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1. “Silly Love Songs” by Wings
2. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Haley Reinhart
3. “I Want to Write You a Song” by One
Direction
4. “Friday, I’m In Love” by the Cure
5. “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele
6. “Helplessly” by Tatiana Manaois
7. “As Long as You Love Me” by Sleeping at Last
This Valentine’s Day shapes your romantic desires and expectations. Expect great things to happen on romantic front as Jupiter is walking with you giving you boosts as and when you require. Become sure of your own wants and what you want out of your life. Start expressing your feelings without even a penny of doubt in your mind. So, all in all it will be a great learning opportunity for you.
Congratulations you have immense luck in matter of relationships. Venus in your chart which paves the way for a romantic encounter which comes after decades. Come February and you will start experiencing the hypnosis of love. In fact, a wonderful planetary combination will take your love life to an altogether different level. The good news is that if you tread on the path with an honest and true heart you will ultimately reach your destination in flying colors. So, just hop in, love wants to take you on a long drive.
Pisces, the dreamers of the zodiac will definitely feel the need for fighting for what they want and fighting for what they do not want. You are likely to develop an aggressive tone and a very fierce approach towards your partner, so you need to keep a check on your temper and behavior as sometimes even your silence can hurt somebody very badly. The forces in your zodiac chart will press you to focus on your love life as it needs a great deal of attention and care from your side or things may turn awry.
Aries you will have a roller coaster ride in your relationship. This day brings a fresh wave of romance, love and commitment in your life. Your relationship will remain strong, all thanks to a new moon which is going to settle in your zodiac .However before this you will be have to take some crucial decisions of whether to continue your current relationship or just let it go. Singles will meet someone they have been waiting for. Mercury and Sun in your zodiac chart will put your best foot forward in matters of heart.
Taurus descendants are going to have a time of their life this Valentine’s day. Relationships, Romance, Roses are waiting for you. You will be given a chance to relive some lost opportunities and even you
will reap huge benefits as you get unlimited chances to take a plunge and find true love. There are very strong chances of a romantic encounter this whole valentine month and there will be a major turning point in your life on the relationships front so keep your heart open.
You need to make final decisions about your relationship. The day will prove instrumental in defining your romantic expectations as you will be much clearer of what you want. You need to take your love life to an altogether different level which will give you immensely fulfilling and satisfactory experience. 2011 was a year when you defined your relationship agenda and the same person stays through this year. Just have patience and stop behaving restless.
You need to make final decisions about your relationship. The day will prove instrumental in defining your romantic expectations as you will be much clearer of what you want. You need to take your love life to an altogether different level which will give you immensely fulfilling and satisfactory experience. 2011 was a year when you defined your relationship agenda and the same person stays through this year. Just have patience and stop behaving restless.
This Valentine’s Day is a mixed bag for you. You’d be posed with direct issues on the relationship front .It would be quite a task for you to come out of this situation. Though the romantic front seems bit dry but things will fall in place with time. Relationships not a priority right now. Though there are some sweet surprises in your life which keep your spirit going. The days oozing with lots of planetary activity instrumental in changing the way you see relationships.
Virgo, the most sensitive of the whole zodiac, well to tell you there is not much exciting and thrilling for you this Valentine’s day. As in your zodiac chart there are no new moons so you can expect things to run on their own pace, Things on the relationship front can get a bit touchy and emotional and being the most delicate sign of the whole zodiac we advise you to be hopeful and to avoid cribbing over pity things. Your nagging and impulsive attitude at times can lead to some tensions.
There is a lot of activity indicated on the romantic front. February is very crucial for taking the plunge and taking your life back on track as you start your year with romantic Venus and dreamy Neptune in your romance sector. You can expect lots of drama this month. Regarding finding your true love this day is going to be special. You will meet him/her but make sure you don’t mess up things. Learn to juggle between your career and your love life.
For Scorpions this is an auspicious day for love, relationships and it will cultivate the potential of becoming a steady romantic partner, who will literally take you to the other side which is more green and full of happiness. Something big is going to happen. With the favorable Jupiter residing in your chart you are likely to have some heavy dose of luck on the romantic front. But, the stubborn and sometimes arrogant behavior of scorpions can cause problems for them so they need to keep a check on their emotional attributes.
It is a golden year for the archer of the zodiac. There lies immense opportunities in relationships and you will break the shackles of an old fling and head straight towards your own garden of dreams where you will find your soul mate. Life will give you innumerable reason to smile as far as the relationship and romantic front is concerned. So, all in all rocking days ahead for the archer.
AP study tips and stress relievers
1. Eliminate factors such as watching TV and cell phones; it can speed up the studying process and help retain more information.
2. Students who are taking multiple APs find it difficult choosing which to study for. In this situation, it helps to take one subject at a time. Studying for one exam one day and another the next day can relieve some of the stress that’s been built up. When focusing on a subject, spend at least 40 minutes to an hour reviewing notes, going over old homework problems, and reading AP practice study guides. Take a ten minute break, then review the subject once again.
3. While studying, flashcards are your best friend!
4. Stay organized. Do you expect to be relaxed if you have old papers and materials cluttering your desk? Start by outlining or creating a checklist for the items you want to accomplish. Then, organize your work space, removing all unneeded papers. Cleaning up the mess will make you question why you were lazy in the first place.
5. As crazy as this may sound, study, but don’t over study to the point where your brain just ends up fried. Studying too much can become counterproductive. If you feel like you need a break, by all means, take it.
What to expect on the day of your AP
AP Exams take place between Monday, May 2 and Friday, May 13. Check the apstudent.collegeboard.org site and the AP Calendar to find out when your exams are. Unless you are taking a small AP, you will take your exams at Grace Brethren Church (3590 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807). Students can consult the Advanced Placement link under the Academics tab on Schoolloop for verification on testing location. A map of Grace Brethren and instructions on where to go are on the website. Students can also arrive at the courtyard of the church to wait for instructions; the exams will be held in the Social Hall a Recreation Center.
Students should arrive between 7:15 A.M. and 7:30 A.M. for morning APs and by 11:30 A.M. for afternoon APs. If a student is taking the bus to the Church, they should wait on Atlantic Avenue by the front entrance and the bus should arrive by 6:50 A.M. and will leave around 7:10 A.M. for the morning exams; for afternoon exams, the bus will arrive around 11:05 A.M. and leave by 11:20 A.M. I would suggest leaving yourself plenty of time to get to Poly or Grace Brethren.
If you signed up for a school lunch, details are still being worked out. If you are taking a morning AP, pick up your lunch from the cafeteria and eat when you get back to Poly. If you are taking an afternoon exam, then pick up your lunch before boarding the bus, and if you have two exams that day, pick up your lunch before you leave in the morning. These plans could change, so keep an eye out for an email from Sam Koshy regarding the lunches.
When you arrive at the Church, you will check in at a table where you will need to present your ID. You will be given a card with your room and seat assignment. Pay attention upper-classmen! That is a new procedure. Students can then go to their assigned seat, unless they have a backpack. If you brought a backpack, you need to leave it at the allocated area. Students can keep water and snacks, but out of their backpack.
What to bring
Several No. 2 wooden pencils with erasers
Pens, black or dark blue ink only
A watch with no alarm; a clock will be present, but students are responsible for keeping track of time.
Valid photo ID (School ID or driver’s license) with one bar-coded sticker from the AP student pack placed on the back of ID.
Snacks and water
What not to bring
CELL PHONES- leave them at home or in the car. If you bring them, they will need to be turned off and in your checked in backpack. If a student is caught with a cell phone, it will be confiscated and the student will be kicked out of the room. If a cell phone goes off or is being used, everyone’s scores are at risk of being thrown out and Poly can get into huge trouble, so DO NOT bring it.
Any other electronic besides a calculator (for required APs) and a watch.
Clothing with graphics related to the exam subject.
Other healthy snacks we recommend:
Apple slices
Bananas
Granola bars
Blueberries
Lots of water
On Saturday April 16, the Long Beach Poly Trackrabbits competed in the traditional Mt. SAC Relays. This year, the invitational was held at Cerritos College. Everyone had come with the goal to win.
Once again, sophomore Ariyonna Augustine ran in the 100 meter dash, placing third overall, with a time of 12.83 seconds. Also, juniors Melissa Tanaka and Danielle Scott ran the 800 meters; Tanaka finished third in 2:13.17 minutes and Scott took eighth with 2:15.95 minutes.
The girl Trackrabbits also placed second in the sprint medley run with 4:01.90 minutes, which consists of two people each running a 200 meter dash, one person running a 400 meter dash, and the anchor running an 800 meter.
Another great performance came from junior Zion Bowens, who ran the men’s 200 meter dash. Bowens placed third overall in 21.76 seconds. Anthony Johnson placed first in the men’s 110 hurdles, with making his personal record with 14.68 seconds. “I have been setting a new record the past few meets,” said Johnson. “I am looking forward to doing even better and making it to state, and winning.”
Last Saturday, April 23, Long Beach Poly competed in the Orange County Meet of Champions at University High School in Irvine.
Senior Jaivion Cardinal ran in the open 300 meter hurdles last weekend, winning first place for Poly in 41.42 seconds. Again, Johnson ran the 110 hurdles, this time placing second overall in 14.69 seconds. Another Poly Trackrabbit, senior Jordan Peacock, ran the open 1600 meter, nabbing first plac, in 4:27 minutes.
Junior Briana Olebode ran both the women’s 100 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles last Saturday. Olebode took sixth in 100 hurdles with 18.20 seconds, and second place in the 300 hurdles with 49.29 seconds.
“I wasn’t necessarily nervous to run on Saturday, physically, but more so mentally,” said Olebode. “When I’m in the blocks waiting for the gun to go off, everything is zoned out. I don’t here anyone until that gun goes off.”
Senior Madi Brown ran in the open 400 meter dash in 1:04.43 minutes. Two of Poly’s seniors, Lauryn Jones and Mandy Wainfan, raced in the 800 meters. Jones took fourth in 2:31.72 minutes and Wainfan placed fifth in 2:35.52 minutes.
On Saturday, March 12, Poly students competed at the Los Angeles Regional FIRST Robotics Competition, placing thirty-seventh out of 66 teams. As part of the Momentum Robotics team, a team based at Sato Academy that represents all of Long Beach, team members put the robot they had spent six weeks constructing to the test. The robots played a game called Stronghold, in which they try to place foam balls in the other team’s goal or cross the other team’s defenses like moats and portcullis. The robots shoot balls, climb towers, and do a variety of tasks.
The Momentum Robotics team’s robot is named Charles II, and he is the successor to Charlie, a robot built by the old Poly Robotics team. Charles II can be controlled by a human or control himself autonomously.
Each member of the team put in at least one hundred hours constructing him. They measured, cut, and drilled metal components, put together a wiring and controller system, and even wrote letters to potential sponsors for funding. During the six-week season, they met for fourteen hours a week, sacrificing much of their lives for their robot. But despite the grueling hours, most Robotics team members are glad to have participated.
“This is a valuable experience for anyone, regardless of who they are or what they want to do,” said senior Kieran Reiser. “It’s a team effort that requires many skills and talents, one I’m happy to say I was a part of.”
After spending more than a month building, the team finally showed off their robot at the competition. Charles II won three matches, lost four, and tied one. The team is hopeful that they will do even better at their next competition in Orange County.
Heading into their matchup against Lakewood on Friday, October 23, the Jackrabbits made some adjustments as they brought in a new offensive coordinator and named senior and Florida State commit Malik Henry their starting quarterback, replacing junior Nolan McDonald. Poly started off slow as they worked out their wrinkles and fell behind 14-7 in the first quarter.
On the ensuing kickoff, junior Aaron Shampklin returned the ball, sprinting across the entire length of the field, scoring to tie the game at 14-14. The Jackrabbits were able to finally gain their momentum after stopping the Lancers on the 2-yard line on fourth down and scoring on the very next play with a 98-yard touchdown pass from Henry to receiver Jack Jones. Jones’s impressive run gave Poly a 28-14 lead against the Lancers which they held for the rest of the game, winning with a final score of 35-21.
“The game was closer than we would’ve liked, but we were able to work on some things and we ultimately came out with a win, which I’m grateful for,” said junior linebacker Josh Brown.
On Friday, October 30, the Poly Jackrabbits took on their Atlantic Avenue rivals, the Jordan Panthers. It was senior night for the Jackrabbits which meant it was the last guaranteed home game of the seniors’s careers. Poly won their last home game with a final score of 53-9. Poly started off strong, lead by Henry who was 14-22 for 214 yards, and throwing three touchdowns.
“It’s surreal,” said Henry, “It’s hard to believe my last year of high school football is almost over.”
Senior Jack Jones also made a statement on the field in his final game as he finished with five catches for 97-yards and a touchdown.
In his debut at running back, junior Aaron Shampklin had 103 rushing yards and two touchdowns while only carrying the ball twice.
The win over the Lancers was a great way for the seniors to continue to dominate the Moore League and hope to carry their success into the postseason.
“Luckily, we’re coming together at the right time, heading into playoffs our offense and defense are both playing really well right now, so we’ll be prepared in time for the bigger competition outside of Moore League” said junior safety Josh Talbott.
The Jackrabbits will play the Millikan Rams in their final regular season game, Friday, November 6 to finish off their successful Moore League record for the 2015-2016 season.
After a faceoff with the Rams, Poly looks to extend their season well into the postseason.
In preparation, the Jackrabbits are using these last few games as a chance to fine-tune their game execution to prepare for the grueling CIF playoffs beginning soon on Friday, November 13.
The Jackrabbits expect to make a good running in the postseason even after rearranging positions among the team.
The Long Beach Poly girls volleyball team defeated the Millikan Rams on Tuesday, October 27 and the Wilson Bruins on Thursday, October 29 which resulted in the Jackrabbits winning the Co-Moore League Winner title with the Lakewood Lancers. The Jackrabbits also participated in the Redondo Union two-day volleyball tournament where Poly placed 3.
With scores of 25-18, 25-15, and 25-12, the Poly girls took another win in the league after playing Millikan High School.
The Jackrabbits came into Thursday confident after a hard week of practice and took their last Moore League win with scores of 25-20, 25-16, and 25-15 against Woodrow Wilson High School. The girls stuck together and were ecstatic because they beat their rival for the second time this year.
Because Poly and Lakewood both finished the league with the same number of wins and losses, both schools were named Moore League Champions. This was a great accomplishment for Poly girls volleyball because they haven’t claimed the league title since 2012.
From October 30 to the 31 the Jackrabbits attended a non-conference tournament at Redondo Union High School. With about 32 well-ranked high school volleyball teams, Poly was in for a challenging weekend. Facing the challenge head on, the Jackrabbits placed 2nd after beating Palo Verde High School and Buena High School and losing to Valencia High School on Friday, October 30. Saturday, October 31 Poly began playoffs by beating Flintridge Sacred Heart, Independence, and Notre Dame and losing the hard-fought battle against Redondo Union High School. Overall Poly fought hard and earned gold division 3rd place in tournament.
After speaking with Long Beach Poly’s libero, Frances Camandang, said, “I feel proud of how we played this weekend. We all connected and didn’t give up. No matter how tired we were, we stayed determined and pushed through. I’m lucky to be a part of this team.”
Frances expressed her gratitude for such a great team that works well together on and off the court.
As a whole, the players had a productive weekend that will help prepare them for the upcoming CIF matches in postseason playoffs where Poly will hopefully reach their goal of becoming CIF champions once again.
With such an amazing season it’s clear they will have a huge impact in the post season. This is the first year in a long time Poly will be crowned Moore League Champions and they look to carry this momentum in the playoffs.