Visit the marriage booth today
Posted on February 12, 2020 by Hellen Amaya in Announcements
Hellen Amaya
Chronicle Reporter
Do you ever just want to marry your best friend or partner but too scared to actually go through with it? Well now you can. During lunch on February 14 there will be a marriage booth where you are able to take pictures with a loved one and they will even give you a marriage certificate.
It will be $5 but completely worth it because you’re getting married on the most romantic day of the year with your loved one.
So come and experience a magical day of love with friends and significant others. For all we know this may be your most memorable day of the year.
Enjoy a free movie after school
Posted on February 11, 2020 by Jasmin Kim in Announcements
Jasmin Kim
Copy Editor
Come to move night tomorrow! Due to popular demand, they will be screening Shrek 2 at the movie night. The movie night is being held at 4:30 p.m. at Mr. Tourtellotte’s room. The movie will last about an hour and thirty minutes and end at 6 p.m.
There will be concessions sold at the theater for you to enjoy during the movie! If you plan on attending the basketball game, come to the movie night to entertain you as you wait.
Attending the movie night is free! Bring a friend or two and enjoy your Wednesday night. The movie night will be held at Room 503 so don’t forget!
Celebrate Valentine’s day with grams
Posted on January 31, 2020 by Bani Rice in Announcements
Bani Rice
Chronicle Reporter
Hollywood high school celebrates Valentine’s day early with Valentine’s day grams!
The valentines day grams will be sold for $5.00 each on the quad at lunch every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 1/29-2/12. The grams come with a teddy bear, a chocolate rose, and a heart shaped box of chocolates.
Don’t forget to buy one for a loved!
Time is ticking for the class of 2021
Posted on January 23, 2020 by Guadalupe Dominguez in Announcements
Guadalupe Dominguez
Chronicle Reporter
Time is ticking as the first SAT of the semester approaches. For many who are in the class of 2021, it will be their first time taking the SAT. This year an in-school testing day has been arranged by the administration and with large help from Alyssa Pinedo, the college counselor.
The class of 2021 will be taking their SAT with essay on Feb. 4th. Leaving juniors with approximately a month left to study. Ingrid Muniz, SAS Junior, says, “I feel very nervous but not too nervous because I know I can retake it when I am a senior … I am hoping to at least get a 1300 or more.”
If you are still trying to look for practice or tips here are a few:
- SAT practice booklets are available in the college center.
- There is an SAT app available which lets you practice both ELA and math questions on your mobile device allowing you to practice on the go.
- Khan Academy is also one of the most used websites to practice for the SAT.
- Diagnose your skills by using a practice booklet beforehand so you are aware of what you need to work on.
- Take at least two full practice SAT tests and try to make one of them on paper just to get familiar with the atmosphere.
- DO NOT STAY UP THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR TEST! This will not be the last time you take it, there are already future dates coming up.
For more read Ms. Pinedo’s updates on Schoology and visit Khan Academy’s “Planning your SAT”.
Culinary arts now open
Posted on January 23, 2020 by bertha escobar in Announcements
Bertha Escobar
Chronicle Reporter
Last year, culinary arts was mentioned that it would be open to students for fifth period for spring semester. Mr. Papa is the instructor for the cooking classes that began this semester.
However, it has not started as well as expected. The class has more than 40 students, which is a big number for such a subject. There is still a lot of cleaning and organizing to do.
Mr.Papa is currently seeking for new ideas to make money to have proper cooking products and students are helping adjusting the rooms. Despite this rough start, every student is excited to learn to cook delicious meals and the instructor is ready to teach his students the art of cooking.
Catch up on senior updates
Posted on January 23, 2020 by Kayla Kwak in Announcements
Kayla Kwak
Copy Editor
Senior T-shirts have arrived! Seniors, please pick them up at the student store from Elizabeth Payne during nutrition or lunch on Friday, Jan 24.
The senior package payments that have been made up to this point should be the deposit, 1st and 2nd payment. The next payment deadline coming up is Jan 30, 2020. Payments can be made before or on the date of deadline. There are only a few months to go before the Class of 2020 will be off and out in the world soon. Good luck until the end!
Enter the Shakespeare competition
Posted on January 22, 2020 by Maria Hernandez in Announcements
Maria Hernandez
Chronicle Reporter
Attention Sheiks! Are you into Shakespeare? Do you think you’ll be able to personify a monologue written by Shakespeare? Well, enter the National Shakespeare Competition 2020.
This competition is open to all students and is free. The competition will be hosted on Feb. 4th in room 503 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
There are different awards for the winning students. Winner of the school competition goes to compete at the Los Angeles District Level Winner of the District goes on to compete at Nationals in New York City and win:
1st place: A scholarship to the Midsummer Conservatory at the British American Drama Academy
2nd place: A scholarship to the American Shakespeare Center’s Theatre Camp in Staunton, VA.
See Mr. Tourtellotte in room 503 if you wish to enter this competition.
Senior Council is Refunding Grad Night Payments!
Posted on January 22, 2020 by Jasmin Kim in Announcements
Jasmin Kim
Copy Editor
Grad Night has been cancelled due to legal complications. Those who planned to attend the event paid a deposit of $50 the previous semester. Now that the event has been cancelled, the money will be returned to their rightful owners.
The senior council has decided to have a refund at Off Broadway Shoes, across the school, after school. There will be two days to pick up your deposit: Jan 27. and Feb. 4. Please bring your deposit receipt and or your school ID when picking up your refund.
The senior council is reaching out to other amusement parks in case there is a possibility to hold Grad Night at another location. Don’t lose hope seniors! Grad Night may still be happening!
The pool is back
Posted on December 5, 2019 by Maria Hernandez in Announcements
Maria Hernandez
Chronicle Reporter
Hollywood High School’s swimming pool will be opening up again. The pool is expected to open at the beginning of February.
The pool has been under construction for more than two years. The pool was expected to open July 2019. The process was slowed down because there were many things that needed to be fixed and inspected.
“Long story short the pool is almost ready they are just doing some final concrete work around the edge of it and then they have to do some touch up tile work,” said Pacino Furioso, assistant principal. “Then, they will have some inspectors look at it one last time to see if everything is okay. We are really hoping that the pool will be open by early February.”
The pool will not only be open to students but it will also be open to the community. PE classes will also be taking advantage of the pool.
Hollywood’s swim team will finally be able to practice in the pool. They have been practicing at Bernstein’s pool.
Hollywood is looking for a lifeguard. Those who would like to sign up or have any questions on what is needed to become a lifeguard please see Mr. Furioso. Students can also look for the message on Schoology for more information.
Take a chance with the musical auditions!
Posted on December 4, 2019 by Jasmin Kim in Announcements
Jasmin Kim
Copy Editor
Hollywood High has released audition dates for the next musical. Singing auditions will be on Monday, December 16, from 3:30-6:00 P.M. and dance call and callbacks will be on Tuesday, December 17, from 2:00-6:00 P.M.. Go to the theater room/ Mr Tourtellotte’s room to pick up a copy of the music to review. Auditions are open to all!
The 2020 production will be of “Once Upon a Mattress”. This musical is based on the fairy tale “Princess and the Pea”.
“Once Upon a Mattress” is a musical comedy about a cursed king and a queen who searches for a true princess to wed their son, the prince. The queen put many princesses through impossible trials to determine whether or not they are “true” princesses.
Feel free to ask questions on the HHS Thespians Instagram page or ask Mr. Tourtellotte!
