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                            California City High School                                January 18, 2011         Volume 2, Issue 6




I hope all of you had a safe and wonderful winter break.
As you may or may not know, this year we will be having
our first graduating class. This will not only be a stepping   My return back to California City was very heart-               Issue Highlights:
stone for our seniors but a mark in history for CCHS. So       warming in many ways. I have been given the
in these upcoming months I implore you all to be here          opportunity to be a part of the first CCHS gradu-               Happy New Year      2
                                                               ating class. Many of which I had the privilege of
at school every day, on time, and ready to work.                                                                               2011
                                                               teaching in previous years. CCHS has been for-
Remember when you do your best you are not only                tunate in obtaining some of the finest educators
                                                                                                                               Surviving College   3
rewarded by the community, but by the person who               this state has to offer and a staff that truly embrac-
counts the most; yourself. LET‘S GO RAVENS                     es student achievement. You the class of 2010
                                                               have been given the tools necessary to achieve                  Sabriel             4
                                        Harold Roney
                                                               your life‘s dreams. Many of you have endured
                                                               painstaking hours of study and practice to make it
                                                               to this point in time. Take the skills you have                 OHV Heaven          5
                                                               developed to make the life you so deserve. I am
                                                               anticipating even greater things of our future grad-           Mustangs Vs.         6
Here are a couple of things that Mrs. Page would like to       uates. Our current students have laid the founda-              Raven Rivalry
remind you for this month. She is currently taking sign        tion of success. They continue to show improve-
ups for the Feed the Hungry Dinner on Jan. 24, so if           ment in all aspects of a high school. Our sports
you‘d like to help out in this event you know where to
                                                               and academics continue to soar. I am truly hon-                Scavenger Hunt       7
                                                               ored and blessed to be a part California City.
go. Also there will be no school on the 17th of this month
which is Martin Luther Kings Birthday. On February 1           Thank you students, staff, and community for
and 2 the tenth graders will be taking the CAHSEE for          letting me be a part!
the first time. Don‘t forget to study sophomores! On                                                      David Croy
February 19th our Booster Club will be hosting our first
annual Fashion Show. Everyone make sure to attend.
                                        J. Pacheco

                                                               Your FAFSA needs to be done by the end of this             Special points of interest:
                                                               month. The website is fafsa.ed.gov. If you would
“Our garden project, known as the ―Food Pyramid‖, is           like to apply for community colleges the website                Jan. 26 Minimum Day
pesticide free and will cover approximately 5000 square feet   is CCCapply.org. If you have any questions you
and will hopefully act as a food source for our district       can contact the counselors at the community col-                Feb. 9 Minimum Day
cafeteria program, a local pollinator garden, and as a         lege. Go to Sat.Collegeboard.com to register
                                                               online for your SAT and to ActStudent.org to                    Feb. 18 Lincoln‘s Birthday
teaching tool for a myriad of classes such as biology, earth
science, chemistry, geography, and health. Various             register online for your ACT.
                                                                                                                               Feb. 21 Washington‘s
community partner organizations are actively participating     For all juniors I recommend taking your Sat or
in the creation and maintenance of our pollinator garden.      Act test this year. You can visit the website csu-
In addition we hope to provide student tours from our          mentor.com. You may retake the test if you don‘t
elementary and middle schools to show how neighborhood         like your scores. You may do this as many times
gardens play an important role in supporting both the          there are test dates, and you can see Ms. Laci or
environment and community. Lastly our city council has         Ms. Williford. We both would like to wish all the
actively worked on and supported this project.‖ If you have    seniors luck getting into the colleges they applied
any questions about how you can assist in making our           for.
garden a success please don‘t hesitate to ask.
                                                                                            Brittani Becker
                                        Jim Clark

Newspaper Editor: Monerah Al-Ghannam                                                                                          Page by: Melody Matlock
                                                                                                            
                                                                                                                thirteen years of stress in the civil rights move-
                                                             Snow In the Desert?                                ment. To honor Martin Luther King Jr. for all he
                                                                                                                has done, we celebrate his day of birth and how
                                                                                                                much he gave to the United States of America.
                                                                      To our excitement California City
                                                           got snowed over on Winter Break. Most peo-                                           Cheyenne Trujillo
                                                           ple were hoping it would have snowed on
   HAPPY NEW YEARS RAVENS! The New                         Christmas or even the day we had to go back
Year has started with a big bang! 2011 is finally here!
                                                           to school, but hey at least our little desert town
Our seniors have 4 months left until graduation; this                                                                                   We recently sur-
                                                           got some snow! Unfortunately the snow didn‘t
year will be our first graduation ceremony, in Cali-                                                            veyed the seniors at California City High
fornia City High history.
                                                                                          last very long but
                                                                                                                School, asking them what they would like to
                                                                                          for the two days it
     New Years resolutions are a pact or promise                                                                do when they graduate. These are the results
                                                                                          did last, it was
that you make to yourself, to see if you can keep it                                                            we received:
                                                                                          certainly a time
through out the year, or make a goal of anything, to
                                                                                          where us desert       -8 students said they want to attend a UC
see if you can achieve it. There are tons of New
Years resolutions, such as becoming a vegetarian, to                                      kids had a great      -20 students said they want to attend a CSU
save animals, or losing weight to become healthier.                                       time. Kids all over
It could range from playing less video games to            California City were outside making snowmen,         -2 students said they want to attend a Private
becoming more social, learning how to cook, or to          having snowball fights, and making snow an-          University
get better grades.                                         gles. Having snow in the desert was defiantly a      -31 students said they want to attend a commu-
    Some Ravens around campus were asked what              surprising and memorable event. Of all the           nity college
their resolutions are. When Sonya Hernandez was            past years California City had snow, this year
                                                                                                                -8 students said they want to attend a trade
asked, she said, ―My New Year‘s resolution is to           definitely had the most. The snow in the desert
begin to get the best grades I can earn, to be a nicer                                                          school
                                                           was a great way to start off 2011!
person and build a better relationship with my step                                                             -11 students said they want to join the military
dad.‖ Well Sonya, it‘s a New Year and time for a                                            Jordon Holmes
new start, so try your best in school and show people                                                           -8 students are undecided on what they want to
that you really want to be a better person.                     Martin Luther King Jr.                          do.                        Veronica Rios
    ―I want to try my best in school and get better            Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January
grades and try to my best to dunk at a higher level        15th, 1929, in Atlantic Georgia. He was a promi-
in basketball!‖ says Frederick Reliford .Trying your       nent leader in the African American civil rights
best is really easy, just never give up and set your       movement. Often presented as a heroic leader in
                                                                                                                     January 31st is the national ‗Backwards Day‘.
mind to dunking and you‘ll get better every time.          of modern American liberalism. In 1955 he led
                                                                                                                It‘s just like the schools‘ backwards day, except
                                                           the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped found
   ―I would like to build up my courage to sing in                                                              you can go as far as you want with it. If you are a
front of people!‖ says Celeecia Jenkins .So with           the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in
                                                                                                                right-handed person, you do everything with your
your beautiful voice and the New Year, sing your           1957. His efforts led to the March on Washing-
                                                                                                                left hand, and vice versa. You can have dinner for
heart out!                                                 ton in 1963, which is where he delivered his fa-
                                                                                                                breakfast, and break-
                                                           mous "I Have a Dream" speech.
   ―I would like to get a job and learn Mixed Martial                                                           fast for dinner. You
Arts.‖ says Anthony Cummings. Anthony you                              In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. be-      wear all your cloths
should submit your applications to some business           came the youngest person to receive the Nobel        backwards, and walk
and try getting involved in some Martial Arts classes.     Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation   backwards…. Just be
                                                           and racial discrimination. 1968 he had refocused     sure not to drive
    ―I would love to become a smarter person and
                                                           his efforts on ending poverty and stopping the       backwards.
bond with my younger sister.‖ says Elizabeth Corne-
jo. Elizabeth, I think it‘s time to try your hardest and   Vietnam War. Unfortunately at 6:01 p.m., April
                                                                                                                    It can be a really
never give up on your education, and try hanging out       4, 1968 he was shot on the second floor balcony
                                                                                                                fun activity, but per-
with your younger sister a little more often.              at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
                                                                                                                sonally I think its only a nice idea for elementary
    Whatever your New Year‘s resolution is, surely              King was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's        students. Maybe if you baby-sit or have a younger
it‘s a good one and with hard work you achieve all         Hospital at 7:05 p.m. His autopsy revealed that      sibling it would be a great idea to keep them oc-
your desires.                                              though he was only thirty-nine years old, he had     cupied. So enjoy the New Year. Happy 2011!
                                                           the heart of a sixty-year old man. The cause of
                    Samantha Lyle & Precious Earley                                                                                              Kim Calderwood
                                                           this might the result of
                                                                                                                                         Page by: Kayla Noack
Surviving College is a new column created by Ja‘Nette White to
                                For those of you looking         Taxes today are seriously getting way out of hand!            inform college bound students of things they should know when
                                for a job, here are a few     There are so many things with an overpriced tax and              entering college. But, beware this is not everyday information that
                                tips you can follow to get    the government most likely sees no problem with it.              you can get from a counselor. This is information that you neces-
                                a better chance at obtain-    Gas prices are starting to rise again and there is               sarily would not think about, it wouldn‘t come to your mind when
                                ing work. For starters,       really nothing we can do about it. Some people have              you‘re preparing for college. It is definitely information that will
                                you can always put it         been making it with very little to no money to spare.            play a huge role in your college years, yet they can be quite stressful.
                                                              Because of these tax raises less and less people can             In future newsletters some of the topics that will be discussed are:
                                more than one applica-
                                                              go out and spend their money like they used to be
tion to one single business, but make sure you call in to                                                                                    How to Deal With a Roommate
check on it every 7-10 days just to be sure they checked      able to. The less people go out and spend, the more
                                                              taxes will have to increase in order for our economy                           Getting Everything Situated in the First Few Weeks
out your application and to see if the job has already
                                                              to be stable. Although it isn‘t in the greatest shape.
been filled. While filling your application, positivity is                                                                                   College Relationships
                                                              People need to go out and spend a little more mon-
key. When you put someone down as a reference, be
                                                              ey so our prices in needed                                                     Making RESPONSIBLE Plans for Spring Break
sure that you do not put any family member down. A
                                                              items can decrease!                Thomas Williamson
teacher, a friend, or a friend‘s parent would be best.                                                                                       Staying Healthy and Eating Right
Also, a very important thing to remember; Do not                                  Raven Writers'
                                                                                                                                To get this column started I thought I would review some of the
bring your friends or family when you go to ask for an
                                                              Raven Writers is a new column in the school paper                college myths that float around various Universities like:
application or when you go to fill one out.
                                                              where students can have a chance to publish their work.
                                                                                                                                    1. Beer before liquor, never been sicker. As soon as you have
     Wondering what you should wear to an interview?          If you have an article, poem or story that you would like
                                                                                                                                       had a handful of drinks there‘s a great chance that you‘ll be
                                                              to contribute, please drop it in one of the Dear Alice
If you are a girl, try putting your hair up, wearing close-                                                                            sick the next day, granted that mixing different liquors does
                                                              boxes in any of your English classes for a chance to be
toed shoes (does not include sneakers), dress pants                                                                                    not help the situation either. Just know your tolerance level
                                                              published in next month‘s paper. ―Crying Out‖
and a nice shirt that doesn‘t show a lot of skin. For                                                                                  and try to maintain them. Note: Drinking before the age of
                                                                               Life is a pain in his eyes                              21 is illegal. You can and will be prosecuted in a court of
boys, try a button-up shirt, a nice pair of pants (no
                                                                                                                                       law if caught. So be smart and wait until you are the legal
jeans), and a pair of your best shoes. If your hair is long               One day goes good the other bad                              age.
enough, style it nicely but try not to do spikes or leave
it messy.                                                                      Tears fall from his eyes                             2. Date rape is common. The 1998 amendment to the Higher
                                                                                                                                       Education Act of 1965 declared that any Title IV-eligible
                                                                             A constant cry out for help
    When you are in an interview, it helps to always be                                                                                school must publish an annual report detailing, among
positive. Smile a lot, to show them you are a positive                             He‘s crying out                                     other things, crime statistics. In 2006, the University of
                                                                                                                                       Nevada-Las Vegas (enrollment 27,429) reported zero
person. No one wants to hire
                                                                                 He seeks love from                                    forcible sex offenses, and the University of Wisconsin-
someone who is always going to be          Kayla Noack
                                                                                                                                       Milwaukee (enrollment 28,356), had four. Reduce your
down                                                                          Gentle beings of a person
                                                                                                                                       vulnerability considerably by doing things like never leaving
                                                                              His cry out to be rescued                                your drink unattended and never walking on campus alone
                                                                                                                                       after dark.
                                                                             From sin, hurt, pain, stress
                                                                                                                                    3. College years are the best years of your life. Many adults
                                                                               Is unanswered he grows                                  look back on college as a time when they were free from
                                                                                                                                       most real world responsibility, and now they are stuck in
                                                                               Weary, unconfident his
         Acquired by Eddica Diaz                                                                                                       the daily grind of the working class. College isn‘t always the
                                                                             Cry out for help grows silent                             best time of your life per se; just enjoy the freedom you
              1. Firework – Katy Perry                                                                                                 have while you have it. Make every minute count.
                                                                                   He‘s crying out
                                                                                                                                    4. You Will Keep In Touch With All Your Old Friends. On
             2. Grenade – Bruno Mars                                          He runs as fast as he can                                your high school yearbook, I guarantee your friends will
                                                                                                                                       write little notes like BFF (Best Friends Forever) and
          3. We R Who We R – Ke$ha                                             To the quickest escape                                  LYLAS (Love You like a Sis) or DEC (Don‘t Ever
                                                                                  His crying is dead                                   Change). You will meet so many new people in college that
   4. What‘s My Name? – Rihanna ft. Drake                                                                                              it will be difficult if not nearly impossible to keep in touch
                                                                                 So slow, unforgiving                                  with all of your old high school friends.
            5. Raise Your Glass – P!nk
                                                                               His life has been taken                              5. You Cannot Escape The Freshman Fifteen. It makes since
6. Tonight (I‘m Lovin‘ You) – Enrique Iglesias                                                                                         that people would believe this myth. It is your first year
                                                                                 From under his toes                                   away from home in a new environment, with no parentals
              ft.Ludacris & DJ Frank E
                                                                                                                                       telling you what to do and how to eat. Staying up late nights
                                                                                   He‘s crying out
  7. The Time ( Dirty Bit) – The Black Eyed                                                                                            cramming and fasting on nothing but Starbucks Coffee and
                                                                               Life is a long way away                                 fast-food joints, you liable to put on a few pounds. Re-
                       Peas
                                                                                                                                       searchers at Cornell University found most students gain an
                                                                                But so short you can‘t                                 average of 4 pounds during their first 12 weeks of college.
       8. Black and Yellow – Wiz Khalifa
                                                                            Always run from your feelings                              Note: Although this isn't a lot of weight, it's 11 times higher
                                                                                                                                       than the typical weight gain for 17-18 year olds!
    9. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
                                                                                  He‘s cried out            Celeecia Jenkins
             10. Just A Dream - Nelly                                                                                                                               Page by Samantha Lyle
                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                   2010       is Long Gone!
          Well great movies are here, from                            In the first of three successions, Sabriel
―Burlesque‖       to                                      brings its readers to a world of reality and fiction,              It was a lovely year for music. From
―Tron: Legacy,‖                                           good and evil, and takes these elements to magi-         Vampire Weekend to Kanye West it had diversi-
it‘s your prefer-                                         cally hook the reader so they won‘t want to put          ty. I hope you all know who Kanye West is. He
ence. Lately the                                                                 the book down. Being the          had one of the
one getting the two                                                              first of the series, you are      top rated new
thumbs up is                                                                     introduced to Sabriel, a          albums of 2010,
―Burlesque.‖ As                                                                  youthful girl, whose father is    it was ranked
the movie reviews                                                                the famous Abhorsen. He           number five, it
put it, ―Burlesque‖                                                              helps put the dead creatures      was titled,‖ my
you would think to                                                               to rest and prevents them         beautiful dark
be risqué. Actually,                                                             from entering the world of        twisted fantasy‖.
it‘s a great story                                        the living. Sabriel is soon summoned to help him         Have you heard
about a small town girl.                                  because he is trapped in death and Sabriel must          of it?
           Ali played by Christina Aguilera is a          come to the rescue. Throughout the novel, she
                                                          encounters several vicious encounters. But can           Kanye‘s persona as said in the review,‖ has always
small town girl just getting off the bus from Iowa.
When she hears a performance, then she finds              she defeat them and save her father? Read this           thrived on his weaknesses as much as his
―Burlesque‖, a club that would make a Las Vegas           marvelous book and find out for yourself.                strengths -- and his awareness of them.‖ Also,
casino proud. Tess played by Cher performs                                                                         after his fiasco with Taylor Swift at the 2009
―Welcome to Burlesque.‖ We learn that Christi-                                                  Megan Rymer        MTV was a total disaster. I know you all remem-
na Aguilera is an orphan as Ali of course. This is                                                                 ber that, I know I do. He faced the ridicule of
the back story of ―Burlesque.‖ Hope you go and             Trail vs. Race Bike                                     bloggers, fellow musicians, and of all people the
see it because it sounds like a good story right?                    So, you think you want to dirt bike but       president of the United States. He was hated for
                                                          have you thought of the type of riding you truly         a while, but e rose again though thankfully with
                                Samantha Robinson
                                                          want to do….open trail riding or track? For your         this hit of an album.
                                                          comfort and desires the major makes of the larg-
                                                                                                                                                 Samantha Robinson

Snowboarding
                                                          er dirt bikes make two versions of the same bike,
                                                          a trail bike and a race bike. Trail bikes are built
                                                          slightly different then the race bikes, giving you
          Snowboarding is one of the biggest              more comfort on long rides. A race bike is stiffer
sports in winter. There are plenty of places              in the suspension and has a different gear ratio
around here that you could go. Mountain High is           that helps a rider take corners, jump table tops,
the closet resort from California City. There is          and speed through the flat sections faster.
also Big Bear and Mammoth. All of these resorts
                                                                                     Even though either bike
have gotten a lot of snow fall this past week.                                                                                 New Year means new awesome video
                                                                                     can be ridden on the
                           Mountain High got                                                                       games and Playstation 3 has you covered. In fall
                           about 16 inches, Big                                      trails or the track but
                                                                                                                   of this year the 3rd Uncharted will be coming out
                                                                                     you need to be aware
                           Bear got about 18                                                                       and it‘s already expected to be the Video Game
                                                                                     that a trail bike is not
                           inches, and Mam-                                                                        of the year. As all video gamers know Uncharted
                                                          designed to race on a track nor is the race bike
                           moth got 9 feet of                                                                      2: Among Thieves was titled Video Game of
                                                          meant for a long ride on the open trails. Also, a
                           snow!                                                                                   2010 and the 3rd is expected to be far better. Also
                                                          race bike does not have the emission controls
                                                                                                                   coming out in fall is Batman: Arkham City which
            Snowboarding is fun and easy for peo-         and is registered as a ―red sticker‖ bike, meaning
                                                                                                                   is the sequel to the critically proclaimed Batman:
ple of all ages. It is a great family activity, and you   it can only be ridden in most parks during the
                                                                                                                   Arkham Asylum.
will have a blast with your friends. So this winter       winter months only. Before looking at bikes
season come out and visit one of these fine re-           know what you want to do first. It will give you                                              Robyn Harris
sorts. Have fun, be safe, and go shredding!               the best possible ride for you.
                                      Scottie Mckern                                        Jerremy McIntire
                                                                                                                                            Page by: Kayla Noack
Dear Alice
 Dear Alice,
   My girlfriend and I have been dating for over a year
 now, but lately I see myself looking at other girls.         Dear Alice,
                                                                                                                               Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8th,
 Should I end things with my current girlfriend and start
                                                                I want to become healthier and fitter, it was               1935. In Tupelo, Mississippi to father Vernon
 dating someone new?
                                                              my New Year‘s resolution. I‘m not overweight,                 and mother Gladys. At the young age of thir-
                                 Something new
                                                              but I‘d love to become more toned and health-                 teen his parents relocated to Memphis, Tennes-
 Dear Something New,                                          ier.                                                          see. In 1953 he then began his career with Sun
   Dating in high school is very difficult. We are young                                          Better Me                 Records. Elvis played all kinds or genres of
 and indecisive. I‘m sure you care about your girlfriend                                                                    music such as Rock and roll, pop, rockabilly,
                                                              Dear Better Me,
 a lot, but high school is a great opportunity for us to                                                                    country, blues, gospel, R&B. Presley's first RCA
                                                                 It is such a great idea to get healthier and start
 learn about dating. There is nothing wrong with mov-                                                                       single, "Heartbreak Hotel", released in January
                                                              exercising more. Setting that goal as a New
 ing on to someone new if you are no longer interested                                                                      1956, was a number one hit. Conscripted into
                                                              Year‘s resolution is a wonderful way to motivate
 in who you are currently with. It is unfair to yourself as                                                                 military service in 1958, Elvis re-launched his
                                                              you to stick to that goal. Try eating more fruits
 well as your girlfriend to stay with her if your feelings                                                                  recording career two years later with some of
                                                              and vegetables, lean meats, and be sure to exer-
 for her have changed.                         Alice                                                                        his most commercially successful work.
                                                              cise at least three times a week. Having your
                                                              friend‘s do it with you will not only make it                     In 1968, after seven years away from the
                                                              more fun, but make you even more motivated                    stage, he returned to live performance in a
                                                              to stick to that goal.                       Alice            celebrated comeback television special that led
                                                                                                                            to an extended Las Vegas concert residency
                                                                                                                            and a string of profitable tours. In 1973, Presley
                                                                                                                            staged the first concert broadcast globally via
                                                                                                                            satellite, Aloha from Hawaii, seen by approxi-
                                                                                                                            mately 1.5 billion viewers. Prescription drug
                                                                                                                            abuse led Elvis Presley to death in 1977 at the
                                                       This handsome fellow is a native of California and has been          young age of 42.
                                                       teaching for thirty long years.                                                                      Makayla Gomez
                                                       He is happily married with two adult children. For safety
                                                       reasons, however, he doesn't wear his wedding ring while he
                Our own little corner of the           works. He continuously strives to make sure the environment
Mojave Desert is a dirt rider‘s dream come             for students is a safe one. He also loves to tell a story or five.
                                                       Who is it?
true. Not only does the open desert of Cal
                                                       If you think you have the answer, write it as well as your
City draw thousands of OHV (Off Highway
                                                       name down on a piece of paper with your name on it and put
Vehicle) enthusiasts every major holiday,              it into the 'Dear Alice' box in Mrs. Perez's classroom. The
but so does Jawbone Canyon, a BLM park                 winner will be drawn at random and announced in next
                                                                                                                                       The nice, slick, beastly, Toyota Taco-
situated at the end of Nueralia Road. As               month‘s paper
                                                                                                                            ma sitting out in the parking lot belongs to sen-
part of a large OHV area which includes                                                      Megan Rymer
                                                                                                                            ior Devin Ublasi. This 2000 Toyota Tacoma is
Red Rock Canyon and Dove Springs, Jaw-                                                                                      complete with a newly designed front bumper
bone is an open riding area for riders. This                                                                                enhanced with four off road lights. It also has
means that the riders do not have to stay on                                                                                black rims with mud tires and a three inch lift.
                                                                                                                            He usually goes off roading with all his friends
designated trails only. While out there be
                                                     ―The difference between a successful person and others is not          and it helps to have a nice durable truck like his.
sure to visit the visitor‘s center, take a break                                                                                                 Aaron Alexander
                                                     a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack
at Jawbone Canyon Store. Jawbone has not             of will.‖
only miles of trails but also has open camp-
                                                                                                     Vince Lombardi
ing areas and lots of hills to climb. This
area not only draws the OHV crowd but                ―Nothing we learn in this world is ever wasted.‖
also is an enjoyment to hikers, horse back                                                          Eleanor Roosevelt
riders, or someone just wanting to appreci-
                                                     ―The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in
ate the beauty of the desert, especially the         moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of chal-
spring wild flowers. But, be extra careful,          lenge and controversy.‖
Jawbone is the home to some poisonous
                                                                                               Martin Luther King Jr.
snakes, namely the Mojave Green. Remem-
ber that the desert is home to many wild                                                                                                         Page by: Samantha Lyle
-Sports-



                                                                              Softball
                                                                         Softball workouts are currently tak-
                                                                         ing place. If there are any questions
                                                                         as to times and concerns please ask
                                     Varsity Soccer
                                                                         Ms. Merrick.
                                       The girl’s varsity soccer team
                                       has been working real hard
                                      over the winter break. Their
                                       next game is on January 11
                                    against Bishop. This will be the
                                    first girls varsity league game in


Baseball
                                     the history of this high school.
                                     The girls have been improving
                                     over this period of time. Wish
   Christmas break is over            them luck on their upcoming
which means baseball practice                      game.
has officially begun. Every day         The boy’s varsity soccer
after school we will be practic-    team had a soccer game over             Clean Out
ing at the field and then work-     the break and it was a very
ing out in the gym. If you want     close game but they were not
to play baseball don’t waste        able to pull it off. The score was
any time, come down and start       3 to 2. The boy’s soccer team
practicing so we can be the         has a game on the January 5
best team this school has ever      against Vasquez at Vasquez.
had! Practice starts now; it’s up   Their next game is on Friday
to you to show up.                  the 7th against riverside prep at
                                    Victor Ville. Wish the soccer
                 Aaron Alexander
                                    teams luck on their upcoming
                                    games.
                                                        Will Hawkins
                                                                                        Page by Thomas Williamson
Just for fun

                                                                   WORD SEARCH                                                                                 Scavenger Hunt
     BLACK ICE
     BLIZZARD
                                                                                                                                     I‘m in a room with a bunch of equations. If your hands get
     BOOTS
     CARNIVAL                                                                                                                        dirty there‘s plenty if sinks to wash the dirt away. You must
     CHRISTMAS
     COLD
                                                                                                                                     be careful because certain liquids can harm you. If you‘re a
     EGG NOG
                                                                                                                                       skilled artist your drawing could be put up on the wall.
     FIREPLACE
     FIREWOOD                                                                                                                                                Where am I???
     FOG
     FREEZE
     FROST
                                                                                                                                       If you think you have the answer, write it as well as your
     GLOVES                                                                                                                         name down on a piece of paper with your name on it and put
     HAIL
     HEADBAND                                                                                                                        it into the 'Dear Alice' box in Mrs. Perez's classroom. The
     HIBERNATION
     HOCKEY
                                                                                                                                       winner will be drawn at random and announced in next
     HOLIDAYS                                                                                                                                               month‘s paper.
     ICE FISHING                                                                                                                                                        Bradley Galipeault
     ICICLES
     KNIT CAP
     LONG UNDERWEAR
     MITTENS
                                                                                                                                    Interview With Senior Advisor/ Mr. Troop
     OLYMPICS
     PARKA                                                                                                                          Upcoming Events
     SCARF

     SEASON
                                                                                                                                          Fundraising is going to be held for the senior class.
     SKATES
     SKI DOO                                                                                                                              It will be an early spring fundraiser.
     SKI PANTS
     SKIING                                                                                                                               Ideas of any fun type of fundraising are needed.
     SLED
     SLEET
     SLIPPERY
                                                                                                                                    Ideas For Fundraising
     SNOW CASTLE
     SNOW PLOW                                                                                                                          The idea of holding a talent show is now being discussed.
     SNOW SHOVEL
     SNOW TIRES                                                                                                                         Students will enter the talent show and purposely act goofy to
     SNOWBALL
                                                                                                                                    attract the audience and humor them as well, somewhat like a call
     SNOWBOARD                                                                                                                      out.
     SNOWFLAKE
     SNOWMAN

                                        Check Out Your Horoscope!
     SNOWSHOES
                                                                                                                                       There will be food provided for any interested purchasers to go
     SOLSTICE                                                                                                                       along with the entertainment.
     SOUP
     STEW                                                                                                                              If any one feels they have any better ideas feel free to share it with
     STORM                 Virgo (8/22-9/23) —An argu-
     SWEATSHIRT                                                      Aquarius (1/21-2/19)- If power seems to be a tug-of-war        the officers of the class, which are Tess Searcy and Capryce Collins.
     TOBOGGAN
                           ment turns into a discussion
                                                                     game between you and those around you, then maybe you          Or you can go to talk to the class President Karlina Hernandez.
     VACATION              about redecorating, whether
     WIND CHILL                                                      should drop the rope and walk away. Independence might
     WOOL SOCKS
                           that's an online-profile revamp                                                                          Senior Highlights
                                                                     make you a superpower to be reckoned with on your own
                           or new piece of art in the living
                                                                     terms.                                                          Career Day is on May 5, 2011. Seniors will be going to Magic
                           room. Put your heart into color
                                                                                                                                    Mountains and the tentative ticket price will be about $25.
schemes and be open to the outrageous and unfamiliar                  Pisces (2/20-3/20)- Loving people support and encour-
                                                                     age you, and you have to repay them in kind. So show             Graduation Day is on May 25, 2011.
Leo (7/23-8/21)—It is not arrogance, this feeling you have.
                                                                     loyalty and support while giving sound advice and respect-
You don't think you're better than other people. But you                                                                               The ceremony will be held here at CCHS.
                                                                     ing everyone's privacy. You can do it.
have high standards and you deeply believe that you're worth
                                                                                                                                      The question to whether it will be held on the football stadium or
it. That sort of pride is, as circular as it sounds is something      Aries (3/21-4/20)—The impulse to be saintly and assist
to be proud of. And it will pay off handsomely in your life.                                                                        gym is still being determined.
                                                                     others in all aspects of life motivates you into high gear
                                                                     and helps you to come up with plans for making the world          Mr. Troop is forming a committee that will be in charge of plan-
Libra (9/2310/23)—Power just isn't yours, so let go of it.           a happier place.                                               ning the graduation ceremony and they will be the ones to base the
Once your hands are free, do something a whole lot more
                                                                                                                                    decision on where the ceremony will be taking place.
fun, like knit or cook or play games. Power hang-ups were            Taurus (4/21-5/21)--Share your thoughts, because people
just causing you trouble anyway.                                     will be transformed by your visions and walk in a new way.        If any seniors are interested go and see Mrs. Alexander or Mrs.
                                                                     Change the world by talking energetically about your           Dodge. You must be a senior and only four or five individuals are
  Scorpio (10/24-11/22)—Make your words kind even if                 wishes and values. Baring your persuasive soul pays off..      needed for the committee.
what you're saying has a razor edge. Attitude is everything, so
be direct and firm and avoid ugly criticisms. Hide that wilted       Gemini (5/22-6/21)—Your love life makes no sense. As             Grad Night is on May 26, 2011. Seniors are going to Disneyland
flower in a bouquet of loveliness to keep people happy.              soon as you think you're onto some kind of understanding       and the ticket price will be $65.
                                                                     of it, a contravening fact occurs to you. There is a very
Sagittarius (11/23-12/22)—You're telling it like it is, and                                                                           Seniors should also look forward to the Junior and Senior prom.
                                                                     good chance you're thinking about this too hard. Matters
you're getting a good response from other people. Someone                                                                           Seniors do not have to worry about anything the junior advisors are
                                                                     of love (and not-love) never make rational sense.
like you, who knows what they want and isn't shy about                                                                              taking care of it all. The juniors are going to be putting on a party in
going for it, does well in the world of romance.                     Cancer (3/22-7/22)—Keep all your money tucked away,            honor of the seniors.
Capricorn (12/23-1/20)— Something you've wanted for a                because a clever scheme may try to pull it right out of your
                                                                                                                                      All the seniors have to do is purchase a ticket.
long time, possibly something love-related might come to             hands and burn it in front of you. So be cautious and
your door. One of the hardest things to figure is what to do         shrewd, because you can't be outsmarted if you're on your         Mr. Troop enjoys his job as the Senior Advisor and is glad to deal
after you get what you want.                                         toes.                                                          with all the seniors this year. So if you have any ideas or suggestions
                                                                                                                                    about anything above feel free to go and
                                                                                                                                    share with him your thoughts.                     Eddica Diaz
                                                                                                  Obtained by: Melissa Garza
                                                                                                                                                                        Page by: Melissa Garza

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The Raven Times January Issue

  • 1. T h e r av e n t i m e s California City High School January 18, 2011 Volume 2, Issue 6 I hope all of you had a safe and wonderful winter break. As you may or may not know, this year we will be having our first graduating class. This will not only be a stepping My return back to California City was very heart- Issue Highlights: stone for our seniors but a mark in history for CCHS. So warming in many ways. I have been given the in these upcoming months I implore you all to be here opportunity to be a part of the first CCHS gradu- Happy New Year 2 ating class. Many of which I had the privilege of at school every day, on time, and ready to work. 2011 teaching in previous years. CCHS has been for- Remember when you do your best you are not only tunate in obtaining some of the finest educators Surviving College 3 rewarded by the community, but by the person who this state has to offer and a staff that truly embrac- counts the most; yourself. LET‘S GO RAVENS es student achievement. You the class of 2010 have been given the tools necessary to achieve Sabriel 4 Harold Roney your life‘s dreams. Many of you have endured painstaking hours of study and practice to make it to this point in time. Take the skills you have OHV Heaven 5 developed to make the life you so deserve. I am anticipating even greater things of our future grad- Mustangs Vs. 6 Here are a couple of things that Mrs. Page would like to uates. Our current students have laid the founda- Raven Rivalry remind you for this month. She is currently taking sign tion of success. They continue to show improve- ups for the Feed the Hungry Dinner on Jan. 24, so if ment in all aspects of a high school. Our sports you‘d like to help out in this event you know where to and academics continue to soar. I am truly hon- Scavenger Hunt 7 ored and blessed to be a part California City. go. Also there will be no school on the 17th of this month which is Martin Luther Kings Birthday. On February 1 Thank you students, staff, and community for and 2 the tenth graders will be taking the CAHSEE for letting me be a part! the first time. Don‘t forget to study sophomores! On David Croy February 19th our Booster Club will be hosting our first annual Fashion Show. Everyone make sure to attend. J. Pacheco Your FAFSA needs to be done by the end of this Special points of interest: month. The website is fafsa.ed.gov. If you would “Our garden project, known as the ―Food Pyramid‖, is like to apply for community colleges the website  Jan. 26 Minimum Day pesticide free and will cover approximately 5000 square feet is CCCapply.org. If you have any questions you and will hopefully act as a food source for our district can contact the counselors at the community col-  Feb. 9 Minimum Day cafeteria program, a local pollinator garden, and as a lege. Go to Sat.Collegeboard.com to register online for your SAT and to ActStudent.org to  Feb. 18 Lincoln‘s Birthday teaching tool for a myriad of classes such as biology, earth science, chemistry, geography, and health. Various register online for your ACT.  Feb. 21 Washington‘s community partner organizations are actively participating For all juniors I recommend taking your Sat or in the creation and maintenance of our pollinator garden. Act test this year. You can visit the website csu- In addition we hope to provide student tours from our mentor.com. You may retake the test if you don‘t elementary and middle schools to show how neighborhood like your scores. You may do this as many times gardens play an important role in supporting both the there are test dates, and you can see Ms. Laci or environment and community. Lastly our city council has Ms. Williford. We both would like to wish all the actively worked on and supported this project.‖ If you have seniors luck getting into the colleges they applied any questions about how you can assist in making our for. garden a success please don‘t hesitate to ask. Brittani Becker Jim Clark Newspaper Editor: Monerah Al-Ghannam Page by: Melody Matlock
  • 2.  thirteen years of stress in the civil rights move- Snow In the Desert? ment. To honor Martin Luther King Jr. for all he has done, we celebrate his day of birth and how much he gave to the United States of America. To our excitement California City got snowed over on Winter Break. Most peo- Cheyenne Trujillo ple were hoping it would have snowed on HAPPY NEW YEARS RAVENS! The New Christmas or even the day we had to go back Year has started with a big bang! 2011 is finally here! to school, but hey at least our little desert town Our seniors have 4 months left until graduation; this We recently sur- got some snow! Unfortunately the snow didn‘t year will be our first graduation ceremony, in Cali- veyed the seniors at California City High fornia City High history. last very long but School, asking them what they would like to for the two days it New Years resolutions are a pact or promise do when they graduate. These are the results did last, it was that you make to yourself, to see if you can keep it we received: certainly a time through out the year, or make a goal of anything, to where us desert -8 students said they want to attend a UC see if you can achieve it. There are tons of New Years resolutions, such as becoming a vegetarian, to kids had a great -20 students said they want to attend a CSU save animals, or losing weight to become healthier. time. Kids all over It could range from playing less video games to California City were outside making snowmen, -2 students said they want to attend a Private becoming more social, learning how to cook, or to having snowball fights, and making snow an- University get better grades. gles. Having snow in the desert was defiantly a -31 students said they want to attend a commu- Some Ravens around campus were asked what surprising and memorable event. Of all the nity college their resolutions are. When Sonya Hernandez was past years California City had snow, this year -8 students said they want to attend a trade asked, she said, ―My New Year‘s resolution is to definitely had the most. The snow in the desert begin to get the best grades I can earn, to be a nicer school was a great way to start off 2011! person and build a better relationship with my step -11 students said they want to join the military dad.‖ Well Sonya, it‘s a New Year and time for a Jordon Holmes new start, so try your best in school and show people -8 students are undecided on what they want to that you really want to be a better person. Martin Luther King Jr. do. Veronica Rios ―I want to try my best in school and get better Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January grades and try to my best to dunk at a higher level 15th, 1929, in Atlantic Georgia. He was a promi- in basketball!‖ says Frederick Reliford .Trying your nent leader in the African American civil rights best is really easy, just never give up and set your movement. Often presented as a heroic leader in January 31st is the national ‗Backwards Day‘. mind to dunking and you‘ll get better every time. of modern American liberalism. In 1955 he led It‘s just like the schools‘ backwards day, except the Montgomery Bus Boycott and helped found ―I would like to build up my courage to sing in you can go as far as you want with it. If you are a front of people!‖ says Celeecia Jenkins .So with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in right-handed person, you do everything with your your beautiful voice and the New Year, sing your 1957. His efforts led to the March on Washing- left hand, and vice versa. You can have dinner for heart out! ton in 1963, which is where he delivered his fa- breakfast, and break- mous "I Have a Dream" speech. ―I would like to get a job and learn Mixed Martial fast for dinner. You Arts.‖ says Anthony Cummings. Anthony you In 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. be- wear all your cloths should submit your applications to some business came the youngest person to receive the Nobel backwards, and walk and try getting involved in some Martial Arts classes. Peace Prize for his work to end racial segregation backwards…. Just be and racial discrimination. 1968 he had refocused sure not to drive ―I would love to become a smarter person and his efforts on ending poverty and stopping the backwards. bond with my younger sister.‖ says Elizabeth Corne- jo. Elizabeth, I think it‘s time to try your hardest and Vietnam War. Unfortunately at 6:01 p.m., April It can be a really never give up on your education, and try hanging out 4, 1968 he was shot on the second floor balcony fun activity, but per- with your younger sister a little more often. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. sonally I think its only a nice idea for elementary Whatever your New Year‘s resolution is, surely King was pronounced dead at St. Joseph's students. Maybe if you baby-sit or have a younger it‘s a good one and with hard work you achieve all Hospital at 7:05 p.m. His autopsy revealed that sibling it would be a great idea to keep them oc- your desires. though he was only thirty-nine years old, he had cupied. So enjoy the New Year. Happy 2011! the heart of a sixty-year old man. The cause of Samantha Lyle & Precious Earley Kim Calderwood this might the result of Page by: Kayla Noack
  • 3. Surviving College is a new column created by Ja‘Nette White to For those of you looking Taxes today are seriously getting way out of hand! inform college bound students of things they should know when for a job, here are a few There are so many things with an overpriced tax and entering college. But, beware this is not everyday information that tips you can follow to get the government most likely sees no problem with it. you can get from a counselor. This is information that you neces- a better chance at obtain- Gas prices are starting to rise again and there is sarily would not think about, it wouldn‘t come to your mind when ing work. For starters, really nothing we can do about it. Some people have you‘re preparing for college. It is definitely information that will you can always put it been making it with very little to no money to spare. play a huge role in your college years, yet they can be quite stressful. Because of these tax raises less and less people can In future newsletters some of the topics that will be discussed are: more than one applica- go out and spend their money like they used to be tion to one single business, but make sure you call in to  How to Deal With a Roommate check on it every 7-10 days just to be sure they checked able to. The less people go out and spend, the more taxes will have to increase in order for our economy  Getting Everything Situated in the First Few Weeks out your application and to see if the job has already to be stable. Although it isn‘t in the greatest shape. been filled. While filling your application, positivity is  College Relationships People need to go out and spend a little more mon- key. When you put someone down as a reference, be ey so our prices in needed  Making RESPONSIBLE Plans for Spring Break sure that you do not put any family member down. A items can decrease! Thomas Williamson teacher, a friend, or a friend‘s parent would be best.  Staying Healthy and Eating Right Also, a very important thing to remember; Do not Raven Writers' To get this column started I thought I would review some of the bring your friends or family when you go to ask for an Raven Writers is a new column in the school paper college myths that float around various Universities like: application or when you go to fill one out. where students can have a chance to publish their work. 1. Beer before liquor, never been sicker. As soon as you have Wondering what you should wear to an interview? If you have an article, poem or story that you would like had a handful of drinks there‘s a great chance that you‘ll be to contribute, please drop it in one of the Dear Alice If you are a girl, try putting your hair up, wearing close- sick the next day, granted that mixing different liquors does boxes in any of your English classes for a chance to be toed shoes (does not include sneakers), dress pants not help the situation either. Just know your tolerance level published in next month‘s paper. ―Crying Out‖ and a nice shirt that doesn‘t show a lot of skin. For and try to maintain them. Note: Drinking before the age of Life is a pain in his eyes 21 is illegal. You can and will be prosecuted in a court of boys, try a button-up shirt, a nice pair of pants (no law if caught. So be smart and wait until you are the legal jeans), and a pair of your best shoes. If your hair is long One day goes good the other bad age. enough, style it nicely but try not to do spikes or leave it messy. Tears fall from his eyes 2. Date rape is common. The 1998 amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965 declared that any Title IV-eligible A constant cry out for help When you are in an interview, it helps to always be school must publish an annual report detailing, among positive. Smile a lot, to show them you are a positive He‘s crying out other things, crime statistics. In 2006, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (enrollment 27,429) reported zero person. No one wants to hire He seeks love from forcible sex offenses, and the University of Wisconsin- someone who is always going to be Kayla Noack Milwaukee (enrollment 28,356), had four. Reduce your down Gentle beings of a person vulnerability considerably by doing things like never leaving His cry out to be rescued your drink unattended and never walking on campus alone after dark. From sin, hurt, pain, stress 3. College years are the best years of your life. Many adults Is unanswered he grows look back on college as a time when they were free from most real world responsibility, and now they are stuck in Weary, unconfident his Acquired by Eddica Diaz the daily grind of the working class. College isn‘t always the Cry out for help grows silent best time of your life per se; just enjoy the freedom you 1. Firework – Katy Perry have while you have it. Make every minute count. He‘s crying out 4. You Will Keep In Touch With All Your Old Friends. On 2. Grenade – Bruno Mars He runs as fast as he can your high school yearbook, I guarantee your friends will write little notes like BFF (Best Friends Forever) and 3. We R Who We R – Ke$ha To the quickest escape LYLAS (Love You like a Sis) or DEC (Don‘t Ever His crying is dead Change). You will meet so many new people in college that 4. What‘s My Name? – Rihanna ft. Drake it will be difficult if not nearly impossible to keep in touch So slow, unforgiving with all of your old high school friends. 5. Raise Your Glass – P!nk His life has been taken 5. You Cannot Escape The Freshman Fifteen. It makes since 6. Tonight (I‘m Lovin‘ You) – Enrique Iglesias that people would believe this myth. It is your first year From under his toes away from home in a new environment, with no parentals ft.Ludacris & DJ Frank E telling you what to do and how to eat. Staying up late nights He‘s crying out 7. The Time ( Dirty Bit) – The Black Eyed cramming and fasting on nothing but Starbucks Coffee and Life is a long way away fast-food joints, you liable to put on a few pounds. Re- Peas searchers at Cornell University found most students gain an But so short you can‘t average of 4 pounds during their first 12 weeks of college. 8. Black and Yellow – Wiz Khalifa Always run from your feelings Note: Although this isn't a lot of weight, it's 11 times higher than the typical weight gain for 17-18 year olds! 9. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars He‘s cried out Celeecia Jenkins 10. Just A Dream - Nelly Page by Samantha Lyle
  • 4.  2010 is Long Gone! Well great movies are here, from In the first of three successions, Sabriel ―Burlesque‖ to brings its readers to a world of reality and fiction, It was a lovely year for music. From ―Tron: Legacy,‖ good and evil, and takes these elements to magi- Vampire Weekend to Kanye West it had diversi- it‘s your prefer- cally hook the reader so they won‘t want to put ty. I hope you all know who Kanye West is. He ence. Lately the the book down. Being the had one of the one getting the two first of the series, you are top rated new thumbs up is introduced to Sabriel, a albums of 2010, ―Burlesque.‖ As youthful girl, whose father is it was ranked the movie reviews the famous Abhorsen. He number five, it put it, ―Burlesque‖ helps put the dead creatures was titled,‖ my you would think to to rest and prevents them beautiful dark be risqué. Actually, from entering the world of twisted fantasy‖. it‘s a great story the living. Sabriel is soon summoned to help him Have you heard about a small town girl. because he is trapped in death and Sabriel must of it? Ali played by Christina Aguilera is a come to the rescue. Throughout the novel, she encounters several vicious encounters. But can Kanye‘s persona as said in the review,‖ has always small town girl just getting off the bus from Iowa. When she hears a performance, then she finds she defeat them and save her father? Read this thrived on his weaknesses as much as his ―Burlesque‖, a club that would make a Las Vegas marvelous book and find out for yourself. strengths -- and his awareness of them.‖ Also, casino proud. Tess played by Cher performs after his fiasco with Taylor Swift at the 2009 ―Welcome to Burlesque.‖ We learn that Christi- Megan Rymer MTV was a total disaster. I know you all remem- na Aguilera is an orphan as Ali of course. This is ber that, I know I do. He faced the ridicule of the back story of ―Burlesque.‖ Hope you go and Trail vs. Race Bike bloggers, fellow musicians, and of all people the see it because it sounds like a good story right? So, you think you want to dirt bike but president of the United States. He was hated for have you thought of the type of riding you truly a while, but e rose again though thankfully with Samantha Robinson want to do….open trail riding or track? For your this hit of an album. comfort and desires the major makes of the larg- Samantha Robinson Snowboarding er dirt bikes make two versions of the same bike, a trail bike and a race bike. Trail bikes are built slightly different then the race bikes, giving you Snowboarding is one of the biggest more comfort on long rides. A race bike is stiffer sports in winter. There are plenty of places in the suspension and has a different gear ratio around here that you could go. Mountain High is that helps a rider take corners, jump table tops, the closet resort from California City. There is and speed through the flat sections faster. also Big Bear and Mammoth. All of these resorts Even though either bike have gotten a lot of snow fall this past week. New Year means new awesome video can be ridden on the Mountain High got games and Playstation 3 has you covered. In fall about 16 inches, Big trails or the track but of this year the 3rd Uncharted will be coming out you need to be aware Bear got about 18 and it‘s already expected to be the Video Game that a trail bike is not inches, and Mam- of the year. As all video gamers know Uncharted designed to race on a track nor is the race bike moth got 9 feet of 2: Among Thieves was titled Video Game of meant for a long ride on the open trails. Also, a snow! 2010 and the 3rd is expected to be far better. Also race bike does not have the emission controls coming out in fall is Batman: Arkham City which Snowboarding is fun and easy for peo- and is registered as a ―red sticker‖ bike, meaning is the sequel to the critically proclaimed Batman: ple of all ages. It is a great family activity, and you it can only be ridden in most parks during the Arkham Asylum. will have a blast with your friends. So this winter winter months only. Before looking at bikes season come out and visit one of these fine re- know what you want to do first. It will give you Robyn Harris sorts. Have fun, be safe, and go shredding! the best possible ride for you. Scottie Mckern Jerremy McIntire Page by: Kayla Noack
  • 5. Dear Alice Dear Alice, My girlfriend and I have been dating for over a year now, but lately I see myself looking at other girls. Dear Alice, Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8th, Should I end things with my current girlfriend and start I want to become healthier and fitter, it was 1935. In Tupelo, Mississippi to father Vernon dating someone new? my New Year‘s resolution. I‘m not overweight, and mother Gladys. At the young age of thir- Something new but I‘d love to become more toned and health- teen his parents relocated to Memphis, Tennes- Dear Something New, ier. see. In 1953 he then began his career with Sun Dating in high school is very difficult. We are young Better Me Records. Elvis played all kinds or genres of and indecisive. I‘m sure you care about your girlfriend music such as Rock and roll, pop, rockabilly, Dear Better Me, a lot, but high school is a great opportunity for us to country, blues, gospel, R&B. Presley's first RCA It is such a great idea to get healthier and start learn about dating. There is nothing wrong with mov- single, "Heartbreak Hotel", released in January exercising more. Setting that goal as a New ing on to someone new if you are no longer interested 1956, was a number one hit. Conscripted into Year‘s resolution is a wonderful way to motivate in who you are currently with. It is unfair to yourself as military service in 1958, Elvis re-launched his you to stick to that goal. Try eating more fruits well as your girlfriend to stay with her if your feelings recording career two years later with some of and vegetables, lean meats, and be sure to exer- for her have changed. Alice his most commercially successful work. cise at least three times a week. Having your friend‘s do it with you will not only make it In 1968, after seven years away from the more fun, but make you even more motivated stage, he returned to live performance in a to stick to that goal. Alice celebrated comeback television special that led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of profitable tours. In 1973, Presley staged the first concert broadcast globally via satellite, Aloha from Hawaii, seen by approxi- mately 1.5 billion viewers. Prescription drug abuse led Elvis Presley to death in 1977 at the This handsome fellow is a native of California and has been young age of 42. teaching for thirty long years. Makayla Gomez He is happily married with two adult children. For safety reasons, however, he doesn't wear his wedding ring while he Our own little corner of the works. He continuously strives to make sure the environment Mojave Desert is a dirt rider‘s dream come for students is a safe one. He also loves to tell a story or five. Who is it? true. Not only does the open desert of Cal If you think you have the answer, write it as well as your City draw thousands of OHV (Off Highway name down on a piece of paper with your name on it and put Vehicle) enthusiasts every major holiday, it into the 'Dear Alice' box in Mrs. Perez's classroom. The but so does Jawbone Canyon, a BLM park winner will be drawn at random and announced in next The nice, slick, beastly, Toyota Taco- situated at the end of Nueralia Road. As month‘s paper ma sitting out in the parking lot belongs to sen- part of a large OHV area which includes Megan Rymer ior Devin Ublasi. This 2000 Toyota Tacoma is Red Rock Canyon and Dove Springs, Jaw- complete with a newly designed front bumper bone is an open riding area for riders. This enhanced with four off road lights. It also has means that the riders do not have to stay on black rims with mud tires and a three inch lift. He usually goes off roading with all his friends designated trails only. While out there be ―The difference between a successful person and others is not and it helps to have a nice durable truck like his. sure to visit the visitor‘s center, take a break Aaron Alexander a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack at Jawbone Canyon Store. Jawbone has not of will.‖ only miles of trails but also has open camp- Vince Lombardi ing areas and lots of hills to climb. This area not only draws the OHV crowd but ―Nothing we learn in this world is ever wasted.‖ also is an enjoyment to hikers, horse back Eleanor Roosevelt riders, or someone just wanting to appreci- ―The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in ate the beauty of the desert, especially the moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of chal- spring wild flowers. But, be extra careful, lenge and controversy.‖ Jawbone is the home to some poisonous Martin Luther King Jr. snakes, namely the Mojave Green. Remem- ber that the desert is home to many wild Page by: Samantha Lyle
  • 6. -Sports- Softball Softball workouts are currently tak- ing place. If there are any questions as to times and concerns please ask Varsity Soccer Ms. Merrick. The girl’s varsity soccer team has been working real hard over the winter break. Their next game is on January 11 against Bishop. This will be the first girls varsity league game in Baseball the history of this high school. The girls have been improving over this period of time. Wish Christmas break is over them luck on their upcoming which means baseball practice game. has officially begun. Every day The boy’s varsity soccer after school we will be practic- team had a soccer game over Clean Out ing at the field and then work- the break and it was a very ing out in the gym. If you want close game but they were not to play baseball don’t waste able to pull it off. The score was any time, come down and start 3 to 2. The boy’s soccer team practicing so we can be the has a game on the January 5 best team this school has ever against Vasquez at Vasquez. had! Practice starts now; it’s up Their next game is on Friday to you to show up. the 7th against riverside prep at Victor Ville. Wish the soccer Aaron Alexander teams luck on their upcoming games. Will Hawkins Page by Thomas Williamson
  • 7. Just for fun WORD SEARCH Scavenger Hunt BLACK ICE BLIZZARD I‘m in a room with a bunch of equations. If your hands get BOOTS CARNIVAL dirty there‘s plenty if sinks to wash the dirt away. You must CHRISTMAS COLD be careful because certain liquids can harm you. If you‘re a EGG NOG skilled artist your drawing could be put up on the wall. FIREPLACE FIREWOOD Where am I??? FOG FREEZE FROST If you think you have the answer, write it as well as your GLOVES name down on a piece of paper with your name on it and put HAIL HEADBAND it into the 'Dear Alice' box in Mrs. Perez's classroom. The HIBERNATION HOCKEY winner will be drawn at random and announced in next HOLIDAYS month‘s paper. ICE FISHING Bradley Galipeault ICICLES KNIT CAP LONG UNDERWEAR MITTENS Interview With Senior Advisor/ Mr. Troop OLYMPICS PARKA Upcoming Events SCARF SEASON Fundraising is going to be held for the senior class. SKATES SKI DOO It will be an early spring fundraiser. SKI PANTS SKIING Ideas of any fun type of fundraising are needed. SLED SLEET SLIPPERY Ideas For Fundraising SNOW CASTLE SNOW PLOW The idea of holding a talent show is now being discussed. SNOW SHOVEL SNOW TIRES Students will enter the talent show and purposely act goofy to SNOWBALL attract the audience and humor them as well, somewhat like a call SNOWBOARD out. SNOWFLAKE SNOWMAN Check Out Your Horoscope! SNOWSHOES There will be food provided for any interested purchasers to go SOLSTICE along with the entertainment. SOUP STEW If any one feels they have any better ideas feel free to share it with STORM Virgo (8/22-9/23) —An argu- SWEATSHIRT Aquarius (1/21-2/19)- If power seems to be a tug-of-war the officers of the class, which are Tess Searcy and Capryce Collins. TOBOGGAN ment turns into a discussion game between you and those around you, then maybe you Or you can go to talk to the class President Karlina Hernandez. VACATION about redecorating, whether WIND CHILL should drop the rope and walk away. Independence might WOOL SOCKS that's an online-profile revamp Senior Highlights make you a superpower to be reckoned with on your own or new piece of art in the living terms. Career Day is on May 5, 2011. Seniors will be going to Magic room. Put your heart into color Mountains and the tentative ticket price will be about $25. schemes and be open to the outrageous and unfamiliar Pisces (2/20-3/20)- Loving people support and encour- age you, and you have to repay them in kind. So show Graduation Day is on May 25, 2011. Leo (7/23-8/21)—It is not arrogance, this feeling you have. loyalty and support while giving sound advice and respect- You don't think you're better than other people. But you The ceremony will be held here at CCHS. ing everyone's privacy. You can do it. have high standards and you deeply believe that you're worth The question to whether it will be held on the football stadium or it. That sort of pride is, as circular as it sounds is something Aries (3/21-4/20)—The impulse to be saintly and assist to be proud of. And it will pay off handsomely in your life. gym is still being determined. others in all aspects of life motivates you into high gear and helps you to come up with plans for making the world Mr. Troop is forming a committee that will be in charge of plan- Libra (9/2310/23)—Power just isn't yours, so let go of it. a happier place. ning the graduation ceremony and they will be the ones to base the Once your hands are free, do something a whole lot more decision on where the ceremony will be taking place. fun, like knit or cook or play games. Power hang-ups were Taurus (4/21-5/21)--Share your thoughts, because people just causing you trouble anyway. will be transformed by your visions and walk in a new way. If any seniors are interested go and see Mrs. Alexander or Mrs. Change the world by talking energetically about your Dodge. You must be a senior and only four or five individuals are Scorpio (10/24-11/22)—Make your words kind even if wishes and values. Baring your persuasive soul pays off.. needed for the committee. what you're saying has a razor edge. Attitude is everything, so be direct and firm and avoid ugly criticisms. Hide that wilted Gemini (5/22-6/21)—Your love life makes no sense. As Grad Night is on May 26, 2011. Seniors are going to Disneyland flower in a bouquet of loveliness to keep people happy. soon as you think you're onto some kind of understanding and the ticket price will be $65. of it, a contravening fact occurs to you. There is a very Sagittarius (11/23-12/22)—You're telling it like it is, and Seniors should also look forward to the Junior and Senior prom. good chance you're thinking about this too hard. Matters you're getting a good response from other people. Someone Seniors do not have to worry about anything the junior advisors are of love (and not-love) never make rational sense. like you, who knows what they want and isn't shy about taking care of it all. The juniors are going to be putting on a party in going for it, does well in the world of romance. Cancer (3/22-7/22)—Keep all your money tucked away, honor of the seniors. Capricorn (12/23-1/20)— Something you've wanted for a because a clever scheme may try to pull it right out of your All the seniors have to do is purchase a ticket. long time, possibly something love-related might come to hands and burn it in front of you. So be cautious and your door. One of the hardest things to figure is what to do shrewd, because you can't be outsmarted if you're on your Mr. Troop enjoys his job as the Senior Advisor and is glad to deal after you get what you want. toes. with all the seniors this year. So if you have any ideas or suggestions about anything above feel free to go and share with him your thoughts. Eddica Diaz Obtained by: Melissa Garza Page by: Melissa Garza