Seniors spend Thanksgiving with college apps

December 1, 2008 – 9:48 am

Thanksgiving Break is traditionally a time for relaxing and hanging out with family, a break from school work and sleeping in.

This was not the case for some Tesoro seniors. Ariana Caronna and Sarah Ayad spent their entire break writing personal statements and sending in their college applications.

“It just feels so great knowing that I got this stressful application process over with,” Ariana Caronna said.

However, some lucky kids got to go on vacation. Katie Cameron spent her entire break on the beautiful island of Oahu. Whether she was laying out on the beach or shopping at the local markets, she had an envious Thanksgiving break. Others visited Disneyland a ridiculous amount of times. Thanks to her nifty yearlong pass, Weston Kilbride was able to go to Disneyland 4 times over the break.

When asked if she ever got sick of it, she replied, “Disneyland is the happiest place on earth, how could I ever get sick of it?”

Of course, the most important day of the break was Thursday, Thanksgiving. For some, this day is a great time to catch up with the family and eat delicious food. For others it is a time to dodge the awkward conversations with their grandparents, or run away from their crazy cousins who are shooting nerf guns at them.


5 Minutes with Royalty

November 22, 2008 – 9:30 am

The Tesoro Tribune sits down with Tesoro’s 2008 Homecoming King and Queen, Kent Kirlikovali and Dana Spencer.
TT: How did it feel to win?
KK: It felt great having all my homies select me. I did it for them basically. It was an honor being selected. I’ve always been popular; they just gave me a crown so [...]


A note on the mid-November slump

November 22, 2008 – 7:34 am

November, ah! November. What a sweet month. It begins with sugar-induced, post-Halloween paralysis and ends with Thanksgiving indulgence. Days are shorter, mornings brighter and cooler, school days slower in passing. But college applicants: hold fast! This can be the pleasantest of times, but also the deadliest of times if you let it have its way
Following [...]


Who is your favorite villain?

November 21, 2008 – 9:06 am

Sweet 16

Wicked Witch of the West vs. Sylar
Nothing is scarier than watching a maniac with a brain fetish on the loose. While the Wicked Witch of the West may have some evil deeds under her belt, the wildly popular musical, “Wicked,” has thrown her into an entirely different light - discounting all previous assumptions as to the extent of her “evilness.” Needless to say, Sylar takes the crown in this round for his continuing commitment towards ruining human lives.
Winner: Sylar

White Witch vs. Ursula
The White Witch and Ursula definitely have something in common - the ability to appeal to our deepest desires and use them against us. While Ursula tempted the innocent Ariel with human life, the White Witch appealed to Edward Pevensie’s desire for power and affection. The White Witch is definitely a threat with her magic powers and thirst for power. Nonetheless, Ursula’s low tenor combined with her multiple appendages definitely add to the fear factor. Round one goes to Ursula and her crooning musical numbers.
Winner: Ursula

The Grinch vs. Magneto
The Grinch may have stolen Christmas, but Magneto’s metal bending skills allow him to dominate any face-off. Although The Grinch incites fear from pint-sized-blonde midgets, Magneto’s awesome powers make him a threat to all of mankind. Brooding, wrinkly, and definitely evil, Magneto is the epitome of corruption and imperfect ideology, pulling ahead with his determination and resolve to achieve his dastardly evil goals. The Grinch’s growing heart kind of disqualifies him anyway.
Winner: The Grinch

Mugato vs. Darth Vader
With his fashion prowess and brainwashing abilities, Mugatu is no push-over-ra-tu. Scheming his way to the top of the fashion pack, Mugatu is a fashion diva with an agenda. Darth Vader on the other hand is terrifying, not only because of his unfortunate-looking helmet, but also because of the ease in which he made the transition from lovable Anakin to scary monster. With his scary breathing noises and deadly lightsaber skills, Darth Vader is the one to beat in this round.
Winner: Darth Vader

Lord Voldemort vs. Malificent
Lord Voldemort reigns supreme as the scariest looking villan ever. Malificent’s comedic green and purple ensemble hardly compare with Moldy Voldie’s snakelike facial features and alarming lack of body hair. With the never ending stream of words that rhyme with “Voldie” (Cue baldie, fartie, Barbie), this ugly composite of err… things, proves the success of his prolific name regonition campaign for most famous villan, with jewels like U-No-Poo- courtesy of the Weasley Twins.
Winner: Lord Voldemort

Cruella de Vil vs. Osama Bin Laden
Cruella de Vil and Osama Bin Laden both share similar qualities- they both love to scheme, decimate innoncent lives for their own purposes, and desperately need new fashion stylists. Although Cruella’s vendetta against 101 spotted puppies irked the ire of PETA, it was hardly comparable to the devastation of 9/11 orchestrated by Bin Laden. Although De Vil’s ensemble and less than desirable facial features have haunted many a puppy’s nightmares, the terrorist wins this round.
Winner: Osama Bin Laden

The Joker vs. CollegeBoard
Evil can be found in the most unlikely of places. Case in point, Collegeboard’s seemingly “cute” mascot may appear innocent to some, but for this senior, a single look at that dreaded acorn elicits fear beyond reading mental comphrehension. On the other gloved hand, The Joker’s haunted image combined with actor Heath Ledger’s untimely death is enough to kill off any laughter within a two mile radius. This round goes to The Joker - finally giving him something to really grin about.
Winner: The Joker

Captain Hook vs. Sauron
These two villans both seem to have a penchant for shiny things, whether they be silver hooks or gold rings. Captain Hook’s relentless pursuit of Peter Pan can prove to be quite frightening at times, and his highly expressive eyes often reveal a little too many of his insecurities, yet his dark curly locks certainly invoke a sense of fear and admiration. However, Sauron’s blazing all-seeing eye takes the crown for this round. Time to “ring” in the winner for round one!
Winner: Sauron

Elite Eight

Lord Voldemort vs. Osama Bin Laden
With the destruction of two of New York City’s most memorable buildings and the lives of 2,974 Americans, Osama Bin Laden definitely has some evil deeds under his belt. Yet even this tragedy melts in comparison to Lord Voldemort’s discrimination of Muggleborns, torture of innocent victims and relentless cold-blooded murder. Avada Kadavra Osama - remember, karma BITES.
Winner: Lord Voldemort


Titan football moves into CIF

November 21, 2008 – 6:00 am

Last Friday, the Titans ended their season perfectly by beating Dana Hills 56-26. Tesoro remains the number one team in the county with a record of 10-0 overall and 5-0 in the South Coast League. This is the first year that Tesoro has had a perfect season, and the second year that Tesoro is the [...]


Camels, queens and other things

November 20, 2008 – 8:00 am

When I heard I was nominated for top 5 I couldn’t believe it. Being a homecoming princess was something you usually only expect in movies. I was completely flabbergasted. After dancing in the homecoming float every year before, finishing out high school as a princess could not have made me any happier. I had counted [...]


High Times at Tesoro High

November 19, 2008 – 9:24 am

There is a drug problem in our community. And it’s not just affecting the lonely, troubled edgy kid who never seems to say anything in class. It’s affecting every demographic. The jocks, the AP students, the slackers, the ASB kids, the girls, the boys, the band kids, the party kids, the clean cut, the preppy [...]


The Last Water Polo Home Game…Sort of

November 17, 2008 – 9:30 am

On Thursday, October 30th, our Titan water polo team beat Aliso Niguel 7-6. It was the day of our Senior farewell; an event in which the seniors on the team are recognized for their years of hard work and commitment with a small gift from the team moms, some words from the coach and a [...]


Tesoro’s Regular Season Ends Perfectly

November 16, 2008 – 1:00 am

The Tesoro Titans beat both the Dana Hills Dolphins 56-26 en route to winning their second consecutive South Coast League Title and their 10th league game in a row.
The game remained close until after the second quarter when the score was 28-13 and Dana scored to make the game 28-20, then Robbie Picazo found Zach [...]


AC/DC Makes a Comeback

November 13, 2008 – 9:40 am

Clearly, bands do get better with age, or at least AC/DC does. In 1973 brothers Angus and Malcolm Young set out to form their own band that, through the years, became one of the most popular musical groups of all time. Their music is a classic example of rock ‘n roll that is handed down [...]