May 2019 Red Ink Vol 11 Ed 5

Sundown on 2019 Seniors look to the horizon

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First REDx deemed success Admin and teachers come together to answer students' call

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Tasia Derrera (20), Addie Randel (20), Alicia Wolfe (20), Everet Slaughenhaupt (20), Cameron Shaw (22), Dawson Baucke (19), Rinoa Womack (22), Morgan Koeltzow (20) REDx speakers line up in front of the school on REDx day. abigailvondy staffreporter

Imagine walking up the concrete path towards the front door of Eaton High School. On one side of the front lawn, students practice fly fishing and play frisbee.

Across the once dull sidewalk, which is now covered in chalk drawings, crowds ready themselves with paint brushes as they walk towards a blank white canvas.

Beyond them, students look in awe at therapy dogs sitting in the green grass. Upon entering the school, the smell of warm chili fills the air as steps are taken towards the gym, where booths are set up for activities such as virtual reality, coloring, and Zumba.

Each booth is filled with laughing and smiling students who are participating in activities that correlate with their interests and passions. Booths such as meditation, blackout poetry, yoga, and rock painting are included for relaxation and a way to reduce stress.

Other booths, such as sewing and quilting, kite flying, frisbee, video games, sports talk radio, and green chili demo, appeal to specific interest of the students.

Overall, the booths create a way for the student body to focus on

themselves and their mind, body, and spirit.

Welcome to Eaton High School’s very first REDx. Most students know what a TEDx conference is, in fact that is where the English department created the idea of REDx. Earlier this year, the English and Science departments went to an inspiring TEDx conference in Denver.

English teacher Deirdre White explains how the idea came to be.

She said, “We wanted to bring the students to a conference, for them to have the same experience, but you can’t bring 500 students down to Denver. So we decided to bring the conference to the students.”

Thus, REDx was born.

Deeper into the school, the auditorium is filled with an intrigued audience and passionate speakers.

The student body has the privilege of listening to a variety of enlightening speeches from speakers including EHS students Morgan Koeltzow (20), Addie Randel (20), Tasia Derrea (20), Everett Slaugenhaupt (20), Cameron Shaw (22), Dawson Baucke (19), Alicia Wolfe (20), and Rinoa Womack (22). Also special appearances from guests Dr. Nora Feldpausch, Jason Newbie, and Elizabeth Sloker Burke. The

conference is then concluded by science teacher Zac Lemon.

The speeches cover topics such as political diversity, how life is about the journey not the destination, understanding everyone’s differences, the effects of assumptions, the importance of everyone’s opinions, what depression and mental illness means, following passions, and seeing the world differently.

Each speech gives the audience something to hold onto for the future since the purpose of REDx is for students to focus on mind, body, and spirit. These enlightening speeches helped the student body understand each aspect of this through a deeper meaning which they could relate to.

The day’s objective was a bit different for the speakers. It gave students a voice and platform to say what they wanted the world to hear.

Speaker Addie Randel (20) said, “You can have opinions, have ideas, but you must also take it a step further and actually share them.” REDx truly brought this idea to life as students stood in front of their classmates to share what matters to them.

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Evelyn Ford (20), Faith Moore (19), Katielynn Wilson (20) paint rocks with Mrs. Oschner. The rocks painted by the students go to the Childrens' Hospital in Denver.

Anya Womack (19) stops to pet a peppy therapy dog.

English teacher Jaryn Guerra experiences VR

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Jazz band plays with the pros

Seaver receives Louis Armstrong Award abigailvondy staffreporter

Jazz is characterized by improvisation and syncopation, held together by a compelling rhythm and Eaton’s Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble have been practicing these aspects of jazz the entire year. As they performed seven songs for the community Thursday, May 2, they demonstrated their understanding and improvement of this type of music as a whole.

During the first ever all-jazz band concert, EHS, hosted special guest appearances from professional musicians David Moore (trumpet), Zach Rich (trombone), Darrel Watson (tenor saxophone), Spencer Zweifel (piano), David Baker (bass), and Eaton’s own band director, Logan Doddridge (drums) who gave the band members a little taste of what jazz at a professional level looks like.

Doddridge said, “It was all about cre-

ating what the kids would actually experience in a real jazz setting. The kids knew what tune we were going to play, but they had no idea about anything else. Everything else was improvised.

That’s what jazz is. It’s not written out, and that was a really cool experience to give them.”

The jazz bands had the privilege of performing and practicing next to some of the professionals the previous few weeks in order to ready themselves for the performance. Watson said, “The thing I enjoyed the most was that the students were really excited and that was exciting for me, too, because I don’t often get to work with people who are so excited about jazz.”

With the moving performances from the professionals came a bitter-sweet goodbye from jazz band seniors.

Trumpet player John Seaver (19), who won the Louis Armstrong award

for his musical dedication throughout the year, said, “It was the last jazz performance that I will ever have at Eaton High School so it was cool to spend it with the people that I’ve played with for four years.”

And what a good last performance is was. Addie Burke (22), tenor saxophone soloist, described how much the band has improved since the beginning of the year.

“At the beginning of the year we were pretty good individually, but together we learned how to listen to each other and know each others sound and how to helped each other out. We’ve grown so much,” Burke said.

The Eaton High School jazz bands have developed tremendously throughout this year and the performance proved how their understanding of jazz has created a beautiful relationship between the students and their music.

Band director Logan Doddridge presents John Seaver with his Louis Armstrong Award.

EHS production utilizes female cast

Clevenger stars in “Stage Door” sydneybooth editor-in-chief

The EHS production class capitalized on its large female membership with the spring play Stage Door. The actors and actresses of EHS took the stage April 25-27 to perform, and six of them gave their very last high school performance. Senior Kaitlyn Clevenger starred as the lead in the largely female production.

Clevenger said, “I didn’t think I would get the lead since we have so many awesome seniors, but I was really pumped that I did.”

Along with Clevenger, seniors Janae Jarnagin, Jamie Bulzomi, Melanie Fye, Andrea Pennington, and James Beamon stepped out onto the stage for the last time at Saturday’s closing performance to the surprise playing of “Toto” by Africa, the senior class song, after they had taken a bow.

Stage Door is a drama that illustrated the lives of wanna-be actresses in a New York boarding house. Set in the 1960s, the women in the boarding house grapple with their aspiring careers, love lives, and the age-old concept of theatre versus filmmaking. Clevenger played the role of Terry Randall, an aspiring stage actress facing the struggles of rising to stardom.

The play depicts the lives of each of the characters over the years, focusing especially on Terry’s struggles with money and procuring roles.

Jarnagin said, “In community theatres, such as a school show, there’s always a shortage of guys so lots of girls are lucky to get a female part. So this was a cool show because some of the girls got to play even multiple female roles.”

Theatre teacher Kendra Hixon also acted in a small part in the play. Hixon

Kaitlyn Clevenger’s character Terry Randall reads and reacts to bad news from a letter during Thursday’s showing of “Stage Door.”

reflected on the six seniors who will be leaving the program. “They’re six awesome kids outside the theatre and even better leaders in the theatre,” Hixon

said. “They’ve grown so much in and out of the theatre, and I have seen their personalities blossom. I’m going to miss them.”

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Peter Gorog sheds light on Holocaust

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Keynote speaker Peter Gorog (born Péter Grünwald) spoke to the student body about his experiences during the Holocaust on April 11.

Gorog was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1941. The persecution of his family (and many Hungarian Jews) began in 1920 with the Numerus Clausus Act, which restricted the number of Jews who could be admitted into higher education.

After his father’s death, Gorog’s mother, Olga, supported her family through hat-making until German forces invaded Hungary in March 1944. The Hungarian government then ordered the Jews to relocate into segregated housing, prompting Olga and Gorog, then four years old, to take refuge with a Christian friend. After a neighbor

discovered them, Olga was taken by authorities but escaped two days later and secured an apartment under the protection of diplomat Raoul Wallenburg.

In January 1945, the Soviet Army finally liberated Budapest, ending the ongoing persecution of the Gorog Family. In 1980, Gorog moved to the United States, where he has participated in numerous NASA projects, including the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope. Gorog retired in 2014 and is now a volunteer at USHMM. According to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM), Raoul Wallenburg was known for his rescue efforts to save the Jews from persecution during the Nazi Era. He created 30 “safe-houses,” one of which housed Olga and Gorog for seven months.

Gorog said “I still have faith in

humanity because there were some bad people during the Holocaust, but then there were good people, too.”

Gorog said that forgiveness is a touchy subject in relation to the Holocaust; the Nazis were relentless in their extermination of “nonpeople.” Gorog said that even though the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, encourage forgiveness of their enemies, he believes, “forgiveness is often interpreted in the wrong way, and it requires acceptance of everything the Nazis have done.”

For that reason, he said “I cannot forgive the Nazis because of all they have done to my family.”

The keynote was given in conjunction with the Human Dignity unit, in which freshman learnabout the Holocaust and its impact on all walks of life. They read

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Peter Gorog speaks at Eaton Public Library

books, such as Elie Wiesel’s Night and Art Spiegelman’s Maus, that retell the author’s experiences of the Holocaust, and create a variety of projects based on the topic of preserving human dignity.

“We have to interact with all sorts of people for the rest of our lives,” says Jaryn Guerra, teacher

of the Human Dignity unit. “It would be good to get an understanding of everyone’s lives before we judge them.”

Antonio Porras (20) reflected on the unit, saying “the unit gets a feel for how we should treat other people because we don’t often understand everyone’s life stories.”

National Honor Society rallies to save lives

EHS donates 28 units to help make a difference gracesmith newseditor

One out of seven people that go into a hospital need a blood transfusion. This inspired NHS to put together on blood drive on Apr. 16. All 35 spots for donating blood were filled in only three days of sign-up and many more alternate positions to donate on that day.

Sidney Booth, NHS president and EHS senior, stressed the importance of donating blood by saying, “Students need to know that, not only is there a nationwide blood shortage, but they can help end it. I think being able to give something as small as a pint of blood can really help make an impact.”

Although there have been other blood-donation opportunities at the high school in the past, Booth said, “We wanted to get more students involved in donating this year, so we set up this blood drive instead of just having the Bonfils ‘Blood-

Mobile’ come to the school.”

This set up allows for more blood to be donated and transported safely.

A company called Vitalant set up its equipment in the wrestling room. This company has been an establishment for 75 years and just recently changed their name from Bonfils Blood Bank.

The new name of Vitalant also brings about new opportunities for the company. Joey Jopski, a member of the Vitalant team, said, “As of September 2018, we are now part of a nation-wide network of blood banks.

This allows us to provide blood all over the country as well as import blood when we have a deficit.”

Jopski said, “Our company has to collect 3,000 units a week to provide adequate amounts of blood to local hospitals.” The benefits of donating blood have a wide range of

reach. “Blood can go to anyone from a leukemia patient that needs monthly transfusions, to patients who’ve suffered traumas, to use in routine surgeries. So just a bit of blood can change a life in so many different ways,” he said.

The blood drive was open to all high school students and teachers. George Prodomo (20) said, “The people who put it on were super nice and I liked knowing that I was helping people in need.” He was not the only student to appreciate the fact that donating blood will help someone in need.

Becca Doughty (21) , said, “I donated blood because it was easy and a good way to actually save lives and help people.”

Overall, the blood drive was successful and fulfilled its intended purpose by collecting 28 units of blood. Booth says, “We really want to continue putting this drive on in years to come.”

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George Prodomo watches, facinated, as his blood is drawn

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After 30 years, Gino finally swings into retirement

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Lighting soap on fire, blowing things up, and mixing chemicals are frequent occurrences that Maio is renowned for throughout EHS. Although he will be missed, we know it is time for Maio to begin the next chapter of his life.

With 30 years under his belt, and the experience of meeting thousands of students, Maio wraps up his career and swings into retirement.

As the school year comes to a close, Eaton High School will say farewell to the beloved Gino Maio. After 27 years teaching science at EHS, Maio decided it is time to hang up the hat. Teaching for 30 years total, Maio spent his first two years at the Trinidad Junior College and one year at Gateway, located in Aurora, Colorado.

Out of high school, Maio said he never intended to become a teacher, yet it was always in the back of his mind in college. Initially, he wanted to do something in chemistry, so he studied biochemistry at Colorado State University.

After graduating from college with a degree in biochemistry, he then decided he wanted to become a teacher, and stayed in college for another year.

Over time, Maio earned a Master's Degree in Education and Structural Leadership.

Maio’s parents were teachers, his mom teaching elementary school and his dad teaching in college, so “It was always kind of in my blood,” he said.

With his extra time, Maio will be spending a large portion of his time with his two

granddaughters. “I’ll be doing a few small experiments with my grandkids,” joked Maio. Also, he will be working with student teachers at Colorado State University. Along with volunteering, Maio said will enjoy playing golf, hopefully in Augusta, Georgia, the location of the Masters Tournament.

Maio will continue to coach the Boys Golf Team, but his role as NHS advisor will be passed to a colleague. Even though Maio was had several responsibilities years back, he said he has passed on his responsibilities as the years dwindled. Christina Contreras took FCA, Aleena Griffin took the University of Northern Colorado partnership, and Molly Maguire will be filling the shoes of the science department head.

As he leaves this chapter of his life behind, Maio said, “I’ll miss the kids the most; that’s what I’ve always liked.” His memories are in abundance as Maio moves forward, but the great ones will stay with him forever. “All the students have changed over the years, but they are pretty much the same. High school kids are high school kids, and I’ve always enjoyed the ones here at Eaton.

That’s why I’ve never left,” Maio said.

Throughout the years, Maio has taught Biology, Earth Science, and Algebra I. “I never wanted to teach just general science; I wanted to be the main chemistry person,” Maio said.

His colleagues through the years will greatly miss him, although he may come around during golf season for a visit. Amy Irwin, the FACS teacher, said, “I will miss Mr. Maio’s Italian nose

that smells the cooking. Then, he will try to predict the recipe.”

Chris Love has always admired Maio’s relationships with the kids, and the level of wisdom Maio brings to the table. “Whenever a teacher that has a legacy like him, who has been in the school and teaching game for so long, there are things that you can’t replace.

He has 30 years of knowledge about the makings of how this school became what it is today,” said Love.

Lori Selby will miss Maio’s funny and conservative sense of humor. “I appreciate his honesty and sincerity,” said Selby. One of her best memories of Maio will be when “a 2011 graduate, who would make announcements each morning, had Maio’s voice down to a tee.” Maguire, who has worked with Maio for years, said she will miss joking about a suitcase full of money with Maio.

“I appreciate how many times he goes to bat for our department to make sure we have the resources that we need, to ensure our class sizes aren’t so big; he has our back.”

When Maguire almost blew the school up her second year at Eaton, Maio ensured her she had nothing to worry about because Maio also made a mistake his first year at the school. After dropping a mason jar full of Mercury, Maio forced the administration to close the school down for a few days to ensure proper protocol for cleanup.

Stephanie Kirchhoff, Maio’s current student teacher, has treasured her experience in Maio’s classroom. She said, “He’s so knowledgeable; it’s insane. I’ve learned how to have relationships

with the kids from him. I appreciate that he has taken the time to teach me the ropes.”

The students of EHS will miss his personality, his attitude. Evan Messmer (20) said, “I appreciate his eagerness to try new things and talk to students to help them figure out what they need most.”

Emily Anderson (19) said, “He makes science somewhat tolerable. I’m not a science fan, but I don’t mind coming here because he makes it fun and interesting.

He is one of the goofiest people have ever met in my entire life. ” “His weird accents, sarcasm, and jokes will be greatly missed.

I appreciate his sense of humor,” said Maddie Harper (19). “I will mostly just miss hanging out with him,” said Gavin Burkholder (19). “The fact that he was always a good teacher, but always knew when to take a day off is admirable,” said Spencer Hayes (19).

Jarrett Adams (19) said, “He’s just nice guy. I appreciate how much he cares about his kids; they are all his family.”

The members of the Boys Golf Team will always have a special place in Maio’s career.

Walker Scott (20), having been on the golf team and Maio’s student aide, said Maio is “the most influential person at Eaton High School. I will miss his quirkiness and sense of humor the most. I think his students will miss him a lot. He knew how to maintain a classroom that students were compelled to learn. I appreciate his sense of faith and his level of honesty. He has mentored me throughout the years, which I am grateful for.”

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Seniors ready to pack up

Seniors Cody Kessel, Walker Shuman, Danny Galegos, Toby Gavette and CJ Blazkowski fall in line in front of their lockers with their favorite cartoon characters. Below, Matthew Salazar shares a bench with his ferocious friend.

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No one knows when the trend of kids backpacks began, but as the saying goes, "If it happens once in Eaton it's a tradition." As proof, a small group of seniors boys has carried on the throwback, sporting backpacks from Elmo to Batman, Mickey Mouse to the Lion King.

None of the seniors could really comment about the decision to carry other than to echo Danny Gallegos (19) who said, ”It’s a sick backpack” when describing his Elmo themed backpack.

Other than that one pencil and comp book for that one English class, backpacks aren't really needed to carry supplies. Besides, most seniors use their cars

the backpacks are something humorous they can contribute to help create a more laid-back atmosphere in the school.

Any way you look at it, this tradition shows no indication of coming to an end any time soon. Underclassmen Kolby Branom (21) said, “It’s a way to be a kid again ya know. You’re about to graduate but you’re still a kid. This will be something I hope to be doing my senior year.”

Administration also gets a chuckle over the seniors' backpacks.

Principal Jay Tapia said, “I enjoy the backpacks. They aren’t hurting anybody.

It's quite fuwnny, honestly, especially, Matthew Salazar's lion backpack I see around.”

Any way you look at it, the seniors will be packing up and heading out the same way they entered in primary school: with their favorite childhood characters at their backs.

as a locker to hold all of their school supplies.

So the backpacks seem to be more of a fashion statement rather than a true necessity, and the beginning of the year always reveals who has purchased the snazziest new backpack.

For the seniors, who tend to stress about their future after high school,

Students share relaxing activities for REDx day The reaction from the student body was a positive one as students embraced the objective of REDx, which was to allow students a day to focus on their personal needs.

Ben Richter (22) said, “It has really brightened up my mood, being around other people and just playing frisbee and doing fly fishing.” Leah Fetzer (20) also said, “I think it’s a good way for them to realize our needs and the fact that they are different than just school.”

Staff members who helped make the day what it was gave students a fun way of expressing themselves while focusing on their own needs.

Months ago, the students newspaper prompted the question of “What are you doing for us?” This created a conversation among staff and students which brought REDx as an answer. This overall revealed that the school truly cared. Kaitlyn Clevenger (19) said, “I really appreciate that they thought of us, I feel very appreciated today.”

Although the day was very exciting and helpful for most, the student turnout brought some disappointment. The number of students closely correlated with the fact that some students didn’t know what to expect and didn’t understand the purpose.

English teacher Jaryn Guerra said, “What went on today exceeded most of the student's expectations. People were not sure what was going to happen and they were hesitant, but I think most students got something good out of it and had fun. Hopefully in the future we can build a reputation that will make the turnout better.”

Math teacher Kayla Johnson also said, “I look forward to seeing how it grows in the future. But I think there are a lot of kids missing out as they decided not to come today.”

English teacher Emily Sorenson spearheaded the idea. She has been preparing and organizing this event for months with other members of the English

department and EHS staff. From seeking out the best approach for the day to providing students with what they need, Sorenson has been working tirelessly to make REDx the best it can be.

Both she and other staff members believe the activities that took place on April 26 were a success.

She said, “Students had plenty to talk about throughout the day.

When I asked my advising class if they had pictures of their morning, their answer was ‘no! I’ve been so busy trying things I haven’t had a chance to be on my phone today.’

The fact that students chose to park their phones and enjoy the day speaks volumes—we gave them something meaningful and fulfilling to do.”

The idea behind the day was for students to participate in experiences that gave them a reason to stay away from stress.

A day for students to relax and enjoy what was in front of them, and that goal was achieved.

Eaton High School’s very first REDx will go down in history as a success. Booths and exhibits allowed students to participate in various activities that met each student’s interests, including kickboxing, mural painting, coloring, and fly fishing.

EHS’s very own students used their voices to provide powerful speeches to their classmates,

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from page 2 and outside speakers touched on important subjects that provoked conversations around both fun and difficult subjects.

The student body and staff came together to pull off a day of positive mental health, connections, and relaxation. For most students, it was a great day to be an Eaton Red, and the REDx motto said it best: Red Strong. World Strong.

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A blast from the past 55 Years Ago

Turning the clock back to spri ng of 1964, Eaton’s first swim team sits together along the school’s pool bleachers. In the high first row: Coach R. Jim Hasty, Dav e Adams, Keith Wiedeman, Jerr Baab. Second row: Ted Carter, y Lee Benson, Jim Dillon, Alan Goodell, Perry Wiedeman, Tim Ron Cook, Bill Spaddt, Brian Rice, Tormey. Third row: Dave, Ho lland, Dick Wilcox, Ken Schnor ron Kiernes, Ken Fuchs, Bob r, ByLoos, Bob Andolsek, Benjie Mit chell, Clay Dahmer, Gary Tite Roy Haythorn, Mark Springston nsor, .

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er on the field. At the JV baseball players gather togeth Rewinding to 1979, varsity and S. Stencel, J. Intermill, t row: B. Lawhead, B. Kurtz, top, the varsity team poses. Firs T. Croissant. Second shi, M. Galloway, C. Leafgren, T. Carlson, D. Brown, B. Takaha ner, D. Lawhead, D. ff , L. Archibech, B. Brooks, B. Ho row: Coach Barber, D. Nelson Coach Danley. On ter, dsfa T. Hause, J. Nelson, K. Kin Dilka, M. Anderson, S. Bauer, shi, T. Carlson, J. aha Tak B. ter, In the first row: F. Kes es. pos team JV the , tom bot the son, L Archibech, C. Second row: B. Lawhead, D. Nel Intermill, D. Brown, B. Kurtz. nt.

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Backtracking to 1989, the ten nis team groups together in fron t of the high school. In the front: Monica Lynch, Ceri Kre ning, Brenda Dill, Angie Wi nter, Amy Van Dorin, Kresta Thornal, Erika Schnell. Second row: Marci Rossman, Darcie Fischer, Terra Babcock, Stacy Smith, Coach Kari Carlson, Felicia Galindo, Jodi Kunder t, We ndy Gies, Mindy Kohler.

Third row: Current coach Mik e Breisendine and former coach Jon Aragon. Fourth row: Bryan Scott, Wendy Parmalee, She ila Helus, Cindi Feit, Kellie Hay thorn, Erin Geisick, Aundrea Monson, Tylynn Leonard, Kin dal Miller, Philip Morehead.

Class of 2019

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What I will remember most about high school is just baseball and going to the games with friends, riding the bus.

Jarrett Adams

What I will remember most is getting homecoming king.

Ayush Adhikari

I will remember the relationships I have built in high school, especially the ones I have gained through sports.

Sydney Booth

The thing I will remember most about high school is lunch time.

Every day I seem to go with a different friend and it’s a good time.

Chase Bradshaw

My favorite memory of high school is getting to knoew more of my classmates and getting to be part of the class of 2019.

Samantha Cruz-Haswell

I will remember the intensity of our student section our senior year.

Daniel Gallegos

What I will remember most is the moments where our common sense as high schoolers was questioned.

Jacqueline Alcala

I’m most proud of our whole class for coming together when times were desperate for one another.

Aaliyah Aleman

The thing I will remember most about high school is getting a truck to ride around with my friends in.

Keghan Brady

I think what I’ll remember most from high school is is being with my friends at games and lunch.

Tristin Brandly

What I’ll remember most is the memories we made. Of course school is important and everything, but high school is something that not everybody gets to experience and that’s a privilege.

I will most remember all the friends and memories I made in high school.

Jonathan Ballard

What I will remember most about high school is my friends because they always find a way to make me smile and laugh.

Lauren Brown

I’ll remember the people the most. I’ve gotten involved with a lot at Eaton High School but it wouldnt be the same without all the friends that I’ve made that support me with all that I do.

Emily Anderson

Jamie Bulzomi

I am most proud of being me.

Austin Dorland

I am most pround of the people I have made friends with and everything I have accomplished throughtout sports.

Bailie Duncan

My favorite part about high school was running cross country because it was my second family.

Dallas Duncan

I’m most proud of showing the freshman the ropes of high school and that it’s not scary.

Dalton Duncan

I will remember making all new friends, because when I moved here I didn’t really know anyone.

Ryanne Elhers

I’m most proud of my growth in friends and wrestling.

Toby Gavette

What I’ll remember most about high school is the people and individuals who got me through it and how important the moments were while they were there.

Getting into LINK was a pretty cool accomplishment of mine during high school.

Gabrielle Gilleland

I’m most proud of being in marching band and contributing to the music program for 4 years.

Elizabeth Gonzales

I’ll remember seeing my favorite teachers, Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. Gaber, and the office staff. I’ll always remember the memories that I made with them.

John-Morgan Gerkin

Aspen Gregg

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What are you most proud of?

What will you remember most about high school?

What I remember the most is my first day of my sophomore year. I was accepted and welcomed with open arms.

I can see how far I have come and I can only imagine how far I will go.

I’m most proud of my mindset.

And my high expectations.

James Beamon

I’m most proud of choosing who my friends are. Realizing who people are and their true colors.

Elaine Beasley

The thing I am most proud of is how far I’ve come and that I joined the US Army and prepared for the unknown, and to take it head on.

Gavin Burkholder

I will remember making fun memories during the football sesasons.

Daniel Chavez

I am most proud that Platte Valley will always be our little brother.

Judson Church

I am most proud of joining the United States Army.

Dayton Faulk

I will remember the thousands of incredible memories crafted over my three years at Eaton.

Brandon Formby

I will remember the people I met along the way. They helped me become independent and pushed me to become a better person.

Levi Greiman

I’m going to remember all the great memories I made with all my friends.

Being able to experience each other growing up is one thing I wouldn’t trade for the world.

I am most proud of balancing work and school.

Peyton Black

The thing I will remember most about high school is hanging out in passing periods with the boys. It’s so fun to stand and talk about everything. I will remember the heater most.

I am most proud of the way I overcame some hard times, the frienships I have made, and the friendships that were made stronger. I am just proud of myself for getting through this.

My favorite memory and what I am most proud of is our production plays.

Kaitlyn Clevenger

My favorite memory was traveling to New York City with the Troubadours and singing in Carnegie Hall.

Jackson Contreras

I am most proud of the kids I teach swim lessons to. I love the ocean and traveling.

Elise Crumley

I am most proud of overcoming everything I’ve gone through and still being here today.

Caitlin Frank

I’m most proud of taking my CNA class and getting my CNA license.

It was a lot of studying but I’m really glad I did it.

Ashley Frerich

I’m most proud of the relationships I’ve built and friends I’ve made.

Henry Fritzler

I am most proud of getting a softball scholarship to go to McCook Community College.

Melanie Fye

I will remember the friends I made and the classes I took and liked.

Mason Hale

I’m most proud of my grades. I’ve

I’m proud of the education I have recieved because I’m graduating with 30 college credits. I will be going into college as a sophomore and that couldn’t happen without the classes offered here.

I will remember winning state junior year for volleyball.

Makenzie Harris

Dawson Baucke

Carsten Blaskowski

Peter Grossenbacher

been working really hard to get good grades and things turned in on time.

Colten Hall

Madeline Harper

Rylie Book-Cass

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Class of 2019

Moments I’m most proud of are going to state with people who’ve all worked really hard, and seeing it pay off for everyone.

Lainee Hauer

My favorite EATON high school memory was swimming for Windsor.

Spencer Hays

I am really proud that I’ve maintained high grades all four years, and also that I have managed to make a lot of close friends.

Mason Hernandez

The thing that I will remember most was being able to find my passion ... which is to leave.

Maria Hernandez Contreras

I will remember all the people I have met and spent time with these last four years. I’ve made so many memories with everyone!

Allie Hobbs

I loved sophomore year in Mrs. Sorenson’s class when she had the baby and Stew subbed for her. We screwed around a lot and had a ton of fun.

I will remember state golf my senior year. It was such an amazing experience with some of my best friends.

Logan Hoffner

I will always remember the people who have helped me out through all my four years of high school, and how everyone is nice to me and always showing how much they care.

Cody Kessel

My favorite memory was surprising the Production cast during our last show.

The show meant a lot to me and I got to surprise the cast with roses on our last night.

My favorite memory was being in fitness challenge. I had so much fun working out while working on myself.

Branda Macias Gomez

I will remember all of the friendships I have made and the life lessons I have learned that made me into the person I am today.

Alex Maravilla

Catherine King-Burke

I will remember the love and support everyone at Eaton has provided me during the hardest transition in my life.

Michaela Hill

I will remember getting accepted to college with a scholarship. It reminded me why I was in school, why I needed to do my work, and gave me reason for putting effort into high school.

I used to throw inanimate objects at CJ, especially orange peels because they blended with his hair. One time I threw a tampon at him but instead it hit the art substitute, which was horendous.

I loved planning dances. It was my favorite thing to come to the dance and see everyone having a good time and enjoying all of the work we put in, and I loved dancing during the dances.

I will remember the electric atmosphere at volleyball games the most. The student section made volleyball games unforgettable.

Quinci Johnson

My favorite memory was probably bring your pet to school day and all the dogs were there, it was the greatest moment of my life.

Cydney Krogman

I’ll remember the spicy boys more than most.

Chase Kuzov

I want to be remembered as someone who didn’t get a ton of things done, but who left EHS a better school. I think that our class will leave the high school better than we found it.

I am most proud of not failing all of my classes.

Daniel Longwell

I will remember all of the wild adventures I went on with all of my bros.

Taylor Martin

My favorite memory was being in Spanish class with all of my friends and Señorita.

Alonso Martinez Solorzano

I am going to remember all of the friendships that came from unlikely spots, and how much I have grown as a person.

McKenna McGehee

I will remember the memories with the people I have made relationships with.

Winsten McGraw

Litzia Huerta Aguirre

Michaela Ironcloud

Janae Jarnagin

Adam Hinchley

Joshua Lapp

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Class motto: We’re here for a good time, not a long time Class flower: sunflower Class size: 114

I will remember the amazing people I have met and all of the adventures we went on.

Emily Mellman

I am really proud of where I’ve come in life, and all the memories I’ve made here.

Dalton Mendlik

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I am most proud of how close everyone is in this class. We’ve overcome obstacles together and we all stick together. We’ve treated each other like family and have had each other’s backs since day one.

In the beginning, homecoming and prom was cool, and football was one of the most fun events ever.

I am the most proud of and will remember that I was always the best at pottery.

Faith Moore

This was the first year I’ve been in marching band, and I’ve made a lot of new friends that will stick with me for years to come.

Danille Moyer

Marian Montes Lopez

Bridgett Millett

What I will remember most is senior year chilling with boys. The experiences I have had with the boys are irrreplaceable.

Jeremy Murano

I will most remember the times and the hard work that I have put towards my agriculture activities.

Molly Nelson

I will remeber the friends and the memories I have made.

Alexis Niesent

I am most proud of the grades and GPA I maintained in high school.

Angelica Orozco

I favorite memory at the high school is my dedication and hardwork that I put into every class.

Jayce Parrish

I loved yelling “magic” at Harrison Zeller during every basketball game. MAGIC!.

Lindsay Peña

The thing I will remember most about high school is all the memories and friends I made during high school sports.

Dayana Peña

I will remember the friendships most because that is a huge part of high school. You have a fresh slate when you get here so that’s something I’m going to remember most.

I will remember the friends and memories that I have made the last four years and I will never forget the games.

Alexandra Phillips

I am most proud about being able to graduate and meeting people I will be friends with for the rest of my life.

Christina Potenza

I’m proud of how far I have come as a person from freshman year to senior year, I’ve changed a lot.

Micheala Purdy

I am most proud of how much volunteering I’ve accomplished in high school.

Kami Rojas

Meeting the boys Alonso and Chase and we just chill all the time in and out of school.

Antonio Salazar

I will remember preseason football during the summer, when we go lifting in the morning and I got to hang out with all of my friends.

Matthew Salazar

My favorite memory would be everyone getting together before the football and volleyball games and just having fun with everyone.

Mikaelee Salberg

My favorite memory would be making new friends.

Makinsey Schawo

I am most proud of getting out of bed every morning and only missing 10 of my classes.

Gracie Schreiber

I will remember all the friends I made and the experiences I have had through highschool.

John Seaver

Andrea Pennington

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Class of 2019

Song: “Africa” by Toto

Class colors: black and gold

Mr. Maio.

Walker Shuman

What I will remember most about high school is the day I graduate.

John Stewart

I will remember all the friends I made, all the new people I met, and all the relationships I have made.

Clarise Sviatko

I will remember swimming and Mr. Tapia the most about high school.

Jasmyn Thornberg

I will remember meeting some really awesome people I have the privilege to call my friends.

Kaitlyn Tomlinson

I am most proud of growing as a person.

Megan Trauernicht

My favorite high school memory was going to Knowledge Bowl, meeting a lot of people, and getting to know Mr. Kinney.

Kayla Travis

I am most proud of being myself and walking down the hallways weird.

Alexandria Tucker

I am most proud of the relationships I’ve built throughout my years of high school.

Jared Ure

I am proud that I made it this far.

Ricardo Vergara Perea

I will remember how the community came together after Dallas and Kennedi passed away.

I am most proud of my voice impressions and the novel that I’ll be publishing soon.

I will remember my friends and my hard work in class.

Dawson Wick

I will remember hangin’ with the boys.

Mason Willadsen

I will remember my ag fabrication classes.

Coalten Williams

I’m most proud of making All-State my senior year for band.

Nicholas Wood

I am proud of my acedemic and sports achievements.

Dylan Yancey

I’m most proud of becoming more social.

Jason Ybaben

Grace Walker

Keaton Waln

In Loving Memory

Dallas Duran November 11, 2000 - February 22, 2017

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As Memorial Day approaches, EHS honors... mikaylaschwartz featureeditor

...those who serve

In one short month, US citizens will celibrate Memorial day throughout the country, honoring those who have paid the ultimate price. This federal holiday is on Monday May 27 and proves to be a special day for many people. One family in particular has recently lost the life of a World War II veteran, Gordon Johnson. He lived a remarkable life, and fortunately I got the opportunity to record his story two weeks before his death.

He lived an amazing life, and I did not want it to go untold. Before Mr. Johnson entered the war, he focused on getting an education. He was accepted to go to college at Colorado State University in Fort Collins at a time when going to college was “unheard of.” Mr. Johnson did not want to wait to be drafted into World War II, so he joined the United States Army Air Force. Becoming a pilot was very competitive, but he made it in and flew one of the most dangerous missions--the Burma Hump. This was a flight over the Himalayan Mountain Range which proved to be risky because the flight had to be executed perfectly over mountains that peaked at 29,000 feet. It did not help Mr. Johnson that most of the maps were outdated or horribly inaccurate.

He explained, “We would be inside a cloud, holding our breath. Finally the cloud would break, and we would look to our right and see a mountain peak standing taller than our plane. We got lucky.”

He flew exactly 84 trips from India to China, and miraculously made it out alive. He said, “I was an unusual success story.”

After the war, Mr. Johnson flew into Florida. He took a train all the way to San Francisco. This moment was unforgettable to Mr. Johnson, “I was walking through a great big terminal, and when I looked up, the only person I could see was Wanda, my wife. She had this perky little hat on and a nice dress. All I could think about was getting to her and giving her a big kiss.” He resigned being a pilot, finished his schooling for mechanical engineering, got married, and started a family business.

After the interview I was very intrigued by his life. I left wanting to know more, so I planned on seeing him again. I sat down and wrote him a letter saying how much it meant to hear his story. I wish I would have heard it sooner because he never got to read my letter, and the details of his story I so desperately wanted to hear will never be told.

Two weeks after my interview, recording every piece of his life, he passed away at the age of 96. He was an amazing man with an incredible story. It would have never been recorded if I hadn’t interviewed him for American literature.

I realized that it is very important to recognize and celebrate the ones who have risked their lives for our country.

It is truly fascinating to hear the incredible stories that they hold. Their stories are treasures that need to be recorded, and many veterans are leaving their stories untold every day. Let this memorial day be a reminder to step out of your comfort zone and hear the stories that are waiting for someone to sit down and listen.

EHS seniors to serve their country

The next generation will soon write its story about the military. Several seniros at EHS have decided to take this step into the military including Gavin Burkholder, Jimmy Beamon, Janae Jarnagin, Dayton Faulk, Judson Church, Spencer Hays, Jackson Contreras, Brandon Formby, and Lauren Brown.

The military serves as a stepping stone from school into

the real world for Gavin Burkholder (19). Burkholder said, “I d i d n’t know what Burkholder I wanted to do in the future. The military is my starting point, and I want to hopefully become a

Ranger and possibly a Green Beret. I was inspired to join the military because of my dad, my great grandparents, and other family members all throughout the different branches of the military.”

Another senoir, Jimmy Beamon (19), said, “I look up to my uncle, who was in the Third Infantry, and, to me, that sounded like the coolest job in the world. My goal is to

become a Ranger and take out some of the evil in the world.”

Janae Jarnagin (19) has just recently decided to join the Marines. She said, “I want to honor my country by serving in the military. I got a call from a recruiter and I realized how many opportunities I had.

Even though I had auditions with performing arts schools, I knew the military was for me.”

Going into the military after

high school has many positive aspects. Mr Tapia said, “I have two points of view on joining the military after high school. One, I am very appreciative of those serving our country. I appreciate the fact that they are serving us and others. The other point of view is that it is a great opportunity for those who don’t know what direction they want to go.”

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Senior staffers say goodbye sydneybooth editor-in-chief

Next destination: University of California Berkeley michaelahill sportseditor

Next destination: Chadron State College janaejarnagin staffreporter

Next destination: United States Marine Corps

Eight whole semesters, eight print editions, four trips to J-Day, and two unforgettable years as editor-in-chief of this amazing school publication. I will always consider my time as editor to be one of my greatest accomplishments and involvements in my high school career.

I have learned ethical journalism, leadership skills, interviewing techniques, and countless other life lessons. Mostly, working for the Red Ink has given me confidence in my work and my abilities that I would not have been able to find otherwise. The work is incredibly rewarding, and though I may not have journalism in my future, I will always have a passion for it.

I’ll remember the pressures of

deadlines and all of the times I thought there was no way we could send to print in time. I’ll remember every funny thing that happened at stay late, especially late night throwback jam sessions.

I’ll remember the frustrations of learning the software, and the agony of accidentally deleting entire pages. (My bad, guys.) Mostly, though, I will remember how we always found a way to publish award-winning newspapers with such a small staff in such an unlikely school.

As my time here ends, I would like to thank God for the opportunity he has given me to serve in this way. I would also like to thank the one and only Deirdre White for her guidance over the years as

the Red Ink adviser. Her expertise on all things newspaper has been invaluable to all of us, and I think I speak for the staff when I say no one else can do what she does.

This woman really helped me grow up; I’ll always be so grateful to you, Ms. White. Also, I would like to thank Mr. Tapia for all he has done. From his very first week as principal, he made clear his intentions to support the Red Ink and its writers, and he never let us down.

Lastly, I would like to thank each staff member I have had the privilege to work with. Thank you for letting me lead you and for your hard work. I can’t wait to see what you all accomplish in the years to come!

Coming to Eaton from Platte Valley was one of the hardest transitions in my life.

Not only did I move to Platte Valley’s rival school, I had to leave everything I knew behind me. I walked into the doors for the first time scared out of my mind thinking there was no way anything would be the same, until I meet Ms. White and the journalism class.

After talking to White for a long time, I made the decision to spread my wings and join newspaper. Joining newspaper was the smartest decision I’ve made since my move to Eaton

last year. Newspaper to me was not just another class I needed to pass to graduate, it was my way of getting out and being a part of something more than Eaton athletics. Being a part of the athletics was great, but it never forced me to talk to anyone outside of my circle.

I will forever be thankful for the endless jam sessions, late nights full of laughter, and selling advertisements with my business manager, Noelle.

Within my four years at high school I have learned many life lessons, but most importantly I have learned to put myself out

there and not be scared to show who I really am.

As I move on to the next chapter in my life, I will always remember those who helped me find who I am. Thank you to everyone who has helped not only me, but the whole newspaper staff throughout my two years. Thank you especially to Kim and Longwell for always dealing with my endless questions and to Tapia for taking time out of his weekends to let us storm the school and get our work done. Best of luck to everyone! I am going to miss you all so much!!

Throughout high school, I have attempted to try a bit of everything. To be in as many clubs as possible, go to as many events as possible, and meet as many people as possible. My senior year I had an open block and decided to try out a new class.

It was at the urging of my good friend and editor-in-chief Sydney Booth that I try out newspaper. I’m so incredibly happy that I joined paper my senior year because of an opening in my schedule. It has been one of the highlights of my high school career and I will

miss it a ton after graduation.

I will miss Sydney telling me to get my work done, and sitting next to me while I’m typing away. I will miss getting interviews with the members of paper, and ending up on random quests while we search for people. I will miss the silly music we play while we have work time, and Anya singing with me to old rap songs. I will miss Michaela’s eye rolls when I say something stupid, and Ms. White’s reaction when I hide and try to scare her. I will miss changing people’s computer backgrounds to memes

when they forget to log out, and the angry groans they give me when they log in the next day. I will miss our classroom debates over silly topics, such as whether or not to adopt a dog.

I will miss how stressed the editors and Ms. White get right before it’s time to print, and how relieved we all are when the papers come out.

I have had the time of my life in paper, and am excited for its future with the amazing students I will be leaving behind.

Good luck to all of you, I know you will exceed all expectations.

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From the Booth “Make the most of it”

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X-day great success Ink Staff Opinion

sydneybooth editor-in-chief

The phrase “shoot your shot” has become so popular over the years that I hear it pretty much on the daily. Most times, people say it just to say it, and it almost always has to do with relationships. But, as I prepare to graduate, I think about all of the times I wish I had “shot my shot” when it comes to all of the other areas of life--and didn’t. One of my favorite verses, Ephesians 5:15-16, says, “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.”

Basically, live with a purpose and seize the day every day.

As I leave high school, I wish I had done more “shooting,” more making the most of every opportunity. I’m sure I’m not alone in that. It’s really true what they say: the days go slow and the years go fast.

Regardless of how you feel about religion, I think we can all agree that there are certain opportunities worth taking advantage of. High school really does have a lot to offer, especially when it comes to clubs and sports. I know it’s cliché, but you really don’t know until you try it. I never expected to like journalism so much, but here you are reading the eighth column I’ve written for this publication.

So for those of you who are just here to clock in and clock out, I would tell you to get involved in something. Branch out. If you don’t like it, at least you can say you tried.

The same principle applies to people, too. One of the things that high school is famous for is the drama. Friend groups feud, people break up, the list goes on. Sometimes people judge each other with-

out ever really knowing them.

What I can guarantee you is this: you will never have the opportunity to grow up with the same people from year to year. Some of us seniors have been in the same school district since kindergarten. For those that have just recently moved to Eaton, there is still that small school atmosphere that usually allows people to find their niche pretty quick.

When you think about it, we have seen the same people five days out of the week for nine straight months--and that’s just in one year. Obviously we don’t have to be the best of friends, but my point is that you should take the time to know the people you pass in the hallways while you still have the chance. The fact is, you won’t see a lot of the people you went to high school with after you graduate, so make as many memories as you can while you can. Above all else, show love to people.

At the end of the day, the thing people will remember most is how you treated them.

The last piece of advice I’ll give it not to worry so much.

Sometimes it seems like the world expects us to have everything figured out by the time we graduate, which is pretty overwhelming. High school should be a time to find your passion, even if it takes you a long time to do it.

When you “shoot your shot” there’s a certain freedom you get from it. It goes back to that saying: at least you can say you tried. So join that club, try that sport, take that cool class that has absolutely nothing to do with your future. Make the most of every opportunity in high school while you still can.

Liliana Lara

Hats off to administration and teachers for listening to the cries of students. In response to an opinion piece written in December calling for action, the administration coordinated a day to relieve stress and share ideas: RedX. With so much going on from testing to just school work, or even life at home kids were able to take the day for themselves.

It is common knowledge that teenagers are generally overwhelmed; RedX day was an alternative to a traditional school day that made a difference.

Much like the traditional Ted Talks, RedX, first promoted by the English Department, students and staff presented important and personal speeches that they wanted to share with the student body.

Not only did the speeches make an impact, but all the booths that appealed to all sorts of groups. This being the first year, no one truly knew what to expect; however, the day served as an outlet for student stress.

RedX is a day for the memory books and shall forever be remembered for how it ended: truly inspirational.

And although Red X day is to be planned not next year but the following everyone will learn from this experience. Sidewalks at Eaton High school were filled with color and personalities that artists in the school drew. Not only did artsist come out to decorate the school, the yard was full of the

sport-crazed students kicking soccer balls, throwing frisbees, htting baseballs, and catching footballs. Even the playground was filled with carefreehigh school students.

Students who chose to ditch RedX day missed out on a cool event tailored to the needs of students.

Red Ink Staff

Editor-in-Chief……….........................…sydneybooth Managing Editor…………………everetslaughenhaupt News Editor……................…....……………gracesmith Media Editor….................……….....…noellemeagher Sports Editor……………......……....………michaleahill Opinion Editor….......……...........….....…….lilianalara Feature Editor...............................mikaylaschwartz staff reporter.......................................abigailvondy staff reporter...............................charlottereynolds staff reporter......................................angelbarajas staff reporter.........................................bekahscott staff reporter.....................................janaejarnagin staff reporter......................................anyawomack Adviser……………….............…..............deirdrewhite The Red Ink is a public forum,School-sponsored and student generated, which encourages the free exchange of ideas and information.

All opinions made in the exercise of freedom of speech or press are the sole opinions of the writers and are in no way to be considered the opinions of Eaton High School, administration, Board of Education, or Eaton School District. The Red Ink strictly adheres to School Board Policy JCEA and Colorado Revised Statute 12-1-120.

The Red Ink is a member of the Colorado High School Press Association, Journalism Education Association, and Quill and Scroll.

The redink encourages reader feedback. All letters to the editor can be submitted to

eatonredink@gmail.com

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Cinema Review

Breakthrough impossible but true

anyawomack staffreporter

Breakthrough was released April 21, Easter Day, which was an appropriate date for this Christian-themed movie. It came in third for the weekend box office, making $11 million and $20 million internationally, and it hit the number-two slot during the first week of its release.

Breakthrough is based on an inspiring true story of a mother’s love for her family and faith

through impossible odds.

Joyce Smith, played by Chrissy Metz, loses hope when her adopted son falls through an icy lake in Missouri.

Her son, John Smith, played

by Marcel Ruiz, is a 14-year -old starting point guard for his school’s basketball team.

Before falling through the ice, he is a typical teenage boy playing tag on the frozen lake.

When he goes under, he is trapped underwater for 15 minutes, and his chances of

living are slim to none. After getting pulled out of the water and being hospitalized, he is unresponsive for an hour.

Tommy, played by Mike Colter, is the firefighter who saves John. Tommy does not believe there is a God, but after the incident he begins to question because of the miracles happening with this boy.

The scene when the whole town stands outside John’s window with lit candles and sings to his family, is proof that when

someone so special in a small town is in trouble, a community will come together to support one another.

This story of a young man’s comeback despite impossible odds shows that a mother’s love and faith is stronger than any force, and will not only have you in tears but also on the edge of your seat.

janaejarnagin staffreporter

fingers, reducing 50 percent of all living creatures to dust.

Endgame continues where Infinity War left off. With the world in chaos, the Avengers reunite to plan their next move.

This time the characters from Infinity War were joined by heroes such as Captain Marvel, who did not have storylines in Infinity War. The Avengers team up once again to find Thanos and steal the infinity stones; however, as plans go awry and friends are lost, the Avengers are forced to improvise solutions to save their friends.

Endgame combines characters from its previous 21 films, and will be remembered as one of the most ambitious crossovers of our time. For some of Marvel’s character’s Endgame was their last appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The MCU has had a long run since its opening film, Iron Man in 2008.

One guaranteed survivor is Peter Parker, played by Tom Holland, who will appear in Spider-man: Far From Home.

The movie will center on Spider-Man as he struggles to deal with the fallout of Endgame, including the loss of loved ones.

Avengers’ Endgame not only unites multiple heroes, but also

Marvel’s Endgame signals end of era Newest Avengers sequel well worth the wait but bring some tissues

Fans flooded theatres on opening night, refusing to wait to discover which of their favorite characters would survive the events of Endgame and which characters would be less lucky.

And they were not disappointed.

Marvel’s newest film, Avengers: Endgame, is more than worth the three hours you will spend watching and has been a success financially, critically, and on the eyes of billions of Marvel fans.

Endgame received a 90 percent approval rating from audiences, and received a critical average of 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has also broken domestic and foreign records for money grossed in a single weekend after the movie’s release on April 26, shattering records previously held by another Avengers movie--Infinity War. At the end of Infinity War, Thanos had collected all six infinity stones, giving him the ability to continue with his plans to remove half of the world’s population.

The Avengers were unsuccessful in their attempts to stop Thanos, and he snapped his his

unites audiences. One touching aspect of the movie was the human compassion shared by all characters. In Endgame all of Marvel’s heroes have lost their friends and family, but unlike Marvel’s other films the loss was not exclusive to the Avengers.

During one scene a support group is held for those who have lost loved ones. Captain America and other members speak during the meeting, outlining their struggle with continuing life in the face of loss.

This scene reminds audiences that it was not only the main characters who suffered the loss of their loved ones, but the background characters in the movie as well.

The characters’ loss allows them to not only sympathize with each other, but empathize, knowing exactly what one another went through. This message resonates with audience members who have lost loved ones, a quality that can be attributed to almost all Marvel fans.

Audiences will take away the action and entertainment that Endgame provided, but they will also carry an underlying message of grief: That all humans have or will suffer loss, a quality that unites us all.

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Noelle’s sports in review noellemeagher

photographer/media editor

Eaton Athletics have had an amazing year in competition. The following photos are some of Eaton Red Ink’s photographer Noelle Meagher’s favorite shots capturing emotion, success, focus, and connection. The staff at the Red Ink would like to extend its congratulations to each team for their athletic achievements. #RedStrong see galleries at eatonredink.com Top six photos clockwise: Ryan Ure ‘21 takes shot in final game at UNC. While being cheered on by Ethan Vannest ‘20 and Mason Willadsen ‘19.

Addie Randel ‘20 drives layup against Universtiy.

Dylan Yancey ‘19 wrestles his final match at the State Championships.

Jaymie Woody ‘21 at bat in State Championship game against Strausburg.

Bailie Duncan ‘19 shoots basket in district chhampionship game against Platte Valley at the University of Northern Colorado Bank of Colorado gym.

Bottom seven photos clockwise: Judson Church ‘19 catches a pass in early season game against Valley.

Jesse Slatten ‘22 high jumps at the Patriot League Champtionship.

Coach Lemon encourages a freshman at a home game.

Toby Gavette ‘19 before final wrestling match at State Championships Dalton Logan ‘20 shoots a basket against Platte Valley Ashlyn Crowder ‘22 stunts with dance team at a home game.

Nic Inda ‘20 drives basket at home a game.

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‘Bash brothers’ lead Reds into regionals Six seniors bid farewell in last home game

lilianalara opinioneditor

T

he Eaton Reds storied baseball team had a great regular season this year finishing 18-3, 9-1 in the Patriot League after finishing off Valley in a doubleheader on May 11. The Reds head into regionals as the no. 2 seed in 3A and are excited to take on whomever the committee puts in front of them.

The team ahead of Eaton is the team 7 miles south, the University High School Bulldogs. The Reds beat the Bulldogs to win the Northern Colorado Baseball Classic on April 6, 10-4.

The Dawgs got the better of the Reds in their next meeting on May 4 in extra innings, 5-4. Both of those games were great early season games and hopefully will tell how the rest of the games left on the docket for high school baseball will play out.

Some other good games the Reds were part of this year were a league contest against Resurrection Christian, which lasted 13 innings.

The Reds were victorious in this contest 3-2.

The Reds only losses this season were the first game of the year against 4A Northridge, on the road against Sterling in a nonleague game, and the May 4 league contest against UH. Seniors, Jared Ure, CJ Blaskowski, Jarrett Adams, Mason Hernandez, Dawson Baucke, and Judson Church are winding up their final season in the pinstripes and are looking forward to state.

Coach Todd Hernandez said, “It will be tough losing this group of seniors. I have had the privilege of coaching them for three years and they have been great in all areas.

They will be missed.”

Only one player from this group will continue to play baseball in the future: Jared Ure will play for Division 2 Colorado Mesa University Mavericks. Ure will pitch for the Mavs next season after a banner year as the Reds’ ace.

Ure posted a 1.09 regular season ERA with 45 innings pitched.

Ure also led the team at the plate hitting .383 with 20 RBI’s and 9 extra base hits. Another major piece to the 2019 squad has been Ure’s little brother, Ryan Ure --- a sophomore. Ryan hit .516 in the regular season with a team leading 40 RBI’s.

Ryan was also a key piece to the Reds on the mound. Ryan posted a 0.72 ERA in 29.1 innings. The Ure brothers led the Reds to a total .354 hitting team with 12 home runs on the year.

The Reds hosted Estes Park on May 7, beating them 31-1 after the mercy rule was called.

After the final home game against Estes Hernandez said, “It’s kind of a bittersweet moment. It’s the last regular season home game I’ll play, but I mean it’s always fun to play with the team.”

On his senior night, Dawson Baucke made the play of the game, leaping into the air to catch his first ball of the season.

At the end of senior-night, the team came together to gift Dallas Duran’s family flowers.

Duran, a baseball brother was lost his sophomore year in a tragic train accident. Since that day, the baseball team has done everything they can to make sure his memory will never be forgotten.

The Reds will face, hopefully, two teams in the regional tournament on May 18, and if the Reds win both they will head to the eight-team state tournament the following weekend starting on May 24 at Butch Butler field in Greeley.

The team to beat outside the Patriot League is the Colorado Academy Mustangs, a boarding school in Denver that is relatively new to the 3A baseball scene. The Mustangs have a senior pitcher who will attend PAC-12 powerhouse and baseball school, Arizona State in Tempe, Arizona.

The Mustangs look like the team to beat out of the Metro League

Sophomore Ryan Ure hurls a pitch against Faith Christian. The Reds will be losing six seniors, including Ure’s brother, Jared--a duo the team has dubbed “The Bash Brothers.”

Jarrett Adams pitches a fast ball against Estes Park hurls a pitch against Estes in the last home game of the season as CJ Blaskowski watches from first base. The Reds head into Regionals 18-3, and 9-1 in League.

this year; this is a bit of a mix-up as Faith Christian High School in Arvada has been the team to beat out of the Metro League for the past 20 years.

The Reds are excited to tackle the challenges in front of them and will lean on the “Northern Colorado Bash Brothers” to achieve these challenges.

As senior Blaskowski said after the final home game, “We aren’t done. We still have a few games left, and for the three years I’ve played varsity...--it’s our time now.”

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Girls send two doubles teams to state charlottereynolds staffreporter

Charlotte Reynolds

Madeline Harper (19) takes an approach volley at the net in her second regional match.

Zoie Floryance (22) tosses the ball for her perfectly placed serve.

Mikaelee Salberg (19) prepares to serve to her opponent.

After competing in the Regional tennis match on May 4, two doubles teams went to state May 10-11. No. 1 doubles Sydney Booth (19) and Mikaelee Salberg (19), and No. 4 doubles Zoie Floryance (22) and Mariah Noonan (22), qualified for state and competed at the 3A state level. Noonan and Floryance lost in the first round; Salberg and Booth advanced past the first round, losing in the second and the playback match that followed.

As the season wraps up, three seniors, Salberg, Booth, and Madeline Harper (19), are finishing their high school tennis careers.

Salberg said, “My favorite part of the season has been bonding with my team and making memories that will last forever. I would encourage everyone to play tennis. It is such a fun sport and you get so close with all of the girls.”

Each of the graduating seniors have a very encouraging perspective on trying tennis.

Harper said, “Absolutely try tennis! Tennis is so much more than just a normal sport. We are truly like a family and love to do fun stuff together.”

This year was Harper’s first year playing singles. “I really put myself out there this year and made the best of not having a partner anymore,” she said.

Booth got back into tennis this year after sitting out last season with an ACL injury.

“My favorite part of this season has just been playing. I couldn’t last year and I really missed it,” Booth said. All three seniors have had a positive effect on the development of the team this year in both sportsmanship and skills. Coach Mike Brisendine said, “Mikaelee, Sydney, and Maddie have shown our younger players what it takes to compete, to take your tennis game to that next level.

These three understand what it means to play Eaton’s brand of tennis.”

The seniors on varsity will leave a legacy of excellence in the tennis program.

Noonan said, “I learned how to be a better player and even a better person. The girls on this team set a really good example for how to be a good person, and I will value that from this season.”

Zoie Floryance and Noonan had a successful first tennis season, playing for varsity and making it to state in their freshman year.

“Mariah and I put in a lot of work and were determined.

We made sure that no matter what we would still have a fun season,” Floryance said.

Noonan agreed saying, “An essential part of our success was havin g a great partner like Zoie. We held each other up and encouraged one another to do great things.”

2019 Varsity Tennis Team

Mariah Noonan (22) hits a forehand cross-court in a match against University at regionals.

Position

Player(s)

1 Singles

Maddie Harper

2 Singles

Payton Devlin

3 Singles

Shea Baucke

1 Doubles

Sydney Booth & Mikaelee Salberg

2 Doubles

Matea Floryance & Bekah Scott

3 Doubles

Olivia Hinchley & Kyleigh Kieler

4 Doubles

Zoie Floryance & Mariah Noonan

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Girls win eighth straight league title michaelahill sports Editor

Reds track team took second in Sterling, Saturday May 4 at the Patriot League track meet. The team fell one point (212) behind Frontier Academy (213) just short of walking away with the combined team championship. Head coach Guerra said, “Anyone who says talent doesn’t matter is a liar, but this is the time of the season where teamwork, mental toughness, hard work, and raw desire to be the best really comes into play.”

For the eighth year in a row, Eaton’s girls track team brought home the Patriot League Championship, finishing with a total of 152 points.

The girls left Sterling with five league champion titles. Lainee Hauer (12) won the 100 with a time of 12.98, placed second in the 200 and took part of two of the three champion relay teams. Hauer said, “It is a great feeling to be a part of a team of hardworking girls.

League is the first time for a lot of people where all the hard work starts paying off, and it’s one of the best feelings.”

The 4x100 relay team consisted of Jenni Jarnagin, Emily Anderson, Ryanne Ehlers, and Hauer ran a 50.07, only 0.3 seconds from breaking the school record set in 2012.

The girls 4x200 team also placed first with Jarnagin, Ehlers, Allie Phillips, and Hauer running a time of 1:48.58.

The third relay to walk away with a league champion title was the 800 Sprint Medley, made up of Anderson, Shaylyn Renner, Noelle Meagher, and Phillips, who ran a combined time of 1:56.31 beating University by 0.16 seconds.

Off the track, Meagher placed first in triple jump with a jump of 34 feet 1 inch. “Being league champs just feels right,” Guerra said, “It made me really proud to see our girls go out there and dominate and

Track falls one point short of championship

Courtesy Photo Reds boys and girls track and field team place second Saturday, May 4 at the Patriot League Championship track meet in Sterling, Colorado.

to see all the hard work they’ve put in throughout the season be recognized.”

Eaton boys team finished fifth with 60 points, ten of which came from the only league champion on the boys side, Scott Grable, in long jump. Grable finished first with a jump of 20 feet 6 inches giving him a back-to-back long jump league champion.

Grable said, “It feels great to be league champ, but at the same time I’d like to see a couple more of my teammates join me.”

Even though the boys did not walk away with a league championship trophy, Guerra said, “Although the spotlight is on the girls because of their win, I’m also proud of the boys. One of my major goals is to build the boys team, and honestly I can not wait for the day both boys and girls win league.”

First and second-place in-

Noelle Meagher Left- Freshman Mackenzie Crouch anchors the 4x200 league champion relay team.

Right- Sophomore Scott Grable wins league long jump for the second year in a row.

dividuals for the girls and boys are awarded a Patriot League All-Conference title while third-place finishers are

awarded Patriot League AllConference honorable mention.

Eaton’s athletes, who place

in the top 30 in 3A, traveled to Fort Collins Friday, May 10 in hopes to secure a top 18 spot to qualify for state May 16-18.