Cesar E. Chavez High School, Delano, CA 93215 Volume 14 Issue 3– December, 9 2016

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Holiday Issue Principal’s Message

Equal Opportunity Cesar E. Chavez High School is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in educa-

tion. School programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on gender, sex,

race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital or parental

status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such

characteristics. The school shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are

eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)

By Ben Deleon Guest Writer

LOCAL & Sports p.2-4

Titan Tip off

Ike Jackson Comes to CCHS

Winter Sports Schedules

Not too long ago, I found myself perusing the “followers” list of my

daughter’s Instagram account, because she was so eager to show me how

many more than me she had; this made her “happy”. Never you mind that

most of these followers were obscure, irrelevant, and a complete waste of her

time. The idea that having more of anything leads to happiness is as old as

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, or better, Abraham and Lot when Lot

chooses to part ways in pursuit of the fabled, “it’s greener on the other side”.

Sure, sure it is... until you get there and discover, much to your disappoint-

ment, what Nacho Libre so poignantly stated, “Those eggs were a lie Steven.

It’s a lie! They gave me no eagle powers. They gave me no nutrients…”

Another sage of our time, Will Ferrell, in the movie Megamind, probably

best captured the futility of having it all expecting to finally find happiness

during the scene where he has, what he calls, “a heated existential discussion

with this dead-eyed, plastic desk toy.”

I know. I know. Always thirsty. Never satisfied. I understand you, little well-

dressed bird. Purposeless, emptiness…It’s a vacuum isn’t it? ...We have it

all, yet we have nothing…

Why do I bring this up you ask? Well, Christmas is most everyone’s fa-

vorite holiday and many understand that the whole purpose of celebrating

this day is to commemorate the greatest Gift ever given to humankind.

Somehow, over the past maybe half century or so, the anticipation of

“gifting” to others to honor the greatest Gift has evolved (or metasta-

sized) into great anticipation in “receiving” or even amassing “more” gifts…

for ourselves. You see, we have self-servingly bought into the “Lie! Steven”,

promoted ever so cunningly and glamorously by Madison Avenue. Beautiful-

ly produced TV commercials not only sell you on the latest X-Box or

PlayStation, the latest iPhone or Apple Watch, that shiny new Mercedes or

diamond necklace – for you, not for someone else. They sell you on the idea

that you “need” it if you want to be happy. Dazzling holiday decorations

light up malls and department store- they seem to appear earlier every year.

We hurry to get in long lines on Thursday evening after Thanksgiving dinner

(sometimes even camp out in tents despite inclement weather for hours) to

get the best bargains in what has become a holiday of its own, Black Friday.

Most will not admit it, but that TV they are waiting in line to buy is for him-

self or herself not for someone else. Or, even if it is for someone else, enough

hints have been dropped in the course of the past month for there to be a

mutual, unspoken understanding, a quid pro quo: “You want a TV? Well, I

want a diamond ring.”

Those of us who are parents know too well the futility of pursuing happi-

ness through buying of “stuff”. We all have a closet or two full of old Christ-

mas toys we (or should I say, Santa) gave our children, toys that brought

happiness for, mm… maybe a few days, weeks, or months – hours perhaps,

for those wily, little, manipulative rug-rats whose fancies are ever being sat-

isfied by those desperate for love and acceptance. If you care to be honest,

you too probably have a gift or two that brought you joy and happiness but

for a moment, then it lost its luster; the novelty of it all wore out and so you

tossed it aside and set your eyes on something else, something new, some-

thing that might bring you that same “happy” feeling.

On December 3rd, CHS, DHS, and RFK hosted a joint Winter Formal Masquerade, where students from all

three schools were able to come together and enjoy a time with friends, dancing to music. Formal was nicely

decorated by a local decorator named Carmen. There were twinkle lights strung from the ceiling, themed

lights all throughout the hall, and cloth hanging at the entrance to make for a beautiful first impression.

Doors opened at seven p.m., when students began to trickle in and head to the dance floor. At the height of

the night, Formal King and Queen were announced. Beginning with RFK, then CCHS and ending with DHS.

Congratulations to Ramsey Villareal and Catherine Casas for being crowned CCHS King and queen. After

coronation, the three couples shared a dance, and soon afterwards, everyone was back on the dance floor danc-

ing the rest of the night.

Before the night ended, the dessert/snack table was basically empty with empty water cases, dessert trays,

and a few left over platters of cheese and crackers. It was clear that all the dancing had made for quite the

appetite.

At the end of the night, the lights came on and everyone started heading home. But, it was clear that the

students were not ready to leave, for they lingered until everything was cleaned up and stored away. The night

was fun and the huge turn out made for an amazing charity for

Toys for Tots.

Winter formal 2016 By Rubi De Lira Editor

Credit: Angel Uclaray, Ricardo Ambriz, Isabel Chacon, Elizabeth Zamora

Local News 2

Senior Halfway Mark By Arlie Carrillo Staff Writer

Premature Baby Awareness Month

By Kristine Carrillo Editor

Source: http://www.siemens.com

We are officially nearing the end of the first semester of the last year of our high school life. Through our way here, we have heard from adults

that senior year goes flying. It does. However, to make the second semester as good as the first one, lets not let senioritis kick in. Keep up the work,

don’t lag on applications if you still have to submit, if you are applying for financial aid, make sure to write down this deadline: March 2. Most im-

portantly, apart from paying attention to school grades, projects, grades and deadlines, make sure to have a blast of a year. Participate on school

activities, have school spirit, make new friends and be happy. Finish paying your cap and gown from Jostens if you haven't, start saving money if

you're going to prom, and clear your absences! Remember that there are still many high school memories to make and a year to complete.

Principal’s Message (Cont.) Well, this phenomenon is nothing new. Sociologists, philosophers, and pseudo-

psychologists have all chimed in on this very human condition, this human experience.

The eye is never satisfied and our belly never full – someone said that… not too sure

whom. Perhaps it was Leo Tolstoy. He did write a short story over a century ago about

this very thing, our greedy propensity to want to pursue happiness by amassing “land”. In

the character Pahom, he reveals how we tend to be perpetually dissatisfied with what we

have, envious of what we do not have, and believe that, if we just get that “one more piece

of land”, everything in our life will be perfect. In How Much Land Does a Man Really

Need?, Tolstoy weaves a tale about a man who’s greed ultimately leads to his

death. Pahom is granted an opportunity to gain as much land as he wants by simply mark-

ing it on a walk from dawn to dusk. Pahom is blinded by his greed and he walks beyond

his limits. As a result, he has to run desperately to get back to the starting point or risk

losing it all. When he does finally arrive, he dies of exhaustion. The landowner, who sees

this happen, buries Pahom in the only piece of land he ultimately needs, an eight feet long

and three feet wide plot. Tolstoy teaches us the futility of living for ourselves, believing

that if only we can get more, then we will be happy. What foolishness…we cannot take

anything with us when we die. Instead, why not use our time and energy for more noble

things? This Christmas season, remember Nacho Libre’s eureka moment, when he dis-

covers, while praying at the altar, his real purpose: “Wait a second, maybe you want me to

fight and give everything I win to the little ones who have nothing, so they can have better

food and a better life…[sniff, sniff]…I smell cookies.”

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compas-

sionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” – Ralph

Waldo Emerson

Titan Tip-Off The idea for this year’s TITAN TIP OFF was to WOW the

Delano community with service. Officer Murguia with the

Delano Police Department was divinely inspired to partner

with the CCHS Girls and Boys basketball program to fund-

raise for the shop with the cop program. The hope was to

revive the Titan Tip Off and charge a $5 entry fee or a toy

donation to give to needy families in our community this

holiday season. Officer Murguia explains how the fundraising efforts

turned out, “We were able to get $488 in donations and a total

of 60 toys. With the money donated we are going to buy more

toys and sponsor more kids for the shop with the cop pro-

gram.” The evening’s events kicked off with the CCHS cheerlead-

ers taking on the CCHS Associate Student Body. Both sides

showed grit, fight, and tremendous Titan pride. The basket-

ball game was a hard fought and spirited battle ultimately

won by the CCHS Cheerleaders. “The Titan Tip Off set the tone for the CCHS’s basketball

season,” Cheerleading coach Ibarra said. “The coaching staff

did and amazing job in organizing an exciting event that

brought the community together for a fun filled evening.” The past at times can be something we all want to forget, but

at CCHS it was something to be honored on Thursday

night. The CCHS basketball alumni game featured some of

the greatest basketball ballers to play at CCHS. In what to

turned out to be the most competitive game of the evening.

The alumni team led by current varsity assistant coach and

former class of 2010 legend Eddie Leyva, pulled off a two

point victory over the alumni team lead by current Bakers-

field College standouts Henry Galinato , Malcolm Jordan, and

Michael Nava. It should be noted that Coach Ed-

die leyva scored a game high 25 points on Henry Galinato.

Also in attendance and unable to participate due to injury was

former CCHS, Bellevue College basketball standout, and

current Varsity assistant coach Nick Guzman. “It feels great to be part of a program that appreciates their

alumni,” Leyva Said. “We would like to let our school know

that we are here to help in any way possible and we are look-

ing forward to having more of these types of games in the

future.” The service our local police department provides at times

can be measured and trivialized by crime rates and quantifia-

ble data. What can’t be measured is the heart it takes to put

on the blue uniform day in and day out to serve your fellow

man and community. The Basketball programs at CCHS

appreciate the service and sacrifice our Delano Police officers

make on daily basis to make our community great. The main event featured some of DPD’s finest versus the

CCHS staff. The game was close for the first minute, then

Ms. Rodarte, former DT, UCLA alumni and current CCHS

teacher caught fire and hit four 3’s to give the staff a lead they

would not relinquish. The Delano Police Department was

lead by former McFarland High legend and birthday boy

Officer Joshua Garcia. “I tell our player that if they go 0-5 they’re good, if they

go 0-10 they’re great, and if they go 0-15 they’re a profes-

sional,” Coach Hernandez said. “Officer Garcia definitely

played like a professional tonight.” The main event was a fun filled game. Both sides played

hard and gave great effort. “ I want to thank the Delano Police

Officer’s Association and all the staff at CCHS for making

this year’s Titan Tip Off a success,” Officer Murguia said, “I

hope we can work together in the future and make next year’s

Titan Tip off even better. Thanks to Pepe Madri-

gal, Serg Mor, Fil-God Ramiro, Darian Santaella, Joshua

Garcia, and Christopher Bryan Alfors. Thank you for coming

out and playing.” All the glory goes to God for this event. This event would

not have happened without the sacrifice and service of com-

mitted individuals. Special thanks go to Coach Ivan Gallardo

for all of your work and dedication, Coach Guzman for your

knowledge and motivation, Coach Leyva for your fundraising

efforts and service, Coach Duran for your fundraising efforts,

Coach Sanchez for your dedication and fundraising efforts,

Coach Lopez for the points scored against the PD, Coach

Robles for your service, Coach Prieto, Coach Rivera, Coach

Ibarra for the spirit your team brings to our events, our athlet-

ic director Jim Beltran for the leadership, Ms. Leynes and our

ASB you all rock, The CCHS alumni, the entire CCHS ad-

ministrative team (Deleon, Maldonaldo, and Diaz), The en-

tire CCHS staff, the student body at CCHS, Of-

ficer Murguia for your inspiration to breathe life into the Ti-

tan Tip off, The entire Delano Police Department and the

entire Delano Community. Thank you all for making CCHS

Great!

By Mr. Hernandez Guest Writer

The month of November is mostly remembered for only certain traditional holidays and spe-

cial days of importance, such as Veterans Day (Nov 11), Thanksgiving (Nov 24), and of course,

National Doughnut Day (Nov 5). Yet, of all the festive days and extended celebrations we have

in November, the one month long observation that is often forgotten and overlooked is aware-

ness for the birth of premature babies.

November, the time of many other multiple national observances, is the chosen month for

Prematurity Awareness, with the season of spreading awareness about premature births official-

ly beginning on World Prematurity Day, which is November 17. Established to raise awareness

about children born before the end of their proper term of 40 weeks, this period of time recog-

nizes the global concern of preterm babies, their health, and how families can care for them.

Premature birth is a serious problem, as roughly about 15 million babies are born premature

annually. The entire pregnancy term for a newborn is important, as critical growth and develop-

ment occur at each stage to ensure a healthy child is born. So then, a baby entering the world

before the appropriate time in the womb can lead to both short and long term health issues, like

breathing and heart problems, and possibly even impaired cognitive skills.

To communicate the concern of prematurity and help spread awareness of complications as a

result of it, many people and organizations have teamed up and taken measures to make prema-

turity known to the public, sharing information about it across the nation. On the local level, the

CCHS FBLA chapter has done their

part in spreading awareness in their

school by handing out purple ribbons

to wear on the last day of November

as a close to the celebration of Prem-

ature Baby Awareness Month. As an

added measure, they will begin sell-

ing raffle tickets that one can win

various prizes in at their upcoming

Central Section Conference, where

the money will be donated to March

of Dimes, a nonprofit organization

dedicated to improving the health of

mothers and premature babies.

By Ben DeLeon Guest Writer

Remember to purchase your Yearbook before

prices go up!!! They are on sale now for $70

and prices will go up to $75 on December 17.

Stop by room 602 to buy it now.

Local News 3

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By Ms. Dao Guest Writer

Titan Band and Colorguard Last Competition

Many local area bands as well as those from the north of us took part in the 18th

Annual Stockdale High School Band Spectacular on Saturday, November 12,

2016. The event consisted of a junior high band review in the afternoon and a high

school field show competition in the evening. After many hours of practice early

mornings, late afternoons, and warm evening nights, the marching band and color-

guard's hard work has paid off.

Titan Band and Colorguard completed in the Class 3A division that consisted of

Foothill HS, Hanford West HS, West HS, Bakersfield HS, and South HS. Titan band

and colorguard performed the field show

titled "Idol" under the direction of Mr.

Alex Gonzales, Drum Major Matthew

Solito, percussion staff David Garo, auxi-

lary colorguard staff Brenda Booc and Joe

Aguilar. Chavez High earned 1st place

field show colorguard, 2nd place field

show percussion, and 1st place field show

band.

Titan Band and colorguard also recently

competed at the Tiger Classic Band Re-

view in Lemoore High School on November 5th. There they competed in the Class

3A division and took 1st place in Music and 2nd place overall band show.

Special thank you to all of the parents who support our bands and color-

guards. Congratulations to all band, colorguard, and supporters!

Source: www.djuhsd.org

Famous Ike Jackson Comes to CCHS

The CCHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble was treated to a famous 10-time World Champion music/

visual designer Ike Jackson on November 18-20, 2016. Mr. Jackson taught the members their entire

show over this three-day period where the kids had up to 13 hour days of focus and work. A total of

78 movement sets were learned; a complete 6+ minute show with general effect and visual design

included.

Jackson put the members through rigorous physical warmups that would make a standard PE stu-

dent cry! Kenneth Espiritu commented that "you have to put a lot of work in this show this sea-

son." The members also had the physical and mental excertion throught the entire three day pro-

cess. "I think that Ike Jackson really made us more aware of the ability we have to achieve high

levels of success, since 'the one thing that no one else has is all of you'" said Sarah McLaughlin and

Matthew Solito stated that "Ike Jackson

helped us realed that we can achieve

greatness if we only dedicated our hard

work and commitment into this pro-

gram. All Indoor Percussion groups start

at the same level, but what separates each

group is the desire within them to be

great."

Jackson complimented the group in

their musical knowledge, focus, and dedi-

cation. He compared them to other World

Class groups he works with. He also has his sites set on a few of our students to invite them to audi-

tion for his professional group that competes nationally in the professional world of Drum Corps

International (DCI) in the summer.

The Indoor Percussion season begins in February and they will be doing his show that he wrote

entitled "Soylent Green" sort of base on the sci-fi movie from the late 60's.

By Mr. G Guest Writer

Source: www.djuhsd.org

American Enterprise Day By Kristine Carrillo Editor

Ah, America. It's a pretty great place to live when you think about it: a land of the

free, a home to the brave, and a dream for millions. America has always been

viewed as a country of opportunity, a place where one's success in life isn't built

upon what kind of family they were born into, but is rather dependent on their work

ethic and willingness to put forth the effort with which to be able to improve their

economic and social status. It is this value of freedom that, as Americans, we hold

so dear, since we are able to choose our profession and live any way we wish to.

This idea of choice is extremely significant in our society, so much so that it has

encouraged our economic system to be a free enterprise system, and the apprecia-

tion of this practice has inspired the declaration of American Enterprise Day. Observed on November 15, American Enterprise Day is a day reserved especial-

ly for saluting and publicizing the American Free Enterprise System and teaching

others about it. This day is chiefly recognized by members of Future Business

Leaders-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL), the largest student business organization in

the world. Chapters celebrate this holiday through various activities and projects,

such as giving presentations about the advantages of owning a business, partnering

with local businesses to advertise about American Enterprise Day to the community,

and even teaching students about our economic system by participating in a Monop-

oly® Tournament, where rules customized by members represent various economic

systems. To celebrate American Enterprise Day at CCHS, members of FBLA con-

ducted a 'Dress for Success

Day', in which the chapter was

encouraged to dress in profes-

sional attire on Tuesday, No-

vember 15. Then, on Friday, the

benefits of the American Free

Enterprise System were present-

ed and explained to members by

FBLA officers. The meeting

ended as members tried their

hands at their own

game tournament, with the win-

ner earning a package of Sour

Punch Candy.

Delano Annual Christmas Parade By Paola Garcia Staff Writer

Every year, the Delano Chamber of Commerce holds an annual Christmas parade in

downtown Main Street. This year it will be held on December 6 from 6:00 pm to 8:00

pm. The parade features floats from a variety of organizations, including the Delano Po-

lice Department, Kern County Fire Department, and many of the schools in Delano. Com-

plete with performances from school bands and local dancing and martial arts clubs, this

parade is a perfect place to get your daily dose of holiday cheer. Several of the floats toss treats out into the

crowds and vendors walk around, selling cot-

ton candy, animal hats, and light-up toys. And

for the firm believers in Santa Clause, he will

be making a special appearance at City Hall,

where cookies and hot chocolate will be avail-

able. It is recommended that attendees bring

chairs and blankets to keep warm and comfort-

able. Be there extra early to guarantee your-

self a front seat at this exciting and joyous

event! Source: Delanochamberofcommerce.com

“Yeezus”

-Juan Reyes (Junior)

“My dad because he push-

es me to give my all in

everything I do”

-Gerardo Parra (Senior)

Who do you Idolize?

“My parents because I see

how successful they are”

-Elyssa Gonzalez (Junior)

Sports 4

GIRLS BASKETBALL DATE OPPONENT PLACE NOV. 19 SANGER SCRIMMAGE SANGER NOV. 29 DELANO HS DHS NOV. 30-DEC. 3 VISALIA TIP-OFF VISALIA DEC. 2-3 WASCO TOURNEY WASCO DEC. 5 GRANITE GRANITE DEC. 6 GOLDEN VALLEY CCHS DEC. 12 DELANO HS CCHS Dec. 16-17 ARVIN TOURNEY ARVIN Dec. 27-29 ARVIN TOURNEY ARVIN DEC. 27-29 SHAFTER HIGH TRNY SHAFTER JAN. 10 RFK CCHS JAN. 13 WASCO WASCO JAN. 17 TAFT CCHS JAN. 23 ARVIN CCHS JAN. 24 SHAFTER CCHS JAN. 27 BCHS CCHS JAN. 30 RFK RFK JAN. 31 WASCO CCHS FEB. 3 TAFT TAFT FEB. 10 ARVIN ARVIN FEB. 13 BCHS BCHS FEB. 14 SHAFTER SHAFTER FEB. 22 PLAYOFFS TBA FEB. 24 PLAYOFFS TBA MAR. 1 PLAYOFFS TBA MAR. 3-4 FINALS TBA

WRESTLING

DATE OPPONENT PLACE

DEC. 10 WOODLAKE INV. WOODLAKE HS

DEC. 14 DELANO HS CCHS

DEC. 17 CALIFORNIA CLASSIC REEDLEY HS JAN. 12 SSL MINI WASCO

JAN. 14 REDWOOD INV. REDWOOK HS

JAN. 19 WASCO WASCO JAN. 20-21 C.I.T. MORRO BAY

HS

JAN. 28 GW INV. GW HS JAN. 28 SOUTH HIGH INV. SOUTH HS

FEB. 2 RFK CCHS

FEB. 9 SSL MCFARLAND FEB. 19-20 VALLEY TBA

FEB. 27 MASTERS TBA

BOYS BASKETBALL DATE OPPONENT PLACE NOV. 29 GOLDEN VALLEY CCHS DEC. 1-3 LIBERTY TOURNEY LIBERTY DEC. 3 HANFORD WEST HANFORD WEST DEC. 5 GRANITE CCHS DEC. 8 DELANO HS CCHS DEC. 9-10 FOOTHILL TRNY FOOTHILL DEC. 9-10 MCFARLAND TRNY MCFARLAD DEC. 15-17 SHAFTER TRNY SHAFTER DEC. 26-28 SOUTH TRNY SOUTH JAN. 2 HANFORD WEST HANFORD WEST JAN. 9 DELANO HS DHS JAN. 10 RFK RFK JAN. 13 WASCO CCHS JAN. 17 TAFT TAFT JAN. 23 ARVIN ARVIN JAN. 24 SHAFTER SHAFTER JAN. 27 BCHS BCHS Jan. 30 RFK CCHS JAN. 31 WASCO WASCO FEB. 3 TAFT CCHS FEB. 6 CORCORAN CORCORAN FEB. 10 ARVIN CCHS FEB. 14 SHAFTER CCHS FEB. 15 BCHS CCHS FEB. 22 PLAYOFFS TBA FEB. 24 PLAYOFFS TBA MAR. 1 PLAYOFFS TBA MAR. 3-4 FINALS TBA

GIRLS SOCCER DATE OPPONENT PLACE NOV. 21 MCFARLAND CCHS

NOV. 28 DELANO DELANO NOV. 29 RFK CCHS

Nov. 30 GRANITE CCHS

DEC. 3 GARCES TOURNEY BAKERSFIELD DEC. 5 PORTERVILLE CCHS

DEC. 6 WASCO WASCO

DEC. 9-10 LIBERTY TOURNEY LIBERTY DEC. 13 TAFT CCHS

DEC. 16-17 GARCES TOURNEY BAKERSFIELD

JAN. 13 SHAFTER CCHS JAN. 17 BCHS CCHS

JAN. 20 RFK RFK

JAN. 23 ARVIN CCHS JAN. 24 WASCO CCHS

JAN. 27 TAFT TAFT

FEB. 3 ARVIN ARVIN FEB. 7 SHAFTER SHAFTER

FEB. 15 PLAYOFFS TBA

FEB. 17 PLAYOFFS TBA FEB. 21 PLAYOFFS TBA

FEB. 25 VALLEY TBA

BOYS SOCCER

DATE OPPONENT PLACE

Nov. 21 MCFARLAND MCFARLAND

NOV. 28 DELANO DELANO

NOV. 29 RFK RFK Nov. 30 GRANITE HILLS GRANITE

DEC. 3 GARCES TOURNEY CAL-STATE

DEC. 5 PORTERVILLE PORTERVILLE DEC. 6 WASCO CCHS

DEC. 9-10 LIBERTY TRNY LIBERTY

DEC. 13 TAFT TAFT DEC. 16-17 GARCES TOURNEY BAKERSFIELD

JAN. 13 SHAFTER SHAFTER

JAN. 17 BCHS BCHS JAN. 20 RFK CHAVEZ

JAN. 23 ARVIN ARVIN

JAN. 24 WASCO WASCO JAN. 27 TAFT CCHS

FEB. 3 ARVIN CCHS

FEB. 7 SHAFTER CCHS FEB. 8 BCHS CCHS

FEB. 14 PLAYOFFS TBA

FEB. 16 PLAYOFFS TBA FEB. 21 PLAYOFFS TBA

FEB. 25 VALLEY TBA

It is game time as this years Cesar E. Chavez Titan basketball team

prepare to conquer the valley. This season these hardworking and hyped

up individuals have one goal in mind and that is to win the valley champi-

onship. From September to the first game against Golden Valley each an

every player went through practice after practice fighting for that chance

to be a part of this dynasty in a making.

When I spoke with several players on the

varsity basketball team they all shared a

common interest saying "our expectation for

this year is to work together as a team and

achieve our goal by winning that elusive

valley championship and #Ballislife". On

November 29th, this shown on full display

as varsity took on Golden Valley in a fast

paced and defensive game with the Titans

ultimately winning in the end by score of 77

-47. As the game ended every player and coach joined together in the

team huddle shouting "family". After an array of tournaments and games

the Titans come home to take on the Granite Grizzlies Monday Dec 5.

This is guaranteed to be a high paced and intense game from beginning to

end. The following week after the Titans take on cross town rival Delano

HS which is high anticipated to bring the house down as no buckets will

be given on either side of the basket.

Although the matchup against Golden Valley was the first game of

many for the Titans expectations haven't been met ,yet these players are

hungry for more victories. Many like all of us see potential for something

great, but who knows. Potential can be seen from all the players from

number 2 to 32. The future is bright as we continue day by day watching

the process lead towards that final championship game.

2016 Winter Sports Schedules

Titan basketball By Allan Isidro Staff Writer

Delanonow.com

First Female Golfer Honored

“Football because it’s in-

teresting and a lot can hap-

pen”

-Alex Magana (Junior)

“Soccer, because it’s fun”

-Reyna Allen (Senior)

By Mr. Hernandez Guest Writer

On Tuesday, October 18th, the CCHS

girls golf team competed in the South

Sequioa League golf finals at Buena

Vista Golf course. Sophomore sensation

Daisy Campos made history by being the

first female golfer in the history of Cesar

E. Chavez High Golf to earn All-League

honors.

She finished 9th overall in the final

league individual standings with a 123

average. Congratulations Daisy on a historic season.

What’s your favorite sport?

“Baseball, because it

seems like something I

could do”

-Shivraj Gill

Opinion 7

By Byron Queja Staff Writer

Dying Christmas Traditions By Christian Becerra

Staff Writer

Christmas is arguably the best holiday of the year. There are so many parts including family, gifts, food,

and that jolly feeling you don't get from any other holiday. One negative aspect of Christmas, is that it seems

to get less and less festive each year. What I mean by this is that there are many classic Christmas traditions

that are dying. These traditions may include gifting greeting cards, Christmas Carols, and going to Christmas

Day mass. A 2014 poll by the Salvation Army found that sixty-eight percent of people would rather go shop-

ping than celebrate Christmas in a more traditional way. So does that mean shopping is responsible for dying

Christmas traditions? Maybe not completely but it definitely plays a big part. After all, it's hard to not go

shopping for gifts during Christmas time, especially because that's the time of the year when just about every-

thing is on sale. Honestly, I wouldn't mind shopping with my family during Christmas time rather than cele-

brating Christmas in a traditional way. Isn't Christmas supposed to be the time where you spend time with

your family? Does the way you celebrate Christmas really matter if you're spending it with family? Is there

really a wrong way to celebrate Christmas? I don't think so. People have the right to celebrate this holiday

however they want. They should be able to do whatever makes them happy. Maybe dying Christ-

mas traditions aren't that bad. They allow for new, better traditions to arise. Maybe in the future, people will

say that we're no longer doing the new traditions we currently do.

Christmas Trees Real Vs Fake By Allan Isidro Staff Writer

Christmas Trees, the pinnacle of Christmas Eve and Day, from lights

that brighten up your day and night, to ornaments that have been

passed down for generations. These trees we build or contain in our beloved

homes are cherished forever and ever. The question is. Real or fake?

Artificial trees are the most common trees used during the holidays because

of their efficiency, affordability, and reusability. Fake trees are also easily the

best for decorations, ornaments, and conventual lighting. These type of trees

come at a cost to the environment due to the immense release of toxic chemi-

cals such as PVC. Artificial trees in the end ultimately are used very often, but

become after thoughts when newer models reproduce.

On the other hand, who can't beat that fresh Christmas smell. Real trees are

home grown in local planta-

tions across all 50 states.

These authentic trees bring

joy to farmers and conser-

vation

groups bringing positive

change to the environment.

Some also consider real

trees to be more tradition-

al, as every tree has its own

story. Cutting or growing

real trees takes time but

brings satisfaction. Fresh trees also have harmful chemicals too, but most

importantly these trees of nature were once homes of small and cute crea-

tures.

In my opinion, a tree is just a tree whether you buy a fake or get a real one it

may ultimately be unnoticeable . Christmas trees in the end bring joy to the

world as heaven and nature sing.

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The Path to Power By Enrique Jimenez Staff Writer

With the new Power Rangers gritty reboot on the horizon, it feels like

ample time to look back at the history of this iconic 90's franchise, and what

lead up to the creation of the reboot. Power Rangers started as a Japanese television series, known

as Super Sentai, way back in 1975! The original Sentai series of Himitsu Sen-

tai Goranger involved a color coded team of costumed, super hero teenagers

using martial arts and giant robots to fight against evil aliens

and Kaiju (Japanese Giant Monsters). This idea would prove so popular in

Japan, that it would spawn dozens of sequel series over the next two decades,

each about a new team of colorful super teens. Eventually, Sentai popularity would reach its peak in 1992, with the

release of Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Zyuranger revolved around a team of

Dino-Humans that were reawakened to fight the evil witch Bandora. This

series became a smash hit and was so popular that it eventually saw an

American adaptation, under the name of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The American adaptation ended up becoming much bigger than antici-

pated, becoming an international hit. Mighty Morphing Power Rangers

loosely followed the Japanese Zyuranger, revolving around a team of mod-

ern teenagers (with attitude) fighting the evil witch Ri-

ta Repulsa. The series took place in Angel Grove, Califor-

nia, instead of the Japanese countryside. Each member of

the team member had their own Zord, a Giant Robot Ani-

mal, that fit with their outfit. The original team consisted of

The Black Mastodon, Yellow Saber Tooth Tiger,

Pink Pterodactyl, Blue Triceratops and led by the Red Ty-

rannosaurus. The American show became an international

success and soon the whole world was taken by the martial

arts of Zach, Trini, Jason, Kimberly and Billy. Halfway through the show, they introduced Tommy Oliver,

as the evil Green Ranger, commanding the Green Dragon Zord. Tommy soon became the most popular

Ranger, and returned as a good character, taking the mantle of the White Ranger, and taking control of the

White Tiger Zord. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers would eventually see a cinematic release in the

form of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995). This venture into the cinematic universe would pave the way

for future Power Ranger movies. Although there would be many

spin-off series with entirely new casts, Tommy's popularity re-

mained and he would return multiple times throuought the next

20 seasons. He eventually tried to get a Green Ranger movie in

the works, and through his campaigning brought the idea of Pow-

er Rangers back into the movie industry's sights. Now in this

massive rise in Nostalgia Culture, it seems perfect time to revisit

this classic 90's icon.

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Is Santa Claus Real? By Paola Garcia Staff Writer

Santa Claus isn't real right? Is it true that he is just some myth? While most

people spend their entire adult life believing he is just a story, there are eye wit-

ness accounts of people who claim to have seen a real-life Santa. Here are some

of the most convincing sightings that will have you questioning whether your

parents were telling you the truth as a kid. Sarah, who reportedly saw him in

1975, said, "It was the beautiful golden

glow around the man in the big red suit that

told me it couldn’t possibly be my fa-

ther." She went on to say that, "Seeing

Santa changed my outlook forever." This

encounter makes Santa seem like a magical

man that only a few have the privilege of

seeing with their own eyes. However, an anonymous person de-

scribed Santa Claus as not "[looking] jolly

or kind or happy," but instead "kind of eerie." Another person depicted his suit as

being "more distinct than the red of a drop of blood." These descriptions are of

the creepier side, told by people who believe Santa is not the same as the charac-

ter in their childhood holiday legends. So whether or not you ever believed in Santa Claus or a different version of

him, it is up to you now to choose. Is it possible for a real-life Santa to travel the

world and leave presents for every child? Do you think he is real, or just made

up? (Source: bostonglobe.com)

Source: www.patheos.com

Best Christmas Movie Familiar quotes such as, "He looks like a deranged Easter Bunny," and, "No, you'll shoot your eye out," came from Bob Clark's 1983 holiday

classic, A Christmas Story. If you don't already know, this movie is about a kid named Ralphie Parker who wishes for his ideal Christmas gift, a

"Red Ryder air rifle." This is based on the amusing stories of author Jean Shepherd. A Christmas Story seems to be one of the most popular holiday movies of all time, ranked above It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Frank

Capra, and Miracle On 34th Street, directed by George Seaton. Surprisingly, this film took in around $2 million the first weekend it was opened,

gaining double that Thanksgiving weekend which was a pretty good earning at the time. Eventually, A Christmas Story gathered about $19 mil-

lion at the box office. Around the same time of the film, home video and cable television were just beginning to rise in popularity

so A Christmas Story slipped into the mainstream through videotape and cable broadcasts. The cable network, TNT, first broadcasted its 12

showing 24-hour marathon run-time as an inhibit in 1988, but was later on turned into a tradition. The yearly marathon (that is now aired on TBS) begins every Christmas Eve and allures more than 40 million people that tune in to

watch.

By Madison Mendoza

Staff Writer

Opinion 8

By Byron Queja Staff Writer

By Enrique Jimenez Staff Writer

By Madison Mendoza

Staff Writer Its an American Classic- thick, juicy, and oh so delectable. You guessed it- it's the hamburger. Created to quickly satisfy the cravings of hungry customers, the hamburger has become a

staple in our ever ravenous diet here in the U.S., made famous by various fast-food franchises like Burger King and McDonalds. While the ingredients used are consistently the same and

leave little room for astonishment or surprise (unless you're serving mystery meat), the popular patty we all know and love is being thrown out, and a new substance is occupying vacant

burgers all over the nation in place of good old ground beef.

Veggie burger- the name alone leaves many meat lovers and hamburger fans in a state of horror. A healthier alternative to regular burgers, it's a

sandwich that substitutes vegetables or vegetable protein for a meat patty. Some veggie patties are made up of potatoes or corn, but most are com-

monly seen in the form of soy or tofu. While veggie burgers have never really seemed appealing to those who would much rather prefer a thick

piece of seasoned meat, a new type of veggie burger has emerged, and this item is being embraced by both vegetarians and carnivores alike. Im-

possible Foods, a company consisting of a group of scientists who recreate popular foods to be healthier and more planet-friendly, have recently

designed a burger that looks like meat, smells like meat, and even sizzles and browns like meat when it is grilled. The catch? There isn't a bit of

ground beef in it. This 'new veggie burger' is entirely plant based, made up of all natural ingredients like wheat, coconut oil, and potatoes. Con-

structed with 0% cow, how then does this veggie burger simulate real meat so much, event to the point where it 'bleeds' red beat juice when raw?

The secret is an iron-containing compound of the porphyrin class called heme. This compound mimics the wonderful qualities of meat, such as

oozing fat when it begins to cooks, altering the image of the veggie burger from an atrocity to every meat-lover's dream.

We have now come to a crossroad in our burger loving affairs: out of the two, which do we accept and devour? Should meat-lovers embrace this scientific breakthrough as their new,

official meat-free addiction, or should they reject it for the old faithful hamburger, made with 100% beef? If you think about it, both are great choices, and neither one is really 'better' than

the other. You could either eat a scrumptious, meaty hamburger knowing exactly where that source of protein came from, though the animal might have been treated with growth hormones

and antibiotics, or you could enjoy a healthy veggie burger whose patty simulates the taste and texture of actual meat despite being made entirely of plants, a fact that can be a little freaky to

dwell on. So whatever you choose to eat, whether it be a regular old meat-burger or a healthful science experiment, be sure to enjoy it (that is, without thinking too much about how it's

made).

The New Veggie Burger By Kristine Carillo Editor

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The Power of Persuasion By Paola Garcia Staff Writer

Are you looking for a way to convince your parents into getting you what you want for

the holidays? Well, you are in the right place. The power of persuasion may be greater than

you think. With just a few simple tricks, you can manipulate anyone into doing whatever

you want. Here are some of the most effective forms of cajoling, which are not limited to

the most wonderful time of the year.

One of the most common tricks revolves around the idea of

"less is more." Make a long list of everything you want, even if it

is five pages long. Then, single out the things you really, truly

want, and they will see how much those items mean to you. By

making your wish list seem shorter, they are more likely to give

you the presents you have wanted the most since the beginning.

Be the nicest person in the world. Do your chores and good

deeds without anyone asking you to. By acting like an absolute

angel, your family will see that you deserve whatever presents you want. They will want to

reward you for your efforts.

And lastly, tell them what you want early on. By putting the thought in their mind months

before, they will likely save up money or pay close attention to whether you deserve it or

not. You can also have a sit-down with them and discuss why you should get it, and include

any achievements or good deeds you have done recently.

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By Madison Mendoza Staff Writer

As of today, decorations of lights surround many houses in the cold night, amazing

suppers are served at the dinner table, and heart-warming gifts are sitting under the tree

you made many memories with; this day adding another. Christmas Day has become an

increasingly commercialized holiday, along with families spending big for gifts and

food.

Christmas really rules over the months of November and December in words of civili-

zation. Black Friday has now become Black Friday Week, which occurs to include that

further holiday in mind; Thanksgiving. Hundreds of hours of television time is devoted to

broadcasting Christmas movies and many Christmas specials. Clearly, Christianity is one

of the most popular religion in the United States, but people must seem unsettled by the

aberration of the media when it arrives to this time of the year. Lots of people may say

that Christmas is a display of the astounding powerful point that Christianity takes up in

current American culture.

Whatever you conclude at this time of the year, enjoy a favorable time doing it or cele-

brating it with your loved ones.               

Modern Christmas

Editor’s Message With the all the chaos and confusion of our modern world, it can be difficult to find any

hope amongst all the madness. As the break approaches and you struggle to make that last

push for finals week, it can be difficult to get into the “Christmas Spirit”. With Black Friday

and a looming consumerist culture, many forget the reason for the season. Enjoy your break

and spend the holiday season with your family. For many of my fellow seniors, this will be

your last Christmas in high school, so make it count! Decorate your homes and exchange

gifts, not out of necessity, but out of a cheerful heart. Some family members may not be the

easiest to get along with, but for the sake of the season, put your differences aside and at least

try to enjoy each other’s company.

Once again, to my fellow seniors, try not to stress out about your future. Take the appro-

priate steps to be successful yes, but don't be that person that’s always worrying about your

future, especially the parts you can’t control! If you’ve already applied to colleges, don’t

stress about whether or not you’ll get accepted. Once you’ve submitted, there’s nothing more

you can do.

Life is to short to spend it worrying about everything. A verse in the Bible says, “Take no

thought of tomorrow, for sufficient is the day the evil therein”. In other words, you have

enough problems in the present to worry about the problems of tomorrow. You’re only hu-

man, you can’t perfectly plan out your life. It’s good to have an idea of what you want, but

don't stress yourself too much over the details and fine points. Those things will work them-

selves out.

My advice to everyone is

rather simplistic: make your

break a break. Spend time with

your family and have loads of

fun. Make memories that will

last a life time that you will nev-

er forget. Take some time off

this year and enjoy it. Merry

Christmas to all and to all a good

night!

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Different Versions of Santa Claus By Sarah Veloya Staff Writer

Santa Claus is a world-wide symbol for Christmas. He originated from the

Dutch version called Sint Niklaas or Sinterklaas. But Santa has many different names

and takes many different forms in the different cultures around the world. (He even

wears different colors!)

The Russian version of Santa is Grandfather Frost. He

was known to be accompanied with his granddaughter, Snegur-

cha and makes his journey using a troika of white horses. They

are responsible for providing a New Year’s party to children and

they bring gifts. Joulupukki is a name that originated from Fin-

land and means “Yule Buck.” The Joulupukki of Finland is a

representation of the American Santa Claus. In Italy, children put

out a pair of shoes on Christmas Eve and wait for them to be

filled by Babbo Natale (Father Christmas). Santa Claus is known

as Kerstman in the Netherlands. Pere Noel is what Santa is called

in France. In Germany, Santa is called Christindl (the Christ

Child).

Santa Claus has been referred to Kris Kringle or St.

Nicholas, but he has many different names world-wide. This

shows the different ways people celebrate Christmas in their

different cultures.

Source: lone-star.net

Reminder:

School resumes January 9, 2017.

Good Luck on finals, Have a Merry

Christmas and Happy New Year!

Entertainment 5

By Kristine Carrillo Editor

The Walking Dead S7E1

Red Dead Redemption 2

#NoDAPL

By Christian Becerra Staff Writer

Red Dead Redemption 2, announced on October 18th, will be the successor to the popular Wild West game, Red Dead Redemption. The

game will be developed by Rockstar, which has also created the popular series, Grand Theft Auto. Red Dead Redemption is similar to

Grand Theft Auto in that you can steal horses and shoot people, but is different in that there is a reputation and bounty system. With eve-

ry innocent person you kill, the perception of your character is negatively affected. The game however, isn't just about shooting random

people, there are random events in the game, such as somebody being held up on the side of the road, where you are given option to help

the victim or simply walk away. Now to talk about the new game. The trailer doesn't mention anything about the story or the gameplay,

but it does show the amazing graphics of the game. The sun, the dense forests, the mountains, and the horses all look amazing. The main

focus of the trailer seemed to be about the wildlife and the beautiful scenery. The only time any people came out was towards the end of

the video, when there was a group of people riding about horseback. One thing that's probably certain about this game, is that there will most

likely be multiplayer for this game seeing as multiplayer for Grand Theft Auto was a huge success. Red Dead Redemption 2 will release next fall on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

By Christina Cabading  Staff Writer 

This hashtag may seem familiar to you as it has been used by millions all over social media. However,

this hashtag does not signify the newest dance craze or a national holiday. This hashtag means North Da-

kota Access Pipeline. Now, it also may seem unusual as to why millions would be positing under this

hashtag all for a pipeline. Here are some popular questions answers you should know about this infamous

pipeline:

What is it?

The North Dakota Access Pipeline is a pipeline that will connect the rapidly expanding Bakken and

Three Forks production areas in North Dakota to Patoka, Illinois. It is a pipeline that will enable oil to be

reach numerous refineries. However, this "crucial" pipeline is being built near the Standing Rock Sioux’s

reservation near Cannon Ball, North Dakota.

Why is this important?

Although the North Dakota Access Pipeline seems very beneficial and convenient to many businesses,

that is not the case for the Standing Rock Sioux's tribe. It, in fact, violates the past treaty the tribe has with

the U.S. government and disturbs certain sites that the tribe holds extremely sacred. Most importantly, the

pipeline, which is planned to be built under the riverbed near the reservation of the tribe, threatens the

tribe's source of clean water. These are all reasons why residents of Standing Rock have been peacefully

protesting the construction of this pipeline. It wasn't until recently that this protest has become physically

violent. There are actual private security forces with dogs, pepper spray, and guns forcefully arresting the

concerned protesters on their land. If this is what it takes to have transporting oil to become more conven-

ient, is it worth it? As the New York Times editorial board

stated, "Is it worth the degradation of the environment, the

danger to the water, the insult to the heritage of the

Sioux?"

How can we help?

You can start helping by spreading awareness of this

saddening event by posting important information about the

pipeline using the hashtag #NoDAPL. If you want to go the

extra mile, you can donate to the cause on this website, http://

standingrock.org/news/standing-rock-sioux-tribe--dakota-access-pipeline-donation-fund/ or here, https://

fundrazr.com/d19fAf .

Oil Change International

By Arlie Carrillo Staff Writer

#SpoilerAlert:

The first episode of the so waited season of The Walking Dead finally came

out on October 24 and left us all with our mouths open whether we knew what

was going to happen or not. In the last episode of season 6, we saw our beloved

characters kneeling in front of Negan and his bat Lucille. They were being

accused of killing some members of "The Saviors", which is the name by

which Negan's people identify themselves. The episode ended in a very sus-

penseful cliffhanger when Negan decided to kill one member of Rick's crew

with Lucille. Time passed, the season came out and in this first episode we

finally found out who that one person (or rather two) was: Abraham (and

Glenn). The first death was anticipated because Negan said that he was going

to kill someone and it was some

kind of relief to know it was

him and not Michonne or Carl

or Daryl, or pregnant Maggie

for the matter; however, Glenn's

death was brutal to our feelings

and basically caused by Daryl

Dixon and his big heart. Our

cross-bowed hero stood up in an

attempt to defend Rosita when

Negan wanted to force her to

look at the bloody mess of Abraham's body and made everything worse. Negan

exploded with rage and hit Glenn in the head with Lucille, killing him. This

was a major turn-up in the series since Glenn was one of the most loved charac-

ters, and it definitely marked the heart of the fans and their creativity, because

admit it, the memes were awesome. Other things happened in the episode, all

of them involving Negan playing with Rick's mind to force him into submis-

sion and be able to have what he wanted: more people producing for him. Ne-

gan pulled Rick into the RV they were traveling in, pushed him into a small

horde of walkers, and at some point convinced him to cut Carl's arm with his

own ax. Of course, Negan ended up stopping Rick and said that everything he

wanted was a look of respect towards him.

Trusted Reviews

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

By Arlie Carrillo Staff Writer

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a British film directed by David

Yates and written by J. K. Rowling, inspired by her book of the same name. It

stars Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Colin

Farrell, Carmen Ejogo, Samantha Morton, Ezra Miller, Ron Perlman, and Jon

Voight:

There are growing dangers in the wizarding world of 1926 New York. Some-

thing mysterious is leaving a path of destruction in the streets, threatening to

expose the wizarding community

to the Second Salemers, a fanati-

cal faction of No-

Majs (American English

for Muggles). The powerful,

dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald,

after wreaking havoc in Europe,

has slipped away, and is now

nowhere to be found. Unaware

of the rising tensions, Newt Sca-

mander arrives in the city near-

ing the end of a global excursion

to research and rescue magical

creatures. But potential disaster strikes when unsuspecting No-Maj Jacob Kow-

alski inadvertently lets some of Newt's beasts loose in a city already on edge - a

serious breach of the Statute of Secrecy that former Auror Tina Goldstein jumps

on, seeing her chance to regain her post. This series of events could spell trou-

ble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

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How Does First Semester Feel?

"It feels pretty great to be

ending my first semester of

high school; its going good"

-Kaitlin Rodriguez

(Freshman)

"At first, high school

was boring, but now

it's fun"

-Luis Rodriguez

(Freshman)

The Necessity of DAPL Recently, there has been much controversy over the North Dakota Access Pipeline. Many say it poses a

threat to the environment and violates the land rights. They argue that it’s for “convenience” and just a an-

other scam by big oil companies. What the opposition

does not realize is the real need for the pipeline.

Bakken oil, which will be pumped down the line, is

considered to be more flammable, and is therefore

unsafe to be sent through freight. Several incidents

and fires have already occurred for these reasons. The

proponents of the pipeline recognize that it is more

convenient yes, but it is also a much needed safety

measure. The oil was considered a matter of public

safety which is why the company chose to build a

pipeline for safer transportation.

As for the land rights of the Native Americans, it

is unfortunate that the pipeline passes through their

reservation, but it is a necessary evil. The environ-

mental hazards posed by the pipeline are exaggerated. Its opponents, such as Jill Stein, are merely pander-

ing to the far left in an attempt to gain their support. Opposition to it is merely a petty political maneuver

and nothing else. It only shows the leftist bias in our media.

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- The Grapevine -

The Grapevine is a student publication distributed several times a year by the Journalism staff of Cesar E. Chavez High School. The Grapevine is an open forum for students and staff. The Grapevine encourages guest writes and authentic signed letters to the editor. The staff takes sole responsibility for the opinions herein expressed by the student body and acknowledges that these opinions are not reflective of CCHS or DJUHSD.

Editor-in-Chief Editors Nicolas Chaney Rubi De Lira

Kristine Carrillo

Staff Writers

Paola Garcia Enrique Jimenez Jaskarn Batth

Madison Mendoza Allan Isidro Christina Cabading

Arlie Carrillo Sarah Veloya Christian Becerra

Table Manners at Thanksgiving Dinner

At a young age, we are taught to not say it if it's not nice. This same advice holds true at Thanksgiv-

ing. A majority would agree that the food is the only thing worth going to a Thanksgiving gathering for

because with a great dinner come some memorable relatives. Maybe they are the family members that live

out of town or the ones that only show up once a year, but, whoever it is, they never fail to mention how

much weight you have gained or how you are no longer the cute little

kid you once were. There are those aunts that enjoy butting in to your

social life or making an observation on your grades in school. In this

case, you use all of your will power to hold back a clever remark that

would surely embarrass that relative for even commenting on your

life because this is a family event after all. The only thing that should

be roasted is the turkey.

Before you even think about commenting on said relative's unsuc-

cessful love life or mentioning that their dish was your least favor-

ite remember that there is some chicken pot pie that is calling your

name. Use your mouth for chewing food instead of talking back to

your aunt who pinches your cheek a little too hard or to your uncle

who gets drunk by lunchtime. Just a friendly reminder that they say

those things out of love.....at least we'd like to believe they do, right?

By Sarah Veloya Staff Writer

To Make You Laugh During this potentially stressful time of year, it can be difficult enjoy the

little things in life, so here are some memes to brighten up your day:

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Alternative Holiday Celebrations With all the hustle and bustle around for Christmas, we sometimes forget about some lesser known

holidays that aren’t so mainstream. Here’s a list of some other holidays that people celebrate this time of

year.

December 8– Bodhi Day. In Buddhism, the day the Buddha was said have experienced enlightenment.

December 21-25– Pancha Ganapati. In Hinduism, a festival honoring Lord Ganesha, celebrated by

American Hindus.

Late November-Late December– Hanukkah. In Judaism, an eight day holiday, remembering the re-

dedication of the Holy Temple.

December 26-January 1– Kwanzaa. A Pan-African festival celebrated in the United States.

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What Do You Want To Do After High School?

"I want to study As-

tronomy after High

School"

-Nathan (Sophomore)

“I plan to attend

college”

-Daniela Garcia

What’s your favorite Holiday? “Thanksgiving because

my birthday is also in

November”

-Cynthia Trujillo

“New years, be-

cause it’s three days

before my birthday”

-Isaac Magana

Local Entertainment

For the first time ever, Cesar E. Chavez will be hosting a jazz band

recital. The recital will consist of the performances by the Delano High

School jazz band, the Cesar E. Chavez jazz band, and the Robert F. Kennedy

jazz band. Throughout the first semester of this year, these high schools jazz

bands have been working hard, trying to perfect their musical stylings. And

now, they will be given an opportunity to finally showcase their music. The

recital will be on December 16, 2016 from about 6 pm to 9 pm.

We encourage the public to come and watch the show. Entry is free. Come

have a fun time and watch quality performances by these talented teens!

Jazz Band By Christina Cabading Staff Writer

Titan Holiday Titan holiday is the time of year,

where students take part in an annual

event to help families in need through

the holidays. The event takes place at

Heritage park, where an appearance

by Santa Clause surprises children and

a city bus takes families through town

for a light show. All kids are welcome

to join is activities planned by the

Cesar E. Chavez Associated Student

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By Nicolas Chaney Editor-in-Chief