Important College Applications Information for Class of 2021 By: Kayla Obregon
Cal State Application
UC Application
Deadline: December 4, 2020
Deadline: November 30, 2020
Process (4 Categories): ● Personal Information ● Academic History ● Supporting Information ● Program Materials
Process (7 Categories): ● About You ● Campuses & Majors ● Academic History ● Test Scores ● Activities & Awards ● Scholarships & Programs ● Personal Insight
Private’s Application Deadline: Depends on the College you are applying to *If you want to be considered for scholarships from the College you are applying to, the application most likely is due before the normal deadline*
Important Information: Process (Common App, 6 ● A-G courses Categories): ● No PIQ’s or supplemental ● Profile questions Important Information: ● Family ● Report Colleges you ● 4 PIQ’s are required ● Education attended during high ● List your activities *do not ● Testing school write in paragraph form* ● Activities ● Double Check ● Choose your campuses and ● Writing Parent/Guardian majors ● Depending on what college Information ● Copy exactly what your you apply to you might ● Select your campuses and transcript says into the need to meet more major “Academic History” requirements ● Copy exactly what your category transcript says into the ● It is not required to report Important Information: “Academic History” you Test Scores ● Bravo students qualify for category ● Report Colleges you the common app fee attended during high waiver due to the taking of school the SAT ● Report all your courses taken, common app will take all Honors ● You do not need to report any standardized test scores ● Make sure to add as many activities as you wish to ● Some colleges require submission of the personal essay with your Common App ● Some colleges require writing supplements, this can be seen in the “My Colleges, College Information” section
Who to Contact When You Are Stuck? Mrs. Montes (College Advisor): College Advisor Office Hours every Monday Updates are displayed in the Schoology Calendar Email: vmm2389@lausd.net Also available through schoology messages! You can schedule one-on-one appointments with here through this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUZSNnZCNng2ZHlQfG RlZmF1bHR8MGU2NDAyYWE0NDI1NWU2NGI5ZGFhMjNiNTg4YmY5ZmQ Counselors: Ms. Izquierdo Email: kxi5100@lasud.net Ms. Ruedas Email: exr6329@lausd.net Mr. Moreno Email: lxm16311@lausd.net Ms. Hollinshead Email: dhs5918@lausd.net Ms. Saucedo Email: ees4146@lausd.net You can also text counselors via Schoology!
Bravo’s Sports Season
With school closures back in March 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Bravo’s sports seasons came to a halt. Sports such as Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Volleyball, and Basketball, were prevented from having practices because of the uncertainty of the pandemic. However, on November 2nd of 2020, LAUSD gave some vital information regarding sports and the possibility of reopening it’s sport seasons, with some heavy restrictions. The information provided is subjected to change to fit LAUSD protocol. As of now, coaches and students must strictly follow the guidelines to prevent any contact and spread of Covid-19.
By: Brandon Martinez
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A Covid-19 test is to be taken before assisting practices. One test per week may be required. Subjected to change. Face coverings to be worn pre and post workout. No bodily contact. This includes “High-5’s” or handshakes. Students are to remain a minimum of 8-feet of social distancing. If put into groups, the groups should be consistent for every workout to avoid mixing. A physical exam must be taken in order to participate in official practices. Practices can be held from 7:00 am- 8:00 am before school, and 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm from Mondays through Fridays. Saturdays can be from 8:00 am- 6:00 pm at strict school site locations. Only outdoor activities are permitted. Indoor areas such as the gym, locker rooms, weight rooms, or access to the main building is strictly prohibited.
About Thanksgiving By: Ashley Calixto Thanksgiving: the day family comes together and appreciates everything they have around them with delicious food platters for everyone to enjoy. A day where everyone gathers in peace and harmony to give thanks for everything they have but why was Thanksgiving created? Why is it important ? Thanksgiving Background In September of 1620, a ship known as the Mayflower, sailed off from the shore of Plymouth, England carrying a total of 102 passengers that were seeking a new home where they can have the freedom to practice their faith freely while others followed the idea of having land and prosperity in the New World. After a very long voyage, the Mayflower stopped in Cape Cod to later travel back to Plymouth to establish a village. Here they met with an Abenaki Native American and a Native American from the Pawtuxet tribe, Squanto, who taught the colonist, who are now known as “pilgrims,” how to cultivate corn, remove nutrients from maple trees, catch fish in the rivers and avoid poisonous plants. In November of 1621, the colonist's first corn harvest grew successfully, where Governor William Bradford organized a feast to celebrate, inviting Native American allies, which is considered the “First Thanksgiving” that lasted 3 days.
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Thanksgiving Traditions and Importance Over time, many people lost its original purpose of the holiday and centered it on cooking delicious meals and spending time with family and friends. The most famous meal is the turkey which follows its famous side dishes which include stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
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Thanksgiving is a moment where family comes together to give thanks but also as a moment to honor the yearly fall harvest . Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude to spend time with those who care for eachother full of peace and joy.
The True Roots of the U.S. By: Brandon Martinez November has been marked as National Native-American Heritage month. After being proclaimed as a national recognition month in 1990 by U.S. President George W.H. Bush, the traditional harvest month has now become known as the month to recognize the many contributions and traditions the Native-Americans possess. Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov on Shuttershock Native-Americans were among the first to roam the North American continent, living through vastly different regions. With various locations such as the Great Plains, Northeastern and Southeastern Woodlands, and the Great Lakes, tribes emerged from all over the continent. Many famous tribes that are still around today are the Sioux, Creek, Navajo, Powhatan, Chickasaw, Shawnee, Iroquois, Miami, Seminole, and Zuni.
The Native-American people were responsible for the very creation of this nation. When the Europeans first arrived to the Americas, they did not have the ability to survive. It was the Native-American people that came to their aid, teaching them how to cook, build shelter, hunt, and adapt to the environment. The Native-Americans sought peace and welcomed them into their culture and society. However, the Europeans only sought to exploit them. Native-American women were raped and forced into marriage. They were exploited into forced labor, often until they died.
The land that once belonged to the Native-Americans was brutally taken away from them. As the U.S. territory expanded west, the Native-Americans were forced to relocate. The famous Indian Removal Act of 1830, also known as the “Trail of Tears”, is known to be one of the most horrifying acts of the U.S., which forced relocation to the West of over 60,000 Native-Americans from the 1830’s to the 1850’s. However, many Native-American tribes united to rebel against the U.S. government, attacking the army and defending their homeland.
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John Herrington, who was the first Native-American from the Chickasaw tribe to fly into space in 2002. This was a huge landmark for his tribe, and a vital recognition to the advancement of his people. Russell Means, who was a Native-American rights activist, and one of the leaders in the American Indian Movement (AIM). He was also a prominent actor, up until his death in 2012. Sitting Bull, a Hunkpapa Lakota leader that lead his tribe into great conflict, rebelling against the U.S. Indian Appropriations Act in 1851. His fearlessness in battle and his great leadership allowed for many tribes to continue pushing forward, marching across the Great Plains of the U.S. in rebellion. Jim Thorpe, the first Native-American athlete to win an Olympic gold metal. He also had a town named after him: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
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Wilma Mankiller, who became the first female Cherokee chief in 1985, striving for more Native-American social justice. Maria Tallchief, member of the Osage tribe who became America’s famous ballet dancer, and revolutionized the sport.
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Not all tribes wear headdresses. Those that do however, are a symbol of bravery, honor, trust, and the power their tribe holds. They are also commonly used for ceremonial practices or rituals. Buffalo was the main source of materials for the Native-Americans, ranging from the meat, fur, horns, and bones. In WWI and WWII, Native-Americans were enlisted as code-talkers. By speaking their native language, the world was unable to decipher their messages, giving a huge advantage to the U.S. Each Native-American tribe has a different culture. Although they may have similar clothing and traditions, each tribe has different beliefs and rituals.
Reuniting Americans -Date: November 17, 2020Americans have been divided politically after Trump got elected on 2016. It seems more like Democrats Vs. Conservatives, instead of Americans as a whole. The techniques listed here can be followed to take action in reuniting America as one instead of divided. Managing Political Stress Talk about your feelings. Stay informed, but limit your own exposure to news media and viral videos that are biased. Connect with friends who can engage in racially conscious conversations, and who are supportive and willing to help you process your thoughts and emotions. Know your triggers (people and places). Strategize to avoid them. Practice self-care in the way you know best. You really need it now. Remember that racism is a huge problem which cannot be solved by a single person's efforts alone. Know that we are the legacy of many people who have come before us and fought for justice. You are not alone.
-By: Onima Khan, Fariha Anwar-
Ways to get along with others regarding their political views Find your mutual joy. This means that look for mutual interests instead of focusing on the things you don’t agree on. Don’t take it personally. When you are friends with someone who has different views than you, don’t talk about personal connections to politics. Learn how to talk about it without getting personal. Respectfully challenge view. This is important because, everyone has their right to have different viewpoints than yours. Just be respectful when discussing about politics. Seek to understand not to convince. The inability to remain friends with someone who thinks differently than you is one of the most dangerous trends affecting the United States right now. Have mutual respect, and listen instead of trying to make the other person understand.
Avoid “us mentality
versus
them”
Avoid making politics into a competition, and acknowledge that whatever will happen it would be impacting America as a whole. Talking politics is usually a way to discuss the core values that define us. So when others believe in a different set of values, individuals feel less secure and emotionally safe. In turn, they feel the need to defend their values, part of which becomes attacking those of the other person. Political conversations are mostly about what’s best for the country, its people, and Americans common welfare. If kept in that frame, Americans can all find policies that have both benefited and harmed them, regardless of where they fall on the political spectrum. Recognizing and fighting the tendency to fall into defense mode can help Americans have constructive conversations without ruining relationships. HELPLINES Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to text with a trained Crisis Counselor LifeLine: 1-800-273-8255 Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696
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Alumni Ms. Marisol De la Cruz Some of you may know Ms. Marisol from seeing her around the halls, or when you needed assistance with your freshman enrollment, or even when you have had bus troubles. But did you know that she also attended Bravo High School as a teenager and is a proud alumni of the Class of 1999. With the encouragement of her mother and grandmother Ms. Marisol De la Cruz applied to Bravo. She enjoyed Bravo since it was close to home, small, and was a different type of high school than what she was familiar to. She was involved in many clubs such as La Raza, which was a latinx based club which organized community events and would spread awareness to social issues. She was also a part of Latinas Unidas which was a club for only girls. Where they would do workshops, activities surrounding women empowerment. Throughout her senior year she was also a part of a program conducted at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where she will work in different departments
Ms. Marisol De la Cruz and tutor and educate patients. Ms. Marisol was also able to work in the cafeteria at Bravo handing out the food or charging at the cashier. Not only was she involved in clubs and programs she would also loved displaying school spirit by being involved in school dances, pep rallies, class rival games, and much more. After high school she wanted to try new things and truly find her passion. She pursued nursing but realized it was not the right path for her so she then proceeded to work as a teacher’s assistant at an elementary school which made her realize how much she loved working with little kids. Ms. Marisol then began to ponder about working with older students in high school.
One day she went back to Bravo with a friend's daughter and a rush of nostalgia began to fill her with all the memories of her high school years and in that exact moment she decided to go into the main office and ask if they were hiring. Lucky enough for her they were and she was hired as a Library technician. She saw the opportunity at Bravo as a way to help people and her community. She wants to offer the help and support that she was not able to get through her teenage years. She has worked five different positions which has shown her an assortment of unique skills. Ms. Marisol has also been able to make lifelong friends at Bravo and warmly states, “the students truly make a difference, there is never a dull moment”. She explained to me, how although there have been some rough patches throughout the years she is delighted to be a part of the Bravo family and proudly says, “I wear my Bravo Heart on my sleeve”.
Remembering The Brave -Date: November 17, 2020-
November 11, 1919, marked the first anniversary of Armistice Day; also known as Veterans Day. Veterans Day, a celebration for all the military veterans who served for the United States during war and peacetime. Americans celebrate Nov 11 to honor the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month� 1918 that signaled the End of the First World War. During the presidency of Dwight D Eisenhower officially changed the name Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954. Sometime later in 1968, a bill was passed called the Uniform Holiday Bill which moved the date of November 11 to the fourth Monday of October. After, some years President Gerald Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11.
-By: Carlos Villalba
Arlington National Cemetery always holds a Veterans Day and Memorial Day memorial in honor of the fallen. There are over 400,000 graves which most of them coming deaths from the military. Due to the pandemic, the cemetery was closed for the public but not for the family members of the fallen. There was a virtual memorial for the public that started at 11 am Eastern time to honor the bravery of those men and women who have served this country.
A cool fact is that in Europe, the Commonwealth nations and France have a 2 minute of silence in memory of the fallen every November 11. There are roughly about 17.2 million Veterans today living in the United States according to the US Census of this year. Also, Veterans use the Department of Veteran affairs. The department is used for Healthcare, education, help with disabilities, and some Veteran benefits. We honor those who love our country, sacrifice, and their willingness to serve for the common good.
Importance of Presidents, or Propositions? -Date: November 17, 2020-
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The 2020 elections were suspenseful and thrilling. Who will be our president? But some people are indifferent towards the propositions given this election. The props, believe it or not, are just as important to the people of California as much as who our next president will be. They define the future of our state and the people living in it. So before focusing on which president will lead our country, how about we focus on how we impact our state first. The propositions are the decisions towards the people living in our state. This year’s propositions included many significant considerations towards the people of California,
-By: Fariha Anwar, Onima Khan-
including subjects regarding housing, prisoners, and even high schoolers, such as proposition 18, which focuses on if 17 year olds should be able to vote. People tend to not engage in participation towards props and instead exclude them, thinking there are other important political related issues. The more that people ignore the laws that create their state, the more surprised they will be when they notice the change in their society. If one day, a friend of yours is arrested and you want to bail him out, guess what, you can’t because the new prop 25 states that bailing will not be allowed anymore. Did you know that? Citizens need to consider that they are being allowed to control and vote on laws for their own state.The people have the power, which they are not using. Randomly selecting a
yes or no for a proposition can lead to unfair results to the people who rely on the new propositions to benefit their lives. It is the duty of the citizens of the United States to advance the state they live in, instead of only picking red or blue. It is important to remember that the people living in California are the same people who are affected by their own decisions. That’s why propostins are extremely major and beneficial. To know more about the propositions go to https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/pro positions/ . To know which decision in each proposition is leading, go to https://www.google.com/search? q=prop+results+california&sour ce=lmns&bih=750&biw=1517& rlz=1CAPQVW_enUS895&hl=e n&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwias9Tu tPnsAhUByDgKHWzKAG4Q_ AUoAHoECAEQAA&safe=acti ve&ssui=on .
COVID-19 Update -Date: November 17, 2020-
Women getting tested for the Coronavirus earlier this month. By Marcio Jose Sanchez
Throughout the past weeks the confirmed causes of COVID-19 have surpassed more than one million cases in just California, Los Angeles county making up more than 300,000 cases. There has been a rise in COVID-19 cases among residents ages 18-29. Although there is more cases of youth, the older generations are the ones suffering and being hospitalized. This shows how the younger generations are spreading the virus to the more vulnerable population. With the upcoming holidays officials believe the spread will continue
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and urge people to keep practicing social distancing, wearing masks, and try their best to avoid big gatherings of more than 15 people. The California Department of Health has been using a new monitoring system to label each county to determine the amount of restrictions each country will have to take. The system consists of four different tiers colored purple, red, orange, and yellow. Depending on the amount of confirmed Coronavirus cases each county is labeled a color. Purple is the most restrictive and red follows.
Orange and yellow are the colors which label counties that have less Coronavirus cases and have minimal restrictions. Los Angeles is labeled as the purple tier, meaning there is widespread Coronavirus transmission. Governor Newsom has announced that the reopening of California will be put on hold due to the large amount of cases being reported. Health officials have also confirmed that there will be a business curfew in effect staring Friday to reduce the spread. Due to this curfew businesses such as restaurants, small shops, and other nonessential businesses will close at 10pm everyday.
Map showing all the regions of California being labeled with the new COVID-19 monitoring system. By Kurt Snibbe
LGBTQ+ Rights 11/17/20
By: Gabriela Acosta marriage in 1973. There was a
the LGBTQ community is yet the
huge push for equality, same-sex
most vulnerable.
marriage laws finally became legal
Threats Amy C. Barrett presents The Trump administration has
on May 15, 2008, when the Supreme Usatoday.com
inequality around the world because of who a person is born as, how they look, who they love, etc. Former Dwight
D.
Eisenhower
signed an executive order banning homosexuals from working for the federal government in the mid-1900s. In 1924, the first documented gay rights organization(Society for human rights)was founded by Henry Gerber in Chicago. Later, there would be the first known lesbian rights organization in San Fransisco. It wasn’t until 1961 when Illinois, the first state to decriminalize homosexuality was also the first to repeal their discriminating laws. Throughout the mid-1960s there were gay civil rights movements. Maryland was the first state to ban same-sex
of
California
issued a decision to make it legal.
Before LGBTQ rights There will always be violence and
president
Court
During this general election, there has been progress in LGBTQ+ members such as Sarah McBride the
nation’s
first
publicly
transgender senator, Ritchie Torres the
first
Black
member
of
Congress who identifies as gay, and Mauree Turner first nonbinary state legislator in U.S. history. The LGBTIA community Most people would describe their workplace as being harassed and discriminated against based on their sexual orientation and gender identity who work for low wages.
opposed
the
implemented
Equality a
ban
against
transgender service members, and health care services. Barrett poses a threat to marriage equality, she has expressed her beliefs on marriage being a commitment between men and women. She will not protect the rights of
transgender
discussing
a
individuals, case
when
concerning
a
transgender student saying, “who is physiologically a boy but identifies as a girl.” Her personal views and legal approach suggest her opposition to marriage equality and other LGBTQ rights and it is confirmed she would rule against LGBTQ+ rights in office.
There is a need for LGBTQ workplace protections which is challenging but are entitled to the full protection of our nation’s laws; though the Supreme Court rules don’t prohibit discrimination
Act,
theconversation.com
Result to the threat on Roe v. Wade 11/17/20
By: Gabriela Acosta Results to overturn Roe v. Wade
Before legal abortions Before the late 19th century, abortion was illegal in the United States. According
to
Organization
the World had
Health
estimated
that
around 22 million unsafe abortions were performed annually in countries with limited to no access to safe abortions. Unsafe abortions may have resulted in millions of deaths or disabilities which could have been avoided with legal induced abortion. In 1869, the Catholic Church banned abortion at any stage of a women’s pregnancy. Then in 1965, the Supreme Court banned the distribution of birth control
to
married
couples
and
continued
by
prohibiting
the
distribution
of
contraceptives
to
unmarried adults in 1972. Meanwhile, Hawai’i the first state to legalize abortion had restricted this law to state residents in 1970 but, the same year New York legalized abortion, no residency
required
followed
Alaska and Washington.
by
A potential overturn of Roe v. Wade would lead to 25 million women at risk of losing access to abortion,
based
on
Planned
Parenthood, this would include: 4.3
million
Hispanic/Latino,
nearly 3.5 million Black/African
Planned Parenthood.org
American, more than 800,000
if there would be an overturn of Roe
Asian,
v. Wade is unnecessary deaths and
and
nearly
300,000
American Indian or Alaska Native
permanent
women. Many states had passed
desperate for termination of their
abortion bans before Roe was
pregnancies. No reasonable human
decided if Roe was overturned,
would want to return to a time when
these laws would be revived.
women were desperate and often of
What is Roe v. Wade?
limited
In the early 1970s, Jane Roe ( a
pregnancy
fictional name to protect the
irreversible harm and, sometimes
plaintiff’s
challenged
deaths. Many professionals believe it
abortions
is in the best interests of women that
illegal. On January 22, 1973, the
this landmark decision remains a law
Supreme Court had a 7-2 decision
of this nation.
Texas
law
identity) making
which effectively legalized the
-
procedure of having an abortion nationwide, a women’s right to
injuries
means,
to
women
sought
terminations,
unsafe suffered
67% of Americans believe abortion should be legal
-
73% of Americans don’t want
abortion protected by the 14th
to see Roe v. Wade overturned
Amendment. The inevitable result
including Trump supporters
Bleeding Blue
By: Brandon Martinez
Going as far back as 1980, the Deep South in the U.S. such as Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Texas, have always been known to be conservative Republican states. As of 2020, it can be difficult to image such right-wing conservatives to ever transition to the Democratic party. However, the reality is that the Deep South wasn’t always Republican. The South has had a long history that was once Democratic. However, there is a term that comes into play: “white-southern-democrats”. The Democratic party was once a liberal leading party, but tensions grew when the “white-southern-democrats” supported slavery, meanwhile the Northern states opposed it. This resulted in a split, and a new party was formed: the Republican Party. The U.S. election of 1860 declared the Republican Party under Abraham Lincoln as the winner, the famous American Civil War of 1861 broke out.
Photo by: 270 to Win Historical U.S. Presidential Elections
Photo by: 270 to Win Historical U.S. Presidential Elections
The picture above demonstrates how the Deep south was known to be populated with “white-southern-democrats”, meanwhile the North was Republican. With the American Civil War, the South was not part of the 1864 U.S. Election since they withdrew from the U.S.
Continued... Eventually the Civil War came to a close with the Union win, and slaves were to be set free. As a result, the Republican party became known as the “slave party” since the Republicans were the ones who declared the slaves to be set free. It eventually
led
the
“white-southern-democrats” to despise the
Republican
party.
As
decades
progressed, the South remained heavily Democratic, but it wasn’t until 1964 when the Democrats began to vote for the
Photo by: TeddyandMia, Vector Stock
Republican party. As of 2020, the Democratic party has been because the
known to be a liberal, progressive leaning
Democratic party passed the Civil Rights
party, while the Republican party has
Act
outlaws
became associated as being a right-wing
discrimination based on race, color,
conversative party. Of course, the 1850’s
religion, sex, national origin, and later
had a very different set of ideals, which is
sexual orientation. This was a major win
why the Democratic Party and Republican
for African-Americans, because it was the
Party were very different in the past. Ever
first major improvement towards giving
since 1964, the South has remained an
black
extremely conserative Republican area,
1964 was a pivital year
of
rights,
1964,
which
which
was
what
the
“white-southern-democrats” were against. As a result, the Deep Southern states withdrew from the Democratic party, and began to vote for the Republican party.
with the exception of 1976.
Source: Neil Squire
Alzheimer’s is a disease that is irreversibly progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. The disease was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer who in 1960 discovered changes in brain tissue in women who died of an unusual mental illness. Alzheimer’s affects people over the age of 65 and it is rare for people below that age to develop it. Scientists are learning how age-related changes in the brain may harm neurons and affect other types of brain cells to contribute to Alzheimer’s damage. These age-related changes include shrinking of certain parts of the brain, inflammation, vascular damage,
production of unstable molecules called free radicals, and breakdown of energy production within cells. Many people worry about developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially if a family member has had it. Having a family history of the disease does not mean for sure that one will have it, too. But it may mean one is more likely to develop it. There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s and it is unlikely that any one drug or other intervention will successfully treat it. Current approaches focus on helping people maintain mental function, manage behavioral symptoms, and slow down the symptoms of disease.