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Volume LXXXVIII Issue 8-May 16, 2014
Check Out Our Viking Tattoo Showcase On Page 12 San Diegan Mebrahtom Ke- fezighi blew everyone away and won the Boston Mara- thon on April 21. An American has not won the Boston Marathon since 1983. Kefezighi, a three-time Olympian, has deep San Di- ego roots. Kefezighi, a regu- lar San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon participant, with two past wins and third in last years race. Kefezighi graduated from San Diego High School and lives in Mission Hills with his wife and three daughters. According to KPBS, It was Kefezighis soul, as much as his soles, which lifed him to the stunning triumph in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 37 sec- onds. Te win demonstrated his will to persevere. He wore names of the 2013 Boston bombing victims while he ran the race only a few days before his 39th birthday. San Diego STRONG San Diego City Council President Todd Gloria has made a proposal that would eventually increase San Di- egos minimum wage by thirty percent, according to the San Diego Union Tribune. In San Diego, the current minimum wage is $8 per hour, and the unemployment rate is 6.9%. If San Diego votes to raise the minimum wage, it would join cities such as Santa Fe, New Mexico, and San Francisco, which set their lowest-possible hourly rate well above the requirement. Public opponents of the measure, such as Mayor Kevin Faulconer and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Com- merce, claim that a higher wage makes it more expensive for businesses to hire workers. At this point in time, Cali- fornias minimum wage will rise to $9 per hour in July of He stated to KPBS, At the end, I just kept thinking, Bos- ton Strong, Boston Strong. I was thinking give everything you have. If you get beat, thats it. Ive met him at a cross country race before. He is the sweetest guy, said Olym- pian High School track coach Ashley Abshier. To have Meb win, and hes a San Diegan, is almost perfect. He [Kefezighi] understood what it meant to America, and to Boston, for an American to fnally win again, Mayor Faulconer stated on Twitter, I think it was fantastic to see Meb [Kefezighi] do as great as he did to win, especially this year. Te entire country came together. A great day for us, Boston and a great day for San Diego. Junior Kevin Dickson, mem- ber of the La Jolla High track team, felt that this win ...mo- tivates me to work harder and strive and meet my goals. By Creekstar Allan Staf Writer this year and $10 per hour by January 1, 2016. Te plan Gloria wishes to institute would further in- crease the fgure by thirty one percent to $13.09 in July 2017, which would continue to ad- just with the fuctuating infa- tion rate. Tis measure would also provide employees with the ability to receive fve paid sick days per year. Te measure is expected to be on the November bal- lot, which will give San Di- ego time to consider whether or not raising the minimum wage would be benefcial to the economy. Te positive impacts of this change could lead to a higher standard of living, worker equality, and more govern- ment revenue. Most major op- position to the bill stems from worry about the efects the pay raise will have on small businesses. Come November, the impacts will be evident. SPIRIT UPDATE By Jake Foerster Staf Writer Opinions: A&E: Stu-Fo: Sports: Features: Best of La Jolla Yesterday, Allen Cao and Danielle Collins were named the Class of 2014s valedicto- rians for having the highest cumulative GPA from 10th- 12th grade. While ties certainly are rare when naming the valedicto- rians for a graduating class, they are not unheard of. Priyanka Nanayakkara was named 2014s salutatorian, as she is the student with the sec- ond highest GPA. I feel rather accomplished, Allen Cao told the Hi-Tide. I did work pretty hard dur- ing high school. I always thought it was a possibility afer I took AP Chinese out- side of school, that was par- tially why, and I had a slightly higher GPA due to that, but I wasnt particularly aiming for it. I was just trying to get good grades, as I went through, and it just happened. Cao fnds his shared title strange, but he knows it is not so unusual, as his sister shared her valedictorian title with two other students. Cao will be attending UC Berkeley in the fall with a ma- jor in computer science. He says he may also pursue the Berkeley badminton team, as he is badminton team captain here at La Jolla High. Being valedictorian is just a refection of my hard work throughout high school. For the future I will have to keep up my academic performance to attend graduate school, Danielle Collins said. Like Cao, Collins will be at- tending UC Berkeley. She says she may join Berkeleys soccer team Priyanka Nanayakkara sees her title as an honor. It adds to the celebrations at the end of senior year, she says. Its a huge honor, and Im really grateful. Nanayakkara will be attend- ing UCLA. Local man wins Boston marathon in historic victory By Ben Allen News Editor Letter from the Editors Best Senior Memories Recruited Athletes A Delirious Diet Ballot measure stands to increase San Diego minimum wage by 30% Reaching NEW HEIGHTS Hi Vikes! Te year is heading to a close, but we still have some events coming up to look for- ward to! ASB elections for class ofcers and executive ofcers are on May 23. Te Film Fest is June 5 in Parker Auditorium. We have 12+ awesome submissions to our Film Fest, sponsored by Go Pro! Te senior activities com- ing up include: Prom (May 30), Grad Night at Disneyland (June 7), Senior Breakfast at the Hilton Torrey Pines (June 11) and Graduation (June 12). Looking forward to a great end of the year. Go Vikes! Sydney Moses ASB President TOP OF THE CLASS Valedictorians Allen Cao and Danielle Collins (lef and right) and Salutatorian Priyanka Nanayakkara (center) 2 OPINIONS HI-TIDE Hi-Tide The La Jolla High School Te Hi-Tide, an open forum, is the of- cial student newspaper of La Jolla High School. Unless otherwise noted, opin- ions being voiced in the Hi-Tide belong to the individual author. Te Hi-Tide welcomes letters and opinions from students and staf members. If you have a letter to the editor, please drop it of in Room 501, or give it to any Hi-Tide editor. You may also email submissions to LJHiTide@yahoo.com. Submissions should be typed and cannot be anony- mous. Te Hi-Tide reserves the right to refuse any material. Advertisements are measured per column inch. To ad- vertise with the Hi-Tide or to purchase a subscription, please email us or call (858) 454-3081, extension 4501. Is- sues are distributed every four weeks. 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Editors-in-Chief Jordan Bowman Zoe Hildebrand Isabel Melvin News Editors Jeanine Erikat Nessie Navarro Opinions Editors Sara Espinosa Kaitlin Wheeler Features Editors Camille Furby Lilly Grossman Student Focus Editor Lily Kennedy Sports Editor Stephanie Buchbinder A&E Editor Sarah Rainsdon Business Manager Misha Kabbage Media Editors Shane Lynch Ryan Robson Advisor Jim Essex Associate Advisor Rachelle Friberg Staf Writers Creekstar Allan Lana Bass Liliana Becerril Nicolette Bodine Rachel Carroll Jeanine Erikat Sara Espinosa Jake Foerster Camille Furby Ana Gimber Grifon Hooper Misha Kabbage Zen Kelly Lilian Kennedy Jilian Kopp Maya Lakshman Ilana Larry Shane Lynch Skip McCullough Georgie Morris Carly Neville Marissa Petch Sarah Rainsdon Haley Richards Tony Rivas Lauren Robbins Lauren Roberts Tristan Saeed Janet Shackleton AJ Talman Emily Veliz Kaitlin Wheeler Brooks Whitney Lindsey Young May 16, 2014 Babes of WRATH Political Cartoon by Kaitlin Wheeler Letter from Letter from the Advisor Dear LJHS Students, Tis Cub Issue will be the end of the Babes of Wrath column, and, while I am sad to see it go, I am very grateful and proud to have had so much support from all the students here at La Jolla High. I wasnt sure how this col- umn would be received, but there has been so much posi- tive feedback from students and teachers alike that I would just like to thank you all. Even though Babes tended to focus on hot-button topics, feminism is not just being un- happy about the well-covered news stories. Its true that the more sensa- tionalized stories tend to gar- ner the greatest recognition, but modern-day feminism is and must bemore than just what we are fed by our televi- sions. Instead, it must focus on what happens in everyday life; the small things that bother us, but we dont know how to fx. Ive said this a million times, and will (most likely) say this millions times more: femi- nism is for everyone, not just women. Feminism is only an attempt to make the two gen- ders di pay, equal rights, etc. Men who consider themselves feminists are not weak, they are strong enough to admit the shortcomings of this patriar- chal society. We all need to stop perpetu- ating feminine stereotypes: stop slut-shaming (shaming a woman because of her active sexuality or lack thereof), stop violence towards women, stop street harassment and harass- ment in general. If everyone can recognize instances in their daily life in which this occurs, the world will end up being a better place. Tere is nothing more insidious than the subtle ways in which misogynistic state- ments are made, especially when it comes from someone you know and trust. Eliminate these statements, or at least make a brave attempt; it will made a world of diference in the long run. We are fortunate enough to live in a day and age where we have the freedom to express ourselves, and we need to take advantage of this fact. Be pro- vocative, proactive, and inclu- sive. Tat means all races, all genders, and all sexualities get a say in politics, feminism, and any issue that needs to be fxed in our society. Feminism is for everyone, no matter where they come from. If women want to fnd equality in our society through feminism, then why would they not have equality in place amongst themselves and any- one else that decides to join their cause? Fighting and cre- ating rifs amongst ourselves will get us nowhere but farther from our goal. All of the female editors this year have been outspoken and varied in their beliefs and we have collectively written arti- cles addressing many diferent aspects of modern feminism from exclusive clothing brands to misogynistic song lyricsthat we have taken of- fence at. Even though we are trying to get our message across to everyone who reads the paper, feminism is not just about sen- sationalizing what we are an- gry about. Te main purpose of Babes of Wrath was not to rant, but to try to incur interest in the politics surrounding the uterus, how all legislation is not always passed by balding white men, and the diference and disparity that still exists between the sexes. I hope that this year of the Babes of Wrath column has opened some eyes and made some people uncomfortable, because the real world is not all Wind n Sea and endless Don Carlos runs. We all need to stand up for what we believe in, no mat- ter how clich that statement is. If this column has helped you realize that you should stand up for equality of the genders, Im glad. I only ever wanted to help the students at LJHS foster their own personal opinions and feel like they are in a comfortable enough envi- ronment to voice them aloud (or in print). And, if you fnd yourself struck by inspiration, or an overwhelming urge to rant, youre more than invited to send an article in to the Hi- Tide email (ljhitide@yahoo. com) and share your views with us. Whether it be a femi- nist rant, or one about current school issues, all is welcome. Hannah Orr Outgoing Opinions Editor Tis is the last issue of the 2013-2014 school year, and for many of us, the last issue we will ever take part in creating. Tis issue was created with the determination and passion of this years sixteen editors and next years ten new edi- tors, and produced with every ounce of creativity and ambi- tion we have and we hope that it shows. We believe that this year has been one of the best the Hi- Tide has ever seen. We strived to keep our news relevant and informative, never hesitating to give a taste of the of-color, but most of all, we strived to keep the students at the center of each issue. As we depart, we leave the newspaper and the task of in- forming the student body to the Editors-in-Chief of the 2014-2015 school year, Jordan Bowman, Zoe Hildebrand, and Isabel Melvin. We have high hopes for the paper and their ability to improve upon it more than we have in the past. A fnal thought to leave you with: we live in an incredible time of education and infor- mation. We are able to learn at one of the top schools in the United States without fear of religious or racial persecu- tion. We are able to learn with overly qualifed teachers and staf who put the students be- fore themselves. We live in a time when the news comes faster than ever imagined. It is a difcult task, and the most important part of the job is in- forming you, our faithful read- ers. We would like to thank all of our readers for your support this year, and as always, we are open to your feedback and criticisms. Sincerely, Laura Derickson and Amanda Menas Editors-in-Chief the Editors One Last Hurrah Dear Readers, As I will not be the Advi- sor for the Hi-Tide newspa- per next year, I would like to take just a few lines to express my gratitude for all of the support the paper has received from both the stu- dent body and faculty. A school newspaper, like any educational endeavor, is a learning and growing process. Each year a new collection of editors and writers embark on creating a publication that refects who we are as a school and occasionally tackle some of those uncomfortable and controversial issues that make life interesting. I have had the honor of working with exceptionally talented and dedicated stu- dents in my role as advisor. Many of these former stu- dents are pursuing degrees in journalism and some have already entered the profession. I suspect that the current staf will con- tinue this tradition and I hope to open the New York Times one Sunday morning, in the not too distant future, to a familiar name on the byline. Tank you all again and best of luck to the incoming staf of the Hi-Tide. Jim Essex Advisor 3 OPINIONS HI-TIDE May 16, 2014 By Jordan Bowman and Amanda Menas Editor-in-Chief Elect and Editor-in-Chief Afer a year of ranting, it seemed like a good idea to take a look around and see the other side of LJHS. Tere are a number of people, faculty, staf and students, that surpass the minimum job re- quirements in order to make their schoolour schoola wonderful learning environ- ment. We would like to thank them. To the custodial crew, ever diligent despite being woefully understafed. Tank you. To the student who over- comes social norms and ofers help or friendship to another. Tank you. To the teachers who come early and stay late in order to make education dynamic. Tank you. To those students and faculty that take the time to ensure that we have proms, sporting events, pep rallys, etc. Tank you. To administrators who sac- rifce sleep in order for testing and class scheduling to run as smoothly as possible. Tank you. To the substitutes who try their hardest to replace our incredible teachers in their ab- sences. Tank you. To the media techs who keep our school running efciently. Tank you. To the registrar for always keeping the seniors on task and making sure their colleges have the correct information on time. Tank you. To the teachers who have pushed for more STEM (felds of science, technology, engi- neering, and math) classes to keep the students up to date on the important subjects our so- ciety demands. Tank you. To our incredible Mesa Col- lege professors, who, despite teaching at other schools, have created a collegiate learning environment for our students. Tank you. To the counselors, who lead our seniors through the toils of senior year, and work almost year round to assist in the year- to-year transitions with sched- uling and day-to-day troubles on campus. Tank you. Its a thankless task working for a high school. Tere are many more who deserve our gratitude, and we hope they know our appreciation. Its Easy to Rant By Ilana Larry Staf Writer
La Jolla is a relatively small town, with a relatively low crime rate, which is why it doesnt add up that many of our teens are being arrested. Recently dozens of La Jolla students have been arrested in various sweeps targeting lo- cal youths. Curfew sweeps are organized deploy- ments of ofcers to arrest youth under the age of 18 on the street during the cur- few hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Te goal of such sweeps are to keep the teenag- ers safe. While the sweep does help some teen- agers out of unsafe situations, its similar to a random check- point in the sense that anyone can get arrested, not just those behaving mischievously. Curfew laws are useful, but only when the right kids are being arrested. A majority of those arrested for curfew Swept Away werent committing a crime at the time of arrest, crimes, they were just in the wrong place a the wrong time. Because of curfew laws it is il- legal for students under the age of 18 to be out past 10 p.m. Te police already have the power to arrest those who are drunk in public, starting fghts, and participating in other unlaw- ful behaviors, but the curfew laws make it possible for one to get arrested based on ones age alone. For many of the arrested teens, this is their frst time coming into contact with any kind of law enforcement, and for most it has a lasting nega- tive efect. Te sweeps leave teenagers feeling victimized and communities feeling like their youth have been violat- ed. According to the National Council on Crime and Delin- quency (NCCD), curfew en- forcement is ofen inefective and unnecessarily funnels large numbers of non-delinquent youth into a criminal justice system that is already overfowing with alleged ofenders. Tose arrested are forced to pay a fne or go to court, and those with no previ- ous criminal record are sometimes allowed to partake in a six-week diversion program of- fered by community groups or faith-based organizations. Students arrested for staying out late at night shouldnt be thrown into the same cell with teen criminals. Cops should devote more time to catch- ing real criminals rather than wasting time chasing innocent kids. What happens when the sun goes down A majority of those arrested for curfew werent committing a crime at the time of arrest. HI-TIDE May 16, 2014 FEATURES 4 By Nicolette Bodine and Haley Richards Staf Writers Troughout the past four years, our class of 2014 has accumulated memories that will last a lifetime. By interviewing a few students, we hope you recall these good times and think of some of your own favorite memories of your time at La Jolla High. the average person living there feels. Statistics showed that people living in the wealthiest parts of London show much less general happiness than poor farmers living around Manchester, who survive on a meager annual income. Another study conducted by the University of Illinois has found that the happiest people spend the least time alone. Tey pursue personal growth and intimacy. Tey judge themselves by their own yard- stick, not by what others do or have. A study at Harvard Univer- sity has found that people who grow up with very little are more likely to be satisfed later in life and appreciate their ex- periences. Materialism is tox- ic for happiness, says Profes- sor Ed Diener. Commercial emphasis is a setup for disap- pointment. High school is an excuse to see all of my friends every day. Im going to miss the ability to socialize and be carefree. Ian Brininstool My favorite memory of high school is leaving it. Matthew Taylor My favorite memory of High school is the football game versus Materi Dei. Juan Armando Garcia My favorite memory of high school is spirit week and going to pep-rallies. Tara Mashkory Troughout high school, my favorite memory was when I was captain of the ladies varsity golf team and we won our Western League Unde- feated. Not only was it a great memory, but we also made Viking history. Manci Rasmussen SENIORS BEST MEMORIES OH THE DAYS GONE BY... Starting at a very young age, we are taught about the impor- tance of hard work. We are en- couraged to excel beyond our peers so that we might be successful in life. Countless hours are spent memoriz- ing facts, formulas, and theories, all in the pursuit of even- tual stability. But perhaps amidst all this hard work, were losing sight of the big pic- ture. We think that anything less than perfection means failure. Education has become ex- tremely competitive. Students generally take a number of college level courses in high school and the GPA average required for colleges has gone up a great deal in the last three decades. Many students feel that get- ting into an elite college and having a high paying job is the only way to be happy later in life, but that is not the case. A recent study in the UK surveyed several areas of the country, asking how happy Te general consensus of researchers is that happiness primarily stems from engage- ment in absorbing activities that allow an individual to worry less about all the nega- tive aspects of life. Tis can include sports, re- lationships, or anything else that someone might be pas- sionate about. As long as basic necessi- ties like food and shelter are met, the factors deter- mining hap- piness are generally the same for people at all economic lev- els. Ultimately, happiness de- pends more on peoples at- titude towards life than on wealth and materialism. If were actively able to en- gage in something we love and have fulflling interactions with the people around us, thats really all we need to have an enjoyable life. So while theres nothing wrong with hard work and ambition in school, its im- portant to remember that suc- cess means more than making money; it means being happy. On the frst day of summer, I was so ______________(ad- jective). I put on my new ___________ (noun) and went to the __________ (place). When I got there, everyone was so ____________ (adjective) and was so __________ (adjective) to start of the summer. I only had one _________ (noun) in my pocket, so I had to go home and get more. My summer plans are to go to ___________ (place) and meet new friends, and hopefully get a __________ (noun) too. My favorite sum- mer foods are ________ (food item) and ___________ (food item). My favorite swimsuits are the ones that ____________ (adjective) in the sun. Te ___________ (place) is my favorite place to be during the summer, because everyone is so happy and full of _________ (noun). I hope that I get really ________ (adjective) this summer, and ________(verb) all over the place. If I were to travel anywhere this summer, I would travel to ___________(place) and _________(verb) all over. Nothing compares to sitting on the beach, ____________ (verb ending in ing) with friends, and enjoying time in the sun. I hope I dont ___________ (adjective) because Ive done it before, and this summer is a new beginning. By Camille Furby Features Editor Elect By Shane Lynch Media Editor Elect M A D
L I B S What Really Determines Our Happiness? How materialism and the urge for wealth can take over Winning the senior night lacrosse game because it was extremely emotional and re- ally fun because we won. - Tad Lewis Im going to miss the pep ral- lies and the school dances. - Jonna Schreibman Hanging out with all my friends in the quad and tak- ing naps under the trees. - Brandon Richmond My favorite memory was 6th period auto shop my junior year and blastof senior year. Luis Torres My favorite memory of high school was Ms. Collins epic third period class. Ricardo Vazquez Students generally take a number of college level courses in high school and the GPA av- erage required for colleges has gone up a great deal in the last three decades. When we won Western League Freshman year against U.C. -Steven Andrews My favorite memory was when we beat Bishops in wa- terpolo. Girls waterpolo has never beat them before... - Sarah Young Photos courtesy of Creekstar Allan and Camille Furby FEATURES 5 HI-TIDE May 16, 2014 You walk into La Jolla High, and young love is in the air, whether it is couples engaging in questionable activity or ask- ing their signifcant other to prom. However, no matter how ro- mantic the atmosphere, every relationship has its struggles. Tese seemingly insignif- cant drawbacks really come into play when it comes to long distance relationships and the compromises they entail. Each year, many upperclass- men face the dread of sepa- rating from their high school sweetheart, especially due to difering college arrangements. Some students will choose to stay together despite the miles separating them, and some choose to end things early. Te unfortunate reality is that most relationships typi- cally dont end up working out. Surely there are couples that are lucky enough to work The Rocky Road of High School Relationships through the hardships, but for the most part, long distance relationships at such a young age are extremely difcult to maintain. On another note, some high school graduates stay in town for college, and ofen stay with their boyfriends or girlfriends that are still in high school. Couples like this think that they have it best, yet this situ- ation can ofen take a serious toll on the relationship. Maturity is a huge factor in a relationship, and once some- one graduates high school, they change. Perhaps the graduate will not undergo drastic changes in maturity level, but their mentality will grow to a newer place, one that will not always be compatible with that of a high school students. One burden that many high school students may face is sealing the deal. Boys have just as much trou- ble on this front as girls do, although it is the girls in re- lationships who are ofen un- fairly portrayed as the clingy ones. High school relationships have become a touchy subject amongst the senior class. Particularly with long dis- tance relationships that end abruptly, feelings for that spe- cial someone dont always in- stantly boil over. Seeing ones old high school sweetheart again can bring back pressure and tension. As a whole, high school re- lationships tend to lean more toward the negative side. However, there are excep- tions to almost everything in By Misha Kabbage Business Manager Elect life, and with enough persever- ance, anything is possible. As we are young and experi- encing everything for the frst time, all feelings and adven- tures are accentuated. Te highs will be high and the lows will be low, but that is the beauty in the capricious nature of budding relationships. High school is both a vi- brantly romantic and devas- tating place for young love, so keep your head held high, and enjoy the new experiences that come your way. ...Surely there are couples that are lucky enough to work through the hardships, but for the most part, long distance relationships at such a young age are extremely difcult to maintain... Perhaps the graduate will not undergo drastic changes in maturity level, but their mentality will grow to a new- er place, one that will not al- ways be compatible with that of a high school students. When to Start Them, When to End Them, and When Youre Just Plain Confused 6 May 16, 2014 HI-TIDE STUDENT FOCUS HI-TIDE May 16, 2014 7 Harrys Favorites: Milkshakes Golden waffles Eggs Benedict Hash Browns Pancakes Hot Chocolate Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Breakfast Burrito Best of La Jolla: Hi-Tide Edition Afer an extensive survey of La Jolla High students, In-n-Out, has been declared the best burger. Te frst In-n-Out was built in 1948. All of the current students at La Jolla High have had the opportunity to eat at our local In-n-Out by the I-5 freeway. What makes In-n-Out so special? Junior Ladd Castellano remarks, I fnally discovered that In-n-Out was danky and now its my favorite fast food place. I like In-n-Out because their meat is really thick and juicy. Te In-n-Out menu is very simple: it consists of hamburgers, cheeseburgers, french fries, soda, and shakes. Since the In-n-Out menu is simple, they focus on making a few items of excellent quality. 211 In-n-Out franchises ofer a secret menu. Te In-n-Out staf will use their ingredients to make burgers and fries any way that you request them. For example, you can order up to eight patties in a burger, fries can be ordered light, extra crispy, or cheese fries (better known as animal style). Onions can be fresh or grilled. For the few health conscious visiting In-n-Out, burgers can be ordered protein style with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun. Another reason for In-n-Outs popularity is due to their wonderful employees. Te founders of In-n-Out have always put an emphasis on customer service. In-n- Out pays their employees higher wages than other fast food companies, and make an efort to hire energetic, friendly people, making In-n-Out a pleasant place to be. Burgers: In-n-Out Eateries around LJHS are always buzzing with students after school. Students voted on where they prefer to get their favorites. Fro-Yo: Yogurtland Breakfast: Harrys Burritos: Don Carlos Don Carlos, located on Pearl Street in La Jolla, is an outlier in one of many authentic Mexican taco shops we are fortunate enough to enjoy here in San Diego. Even with many other taco shops close by, Don Carlos seems to attract a large amount of costumers, particularly La Jolla High School students. Scott Strange, an LJHS senior explains that Don Carlos, ...has a great at- mosphere and everyone that works there is really friendly. Tis convenient classic is a worthy winner of LJHSs favorite burrito. Aai Bowls: Juice Kaboose When looking for the tastiest Aai Bowl, Juice Kaboose is the place to go. With the perfect amount of granola and fruit on top of a delicious blend of Aai, soy milk, and bananas, its no wonder students at La Jolla High voted Juice Kabooses Aai Bowl the best in La Jolla. At Juice Kaboose there are a variety of Aai Bowls to chose from that include ingredients from peanut butter to cofee. However, most customers go for the Aai Energy Bowl, which is served with crunchy hemp granola and a variety of fresh fruit. Its the perfect choice for a healthy on-the-go snack.
Smoothies: Jamba Juice Photo courtesy of Isabel Melvin Photo courtesy of Spencer Turner Cheese Pepperoni BBQ Chicken Photo courtesy of Lily Kennedy Favorite Bowls from Juice Kaboose: Pizza on Pearl Favorites: Margarita BCR (Bacon, Chicken, Ranch) Garlic Knots Aai Bowl Pitaya Bowl Managua Bowl Pizza: Pizza on Pearl Photo courtesy of Isabel Melvin By AJ Talman, Brooks Whitney, Lauren Robbins, Lauren Roberts, Rachel Carroll Staf Writers Harrys Cofee Shop has been a well known fa- vorite since 1960 around La Jolla. Harrys is not only a wonderful breakfast place but it is also a place to rekindle memories from high school, beach days, honeymoons, vacations and lifes simple celebrations. Harrys was established by Harry J. Rudolph and has been a family owned business ever since. Sophomore Andrea John- son says, Harrys is always so good afer a long weekend, their blueberry pancakes are probably some of the best Ive ever had! Yogurtlands spot on the bustling street of Garnet in Pacifc Beach is a prime location. It is only a short walking distance from not only the beach, but also popular shopping destinations such as Brandy Melville and Urban Outftters. On warm summer nights, its popularity is visible by lines that start outside of the door. All the customers are always patiently waiting for their turn to taste some refreshing yogurt. A week- end night at Yogurtland is a social gathering, and the 12 a.m. closing time conveniently suits the end to any night. Yogurtland provides a large variety of favors and toppings that range from fruit to every type of candy imaginable, with favors periodically rotating every season. Jamba Juice Favorites: Strawber- ries Wild Strawberry Surf-Rider Mango a Go-Go Razzmatazz La Jolla is known for having a variety of diferent options when it comes to deciding where to get a refreshing smoothie. But, based upon our campus survey many students decided that the national chain Jamba Juice was the best choice. Jamba Juice is a very large and well known smoothie franchise that can been found all over the United States as well as the world. For La Jolla students Jamba Juice is conveniently located in Vons. With an enticing menu made up of a variety of diferent smoothies, juices, and other drinks, its reputation precedes itself on an unimaginable scale. Unlike other places you may have been to for a smoothie, Jamba Juice ofers a unique twist to their version of this healthy concoction called a boost. Each boost is made up of a blend of healthy vitamins and proteins that provide all kinds of health benefts. Whether its an En- ergy Boost you are looking for to jump start your day or a Protein Boost for an extra kick, Jamba Juice wont let you down. Pizza on Pearl, named for its location on the ever-bustling Pearl Street in La Jolla, is the go-to place for a slice. Teir pizza is served perfectly heated in their oven per request. Teir pizza is renowned for its variety of unique favors along with many classics. Te nearby location provides a quick lunch or dinner for those looking for quality food at relatively low prices. Pizza on Pearl is also known for its famous garlic knots: composed of a doughy bread, crisp parme- san cheese, and garlic. Te garlic knot can be served with warm marinara sauce or ranch, both of which compliment the knot perfectly. Pizza on Pearl, like any quality pizza place, is also available for delivery. Custom made calzones are also ofered you can pick a cheese and your choice of three toppings. Salads, cake, and cookies are among other items on the menu. Te convenient location and delicious food explains why so many students at La Jolla High come to Pizza on Pearl. Photo courtesy of Mae Goodjohn Photo courtesy of Lily Kennedy Photo courtesy of Liz Gotfredson HI-TIDE May 16, 2014 SPORTS 8 At hl et i c Col l ege Dedicated athletes start getting recruited by colleges (on average) their junior year. Every year at LJHS, we have a large group of student athletes that are recruited to play their sport in college. Tis year we have a number of students that have been recruited to various academic institutions across the nation. By Jillian Kopp and Janet Shackleton Staf Writers Hi-Tide (HT): What sport do you play? Lauren Silver (LS): Soccer. HT: What school will you be attending? Lauren Silver (LS): UC Berke- ley. HT: When were you recruit- ed? LS: About three weeks ago (laughs). HT: What was the recruit- ment process like? LS: Te head coach called me up, asked me if I wanted to play, and I had to wait until I got denied from the school and then he got me in. HT: How do you feel about playing in college? LS: Nervous but excited. HT: What are your plans be- yond college athletics? LS: Lots of travel and art. Hi-Tide (HT): What sport do you play? Taylor Bertrand (TB): Water polo. HT: What school will you be attending? TB: Arizona State University. HT: When were you recruit- ed? TB: Tey started talking to me last spring break and I signed with them in Novem- ber. HT: What was the recruit- ment process like? TB: Well I went to Arizona for a race, and we went to go check out the girls water polo team. We asked the coach what they are ranked and he said ffh in the nation. I absolutely fell in love with the school, I looked at a couple other schools but I just went back to ASU. HT: How do you feel about playing in college? TB: Im really nervous, but really excited. I have a lot of work to do to get up to that level. HT: What are your plans be- yond college athletics? TB: I plan on getting a de- gree in Marketing and Man- agement and probably do- ing some Sports Marketing. Hopefully afer college I can travel the world and play wa- ter polo internationally. Photo courtesy of Emily Young Emily Young: M.I.T. Hi-Tide (HT): What sport do you play? Emily Young (EY): Lacrosse. HT: What school will you be attending? EY: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. HT: What was the recruit- ment process like? EY: I realized that the de- mands of that type of program were not what I wanted for my college experience. I started talking to M.I.T. my junior year and found that their team was exactly what I wanted. I am extremely excited to con- tinue my lacrosse career. HT: When were you recruit- ed? EY: I began the recruiting process freshman year. HT: What are your plans be- yond college athletics? EY: Beyond college athlet- ics I plan on studying Bio- mechanics and doing Medical Research. Taylor Bertrand: ASU Lauren Silver: Berkeley Tim Holdgrafer: St. Marys Photo courtesy of Lauren Silver Photo courtesy of Rachel Carroll Hi-Tide (HT): What sport do you play? Rachel Carroll (RC): Soccer. HT: What school will you be attending? RC: Utah State University. HT: What was the recruit- ment process like? RC: I made a video with my dad of all of my highlights and Rachel Carroll: Utah State University I sent it to all the coaches and if they liked it, they would e-mail me back. Tey would fy down to watch my games and usually talked to my club coach. Ten I went out to a couple of unof- fcial visits where I visited the school and talked to the coach to see if I liked it. HT: When were you recruit- ed? RC: I committed in April of my junior year but actually I started the recruiting process my sophomore year. HT: What are your plans be- yond college athletics? RC: I honestly have no idea yet. Hi-Tide (HT): What sport do you play? Timmy Holdgrafer (TH): Baseball. HT: What school will you be attending? TH: St. Marys. HT: What was the recruit- ment process like? TH: It was pretty easy actual- ly, they just came and watched some games and they told me to come up there and I then got an ofer. Im a little ner- vous...but Im excited. HT: When were you recruit- ed? TH: I was recruited this last summer so my sophomore summer. HT: What are your plans be- yond college athletics? TH: I would like to get my Business degree. Photos courtesy of Tim Holdgrafer Photo courtesy of Jordan Bowman SPORTS 9 HI-TIDE May 16, 2014 Hi-Tide (HT): What sport do you play? Bella Spies (BS): Rowing. HT: What school will you be attending? BS: Ill be attending Gon- zaga University. HT: What was the recruit- ment process like? BS: It was long and it got stressful at times, kind of like all the seniors you know where they are struggling to make college decisions. I had those struggles my junior year in- stead. But traveling to the school was fun, and you know, seeing diferent schools is a good experience. HT: When were you recruit- ed? BS: I started in September of Junior year and I fnished No- vember 12 or 13 of this year. HT: What are your plans be- yond college athletics? BS: Im majoring in Human Physiology and hopefully Ill be a physical therapist. Hi-Tide (HT): What sport do you play? Alex Eliopulos (AE): Base- ball. I always had a dream of becoming a college baseball player. HT: What school will you be attending? AE: I will be going to Lewis Clark State College in Idaho for baseball. HT: What was the recruitment process like? AE: It was very difcult, very long and stressful but Im glad about how it ended up. HT: When were you recruited? AE: Two months ago. HT: What are your plans be- yond college athletics? AE: I hope to create my own business. 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Recruitment 2014 HI-TIDE 10 NEWS May 16, 2014 ASB ELECTIONS 2014 President Vice President Treasurer Class Ofcers Sophomores Juniors Seniors Meredith Strange My goals would be to over- all just improve the spirit of the school, just ASB in gen- eral, and to work on our fund- raising, work on getting more money toward more important things in school, and making the school appearance better for the students. Michael Penny Te two main things for Rep-at-Large are to plan Homecoming and to plan Airband. For Homecoming, I have been to a lot of dances, and the most important thing is to have a good DJ... Also just make sure that the whole homecoming parade, the homecoming game, all of that is a really fun time. And then same thing with Airband... I really just want to make the [events] memorable, because thats what makes high school fun. Its not the classes, its the extra curricular activities and the school events that you go to that make you remember high school as a good time. Claire Andrews My goals for next year would probably include more school spirit, and trying to promote school spirit. I think thats kind of a big issue right now for our school. And then we have some other pretty fun activi- ties that we were trying to put on this year, like a movie night for school, and I have a couple more ideas for next year. Reps-at-Large David Shultz My goals are to bring some really cool, high production school dances to La Jolla High School and if Im elected for rep at large, Im going to be put in charge of homecom- ing, doing the theme, orga- nizing the game, and more. I really want to do something cool and something difer- ent. Maybe dress up the gym a little bit more. I am going to be involved in air band, and being on the executive council will keep me involved in other school dances and other events that I can help with as well. Zoe Rashid I want to close the gap between grades, and I want our school to be OUR school and not the seniors or the juniors, the sophomores or the freshmen. I dont want it to be separated. I want everyone to be together in- stead of separated by grade. Jordan Bowman My goals for next year as ASB Treasurer include improving the budget to allow for more activities that will improve the school spirit, especially in re- gard to school dances. I also want to make sure the students are aware of both their senior dues and how much money their classes raise. It is an in- credible amount of money. Te students should be proud. President: Maya Hildebrand President: Francesca Cortina President: Emma Wineman Elections will be held May 23 Vice President: Katherine Alton Secretary/Treasurer: Simon Hirshfeld, Julia Albanez Vice President: Katya Strom Secretary/Treasurer: Natalie Coy Vice President: Sophia Rhodes Secretary/Treasurer: Addison Seale, David Goldberg, Ethan Hammershaimb 11 HI-TIDE May 16, 2014 A&E JUNE 2 Lady Gaga Viejas Arena JUNE 3 Rodriquez North Park Teatre JUNE 5 Tech N9ne House of Blues JUNE 6 Neon Trees Humphreys By Te Bay JUNE 25 Vans Warped Tour Sleep Train Amphitheatre JUNE 7 Little Hurricane House Of Blues JUNE 10 Te Fray Open Air Teatre, SDSU On June 1, local grocery store Jonathans Market will be closing down afer forty- fve successful years of selling gourmet food and fne wine. A luxury cinema will be taking its place, and is projected to be completed by the winter of 2014. Although it will be a smaller the- atre, the aisles of Jonathans Market will now be used for entertainment. First owned by John Mabee, the market has been passed down a few times. Mabee sold it to Fleming Foods in Okla- homa in 1993. In 1995, a local family business, Dallo Enter- prises, bought it along with several other large American food corporations. Some con- troversy arose about how the market has stayed open for so long, especially with a Vons next door, but Dallo Enter- prises has held their fort up for quite a while, and now it is time for something new. Tere have been rumors about what kind of theatre it will be; many have thought that AMC would take over, but to the publics surprise, the the- atre has been confrmed to be a Now Playing at a Theatre Near You Tis new cinema will be a use- ful and entertaining addition to La Jollas attractions. Cinpolis Luxury Cinema. Because the store is closing so soon, they are selling their products at a discount of thirty percent. As for the stores cur- rent employees, they will be re- located to work in other Jona- thans locations. Unfortunate- ly, there will be a few devastat- ed local shop- pers once the grocery store closes, but it will be nice to have a residen- tial cinema nearby. La Jollans are always trying to avoid the drive to UTCs ArcLight Teater, AMC 12, or Clairemont. Tis new cinema will be a useful and entertain- ing addition to La Jollas attrac- tions. With just over a month lef in school, the Drama Depart- ment is producing the last play of the year, Lend Me a Tenor. Opening May 22 at 7pm in Parker Auditorium, tickets are $7 for students and $12 for adults. Te play continues May 22 and 24 at 7pm and May 25 at 2pm. Te play depicts the story of Opera star Tito Merelli, played by Tanner Perry, and his American debut in Ohio.
Over the course of the night, a lot goes amiss. Tis comedy has everything, from mistaken identities to an incredible cast. Merellis love interests in the play include Maria, played by Molly Richuti, Maggie, played by Hanne Manriquez, and Di- ana, played by Hallie Boden- stab. Im really excited because I get to make out with two girls, said Perry. Its also the seniors last show and Im really excited to be a part of it. Its a hoot. Its very farcical. Other members of the cast include Jake Huey Corea as Max, Tommy Solem and Bran- don Rodriquez as the Bellhop, Noah Wilson as Saunders, and Melanie Moore and Melissa Conroy, who are double-cast to play Julia. Previews will begin May 19 for English and some Arts classes. By Misha Kabbage Business Manager Elect By Amanda Menas Editor-in-Chief Lend Me A Tenor SUMMER CONCERTS Photo courtesy of Jake Huey Corea JUNE 2 OneRepublic Sleep Train Ampitheatre JUNE 3 Kelis House of Blues JUNE 14 Guided By Voices Belly Up Tavern A&E 12 HI-TIDE May 16, 2014 What were they inking? Tattoos have been around for centuries, dating all the way back to 4,000 B.C. Tattoos are still extremely prevalent today, with almost 1 in 4 American adults having a tattoo. You may have even noticed some of your fellow La Jolla High classmates walking around campus proudly showing of their tattoos. Chloe Mauri Hannah Orr Riley Clark Max Haggard Tate Kim Nick Cox Tyler Flaitz One of the frst students the Hi-Tide thought to talk to about tattoos was a no brainer: senior Max Haggard. From his rib cage to his arms, senior Max Haggard has various tat- toos all over his body. I started getting tattoos when I was ffeen. Tats when I got my chest piece, Haggard stated. I got one on the inside of my arm two weeks ago. With few students at La Jolla High with tattoos, Haggard is defnitely notable for gaining a hefy repertoire of tatoos throughout his years at LJHS. I started with my sleeve [arm] because thats just sort of an easy place to start, Hag- gard states, and I like my side because its a big [space]. Hag- gard plans on getting several tattoos fnished, as well as get- ting even more tattoos in the future. A handful of other LJHS stu- dents can also be seen around campus with their art, includ- ing seniors Hannah Orr, Nick Cox, Tyler Flaitz, Tommy Hai- sha, Kimi Pierson, Chloe Mau- ri, Riley Clark, Alex Tomescu, and Tate Kim. Hannah Orr faunts her black-and-white tattoo of a human bone on her forearm. I got my tattoo on April Fools Day over spring break, Orr laughed. I really want to be a doc- tor, so I thought that bones would be a good indicator of that. Maybe I can use my tat- too as a study tool in college [chuckles]. Plus, I really want- ed a tattoo just because I think that they are a beautiful form of art that is neglected, Orr explained. Orr received her tattoo at Studio City Tattoo in Los Angeles and plans to get more in the near future. Riley Clark received his frst tattoo on his eighteenth birthday. He chose his tattoo, a Hamsa Hand on his fore- arm, for spiritual reasons. Te hand, an ancient symbol of protection, predates all three modern religions (Christian- ity, Judaism, and Islam). When asked about his plans for fu- ture tattoos, he said without hesitation, I want a lion on my face. Tyler Flaitz received his frst tattoo on his eighteenth birth- day as well. His tattoo is on his chest, right above his heart. It depicts his family crest and is a Their Stories: symbol of his last name. Kimi Pierson, keeping in the birthday theme, has a small di- amond (her birthstone) on her ankle. Its in a modest spot for me...Im [going to] law school, and I dont want it popping out and showing everywhere. Another student with tat- toos is Chloe Mauri, who got her frst tattoo when she was sixteen, at a tattoo shop in Las Vegas. Her frst tattoo depicts a mother and child in black- and-white, which represents Chloe and her mom. Chloe, now eighteen, recently re- ceived her second tattoo at Full Circle Tattoo in South Park. Its an orange fox on her lef shoul- der blade representing her dog named Foxy. For a future tat- too, Chloe wants one with an etching style. Nick Cox also got his frst tattoo on his ribs because its the only place it would ft. Cox explains the angel is my mother and the quotes above her are to honor her words. Cox is planning on getting more tattoos in the future, Of course Im getting more tat- toos. Im going to get white- trash on the top of both of my feet. Another tattoo paying hom- age to mothers everywhere is Tommy Hashias. Its my mothers name with a rose on top of it, so its something beautiful like my mother...all of my brothers have the same tattoo. Alex Tomescu recently began his journey down tattoo lane, getting a tattoo on his lef arm as well as a tattoo on his lef thigh. He got his thigh tattoo last week with the stick and poke method, however, it is yet to be completed. He says that he defnitely wants to get more tattoos in the future, but he doesnt have any ideas for them yet. Te fnal person interviewed was Tate Kim, who gave him- self a stick-and-poke tattoo around two months ago. He sports a small heart tatoo on his chest and another tattoo on his thigh. Kim says, this [thigh]tattoo is my life state- ment/mission. In the future, he plans to give himself more tattoos, one specifcally on his wrist under his watch. Tattoos are no longer only for the eccentric. Our tatted stu- dents show they are for anyone with skin and imagination. All photos courtesy of Creekstar Allan By Lana Bass, Carly Neville, and Emily Veliz Staf Writers Alex Tomescu Kimi Pierson Tommy Haisha