Stop with the Work, lets TALK about some fun

"Stop with the work, lets TALK about some fun"

On Monday January,11, 2010, OLT girls, staff, and family members all watched our home team, the Chicago Bulls, clobber the Detroit Pistons with a final score of 120 to 87. Everyone appeared to have a great time. When we asked some students about their experience at the game, they were eager to give their own testimonials. Mariela Valentin said "It was my first game with the school and I really enjoyed it". We cheered with the rest of the crowd many were clapping and having a great time. Shanyce Harell said "My mother and my boyfriend had a very fun time they enjoyed themselves at the game and believed ". During the half time Ciera Williams and a crowd of other girls had to cheer lead . She seemed excited having so many of the Tepeyac crowd there cheering her on. We hope to return to another Bulls game for another great time!

Jasmine Herrera

Tepeyac High School girls were very generous last week and this week. Thursday January 21st the National Honor Society held a nacho cheese sale. "We had nacho cheese with ground beef or just nachos with cheese, chips with cheese, and pop," says Jackie H. The money raised was between $200 and$250. "This was being raised for the Barajas family," stated Jackie H. Mireya explains that this was the first time this year that "Our Lady of Tepeyac High School helped an alumnae in need. . This graduate student received a liver transplant from her brother. Her brother had been shot and killed to death in hisPilsen neighborhood. So this money that is raised was to help that family out. Another big event that many of us have heard about was the earthquake in Haiti. On Friday, January 22nd the "student council' had a dress down day. If you wanted to dress down you had to pay two dollars. Also, the detention money that was collected for Friday's detention was put towards the Haiti money. The High School "Approximately $500 was raised to support theeffort in Haiti." On Tuesday January 26th student council will be hosting a bake sale. This bake sale money will also go to Haiti. "I hope we make a good profit because Haiti really needs our help" says Valeria S. The National Honor Society and student council.

Jasmine Herrera

YO! Ziggy!

Yo! Ziggy!
So, there's this guy and he just started liking me. The thing is that I didn't start liking him until I saw him with another girl and vice versa. Now he's coming out of nowhere talking to me, how should I play out this situation?
-SpongeLoverr.

SpongeLoverr,
What this sounds like, is (no offense at all) this might be some kind of jealousy or just the fact that you both want something that you can't have. I went through the exact same situation and I got over him with that "out of sight, out of mind" method. Another thing I did was kiss him, yes I kissed him. After I did that, I realized that all of the feelings I had for him were gone. I'm not saying you have to do that but try to do something to get him out of your system (nothing crazy of course). Just act like you don't care and eventually you won't. If you don't want to do that then I suggest you guys talk to each other and figure out what you want and why you guys like each other.

YO! Ziggy!

Yo, Ziggy!
I have a boyfriend and we've been together for 7 months, everything has been going great until I realized that I like someone else. I am so confused because I like the other guy but I have strong feelings for my boyfriend, what do I do?
-troubled paradise

Ok troubled paradise,
What it looks like to me is that this other guy just came out of nowhere. You don't want to leave your guy if you have a good thing going. I think you could separate thr pros and the cons about the other guy and do the same with your boyfriend just in case you're still unsure about things.

What do you wish you could still have now, that you had in the 90s?

Music

Clothes

Jobs

The way I saw the world when Iwas litte

earrings

S AND J'S WEEKLY REVIEW

Class of Ten

Pack Up Seniors
By: Erica Reyes

It is common knowledge here at OLT that each grade gets to go on a retreat! The senior class goes on the "top secret" Kairos retreat, which is coming up very soon! The seniors will be departing on Valentine's Day, February 14, returning February 16, 2010. A few lucky juniors get the privilege to tag along every year, in order for them to be Kairos leaders next year. What happens at Kairos is a mystery, but what we do know is that it is known for being one of the final opportunities seniors have to bond with their classmates of four years. It is a very exciting time for our seniors and we wish them lots of luck and fun on their retreat!

The Wonderful World of OLT Clubs

Tepeyac Goes Green
By:Stefania Jimenez

Hey Tepeyac students! If you are looking for a way to get more involved with OLT while having fun, join one, or even all, of the school clubs! Tepeyac Clubs are offered by teachers, but contrary to classes, clubs are for enjoyment and socializing with people of different grades whom you might not get to talk to otherwise. An example of a fun and social club, is the Environmental Club that is offered by Sister Grace. This club is not only a chance to socialize and come out of your comfort zone, but it is a chance to make a real impact on an issue of such great social and political importance.

When interview, Sister Grace exclaimed, "At the end of this month as a club we are going to see the movie Avatar!" Avatar is a movie about the environment and how everything in the world is connected. Sister Grace greatly encourages students to participate in the Environmental Club, which is in charge of recycling at school, as well as encouraging recycling in their homes. The Environmental Club meets on Wednesdays after school, so if you have been thinking about joining a club, stop contemplating, and get up and go see what it is all about!

The school also has a variety of different clubs including but not limited to: Drama Club with Ms. S., Digital Media with Mr. Mac, Student Council with Ms. Cesario, Homework Club with Ms. Noonan, Art Club with Mrs. Mary, Choir with Ms. Jamieson, and Chicago City Club with Ms. Stephens, all of which will be profiled in articles to come. Until then, you should go to a meeting of the club that interests you because you are sure to find a club that is perfect for you!

Deca Graders

The Sophomore Sleepover
by: Rocio Cardenas

The Sophomore Sleepover is one of the sophomores most memorable memories yet because it is a massive sleepover which takes place inside the school! This exciting event takes place on March 19th, 2010 so mark your calendars sophomores. The teachers and principal are usually all in attendance, while some teachers just stay for awhile, have fun, and head home at night. Other teachers stay up all night with the sophomores and have what seems to be never-ending fun.
The sophomores usually bring a blanket, a pillow, some pj's and slippers, toothpaste and a toothbrush. They also bring along all sorts of games and things to help them stay up the entire night.
The sophomores makes sure to arrive on time for dinner, which is a feast of pizza! After stuffing themselves with that oh-so delicious pizza pie, the real fun begins. The sophomores begin to play loud music and play all sorts of games. A common game is Twister. Late at night, the sophomores and some teachers play hide-and-seek. The fun part is that you can hide anywhere on the first floor and second floor. Another exciting game that is played is Tag.
Last year when I was a sophomore, I played Tag with most of the sophomores and Mrs. Thompson. It was very exciting. On the first floor, my friend and I opened some of the unused lockers. We went running from opposite sides smashing the lockers and had a blast.
We were able to use the intercom and make the silliest sounds and say what we wanted. While some sophomores played and ran around the building, other sophomores were lying down in a classroom all cuddled up watching a movie and eating junk food. We all took pictures and had a great night. Once morning came, everyone got their belongings ready to head home. It was fun to see how silly everyone looked after a night of no sleep! The night was amazing and very well worth it!

Juniors' Journey!

On Monday January 18, 2010, the Junior class went to watch The Lovely Bones, and I can say that the movie was great! The movie was full of suspense and we enjoyed laughing and jumping in our seats! Our teacher, Ms. Gebel cried, which we thought was cute. In my opinion, the movie was well organized and was well put together, although some parts of the book were left out of the movie. I asked Mireya Olvera what she thought about the movie and she said " The movie was good but not as good as the book!" I am sure that many people can agree with that because many books are better than the movies. Overall, we had a great time watching the movie together and I can say that the movie was well worth our money and time!

Pollo's Poetry Corner

PHENOMENAL WOMAN
by Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing of my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them,
They say they still can't see.
I say
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
The palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

"WHAT'S THE TEA TAY?!"

Ever wish you could be featured in a newspaper article? Well your opportunity has finally arrived with my column entitled, "What's the Tea Tay?!" But in order for it to work, I need your help! There are fliers I've posted around the school describing what my article is all about. All you have to do is find these fliers which are scattered around the first and second floor and follow the directions. Your ideas will then become my ideas! After filling out the flier or coming to me personally with your ideas, I will randomly pick a topic and your name and topic will be featured in the newspaper. So participate in this fun and enjoyable article because who wouldn't love to see their ideas in print?!