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Prom Preparations Pay Off

Left to Right:
Isabel Frentress,
Rory Garhart,
Krissana McGaw,
Nolan Greene,
Natalya Marquez,
Gabe McGaw,
Ianaliz Rivera,
Joshua Shampnois

Natalya Marquez

After months of waiting, Careers Prom 2017 finally happened on May 11. Even with the stresses and last-
minute preparations, this years prom was still as beautiful as any senior could have wished it to be.

Of course, there was a lot of hard work-- and a lot of tears-- that went into getting ready for prom. Individual-
ly, it came down to crunch time to the point where some were still getting ready when the prom had already
started. Senior Brooke Joyner regrets not taking two days to get ready. I left second period to get my nails
done. It took about two hours. I recommend making an appointment! The things people went through-- espe-
cially girls-- to get ready was very stressful and time consuming.

As far as prom itself, preparations were stressful for everyone involved. Mya Yorke believes the stress came
from a shortage of student volunteers. There was a lack of support from other students. Everyone put their
two cents in, but when it came to set up, no one was there. But the night came together and the venue looked
beautiful, and so did every student there. It began with the arrivals. One of the more memorable entrances was
brought to you by Donae Bess-Clarke and Tyquise Burney, who had their own personal motorcycle escort.

The doors closed at 8 and the fun immediately began. The DJ didnt waste any time getting the seniors on the
dance floor. Following the buffet dinner, no one wasted a minute before gathering and dancing the night
away. Senior Anniya Hansberry agrees, stating that her favorite part of prom was being with all my friends,
with great music.

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Prom Preparations Pay Off, Continued
Before the opening of the ice cream bar was the announce-
ment of Prom King and Queen. To no ones surprise, the
power couple of Career, Gleimy Rodriguez and Kenneth An-
dersen, won the crowns. We genuinely like Career, so its
nice to represent, Gleimy said about her and Kenneths feel-
ings towards their victory. And to celebrate, the crowd feast-
ed on the array of ice creams and toppings available for des-
sert.

As the crowd grabbed their goodie bags and started clearing

out, they continued with the spirit of the night to make it as
memorable as possible.
Left: Glory
Adekanye, Julisa
Rivera, Moxa Patel,
Johnae McArthur,
Kyra Catubig,
Nyzhae Jackson,
Tehyana Ferguson,
Ashley Ata
Right: Gleimy Ro-
driguez, Ken Ander-
sen

The Panther Press: The Voice of Career High School

Panther Press is a squad of students dedicated to getting the truth out to the public. We are determined to give
the people of Hill Regional Career High School a respectful voice.
2016-2017 Staff Writers:
Heidy Ayala Natalya Marquez Miles Wallace
Gabby Banks Carolyn Martinez Tea Gray
Heaven Bradley Sheyla Pedraza Mya Yorke
John Cardenas Charles Sakouvogui Tahnele Everett
Ashley Cisneros Erik Sarango Keyavonie Lawrence
May Contributing Writer: Rory Garhart
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Business Plan Competition Showcases Talent
Tea Gray

Business students in Marketing 1 recently

competed at the business competition in
library. There were many great businesses
and ideas that the students presented.

According to Ms. Williams, one of the

business teachers, The competition is basi-
cally for students who had an idea and
wanted to create a business out of it. They
were able to present it to their teachers, Mr.
Johnson or me, and the winners from the
classroom round went on to the library
round.

What the students had to do was create a

presentation and a board basically explain-
ing their business. They had to use what
they learned in their Marketing 1 class to
plan and create their business. At first, the
students had to present to the class and the
teacher to see if they made it to the library Winners Alexsia Udeokoro, Oliver Thomas, Karissa Cosenza, and Yeimy
round. The businesses that made it to the Morales
library round included Lavish LLC, Rock
Studioz, K.Y Fashion, Kelseys Cleaning Service, Anthonys Boutique, and Forever Young.

The people who can in third place for the business plan competition were Karissa Cosenza and Yeimy Mo-
rales, with K.Y. Fashions. They created jewelry, including beautiful choker necklaces, but they were not able
to present them because the chokers got stolen the day before. Overall, their presentation was good and they
got third place.

The person who came in second place for the business plan competition was Oliver Thomas with Rock
Studioz. This business was different from the others because it was a recording studio. You know how every
time you hear a DJ Khaled song you would hear DJ KHALED? Oliver created something similar to present
to the judges, but instead songs produced by his studio would say Rock Studioz. Even though he did not cre-
ate a board, his presentation was so good that it landed him in second place.

The winner of the business plan competition was Alexisa Udeokoro, with Lavish LLC. Her business was a mo-
bile makeup truck. Honestly, Ive never heard of a mobile makeup truck, so when I heard that it was her busi-
ness, I knew that the idea was great. Her board and presentation were amazing; it was clear that she put some
hard work into that project. Well that hard work paid off, and she ended up being the winner of the business
plan competition.

Monetary prizes for the library round were awarded to winners. For third place it was $75, for second place it
was $125, and for first place it was $300. The winners of the library round will compete at the citywide com-
petition at Gateway, so good luck to those winners.

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Business Plan Competition, Continued
The best part of the business plan competition was the videos that some students made to honor Mr. Heller. As
most of you know, the business competition to Mr. Heller was a really big deal and he always enjoyed watch-
ing his students present their businesses. Mr. Hellers wife and daughter were also there to support the student
businesses, which I thought made the students feel more comfortable and supported. None of us will never for-
get Mr. Heller or the impact he made on this school.

Congratulations to not only the winners of the business plan competition but also to the people who made it to
the library round. Presenting to judges who you do not know and want to impress can be very difficult-- and I
know that from experience. And to you current or upcoming business students who need an extra business
credit, I highly suggest that you take Marketing 1. Marketing allows people to show their creative side-- and
besides, who doesnt want to earn some extra money?

AP Testing Finally Complete

Miles Dylan Wallace

Students from Career High School and across the nation began Advanced Placement testing on May 1st, 2017.
AP testing is used as an opportunity for students to display their mastery of subjects of the subject that students
took at the AP level this year.

There are currently 38 different AP classes offered by the College Board, which is the organization that is re-
sponsible for the administration of the AP tests. Career High School currently offers 12 AP courses for stu-
dents in the 10th grade and above.

I was motivated to take AP classes because I wanted to challenge myself, said senior Joey Ostuno, who
completed 5 AP classes this year. After taking AP classes, I feel like I am better prepared for college.

Students who take AP classes here at Career take classes that are at a faster pace than the same course at the
Honors or College Prep level. This is due to the amount of information that must be covered by the AP Exam
date for that subject. Nationwide, all exams were completed by May 12th of this year.

When asked to reflect on their experiences in AP classes, Ostuno and his peer, senior Emir Abunaemeh, said
they felt relief after their AP testing was completed. Abouneameh added I felt accomplished when I complet-
ed my testing.

Congratulations on a job well done to all Career High School students who completed AP courses this year!

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Congrats, CTE Students!
Congratulations to Medical Career students who participated in the Connecticut Statewide Career and Tech-
nical Education Assessment. The results reported a 100% pass rate, making this the first time in Hill Regional
Career Magnet High School history students have achieved this significant accomplishment.

Photo from left to right: Dr. Zakia Parrish, Nyzhae Edwards, Amanda Mantegna, Tehyana Ferguson, Marrilee May, Megan
Tallberg, Jazmyne Scott, Iyana Liburd, Mackenzie Ewing, Sayerah Kennedy, Anita Wlazlo, Maria Cervantes, Lynesha Patterson
and Ms. Zajac. Missing from photo is Emily Jalbert.

Teacher of the Month: Mr. Drymiller

Gabby Banks

He is an awesome person! Tehyana, Senior

He likes cats...He's a good man. Shannon, Senior

He is an acquired taste, but great when you know him

and love him. Rory, Senior

Super super sarcastic but genuinely a sweetheart and a

man that really cares. Nyla, Senior

Drymiller is someone who really cares about his stu-

dents, sarcastic banter and all. He was always there
when I had a problem, wanted to geek out over books,
or talk about his cats. Madeleine, Career Graduate

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35 Girls Killed in Guatemala Fire
Sheyla Pedraza

On Thursday, March 9th, 2017, 35 girls

were killed in a fire at a children's home
called the Virgen de la Asuncin in
Guatemala City. The girls were unable
to escape the fire due to being locked
inside their room. There were at least
52 girls inside the room and 35 girls
were killed. Apparently the reason that
the girls were locked inside the room
was because they had escaped the resi-
dence the night before and had been
recaptured by the police.

The health ministry said that the other

23 girls are hospitalized while officials
are moving the other children and ado-
lescents in to other facilities while the Family and friends preparing to take the coffin to the cemetery, March 10,2017
home is being investigated. There was Saul Martinez
52 girls in that room, and if someone locked the doors, the consequences are serious said Hilda Morales,
who's an adjunct prosecutor for human rights.

Allergy Season Arrives

Heaven Bradley

Allergy season is here. That means its the time where that one kid just continuously sniffles through your
whole class. Ever get that scratchy feeling? Drippy nose? Headache? Allergies are such a handful and are a lot
to deal with. Having allergies can cause a lot of stress! Ever come to school and get questioned on why you
look loopsy? Allergies develop, but not at birth. There are various types of allergies such as allergies to food,
mold, drugs, animal dander, latex, and of course pollen. Allergies can be seasonal or year-round.

Allergies are annoying and I always have to remember to take my medicine. I have tissues and
eyedrops with me at all times. It triggers my asthma and I have to get a treatment whenever its needed.
-Dana McEachern
Its horrible, my eyes start to puff up and I sound like a man. I sneeze frequently. I feel drowsy and
congested. I have to take Benadryl, Zyrtec, eye drops, Claritin, or Allegra. -Amaya Harris
I have year-round allergies. It gets worse in the spring and the fall, when most trees and pollen like to
come around. I can't really get sleep and I have the feeling of suffocating myself. Its really bad.
- Kayla Claiborne
Every morning, I wake up with my eye boogers. Its hard to open my eyes. I felt like aliens were ab-
ducting me. -Willie Gulley
I found out that I was allergic to peanuts when my mother gave me a Reeses Cup and I spit it out im-
mediately.I told my dad I was allergic and he didn't believe me, so I had to get blood drawn and my doctor
prescribed me with an epipen. I've been allergic since the 2nd grade. -Aesha Acevedo

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Womens Leadership Conference Inspires
Sheyla Pedraza
From left to right:
Yamilet Gonzalez,
Meridaliz deLima,
Susana Benitez,
Ceinnate Torres,
Karen Arredondo,
Tea Gray, Maya
Lee, Dana
McEachern, Karissa
Cosenza, Kayla
Claiborne, Yeimy
Morales, Mrs.
Bryson, Azahaleia
Reyes.

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Hill Regional Career senior and junior girls were invited to join a Women's
Leadership Conference at Savin Rock Conference Center in West Haven. The conference was aimed at edu-
cating, supporting, and teaching young women about the professional life of a businesswoman in the commu-
nity.

The Women in Business Committee, the leaders of the conference, hoped to inspire the audience to be excited
about their futures and show new ways young women can be motivated to reach their goals through hard
work. This committee also hosts a lot of charitable activities like food, diaper, and coat drives. They meet eve-
ry month to support each other's goals and to create new projects.

Hill Regional Career student Kayla Claiborne, who attended the trip, said that going to the event on the way
there, Mrs. Bryson said that it wasn't about us, the students; it was really about the speakers telling their sto-
ries and how they got to be the person they are now. The conference was really good.

Various speakers were featured at the conference. Each told an inspirational story of their experience as a
woman in the business world. We had three speakers, said Claiborne. One of them was speaking about the
budget that brought a lot of money into the project. She has a lot of experience under her belt because of that.
She and her parents came to the U.S. because her dad was writing a book about teaching kids a lot of stuff, but
their country wouldn't let him publish it. Another woman (Betsey Nilan) was talking about how her mother
had breast cancer and how they both had to go through that and then how her mom opened the organization
Get in Touch Foundation Inc and how now she owns that business.

Claiborne said that ultimately, she was inspired by the professional women at the conference. I thought at
first it was going to be boring and that it wasn't going to be interesting, but as it started and they talked more,
it got interesting and I started to take even notes on everything. I could really relate to what they were saying
to my life, and even more about going to college.

The women who spoke at the conference proved to Career students that anything is possible-- even if you
dont initially find your way. They were all motivational, said Claiborne, because they all had backgrounds
where they didn't know what to do in life-- so they did what they love instead.
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Hip Hop Analytics at Quinnipiac
Tea Gray

Left to Right: Taniya Gray, Tea Gray, Alex Vargas. Photos/Jay Kemp

On May 2, 2017, three Career students-- Taniya Gray, Alex Vargas, and myself-- taught a Hip Hop Sociology
class at Quinnipiac University. We have been preparing for this class for a while now with Jay Kemp, and it
was a success.

The professor at Quinnipiac University, Don Sawyer, invited us to teach one of his classes, a Hip Hop sociolo-
gy class. It was their last class of the semester, so it wasnt like a regular college class. The professor was
playing really good music and he was making us feel comfortable, so we wouldnt be nervous talking to the
college kids. When the class actually started, the students had to present their presentations. I learned a lot
about Hip Hop and different types of rappers in that presentation. After that was over, two kids from New Ha-
ven Academy did some cool dancing for us. The type of dancing they did was called amination, and it
looked impossible to do. The two kids from New Haven Academy were trying to lighten the mood, but the
presentations the college students did were honestly less interesting.

It was now our turn to present what we had for the college kids. What we did was an analysis of a song called
Threatening Nature, by Ab-Soul. Ab-Soul covers a lot of controversial issues such as sexism, homophobia,
and religion. I was excited to teach the college kids about the analysis of the song Threatening Nature be-
cause I love Hip Hop and this song is so deep, and there are so many ways to interpret the song. An example
of the analysis would be something like this:

Ab-Souls Threatening Nature

You get on your knees every night
To pray to a man that you barely understand
Or have even seen with your eyes closed
Then turn around and do the same thing
Get on your knees, then put a ring
On the woman that you wanna call your wife
Somethin aint right, yo
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What Ab-Soul was trying to say when he said To pray to a man that you barely understand was that God
was the man you barely understand. Since God, to most people, is the most powerful person in the world, then
why do you do that same action you do to God to a woman you want to be your wife. He basically means that
women are as powerful as God. Its so natural for men to kneel down when they propose to a woman; howev-
er they do the same thing with the most powerful being: God. Its amazing how when rappers want to get
their point across, they can do it in these creative ways, and we dont even realize it. For example, Kendrick
Lamars 2012 song Swimming Pools is really all about peer pressure, and I did not know that until someone
told me.

At the Quinnipiac event, we had to teach by asking the college students questions about the song. Before I got
there, I was expecting the students to be engaged with us and excited about learning, but boy was I wrong.
Every time we asked a question; the class was silent. We even tried to give them hints to what the answer was-
- but they were silent. A few students did answer questions, but other than that it was quiet. I now know how
teachers feel when they are trying to ask us questions! So everyone, please try to answer questions even if you
think they are dumb answers, because most teachers love it when students respond.

Overall, teaching a class at Quinnipiac University was a great learning experience. This opportunity helped me
become more outspoken, and I learned a lot about college classes. And everyone listen to Ab-Souls
Threatening Nature-- it is an amazing song!

"The students who led the

discussion were sharp and a
shining example of confi-
dent youth doing positive
work. They stood in front of
a room filled with college
students and a few faculty,
and led a great discussion/
analysis of a song. The
crowd was slow to answer
some questions but the stu-
dents pushed through to get
people to engage. They
were very well prepared and
I hope to invite them back in
the fall to take part in my
Sociology of Education
course. Your school should
be proud. The students rep-
resented you well."
Professor Don Sawyer

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High School: Its Not the Disney Channel!
Mya Yorke

In middle school, I trusted the Disney Channel about

the high school experience. I thought that every period
would have singing and choreography. But sad-
ly ,instead of smiley face french fries and mozzarella
sticks, I received gum covered desks, and airport secu-
rity. Throughout my middle school days, I dreamed of
being in high school and living my life like Vanessa
from High School Musical. But sadly, Disney didn't
put a disclaimer on that movie to warn kids their
dreams and expectations of high school would be
crushed.

My first expectation that got crushed was locker size.

Seeing every high school show or movie from Saved
by the Bell to High School Musical 1,2, and 3 pre-
pared me for packing a suitcase and fitting everything
inside my future locker. But when I got to high school, I realized that the lockers could barely fit my school supplies, let
alone an entire wardrobe of clothes. All my dreams of decorating my locker for the next 4 years was crushed.

Another expectation that got crushed was planning out and wearing cute outfits every day, leaving no days for bummy
days. However, the realization that I have to wake up at 5:00 every morning made me find it difficult to wear anything
other than comfy sweats and the occasional hoodie...with a side of foundation so I don't look so dead.

Happily, the last expectation I found completely false was bullying. After watching endless high school movies, young
Mya swore she was going to get shoved in a locker and left there until she turned a senior. Reality check: no one ran-
domly bullies freshmen. Find a good group of friends, join a club or sport to meet new people, and high school will be
just fine.

Advice for New Journalists

Keyavonie Lawrence

Do you have what it takes to put your opinion in the school paper? Do you like to know what other people
think about situations you think are important? Do you want the voices of Career students to be heard? Well
you should join Journalism.

Since the school year is almost over The Panther Press will be needing new Journalists. Heres some advice if
youre interested.

Be prepared to write articles every class

Always come up with interesting topics
Keep the articles appropriate
Always have your sources when you are using a photo or a fact from a website
When you finish one article, always brainstorm for another one
Make sure you have a lot of patience
If you are thinking about interviewing someone, make sure they arent busy
Be prepared to work on a deadline

Email careerpantherpress@gmail.com to get started.

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Your First Tattoo: What You Should Know
Gabby Banks

Tattoos are a good way to express yourself in a very permanent way. A picture is worth a thousand words, and
these pictures are on your body for the rest of your life-- so be careful what they say about you. Most im-
portantly, make sure you know some valuable facts and tips about tattoos before you get one.

1. Be Safe
When deciding where you are getting your tattoo, you have to make sure that this place is sterile. If it is
not...RUN! Do not get a tattoo from an establishment that is not clean. Some diseases you could get from an
unsanitary tattoo parlor are tetanus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. You need to make sure that the artist is using
gloves, proper equipment, and sterilized non-disposable equipment. Ask questions about their business; if they
dont come up with the right answers, dont go there.

2. Think About It!

Really think about where you want your tattoo and what design you want. Dont get a tattoo on a whim. You
need to think it through, because a half-baked idea is not going to go well. I know many people who have acci-
dentally spelled someones name wrong, and now it is permanently spelled wrong on their body. Besides, you
have to take into account that over time your body changes and subsequently, so will the tattoo. If you have a
tattoo on your chest, in 30 years that tattoo may not be the same.
If you have an idea of what you want, sleep on it to make sure it is what you want. Also, if you are thinking
about getting your significant others name tattooed on your body, please think it through. You do not want to
get married to someone named Sam and you have Alex tattooed on your neck. Lastly, your body is your
body, but just a piece of advice--please do not get a tattoo on your face.

3. Be Prepared
Once you know what you want, run it by some people. This lets you know if the tattoo will suit you or if your
friends are truly your friends. True friends will not let their friends get stupid tattoos.. If you are including text
in your tattoo, you have to spell check it, spell check it again, and just for safe measure SPELL CHECK IT
AGAIN. You do not want to be the person who has a tattoo that says NO REGERTS. If you are getting a
tattoo of an object or a person, come prepared with a picture. This will make it easier on your artist and better
for you, because now the artist doesnt have to guess what something looks like.

4. Tattoos are like pets

You heard me right. Tattoos are like pets in the respect that they need to be taken care of. Stupid question: Do
you drown your pets? Do you leave your pet out in the baking sun to overheat?...No, so dont submerge your
tattoo and dont expose your tattoo to the sun for at least a couple of days. Allow your tattoo to heal correctly,
using unscented moisturizer. When you are taking a shower, do not rub your tattoo... unless you like the sensa-
tion of your skin burning.

5. People Are Nosey!

Once you get a tattoo, everyone is going to make your tattoo their business. They are going to want to see it
and tell you how they feel about it. If you love your tattoo, dont let anyone sway you. If you personally dont
like it, go somewhere else and get it touched up; you could also always look into getting the tattoo removed or
covered up.

I love my tattoo, I cant wait to get another one. My artist was Daniel from Darkside and he was amazing. He
made sure I was comfortable with my tattoo and wasnt in too much pain. Gabby

Getting my tattoo really didnt hurt that bad, it was more like a cat scratch. You get used to it after a minute
or so. Make sure they clean and shave the area where the tattoo will be-- you dont want an infection.
Shannon
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Want to Become a CNA?
Mya Yorke

New classes are being introduced to Career left and right, but one of the many classes that has caught the at-
tention of many health students is the new CNA class, introduced by Ms. Zajac. CNA, which stands for Certi-
fied Nursing Assistant, is a full-year course that will be in full effect next fall-- so register!

This class will help you become a certified nursing assistant, or CNA, who helps patients or clients with
healthcare needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Ms. Zajac, who helped bring this program to life at Career, sat down with the Panther Press for a brief inter-
view.

Panther Press: Can you give us a brief summary in your own words about the upcoming CNA class?

Ms. Zajac: Our program has the capacity to educate 14 Career students, as well as certify them once they turn
18. Its going to be a great learning experience for students who are going to be involved in the program.

PP: So what would you say to up and coming medical and/or health students who are interested in taking this
class?

MZ: They should be leaning towards the CNA class most definitely, but its important to start off with the
Medical Careers class as a sophomore and work their way up through the program through the Health Careers
Pathways 1 then 2, and ultimately the CNA program. This way they will be very well equipped to handle rig-
orous course work.

PP: As a student in the CNA program, what should you expect?

MZ: In the curriculum, there is a lot of hands-on work. Our program currently will start off at the Yale Simu-
lation Lab. Students will participate alongside Yale medical students, and then well segue to the Mary Wade
long-term care nursing home facility for their internship hours and ultimately finish at Yale New Haven Hos-
pital. But as of right now, we are unsure of what unit the students will be working in.

Want to find out more about the CNA Program? Talk to Ms. Zajac or your guidance counselor.

Book Review: Everything, Everything

Tahnele Everett

The most recent book I read was Everything, Everything written by Nicola Yoon. Writ-
ten in September of 2015 but recently released as a movie, the book is about a girl who
has allergies and is allergic to literally everything. She cannot leave the house, but when a
boy moves in next door, she falls in love. I cant spoil the rest, but no-- this book is not a
cliche. If you ask me, the plot twists are unexpected and exciting.

The book has short chapters, so you will read about 10 chapters in 5 minutes--no exagger-
ation. The plot twists make it feel like you are inside of the book with the main charac-
ters

See Mrs. Wilson in the school library to check out a copy of Nicola Yoons Everything,
Everything.

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College Essay Feature
Rory Garhart

The mere idea of transferring from a predomi-

nantly white suburban school to an urban school
in the middle of New Haven, Connecticut may
seem strange to some people. For me, it was
something that I needed. In middle school I felt
trapped knowing every single person in my town.
There was no way you could distinguish yourself
from the crowd, because everybody was the
same. And, worst of all, anything you did wrong
was ingrained into peoples memories. You did
everything you could, at all costs, to rid yourself
of your faults, but there was no way you could.

The labels my peers placed on me started in 5th

grade. I didnt put much effort into the way I
looked, and I didnt really have a great perception of what fashion was. That day, I decided to wear very short
shorts to school, not knowing what would come of it. I will never forget that day, because it instilled a pain in
my heart that I thought I never would get rid of. I had made a harmless fashion choice. People couldve easily
brushed it aside and gotten over my faux pas, but instead they decided to use it to mercilessly ridicule me and
use every ounce of their mockery to hurt me. Rory Garfaggot and Garfaggottron were nicknames that car-
ried on with me throughout middle school, and the pain it caused never subsided. I needed to get out, and
meeting new friends in a new environment was the only way I could.

My parents encouraged me to transfer out of my hometown into a new schooling district with more opportuni-
ties. I was admitted to Hill Regional Career High School (Career) in New Haven, CT. Going somewhere new
can be completely terrifying to a freshman, but luckily my school held a month-long orientation program in
order to help incoming students make some friends before they started high school. When I first walked into
the cafeteria, something became incredibly clear to me: Im no longer a majority. Students were allowed to
express their culture without any judgment from anyone. There were Muslim girls wearing hijabs, students
speaking other languages than just English, There was a complete blend of people and there wasnt a struc-
tured way to act, look, dress, or be. From that moment on, I knew I was in the right place.

I could have easily stayed in my hometown and remained who my peers thought I was, while desperately try-
ing to change myself. Instead, coming to a new place where I could choose how people would come to know
me made life so much easier. I got a completely blank slate to work with, and I needed that in my life. High
school came with scares and concerns, but the people I surrounded myself with accepted me for who I was.
Not everybody came there with the same story. I have friends who have to battle with supporting the family
business and doing well in school, ones who cant get out of bed in the morning at times due to chronic illness,
and ones whove seen their parents get arrested. But, throughout all of those troubles, they still have been loyal
to me, and Ill never forget that.

My past had taught me to believe that everybody was out to get you, and there was no escaping your past. Ca-
reer taught me to live life with an open mind, and that everybody has an enormous amount of potential-- no
matter where they come from. I may have come to Career to get an academic education, but I came away re-
ceiving an even more important social education. Career has opened my mind to a whole collection of people
and possibilities, and I leave here much more optimistic and curious about what the future holds.

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Attending Your First Concert? Tips from an Expert
Ashley Cisneros

1. Dress comfortably
Its important to dress comfortably when going to a concert because you have to wait in long lines and stand for the
whole night. Avoid open-toed shoes or heels if youre going to be in the general admission floor. People could accident-
ly step on your feet if youre in the crowd. Wear sneakers that are comfortable and that you don't really care about. If the
concert is outside and the weather is hot, wear shorts, sneakers, and a t-shirt. If the concerts inside and youre on the
floor with no seats, you will get hot from all the people around you. Bring a small light bag with all your essentials.

2. Eat before the concert

Remember to eat before the concert. I know most people dont bother to buy food at shows because of how ridiculous
the prices are, but its there if you choose to buy some. If you want to save some money, then eat at home. Or on the way
to the concert you can stop buy a fast food place to eat. Eating will give you enough energy for the show. Bring a snack
if you really don't have enough time. Going on an empty stomach may make your concert experience a little less enjoya-
ble because youll be hungry the whole time.

3. Bring your ticket

The biggest mistake you can make when going to your first concert would be forgetting your ticket at home! If the con-
cert is close to where you live, its not that big of a deal to drive back home and get it. But if the concert venue is far,
driving back could be a really big hassle-- and you may miss some of the concert because you dont have your ticket.
Some people choose to have digital tickets on their phones so they can be scanned on their phone. This may be an easier
way to get into a concert-- as long is your phone is charged.

4. Get to the venue early

When you go to a concert before the doors open, youll most likely have to wait in a line to get in. Dont be discouraged
if you see a long line. If youre waiting with a friend, the line will move fast. If you have seat tickets, then you wont
have to worry about getting inside early because you already have seats. However, if you have general admission tickets,
then you may want to get there early to get a good spot up front. Even if you have to stay to watch the opening act, its
still worth waiting because youll be closer to the stage by the time your favorite band or artist comes on.

5. Bring money
Money is important to have at a concert because youll definitely need it in case you want to buy anything. You might
want to buy merch, or just a drink in case you get thirsty. Sometimes concerts carry exclusive merchandise that you can
only get if you go to their concert. And of course, its always good to keep some cash on you in case of an emergency.

6. Try to buy merchandise before the show

When you buy merchandise before the show begins, the line will be significantly shorter than what it will be after the
show. When everyone leaves the concert, a majority of people go to the merch tables to buy shirts, posters, hoodies, etc.
It can cause a lot of chaos for everyone so to avoid it, buy your stuff before the show. If you are going into the general
admission pit, this may not be the best idea because youll have to hold your shirt, poster, etc. the whole time while peo-
ple are pushing and shoving you. Youll end up losing or ruining it if you don't bring a bag to put it in.

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 7. Stay hydrated
Staying hydrated is very important at concerts. If you dont drink enough water before or during a concert you can end
up passing out in the middle of the show due to the heat of the crowd or the lack of energy you have. If you paid money
to see show it would suck to miss it to go to the hospital or the medical tent. Bring a water bottle into the show if they
allow it. And if they dont, then drink water before the show and buy water once you get into the arena.

8. Prepare to get pushed

Pushing is a given when going to a concert. Whether its from waiting in the line to get in or if youre in the pit, you
will get pushed. When the band or artist first comes on stage, a lot of people will push to the front to try to get closer
look at whats going on the stage. This may catch you off guard if youve never been in a general admission pit before.
Dont get upset if a stranger is a little too close to you. Thats what happens at shows. Luckily, as the set continues, the
crowd loosens up a bit and everyone backs up to give people more room. If you really dont feel like getting pushed
and squished by a bunch of people, then you can buy seat tickets so youll have enough space to yourself.

9. Try not to use your phone

Everyone has different opinions on this. Some people hate when people use their phones during concerts because they
feel like the person should enjoy the show and not be watching it through their phone. Sometimes people can block the
view of someone behind them because their recording with their phone in the air. Others say its fine to use your phone
to record moments you want to look back on and remember. Personally, I try not to use my phone during a concert be-
cause I want to remember the concert by living in the moment. But I do take videos and photos occasionally throughout
the show just to have something to look back on later.

10. Enjoy the show

Everyone is there for one reason: to enjoy the music. Dont be afraid to dance, sing, jump around and have fun. No one
is paying attention to you because everyone is focusing in the artist on stage. Be enthusiastic, stand up from your seat
and sing along. When the audience is showing theyre having a good time, the performer gets energy from that and puts
on a better show. So stay safe, have fun, and make the concert worthwhile.

*BONUS TIP*

Concerts are never really sold out. If a big band is coming to your town and Ticketmaster, Vividseats, etc. say the show
is sold out, wait a week or two before the concert. Keep checking the website as much as possible to see if extra tickets
are released. What happens? The arena realizes they have more space than they thought to accommodate more people,
so they release more tickets. You can also save a lot of money doing this, because the tickets they release are most like-
ly cheaper since the concert is soon and not a lot of people buy this late.

Looking Ahead: My College Expectations

Mya Yorke

1. Food, food, and more food

2. My roommate and I will be best friends
3. I will get to join a whole bunch of clubs
4. I will finally get a chance to prove I'm responsible
5. I will take charge of my own life
6. I will be popular in my dorm sector
7. My legs will become diesel from all of the walking
8. I will create new memories that I will cherish forever
9. I will make very worthy investments in hoodies and sweatpants
10. I will try to power forward and take morning classes...but I might end up either falling asleep in them
or hitting snooze for the tenth time.

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Shea Moisture: The Brand, The Controversy
Ashley Cisneros

On April 24th 2017, Shea Moisture released a commer-

cial featuring 3 women sharing the experiences theyve
had dealing with their type of hair. The beginning
showed an African American women with curly hair
saying how she was made fun of for her natural curls and
how kids used to throw things in her hair, while a white
woman with blonde straight hair said sometimes she
doesnt know what to do with her hair. Then a red head-
ed girl talked about having to dye her hair different col-
ors because she was embarrassed of having red hair. The
commercial was generally upbeat and tried to convey the
positive message to break free from hair hate.

Shea Moisture is known for having a mostly African-

American demographic, so when this commercial was
released, it was shocking to their loyal audience. People
felt that the commercial didnt accurately represent the
different types and textures of hair that actually get the
most hate. There have been many cases where black women were fired for wearing their natural hair. In March 2014, the
Department of Defense issued guidelines banning afros, braids, and dreadlocks. One week after the guidelines took ef-
fect, the Navy fired Hospital Corpsman 2nd class Jessica Sims for having dreadlocks.

Many took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the Shea Moisture controversy. One tweet read, Shea Moistures ad
says theyre trying to reach a broader audience by putting white women in their ad. Why were there no men in the ad?
Another said Kind of disappointed in shea moisture cause I thought that we finally had a for us, by us product, but as
always they had to be sellouts.

Some people see nothing wrong with the commercial because Shea Moisture is just trying to expand their company. The
problem some people have with this is that black women already have fewer products on the market for their hair than
white women. Shea Moisture was created by an African-American women named Sofi Tucker in 1912. She made prod-
ucts with the needs of African-American women in mind who couldnt find the right products that worked best for their
hair. Consequently, people feel as though Shea Moisture is abandoning the people who got them where they are today,
and catering to the money rather than their original base.

Shea Moisture came out with an apology posted on their Facebook, saying, Please know that our intention was not- and
would never be- to disrespect our community, and as such, we are pulling this piece immediately because it does not rep-
resent what we intended to communicate. The CEO and founder of Shea Moisture Rich Dennis spoke out on the issue
on The Breakfast Club, saying Weve always stood for black women and the black community, and we acknowledge
that ad. We stand up and say yeah, thats not what we intended to do.

The Truth About Natural Hair

Tahnele Everett

People misuse the term natural hair. In reality, it is not what people think; the term natural hair is actually
used for African-American women or men who embrace their hair textures for what they are. The recent natu-
ral hair movement started back in 2000, created by French-speaking people who wanted to embrace their natu-
ral hair for what it was. Many people do not understand the meaning behind natural hair; they think just be-
cause people are natural means they cannot straighten their hair which is not true, you can straighten your hair
if you want. Many naturals just believe that they shouldnt apply heat to their hair.

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 Natural hair is the hair that grows from your scalp, curly or not. Many
people who have relaxed their hair or had it relaxed not by choice
choose to go for the Big Chop, which cuts all of the relaxed hair off
and allows your natural hair to take its own direction. Usually people
who do the big chop notice their hair going through different textures. It
may be soft before you cut it, but after your natural hair grows in, it
could be thicker and more healthy. Even though it takes some getting
used to, this is also the reason why many people choose to cut their hair:
they want it to be healthy and grow to its fullest potential.

You don't have to cut your hair for it to be healthy. Your hair can still
be healthy with a relaxer, as long as you take care of it the way you are
supposed to. Its your decision-- but work on loving the hair you have.

Movie Review: The Hunting Ground

Natalya Marquez

Recently there has been a sudden surge of popularity in the documentary The Hunting Ground. Directed by
Kirby Dick, this documentary brings attention to the ongoing tragedy that is rape and sexual assault on college
campuses being hidden and excused by the institutions where they are taking place.

The film tells the stories of victims who have personally experienced the harsh truth behind the walls of uni-
versities that ignore the claims of the victims of assault. Many of the survivors have taken more extreme
actions to get the justice they deserve. The documentary also
highlights their journeys and the ways they affected and inspired
other women who were assaulted to come out and talk about
what they experienced.

This film not only highlights the experiences of the women and
what happened prior and during their most humiliating and pain-
ful experience of their lives, but it highlights what happens after-
ward. It takes you down the domino effect of the trauma and the
distress they feel after attempting to get help. Some women were
not only denied help from the universities and sometimes from
the law, but they were also belittled and harassed by people
online and even by their own peers.

This movie should absolutely be watched by every man and

woman, especially all of the incoming college freshman. The sta-
tistics are truly shocking and alarming and bring attention to this
ongoing problem in our nation. It creates a sense of well-
reasoned paranoia so that people going into college know, to an
extent, what to expect from the university in these cases and
know how you have to protect yourself. We can only hope, how-
ever, that it brings enough awareness for more activists to take
action in fixing this problem so that instead of teaching each oth-
er to protect ourselves from sexual assault, we are teaching each
other to not assault at all.

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Dear Rising Juniors. . .
Tahnele Everett

The school year is slowly coming to an

end, and soon you will be a junior--
one step closer to being a senior, then
before you know it, youll be finished
with school (for the time being). As a
rising senior, I thought that I could
give you a few tips I've learned about
being a junior, how to do certain things
and go about navigating new challeng-
es. Some stuff I've learned the hard
way, while other things I've seen or
heard. You may not be thinking much
of next school year, but trust me-- sum-
mer will be over in the snap of a finger,
as always.

Being a sophomore you hear the same line: You're going to be a junior next year, your most important year!
Well, trust me-- they are not lying to you. Junior year is by far the most important year. Colleges especially
look at your grades for junior year and the first semester grades for senior year, so make sure try to maintain
As and Bs; it'll really help you in the end. All high grades, regardless of what classes theyre in, will help
boost your GPA.

During your junior year, of course it is okay to have fun and try new things, because in the end we are all
teens and need time to socialize, but just be sure to put your work first. Study for your tests and get your
homework done. Since we never have the same classes two days in a row, try doing your homework the night
it is assigned. Trust me, it really helps and it'll be a weight off of your shoulders to know that your work is
done. If you get a packet or long-term assignment to complete, just finish the whole thing so you won't have
homework for the week.

You should also plan ahead to pay your class dues during your junior year if you can; that way, you will not
have to worry about it when senior year comes around.

One last piece of advice I would give is to not to get too focused on relationships and losing friends. In the
end, these people are not going to be the ones getting your degree for you or paying your bills, so enjoy your
junior year but still get your work done.

Want to see your name in print? Do you want to gain experience in

journalism?
Want to boost your resume?
Write for the Panther Press!
Email careerpantherpress@gmail.com to get started.

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Opinion: Dress Codes Punish Women
Sheyla Pedraza

On May 21, 2017, a stu-

dent who goes to Hicko-
ry Ridge High School in
Harrisburg, North Caro-
lina, was suspended and
faces possible expulsion
for wearing a normal
shirt. The girl identified
as Summer is a senior
at Hickory Ridge High
School and was unfairly
suspended for wearing
an inappropriate green
shirt (pictured above).

Dress codes have been

getting attention lately
for being harsh, espe-
cially to women. We are
told that we have to be
careful to not distract
boys so they can look at us without thinking were a sex symbol. Summer is a honors student with a 4.4 GPA,
but thanks to her principal Michelle Cline, Summer won't be able to walk across the stage for graduation and is
suspended for 10 days. Also this prevents Summer from participating in senior activities such as prom, senior
skip day, and senior field trip.

Last September principal Michelle Cline disciplined at least 45 female students for wearing leggings as pants.
Summer was in the cafeteria with her friends when her dress code violation happened. Apparently Cline
went up to her and told her to go to the school's control room to change her shirt, but Summer refused, saying
that her shirt was fine and there was no reason for her to change. She even borrowed a friend's jacket so she
wouldn't have a problem with the principal anymore. But that wasn't enough for the principal, who came back
later that day to talk to her about changing her shirt, bringing with her the school police officer. Principal Cline
told Summer that if she didn't change her shirt she would get arrested. Summer stated that the police officer
had his hand on his gun while he was looking at her.

Now all of Summer's classmates are protesting the schools actions by wearing inappropriate clothes or
green shirts. They are also staging sit-ins, protesting by sitting in the hallways. Even people on the internet are
supporting Summer by calling the school and protesting her unfair suspension. It's just sad because I worked
so hard for four years to walk across that stage. We have drug dealers walking across that stage, we have sex
offenders walking across that stage, then the 4.4 student who showed her shoulders cant, said Summer to
WCNC when asked about how she felt about the situation.

This incident shows the discrimination that women are dealing with every day. We are expected to act and
look ladylike just to please society and boys, but it shouldn't be that way. Instead, we should dress and act
the way we feel like; we shouldn't care what others have to say about us, since others shouldn't be telling us
what to do in the first place.

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The Answer to Alcohol Abuse? Education.
Carolyn Martinez

Many high school students seem to think that drinking is a

fun way to spend a weekend. However, many students
dont recognize how damaging it can be to drink alcohol
at a young age.

According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser-

vices Administration, Underage drinking use increases
the risk academic failure, illicit drug use, and tobacco use.
It can cause a range of physical consequences, from hang-
overs to death from alcohol poisoning, suicide, homicide,
and traffic crashes. Annually, about 4,300 people under
age 21 die from injuries involving underage drinking. If
you are curious about drinking and are still underage, it is
very important that you know the consequence of drink-
ing and the many risks. That way if you do drink, at least
you're informed of the dangers.

Theyre many underage people who drink but do so re-

sponsibly; for example, some people will have a glass of wine with a parent. Other people who drink know not
to drink to the point that they are no longer conscious.

Mr. McTague, who teaches Public Health, pointed out that there are many serious consequences to underage
drinking. People might get alcohol poisoning, or they might get in a car accident. Alcohol can also contribute
to getting caught in dangerous situations, like not being aware of your surroundings at a party.

Even though we know its dangerous, it can't be ignored that many people start drinking before the age of 21.
Its a reality. Many parents should start being more aware of what their kids do after school and also who their
friends are. They need to try to educate their kids about the dangers of alcohol.

Students should not be only told this at home; schools should also inform students about the effects of alcohol.
Just like many school have sex ed, schools should educate students about responsible use of alcohol. Even
though students have sex ed, adults realize they cant ultimately control when their kids have sexual inter-
course. Adults can't really prevent kids from drinking, but at least if they do they are aware of safety issues and
consequences.

Both teachers and parents should inform underage drinkers of the damage that alcohol does to your body. Be-
cause adults cant stop kids from drinking, the best thing they can do is put the information into kids hands
and help them make responsible choices.

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 Letters to the Editor
Why So Long with No Teacher?
From February 10 to May 22, 96 Juniors have had no English
teacher. As two members of the junior class, we are question-
ing why it has taken so long to find and place an English
teacher-- especially during what is supposed to be the most
important year of our high school career.

During our junior year, we are suppose to be mentored by our

English teacher to help and guide us, teaching us how to write
a college essay and helping us expand our vocabulary and im-
prove our writing skills. From February 10 to May 22, we jun-
iors wanted an English teacher-- but not as much as we actual-
ly needed one.

English is one of the most important classes any student will take. Ms. Murphy agreed that having an English
class is very important, saying that all jobs require you to read, write, and communicate. That's what English
class is about. Aside from English helping us in the future, it also shows us how to communicate with our
peers. Its an important subject. Now, having not had an English teacher for so long, some students have just
figured that it was like a free period, not doing their work and taking the class as a joke.

We are questioning: why is it that juniors had to wait from February 10 to May 22-- 101 days--to finally re-
ceive an English teacher? It is our understanding that Ms. Boughton (our former English teacher) gave the
administration more than enough notice before she left. Yet, even with the amount of time she gave, we still
had to wait over three months. Yes, it wasnt a whole year, but it was a huge chunk of time. It was time we
should have spent worrying about essays, SATs, and college essays, but instead we worried if we would even
have a teacher.

Although were sure administrators tried hard to find us a teacher, they shouldve started this as soon as Ms.
Boughton gave in her resignation. If they were unable to find a teacher, we question why this issue wasnt
carried up further to the superintendents office. This situation was unfair because administrators and even the
Board of Education know how important junior year is-- administrators have been stressing it all year-- yet we
still didn't get a teacher until now.

As of May 22, we finally do have an English teacher, and were glad to have Ms. Hartzell. But it wont be an
easy transition. With Ms. Hartzell coming in only 14 school days before final exams, its not an ideal situa-
tion.

We are 2 out of 96 students who have gone 101 days with no English teacher. In New Haven Public Schools--
Kids First-- why was this allowed to happen?

Respectfully Submitted,

Heidy Ayala and Carolyn Martinez

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 Sports @ Career
Accomplishments, Events, and Features
Alicea Optimistic About Softballs Future
John Cardenas

Lely Alicea, a sophomore shortstop on the softball team, spoke to the Panther Press about her hard work this
season her improvements since last season. But she believes she can continue improving, as she already went
from batting 6th all the way to 3rd.

During Aliceas offseason, she plans on getting in better shape and wants to keep on working on her batting so
that hopefully she can be 1st in the batting order. She also she wants to improve her reading of different pitch-
es and her throw speed.

Alicea spoke about the efforts of her teammates as a major factor in the teams success. Even though the soft-
ball team didn't make states, she thanked all her teammates, especially all the seniors, for the great memories
and hard work everyone has put in.

Congratulations to the softball team for their efforts and hard work this season, especially seniors Nyla Harri-
son, Josie Hill, Lindsey Fatone, Brianna Ruggiero, and Natalya Marquez.

Juventus and Real Madrid in Champions League

Final
John Cardenas

The Champions League final is a must-watch game as two

very elite teams go against each other at Millennium Stadium
in Cardiff, Wales. Both Juventus and Real Madrid are having
a successful season. Both teams are in first place in their two
different leagues.

Real Madrid have an amazing defense, with captains Sergio

Ramos and Raphael Varane able to catch up to anybody and
play very physically. Defender Marcelo can start a whole at-
tack, ripping apart Bayern Munich's defense in the Quarter Finals to help in assisting Ronaldo for his hat trick
that game. As for the midfield, they are amazing-- assisting and and starting attacks to even helping on de-
fense. For the front 3, no suprise there-- Ronaldo looks to be the main threat as he is one of the 2 best players
in the world.

For Juventus, they have the best defense in the world at the moment, conceding the least amount of goals in
the champions league. The whole Juventus team works as a unit and it is extremely hard to get past them easi-
ly. For Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon, this final means a lot to him as he is yet to win a Champions league
trophy and he is currently 39 years old and could finally add it to his collection of amazing trophies he has won
during his long career. For the front 2, Dybala and Higuain, they both look like an amazing duo. Dybala can
beat defenders with ease and set up plays and finish goals astonishing ways. As for Higuain, hes the big man
as he can hold off defenders and create a lot of opportunities for plays. For this final on June 3rd 2017, I be-
lieve that Juventus will take the win.
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Reese Stadium Packed for Elm City Express First
Home Game
Charles Sakouvogui

For their first ever home game, the Elm City Express professional soccer
team hosted Hartford City F.C at the Yale University Soccer stadium, their
official home field. The local team offered a spectacular performance, but
the most captivating aspect of that night was the enthusiasm we've seen
from the fans. From chants to claps, adults to young children, the stadium
did not rest for a second.

Elm City Express has signed many Connecticut players and local staff
members, and the high attendance during their their first home game could
be the result of their management strategy. ECEs President Zack Henry
said it's all about supporting Connecticut when asked about the attention
he's brought from the soccer fans in the state.

Eric Da Costa, Technical Advisor, said it's been amazing to have all these
fans here, coming out to watch regarding the crowd and their positive ef-
forts.

Post University graduate and All-American player Kevin Ipina (left back) opened the score early in the second
half. He said, Every time I'm able to help my team, it's always a positive feeling. Ipina also thanked the
many fan that came out to support.

Hartford City FC tied the game in the last minute of the additional time.

Final Score - Elm City Express SC 1-1 Hartford City FC.

FA Cup Pits Arsenal, Chelsea

John Cardenas

The FA Cup Final of 2017 could be a fantastic game as

Arsenal and Chelsea face out. It seems like Arsenal are
looking not to go trophyless this season. With 6th place
Arsenal looking less and less likely to go to the Champions
League next season, they are going to need something to
cheer them up after such a disappointing season.

Arsenal will have to hope that players Mesut Ozil and

Alexis Sanchez step up during this game, as both players
on amazing form can lead any team to a cup. As for Chel-
sea, their whole entire team has just been performing
amazingly because of Eden Hazard finding his rhythm again. Hazard was back with a vengeance, determined
to do right by Chelsea after his terrible season last season.

But its not only Hazard that's been doing all the work; Kante has held up against many attacks by the oppo-
nent side. This, along with their good season and consistency, is why I believe Chelsea will win.

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Fun and Games
5 Best Phone Games
Erik Sarango

1. DH5-Dungeon Hunter 5 is a Multiplayer RPG. You play as a bounty hunter who has been betrayed
and you have to find your guild masters killer while also leading it in his place. Then on your journey,
you began to save the world in countless ways. In the multiplayer feature of the game, you compete with
ranks and you can join guilds or make one of your own and compete with thousands of other people. (PS--
if you decide you love the game and play it then let me know and add me.)
2. Rolling Sky- This game is a very fun reaction game with very tricky obstacles, and the 3D effect
scenes are amazing.
3. Stack- Stack is pretty self explanatory. You stack up blocks while trying to always aim higher than
your previous high score.
4. Fun Run 1&2- Fun Run is a very interesting racing game which is also a little gory, but very cool to
play with as many friends as you like.
5. 8 Ball Pool-8 Ball Pool is a very popular pool game where through playing virtual pool, you can col-
lect money from different wins and go up in betting tables. You also have a variety of different cues and
table backgrounds.

New In Theaters
Ashley
Cisneros

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 Answers: Indurate, Supposititious, Erstwhile, Panacea, Tetchy,
Word Scramble
Test your memory! Unscramble these words featured on the morning announcements.

Rnuteida __________________

Visceral, Slough, Lethargic, Grok, and Ambiguous

Tipuioiosputs __________________

Lswrhteie __________________

Cpnaeaa __________________

Hectyt __________________

Eslvairc __________________

Ulhags __________________

Gerihlcat __________________

Ogkr __________________

Bumgosiau __________________

Thoughts from Ciarcia

Selflessly collected by Erik Sarango, who listens to Mr. Ciarcias jokes so you dont have to.
If you put a phone on your knee.. Does that make it phone-y?
Why does a doctor say the only thing you can put in your ear is your elbows?
How come the girlfriend of the guy who made Match.com left him for a guy that she met on
Match.com?
111,111,111 x 111,111,111=12,345,678,987,654,321
Did you know that ketchup used to be sold as medicine?

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End-of-the-Year Schedule!
Date Time Exam
8:00 9:40 Period 1A exam
9:50 11:30 Period 2A exam
Monday, June 12, 2017 (A-Day)
11:30 Dismissal
12:30 2:15 Makeup exams

8:00 9:40 Period 5 (1B) exam

9:50 11:30 Period 6 (2B) exam
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 (B-Day)
11:30 Dismissal
12:30 2:15 Makeup exams

8:00 9:40 Period 3A exam

9:50 11:30 Period 4A exam
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 (A-Day)
11:30 Dismissal
12:30 2:15 Make Up Exams

8:00 9:40 Period 7 (3B) exam

9:50 11:30 Period 8 (4B) exam
Thursday, June 15, 2017 (B-Day)
11:30 Dismissal
12:30 2:15 Make Up Exams

8:00 9:40 Make Up Exams

Friday, June 16, 2017 (A-Day) 9:50 11:30 Make Up Exams

Dismissal
11:30
END OF FINAL EXAMS
Monday, June 19, 2017 (B-Day) Full Day of School
7:45-2:15
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 (A-Day) Full Day of School
7:45-2:15
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 (B-Day) Full Day of School
7:45-2:15
Thursday, June 22, 2017 (A-Day) Half Day of School for Students
7:45-11:30
Friday, June 23, 2017 (B-Day) Full Day of School
7:45-2:15
Monday, June 26, 2017 (A-Day) 7:45-11:30
Half Day of School, Last Day of
School

Date Senior Activity Time

Friday, June 2, 2017 Holiday Hill 4:00
Friday, June 16, 2017 Senior week Six Flags 7am 7pm
Monday, June 19, 2017 Senior week Senior Breakfast at Lighthouse Point Park 9am 1:30 pm
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Senior week Cap/Gown/Ticket Distribution & Field Day 7:45am
2:15pm
Wednesday, June 21,
2017 Graduation Practice at Lyman Center, Graduation at 9am 12pm,
Lyman Center 6pm
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 May Birthdays
Lorenzo Foreman Alex Sanchez
Julio Negron Sofia Mazzacane
Daru Rogers Ianaliz Rivera
Torionna Spell Anita Wlazlo
DAndre Brown Kelvin Alvarado
Donald Walker Dometrius Cox
Isabel Frentress Jordin Evans
Karla Palma Lesly Mellado
Karlee Rispoli Quiana Porter
Monserrath Xicohtencatl Tyquise Burney
Omar Badawi Hillary Kossou
Brianna Richard Jazmyne Scott
Ariana Robles Damaris Albino
Ashely Lizondro LeAndra Allen Miller
Shantavia Harvin Gulbahar Erkmen
Mark Plascencia Charles Sakouvogui
Ken Cheung Shannon Sadler
Justin Kelly Arkaysee Booker
Ariana Lee Tatiana Criucova
Makayla Middleton Paige Ewing
Glory Adekanye Jonathan Neris
Joan Cervantes Kelsey Snedeker
Japhet Huerta Genesis Jones
Krishna Patel Ivan Perez
Kelsey Carino Joshua Wallace
Marcus Golett Raymond Price
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