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5 Applying kindness to your everyday life 6 A look at the general election’s reactions 8 DAPL’s lasting effects

10 Staying safe during the winter months 12 Focusing on foreign languages 15 Meet your 2016-2017 basketball team

Letter from the Editor

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n Jan. 13, ASB and the Black Student Union (BSU) collaborated to bring the students of MTHS one of our best Martin Luther King Jr. assemblies yet. The Dynamics’ rendition of “Rise” by Katy Perry, a symbolic performance from selected Isaac Otis MANAGING EDITOR members from the drum line and a version of Martin Luther King Jr’s famous “I Have A Dream” speech from Khyree Armstead and Brianna Houtman highlighted the first part of the assembly. King’s impact on society was the focus this year, a great change of pace from an assembly that features long winded videos and the facts that are typically taught in early grades.

The American flag took The assembly featured “When students are allowed center stage, reminding the many talents of stuto organize and participate in an assembly that celebrates surveyors of the unity that dents and community our differences, however, MTHS wants to encourmembers. BSU was able you empower them and age. to bring in local activist encourage them to be proud of who they are. After the assembly and poet John Ekloff, who ended, I heard some stushared spoken word poetry dents talking about how they regretted not about the untold life of Dr. King. representing their countries. This solidified Senior Alex Ned shared an original poem that reflected her feelings about identity, as something in my mind: representation is important. Without representation, stuinfluenced by the current social and politidents can feel as if they are alone or unapcal climate. preciated. When students are allowed to Ekloff spoke about the sensitivity surrounding conversations about race and race organize and participate in an assembly that celebrates our differences, however, relations, mentioning that when so many you empower them and encourage them to people of different races come together, be proud of who they are. issues are bound to surface. Props also have to be given to our adminA first at the assembly was the flag walk, istration, for encouraging such a powerful which featured students and staff of many and insightful assembly, and for not shying different nationalities, from Peru to Sri Lanka, displaying their representative flags. away from such sensitive topics. H

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SOME THOUGHTS FOR THE NEW YEAR

elcome to 2017! And congratulations to all of us for making it through the first half of the school year. This year is shaping up to be one that we will all remember for some time to come. I Greg Schwab wanted to PRINCIPAL share a few thoughts with you all as we embark on the second half of the school year. At the school level, we are coming up on final exams and the end of the first semester. I hope that each of you is taking time to assess where you stand in each of your classes and that you are making plans for how to address those classes that need some attention. Make sure that you talk to your teachers and that you fully understand what it is that you need to do in order to do well on your finals and pass your classes. Use PASS time or after school time to talk with teachers and get help if you need it. Focus and study. Prepare as best you

can and I think you will find that you will do well on your finals and other end of semester projects. We are all watching what happens on the national stage with interest. We will be inaugurating a new president on January 20th and this will very likely have some quite concerned about where we are headed as a nation. Here is what I know—here in our school, we will continue to value, respect and support every student and staff member who is part of our community. We have always been this way as a school and I am not sure why that would need to be any different moving forward. The political events that are taking place at the national level will surely be something that we will all be watching and talking about. As we watch events unfold, let’s all remember the fact that we are a great school that takes care of everyone and that honors and respects all views—even if they do not align with what each of us believes individually, and on both sides of the issues. Happy new year and have a great finish to first semester! H NOTE: The Hawkeye provides the MTHS Administration space each issue in the Op/Ed section as part of our mission as a designated open public forum.

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t the start of this year, we are all guilty of making new year’s resolutions. From “I am going to lose weight” to “I am not going to do notes the day before they’re due,” everyone has that one thing they want to change. This is the start of a new year and Samantha Garcia we are 5 months ASB PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER into the school so I advise you to look at those resolutions and think “what’s next?” If you are a senior, it’s graduation, prom, college and much more, but for the rest of the underclassmen, it’s finals. Stressful times are quickly coming and it’s time for your motivation and persistence to kick into overdrive. It’s vital to know that although these tests are crucial to your grades, do not let them faze you, there are many things you can do to prepare for them. First things first, get help and talk to your teachers. It’s not too late to ask about a topic that you didn’t understand from chapters ago or study methods for that you could use

FIGHT OR FLIGHT

ooking back at 9/11 and more recently the Boston Marathon blast, people have started to write about and praise “first responders,” a person when hearing or seeing a catastrophe runs toward the incident immediately looking to help regardless of their previous training. OK, I know what you’re thinking. If I run away that means I’m a… Absolutely not! Through circumstance I have had the opportunity to be involved with numerous Kim Stewart ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR types of First Aid and disaster training over my career and learned a lot about people. In minor accidents or full on emergency situations if you cannot handle the situation you’re in then remove yourself from the scene so not to cause psychological harm to others. It’s human nature some of us choose fight and some choose flight. Having had the opportunity to meet so many people in my life, I have come to the realization there are so many ways people choose to fight. You don’t have to be trained, brave or know all the techniques for CPR. There were numerous people the day of the Boston Marathon bombing who took off parts of their clothing to help those injured providing tourniquets or comfort. Those

for the test. Secondly, find a consistent and quiet study area for the next two weeks. If your room or household isn’t practical then look into local coffee shops, libraries or our very own study hawks held after school. Thirdly, and most importantly, get good rest. This might seem very repetitive and overall impractical and don’t get me wrong, I’ve been there, cramming for a test at two in the morning and only getting 4 hours of sleep, but it is possible if you make it work. Also, coffee and Red Bull will not solve this problem; only a rested body will lead to a fully functioning mind in the morning. I now raise a question for you, the student body: what can ASB do to help? How can we help alleviate this stress? Do we pass out snacks in the morning for those who forgot to eat breakfast? Do we provide words of encouragement for those lacking motivation? As representative of ASB, I want to say that we want to help this school and its students in any way that we can to strive in their academics and ace their finals! If you have any ideas please feel free to contact anyone in ASB or our advisor. H NOTE: The Hawkeye provides the MTHS Associated Student Body space each issue in the Op/Ed section as part of our mission as a designated open public forum.

in the area took strangers into [their] homes and businesses opinion of being labeled heroic. or brought water and blankets to those in need. Some raced They stuck their necks out for all of us, not worrying about to hospitals to give blood. the consequences, but everyone’s well-being. The pictures from that day truly say it all. I do want to thank all of the students here at MTHS who [A] Patriot football player carrying chose the positive side to flight. You “Having had the opportunity injured from the scene. Or the picture chose not to engage in the social media to meet so many people in of two members of the military who whirlpool that led to making, in some my life, I have come to the were volunteering that day. The picture cases, things so much worse. realization there are so many captures them running into the thick Finally, we have a new president. Before ways people choose to fight.” smoke not hesitating for a second to go the election I listened, but I had a lot of help others. trouble with those who said “if that perI have three main points of emphasis son becomes president I’m moving to…” that are the backbone of my Leadership Class – I see things like this as flight of the worst kind. Empathy: Being open to other points of view, doesn’t mean Starting my teaching career as a Health Teacher shaped a you need to agree with their views but listen to their side. major part of my beliefs today and it’s times like these I get Anger: Simply control it. While being empathetic and your into my defensive stance and choose the best route I can be of ideals or beliefs you realize are different from another perthe most help. son, don’t overreact with anger. Instead of expressing anger I have been empathetic, controlled my anger and my attisee what the view is from their shoes for a second. tude is still positive upon hearing about all the changes that Attitude: We all wear our attitudes, good or bad, on our may be coming down the pike. I’m going to stay and fight faces every day. You want others to believe [that] you always for what I believe are things that if lost will negatively affect present your ideals with a positive attitude that doesn’t blame so many Americans in so many ways it literally breaks my or belittle others. heart. Over the past five weeks I have been fortunate enough to Be a hero any way you can, like those who stepped up in have witnessed an d been involved with students and staff the past few weeks because like me, [they] love MTHS, and who chose to fight. You won’t ever know their names or be want to make this a better school for everyone every day. H NOTE: The Hawkeye provides the MTHS Athletics and Activites office space each issue able to thank them for what they have done but I can assure in the Op/Ed section as part of our mission as a designated open public forum. you we are in their debt. Their acts were nothing short in my

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KINDNESS MATTERS Shrinking the divide between political differences

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more, someone’s day is going to get a little bit sunnier and yours perhaps a little less tense . And it’s not like being kind is hard. An Instagram account called mthsanonymous asks students to send in photos of other people along with a compliment which is later posted to brighten someone’s day. The reasoning behind staying anonymous derives from its founder, who said that the anonymity was “vital.” “This account is not about me, I chose to start this account to recognize others… Recognition isn’t something I need, but something I [strive] to bring out [to] others,” the creator said. In terms of why they felt the need to boost positivity: “Kindness is something that has grown to be taboo over the years… If you honestly care about being kind and showing love and compassion to others, that is something so amazing.” mthsanonymous isn’t the only Instagram account dedicated to spreading the love. It was inspired in part by Glacier Peak High School’s anonymous account (gphsanonymous), which boasts over 1,000 followers and hundreds upon hundreds of student photos and compliments. Glacier Peak’s account administrators acknowledge the importance of the account deriving from a need to recognize individuals for their uniqueness. “Kindness is important because everyone has a story, everyone deserves to feel loved,” administrators said. America, the world and ourselves better. The impact that mthsanonymous and gphsanonymous have But becoming better can only be accomplished through are growing, with each post bringing one more smile to the kindness. reader. If you’re looking for the benefits of being a nice person On a more tangible and local level, Terrace students other than just general improvement, here’s one: A study recently donated just over three tons of goods to the Concern done in 2010 conducted by James Fowler of the University of for Neighbors Food Bank. Food bank volunteers thanked all California - San Diego and Nicholas Christakis of Harvard students for donating during the holiday season, a particular also found that acts of kindness continued to be passed on in time of need for many. social networks. Humanity is characterized often by Fowler also noted that the inherent feelings and emotions, notably compas“What wasn’t recorded - what idea of cooperation within a social netsion and camaraderie. For so many to could never be recorded, in all its profundity - were the hugs work derives from groups with more help those who aren’t as fortunate as of hope and strengthened altruistic qualities being more likely to themselves is a blessing in itself and friendships that ensued and survive than those who were more selfdeserves to be recognized. the candid yet strikingly honest ish. Whether you decide to smile more, ‘thank you’s.” A second point as to what kindness donate again, actually pick up the othcan do for you is that it’s been found to erwise forgotten candy wrapper on the make people more popular. Researchers in Canada looked at stairs, or take the time to listen to your peers and family fourth and fifth graders in Vancouver, B.C. and found that instead of yelling at them for differing political views, you’re kids who were overall more positive also tended to be more promoting kindness and improving yourself and the Terrace popular. community. Thirdly, a study published in Clinical Psychological So thanks for being kind, Terrace. But there’s still more to Science, a journal from the Association for Psychological do, because we can always be better. Science, found indications that acts of kindness may reduce And with that, I leave you to make someone smile today. H stress. Politics are stressful enough, and whether you decide to shed kindness through a smile, a compliment, donating or SS

n the morning of Nov. 9, 2016, darkness tempted the sun’s wrath, the murk well-aware of its presence both literally and figuratively. The overcast weather only further enforced a mood of confliction that no one seemed to quite understand how to handle regardless of whose side they stood on. It took a gif of Bernie Sanders and his wife crying that morning to send me and a few others spiraling Marianne Nacanaynay OP/ED EDITOR into body-racking sobs. Ruling ourselves too emotionally unfit to pay attention in class, our emotions caught up to us in the moment and a handful of us staggered our way to the counselor’s office, gripping onto each other and losing any preexisting cares to hide our tear-stricken faces from the rest of our peers. (And maybe, in hindsight, that’s a bit of an exaggeration.) The school day lagged forward, until late afternoon arrived and two students defending the Democratic candidate and two defending the president-elect walked into a room (diametrically opposed foes). Their discourse was civil and was had in efforts to understand, recorded for a podcast episode that would kick off a new current events series. Thirty minutes passed and the two Republicans switched out with a student who stood stoutly as anti-Trump. The conversations I had with sophomores Mason Pistole, Arthur Roseberry, Teresa Bonilla and Praditha Halstad that day were more poignant and provocative than I had personally expected. Influenced by 10 or so hours of reflection upon the outcome of the presidential election, all parties seemed too drained to yell or fight. What wasn’t recorded - what could never be recorded, in all its profundity - were the hugs of hope and strengthened friendships that ensued and the candid yet strikingly honest “thank you”s. Regardless of whether you believe Trump is racist, misogynistic, a bigot, or not, he has perpetuated a culture of hate in a modernizing society that has students afraid to wear their hijabs and/or fearful of walking in the streets because of the color of their skin. His rhetoric has softened fears of repercussions for racist and xenophobic individuals, some of whom are members of white supremacist groups, leading to more vocal messages of hate. On the flip side, people against Trump are also promoting hatred in their hate against him and his supporters. Let me be clear: Screaming expletives accompanied with Trump’s name helps neither cause. Our nation is divided, split in half by differing political views. Whichever side (and in a political race that could be argued to have been a decision between the lesser of two evils, there’s more than two) you ask, they believe that their preferred candidate will make the U.S. better. That’s one thing we all have in common: our thirst to make

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I-1491 is an initiative that would restrict a person’s access to firearms if police, family, or household members of the Students and staff participated in a mock election based person reported that they were exhibiting mental illness and on the actual election taking place in Washington and the might harm themselves or others with firearms. rest of the United States on Nov. 8. Much like the real elecSome of the differences between the Mock Election at tion, students had to register to vote ahead of time by writMTHS and the real election in Washington are that the baling their name, gender, grade and PASS class on a piece of lots at MTHS did not include all initiatives or all possible paper. This information was then put into a database, and candidates for president, advisory votes, proposed amendthe individual was checked off when they voted. On Election ments or any state level positions besides the governor. Day, students and staff used private voting stations provided For the most part, the mock election is student-run, but by Snohomish County to cast their votes. humanities and history teachers Christopher Ellinger, Erin The mock election gave students and staff the opportunity Grambush and Adam Bazant helped with the organization. to vote on some of the things other Washington residents According to Ellinger, the reason for this is to show stuof legal age voted on earlier this year, dents what it is like to try to get which gave them the opportunity to people to vote and how challenging “I want the students to feel what experience the voting process. it can be. it’s like to do the hard part, to It also showed how the school com“The big thing about the mock going out and registering, to munity would actually vote if given the election is that it is student-driven,” talking to people to getting opportunity, and gives an insight into Ellinger said. “I want the students them involved.” the political climate at MTHS. to feel what it’s like to do the hard Chris Ellinger Students and staff voted not only part, from] going out and registerHUMANITIES TEACHER on the next U.S. president, but also ing to talking to people [and] geton some other government positions ting them involved.” and initiatives in Washington state. The candidates that the The first MTHS mock election was organized by Ellinger school voted on included the four front runners for the U.S. for the 2008 election cycle and has been put on every four presidential race and the candidates in the U.S. senate and years since. governor’s races. A total of 613 students registered to vote in the mock elecMTHS also voted on three state initiatives, I-735, I-1433 tion, but only 425 ballots were cast by students and staff. and I-1491. I-735 is a measure urging the Washington Of the selections people voted on, only a small number of Congressional Delegation to propose a federal constitutional people decided not to vote for a candidate or initiative. Votes amendment, stating that free speech belongs only to indiwere also omitted if they were done in pencil, or if multiple vidual citizens, not companies, and that free speech excludes choices were marked for a certain race or initiative. the spending of money. However, no candidate or initiative had a total of 425 votes, Measure I-1433 would gradually increase the Washington which is mainly due to some ballots leaving all the choices minimum wage to $13.50 by 2020 as well as require employblank. ers to provide paid sick leave and related policies. MTHS voted much like the rest of Washington state, with HAWKEYE STAFF

a slightly greater lean to the left. The results were not as close as compared to the rest of the country in terms of the president. MTHS seemed to vote with a relative 75 percent Democrat to 25 percent Republican for the U.S. senate and governor’s race. In the U.S. senate race, incumbent candidate Patty Murray (prefers Democratic Party) won with 76 percent of the vote. Almost mirroring the senate race, incumbent candidate for Governor Jay Inslee (prefers Democratic Party) won with 75 percent of the vote. This may indicate that the same 75 percent of the school voted for Democrats and 25 percent of the school voted Republican, with a very small amount of variation either way. Unlike the senate and governor’s race at MTHS, the school broke from the Democratic and Republican parties in voting for the nation’s next president. This is shown in how Clinton received 50 fewer votes than her fellow Democrats in the other races. A similar phenomenon appears to have occurred with Trump, as he had 20 fewer votes than either of his Republican counterparts. Those votes went to either Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party candidate or Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate. The reason for this varried. For one, there are four choices to chose from for president and only two choices in the U.S. senate and governor’s races. There is also the possibility that while people at MTHS knew quite a bit about the presidential candidates, they did not know quite as much about the candidates in the other races. This would mean that they voted for whichever candidate was most likely to align with their political views based on which party the candidate prefers. MTHS had a much stronger pull towards Clinton than the rest of the nation did. Clinton ended up winning with around 65 percent of the vote at MTHS, which is much larger compared to the 48 percent win in the popular vote nationally. Clinton ended up receiving a total of 54 percent

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of the Washington state popular vote, and would seem to be a middle ground between the percent of votes for MTHS and the rest of nation. The ratio of votes for the governor’s race in Washington was far closer than that of the one at MTHS. The percentage of people who voted for Inslee at MTHS was 75 percent and 25 percent for Bill Bryant, the candidate who ran against Inslee and prefers the Republican Party. Statewide, however, it was 54 percent for Inslee and 46 percent for

Bryant. This race was the closest of the state races as there was a 10 percent difference between the two candidates. The race for the U.S. senate was also much more left-leaning for MTHS than for the rest of the state. MTHS ended up voting for Murray with 77 percent and 24 percent Vance, the candidate who ran against Murray and prefers the Republican Party, while the state went 59 percent Murray and 41 percent Vance. At MTHS there was an overwhelming

amount of “yes” votes for each of the initiatives. The same can be said about Washington state, which passed all but two initiatives, I-1464 and I-732, neither of which appeared on the MTHS ballot in the interest of focusing on the key topic of this election. The difference of percent of votes in between each of the initiatives for MTHS and Washington was 5 percent, with the exception of I-1491 which had a 16 percent difference. The initiatives were also the least voted on things on the ballot for MTHS, with I-1433 only being voted on by 398 people. The general ranking of popularity for each initiative also seems to reflect in the state vote. This is shown in how, for MTHS and Washington state, I-1491 received the highest percent of yes votes, I-735 received the second highest percentage of yes votes, and I-1433 received the least number of yes votes compared to the other initiatives. At MTHS, the I-735 received a decent amount of support at around a 72 percent yes vote. The initiative also had approximately 9 percent less support compared to the Washington vote, which was 63 percent yes and 37 percent no. I-1433 was notably the least voted on initiative at MTHS. It was also the closest

with 68 percent saying yes and 32 percent saying no. This correlated with the rest of Washington as it voted 57 percent yes and 43 percent no. As the most popular initiative at MTHS, I-1491 saw 84 percent approval and only 16 percent votes against. I-1491 was not the most voted on, however, as it only received a total of 400, only two votes more than least voted on item in the ballot. The initiative did not receive quite as much support in the rest of Washington, with 69 percent of the votes in support for the initiative. It should still be noted that this initiative received the second highest amount of yes votes compared to the other initiatives on the Washington state ballot, the highest being I-1509 which did not appear on the MTHS ballot. The results of the MTHS Mock Election did not match up with the Snohomish County results either. This may be due to the fact that the results from the county were extremely similar to that of the state’s results. The percentage of votes for Snohomish and Washington state in voting for the president and all initiatives were all within a 1 percent difference for each candidate and measure. For the U.S. senate and governor’s races, however, Snohomish County voted approximately 2 percent more for both of the Republican preferred candidates. The percentage of votes for Snohomish County and Washington state in voting for the president and all initiatives were all within a 1 percent difference for each candidate and measure. For the U.S. senate and governor’s races, however, Snohomish County voted approximately 2 percent more for both of the Republican preferred candidates. H

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#DAPL Story by Sierra Clark NEWS EDITOR

BRAYDEN ZENKER | LEGACY UNCUT

he United States is littered with pipelines all across its seven regions. According to pipeline101.com, a website that aims to inform people on U.S. pipelines, there are more than 2.4 million pipelines in the U.S. alone. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, of the 160,521 miles of oil pipelines in 2014 in the United States, 56,375 miles were crude oil pipelines. In the past couple of years, there has been more and more evidence popping up on the dangers of these pipelines. It seems that everyday there is more information showing up on the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) in North Dakota. According to the Dakota Access Pipeline Facts website, the underground pipeline will be 1,172 miles long, going from the “Bakken/Three Forks production area in North Dakota to Patoka, Illinois.” With a 30 inch diameter,

DAPL will be transporting sweet crude oil, that is domestically-produced in North Dakota, to “major refining markets.” The site also said that the pipeline will cost less, be a safer alternative to transporting the oil and less damaging to the environment. DAPL is projected to transport approximately 470,000 barrels of oil per day and can go as high as 570,000 barrels per day. According to the DAPL Facts website, the pipeline construction has created about 12,000 jobs and is deemed as a “critical link” that supports the Bakken formation that helps upkeep more than 80,000 jobs in North Dakota. Already, the pipeline has cost over $3.54 billion in construction and development. DAPL has spiked great controversy in the media with the Native Americans living in North Dakota. The pipeline is designed to go underneath Lake Oahe, the primary water source for tribes, including the Yankton Sioux and Lower Brule people. A major claim against the pipeline is that it was originally planning to go through Bismarck, a town about 105 miles away, but was moved allegedly due to the white residents of the town not wanting to be put in a possibly dangerous situation. While this claim is not completely false, some of the major aspects of it are. Firstly, DAPL was originally going to go through the Missouri

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River, just north of Bismarck, North CNN Money reporter. This means that the Dakota. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pipelines were installed before the current decided otherwise in order to avoid having safety regulations were put into effect. to add an additional ten or more miles to the Along with this, the older a pipeline is, the pipeline and “dozens more crossings.” more likely it is to break. The likely misconception is that the mostly While DAPL workers continue to build white citizens of Bismarck did not want to the pipeline, Native Americans have been jeopardize their water source. A large porprotesting and battling the pipeline since tion of the battle between DAPL and the April 1, according to USA Today reporter Standing Rock community seems to have to Ryan W. Miller. do with race, but not in this particular case. Looking at the pipeline itself, many Native Americans are worried that the pipeline will break and contaminate their water supply at Lake Oahe. If the pipeline breaks, they fear that, not only will their water supply be damaged, but BISMARCK that the contaminated water could TRIBAL PROTEST leak into the Missouri River and ruin SITE other water sources as well. In 2016 alone, there were 269 “significant incidents,” due to pipeline breakage that resulted in 16 STANDING ROCK INDIAN deaths and 25 injuries, RESERVATION according to the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration. On trends showing the averages number of incidents, the rates seem to be rising. About 55 percent of the 160,521 miles of many pipelines were installed in 1969 or earlier, according to Chris Isidore, a

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A deeper look into the Camp at standing rock P

eople from all over the country have gone to Standing Rock to show their support for the Native Americans. While some seem to be there to bring media attention to protests, others are there to help the tribes and protesters survive in extreme weather. Rane Stone, a Seattle musician and activist for the Standing Rock community, or a “supplier of humanitarian aid to human beings,” has gone to the camp several times. His goal is to support the tribe’s living situation with donations from friends, family and fans. He has nearly devoted his Facebook page to the fight to update people on Standing Rock. Stone said people donate to websites such as Sacred Stone Camp. The money from there has been going to legal fees. “The problem started becoming these people... were not doing elder sanctioned protests, they were doing their own protests,” Stone said. The fees go to replacing razor wire or cleaning up after other actions toward DAPL. These events are viewed as property destruction and the tribes are fined. “I was going to the camps and addressing the problems as they arose instead of it just being put into a fund that then gets appropriated,” Stone said. Melina Eberhardt has also shown immense support to the Standing Rock tribes. She’s an activist for the community and helps provide humanitarian aid with Stone. She keeps her Facebook friends updated on the situation in North Dakota. “Other people might be there to protest, but there’s a bigger picture for me,” Eberhardt said. But the trips to Standing Rock didn’t start as serious as they’ve become. Last summer, Stone knew there were problems, but didn’t think twice. “I saw a buddy of mine, Mic Hoskins, who’s kind of like a band promoter… and he was doing a

Facebook live up on [a] hill, watching the protesters go down towards the bridge. In that Facebook live, I saw that on the other side of the bridge [there were] armored vehicles and guys in full riot gear with their rifles drawn, pointed at these people.” Stone had heard of the actions towards the Native Americans, but seeing it was different. He contacted Hoskins and was able to stay where he had before. Before leaving, Hoskins gave Stone the general camp layout for the trip. Soon Eberhardt joined Stone to Standing Rock. She said she wanted to help the American Natives after they helped the Hawaiian Natives with an oil drilling years ago. Driving into camp was beautiful, according to Stone, but the kitchen was shocking. The tents had dirt floors and no way to save food in the heat. Hoskins educated Stone on the natives’ living situation. There was supposedly only two people in the kitchen feeding 150-200 people three times a day. Along with the lack of workers, Stone said they had been serving potatoes, beans and rice, possibly for months. After this realization, Stone posted the situation on Facebook. He said he was fortunate to have people send in donations. Within the first week, Stone raised over $6,000. He got food, meat and tools to cook with. “How many times can you eat potatoes and beans and rice? Everyday? I mean, you just don’t feel like a human being,” Stone said. A construction company came to the camp and donated time to put in false floors, packed with hay, so the wood wouldn’t freeze. Stone also got standing heaters for the kitchen and more propane tanks. “That’s when the energy shift started changing… We [had] just left… spirits were high and that’s when [DAPL] did that direct action [of] spraying the people with the water,” Stone said, soon to return. Eberhardt and Stone had one encounter when they were in the kitchen tent and saw a woman making apple butter who seemed to be crying. As they

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spoke with her, Stone said they had discovered the woman had been maced the day before. He said she had her arms out, trying to cover an elder, when a police officer sprayed her with mace. “[The mace is] water activated, so you’d splash your eyes with water and that’s when the pepper spray Protesters block police sporting riot gear. SUE SKALICKY | LEGACY UNCUT [would activate],” Eberhardt said. Eberhardt said. It was common for the two to lie about Stone recognizes the treatment of the tribe their intentions at a store to get help. members and uses it as motivation. According to Stone and Eberhardt, many “The strength of these people inspires places wouldn’t even help them if the workme… It’s their strength that makes me go ers knew they were supporting Standing into mission mode. It’s their strength that Rock. “You have to go around that racism,” makes me drive in that blizzard to get them Stone said. supplies,” Stone said. Many things are unknown within Standing Stone said he was thankful that other peoRock, DAPL and the politics surrounding ple went to help heal the Native Americans the pipeline. Stone believes he has one thing after being sprayed with water, shot by figured out, even if President Barack Obama rubber bullets and police dogs attacked the denied an important permit needed for protesters. the pipeline and gives the company a daily As soon as the camp progressed forward, $50,000 fee. winter set in. “They’re gonna build it, and they’re not “When the blizzard hit, they just, everygonna re-route it,” Stone said. “That was just thing just shuts down. What’s normally a political victory, it’s not something that an hour to Bismarck, now took 2-3 hours [will] actually do anything because the govbecause you couldn’t see 15 feet in front of ernment did not provide any way of enforcyour face,” ing other than a $50,000 fine a day.” Although Stone was tired, he didn’t care Stone said that with how much money the because “these people are in it,” and he would company will make with the oil, it’s “like keep driving until the people in Standing being fined to do something and it costs you Rock had what they needed. 50 cents.” “If you’re there with the right intentions, Donations are appreciated, but the only mother earth knows that, water way to stop DAPL is to speak out, Stone knows that, and they said. H will treat you well,” EDITOR’S NOTE: We greatly appreciate the assistance of the Legacy Uncut student publication in Bismarck, N.D. and adviser Sue Skalicky for their photos and information. More information on this story can be found online at www.theHawkeye.org

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PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE THIS WINTER TIPS FOR DRIVERS

Story by Semira Beraki Graphics by Memphis Ramerman HAWKEYE STAFF

Imagine temperatures dropping below freezing point, creating shimmering, crisp, white snow to cling onto the ground as it descends downward from the sky. The same snow covering the trees, ground, houses and everything in its path. Creating a winter wonderland. Here comes the coldest season of the year, known as winter. When most people think about the winter time, it’s often the enjoyable thought of playing in the snow, drinking hot chocolate with marshmallows, or the no-school snow days that give students the time to relax. But what others are unaware of, or just simply overlook, are making preparations to stay safe during the winter and are suddenly met with power outages, blizzards, frostbite and other winterrelated hazards. In order to still have that perfect winter wonderland, the Hawkeye has researched tips and advice to stay safe this winter.

DANGERS OF WINTER

It’s important to remember, when preparing to stay safe during the winter, to be aware of how dangerous the chilly season really is. Driving is one issue as freezing rain, sleet or snow can cause roads to turn into a slick, icy surface, causing “black ice” and deeming it difficult to drive and can prove to be hazardous. Statistics done by the Federal Highway of Administration (FHWA), a division of the United States Department of Transportation, reported that nearly “24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement.” In addition, over 2,200 people are killed and more than 192,800 people are injured in vehicle crashes annually during the winter time, ranging from icy pavements to snowfall obscuring driver’s view, or sleet being the cause. The winter can also bring out extreme colds or chills from the season, resulting in all sorts of conditions that can damage your body and greatly affect your health, such as frostbite or hypothermia in extreme cases. Frostbite can cause a loss of feeling and a pale appearance within any part of your body such as fingers, toes, or ears. If it advances due to longer cold exposure, it can cause further tissue damage. Hypothermia, another condition brought on by cold temperatures, also lowers your body’s natural temperature to dangerous levels. Such a condition can cause failure to your heart and respiratory system and even death. In addition, common problems in the winter include slipand-fall incidents from icy sidewalks, which can range to all kinds of injuries, including wrist and serious hip fractures. An article written by American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) board-certified emergency physician and assistant professor of the LSU Health Shreveport Leigh Vinocur said that even shoveling snow poses another serious risk during the winter time as it can cause “soft tissue injuries of ligaments and muscles, especially in the lower back.” In other words, injuring tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body.

Many people may prefer to be driving out in the road despite the weather condition, getting from place to place and depending on their cars to do so. If that’s the case, drivers should take extra precautions to ensure their safety out on the road. Keeping the gas tank full is key as it avoids room for ice to form in the tank and fuel lines and prevents damages to the car, making it safer to drive. Checking if the necessary parts in your car, such as the brakes, battery, lights, windshield wipers and oil are in proper condition, is also important. Cold temperatures during this time can damage parts in a car, such as thickening the motor oil and making it harder for the engine to turn over. The National Weather Service has stated that people should be informed of “the latest traffic and road incidents, including weather conditions and restriction” before setting out to drive. Checking such info on the news, weather apps, or the radio. Principal Greg Schwab advised drivers, especially student drivers, to be very cautious when out on the roads as others might not be familiar in driving in such winter conditions. “In addition to being aware of what you’re doing, you have to pay attention to the cars around you because often times, you’re not going to be the cause of the accident, but it’s going to be somebody else,” Schwab said. He also suggests that people should get traction tires, chains and jumper cables prepared for emergencies out on the road, as he stays prepared for emergencies with such equipment. If a situation arises where someone becomes stranded out in the snow, preparing a winter emergency supply kit ahead of time would ensure safety until help arrives. A kit should include a cell phone charger, first aid kit, blankets, non-perishable food and water, windshield scraper, battery booster cables and other items deemed necessary.

Winter Supplies Checklist Car • First aid kit • Spare traction tire • Snow shovel or brush • Cell phone charger • First aid kit • Water, non-perishable snacks • Blankets • Extra warm clothes • Jumper cables • Chains • Flashlight • Blankets • Tow ropes Home • Alternative heat source • Non-perishable food, water • Flashlights • Batteries • Blankets • Portable charger • Extra clothing It would also be beneficial to have non-hazardous ice melt in order to clear the icy pavement around the house to prevent slip and fall injuries. Prices for this can be a low as $12. Alternative and cheaper methods for ice melt can be cat litter or sand as they can both be used to effectively clear icy walkways.

HOME SAFETY It may be safer to stay indoors during the winter time than GOING OUTDOORS outside, but it doesn’t guarantee complete protection. Thus, Many people might spend their time going outside whethpeople should take precautions to keep their homes both warm and safe for the winter. Checking your heating systems is one major thing to consider when winterizing your home. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, recommends that people should have their “heating system serviced professionally to make sure that it is clean, working properly, and ventilated to the outside.” Having safe, alternative heating sources and fuels available such as a wood-burning stove or a gas powered one in case of a power outage is advised. Similar to having an emergency kit in a car, homes should also be stocked with supplies for primary concerns at home during the winter time such as power outage and loss of phone service. The most important things to pack are extra food, water, flashlights with pre-charged batteries, blankets, a portable charger and heating fuel.

er it’s for work, traveling, or simply having fun in the winter cold. Whether someone goes out to go ice skating, or taking a walk outside, it can still expose them to a few winter safety hazards, and thus they should be properly prepared. A simple thing to prepare for when going outside is wearing appropriate clothing for this type of weather. That includes wearing 2-3 inner layers of warm, light clothing, a hat, waterproof boots or warm shoes, scarves and gloves. Also, carrying a cell phone at all times and being informed of winter reports/incidents in the area just to be safe. In addition, being aware of the surroundings and making sure to take it slow when walking on the icy pavement is important, as well as avoiding being alone outside by walking with a friend. H

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HOW TO BEAT THE

WINTER DOLDRUMS

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AT HOME 1. Gather a few friends and make a gingerbread house, it isn’t too late! 2. Make new family ornaments for the following year a. Gather materials at Michaels or Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores i. Go to the craft store and buy a new stocking for next year and decorate it. ii. Valentine’s day is just around the corner, there are lots of “DIY” cards on Pinterest for friends and family. 3. Have a Netflix marathon with a friend a. Perhaps include: i. Hot chocolate ii. Cookies iii. Popcorn iv. Chips

SHOPPING 1. Check out the current sales at the Alderwood Mall, or a. Seattle outlet b. Target 2. Tips to get the best deals a. Shop in the men’s and women’s section b. Have a general goal in mind when walking into a store c. Have a budget planned before the trip Keep in mind that prices add up quickly.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

1. Ice skating is always a fun alternative to roller skating a. Lynnwood Ice Center i. Prices: • Kids 5 & Under: Free Admission • Youth Ages 6-12: $6 • General 13 & Older: $7 • Seniors (55 & Older): $6 • Skate Rental: $3 3. Roller skating is year round, gather a few friends and check it out. a. Wednesday: all ages – $7- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. b. Friday: teen night – $11- 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. i. $3 extra if purchasing inlines 4. Just because winter break is over, we still have a few months where it is possible to get snow. Build a snowman with some friends and have fun. Maybe have a snowball fight or find a hill to sled on. 5. There’s always the classic option of going outside. a. Go for a walk. Maybe walk a different route or bring a pet. b. Take some pictures of the outdoors for social media, such as Instagram or Snapchat. 6. Another activity is exploring Seattle’s MOPOP Museum – formerly known as the EMP – i. Adults (18-64)- $25 ii. Senior (65+)- $22 iii. Student (with ID)- $22 iv. Military (with ID)- $19 v. Youth (5-17)- $16 vi. Children (4 and younger)- Free vii. Members- Free b. The Star Trek museum is an extra $5 with basic admission. Children are still free.

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WHY DO COLLEGES CARE ABOUT

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foreign language?

and/or scholarship opportunities for college. increases a person’s knowledge because speaking a foreign The Report Card said it’s not uncommon for students to language improves the functionality of the brain by forcing Students each year take foreign languages in high school to struggle with four years of a foreign language. it to negotiate, recognize and communicate in different lanFor example, students who take four years of a foreign not only learn a new language but for the language credits. guages. According to College Confidential, selective colleges, language with C grades or lower per A person who speaks multiple lanincluding universities or private colleges, require students to semester can have devastating effects guages also has increased memory “L’apprentissage de nouvelles take three years of the same foreign language. Three years is on their GPA. Foreign language grades capabilities because of the need to langues ouvre des portes et aide à memorize vocabulary and rules of a considered the minimum, four years is preferable to colleges. could also drop the GPA below the découvrir de nouveaux mond.” The Edmonds School District does not require foreign level needed to get accepted into a four language. Translation by Mallory Kellum language credits to graduate. However, MTHS students can year college. Learning a new language consists of JUNIOR take foreign languages, and there are certain languages that Struggling students may also spend familiarizing the vocabulary and rules are more accredited than others. more time on foreign languages, which and applying memorized information takes time away from required graduation The Des Moines Register reported most into communication. It can also strengthen the memory by classes, such as math or English. colleges and community colleges require stuhaving the brain associate information with mnemonics. “Learning new languages opens Some students drop their foreign language dents to take at least two years of a foreign People who speak more than one language (polyglots) have horizons and opens class, and at Hamilton College even though language before college. This is a common more exercised brains that are quicker to recall anything worlds to students.” it’s not required for four years of a language, recommendation by high school counselors. involving the memory. dropping a class can be detrimental to a stuCompetition for college has become more The languages offered at MTHS that students can receive Heidi Monrad FRENCH TEACHER dent’s chance of being admitted. Admission heated over the years, according to the New credit for are Spanish, French and American Sign Language Officers are looking for students who have York Times. To increase a student’s chance (ASL). Although they all qualify for credit here, some colchallenged themselves in many areas. of holding a spot in college, they should have at least two to leges don’t accept ASL language credits. A recommendation for struggling four credits. Colleges seem to favor having foreign language The Report Card says many colstudents of foreign language is to take credits rather than not having them. leges don’t accept ASL credits from “El aprendezaje de los idiomas In Washington, community colleges have an open admistwo years of it in high school. If a colhigh school because they don’t offer nuevos abre horizontes y abre el lege requires students to take more of a sions policy. Mark Di Virgilio, Director of Entry Services at a continuation of the lessons as they mundo a los estudiantes.” language, they can take it in community Edmonds Community College, said “as long as an applicant do with other foreign languages. But Translation by Robin Cogburn has a high school diploma or GED, and are 18 years old, they college or a college credit program to others argue otherwise. SPANISH TEACHER meet the requirement of a four-year colwill be accepted at any community college in the state.” Sherman Wilcox, a linguistics lege’s graduation requirement. Students Although it is recommended to take a foreign language in professor at the University of New should also know the state or private school requirements of high school, there may be challenges. Some students can’t Mexico, argues sign language has the same heightened learntheir choice. learn a language as easily as others. Having a bad grade in a ing as any other language. There are benefits to learning a foreign language, but why foreign language can negatively affect a student’s admission “It is often acquired by non-verbal people and special needs do colleges care if a student takes foreign groups including those with autism, a population rapidly language classes in high school? growing in our country,” Wilcox said. “If one becomes fluent “Should a student be interested in in ASL, they’ll have greater opportunities for use in profestransferring to a four year institution, sions and the community whereas there is limited use for where the admissions process is commany other languages.” petitive, knowing a foreign language Some colleges don’t consider ASL to be a foreign language. will make you a stronger candidate. In Although ASL is not a spoken language, it provides most of addition, having working knowledge of a the benefits spoken languages provide too. foreign language after you graduate, will Foreign language teachers at MTHS provided their also make you a stronger job applicant thoughts about learning a foreign language. since many employers now do like to have French teacher Heidi Monrad believes being a polyglot has a workforce that can communicate with many benefits. other cultures,” Edmonds Community “Learning new languages opens horizons and opens worlds College’s Admissions and Registrations to students,” Monrad said. “It opens your eyes to the correladepartment said. tion between math and music.” In other words, a student’s chance of Monrad thinks foreign languages have benefits to them. being accepted into college is increased Besides opening new possibilities to students, Spanish when there are language credits present teacher Tamara Riley said communication is vital in today’s on their transcript. society. The Daily Telegraph of the UK said “Being able to communicate with each other can help you ASL teacher Terry Sasser communicates with a student during his 1st period class. A knowing and speaking multiple languages get a job or a better job,” Riley said. H total of 528 students are taking foreign language classes at MTHS this year. HAWKEYE STAFF

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ZOMBIE PROM Theater Department prepares to perform an off-broadway musical

Story by Morgan Lewis Photos by Semira Beraki HAWKEYE STAFF

“Moon Over Buffalo,” “Honk,” “Wait Until Dark,” “Gypsy” and “Almost Maine.” These are just a few of the shows that the MTHS Drama team has performed in the past few years. What’s next? Zombie Prom. It’s a Romeo and Juliet type story set in the 1950s—except that Romeo is a zombie. The musical, which debuts this month, is directed by drama teacher Jeannie Brzovic and features junior Abbie Apana and senior Tanner Rook as the lead characters. According to Brzovic, there are many more people involved in the making of the show, including 26 performers, 15 technicians and eight orchestra members. Along with Brzovic, the cast also works with music director and conductor for the show, T.J. Sullivan. “[The students] sit in classes every day and their peers and teachers have no idea how talented they are,” Brzovic said. “It’s okay to go to a movie and see people that you only know from the screen or magazines and newspapers, but there is something unexpected and exciting when you see someone you actually know entertaining you.” Brzovic and some of her students first saw Zombie Prom performed at the International Thespian Festival last summer in Nebraska, where students from other high schools were featured performers. Afterwards, they decided to perform it themselves this year because it would be a good show to develop skills of new performers, particularly because they felt it would be something the community would like to see.

The musical has not been performed in the Mountlake Terrace area often before, so other schools have already said they plan to come see it. Because of this, there will be pre-sale tickets available to Terrace students two weeks before opening night, which is Jan. 18. Students are encouraged to get tickets as early as they can to be sure to get a good seat, as seating for plays and musicals is different from movie theaters and talent shows; the seats are assigned. The show will be performed at 7 p.m. from Jan. 18 through Jan. 21. “The quality of commitment the cast and crew have already displayed. They love this show and they want to do it justice and they want the audience to love it as much as they do,” Brzovic said. H Director Jeannie Brzovic discussing with a group of students working on the play during rehersals.

Elysiana Batingan, portraying Ms. Strict and Playing the starring actress role, Toffee, Abbie Apana (far right) rehearsing her scene, along Tanner Rook working with drama director Jeannie Brzovic David Hill as Eddie Flagrante practicing their with Lilliana Reid (top) and Mallory Kellum (left). Reid and Kellum play as Coco and Candy and Alumnus Kyle Henderson on Rook’s scene as Jonny respectively, friends of Toffee. Warner, the lead role. upcoming dance number in the play.

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MTHS HELPS FEED COMMUNITY Annual schoolwide food drive supports Mountlake Terrace families during the holiday season

Story and Photo by Ciara Laney Graphics by Sam Johnson

of Concerns for Neighbors Food Bank Anne C. Peterson has been ASB president Hani Nakkour, involved with the annual food drive senior class president Aarthi for the past 13 years. Yogendran, and other members “We do have to purchase staple of ASB were hard at work colitems (canned soup, canned green lecting nonperishable foods and beans, canned corn and Top money for the annual MTHS food Ramen) during the year as what drive from Monday, November 14 is donated does not last. Also through Friday, December 9, 2016. the money that we receive from All the proceeds went to Concern food drives is also used to pay the for Neighbors Food Bank in bills. We are like any household as Mountlake Terrace. we have insurance, Clubs were given water, electricity, fuel “[The food drive] creates this huge the opportunity to and maintenance unity experience collect cans and cash on our vehicles and between all the by standing outside maintenance on our people at our nearby grocery stores, cooler/freezer and school.” such as QFC and building,” Peterson Hani Nakkour Trader Joe’s. Then the said. ASB PRESIDENT clubs signed up for a In past years, the day to help. Another amount of donaway ASB received donations was tions fluctuated. Peterson believes having the school community bring “with the economy getting better, in food into the HUB in the difpeople have gone back to work and ferent class collection boxes. Then, don’t need to use the food bank Yogendran and other volunteers anymore.” would count and box the donaHowever, the donations received tions. from food drives are still imporThe donations received were tant. delivered to Concern for Neighbors “The food drive is important,” Food Bank and used for various Nakkour said. “Not only does purposes for the 100 to 115 famiit help people that need it in our lies that are served per week at the school because there are a lot of Food Bank. Executive director people that go to Concern for HAWKEYE STAFF

Neighbors Food Bank, but also it helps the greater community of Mountlake Terrace, and also it creates this huge unity experience between all the people at our school.” There are two competitions held during the food drive. One is an annual competition between MTHS and Lynnwood High School, or Pursuit of the Power Plunger (PPP). The other competition is a school-wide competition between the classes. For the school-wide competition, donations were received from food or money. $1 would equal to, or be counted as, two cans. The freshmen lost and ended with a grand total of 1973 cans, sophomores with 3096 cans, juniors with 3209, and the seniors won with 3989 cans. Overall, the school contributed 12,267 cans, weighing over 6,500 pounds, and beat Lynnwood High School in the PPP. H

TOTAL CANS COLLECTED BY CLASS Freshmen 1,973 Sophomores 3,096

Seniors 3,989

Juniors 3,209 Editor’s Note: Amount of cans includes money collected; in which $1 is equal to two cans

PROGRESS OF CAN COLLECTION BY CLASS

Seniors

Juniors

AMOUNT OF CANS

Sophomores

MTHS volunteers load boxes of food on to a truck that will be transported to the Concern for Neighbors Food Bank in Mountlake Terrace.

Freshmen

DAYS

BASKETBALL Brock Davis

AGE: 18 HEIGHT: 6’ 3” POSITION: shooting guard NUMBER: 10/11

Sean Kirk

AGE: 17 HEIGHT: 6’ 3” POSITION: all NUMBER: 32/33

Joey Gardner

AGE: 18 HEIGHT: 5’ 8” POSITION: point guard NUMBER: 14/15

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Jorie Lambert

AGE: 18 HEIGHT: 5’ 7” POSITION: post/guard NUMBER: 11

How long have you been playing basketball? Why did you start?

“[I have been] playing since I was 6 years old. I started playing because my family was huge in basketball.”

“[I have] been playing basketball for 13 years. Started because it was something new and fun.”

“I’ve been playing basketball for 12 years. I started playing because my friends needed an extra player.”

What’s your favorite part of playing basketball?

What’s your favorite basketball memory?

Most important thing to come out of playing basketball?

“I’ve been playing basketball since I was 5. Everyone in my family knew I would end up playing basketball. The first time I was in a gym was when I was two years old. I grew up watching my brother play and [I] was a little gym rat so it was just kind of natural for me to play.”

“[My] favorite part of the game is the competition.”

How has basketball affected you?

“Dunking for the first time in 9th grade.”

Who influences you the most?

“[My] favorite part of the game is the competition.”

“Someone who influences me is myself and my teammates always pushing each other to get better.”

What are your plans after high school?

“My plans after high school are to attend a community college and then transfer to a 4-year university.”

“I hope to play basketball at the college level somewhere.”

“A good work ethic and learning how to manage your time.”

Who influences you the most? “My dad influences me to work hard and stay on top of everything.”

How has basketball affected you? “It has helped me stay on top of my grades and taught me a lot about character.”

Pictured left to right: Brock Davis, Jorie Lambert, Joey Gardner, Weslynn Blackwell, Matthew Guardiano and Sean Kirk. Blackwell was unavailable for an interview. Guardiano is currently the team manager. HARPER THOMAS | HAWKEYE

What is the most important thing to come out of playing basketball? “The most important thing to come out of playing for me is how basketball shaped my character. I’ve always loved the game so much that I would never do anything to ruin my opportunity to play. Its taught me a lot about discipline, leadership and responsibility.”

Who influences you the most? “My dad influences me the most. He’s taught me that I can’t control what goes on around me but I can control myself and that’s made me stronger.”

Are you going to play basketball after high school? “I hope to play basketball after high school. Lewis and Clark College and Whitworth are two schools I’m actively looking at. I would like to start at a smaller school then hopefully transfer to a bigger one.”

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