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PALOS VERDES HIGH SCHOOL - ISSUE 7, VOLUME 26 - MAY 27, 2022
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How to Choose a Roommate and What to Bring to College
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College Map: See Where the Class of ‘22 is Going Next Year!
Senior Trip Ideas: Where Should You and Your Friends Go This Summer?
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Class of ‘22 Makes a Statement at “I Declare Day”
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SENIORS Thank you from the class of 2022
From LA to L.A.
Who Would You Like to Thank for Making Your Experience at PVHS Great and Why?
Charles Deakins (12) Ms. Parkinson and the music department because they put value in making sure I felt welcome at PV High.
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Jack Donell (12) Mr. Harley because he helped me realize that things aren’t as serious as they’re made out to be.
Greta Norris (12) I’d like to thank my friends and teammates because they’ve been there for me no matter what, as well as my teachers for supporting my academic endeavors and always helping me make important decisions whenever I asked. (Thank you Mrs. Cho and Mr. Harley!)
Steven Kaufman (12) I would like to thank all of my teachers, coaches, counselors, and of course my parents for making my experience great, especially Mr. Hill and Mrs. Maemoto. All of these people truly believed in me and worked hard to make me a successful person.
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Goodbye and Good Luck to the Class of 2022 By Ayla Torres and Victoria Nolan reporters Whether one feels exceedingly enthusiastic to move on, or instead is more antipathetic to leave, graduating high school in the year of 2022 is certainly a (somewhat surreal) accomplishment. As the seniors’ final days at Palos Verdes High School approach, the teachers who’ve accompanied their fouryear journey reflect upon their time with the Class of 2022 and wish them the best with their future. Teachers of the class of 2022 recall pleasant memories of the seniors, mainly surrounding their perseverance. After all, this year’s graduating class did make way through the height of their high school career in the midst of the most ‘‘unprecedented’’ era of COVID-19. History and psychology teacher Anna
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Driver remembers her best memory of the senior class being, “their perseverance under extremely difficult circumstances and their positivity while under online schooling.” English teacher and BSU advisor Angela Mogilefsky recalls novel memories she holds dear of the seniors, including unexpected upsides of virtual learning. “My memories of the graduating senior class are unique because I taught them during the COVID-19 lockdown year of 2020-21,” Mogilefsky said. “Watching so many students offer interesting and insightful comments during class discussions using the chat function over Zoom was great. Shy students were able to contribute anonymously, because I would read them out loud without revealing who submitted the comment. The honesty and openness of students was ironically much higher than if we had been in person.
Attending real school for the first time in more than a year was an extraordinary moment for many students this year. Math teacher Daniel Rho recollects the happiness seen from the seniors. “I loved the first week of school when seniors had the biggest smile on their face to attend in-person school. It was a new experience to be back in the classroom after almost two years of online school. That was a special memory,” said Rho. Teachers offer seniors advice before they embark upon a new chapter of their lives. “Savor the good times and have faith that the bad times will pass,” Mogilefsky said. English teacher Bill Peterman advised, “Take chances. Try new things. Don’t worry about what people will think. Just jump in with two feet.”
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In the summer of 2020, senior Victoria Nolan packed her bags, leaving her hometown in Louisiana and making the life-altering decision to move across the country to Palos Verdes. Part of the experience was enrolling in a new high school. “I remember my mom telling me I had to choose where to enroll for my next two years of high school: Palos Verdes High School or Palos Verdes Peninsula High School,” Nolan said. “I began researching these schools to try and figure out which would be a better fit for me. After a quick google search of PVHS I was intrigued. A public high school on the edge of a peninsula? Perfect weather, stunning views, strong arts programs and successful college preparation? It didn’t seem very real.” Nolan soon discovered that the culture shock from Louisiana to California was, well, shocking. “Coming from an all girls, Catholic, private high school in the South, I’ve really enjoyed and appreciated being in a more comfortable and laid-back environment at Palos Verdes High School,” Nolan said. “As a senior, I’ve especially enjoyed the privilege of being able to leave campus for lunch.” She especially was looking forward to immersing herself into the many unique programs that set PVHS apart from other schools. “I was so excited to join the PVHS journalism class as well as the poetry and art class, both of which were not offered at my old high school,” Nolan said. Not only does Nolan enjoy the new freedoms of PVHS, but she also enjoys the easy-going environment of California as a whole. “The first time I arrived in California, I instantly fell in love with the culture,” Nolan said. “The artistic atmosphere, laid back vibe, ethnic diversity and strong sense of individuality was like nothing I’d experienced before.” In order to assimilate into Palos Verdes culture, Nolan had a few things to learn and many, many Starbucks coffees to drink before she became a true local. “I’ve learned how to pose properly on cliffs for pictures, drive at night with the absence of street lights, and travel to neighboring beach cities to find anything exciting,” Nolan said. Now that Nolan has mastered the art of being a classic PV girl, she can identify differences between her former school in Louisiana and her new campus. “My favorite part of PV and PVHS is the sense of community,” Nolan said. “More people here are very accepting and inclusive towards their peers. The local cafes and shops around plus the feeling of fellowship in the air is incredibly wholesome.”
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My UC is Better than Yours
Graduating seniors explain which University of California college is best By Alycen Kim editor-in-chief “When I was looking for colleges, I wanted somewhere that was strong academically and athletically and UC Davis had both of those. When I visited, everyone was super nice and welcoming. I think it's pretty cool that the campus is next to the town of Davis. They have lots of good places to eat like sushi and In n Out. They’re also opening this new athletic center on campus this fall for all the athletes: offices, rehab centers and gyms.” - Kiera Wang, UC Davis
“When I visited the campus, I felt like a great fit for me. The libraries especially were really big and breathtaking. I liked how spread out the campus was and how much nature there was. There was so much to do in the city and there were a lot of young people. It felt really lively. And what sealed the deal is that my extended family lives close to Berkeley, so I can always visit them. I know the academics at Berkeley are known [to be] pretty difficult, but I think it’ll be good for me to have a challenge in a new environment.” - Max Mendel, UC Berkeley
“One thing that made me want to go to UCLA was that I knew a lot of upperclassmen on campus already. Also, my mom went to UCLA medical school and she teaches there sometimes, so it was the first school I was familiar with. I loved the weather in LA and I also loved the architecture and how pretty [and] aesthetically pleasing it was. Cost-wise, it’s definitely more affordable. I’m going into biology on a pre-med track. I feel like a lot of people go to UCLA for pre-med so they have a lot of resources and clubs related to that.” - Vanessa Tran, UC Los Angeles
“I really liked the social life at UCSB. The people there are really welcoming and friendly. I also loved its proximity to the beach. You can walk out of your class and immediately feel the ocean breeze. You always have nature by you. I’m looking to major in environmental studies, a combination of environmental sciences and humanities behind environmental issues. UCSB was one of the first schools that created the environmental studies major, and the history behind that really matched what I wanted to do with my life.” - Vikesh Dheeriya, UC Santa Barbara
“When I got into UCSD, I hadn’t ever been to San Diego, so the first time I saw it was after I’d been accepted, which was really cool. It’s interesting because there isn’t a consistent theme throughout the whole campus but there are a bunch of neat spots and all of the residential campuses have a different, unique vibe. It’s a great school for engineering and there’s a lot of extracurriculars and clubs for that, which I liked. There is also a really famous golf course, Torrey Pines, right across from campus” - Charles Deakins, UC San Diego
To Stay or Not to Stay
The great debate for in-state versus out-of-state universities By Reddin Kehrli social media editor For many, the decision to stay in state or to leave for college has been tremendous and one that may alter their life and career paths forever. Senior Izzy Bezelj was recently admitted to UCLA after making the careful decision to stay in state To stay in-state or not plays a big role in many students' college decisions. Bezelj explains her reasoning as to why she chose to stay in state and “the thing [she] is looking forward to most is
definitely the weather and having the beach nearby. A definite pro is the surrounding areas of LA will give me a ton of opportunities and networks for my intended career.” While staying in California forever may be the goal for many students, there are some potential drawbacks. Bezelj and others argue “I’m a little too close to home and it isn't a completely new experience to me.” The University of California Los Angeles is only about 25 miles from Palos Verdes which may seem too close. However, the massive size of Los Angeles
offers boundless opportunities. Bezelj notes, “even though I wanted to be able to explore a new city, I know I will still experience UCLA and the surrounding areas to the fullest because I know there is a lot I haven't encountered yet.” As UCLA only accepted 14.4% of applicants this year, Bezelj has undoubtedly worked hard throughout her entire highschool career and is “so excited to go to a school that [she] has always dreamed about. [She] knows that [she] will be getting both a great education and an awesome college experience. Go bruins!”
By Ella Sherry web editor Senior Grace Bonvechio, a Varsity cross country and track athlete, will be attending Duke University in North Carolina this coming fall. “I decided to go to an out-ofstate college because I wanted to experience another part of the country as well as meet people from outside of California,” Bonvechio said. “...I wanted to have the experience of living somewhere else.” Although the change will be exciting, Bonvechio noted a
major difference between the East Coast and the West Coast: the weather. “The biggest con for me is definitely leaving the beach and the warm weather! I think [the] weather is going to be a big change for me, but it will be fun,” she said. “[I’m looking] forward to experiencing different seasons.” Even though there are some cons to going to an out-of-state school, Bonvechio is eager to attend Duke. “I am looking forward to meeting so many new people!” she said.
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Class of 2022: In-State destinations Sonoma State University Sophia MacAller Stanford University Calvin Barnum David Maemoto UC Berkeley
Azusa Pacific University Conor Steinbach Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Ryan Roche Marjorie Say Carolyn Vogel Veronica Waters Cal Poly Pomona Riley Maguire Chapman University Lauren Chang Emma Conkling Ben Jorgenson Luke Stiebel CSU Dominguez Hills Niall Collins CSU Fullerton Arianna Hutcheson CSU Long Beach Tyler Colaruotolo CSU San Marcos Natalia Huntington El Camino College Eli Adams Sophia Aguirre Matthew Carroll Adam Demoner Stephen DuVernet Jackie Lanes James Maxwell Emmet Paul Jackson Robertson Hunter Ruiz Johan Van Wier Hannah Ytterboe MAY 27, 2022
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Alani Rodriguez Fresno City College Sagan Barbour Harbor Community College Tessa Dontscheff Loyola Marymount University Gordon Boyle Danielle Parker Michael Sprengel Pepperdine University Hudson Parks San Diego State University Calvin Amini Aaron Brandt Mia Fitzpatrick Alexis Fox Matthew Francis Kylie Grace Freeland Eden Paddock Conrad Sanacore Will Smart Nicolas Wright San Francisco State University
Emilie Barrett Camila Jongsma Carson Kim Sam Malekzadeh Max Mendel Greta Norris Sophia Norris Nico Semmer Jonathan Su UC Davis Isabella Brannan Xander Chang Keira Wang
UC San Diego Hannah Allen Charles Deakins Kyle Kan Luke Stefanou UC Santa Barbara Melina Bakopoulou Anne-Sophie Corry Caiden Cunningham Vikesh Dheeriya George Furgis Gabriela Munoz Nathan Khalil Ben Nolan Kate Spaulding Ronan Volman UC Santa Cruz Chloe Blue Farah Dia Annika Kissel Aliyana Rhemtulla Courtney Sugano
University of the Pacific Connor Pinkerman University of Redlands William Welsh University of Southern California Jasmine Alagoz Paolo Bahrami Sasha Chehrzadeh Lainey Cote Jack Donell Jantzen Ebreo Steven Kaufman Ava Lord Bence Peti-Peterdi Kiera Stone Floyd Stott Spencer Tran Tristan Wattson
UC Irvine David Jadin Comandante Lauren Kim Victoria Nolan Paige Roach Jonathan Ross Aprajita Singh UCLA Izzy Bezelj Brianna Gianetto Hannah Goharian Milana Herrera Viviana Hsiao Katie Keough Jack O’Connor Aidan Sun Asha Timm Vanessa Tran UC Riverside Josh Diokno Milo Eghbali
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Where in the World is the Class of 2022? Washington University of Washington
Iowa
Violet Fermanian Jenna Gallo Campbell Howard Kiyomi Komatsu Avery Lahr Tristan Messerli Anna Terrell Kai Teshima
University of Iowa Joseph Hargrove
Idaho
Nebraska
Boise State
Cedrick Highsmith
Sports University
University of Oregon
Derek Larkins
Aidan O’Donnell Maggie Puhl Kara Shreckengast Sophie Tangalakis
University of Chicago Alex Klerman
Lewis University Cassidy Virzi
University of Utah
Illinois Institute of Technology
Delaney Bradley
Sophia Rodriguez
Carly Fitzpatrick Reese Tillson
Colorado
John Klarin
Arizona Arizona State University
Max Endelman
Illino
Utah
Oregon State University
Army
Caroline Berry
Doot Universary
Kendall Galosic
Oregon
Coast Guard
Grinnell College
University of Arizona Sofia Fateeva Mathieu Fernandez Nevin Mann Laura Maurizio Samuel Moore Marinna Pisano Charley Saalberg Ayla Torres
Ryan Hetchler Maya Sanacore
Northern Arizona University Kate Dean
University of Colorado Boulder Brooke Borden Paris Dunlavey Paige Forte Shaela Hart Jenna Leone Stella McKay Alex Rusich Lauren Thompson JP Warner
University of Denver Zoe Dearborn Jackson Karlitz
University of Northern Colorado Cheridan Russell
Colorado State University Ken Knapp
Texa Southern Methodist University Brianna Kunich
University of Texas at Austin
Abroad Switzerland
Franklin University
Andrew Carpenter Isabella Firmani Lily Tarica
Japan
Rei Takarai
Allie Schoepke
Canada University of Calgary Sarah Cartmill
Denmark
International People’s College Lilly North
Hawaii University of Hawai’i at Manoa Sean Conlon Miki Rosca Christopher Salas Trystan Sheldon Connor Storr Ian Thompsen Troy Takahashi
Rice University Will Bray
New York Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Syracuse University
Kevin Chen
Rosie Martin Clark Michel
New York University
Cornell University Owen Park
Isabella Kim Riley Lampe Ava Yang
Hofstra University
Raquel Gastelum
Dakota White
Long Island University
Pace University
Harper Skeie
Allison Guo
Wisconsin University of Wisconsin
Nefise Kocak
Loyola University Chicago
Fritz Mulkey
Julia Soll
Washington University in St. Louis
Alycen Kim
University of Pennsylvania
Michigan State University
Maryville University
Ohio
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Kentucky
Shayli Atashi Grace Borden Ellen Brandt Jack Davis Zach Dawson Will Kirk Jessica Mabry Elizabeth Manth Abby Post Hudson Wesley
Western Kentucky University
Mia Beresford
Tulane University Jared Kramer
Brown University Matthias Yee
Connecticut
University of Hartford Lindsey Metcalfe
Yale University Izzy Farrow Kyra Kaya
North Carolina University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Katie Jorczak
University of Mississippi
Louisiana
Rhode Island
Howard University
Duke University Hannah Baetge Grace Bonvechio Heath Bray
Mississippi
Texas Christian University
Kyle Kato Quentin Ruiz
Washington, DC
George Bornheimer
Michala Fairchild
Pennsylvania State University
Jake Danon Omeed Jahromi
University of Tennessee
Charlotte Cicero
Kelly Rasmussen
Ohio State University
Tennessee
University of Missouri
Drexel University
Austin Mone
Ava McCoy Elysse Tansavatdi
Turner Helton
Justin Mabry
Erik Gressett
Carnegie Mellon University
Michael Kwon Charlie Simpson
Missouri
University of Vermont
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Indiana University
Anne Miyashita
Vermont
Ariel Cooper
Indiana
Earlham College
Colin Ocampo
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Adela Riggs Zoe Shafiezadeh JJ Udeani
Marquette University
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Will Sasaki
University of Michigan
Payton Ahn Vanessa Geich Mia McCauley Sky Shaw Veronica Waters
Columbia College Chicago
Northeastern University
Sarah McDonald
University at Buffalo
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Massachusetts
Vassar College
Suzy Jellison Grace Lucas Jillian Martz Noah Wahl
Alabama University of Alabama Sydney Baker Jenna Peterson
Florida
University of Miami Jack Tomlinson
*Results from The Point newspaper senior surveys, Instagram bios/posts *State placement not to scale
COLLEGE What advice would you give to underclassmen?
Roommates... the Real College Decision
“Cherish everything because it goes by much quicker than you would imagine.” - Charlotte Cicero
“Get involved and create a good relationship with your teachers. The teachers at PVHS do so much for us and we don’t even realize it.” - Shaela Hart
By Kelly Donahue social media manager
To room with a random or track down your tandem? For the incoming class of 2026, deciding whether to choose a roommate or randomly be placed with one is the choice between a happy or a disastrous freshmen year. Certain seniors are enticed by the wager. The sheer range of outcomes excites those who choose to roll the dice. Studies have proven that those who ask for a random roommate are 8x more likely to buy a bunch of lottery tickets on their 18th birthday (source: me). The sheer audacity to leave such a crucial choice to chance…It’s almost like they don’t even care. Like they can’t be bothered with such trivial pursuits. The random roomers state “give me the worst roommate and I’ll survive. It doesn’t matter.” This terrifies the opposite side of the domiciliary spectrum: the selective Stacy’s, the picky Peters, and the choosy Chandlers. You thought colleges had low acceptance rates? Harvard is easy compared to getting selected to live with these picky extremists. Studies have shown that these people are 9x more likely to be germaphobes (source: me). They look completely normal at first. They have funny bios and flavorful pictures. They seem perfect. You break the tension by reaching out to them through an Instagram message. You ask where they’re from, their major, and their music tastes, like almost every roommate conversation ever. Then as soon as the word “room” starts being thrown around, things switch up. Either they start
(Graphic by Vikesh Dheeriya) responding with “fr” and “ye” and various other two-letter responses and then ghost you… or they require two supplementals, a personal statement from your mother, and a preliminary interview with Barack Obama before even considering you as a roommate. They have to be absolutely sure you match their every need and schedule. They are the type of person to say “Wow your outfit is soooo… unique, I could never.” Prepare for some passive aggressiveness on move-in day. And in the middle of the spectrum, we have the basic Bethany. Their bio’s look something like “I love walking outside in the sunlight, drinking water, and eating, so feel free to reach out! :)” Those aren’t fun facts. Those are the necessary functions
required for photosynthesis. You are going to live with a plant. So how can you find the perfect roommate? With all these unknowns, the seemingly obvious answer is to choose someone you already know, perhaps your best friend since middle school, or the chill dude in your math class. But these people seem viable until you realize they snore louder than an Ivy League student being asked where they are attending in the fall. But in the end, you don’t know how living with someone is until your first day of college. So just find someone you like and stick with it. Remember, It’s better to have a person you can live with rather than a friend to hang out with.
Take It or Leave It: Dorm Essentials For Every College Freshman By Aidan Sun editor-in-chief
Editors-in-Chief Alycen Kim Aidan Sun Adviser Cynthia Mindicino
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Can’t You Read My Shirt?
COLLEGE
A College Merch Satire
By Chloe Choi reporter
Since the start of freshman year, I’ve seen countless crew necks, baseball caps and sweatpants from various highlyranked colleges worn by high school students of any grade. My favorite piece of merch I’ve seen on campus was a hoodie from the University of Kale. Since college merch is apparently trendy for all grades, freshmen can be seen strolling around campus aimlessly while sporting Stanford hoodies. This trend has even reached elementary schools where the gifted and talented youth wear Harvard t-shirts to picture day. I wonder if they can even read what their shirt says at the ripe age of five. Until you make the big decision and commit to a college you will hopefully enjoy, your academic uniform will be assorted hoodies from pristine colleges. However, once the choice is made and you decide on a college that won’t break your bank and heart, you will also commit to a new wardrobe composed solely of the school colors and merchandise. If this is too obvious for you and you want to be a bit more humble consider buying a college lanyard. That way when you jingle your keys in the hallway to tell everyone you can drive, you can also remind them that you are on the path to success and student loans.
In addition to buying merchandise for yourself, you must buy some for your family and friends. You should buy a sticker for your water bottle, your car, your computer, your little sibling’s tricycle and even your dog’s face. These stickers are of the utmost importance because when you’re walking your dog you can dramatically point the sticker out with pride to your neighbors and your little sibling can proudly tell everyone that their sibling is going to The Point University. However, you’re not only required to purchase stickers for yourself, but also for the rest of your entire family. That way everyone parked behind your third cousin twice removed knows that they have a cousin going to The Point University. Outside of physical items, you will also make a dozen stories and posts flexing your new merch and acceptance letters so everyone knows that you got into the schools of your dreams. After this laborious process of redesigning your whole wardrobe over a college commitment, some people don’t understand your efforts and still ask where you will be attending this fall. You proudly tell anyone in your personal bubble that you will be attending The Point University, The PU for short.
A Q&A With Artist and Senior Sarah McDonald
By Amber Chen opinion editor
When do you feel inspired to create art?
“Art is mostly just therapeutic for me. I feel most inspired to make art to represent my emotions or to help me process my experiences–those are the themes that more often show up in my art. I like to layer a lot of my artworks, which kind of shows the confusion I experience when analyzing my emotions. But also, I get a lot of those emotions out through things like writing, which is incorporated in a lot of my paintings.”
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The Road Less Traveled
Seniors With Unique Post-Secondary Plans
What are your preferred art mediums?
“I mostly use acrylic paint, but then again I also like photography and a lot of traditional drawing mediums as well. I like to combine different images and layer writing with drawings, with things I collage, to capture more emotions rather than just rendering specific objects.”
How do you overcome an “artist’s block”?
“I definitely go through phases where sometimes I just feel like doodling instead of making finished pieces, and then I instantly want to make like five different things. It comes in waves, but when I do feel uninspired I look at Pinterest boards. I do get a lot of inspiration from music, I write, I just doodle-- there are definitely things I do when I feel artist’s block, but sometimes it’s just kind of impossible to overcome that, and I just sit in that space, not knowing what to create until I feel like I want to create something again.”
By Aaron Paik reporter “I will be attending Franklin University Switzerland, in Lugano Switzerland,” senior Allie Schoepke said. Franklin University is a four-year international university in southern Switzerland in the Italian-speaking region. “My dad is originally from Switzerland so growing up, I spent many of my summers there. It has kind of become a second home... and I thought that it would be a great fit,” Schoepke said. Because she has Swiss citizenship, Schoepke doesn’t need to apply for a student visa, “making the whole process a lot easier.” “Because it’s an international university, I’m super excited to meet people from all over the world! They also have a program called Academic Travel, where students spend two weeks each semester in a different country, doing classes and studying there,” Schoepke said.
By Jonathan Liu sports editor
What role do you see art playing in your future?
Senior Will Sasaki got accepted into Northeastern’s N.U.in program, which will have him going to Madrid, Spain for his first fall semester of college. “I want to experience other places in the country and around the world because I ultimately want to end up back in California.” Sasaki said. “The opportunity to go abroad in my first semester is an amazing opportunity to fulfill my dreams of living in and learning about other cultures.” “I think I am most excited about immersing myself in another culture,” Sasaki said. “I love learning about different cultures and experiencing new things, and what better way to do that than to live in another country. I can’t wait to meet new people, try exciting foods, and learn about a different part of our vast world.”
What meaning does art hold to you?
By Quinn Kearns reporter
Senior Alani Rodriguez was accepted into the Fashion Institute of Design and Marketing in her junior year to pursue her career in design and hopefully one day become a creative director. “I loved drawing, sketching, and clothes at a young age so I believe over time it all came together and I decided to pursue a career as Fashion Designer,” Rodriguez said. “The application process was very fun,” Rodriguez said. “ I had to turn in a portfolio filled with my art as well as an essay. Admissions was very pleased with the goals that I am trying to pursue and said I had great potential in the industry. “Eventually, I would like to launch my own fashion line and contribute to three charities,” Rodriguez said. “The three charities would focus on brain cancer research and awareness, rescue animals, and mental health.”
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“Currently, I’m not planning on majoring in art, but I do want to take art classes. I would consider an art minor if I feel like it fits into what I want to do. Vassar’s art program was definitely a component [when I was deciding on schools], because I feel like art’s always going to be a part of my life, so I want to make sure I still have that option open. [In the future], I could potentially just create art on the side, but I don’t see it as my main career.”
“I don’t think I’ll ever stop making art, and I don’t even think it has to have a purpose or I have to make it to show someone. I think art is just something that makes life more fun and helps me find joy. I’m really proud when I create a piece of artwork that just showcases a certain emotion, and I love it when someone gets my artwork and can be like ‘oh, I know what that feels like’ and can relate to my art-- that’s the most rewarding thing for me.”
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SUMMER What do you plan to do this summer?
The Best Places to Visit in the South Bay
By Andrew Carpenter reporter Charlie Simpson “I absolutely love going to the beach on a hot day with my friends. Playing Spikeball and volleyball is a blast on the sand. The beach is also a community and I love running into people I know. I think Torrance Beach is a great place for the city to come together and share a space that everyone can enjoy.”
“Travel! And relax. This is my time to see parts of the world and this country I’ve never seen before. It’s also my time to take a breath before diving into another amazing four years of academia.” -Anne-Sophie Corry
Eli Adams "I really like the Riviera because there is always a good flow of people in and out of the area. The food is great, the people are cool, and the vibes are awesome. The Riviera consists of so many different places and activities that you can visit and take part in. It is always teeming with action.” Erik Gresset “I love going to the hiking trails because the views of the water and Catalina are really impressive and I also like to mountain bike on the trails too.” Luke Stiebel “I love Phanny’s because the location is close by and it’s easy to pick up and go to the beach or eat your burrito right there. My favorite item on the menu is definitely the Carne Asada burrito. It’s super good especially when you put some salsa on top.” Sky Shaw “I like how close Tomatillo is to the school because it is so close to the cliffs. My favorite item is the burrito. They give the best serving sizes I’ve ever seen. My burrito weighs around two pounds every day and costs under 10 dollars. The price for the portion is the best bang for your buck around. The quality of the vegetables and meat are second to none as well, and the service is always great.” Zoe Shafiezadeh “I loved working at Handel’s because of all the people I got to meet. Handel’s is located in Redondo Beach so it’s pretty close to everyone so I got to meet a lot of people from different areas who all loved the same thing. My favorite item on the menu is definitely Graham Central Station because it is just a unique flavor that no other ice cream brand has. It is a graham cracker ice cream with graham cracker swirl and chocolate covered honey comb.”
“I’m working at Terranea doing kayak tours. I’m also going to be going to Texas to register for classes and rush a fraternity. I hope to pursue my hobbies of fishing, cooking and weight lifting.” -Andrew Carpenter
Supreme Summer Vacation Spots By Eva Mayrose reporter
“This summer I plan to go on a fishing trip in Alaska, a girls trip to Europe with my sister, and continue working as a sailing coach at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club.” -Sydney Baker
With their final year of high school coming to a close, seniors are now free to let the next three months be a breath of fresh air before diving into college or future careers. Unlike last summer, however, traveling is finally safely reopen to both domestic and international vacationing.
This means so many fun and exciting destinations are waiting for newlygraduated seniors to take advantage of. Although the usual senior Europe trip through PVHS was canceled for the class of 2022, senior Rosie Martin did not let that discourage her travel dreams. “I’m going to nine countries in Europe this summer with an independent organization,” Martin said. From looking forward to museums to famous monuments, Martin is most excited
about meeting her fellow travel partners. “I’m going with a group of 25 people but I actually haven’t met any of them yet,” Martin said. “It’s a really cool group of people from around the country and I’m really excited.” Maybe you’re not an international travel type and would rather spend time in your hometown. Still, whether it be a simple road trip or a flight to Paris, be sure to make the most of this time with your friends and family.
“I’m going to Greece for a wedding and plan to do a roadtrip across several European countries on the way.” -Ian Thompsen
“I’m going to Costa Rica with my friends, camp, surf, beach and enjoy my time as much as possible.”
(Graphic by Eva Mayrose)
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Top Things to do Before Heading Off to College By Meeka Rahimi reporter
Go on a night hike with anyone you desire, lay some blankets down, relax and just stargaze the night sky.
Have a picnic with friends or family at your favorite spot.
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Go to Color-Me Mine and paint your favorite things with friends.
Make a memory album with all of your favorite memories throughout the last few years. Then decorate it with stickers, rhinestones and markers.
Sit around a campfire with family or friends and cook hotdogs over the fire and end it with the best and sweetest desserts.
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Make Go to a a memory drive-in album with all movie with your of your favorite favorite people, and memories enjoy with some of throughout the last the best snacks you few years. can find.
Invite your friends over for a themed movie night and have everyone dress up and bring accessories based on the theme.
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NEWS A Night at Sea: Prom 2022 By Lucia Ruiz features editor On Saturday, May 14, PVHS juniors and seniors, along with their dates, spent a “night at sea” celebrating 2022 prom on the U.S.S. Iowa. The U.S.S. Iowa battleship, commissioned in February 1943, was an active warship serving in the Atlantic during World War II. For juniors, as well as many of the seniors, this memorable night was the first prom of their high school years. The festivities began with the hill’s tradition of taking photos at the cliffs at Lunada Bay. Senior and junior girls were easily identifiable with seniors in their long dresses and juniors in shorter dresses, a second tradition that is unique to PVHS. Next, some loaded on a bus or a limousine with friends and dates to drive the short trip to San Pedro where the U.S.S. Iowa is docked. They were greeted by a dance floor, a caricature artist, a temporary-tattoo artist and karaoke. The night of fun eventually concluded and is down in the books as a memorable Prom 2022.
The ASB class poses for a photo after orchestrating a successful prom night. (Photos by Cynthia Mindicino)
Middle row left: Natalee Soroosh, Kelly Donahue, Sarah Simon Middle row center: Bella D’Alfonso, Sagan Barbour, Nick Finazzo, Emma Conkling Middle row right: Johannes Eberhart, Michelle Chan (PVPHS) Bottom row left: Zach Moore, John Klarin, Charlie Sullivan,Tyler Campbell, Madie Malone (RUHS), Sammie Hall (RUHS) Bottom row right: Daniella Cervantes, Kylie Grace Freeland, Laura Maurizio, Jenna Leone
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