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The Purpose
Occupier Conner McHammon displays his feelings toward the injustices of the government. Photo by Samantha Grainger-Shuba.
The Occupy movement means to call attention to the financial and social divide between the upper 1% and the rest of the population. Protesters occupy public locales as a reminder that they have a voice.
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This is where it all began. On Sept. 17, between 100 and 200 protesters gathering at Zuocotti Park in New York City catalyzed a movement that has spread across the United States and internationally.
Left: Occupiers gather on Oct. 10 to join the movement in Salem. Right: Wilson Park stands empty after the City of Salem evicts the occupiers. Photos by Samantha Grainger-Shuba.
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f the big cities one might expect to see joining the Occupy movement, Salem would not have made the Top Ten list. Yet, on Monday, Oct. 10, protesters met at the capital to rally together in a march through downtown Salem around Riverfront Park
and back to set up camp at Wilson Park. Wilson Park, next door to the Capital Building, is prime real estate to be a constant reminder to the government of the failing economy, with Michelle Darr at the head. “We are essentially bankrupting the future of our children and grandchildren,” Darr said. “The population this affects the most can’t even vote yet.” However, the future generations do seem to be taking notice. South students Alexis Ramos ‘12, Anna
Fitzgerald ‘12 and Emily Fitzgerald ‘15 were among the attendees of the protest on Oct. 10. Protesters wielded signs with messages such as “99 vs. 1--We Win” as a proclamation of their dissatisfaction with tax on the rich. Essentially, they carried over the message from Occupy Wall Street to little, old Salem. “Dispersal of resources has been unequal for so long, and people are finally waking up and realizing that this can’t go on,” Darr said.
For the next two months, Occupiers staked camp in Wilson Park, upholding their message with a firm protocol of non-violence. Unfortunately for Occupy Salem, their permit to inhabit the park expired, leaving the City of Salem no choice but to evict them. Darr remains positive asserting, “We will stay until this is dealt with, until we have more security and stability as a country, and as the world. The 99 percent is not remaining silent anymore.”
Girls’ Soccer Gets a Taste of Victory
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his season, there was no doubt that the Saxon girls’ soccer team was eyeballing the State Title. Unfortunately for them, however, their season ended one game short of making it to the championship. They faced Tualatin and lost 0-1 to the soon to be 2011 State Champions. The team jokes that they did accomplish one great feat this season. Girls Soccer did something no team in South’s history
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has ever been able to do: they defeated Jesuit in the State Quarterfinals. “Jesuit has always been the one kicking us out of the playoffs over the years so it was so exciting to return the favor,” team captain Whitney Pitalo ‘12 said. The game was scoreless until the final few seconds when senior Katie Wasser’s shot, deflected by the goalie headed straight to Anne Burnham ‘12,
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who impulsively went for the strike. As the ball flew through the air it looked as if it would not make the goal, but after hitting the upper right side of the post, the ball dropped into the net. “And after the game they dropped down to their knees and cried and we were all cheering,” Burnham said. Photo Courtesy of Emilio Paz of the Sword & Shield.
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Oregon has seen one of the more violent and controversial “occupations” in Portland. Protesters have been seen defecating on public property, and have battled to keep the protest alive, even after being forcibly removed by Portland Law Enforcement. This protest continues to attempt to remain peaceful.
Worldwide
The Occupy movement has taken the world by storm. Movements have erupted in countries such as Spain and Israel during Nov., the Month of Global Uprising.
Havercroft to Retire Samantha Grainger-Shuba Copy Editor
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E teacher and former coach Rick Havercroft will retire Jan. 2012, at the end of first semester. Havercroft has had a tremendous 34-year teaching career, 12 of those years at South as a PE teacher and former head boys basketball coach, leading the boys to the State Championships in 2004. “With my free time, I’d like to spend more time with my five children, who all live in different cities than I do. I’d like to see them and I would also like to travel. It will be like doing what I do on the weekends during the weekdays,” Havercroft said. Replacing Havercroft will be volleyball coach Matt Leichty, who as of now teaches math.
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A mass exodus of well dressed teens was seen leaving the Oregon State pavilion Saturday, December 3, 2011 as the clock struck midnight. While some teens enjoyed a “No-Ball”, the pavilion boomed with over 2,500 Mid-Valley teens for the 58th annual SnoBall benefit dance hosted by the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) Snoball Youth Leadership Committee. Working from May to December, committee leaders have volunteered to plan the event. Additionally, the committee decided upon this year’s theme “Fire and Ice: Ignite the Fire Within, Give Back This Season - Volunteer.” “The ticket price goes directly to YWCA Salem to support our charities – a homeless shelter, free mammograms for women without insurance, youth programs, and parenting classes,” said Terra Naught Lead SnoBall Coordinator of YWCA. SnoBall is a key source of funding for YWCA. As the clock struck 8 p.m. the premier formal soiree began. Z100 blasted all the latest hits and kept the crowd moving to the beat. YWCA Salem is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all by providing the necessary skills and resources through opportunities that create a culture of self-sufficiency for women and their families. At the end of the night, high heels were reattached to sore feet and restrictive jackets put back on. Ringing ear drums were associated with memories of exotic dance and priceless moments of pure youth.
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Above: Ismail Anderson ‘13, Jordan McLure ‘14, Jeremy Pykkonen ‘14, McKenzie Phyllis ‘14 and Kyle Shaver ‘14 prepare to enter the ball. Below: Z100 sets up shop at the YWCA dress giveaway. Photos by Rachal Meza Rojas.
The Giving Tree stands in the front hall of South laden with tags for teachers and students to take. Photo by Victoria Schmidt.
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s the holiday season emerges, it becomes evident of those who have and those who have not. People go about life, unaware of the hurts and trials in their peers’ lives. Fifteen years ago, Kim Miller recognized
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eens all throughout the Mid-Valley gathered on November 5, 2011 at the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) for the fifth annual SnoBall Formal Wear Giveaway. Door prizes included free SnoBall tickets, photo packages, hair salon gift cards, make up, tans, along with much more.
Saxons Helping Saxons: The Giving Tree 2011 Arrives
this problem and set out to create a program to fill the needs of students at South. The Giving Tree is an organization that coordinates gift giving and receiving for those who need to know they are loved. The tree took its spot in the front lobby on Dec. 1, filled with over 100 tags which listed the needs of students at South. “You can smell the tree as soon as
it goes up, the aroma makes me feel like Christmas is coming,” leadership student Allison Young ‘13 said. Teachers and students pluck tags off the tree, committing to provide a high-school student with a gift. “It’s awesome to see people stepping up to care for those in need, it gives our community a chance to unite for something bigger than ourselves,” Psychology teacher
and coach Lis Ann Saxe said. Unlike many other Giving Trees, South’s program focuses not only on the physical needs of students, but their emotional needs as well. Teachers nominate students who they feel could benefit from this program. Recently, the program has upgraded by utilizing gift cards. Depending on the students needs, they receive gift cards anywhere from Regal Cinemas to TJ
Maxx. “South is known as a school of privilege, but as I began to teach here I saw students that were facing things that no teenager should have to face; homelessness, abuse and depression,” Miller said. Throughout the years, The Giving Tree has provided gifts for over 2,000 South students. This year proved successful with 136 students receiving gifts.
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Weight Gain During The Holiday Season Rachal Meza-Rojas News Editor
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he holiday season has officially arrived. The displays of all sorts of holiday-related foods are now present at the local grocers. Seasonal foods are now targeting unhealthy habits. As holiday meals tend to be the epicenter of all family events, particular emphasis is invested to come up with festive displays that captivate the consumer. Commercials, special coupons, color schemes, decorations, and various holiday themed layouts all directed toward shoppers planning for their special events. “I think people have family traditions around food,” Steve Norris, history and wellness teacher said. Unfortunately, the winter months promote splurges in those counting calories and bleakly attempting to maintain diet resolutions. Even if calorie counting is not an object of concern, poor eating habits during the winter months become hard to break after New Year’s. “Society uses the holidays as an excuse for over-indulgence,” Norris said.
Instead of giving in and going back for seconds,
and more fruits and veggies to snack on during holiday hang-outs. Look for f o o d items lower in fat and sugar as
thirds, or fourths during a meal start out with a small dining plate. Research shows that the brain is slow in receiving communication from the stomach about being full. Therefore, wait at least twenty minutes before returning for round two. Stay healthy without giving up favorite treats entirely. Pass the salt and opt for fewer processed foods,
well. Most of all, pay attention to p or t i on size. Additionally, preparing holiday dishes with a healthier substitute is a clever alternative. Whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour is a simple way to reduce consumption of refined grains and get more
whole grains into your diet. Instead of sugar, use natural sweeteners such as honey. “It takes 60 days to six months for something to become a habit, so with that in mind experts advise small changes that add up over time,” Norris said. Incorporating more activity is better than no activity; although, maintaining exercise can be a hassle during the dreary winter months. How is it possible then, to keep a healthy weight through holiday indulgences without any form of exercise? Modern advancements in video-gaming have developed many athletic oriented games aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. After that holiday meal, gather family for a competitive game of Wii baseball or tennis. If weather permits, head outside and get active with a game of Frisbee or a walk around the neighborhood. Remember, when the wondrous aromas waft among the festivities of family gatherings, take care in following your head and not your grumbly belly, because the brief satisfaction of that extra cookie is not worth the long-term effects.
How Effective is Your Immunizations: a Hand Washing Routine? Promise, Not a Threat Morgan Costa Reporter
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hen using the bathrooms at South, most students wash up quickly without giving a second thought about what they have just touched. The most common routine is to run their hands under the water with some soap, and then dry them off with a paper towel. The soap is hardly used and is not scrubbed on their hands effectively. After killing hardly any of the germs on their hands, students will then touch the paper towel handle, which has even more bacteria on it. Some may not want to admit this truth, but if one were to look a little closer it would be evident that this routine is more commonplace than expected. “I think girls pretend to wash their hands, but I feel like guys wouldn’t spend as much time on it,” Devyn Holbrook ‘13 said. It may be unfair to assume that guys are less hygienic than girls, but Drake George had a similar response as to how well he thinks students wash their hands. “Lots of guys don’t wash their hands in the bathroom, but I do,” George ‘13 said. Although these students would agree there is a lack of hygiene among the majority of the student body, some have mastered a routine to minimize their exposure to the bacteria on bathroom surfaces. “After using the bathroom, I roll out the paper towels then turn on the water,” Emily Burney ‘14 said. “I get my hands wet, then get soap. I wash my hands for about 20 seconds, then turn off the water with the back of my hands and dry my hands with the paper towel. I throw the paper towel in the trash can and exit the bathroom without
touching the door with my hands.” Most high school students probably do not wash their hands effectively or at all, because they are lazy or just do not realize how much bacteria is in a public bath-
After doing this experiment, it is evident that students need to be more health-conscious. Bacteria after restroom-use can cause infections and sicknesses, and if students aren’t washing their hands
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Top: Powder under UV light after washed hands with only water shows more powder. Bottom: Powder under UV light after washed hands with soap and water looks cleaner. Photos by Tia Schimdt. room. An experiment was conducted at South to find out what lies on the surfaces of door knobs students frequently touch. A swab was taken and spread onto a petri dish filled with agar jelly. The samples sat for a week to allow for a substantial amount of time for the bacteria to grow.
effectively then all surfaces are subject to excessive germs. Not only does the bacteria effect those lazy enough to not wash their hands, but it effects everyone else. From the door handles, classroom desks to stairway rails―it spreads everywhere. Be conscious next time, and think twice before you skip on hand washing.
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magine sitting in a doctor’s office waiting to get a shot. Those jittery nerves as you imagine the upcoming pain and the apprehension that something very pointy will be inserted into your arm. Despite the pain, you found a relief in being protected from diseases. Now imagine meeting someone who has never been immunized. Never had a shot, never knew the experience of being poked by a needle. This person is not a little kid, they are sitting unshielded from diseases right next to you at school. Instinctively you move away. This person is vulnerable to any manners of diseases! Most believe this could never happen, everyone has to get immunized. Except for people who do not. More and more students are not immunized because their parents are afraid. Why? A study from the nineties linked the MMR (Mumps, measles, rubella) vaccine to autism. The vaccine, however, never has caused autism. The study was revoked by its publishing journal, was proven to have its data fudged and several other studies have proven it wrong. So why do people listen to it? They are scared. No one wants their children to become sick from an immunization. Others do not get immunized because the diseases that caused fear in our grandparents and greatparents have not been seen by our generation. People today have never seen someone with polio or
do not know the tell-tale signs of whooping cough. Measles, which is chickenpox on steroids, is a major immunization being left out even though it can cause blindness or pneumonia. With immunizations having immensely lowered the cases of these diseases we forget how serious they are. Some people even believe they do not need a tetanus shot, which you do. Even with the herd effect, when a certain number of people immunized will prevent a disease from spreading that does not change the facts that we need immunizations. If the diseases they were protecting us from were the simple, common cold, we would not have immunizations. Last year ten children died in a whooping cough outbreak in California. An outbreak of its size has not occurred since 1947. Immunizations are supposed to prevent this. Do children need to die pointless deaths for people to see that immunizations are necessary? Do we need to ban unimmunized children for school for safety? Right now immunizations are necessary to attend public school but people can get around that with religious reasons and other excuses. I come to school to learn not to get sick. When it comes to the point where people are afraid of going to school because of diseases, immunizations will seem necessary once more. The question is should we wait that long?
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Occupy: the New Name for Camping
The Occupation movement pushes boundaries and tries peoples’ patience
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n September, a movement began in New York. Occupy Wallstreet was a protest that soon spread across the nation, even into Salem. With such a large number of protests it is impossible not to ask if they are truly helping and the answer is a resounding no. The Occupy movement is merely a bunch of lazy people who want an excuse to sleep in tents in parks. They protest about how 1% controls the majority of money and power in America, but instead of trying to find a job, going college or doing something to improve their financial standings they sit around in parks, in streets and whine about it. The Occupy movement are protesting about how some people are better off than them, but they have no true, specific goal and therefore are changing nothing. In the past, there have been true causes to protest over: rights for women, ending segregation and, even more recently the right for anyone to get married, regardless of gender. This protest puts those to shame. This is just lazy people who want a reason to complain. One of the best aspects of the United States is that if you work hard enough, everyone has the ability to better themselves. There is no law that says the 99% have to stay broke and penniless. Instead of protesting about it, go do some-
A Salem Occupier protesting in October. Photo by Samantha Grainger-Shuba. thing about it. Everyone has an opportunity to become a senator or big business owner. True the 1% have more money to get to those goals, but it is not impossible for the everyday person to become
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ply too high, and American families have less money to spend on their priorities. Rather than taking money from the hands of the middle class to pay for a large, overbearing federal government, I believe in letting hard-working taxpayers keep more of what they earn. This would help strengthen our economy, stimulate job growth and force the government to make wiser spending decisions – all of which would ben- Presidental Candidate Michele efit American families,” remarked Bachmann. Photo Courtesy of Bachmann on her campaign site, www.michelebachmann.com bachmann.house.gov. Party: Tea Party
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Political Views: ”Under Newt’s leadership, Congress passed the first balanced budget in a generation, leading to the repayment of over $400 billion in debt. Congress also cut taxes for the first time in sixteen years and reformed welfare, leading to over sixty percent of welfare recipients either getting a job or going to school,” www.newt.org wrote. Newt Gingrich avidly supports reversing the downfall of the economy. Party: Republican
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been staying in Lownsdale Square and Chapman Park have cost an estimated $19,000 worth of damage to their newfound campsites, according to Commissioner Nick Fish. Fish sent a letter to Occupy Portland in which he said, “Parks belong to everyone. The cost to restore the damage to our parks will not be borne by Wall Street bankers but by Portland taxpayers.” Recently they have been kicked out of the parks they destroyed, because of two overdoses in the park. Mayor Sam Adams explains, “I cannot wait for someone to use the camp as camouflage to inflict bodily harm on others.” The Occupy Movement is just a bunch of whiny protesters without a point. They have no clear, specific problem. Just a general complaint about how the rich 1% is corrupt and should be dealt with. There is no disagreeing with the fact that there are corrupt rich businesses and people in our country who abuse their power. But the way the Occupy movement is trying to change things is not effective. Not to mention they are hurting the very communities filled with their 99%, that they claim to be speaking for.
someone who makes a difference. Not only are they protesting something they have the power to fix individually, but they are hurting the cities they protest in. The Occupy Portland movement has
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Presidental Election Candidates Political Views: “Taxes are sim-
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Newt Gingrich
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Presidental Candidate Mitt Romney. Photo Courtesy of MCT Campus.
Barack Obama
believes in free enterprise and reducing the size of the federal government. On June 2nd, 2011, he stated that America is “...a nation where innovation and hard work propel the most powerful economy in the world. A land that is secured by the greatest military the world has ever seen, and by friends and allies across the globe.” Party: Republican
Political Views: “After a century of striving, after a year of debate, after a historic vote, health care reform is no longer an unmet promise. It is the law of the land,” said Barack Obama at a news conference in July. Party: Democrat Current Approval Rating: -19
Presidental Candidate Newt Gringrich. Photo Courtesy of The State/ MCT.
Current President Barack Obama. Photo Courtesy of Abaca Press/ MCT.
Clypian Holiday Special World Traditions Yuliya Boyalskaya Feature Editor
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n America, winter is known as the holiday season, with celebrations revolving around family, food and gifts. Little do most people know, this tradition is generally shared with people in all countries, cultures and heritages.
Christmas:
Has it ever seemed strange that a big part of celebrating Christmas is putting a pine tree in the middle of our living rooms? At first glance it seems like a funny tradition. Germany is credited with starting the tree tradition in the 16th century when Christians brought decorated pine trees into their homes. The Christmas tree popularity began to rise in the 1890s, and ornaments began to arrive from Germany that the Americans used to decorate their trees with. In the early 20th century, Americans began decorating their trees mainly with homemade ornaments, while the German-Americans continued to use apples, nuts, and marzipan cookies. Kissing under the mistletoe is first associated with the Greek festival of Saturnalia and with primitive marriage rights. The tradition we know today, however, originates from two beliefs. One is that it has power to bestow fertility, and two that the dung from which the mistletoe grows possesses a life giving power. In Scandinavia mistletoe was believed to be
a plant of peace under which enemies could declare truce and warring spouses could kiss and make up. In eighteenth century England, during Christmastime a young lady standing under mistletoe cannot refuse to be kissed, and such a kiss could mean deep romance or lasting friendship and goodwill. If the girl remained unkissed, she could expect to marry the following year. According to Lukas Strong ‘12, the best part of Christmas is “the joy of sharing that is spread amongst the community and the good tidings people share.”
Kwanzaa:
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States celebrating universal African heritage and culture, from December 26 to January 1 every year. The holiday was established in 1966 to encourage African Americans to remember where their heritage comes from, and the word “Kwanzaa” comes from the Swahili language and means “first fruits.” To celebrate this week-long holiday, families decorate their homes with traditional African crafts. Red, green and black colors are used to represent the African flag, and gifts known as “zawadi” are given on the last day. This holiday principally centers around its participants lighting a kinara (candle holder) which has seven candles in it representing each of the days dedicated to one of “The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.”
Hanukkah:
Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday
celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month, which is November to late December on the secular calendar. In Hebrew, the word “Hanukkah” means “dedication”, which commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem after the Jews won the war with the Syrian-Greeks in 165 B.C.E. To celebrate the victory, the Jews lit and oil lamp that was intended to be kept burning the whole time despite not having enough oil to keep it burning for more than a night. By a miracle, the oil lamp stayed lit for eight days on its own, which was the time it took to make new oil for the lamp. It was then decided that every year the Jews would remember the day with an eight-day Festival of Lights. celebrate the miracle of the oil by placing eight candles in a Menorah (a candlestick) and lighting one candle for each evening of the celebration. The Menorah is displayed at a window or near
a front door, and people exchange gifts and give to the poor and needy. Since many Jews live in predominately Christian societies, over time Hanukkah became more festive and more like Christmas Americans celebrate. Jewish children get a present, usually one for each day of the Festival of Lights.
The Black Friday Madness
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s the traditional horde of eager shoppers wait outside big-name stores in tents for hours, sometimes days,
the customers have been planning days in advance, and running on an adrenaline rush and a restlessness beyond definition, with a competitive edge. This is Black Friday. In as early as the 19th century,
consumers saw Thanksgiving as the traditional kick-start for the holidays, along with the traditional holiday shopping. Since department stores admired the idea and wanted to promote themselves to attract customers, they began
Ranch Records one of the many small business to participate in Small Business Saturday. Photo by Anna Wiles.
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distributing Christmas advertisements in newspapers and pamphlets, and to up the ante, bigname department store, Macy’s began hosting the first Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924. Although the real history behind the term “Black Friday” is far from the extravagant celebrations and last-minute shopping frenzies that people have come to know today. In September 1869, when the price of gold was raised in an attempt to sell more, it backfired, and the price for gold fell down dramatically, resulting in panic, but the term didn’t gain any actual attention until the 1960s when a Philadelphia newspaper re-made “Black Friday” into a term that describes the demanding chaos and adrenaline radiating from the flustered excitement of anxious shoppers. Thus the unofficial tradition of shopping extravaganza amongst American culture was born, and thrives to this day.
“My favorite thing about Hanukkah is getting eight days of presents when everybody else just gets one day,” Micaela Edelson ‘13 said. Many parents do not want their children to feel left out of the Christmas festivities all of the other children are celebrating, so often they try to make Hanukkah more special for them.
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ow there is a different vibe going on with local businesses. The support and determination for small businesses was achieved during the second annual Small Business Saturday. How exactly did these businesses survive the Black Friday aftermath? David Ballane, who manages wellknown Oregon business, Ranch Records said, “I advertised Small Business Saturday on our website last year, but it was more word-ofmouth. About a dozen or so came in throughout the day, and it benefited very well to Ranch Records.” Just as he expected, it went just as successful this year, if not even more. Despite the huge attraction to the big-name brand sales on Black Friday, why should the local community support local businesses in order to draw others towards Small Business Saturday? “we live for the notion of keeping the money local, and supporting the local income that helps us make a living from our businesses,” Ballane said.
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Real Tree or Fake Tree: That is The Question. Jennifer Dominguez Reporter
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hristmas is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year, wiith the excitement of receiving gifts, eating lots of food and decorating. Christmas trees are one of the key ingredients for making a wonderful and enjoyable Christmas. There are three main options when it comes to buying a Christmas tree and some are more pleasant than others. Real trees make your whole house smell piney sweet, and that smell makes Christmas feel more like Christmas, but a good smell may not be worth the damages it can cause to the environment. Traditional trees create a huge waste when they are discarded after Christmas. They may be biodegradable, but the massive tree farming industry is harmful to the en-
vironment. Authentic trees are not all that much better than artificial trees, because most real trees are farmed as agricultural products, which means they are treated with pesticides that cause pollution and are hazardous to local watersheds. Even though it is a waste, some people prefer a real tree on Christmas because of tradition. “My family prefers real Christmas trees over fake ones because it gives us the opportunity to spend more time together picking one out, then we take it home and decorate it,” Taylor Edgar ‘12 said. Approximately 10 million fake trees are sold worldwide each year. Buying a fake Christmas tree one year may cost a fortune at the time, but in the long run saves a great deal of money. The downside to purchasing a fake is that most artificial Christmas trees are made of metals and plastics. The plastic material, typically PVC, can be a potential source of hazardous lead. Not to mention that they are not biodegradable.The Children’s Health Environmental Coalition warns that fake trees can cause health problems for those who are exposed to the toxic, lead-laced dust found on the trees. “I find nothing wrong with [fake Christmas trees]. They are able to be used countless times and they keep real trees alive,” Danny Moreno ‘12 said. In most cases, the harmful substances in the fake trees were tested on animals before they were put on the product. This
has caused liver, kidney and reproductive damages on the animals they were tested on. It is mandatory for fakes to have a warning label, explaining the components of the tree and potential hazards--including birth defects--though some do not specifically warn of the lead toxins. Fortunately a new trend has begun to blossom, and that is to buy a living, potted Christmas tree. These trees are just like the ones found on the side of the road for sale, other than the fact that they are good for the Earth. “I think it’s a great idea! I’m definitely going to get one this year considering they are so much better for the environment,” Halen Baxter ‘12 said. They cost about the same as a cut tree and are healthier for the environment. After paying for the tree of their choosing, the customer gets it delivered before Christmas to their doorstep, and picked up afterward to be donated to a re-planting or other o rg a n i zation.
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n the time it takes to drive to Fred Meyer, shop, and drive home, it is safe to say that if it is after Thanksgiving, I will have heard five “Merry Christmases,” a few people asking what is on my Christmas list, and enough carols to last me until I am twenty. I love Christmas songs almost as much as I love eggnog lattes, which can only be bought this time of year. What sets me apart from other Christmas lovers my age is the fact that I do not actually celebrate the holiday. I was born and raised Jewish, and we pull out a Hanukiah and dreidel when others are out buying Christmas trees. Living in Oregon, I cannot count the number of “Merry Christmases” I have been wished in my lifetime. I do not correct people who wish me well, I just respond with, “You too,” or “Happy Holidays” in return. Hearing “Christmas Break” does not phase me any more than singing a piece of Christmas music in choir. A survey of Americ a n s ’ preference of hearing “Happy Holi-
days” versus “Merry Christmas,” revealed some pretty interesting reasoning for saying the latter instead of the other more open-ended option. Some argued that Christmas is an “American holiday,” and that we do not say “Happy Holidays” at any other time of the year, such as on Earth Day. I have no problem with someone wishing me a nice Christmas, but flat-out advocating against a less specific saying? I try to make sure I say “Happy Holidays” or simply “Have a nice day,” just in case whomever I would be saying “Merry Christmas” to didn’t actually celebrate it. Why would we consciously choose a more religious-specific greeting if we weren’t sure of the religious preferences of the person we were speaking to? So this holiday season, challenge yourself not to assume that someone celebrates a holiday that a majority of people d o . Happ y holidays, a n d have a nice Winter Break!
Too Old For Santa? Never. Jennifer Branson Reporter
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veryone remembers the first day they went to see Santa as a child to sit on his lap and tell him what you wanted for Christmas while the photographer took your picture. Even if you do not remember this momentous occasion, the pictures usually come back to haunt you as you are flipping through your childhood photos and come across a picture of you sitting on Santa’s lap, crying your eyes out. Whether you only went once or every year like me, it is an awe-inspiring moment. The big bright lights, the giant red man even the small elf-people could be intimidating for any four year-old. Most people stop visiting Santa after they turn eleven or twelve, but
Top: Jennifer Branson visits Santa as a child. Bottom: Branson sits on Santa in 2011 as a teenager.
this year, I have decided to revisit the place that caused so much fear and excitement for me as a child. As a teenager, the thought of sitting on old St. Nick’s lap is a little embarrassing, especially when you have to wait in the long line that is full of little children. To make matters worse are the parents around you who grumble about how the SMALL children have never seen Santa before should be able to go before the older kids--meaning, me. I admit, now that I am sixteen, I have already gone to see Santa quite a few times, but going again will not kill me, though apparently it may kill the impatient parents. Luckily, when I arrived there after school, the line was almost nonexistent. I timidly edged forward and asked if I would be able to get a photo with Santa--for school, of course. The lady in the
apron smiled and told me to follow her, where Santa was sitting on his big, fuzzy Green chair. Instead of his usual red-suit he was wearing an odd snowman patterned shirt with suspenders, and it was hard for me not to giggle at it. He patted on his knee and I sat down, putting my arm around him and smiling big for the camera. Seconds after the camera flashed, he turned to me and asked what I wanted for Christmas. I flashed him a grin. “A Dreamcast,” I said. He looked at me as if he was confused on what that was, but chuckled and told me he would do his best. Overall it was a rather fun, very awkward, but good experience. The people were very nice, even though I was obviously the oldest costumer they had seen. I suggest that everyone should go see him, it will put you in the Christmas mood.
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A Magical Time on the Polar Express Morgan Costa Reporter
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he scene is set: snow on the ground and a train full of children dressed in pajamas. There are chefs dancing and singing, handing out hot chocolate and cookies to all, and each ticket is stamped as the ride to the North Pole commences. As the conductor yells “All aboard!” the Polar
Express comes to life once again. Dating back to the 90’s, railroads around the United States have created a Polar Express simulation based on the events of the award-winning storybook. Rail Events, Inc. has been licensing this event on behalf of Warner Bros. since 2005. Three different seating areas hold all of the passengers where everyone receives a special
hole-punched message from the conductor on their tickets. Music from the movie is played while children are offered refreshments. Following this is a reading of the story by Chris Van Allsburg. Later upon arrival at the North Pole, each child receives a jingle bell from Santa Claus. Ann Kelly, the founder and executive director of The Hands
& Words Are Not For Hurting Project®, took her grandchildren on this excursion. “I thought it would be fun for them, because they loved the book and the movie. The workers were very animated and kept all of the children entertained,” Ann Kelly said the The Polar Express Ride. The Polar Express Train Ride does its best to put the kids first and
does the book and movie justice. Each journey to the ‘North Pole’ is unique and creates a special memory for each child. “It was a lot of fun and very focused on all the kids having a fun time,” Olivia Hawkins ‘13 said. The only railroad in Oregon to host this event is the Mount Hood Railroad, and it will run until December 28th. For more information, go to www. polarexpressride.com.
The Nutcracker Jennifer Branson Reporter
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he Nutcracker, a traditional holiday ballet, is centered around a young girl named Clara, who celebrates the Christmas holiday with friends and family. Clara and her brother receive a wooden nutcracker in the shape of a man from their Godfather. Clara instantly feels connected to the doll, which leads to her brother to break it. Devastated, Clara takes the toy to her dolls bed and puts it to sleep. Later as the festivities calm down and everyone goes to bed, Clara checks on her nutcracker. Just as she does, the clock strikes midnight, and mice begin to rush out of nowhere. Clara’s nutcracker instantly grows life size, and begins to fight the Mouse King, and ends the battle by stabbing him. As the mice
retreat, Clara’s nutcracker turns into a handsome prince, and takes Clara to the Land of Sweets. When they finally reach the majestic land they meet up with the Sugar Plum Fairy, who has been watching over the Prince’s land. He tells her the story of Clara saving him, and she is celebrated by many sweet treats and dancing of the waltz. The Prince and Clara are crowned forever the rulers of the Land of Sweets, and dance one final waltz. “Every time I see the Nutcracker ballet it gets better, the dancing is so beautiful and professional,” Natalia Lou ‘14 said. The Eugene Ballet Company that is putting on this version of the Nutcracker was founded in 1978, and has 21 full-time performers. They have performed over 100 ballets, in over 100 different cities within the U.S.
Interested in seeing this ballet?
Check out the Elsinore Theatre on Dec. 22, 23, and 24 performed by Eugene Ballet Company.
Members of the communities of Salem and Keizer bundle up and participate in the Festival of Lights Parade, waving to passersby. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Mitchell.
Festival of Lights Brightens the Night Julia Salgado Reporter
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he Festival of Lights parade came Keizer on Dec. 10, marking its twenty first year anniversary. The festival started in 1989 put on by Pacific Gas and Electric and was called the KBZY Salem Downtown Holiday Parade. The purpose behind the parade is to produce and create a local event to bring the community together to celebrate and evoke the spirit of the holidays, at no charge. The Festival of Lights Holiday Parade was started years ago by Warren Franklin. By the following year, the name had changed to the Festival of Lights Holiday Parade. The parade is put on solely by volunteers and is also non-profit. To make this happen, the festival needs sponsors. This year’s included Marion Polk Food Share, Les Schwarb and Best Little Roadhouse.
At the parade’s start, there was no participation from the local high schools. Since then, all of the Salem-Keizer high school bands play in the parade, adding to the community atmosphere. The parade manager, Cheryl Mitchell has been with the parade for 20 years. “What we enjoy the most is catching the expressions of all of those who come to our event and who participate. These moments are priceless.” Mitchell said. The parade is covered by CCTV and KWVT, also it is on the radio covered by KBZY and KYKN so there are many moments to capture.
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Clyp Picks: Movies to Dust Off For Winter It’s a Wonderful Life
Holiday Inn
Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer
The Grinch (New and Old)
White Christmas
This classic black-and-white film tracks the life of George Bailey, a selfless man trying to survive in a selfish world. Just when he thinks all has gone to naught, the people he has helped pull through for him. Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey could be considered the best portrayal of a desperate man since Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca. Though released over 50 years ago, It’s a Wonderful Life is a timeless classic perfect for Christmas Eve.
Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire star in this story of two rival/friends continually vying for the affection of the same woman. When Bob (Crosby) opens up an inn that is only in business during the holidays, and attracts a woman looking for a job in show business, so begins a hilarious romp that includes silly musical numbers and even sillier dancing. This movie is fun for any holiday, but has a special emphasis on the winter holidays. This movie would have already gone out of style, if it were not for the nostalgic innocence of the clay models. Just Hermie the Elf’s want to be a dentist and Rudolph’s inability to fly warms hearts, which is needed especially when the weather turns icy.
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A Holiday Recipe to Tickle Your Tastebuds
Peppermint Cheesecake
inch of very hot water. Bake 45 minutes. Turn off the oven without opening the door and let the cake cool for 1 hour. Remove to a rack and cool to room temperature (about 1 hour). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. After refrigeration, sprinkle your choice of amount of crushed peppermint candy canes on top of the cheesecake. To unmold: Have ready a serving plate and a flat plate at least 8 inches in diameter, covered with plastic wrap. Place pan on heated burner and move it around for 15 seconds. Wipe sides of pan with a hot, damp towel. Run a thin metal spatula around the sides of the cake and release the sides. Place the plastic-wrapped plate on top and invert. Remove the bottom of the pan and the parchment. Reinvert onto the serving plate and use a small metal spatula to smooth the sides. Refrigerate until shortly before serving.
Ingredients: 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese (softened) 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla ¼ teaspoon salt 3 cups sour cream Package of peppermint candy canes Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar until very smooth (about 3 minutes), preferably with a whisk beater. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition until smooth and scraping down the sides. Add the lemon juice, vanilla and salt and beat until incorporated. Beat in the sour cream just until blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Set the pan in the larger pan and surround it with 1
The cartoon How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one that is played on ABC every year. The story is timeless, much like A Peanuts Christmas, but it is getting increasingly more difficult to borrow as rental stores go out of business. Not a replacement, but still curbs one’s craving for a little Grinch, is The Grinch, starring Jim Carrey. His hilarious monologues definitely keep the film rolling and make it a good experience, even for parents. Obviously centered around the Yuletide holiday, this musical finds Bing Crosby and Danny Kay planning and executing an entire talent showcase to bring business to a small ski lodge up in Pine Tree, Vermont. Danny Kay’s shenanigans are always funny, no matter how many years in a row this movie is played. In downtown Salem, White Christmas is being shown Dec. 23, 7 pm at the Grand Theatre. It is a classic movie that will make you wish for a snowy holiday this year.
An example of the delectable peppermint cheesecake suggested by Chef Wiewick. Photo courtesy of tastesofchicago.com.
New Takes on Old Favorites: Who Sang it Best? Courtney Gould Sports Editor
Top 40 Artists Revamp Holiday Classics
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Christina Aguilera vs. Judy Garland
The Christmas Song Justin Bieber ft. Usher vs. Nat King Cole
Aguilera does exactly what she usually does. Her voice is gorgeous, but she overkills and lessens the enjoyment. Despite all this, it is a song that completes the Christmas feeling. Judy Garland, despite having a lot of voice, keeps the song simple. Her sweet voice and floating melodies let the song take care of itself. Staying true to the tune, Garland makes the song a classic and a winner.
Justin Bieber lays on thick Christmas charm in his rendition of a classic carol. Bieber opens and revamps the tune with a rap breakdown from Usher. Nothing beats the silk voice of Nat King Cole, though. Not when it comes to Christmas songs. It does not matter if the song is made over by a classic singer or a teen sensation, in this case, the original cannot be beat.
As expected, Lady Gaga’s ‘Christmas Tree’ is nothing like the original. The song has a techno beat and non-child-friendly lyrics. Students will appreciate the song. Almost no one has ever heard of Ernst Anschütz. He is the composer who wrote the tune of the song. It does not have a true singer, but when the holiday season comes, we find ourselves singing it all holiday season long.
WINNER: Nat King Cole
WINNER: Lady Gaga
WINNER: Judy Garland
Christmas Tree Lady Gaga vs. Ernst Anschütz
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Eggnog Latte Where: Dutch Bros. What’s in it? Dutch Bros. famous espresso flavoring, eggnog, whipped cream, added vanilla to sweeten it up, topped of with a sprinkling of nutmeg and cinnamon. Rating: 3/5 Dutch Bros. hot drinks don’t have as much flavor as their cold drinks. Price: $3.25 for a medium Pumpkin Pie Granite Where: Human Bean What’s in it? Pumpkin pie flavoring,
Human Bean’s granite mix and coffee Rating: 5/5 This is one of the best drinks you will ever have. It tastes like fresh pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top and it left you wanting more. Price: $3.25 for a medium Peppermint Mocha Where: Starbucks What’s in it? Peppermint, milk, coffee and whipped cream Rating: 3/5 This drink had the most realistic peppermint flavor compared to a Christmas candy cane. Price: $3.50 for a tall
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South’s girls won their sixth district title this season. The team was projected to place sixtrh at the state meet but due to two of the teams top seven athletes out for the meet we were forced to run two alternatives. Despite our last minute changes, we were still able to place sixth at state. This shows how well-rounded and passionate the girls team is. The boys team is composed of young and eager athletes who are in a place to build a strong foundation for the program in years to come,” varsity coach, Saxe said.
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he football program fought hard this season finishing 3-7 overall with a loss against Central Catholic during playoffs. The 23 seniors meant a lot to the program and kept it on the rise in their four years of playing. “It is tough to watch them go, but I thank them and respect what they have done for this football program,” head coach Scott Dufault said. The team completed the regular season on more of a high note than they started, earning their way to the State PlayOffs after finishing third in the Central Valley Conference, but found a tough match up against Central Catholic in the first round. The Saxons battled injuries all season long and looking back at most of the games the Saxons lost, they were decided by one or two plays that were vital during the game and the Saxons were not able to make those plays this year.
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lthough this season the boys varsity soccer team was less successful than the past five years, during which South placed as league champions, the team competed well finishing third in our league and qualifying for the state playoffs for the 7th year in a row. “I believe that had our players been healthy and available, we would have finished in first or second place in league,” coach, Johansen said. The team played one of their best games during a non-league encounter with Sunset, who was ranked 1st in state. They held them to a 2-2 draw until the closing seconds of the game when an injury to a key defender resulted in a loss. The team also played well in victories against McKay, McNary, Sprague and West, and in two narrow losses to league champs North Salem.
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Varsity girls soccer completed this season with a close game at the state semifinals against Tualatin ending with a one goal loss. The team has competed in the state semifinals for the second time in three years. The girls finished 1st in league and 8th in state with a 15-5 season. Many of the nine seniors were four-year starters and this season extended the team’s string of league championships to seven.
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he girls volleyball team made huge strides this year by completing the season with a state play off game against Clackamas for the first time in more than a decade. Matt Leichty completed his second year coaching at South with his changes to the volleyball program proving successful. “There are some obvious growing pains as we develop this program, but the girls are buying in more each year, and as the commitment level and interest grows, it’s only a matter of time before things really take off. It is amazing to look back and see how far we have come in such a short time. I’m excited to see what the future holds as we continue to develop,” Leichty said.
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he girls’ completed this season with a great game at state. The boys varsity team fell one game short of state but fought hard in districts. “We definitely exceeded our expectations. We took the girls to state and the guys made a jump in the districts standings since last year,” coach Sam Duus said. Matt Miner, boys’ goalie was a defensive wall for the boys team. Caitlin Harder became an absolute terror due to her new found defensive abilities, recording almost triple digits in steals, 95 after the season.
Whitney Pitalo ‘12 Anne Burnham ‘12 Michela Turner ‘12 Meli Cortez ‘12 Katie Wasser ‘12 Katie Reeder ‘12 Janesssa White ‘12 Josh Fuentes ‘11 Austin Jacobson ‘12 Hayden Ficek ‘11 Junior Espitia ‘12 David Mason ‘12 Jimmy Raynak ‘12 Kyle Moore ‘12 Craig Adams ‘11 Jake Dufault ‘11
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Kitty Boda ‘12 Nikia Evans ‘11 Payton Wilcox ‘11 Kelly Burdick ‘10 Jorge Brambila ‘12 Josue Gonzalez ‘12 Thomas Pressley ‘12 Kyle Moore ‘12 Jaylynn Bailey ‘11 David Mason ‘12 Jake Dufault ‘11 Football: The Saxons prepare to snap the ball. Photo by Travis Samuels. Cross Country: Girls’ varisty runner Atalie Frank ‘13. Photo courtesy of Curt Hawkins. Waterpolo: Boys conjure before a meet. Photo by Tia Schmidt.
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Bliss Signs to Texas Tech University to Play Softball
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n Nov. 9, Lauren Bliss signed to play softball at Texas Tech University. The senior catcher for the Saxons softball team has high hopes in attending Texas Tech. She plans to fight for a starting spot on the roster her freshman year and to study in Pre-Law, intending to one Lauran Bliss signs to play softball at Texas Tech in the north library Nov. 9. Photo by Avriel Vance. day become a lawyer.
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The Who’s Who of Winter Sports Stats on this season’s stars
Coach Says: “I look forward to seeing him develop into a key big man for us this season. His heart and hustle on the court are enough to give us what we need this upcoming season at the big man position,” coach Tyler Allen said. Fast Fact: Alex has had to endure the physical demands of guarding such players as Jake Withnell and Jr. Espitia in years past and has held his own. Grade: Senior Sport: Boys’ Basketball [Power Forward]
Brittney Awalt Coach Says: “She is one of the best competitors that South has ever had and will be one of the top swimmers in the whole district this year.” coach Eric Richey said. Fast Fact: She was the only girl that went to State last year and ended up 10th in the 50 free and 8th in the 100 Breaststroke. Grade: Senior Sport: Swimming [Breaststroke]
Joe Arivn
Coach Says: “He has put in a good off season have improved a ton,” coach Stryder Davis said. Fast Fact: The wrestling team says “Jonathon never smiles, he’s so serious.” In practice one time we tried to get him to smile and he just won’t smile. Grade: Senior Sport: Wrestling [106 lbs.]
Alexander Ellison
Coach Says: “She can be a very streaky shooter, capable of hitting several shots in a row. She leads by her effort on the court and plays as hard as anyone in our program,” coach Nick McWilliams said. Fast Fact: She was 1st Team All-League. Grade: Junior Sport: Girls’ Basketball [Wing]
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Bailey Garfield Coach Says: “Bailey is one of the most versatile swimmers South has and can do multiple different events. He will be one of the top returning Boy swimmers in the district,” coach Eric Richey said. Fast Fact: He was 3rd in the 200 IM and 4th in the 500 Free at Varsity Districts last year. Grade: Junior Sport: Swimming [Freestyle]
Coach Says: “He brings the whole team up to the next level of intensity through diving on the floor, taking charges, and giving us everything he has any time he steps on the court.” coach Tyler Allen said. Fast Fact: Abram Staples has made strides to model his game after the recent Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Rodman. Grade: Senior Sport: Boys’ Basketball [Small Forward]
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Coach Says: “She is a very good defensive player for us and can hold down some top scorers in our league.” coach Nick McWilliams said. Fast Fact: Received 2nd team all-league honors. Grade: Senior Sport: Girls’ Basketball [Wing]
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Kyle Atkinson Coach Says: “Kyle is the written definition of a scorer. He has the ability to put the ball in the hoop from anywhere on the court. With scoring ability like that, he will attract a lot of attention from the other teams defense,” coach Tyler Allen said. Fast Fact: Kyle needs to make 62 3-pointers this season to break the all time career record set by Jeremiah Dominguez of 160 from 02-04. Grade: Senior Sport: Boys’ Basketball [Shooting Guard]
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Coach Says: “He could place at the state tournament,” coach Stryder Davis said. Fast Fact: Wrestled for 11 years, placed 5th in regionals last year and has been a Varsity wrestler all through high school. Grade: Senior Sport: Wrestling [160 lbs.]
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Snowmobiling Snowmobiling in Oregon can be found at nearly every resort, but Mandy Miller of Mount Hood Adventure explained that it is a “recreational service that provides two and four hour tours.” Tours go out around Fog Lake on Mt. Hood on groomed tours for a full winter, nature experience.
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Snowboarding is a huge favorite amongst the winter sports fans. Carving the snow with a board and flying down the side of a mountain is an extreme sport, with a large variety of people enjoy. Lauren Kondak of Willamette Snow Pass said “when learning how to snowboard people should take lessons instead of having a friend or parent teach them, lessons from an instructor make all the difference.” Learning at first is easy for most, but the challenge lies in mastering the sport.
Ice Climbing
Locations to ice climb in Oregon are hard to come by. One of the best places to go when the landscape freezes is the Columbia Gorge, especially Mist Falls, which is near Multnomah Falls. Ice climbing, though, is dangerous and should only be tried by experienced climbers. A wide array of gear and preparation is needed before even attempting to climb.
Ice Fishing
Typically people go ice fishing during the winter because of the seasonal boundaries. Ice fishing is not common in the U.S. but done in Canada and a majority of the countries on the northern side of the hemisphere. Generally people ice fish in a cabin with a big hole in the middle to drop their line.
XC Skiing
Cross country skiing, like snow shoeing, is a long, guided experience where the customer is given a long tour across the wilderness of Oregon. An ideal place to XC Ski is at Mount Hood Adventure, where most recreational, noncompetitive snow activities can be found.