The 2009-10 school year had its fair share of scandals, brawls and victories, in pop culture and at Cal High alike.

If you were a cheerleader caught in a scandal, a victim of a massive earthquake, a participant in a schoolwide brawl, or a Republican, this year may have been more than a little stressful.

But if you were a Mr. Cali contestant, a New Orleans Saint, James Cameron, or a Cal senior of any walk of life, then this school year was more than likely a blast.

Here are some of the highlights, and lowlights:

Homecoming

This year once again saw San Ramonians rejoice in their celebration of high school spirit with the annual homecoming parade.

The floats were Disney themed, with seniors once again taking top prize. The Class of 2010 also won the competition as juniors.

Prideful students proudly reenacted Peter Pan’s epic pirate ship skirmish and Aladdin’s magic carpet ride.

Year of the Blurt

Sorry Joe Wilson, Ima let you finish, but we don’t lie when we say that Kanye West had one of the best interruptions of all time.

MTV’s iconic Video Music Award show in September 2009 saw perhaps the most infamous blurting in recent history – that is until Republican Congressman Joe Wilson called Obama a liar at the President’s health care speech.

Cheerleader scandal

Cheerleaders were smokin’ hot this year – literally.

In what was unfortunately not the only online picture scandal of the year, MySpace photos depicting four members of the varsity squad smoking tobacco with a hookah caused them to be suspended temporarily from the team.

The school tried to make them go to rehab, but they said “No! No! No! (Go Cal!)”

Just kidding.

False Alarm

A nasty prank caused repeated false alarm fire drills in the middle of a November storm. Students and their belongings were drenched, in some cases beyond repair, causing a textbook recall and the disgruntlement of the entire school.

Health care bill prevails

Kenyan born Sith lord Barack Hussein Obama finally fulfilled his goal of reorganizing the United States government into a communist regime with his passing of an extremely controversial health care bill.

Leading the rebellion against the Empire is freedom fighting maverick Sarah Palin, who promises to liberate the elderly from the government installed Death Panels as soon as the contract for her show “Morning Latte with Sarah” expires.

“I see you.” We all do.

Innovative science fiction film “Avatar” was released in December 2009 and quickly became the highest grossing film of all time, beating director James Cameron’s own “Titanic.”

The film was also nominated for “Best Picture” at the 82nd Academy Awards and became a pop culture phenomenon.

Using ground breaking computer technology, it is not widely known that the film was actually a remake of Disney’s “Pocahontas.”

Disasters strike

This year had its fair share of disasters and tragedies.

The island of Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Jan. 12 that killed more than 230,000, left 1 million people homeless, and completely decimated the small, island country.

On February 27, an 8.8. Magnitude quake affected the Maule Region of Chile, triggering a devastating tsunami.

A volcano erupted in Iceland on April 14, causing the highest level of air travel disruption since World War II.

A massive oil spill occurred in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, spilling up to 43 million gallons of crude oil. It has already surpassed the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill as the worst oil spill in U.S. history. The bad news is the spill could continue through August.

But J.K. Rowling continues to assure us that, post Voldemort, “all is well.”

Super Bowl XLIV

At this year’s Super Bowl the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in a classic example of underdog victory. The game was the Saints’ first Super Bowl appearance, held at the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins.

ASB president resigns

Another online photo scandal broke when pictures posted on Facebook depicting ASB President Dan Hurd drinking at a family New Year’s Eve party caused him to resign his position. Hurd was allowed to stay in the leadership class.

MTV show comes to Cal

Popular MTV show “MADE” came to Cal High on March 26.

More than 30 students were interviewed, and despite the immense talent pool, only one student was chosen for the show.

To get their revenge, several rejected Cal students are pursuing their own show on VH1.

The show is expected to be another in a long line of reality shows following average people in their average lives doing average things.

You know, reality TV at its finest.

New buildings (finally) finished

Two new buildings were opened this school year.

The long anticipated new theater played host to a band competition, but “officially” opened with the dance show on April 29.

The new “Event Center,” which will replace the beloved Grizzly Gym, was unveiled at the senior meeting, where seniors were treated to a poppin’ presentation.

Brutal brawl breaks out on campus

A series of vicious fights occurred on April 15, causing utter chaos to break out on campus.

It was later said that the event was sparked at the infamous skate park days before, although many of the fights were supposedly unrelated.

One girl was arrested and taken to Juvenile Hall.

Principal Mark Corti denied the reports that he had been repeatedly punched, claiming instead he was “struck” after “helping” to “restrain” the “girl.”

The brawl caused a mix of panic and excitement on campus.

A window broken by the girl in an attempt to escape is reportedly in stable condition. The window’s family refused to comment.

Mr. Cali

Senior boys got to show off their talents at the annual Mr. Cali beauty pageant, the second major event to take place in the new theater.

Justin Haley won the contest, and Brian Piehl was named Mr. Congeniality.

With such fine gentlemen taking home the top prizes, there may be hope for world peace after all.

Senior Ball

Held at the San Francisco Design Center Galleria, this year’s senior ball was reportedly the best in years. DJ Hightop mixed it up with wide a variety of music, ranging from Journey to Lady GaGa.

He insisted on pointing out numerous times that “this is a dance for all of us.” Apparently senior ball has gone mainstream.

Later several students were left behind when a bus driver returned to the event hours late in a booze-soaked bus.

Senior Picnic

This year, the annual senior picnic and senior trip were combined in a five hour excursion to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Some students enjoyed roller coasters, laser tag and bumper cars, while others laid lazily in the sand, content not to be taking quizzes in over-air-conditioned classrooms.

The world is getting warmer, people are getting fatter, and in 2012, the Mayan calendar predicts something disastrous is coming: a gun slinging hockey -mom.

And now, with schoolwide fights and countless photo scandals, the madness seems to have finally penetrated the San Ramon bubble and landed right here at Cal.

But if you’re a senior, who cares?