Senior Spotlight: Kylie Linnea Langlois

By Lena Hedayat

   Kylie Linnea Langlois makes a memorable impression on everyone she meets. People quickly notice her radiant smile and luxurious curls that frame her bright eyes and eager face. Kylie was born on June 18, 1991, a date which also coincides with the date for her high school class of 2009 graduation.
Kylie Langlois was born at Redondo Beach Children’s Hospital. She is the firstborn and has two siblings, Connor, who is thirteen, and Kaden, who is eight. Just like the greats (Tiger Woods, Micheal Phelps, Carly Patterson, Ricky Bobby) Kylie started in her best sport, swimming, at the young age of six months old in a “Mommy and Me Class.” The instructor liked to note that she held her breath underwater better than any six month baby she had ever seen before or after.
For eight years, Kylie’s family owned a motley crew of pets that one might expect to see only on a farm: two chickens, a rooster, two quails, and a dog. All of the pets got along peachy until one day. Her dog liked the quails. Really liked them. So much so that one day he decided to eat one, most likely a friendly lick that went too far. The other quail, presumably shaken to the core with depression at the fact of losing its best buddy, flew away to never be seen again.
When Kylie was seven, she started playing AYSO soccer and did not stop till she was twelve when, although the sport was really fun, the running was a little too much, so she stopped playing. During her elementary school years, Kylie attended Trinity Lutheran School in Hawthorne. When Kylie joined the sixth grade she transferred over to Saint Anthony’s Catholic School, but only remained there for a year until she transferred once more to El Segundo Middle School. From there, she would remain in the El Segundo Unified School District system for the rest of her Middle and High school career.
The summer after sixth grade Kylie joined the junior lifeguards. After a summer of beaches, swimming, surfing, and Junior Guarding, she decided to do it again next summer. During the summer of 2007 Kylie was a Cadet. The Cadet program trains the young Junior Guards to become full-fledged lifeguards. She reminisces, “Junior Lifeguards was good. The most memorable time was when I was swimming in the ocean and there were dolphins like ten feet away from us, and I could hear them under the water and it was quite terrifying because they are rather large and they could kill me, but not really. And then I found ten dollars floating next to me.”  The summer of 2008 was the last year for her in the Junior lifeguard program.
By eighth grade, Kylie continued her long swimming career by taking the next logical step and got very involved in water polo, a sport she continued into her senior year. Kylie hopes to continue her water polo career at UCSB where she will be attending next year.
Like any So-Cal Senior girl, Kylie’s life when she isn’t swimming or studying for school consists of chilling out with her friends and getting food at Chipotle or In-N-Out. Like most teenagers who are under the constant stress of school, sports, and day-to-day drama, sleeping has become her favorite hobby. Her favorite gadget is her iPod, which, she mentions, she “can’t live without.” Kylie loves going to concerts and plans on going to Warped Tour this summer. Her favorite bands are The Matches and Socratic.
This senior year has definitely been a great one. School has been good, chilling-out even better, and life possibly best since Chipotle has come to town. After June 18, she will spend her last summer enjoying her last carefree days before collage. Kylie is excited to go to UC Santa Barbara. The school is located right on the water front and probably the first place to get hit by a West coast tsunami.
She will start in the fall semester. Not only does she plan to play water polo at UC Santa Barbara, but she also wants to give a shot at rugby since it contains many similar concepts to water polo. Concepts such as team work, moving a ball from one side of the playing field to the other, scoring points, and getting physical. As for her life at Santa Barbara, “I’m going to party all night and all day…no, just kidding, I’m going to study and get an education.” At UCSB Kylie wants to study marine biology.

                                                          

How to Do Prom in Style

By Chase Bougeon

Prom. It’s the special time of year where we get to dress up, ride in limos, get our “freak on” on the dance floor (note: getting your “freak on” is against school policy), and dance with friends or that special someone. There are many ways to measure how special your prom will be. Are you going with that special someone? Are you going to have lots of fun with your friends? Did you get that really nice tux or dress that will inspire jealousy in all those around you? Most importantly, did you spend as much money as you possibly could?
This last question is the one that none of us like to ask but all worry about. Think about it. Would you rather get the generic $100 tuxedo or drop the extra cash and get the $600 tuxedo that makes you look like James Bond? Or girls, do you really want to risk showing up to prom with the same dress as that one girl (you know the one), or spend the extra money to get the cuter dress that you know she will be jealous of?
If you want to make Prom night better by going in style, follow this purchase guide to make sure this evening even more memorable….and completely out of college funds.
Guys Tuxedo
Brioni Tuxedo “Tuxedo Drape” - $5,670.00
Admit it guys. You’ve always wanted to be James Bond. He gets all the girls, gets to drive fast sports cars, gets to shoot people for a living and talks in a suave British accent. This tux comes with the unofficial guarantee to make you into this male icon. The clothes make the man, am I right? If you think this tux is pricey, just remember that there is no price too big to be Bond, James Bond.
Girls Dress
Tony Bowls: $2590.00
Ladies, picking out the right prom dress is a life and death decision (social life that is). Pick out the wrong dress and you can be sure that you will be known as the girl who wore the dress with pink fluff stuff sticking out the back and the awkward stitching around the waist. Don’t be that girl. Instead, go out and buy the most expensive dress you can. Because if Seventeen, Cosmo, and Vanity Fair have taught you anything, it is that the more expensive, the better. The price tag is your insurance, if someone dares say something about the wasted ½ a semester of college tuition you’ are wearing, you can just reply, “This dress is $2600, how much is that rag?” You can be sure to win any argument that way.
Limo
Lamborghini Limousine - ???

That’s right. This company turned a machine of speed, power, and sex appeal and got rid of the speed and power and most of the sex appeal and replaced it with 20 feet of luxury. This convertible Lamborghini limousine also has a Jacuzzi. What can be cooler than going 60 mph down to Long Beach while chilling in a tub full of water that couldn’t possibly tip you out if the driver took a turn a little too fast? This car is so pricey that they even refuse to show the price on the website, probably to stop the general riff-raff from getting any ideas about taking this out for a night on the town.
Beverages
Goldilocks Bling H2O - $55.00
Because the law apparently has some problem with people under the age of 21 drinking, we have to find away around of the system. Yea, I know what you’re thinking…buy $55.00 water that’s packaged in a wine bottle! This bottle is so gangsta’ that its name is blinged out. It is so gansta’ that the bottle is frosted with gold. It doesn’t matter who you are, this will earn you some serious street cred. What’s the difference between the water from your tap and the water in this bottle? Does your water come out of a blinged faucet and cost 200% more than regular municipal water? That’s right, I didn’t think so.

Prom Assembly Collage

By Cora Chong

What to Bring to Prom:

By Cora Chong

Remember to pack light, but pack meaningfully!
There are a variety of items that are forbidden to bring to prom, including certain items such as make-up, perfume, and deodorant, which would otherwise be allowed at other school’s proms. They are potentially hazardous, so refrain from packing them. These items are listed on the prom bid ticket! Double check!
What to Bring to Prom:                                                                                   
Universal:

• Cell Phone
• Wallet with School ID *must!*
• Camera – make sure it’s charged, and try not to lose it!
• Band-Aids – for those nasty blisters!
• Tissues for sweat, stuffy noses, or bloody noses =]
• Directions/Map for prom location
• Home keys – so your sleepy parents don’t have to wake up to let you in the house J
• Prom tickets *must!

Girls:

• Hair ties, hair clips
• Hairbrush
• Body tape for dress accident
• Personal  goods just in case =]
• Perfume/Make up is prohibited to bring, so come equipped with make up and spritzed with perfume!
• Comfortable backup shoes just in case those nasty blisters get to you!

Guys:

• Confidence!
• Dance Skills!
• Deodorant-ized underarms  (do this BEFORE prom; apply liberally)J
• Cash for the ladies

 

 

Band Wins Big in Concert Season!

By Jack Li

Many people at our school know about the competitions and numerous successes of the ESHS Eagle Marching Band. However, marching season has been over for a while, and the band has faded into the background in regards to school headlines. After marching band, the program reverts to a formal, stationary practice and performance setting. It has been concert season for more than 4 months already. So what has the band been up to lately?
                On Saturday, April 17th, the band took a trip to Fullerton for the Forum Festival, a competition for musical ensembles all around Southern California. Some of the ensembles included choirs, orchestras, and symphonic bands. Our high school band is split up into three groups: Symphonic Band (which includes all the players), Concert Band (which is for the less experienced players), and Wind Ensemble (for the more experienced players). Only the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble were entered for this competition. Both groups performed pieces that they had been practicing for several months. The band arrived at the competition ready to play and earn an impressive score.
                 The Symphonic Band performed three ensemble pieces entitled “Fanfare and Celebration,” “An Evening in the Village,” and “The Big Cage”. The smaller Wind Ensemble performed “Festive Centennial” and two movements of “English Folk Song Suite.” These widely varied pieces created diversity in the music, which appealed to the judge's interest. Most of the students left the stage feeling confident about their performance. Junior Josh Footlik stated triumphantly, "The band rose to the occasion, and I'm really proud of it.”
                After they performed, the band went to Disneyland for a day of fun. Students greatly enjoyed this experience. During the awards ceremony held at Disneyland, they discovered that the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band had earned first and second place, respectively. The success of the ESHS band is something that our school can be just as proud of as our marching season.

Energy Drinks Survey: The Results

By Jeff Liu

By Alex Miwa