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C.A.T.C.H. The Magazine 2012 1

 Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving
your community and world better than you found it.

Marian Wright Edelman

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 CATCH
2012
TABLEof 0 24 lost love

CONTENTS 3 i want to tessellate

6 converse

Old Photographs
7 we are
family

8 back to the future

Boy meets girl.
Step up.

Questbridge
Making the band.

The History program. It seemed to be the perfect opportunity for

In 1987, the simple idea of an organization that links
low-income high school scholars to elite colleges
and universities sparked what is now QuestBridge.
QuestBridge was officially founded in 2004 as an
extension of The Quest Scholars Program founded in
1994. QuestBridge is now an Internet-based meeting
ground for bright scholars with economic challenges
there is a period of waiting. All there is to do is wait
for the QuestBridge faculty to review and assess
the applications and inform their applicants of their
application status. The waiting is stressful, but most
students find refuge in the fact that they completed
the entire application before the
me to go to the college of my desires. I began the
application process in July of 2011. It took a lot of
hard work and much of my free time to complete the
application process before September 30th, but I did
and I am proud of myself for it. I am very thankful that
Mr.VanPelt, Mrs.Purves, and Ms.Andrew completed

and the opportunity to go to colleges like Dartmouth
College, Harvard University, and MIT.
The Mission
QuestBridge serves as a powerful bridge between
talented, underserved students and the nations
deadline.
Becoming A Finalist
QuestBridge finalists have the chance to become a
National College Match Recipient. National College
Match Recipients receive full, four-year scholarships
to one of QuestBridges 31 partner schools as well
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the letters of recommendation that I needed.
I had to wait until October 21st before I learned of my 30 C.A.T.C.H. The Magazine 2012
QuestBridge status. I am excited to say that I am a
National College Match Finalist and I am on my way
to experiencing the opportunities ahead. I decided
to apply to Dartmouth College, Brown University,
Princeton University, Wellesley University, and

most esteemed institutions of higher education.
QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of
capable low-income students attending the nations
best universities by facilitating a meeting point
that connects exceptional students with colleges,
scholarship providers, and organizations seeking
out students who have excelled despite hardships.
In the summer of 2011, QuestBridge reached out to
as additional resources to assist Recipients while in
school and beyond. Once applicants are informed
about their Finalist status, applicants must submit
additional supplements to the colleges that they
chose to apply to through QuestBridge.
The Words of Finalist, Tatiana Austin
For me, it all started with a brochure. I came home
old photographs
Columbia University through Questbridge. I still have
much work to do, but I am willing and ready to take
on the challenge. Most top low-income students in
America dont apply to top colleges who want them
Better recruitment can close this gap.

C.A.T.C.H. with hopes of fulfilling its mission using
C.A.T.C.H. scholars.
The Application
The QuestBridge application process takes much
longer than most students anticipate. QuestBridge
wants to know their applicants very well. The
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from school to my usual pile of mail, mostly flyers
Questbridge Finalist,
and letters from colleges and universities. A peculiar
emblem on a brochure instantly grasped my eye as Tatiana Austin
I sifted through the bundle. I read the brochure and
it ignited a tinge of hope in me. I never believed that
I could attend a prestigious university due to my
familys inability to give financial support. According

application includes a lengthy online application,
official transcripts, SAT and ACTS score reports,
several essays, and three extensive letters of
recommendation from two teachers and a counselor.
The C.A.T.C.H. staff is always willing to assist students
the adventures
to this QuestBridge brochure, I did have the chance to
attend my dream school, Dartmouth College, despite
the economic obstacles my family has faced.
I began doing research on QuestBridge to check the
legitimacy of the program. I wanted to make sure that

reach their goals. It takes many hours for students
to complete their applications and it takes many
hours for teachers to complete the recommendation
forms as well. Once the application is submitted, the
recommendations are in, and the process is complete,
of emmett
I was not letting my hopes get too high only to be Dartmouth
crushed by false pretenses. Luckily, QuestBridge is College
an authentic program designed to help students like
myself reach their highest potential. After the research,
I decided that I would participate in the QuestBridge

questbridge
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12 dance

STEP
16 twin
fundamentals
CATCH is widely known for their highly talented step team, winning
competitions across the country for their unique and exciting routines.
Two of the C.A.T.C.H. Step Teams latest routines derive from
movies; Battle: Los Angeles, a science fiction thriller, and The Girl
With the Dragon Tattoo, a movie remake of the popular novel of
the same name. These two routines have audiences out of their
chairs in applause, truly fusing the art of creating an entertaining and
mesmerizing show with traditional stepping.

Myles: At UC Berkeley I can develop intellectually and put
knowledge into practice. UC Berkeley has over 800 organizations
that provide students with the opportunity to develop leadership
skills, share talent, have a sense of community and express
themselves. At C.A.T.C.H also chose UC Berkeley because I can
involve my self in different organizations to put the knowledge I
abroad. The Human Rights center also sends students around
the globe to intensely study complex issues that relate to their
academic studies. At UC Berkeley I can develop academically
through the education itself but being involved in organizations
with people from diverse backgrounds and traveling the globe to
meet people and understand their struggles will help me grow as

POSSE
The History
The simple idea of sending a group of students to college together
to act as a support system for one another was the impetus for a
program that today has become one of the most comprehensive
college access programs in the United States. Posse took five
students from New York City to Vanderbilt University, which was
Posses first partner college in 1989.All five members of Vanderbilt
Posse 1 graduated with honors and accolades. Posse has sent
3,665 Scholars to top-tier colleges and universities throughout
Round Two Interview
Each semi-finalist selected came to the Posse Office to be
interviewed individually by Posse Staff. Between 20 and 35 of
those students were chosen as Finalist for each partner school.
In the second round interview, C.A.T.C.H students were equally
as successful as they were in Round One. All semi-finalists from
C.A.T.C.H were comfortable and confident in their one-on-one
interviews. The interviews are extremely formal and required that
students dress, speak, and act in accordance with professional
have gained into practice. I have always been a person who works
well with people and loves seeing an idea brought into reality. UC
Berkeley has ones of the largest numbers of high ranked graduate
programs in the nation. The Library at UC Berkeley is one of
the finest research collections in the country. Berkeley contains
11-affiliated libraries that have information that is hard to find and
subject specialty libraries. UCB scholars are well known for their
discoveries and contributions. UC Berkeley is a school that provides
its students with the proper tools to be innovative. The College
of Letters & Science has a division called Arts and Humanities
that studies world languages, cultures and human experiences
to prepare students to live in a multicultural world and develop a
deep understanding of what it means to be human. Art is used to
help students shape their own views so that they can renew the
world. I plan to declare the major of philosophy under the Arts &
Humanities division because I desire to get the understanding of
the human experience so that I can effectively make an impact on
the world and the people in it. Also, I want to declare the human
rights minor. UC Berkeley would be the best place for me to study
human rights because the Human rights center is on campus and
conducts research about human rights in the Unites States and
a person.
Question: Why are you the perfect Posse Scholarship recipient?
Myles: Posse is looking for people who are leaders. Being the
Associated Study Body President I have learned how effectively
lead and make change on campus. UC Berkeley would provide
me with the opportunity to make change out in the world.
Question: How has your experience at CATCH prepared you to
be successful at UC Berkeley?
Myles: When I came to C.A.T.C.H in the 9th grade I was okay
with being average. Over the years CATCH has always had high
expectations for me and pushed me to do the best that I can
whether it be artistically or academically. CATCH has prepared
me to excel in the UC system with their rigorous curriculum and
advanced art program. Posse is helping to create a new kind of
network of leaders who will sit at the tables where decisions are
made and better represent the voices of all Americans. A diverse
society requires a diverse leadership. Posse works to fill this
need.

GIRL with the

the country since then. Posse Scholars have won $334 million in standards. Posse staff asked questions about the history of our
scholarships from Posses partner institutions and are persisting students: their backgrounds, goals, successes, and challenges.
and graduating at the rate of 90 percent - significantly above C.A.T.C.H students were able to clearly articulate accurate

the
DRAGON
national average. reflections of self, and that is what stood out most about the
students. The C.A.T.C.H students were able to display their
The Mission leadership qualities while being highlighting that true leadership

TATTOO

The Posse Foundation has three goals:
1.To expand the pool from which top colleges and universities can
recruit outstanding young leaders from diverse backgrounds.
2.To help these institutions build more interactive campus
environments so that they can be more welcoming for people from
all backgrounds.
3.To ensure that Posse Scholars persist in their academic studies
and graduate, so they can take on leadership positions in the
workforce.
Round One Interview
The students that are nominated are asked to attend large group
recruitment as a part of their first round interview. After the large
group interview about half of the nominees are called back as Semi-
Finalist. Fun is the perfect word to describe the first interview for
C.A.T.C.H students. The interview consisted of working with other
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comes from being able to better others around them. Posse Finalist,
Myles Santifer
Final Interview
Finalists have to agree to accept a Posse Scholarship if offered BATTLE: LOS ANGELES C.A.T.C.H. The Magazine 2012 53
in order to participate in the last interview. After all, it is a serious
commitment. The Finalists will fill out an application to their Posse
College in Fall. The final interview will be in mid-December, group-
style, and consists of other potential cohort members vying for
admission into the same school. An admission committee from
the college (including the Dean of Admissions) will attend this
meeting. Finalists will be notified if they are Posse Scholarship
Winners in late December and begin Posses eightmonth pre-
collegiate training program in January 2012. C.A.T.C.H is proud of
Myles Santifer, finalist for UC Berkeley in Berkeley, California. UC
Berkeley is a large public, co-ed Research Institution established
March 23, 1868. Myles Santifer is a leader and is committed to
helping his community. He dedicated his entire summer this

step
students from across Los Angeles in writing and performance of

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year to volunteering as apart of the Top Teens of America. This
original skits on pre-selected themes. Students presented five-

fashion
organization gathers teenagers as a collective to help beautify and
minute skits about current events. The task was challenging and
better the Los Angeles urban community. Through the organization
insightful in that it required students from all different backgrounds
Myles realized the importance in helping the community.
to collaborate and exhibit true teamwork. C.A.T.C.H students got
the chance to display the skills developed at C.A.T.C.H such as
In Myles Own Words
their confidence, performance and presentation skills and their

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knowledge and understanding of todays issues when formulating Question: How did you select UC Berkeley as your college of UC Berkeley
their project. choice from the selected Posse Schools?

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 Back To TheSame 0ld Shoe
Future
Three years ago, some CATCH freshmen took
part in a competition where they customized a
Converse shoe, and the winning designs were
produced. Three years later, the winners are
now seniors and have come a long way since
2009, becoming Original CATCH kids, a title
given to students who have attended CATCH
since the ninth grade. The funny thing about
growing up and change is that the new self
cannot recognize the old self. Take a look at
how these original (or OG) CATCH kids have
grown from winning a shoe competition as
freshmen to seniors on their way to college.

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Questbridge
The History
In 1987, the idea of an organization that could link
low-income high school scholars to elite colleges
and universities sparked what is now QuestBridge.
QuestBridge was officially founded in 2004 as an
extension of The Quest Scholars Program founded
in 1994. QuestBridge is an Internet-based meeting
ground for bright scholars with economic challenges
and provides the opportunity to go to colleges like
Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and MIT.
The Mission
QuestBridge serves as a powerful bridge between
talented, underserved students and the nations
most esteemed institutions of higher education.
QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of
capable low-income students attending the nations
best universities by facilitating a meeting point
that connects exceptional students with colleges,
scholarship providers, and organizations seeking
out students who have excelled despite hardships.
In the summer of 2011, QuestBridge reached out
to C.A.T.C.H., with hopes of fulfilling its mission by
involving C.A.T.C.H. scholars.
The Application
The QuestBridge application process takes much
longer than most students anticipate. QuestBridge
wants to know their applicants very well. The
application includes a lengthy online application,
official transcripts, SAT and ACTS score reports,
several essays, and three extensive letters of
recommendation from two teachers and a counselor.
The C.A.T.C.H. staff is always willing to assist students
reach their goals. It takes many hours for students
to complete their applications and it takes many
hours for teachers to complete the recommendation
forms as well. Once the application is submitted,
the recommendations are in, and the process is
complete, there is a period of waiting. All there is to
do is wait for the QuestBridge faculty to review and
assess the applications and inform their applicants of
their application status. The waiting can be stressful,
but many students find refuge in the fact that they
completed the entire application before the
deadline.
Becoming A Finalist
QuestBridge finalists have the chance to become a
National College Match Recipient. National College
Match Recipients receive full, four-year scholarships
to one of QuestBridges 31 partner schools as well
as additional resources to assist Recipients while in
school and beyond. Once finalists are informed about
their status, they must submit additional supplements
to the colleges that they chose to apply to through
QuestBridge.
The Words of Finalist, Tatiana Austin
For me, it all started with a brochure. I came home
from school to my usual pile of mail, mostly flyers
and letters from colleges and universities. A peculiar
emblem on a brochure instantly grasped my eye as
I sifted through the bundle. I read the brochure and
it ignited a tinge of hope in me. I never believed that
I could attend a prestigious university due to my
familys inability to give financial support. According
to this QuestBridge brochure, I did have the chance to
attend my dream school, Dartmouth College, despite
the economic obstacles my family has faced.
I began doing research on QuestBridge to check the
legitimacy of the program. I wanted to make sure that
I was not letting my hopes get too high only to be
crushed by false pretenses. Luckily, QuestBridge is
a legitimate program designed to help students like
myself reach their highest potential. After the research,
I decided that I would participate in the QuestBridge
program. It seemed to be the perfect opportunity for
me to go to the college of my desires. I began the
application process in July of 2011. It took a lot of
hard work and much of my free time to complete the
application process before September 30th, but I did
and I am proud of myself for it. I am very thankful that
Mr. VanPelt, Mrs. Purves, and Ms. Andrew completed
the letters of recommendation that I needed.
I had to wait until October 21st before I learned of
my QuestBridge status. I am excited to say that I am
a National College Match finalist and am on my way
to experiencing the opportunities ahead. I decided
to apply to Dartmouth College, Brown University,
Princeton University, Wellesley University, and
Columbia University through Questbridge. I still have
much work to do, but I am willing and ready to take
on the challenge.

Questbridge finalist,
Tatiana Austin

Dartmouth
College
Shiloh and Jeshua Selassie
 dance
Brothers Shiloh and Jeshua
Selassie have been dancing for
years, and have become experts
in a variety of styles, ranging from
flamenco to hip hop to jazz. I
like all types, because I cant
choose. Ballet is fundamental to all
dance styles, but hip hop is fun,
Jeshua explains. Jeshua is full of
life and loves to dance.Dance is
the essence of life, Shiloh adds
happily. Shilohs main dance interest
is hip hop, always practicing
routines and learning new dance
moves. Dance is movement, its
rhythm. Its essential to life because
dance is life! Shiloh can be seen
leading dance battles daily at
break and teaching inquiring minds
groundbreaking dance moves.
Math
by CATCH CATCH The Essence of Math
What do Coco Chanel, Joy by
Jean Patou and CATCH have in
common? They all have their own
perfume. CATCH introduces Math,
a hot new fragrance that is destined
for greatness. Once immersed in
Math, one can do anything. Math is
evident everywhere, Math is life! Get
CATCHs new fragrance Math now!
 Acrylic
nails
Acrylic nails have always been a major fashion
phenomenon. Little girls couldnt wait for their mothers
to let them wear acrylics and style them whichever
way they wanted to. However in inner city schools
acrylic nails are getting harder and harder to find.
What was once a necessity is now a rarity, and one
must wonder, why? Economy. Americas economic
situation has been in ruins for a few years now, and
experts say it will get worse before it gets better. But
nail salons arent economists, and instead of lowering
prices for consumers theyve raised them. Inner city
girls simply cant afford stylish acrylic nails every two
weeks anymore. Out-of-style. Fashion trends come
and go, and as acrylic nails have reigned for so long,
its time for the polymer powder and adjoining liquid
to take a break. Health. The longer acrylics are left on
nails the weaker natural nails become. When acrylics
are finally taken off, the natural nail is left brittle, soft
and sensitive, and wont return to normal for a few
months. If the tip is separated from the nail bed,
fungi can get in between and cause a nasty infection,

resulting in the removal of a whole nail. Accidents

can also occur that can rip off part or all of the acrylic
and natural nail as well. Many jobs prohibit their
employees from wearing these nails for these risks
as well. Acrylics will always be remembered as very
stylish and fashionable, but their time has come and
gone in popular culture.
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TWIN FUNDAMENTALS

2
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(-1+ 25)x( 81-22)x(-5+23-1)=10

Jade Morris 10:00am 8/13/1996 Karla Young 4:05am 8/18/1994
Jewel Morris 10:02am 8/13/1996 Karmen Young 4:09am 8/18/1994

( 150
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Tiara Knight 12:00pm 10/13/1995
Fiara Knight 12:06pm 10/13/1995
Amani Henry 12:26am 4/25/1997
Asiah Henry 12:27am 4/25/1997
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Justin Weekes Powden 12:00pm 9/10/1997
Anarey Weekes Powden 12:02pm 9/10/1997

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 MOVIE PICS

from the

FILMMAKING CLASS
Comedy: Superbad, Hangover 1 & 2, White Chicks
Action/Adventure: Fast Five, Real Steel, Death Race 1 &2
Romance: Romeo and Juliet, Love and Basketball, Back-up Plan
Chick Flicks: Twilight, Mean Girls, Bring it On
Horror: Halloween, Devil, Insidious
Documentary: Catfish, MARWENCOL, Supersize Me
Musical: High School Musical, Sweeney Todd, Greece
Drama: Precious, Baby Boy, The Runaways
Tear Jerkers: Titanic, For Colored Girls..., The Curious
Case of Benjamin Button
Sci-fi: Avatar, Super 8, The Matrix
Animation: Horton Hears a Who, Toy Story 1, 2 & 3,
Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie
Thriller: Cloverfield, Final Destination, IT.
Suspense: The Orphan, The Craft, Black Swan
Inspirational: Soul Surfer, I am Sam, The Pursuit of Happyness
Based on a True Story: 50/50, The Blind Side, The Diary of Anne Frank
Old School: 16 Candles, Back to the Future, The Exorcist
MATH NOT JUST COLOR-BY-NUMBERS
NotJustColorbyNumbers

Rememberinsecondgradewhenyouhadtocoloranobscurepictureofshapesbasedonthe

numberintheshapeandthecolorthatmatchesthenumber?Thiswasprobablythemostbasic

formofconnectingmathtoartformostofus.Butmathandarthaveastrongerconnection

thanyoumaythink.Ifyoustoptolookatthedesignofthearchitectureofbuildings,youmay

noticetheintensemathcalculationsthatwentintoitsconstruction.Forinstance,thescreenof

thecomputeryouuseeverydayisderivedfromwhatisconsideredappealingtotheeyebased

onamathematicalratio.And,lookatallthebeautifulcelebritiesinamagazineoronTV.Youd

besurprisedtofindoutthatthedefinitionofbeautyisbasedonamathematicalrelationship.

Believeitornot,therelationshipbetweenartandmathematicsisntanythingnewInfact,it

hasbeengoingonforcenturies.

THEGOLDENRATIO

Foralargeportionofmathrelatedart,itallbeginswiththeGoldenRatio.Definedbythe

GreeksandtheEgyptiansaswhatisaestheticallyappealingtotheeye,theGoldenRatioisthe

ratioofthesumoftwoquantitiestothelargerquantityis

equaltotheratioofthelargerquantitytothesmaller

quantity.Inotherwords, ,whereaisthelarger

quantityandbisthesmallerquantity.TheGoldenRatio

canbeviewedasarectangleshowntotheright.

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IfyouweretodividethelengthbytheheightofarectangleconstructedbytheGoldenRatio,

youwillfindthenumbertobe1.618Anyrectanglethatisconstructedinthismanneriscalled

aGoldenRectangleandisconsideredtobepleasingtothehumaneye,asitiseasytoview.As

amatteroffact,westillusethisconcepttoday.IfyouhaveaMaccomputeroranyflatscreen

TV,lookatthescreenandmeasureitslengthanditsheight,andthendividethem.Youwillfind

thattheratioisapproximately1.6.

ARCHITECTURE

LookattheParthenonandthePyramid.Canyouseeanythingfamiliaraboutthem?Itmaynot

besonoticeablewiththePyramid,butby

lookingatthefaceoftheParthenon,youmay

noticethatisaGoldenRectangle.ThePyramid

alsousestheGoldenRatio,butinalessobvious

manner.Ifyoulookatthediagrambelow,you

canseethattheratiooftheheight(h)tothehalfofthebaselength(b)isaGoldenRatio.

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BEAUTY

Itissaidthatpeoplewhoareconsideredbeautifultendtohavesymmetricalfeatures.Butwhat

definesbeauty?Isthereawaytolookatsomeoneandjustsaythatthatpersonisbeautiful?

Well,duringtheRenaissance(14th17thcenturies),manyartists

andphilosopherstriedto.OneparticularpersonwasLeonardo

daVinci.Itissuggestedthateverythinghedidwasdoneby

somesecretmethodorcode.Forinstance,itissaidthathe

wouldpaintusingtheGoldenRectangle.Asyoucanseeinthe

pictureontheleft,MonaLisasfacefitsinsideaGolden

Rectangle,thusfittingthedescriptionofwhatis

aestheticallypleasingtotheeye.HealsodidtheVetruvian

man,whichshowsthattheperfectbodyisboundedbythe

dimensionsoftheGoldenRatio.Nowtakealookatthe

followingcelebrities.Ifyoudrewarectanglearoundtheir

faces,woulditapproximatetheGoldenRatio1.618?

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 Its funny how history repeats itself time and time again.
This year, two CATCH faculty members teach at the very campus their
relatives attended. Miss Fukuyama, the World History and Government
teacher, and Miss Taniguchi, the Special Education coordinator, were
shocked when they found out that their father and uncle, respectively,
attended Audubon Middle School. Its fascinating how their relatives
attended Audubon at the same time and how decades later, they
both teach in the classrooms their uncle and father sat in.

Miss Fukuyama Miss Taniguchi

and her father, and her uncle,
Les Fukuyama Thomas Tayama
(Audubon, (Audubon,
class of 70) class of 69)

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 POSSE
The History
The idea of sending a group of students to college together to
act as a support system for one another was the impetus for a
program that today has become one of the most comprehensive
college access programs in the United States. Posse took five
students from New York City to Vanderbilt University, which was
Posses first partner college in 1989.All five members of Vanderbilt
Posse 1 graduated with honors and accolades. Posse has sent
3,665 Scholars to top-tier colleges and universities throughout
the country since then. Posse Scholars have won $334 million in
scholarships from Posses partner institutions and are persisting
and graduating at the rate of 90 percent - significantly above
national average.
The Mission
The Posse Foundation has three goals:
1.To expand the pool from which top colleges and universities can
recruit outstanding young leaders from diverse backgrounds.
2.To help these institutions build more interactive campus
environments so that they can be more welcoming for people from
all backgrounds.
3.To ensure that Posse Scholars persist in their academic studies
and graduate, so they can take on leadership positions in the
workforce.
Round One Interview
The students that are nominated are asked to attend large group
recruitment as a part of their first round interview. After the large
group interview about half of the nominees are called back as Semi-
Finalists. Fun is the perfect word to describe the first interview for
C.A.T.C.H students. The interview consisted of working with other
students from across Los Angeles in writing and performance of
original skits on pre-selected themes. Students presented five-
minute skits about current events. The task was challenging and
insightful in that it required students from all different backgrounds
to collaborate and exhibit true teamwork. C.A.T.C.H students got
the chance to display the skills developed at C.A.T.C.H such as
their confidence, performance and presentation skills and their
knowledge and understanding of todays issues when formulating
their project.
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Round Two Interview
Each semi-finalist selected came to the Posse Office to be
interviewed individually by Posse Staff. Between 20 and 35 of
those students were chosen as finalists for each partner school.
In the second round interview, C.A.T.C.H students were equally
as successful as they were in Round One. All semi-finalists from
C.A.T.C.H were comfortable and confident in their one-on-one
interviews. The interviews were extremely formal and required that
students dress, speak, and act in accordance with professional
standards. Posse staff asked questions about the history of our
students: their backgrounds, goals, successes, and challenges.
C.A.T.C.H students were able to clearly articulate accurate
reflections of self, and that is what stood out most about the
students. The C.A.T.C.H students were able to display their
leadership qualities while highlighting that true leadership comes
from being able to better others around them.
Final Interview
Finalists have to agree to accept a Posse Scholarship if offered
in order to participate in the last interview. After all, it is a serious
commitment. The Finalists will fill out an application to their Posse
College in Fall. The final interview will be in mid-December, group-
style, and consists of other potential cohort members vying for
admission into the same school. An admission committee from
the college (including the Dean of Admissions) will attend this
meeting. Finalists will be notified if they are Posse Scholarship
Winners in late December and begin Posses eight month pre-
collegiate training program in January 2012. C.A.T.C.H. is proud of
Myles Santifer, finalist for UC Berkeley in Berkeley, California. UC
Berkeley is a large public, co-ed Research Institution established
March 23, 1868. Myles Santifer is a leader and is committed to
helping his community. He dedicated his entire summer this year to
volunteering as part of the Top Teens of America. This organization
gathers teenagers as a collective to help beautify and better the
Los Angeles urban community. Through the organization Myles
realized the importance of helping the community.
In Myles Own Words
Question: How did you select UC Berkeley as your college of
choice from the selected Posse Schools?
Myles: At UC Berkeley I can develop intellectually and put knowledge
into practice. UC Berkeley has over 800 organizations that provide
students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, share
talent, have a sense of community and express themselves. I
also chose UC Berkeley because I can involve myself in different
organizations to put the knowledge I have gained into practice. I
have always been a person who works well with people and loves
seeing an idea brought to reality. UC Berkeley has ones of the
largest numbers of high ranked graduate programs in the nation.
The Library at UC Berkeley is one of the finest research collections
in the country. Berkeley contains 11-affiliated libraries that have
information that is hard to find and subject specialty libraries. UCB
scholars are well known for their discoveries and contributions. UC
Berkeley is a school that provides its students with the proper tools
to be innovative. The College of Letters & Science has a division
called Arts and Humanities that studies world languages, cultures
and human experiences to prepare students to live in a multicultural
world and develop a deep understanding of what it means to be
human. Art is used to help students shape their own views so that
they can renew the world. I plan to declare the major of philosophy
under the Arts & Humanities division because I desire to get the
understanding of the human experience so that I can effectively
make an impact on the world and the people in it. Also, I want to
declare the Human Rights minor. UC Berkeley would be the best
place for me to study human rights because the Human Rights
Center is on campus and conducts research about human rights
in the Unites States and abroad. The Human Rights Center also
Posse Finalist,
Myles Santifer
UC Berkeley
sends students around the globe to intensely study complex issues
that relate to their academic studies. At UC Berkeley I can develop
academically through the education itself but being involved in
organizations with people from diverse backgrounds and traveling
the globe to meet people and understand their struggles will help
me grow as a person.
Question: Why are you the perfect Posse Scholarship recipient?
Myles: Posse is looking for people who are leaders. Being the
Associated Study Body President I have learned how to effectively
lead and make changes on campus. UC Berkeley would provide
me with the opportunity to make change out in the world.
Question: How has your experience at CATCH prepared you to
be successful at UC Berkeley?
Myles: When I came to C.A.T.C.H in the 9th grade I was okay
with being average. Over the years CATCH has always had high
expectations for me and pushed me to do the best that I can
whether it be artistically or academically. CATCH has prepared
me to excel in the UC system with their rigorous curriculum and
advanced art program. Posse is helping to create a new kind of
network of leaders who will sit at the tables where decisions are
made and better represent the voices of all Americans. A diverse
society requires a diverse leadership. Posse works to fill this
need.
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 You know Im not perfect, its not a secret. We were like pairs of shoes in Summer of June

I gave all this love and kindness, but you left me mindless.

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everyone eveything is all right. This curse is such a burden Wish I was wrong but my words

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 are certain. Im lost without you.

Youve taken vow of silence...

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This song is a reflection on the old lost love songs heard on
classic radio stations like K-Earth 101, 94.7 The Wave, and
95.5 KLOS. Lost Love showcases the classic narrative
found in songs like Al Greenes Tired of Being Alone and
Aerosmiths Cryin, both of which are iconic songs within
their eras and are loved C.A.T.C.H.
by listenersThe
both young and
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Sunday's Best

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MATH I WANT TO TESSELLATE!!!

ATessellation(orTiling)occurswhenyoucoverasurfacewithapattern
offlatshapessothattherearenooverlapsorgaps.Aregulartessellation
isapatternmadebyrepeatingaregularpolygon.

Triangles Squares Hexagons

Asemiregulartessellationismadeoftwoormoreregularpolygons.The
patternateachvertexmustbethesame!

Mathematiciansdisagreeonthetruedefinitionofasemiregular
tessellation.Somebelievecurvedshapes(notjustpolygons)canhave
tessellationslikethese:

CurvyShapes Circles Eagles?

Butitgetsevenmorecomplicated.
 CheckoutsomeofM.C.Escherstessellationart:
ThetilingsintheAlhambra
inSpainwerelaidoutby
theMoorsinthe14th
century.

Theyaremadeofcoloredtiles
formingpatterns,manytruly
symmetrical,geometricaland
beautiful.Somewerenot
tessellationsbecausethey
didn'tcoverasurfacewitha
repetitivedesignwithoutgaps
oroverlaps.However,manyof
theAlhambra'spatternswere
truetessellations,liketheone
shownhere.Theyinspiredthe
youngM.C.Escher,who
copiedthesegeometric
tessellationsintohis
notebooksandlater
convertedsomeinto
tessellationsofanimalsor
people.

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Krump
Teyauna Taylor, also known as Auna, or informally, Pocahontas,
has been linked to CATCH far longer than how long she
shes been
in attendance. Back in 2008, she came to CATCH as a dancer for
local celebrity Tommy the Clown for a performance. Dancing

is my life, an enthusiastic Auna proclaims. Having danced since
she was three, Auna has been trained in ballet, modern and
choreography with Debbie Allen, and has been dancing with
Tommy the Clown since 2001. Dancing with Tommy has been an
incredible experience! Ive traveled all over the world, to countries
such as Italy, Japan, New Zealand, England, Germany, just to
ve also been in music videos and movies, too. You
name a few. Ive
can see her (wearing the red hat below) in the movie Rize, a
documentary about clown and krump dancing.

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 O l d P h o t o g r a p h s

Boy meets girl.

Making the band.

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Step up.
Circa 1950.
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C.A.T.C.H. The Magazine 2012 39
MATH MESSING WITH STATISTICS

Regardless of how much, or how little we actually see of it, mathematics is all around us. It's so
ingrained in our daily lives that it's practically impossible to go a day without needing to use math.
You can't go to the store without adding up costs for groceries and you can't watch most sports without
hearing some statistics on the players or the teams.

Of all of the different branches of mathematics, statistics is probably one of the most noticeable
ones in sports. Let's take basketball as an example. It's very important for basketball players to have a
decent free throw percentage. This is a type of statistic that tells you how often a player successfully
shoots a free throw shot. Other statistics include things like number of assists, blocks, steals, points,
and many more. All of these are very important to determine who is the best player.

However, statistics are strange in many regards. If used or viewed incorrectly, they can lead to
completely false conclusions. For instance, let's say we want to compare Kobe to LeBron. To keep it
simple, even though basketball is played in four quarters of 12 minutes, let's just look at their field shot
percentage for two imaginary halves of one game, as shown in the table below.

First Half Second Half Total

Kobe 15 / 30 3/5 18/35
LeBron 2/5 14 / 25 16/30

From the table, we can see that Kobe made 15 out of 30 shots in the first half and 3 out of 5
shots in the second half. This means that during the entire game Kobe made 18 out of the 35 shots he
took. LeBrons total was tallied the same way. Now, let's say we wanted to ask, Based on their shots
only, who was the better player? Here's where the weird part of statistics kicks! Depending on how
you choose to look at these statistics, either one of them can be considered better than the other!
Let's change the fractions in the first and second half to percentages so it's easier to compare them:

First Half Second Half Total

Kobe 50% 60% 18/35
LeBron 40% 56% 16/30

If we look at the first half, Kobe clearly has a better shooting percentage than LeBron. So we'd
say during the first half, Kobe outdid LeBron. Now, looking at the second half, we see the stats are
repeated. Someone looking at these percentages might say, It's obvious that Kobe did better than
LeBron since he beat him during each half of the game! But how about we look at the totals? Kobe's
total (18/35) comes out to 51.4%. LeBrons total, however, is 53.3%. Therefore, Kobe beat LeBron
during each quarter, and LeBron comes out on top in the end. How in the world did that happen?
Weighted averages!

To understand how this happened, we need to look at exactly how many shots each player took.
The following bar graph shows a visual that might help. Kobe took the bulk of his shots in the first half
(when his percent was 50) and took only a very few shots in the second half (when his percent was 60).
This is why, when we look at his total percent, it'll turn out to be closer to 50 than to 60 percent.
LeBron on the other hand, took few shots in the first half (when his percent was 40) and took many
more shots in the second half (when his percentage was 56). Thus, LeBrons total shooting percent
ended up much closer to 56 than to 40.

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30

25

20
Kobe
15 Lebron

10

0
First Half Second Half

Sometimes its hard to see whats going on without an exaggerated example. Lets imagine that
a very bad player ends up making 0 out of 100 shots (or 0%) in one half. Then he makes 1 out of 1
shots (100%) in the second half. Hes made a grand total of 1 out of 101 shots. This is just shy of 1%.

So as youve just seen, statistics can sometimes be deceiving. Nevertheless, theyre still very
important. They give us easy ways to compare overall performance of players in sports. But, once
again, be careful of how you look at them!

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 Why do we give apples to teachers?

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I woke up in a cold sweat. It was my first day in
a new town, in a new school. Convinced that my
mother wouldnt let me stay another day, I dragged
myself out of bed and proceeded to get ready. My
grandmother had already picked out my outfit, a
powder blue dress with a white trim and ruffles, with
matching socks and my newly polished black and
white Oxfords. My hair was rolled and tied in a silk
bonnet, and I had strict orders not to touch it until she
was ready to help me. My grandmother walked into
my room, exhausted from cooking breakfast although
it was only seven in the morning. Why arent you
in that tub? Your bath waters about to get cold and
Im not warming it up! I sighed and walked slowly
to get my towel. Oh, honey, I know youre nervous,
but trust me itll be fine, she said. I plopped down
on my bed, close to tears. But mdear I dont want
to go! I want to stay home with you! She sat down
beside me and rubbed my back. Dont you worry about
a thing, you hear? Just get ready for school and Ill take
care of everything. She kissed me on the forehead and
walked out of my room. Excitement washed over me
and I nearly ran to the tub. Oh! Now dont you look
pretty, missy! You better not spill syrup on that dress!
my grandmother proclaimed. Shed taken down my hair
as I ate carefully. You look like a doll. Id never seen
my grandmother smile as bright as she did that morning.
Yeah, but Im still nervous m dear.
Here, She handed me a bright red apple. When you
get into the classroom walk up to your teacher and hand
her this apple. I promise you, you wont be nervous
anymore. I looked at her incredulously, picking up
my schoolbag. M dear this better work, I whispered.
My grandmother walked me down our block to school,
through the main hallway to the classroom I was
assigned. There, a tall, slender woman was waiting by
the door, as if she was waiting for me. I stopped a few feet
behind. My grandmother looked down at me, nudging
me forward. I almost forgot I had the apple in my hand.
Slowly, I walked up to the woman; careful not to drag
my feet as I did when I got nervous. When I was fully
in front of her, I held the apple out. She smiled. You
must be Patricia, she said. Her voice was calm and
nice; I couldnt help but smile back. Yes, maam. She
took the apple from me and walked into the classroom.
I looked back at my grandmother, making sure she was
still there. Go on now! Have a great day, sweetie, she
said. I nodded and walked into my new classroom.
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MATH A LIFE FULL OF EXPECTATIONS

Alifefullofexpectations

Overthecourseofourlives,weashumanstendtotakerisksinordertoobtainadesirablereward.However,whatwe
dontusuallydobeforetakingtheserisksisassesswhetherornottheriskisworthtaking.However,withmathematics,aperson
candeterminewhattheyshouldbeexpectingwhentakingtheserisks.Thewaythatmostpeoplewhousemathassessthese
benefitsisthroughaconceptcalledexpectedvalue.Likethenamesuggests,peoplecanusethepowerofexpectedvalueto
calculatewhattheyshouldexpectinthelongrunfromrandomevents,whichusuallyinvolvessomerisk.Ineverydaylife,people
areactuallycomputingexpectedvalueallthetimewithoutknowingitwhentheyaretakinganaverageofsomething.However,
expected value can also be used to assess what option can benefit the person the most as well (For example, in the stock
market).

Onesuchriskthatpeopletakewithoutassessingthebenefitsversustheriskisbuyingalotteryticket.Manypeopleover
theageof18buyalotteryticket,ormore,twiceeveryweek,inhopesofwinningthejackpotandbecomingamillionairebut
thatdreamnevercomestrue,butyettheykeeptheirhopesupandcontinuebuyingmoreticketseveryroundinhopesoffinally
winning.Asamathematician,wemaywanttoplaythisgameaswell(forallweknow,itcouldbeagamethatisbeneficial).
However,wewanttoassesstheriskfirsttoseeifthisissomethingwewanttobeinvestingmoneyinto.

Inthiscase,sinceweliveinthestateofCaliforniawewillfocusontheCalifornialottery.IntheCalifornialottery,you
pick 5 numbers from 1 to 56 and one Mega number from 1 to 46. If you match all the numbers, you are the winner of the
jackpot.Inaddition,therearemanywaystowindependingonwhatcombinationsofwhiteballsandMeganumbersyoumatch.
Theprizesandtheprobabilityofwinningeachprize(computedusingtheMultiplicationRulefortheProbabilityofIndependent
! ! !
EventsandDependentEventsandCombinationsFormula[Forexample, = = ])areshowninthe
!"!! !" !"#,!"",!"#
tablebelow:

White#sMatched MegaNumber? Prize Odds(inFractions) Probability

5 Yes Jackpot 1in175,711,536 0.000000005691
5 No $250,000 1in3,904,701 0.0000002561
4 Yes $10,000 1in689,065 0.0000014512
4 No $150 1in15,313 0.0000653040
3 Yes $150 1in13,781 0.0000725637
3 No $7 1in306 0.0032679739
2 Yes $10 1in844 0.0011848341
1 Yes $3 1in141 0.0070921986
0 Yes $2 1in75 0.0133333333

Thejackpotstartsat3millionandincreasesuntilsomeonewinsthelottery.EveniftheJackpotisasignificantnumber(letssay
$25million)theexpectedwinningsperticketwillcomputeto:

1 1 1 1 1
= $25,000,000 + $250,000 + $10,000 + $150 + $150 + $7
175,711,536 3,904,701 689,065 15,313 13,781
1 1 1 1
+ $10 +3 + $2 $1 1 $0.68
306 844 141 75

Thismeansthatevenifthelotteryjackpotwas$25millioneverytime.(Whichitisnot)Youwouldexpecttolose68centson
everyticketthatyoubought.(Thisisnotevencountingthetaxesonyourwinnings,whichisadifferentstory.)Ifyouwereto
buy a lottery ticket twice a week for 10 years, you would expect to lose10 52 2 $0.68 = $707.20. With that money in
those10years,youcouldhavedonemanythings,andgainatleastabitoffofyourinvestmentifyouknowyourmath.Given
thatyouareexpectedtolosemoneyeverytimeyouplay,amathematicianwouldconcludelogicallythattheriskisnotworth
thereward.

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 C AT C H
CATCH
BINGO
Instructions

1
Fill out each
column with
any numbers
between one
and 75.

2
Cover the
Free space
in the center
of your
card with a
marker.

3
Listen as the
host calls out
a letter and
number such
as C-3.

4 8
Find the C
Place markers
column.

10
over the letter
Call out the
and number
numbers youve

5
Look to see if you combinations that
marked in your
have a 3 in the appear on your card.
winning pattern
column under the when the host

9
C. Yell out CATCH asks you.
BINGO! as soon

6 11
Place a marker over as you cover the Collect your prize
the C-3 if you numbers in a from the host after
have it. winning pattern - the numbers are
a straight line of verified.

7
Listen as the host 5 squares going
continues to call out horizontally,
letters and numbers. vertically or
diagonally.
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 STEP
CATCH is widely known for its highly talented step team, winning
competitions across the country for their unique and exciting routines.
Two of the C.A.T.C.H. Step Teams latest routines come from movies;
Battle: Los Angeles, a science fiction thriller, and The Girl With the
Dragon Tattoo, a remake of the popular novel of the same name.
These two routines have audiences out of their seats in applause,
truly fusing popular culture with traditional stepping.

BATTLE: LOS ANGELES

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the
DRAGON
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MATH CATCH
CATCH YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
YOUROPPORTUNITIES
OPPORTUNITIES
CATCH YOUR
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JON ERICKSEN
ERICKSEN

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cost of a choice by comparing it to the cost of the next best
option which could not be chosen at the same time.
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have been able to purchase four
the stock was worth $381.33 a share, shares
of Apples stock
they would have in 2010
beenforable
$997.32 and sold four
to purchase it forshares
$1,525.32 in 2011. Here we divide the
of Apples stock in 2010 for $997.32 and sold $997.32 by the it for
A = Final amount asking price of in
$1,525.32 $249.33,
2011. Herethen multiply
we divideit the
by the sellingby the
$997.32
PA= =Initial
Finalinvestment
amount priceasking
$381.33price of $249.33, then multiply it by the selling
r = Interest rate
P = Initial investment price $381.33
n = Number of times the interest is compounded
r = Interest rate
per year
n = Number of times the interest is compounded
t = Number of years In this scenario, at the end of the year the person
per year
If this person invests the $1,000 into a savings account will have $1,525.32 invested in Apple, earned a profit
t = Number of years In this scenario, at the end of the year the person
at their bank, with a 1.5% interest rate, compounded of $525.32, and will continue to profit from their
If this person invests the $1,000 into a savings account will have $1,525.32 invested in Apple, earned a profit
monthly over one year they would use the equation investment as long as Apples stock price continues
at their bank, with a 1.5% interest rate, compounded of $525.32, and will continue to profit from their
to rise. (This scenario is known as passive income
monthly over one year they would use the equation investment
because as is
the person long as Apples
profiting stock
without price
having continues
to work
to rise. (This
for the profits.) scenario is known as passive income
because the person is profiting without having to work
Life and Opportunity Cost If for
wethelook at a basic opportunity cost model to
profits.)

Life and Opportunity Cost If we look at a basic opportunity cost model to

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compare work and play in our everyday lives, we will gain a

4
7
graphical interpretation of how opportunity cost affects the
limited amount of time we have to choose to either work or
play; and whichever one we choose, we are losing the

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opportunity to spend time doing the other. This is the
opportunity cost of time.

WORK A

8
PLAY

If we choose point A, located on the work-axis, we are

choosing to spend all of our time working and no time
playing. The opportunity cost of this choice is to have no play
time. However, if we choose point B, located on the play-
axis, then we are choosing to spend all of our time playing,
and the opportunity cost is to spend no time working, we
would be losing all of the benefits awarded to us by work and
the opportunities which our work may lead to.
In reality people do not live their lives entirely
engrossed by only work or only play, they spend their time at
an arbitrary point such as C, enjoying a balance of work and
play. However, no one is able to spend their time anywhere

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above the opportunity cost line, because time is a limited
commodity which we cannot create more of. What we are
able to do, is to spend our time working and playing to enjoy
our lives and open up new opportunities.

Opportunities Knocking
Life presents itself with countless opportunities both
monetary and otherwise, and regardless of what we choose
there is a cost for what we didnt choose. Through
education, hobbies, work, and other passions it is up to us to
broaden our horizons and be prepared to benefit from the
opportunities which will present themselves. In a world filled
with mathematical models, statistics, and calculations, it can
become overwhelming to try and evaluate ones future, but
luck is no more than being prepared to take advantage of an
opportunity which presents itself. It is up to us to be
prepared to catch the opportunity.

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 Kimonos have been a part of Japanese
culture as early as the 5th century.
Kimonos have changed over time as
many various styles have gone in and
out of fashion. Although kimonos are
heavily associated with the Japanese,
the first kimonos were influenced the
traditional Han clothing in China.

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Missoni
CATCH Hall inspired by

ART MATTERS CATCHs Fashion Class participated in a

room makeover, that may have been decorated for HGTV.
In making over the room, the fashion class drew inspiration
from the famous fashion phenomenon Missoni.
In the late 1960s Missoni took the world by storm,
introducing their fashionable collection of knitted dresses,
coats and sweaters. What made Missonis claim to fame
so remarkable was how they went back to the basics by
combining the vintage knitted dress fashion trend of the
1920s with modern designs and a groovy new twist. A
creator of exceptional knitwear, Missoni has been noted
as an artform as well as a business. By the early 2000s
Missoni has become the reigning leader in knitwear,
expanding their designs to include knitwear for all aspects
of the modern lifestyle. In September, Missoni introduced a
collection for Target made up of 400 items using the Italian
luxury design houses legendary zig-zag pattern. The line,
which is also Missonis biggest limited-designer collection,
sold out at most stores and online in less than a day.
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Timberland Shoes has a mission to equip people to make
a difference in their world. CATCH fulfilled Timberlands
mission statement to its full potential, customizing the work
boots in various ways with paint to invoke originality and
style. Having the children customize the shoes themselves
creates a hands-on assignment, making a difference in how
the children understand art.
(l to r: Kiara Clarke, Jhan Phillips, Taylor atkins, Jenelle greene)
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 Our MISSION is to provide the opportunity for under-achieving, low socio-
economic youth with an education that fosters critical thinking and the development
of his or her artistic talents, interests, and learning ability. We believe our primary
responsibility is to develop a learning environment that incorporates the arts,
computer technology, and real life experiences in the community so that our
students will thus gain a practical purpose for their education. The foundation
of our program is to educate our youth through inclusive partnerships between
students, teachers, and parents. This approach addresses students as living,
spiritual, active members of the community giving them a place to prepare to
contribute a part of themselves to society at large.

Our VISION is that every student who attends C.A.T.C.H. will be successful
and adjust to and excel despite the realities of their lives. As a community, we
are dedicated to the empowerment of our inner-city youth. Our goal is to function
as extensions of the family. By engendering self-motivation and critical thinking
united with participation and creativity for this special group of students, we can
impart important skills that help to unlock academic achievement and the ability
to function in todays society. Our vision is to create a community which values,
encourages, and insists upon its members active participation in the education of
its youth. We invite all that care to share in this vision for our children to become
partners in this educational process.

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