The School Newspaper of Southwest Career and Technical Academy.

Southwest Shadow
Southwest Shadow
Southwest Shadow
Categories:

In My Eyes: Emily Thorn

See the world through the eyes of senior Emily Thorn
Lily Gurdison
January 17, 2021

Due to distance learning, we are unable to continue “An Hour In” for the time being. Instead, we have asked students to participate in a new segment, “In Our Eyes,” that showcases important elements in their lives. We hope you enjoy this new content from home.

previous arrow
next arrow
 
More to Discover
More in An Hour in ...
An Hour In ... 2025 Senior Goodbyes
An Hour In ... 2025 Senior Goodbyes
Scissors in hand, junior Ghiada Ferraer cuts out her design traced on the fabric. After creating a basic sketch, students were allowed to start building their project. “At first I wanted to do Scruff, but she said that we weren’t allowed to do Ugly Doll characters that have already been made, so I decided to do Scruff but turn it into me.” Ferraer said. “The biggest challenge I think everyone has faced is finding fabrics that match what you want to do, and then finding enough of that fabric, so a lot of people had to change their ideas.”
An Hour In...Design Crafts
Hitting his drums, junior Oliver Rondez matches the beat of the song “Creep” by Radiohead. Jam Club members hosted a rehearsal for the upcoming BSU basketball tournament. “We’ve been thinking about doing a little halftime show,” Rondez said. "Jam Club was thinking of working as a pep band because most schools have them to liven up the mood.”
An Hour In ... Jam Club
Speaking about the organization, “Pre-dental Society” at UNLV, college senior Lilian Dinh discusses the organizations mission and purpose. She had been apart of the organization for a few years now. “My goal is to help future dental students get the exposure they need,” Dinh said. “This will help them as they proceed further in their career.”
An Hour In: HOSA
Looking at the position on the board, freshmen Christian Sumaway and Robert Romero thinks about their next move. Both students are regular attendees of chess club. “Being able to go to chess club right after school and playing for an hour or two is always a good use of my time,” Romero said. “Everyone at chess club is very high level so it makes me feel inspired to try and reach them.”
An Hour In ... Chess Club
To practice for the English ACT, juniors Veronica Zamudio and Solia Carroll are trying to agree on an answer. “I think I was overthinking a lot of it, so I couldn’t really get a lot of questions right,” Zamudio said. “I was too scared to answer because then I would have gotten them wrong.”
An Hour In ... AP English Lang and Comp
More in Featured Story
Where Are They Now: Hans Stephen Burgos
Where Are They Now: Hans Stephen Burgos
LIFEHACK: SPAM MUSUBI EDITION
LIFEHACK: SPAM MUSUBI EDITION
Preparing for the upcoming national competition, the Arte Al Mare team continues to refine their restaurant concept after months of collaboration and growth. Through the challenges of the project, senior Quinn Loughton discovered more about himself. “This competition really allowed me to achieve my personal goal of developing my skills I hoped to use in the project,” Loughton said. “From my interior design skills, to my organizational skills, I was able to put these into practice in a scenario that greatly mimicked real-life. This proved invaluable to my future career as I can look back at this competition and see where I started compared to where I hope to be.
ProStart Team Takes First Place in Managerial Category at Competition
News consumption is shifting away from traditional articles and toward short-form digital content. Many young people cited convenience and accessibility as key reasons for this shift.
Journalism’s New Home is the For You Page
Although significant progress has been made towards facilitating equal pay for both men and women, institutional flaws still perpetuate an economic divide between the two sexes.
Gender Pay Gap Narrows in 2025
Legislation should be passed on American principles, and our freedom to be fully soaked in the shower.
SATIRE: I Demand My Water Rights
More in Features
Corrina Terry is running through beautiful National Parks. In the past, she has flown out to be able to participate in the races, exhibiting her determination. “I was running in the Lake Powell half marathon in Page Arizona—it was beautiful,” Terry said.
Racing around the states: Meet Corrina Terry
People are conversing through small phrases and acronyms to explain emotions without explaining too much.
Short and Sweet: A Shift in Language in the Digital Age
With the economy starting to change, the young generation has decided to prioritize more creative-based paths.
Gen Z: Redefining Milestones
Tinkering with the engine of an excavator, junior Wyatt Adams takes apart pieces of the machine to take the engine out of the back. During guidance periods, Automotive teacher Bert Potts calls on Adams to assist with projects that are then used for class demonstrations. “I'm helping to swap out the engine on this excavator during my guidance period,” Adams said. “It's a big help to Mr. Potts while giving me something fun to do.”
Reliable Repairman: Meet Wyatt Adams
Today, collecting designer figurines such as Labubu’s, Sonny Angels, and Smiskis have become popular collectable items, with hundreds of people trying to get their hands on one. These collectibles have gained immense popularity, changing the scope of collectibles from occasional purchases to overconsumption. “I store my figurines by hanging shelves and storing them there,” senior Donavan Leung said. “Honestly, what makes me excited when collecting figurines is when I get to open them and hang them up. It’s fun to open the figurines, especially since most of them are blind bags. I don’t buy them often, but when I see something I really like or want, I get it.”
FROM BLIND BOXES TO MYSTERY SURPRISES: HOW FIGURINE COLLECTING BECAME WORLDWIDE
Sitting in her room, junior Jada DeJesus strums the guitar. DeJesus has learned to play many songs through her guitar. “I plan on learning how to play Velvet Ring by Big Thief,” Dejesus said. “It's a good song so I need to lock in and learn it.”
Adaptable Artist: Meet Jada DeJesus