Two Takes on Valentine`s Day

February 6, 2009
Woodbridge High School
Issue 4
Boys’ Basketball
Sports, Page 20
Athlete of the Month Yanick Kulich
Photo courtesy of Irvine World News
Two Takes on
Valentine’s Day
Opinion, Page 18
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February 6, 2008
Golden Arrow
District plans for renovation and modernization
 Construction
scheduled to begin
before summer
vacation.
by Asia Howell , Taylor Misewicz ,
Staff Writers
James Anderson
T
hose looking forward to campus
improvement will be relieved to
know that construction on new additions will begin before summer and
be completed within two years.
A new quad, performing arts
center, classrooms and a fitness
center and pool have been added
to the modernization plans.
The first change will be the relocation of the basketball courts to
the parking lot near the field. The
lot will be cut in half, and the bike
racks will be moved closer to the
portable bathrooms.
Major structural changes in the
library and its modernization will
be neither easy nor convenient.
New books will be brought in as
older ones are removed, computers
will be updated, and details like
paint, carpet, and shelves will be
updated.
Teachers have mixed feelings about the improvements and
modernization. While many are
enthusiastic about the changes to
come, some fear the inconvenience
of moving rooms and dealing with
the dust and aggravation of the
construction process.
Some teachers like Mary Brewster find the school building plans
slightly far fetched. Regarding the
agenda to build a pool, Brewster
D building, otherwise known as the Administration Building, is among the proposed locations for renovation and
modernization.
said “I’ll believe it when I can put
my feet in it.”
Librarian Carol McKee considers the modernization exciting and
imperative to the welfare of the
school. “The media center has been
the same since 1980,” she said. The
library and computer labs will be
among the first parts of the school
to be updated.
What exactly does this ‘expansion and modernization’ entail?
Christopher Krebs, assistant
principal, said the school will be
receiving three new facilities on
campus. “Because we are the
smallest school in the district, we
will be combining both expansion
and modernization.”
The new quad will be enclosed
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by a performing arts center for band
and choir. Funding has also been
approved for a pool facility and preconstruction phases are underway.
The pool will be located either near
the tennis court parking lot to form a
pool/tennis facility or at the location
of the senior lot. As a result the back
lot will closed at the end of February
and the senior lot will be closed for
two years beginning some time in
March.
“They said we would have a pool
11 years ago when my sister went
here,” said sophomore Adam Plon,
“And I play water polo so it’s annoying to have to drive to Irvine High
every day for practice.”
Sophomores Karla Burris and
Rachel Greenberg said “We’ve
photo by Jasmine Kianfard
heard about us getting a pool sometime around our senior year.” Burris
also shared that she “heard that we’re
going to get way more portables set
up on the back end of our school.”
The project has been slow to get
started because finding funds took a
while and the project had to be cost
effective, Krebs said.
While some continue to complain
about the construction delay, others
like Andrew Steffan, a sophomore,
have never even heard about a possible renovation and are not even
sure as to what changes they would
like to see done to the campus. Junior
Aya Alashini feels that “any changes
to our schools’ campus will be an
improvement; I’m just excited for
it to start!”
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Teachers responsible to enforce new, stricter tardy policy
 Adminsitration’s
new policy to be
enforced at beginning
of new semester.
by Emily Hartstein
A
Back Page Editor
dministration began implementing a reformed tardy
policy on the first day of second
semester. Staff members have been
expecting the universal approach to
attendance, while it has come about
as a shock to many students.
The policy is not incredibly different from the policy which was
previously in place. In the past,
it was in the hands of teachers to
address tardies according to their
personal discretion, until students
reach their sixth tardy. After this
stage, administration referrals and
the School Attendance Review
Boards, also known as the SARB
process, inevitably would follow.
As of second semester, the consequences for the first three tardies are
up to teachers. Tardies four to six result in school
mandated detention followed by a
Saturday school for every tardy after
seven. Beyond this point, administration takes severe measures including
the SARB process and potential
expulsion.
The SARB process exists to determine the root of the attendance
problem and involve parents and
authorities if necessary to alleviate
the issue.
Attendance is an area of concern
considering that during the month
of Oct. 2008, there were 3,729 total
tardies marked. With the school under scrutiny from the state and in the
process of accreditation, alleviating
this issue is a fundamental benefit
for students.
Assistant Principal Chris Krebs
said, “It’s our job to keep everyone
safe and in the classrooms which
will lead to the students’ individual
success.”
For students, the policy has been
viewed as a universal shock. Senior
Rajan Murgai said, “It seems too
strict and out of nowhere. Now
it’s no longer reasonable to use the
bathroom or go to my locker during
passing periods for fear of racking
up tardies.”
According to Krebs, the new policy was not structured clearly enough
to be instated last September, hence
the recent arrival. Nevertheless,
some students are less than thrilled
by the sudden changes. Senior Sarah
Gokhale said, “I feel like I’m in the
third grade again,” as she walked
through the halls wearing an enormous laminated bathroom pass
around her neck. Senior Matthew
Ho feels that this required piece of
bathroom flair is, “degrading and
potentially very nasty.”
Those that are resistant, however,
“may decide to just not show up to
class at all,” said senior Paige Midstokke. This could be an issue with
those who feel the consequences of
being tardy and getting a Saturday
school outweighs the risks of being
caught truant.
Time will tell the long term effects of this refurbished attendance
policy. Murghai is optimistic for
the short run as he said, “At least
if people don’t follow the rules
and eventually are expelled, it will
eliminate some college competition.”
Recycle Club moves plastic bottle recycling bins indoors
 Misconceptions
lead to misuse of club’s
plastic bottle recycling
bins.
by Audrey Leung
Staff Writer
D
ue to the ongoing occurrence of
vandalized recycle bins since
last year, the Recycle Club has removed the outside bins off campus
and into the J, K, and E buildings
and faculty lounge.
Although many of the recycle
bins had painted water bottles on
the exterior, there have been many
misconceptions concerning the
use of these bins. Students have
been throwing paper, gum, food
and liquids into these recycle bins,
making it difficult for the Recycle
Club to scavenge through them for
the bottles. President Kimia Fatehi said, “Every Tuesday [Club Advisor] Claudia
Posvar emptied the recycle bins and
she would have to scrape cookies
and milk from the bins.” Posvar
described the abused recycle bins as
“very difficult and unhealthy…we
buildings, it is less laborious to clean
than the outside bins.
“For some reason these seem to be
used properly and the Recycle Club
gathers the plastic bottles weekly
from these sites,” Posvar said.
Vice President Jorge Herrera
said, “People should start using the
recycle bins, instead of throwing
trash in it.”
Recycling plastic bottles conserves oil, energy, and space as well
as reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Secretary Helene Seguias said, “By
recycling we help ease global warming, preserve more natural resources
and keep the planet clean.”
Recycle Club plans to team up
with the Smile Club to raise money.
They also plan to have a group
Recylce club’s plastic-only recycle bins moved indoors due misuse and abuse.
beach clean up for the club to get
photo by Ellie Bozmarov
together. could not get students to get behind located in various classrooms, the Recycle Club hopes to have an
the idea of plastic recycling.”
library, counseling, activities, the environmental position for ASB to
“People assume the bins are for main office, and the faculty work- help the student body get involved in
recycling. Recycle Club has weekly
paper too, but they’re not” said room and are green boxes.
Fatehi. Senior Kendell Lee said, “I There have also been cases where lunch meetings on Tuesday in room
never knew the Recycle Bins were students have stolen recycle bin lids B202.
“It needs to be done for our fujust for bottles, I always thought and the bins themselves.
they were for paper too.”
Although students still throw non- ture,” Posvar said. “So our planet
Paper-only recycle bins are
plastic items into the bins inside the has a future!”
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Features
February 6, 2009
Issue 4
Winter Formal goes smoothly at Knott's
 Black and White
Affair appears to be a
hit with students.
by Jordan Sanchez
T
Staff Writer
his year’s winter formal—Black
and White Affair—was a big hit
on the chilly night of Saturday, Jan.
17. Held at Knott’s Berry Farm as it
has been for the past 10 years, most
students were excited to drive up to
Knott’s.
“Rides are always fun,” exclaimed
science teacher and dance chaperone,
Adam Atallah.
The night began with students arriving in stretch limos, big Hummer
limos, and party buses. Most students
arrived looking very formal, with the
gentlemen dressed up in tuxedos, and
ladies dolled up in beautiful dresses
and their hair all prettied up.
Throughout the theme park groups
of students were seen walking around
enjoying many of the attractions. A few
of the favorites were Ghost Rider and
Silver Bullet.
“[I] didn’t really see the dance floor
that night, [but I] had a blast on all the
rides though,” said sophomore Casey
Crook.
Girls managed to keep their hair
intact and dresses sparkling all through
the night even with the wind from the
fast moving rides.
Several students were located in
the Boardwalk Banquet Hall, where
the real entertainment was. Several
students were on the dance floor boogying down to the latest hits.
“The DJ played a lot of great dancing
songs, except the slow ones,” senior
Dante Mora commented.
Others enjoyed the delicious desserts and refreshing drinks at the dessert table.
Around 10 p.m. there was a performance of crump dancers, D-FAM and
black and white affair Seniors pose after dancing the night away at Winter Formal.
photo by Dawson Photography
junior, Josh McKinley, was a part of
this group and gave a much energized
performance. After the performance
announced the Winter Formal Court
shortly before the night to end. Most
in attendance seemed to enjoy themselves and also demonstrated great
behavior.
“Dress up kids in tuxes and they
won’t be mean to each other,” said
Atallah.
This night was a night they got to
party it up with their closest friends
and make it a night to remember. “It
was one of the best dances in my high
school years,” Mora exclaimed.
Valentine's Day clichés for students to steer clear of
 Do not fall victim to
corniness.
by Banu Naraghi
and Katie Yax
W
Ad Manager
and Photo Editor
hen it comes to major holidays,
there are traditions and clichés
that people unknowingly take part
in. Here are the top three clichés that
should be avoided when Valentines
Day comes by.
1. During Christmas, people think
it’s acceptable to wear red, green,
reindeer antlers, or anything that
should really just stay on a Christmas
tree. Similarly, Valentines Day is not
an excuse to try and dress in a way
to capture the day, like wearing red,
pink, or anything with hearts.
Not that wearing a pink hoodie or
a red jacket is a fashion faux pas, but
when you’re only wearing it because
it’s Valentines Day, it’s just tacky.
You’ve probably gone overboard when
your body is engulfed with the colors
of this Hallmark holiday. A touch of
red or pink is no problem, but when
all anyone can see is your powder
pink sweater, red tights, and heart
headband, you’ve probably taken it
way too far.
2. Valentine’s Day is known to be
a day to give gifts to those you love.
However, let’s try to stay original and
stray away from the gifts we see year
after year. We can survive without
another Build-A-Bear that can say “I
Love You,” in a familiar voice.
It’s not that a bear isn’t a cute gift,
but just that it’s been given too many
times. One could bet that your Valentine would much rather receive a
gift that a lot of thought was put into,
something that would make him or her
feel special, loved.
Another thing to avoid is giving a
gift that will have to be carried through
out the day. Giving a gift is a wonderful sentiment; however, no one wants
to have to carry yet another item from
class to class. I mean, do you really
want to be that boyfriend with the girl
who is carrying her gift to each of their
classes? The only upside is that you did
a good job marking your territory. The
once thoughtful and romantic gift will
soon enough become a cumbersome
annoyance and your significant other
will eventually be resentful for making the day more difficult. You are big
boys and girls, exchange gifts outside
of school and keep it original.
3. The last and most important
Valentine Day cliché that one should
steer clear of is making some kind
of commitment in celebration of this
holiday. Yes, Valentine’s Day is a day
to celebrate love and our loved ones,
but to mark the beginning of a relationship, or say the ‘L’ word for the
sake of commemorating the holiday is,
frankly, ridiculous. No one wants to be
asked out on Valentines Day and have
that holiday become a disappointment
when the relationship is over.
Try and think outside of the box for
once and not let a holiday determine
what you plan on doing eventually.
comic strip by Kimia Fatehi
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February 6, 2009
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New teachers begin second semester
photo by Leanna Su
Reena Fosse
by Mustafa Khan
Staff Writer
C
oming from University High School,
Reena Fosse joined the science department this fall to teach biology and chemistry
for all grade levels.
The sociable new teacher earned her
Bachelor’s in Biology with the campus wide
honors program, Master’s in education, and
teaching credential all at UCI. Very easy to
approach for help, Fosse gets many requests
from students desiring to see their grades and
photo by Leanna Su
Stephanie
Quigley
by Jenelle Humphrey
O
Staff Writer
ne of the new faces on campus this year
belongs to Stephanie Quigley, the new
special education and direct English teacher
who helps certain students with their individual
education plans. Before being hired here,
Quigley taught at Anaheim High School and
coached softball there as well. She was also
employed at Basha High School in Arizona
Jamie & Scott
Sodorff
looking for ways to help improve themselves.
Fosse takes these requests into consideration
and responds to her students’ needs.
Fosse loves her job. “I get to hang out with
kids and do science all day!” Fosse said.
Her philosophy in teaching is to “teach
people, not just a subject.” Fosse finds that
each student is unique in the way he or she
learns and his or her behavior. The beauty of
science, she explains, is that it has many ways
to reach the students. Instead of simply lecturing her students to death, she includes labs and
demonstrations for those students who learn
visually and from hands-on experience.
Fosse finds that her students are different
from those she taught before at University
High. They are distinctive in the way that
they are very academic, yet involved in many
clubs and teams at the same time. She likes
how she sees students from her class outside
on the bleachers cheering at different sporting
events.
Fosse hopes to continue her teaching career with the students here for many years to
come.
before coming to Woodbridge.
She went to Emerson College in Boston,
Massachusetts where she earned her Bachelor’s degree and then went to Azusa Pacific
University for her Master’s degree in English.
She has taught for five years and plans to teach
for years to come. “This job at Woodbridge is
exactly what I love doing and what I got my
Master’s degree in. I love to teach English,”
Quigley said.
Mrs. Quigley has two daughters at home
who are three and six months old. She says
that a typical day for her is waking up early
and getting her three-year-old, Gracie, ready
for school and taking care of her six-monthold, Stella, before she comes to work. After
work she comes home to spend time with her
daughters and husband. In her spare time she
likes to run. She has been training for a half
marathon in November that she is very excited
for. Recently she trained with her friend who
is a pro athlete to run in the Orange County
Marathon.
“Everybody was really awesome and very
welcoming! So far it has been a very good
experience,” she said.
photo by Leanna Su
Jeremy
Adamson
by Tiffany Ujiiye
Staff Writer
I
nterested in challenging students, Jeremy
Adamson is kicking off his first year teaching AP Physics in the science department.
After tutoring for eight years at Moorpark
College in Simi Valley, Adamson chose to
photo by Katie Yax
Meredith
LaPlante
by Meenakshi Mukherjee
T
Sports Editor
his year the Golden Arrow was passed on
from past advisor Jeff Alexander, to the
lovely Meredith LaPlante.
LaPlante, is no stranger to the Warrior
campus, as she graduated from Woodbridge
in 2002.
Growing up in Irvine, LaPlante wanted
to be an archaeologist, but later changed her
by Leanna Su
T
Staff Writer
he start of most every school year brings
new staff, and this year is no different.
Unlike some of the new teachers, though,
Jamie Sodorff is no stranger to many of the
students at this school. Jamie taught at South
Lake Middle School before she and her husband moved to Washington a few years ago, so
she sees a lot of familiar faces. “It’s awesome
seeing old students here!” Jamie said. Scott
Sodorff, her husband, also taught locally at
Currie Middle School in Tustin prior to their
move to Washington.
“We moved back because of our daughter,
Isabella. We wanted to be closer to family,”
Jamie said.
So what made these two middle school teachers
want to teach at a high school level when they
returned? “I began teaching at a high school
in Washington, and really loved it. I was also
able to coach, which is something else I really
major in math and science at the University
of California, Irvine. While he was pursuing
a career in aero space engineering, he decided
that teaching would be more exciting.
Becoming a high school teacher for Adamson was about being able to teach physics and
“to force kids to not just memorize and be able
to spit it out, but to apply it.” This concept of
teaching revolves around his philosophy that
“it’s not about what you know; it’s if you are
able to apply it.”
Grading papers may not be on his list of
favorite things about teaching, but he is interested “in challenging students.” Although
Adamson can be found after school on a
daily basis, his interests extend beyond the
classroom, varying from hiking outdoors to
playing World of Warcraft.
Upon ending his first semester of teaching,
Adamson is happy to report that he is excited
for second semester. He is preparing his class
for more excitement.
“Expect more toys, experiments, and ramping up for AP tests next semester," Adamson
says.
mind while in college.
She majored in Classics at Claremont
McKenna College and then went on to get
her Master’s and teaching credential at the
University of California, Irvine.
LaPlante now teaches Latin 2 and English
2 to sophomores, as well as the journalism
class. Her love for teaching goes further than
textbooks, however.
“I have loved coming back to Woodbridge,”
said LaPlante, “I love working with students
who want to succeed.”
Her passion for her work is noticed by her
students as well.
“It’s a tough job to replace Mr. Alexander,”
said senior editor-in-chief, Maryam Shamlou, “but she’s really giving it her all, and she's
helping us to improve our school paper.”
“I wanted to do the paper because I thought
it would be a great way to get involved with
more students on campus,” LaPlante said.
Taking on the Golden Arrow was no small
task, and it has proven to be quite nostalgic.
She explains, “I found an old Golden Arrow
from when I was in high school in my room
the other day."
enjoy,” Scott revealed.
Jamie teaches Biology and Coordinated
Science. “At UC Davis, I majored in animal
biology because I originally wanted to be a
veterinarian. I ended up falling in love with
teaching after I joined an internship teaching
kids about science there.”
Scott teaches Study Skills, which seems
to be a very fitting role for him. “I always
wanted to make a difference, which is why
I majored in political science and criminal
justice at Washington State University. Later,
I got involved with teaching because I felt that
being a teacher would have the biggest impact
in making a difference,” he said. Scott will
also be coaching the Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse
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Golden Arrow
Royalty represents diverse student body
Seniors Emily Hartstein and Marc Wong make the senior class proud as formal royalty.
Juniors Danielle Derman and Josh Martinez represent the class of 2010 as queen and king.
photo by Dawson Photography
photo by Dawson Photography
 Har tstein, Wong,
Martinez, Derman,
Kingsland, Gaultiere,
Prottas and Toberty are
crowned.
by Brad Urman
and Sanaz Toossi
Staff Writers
S
tudents voted and at Winter Formal
the king and queen of each class
were crowned. These students represent quite a versatile bunch.
Senior royalty comprises Marc
Wong and Emily Hartstein. Both are
active members of the student body:
Wong as Fine Arts Commissioner and
Hartstein on Class Council. Both the
king and queen described their night
as memorable.
Wong, who can be seen on Wood-
bridge Live, has also played the cello in
orchestra for four years. “It was really
fun and it was my first time going,”
Wong said. Not a bad way to end his
last formal.
The artistic senior queen’s work
can be seen throughout the school,
whether as the Golden Arrow’s very
own Backpage editor or designer of
the Beatles-inspired senior shirt.
While being crowned, all Hartstein
could think about was how “[teacher
and cheer advisor] Tracy Schandler
was placing a crown on my head.”
The junior king and queen were
Josh Martinez and Danielle Derman,
respectively, both known to be affable
members of the class of 2010.
“I was really honored that my class
chose me,” Derman said.
Derman, who went to the dance with
senior Yoni Viner, described winning
the title as a highlight to an already
“really fun night.”
sophomores Jennifer Gaultiere and Josh Kingsland are sophomore queen and king.
photo by Dawson Photography
A talented actor and singer, the bubbly junior queen can soon be seen in
the annual spring play, The Birds, as
well as the spring musical, Seussical
the Musical.
Derman and Martinez both had similar reactions upon being crowned. “It
was pretty cool,” he said, “The party
bus was fun, too.”
Martinez, a second-time formal attendee and soccer player, thoroughly
enjoyed the Knott’s Berry Farms
rides.
Student-elected kings and queens
said had they were shocked that they
had won over the other candidates in
their class.
Jennifer Gaultiere, sophomore
queen, said, “as they were announcing who had won, I wasn’t sure if
I heard right when they called my
name. It came on as such a shock that
the school had chosen me over all the
other girls”.
“I was extremely honored when I
found out that people who I don’t even
know chose me as their Winter Formal
queen,” said freshman queen Casey
Prottas, who was crowned alongside
Daniel Toberty. “It was surprising
to me that I won because all the other
girls were super awesome. It came as
quite a shock when they called my
name and said I won.”
“I think it’s just being nice to everyone you talk to and having an all
around positive attitude towards those
around you,” Gaultiere said.
“I believe that getting to know people
by taking part in extra curricular
activities played a huge part in my
nomination and win,” said sophomore
king Josh Kingsland.
Whatever they were thinking, it’s
fair enough to say that this eclectic
batch of Winter Formal kings and
queens exemplify diverse aspects of
Woodbridge High.
freshmen Casey Prottas and Daniel Toberty are formal royalty of the class of 2012.
photo by Dawson Photography
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Boudin SF offers a taste of the Bay Area
 This baker y and
restaurant has a great
menu including soups
and sandwiches.
by Tiffany Ujiiye
B
Staff Writer
oudin SF, located on 2083 Main
Street, fuses San Francisco Bay
cuisine and a French style bakery
together in a tasteful experience with
reasonable prices.
Opened in fall of 2007, this
bistro has a lot to offer with exceptional flavors. Boudin’s signature
dish, New England clam chowder, has
revolutionized how we eat our soups.
Renowned in the San Francisco Bay
area for their sourdough, this bakery
incorporates their seafood delight in a
bread bowl that has been made famous
by this bakery.
The price of a regular sized bowl
starts at $6.75, depending on the type
of chowder or soup. The chowder consists of a basic broth and clam, and its
thick composure can be described as
a sort of comfort food with a hint of
delicacy between the tang of the bread
and salt from the clams.
Boudin is not only known for its
chowder, but also for its sandwiches.
The specialty sandwiches do not contain the ordinary ham and cheese, but
have a European edge. Under signature
sandwiches comes a list of assorted
dishes. The chicken pesto is perfect for
a light lunch, containing garlic, basil,
olive oil, and Italian pine nut pesto
with their sourdough slices.
If you are in search of something
more fulfilling, perhaps the Crab Cake
Sandwich could do the trick. Although
pricey, hovering at $8, you will not
be disappointed. It contains a thinly
steamed crab with a very warm crunch
of parmesan cheese coating that has
been toasted to perfection.
This small bistro and bakery
savory sandwhiches Customers can choose from an array of Bay Area-themed foods.
photo by Plum and Lion
nestled within Irvine’s business district
will not disappoint. The atmosphere
of the restaurant itself is enjoyable,
composed of a richness and warmth.
Wood floors stretching throughout
the entrance and seating area gives a
very welcoming touch. There is also a
viewing case to see the bakers at work
creating sourdough bread and addressing diner’s curiosity towards what the
chefs and bakers are doing.
It wouldn’t suit those who are not
particularly fond of seafood cuisine;
however, the menu has assorted alternatives that can cover a wide range of
tastes and budgets. Boudin SF brings
the taste of feel of the San Francisco
Warf area to its new location in Orange
County and could be a fulfilling trip
to make.
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February 6, 2009
Arts & Entertainment
Andrea Hudes, Jasmine Lau perform in Rose Parade
 Students elaborate
on the experience
of auditioning and
performing in the annual
Rose Parade.
by Leanna Su and Nicole Vandal
Staff Writers
P
articipating in the annual Rose
Parade isn’t something that most
people, let alone high school students, can boast about. But for senior
Andrea Hudes and junior Jasmine
Lau, marching in the Rose Parade
was a reality.
Hudes, one of the cocaptains for
the color guard team, was chosen to
march in the parade after tryouts. “It
was an all-day process. We had to be
there at 9 [a.m.] and learn the try-out
routine and then actually try out, so we
didn’t know if we had made the team
until 5 [p.m.],” Hudes explained.
Although she auditioned for a
spot in the Rose Parade, Hudes did
not have any set expectations. “I didn’t
really have many expectations when
I tried out, because I honestly had no
idea what to expect!”
After making it onto the Rose
Parade, Hudes underwent intense prac-
Colorguard Cocaptain Andrea Hudes demonstrates her flag-spinning skills in the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena.
After a strenuous audition and rehearsal process, Hudes was supported by family and friends who drove to see the event.
photo by Janice Hansen
tice training every Sunday starting in
October. Over winter break, practice
was increased to five or six hours a
day, every day.
“My family and friends are the
Andrea Hudes twirls her flag with fellow high school colorguard performers.
Hudes was joined by Jasmine Lau who performed in the band.
photo by Janice Hansen
only reason I made it through the whole
process without a major meltdown,”
said Hudes.
In fact, Hudes’ parents drove her
up to Pasadena every day for practice,
and on the day before the parade,
many of her close friends stayed there
overnight just to see Hudes in the
parade.
Her hard work and determination
culminated into her friends and family cheering her on while standing on
the sidelines. “That moment made me
thankful for all the sweat and tears I
had put into the parade,” Hudes remembered.
Her experience with the Rose
Parade was undoubtedly great. “It’s
one of those things that you will never
get to do again in your life.”
Lau, one of our band members,
also participated in the Rose Parade
this year. After hearing that her stepbrother successfully auditioned for
the BOA Honor Band of America and
made it, with her other stepbrother, a
member of the Riverside Community
College Marching Band, Lau and her
family thought that it would be a great
experience if all three children were
in the Rose Parade together.
Lau also auditioned for the BOA
Honor Band of America. “I didn’t
think I would actually make the band
because it was an honor band for
America,” Lau said.
Lau got lucky as the week of
hard-core rehearsals happened to be
the first week of our winter break,
starting on Dec. 27.
Her family and friends supported
her immensely; they even went to the
Rose Parade to watch her perform. “It
was really cool because I could hear
them yelling my name,” Lau said.
For Lau, the best part about being in the Rose Parade was getting to
meet and spend time with dedicated
musicians from across the nation.
“Living with crazy bandos for a week
was amazingly fun! It was like I got to
live in a little band bubble for a week!”
Lau said.
Hudes and Lau both enjoyed
their experience with the Rose Parade;
sharing unforgettable memories.
February 6, 2009
Arts & Entertainment
Golden Arrow
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Broadway Cabaret closes to sold out audience
Musical theatre
presents an assortment of
Broadway hits.
by Ellie Bozmarov
Staff Writer
T
he musical theater program
presented its Broadway Cabaret
show last Thursday and Friday in the
theater.
Friday night’s show was sold out,
and the house seemed pretty packed
on Thursday as well.
The cabaret was directed by Kristine Linares. She has been working
with Woodbridge for the past seven
years and previously starred in Miss
Saigon on Broadway.
“This show is another opportunity
for the kids to shine,” Linares said.
“It’s tiring but worth it,” said freshman
Harrison Shin of the grueling process
of weekly rehearsals.
“The cast is really connected this
year,” noted junior Danielle Derman,
which made it easier for everyone to
spend so much time together and build
the chemistry necessary for future
productions.
The series of snippets of musicals
Headed for Broadway the cast of the musical theatre production pose for a
photo during tech week rehearsals for the sold out performance.
photo by Ellie Bozmarov
flowed smoothly from one to the next,
with the show’s only problem being
technical difficulties when increasing
the volumes of the microphones of
those on stage.
The cabaret had several highlights. The performers brought an
added intensity to the song “Do You
Hear the People Sing” from Les Mis-
erables, and it brought forth a favorable
response.
Senior Ashley Matthews’s “All
That Jazz” solo from Chicago and
Sean Philips’s rendition of “Les Poissons” from The Little Mermaid were
also crowd favorites.
The end of the show featured a
selection of songs from High School
Musical and High School Musical 3:
Senior Year.
The selection was particularly suitable for this cabaret. Andy
Dodd, a former Woodbridge student,
wrote some of the songs for the
High School Musical films, including “I Just Want to be With You.”
“The cabaret musical was absolutely amazing. At a certain moment,
I thought I was going to cry,” junior
Mitchell Viera exclaimed after the
show.
The cabaret served as a fund
raiser for the upcoming spring musical, Seussical.
With the Cat in the Hat as the
narrator, Seussical will use a bevy of
colorful characters from Dr. Seuss
books to tell a story with a deeper
meaning.
“The message behind it is tolerance of different people,” said Broadway Cabaret’s producer Joslynne
Blasdel.
Vocal director of the cabaret, Rob
Blaney, pointed out that all of the songs
are written entirely in rhyme.
Seussical is almost entirely cast
at this point, and will be presented in
the beginning of May.
Katt Dreyfuss performs set of original contemporary songs
 Dreyfuss exemplifies
local talent and ambition.
by Jasmine Kianfard
A
Staff Writer
coustic guitarist and junior, Katt
Dreyfuss, showcased her passion
for music when she performed at a
local Orange County venue known
as Hogue Barmichaels on Saturday,
Jan. 10.
Hogue Barmichaels is a popular
venue where many aspiring bands and
musicians perform to get their music
heard. Many times this is the place
where musicians try to put themselves
out into the music world or maybe even
land a gig.
“She put on a great show. Her
acoustic jams were soothing and very
pleasing to listen to. The song choices
were great and she played her own
material along with several of today’s
popular hits. Everyone was singing
with her. It was a lot of fun,” drummer
of another local band Taylor Warren,
Kevin Giltz, said.
“It was a small venue, but Katt
was good. Her covers were amazing.
I think she takes inspirations from
her own life to write songs,” Bridget
Kaba said.
“She is not afraid to be vulnerable
on stage. She is very comfortable on
stage,” said Kaba.
For Dreyfuss, music is a way to
release her energy and express herself.
She is happy to share her music with
all of her fans and friends.
Dreyfuss encourages students to
approach her or ask her about her
CDs. Albums are on sale and can be
purchased from Dreyfuss directly.
Katt Dreyfuss rocks out on her acoustic guitar performing songs from Feist,
Paramore, and her own songs.
photo by Richard Lin
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February 06, 2009
In-Depth
Golden Arrow
Woodbridge High School
A Black & White Affair
Top 10 best dressed seniors of winter formal ‘09
Commentary by Back Page Editor Emily Hartstein
John Demar and Jodi Sagorin
A
match made in heaven, Jodi Sagorin and John Demar were visions of vintage couture in black and
white. Sagorin looked like an angel in her flowing white dress. With the tall, dark, and handsome Demar
alongside her for the evening, Sagorin was able to dance
the night away in her gorgeous heels. It seems impossible that two incredibly nice people can be so ridiculously
good looking, but there’s no denying it with these two.
photo by: Jodi Sagorin
Andrea Hudes and Nick McCain
W
hat’s black and white and red all over? [Excluding the Golden
Arrow of course] Andrea Hudes! Undeniably unique, Andrea rocked her bold flower printed dress with the equally
stylish Nick McCain on her arm. Andrea’s show-stopping red pumps
sparked waves of envy while Nick looked as if he were ready to shoot
a scene in an upcoming James Bond film. Most memorable about the
duo was the pair of warm smiles they wore throughout the entire night.
photo by: Photo Editor Katie Yax
Golden Arrow
Woodbridge High School
In Depth
photo by: Photo Editor Katie Yax
Neil Frank and Emily Edmunds
F
un, flirty, and sophisticated, Emily Edmunds
went beyond even her usual standards of distinctively classy style. The dress appeared to be inspired by the seaside with delicate seashell-esque details from the waist down. The overall look channeled
the inner energy of ASB’s Publicity Commissioner,
which is a genuine mixture of confidence, happiness,
and spunk. Her date, Neil Frank, from Mission Viejo
High School, complemented Edmunds’ style looking
sharp in a tuxedo while keeping up with his spirited date.
photo by: Katie Yax
James Hewitt and Sarah Kettler
S
arah Kettler and James Hewitt are the new
faces of the Republican Party. Kettler’s jewel toned pink strapless dress accentuated her
figure flawlessly as she held her clutch gracefully,
while Hewitt stood by her side with an air of stature all his own. Ron Paul, what? Hewitt looked
fly in his suit, case closed. It is ridonkulous how
two people can be this fiery hot and good looking.
This power couple has proven they exude style.
Max Bloom and Madison Murphy
M
adison Murphy and Max Bloom from Irvine High proved to be a very fun and
put-together couple. Murphy looked absolutely gorgeous in her green and blue dresses
which accentuated the lovely Betsy Johnson shoes
unfortunately not pictured here. Bloom’s classy
olive green vest and tie ensemble perfectly complimented his date. Together, Bloom and Murphy made one chic and good looking couple.
photo by: Photo Editor Katie Yax
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February 6, 2009
Arts & Entertainment
Golden Arrow
Randall Ford, Paul Kim, both Eric Lee's excel in art
 January artists of the
month participate in
theatre, music, and art.
by Kari Secard and Desiree Bibayan
Editors
R
andall Ford is truly the “jack of
all trades” when it comes to vocal
music, so he was a natural choice for
the Vocal Music Artist of the Month.
Ford is involved in Entertainers, Drama, Traveling Troubadours, Cabaret
and the Musical Theatre, including the
upcoming Seussical the Musical. He
became interested in singing during
his freshman year when he participated
in Acapella.
Singing is in Ford’s blood. “I
grew up watching my brother in Entertainers, so I had an idea that I might
enjoy it coming into high school,” Ford
noted.
Over the past four years, Ford has
accumulated many memories with the
vocal department, and he says that it
is a part of high school he will “never
forget.” Though he is clearly a talented
individual, he sees music more as a
hobby than a possible profession.
“I love singing, but I don’t know if I
will continue it in college. We’ll see
what happens.”
Paul Kim must have art in his
blood, as well. This month’s Visual
Artist of the Month has been involved
with art since he was a little kid.
“I’ve been doing art since I was young,
but my experience with the art depart-
ment here has been really fantastic.”
Kim enjoys all aspects of visual arts,
including drawing and painting,
though there is one aspect that he
enjoys the most.
“I love the human figure. I have
the most fun incorporating the human
figure into art.”
He plans to take his passion for
visual arts into college with him, and
hopes one day to be involved in an
artistic profession.
After 11 years of playing the
cello, Eric Lee’s talents have earned
him a spot as a first chair cellist of
the Philharmonic Orchestra. He is
also a member of the Pacific Youth
Symphony Orchestra.
Inspired by a cousin’s performance, Lee found himself captivated
by the music and decided to pursue
it. While playing music, either as a
soloist or a member of an orchestra, he
becomes in sync with all of the other
musicians.
As a part of an orchestra, Lee
admitted the restrictions in following the tempo of the conductor. The
need to create his own tempo adds to
his love of being a soloist. “It’s freer,
you can take your time, and I create
my own music,” Lee said.
In the midst of junior year, Lee
finds his practice time lessoning. Lee
has not reached a conclusive decision
on whether or not to pursue music
beyond college or to enter business
school. But without a doubt his
dedication and passion for the cello
relates to his motto “Don’t ever force
music…it’ll never come to you like
that.”
The next artist happens to be
conveniently (or confusingly) also
named Eric Lee.
Lee is not your average artsy senior.
He started out playing the trumpet
in marching band then realized his
love for drawing at the start of junior
year.
Though he started out in Fundamentals of Art, Baker realized Lee’s
talent early on and placed him in AP
Drawing.
Lee enjoys drawing human
figures and examining the ways of
Picasso. Although Lee admits to his
second semester senioritis he’s still
dedicated to his drawings.
An enthusiastic Lee hopes to be
accepted into Cornell’s architecture
program but in the meantime is still
excited about his last year, “being a
senior rocks!”
to make the gamer feel as if he or she
is actually a trench-fighting soldier in
World War II, very few would disagree
that Call of Duty 5: World at War is one
of the best shooting games of 2008.
“It gives me goose bumps every
time I play; I’ve never experienced a
more realistic war game in my life,”
said avid gamer and sophomore Serkan Guvenc. Call of Duty 5 takes war
games to a whole new level with its
extreme realism. The guns look real,
the cries sound real, and most importantly, the non-stop entertainment is
real.
One noticeable difference in this
year’s Call of Duty game compared
to the previous installment, Call of
Duty 4: Modern Warfare, is the time
period. “COD 5,” as many Call of
Duty junkies like to say, takes place
during the early 1940s which means
older weapons than those included in
“COD 4,” which takes place in current
time has up-to-date weapons.
“Personally, I prefer Call of Duty
4’s weapon selection over the new
COD because I can actually recognize
what gun my character is using,” said
senior Brendan Crofts.
Call of Duty 5 has also introduced
a brand new four player Co-Op mode
this year. Solely in COD 5, this mode
enables players to play online and
complete missions with other friends
who are playing the same game from
the convenience of their own home.
This new mode saves gamers from
boredom and spending money on
gas!
Whether it’s for your birthday,
Valentine’s Day, or any other day
you feel like making ten times better,
I unquestionably give Call of Duty 5:
World at War two thumbs up.
Artist of the Month Randall Ford charms fellow performer Bridget Kaba
during the Broadway Cabaret show in the theatre.
photo by Ellie Bozmarov
Call of Duty 5: World at War receives two thumbs up by gamers
 Newest Call of Duty
gains solid reception in
the gaming industry.
by Jake Altman
Staff Writer
C
all of Duty is a title that most serious gamers have grown to love.
In Activision’s newest addition to the
series, Call of Duty 5: World at War,
these gamers are definitely not disappointed. From the game’s abnormally
superb visual appearance to its ability
February 6, 2009
Arts & Entertainment
Golden Arrow
Slumdog Millionaire unlikely hit
Lovestruck
 Oscar-nominated Slum
Dog Millionaire is one of
the best films of the year.
L
by James Anderson
Staff Writer
HOT TOPICS
W
hat’s so interesting about an
Indian boy on a game show?
Well, when it includes scenes of
rampant adolescents accompanied
by the hip-twerking grooves of
M.I.A., it’s hard to go wrong.
Jamal Malik is a teenage
boy from the slums of Mumbai,
India. Working as an assistant
at a telemarketing agency, he
is chosen as a contestant in the
Indian version of “Who Wants To
Be a Millionaire?” After correctly
answering every question, Jamal
is taken in and interrogated by the
police under suspicion of cheating,
with the last question of the
show unanswered. Throughout
his interrogation, the events and
history of Jamal’s life are revealed
by the explanations for his answers.
From beginning to end,
the events of his childhood and
adolescence are beautifully
recorded. The scenery of
the Indian slums is depicted
gorgeously, but with a roughand-tumble edginess that gives
the movie an almost-dirty appeal.
From the Slums to the city Slum Dog Millionaire
captivates audiences with original and clever story. photo by Salt Lake City Arts Council
Beside the cinematography, the acting in Slumdog
is impeccable. The several actors playing brothers,
Jamal and Salim, represent their characters well at
their different ages, and their respective parts of the
film mesh together well in the grand scheme. Director
Danny Boyle definitely put a lot of effort in finding the
best actors and the best scenery.
At no point during the film was I bored. I found
nothing cliché about it, and the story was refreshingly
original and clever. Slumdog is by far the best movie
I have seen since the summer, and I plan on seeing it
again. This movie is worth $10.50.
Andrew Bird's Noble Beast released
 Andrew Bird's newest
album is a mix of surprises
and snoozes.
by Ellie Bozmarov
Staff Writer
N
oble Beast, the fifth full-length
studio album from singer, multiinstrumentalist, songwriter, and professional whistler Andrew Bird was
released two weeks ago on Jan. 20.
Bird’s unique use of classical
instruments has earned him a place
among today’s best chamber pop artists. This new album shows that Bird
can use nearly any instrument in his
songs and yield a final product that is
highly original.
The album as a whole is about nature’s natural transformation and evolution, and how it mirrors his own as an
artist.
Noble Beast reveals how Bird has grown since his
last album, Armchair Apocrypha.
The mix between Ricky Martin’s type of Latin music and Radiohead-esque computerized instrumentals is
bewildering coming from Bird, but fun to listen to.
“Tenuousness” and “Anonanimal” are the stars of the
album. Coincidentally, they are also the most criticized.
Both pieces are prime examples of Bird getting carried
away with his lyrics, stringing words together that sound
good together but have no real meaning.
The album manages to pull through in the end, and
each song becomes better every time it is replayed.
If you’ve never heard any of Bird’s songs, then you may
be about to find yourself loving a whole new genre. If
you’re already a Bird fan, this album is definitely one to
pick up, despite its dull moments.
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ove is in the air. So this Valentine’s Day, I
have concocted my own list of Arts and
Entertainment favorites to make that special
day spent with your special someone exactly as
special as it should be.
For couples in that lovey-dovey stage
where all you want is each other- there’s more
than enough romance between the two of you,
so stay in and cuddle as you watch art’s greatest
gifts to mankind: the tear-jerking romance. Sip
peppermint hot cocoa and take turns wiping
each other’s tears as you snuggle up to the
sight of Leonardo DiCaprio kissing Kate Winslet
goodbye in “Titanic,” or Ryan Gosling and Rachel
McAdams falling head-over-heals for each other
in “The Notebook."
For couples just embarking on the road
towards matching coffee mugs and customized
ring tones- spend Valentine’s Day frolicking
in your newfound romance and enjoy what
the entertainment industry has so generously
provided for Cupid’s famous day. With these
unconventional romances filling the big screen,
it would be downright ungrateful not to watch
these Oscar-worthy romances. Stroll through
the Spectrum and enjoy a cupcake from Sweet
Spot Baker’s Workshop before getting tickets to
these two timeless romances: “The Curious Case
of Benjamin Button” and “Twilight.”
But most importantly for those of us
single on this fuzzy pink holiday- remember
that Valentine’s Day does not have to be Singles
Awareness Day. It might be tempting to put “A
Walk to Remember” on repeat or blast “Forever
and Always” as you storm through your Cherry
Garcia, but all that’ll get you is some smudged
mascara and an expanding waistline. So take
the 14th with class and pop in “Forgetting Sarah
Marshall” or “Legally Blonde” as you enjoy not
having to worry about doing your make-up,
flexing your biceps, or whether or not your
breath stinks.
Love Always,
Your hopelessly romantic
Nicole Jazayeri
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Opinion
February 6, 2009
Issue 4
Drawing by Emily Hartstein
Tale of two Valentine's Day students
 Love is something beautiful and speical, something

by Nicole Jazayeri
by Meenakshi Mukherjee
everyone should celebrate.
A &E Editor
I
have always been a hopeless romantic. I love love. I love the
idea of love, the reality of love, the
exhilarating spontaneity of love, and
the complete contentment that you
can only get from sharing a milkshake
at Ruby’s with someone special on a
Saturday night. Being the type of girl
who finds chocolate covered strawberries Heaven-sent and literally “oohs”
and “awwes” at those adorable Builda-Bear teddies, It’s probably not hard
to guess why I love Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day is the one day of the
year where we get to celebrate what is
most important in our lives; the people
who make our lives worth living. It’s
about celebrating love in the simplest
and sweetest way possible. It’s about
throwing yourself out there to go out
of your way to make someone else’s
day special, whether with a cupcake,
singing candy gram, carnation or mini
serenade in the quad. It’s about letting
yourself fall in love.
Love is about all those little moments that you can’t put into words.
Love might not be about flowers,
chocolates, watching “A Walk to Remember,” or dancing to your song as
it drifts onto the radio. Love may not
be big gawking Hallmark cards or life-
sized hot pink teddy bears, but love is
always something worth celebrating.
Valentine’s Day is the one day of
the year where the rest of the world
can see love in the unashamed and
beautiful way that I see it everyday.
It’s the day where you don’t have to
be embarrassed to walk hand-in-hand
with the person of your dreams, whispering sweet nothings to him or her
the whole while. It’s the day where
you don’t have to try to hide the goose
bumps on your heart.
It’s easy to be bitter and look onto
Valentine’s Day with the tainted
glasses of a heartbroken or seriouslywronged lover, but there is a definite
beauty that comes with embracing
Valentine’s Day. Whether single or in a
relationship, who can argue against the
power of chocolate and champagne-or
in our case apple cider?
This Valentine’s Day I just want to
say to every Edward Cullen-adoring
teenage girl and every secretly (or notso-secretly) romantic teenage boy, that
there is hope. Regardless of whether
Hallmark continues to carry those ostentatious, large, glittery valentines, as
long as love exists, so will Valentine’s
Day. And believe me, Love isn’t going
anywhere.
Another pointless and idealistic holiday to keep
woman from the truth.
V
Sports Editor
alentine’s Day is a business, one
that preys on the weaknesses
of women. The hate I have for this
holiday goes farther than me being
single. It has to do with the stupidity
of women in love that comes with the
Hallmark holiday.
It’s a day is devoted to an idea, that
to so many means so much. At the same
time, that day is filled with materialistic
obsession that often makes one forget
about minor details. So he gave you
a pretty necklace. But girl, he’s also
cheating on you.
Sure chocolate, teddy bears, roses,
and cards chock full of love and
promises are nice, but the truth is that
soon enough those promises will be
forgotten; all you’ll have left are tears
and a teddy bear that reminds you of
everything that once made you feel so
happy and safe.
We in America are all about the singling out of minorities, single women
included. Society tries to make you
feel better about this by publishing
articles in Cosmo like ‘Single Girls
Defy Cupid with these Valentines
Day Ideas!” Yes, please defy the god
of love, see how that comes back to
kick your rear-end five years down the
road. Love is a distraction from what
the real goal should be, victory. There
are 17 women in the U.S. Senate, that’s
out of 100. It’s because we’re too busy
getting jilted. Women get blind sighted
while in love. She doesn’t want to
believe her boy is cheating on her, or
that he doesn’t love her anymore. So
she won’t, because on Valentine’s Day
he bought her a nice vase of roses.
Victory should be the power to
realize when a boy isn’t treating you
well, the power to see that you can be
more than just a trophy wife, and the
power to realize that you don’t need
to beg for him back, that you can live
without him.
Valentine’s Day is full of false hope
and it’s time to stop covering the pain
up with its the materialistic gains. Love
is not seasonal, it’s undying and relentless. Show the world you’re a strong,
beautiful, and independent woman.
Be selfish, love yourself the way you
love him. Love is not something to fill
a void; it’s not something to comfort
you because you’re scared. Love is
uninterrupted happiness; it’s not the
feelings that you can’t live without
them, but instead it’s the feeling that
you’d rather not be without them.
So with that said, Happy Valentine’s
Day guys, have a good one.
Street Talk
Celebrity look-alikes!
photos by Katie Yax
Freshman Kendall Brennan:
Mr. Beaker from The Muppets
Sophomore Ally Weber:
Shirley Henderson, as Moaning
Myrtle from "Harry Potter"
Junior Brad Urman :
Robert Pattinson, as Edward Cullen
from "Twilight"
Senior Nick McCain:
Gary Dourdan, as Warrick Brown
in CSI
Golden Arrow
Time of transitions
T
he beginning of a new semester
marks a new beginning similar
to that of the New Year. We are
given the opportunity to start anew
and make resolutions to continue
our successes and to correct our
faults with our motivation and our
focuses directed toward the end of
the school year.
It is an exciting time to say the
least. The time between February
and June carries a special weight
to the senior Warriors. Second semester and finally being able to call
ourselves “second semester seniors”
incites a strange duality of emotions;
it is ominous and promising. It is
hopeful and a little bit heartbreaking.
With each of our new beginnings
comes a responsibility to ensure
a smooth transition. As we make
ours, so does the rest of the country.
There are parallels between that of
the transition from administration
to administration and semester to
semester. The extent of the significance of ours does not extend
beyond us, but in terms of personal
history it matters a great deal.
We can take lessons from the
highly televised transition into the
Obama administration. We can get
organized. We can choose those
best suited to accompany us on our
journey. We can prioritize and act
accordingly. We can maintain and
promote a sense of hope in the future
that lies ahead.
It’s really up to us to make the best
out of the rest of this semester. We
can depend only on ourselves – our
actions and our decisions - to ensure
our own happiness and success and
the same goes for our country and
to all of its citizens.
Maryam Shamlou, EIC
Editor in Chief
Maryam Shamlou
Managing Editor
Banu Naraghi
Copy Editors
Danielle Da Costa
Christy Leung
Sanaz Toossi
Ryan Menezes
February 6, 2009
Opinion
Photo Editor
Katie Yax
News Editor
Maryam Shamlou
Features Editor
Kari Secard
In-Depth
Nadia Alarcon
UC schools cut students

UC schools look to
admit more out of state
students
by Christy Leung
Copy Editor
A
s seniors expecting to go off to
four year schools, we have been
shortchanged. The University of
California announced Dec. 6 that they
would be trimming freshman enrollment for next fall by 2,300 students
due to the worsening state budget
crisis. With the exception of Berkeley
and Merced, all UC schools will feel
the crunch.
Students have been working hard for
four years only to receive this unfortunate surprise. It is unfair that some
hard working high school students
are getting cheated while community
college students are getting rewarded.
Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing
against those in community college.
Because you don’t need as high of
a GPA at community college, those
students already have a better chance
at getting into the UC of their choice
compared to high school students. The
University of California is making it
even harder for high school students
and easier for community college
students to get into their school of
choice.
Senior Jamie Tian explains the budget cuts as “unfair and nerve-racking.”
A college-bound senior and a hardworker, Tian has planned on possibly
attending a UC. With the budget cuts,
however, she is more than just nervous.
“The University of California has the
capacity to hold a certain amount of
students each year but this year it gets
cut. It just really isn’t fair.”
California students have always
prided themselves in the University
of California schools. The UC’s are
specifically tailored to those who live
in the state. With the budget crisis,
out-of-state students are getting the
better end of the deal as opposed to
California-natives. It’s called the University of California for a reason.
We are being put second in line to
those already in community college
and out-of-state students. We are
being pushed away from the schools
that are meant for us. But the situation
gets worse: tuition will increase. The
University of California expects to
increase undergraduate tuition by 7.4
percent in the fall, which comes with
a warning that there could be another
mid year tuition boost if California’s
budget continues to decline. The
class of 2009 has officially been hit
the hardest at what is supposed to be
the best year of our lives. They call
it our ultimate year? Cheated to the
max is more like it.
Despite the opposition, the UC system says that these enrollment cuts will
be better in the long run, as classroom
size is getting to be so bad that some
students are sitting out in the halls and
supplies are getting short.
This gets any college-bound senior
shaking in their shoes. We’ve worked
so hard. The worst case scenario we
could have ever pictured has emerged:
you open up your letter. Four years of
sweat, blood, late nights, and no sleep
have come down to this one single,
solitary moment. You open up the
letter; rejected. You know you were
completely qualified. You met all the
standards, if not exceeded them. You
saw this school as your safety. But
thanks to the economy, you have officially been rejected by the UC you
most likely would have gotten into if
only you were a senior last year. Terrified would be an understatement.
Golden Arrow
A&E Editor
Nicole Jazayeri
Opinion Editor
Desiree Bibayan
Sports Editor
Meenakshi Mukherjee
Back Page Editor
Emily Hartstein
Contributing Writers
Audrey Leung, Ellie Bozmarov, Greg Koeller,
Jordan Sanchez, Leanna Celine Su, Tiffany
Ujiiye, Jacob Altman, Jenelle Humphrey,
Mustafa Khan, Jasmine Kianfard, Taylor
Misewicz, Keivan Mojmali, Bradley Urman, Nicole Vandal, Asia Howelle, James
Anderson
Adviser
Meredith LaPlante
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Four Years
I
’m in the weirdest relationship. I
entered it knowing it would last
four years, and four years only. There is a constant battle between
love and hate. I have days where I
find myself consumed with self-fulfillment and others with just bitter
sadness. The oddest thing is I know
when it ends my tears will be filled
with joy and dejection, but I know
I’m not alone, it’s a relationship
all teenagers must go through, this
crazy thing called high school.
Never have I been in a place where
I met so many people I really liked,
and really disliked. The whole situation, three and a half years later, still
baffles me. Some people like Jeff
Alexander, Joe Banner, and Shan
Wu, whether they know or not, have
changed my life. I wish Alexander
were my crazy supportive dad, Banner my cool weird uncle, and Wu
my pessimistic (but secretly loving)
older brother.
At times I’m really not sure how
I kept my sanity through all the late
nights and drama, but so far I’ve
made it out alive, so I’m a little
proud. I think anyone who makes
it to senior year deserves a pat on
the back. Besides the overwhelming
loads of work, you can’t escape the
drama, Laguna Beach style.
Woodbridge High has so many
connotations to me; anger, compassion, loneliness, comfort, adolescence, etc. I will never be able
to really explain what this place is,
or has been, to me. Currently I’m
thankful for being in this relationship, but at the same time a little
nauseous. As much fun and torture
this roller coaster has been, I just
want to experience life, one without
a thesis.
Desiree Bibayan, Opinion Editor
Errata:
Ellie Bozmarov- Brett Solow photo credit and
SCRAM article in News Section
Leanna Su- Starbucks article
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Issue 4
Warrior basketball shocked at buzzer
by Jordan Sanchez
Staff Writer
 Warriors take
another game into OT
losing, 55-57.
B
oys' basketball is fighting hard
through the middle of league
with a 3-4 record after a tough loss to
Foothill on Wednesday night. Junior
guard Ryan Garvin tied the game at
55 with a driving layup with less than
15 seconds left in overtime. Foothill
then drew up a play and converted
a running jumper with less than a
second left, giving Foothill the improbable victory.
After beating the Northwood Timberwolves (0-6) in a tough game last
Friday night. The next game is tonight,
when the boys will face off against
El Toro.
With all the losses being only a
couple points short of victory, the
team is in a competitive league this
season. The Warriors can easily turn
their record around and have a chance
to make the playoffs. “The league is
very balanced and competitive this
year and all the games are close,”
explained coach John Halagan. The
games the team has lost have been by
only a few points. “We are expect-
ing more from this half of league,
we want to make it to the top,” said
senior Yanick Kulich. “There are six
playoff games left, we either come
ready to play or else we lose,” said
Halagan.
The team has been struggling with
the loss of players because of injury
and health reasons. Seniors Daniel
DiBiase, Clayton Moore, and David
Enfinger have all been out this season for foot and ankle injuries, and
recently senior Michael Lambert has
been out due to a head injury. “It’s
hard not being out there helping your
team, but we have a lot of guys that
are stepping up,” said team captain
Enfinger.
With the losses due to injuries, other
players need to step up to the plate
and keep the team alive. Players such
as Kulich and senior Sean Mcvety
seem to be keeping the intensity up,
working hard and doing what they do
best. But Halagan is really looking
for contributions from everyone.
“Well I’ll tell you what, the level
of focus is definitely going to be
raised,” said DiBiase, “We’re going
to win some ball games.” The boys
are looking on keeping more focus
this half of league play and winning
boys got hops Senior Michael Lambert takes the shot over El Toro
helping the Warriors to their 3-4 record.
photo by Dawson Photography
is in the near future. They definitely
making the final score 56-42.
showed this on Friday night where
“We stay focused, practice hard,
they lost the lead midway through
play together,” said DiBiase, “We’re
the third quarter, but turned it around,
a pretty good ball club.”
outscoring the Timberwolves 20-11,
Lady Warriors finish off season beating Trabuco Hills, 12-2
by Nadia Alarcon
In-Depth Editor
 Waterpolo ends
season with win
against Trabuco, 12-2.
G
irls’ water polo season is slowly
coming to an end with their Sea
View League standing at 1-3-0 and
overall standing at 7-12-0. The girls
had a strong win against Trabuco Hills
Tuesday night, 12-2.
Senior captain Jasmin Pannier says,
“the girls did better than first expected,
winning three more games than first
expected, making it a huge accomplishment for us.”
Their biggest weakness for the team
this year was a lack of speed. Although
the girls lost their match against El Toro
10-3 on Jan. 28, senior goalie Ellen Soria
managed to fend off the Chargers with 12
amazing saves.
“Our defense is strong; we just have
trouble putting it in the net,” said Coach
Dion Gray, “We are shooting more now
which will definitely help us.”
Through these mishaps, the girls managed to take home victories including one
against rivals University High, 5-4.
“We did pretty well, one of our best
games was beating University by one point
in the last thirty seconds,” Pannier said.
GIRLS' H2O POLO Junior Amanda Sneed takes charge in the pool.
photo by Dylan Trumbull
Golden Arrow
February 6, 2008
Sports
Warrior basketball's Yanick
 Athlete of the month
Yanick Kulich steps up to
lead the Warriors to victory.
by Danielle DaCosta
Copy Editor
B
oys’ basketball, Yanick Kulich, has been
turning heads on and off the basketball court
this month. Kulich’s love for sports, he says,
flourished as a child. “I used to play soccer,
baseball, and hockey, but when I started playing basketball in fifth grade, it became my main
focus.” His practice and hard work finally paid
off last year when he made Varsity Basketball,
coached by John Halagan.
At first glance, the 6’6" “Big Man on Campus” sports his red and yellow basketball hoody
and matching shorts like many Warrior athletes,
but he is very excited and passionate when discussing his playing and the current season. “It
obviously feels way better to be on Varsity than
Junior Varsity,” he mentions. “It’s just more fun
and the games are way more intense.”
Month by month and game by game, Kulich
has been consistently improving his game,
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Kulich dominates the court
catching the attention of many, including his
classmates as well as coaches. “I think I’ve improved my game overall, but mostly my shooting
and jump shot; that’s what wins games.” The
senior is now averaging 12 points per game.
In the last four games alone, he has scored 93
points. “He’s been very productive during the
games this season,” said Halagan, “He goes
out and does what the team needs him to do.”
Even with his towering height over many
players, his wide arm length, and endless passion, there are still two major aspects he says he
lacks. “Defense as well as speed, but it probably
wouldn’t be bad if I also hit the weight room
a little more,” laughs Kulich.
During last Friday’s varsity game against
Northwood he scored 22 of the 56 total points,
making him the leading scorer with 263 points
overall this season. He is truly a humble team
player because he feels his success is 50 percent
him and 50 percent teamwork. “My team just
understands each other,” he says. “We have
our fun and goof off, but in the end we know
how to shoot well, to pull together, and take
the win.” Kulich still has three games left of
his final varsity season and many more points
to add to his name.
photo by Katie Yax
WARRIOR BASKETBALL team BREAKDOWN
57.4
POINTS PER
GAME
30.8
REBOUNDS PER
GAME
14.8
ASSISTS PER
GAME
8.2
STEALS PER
GAME
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Golden Arrow
Sports
Wrestling enters league finals with high hopes
Wrestling looks to end season
T
strong at league finals.
by Nadia Alarcon
T
In-depth Editor
he Warriors ended their season with a disappointing turnout last week against Huntington
Beach with a closing score of 36-37 and lost their
chance to proceed to CIF.
Senior Aviv Halpern started off the match with
a double leg first round of 171 lbs. His determination to keep HB pinned riled up the crowd. During
Heavyweight class, junior Ryan Karns pinned HB
in a close match up after an intense two rounds.
Junior Tad Fowler also managed to secure points
for the Warriors with pinning his rival in under a
minute, but lost the second round and left the score
Woodbridge wrestling gets pumped up for
36-36.
Sea View League finals.
This meet heated up during the final match
between Victor Fessler and HB with a tied score
photo by Kenneth Chung
and the last four points hanging in the balance. The
suspense of the battle to secure the final points ended
close to moving on to CIF. With their chances of
in overtime. Fessler managed to pull off a take down
CIF dissolved, the boys are now looking to finish
but lost in the last ten seconds.
off strong as they go compete in League Finals.
The closing match ended the season and came
Boys' soccer takes down Foothill High, 2-1
Warriors blow Foothill High off
the field beating them, 2-1.
by Greg Koeller
B
Staff Writer
oys’ soccer has had a strong start to their season and are currently tied for first place in the
Sea View League with a 4-1-2 record in league and
an 12-4-3 record overall. The team beat Foothill
High Wednesday night in a diffiicult but successful
win, 2-1.
At the midpoint of their season they’re look forward to finishing ranked high in their league and
continuing on to CIF. “Our season is off to a good
start,” said senior captain Sean Kirkpatrick. ,“each
game we increase our team chemistry, which should
give us a good run at CIF this year.”
The team is being led by Coach Sean Ganey
and the three captains: seniors Jacob Altman and
Kirkpatrick, and junior Paul Longuevan.
On Jan. 16, the team played El Toro, the secondranked team in the county. The first goal came in
the tenth minute of the game when a ball kicked
by junior Tyler Ortega was tapped in by junior
Marcus Grijalva. El Toro then came back late in
the second half to tie the game. The game ended
Fourth Quarter
in a 1-1 tie. Overall, the game was a hard fought
battle and both teams noticeably had it out for each
other. “The game was exhausting,” Altman said,
“There was a lot of tension between the players and
you could tell each team really wanted the win.”
The tie against El Toro has bumped Woodbridge
to the number ten spot in the boys’ top ten varsity
soccer teams in the county. “I believe that this
team has the potential for great success and if they
continue to play together and play well they will
find themselves reaping the rewards,” said Ganey.
On Jan. 28 the team played Trabuco Hills winning 2-0. Both goals were scored in the first half of
the game and the Warriors and goalie Longuevan
spent the second half defending their net. Junior
Andrew Sharp scored in the first five minutes of
the half which was later followed by another goal by
sohopmore Matt Laughlin in the last two minutes
of the half.
The team believes that this season’s success is
based on their strong chemistry and hard working
attitude. “I think that the team has a lot of chemistry this year, when in previous years we were
just a bunch of players with a lot of cliques.” said
Longuevan, “We work and grind and that’s why we
do so well.”
The Warriors, who are looking for another win,
will play at El Toro today at 3 .
here’s seven minutes left, you’re up by
15 points, and your lungs are burning.
The world is a sort of haze and nothing seems
to be making sense. You throw a couple of
trash passes, because your brain doesn’t want
to function anymore. The other team drains
a few threes, and you’re right back to square
one, 65-65.
It’s fourth quarter, and although it may
seem done, it’s far from anything of the sort.
The real fight has just begun; the one where
you have to keep fighting until that buzzer
rings. Are you going to give up? It’s second
semester. Seniors, are you going to give up?
We have made it so far. The apps are in,
and all that’s left is a mid-year report and the
last report card of our run through the K-12
public education system. We’re about to begin
what is said to be the most “pointless” and
“relaxing” semester of our lives, but is the
end of any game “pointless” or “relaxing”?
Don’t lose the game. Don’t slip up. Enjoy,
that 15-point lead, you’ve earned, but don’t
let up. Letters explaining your senioritis are
far from anything a college wants to read or
look at. They know the reason why you’re
getting D’s and F’s, and here’s the thing: they
don’t care.
Remember, there are millions of OVERqualified students for these colleges and
universities; a slip up automatically puts you
behind them. You’ve worked too hard to let
it go now. You’ve run the court, executed the
plays, now its time to follow through and finish.
We’re starting the beginning of the end.
It is bittersweet, but at the same time it’s so
wonderful. Wherever life is taking you next
year, I can only wish you the best of luck. I
hope that you’ve embraced this free education
and made it something that you will be able
to utilize in your future endeavors.
Failure isn’t an option right now guys. It is
fourth quarter and the team needs you just as
much as you need it. So Warriors, go, fight,
win!
GOSSIP QUEEN AND OCCASIONAL
SPORTS EDITOR,
Meenakshi Mukherjee
February 6 , 2009
Sports
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Lady Warriors put up tough fight against Foothill
photo by Katie Yax
COACH TO WIN The girls get pumped up during halftime by coach Eric Bangs.
Speed devil Senior Nicole Belz drives past El Toro, taking the ball to the basket.
photos by Sharon Chen
 Lady Warrior
basketball falls short
against Foothill ending
in a 21-45 defeat.
by Kevin Mojmali
Staff Writer
F
oothill High brought their A-game
to the Warrior Dome on Tuesday
beating the Lady Warriors 21-45.
Their previous loss was also against
Foothill, a close 34-37 game.
The Warriors, who are currently
ranked fifth in county, have a record of
18-2 and a 3-1 record in the Sea View
League. Dominating Trabuco Hills
on Jan. 27, 68-23, the girls gained an
easy victory. The blowout game was
a result of long hard hours of practice.
The tough defense allowed for fewer
than 14 points before halftime, while
the offense scored more than 37 points.
Knowing that Trabuco would attempt a
comeback, the Warriors kept it together
and crushed the Mustangs.
The Warrior team is full of great
talent. Leading the team are juniors
Ashley Ward, Erin Beadle, and senior
Julie Walton. “If they continue to
play the defense the way they’ve been
playing it, we have a shot at anybody,”
coach Eric Bangs said.
The Warriors have their eye on
winning league and moving on to
winning CIF. “We have a good chance
at winning CIF,” said Ward, “we’ve
got a lot of talent and we want to go
far.” With only two losses under their
belts, the dreams of winning aren’t
unrealistic. Experience is also a big
factor in the Warriors' success. “We
were playing together way before we
even started playing high school,”
said Beadle. With a long history and
a strong team dynamic, the Warriors
have added another brick to their road
to success.
Girls' soccer struggles for victory in Sea View League
 Girls' soccer facing
challenges in Sea View
Leauge play.
by Ryan Menezes
Copy Editor
A
fter a phenomenal preseason
which saw the team soar to a 71-1 record, the Lady Warrior Soccer
team has stumbled to a 0-4-3 record in
Sea View League play. Injury-plagued
and short on goals, the team has played
confidently but has not been able to
pull away for a win so far.
The Lady Warriors played their
most impressive game of league play
Feb. 3, in a Tuesday night showdown
at home against Foothill. Woodbridge
went up 2-0 in the second half, but
settled for a 2-2 draw with the Knights.
Senior midfielder Kayla Albin put in
a 1st half goal off an assist from junior
Allison Park that gave the Warriors
a 1-0 halftime lead and sophomore
midfielder Brooke ten Bosch put in
her team-leading seventh goal of the
year in the second half off a corner
kick from Albin. Foothill responded
by scoring two goals in the last 15
minutes of playing, giving them the
draw, the Warriors’ third tie of the
year.
Woodbridge capped off the month
of January with back-to-back shutout
losses, 2-0 at Northwood on Jan. 29,
their second defeat of the year to the
Timberwolves, and 3-0 at home to
Trabuco Hills on Jan. 27. The toughest
result of the season so far was a 1-1
draw to Huntington Beach on Jan. 22.
Sophomore forward Julian Hyodo
put Woodbridge up 1-0 with her first
goal of the season, but the team lost
its lead on a penalty kick converted by
Huntington in the last five minutes of
regulation.
Earlier games in league play went
very much the same way for Woodbridge. Brooke ten Bosch scored in
the seceond half against El Toro to
close the gap to 2-1, but the Warriors
would be denied from there on out and
suffered the loss. In a scoreless draw
against Football, senior goalkeeper
Roxy Barker saved four shots to
preserve the shutout.
Albin cited the amount of injuries as
a key factor in the Warriors struggles.
“We haven’t been playing both halves
of games,” said Albin, “but the injuries
really have forced us to play more
minutes.”
Senior Night is next Wednesday
against Huntington Beach, and captains Albin, Barker and Andrea Park
along with teammates Quinn Stewart,
Erin O’Connor, Makenzie Loefke
and Chelsea Hilliard will be looking
to finish their varsity careers with a
win. With the door almost closed on
making the CIF playoffs, the Lady
Warriors will look to finish strong in
league play.
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