Red Ink September 28, 2018 Volume 11, Edition 1

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Founded to start a positive trend on the environmnet, The Eaton Earth Care Organization (EECO) hosted a yard sale to kick off the year. Kaitlyn Tomlinson (19), a member of EECO from last year said, “We did a bring your own spoon day [event] last year to encourage people to use less plastic waste. I think it’s really cool in our own little community because it's crazy how much that stuff accumulates and how bad it is.”

The first event EECO hosted this year was a community yard sale at the high school on Sept. 15. EECO’s goal is to repurpose items that would normally be thrown away. Erin Pierson, science teacher and advisor of EECO said, “We are hoping to bring recycling on campus. It is our big goal this year that we are planning to accomplish.”

Kayla Johnson, another advisor of EECO said, “We need to educate our student body about good recycling practices and all work together towards becoming a more sustainable campus.” EECO meetings are held on Thursdays after school in Mrs. Pierson's room. Students can email EECO@ eaton.k12.co.us

Grace Sandau (20) and Kami Rojas (19) work on an advertsement poster for ECCO's yard sale.

Clubs encourage students

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) kicked off another new year as they start off the morning making delicious pancakes on Aug. 31. Members of the board came in early in order to prepare their presentation to reel in new members.

FCCLA has also been known to campaign hat day, in which all proceeds go to Kaps for Kids. Kaps for Kids is a foundation established to lift the spirits of young cancer patients as they are given special caps autographed by their favorite celebrity heroes.

With a new set of members coming in, Noelle Meager (20), a club leader, stated, “There will be a lot of new members that will be able to bring fresh ideas and new experiences to our club. Club advisor Amy Irwin said, "I’m really excited this year. I have a great bunch of kids that are going to meet the really high expectations we have for leaders for our school.” The FCCLA Nationals competition will take place April 5-7 in ver. FCCLA meets every Tuesday at Denver. lunch in Mrs. Irwin's room.

One thing EHS prides itself on is the number of students involved in extracurricular activities.

Last year, the Eaton student body had nearly 100 percent participation in co-curricular activities like clubs or sports. According to Vice Principal Rick Kaufman, in the 2017-18 school year, only four out of 542 students were not involved in co-curricular activities due to work, language or difficulty within school.

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is built on the concept that it is important for students to encourage one another in their walk with Christ. Choir director and FCA adviser Christina Contreras said, “A lot of times our kids feel like they're alone in their Christian walk and it’s important for them to realize they’re not--to support each other, and pray for each other, and have that fellowship with each other, and inspire each other, motivate each other, and hold each other accountable.”

FCA meets every Friday at lunch in Gino Maio’s science room to eat and do devotions. Club leader Jackson Contreras (19) said, “I’ve been very active in my faith since I was little, and I felt it important to involve myself in a leadership role in the two things that I love, which are my faith and sports, but any student is welcome to join regardless of athletic involvement."

Like a game of trivia on steroids, Knowledge Bowl is a fierce academic competition where only the top teams survive and advance. The adviser of the team, Fred Kinney, said, “Knowledge Bowl is an opportunity for students to participate in a solely academic competition.”

This year, the first competition will be held at Estes Park on Nov. 3. Senior Jaryn Stover said, “We did well last year because we had a lot of smart people, and this year I am hoping that we will take state.” This year’s state competition is on Mar. 18-19 at CSU in Fort Collins.

Treavor Proctor (21) said, “Knowledge Bowl is a fun program where you can go and test your knowledge and to make it grow, and the team has this sense of camaraderie that makes every practice a good time.”

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FBLA Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) started the new year off preparing to sell Taste of Eaton tickets for the first fundraiser. Taste of Eaton is when FBLA serves food alongside FFA to the Eaton community during homecoming week.

FBLA students attend conferences and listen to many different speakers who talk about being the best leaders in the business industry. President Macy Gurnsey (20) said, “FBLA has always interested me. I have always known I wanted to really get into the business aspect in the world and FBLA is a great jumpstart to my future career.” FBLA advisor Shelly Tregoning said, “This year our main goal is to try to get the underclassmen involved more.”

This year’s state FBLA competition will take place on April 17-19 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center. Last year FBLA sent four students to state, but they did not place.

FBLA meets every Thursday at lunch in Mrs. Tregoning’s classroom.

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Future Farmers of America hosts yearly events that range from the pancake breakfast at the beginning of the year to the Taste of Eaton celebration with many great foods and services available to the community. FFA adviser Melissa Achziger said, “They were a great part of our club and we were like a family.” Achziger said she is excited about all the new incoming freshmen.

Last year’s juniors, however, have had to step up and take on bigger roles in FFA. President Melanie Fye (19) said, "I was nervous to be president this year, but I just decided to do it, and I thought this was my chance to step up as a leader."

Achziger said, “We are more than just a club, we are family. Many of the members see me as a second mom to them.”One of FFA's biggest events is the Taste of Eaton gathering. At this event, community members will get a taste of Eaton’s finest foods.

The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) is a club whose purpose is to make people of all sexual orientations and genders feel comfortable in the high school, and a major club emphasis is that anyone is always welcome to join. Club members can frequently be seen around the halls sporting purple or tie-dye shirts that read, “I am human.” As a group, these students believe in tolerance and compassion.

“We want to show kids that they can be okay with whatever gender they want to be,” said Sarah Cate Ogden (21), a member of the GSA. “They feel connected throughout the group and know that there is always someone they can talk to.” Club advisor Abigail Duncan said that GSA has helped many students who are going thorugh hard times and that members are like a family.

The group meets every Wednesday of each week in Mrs. Duncan’s room.

Student Council aims to bring a traditional homecoming back along with many activities involving not only the school, but the entire town itself with new activities like the spirit walk throughout the school halls before game days, window painting throughout the town on homecoming week, the new takes on pep rallies, and possibly even a bonfire before the homecoming football game against The Academy on the Oct. 5.

Student Council advisor Shelly Tregoning said, “We are going to do more to involve the student body throughout the year.”

Student Council president Janae Jarnigan (19) said, “We are trying to begin new stuff like the spirit stick and implement more competition and activities and even add more themes to the homecoming pep rally." The theme of 2019’s homecoming celebration is “Night of Lights.”

On Oct. 6, student council will have the aux gym decked out with thematic decorations. Student Council meetings are held at lunch on Wednesday's every week in Mrs.Tregoning’s class.

September 28, 2018 Key Club was founded in 1925, and it is the oldest and largest service program available to high school students. Key Club is an international, student-led and directed organization whose members volunteer throughout the entire community. The overall goal of the club is to provide service, build character and have the members develop leadership skills.

During lunch on Aug. 20, Key Club hosted a root beer float social for members new and old. President Angelica Orozco (19) detailed the whole premise of the club, emphasizing the new mission, which includes having more day to day volunteering along with long-term projects.

Janette Rodriguez said, “I am nervous about this being my first year as an adviser, but Angelica has been wonderful. She organized the whole desserts lunch for the new members.” Orozco (19) said, “Key Club is made up of people who care about their community and want to give back. I wanted to help others help others."

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Madysen Beers (22) raises her right hand to take the the Key Club official pledge before the club's first 2018-19 school year meeting.

Robotics club is a challenging and competitive environment designed for students who enjoy hands-on activities. The club is meant for students who have an aptitude for technology and engineering, or for those who simply have an interest in learning more about robotics.

Adviser Jim Corbett said, “I teach them the basics of how to program robots and set them up. After that, the team captain, Jonathan Ballard (19), will dictate where they want to put their effort." Shawn Lockman (20), a member of the club said, “We have a lot more experience, people, money, and parts that we didn’t have previous years. The club has never been more prepared to compete.” Participating schools vary all the way from 1A to 5A. This year’s contest is focused on the ability of machines to move certain objects such as flags, balls, and platforms. Club meetings take place every day after school until 4 p.m. It is encouraged that students come whenever they are available.

Cameron Gartrell (21) fixes a panel and wiring on one of the team's robots.

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EHS celebrates the First Amendment with stickers and signatures

Left: Michael Howard (22) initials the banner. Right: EHS Students wield Sharpies as they prepare to give the Constitution day banner their “John Hancock� signature.

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Bottom left: Reporter Mikayla Schwartz (20) hands a sticker to Danessa Daughtery (21). Bottom right: Sheldon Cole (22) signs the Constitution Day banner wearing a 1st Amendment sticker.

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Eaton Red Ink slapped First Amendment stickers on students as they walked through the doors on National Constitution Day. The Ink staff encouraged students to take pride in thier country and to celebrate the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of the press.

The day is observed annually on

Sept. 17, the same day that the delegates of the Constitutional Convention signed the document into existence in the year 1787.

Constitution Day serves as a reminder to citizens that the freedoms and rights guaranteed by the Constitution are not enjoyed throughout the world as they are here in America, and that press and media associations are vital to our democracy.

Students were given these stickers displaying First Amendment pride as they walked in the doors on Monday, Sept. 17. A banner displaying freedom of the press worldwide was also up for display in the commons area.

ongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.