Word Up dance show review
Aashini Choksi, Staff writer
May 11, 2012
CdS Dance has put on many great shows this year, and Word Up was no exception. With performances by every class and various dance styles, it was a great way to end the year. I went to the day show during second hour so I only had a chance to see the first half, but I’m told the second half was equally... Read more »
2012 graduation speakers named
Grady Douglas, News Editor
April 13, 2012
At the end of their high school career, seniors try out a long process to speak at the graduation ceremony. This years speakers were Cyndia Yu and Nicole Schwalbe. “It is a process by which students apply for two positions,” Librarian Justine Centanni said. “One is chosen for the academic speaker.... Read more »
Students sign petition to save rock museum
Taylor Beese, Staff writer
March 28, 2012
Recently, students in certain classes have been asked to sign a petition to keep the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum open. “It is the only mineral museum in Arizona with gems from various mines that are now old, or closed. Some of the mines aren’t even in existence and you can’t find some of... Read more »
Junior Cody Jackson attracts college attention
Audrey Wheeless, Sport Editor
March 28, 2012
Spring sports began and track season is off to a running start. For junior Cody Jackson, he is as excited as anyone to start his season. Jackson has been on varsity track for all three years, and has been doing track for a total of seven years of his life. He got involved with track because of his father. “My... Read more »
Spring Assembly
March 27, 2012
The spring assembly took place on Friday, March 23. It was the last assembly for the 2011-2012 school year. The spring sport teams were introduced at the beginning of the assembly, except for the baseball team who was away at a game. All photos taken at the assembly were by Sunrise staff photographer,... Read more »
Corona hoops wins state championship
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2012
The Aztecs lived up to expectations and won the Division 1 state championship tonight against the Cesar Chavez Champions, 66-53. “It doesn’t feel real,” senior Calaen Robinson said. “When we won I just looked over there (to the student section).” It’s the fifth basketball... Read more »
Corona hoops beats Desert Vista, advances to state championship
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2012
The Corona boys basketball team squeaked by fifth-seed Desert Vista High School, 49-46, in a nail-biter that was the semifinals of the Division 1 state basketball tournament at Jobing.com Arena. With the win, the Aztecs advance to the championship game against the Cesar Chavez Champions. Cesar Chavez... Read more »
The Emperor Exposed play review
Elizabeth Cheney, Staff writer
February 8, 2012
Corona del Sol’s drama department’s production of The Emperor Exposed took place Feb. 4 and 5. “It went well; a lot of people came so it was good,” senior Alex Frechette said. Overall, the play was fairly good. There were several mistakes, which is understandable with a cast composed of high... Read more »
Andrus Peat, four others sign letters of intent
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2012
Corona del Sol senior Andrus Peat turned down the opportunity to play collegiate football at Nebraska alongside his brother Todd Peat and Aztec teammate Avery Moss by announcing he will attend Stanford University in the fall. National Signing Day is one anticipated by coaches, players and fans alike.... Read more »
Competition Government wins state, prepares for D.C.
Angelica Valenzuela, Staff Writer
January 30, 2012
Tim Smith’s Competition Government class competes annually in the We the People competition. Students in the competition prepare for a pretend congressional hearing in which the students testify before a panel of volunteer attorneys, civic leaders and educators. On Dec. 3 the CdS team won district... Read more »
