LONG CONVERSATIONS While freshman Chance Vano was waiting to get picked up at 3:00 after school, he shows sophomore Maria Burgos the youtube video, “If Google was a Girl”. Even though Vano stayed after school everyday until 3:30, he didn’t really mind. “For the most part I like it, because I get to have those long conversations that dive deeper and deeper into stupidity and it’s really fun,” Vano said. Photo by Selena De La Torre
CHILLIN’ While scrolling through her twitter feed, freshman Kasey Yean waits in the library after school until 3:20 to walk over to her mom’s work at Granite Bay Montessori. Everyday, Yean’s mom didn’t get off work until 4 so she used to hangout in the library until it was time for her to start walking. “ I liked to be in the library until I was ready to leave because I got to be with my friends just chilling or did my homework so i won’t have to do it at home. Ms. Julia Hedstrom, the librarian, is also very kind. It’s a comfortable place to be,” Yean said. Photo by Selena De La TorreAFTER SCHOOL CHATS: While sitting outside after school, freshman Amy Hung talks with her friend, freshman Megan Tran about PE. Although Tran took PE last term, Hung talks about what she was currently doing in PE. “I’m doing pickle ball and then we’re getting into the swimming,” Hung said. Photo by Reese RichmondQUIET ENVIRONMENT Because he has first off, senior Steven Ponzo studies Earth Science by himself in the Library. Ponzo enjoys avoiding all the distractions and focusing on what’s most important. “I dont have a first period, so I just do my school work here. It’s a place to go to get a lot of stuff done,” Ponzo said. Photo by Sanjna SainiCOMPUTER CRAZY While typing on his computer, senior David Budean works on Mr. Jason Sitterud’s English 12 class. Photo and caption by Sanjna SainiLONG CONVERSATIONS While freshman Chance Vano was waiting to get picked up at 3:00 after school, he shows sophomore Maria Burgos the youtube video, “If Google was a Girl”. Even though Vano stayed after school everyday until 3:30, he didn’t really mind. “For the most part I like it, because I get to have those long conversations that dive deeper and deeper into stupidity and it’s really fun,” Vano said. Photo by Selena De La TorreBONJOUR: While in the library after school, freshman Angela Gross works on her French 2 homework. Although it was hard to learn and conjugate all the verbs, Gross enjoyed French 2. After being asked why she chose French 2 Gross said, “Everyone takes Spanish, so I took French.” Photo by Reese RichmondPHONE HOME While waiting for her mom to pick up, senior Mallory Fritz calls home to ask her mom if she is taking her brother home after school. Many students took their siblings home or carpooled with friends to and from school. “ I don’t mind driving my brother around. I think a lot of students carpool with friends or siblings because its a good way to save gas,” Fritz said. Photo by Michaelan GeorgeHARD WORK UNTIL THE END Since the school year is coming to a close, seniors Tamren Johnk and Colleen Vivaldi work hard to number the pages correctly on the Senior edition of the school newspaper’s Greenscreen. As part of the Gazette’s tradition, the last Greenscreen Edition honored the graduating class of 2015 before they headed off to college. “[Green screen: Senior Edition] is not finished yet, but so far it is looking really good. [The Gazette] is trying to throw in new ideas that haven’t been done before so that the senior class loves it,” Johnk said. Photo by Michaelan GeorgeBEGINNER’S LUCK Since it was freshman Gurneet Shaheed’s first time playing volleyball on a team, he aimed to play in the last game as best as he could. “I joined the freshman volleyball team because I thought it would be fun, and I ended up really enjoying it because the teammates are all fun to be around,” Shaheed said. After playing with the high school team and experiencing such a fun season, Shaheed intends to return next year. Photo by Lindsay WithrowPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Since the spring concert and trip to Disney is coming up, junior Emalyn Atkins, and fellow trombone player sophomore Brendan Bissell, practice “Hello Goodbye” by The Beatles. “I love the sound [of the trombone] and I have been playing since 6th grade and really got into band, I even started conducting here and there,” Atkins said. To get the multiple songs by The Beatles to sound right, Atkins practiced 2-4 hours a day before the concert and big trip. Photo by Lindsay WithrowTHINKING HARD Because room 514 doesn’t have a class during first lunch, senior Andrew Sayre sits here for lunch with his friends and reads “The Antichrist” by Friedrich Nietzsche. The book was a philosophy book he picked out with his friend a few days prior. “I read philosophy in order to learn about other viewpoints of the world that challenge my own.” Sayre said. Photo by Kristen GoldmanLUNCH BUNCH During first lunch, senior James Brown sits in room 514 with his friends to eat. Brown was in the IB program and was unable to see his friends who were not in the program with him often because of projects, homework, and various other issues. “It’s really nice to be able to hang out with my friends during lunch,” Brown said “It would’ve been slightly disappointing to me if I couldn’t spend this time with them.” Photo by Kristen GoldmanLAST GAME Because it’s the seniors’ last home softball game, seniors Ashleigh Berg and Ashley Martin receive flowers and a special speech from their coaches. The seniors’ parents and grandparents come to support the lady grizzlies at their last home game. For the underclassmen on the team along with the coaches, it was a very emotional experience. “Watching this happen to the previous seniors when we were juniors/underclassmen was always sad, but now that we are seniors going through this it’s even more sad because I’ve been with these coaches for the past three years,” Berg said. Photo by Janelle CruzBETWEEN EVENTS While waiting for the two mile, during the home meet on April 29, junior Josiah Luna plays “Through the Fire and Flames” by Dragonforce, which surprises Junior Nathan Dell’Orto. According to Dell’Orto, “Through the Fire and Flames” is a really hard piece to play on the guitar and for Luna to be able to play it, was fascinating. “It’s the song that everything gets compared to; if you can play is you’re basically a pro guitarist,” Dell’Orto said. Photo by Janelle CruzGET THE CLIP: While in third period sophomore Caroline Palmer walks to where her group is taking video clips for the media class. They go out on campus during the class to get the clips they need for the project they’re working on. “I really like how you can get really creative and make a really good and interesting video out of ordinary clips,” Palmer said. Photo by Hannah BociekSHOOT IT: While out shooting in Mr.Steve Fischers photography 1 class junior James Peach takes a quick break to look at something on his phone. He quickly got back to his project he was working on so he could finish shooting the pictures and begin working on his project in photoshop. Photo by Hannah BociekPRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: While playing a game against Rocklin on april 29th, freshman first baseman Bailey Diemer has the ball and practice some throws before they start playing. Since the GBHS baseball team got out three times, they switch positions to play defence. “We play serious and always have fun out on the field,” Diemer said. Photo by David GoniTHROWING TO GET THEM OUT: While playing a game against Rocklin on April 29th, the ball comes to freshman second baseman Nick Heiskell and throws it to first base to get the opponent out. During games, you have to be serious when playing, since it’s a whole different game compared to practices, according to other players on the GBHS freshmen team. “While playing baseball, I try to do my best to play,” Heiskell said. Photo by David GoniPAGE BY PAGE- While sophomore Julia Huss TA’s for the library after school, she makes use of her free time to browse the new additions at the front. Waiting for her friends she flips through the monthly best-seller. “The Library is my favorite place on campus.” Huss said. “I love Ms. Hedstrom and I love the people who work here after school.” Photo by Claudia MooreMUSICAL INSPIRATION: While painting, senior Sara Weatherholt listens to rap music in Mr. Stephens AP Art class. She listened to rap music from Eminem to get her pumped and motivated to paint. “Music helps me stay focused and not get distracted from the many things that happen during art,” Weatherholt said. Photo by Ambreen SiddiquiQUICK REVIEW: While studying for the upcoming Spanish vocabulary on accidents in Julia Leeds Spanish 3 class, sophomore Alia Linder reviews her notes on the subject. She studied for thirty minutes the night before and her mom helped her study and quizzed her. “I study a lot for every subject. It’s just in my nature that I study really hard for everything because I do not like to fail anything, I always work super hard,” Linder said. Photo by Ambreen SiddiquiCOOL, CALM, COLLECTED: Since senior Alice Hung had to wait 30 seconds until she could play the next game, she talks to freshman Andre Tuazon and sophomore Bea Yabut in the library after school. Andre recommended Alice to play the game “Cytus”. “I liked the game because I usually like rhythm/music games” Hung said. Photo by Nishita FernandesEYES ON THE BALL Photo by Nishita FernandesCATCHING UP: Since lunch time is a time to talk with friends, freshman Claire Lugo catches up with them. They don’t have all the same classes, so lunch is when they all see each other. Photo by Melissa GoniART Since there is a lot of free time during lunch, junior Erin Nagostini works on her art project. Nagostini was working on her xerox transfer and uses a CD to do it. Xerox transfer is a process that uses heat to melt pigment onto paper, creating an image. “Art is life,” Nagostini said. Photo by Melissa GoniLAUGH OUT LOUD Because it was a wednesday morning Freshman Katrina Cramer Freshman Cheyanne Wilson and freshmen Lauren Jensen-Baba are able to hang out for an extra hour in the morning and watch and play an odd but popular game called “Dumb Ways To Die”. “ I really enjoy the game its fun and exciting it’s a little boring at first but then it starts to get harder and fasted paced And its kinda funny the way the characters die sometimes” said Cheyanne Wilson. Photo by Dillon WilderSPREADING THE WORD Since Ursus is coming on May 11 sophomore Hannah Bociek was walking around the school taping up posters to give a little teaser for the Granite Bay students. “I’m really excited for distribution and to be able to see everyone’s faces when they get the book and when they open it and see their faces and quotes in it,” Bociek said. Photo by Dillon WilderA CLEAR CROSS: While playing in the last JV girls’ soccer game, freshman Hannah Bonfils kicks the ball past the Woodcreek players. “I love soccer and have been playing for 10 years. This team is great and I’ve made great friends,” Bonfils said. After the final score of 8-0, the team had all taken a win for their last game. Photo by Ava LindleyHIGH SERVE: Because it was the freshman boys last volleyball game, James McCarthy aimed for his best serve. Even with the pressure, he focused on a great hit. “I really love the team because of my teammates and all the fun we have,” McCarthy said. He said he improved his skills while having a great season. Photo by Ava LindleyBEING A SCIENCE GIRL Photo by Chia VangCAPTURE IT ALL: Since her photography project is due, sophomore Leah Thomas takes photos during her first period class on April 27. “You can be creative of what you can do and follow the strict rules of taking photos,” said Thomas. Photo by Chia Vang
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