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Diversity Celebrated at International Fair

Ashley Cisneros

Students Brittney Hernandez, Wilbert Palma, and Digna Paucay pose next to their Ecuador display.

On Friday, May 26th, Hill Regional Career Magnet High School had an International Fair in the gymnasium.
There were different tables surrounding the gym that represented each country and had different activities in-
spired by the different cultures. For example, the Japan station had an origami session that students could go
to learn how to do origami. There was also a henna station, where students could get their hands drawn on by
other students.

Dr. Decter, lead teacher of the science department, shared her thoughts on the fair. The International fair is
put on by the ONE club to celebrate and make people aware of the diversity of our students. Students created
boards to explain their cultures/countries of origin and wore traditional dresses. We played music and ate food
from different cultures.

Many student members of the ONE club also contributed to the international fair. Senior Kayla Claiborne
said, The purpose of the fair was to acknowledge the different cultures and celebrate what Career has to offer
the world in terms of diversity. I think the fair was very successful. A lot of classes took part in it. There were
a lot of volunteers, food, and activities. Seeing people actually engaged and wanting to be there was nice.
She contributed to the fair by making the Japan board with the help of friends. I did research about Japan,
and used the knowledge I already had to make the board. I brought in green tea, a Japanese fan, Japanese
coins, and Pocky from my house to put at our table to represent the culture of Japan, We had an origami ses-
sion at our table as well.

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Left: Students Akram Ahmed, Sumaiya Nizam, Sona Misra, and Poorna Balakumar pose at the International Fair. Right: Mrs. Wil-
liams serves eager students.

Senior Shannon Sadler said that the purpose of the fair was to celebrate the diversity and culture within the
school. It allowed students and faculty to take part in everything Career is and the best aspects of the school. It
took a lot of collaboration within the ONE club, creative thinking, and determination to make it the best we
can. This year, it came out better than expected.

The fair had a great turnout and students seemed to really enjoy it, already looking forward to next years
event.

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Heaven Bradley Sheyla Pedraza Mya Yorke
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Mock Crash Shocks, Educates
Tea Gray

Careers first ever mock crash on June 1st left students learning about
and confronting the ugly realities of drinking and driving. The mock
crash happened outside of Career High School, where the students partic-
ipated in the mock crash.

Two months ago, senior Lexie Kelleher came up with the idea to do a
mock crash. According to Jay Kemp, Lexie wanted to bring awareness
to drinking and driving and then I suggested the mock crash. However,
it was not smooth sailing from there. They faced many challenges when
planning this event. The most challenging was to make sure that we met
the requirements for administration and the activities committee. Be-
cause they had to get the event approved by administration, the date was
set in May but got pushed backed to June. Lexie was the communicator
throughout this whole time. She had to contact everyone who was in-
volved in the mock crash such as the ambulance, the fire department, and
the makeup artist. She even had to send out letters to parents. Although
there were many obstacles she faced, Lexie persevered and the mock
crash ended up being such a great and motivational event.

The mock crash started off with a scenario: Students arrived to see two
cars that crashed into each other. Students were in both of the cars and
one of the drivers was drinking. Then all of a sudden the girls in the car
Kemp and Kelleher pose at the mock crash started screaming, which indicated that they just crashed. The girls got
out of the car and their faces were bleeding and they had scars, courtesy
of makeup artist who made the girls seem like they just got into a car accident. The makeup seemed so real, it
looked like they were actually hurt. Emergency services raced to the scene. The fire truck came first, followed
by the ambulance. The paramedics made sure that the girls were fine; however, there were a couple of people
still stuck in the car. The emergency services had to actually tear the cars apart just to get the girls. The audi-
ence witnessed what an actual car accident looks like, and what the paramedics and firefighters have to do. In
end, some girls were pronounced dead. Even though everyone knew this was a mock crash with actors, seeing
it play out in front of us was shocking.

Lexie was inspired to run a mock crash after witnessing drunk driving after parties and seeing my friends
drive drunk and where I work, I see a lot of guests drive after they drink a lot. The whole point of this mock
crash was bring awareness to the problem drinking and driving. We, as teens, have to remember that drinking
and driving is a selfish and sometimes permanently damaging decision. There are always other options for you
to get home without driving, such as calling a cab, Uber, or having a designated driver. Not only can you get in
trouble legally, but you may
hurt or kill yourself and other
people. So please, students at
Career High School, stay safe
while on the road.

Two crashed cars hold student

actors at the scene of the mock
crash.

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Career Students Present at Netter School
On May 17th, the Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Med-
icine Health Professions Club took their end-of-the-year
trip to the medical school. Throughout the year, the club
learned about different medical professions from stu-
dents at the medical school. At the end of the year, all of
the chapters of the club convened at the medical school.
Each chapter gave a presentation on some aspect of
health care. This year, Career students gave an impres-
sive and thoughtful presentation on a variety of bioethi-
cal issues, such as assisted suicide and genetic manipu-
lation of fetuses ("designer babies"). The school gave a
presentation about nursing and the variety of roles nurs-
es can play in health care. Career students participated
in a "case" as the EMT and the doctor.

And, of course, we had a delicious lunch. Anyone inter-

ested in exploring a career in the health sciences is in-
vited to apply to the club for next year.

Left: Students Patrick Henri and Tamar Williams pose at their last
trip to the Netter School.

Please speak to Dr. Decter for more information about

the Netter Club.

New Class Officers Elected

As everyone knows we have recently just elected our representative officials for the next school year. Here are
the newly-elected officers for the classes of 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Class of 2018:
President: Azhaleia Reyes Class of 2020:
Vice President: Mondre Credle President: Tyra Newton
Secretary: Shamla Fazl Vice President: Terrace Gray
Treasurer: Sumaiya Nizam Secretary: Michelle Cortes
Historian: Selma Abouneameh Treasurer: Tristan Walker
Class Advisors: Ms. Merico and Mr. McTague Historian: Hailey Vaught
Class Advisors: Ms. Jalil and Mr. Osborne
Class of 2019:
President: Pamela Samuel
Vice President: Marc Gonzalez
Secretary: Carina Andrea
Treasurer: Poorna Balakumar
Historian: Aesha Acevedo
Class Advisors: Mr. Werth and Ms. Murphy

Anyone interested in participating in Student Government should speak to Ms. Grandfield or speak to a class
advisor.

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Capstone Questions and Answers
Heidy Ayala

Capstone. Since the first day of your freshman

year, it seems like every other year teacher has
been reminding you to think of what capstone
topic you may want to explore or what you feel
most passionately about. Recently, on May
26th, 76 seniors presented their capstone pro-
jects to panels of three teachers.

During an interview with Capstone teacher Ms.

Merico, she gave advice about something many
people worry about: picking a topic. Pick
something that youre interested in. If you pick
a topic that somebody else tells you about that
youre not thrilled about, youre not going to be
passionate, and your passions not going to
show through. That goes to show that although
many people may recommend you to do a cer-
tain topic, unless you actually feel comfortable
doing it or it's something that you are truly in-
terested in, don't do it.

A lot of work goes into planning and presenting

your capstone. Through this whole process you
Seniors Tory James, Danny Ampofo, and Anthony Calder pose
have to keep in mind that you have to make sure that
before presenting their capstone projects.
your final presentation fits within the six categories
that are in the rubric.
1. Presentation and Behavior- if you rehearsed or practiced
2. Description - how well you describe your project
3. Scope and Quality - showing that you worked all semester (not that you started it 2 weeks before it was
due)
4. Including your projects relevance to 21st Century Competencies
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Accessing and Analysing Information
Clear and Effective Communication
Initiative, Self-Direction, and Accountability
Citizenship and Responsibility
5. Description of Magnet Theme-how your project connects to business or health
6. And then a reflection on your work
Did you do everything you wanted to?
Was there anything you could improve on for next time?
What were some challenges or positives that you experienced?

Since Capstone is such a big part of your senior year, it's better to start looking at ideas now then to wait for
the last minute. Although Im not saying you to start it as a freshman or sophomore, you can still brainstorm
some ideas so that when it is time to start the presentation, you know what you want to do. As you go through
your high school journey, don't forget to remember to prioritize. Believe it or not, senior year--and Capstone--
will be here before you know it!

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Capstone Brainstorming: 5 Ideas
Carolyn Martinez
Need inspiration for your Capstone? Think about what youre interested in and what youve been though.

1.Sports
Its good physical activity, it can be connected to health or business, and it brings the community to-
gether.

2. Causes/Fundraising
If youre interested in a problem or an issue, you can get involved by raising money to help a founda-
tion or cause.

3. Health
There are so many things to research about health, especially for teenagers. You could try informing
teens/peers about being physically or mentally healthy on a daily basis.

4. Personal Experiences
If something has happened in your life, you could think about how it affected you in a positive way.
You could think about informing others on things you have learn based on your own experiences.

5. I Wish
If you have always wanted to do something, or if you have always wished Career had certain programs
or specialties, Capstone is your chance to get it started yourself!

Make Your Summer Plans!

Heaven Bradley

School is coming to an end, what time is it? SUMMERTIME!! Its our vacation!! There are so many activities
to do such as carnivals, parties, beach cookouts, college visits, parades, and of course work. What are you do-
ing this summer? Are you gonna sit poolside with your coke? Are you working a summer job? Yes, our sum-
mer is short, but let's make the most of it! You don't have to worry about going to sleep on time or staying up
late to study for tests! Throw all those papers in the trash and turn up like youve never been turnt before! Ca-
reer, what are your summer plans?

I will be doing GearUp at Southern for college credits.-Lesly Jimenez

This summer, I'm traveling with my sister and some friends, working, and preparing for college.-Naija Jack-
son

College classes and work.-Cheyenne Stewart

Taking classes at Southern for 3 college credits.- Alaysia McCann

Im going to this singing program.-Kaysee Booker

I'll be working, getting ready for college, and traveling.-Anniya Hansberry

I am working at my tutoring job this summer and I plan to shop and go to many places like water parks out of
state with my friends and family.-Yeimy Morales

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GSA Teaches Tolerance, Respect
Sheyla Pedraza

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. The LGBT community has been targeted by hate and
hateful political views, but the LGBT community has been stronger than ever to defend itself against those
who make fun of them or those that try to bring them down. The LGBT community has been fighting for their
rights. Some of the rights that they are still fighting for in America are protections against workplace and
school discrimination, gay conversion therapy, and violence.

The GSA, which stands for Gay-Straight Alliance, is a new club at Hill Regional Career High School. The
GSA invites every Career student to participate in conversations about being part of the LGBT community. It
also it lets students share their thoughts about how they feel or ask questions in a safe place where the rest of
the group can give advice on how to overcome those issues.

One anonymous Career student said, I feel like the club is very helpful. It shows that there are other people
like me, we are able to show how we feel and we are able to express ourselves without being judged at all. I
really appreciate the school for having this great club and I think everyone else enjoys it as well.

Sophomore student Myah Darden was a founding member of this program. The GSA is an organization that
you can run and support at your school; however, there wouldn't be a GSA without Karen Robinson. She got it
to our school and is the advisor of the program. What made me want to be in the GSA and eventually become
president is the simple fact that everybody goes through something and the GSA is a place where you are ac-
cepted and can feel safe regardless of sexual orientation. I love that everything it stands for, an overall idea
that everyone is equal. This way we can build open minds, open hearts, and leaders.

Darden discussed the benefits of having a GSA at Career. A GSA gives [students] an inside looks at a differ-
ent life, and a chance to ask questions that can change the way they look at the LGBTQ community. It also
gives students a chance to talk about their personal life without feeling overwhelmed or judged. There are
straight people in the GSA and they benefit just as much. Overall, it's a learning experience.

The GSA is great opportunity for students to get together and learn about each other while talking about topics
like LGBTQ issues without having to worry about being judged. Darden encourages all students to get in-
volved, describing the GSA as a safe, welcoming place to everyone regardless of their sexual orientation and
free of prejudice. It allows the students to get to know each other better living from different perspectives.

To learn more about the GSA, please speak to Ms. Robinson.

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 All Our Gratitude and Love
To Our Retiring Teachers
Best Wishes, Ms. Pearce!
Mya Yorke

Our favorite computer and business teacher, Ms. Pearce, is taking on a new
chapter in her life as she retires at the end of this year. Many people will
miss the charismatic Ms. Pearce, who cracks her classes up with her use of
humor and sarcasm.

12th grader Quiana Porter said, I will miss her so much! She has really
taught me a lot and she makes the class fun.

John Cardenas, junior, said that Ms. Pearce is a very nice teacher who
wants the best for her students. Junior Carolyn Martinez agreed, saying
that Ms. Pearce was a very tough teacher but she was always very under-
standing.

After eighteen years of teaching, Ms. Pearce has mixed feelings about pursuing a new adventure. I have hap-
piness and sadness about leaving, said Ms. Pearce. I am going to miss Careerthere are excellent teachers
here and excellent studentsbut I'm ready for a new journey.

We love you, Ms. Pearce, and we wish you all the best!

Thank You, Mrs. Alogna!

Gabrielle Banks

Mrs. Alogna is one of our most loved EMT/ EMS teachers. She has been working at this school for over 19
years. She has been hard at work to help her students become accountable
EMT/EMS professionals. Although she is leaving this school, she will
still be working to forward the EMS community and will still work as an
EMT. Mrs. Alogna is known as a teacher with high standards, and her
students-- both past and present-- are able to see the fantastic caring teach-
er that she truly is.

When asked about some of her favorite memories at Career, Mrs. Alogna
said that she most valued the wonderful relationships I have formed with
my students. I find that when I get students who come to me as EMT stu-
dents, that I have enough of a background with them, that it is more of a
mutual relationship than a teacher student relationship.

Everyone can tell that Mrs. Alogna loves and will miss the students she is
leaving behind. Although she is leaving, the health department will still go
on, with Mr. Coln in her place. Although Mr. Coln has already been
teaching EMT this year, he has some very big shoes to fill. Mrs. Alognas
advice to Mr. Coln is to take time to enjoy the students.
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Mrs. Alogna is leaving Career, but she will not leave our hearts. Nyla Harrison said that Mrs. Alogna is a
great teacher who genuinely values our education and well being. Mrs. Alogna is a one-of-a-kind teacher,
who is loves her job and her students, and that will never really leave us.

Ms. Alogna urges students to take advantage of their opportunities here to build a bright future. Do not waste
the opportunity you have, with the offers of these specialized courses. Entering these medical classes in gen-
eral is a big step forward for your life, in the medical field.

Mrs. Alogna, we love you and we will miss you. On behalf of the all students you have taught, we hope your
future endeavors will bring you joy and happiness.

Thanks for Everything, Mr. Wight!

Miles Dylan Wallace

As Careers Class of 2017 prepares to graduate, the beloved Mr. Wight packs up his room for the summer, for
the very last time. Mr. Wight, who has taught everything from Algebra 1 to AP Calculus, first started off, not
as a teacher, but as a program coordinator for a non-profit organization.

As a math teacher for 31 years, Mr. Wight has enlightened the minds of hundreds of students who have taken
his classes. Senior Rory Garhart, who had Mr. White as his AP Calculus teacher this past school year, says that
Mr. Wight puts a lot of effort into making sure you understand the material. He generally cares about about
everyone he teaches and wants success for everyone who are in his classes. Junior Ronnie Echevarria says
that Mr. Wight is one of the most charismatic and effective math teachers Ive ever had. Hes so sweet, I
dont even know how to articulate that. Hes a good soul.

In addition to teaching math at Career, Mr. Wight also was the co-founder of Common Ground High School,
which opened in 1997. He says that the opening of Common Ground High School was the highlight of his
teaching career.

Mrs. Ayala, who taught AP Calculus with Mr. Wight in years past, says
Mr. Wight is my hero! Ever since my first year of teaching, he took me
under his wing and mentored me. One of my favorite years of teaching
was when Mr. Wight and I both taught AP Calculus. We would nerd-
out and have so much fun solving math problems together! I learned so
much from Mr.Wight. It has been an honor working with him and being
able to call him my friend.

After retiring from teaching full time at Career High School, Mr. Wight
says that he plans to still be a part-time math educator. When asked to a
last piece of advice to the students of Career, he had this to say, Life is
longer than you think. Some of the things that trouble you today will be
unimportant in the future. So, live a long life.

Mr. Wight, on behalf of the students of Hill Regional Career High

School, we thank you for your dedication to educate us and thousands
of students before us and we wish the best of luck to you during your
retirement.

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17 Years, 17 Lessons
Natalya Marquez

After four years, I am approaching the moment weve all been waiting for. But before I do, I want to reflect on
17 things Ive learned since 2013, when I was a freshman, until 2017, as I end my senior year.

1. No matter who you want to be, be yourself first

You will go through phases in high school, yes, but as long as those phases are always true to you, you
will be so happy. There is this facade we always think we need to put up to impress our peers, but they
do not matter. Your happiness and success in high school do. And you will only find your true path if
you are true to yourself

2. People will change; let them

You wont be friends with the same people you walked in with-- at least not all of them. You arent go-
ing to be the same person as when you started this all out, so you have to expect that they will be differ-
ent too. It doesnt necessarily mean that you guys are going to hate each other; you just grow apart. You
arent going to be able to trust a lot of people anymore. But there will be a few you grow so close to
youll basically become one. Cherish them. But dont obsess over attachments.

3. Snacks and Quizlet. Youre welcome.

4. Read, before you dont have time to read ever again

There will be books and poems and just beautiful things to read that may actually impact your life. Find
them. When you become all adulty, youll rarely have time to appreciate things like that.

5. Dont worship seniors.

Youll see them next year, dont worry

6. Take APs
Theyre probably the best thing offered in this school. Actually try to get a passing score, because when
youre paying for $2,000 classes youll appreciate getting a few free credits.

7. You know who you are; thats all that matters.

People are going to try to tell you who you are or who you should be and question what you believe, but
that doesnt mean you have to change. No matter how uncomfortable people make you, you have to be
secure in yourself enough to know that their opinions dont matter.

8. Solitude is a virtue.
Love yourself. Be comfortable with yourself. Enjoy being alone. It doesnt mean you're lonely; it means
you dont depend on anyone else to be the source of your happiness.

9. Surround yourself with what will lead to your success.

People will wish you the best but secretly hope for your failure. So be careful what you surround your-
self with. Try to find the most positive energies to keep in your life and the most genuine people who
only tell you the truth hoping it will guide you to something great. Ive only found less than a handful
of people like that in my life. It will be hard, but it is possible.

10. Find your passions.

You probably have a lot of unknown talents that, if discovered, can expose you to another outlook on
life. It gives you something to look forward to and can create an outlet for all the stress you're going to
experience. When you find those passions, create connections with other creators or athletes or whoever
relates to you and your talents. Start your search for success early.

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 11. Dont be as naive as me, please, Im begging you, save yourself.
Dont believe everything people tell you. Rumors about other girls are most likely lies. Guys dont
mean half of the stuff they say. No one is perfect. No one is as bad as they seem. Just dont believe eve-
rything and dont make quick judgements. Chances are, youll never really know half of the things go-
ing on in peoples lives, and honestly you need to stop worrying about it.

12. Go to class, get your $#!* done

Graduating can be so easy if you stay motivated and just do you work. Go to class on time and as often
as possible. Create relationships with your teachers-- it might get you out of some stuff. Just getting by
will only get you an average life with minimal opportunities, so go above and beyond as much as possi-
ble.

13. Be open-minded and prepared to learn something new, all the time.
Dont let the extent of your knowledge be limited to only the classroom. The majority of the lessons
you learn wont be learned in school. Be accepting of knowledge and new ideas, even if at first you
dont agree with them. And always be respectful of other peoples opinions and interpretations of
things.

14. Bring your own lunch

This shouldve been at the top of my list. You will be so hungry all day. But the food and the lunch line
will make you even more sad. Save yourself.

15. Dont take everything seriously, but like, take it seriously

Know where your values lie. Dont take everything you do or everything you say too seriously. In time,
no one will remember and it will not have a big impact on your life. But still, take care of yourself and
make yourself matter. Dont let yourself fall through the cracks hoping it works out in the end. Make it
work.

16. Come to school on time

If you plan on doing anything fun in the school year, come to school before the final bell. This school
will make you pay for every second you missed in detentions.

17. Patience is a virtue

There will be A LOT of people and things testing you. You will be pushed to the edge to see what they
can get out of you. These people want the worst for you. If you train yourself in patience now, youll be
set for life.

Dear Career,
Hey, my name is Mya Yorke. I have been here since 9th grade and now I'm here at the end of my senior year.
It's been a long road with a lot of bumps and turns, but I am here and living in the moment. I have learned how
to swim with the snakes while staying positive and on task.

This is like my final goodbye to Career, and to everything that has made my four years at Career a memorable
chapter that will be ending soon. From the pizza Jonathan Sosa put in the stairwell to see how long it would
take to be removed (it was removed during junior year) and to my horrendous gym outfits, Career has been a
place to make mistakes, reflect, and grow.

Through the ups and downs of fake friends and trying to find myself, I have learned so many new things. Like
how to pee without making a loud noise, and how to use a pass to the nurse as a primo ticket to explore the
school. From voyages to the roof after school to my first YouTube debut in history class, Career has been a
winding staircase of ups and downs that have thrown me every which way.

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Whether it may be positive or not. I have learned so much about myself as a person and I would like to say this
is my final goodbye, Career. I came in as freshman year Mya Yorke, who thought it was ok to doubt herself,
and left with body-positive Mya Yorke, who knows shes the best at what she does.

Last words are hard for me to do, so I won't call these my last words-- I'll just call them my goodbye. It's been
a real 4 years, Career, through all the tears and laughing-until-your-stomach-hurt jokes, I can't believe this is it.
So goodbye, Careerand stay life-changing.

Goodbye, Journalism!
Keyavonie Lawrence

The school year is coming to an end, so I would like to say goodbye to Journalism and tell my experience
about it. I never found writing interesting and I didnt even choose to be in journalism, but as months went by,
Journalism started to make an impact on me. During the first few weeks in Journalism, I wanted to switch out
of the classroom, but when I started coming up with ideas I started to become fascinated because I was inter-
ested on what other people would think and I also thought I had good topics for some of my articles. Journal-
ism was a great class because we was able to express ourselves and get our voices heard.

Journalism couldve been stressful at times because sometimes I couldnt come up with something to write
about and then some days we had rush our articles because we would get interrupted with assemblies or other
obligations, which would make our deadlines approach quicker. Even though I wont be returning to Journal-
ism, I will always support the Career Panther Press.

Dear Career High School...

My time at this school is coming to a close. I have spent the last 4 years here, bettering myself and becoming a
better student and part of society. This school challenged me, gave me opportunities, gave me stress, made me
stay up late at night, and most of all taught me how to be myself.

High school taught me that teachers are actually my friends. I spent many years believing that my teachers
were out to get me, like they were getting in the way of my success by loading me down with both schoolwork
and homework. It was in high school where I learned that the work that was being given to me was not just to
keep me busy. I was given work that really pushed me to think at levels that I previously hadn't.

Aside from the learning that was done in the classroom, I learned that Iike leaning. It was in high school where
I learned that school is not about the grade. School, for me, is about learning the the procurement of
knowledge. I found this out when I was in the 10th grade; specifically, in Mr. Brennans AP Psychology class.
I found that the tests were not as easy as I thought they would be, but I found that I didn't mind scoring the oc-
casional C because I found that as long as I was learning, I was happy. In the school years following, it proved
to be true time and time again, that I was happy as long as I was learning.

After spending 4 years here, I am off on my next endeavor. I am going to Temple University to study Public
Health on the Pre-Med track. Getting into college, for me, was the best feeling. I felt like all of the work that I
completed in high school amounted to something. Throughout high school, I would work hard and see a letter
grade at the end of the year that may or may not have correctly represented the amount of work that I had
done. But knowing that the time and effort that I have put into my education is paying off feels great!

So thank you, Career, for all of the memories that you have given me. I am thankful for both the great memo-
ries, and the not-so-great ones as well, because every memory that I had at this school was either a blessing or
a lesson that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Best,
Miles Dylan Wallace 12
Sunshine, Summer, and Safety
Carolyn Martinez

SUMMER!!! Yes, summer is around the corner, which means pool parties, beach trips, cookouts, vacations,
road trips, house parties, camping, carnivals, Six Flags, Lake Compounce, late-night bonfires, summer camps,
summer jobs, etc. We are all excited for the summer activities to come, but we have to make sure we are safe.
When going to the pools or beaches, make sure that youre being safe. This is important especially if you don't
know how to swim! Even if you do, you should never go swimming alone. You never know what can happen,
so wait to swim until you can go with friends or family.

If youre going to parties or cookouts and your going to be drinking alcohol, you should always be safe. Have a
friend who isn't going to drink to drive, and never go to a party alone. Go with a friend or a sister or brother, so
you can look out for each other and so you won't be alone if anything happens.

Always having your phone on you and letting a family member know where you are is important. Sneaking out
to parties is all fun, but when something serious happens and you need a parent, they won't know where you are
and you could be in a lot of trouble. If no one knows where you are, you might not only get into trouble with
your parents, but you could get in a really bad situation. For example, if you had a medical emergency or were
in a car accident, EMTs or doctors would need to be able to contact a parent right away.

Having a summer job is great because after work you can always go out with co-workers and actually have
your own money. Still, it's very important to spend money on the right thing not drugs or alcohol. Also, if your
coworkers are older, make sure you have appropriate boundaries with them. You dont need to be hanging out
with people in their twenties outside of work.

Going on a summer road trip is a great vacation! Just don't forget to stay hydrated. Temperatures get really
high, so make sure to drink lots of water, especially if youre going to be outside or playing a sport. Also, if tak-
ing a road trip, you should be wary of strangers. Don't give rides to people who you don't know. Make sure you
have people to call in case of a breakdown. If driving for long hours, make sure to take turns driving if the driv-
er gets tired. Make stops to stretch or rest. Tired driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving, so make a
plan in case you get too tired to drive. Always know where hotels are near your location. Its no fun to spend
the extra money, but its better than wrecking your car and endangering your life.
Have fun and be safe this summer!

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Advice: Junior Year Finest Top 5
Tahnele Everett

Ten. Ten months we've spent in this school as juniors. Our time is up next, to not only be the heads of the
school, but also to look towards the last year of high school. The day we have been waiting for since we
stepped through the door of freshman year is approaching. None of us can wait until the day we walk across
the stage, grab the diploma, and leave our high school selves behind.

They say in life you learn new things every day, and that's exactly what I did each day this school year, I
learned new things and, like always, some stuff stuck with me and some stuff I simply brushed off. Here is a
list of things I learned from junior year that I will carry for the rest of my life.

1.) You're going to lose friends

Just because you entered high school with a whole group of friends does not mean that you will be besties
for all four years. Keeping every friend that you come into high school with isnt inevitable. It is too good to
be true; people change in the blink of an eye. One second youre so close to your friend, and the next second
he or she has a new group of friends or even a new best friend. You have to accept the fact that you might not
be friends for a lifetime. Friends come and go, its just a good opportunity to meet new people and see what
type of people you gravitate to.

2) When they say junior year is your hardest year, DO NOT think theyre lying.
Going into junior year was a struggle for me. I decided to try and turn myself around, but it wasnt easy. There
are a lot of funny people in my grade, but the best thing for you to do is pay attention in class matter how big
the distraction may be. You need to keep your eyes on the prize and remember that in a couple of months, you
will be applying for colleges-- and colleges want to see that you have good grades and can maintain them.

3) The SAT is HARD

In my opinion, there is no such thing as traditional studying for the SAT. You cant just memorize every-
thing that will be on the exam. The best thing to do is to stay on Khan Academy as a routine. Do not use it the
night before SAT and believe that it's going to be enough. Once you use Khan Academy long enough, you can
then say you studied-- but besides that, there is no reason to go out and buy SAT books because they don't help
if you only use them once.

4) You (or some of us) mature so much from your freshman year to junior year
I remember freshman year like it was yesterday, and if I told you how shy I used to be you would laugh at me.
As a freshman, I would never talk unless I was spoken to and I was always afraid to voice my opinion. Now
that junior year is here, I have matured so much. Yes, I now talk and I'm not afraid of being open! A closed
mouth never gets fed, so you have to speak up for yourself and go for what you want.

5) Your grades DO NOT DEFINE who you are!

You can try your hardest in any of your classes, and once the test is handed out you might still fail. It doesn't
mean that you're stupid, and it also doesn't mean you are a bad person. Maybe youre not a test-taker and that's
okay because there are other people who are in the same boat with you. You might be having issues. You
might not have confidence in yourself. You might feel like your teacher is doing something petty like giving
you a 69 in his or her class when they know that they could boost it one point. But just remember that if you
try hard enough, it will eventually reflect in your grades.

These are the 5 things I learned my junior year and that will stick with me. Just remember that yes it is high
school, so its important to learn from your classes, but its even more important to learn about yourself.

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 Sports @ Career
Accomplishments, Events, and Features

Champions League Final: Real Madrid vs Juventus

John Cardenas

The Champions League Final was one to forget for Juventus

fans as they saw themselves lose yet another Champions
League Final. It was especially painful seeing Buffon lose
again coming so close to his first ever Champions League
trophy.
Juventus looked like they could have won this game in the
first half, but once they conceded that first goal, it didn't look
like Juventus were improving throughout the game. In fact, it
was more like they didn't care about defense as they were
panicking to tie the game back. But happily, we got to wit-
ness a masterpiece of a goal in a Champions League final
with Mandzukic scoring a bicycle kick in the tightest position with Carvajal behind him.
For Real Madrid, this game was fantastic-- especially for Cristiano Ronaldo as he scored 2 goals for Real Ma-
drid and set the fantastic defense of Juventus on their heels. As for the manager, Zinedine Zidane, he continues
to prove to everyone how fantastic of a coach he is-- especially after being an official manager for only 2
years.

NBA Finals Preview: Cavaliers vs. Warriors

Charles Sakouvogui

There are other teams who would like to be playing right now and they are not. The Cavs are doing their best
but the Warriors are better and younger.

This past year, the Warriors got better and the Cavs simply got older. Adding a top 3 player to a 73 win team
and 1 win from a back-to-back titles makes them very tough to beat.

Cavs players not named LeBron or Kyrie went 9/36 in game 3. Bench and supporting cast has been nonexist-
ent. Major changes are needed next season,
starting with the head coach.

Lebron and Kyrie need to involve their other

teammates to carry the load in scoring and not
hog the ball too much. At times, all-star players
miss the team concept. They feel that they have
to always score the points so that their team
will win, rather than passing the ball around
and letting other teammates score. Looking at
the Warriors, they do not have the superstar
mentality. All the other players can score, given
a chance to do so-- and that is called playing as
a team.
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 June Birthdays
Gabrielle Bank Anthony Harris
Tyrese Hinds Gabriella Clermont
Kamron Prescott Zollarcoffer Diamond Humes
Monev Carson Jalaicia Bellamy
Ibrahim Nizamuddi Jenean Bonne
Alberto Ruiz Gutierrez Myeasia Taylor Thomas
Aesha Acevedo Enrique Hernandez
Yanilett Ortiz Michael Mathis
Alejandra Quinones Moxaben Patel
Elijah Richardson Kamron Batts
Vinayak Mishra Shamonte Caldwell
Adiha Walton Christopher Roberts
Kyree Watts Patrick Henri
Tyron Williams Joyner Tyra Newton
Gianna Estrada Terry Evans
Ryan Guerrero Joriel Rodiguez Nieves
Julisa Rivera Chevaneese Francis
Tanyce Rivers Daneisia Powell
Amanee Amin Dyshon Vaughn
Anthony Brown Jaquan Ford
Tanyra Myers Jalan McGill
Jayvonn Walden Megan Fisher
David Delgado Marvin Mackey
Najia Jackson Justyce Davis
Taleajah Adkins Yasmin Benitez
Ashley Cisneros Jermale Foster
Bryan Cisneros
Make sure to wish these people a
Happy Birthday!

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