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Friday, November 22, 2013 - Volume XL, Issue IV - South Salem High School - 1910 Church St. SE Salem, OR 97302
Julie McGowan Reporter
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yphoon Haiyan, the strongest storm to ever hit the Philippines, raged ashore on the island nation on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 4 a.m. local time, with winds recorded at up to 150 mph. As of Nov. 14, the United Nations reported more than 4,400 people have died as a result of Haiyan and over 600,000 people have been displaced. While aid is starting to come in, the government in the Philippines has experienced problems with its distribution. Though boxes of supplies are arriving at airports and military bases, damaged roads and limited transportation have left many regions waiting for food, water and medicine. NBC reported that, “In the worst-hit city, Tacloban, Mayor Alfred Romualdez said authorities lacked the necessary manpower and vehicles to both deliver supplies, and to clear
bodies off the streets.” The U.S. government has pledged $20 million in direct aid as well as an aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. George Washington, which is complete with medical facilities and food supplies. South’s daytime custodian, May Lundblade, has been significantly affected by Typhoon Haiyan as she has family in the Philippines that have been devastated by the storm. “They’re [Lundblade’s family] okay, they hid so they’re safe,” said Lundblade. Johanna Klarin, South’s Library Assistant, has organized a donation box intended to collect money to help Lundblade’s family. The donation box is located outside the bookkeepers window and both staff and students are encouraged to donate. “I figured that her being one of us Saxons, maybe we all should chip in to ease her load” Klarin said, “We are a big school, so if a lot of folks drop even just a quarter or two in the box, it will add up… so don’t be shy about donating just a little.”
TYPHOON HAIYAN: South Salem Community Raises Money
A mother and her young child seek refuge in a damaged school in a neighborhood in Tacloban city, Leyte province, central Philippines in search of help, Nov. 13, 2013. Photo courtesy LUI SIU WAI/XINHUA/ZUMA PRESS/MCT.
Winter Wear Drive
December to Remember Chloe Curtis Reporter
13-band show this December. This multi-band experience includes: The Neighborhood, Bastille, Grouplove, Young the Giant, Vampire Weekend n 2005, the first “December to and many more. Remember,” a multi-night music “The first show to sell out was festival, began just a year after Bastille, which sold out in an hour the radio station 94.7 KNRK became and a half. The second was Alt-J 94.7 FM. and comThe first show to sell out was Before 2005, ing in third KNRK had Bastille, which sold out in an hour was Vampire a one-night and a half. The second was Alt-J and weekend,” Christmas said Mark show every coming in third was Vampire week- Hamilton, end,” said Mark Hamilton. year with program ditwo or three rector for 94.7 in a phone interview. bands. However, once the radio staInterested in getting tickets for tion transitioned, 94.7 FM decided next year’s December to Rememto take an entirely different apber? Look into presale options. The proach to their holiday show. With presale is exclusive to members of the title “December to Remember,” the 94.7 nation. All it takes to bethey rebranded their holiday show come a member is to sign up on the into a larger, multi-band show. 94.7 website. Mark Hamilton and 94.7 FM’s event has increased in the radio station’s team sends out size during the last 8 years, growtexts and emails to members. ing from a five-band show to a
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rganized by Ana-Cecelia Barajas ‘15, the Winter Wear drive is an effort to collect clothes for homeless youth in Salem. “I chose to start this type of drive because I like the Drop-In and thought that they would be in need of clothes during
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I think it’s a really creative drive, and it’s helping a great cause,” said Mikela Rayburn.
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OKLAHOMA! south’s First Musical in four years Cassie Rambeau News Editor
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he South Salem High School drama department will be performing Oklahoma! The first musical South has performed since 2009, when “Little Shop of Horrors” was produced. Oklahoma! is set in the Oklahoma territory in 1906 and centers around two young men fighting over a young woman. “This musical is bigger and better than the last because it features a full pit orchestra mostly consisting of SSHS students (the last show was a 5-piece combo of hired musicians). This show rocks our award winning music and theater departments!” said technical director and theatre teacher, Julianna Gibbons, when asked, about the production. Leads in the production include Emily
Delia Rodriguez Reporter
Boring ‘14, William Curtis ‘14, Emily Walton ‘14, and Isaiah Nixon ‘14. The whole cast and crew consists of approximately 60 cast members, 20 musicians, and 35 crew members. Leading the production are tech director Julianna Gibbons, vocal director Carol Stenson, director Robert Salberg, music director Christopher Noel, and choreographer Dee MontgomerySmith. “I think we have some really good dance numbers. We have a lot of really cool lifts that the guys have to do with the girls,” said Lizz Baker ‘16, a dancer and chorus member. There is also an opportunity to see the production and enjoy food from the award winning South Culinary Arts program. They will be hosting a buffet on Dec. 6, which also includes admission into the musical.
the winter time, “ Barajas said. All types of warm, winter clothing are being accepted including, but not limited to, mittens, coats, socks, and sweaters. The collected clothing will be given to the Drop-In, a community center for homeless youth, a place where teens can get help and hang out in a safe and supportive environment. The Winter Wear Drive will come to a close at the beginning of Winter Break. “I’ve been talking about it in the [Key Club] meetings and suggesting to our members to bring donations,” said Mikela Rayburn ‘14, Key Club president, a supporter of the Wear Drive. “Really we’re just participating in the drive and helping get the word out. I think it’s a really creative drive, and it’s helping a great cause.”
Upcoming No School Days
Nov. 25-29 Fall Break No School
Dec. 20 Furlough Day No School
Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 Winter Break No School