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Art teachers Andre Fernandez, Karina Garcia, and baile teacher Oscar Benavidez thanking those who came out and showed support for VAPA day. “The VAPA Department hopes to continue to grow this event and showcase all the talent we have here at Alisal,” Benavidez said.
Celebrating the Arts
Vice president Saul Luna shared his blackout poem with the club. He took a page out of Coping with AIDS: Facts and Fears and blacked out lines to create a new poem. “The book resonated with me,” he said. He likes being part of the club because it gives him the opportunity to demonstrate his creative writing.
The Writers of Alisal provides an outlet and a safe zone
Although being a student athlete can be stressful when it comes to balancing school, sports, and work, it can be a rewarding experience. Senior Jonathan Murillo Carillo managed to balance all three when he tried out wrestling for the first time this year. “ “When it comes to family events during the week I needed to sacrifice that because of volleyball games or wrestling meets to be there for the team,” Murillo said. “The only regret I have is not joining the sport sooner. I met so many awesome people and am sad it’s all coming to an end.”
Being an athlete means more than just playing a game
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How Much Homework is Too Much?
In Mr. Abanathie’s 4th period class, students were directed to spend a few minutes discussing a presented prompt on the projector. His daughter, Jamie Abanathie (bottom left) collaborates with her group mates alongside a game of Uno.
Under the same roof…Twice!
Although being a student athlete can be stressful when it comes to balancing school, sports, and work, it can be a rewarding experience. Senior Jonathan Murillo Carillo managed to balance all three when he tried out wrestling for the first time this year. “ “When it comes to family events during the week I needed to sacrifice that because of volleyball games or wrestling meets to be there for the team,” Murillo said. “The only regret I have is not joining the sport sooner. I met so many awesome people and am sad it’s all coming to an end.”
Being an athlete means more than just playing a game
At the K-Bell Invitational, junior Fernando Herrera ran the 3200m. Herrera placed 7th with 9:40.39 minutes. “Munoz and I have been talking about that this year I was going to try for that two mile,” Herrera said. “The goal for that race was to hit 9:40, which is exactly what I hit. This was a 16 second PR from last season. I got the sixth fastest time in school history.”
Growing pains
Overcoming both physical and mental hurdles, junior Marley Llamas runs 22.01 seconds in the 100m hurdles against North Salinas. “It was a tough race but I was able to push through it,” she said.
Hoping to rise to the challenge
Once fearing the 100 fly, Leonardo Mariscal stepped up when his senior teammate graduated. “I can’t do it easy, but I’m better than I was before. That’s basically what got me into the 100 fly, making it my favorite event because it allows me to challenge myself,” he said.
Making waves
On the 2nd hole at Fairway Golf Course against Alvarez, senior Jeremiah Baloca makes par with this putt.
Driven to perform
Courtesy of Moxie
Song Review: Jenna Raine – “Good Grief” 
Series Review: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Series Review: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Movie Review: Dogman
Movie Review: Dogman
Review: XO, Kitty – Season 2
Review: XO, Kitty – Season 2
Movie Review: Mufasa
Movie Review: Mufasa
Image by Tajamal Hussain from Pixabay
People under 18 should be restricted from social media
Students in Mr. Battaglini's 6th period journalism/yearbook class discuss a warmup question.
Should grades be based on excellence or effort?
Image by foto-retusz from Pixabay
Learning to manage my time
On my second trip to Mexico, I experienced the grueling work on the ranch. As my cousins gathered the sugar cane from the field, I had to jump on the piles to flatten them.
Learning to live in the moment
Brain Rot? Nah, "Cooked" should be the word of the year
Brain Rot? Nah, “Cooked” should be the word of the year
The student news site of Alisal High School

Trojan Tribune
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Trojan Tribune
Denisse Hernandez

Denisse Hernandez, Reporter

Grade: Senior

Hobbies: Making Bracelets and Coloring

Favorite Book Read – The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

Last Show Binge Watched – Love & Death

Latest Accomplishment: Getting a job as a campaigner

Goals: Graduate from a UC and becoming a real estate agent

3 words that describe her: Driven, Calm, Serious

Likes: Lip Gloss, Bracelets, Sweats/Leggings, Good Mascara Days

Dislikes: when people chew loudly or are rude for no reason

Favorite Sport: soccer but doesn’t have a team preference

Favorite Musician: León Larreguí

Why did you take the class again? Second year of Yearbook because people you meet in the class and the connections you make.

 

All content by Denisse Hernandez
Seniors Keyla Rodriguez and Victor Villacana have been together for one year and since they’re both committed to CSUMB, it was a no-brainer to stay together. In terms of making their relationship work, they have a lot of factors that will help keep their relationship stronger than ever. “We live close and our families are very close,” Rodriguez said.

End of high school often means the end of your relationship

Denisse Hernandez, Reporter
May 27, 2024
Not everyone is meant to stay in your life and that is one hard thing to wrap your head around and understand. (Image by krakenimages.com on Freepik)

Losing friends is never easy

Denisse Hernandez, Reporter
April 25, 2024
In his 6th-period AP Spanish Language and Culture class, Mr. Torres Lopez gives instructions on the assignment. The students are engaged in completing the assignment and helping each other complete the assignment. “I think I can connect with him because he’ll be willing to join in on a conversation,” junior Leslie Gonzalez said.

The benefits of having a teacher for more than a year

Denisse Hernandez, Reporter
April 9, 2024
In his 6th-period AP Spanish Language and Culture class, Mr. Torres Lopez gives instructions on the assignment. The students are engaged in completing the assignment and helping each other complete the assignment. “I think I can connect with him because he’ll be willing to join in on a conversation,” junior Leslie Gonzalez said.

Teacher profile: Jesus Rocha

Gio Ramirez, Reporter
April 9, 2024
Illustrating typical sassy man traits, senior Alex Ledesma tells his friend, senior Lily Lopez, to “talk to the hand.”

Sassy Man Apocalypse- Are you a victim or survivor?

Denisse Hernandez, Reporter
February 19, 2024
Image by Mashiro Momo from Pixabay

Dealing with Distraction

Denisse Hernandez, Reporter
November 27, 2023
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Teen Sadness on the Rise

Denisse Hernandez, Reporter
May 12, 2023
Have some respect and keep your PDA private!

Have some respect and keep your PDA private!

Denisse Hernandez, Reporter
January 29, 2023
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