The Phoenician Vol I Ed Ii

Winter 2008

Inside Stories

Mission Early College High School

MECHS LETTERMEN JACKETS

Volume I - Edition II

Mayor’s Top 100 tee n s

Haunted House

Rebecca Solis, Gloria Michaud, Jose Salinas

On October 31st MECHS sponsored an out door Haunted House and Movie. See page 6.

Can Food Drive

Students went knocking to stranger’s houses asking for cans Saturday morning. See page 6.

Spirit Week

MECHS— “Can we get a smaller one?” asked Armando Ortiz when he was receiving his letterman jacket. In the month of October, letterman jackets were handed out to students at our school. According to principal secretary Carmen Gonzalez, letterman jackets are “jackets that the students have earned because of their academic excellence and also depending on their GPA.” Gonzalez also mentioned that this project “was in the works since we first started.” When students like junior Elizabeth Gonzalez were asked whether they liked

it, her answer was very enthusiastic “it’s awesome.” Although they did say that people whose GPA was not as high, should have received a chance to get a jacket saying that “they still have school spirit.” As for the design, Carmen Gonzalez said “it was a combination of the vendor and some student input.” She said that the original design was done by students and the vendor simply refined the model. The jackets are black, with an “M” patch in the left hand side and in the back they have a “Mission” patch. The two patches are in a dark blue with teal.

This third generation of the Mayor’s Top 100 Teens is a program that recognizes teens in the community. In order to be recognized you must have overcome an obstacle, do community service, have good grades, and be a role model with positive goals in life. Volunteers from the Optimist Club review nominations and narrow them down to 100 promising teenagers among the community and recognize them. Six of our juniors were nominated to be in this prestigious organization. Andrea Magaña, Jacqueline Gallinar, Ranielle L. Espinoza, Rebeca M. Gimbel, Sonia F. Garcia and Zyanya Dickey were all chosen to represent Mission Early College High School. They have to participate in community service projects such as the First Lady’s Monthly Program to feed the homeless and the Global Youth Service Day. All these young ladies were chosen for a reason. Andrea’s major goal is to become a psychologist and is determined to finish her education; she was destined to help others. Jacqueline on the other hand gives more to her community and is all about challenging herself. Ranielle wants to become a nurse and ultimately obtain a Ph. D. Despite her dyslexia and ADD, attention deficit disorder, she is determined to open her own Montessori school to help children with disabilities. Sonia is destined to become a world leader, there’s no doubt in her mind that she will achieve her goals in life. Last but not least Zyanya’s personality has changed her classmates’ views on society, she has a made difference by putting her needs aside and working at helping others before herself. This organization will shape these young minds to bettering the community. Story by: Liz Gonzalez

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Story by: Juan Gomez

FIELD TRIP: AMADO PEÑA

MECHS Mile

Story by: Gloria Michaud Freshmen watch the artwork

On October 15th freshmen at MECHS took a trip to Valle Verde. The purpose of this trip was to see the talented Amado Peña at work. You could see Peña’s art work at the EPCC Administrative Center, and at other locations. Community college invited MECHS to go see Peña. Freshmen Skye

Ugarte says, “it was different kinda art… it was pretty cool.” English teacher Marina Hansen said, “it would have been wonderful if we could have stayed longer.” But every moment was enjoyed even if it was one for a couple of hours. Story by: Jaime Mendoza

Staff

Students compete in the annual MECHS Mile on Friday October 24th. See page 7.

Joshua Cardoza, Roberto Ceballos, Juan Gomez, Liz Gonzalez, Hazael Luis, Jaime Mendoza, Gloria Michuad, Irvin Rodriguez

Contributing Writer Juan Dorado

Faculty Adviser Jean Schlitzkus

all regio n orchestra

Juan Bolanos

Students show school pride, during Spirit Week dressing up for the days. See page 3.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Business Professionals of America officers from Mission Early College High School were inducted into office at the Annual Career and Technology Installation Ceremony. The ceremony was held at Socorro High’s auditorium from 7:30 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m. The officers are President Valarie Minjarez, Vice President Gloria Michaud, Secretary Rebeca Solis, Treasurer Felicia Garcia, Historian Serita Smith, and Parliamentarian Stephanie Sanchez. The officers were elected by their fellow BPA members and are now the leaders of the MECHS BPA Chapter.

On October 17th MECHS students competed in All Region Orchestra at Hanks High School. The students that competed in this event are junior Edna Vazquez, sophomores Ana Diaz de Leon and Juan Bolaños. These students practiced every day for the two months before the event. Their competition started at 8:00 am Saturday morning. Vazquez, de Leon, and Bolaños competed against students from other high schools and all three of them made it to All Region Orchestra. All Region Orchestra will be hosting a concert at Coronado High School Saturday January 31st at 7 pm and tickets will be on sale for three dollars. Story by: Jaime Mendoza