SOUTHRIDGE NEWS

SOUTHRIDGE NEWS
Volume 1, Issue 2
October 2014
Southridge Volleyball Dominates
by Priscilla Madrigal
On October 7th 2014, the Southridge Middle School
volleyball team had its first game versus Fontana Middle
School. The games were held in the Fontana Middle
School gym. Both Varsity and Junior Varsity steered themselves to a victorious game of 25-4 for Varsity and 25-12
for JV. Although the JV team lost to Almeria on October 9th,
Varsity kept its winning streak alive beating Almeria. The
volleyball teams are coached by Southridge teachers, Cindy Gray and Debra Washington. ”The volleyball team is
working hard doing everything they need to be doing,” said
Coach Ms. Washington.
Since then, the volleyball team has continued its excellent play in the Fontana division. The Varsity squad is
currently undefeated in six matches. In addition to a strong
start, Southridge students are always at the games to support the volleyball teams. Between the strong start and the
popularity of the volleyball games at school, this looks like it
will be a strong volleyball season for Southridge Middle
School.
“I am mind-blown with their progress and I think they need to
work on quickening up their
skills and playing by the fundamentals.”
- Coach Ms. Gray
In This Issue:
Photo by Sarah Dupree
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Volleyball Teams

Nutrition Survey

“The Ravine”

Student Spotlights

Teacher Spotlight

Ask Annie
Students of the Month - September
On the last week of September, Student of the Month’s awards were
sent out to all the students that were chosen by one of their teachers.
Congratulations to: Freddie Adams, David Aguilar, Rocksey Anaya, Fatima Ayala- Farias, Arlene Avalos, Dominic Beltran, Christopher Casteel,
Dustin Chaidez, Ariana Coronado, Jocelyn Cortes Guerrero, Serena
Cruz, Angle Espinoza, Viviana Gallegos- Alvarez, Noemi Gomez- Landeros, Freddy Heredia, Desteny Huete, Julian Jimenez, Ronnia Johnson, Kamille Justiano, Matthew Landeros, Gabriel Larson, Joneshea
Loyo, Richard Marrufo, Johanna Medina, Alenny Morales, Melissa Morales Orozco, Ivan Neto, Matthew Ochoa, Coreen Palomares, Christine
Pearson, Rene Rioza, Desirea Romo, Cristobal Sanchez, Joaquin
Sanchez, Joshua Schulenburg, Clarissa Segura, Anmolpreet Singh, Eddy Soto, Raelynn Todd, Serena Urias
The Ravine
An original Story by Luis Nunez
There was a quiet and soft whistle carrying out through the ravine. It was dull, yet eerie, and was pitched enough to awaken
the silhouette laying on the hard rock floor. The figure rose, unaware of all the “eyes” peering into the back of its neck. It stood
as if its knees were about to buckle, it seemed unsure and weak.
The figure regained its balance and began walking towards the
pitch-black cavern located in the far corner of the ravine. It continued until it was adsorbed by the darkness, likely never to be
seen again.
I saw nothing, it was most likely because my fire had been extinguished due to the damp and cold air. I had been
trapped in this forsaken hole for two days now and that fire was my only hope of finding my make-shift cot in the
darkness. It was only the night before when I tried to climb out, only to have the ledge I was on, collapse and send me
back to where I had begun. Returning to my cavern was going to give me some hope of surviving, but my resting
place was gone, nowhere to be seen. I had absolutely no energy or supplies to build a new one. I laid on the floor,
desperate for light or food. And then I noticed the large, hunched over creature blocking the dim embers from my line
of sight.
I couldn’t make any other noise other than a small squeak, due to the lump in my throat. Unfortunately that was
enough for that thing to rotate its head and reveal its hollow eye sockets. It was obviously blind, making its other
senses keener and more sensitive; the one quiet noise I had somehow produced was enough to alert it. It’s back
straightened slightly and it began to move slowly towards where I was now standing up, taking a few steps back out
of pure fear. It approached me and it seemed to make eye contact even though there was no possible way it could see.
To be continued in next month’s issue…
School Lunch - Your Opinions!
by Alex Rivas, Alan Magdangal, Luis Nunez-Lopez, Cristian Z
In the month of October, about 100 students were interviewed about the lunch in this school. There
were a variety of questions pertaining about free lunch, the lines, the snack bar entrees, etc. The results were rather surprising; many students wanted the school board to “improve” the lunch choices.
Many students felt that the school board should expand the snack bar entrées, since they’re mostly
pizzas with different toppings. Relating to the lunch line; many students have said it has recently improved and is moving along much faster.
Many of the interviewed students also said that the food could use some improvement. The lunch is
fine as it is now, but we all know it could still be improved for the students at Southridge Middle
School.
Student Spotlights
7th Grade: Melanie Richards
by Melissa Ortega
This week’s seventh grade student spotlight is Melanie Richards.
Her favorite sport is snowboarding and she does that in her free
time as well as water ski, skateboard, and horseback riding. Not
only does she ride horses, but she actually owns a horse named
Roxy.
Melanie lives alone with her mom, and she has three older siblings.
She loves Southridge because it has brought new things into her
life, she does not regret coming here at all. She has had straight A’s almost all
her life.
8th Grade: Ethan Real
by Alex Rivas
Ethan is intelligent, caring, and very focused on school. He is regular teen that likes to listen to music on his own time, but when he
needs to get something done he gets it done. Ethan isn't so active
but he very interested in art. He hopes one day he could become a
famous well known artist, but if not he would like to study astrology.
Ethan gets all of his inspiration from his family and is very thankful
for them. Ethan Real is a great student to have at Southridge.
Teacher Spotlight:
Ms. Gray
by Sarah Dupree
This month’s teacher spotlight focuses on Ms. Gray! Ms. Gray has
been at Southridge for eleven years. When asking Ms. Gray what she
likes about Southridge, she replied, “I like the people and kids, and
how the staff are willing to share ideas with each other.” the one thing Ms. Gray enjoys about her students is when they have an OMG moment and when they laugh at all of her jokes. Ms. Gray was asked
about the topics that they are working on in class, and she said they were working plots and analyzing.
Ms. Gray would like to change the world by making education free for everyone around the world. The
activities she likes to do in her free time are film production, home remodeling, traveling, and socializing. Ms. Gray’s main goal is getting in shape.
Avid Interview
By Emily Alvarez, Crystal De Haro, Matthew Prado
Lola Ochoa is an 8th grade AVID student and we asked how was AVID different then last year?
Lola replied, “Last year was learning notes, this year we are using the notes in class.” Another
question was what do you hope to accomplish with AVID? Lola said, “I’d like to go to college and
show others AVID curriculum.”
Andrew Hernandez is 7th grade AVID student and we asked about how he feels about his AVID
class. He said currently they are doing binder checks and tutorials. He said, “I joined AVID because
I wanted to pick my grades up and have a better life for myself in the future.” His AVID class is a
very focused elective because it helps students get prepared and ready for college success.
Dear Annie,
ASK ANNIE
My parents split up and I don’t know what to
do.
Dear Annie,
-Sincerely
Hi, I need advice. If you
have a friend who always says that she is
YOUR friend, but
doesn't pay attention to
you and hangs out with
another girl who also
doesn't pay attention to
you and says, “You don’t get my life, only she does!”
What should I do?
-Sincerely
Unfriended
Mixed Feelings
Dear Mixed Feelings,
Well, if you feel like it’s your fault, its not.
Many people don’t have their parents together in the same house. You'll get through it,
your parents love and care about you and all
you have to do is think positive! There is always a light at the end of the tunnel...
-Sincerely
Annie
Dear Unfriended,
Think about it this way - is she really your friend if there
is another person whom she hangs out more with?
Sure, she is your friend, but you have other friends and
if it bothers you too much. Confront your friend and tell
her your feeling left out, and be friends as a group.
-Sincerely
Annie
Do you have a question for Annie?
The newspaper staff will be taking
your letters at lunch!
Red Ribbon Week Activities!
October 27th through the 31st Southridge Middle School participated in Red Ribbon Week. The motto for Red Ribbon
Week for this year is to “Love Yourself, be drug free” During
Red Ribbon Week, students had fun dressing up with red,
wearing jerseys, also enjoying games sponsored at lunch by
the Southridge ASB for all the students.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
ASB will be handing Wear your jersey
out bracelets
Mix and match
socks
Wear your shirt
backwards
Wear red clothes
Door decorating
contest
Red ribbon banner
hand stamping
Cup stacking contest
Dancing and music
Hula hoop contest
Southridge Volleyball Schedule
Tuesday, 11/4
Southridge vs Sequoia -- Away game at Sequoia
Thursday, 11/6
Southridge VS Almeria -- Away game at Almeria
Thursday, 11/13
Southridge VS Fontana -- Away game at Fontana
Tuesday, 11/18
Southridge VS Truman -- Home game at Southridge
All Game times are:
JV - 2:30 Varsity - 3:30
JV
Varsity
Jessie Manriquez
Sale Lamositele
Joel Aviles
Freddy Heredia
Tiara Sari
Niko Adams
Savana Luna
Anissa Jeffries
Carla Medina
Ruben Duarte
Priscilla Madrigal
Alyssa Dodson
Arianna Urias
Isaia Tavete
Joy Eguabor
Joanna Perez
Prisca Chikezie
Katelyn Gomez
Vanessa Ojeikere
Lexis Jalomo
Yulissa Heredia
Michelle Sutton
Naydeline Blancas
Adachi Iwobi
Celina Estrada
Emelda Chikiezie
2014 Southridge Varsity Volleyball
2014 Southridge Junior Varsity Volleyball
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Got a Story?!
11/4/2014 : “How to Help Your Student” Parent training - presented by AVID
Contact the
Southridge news
team if you have a
story!
11/8/2014: Saturday School
11/11/2014: NO SCHOOL - Veteran’s Day
11/12/2014 and 11/13/204 - Fall Band and
Choir Concert at Kaiser High School
11/24 to 11/28/2014: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Comic Strip was
drawn and designed by:
Gregory Mejia,
Chelsea Salomon,
Catherine Garcia,
Ashley Munayco
Southridge Knights Respect Themselves, Peers, Adults and School
Southridge Middle School
Newspaper Staff
Emily Alvarez
Darlene Amador
Fabian Cervantes
Crystal De Haro
Sarah Dupree
Aolani Hernandez
Priscilla Madrigal
Alan Magdangal
Nayeli Medina
Luis Nunez Lopez
Melissa Miranda
Melissa Ortega
Matthew Prado
Cristian Zatarain
Alex Rivas
Adviser: Mrs. Freeman