SOUTHRIDGE NEWS

Southridge Volleyball Dominates by Priscilla Madrigal

Volume 1, Issue 2 October 2014

In This Issue:

Volleyball Teams

Nutrition Survey

“The Ravine”

Student Spotlights

Teacher Spotlight

Ask Annie

Photo by Sarah Dupree

On October 7th 2014, the Southridge Middle School

volleyball team had its first game versus Fontana Middle

School. The games were held in the Fontana Middle

School gym. Both Varsity and Junior Varsity steered them-

selves to a victorious game of 25-4 for Varsity and 25-12

for JV. Although the JV team lost to Almeria on October 9th,

Varsity kept its winning streak alive beating Almeria. The

volleyball teams are coached by Southridge teachers, Cin-

dy Gray and Debra Washington. ”The volleyball team is

working hard doing everything they need to be doing,” said

Coach Ms. Washington.

Since then, the volleyball team has continued its ex-

cellent play in the Fontana division. The Varsity squad is

currently undefeated in six matches. In addition to a strong

start, Southridge students are always at the games to sup-

port the volleyball teams. Between the strong start and the

popularity of the volleyball games at school, this looks like it

will be a strong volleyball season for Southridge Middle

School.

“I am mind-blown with their pro-

gress and I think they need to

work on quickening up their

skills and playing by the funda-

mentals.”

- Coach Ms. Gray

Students of the Month - September

The Ravine An original Story by Luis Nunez

There was a quiet and soft whistle carrying out through the ra-

vine. It was dull, yet eerie, and was pitched enough to awaken

the silhouette laying on the hard rock floor. The figure rose, una-

ware of all the “eyes” peering into the back of its neck. It stood

as if its knees were about to buckle, it seemed unsure and weak.

The figure regained its balance and began walking towards the

pitch-black cavern located in the far corner of the ravine. It con-

tinued until it was adsorbed by the darkness, likely never to be

seen again.

I saw nothing, it was most likely because my fire had been extinguished due to the damp and cold air. I had been

trapped in this forsaken hole for two days now and that fire was my only hope of finding my make-shift cot in the

darkness. It was only the night before when I tried to climb out, only to have the ledge I was on, collapse and send me

back to where I had begun. Returning to my cavern was going to give me some hope of surviving, but my resting

place was gone, nowhere to be seen. I had absolutely no energy or supplies to build a new one. I laid on the floor,

desperate for light or food. And then I noticed the large, hunched over creature blocking the dim embers from my line

of sight.

I couldn’t make any other noise other than a small squeak, due to the lump in my throat. Unfortunately that was

enough for that thing to rotate its head and reveal its hollow eye sockets. It was obviously blind, making its other

senses keener and more sensitive; the one quiet noise I had somehow produced was enough to alert it. It’s back

straightened slightly and it began to move slowly towards where I was now standing up, taking a few steps back out

of pure fear. It approached me and it seemed to make eye contact even though there was no possible way it could see.

To be continued in next month’s issue…

On the last week of September, Student of the Month’s awards were

sent out to all the students that were chosen by one of their teachers.

Congratulations to: Freddie Adams, David Aguilar, Rocksey Anaya, Fat-

ima Ayala- Farias, Arlene Avalos, Dominic Beltran, Christopher Casteel,

Dustin Chaidez, Ariana Coronado, Jocelyn Cortes Guerrero, Serena

Cruz, Angle Espinoza, Viviana Gallegos- Alvarez, Noemi Gomez- Lan-

deros, Freddy Heredia, Desteny Huete, Julian Jimenez, Ronnia John-

son, Kamille Justiano, Matthew Landeros, Gabriel Larson, Joneshea

Loyo, Richard Marrufo, Johanna Medina, Alenny Morales, Melissa Mo-

rales Orozco, Ivan Neto, Matthew Ochoa, Coreen Palomares, Christine

Pearson, Rene Rioza, Desirea Romo, Cristobal Sanchez, Joaquin

Sanchez, Joshua Schulenburg, Clarissa Segura, Anmolpreet Singh, Ed-

dy Soto, Raelynn Todd, Serena Urias

by Alex Rivas, Alan Magdangal, Luis Nunez-Lopez, Cristian Z

School Lunch - Your Opinions!

In the month of October, about 100 students were interviewed about the lunch in this school. There

were a variety of questions pertaining about free lunch, the lines, the snack bar entrees, etc. The re-

sults were rather surprising; many students wanted the school board to “improve” the lunch choices.

Many students felt that the school board should expand the snack bar entrées, since they’re mostly

pizzas with different toppings. Relating to the lunch line; many students have said it has recently im-

proved and is moving along much faster.

Many of the interviewed students also said that the food could use some improvement. The lunch is

fine as it is now, but we all know it could still be improved for the students at Southridge Middle

School.

Teacher Spotlight:

Ms. Gray

by Sarah Dupree

This month’s teacher spotlight focuses on Ms. Gray! Ms. Gray has

been at Southridge for eleven years. When asking Ms. Gray what she

likes about Southridge, she replied, “I like the people and kids, and

how the staff are willing to share ideas with each other.” the one thing Ms. Gray enjoys about her stu-

dents is when they have an OMG moment and when they laugh at all of her jokes. Ms. Gray was asked

about the topics that they are working on in class, and she said they were working plots and analyzing.

Ms. Gray would like to change the world by making education free for everyone around the world. The

activities she likes to do in her free time are film production, home remodeling, traveling, and socializ-

ing. Ms. Gray’s main goal is getting in shape.

Student Spotlights

7th Grade: Melanie Richards by Melissa Ortega

This week’s seventh grade student spotlight is Melanie Richards.

Her favorite sport is snowboarding and she does that in her free

time as well as water ski, skateboard, and horseback riding. Not

only does she ride horses, but she actually owns a horse named

Roxy.

Melanie lives alone with her mom, and she has three older siblings.

She loves Southridge because it has brought new things into her

life, she does not regret coming here at all. She has had straight A’s almost all

her life.

8th Grade: Ethan Real

by Alex Rivas

Ethan is intelligent, caring, and very focused on school. He is regu-lar teen that likes to listen to music on his own time, but when he needs to get something done he gets it done. Ethan isn't so active but he very interested in art. He hopes one day he could become a famous well known artist, but if not he would like to study astrology. Ethan gets all of his inspiration from his family and is very thankful for them. Ethan Real is a great student to have at Southridge.

ASK ANNIE Dear Annie,

Hi, I need advice. If you

have a friend who al-

ways says that she is

YOUR friend, but

doesn't pay attention to

you and hangs out with

another girl who also

doesn't pay attention to

you and says, “You don’t get my life, only she does!”

What should I do?

-Sincerely

Unfriended

Dear Unfriended,

Think about it this way - is she really your friend if there is another person whom she hangs out more with? Sure, she is your friend, but you have other friends and if it bothers you too much. Confront your friend and tell her your feeling left out, and be friends as a group.

-Sincerely Annie

Avid Interview By Emily Alvarez, Crystal De Haro, Matthew Prado

Lola Ochoa is an 8th grade AVID student and we asked how was AVID different then last year?

Lola replied, “Last year was learning notes, this year we are using the notes in class.” Another

question was what do you hope to accomplish with AVID? Lola said, “I’d like to go to college and

show others AVID curriculum.”

Andrew Hernandez is 7th grade AVID student and we asked about how he feels about his AVID

class. He said currently they are doing binder checks and tutorials. He said, “I joined AVID because

I wanted to pick my grades up and have a better life for myself in the future.” His AVID class is a

very focused elective because it helps students get prepared and ready for college success.

Dear Annie,

My parents split up and I don’t know what to

do.

-Sincerely

Mixed Feelings

Dear Mixed Feelings,

Well, if you feel like it’s your fault, its not.

Many people don’t have their parents togeth-

er in the same house. You'll get through it,

your parents love and care about you and all

you have to do is think positive! There is al-

ways a light at the end of the tunnel...

-Sincerely Annie

Do you have a question for Annie?

The newspaper staff will be taking

your letters at lunch!

Red Ribbon Week Activities!

October 27th through the 31

st Southridge Middle School par-

ticipated in Red Ribbon Week. The motto for Red Ribbon Week for this year is to “Love Yourself, be drug free” During Red Ribbon Week, students had fun dressing up with red, wearing jerseys, also enjoying games sponsored at lunch by the Southridge ASB for all the students.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

ASB will be handing

out bracelets

Wear your jersey Mix and match

socks

Wear your shirt

backwards

Wear red clothes

Door decorating

contest

Hula hoop contest Red ribbon banner

hand stamping

Cup stacking con-

test

Dancing and music

Southridge Volleyball Schedule

JV Varsity

Jessie Manriquez Sale Lamositele

Joel Aviles Freddy Heredia

Tiara Sari Niko Adams

Savana Luna Anissa Jeffries

Carla Medina Ruben Duarte

Priscilla Madrigal Alyssa Dodson

Arianna Urias Isaia Tavete

Joy Eguabor Joanna Perez

Prisca Chikezie Katelyn Gomez

Vanessa Ojeikere Lexis Jalomo

Yulissa Heredia Michelle Sutton

Naydeline Blancas Adachi Iwobi

Celina Estrada Emelda Chikiezie

2014 Southridge Junior Varsity Volleyball

2014 Southridge Varsity Volleyball

Tuesday, 11/4 Southridge vs Sequoia -- Away game at Sequoia

Thursday, 11/6 Southridge VS Almeria -- Away game at Almeria

Thursday, 11/13 Southridge VS Fontana -- Away game at Fontana

Tuesday, 11/18 Southridge VS Truman -- Home game at Southridge

All Game times are: JV - 2:30 Varsity - 3:30

Got a Story?!

Contact the

Southridge news

team if you have a

story!

Comic Strip was

drawn and de-

signed by:

Gregory Mejia,

Chelsea Salomon,

Catherine Garcia,

Ashley Munayco

Calendar of Upcoming Events 11/4/2014 : “How to Help Your Student” Par-

ent training - presented by AVID

11/8/2014: Saturday School

11/11/2014: NO SCHOOL - Veteran’s Day

11/12/2014 and 11/13/204 - Fall Band and

Choir Concert at Kaiser High School

11/24 to 11/28/2014: NO SCHOOL - Thanks-

giving Break

Southridge Knights Respect Themselves, Peers, Adults and School

Southridge Middle School

Newspaper Staff

Emily Alvarez

Darlene Amador

Fabian Cervantes

Crystal De Haro

Sarah Dupree

Aolani Hernandez

Alex Rivas

Priscilla Madrigal

Alan Magdangal

Nayeli Medina

Luis Nunez Lopez

Melissa Miranda

Melissa Ortega

Matthew Prado

Cristian Zatarain

Adviser: Mrs. Freeman