March 18, 2015 The Julian News 7
Volume .3 - Issue 6
March 18, 2015
Page 1
Sonja Kodimer, Advisor
Lauren Vandewalle, Student Editor
Mr. Schlottman Speaks About
WASC Visit
by Lauren VandewaUe
Last Sunday through Tuesday, Julian High School had a WASC
visit.
As a student, I had a general idea about what this means but asked
Mr. Schlottman a few questions to insure that the Julian community
would be accurately updated about the visit.
What exactly is WASC?
"WASC is an organization that gives 'accreditation' to schools and
colleges. Accreditation is a way of insuring that the diplomas those
schools hand out have value. Schools need to meet the established
criteria in order for them to issue a diploma that is meaningful. WASC
stands for 'Western Association of Schools and Colleges'."
I saw two men walking around campus in suits, and even was able
to talk to them. What were their names?
"Our two visitors were: Jim C0ombs, Principal of Buena Park High
School, and Steve Barrett, English Teacher and Department Chair of
Montclair High School."
I was able to speak to them at the ASB meeting - but wasn't their
another meeting with students chosen at random?
"The WASC Visiting Committee wanted to meet with students
as part of their visit. They asked us to form a group and they also
informed us that they would be selecting a group themselves. We
simply asked our ASB to participate (if they wanted to) and about 17
did so. The WASC Visiting Committee chose their group by simply
handing out invitations to students at random. According to the
WASC Visiting Committee both groups of students did a great job of
participating and discussing the school."
Great! That's good to hear. So, did we get Our acceditatiOn from
threeyears ago renewed?
"The last day the WASC Visiting Committee was here they met with
our staff and let us know that a) we're doing a good job and b) we
should keep doing the things we're doing. Ultimately (and based on
the report from the Visiting Committee), the WASC Organization will
determine the 'term' of our accreditation: 1,2 or 3 years. Judging from
the very positive reviews that we heard from the Visiting Committee
we're guessing that we're going to get a 3 year term. We won't know
for sure until we the 'term letter' in the mail sometime in April, May or
June."
Wow! Julian High School and the Julian community should be
proud.
It was nice to have the new building to show them!
"1 was (and am!) very proud of our whole school team: students,
staff and parents. It's not that we're 100% perfect, but that *we are
actively doing the things that a school SHOULD be doing to create
an environment of continual academic improvement for all students*!
That's good news!"
Thanks, Mr. Schlottman!
Track Repairs On Schedule
For First League Meet
It has been 4 years since Julian High School hosted a track meet
because the track was in disrepair. Thanks to some available grant
monies the track is being prepared to host three meets this year
including the return to Julian of the Citrus League Championship
meet on May 14th. The surface will be ready for the Eagles to host
their first meet on April 17th.
Julian Union High School Students.News
Vintage Valentines Day
Pep-Rally
by Diana Gonzales and Laura Paulicki
Pep-Rally Coordinators
Diana Gonzales, Laura Paulicki, and Greg Conitz looldng dapper/
On Friday February 13, 2015 we put on a 50's Vintage Valentines
Day Pep-Rally. The students were asked to dress in their best 50's
rock 'n' roll attire. The whole school entered the gym to the sound
of 50's artists Elvis Presley, Ritchie Valen, and Bobby Day and
countless others. Shane Duffy welcomed everyone and introduced
our very own Chance Perez who came up and sang, as well as
played, Come On, Let's Go by Ritchie Valen. Next we had our best
dressed to theme competition judged by Mrs. Masch, Mr. Gernandt,
and Mr. Marushige. Our winners were Sara Rott, who got a bouquet
of flowers, and Vladimir Wang, who got a box of chocolates. Next
we had a game for three couples who wanted to participate. The
questions entailed situations that the couples could be in, such as
having something stuck in their teeth or having to watch chick,flick.
The partner sitting in the chair had to answer what they woulddo and
the partner standing behind had to answer what they would expect
the other to do. Let's just say there was controversy among some
of the couples. Our new teacher Mr. Bayer was a great sport and
dressed up as our scorekeeper, AKA Cupid. Our winning couples,
tied for first and taking home the big win of a box of chocolates,
were Lizet and Jose and Lindsey and Brooke. Following our game
show, we had the pleasure to have our wonderful teacher, and Julian
High School Alumni, Mr. Munson lead the the school in the Alma
Mater. Afterwards, we Showed even' more school spirit by chanting
our traditional High School cheer, in which we divided the school by
class and had each shout a word of"JULIAN EAGLES NUMBER 1!".
The class that shouted the loudest was the first to be dismissed for
lunch. After everything was cleaned up in the gym, we passed out
50's themed valentines with candy attached to them to everyone in
the school. Putting on this pep-rally was fun because we got to be
creative with theme and put our own sense of style into it. During
the event it was stressful to put everything together but eventually all
of the pieces fell into place. Setting up and preparing for this was a
difficult task. There were many aspects that we had to consider thats
restricted what we could do in the time limit that we were given. We
think that this pep-rally was a rockin' success and we hope to be able
to continue to conduct even better pep-rallies in our last year of high
school.
where They
Are Now
Sarah Linthicum was
Salutatorian of the Class of 2014.
Her sunny smile and happy
laugh litup Julian High School,
and now she's spreading her
light at CSUSM. Here the Julian
community gets a chance to eatch
up with Sarah. What college are
you attending now, and what
major are you pursuing? I am
attending Cal State San Marcos
currently. I'm actually undecided
as to what I want to study, but I
am considering something in
science, although at this time,
I am declared as a Literature
major. Are you involved in any
activities on and/or off campus?
I'm not involved with anything
on campus, but I have two jobs
that I balance between classes.
(However I encourage everyone
to try to get involved in something
on campus if possible, to make
friends and just have fun!) What
are some highs and lows of
college life? A definite high of
college are the freedoms you
have with your time, as well
as with your class choices.
Personally, a low for me is living
off campus, and not having as
much time to participate with on
campus activities. What's one
thing that you know now that you
wish you knew in high school?
What advice do you have for
Julian students? I wish I knew
that you don't have to buy all
your books from the bookstore.
(Chegg saves lives, and money,)
I encourage Julian students to
keep their options open when
it comes to choosing a major.
Being undeclared is better than
being stuck in a major you aren't
100% sure about. There really
isn't as much pressure to chose
as it feels like there is. Just
remember that college is a time
to have fun and make life long
friends, as well as learn about
yourself and start your future
career! Thanks, Sarah!
Super Bowl
Champ On
by Lauren Vandewalle
Julian High School's
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
(FCA) group had the honor of
being spoken to by a former
member of the NFL, and it wasn't
Ed White: On Wednesday, March
11th, Stephen Neal came to
speak at lunchtime in the gym
about the importance of having
a relationship with God and
appreciating the gifts and talents
He gives to us, not because we
earn them but because He loves
us just that much. Oh, and he
passed around the rings from the
three Super Bowls he's won with
the New England Patriots.
A native San Diegan, Neal
grew up with born-again
Christian parents and was active
in his relationship with God.
When he went to college on a
wrestling scholarship, however,
their relationship started to fade
as the independence and stress
of college life settled in. Neal
told us that their relationship
didn't grow much when he joined
the Patriots, either. He felt
undeserving of all the blessings
God graced him with - a Super
Bowl Champion three times!
This time of struggle, however, is
what made Neal's testimony so
relatable for the many Julian High
School students who attended
the talk.
Now that he's no longer in the
NFL, Neal has grown stronger in
his relationship with God. His wife
offers him much encouragement,
and he reads the Bible every day.
Neal reminded us that God's love
is so big that He sent His only
son to die for our sins. God wants
to see us succeed. We can never
pay Him back for the blessings
He's given us.
The Super Bowl rings were
passed around, but the audience
was more interested in what
Neal was saying. Many students
approached him after lunch,
asking where the best place in
the Bible is to start reading.
Regardless of the team he
played for, regardless of the titles
he won, regardless of his rings,
Neal made a big impact on Julian
High School. Not everyone is
called to be in the Super Bowl,
but I think many were called to be
Super Christians on this special
day.
Life Returns To Theatre With Charley's Aunt
by Lindsay Cranfield
On February 26th, I had the well done it was performed by Randy Burke definitely stood
privilege to attend the play, my fellow peers. All of the actors out and did an extraordinary job!
Charley's Aunt put on by the and actresses had their lines Randy played Lord Fancourt
Julian High School Theatre memorized all the way down to Babberley, who was unwillingly
Troupe. Charley's Aunt is a the punctuation. It was amazing pulled into Jack and Charley's
farce with three acts written by and to top it all off, they all spoke scheme. He was hilarious and
Brandon Thomas. It broke all in eloquent british accents. There the perfect one to play the part!
records in the history of plays, is so much talent I wouldn't be surprised if we
with 1,466 performances in and potential in all of the saw Randy and some of the
London. This play is serious and performers. They did a great job, other performers in many Other
silly; a romance, a comedy, and as did the director, Ms. Kodimer. productions in the. future. Great
a drama all in one beautifully She did a great jab'casting and job to all who were part of this
written play. teaching all these amazing young production! I can't wait for the
I was very surprised with how actors and actresses, next one!
A Surprise Happy Birthday For Mrs. Wylie
On Wednesday, March llth, the students Mrs. Wylie's Senior English Class took it upon themselves to surprise her
with a Birthday party. Baked goodies were enjoyed, music was played, and a few overwhelmed tears were shed.
These seniors, along with everyone else in the school, want to say, "We love you, Mrs. Wyliet Thanks for all the work
you put into making Julian a better place/ "
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