Jag Runners Leave First Mark at League Meet and Beyond
December 9, 2010 • Marissa Gonzalez, STAFF WRITER
Filed under Sports
Sophomore Noe Oviedo created history for the Gregori cross-country team by finishing 5th in 17 minutes and 36 seconds in the sub sections meet. Placing 5th qualified him for the state meet. This was a great accomplishment for Oviedo. “I had to work really hard at practices to qualify”, said Oviedo.... Read more »
Art Club Leaving its Stamp
December 9, 2010 • By Chelsey Largent, MANAGING EDITOR
Filed under A&E
The bare walls of the recently constructed Gregori High turned into an opportunity for the Art Club after art teacher John Biven approached Principal Albritton with his plan for painting images of the Gregori mascot around school. “We used the LCD projector and computer to shoot the image onto the... Read more »
OMG! Limiting Technology!
December 9, 2010 • Mykeah Cometa, GUEST OPINION
Filed under Opinions
“Why do you think so many of my friends are always on the phone, using the computer or listening to music?” Ian asked me. “I don’t know,” I replied. “It’s fun!” “Sure it is,” he said. “I guess. But everyone acts as if they’d die without electronics. Their phones are like lifelines.... Read more »
Does the Mold Really Fit?
December 9, 2010 • Tricia Paulson, GUEST OPINION
Filed under Opinions
It was afterschool, the bell had just rung. I stood under the awning of the B building, people watching with a friend. A kid passed us on his way out to the parking lot, and all of a sudden, my friend leant over and said, “He’s such an I-wing kid.” Now, by themselves, those five little words don’t... Read more »
STAFF EDITORIAL
December 9, 2010
Filed under Opinions
The Jagwire Newspaper is proud to add Issue One to the growing list of Gregori firsts. We recognize the uniqueness of our place as students and staff of the first year school. With our opening, Gregori has unveiled programs and policies new to Modesto City Schools. Students have adjusted to the block... Read more »
Clash of Colors
December 9, 2010 • Sydney Smith, GUEST OPINION
Filed under Opinions
What up homies, my name is Sydney Smith and I recently learned I am a gangster! So fo sho, here’s how it all went down. It was a “Spirit Friday.” I was swaggin’ along in my cool spirit gear, a solid blue shirt with a gold one under, when a campus supervisor stops me and tells me she’s sending... Read more »
AP Pedal Power
December 9, 2010 • Ashley Texeira, STAFF WRITER
Filed under News
While most school administrators go through the morning routine of dressing professionally every morning, Associate Principal Richard Baum has a whole different plan. Baum gets up in the morning, does his thing, and gets his gear on. He starts by putting on his biking jersey and performance bicycle shorts.... Read more »
YOU ARE NOT BEING WATCHED*
December 9, 2010 • Ivy Rodriguez, STAFF WRITER
Filed under News
You are not being watched. With 80 security cameras on campus operating 24 hours every day, many students are concerned that their every move is being watched. “I hate how when I turn around I always see a camera somewhere! But then again I like feeling secured,” said sophomore Cassandra Huerta. But... Read more »
Renaissance Program Finds its Place at Gregori
December 9, 2010 • Noah Alexander, STAFF WRITER
Filed under News
The Renaissance Program belongs at Gregori High School. After all, it was Joe Gregori who brought Renaissance to Modesto City Schools, introducing it first at Downey High where he served as principal, then later at Beyer High where he also served as principal. Students may receive one of four different... Read more »
Block Schedules Confusing to Some, Blessing to Others
December 9, 2010 • Roshea Parcaut, STAFF WRITER
Filed under News
According to attendance clerk Katherine Morrison, 40 students were late to first period on October 11. Many of those students were confused about where to go for their first class. “[The block schedule is] difficult because students get mixed up with late start days,” she said. Even though a full... Read more »