Homecoming Asking Week: Thursday

Sandy Cho and Shayna Hume|September 12, 2013

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Walking out of the school in protest of gun violence, sophomore Moubon Kurukumbi and the members of the “Done With Guns” organization make their way to the track field. “Back in middle school, we tried to do something like this but it never really worked out,” Kurukumbi said. “Once I got to Jefferson, I realized I needed to make an impact and I heard they did walkouts for other stuff in the past, so I thought it would be a good idea to start an organization called ‘Done With Guns’ to help organize walkouts, and email legislators.”

Photo Gallery: ‘Done with Guns’ walkout

Handing out baked goods, junior Congressional debater Soham Jain serves customers alongside other speech and debate members. The bake sale was successful and was able to make over $200. “We got people to sign up and collectively sell the food,” junior Anirudh Chintaluri said.

Sugar and flour, eggs and profits

Though students may not like these tough-to-read stories, whether it be because it is homework or it’s just hard to read, they can serve as a gateway to deeper thought and understanding of history and their identity. “This may not be your favorite book or the book you’re going to read on a beach,” Henry said. “We go through these books and we learn things that are hard and we come out better for it on the other side.”

History in our books

“We are revamping the lost and found to be more labeled and organized for students,” safety and security assistant Calvin Robertson said. The lost and found, in room 10, reopened at the start of the new quarter after remodeling into a fresh new system.

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Senior Aurora Zary and junior Anna Chau run after the soccer ball as they move into the opposing team’s half. “It was definitely a game to be remembered, and I think it’s just a reflection of how hard we all have been working,” junior Josie Clayton added.

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Pictured next to senior Gloria Bao with phlebotomist Mohammad Katawazai seen in the back, senior Demetra-Aurora Tudorache gets her blood drawn. “I was a little nervous because I didn’t want to faint, that was a big issue for me. But the volunteers were super nice, super knowledgeable, Tudorache said. They told me everything step by step, so it was totally fine.

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