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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?
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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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Maribel Rios

Maribel Rios, Reporter

Grade: Senior 

Hobbies: Chalk drawing, music, movies 

Last Book Read: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Latest Accomplishment: Sticking to her classes 

Goals: Maintaining a schedule/routine, getting certification for her ROP class (EMT), traveling to Turkey & Italy (loves the culture), being financially stable 

3 words that describe you: Overthinker, responsible, dependent

Why did you join the newspaper/yearbook? Be involved in the school and also meet new people. 

Favorite Quote: “Positive mindsets lead to positive outcomes.”

Best comment/compliment you have received: You would be a pretty good wife (elderly woman). 

 

All content by Maribel Rios
My EMR class gave me plenty of "real world" opportunities. In March I had the opportunity to assist in the simulation of delivering a baby with my team. I enjoyed it because all the fake blood made it realistic.

Looking to get a jump on the “real world”

Maribel Rios, Reporter
May 25, 2023
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ChatGPT Can Improve Student Learning

Maribel Rios, Reporter
May 9, 2023
Against Rancho San Juan, freshman Stephanie Zarate scored the second goal, her fifth of the season, in a 2-0 win.

Young and Hungry

Anahi Valencia-Garcia, Reporter
December 12, 2022
During lunch in room 726, juniors Danielle Gurrero, Ilana Mendez, Izabella Ocampo, and senior Eron Rosales-Ayala had a good time playing UNO cards at the October 21st meeting. “UNO is a fun game to play. It's even more fun to have a whole lot of decks,” Guerrero said.

Circle of Friends promotes inclusion, friendship

Maribel Rios, Reporter
November 3, 2022
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