Teenagers 101

advice to incoming freshmen

New freshmen, the only advice I can give you to make a good first
impression  by showing up on time to every class; this will soften the teachers up
and keep  them from getting you into trouble.  The second thing is to get good
grades, pay attention, and do your homework. Cesar Primo

If I could give any advice to the incoming freshmen I would tell them
that the first six weeks is the hardest. When your teachers tell you to
study, you should really listen.  Actually, when a teacher ever gives
you a chance to listen or gives you advice, take it graciously.  The
first day of school be will fine, and don’t be scared.  There will
always be someone standing by. Ashley Payne

My advice to coming freshman is try not to think popularity is
everything. Another really big point is do not go and party. I'm talking
about the parties that contain boos. These parties do not bring any
good. They only consist of drunk low life's that will not amount to any
thing and other not very good things. Try and take Pre-AP classes this
will help your GPA . Also do not slack off freshman year colleges look
at your grades this year. Samantha Rago

The advice I have to incoming Freshmen is to not take AP classes, if you
cannot handle it, because it just makes things harder on you while
you’re taking the class. If you drop out, it makes it hard the next
semester. Also, get involved in extra-curricular activities, because
they are a lot of fun and you make a  lot of good friends. My last
advice is to really try hard the whole school year and try to not have
any regrets when the end of the school year comes. Matt Vasquez

Incoming freshmen. Well, there isn't much to say to them really.  I mean
like high school is hard. You have to work hard, and it all pays off.  I
found out the hard way, but high school is no different from middle
school. You just have to work your way to the top, and you have to work
really hard to get there. Just don't slack off. Nick Barrentine

High school is not what its cut out to be. In movies they make high
school seem like it’s hell. It’s really not that bad. The way I first
saw high school, it was like land of opportunity. It’s where you  get to
explore and try new things. Start off with a clean slate. Trouble
doesn't look for you; you have to look for trouble. Here you must be on
top of everything from school work to credits, sports, clubs even your
lunch money. Grades are constantly changing. Just because you had a 73
in math last week doesn't really mean it will stay or go higher. You
could be failing. How do figure that out? Ask your teachers, and you
have to be demanding; you have to make it seem like you care. If you’re
going to ask, don't ask in a middle of the teacher’s lesson; that's
really rude. Also, you’re not supposed to know what you’re going to do
for the rest of life in your freshman year. All my life I was set on
doing psychology. I loved hearing people problems and asking them how
they felt about it. But I really liked making speeches promoting
broadcast, filming all that good stuff. Don't shut your mind. The great
thing about Coronado is that it lets you explore in many ways. Karla
Estrada

I will tell freshmen that it’s not cool to be in Spanish, when you know
Spanish. The class will be boring a year. Another thing I will tell
freshmen is that if you want to learn algebra, take Mr. Mena’s class You
will learn a lot from him. Another teacher that you have to have its Ms.
Peterson. She’s cool, because she makes you laugh. She’s also strict,
and that makes you learn a lot, too. A teacher you shouldn't have is Mr.
Hunter, because his exams are very hard. Victor Terrazas

Middle school is NOTHING compared to high school, trust me. Middle
school is so much uneeded drama and problems, while high school is where
everyone can just get along, and there’s no judgment. High school is
actually pretty easy, too… Well, if you just do the work, and let me
tell you it is so much fun! So if you’re dreading next year aba freshie, don’t even worry about it. I'm still a freshman (at the moment), and I think I'm doing just fine.. :D Vianni Paquain

End of the year has finally come, and I've met teachers and people who
changed my life entirely. It was my first year at a public school.
Coming from a private one, I thought I wouldn't fit in. I judged wrong.
It is an experience that you'll never forget. Incoming students!!
Please, listen to my advice. Although it is going to seem awesome the
few months of school meeting new people having more LIBERTY, don't lose
focus on school. Trust me. The last few months, weeks or days of the
entire year and the more dreadful ones. Stressing out, passing a course,
and trying the hardest. Instead you could relax the last couple of weeks
and enjoy the end of your Freshman year. Don't get late to any classes!
Oh, and always have a pen and paper with you at all times. When you come
here, please don't act like you’re all that. It’s extremely annoying.
Best teachers are Mr. Miranda, Mrs. Peterson, and Mrs. Nazarian! They
are the nicest teachers you'll ever get! Freshman year gone...hello
Sophomore year!!! Natalie Serna

This week's blog is about us [freshmen] giving advice to the incoming
freshmen that will enter Coronado High School in september. Here's some
advice and suggestions that I would personally give them:
 
   Don’t be scared to enter high school. Some people may say that high
school is hard and complicated, but I personally think that it's not.
Sure, you have to make an effort to get good grades, work hard, and do
your work as you were doing in middle school, but it's mostly all the
same. You need to work hard to get your credits if you want to graduate.
You also need to follow the rules of the school, which are pretty much
the same from every other school: no cell phones, no electronic devices
in class, do listen to the teachers, be well-behaved, etc.
 
   Some teachers that I would personally recommend to the incoming
freshmen, are;
'Ms. Grenier- Spanish teacher. She's a really nice teacher and really
helps you understand what you are doing.
'Mr. Miranda- geography teacher. He is a really open-minded person and
you will surely enjoy his class.
'Ms. Peterson- English teacher. She is a really good, funny teacher. You
will surely too have a good time in her class.
'Mr. Mena- algebra teacher. He is a really great teacher. He's got a
great way of teaching and explaining problems.
   But no matter which teachers you get, be polite to them and do your
best.
 
   One last thing I'd like to say is to just enjoy high school; it's
barely starting, so make your freshmen year a great year(;  Nereyda
Villa

One of the things that I would tell to the incoming freshman is that
they need to grow up now, because the teachers nor the assistant
principals  are going to put up with our crap. Don’t be late, and don’t
ditch. If you get too many tardies, you will get a referral. If you get
too many referrals, you will go to alternative. Do your work in class
and your homework and you will pass. Last thing, just don’t act stupid,
because you are going to be a freshman a whole different thing from
middle school. It’s not the same now. Just follow the rules. Casas,
Celeste

I’m so happy that the school year is almost over. This was my first year
in high school, and it was very good. Some kids think it’s a hard first
year and that it will be scary, but actually it is a fantastic year.
There is a lot of change from a middle school to a high school. My
advice would be to do always your best!!   Priscilla Pallares

The only advice I would give an incoming freshman would be to act
themselves and try not to get caught up with so much work. It’s great to
have good grades, but you need to have fun while doing it. Join as many
clubs as you can to get to know people. Don’t let upperclassmen put you
down. High school is really fun! Presilla Gonzalez

I have some advice for the new class next year. Don't be mean to your
teacher!! That’s twill not respect you. Don't get into fights at all; they are not worth
it. Especially when you have to see the principal or vice principal or
even go to alternative, because then you spend the rest of the semester
there. And it SUCKS!!! Kaitlan Devore

My advice to incoming freshmen is don't be nervous at all. Being a
freshman is nothing; just relax ,and keep your cool.  Hang out with your
friends from middle school. It is good to stay around people you already
know. You won’t be as nervous.  One thing that I did is go walk around
the school a couple days before school starts and find all your classes.
It helps a lot.  Another thing is play a sport. You meet a lot of people
with the same interests as you.  Have a good year and just RELAX!
Travis Akhtari

My advice to incoming freshmen is to stay out of trouble and show up to
class on time.  It’s not like middle school anymore when you pass and
you move on to the next grade.  You have to pass and have all the
credits for that year.  If you get more than two tardies and don’t show
up to detention, you will get one day of iss.  The cool thing about your
freshman year is that you get to go out for lunch.  Some of the teachers
won’t give you another day to turn in your homework; you will just get a
zero.  All freshmen should be ready for a different way of school. Jacob
Garcia

I have tons of advice for you soon to be 9th graders, but I am only
going to talk about three teachers that you should have or stay away
from. Next year, try to get Mrs. Peterson, because she is an awesome
teacher and because she is grading this blog right now. Also you should
try to get Mr. Pounds, because he is really cool. So those are some of
the teachers that you watch out for and have next year at Coronado.
Jake Zimmerman


This year as a freshman has been a blast !!  I've had the most fun in
Band especially. I'd just like to let the incoming freshmen that they
may think that band is easy , but they’re going to be in for a cruel
awakening.  They'll have to wake up at 6 in the Morning every day until
the last 3 weeks of school.  I hope they don't think they have a long
summer because they don't well not any more.  We start band in August  3
MARCHING BAND which is on a Monday.  It would be just like summer school
,except a lot more fun it will be from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.  Well for all
the Freshman I wish them luck in High school it is nothing like Middle
school so I hope they'll do just fine . Gilbert Villagrana

There is one piece of advice and one only. Have fun, and don't let
anyone get in the way for your dreams. Work hard at school work and know
when to stop when you have had enough. The choices you make these four
years are the ones that you are making for the rest of your life. If you
ever need help with anything go to your counselors, teachers. Well good
luck and have a blast!!!!   (:          Altiha Reay

My advice for incoming freshman is to stay ontop of your grades at all
times. Sure you want to have fun anf just hang out, but your grades can
really sneek up on you. Its much more important in high school to pass
each six week and semester then it is in middle school. I've got some
problems with grades myself. Thankfully I'm working on fixing my grades
sooner then later so it wont effect my final grade. It can get really
tough but its all worth it and along the way I promise you'll have fun
and learn so much. Tori Kessinger

Upcoming freshman the first advise that I give you is that try not to
fail any classes because it is very hard to get your credits. Second of
all don´t get lots of tardies and unexcused absents . This well cause
ISS or even worse ,alternative.Study the best that you know how, so that
you can make good enough grades to graduate and go on to do whatever you
want to do with your life.Learn how to control your emotions, your
thoughts, and your life so that you will be mature and ready to go out
on your own. It's an exciting time ahead of you. Michelle Daher

My advice to incoming freshman is your life you’re told "5th grades going to be really hard," and "You
can't slack off like this in middle school," but really... it's just
another school. It's a bit tougher. It's tougher and you've gotten
better. Above all...don't freak out. Everyone is nervous on the first
day, so if you talk to someone, they'll feel better, you'll feel better,
and you've made a new friend. Matthew Karashik

What I would tell a freshman next year is to do his or her best,
especially for a good GPA. I would also tell a freshman to stay out of
trouble as best as possible, because here starts how good your behavior
is and how honest you are. Tell a teacher or counselor if there is
something bothering you. If you have problems with grades, you should go
to tutoring. You can go to tutoring in the morning, afternoon, or even
lunch. Teachers are there for you anytime, anyplace.  Steven Glovier
My advice to upcoming freshmen is join a club or a sport. You meet a lot
of new people. Also to keep your grades up. Now is the time to start
thinking about college, so you need a high GPA. Oh the most important
thing buy an elevator pass, they cost 5 bucks. Ha ha just kidding… You
don't need one.
Dominic Juarez

My advice to incoming freshman would definitely be to not take on too
many activities when you first come into high school.  I was in color
guard for band, and it took so much time for practices, that I was
falling behind in school.  It took until the second semester to bring
ALL of my grades up!  Also, I suggest to be extra cautious with the
school rules, especially the dress code.  Even if there are a lot of
other girls wearing shorter skirts or shorts, or lower blouses than you,
still be careful.  Be on time to your classes!  That way, you won't have
to serve detention during lunch when you want to be with your friends,
and you won't get ISS (in school suspension).  Finally, be respectful to
your fellow classmates and teachers, listen well, and turn in all your
work when it's due. Make the most of high school!  It's the time to find
out who you really are, to make lasting friendships, and to just have
fun!  Good luck! :]  ~Shayna Kurland~

WOW!! Where to start???? The main thing is high school is not as hard as
it seems. As long as you stay focused during class and don't forget to
do your homework, your classes will be easy. Try to get into some clubs
or major sports, because you get to meet and make new friends. Whatever
you do, don't overdo your schedule by joining every single club there
is; one or two will be perfectly fine. You should become familiar with
the school campus. For example, knowing the easiest way to get to your
classes and knowing where the bathrooms are. After the first week or
two, everything gets a lot easier. All of the teachers are awesome as
long as you stay on their good side!!! Although we don't have a uniform,
there is still a dress code, so don't get busted for the little things.
You will get picked on by upper classmen for being the "fresh meat" or
"freshies" and there isn't much you can do about.. CORONADO ROCKS!!!
Sara Salas



 
 










 

Random Rants

This week has been very fun and crazy. Friday night was ridiculous. My best friend Stefi came over and spent the night. We made shirts, and got in a paint fight. Both of us thought that we looked hilarious with paint all over our face and body, so we took around fifty pictures. Then we had a great time talking gossip. This was a very simple day but was a blast!!!!

-Samantha Rago

 

My topic is....
Why loves exist and why some people can't have it?
I think when you are in love, you need to fight for what  you feel.  
Hitzy Terrazas

 

This coming Thursday is the one and only math TAKS test and I’m excited and nervous. Most people would think that I am weird because I’m excited over a test, but it just means were that we are one step closer to the end of the school year.  The only reason I’m nervous is because I took Algebra last year and that’s what I will be tested on. I just hope that it will all come back to me.  I think it should because my math teacher has been working us to the bone with TAKS questions. If only this could be my last TAKS test.
Ashley Payne

 

My topic is going to be about the book I am reading called Speak. It’s a very entertaining and fun story :) but it is also very depressing. A young girl named Melinda went to a high school party in the summer, going to 9th grade, was raped. After being done with and left on the floor, she cried and desperately looked for a phone or just for some help. She dialed 911 and told them what happened, but, of cours,e it being a high school party there was underage drinking and everyone just assumed she had called because she was stupid and drunk. After that night her life spiraled downward and out of control. She lost all her friends and was left all alone. And what happens next is for you to find out! Have fun reading :D

Vianni Paquian

 

I'm excited for school to end. I can't wait for summer to come already but at the same time I don't want school to end so fast. Summer for me this year is going to be the best. I'm going to have my quinceanera right when school lets out, which is June 5th. I'm so stoked. I get to wear a beautiful dress and dance all night and be with my friends and family. I've got my summer booked. Let’s see… I'm going to help with

Vacation

Bible

School

at my church, I'm going to youth summer camp and on a mission trip. It’s going to be one of the most life changing experiences ever, and, sadly, this is going to be one of the last summers I get to spend with my sister, since she is going to be a graduating senior this year. After many years of hard work and, it has all played off. It is going to be different not having her her,e but I guess I have to deal with it. My father is a truck driver, and, during the summer, we get to go on trips with him. He goes everywhere from

California

to

Iowa

to

Florida

to

New York

. he's been everywhere. My sister and I have gone lots of places with my dad. It’s always something I have cherished in my past summers.
Karla Estrada

 

My topic is about my favorite sports I would do in the future. I would like

to play basketball, football, and UFC (fighting sport). I would like

to play basketball for the

University

of

Texas

or play football there.

After college, I would like to train for boxing and mixed martial arts

and fight in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), because it is

a good sport for me.

Mario Martinez

Today I’m going to talk about how my off season and spring ball has been.
Off season has been really hard; the worst thing that I hated was the mat room that was hard. We had to do rolls, spins, and bear crawls. But that really helped me now on spring football.For spring ball I was left guard, but since the center, Brian, got injured, I had to step in and take his position. For defense, I am the defensive tackle I am second string for that.
Tomas Porras

 

I'm so excited! :]  This Thursday, my mom is performing at the Plaza Theatre!  She was chosen along with 24 others out of hundreds of people who auditioned for El Paso 's Got Talent!  The winner will get to travel to Houston to audition for America 's Got Talent.  I sure hope it's my mom!  She needs support, so come out! :]  It's free and open to the public.      Also, my birthday is next Wednesday!  I'll finally be fifteen, which is bittersweet, because I'm excited to be a year older, but I also want to stay young.  I love the month of May!  Many fun and exciting things have happened in May!  Yipee! :]

Shayna Kurland

 

Last week was the first practice for spring ball. The upperclassmen said all this bad stuff about spring ball. Like we are going to get killed. That whole day you can see the fear in all the freshman's eyes. At lunch I heard the best news in my life. We weren't going to practice with the upper class men that day. All we did is play against our fellow freshmen.

Dominic Juarez

Last week was not fun at all. All the math teachers are going crazy because of the stupid taks test. I swear if I see the word taks after the taks test, I’m going to scream. At this point in the year every kid is sick of school and to make things better we have to take test. All my friends are pretty much failing most of their classes because how tired they are. I’m also tired too. I can't wait till summer vacation. It’s going to be so nice not to have homework, teachers nagging you, and not waking up early in the morning anymore!! Awwww....summer. I want it here now!!!!

Kaitlan Devore 

 

This week was our choice topic, and I decided to choose TAKS testing.  I think the TAKS test is not needed for testing our academic skills.  It’s just taking a test, which proves almost NOTHING.  They say if you fail twice you will be retained.  I think people could have off days and/or test anxiety, which could therefore hold you back.  I am just saying TAKS is not an accurate way to test a kids academic skills.

Michael Norwich

This Monday and Friday we go in full pads for football.  We have only have 18 days to practice then we get ready for summer camp.  JV and varsity this year is going to be very good and will beat

Franklin

again like last year.  This year the whole varsity team is going to be all juniors and seniors.  Our JV team is going to be very good because a lot of our freshman team from last year is going to stay together.  

Jacob Garcia

 

This next month for me is gonna be the best month ever. First, I'm playing in JV district for the

Coronado

golf team. Second, I'm getting my braces off on May 18th . Third, it’s my birthday May 28. Fourth, it's the Braden Aboud Memorial Walk . All the stuff that is gonna happen will make my life so much better than it already is, yay!.

Ellis,David  
23

coronado

t-birds
(Pride the westside)

 

In my English class we started reading a new book, Romeo & Juliet. I know I’m going to like this book a lot, because I like romantic things and stuff like that. I don’t know why so many of my class mates don’t like this book. We don’t even have two weeks reading this book and they say it sucks. I mean specially the guys, like I don’t know is like if the book is only for girls or something like that. Which is not because the one who wrote this book or play it was a guy and people who acted in the

Rome

and Juliet play were all guys. I think guys need to grow up and just read the book.

Celeste Casas

 

This week will be a short week, thank God!  But the bad thing is I have my math taks test! I am so worried that I won't pass it! But I know I'll be ok, because I've passed all my taks test every year. Oh! But I did very good on my report card! I am very happy with my grades!
Jessica Puentes

 

I was sick for 3 weeks and I am still not 100%.  I can't wait till summer, I am going to a camp at ASU in phoenix then after that I am going to Wichita  Falls for the biggest  junior tournament in the region.  In my English class we are reading Romeo and Juliet, I really don't like it.  It is one of the most boring books I have ever read.  I have also been very tired lately and I don't know why.  I get tempted to fall asleep in English when we are reading that boring book.  Travis Akhtari

I can hardly believe this is the last six weeks of school. The year just ran away, and the summer is closer then ever. Freshman year I have to say has been amazing. I understand now why people say high school is the best time ever because it really is. I've learned so much and have changed too but its nothing bad. It’s all for the better and I Iove it. Next year I bet you will be even better and I can't wait!

Tori Kessinger
 

Well, this week is hopefully going to Be a Blast !!! Monday is a normal day, but Tuesday is gonna be awesome.  We only have to for Half a day and that's awesome !!! Well life has its ups and Downs. Unfortunately my life went down, but it’s going up now.  First my Girl friend broke up with me a while ago, and it’s been really weird.  The only reason life's been getting better is because I've the most incredible friends. They really love me, and I like that.  I can’t wait till tomorrow because then I wont have to wait for the Weekend !!

Gilbert Villagrana 

 

I think the Romeo and Juliet started out very dramatic. But I guess that it is the way it was back then. I have never even started this book or even thought about reading this book. Yeah I also forgot that it was a nasty book. Yeah this is going to be an interesting book, and the first interesting book I have ever read.                                   

Victoria Guerra

 

 

 

the good news... and the bad news

 

There are a couple of good things and a couple of bad things going on in my life right now.      Two bad things going on in my life are 1. I'm not able to see my aunt or uncle frequently, because they live far away.  My aunt lives in California , and my uncle lives in Washington , D.C. 2. My grandfather has Bell's Palsy, but he is doing better.     Two good things going on in my life are: 1. I'm not failing English anymore!!!! Yay! :D 2. I went to dinner and prom Saturday night with a whole group of friends and had a blast! We all went together on a party bus! It was really cool. :]     Life is working out pretty well for me right now.

Shayna Kurland

The two best things that are going on in my life right now are my family and swimming.  Even through this economic crisis my family has stuck together and we always show our strong everlasting love. The second best thing right now is my swimming.  I have a never ending passion for this sport and I just have to do it.  My family and swimming are the two best things going on in my life but even the best of us have bad things too.  For example the two worst things for me are my back problem and my brother being away from home at a Disney college program.  I have a medical problem called scoliosis and even though it is getting better I still have to wear a back brace at night.  My older brother is the best and I am so happy he is moving forward with his life but at the same time I miss him dearly.  Everyone has ups and down but you must always push through them.
Ashley Payne

 

Although the year is still young, many things come up, or go, new things, exciting things, terrible things. As for me, there are two things that help me get through life. My best friends, and I'm finally doing good in school. All my friends have a key to my heart, have a special place, and I'm grateful for all of them. Finally doing better in school releases stress; that’s one thing on my list of things to worry about. Life is great, but sometimes  not. My dad is leaving to

San Antonio

, and, once again, he's leaving of

El Paso

to a

new city

. It’s his fourth time leaving. Not only that, my mom might go to jail for not paying a ticket since 2001. Hopefully, she doesn't. I can’t imagine my life without her.

Natalie Serna

 

This week has been crazy, and a lot of great things have happened. Today I was freaking out for my grades. I am struggling in Spanish and Biology. This week I went to my club team practice for soccer. My coach was having us run and do drills. Unfortunately, I was just having trouble keeping up with the other girls, because I haven't been working out. So I was exhausted. I was very happy and just had to smile when I went to my soccer meeting and found out that we are playing a college team in two weeks!!!! Also this week I was informed that I am scheduled to get my braces off the 9th of April!!! I can't wait for this to happen because I have had them on for over 2 years

Samantha Rago

 

There are two things that are really good right going on in my life.
First that is that we have a roof over our heads and that we always have
food on the dinner table. So, I think that is really good for me right
now. The two bad things that are bad right now is that I'm not in shape
for basketball and also that I have to babysit a lot for my mom.
Victoria Guerra

Two great things happening in my life right now. Track is almost over
and I finally got my best friend Kayla to tell me everything just like I
do to her. The only reason why I am happy about track being over is
because my best guy-friend Luis is in track and when track ends he can
finally do something on the weekends just like old times. I’m so
excited! The other thing is about Kayla my best friend. I tell her
everything and just this past weekend I got her to trust me like I do
her. Everything is so great now. She tells me all of her problems! I
feel like the best person in the world.
My current life also has its down falls. Megumi is a girl who moved to

Los Angeles

, she’s my all time greatest friend. I miss her so much! She
is having trouble fitting in. I wish I could be with her. I could show
everyone in L.A how incredibly awesome she is. Another problem that I've
been accounting is that my friend Valerie is mad at me for cutting off
all of my hair. Which is dumb that’s why I’m not really concerned?
Prisilla Gonzalez

There has been may things that has happened this year.  Two of the best
things of this year is that I got a motorcycle license.  And I am going
to get a new motorcycle.!  But bad things have happened too.  One of
them is that I broke up with my girlfriend. And that that I failed 2
classes.  I think I have enough time to fix the bad grades. But we will
have to see.
Saul Herrera

   This week's blog is about two good and bad things that are happening
to us currently.
 
   Two good things that I think are happening in my life right now are
that well, mainly, I am alive and safe. I am living a good life next to
my family; my mom and my younger brother. We moved from [Nuevo Casas
Grandes,

Chihuahua

,

Mexico

] over to here (

El Paso

,

Texas

). We are very
lucky to be here and to be able to live well. I personally feel lucky
because I was able to start and adapt well in a

new city

, a new state,
and in a new country. I was born here in the

United States

and so with
the simple fact of being here, I have big, great opportunities. :)
 
   The only thing that's missing in my life right now is one person. One
member of my family that passed away 3 years ago; my dad. He was a great
father and a unique person. My mom, my brother and I miss him a lot, and
we always will, but we now have learned to accept it and to know that
life goes on. :)
Nereyda Villa

Well the first best things in my life would have to be my friends.well
my friend are always there for me. No matter what we are there for each
other. The second beat thing is my quince! Its coming up soon. I'm so
excited about it. But I'm nervous at the same time!

Stephanie Araiza

There are so many things in my life, that are happening for the good and
the bad. One great thing that has happened to me is that my relay  team
is improving and has become second in the city. On the other side of
things, the bad side, my mom has gotten cancer for the third time. The
good thing about that is my mom is one of the toughest people I know,
and she is doing really well. I know that my mom will pull through this
and be just fine. I recently learned that I can't do soccer anymore
because it will interfere with my track. If I were to both it wouldn't
leave me time for myself or for my school work, and to me this is not
good at all for my sport life. All in all, my life is doing really well
because everything thing seems to balance itself out.
Sara Salas

There were many good and bad things that have happened to me recently,
but I am only going to talk about four. A good thing is that I am
improving very much in my hobby of skateboarding to chance of getting sponsored locally. Another good thing is that I have
been doing excellent with my grades at school. I have been getting many
pains from skateboarding this past year. Also I am having troubles in
algebra because it is one of my weak points. So those are some good and
bad things that have been happening to me lately.
Jake Zimmerman

 

This week was good.  I am passing all my classes now.  The only one was math.  But in one day it went up to a "B".  Another good thing going on right now is that this is a short week for us.  We only come Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and half a day Thursday.  But the bad thing is a have two tests on Wednesday  for two classes.  Another bad thing is that i have until Thursday to get my best friend a present for his birthday! I really, really, really, have to hurry up!
Jessica Puentes

 

Two good things going on in my life are that I am bringing all my grades up.  I am trying to get my  a’s and b’s back on my report card.  Another good thing going good in my life is I am getting bigger and  stronger  for football.  Now let’s talk about two bad things going on in my life. One is that I have to take the Taks in a couple weeks.  Another one is that in school all the math teachers have just been talking about Taks and been making us do a lot of things for the test.   

Jacob Garcia

 

Two things that are good in my life are Football and my niece. Football because I just love to play and my niece because she is barely 5 months old and she is very cute. Two things that are bad in my life right now are the TAKS test and nothing else really. My life is going pretty good right now. I said the TAKS test because I really don't like taking them to much. Those are the good and bad things in my life right now.

Dominic Juarez

 

Tori Kessinger

3 period

 

Something great that’s happened recently was I was announced captain for the school’s dance team. I'm extremely nervous for the fact that I'm only going to be a sophomore, but I'm sure I can make it work. It’s a lot of pressure, but I'm excited to see what I can make happen for the team. Something also great is that I am no longer failing any classes. I brought up my grade from a 69 to a 77 in one week, and I am super happy. Something not so great was that I found out my boyfriend was cheating on me. It made me cry a lot and practically broke my heart. But I'm happy to say I'm doing much better now. One more thing not so great is that my best friend and I haven't been getting along that well recently. We are constantly fighting, and he's been getting on my nerves. I'm really hoping we don't get into a big fight, because I hate fighting with him.

Tori Kessinger

 

Well a couple good things are one T*** is over for English. I am so excited. And another good thing is I am doing very well this six weeks. But with all these good things going on there have do be some bad. A bad thing is that math T*** is coming up, and l am so nervous. I can never do well on it. I pass, but I only have to miss like 1 more to fail. Another bad thing is the economy is very bad, and l don’t know what is going to happen in the future.

Brian Keats

So far this year has taken me through many up's and down's. There’s been a test of my faith, and there have been points in my life this year that I felt like I wasn't even allowed to feel the least bit of happiness. I felt like it was all coming at me so fast, and there was nothing I could to stop help it. Like one day, one very special day, my 15 birthday. When a girl turns 15, it’s the age where a girl is officially turning into a woman. You’re  normally supposed to have this big celebration with your family and friends  by your side, and on this special day my father wasn't there. He was working. It was the worst day ever. My best friend, my advice giver, wasn't there. My first day doing track hurt my leg. I ended up getting axels tendonitis. My foot ended up swelling 3 times as big. I had to use a boot and cane around school and a walker at home. I'm not allowed to have anything to do with running for the rest of my high school life. I don't want to go through my crummy life. So, for me, when I feel like this, I just re-read my favorite verse and pray and be grateful that I have a family that loves me and friends that will always be there.
Karla Estrada

 

Two things I liked about the year are most definitely off-campus lunch and the great experiences involved with moving into high school. But on the flip side I don’t like the hardness of Pre-AP Geometry, which is absolutely impossible to me, and the strictness of some teachers. 

Michael Norwich

 

I  joined FFA and I'm still in Boy Scouts.I like being part of the groups. I make a lot of friends. I learn a lot and I have fun.

 

Two Bad things. I’m not passing math or Spanish or English.......It's too hard!  I think if I could live through tutoring, I could get through my classes.  I get bored and lose me concentration.  I read kind of slow and get behind.  I want to be famous, so I guess I better get to work. The other bad thing.  Summer is too far away.

 Ehren Wiener

 

The 2 best things in my life right now are golf and school.  I am playing some of the best golf of my life, and I have A's and B's in my classes.  One of the bad things going on in my life is that I am sicker than a dog, and my mom won’t let me miss school because I am missing Wednesday and Thursday for district.  That’s another bad thing is that we have district this week and it is supposed to be windy both days.  Oh well so I'll just play well. Travis Akhtari

The first good thing that has happened to me is that I keep on meeting more people that are actually good friends-- not like last year. And the second good thing that has happened was my trip with my friends. One bad thing that has happened is that am getting really bad grades. That’s probably the only bad thing.

Michelle Daher

 

My life is going in two directions. The positive and the negative. A good thing that is happening in my life is that I'm going to a workshop of cheer. I'm really happy cause for me this is easy and fun. Another good thing is that my dad is finally back home from Ohio after going there for two months. There's good things happening in my life, but again there's also bad. One of the bad is that one of my best friends is really sad because she is passing through very difficult time. Another bad thing is that my mom has been really sick and not been able to do anything, and she has been fighting a lot with my dad.                                                                      Priscilla Pallares

It is hard to think of two bad things going on in my life, due to being in

El Paso

, which is the best place I've ever lived in. It is so great here. Everyone is kind and courteous, the food is decent, and my sinuses are so much clearer. I get a beautiful view of the mountains, and I can see the Orion constellation clearly.. That's even with the massive light pollution that we get in

El Paso

. So two bad things going on in my life are that I will probably never see a blizzard again, and It is as hot as well Orion's belt (the stars.) If you don't already own a telescope, buy one. Don't even think about it, just buy one. It opens your eyes to a whole new world, no pun intended. You'll see so many amazing things that you'll just go, "Wow." just remember, It's an infinite universe of infinite possibility

Matthew Karashik

 

I am getting good grades in school, and I'm very happy about that. I'm glad that I'm a teenager already!! I don't have too many rules anymore, and I get to go out with friends more also. Now one not so great thing is that the math taks test is coming up, and I'm very nervous about it. My life is pretty nice right now. 

Gaby Guzman 

 

The two good things going on in my life are band and school. In band I just love playing in the school jazz band, and just jamming out! It’s a blast for me, and doing what I love makes me happy.  I would never give it up for anything. The second good in my life is school, because I have never done so well in high school till this six weeks. The two bad things in my life in my life are my girlfriend and my dog. Things aren’t going well with my girlfriend, and my dog has recently died.

Damian Ortiz

 

 

Lioness of Judah

Sara Hauptman's visit to our high school was really terrific.  As a Jewish girl, I obviously know a lot about the Holocaust and actually know Sara.  I'm really glad she came to speak to the students at CHS because I'm sure there were people who didn't know about the Holocaust before reading her book.  Now they have listened to an actual survivors' account of what really happened.  It's amazing to have actual Holocaust survivors in our own community.

 

I think Sara's a unique person because she's willing to share the horrific things that happened to her.  She believes that the more people who know about the atrocities that occurred, the more tolerant they will become and hopefully, will do everything they can to make sure a Holocaust never happens again.  I'm proud to know Mrs. Hauptman and happy that you are requiring your classes to read her book.

 

~Shayna Kurland~

 

This week we meet Sara Hauptman the woman I've been reading about in my English class. It was so cool meeting her. She was so small and I finally got the answers to so many questions. She finally saw Nathan again and her two kids survived the holocaust. She even showed us her tattoo from the concentration camp. She even said her son is okay and is 70 years old. She also said that she always stood strong during the war and if she died she was going to give them hell before that happened. It was so cool I wish I knew where she lived because I still have some questions to ask her.

 

When I saw Sarah for the first time in person, it was the best experience I ever had. It felt like meeting a real super hero. Sometimes you think how can such person was able to survive in such terror. I liked it how she explained us from the things she went through, the horrible things it happen to her, and how Nazis treated Jews. She explained that she needed to disguise her identity so no Nazi would recognized her. She were a wig mostly color brown and a dress. She says that her son and Nathan are the only ones she knows their alive. She also explained how the made Jews go into a train where they carry cattle. She says they treated them worst than animals, they looked Jews as [unhuman]. But now she lives in a good place here in

El Paso

  and she also still has her tatto number on her arm to show to those people that the Holocaust did exist. I will always remember her as a hero and a women of valor.

Steven Glovier 

Meeting Sara was just wow! She was so tiny. And to hear her stories, it was amazing! You would never thing such a small, old lady had so much spunk. She was fisty and didn't care what others thought. She truly had the definition of courage and self confidence to a tee. She joked about some stories and was more serious over heart touching memories. She's truly an inspiration to never give up. All the things she went through makes anything in our lives irrelevant. Meeting her was something to never forget.

Tori Kessinger

 

This week was extremely unique and exciting. We actually were able to meet a holocaust survivor!!! The lady was Sara Hauptmann. When I saw here I was a little puzzled. Of all the stories I read, I had a different self image of her. In the story she wrote she said she was small but, when I walking into the room her feet weren't even able to touch the ground. It was very cool because she was so blunt and told us everything. She wouldn't hold back on the story even if it was very gory.

-Samantha Rago

 

I think Sara gave a meaningful performance, and just the fact that she was able to answer all of our questions and no question was to harsh for her maybe it even better. To me she is one of the strongest people I've ever met. She stood up for what she believed in and didn't take word from no one but herself. She was proud of being Jewish even if it meant hurting her in the long run. She thought if saving her family before even she thought of saving herself.
She was brave enough to stand strong and she managed to never blow her cover while working with the resistance. She was a mother a hero a friend. She was the heart
and soul of the camp she went. Survivor was her goal  to stay alive for her kids and she completed her goal. In all her years in jail plus the years in she in camps she never lost even when other told her otherwise she never lost hope and strove for the best and trusted in the lord all the way through. 
Karla Estrada 
 

Sara was what I expected and more. I kind of expected a rude little old lady talking about her past. What we all got was unsuspectingly inspiring and funny at times. She kept us laughing throughout her stay. What she went through was life changing. Her telling us what she went through must have been hard at times. A really funny thing I just couldn't get over was how her feet were just hanging off the chair, not even touching the floor. I'm glad I was able to be in front of such a brave and strong women like her.

Brandon Castaneda

 

Wow, Sara is a great role model.  She is an amazing person and a survivor of the Holocaust.   Not only that, but she wasn’t afraid of what would come of her.  She was going to give the Nazis a hard time even if it cost her life!   Sara is the most miraculous person I have met.  Sara was always meant to survive so she could tell others her story.  Reading her book has been a great pleasure and I will probably read it many times.
Ashley Payne

 

Sara was really cool. I thought she was going to be some old lady that was strict, and mean. But when she made us laugh, she was really out going. She was really small, when she was sitting on the chair, her feet still didn't touch the floor. I think she is really tough. For some four foot nine lady being a lion tamer and also working under cover and no one found out about it, that right there is really brave. Te tattoo she had surprised me the most. When she told us that it used to be bigger and now it is really small. I though she was cool.

Victoria Guerra

 

This past week we meet Sara from the Lioness of Judah. She came to our school and told us about her life at a concentration camp. She told us some funny stories and some sad ones. She was so small when I saw her sitting down on that chair her feet didn’t even touch the ground. I will never forget meeting her.

Analy

Holguin

 

Last week we got to meet Sarah, a Holocaust survivor. I pictured her differently. I thought she wouldn't be so open and let us ask her anything we wanted. It was really cool to hear some of her stories and not just read about them. I thought that when she would tell us about her family and the camps, she would be sad and depressed but she wasn't. She was very open and even made a few jokes.  
 
Pamela Barrera 

 

I was surprised at how open she was about everything. I also expected her to look a lot older like I know she is pretty old but she looked like 65. Maybe that’s just me. She is so cute. I loved her shoes! I’m so glad I switched from pre-ap. I felt like I wasn’t learning anything, but now I am learning a lot plus it’s really interesting. I’m having fun learning about the Holocaust!

Presilla Gonzalez

 

I think Sara has a lot of courage. She will do anything to survive or protect others. She has stood up to a man on the bus who was
trying to rat her out to the Nazis. Sara even danced the jitterbug in front of the Nazis. This shows that Sara is amazing, and helps other people, and wants to survive to see her kids again.
Brian Keats

 

I think seeing Sara was a great experience.  She was extremely short, a lot shorter than I thought she was going to be.  I would have loved to hear more of her story and her amazing life.  It was funny when Nick asked if there were African Americans at the death camp.  She was very tough for a 90 year old, and I think she scared Mrs. Peterson a few times.  Overall it was something that I will never forget. 
Travis Akhtari

 

In class we are reading a great book called The Lioness of

Judah

. It’s an intense, great, sad, heroic novel. Luckily, we students got to meet the person who experienced everything in the book. Her name is Sara Hauptman. As little as she might be, she is fierce and brave, beautiful and intelligent. She is a true hero, and living through the time of World War 2 where Jewish people were persecuted, and killed, she is known as a survivor. Living to survive and tell her story about the work camps, the Nazis, the Kapos, Doctor Mengele, and so much more. She's incredible, and to sit there and listen to her stories was even greater. I could honestly say "I've met a Nazi survivor, and yes she is short like me, too."
Natalie Serna

 

Sara acted and talked like she did in the book.  When we asked the questions about the book, she answered them with no hesitation.  She told us everything about what she did in the Holocaust and things that were never written in the book.  She did things so bad to get kicked out of the worst death camp and she told us everything.   

Joseph Daniel

 

  I think Sara was a really great person, because she helped out lots of people. I wanna be as brave as her when I'm older so I’m not afraid of doing crazy stuff. I think that she had some really though times in her life when she was locked up, but somehow she still managed to live and survive to see her two children. I hope I can have as much courage as she did.

Tomas Porras

 

Last Tuesday someone really unique came to our school. Her name is Sara Hauptman. She is 4 feet nothing and very spunky. She was very funny, even though she is 90. She made everybody laugh. The thing that amazed me the most were her stories about Auschwitz and working with the resistance.

Dominic Juarez

 

Sara is one of the strongest persons that I know. I really admire every little (or should I say big thing) she did. When I started reading about her, really I couldn’t believe it. Man she’s a strong woman. I mean if that would of happen to me, I don’t think that I would have been able to handle it, knowing that most of my family was dead and the Nazis were treating me like if I was nothing. No, I couldn’t have handled that.
Celeste Casas

 

   To me Sara is my number one idol of all time. It was not just because she survived the holocaust, but it was because she fought back to the Nazis. She put her life in danger day after day to protect her fellow Jews. Also she was very courageous and would not go down with out a fight. So, to me that is why Sara is my idol.

Jake Zimmerman

 

When Sara came to talk to us, I was so excited. I was excited, because, if you think about it, you’re actually talking to somoene that went through the most horrible thing that any human being went through! When I saw Sara I looked at her and said, "That little thing did all of that to save her life? I have never met such a person with such a HIGH SELF-ESTEEM that has been through so much." The part that really got to me is when she showed her tattoo, because that is not just a tattoo, it is a mark for life that will just haunt you for the rest of your life. She is that person that people should be calling  a hero.

Jamelah Baem

 

When we were in the presentation, it was cool because she told us how she really felt when she was there. When I saw her she was very tiny and she was a very nice lady. I thought she was very brave. When she was telling everybody her story, she didn't cry at all. It was very hard to understand her because of her accent. She even showed us her number that they tattooed on her. It was surprising to know that she still remembered most of what she went through because she is 90 years old.

Gloria Quinonez

 

Sara Hauptman came to

Coronado

High School

last Tuesday, and she told a surprising story. Sara Hauptman has first-hand views of Nazi hatred and graphic stories about this horrible time. For three years Sara was at a death camp called

Auschwitz

and has vivid memories of it. 

Michael Norwich

 

Well our blog is about  a very courageous woman named Sara Hauptman! She was in the Holocaust, and she wrote a book about all the obstacles she went through and what she saw and did. Her book is called, The Lioness of Judah. It's a very popular book, and my teacher is making every student in her class read it! Thank God it's not one of those boring history books! It's like a drama/action book that your eyes get glued to after reading one paragraph!

Lexi Wilsey

 

 

                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looking back

What I think about my first year in high school as a freshman is that
things are going pretty well. Although I have been in 3 different
schools this year, I have enjoyed it.
  The first high school that I attended since august 2008, is the
Academia Juarez in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua where I studied all of my
middle school years. In October 2008, my family and I moved here to El
Paso. The first high school that I attended here was the Lydia Patterson
Institute. I was there until the semester ended, and then I transferred
here to Coronado High School.
  At this school, I feel that people are friendlier and more outgoing
than in Lydia Patterson. The great majority of students there were from
Cd. Juarez, so I couldn't hang out with them much because I wouldn't go
to Juarez Here at Coronado, everyone's from El Paso, so it's easier to
make friends. :)   I also think that the methods that the teachers here
use are way easier and more effective than in my previous one. Also,
teachers are friendlier here. In other words, I like this school better
than Lydia Patterson.
  Things are pretty easy in this school, and it’s easy to get into
trouble, too. I'm going to finish my semester at this school and
hopefully next year. :)
Nereyda Villa

I have learned a lot this freshmen year. I can see now that you can’t
compare high school  to middle school. In high school it is a total
different thing. There’s more studying, more homework and projects. I
like high school, because you get to eat anywhere you want at lunch
time. And also you get to hang out with friends. I have learned how to
make a good project; I have learned how to solve more kinds of problems,
and I have learned new stuff.  You also get more electives to choose,
such as guitar, tennis, etc. I will enjoy all of my high school years
and be able to graduate with what I’ve learned.
Steven Glovier

Wow, this year is going by fast.  W’ere already past the first six
weeks, and we only have two more six weeks left.  I remember starting
the year like it was yesterday -- trying to find my way through the huge
school and meeting new people.   Looking back on what seemed to be not
that long ago and looking where I am now is crazy. 
Nick Barrentine
My freshman year of high school so far has been quite an adventure. I've
been through lot of ups and downs. And rude teachers and snobby kids who
can't get over themselves, but I'm not going to get let life get me
down. I'm going to strive to do my best in everything that I do and
believe in. I'm going to pass with flying colors and keep my head high.
I'm gonna stay strong and wish for the best. This has been an experience
I can learn from and I will treasure always.
Karla Estrada
This year for me has been really tough. This year has been so hard for
me. I have been having problems with my grades and certain people. I
just snap back into reality and start doing my work. I need to work a
lot harder and do a lot better in school. I've slacked off, and that's
not good. That's why my school year has been really lame...
Alex Cruz

My Year So Far

My year has been okay I guess. Not really the way I planned high school
to go.
Between band and school work.  It gets kinda crazy at times. But well so
far I have survived it. There have been some emotional times over  work.
But there is nothing that I can’t handle. With the support of my family,
friends, and teachers, I have only gotten to become more sure of my
work. The year is almost over, and there are still things that need to
get done. My job is still not over.
Altiha Reay

Freshmen: Everyone makes it sound as if we were just little losers.
Hey, we’re not!  All the sophomores, juniors, and seniors were once
freshmen, so...  Actually, I think you mature a lot just my moving to a
high school. We are two-thirds done with our school year, and I think
I've matured over this period of time.
Jessica Puentes

I thought my freshman year was going to be easy.  It was nothing like
middle school --more homework new rFootball never ends. It goes on through school, and, during the summer,
we have a football camp.  I see every teacher for 47 min and school goes
by fast, because I was used to the block schedule.  Now I am already
getting ready to take the TAKS test for English next week.    
Jacob Garcia

MY freshman year has been alright so far but there is more school work
than in middle school. The are many of more freedom and choices for
everything including what you wear where you you eat and electives.I
always thought the different groups of people such as jocks, nerds and
all the other groups was exagerated in the movies but it's not. At
school there really are seperated groups of people that same people
alwys hang out with. I am really enjoying high school and I like all my
teachers a lot but I had to drop my Pre-Ap English class but I like my
new class a lot because Mrs.Peterson is very cool and funny and so is
the other teacher Mrs.Hernandez.
Matthew Vasquez

My freshman year has been amazing. I remember when I was at the end of
my eighth grade year, thinking about how Coronado would be. I found out
soon that it is a lot better here than back at my old middle school. All
of my classes have been amazing and surprisingly easier than what I
thought. With every class that I went into, on the first day of school,
I met many warm faces and made many friends. But the bad thing was, at
the same time I s also losing some of my best friends from my middle
school. All of my sports have gone extremely well. I've made Varsity in
cross country and in track, and I'm only a freshman! I can only hope
that from here, every year I'm in high school it will only get better
than this!
Sara Salas

So far this year at Coronado has been real awesome, and I have made a
lot of new friends.  This is the best year that I have had from all the
years I've been in school. Everybody used to say that your first year in
high school is the best year in all of high school. But it's also the
hardest because all you want to do is go out with your friends and you
do not focus on school. The first semester I did really bad in all my
classes, and as the year semester passed I started getting better and
better. And right now I’m trying to focus more on school. This year has
been really fun and exciting, I've learned a lot of things and I've been
through a lot. I'm also really glad that I got to go to Coronado because
that was the high school I wanted to go to. I'm really looking forward
to staying in Coronado all four years as a sophomore, junior, and
senior.
 
 Luis Hernandez

I can't believe I am almost a sophomore.  But anyway this year has been
good and fun.  high school does have its downs also.  There are harder
classes, harder tests and a LARGE campus.  I believe the good this year
overpowers the bad, and life here at Coronado is great. 
Michael Norwich

High school is definitely not what I thought it was going to be.  I say
that in the best way possible.  All these years, I thought high school
was exactly like the way it's been portrayed in movies!  It's not like
that at all!  There is not just one "popular group" in the entire
school; there are many groups of people who stick with the friends that
they like to hang with.  Also, it isn't all about being competitive
about what other people are wearing or having to be the "Best Dressed".
High School is interesting. 
    The beginning of my Freshman year started off to be a little rocky,
but as this year progressed, I started to become used to high school.
Coming from a private school, my friends and I always wanted to go out
for lunch for the first couple of months, and feel like actual high
schoolers.  But, as the weather became colder, I wanted to stay on
campus and eat with my new friends.
    I have made many great friends since the beginning of the year, and
I am looking forward to meeting many more in the future!  :)
    I like all of my teachers and classes, and the people who are my
classmates.  It's fun to be around fun teachschool has definitely opened my eyes to many different opportunities, in
which I will do nothing but pursue.  I want to be very successful over
the next three years and three months, and my life!
    I am going to make the best of my high school years, and will savor
each and every moment, because these high school years are going to be
the best four years of my life!  My extraordinary high school experience
has just begun!
 
~Shayna Kurland~

I can’t believe time is passing so fast. High school has been so great.
This first year is going fast. I have been learning so much, and I have
many new friends. I feel that this freshman year has been one of my
favorite years. I have change in many ways but they all positive. This
freshman year has made me more responsible and mature.
Priscilla Pallares

My freshman year so far has been a time of learning to turn stuff in the
correct way and on time .  The classes I am taking are easy. It's just
that sometimes I struggle with understanding how to do the work, because
I sometimes daze off
David Ellis

This year has been a weird year for me. It started in June with football
off season. I did really well in football. I was a starter, and I made a
couple touchdowns. Then came basketball; it was really hard, because we
had practice at 6 in the morning. Basketball didn't go as well as I
wanted it to, but I’ts alright. Oh and I had a stalker. She was a senior
and for some reason she was crazy for me. It was pretty weird. Right
before Christmas break I failed my first class. It felt bad, and my mom
was mad at me for awhile.
Dominic Juarez

Freshmen year has really been awesome so far.  My teachers are all
pretty cool so that makes it really easy.  I thought high school was
going to be hard and boring well it is hard, but it makes me actually
like school a lot more.  So far it has been one of the best times of my
life and I still have 3 and a half years left.  I can't wait.  I hope it
only gets better.
Travis Akhtari

Well my freshman year has changed  me a lot! Not for the bad, but for
the good! I have new friends and I go to parties (but I don't drink),
I'm smarter and I've definitely matured!
Lexi Wilsey

I like the fact that I'm not treated like a child anymore and I'm
treated like an adult. The work is harder and you always have to turn in
your work on time. No late work!! I guess that is good for us so we
don't always think well I can turn that in late. Another thing I like
about being in high school is that we can go out for lunch!! We don't
have to eat nasty cafeteria food.
Gaby Guzman

  So far high school has been one of the greatest years of my life.
Everything about it is awesome like cooler teachers such as Mrs.
Peterson. Also it is also cool because we get to go out to eat so we do
have to eat nasty school lunch. Another thing that I like, their is a
lot more new people that you get to meet. Also in High school so far
I've been getting really good grades, such as A's and B's. And that is
why high school has been ones of the greatest years for me.
Jake Zimmerman

So my first year at Coronado High School was awesome.  I went to sick
parties, met lots of new girls, and have passed my best time of my life.
 I thought that it was going to be boring, but I was wrong.  I got to
meet a lot of people. I also taught that I was going to get bullied by
seniors, but they are my friends.  I did not imagine High School like
this.
Saul Herrera

Okay this whole year was pretty cool but nerve racking. Worrying if you
get a ride to lunch or worrying if you get to class in time. It’s just
really, really stressful. But everything is so new like going out to
lunch, feeling like an adult. And going to cool parties. I just wish
that it would be over. I’m so sick of school I want summer so bad its so
annoying having to do homework over and over again. And teachers nagging
you on doing better and doing those reall,y really big projects. It’s
just Ugh...annoying. But I really like my teachers they are really cool.

Kaitlan Devore

I have a lot of memories on my freshman year iwhen I was going to my second period class and I was going to be late so
I started running. I had to jump the stairs like two by two so I did but
on the last two I really don’t remember what happen, I just remember
falling but as soon as I could I got up. Anyways even though I tried to
not be late. I was late anyways and she did gave me a tardy card. So
don’t be late to your classes, take your time and don’t try jumping
the stairs by twos or threes, because you will fall.
Celeste Casas

I think being a Freshman so Far has been Pretty cool.  I'm having lots
of fun because of Band and I am accepted because I guess I'm funny, I'm
nice to people , and When it comes to Working Hard....I don't do to well
.  I just honestly that Even though my initiation into Band was really
fun I'm going to have lots of fun doing it to Other Freshman that are in
my position right now.  The year is almost over and I must admit it
hasn't been bad.  I'm going to miss all the Things we get to miss while
I was a Freshman .  One thing especially that I'm going to miss is not
having to take The tests like The P.S.A.T , S.A.T, or the A.C.T.  I
think that School is OK but it could be better Lets just hope that My
sophomore year is fun too.
Gilbert Villagrana

My freshman year has been different. My freshman year is not quite
finished yet, we have the nerve wrecking TAKS coming up in a few weeks.
I've done the usual for Coronado, like sports. The sports I have done
are, football and basketball (proud to be an athlete for Coronado High).
Grades have been pretty good, just the Algebra class that's really
hurting me. I'm taking the basic freshman classes. 
Brandon Castaneda

As my freshman year is coming closer and closer to an end, I will always
remember my first week of school. I have made many new friends and have
become to know those on the swim team very well.  As the year progresses
the swim team has taken a special place in my heart, almost like a
family.  I will never forget the seniors that I have met, and they will
remain with me forever.  The seniors are always giving me and the others
a great laugh.  This year was not only fun but hard. My studying habits
had to change after a few of my hard exams, but now I think I’ve got it
down.  This year has been great and I would definitely relive it if I
could.
Ashley Payne

This year high school has been fun, but not even as much fun as eighth
grade. High school at CHS is very difficult, and is very hard to receive
straight A's. I think that the two most difficult subjects for me this
year is Pre-AP Geometry and Spanish II. Luckily, though, I work
extremely hard for the classes and receive B's in these classes.
Unfortunately for me, Homecoming was not as great as I would have
imagined. CHS is very extravagant, and has so many people that you can
be friends with.
-Samantha Rago

Finally, it’s almost the end of the school year. Just a few more months,
and it’s then summer vacation! So far, it wasn't what I expected.
Failing a class, break ups, liking a new guy, getting news that I might
move to San Antonio. I suppose that this year has been interesting,
meeting new friends, and teachers, knowing that everything has a
consequence behind it, and to never judge a book by its cover. This must
have been my favorite year out of all my school years. I've learned many
new things, and my mind is open, I think I've matured but still stayed a
kid. I have made many mistakes and now I know not to repeat them. This
school year so far has been great, new goals set, new memories stored,
and the future still awaits me.
Natalie Serna
 

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