Mrs. Ortiz Brings the Circus to Anaheim High
Mrs. Ortiz dancing in clown costume after losing a bet
September 27, 2019
On September 20th Mrs. Ortiz at Anaheim High School lighten up the mood and made students smile with some good old fashion comedy and fun. While at AHS, some teachers try to make school Ortiz sticks out from the rest.
We asked Mrs. Ortiz, an English Teacher, how the challenge began. She said, “We had a challenge (Ms. MacCaskey and Mrs. Ortiz) to learn our students’ names the fastest.” “We each forgot one name.” She continues, “As a tiebreaker, we decided to race each other.” Ortiz claims that she was suffering from bronchitis on the day of the race, therefor, she lost.
Ironically Mrs. Ortiz had previously bought the clown suit, thinking she would win the race against Ms. MacCaskey, but it all ended in a sad and unexpected loss. Students were shocked to find such a scene. They told AE News, “It was interesting because most people don’t go up the stairs and see a teacher dancing in a clown costume.”
Mrs. Ortiz shared her thoughts on the matter, “I feel like it was an opportunity for the kids to understand that it is important to keep your word and go through.” She says, “All that mattered was that everybody had fun.”
Ariana, an AHS student, responded: “I thought it was a good idea, but also a good idea for students to know why she was dressed like that.”
AE News wanted to know if events like this one helped lighten up the mood or a student’s day. Mrs. Ortiz shared, “When we got to High School, it was so serious, it was sad,” and “We are hoping that it changes the mood, and the culture. Maybe if it makes a student laugh or smile, it is worth it.”
Ortiz dances in the halls of the old building wearing a clown outfit.
An AHS student commented, “Yeah, because if someone is having a bad day, with her music and dancing, she is able to make the students happy.”
Ariana Suarez said, “Events like these can make a student’s day better. More fun events should happen at school that make students look forward to coming to school and not just seeing it as something they’re forced to do.”
High School is a place full of surprises as seen here at Anaheim High School with Mrs. Ortiz and Ms. MacCaskey who want students not to think of their school experience as sad and boring, but to think of it as a place full of surprises where you never know what to expect and what you’re going to see.
frida • Nov 8, 2019 at 2:28 pm
This was a really fun interesting topic to hear about. It is really fun to see a teacher let go of the seriousness and just have fun.
Bryan Rico • Nov 7, 2019 at 1:30 pm
I really loved this article. I appreciate when someone covers events like this is one. It shows that you could really have a fun and exciting High School experience. Mrs. Ortiz and Mrs. MacCaskey are truly great teachers. I always have a smile on my face when I walk into their classroom.
Alfredo • Oct 23, 2019 at 9:56 pm
Most of us at lunch were very confused at the fact that we saw a giant clown, over then ourselves, walking around at lunch. I like how the article provided extra information about the bet. Its nice to see that teachers are trying to influence the atmosphere at Anaheim High School by making it a positive and well rounded place for a student to be. Events like these help students remember that there’s still joy in the world after the countless hours of being at the prison we call school.
Antonio Gutierrez • Oct 23, 2019 at 8:43 pm
I liked the storyline but as a reporter, I would ask myself what can I better and I would like to help with some constructive criticism. Running it through with classmates a couple of times will be beneficial to you for the future. (I did notice in the beginning fun was left out of the last sentence)
Abraham Ibarra • Oct 23, 2019 at 1:14 pm
I passed by her class and watching her in that clown costume while she was dancing made me laugh.
Mrs. MacCaskey • Oct 18, 2019 at 10:18 am
I feel honored to have won this competition fair and square! I appreciate the comments in my favor. Mrs. Ortiz, if you truly had bronchitis, pneumonia, the plague, measles, rickets, and scurvy… PROVE IT! Also, I am happy to repeat the competition, so that these ailments can no longer be used as an excuse!
Jacqueline garcia • Oct 10, 2019 at 7:45 pm
I honestly think this was a good idea to learn all of your students names.It made me and my friends smile. Some of them laughed. This was a fun surprise for us. I would want to see more of these challenges.
Alexis • Oct 4, 2019 at 12:01 pm
FAKE NEWS! Ortiz was in perfect condition for a race ,but she is a very extremely sore loser and claimed she has bronchitis which was false considering if she did why did she agree and why is she still working at school she should have gone to the ER and gotten treatment. McCaskey bless her soul won fair and square.
nash • Oct 4, 2019 at 11:50 am
Honestly they’re great teachers and when ever your having a bad day they will make you smile and make your mood go up. Its an honor having them as my English teachers.
Karla Vega • Oct 4, 2019 at 11:45 am
I think Mrs. Ortiz did amazing. Making others smile is great not everyone have a smile on their face so why not give one of yours. Mrs. Ortiz is fabulous, she should continue making others laugh. It wasn’t fair that Mrs. Ortiz lost ,because she was sick and when someone is sick how are they suppose to actually go through the game without going through some issues it would of been fair if Mrs. Ortiz wasn’t sick.
Alexis • Oct 4, 2019 at 11:39 am
When I walked to my final class on Friday I did not expect to see my teacher dressed up as a clown dancing to circus music
Jason • Oct 4, 2019 at 9:58 am
This Event was supposed to be a fair event but it wasn’t because Mrs. MacCaskey cheated in many ways. First it came to the name game and when Mrs. Ortiz was ACTUALLY SICK she was home resting and while she was home resting Mrs. MacCaskey came up with an evil plan an evil cheating plan that she would learn the names while Mrs.Ortiz was out. Mrs. MacCaskey told us to move around and she would learn our name and keep in mind Mrs. Ortiz was home with ACTUALLY Bronchitis. So therefore it wasnt fair and it was cheating. next we have the number game. Everytime Mrs. MacCaskey would get Mrs Ortiz off guard and remember Mrs. Ortiz was SICK. The 3rd contest was was the Cartwheel race. The camera shows Mrs. MacCaskey cheated by starting early and hitting Mrs. Ortiz during the race with her legs. How do you feel with someone hitting a sick lady. Then we have the last and final running race through the building. The camera also shows that Mrs. MacCaskey skipped stairs when your supposed to go one by one and also Mrs Ortiz was still sick. So After reading this you should know that Mrs. MacCaskey is a big cheater and she has no respect for sick people.
Jackie • Oct 4, 2019 at 9:57 am
I have Mrs. Ortiz and Mrs. MacCaskey for English. They aren´t like the ordinary boring teachers. They actually make class fun sometimes with the way they teach us and talk to each other. We get things done while having a good time. Both Ortiz and MacCaskey talk to us in a way where we can trust them. Every Friday they bring the speaker out and start dancing. Even when class is almost over they play songs and do a treasure box for us to be able to win snacks and prizes with the tickets that we get by being on task.
lizbeidy • Oct 4, 2019 at 9:55 am
I think that Mrs.Ortiz didn’t win because she was not feeling good and that made her lose the race, but at the end of the day we all had fun and they made us laugh and smile. Mrs.MacCakey’s run’s faster then Mrs.Ortiz and that’s another reason why Mrs. Ortiz lost I think Mrs.Ortiz should winning an award for the best actor.
Brandon Blackbear • Oct 4, 2019 at 9:35 am
I think what they did was cool and fun to see how much they would go through just to know our names. They raced, did cartwheels, and besides the competitions they dance every Friday.
viviana castillo • Oct 4, 2019 at 9:35 am
I think the challenge Mrs. Ortiz and Ms. MacCaskey did was a fun way to learn names but since they ended up getting a tie in it they took it a step further and they ended up doing fun challenges but poor Mrs. Ortiz was suffering from bronchitis so she ended up losing and being a clown.
Elena,Aispuro • Oct 4, 2019 at 8:19 am
Cool but macaskey chested because Ortiz was sick. But it’s was still funny.
Ezra • Oct 4, 2019 at 8:19 am
Ms.Ortiz should provide proof that she has bronchitis and pneumonia.
Jeff Paul • Oct 4, 2019 at 8:16 am
She put on very cool music
Mr. Saldivar • Oct 2, 2019 at 3:03 pm
Jacob,
Very nice job on this article! I love that we are covering events/moments that really contribute to our school culture in a positive way! Keep up the great work!
Mr. Saldivar