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David mendez 6th Grader at Zuni Hills elementary1. You are a wrestler, tell us about that? How did you get started? I started wrestling with my dad because he is a coach at high school.

2. Have you won any awards/trophies?Not yet, I’ve only been in a few tournaments. I plan on working on it.

3. How long have you been doing this? Do you wrestle for your school or an outside team?I started wrestling around five years old. This is my second year of practicing with Liberty High Wrestling Club.

4. What is the hardest thing about wrestling that you have had to learn?Remembering moves when I’m in the middle of a match.

5. What are some of your other hobbies and interests?Fishing and hunting. 6. What do you aspire to be when you grow up?A Marine Biologist.

7. Where do you go to school? What is your favorite subject? Zuni Hills Elementary, Math.

8. If you were to have any superpower what would it be?A shape shifter and turn into the Hulk.

9. If you could explain yourself in three words only, what would they be?Loving, smart and athletic.

10. Anything else that you would like to say, any shout-outs that you would like to make?I want to thank my dad. Z

“i started wrestling with my dad because he is a coach at high school.”


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1. How long have you been a part of Arizona Sunrays? Three years, first year in jazz and the last two years in Dance Company. I also danced with a ballet studio when I was 3-7 years old and danced in The Nutcracker a few times.

2. Tell us about one of your coaches? What makes him/her a great coach? Jen Warsaw, she is Director of Dance at Sunrays and teaches several of my classes. She is awesome in her teaching and inspires me to push myself to be better. She believed that I could be awesome, even though I started dance later than most in my life, and I really appreciate her for that. She is choreographing and coaching me in a solo this year, which I plan to do in competitions later this year.

3. How many different types of dance do you practice? Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Musical Theatre.

4. What is your favorite? Why is this your favorite? Lyrical and contemporary are my favorites, because they’re mixture of styles and in these styles I am able to express myself in a way that just feels natural.

5. What are you studying at ASU? Anthropology, but I’m also considering a double major in dance or history. I earned my Associates of Arts degree from PVCC last year when I graduated from Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center High School, so I have many of my prerequisites already completed.

6. If you could have your dream job, what would it be?I’m not really sure, but considering that I want a double major, I think that I will either end up being a dance teacher or doing research in anthropology, specifically archaeology. These are two very different careers, but I like the fact that a double

major could open me up to both interests, wherever I want to go with them. Maybe I’ll do both!

7. How do you juggle college and dance? What are some tips that you would give to our younger readers? It’s important to manage your time and make sure that you really want something before you commit to it, so that you will push through when it gets difficult. I also work at the dance studio helping to teach and leading dance and gymnastics birthday parties and nanny two days a week, so it’s important that I stay focused on work, but it’s also important to stay committed to my Company and my team members. I would also suggest making time to just have fun and breathe. That is so important. If you never make time to relax, it can become too much.

8. How has college life been so far? What do you find the hardest about attending college? Getting used to the increased workload and adapting to different expectations of different professors. College is hard, but it’s also exciting to be so in charge of your education and to get to learn what you want to learn, so I’ve really been enjoying it, even though it was a major adjustment at first.

9. Do you aspire to be a dancer at ASU one day? I may do my double major in dance, but definitely plan on taking classes next year and getting involved in one of the many dance groups that are offered at ASU. Z


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time to be swept up in the spirit of the season.

But what does that truly mean?At Grand Canyon University, the spirit of the season is about much more than the oohs and ahhs exchanged on Christmas morning over mounds of brightly wrapped gifts. Rather, it’s about reflecting on the time that’s passed, the time ahead, and most of all, reaching out to those in need.

Have you thought of ways you can make a difference this holiday season? If not, consider:Helping put food on Valley tables. For many, the holiday meal is the focal point of Christmas Day. Yet thousands of families right here in our community struggle with poverty. While tables may be overflowing with turkey and all the trimmings, more than one in five families in our state do not have enough money to buy the food they need on a daily basis, according to the Food Research and Action Center. Donating food items, cash or time serving others at a local food bank is one of the most rewarding ways to celebrate the season.

Being Santa. One of the GCU community’s favorite ways to give back this time of year is through its Canyon Cares Christmas program, where staff and students choose tags with gift ideas for local children

in need. Gifts are purchased, wrapped and then given to the families represented by each tag. Launching your own Canyon Cares or participating in worthy programs such as Angel Trees at shopping malls also can go a long way in making Christmas special for families across the Valley. Tags include gender, age and a list of wish list items from a small toy or gadget to basic essentials as simple as socks and warm sweaters.

Performing selfless acts of kindness. During the holidays – like always – the best gifts are selfless acts of kindness. So why not seek out opportunities in the local community to get involved, mobilize others and spread holiday cheer? In GCU’s “Canyon Corridor,” more than 300 families are united for an afternoon lunch and crafts. There are dozens more events across the Valley that are clamoring for volunteers and supporters. Contact any of our community’s vast number of churches or nonprofit organizations for details on how to help.

While it is easy to get swept up in the holiday frenzy, the spirit of the season is about giving from the heart and remembering those less fortunate. After all, there is no greater gift than giving of the heart.

Tim Griffin is Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students and Campus Pastor at Grand Canyon University. For more information about Grand Canyon University, visit www.gcu.edu.

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“I am really excited about the expansion of the school. I really like New Way and now since we have a new bigger school, there can be more friends that can enroll. My favorite things about New Way are my friends, teachers, Mr. Walker and Mrs. Ross. I really like it because it is a new beginning for New Way.” ~Morgan Zall

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Quin Daynes 1st Grader at the odyssey Preparatory academy

What are your 3 favorite things about first grade?I like to do projects, I like to have P.E. and I like to see my teacher. Do you play any sports? If so, what sports do you play?Yes, Soccer.

What are other hobbies you like to do? What is your favorite?I like to draw, play with my pet shops, and swim. Swimming is my favorite.

You’re the oldest in your family, what are some of your favorite things to do with your brothers?Play cars, and play with my baby brother.

What do you LOVE about your school? I love seeing my teacher. I love having a Christmas and Spring concert where we all sing.

Your mom tells us you have a big family! How many cousins do you have? 50 first cousins!

If you could give a shout out to anyone who would it be? What would you say?Emma D., from my class, because she is kind. Z


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Angel Malak is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix Woodrow C. Scoutten/Tolleson Branch Youth of the Year! Angel is a 16-year-old junior at University High who has

been part of the Clubs for 9 years!

Nine years is a long time! What has kept you a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs? I love the environment. The staff has changed a lot since I was 7, but everyone who comes in has the same love for working here. The staff are always friendly, and you can really tell that they love what they do.

Do you think you’ve grown a lot since joining the Club?Definitely. When I was little I wasn’t very social and I liked to just kind of do my own thing, but now I love getting to know new people. The Club also sparked my love of reading. The Club’s library always seemed to have more books than the kids section of the library by my house, so I was always checking things out from the Club.

How did you feel when you learned you were Youth of the Year?I was so excited! I walked in one day and they said, “Guess what? You’re the new Youth of the Year!” I know a lot of the previous youths of the year and know that it’s a really amazing program.

What are some of your favorite memories from the Club? I really love the Keystone Club. It’s kind of like student council but for teens. We had a statewide conference last month and I got to bond with a lot of other talented teens from all over Arizona. There was a lot of work to do, but we all had a lot of fun. Day for Kids is also always really fun. I loved being part of the games when I was a little kid, and now that I’m older, I get to run the activities and watch kids having fun.

Can you tell me a little bit about University High? University High is a highly selective college prep school that shares a campus with Tolleson Union High School. You start at University High taking a lot of advanced classes so that by the time you’re a senior you’re taking all AP classes.

That sounds great! How do you like it?I really love it. Right now, I’m part of National Honor Society and I am already taking a couple senior level classes even though I’m just a junior. We don’t have any sports teams, though, so I cheerlead for Tolleson Union High School.

What do you plan to do after high school? I plan to go to a University — Stanford would be my first pick, but after that I’d go with U of A or NAU. After that, I’m going to go to Medical School and study either pediatrics or neurology. Z

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Every month, two star members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix Tri-City West/Thornwood Branch are declared Members of the Month. The winners show good character, community

involvement and academic success.

This past October, honorees were 12-year-old Anthony and 7-year- old Annabelle.

Anthony has made great strides since he began at the Club — he has become a great role model to other members and earns A’s and B’s in all of his classes. Anthony is such an inspiration; he was even this month’s FOX Sports Character Counts Kid of the Month!

Annabelle always arrives with a smile and a positive attitude. If you see her in the Club, you know she will be helping the staff and encouraging her friends to get involved in the daily activities.

As outstanding Club members, Anthony and Annabelle were honored with a short assembly and a display at the front of the Club will showcase their accomplishments.

To find out more about how you could become Member of the Month, ask your parents’ permission to visit www.bgcmp.org. Z anthony annabelle

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nico & Jazz grundy 4th Graders at the odyssey Preparatory academy

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1. Tell us about Odyssey Preparatory Academy? How long have you been going there? I have been going there for five years now since kindergarten.

2. What is the coolest thing about your school? The coolest thing is that in P.E. you get to play dodge ball and sprint tag, and I hang out with my friends.

3. You just started playing Football this year? Tell us about this. Do you like it so far? Yes, I love playing football. The best part about it is that you get to tackle people and I learn that if you play hard and try your best, you can earn a jersey.

4. What position do you play? Middle line backer and safety.

5. Do you play any other sports in school or club sports? I do play kickball and track and field.

6. Tell us about one of your favorite teachers? My mom is my favorite teacher because she teaches me more than other teachers. Mrs. Caufield is also one of my favorite teachers because she makes math easy.

7. What do you aspire to be when you grow up?When I grow up, I want to be a principal in a school so I can deal with the “bad” kids and give them warnings and referrals.

8. How do you feel about being in the same grade as your younger sister? I feel kind of weird because a lot of times, some of my friends think that because my sister is only 8 years old, they think that she should be in 3rd grade.

9. Who do you look up to in your life right now?My friends K.J, Alec, and Nick because they are always there for me, they help me, and they always stand up for me. I also look up to my mom because she is always there for me, she loves me, she feeds me, she takes good care of me, and she says the prayers with me every night. I also look up to James, my step dad, because he is funny and nice, respectful and loyal. I also look up to my sister Jazz because even though we fight sometimes, she is still very nice and if I need help, she helps me, shares with me, plays with me.

1. What is the best thing about attending Odyssey Preparatory Academy? The best thing for me is that I was able to start learning younger than everyone else and still doing well and having good grades in class. I started kindergarten when I was 4 years old.

2. Between the violin and the piano, which do you like playing better? I really like playing the piano the best because it is easier to learn the positions. When you hit the right notes on the piano it does not change the sound of the note.

3. Tell us about your gymnastics? What event was your favorite? Do you think that you will start practicing again? My favorite event was the bar because it is fun to swing around. I also really liked the trampoline because it was a big trampoline and when you bounced really hard, you are able to do more tricks. I also skipped a few levels and was in the pre-team. I hope that I will be able to go back to gymnastics but it’s really expensive every month.

4. How do you feel about being in the same grade as your older brother? I think it is a pain because we are always fighting and we always see each other a lot during school.

5. Has he been protecting you at school like a big brother should? Sometimes when I get mad he stands up for me, but most of the times, I stand up for myself.

6. What do you aspire to be when you grow up? When I grow up, I want to be a math teacher like my mom because I want to follow my mommy’s footsteps.

7. Tell us about one of your favorite teachers? (Past or present) One of my favorite teachers is my mom because I have less stress in my mom’s class than the other classes. I am able to tell my mom right away if I have an issue.

8. What are some things that you do for fun outside of school? I like swimming, shopping at the mall (but we don’t do it a lot), singing with my microphone, playing pranks on my brother (and I’m really good at it), riding my bike, and getting pedicures with my mommy because it’s our special times together. I also like going to the movies and eating candies, french fries, and pickles. Z


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West Valley December 2013

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