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Hawks 14, Seagulls 13

Terrace wins battle of the birds Hawks on the brink of back-to-back playoff appearances

By AnhViet Nguyen Sports Editor

There’s no bigger game than the homecoming game. For the Mountlake Terrace football team, it was much more than that. A win would put them one step closer to the playoffs; a loss would stop their pursuit of the playoffs short and send them home. In any case, the Hawks came out ready to play and showed their mettle.

The Terrace defense came up big in a thrilling fourth quarter to hold off the Everett Seagulls for a nail-biting 14-13 victory in a WesCo 3A showdown on Oct. 22 at Edmonds Stadium.

With Everett scoring on a 7-yard touchdown pass, the Seagulls had a chance to even the game and possibly send the game into overtime. However, a normally routine duty for the Everett kicker quickly became a nightmare. The extra point attempt was low and bounced off of a Terrace lineman, an scene reminiscent to a blocked field goal during last year’s homecoming victory over Kamiak.

“I was just praying that someone would block it or they would miss it. And it happened. I didn’t even celebrate, I was

The Hawks celebrate Friday’s 14-13 Homecoming victory over Everett with the capacity crowd of Terrace fans at Edmonds Stadium. For more sports action, see pages 15-16.

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so shocked,” senior David Turner said of the third quarter. the missed kick.

“We just had to execute and make sure Everett’s onside kick attempt with 28 we got the job done and that’s what the seconds remaining failed, and the Hawks guys came to do. That’s what we practice ran out the clock to seal the victory. But for,” Johnson, who also had 12 tackles, it took all 48 minutes to pull out the vic- said of the defense’s effort. tory.

Freshman running back Devante Downs Mountlake Terrace coach Tony Umayam led the Hawks’ offensive attack with 33 was pleased with the way his team react- carries for 129 yards and two touched to the early adversity. “I’m proud of downs. Senior running back Griffin Rash the fact that they played all 48 minutes. added nine carries for 55 yards. Rash We gave them an early 7-0 lead in the also had nine tackles on the defensive first quarter and it would be easy to hang side of the ball. your head on that. But our guys are tough On Terrace’s third offensive possession and then they fight. Our defense really of the game, Downs capped a 17 play, 81 stepped it up when they yard drive with a 2-yard needed to.” plunge for the end zone.

“I’m proud of The defense was key to Despite the Hawks outthe fact that the victory, especially gaining the Seagulls in they played all during tough situations total yardage, 153 to 60, 48 minutes. Our in the fourth quarter. the score was tied at 7-7. defense really Everett had second-andWith 15 seconds stepped it up when goal from the 11, when remaining in the third they needed to.” senior defensive back quarter, Downs took the Tony Umayam Martinze Johnson leaped pitch from quarterback Head Coach up high for an intercepHunter Rook and rushed tion in the back of the down the right sideline end zone to stop the drive. Later in the squeezing in for a 10-yard touchdown, fourth quarter, with pressure applied by putting the Hawks up 14-7. defensive lineman Jope Motokana, senior Aside from the stellar performance defensive back Zack Karels picked off a from the defense, the special teams unit pass in the back of the end zone. Karels made life more difficult for Everett, as had two interceptions, his first coming in they did not have favorable field position.

Junior Jalen Pahinui averaged 40.2 yards per punt and senior Julian Snow averaged 55.3 yards per kickoff. More importantly, both players have improved immensely since the beginning of the season.

The Hawks’ win gives an interesting twist to the WesCo 3A playoff race.

Mountlake Terrace must defeat Lynnwood on Thursday and needs Everett to lose to conference leader Glacier Peak in order to advance to the playoffs for the second straight year. The Hawks shut out Lynnwood 28-0 last year.

“Hopefully, we can get a playoff run coming out of this. We have Lynnwood next week, so hopefully we can keep the momentum going and sweep them off the field,” linebacker Mitch Haldane, who led the team with 14 tackles, said of the impact of defeating Everett.

The Hawks are feeling confident about their chances to make the playoffs again.

With every game, the Hawks continue to improve and grow together as a team. As long as the team comes out with the same energy they had during homecoming and senior night, the chants of “Terrace Power” will be heard again.

“If we keep it up, I think we can beat any team in this league. I really believe we have a lot of talent out there and a lot of hard workers. I think we got it,” Rash said.

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Mountlake Terrace Civic Center Construction pending following years of deterioration, tragedies

By Samantha Clark Opinion Editor

Amanda Adkins | Hawkeye

Voters will determine next week whether the next stage of the planned Mountlake Terrace Civic Center will move forward.

The Mountlake Terrace Civic Center building was constructed in 1961, seven years after the city was incorporated in 1954. It sits on the northwest corner of the Civic Center Campus, near the cross streets of 58th Avenue and 232nd Street.

Since 1988, the City of Mountlake Terrace has undertaken several efforts to determine the fitness of the Civic Center building for fulfilling its primary role: housing many of the administrative functions of the city government, in a safe and effective manner.

After part of the roof over City Council chambers collapsed in July 2008, Mayor Jerry Smith and city officials say they’re ready to take the next step by building a new City Hall and civic campus.

Next week, the city will ask voters to approve new property taxes to pay off a 30-year bond that would finance the project.

The $37.6 million plan, created in 2008 with help form a volunteer task force, calls for building a new three-story, 34,000-square foot City Hall according to strict environmental standards.

It’s a complete revamp of the downtown civic campus, with a new police station, underground parking, amphitheater and an 8,500-square foot community center that will double as the city’s senior center.

“Mountlake Terrace has never had much of a downtown, ever,” Councilwoman Laura Sonmore said, recalling a 1990 series of arson fires that destroyed many businesses. “It’s a way to change citizens’ lifestyles.”

The Civic Campus would include a community/ senior center, public meeting spaces, police station, city offices, emergency operations center,

a civic green connecting to Veterans Memorial Park, enhanced streets capes, ornamental garden, spray fountain, and a amphitheater as recommended by the volunteer Civic Facilities Advisory Task Force.

The plan would include sustainable construction practices and provide for year-round events such as farmers markets, public safety fairs, senior activities, dance recitals, art shows outdoor movies, and concerts.

If voters say yes, property owners wouldn’t begin paying the new tax until 2012. Under the proposal, the owner of a $256,200 house, which is the average home price in the city, would pay $3.48 a month in additional property taxes in 2012. That owner would pay $19.27 a month in additional property taxes from 2013 through 2040.

“If we don’t act now, then we don’t know what the future is going to hold in this volatile political climate having to do with finances and building construction,” Councilman John Zambrano said.

City Manager John Caulfield called the estimated civic center price conservative, noting that cities have been taking advantage of a competitive bidding environment to keep costs down.

“It’s very likely that the project is going to come in at a much lower cost than $37 million and that the impact to average resident is going to be lower than $19 a month,” he said.

If a majority of voters say yes, construction would begin in 2012 and be completed by mid to late 2013, Caulfield said.

He said city officials decided to ask the public to approve new taxes because the project’s estimated $2.6 million annual cost is more than the city has available.

Interest on the debt will amount to about $67 million over the life of the bond.

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$20 million deficit, violation of city resolution, budget cuts to community protection all hamper recreation project

By Terrah Short Hawkeye staff

The renovation of the Lynnwood Recreation Center has been underway for some time now, but do residents really know all the things affected by the money spent?

The Recreation Center plans began in July 2007. There were 15 community meetings, and there has been a high amount of community support. The largest single capital project in the Lynnwood’s history, in November 2008, the $22 million renovation was approved.

The construction alone would be $17 million, but the total cost was around $25.5 million – $3.5 million over budget.

As a city, Lynnwood is facing a $20 million deficit, though in part caused by the recession, will likely extend itself over the next two years with a small chance of anything changing to shorten that span. Expecting income of $87 million, the city had requested $102.6 million, resulting in the deficit; the city also violated its own city resolution made in 2005 to maintain a $4 million cash reserve.

The 2010 budget is stable as of now and employees have been budgeted through Dec. 31, but it is necessary for city administration to consider position reductions because they have to present a balanced 2011-12 budget

early next month.

The city recently informed 102 employees that their positions are at risk for a layoff in January 2011.

In order to help lessen the burden of this deficit and to help pay for the renovation of the Recreation Center, utility taxes have gone up on electricity and television cable, and the cuts are hitting public safety departments the hardest.

The Lynnwood Mountlake Police Department is Terrace expecting about a $9 asks voters million budget cut, to approve that being 25 pera new civic cent of their already center – minimalist budget, see story above and will cost about 20 officers their jobs, along with three confinement officers, three police cadets, four police clerks, three reserve officers, four crime prevention specialists, and two animal control officers Additionally, the fire department is facing heavy cuts as well; the jobs at risk are 12 fire fighting positions, one fire inspector, and one fire station paramedic. Their budget is being cut by $4.3 million, which is crippling and may lead to two of the fire stations to close in the upcoming years.

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Former teacher dies due to lengthy cancer battle

By Lizzie Haworth News Editor

English teacher Karen Hanson died Friday, Oct. 22 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, Hanson was 62.

“I had the opportunity to work with her for two years and I just found her to be the most caring and student-centered teacher,” Assistant Principal Erin Murphy said.

Before becoming part of MTHS Hanson was the K-12 Literacy Coordinator at the Edmonds School District office and also taught at Kings West High School.

She was known for her commitment as a mother and educator, her love of literature and her ability to get her students involved in learning and loving literature.

“She was outstanding in that aspect (connecting with students), that she could build relationships with students and help them learn,” Assistant Principal Scott Morrison said.

Hanson was involved in education nearly her entire life, and always wanted to work with kids. She was very well respected and loved at MTHS. “She will be deeply missed by her students, colleagues and administrators,” Murphy said.

Hanson is survived by her husband of 40 years, Jack; daughters Jenn Rile, Beth Hanson, son Kurt Hanson, brothers Frank Wurnig, Steve Wurnig, and Jim Wurnig and stepmother Bobbie Wurnig and two grandchildren, according to her memorial website.

A funeral mass at will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Oct. 27 at St. Olaf Church in Poulsbo.

District budget cuts eliminate campus resource officer

Student behavior coordinator position instated Mr. Williams, just because we have been without one for so long.” In fact, Terrace has been the only high school With the school’s campus resource in the district without a behavior officer lost to budget cuts, an addition coordinator until now. was made to the school – Anthony Williams is at school everyday Williams, the new student behavior from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., except for coordinator.

Tuesdays when he is at school from 7 A student might find Williams a.m. to 12:30 p.m. walking around the school, moni“There’s going to be some kids who toring the halls, or taking care of are going to hover in this office a lot referrals in his office. Before workbecause they just make bad choices,” ing at Terrace, 35-year-old Williams Williams said. “My goal is to, year by was a teacher at a middle school in year, hopefully this year, help them Nebraska, as well as a behavior dismake better choices so they’re not order teacher at Seattle’s Ingraham here very often. So, at the end of their High School. three, four years, however long they’re Last year, he worked as a behavhere, they’re like, ‘Thanks for leading ior disorder teacher at Edmonds me in the right direction’ rather than Woodway High School. Williams just slapping (them) on the wrist and works with kids who may have emosaying ‘You got detention – now get tional behavior disorder backgrounds out of here,’” Williams said. and meets with kids who get referrals Although Williams is in charge of to counsel them into getting back on giving detentions and dealing with Amanda Adkins | H track. referrals, he enjoys working with the Anthony Williams is Terrace’s new student behavior “The door is open if anyone wants to students and school administrators. coordinator. Williams was at Edmonds-Woodway talk to me about anything,” Williams High School last year.

“The school’s a pretty good school. said.

The kids pretty much like each other; Last year, the Edmonds School they respect each other,” Williams District had school resource officers – police officers who said. “I’ve been to five schools in my life, and that was the best were placed at high schools as their duty station. Officer Heidi [back to school] assembly I’ve been to. And it’s not because of Froisland had been at MTHS assisting with campus safety and what was going on in the screen – it was what was going on in supervision as the school resource officer for four years, but due the crowd.” to district budget cuts she and all but one of her fellow officers Lynnwood High School retained its campus resource officer were released. because the new campus is in unincorporated Snohomish Williams, however, is not a replacement for Froisland.

County and response time to 911 is slow since there is no police “The two are really mutually exclusive,” Principal Greg department in that area.

Schwab said. “We didn’t hire Mr. Williams because we were Eliminating campus resource officers at the other three losing Heidi. When we lost Heidi, it really became more comprehensive high schools saved approximately $70,000 per important then ever that we hire a behavior coordinator like school.

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Algebra II added to growing list of graduation requirements

By Alyssa Vallester

tive programs or Running Start through Edmonds Community College. The disGraduation requirements at MTHS are trict offers CLIP classes (credit recovery) changed, with the addition of a third year at MTHS to be put to good use for students of math for the class of 2013 and beyond. who need to catch up in order to graduate.

The class of 2013 and beyond will have The requirement for three years of math to take three years includes additional Having a strong math background of math in order to math classes taken allows students to be more graduate. In their outside of high successful in community colleges, third year, the stuschool, such as in trade schools, and in work. dents are designatclasses taken in Greg Schwab ed to take Algebra middle school.

Principal II, but could take For example, stuother forms of math according to their dents who took Algebra I and/or Geometry career plan. in middle school will only need to take one The district does not know yet which more year of math in high school, which alternatives students could take besides is Algebra II. However, they could take Algebra II. The math requirements were additional math classes if their career plan changed because Algebra II is a require- requires them to. Some optional math ment for all public four year colleges and classes include: pre-calculus, calculus, and universities in Washington state. statistics.

“Having a strong math background Other requirements include: All students allows students to be more successful in have to pass the HSPE in reading, writing, community colleges, trade schools, and in and math. The class of 2013 and beyond work. This ability to do high level of work must also pass the science HSPE. Seniors like this prepares students for many post- are required to complete and present a high school options and I think it sets culminating project based on a field of them up to be more successful,” Principal study and complete a high school and Greg Schwab said. beyond plan throughout high school.

There are also other ways to earn those “Earning a high school diploma is critihigh school credits other than going to cal for every student in order to be sucschool on regular days. Students can take cessful in whatever next steps they plan to online courses for credit, but the online take beyond high school,” Schwab said. provider must be one that the district Whether it be college, the military, a approves. trade school, or simply getting a job, havSchwab advises students to talk to their ing a high school diploma is something counselors about the credits that could be that every student should work toward, earned. Another way is to apply to alterna- Schwab said.

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Assembly worries

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or the seniors in Hawkeye there was a general dislike of the mandatory senior meeting on Thursday.

Ending our “Power HUB” earlier than previous years, along with the evacuation, a fear that the assembly would be canceled was rooted in our spirited hearts. But to our delight the assembly did happen and was awesome.

ASB outdid themselves and we are extremely proud and appreciative of all their hard work. The assembly was how the seniors in Hawkeye wanted our last homecoming assembly to be.

The crazy antics in the morning just made it more memorable.

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Animal usage:

Merciful and usual treatment

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nimal testing has always benefited mankind.

Without it we would not have vaccines that save millions of human lives like vaccines for polio and rabies, nor would we have insulin.

What would be more tragic, thousands of Africans dying everyday due to the absence of a vaccine for AIDS, or a couple Toby Sauceda dogs having irritated skin? We Hawkeye staff need to get out of the immature mindset of thinking “Oh no, poor rats getting tested on” and realize that testing is a vital part of the medical community.

Not only does testing on animals give us a better outlook on cures for human diseases, but it saves an incredible number of both animal and human lives.

If we ever want to advance in the field of medicine, then testing on animals is a must. Those protesting for the prevention or banning of testing are not helping us in anyway.

The only option we have is to ensure that the facilities that are carrying out the practice are doing so in an ethical and proper manner.

If animal testing were banned, it would mean us losing the only opportunity we have on gaining information to help us prevent millions of deaths in both man and animal.

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any an editorial have been published in the Hawkeye regarding the bikini-clad coffee establishment down the street. Recently, the coffee stand was bought out and the name changed from Blendz to Head Rush was accompanied by a change in uniform and a high-lighter green paint job. Now family friendly, “Head Rush” serves Urban City coffee and will be competing with the multiple coffee stands on the same corner. Whether students will miss the old ways of Blendz or appreciate the change to Head Rush, the Hawkeye staff will definitely not miss the variety of outfits worn by the bikini baristas.

How the game was won

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fter a great week of spirit days and overall excitement preceding the homecoming game, the football team had a must-win game, needing to defeat Everett to stay in the playoff hunt. It took all 48 minutes to get the job done, but the team escaped Edmonds Stadium with a narrow victory in front of hundreds of red-clad fans. People outside of Mountlake Terrace are starting to take notice as the Hawks are now a step closer toward advancing to the playoffs for the second straight year. Next up: another must-win game against our district rival Lynnwood.

The staff editorial represents the views of the Editorial Board

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exting being banned from use while class is in session makes perfect sense. Since it can be a major distraction and completely divert your attention from the teacher, it doesn’t seem like there should be a reason to allow it during class. Of course, texting is voluntary.

Those that wish to text should be able to text and receive the Ira Wahlmeier Editorial Editor grades that they earn and work for. Those that do not wish to text will not, and will also get the grades that they earn and work for. It seems incredibly improbable that allowing texting would make the grades drop for those who do not try anyway.

Nobody can control whether or not a student wishes to succeed in school, so it wouldn’t matter if a student that doesn’t care decides to start texting in class since they

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aren’t going to succeed in the first place.

I’m not saying “let’s encourage students to fail” in any way. I’m simply saying we need to stop forcing kids to focus on one thing without incredibly minor distractions.

What do I’m definitely hoping that teachyou think? ers don’t think that we don’t text Write a letter to while doing our homework. I’m the editor also hoping that teachers know about that students talk in class already. texting in I know that I can pay attention class in class as well as retain information while texting or talking.

I also know that I am not the same as the other 1,400 students who go to Mountlake Terrace High School, and there are definitely students who cannot learn with minor distractions.

Still, those students are in no way required to text. No student is, and at this point no student is allowed to.

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So, how was your Homecoming?

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Love Mountlake Terrace High School… are times when I have to make decisions and I want you to love it to. for the good of students and staff. These I graduated from are not always popular decisions but in my Ballard High in heart I feel they are the right decisions. Let 1974 and I loved me first preface my upcoming comments every minute of with the fact that all student activities are my high school just that, “student activities run and orgaexperience. Why? nized by students.” My job is to guide them In the ’70s our and to give input when needed. I don’t BHS community make these decisions without consulting Kim Stewart cared about each with administration as a fail-safe way to ASB & Activities Coordinator other. We wanted make sure I am not over-reacting. All of everyone to be this year’s Homecoming activities were part of the experience regardless of who planned by students and, yes, I did veto they were. I have also worked at two other two things for the good of the school. I said high schools and can say without reservano to “Jersey Shore Day” and no to a video tion, MTHS is the greatest that a group in our build“If there are place to work and I feel very ing wanted to show. I love students and lucky to work here every it when students from outparents who feel day. Our entire staff, from side of ASB are involved the need to bash administrators to teachers in assemblies or activities. someone, then I am to support staff as well as We had over 200 differyour man.” students care about every ent students be part of the student and their well-being.

Homecoming Assembly in That cannot be said about other places I some way. However there is protocol. First have worked. and foremost they must get the OK from So, what’s my point you say? Recently ASB. After that I preview all assembly practhe ASB was recognized as one of the few tices and videos before they are allowed “Outstanding” leadership organizations in (IGE and the humor triangle are part of the state of Washington. This was achieved this protocol). because of our ASB’s commitment over the If there are still students and parents who past five years to their school, community feel the need to bash someone, then I am service and their efforts to help students at your man. Know your facts before blaming MTHS feel connected. This year’s ASB has ASB. Or here is a novel concept, come talk continued to make this a point of emphasis with them instead of dragging their names as well. When students feel connected they through the mud in an online blog. How feel safe and do better in school. Wow! about a thank you to kids who worked What an easy thing to do. If we ALL took so hard to make Homecoming a positive a minute to bury our cool cards and our experience, like the ones who showed up egos and treated each other with respect, Saturday at 8 a.m. and spent the whole day empathy and as friends, I truly believe this decorating for the dance. When we start would be the finest school in the nation. believing “It’s About Us” not “me” this will As an Activities/Athletic Director there truly be a great school.

Letter to the Editor

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couple of recent incidents involving Since when did it become OK to belittle our student body have me kind of or ridicule underclassmen? I know, I bugged. Since know, “seniors rule.” Yes, we all know this I get to write is your senior year and that you are really this column for excited about it. But why boo the undereach edition of classmen? That makes no sense to me. the Hawkeye, I Why create division in our school? Then thought I’d make came Homecoming. And what a change. this a topic.

I must admit that I was pretty nervous Simply put — about the week and what would come Greg Schwab what’s with all of it. Seniors and juniors, you all really MTHS Principal the booing and showed the freshmen and sophomores negative cheering going on this year? how to act. It was so great to see such a Twice now I have heard it from our stushowing of unity and school spirit. The dent body and I really don’t like it. whole week ending with the assembly on The first time I heard Thursday reminded me of it was at a recent Friday just how amazing our stu“We are the kind football game at the stadent body is and how much of school and dium. We were playing school spirit we have here. student body that Meadowdale and it was One of the things I am has fun, shows a great game. And yet, always very proud to tell incredible spirit when it came time for others about is the amazing and energy, and Meadowdale to run on to school spirit we have here. most importantly is the field, we greeted them Terrace is unlike any other positive.” with a loud “boo.” place because of the spirit Something we haven’t that you all show at assemdone in a long time. I won’t say never blies and games. I think you all made that because I’m sure students have before, but focus of what we do. it has been a long time.

Seniors, you made it your responsibilI looked up in the crowd and for the ity to show the underclassmen what it most part it stopped. There were a few means to be spirited and to be classy and laughs but still I didn’t like the fact that to be positive, support each other, and this was how we were representing ourhave fun. We showed once again that selves at a very public event. there is no place in our school for negaThen there was our Fall Sports tivity. There is no place in our school for Assembly. Led by our seniors, there were ridiculing underclassmen at assemblies. several times during the assembly where We cheer for each other. We are the kind the students in the crowd thought it was of school and student body that has fun, OK to boo the freshmen. shows incredible spirit and energy, and “Welcome to Terrace and your first pep most importantly is positive and supports assembly. BOOOOO…” That wasn’t very everyone who is a part of our school. cool and definitely not who I think we are Thank you to all of you for a great week as a school and a student body. and for a great showing of school spirit.

HawkTalk

Q: Do you think school spirit has declined during your time at Terrace?

homecoming recap

Senior says this was the ‘worst’ homecoming, schedule prevented spirit Dear editor: As a senior our last homecoming means more than the world to us, and it feels as if it has been snatched from us. Many of us feel like having the senior meeting the morning of the assembly knocked down our spirit level. Half of the information they told us applied only to the people attending college, we already knew, or it could’ve been emailed to us.

For all three years of school, you look up at the stands, and think “I can’t wait to be up there.” We work hard to get to our senior year, and that is the one of the highlights of it.

Also choosing a week that had no school on Friday knocked our spirit down more, we had to wait 24 hours to get pumped again to defeat Everett.

At the assembly there was no video of the sports teams. And rumors that no one wanted to even do the light show.

There were also not a lot of teachers who wanted to be a (dance) chaperone, and we already had to cancel our first dance due to the same problem. The DJ we hired for the homecoming dance was a joke, he played songs that should be on Kidz Bop. I would have to say that this is the worst homecoming I’ve experienced when it should have been the best.

Of course we all still had fun, but seniors were robbed some of their spirit.

Alesha Chamness senior

What do you think? How was your homecoming? Do you agree? Disagree? Write a letter to the editor and share your thoughts about homecoming and anything else that matters to you and then watch for it in the next issue of the Hawkeye.

Danajhirae Travis

George Dremousis

I think spirit has gone up. A lot of people are involved, and the posters are amazing.

Not changed, just different.

freshman

history teacher

Bryce Kolbo sophomore

Yes, not many students have participated in the spirit days.

Morgan Anderson

Kelby Brown

Yes, definitely. I think people don’t really care anymore.

It’s not the same it’s definitely changed. The hallways are different.

junior

senior

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Living life the Wright way

Story by Samantha Clark Photos by Amanda Adkins Hawkeye staff

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ormer Terrace alumnus Yoshi Wright is dressed in all-dark colors with a fitted cap, jacket, tee, slim jeans, and sneakers. He looks like a poster child for street wear. His demeanor is calm, cool and collected. Wright introduces himself with an infectious smile and his radiating confidence seeps into the interview.

Creator of the dance group Kontagious Movement, Wright remembers himself as genuine wallflower at dances, never one to put himself out there. “I’ve always really liked dancing but I was always afraid to do it,” he says.

That all changed when he and his family took a trip to San Francisco. While waiting for the trolley, Wright noticed a group of b-boys breaking in the streets. He was so captivated by their style that he stayed to watch them finish.

“I came back to school thinking that was the coolest thing I’d ever seen,” he says.

Learning how to break dance wouldn’t come easy for Wright.

With YouTube nonexistent and no mentor to teach him, Wright learned his moves from written tutorials, knowing that sometimes it’s up to the individual to reach outside the norm in order to find a place to create something of his own.

Choosing to pursue break dancing instead of jazz band, Wright quit band and focused all of his attention on breaking. Everyday after school he danced in the HUB, but he said with a slight frown, “You weren’t allowed to dance down in the HUB, but we did anyways and we’d get kicked out on a daily basis.”

Because of this reoccurring dilemma, Wright and other breakers started the very first Hip Hop club in 2003 with Sue VanSenus as the adviser. Now they were able to dance until their hearts were content. VanSenus made sure that the club would be recognized. The winter sports assembly proved to be the perfect opportunity for such recognition. They won the first place trophy and went on to win the second place trophy at districts. Once it was all over, their hunger for more was overwhelming. “We just lived for the next sports assembly or a talent show or something like that.”

Breaking proved to be a dangerous gig: Wright dislocated his shoulder while attempting a handspring. His advice: “you should probably go to gymnastics if you’re going to learn how to do those.” Ending up with a shoulder surgery that cost him 6 months of dancing, he “figured I’d just find a way to get around it and practice the stuff I can do for the time being, so I went over every move on my feet that I could do.”

For his senior project, Wright choreographed a dance that he and his friends performed at various schools in the district.

He combined the names of two other dance groups he was also involved in, Art of Movement and Kontagious, and Wright’s own dance group, Kontagious Movement was born. “What I wanted from this team was really good onstage chemistry, so

everyone looks like they’re having fun onstage; that’s like the whole vibe you get from watching us.”

Graduation came and went and still Kontagious Movement was going strong. “We all had the same common goal, to make a name for ourselves.” Wright and other former Hawks went on to win the World of Dance Competition, a national competition in Seattle, which showcased everything from popping and locking, to vogue and hip-hop. Flashing a wide smile, Wright pointed up to the top of a movie shelf and directs our attention to first place trophies from Canada, California, and Las Vegas. Among the many accomplishments, he has also opened for T. Pain, Ludacris, and Mike Jones, but the crowning jewel would be the group’s appearance on “So You Think You Can Dance?”

Unfortunately, shortly after their recent success, Kontagious Movement decided to disband, ending on a high note. Wright assures that there are no harsh feelings, but that the passion for break is still swelling inside him.

Because Kontagious Movement broke up before one last gig they were signed up for, Wright has “a new team in the making, its called Hip Hop Anonymous, after the movie big daddy.” Hip Hop Anonymous will be performing once to chase after the first place trophy during Kollaboration, a dance competition featured in Seattle. For more information, visit www.kollaborationseattle.org.

After the competition, Wright wants to share his passion for dance through teaching. “Its a way for me to dance and make a living at the same time.

I’m not as passionate about teaching, but I just like to dance.”

Wright wants to continue to teach as much as he can and focus his energy on his students before he moves to Los Angeles to take his career to the next level.

Since high school, not much has changed for Wright. He’s still the same relaxed, confident guy, and the only thing you could say has changed is his success.

Although the Seattle Dance community isn’t very big, Wright says “the thing that’s changed is how people look at me after the thing’s I’ve done...they respect me.”

Wright’s advice for fellow artists who want to pursue their abilities reflects his character: “no matter what, just keep going with it. Its going to sound really cliché when I say this, but if its something you love to do, find a way to do it because you never know when your chance is going to come or what’s going to come later.”

Loyally, Wright speaks of Terrace in a way that only a former Hawk could.

“I guess just the fact that wherever I’ve gone in the world, or whatever competition I’ve done or whoever I’ve met, no matter where they’re from, I always sat that I came from Mountlake terrace high school and that’s where I started.”

The nourishment that b-boying provides isn’t a quick sugary snack. It’s a well-balanced meal, with each bite carefully planned out and slowly savored. The flavor is there, but it’s meant to sustain and not just to entertain.

“I don’t dance because it’s the cool thing to do, I dance because its just what I love to do,” he says. Proving that once a b-boy always a b-boy and Yoshi isn’t about to give it up, even if that means dancing in the streets.

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“Wherever I’ve gone in the world, or whatever competition I’ve done or whoever I’ve met, no matter where they’re from, I always say that I came from Mountlake Terrace High school, and that’s where I started.”

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Homecoming 2010 Spirit lifts Hawks to a fairy tale finalé

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Story by Devyn Cox Photos by Devyn Cox, Navarre Kerr and Hawkeye staff

warms of scarlet, silver, black and white roamed into the school. Class color day, the most spirited day of Homecoming Week, rounded out the dress-up days last Thursday. Other days included Nerd Day, Harry Potter Day, Disney Day, Preschool Day, and Class Theme Day. This year the freshmen embodied Cinderella, sophomores came as Peter Pan, the juniors strolled down the yellow brick road as characters from The Wizard of Oz, while the seniors came from far, far away as characters from Shrek.

After six short periods filled with excited chatter, the assembly took place. Flickering lights, loud music and the smiles of many were the distinguished factors of the 2010 Homecoming Assembly. The words “Nadine, lights!” uttered by Mountlake Terrace’s ASB president Tanner Gregory, will live in infamy for years to come.

A light show, dance teams, cheer squad, and Terrace pride were all present at the assembly that day. Including a special performance by Jhan Hmml.

After being filled up with hot dogs and other delectable(s) provided

by the MTHS Booster Club, Hawks fans shuffled into the Edmonds Stadium bleachers last Friday afternoon representing their class and the school, while trying to maintain a comfortable body temperature in the crisp fall air.

With the thump of the spirit drum radiating through the Terracean blood, mixed with the anticipation of the game against highly-touted Everett, the crowd was ready for whatever the outcome.

And what an outcome! At 7:27 p.m. the Hawks walked away the victors with a score of 14 to 13 over the Seagulls. The complete happiness was not felt only by the team, but by the crowd. Terrace alumni, parents, community fans and current students were filled with joy.

The primping began early Saturday for many students, including haircuts and up-dos, manicures and last minute shopping. At 9 p.m. the cars rolled up and out walked students in their finest.

Terraceans partied the night away to ACDC, Journey, hip-hop and the Electric Slide. The HUB was decorated with fairy tale-like care by members of the ASB. Even pouring rain from the season’s biggest storm couldn’t ruin the moods of the students after the dance.

Top Left: Cheerleaders display the sign for the football crowd to see.

Middle Left: Mitch Haldane carries the ball for the Hawks as an Everett defender closes in.

Bottom Left: Homecoming Court of 2010 being presented to their subjects.

Middle: Cheerleaders lead juniors and freshmen in the SuperSonic.

Top Right: Bennett Norman and Forest Jackson keep the beat on the Spirit Drum.

Middle Right: Senior guys nominated for Homecoming court.

Bottom Right: Freshmen Kayla Wheeler and Joscelyn Princesa rejoice after the winning the assembly dance-off.

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Homecoming 2010 Spirit lifts Hawks to a fairy tale finalé

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Story by Devyn Cox Photos by Devyn Cox, Navarre Kerr and Hawkeye staff

warms of scarlet, silver, black and white roamed into the school. Class color day, the most spirited day of Homecoming Week, rounded out the dress-up days last Thursday. Other days included Nerd Day, Harry Potter Day, Disney Day, Preschool Day, and Class Theme Day. This year the freshmen embodied Cinderella, sophomores came as Peter Pan, the juniors strolled down the yellow brick road as characters from The Wizard of Oz, while the seniors came from far, far away as characters from Shrek.

After six short periods filled with excited chatter, the assembly took place. Flickering lights, loud music and the smiles of many were the distinguished factors of the 2010 Homecoming Assembly. The words “Nadine, lights!” uttered by Mountlake Terrace’s ASB president Tanner Gregory, will live in infamy for years to come.

A light show, dance teams, cheer squad, and Terrace pride were all present at the assembly that day. Including a special performance by Jhan Hmml.

After being filled up with hot dogs and other delectable(s) provided

by the MTHS Booster Club, Hawks fans shuffled into the Edmonds Stadium bleachers last Friday afternoon representing their class and the school, while trying to maintain a comfortable body temperature in the crisp fall air.

With the thump of the spirit drum radiating through the Terracean blood, mixed with the anticipation of the game against highly-touted Everett, the crowd was ready for whatever the outcome.

And what an outcome! At 7:27 p.m. the Hawks walked away the victors with a score of 14 to 13 over the Seagulls. The complete happiness was not felt only by the team, but by the crowd. Terrace alumni, parents, community fans and current students were filled with joy.

The primping began early Saturday for many students, including haircuts and up-dos, manicures and last minute shopping. At 9 p.m. the cars rolled up and out walked students in their finest.

Terraceans partied the night away to ACDC, Journey, hip-hop and the Electric Slide. The HUB was decorated with fairy tale-like care by members of the ASB. Even pouring rain from the season’s biggest storm couldn’t ruin the moods of the students after the dance.

Top Left: Cheerleaders display the sign for the football crowd to see.

Middle Left: Mitch Haldane carries the ball for the Hawks as an Everett defender closes in.

Bottom Left: Homecoming Court of 2010 being presented to their subjects.

Middle: Cheerleaders lead juniors and freshmen in the SuperSonic.

Top Right: Bennett Norman and Forest Jackson keep the beat on the Spirit Drum.

Middle Right: Senior guys nominated for Homecoming court.

Bottom Right: Freshmen Kayla Wheeler and Joscelyn Princesa rejoice after the winning the assembly dance-off.

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Which is best for you?

Story by Edith Lo Graphic by Heidi Lara-Flores Hawkeye staff

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hether a student is a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, sooner or later he or she will most likely experience the pressures of taking standardized tests for college admissions. When it comes to taking standardized tests for college, the Collegeboard-owned SAT probably comes to mind.

For those who might not know, the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is the most widely used college admission test in the world. It tests a student’s skills in reading, writing, and math; many people take the SAT for the first time in their junior or senior year of high school. Most colleges in the United States use the SAT as a major admissions factor.

Although another form of collegeadmission standardized testing known as the ACT (American College Testing) has been around since 1959, it didn’t attract major attention until 2007 when every single four-year U.S. college began to accept ACT or SAT. Twenty years ago, 1,093,833 students took the SAT while 817,000 students took the ACT in the United States.

For the class of 2010, 1,547, 990 students took the SAT while 1,568,835 students took the ACT. The ACT might be a better choice for those who just can’t seem to get the hang of the SAT. However, if a

student has not taken either, how might score higher on one test or the does he or she know which test is the other. right one for him or her?

According to MTHS counselor Pam The SAT focuses mainly on problem Salvatore “One out of five [students] solving and general reasoning skills, will do significantly better on one while the ACT is more curriculum or the other. In those cases it can based. While colleges swear that they help a student get into the college of do not prefer the SAT over the ACT their choice.” Salvatore then went on and vice versa, some college counsel- to point out that “Most importantly ors still believe otherwise.

I recommend juniors take the ACT Here are some tips and questions and/or SAT in spring of junior year that will help because coldetermine lege admissions “One out of five [students] which test is dates are soonwill do significantly better better suited for er, so if they on one or the other. In those students who want to retake cases it can help a student are not sure in the fall [as a get into the college of their which test to senior] they still choice.” take. have time.”

The most Although the Pam Salvatore mths counselor important thing SAT and ACT to consider when deciding are meant to test a student’s to take the SAT or ACT is checking knowledge of the basic principles that to make sure if the desired college(s) are taught in high school, both tests require one test or the other. Many are backed by different philosophies, colleges will accept ACT scores, but formats, and subject matters. The still require the SAT to be part of the SAT strives to test innate test taking admissions application. skills through the use of tricky and If the college accepts either, then the confusing phrases, as well as the abilstudent should take the test that is ity to identify what the question is better suited to his skills. Be aware of really asking. all options; it is always smart to careThe ACT, on the other hand, tries to fully look over the college require- assess the exact knowledge that has ments before registering for any test. been acquired through the student’s People with different approaches to high school curriculum. When decidlearning are separated into two groups ing which test to take, one should by college counselors. Depending on consider his personal strengths as which group a student belongs to, he well as the subjects tested by both

tests. The ACT tests a larger range of subjects, so it might seem harder.

However, questions on the SAT are deliberately worded in a way that might confuse the test taker, though it may deal with simpler topics than the ACT. Another thing is that ACT scores can be improved simply by studying the actual subjects, but in order for SAT scores to improve it is necessary to understand the tricks of test-taking.

Format-wise, there really is not that much of a difference. There are 4 sections on the ACT with a total time of 175 minutes (plus an optional 30 minute writing test). The SAT has 3 sections (plus 1 experimental section) and lasts for a total of 225 minutes (plus a 25 minute experimental section).

Money and time permit, a student should consider taking both the SAT and ACT. This way, not only can the higher score be chosen to submit to colleges, but retakers will also have the experience of taking both tests and be able to decide which one will benefit scores and chances at college admissions the most.

While there are differences between the SAT and ACT, both ultimately test the ability to think and a student’s knowledge of the fundamentals of high school education. In the end, choosing to take the SAT, ACT, or both, is really a matter of personal skill and preference.

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Sorelli Pizza

Welcome to the neighborhood

By Carly Wicklander, Devyn Cox, Jordyn Clark, and Tanner Gregory Hawkeye staff

The rush of hot air and comforting smell of warm bread immediately hits you as the door opens. Sorelli Pizza, a Mountlake Terrace establishment located on 44th Avenue just six blocks south of the high school recently reopened its doors. With new owners, menu items, and some updated physical features this small establishment is making a big name for itself.

Devin Klaudt and Kelly Dougan took upon themselves the major responsibilities of running a successful pizza parlor in a small town. Klaudt and Dougan split ownership duties into three categories: food, money, and scheduling. Although Dougan handles the scheduling of working days amongst the Sorelli workers, Devin handles the task of creating food items for the menu; while his wife, Kimberly, controls the finances.

Although the name hasn’t changed, both new and old customers will surely notice a profound difference in the overall quality of Sorelli Pizza parlor.

With new management comes new panache; and the owners certainly added plenty of that. Some modern changes include: multiple flat screens that draw in sport fans out of the woodwork to a friendly place to

discuss the game. A kid’s corner has been added for the young ones unable to sit through a meal, plus a clean outdoor area right out front for customers to enjoy their meals during the rare days the sun makes an appearance.

Sorelli Pizza has quickly become the hot spot for many Terrace residents – holding events such as karaoke night, and Sorelli’s own fantasy football team.

The Hawkeye staff consensus is simple: “AMAZING!” In an Oprah like vibrato of course.

Many public figures, such as longtime musical guru Frank DeMiero, have given their vote of confidence in the business. “[Sorelli Pizza] is one of the best pizza places in town, save my home of course!” he said. What you need to know about DeMiero is that he is a very strong blooded Italian. He takes pride in his Italian cuisine and to get his vote of confidence is an extreme honor. DeMiero has held several personal parties there due to the great-tasting food, extremely friendly portions, and the overwhelming friendly service that the establishment provides.

Thanks to a helpful Sorelli employee, Klaudt was able to create the perfect pizza crust. Out of all the staff, only two know the secret ingredient that makes their dough so delectable. Even though Klaudt has no formal culinary training, his recipes could rival the likes of Bobby Flay and Mario Batali, constructing his final product through a trial and error process; ending with finished dough that is made fresh every morning for the customers to enjoy.

Adding a personal touch to the menu, each item featured has a background story. Items such as the Albino, named after the fair skinned blonde haired

co-owner, Kelly Dougan, the pizza includes alfredo sauce, chicken, Canadian bacon, and mushrooms.

Vegetables in reds and greens, decorate the faces of browned mozzarella cheese, the building block of their delicious pizzas. A blend of spices, which perfectly compliment each other, are added to the sauce making the rare cheese-less bite enjoyable.

With appetizers like buttery bread-sticks, spicy chicken wings, and Caesar salad among others, Sorelli Pizza has modernized the classics of a pizza parlor and have changed to meet the needs of the customers – a rare thing found in customer service these days. Vegetarians don’t miss out when dining at Sorelli Pizza Parlor either. With a variety of vegetables a delicious meal is surely guaranteed.

Churning sounds can be heard from behind the counter stimulating the excitement of the customer.

Homemade milkshakes have become a quick favorite among new and old Sorelli regulars. Coming in a variety of flavors including strawberry, chocolate, caramel, butterscotch, banana, blackberry, vanilla, and peanut butter, these creamy sweets are the perfect additions to a savory meal.

Being located so close to a high school, Sorelli Pizza has taken the presence of students into consideration and has even created a deal just for MTHS students from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students with an ASB card can get a slice of pizza or a chicken Caesar salad and a refillable soda for just $4, milk shakes and floats normally $3 each are lowered to just $2.

With serving sizes appropriate for NFL players, the deal on a filling lunch is unbeatable. With Pizza Man removed from the community a locally owned pizza place with good food for inexpensive prices is what the people of Mountlake Terrace need. A new addition to our small community is being welcomed with open arms and a watering mouth.

Sorelli Pizza 22402 44th AVE W Mountlake Terrace WA 98043 425.670.8600 Devyn Cox | Hawkeye

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Going green? Turn to vegetarianism

By Kyra Dahlman Hawkeye staff

Every day, young men and women are choosing to live a healthier and longer life by becoming vegetarians, people who do not eat any animal flesh. This can also be referred to as vegetarianism.

According to a study pulled by the Vegetarian Times, there are currently 7.3 million American vegetarians.

Is refusing to eat something that once lived a healthy lifestyle change? There are four different types of vegetarians, and they are Vegetarians, Pescatarians, SemiVegetarians, and Vegans.

A Vegetarian is someone who does not eat beef, poultry, fish, shellfish, or any other animal flesh. Pescatarians follow a vegetarian diet, but make an exception to eat seafood.

Semi-Vegetarians also follow a vegetarian diet, but on occasion eat meat. Some vegetarians decide not to eat eggs and dairy and are known as Vegans.

According to the World Cancer Research Fund, following a vegetarian diet reduces the risk of cancer by 40 percent, because a vegetarian diet has no red meat.

Red meat is high in saturated fat, which raises blood cholesterol.

The cause of cancer in red meats has not been found, but researchers are slowly researching why it causes cancer. Becoming a vegetarian can also reduce the risk of obesity; 15 percent of men and 16.5 percent of women are obese.

Vegetarians gain a lower proportion of their energy from fat and suffer less from

obesity. The American Dietetic Association says that a vegetarian diet is more common among adolescents, because they are using vegetarianism to cover up a current eating disorder.

Besides the health benefits, there are other reasons to switch to being a vegetarian. It supports the stop of using animals as food.

In 2008 Vegetarian Times conducted a survey with 11.9 million vegetarians and 54 percent said that they were vegetarians because of animal welfare.

Certain religions

In the same 2008 Vegetarian Times survey, 47 percent of the people became a vegetarian because of the condition the environment is in when meat is processed.

Fish populations are declining, and lifesustaining rainforests are being chopped down in order to make animal grazing fields.

According to youryogi.com, animals in the United States produce around 30 times more excre-

ment t h a n humans do.

Heidi Lara-Flores | H Plus, animal wa ste can’t be treated as easily. Humans have a complex waste system that actually treats the waste that’s mixed with the water, but the animal waste cannot be treated at all.

At a local supermarket, a pound of meat is usually more expensive than a pound of awkeye

don’t condone the consumption of meat such as Jainism, Chinese Buddhism, and Hinduism.

The environmental movement is also supported by becoming a vegetarian.

apples or carrots.

Becoming a vegetarian is a very cheap way to live because the main things being purchased are fruits and vegetables. A vegetarian diet is sufficient in protein as long as a wide variety of fruits and vegetables are eaten.

P rot e i n can be found in grains, nu t s , beans, and some form of protein powder, which can include soy or brown rice.

Vitamin D is also missing in a vegetarian diet, and teens must get a lot of this vitamin. This is because the teenage years are when the bones are developing, and without the vitamin D, the body may not be able to use the calcium it needs.

Vitamins like B-12 must be consumed in the form of a supplement; most vegetarians must take supplements to fulfill their daily requirements of all missed vitamins.

It’s a good idea to check with a physician or doctor if a person is thinking of converting into a vegetarian because switching to soy products in order to get your necessary proteins may affect with the digestive system.

When before the body was used to breaking down meat, now the body has to get used to breaking down soy products which will take a while.

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By Hasna Hussein

Hawkeye staff

Depression has become more common amongst teenagers, but what are the reasons for teens to feel depressed?

According to teendepression.org, approximately 20 percent of teens will experience depression by the time they become an adult.

Depression socially affects four out of one hundred teens each year. According to the same website from above, it’s hard to tell if a teen is depressed since our moods are always changing.

There are ways a teen could become depressed, like the death of somebody close, or even a bad break up with a boyfriend or girlfriend.

If somebody has low self-esteem, is very judgmental of themselves or somebody who feels like they have little sense control over bad or hard situations are at higher risk at suffering from depression.

At any one time, 10 to 15 percent of teens will experience signs of depression. Teens could also suffer from depression by the death, divorce or remarriage of a parent, as well as child abuse, unstable care giving, poor social skills, a family history of depression or even a chronic illness.

Teens have also become depressed after abusing substances, such as drugs and alco-

hol. It could also affect somebody if they have to move to a new place and start a new life.

If there is depression history in somebody’s family, then there is a possibility that they could suffer from depression, even Depression can if there is nothbe caused by ing wrong with many common their life. The circumstances problem could that affect just be genetic teens every day link, although not all teens with the history will inherit that gene.

A family with many problems that a teen is unable to handle could cause low self esteem, but it all depends on how well the person can deal with the problem, which could cause them to abuse substances to get away.

The substances would change some chemicals in their brain and change their moods.

Are there more things than just school and homework making teens depressed?

The answer is yes, in realty there are many more things that can depress a person.

Hawkeye staff

Whether laughter helps people live longer has been questioned by many. But research suggests laughter is helpful to mental health and the way people deal with stress and worry.

Researchers found that the average adult laughs approximately 17 times each day. It is estimated that a healthy laughing session can be equal to several minutes on a rowing machine or an exercise bike.

The reason why it hurts when someone laughs is because, in fact, that person is actually exercising. The real power of laughter is that it can help get rid of bad emotion, so dealing with any situation will be easier and less stressful.

Laughter research has shown that humor and especially laughter can help keep people’s bodies strong and disease resistant. There is always going to be stress in people’s every day life, but there are ways of getting rid of sadness with a little humor.

So, go out and see a comedy film, or play a funny game with friends. The more humor there is in someone’s life, the better the chance they’ll have of living a longer and happier life.

Some research suggests that laughter

and happiness can boost the immune system.

There is a difference between harmful humor and healing humor. Healing humor usually has some sort of movement that is amusing to everyone in a positive way.

The harmful humor is when a person is putting another down by laughing at them. Remember this, no matter how sad you are: a smile can make it go away.

One thing that a person should always remember is that no matter how bad or stressful a situation can be, people can make the situation easier if they just see the good side to it.

Heidi Lara-Flores | Hawkeye

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ENERGY DRINKS

Plenty of consequences to this unhealthy fad

By Angella Woodbrook Hawkeye staff

According to Dr. Stephen Chang, a staff physician for righthealth.com, research shows that one third of people ages 12 to 24 consume energy drinks regularly.

Energy drinks like Monster, Rockstar, Red Bull, Amp, Full Throttle, and Fixx have created a 5.7 billion Energy dollar industry for drinks have companies. started a Energy drinks new era for beverages affect people’s health in both positive and negative ways. One concern about energy drinks is that the FDA doesn’t limit the amount of caffeine in them. Some experts wanted the U.S. FDA to make warning labels on energy drinks mandatory.

There are serious health problems that can result from caffeine overdose when consuming energy drinks.

“Drinking them could be dangerous to the

heart because of the amount harmful.

“Athletes who of caffeine,” states Doctor Additionally, 20 ounces drink too many Michael Roizen, more comof the energy drink Fixx energy drinks monly known as Dr. Oz, on contains 500 milligrams could experience his website. of caffeine. A signifidehydration, The Diagnostic and cant amount of calls to tremors, heat Statistical Manual of Mental an Illinois Poison Center stroke, and heart Disorders says consuming were a result of caffeine attacks.”

250 milligrams of caffeine in abuse over a three-year panel of experts at S.U.N.Y. Youth sports institute a short amount of time can tracking period, reportcause caffeine intoxication, ed a team of doctors at as stated in the January 12, the American College of 2009 issue of Current Events Emergency Physicians magazine. annual meeting in New Orleans Caffeine “Certainly you can have toxic effects from abuse. Symptoms include insomnia, trem[energy drinks],” says Jeanna Marraffa, a ors, nausea, vomiting, chest pains, and palclinical toxicologist at the Upstate New pitations and others, says study researchYork Poison Center (as indicated on USA er Danielle McCarthy, MD, a resident at Today).

Northwestern University.

Monster and Rockstar energy drinks conHigh amounts of caffeine and sugar are tain 160 milligrams of caffeine in every 16 not the best for the body. ounce can. This means drinking two ener“If you were to drink multiple glasses gy drinks consecutively could be extremely of this mixture or concoctions, and a few cups of coffee we think there would be a potential for significant danger in the form of a racing heart beat, elevation of blood pressure and even potentially a heart attack. And too much sugar can make your arteries age, sapping your energy in the long run,” Doctor Oz says on his website.

Energy drinks aren’t healthy for people to consume and can have dangerous side effects. Athletes who drink too many energy drinks could experience dehydration,

Vanessa Chea | Hawkeye alumni

Fact or Fiction: Do bed bugs bite?

By Olivia Driscoll Hawkeye staff

Bed bugs have long been questioned whether or not they are real, and if they are, do these bed bugs bite. In f a c t , bed bugs are real and are currently inhabiting beds as well as other places in homes.

Complaints of bed bugs are up 70 percent in the Seattle area this year.

As many as one in five New Yorkers are currently, or have been struggling with bed bugs.

Bed bugs are wingless blood-sucking insects who feed on the blood of humans and animals. Bed bugs a re reddish brown in color and have a flattened oval shape.

Juveniles, called nymphs, are as small as one and a half millimeters. According to the National Pest Association, calls for bed bugs have risen 81 percent since 2000.

Adult bed bugs range from four to seven millimeters. Bed bugs can come into your

home with guests’ clothes, used furniture and old books.

They are found along the seams of mattresses and pillow cases. Bed bugs hide in carpets and cracks in the walls.

There is a fear of staying in hotels because people believe that they are infected with bed bugs.

When hotels get bed bugs, it usually isn’t because a lack of sanitation, but from travelers who have been exposed to bed bugs.

The most common place for bed bug bites are the face, neck, Heidi Lara-Flores | H arms and hands.

Bed bug bites can be itchy and have the potential to become infected.

Bed bug bites don’t affect everyone the same way. When a bed bug bites it injects a chemical into your skin to keep the blood from clotting and the host from feeling it.

Effective ways to get rid of bed bugs are to use pesticides, vacuum regularly, wrap mattresses or heat treat them, steam cleaning, wash clothes and bedding in hot water or call in the professionals. awkeye

tremors, heat stroke, and heart attacks, cautioned 12 health experts at the SUNY Youth Sports Institute’s first national symposium on energy drinks.

According to abc.com, if a person consumes energy drinks while sweating they can become exceptionally dehydrated quickly. Abc.com also says that consuming large amounts of energy drinks can cause irritability, loss of sleep, and headaches.

Too much caffeine can lead to high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and decreased bone density as described by medicinenet. com. “Caffeine is a drug,” reports Dr. Stephen Chang. “Consequently, people may become addicted and experience withdrawal systems if they stop consuming it.”

Caffeine does produce dependence, and caffeine withdrawal is a real syndrome,” says Roland R. Griffiths, PhD, professor in the departments of psychiatry and neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.

However, energy drinks do have health benefits as well. A number of studies suggest that caffeine improves short- term memory, decrease fatigue, and improve mental functioning.

According to a 2005 study presented at the Radiological Society of America by medicinenet.com, energy drinks can speed up reaction times and may help prevent type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and liver disease.

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A &E Morning Glory and the Deathly Hallows of Megamind Story by Megan Plante Graphic by Heidi Lara-Flores Hawkeye staff

Morning Glory

Becky Fuller, played by Rachel McAdams, a hotshot television producer, is newly hired on a low-rated morning news show called “Daybreak.” To help get the show high ratings, she asks a legendary anchorman named Mike Pomeroy, played by Harrison Ford, to be one of the co-hosts. Pomeroy takes the job, but he refuses to do the morning staples such as gossip and fashion.

On top of things, Pomeroy clashes with his co-host Colleen Peck, played by Diane Keaton, who is a former beauty queen and television personality. As everything begins to unravel, Becky is struggling to save her job, her relationship, her reputation, and the show itself.

Out in theaters on Nov. 12, this comedy is rated PG-13.

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 The war that has been feared by many has come to the wizardly world, and it is up to one boy, Harry Potter, to save everyone. But with Voldemort’s Death Eaters taking control of the Ministry of Magic, Harry’s journey to destroy all of the Horcruxes is harder than ever. Accompanied by friends Ron and Hermione, they must find all of the Horcruxes – Voldemort’s secret to immortality and destruction.

And if the legend of the Deathly Hallows is true, Voldermort could attain ultimate power. Time is running out for Harry in his search to find the Horcruxes before Voldemort finds him. His battle with Voldemort is coming closer, and Harry must fulfill his fate. Based on the bestseller by J.K. Rowling. starring Daniel Radcliff as Harry, Emma Watson as Hermione, Rupert Grint as Ron, and Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort, the beginning to the last installment hits theaters on Nov. 19; rated PG-13.

Megamind

When Megamind, the world’s most brilliant but least successful supervillan, finally defeats the superhero Metro Man, he realizes that he has no purpose.

Lacking an opponent, Megamind decides to create a new foe, Titan. But Titan finds out that being evil is just too much fun. It turns out that Titan not only wants to take over the world, but also wants to destroy it. With the help of his minion, named Minion, and a reporter named Roxanne Ritchi, Megamind must now try to save the day, for the first time.

Starring Brad Pitt as Metro Man, Will Ferrell as Megamind, Tina Fey as Roxanne Ritchi, and Jonah Hill as Titan, this animated film hits theaters on Nov. 5; rated PG.

Halloween production sure to be a hit

By Crystal Woodbrook Hawkeye Staff

Jeanne MacDonald | Mountlake Terrace Faculty

The drama production “Larry and the Werewolf,” written by Jeff Goode, is set to premiere this weekend.

This Halloween murder mystery is cut up into three parts, so each of the three nights one of the parts will be performed. Every night, there will also be a quick recap of the events that occurred the previous night.

The production is a spoof on black and white horror and detective movies and has many comical twists and turns, according to the head of the Mountlake Terrrace Drama Department MrsJeannie Brzovic.

But be warned: there is mature humor in the play, so you may not want to bring young children; it is rated PG-13 for language and violence.

Senior Ryan Woodyard will be playing the main character, Dick Piston. Piston is a hotel detective who is trying to solve the horrific murder of hotel guest Helga Hermosa, played

by Karin Reddin.

He attempts to solve the murder and stumbles upon a solution; assisted by two fictional characters, Ethan Colombana and Annie St. Marie,

from the novel he is writing, along with two annoying ghosts played by Nick Terry and Michael Ward.

Alumni who will be a part of the play include Rebecca Dumanis, Nick Terry, and Michael Ward. Staff members Jon Ummel, Penny LeFavour, and Anthony Williams will also be performing in the play.

The shows are running Thursday through Saturday, October 28, 29, and 30 in the MTHS Theater at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $6, but if you give three or more non–perishable food items to donate to the local food bank there will be a $1 discount.

There were plans to perform a Halloween show last year, but the Drama Club was unable to because Homecoming coincided with Halloween weekend. Now, they finally can.

When asked why she chose this particular play, Brzovic said, “I wanted a show that had a large enough cast that I could invite staff and alumni to participate. I also wanted a play that was Halloween-themed and funny. I looked through dozens of scripts and was almost ready to give up, when I came across this show. The script is humorous, mysterious and a little bit spicy.”

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’96 grad inducted into sports Hall of Fame

By AnhViet Nguyen

Richardson has just recently returned to the Mountlake Terrace and lives within a few Francine Richardson, a 1996 graduate of blocks of the school. She cites her family as a MTHS, was inducted into the MTHS Athletic major reason why she came back.

Hall of Fame during halftime at the homecom“My dad passed away two years ago and he ing game on Oct. 22 at Edmonds Stadium. was my No. 1 fan. My mom needs a lot of help Richardson is the 23rd member of the and my grandma needs a lot of help. They both MTHS Hall of Fame. In 1995 and 1996, live in the area,” Richardson said.

Richardson won back-to-back WIAA 3A State Richardson’s father was an important figure Championships in high jump, as well as set- in her life. She said, “I’m always thinking am ting school records in both I doing something that would years. She is one of just two make my dad proud.”

“Whatever it is, no MTHS students to ever win Richardson doesn’t talk matter what it is, if multiple championships. much about her past accomI don’t know how After her successful run plishments, but she is proud to do it, I’m going in high school, Richardson of the way she has representto put my best moved on to compete in track ed her family. effort into it.” and field at the University of “To me, it’s about making Francine Richardson Washington on a full scholarmy family proud. I want to do MTHS class of 1996 ship. the best for them. My friends, “I knew I wasn’t looking to my family and my loved ones. go professional with track in any kind of Stuff like that is so cool,” Richardson said of way but it was my gateway to get to college,” the honor. “It brings me back and takes me Richardson said of her collegiate experience. forward.”

“That five year scholarship wasn’t bad.”

Though Richardson found success in athletic However, her collegiate athletic career was competition, work ethic, caring for others and cut short because of collapsing arches and self-worth are lessons that the still remembers tendonitis. Once she stopped doing track and – including serving as a Hawkeye photografield, she was able to focus on her academic pher. pursuits.

She has a final word of advice for studentRichardson said, “When I stopped doing athletes though. “Whatever it is, no matter track, I actually got my first 4.0 [GPA] in col- what it is, if I don’t know how to do it. I’m lege.” Richardson also earned two degrees in going to put my best effort into it,” Richardson college. said.

Sports Editor

Fall sports wrap up

By AnhViet Nguyen Sports Editor

Football The football team is in a position to head to the postseason for the second straight season. A win over Lynnwood, as well as an Everett loss this week, should be enough.

The team has competed well throughout the season on its way to a 5-3 record with one game remaining. As of late, the team has improved coming close in a loss to Glacier Peak, the No. 9 team in the state, a shutout win over Shorewood and a homecoming victory over Everett.

On the offensive side of the ball, quarterback Hunter Rook and running back Devante Downs have led the offense. The offensive line, one of the team’s strengths, has provided time and space for the offense to work with.

On defense, linebacker Mitch Haldane has been one of the league leaders in tackles. Overall, the aggressive defense has been able to put pressure on opposing teams all year long.

Women’s Soccer The women’s soccer team (3-11 overall, 3-9 WesCo 3A) is still in contention for a trip to the 3A district playoffs.

They currently are hanging on to the sixth and final spot, trying to stave off Lynnwood and Oak Harbor, who they have defeated twice this season.

The team is led by sophomore forward Erin Russell, who has amassed a total of seven goals. Aside from Russell, the offensive attack has been limited at times.

On the defensive side of the ball, sophomore goalkeeper Takara Mitsui has three shutouts, all resulting in Terrace victories.

Mountlake Terrace faces off against Meadowdale on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds Stadium. A win over Meadowdale or a Lynnwood loss would extend the team’s season into the district playoffs.

Hawkeye staff

Francine Richardson acknowledges the crowd before being announced as the 23rd member of the MTHS Athletic Hall of Fame during the football game on Oct. 22.

Volleyball

Women’s Swimming

Heading into the final week of the season, the volleyball team is not in a position they would like to be in. Although the team has played with energy, excitement and enthusiasm at times this year, they currently sit at the bottom of the standings. The team started the season on the right foot, but once league play began, wins were harder to come by. In early October, the team defeated Shorecrest for its first Wesco 3A win of the season. From that point on, the team has been winless.

Despite the struggles, seniors Cristine Lotz and Liana Samuelson led the team all year. Even though the team won’t be playing in the postseason, next year’s team looks to have a strong core. Juniors Leah Lechtenberg and Soleil Boileau were active this year and should have a bigger role next year.

The women’s swimming team has had a rocky season, winning only one meet overall. However, individual performances by junior Hunter Goncalves and sophomore Riley Morgan have been the bright spots on the squad.

Goncalves, a captain, won her race in the 500 meter freestyle on Oct. 21 against Kamiak with a time of 5:26.69. In the same meet, Morgan won her race in the 50 meter freestyle with a time of 26.58.

The swim team’s season is nearly over as it is heading into the last few weeks. On Friday, Oct. 29, the JV championship meet takes place at Shoreline Pool, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

For top qualifiers, the district meet begins Nov. 5 in Anacortes and the state meet takes place Nov. 11 in Federal Way.

Cross Country The cross country team has had an impressive season thus far. At the WesCo 3A Championships on Oct. 23, the men finished seventh out of eight WesCo teams, while the women finished fourth out of the eight teams.

A few breakout performers have emerged as well.

On the men’s side, freshman Jack Pearce has been one of the top runners all season long in WesCo. Pearce finished in 11th place with a time of 17:13 in the WesCo 3A championships in Lakewood. At the Edmonds School District Championships, Pearce finished in fifth place.

On the women’s side, junior Nina Penner has led the way. At the WesCo Championships, she took 17th place with a time of 20:53, and at the Edmonds School District Championships, Penner finished in second place with a time of 18:45.

Cross country has a meet this Saturday at the Northwest District Championships at South Whidbey H.S. The top three teams and top 15 individuals runners will advance to the WIAA 3A State Championships.

Men’s Tennis Before the season even began, the men’s tennis team knew that winning matches would be no easy feat.

The young and inexperienced team with no seniors on the roster struggled to play consistently throughout the season. Finally, the team began to gain some positive momentum toward the end of the season.

Juniors John Kim and Stuart Milner took seventh place in the WesCo 3A playoffs last Wednesday at Jackson H.S. However, the doubles pair just missed out on a berth to the district tournament, as only the top six pairs advance. Their accomplishment was one of a few bright spots in the team’s season.

Although the team as a whole did not win a match the entire season, there is reason for optimism. A multitude of underclassmen who gained valuable experience this year competing against older opponents will be much improved heading into next year, as long as they all return.

16 | Sports | Hawkeye | 26 October 2010

The future of the Hawks

By Dominic DeMiero Hawkeye staff

Being on a varsity team is not an every day occurrence, but being a freshman on varsity is usually unheard of. This fall sports season, 14 freshmen have reached the greatest level of competition in high school. Six of the 14 are on the varsity soccer team alone. That in itself is quite a feat.

These freshmen have put in countless hours over the summer and into the 2010 season.

Most of them attended preseason workouts at the school working on improving their athletic abilities. By the time tryouts rolled around, the transition from middle school to high school did not seem to affect their ability to perform against more seasoned veterans.

Jack Pearce, a nationally-ranked runner in his 14-and-under age group, said, “I’ve been working hard, telling myself to push through because running is really mentally tough.”

Pearce, who finished 11th in the WesCo 3A Cross Country Championships in Lakewood, mentally prepares for races by sitting down, closing his eyes, and zoning out for a couple minutes.

Pearce should be a strong contender for the in the cross country world.

Justine Kelly, a setter for women’s volleyball team, said, “It’s really easy when you all love play-

ing volleyball and you’re all playing together. It’s easier to just be a team and fit with each other.”

Starting running back Devante Downs has emerged as a leader in rushing yards in WesCo. Downs began the first three games of the year as a wide receiver, but quickly took over the running back position.

“I was scared at first, but then I knew what to expect,” Downs said of his first varsity running back experience.

Remarkably, Downs has managed to capture the attention of his teammates, coaches, fans and opposing teams with his physical style of play. At this rate, Downs will be a force to be reckoned with and a leader for the football team for the foreseeable future.

Another freshman on the football team is defensive end Jevin Pahinui. Pahinui plays a big role in the defensive line, especially in the first several games before being diagnosed with a concussion. However, this injury has not ended his season. He is expected to return for Thursday’s game against Lynnwood.

When asked about the direct transition from the middle school level to the varsity level, Pahinui said, “I just came back from a year where I was dominating and now just going up a big step to varsity, guys are bigger, faster and stronger than me.”

Navarre Kerr | Hawkeye

Devante Downs, a freshman on the varsity football team, has provided the Hawks with a consistent running threat and looks to be the running back of the future.

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