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8 FEATURE DEC. 16, 2011 Iliad Staff Spotlight Teacher Jacob Waasted Q: What do you consider to be some of your biggest accom- plishments both academically and athletically? Well, I went to one of the top liberal arts schools, Pomona College; I was ranked 11 in my class, with an overall GPA of 4.5. I received this pretty big award from the National Foot- ball Foundation and College Hall of Fame. I made All Coun- ty San Diego Football Team and First Team All County San Di- ego Academic Team. I was fea- tured on [a television program] “School and Sports Stars” in high school. Friday Fred is a tradition in your classroom; how did you get started on it? Honestly, I got started drawing Friday Fred in college. During lectures, if the lecture hit a lull, I would start drawing it in my notes. It was honestly just a car- toon I drew, and then I turned it into a gimmick with movie quotes my first year of teach- ing. I draw him on birthday and Christmas cards I give to people too, but he’s not called Friday Fred. This is the holiday issue for The Iliad. What does your family do for the holidays? For Thanksgiving we go up to Warner Springs and stay for the week. For Christmas, we go see all of our family. They are all over the place, so we’re a travel- ing family. ~Compiled by Cassandra Vick The Iliad is holding a photo contest! Take a photo with your copy of The Iliad this Holiday break. Top four photos will be posted in the February issue. E-mail photos to [email protected]. Include your first and last name, grade level, date, location and your contact information. If there are other subjects in the photo, please note who they are. All photos are subject for editing. All submitted pho- tos must be school appropriate and must follow all district guidelines as outlined in the student planner. Going somewhere fun this Holiday break? Bring The Iliad along! Q: Q: What better way is there to spread holiday cheer than Christmas caroling? The Poway High Music Club is knocking at doors and spreading their joy with their musical talents. The Music Club, directed by senior Chase Pado, who created the group in 2010, is excited to branch out into the community to raise money. During the weekends until Christmas, the club dresses in their holiday scarves and mittens and spreads laughter and music with the friendly neighborhoods in Poway. The club hopes to collect donations from their audi- ences to help the music program at our school. “The money will go to the Music Booster Club and will be used for repairing old instruments,” club member Ben Levinson said. “With budget cuts, the band is in desperate need of instrument repairs,” Pado said. All donations received are equally shared across the various bands within the Music Department. Not only are the gifted musicians caroling and playing their instruments, they are also in the process of creat- ing a Poway High CD consisting of bands like “Sleepless Pacific” and “Saxy Men.” “We are putting together a combination CD of music from around campus, so we are trying to get everyone we can to participate,” the producer of the CD, Kevin Yee said. The club is working on compiling the CD so that it can be sold in the future with proceeds being directed toward the Music Boosters. “Listen to announcements for more information about contributing to the CD or joining the club, or just come hang out with the group on Tuesdays during lunch,” Levinson said. The club is always welcoming new members. celebrates Chanukah Temple Adat Shalom BRENDA MARTINEZ-GONZALEZ Copy Editor KELLIE MEYER Staff Writer Multitasking: Jacob Waasted has been teaching at Poway High for six years, and he currently teaches Civics and AP Government. During his first three years at PHS, he was also a coach for the Titan football team. He attended El Capitan High School, where he played football and went on to attend Pomona College. NATASHA ORAHA // The Iliad Caroling, caroling thru the town music club is singing For many, December signifies the start of Christmas cheer and celebra- tion; decorations are put up and lights are strewn all over the city, but Christmas is not the only holiday celebrated this year. The Temple of Adat Shalom has a string of events that occur during the holiday season for Chanukah. Since the start of the month, Temple Adat Shalom has hosted events such as a Sisterhood club, a Men’s club (which meet every month to have brunch) and others. Each event has its own committee chair member that organizes the event. Although most of the people who attend are members of the commu- nity temple, others who are thinking of joining, also known as "Prospective members," are also welcome. The Chanukah events are open to the public. In the coming week of December, Adat Shalom will be hosting a Cha- nukah dinner and dance event. This event is the most anticipated by the community during the month of December. Music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s will be performed live. "There will be dinner and dancing for a feel good tone," Executive Direc- tor of Adat Shalom Jeffrey Frankel said. "We are expecting about 170 to 180 people and 30 children participating in Taste Tasty event." The Taste Tastey Chanukah Dinner and Dance event is being led by Poway Senior Daylen Degelsmith, where the younger members "can be inspired by the older youth group," Frankel said. These are just a few of many events that the Temple of Adat Shalom hosts throughout the whole year. The best locations for Holiday lights TORI MORIN Sports Editor This year’s Holiday lights are in to be unforgettable. Do not forget your hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn to make your light-seeing adventure a warm and yummy one. • Candy Cane Lane: Located on Hickory Court, Hickory Street, But- terwood Court and Rockrose Court, off Twin Peaks Road and Silver- set Street in Poway. The entire event is lit Dec. 3 through Jan.1 from 6 to 9 pm. • Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus: Located on Valle Verde Road is a single house whose residents give a free toy to every kid who comes, regard- less of age. • Christmas Card Land: Located on Twin Trails, Carmel Mountain Road, Ellingham Street, Renato Street, Twin Trails Drive, Barrymore Street, Totherham Avenue, Talca Avenue, Talca Court, Allenbrook Way, Davenport Avenue and Amber Sky Lane Oviedo Street off of Black Mountain Road in Rancho Penaquitos. • Belardo Lights: Located at 5306 Belardo Dr. in Tierrasanta is a light display by Randy Schimka. What is even more impressive is Randy has synchronized the displays with music, and you can listen in on FM 89.7 while you are admiring his work.
