Raydelin Munoz has been selected as the new assistant principal of Miami Sunset Senior High, filling the position left vacant after Mr. Leron Cook's retirement. Munoz has over 12 years of experience at Sunset, previously holding positions including testing chair and activities director. As assistant principal, Munoz will assist Principal Lux and other staff to ensure the smooth running of the school and support teachers and students. The new culinary teacher, Jennifer Sosa, will teach students cooking skills from basic to advanced levels to prepare them for exams and honors. Sosa emphasizes safety, sanitation, and developing practical life skills in her students.
Raydelin Munoz has been selected as the new assistant principal of Miami Sunset Senior High, filling the position left vacant after Mr. Leron Cook's retirement. Munoz has over 12 years of experience at Sunset, previously holding positions including testing chair and activities director. As assistant principal, Munoz will assist Principal Lux and other staff to ensure the smooth running of the school and support teachers and students. The new culinary teacher, Jennifer Sosa, will teach students cooking skills from basic to advanced levels to prepare them for exams and honors. Sosa emphasizes safety, sanitation, and developing practical life skills in her students.
Raydelin Munoz has been selected as the new assistant principal of Miami Sunset Senior High, filling the position left vacant after Mr. Leron Cook's retirement. Munoz has over 12 years of experience at Sunset, previously holding positions including testing chair and activities director. As assistant principal, Munoz will assist Principal Lux and other staff to ensure the smooth running of the school and support teachers and students. The new culinary teacher, Jennifer Sosa, will teach students cooking skills from basic to advanced levels to prepare them for exams and honors. Sosa emphasizes safety, sanitation, and developing practical life skills in her students.
By: Dominique Cortez ous positions. One of cipal, she still makes the time to offer Staff Writer Munoz’s goals is to make new ideas to the activities director to en- more of an impact at sure that the students will have a remark- Since November of Sunset, and she believes able year. last year, previous assis- that being assistant prin- tant principal, Mr. Leron cipal would help her From the outside, the job may look Cook retired after working achieve just that. very effortless, but in reality, the job re- for the Miami- Dade quires to not only work hard, but to also school system for 35 The role of assis- be on task with all the assignments given years. tant principal isn’t as to them. simple as it may seem. Assistant principal Ms. Gomez ex- This left an a very Munoz and Mrs. Gomez pressed her impressions of Ms. Munoz important position that play a big role in the after working with each other on a daily needed to be filled for the school being assistant basis, “I am ecstatic to work with her. She next school year. After principals. is very dependable, caring, and a great many applications and team player. We are lucky to have her as consideration, it was decided Sunset’s Her job is to assist Principal Lux part of the administrative team.” new assistant principal would be Sunset’s and other staff members in all aspects Testing Chair, Raydelin Munoz. of making sure of the school is running After one year of being assistant as normal and smoothly as possible. She principal, Munoz said that “It has been a Before landing the position of as- also works alongside other teachers and difficult transition, but it is a process that sistant principal, Munoz had worked for coordinates with them on what is the I still work through every day. I want to Sunset for over 12 years. She originally best way to help the students. This continue to work hard for the benefit of started with the position as a Program means she works on how students can every teacher, every student, and every Specialist for the special education’s pro- reach their academic objectives and she staff member at Sunset Senior High gram. She then held the position as test provide support to the eaders of the School.” chairperson for the school, and briefly school in order to help them carry out the handled the activities director posi- their functions in dealing with students. tion as well. Her reasoning for applying for as- Even though Munoz has a lot of sistant principal was due to the experi- duties to fulfil being the assistant prin- ences she had gained through her previ-
Miami Sunset Senior High Welcomes New Culinary Teacher
By: Victoria Landa Staff Writer cupcakes and baking des- one eats, and we should all Miami Sunset serts. Level three students are be able to prepare food.” welcomes our new- taking up advanced dishes Ms. Sosa also est addition to the and prep meals for special emphasized the importance school, the new culi- events. of teaching her students nary teacher, Jen- Sosa comments on her about sanitation and keeping nifer Sosa. expectations for her students their station clean while Sunset’s culi- for the year by saying, “I ex- cooking. nary program has pect my students to do their She explained that always been a vital work, to do their best when students can gain skills from part of Sunset’s cul- doing the food, but also this class, like safety and ture. At almost eve- learning to follow instruc- sanitation, baking and read- ry event there are constantly her experience at Sunset so tions and be able to read and far and what she expects ing and executing recipes. sweet and savory treats on execute recipes.” standby for guests attending. from her students this year. Sosa exclaimed how She also stated, “I want Now that Sosa is taking the She gave some insight excited she is to situate into my students from level three lead, she will be in charge of about some of the dishes that a new classroom and consid- to pass their safety and sani- teaching students of all three her students are learning to ering that she is in a new tation exams that they have, levels. The levels range from cook, depending on what lev- school, she has an opportuni- which is gives them honors cooking delicious home cook el they are on. ty to start fresh. She has a lot when they graduate.” meals, to gourmet advanced of plans this year for her cul- cooking. Level one students are Sosa believes that culi- inary class that she has yet learning how to bake basic nary is a really important to mention but all will be re- The Sunset Crusader foods like biscuits and pies. class that every student can vealed in the events yet to had an opportunity to sit Level two students will be do- learn from. “It’s a great basic come. down with Sosa to hear about ing more intricate things like skill to have because every- THE SUNSET CRUSADER SPORTS AND CLUBS NOVEMBER 2018 PAGE 2
Miami Sunset’s Athlete Spotlight: Sno White
By: Felix Palacios in the locker room there wouldn't be order Staff Writer among the players.
Playing football is full of challenges
Earlier this week the Sunset Cru- but being able to push yourself to overcome sader sat down with senior football player those challenges is how you become a better Sno White to talk about how the game of athlete. Sno White's biggest challenge in his football has changed his life and to get his playing career happened during his junior opinion on your Sunset Football Knights. year. “Recovering from pulling my hamstring The football team has had a rough last year was really hard, because I’d keep 3rd season under coach Mandrell Nickle pulling it like every week,” said White. with a record of 2-6 after winning their This Knights’ season has also been full homecoming game. But one of the big sto- of challenges. When asked on how him and ries of this season are the seniors, who will his fellow teammates can improve, White re- be looking to take the next step in their plied saying, “We all got to be on the same playing careers. So, to give us a little in- page and just stay focused on each game at a sight on being a senior football player is time. Another thing we have to work on is the cornerback Sno White. maturity because of all the underclassmen on A lot of people believe that football the team I think we play around too much.” is all violence and dangerous, but many of admiration for his coach and isn’t shy Improving the maturity in the locker people still love the sport to death, fans about expressing it. room has to start with a leader. In Sno and players included. White’s opinion this leader is Marcus Nickle, The coaches do a lot to prepare the So, when asked on why he started who is of course coach Nickles’ son. White team for games, but every player has a dif- playing football Sno had this to say, “I thinks it’s important for the underclassmen ferent pregame ritual. When asked about mostly started playing because it runs in to follow their designated leaders. what are some of his pre-game rituals White the family and I’ve just been playing since said, “I don't do anything that different, it's Now, as this is his last year at Sunset, a young age.” He also talked about how it mostly just listening to music to hype me the big question is what school he wants to teaches toughness, “It's such a tough sport up.” play for in college or if any schools had that you got to push yourself to new levels reached out already. “Honestly, I’ll play for to get better every time you step on the Being a senior on a high school foot- any school that gives me the opportunity.” field.” ball team doesn't only mean that you have replied White. And when asked what he the most playing experience, but it also White’s been playing football at would do after football he said that he would comes with a lot of responsibility. Sunset ever since his freshman year which want to be a firefighter. is also more than three years of playing According to White some of those After many years of playing football under coach Nickle. And he had this to say responsibilities are leading the lower class- Sno White has not only become a great player, about coach Nickle, “He's hardworking and men at practice and at games, being an ex- but is now also an excellent example of a role always believes in us no matter what. You ample in the classroom and on the field and model, a great teammate, and a hard worker. can go to him for anything, which is why keeping the spirit in the locker room up. All “And he’s Tough!” according to coach Nickle, he's such a great coach.” Just like many of these things are very important to keep- which is why he is an example of a true ath- other players on the team, White has a lot ing the team functioning as without leaders lete.
Miami Sunset’s Cross-Country Team Celebrates Their Big Win at Districts
very important part of their success. By: Hurma Aziz Staff Writer Cross-country season lasted about a tough six months, with over a hundred On Wednesday, October 24, Miami practices. The boys practice six days a Sunset’s cross-country team brought a week and three hours each day. huge win back to the school, winning first place at their annual district meet. Coach Castaing comments, “In comparison to previous teams, there's a The team was super excited for sense of responsibility to each other, if this accomplishment as the team had on- one misses a practice, there's a conversa- ly got fifth place last year. Although the tion that's had, and they I think that's team made it to regionals, there was still why they're so successful.” The team has hope that more good things are ahead a sense of family, they're all very close, for the long distance runners. that’s why they function better as a team.” Sunset’s cross-country team show- cased their improvement by surpassing This win was only the beginning their rival teams, the Braddock Bulldogs for the future of the team, and yet there’s and Ferguson Falcons. This rivalry has more that is left to come. The team will been going on for five years and finally now focus on excelling at Regionals brin- Sunset prevailed by going undefeated ing another win to Sunset and eventually this season. than we know ourselves. He has high move on to States. expectations for us and the motivation Coach Eric Castaing was very never stops coming. Not only is he my proud of the team’s win, and his hard coach, be he is also my mentor.” Quote of the Month work and effort into training the team won't go unsung. Raul Dominguez, a senior, that “Only by giving you are able to joined only this year says, “Coach receive more than you already Mohammad Aziz, a senior, that Castaing is dedicated. He loves his ath- has been on the team for three years letes and we love him. If it weren't for have.” says, “I've been coached by Castaing for him, I would have quit a very long time Jim Robin almost three years. He knows us more ago.” The team sees Coach Castaing as a THE SUNSET CRUSADER SUNSET & LIFE NOVEMBER 2018 PAGE 3
The Truth Behind Black Friday
By: Misela Soto Staff Writer Big screen HDTVs may For many years, mil- be seen marketed at only 300 lions of people have lined up dollars. This may not seem at storefronts to get the best suspicious to most, but when deals that Black Friday offers. taking a closer look, you can notice that most of these tele- Although chaos has visions do not come from been a product of Black Friday brand names. because of the illusion people are saving a lot of money, Some items don't even what many don't realize is the have a model number. These misconception of these Black are two key aspects that show Friday “deals.” you if a television is a deriva- tive. Black Friday is often re- ferred to as the “biggest sale Besides the false deals event of the season,” yet the and misleading advertise- sales are not saving people ments, Black Friday also caus- money as much as they think es trouble between customers. they are. With such huge crowds of peo- ple aiming to buy the same Companies take ad- they will only put a very low sion of a sale that is unlike products, it is no surprise that vantage of Black Friday and amount on extremely any other done before. fights break out. use manipulation tactics to “discounted” items. When gain profit. With the right those items run out, custom- Another common trick People become overly methods companies make it ers are already in store or used is the selling of deriva- competitive and this causes seem as if people are getting online. Therefore, they are tives, or lower-quality ver- several issues. The Public the deal of a lifetime. more likely to buy something, sions of name brand prod- Broadcasting Service mentions even if it’s not on sale. Buyers ucts. Items such as TVs and reports of fights, pepper- A study done by The become impulsive and pur- other electronics are general- spraying, and even the occa- Wall Street Journal, shows the chase unnecessary items. ly the items that mostly copy sional shooting. Some cus- pricing data of a wide range of these higher-quality prod- tomers even rob stores, ran- products. It was found that, at On Black Friday, stores ucts. Essentially, derivatives sack them, or dump their mer- differing times throughout the will also raise the original are made with cheaper mate- chandise. year, most items were priced prices on their products. rials. below Black Friday price They will proceed to add a If you want to go Black points. This is something re- ridiculously large discount. Companies do not Friday shopping this year, tailers wouldn’t want consum- Customers then feel as if spend a lot of money buying think of all these factors be- ers to know. they are saving a huge or making these products. forehand. They could save amount of money. The reality Therefore, it is possible for your time and money. These same retailers is that buyers may end up them to market these items use several methods in order paying the true original price at very low prices. It is only to lure customers into buying of the product. This allows much later that consumers their products. For example, companies to create the illu- realize their buying error.
Sunset Brings Great
Miami Sunset’s Credit Union is Now Open Opportunities to Students By: Emily Batista By: Kari Halteman Staff Writer Staff Writer at the Credit Union says, “I love the friendly environ- Miami Sunset Senior High is always seek- Miami Sunset’s ment and all the people I ing better student education and success in every Credit Union is open get to spend my time with aspect. One great opportunity offered to the stu- again and ready for there.” dents is an outstanding internship program pos- business. Located in Bryant Lola, a stu- sible through the NAF organization, which stands room 175, students are dent who has been a teller for National Academy of Finance. at liberty to open their at the Credit Union for two own bank account and The program is available to sophomores years now and is a proud receive many opportuni- employee added, “I genu- and juniors, aged fifteen and up. Mr. Williams is ties such as scholarships, saving accounts, inely love working at the Credit Union,” he the school Lead Teacher in charge of this pro- online banking, and much more. adds,“That’s why I tell everyone to either gram. The program first started out for NAF jun- The Credit Union is a member-owned join or make an account, they’ll love it too.” iors going into their senior year. Miami Sunset financial cooperative, controlled by its mem- Seemingly, all students who volun- Senior High has five NAF programs which include bers and operated on the principle of people teer to join get to know Mr. Terence Wil- information technology, hospitality, engineering, helping people, providing its members' credit liams, the Credit Union’s sponsor and man- health sciences, and finance. at competitive rates as well as other financial ager, as well as the head of the Finance services. Academy. He will help put you on the right The internships start in the summer be- In Sunset, students can take ad- track to getting a job after high school or a fore your senior year. There are currently many vantage of many benefits that the Credit Un- summer internship. organizations partnering up with NAF, allowing ion has to offer. For example, the Credit Un- for things to become bigger than just the acade- If you’re a student who is interested ion offers internship programs. in opening a Credit Union account, you will my. A few involved include: Children’s Trust, The internships last four weeks dur- need to enter a 5$ deposit to secure your Miami Dade County, Royal Caribbean, and Chase ing the summer, where students can get work account, your social security number, and Morgan. In an interview with students involved in experience at a real business and even earn some form of identification. the internship, Bryant Lola, currently in 12th money from doing it. The Credit Union is open on Tues- grade stated, “This program has really helped me If a student is in the Finance Acade- days and Thursdays, from 10:45 am to 12:45 in learning how to act in a professional work- my, they can work at a real-world Bank/ pm. place.” Credit Union that is close to Sunset. The Credit Union has a lot to offer for All in all, the internship program is Students from Miami Sunset also work everyone, so come over and open a credit amazing for kids wanting a head start in their at the Credit Union during the school year. union account. Will we see you at the CU? career and to have a good look into their work- Senior Yionmikal Roque, a teller who works place and how it operates. THE SUNSET CRUSADER SPECIAL FEATURES NOVEMBER 2018 PAGE 4
Student of the Month Teacher of the Month Staff of The Month
Genesis Torrez Maricel Castillo Joe Faas
Maricel Castillo is a psychology teacher and
now teaching biology at Miami Sunset. She has devoted many hours to the schools’ bowl- ing, girls soccer, and badminton teams. Cas- How long have you been security GPA tillo is one of the most involved teachers in guard? Unweighted:3.461 Weighted:4.179 Sunset and values and appreciates every one About 15 years, two and a half at of her students. sunset. What activities/sports/clubs do you do? How long have you been teaching? What is the best part of your job? Student government, DECA, FBLA, About 22 years To serve and protect. It’s a very im- National Honors Society, and in my Why do you continue to teach? portant role and I enjoy what I do. spare time I enjoy swimming. How do you balance school and I think that this was my mission in life. I was What did you initially want to do as put here to work with high school kids and to your activities? a career? try and change their lives. I make sure to write everything in What is the best part about teaching? A sports agent. I became a security my planner, being the oldest of three siblings I have to work round every- The best thing about teaching is working with guard because it’s a way to find and one’s schedules, so my planner kids and seeing that lightbulb go off when a recruit athletes. You get to see them keeps me organized. kid gets something. Its what drives me to in school, so you see their attitude keep teaching it’s the best part of my job. and the way the student acts, you see Who/ What inspires you? how they function to know if their Did you always want to be a teacher? My mom, she is always teaching me good enough to get. new life lessons. For example, think It was always one of my options. No matter less do more, and to be determined. how many times I’ve changed my mind, What exactly do you do as a securi- teaching was always there I always wanted to ty guard? What are your plans after high do it. I think if my first choice wasn’t even school? teaching I would’ve ended up teaching any- way. To keep the outsiders out and pro- The plan right now is to continue my tect the students within these walls. studies. I want to stay along the lines How do you keep your students motivated? of hospitality and tourism because I What advice would you give to the Students never know what to expect with me, do see myself traveling a lot in the I never do the same thing over and over. I students of Sunset? future. keep them on their toes with experiments and movies and whatever else to keep them To work hard and study, it should be What is your drive to continue do- intrigued. ing better? everyone’s goal to graduate and even What motivates you? after that to continue to work hard. Making my parents proud, that’s my number one motivation. It’s the best My son, Jonathan, he means the absolute Do you enjoy working at sunset? feeling in the world. world to me. I try to be the teacher I want my son to have in the future. These kids are the What is the best part about Sunset? future knowing that I’m teaching the future Yes, and it pays the bills. We all feel like a family. Being a keeps me very motivated. That and I just love to teach! What is your favorite thing to do small school, some see it as a bad thing, but I think it’s a good thing. What is your ideal student? when you get off work? You see familiar faces every day and I like to go home and cook. I love My ideal student is one that follows me con- everyone for the most part is really cooking, my family owns a Greek res- tinuously throughout the year, challenges me welcoming. and in return keeping me on my toes. Also, taurant, so I’ve been cooking my Why are you in the activities that the kid who’s well rounded overall, involved whole life for the most part. Cooking you’re in? in clubs, sports, and just more than a smart is an art and requires time, so I did- kid in my class. n’t pursue cooking as a career since I feel passionate about everything What is the best experience you’ve had as a there’s a lot of pressure on cooks in that I’m in, I don’t just join things to teacher? the kitchen. a them to my resume. I like doing things all the way, everything I do I love when students come back and tell me will help me with life skills in the fu- that because of me and my class I’ve made a ture and in the workforce, so I don’t difference in their life. I made a difference in want to give anything less than my the classroom but also their lives and its very full attention. touching.