Volume 21.9

23 MAY 2006 • ISSUE 9 VOLUME 21 IT’S TIME FOR ‘THE TALK’ It’s everything you ever thought you wanted to know about sex and teen pregnancy... and then some • 8

• The Terrace baseball team lost its bid for a state title over the weekend – get the full story • 15

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New assistant principal chosen for 06-07

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By Heidi Gunderson HAWKEYE staff

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Above: World-renowned musician and ’79

Terrace graduate Mark O’Connor plays his violin in a workshop assembly on May 15. See story on page 13 for details.

Right: Top jazz vocalist Cheryl Bentyne sings with Terrace senior Katie Jacobson in the Benefit Concert on May 10. For more, see the story on page 14.

Cheryl Bentyne Christina Montilla/Photo Manager

Spring Fling dance goes by without a hitch

By Sharon McClintock Lead Reporter

Student’s behavior at Spring Fling has improved compared to previous dances, according to Sophomore Class ASB President Taylor Laneville.

Sophomore ASB planned out this last dance of the school year. In the gym there was an inflatable obstacle course, Velcro wall, and a Sumo wrestling mat complete with padded costumes.

Down in the HUB students danced the night away. Compared to Morp, the turnout was considerably larger. Also, more students from other schools within the district attended than usual. Even with the larger number of students dancing, students continued to

behave properly.

Principal Greg Schwab said, “Mostly, students were compliant and behaved appropriately with regard to dancing. We did have to talk to a couple of students about their dancing, but it was relatively minor stuff.”

Chaperones had a few cases with students that needed discipline but as Schwab said, they were small issues. They did, however, have to deal with one case where a student was intoxicated.

The increase in good behavior can be contributed to the Sophomore ASB “getting the word out” and making sure everyone knew that “if you bend, the dance will end.” It was part of their plan in counteracting dirty dancing to let people know what is acceptable weeks in advance.

A difference in music can also be a factor in the better behavior shown by students.

During the night dancers heard such songs as “Barbie Girl,” “Cotton Eye Joe,” and “The Electric Slide.”

Schwab also reported, “I think that ASB has done a very good job of marketing this change. The shirts and the proactive stance they have taken are very positive. I don’t think that ASB could do anything different.

They responded to a concern from the staff and handled it very well.”

He predicted that the issue will remain next year and will also have to be taken up then. He said, “I would anticipate that behavior will continue to improve but it will take time and continued education on what is appropriate and not appropriate.”

The Edmonds School District (ESD) hiring committee chose David Tadlock on May 19 to replace Rod Merrell as assistant principal.

Tadlock currently is an Assistant Principal, English teacher, and 9th grade principal at Shorewood High School. He comes to Terrace with additional experience as an administrative intern at Cascade High School in the Everett School District. “David will bring a wealth of secondary experience to his new position at MTHS,” ESD Administrative Assistant Sherry Joos said.

Tadlock explained that “MTHS is a he wanted the good school, assistant princiI’m interested pal position at in working Terrace because with the small “MTHS is a good school, schools, and I’m interested being assistant in working principal with the small is a good schools, and profession.” being assistant principal is a ~David Tadlock good profesnewly hired assistant sion.” principal Tadlock has met a few students and teachers when they came for site visits during the interview process, and on Friday, May 19, when he came to visit Terrace. “All the students and teachers are very friendly,” he said.

Tadlock plans on supporting the work that is already in progress, and does not yet have any intentions to make changes.

The process for hiring an administrator such as a principal or assistant principal is long and complex.

When a position opens up, the school notifies the district office, which in turn posts the opening. The posting is only open for a certain amount of time, so when the post closes, the applications are gathered.

Two teams are set up. One is a screening team with eight to ten people who narrow down the candidates, and an interview team who interviews each candidate and goes on site visits. Both consist of teachers, parents, and students.

Site visits are when the interview group goes to the school where the applying candidate works and observes how they work.

See Assistant Principal on page two

UPCOMING EVENTS May 25: End of the Year Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. in the Theater May 26: No Development Day

School,

June 8: “A Chance to Dance,” Dance Class June 15: Commencement - 6:30 p.m. at Production - 5:00 p.m. in the Theater Edmonds Stadium

Professional June 9: End of the Year Jazz Band Performance June 19: TAAS Community Event - 6:00 p.m.

- The Triple Door, Seattle in the HUB and various classrooms

June 1-3: Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” Spring Drama Production - 7:30 p.m. in the Theater

June 13-14: Senior Finals

June 19-20: Third Trimester Finals June 21: Last Day of School

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23 MAY 2006

Annual bikers save fuel Renaissance teachers Andrea Reid and Tricia Norton bring their bikes around for a team photo last Friday. In the annual Snohomish County Bike to Work Day, 21 Terrace teachers and students rode their bikes instead of using their usual means of transport to get to school.

The county-wide day also included a raffle for a Kona Bicycle, a bicycle tune-up at REI, a Trek handlebar bar and various other prizes.

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Tadlock to come to Terrace Assistant Principal Continued from front page

The interview team had some structured interviews with teachers and asked some general questions of students in the hallway. After the site visit, the building principal and superintendent review notes and credentials. Sometimes if multiple candidates are good choices, they will have a community panel set up where people can come and ask the candidates questions. When the administration has made the decision the candidate is offered the job.

Hiring a teacher takes much less time. The general process is the same, it just isn’t as in depth. When a job opens up, there is also a posting open for a certain amount of time.

When the post closes, the administrators gather the appli-

cations along with some already on file. They review them, and narrow the candidates down to four or five applicants.

A team is set up to interview each candidate and pick the top two or three choices.

If there is an obvious choice, then the building principal or superintendent will call the references of the candidate. If not, then the references of all the top candidates are called.

The interview process generally takes about one day to complete.

Current Assistant Principal Rod Merrell explained, “We like to have the teacher hired in a couple of days, especially if the candidate is highly recommended, they’ll probably have several job offers.”

As the year comes to a close, job postings for teacher positions are beginning to open. The MTHS administrators hope to have the hiring process completed by early summer.

New child-tracking GPS technology spreads throughout America

By Joanna Chu HAWKEYE staff

Verizon Wireless will launch a child-tracking service called Verizon Chaperon in June.

The system will allow parents to sue their cell phones to monitor their children’s locations.

Verizon Wireless will introduce this new childtracking service with Sprint Nextel and Disney Mobile. Cingular is currently still considering on whether or not their company should establish a similar program as well.

Verizon Chaperone will allow parents to use the Internet to check on their children’s safety by showing the locations of their children.

The system monitors the cell phones through satellite, which makes it possible for parents to track the location on the Internet.

The new location-based services also use the new technology that has been incorporated into several phone models. It uses a Global Positioning System (GPS) and the satellites to find out the phone’s location instantaneously.

The Chaperone service offers advantages for anxious parents who often worry about the whereabouts and safety of their children. Since most parents’ primary concern is their children being abducted, Verizon tried to combine privacy and safety concerns by sharing their plans with law enforcement representatives and missing-children advocates.

Verizon Chaperone has a $9.99 monthly service, but for $19.99 a month, parents can program their child’s phone with geographic boundaries. The program would notify the parent with a text message whenever a child leaves a certain area. The system, where parents get a text message when the child is arriving or leav-

ing the area, is called “geo-fencing.”

Although the child-monitoring service may have its advantages, it also has some negative aspects for the parents. There is always the possibility that the child could turn off the phone or even take out the battery. The system could also fail due to technical difficulties, any of which could cause more concerns for the parents.

Another potential risk that could occur is a predator or stalker using the service to track a particular individual without his or her consent.

Verizon launched another service earlier this year called VZ Navigator that helps individuals get turn-by-turn driving directions. This navigation service helps people get simple directions through a computerized voice or in a text message and is also operated using GPS. Verizon will introduce the child-monitoring service in June, but Sprint Nextel has already unveiled a similar service called “Family Locator.” For $10 a month, parents can locate their child with either their cell phone or the Internet. The service includes protection, so only people who have certain permission can be located.

The South Korean LBS (Location Based Service) is the most advanced mobile market in the world and already has numerous location-based services. SK Telecom, one of South Korea’s leading providers of mobile service, already has a service similar to Verizon Chaperone called I-Kids.

The new trend of LBS is still not widespread in the United States, but analysts believe the number of LBS subscribers will increase in the coming years.

Select sign language students take state Bowl

By Corina Cheever Lead Tech Reporter

A team of students from American Sign Language (ASL) classes competed in the second annual Washington State ASL Bowl and placed first in the competition May 6.

Students Molly Jones, Jon Floresca, Kiara Hays, Cory Gunn and Steven Miketinas and ASL Discovery teacher Terry Sasser ■ The competition represented Terrace at the pulls student event. teams from high Terrace students competed schools across against other schools from Washington state the west coast that included including Everett Everett High School, who sent two teams and Stanwood. Jon and Stanwood Floresca, who participated in High Schools the competition last year felt that” [getting there] was confusing and crazy but Molly and I really wanted to go. It was fun. [I] had a good time.”

Held at Shoreline Community College the schools ASL Club coordinated competition that was open to all Washington State high school ASL students.

The contest follows the format of the game show Jeopardy with categories such as finger spelling, deaf culture, giving directions, visual gesture and math. Point values are awarded based on the difficulty of the question.

Like Jeopardy, the game is started when a team chooses a category and a point value, but instead of listening to the question, team mates must watch the signer after which they are given time to discuss before producing a final answer.

The ASL Bowl was started by the ASL teacher of ten years at Shoreline Community College, Richard Jacobs, to help students improve their ASL skills and meet other students from around the state.

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23 MAY 2006

Part one of two

Terrace

Thievery becomes perpetual problem for students

By Leah Pope

Though cellular phones are understandably a vital means The rise in theft among the students of of communication between Terrace has gotten to the point where it’s students and parents, Schwab “disconcerting,” according to AOS coun- and the administration are currentselor Julie Petterson. ly considering banning devices that It is due to the fact that this is an “elec- connect to a wireless network. Partway tronic generation,” Principal Greg Schwab measures may also be implemented that said, where students are developing an include monitoring and/or limiting use “iPod culture,” as he called it. “These things of such networked electronics so that they (iPods, cellular phones, etc.) don’t interfere with teachare so pervasive now, everyers doing work on their “To me, theft one has them,” Schwab new laptops. is about continued. Because they are Though Schwab stated in such high demand, those anger. Some that “the bulk of the thefts who cannot afford to buy kids have occur in classrooms,” the these things, steal them. locker rooms have arisen a lot [of Multiple sources, includas hot beds for thievery. In possessions], ing the official MTHS Theft more than 40 percent of the and a lot of Report, cited iPods as the thefts reported at Terrace most commonly stolen kids don’t.” this year, the items stolen item, closely followed by were taken from either ~Julie Petterson cellular phones. Larger eleclocker room.

AOS counselor tronics, such as Nintendos, Earlier this year, admina laptop and a DVD player, istrators recovered a key to the locker have also been reported stolen. room lockers. Possession of this key could Student Resource Officer Heidi Froisland be traced back to last school year and called it “concerning” that many of the likely aided multiple locker room thefts. things being stolen are items that are not However, many students don’t even use vital to the learning process. She explained their P.E. lockers, Froisland said, and simthat she and the administrators cannot ply leave their belongings on the floor, on afford to have iPods be their main priority a bench, or on top of the lockers where when they also need to take care of larger anyone can access it. security issues than just petty theft.

The music hall would seem to be a theif ’s Personal devices that connect to the ideal stealing ground, due to the frequent Internet wirelessly are common enough array of high-value instruments left in the among students that teachers have been hallway, but this year only one instrument known to have their laptops (which all has been reported stolen. teachers have had since at least May 12) Froisland commented, “I’m surprised pushed off of the network by student devic- more [theft] doesn’t happen because it reales. ly isn’t secure.” It won’t remain insecure for News Editor

Thousands of dollars worth of instruments reside in the music hallway during the school day. Why don’t they all get stolen? Because there is nearly always a music student on hand who would recognize anyone taking an instrument that didn’t belong to them. This precaution was never organized; it naturally came into action. By the time they reach high school most music students appreciate the value of their instruments as well as the cost of having them stolen. If they don’t, the first theft of any student’s instrument is enough to set all others on edge for a possible recurrence.

long; a large portion of the proceeds from the MTHS Music Boosters’ Night on the Terrace auction are funding the addition of storage lockers large enough to fit all instrument sizes.

According to Froisland, the best way to keep things from being stolen is to leave it at home. If they must be brought to school, iPods can be kept safe if owners keep them in their back pockets, the theory being that very few thieves would reach into someone’s pants for an iPod. “[Thefts] occur because people leave their items out – they don’t protect them.”

Schwab said. “Popular items that are easy to steal are just left in an open back pack as the owner turns away.” Thus, electronics and other desirable items should be kept hidden from view when not in use, and their location kept in the owner’s sight line.

Petterson said, “To me, theft is about anger. Some kids have a lot [of possessions], and a lot of kids don’t.” She stated that this “disparity” was “both painful and wounding” to young adults. Such seeming unfairness in economic status leads students to steal. “People think that it’s a way to get back at the system.

“[Thefts] occur because people leave their items out - they don’t protect them... Popular items that are easy to steal are just left in an open back pack as the owner turns away.” ~Greg Schwab principal

“The culture is screaming to do this, buy this,” Petterson said. “There are all kinds of things that stack up against poor people in a culture that screams for them to have things.”

“There will always be people who steal things,” Froisland predicted. “As long as it’s available to steal, someone’s going to take it.”

Petterson explained, “It’s unfortunate, but it’s part of human nature.”

Graphic by Ji Mun/Photo/Graphics Editor

Iron Hawk heats up

Angela Paulson takes second cooking title

By Alex LaCasse and Sharon McClintock HAWKEYE staff

In the 5th Annual Iron Hawk Competition, Angela Paulson took the top prize for the second year in a row for her Caprese salad kebabs and chicken and spinach salad wraps.

Iron Hawk took place on May 10, and was hosted by the Family and Consumer Sciences Department.

Innovation teacher Kimberley Nelson hosted the event.

Paulson was the first place winner in last year’s competition with her pecan crusted chicken salad and sweet potatoes with maple-jalapeno sour cream.

When asked about deciding this year’s menu, Paulson indicated that she simply looked through various cookbooks and selected the kebabs and wraps.

Along with several other community members, MTHS alumnus Amanda Lopez was in attendance to judge the entries. Lopez graduated from the Western Culinary Art Institute and also judged the Classical Knife Cuts Competition in October of last year.

The entries were judged on a 15 point system. All of the judges scored contestants on a three-point basis for general sanitation while working, preparation techniques, taste and texture, presentation and visual appeal as well as overall menu choice.

In addition to the Iron Hawk award, several other contestants were acknowledged for their hard work.

The Most Aggressive Award was presented to Kylie Flood for her phyllo cups, cucumber salad, and roasted potatoes.

Andrew Reid received the

“Confussion Infussion” (sic) award for his Beckah Appelhans broccoli with garlic and Romano chicken vegetable stir-fry over rice.

Other awards included the Picture Perfect Presentation given to Amy Harwood for the plating of her Pasta Pizzoloto Italian quesadillas, the “$20 Bowl of Soup Award” went to John Nguyen for his Ocean Pearl West Dragon Contribute, and the Bachelor Pad cooking award went to Kurtis Jacky for his Penne Past and salad.

The Best Newcomer Award was given to Trevor Scheeler for his stir fried vegetables with savory chicken wontons.

“Their menu choice gets more and more international,” said Nelson.

The Iron Hawk competition is meant to mimic the Food Network’s hit show, Iron Chef.

Laptops. Wanna get ‘em? Gotta have ‘em? We have the lowdown for you • 10

EDITORIAL

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We’ll continue to report, analyze and critique

reedom of expression and freedom of the press are ideals that form the structure of any democratic society.

The news media is an amazing tool and resource – not only does a strong newspaper have the power to enlighten and inform, it has the incredible ability to be an agent of change.

It is the Hawkeye’s mission to keep these fundamental democratic values alive and “provide the MTHS community with quality, thought-provoking, student produced publications.” With this said, the Hawkeye is – and has been for longer than any of its current staff members have been alive – an open forum for the exchange of information, opinions, and artistic expression dedication to those in the MTHS community.

Ever since the creation of the printing press in 1455 by Johannes Gutenburg, newspapers have sparked the initiative in humans to alter things about which they don’t approve.

It is with this same intent that the Hawkeye editorial pages strive to point out the shortcomings as well as merits in a variety of controversial issues so that our readers will be informed and advocate for actions that will changed things for the better. This open, uninhibited and free discussion is something the Hawkeye strives to accomplish and represent in all of its publications.

Often newspapers are ridiculed for not publishing all of the ‘good stuff,’ or the ‘pleasant news.’ While indeed these stories are abundant (just read much of the 16 pages of this issue), it is ultimately not the journalist’s obligation to recognize only that which is good in this world. In fact, it is even more vital to illuminate the issues that are not always the most pleasant. If newspapers, broadcast journalism programs and online news sites were to present only the ‘happy’ stories, we would all be in a world of hurt.

Important questions need to be raised in order to educate and inform. Without key issues being discussed things would not be solved, intellectual stimulation would decrease, and more importantly, people would not be informed of the world’s realities.

A specific example of this can be found in the Hawkeye’s previous issue distributed on May 2. We printed a two-page spread in the Editorial section focusing on the ASB constitution as well as proposed suggestions to its content. It was our intent to point out the perceived flaws in the current constitution, propose alterations and inform students.

There is no doubt that ASB is incredibly dedicated to improving this school. This analysis was no criticism of the members of ASB – student or staff. Rather, it was our objective assessment of an outdated document.

That’s the role of editorial journalism. Our readers can expect that we’ll continue to fulfill that commitment.

The HAWKEYE staff editorial represents the views of the Executive Council

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ext month, Verizon Wireless will introduce a new to meet up with some friends.” From that point on, no queschild-monitoring service called Verizon Chaperone tions should be asked, just the reminder to keep his or her that will allow parents to monitor their children’s location cell phones on. Parents should trust their son or daughter via their cell phones. The new ser- and give them the important responsibility of going to the vice will also enable parents to use appropriate places. the Internet to Parents give us the wonderful oppor“Parents should tunity of having a cell phone. In that check on their trust their son or moment, we realize that they have risen child’s security daughter and give up to a whole new level and just lent us by showing the several things. For some teenagers, it’s locations of them the important Joanna Chu freedom, but most teenagers realize that their children. responsibility HAWKEYE staff their parents have given them their trust Privacy has of going to the to use it wisely and privacy to give them been a common issue these days. Not appropriate places.” some space. only has it appeared several times in the news, but it has raised controversy among many groups of people.

Although lawsuits may be one example, Then, all of a sudit can even be a frequent issue in your den, they have decided that own home, especially they’re going to monitor you if you’re a teenager who to every single place you are going. is struggling with this That’s like saying your parents have issue with your parents or bought you a new car, but you can only sibling(s). drive if at least one of them is beside you This saying has been all the time. said and repeated milAlthough the new service Verizon plans lions of times in our socito soon launch disrespects teenagers’ right ety, but I cannot express to have privacy, it can be beneficial for the immense imporreducing the concerns of numerous parents. tance of it: Privacy is Parents are often worried that some not a privilege, but a stranger might abduct their son or daughter right that each individual holds, no matter or have some kind of emergency occur when what the circumstancthey’re away on their own. By having a proes are of the situation. gram like Verizon Chaperone, you can be sure Yes, this includes parthat no matter what situation their child might ents – it doesn’t matter be in, they always have the opportunity to help if they are young or old them in some way. or if they are the ones It is a right for every parent to know who pay the phone bills. where their children are, but it is also a right for each Don’t get me wrong. It is individual, including teenagers, to have some sort of fantastic that wireless mobile privacy in their life. What kind of lesson would they be companies are forming new ideas teaching us if they knew the private matters that were going and creating new services that serve our on in our lives? needs, but there is no need for this location-based service Sometimes, we want our parents to know certain infor(LBS), because trust and privacy are what matter the most. mation, but there are other times when they need to stay When we leave our home, our parents ask, “Where are you out. Why? Well, I can’t answer that, because no questions going, darling?” We reply, “Oh, I’m just going to hit the mall should even be asked when it comes to privacy.

STAFF Executive Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alex LaCasse General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Jones News Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leah Pope Photo/graphics Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ji Mun Sports Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jordan Gisler Editorial Editor ......................................................................... Patrick Hume Technology Editor .............................................................................Jon Apel A&E Editor ...........................................................................Garrett Westphal Health Co-editors .................... Stephanie Bunyan & Katherine Waldo Opinion Editor ............................................................... Kendra O’Halloran Feature Editor .............................................................................Quynh Dinh Photo Manager................................................................ Christina Montilla

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Writers .................................. Brady Barnes, Jennifer Chu, Joanna Chu, Nadine Elbejou, Heidi Gunderson, Sharon McClintock, Ben Schuyler, Corina Cheever Photographers.. ............................................. Richard Pham, My Troung, Jamie Postle, Kelli Caceres Adviser .............................................................................Vincent F. DeMiero FANs Coordinator.................................................................... Suzy LaCasse Guardiano Molto Grande .......................................Jim “Animal” Pecotte Mamma Meraviglioso......................................................Lynda McDougal Printing............................................................................... Pacific Publishing Member .................................................................... MTHS ASB, JEA/WJEA, NSPA, Student Press Law Center NOTE: Names in bold indicate voting members of the Executive Council

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Immigration: leave, stay or neither?

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e are currently facing the possibility that we have as many as 20 million illegal aliens among us in America.

They have recently come forward “en mass” to protest the growing concern about border policy and the idea of collectPatrick Hume ing and deporting and Leah Pope all illegal aliens to HAWKEYE staff their home nations.

They have sparked a national debate over what should be done about what is clearly a rapidly growing problem.

This standoff between those who want to send the immigrants home and those who think they should stay is preventing any progress toward a real and permanent solution.

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compete with illegal immigrants willing to do it for ten.

If you think Americans are unwilling to do the work that illegals do now, look at our society’s increasing mass of unemployed people. One could easily bet more Americans could find jobs if they did not have to compete with illegals willing to do the same work for half the money.

Another consideration is the economic burden that all these people make for the nation. As nice as it is to hear about the few illegal immigrants who pay taxes through one means or another, it must be accepted that they are most likely an exception, and that most send the money they make here back to their families in whatever country they came from.

Inevitably, these people will eventually cost taxpayers money, by way of their health care and their children’s education.

The problem as it stands

irst, it should be known that the problem Patrick Hume/H is not immigration as a whole, but rather Are President Bush’s tighter border restrictions really doing any good? Or is it just the increased flow of illegal aliens, people a bigger fence? who come across the border without going them here to continue our economy, why through the process established to receive or violence from whence they came? not let these immigrants become American and prepare them to become American citicitizens? zens. By jumping the system, they are breakThomas Paine, who played a large part in ing the law, and as such, they can be considthe Revolutionary War as well as the formered criminals. nfortunately, many illegal immigrants ing of our government, called America “an They certainly aren’t evil or necessarily do make it in, and are given an environ- asylum for mankind.” What kind of asylum even bad people, but in America, when you break a law you are a criminal. As criminals, ment in which they can flourish. A common doesn’t let people in? it is required by the law that they be pun- argument from those who support allowished for their crime as equally and fairly ing them to stay is that “they do jobs that as any other person would be for any other Americans won’t do.”

Well, would America fall apart if all illegal crime. e, as a national society, set our miniThe conundrum here, is that being illegal aliens disappeared tomorrow? If the walk mum wage, and if we feel we can’t immigrants, they are technically not bound out earlier this month is any indication, than to the law of our country. When non-migra- one could say, “yes, many businesses would abide by it, then we should change it, not ignore it in favor of finding people who can tory foreigners break American laws in be forced to shut down.”

Now, these people deserve a chance at these and will work for less than it.

America, they are most commonly sent back Illegal aliens are not just working as fruit to their home country to be tried there or not things just like anyone else. Unfortunately 55% of Mexico’s income goes to the top pickers and handymen, they also can work based on that country’s rules.

Here the plot thickens: Is it ethically cor- 20% of its population, which is why many in construction, a well paying job where a rect to send illegal immigrants back into the Mexicans are forced to come here for work. union member who once could have made If it’s unfair to send them back, and we need as much as seventeen dollars an hour cannot potentially life-threatening poverty, misery,

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he options presently being considered, as well as the decision between kicking illegal immigrants out and letting them stay, are nearsighted.

It barely matters where the illegal aliens currently in America go – whether they stay or leave, there is still the issue that more illegal immigrants are entering the country almost every day.

President George W. Bush has decided on the solution of keeping the new illegal would-be immigrants out. But that still leaves immigrants pounding on the bigger fence and sneaking past the increased number of border guards.

The true solution is to help the rest of the world to improve to the point that more people are happy in their own countries rather than aspiring to overpopulate ours. As much fun as it is for we Americans to declare ourselves the leaders of the free world, we can’t just keep blowing our own horn and wait for the ship to sink under the weight of a world that wants a fair shot at what we take for granted.

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Q: How has the onset of summer affected your performance in school?

“Well, I’ve been slacking off and it’s been really hard. It seems like they have been pushing more homework on us so other things get put down [on the “list”] which leads to procrastinating.”

“It’s like senioritis, just for freshmen.

I’ve kind of stopped working.” ~ Shannon Barban freshman

“This school year has been long but the last trimester has been going by fast. So far I’ve been swimming more than school work.

Hopefully I graduate.” ~ Dan Dahl senior

~ Elise Coons junior

“I always get a little lazy.

My expectations go down a little bit especially for my seniors.”

“Classrooms have been really hot and no one pays attention, but I do.”

~ John Traxler AOS teacher

~ Colin Diltz sophomore

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t’s sad to say, but this is going to be my last article…In about 17 more school days, we as seniors are departing onto bigger and better things to help us succeed in whatever we desire and pursue. It hadn’t really hit me, until I started counting down the days of high school we have left. It hadn’t really hit me that we as seniors have spent our last four years trying to accomplish one thing, and one thing only… graduation.

Bradley Jackson Boyfriends, girlfriends, drama, ASB Public Relations Officer late nights, crushes and friends have been a part of our journey…and it has been a long journey indeed! And I know for a fact that I haven’t come this far without any help. The people that were there for the past four years are the teachers. You are the people that help us youth brighten the future, and I would like to give an ENORMOUS thank you to all of you that spent time and effort in us crazy kids! I would also like to thank the class of ’06 for a memorable year. We will never have another one like this… So, everyone go out there and thank your teachers – they deserve it.

I would also like to thank three very special people. I met these people my freshman year entering ASB and Hip Hop Club. Throughout the years, it has been a pleasure to work with them. They have taught me leadership skills along with lessons in life that I will never forget! These three people are Stew, Nadine and Sue. I would like to thank you three for everything you have taught me. I would like to thank you guys, because without you guys in my high school experience, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Thanks.

I would also like to wish everyone good luck in whatever they pursue after high school, and the ones that are still attending next year! Good luck to next year’s Big ASB and class officers! You guys will do great! Well, from your old Big ASB Public Relations…I would like to pass the torch to Stephanie Jones. Good luck Stephanie! Well, I would like to thank you guys for reading! Take care and Good Luck!

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chaperoned the Spring Fling last Friday and had a chance to see how our new campaign is working as we attempt to improve the kinds of dancing behaviors that have resulted in our heightened awareness.

While we don’t like being the dance police, we need to work at making our school environment more appropriate and this goes for our dances as well. We are, after all, still a public high Greg Schwab school, and there are certain Principal expectations that we need to hold to at all times.

This is true for our after hours activities as well as during the school day. While we want dances to be a place where students can come and have fun, we do need to make appropriate behaviors more clear for everyone.

Okay, flashback about 25 years. This whole dance issue is nothing new. When I was in high school, our dancing fit into one of two categories: Fast dancing, which resembled shaking and writhing on the dance floor as if someone had

dumped a bucket full of ants down our pants. And, slow dancing, which was nothing more than a couple hugging and moving their feet slowly to the rhythm of the song. It was our slow dancing that got us in trouble. We had a rule that there needed to be at least a couple of inches of space between bodies during slow dances.

Our Assistant Principal, Mr. Beasley, was the selfappointed dance czar. He came to all of our dances and actually carried a ruler with him to make sure there were enough inches of space between couples as they danced.

We survived this and somehow managed to have a good time at our dances, in spite of our belief that the adults in the school were bent on ruining our dances.

Today is no different. I appreciate very much how you all have worked to comply with our attempts to improve dance behavior. In the end, no dances had to be cancelled and we hope that this will continue into next school year.

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GO SPIRIT! Dear Editor: I am a freshman at MTHS, and I feel that the decorating for spirit days is going very well. It is so fun to see all of the fun posters that show spirit all around the school, and it gives us a more exciting feeling. That also brightens our day a little bit more, so we all are in better moods and are in a workable state for class. It looks like some people actually put some thought and effort into decorations, so we are very grateful for that. It makes more fun for us to enjoy being a part of that spirit day to have those up encouraging it. Such as for valentines day, having the hearts with all our names on there was fun, and the posters of pink and red made it exciting to look forward to valentines day. Homecoming especially made it so fun to dress up and be a part of. With the awesome decorations everywhere (so that you couldn’t see any of the wall!) it made one of the greatest weeks of the year. I think that we should all be more into spirit days because it is so fun when we are. But we get too afraid to because of what everybody else will do. It makes the days faster and definitely more interesting when we go for it and enjoy it. So thanks for making spirit days more fun for everyone by decorating really cool!

Ashley Juretich freshman

A thank you to HAWKEYE Dear Editor: My name is Chloe Treece and I’m writing to complement you, the editor, and everyone that works beneath you on all the hard work that everyone puts into the Hawkeye. I feel that all the long hours that everyone on the staff puts into the paper is well received by students and faculty and everyone in the school appreciates having something they can read that correctly informs them of different ‘going on’s’ in the school.

Thanks for listening and just keep on doing what you’ve been doing!

Chloe Treece freshman

Why SLCs are great Dear Editor: I am a freshman here at Terrace and I would like to compliment the Small Schools. I think that having small schools is a good thing because students are more likely to get the help that they need, classes aren’t so loud due to the separation of the schools and less students, and each school fits the student’s interests.

I think that it is great that students can talk to their teachers when they need help and we actually learn something because there aren’t so many students in the class asking for help at the same time. This also means that students don’t have to stay after school as often. Which in turn allows us more time to get other stuff done, whether it is homework in another class, or some kind of social activity.

I believe that with the smaller classes, there is less noise in the room, which makes it easier to get work done in class, that way we don’t have to stay after school or have as much homework to do. This way, we get more free time at home to do other things.

The last reason that I like the small schools is that they fit our

interests. So, not only are we learning what is required, but it is taught to us in a way that will help us improve what we are interested in. Like Renaissance, we do a lot of class presentations since we are the performing arts school. This allows us to get better at performing in front of a crowd.

That is why I really like the Small Schools that have been set up here at Terrace. We get the help we need, classes are quieter, and they are based on our interests. It makes for a good learning experience.

Robina Hamman freshman

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I have to either be at school by 6:40 a.m. or be late. Everyone hates waking up earlier just so that they can beat the rush. The traffic goes all the way down to 212th. It makes people late to class. Being late can also affect your grade. My first period teacher takes away a certain amount of points after you’re late three times in a row.

One way that we could prevent this rush is to make another lane that goes into the school. This would cost money, and take time, but it would help. Another more realistic way to fix traffic jams in the morning is to make it so that the two main lanes are going into the school and the cars have to drive around the school and go out the side.

David Schillen

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Dear Editor: I would like to voice my concerns on the current way are ASB is set up. The problem I have with it is that the current way it is set up is out of date. The current way the ASB is set up was made before the school changed to small school format, so it needs to be changed. This problem really bothers me because the way the student government is set up doesn’t reflect the way our school is set up currently. It isn’t as effective as it really could be.

First of all there is the topic of class reps. This is the old way and should be changed instead of class reps we should have small school reps. This way all students are represented equally.

The current way we have reps is that each class gets a president, a vice, a secretary, a treasurer and seven reps. This way is not fair because students from certain small schools will get more representatives from their school then others will and that isn’t fair. Now the way it should be is the current way we have it, but revised, so that we don’t have so many reps and have them in small schools. When I mean this I’m saying that each small school should have a certain number of reps. Say six reps, this includes a president, vice president, treasurer, a secretary, and two reps per class. This way all students in every small school are represented.

Second there is the way we elect our representatives. It doesn’t even represent our small schools in any way. Which I think should because the way we elect our representatives should fit around the small schools. Then everyone would be fairly represented because discovery students don’t know what the Renaissance students want to do and vice versa. Here’s an example: If band students wanted to go on a trip and needed some money provided by the school, they could voice their proposal through Renaissance reps, instead of asking their class reps, which not one of them could be from Renaissance to voice for them. So the ASB should reformat the elections of the representatives around small schools.

Third is the fact that fewer and fewer students are running in ASB elections, just as everyone saw in the current elections. At least two of the positions were unopposed. Now that is saying something. It is saying that something is wrong and that we need to definitely change something in the ASB, so that more people will participate in the ASB elections.

Mike Fernandez freshman

Death to traffic jams!

Dear Editor: As you most likely know, there are major traffic backups in the morning. I’m just not satisfied with being late every day.

IMMIGRATION LAWS

Increased racism Dear Editor: There is a new immigration bill that has caused a lot of protest in the last month. The immigration bill would make being an illegal immigrant in the United States a felony and would make it a federal offense for any American to assist illegal immigrants.

As a Latina, I believe that the immigration bill is not fair to the illegal immigrants in the U.S. I think that because illegal immigrants work hard doing jobs that all of us depend on. It would also be a waste of money to build a bigger wall between Mexico and the U.S. because immigrants will continue to find a way to come to the U.S. I think that all the drama about the immigration bill is causing racist attitudes between Latinos and Caucasians and causing a lot more fights at school.

Belen Rea freshman

It’s just not fair Dear Editor: I want to say that I totally disagree with the immigration bill that the U.S. is trying to declare. This bill can cause a lot of violence. America will also spend a lot of money to build the fence between Mexico and the U.S. The other thing is to consider an illegal immigrant a felon is ridiculous. We have to treat our illegal immigrants as well as every other person.

The bill against illegal immigrants can cause a lot of violence.

As we have seen, a lot of Mexicans already started to protest against the bill in different places of U.S. A lot of peoples’ idea is also split into two opposite believes. This can cause a civil war. Most of the people think it relates with racism. America experienced a lot of hard times about racism so does any one want to go back to that hard time? I don’t think so.

The other amazing thing is about the fence that the United State is trying to build. Instead of spending about $2.2 billion on this unnecessary fence, I prefer to feed hungry people. There is a funny thing here: who is going to build the fence if America sent all the Mexicans to their country? Illegal immigrants work hard to feed their family as every one is U.S.A. If the question is about taxes, they are ready to pay tax, if they become legal.

At last, I want to remind the people of America that we all are immigrants. I would agree if the bill were “Give America back to the Native Americans.”

Henok Abraha sophomore

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It’s time for ‘The Talk’ IS THIS NORMAL?!

MEET MS. NELSON

Kimberly Nelson ITN?! Columnist

ITN?! Columnist Kimberly Nelson is here to answer all health-related questions you might be afraid to ask, or to address questions she just feels like she really needs to answer.

Credentials? Yep. She’s got ’em.

Not only is she an MTHS health educator, she’s also a Diaconal Minister in the Evangelical

Lutheran Church of America.

So, submit your questions to the Hawkeye, Ms. Nelson or Katherine Waldo in room 130.

Letter writers may choose to remain anonymous for ITN?! questions.

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hat is such a great question, and how brave of you to ask.

That is one of the most common questions I get asked. It’s no wonder that people spend a lot of time wondering about sex, especially teens. Your body is so busy working at making you ready to reproduce it’s not surprising that your brain thinks about it all the time.

YOU ARE NORMAL! And you are normal if you don’t think about it all the time.

That’s the beauty of being a human being, we are all wired differently. One thing is a constant; sex feels good, and that’s how we’re made. Being honest and admitting this fact is healthy because it helps us to put order into our decisions about having or not having sex.

First of all, all of you who had me as a health, contemporary living, or family sociology teacher know one of my favorite sayings: “If you aren’t ready to take responsibility for sex, you aren’t ready for sex!” Most teens don’t spend much time think-

ing about the implications of having sex. That means babies, Have you ever seen someone at Costco buy a diseases, embarrassment, fears, confusion, parents, religion, bulk box of condoms? You got to wonder about drama, birth control, how to’s, love, self image, social expec- those people! The person buying them always tations, friends, etc., the list goes on. Here are three simple looks like someone you wouldn’t expect and you can’t help but visualthemes to think about: 1. Know yourself. Ask these quesize them… and that makes “What are my values, tions: What are my values, morals, and you spit up a little in your morals, and religious religious beliefs? What do I want from mouth. YIKES! my relationships? How will having sex The thing is that nowadays beliefs? What do I want affect my goals? My social life? My self (instead of back when I from my relationships? image? How will having sex change was in high school, How will having sex my relationship? Am I emotionally during the time affect my goals? My ready for intimacy of that level? What of dinosaurs, social life? My self other issues are clouding my decision? when it was An honest conversation with yourself taboo for image?” (maybe not out loud because you might people look like a nut case, and that’s a whole to buy other problem) to sort out the answers helps you to develop condoms in public) it’s socially a personal plan. A personal plan is a strategy for your sexual acceptable to buy condoms. And, intimacy goals. Knowing what you want helps to keep you out they are available everywhere, of dangerous circumstances. I know that you aren’t going to be not just gas stations, drug stores in the back seat of a hot car, all sweaty and excited and think, and sleazy bars. In fact, on “What would Ms. Nelson tell me to do right now?” Preparing a this very page of our wonplan BEFORE a sexual situation gives you power to be healthy derful Hawkeye, there is and safe. information about how 2. Know the situation. I once heard an expert say that hav- to get them at Planned ing sex is compared to giving part of your soul to your partner. Parenthood. Free!

After counseling hundreds of teens, I believe that to be true.

The other problem is Here is another interesting fact: Did you know that less that that condoms are only 5 percent of high school relationships end up in a long term as effective as the user is relationship or marriage? Think about those two points. able to put it on correctConsequently, when students break up with their partners, ly. In other words, practhey almost ALWAYS regret having had sex. The reasons usu- tice. Read the directions ally are based on embarrassment, drama between the partners in the privacy of your own and other people (parents, friends, old/new partners), and bathroom and try it out. You being disappointed in themselves. Life is hard enough as a teen- might feel like a dork trying it ager without the annoying drama of “he said/she said” crap. on, but a few minutes of feelDon’t you hate that? I know I do! ing silly is worth it compared Gossip is one of the most damaging factors of human rela- to the feeling of getting sometionships. We all do it, don’t pretend you don’t! Sometime a one pregnant before you are juicy bit of gossip is fun, other times it is down right hurtful. ready for kids.

If you are the victim, it is NEVER fun. Honestly think about Sex is a wonderful aspect of your partner’s ethics, and don’t be clouded by his eyes, or her a long-term romantic relationbreasts; really think about their social behavior. Do they treat ship. A mature adult prepares you right in the easy situations? If not, they sure aren’t going to themselves for the implications of when things get difficult! sexual intimacy and takes respon3. Know about pregnancy and STD prevention. Things sibility for themselves, their partner you hear about all the time. In fact, you probably feel like and their life. I have that expectation adults stuff your head with all kinds of ridiculous warnings and of you! Working with you students at naggings. You are NOT stupid. You know all about condoms MTHS is one of the most enjoyable and and safe sex. The problem is buying the condoms and actually interesting experiences of my life. I want using them. you happy and healthy! Love you! Mean It can be embarrassing to go to the store and buy condoms. it!

So, what is Planned Parenthood?

By Katherine Waldo Health Co-editor

Planned Parenthood are sexual health and education centers that offer a wide variety of services. Some services provided include the following: •Counseling •Birth control •Gynecological services •Breast exams •Emergency contraception •Sex education •Safer sex counseling •STD testing, etc.

Yes, their services do come at a price, but do not fret. Each Planned Parenthood center is dedicated to provide the lowest cost possible.

Costs for services depend on the area it is located. They also do accept private insurance.

Planned Parenthood’s sex education differs from what is taught in school because it does not just teach abstinence-only. The sex education is more realistic and modern and offers a variety of classes for different ages, and a broader understanding of sexuality.

Planned Parenthood is not just a bunch of adults telling teens what to do. Teens nation-

wide spend time volunteering there. Also Planned Parenthood of Western Washington (PPWW) has a program called teen council. This is an educational program where the teenagers involved teach their peers. It is widely supported by parents, students, administrators and teachers. Teen Council is a year long program and new members are recruited in march of each year.

For the activist there is a program called VOX. Vox is the Latin word for voice. It is an activist group that helps mobilize the younger generation of pro-choice Americans.

If any students need to get to a planned

parenthood and do not know where one is located there is one in Lynnwood: 19505 76th Ave, W. #200 Lynnwood WA, 98036 (800) 769-0045 They are closed on Sundays, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayWednesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Premature parents

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Last year more than one million American teens became pregnant. One third chose abortion, one third resulted in miscarriage, and the other one third carried on and had their babies, according to data on www.coolnurse.com.

A story about a girl Last fall, MTHS junior Melanie Newby became a part of those one million. Last October, when Melanie suspected that she was pregnant, she had to take three pregnancy tests just to make sure, and visited Planned Parenthood, where they told her that in fact, she was pregnant.

She didn’t really know what to think. Her only words were, “Oh my God, I can’t believe it!”

Her family and boyfriend, Michael Pennington, supports her in any decision she makes.

Michael came over every day after school. Her mom also cooks her food all the time.

“It’s the perfect excuse for me to relax,” she said.

Melanie plans to attend MTHS in her senior year and has been taking online classes to keep up with her credits in order to graduate. After graduating, she plans to continue at a community college.

“Mike’s mom is willing to watch the baby for us so that we can have a senior year,” she said.

Melanie said she decided to keep the baby after looking at books on the developmental stages of infants, specifically noticing what the baby looks like after eight weeks.

“The baby has a tiny heart beat,” Melanie said. She said that she realized that she could never get an abortion. Adoption was another option for Melanie to think about, but after giving it some thought, she said, “I could never give my baby up for adoption, it’s like sending a part of me out into the world, and I wouldn’t be there for him. I don’t want someone else raising my baby.”

Melanie is currently on the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program, which provides food and health care for pregnant women and their infants with no steady income. She will be receiving checks from the WIC agency monthly. Melanie can continue to receive these checks until the baby is 5 years old or until she finds a job. She plans on supporting her baby by working and being there for him.

“As long as he’s happy, that’s all I want. When I was little, I never knew if we were poor or not, just as long as I had some toys I was good,” she said.

Melanie doesn’t regret anything, though her advice to teens in her situation is to “do what you think is right and stay strong. I didn’t listen to anyone who was trying to bring me down, and I’m doing just fine.”

Melanie has been experiencing contractions in the last weeks leading up to her now past due date.

“I hate the weight I’ve gained. In just the past four days, my ankles have swelled up, and my back hurts if I stand too long,” she said.

These are just some of the side effects that can be experienced. After giving birth, a very common side effect is postpartum depression. This occurs from hormonal changes in the mother’s body, causing her to feel irritable, sleep more than usual, and a loss of appetite.

A story about a boy Ed-cap student Jahn Patrick and MTHS senior Corinne Jones have recently discovered the life of being teenage parents.

Here is a glimpse at the emotional impact of becoming parents, the living situations they had to deal with, and what was compromised after the news broke you that “yes you are in fact pregnant.”

In and interview with Jahn, the father, he shared his perspective on becoming a teenage parenthood from a young man’s point of view: Q: What was your first reaction when you found out your girlfriend was pregnant?

A: I thought “Oh my God,” I couldn’t believe it I don’t think I believed it ’till a couple

months after she had the baby.

Q: Did you ever hope your girlfriend would get an abortion so your life would not be dramatically affected?

A: No, that was never an option. I’m not saying that it didn’t cross my mind, but I could never do that.

Q: Were you ever mad at yourself for letting this happen?

A: I was kind of mad. More mad at life, because I didn’t feel it was fair since a lot of guys I know have sex with any chick they meet and never get her pregnant and I find someone I love, wait a year to have sex and she gets pregnant.

Q: Were you wearing protection?

A: Yes. The condom broke.

Q: How is budgeting going?

A: Budgeting has been pretty easy so far. We have gotten most of our diapers and formula local at a food bank that we help out at, and a ton of clothes have been given by family and friends. Our church has helped out a lot as well.

Editor’s note: Melanie Newby, pictured at left, gave birth to her son, Tristan, on Sunday, May 21 at 3:18 a.m. He is 9 pounds, and 21 inches long. Photos by Heidi Gunderson and Kelli Cacares/HAWKEYE.

23 MAY 2006

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Some options if you think you’re pregnant

By Jennifer Chu and Christian Tooley HAWKEYE staff

Abortion

Abortion, by definition is the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus and can be induced through chemical or surgical means.

There have been approximately 46 million abortions executed each year – 26 million of these abortions are performed in countries where abortions are legal and the other 20 million are performed in countries where it is illegal.

About 6 million women become pregnant every year and half of these are unintentional pregnancies.

To decide if abortion is the right choice, professionals recommend talking with the father, members of one’s religious affiliation, and health care providers.

Adoption

Adoption is the “legal act of permanently placing a child with a parent or parents other than the birth parents.”

When considering adoption, a counselor will be of service. For those who have poor finances, assistance will be provided with medical coverage depending on if the state allows it.

Many parents put their child/children up for adoption when they cannot care for their child or because they are single and are financially unable to raise a child. Some children are placed in foster care when their birth parents have died.

In order to adopt, each state has different requirements.

When applying, it is mandatory that the adoptive parents be “assessed for suitability.”

They will conduct interviews as well as medical/criminal record checks.

Often times, many adopted children and birth parents have a desire to come back together. There are organizations that one can turn to such as the “Adoption Reunion

Registry” in order to access records.

Safe Haven Law

In the 1999, Texas ratified the Safe Haven Act. This act “permits women to abandon a newborn baby at a specified location.”

Afterward, 48 states adopted the law, including Washington in 2002.

Each state varies with the law, but Washington allows people to abandon a newborn – a living human that is 72 hours or younger – in an “appropriate location.”

Locations that are appropriate include a hospital emergency room or a fire station with a “qualified person.”

The parent can drop off the newborn, no questions asked. The qualified person will be responsible for keeping the parent’s name and important information private; although, the parents will have to give a family medical history.

Parents who drop the newborn off in an appropriate location will not be subject to prosecution. On the other hand, reckless abandonment charge of the newborn can result in a felony or a first, second, or even third degree abandonment of an independent person.

Plan B

One option for girls is Plan B – a birth control pill that can be taken within three days after sexual intercourse.

Plan B is 89 percent effective. However, the sooner it is taken, the more effective it will be.

It is not a full proof guarantee that the girl will not become pregnant. Using this contraceptive with another one, such as a condom will decrease the chance of pregnancy further. The Plan B pill is not a pill that can be used as an abortion pill, so it will not work on women who are pregnant. The Plan B pill is available at Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood advises: “Ask your health care professional for a prescription in advance, so that it will be there for you – in time – if you ever need it.” It is also advised to not use the pill as a routine birth control.

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Lotsa Laptops Apple iBook G4 Price: $949 OS: Mac OS X Tiger Hard Drive: 40 GB Screen Size: 12.1 inches

Acer Aspire 9500 Price: $1299 OS: Microsoft windows XP Home Edition Hard Drive: 80GB Screen Size: 17 inches

Toshiba Satellite M105-S3001 Price: $979 OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Hard Drive: 80GB (when both drives are in use) Screen Size: 14.1 inches

The Apple iBook G4 comes with the standard iLife ’06 applications. The iBook G4 has a built in wireless capability, Bluetooth and dial up modem. Entertainment on the Apple includes a slot loading DVD/CD-RW drive so the user can watch DVDs and listen to or burn CDs. The Sudden Motion Sensor is a great feature in the iBook G4. It allows the hard drive to lock up when it feels an accelerated movement – such as a fall – so all files are kept safe.

The Acer Aspire 9500 is perfect for projects that require multiple windows. Grid Vista divides separate displays into multiple work windows. The laptop supports Intel Graphics, a 5-in-1 card reader and Media Accelerator 900. The Acer Arcade that is included gives the user the ability to edit movies or pictures. The large wide screen is perfect for viewing DVDs and the built in speakers for listening to CDs.

The Toshiba Satellite has an extra long battery life and DVDRAM, which can act as a second hard drive. The notebook includes a 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adapter and an Express Media Player for all entertainment needs. Along with built in wireless capabilities, the Toshiba incorporates a finger print scanner for enhanced security.

Gateway NX510X Price: $799.99 OS: Widows XP Media Center edition Hard Drive: 40 GB Screen Size: 15.4 inches

Sony VAIO FJ 290P1 Price: $1,399.99 OS: Widows XP professional Hard Drive: 100 GB Screen Size: 14.1 inches

HP Compaq dv5000z Price: $699.99 OS: Windows XP Home,Professional, and Media center Hard Drive: up to 120 GB Screen Size: 15.4 inches

It comes with media player and the capability for a user to use the Internet a whole lot quicker for a wireless connection.

Plus, it has a pretty good pop-up blocker. Like a lot of the other computers, it has Windows XP or one of the upgrades of the XP operating system.

The Sony Vaio FJ series is very light and versatile. It is slim and has a screen width of 14.1” and weighs about 5.3 pounds with the standard battery that comes with it. It has a wireless LAN and its battery is very powerful. It comes with the standard operating system, which is the Microsoft XP. It is expensive but it is worth the price you pay for it.

The capacity of the on board memory is 512 MB for the standard costs and will be able to store pictures, music, and videos.

Users are able to have the way they want there Wi-Fi connection as they like it.

iTunes bogs down network

By Alex LaCasse

should only be used for instructional purposes including things such as mulThe online music store timedia projects for, educaiTunes was briefly unavailtional podcasts, and student able across the district after created podcasts. it became apparent the pro“We felt that it was imporgram was taking up a large tant to remind staff members amount of bandwidth. that the expectation around ~Chris Keyes-Back Coordinator for Library use of the district network and Information Services district library and info services coordinator was that it would be used Chris Keyes-Back stated for instructional purposes,” that the problems began However, after discussing the Keyes-Back said. in late March when high schools issue with teachers, it was decided According to the Edmonds School around the district began experienc- to make the music store available District Electronic Information ing network slowdowns. After an but with specific constraints.

Systems acceptable use procedures investigation, it was discovered that Instead of having full bandwidth and guidelines, “all use of the systhe iTunes music store was indeed access, there was a ‘cap’ placed on tems must be in support of eduthe problem. the store meaning that if a large cation and research.” Additionally, According to Keyes-Back, the pro- amount of items are being down- the guidelines state that staff and gram was “bogging down essential loaded at one point, the store will students must use systems in a way functions—both instructional and not be available to any staff member that is “consistent with the mission administrative.” Thus the decision or student. of the district.” was made to temporarily make the With this in mind, the district music store unavailable. reminded teachers that iTunes

Executive Editor

“It was important to remind staff members that the expectation around use of the district network was that it would be used for instructional purposes.”

Stories by Corina Cheever and Jon Apel/HAWKEYE staff

■ Where to find the cheapest gas? • below

FEATURE

• Create your own unique style with Camille Goodman • 12

HAWKEYE 23 MAY 2006

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Gas Prices too much to handle?

By Quynh Dinh Feature Editor

Whether it’s working extra hours or consuming less in order to save money, the current rise in gas prices has driven many to steer away from their norm. The price of gasoline has always gone up at a steady pace, but most recently, this increase has occurred over a short period of time.

Americans have recently seen a rapid rise in gasoline prices over the last few months due to the 33 percent rise in the price of crude oil, which takes up 55 percent of what consumers pay for gas.

Also, since many refineries are shut down for maintenance this spring, 64 more cents are added to each gallon.

“Gas Prices are ridiculous!” said senior Jacqueline Johnson. “It only takes me about $36 to fill my car, but my boyfriend has to pay about $70 to get a full tank.”

The price of crude oil is rising because of the political and civil unrest in the countries that supply them.

Ever since the War on Terrorism of 2003, Iraq, an oil supplier to the United States, has Gas prices at local gas not been able increased in recent weeks to produce as much oil as it once had before the war, resulting in a shortage of gasoline. Nigeria, Venezuela, and the Gulf of Mexico are also having problems which contribute to the shortage

of oil in our country.

As for the many people who suspect that oil companies are gouging the prices of gas, the Attorney General’s office is continually watching Tram Dinh/HAWKEYE stations have dramatically these prices to make sure to more than $3 a gallon. they are reasonable.

With the price of crude oil topping $75 a barrel in April, the oil companies could not help but raise their price in order to make

profit.

Some environmentalists are happy that gas prices are high because it slows down the use of cars, which is generally good for the environment.

With the rise in gas prices, how are those who are dependent on them dealing with it?

Some MTHS students, especially the ones who drive and pay for their own gas must use other alternatives or work more in order to pay for their gas.

“I have two jobs so I have to drive a lot during the week and on the weekends,” senior Nicole Berlin said. “It sucks because I have to use all of my hard earned tips on gas. I use to be able to fill my tank up with $25, now I can barely fill three-fourths of my tank with that much. And there’s nothing I can do about it.”

Where demand remains the same and supply is not enough to go around, consumers will be forced to pay more than what is customary.

HAWKEYE SURVEY RESULTS: GAS PAINS

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ast week the Hawkeye conducted an online survey focusing on the affect of the increase in gas prices on students’ lives. Students were invited to answer numerous questions about their gas buying and consuming practices, as well as how their transportation habits have changed. Here are the results:

At what price per gallon will the cost of gas cause you to dramatically change your (or your family’s driving habits?

It already has

who pays for gas?

$3.30-$3.50

Parents 50%

$3.51-$3.80

$3.81-$4.10 Both 16.7%

More than $4.10 0

Student 33.3%

5

10

15

20

25

percentage of students

In what ways have you or your family dealt with the increased cost of gas?

Done nothing Walk more Used other forms of transportation

FACTS AND TIPS

• 37% of the students said that the price of regular unleaded gas was $3.01-$3.10 the last time they purchased it.

• The most anyone has ever paid for a gallon of regular unleaded gas was $3.57.

• 24% of the students predicted that a gallon of regular unleaded gas will cost $3.31-%3.40 in our area in the near future.

• The least paid for diesel gas was $3.09, and most was $3.24 • 57.1% of the survey takers drive themselves.

Gas saving tips:

Reduced amount of driving Switched to cheaper type of gas Saved up money for gas ride-sharing or carpooling Other 0

Survey facts:

10

20

30

Percentage of students

40

50

• Get more for what you pay for. Since gasoline is most dense during the coolest times of the day, try buying gas early in the morning or late in the evening.

•Remove any extra weight from your car, the heavier the car, the lower the gas mileage.

•Avoid rough roads. Weight from dirt and gravel will account for 30 percent of your gas mileage.

• Maintain a constant speed. Stopping, slowing down or speeding up during traffic jams will cause the car to consume more gas than it should. It takes less fuel to keep a vehicle moving than to get it to move.

• Planning ahead makes a dramatic difference. Try not to accelerate or slow down too rapidly.

• Be sure to check your tire pressure weekly. For every pound that your tire is under inflated, you will lose six percent in gas mileage.

• For the lowest gas prices in your area, visit www.gasbuddy.com.

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23 MAY 2006

HAWKEYE

Dress up and get your Vixen on!

Dress up and get your Vixen on!

W

ith homework, a job and extra curricular activities, being a senior in high school is generally tough. Not only can Camille Goodman handle all the work load, she also started her own fashion line, “Millie Vixen” recently launched in March at the Pretty Parlor on Capitol Hill.

Goodman’s line can be summed up in two words: Indie and old vintage. She also admitted to have been inspired

by the fashion worn by stylish Seattle chicas.

Although many her age would think that having their own fashion line could not be reached without much difficulty, Goodman would disagree. Many people her age would think that having their own fashion line would not only be tough but very hard, but this bright young woman says that she loves doing every part of it.

The Interview

Q: What does Millie Vixen stand for?

A: When I was a junior doing my economics project, I made up a business store named Millie Vixen. The name just popped in my mind because my nickname has always been Millie and I wanted a vintage type feel.

Q: How did you make it into the fashion industry?

A: I modeled a show for the Pretty Parlor one time and talked to the big designers Anna Banana and Tess De Luna. (Designer for local shop Velouria) Then I became an intern for Anna Banana and bounced around fashion ideas with her, which lead to my senior project: designing my own clothing line.

Q: How would you define clothing?

A: It’s an expression and creativity; whether it’s something you want to do as a career (mak-

Goodman’s line composes of glamorous and unique one of a kind pieces. Usually, her items are made for one person to have, so it is guaranteed that no one else would have the same beautiful hand-made outfit. ~ compiled by Sarah Oh ~ fashion instructions by Camille Goodman

Do-It-Yourself Fashionista Summer is just around the corner, which means summer shopping! Bright color tees, skirts, shorts, and fun dresses are always on the top of everyone’s list. What about making fun summer clothes? Sounds like it would be hard right? Not! With step-by-step instructions from Camille Goodman, this should be a piece of cake:

Materials:

• An old pair of jeans • A pair of Sharp Scissors • Pins • Needle, thread and/or a sewing machine.

• Ribbon, lace, flowers, iron on patches, and whatever you want to add your clothes!

• A “picker” or something to tediously unpick threads with.

ing clothes) it shows personality. It’s fun!

Step 1:

Cut each pant leg to your desired length of skirt. Either keep it at this length in all of its “deconstructed glory” or hem it later. (Don’t cut it too short; things tend to get a lot shorter when it’s on your body!)

Q: What inspires you to make your clothing?

A: THE PAST!

Q: Is it hard to think of clothing pieces?

A: Not really, if I get uninspired I people watch, shop, and watch old movies. It’s a fun thing for me right now, not a job. I always have things I am working on.

Q: Where do you buy materials for your clothing?

A: Goodwill, the thrift stores, and bargain fabric from the fabric stores.

Q:

Do you plan to continue Fashion Design as your profession and what would you like to see happen in the future?

A: Yes I plan to continue doing this in the future. Next year I am applying to fashion schools in California and New York for fun. I want to live in the city and have my own studio where I can sew. I also want to open a Millie Vixen Shop!

Q: What are your hobbies?

Step 2:

Unpick FRONT crotch seam from hem to zipper.

Step 3:

Unpick a little of the back inside leg from hem to “seat” (a little above crotch) until it looks right.

(Try it on for kicks and giggles too)

A: I am a break dance enthusiast; I love drawing, dancing, and thrift store shopping. I also love McDonalds’ ice cream and McChickens!

Q: Who are your heroes?

A: Christopher Walken, Conan O’Brian (love him), Sophia Lauren, James Brown, Marilyn

Step 4: This is a little harder, lie

Monroe, of course! Also FLAVOR FLAV!

the skirt flat down. Then pin the right front piece over left- tucking in seam allowance. Machine or hand new flat.

Q: What would you say to all aspiring fashion designers?

A: Start networking early; don’t be afraid of talking to people in the industry. Don’t make what’s “cool”, but make what you want. Everyone doesn’t need to be wearing Hollister!

Step 5:

Turn the skirt over.

Pin back pieces one over the other.

Machine or hand sew those flat. Make sure you sew both back and front down the flat. You don’t want bumps in the wrong area ladies!

Step 6:

(optional) If you want a clean hem at the bottom fold the bottom up on the inside about 1/2 inch and sew down.

If you so wish, you can decorate it however you like! You can iron-on something, embroider; add lace, trip, buttons, whatever! Hey “Bedazzler”, welcome back baby!

Though this skirt idea has been printed and reprinted, it’s always great to save money and make a skirt your friends don’t have. You can do this with old jeans, but surprisingly, I’ve seen some cute overall jean mini-skirts at Urban Outfitters too (Love Urban Outfitters!). Also, make sure you don’t care about the jeans too much, just in case they don’t turn out! It’s pretty fun and easy to do, so enjoy!

“The Da Vinci Code” thumbs are stuck at half way, see our review • 14

A&E

■ Terrace’s ‘Twelfth Night’ to open June 1 in the Theater – don’t miss it

HAWKEYE 23 MAY 2006

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At last…

Mark O’Connor

comes home to Terrace

Renowned alumnus returns for first time in 27 years

By Leah Pope News Editor

Mark O’Connor’s biography calls him “one of the most gifted contemporary composers in America” and “one of the brightest talents of his generation.” It details that he has recorded with artists from Yo-Yo Ma to Wynton Marsalis, and performed at venues from the White House to the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

What this biography doesn’t say is that O’Connor grew up in Mountlake Terrace, right over on 52nd Street.

O’Connor attended MTHS for three years (it was only a 10th to 12th grade school at the time) from 197779. In fact, O’Connor was one of the few students to teach classes while still attending this school.

But, despite having gained national renown as a musician while still in high school, O’Connor doesn’t even appear in his senior yearbook.

Until last week, O’Connor had not set foot on MTHS grounds in 27 years.

The star from Mountlake Terrace

O’Connor’s family has an intelligent streak. His sister graduated valedictorian from UCLA, and his son is planning on attending Harvard College this fall. So, when O’Connor said that he “lacked desire and motivation” to apply himself in school, he was really explaining just how disengaging the school was to him.

“The music program here was very, very bad,” O’Connor explained. On the weekends he would find excitement in his music, playing for hours in his backyard tree fort. On weekdays, however, he just drudged through school. “It was almost a split personality,” he said.

He lived what he called a “dual life,” combining his “music life” with his “school life.” He described his school-going self as “an underachiever, uninspired, and wasted away.”

In the summer, O’Connor traveled with his mother, competing in nation-wide competitions; she often drove him to Toledo to study with Benny Thomasson. As the years went by, he started going to festivals alone, because his mother had cancer. “I did a lot of struggling when I was a kid here.”

His parents were determined that he get his high school diploma.

When Mark was a 10th grader, Frank DeMiero – the music depart-

Corina Cheever/HAWKEYE

Mark O’Connor (left) performs with Carol Cook and Natalie Haas in the Theater on May 15. Together they form the Appalachian Waltz Trio with which O’Connor recorded “Crossing Bridges” and who are currently touring the nation.

ment chair at Edmonds Community College and former music department chair at Terrace – offered O’Connor an opportunity to take classes at EdCC while working toward a high school diploma, much like the present-day Running Start program. The high school’s administration wouldn’t allow it and O’Connor even recalled what the principal had told his mother: “We understand you have a very talented kid, but we don’t cater to talented kids. We see our main purpose as keeping kids off the street.”

So, O’Connor continued to take classes at Terrace, missing out on college-level education and access to the EdCC music program.

Spite over this denial and frustration with the state of the music program, combined in O’Connor’s mind to influence him not to take part in any Terrace music classes despite being a nationally respected musician.

Courtesy of Tempo

Mark O’Connor as he appeared in his sophomore and junior year yearbooks.

By his senior year, O’Connor had recorded four CD’s and won national championships in fiddling as well as playing the guitar.

As a senior, O’Connor gave the principal a piece of his mind about the state of the music program, and requested permission to teach music classes. Facing refusal from the principal, O’Connor went to the school board, and they overrode the principal’s decision, giving O’Connor two music classes to teach.

In his class performance in front of the entire school, a music teacher insulted him by recommending that the audience break out their ear plugs.

Going out of high school, O’Connor went straight into his music, full time. “Nobody (at Terrace) helped me even though I was one of the great musicians from the area.”

The star, period

Since graduating from Terrace, O’Connor has recorded 29 CD’s and has flourished as both composer and concert performer.

O’Connor works with young musicians, giving them opportunities in the professional world.

“My whole life has been about lifting people up,” he explained. He named the two other members of his current Appalachian Waltz Trio, Carol Cook and Natalie Haas, as

“I’ve always thought that music was another way to communicate to people. It’s almost like it’s therapeutic in a way.” ~Mark O’Connor class of 1979

examples. As O’Connor explained it, Carol and Natalie are getting opportunities that they wouldn’t find normally by touring with O’Connor.

O’Connor has composed such successful pieces as “Olympic Reel” and “The American Seasons: Seasons of an American Life.” He called his process of composition “scratching for ideas” by way of taking a small feeling, an emotion or a feeling inspired by an action, and turning it into something huge.

“I’ve always thought that music was another way to communicate to people,” O’Connor said. “It’s almost like it’s therapeutic in a way.”

The Hall of Famer

Not until five years ago did O’Connor even begin dealing with the trauma of his time at Terrace.

When a student had e-mailed him to confirm that he actually went to

MTHS, O’Connor realized how little was known of him back at his alma mater.

“Before that,” O’Connor said. “No one really knew how I felt about it…

Part of me hoped I could heal internally over time and gain strength.”

The e-mail inspired O’Connor to work through his memories by writing a journal about his experience.

When orchestra teacher Jennifer Schillen invited O’Connor to present a workshop to Terrace students, he decided it was time to return. “I would never turn this school down if I was already in the area… I just wanted an invitation.”

When he arrived on May 15, O’Connor listened to the Terrace orchestra play his original composition “Appalachian Waltz,” and performed several songs with his Appalachian Waltz Trio, including one he had first composed when he was 16.

To honor his success after high school as well as during, O’Connor was named the first inductee into the All-School Hall of Fame, an award which had never before been applied outside the realm of sports.

The experience went well enough that O’Connor decided, “I’d like to come back again – I would’ve sooner, but I didn’t feel like it was up to me to start calling.”

Despite his less-than-pleasant high school experience, upon hearing of Terrace students’ recent achievements, O’Connor declared, “Now I have school pride.”

The skater boy gone musical

In his 44 years of life, O’Connor has gone from playing his black Les Paul custom guitar in the tree house, to performing with Les Paul himself.

He’s gained renown across the globe, and finally managed to bring his legacy back to Terrace.

It’s not exactly what one would expect from the boy on 52nd Street who built a half-pipe in his back yard.

Indeed, the world famous Terrace alumnus was also the one who selfproclaimedly was the first skateboarder in the city of Mountlake Terrace.

So, if he evolved from skateboarder to world-famous fiddler, where does he go from here?

“I’ve got new groups, new tours, new albums coming up,” O’Connor said. “You always have to reinvent.

You can’t just stay the same and expect to remain as good.”

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23 MAY 2006

HAWKEYE

Cheryl Bentyne returns for benefit concert

By Sharon McClintock HAWKEYE staff

Cheryl Bentyne, the soprano vocalist from the Manhattan Transfer, visited MTHS and sang with Dynamics and Jazz 1.

She came in 2004 and visited again on May 10 and 11 because of her friend Barb Brister and she hopes to return next year.

She said, “The first one [visit] came and went so quickly it was like a whirlwind. I’m better prepared this time.”

She walked through the MTHS doors around 8 a.m. Wednesday with her husband, Corey Allen, and walked down to the band hall.

Bentyne met with Brett Morrison for the “Now Show” and they walked on stage together.

Morrison reported, “The third period show consisted of getting to know each other and chatting.”

He led Bentyne in an interview, followed by her singing and then Morrison interviewed her some more. Some of the question topics were how she got started in a singing career, how her father played a role in her singing and how she has stayed with the Manhattan transfers for 27 years. Morrison also asked Allen about production, the making of CDs and he talked with them both about music in general.

Afterward she and her husband left for Starbucks and returned to

Christina Montilla/Photo Manager

Cheryl Bentyne (right) sings “A Foreign Affair” with Brett Morrison and Dynamics in the Cheryl Bentyne Benefit Concert

practice songs with Dynamics. Later, during sixth period Bentyne, Allen, Morrison, two other students and T.J. Sullivan, the choir director, sat around talking.

Thursday, Bentyne practiced

with Jazz 1 during 4th period and Dynamics during 5th period. She practiced songs with Jazz 1 and both Allen and she would give the group suggestions and make adjustments to the songs. Kristen Voetmann said,

‘Code’ rakes in big bucks despite mediocre reviews

By Garrett Westphal A&E Editor

Despite horrid reviews from critics, “The Da Vinci Code” pleased audiences over its opening weekend – gaining the top spot at the box office.

Ron Howard’s interpretation of Dan Brown’s novel, “The Da Vinci Code” had many film critics hurtling bad reviews about this film saying that it was a horrible ■ “The Da Vinci adaptaCode” opened tion, that with a groundnothing breaking was new or fancy $224 million about it worldwide or that too many things were missing from the book. But did audiences around the world care? Not at all.

In fact, “The Da Vinci Code” opened with a ground breaking $224 million worldwide. In the U.S. and Canada alone, the movie grossed nearly $77 million.

Now, I did not read the book before hand, nor was I a big fan of it when everyone else would talk about it non-stop and get into little discussions and arguments about it. So, when I went to see it, I had no previous biased opinions and I didn’t get angry or frustrated when something was missing or they left something out that was in the book. I saw it for what it was, a movie, and I enjoyed it greatly. I didn’t have any problems with understanding what was going on and in fact I had a lot of fun guessing and solving the clues for the first time when I was watching it in the theater.

So, people who have already read the book

then saw the movie will see a very well done adaptation of the book into the film. Or, if you’re seeing it and experiencing it for the first time in theaters, either way, “The Da Vinci Code” is not a film to miss.

Granted the “main” characters of this film are Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon and Audrey Tautou as Sophie Neveu, it seemed that Ian McKellen, Sir Leigh Teabing, stole the show.

From his superb acting skills, great humor, and wonderfully delightful lines, McKellen definitely spiced up the movie, though there were a few lines that had me thinking about “Lord of the Rings.” Another character, that was not as joyful or uplifting as McKellen was, but really added this creepy, uncomfortable sense was the Opus Dei monk Silas played

by Paul Bettany. Bettany’s character gave off the sense that whenever he’s on screen, something bad is going to happen, or something is wrong. Plus, the make up they chose for him really enhances his evil character.

When I saw “The Da Vinci Code,” I saw it with someone who read the book and loved it.

“Some things, such as the clues or events were a little out of order, and a few things weren’t explained fully like they were in the book,” she said. Now this is something that happens in most book to film cases. The people who make these films have to leave some things out because of time constraints and budget concerns. It would be difficult to fit every single detail from the book, nor would anyone want to go watch a six-hour movie.

This film is a great thrill ride of suspense, action, mystery, and man booty (indeed, there is a lot of male nudity). Audiences will have a great time following the clues and solving “The Da Vinci Code” for themselves throughout this highly enjoyable film.

“She’s excited and willing to share what she’s learned… She had a lot of patience and a great amount of energy.”

With Dynamics she critiqued and gave input while Allen rearranged parts of the songs. Morrison said, “You’re singing with someone not only two times as old than you are but has been singing two times as long… You take it for granted to be singing with some one who has won 10 Grammies.”

Later that night, Cheryl Bentyne and Corey Allen returned to MTHS for a concert with Dynamics and Jazz Ensemble. Before the concert, she practiced with the two groups again just to get everything down.

Finally, Bentyne walked on stage and Allen took his seat at the piano.

They ran through a number of songs.

Bentyne made comments before songs and encouraged applaud for her husbands playing and later for the other group’s performances.

She sang “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” and “A Foreign Affair” with Dynamics. Brett Morrison and Bentyne sang a duet during “A Foreign Affair.” When Morrison tried to describe the emotions he had while singing with Bentyne he said, “It’s definitely a unique feeling.”

After the intermission, Bentyne sang a few songs and was accompanied by Allen on Piano. Soon after Jazz 1 walked on stage, Bentyne

jazzed it up with them. She sang, “Our Love is Here to Stay” as a duet with Terrace’s Katie Jacobson.

At the end of the concert Bentyne was given a bouquet of flowers as a thank you from MTHS and when it was through she made her way outside of the theater to sign autographs.

Cheryl Bentyne started her music career when she was 13, singing with her father’s band and participating in the school’s Drama program. She continued to sing with different bands throughout her life. In 1979 she auditioned for a part in The Manhattan Transfers, a well-known Jazz band. She has been their soprano singer for 27 years. The band has existed for 33 years.

Bentyne says that her influences are Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and her father, Herb Benthien.

When Bentyne was asked what kind of impact she hopes to have left on the Jazz and Dynamic students she said, “I hope they know that for me it didn’t happen overnight like it does in American Idol.” She said that it takes years to learn what ones voice can do and then to push it and don’t be afraid to copy other artists because when you do it teaches you.

She also advises singers to find their own style and find their own voice.

She loved hanging out with the Jazz 1 group and Dynamics because she became “more of a group singer and appreciate[s] it more.”

Spring sports are done with season; see how they finished up the year • 16

■ Which NFC West teams came out on top in the draft? • below

SPORTS

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HAWKEYE 23 MAY 2005

Late surging Hawks fall at state

By Stephanie Jones General Manager

The baseball team was bumped out of state competition last Saturday after they lost to the Auburn Trojans 6 to 1.

Once the game started and the second inning had ended, worry spread through the stands as the Trojans pulled ahead 3-0. However, the team remained confident.

The top of the third was brief as the Hawks quickly dismissed the Trojans, with three quick outs.

Confidence slowly softened when the Trojans pulled ahead with six runs and Terrace remained without any runs at the end of the sixth.

Coach Andrew Watters tried to get the boys pumped up once again for the last inning of the game.

Senior outfielder Kyle McGuire scored the only run for Terrace in the top of the seventh.

Though Terrace dealt with the hard 6-1 loss, the team did not leave the Stephanie Jones/HAWKEYE game with too much disappointBryan Barnes attempts to get the force out on an Auburn player in Saturday’s opening round loss ment. in the state tournament.

“Us making it this far shows them

■ The Hawks finished the season with a 10-8 record in WesCo South (MTHS) that we are here for a reason,” senior shortstop Bryan Barnes said.

“I feel that it went pretty good. The important part is that we got to state and had fun,” junior left fielder Wes Pair said.

Fans and critics were amazed and excited that they made it as far as they did.

“Toward the end of the season we (the team) really pulled together,” junior designated hitter David Miller said.

“Hopefully next year we step up and do the same thing as this year except go into the playoffs with a better record.”

Junior pitcher Josh Starkenburg said, “The team worked real hard at practice. The overall dedication of the team, I thought it was great.”

2006 4A Baseball State Tournament First Round

Auburn HAWKS Em. Ridge Woodinville Snohomish Hud. Bay Kentwood Capital

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Auburn

Semifinals

S. Kitsap

Champion

Auburn Woodinville

Jackson Jackson

Championship

Hud. Bay Kentwood Kentwood

Quarterfinals

The semifinals and the championship games will take place on May 26 and May 27 at Safeco Field.

Auburn will play Kentwood Friday at 4 p.m. Then at 7 p.m. Jackson will play Tahoma. The game for 3rd place is Saturday at 1 p.m., and the championship game is at 7 p.m. that same day.

Tahoma Tahoma Southridge

First Round

S. Kitsap Puyallup Lake Wash.

Jackson Davis Tahoma Southridge Ferris

SPORTS TALK

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The NFC West: Which team had the better draft?

he 2006 NFL draft was one that had many twists. Star USC Trojan running back Reggie Bush was not the No. 1 pick over all in the draft; he fell to the New Orleans Saints who had the second over all pick.

The Tennessee Titans did immensely well, picking up not only the staring quarterback Vince Young from the national champions Texas Longhorns, but running back LenDale White. White played behind Reggie Bush for the USC Trojans.

Brady Barnes Even with all of the exciting picks, the Sports Writer only ones that matter have to do with the NFC (National Football Conference) West. Your Seattle Seahawks compete against three other teams in the NFC West: the St. Louis Rams, the Arizona Cardinals, and the San Francisco 49ers. In Issue No. 7 I talked about how these teams could improve during free agency.

Now I will explain how each team did in the draft.

With 10 picks overall the St. Louis Rams could have been a little bit wiser with their picks. Their first pick – Tye Hill from Clemson – will compete for a starting position

right off the bat, and hopefully give some attitude to the Ram’s defense. The Rams picked up two defensive linemen and two linebackers which will give them depth and options. One of the poor choices they made was not using their second pick to pick up tight end Joe Klopfenstein from Colorado, but using their fifth pick to nab another unneeded tight end.

The Arizona Cardinals have a solid set of receivers and with their first pick in the draft they picked 2005 Heisman winner quarterback Matt Leinart as the perfect way to accent them. Leinart will be able to learn from former Pro Bowler Curt Warner, and grow into a quarterback who can score touchdowns. Not only did they pick someone who can put points on the board, but someone who will help him do so by protecting him – Taitusi Lutui who played with Leinart at USC. After adding two key players to their offense, Arizona added two defensive tackles and a linebacker that will give them options and help the team on the other side of the ball.

The San Francisco 49ers picked a wide variety of positions in this years draft, but not a single offensive lineman to help protect their struggling quarterback Alex Smith, who was

the first pick overall in the 2005 draft. Smith has picked up some good targets though. One of the best athletes to come out of the draft this year was tight end Vernon Davis.

Davis is a big, strong, fast tight end that will be able to get open down field and catch passes. He will start almost immediately and make a huge difference for the 49ers this upcoming season.

With the exception of defensive backs, the Seahawks did not have any holes on their team. In the first round of the draft Seattle filled that hole with Kelly Jennings, a cornerback from Miami.

From there on Seattle picked up depth for their team adding yet another defensive end, an offensive tackle and a fullback. Adding on these players will help Seattle in the long run and add on more successful seasons.

Over all, the Arizona Cardinals made the biggest improvements and will make their presence known next year in the NFC. San Francisco and St. Louis made some good picks, but I don’t see them making a change from the 2005 season.

Look for Seattle and Arizona to be competing for division champs and wild card positions.

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HAWKEYE

23 MAY 2005

Spring sports finish strong WOMEN’S GOLF

won eight of her 14 matches for the team.

South WesCo, out of 10 teams.

The Hawks finished 5th at districts out of 16 teams. Caitlin Ulvin, Elise Coons, and Brittany Zeufeldt are the strongest players and continue to work hard.

Not only has junior Elise Coon had a strong season, but she also has improved the most along with sophomore Sophia Pingul.

The Hawks are not losing any seniors next year so they should have another good season.

has had an excellent season. The team has competed well in the WesCo this year, and for the first time in 35 years the men’s team won the Edmonds School District Meet.

At the Edmonds District Meet, Eric Doyle, Dianna Hanson, Matt Beeninga, Tram Dinh, Rebecca Lance, Andrew Henning, and Josh Carey finished first in their events. There were also many other people who had great finishes in 2nd, 3rd and 4th.

The Northwest District Meet that took place last Friday, Eric Doyle won his event in the 110 hurdles, and Matt Beeninga finished second in the 800. Both will be going to the state track meet this weekend.

■ The women’s

By Jamie Postle golf team HAWKEYE staff TRACK & FIELD finished 5th

By Jordan Gisler out of 16 The women’s golf team has had a “spectacular season” Sports Editor according to coach Todd Weber. They have done their best teams at and accomplished a lot. The team finished in 5th place at districts The MTHS track & field team

MEN’S GOLF

By Jamie Postle HAWKEYE staff

The men’s golf team has had a better season than last and lots of fun. Coach Ryan Nelson said, “This season has been an improvement.”

Jordan Wall, Bobby Shoemaker and Robbie Vanisko have all done their best in fulfilling the team’s top spots. The most improved player this year would be Jordan Gisler, ending the season strong. Jonathan Cheever surprised Nelson by coming out and making varsity as a freshman.

The Hawks this year have been more organized and the players are more into playing on their own. The Hawks won their first match and have been in the middle of the pack since. The Hawks earned 7th in WesCo South out of 10 teams at districts.

Nelson said he thinks the team has the potential to be really good if they all work hard during the off-season. Nelson said he “had a blast this season” and is looking forward to next year. “If the players keep dedicated the Hawks men’s golf team will have a competitive season next year,” he said.

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HAWKWATCH: AN INSIDE LOOK AT SOME OF THE TOP HAWK ATHLETES osing his last baseball game Saturday, senior captain and shortstop Bryan Barnes expressed how proud he was of the Men’ baseball team and their achievements this season. Though Barnes enjoys watching movies and hanging out with friends, his passion is truly baseball.

With such a strong enthusiasm Barnes played hard and showed a never-ending streak of dedication to the team. Dedication to Barnes Bryan Barnes is “following through on something that you Baseball have a passion for,” adding “setting a goal and achieving it.” Barnes had played on varsity for three years of high school and got support from the two people he looks up to. “My parents have been with me this whole time, they’re the ones who keep me going.”

With the team he made a goal of making it into districts and winning one game at a time and he felt pleased with the outcome of the season. With this being Barnes last year at Terrace, it was one that will be remembered. Barnes felt that the support was an important part of the Stephanie Jones/H game, “Thanks to all the Barnes is a force at the plate fans that came out and and at short. supported us all year.”

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DRIVING SCHOOL

WOMEN’S TENNIS

By Saimon Zerom HAWKEYE staff

Mountlake Terrace women’s varsity tennis team had a very good beginning of the season this spring.

Overall, the season was very tough for the varsity because they had started out late preparing for their games.

The varsity tennis team has done a really good job this season on giving their all to the team, and their support for each other.

The tennis team won five matches out of 14 this season. Those who were chosen to go to districts said that it was a great experience.

The team has had a solid season for both doubles, and Haley Reutimann has

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SPORTSWRITERS PICKS

HAWKEYE sportswriters and guests take a shot at picking the key upcoming * Picks events. Scores were made will be tabulated as of throughout the 5/19/06 year.

Jordan Gisler Sports Editor

Brady Barnes Sports Writer

Sam Harb Guest Picker

D’Mari Sughrim Guest Picker

Greg Schwab Guest Picker

Mariners v. Baltimore 5/24

Mariners 6-2

Mariners 5-2

Orioles 8-3

Mariners 5-2

Mariners 3-1

Everett Hawks v. Stockton Lightning

Stockton 65-54

Stockton 72-40

Hawks 74-56

Hawks 60-52

Stockton 51-37

Western Conference champs (NBA)*

LA Clippers

San Antonio

LA Clippers

Dallas

Dallas

Eastern Conference champs (NBA)*

Detroit

Miami

Detroit

Cleveland

Detroit

Stanley Cup champions

Buffalo

Edmonton

Carolina

Carolina

Buffalo

Record

26/47

24/47

25/47

28/47

23/47

Percentage

.553

.510

.531

.595

.489