March 23, 2018
Volume 96, Issue 5
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NEWS
A&E
News Briefs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Figuring History at the SAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
This Day in History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unapologetic Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Good News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Black Gives Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Purple and White Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Spring into the Sun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
FEATURES
Sports
A Robotics Rampage . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Spring Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
By Sara Javkhlan By Carlin Bills
By Patrick Walsh ByTsion Belgu
By Carlin Bills
Homelessness in Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 By Ava Klubberud
Secure the Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
By Azure Savage
By Susana Davidson
By Ke’von Avery ByTsion Belgu
By Sara Javkhlan
Fast Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
By John Volk
History in the Making . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 18
By Amari Garrett
By Sav’ell Smalls
Student Submissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A Mid-March Miracle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Photos of the Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Check Mate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .19
By various students
By Ruby Seiwerath and Toby Tran
By Patrick Walsh By John Volk
Within Our Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
By Sophie Reichert, Téa Fortune, Delphie Drake- Mudede, and Hailey Gray
Editorial and Letter Policy The purpose of The Garfield Messenger is to present student perspectives on issues and events related to the Garfield High School community. The Messenger’s editorial responsibility lies not in presenting a particular viewpoint or agenda, but in representing a variety of opinions. Views expressed in publications by The Messenger do not necessarily represent those of our staff, supporters, or the Garfield High School student body and faculty. The Garfield Messenger welcomes responses to our publications as well as opinions concerning issues relevant to Garfield. Please send editorials, opinion columns, or letters to the editor to garfieldmessenger@gmail.com Contact The Garfield Messenger The Garfield Messenger Garfield High School 400 23rd Ave Seattle, WA 98122 Phone/Fax: (206) 252-2270 E-mail: garfieldmessenger@gmail.com
Executive Editors Flora Taagen • Julia Lin Photography Editor Ruby Seiwerath Art Editor Ana Matsubara NFO Editors Claire Boudour • Sydney Santos A&E Editors Susana Davidson Sports Editor Josh Chestnut Business Executive Paulette Argeres Advisor Corey Allan Martin
Writers Carlin Bills • Delphi DrakeMudede • Hailey Gray • John Volk • Kevon Avery • Azure Savage • Ava Klubberud • Patrick Walsh • Sav’ell Smalls • Tsion Belgu • Téa Fortune • Sophie Reichert • Sara Javkhlan Photographers Toby Tran • Peter Kubiniec • Freya Wiedemann Illustrators Emma Riddick • Arlo Van Liew • Ariel Cook Business Staff Izzy Woods • Jefferson Ashby
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News This Day in History
A look into what makes March 23rd special. By Carlin Bills We all have hundreds of significant dates etched into our brain. Dates like August 18th, 1920, when the 19th Amendment was ratified, are crammed deep into our brain from studying for U.S. History. Other dates such as October 31st spring to mind because of the excitement and ecstasy they bring. Friday March 23rd may be of little signifi-
cance to you; it’s not heavily emphasized in history classes and isn’t a holiday. It may seem to be nothing more than any other Friday, holding the thrill of getting out of school for the weekend. However, March 23rd has its own intriguing history that may just leave its mark on you, ingraining itself into your memory. Throughout history, March 23rd has been the date of fascinating national and international history.
NEWS BRIEFS BY SARA JAVKHLAN
Potential NHL Team in Seattle
Back in February, a private group formally filed an application with the NHL for an expansion team in Seattle. If approved, Seattle could see its first professional ice hockey team in nearly a century. The fee for this group to submit their application reportedly costed $10 million. Seattle sports fans are ecstatic for the potential of having a professional ice hockey team, as seen in the season-ticket deposit drive. 10,000 season tickets were sold within 12 minutes. Due to the high demand, the deposit drive had to be shut down just a mere day after it opened to the public. Selling more season tickets is a major step forward for the future of Seattle ice hockey.
West Virginian Teachers Go on Strike- And Win
On March 23rd…
Recently, teachers and educators from West Virginia recently went on strike for nine consecutive days to bring attention to the issue of teacher wages. According to the National Education Association, the average teacher in West Virginia makes $45,622, which puts the state in 48th in the nation for teacher pay. The strike ended on March 6, when governor Jim Justice signed a bill that gave a 5% pay raise to teachers and other school staff. This issue regarding teachers wages is not over yet. Similar movements inspired by the one seen in West Virginia have recently stirred in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky.
1490
The first edition of the “Mishneh Torah”, a code of Jewish religious laws, was published.
1775
American revolutionary Patrick Henry made the famous declaration, “give me liberty, or give me death!”
1839
The Boston Morning Post printed the first use of “OK” which is an abbreviation for oll korrect, a variation of all correct.
1840
English scientist and historian John William Draper took the first ever photograph of the full moon.
1881
A gas lamp set fire to an Opera House in Nice, France which killed 70 people.
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Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un to Meet Face to Face
President Donald Trump has agreed to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in person, after months of heightened nuclear tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. This is a significant development for relations between the two nations, whose hostile relationship has been largely defined by North Korea’s nuclear weapon testing. No sitting U.S. president has ever met with a North Korean leader. This encounter will involve talks of North Korean denuclearization, a heavily disputed topic in the international realm. Nonetheless, these potential discussions between the two nations could be the beginning of a long diplomatic and peaceful dialogue.
Scientific Icon Stephen Hawking Dies at 76
The Football League, composed of teams from England and Wales, (proceeded to become the Premier League) met for the first time and was founded later that year.
1940
The Lahore Resolution was passed which led to the creation of Pakistan, the world’s first Islamic Republic
1998
Titanic won weleven Oscars at the 70th Academy Awards.
Last Wednesday, British physicist Stephen Hawking died at the age of 76. He passed away peacefully in his home in Cambridge, UK. Hawking was one of the most influential physicists of the 20th century, with much insight on modern cosmology. He shocked the physics world with his discovery of Hawking radiation, which is the energy that black holes emit. The release of his 1988 book A Brief History of Time was a bestseller, and catapulted Hawking into the international spotlight. Outside the academia, Hawking was a very popular figure, having numerous television appearances. This brilliant physicist captivated the minds of millions through his yearning passion for the universe, and his contributions to the scientific world were truly astounding.
Art by Emma Riddick
Find the Bulldog! Somewhere hidden in this issue is this drawing of a tiny GHS bulldog. The first person to find it wins a PRIZE! If you find it, take a photo and email it to garfieldmessenger@gmail.com. There is no second place prize so snap a pic and send it quick!
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News
Have We Made Any Progress?
Surprisingly, the world is getting better in big ways. By Patrick Walsh
The Purple and White Gala Insight on the upcoming GHS auction. By Tsion Belgu Garfield High School’s PTSA is hosting their annual Purple and White Gala on March 31st from 6-10 PM. This annual auction event, will be held at the Washington Hall in the Central District, and aims to raise $200,000 for students and the Garfield community. The main goal for this year’s auction is to focus on equity and opportunity. Barbara Rockey is a first-year PTSA President, and is highly involved in the making of the Gala.
She spoke on what is being done with the money raised. “It is going to support everything and anything that is needed, whether if its working with the College and Career Center, athletic department, the library, the Teen Health Life Center, programs at this school, college trips, etc.,” said Rockey. Rockey thinks that even though this event is geared towards parents, it is important for the student body to attend because the funds
will primarily go towards students. “[Students] are at the forefront of everything; deciding if something’s not going well and coming to us with as much of a voice you have is important,” said Rockey. Students are able to attend the Gala by volunteering as servers and bussers, which is also a great way to get volunteer hours. “We will need student servers for food, performers, and students that will help us in any capacity,” said Rockey.
The Gala is a fun and safe place for anyone to dance, eat, see performances, and enjoy their time while supporting the Garfield community. “You will be and bleed purple and white until you are no longer in existence,” said Rockey. Are you interested in volunteering this year? Contact GarfieldAuction2018@gmail. com for more information.
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Features A Robotics Rampage Sophomore Hazel Pearson leads Garfield Robotics to the World Championship. By Carlin Bills
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en-year-olds often spend their time playing tag at recess or trying to learn their multiplication tables. However, when Garfield sophomore Hazel Pearson was ten she was learning Scratch, a beginning programming language that is the same basic code students learn in the Intro to Computer Science class at Garfield. Pearson grew up in a household focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Photo by Peter Kubiniec
Hazel Pearson smiles for the camera.
“My dad is a computer programmer, so when I was 6 he tried to teach me how to program, which was kind of a catastrophic failure,” joked Pearson. As Pearson grew up, she continued pursuing her interest in STEM fields by joining the programming club at Seattle Country Day School, as well as taking online programming classes at the University of San Diego. Pearson took the AP Computer Science test as an 8th grader and proceeded to become the first freshman to take Project Based Computer Science at Garfield. “It was my first class ever at Garfield—15 seniors, a junior and then me. So I will admit that it was a bit intimidating on the first day, but I quickly got used to it,” said Pearson. “I remember the first question I got was ‘how old are you?’” While Pearson was pursuing her passion for programing, she was also becoming increasingly aware of how prevalent sexism is within STEM fields. “I very distinctly remember that summer between 7th and 8th grade when I was trying to look for more STEM things to get involved in, and I signed up for a girls programming class.” said Pearson “I remember that it was a beginners class, as though being a girl involved in programming meant you had to be a beginner.” However the sexism in STEM industries is not limited to this one programming class Pearson took—it’s deeply ingrained in society. “I think the sexism in STEM is not one company or one thing so much as an inher-
ent way that society handles girls so it’s hard, you’re basically fighting all of the gender roles and expectations for what a girl should be, said Pearson. As a Captain and Programming lead of the Garfield Robotics top team, Pearson has taken steps to combat sexism within STEM. Out of 25 total Garfield Robotics team members there are only 5 women, which is consistent with the industry standard. However, Pearson works hard to elevate the voices of these women. “I encourage girls to try and take more of a leadership role,” said Pearson. Under the leadership of Pearson, the Garfield Robotics team is undergoing a historic season. Not only do they have two teams this year, but Garfield Robotics has advanced the farthest in history and won some of the most prestigious awards in robotics. The Robotics team is competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge; a series of elimination competitions which can qualify them for the next round. The final competition, which only the top 2.5% of all robotic teams worldwide make it to, is the World competition. The first elimination contest starts off small, at a local level. The Robotics team dominated winning two awards and advancing to the state competition for the first time
in the club’s history. The club’s success did not stop there; they won the most prestigious award in Robotics. “Everyone [in our team] just falls utterly silent, hoping, because this is the award we so desperately wanted and then there’s this slow, dawning realization that it’s us and that’s when they announced it. There was a lot of cheering, screaming and hugging,” recalled Pearson. After winning the Innovate award, Garfield Robotics secured their spot in the West Coast Championships which were held March 9-11 in Spokane. Only the top 5.5% of all Robotics teams in the West Coast make it to the Championships. After a series of hardfought matches, the Garfield Robotics team won the top award possible yet again, the Innovate award which marked them the most innovative robotics team in the entire West Coast. The next stop on this historic season for the Garfield Robotics Team? The Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas this April! However, in order to compete in Worlds, the Robotics team needs the funds to get there. If you able to support this historic season there is an opportunity to do so here; https://www.gofundme.com/ team4042
Homelessness in Seattle By Ava Klubberud
In 2005, the city of Seattle debuted a plan to end homelessness in ten years, which entailed extensive amounts of housing developments and employment opportunities. In 2015, Seattle declared the homeless crisis a state of emergency. According to Seattle. gov, there are 8,476 people living in Seattle proper that do not have a consistent place to sleep every night.
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There are multiple organizations from Goodwill to community shelters that provide for those without homes. Here are three resources for young people in need of support:
YouthCare
1828 Yale Ave, Seattle, WA plus other satellite locations around the city Phone: (206) 622-5555 Services: Meals, Shelter, Counseling, Employment, and Education
Lambert House
1818 15th Ave, Seattle, WA Phone: (206) 322-2515 Services: Counseling and shelter for members of the LGBTQ+ youth community.
Friends of Youth
1609 19th Ave, Seattle, WA Phone: (206) 726-8500 Services: Education, Employment, and Shelter
Features Secure The Bag By Amari Garrett
During our last publication cycle we made an error when placing a submitted article by senior Amari Garrett and an unfinished draft was accidentally published. This mistake was entirely the fault of the Messenger staff and was unacceptable, we sincerely apologize to both Amari and our readers. The correct version is published below.
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he two greatest factors preventing the social and economic advancement of African-Americans is their lack of access to resources. For hundreds of years, the advancement of African-Americans in the world has been obstructed by policies and socioeconomic barriers that have worked to prevent their progression. The greatest challenge has certainly been the American government’s failure to compensate African-Americans’ for their 300 plus years of labor that built this country’s economy and infrastructure. It is important to understand that the economic stability of a group directly affects its ability to advance in society. This is why it is important to take a look at the challenges that African-Americans face in that regard, and how those challenges can be overcome. But how do African-Americans have a lack of ownership when they have an estimated collective of 1.1 trillion dollars in spending power1 and can afford to purchase things
like cars, clothes, homes, and sometimes even afford to start their own businesses? Ownership refers to the control of businesses and organizations that allow for the establishment and growth of communities and furthermore, control over resources in the community that go hand in hand with their advancement. Whoa, whoa, whoa! Are you implying that in order to aid the economic development of African-Americans we need to stop gentrification?! Gentrification is inevitable. It just happens and you can’t really do anything about it, right? Wrong, gentrification can be stopped and the solution is simple; African-Americans need access to resources that will allow them to grow and thrive. Those resources will come from their communities, which are designed to help them grow and thrive. At the turn of the century, African-Americans accounted for 2% of the land owners in America and owned about 1% all privately held land in America. Meanwhile, whites accounted for 96% of landowners and held about 98% of privately owned land2.
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This disparity has a significant impact on African-Americans’ ability to progress, because it makes their communities more susceptible to displacement, thus limiting their access to the resources that will help them to grow and thrive. A perfect example of this is the Central District of Seattle, in which the population of African-Americans has decreased tremendously over the past couple decades. To remedy this, third-generation community builder Wyking Garrett has been working to increase African-American ownership in the Central District. His largest projects Africatown Plaza and the Liberty Bank Building are placing ownership directly in the hands of the community via a community land trust, and giving businesses that have been displaced a chance to re-establish themselves in the Central District. At the same time, these buildings will be establishing a new center of gathering for former community members who have been displaced due to gentrification. During an
interview with Wyking, he shared with me what he thinks are the two keys to the advancement of American-Americans in today’s economy. “[1] education about ourselves and our position in the economy. [2] having a collective strategy for our economic development.” What this means is that we can not wait in hopes that one day city officials will grant us with a new community all the things that we need, but rather that we need to get down and dirty. Get involved with Africatown now to be a part of the change or participate in local events that help strengthen your community. You have the power to be the change.
This is a timeline of the Seattle housing crisis and how it has been addressed in the past two years. The Point in Time organization counted 4,505 unsheltered individuals in King County, 65% of them were in the city of Seattle.
JANUARY 2016
Following an increased number of sweeps, the city installs new bike racks in numerous locations, majority of which were placed under freeway overpasses. They were replacing well-known homeless camp outs in areas sheltered from the elements.
The Building a Bridge to Housing for All Bill is signed by Jenny Durkan, which is her proposed bill to make housing more accessible in the city of Seattle. It will give $11 million to support people living on the streets and in shelters. Her goal is to provide more low-income housing and counseling opportunities. This is the first bill regarding homelessness passed since her election.
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
SEPTEMBER 2017
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Former Mayor Ed Murray establishes the Navigation Team, a group of volunteers and members of the Seattle Police whose goal is to alleviate the homeless crisis through direct interaction and connection to services needed.
NOVEMBER 18, 2017-FEBRUARY 10, 2018 Seattle Pacific University held a tent city on their campus, organized by SHARE/WHEEL a service that organizes housing and a community for those living without homes. Tent cities have been established in a variety of locations, from churches to school parking lots, since their creation in 1993. These 90-day programs allow for a short time of stability but does not offer a long term solution.
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Jenny Durkan was elected as mayor of Seattle. One of the biggest features of her platform was an initiative to end homelessness in Seattle. Plans included increased services available and more accessible renting opportunities.
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Opinion
Student Submissions Showcasing the talent of Garfield students.
Disclaimer: The viewpoints expressed by student submissions do not necessarily reflect the opinions or viewpoints of The Garfield Messenger.
African (American)
Poem by Milena S. Haile, ‘019 Please check one box White Asian American Hispanic/Latino Pacific Islander Black/African American I am one but not the other One came by choice One came by force One came to search for opportunities and a better life The other was forced on a ship, starved and ripped of their humanity. There is a history on this land that I stumbled upon It’s not mine though I understand I learn about segregation, Jim Crow laws and the Atlantic Slave Trade in history books While others’ ancestors experienced these evils Who am I to claim a history that is not mine? To get frustrated explaining institutionalized racism in a country I just entered Who am I to teach while I’m learning? Who am I to preach when I don’t fully understand? Who am I to claim a history that is not mine? On the other hand I might not have experienced this exact history But I have faced similar obstacles My people were colonized and raped of their independence. I understand So when I protest I protest in solidarity When I defy and confront I stand up for the injustice all of us face I don’t just fight against one inequality I fight against all of them We might not all have come at the same time And not have the same culture or traditions And not have the same past But we certainly have the same future This country does not differentiate between us So why should we Here we are all Black So I fight in harmony Whether you’re African Or African American We’re Unity We’re Excellence.
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Poem by Miata S., ‘018 TRIGGER WARNING: Violence, domestic abuse, sexual assault for those whose stories are not heard or yet told i apologize if i have excluded any of your experiences in the following words for those who have had enough of the sexualized dress codes the wage gap and the friend zone for those whose families keep them behind closed doors removed from the world and all it holds while the gate to freedom is open to their brothers for those who have no access to an education due to their role of being a housewife and mother for those who refuse to give out their number to then be responded with the bullets of a gun or stabs of a knife for those whose homes are in neighborhoods where a step outside may cost them their life for those who are sold for countless nights broke of money and love for those who are imprisoned by forced marriages and silenced tongues for those who live under the same roof as their abuser bruised, bloody, and numb for those whose bodies do not fit the societal standard the unrealistic ideal image that disregards their health for those whose body parts defined who they are before they were able to decide for themselves for those who are expected to be attracted to guys but are seen as a “challenge” when they decline for those whose beautiful skin is darker than mine but degraded by men of the same race as them in comparison to the features of a white american or east asian woman for those who raise their children without a partner working multiple jobs to clothe and feed and meet rent while they are thought to be single because they are incompetent for those who have mental illnesses or are differently-abled have assumptions made based on a part of their identity that is uncontrollable to reinforce the feminine traits of being delicate and dependent for those who never see the end to street harassment or its effects or are not asked for their consent before it is pushed inside of them or when they are touched underneath their clothes in a basement for those whose male acquaintances realize their privilege but don’t speak up against toxic masculinity or misogynism for those whose father hurts them first before another guy gets the chance to for those who conquer it all or just a few for those who want to leave but continue to stay for those who thrive or barely break through for those who fight back or have no choice but to obey no one is stronger and more capable than you no one should have more of a say on how you are portrayed at least without your permission this movement may be far from done but your power goes a long way fuck the gender stereotypes, labels, and rules you do not need them to end discrimination happy international women’s day
On March 14th, Garfield students and students across the nation walked out in protest of gun violence and to honor the victims of school shootings. It is important to recognize the complexity of the situation and that some students chose to walkout or not for a variety of reasons. Photos by Ruby Seiwerath and Toby Tran
Holy Trinity students attended the walkout because their school did not have one.
Garfield students congregate for seventeen minutes of silence to honor the lives lost at the Parkland shooting.
Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide and gun violence
“just heard a loud boom in the hallways,” said Garfield alum and mother Gloria Fortune. “It sounded like the building was collapsing because the hallways in the building echo. I was scared so I ran to the main hallway where people were running and screaming …There were gunshots in the doors, and the walls.” In 1995, Garfield experienced a shooting within its walls. Ms. Fortune was a sophomore when the shooting, which left two people injured, occurred. The concern in Miss. Fortune’s voice as she recalled this day at school hits close to home for many students attending Garfield today, as a threat of gun violence was made recently. Gun violence in schools has been a major issue since the first highly publicized school shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. This horrifying trend was once again brought to national attention after 17 students were killed in Parkland, Florida on February 14. Six days later, at the start of mid-winter break, members of the Garfield community received an email stating that threats of a school shooting had been made by a student. In light of this event, both GHS students and parents were invited to a safety and security meeting on Thursday, March 8th. Those who attended were able to submit questions to a panel that included individuals from the District Security Office, Seattle Police Department and Garfield Administration. Garfield Principal Ted Howard started off by addressing the recent threat. He informed parents that the student was not currently attending Garfield, and it was unclear if the student would be returning. He also expressed his gratitude that other students had voiced their concerns regarding a threatening photo posted on the student’s social media and other alarming comments that students had overheard in class. “If you see something, say something...I’d rather have someone tell me something that is…not true than...to not say anything at all.” Howard said. He acknowledged the conversations many classes were having concerning the incident. “We need some more training on how to have these conversations,” said Howard.
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“We really want to make sure that students are feeling safe to be able to report”
04/20/1999: Columbine High School Howard also discussed the school’s plan, which is still in its early stages, to train faculty, and later students, on how to recognize warning signs. He mentioned that Garfield would be working with an outside organization and that the school would be prepared to provide an 8-module institutional emergency and awareness course. This would include evacuation planning, identifying threats and suspicious persons, verbal de-escalation training, responding to hostile persons, and active shooting training. For students looking for speciality help, Howard says, “Garfield is very fortunate that we partner with the University of Washington. So we have social workers… [and] mental health workers on campus, on site.” This resource is relatively new, being instated this year as requested by students. “We really want to make sure that students are feeling safe to be able to report,” said Pegi McEvoy, the Assistant Superintendent of Operations for Seattle Public Schools, during the meeting. She mentioned that all reports on incidents are confidential so students shouldn’t have a fear of retaliation from suspects. She also named another resource, called the Safe Schools helpline, which is a way for students to report threats, bullying and any other negative issues anonymously by calling and texting through an app. Within the past few weeks, there have already been some notable immediate changes within the building to prevent such events from occurring.. The East and West side doors will now be locked and the Alder doors are now emergencyonly exits, in order to direct traffic through the front of the school. “That way we can see who is coming through our building and we know who is coming in,” Howard said, referring to the new changes. Additionally, Mr. Howard is encouraging faculty to stand in the hallways and classroom doors will be locked immediately after passing period is over. Some parents and students brought up that closed doors inhibit a welcoming environment, but the decision was made by administration in the interest of safety. “If the doors are already locked, if something happens, then [the teachers] don’t have to walk to lock the door,” Howard said. One parent at the meeting voiced concern regarding the security of the portables, a new addition to the school. “[Around] our gymnasium as well as our portables...we have a bigger presence of outside security, walking the perimeter,” Mr. Howard said. Another question touched on the topic of open-air classrooms, which have only partial walls, and if students should enter the hallway and move to another classroom in the event of a lockdown. Originally, these rooms were mean to be an additional part of the hallway, but they were converted into classrooms to accommodate student population. “In the past...kids were crossing the hall,” said Bonnie Hungate-Hawk, the Fine Art Department chair and art teacher, said. “The teacher across the hall from me would bring her students into...my classroom. And now they have decided that it’s not safe to have thestudents out in the hallway, so they shelter-in-place or lockdown in that classroom.”
Two students at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado killed twelve of their fellow students, before killing themselves. ...............
“Everytime my kids leave the safety of our home I am fearful”
03/21/2005: Red Lake Senior High School A Red Lake Senior High School 16-year-old killed 5 students and 4 adults at his high school in Red Lake, Minnesota, before killing himself. ...............
04/16/2007: Virginia Tech A 23-year-old student at Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened fire in a residence hall, killing 32 students and wounding dozens on campus, before killing himself. ...............
Mr. Howard finished up the meeting, encouraging students to speak up about their concerns. “We don’t have the answers, so if you know of something and if somethings popped up in your mind that you want to give us feedback on, please do so. ....................... Gloria Fortune is now sending her own kids to school at Garfield. “Everytime my kids leave the safety of our home I am fearful, because I can’t be there to protect them all the time,” she said. “It’s a harsh and cruel lesson to learn when a student’s life is taken. I have to trust in the tools and training I’ve given my kids to get down to safety or get out. Turn off your ringers, just so that they can live to another day. It’s unfair and I hate it.”
04/02/2012: Oikos University A 43-year-old former student opened fire at Oikos University in Oakland, California, killing 7 and wounding 3. The shooter was charged with 7 counts of murder and 3 counts of attempted murder but psychiatric evaluations concluded that he was unfit to stand trial. ...............
12/14/2012: Sandy Hook Elementary A 20-year-old man gunned down 20 elementary school children and 6 members of the schools faculty at Sandy Hook Elementary. He then killed himself, and investigating police later found the shooter’s mother dead from a gunshot wound. ...............
03/23/2014: UC Santa Barbara A 22 year old man killed 6 people and injured 14 others near the campus of UC Santa Barbara, before killing himself inside his vehicle. ...............
10/05/2015: Umpqua Community College A 26-year-old gunman left 9 people dead and 7 wounded at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. The shooter then died after after exchanging gunfire with the police. ...............
Marjory Stoneman-Douglas High School 02/14/2018: A former student released gunfire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. The gunman killed 17 adults and children, and has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.
Student Resources Contact U.S. Reps and State Reps Maria Cantwell: Senator (202) 224-3441 cantwell.senate.gov/ contact @SenatorCantwell
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Protests and Walkouts “March For Our Lives” March 24th At Cal Anderson Park in Seattle to protest current gun control policies and respond to recent shootings.
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“Memorial of Columbine High School Shooting” April 20th National walkout where students leave class until gun control laws are changed.
A&E Figuring History at the SAM Promoting a positive black image in art. By Azure Savage
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rt is Black. Figuring History, an exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum, is showcasing black artists and black art. This exhibit explores who is included in art history and who is forgotten. It prompts viewers to consider questions such as, “who is represented in history?” and “who authors history?” In most cases, the answers to those questions are white people. Figuring History makes space for black artists to author their own history. It’s a change of pace that gives a different group of artists more attention. While the museum regularly draws a large crowd, this exhibition appeals to a different demographic of people. “A younger crowd has been coming to this exhibit, compared to our last one. It’s been great to see young faces appreciating art,” said John, an employee of the Seattle Art Museum. “The crowd has been diversified and there are more people of color proportionally to white people.” It’s easy to see why this exhibition is a hit. Young people and people of color are eager to see new types of representation in art. The art world is dominated by white people, from the artists to the audiences. Art is seen as a luxury. It’s expensive to buy and can be expensive to see. Because of this, black people are often left out of the art scene and lack representation entirely. When black people are given a place in art, people notice the change. Black figures, bright colors, and sparkles are just
some of what stands out in the collection. All three artists featured in this exhibit make black people and black art a priority. Mickalene Thomas is one of the artists featured in Figuring History. She focuses on the portrayal of femme beauty and black women in art. Many of her paintings include nude women, allowing a sense of power, self awareness and ownership that is radical in the art world. Kerry James Marshall is another black artist whose work can be found at the exhibition. His work provides insight into the black identity and experience. He references the lack of representation of people of color in the art world and how this affects the stereotypes around people of color. His work adds black style and black people into traditional European Art. Robert Colescott was a black artist who passed away in 2009 whose work is also featured in Figuring History. He was especially interested in racial relations in America and expressed them through his art. Colescott found flaws in society which he communicated through irony and sarcasm. His work puts black subjects as the focus while still acknowledging the oppression they face. Three unique takes on the same subject, black people in art, force the viewer to think about art in different ways and realize the lack of representation we have become accustomed to. The work of Thomas, Marshall and Colescott have been brought together cohesively to bring Figuring History to Seattle until May 13th. It’s definitely an exhibition worth seeing. Playlist by Susana Davidson, art by Arlo Van Liew
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Black Gives Back
Black Panther’s impact on charity. By Kevon Avery
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he film Black Panther was a milestone in the representation of African and Black communities everywhere, ultimately delivering the powerful message that black actors can succeed in the entertainment industry. Prior to this film’s release, there were barely any black films that truly resonated with black kids. The film Black Panther was a milestone in the representation of African and Black communities everywhere, ultimately delivering the powerful message that black actors and filmmakers can succeed in the entertainment industry. This film turned the tables of black representation and sparked a movement of giving back. In the past few weeks, organizations nationwide have been inspired to give back to inner-city youth programs for black children. This includes taking the kids to see the movie all expenses paid, donating to STEM
Girls Club of America, Frederick Joseph (Founder of the Black Panther GoFundMe) and Disney have donated several dollars in light of the film’s release. Disney donated one million dollars worth of proceeds to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for their STEM programs. GoFundMe campaigns were used to raise money to send groups of kids to see Black Panther in Harlem, Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle. One of those Seattle-based organization is the Y-Scholars program at Garfield High School. The Y-Scholars program gives black youth academic opportunities and support throughout their time enrolled. They provide tutoring, study plans, community service opportunities and even set up fun and memorable field trips. Theresa Hardy and Chris Rossman, heads of the Garfield Y-Scholars program, took a group of students from their program to see Black Panther over mid-winter break. “I was so excited when we took the group out. There were about fifty of us and some of them had seen it already but they were still just as excited as those seeing it for the first time. Just being able to provide that opportunity was really nice.” said Rossman. The Y-Scholars program here at Garfield isn’t new to providing memorable opportunities to their students either. “We usually do a trip for Y-Scholars during this time, like a retreat or go to the University of Washington for a tour or of the EMP museum.” said Rossman. “But instead of spending that money towards something like that we decided that since Black Panther is out it would be good for the kids to see someone that looked like them on screen playing these big roles.” Black Panther was effective in exerting a message of youth empowerment when it
“ It makes me feel like the group I am apart of actually has a chance to be impactful” programs for young women of color and other selfless acts. Several big names and organizations, including actress Octavia Spencer, Boys &
comes to empowerment both academically and mentally. Letitia Wright in her role of Shuri, a young and ambitious engineer, inspired a young
audience to be more enthusiastic about STEM programs. Chadwick Boseman in his role of T’Challa, otherwise known as Black Panther, gave fans
“The message was not only people giving to Black communities because that stuff is already being done, but what I haven’t seen is countries coming together to make sure
“There are a lot of opportunities for us to build bridges, close gaps and help each other in different ways” a black action hero. “I think it is very important for Black youth to feel empowered and I think that films like this can definitely empower Black youth,” says Hardy. “Also, it highlights racial problems, it highlights social responsibility, it highlights these things where I feel like Black youth and Black people in general need to feel empowered and need to take a stance.” Black Panther had a strong message of giving back and social responsibility prevalent throughout the film. Towards the end T’Challa traveled to Oakland, California and bought an entire city block for a STEMbased outreach facility for the neighborhood. Another scene featured T’Challa offering his country’s resources to an international panel. “ I think it focused more on countries coming together, but I do think it acknowldges the problems with that nowadays,” says Hardy. This is shown strongly near the end of the film when [T’Challa] says “We don’t want to hold our resources any more, we want to share our resources with the world” and one of the mans response was “What can a third world country do for us?” The film’s commentary on the relationship between more-developed and third world countries led to a refreshing message that didn’t sugarcoat or over simplifiy the complexity of the issue. “A lot of times you see established nations help these third world countries and things like that and at the same time think there are a lot of opportunities for us to build bridges, close gaps and help each other in different ways,” says Hardy.
that everyone has that support which is way more than the type of charity or social responsibility that we are used to,” says Hardy. These corporations are doing far more than helping kids and teens financially with free screenings and other opportunities, but also encouraging black youth to envision themselves as more that what media typically makes them out to be.
“The film sparked a movemnet of giving back” Garfield High School senior, Myles Gillespie had the opportunity to attend a private screening of Black Panther through Amazon. “Seeing Black Panther on behalf of an organization like Amazon is really empowering because it makes me feel like the group that I am a part of actually has a chance to be impactful” said Gillespie. “A lot of times when we are portrayed on T.V we’re savages, monsters, beasts even, and never given basic rights. With Black Panther I saw a nation of black people that don’t fail, aren’t in trouble, not hurting each other and it showed me that when we work together we can provide more and do more.”
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Hiking at Rattlesnake Ridge
- Open 24 hours - Rattlesnake Ridge, Washington 98045 - Free - Located south of North Bend, with a beautiful view of the Cedar River watershed, Mount Si, Mount Washington, Chester Morse Lake, and Rattlesnake Lake.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival - Whole month of April (AVOID WEEKENDS) - 311 W Kincaid St, Mt Vernon, WA 98273 - Tulip town admission is $7 - Celebrating millions of tulips bursting into the bloom.
Picnic at Gas Works Park - 6am-10pm Everyday - 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103 -- Free - 19.1-acre public park with a beautiful view of downtown Seattle, and the perfect place for a picnic with friends.
Thrifting at GoodWill Seattle - 9am-9pm Everyday - 1400 S Lane St, Seattle, WA 98144 - $$ Depends on what you get - 7 minutes away from Garfield High School, spend the sunny days out thrifting at Goodwill and SAVE YO $$.
Visit the Seattle Japanese Garden - 10am- 5pm Tues-Sun & 12-5pm Sun - 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112 - Youth 6-17 $4 & Adults 18+ $8 - Take a slow, mindful walk while looking at the beautiful stones, water, lanterns, bridges, buildings, plants, and animals.
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Ride a Lime Bike - 24 hours - Anywhere around Seattle - $1 for every 30 minute ride - Download the app, find a bike near you, grab a friend, and ride along
through Seattle.
Seattle Great Wheel - Open Everyday - 1301 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 - Youth (3-11) $9 Adults (12+) $14 - Giant ferris wheel at Pier 57, it’s overall height is 175 ft, with a beautiful view of downtown Seattle. International Fountain - Open 24 hours - Seattle, WA 98109 - Free - Concrete fountain and sculpture in Seattle Center, located next to a relaxing grassy area. Go to the Seattle Art Museum
- Mon-Tues CLOSED Thurs 10am-9pm Wed/ Fri Sun 10am-5pm - 1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 - Students with ID $14.95 - Check out the Figuring History exhibit NowMay 13th (see page 13 for more info), and other cool exhibits at SAM.
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Spring Sports Preview
A sneak peek into the upcoming season. By Sara Javwkhlan Boys Soccer Despite a 4th place finish at the state tournament last year, the Garfield boys soccer team is still not satisfied. This season, they are eyeing redemption. “We want to win state this year. We definitely have have the team to do it,” said senior captain Peyton Menti. The soccerw team is looking stronger than ever. The majority of the team is made up of returning seniors, and with the loss of only one starter from last season, the prospects of winning state are high. In addition, players have been doing a lot more preparation for the upcoming season. “We grinded more in the off season, we went to a lot more workouts,” said Menti. This season is very important to Menti, who’s playing for Garfield one last time, so he wants to make the most out of it. For him and many players on the team, it’s their last time to make a statement for Garfield soccer. He expressed high hopes for his team, and wants the students of Garfield to feel the same way. “I want people to know that even though all the hype goes to basketball and football, they should watch out for soccer,” said Menti. “We’re pretty filthy.” Softball The dedicated Garfield softball team is expecting to win big again this year. An unexpected turnaround that led to the school’s first run in the softball state tournament last season has turned the team into a fierce competitor in the Metro League. Before the last season, the program went through significant changes, one of which included bringing in former University of Washington softball player Whitney Jones to coach the once struggling team. “Last season, we brought in [Coach] Whit and she certainly made the playing environment much more positive,” said senior captain Josie Barker. Barker stressed that being in a positive, supportive environment led to the team’s successful road to the state tournament last year. With that in mind, Barker wants to continue the success into the new season. “Our hope is to make it back to state this season,” said Barker. “But more importantly, we want to make sure we’re in it together, and that we’re supporting one another when we’re on and off the field.” Off the field, the softball program has introduced a new head coach alongside a bigger assisting coach staff, which will supplement the team and keep the program strong. Things are looking great for Garfield Soft-
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ball, so don’t turn your attention away just yet. “Expect big things,” said Barker. Track and Field The Garfield track and field team is looking to continue their legacy. “[This season] we’re going to give it another fight. We want to be repeat state champs,” said head coach Kwajalein Griffin. The boys and girls teams made standout appearances at the state championship meet last year. The girls team put forth an extraordinary performance, and with a team point total of 72 points, the team took home first place.
point. The four of them won the 4x100 and the 4x200 relays, an incredible feat. Individual athletes from both the girls and boys were state champions in their respective events, including Brown, who won the 200 meter race. Coach Kwad thinks that this season the team will be just as strong. Other multisport athletes will be joining as well, making this incredible team even more stacked. “We’re an accomplished team” said Coach Kwad. “And if you’d like to join us, we accept everyone from all walks of life. Come join us!”
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Clockwise from upper left: Coach Kwajalein Griffin poses on the track, senior captain Josie Barker sports a softball bat, senior captain Nelson Huffaker poses during practice, senior captains Lizzie Bui and Evelyn Holt pose before practice, senior captain Peyton Menti takes a break from practice. It was expected for the girls team to make to very far into state. A star-studded team that included now junior Lyric Harris, and graduated seniors Iman Brown, Imani Moronkali, and Taleijah Sims did not disap-
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Baseball Last season, Bulldogs Baseball made an impact on the field by being just one game away from qualifying for the state tournament.
“Being that close was kind of sad but it was also cool because that was the first time we’ve ever been that close,” said senior captain Nelson Huffaker. The team hopes to see the continuation of that success. Despite losing some valuable pitching this season, Garfield baseball may still be able to pull off another successful season with the arrival of some younger players. With the new arrivals to the team, it is essential for the team to cultivate an inclusive playing environment. “We want to make sure everyone is truly a part of this team so that we can all work together and perform better on the field,” said Huffaker. Off the field, the team dynamic has been described to be wild. Yet, when it’s game time, they’re committed and focused on the game. It is with that commitment and passion that has led to their games being exciting for the spectator. Huffaker wants students to join in with the fun. “Come out to our games and support. There are some exciting things that can happen at our games.” Tennis Walk into the Amy Yee Tennis Center on any given weekday afternoon, and you’ll feel the energy and excitement from the Garfield tennis team practicing. Hopes are high for both the boys and girls. Senior captains Lizzie Bui and Evelyn Holt hope that the addition of young talent on the girls side of the team will help put forth a strong performance this season. “A large portion of our team left last season, but I’m looking forward to seeing how some of our new freshmen do,” said Holt. For the boys, they are looking to stay dominant on the court. Despite being a very young team last season, they remained competitive and won some hard fought matches. With many returning varsity players, this season is destined to be another strong one. Even though girls and boys tennis are now technically separate sports rather than coed like in the past, both teams still practice together and maintain an inseparable bond. On meet days, they all root for each other. “We all cheer together, for each other,” said Bui. Team spirit is high for Garfield tennis. And if you would like to show some spirit, both Bui and Holt highly recommend coming out to a match and rooting the team on.
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Fast Break
Spring Box Scores
Basketball star Daniels catching fire.
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atching Dalayah Daniels play basketball is like watching someone play a video game with a cheat code. The six foot four inch wing forward towers above everyone on the court while utilizing her signature spin move to blaze past opponents to the hoop. In her first season at Garfield, Daniels led the Bulldogs to a second place finish at state. Daniels has a four star rating on ESPN. com and has been described as a “versatile interior performer,” “agile in uptempo game,” and as having “skilled offensive attack potential.” She has earned the attention of every team in the Pac-12 and schools in every other major conference. In February, she had an article solely about her published in the Seattle Times. Oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention that Daniels is only a sophomore and did not start playing the sport until the sixth grade. Lee Adams, the head coach of Garfield Girls Basketball, is incredibly impressed with what he’s seen in her. “There have been so many times in practices and games where I’ll look at my assistants and just go ‘wow, that was amazing,’” Adams said. “There’s just been so many [amazing plays] that I don’t want it to get to the point where I’m not impressed.” Despite the huge spotlight that has been shoved upon her, Daniels remains incredibly humble and down to Earth. “I always tell people I’m not meant for this life,” Daniels said. “I honestly don’t even like a lot of this publicity, or fame I guess you could say, but it’s a cool experience. Not everyone my age gets to experience that so I’m just taking it one step at a time and enjoying every moment.” Growing up, Daniels says she never really cared for athletics and never saw herself as an athletic person despite living with six sisters and one brother who all played basketball. It wasn’t until middle school when she got some encouragement from her friends to give the sport a go that her basketball career took off. “People were all like ‘you’re really good!’ but, you know, I really wasn’t,” Daniels said with a laugh. “So I stuck with it and I think it’s taken me pretty far. I’ve built a lot of relationships with people, and it’s not really just about on the court, you get a lot of benefits from playing any kind of sport. You build relationships and get to go different places.” Adams, who refers to Daniels by her nickname Lay-Lay, loves the example Daniels sets at practice.
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“In her desire to get better, as arguably our top player, everyone sees her working hard,” Adams said. “When we’re doing our sprints, she’s striving to be first all the time, and when she’s staying after and coming early and doing those types of things, it can’t help but rub off on everyone else and say ‘well, damn, if Lay-Lay is doing this, maybe I should be doing this too.’” After spending her first year of high school at Rainier Beach, Daniels found her true home at Garfield after moving. “My whole family went here and I was basically born a Bulldog,” Daniels said (she jokes that her dad was a “so-called star” for Garfield basketball back when helped the Bulldogs win a state title in 1974). “Unfortunately I had to be a Viking for a year, but just the family atmosphere here, I’m so comfortable, I just feel like I fit in.” Daniels, a self-proclaimed crowd hater, got the Bulldogs to the state title game this year, or in other words, the game with the largest crowd possible for high school basketball.
“It was very nerve wracking,” Daniels said of the state championship game. “But at the same time anxiety and excitement are like the same thing for me. When I’m excited and scared I just have to hold myself down and realize I’m meant to be here. I just feel like I’m in my backyard and act like no one is there.” Coming out of that state game with a second place finish, however, did not satisfy Dalayah Daniels the competitor. “I always want to come first,” Daniels said. “It hurts even more when you’re right there to be first and you’re just not. I’d rather be third than second. I don’t want to come second in anything. It was obviously a good experience, but it still hurts.” Nevertheless, Daniels is already using this pain to fuel optimism for what should be a bright season with the team next year. “I’m just gonna keep working and try and get my team back and try and get us there next year,” Daniels said.
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History In The Making A Mid-March Boys & Girls Basketball Season Recap. Miracle “JVC 16” takes the teachers to school. T By Sav’ell Smalls
hirty one years. Thirty one long years filled with generations and generations of dawgs. Thirty one years since both Garfield boys and girls basketball went to the state championship in the same season. Yes, in the 1986-1987 season both teams won. But win, lose, or draw, on March 3rd, 2018 at the Tacoma Dome, we witnessed history that not many people get to be apart of. Earlier this season February 13th, the boys lost by three points to Seattle Prep. This was the first loss of head coach Brandon Roy’s career, along with sophomore Marjon Beauchamp’s. “We knew people would talk,” senior captain J’raan Brooks said. “We really had to come together as a team, block out the noise, and realize that we weren’t unbeatable. It really helped us in our run to state because it reignited that fire within us.” “We definitely had some ups and downs during the season,” sophomore Tari Eason said. “At times we struggled to play with consistent effort, and to play as team. Because of this we’d put ourselves in holes that we had to dig out of. We finally dug a hole we couldn’t climb out of in that prep game.” Although nobody wanted to lose this season, you could tell the loss sparked a change in attitude the team. “The next game we came out mad and just blew them out,” Brooks said. “We played together as a team and everybody got theirs.” For the next three games, everybody continued to work together, winning by a combined 71 points. “We really wanted to get that ring and nothing was going to stop us,” Eason said. In the 3a state semifinal game, Eastside Catholic put up a fight, to no avail. But in the game to decide it all USC commit Kevin Porter Jr, and Trevante Anderson gave the dawg pound a run for their money. “I had never won a state
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championship,” Brooks said. “Beach played extremely tough and KP [Kevin Porter Jr.] and Tre [Trevante Anderson] did a lot of special things. But for myself and the other seniors, there was no way I was leaving that dome without that gold ball!” With Brooks, Eason, and the rest of the team hoisting the gold ball in the air, it marked the 14th boys championship in Garfield history, and first since 2015. A couple days after the boys lost to Prep, the girls took a surprising four point loss to a Cleveland team they had beat earlier in the season by twenty two points. Nine days later, they took another loss to a West Seattle team they had just beat two weeks prior. “When we were losing those games, we all got some attitudes,” said senior captain Kayla Brundidge. “Nobody likes to lose, especially on this team. But we worked together and got past the attitudes and came together.” But the attitudes after games weren’t the only problems the girls faced throughout the season. “At the beginning of the season during summer league, we didn’t get along at all,” Metro League MVP Dalayah Daniels said. “There was no cohesiveness and we all played selfish.” Throughout all the ups and downs, the team grew closer and closer, and it showed on the court. “Instead it being oh I got mine so I’m good, it was everybody ate and the team won,”
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Brundidge said. Entering state as underdogs, the girls made it all the way to the final show, where late game mistakes made them fall just short.. “Although we didn’t get what we wanted, it was still a great season,” said head coach Lee Adams. “Our girls fought all season and accomplished something that hadn’t happened in years at Garfield.” Joyce Walker, Brandon Roy, Tony Wroten, Jaylen Nowell, and more. All of these great players made history at Garfield, some history we didn’t get to witness. But due to all the hard work of the boys and girls, we got to witness one of the greatest years in Garfield’s rich basketball history.
Garfield basketball crowned a new champion on Tuesday. In a captivating finale to March Madness, JVC ‘16 knocked out You Got Schooled with a score of 12 to 11. The historically dominant teachers team, You Got Schooled, went in with a plan. “We just have to stick with what we do best, play smart, and play at our own pace,” said Mr. Fell. But JVC were ready, and weren’t about to let the teachers control the game. “They’re gonna be slow, and we’re gonna work them out.” Caleb Anglin said. For the first half of the game, You Got Schooled stuck to this plan well, draining three’s and drawing fouls. At the game’s midpoint, Mr. Israel sank a wide-open three, putting the teachers up by two. With their new point guard, Mr. Gonzalez, the teacher’s were quicker than usual, but JVC ‘16 was bursting with energy, and as You Got Schooled slowed down, the students took advantage. Soon after Israel’s three, Marcel Robinson made a break for the basket. As he tossed the ball up, Mr. Willis swatted him to the floor, but the ball kept going, and miraculously bounced off the rim and through the net. It was now a one point game.
In the final ten minutes the game got heated. JVC ‘16 played more physically and the teachers started calling more fouls. But when JVC called Mr. Lee out for a traveling violation, You Got Schooled refused to honor it. Under a minute later, they refused to admit to a double dribble foul, and the crowd turned against them. For thirty seconds, the ball lay on the court and the crowd booed while the teacher’s denied the foul. Floating above the ruckus was JVC junior Shata Stephenson. In the game’s final quarter, Stephenson quietly scored four points, making it a tie game. With two minutes to go, Marcell tossed up another layup, giving JVC the lead. The teachers got the ball, but caught up in the confusion of the crowd, they couldn’t capitalize. A moment later, the lights turned off and the game was over. After twenty minutes of rowdy, well-played basketball, JVC ‘16 were Garfield’s newest March Madness champions. “It was a tight game,” Caleb Anglin said. Both teams played well, but the students fought harder, and they’re ready for a rematch.
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Check Mate
GHS chess team wins Metros, ties for state title. By John Volk
If you’re wondering what a chess article is doing in the sports section, Garfield Junior Roland Feng, the reigning Supernationals champion of chess, would like a word with you. “With chess, like any other sport, you have to train for it and you have to practice for it,” Feng said. “When you’re sitting there and you’re playing chess, you can’t really move or get up and you’re thinking about a game, calculating every line, every position for an extended period of time. This is something that if you’re not used to it, you get mentally exhausted very quickly.” This year, the chess team’s rigorous training paid off and Garfield defeated Lakeside for the Metro League title before going on to finish in a five-way tie for the state championship. Lakeside, a perennial powerhouse, has been the number two ranked team in the nation for the past two years and the school’s name is literally covers the Metro League trophy. “Lakeside happens to have a very large pool of talent for chess because it’s a pri-
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vate school so they have a lot of smart kids there, smart kids with rich parents, which happens to be a quality of many good chess playing kids,” Feng said. “We were basically outrated on every board, so going into it, it was very psychologically difficult knowing that there’s a good chance I can’t win the game and then everyone else on the team is projected to lose.” Lakeside had offered Garfield a draw to become co-league champions before the match even started, having taken finals that week, but Garfield declined. The Bulldogs lost the first board but won out from there to secure a 4-1 victory over the Lions. “It was the best feeling ever,” Feng said. From there, Garfield went into the state tournament which ended in the most bizarre way it ever has -- Garfield, Lakeside, Interlake, Newport, and Bellevue High School all tied for first. Jeffrey Nomura, the team’s coach and Garfield’s resident hair model, has never seen anything like it. “Even for two teams to tie is highly unusual and that’s only happened twice in the
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whole history of the state tournament and now not two but five teams have the same score,” Nomura said. In the previous instances when teams have tied for first a playoff between the two teams is held to determine the winner. However with five teams tied, a playoff was impractical and the teams’ coaches collectively decided to become co-state champions. “We basically considered the fact that there are five teams and to have any playoff scenario would take a really long time,” Nomura said. “By that time it was almost nine o’clock and everyone was really tired. Everyone had already played like 18 hours of chess. It was Friday afternoon, Friday evening, and all day Saturday. The idea is people can go home happy and they can just leave instead of fighting out for another two hours.” Next for the chess team is a trip to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the national high school chess tournament. They are the first Garfield team to do so since the 2008 squad finished twelfth in the national tournament ten years ago.
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NHL: Flyers vs. Penguins
After an impressive 3-2 week by Maya Bui last issue, the seniors have officially taken a commanding two game lead over the staff. With a winless week last issue, the juniors are looking to remove themselves out of last place, although the sophomores are close behind. Despite all of their experience, the staff are looking to catch the seniors in the race for first place. We’ll see if senioritis or even grade tampering will be a factor.
Tally: 9th: 7-8 10th: 6-9 11th: 5-10 12th: 10-5 Staff: 8-7
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SIGNS
AS
VINES!
“Y’all not gon get no sleep cuz’ of me!”
ARIES
march 21 - april 19
“THAT’S MY OPINION!”
LEO
THE
BACKPAGE
“It’s an avocado... thanks!”
TAURUS
april 20 - may 21
“What the f*** Richard”
VIRGO
july 23 - august 22
august 23 september 22
“Hi my name is Trey and I have a basketball game tomorrow”
*Take on Me intro playing*
SAGITTARIUS november 22 december 21
CAPRICORN december 22 january 19
“We have alot of fun in this office” “F*** off Janet i’m not going to your f***ing baby shower”
GEMINI
may 22 - june 22
BY: PAULETTE AND DELPHI
“And they were roomates” CANCER
june 21- july 22
“Shawty I don’t mind”
“Whoever threw that paper, your mom’s a hoe!”
september 23 october 22
october 23 november 21
LIBRA
SCORPIO
“I love myself even though I look like a BURNT chicken nugget”
“I love you b*tch.”
AQUARIUS
PICSCES
january 20 february 18
february 19 march 20