April 1, 2011 - Modesto City Schools

Vol. 98, No. 7 Modesto High School Modesto, California April 1, 2011
Benefit concert tonight
Tonight, the Project Hope/Invisible Children
Concert will be held in the MHS auditorium.
Four local bands will be featured, including
MHS senior Brandon Douglas’ The Merry
Nothings. Tickets are on sale for $10 at the
Student Body Office and at the door. All
benefits go to Japanese disaster relief, the
Invisible Children organization, and to Haiti.
Spring break imminent
April 18 is the official start of spring break
April 25 is a technically a furlough day, and
school will resume the 26th of this month.
April 27, May 4 and 11 are all late start
days.
IB/AP tests to start in May
Testing for both programs begins the 2nd
of May and will continue througout the
remainder of the school year.
Poetry contest upcoming
The Aileen Jaffa Young Poets Contest
entries are due April 30. Up to 3 entries may
be submitted for a $1 fee each and must be
mailed to Poets of the San Joaquin, P.O.
Box 1161, Modesto CA, 95353. One $60
award will be given and first, second and
third place winners will also be awarded at
the awards ceremony on May 21.
SCOO winners awarded
Seniors Reyoot Berry and Jacob Burtis
placed first at the Stanislaus County
Occupational Olympics. Berry placed in
Criminal Justice, and Burtis placed in
Welding. Several other students from
MHS also placed in several of the Top Ten
categories.
Disney grad night coming
MHS seniors will head to Disneyland
resort on April 15 for the Disney Grad Night.
A fireworks show created especially for the
graduates will feature lasers. Synchronized
lights and will just be one of the special
events to honor the grads. Tickets, which
are $175 each, are available in the Student
Body Office.
Speech finalists advance
Both MHS seniors Derek Davis and Adam
Garzoli have qualified for the national level
of the speech and debate competition, which
will be held in Dallas, Texas, this summer in
June.
Compiled by Rehana Franklin
‘007 License to Thrill’ Prom around corner
By Angelene Shewfelt
This year’s Prom, “007 License to
Thrill”, will be held at the Modesto
Centre Plaza on Saturday, April 9.
Prom begins at 8 p.m. and ends at
midnight. Shoob Photography will be
taking pictures starting at 5 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased in the
Student Body Office for $26 with an
ASB card and $28 without. The last day
to buy tickets is Wednesday . Permission
slips must be turned in today to be
approved. Guests are welcome but must
have some form of identification.
Junior Ravina Gogna, prom director,
said: “The DJ Company Sounds in
Motion will be helping choose the
music. DJ 9T9 is great; he plays on the
radio station HOT 104.7.”
Prom Faire previewed what prom
would be like, and what was offered by
various companies.
Gogna said: “The biggest difficulty
was organizing Prom Faire and trying
to get a lot of students and vendors
to come, but it went really well. I am
proud of how Prom Faire turned out
this year.
Gogna said, “I am hoping that
everyone will have an awesome time
at Prom this year, and that it will be a
great memory for them. ”
Science Olympiad place second regionally
By Alan Lee
At the regional Science Olympiad
competition MHS placed second.
The top four teams at the regional
competition will compete at the state
competition, which is to be held April
6.
According to Coach Betty
Marinovich, MHS has received second
place multiple times in the last several
years.
Oakdale high placed first,
Modesto Christian placed third and
Downey placed fourth at the regional
competition.
Marinovich said: “We did great this
year. I think one of the reasons we did
so well was because of the building
Press photo by Angelene Shewfelt
STRUTTIN’–Juniors Genna Garrett and Merritt Pyeatt participate in the annual
Prom Faire fashion show, an event which aims to advertise and generate
excitement for Prom.
Planning out the day for Prom is also
important for students as they wait for
this memorable night.
Senior Desiree Vasquez said: “I am
going to take pictures and go to dinner.
Then, I’ll have an appointment to get
my hair done. I just love dressing up.”
events [some events require students to
build a device beforehand], which did
very well.”
Senior Derek Davis, the team
president, said: “A lot of teams chose
to ignore the building events, but there
was a lot of work put into the building
events this year[by the MHS team] and
it really paid off….People with studying
events also made a very good effort to
know the material, which is why we
placed second.”
Junior Gregory Takenaga said: “I
had two building events this year,
Helicopters and Towers. My partners
and I spent several weekends working
to build helicopters and towers out of
balsa wood.”
Senior Kapree Robinson is looking to
make the most of her senior year.
Robinsonis said: “We are getting a
limo and going to eat. This is my last
year, and I have heard from many adults
that you should make the most of your
high school years.”
According to Marinovich, the Crimson
team received first in Astronomy, Chem
Lab, Helicopter, Optics, and Towers.
The Black team placed first in two
events, Ecology and Protein Modeling.
Davis said: “The next level [State
competition] is much harder, and it’s
more about individual performance and
winning medals because it will be very
hard for us to move onto nationals.”
In the competition, students
representing one of 15 schools compete
in 22 different events, each with a
different theme.
MHS has two teams, Crimson (the
“varsity” team) and Black. Modesto
Crimson is the team that will be
participating in the state competition.
Apple releases in-demand,
high-tech gadget, iPad 2
Stricter supervision policy
aims to decrease tardies
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Inadequate sports facilities
limit certain MCS teams
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Page 2 - OPINIONS - THE PANTHER PRESS - April 1, 2011
Revolutions youthful
Editorial
Throughout the past month or so, both melancholy
groans and gleeful yips have been erupting from high
school seniors across the country. Major universities
have been revealing their admissions decisions to record-breaking
hordes of eager applicants. Despondent
Facebook statuses, elated phone calls to relatives, and
tears of joy, anger, and/or sadness have all paid testament
to this bipolar spectrum of emotions.
No, it’s not the end of the world. Nor is it some glimmering,
herculean achievement.Whether rejected or
accepted to that dream school, students should keep
in mind that their next institution of learning is a gateway—not
an intrinsic marker of failure or success.
Converted 3-D movies not worth the cost
Noelle Souza
Today, many movies have the words “3-D” added
to the title. These extra words seem to highlight the
additional costs that go hand-in-hand with these types
of movies.
The movie industry is a scavenger hunt for ways to
make more profit. 3-D tickets cost $5-10 more than a
normal 2-D ticket. Film companies say that the added
cost helps to pay for the upkeep and price of the cameras
and projectors involved in the making and showing
of 3-D films.
This is not the case, however. It is true that some of
the projectors in movie theatres are made only for 2-D
films, but a majority of the projectors can show both
Students should respect bi-weekly pledge
Ryan Perry
Dress code hat ban limits self-expression
Evan Mason
types of movies.
When a movie is filmed in 2-D and converted, the
conversion process takes an extended period of time.
During this time, 3-D effects are added to a movie that
was initially made to be shown in 2-D. When this happens,
moviegoers are not paying for quality, just the
trend of 3-D itself. Movies such as Avatar, Tangled and
Tron Legacy were filmed in 3-D and required no conversion.
This made for a higher quality 3-D experience
for the moviegoer. The type of 3-D in these movies is
worth seeing, but converted 3-D is not worth seeing.
When it comes to choosing 3-D movies, one must
know that they need to choose quality over the sake
of paying extra for 3-D. This would make for a more
affordable and enjoyable movie experience.
Every Tuesday and Thursday MHS awaits their biweekly
announcements over the speaker phone from a
member of the MHS leadership class. This important
task usually includes the announcements for clubs,
sports and activities at MHS and almost always begins
with the United States Pledge of Allegiance. Students
all stand together for the pledge, yet mess the words
up on purpose in an attempt to be seen as funny or
comical by their classmates, while others are messing
around not taking it seriously. This lack of seriousness
for the flag and the country is disrespectful and should
not go unpunished.
The Pledge of Allegiance shows our respect for
those who have dedicated their lives to the development,
preservation and defense of our country, and
many students do not realize this. There are soldiers
around the world dying every day to defend right and
yet students continue to mock such a sacred sign of
respect. Students aren’t forced to say the pledge at
MHS but are rather encouraged. If a student does not
wish to participate in the pledge of allegiance, or they
want to mock what liberties they are given, then so be
it. They shouldn’t participate in the pledge at all if all
they want to do is disrupt the class.
Teachers need to be harsher on students who cause
problems during the pledge of allegiance, and the consequences
for such rude actions need to be higher. It
shouldn’t just be students trying to show more respect
to the flag, and all of the liberties that are associated
with it, but every single person at MHS.
According to the MHS dress code policy, students
are not allowed to wear hats of any kind on campus.
Hats aren’t allowed on campus because they can be
affiliated with gangs and gang violence however,
other schools in the area allow hats within the school
perimeter.
Hats are one of the most widely used articles of clothing
outside of school. A reason for this popularity is
that hats, as well as any clothing, are a way to express
oneself. Hats are used to support favorite teams, organizations,
and colors. Prohibiting hats on campus is a
restriction on self-expression.
The main reason for this restriction on hats is their affiliation
with gangs. Hats of certain professional teams,
as well as colors, can represent certain gangs.
Although this problem persists in many parts of
the area, not all schools have banned hat-wearing on
campus. Schools such as Ripon High, allow students
to wear hats that do not represent a professional team
or have certain gang affiliated colors.
This solution could also work here at MHS. Students
would be required to wear hats that show no gang
affiliation, in logo or color. This policy would be enforced
just as other policies regarding color appropriate
clothes are enforced. Students who wore inappropriate
hats would be asked to remove them, and repeated offenders
would have their hats confiscated until the end
of the school week.
What is your favorite movie of
all time and why?
FRESHMEN
Megan Anderson - Up because of its soundtrack.
Breanna Elliott - Inception because it was very mind-blowing.
Juan Razo - Battle LA because it had very good action.
Oscar Labra - Friday because it was very similar to my
life.
SOPHOMORES
Johnathan Capato - Toy Story 3 because it made me cry.
Nicole Gaman - Last Samurai because it taught me about
Asian heritage.
Blake Perez - Fire it Up because it was hilarious.
Rafael Carrazco - Transformers because of how stunning
and realistic the computer effects were.
JUNIORS
Melissa Gaines - Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants because
its funny.
Frances Malaca - Spirited Away because Hayao Miyazaki
creates the best animated movies.
Jeremy Nielson - The Breakfast Club because it shows
that everyone has flaws.
Sneha Modi - The Parent Trap because I always wanted to
go to camp and do ridiculous things.
SENIORS
Elaine Resso - The Lion King because it’s something every
kid should watch.
Tiffany Cho - The Devil Wears Prada because its such a
unique story.
Karen Chaidez - The Titanic because its really romantic
and it has a good plot.
Jose Parra - Die Hard because it has a lot of acting and is
thrilling.
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Top Top 5: Good 5: Causes omens
Senior Michael Lee
1. Internet neutrality – Back when radio broadcasting
was new, anyone with a shortwave radio could
transmit his own amateur programming. Now, radio
broadcasting is dominated by large stations. This
same process is occuring to the Internet. Though currently
anyone can host his own website on privately
owned servers, Internet service providers are increasingly
regulating content. Net neutrality is a principle
that aims to prevent such monopolizing. Through it,
open access can be ensured in the future. 2. St. Jude
Children’s Research Hospital 3. Save the Children
4. Books for Africa 5. AmeriCares
Senior Angelene Shewfelt
1. Catholic Relief Services – This is a worldwide organization
that provides many different types of support
to those overseas. They help public policy, agriculture,
education, emergency response, food donation, health
issues, sanitary water and social support. They take on
each mission with the goal of aiding those in most need,
with respect to human dignity and a Christian initiative.
They want to strenghthen comunities to the point
where they can support one another and live with self
sufficience. 2. Salvation Army 3. Catholic Charities
4. Save the Children 5. American Life League
Senior Love Grewal
1. American Red Cross Disaster Relief – I think this
is a great cause to support, especially now because of
the recent events in Japan. The tsunami has left coastal
Japan devastated. Thousands of people are dead and
many more are still missing or injured; almost half a
million people are homeless. Japan also faces a horrible
nuclear crisis as well. It’s heart-wrenching, and one can
only imagine the great pain and sorrow many Japanese
are feeling. Japan donated when Hurricane Katrina
impacted the United States. Now, it’s our turn to help
Japan get back on its feet. 2. American Cancer Society
3. Feeding America 4. PETA 5. Salvation Army
Junior Rehana Franklin
1. New Community Project– It is a grassroots organization
that is dedicated to social and environmental
justice. Every donation goes directly to a wealth of
programs, such as Give a Girl a Chance, in which
girls from around the world are sponsored to get an
education. This program was built off of evidence that
proves “when you educate a woman, you educate an
entire village” as women tend to pass on their skills and
knowledge to their children and communities. Their
diversity and accountability draws me to this particular
organization. 2. Doctors Without Borders 3.Heifer
Project 4. Make Poverty History 5. SERRV
Junior Alan Lee
1. End world hunger – I’m not a communist, but I
believe that every person in the world should be entitled
to a share of food. In 2010, an estimated 1 billion people
were considered undernourished. Evidently, world hunger
is a pressing problem, but it is easily remedied. It
is estimated that it would only take about $50 billion,
a small sum, to feed the 1 billion malnourished people
in this world. Why does it continue? 2. Cure cancer
3. End wars 4. Better education in undeveloped
countries 5. Create religious peace
Credit cards vital to teens’ financial growth
Gary Shmorgon
Currently, many teens enjoy going to different hot
spots, such as the movies or the mall, in stores such
as Macy’s. All these places offer services that require
the payment of money, whether it is to pay for movie
tickets or to purchase different items. Thus, many teens
have to carry a wad of cash with them in their purses,
wallets or pants.
This creates problems, such as not having enough
money to purchase a good. If a teen had a credit card,
he would be able to purchase anything he wanted
without having to worry if he had enough money on
his person; the hassle of carrying money and change is
eliminated. A teen could purchase an item by pulling
out his card and charging it.
Mature novels rightfully chosen for class
Rehana Franklin
Many great works of literature are notable for the
authors’ craft of depicting the lives of their characters
and providing a broader message or universal truths
that contribute to the readers’ understanding of life.
Many of these works are also mature, both in the
messages expressed and the manner in which they
are conveyed.
The books that are selected for English classes at
MHS are carefully reviewed by the district board and
are included in the courses because of their literary
value. Before the reading of any work, students are
given forms that list all of the materials to be studied
that year, and the parents are made aware of the reading
list. If any work on the list is deemed objectionable by
Photo and art classes taken advantage of
Mehnoor Haseeb
MHS has many electives that students can fill up
their schedules with. These schedule fillers range from
“easy” to “difficult” classes. Oftentimes, students
choose classes that don’t require much commitment
for an easy “A” and have an easy-going environment,
such as photography and art classes.
These classes are often abused and taken advantage
of. Students begin to believe they can pass the classes
without putting forth effort. The lack of commitment
that takes place hurts the academic state of the student
due to carelessness.
The purpose of the photography and art classes
offered at MHS is to spark an imaginative escape
for the students. They offer students time to explore
Another positive aspect that results from allowing
a teen to own a credit card is that it teaches the teen
important financial skills. For example, the parents
could agree to pay a certain amount of money on the
bill. If the teen went over the limit, he or she would
have to pay the rest of the money on the bill. By using
this system, the problem of overspending could
be avoided, as a teen would be unwilling to spend too
much, knowing that he would be responsable for the
amount. Teens would learn to manage the money on
their accounts, and would gain valuable insight for
the future.
Teens should be able to have credit cards. This
would not only eliminate some problems and make a
teen’s life easier and more convenient, but allow the
teen to accquire financial skills as well.
the parents of a student, then the student is provided
with the opportunity to study an alternate assignment
without any damage to the student’s class grade.
Each work read in English classes is not only
internationally acclaimed, but has also been specifically
chosen by learned professionals and has been reviewed
by numerous educators to insure that it enhances the
learning experience of the students in the best possible
ways. If a student feels uncomfortable with one of the
selected works, they have every right to opt out of
studying it and will be given a different assignment
that is oftentimes easier than the class assignment.
In no way will a student’s grade be compromised for
their choice, yet they are still encouraged to read the
assigned material as it was specifically chosen for the
educational value it holds.
their creative sides and succeed in subjects other than
strictly academic ones.
The classes have a relaxed and lenient policy, and
therefore students can turn in assignments until the
semester ends without being marked down. However,
students generally let procrastination get in the way.
They are then flooded with assignments to finish at
the last minute. Thus, students do not work to the best
of their abilities or make use of time given in class.
The policies in these classes are designed to help
students, and students should start appreciating them.
They should understand that these offered classes are
a privilege that they should be lucky to have. Instead
of procrastinating on their work, they should keep up
with the assignments for the betterment of themselves
and their teachers.

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Rain demands that drivers use safer driving technqiues
By Ian Mason
Around this time of the school year,
the rainy season starts, accompanied by
slick roads. Now, these roads can be
hazardous to drivers, especially young,
inexperienced ones. When it first begins
to rain, oil deposits that usually
lie dormant in the road are washed up
and revitalized. This makes the streets
so slick and dangerous during this time
of year.
Along with slick roads, hydroplaning
becomes an issue. When it rains a
lot, puddles begin to develop. These
puddles can render brakes useless if a
car drives directly through the puddles.
These safety issues can cause major
problems for experienced and student
drivers alike.
Junior Dashaun Wright recounts a near
accident experienced during these times,
“I was just driving along and didn’t
notice a puddle around a corner. My car
started to slip and slide, and I thought I
Fashion Flare
Interview of Bao Yang
WHAT IS YOUR INSPIRATION
FOR MOST OF YOUR OUTFITS?
“The music that I listen to influences
my fashion sense. I listen to mainly
indie and rock. I also keep up with
trends with magazines. My favorite
magazine is Vogue Magazine.”
HOW DID YOU GET INTO
FASHION?
“Well, I started drawing when I was
young and that’s where I developed
my style.”
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE
STORES TO SHOP AT?
“My main stores would have to be
Forever 21 and H&M just because
they always keep up with new trends.
WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO OUT-
FIT PIECE?
“My go-to pieces are a pair of leggings
and oxford shoes. I love wearing
leggings because they are so comfortable
and my black oxfords go with everything
so I love them.”
WHAT IS A NEW TREND THAT
YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT?
“I’m really excited for the high wasted
colored shorts for spring. They have
a 1930’s feel to them.”
DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE
FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO
PURSUE FASHION?
“Fashion is supposed to be fun. Be
confident and positive about your style
and have fun with it!”
By Mehnoor Haseeb
Press photo by William Shewfelt
RAINY RISKS–Rainy season creates many hazardous situations
for drivers who speed through standing water.
was done for.” This type of situation is
common for drivers and creates a need
for drivers to be vigilant and careful.
Dear Ebony
Dear Ebony,
I have been having a tough year, and
my temper has really flared out of control.
I feel angry all the time, and I have
begun to lash out on other people. I always
regret it, and I don’t want to feel
this way anymore. How can I control
my temper?
-Furious
Dear Furious,
Exercise is a great way to relieve anger.
You could always go to the gym
or even MHS’s weight room to relieve
stress. Kickboxing would also be good
for you. No one gets hurt and you get
to punch out your problems. When you
feel like you are going to lash out or
take your anger out on someone, try to
take some deep breaths to calm down.
Think about why you are really mad. If
you try to think about your actions before
you do them, then you won’t lash
out at others.
Dear Ebony,
My ex-boyfriend and I have been talking
about getting back together but I
don’t know if I want to. I love him, but
he has cheated on me more than once.
He claims he has changed. What should
I do?
-In a Dilemma
Dear In a Dilemma,
It sounds like you should not get back
together with your boyfriend. He takes
advantage of you and takes you for
granted. Things will stay the same if
you get back together with him. He reels
you back in and then continues with his
bad attitude. Find someone who’ll treat
you better and appreciate you.
By Joan Mante
One good way to avoid accidents in
the rain is to replace your tires. The
tread that keeps your car essentially
glued to the road can wear out quickly,
which makes it very easy for the car to
lose traction while driving on the wet
road.
Junior Jack Lewis says, “My mom
made me get new tires as soon as it starts
to rain.”
This can be a good strategy to avoid
accidents.
Driving the actual speed limit is also
imperative for safe driving and reduces
the chance of an accident occuring.
Many students can be in a rush to avoid
being late to school or other activities, so
they go beyond the speed limit.
Junior Kirsten Arce says: “When I’m
really in a rush I tend to speed up. People
do it all the time.”
While it may be true that people speed
all the time, there are also accidents that
occur all the time.
In times like these, drivers need to be
careful. By doing this, we can make our
streets safer for everyone.
Faster iPad offers new features
By Moujtaba Kasmani
Apple Inc. released the second iteration
of its iconic tablet computer known
as the iPad on March 11. The revamped
device, which has a base price of $500,
has implemented many new features
and has improved upon many previous
features.
The two new cameras are integral to
Apple’s Facetime video chat service.
The improved form factor of the iPad
has made it thinner and lighter. It is
now only 0.34 inches thick and weighs a
mere 1.33 pounds. The screen of the device
is 9.7 inches measured diagonally.
It also has an improved speaker grille.
The iPad comes in black and white
models, has 16, 32, or 64 gigabytes of
storage and is available in both Wi-Fi
only and 3G models. The 3G models
are only usable on either AT&T’s and
Verizon’s cellular networks.
The most drastic improvements to the
device are the more powerful processor
and faster graphics performance. Apple
has replaced the single core A4 chip in
the previous iPad with a dual core A5
chip. The upgrade allows the tablet
to run up twice as fast as the previous
iPad.
Apple is also touting a companion accessory
for the iPad 2. The iPad Smart
Cover is a magnetic cover that attaches
to the device’s front side and protects
the screen.
Junior Ryan Makin said of the tablet,
“It has the PhotoBooth app that we all
love on the Mac, and it’s amazing for
playing games. There are apps to write
up your history essay or make a Power-
Point for that English project.”
Apple’s original iPad took the world
by storm, selling over one million devices
in 28 days. The iPad 2 managed
to reach that milestone in its first weekend
of sales. It seems that Apple will
reign supreme in the tablet market for
the second year in a row.

By Evan Mason
In recent weeks, MHS has enacted a
more effective policy for keeping track
of first period tardiness. After the first
period bell rings, the gates around the
school campus are closed, forcing students
to go to the office and check in.
“This policy has been enacted because
too many students are habitually late to
first period,” said Assistant Principal
Richard Fonseca, who is in charge of
student supervision and attendance.
In other words, the problem isn’t students
who are occasionally tardy, but
those who are repeated offenders.
“The problem is with students who
do not have an excuse for being late,”
Fonseca said.
The first-period tardiness is not acceptable
because students have the most
time to get to class before first period,
according to Fonseca. Before first period
begins, students have 10 minutes to get
to class after the first bell rings, whereas
students have 7 minutes to get to class in
between other periods.
Fonseca says that the number of tardy
students has decreased.
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New school policy aims to reduce tardies, spare most students
Campus View
By Lily Shen
Seniors shouldn’t have to come to
school on final days. On the Monday of
the last week of school, seniors come
to school to practice for the graduation
ceremony. But, the last two days
of Tuesday and Wednesday are a complete
waste for seniors. It is a productive
time to exchange yearbooks, take
pictures, and spend time together before
graduating. But, teachers playing
a movie in the room or allowing seniors
to play games and talk is pointless.
Seniors should have a choice as
to whether or not they want to attend
school.
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There are too many private colleges
and universities to account for. Students
have little awareness of small yet
respectable colleges. These colleges
aren’t necessarily low in education
rankings, but are not well-known. More
representatives should be presented at
high school to provide an insight for a
diverse range of colleges.
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One huge investment for all students
is an efficient laptop. Students have
easy access to computers at school but
a laptop provides easy convenience if
the student needs to finish something
quickly. Laptops take generally fewer
time to load. Also, once a student
leaves for college, a laptop is almost
necessary in the college classroom.
Once files are saved on the laptop, the
college student could bring the laptop
to a nearby library and print without a
hassle. Being confined to a bulky desktop
computer is not practical.
Photo courtesy of Mehnoor Haseeb
LINE UP – MHS students line up at the attendence office window
after being tardy. THe new tardy policy of locking school
gates hopes to remedy this by reducing the number of tardies.
“It can be seen that the number of
students that check into the office,
because they are tardy, has decreased,”
Fonseca said. “Hopefully this number will
continue to decrease.”
If the decrease in tardiness is sufficient
enough, strict tardy policies can be
avoided,
“I am willing to work with the students,”
Fonseca said. “If tardiness drops, there
will be no need to lock the gates in the
morning.”
The issue is in the hands of the students
at this point. It is up to them to attend class
in order to avoid these drastic measures.
According to Some MHS students, the
new tardy policy is unfair in that it can
punish kids that are almost always on
time. In response, Fonseca says that students
may be excused if they have a valid
note from a parent, describing why they
are late to class. The system is in place
to decrease tardiness, not to victimize innocent
students.
Students are encouraged to get to school
on time on a day-to-to basis. If they do,
there will be no need for such a strict
tardy policy.
Juniors need to start thinking about colleges
By Sophia Wong
With the fall rapidly approaching as the
2010-2011 school year comes to an end,
juniors should begin prepping for the extensive
admission process.
College counselor Amy Switzer said:
“It’s a good idea to visit colleges because
it gives students a good feel for the vibe
of the school environment. Students are
able to observe the surroundings and
other things that they cannot see online.
As seniors, students should keep in mind
that they can miss three days of school
for college visits.”
Although juniors cannot fill out applications
until the filing period opens in
senior year, they can begin filling out the
Common App at any time. This is highly
recommended for juniors who are applying
to private schools.
Switzer said, “Students should take
the SAT and ACT at least one time so
they have a test under their belts.”
Students should also begin to reflect
upon their life-changing experiences
to prepare for the required personal
statement.
Switzer said, “The purpose of the
personal statement is a way for the
admissions to get to know you, just
more than your fill-in-the-blank application.”
To help students prepare for the admission
process and create an individualized
four year academic plan, MHS
provides students with Naviance, a
comprehensive college and career
planning tool.
Switzer said, “If students have not
yet accessed their Naviance accounts,
Prom transportation and food choices abound
By Lily Shen
Students are so engrained with the fantasy
of riding in a limo for prom. Seniors,
especially, want to live their senior prom
to the fullest extent.
Senior Kaitlyn Ednave said, “I think
when you’re a senior, you feel the need
to go all out and travel in something big,
like a party bus or a really nice car.”
Senior Cheyenne Gomes said, “Most
people either take a limo, drive their own
car or borrow someone else’s car that is
much cooler than theirs.”
Senior Tiffany Cho said, “We were
thinking of renting an RV for a day and
packing as many people as we can, so we
can be together and it won’t be expensive
at all.”
Riding in a limo or a party bus isn’t
just the better option for its luxuries
but because it is a method of carpool
without a teenage driver.
Also, students favor eating out on
prom instead of at the actual dance.
Senior Nick Weinmeister said:
“People eat pretty much at any sit
down place from here to Dublin even.
Dinner at prom would be really hard to
do, and it works a lot better for people
to do their own thing.”
Senior Rajen Duggal said: “I don’t
think there should be a dinner hosted at
prom because that limits people to certain
food courses/desserts, and it may
affect their schedule, like for getting
ready, taking pictures, etc. Normally
my friends and I reserve a restaurant
that we enjoy or have a potluck.”
they need to get their codes from the
College Counter.”
For students seeking financial aid, the
College Scholarship Bulletin is another
useful tool. It also provides information
regarding volunteer opportunities and
summer outreach programs, in which
students can earn college credits.
Switzer said: “If students can find an
internship with a company or non-profit
organization, the work experience will
add depth to their resumes. Colleges
like to see that prospective students
had a mission to accomplish over the
summer; something other than going to
school from 8 to 2 over a course of four
years.”
Juniors who want to get ahead in the
admission process should begin planning
now, if they haven’t already.
Senior Dominic Cipponeri said, “Dinner
at a nice restaurant or at someone’s
house is nice because then the group
that you’re with can communicate with
each other.”
Senior Anna Mah said, “I think people
like being able to choose their own
meals. Plus, there’s the question of
how much a dinner provided at prom
costs.”
Senior Joonhyung Kim said, “Prom
is about dancing and partying with
friends [and not eating]!”
Cho said, “People enjoy the variety
of restaurants we have in Modesto.”
Junior Benjamin Lee said: “Transportation
can be anything from a limo,
car or horse. Food is good anywhere in
Modesto.”

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Boys tennis, swimming, track teams remain undefeated
Results complete through March 28.
BOYS SWIMMING (4-0, 4-0)
AHEAD: The Panthers will be away at
Downey on Thursday.
RESULTS: MHS 142, Davis 27; MHS 129,
Enochs 36; MHS 132, Beyer 32; NorCal
Relays– (MHS 1st)
NOTES: Against Davis, Beyer and Enochs,
Senior Michael Tesluk got first in the 100-
meter freestyle. Senior Chris Pallios got first
in the 500 and 200 freestyle. Junior Dante
Cipponeri got first in the 50 freestyle. Junior
Cap Damrell got first in the 100 breast and
200 IM. Junior Jason Mensonides got second
in the 200 IM. Junior Alex Hoyt got second
in the 100 breast while Senior Ben Chance
got third. Senior James Lamb and Junior
Diogenes Sua Avila got first and second in the
100 back respectively. Junior David Bennet
got first in the 100 butterfly. The boys got first
place at NorCal Relays. The boys won the
200 individual medley. They also won the 200
backstroke/ breaststroke. The boys finished
Zack Cooper
By William Shewfelt
Junior Zack Cooper has been chosen as
an athlete of the issue for boys golf by Coach
Pete Peterson.
how long have you been playing?
“I played with my dad when I was young but
got interested in it a few years ago.”
What are your best skills?
“My best skills are my chipping and putting.”
WHAT IS YOUR
F A V O R I T E
PART OF THE
SPORT?
“My favorite part
of the sport is putting.
I also just
love the feel of
a course when
iIplay golf.”
what is your
best personal score?
“My personal best is a 72 at Creekside.”
what is the most difficult thing
about golf?
“The hardest thing is playing consistently.”
which course is your favorite?
“My favorite course of the one’s we play for
league is Creekside. But my all time favorite
course is in Hawaii.”
what are your plans for the future
in golf?
“I plan on attending a four year college and
playing golf there.”
what is something that most people
do not know about golf?
“People don’t understand how much technique
golf requires and how hard it is. It takes
a lot of practice to perfect your technique.”
COACH’S COMMENTS:
“I chose Zach because he is a very consistent
performer. He leads our team in scoring
average in matches and team tournaments.
He is a very hard worker and is constantly
striving to improve all aspects of his game.
Zach has performed very well this season
and I have no doubts that he will persue golf
in the future. His work ethic and personal
character will lead him to success. We are
lucky and proud to have him on our team.
His teammates love him.”
second in three events.
UPDATE
GIRLS SWIMMING (4-0, 4-0)
AHEAD: The Lady Panthers will be away at
Downey on Thursday.
RESULTS: MHS 112, Davis 37; MHS 87,
Enochs 64; MHS 101, Beyer 47; NorCal
Relays– (MHS 2nd)
NOTES: Against Davis, Beyer and Enochs,
Senior Arisa Coirin got first in the 200- meter
IM and the 100 backstroke. Senior Elaine
Resso got first in the 100 freestyle and first
in the 100 backstroke. Senior Tessa Filling
got first in the 500 and 200 freestyle. Senior
Alina Zhang got first in the 100 breaststroke.
Sophomore Rosie Vaughn got first in the 50
freestyle. The girls got second place at Nor-
Cal Relays. The girls won the 200 and 400
individual medley.
Madeleine Jacques
By Ian Mason
Junior Madeleine Jacques has been chosen
as an athlete of the issue for girls soccer
by Coach Josh Fritz.
how long have you been playing?
“I started palying when I was seven with my
older brother and my dad.”
What POSITION DO YOU PLAY?
“I play left or right mid field.”
WHAT IS YOUr
F A V O R I T E
PART OF THE
SPORT?
“My favorite part
is playing the
game with my
teammates by
my side. I know
they will have my
back.”
HOW HAS YOUR
SEASON GONE SO FAR?
“Personally, the season has been okay. But
it’s not me that’s important, it’s the team as
a whole. Our team has improved since the
beginning of the season and we are doing
well.”
HOW MUCH IS SOCCER A TEAM
SPORT?
“Soccer is completely a team sport! We are
nothing if we can’t work together.”
what are your plans for the future
in SOCCER?
“I plan on keep playing recreationally. I definetly
want to play next year.”
IS THERE A HIGH RISK INJURY DURING
THE GAMES?
“Yes, girls are vicious when playing sports
and the fields are also not the best to play
on.”
COACH’S COMMENTS:
“I chose Maddy because she works hard
every week and is really dedicated to the
sport. She is an aggressive player and works
hard no matter how we are doing in a game.
Maddy has improved a lot since the start of
the season and is a great example for future
soccer players. I am looking forward her to
returning to soccer next year as a senior. I
imagine she will have a great
season and enjoy it as well.”
BASEBALL (0-2, 2-7)
AHEAD: The Panthers will play Downey on
Wednesday.
RESULTS: Ceres 12, MHS 7; MHS 9, Central
Valley 4; Hilmar 4, MHS 1; Oakdale 7, MHS
1; Pitman 11, MHS 0; MHS 12, Johansen 6;
Downey 14, MHS 2; Beyer 8, MHS 4; Stagg
8, MHS 5
NOTES: Against Ceres, senior Zach Yoppini
went 2-for-3 with a double, and senior
Klayton Miller went 1-for-3 with a 2-run home
run. Against Central Valley of Ceres, Miller
went 3-for-4 with a Home run and 2 RBI. In
the Panthers’ only night game of the year, at
Hilmar, senior Nick Weinmeister went 2-for-3,
while Miller went 2-for-4 with a lead off Home
run. Against Oakdale, junior Zach Cornejo
went 2-for-3. In the Panthers’ win against
Johansen, junior Cameron Wood went 2-
for-3 with a double. In a loss in their opening
league game against Downey, Wood went
1-for-2 with a two run shot. Against Stagg,
Wood went 2-for-3 with a single and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Weinmeister went 1-for-3 with
a single.
BOYS TENNIS (5-0, 5-0)
AHEAD: The Panthers will be away at Beyer
on Tuesday.
RESULTS: MHS 9, Davis 0; MHS 9, Enochs
0; MHS 9, Beyer 0; MHS 8, Gregori 1; MHS
9, Downey 0
NOTES: The following list contains singles
players and doubles teams that won their
matches in straight sets, meaning they
didn’t lose a set. Against Davis, senior
Rajen Duggal, junior James Pallios, junior
Jasdeep Sandhu, sophomore Garrett Cook,
sophomore Bijan Origel and freshman
Christian McCaig won in singles; senior
Joonhyung Kim and junior Gary Shmorgon,
senior Zachary Hamman and sophomore
Joonsoo Kim, and sophomore Phillip Chau
and freshman Matthew Ip won in doubles.
Against Enochs, Duggal, Joonhyung Kim,
McCraig, Pallios, Cook, and Origel won in
singles; Hamman and Sandhu, Shmorgon
and Joonsoo Kim, and Chau and Ip won in
doubles. Against Gregori, Joonhyung Kim,
Sandhu, Shmorgon, Origel won in singles;
Chau and Joonsoo Kim won in doubles and
Gregori forfeited two matches by default.
Against Downey, Duggal, Joonhyung Kim,
McCraig, Pallios, Cook, and Origel won in
singles; Sandhu and Shmorgon, Joonsoo
Kim and Ip, and senior Miguel Gonzalez and
Chau won in doubles.
GIRLS SOCCER (1-2-0, 3-7-2)
AHEAD: MHS will host Johansen today.
RESULTS: MHS 11, Modesto Christian 1;
Modesto Christian Tournament—(MHS 2,
Ripon 2; MHS 2, Mariposa County 2; MHS
2, Hughson 1; Central Catholic 7, MHS 0);
MHS 5, Davis 1; Enochs 5, MHS 0; Beyer
4, MHS 3
NOTES: Against Modesto Christian, Senior
Andrea Zaragoza scored three goals. Sophomore
Michela Albano-Bosio scored two
goals. Seniors Michelle Garibay and Veronica
Ramirez both scored a goal. Juniors Jasmine
Alvarez and Zoe Toscano also scored one
goal. Against Ripon, Senior Emily Wolff and
Albano-Bosio both scored one goal. Against
Mariposa County, Garibay and Wolff each
scored a goal. Against Hughson, Wolff scored
one goal. Against Davis, Senior Alejandia
Larranaga and Albano-Bosio both scored two
goals. Zaragoza scored one goal.
SOFTBALL (4-6-0, 1-2-0)
Ahead: The girls will be away at Johansen
on Tuesday.
Results: Ceres Tournament: MHS 7, Sonora
3; Central Catholic 5, MHS 0; MHS 5,
Buhach Colony 4; MHS 3, Summerville 0.
Tracy 5, MHS 4; MHS 11, Downey 3; Enochs
9; MHS 0
Notes: In the game against Sonora, senior
Jasmine Hill led the Panthers with four hits
and three runs. Against Buhach Colony,
Becca Pridmore led the panthers with three
runs, followed by Liz Pridmore who had one
run. In the game against Summerville, Both
Pridmore girls scored one run each. Kimberly
Phippen also had one run. Against Tracy,
Margaret Rivas and Becca Pridmore led the
panthers with two runs, followed by Maya
Flores who had one run. Against Downey,
Bethany Peterson led the Panthers with
one run. Against Enochs, Becca Pridmore,
Teresa Mendoza, and Jasmine Hill had one
hit each.
BOYS GOLF (3-1, 3-1)
AHEAD: The Panthers will face Beyer at
Dryden on Tuesday.
RESULTS: MHS 198, Enochs 240; Beyer
199, MHS 206; MHS 203, Johansen 210,
MHS 202, Downey 212; Atwater Invitational
— (Team did not finish in top five; no individual
in top 13)
NOTES: Against Enochs, freshman Patrick
Steward shot a 38, followed by junior Zack
Cooper, who shot a 40. Against Beyer, senior
Michael McGee and Steward each shot
40, followed by Cooper and senior Chris
VanderVeen, who shot 41. Against Johansen,
Cooper shot a 38, followed by senior Will
Thiersch, who shot a 40. Against Downey,
Steward and VanderVeen shot 39, closely
followed by Cooper, who shot a 40.
BOYS TRACK (1-0, 1-0)
AHEAD: The boys will host Beyer in a meet
Wednesday.
RESULTS: MHS 82, Davis 43
NOTES: Against Davis, senior Kyle Sharp
placed first in the 100- and the 200-meter
dashes. Senior Strat Stravioundakis placed
first in 110-meter high hurdles and the 300-
meter hurdles. Senior Miguel Yanez won
the discus and shot put Senior Ezekiel Batt
placed first in high jump. Senior Noe Perez
won the triple jump. Senior Jamasen Rodriguez
placed first in the 3200-meter race.
The boys also won the 1600-meter relay. At
the Modesto Junior College Invitational, no
team score was reported. Senior Kyle Sharp
placed first in the 100-meter dash. Senior
Eddie Porras and junior Luke Ortega tied for
second in pole vaulting. Rodriguez placed
fourth in the 1600-meter race.
GIRLS TRACK (1-0, 1-0)
AHEAD: The girls will host Beyer on
Wednesday.
RESULTS: MHS 74, Davis 60; Modesto Junior
College Invitational— (MHS 4th)
NOTES: Against Davis, senior Nicole Barry
won the 100-meter dash. Senior Adreinna
Castaneda won the discus. Senior Maira Cortez
won the 800-meter race. Junior Genna
Garret won the high jump. Junior Lizzy Lehn
won the 3200-meter race. Junior Sarah Skinner
won the pole vault. The girls also placed
first in the 400-meter relay. At the Modesto
Junior College Invitational, junior Sarah Skinner
placed third in pole vaulting.
Compiled by Alexander Anvari,
Evan Mason, Ian Mason,
Elizabeth Paiva, Ryan Perry,
Lily Shen and William Shewfelt

April 1, 2010 - THE PANTHER PRESS - SPORTS - Page 7
Press photo by Angelene Shewfelt
CRACKIN’ UP–Due to recent extreme precipitation and budget constraints
on maintenance, cracks have grown deeper on the tennis
courts, which has prevented home matches.
By Noelle Souza
Modesto City Schools has seven high
schools and each have their own special
programs. Despite this, all of them
have one thing in common: the lack of
adequate sports facilities.
In the whole district, MCS has only
two usable football stadiums and three
legal pools available for use at competitions.
The two stadiums at Downey and Johansen
are at prime locations within the
city but come with certain restrictions.
Each stadium may only be used once
a week during the high school football
season to the tune of between $600-700
per use, according to MCS Administrative
Regulation.
This limits the use during the season
in addition to the fact that schools such
as MHS must use the Modesto Junior
College stadium for home games.
With only three legal pools and five
working pools, the seven MCS high
schools must share space. The Enochs
High School swim team practices every
day in the Johansen pool, and the Gregori
High School swim team practices
at Downey.
This juggling of practices should be
fixed over the course of a few years
because the district approved a $3.5
Press photo by Angelene Shewfelt
IN MINT CONDITION–The baseball field is considered one of the
better facilities on campus because it was redeveloped a few years
ago and is maintained by the baseball coach and program.
Specific MHS, MCS teams lack adequate sports facilities
million pool to be built at Enochs High
School.
The tennis team facilities are lacking
as well. Of the seven courts in the
district, only two courts are private and
exclusive for the school. The other seven
courts are public and under the care of
Modesto City Schools. Despite this, unauthorized
use and damage is prevalent
on the courts.
Schools such as MHS and Downey,
which are public courts, are full of cracks
and weeds within the surface.
This interferes with game-play because
the uneven surface can cause balls
to bounce in a multitude of different
directions that negate the point.
The tracks in the MCS district can reveal
the hard-packed dirt on which they
were built. The spreading of dirt on the
track can also damage knees and joints
by creating an uneven running surface,
according to wedmd.com.
The lack of viewing at track meets is
also an issue at schools such as MHS and
Beyer where the amount of bleachers is
insufficient.
The inadequate facilities in the MCS
district are making it difficult for teams
throughout the district to perform efficiently,
successfully, and competitively.
Teresa Mendoza
By Evan Mason
Senior Teresa Mendoza has been chosen
as an athlete of the issue for softball by
Coach Gary Presley.
Uniform number:
13
Position: Left
field
P o s i t i o n i n
batting lineup:
7th
How did you
get started
w i t h s o f t-
ball?
“I started softball
in the seventh grade just because I thought
it would be fun, and I wanted to try something
new.
Who is your biggest inspiration?
“My biggest inspiration is my family.”
What is the hardest thing about
softball?
“The hardest thing about softball is letting
your team down.”
What would you change about the
sport if you could and why?
“Honestly, I wouldn’t change anything about
this sport because if I did, I wouldn’t be
playing.”
What is your favorite thing about
the sport?
“My favorite thing about this sport is that it’s
a team sport and that it’s competitive.”
What are your future plans for
softball?
“My future plans for softball is to hopefully
play for MJC.”
What will you miss about MHS
softball?
“I will miss all the people who made my years
here so wonderful.”
COACH’S COMMETS:
“I chose Teresa because she hit a home run
and had 5 RBI in the first league game. She
is a leader by her actions, and she always
stays very positive at games. She sets the
example for other team members by always
doing drills at practice, and she is a team
player in games. She has had a good defensive
season, and the offensive side of
her game has picked up also. In the sport,
she can go on to a junior college and play.
In life, she will be a positive person and lead
with her work ethic and example. I will miss
her smile and work ethic.”
Klayton Miller
By Ryan Perry
Senior Klayton Miller has been chosen as
an athlete of the issue for baseball by Coach
Darryl Galloway.
Uniform number:
9
P o s i t i o n i n
batting lineup:
1st
What position
do you play?
“I play shortstop.”
When did you
start playing
b a s e b a l l ?
How did you get started?
“I started playing when I was four years old.
My dad was the coach at Hart Ransom. I
started playing there.”
Who is your favorite professional
player and team? Why?
“When Pedro Martinez got traded to the New
York Mets, they became my favorite team.”
What’s the hardest part about
baseball?
“The hardest part about baseball is just taking
it one game at a time.”
If you could change something
about the sport, what would it
be and why?
“I love the game. I wouldn’t change anything.”
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT
BASEBALL?
“My favorite part about the game is hitting. I
love experiencing the duel against the opposing
pitcher every time I’m up to bat.”
DO YOU HAVE ANY PRE-GAME RITU-
ALS?
“No, I actually don’t.”
What are your future plans for
baseball?
“I’m hoping to play at the next level.”
What will you miss about MHS
baseball?
“I will miss having fun with my friends at
practice.”
COACH’S COMMETS:
“Klayton is a four-year varsity player and
continues to improve every year. He has tremendous
pop in his bat, and he’s an intricate
part in the top of our lineup. He encourages
the team to do their best and is a major leader
on the diamond. Klayton has the ability to play
at the next level, and I hope that he does.”

Page 8 - NEWS - The Panther Press - April 1, 2011
Amador elected as Associated Student Body president
By Michael Lee
Elections for the ASB student government
for 2011-12 produced the following
officers: junior Ezequiel Amador
will be ASB president, junior Quincy
Derouin will be ASB vice president, junior
Freddy Lemmo will be ASB treasurer
and junior Madeline Jacques will
be ASB secretary.
Amador, who was class president
during his freshman and sophmore
year, said, “I was really excited when I
won, and I am still really happy to get
to work and represent Modesto High.”
Amador plans to deliver on his campaign
promises, most specifically to
bring music to the halls of MHS.
He said: “I really want to get our
school to work with this company that
Enochs has that brings up-and-coming
bands to play at the school. I also want
to have music played on Fridays during
passing periods.”
Derouin, who is the current junior
class president said: “When I found
out I won, I was extremely excited just
from anticipating the upcoming year.
I was hoping to win, but hearing my
name during the bulletin just made me
so excited.”
One of Derouin’s plans is to bring
a “Clean Your School” fund-raiser to
MHS.
By Love Grewal
Project Hope continues to promote
being the change they want to see in the
world by putting on a benefit concert tonight
at 7 p.m. in the MHS auditorium.
The tickets are $10 at the Student
Body Office and will be $13 at the door.
The SBO is open until 3:30 p.m.
A similar concert was planned earlier
in the year by the Invisible Children
club president senior Rebecca Mears,
but due to lack of sufficient ticket sales,
the concert was ultimately canceled.
The “Peace’n It Together” young
artist concert will feature Stop Motion
Poetry, Gianna Joy, Ty Caskey, and The
Merry Nothings featuring MHS’s very
own, senior Brandon Douglas.
According to Project Hope club advisor,
Mike Chiavetta, the bands were
picked based on their reputations and
word of mouth by students.
Chiavetta said he’s most looking forward
to Stop Motion Poetry and Douglas’s
band, The Merry Nothings.
After the approximate $600 cost of
putting on the concert is deducted from
the earnings, the rest of the proceeds
will be distributed between Free the
She said: “We could paint the trash
cans and pick up trash regularly around
campus. Maybe we could even plant
some flowers; whatever the students
Project Hope concert being
held tonight in MHS auditorium
Press photo by Angelene Shewfelt
STUDENTS SHOW UP TO VOTE–Students of all classes take to
the polls to vote for their preferred candidates that will lead them
through the upcoming school year.
Courtesy of Project Hope
DRAWING A CROWD– Posters
advertising the Project Hope
concert have been distributed
around the campus.
Children for Haiti, Invisible Children,
and The Helen White Memorial Trail.
Chiavetta said, “I hope that we can
have 500 in attendance and that everyone
has a great time.”
He added, “This is an easy way to
help a great cause. Four bands, $10 and
a great time.”
want. This would especially be an easy
fund-raiser for our school.”
Derouin encouraged students to join
ASB leadership and get involved with
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the student government.
She said: “Sometimes it’s more stressful
than class, but that’s almost the fun
of it. Participating in school more than
I have to makes me love it more. … It’s
an amazing opportunity.”
Amador said: “I encourage everyone
who loves Modesto High and has pride
for this school to apply for ASB leadership
and government. … You will
bond with your class who will become
your family, make life long memories,
and come to feel that you are a Panther
and a student at the greatest school in
Modesto.”
The senior cabinet ran unopposed.
Ravina Gogna will be senior president,
Cap Damrell will be vice president,
Joseph Yi will be treasurer, Dante Cipponeri
will be secretary and Jessica
Remington will be class representative.
Sophomore Presley Aranda won the
bid for the junior presidency. The remainder
of the junior cabinet ran unopposed.
Clare Furtado will be vice president,
Noellee Candido will be treasurer
and Justine Jamero will be secretary.
Freshman Peacha Sokk won the sophomore
presidency. Bailey Donnelly and
Gabby Brow, who both ran unopposed,
will be vice president and treasurer, respectively.
There was no candidate for
secretary.