text: February 2007 In the Heart of The Warrior News & Features The Indian Symbol Theft From Jewel Military Recruitment Teacher Awards The Immigration Issue PDA Cyber Dating Student Commutes Fake IDs Edline Cheaters! By Delaney Savoie & Jonathan Sosa Widespread cheating occurred on the World Literature semester final exam administered to all seniors on January 22-24 after the answer key to the test was stolen from a teacher's desk and circulated among several students in the senior class. "By the Saturday before the final exam me and all of my friends had the answers to the final," admitted a senior who wished only to be identified as being from Division 785. Faculty members are still unsure who stole the answer key, but an investigation is underway and the administration claims to have some leads on who was allegedly involved. One thing that is certain is that the answers spread across the senior class very quickly. "About four percent of my students blatantly cheated, but I believe that about 30 percent actually cheated," said a World Literature teacher who asked not to be identified. "I am surprised that Chicago's best and brightest committed such an act as cheating on an exam." "It was crazy, I mean what some people were doing with the answers," said another senior, Div. 789. "I found them available everywhere from MySpace, FaceBook, and even to MiGente (blog websites). I know a few people who posted the answers on MySpace for sale." "I bought my answers for the final off of some guy I didn't even know off of MySpace for $5," claimed a senior, Div. 786. With such a large number of seniors who cheated on the final exam it has been difficult for teachers to pinpoint exactly who cheated, but they do have some clues. "The answer key to the World Literature final had one answer which was incorrect, so the simple solution for the senior cheating problem is to discipline everyone who received a 98 percent with that one question wrong," said Mr. Jones, an English teacher. "Seniors who were caught blatantly cheating did get a three day out of school suspension," said Ms. Rice, Dean of Students. But exactly how extensive is cheating at Lane? Of 400 polled Lane Technical College Prep High School Vol. 39/ Issue 3/ Page 1 students, 100 from each grade level, 93.25 percent admitted to having cheated some time during their high school experience. The specific reasons given for cheating were as diverse as Lane's student body. Many said they did not know why they cheated and that "it has gotten too easy not to cheat." Catherine Santis, Div. 855, considers cheating to be wrong even though she admits to doing it, largely because she feels an obligation to help her friends. "I don't want to feel bad for not letting a friend cheat," she said. Many students seem to cave to the peer pressure of the "unspoken contract" between one another to help out their friends. Others have said that the only way they would pass a class was to cheat. Although teachers have taken action to prevent cheating, students often manage to find a way around the system. "I cheat on anything that I can get away with," said an anonymous Lane student, Div. 861. "The only way that I can balance school, work, and my social life is to cheat a little bit here and there," said another anonymous student, Div. 770. This pen with a scroll-like pull-out was discovered in the possession of a senior who used it to cheat on the World Literature final exam. Students have come up with numerous techniques for cheating. Some of the simple methods include looking at their neighbor's paper, asking a friend for the answer, and even writing notes or answers on skin and clothes. One of the most creative techniques was the "cleavage trick." "What you do is make a cheat sheet small enough to fit in your cleavage, stick it [there], and while the teacher is not looking give yourself a little peak," said Paige Grabinski, Div. 873. Other clothing conducive to hiding cheat sheets include the new, stylish pants with holes in them. "Make a cheat sheet and stick it in your pants by the hole to look at it while taking a test," said Melissa Habibovic, Div. 850. Advances in technology also make cheating a lot easier. Such techniques include friends texting each other answers via cell phones. Also PSP's (Play Station Portables) can be used to cheat. A group of people can wirelessly connect with each other and secretly chat on PSP's or Nintendo DS's. Additionally, students in science and math classes say that they make cheat sheets and program them into their calculators. See "Cheaters" continued on Page 4 Columns & Reviews To Kill a Mockingbird Affirmative Action Physics teacher Scane resigns from Lane By Natalia Santillan On Nov. 22, physics teacher Mr. Brian Scane officially resigned from Lane for "personal reasons." "I do want to say that my reason for leaving was a Chicago Board of Education issue," said Scane, "regarding a Board rule that I broke and it had nothing to do with the Lane Administration. They were extremely supportive and tried their hardest to find ways to protect my job at Lane. I thank them repeatedly for all of their efforts, and I have no animosity toward anyone." "We tried to keep him here a little longer [and] in the end, he resigned," said Dr. Lobosco. Some of the rumors surrounding his departure included that he suffered from dangerous health issues. "I just wanted to drop a clear line that no, I do not have kidney failure, or any of the other crazy rumors going around about me," said Scane. "I have to say that I think that's hilarious!" His classes were taken over by current Lane teachers Mr. Hencinski, Mrs. Naderi, Mrs. Stone, Mr. Kanner, and Ms. Joseph. "They should have at least let him stay until the end of the semester," said Pawel Szeliski, Div 882, former physics student of Scane. "We had a substitute, and we didn't learn anything for two weeks." Mr. Miklusak, another physics teacher and friend of Scane, believes Lane is worse off without him. "He was a very inventive teacher that was highly involved in his school's community," said Miklusak. Some students remember Scane for his unconventional teaching methods. "I thought Mr. Scane was really easy-going and different from all other teachers, which made him one-of-a-kind," said Angela Sports NFL Stadium Turf Donation Athletic College Recruitment Love Read your Valentine's Day messages here. Wodnicki, Div 779. "He didn't stick to the textbooks and he taught in his own, effective way." Many students said he should have been allowed to stay until the end of the semester. "I don't think they should have fired him, they could have waited till the end of the year," said Alexander Riviera, Div 751. "That was very irresponsible on behalf of the administration. They took too long to find a replacement. It's as if no one cared at all, and that's very sad." Scane does not see his departure as a setback, but as an opportunity to experience teaching outside of the CPS system. "I know I will miss being at Lane and I will especially miss all of my students. Lane is a unique community and unfortunately I know I will never find its equal anywhere else," said Scane. "I will miss everyone very much but I do look forward to seeing my seniors at graduation this June." February 2007 News & Features Page 2 U.S. to change immigration policies Border surveillance to increase; Illegals still guaranteed free education at high school level By Veronica Lozano According to the U.S. Census Bureau there are currently around 10 million illegal immigrants living in the United States, but in reality it is probably twice that amount. And each year, the population of undocumented immigrants increases by about 500,000 people. The government is currently considering granting amnesty, or something like it, to those who are undocumented, which would pardon them of their illegal status. This, however, poses a problem. When amnesty was granted in 1986, the government estimated it would add around 1 million new citizens, but they were wrong. The U.S. actually added 3 million. It is difficult to consider granting amnesty to these immigrants simply because there are so many of them to contend with. Many citizens are scared of the effect illegal immigrants could have on the economy, which is why there are so many different opinions on the immigration debate. Although the U.S. houses undocumented immigrants from all over the world, Mexicans make up about 70 percent of them, and therefore the government has focused its attention primarily on the Mexican border. In the fall of 2006, the government passed a Secure Fence Act, which called for the addition of 700 miles to the existing 100 miles of fencing along the border. "[Building a wall] will definitely lessen the amount of illegal immigrants fleeing to the U.S.," said Emilya Whitis, Div. 753. Others believe the money used to build the wall could be spent more effectively. "The U.S. is wasting their money," said Janeth Mendoza, Div. 756. "People are eventually going to find a way to cross the border. The U.S. should use their money for something more important, like schools." Due to the fact the about 100 Mexicans die annually on their way across the border as a result of drowning, dehydration, and hypothermia, Mexico has recently issued a statement saying that it will supply as many as 200,000 tracking devices to Mexicans who will be attempting to cross the border in order to assure their safe arrival. Some students believe this sympathy encourages Mexicans to attempt to illegally enter the U.S. "The Mexican government should encourage their people to stay in their country. The device is beneficial, but it's sending the wrong message," said an anonymous sophomore. Others believe that Mexico is only trying to ensure the safety of its people. It seems that the major problem for most immigrants is not the journey to America, but the umented immigrants access to free public education, these students cannot attend college due to their illegal status. "It hasn't affected my education so far," said an anonymous junior, who is illegal. "I want to go to college but I don't know how." "Deprivation of public education punishes a class of people not responsible for their legal status," states the CPS website. "Any action by a school district that has the effect of denying access to a free public education in the U.S. for more than five years to apply for conditional status. This would authorize up to six years of legal residence, after which permanent residence may be granted. The government has also decided to increase the difficulty level of citizenship tests. On Nov. 30, 2006, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Emilio Gonzalez declared they will release 144 questions and answers for the pilot test of a new naturalization exam. USCIS will administer the pilot exam to about 5,000 volunteer citizenship applicants in 10 cities beginning in early 2007. The test will include new questions that focus primarily on the concepts of democracy and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. The test is expected to be implemented nationwide in the spring of 2008. Lane's Records Office is unable to say how many illegal immigrants attend Lane because it is illegal to expose the identity of these students. "America is where people come to seek a better life for themselves and their families," said Vivian Rivera, Div. 021. "If they need help it's our job to help them." "We are not saying ʻHey, stay the heck out.' Just if you must come over, do it the right way. We don't want overcrowding to worsen, we don't want to throw off the economy, we don't want to have to strengthen the borders and beef up security," said Chakira Hamilton, Div. 873. "That stuff only winds up costing us money in the long run, and everyone wants to hold on to their money. We just want to ensure a certain type of order, which obviously the immigrants find appealing. So help us help you and do it the right way!" Despite government efforts, immigration continues to be a hot topic for debate both in Congress and among Lane's student body. A sign near the U.S. / Mexico boarder prohibiting illegal crossing. hardships they must endure once they arrive. Many of them are hired to work on farms or in restaurants, accepting low paying jobs because they are not qualified for any other work. They take on unappealing and sometimes dangerous work that many citizens are not willing to expose themselves to. "I am so sick of hearing that immigrants are taking citizens jobs," said Lucia Orozco, Div. 868. "If [people] would look closer they would see that most immigrants work at jobs that citizens think they are too good for." There are also problems for immigrants who wish to pursue higher education. Although Bush's No Child Left Behind Act and 1982 Supreme Court case Plyler v. Doe ensure undocto an immigrant student will be deemed unconstitutional." It is said that between five and 10 percent of undocumented students go on to attend college, compared to 75 percent of U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The recently implemented DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors), however, allows students with good values residing February 2007 News & Features Page 3 Military recruitment on rise at Lane "Bush does not listen," said Damian Walega, Div. 769. "He's disregarding everything that the people want." In a time of war and economic "There's no use in throwing out more inequalities, enlisting in the military is a people to die," said Anthony Wojtal, serious and considerable option for many Div. 789. "It's like they're throwing the high school seniors. American people out in the trash." Lane's immense student population is It may be believed that the JROTC is a such a target for military recruiters that it tool for military recruitment within Lane, was necessary to set up a recruiting center but no JROTC student is obligated to across Addison in Lane Plaza. But the high enlist. probability of recruit deployment to Iraq "They show you a few movies about and an overwhelming antiwar sentiment the Navy and military schools, but don't among Americans makes recruitment really pressure you to join," said Brian much harder. Kapustka, Div. 910. Because Lane receives assistance under Although the JROTC does not require the Elementary and Secondary Education cadets to join the armed forces, students Act of 1965, the CPS law department is interested in the military are encouraged. required to provide military recruiters with "JROTC helps you if you want to join Lane Tech students' names, addresses, and the military," said Garrick Rothstein, Div. telephone listings when requested. 768. "At least two years of JROTC and "Military recruiters a recommendation would are offered the same get you a higher rank in the consideration as college military." recruiters - by law," said But some JROTC cadets with Dr. LoBosco. "Students previous military aspirations have to opt out of having have become a bit more their names made available hesitant about enlisting after to the military. Forms were the invasion and occupation given out at Report Card of Iraq. Pick Up, but it is not too "Now after what Bush said, late [to have their names if you join [the military] you'll removed from the list]." most likely be sent [to Iraq]," Recruiters successfully said Jason Mazariegos, Div. make their arguments by 757. "The only way I'll go explaining the benefits into the Army is if I don't get of the military, such as into college. Although violence in the money for education, Middle East has deterred comprehensive health care, many possible recruits, some and family services. But students are motivated to join students have indicated The military recruiting center, located just north of the school the armed forces. that recruiters are not in Lane Plaza, targets Lane students as potential recruits. "[I want to enlist] because always forthcoming in my dad, my uncle, and both their explanations. "[Marine recruiters] lie straight to your school seniors. When American males of my grandfathers were in the army," said face," said Arthur Wilas, Div. 779. "The turn 18, they are required to register with Lynette Zayas, Div. 869, who expressed military is not a bad option, but when the Selective Service System in case of an interest in the Air Force. "I want to help considering enlistment, don't get all your a potential reintroduction of the draft. fight for our country and the people." Some look forward to the opportunity to information from recruiters because they Because of the military's failure to meet recruitment quotas over the past few make money in the military. have a quota to fill." "The bonus goes up during wartime, so Some students think that recruiters omit years, incoming Army recruits are rushed through training in order to be prepared for that's my incentive to enlist," said Alex important information about enlisting. "They tell you all the benefits, but they their tours of duty. If the rate of American Erdmann, Div. 769. "The situation kind kind of leave all the bad stuff out," said casualties in Iraq rises drastically and the of makes me think about enlisting [even already falling recruitment figures continue though] I'm against the war." Noe Ortiz, Div. 750. "The Army gives you great benefits and ʻBad stuff' can include deployment to to drop, a military draft could be enacted. Students expressed concern over a it will, without a doubt, label you as a true Iraq or other hostile areas, extended tours American," said Oscar Rosas, Div. 755. of duty, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder potential draft. "I would be deeply angered and I would "Please, all those who see the truth, fight (PTSD), getting as little as three weeks a year to see family, and the ultimate avoid it at all costs," said Alan Avitia, Div. for your country and be the next Thomas Jefferson; for America the beautiful should 763. sacrifice: death. The nation is not quite ready for a remain on top of the world. Go and join!" Military officials have had opportunities U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq is for recruitment at Lane during basketball military draft, but President Bush's plan games. Students in the past who gave to deploy at least 20,000 more troops to inevitable, but the Armed Forces will look recruiters their contact information were Iraq for a period of up to two years has towards high schools and universities for more recruits in a final attempt to fulfill the entered into a raffle in which a randomly students thinking. "I guess increasing the troops could help President's wishes. Lane students should chosen student won an iPod. "Last year I put down false information on a immediately," said Nieko Rodriguez, Div. anticipate further recruitment attempts, as recruiting card just so I could win the iPod," 877. "But if they keep fighting the way they will likely be intensified in the near said Monica Neris, Div. 757. "I didn't win, they're fighting, it would be impossible future. Recruiting Officers for the U.S. Armed but even if I did I would still think it was to win." Many students strongly resented the Forces did not respond to questions about wrong for recruiters to have that raffle." military recruitment at Lane. Other effective recruitment strategies President's decision. By Frank Weinert include TV ads, recruitment posters, and possibly the most effective method among teens: video games. America's Army, the official U.S. Army video game, is financed by U.S. tax dollars and distributed for free as a public relations initiative to help with U.S. Army recruitment. Coalition, which debuted December 21, 2006, is the latest version of America's Army, and Rise of a Soldier is the Playstation 2 and Xbox version of the official U.S. Army game. "I think America's Army is pretty cool," said Danil Khrustov, Div. 771. "It's really realistic and it even shows you first aid." "I haven't played the official Army games, but games like Medal of Honor do a good job of getting me into military combat and warfare," said Eduardo Vargas, Div. 853. Recruitment for the growth of the U.S. Armed Forces applies especially to high The days of Uncle Sam seem to be over as the U.S. military tries a more hip approach to recruiting young Americans. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder a consequence of military service By Frank Weinert Everyone considering military enlistment should be aware of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Recruiters won't talk about the disorder because it is a turn-off for potential recruits, so anyone considering joining the military should be informed. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder affecting individuals who have experienced or witnessed profoundly traumatic events, such as wartime combat. Victims of PTSD suffer from anxiety, recurrent flashbacks of the traumatic event, nightmares, irritability, fatigue, forgetfulness, and social withdrawal. PTSD is nothing new. During the Civil War it was called ʻSoldier's Heart' and ʻSwiss Disease.' By WWI, the name had changed to ʻShellshock.' WWII's PTSD was called ʻCombat Fatigue.' The term ʻPost Traumatic Stress Disorder' was finally coined during the Vietnam War, although it was also referred to as ʻCombat Stress Reaction' and shortly after that it was ʻCombat-Operational Stress Reaction.' Currently, according to the Veterans Administration, 20,638 Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom troops have been diagnosed with PTSD, with the Marines and Army nearly four times more likely to report the disorder than the Navy or Air Force. And studies show that U.S. women serving in Iraq suffer from more pronounced and debilitating forms of PTSD than their male counterparts. But the troops are not receiving the treatment they need for PTSD. This problem will likely become more difficult to solve when an additional 20,000 troops are exposed to traumatic events in Iraq. February 2007 News & Features Page 4 Indian symbol source of pride or shame? By Maggie Byrne Evidence of the school symbol is everywhere: Lanites call themselves Indians, our newspaper is The Warrior, and our yearbook, The Arrowhead. Yet much is forgotten of the history of the symbol, and little thought is given to its future. Most students do not even take note of these images, while some take great pride in them. But not everyone believes that having an Indian for a symbol is appropriate. In the NCAA, the use of racially or ethnically "hostile" or "abusive" nicknames or representations was recently banned from post-season tournaments, and uniforms can no longer feature American Indians. While many effected teams were outraged, the NCAA said this measure was taken to preserve the dignity of Native American culture. Many colleges and universities have already changed their nicknames, including St. John's, where the Redmen became the Red Storm. Among the schools affected by this new rule are the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Florida State Seminoles. As of yet, no high schools have had to officially change their symbols, but change is coming. Niles West High School recently changed its nickname from the Indians to the Wolves. What this might mean for the Lane symbol is still unclear. Although Lane has not received any official pressure to stop using the nickname "The Indians," some measures have been taken to show that the Indian is a mark of honor and respect, not some silly, dancing mascot. For one thing, it is stressed that the Indian is a symbol, not a mascot. And a few years ago, students were reminded before pep rally that any "Indian calls" or other signs of disrespect would not be tolerated. Miami, Illinois, and Shawnee Tribes. Many streets, cities, rivers, and even this state itself were named for the peoples who once lived on this land. Although there is no conclusive proof, it would not be unfair to assume speech, former principal Bogan among the Indians" on the back faltered while speaking of the of its shirt. The honor and connection to hard work displayed by "these... these...these Indians." It seemed Lane's symbol run deep. But to be a term he chose on the spur history and culture also run of the moment. While the reasons deep for real Native Americans, for his choosing that particular who could find offense at light term remain unclear, Nelson references to the honor and said that "the name caught the tradition of their past. If Lanites wish to keep their fancy of the students and was promptly adopted." symbol, it is important that the Whatever the true reason Indian symbol be treated with behind the nickname, the term the respect its founders meant it "Lane Indians" took root. The to command. Indian became a unifying symbol for Lanites. "...The term ʻLane Indian' should mean much to all Lane Students for [it is] indeed symbolic," said former principal James Smith, in 1948. "Every boy who enters Lane becomes a ʻLane Indian.' Forgotten are differences in wealth, race, creed or social prestige which may be present outside the school. ...In our ʻLane Tribe' there are no differences, for all are ʻLane Indians.'" Today, the prevalence of the Indian symbol is still strong. The mural in the auditorium features not only a painting of a Native American but also a message in the hieroglyphics used by the Crow Tribe. The totem pole on the front lawn and the paintings of Native Americans on the first floor of the building remind students that they are "Lane Indians." On any given day, several students will wear shirts with pictures of an Indian on the front. After all, both the Lettermen club and Big Brothers and Big Sisters This statue displayed outside of the shirts feature a rendering main office is a replica of "Shooting of an Indian Chief. Even the Stars." The larger version can be NHS has the slogan "Chiefs found in the Memorial Garden. 853. "No matter what, people will find a way around it. There's always a way around things." Students might not be the only ones responsible for such a high cheating rate. Teachers might also be to blame. "Lazy teachers make it easier to cheat," said Kathy Martinez, Div. 780. Additionally, students claim it is easier to cheat when a substitute is running the class. During Veizi's sophomore year he walked into his math class expecting a test that he was stressed over, but shortly after he was surprised to find a substitute. "I was so happy. I thought we weren't going to have a test, but she had it for us," he said. Another student asked the substitute if they could use notes. "Surprisingly enough, the substitute allowed us to cheat," said Veizi. Although, some Lane students view cheating as a common, everyday occurrence, they don't realize some of the serious consequences it can bring. "Cheating defeats the purpose of education," said Ms. Sebestyen, a Lane history teacher. "One thing that we have to teach students is how serious cheating is taken in college," said Dr. LoBosco, principal of Lane. Cheating in college is a completely different story. It can lead to expulsion and the possibility of never being able to attend another college once that mark has been placed on your record. The Indian head displayed on the mats of the main gym is one of many found around the school. These measures seem to have been effective, as very few people have complained. "I am not at all [offended by the symbol,]" said Alex Bellinger, Div. 859, an Ojibwa student at Lane. "When Native Americans are offended by [those symbols,] it is because [the representation] is ridiculed. But Lane Tech doesn't treat the mascot the way the Illini do. [Lane's symbol] is a good image of the Native American community. It's respectful." The origins of the Lane symbol are not completely certain, but its history as a mark of the school is strong. Much of the land in this area was once inhabited by the Chickasaw, Dakota, Ho Chunk, they write answers on the shades," said Mr. Kimmons, a social studies teacher. Teachers usually watch closely for cheating and do what they can to prevent it. "I know when people are cheating because they keep an eye on me instead of their own paper because they want to know where I am in the room," said Mr. Kimmons. Mr. Jones also mentioned that, like many teachers, he walks around the class during tests and watches out for suspicious behavior. Despite the apparent prevalence of cheating at Lane, several students have admitted that cheating is unfair and unacceptable. "No, it's not [acceptable]," said Elvis Veizi, Div. 882. "It's just something that you do and get that Lane's symbol was derived, at least in part, as a memory of those who came before. The Lane Alumni Office maintains the Archive Room, which contains school memorabilia dating back to the early 1900s. Research gathered from this office revealed insight into the history of the school symbol. According to a 1966 issue of Lane's literary magazine, The Tech Prep, the first reference to Lanites as Indians was as early as 1912. According to the personal account of Mr. Jack Nelson, class of 1915, the term was first used at a drama performance to describe the young men of Lane. He said that during his introductory away with." However, cheating at Lane may soon come to an end, at least for research papers and reports. A new program from TurnItIn.com, the internet's most widely used site for preventing the spread of plagiarism, is now being utilized by Lane faculty. The program helps teachers detect cheating more easily. Students' papers can be uploaded onto the website where they are compared to all the other sources in its database. The site then gives the teacher a percentage of how similar the paper's content is to other sources on the web and every other paper submitted onto its server. Although many students are unaware of the new program, those who are don't seem to be too worried. "It's just going to slow cheating down," said Tony Monreal, Div. Cheaters continued from Page 1 Cameras are also being used to cheat. "Sophomore year my friend took pictures of the semester final and gave them to another friend two days before her exam," said Doracely Martinez, Div. 850. "I use my Side Kick (a PDA Phone) to cheat on tests. Sometimes I chat with buddies on AIM (America Online Instant Messenger), or sometimes I just research the topic on Google. Once I even read the answer right out of an online book," said a Lane student who wished to remain anonymous. Some teachers have uncovered other clever methods students use to cheat. "If they sit near the window February 2007 News & Features Page 5 Theft from Jewel results in hostility toward Lane students By Karie Drucker "Y'all, stop stealing the chicken from Jewel," said Mr. Milsap at the October senior meeting. Although it would seem obvious that stealing is illegal, Lane's Discipline Office receives phone calls from Jewel security weekly, who have caught yet another student shoplifting. As a result of this and other problems Jewel encounters with students, some of their employees have adoped a hostile attitude towards the student body. "I have problems with Lane students daily," said Jewel store director Michael Legler. "It ranges from students who shoplift to those that are just rude." Although some employees are annoyed with the large quantity students that crowd Jewel daily, others are sympathetic. "It's a shame that a few students have to ruin it for the rest, because the majority of Lane students that I see are polite and respectful," said Chuck Kilgore, Jewel employee. Many students believe that Jewel employees are irritated with Lane students, and many think that they are treated with an unjust hostility no matter how polite they are. "They are rude to us, and they discriminate by asking us to show them our receipts when we leave," said Jessica Pinto, Div. 785. Others, however, believe that Jewel is justified in being wary of students as a result of previous experiences with shoplifters. "The way they treat us is fair because they have to protect their store," said Kyle Welsh, Div. 783. "Whatever measures they have to take to prevent theft should be taken, no matter how they treat the students." Perhaps the reason students are tempted to steal is because they believe they will not get caught. This could be due to a lack of a strong presence of security at Jewel, or simply because students do not realize the consequences they will suffer if they are caught. "If you knew before you [shoplifted] that you would be given a suspension and possibly arrested, you wouldn't do it," said Ms. Rice, head of security at Lane. Despite an exceptionally high number of shoplifting instances as a result of being located next to such a large school, Jewel has not increased security. "We have the same amount of security as any other Jewel," said Legler. "We do, however, prosecute all shoplifters." Some students say they steal because, frankly, it is easy to get away with. "Every once in a while I just hide [the items] in my purse or backpack," said a senior girl, who admits to shoplifting from Jewel on a weekly basis. "I only do it if I don't have money, but Jewel is such a large corporation that I don't think it's that bad." "Usually I just eat the chicken or whatever in the store, then get rid of the package," said a junior. "No one has ever noticed." Students also admitted to stealing magazines by slipping them in between the stack of books they are carrying. Some steal chicken by requesting two portions at the deli counter, then emptying the contents of one bag into the other, thus having to purchase only one of the two bags. Some enter the wrong item codes on the self-checkout, entering a less expensive item instead of the item they are actually purchasing. "I've seen people enter the code for donuts when they are actually buying bagels, since they are cheaper," said a senior. Others, however, are less discreet. "I just walk out with my food sometimes," said a junior boy. "There are always so many students there that they never notice." Some students even blame the selfcheckout for their shoplifting habits. "I've seen my friends take things from Jewel during lunch," Lane students wait in line to buy chicken from Jewel. said a sophomore who preferred to remain anonymous. "They just go through the self checkout lane and don't scan everything." Rice agrees that this could be the reason Jewel has a bigger shoplifting problem than other local establishments. "I think the problem is what occurs from the time students get their food to the time they get to the self-checkout. Their items seem to disappear. Whereas in other places, you have to pay for your food before you can take it," said Rice. Dominick's, on the other hand, has few problems with students shoplifting. "It could be because of their proximity to the school, because they prosecute all shoplifters, or the fact that they don't have selfcheckout lines," said Rice. "I don't know what the reason is, but we just don't get calls from Dominick's." Consequences of theft from Jewel vary on a case-by-case basis, depending largely on the value of the items taken. Lane policy, however, is a standard three-day out of school suspension. "If [students] get caught, they will get three days out," said Rice. "Unless, of course they are repeat offenders, in which case they would receive more." The discipline office says, however, that theft is down since last year. "It could be because we are more vocal about it than last year, which started with Milsap announcing it at the rules assemblies," said Rice with a grin. "But maybe people are just realizing the consequences." Local eateries attract students Lane increases price of school lunch By Adrianna Gniot & Lorri Kaczmarski She spends $3.50 at McDonald's on Monday, $4 at Popeye's on Tuesday, $3.75 at Wendy's on Wednesday, and $5 at Jewel on Thursday and Friday. By the end of the week, Roxanna Rodriguez, Div. 865, realizes she has spent over $20 for one week's lunch. She knows if she had eaten in the school lunchroom, she would have spent around $10. "The school lunch doesn't attract me," said Rodriguez. "The food outside is better than it is in the cafeteria." Lane students have different reasons for going outside for lunch, including the social element and the variety and quality of the food available. "I like the freedom of going outside, but sometimes I stay in because of the cold weather," said Chris Ballinger, Div. 773. Other students eat in the cafeteria for lunch because of financial reasons. "I don't want to waste money everyday going out," said Ambreen Maan, Div 915. "It's cheaper to stay in." Not only is Lane's off-campus lunch policy beneficial for the students, but it is beneficial for businesses as well. for memories and for making the students feel at home. Many of the businesses around Lane go out of their way to attract students. Pete's Pizza gives Lane students a discount price of $2 for a large slice of pizza and can of soda. "We do everything we can for the neighborhood," said Pete's manager. Also, during football season, Hero's had a mural on the side of their building of the dates of Lane football games. "The kids that come in here are extremely nice," said the manager of Hero's, who gives students free lunch for their birthday if she knows them. Not everyone thinks eating offcampus is the best option. "The food outside is way overloaded with calories," said Mr. Pikes, the school food service manager. "The cafeteria food is much healthier than it has ever been." Meanwhile, Dr. LoBosco thinks the off campus lunch policy is great for everyone. "The businesses love it," she said. "I think [students] need to get out and get fresh air." By Melissa Foley As of this school year, there has been in increase in the price of school lunches. Not only has this change affected the students who eat in the cafeteria, but also the teachers who buy their lunches from the school. For students who receive the reduced fair lunch, prices have doubled from 20 cents to 40 cents. Regular lunch prices rose a few years ago from $.85 to $1.25, and finally to this years price of $2.10. A regular student lunch, which used to be $2.00, is now $3.00. For the lunch special, which is larger than the regular student lunch, prices have risen from $3.00 to $4.00. The teachers' lunch prices have risen at the same rate. "The department hasn't changed the price of these lunches in 15 years and they are behind. The prices had to change to make quota," said Mr. Charles Pikes, Lane's Food Service Manager. Because of this increase, the school is making more money, and since CPS's Food Service Department is a non-profit organization, most of the money pays for the equipment used in the kitchen. The rest of the money goes towards supplies and food costs. "People will complain when prices increase. Everything goes up. If something costs more to get, prices have to raise," said Pikes. Most of these prices have increased by a lot, which leads to the topic of the quality of the food. Many people can argue their opinions about the food, but take into consideration what they compare it to. "This food has the most nutrients compared to the other food places around Lane. It's just healthier in school lunchrooms," said Pikes. An employee from Big Boy Gyros said that most of their income is from Lane students. To express their gratitude, they give some of it back to Lane by having t-shirts made for the sports teams. Big Boy Gyros also has lots of Lane memorabilia posted up on tack boards around the restaurant - team photos, students, and articles about Lane. They say it is February 2007 News & Features Page 6 Valentine's Day sure to feature more PDA in hallways By Bianca Chassagne Walking through the halls it looks like Valentine's Day everyday with all the couples displaying their affection. One particularly noticeable couple has frequently been seen engaging in amorous behavior on the grass outside the school. "I could contain myself, but why should I?" said one half of the anonymous pair. "People are allowed to express themselves. If someone is bothered they don't have to look, but most people watch." "I think it's fine," said the other half of the anonymous pair. "We're not in the 50s anymore and [it is okay] just as long as you don't take it too far." Public displays of affection (PDA) can be included as inappropriate sexual conduct under Group 5 in the CPS Student Code of Conduct Handbook, which includes conduct that is consensual, but inappropriate. Although there are some students who overtly show their affection, there are others who are not fond of these displays. "I can't stand seeing kids slob each other down all day long in the hallway," said Laurina Robinson, Div. 788. "I don't think it's the right environment [to do that]." Many other students shared her opinion. "That's so disgusting. I've seen mostly upperclassmen [making out] in the halls," said an anonymous female freshman. "Most of the people who do it are literally on top of each other," said Yurify Koverko, Div. 872. "They don't care that other people have to watch them stick their tongues down each other's throat." The students who do this in the hall are often asked to stop by security or a teacher. "I ask them not to," said Henry Flowers, security guard. "This is not the place. Sometimes they're kissing sexually, but I tell them to break it up." "I've seen holding hands, kissing, making out basically," said Mrs. Ojofeitimi, math teacher. "It makes me nauseous. What makes it worse is when I tell them to stop and they stop; then I turn around and they're making out again." Another teacher, who chose to remain anonymous, has noticed an increase in affectionate activity. "This year a lot of the kids are hugging and kissing in the hall," said the teacher. "I've seen more PDA with the younger students versus last year." Teachers are not the only ones who have noticed an increase in PDA. The administration has also. "I've noticed an increase and it's not even Spring yet," said Dr. LoBosco. "A peck on the cheek or mouth is fine but [there shouldn't be] excessive body contact." Students who are constantly caught showing PDA are sent to the discipline office. "[We] call their parents," said Ms. Rice, Head of Security. "Most teenager's parents aren't happy about it." There are students who are not bothered by other students showing their affection. "There's nothing wrong with it," said Tenisia Adams, Div. 854. "They shouldn't have sex in the hall, but if they're making out, whatever. It's high school. If you don't want to see it, don't look at them." Some students, however, claim that PDA is hard to ignore. "It's okay, but I get tired of seeing the same couple kiss every period," said Briana Smith, Div. 765. "I see it at least two periods a day after the bell rings." "It doesn't bother me," said Jamelle Williams, Div. 770. An affectionate couple keep warm outside the auditorium. "But I can see why other people feel offended. They're being inconsiderate." Despite these objections the halls are sure to with filled with couples showing their affection with the arrival of Valentine's Day. Cyber dating leads to romance for some, disgust for others By Omar Aguilar & Janeth Mendoza Cyber dating has become an increasingly popular way for teens to "hook up." In a poll of 50 Lane students, 66 percent said they have a blog account, and 28 percent admitted to having met someone in person after meeting them online. Some students like online dating because initially it can be less nerve wracking. "I think it's a lot more comfortable to meet someone online first because you don't have to go through that bad date," said Kathy Baran, Div. 790. "I met my first cyber boyfriend in a yahoo chat room," said a sophomore who asked only to be identified as Liz. "His personality was attractive to me at first. It took about two months before we started dating." Other students believe online dating is a bad idea because so many people are misleading about their true identity. "It's the stupidest thing ever. It's like someone [liking] a fat chick in Arizona when she says she looks like Pamela Anderson," said Neill O'Brien, Div. 774. Although some relationships are based on physical attraction, others are based on shared interests. "I met my ex through this internet community called Xanga," said an anonymous senior. "She found my site and found my (AOL Instant Messenger) screen name and IM'd me from there." In Cindy Grant's online article, Cyber Love: What is Real and What is Virtual, she said cyber dating is usually considered by people who have become fascinated by the easiness of chatting. A person may find someone who interests him/her and begin conversing, which may or may not result in a date. In another book about online dating, Life on the Screen, MIT sociology Professor Sherry Turkle explains how some people use the internet as an opportunity to alter their identity. Often, invalid information is given to impress or lure the other person. "(Some guy) was trying to hook up with me online, telling me that he was 18, but I don't do that so I was like nope," said Danielle Lara, Div. 752. "Then at the end of our conversation, he goes ʻwhatever b****. I'm 32 anyways, I don't need you'." Another potential problem with online dating includes suitors looking for more than just a friendship, with minors. "One time I received a message from this guy and he was like ʻI like girls young, like 12 or 13, [because] they are hornier at that age'," said an anonymous junior. "I was disgusted so I blocked him." There are over a billion internet users worldwide, so bloggers should beware: chances are good their profile will show up in someone's search engine. February 2007 News & Features Page 7 Commute to Lane a tough ride for many By Miriam Vargas Because Lane is a selective enrollment school, drawing its population from all over the city, some students have to travel as much as two hours to get here each day. "If I didn't wake up at 5:20 then I wouldn't be able to come to school by 8:00," said Anabella Avalos, Div. 903. Lane offers many classes, clubs, and extra-curricular activities that are not offered at other high schools, and this is what attracts many students to attend. "I definitely know that Lane has many classes that cannot be taken at my neighborhood high school, and this is what I like about Lane," said Karina Vega, Div. 750. While many students are willing to wake up early in order to get to Lane on time, some think that it is useless. "People are crazy waking up so early. Just imagine how exhausted they are by the end of the week, and it's only to come to school," said Stephany Burnett, Div. 936. "I don't wake up that early and I get so tired before the end of the week, so I really don't know how and why students put up with all that hard work of waking up early," said Tovah Jacobson, Div. 750. However, other students think it is to their advantage to take the opportunity for a better education "Lane is among the top schools of Chicago for a reason and I want to have an education that is better than anyone else. That's why the distance and length of time doesn't matter to me," said Marvin Vega, Div. 927. Coming to Lane from such a long distance also means that The bus stop on the corner of Addison and Western fills with students waiting to ride home after school. many students are willing to sacrifice the chance to have a job or participate in extra-curricular activities after school. "I don't have a job because by the time I get home, it's already too late, and I don't want to feel pressure from both work and school," said Avalos. Most of the students who have a long commute to Lane usually try to manage their time efficiently and maintain an active social life. Many find time in their schedule to participate in extracurricular activities. "Even though it takes me a long time to get home, I still find a way to go to work, be at club meetings, and sometimes to hang out with some friends. I guess it depends how well you manage your time," said Ulisses Salgado, Div. 750. "Most of the time I start doing some homework in school, then go to work and that way I save some time," said Sara Sajdak, Div. 750. Living far from the school is not the only reason that students have a long commute to and from Lane. Many students attribute the lengthy travel to traffic issues. "If it wasn't for the traffic in the morning, I would get to school twenty minutes before I usually do, especially during winter when all the cars go so slowly," said Diego Villegas, Div. 781. Many students also have to take public transportation. And the majority of them believe that the pace of public transportation also makes the commute longer. "I think that the buses take too long to get to Lane. Sometimes the driver drives so slowly even when there is no traffic, and this bothers me a lot because it just makes me take longer to get to school," said Alejandro Aviles, Div. 764. "It's ridiculous how long I have to ride on the bus apart from waiting for it. I don't live that far and yet it takes about 50 minutes for the stupid bus to arrive at Lane," said Danielle Villar, Div. 758. Even though coming to Lane for many students requires them to wake up at early hours of the morning, some students are willing to make sacrifices such as giving up part of their social lives. "I didn't want to go to my neighborhood high school because it's bad; I prefer to come to Lane even though it is a little bit far from my house, but it is worth it," said Salgado. February 2007 To Tina, Natasia, Justeen, Marshae, Brittani, and Le'Dia; you guys rock!! You're the bestest friendz in the whole wise world and I appreciate our friendship. You guys make my day. -Love, Parysita Valentine's Messages Page 8 Hey guys last year here man, we had fun and lots of good experiences. Happy alentines day shoutouts to all my people: Khushbo, Amareeh, Mishi, Aisha, Courtney, Kathy, Beatriz, Olence, Kyle, NOOR, Kristina, Happy Valentines day guys. (Now who wants to be my valentine:) ) Fabian, guess what?! I LOVE YOU!! We have been going out for over a year and it's been GREAT! I picked a great guy to date. I love the time we spend together and I hope it will last! I know that sometimes we fight but no worries. Love will bring us together! I LOVE YOU FABIAN! Je T'aime! Te amo! -Brooke Alexis P.S. Put a sheet on your bed. Happy Valentine's Day Jessica! You are amazing! Thank you for everything. Love, Scott. To Ana Pelayo: You are beautiful. Dear Adrian Cruz, You are my knight in shining armor. Div 776! Love, Natalie Fugate Seniors My Praying Mantis. Three states in one night will never be quite enough. You mean the world to me. I love you! -Angent K er, Ms. Askar. Avacado Amy! ^_^ It's our last year together in the same school. I wish the best To the Entire Warrior Staff: Thanks for such a for you. Just don't forget me when you're great issue! Lets make the next one even better! rich and famous. -Mr. Johnson Happy Valentnes Day my Big Yoshi Ihrzy <3's Amy, Boryana, and Taylor. Bear!! Just want to say I love ya! Love Magen Valentine's Day has come back around and we're both alone. But to me this is another day that our friendship has grown strong. We always laugh and smile while chillin in Carerra's and Ms. Atkinson's class, and I realized now our friendship is as thick as window glass. You are always going to be the coolest and most true girl of all time. So Chantelle Strong, will you be my Valentine? From: Your Friend Happy Valentine's Day Ms. My Sexy, how much I care, I can't explain Yost! From Room 161 All the moments that we share, Babe. I want you to know that I love you. Together To my Division 751 Buddies, To the best Senior Division (762)! Forever Never Apart Maybe In Distance but naver It's been 4 years already and you know its almost over. Have a great Valentine's Day. Remember, be on at Heart; 3-30-05 Big Kiss. P.S. Theres only 1 true Thank you for everyone who has always helped me. Im time to division. ʻ07; From the best division teachlove in life & thats you. Love, Your Lady, * You are my everything and I love you with all my heart. Happy Valentines Day. Love, Carlos. going to miss you all. -Rosario Lopez Your every word lingers in my mind, 10 months onl seems like 10 seconds in time, You're my hero, my one and only I wish forever that you'll love and hold me. i love you. Happy Valentine's Day! - Your Baby Garrick, well first of all, I wanted to say HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! I can't imagine myselfs with anyone else but you. I'm so glad I get to sepnd this day with you. Thank you so much for everything you do for me and help me with. You are the cutest and best boyfriend ever!! You are so amazing. I am so proud of everything that you have accomplished this year and how hard you have worked in R.O. and everything you have. You make me so happy : ) But in real life...I love you. So basically shut up! I'm kidding! No, but seriously, I really do love you babe. xoxo - Muah! Carolyne Cindy, the past 15 months we have spent together have been the greatest! You're beautiful in every way. Happy Valentine's day. I love you! stunt group: Cindy, Camilla, been really I Freakin' Love Ya! To myI love you all so much! ThanksStephanie, and Diana, this past month hasgirl, and youincredible. Day. for You're such an amazing make me than thought I could care about - Anthony Johnson putting up with me, you guys are the best! happiermuch.ISeeing youeveralwaysbe. Ibest part of -ITS MONICA! you so is the To my Kris Komperda, my best friend: AVACADO! I LOVE GABI!!! LOVE ALWAYS, BRIDGETTE PIYA <3 DJ Mr. Miller you are so sesy! Didnt you want my day, and the feeling I get when I see you smile My honey bunches, I love you more that life is indescribable. I'm so glad you're mine. itself. when I'm with you time ceases to exit with a s? I just thought to let you know. Happy Valentine's Day! ist. You're the one who showed me true love. Happy Valetine's Day. -2009 B - Mike Shoutout to Barbara, Ashley, Memi, and Nina. It's senior year, we made it! Have a happy Valentine's Day!! -Luv, Katie I LOVE YOU PARYSE!! YOU'RE SO AWESOM AND YOU ROCK! MARRY ME PWEEZE?!?! YOOH SO SEKZIH!! LOVE -TWEETY BIRD (GUESS WHO) Jessica, Ronnett, Emma, Kristina, Jasmine, Kelly, Maria, Miguel, Mary, & Joe: continue to work hard and make dignified decisions. Mama's proud. Love, ACParker Amanda Roman. I LOVE YOU! Your Boo, HAPPY 14th MONTH BABY! Adam Ashley Dreshsler, You are the ying to Hey Fahlstrom, my yang, the Simon to my Garfunkel, you are roy and I am the white tiger. I heart your socks. FO'EVA, Bief Bufeengtun -Anon. Dear Sun, Gir you is the bomb diggity. Teez! Now to be serious, I'm always here for you, so is Mateo, Carmelita, Steffo, and the other Christina... Can't wait until 2011. Apartmento time! 60's wallpaper and all. XOXO CH. MOON. in Division 775 Happy Valentine's I love you Katie! jupjup! My best Wishing everyone to Brenda, Lucia,aCindy, Kate, Kasia, Day. Lots of love friend now and always; you are my and Ingrid. Especially to my love Jonathan who I miss very much. And even though distance has kept us apart, little poisson! you're always on my mind. Thank you for always putting There was a piece missing in my life and that was you. you mke me complete. I will love you until the end of time and evern after that I will continue loving you. I LOVE YOU DIEGO!!! Love, your Sweetycakes TO MY ITALIAN CLUB: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK My party girls - drunk, drunk Jessie Poo, Vania a smile on my face. Hope we have you here soon coraAND GET READY FOR INTERNATONAL DAYS! Lae Lay, Sha-lette, Geli-Qua, PUT IT IN YOUR zon. I love you. Happy Valentine's Day to all my seniors! Smile and you will always be happy. HAPPY VALENTINCE'S DAY. POCKET, Baby Mama Shaina, and E-Boogie! DO Best wishes, LOVE, RACHEL TO GABI AND MONICA, WE ARE AWESOME AT SELLING VALENTINE'S MESSAGES. -ARMAN Leonine son, you phantasm artist in disguise...you remind me of dusk clouds in evening skies. Keep the mystery, don't hide madness. IT BIG! Noe, Hold my hand, look into my eyes and I will take you places you won't deny. I always tell you I love you and I swear it's not a lie. When it comes to loving you, you know I do. To Hawty and Brt-face, this is fresh buns! GALALALA! Let me massage your temples on VALENTINE'S DAY! TOUCH IT! - SPARTICUS MAHKEHBOP X3 - Unnatural Deeds QUE? Aleks D, From the moment I sat by you in 5th I knew it was meant to be. I didn't know how to tell you, but now you kno. Be my valentine? Love, Kenny G. Happy Valentine's Day Gaby, Adrian, and Angelica from your friend and partner Brian. I <3 DIV 764! Ms. Feuer Dear Adrian, Happy Valentine's Day Babe! Who would have ver thought that after all these years of being in the same division we would end up together. What took us so long!? I'm not sure, but I'm so happy it happened becuase you are the best boyfriend I could ever ask for. So far this year has been perfect. Thank you for treating me so good. Happy Valentine's Day Babe... Love, Jessica. Nubia To my kids, Caroline, Gar-bear and Tenderness. You are the loves of my life! Love, Mom. To my Asian Invasion, Camilla, Miriam, Hayanny and Sandy! You are all so beautiful. I love you forever with my deepest love, Kristina Pilman. Jerry Joseph Be My Valentine? Anthony, you are my whole world and I love that. I love you so much. Happy three-year anniversary!-Daisy DIV 771 Hey! This goes for Richard Marszalek! Enjoy this special day cutie! Jorge, I love you with all my heart! You're my one and only and it doesn't matter what other people say. We've been through so much so I guess that's a sign forsomething. Jorge Gabriel Rodriguez, tu eres mi corazon, y que te quiero! I love you. Love always, Amanda To my BuhBee, I love you so much & I just wanted to say Happy 10 month anniversary & good luck in kentucky. You're my bestfriend, my football stud, my ubiriamia. I guess it's right when they say you fall in love with the person you'd least expect. And believe me, I never thought we'd be together. But thank god for Jessica Alba! 72 always and forver. Vega aka Ms. Anton. Bart L, When i see you I get all jittery. Your lips are so juicy. After you read this meet me by your 3rd floor locker. Love, Your Jessie Shout out to Nick. Love you forever. Yo're my dream man. Hope you know who I am. You're the best guy and I love you. You're the best guy and the good looking dream man I've ever met. I really love you very much. Love, C_ _ _ _ _ Christine Horst, You are truly one-of-a-kind lady with a genuine beauty. You deserve someone who appreciates every part of you. With great love, anonymous. Just wanna say I love you to Shang, my man. Love you, forever. You're the best and nicest guy ever. I love you so much. I would be missing you when you're graduating Happy Valentine's day. I love you. Love, C_ _ _ _ _ I want to give a shoutout to my friends who are very special to me! I love you guys so much and I am very happy to have you all in my life! Happy Valentine's Day! SWAK! Luv, Hot Donna Jennifer Nicole Olczyk I love you! And it's not that teenager poop expressed in here. I really love you. 1 Corinthians 13:7 Love, your Nathaniel [CRISTINO, STEFFO, MATEO, JACKIO] I love you Linda. It's been more than two and of you!To my buddies from 7th period dance,you guys have made my senior year very fun and special!I also want to thank all my freinds that have been with me My lunch buddies: Shaina-my baby mama; Justeen- and her baby daddy; Sylvester - MONROE!; and Germaine- through think and thin!You guys were there with me last year when no one else was! I LOVE YOU ALL! Whoa Tilly! I love you guys so much! LOVE, -Kaya Kelly T Your friendship is special Like the flowers that bloom, Or when a butterfly emerges From within its cocoon... You remind me of that butterfly, HAPPY Loving and free, VALENTINES Bright and colorful, DAY!! For the world to see... Mrs. Serantoni loves teaching at the best sharing sunshine and rainbows; Sometimes, the rain and the snow; school in Chicago- Lane Tech! It'll stand together through it, Happy Valentine's Day to al my students! While the cold winds blow... Que??Como?? When the time is right, won't stop to ask "Why?" To all my friends, Our friendship will take flight High School wouldn't have been the same without all On the wings of a butterfly ...- To: Karina from : Miriam To my sweety-cakes: We're about to be 10 months. Time has gone by so fast it seems like only weeks. Yes, we have our ups and downs and not everyone likes us together, but who cares? I only care about you. You're the greatest dream come true because I have you. I'd be lost without you. Losing you means losing everything. When I find myself feeling alone, all I do is picture your face and I remember our past moments together. You're always on my mind. I LOVE YOU. Love, your Honey-Bunches I would like to thank you for always being therre for me and making me laugh. The past 4 years have been so much fun. I hope life after high school will treat you well.I LOVE YOU ALL!! (Miriam, Diego, Ulisses) Love Karina PERRIER + TAMALES SINCE 2006 Dear Ulisses, u might get on my bad side but that doesnt mean I dont care about u.sometimes I may say things that u dont like. but u knw wat? Life isn't fair. and i'm the way i'am.but so are you.Happy Valentine's day. love Miriam V. Div. 759 YOU'RE ALL MY FAVORITE VALENTINES! LOVE, MS. CHOI Mike-Thinking of you! Happy Valentines Day! Diana Jason, have a happy valentine's day and i love you very much! Alwayz, Juliana Cruz I know you dont go here, but I still want to write in that I Hey Cutie LOVE YOU ELI. You make me so happy everyday. I'm happy that we will, hopefully, have many more days to- Just want to tell you that you are great and that I love being with you. Happy Valentine's Day gether. To my fellow New Lifers and brothers and sisters in Christ, keep pressing forAnnie Kay, ward in the things of the Diaz: I love you so much. Your pants are at my Victor Valentines day darling. All I Lord, for your faithfulness he Happy will surely bless you. 1John house. can say is that I love you so much, 4:19 We love because He -Dot Chomsky no words can explain. Love, Amy. first loved us. Happy Valentine's Day CUTIE POOPIE BASE- Marisol Rodriquez, eres la chica mas linda Happy Valentines Day babe! This is BALL NERD! and to all my friends that I love so que he visto toda me vida. Ojala me dieras una Love Always, our 1st 2nd holiday together & we much who've been there thru EVERYTHING: Feoportunidad para ensenarte que yo te puedo Amanda Roman "07" licia, Anna, Andreina & Chrissy! have alot more to come. I love you a half years, and I wish to spend the rest of my years with you. Good times or bad, I will always be there with you. I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you happy, and hope that the years to come will make our relationship better. I will love you forever. Aldo G. Shelton be my Valentine! -Michelle R. Dot Chomsky, Are my pants at your house? -Annie Kay My Baby Birdie, Hey! So i just wanted to let you know that I love you a lot and that you mean the world to me. You're different than everyone else. You make me feel soo happy and loved. The love I have for you is strong and will endure the test of time. I truly feel blessed that you have become a part of my life. You bring out the best in me. Thinking of you makes my heart feel full. I will forever be indebted to you for all you have brought to my life. I love you more today than I did yesterday, and I'll love you more tomorrow than I do today. Happy Valentine's day and Happy Anniversary. With all my heart I am forever yours, Mindy MUAH <3 <3 <3 Gerardo Trejo amar. If beauty could be expressed in you name, I'll whisper my feelings to the wind, In hope that it will reach your heart someday. more than anything & nothing & no1 will change that. Love, ur princess. February 2007 I know I've messed up plenty of times but you gave me another chance and I really thank you for it. I've been wanting you to be my Valentine ever since high school started, and now I have the chance to prove it to you. It's unfortunate that our relationship didn't start earlier but I plan to make the most out of all the time we spend together from now on. I'm really happy that you finally came out and admitted that you liked me because if you didn't I don't know if I would have had the guts to come at you. You know sometimes you make me feel nervous when I talk to you or even when I see you. I think it's because your exactly what I was looking for in a girl. Youre mature, pretty, caring, and if I go on, it would take up this whole page. I'm happy I'm with you and I know we're goin g to have a happy Valentine's day. Valentine's Messages To: "Superman" Wesley Daniel- I've seen you around in school and i think you're the BEST Atticus Este ano, he sentido un "spark" Entre nosotros, y te escribo esta nota para dejarte saber I've ever seen! From what I can tell you're hilarious, outgoing, hot, talented, and I'd que siento algo especial por ti. Tambien te quiere desear un feliz dia de San Valentin! like to find out more. So when Scout and Jem are getting into trouble and you don't Con Carino,Val have some big case, I'd love to hang out and get to know you better. Lisa Page 9 Shout out to my best friends Nathan and Danielle I love you 2! wOOp wOOp to my juggalo family. Ted is the sexiest guitarist ever (no offense Zach, I love you.) To anyone who knows me, who has hugged me or indulged in conversation with me- put up with my antics for these 4 years, or a year, or even a week: I love you. I have had a LOT of good times with a LOT of you and I felt like sharing that. Love, Dee. P.S. Division 781 is da bomb! Kaya Carolyn Flowers... Let me just say, first off, baby you be bangin'! =] You are a beautiful girl and I am so glad that you have walked into my life. You have a heart so big and true, there is not one like you! I admire your determination and unique spirit. I am so blessed to have you in my life. Girlfriend, isn't it obvious? Te t'iame boo! carpltunnel and all!!! Love always & Forever, K. Money KRISTINA ANDREA PILMAN, Je ne comprends pas... je t'aime! You are a beautiful person and I'm elated that we have become so close. Alexis Therese GorskiEating crepes in Paris, ORANGINA!, Being girlfriends, What can I say except you complete me. Your not my best senior memories video, "DO THE KAYA!", all of our friend, your more of a sister. I love you and I'll miss you many problems, laughing at our problems, and not having next year. Happy Valentine's Day! passports! That is rather unfortunate... I'm sure you are -Your Hunny Bunches of Oats aware. I don't know how I would survive A.P. English To the bestest Polish Folk Dancer Basia... without you. Thank you ma'am. Love ya girlfriend! K-Money Love Bug Too my Best Auther, my righting snob, the won To people (girls) that matter to me: Panvard Tetiwat , Wendy Wong, and Jessica Pan. You girls are freaking lames but I love you guys Foshizzle! =] My world is so much better w. you guys. Haha! Anon..Billy...ymous I <3 U, who make editing funn, we r awesome. Couldnt be the same with out u. i wuv u! Happy Valontines day. (Ha! edit THAT) To my Party People- Nettah Pooh, Killa K, Dia Boo, Bucketts, NuNu Maine, & My Shay Shay (who dont go here LOL!) -Love Lady E Norma, I love you. I'm always here for you through thick and thin. Always love yourself first. You're my bff for life. You don't need a guy to make you smile. Always remember that. Happy Valentines Day! Love, Man. Ladies. Give me a call. (773)430-0333 Roses r Red, Violets r Blue, Peter's pants r tight, & so r u! Thanx 4 being a great friend <3 Lili Nikki Rodz, The first time I saw you I knew you were the one/That day at Zephyrs after we won/I don't kow how we met...I don't really care/You were the one that changed what I wear/You are the one that is always there/ Through thick and thin we managed to last/I dont wanna ever make you part of my past/I miss you like crazy everytime we part/You stole my heart right from the start/But I took revenge and stole yours too/And now here we are and I really love you/I'll do my best to make you stay mine/So won't you be my Valentine? I love you fruitball --Nick Happy Valentine's Day to Best Friends: Kaya, Jessica, and Gerald. Kaya, I thank you for making me laugh, letting me beat you up, being there when people weren't acting right, going to Cold Stone with me when I had the wires, "that made my eye go close"...and I can go on and on. I love you soo much, bestest best friend! Jessie Poo (aka "Pootah"): We have soo many memories together (crying: "but I told him I loved him!") that I cherish deeply because friends like you are very rare. I appreaciate you for you. Even if we don't go to the same college, know that "I'll always be there." I love you mucho! Gerald: You're the estest male friend I ever had. Even thought you are sometimes a send-off (lol), I still love you! College: Howard? :) Love always, Le'Dia "Daddy's Girl" Smith I would like to give a Valentine's Day shout-out to all my best friends: Chrissy, Felicia, Jesse, Andriena, Olivia, and Cili. Together we've shared some pretty crazy moments and some bad ones too, but no matter what, we've always stuck together. You guys have always been there for me and helped me through my worst moments, and I can't even imagine highschool without all of our childish jokes, pranks, crazy nights, crazy bus and car rides, and so much nore. Each one of you is different and unique in her own way and I love that about our little "click." lol. Despite my often cruel jokes, you guys know I love you and even though some of us will be heading off to different places in a few months, I know we'll always stick together and I will never forget any of you cuz you huys really do complete me lol. Happy Valentines Day! Love, Anna Love Ilija Para el Amor de mi Vida- Christian, When I'm with you is when I'm truly happy your like a part of me that was missing and I never even knew It's ironic how things turn out. I never thought love could be this Easy But with you Everything makes sense you complete me so you have to know that no matter what ill always be by your side I don't have 2 search anymore because Everything I've ever wanted I found in you Love always, Kiana Amy, words cannot describe how much I love you or how happy you make me feel. I am just as greatful for you today as I ever was, if not more. Te Amo! <3 This is for all my best girls: Karolina, Gaby, Nidia, Senada, Christian, Marta, Jenifer, Crystal, Magen, Britney, Sadiya, and anyone else I forgot...sorry. I love you! Ya been there for me through it all, and for that I love you all! Remember "we ride" to the end, no matter what! We agree with the dictionary girls before guys! Besides, who says we need guys on Valentine's Day? I got ya'll and that's all I need. Love you all, Krystal Hey Piotr, Happy Valentine's Day my sweet honey bunches of oats:) Be Mine? xoxo hugs and kisses Jess, When I look at you I think about how very fortunate I am to have you as my girl. I am very happy and proud to be with you. There are many words to describe you, such as gorgeous, sexy, smart, unique, funny and clumsy, but most of all you are truly BEAUTIFUL inside and out. We've been really good friends for a long time which makes it much better now that we're together. You makes my heart skip a beat when we kiss. I truly appreciate everything you have given me babe. I want you to know that you are very special to me and I love you very much. Happy Valentine's Day Babe -Adrian Adrian Cruz, Can you be my Jack Bauer? XOXO Kelly To all my friends, Shannon (My best friend), me and you are inseperable and we will always be best friends no matter how far I go. Thank you for always being there for me and taking care of me when I needed you the most. Just remember to keep on pimpin' and 1, 2 Alex, "Your love is the only thing I live for in Caroline Van Den Bosch, steppin' cuz "I'm ready, I'm ready." (LOL) Gary, this world. Oh how I wait for the day your heart You are the wind beneath my wings. you are the best and I am so hapyy I met you. Thank burns...I just want you to know I will always be Love, Your Secret Admirer you for being so sincere & supporting me. To all my waiting." S'agapo. Always and Forever, Arielle To: Ivan Vazquez- I want the world to know that you're other friends, Le'Dia, Je'ssica, Kiara Mix, Arielle, my heart and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. To My Love Gary...I can't thank you enough for William Battle, Briana, Oksana and all those I Always and Forever putting up with my crap for so long. We have been Love, Natalie Dominguez forgot...Happy Valentine's Day. through so much together, and its made us that much Love, Delana Oats closer. Thanks for always being there for me babe. Happy Valentine's Day to the Ecuadorian I'm gonna miss you when you go off to college! It's Club. To Danny From Your President, been a great 3 years. I love You sooo much! Happy Happy Valentines Day babe. Put you pointer finger Heather Velasco and thumb together...that's how much I love you! Valentines! 7/25/03 Love Erica A.K.A (Mrs. Snooks) To all of my girls and boys that I love! Janet Asmr, Zulma, P.S. Tell Spunkles I love him too! xoxoxo Love Dana Chrissy! Thank you for being such a good friend! Happy V-day my love! We don't need no smelly boys! We've got each other. I love you! Love me back, Manda Dear Monica, You are my favorite! By my Valentine? Love, Bridgette =) Brian BabyI Love You -Cindy This is it guys. This year is the end, but also a beginning. Natalie Fugate, From freshemen year by "A" to the migration of "the If I had "one wish" you would be my valentine. circle" by "O." We stuck together. This is for all my budHEART, Adrian Cruz dies. WE MADE IT! PEACE & LOVE -> Kim J. Lili, you are not a bald eagle! And even though we make fun of you we still love you!!! -The Crew JESSICA CRESPO, Lets "erase" the bad times and "chalk" up happier ones no matter what the cost(co). be my valentine? HEART, ADRIAN CRUZ To all the people I eat lunch with: Peter, Mark, Oscar, Freddy, Esther, and Jakub. Happy Valentine's day! *Pat on the back* -Lumi Nagisa P.S. I hope this didn't make you nauseous. To my Valentines, Sharlett, thanks for being my best friend and the most "genuine" person I know, Love Ya. Jessica, I miss eating lunch with you and just plain chillin, thanks for being a great listener. Jamelle, Ladell, Gerald & Javier, it's been a blast having lunch with ya'll everyday, ya'll keep me rolling. Leo, you are a great person and I love dancing with you, I wish we would've started chillin before Senior year. Will, you know you my guy! Happy V-Day, Luv Chantell 2 Cor. 5:17 "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old one has gone and the new has come" Nathaniel Vann, you are an amzing Creation of God and a Blessing to my life. Love Jennifer. Bianca ur the sweetest most awesome person ever! I love you! Love, Bianca To my Eddie: This whole time that we've been togetheryou have made me so happy. More than I could have asked for. I care so much for you- words cannot express just how much. Happy 2 yrs. I love you. Jason Mazariegos likes Rothstien To: Rosario L, Alysa R, Emma S, Yuri S, Luis V, Rosemarie J, Ebony R, Maritza R, Jelissa M. If someone jumped you, I'll jump them. If someone hurts you, I'll hurt them. If your kicked out I'll take you in. If your world comes crashing down, I'll be there to help you through it..I'm here until the end. Happy Valentines Day! Lots of love, Jakie Padilla To my BoBo! Finally senior year & we're still together. I always pictured me being with someone special senior year. I'm happy that is you. I kno it cheezy but u kno you like it! After two years, couples usually get sick of eachother, but not me. I think your the most beautiful, gorgeous, sexy girl I have ever known, met & seen. This is why I don't kno your with me. However, I'm glad your with me. I LOVE YOU & want to be with you as long as I can. I can't picture me with anyone but you. Love, Brown & sexy. To all my friends and people I adore, I want to wish you a Happy V-Day! P.S. Reesey, Lo-Lo, Dae-Dae, Mr. Smith & Manner do anything tha=t I wouldn't do today lol much Luv, J.P. Happy Valentines Day Babe!! I just wanted to tell you that you'be been such a great novia for the past year. And Te Amo Muchisimo Y con todo mi corazon. I LOVE YOU HEATHER!!! -Love Mario Nathaniel Vann, You are the hottest guy I ever met. I'm really glad were going out and that your hawt. I love you only because your hawt. love your hot lover Jennifer Olczyk Shout out to my 2 bestest friends Jen& Clinton! I just spilled some tea. Anyway I LOVE YOU GUYS Happy! V-Day! Love Kate Respect KOOKIEPOOOOOOO! Jesus, Jaime, and Peter B. Happy Valentine's Day. Love, Abigail Can you guess who we are? Parfait huit To the greatest people on Earth. I love you guys! Jackie, Magnifico otto Jesus, AJ, Janet, Abigail, Bianca, Anthony, Jackie P., Ocho bonitas divas Jazmine, and Kiana. Happy Valentines Day! Vos en Krasavits' Love: Asmr So tam dep To ma airhead friends Flo, Asmr, Lanna, Walong Magando Phenomenal eight Abi, Chely, Suky, and Nelly. Happy ValenIf you can't guess by now you must be livin' under a rock tine's Day and even though we get mad at we're DA TEAM. Oh. You don't know who DA TEAM each other there is still mad luv for ya'll. is I'll tell you Quasheena, Adrienne, Ashely, Dominuque, Kierra, Cree, Crystal, and Me, Ta'Tianna. Happy And to ma guy 2, Luv u too. Valentine's Day to all my girls.DA TEAM RUN IT 08' is Luv, Gata our year Love, Da Young one A.K.A. Ta'Tianna To Abraham: Happy Valentine's Day mi cosa bella. I want you to know that I really appreciate you and everything you've ever done for me. Te quiero como nada e querido a nadie y te amare siempre. Te amo: Petrayris Nick <3, You are the only one for me. I love you. -Lauren <3 Dear Stephanie Iza, Being friends with you was great...It got even better when we went out on our first date! I hope this message brightens up your day..just like you do for me in every single way! Being with you has been the best of time...and I just want you to know you'll always be MINES! Love, Yours Supercalifragilisticexpeealadocius, To my hotties Jazzy and Esther, you are the loves of my life. You two complete me! Ur my partners in crime! Don't do anything I wouldn't this V-Day (which isn't alot!) wink wink. Love, Lil E Happy Valentine's Day HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY DIVISION 753 MS. M Happy Valentines Day to all of you Aurora, Marcia, MiriDiv. 760 am, Cindy, Claudia, Mirium V, Karma, Catlin, and Farila Miriam Vargas... One word. Amazing. be my Valentine? u know who I ʻam I Love You! -SH Happy Valentines Day to all my girls in Equadorian club, I love you all. Yanin, Stephamie, Alojandra, Carolina, Coloste, Martiza, and April. Love, Sebastino To my 779 babes, Weronika, Jessica, Jackie, and Leah. I love you girls so much! and our little division snacks too! You just wanted to get me fat for Valentine's Day! Love Your Lil Esther DEAR WWII: CFS! Love ya, AMMY NOOOOOOOKES YEEAH!! Heb LOVE YOU, JOSH PETERS and anyone else I haven't mentioned. Love, Sebastino MR. WENDORF WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE KEY CLUB MEMBERS AND THE M.E.C MEMBERS FOR BEING THE BEST CLUBS IN THE SCHOOL!!! Dear Dana, Happy Valentine's Day babe. I'm really glad I have gotten to know you or I would have missed out To my Crew! lol i love all of you very on a lot the past nine months. much! This year has been so much fun Love, Danny despite all of our drama. I hope we remain Roses are Red, Voilets are blue, Hey friends for a long time! I'll see ya'll at Mama Lu's Next year on Christmas Eve mop a gop e nop can I go to prom with Eve!!! No ear muffs Thank you! <3 Jas you? Nadia: Even though you didnt take me to Dear Katy I love red bras! Happy Valenturnabout, made me miss homecoming, tine's Day! Love Always, and didn't take me to the superbowl its ok Nadia Steph, Senior year is drawing to a close, and col- I forgive you. lol! But really Nadia Thanks lege is right ahead. Just wanted you to know how for being a pain in my...It has been great much your friendship has meant over these past 8 I wouldn't want it any other way! Have a years! Luv ya MB Very SPECIAL Day! Luv??? To the one girl that makes me smiles even when I become angry. Even when I dont show it, you're still close to my heart. Words cannot express my love for you. Love Always B.K> P.S. I Love Leah also. To: Alberto Ramirez AKA Beto, If time could stand still, I'd freeze it here, so you'd always hold me, close and near. In your arms, where I'm meant to be, filled with the perfect love you've given to me. A bond so strong, a hold so tight to know you're the one; my "Mr. Right." In you I've found my one true love. Our lives journey we're just begun. Where you and I will find no less, than eternal love and happiness. Lane <3 Curie 08-27-04 Love Always, Jackie Padilla My love for you will always grow, despite any impediment. Our love and happiness may wax and wane, but the most euphoric times will remain perpetual. I am truley glad that we met, and I wouldn't want it any other way. Oksana I know we haven't been close and we really dont spend alot of time together but your such an amazing girl! 4 years went by so fast so here is my way of saying THANK YOU. Thanks ODOGG! Have a Great Day! Luv??? Diego, Thanx for being there always when I needed u. we have so much fun together that brings out my childish side of me. and i thank u 4 dat. Have a nice Valentine's day with ur lover. Love, Miriam V Natalia Fugate: "...unbreak my heart, say you love me again., undo this hurt you caused when you walked out of my life!" To my lovely Martian, XOXO Princess Kelly At one different point, we BOTH were looking for something more than a friendship; didn't work out.U Know Why?Our frienship is stronger than anything else.I truly Roxanne: Knowing you has been great. Your a fly and I love it. You have been so good to me, life just wouldn't be thank u 4 being an understanding friend. the same without you. Thanks for EVERYTHING! (Sorry with much love, about your bed skirt) I LOVE YOU- The Fly Miriam V. Valentine's Day? Whatever I'll just use this to send a shout out to all my senior class officiers and the "to kill a Mocking bird cast." you guys rock! -Joe Aka Joemamma I shudder at the fact that men could die for working out just for me:) I can't wait for the final their religion. I shudder no more, Love is my product! This is going to make it even more excitreligion and if I could die for that, I could die ing! Muah Baby! <3 Jas for you. To: My muffin Cake boyfriend... I love you Ilija!!!! Leo Chavez will you be my Valentine? Luv ya! -Your Secret Admirer <3 To my sexy QB Bobby! I <3 the fact that you are Just wanted to show some love to my Lokas and my Love Seli Love, Koko I LOVE YOU -girlfriend February 2006 Valentine's Messages Danielle Eureste, we've been together for a year and a half and in that time you have taught me a lot. My feelings for you are forever, and I know that you are the love of my life. We've been through so much and I feel that our love only gets stronger. When I am with you, everything is perfect. You are so beautiful. Not just on the outside, but on the inside as well. You make me feel like I am someone. There's no doubt in my mind that I want to spend every last second of my life with you. I love you with all my heart. -Patrick (Your Bear) Katerpoobuttmuncheroo! Thanks for putting up with me. I know I can be stupid at times but you've always been there. Like I told you before... you're not my friend, but my family. Love, JiennyjJen My dear cinnamon roll, Being with you for the past two years has been the best of my life. I remember when we first met. I never knew such a conversation would lead to what we have now and well what can I say? I love it. I still feel the same butterflies in my stomach, I still get excited when I go to my locker knowing you are going to go there to see me. Thanks for making every day the best day. I love you! Love , Your Muffin Cake Page 10 Hey Pechungis, (Mi Mario) Happy Valentine's Day!!! Babe this is our second valentines together, but it feels like it was just yesterday you asked me out. It has been a year and three months since we have been together, and everyday I love you more and more. I know we have our arguements at times, but our love is so strong that we work things out. Baby I love everything about you. And yeah sugarpoo I know I could be hard headed at times, and you the only one that could put up with me. Ever since we meet you have changed my life around. Papi remember last year we did everything together, but this year it has been harder on the both of us. This has been the cause of most of our disagreements. I propose that we talk about it and see what we can do. There is only four months left, before we graduate, and who knows if we would go to the same college. This is going to be very hard on the both of us since we are so close to each other. Te Amo Papito. Love You Always, Heather Velasco (Tu Ungis) For: P.T. Gallows There is Darkness on your Lantern There is darkness in your wind And oh, they clutter up your mind With their senseless bumping While you heart is like a sea gull Frozen into a long distance telephone Call. I'd like to take the darkness Off your lantern and change the pumpkins Into sky fields of ordered comets And disconnect the refrigerator telephone That frightens your heart into standing Still. -R. Bravtigan To Ms. Feuer, Thanks for everything! WE LOVE YOU!-Div. 764 Mike, Baby, you mean the world to me and i thank God everyday for having you in my life. I love you Booskie and can't wait to be wifey. Happy V-Day sweetie. I <3U -Tequillas Stephanie Iza, where would I be without you?! You mean so much to me... en serio. Who else would remind me to take my vitamins in the morning? Than you for putting up with me. I know we both get tired of people confusing us, but hey, I don't mind them thinking I'm someone as amazing as you. We've Hey Koshion, been through so mcuh together and I'm glad I can always count I have known you since the first day of our freshman year. on you. I love you with all of my strength. (and Papa too). You I have wanted you since the middle of freshman year. are the best cousin anyody could ask for. Love you Booptsy, Sitting in 6th period Algebra with you everyday made me -Stephanie Puma want you more. I couldn't get to you because there was P.S. I you need ANYTHING... I'm on the bottom bunk. Quelly, Erick, Steff, and Meliner- I LOVE YOU!!! -Christine Happy Valentine's Day Babe! Words cannot express how much you mean to me. When you are around my heart seems to skip a beat. Hearing the sound of your voice puts a smile on my face. Sandra, you are the best friend ever, and you are my When I seem to be having a rough time, you're one and truly favorite Valentine! LOL Your more beau- always by my side and I thank you for that. I just tiful than the stars in the sky. Happy Valentine's Day want you to know that you can trust me with anything, and I'll always be there for you no matter my love. Love Always, Rossy <3 what. I love you babe. To my Love Bug (William Battle), It's crazy that it took us 4 years to admit we like each other Love Always, and get together....but it was worth the wait! You Cosa Bella make me sooo happy and you can always put a I know how you feel about what's happened in the smile on my face. William Battle will forever be past but it's ok to feel that way. For a while it can my Love Bug and Delana Oats will forever be your Honey Bun. We are always going to be best be hard to let go, but sometimes it's for the best. friends no matter how far I go. I will wait for you, I want you to know that I'm always going to try because I can't imagine being without you. Happy to be right here by your side especially when you need it the most. This is still new to both of us but, Valentines Day Babe! in the near future I know that we can learn to grow Love always, Your Honey Bun (Delana Oats) together and be happy with each other. There is no rush because we have plenty of time to grow as individuals. It might be early but you already To: Travis You are good peoples. When I see you, you brighten up my day. make me happy. You're beautiful, smart, and have You are unbelievable and a great friend. We know each other a great personality. I see everything I would like better than anyone else. You are perfect. Keep it tht way. to have from a girl in you. Just hearing your voice Love, Boone can brighten up my worst day. I'm going to do I <3 YOU SWEETIE-PIE my best to be the man you want and need. Happy Valentine's Day. Tato FROM YOUR CUTIE-PIE Hey Lumi Happy Valentine's Day!! I love ya! Your Favorite Wrestler Happy Valentine's Day, my Senior Loves! Four years went by so fast, and I really enjoyed ʻem with ya'll! To The Best Friends, Lilly, Germaine, Ronnett, Sharlett, Lily, Maxwell, Shorty, Jessika, Senior Cheerleaders, Delana, Nia, Emilya, Jaleesa, Brother Donovoan, Division 752, Jonathan (in math class, lol), and all my other loves: Thank you for making my four years (and for always voting for me, lol :) )! I love you all, and good luck in college! Yayayay! 07! Love always, Le'Dia "Daddy's Girl" Smith To all my Alpha nerds, weirdo friends, and Eliz Happy Valentines day Love Laura <(^0^)> Tilly Nicholas Ryan, You are most definitely my favorite person in the whole wide world. I really don't know what id do without you in my life. I love how we don't have a real story as to how we met; cause the story changes every time we talk about it. I am oh so grateful for you and grateful for the people in the past that helped me learn from my mistakes. I'm sorry to those I hurt but if it weren't for them I don't think id be as happy as I am today with you, and I thank them. My day wouldn't be complete without a hug, a kiss, a text, and an "I love you" from you. I love you so much babe, like you wouldn't believe. Happy Valentine's Day. -Nicole Marie Pinky, Why do your friends call you that? We all know its not true... Love Anonymous always someone in my way. Now that we will soon part from one another I guess I'll let you know. Sincerely, Anonymous This is to you someone special to Lizz & Anonymous. - Austin. Madeline Renee Hoffman! I love you with all my heart. We are BFF no matter what. Lane Tech Cheerleading! C/O 2008! That's us!! You are my babicakes.! I love you! Love, Anna. Jose told me to give him a shout out To Hanly's Brit. Lit. kids- Roses are red, vio- To my one and only sweetheart, Angela, because he's special. Jose, you're lets are blue, if you plagiarize your papers, I I wanna let you know that you made me awesome and hot like the sun. will fail you! Happy Valentine's Day! Mrs.H the happiest person in the world. It's true HAHA. I love you, Jose! - Annie. when I say "a feeling of certainty comes, Ioana, since we both lonesome I figured I'd To my loves Monika, Ale, Mylene, Susana, Yami, Fabiola, Kelly, and send you some love. Haha sa nu zi o sa il al but only once in a lifetime." I truly love Karla...I love you girls! Happy pe Mr. you know who...hehe loves ya lots!! you Angie! -Your babe, Marky! Juniors To my loves, Alejandra, Mylene, Christina, Yami, Fabiola, & Karla. I love you gurlz so much!! Sincerly, Susana M. Dear Fernando Brito. You are very cute. We've been through alot together. Hope there is a future between us. Love, Secret admirer. Not isis. Le'Drunk Drunk Smith, for the 100th time...will you marry me? -Your Ex-Wife P.S. -Thanks for the party. You have officially been upgraded to the bestest friend ever. Love ya. Valentines Day! xoxo Christina Div. 860 is DA BEST! (GO BEARS!) Lorrik & Liz C are the best physic partners an Asian could ever have. To my girls Pow Pow, Jesski, Pino, Liz, and Melissa. I love you girls like a fat kid loves cake. You've been there through eveything w/me & we tear up the dance floor love you guys! Vega Boo Hey you, this is kind of funny because you're probably not going to see this until someone tells you about it but either way here's a little message for you. Happy Valentines day David! But you to me everyday with you is like Valentine's day. Thank you for everything David. I'm so lucky to have you in my life, baby. I'll always be here for you, whenever you need me. I love you David. From your Jenny-Benny. MORY and NENA...I LOVE YOU... - Cuti p.s. You better know who you are and who I am!! OR ELSE!! MOMO <3'S her division Hilary Nold I love you more than life! I will have Adriana! It's Valentine's day, and David Joshua (lol), you are amazing! Remember last year with Mr. K, and but you as a roommate anyday! Be my Valentine? you're my present. Now lets go to Vega? Good times, heartnow they are buddy!! Happy V-Day!! so much better. My drops everyLove, Bridgette time I see you. You are the best thing Hey Babe, Happy Valentine's day. I Love You So Much. It has almost been a year. Ya. I hope you have a great day. Love Ya. Love Jon. Ms. Yost is B-E-A-UTIFUL!!! Pow - Becca - Sam I LOATHE YOU!!! my house so I can unwrap you! jk you are veri nice ow much? mucho love isa Two black eyes, and one turning ble. Blonde furry hair, all over you. You're always there, when I come home, so that I never feel alone. Short but cute I'll always love you, even though you'll die before I do. - Elaine P. Happy Valentine Hopscotch! Today has finally come, I'm so excited. Hope you have an amazing day and tonight will be fun. Your boo. Guess who loves you everyday and occasionally every night? "winkwink" youp, its yours truly, Aneta. Angie baby! Isabel Rocks! & Dipesh Rocks! Happy V .D. <3 Ziggy stop hitting on my boyfriend, or else! Wonder Woman Loves her Marek...I love you baby! Mockingbird. XOXOXO. Happy Valentine's Day! Hey Janelle M., I just wanted to tell you I love you sooo much. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY. Daniela I'll be your Valentine!! Love, Pow in my life besides Madeline, I love her too. Don't get me wrong, I love you so much. You are great at everything you do. I'm always here to support you in whatever you do iubiria mia. Yo te iubesc fuarte mult! Love, Anna. My koolest kats: I don't know where I'd be without you guys. Thanks for always bearing with me when I get completely lost. 5th lunch buddies- (Thuong, Grace, Rebecca) How do I cross streets without you guys?! 6th Francais("facile", Chanel, Hector) I don't even know where to begin. You all have a place in "difficile's" heart though! Ann Truong- work it girl! Tom Hayes- navy blue is great color. =D Happy Valentine's Day xoxo Jennie P.S. DIV. 877- We're almost there! * Sam * Pow * Isabel* 8 Inches!!! WAWAWEWOW The Table Loves Grace & Nina! T.H., J.R., M.S., & D.C. ~ Love you guys ~ To Division 852. You are the bestest division ever! I love all of you. Mr. Jones Lucy, Jeamelee, Ricky, Angie! I love you guys Dear Mandy, Anyone can be cold hearted with all my heart and I know that I can always count on you. Lucy, your my bestest friend and easily but the challenge to really love sister! Love you lots!Happy Valentine's Day! someone is to let them into your heart and Love Always, Amanda. we have surpassed that beyond belief. Before I go on let me say that these words cannot fully express the feelings I get when I think of you. When I think of how your my oxygen, my amazing, my Mandy, my To: Moses I love you with all my heart and soul. These last two years inspiration, my cookoo head, my beautiful, have been the greatest of my life. As you fiance, I know I'll my girl, my lobster, my everything, my be awaiting a great life with love and trust. soulmate, my significant other, and my Your wife to be, Greysha LOVE. All these words still fall short to the strength and feelings of our love and how we yearn for one another. Even the word "Love" can't compare to what we HEY LOLA WHEN ARE YOU GOING have. I will love you for as long as forever TO WEAR PIGTAILS FOR ME? OLIVE because I know that NO girl can love me JUICE BEBS VMA? YES VMA. TE QUI- and be able to work it like you do. You ERO. have the presence of a Goddess and I am YOUR MAIN SQUEEZE truley blessed. Love, Daniel Medina Love, Marzenka <3 Duck! Duck!! Hey Mark, I know we don't talk mo=uch anymore To Melanie Velez, but I thought that this would be nice. So just letting If I Open my Eyes I'll see you you know I've got a crush on you! Be my ValenIf I close my eyes I'll see you tine? ^your crush^ I love all my friends! Nina, Howard, George x2, Erin, Gerry, Jessoca. Kristen, Michelle, Ulusess, Ivan, Chris x4, Dayna, Sasha, Terlan, Daniel x2, Tim, Rebecca, Joaquim. Melanie, Caio, Josh x2, Jimmy, Rajiv, Joseph, Anthony x2, and all my little freshman! I love JAMIE JAMIE JAMIE JAMIE JAMIE JA- all my classmates I didn't list, especially for band! i MIE JAMIE JAMIE JAMIE JAMIE JAMIE love you band! I've never written messages for all my JAMIE JAMIE! YOU ROCK THE LINT friends before, but you really deserve it! LOVE YOU GUYS! -Megan N. Div. 853 OUTTA MY BELLYBUTTON! <3 Hola Chicas superpoderosas! Hi Banana, hi Ang! Happy Valentine's Day! I heart you guys so much. Meghan, Oj happy Valentine's day! To everyone in my AP chem class, there's too many to name and to all the people in all my classes, enjoy this day filled with red & pink balloons, choclate, candy & flowers. Lots of love, from Jenny. I Love You Niguita Tia you are my shooting star also known as my one wish in life, you are the missing piece to a puzzle because without you the master piece isn't complete. And you are my baby, my world, my everything and more. I love you Tia Hawkins with all of my heart. From Patrick, Your Man It's obvious that you're on my mind So won't you be by Valentine? You're the one that I adore I promise I'll always be yours This is some sappy garbage, ya'll!!! I love you Raquel, Steff, and Christine! You guys are awesome! Franco Te amo como las Flores aman you're a retard *hug*. Bryan *hug*. el sol - BOOBOOLOO Maggie + Carolina I love you + Alyssa! Francisco you're a cutie. I love all you guys + anyone I forgot! Isabel, I heart you mucho!! Pow & Love Samantha Alcozer Becca!! I like!! -Sam-Dizzle- Too My Pooter's!: Sasha, Maggie, & Vega. I loooove you guy's! Sasha: What can I say; to much stuff& thanks for giving David a hard time! Maggie: Ear pain rocks Cheese! Vega: I love you Inker_Tbel INK LADIES FOREV! All our lunch periods together& all the inside jokes! Jeeze Guys what else, Ya'll just rock my socks! Sasha I do love you& mike Wasowski! HAHA! Love You Guys Always! -SAM- February 2007 Happy V-day Ooga Booga Woof, Bonequeesha, and Frosqueeta - Love Tataneequa Valentine's Messages Hey Tori, I just want to acknowledge you on this special day and let you know I'm thinking about you. I want to be yours so would you be mine? Happy Valentine's Day. - Yours Truly To my Darling boyfriend! You're my best friend in ever way, and seeing your smile brightens up my day! You're sweet, you're special and make me laugh too! So I wsnt you to know I care about you! <3 Always, Jennie P.S Donne-moi une bise! To Melanie Velez, Everytime you smile, you make my day, your like the frosting to my cake. Evrytime you're sad, you make me droop, you're like the fruit to my loops. Without you I don't see how anyone can stay alive. You're like education, without it I can't survive. So hopefully today we won't have to debate over whether things that happen for a reason is fate. And since Valentine's day is full of love. When angels come from up above, they give the love and hide the hate, my heart is your for the take. Will you be my valentine's date? Love, Kevin P.S. Call me. Baby, two days after seeing this, it will finally be our two year AMINIVERSARY. It has been a long and adventourous road these past two years. I think some would say that our love is not perfect, however, it is the best I could ever wish for, and therefore it is perfect, perfect for me. After a few years of searching, I have found you, the girl I always wanted. Now I've met you, I want to put it all on the line to keep you. To take care of you, hold you, keep you safe, and tp promise you my heat forever. I want to, because you are worht it. - With all that I am... Bunny Page 11 AMANDA GORSKI!! I Miss you and love you more than you'll ever know! I hate how we have become so distant, I miss the days when we would just sit and talk forever and laugh untill we got ourselves in trouble. I want you to know that I'M ALWAYS here no matter what! I love you big leauge! Happy Valentine's day love, always, Amanda Hamilton aka English <3 p.s GOTCHA! To my love Jesus, These past two years have been amazing!! You have brought to my life nothing but hapiness. it's amazing how we ended up together and everything we had to go through to get where we are today. Despite our disagreements and the multiple times you have made me upset....just kidding...I love you! I don't know what I would do without you. You are everything I ever hoped for Babe. Happy Valentines day! Love you, Mitzy DearWWI: We're almost out of the wild! Woo Hoo! Love ya, Heb Happy Valentine's Day To: "Da Team" Adrienne, Ashley, Cree, Crystal, Dominique, Kierra, Quasheena, Ta'Tianna ʻ08 run it Da Team run it! We girls 4 life! Happy V-Day to all my homies: De'Lisia (Lil' Silk Daddy), Jello, Tornika Boo, Reese, Shakira, Adrienne, Ashley Warlow, Shanni, Ke-ke, Cherokee, Shikita B, Nobe, Ju-Ju, Trey Fivve, Jason, Joanay and Ashley, Travis, Twquila, MoMo, Ko-Ko, and Jaquanda. Shout-outs to my sisters: Quida, Booty Stank, Quille. Happy V-Day to my freshies: E-Lord, C-Toe, K-Lord, and C-Lord. Better known as J.E.C.K.S.! Love all yall! Happy Valentines Day to all my best friends : Gary ( poo poo head), Gemise, and my love De'Lana. I love you guys so much. Thanks for the laughs and the memories. De'Lana even though you're going to Virgina State, you will still be my best friend. First Wives forever! LOL And Gary... what cha gonna do with that one ball?? - Shannon To my wife, Gemisw and my mistress Shannon : I love both of yall to death! - Gary To Javier : stop eating all our fries you jerk! To Jessica : you know I heart you! To my sister : I rock stinky socks more than you Much Love, Mar-ee Happy Valentine Day Babe! I love you so much! Thanks for everything Love, Ashley Love Elmo Renee, 5 month ago, I would've never thought I would fall in love with you. I couldn't even remember your name. Now I can't stop thinkin' about you. Your beautiful smile and wonderful personality. I just wanted to let you know, that I will always be here for you and there will always be a place in my heart for you. Forever yours Chris B. xoxo Yo Wonderwoman thanks for your concern and having my SKEEZA PLEEZA!! Volim te Steven! Ms. SomethingSo just a month and a half ago, we randomly started talking and its definately one of the best things I've done. You're really incredible, beautiful, intelligent, and funny. You're really important to me and what I really want most is to be the Mr. to your Mrs. Something. =) HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY BABE! WE CONNECTED SO QUICKLY AND YOU CAME INTO MY LIFE WHEN I HAD GIVEN UP ALL HOPE IN RELATIONSHIPS. WE HAVE SO MANY THINGS IN COMMON. OUR LOVE OF BRAZIL, DESIRE TO STUDY ABROAD, AND OUR LOVE FOR STRAWBERRIES, JUST TO NAME A FEW. I DIDN'T BUY A BIG ENOUGH BOX TO EXPLAIN HALF OF WHAT YOU MEAN TO ME, BUT I TELL YOU EVERY NIGHT SO I HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD IDEA. WE TALK FOR HOURS AND THEN WE ARGUE ABOUT HANGINGIN UP. TE QUIERO BABE, BUT I DON'T CARE HOW LONG WE ARE TOGETHER I WILL NEVER LET YOU CUT MY HAIR! LOVE, BABY Kirby and Haley. You guys are amazing friends. Thanks for making my Junior year the best yet. I love you guys! Happy Valentine's Day, Halla K. Dear Kimya, I see you windin' and grindin' up in that hall. I kno you see me lookin at you and you already kno. I wanna LOVE YOU! -Eighth Period Lover To Mi amor Chris. Baby I'm so glad we are together & that I found you. I'm opening up my heart and giving my all to you. Even though we haven't been together for a long time it feels like it. Im so happy I finally found that special somebody who will be there for me. Te amo mi amor con todo mi corazon. Besitos. Happy Valentine's day Baby. love, your one & only, Erica back. Your the most smartest, beautiful, and dearest crime fighting Brown north face model I know. I love you MUCHO - Love Mockingbird. Naomi, Ive had a wonderful time with you. Even though the time we share never seems to be enough. You're always the highlight of my day. Happy Valentine's Day, Aishiteru! -Anata To the one girl that makes coming to school worthwhile. Everytime I see you, I can't help but smile. I'll beg and plead and get on my knees... be my valentine, Gemise, Te quiero mucho: Kedward to my nerds, husband, I want to be the friend who inspires you to be YOU. I want us to form a team when the timpossible dosen't seem possible anymore. Remember baby your my sunshine. I love you. Bear, In these past two weeks we have become more than just boyfriend and girlfriend. I love the scent of your car in the morning and your sweatshirt at night. I'm so glad we met and I hop we're together forever. Love Honey To every girl in the school. To every girl that gives life to this world. To the ones that we live up to everyday. To the ones that do and don't have a valentine's day. Have a beautiful day. yours truly, N. Romo Brittany G. thinks rhinocerous are rancheros. Monika J thinks desert is dessert. We love Nash. Patrick...yeah. The apartment onn the lake with the balcony, the round bed with the Gucci sheets, leather couches, 60 inches, and cocoa platium puff. To my PROTOTYPE: I never knew or believed in love until I knew you. You are beyond amazing & I greatly appreciate your good lovin'. OLIVE JUICE, beb. VERY MUCHALOT. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO DA BEST FRIENDS So here's to amny more happy valentine's days. xox Muah IN DA WHOLE WORLD SHAKIRA, LATRICE, CELICIA, AND MY BABYMAMA CHANDRA CARRASTo: Dalia QUILLO. I LOVE ALL YO'LL! I love you with all my heart and with you I XOXOXO Cherokee Gaddy JESUS CHRIST To my GFH's Daniela, Jess, + Jaz, love you guys so much. LOVES YOU ALL! Ibeautiful. Ok and so is jessDaniela, you're and Jaz am nothing. Love: Frank Grace Rocks! -From Nina Nina Rocks! From Grace I <3 the Sexy Six. Carmen, Danika, Jennifer, Lorri, Michelle, I love you from here to Pluto and back! Nancy You mean so much to me. 1/1/07 - Wiener -Anonymous To all of my great friends, Thank you for all you have done. You were there for me during some of the most pivital moments in my life. You will never and can never be replaced. You will always be held in my heart and never forgotten. I love you all dearly. You all are important for one reason or another, whether it was because I confided in you, laughed with you, or cried with you that has made you important to me. Happy Valentine's Day! Haley ( Biffle) & Halla- You guys are the best frieds ever. I love you both too much!Kirby Pepito! Happy Valentine's Day Osito! Te quiero Mucho! I'm so happy I finally met you, hopefully we can Keep having fun. Con todo la crew Organisazion Plaldium forever clubbin fuentes. Oh , love you girls too- Pancha, Marlene, Karla, Roscio,Michelle, nicole,yollz,daniella,letty and liz! Much love,yesenia Avalos aka LA SOPE Dear Francisco Guess what?? I <3 U! Happy Valentine's Day Baby, this year has been great! Your the BEST BOYFRIEND EVER! Je t'embrasse Sorsha I love you Alaina. Your a wonderful person. Don't change who you are and never let anyone put you down. I'll always be there for you From Josue best friends 4 life Yeah um-uh-um Happy-um Valentine's Day um-uh-um ASHEE!!! To Ray: Love is...Universal. KuTo: Pow, Sam, & Becca. cham cie. Je t'aim. Te amo. Mahal Thanks you guys for always kita. I love you. <3 Michelle. being there for me, especially Breathe in for luck, breathe in so deep. This air through these last few months. is blessed you share with me. This night is wild So calm and dull These hearts they race with self I love you guys! control Your legs are smooth as they graze mine Luv, Chelle. we're doing fine we're doing nothing at all..My -Chris Liz, Kevi,Yost,George and Ela: you are the freshest juniors I could think of to spend money on. Who's mom is the bomb? Liz, let's go dig a pony! I love you guys! Monika Janczuk, you're so loves you anayway :) -Robbie Love always, Kylie To the awesome security guards @ Lane, you guys are the best. lame but I sincerly- Mike Hawke Cali, Monika, Delaney, Diana, Carina, and Angela! I love you gurls . You are always there for me. I will always be there for you! Happy v- day ! By the way, when's the next girls night out? Love, Mandy Lots of Love from Dee For my 7th period buddies Mandy, David, Piotr, Melinda, ah; and Adrianna, I love you guys!!! Happy V-Day!!! - Ana TO: BACI FROM: INSPECTOR GADGET To: Noe I love you tiffehh :] The 5th Period Pimps: Grace * Jen * Thuong * Rebecca hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me. So won't you kill me? So I die happy. My heart is yours to fill or burst to break or bury or wear as jewelry, whichever you prefer This is a dedication. A dedication to the Spartan Sensation. My Brah and hero, Zoe. - Erik To the HTF I love you guys and Lauren and Carina and Omar Kimmy, Tania, Lwona, Meagan, Adka, Monice, Paolma and Belly. Happy Valentines Day from Your Girl Joannie To : my 2 partners in crime: Iwona and Roxy. Luv you girl, remember I'm always here for you! Happy Valentine's Day your dumb "blonde" ADA Schmucker!!!! Just want you to know that you mean everything in the world to me!! I wish every second I spend with you could be eternity. I love you scooter!! Love, Boomer. To : Yuli you re my heart you are soul. My love for you is never ending, so I just wanted to say that you have the most amazing RACK. Love Frank Psstt...babe...you smell...HAPPY V-DAY! Qu'est-ce que tu on sais!! Je t'adore From: Perla Abarca Baby,We've had our ups and downs, lately more downs but this day gives me one more chance to tell you that i luv you and always will. Happy Valentine's Day. Your one and only - Nancita Every single time I think about you or hear someone say your name, I can't help but smile! Thank you for being you! - Tenisia "Pretty T" Adams. Div. 854 - Only 1.5 left! I will miss all of you (except C.R.). I couldn't have asked for a better division (except maybe one without C.R.). Have a wonderful Valentine's Day. G-Sky. Diane N., I'm writing to you because I want to prove my feelings for you are true. You're a very beautiful girl and I can't begin to explain how you have me feeling. I'm sorry for the awkwardness I may be causing. - Manonymous Para: Diana Lugo No se porque no quieres ester conmigo yo solo quiero darte mi carino jamas te haria sufrir, siempre te haria feliz Toooooooooom Tal vez tu no me quieras, no me importa para mi tu eres hermosa, me encantas, is cada dia espero para que tu seas mia awesome! no me dare por veneido hasta que te tenTo: Tequilla ga como novia No words I say can be more real than me gustas mucho y eso no lo niego I LOVE YOU and life with you just Te quiero yo oes lo que te digo To my love, there are so many ain't long enough. Perfection is you Y que tu estes conmigo. things i could say to express my -Gase and me 4ever. Love ya Boo. feelings about you but it still can't From: Mike FEUER!!!!! B.T. & S.J. (the Golden Boys) want to compare with the way you make To my one and only Mark, me feel. I LOVE YOU baby and I just want to let you know that you mean send a shout-out to you and all the books so much to me, and I couldn't be happier. you've won resounding victories over!!!! it will never change! You will Hope this is gonna be the best Valentines always be in my heart. I LOVE day ever because its our first. YOU!! Hey Babe, Happy ValenI LOVE YOU! From Your one and only,Juan Angie tine's Day! I just want you I LOVE CHEESE! I MEAN, I LUHH YOO GUYS...SASHA: I have no choice, or u'll poke me in the eye. CAROLINA: U make me feel smart. JIZZ: ...well idk, "it speaks to me,hello!" RAQUEL: Donkey-Konga! ALYSSA: IMVU freak. SAM: yay! for ear pain! SAM & VEGA: POOTERRRS! 4th lunch- YAYUHH!..and GRACE & LUIS - i luhh u weirdos. I love you all for being aware of how retarded I am and still manage to be seen with me in public. Elvis Veizi, you are unbelievably hot and I would love if you would be my valentine. Happy Valentine's Day! - Mad Dawg Anna Marie Chernik, My other Half, We have come along way since our freshmen year. Sometimes without you I don't know what I'd do. I love you! Happy Valentines Day! - Your Babicakez to my 7th period lovers! I love you Cali, ana, adrianna, Melinda, David, and Piotr. You guys are the best listerners! Thank you for listening to my crazy stories. I'm always a phone call,text, or messgae away. Happy V-day! Love, Mandy CAN'T TOUCH THIS By: The Lollipop Guild To all my former teachers, the academic team, and my cousins Hiram Jr., Tamara, and Yasmine. I love you all and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! Big C, My love for you is deeper than the ocen and sweet that maple syrup. I love you so much, it's amazing to have you in my life. Happy Valentines day Babe! - Babicakez Tom, three years and I'm finally taking out an ad, guess this means we're getting kinda serious. P.S. I love you more than you'll ever know!!! Love always & forever, Amanda To the K.A.H.s. We're better than any "team." Happy Valentine's Day ya'll and don't worry we will always have haters because we ballin'. Enjoy your day and keep ya game up because they can't catch up. Love Always, Mrs. E3 I like the bed I woke up on. It said "hair you brush with your teeth." So I did and I woke up on a floating banana. But it wasn't really a floating., it was my pants that heard like bananas that ate a hippo that was crazy like a fox and silly like a gooses. Then it exploded like a baby, named simone, that I laid on, like a bed. -Zach I Love You my oogily boogily! H3Y AL3X HAPPY B-DAY! LOV3 MISS OJO'S CLASS ~C.S.C Hey hon, Well I wat to let you know that I'm so happy I'm with you. I appreciate everything you do for me. Te quiero muchisismo Jesse y te adoro un monton. I'm always here for you babe. Tu Novia, Marlen Pookie! Troy loves you!!!!! To: Chilango Na' mas escribiendo te para desearte un feliz Dia de San Valentin. Te escribopa' decirte que eres muy especial pa' mi. Ojala que nos podamos conocer mejor. Con carino, Yesi. to know that you've been the best girlfriend ever. It's going on two years and I haven't been happier. I love you so much. To Ashley S. From Tim N. Dear Division 859: No making out. Hugs not drugs. Keep your hands to yourselves. You guys want doughnuts tomorrow? 38 days until the ACT! Love you lots, Mama Heb February 2007 Abimel is the bestest friend ever! 4m Annabel You want something depressing? You want something cheerful? Lean a bit closer, I'll give you an earful. Life can be beautiful; life can be tough, but love is what you make it, when the going gets rough. Love is not lust; Love is not mating; Love is not only in honeymoon consumating. But love is long lasting, Love will hold tight, never give up and love stays in sight. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY To: Jasmine Birt From: Kevin McGhee The top 6 reasons why I love my sophomore division: 6. They arrive on time everyday 5. They learned what a hyphen is so they can spell my name correctly 4. They throw my garbage away 3. They bring in pop tabs 2. They like each other and...#1. They wear their IDs everyday (even if everyone else doesn't). Happy Valentine's Day Div. 914 Sophomores Pablo loves you! We love chesse!! We love you much!! Sincerely Nadia and Arienne UndenIable essence and emotions that portray such feelings within. I know deep inside you feel more than you can imagine. So real you are my everything, the blood pumpin through my veins, the oxygen I breath, and when we kiss, I swear an angel has touched me. You leave me with a kiss as sweet as the virgin's kiss. I promise I'll struggle for you because you are worth it. 4434. TO MY COCOA IUBI. FROM WHYT CHOCOLATE OLI. Your Sweet Love Your Sweet Love, my darling, makes me burn with desire. The sweetnes of your kiss, sets my heart on fire. The heat of your body, and the fire of mine, is like a burning torch, a feeling so divine. There on the table sits the flowers and winde. Give you all my loving ʻcause you're my Valentine. -Happy Valentine's Day Kristin Valentine's Messages Page 12 BEKAH! These past few weeks have been kind of hard. Just wanted to say I love you always, and I'm sorry. Love ya, the S in J.A.R.S. Becca-Boo: You mean the world to me- Te amo para siempre bebe. Love, your boy. Ha what's up Joseph you don't know me but I have seen u and I think u are cute and I want u to be my Valentine. Happy V-day. From: Rashard Ha Alex u know me. I've seen u in hallways sometimes but u are in my class and you are goofy. "Roses are red violets are blue I'm black and I have a mustache too" Can you guess who I am? Be my Valentine! -Mrs. Vale-Suarez HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY HONEY BUNNEY! AND FOR TOMORROW, HAPPY 14TH MONTH! I LOVE YOU MOST! HA I love you Shaheen Kazmi I WIN! -From Peter -D.J. I Love Jiayin Zheng-Mach =) I..LOVE..SAPPHIRE =) Dear Jacky, This is our first Valentine's Day together as a couple and I hope you are as excited about it as I am. Our love that we share together is like no other. I know that we were meant to be together. I also know that our love will last forever, no matter what happens. You know I am always here for you when you need it. Love Always, Your Pookie, Robert Leah (Alexandra) Alers, You are beautiful. Inside and out. Your unique personality simply lights up a room. Your heart is what sets you apart and is special compared to the rest. I love you forever. Sincerely, K. Pilman Happy Valentines Day Selena!! I'm very glad I even have a valentine and its even better that it's you. Love, Diego IVAN <3 SONIA Happy Valentine's Day Amigas por siempreCaitlin, Lauren, Becca, Crystal, Lo, Leslie, Laura, Fabi, Devi, Samra, & Sophia Sweet Valentine Sweeter than the sweetest candy, warmer than the warmest sunshine. Prettier than a pink carnation, tastier than the finest wine. Fresher than April showers, brighter than the brightest rainbows... That's what your love means to me, just thought I'd let you know. Happy Valentine's Day, Kristin. This is to my #1 girls the thick 1, the Ba-Ba lover, D'white lover, the booty shaka, and my smiley face. I luv y'all, (no homo). Thanxs 4 bein there when I needed y'all. And 4 the thick 1 and the booty shaka' I know we will have lots of fun cause we sharin. u kno. Happy V-Day, Jasmine, Bridgette, Brittany, Shenay, and Tia. I luvs you much! Jessica, Tia, and Sheney I love you girls. You guys brighten up my day with smiles and laughter and I hope I do the same. Happy Valentine's Day. We're going to be the hottest at International Days. Babe!!! So Anna made me buy one of these and since I'm bad at writing I just wanted to say that I LOVE YOU like crazy, even though you're slow at times and always complain about everything =) Te Amo! To all my friends Love Liz Hey Zayna, you good looking piece of hotness. You have 2 classes with me and during those two classes, it's my favorite part of the day. I can never get over how beautiful you are. I LOVE YOU! Love, xoxo <3 :) Dear Walter DWDRAK Jr., I think you're hott stuff! -Greg Brittany I am proud of you! -Uncle Hello!! OMG!! I'm writting you a message! I feel so cool. Um...anywayz I <3 U ttyl!!! <3 Tali* Ha. What's up Lewis? I know you're in my history class and I like you and I want you to be my Valentine. We cant talk, not alot. Secret Admirer. -Much Love, Jasmine HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY AN! YOU DORKIE! =] <3 TINA =] To Sophia, -Stephanie The moments that I'm not with you are spent wishing I was able to speed up time so I could see you, hold you, and kiss you. Shenay, I think you are so beautiful. You are my dreamgirl. Though I've tried before to tell her of the feelings I have I see you dancing and being you and I feel like I'm in for her in my heart everytime that I come near her, I just love. We don't really talk but I just wanted to say you're lose my nerve as I've done from the start, cuz Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic. wonderful. Love, Anonymous "07" Stephanie, I love Happy Valentine's Day Sharon is my Valentine! you- BFF! -Elani Division 937! Waddup Chugg! 4m Annabel Hey Anna! I drew you a picture! Ashley, Luv ya like a sis. Happy V-Day. Luv, Jordan -D.C. Nicole Nazarowski Hi Ljubavi. I just wanted to say Happy Valentine's I love you like a fat kid loves a cake. Your milkshake Day. Znaj da te volim najvise na svetu i da hocu ovaj brings all the boys to the yard! dan samo uz tebe da provedem. I love you. Peace out, Jim Shu Ha. What's bolt2or. I want you to be my Valentine's because I do like like you for Valentine's Day, but we dont talk a lot. Secret Admirer. To: Jesus Baca From: Your Secret admirer DCA Thinking of YOU..<3 <3 <3 Happy Valentine's Day Stephanie! Love, Jose' To a special and beautiful girl who can never see just how great she is, but I sure can. Happy Valentine's Day! Hey Mumbles :) Took us awhile to B but im happy -YOUR SECRET ADMIRER we're together now. Happy POOKIE, WILL YOU BE MY Valentines Day. VALENTINE? Your Punk -PADOOKIE REBEKAH ATANUS YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE!!! -Dijana voli Igora Sending out a Valentine's shout out to my family! Hey Elise, Sterling, S Have a happy Valentines Day! Hope you find your true love today! Sending out a Valentine's shout out to my family! Hey Elise, Sterling, Sloan, Sydney and my baby Sister Hayden! Happy Valentines Day Love Tyler Happy Valentines Day Jarmel, Tali!!! You are great and I think you are cute. I Happy Valentines Day baby cakes. I can't have admired you for a while so be my valentine. even start to tell you what you mean to me. I'm -Jessica Hunicar Freshmen so glad we just met (even though you ignored me) LOL. Your my everything and I'm grateful for everyday we're together. I Love You soooooo much. Have a great day. -Thomas "googley bear" Love, Holly I Love you Alex, Mi corazon Forever & Always -Vixicn Hey Guys this year in bio and world studies was fun, so Happy Valentine's Day to my peeps. Specially to Ellie, Peggie, FiFe, Sara, Samantha, Jackie, Sara, Pat, Carmen, Anthony Herbie. This year was fun you guys made it more memorable. -Keyur Happy Valentine's Day Baby! I Love You so much! Oh...and Happy Anniversary! I hope we will be together forever! I will always be there for you mi amor...and you can always count on me. Ari Ruiz loves Luis Cabanas! 8-14-06 Hi Vince. I think you are cute. This is my valentine to you so on February 14 will you be mine? From: a Secret Crush Hey Kyle love! You know your my freshy and I love you, but I also like you! So be my Valentine!? Your Junior Ashley and Paulina are Babes Love Peter Anthony*Wookie Sound* -Meg :) Dear Jamie, Will you be my Valentine? Yes No I heart you! You make me ʻParry' -My Mom Brittany, through thick and thin, we'll Happy Valentines Day Div. 031, always be best friends. I love you gurl. the best freshmen ever! Class of 10! -Fannie Ms. Paganelli Karina, whenever I hear that name my heart beats faster. Is it love? Is it my soul longing to be with her? Maybe, I'm just crazy, but whatever it is, I know i'll only be happy if I'm with her. To all my survey kiddos: It's poetry people, SHOW ME the love!! Vocab quiz Friday. Love ya! Miss Hebby you ever since the first day I saw you. I was just too afraid to tell you this, but now, I've finally worked up the up the courage to tell you. I love you and I hope you have a happy Valentines Day! Love, Antonio Stevens Dear Jamie, Will you be my Valentine? Yes Chris Leyba, you mean so much to me, you are No I heart you! You make me ʻParry' the sweetest guy I know. That is why I want to ask you "Will you be my Valentine?" -My Mom I love you Kristina Todosijevic from Jeffrey Jacobs To Paulina, I know I might not have made a good first impression, but I just want you to know that I Hi Sophia! This is Antonio and all I want to love you and I want you to be my valentine. say is that I like you very much and that I liked Love, Reed Lubin Giovanni, You are the most awesome person I have ever met. You are funny, handsome, hott, and a very likeable person. Just seeing you makes me smile and makes me happy for the rest of the day. Have an awesome Valentines' day Cutie. -your not so secret admirer. (oh did I mention your hott?) Gaby Reno, I'm Bleu for you.... RABBIT, I LOVE YOU! WHEEZE Mr. Bertenshaw! Miscellaneous Happy Valentine's Day to the Cast and Crew of To Kill a Mockingbird. Congratulations on a great show! Mrs. Hanson To Juli & Liz You guys I am so glad that we have lunch together! Thanks for listening to me and giving me advice. I have enjoyed all of our crazy conversations! LOVE, Kelly T Jason & Maria 12-27-04 I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEART! Dear Yearbook Students! This year has been going great. Thanks for all your haard work. I'm sure all Lane's students will love our color book! -Mrs. S-L You don't know how much you are cherished. We learned more in your classroom than in all four years of highschool combined. Love, your former students. Dear Danielle, I know we have our ups and downs but it has been great being with you. You're the best ever and I love you with all my heart. Happy Valentine's Day Love, Zach Wiener To my GFH's J-Rex, Cereal, and D. I love you guys soo soo much! You all are my valentines...gay! LOL. love always, Jazzy Bear P.S. the suit is black...NOT! Ms. Blanchard, you are such a wonderful teacher! We will all miss you when you leave! Love, 3rd period DEROSS, YOUR CONSERVATISM IS RIDICULOUSLY HOT. To the entire Lane Tech cheerleading team! Happy Valentine's Day! From your captains- Cindy, Monica and Gaby Here is something nice for all my friends! V-Day isn't just for lovers you know! Luv ya lots! Love Hayley aka Peanut 1-2-3 I love my varsity 3-2-1 love your little one. -Coach Barb I'll Be there for you always Love, Jesus C February 2007 News & Features Page 13 Dignam named Vice Principal By Maggie Byrne Former biology teacher, Mr. Chris Dignam, returned to Lane last week as an Assistant Principal, filling the spot left by Dr. LoBosco when she moved into the position of Head Principal. Last year Dignam worked in the CPS Regional Office as a curriculum specialist. When he heard about the open administrative position at Lane, he immediately applied. He went through the application and interview process last year and was hired at the beginning of this year when his contract was finalized. "I am really excited to be here as a former student and teacher," said Dignam. "I look forward to helping improve Lane." Dignam has taken over most of LoBosco's old duties. His work will focus on the school's curriculum, but will also oversee the A.P. and Lane Scholars programs. Miscellaneous Valentine's (continued) For my significant other, Happy 2 yrs of Love TinTin! Being with you, I realized that God has sent me my Angel, you. I Love you. I love everything about you. This love is unconditional, nothing will break it. I know that in our relationship, we have many arguments b/cos I'm stupid, but I thank you for being in my life. You make my life complete. So let's be together, heart to heart 4 ever. Mahal NA Mahal Kita, Tutoy :) Dina, Jessica, Le'Dia and Maddy: You guys are a great stunt group and I'm lucky to have all of you :) It's been a good year. Love, Gabi XOX Good luck this season to the Boys and Girls Track and Field teams. You guys are awesome. See you in Charleston, IL on Saturday! -Roof Hey Silly Goose! Happy Valentine's Day. I love you. -Samantha If you go by the name of "Flaco" and know where I live, STOP stalking me and telling lies to my boyfriend. You know who you are!!! Gaby To All Athletes and members of the Field of Dreams: Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to making Lane Tech the true "School of Champions." Happy Valentines Day! -Mr. Rio To all my friends- I love you all and I am so thankful to every single one of you for all the wonderful memories you gave me. I'll miss you! -Dominika Emeelenee, you are a very special girl. I adore looking at your beautiful hair and Guatemalan lifestyle, I love you. Happy V- Day Everyone! Much love from random person. :P Mr. Rio, Thank you for all tht you do for Lettermen Club. We may not always show it but we really appreciate you! To all our cross country coaches: Thanks for all your time and dedication! Without your time and support, we could never have accomplished all that we did. Thanks. -All members of the Cross country team. Special moments have left but you're still in my heart you were always there, and I can't forget about you I want to be more than friends Instead of going out on all those secret dates. My Moosey!! <3 You are the most extraordinary person I have ever had, and the last one I plan to have in my life. I Love You Bonito. You are my everything Edline posts grades online By Paige Grabinski & Anna Treesara A new tool known as Edline, an online website used to post student grades, has been introduced this year to Lane. Many are asking, however, if it is truly helpful or just a technological hassle. Last spring, the school's Tech Committee discussed how to bring Lane into the 21st century. The committee also talked to other high schools such as Northside and Payton, who already used Edline and have been satisfied with the results. As a result of this meeting the decision was made to introduce Edline at Lane. It is mandatory for teachers to post grades. However, the deadline originally set for the end of the first semester was extended due to computer shortage. Dr. Lobosco is expecting at least one computer in every classroom this year so teachers can familiarize themselves with and have access to Edline. The site was originally intended for posting grades, but many teachers now post assignments online as well. Mr. Sheldon, A.P. U.S. History teacher, uses Edline for this purpose. "I think that everyone should do it," said Sheldon. "It saves time with having to print out handouts for every student and it gets rid of the excuse, ʻI lost it.'" Not all teachers are as enthused. Several teachers have not even posted grades yet. Check out SHAMAN, the medicine men of Rock & Auguri a tutti i miei studenti d'italiano! Felicidades a mis estudiantes de espanol! Prof Paganelli Roll @ www.myspace. com/ShamanOfRock Dear Miss Lane, Miss McMeans You steal my heart like a fiend Bringing sexy back You make me do a little jig With that hair of yours, oh so big Your eyes are so big and green, They just make my heart scream In this class I wish I could stay. You can take my picture any day When asking me if my pictures are too light or too dark What I really want to know is if We can take a walk through the park Oh my Dharia, I wanna go far with ya! Mr. Fixer 5th period AP US History your great! Keep up the good work! -Mr. R 1st period AP US History your great! Keep up the good work! -Mr. R So uh, what's cookin' Good lookin'? Riza, Baby you must be a parking ticket becuase you got FINE written all over you -Love Micheal H Jake, even though you were really geeky in grammer school, I still thought you were hot, I miss you so. love your girlfriend :) Mr. Jones, White flowers have blossomed in you hair, swept back to better view the screen. Your crocs squeak as you kick them off and relax. In life's video game, you have the high score. (It's never too late) Attention all single female teachers: The Warrior sponsor, Mr. Johnson, is currently single and taking girlfriend applications. Please pick yours up in Room 139. Happy Valentine's Day Divison 866 Ms. Payne Happy Birthday Alex Gibson Ms. Payne "I'm trying. I can't figure it out," said Mr. Jones, English teacher. "Technology confuses me." Many students use Edline and enjoy access to grade updates. However, Edline's original purpose was to serve as a way for parents to monitor their children's grades. However, at Lane Edline may not be helping in this area. Many parents don't even know it exists or how to use it. A letter explaining Edline was placed in the envelope containing first quarter report cards, but many parents remained uninformed. "My dad, who's usually busy, leaves all the school stuff up to m mom," said Daisy Macias, Div. 924. "My mom, when she got the letter about Edline, just handed it to me and forgot about it. Edline has perhaps had a stronger effect on students than on their parents. "Students now ask, ʻWhen will you post the updated grade,' instead of, ʻDo you know my grade'?" said Ms. Buhay, from the Math Department. Not all students are using the program, though. Some say it is not worth the time to check because so few of their teachers are using it. Also, for students without home internet access, checking Edline is sometimes more of a hassle than simply talking to teachers. Although many people are still unaware of Edline's benefits, the concept of grade-posting and parent/student/teacher communication will continue to be revolutionized as more teachers begin to use this online tool. February 2007 News & Features Page 14 because the picture did not look like him. explain the difference between a real ID too much time and makes the entrance He forgot the address on the ID. The store and a fake ID for all 50 states. door even more busy than it already is." clerk handed it back to him and angrily "The process bar owners and club "When minors do try to use fake IDs, Fake IDs are very common among told him to leave. owners are supposed to follow when they I usually don't call the police because I teenagers. Even if a teenager does not own Police officials and club/bar owners are encounter a fake ID is to hold the person am the only one working in the store and a fake ID, many say they have used one, or trying to keep minors out of restricted and then call the police," said Looney. there are usually other customers," said a would be willing to use one. places. Books have been published, which "However, most don't because it takes local liquor store owner. "I don't own one, but I'd say I've used a fake ID about 15 times, maybe more," said John*, a Lane senior. "I've borrowed them from friends who get them through mailed in, a meeting is held Plus Award, formerly known recognized," said Jones. other friends, and sometimes their older By Crystal Ramirez & with a committee of CPS as the Suave Award, was first The Unilever award is siblings." students who represent each awarded in 1996 at Orr High not the only program which Armando Cortez (*Names of students appearing in this district. At this meeting, the School. The award started rewards excellent teachers. article have been changed to protect their There is no question that students will evaluate the as a neighborhood project to Another, possibly more widely identities). teachers can change lives, nominees and choose the honor hard-working teachers, known award is the state-wide Many people get fake IDs through friends, and nearly every student will winners. They evaluate the but has been expanded into Golden Apple Award. Winners or from dealers whose locations are usually attest to having had at least teachers based on their work a citywide program. Lane of the Golden Apple receive a advertised by word of mouth. one exceptional teacher. But outside of the classroom - started participating in the paid Fall semester sabbatical "My friends have told me [a dealer] lives these dedicated educators go whether it's starting a club, program five years ago. at Northwestern University, a a few blocks from my house," said John. largely unrecognized, lucky or tutoring a student after Mrs. Dean, assistant principal, laptop computer, $3,000, and The most common reason teenagers use to even get a "thank you" school - to measure the level a supporter of the Unilever induction into the prestigious fake IDs is to get into clubs and bars; not from the students whose of commitment the teacher Award at Lane, believes that Golden Apple Academy. There necessarily to drink, but to have a good lives they touched. However, displayed. it is an outstanding way for has never been a winner of this time. by nominating a remarkable Awards will be given to teachers to be recognized. award from Lane, although "The atmosphere is more fun. There aren't teacher for the Unilever ten first and ten second place "We seldom acknowledge there have been nominees. a lot of annoying teenagers running around, Performance Plus Award, winning teachers in each teachers that do a good job," This year's nominees included and people don't treat you like a little kid," students can recognize the Chicago Public High School she said. Mr. Scane, Ms. Smith, Mr. said Sarah. teachers who go above and Area. First place teachers A recent poll of 100 Lane Valderrama, Mr. Bertenshaw, "[Twenty-one and over clubs] are beyond what their job requires win $3,000 and second place students concluded that only Mr. R. Hencinski, Ms. Hebson, restricted, so it seems more appealing," said to motivate and help their teachers win a $700 award. seven percent knew what the and Ms. Villa. Villa is a finalist Vanessa, a senior. students. In addition to the personal Unilever Award was. this year and says she is very Many teenagers do, however, use fake IDs To win this award teachers awards, a $200 award is "Uni…what?" asked excited about her nomination. to buy alcohol illegally. first have to be nominated given to the winning teachers' Abraham Fuentes, Div. 758. Students who have had a According to a message from the Secretary by a student. Then, the schools. Awards will be Mr. Jones, an English teacher, teacher who made a difference of State Jesse White, dated Dec. 29, 2004, teachers must answer four given at a special recognition won the Unilever award once in in their lives are encouraged to the penalty for making and using fake or essay questions about their ceremony on May 8, 2007, 2001, and has been nominated fill out an application form for unlawfully altered IDs can be either a class efforts and involvement. On hosted by Unilever, CPS, and five times since the award was nomination, available in the A misdemeanor, (up to one year in jail and April 19, after the teachers' the Mayor's Office. introduced at Lane. main office. up to a $2,500 fine) or a class 4 felony, (up application forms have been The Unilever Performance "It always feels good to be to three years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine). "I think if teenagers were more educated on what kind of trouble they could get in while using a fake ID then this would not be such a big problem," said Sgt. William Looney, a Chicago police officer. Many teenagers say they are aware of consequences they face if caught with a fake ID, but use them anyway. If teenagers do not look like the picture on the ID they are often questioned. People prepare themselves for these situations by memorizing the information on the card. "My friend found a real ID that actually looks a lot like me," said Sarah, another senior. Most of the time the reaction I get is ʻYou're from Ohio?' I just tell them, ʻYeah, I go to school here.' It never fails." Students say they know many places do not check closely, as long as they see an ID. "We only look a little alike," said Steve, a junior, who sometimes borrows his older cousin's ID to purchase alcohol. "The liquor store owner just looked at the age and handed it back." Many clubs and bars use ID scanners to check authenticity. However, John said his fake ID went through the scanner without a problem and he was let into the bar. Not all places are as lenient about IDs. At one liquor store John was questioned By Gabi Levine & Monica Neris Teens misrepresentin' with fake IDs Lane teachers nominated for awards in excellence February 2007 News & Features Page 15 Students juggle responsibilities of work, school By Aneta Jozefczyk & Enid Maldonado According to a survey taken by 100 Lane juniors, 36 percent are currently employed and work an average of 18 hours per week. Having a job and maintaining good grades at the same time is not impossible, although some unemployed students may think so. "Students become more into their job than their academics," said Matt Jordan, Div 921, "They are always tired and don't focus in class like they should." However, half of the surveyed students do not think that having a job impacts their ability to do well academically. "If you're serious about your education, nothing will really hinder it," said Zerina Spahic, Div. 874. Many employed students think that having a job can be just as important as doing well in school because of the impact it can have on the social element of education. "I haven't been working that long, but my social skills are much better now that I do work," said an anonymous sophomore. "Not only that, but I have money to go out now, so it helps my social life in that way too." Many teachers think that students working is great as long as they maintain academic priorities. However, others believe that a student should focus mainly on school. "If it's not necessary for a student's survival, I don't believe that they should have a job," said Mr. Chaney, drafting teacher. Not all students, however, have school at the top of their priority list. "I most likely wouldn't quit [if my grades went down,]" said Agatha Obrecki, Div. 865, who works at a car insurance company. "It's good for my resume and it's a good learning experience." Most students who work use their earned money for personal expenses, and say it gives them a feeling of independence. "I've had a job for two years now, and the fact that I work gives me so much freedom," said an anonymous senior. "I never have to ask for money, and that is a good feeling." Some students are under the impression that as long as their grades are acceptable, they can spend their free time working. "I'd rather have good grades and money than great grades and an empty pocket," said Paulina Kolanko, Div. 869. There are also some who think teachers should be more understanding when it comes to accepting late assignments from students who work. "Most teachers won't give you extra time to do work even though you worked a 25 hour week that wasn't by choice in the first place," said Tim Novak, Div. 859. "It really affects my grades, but without my job my life would be affected." Most unemployed students do not have a job because they spend their extra time doing homework and participating in after school activities. "I don't have time because of cross-country and track, and school work taking up too much time," said Peter Bronkowski, Div. 751. Others, however, say that after school activities are simply more convenient. "After school activities take up less time because they are generally right after school so you don't have to travel anywhere to participate in them," said Kent Frayn, Div. 857. A few students said that they would get a job if the opportunity arose, but only if it paid well. Not all unemployed students believe that having a job is a negative experience. "I had a job once and I learned great time management," said Jessica Hall, Div 783. Many students who wish to work and maintain good grades are perfectly capable of doing so. But it requires extra time and effort that many are not willing to give. "My grades do suffer but having money makes me happy. That's why I won't quit," said Ahmad Hasan, Div 880. February 2007 News & Features Page 16 Internet security limits student access to web By Siobhan Lally The silence of the library is shattered by a shrill siren and the computer screen displays a warning pop up: "You have attempted to access inappropriate content. Your attempt has been logged within our system and will be reviewed." Sites deemed inaccessible on school computers vary from Myspace, a popular networking site, to pornography. When teachers need to use blocked sites for class, they have to fill out a form, have it approved by the principal, and forwarded to the CPS Board for final approval. CPS also updates the list of blocked websites upon request from teachers and staff members of the Board. With over 700 students walking in and out of the Lane library each day, internet security is just a fact of life, according to librarian Mrs. Zbinden. She says that in a perfect world the librarians would not use the system because it limits students. But in reality it allows the library staff to take care of business other than monitoring student internet use. Librarians are not the only ones who think students are limited due to the internet filtering system. Students themselves say the same. "I personally don't like the filtering system. It doesn't let me get on the sites I need to get on," said Jessica McCabe, Div. 877. Some students, like McCabe, who do not have access to the internet at home and need to use computers at school, find it frustrating that they have such limited access. However, the Internet security system was never meant to limit students access to the internet. "[That is] not the point of the program," said Mr. Kenmotsu, head of the Technology Department. "We want to have students have access to go on the internet. It's a powerful tool. We don't want to limit access." Not all students think the security system limits them from any vital information on the web. "The sites I need aren't blocked," said Nicole Johnson, Div. 777, who uses school computers one to two times a week. Some students think the internet security system is a good idea. "I think the school is doing the right thing by having filters on certain sites," said George Espino, Div. 869. "The computers at school should be used only for educational needs and [homework], not for playing games... By having filters, these problems are solved and they can be used for what they are truly intended for." Students still learning how to fulfill service requirements By Crystal Lee & Chakira Hamilton The Chicago Board of Education policy requires all high school students to complete a minimum of 40 Service Learning Hours in order to graduate. Many students, however, are not completely familiar with the policy for completing Service hours. Some do not even see the point. While there are service opportunities announced frequently and reinforced by bulletins, many students do not know some important details of the Service Learning policy. Some students are not aware that a post-service reflection sheet is required upon the completion of all 40 hours, or that hours must be done at a non-profit organization such as a Chicago Public Library or a soup kitchen. There are even some students who do not know "We might get more out of to accept. that the same color record sheet it if we weren't forced to do Mrs. Coleman-Parker declined is to be used all four years. The Parent Page of the CPS the hours," said Conar Jacobs, to comment, saying only that Service Learning website states Div. 783. "If I wanted to help people need to focus on the that Service Learning "engages my community or ʻ build my positive aspects of Service Learning. students in projects that Although the school serve the community and tries to make hours build their social and readily available, there academic capacities." The are still some students site also offers the statistic who are behind in that "nine out of ten high their service learning school students say that progress. they learn best through "There is no time. hands on learning." My life is hectic; there Some students said is school, homework, I that they might be more have a job and also have willing to do the hours night school. There if there were some sort is just no time," said of incentive involved. It Unused service hour sheets sit waiting for Gary Acosta, Div. 777, is true that there are not students to pick them up in room 129. a senior with only four many instant rewards hours. for underclassmen who Others, however, do not mind finish more than the required academic capacities', I would completing the hours. number of hours, but there are do it on my own." "Its only hard if you try to do Outside of Lane, there incentives available later. For college scholarship them all at once," said Greysha example, seniors who have are completed more than 150 hours opportunities. Many colleges Rivera, who has 305 hours (div may qualify for special awards look at Service Learning hours 879). "If you do them during when choosing which students the summer it'll take you about and be honored at an assembly. a week. I did my hours at a local park district. I also help with student council. They give you different opportunities to help and reward you with hours." "Its supposed to be community service, and while Lane is a community within itself, we want you to get out there and get experience, " said Dr. LoBosco. Once hours are in, it is a concern of some students that it will take a while for Service Learning hours to be entered into the system. This is because all hours must be thoroughly checked and confirmed. "Some schools may be less strict, but at Lane, we really follow the rules," added LoBosco. "And the Senior class is one of the biggest we've had in a while." A full list of the regulations regarding Service Learning completion is available in room 128B, as well as a list of organizations requesting student help. February 2007 News & Features Page 17 February 2007 Columns & Reviews Page 18 BSA celebrates Black Heritage By Kaya Flowers Lane's first annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration took place on January 18th. All branches of the Black Student Association helped to organize this wonderful event that paid tribute to Dr. King, his wife Coretta Scott King, and also awarded students for their achievements. It featured speeches by the Ethnic Studies teacher, Mr. Kimmons, and motivational speaker, Philip Jackson. Former principal, Mr. Foley, also paid a visit, and was greeted with heavy applause. Lane's Civics Room was jam-packed with students, teachers, and administrators in support of the MLK celebration. They filled the chairs, benches on the sides of the room, and some even took seats on the floor along the back of the room. Surveying the room, I noticed that the room was not just filled with African-Americans. There were representatives from every race. As the program began, and people filed in to crowd the room, Mr. Kimmons gave a speech that highlighted the work of Dr. King and his achievements. The Brotherhood of the BSA, clad in all black with red ties, gave a powerful performance of their rendition of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, stating their collaborative hopes for the future. The Gospel Choir shook the room with their joyous praises. The crowd clapped to the beat of their voices. The celebration continued as the Sisterhood paid tribute to Coretta Scott King, and lit a candle in honor of her life and work. There was also a moment of silence to show gratitude for her achievements after her husband's death, as well as honor for the life she lived. The affair gained more and more applause as the BSA sponsors Ms. Sanders, Mr. Wiliams, Ms. Gholston, and Mr. Ward took the microphone to give out awards. Two seniors, Le'Dia Smith, Div. 752, and Gerald Turner, Div. 757, were awarded for outstanding achievement, community service, and being an active part of the BSA. A former student, James Galliday, was awarded for his contribution to young AfricanAmericans. The MLK celebration was far from over. A man dressed in a bright yellow sweater and dress pants walked up to the podium. The man was Philip Jackson, a member of the vital community help group, Black Star Project. He literally shook the room with his booming voice, rhyming words, and alarming statistics. He passed out t-shirts and comic books that promoted the main idea of his group and speech: EDUCATE OR DIE. As I sat there, laughing at Jackson's jokes and comparisons, I noticed everything he said was true. He talked about the gaps African-American and Latino students experience in school such as in math, reading, and even graduation rates. Fewer and fewer minorities are graduating because they may be blinded by popular things like bling, instead of trying to pursue the dream of Dr. King. When he ended the event, his final words were met with the loudest applause of the night. The event was truly a celebration of Dr. King and his life. It was also a way to recognize the importance of education. The BSA held a memorable event which not only helped others to realize the many achievements of the Kings, but it also sparked a fire of hope that many of us will follow in their footsteps. It was a pleasure to be among such greatness. Affirmative action prevents equality By Dorothy Gicela Last year, Joe Mrosczyk, the President of the Republican Group at Boston University, started a $250 scholarship for Caucasian students, saying, "There are plenty of White, academically gifted students who need the money just as much [as minorities]." This sparked outrage among minority leaders, despite the fact that $250 is basically nothing when it comes to paying for the cost of college, and the applicants only had to be a quarter Caucasian to be eligible. This was one of the more significant protests against affirmative action. Affirmative action was established in 1961 when President John F. Kennedy issued Executive Order 10925. The original intention of affirmative action was "to ensure that applicants are treated equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin." However, over the years, affirmative action was changed to further the advances of women and minorities, as well as provide them with opportunities to make their advances easier. Today's definition of affirmative action is "positive steps taken to increase the representation of women and minorities in areas of employment, education, and business from which they have been historically excluded," according to the Stanford Dictionary. Examples of the effects of affirmative action can be seen in scholarships. I have heard numerous times how students said they received admission to their desired college or university, usually along with a decent if not pretty hefty scholarship. However, most of these students told me the main factor in receiving it was because they were a minority. "If you give out a white scholarship, it's racist, and if you give out a Hispanic scholarship, it is OK," said Mroszczyk. Indeed, many White students I know have often expressed their concerns on how limited the availability of scholarships are for Caucasian students as opposed to minority students. I've never seen Lane advertise a Caucasian scholarship, even though numerous scholarships for Hispanic and African American students are always available in the Daily Bulletin and on poster boards on the first floor by stairway H. Today, African Americans are the ethnic group considered to have suffered the most at the hand of discrimination. However, they are not the only ethnic group to have experienced feelings of hate throughout history. The Japanese were thrown out of society and into internment camps during World War II. In Germany, Jews faced terrors that our minds simply can not grasp. Irish people were looked down upon as being lower class, faced many racial slurs, and were given no opportunities when they first immigrated to America. However, scholarships for Irish students are much harder to come by than minority scholarships. If we take all of today's situations involving race, including education, employment, and so forth, it makes me believe America is still not a country where everybody is equal. Looking through my ten year old sister's history book, slavery seems to be the act of discrimination most often taught in today's schools; while other events are explained minimally, if mentioned at all. People of all races and ethnicities have been discriminated against at some point in history. Therefore no single race should claim financial benefits over others. Past damages caused by discrimination toward everyone are simply irreparable. The American government has, over the years, tried to resolve the conflict with the only possible solution: equality. However, as long as affirmative action is around, I cannot call this equality. Lane's Mockingbird sings to critics By Frank Weinert Lane's stage production of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird is a great demonstration of student talent. I initially thought that a high school production of Mockingbird would not do the story justice, but I was quickly proven wrong by the students' masterful acting abilities and maturity. To Kill a Mockingbird teaches a great lesson about human nature and first impressions, and how a book should never be judged by its cover. Set in the Deep South in the 1930s, Mockingbird follows hopeful lawyer Atticus Finch (played by Wesley Daniel, Div. 782) as he takes a risk in defending Tom Robinson (Sylvester Miller, Div. 770), a black man accused of raping a young, white lady, Mayella Ewell (Kyle Durnan-Kerns, 878), who turns out to be not so lady-like. A side story involves Finch's children Scout (Lauren Block, Div. 868) and Jem (Peter Targos, Div. 043), their friend Dill (Hannah Cooney, Div. 908), and the mysterious recluse Boo Radley (George Espino, Div. 869). Tom Robinson and Boo Radley are both victims of stereotyping, and are judged by others who are unfamiliar with them. It turns out that Tom was innocent and Boo was not really the crazy neighbor he was made out to be. The performances in the play were excellent. Daniel as Atticus Finch reminded me of Gregory Peck's performance in the film version. Nina Limardo, Div. 757. was great, as always, and natural as ever in her role as Maudie Atkinson, a neighbor of the Finch family who served as the narrator throughout the play. Block and Cooney performed especially well, giving convincing, realistic portrayals of their characters. Although the production was unfortunately marred by technical problems (microphone volume levels were often too low), the play was still extremely enjoyable. Some actors were, at times, inaudibly mumbling, but most adjusted to the technical problems and used their "stage voices." They say an actor is only as good as the performance that a director can get out of that actor, so I have to give credit to Mrs. Hanson on a job well done. Mrs. Hanly also deserves props on a great production, as well as Mr. Hanly on a creative and appropriately fitting set. Overall, it was another highly enjoyable stage production from the Lane Tech Drama Department. February 2007 News Page 19 The Chicago Bears award $200,000 to fix Lane Stadium By Arman Abtahi On Thursday January 25, the Chicago Bears announced that they were awarding Lane Tech a $200,000 grant that would go to Lane Stadium. The money will be used to fix the playing field, create a new running track, and provide better lighting for night games. The money is being awarded from the NFL Grassroots Field Grant Program, which has been fixing up public fields since 1998. Since then, $545,000 has been spent on Chicago fields alone; and this year they have donated $2.4 million nationwide. "The Chicago Bears are proud to continue to support local projects that improve fields, football development, and [that] bring families and communities together through football," said Caroline Guip, Chicago Bears Director of Community Relations. The grant was originally applied for by Marie Goss, a member of the Fields of Dreams Committee. The Committee will also try to match the grant with the help of other organizations. These other organizations consist of CPS, its partner organizations, Lane Tech Football Booster Club, the Lane Tech Century Foundation, the Chicago Force (woman's football team), and the Chicago Park District. The financial help of all these groups will be needed since the turf alone costs $600,000. Another $200,000 will be needed to make a better track, which will make the stadium slightly bigger. This will also require the lights to be repositioned adding more costs. The total cost of the project is still undetermined. Fortunately, the project is estimated to take only a few weeks over the summer, and the new Lane Stadium should be ready for use by the school's sports teams by next year. Athletic Recruits Continued from Page 20 "I want to go to a big soccer school because I know that I can improve a lot more at a program at such a high level," said Rodriguez. There are also athletes who are choosing not to go to bigger universities because they believe that at a smaller school they will be able to play more. However, because Division Three schools are not allowed to give away athletic scholarships, these athletes have to find other ways to earn scholarship money. This does allow some flexibility to the athletes, who are not bound to playing their sport for all four years since their financial aid is based on merit and need rather than athletics. All-State soccer player Peter Bielecki, Div. 781, is in this situation. He has been scouted by Division One schools but is leaning towards a Division Three school because it is less risky for him. "If I were to go D 1, I may get hurt and I would lose my scholarship," he said. "But if I go Division Three, I could get more money [not based on athletics]." For some athletes there is also the option of community college. This is a good choice for athletes who want to play their sport all four years, since going to a big university might not allow them to do so. If they attend a community college for two years, they get the experience needed and they are then able to transfer to a larger school. Colon has chosen Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois for this reason. "If I would have gone to a D 1 school, I wouldn't have played for my first two years," said Colon. "But now I will be able to transfer into a bigger school and have the opportunity to play." Most Lane athletes are not going to the top athletic programs in the country, but there are plenty of them making that effort. Several are going to Division Three schools and some to Division One schools, but most hope to continue their athletic involvement at the next level. Lane's theater production of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird opened on Monday, February 5 and ran four times over the course of the week. The play received several positive responses from students and teachers. Read a review of the production on page 18. February 2007 Sports Page 20 Five Soccer players represent Lane at All-Star game By Jonathan Quiles Five of Lane Tech's best soccer players will be participating in the third annual High School All Star game along with some of the best players in the Chicago-Land Area. The Chicago Storm professional indoor soccer team will provide their home turf for the game which will be held Saturday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. The All-Stars have been divided into two teams. There is an A team and B team for both the public and private divisions. Both A teams will compete against one another as will the B teams. After these games the Chicago Storm will play the Baltimore Blast. Students chosen to play in the game have proven their talent throughout their high school careers. Part of the purpose of the game is to feature the players' skills for college coaches from surrounding areas who will be in attendance for recruiting purposes. Representing Lane will be Oscar Vazquez, Div. 770, German Cervantes, Div. 774, Leonardo Martinez, Div. 760, and all-state players Edwin Rodriguez, Div. 775, and Peter Bielecki, Div. 781. "Representing the city feels great," said Bielecki. "We're always the underdog, but I know some guys on the Catholic team from my club team and I think we have a good chance." "I always wanted to be invited to play in the game," said Rodriguez. "I'm very glad that my kids were awarded for their talent and work ethic," said Lane Varsity Soccer Coach Mr. Ricks. The public school teams have won the last two All-Star games. The senior All-Stars, clockwise from left: Bielecki, Rodriguez, Martinez, Vasquez, and Cervantes. Boys Swim Team takes second at City Championships By Maggie Byrne On February 8, the Boys Varsity Swim Team took second place to Whitney Young at the City Championship meet, with a score of 288 to 303. It was described by both athletes and spectators as a very close meet. Despite the second place finish, many in attendance claimed it was an amazing effort with many great races. "All the boys really improved, dropping many seconds off their times. And they even broke two school records," said manager Amanda Rummelhof, Div. 759. The 400 meter freestyle relay team, Nick Johnston, Div. 758, David Garcia, Div. 732, Joe Klontz, Div. 901, and Diego Le Desma, Div. 919, broke Lane's standing record by four seconds. The boys knew going to the race that they faced many obstacles. One of the top swimmers was hospitalized. Another had to swim his event despite being physically ill and managed to earn sixth place, which other swimmers say was a very impressive finish. The team had also suffered another huge "loss." Lane's pool was un-useable for weeks leading up to the meet because the chlorinator was broken. This meant that during the most important training period, the boys could not use pool. Coach Sabillon arranged it so the boys could practice at other schools. They took buses to Clemente, Truman, and Northeastern so they could practice. Because they had to travel to practice, the boys did not get home until eight or nine o' clock every night. Also, they were unable to have morning practices at all. The team did not give up in the face of such adversity, but continued training hard. Spirits also remained high as the boys carried on the team tradition of first bleaching, then shaving off their hair. Swimmers must dedicate an enormous amount of time to the sport during the average season; each boy swims an average of 60,000 yards a week, approximately 37 miles. "Swimming is one of the toughest sports out there," said Sabillon. "I have a lot of respect for the guys that do this. It takes a lot to be good at this sport." Dedication is one thing swimmers must have in high supply. Despite their circumstances they trained hard and made a strong bid at the title. The season is not over yet. The team continues to train for the state qualifying meet. Though the pool has not yet been fixed, the swimmers have begun practicing at Lane again anyway. Few Lane athletes attend Division One schools By Sophia Lugo "The School of Champions," is a description of Lane displayed all around the building. The school has earned this title because of its athletic reputation for being the best in the city. However, it does not often send its top athletes to top universities due to poor athletic recruitment. This happens for a variety of reasons. One of the main reasons is the high level of competition between so many student athletes throughout the country all trying to get the same spots. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), less than five percent of graduated high school athletes participate in men's and women's basketball, football, baseball, men's ice hockey, and men's soccer at any NCAA institution. "Division One and Division Two scholarships are very difficult to get because the schools have to look at the entire country's athletes," said Athletic Director Coach Rio. Another reason many people think recruitment is inadequate is due to suburban schools, which are often thought to have better athletic programs. "It's harder for public schools to be noticed by D 1 schools because programs are better throughout the state," said baseball player Josh Colon, Div. 775. Some college athletic directors, however, do not seem to notice a difference between the amount of recruitment for city and suburban schools. They simply want to recruit the student-athlete who will be successful academically and athletically at their institutions. Most coaches believe that just because Lane athletes do not get these scholarships does not mean that they are not strong athletes. "There are a lot of quality athletes that do not get the Division One scholarships," said Rio, "So it is not a knock on Lane [that] we don't have athletes that get them." Rio likes to tell his athletes, "Recruiting is not an exact science. Sometimes they make mistakes." There are several Lane athletes that have received scholarships or scholarship offers to a variety of schools. Stephanie Hughes, Div. 763, who is on the Cross Country and Track teams, recently signed with DePaul University, a Division One school. After receiving many scholarship offers from various schools, it came down to which one gave her the best deal financially, and DePaul did. There are also Lane athletes who have yet to sign with schools, but are being looked at by some of the top universities in the country. This is true for two-time All-State soccer player Edwin Rodriguez Div. 775. Rodriguez has been looked at by several Division Three schools as well as Division One schools. His ideal choice would be to play for a Division One school because of the quality of the program. See "Athletic Recruits" Pg. 19 One of many trophy cases displaying the many championships won by Lane athletes over the years.