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Ms. Zanski
Isabela Arellano
Blake Cestone
Logan Cestone
Isaac Peerman
Tiger Tracks
Issue 4 Volume 2 May 1, 2019
Tigers Looking for a Stronger Month of Play
Blake Cestone
The Del Norte Tiger Baseball team struggled in the month April going 3-7 in a 7 game
stretch that included three double headers against Sargent, Sanford, and Center. In these double
headers the Tigers went 1-5. After an encouraging 12-11 comeback win in the second game
against Center on April 27th, the Tigers looked to carry this momentum into their Double
Header against South Park May 4.
How do you feel about this season so far?
“I think we could have won a lot more games if we just believed and had more positivity.”
- Garett Benns
“ I feel like I have improved a lot.” - Joel Rosales
“ We are doing okay I guess, there is still room for improvement.”- Garett Mondragon
What could you take away from this season that you could use next season?
“Using what we learned in practice and applying that to game situations.” - Garett Benns
“ Positivity!” - Joel Rosales
“ Just getting better at fielding in the infield.” - Garett Mondragon
With a positive outlook on the future, the Del Norte Baseball team looks to have a strong finish
Del Norte High School Track
Isaac Peerman
The Del Norte Track team has been as steady as it was last year in the 2019
season. Logan Cestone has come from not placing in state for the 400 meter dash to
being 13th in the state! For the girls, their relay teams have been extremely
successful. They have qualified for the 4x800 and have a chance at the 4x400 meter
race in state! Pole Vault is looking pretty strong for the girls, as Kaeci Madrid is
looking at 7th place with an 8’ 6” jump to hold her off, and Keila is looking at a 10th
place with an 8’4” jump. To qualify for state in any event you must place above 18th
place to go. Del Nortes track team this year has had a strong start, and won’t give up.
Soccer V, JV
Isaac Peerman
Del Norte Soccer had a bit of a rough start to the the season, but as it closes in on the end
they are working hard and ready to win some games! Let’s talk to Soren Bailey about how the
year is going for them
“How is this year going for the JV team?”
“Um, good, JV has actually improved a lot, the freshman girls are improving a lot more than last
year”
“How is this year going personally for you?”
“Great! This year has been a lot better than last year for me!”
“How do you think the next year will go for this team?”
“Next year is gonna be tough since we’re graduating so many seniors and a challenge, but it will
make more opportunities for our team to improve”
Good luck Tigers!
Opinion Piece
Is Standardized Testing Actually A Benefit?
Logan Cestone
Around this time of the year schools all across the country start giving the dreaded
standardized test. Standardized tests are long, boring, and students really do not see benefit in
standardized testing. This begs the question, why do we take these tests? Students already have
finals in there classes so why should they have to take another test?
Although standardized testing is very time consuming and tedious there are many benefits
that come with taking the tests. Standardized tests help pinpoint where students are at in their
learning and can help schools evaluate progress. Standardized testing shows schools where there
students are at and how they can improve.
Standardized tests do possess cons as well. When taking these rigorous tests students could
get nervous and not focus as well as usual. Students are under a lot of pressure due to time
restrictions and amount of questions which could make the student rush through the questions.
This is why standardized testing is not an accurate measurement of a students academic ability.
Columbine High School memorial
Isabela Arellano
April 20, 1999. On this day 12 students and one teacher lost their lives duye to a school
shooting. The shooting happened at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United
States. The two perpetrators injured 21 additional people with gunshots. Another three people
were injured trying to escape the school. The incident resulted in the introduction of the
Immediate Action Rapid Deployment tactic. This is used when an active shooter is trying to kill
people rather than take hostages. Columbine also resulted in an increased emphasis on school
security with zero tolerance policies. Despite the safety measures that were put into place due to
the tragedy at Columbine, school shootings continued to take place in the United States at an
alarming rate. Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook, and Stoneman Douglas are three school shootings
that far eclipsed the terror that took place at Columbine.
The History of April Fool’s Day
Blake Cestone
We all know April Fool’s Day as the classic day of pranks. The day where even the most outrageous of pranks are used the most
innocent people. But where did this holiday begin? Actually its origins are unknown.
April Fool’s Day or All Fools Day was believed to have been started by the French as early as 1582! The Council of Trent
switched their calendars from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar and many were slow to hear the news. They were
used to celebrating the New Year on the last week of March through April 1st instead of on January 1st. This lead to many
falling victim to pranks such as the “Poisson d’avril”, or ApRil fish, which is a paper fish placed on the back of people to
symbolize a young, easily caught fIsh and a gulLible person. While France may be the culprit for starting this day, historians
have linked April Fools festivities to Other countries as well such as ROme and ScotLand. According to HiStory.com, Rome
celebrated the festival of Hilaria where people would dress up in costumes, and Scotland held a two day event. The first was
“hunting the gowk,” in which people were sent on phony errands (gowk is a word for cuckoo bird, a symbol for fool) followed
by Tailie Day, which involved pranks played on people such as pinning fake tails or “kick me” signs on them. If that is not silly
enough, History.com points out one more crazy idea, “Some even believe that April Fools’ Day was tied to the vernal equinox,
or first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when Mother Nature fooled people with changing, unpredictable weather.” If
that is case can someone tell her to stop pranking Del Norte, I’m tired of snow!
In short, All Fool’s Day remains a timeless tradition for April 1st and it is still going strong today. In fact, an Australian
McDonald’s just pranked their country with a Mcpickle burger! Don’t believe me? Head over to
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/when-you-introduce-a-fake-burger-but-people-actually-want-it/news-
story/96cc50f19d5e7c65ad242f8ff31b4367 and check it out, and in the meantime. April Fool’s everyone!
Tartan Day
Logan Cestone
On April 6th, people all across America celebrate their Scottish pride and heritage on a day
known as Tartan day. Tartan day is a worldwide Scottish celebration recognizing the Scottish
heritage around the world.
The idea of “Tartan day” was brought about by some Scottish clans in Nova Scotia. Since
about 4.7 million Canadians claim they have Scottish descent they wanted the day to be known.
Canada accepted the new day in 1991 starting the first Tartan day. From their other countries
such as the United States decided to join in on the fun.
Tartan day is a fun way to express Scottish heritage with other people all over the world.
Even our own Del Norte High School Staff participates in the fun and games of Tartan day!
This day in history
- April 2, 1902
The first movie theater opens in the US.
- April 10, 1925
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is first published.
- April 11, 1947
Jackie Robinson is the first African American to play in a modern-day major
League Baseball game.
- April 11, 1970
Apollo 13 is launched
Del Norte High School Theater Closes ‘Get Smart’
Blake Cestone
The Del Norte High School Theater Troupe closed their production of ‘Get Smart’ on April
25th, their last show of the year. For Seniors, Triniti Rivera, Krista Trujillo, Meadow Fager,
Rachel Gallegos, Brittney Butler, Syana Colville, Lydia Garcia, Mayah Dominguez, and Blake
Cestone, this was their last show before they graduate. Mr. Sauvigne, the director, had this to
say to each of them.
To my Senior's
It's always heart wrenching for me to watch our final performance. I can't tell you how proud
I am of you and what an honor it's been to work with you, many of you for 4 years. You'll
always be "My Kids" which makes it harder to let you go...
Brittney You've come so far, from a quiet freshman to an amazing
actor.
Blake Remember us in your first Tony award speech.
Syana The best comedic actor this school has seen, you'd
make Tim Conway jealous
Meadow I couldn't have done the last few shows without your help,
both in front of and behind the curtain.
Rachel Why didn't you start as a freshman?????
Lydia Thanks for the Frappuccinos and fried pies!
Triniti The whole acting thing, you should do it for real!
Krista I'd never heard you speak until your audition...then you blew
me away.
Mayah I still don't know whose class you're supposed to be in???
I will miss you, you'll always be part of the family.
Mr. S
Senior Spotlight
Parents: Glorianne & Shawn Vanderpool
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: My nana's food
Dream car: Jeep Wrangler sport
Best quality: Being motivated
Worst quality: Stressing out 24/7
Parents: Steven & Danielle Batzer
In 10 years: Psychiatrist
Favorite color: Green
Favorite high school memory: Winning tug-
Favorite food: Fried chicken
o-war every year.
Dream car: 1969 SS Comero
Favorite quote: "Life is too short to live the
Best quality: Making people laugh
same day twice."
Worst quality: Sarcasm
College: No idea
In 10 years: Cook
Favorite high school memory: Football
Favorite quote: " The happiest people don't
have everything, they just make the best of
everything."
Parents: Mike Glover & Caroline Glover
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite food: Lasagna
Dream car: 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Best quality: Basketball
Worst quality: Remembering names
College: Undecided
In 10 years: Playing/ coaching basketball
Favorite high school memory: Bus rides Parents: Ernest Gallegos
with friends to games Favorite color: Teal & purple
Favorite quote: " I can accept failure, but Favorite food: Fruit
what I can't accept is not trying." - Michael Dream car: Toyota 4 runner
Jordan Best quality: Attention to detail
Worst quality: Being too closed off
College: Western State
In 10 years: Hopefully a Biochemist
Favorite high school memory: Field day last
year
Favorite quote: " There are hard days and
good days. Don't let the hard days win."
Senior Spotlight
Brittney Butler
Parents: Brandon & Megan Butler
Favorite color: Nude pink
Favorite food: Pasta
Dream car: Range Rover
Best quality: Very open minded, I care
deeply for others
Kamrynn Pacheco
Worst quality: Shy, difficulty opening up
Parents: Art & Paula Pacheco
and being comfortable with meeting new
Favorite color: Pink
people
Favorite food: Mexican & Chinese food
College: Colorado State University, Fort
Dream car: 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti
Collins
Best quality: Driven, self- reliance, I stand
In 10 years: Be a middle school math
by the decisions I make
teacher & begin a family
Worst quality: Shy, I worry too much about
Favorite high school memory: Experiencing
what people think of me
all the unknown my freshman year
College: Undecided
Favorite quote: " Some may have an easier
In 10 years: Future RN & start a family
life, but it never means you cannot
Favorite high school memory: Making it to
accomplish what you want." - Grandpa
state me senior year for basketball
Favorite quote: " The best teams have
Carlee Leroux chemistry. They communicate with each
Parents: Jeniffer & Matthew Falbo, Duane other and they sacrifice personal glory for
Leroux the common goal." - Dave DeBusschere
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite food: Spaghetti
Dream car: Audi R8
Best quality: Brain
Worst quality: Attitude
College: Western State Colorado University Mayah Dominquez
In 10 years: Traveling Parents: Melonie & Carlos Dominquez
Favorite high school memory: Getting ready Favorite color: Maroon or olive green
to leave Favorite food: All food
Favorite quote: " She is clothed in strength Dream car: '69 Mustang
and dignity and she laughs without fear of Best quality: Everything
the future." Worst quality: Nothing
College: Western
In 10 years: I can't tell the future
Favorite high school memory: Playing cards
Favorite quote: " Though she be but little,
she is fierce." - William Shakespeare
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