Day Of Silence
by: Yadira Ramon-Soto
& Leslie Leal
The Day of Silence is known over schools world wide
and took place at Southwest High School on April 20th, 2012. This day is dedicated to all those gay, straight, bisexual,
transgender and lesbian people who are seeking support from others. This day many students participate and commit to not talking during
the whole day in order to show that ending the silence is the
first step toward building awareness. It is to those who have been silenced by fear of showing who they really
are and those who have taken their lives for being bullied that we silence our voices for just one day. We are
here to show that they are not alone, that no matter what sexual orientation,
color or ethnicity you are ,we are all equal and are one. We must stand
up for what we believe in and not be silenced by our fears. SOH students have showed that they care about showing
respect to lesbians, gay, bisexual and transgender people that have
been harassed or bullied. We appreciate
all the students at SOH who participated in the Day of Silence. Thanks for being part of the change.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Seniors Last Day
The Last Day
by:Vanessa Cintron
As the end of Senior year approaches we begin to realize that our life will change. Leaving our friends and family to begin our new life. Some of us don't want to realize that our moments together are ending. That our last day together is less than a month away. Our last chance to make memories together is on May 24th 2012.
May 24th is a day that every senior has been waiting for since Freshman year. It's the last day of school and more importantly Grad Nite. On that day most seniors will walk off campus for the last time and remember all the good and bad times that we all shared together over he last four years. Once we walk off this campus the ending process will begin. A week later we will walk in Cricket Amphitheater and officially be High School Graduates.
by:Vanessa Cintron
As the end of Senior year approaches we begin to realize that our life will change. Leaving our friends and family to begin our new life. Some of us don't want to realize that our moments together are ending. That our last day together is less than a month away. Our last chance to make memories together is on May 24th 2012.
May 24th is a day that every senior has been waiting for since Freshman year. It's the last day of school and more importantly Grad Nite. On that day most seniors will walk off campus for the last time and remember all the good and bad times that we all shared together over he last four years. Once we walk off this campus the ending process will begin. A week later we will walk in Cricket Amphitheater and officially be High School Graduates.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Prom Tips
Midnight in Paris
by: Sierra Holter
HEY, SENIORS!!!!
Let the count down to Prom 2012 begin. As of today we have 12 days until the big day. So whether you are going alone or with a date here are some tips to make sure your Prom is the absolute best Senior activity there is.
Let the count down to Prom 2012 begin. As of today we have 12 days until the big day. So whether you are going alone or with a date here are some tips to make sure your Prom is the absolute best Senior activity there is.
1) Be sure to pay off ALL student debts you may have. This includes ASB debts, Library debts and if you have played in any school sport be sure to return all equipment before buying your tickets.
2) Follow all the steps in our Prom Guide. (That paper we got at the last senior meeting with Mr. Carpizo, if you don't have one pick one up in the ASB)
3) Find a place to eat the night of the dance. Usually there are appetizers at the dance, but who has time to eat when you're dancing? Best idea is to eat before or after and just because you go eat somewhere does not mean you'll be spending much. Restaurants not listed in the Prom guide include: Denny's, Bronx Pizza (Hillcrest), Nicky Rottens (Gaslamp) and many many more can be found on http://www.urbanspoon.com/t/27/8/San-Diego/Late-Night-restaurants
4) Take pictures. You're going to Prom to make memories and one day you'll want to look back and say "I remember this night, it was amazing!", not " Oh Prom...I went, I think." Take your pictures before the dance to be able to dance and not worry about looking sweaty in the pics or right when you get there to avoid the long lines.
5) ENJOY YOURSELF! There are way too many adults who say they wish they would have had a more relaxing, fun time at their Senior Prom. Don't worry about your hair, don't worry about the after parties, worry about having a great time with your friends and making memories.
These may not be professional tips but surely if you're reading this you've already looked through the professional tips and still didn't find what you're looking for. Remember, Seniors, we only have 7 weeks of school left, so Class of Midnight enjoy your night in Paris.
Election 2012
Rock the Vote
by: Estefania Juarez
Seniors, its 2012, the year that we graduate and the year that we formally start contributing to our community, and more importantly, the year that we get to vote. As citizen we have the right to vote, but as adults we have the obligation to do it.
This generation is a privileged generation, or at least that’s what all the past generations think and say, not only in America but in the whole world . Our generation has yet to even participate in a Presidential Election, and yet we are the spoiled youth that has done nothing to contribute to our country. Yes, we are always on the internet talking to our friends because we can’t walk to their house because it's too dangerous. And good thing we have internet, because they sure don’t teach us how to look for information in the library books. I guess the dictionary counts, but everything nowadays has spell check, even our cell phones. So we are a privileged generation technologically, but here's the down side: more insecurity, more social corruption, more contamination, less jobs, less opportunity, everything is artificial and expensive, and on top of that old generations are always blaming us for not fixing what their generation broke. This year we finally have the chance to contribute, to vote, to begin our lives and do more for our country.
Though we do love having the privilege to live in a society and to be part of a generation that has more rights, more freedom, less racism, and more art we've lived our 18 years without being a part of one crucial decision. This presidential election we get to choose who is going to be in the political headlines during the next four years. This means that the most crucial part of our life, the construction stage is going to occur while the winner of this election is president. We, the young people, we the future leaders are the ones that should vote because we’re the generation that is going to start building our future. The past generation has it all figured out and what they don't have figured out are our biggest problems: Healthcare, Social Security and Unemployment. Now is the time to face our government and let our voices be heard. So, Seniors pay attention in your Government and Econ class and use it as a guide to make up your mind on who you consider to be the best candidate. Vote Republican, vote Democrat, or choose another party, but in all seriousness, VOTE, because in four years no one will care about who you voted for Prom but everyone will care who is our president.
by: Estefania Juarez
Seniors, its 2012, the year that we graduate and the year that we formally start contributing to our community, and more importantly, the year that we get to vote. As citizen we have the right to vote, but as adults we have the obligation to do it.
This generation is a privileged generation, or at least that’s what all the past generations think and say, not only in America but in the whole world . Our generation has yet to even participate in a Presidential Election, and yet we are the spoiled youth that has done nothing to contribute to our country. Yes, we are always on the internet talking to our friends because we can’t walk to their house because it's too dangerous. And good thing we have internet, because they sure don’t teach us how to look for information in the library books. I guess the dictionary counts, but everything nowadays has spell check, even our cell phones. So we are a privileged generation technologically, but here's the down side: more insecurity, more social corruption, more contamination, less jobs, less opportunity, everything is artificial and expensive, and on top of that old generations are always blaming us for not fixing what their generation broke. This year we finally have the chance to contribute, to vote, to begin our lives and do more for our country.
Though we do love having the privilege to live in a society and to be part of a generation that has more rights, more freedom, less racism, and more art we've lived our 18 years without being a part of one crucial decision. This presidential election we get to choose who is going to be in the political headlines during the next four years. This means that the most crucial part of our life, the construction stage is going to occur while the winner of this election is president. We, the young people, we the future leaders are the ones that should vote because we’re the generation that is going to start building our future. The past generation has it all figured out and what they don't have figured out are our biggest problems: Healthcare, Social Security and Unemployment. Now is the time to face our government and let our voices be heard. So, Seniors pay attention in your Government and Econ class and use it as a guide to make up your mind on who you consider to be the best candidate. Vote Republican, vote Democrat, or choose another party, but in all seriousness, VOTE, because in four years no one will care about who you voted for Prom but everyone will care who is our president.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
In Class Reminders
Knock, Knock!
by: Estefania Juarez
You have got to be kidding me! Every time a teacher is in the middle of a lecture, some random student comes in and hands them a bunch of different colored papers. The teacher then pauses and distributes the papers as quickly as he or she can, handing back the ones who are absent. While they're doing this everyone's mind starts to wander. "Who are those for?" "Will I get one?" "Is that one for me?" The classroom fills with suspense and whispers. Not only does this interrupt the class, but the student that delivers the papers actually takes his or her time to say "Hi!" to their friends who, it just so happens, to be in that class. This happens at least once or twice every class, every period. It's equally frustrating for the students and the teacher.
After the student leaves, the teacher has to restart his lesson. He starts off kind of slow, and from the beginning we start taking notes. Then we start getting it, more and more, and our hand can’t stop writing. Finally, we are all on the same page. We, as a class, are about to learn something mentally challenging when, of course, someone opens the door and we automatically forget whatever we were about to learn. The student or ,“mailman”, as I like to call them, walks slowly into the room waving their hand around like it's some kind of parade, the first thing that comes to my mind is “ We've got mail!” Even when we are just working individually when this happens, or when we are talking about previous lessons, the classroom gets really loud and everyone starts talking. Suddenly it’s like they forget the teacher is even there and magically he becomes a delivery man.
As a student I think this is really frustrating, and I definitely think that it's indeed disrespectful. The thing is, most of the time these little papers are USELESS. For example, I was told that I needed to take credit recovery in adult school. So, the next day I filled out and signed all the paper that was required. I went to school the next day and I got three little papers in three different classes, and they all said the same thing, "Don’t forget to go to credit recovery, room 409.” At first, I thought that it was OK because it was my first day, but this kept happening and happening and happening. I’ve been going to credit recovery for a while now and have never been absent, and to this day I still get these little papers and usually in more than one class. I know I’m not the only one in this situation, but all I can say is that I hope these reminders are made from recycled paper.
Sometimes, we get big quarter pieces of papers that say, “Please release this student to the Counseling Center, or Nurses Office at teacher's convenience." Do they ever think it's convenient for the student to be missing class? Really, is there a need to send papers to students from Monday to Friday in every period just to let them know they have Saturday school? Yes, we students who are irresponsible we know, but it is not the obligation of the school to remind us what we already know. Just like we don’t forget when a teacher tells us two weeks in advance that Friday we are watching a movie. These reminders are what makes it easier for us to procrastinate. We are so used to people telling us what to do that we depend on reminders to do what we need to do.
As a student, I propose that classes stop getting interrupted by unnecessary things. The teachers are not delivery guys. If the school is dirty it's because we don’t take care of it, if the test scores are low, it's because we didn't study enough. If the school puts these responsibilities on us, then why do we need to be reminded constantly to go to Saturday School? I know I’m not only talking for myself when I say that we are tired of getting interrupted as a daily routine. I mean were told every morning, "You have the power to be your best,”but how can we do that if teachers can't even finish their lesson.
by: Estefania Juarez
You have got to be kidding me! Every time a teacher is in the middle of a lecture, some random student comes in and hands them a bunch of different colored papers. The teacher then pauses and distributes the papers as quickly as he or she can, handing back the ones who are absent. While they're doing this everyone's mind starts to wander. "Who are those for?" "Will I get one?" "Is that one for me?" The classroom fills with suspense and whispers. Not only does this interrupt the class, but the student that delivers the papers actually takes his or her time to say "Hi!" to their friends who, it just so happens, to be in that class. This happens at least once or twice every class, every period. It's equally frustrating for the students and the teacher.
After the student leaves, the teacher has to restart his lesson. He starts off kind of slow, and from the beginning we start taking notes. Then we start getting it, more and more, and our hand can’t stop writing. Finally, we are all on the same page. We, as a class, are about to learn something mentally challenging when, of course, someone opens the door and we automatically forget whatever we were about to learn. The student or ,“mailman”, as I like to call them, walks slowly into the room waving their hand around like it's some kind of parade, the first thing that comes to my mind is “ We've got mail!” Even when we are just working individually when this happens, or when we are talking about previous lessons, the classroom gets really loud and everyone starts talking. Suddenly it’s like they forget the teacher is even there and magically he becomes a delivery man.
As a student I think this is really frustrating, and I definitely think that it's indeed disrespectful. The thing is, most of the time these little papers are USELESS. For example, I was told that I needed to take credit recovery in adult school. So, the next day I filled out and signed all the paper that was required. I went to school the next day and I got three little papers in three different classes, and they all said the same thing, "Don’t forget to go to credit recovery, room 409.” At first, I thought that it was OK because it was my first day, but this kept happening and happening and happening. I’ve been going to credit recovery for a while now and have never been absent, and to this day I still get these little papers and usually in more than one class. I know I’m not the only one in this situation, but all I can say is that I hope these reminders are made from recycled paper.
Sometimes, we get big quarter pieces of papers that say, “Please release this student to the Counseling Center, or Nurses Office at teacher's convenience." Do they ever think it's convenient for the student to be missing class? Really, is there a need to send papers to students from Monday to Friday in every period just to let them know they have Saturday school? Yes, we students who are irresponsible we know, but it is not the obligation of the school to remind us what we already know. Just like we don’t forget when a teacher tells us two weeks in advance that Friday we are watching a movie. These reminders are what makes it easier for us to procrastinate. We are so used to people telling us what to do that we depend on reminders to do what we need to do.
As a student, I propose that classes stop getting interrupted by unnecessary things. The teachers are not delivery guys. If the school is dirty it's because we don’t take care of it, if the test scores are low, it's because we didn't study enough. If the school puts these responsibilities on us, then why do we need to be reminded constantly to go to Saturday School? I know I’m not only talking for myself when I say that we are tired of getting interrupted as a daily routine. I mean were told every morning, "You have the power to be your best,”but how can we do that if teachers can't even finish their lesson.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Senior Contracts
The Last Step
by Omar Navarro
The time has come: it's been the moment we all have been waiting for- we’re all one step closer to receiving our high school diploma! Before we can walk and receive that diploma, shake the principal's hand, throw our caps in the air, start jumping with joy, and finally get out of high school, there is still one hurdle we have to jump over. Besides passing all ourclasses with a C or higher, we seniors are obligated to sign a Senior Contract. This contract assures that if you misbehave in any of the following ways: sexual harassment, getting in a fight, or even a referral you will lose your privilege to walk, to attend grad night, and prom. So like most contracts if you refuse to sign it or just simply forget to tell your parent to sign it, you will not be able to participate in any of the Senior activities. Take this contract seriously; if you do get a referral not even Mr.Carpizo will save you.
Many students think that this is unfair. We are not the only school doing this: some high schools make their Seniors sign a contract at the beginning of first semester. If you think about it ,we’re the lucky ones, we only have to stay in line for one semester. Once you turn this contract in to ASB, you can focus on more important things like Scholarships and FAFSA. You have come a long way, and you are almost done with high school and you deserve to enjoy it to the fullest. By not attending Grad Night, Prom, and Graduation, all your hard work would not have paid off. This isn't a joke, seniors. Take this seriously, turn in that contract ,and be a well behaved student! Well, at least until May 31.
You deserve to go to all Senior activities. enjoy your senior year because you only get to live it once and you don't want to regret not enjoying your last year of high school. So raiders turn in your senior contract and enjoy your final semester of high school because before you know it, it will be over. Don't get caught up in Senioritis and enjoy your last few months.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Teddy Bear Drive
We Make Smiles Happen
by: Omar Navarro
Christmas is almost here, and while most of you are running around buying
presents for family and friend, there are children in hospitals hoping
Santa will remember them this year. We are currently holding our 21st
annual Teddy Bear Drive here at Southwest. If you have any bears laying
around bring them in.
The Teddy Bear Drive was started by a police officer in Coronado in 1990. Now
there are teddy bear drives throughout the U.S. The children receiving
these bears are in Rady's Children Hospital most with conditions that
require them to be there year around. You may think that these kids would
want more than just a bear to make them happy, but the truth is, it's
something they genuinely look forward to during the holiday season. The
parents of these kids struggle every year to pay the mountain of medical
bills that pile up year long. Your one teddy bear is not only a gift for a
child but a companion they can hold all year long.
Think about your favorite childhood toy. Maybe it was a teddy bear, Barbie
doll, or Hot Wheels. Whatever it was, your one special toy is something you will always remember. These kids haven't had a chance to feel that security of a teddy bear. So Raiders, you have until the end of this week to bring in your teddy bears. The only rule is, they must have a tag and be in "good" condition. Remember we make smiles happen, and a toy for a sick child will definitely make smile happen. You have the power to be your best and give your best.
by: Omar Navarro
Christmas is almost here, and while most of you are running around buying
presents for family and friend, there are children in hospitals hoping
Santa will remember them this year. We are currently holding our 21st
annual Teddy Bear Drive here at Southwest. If you have any bears laying
around bring them in.
The Teddy Bear Drive was started by a police officer in Coronado in 1990. Now
there are teddy bear drives throughout the U.S. The children receiving
these bears are in Rady's Children Hospital most with conditions that
require them to be there year around. You may think that these kids would
want more than just a bear to make them happy, but the truth is, it's
something they genuinely look forward to during the holiday season. The
parents of these kids struggle every year to pay the mountain of medical
bills that pile up year long. Your one teddy bear is not only a gift for a
child but a companion they can hold all year long.
Think about your favorite childhood toy. Maybe it was a teddy bear, Barbie
doll, or Hot Wheels. Whatever it was, your one special toy is something you will always remember. These kids haven't had a chance to feel that security of a teddy bear. So Raiders, you have until the end of this week to bring in your teddy bears. The only rule is, they must have a tag and be in "good" condition. Remember we make smiles happen, and a toy for a sick child will definitely make smile happen. You have the power to be your best and give your best.
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