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The Price of Truth

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YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTIONJune 8 at lunch

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FINALS

GRADUATIONSenior Breakfast & Rehearsal: June 15 at 9:00 am Graduation: June 16 at 10:00 am Emmanuel Faith Community Church639 East Felicita Avenue Escondido, CA 92025

Henry Anatole Grunwald, journalist and former managing editor of TIME magazine, said that “Journalism can never be silent: that is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault. It must speak, and speak immediate-ly, while the echoes of wonder, the claims of triumph, and the signs of horror are still in the air” (cbsnews.com). He claimed that journalism’s purpose was to report truth, no matter how horrific that truth might be. Pleasantness or palatability is not the mark of a newsworthy story; the standard should always be factual integrity. Sometimes, however, this search for truth can appear to be journalism’s “greatest fault,” as brave men and women travel to extraordinary lengths and place themselves in peril for the sake of their profession, other people, and the truth. The number of journalists, news correspondents, photographers, and other recorders of current events who have died in the search for truth cannot be estimated, but it is a frighteningly common occurrence in volatile areas of the world today. Just a few months ago, on February 22, 2012, two foreign journalists working in Syria were killed in an attack on their make-shift media center (www.nytimes.com). On that day, American journalist Marie Colvin, a prolific and respected member of her field, and a young French photographer named Rémi Ochlik both joined the ranks of jour-nalists who willingly entered some of the most dangerous political situations in the world as part of the struggle for truth. Since March 2011, the nation of Syria has been plagued with political unrest as different factions, ethnic groups, and armed militants launch protests against the government’s harsh and repressive regime. Foreign efforts to report the events of the Syrian conflicts, which have caused the deaths of thousands of citizens, have been vigorously opposed by

the Syrian government. Gaining a visa is so difficult for foreign reporters that in January 2012, the United Nations stopped trying to re-cord Syrian deaths because numbers weren’t possible to verify from outside sources. By keeping the journalists out and the corrup-tion within, the Syrian government has, over the course of the uprising, done its utmost to repress the events taking place in their nation and hide the reality from the rest of the world. The difficulties, dangers, and violence, however, were not enough to stop the few cou-rageous journalists who managed to sneak into the country and report their stories, even in the midst of bombings and civil unrest. For Colvin and Ochlik, this wasn’t the first venture into warzones for the sake of a story. Over the course of his short career, 28-year-old Och-lik had documented, through the medium of photography, turmoil in Cuba, Haiti, and the Middle East. Colvin, a veteran journalist at the age of 55, had endured a remarkable num-ber of dangerous situations, including the Sri Lankan civil war, where she lost an eye in the course of her reporting. These two are not the only foreign journalists who have been killed in Syria while trying to report the events back to the world; at least four others also died in other incidents since the beginning of this civil turmoil (www.nytimes.com). This situation for journalists is not unique to Syria. Another one of numerous ex-amples is Vera Cruz, Mexico, where seven jour-nalists were brutally killed over the span of the past 14 months (www.npr.org). Vera Cruz is currently the location of a violent struggle for control between two large, powerful drug cartels. This conflict has led to frequent mas-sacres of residents, stories that are covered by the Mexican media – but at a price. Regional newspapers are heavily censored, says Wall Street Journal correspondent Jose de Cordoba, and the entire media industry lives in a state of fear. Carlos Lauria, a senior program coor-dinator for the Committee to Protect Journal-ists, corroborates this grim portrait of media oppression in Mexico, saying, “Media outlets have been bombed. Journalists have gone into exile or abandoned their profession. But I will say that perhaps the most devastating conse-quence of this wave of unprecedented violence

By Madeline Taylor

Issue No. 2 May 31, 2012 Classical Academy High School CRIMSON

2 editorial

THE LIFE OF A YERD It starts as a simple theme. It is then molded and built into a piece of school history, filled with memories never to be forgotten. Creating a yearbook is more than snapping a photo and writing a flashy copy. Dedication, commit-ment, and tedious work are re-quired of yerds (yearbook nerds) on a daily basis in order to produce an award-winning yearbook. The year of the yerd starts with the brainstorming of themes; each staff member presents his/her idea and then the class votes for the best choice. From there, every aspect of the book revolves around the theme. Editors are selected and quickly step into power. With leadership established, experienced yerds teach the new students how to use cameras, how to write effective copy, and how to work eDesign (the online software that is used to cre-ate the book). After staff members are educated on the basics, they

are assigned to a partner; the partners then choose the spreads they wish to work on. Now the real mission be-gins. The teams are sent out to gather photos and quotes for the story of the spread. Throughout the whole pro-cess, the editors are triple checking each and every page for perfect alignment, grammar, and name spell-ings. After the photos are arranged on the spreads, quotes are inserted and the copy is finalized, and now the spread is ready for pre-flight. Pre-flight is the final proofing station, where the spread is projected onto the white board and examined by the class. Once the spread has passed pre-flight, it is submitted to eDesign where it will be transformed into book form. A few months later, boxes full of the finished product arrive back at CAHS and are placed into the hands

of eager students and enjoyed. The process of creating the yearbook may be one filled with stress and chaos at times; however, it is also overflow-ing with laughs, friends, and un-forgettable memories for the entire school to share. Though the school years continue on, the yearbook re-mains the single permanent remind-er of that magical year in our lives.

by Kenner Johnson & Chase McCarthy

in Mexico is a climate of fear and in-timidation in which journalists work.” The immense power of drug cartels is heavily affecting journalists, severely limiting their freedom of press while also threatening their lives. Dozens of Mexican journalists have died or dis-appeared in the midst of drug-related violence as they worked to expose the truth of the situations, facing intense danger and, ultimately, paying the highest price for their work. The situations in Syria, Mexi-co, and many other areas of the world are brutal, horrific, and incredibly dangerous, especially for those who are attempting to spread the news and reveal corruption. The risks are obvi-ous, the complications numerous, and the situations perilous beyond most people’s imaginations – yet for a few brave journalists, the reward is worth it. That reward is the ability to report

the truth, no matter what the cost. These men and women take their roles as jour-nalists seriously, sacrificing their safety in order to reveal the facts and attempt to elicit change. Sometimes, they emerge from these dangerous missions alive and well with the victory of an accurate story, ready to enlighten the world. Other times, however, the reporters never return. In 2010, two years before her final assign-ment, Colvin spoke of the role of com-bat reporters, saying “Our mission is to report these horrors of war with accuracy and without prejudice… Journalists cov-ering combat shoulder great responsibili-ties and face difficult choices. Sometimes they pay the ultimate price” (qtd. www.nytimes.com). Sadly, Colvin did have to pay that price. Her victory, however, was still attained. As horrible as the attack in Syria was, the deaths of Marie Colvin and Rémi Ochlik have still served to inform the public about the situation in that na-

tion. Though the brave reporters didn’t survive to tell the story themselves, the global media quickly alighted with the tragedy, spreading the news about the horrific conditions in Syria and the injus-tices that claim the lives of not only jour-nalists, but also unnumbered thousands of Syrian citizens. The same pattern con-tinues to emerge in Mexico – despite the violent deaths, the awareness still spreads and the possibility of positive change in-creases. Herein lies the power of the truth: as long as people are brave enough to re-veal it, it will find a way out. The deaths of these journalists, along with all others who have perished in the face of danger in their field, is a tragedy, but some light remains in the rubble of these horrible situations. Though they will never report another story, Covin, Ochlik, the journal-ists in Vera Cruz, and countless others live on in the lasting contributions they made in their final sacrifice for the truth.

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Use Your Noggin: Avoiding Head Trauma

High school football has become a staple in American culture. Hard-ened athletes wrestle opponents to the ground while fans cheer in the background. But underneath the surface, football and other high intensity sports hide unforeseen dangers. Each year thousands of players, even high school athletes, endure traumatic head injuries without receiving proper medical attention. “These kids want to fight through it. They want to be brave for their friends. They also want to stay in the game,” says Mike Fer-nandez, Mater Dei High School Football team trainer. These head injuries are usually more severe than they appear and, most fright-ening of all, could lead to a dan-gerous condition called Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE. CTE symptoms can in-clude depression, mood disorders, and memory loss. This condition gained widespread attention after recent events involving the deaths of professional football players, including San Diego football leg-acy, Junior Seau. Although there is no verified connection between Seau’s suicide and CTE, his death has aroused the same concerns many NFL players and school ath-letes have been faced with in the last decade. With contact sports becoming more physical, year after year, we are forced to ask the question, “What’s the cost?” Each year in the United States, nearly two million high school football players experience head injuries (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). When a football player rams into another, he is putting himself at risk. Ja-

son Reid, from the Washington Post, commented, “With each bone-break-ing, head-injuring hit, NFL players are killing them-selves slowly.” What happens to the brain in these instances is hor-rific. The soft brain tissue slams into the cranium, causing an injury that might not be recognizable to the receiver. The brain doesn’t register pain. Even worse is what happens afterwards - the results of a second-ary impact. Damaged brain cells can irreversibly destroy other neigh-boring brain cells, essentially com-mitting “cellular suicide.” “CTE is a disease of violence,” writes Jonah Lehrer. “It is what happens when the brain is smashed into the skull over and over again” (grantland.com). According to Lehrer’s re-search, 60,000 high school football players a year are diagnosed with concussions. Studies suggest that at least 30,000 more have suffered from undiagnosed concussions. But the sad thing about CTE is that it is only identifiable after a person has died. The youngest person ever re-ported to have CTE was an eighteen-year-old. Although his death was not directly related to head trauma (bostonglobe.com), the player suf-fered from multiple concussions in his athletic career (grantland.com). Those with CTE face difficulties others can’t imagine. Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients also experience similar symptoms (news-medical.net). Like Alzheimer’s and demen-tia patients, athletes with CTE live

in a delicate mental state as a re-sult of their injuries. The condition can be even more debilitating for high school football players since their brains are still developing. CAHS is in the process of taking preventative measures to en-sure the safety of its own athletes. Starting next year, a “Head Injury Awareness” course will be required for all the coaching staff. “This course will educate [our coaches] on what symptoms to look for to protect our athletes,” says Mr. Boshaw, Ath-letic Director. “We will also be edu-cating the parents and athletes to look for symptoms of head injuries and make sure to ‘sit out’ if they see any of these symptoms.” Addition-ally, athletes will have to sign an in-formational packet regarding head injuries. CAHS is hopeful that these changes will improve sports safety. CTE is a horrific disease, but more saddening is that simple steps could be taken to prevent it in high school football. Concus-sions in high school could easily increase the likelihood of develop-ing CTE in later years. Those suf-fering from CTE have given ev-erything everything to their sport, which in turn has injured them, both physically and mentally. The cycle of pain must come to an end.

By Sarah Aten

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pendent candidates, from the poorer districts, who are unlikely to survive the impending carnage but are will-ing to try anyway. High school stu-

dents, although they may not have any direct influence on the outcome of the election, have the power to

community

Presidential Election 2012Many high school students are in-timidated by politics. It makes sense; the political world is messy, complicated, and scary. But poli-tics are also important, although we don’t realize how much influ-ence they have over our lives. Even though the majority of CAHS stu-dents aren’t old enough to vote, the decision in 2012 is going to be influ-encing us for years. The president-elect will be making decisions which could affect your ability to get into college, get a job, get car insurance, your high school education quality, and many other things. Although it’s not easy to make sense out of the campaigning and complain-ing, this helpful guide will make the 2012 presidential campaign simple and easy to understand. The presidential race is essentially the Hunger Games. Tributes from the Republican and Democratic parties are sent to the political arena, with a few inde-

help candidates in the form of giv-ing support. You are the sponsors. With so much misinformation about politics coming from so many sources (parents, friends, the media, etc.), it is difficult to make genuinely informed decisions about who to sup-port. Many have given up on taking part in the political process altogether, claiming that politicians will never re-ally represent the will of the people. But as Mark Twain said, “A person who won’t read is no greater than a person who can’t read.” During this election, make it a goal to stay informed about the issues, rather than simply sup-porting the presidential nominee for the party you’re most familiar with. If you’re having difficulty sorting out which candidates share your views on the issues, check out electnext.com. It’s similar to Internet dating sites; it asks you a few simple questions about your beliefs and then offers some political “matches” based on your answers. You may be surprised at the results.

By Anzy McWha

The presidential race is essen-

tially the Hunger Games. Tributes from the Repub-lican and Demo-cratic parties are

sent to the political arena...

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On May 12, 2012, a new exhibit opened at the Escondido Municipal Gallery. It features artwork by students at various schools in Escondido, as well as several works by students here at CAHS. There

are several sections in the gallery, two of which are dedicated to the artwork of high school students. The show includes artworks of various mediums: paint, pencil, collage, and sculpture. Prominently placed at the entrance of the high school exhibit is a large portrait of Albert Einstein, a collaborative work of students at our school, along with many other artworks from CAHS. Students who have works in the show include Katie Buss (9), Kelly Chambers (10), Tyler Coon (10), Jenna Franklin (9), Se-bastian Nider (11), Amanda Parsons (11), Carrie Radcliff (11), Juliana Robinson (10), Sal Russo (11), Ally Taylor (9), Randy Wisnoski (12),

Young Artists Impress at Art Gallery By Ben Burkley

and all the Art 2 students who helped with the Einstein portrait. Students whose art is featured in the gallery were able to enter a drawing to win a gift card to Michael’s. Mr. McGaugh was awarded a check for $100 to buy more supplies for the art classes at our school. Mr. McGaugh said that he is most proud of his students when “they use their creativity to make an art project their own.” The art exhibit will be running until June 3; admis-sion is free. Hopefully the school has the opportunity to participate in this phenomenal event again in the future.

5The Charlatan

opinion

Modern Ch iva l ry

Chivalry. When you think about this word, you tend to correlate it with the Knights of the Round Table and King Arthur. You may think of damsels in distress and men in shining armor on beautiful white horses. You may even envi-sion clashing swords and jousting. What was chivalry? The definition: the thing people of “back then” lived for, right? Sort of. Chivalry was originally a code of honor for knights, and all men were called to this way of life. This code of con-duct called men to be “truthful, loyal, courteous to others, support-ers of justice, and defenders of the weak.” Basically, it was a quest to be gentlemen, which called men to a higher moral standing, becoming wholesome and cordial. This noble code shaped society and left an im-pression on that era. Chivalry also invited women to be ladies, kind and respectful, and to scourge character traits that made them rude and un-charitable. The time of chivalry was a time of sympathy and etiquette, which was considered nothing less than the common standard. People felt respected and acknowledged. Now in the 21st century, things have definitely changed. There are no damsels in distress, nor are there any knights in heavy armor riding around on horses, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn lessons of common courtesy from the past. Everyone wants to be treated well. It’s a natural and deserved human quality. There are plenty of examples on how to share chivalrous cordiality. Instead of rushing away after class, you can thank your teacher for their often unnoticed work. When you see someone drop an item with their

hands full, you can rush over to help them. If you see another stu-dent down in the dumps, you can ask them how their day has been and offer your friendship. Per-haps when you see that lady with the little kids entering a building, you could hold open the door for her and her family. You know how people put a lot of effort into look-ing nice for school, doing well in a class, or putting forth their talent? Feel free to genuinely compliment them and make their day. Another good example is to be respectful to your parents, and I am not saying just nodding your head and listen-ing to them. Be obedient, do those unwanted tasks voluntarily, and as-sist your parents to give them the honor they deserve for loving, car-ing, and providing for you, all your life, without repay. A simple “thank you” and “I love you” from the bot-tom of your heart would really mean the world to them. Actions as simple as these make this world a better place, and we can thank our past models, the ladies and gentlemen of yore, for setting great examples of human decency. I’m not saying we have to change our lives complete-ly, but we can definitely emulate their noble actions and politeness. Any way you look at it, it’s defi-nitely a topic worth thinking about.

By Celeste Carillo-Salado

The full deep blackness fills an empty sky,The Ancient yellow lampposts remind us of a time.

A time tomorrow yet to dawn, the rising of the morning sun,

The silver clouds surrounding, standing guard before the sea.

A slow and silent song is seeping through the hills,As sun and silence mingle in a symphony of wills.The battle always won, yea, the battle never won,

The fire raging, not so silver-- lining kingdom come.Blazing rays, the morning haze, crashes through the

dark,As waves and whispers stand and pay allegiance in

the heart,

Office of the thinker and the broken stand the same,Monument of all our glory, statute to our shame.

The shine is more for seeing now than being seen or won,

Light is truly brightest yet our recognition none.The Memory of misery has all but faded out from

me,Yet now I do remember of the dawn and of the sun.

The vibrancy of passion that all had once sur-rounded me,

Is waning with the falling tide and hidden with the deep.

I am just a Charlatan, standing still with you,Crying with the sunshine over all our afternoons.

The golden growing white is but an ebbing gray defeat,

Holding onto every heartbeat of these empty streets.I have forgotten of the rise, but here before the fall,If one last gaze I raise upon you I would say this

song.I have but one day only, ever, that I stand to live,

And I would ever, only, choose to stand for I would give.

Anything to fall for you as I did in your rise,So much so that I daresay I have indeed arrived.Again to cherish above all the beauty you possess,Again to name you sunshine, and from me of you

express:

The soul my soul is warming onThe still that’s shattering the dawn

The shout as loud as trumpet yet as tame as violin.The colors of the dreams of oldThe golden that our father’s told

The sight to see and die between I lay thee down, my soul.

The twists and turns I’ve had with youThe time I’ve yet to spend with you

The treasure that I treasure over all I’ll ever know.

A poem by Jared Smith

6 entertainment

Movie Review:The Avengers By Noah Campbell

Video Game Review: UprisingBy Jakob Woo-Ming

all or as a team. Furthermore, Kid Icarus: Uprising uses nearly all of the 3DS’ features, from its 3-D effects to AR card collecting. Despite its awesomeness, one criticism of the game is its tricky control scheme. You aim your attacks with the touch screen, move around with the Circle Pad, and attack with the L Button. But there are style changing options available. Another criticism of the game is that the control hand holds the entire system, adding pressure to your hand. However, the game comes packed with a small plastic tabletop that holds the 3DS up, freeing your hands from pain. I highly recommend using this stand. Overall, Kid Icarus: Uprising is one of the best games for any 3DS owner. If you can cope with the tight controls, this game is a wild ride that will keep you addicted for months.

“Sorry to keep you waiting!” Pit says when he dives into the skies. He has entered his first game after two decades of sitting on the benches. On March 23, 2012, Kid Icarus: Uprising came out for Nintendo 3DS. Pit is guided by the Goddess of Light, Palutena, as they fight out the Underworld Army, led by the recently revived Goddess of Darkness, Medusa. Facing several twists and turns along the way, including guest appearances from creatures of Greek mythology, Pit has a lot on his plate. The story is addicting and deep, but includes hilarious dialogue and strong voice acting, which is a first for most Nintendo games. The gameplay is extremely intense. Pit has to shoot his way through three different parts of a regular level. To fight, Pit has nine categories of weapons, and each individual weapon is unique with different modifiers and ranges. He can even fuse two weapons together to make multiple types of weapons, and receive weapons from other players. The sheer amount of content in this game makes it easy to compare to the popular Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The single player mode is about 10 to 15 hours for an average player. However, the game allows you to change its intensity, from a scale of 0 to 9 (2 is the default). There is also a competitive online multiplayer option that puts you against players from across the world in a free-for-

The worldwide anticipated movie The Avengers was released on May 4, 2012. This sensational film has been building up fans’ anticipation since 2008, when Ironman became an instant suc-cess. The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Cap-tain America (Chris Evans), and Black Widow (Scarlett Johans-son) joined forces with Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.). They cre-ated the beginning of a group of superheroes who team together in the fight against Thor’s cor-rupt adopted brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston). In its opening weekend, Avengers made $207.4 million, shattering records and quickly climbing to the top of the “Top 10 Opening Weekends of All Time” list. Fans were blown away by the extraordinary spe-cial effects and were on the edge of their seats, wondering how the team would overcome their conflicts and join together to fight the rising evil. Because this movie was skillfully designed and appeals to many crowds, from comic book geeks to action fans, it is not surprising that it gath-ered many enthusiastic followers. I give this film an enthusiastic five “claws” up!

Batman $40,489,746Batman Returns $45,687,711Jurassic Park $47,626,828Batman Forever $ 52,784,433The Lost World $72,132,785Sorcerer’s Stone $90,294,621Spider-Man $114,844,116

Dead Man’s Chest $135,634,554Spider Man 3 $151,116,516The Dark Knight $158,411,483Deathly Hallows Part 2 $169,189,427Marvel’s The Avengers $200,300,000

BOX OFFICE TOP 10 MOVIE GROSS

7entertainment

Book Review: The Fault in our Stars by John Green

DRESSING TO IMPRESS: GUYSA first impression always lasts - especially when it’s a good one. Girls tend to notice when a guy can carry himself in an attractive way. When asked about what he does to impress the ladies, Malachi Baldwin replies, “showers and smelling good always help.” It’s true! Most girls would agree that if a guy has outstanding hygiene, he is considerably more appealing to the female population. Kenner Johnson says she finds a “unique style” attractive in guys. However, diversity in style depends on the personality of the wearer.

One guy can pull off a simple t-shirt, jeans, and Vans outfit, while another could rock a beanie, flannel, and denim combination. Some even pull off more outgoing clothing choices, such as “the hipster.” Dressing to impress goes further than just noticing other people; it may also provide a professional appearance when interviewing for a job or college, or just being respected by the people around you. To the left is a chart with some tips for you males out there from some girls who care.

The Fault in Our Stars, John Green’s latest addition to his collection of works, has not fallen short of his admirers’ high expectations. At sixteen years old, Hazel is lucky to be alive, being diagnosed with thyroid cancer (a disease that colonizes the lungs) at thirteen. She spends her days lugging around her oxygen tank (dubbed “Phillip”), attending depressing support groups, and re-reading her favorite book, An Imperial Affliction, written by the mysterious Peter Van Houten. During a particularly dragging support session, she meets the alluring Augustus Waters. Seventeen, one legged, and dropped from

heaven, he offers Hazel a chance to open herself to new friendships and perspectives of life. Green’s reputation for adult themes might make some hesitant to read the book; however, although there is one instance of questionable content, it is very brief and not explicitly detailed. Filled with wisdom, wit, and fresh outlooks, The Faults in Our Stars gives an excellent story that will draw forth new musings on what life is and what it means. Green’s story takes the unique perspective of a young cancer patient trying to drift her way through the “side effects” of dying while exploring the depths of what leaving a legacy really means.

By Grace Taylor & Tannar Mandak

By Madison Lindsley

DO & DON’T

1. Shallow v-necks/crew necks2. Straight leg jeans3. Striped sweaters4. Clean clothes5. Make eye con-tact and smile6. Clean hair7. Good smelling cologne

1. Plunging v-necks with chest hair2. REALLY skinny jeans3. Plaid with stripes OR plaid with a different plaid4. T-shirt with pit stains5. Stare like a creep6. Bed head7. Body odor

Some tips for the gents

8 sports

First League Title: Check!

Every year, the Caiman Athletics program increases in its oppor-tunities for student athletes. One of the more exciting things going on in the CAHS sports world is the arrival of veteran football coach Bob Manning. When asked about his new role in our ath-letic department, Coach Man-ning says, “I am very excited to be joining the Caiman family as the varsity football coach. I have some lofty future goals for our varsity and junior varsity eleven-man teams.” It sounds like Coach Manning means business! After twenty years of coaching experi-ence, he certainly has the drive and determination to prepare the players for their first year as an eleven-man team, and he sin-cerely wants them to play excel-lently. “I think I am a players' coach. I am firm, but fair and I have a passion for the game.” With Coach Manning leading the football team, this coming year is going to be an eventful season for the football players! An action-packed year for the football team also means an exciting year for the fans, dance team, and cheerleading team. With new talents in both groups, the dance team and cheer team plan to have energetic and entertaining halftime per-formances throughout the year. Other sports and organizations are also preparing for excellence next year, including volleyball, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, golf, track and field, and swimming. With all these athletic options, students have plentiful opportunities out on the field, running on the track, jumping on the court, or even in the stands as dedicated fans!

The intensity rises - the golfer takes a deep breath as he gauges his distance from the hole. He strides over to the ball and swings with full force. The team cheers with victorious emotion when they see the ball drop into the hole. CAHS’ golf team scored vic-tory! Congratulations to the golf team for winning the Citrus League Champi-onships. They ended with a boast-wor-thy score of 485 (for 18 holes) against Vincent Memorial with 503, Escondido Adventist Academy with 555, and Bor-rego Springs with a score of 616. This helped the team to move onto the next level as representatives of the league. When asked how winning this game made him feel, freshman golfer Josh

Lawrence replied, “This was a very exciting moment for me since I had the privilege to be on the very first golf team at Classical Academy to win championships.” The team went to a play-in CIF round against Pacific Ridge on May 14. Unfortunately, they lost 206 to 261, which ended the op-portunity to move onto the next level. Coach Mike Jackson said, “We had an awesome season. I am proud of the students for putting in so much time everyday to golf, which gave them the advantage to progress and bring them to the championships. We had a lot of fun during this sea-son; they all got along so well and they are such a good group of kids.”

New CoachBy Chase McCarthy

By Emilee Drake

CAHS Paintball Team placed 4th out of 18 teams in Total Combat Paintball’s high school tournament

featuring division 3 & 4 teams from San Diego County.

If you want to join the paintball team next year, contact John Welnick

at j.p.welnick@gmail.com

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SUMMER WORKOUT PLANDid you fail your freshman PE test, or do you remember it and cringe? Get ripped, get lean, and stay fit through summer with this easy to follow workout plan! By Drake Senter

Drake’s Training Tips Recovery drinks and small snacks afterward boost results and make you feel like a million bucks - try chocolate milk (that’s right!), regular milk, whey protein, and electrolyte-infused water.

For snacks, great choices include berries, eggs, nuts, salmon, whole grain cereal, and cherries.

“Do your best and forget the rest!” Don’t give up! The workouts will only get easier from here on out. Re-tire your lazy chair and bust your butt for awesome results!

Blast music during your workout! It boosts your mood and keeps your mind off the pain.

It’s always more fun and motivating with friends, especially if they want the results as much as you do. This creates friendly competition and helps enhance success.

Stretching after your workout will not only make you feel better immediately, but will also keep the sore-ness at bay.

For each routine, max out (until exhausted) each exercise and then move to the next. Repeat whole cycle at least three times. Use each routine for four-week intervals, and then move on to the next. These routines can be used repeatedly, but never the same one in succession. The whole goal of having multiple routines is to create muscle confusion, which prevents plateaus and maximizes results. To watch demos of each exercise (adapted from P90X) visit rspinner3122000 at youtube.com.

Routine 1 Routine 3Routine 2Push UpsRock Star HopsPlanks

Jumping SquatsScissorsMilitary Push Ups

BurpeesWall SquatsSide Crunches

sports

Interested in joining a sport next year?

Get an athletic packet from the office

Go to the doctor for a sports physi-cal and get a doc-tor’s signature

Give the packet to Mrs. Felix in the front office by July 5, 2012

DON’T FORGET TO...

Make your voice heard! Write a letter to the editor. Email letters to Madeline Taylor at mtaylor9394@gmail.com

Questions? Comments? Praise? Concerns?

10Teacher Interview: Ms. Robin McRobbie

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Madison Lindsley: If you could reunite any band (dead or alive), who would it be? RM: The Beach Boys! I loved dancing to my mom’s old Beach Boys records with my siblings when we were younger. ML: What qualities do you admire most in a student? RM: Honesty and a willingness to really TRY.ML: In high school, who was your celebrity crush?RM: I don’t know why, but I thought David Schwimmer (Ross from Friends) was soooo hot. Has it changed since then? I still like nerds, but I’m over Ross. ML: Favorite movie? RM: October Sky.ML: Who inspires you? And why? RM: People who face adversity and keep a positive attitude. ML: TV Show? RM: When I was younger I LOVED Star Trek and reruns of Get Smart. My current favorite is probably Modern Family. ML: Describe your first car.RM: I saved up in high school and bought myself an old grey Honda Civic. People called it “the skate” because it was shaped like one.

ML: If you had one word to inspire students, what would that word be? And why? RM: Choice. Every day we make choices that will determine who we are and who we will become. ML: What was your favorite part of high school? RM: I loved so much about high school! One of my favorite memories was the week long ca-noe trip we took our senior year. We canoed all day and camped in different places each night. Least favorite? Ummm...my fashion? Jalen would NOT have approved.

The first beauty pageant in America was planned to take place in 1854 by a man named Phineas Barnum. The impending pageant, however, was canceled because of a public protest. Though it is unclear why the people protested against this glorious event, it was most likely because the contes-tants were ugly. Well, let’s just say, they obviously weren’t as attrac-tive as our group of young men in this year’s Mr. CAHS competition. This year’s show, along all the others, was hosted by our very own Ms. Lieber. Eleven boys hit the stage, strutting their stuff and showing off their mascu-linity to our senior lady judges.

Both Peter Kuebler (Mr. Hipster) and Caleb Wright (Mr. Hyper Intel-lectual) amazed the audience with their dazzling dancing, and Mr. E continued the mystery of who he really was. Though our boys were all extremely talented in every way possible, only one proudly took the title of Mr. CAHS: David Sher-lock, a.k.a. “Mr. Homeschooler.” Mr. Homeschooler stole the coveted title with his elegant evening wear, or should I say sleepwear, in the evening wear competition, and his ambidextrous abilities in the talent competition. Though there was only one winner, all of these handsome contestants made our school proud.

By Ree O’Neal

Lions and Tigers and Exams - Oh My!It’s easy to identify AP students dur-ing the two-week span of AP testing. Generally, during this time, this highly stressed group of brave souls rushes from classroom to classroom clutch-ing heaps of notes and flashcards with manic looks in bleary, sleep-deprived eyes. The exams themselves are gru-eling, leaving students brain-dead for hours – even days. After the tests are

By Madeline Taylor

MR. CAHS

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ASB ELECTION WEEKElection week. The week that ASB hopefuls across campus prove they are willing to do whatever it takes to be a leader. From dressing up in mis-matched clothes to strutting their stuff in pink flannel pajamas, there’s no stopping these fearless students. For one week, the school is bathed in pa-triotic spirit and candidates’ posters screaming “Vote for me!” Students go from class to class asking themselves, “Who is the best candidate for ASB president? Who am I going to vote for?” The candidates are given one last chance to make an impression on the student body at the culmination of election week - the convention. The candidates have one chance at a speech to show their class that they want it and that they’ve got what it takes. Some speak with ease while others are nervous, but all the candidates do their best and leave the audience smiling. In between speeches, the cohort “states” challenge each other in games like the frozen t-shirt race and an arm wres-tling competition. This year, the junior state of New York swept for most spirit with their insane amount of class en-

thusiasm and epic state cheer. The state of Texas won for best costumes, flaunting their plaid shirts and jaunty cowboy hats. Florida’s comical chant earned them the prize for best slogan. John Welnick, the new ASB Presi-dent, along with Hannah Sazon, ASB Vice President, were elected to lead the 2012-2013 school year. Malachi Baldwin was voted Senior Class Presi-dent alongside Keala DeAngelo, Vice President. Anna Huffman, Junior Class President, will be leading her class with Vice President Deven Stanley. Last-ly, Kolbe Schanzenbach, Sophomore Class President, will team up with Vice President Blaine Fletcher. With these great leaders, the 2012-2013 school year promises to be a success.

By Maddie Seling

Madison Lindsley: If you could re-unite any band (dead or alive), who would it be?Chris Minkoff: The Beatles.ML: What qualities do you admire most in a student?CM: A student who is responsible, hard working, creative, and willing to take risks.ML: In high school, who was your celebrity crush? Has it changed since then?CM: With all of my schoolwork and sports commitments, who could have had time for a crush in high school?ML: Favorite movie?CM: Elf.ML: Who inspires you? And why?CM: My 92-year-old grandmother. She has such energy at that age and a sense of humor, which got her through many hard times in her life. She also speaks multiple languages and survived German occupation in France during World War II.ML: Favorite TV show?CM: Planet Earth.ML: Favorite artist?CM: Picasso.ML: Describe your first car?CM: A GMC Safari. [It’s] basically a huge van that could fit eight people in it. Gas mileage wasn’t the best, however...ML: If you had one word to inspire students, what would that word be? And why?CM: To quote a student of mine, I will use three words, if I may, “Sí se puede” (“Yes you can”). With hard work, anything is possible, even learning a different language. I never thought I would be a Spanish teacher!ML: What was your favorite part of high school? Least favorite?CM: The challenging classes and being on the soccer and golf team. My least favorite part was freshman year.

over, however, AP students really have nothing left to accomplish. Movies and tasty snacks are the most common post-exam treats, but as AP Calculus teacher Mr. Shields says, “It gets bor-ing watching movies week after week.” So this year, Mr. Shields organized a field trip for students who had taken two or more AP exams. The destina-tion? The San Diego Zoo Safari Park for a day full of fun under the “Afri-can” sun. When asked why he decided to have this trip, Mr. Shields replied, “Because AP students are awesome, and the Safari Park is awesome. In all honesty, though, it’s because we all do nothing for a few weeks after ex-ams [...] and I thought we could so something else fun and at least slightly

educational.” Well, all the students seemed to agree that the trip was in-deed a fantastic reward after months of study and even made the misery of exams worth it. Senior Ashley John-son said that “after all that work, we finally got to enjoy time with our AP ‘family’ and relax without worrying about studying.” The trip did reveal how sharing difficult circumstances unites people. From squishing in the African Safari tram to begging “Dad” (a.k.a. Mr. Shields) for ice cream, the students and teachers were alive with a sense of camaraderie and joy. The exams were conquered, and everyone was ready to celebrate their victory.

Teacher Interview: Mr. Chris Minkoff

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PRESSURE

Most colleges will not acknowl-edge the AP class credits unless you score a 3 or higher on the AP exam. It is a no brainer that Advanced Placement classes are a great way to score extra units for college; that is, if you succeed in the class. If you are interested in taking an AP class during your high school career, here is some information about taking an AP class. AP classes are college level classes; they push your regular 4.0 GPA to an inflated 5.0 GPA scale. If you currently have a GPA between 2.0-3.0, AP classes may not be the best fit for you. But if you’re a 4.0 student, talk to a guidance counselor about taking an AP class. If you’re eligible to take an AP class, make sure to bal-ance out your curricular and extracurricular activities. Don’t enroll in classes you don’t need - they take up your time and it’s better to have less classes and finish with A’s and B’s! Finally, if you find you are getting below a B in your AP class, you might consider switching back to col-

lege preparation courses; AP classes are serious classes only for students who are willing to put in plenty of hard work and time. While taking the class, make sure to surround yourself with friends who will help you succeed in the class, as well as you helping them. Always pay attention in class and take in as much information as you can; it will pay off. Sometimes you will have to say goodbye to your so-cial life, because taking an AP class sacrifices a good deal of your spare time. Hanging out with friends on the weekend when you should be working on a big project will turn out badly, because you need to focus on the class. AP courses are not some-thing you can breeze through; they require a great deal of devo-tion. Some students are prepared and willing to give that extra work for their classes, but if you’re not prepared to make that sacrifice, then maybe you’re not yet ready for these challenging courses. When asked for words of wisdom about success in AP classes, a veteran AP student re-plies, “Only take an AP course if you’re serious and ready for the dedication. AP isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay.” I hope this helped! If in-terested in taking an AP class, speak with Mrs. Woodard in the school office.

By Nathalie Hodge

Q: Any advice on finding a job?A: Apply to every place you can think of. I know that it is very difficult to get a job when you are younger and have no experience. Ask people you know who may own a business or have relation-ships with people that manage at a business of interest. When you do find jobs that interest you and begin the application process, include a resume that shows off your work skills. Include any babysitting experience, yard work, helping your elderly neighbor with her house cleaning, and even your community service experience. Your hard work will go a long way to impress your future employer. The next step is the interview process. Research the business where you are interviewing on the Internet. Practice answering common interview questions (you can find these all over the web). The more prepared you are mentally, the easier the interview will be. On the day of, schedule plenty of time to get to the job site. Arrive early and dress to impress! Interview attire is typically semi-formal and business professional. Make eye contact and smile. Confidence is a must. After you’re hired (hooray!), you must complete the work permit application the school requires (if you are under age 18). Mrs. Anaya is in charge of work permits. In order to be approved for the permit, you must agree to maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher at all times. A job is a huge commitment! Be sure you are ready to take on the responsibility. Q: I don’t understand what my teacher is saying, but if I ask questions, everyone will realize how dumb I am. What should I do?A: Most teachers will quickly tell you that there is no such thing as a “dumb” question! In fact, many teachers wish that their students would ask more questions in class. Keep this in mind when you’re confused on a subject and want some clarification; chances are, your teacher would be more than happy to answer. Plus, there are probably several other students who are wonder-ing the exact same thing and would benefit from the teacher’s answer. If you’re really struggling with a concept, though, and you feel as though you need additional help, you can speak with the teacher privately after class. If you need to meet with them later, just let them know you prefer to be alone and don’t want anybody to know you’re asking for help. Most teachers are really good about helping their students when they need it and respecting their wishes. Remember, asking questions does NOT mean you’re dumb at all! You are being a proactive, responsible student by seeking out help when you need it.

Chandler’s Chatter

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Here’s to the Memories

PROM 2012By Kenner Johnson

Prom - perhaps the single most important social event in one’s high school career. It starts as girls in dresses and boys in tuxes in an elegant setting, and then is transformed into one of the most memorable nights of youth. But what makes prom such a vital part of the high school expe-rience? Anyone can dress up and enjoy fine dining and dancing, but prom has proved over generations to be far more than just a night on the town. At CAHS, many traditions dur-ing the special evening draw the stu-dent body together. For instance, the candle lighting ceremony is a unique rite of passage. Each senior receives a lighted candle to represent lead-ership, and then they form a circle around the body of junior students. After words of encouragement from the senior class president, the senior students take their flame and ignite the candle of a junior. This symboliz-es the passing of leadership from one class to another, while also creating a common goal between the two classes.

The seniors are united by their lead-ership, bound together by the choices they made while leading the school, while the juniors are presented with the challenge of accepting that lead-ership the next year. Together, these two classes join to create a commu-nity other schools envy. “CAHS senior class of 2012: You are amazing peo-ple. We, the class of 2013, will have a difficult challenge in living up to all of you! You are irreplaceable and will be greatly missed,” says Shelby Lieurance, a junior prom attendee. Prom stands as more than fancy clothes, flowers, food, and dancing. It represents unity through common goals and a sense of com-munity. These memories, friends, and closeness can’t be bought for any price; it’s a rare quality that CAHS is fortunate to possess. Although dress-es, tuxes, beautiful decorations, li-mos, and crazy dancing provide a fun environment, it’s the people that truly make prom a night to remember.

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As the Class of 2012 leaves our campus behind, they are preparing to start their new walks in over 24 different colleges! Let’s give them a warm well-wishing as they take this slightly frightening yet thrilling leap in their lives. The pins on the map rep-resent the colleges that students will be attend-ing in the fall, and around the map is the complete list of colleges to which students were accepted.

A tassel, diploma, terms of graduation.A time of pride and joy, words of congratulation.‘Tis the year 2012, and the seniors are packingyet I must describe the legend they are leaving.The seniors of this year have always been there

ready with advice, helping with care.Pulling jokes from their hats,and advice from their belts,

lending ears and tears,leaving memories

and remedies.They have always been known as the overachievers,

the smarties, the worriers, and the fighters.They charted unknown waters,with new classes and teachers,proved strong against troubles.

They leave behind a legacyof strength and courage, fortitude and might,of kind words and smiles, laughter all around,

‘twas the little things in which they took delight,and helped us to reach the top of our mound.

Moving On:The Class of 2012

Ode to the Seniors

By Kirsten Lopez

Adams State University, Arizona State University Azusa, Pacific University, Belmont Abbey, Belmont University, Benedictine University, Biola University, Cal Baptist University, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California State

University, Dominguez Hills, California State University East Bay, California State University Fresno, California State University Long Beach, California State University Pomona, California State University San Marcos, Calvary Chapel Bible College Murrieta,

Case Western Reserve University, Catholic University of America, Chapman University, Chico State University, College of William and Mary, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Drexel University, Emerson College, Emery Riddle Aeronautical

University, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise, Fordham

University, Grand Canyon, Hillsdale

College,

Humboldt University, California

Polytechnic State University Pomona,

Ithaca College, Kings College, Mira Costa Community

College, NAU, New York University, Northern Arizona University, Olivette College, Palomar Community College,

Pepperdine University, Pima Medical Institute, Point Loma Nazarene University, Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Providence Christian College, Providence

College, Purdue University, Saint Louis University, San Diego State University, San Francisco University, Sonoma State, Southern Utah University, St. John’s University, Trinity Western, Colorado Mesa State University, Ulutuartle University, University of California Berkeley, University of California Fullerton, University of California

Irvine, University of California Los Angeles, University of California San Diego, University of San Diego, University of Southern California, University of Steubenville, University of Utah, University of Washington, Vanguard University, Masters College,

Westmont University

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At any given point today and in history, the story pre-vails. Unlike fashion trends or fad diets, the story lives strong despite the ever-changing climate of our world. But it’s easy to misunderstand, or worse – to forget – the sacred art of storytelling. When I was 20, I attended the San Diego Writer’s Guild conference. I was surrounded by a bunch of old people who were well-known or aspir-ing authors. I felt like a dill pickle in the middle of an Oreo cookie tray. I just didn’t fit in. I wasn’t an author or any kind of world-renowned novelist. I wasn’t even a college grad. But, my feelings changed when I attended a workshop about storytelling. It was there that I first understood that who I was really did matter, and that I had a story to share with the world (even if I wasn’t an established writer). I learned that stories aren’t re-served just for book pages and movie screens. They are all around us, all of the time. We might think that stories are saved for the most creative authors, daring journalists, or musical art-ists. But our stories aren’t limited to the ones with an “official” title. They are ours. And it’s our job to share them. It’s actually part of our purpose. As humans, we desire to be heard and known. We crave connection with other people who can share in our experiences. But far too often, we don’t share who we are because of fear, or the possibility of rejection. So, my challenge to you is this – share your story. Share who you are with others. Allow others the privilege of knowing you, and appreci-ate those who surround you each day. We might be sur-prised at how much we have in common. Whether your story is told in a casual conversa-tion between classes, at lunch, through a text message, a status update, a lyrical tune, a ride on the waves, a rap song, a poem, a journal, or a novel – tell your story. We share to be a part of the world around us, and no matter how great or small we may feel – we matter. You matter. Your story matters.

One Last Thought...By Ms. Klein

Towards the end of my sophomore year, Ms. Klein and I discussed the possibility of a school newspaper. Back then, it was just a far-off dream, a vague hypothetical senior project. Now, it’s a reality - you are holding the tangible manifestation of that dream in your hands. Serving as editor-in-chief for the first year of the Crim-son has been incredibly rewarding for me, and this ac-complishment couldn’t have been possible without the help of the paper’s fantastic supporters. Special thanks to Mr. Curry and the Grand Office staff for allowing us to take over their printer. To the amazing Crimson staff:

I can’t thank you enough for your hard work and dedi-cation, and I love you all dearly. To Ms. Klein, my teach-er, mentor, friend, and co-conspirator - a million thanks for tirelessly working with me to make this newspaper a reality. And finally, to the student body of CAHS, thank you all for reading the Crimson. This is your story - em-brace it, enjoy it, and love it. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this journey.

Signing off,Madeline Taylor, Crimson editor-in-chief

Letter from the Editor

Popsicles were invented by accident by an 11-year-old boy named Frank Epperson in

1905. He accidentally left a mixture of powdered soda and water, with a stirring stick, on his porch, and awoke the next morning to find a frozen pop! Cherry flavor popsicle is the

number one favorite flavor.

June is thefirst day of summer!

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The longest word in the OxfordEnglish Dictionary is

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosismeaning: a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very �ne

silica dust, causing in�ammation in the lungs

Holidays for the months of June

{ { June 4 : National Barefoot Day

June 14 : Devon’s Birthday

June 22 : Ugliest Dog Day

June 28 : National Handshake Day

National HeadacheAwareness Week

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National Candy Month

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The Crimson EditorsEditor-in-Chief: Madeline TaylorLayout and Design Editors: Maddie Seling & Brandon KirklenPhotography Editor: Chandler PayneGraphic Design Editor: Devon RojasAdviser: Ms. Corie Klein

Staff: Sarah Aten, Benjamin Burkley, Noah Campbell, Celeste Carrillo-Salado, Emily Drake, Nathalie Hodge, Makenzie John-son, Madison Lindsley, Tannar Mandak, Chase McCarthy, Anzy McWha, Ree O’Neal, Anice Richter, Madison Seling, Drake Senter, Grace Taylor, Jakob Woo-MingStudent Contributors: Jared Smith, Kirsten Lopez

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The Adventures of Soup Kitchen LarryBy Ben Burkley

Summer FunCaiman Crossword #2

Special thanks to Mr. Cameron Curry for his support!