The Mountain News Senior Issue 2023

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Letter from the Editor in Chief

Senior Superlatives

Class of 2023 Walks onto the Collegiate Field with Pride

A Perfect Quartet: a Celebration of CMHS Arts

Senior Destinations

Dancing Queen: Senior Nicole Chichon

Seniors Impart their Wisdom to Underclassmen

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STAFF BOX

Editor In Chief

Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter Editors

Rose Everingham

Anna Hixson

Mark Mallory Reporters

Aryeh Alberts

Kylie Hansen

Brennyn Livesey

Charlotte Sellers

Alyss Speer

Addyson Trinidad

Destiny Vaccianna Advisor

Catherine Sharp Moore

1ST AMENDMENT

Straight from the Hawk’s Mouth: Teacher Advice

Cheyenne says “Good-bye” to Dr. Beggs

The Year was 2004-2005

So, What’s on your Senior Bucket List?

PAGE 22: Music and games

Find Liz the Lizard (like the one on the right) throughout the edition and add them up. This one counts! Answers will be on our website.

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LETTER TO THE SENIOR CLASS Dear Seniors,

We’re almost there! I know we’re all tired of hearing about COVID, but let me just say one thing. We have done an incredible job of demonstrating resilience in these four years. Every single year of highschool has been affected by COVID. Not only did we keep going while the world shut down, but we overcame mental illness, academic struggles, and our full schedule of extracurriculars. Despite everything thrown at us, both normal and abnormal, we still managed to make some amazing memories. We still had school dances, sports, and we won Powerpuff two years in a row! I know we lost friends along the way, but we made a bunch, too. Every single one of you is pursuing your own path, but I am proud of all of you. You kept going. You cried, then wiped the tears off your face and continued on. I hope you are proud of how far you have come, because you should be. Whether you’re going to college or not, the fact that you made it here, the fact that you will walk across the stage on May 28, that is something to be proud of. Be proud of both yourself and your fellow classmates at graduation. Be proud of how far you have come so far.

Do you remember when you were in elementary school? When we spent our school days learning through watching Magic School Bus episodes and our homework connecting the dots on our math puzzles? Yes, a lot has changed. Years have flown by and recess is gone. Junior high and the awkwardness has been left behind. Consider what your younger self can teach you. Always keep your optimism with you, don’t be afraid to make friends, remember to take breaks, and never forget that the most magical moments come from the strangest adventures.

Sincerely,

Chief of the Mountain News

SENIOR

We asked the class of 2023 to vote for its outstanding members: from class clown to future CEO, these students have left their mark on Cheyenne.

Eve Zuckerman “Most likely to ruin the test curve”

Everest Macdonald “Most likely to ruin the test curve”

Garrett Wellens “Most likely to become a CEO”

Steven Zhou “Most likely to become a CEO”

Elizabeth Moore “Biggest ski bum”

Cale Morrison “Biggest ski bum”

Ryan Erdossy “Best laugh”

Alisha Eager “Best laugh”

SUPERLATIVES

Cale O’Day “Most likely to travel the world”

Max Campbell “Most likely to travel the world”

Kelel Nielsen “Best hair”

Nick Ivany “Best hair”

Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter “Most likely to write a novel”

Sarah Travis “Most likely to write a novel”

Claire Katen “Best dressed”

Ava VanWagenen “Best dressed”

Compiled by Rose Everingham and Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter

SENIOR

Jimmy Hayward “Most likely to give a TED Talk”

Hank Walsh and Aubrey Banks “Best couple”

Finley MacDonald “Most likely to be on Broadway”

Sylvie Robinson “Most likely to be on Broadway”

Josh Eager “Class clown”

Vivian Corry “Most likely to win Just Dance”

Lucas Geiger “Most likely to have a mountain tattoo”

Caroline Bricker “Most likely to go to the Olympics”

SUPERLATIVES

“Most likely to win MasterChef”

“Most likely to be on reality TV”

“Most likely to teach at Cheyenne”

“Most likely to win The Voice”

“Most likely to win The Voice”

“Most likely to be the next Gossip Girl”

“Most sarcastic”

Dutch

addict”

Keira Williams

Amirah Griffin “Biggest

Bro’s

Pierce Cardin

Sydney Hill

Khloe Farran

Brody Dwyer

Marcella Bee

Emma Lee

A PERFECT QUARTET

Four art forms meld together to illustrate Cheyenne excellence

Whetherit’s earning a superior rating at Carnegie hall, a leading part in “Puffs,” recieving an honorable mention at CHSAA, or winning second place in state for mixed media, these Cheyenne seniors have proved their dedication and creativity to their respective arts. The memories and skills they have learned have not only added to Cheyenne pride, but will carry into their life after highschool.

By Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter, Max Ace, Charlotte Sellers

Featured in many songs as a soloist, Anna Allen plays the flute and piccolo for Cheyenne Mountain. Music has always been a part of her life, and plays a defining role in her self expression.

What instruments besides flute and piccolo do you play?

“I also play piano, ukulele, and bass guitar.”

How long have you been in Symphonic Band?

“Four years. And I’ve been in Wind Ensemble for three years.”

Are you planning on playing in college?

“I’m not going to major in it but I’m thinking about a minor or playing in some sort of outside group.”

Why did you join band and why do you stay?

Anna Allen

“I stay for the freedom and the friendships and I joined because it’s something I always grew up around.”sister both played the flute

Stevie Faggett

Stevie Faggett, is a member of one of Cheyenne Moutain’s five choir ensembles, the Metallics Jazz Choir.

How long have you been in choir?

“Basically my fourth year, but plus junior high about 5 years now. I also sang a lot as a kid.”

What made you stick with choir for almost 5 years?

“I like music and I had friends that convinced me to do it because they were in it. I also enjoy doing something that’s different and tedious because I like to challenge myself.”

Are you planning on pursuing a degree that would involve choir or will you incorporate it into a future career?

“I hope so. Singing has become a significant part of my life and it would be unfortunate if I didn’t. Even if I don’t, singing will be a part of my life. I won’t ever stop. I can always sing in the shower.”

Marvel and Musical Theater. Both have captivated senior Finley MacDonald.

How long have you been in theater?

“I’ve been in theater for roughly six years. I’ve been in theater classes at the highschool since sophomore year, but I’ve been doing the productions like musicals and plays throughout highschool.”

When you graduate do you plan on pursuing theater?

“I do, I would like to double major theater or have it as a minor.”

What made you join theater?

“I don’t know, I’ve always loved singing and performing… in junior high when I found out there was a musical theater class I was like, ‘Oh my gosh this is perfect’ and I fell in love with it.”

Visual arts describe the indescribable, Izzy McFarland talks about her experience with the arts.

How long have you been in visual arts?

“Pretty much my whole life, but every four years in highschool.”

What made you join?

“I just love creating, I’m a creative person, it’s therapeutic.”

Before high school, how involved were you with the arts?

“I did art classes every single year since kindergarten, and I had a sketchbook when I was little.”

What is the arts’ role in your life?

“I have some family involved, but it’s more of a hobby than anything, but I make something everyday and will continue to.”

Finley MacDonald

Izzy McFarland

PLEASE LET THIS BE A NORMAL FIELD TRIP. WITH CHEYENNE? NO WAY!

WEST

Mason Aaron

Brooke Babcock

Marcella Bee

Caroline Bricker

Katie Campbell

Jakobi Davidson

Walker Day

Katie Delich

Jessie Duytschaever

Brody Dwyer

Kaya Dyar

Lexi Ellias

LilaRose Everingham

Khloe Farran

Aiden Hartzler

Molly Jamison

Claire Katen

Viveane Kritikos

Claire Lai

Maeve Lai

Gabriel Lucas

Hudson Massey

Izzy McFarland

Elizabeth Moore

Megan Newkirk

Cale O’Day

Clayton Outlaw

Antoni Smith

Aspen Stieglitz

Riley Suckling

Kierstin Thompson

Ava VanWagenen

Keira Williams

COLORADO

Misk Aboughali

Sara Albright

Reagan Alvarez

Alexandra Ardashnikova

Cheyenne Babros

Allan Hancock College Santa Maria

Brigham Young University

UC Davis

Stanford University

University of Wyoming

Brigham Young University

Montana State University

University of Utah

University of Utah

Montana State University

University of Utah

University of Oregon

Pacific University

Academy of Art University

Montana State University

University of Utah

University of Southern California

University of Wyoming

University of Hawaii at Mānoa

Oregon State University

Montana State University

Montana State University

Montana State University

University of Utah

UC Santa Barbara

Western Washington University

Brigham Young University

Washington State University

University of Wyoming

Boise State University

Oregon State University

University of Utah

University of Utah

Justin Bair II

Eliot Beaver

Savannah Berube

Tye Bogren

Steven Bogus III

Zoe Bonadie-Deem

Sophia Bond

Philip Bramble

Clarice Buck

Aidan Bugg

Morgan Byerly

Pierce Cardin

Malina Ceballes

Josh Cole

Luke Conrad

Jessana Crouse

Giovanna Diaz

Stefan Dingbaum

Ivan Dittmer

Dylan Drake

Stephanie Faggett

Jessica Fahrney

James Fiddler

Kasey Freeman

Wyatt Furda

Alex Gray

Amirah Griffin

Mimi Harris

Sydney Hill

Janiha Horton

Abbi Irgens

Clara Johnson

Comron Kazemi

Corbin Kimball

Hannah Koury

Garret Lang

Dante Lee

Emma Lee

Fischer Lee

Hope Lewis

Nathan Lightcap

CSU Pueblo

Colorado School of Mines

Colorado State University

Pikes Peak State College

UC Boulder

Colorado State University

Colorado State University

Colorado State University

UC Boulder

Pikes Peak State College

UC Boulder

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Mesa University

UC Boulder

UC Boulder

Colorado Mesa University

UCCS

Colorado Mesa University

Colorado School of Mines

Western Colorado University

Colorado State University

Colorado School of Mines

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado State University

Colorado College

Colorado State College

CSU Pueblo

Colorado State University

UNC Greeley

UCCS

UC Boulder

Colorado Mesa University

Colorado State University

UCCS

UC Boulder

UC Boulder

CSU Pueblo

Colorado State University

UC Boulder

UC Boulder

Colorado School of Mines

UCCS

Colorado Christian University

Colorado University

Pikes Peak State College Colorado State University

Alexander Luce

Everest Macdonald

Nicole Martin

James Martinez

Jolie Matache

Asha Mayott

Cameron McKerlie

UC Boulder

UC Boulder

Colorado Mesa University

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado State University

UCCS

Colorado State University

THE CLASS OF 2023 ADVENTURES IN TO THE NEXT STOP ON THEIR ROAD OF LIFE. OUT OF 301 SENIORS SURVEYED 177 RESPONDED.

Sawyer McKiddy

Reagan Mitchell

Rileigh Morgan

Mackie Munsey

Alahna Noble

Kailani Nuhn

Evelyn Osinski

Athena Palazzo

Hanna Park

Young Park

Liam Polak

Allison Ponte

Andrea Ponte

Jake Quadhamer

Natalie Roach-Swann

Alena San Augustin

CJ Schmidt

Garrett Single

Brandon Stewart

Connor Sullivan

Rachel Tanner

Aiden Thwaits

Paige Tupea

Paige VanWagenen

Izabella Vigil

William Wade

Derrick Williams

Kody Wood

Leanna Wright

Jacob Zabor

Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter

Pikes Peak State College

Trinidad State College

UCCS

UC Boulder

Colorado Mesa University

Metropolitan State University

UCCS

Fort Lewis College

UC Boulder

UCCS

Pikes Peak State College

UCCS

UCCS

Colorado State University

Johnson and Wales University

Air Force Preparatory Academy

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado State University

Pikes Peak State College

UCCS

Colorado Christian University

Colorado State University

UCCS

UC Boulder

Metropolitan State University

United States Air Force Academy

Pikes Peak State College

Pikes Peak State College

University of Denver

Pikes Peak State College

Western Colorado University

Harry Mellow

Mathew Peterson

Ajay Poling

Sierra Sadri

Ava Schroeder

Lane Seabolt

Hugh Sperber

Klaire Thompson

Sarah Travis

Spencer Williams

NORTHEAST

Anthony DeCesaro

Hannah Flis

Jimmy Hayward

Anne Lee

Micheal Mehall

Sylvie Robinson

Zoe Shearer

Bethany Silvika

Matt Silvika

Garrett Wellens

Steven Zhou

SOUTHEAST

Benjamin Allgood

Ruby Blamires

Chris Bonilla

Ethan Carr

Zach Collins

Washington University St. Lewis

William Jewell College

Iowa State University

Case Western Reserve University

University of South Dakota

South Dakota School of Mines

University of Iowa

Grinnell College

Grinnell College

Grand Valley State University

Cabrini University

Trinity College

Columbia University

Northeastern University

Northeastern University

Skidmore College

Rochester Institute of Technology

West Point

West Point

Dartmouth College

Yale

University of South Florida

Southern Virginia University

High Point University

Rollins College

University of Louisville

Haley Alex

Triston Bruce

Thomas Herholtz

Elizabeth Izaguirre

Hayden Kuppenheimer

McKenna Martin

Kelel Nilsen

Max O’Neil

SOUTHWEST MIDWEST

Jace Eslinger

Claudia Flaxenberg

Michael Fong

Alexander Friedrich

Lucas Geiger

Sarah Koons

Grand Canyon University

Northern Arizona University

Arizona Christian University

Baylor University

Baylor University

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

University of Central Oklahoma

Vivian Corry

Alisha Eager

Josh Eager

Ryan Erdossy

Patrick Gibbs

Galilea Gonzalez-Perez

Hannah Hanger

Eli Hauber

Nick Ivany

Amara Johnson

Nolan LaRue

Jacob Marean

Davis McKellop

Kevin Papa

Emory University

Auburn University

Auburn University

University of Georgia

University of Miami

Florida International University

Radford University

UNC Chapel Hill

The Catholic University of America

Florida Atlantic University

University of Alabama in Huntsville

George Washington University

Virginia Military Institute

University of Miami

Butler University

University of Michigan

Indiana Tech University

Michigan Tech Institute

South Dakota School of Mines

Creighton University

Kyliegh Peebles

April Ramirez

Virginia Waddington

Hank Walsh

Jade Wootan

Eve Zuckerman

Xavier University of Louisiana

Eckerd College

UNC Wilmington

Sewanee the University of the South

Louisiana State University

UNC at Chapel Hill

DANCING QUEEN

Whether she’s leading in the Life Skills classroom, dancing through the hallways, or running the snack cart, Senior Nicole Chichon is sure to share laughter and smiles with Cheyenne students and staff.

An interview with Life Skills teacher Piper Freestone.

How would you describe Nicole in one word?

Bubbly. She is always in a good mood. This girl comes off the bus smiling, saying “good morning” to everyone. She leaves school the exact same way. She’s always either singing or dancing in her free time. There are some days we do things in here that are a little harder for some of the kids, and she is always happy to take the lead and do her best and show the other kids what that is supposed to look like. She is the prime example of a leader.

What was the moment you were proudest of Nicole?

All the time. I am always proud of her. But I think one of my proudest memories was at the beginning of this year when she really took on the role of being a leader. For life skills we do our snack cart and being that she was the only senior in the class, she really stepped up and taught the younger students how to run the snack cart. She set a really good example, and it was just awesome to see her take that lead.

What are you excited to see from Nicole next year?

Next year Nicole will be going into the Transition Program, and I’m really excited to see how she adjusts to working in the community. She will be doing some on-the-job training, she plans on working at Safeway, and I’m really excited to see her out in the world working, not just in the classroom.

What advice would you give Nicole for next year?

Nicole, just keep being yourself. I think she has the best personality, I think she has a lot to offer, and she makes everyone smile. So just keep being yourself, keep being happy. Come back and see me anytime, and good luck with everything. I know she’ll be great.

By Rose Everingham

A B O U T N O L E C I

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Movie: Jumanji

Most Exciting Part of Next Year: Transition House

Best part of Life Skills : Baking and Cooking

Best High School Memory: Snack Cart

Favorite Class: LifeSkills

Favorite Animal: Butterfly

Favorite Song: Jesses Girl

THE CLASS OF 2023’S ADVICE

Words of wisdom for the underslassmen.

“This school is going to push you .”

“Stick it out, you got it.”

“Give yourself grace.”

“Read senior novel before spring semester.”

“You don’t need 10 AP classes, do class you’ll enjoy.”

“This too shall pass.”

“Don’t peak in highschool.”

“Find balance.”

“Don’t bite off more than you can chew.”

“It’s not that serious, have fun.”

“Take action early.”

“You do you.”

“Stay on top of homework.”

“Don’t stand in the hallways.”

“Teachers are people, too.”

“Work hard at the start of the year.”

“You can’t control time, don’t traumatize yourself”

“Be kind.”

“Your best will be different every day.”

“If you think it’s too much, it probably is.”

“Try new things.”

“Audition and try out!”

“Manage your precious time.”

“People come and go.”

“Don’t drink”

“Make an effort to form relationships with your teachers.”

“Grades are important, but still have fun .”

“Find friends, don’t force

“Don’t get into drama.”

“Stop worrying about other people’s thoughts.”

“Don’t take yourself too seriously.”

“Don’t skip community service.”

“Chill out.”

“Skipping isn’t worth it.”

“Be careful who you put your trust in.”

“Do everything you can outside of school.”

“Don’t stress.”

“Don’t be shortsighted, plan things.”

Cheyenne celebrates 32 incredible athletes signedtoplayatthe next level.

32 FOR ‘23

Beinganathleteismorethanjustthe practices and the wins. It’s about coming together as a family of people who are trying to reach the same goal and overcome struggles together

- Kyliegh Peebles, Class of 2023

Caroline Bricker

Women’s Swim

Stanford University

Stefan Dingbaum

Men’s Lacrosse

Colorado Mesa University

Jace Eslinger Baseball

Butler University

Hannah Hanger

Women’s Lacrosse

Radford University

Nicole Martin

Women’s Volleyball

Colorado Mesa University

Kailani Nuhn

Women’s Soccer

Metropolitan State University

Max O’ Neil Baseball University of Central Oklahoma

Matthew Peterson

Men’s Lacrosse

William Jewel College

Antoni Smith Track

Washington State University

Marcella Bee

Equestrian

UC Davis

Isaac Elmes

Mens Swimming

Wheaton college

Ruby Blamires

Women’s Volleyball

Southern Virginia University

Hannah Flis

Women’s Swim

Trinity College

Lucas Gieger Football

South Dakota School of the Mines

Ben Myers Baseball

Dickinson College

Kale Parthen

Men’s Golf

Arizona Christian University

Ava Schroeder

Women’s Golf

University of South Dakota

Sarah Travis

Women’s Soccer Grinnell College

Hank Walsh

Men’s Lacrosse

Sewanee Universty of the South

Carter Bayer

Cross Country

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Klaire Thompson

Track and Field Grinnell College

Wyatt Furda

Men’s Lacrosse

Colorado College

Abby Bufkin

Cross Country College of Saint Benedict

Ethan Carr

Men’s Swimming

Rollins College

LilaRose Everingham

Women’s Volleyball

Pacific University

Brian Kerrigan

Cross Country

Western Colorado University

Kaden Levings

Cross Country Florida State University

Cale O’Day

Cross Country

Western Washington University

Kyliegh Peebles

Softball

Xavier University of Louisianna

Alena San Augustin

Women’s Basketball

Air Force Prepartory

Taylor Sievert

Women’s Soccer

Bethel University

Isaiah Wilson Football

Arizona Christian University

Compiled by Rose Everingham, Addy Trinidad, and Alyss Speer

THE STAFF OF 2023’S ADVICE

SomewisewordsfromCheyenne’s stafffortheClassof2023.

“Continue to be tough individuals that persevere… and so that’s something that’s really important in life- there’s gonna be things that knock you down or hold you back. But you got to be mentally tough enough to push forward, to work hard, to find success and to be the person that can overcome anything if you can keep that mindset.”

- Tyler Seaney, Dean

“I would say, push yourself out of your comfort zone and be open to new adventures and possibilities.”

-Nikki Athey, PE

“Harvey Mackay said, ‘Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets.’ So, love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don’t. And believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said that it would be easy. They just promised it would be worth it.”

-Larry Lawson, Social Studies

“…invest in meaningful relationships, serve others, and play pickleball… lots and lots of pickleball.”

-Jeff Kenefsky, Social Studies

“Be proud of your accomplishments and to go into the future excited and sure of your choices.”

-Kim Bufkin, Athletics Dept.

“Show up on time, do what you say you will do, and learn from everything you do!”

-Kristi McWilliams, Library

“Explore new places, meet new people, and find new perspectives.”

-Kate McCall, Art

“Author Glennon Doyle said, ‘being human is not hard because you’re doing it wrong. It’s hard because you’re doing it right.’ Life will be hard; this is inevitable.So, choose your hard. Choose where you spend

-Gayle Littleton, English

“Plans change, and that’s okay! Whether you change your major or your job, you are always in control of your decisions and you can make it work.”

-Brianna Benson, Math

“Strive to live a life full of exploration and experimentation to find what is right for you and to avoid the dreaded phrase ‘I wish I would have!’”

-Todd Martinson, Spanish

“ Show up to class… be active and engaged…Take risks and step into leadership positions when you see an opportunity.”

-Kathryn Moon, Social Studies

“Don’t settle for less than your best. you are capable of a lot more than you realize.”

-Officer Walsh , SRO

“Don’t go into debt.”

-Nancy Roach, Art

“Choose experiences over things!”

-Jodi Papproth, Drama

“Travel and study abroad for a semester. Experience different parts of the world!”

-Jay Saravis, Coach and Study Hall

Call your mother and grandmother. Your parents love you and think about you more than you know. And they won’t be around forever. Call your mom and visit often — they’ll appreciate it and so will you.

Don’t chase money.

The desire for wealth is a desire that can never be satisfied—you’ll never have enough. Pursue meaning and contribution with your life instead—it’s way more fulfilling in the long run.

Encourage others often.

It’s easy to see life as a competition, thinking the best way to get ahead is to beat out everyone else. But this is backward thinking. The most effective way to succeed in life is to help someone else succeed in theirs.

Find happiness today.

“If, then” thinking is common in our world and culture. It usually sounds something like this, “If I get that job, then I’ll be happy,” “If I get that husband, then I’ll be happy,” “If I make $x, then I’ll be happy.” Avoid it at all costs. Happiness isn’t an emotion that accompanies perfect circumstances. Happiness is a decision you make every day.

Own less stuff.

Excess possessions steal our time, money, and energy. They add stress and burden and keep us from accomplishing greater dreams. Be different, own less. And live more.

Pursue your dreams.

Your whole life is in front of you. If you have a dream career or passion, pursue it. Nobody is going to hand it to you, it’s going to take hard work and dedication to achieve it. So go be the person you want to be.

Think of others.

Don’t live life looking out only for your own interests, look out also for the interests of others.

You’ll mature more.”

-Roger Villmow, Math

“Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!”

-Ms. Frizzle

By Addy Trinidad and Rose Everingham

HAWKS SAY FAREWELL

Cheyenne says “goodbye” to Chemistry teacher Dr. Cindy Beggs after five years of excellence.

By Charlotte Sellers

Why did you decide to become a teacher?

“I think I admired teachers a lot. They felt like home and it was my enviornment, I just liked it.”

How long have you been teaching at Cheyenne?

“Fifth year. Five years here, five years at Discovery Cannyon. Full time. Probably 15 years at the college level.”

What classes do you teach at Cheyenne?

“Currently just Chemistry and AP Chemistry. Before that I tried my hand at teaching math for a few years.”

What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment at this school?

“The academic side, with really good scores on AP exams and the kids get college credit after all their hard work. I also enjoyed teaching the freshman and creating really good relationships with them. They still come back and say ‘hi.’”

What advice do you have for new teachers?

“Don’t expect to be perfect. It takes years, you might be born a teacher, but you still have to develop as a teacher and develop your material.”

Advice for future chemistry students?

“Have the willingness to do the hard work. Come in with the math skills you need. Be prepared for a kind of new language that at first feels pretty hard, but eventually you will kind of hit cruise.”

What is your most memorable teaching moment?

“I had a TA whom I asked to do the dishes, and he went and put them all in the dishwasher and used liquid Dawn detergent in the dishwasher instead of a tablet. We walked into the storage room, and there were these high bubbles everywhere. So, I became “Dr. Bubbles.” Another memorable moment I’ve had was once a freshman that wrote me the best letter I’ve ever recieved in my teaching career.”

What are your after retirement plans?

“For now lots of traveling. I’ve always wanted to see the nothern lights. I am going for two weeks this summer to Italy, France, Germany, and Amsterdam.”

THE 2004 GENERATION

Over 8,250,408 people were born in the years 2004 and 2005 in the United States alone. As indicated by the 2004 word of the year -- blog -- the world continues interconnecting Generation Z globally. Zoomers have witnessed striking events that fundamentally shaped their lives: the 2008 Great Recession, the invention of Smartphones, the rise of Social Media, the fall of Vine, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

These 2004-05 Zoomers share birth years with TikTok star Charli D’Amelio and actress Millie Bobby Brown, the iPod mini, and popular mango smoothies. So, what was so cool about 2004 and 2005?

FOR THE GLORY AND THE GOLD

BUSH JR. TAKES OFFICE

The 2004 Olympics took place in its original birthplace Athens, Greece. Team USA won the most gold medals (36) and won the most medals overall (101). USA’s part dolphin swimmer Michael Phelps at 15 years old swept the games with 6 gold medals and set a record with 8 medals.

HURRICANE KATRINA

Within nine months of taking office, President Bush united the nation and gained record approval rates with his speech after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Aside for being known for beginning the War on Terror, George W. Bush and George H. W. Bush are one of only two father-son pairs to be elected, the first of which was John Adams and John Quincy Adams.

STEALING THE SPOTLIGHT FOR SAN ANDREAS

Qualified as category 5 winds at 175 mph, Hurricane Katrina hit land in New Orleans and destroyed everything from Louisiana to Mississippi, leaving many people homeless and resulting in damage to the price of $161 billion, making it the most costly hurricane in United States History.

Like the name implies, the fifth game in the Grand Theft Auto series of video games gained notoriety because it allowed the player to free roam and commit many different crimes. The game received contention from public figures, including Hilary Clinton, because of a Hot Coffee Mod, which gave players access to a highly controversial minigame featuring character Carl Johnson, resulting in the game’s recall and release.

THE POWER OF FAMILY FUN “BE KIND, REWIND”

Plain superhero family fun! The two-time Academy Award winner The Incredibles was actually based on a real family, whose powers are based on their personalities. The Incredibles is the first Pixar movie with human leads and the first to receive a rating higher than ‘G.’ It is also the only Pixar movie without Pizza Planet truck.

Once known as a store renting DVDs and VHS tapes, in 2004 Blockbuster employed 84,300 people in 9,094 stores before the company went bankrupt in 2014. After being hit hard by the 2008 Recession, Blockbuster was ultimately replaced by Netflix leaving only one standing location in Bend, Oregon.

YOUR MOM’S SOCIAL MEDIA BEYBLADES: “LET IT RIP”

Launched in 2004 the social media platform Facebook gained popularity among millennials and older generations. As the 3rd most visited website in the world, this social media platform continues to grow from 6 million initial users to 2.93 billion active users today.

HOT CHOCOLATE, ANYONE?

The Polar Express, a nostalgic staple, features themes of friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. As the first movie filmed entirely with motion capture, it was nominated for 26 awards. Interestingly, the movie is the only animated film in which the main character is unnamed.

SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS

1.Homofloresiensis, a previously unknown species of proto-human was found in Indonesia.

2.Evidence was found to support a theory that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate.

3.A theoretical maximum height of trees is found at 426 feet (130 meters).

4.The world’s oldest known land creature is found fossilized in Scotland, identified as 428 million years old.

Making $500 million within 100 countries, customizable spinning-top toys, called Beyblades, reached the height of popularity before schools began banning them due to injuries and excessive competition between students.

RED SOX DEFEAT THE BAMBINO CURSE

Last won in 1918, the Red Sox beat the Cardinals breaking the Bambino curse, a superstition named after Babe Ruth marking the 86 year championship drought. Because of the curse, fans would scratch the “B” on their hats or jerseys for good luck.

“I WILL KEEP AMAZING YOU.”

The Furbys, the extremely popular talking egg-shaped furry animal characterized as “creepy.” The toy originally appealed to the public because of its ability to mimic the person playing with it and its customizability.

By James Maher, Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter, and Staff

SENIOR CLASS SUMMER FIELD TRIP

Thegraduatingseniorclassrevealstheirsummer bucketlistbeforeblastingofftotheirnextadventure.

Enjoy life

Travel to Peru

Go to college

Visit Burning Man

Move to Hawaii

Go to Greece

Go swimming with sharks

Go to space

Going to Paris

Have as much fun as possible

Kiss a girl

Learn to fly

Visit Scotland

Have a moneky butler in a tux serve me

bananas

Camp with friends

Travel to Ireland & Slovenia

Sleep in on the weekdays

Win NCAA National Championship

Visit all national parks in the US

Get a scuba license

Ski in Switzerland

Get a tattoo

Go on a road trip

Travel around Europe

Forget about highschool

Get private pilot lessons

Fly a plane with my father

Visit Iceland

Get a bumblebee and name it Barry B. Benson for protection

Go to Guam

Live life to fullest

Hike a mountain and scream my heart out

Go cliff jumping

Visit Asia

Give someone a tattoo

Study abroad

Go fishing with friends

Go to Italy

Play in the NFL

Go skydiving

Get rich

Skydive into an Army-Navy football

Climb with Mr.Bentson

SPOTIFY YOUR SUMMER Top23Songsof2022-23

23NIOR CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1. What hangs on the mortar board?

4. What is Nicole Chicon’s favorite color?

6. What grade is the class of 2023?

7. What is our school mascot?

8. What day is May 28th, 2023?

12. What game is ‘23 undefeated at?

13. Most people are going to college in ______?

14. Who is retiring this year?

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2. What rating did crimson and slate get at carnegie?

3. Cheyenne______?

5. What is the official name of graduation caps?

9. Seniors earn a ________.

10. What do second semester seniors struggle with?

11. School after high school?