By: Kyle Shisbey Water is an inevitable need for all living things. Water is a basic necessity for any human living in any part of the world. In fact, the human body is primarily composed of water. Infants are 70% water, whereas adult males are 60% water and adult females are 55% water. Clean water is essential to many aspects of a healthy society, from preventative measures such as hand washing to medical treatment. We often take water for granted in the United States, but other countries around the world need it just as much or if not more. Water is essential for the survival, development, and preservation of all human life, which makes it a valuable asset in the world. A water crisis has overwhelmed third-world countries, which in turn, endangers the quality of life for those who live there. According to the United Nations Human Development Report, the water and sanitation crisis kills more people through disease than any war has. Every year, 3.8 million people die as a result of water-related diseases. 84% of that enormous number are children, and 98% live in developing countries. This is clearly a major health issue in third-world countries today. This issue must be addressed as soon as possible in order to save the lives of millions of people who are dying from diseases that could be avoided. To show our support, the St. Anthony H.S. Campus Ministry Team is collaborating with our Interact Club and the Underground Water Organization to facilitate five mission collections for all students who would like to donate to this project. Beginning November 2nd, each student was being asked to bring $1 to their second period classes. This should, when finished, raise approximately $2250 if each student brings $1 to five classes over five days. We have generous donors who will match student donations, allowing the entire student body to help sponsor a well being built in Mozambique. The water well will be built near the local school or by major community focal points because it provides daily access to hundreds of school students and the surrounding community. This land is not privately owned, and there is a constant presence in the area to supervise the well. Their Maintenance & Repair Division is involved in the entire process and has been trained for four months on all aspects of the well, including maintenance, repair, and where to source spare parts. Members eventually advance to the level of fully trained technicians. With the generous donations from the Long Beach Saints community, this will drastically change the lives of many and provide water to those who greatly need it.
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By Jake Swan & Kyle Shisbey HOMECOMING WEEK ACTIVITIES During the week before the Homecoming Dance and football game, our faculty and staff set up and put on many different activities and events for the student body to participate in. Each day we were given free dress with a different theme each day. The themes included zodiac colors, twin days, decades day, men and women in black, and class neon colors. As well as free dress opportunities, there were games and music for people to enjoy during lunch time. Some games included cup pong, mummy wrap, and playing catch with a football. On Thursday night, October 20th, we were able to crown our Homecoming King Ethan Cañon at a bonfire at Saint Anthony High School. In total the Homecoming Week was a total success and an enjoyment for all. THE GAME Saint Anthony High School held its Homecoming football game on October 21, 2022. We played against Harvard Westlake High School, and due to injuries and star players being out, we lost 0-14. Even though we lost, the game was very exciting and had lots of entertainment either watching the game, watching the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, enjoying some kettle corn or shaved ice, or watching a dance performance from Saint Anthony High School’s very own Dance Team. With 10 candidates on the court, Leah Gingras was crowned Homecoming Queen whilst Ethan Cañon was crowned Homecoming King. The game was played at Saint Paul High School located in Santa Fe Springs and on the edge of Whittier. Even with the upsetting outcome, everyone enjoyed their night and had a great time. THE HOMECOMING DANCE
The Homecoming main event, the Homecoming Dance, was held the day after the game, on October 22nd. The venue for the dance was at the Discovery Cube located in Santa Ana, Orange County. The Cube provided refreshments such as lemonade and water as well as little food items for a quick bite. These included items such as tiny donuts, cookies, and brownies. The Cube also left open many of the first floor experiments during the dance. This gave the guests a bunch of fun little activities that people could do when taking a break from dancing. Some of these experiments included the Bed of Nails in which you get to feel like you're lying on nails as they rise from below you, pulling your weight by using pulleys to pull yourself up, and finally there was a racing car game in which you put cars on a track, pull back, and watch them drive. Overall the Homecoming Dance was very fun, exciting, and a great way to kick off the start of the second quarter. By Kyle Shisbey Saint For A Day is an exclusive once a year event for kids who are interested in coming to St. Anthony High School. This event is run by the President Ambassadors, who show your kids around SAHS. This gives the kids a chance to experience what a day of being a Saint is like. No active students (other than PA) will be there, so it would just be the kids, faculty and staff. The day will focus on meeting the teachers, exploring the campus, and experiencing being a Saint. What benefits do your kids get from going to Saint For A Day? Well, your future Saint will get a feel for the school by exploring and personally living a life as a Saint. They will be able to listen to current saints' experiences and get a feel of SAHS and its campus and classrooms. Your child is also guaranteed a free lunch to accommodate their participation in being a Saint. Your child may also meet other friends or new people who are also interested in attending SAHS in the future so this can also be a fun time with others. Most of the information for you is found on the school website and this flier for this year's Saint Anthony Saint For A Day. This event is only for one day, so missing out will be unfortunate. But fear not, your child can shadow a current saint, and explore the campus and daily life with them during a regular school day. Saint For A Day is on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and everyone is invited. So, if you are interested in seeing what it's like as a Saint, don’t hesitate to sign up.
By: Kyle Shisbey & Tyler Cazares Homecoming 2022 will be out of this world! Homecoming is filled with many things to do with friends such as dance, party, and have fun. St. Anthony will keep its traditions from previous years alive with the Homecoming Princes and Princesses, Homecoming Week, the Homecoming Bonfire, the Homecoming Rally , the Homecoming Football Game, and the Homecoming Dance. This year's Homecoming Dance will be at the Discovery Cube Center in Santa Ana on Saturday, October 22. Not only will the dance be hosted by St. Anthony’s very own ASB, but the rest of the Cube will be open for everyone to explore and have educational fun. The dance is semi-formal which means to dress with respectable and presentable clothes but not requiring a jacket or dress shoes. The candidates for Homecoming King include Ethan Canon, Max Contreras, Justin De Luna, Kier Ocampo and Brody Owen. The candidates for Homecoming Queen include Riley Gose, Leah Gringas, Sarah Fong, Sydney Luckey and Mia Segar. Before and during homecoming, students can place their vote for who they deem fit for this year's Homecoming Court. At the Homecoming Bonfire the chosen prince will be crowned Homecoming King, and at the Homecoming Game, the chosen princess will be crowned Homecoming Queen. Before the Homecoming Dance comes Homecoming Week, with a set of activities planned for different days. Thursday is the Homecoming Bonfire, which is a fun activity for all attendees. Friday is the Homecoming Game which means lots of excitement for the players and the spectators. With the finale of Homecoming Week being the dance, ASB is working hard to make a fun and healthy environment for all the students to enjoy.
As previously mentioned, on the Friday of Homecoming Week, there is always a football game which is usually the most popular game of the year. The sole purpose for this game is to win and carry that glorious feeling on the 21st to carry it into the next day for the Homecoming Dance. The team we will be playing against this year is Harvard Westlake, who finished third in our league and lost to our team last year. This year they seem to have a stronger and tougher team but with all the fans and Saints that provide energy for our players, our spirits will stay bright and continue to fight. By: Kyle Shisbey What is the Freshman-Senior Picnic? The Freshman-Senior Picnic is a time for seniors and freshmen to get a day of pure fun at our very own Clark Field. It only happens once a year and is hosted by the ASB members of SAHS. What makes the Freshman Senior Picnic so special is that this event gives the chance for the seniors to bond with the freshman and for the seniors to inspire the freshman and give them a buddy for the year. What better way to give the freshman a chance to learn advice and give them a friend for them to have at school. At the picnic, there are many activities to participate in, such as dry games on the field, wet games on the field, and even the Powder Puff Game after the picnic. The dry games included tug of war, walk on island, duck duck goose, rock paper scissors challenge, egg race, corn hole, Jenga, and cup pong. As the name goes, these games did not include water but just teamwork and pure fun. During the games, the freshman and senior pairs were put into groups, and each group went to an activity to play. There were twelve separate groups and some games required more than one group such as tug of war where two groups went head to head against each other. These games also required group efforts and team spirit; so, this was great for making new friends and introducing yourself to others. These games also allowed the students to express their abilities and talents to their friends. The water games included water balloon toss, water slide baseball, water sponge, finish the lyric, pass the sponge, and drip-drip-drop. These games were different from the rest because they all included some water for fun. The students were told ahead of time that they would recommend bringing clothes that they wouldn’t mind getting wet and maybe an extra pair of clothes so that they would not need to hold back for any of the games. The water games were a big hit, and they swept the dry games with the refreshing splash of water in the hot sun. The weather was hot; so, with the water cooling everyone down, it helped greatly with keeping a smile on their faces. In conclusion, this annual event is always a fun time for the seniors and freshman each year.
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