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eMontwood High School 12000 Montwood EP, TX 79936 www.my.hsj.org Volume 6, Issue 6 May 2012

Karla HernandezStaff Writer

Finally, Senior year! It is time to close our high school chapters and start a whole new one most of us call LIFE! Throughout high school, most of us long for the day we can leave home on nights our parents don’t let us go out to that one party everyone will be at. We tweet our lives away saying how we can’t wait to grad-uate and leave the house and go to college some-where that is not the old boring El Paso we have grown up in. And now it’s time to finally leave!

Start a new life somewhere else while going to college, meet new people, get to know different places, and of course all the fun that comes with college. We all think of the easy, positive things there is when we leave town, most importantly because our parents won’t be there to watch our every move because we’re finally going to be free! The thing is, we don’t usually think about the fact that we’re not going to get home to our mom’s delicious homemade dishes when we’re exhausted from school and work. We won’t be able to ask for some extra money we could

use here and there. It might even be possible that we could ACTUALLY miss El Paso. It’s the small things that we all miss the most. In high school, we all agree that we all want to leave out of town for college, but the sad thing is most of us are going our separate ways. Some people stay here, some people leave to different cities all around. Leaving our home and thinking about all the changes that come with it is bittersweet, but we just have to enjoy every part of our lives. Trying crazy new things in life is what makes it fun.

Luis IglesiasStaff Writer

During your freshman year of college you have to get used to the changes in your life. Some of you are staying right here in El Paso and others of you are leaving. You’ll have to get used to the changes of scenery and climates. You have to overcome homesickness. You’ll have to learn the new college lingo, make new friends, etc. It’s no doubt that it’s a lot to take in, but it’s all worth it in the long-run. It’s a new start, a start of a new opportunity, an opportunity to make a difference in your life and everybody

else’s around you. An opportunity to be able to be somebody important, to be a New You. A lot of you might study law, or engi-neering, or even business. It’s no doubt that our future will be filled with awesome, intelligent people like you seniors. Make sure to make the best of your college lives. Have fun, study hard, hit the books, have a blast with your friends, roommates, fraternities, sororities, everybody! Enjoy these next few years, make them last, make them count. Have a blast decorating your dorms! Have fun meeting new people! Love every second of it. Don’t stress too much. Freshman year might be challenging but you’ll

get used to it. We really do hope you have an awesome time at college. We’re going to miss you guys so much, but don’t worry, we’ll see you guys soon again. Try not to get too homesick either. It’s your time to mature, and finally take care of yourselves. Prove to your parents that they did a great job raising and teaching you! On behalf of the Student body, we wish you a Good Luck and hope you have an awe-some time! It’s time to live the rest of your lives to the fullest! You seniors are the best! Now go out and conquer the World Rams!

Sara Lopez & Karah MarcellStaff Writers

When we think of this year, many happy memories come to mind. Whether it is Light up the Night, one of the amazing sporting events, or amazing academic achievements that we all remember. Sadly this year has finally come to an end, and it is time for seniors to say goodbye to their high school years. For many of them it is a very tragic event in their life, but for others it is the moment their lives begin. Senior BriAnn Beltran says, “I am going to miss high school and all the easy work, but I am ready for the

challenges that will be presented to me at the University of Texas at El Paso.” Many students are not aware of the trials and tribulations that come along with leav-ing high school and entering college. So many students have waited last minute to start apply-ing for college’s and entering applications for scholarships, many say they just want a break from school, or the reality of high school ending has just hit them. Senior Brandy Amador says, “This is a bitter sweet moment in my life. I will miss high school very much, but I am ready to continue my life as a college student at El Paso Community College.”

Every student has their own path to fol-low in life. Their high school one has come to an end, but every end has a whole new begin-ning. From all those cliché songs we’ve heard all our life, when one door closes, another opens. This year’s seniors have truly left their mark in Montwood history. From breaking records, and advancing in studies, every single student has played a role. We all hope that the class of 2012 will continue on in this world to represent Montwood High School to the best of their abilities.

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Marco Mendoza – “I want to study phycology and after I finish school I hope to live in another country.”Alexis Rodriguez – “I’d like to major in history to become an archeolo-gist.”Gabriel Diaz – “Business Management, I’m thinking of selling some type of technology but I’m still not too sure what kind.”Michelle Zubiate – “I hope to go to school in Japan within the next year. I want to study linguistics to become a translator.”James Lewis – “I want to go into nursing, helping people is one of my goals in life.”Jonathon Searcy – “I’m curious of how the human brain works. It would be cool to study psychology and do some experimental work.”Juan Cano – “Criminal Justice to help clean the streets. I want to do some detective work.”Karla Torres – “Child Psychology to work with CPS and help children.”

I’m Majoring In...

Lasting Memories and Bright Futures

Big Changes and Being a Freshmen Again

Reality Check and Leaving Home

Jazmine ThorntonStaff Writer

For most people, college brings happiness and a sense of freedom, but for some couples here at Montwood, college is an unwelcoming remind-er of leaving their boyfriend or girlfriend behind. Many juniors are kissing seniors goodbye while senior couples are also going their separate ways due to different college choices. Senior Brandy Amador says, “I will miss my girlfriend very much. Knowing I won’t be able to walk her to her classes next year because I’m graduating really sucks. Her girlfriend, Junior Karah Mar-cell says, “Not having my girlfriend here to help me get through my day is going to hurt a lot.” This couple isn’t the only one going through this though. Many other couples are also facing the same issue.

Breaking Up and Moving On

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Editor-In-Chief - Edgar de la Rosa

Staff Writers - Kellie Apodaca, Ruby Luevanos, Luis Escobar, Amanda Varela, Sam Gonzalez, Jordan Parker, Jocelyn Arismendi, Emily Baquera, BriAnn Beltran, Samantha Carrillo, Iliana Curiel, Jennie Dominguez, Melissa Garcia, Karla Hernandez, Luis Iglesias, Devin Lozano, Melissa Ma-drid, Karah Marcell, Brittanie Marion, Valerie Mendez, Andrea Munoz, Alyssa Ortega, Zac Padilla, Andrea Pimentel, Ruby Reyes, Jayni Rodriguez, Michael Rolon, Stephanie Ryan, Beto Tejada, Jazmine Thornton, Valerie Villarreal, Javier Gonzalez, Valerie Soto, Luis Linan, Christina Carrera, Renee Brewer, Yvette Estrada, Jaime Gonzalez, Sara Lopez, Melissa Rodriguez, Eileen Villasenor.

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Ruby LuevanosStaff Writer

Goodbye to Montwood. Goodbye to High School. Goodbye to Light up the Night. Goodbye to body painting. Goodbye to intense summer workouts. Goodbye to Cross Coun-try. Goodbye to Track. Goodbye to fun meets. Goodbye to my team. Goodbye to Football games. Goodbye to Friday Night Lights. Good-bye to Homecomings. Goodbye to out of town trips. Goodbye to dress up days. Goodbye to

face painting. Goodbye to shirt making. Good-bye to theater camp. Goodbye to the emerald players. Goodbye to Stu-Co camp. Goodbye to inspirational conventions. Goodbye to Casao’s room. Goodbye to planning. Goodbye to year-book. Goodbye to deadlines. Goodbye to Year-book Fiestas. Goodbye to the darkroom. Good-bye to therapy sessions. Goodbye to the comfy green couch and the cat pillow. Goodbye to the Fillet-O-Fish. Goodbye to meetings. Goodbye to the nerds. Goodbye to the Beast Teachers. Goodbye to 8-hour days. Goodbye to random

lunches. Goodbye to “HAD TO BE THERE”. Goodbye to sleepless nights. Goodbye to home-work dates. Goodbye to Stressful AP classes. Goodbye to AP Testing! Goodbye to everyone.Goodbye to Senior Year.

Howdy to College!-Ruby N. Luevanos-Clemente

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Wassup A & M,So I’ve been “talking” to this guy for about two months. I would consider myself picky, but I re-ally like this guy. He’s weird. The only thing that bothers me is he’s always making excuses for us not hanging out. I feel like I put in more effort than him. Now this other guy is trying really hard to be with me. He is nice and I really like that he’s always up for anything. Do I give this new guy a chance because he is giving me the attention I deserve or stay with the first guy who I really like but isn’t showing much of an effort?-Confused Chica

Dear Confused Chica,That’s a tough one, and I know because I’ve been in that position. I came to the theory that us girls are attracted to the jerks FOR SOME ODD REASON, and we push away the nice boys. The “jerks” don’t give us the attention we want so it keeps us chasing them. When the nice boys give us the attention we love we brush it off because we got what we wanted. Doesn’t make sense right? I think you need to really think of what you deserve. And actually, at the end of your story YOU said you deserve to be treated right. I think you answered your own question by yourself. All in all, if a guy is willing to do a lot for you he deserves that chance as well. What do you have to lose out on? Nothing, so follow your heart!Xoxo-ADear Confused Chica,

Well it sounds like the second guy is giving you the attention you want but you have your mind set on the first guy. I would advise going for the guy who is better for you, the one that will be there for you when you need him and not make excuses, but I know how women are when it comes to those decision. So I say make a choice and don’t lead on the one you want to reject because that will make you a player! One guy seems very interested and one seems sketchy. Make a list of pros and cons and see who is bet-ter. Choose wisely. -M

Dear A&M I’ve always had problems with girls. I always seem to mess up a relationship with a girl, they either already have a boyfriend, or they only see me as a friend. As a child I was always made fun of and I would watch anime like Dragon Ball or Naruto so I can feel better and I became a nerd. I feel like that’s the reason why no girl likes me and I’m not very handsome. I don’t have any confidence in myself and I feel like no girl will like me. I have no redeemable factors all I can do is write fantasy stories and play duel mon-sters. What should I Do? - King Of Games

Dear King Of games,Don’t look down on yourself man. I’m sure you have a bunch of qualities that make the ladies crazy. I think your best bet is to find a girl who likes the same things as you. Trust me there are

plenty of girls that love anime and one day you will meet one. Girls are complicated though so remember don’t be TOO nice because then you get put in the friend zone. Although you want a girlfriend, remember its high school. You have plenty of time to come out of your shell in col-lege. Look at the guy who plays Neville Long-bottom in Harry Potter, he used to be a geeky kid; now the ladies love him.

-M

Dear King of Games,In my eyes having a girlfriend or boyfriend isn’t everything. And quite frankly it actually causes more problems! In high school I guess you can say it’s the “cool” thing to have a girlfriend but in reality it’s not. Being on your own has its pros. You don’t have to worry about some chick with a bunch of #princessprobz, always want-ing you to be like this, talk like that and so on. Being with your friends and family will result to more happiness than some girl who will cry and blast you on Twitter when you make her mad. Might I add in that girls LOVE nerds. One day you will find a girl that will appreciate and like who you are inside and out and will love you for who YOU are. The waiting and loneliness sucks, and we all go through it. Just trust me when I tell you that patience is key, and will definitely be worth it.Xoxo-A

Goodbye to My Youth

Real Talk with A & M

MONTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Admissions/Scholarships/

Grants/Awards

Congratulations!!!CLASS OF 2012

monies awardedAguirre, David New Mexico Military Institute $500Amador-Rodriguez, Brandy UTEP acceptedAnglade, Hallie UTEP acceptedApodaca, Kellie Jo UTEP $6,000 St. Edward’s University $72,064 University of Texas at Austin $2,000Bailon, Paula UTSA $30,150 University of the Incarnate Word $48,443Benavidez, Brian University of North Texas $30,000 New College of Florida $70,000 Rochester Institute of Technology $68,000 University of Texas at Dallas $52,000 University of Nebraska $80,000 All Star Football Classic $1,000 Texas State University acceptedBailon, Paula University of the Incarnate Word $20,000Benitez, Christian UTSA $8,400 UTEP Accepted Malone University $24,000Bordier, Natali Concordia University $32,000 Texas Tech acceptedBowes, Juliana Texas Tech accepted NMSU accepted Baylor $50,290 UTEP accepted MHS Band Boosters $500 A&M accepted TCU $37,100Bustamante, Ryan University of Texas at San AntonioacceptedCalanche, Jennifer Cochise College $16,000 Cloud County $7,080Calderwood, Melissa UTEP $12,000Carrera, Christina UTEP $16,000 Baylor $54,000 St. Edward’s University $115,320 UT Austin accepted A&M AcceptedCarrillo, Blanca DeVry University $28,050Cha, Stanley DeVry University $46,212Contreras, Rosa UTEP $31,400 Weatherford scholarship $8,000Deleon, Africa UTEP $40,170Dominguez, Robert UTEP $16,000 Texas A&M International University accepted University of the Incarnate Word $81,396Encinas, Ivan Texas State $30,550 Austin College $89,202 St. Mary’s University $55,982Escobar, Louie UTSA acceptedEspinoza, Ema UTEP $6,000Estrada, Yvette University of Texas at Austin $57,440 St. Mary’s University $52,700 University of Texas at San Antonio $20,550 Houston Baptist University $73,350 Loyola Marymount University $83,700 UTEP $16,000 University of Miami $52,100

University of San Diego $85,700 Baylor $80,750 USC (University of Southern California) $169,686 UCLA $73,968 Rochester Institute of Technology $108,200 University of Rochester $158,000Federico, Maegan UTEP acceptedFlores, Daniel New Mexico State University $43,872 New Mexico State University Band $6,000 UTEP $800 MHS Band Boosters $500 University of New Mexico acceptedFlores, Rafael UTEP $12,435Fonseca, Amanda MHS Band Boosters $500Frias, ChristinaUTEP/UT Coop Pharmacy ProgramAccepted UTEP $16,000 University of Texas at Austin acceptedGardea, Everan Navy $120,000Garibay, Nicole St. Mary’s University $40,000

Gomez, Christopher New Mexico State University $43,872 Texas State University acceptedGonzalez, Cristina New Mexico State University accepted UTEP $36,635Gonzalez, Javier Georgetown University $209,980 Brown $201,070 Baylor $81,970 NYU $158,500 Boston University $160,400 Johns Hopkins University $192,100Gonzalez, Keith UTSA $31,000Gonzalez, Oscar UTEP acceptedGonzalez, Sabrina UTSA $ 34,000Hefl in, Matthew Eckerd College $64,000 TCU $60,000 University of Miami $64,000 UTEP $12,000 Southwest Junior Classical League $2,000 University of Tulsa $60,000 Cornell $151,964 St. John’s University $108,000 Th e King’s College $68,000 Baylor $56,000Hernandez, Michael Concordia University $14,000Herrera, Jose L. UTEP $12,000Holguin, Nissa Salve Regina University $73,300 Rhode Island College acceptedIturralde, Alfred University of Texas-Pan American acceptedLegarretta, Steven Barnes and Nobel Scholarship $2,000Liedtke, Eric St. Mary’s University $36,000 UTSA $4,000Linan, Luis Robert Morris University $40,000 UTEP $16,000 University of Texas at Austin acceptedLopez, Gabriela UTEP $16,000Lozano, Efren Navy $120,000Luevanos, Ruby Houston Baptist University $82,750 UTEP $55,400 NYU-Poly $81,550 St. John’s University $112,122 Texas A&M $62,500 Biola $56,510 Terry Foundation Scholarship (UT Austin) $40,000 University of Miami $74,150 University of Texas at El Paso accepted Baylor $86,400 University of Texas at Austin $55,600Madrid, Nancy University of the Incarnate Word $77,550 UTSA $6,000

Our Lady of the Lake University $55,140 Hawai’i Pacifi c University $23,950 UT Arlington $12,700Maldonado, Ana UTEP $12,000 Columbia University accepted Adelphi University $74,050 Emerson College accepted Marymount Manhattan College $47,650 School of the Art Institute of Chicago $79,200 University of Minnesota $14,000Marion, Brittanie University of North Texas $2,560 UT Arlington $2,000Marquez, Alexandria Cochise College $16,000 Texas Tech acceptedMartinez, Branden Alma College $40,000 Marietta College $96,120 Saint Vincent College $51,600 University of the Incarnate Word $20,000Martinez, Fernando MHS Band Boosters $500Martinez, Joey Coastal Bend College $6,000Medina, Fernie UTEP acceptedMedrano, Luis Navy $120,000Mendoza, Alexander Texas A&M University acceptedMendoza, Victoria Johnson & Wales $40,000 Arizona State University accepted St. John’s University $125,136 UTEP acceptedMiramontes, Jose UTEP accepted California State University, Fullerton accepted University of Arizona $22,500Moreno, Jaclyn UTSA $48,400 UTEP acceptedNajera, Kimberly Regis University $91,100 University of Colorado Colorado Springs acceptedNast, Brittney Southwest Junior Classical League $2,000Nelson, Meghan Iowa Lakes Community College acceptedNevarez, Raquel DeVry $25,500 Nieto, Brian UTEP $12,000 Texas State University $32,000 Sam Houston State accepted Embry Riddle Aeronautical University $36,000Orozco, Karen UTEP acceptedPadilla, Andres UTEPacceptedPantoja, Marissa UTEP acceptedParra, Luis UTEP $30,550Perez, Ashley Our Lady of the Lake University accepted University of North Texas at Dallas $16,000 UTEP accepted UTSA acceptedPico, Mario Universitat de Barcelona acceptedPizarro, Janet Navy $120,000 UTEP AcceptedPlott, Jasmine Angelo State University accepted Sul Ross State University acceptedPolanco, Jessica Houston Baptist University $44,000 New Mexico State University $43,872Porras, Ciara Adams State College $21,000 New Mexico Highlands University Accepted Sul Ross State University acceptedPortillo, Karen UTEP $30,550Portillo, Luis UTEP acceptedPreciado, Rodolfo UTEP Music Dept $300Quagliato, Ellie UTSA $4,000Quiralte, Jazmine Salt Lake Community College accepted Nova Southeastern University Accepted Valley Forge Military College Accepted Edinboro University acceptedRascon, Claudia Suff olk University $34,000 Berklee College of Music $72,000

St. John’s University $40,000 UTEP $3000Reyes, Rogelio UTEP $6,000 Baylor $84,890 St. John’s University $98,032 Bel Air Optimist $300Reyna, Ryan Howard Payne University $40,000Reynaud, Anissa NMSU acceptedRivas, Luis University of St. Th omas $76,650 Alaska Pacifi c University accepted Green Mountain College accepted Lycoming College $73,3500 Salve Regina University $44,000 Wheaton College $20,000 Hamline University $56,000Rodriguez, Alexis Concordia University $21,108Rodriguez, Derek UTEP accepted Highlands University acceptedRodriguez, Jesus DeVry University $13,500Rodriguez, Mellissa UTEP $47,400 St. Mary’s University $91,302 UT Austin $44,750 Baylor $78,200 University of Michigan accepted University of California, San Diego $71,666 University of California, Santa Barbara $89,918 UTSA $4,000Rojas, Rene NMSU $10,540Ruiz, Jennifer UTEP $31,400Sanchez, Henry UTSA $29,900Schwantner, Christian Hardin-Simmons University $14,000 ASCO Midland Football Madness $2,000 UTEP acceptedSenne, Madison UTEP $6,000 Texas State $36,150Sliva, Catherine Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University accepted Air Force $110,000Sotelo, Abraham UTEP $25,600 Baylor University $34,000Tejada, Hector Trinity University accepted UTEP accepted UTPB acceptedTh ackston, Faith Howard Community College accepted Frostburg State University $5,550Th omas, Christian Howard Payne $40,000 Tabor College accepted Hardin-Simmons University acceptedTorres, Alfredo University of the Incarnate Word $73,008Torres, Reuben Navy $120,000Varela, Amanda St. Mary’s University acceptedVargas, Efrain EPCC $2,000Venzor, Jasmine Grand Canyon University $8,000Villalobos, Carolina New Mexico State University $6,700 UTEP $34,100Zamora, Eliezer University of North Texas accepted Berklee College of Music $5,050

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Valerie Mendez & Brittanie MarionStaff Writers

One of the most exciting things college freshman look forward to is getting a roommate and meeting a new friend. Usually your room-mate is the first person you meet when you got to college, especially if it’s out of town. Having a roommate is supposed to be a happy thing, right? That’s not always the case. What if your life turns out to be just like the movie “The

Roommate”? You never really know how the person you are going to be living with is like. That’s the scary part. Maybe you’ll end up like everyone and have a nice roommate who you’ll get along with but you might also be one of those few lucky people who end up with the weird or psycho roommate. We would all like the advantage of being able to pick our own roommate and in some cases you do get to pick, but for the most part it’s not always like that. A lot of college fresh-man look forward to the whole roommate and

being the best of friends. That’s not always the best idea. Most people say that living with a best friend is a bad idea. You’ll be fighting all the time and for girls, the borrowing of clothes and not getting them back is a big deal. Having a roommate isn’t for everyone. Some people would prefer to live in a room on their own. They save themselves from the argu-ing, fighting, yelling and personal item being lost. The whole roommate idea is really something everyone always looks forward to.

Ruby Reyes Staff Writer

The end of the year is finally here and most of all the seniors have finalized their deci-sion on where they will be spending the rest of school years. Many students applied to various colleges out of El Paso to gain new life changing experiences. Out of city colleges granted them permission to have this experience but it was the struggles and love of their home that denied them to leave. Students like Amanda Varela got accepted into various colleges like St. Mary's University, Sam Houston State University and Texas Christian University (TCU) but decided to stay here close to home. "I did not originally

plan to stay here for college but in the end I felt that staying here at UTEP for two years will be in my best interest for many different reasons but I do plan to transfer out to New York to fulfill my dance and forensics dreams." Other students going to UTEP are Clarissa Reyes, Samantha Carillo, Ruby Reyes, Rogelio Reyes, Illiana Curiel, BriAnn Beltran, Abraham Sotelo, Jayni Rodriguez, Christina Carrera, Michael Rolon and many other fellow Rams. Students like Jenny Calanche are leaving El Paso after the summer. "I will be attending Cochise College in the fall because they have a really good soccer program and they offered me a good scholarship. Another plus side to Cochise is that it is in Arizona. I am so excited

to spend a lot of time outdoors and soak up the Arizona sun." Along with Jenny there are many other students leaving. Javier Gonzalez to Georgetown, Beto Tejada to Trinity, Alexis Rodriguez to Concordia, Christian Benitez to UTSA, Kellie Apodaca, Luis Linan and Andrea Munoz to UT Austin, Christian Schwantner to Sul Ross, Renee Rojas to NMSU, Yvette Estrada to USC, Amber Duran, Ivan Encinas and Madi-son Senne to Texas State, Eric Liedtke to UTSA and Melissa Madrid to Arlington. It has been a pleasure spending four years with such fine students and we hope you all succeed in whatever goals you have set up for yourself. We wish you the best and good luck in your future endeavors! GO SENIORS!

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Rams Going Places

Roomates Can Be Scary

Brittanie Marion, Valerie Mendez, & Jazmine ThortonStaff Writers

Most people don’t know what they will be doing in 10 years or even 5 years. These seniors on the other hand have an idea where they see themselves or what they see themselves doing in 10 years. “I see myself beyond the silliness of ru-mors and fads. I see myself in society making an impact ad making those people that are impor-tant to me proud.” – Natalee Carrasco “I see myself dedicated to a good job and

a wonderful family.” – Seleena Minjarez “I see myself starting a family and a wonderful job” – Tiffany Parra “I will be making a difference in this world and enjoying life.” – Ana Maldonado “I see myself completing my goals and helping America by joining the Navy.” – Mar-rero Anderson “I see myself doing something I love and that truly makes me happy. If not, then just liv-ing life, possibly doing art or music.” – Natassja Ranson “In 10 years, I see myself married with a child, possibly. I see myself being successful

thanks to the people who paved the pathway!” – Amanda Fonseca “I see myself as an educator and running my own classroom.” – Rosa Contreras “I will be owning my dance academy, with my dance degree finished, and inspiring people to dance.” – Stephanie Rangel “I see myself living in Europe and work-ing on my latest novel” – Dalia Elbo “I see myself following my dreams and being all I want to be. One dream I have is be-ing a U.S Marshall. Also, I want to have all the things I ever wished for and watch out for my mom and sister.” – Valerie Maese

Seniors-Where They See Themselves in 10 Years

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Emily BaqueraStaff Writer

Choosing a college is a big decision and it’s easy to get caught up in certain aspects of school and lose sight of the big picture. Before calling the school and telling them that you have decided to attend, you may want to think about a couple of things. First asks yourself “Do you like the campus environment”? Visiting the school campus is a very important step when you are looking for a college to attend. You should look into the classes, student housing, etc. You should also take into consideration how much the college cost from the tuition, room, and books. Make sure if there is financial aid to apply for it because you never know how helpful it can really be. When getting into a college there is usually entrance exams for certain majors. Find out if you need to take an exam like this so you can be prepared. Also finding out the graduation requirements can be a big help so you don’t fall behind. There are many things to look for in college but just remember to go somewhere you know that you are going to be comfortable and have fun because that will make your college experience that much better.

Jocelyn ArismendiStaff Writer

“Just enjoy my free time while it last and go out of town and of course, look for Chuck Norris haha.” – E.J.D“Drive on the autobahn and go skydiving with my friends and family’ – Brandon Lee“Travel to the Big Apple A.K.A New York and go apartment hunting.” - Lesley Melendez“Just see where life takes me, babe” - Devin Lozano “Hang out and have fun oh and hang out with Devin and Nancy of course.” – Steve “Work and hopefully go camping in Ruidoso with my friends.” - Louie Borjas“Make a band with some friends and eat a lot of pizza.” - Tony Salazar“I’m starting my summer vacations off with Viva El Paso. I also want to go to Italy and become part of the Mafia (my dad’s side of the family is Ital-ian). – Marissa Pantoja“Visit the Harry Potter Theme Park also go on a trip to Seattle and the beach.” – Emma Espinoza“See Mumford & Sons in concert and hug them. Also, I need to get my car fixed.”

Senior Summer Plans Top Things to Look for in a College

Karla Hernandez & Sara LopezStaff Writers

Junior year is the hardest year of any high schoolers life. With exit level exams and getting credits, that’s the most work you’ll have to do. Then up comes senior year, the best most memorable year of your life. “Get involved with things, have school spirit & do things you didn’t do all of high school.” – Melissa Madrid.

“Enjoy it! Make memories as long as you can. Prepare yourself for the real world. Don’t waste time not having fun.” Eddie Rueda. “Enjoy while it last. Go hard or go home.” – Jayne Rodriguez. “Don’t stress it!”-Sam Carrillo. “Enjoy it while you can, because before you know it, you’ll be out too!”- Julian Levya. “Enjoy your last year, it’ll fly by before you know it and have the time of your life. Don’t be scared, live it up your senior year. #yolo #fisy #c/o2012”

–Louie Escobar. Wise words from this school years senior. They lived through their own junior year and have pushed through and accomplished their senior year. It is possible! Every single one of us Rams can succeed in graduating, even if you want to graduate early. You only get four years to have the time of your life with all your friends around to enjoy it with you. We do go through trials and tribulations but in the end it always comes out to be success.

Advice to Next Year’s Seniors

Luis Iglesias Staff Writer

There are so many meaning for the word graduate. For many its freedom, success, hap-piness, or being the first in the family. Here are some quotes from our own Montwood High School student about what it means to graduate. “To graduate means the next step in my life! Its bitter sweet, I am going to miss coming to school every day and going straight to choir. I regret nothing of my high school life. I am ready to go to Berkley College for music, and start my new life and represent our community

well. Work hard and stay Humble.” Says senior Eliezer Zamora “What does it mean to graduate to me? It means the beginning of my life! It is an eye opener to the realization that I am becoming a young adult.” Says senior Ashley Perez “It has been four great years and I have bitter sweet feelings about it. It’s great to know that I am finally graduating. I feel accomplished four great years that I will never forget.” Says senior Juan Padron “Graduating to me means starting a new chapter in my life. It’s not the end of anything; it’s the beginning of independence and of being

an adult.” Says senior Tiffany Parra “Graduating to me means to take the next step in life. it also means opening and writ-ing a new chapter in my life’s book.” Say senior Julian Leyva “Graduating is an honor. It is a goal achieved, and it is knows that we have made our best out of this year. I know I have done my best and a new chapter in my life is about to begin. I am well prepared for what life has in store for me.” Says Senior Rocio Arteaga Next year’s seniors are extremely lucky to have a great group of graduating senior to look up to and to get advice from.

What It Means to Graduate

Karah MarcellStaff Writer

So many memories have been built up and torn down within the hallways of Mont-wood High School. It could have been meet-ing your best friend, falling in love, tripping in front of your crush, falling down the stairs or of course getting caught by the green ladies. “Some of the best memories I ever had were making all the friends that I did, excelling in the classes that were hard for me and play-ing sports with my best friends who are also

my team mates. Another great memory was to be able to truly fid myself.” Say senior Brenda Sanchez “My worst memories have to be getting my bag stuck on the door handle and flying back, yeah that’s pretty embarrassing, I am glad that over with. Another bad memory will have to be leaving my friends behind.” Says senior Brenda Sanchez “My best memory would have to be getting close to so many people. That has truly made my high school year the very best. I am going to miss my class of 2012 so much, I love

them all!” says senior Paulina Nieto “My best memory is meeting so many new people and having great experiences dur-ing my high school life with my class of 2012. The ups and downs will always were all worth it, Montwood High School will always be a memo-ry for me. I am going to miss my class of 2012.” Says senior Josh Villegas These moments will be missed very much but will always stay in their hearts as amazing memories they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

Best and Worst Memories

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Albert Silva

Gilbert SilvaWhat a blessing, I got two for the price of one… Not! Better stated, it’s been more like 2^2! When the doctor said the word, “Twins,” it marked the beginning of a journey full of love, laughter, hope, dreams and challenges, too. Guys, I love you! My life would have never been the same had GOD not blessed me with the two of you 18 years ago. This year, you finish a very im-portant milestone in your life… your high school graduation. You have accomplished so much, Border Patrol Explorer Program, FBI Teen Academy 2011 and part-time employment; I am so proud of you! With high school graduation upon you, soon you will make life changing deci-sions. Go out and pursue your dreams and don’t you ever, ever let anyone tell you, “You can’t do it!” I have given you roots and the wings to fly! Don’t ever forget, your future depends on many things but mostly on you! Congratulations! May this be the beginning of a long, successful, and very rewarding road! And may GOD continue to bless the two of you every step of the way! Love You My Twins… Mom