Category : A&E

Confused and interrupted, thousands of Tesoro students and teachers rushed to the football field after having heard the Fire Alarm during fifth period on Friday. While the majority of teachers resort to postponing tests and halting lectures, one class alone stands apart in the crowd. The legendary teacher of the ill-fated AP European History students, Mrs. Thompson, resumed her lecture once settled on the field. The class was studying the period following World War II: a chapter of paramount importance in the curriculum. “I just- I couldn’t afford to waste even a minute with these guys. They have their final and the AP test just around the corner, and they still have a bit to go,” said a determined and dedicated Mrs. Thompson. The students put in just as much effort in learning as the teacher put into teaching despite the commotion around them. “If Mrs. Thompson hadn’t continued teaching us, we would have had to stay even after the bell, which would take away time from going home and studying, so she really helped,” says sophomore Nicholas Chen.  With final exams looming imminently, students appreciate their teacher more than ever. Sophomore Allie Carter says, “If it wasn’t for how much dedication she puts into teaching us, I wouldn’t stand a chance on the AP test. I’m still scared, but at least now I’ll go in giving it everything that she’s given us- which is a whole lot.”