PirateChronicle - V2 Issue 8

WHEATLAND UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Summer 2015
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8
Pirate Chronicle
- In Loving Memory of Monroy Rios -
Pirate
Chronicle Staff
The Most Relevant man in the World
Publisher:
By: Bailey Frank
Mr. Olsen
Editor:
Courtney Bettcher
Reporter:
Bailey Frank
Reporter:
Alexis Stinson
Reporter:
Christain Diaz
Reporter:
Morgan Stieger
Reporter:
Kiley Gray
Reporter:
Ramneek Sanghera
Reporter:
Lauren Wroblewski
Reporter:
Cyrill Somera
Reporter:
Amber Wolff
Monroy Rios as you all know
passed away recently. His loss has
been hard on most of us, but at
the same time it is hard to stay sad
when Monroy was such a happy
person. Monroy was one of a
kind, who had the gift of spreading joy and smiles across everyone's face. Even complete
strangers to Monroy couldn’t help
but like him. Trenton Osman and
TJ Crippen, close friends to Monroy, told me a story about a cruise
they had just gone on over spring
break. On this cruise there was a
fancy dinner where everyone
dressed up really nice and was in a
very formal setting with music
playing so people could dance. In
the beginning of a dance you usually find everyone awkwardly
swaying back and forth, but not
Monroy. Monroy had a different
approach to this dance and life, he
went out on that floor and busted
a move. He was a trail blazer,
he did his own thing and didn't
care about a single person's
opinion. More people started
to move on to the dance floor
and actually have a good time.
A couple had told Trenton that
the party hadn't started until
Monroy walked in. That couple
was right, Monroy was always
the life of the party where ever
he went, usually in a sexy
striped shirt and bright green
hoody which represented his
personality and his sass. Anyone who knew Monroy knew
about his sass, with those quick
blindsiding comebacks and that
look of disgust as he rolled his
shoulders and with a flick of a
wrist you were burned. Most of
the time it was just for laughs
though. Honestly, Monroy was
a genuine human being which
every teacher and peer would
agree. Monroy's friends and
family are still feeling the loss of
such an important person in
their lives, but rather than
mourning his death they want
to celebrate his life; and there is
a lot to celebrate. I was told by
some of his closest friends that
Monroy was the glue of their
little family that had developed
and grown since before high
school, but their little family is
holding together just fine, even
after the loss of their dearest
friend because Monroy is still
their in their hearts.
Tuesday April, 21 was the
Chalk The Quad Memorial,
where friends and loved ones
expressed their memories and
love for Monroy. Most of the
quad right now is an image of a
giant tree. The tree represents
a lot of deep thoughts but is
also one of the parts he played
in our spring play. In this skit
he played a boisterous tree
who kept interfering with the,
classic story, Little Red Riding
Hood, or Little Red Riding Hood
and the Beautiful Tree. I was
unable to get the back story of
every chalked image in the
quad but if you are wondering
why there is a Choco Boy picture, it is his favorite candy and
he once took every box off a
store shelf, yes every single
box, and bought them all for
$50. He kept them in his closet for a while until they were
finally finished off by him and
his friends. You may not get
the queso picture as well, but
Christian Mosongolies, one of
Monroy's best friends, had got
a zebra piñata named queso
filled with string queso, or
cheese for all of you gringos.
Monroy then wore the head
with his famous striped shirt
and was a sexy zebra. Many
more inside jokes and pictures
are written on our quad in
honor of Monroy. He will
forever remembered as well as
missed.
Page 2
Pirate Chronicle
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8
Graduation 2015
By: Alexis Stinson
This year seniors had luck in their
sails, getting to graduate from Sleep
Train Amphitheater. The graduation
ceremony will be open seating and
there will be no tickets distributed.
The graduates will receive one parking pass, and all guests will be asked
to contribute $5.00 at the gates for
parking. Please understand that we
are using a venue that does not belong to WUHS, with that being said
please remember to be kind and respectful to the facility and its employees. There are a couple expectations that need to be upheld for the
graduation to run smoothly. Please
do not plan on tailgating inside the
venue or in the parking lot, this is
not acceptable and will not be tolerated. WUHS is a drug and alcohol
free community this includes graduation. The Venue has asked that we
do not bring any food or beverages
on the premises (water is okay).
Last please stay seated during the
ceremony, so that it can run as
smoothly as possible.
Graduation Details
Date: June 5th, 2015
Doors open: 4:30pm
Ceremony: 5:30-7:00pm
(Graduates and guests will be asked to
leave the venue by 7:30 pm)
Location: 2677 Forty Mile Rd,
Wheatland, CA 95692
Note to all seniors: We do have school on
graduation this year, due to this there
will be a special schedule for all seniors
on June 5th. Seniors will be at graduation
practice and will be given their parking
pass.
Things to do over Summer
By: Christian Diaz
Ever pondered what you’re
going to do over your summer
vacation? Well think no more.
Here is a list of awesome
things to do over break! If you
like to go swimming, check out
some of the local swimming
holes on the Yuba River. If
you’re a student going into any
AP courses in the fall, don’t for
get to do that summer reading.
When it gets to hot to be outside, head to Cinemark in Yuba
City to see a summer blockbuster or maybe hit up Nu
Generation Lanes to through a
few gutter balls. Perhaps you
could try to get back into your
parents good graces by doing
some summer projects around
the house. How about making a
little extra cash? Gotta watch out
because believe it or not you
need a license to sell lemonade.
Crazy Right? Get your dog out
of the house and take him or her
for a walk. Are you an athletic
type of person? You can exercise
at a local gym, play some basketball at a park, or if you like to
play organized sports, football
holds summer conditioning
Monday through Friday, usually
starting the week after we get off
of school! The possibilities for
summer vacation are endless.
The number one rule: Have
some fun!
Pirate Chronicle
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8
Page 3
International Fun at Work Day
By: Morgan Stieger
This creative and wacky day is on
April 1st. While many recognize April
1st as a day to play pranks on unsuspecting friends and family, it is also
International Fun at Work Day. This
day was designed for people who have
boring jobs to get involved and have a
little fun. Although your job should
be entertaining and exciting by nature,
many people feel stagnant and unfulfilled. Your work should provide you
with some sort of intrinsic satisfaction
but if it doesn’t then this day is for
you! Perhaps your didn’t get to choose
where you work and are currently
just trying to make ends meet until a
better opportunity comes along.
This day was made just for those
people who need a little pick me up
or added enthusiasm to their work
environment. Fun at Work Day is
intended to help you make a fool of
yourself. Maybe you will dress up
silly or pull pranks on people or just
blast music and dance along. Whatever you choose to do on this day
just make sure it is spectacular and
that you have a great day. Interna-
tional Fun at Work Day is the perfect
day to bring out your wild side.
Pride
Follow us on social media!
Integrity
Twitter: wearewheatland
Respect
Attitude
Teamwork
Instagram:
Excellence
wearewheatland
Sportsmanship
Irresponsible Father Causes Toddlers Death
By: Kiley Gray
On Tuesday, James Koryor, a 41
year-old father, left his toddler son in
a hot car during heavy day of drinking says the police. He was arrested
on manslaughter and child abuse
charges. Detectives found that
James took his 2 year old son to the
liquor store and bought a bottle of
gin. On the way home he drank it,
and then fell asleep in the house, leaving the child in the car. Detectives
found signs of struggling from the
child before dying. A $50,000 bond
was set on him and the prosecutors
argued for a higher bail saying,
"Koryor has extensive ties to Liberia,
Ivory Coast, and Ghana and could
flee." The Judge said that he couldn't
have any alcohol or be around it anymore during the time he posts bond.
Sgt. Trent Crump said that the 5 yearold was found by his mother, unconscious in the backseat of the car. He
was taken to the hospital but did not
survive. The death occurred in the
Phoenix area in 90 degree weather.
Pirate Chronicle
VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8
Page 4
Places to Visit over Summer
By: Ramneek Sanghera
There are many amazing places
to visit over summer in California. It is just a matter of finding
them. One site you could possibly visit is the Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino
County/Riverside County. There
are many spectacular granite formations and unique desert plants.
It has about 1.2 million visitors
annually. Many people enjoy
visiting the Hidden Valley, a
recreation center concealed
by huge boulders. It has a
surreal landscape of jumbled
rocks and pinyon pines with
a brilliant evening sky.
Park. In 1925, Charles E. Lee
successfully petitioned President
Coolidge to have the giant sequoia designated as the nations
Christmas tree. The General
Grant Tree has no tinsel or
lights; it has merely stood for
2,000 years. In 1956, it also became the nation’s only living
national shrine.
However, if you aren’t a very
Another breathtaking place
is the General Grant Tree in
the Kings Canyon National
Hope within Hopelessness
By: Lauren Wroblewski
An angel broken is sitting alone,
His eyes a vivid blue, now tarnished gray,
Bent and broken, his pride now forlorn
Just a memory of a better day.
A demon woken, a town set ablaze,
Heaven’s soldiers fighting for our own lives,
A being of hate, anger fills his gaze,
Awaken the hero, he opens his eyes.
Awaken his spirit, allow him to breathe,
He lifts the sword holy and dons his shield,
The angel healed, evil takes a forced leave,
Truly a fearsome power, one that won’t yield.
Demons and angels, their powers contained,
Existing in the mind, within our own brains.
outdoorsy person there are
still many great places to
visit such as the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. It
is a public observatory located on Mount Hollywood in
Griffith Park. The observatory offers a planetarium, exhibits, public telescopes, a
cafe, a bookstore, and some
of the best views of the Los
Angeles basin. You are offered an interactive experience with the universe It
opens your eyes to the vast
universe. These are just
some of the amazing places
you could visit over summer.
91st Annual Wheatland
Pet Parade Information
Wheatland’s “Lions 91st Annual Pet
Parade”– Saturday, May 16th. Entry
form can be picked up at City Grill,
Elkin’s Drive In and City Hall. Spend
the morning with fellow Wheatland
pet lovers to show case their pets
August
Friends
Popsicle
Beach
Hot
Sailing
Bikini
July
Summer
Boating
June
Swim
Camping
Lake
Tennis
Cheer
Memories
Trunks
Floaties
Outdoors
Volleyball
Flowers
Party
Football
Picnic
X H J A S J Z P S R O O D T U O G
N E P B U A U G U S T Q I O S O R A
D X E K A L V S D L T B N F D S E L
R V D R E E H C M C V P I T T A M I
U F L O A T I E S K O A K B S I M D
C G D I E F L S M P L V I T F L U R
K A P H K K P E S M L P B R L I S O
V N M A T H V I H C E B I U O N N N
T K S P U A C R E I Y E N N W G G M
U I I O I L H O T N B A U K E N T T
B G I E E N J M J C A C Z S R J J F
B O N X R S G E U I L H F Y S J O I
T K A U K P F M L P L R T A T O G E
T X S T Z O M V Y X I L I E T R O U
O K G T I B L T R E T U L B Y F A V
Girls Softball
Lassen
Tourney away
@ TBA
Relay for life
Teacher
appreciation
week
4th– 8th
Boys Baseball
and Girls
Softball Away
vs. Las Plusmas
@ 4:00
Boys Tennis
Team section
finals @ TBA
Boys
Baseball
Home vs. Las
Plumas @ 4:00
Track vs. Las
Track vs. Nevada union @
3:00
Boys Baseball
NSCIF Rd 1 @
TBA
FFA Banquet
Mothers day
Girls Softball
Home vs. Las
Plumas @ 4:00
Blood drive
Boys Tennis
Individual
finals 9th-12th
@ TBA
Track Sac
Town Races @
Whitney @
3:30
Saturday
School
Track BVL
Finals @
Oroville @
Noon/2:00
Boys Baseball
NSCIF Rd 2 @
TBA
Girls Softball
NSCIF Rd 1 @
TBA
Memorial Day
Senior Awards
Fine arts festival
Girls Softball
NSCIF Rd 2
@ TBA
Track Divisions
@ Central
Boys Baseball
and Girls
Valley @ 7:00
Year book
social
Election Rally
Softball
NSCIF
Senior Picnic
Track Section
Finals @ West
Valley @ 4:00
Championships
@ TBA
Minimum Day
Day on the
green
Finals 2nd-4th
Physicals
Last day of
school
Graduation
Track State Finals @ Clovis @
TBA
Cheer Tryouts
8th-11th