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... (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... (more...)
Corona hoops beats Brophy Prep, advances to semifinals
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2012
No. 1 ranked Corona beat the No. 9 seeded Brophy College Preparatory, 69-54, tonight at Wells Fargo Arena at ASU in the quarterfinals, advancing the team to semifinals. The starters came into the game with high-energy and their games faces on. Starters remained the same they have all season:... (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... (more...)
Controversy over gay marriage
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2012
Controversial issues have been the building blocks of revolution since the beginning of America, and, needless to say, nothing has changed. Social issues tend to have a way of existing but don’t raise political concern until they are brought to the surface by passionate constituents. Gay... (more...)
Concussions at Corona
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2012
It’s a serious epidemic hitting the nation harder than ever before, literally. Concussions are provoking headaches and dizziness and causing long-term health risks and in rare cases, death, for young athletes throughout the country. Students are starting young, competing at a high level and... (more...)
Avery Moss Chooses Nebraska
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
January 3, 2012
Many high school athletes spend years of their educational career putting in countless hours of sweat and effort, preparing themselves for the next level: collegiate athletics. Though, not many stumble upon a sport they’ve never played before their junior year and end up with nine full-ride... (more...)
Casey Benson
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
December 1, 2011
Standing 6-foot-3, Corona’s starting varsity point guard sophomore Casey Benson was the first freshman to make varsity in the school’s history. Benson’s love for the game started at age 4, and what has become undeniable by coaches and spectators is his ability to handle and shoot the... (more...)
The air conditioning issue heats up around campus
Preslie Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2011
“Most classes are either really hot or really cold and it switches back and forth randomly,” junior Maceo Brown said. It’s a fact that a majority of classrooms are scorching hot, goose-bump cold, abnormally humid, or occasionally somewhere in between. It’s also a fact that the air-conditioning... (more...)
Meet principal Brent Brown
Preslie Hirsch, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2011
Q: Why did you decide to switch to Corona? A: Because Corona is a fantastic school. I think another reason was I was ready to become a principal, I had, ,been an assistant principal for eight years (at Marcos de Niza.) Corona was my first choice of any one that opened. I applied and, fortunately... (more...)
Singing for the Turley Foundation
Preslie Hirsch
March 8, 2011
Track season is underway and members of the team sold car wash tickets to benefit the Susan Mortensen Turley Foundation, raising money for young adults with cancer. But seniors Noah Brown and Jared Hirschl took their own initiative to help the foundation. “Jared was originally raising money... (more...)
Todd Peat signs with University of Nebraska
Preslie Hirsch
February 2, 2011
Senior Todd Peat signed the letter of intent at Johnson Elementary in Mesa today to play Division I football at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Several factors went into the last minute decision. “I made my decision last night at like nine o’clock,” Peat admited. With the support... (more...)
AztecTown opens students’ eyes
Preslie Hirsch
November 19, 2010
From Nov. 10-13 approximately 80 students, predominantly from Corona but accompanied by 15 Marcos de Niza students, participated in activities, lectures and bonding exercises centered around unity, diversity, and leadership at AztecTown camp. I found the experience very enlightening and beneficial.... (more...)
Assembly format tweaked
Preslie Hirsch
September 10, 2010
“Be afraid, be very afraid,” Student Council sponsor Ben Forbes said regarding the fall sports assembly on Sept. 3. Every year a pep assembly takes place at the beginning of the fall sports seasons to get the students fired up about the year and to introduce the fall athletes. “We started... (more...)
Figments
Preslie Hirsch
March 5, 2010
The newest production from the theatre department, Figments, will take place on Friday and Saturday evening. “It’s both witty and funny. The characters are over the top,” said director Nick Taylor. Some of the students who star in the play include Rafiel Rosales, Lianna St. Amand and... (more...)
NAHS Art Show
Preslie Hirsch
January 22, 2010
NAHS (National Art Honors Society) put on an art show in the auditorium lobby. It was displayed during the play on Jan. 25, giving those walking into the show a chance to stop and admire. Many different types of art were displayed. Including pen and ink, pencil, watercolor, oil pastels and... (more...)
Wrestling
Preslie Hirsch
January 13, 2010
Wrestling season is well underway, and Corona’s record for the season so far is 18-1. Helping with this success is the fact that no players are yet to be seriously injured. There were some significant wins in the most recent meet against Mountain View that helped Corona beat them 54-5. Jason... (more...)
Golf
Preslie Hirsch
September 11, 2009
The boys and girls golf teams’ seasons have begun, and players and coaches are optimistic about a sucessful season. “I believe that the girls are very coachable. All the girls are focused and ready to improve themselves and the team,” coach Pat Reed said. “I think that losing five seniors... (more...)
Girls Volleyball
Preslie Hirsch
September 11, 2009
Girls’ volleyball held try-outs the first week of school, with approximately 55 girls trying out. The Corona volleyball program now has 42 girls all together. “We will do very well this season. We have a team that’s willing to put in a lot of effort and time to get better,” returning... (more...)
