Students Illustrate Their Dreams at Chalk Art EventCINDY LUOStaff WriterDENISE TIEUNews Editor

After the first chalk art exhibition at AHS during the fall semester, a second Student Chalk Art Event, entitled “Dreams,” was showcased on May 1.

According to Ceramics teacher Jayson Pine-da, who hosted the event, the Student Chalk Art Event’s pur-pose was to take art out of the class-room and provide stu-dents with an opportunity to be cre-ative.

“Art is a strong and p o w e r f u l medium that can bring people to-gether and bridge the gaps within a community,” Pineda said.

In contrast to last semester’s Homecoming style, which displayed the theme of “Moor Pride and Spirit,” this semester, students were to demonstrate their artistic skills based on the theme of “Dreams.”

“The theme [of] Dreams [was] broad so ev-eryone [could] have their unique way and style of expressing their understandings of the topic. The fewer restrictions on the color we [used] also [helped] us deliver our own thoughts more

Shining the Spotlight on Annual Stage ShowDEBORAH CHENCopy EditorREBECCA ZENG Staff Writer

After a whole year of practice and prep-aration, the annual AHS Stage Show took place on April 25. The AHS Dance Team, consisting of Drill, Orchesis and All-Male, in addition to a guest appearance by the Cheer Team, performed in the Stage Show named “The Stage is Ours” for an audito-rium with over 1000 people, according to

All- Male adviser Mr. Tong. Compared to the dance shows in previ-

ous years, no encore performances were scheduled this year.

This year’s show featured the dancers in routines according to their respective grade levels. In addition, there were also several duets, solos and one coed perfor-mance. The two masters of ceremonies, se-niors Brian Au and Yoppie Noer, provided commentary and jokes for the audience throughout the night.

“My favorite part of Stage Show was

Girls’ League Resilient After Spring Fling CancellationELTON HOStaff Writer

Due to inadequate ticket sales, Girls’ League’s Spring Fling, the planned final dance of the year, was cancelled two days be-fore its scheduled occurrence on May 2.

As the dance was approaching, the number of tickets sold was still distant from the arranged quota, so Girls’ League decided to cancel the event, according to Girls’ League treasurer Vivian Tran. Girls’ League members speculated that many students were going to buy tickets in the last few days, but they could not take the risk. About $400 worth of decorations had already been or-dered, but Girls’ League will be able to have the money refunded.

“[Sales might have been low] because it was right before AP testing. It also wasn’t advertised as well as we would’ve liked,” Girls’ League president Aileen Wei said.

Spring Fling was arranged to take place in AHS’ underground parking structure with the glow-in-the-dark theme “Spring Glow,” and the featured colors would have been cherry blossom, robin blue and lavender. It was meant to be a casual and inexpen-sive alternative to Prom for underclassmen.

A large crowd was present in the announcement of the dance at Third Street, which included performances from various mem-bers of AHS’ dance teams and beatboxing.

“I’m just sad that it didn’t work out. The announcement was really big but the sales were disappointing. It might’ve been better if we incorporated more promotion about Spring Fling because a lot of the people probably came only for the entertain-ment,” Tran said.

This year would have been the second time Spring Fling was hosted since its introduction three years ago. Traditionally, Girls’ League hosts Winter Ball; however, this year their club registra-tion was delayed until second semester due to the graduation of their former president and their need to find a new adviser, so they were unable to organize the dance.

“Our club got a late start, [but] we still wanted to do [a] dance for our student body and get our name out, so we had Spring Fling,” Tran said. “Our budget was very tight. We [had] to raise a lot of money in two months, [so] we [had] fundraisers every single week and a bake sale once a month.”

Girls’ League is currently planning which dances they will host next year and believe that they will be more successful, organiz-ing the club earlier in the school year.

“I still have pride in Girls’ League,” Tran said. “I talked to more of the members and I feel we are more of a team.”

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performing with my brothers for the last time. Out of all the hardships and good times, we shared the stage one last time and went out with a bang, making my [last] Stage Show amazing,” All-Male member Ricky Armenta said.

Dancers and advisers alike spent many hours preparing for the Stage Show. How-ever, this was not done without overcom-ing obstacles.

“The most difficult part of putting the show together was [remembering] the rou-

tines from the beginning of the year and trying to squeeze in a new routine before Stage Show. Things can get pretty hectic!” Orchesis captain Nicky Ng said.

This year, the audience consisted of parents, students and staff of AHS, most of whom seemed to enjoy the show.

“This year’s Stage Show was fun and entertaining. It showed off all [the per-formers’] talents,” parent Michael Sanchez said.

THE STAGE IS OURS AHS’ Dance teams and Cheer hosted the annual Stage Show which ended with award-winning team members dancing into the audience. MOOR photos by YIBEI LIU

effectively,” senior Alexis Perez said.Students were required to pair up and spend

the entire school day in the Quad transferring their designs onto a larger scale. The chalks, brushes and other materials were all bought and provided by ASB.

Drawn entries were submitted beforehand and 10 teams were selected due to space limita-tions. Chosen designs were selected based on originality and the team’s interpretation of the

theme. “All of

their works are pretty a r t i s t i c , ” Senior Ariel Maier said. “I admire their dedi-cation and patience to do the draw-ings in the limited time and also in the extreme heat.”

Overa l l , the Stu-dent Chalk Art Event r e c e i v e d positive re-

marks.“I [hope the event] can become a catalyst to

begin a sort of artistic renaissance on the AHS campus. [Art is] more of an experience, not just for artists, but for all to be involved and in-spired. I see this as the beginning of many art events in an effort to enhancing the culture at our school,” Pineda said.

CHALK IT UP On May 1, Moors gathered in the Quad to participate in the Chalk Art Event. Senior Alexis Perez is seen here working on her dream-catcher piece. MOOR photo by SHANNON KHA

Los Laureados Recipients Reflect on High School SuccessesXIMENA ARAUJO“Joining Speech and Debate contributed the most [to my success]. At first I was shy and felt uncomfortable talking in front of people. Through Expos, I’ve been able to discover more about myself and gain confidence. Plus, I’ve met people who have motivated me to always do my best and use my com-petitive nature for good.”

IMELDA CAMAJA“I feel as though my faith in Christ has contributed to the majority of my success in high school. Although I grew up in a Christian household, I did not begin my spiritual practice until entering high school. It influenced my decision to con-tinue my theological studies in college. In order to achieve this, I pushed myself to excel academically.”

STEVEN CAO“Back when I was a fresh-man at AHS, I felt very afraid and uncomfortable in this new atmosphere. I was very fortunate to have met an [alumnus] friend who was willing to devote his efforts to help me be-come more successful by [inspiring] me to join clubs, take [interesting] classes and participate in events.”

CECILIA COVARRUBIAS“During my sophomore year, I met a teacher who took a genu-ine interest in my high school career. He took time out of his already packed schedule to be concerned about my success at Alhambra and he motivated me to push myself to excel past his and my own academic expecta-tions. Every year since then, this has been my motivation.”

VIVIAN DANG“Being in band taught me how to handle a lot of responsibilities. Also, a speaker at an art sum-mer program inspired me to work hard for my dreams because he said that if we doubt our-selves, then what is the point of doing it?”

OLIVIA CHEUNG“I entered high school think-ing that I had to be better than my older sister to make my parents proud of me. De-spite my accomplishments, I never felt successful until I realized that I didn’t have to prove anything to anyone but myself. With this belief, I pursued my own inter-ests and excelled in my own way.”

CRISTINA GARCIA“I matured in freshmen year when I got in trouble in Ms. Pa-dilla’s class, and I think that’s when I realized that I needed to get my priorities straight. Ever since then, I started getting hon-ors and awards because feeling that my parents were proud of me made me want to work hard. I knew that at the end, all of my hard work and stress would really pay off.”

MARCELLINO KURNIAWAN“My four years in the vol-leyball team, being in a top position of a service club and having great teachers in all my classes contributed to much of my high school success.”

MIKE DORADO“The most defining mo-ment of my high school career was when I was choosing my classes for senior year. Having the choice to decide what classes to take made me realize that I should chal-lenge myself rather than to take easy classes.”

DIANA LY“Joining the Alhambra Speech and Debate team is what really contributed the most to my high school suc-cess. Thanks to this amaz-ing team, I was able to find my own voice and become more confident and take ini-tiatives, which opened up so many opportunities for me in Key, ASB and my everyday life.”

OSCAR MENJIVAR“Joining marching band and being part of that family really is what contributed to my success the most. It made me break out of my shell in freshman year and made me the person I am today.”

BONNIE LAM“The moment I joined Academ-ic Decathlon, I was introduced to some of my greatest influ-ences in high school. Learning and competing alongside my peers in past years has defi-nitely encouraged my growth as a student, as a friend and as a person. Of course, I’ve also been lucky enough to be taught by several amazing teachers during my time here.”

KAREN PAREDES“I entered Alhambra High School as an immigrant, and it was tough since English is a second language for me. I met Mr. Gutierrez in my U.S. History class and he helped me improve my English. He also encouraged me to join more school activities. I am now part of ASB, where I have learned how to com-municate and use my English ef-ficiently. Even though I struggled and it was hard at first, I managed to pull through because giving up has never been an option.”

NEIL PEINADO“Throughout high school, I no-ticed that fellow students would sacrifice their teenage years for the sake of perfect grades but they would also miss the point of liv-ing, which is to experience things. I think that’s what kept me mo-tivated and altogether mentally sound; I found a good balance be-tween school and actually build-ing up those moments outside school that I feel contributed to building my character and mak-ing me well rounded.”

DANIEL OLMEDA“In my junior year, I had two inspirational conversations with Mr. Yee and Ms. Padilla. I was having trouble balanc-ing my schedule, and they both gave me encouraging words! With their assistance I was able to get through a very busy year; I’m grate-ful to have had them as my teachers.”

MICHELLE TRAN“As a BioMed student that shad-owed a lab group’s study on the Emotional Effect on Memory Rec-ognition, I was given the opportu-nity to attend a presentation at the Western Psychological Asso-ciation. I originally wasn’t going to go, but I am very grateful that Ms. Castro encouraged me to go because I got to meet and talk to many professors who opened my eye to the different fields I could explore in my future career.”

CECILIA VONG“Throughout my high school career, I was in-volved in various extracur-ricular activities, which not only enriched my ex-periences but also taught me important lessons and skills such as time man-agement and leadership qualities.”

TONY SITU“Over the course of high school, I learned to abandon the notion that grades were the most important aspect of education. Stellar staff members like Mr. Tong, Mr. Bour-bois and Mr. Chen have taught me that success comes from challeng-ing oneself to learn more – to con-stantly strive for ‘Moor’ rather than being complacent with what you know. In a nutshell: meeting great teachers and taking hard classes year by year equals success.”

OLIVIA CHEUNGEditor in Chief

DIANA LINews Editor Photos courtesy of TEVIN VOONGMOOR graphic by SIMON ZHAOInterviews by:

A new measure of freedom is ex-pected as we enter adulthood, but some-times these possibilities and the pressure to choose wisely can overwhelm us. Choosing to attend an in-state or out-of-state college for the next four years is an especially difficult decision to make. Although this choice is ultimately a personal one, attending a college in state may be the most practical option.

It is no secret that attending an in-state college is the cheaper route, and for many, the college decision primar-ily comes down to finances. Most state residents qualify for lower in-state tuition rates and state education grants, favoring their own taxpayers’ kids but exclud-ing out-of-state residents from the same treatment. According to the Washington Post, the average cost of a public univer-sity for students paying in-state tuition is $15,213 per year versus the out-of-state costs of at least $25,000 without finan-cial aid. These costs coupled with the price of traveling between states may cause more than a little financial strain.

Some say the college experience is priceless and worth the extra costs to ex-perience the full range of freedom an out-of-state college provides, but no matter where you go, living out of your parents’ house will already enable you to have that golden college experience, and staying in California has the added benefits of be-ing close to home in case of emergencies and illnesses, including homesickness.

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When in College, Do as the Upperclassmen DoJANET GUANCopy Editor

After the college acceptances, rejec-tions and changes of path, most high school graduates will begin to pre-pare for their first steps of adult-hood. Many will begin to pack their belongings as they get ready to move from what they have called home. Bringing the basic necessities, like clothing, should be quite easy, but common com-forts may take time to develop.

For one, going to college will throw students into a new en-vironment. College campuses occupy more land estate and hold more people. The transi-tion from middle school to high school can hardly compare; high schools bring together teenag-ers from relatively close vicini-ties, so community-related events are relevant to most adolescents. Colleges can bring students in contact with peers from different cities, states and even countries. Meet-ing new people means encountering unfamiliar ways of thinking, person-alities and habits. Disagreements can arise when stubborn people with dis-tinct ideas clash. As a result, not every-one from college will be welcoming.

College students may long for the comfort of their hometown that their

temporary four-year residence may not provide. AHS is conveniently located near helpful resources, like the Alham-bra Civic Center Library, and an array of different restaurants and establishments

to hang out with friends. Although col-leges are their own community, they may not have the same cuisines or businesses that students grew up with. Most of all, AHS students living away will long for simple home-cooked meals or close gathering, with family that used to be in such close proximity.

Homesickness will definitely hit

hard, but there are ways to manage. Cooking can be a way to ease the pin-ing for home-cooked meals. Though the flavor may not be up to par, cook-ing can both ease nostalgia and encour-

age eating at home, killing two birds with one stone. Stu-dents living away from home should take into account their own habits and personality as well. Roommates’ consis-tency in being responsible will greatly affect home life, so choose roommates and living quarters wisely. Above all, be open-minded. Not everything in college will match expec-tations, so instead of being disappointed in the quality of certain cuisines or the absence of a type of recreation, take the opportunity to find a new fa-vorite dish or pastime. Be non-judgemental towards people; the individuals undergradu-ates meet will reshape each other into different people.

College will be a unique experience. For the first time, many students will take care of themselves wholly without parental supervision or aid. Difficulties will arise; society will begin to expect more out of young adults. However, college should provide the microcosmic environment and the needed obstacles to prepare young adults for their futures.

OLIVIA CHEUNGEditor in Chief

To the stranger at Shaka’s who asked about my future plans and then pro-ceeded to criticize them, perhaps it’s the senioritis kicking in full swing, but I don’t care about your opinion.

At this point in our senior year, most of us have been badgered by hovering families and overly curious friends about our colleges, our majors and our futures. (Did that sound as scary to you as it did to me?) Perhaps it’s the defiant adolescent within me or the un-certain and scared child that’s slowly count-ing down the remaining days until gradu-ation, but I’m no longer going to entertain any more questions about my future plans.

You’ll know when I know.Granted, there are those who are admi-

rably resolute about their future. For the rest of us, though, breathe easily knowing that you don’t owe anyone any justifica-tions about your future, assuming safety and legality are prioritized. Some may call us impetuous or selfish, but these next few years are ours. Every decision and conse-quence is ours to own and learn from, not our parents’, our friends’ and certainly not strangers’, so why should their opin-ions dictate our paths of self-discovery?

In defense of me, your opinion is irrelevant.

In-State or Out-Of-State Colleges?

With graduation season imminent, seniors may soon find themselves ei-ther shipping off away from home or staying in state to attend college. While there are financial benefits to staying in the state, experiencing a new area that isn’t California may prove extremely powerful in shaping your character, as well as your future.

Leaving for college is already in and of itself a big journey. For the first time, you have to fend for yourself without your guardians to guide you. While stay-ing in state provides some of the com-forts of home, leaving California may help develop confidence in the ability to provide for yourself. There may not be a restaurant that sells boba at every corner, but by pushing your own limits, you can establish your own indepen-dence as you interact with new people, new cultures and a new environment and learn how to live on your own.

Furthermore, out-of-state schools can open up students to more programs and opportunities. Different colleges have different programs and consequently, the program that would best suit you and your future interests may not be in California. Establishing connections somewhere other than home may also lead to new ca-reer opportunities, as staying in one area limits the job market one is exposed to.

It is evident choosing an out-of-state college will prove immensely ben-eficial, even if it initially seems like a foreign and scary experience. Af-ter all, home is where you make it.

SUSANNA AIGAOpinions Editor

ANGELA YANGOpinions Editor

In Defense of ... Me

• Welcoming new principal Duane Russell

• Varsity girls’ soccer goes undefeated in season

• Speech and Debate team ranks 21st in the nation

• Same-sex unions legalized in CA

• All-Male dance team is undefeated

• “Gas leak” forces evacua-tion, causes students to sit on the track field in the sun for three hours

• Monterey Highlands 8th grader Maia Wu and her sib-lings expelled from AUSD

• Saying goodbye to Assistant Principal of Student Services Chris Takeshita

• Fire alarms disrupt class time, causing inconvenience to students and staff alike

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Think of a moment on cam-pus that means something to you, ups or downs that may have made you cry tears of joy or tears of sorrow. Here are a few “landmarks” that may jolt your memory: 1. Your first lunch: As a fresh-man, it is a fresh start. You come into a world where no one knows your past. High school cliques differ from el-ementary school’s. Do you believe in “cliques”? Who do you choose to sit with during lunch? 2. Hanging out with friends: People don’t always remem-ber their first encounters, but some of the best memo-ries—perhaps even the worst—are with your high school friends. These friends, your chosen family, help pull you through the downs and cheer you through the ups. Are you still close to your elemen-tary school friends? How did you meet your current closest friends? 3. Working with a team: Whether you are an athlete, a dancer, a musician, an orator, an advocator or a volunteer, the family you grow with will engrave times into you that you won’t forget. Who do you work best with? What have you learned from them? 4. That one class: There is always at least one class that means something to you. With-out it, your life would twist into another direction, for bet-ter or worse. Did it challenge or inspire you? Did a teacher make a difference in your life? When we walk off the cam-pus with our diploma in hand, these memories pinpoint land-marks along the memory lane of our high school experiences.

Third Street: “During freshmen year, my friend and I always sat under a tree on Third Street and we met so many people because they would come and talk to us. We called it ‘Lonewolf moments.’” -Anne Xiao

Auditorium: “When I’m up on that stage, all my worries just fade away and the only things that run through my mind are to smile, be energetic and work it! There is no better feeling than entertaining a crowd and doing the one thing I love to do. I feel this way because dancing is my passion. I feel free everytime I hear the music come on. It brings me to my own happy place! Dance is a big part of my life and I can’t believe that it has come to an end.” -Jessly Rosales

Third Street: “My friends and I did the Cinnamon Challenge in sophomore year. We went to Super A to get cinnamon and ended up spitting all over Third Street.” -Miguel Gonzalez

Outside Ms. Diaz’s Room: “My boyfriend at the time was probably one of the cheesiest guys you’ll ever meet. One morning, he showed up with flowers. He told me that he would be leaving for the Air Force after graduating, ‘But be-fore I go, I want you to have something.’ He got down on one knee and said, ‘This is my grandmother’s ring. Will you marry me when you turn 18?’ Of course I said yes.” -Alondra Dimas

C Building: “I remember when my friend came running down the C building stairs in a swimsuit, water polo ball and a parka on to tell the upcoming freshmen that he just got out of swim practice, [which was a prank to make the incoming freshmen believe there’s a pool on C building.]” -Wesley Han

T h i r d Street: “I r e m e m -ber saving a kitten on third street. No lie, it was the cut-est thing ever.” -Ju-lie Medina

High School Landmarks

Mrs. Nieto’s classroom: “In culinary, I was cooking chow mein and my friend thought that I looked like I worked at Panda Express. Mrs. Nieto overheard, looked over at my kitchen and asked if I worked at Panda Express, but I’m jobless.” -Armando Escandor

Mr. Chen’s classroom: “When I was in Mr. Chen’s Physics class, my phone rang. It was a sad Korean drama ringtone and everybody laughed because it was girly. Mr. Chen let me go because my punishment was everybody laughing at me.” -Jeffrey Huynh

C Building: “Freshman year on my birthday, my friends and I ate cake on the third floor of the C building and watched the sunset.” -Courtney Chan

C Building: “I remember the time I got asked out to prom via The Moor Weekly newspaper. It was a cheesy surprise, but it was a very endearing and sweet [way to] ask, so I said yes. Prom turned out to be kind of lame, but I’m glad I got to spend it with the best date ever.” -Ivy Dang

Band Room: “The band room is special to me because it was the first class-room I stepped into when I first came to AHS my freshman year. The first friends I ever made were band geeks and they’re some of the best friends I’ve ever made. We were able to connect with each other through music, a language only we understood. Seeing each other sometimes for over 10 hours a day really brought us close in a small amount of time and the memories we’ve made are some of the best high school memories I have.” -Hannah Tran

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Softball Field: “On hot days [when] we used to have to practice, my coach would bring out tarp and a water hose and she made us practice our sliding and diving right there.” -Rebecca Garcia

QUOTES gathered by CAROLINE REN, JADE LIEU, JENNY LEE, JOSEPH NEY-JUN and SYLVIA WINSTONMOOR graphics by SYDNEY LI and GEN THIPATIMAMOOR cartoons by JACQUELINE CHAU and CARMEN LEMOOR photos by YIBEI LIU and SHAN-NON KHA

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American Musical and Dramatic AcademyVictoria Gonzalez................................Undeclared

Art Center College of DesignMing Yang Xu.....................Entertainment DesignSydney Li............................................Advertising

Art Institute of Chicago Vivian Dang..................................Graphic Design

Azusa PacificBriana Romero....................................UndeclaredCindy Santizo......................................UndeclaredIris Luong..................................................NursingMeghan Hui.....................Communication Studies

Beloit CollegeJeffrey Le.............Anthropology/Creative Writing

Bethany City CollegeJose Lara.............................................Accounting

Biola University Stephanie Campos............................Biochemistry

Boston UniversityKay Kay Zhou................Business Administration

California Baptist University Imelda Camaja............................Political ScienceMia Sanga.................................................Nursing

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California State Polytechnic University, San Luis ObispoJenny Liang..............................Computer ScienceJohn Chen...........................Electrical EngineeringLarson Chang.....................Electrical EngineeringRaymond Zeng...................Electrical Engineering Shaina Kim........................................Architecture

California State University, Channel IslandsAlyssa Marquez...................................PsychologyAndrea Lopez........................................SociologyAnthony Amato............Marketing/AdvertisementDonna Lau...........................................UndeclaredJessica Granados-Moreno....................UndeclaredJuliette Ibarra.......................................UndeclaredMelissa Magana........................................Nursing

California State University, FullertonChristopher Tan.......................................BusinessHenry Yu............................Computer EngineeringKatie Gonzalez..........................................NursingKevin Van..................................................BiologyKunyou Guan................................................PianoMarco Briones.........Communications/PhysiologyMymy Duong...........................................BusinessThanh Luu...............................................Business

California State University, Long BeachAbram Villanueva.....................Computer ScienceAndy Nong........................Computer EngineeringCarmen Lee....................................Health ScienceCarolina Ku.................................Creative WritingCecilia Covarrubias..Speech/Language PathologyElisa Okawa...................Hospitality ManagementJunhao Liang............................Computer ScienceKevin Wu..................................Computer ScienceNikki Chanpasorn............Apparel MerchandisingPatrick Daniel Secretario.....................LinguisticsRyan Dunning....................Computer Engineering

California State University, Los AngelesAliyah Bui....................................Criminal JusticeAnissa Orozco.................Health Science/ZoologyAnthony D’Costa...............Business ManagementBrandie Wong......................................PsychologyCarlos Miranda..........................Civil EngineeringDanielle Berru.....................................Psychology Daniel Lindley................Fire Science/TechnologyDerrick Bravo...........................Computer ScienceErick Paniagua.............................Criminal JusticeFrank Navarro............................Political SciencesGulun Huang..................Business AdministrationHector Castañeda.......................................EnglishHsiao Ting Yu..........................................BusinessJenny Liu.............................................Undeclared

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Chaffey CollegeAndrew Arce........................................UndeclaredSoledad Barajas..........................Business/Nursing

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Eugene Lang CollegeMiyako Martinez.......Environmental Science/Philosophy

Everest CollegeCrystal Lopez.............................Nursing Assistant

Glendale City CollegeAdrianne Phan.....................................PsychologyBibek Adhikari...........................Civil EngineeringCedric Coting.......................................UndeclaredDominic Guan...........................Computer ScienceDonna Tran..............................................BusinessEyan Calderon............................CommunicationsHtein Kyi.............................................UndeclaredIsaac Ordoñez......................................UndeclaredJimmy Calderon.........................Physical Therapy Kiu Gieng............................................UndeclaredStephanie Rolon...................................UndeclaredRicky Martinez....................................UndeclaredWendy Aviles.............................................NursingYoselin Lopez..........................................Business

Hope International UniversityAlyssa Hernandez......................Child Psychology

Humboldt State UniversityMatilda Bunchongchitr.......Wildlife Conservation

Johns Hopkins UniversityWilliam Wu-Castro...........................Neuroscience

Laguna College of Art of Design Jasmine Wei..........................................Illustration

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary ArtsVictoria Arredondo..............................UndeclaredEmily Meza......................................Culinary ArtsJoseph Perez.....................................Culinary Arts

Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeAdam Rodriguez...................................ElectricianAlexandra Maumoynier............Business/CulinaryPhalann Blackwood..................Oral InterpretationWilliam Wong...................................Culinary Arts

Loyola Marymount UniversityLexis Wallace.......................................Undeclared Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMarilynn Bach.......................................Chemistry

The Master’s CollegeGabriel Covarrubias....................Music Education

MilitaryAdryan Coronel............................................Army Armando Escandor........................................NavyCecilia Rodriguez..........................................NavyChristopher Tang..............................Marine CorpsDamien Perez...................................Marine CorpsDenae Delgadillo..........................................ArmyEmma Ruvalcaba.............................Marine CorpsHoward Yao...................................................NavyJohnny Chau.................................................ArmyJohnny Sang..................................................NavyJonathan Chou..................................Marine CorpsLeslie Sierra.....................................Marine CorpsMarilyn Htingbai....................................Air ForcePriscilla Mendoza..........................................NavySara Aripez.............................................Air ForceShawn Lin.....................................................ArmyThomas Rebamontan....................................ArmyVictor Molina................................................Army Yoshia Kotani................................................Navy

Mills CollegeMichelle Tran.......Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyNhi Bui..........................Neuroscience/Economics

Mt. San Antonio CollegeAlicia Le..............................................AccountingBianca Guillermo.................................UndeclaredBreanna Galindo..................................UndeclaredIvan Orozco........................................KinesiologyJessica Greif.............................................BusinessMarlene Tsui........................................PsychologyRafael Rivera...........................................BusinessSamuel Rojas......................................Fire ScienceYinglin Chen............................................Business

Musicians InstituteBryant Franco..........................Audio Engineering

New York Fashion Institute of TechnologyStephanie Han.......Advertising/Marketing Communications

North West CollegeTracey Robles............................Massage Therapy

Northwestern UniversitySimon Zhao................Mechanical Engineering

Oklahoma City CollegeDylan Perez..............................................Business

Orange Coast CollegeArturo Jacob Luna..............Electrical Engineering

Pasadena City CollegeAbraham Oviedo..................................UndeclaredAlexis Perez...............................................EnglishAleyah Collaso.........................................BusinessAndrea So............................................Undeclared Andrea Zuniga.....................................PsychologyAndrew Barrera...............Business AdministrationAndrew Castro................Business AdministrationAnh Le......................................Computer ScienceAnnalise Verdugo.................................UndeclaredAnnie Tang...........................................UndeclaredAnndrina Ortega..............................................Law Amanda Nieto......................................UndeclaredBrian Luc...........................Computer EngineeringCalvin Holzbauer......................................NursingCarolyn Ramirez.....................Child DevelopmentCeleste Viramontes.....................Exercise ScienceChandary Heav..................................................ArtChristina Cervantes.................................Fine ArtsClarissa Venegas..........................UltrasonographyDaniel Diaz.........................................KinesiologyDanielle Parra......................................UndeclaredDaniel Lopez.............................Civil EngineeringDaniel Santiago....................................UndeclaredDavie Duarte........................................UndeclaredDiego Meza..........................................UndeclaredEdgar Matias.............................Computer ScienceEnpei Zhang...............................................English Evelyn Oregel........................................SociologyGavin Chao...............................Computer ScienceGelone Chang......................................UndeclaredGuo Tan....................................Computer ScienceHannah Tran.............................Computer ScienceHenry Lee............................................UndeclaredHughes Le.......................................BiotechnologyIris Roldan...........................................Psychology Ismael Monterroso..............Film/Acting/BusinessJack Cui....................................Computer Science

James Nguyen............................................EnglishJasmine Eligio......................................UndeclaredJasmine Tolman...................................UndeclaredJessica Salinas..............Communicative DisordersJianyu Wang.......................Business ManagementJohnny Huang......................................PsychologyKaren Ng.............................................UndeclaredKarina Lopez.......................................UndeclaredKatherine Castro..................................UndeclaredKathleen Carlos...................................UndeclaredKayla Fernandez...............................CosmetologyKeane Ong.........................Computer EngineeringKristen Rodriguez................................PsychologyKristina Amezquita.................Child Development Krystle Parnala..........................................BiologyLeslie J. Hernandez.............................PsychologyLisa Ly...................................Nursing & NutritionLorraine Galvez............................Graphic DesignMa Chi Keung..........................Computer ScienceMariana Lopez....................................UndeclaredMarlen Torres.....Business Marketing & Culinary ArtsMathew Lemus........Medical Radiologic TechnologyMatthew Dennis.............Psychology & SociologyMegan Clerc..............................Audio ProductionMengji Chen......................................MathematicsMichael Poli....................Business Administration Miguel Xitumul.....Nursing & Audio EngineeringMing Cun Cheah............Administration of JusticeNadieshda Martinez..................................NursingOscar Diaz...........................................UndeclaredRafael Vazquez....................................AccountingRaven Andresantos..............................UndeclaredRuben Ruiz..............................................BusinessSabrina Mendez........................................NursingSerena Estrada.....................................UndeclaredSergio Pacheco...........................................ActingShaofan Mei........................................UndeclaredShu Yan Guo......................................MathematicsStephanie Valladares.................................ZoologySummer Chacon.....................Child DevelopmentTianyue Yu................................................Nursing Tony Thong...................................Graphic DesignUnique Martinez.....................Child DevelopmentWalter Daly...............................................NursingWei Ming Lei....................Computer EngineeringXing Tan..................................Computer ScienceYazmin Melendez.........................Dental HygieneYolanda Hua............................................BusinessYuhao Liang........................................AccountingYuxiang Liu.........................................UndeclaredYue Xin Zhang..................................BiochemistryYuqi Liu...............................................Undeclared

Rhode Island School of Design Jonathan Le...................................Graphic Design

Rio Hondo CollegeAmalia Neri...............................................NursingAmber Cruz-Diaz................................UndeclaredBrianna Bastidas....................................SociologyChristina Holguin.......Kinesiology/Audio ProductionEdgar Santizo.................Administration of JusticeJessly Rosales............................................Nursing Johanna Castillo...................................Undeclared

San Diego State UniversityAhira Medalla................................Health Science

Santa Barbara City CollegeAndrew Lugo..........................Child DevelopmentIan Ewe...............................................EngineeringRaymond Tang....................................Kinesiology

Santa Monica CollegeAlan Alas..............................................AstronomyAlease Wilson......................................UndeclaredJoshua Panduro..........................................CinemaKenneth Kaunang....................................BusinessMichelle Valdez...................................Undeclared

Southwestern CollegeJan Aundrey Uyseco............................Undeclared

University of California, Berkeley Diana Ly...............................................UndeclaredSean Cho..........................................Legal StudiesTony Situ............................Electrical Engineering

University of California, DavisAdley Tong.......................................Food Science Adriane Loong.........................................NutritionBenjamin Tanyongkul..............Materials EngineeringBetty Yu...............................................Psychology Britany Tam......................................MicrobiologyDiana Li.......Environmental Policy Analysis & PlanningNeil Peinado..............................................BiologyRaymond Wong............................Animal ScienceRui Ping Zhong..........Environmental EngineeringSze Ting Yu..................Pharmaceutical Chemistry

University of California, Irvine Courtney Chan..........................................BiologyCuong Troung............................................BiologyFrancisco Ibarra..............Mechanical EngineeringJay To.................................Public Health ScienceKelly So............................Environmental ScienceKevin Kuang.......................................UndeclaredMarcel Kurniawan.................Biological SciencesMatthew Tsang..........................Civil EngineeringSabrina Jo Fung................................BiochemistryTiffany Huynh.......................................ChemistryTracy Wong..............................Biological Science Vincent Tran.......................Electrical EngineeringVivian Lee............................................UndeclaredWenhao Chen.......................................EconomicsJustin Gong.........................Electrical Engineering

University of California, Los AngelesBonnie Lam...............................................BiologyCecilia Vong..............................Civil EngineeringFrancis Lin............................................EconomicsKevin Zhang.....................................NeuroscienceLily Hui............................................BiochemistryOlivia Cheung............................................English

University of California, MercedAaron Chiang............................Computer ScienceCari Ou..........Computer Science and EngineeringDarren Wong.............................Computer Science

University of California, RiversideAmy Huang......................................Biochemistry Annie Wu........................Business AdministrationAriel Chen.........................................Pre-BusinessBradley Lim..........................................EconomicsCalvin Luu......................Mechanical EngineeringCalvin Trinh......................................Pre-BusinessDaisy Lee..................................................BiologyGrace Huang......................................Pre-BusinessJingjing Wu.......................................Pre-BusinessJohnny Situ...........................Business AccountingJunyu Luo.......................Business AdministrationKate Vong..................Environmental EngineeringKenneth He................................................BiologyKitty Situ...........................................Pre-BusinessMichael Yu................................................BiologyMichelle Guerra....................Business Economics Michelle Tran...................................NeuroscienceMitchell Fang....................................Pre-businessPhilip Nguyen...................................Pre-BusinessRyan Luu.............................................UndeclaredStarson Lu.................................................BiologyTami Pimentel...........................................BiologyTina Han.............................................Pre-MedicalValerie Huynh......................................Undeclared

University of California, San DiegoAndrew Luong...................Electrical EngineeringBrian Au..............................................UndeclaredEason Chan..........................................UndeclaredEmily To....................................Cognitive ScienceGenevieve Thipatima.......Interdisciplinary Computing ArtsIvy Dang...........................................BiochemistryJenny Lee................Biochemistry & Cell BiologyMichael Yee....................Mechanical EngineeringSteven Cao.....................................Bioengineering Steven Ton...........................Environmental PolicyTiffany Huang...........................Computer ScienceVivian Phang........................................UndeclaredXinmei Chen........................................UndeclaredYing Yan Zhao................Economics/MathematicsOscar Chen...........Computer Science/Engineering

University of California, Santa BarbaraAhadit Tilaye....................Economics/AccountingAndrew Quach............................Political ScienceBen Zhu...............................................UndeclaredBowen Xie...........................Pre-CommunicationsJingyi Huang....................................BiochemistryKelvin Wong.....................................BiochemistryKevin Li..............................................Pre-BiologyMatthew Kwan.....................................EconomicsTuan Tran.............................................Economics Victor Wang...............................................PhysicsVivian Li.....................................CommunicationsWesley Han.................................Communications

University of California, Santa CruzMike Dorado III...............................NeuroscienceKevin Lew.......................Mechanical Engineering Victor Liu........................Economics/Mathematics

University of CincinnatiJoanna Aviles.................................Interior Design

University of La VerneCatalina Lee Kim.........................Criminal JusticeChristian Delgadillo...................................HistoryCristina Garcia....................Kinesiology/BusinessJulie Duong..............................................Business

University of RedlandsNorman Hsieh.......................................Marketing

University of Southern CaliforniaAnthony Zhu........................................PsychologyLeona Chun........................................ArchitectureXimena Araujo...................International Relations

University of San FranciscoAriel Maier...................................Criminal Justice

Victor Valley College Rebeca Quintana..................Business/Accounting

Weber State UniversityElijah Collins..........................................Business

West Coast UniversityNicky Ng...................................................NursingVivian Fan.................................................Nursing

West Los Angeles CollegeAndrew Gonzalez.................Aviation Mechanical

Westminster CollegeJesus De La Rosa.................................Accounting

West Sacramento Junior CollegeRuben Dominguez.....................................Nursing

Westwood CollegeTommy Nguyen............................Criminal Justice

Woodbury UniversityDavid Aguilera-Perez.......Business Administration

Note: If we could not read your handwriting or if you listed your college as undecided, you were not added to the list. We apologize if there are any errors in the spelling of your name or if you were omit-ted from the list for any reason. Congratulations class of 2014!

1. How has participating in swim impacted your high school experience?A: At first, I didn’t want to join a sport, but then I wanted to be more active. I learned to manage my schedule and [swim] keeps me physically fit.2. What are your future goals for when you leave high school and where do you plan on going to college?A: I am still undecided between teaching and being [involved in] human resources. I plan on going to University of California, Santa Barbara under the communications major.3. What do you like most about swim?A: I love the competition. Swimming one-on-one against someone is such an adrena-line rush. I also liked how it was a sport that exercised your entire body.4. Do you have any words of advice for the underclassman?A: Don’t be afraid of the teachers. They have no right to make you feel miserable or inferior. Believe in the ones you trust. Join an activity you like and stick to it.

1. How has joining the softball program impacted your life?A: Joining the softball team was one of the greatest choices I have made in my life. It has impacted my life because it has [prepared me] for situations that [I] might come across later in life. I especially learned how to play every game as if it were my last.2. What life skills have softball and being on a sports team taught you?A: Sports have definitely taught me the values of perseverance and teamwork. Some life skills that I have gained are how to be responsible and how to be able to remain calm in intense situations.3. What has been your most favorite memory from playing softball?A: My best memory took place my junior year when we played [against] San Marino. It was the best game we had played defensively and I remember the other coaches complimenting me on how well my team’s game mode was that day.4. What are your plans after graduation?A: After graduating high school, I plan to play softball for college and pursue a career in kinesiology.

1. How has badminton impacted your life?A: Badminton inspired me in many ways [because] it gave me spirit to never give up and to keep trying. I started with no experience but I pushed to where I am now as captain.2. What gave you the inspiration to try out for badminton?A: At first [I began playing] because my friend invited me to join. [Even though] my friend quit, I already came to love badminton and knew I wanted to continue on the team. 3. What advice would you give people who want to try out for badminton?A: I would advise [underclassmen] to never give up and try until you become better. Not giving up is the key for success in any sport. After all, will motivates [the] mind. 4. What are your plans after graduation?A: I plan to go to college, find a job and possibly come back to Alhambra High School to coach the badminton team later on.5. How do you think the badminton program will be like in the future?A: I believe that the team will be good, and with more girls in our program, I hope people will take interest in badminton so we can be successful in the years to come.

1. What are your plans after graduation? A: I will still keep on playing tennis for life. I will go to Pasadena Community College and later try to transfer to law school. I wish to become a corporate lawyer.2. Have you encountered anyone that has had a significant impact on you?A: [Head] Coach [Tom] Jelsma. I truly think it is fate [that he is] my coach. He tells me about his experiences in order to correct my stubborn mis-takes. [I want to thank him] for his patience and niceness.3. What life skills has being an athlete taught you?A: The biggest skill that I have learned is [to] never give up [even if] you are los-ing. There is always a chance to fight back.4. What would you say to your teammates that are currently underclassmen?A: Go for the shot and do not be afraid of hitting the ball hard. Truly, I am very glad to have you as teammates; I could ask for nothing more. [Lastly], thank you for being patient with my broken English.

1. How has track and field impacted your life?A: I used to be a very lazy student, and once I joined track, it made me dedicated to the sport, as well as [dedicated] toward my academics. It is what makes me want to wake up every day to go to school. Track has also made me a better leader.2. What are your plans for after high school?A: I plan to attend a four-year university after high school, and continue running track and field there. I plan to attend [the] University of La Verne. I’m majoring in criminal justice; I hope to become a homicide detective in the future.3. What advice would you give to underclassmen?A: The first week is always hell, but don’t quit because of that. As cliché as it sounds, never give up. It’s going to hurt a lot, but that doesn’t mean you give up. Never quit.4. What was your most memorable moment from being on the track team?A: The most memorable moment I’ve ever had throughout my years of being in track was when I broke our school’s froshsoph and varsity triple jump record. I was in shock, and that was when I realized that hard work does pay off. I strive to set a higher record at the end of season this year.

1. What has volleyball taught you?A: Volleyball has taught me discipline and that things won’t always be my way.2. What gave you inspiration to try out for volleyball?A: Challenging myself to try new things inspired me to try out for sports; I would have never imagined myself playing [a sport] such as volleyball.3. What advice do you have to people who want to try out for volleyball? A: I would advise them to keep on practicing, never take things lightly and never give up because it is not easy.4. How is volleyball different from freshman year to senior year?A: Freshman year volleyball was [not my priority] and I only competed for fun, but being a captain on varsity for senior year convinced me to compete for the league title and to [enjoy] the fun that comes from the challenges.5. What are your future plans after high school?A: I plan to be a physical therapist or an athletic trainer for sports such as basketball or volleyball. I also plan to attend University of California, Irvine in the fall of 2014.

1. What has the Moors baseball program taught you on and off the field?A: [This program has] taught me discipline, responsibility, respect and how to conduct myself as a young, respect-able [athlete]. Our coaches have the patience to teach every player and believe that everyone deserves a chance. They [brought] me to my full potential.2. Do you plan to play baseball past high school?A: The next step for me is to play college baseball at a Division 1 school and after that, I would like to get drafted to a professional baseball organization.3. What advice do you have to give to underclassmen in the baseball program?A: My advice would be to buy into what the coaches at Alhambra teach. Work hard in the classroom to have the ability to be on the field. Playing baseball is a privilege.4. What were some of your greatest memories in your high school baseball career? A: One of my favorite high school baseball memories was my sophomore year in 2012. The baseball team made it to the final round of CIF and I pitched at Dodger Sta-dium at age 15. Another great memory was when I was selected to represent Southern California in a three-game series in Santa Clara against Northern California.

Ming Cun Cheah, Tennis

Catalina Lee Kim, Track and FieldWesley Han, Swim

Jennifer Parades, Softball

Marco Briones, Baseball

Marcel Kurniawan, Volleyball

Derwin Teguh, Badminton

NATE GARCIA, Sports Editor

KEVIN KONG, Sports Editor

ANHAYTE GUAJARDO, Staff Writer

WESLEY TSAI, Staff WriterKAYIU WONG, Staff Writer

WESLEY TSAI, Staff Writer SIMEON LAM, Staff Writer

MOOR graphics by SIMON ZHAO and GEN THIPATIMAMOOR photos by YIBEI LIU and SHANNON KHA

Varsity Boys’ Volleyball Digging Through Almont League Ranks

Moors Baseball Cruising Toward Tenth Consecutive Title

WESLEY TSAIStaff Writer

The varsity volleyball team maintains a record of 7-3. Currently in third place in league, the Moors, at one point in the season, ranked eighth in Division Three in the Southern Section of the California Interscholas-tic Federation (CIF) rank-ings. The Moors are cur-rently ranked sixth place in the San Gabriel Valley.

“This season has been a fluctuation due to my injury, but overall it has been a winning season. The progress from last year is tremendous and we ex-ceeded our expectations

of doing better from last year. No matter what hap-pens, I’m proud to be the team’s captain,” captain Marcel Kurniawan said.

Toward the middle of the season, the team faced an obstacle that took a toll on the team. Kurniawan, starting setter, was sent to a hospital for an emergency surgery due to appendici-tis, which took a toll on the team. Senior Marcel Kurni-awan had to step down from his position, providing an opportunity for his younger brother, sophomore Greg Kurniawan, to play. In his first game against rivaling San Gabriel, Greg Kur-niawan took on the pres-

sure but the Moors fell due to serve/receive errors.

“Marcel played an im-portant role on our team. so when I heard that he could not play for the rest of the season, I was dev-astated. However, his replacement, Greg Kur-niawan, is more than ca-pable enough to fill in for Marcel,” senior backside hitter Mitchell Fang said.

The atmosphere and culture is definitely differ-ent compared to last year, according to Head Coach Charles Tran. With the Moors holding an overall record of 21-6, the Moors have won more games this year than in the past three years combined.

“The difference from the last few years and this year is the commitment from the players. There is more enthusiasm and team chem-istry. For the next year, out of 12 members currently on the varsity program, only four seniors are leav-ing, leaving next year’s team comprised mostly of returners. All I can say is [that] we better win it all next year,” Tran said.

The Moors will play their first CIF game on May 13 against the Santa Ana Saints.

SIMEON LAMStaff Writer

Following a 1-0 win against the Montebello Oil-ers on April 25, the Moors baseball team now has an overall record of 18-3, in-cluding a perfect 9-0 re-cord in Almont League.

With a four-game lead in the Almont League stand-ings, the team is the fa-vorite to clinch the league title with six games left. If their lead stands, not only will the Moors win anoth-er league title, but it will be their tenth consecutive league championship, set-ting a new school record.

“I think we have made

good progress this year; I’m very optimistic about the rest of this season,” Head Coach Steve Gewecke said. “We started off good of-fensively, got in a slump, then snapped out of it to play great baseball again.”

According to Gewecke, one of the reasons why the Moors have had such a successful season is be-cause of their hitting and their star senior pitcher, Marco Briones. The Moors have already combined for four shutouts this season.

“The main strengths this year are the relationships we have with each other,” Briones said. “The hitting and the pitching are defi-

nitely our big strengths.”As the season closes,

the Moors look ahead to prepare for the upcoming year. With six seniors cur-rently on the squad, next year’s team will include an even mix of new play-ers and returners. Accord-ing to Gewecke, some players will need to step up, whether with chang-ing positions or just train-ing harder in the offseason.

“We’re going to need an ace pitcher, a shortstop and outfielders next year,” Gewecke said. “We’re going to take the best in-coming players no matter the age and put them in the best spot to succeed.”

Track and Field Ticking Down on End of Season

NATE GARCIASports Editor

One second can seem so miniscule in the hours spent during the day. A second, however, can of-ten determine the results of track meet standings.

This year, the varsity boys’ and girls’ track and field teams are both currently ranked third in Almont League standings. As the end of the spring season nears, the team is optimistic to move on to CIF matches.

“I expect that we will do well during finals and qualify a few individu-als for CIF; overall we have improved through-

out the course of the sea-son and will be strong in finals,” Head Coach Andrew Shapiro said.

As the regular season comes to a near close, both the boys’ and girls’ teams

focus on putting their best foot forward in their last two meets, the Almont League preliminaries on May 6 and finals on May 8. The team believes they have become better than they used to be at the begin-

ning of the spring season.“We have a lot of fresh

talent this year, and within that fresh talent we have a good future for the team. We improved with the ability to work hard,” senior sprinter

Alease Wilson said.The finals meet will

determine who moves on to the CIF pre-liminaries, as well as who receives a medal for their respective event. This will be the last meet the seniors will compete in their high school career.

“It has been an honor running with the seniors; all of their tips have helped us in our competition. They have helped us set the bar for when it is our time to lead the team,” junior sprinter Joseph Nava said.

Varsity Swim Team Competes for Spot in League Finals

KAYIU WONGStaff Writer

After finishing the last of their Al-mont League matches, the varsity and JV badminton teams ended the spring sea-son with a streak of consecutive losses.

The teams’ last season game was against the San Gabriel Matadors on April 24. The varsity team won two out of 21 matches while the JV team re-ceived one win. The number of winning matches was not enough for the team to earn a victory in their last league game.

According to sophomore singles and doubles player Jessica Mo, los-ing the graduating seniors from last year and having many fresh faces to the sport were major setbacks to the teams’ league record and performance.

“Although our league results were not outstanding, the team still put full potential into every game. This season has been a great learning experience; we [maintained] a positive attitude about improving our-selves and being progressive,” senior dou-bles and singles player Janny Chin said.

Despite the season’s end, the team dis-played their hard work during league preliminaries on April 29. After a sea-son filled with improvements and tech-nique building, the varsity badmin-ton team finishes the spring season with optimistic hopes for next year.

“I loved how [the seniors this year] treated all underclassmen as if we were a real family. They’ve taught me so much more than just badminton techniques, [such as] lessons to always focus and give it my all in what I do,” Mo said.

Badminton Team Rallies After Ending Arduous Season

MOOR photo by YIBEI LIU

MOOR photo by SHANNON KHA MOOR photo by SHANNON KHATHE ANTICIPATION Senior Nick Giambalvo pulls out a swing during the varsity home game against the Montebello Oilers on April 25. The Moors triumphed with a winning score of 1-0.

IMPRESSING HOMECOURTIn an AHS versus Mon-tebello varsity boys’ volleyball tournament on Thursday, May 1, the Mighty Moors defeated the Oilers with a win-ning score of 3-1.

ANHAYTE GUAJARDOStaff Writer

As the school year winds down, the spring sports teams are beginning to compete in their league finals. The var-sity swim team is no exception; they competed on May 9 at Schurr High School against all five of the teams in the Almont League in order to qualify for the CIF preliminary matches. The Moors finished the season with a record of 5-7. Although the team has had to overcome many obstacles this year with the arrival of new Head Coach Adrian Lopez and training the junior varsity team consisting of all new swimmers, the Moors have been able to achieve most of their personal goals this sea-son, including working hard during league meets, [reducing] their personal time and having fun in the process, ac-cording to co-captain Vanessa Gutierez.

“I felt that [the team] did extreme-ly well this season, considering that many of the strong swimmers left due to graduation,” junior Brandon Wong said. “We won many meets that I had not expected to win and I believe that we can provide competition for finals!”

The Moors continue to be enthusias-tic as varsity swimmers are practicing hard in order to individually qualify for CIF in their chosen events. Their daily practice routines consist of time trial dives and sharpening their skills. The team’s last league meet was on May 1 against the Mark Keppel Az-tecs, resulting in a loss and finish-ing in last place in Almost League.

“It has been an honor run-ning with the seniors; all of their tips have helped us in our competition. They have helped us set the bar for when it is our time to lead the team.”

-Joseph Nava

HEATED SEASON The AHS track team endures tedious practice under the blazing sun in preparation for their last league meet against the Mark Keppel Aztecs on May 1.

Photo courtesy of MARISA MEYKAREUNITED AT LAST Freshman Katherine Sanchez finally reunites with her father, Rudy Sanchez, who recently returned from Afghanistan. They both wish the Class of 2014 good luck.

On April 29, in remembrance of the tragic event of the Holocaust, AHS invited guest speaker Sasha Erlik (pictured on right) to talk to Debi Kuperberg’s senior English class and Jose Sanchez’s senior Horizons class about his survival experi-ence. This was Erlik’s last public lecture, making Kuperberg’s and Sanchez’s classes the last groups to hear him speak about the Holocaust.

Photo courtesy of DEBI KUPERBERG

Panoramic photo courtesy of SANFORD PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOS, INC