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―Kofi Annan
―Kofi Annan
Inspire to Admire by: Reylena Tsosie 21' My column is called, “Inspire to admire” I chose this column so I can inspire readers to excel in school. This week’s Inspire To Admire is Jocelyn Sung. She was a student at Gallup high school. She was part of the Ambush staff and class of 2018. Jocelyn is a sixteen year old female. She moved to Gallup during the second quarter. Jocelyn changed many lives by describing giving up; she wrote “Gravity” for the Literature and Art magazine. I decided to interview her on how she graduated at the age of sixteen. The first question I asked was for her to describe herself. She answered by saying she was very quiet, but once she gets comfortable she can get very chatty. She described this year as a “unique ride.” She lived in California her entire life until she moved twice in the span of five months. Due to her graduation, I asked what her G.P.A was and if she was valedictorian. She began explaining that her G.P.A is a 4.1 and she wasn’t going to be nominated valedictorian. The reason why is because she wasn’t enrolled at Gallup High in August. I asked if this bothered her? Jocelyn said, “ I was disappointed at first. Then I started thinking about it, and the policy made sense. Without it, someone from another school that offers more AP classes could just slide in at the last month and take valedictorian or salutatorian from someone who didn't have the same opportunities. Anyway, the other two who are receiving recognition deserve it, and their parents are most likely really proud of them.” In the Art and Literature magazine, she wrote “Gravity.” I asked what inspired her to write this and she gladly answered. “ It's funny, because I didn't start out with anything particular in mind. I was waiting in the counseling office when I started randomly thinking about how gravity works and how it affects us on a daily basis. After the first few stanzas, it became apparent that it was both a reminder for myself and others that we shouldn't avoid pain because it's what help shapes us to be who we are.” Jocelyn also had advice to give to you, readers, “ I would say they should keep themselves open to new possibilities, experiences, and opinions. It's difficult to learn if you're resistant to change.” I would like to thank Jocelyn Sung for this interview and Congrats!
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New Club Week: M.E.S.A By: Reylena Tsosie "21
Do you like math, engineering, science, or learning hands on? If you answered yes, then I would highly recommend you to join M.E.S.A. The M.E.S.A program stands for mathematics engineering science achievement. You can join the class or the club. The club meets after school on Mondays and Wednesdays. The program is sponsored by Ms. Merrill and Mrs. Seslar. The M.E.S.A club works on many different projects. They even compete with other schools. The class works on many different projects such as the egg drop challenge, building robots, solar ovens, and solar cars. You can also go on field trips and you can get rewarded by a $1,000 scholarship. For more information about M.E.S.A, you can talk to Ms. Merrill in room C-206 or Ms. Seslar in room B-201. I am the New Editor
by: Reylena Tsosie 21' Dear Readers, Hi, my name is Reylena Tsosie. I am fifteen, a freshman at Gallup High School, and part of the class of 2021. I am the new Associate Editor for the school and community section for Ambush news. The school newspaper is informing others what’s happening in the world including New Mexico, Gallup, and at Gallup High. I highly respect our motto, “News student want, news student write.” As an editor you will read more stories from my section such as behind the scenes of the school and community. I am going to have two columns every week and a photo essay every month. The columns will be called “Inspire to Admire” and “New club week.” Every month I will have a photo essay called, “Memory board of the month.” I will be publishing many more interesting stories. I am extremely grateful to be an editor for the school and community section of our newspaper. I would like to thank Zach, Raechelle, Lucia, Derek, Sydney, and Sage for building up my writing skills. Also, Ms. Sweetwyne for helping me achieve my goal in journalism. Most of all, thank you for reading my stories and the newspaper. I hope to keep you more interested. Thank you, Reylena Tsosie Graduation PracticesBy Raechelle Sandoval '18 With Graduation a week away, the countdown is coming to an end. Seniors are finishing their class and getting their check-out slips signed. But it isn't over yet. Graduation practices have been set, and will be held as follows:
13th Annual Dance ShowcaseBy Raechelle Sandoval '18 Thursday, April 26th Gallup High Bengal Girls and Starlette Dance held their 13th Annual Showcase in the Kenneth Holloway Auditorium. The Showcase featured Jazz, Hip Hop, and Pom performances by all groups as well as, a variety of singer and decade themed performances, solos, a duet, and a parent dance. Seniors of the YearBy Raechelle Sandoval '18 Every year, each school in the region picks two Seniors to be Rotary Senior of the year, one boy and one girl. These students come from those who have been voted Seniors of the Month. Teachers will again vote for one guy and one girl from the Senior of the Month list. Then every Senior of the Month will write an essay and go through an interview to compete for Student of the Year. Once they are chosen, they will compete with the Seniors of the Year from other schools for overall Rotary Senior of the Year. This year, Lucia Kezele and Wacey Begay got GHS Seniors of the Year. Lucia went on to win overall Rotary Senior of the Year and a $6,000 scholarship, and Wacey got an Honorable Mention with a $1,000 scholarship. I asked both for their advice for anyone who hopes to get Senior of the Year in the years to come. “My only advice I can give is to stay involved. I was involved in multiple extracurricular at Gallup High School besides dance. I’ve been involved in the community for years as well. Just be confident and stay involved.” Lucia said. Last Week's Poll ResultsLast week we asked if you were excited that the school year was almost over, 100% said yes.
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