Glendale High School Almanac 2008

Datebook
By The Numbers
Who's Who
Price Index

Registration Days:
August 24 - First day of Program Pickup
August 27 - Second day of Program Pickup and Freshman Orientation (group 1)
August 28 - Third day of Program Pickup and Freshman Orientation (group 2)
August 29 - Fourth and final day of Program Pickup

First Day of School:Tuesday, September 4
Last Day of School:Thursday, June 19

Senior Portraits: Class of 2008 senior portraits were taken during August and September 2007 at Bronson Photography in Montrose. If you want more prints made of your senior poses, order them now. Bronson Photography, 2060 Montrose Ave., Montrose, CA 91020. 818-249-5864. http://www.bronsonphotography.com/

Yearbook
Editor-in-Chief: George Hakopiants. Volume 100. First Day of Issue: 6-2-08. 900 books ordered.
$80, $75 with ASB Card, $70 as part of the Survival Kit. Starting June 2 the price rose to a flat rate of $90 with no ASB Card discount.

Explosion
Editors-in-Chief: Mari Hambardsumyan and Amanda West (Issues 1-4), Christina Der Sarkissian (issues 5-7). Volume 92. 7 issues.
Publication dates: Oct. 5, Nov. 9, Dec. 14, Feb. 15, Mar. 28, May 9, June 19

Drama Productions
Disney High School Musical On Stage!
November 28, 29, 30 in the auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
$10 ($8 with ASB)

Lysistrata
May 20, 21, 23 in Ye Little Theatre, 7:00 p.m.
$8 ($6 with ASB)

Club/Group Sponsored Dances
Link Crew Dance for Freshmen in North Gym, September 4. Free.
Welcome Back to School Dance ("Rock The Night in the Black Light"). Senior Class sponsored dance in North Gym, September 15. $10, $8 with ASB card.
Halloween Dance ("Bewitched"). Drill Team, Sophomore Class, Friends Across Borders sponsored dance in North Gym, October 18. $7, $6 with ASB card.
Sadie Hawkins Dance. Junior Class sponsored dance in north gym. January 31.
Salsa Night. Spanish Club sponsored dance in cafeteria, March 28. $8, $7 with ASB card.
Spring Fling Dance ("Flashing Lights Dance"). Sophomore Class sponsored dance in North Gym, April 4. $8, $7 with ASB card.

Pep Rallies (in south gym)
Fall: September 28 ("A Day at the Circus")
Homecoming: November 9
Winter: January 11 ("Battle of the Sexes")
Spring: April 11 ("Mythology")
Academic: June 6 ("To Infinity and Beyond")

Back To School Night: September 15

Round Up: October 25 (27th annual) in quad. Admission: $1.00.

Homecoming Activities
Pep Rally: Friday, November 9, 2nd period double assembly in south gym. New "pep rally" double assembly bell schedule puts snack in between rallies.
Homecoming Football Game vs. Hoover: November 9
Admission: $6.00, free with ASB Card
Final Score: Glendale 35, Hoover 7

Homecoming Dance: Saturday, November 10
Admission: $55, $45 with ASB Card, $35 as part of the Survival Kit
Location: Santa Anita Park in Arcadia
Theme: Who Dunnit
Court:
King Zane Archer
Prince Yashar Bahman
Prince Paulo Balbarin
Prince Jermaine Coleman
Prince Justin Frazier
Prince James Hunter

Queen Joyce Yoon
Princess Amy Bishop
Princess Andrea Cistulli
Princess Maria "Peachy" Galvez
Princess Casey Sripramong
Princess Kristen Ward

Club Picture Day: December 5

Emily Argueta performs at the Variety Show.

Variety Show: December 6-7
$10 at the door, $8 advance, $7 with ASB card.

Annual Holiday Choir Concert: December 11
$7, $5 with ASB card.

Annual Holiday Instrumental Music Concert: December 13
$7, $5 with ASB card.

Unconcert: February 21-22
Admission: $10, $8 with ASB Card
Theme: You Can't Stop The Beat

Winter Formal: February 23
Location: The Brand Collection, Downtown Glendale
Theme: Behind the Mask
Admission: $35, $30 with ASB Card
Court:
King Michael Rodriguez and Queen Lena Nersesian
Junior Princes: Darryl Arreza, Carl Faylona
Junior Princesses: Mara Garcia, Wendy Toscano
Sophomore Prince: AC Villanueva
Sophomore Princess: Hillary Henderson
Freshman Prince: Jimmy Bae
Freshman Princess: Sally Noh

Fashion Club Fashion Show: February 27

Juniors were the big winners at the Oratorical, taking top honors for tableau and discipline.

Oratorical: March 6 (99th annual)
Theme: Technology: A Double Edged Sword
Winners:
Tableau: Juniors
Speech: Sophomores (Speaker: Christine Garibian)
Spirit: Seniors
Discipline: Juniors

Dance Class Recital: March 14

Scholastic Bowl: March 17

Open House: April 4

PNMA Selection Saturday: April 5. Club reps meet to interview PNMA semi-finalists in the library.

Spring Break: April 14-18

Senior Class Co-Advisor Rick Sherrick sets up the Class of 2008 panoramic picture.

Senior Panoramic Picture: May 19
Senior Slide Show: May 19
Hypnotist Show: May 19

Prom tickets go on sale: May 20

Prom: June 7
Petersen Automotive Museum, 7:00 p.m. - midnight
Theme: Driving Down Memory Lane
Admission: $95, $90 with ASB Card, $80 as part of the Survival Kit.
Court:
King Jonathan Lineses
Prince Robert Berberian
Prince Saiful Haque
Prince Robert Kim
Prince Kristoffer Santiago

Queen Gervea Ornopia
Princess Rita Assoian
Princess Jennifer Dowty
Princess Beradin Jezah
Princess Rita Kokshanian

Henrietta Movsessian is named 2008 PNMA winner.

PNMA Assembly: May 23
Finalists: Shaunt Attarian, Amy Bishop, Henrietta Movsessian, Gervea Ornopia, Kristen Ward
Winner: Henrietta Movsesseian
Winner gets $1,000 scholarship. Finalists receive $100 each.

Senior Awards Night: May 29

Cap and Gown Distribution: June 4

GHSA (Glendale High Service Award) (15th annual):
"They make Glendale High a Better Place"
Amy Bishop, Andrea Cistulli, Kyle Cloos, Christina Der Sarkissian, Monserrat Diaz, Kristen Elliot, George Hakopiants, Jon Harrison, Justin Hemaidan, Anahit Isaghulyan, Lennie Kang, Pateel Krikorian, Claire LaPolt, Joyce Librando, Henrietta Movsessian, Gervea Ornopia, Azatui Sahakian, Kristoffer Santiago, Kenneth Villanueva, Kristen Ward

Senior Luau (Cancelled): June 8, $7 or $5 with ASB Card. Rescheduled to June 18 after school. Cancelled due to lack of ticket sales.

At Baccalaureate, outgoing 2008 Senior Class President Gervea Ornopia participates in the traditional candle lighting ceremony.

Baccalaureate: June 15, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 4:00 p.m. (free)
Keynote Speaker: Shawna Metcalf

Graduation: June 19, 6:00 p.m. Grads get 6 complimentary tickets. Can purchase up to 4 more at $5 each.

Grad Night at Disneyland: June 19. $75, $70 with ASB Card. 14 busses left at 9:45 p.m.

Datebook

August
24 - First day of Program Pickup
27 - Second day of Program Pickup and Freshman Orientation (group 1)
28 - Third day of Program Pickup and Freshman Orientation (group 2)
29 - Fourth and final day of Program Pickup

September
4 - First Day of School
4 - Link Crew Dance with Freshmen in North Gym
10 - PTSA Meeting in Library, 7:00 p.m.
13 - First home football game of year (vs. La Canada) 7:00 p.m.
15 - Back To School Dance in North Gym, 7:00 p.m.
18 - Student Info Day
18-20 - Club Rush Week (in quad)
21 - Freshman Class Elections (at lunch in quad)
21 - Football vs. South Pasadena at Moyse Stadium, 7:00 p.m.
28 - Fall Pep Rally (in South Gym)
28 - Football vs. Burroughs at Moyse Stadium, 7:00 p.m.

October
1 - Collaboration Day Bell Schedule
1 - PTSA Meeting in Library, 7:00 p.m.
4 - Back to School Night (Minimum Day Bell Schedule)
5 - Explosion Issue #1
11 - Football vs. Arcadia at Moyse Stadium, 7:00 p.m.
15 - Underclassman Picture Day (in North Gym)
18 - Halloween Costume Party and Dance, 7:00 p.m.
19 - Student Holiday (no school)
19 - Football vs. Crescenta Valley (Away Side), 7:00 p.m.
22-26 - Red Ribbon Week
23 - Instrumental Music Concert in auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
25 - 27th Annual Round Up 6:00 p.m.
30 - College and Career Fair (at Glendale Civic Auditorium)
31 - Student Dress Up for Halloween
31 - UCLA Blood Drive

November
1 - Homecoming Court Election
2 - End of First Quarter (Minimum Day Bell Schedule)
2 - ASB lines the G on G Hill
4 - Standard Time begins. Set clocks back 1 hour.
5 - Collaboration Day Bell Schedule
5 - PTSA Executive Board Meeting in Library
9 - Explosion Issue #2
9 - Homecoming Pep Rally (in South Gym) (Special Bell Schedule)
9 - Homecoming Football Game vs. Hoover (Home Side), 7:00 p.m.
10 - Homecoming Dance at Santa Anita Park
12 - Holiday (Veteran's Day) (no school)
21-23 - Thanksgiving Holiday (No school) (School resumes Monday, Nov. 26)
28-30 - "Disney High School Musical On Stage" in auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

December
3 - Collaboration Day Bell Schedule
5 - Club Picture Day
5-9 - PTSA Sponsored Toy and Book Drive
6-7 - Variety Show (in auditorium) 7:00 p.m.
11 - Annual Holiday Choir Concert in auditorium 7:00 p.m.
13 - Annual Holiday Instrumental Music Concert in auditorium 7:00 p.m.
14 - Explosion Issue #3
14 - Double Assembly (Holiday Concert Highlights).
17 - Jan. 1 - Winter Break (No school) (School resumes Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008)

January
2 - School resumes
7 - Collaboration Day Bell Schedule
7 - PTSA Meeting in Library, 7:00 p.m.
11 - Winter Pep Rally (in South Gym)
21 - Holiday (Martin Luther King Day) (no school)
22-25 - Yellow Ribbon Week
29 - Finals Periods 1 & 2
30 - Finals Periods 3 & 4
31 - Finals Periods 5 & 6 (End of First Semester)
31 - Sadie Hawkins Dance in North Gym

February
1 - Student Holiday (no school)
4 - Collaboration Day Bell Schedule
6 - 10th Grade Parents Night 6:00 p.m.
11 - Holiday (Lincoln Birthday) (no school)
15 - Explosion Issue #4
18 - Holiday (President's Day) (no school)
21-22 - Unconcert
23 - Winter Formal (junior class sponsored dance)
27 - Fashion Club Fashion Show in auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
29 - Leap Year (extra day in February this year)

March
3 - Collaboration Day Bell Schedule
6 - Oratorical (in auditorium)
7 - Student Holiday (no school)
9 - Daylight Saving Time begins. Set clocks forward 1 hour.
11 - PTSA Meeting in Library, 7:00 p.m.
13 - ASB Elections for 2008-2009
14 - Dance class performance in auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
17 - Scholastic Bowl, in auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
19 - VAPA Assembly (Double Assembly Bell Schedule)
27 - Class Elections for 2008-2009
28 - Explosion Issue #5
28 - Salsa Night Dance in cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.
31 - Collaboration Day Bell Schedule

April
3 - Open House (Minimum Day Schedule)
4 - Spring Fling Dance (Sophomore Class sponsored dance) (in South Gym)
5 - PNMA Selection Saturday in library
11 - Spring Pep Rally (in South Gym)
11 - 3rd Quarter Ends (Minimum Day Schedule)
14-18 - Spring Break (School resumes April 21)
24 - Armenian Genocide Assembly (in auditorium)
29 - Symphonic Orchestra Concert, in auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Free.
30 - STAR Testing - Day 1

May
1 - STAR Testing - Day 2
2 - STAR Testing - Day 3
5 - Collaboration Day Bell Schedule
5 - PTSA Meeting in Library, 7:00 p.m.
9 - Explosion Issue #6
19 - Senior Day (Panoramic Picture, Hypnotist, Slide Show) (in South Gym)
20,21,23 - Drama Production in Ye Little Theatre - Lysistrata. 7:00 p.m.
22 - Spring Choir Concert in the auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
23 - PNMA Assembly (Double Assembly Bell Schedule)
26 - Holiday (Memorial Day) (no school)
28 - Instrumental Concert in the auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
29 - Senior Awards Night in the auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

June
2 - Collaboration Day Bell Schedule
2 - First day of yearbook distribution
4 - Cap and Gown Distribution (6th period and after school)
4 - One Act plays in Ye Little Theatre
5-6 - Dance Drill Revue
6 - Academic Pep Rally (in South Gym)
7 - Senior Prom (Petersen Automotive Museum, 7:00 p.m. - midnight)
9 - PTSA Meeting in Library, 6:00 p.m.
11 - Senior Finals part 1 for periods 5 & 6
12 - Senior Finals part 2 for periods 5 & 6
13 - Senior Finals part 1 for periods 3 & 4
15 - Baccalaurette 4 p.m. in St. Mark's Episcopal Church
16 - Senior Finals part 2 for periods 3 & 4
17 - Finals for all grades periods 1 & 2
18 - Finals for grades 9 through 11 periods 3 & 4
18 - Graduation Rehearsal 11:00 a.m.
19 - Finals Periods 5 & 6 (no seniors)
19 - Explosion Issue #7
19 - Graduation Rehearsal 8:00 a.m. (seniors starting in auditorium, moving to field)
19 - Graduation 6:00 p.m.
19 - Grad Nite at Disneyland (14 busses left at 9:45 p.m.)

Total school enrollment: 3,120
Total graduating class: 579

Top Grade Point Averages:
Valedictorian: Jennifer Thang (4.347 GPA)
Salutatorian: Mei-Ling Terry (4.288 GPA)

Student Government:
2007-2008 School Year
ASB Officers 2007-2008
President - Anahit Isaghulyan
Vice President - Henrietta Movsessian
Secretary - Lena Nersesian
Director of Finance - Nare Kupelian
Director of Activities - Carin Kellzi
Director of Publicity - Joyce Yoon
Director of Academics - Kip Lima
Director of Clubs and Inter-School Relations - Amanda Potchanatayparuk
Director of Assemblies - Joyce Librando
Boys' Athletics Rep - David Mansuryan
Girls' Athletics Rep - Samantha Dickens
VAPA Rep - Ashleigh Armstrong
Spirit Rep - Zareh Markarian
Spirit Rep - Lilia Gharibian

Seniors - Class of 2008
President - Gervea Ornopia
Vice President - Lennie Kang
Secretary - Erin Taketomo
Director of Finance - Kristen Elliot
Director of Publicity - Pateel Krikorian

Juniors - Class of 2009
President - Jennifer Movsessian
Vice President - Miya Joo
Secretary - Lilia Gharibian
Director of Finance - Eun Sun Cho
Director of Publicity - Rosanne Ornopia

Sophomores - Class of 2010
President - Mineh Petrosian
Vice President - Shant Alvandyan
Secretary - Nicole Astorian
Director of Finance - Monika Zadoury
Director of Publicity - Mary Cagulada

Freshmen - Class of 2011
President - Lauren Fong
Vice President - Janice Boonkrong
Secretary - Phien Le
Director of Finance - Christine Dzhabrayan
Director of Publicity - Andrea Viau

Faculty Advisors:
ASB: Mary Hazlett
Class of 2008: Chet Marcheque and Rick Sherrick
Class of 2009: Nicola Lamb and Lisa Peerali
Class of 2010: Mark Bauman and Kim Perner
Class of 2011: Chris Funaro and Vrej Mikaelian

Price Index - June 19, 2008
20 years from now you won’t believe how cheap things were when you graduated.

Prices accurate as of June 19, 2008, the last day of school.

United States Population: 299,398,484 (2006 Census Estimate)
Glendale, California Population: 207,007 (2005 state govt. count) New signs went up on freeways with this higher number in late 2006.)
California Minimum Wage: $8.00 per hour (raised by 50 cents on January 1, 2008)
Gasoline: $4.65/gal. (87 octane), $4.75/gal. (89 octane), $4.87/gal. (91 octane)
First Class Postage Stamp: 42 cents (raised by 1 cent on May 12, 2008)
Legal music download: 99 cents per song
Blank CD-Rs: $24.98 (100 Memorex, 80 min.)
Compact Disc: $18.98 (list price)
DVD Rental: $4.59 (Blockbuster Video)

Disneyland Admission: $66.00 (ages 10 and up), $56.00 (ages 3-9) One park, one day.

Music Charts:
Top Five Songs the Week of Graduation (Billboard Hot 100 Singles and Tracks):
1. Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
2. I Kissed a Girl (Katy Perry)
3. Lollipop (Lil Wayne)
4. Bleeding Love (Leona Lewis)
5. Take A Bow (Rihanna)

Top Five Albums the Week of Graduation (Billboard Hot 200 Albums):
1. Tha Carter III (Lil Wayne)
2. Definition of Real (Plies)
3. NOW 28 (Various Artists)
4. Indestructible (Disturbed)
5. Here I Stand (Usher)

iTunes Top Songs:
1. I Kissed a Girl (Katy Perry)
2. 7 Things (Miley Cyrus)
3. Disturbia (Rihanna)
4. When I Grow Up (The Pussycat Dolls)
5. Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
6. Play My Music (Jonas Brothers)
7. Shake It (Metro Station)
8. Forever (Chris Brown)
9. Pocketful Of Sunshine (Natasha Bedingfield)
10. This Is Me (Demi Lovata and Joe Jonas)

iTunes Top albums:
1. Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
2. Camp Rock Soundtrack
3. Tha Carter III (Lil Wayne)
4. One of the Boys (Katy Perry)
5. Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace (The Offspring)
6. Sex and the City Soundtrack
7. Bo Fo Sho EP (Bo Burnham)
8. For Your Consideration (Kathy Griffin)
9. Flavors Of Entanglement (Alanis Morissette)
10. Indestructible (Disturbed)

AT40 American Top 40:
1. Bleeding Love (Leona Lewis)
2. Take a Bow (Rihanna)
3. Sexy Can I (Ray J)
4. Love in this Club (Usher)
5. Lollipop (Lil Wayne)
6. Damaged (Danity Kane)
7. Leavin' (Jesse McCartney)
8. Pocketful Of Sunshine (Natasha Bedingfield)
9. No Air (Jordin Sparks (with Chris Brown)
10. I Kissed a Girl (Katy Perry)

At The Movies:
Adult Admission:
Pacific Glendale 18, Americana at Brand: $11.75 (adult), $9.75 (senior), $8.75 (child)
Mann Glendale Exchange 10: $11.00 (adult), $9.00 (senior), $8.00 (child)

Top 10 Movies the Week of Graduation (Weekend of June 13-15) (boxofficemojo.com):
1. The Incredible Hulk
2. Kung Fu Panda
3. The Happening
4. You Don't Mess With the Zohan
5. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
6. Sex and the City
7. Iron Man
8. The Strangers
9. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
10. What Happens in Vegas

Television:
Top 10 Television Shows for the 2007-2008 Season (Adults 18-49):
1. American Idol (Tuesday)
2. American Idol (Wednesday)
3. Desperate Housewives
4. House
5. NBC Sunday Night Football
6. The Moment of Truth
7. Grey's Anatomy
8. Heroes
9. Dancing With The Stars (Monday)
10. Hell's Kitchen

On The Newsstand:
Newsweek Magazine: $5.95
Time Magazine: $4.95
Los Angeles Times: 50 cents (daily), $1.50 (Sunday)
TV Guide: $2.99

On The Menu:
McDonald's: Big Mac: $3.19, Quarter Pounder: $3.19
In-N-Out: Double Double: $2.95, Cheeseburger: $1.95, Hamburger: $1.65, French Fries: $1.19, Shake: $1.79

At the Super Market:
Milk: $4.49/gal. (Vitamin D Homogenized)
Bread: $3.79/loaf (Weber’s Large, 24 oz.)
Eggs: $3.19/dozen (Ralph’s Brand Large AA)
Coca-Cola: $1.89 (2 liter bottle), $1.69 (20-oz. bottle), $5.69 (12 12-oz. cans)
Candy Bar: 79 cents (Kit Kat, 1.5 oz.; Nestle Crunch, 1.55 oz.)
Coffee: $4.99 (Maxwell House 13 oz. can)
Sugar: $3.49 (5 lbs. C&H Granulated)
Bottled Water: $3.99 (Aquafina 6 pk. 16.9 oz bottles)
Detergent: $9.99 (Tide, 70 oz.)
Cheese: $3.49 (Kraft American Singles, 12 slices, 2/3 oz. each)
Ground Beef: $10.47 (3 lbs. 80% lean)