Monthly Archives: October 2008

To my favorite teacher bored on a Sunday!

I too am bored, so therefore I am writing this. Ok so yesterday I went to band boot camp! Eww! Now they don’t only want us to march, but also jump! Hahahaha! And only us cymbals players do that! Its … Continue reading

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Deadline is today! Please help! (Updated)

I wrote a proposal on DonorsChoose a while ago to get donations to purchase a voice recorder to start doing radio pieces and audio slideshows with my journalism class. The deadline has arrived and I am still a bit short. … Continue reading

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Break In!

As every one knows, Roosevelt was broken into.  Yesterday, around 6:40 a.m. I kept hearing sirens. I started hearing them get closer and closer to my house. Then they just stopped. When I left my house I noticed police as I turned the … Continue reading

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A day at GHS

Today was my first official day at Garfield. Although it wasn’t such an enjoyable day, I guess that was just due to the general fact that it was my first, which wasn’t that bad. Life on the “dark side” isn’t … Continue reading

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Abel and the Toad

As I mentioned in my previous blog, the band is back, but along with it is the Drum line! And this year, the percussion section has an instructor named Abel Canel. The crazy story goes like this… The percussion section … Continue reading

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Iced Coffee!

So for those who are not aware, the new McDonald\’s Iced Coffees have been a hit! Personally I have one every morning, or at least every other day. Yes I know it is not healthy but can you blame me, they are … Continue reading

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Catalina Island Marine Institute(CIMI)

The Catalina Trip (CIMI) that happened last week was really great! Not only do you have fun, but you also learned a lot! It’s funny because we learn more there than we did in school. The first day we got there, … Continue reading

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Overdose on Computer Cleaner

Some of you might or don’t know the tragic thing that happened yesterday during 5th period. As I was walking towards 6th period I saw an ambulance and wondered what had happened. As class started my teacher had told us … Continue reading

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The Band is Back!

There was much doubt about the Marching Band’s future. Last year, Mr. Martinez, the C-Track Music Instructor, retired and with him went the Marching Band program. During the summer, Mr. Arellano and Mr. Ceballos dedicated themselves to interviewing several candidates … Continue reading

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Hall Decorating Contest!!

Hall Decorations have begun! This year, its time for the class of 2009 to win and as president, I assure you that we will. For the last 3 weeks, we have being going to Mr. Lopez’ class (C-108) afterschool from Mondays-Wednesdays, … Continue reading

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