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State budget slashes education funding Terrace to lose staff and programs

By Shahrum Ali & April Katowitz Hawkeye staff

Faced with a significant budget shortfall for next year the state of Washington and the Edmonds School District (ESD) are faced with a multi-million dollar gap. In an effort to meet budget the ESD is cutting both jobs and programs at virtually every level.

According to MTHS Principal Greg Schwab, the ESD was reportedly $5.5 million in debt until the House and Senate set different budget proposals than the Governor’s. This discrepancy in revenue numbers more than doubled the total debt to $13.1 million.

Schwab said that there are two main reasons for the debt. First, the state itself is short over $9 billion, shortchanging schools all over Washington state. Second, most of the ESD will have a lower student enrollment next year compared to the 2008-2009 school year. This includes a forecasted 100 fewer students for the 2009-2010 year as well as an approximated 3.8 teacher reduction. The decrease in enrollment will lead to a decrease in funding. Earlier this week, the superintendent’s office approved a .5 FTE increase at all levels, including elementary, middle and high schools. Both students and teachers can expect larger class sizes as well lower student services like fewer electives.

Maria Guerra, Spanish teacher, has been active as a teacher and coach at MTHS for almost four years. She will not be teaching at MTHS next year due to insufficient enrollment. “It’s been an awesome experience,” she said. “I’ve loved all my students and they’ve learned a lot. It’s been a great learning experience for me too.”

Other teachers, such as Peter Bryesse expressed the desire to see Ms. Guerra continue to teach at Terrace.

“She’s a fine teacher,” he said.

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As MTHS prepares to enroll nearly 100 fewer students next year Principal Greg Schwab sits in a mostly empty HUB. Additionally, with a loss of district funding, Terrace will have to cut at least 3.8 teachers, offer fewer electives, and class sizes are estimated to increase to nearly 30 students.

The District is also looking into minimizing bus usage, delaying the purchase of new textbooks and reducing or cutting other programs.

Teachers are hired on a contract basis.

They either have a yearlong contract that they must renew each year to teach the following year or a continuing contract that guarantees them a job for several years.

Guerra was on a continuing contract, but several other individuals teach her elective and she was the most recently hired, therefore, first to be cut.

Other teachers, such as photography and pottery teacher Tim Cashman, are on a

$650,000

Select proposed program cuts $410,000

$393,035

Money Saved

$300,00 $250,000 $190,000

Delaying Eliminating textbook allocation for adoptions Contracted Learning Improment progran (CLIP)

Increase certified classroom staffing ratio by .5 students

Reduce professional development and dept. operating costs

Safely reduce transportation within a 1-mile radius of schools

Eliminate .6 FTE allocation for activity coordinators at the high schools

surplus list. Cashman can work a .6 shift at MTHS, but needs up to a 1.0 to keep a full time position at the school. The remaining .4 was supposed to be taken care of by the district, but was delayed. Cashman said he does not currently know his ultimate fate.

Increases and decreases of classes and support will also fluctuate, depending on importance. Principal Greg Schwab said that he can expect some math teacher openings next year. Other positions, such as Activities Coordinator and district wide credit recovery programs will see a reduction in recourses. Extra curricular activities will also be affected.

“Every aspect of our school will be affected,” Schwab said.

One of solutions proposed

by Superintendent Nick Brossoit and other district employees is to save money by making cuts across the district and all its different sublevels. For example, delaying new textbook adoptions for World Language, Health, and Music would save the district an approximate $650,000.

The district is looking at $90,000 minimum legal requirements for school buses, and will try to cut everything but that to save millions.

There is no word yet on how many bus routes this would Reductions affect nor other ramifications. in the athletic program Other significant cuts could come from the teacher’s LID Kayla Cooper/Hawkeye (Learning Improvement Days), which are part of a

teacher’s standard contract. According to Amy Emond, who teaches the Deaf and Hard of at Edmonds Woodway High School, the state House’s proposal would cut one day while the Senate would cut two. Cutting LID days would mean a salary reduction of about two days for teachers, making that about $300.00 less per LID day decrease. In addition, the cuts would reduce Initiative 728 funding, which allows school districts to use funding to reduce class sizes. This could mean that 28 hours of teacher pay could be lost. Teachers currently benefit from a health care plan with the district and may be paying more for health care without assistance.

Also, there will be relief from the rescue package Federal Stimulus Package. “The Federal Stimulus will help in part, but it is not going to make up for the entire state funding problem,” said Superintendent Brossoit.

President Obama signed his approval for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) in February. The ARRA is expected to jump-start the economy like jump-starting someone’s heart when they are on the brink of death. This plan calls for pumping billions of dollars into Washington state alone, with the goal of creating new, well paying jobs as well as saving old ones.

The funds coming from the stimulus will be spent in five ways: •By formula, which includes Medicaid, State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, and Highway infrastructure investment.

•By competition, this covers the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Broadband Program. continued on page 2

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Honor Society fund raises for Central Asia

By Samantha Barker Hawkeye staff

The Honor Society is starting a project to raise money for the CAI (Central Asian Institute) by selling cookie dough. Advisor Julie Petterson spearheaded the project.

Petterson said the book “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson inspired her to start the project.

The CAI is a non-profit organization founded in 1996.

It focuses on building schools and spreading education in remote parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with a special emphasis on girl’s education. Co-founder Greg Mortenson describes his experience in “Three Cups of Tea”. With the

death of his sister on his mind, Mortenson dedicated a climb to the top of K2 (the worlds second highest mountain) to her. On his trip, he found children drawing with sticks in the sand, and promised the people he would build them a proper school. Mortenson’s philosophy is “if you educate a boy then you educate an individual. But if you educate a girl, you educate a community.” He holds a special place in his heart for girls’ educations, in hopes that one day, the women that were educated will teach their sons tolerance.

In 1993 Mortenson went home, sold everything he owned, and set out to keep his promise. After three years

Budget cuts deeper into MTHS …continued from front

•By demand, this includes Premium Subsidies for COBRA Continuation Coverage, Unemployment Insurance, Education Pell Grants, Food Stamps (SNAP), and Small Business Loans.

•By one-time automatic disbursement, money will be given to Social Security, veterans, and supplemental security income beneficiaries.

•Finally, by agency plan, this will include environmental cleanup of nuclear waste sites, National Park construction, and defense and veterans infrastructure programs.

In the upcoming years, money is expected to fund schools, which are covered by demand. Snohomish County alone will get a share of $72 million. The education money from this share of the stimulus, however, is specifically going to Education Pell Grants. This will help the current low-income families get their children into college. Though to be specific, the education state total will be roughly $349 million, and there will be over $31 million going to education in Snohomish County. This is just slightly less than half of the funds our county is getting. As of right now, about 25 percent of Washington state’s stimulus money is going to education. About 43 percent of Snohomish County’s share will be towards education.

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of hard work, and saving every dime, a scientist offered to sponsor a nonprofit organization: Central Asia Institute.

Since 1996 they have built 64 schools, several women’s vocational centers, health centers, and many clean water projects.

“Even if we sell one tub of cookie dough, it will help,” said Petterson. With the world’s economy suffering, small nonprofit organizations are closing. That could effect this organization as well. Petterson said that Honor Society is trying to prevent such an outcome.

“I want to further the goal for CAI. Now is a very crucial time to be thinking outside of the border,” she said.

ATM surprises MTHS

By Joan Tran & Carly Wicklander Hawkeye staff

An ATM machine was installed near the MTHS theater March 13. Terrace is the only school in the district with an ATM machine.

There is a fee of $1.75 to withdraw money from the machine. Of that, $0.50 will go to ASB. It also requires that a minimum of $10 be withdrawn. This is inconvenient for people who want to buy from the vending machines because they only accept coins and dollar bills.

The machine is sponsored by a private company called the Columbus Data Services (CDS). It was setup to raise money lost if the vending machines are removed; the ATM machine would be another source of income to help the ASB budget.

The ATM machine is also available for anyone who needs it during school functions so parents, alumnus, staff, and those who visit the school can also use it.

School dances, plays, theater sports, sporting events, and other activities at school all cost money to attend. Sometimes, people are not aware of this. As a result, they would either have to find the money quickly or to go elsewhere, missing the event. With the ATM machine, those with debit or credit cards can get the money necessary.

Dennis Lokhmator, junior, said to use the machine is quick and easy when he needs cash. He plans on taking advantage of it for money for lunches, vending machines, year-

books, and other fees.

Katherine Mitton, senior, said she noticed the machine the day after it was installed.

She said she would not use it because she does not have a credit card, debit card, or bank account. Although she thinks it is a good idea to have the ATM machine, she said she feels the school is trying to get money from kids.

Many students were surveyed on whether they would use the ATM machine or not.

Of the 51 students who did have a credit or debit card, only 19 students had said they would be using the ATM machine. Some commented that it is helpful to “pay fast” for expenses. Some also said that if they were really hungry for lunch or really desperate for money, they would use the ATM machine.

Many said the main reason they would not be using the ATM machine was because of the “service charge,” of $1.75.

Some of the MTHS staff were unaware that an ATM machine had been set up, even weeks after its installation. Art teacher Linda Bennitt said she was “surprised to see it.” She was not notified ahead of time, as other teachers were.

Marley Hartline, Librarian, said that MTHS had an ATM machine several years ago that was vandalized. She said she believes the setup of this ATM machine is a “travesty.” Despite this, she said, “if ASB is getting money from it, then it is okay.”

Second-largest electronics retailer closed After 60 years of business the bulb has finally gone out for Circuit City

By Navarre Kerr Hawkeye staff

Circuit City, located near Alderwood Mall, closed March 8 after filing for bankruptcy last November. The store began liquidation on Jan. 17 and closed its doors two months later.

Circuit City was the second-largest consumer electronics retailer in the country but even it was not able to survive the failing economy. The main reason they closed was because they were unable to find a buyer to get them out of the accumulated debt from numerous poor marketing decisions.

The local Circuit City was actually not on the list of the initial 155 stores set to close. However the store is less than a block away from Best Buy, the largest electronics chain in the country, and also near local store Video Only.

With two competitors nearby and substantial debt, the store was already on the brink of disaster.

Solutions for company merchandise vary. Unspent gift cards have absolutely no value. The credit card sponsored by the store is run by a separate company and are still valid but store points will no longer be awarded.

People holding warranties and extended warranties are also handled by a separate company and will remain valid until their set expiration dates.

Employees they will receive paychecks for 60 days after the store closure but after that will be out of income and a job.

The 42,766 square feet building it is currently up for lease. The store space can also be divided into separate 10,000 square foot sections for lease.

Joe Muriekes, sophomore, said he felt very disheartened by Circuit City’s Vanessa Chea/Hawkeye closure. “I find it a harsh reminder of how bad the economy is out of whack After half century of service, the Circuit City located on 196th St. at last glance closed on March 8 due to an and how far we have had to fall to return to a more correct equilibrium,” he economic struggle that has affected many other businesses in the area. said.

Mountlake Terrace resident Patrick Moore said, “[I] rarely shopped there and when I Shelby Windom, sophomore, also said she was not the least bit shocked. “The store did it always appeared under staffed and discourteous. [It] just goes to show the power never looked busy,” she said, “It’s too bad that it happened but with stores like Best Buy of good customer service.” to compete with it was bound to happen sooner or later.”

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FCCLA continues 10 years of community work

By Jessica Lim Hawkeye staff

Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will be holding their annual student sibling’s daycare on April 16 and a blood drive on May 26.

For the past two years FCCLA have been collaborating their blood drive with the Puget Sound Blood Bank. They have usually held their blood drive in February.

This is the second year of the staff and student sibling’s daycare. The event is just like a daycare where children may be dropped off and cared for while parents go out.

FCCLA’s goal is to help the community grow.

According to advisor Erika Spellman, FCCLA’s pursuit is to “be active in the community and portray these qualities and to educate on FCCLA.” FCCLA helps out the local community when they are needed. They usually have fundraisers that raise money for local food banks who donate to the public. In

the past they have helped out families who could not afford Thanksgiving dinner.

FCCLA has adopted four families since its establishment.

This means that FCCLA has paid for their dinner, bought food, and have sometimes bought toys for kids.

Members hold meetings to decide how to lend a hand in the community. Other schools in the Edmonds School District also have an FCCLA club that tries to aid in their community’s well being.

Currently, the club has about 20 members among various grades levels. FCCLA is always looking for more members who have an interest in helping their communities. Meetings are Photo courtesy of The Tempo held Wednesdays after school at The 2009-2010 student members of FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) club have 2:00 p.m. in room 120. helped the community all year. They will soon hold their annual blood drive and a one-day daycare.

Earth Hour spreads around globe

By Tina Rajan Hawkeye staff

Earth Hour is a world event to save energy. The international community comes together in an effort to reduce consumption and try to make the world a better place.

Earth hour is when everyone turns off his or her lights for an hour. This year Earth Hour was on March 28 from 8:30-9:30.

Earth hour started a couple years ago, in 2007. At first, it was only at event that a few businesses participated in until its popularity rose. Millions of people each year participate in this event. This year, the target was to get one

billion “votes.” As their Web site, earthhour.org, states, “Your lightswitch is your vote.”

Earth hour is a global call to reach out to every person every individual, every store, and bridge every community.

This action of conserving shows how dedicated people are to try and make the Earth a better place for everyone. “[I think] Earth hour was just another way to reach out to the community,” said freshmen Jasla James, who participated in the event.

Earth Hour was documented all over the world from Australia to China. The 2009-year involved 88 different countries and over 4000 cities. The Philippines took this

year’s “gold” by having over 15 million people participate.

Earth hour is not the only way to reach out. There are many other events like Earth hour. Proponents say there are many actions you can take such as using “eco-friendly” products, recycling, and excessive water consumption.

Many families get together, turn off the lights and hope that their actions are what make a better future.

Participants do not necessarily have to sit in the dark. For example, some people have candle-lit dinners to spend time with their family.

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Battle against Internet censorship continues ESD’s Mission: “To ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information,” (Information Power, 1998). The District wants their Internet to be used effectively yet they take away some of the necessary tools by filtering and disable students from becoming responsible Web users.

In Feb. 2006, Gmail was blocked briefly because it integrated Gchat with Gmail and this violated the District’s no chat category. Blogs, chats, instant messaging and peer-to-peer file sharing, all great forms of communication, are being blocked. Each of these have great educational value and hold information precious to our high tech, real news deprived society.

Instant messaging could be used for teachers to communicate more with each other and students. In computer based classes, teachers could talk with students about project on separate computers. Blogs are useful to access science journals and sources to explore worldviews.

These categories are blocked at middle schools and yet wordie.com who states on their Web site, “Wordie is a social network for people who love words. List words, add comments and citations, and discuss” is not blocked.

Pornography is blocked because it is obscene. Gambling is blocked because it is illegal for minors. But chat and instant messaging are blocked mostly because they could become a distraction during class time.

Students can use their “computer” time to look at their e-mail, play online games and look up random facts instead of doing class work all the time.

Teachers have no more control now, with these categories blocked, than if all these sites were still within limits. Peer-to-peer sites were blocked partially because when the District first adopted an Internet filter, schools did not have fiberoptics and file sharing would slow down the Internet. These categories are also blocked because the District is trying to combat bullying, but they can only control the bullying at school. A tortured student could go home and find the same harassing message on his Facebook page at home as he could find at school. Yet the students who could be connecting to colleges while at school using this same site are unable to. Some students frequently buy and sell drugs at school and these transactions are even easier to conduct before or after school. The District could also be trying to teach students to stand up to bullying and to prevent it, and stop drug deals with students.

So why does our District not only decide to filter, but filter so strictly and refuse to instead teach the students how to use the sea of information in a more mature and responsible manner?

These filters are excessive. CIPA only requires that students are not exposed to obscenities on direct electronic communication, not that schools totally take tools away. It does mandate that schools restrict access to harmful materials to minors but it does not call schools to totally block off harmless sections of the Internet as well. State and federal law do not even require schools to follow CIPA unless they want a discount on Internet.

Some legislation even claims that filtering Internet is a violation of personal rights. Reno v. ACLU ruled that Communications Decency Act 1996, an act that censored Internet content to protect people from obscenity and indecency, violated the First Amendment and Internet user’s right to free speech.

The most ridiculous part is that the school board provided students with computers, then decided to profoundly and inappropriately limit students, failing to allow them access tools that could be used for the students’ benefit.

Instead of teaching students how to use these tools responsibly, the District has simply taken them away. It is like giving a man a fish to eat for the day but telling him that fishing is too dangerous.

The Hawkeye staff editorial represents the views of the Executive Council

Corrections Bowling: The MTHS bowling club is an independent program, not an official MTHS club. It is not funded by the school or ASB, but it is recognized in the yearbook.

Keagan Starkel: In the article “Terrace mourns two student deaths” (3/12/09), Keagan Starkel was identified as being 14 years old when he died. He was 15. Starkel attended MTHS until he left school altogether due to his illness. His brother, Brandon, attends Scriber Lake. Furthermore, his last name is spelled Starkel.

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Just a pointless test A

ll of us know that the class of 2011 is the come true for them. We should be using the last class to take the traditional WASL. funding that goes toward the assessments to The class of 2012 will take the HSPE, a create classes that help students decide what computerized version of they want to be in life whether it is an art the well known buzz kill. class or an auto-shop period. We should stop The HSPE is a short- wasting students time. er test than the WASL The fact is that the class of 2012 is getbut it is still a graduation ting a new WASL and the sophomores this Devyn Cox Hawkeye staff requirement. Tenth grad- year are wasting their time over a packet of ers who do not pass the recycled paper and a #2 pencil. However, the WASL this year will be forced to take the stresses and fears of standardized testing will replacement assessment as juniors. As you always exist whether they are computerized may know almost every sophomore is look- or not. The fact that the test is shorter is not a ing forward to taking the science WASL in comfort, because the test is just as important the upcoming week. But why take a science because its still a graduation requirement. test that you do not need to pass The test does not mean anything Is not the point of a to graduate? This test is addto colleges outside of the state, ing unneeded stress to students. standardized assessment and it means very little to the colIs not the point of a standard- to make sure the youth leges in the state. If colleges have ized assessment to make sure the of America are learning understood that this test does not youth of America are learning the the basic skills needed prove anything, then why wait so basic skills needed to be a suc- to be a successful adult? long to get rid of it? We should be cessful adult? worrying about improving educaThere are also many people tion overall before we worry about who do not take tests well. Does how to involve a large test about that mean that they are less intelligent than education. There is no point basing students’ everyone else? Does it mean that they should education around the assessment. Instead, an not be allowed to graduate based off the assessment of the educational system should fact that they were nervous about a 15-page be used to show faults in the system, not as a packet of work that determines your future? graduation requirement. As such, the test just So many students want to be something, to forces teachers to teach what is on the test be known, to make money, and a Scantron is and prepare students for taking it. determining whether or not any of this will

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Why you should believe in democracy T

here is increasing skepticism of what being part of a democracy truly means. A sudden upsurge of doubt is upon us towards the officials who govern our everyday lives. People should not be questioning whether democracy is the right form of government; they should be questioning what they can do to shape it into a democracy of the people, by Navarre Kerr Hawkeye staff the people, for the people. The founding fathers did not just throw together our independence over tea and crumpets. They thought with much deliberation before outlining their steadfast plans towards a government of freedom and prosperity.

It seems that in the last century the people of this nation have lost sight of what it truly means to live in America.

We must never forget that the ideal form of government is a true democracy. A democracy where powers are separated and officials are elected by the votes of citizens down to the very last ballot. A democracy where tax money goes to helping the less fortunate, helping find cures for diseases, and to ensure everyone freedom and opportunity, and not to senseless war. A democracy where the rights of life, liberty, free speech, power to overthrow the government, ability to own property, and to pursue happiness are never questioned or denied. A democracy without military recruits that are 18 years old, and with insurance for families who can not afford it. A democracy where everyone not only feels free and equal, but actually is free and equal.

In a true democracy the people can trust that the government will not interfere with their inalienable rights.

They will count on the government to protect them, their money, and dignity in time of peace and in time of war. The people will be able to trust that the government won’t stretch their rights to fit their political ambitions.

They will know their elections are fairly chosen by the fellow citizens. They will be informed of all information the government receives and all the actions the government takes.

Keeping people shrouded in lies People should not be will only ever lead to distrust, para- questioning whether noia, and chaos. The people will democracy is the right know that wars, only if necessary, form of government; they should be will be funded mainly by the budget of the officials. In true democ- questioning what they racy the people will have full faith can do to shape it into a democracy of the in their leaders.

In a true democracy the gov- people, by the people, for the people. ernment can expect the people to decide what forms them. The government will consist of the people entirely. They can expect the people to gratefully pay their taxes if they are told their money is going to good causes and have it actually go to those causes. If, for any reason, the government violates their rights they can fully expect

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the people to overthrow them. The government can expect people coming to them in trust that they will take care of their needs and the government will do everything in their power to make sure their needs are met. In a true democracy the government will expect that the people will control their power.

In a true democracy the economic system will be strong and reliable. You would pay taxes according to how much you make. Government officials would pay taxes all the same. Taxes wouldn’t vary from state to state, province-toprovince, etc. Minimum wage would be enough to afford the cost of living. The distribution of wealth would be consistently regulated by the government and more donations that improved the general welfare, would be tax deductible.

We would get gas from our country before any others so the price would drop significantly. What we didn’t use in crops would go to supporting those in need. It would be easier to resolve debt. There would be voting on economic ideas before any changes were made. There would be equal education for everyone. In a true democracy money would

not be as big of a problem as it is in this country.

The idea of true democracy has been sought after since long before the revolutionary war. Its core ideas emerged as early as the European age of enlightenment. It showed through in the beliefs of numerous philosophies. It was represented in the ideas of Montesquieu by his belief of separation of power and Voltaire for freedom of speech. It was significantly represented in Diderot’s idea for freedom of expression. It was also represented in Wollstonecraft’s ideas for equal education and Smith’s idea of Laissez-Faire.

However, the philosopher that best represented it was John Locke. Locke’s ideas of the right to overthrow the government and the rights of life liberty and property ring true in the very constitution of our country. In fact, Jefferson got the phrase “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” from Locke’s work. As cliché as it sounds, Locke had the key to what is the staple of a true democracy. We the people need to find that key again. The key to true democracy. A democracy that insures peace, harmony, justice, and freedom. True democracy will set the world right.

“Change” and how its affecting the next generation F

or the seven years people around the world were sick of hearing “Bush” America itself was on the brink of a small revolution. Then, the media put a black face on the screen, called him “change,” and “hope,” and sadly, just like always, they managed to fool the majority of the people who follow the mainstream media into believing this propaganda, hook, Shahrum Ali News Editor line, and sinker. Slowly, but surely, however, people are starting to realize that (as V, the protagonist from the film “V for Vendetta”) puts it) “there’s something terribly wrong with this country,” and the new president might not be fixing it, but indeed making things worse.

Iraq and the Middle East are good examples. For most voters, this was the primary deal to secure their choice: ending the war in Iraq. Early campaign rhetoric suggested we could be out of Iraq within six months. Then, we got news of bringing “some” troops home in 16 months. A few weeks after Obama assumed the presidency, we were again told that this dangerously indecisive administration will “look” to 23 months. Furthermore, additional troops will be sent to Afghanistan, because, as we have learned from previous administrations, the best way to attain peace is to invade and threaten countries with the military. We were all aware that our vote and support (for either presidential candidate) was a vote to increase chaos in the Middle East, right?

The economy. A line from Immortal Technique can sum

this up: “And they might even have a black president but he’s useless cause he does not control the economy, stupid!”

Amongst a trillion dollar “stimulus”, and daily disastrous economic updates, incompetent Treasury Secretary, Tim Geithner, is stationed in the middle. Here is a description of Geithner’s economic wisdom: in the 90’s, Japan was facing a similar economic crisis. After repeatedly spending millions trying to “stimulate” the economy and taking actions like propping up failing banks, the only result left in history was what is known as “the lost decade” of Japan.

Geithner was there to witness this first hand. What has he found to apply to this current crisis? That the answer to solving this problem lies in repeating the mistakes of the past, by doing the exact same things Japan did.

Paraphrasing, economist Peter Schiff is says that “Bush was driving us over the cliff into a Depression, and the current administration is just stepping on the gas pedal.”

Worse off, as Missouri Governor Jay Nixon admits, these extreme expenses will accumulate debt that our generation (again, you) will be left to pay the enormous tab.

There are countless other issues that could be addressed, from the lobbyists infesting the White House to the President’s not-so-different cabinet and agenda. The point is that we, as a generation, need to shift away from the mainstream way of thought. Corporate based CNN, MSNBC, and Fox all are essentially poisoning the minds of their viewers with their biases. Take for example this false right-left paradigm that most of the older generation (and slowly ours) is trapped in.

If a member is from party X, then by default the Party Y guy must be better. Carter failed; therefore Republican Reagan must be better. Reagan was popular; therefore Republican Bush Senior must be good and so on.

Currently, since Bush Jr. was unpopular, therefore, by pure default; the democrat must be better. The truth is we have not had a real, free, and independent president since Kennedy. Every president since has been a puppet, surrounding his administration with highly influential globalists from groups like the Trilateral Commission, Council on Foreign Relations, Bilderberg group. Don’t believe me?

Research the backgrounds of the cabinet of the current administration. The mainstream does not look at policies, but people, and indirectly force us to. The last two democratic candidates left in primaries were 95 percent identical in policy. Ron Paul in the primaries told us that we were going to be much worse off economically if we continued with current policy, and look where we are now.

Yet, strangely, that is not what journalists were looking for.

They continued to pick at (and this word is laughable for its pure ambiguity and stupidity) “electability.”

We must move away from mainstream media. Some find themselves obtaining more truth about the world from other outlets, like Al-Jazeera, Russia Today, and The Real News. But the one thing that really separates our generation is the Internet. Often, Internet videos will reflect what the mainstream does not: the thoughts of average people.

This is the real medium that separates the generations: the influx of vast amounts of independent information.

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The principal’s corner

Budget impacts at MTHS for the following year I am sure that all of are aware of the economic downturn we are in the middle of. I am also sure that each of us knows at least one person who has been personally affected by the economy through job loss or a reduction of some kind that has affected family income. So, it should come as no surprise to any of us that we will be facing some significant reductions here at MTHS as well. I wanted to let you all know what we think is going Greg Schwab Principal to happen next year. However, please keep in mind that things are in a constant state of change due to the fact that we do not definitively know what will happen until we have a final budget from the Washington state.

The first thing everyone needs to know is that we are getting smaller as a school. We expect to have almost 100

fewer students next year. Since we get funding for our school based on our enrollment, fewer students next year means less money for teachers, classified staff, and supplies. We expect that this reduction in our enrollment will result in a loss of approximately 3.8 teaching positions for next year.

In addition to this, we have also had our class size ratio increased by a half a student. For every 24.8 students we have here, we get one full-time teaching position. This increase of a half a student result will in a loss of about one teacher next year.

Due to budget cuts for next year, we have also lost district funding for some support positions at each of the high schools. We get funding to have a full time CLIP Teacher. CLIP is a very important program that helps students who need to earn credit in courses that they might have failed during their time in high school. We also get funding for an Activities Coordinator—Stew. We will have to figure out how to fund these positions next year,

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as they are both very important pieces of the work we do here at MTHS. But having to fund these positions means that we will not be able to do something else that we might want to do or need to do.

I think that the most important thing to remember is that no one is immune to the effects of our poor economy.

If you look around us, you will see that everyone is struggling right now and this is a very difficult time for us all.

We all need to make some really difficult choices about what we want to do for next year as there is a very limited amount of money available and it does not look like we will be getting any additional resources coming our way.

We will have more information to share as our budget for the coming year gets finalized. I would welcome any questions you might have about our budget, so please feel free to send me an email or drop by and ask me.

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Hey everyone, and Happy spring!

Coming up in April is class officer elections. If you have any interest in running, you can pick up a petition in the ASB office starting on April 20 for the elections on April 29.

Class ASB officers are a very important part of our school because they are the ones who plan and fundraise for prom by hosting events and dances like the Spring Fling. Each class ASB group meets once a week to discuss what is going on. Meetings are when members Whitney Gretch brainstorm ideas for fundraisers and ASB Public Relations Officer plan for events. There are also biweekly ASB meetings with the entire ASB so that we Big ASB Officers can give updates, talk about activities in the school, and hear what is happening with each class.

It may sound like a lot of meetings and talking and boring stuff like that, but there are way more fun aspects to ASB. First of all, putting on fundraisers is really fun! There are also retreats and conferences where members meet great people, have tons of fun, and of course learn a lot about leadership and making the school a better place, because that is what ASB is really all about.

ASB is really great; it is definitely my favorite part of school!

So if you have any interest in running, pick up a petition on April 20! I promise that you will love it!

Seniors, do not forget to pick up your $100 Grad Night tickets during lunches! You will not want to miss out! Have a good month!

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“My parents have been stressed about money, and it been hard to make the payments we need to live.“

“Yes, because now my dad is twice as stressed out about money as usual!”

“Yes, I’m finding myself trying to save more and cutting back on spending .”

“Yes, instead of getting my own car when I got my license, I have to share one with my cousin.”

“Yes, I don’t get as much gas money to spend willy-nilly.”

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Modern drugs disguised as tasty candy

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By Jennifer Tran Hawkeye staff

Drug dealers from across the nation are using a new tactic to advertise their products. They now use candy flavors and cartoon characters to lure in teen users. As the number of teen drug users’ fall, drug dealers are in search of creative ways to sell drugs, hoping to recruit more young users. From meth to ecstasy, there are many different fla-

vors and cartoon characters that are being manufactured illegally by dealers.

Methamphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant that is either smoked or snorted usually in the form of crystalline powder, is one of the most abused drugs. In 1999, among the age group of 18-25, 5.2 percent reported a lifetime use of meth, the highest rate of meth use reported in the United States. According to an annual survey given out by the

University of Michigan, over the last five years, teen drug use has decreased 23 percent nationwide. With this decrease in the number of drug users, dealers are now advertising their drugs with new flavors. Chocolate, strawberry, and peanut butter are not just candy flavors anymore, these tastes are the new meth flavors. Methamphetamine pills with flavors are given names like “Chocolate Meth”, “Strawberry Quick”, and “Peanut Butter Meth”.

The flavorful meth is increasing its popularity among teen drug users. Some teen users say the added flavors make meth more appealing and desirable, where as parents are worried their child will mistake a bag full of strawberry meth for a bag of pop rocks.

On the streets, not only is flavorful meth dangerous, there is also cartoon character ecstasy. Ecstasy is a highly popular drug among young users. Often found in raves and parties, ecstasy speeds up the nervous system and acts as a mood enhancer.

Recently, in the Kitsap County, there have been street dealers caught with ecstasy in hand in the form of pills shaped as popular cartoon characters. “Deputies say it was hard to recognize because it looked much more like candy than an illegal drug.” The pills were found in the shape of Bart Simpson, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and Transformers. Dave Rodriguez, drug enforcement director for the Northwest's federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) believes the drugs are coming from Canada, where it has not been banned yet.

Authorities and parents are concerned that these new drugs have been recently gaining popularity. “Strawberry meth” and “Bart Simpson ecstasy” can easily be mistaken as candy. This can be very dangerous to children, not knowing that the candy they are about to swallow, is actually harmful drugs.

is this normal?!

Dear Ms. Nelson, These last few months has been really hard. My grandma died and I have having a hard time at work.

My parents are yelling at me all the time to get better grades and think about college and stuff like that. Sometimes I chill with my party friends, but I know that’s stupid and doesn’t really help. Any suggestions?

-Worn Out

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Credentials? Yep, she’s got ‘em. Not only is she an MTHS health educator, she also has a masters degree in Theology and Counseling. So submit your questions to Ms. Nelson or the Hawkeye staff in room 130

Hi Worn Out,

I bet there are lots of people at MTHS who kind of understand your dilemma; there is lots of pressures and stuff happening around here. At this post Spring Break time, the seniors are freaking about their

Senior Projects, spring sports and activities are becoming busy, Prom preparations (aka drama) is jumping into full swing, WASL will rear it’s ugly head, and the weather might improve (thus calling us to escape and hang at the beach).

My advice: Engage in humor!

Spend some time with people who share your sense of humor. According to an article on WebMD, “scientists have been researching the relation between the mind and body, especially in connection with the body’s ability to heal (a field called psychoneuroimmunology). Laughter appears to change brain chemistry and may boost the immune system”. Duh! Everyone knows that a great belly laugh makes the whole world better! Find a friend and laugh. Watch your fave movie, tv show, or Youtube. Tell the stupid jokes that nobody else will understand. Laugh about stuff from the past. Humor makes us feel like we are on top of the world, like we have some control of our lives. And in a time when there is so much chaos, feeling stronger is helpful to everyone. Laughing helps us to face and release our fears. It releases chemicals in our brain that helps us to actually feel physically better.

See- laughing is completely safe, no worries. Enjoy a little escape from your troubles that helps your body and mind. Soon you will feel calm, less stressed and ready to tackle life’s problems. While laughing will not take away your problems, it will help you to develop a positive outlook and

you will be able to face your challenges with more vigor. Remember, everyone has crap to deal with in life, and if you can find ways to cope with troubles that help, you will become a better person. That is why my personal heroes are so great, they faced their trials with humor. Check out Bon Qui Qui on YouTube. She manages to work at Burger King with two-inch nails, bad hair, too much makeup, poor communication skills and a complete lack of real-

ity. BUT, she’s funny!

“In everything there is a season. A time to laugh, a time to cry” (Extra credit if you know where that came from). The tears will always be around, so find a way to laugh. Keep the faith! You are going to make it. But if you are worried about it, come see me and we can share a joke together.

Let’s compare the benefits of drinking and laughing:

Drinking: • • • • •

Illegal at your age Beer breath Embarrassing photos on MySpace Grandma would be ashamed Hangovers & barfing

Laughing: • • • • •

Never Illegal Never Smells Funny photos on MySpace Grandma might not get your jokes No queasiness

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Just this month, Apple Company introduced its latest version of the digital music player which also announces songs, the third generation iPod Shuffle.

Half the size of last generation Shuffle, the new iPod Shuffle is known to be “the first music player that talks to you”. The third generation Shuffle will be the world’s smallest and first talking music player.

Along with being the world’s smallest music player, the third generation Shuffle has many unique features to offer. The iPod shuffle is exactly 1.8 inches tall and 0.3 inches thin, roughly the size of a house key, but smaller than a AA battery. The Shuffle weighs only 10.7 grams. Although this new gadget is rather small, it is said to be easier to use, with controls located where the user can quickly access them.

The controls are now located conveniently on the right ear bud cord for the first time, rather on the body of the player. This means the user can now control the Shuffle by using the headphones, even if it is clipped to a shirt or in a backpack. The only draw-back about this is that ordinary headphones will not do the same because they do not have the system that is required to control the player.

The Shuffle also provides the newest and latest feature. With a press of a button, the Shuffle can state the song that is currently playing. This new feature called VoiceOver can announce songs, artists, and even playlists in 14 different languages. From Chinese to Portuguese, the iPod Shuffle will automatically announce the name of the song in

The Furbie or the Easy Bake Oven?

By Lauren Bennett Hawkeye staff

People are surrounded by computers, TVs, cell phones, game systems, and countless other electronic entertainment devices on a daily basis. Compared to the technology from the 80’s and 90’s, things have really progressed.

The days when the guy with the PlayStation 1 was the coolest kid on the block are long gone. Now it takes much more to even come close. It seems like the adults are the ones with the newest and coolest gadgets as time goes on. But back in the old days, our days, the high school students of today were the ones with it all.

1967 1984 Lite Brite

“I had one when I was 7 (years old) and played with it all the time” -junior, Jessica McCann

Transformers “It was fun. I loved the way it transformed into so many different things” -junior, Lorinda Gates

The ever humble Lite-Brite is probably one of the safer toys on this list (unless swallowed for some reason). It is clever, easy to use (although the pegs have a tendency to fall out whenever they please . . .) and a smart way to dazzle the little kids. Adults seem to agree, as there exists a Guinness Record for “World’s Biggest Lite-Brite Creation”.

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Big today (and still as much of a boy’s toy as it was years ago) are those famous Transformers action figures, now subject to various different series, TV, toy, or otherwise.

Debuted in 1984, their taglines of “More Than Meets The Eye” and “Robots In Disguise” are well known among the kids that had them when they were younger.

the language it is sung, correctly. The VoiceOver can also declare the amount of battery charge remaining.

VoiceOver is particularly useful on the Shuffle since it does not have a display screen like most digital players.

The latest feature works by synchronizing with a user’s iTunes software, which installs a voice kit on the user’s computer. The voice varies depending on what type of computer system is used.

The Shuffle has another great feature. Its switch has three positions. When flipped to the left, the music shuffles, meaning it will play random music.

When set in the middle, the user’s songs will play in order. If flipped to the right, the iPod Shuffle will turn off.

Compared to the last two generation of Shuffles, this four gigabyte music player can carry up to 1,000 songs; storing up to hours of music, twice as much storage room as the other shuffles. It also consists of multiple playlists because the VoiceOver can name the different playlists.

The new iPod Shuffle comes in two fashionable colors, silver and black. From shirts to jackets and even backpacks, the Shuffle clip, now in stainless steel, also comes in silver and black and firmly attaches on to clothes.

As the world’s smallest music player, the new Shuffle is in stores now for the price of only $79. The Apple Company, which has sold more than 200 million iPods since launched in 2001, will continue selling the second generation Shuffle, with one gigabyte and 240 songs for $49.

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Easy bake oven “I liked the fact that I could make food without help from my mom” -senior, Grace Olson

PlayStation 1 “The starting of Grand Tourismo was a lot of fun, and helped me to pass time” -senior, Paul Baker

1998 Furbies

“They were freaky! Insanely creepy. The most frightening thing I’ve ever owned.”

-senior, Michael Hill

Away from the male-oriented toys the Easy-Bake Oven, is possibly one of the most little-girl-ish things ever created next to Barbies and My Little Pony. It seems pretty easy to use, right? Just add water to the pre-packaged mixes, push through the slot, and bake. This simple toy sold 16 million plus by 1997.

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True, compared to the dominating game stations of today like the Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3, the Playstation 1 is not better in graphics or versatility. These days the controllers are smaller and the allow a wider range of actions. All of this makes the PS1 considered an antique by people today. Still, when it was big, it was big. The PS1 was one of the fifth generation consoles released in 1994. It has left a legacy behind and is responsible for the creation of the PS2, PSP, and the ever-popular PS3. By the time production ended in 2006, the PS1 had sold 102 million consoles, making one of the longest runs in video game history.

Cute things, like Furbies, were often the domain of little kids who liked furry autonomous robots that (until further notice) said “U-nye-boh-doo?” just to ask how one was doing. Which seemed to work. After all, it got released in Winter 1998, and did not stop selling until 2007, and adults seemed to like them too, seeing as they were being brought to workplaces as well. They were subsequently banned because of a misconception of the programming of the toys.

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Right now, parents could be reading their child’s text messages, who they are calling, and the length of each call. Sound unnerving?

Well if it does, prepare for this.

My Mobile Watchdog is probably the most popular service where parents can pay to find out just that, but there are other services like it. My mobile watchdog is not actually spyware because it alerts the user that they are being monitored, however there are other products that do not notify the user; like Mobile Spy. Cell phone spyware is also referred to as an ‘activity logger’.

My Mobile Watchdog is designed for parents in order to keep kids safe, where as Mobile Spy is made to protect the buyer by tracking someone they do not trust.

Watchdog delivers information about the child’s phone on the website in real time. The parents can also get text message updates of what their child is doing.

Another feature is an approved contact list. That means the parents can add people to an online address book as contacts they allow their kids to talk to.

In order to get Watchdog, the user must purchase a ‘Smartphone’ or a

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Blackberry Pearl with Watchdog software installed. Mobile Spy works on most Smartphones which run the Windows Mobile or Symbian OS operating system, so there are more cell phone choices and the buyer installs the software on the phone. However for Mobile Spy the phone must be internet-enabled so the software can update. Mobile Spy gives no indications in any way that it is sending updates to the online site of the phone use.

There is even a product that does not require installation on the user’s phone but only on the buyers. They still have all the same features as Mobile Spy or Watchdog. In fact this product allows the buyer to listen in on phone call the user makes or receives.

Over 6,000 people attended the Seattle Regional FIRST robotics competition at the Key Arena last weekend. MTHS received two awards at this event, including the “Underwriter’s Laboratory Team Safety Award, for the safety program practiced at school and at the competitions,” said Craig DeVine, Robotics advisor.

They also received the “Entrepreneurial Award, for their effective and comprehensive business plan.”

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Above: Jazz Ensemble I, under the direction of Darin Faul, performs at The Paramount Theater, in Seattle, on March 27 for Hot Java Cool Jazz. Below: Joel Jewett, Kelsey VanDalfsen, Jack Walters, Arthur Sagami, and Matt Watson perform a quintet at Hot Java Cool Jazz.

Hot Java Cool Jazz

MTHS jazz plays The Paramount during 13th annual festival

By Vanessa Chea Hawkeye staff

Starbucks presents the 13th Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz at The Paramount Theater. This year, “Hot Java Cool Jazz” benefited the music programs at Newport High School, Mountlake Terrace High School, Shorewood High School, Roosevelt High School, and Garfield High School. Starbucks, Kennelly Keys Music, 88.5 KPLU, and STG Presents were at the performance to promote themselves or talk to the people who came to the show.

Before the bands performed on stage, some played small jam sessions on top of the stairs that ascend to the top balcony of the Paramount. “Hot Java Cool Jazz” was started in 1995 when Starbucks created their first music compilation that included jazz music that would play in their shops while people bought and drank their coffee.

Starbucks decided to take jazz music to another level and celebrate jazz within the local community. Starbucks discovered that many schools have a passion and dedication for music. Students, parents, and directors managed their budget to keep music programs going strong.

The many schools that loved and accepted music in their schools inspired Starbucks to help keep the music in these schools. Starbucks thought it would be a good idea to have five bands from five different local schools come out and perform music, and so “Hot Java Cool Jazz” was born.

The Hot Java Cool Jazz” tickets went to help benefit these schools and their music programs.

“Hot Java Cool Jazz” this year was a phenomenal event.

Musician’s Perspective “It was pretty awesome... We had two big standing ovations... I‘ve never played at The Paramount before. It was so huge, you couldn’t see the end of the audience.”

~ Arthur Sagami

The first school to perform was Newport High School from Bellevue. Newport High School played a great show, with instrumental solos and soothing vocals with Ariel Pocock, the pianist at Newport High School’s jazz band.

Terrace performed second and had instrumental solos from Matt Watson, Jack Walters, Kendall Irby, Jesse Anderson, and Arianna DeBoo from Jazz I. Watson played tenor sax, Walters was on clarinet for “Clarinade”, Anderson and Irby played trombone and DeBoo played piano and sang. Terrace was one of the best bands that performed that night.

Shorewood High School from Shoreline performed third and did very well playing a long set with some instrumental solos with hypnotic sounds and their very interesting songs included “I Can’t Stop Lovin’ You,” and “Clarinade,” which happened to be an audience favorite according to Arthur Sagami.

After Shorewood’s performance there was an intermission where everybody went to go get Starbucks coffee on the main floor.

When the intermission was over, Roosevelt High School took the stage. Roosevelt played a short set and they also had a small group of musicians, but overall they were nothing but classy.

The last school to perform was Garfield High School and they played a short set as well, and had a relatively small band. Garfield ended the concert with the entire audience cheering and clapping.

“Hot Java Cool Jazz” this year was a complete success, the concert raised 100,000 dollars from tickets, and could not have happened without the help of Timothy Jones who works for the Starbucks Coffee Company, is a music programmer, and the event founder.

Over the last 13 years, Starbucks has donated more than 150,000 dollars to local schools to support music programs. Mountlake Terrace also earned a bonus for having the most ticket sales this year.

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The Moondoggies: A successful, yet modest Seattle band

By Megan Resler

barely said a word. When I asked them what venues they had played Caleb replied, “Nowhere. Seattle... a hippiefest It was late on a Tuesday night when I walked into The in Idaho.” It was as if the fact they have played virtually Moondoggies’ rehearsal studio downtown. The place was every Seattle indie venue including Neumo’s, the Tractor, nothing fancy, somewhat divey even, a few couches, a few the Vera Project, the (newly reopened) Crocodile and instruments, a plaque on the wall rightfully naming the the Blue Moon, was unworthy of recognition. It was as if space “The Manhouse.” I could hear country-rock-esque they had not realized their 2008 debut album “Don’t Be a music drifting up through the floor as I sat down and Stranger” has been in KEXP’s rotation for seven months; waited. The sound was clean and error-free. I mindlessly their hesitancy in owning up to their abrupt success in the debated whether they were playing live or listening to an music industry was simply astonishing. old recording.

As if that was not enough to brag about, The Moondoggies A few minutes passed and the music stopped, I heard were also asked to play both Bumbershoot and the Capitol the band come up the stairs and settle into a neighboring Hill Block Party this upcoming summer, an incredible room. I was up. feat many Seattle artists aspire As I walked into their smoky to. Yet, due to an unfortunate garage to start the interview, 60-day black out period they the first thing I noticed was are forced to choose only one the bar in the corner and the to play. “It’s about bookers not brightly colored Christmas having enough people wanting lights haphazardly hung to come see you at two shows around the ceiling. “ The at two venues so close to each Manhouse” obviously continother... it’s like we grew up ued into the garage. going to Bumbershoot and you Four guys sat around the know wishing to play there, but room and they greeted me as we said yes to the Capitol Hill I took a seat at the bar. “Can Block Party first and the cross I get you a...uh, soda?” It was over dates just don’t work for introduction time. The guy Bumbershoot,” Kevin claimed sitting a few stools down from sullenly. With a smile Caleb me was Bobby Terreberry. He added, “It’s not bitterness we is 23, plays bass for the band feel towards Bumbershoot… and runs fast. Carl Dahlen was it’s pure hatred haha. No, but Used with permission from http://hardlyart­.com/moondoggies really Bumbershoot has really the quiet 22-year-old giant in the corner with a good arm, long strawberry blond hair, just turned into something more like the Bite of Seattle and enough rhythm in his drum beats to make his lack which I’m not that interested in playing.” of experience trivial. Caleb Quick sat near an overturned Obviously still resentful, Caleb and Kevin went on dispiano to my left. He is the band’s 27-year-old keyboarder, cussing the blackout period for almost ten minutes until I has an unrestrained quick wit and vaguely resembled an changed the subject back to their first album. urban lumberjack with his red plaid fleece shirt and scruffy Ultimately, what I found strange about their ranting beard. Last to introduce himself was Kevin Murphy, the was, it was as if they were upset they could only play one man standing behind the bar. Kevin was the band’s guitar- show instead of the two. The fact that the other show was ist and lead vocalist; he is 23, soft-spoken, and a brilliant Bumbershoot did not seem to matter that much. lyricist.

We eventually got back to talking about “Don’t Be a Almost from the beginning of the interview, I was sur- Stranger,” their debut album. They told me the writing prised at how modest the band members were, at some process took approximately two years, essentially from points it even bordered on lack of confidence. Caleb when the band formed to when they went into the studio. turned everything I said into a joke and Kevin replied with “Some songs lead you, others you lead like a freakin’ sleepintelligent well-thought out answers, but Bobby and Carl ing sheep,” Caleb eloquently explained.

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When it comes to writing the music for their tracks the band works pretty collectively, unless someone comes into rehearsal with a preconceived notion they want to run off of, but when it comes to writing the lyrics for their tracks Kevin comes up with approximately 95 percent of their material, usually drawing off of dusty old skeletons. When I asked him about where his inspiration comes from Kevin said bashfully, “Well, ‘Changing’ (their most popular single) came out of necessity, but sometimes I don’t know where they come from. I just sit down and come up with certain songs and I can’t remember anything about where it originated from other than that the feelings existed.”

The four guys recently got re-signed with their old label, Hardly Art and are planning to go back into the studio next fall. If things go well, their second album will be released within a year. “This time we have a lot more liberties to take, the first [time] was a learning process… now that we have a new point of view we’ll be more ready, prepared, confident,” laughed Kevin as if remembering his first studio experience. The first time around the band had a lot of open-ended songs when they went into recording which seemed to work incredibly well for them. Caleb turned toward me and smirked, “You know ‘Night and Day?” Yeah. “Everything after the last verse we pretty much made up in the studio… give it another listen. I think it started something for us.”

Pretty soon the strange out-of-place Northwest Bird Collector clock hanging above the bar was telling me it was 11 p.m. and it was obvious the band wanted to wrap things up, but curiosity got the best of me. “How about a song?” Shockingly, they complied. Kevin grabbed an old band-sticker-covered acoustic guitar, hopped up on a bar stool and started strumming away. They played a smooth song with a pretty melody, deep rich vocals, and a repeating chorus that got me mouthing along with the words until I caught myself and sealed my lips shut. A few minutes later they finished the song off with an abrupt silence and a shrug before I was ready for it to end. As if secondguessing themselves they tried to judge my reaction by looking everywhere but at me. “Bad-ass,” I muttered. They laughed. I thanked them for their time and walked out of “The Manhouse.”

I left behind four laughing friends, four modest guys, but most importantly, four talented musicians who are not looking for fame and riches in the music industry. They just want to play music.

“Harvey”: the Drama Department’s final performance

By Suzanne Cho

Despite the fact that both Veta and Myrtle are living in ure out who is really crazy. Is it no one, everyone, Elwood, Elwood’s house and are being supported by his money, Veta, or the doctors themselves? As the cab driver says, The MTHS drama department will be presenting its they vow that they will not be humiliated by his peculiar what is “a perfectly normal human being?” Of course, it all final play for the year, entitled, “Harvey.” The play will run behavior again. They believe that the only solution is to gets sorted out in the end, but there are many surprises (as May 29, 30, and 31. “Harvey” will be an enjoyable perfor- commit Elwood to Chumley’s Rest, a sanitarium. Later well as comedic doses of wisdom) along the way, as everymance that many people will laugh at, as well as see the that afternoon, they arrive by cab with Elwood at the sani- one questions just what exactly is real and what is not. unusual imaginations of the characters, along with the tarium. reality they have to face.

Elwood is hustled away by Wilson, the sanitarium order“Harvey” was written by Mary Chase. It first ran and won ly. In the office, Veta meets with Dr. Sanderson the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1944, during World War (Shane Miner-Headley) and attempts to II. The inspiration for “Harvey” came from two experienc- explain the situation of her brother and his es in Chase’s life. The first, being a dream she had about invisible, six-foot tall rabbit companion. a psychiatrist being chased by a giant, white rabbit, and Veta’s agitated state of mind, however, leads the second was a desire to bring Dr. Sanderson to the conclulaughter and relief to Americans sion that a terrible mistake during World War II. has been made and that it “Harvey” opens on a spring is she, not her brother, who afternoon at the Dowd residence, is the one in need of treatduring a tea party for the highment. As a result, he releases class ladies of the “Wednesday Elwood and commits Veta.

Forum.” Veta Simmons (Theresa In a conversation later on Haldman) the hostess and sisbetween Dr. Sanderson and ter of Elwood Dowd (Ryan his superior, Dr. Chumley Woodyard), is hoping that the (Michael Ward), it gradually event will allow her daughter, becomes clear that yet anothMyrtle (Amanda Stewart); who er mistake has been made.

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As good-natured, mild-mannered, and well known as and the search for Eldwood is on.

Elwood is, his best friend happens to be an invisible, sixThis raises the question to the psychologist Register online: freshman.uwb.edu/visit/ foot tall rabbit, Harvey. Wherever Elwood goes, he brings and staff as who is more dangerous to society: an extra hat and coat for Harvey and buys extra movie and the easy-going dreamer with a vivid imaginarailroad tickets so that they can go everywhere together. tion or the people who want him to conform Once the family secret is exposed, all that Veta and to the accepted version of reality.

Myrtle can do, is watch helplessly as their guests leave.

The doctors, Veta, and Elwood all try to fig-

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Two Hawks and a bag of popcorn

Our reviewers let you know what’s worth watching and what should be rented later

Fast and Furious

By Robina Hamman A&E Editor

Aptly titled, “The Fast and Furious” (or Fast and Furious 4) hit theaters Friday, April 3 and certainly kept me on the edge of my seat, wondering what was going to happen next.

I liked the opening scene and how it immediately drew the audience into the film, with the gas truck bursting into flames. Between all of the action, a great soundtrack, and excellent graphics, I was blown away. The acting, in general was good, but Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel seemed like he was just trying to skate by with his performance.

That being said, for the most part, the actors and actresses were well chosen for their parts. The plot was good, however, parts of the film did not quite make sense. That is probably because I have not seen the previous three installments of the “Fast and Furious” series, something I would recommend doing before viewing this film.

It also became apparent that some background knowledge about cars would be good to have, to really understand parts of the film and how the cars tie into the plot.

The high-speed races through busy, city streets and chases through the desert were amazing. Even though, it would not make sense to kill off some

of the main characters half way through the film, one could not help but wonder who was going to survive the highspeed action throughout the film and who was not.

The most interesting part, to me, was the way the movie ended, with the suggestion of a possible fifth installment of the “Fast and Furious” series. Overall, “The Fast and the Furious” was a good film, but I do not think I would see it a second time, as I am not that into cars.

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By Holly Irons Hawkeye staff

With its daredevil stunts and highspeed action, there are a few good reasons why “The Fast and Furious” (also known as Fast and Furious 4) raced to the top of the lists opening week in the box office.

The original crew from the first Fast and the Furious are all back together, beating the cops, the crimes, and the other racers in this adrenaline pumping movie. After

Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) is killed, excon Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) comes back to the United States in order to find her killer and seek revenge.

Meanwhile, Agent Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) gets the chance to fight crime while kicking butt behind the wheel in order to find the main honchos in a crime gang.

As Dom and Agent O’Conner confront the same enemy, an uncertain bond grows between them in order to survive. At the same time, Agent O’Conner, after being gone from her life, tries to re-unite with Mia Toretto ( Jordana Brewster).

The races are as hot as the cars in this action thriller, ranging from races through L.A. traffic to high-speed chases through the Mexican Desert and everywhere in between. This movie has you gripping your seat handles with every twist and turn. The cars range everywhere between a 1998 Nissan Skyline ER34 (the blue car driven by Paul Walker) to a 1970 Primer Chevrolet Chevelle (the grey car driven by Vin Diesel).

I had heard others in the theater get confused by the placement of this movie in the “Fast and Furious” set since Han from “Tokyo Drift” was seen in this film.

Other then the “re-cap” confusion, everyone loved it. I only had a few issues with the acting being a bit bland from Paul Walker, but was happy over-all with the movie and the plot.

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By Chelsie Nathe Hawkeye staff

Sexting: a form of texting in which one sends or receives pornographic pictures. According to a survey conducted by Hawkeye staff, nearly 27 percent of MTHS students have sent or received such pornographic pictures via text, which, under both state and federal law, could allow them to be charged with possession or distribution of child pornography, a class A felony in most states. In a recent case, a 14-year-old New Jersey girl was charged with possession and distribution of child pornography after she posted nude photographs of herself on her MySpace page.

In a survey of over 150 students, 36 percent of males at Terrace admitted to sending or receiving pornographic images depicting a minor via text message.

Under Megan’s Law, signed in by President Clinton, these students would then be forced to register as sex offenders for the rest of their adult lives.

“It’s a felony,” said Terrace student resource officer Heidi Froisland. Still, MTHS does not have an explicit policy detailing the school’s stance on sexting.

Principal Greg Schwab said he sees the issue covered by the school’s stance on cell phones in general.

“We don’t have a policy that specially goes against that (sexting) but it’s under the cell phone policy; phones shouldn’t be at school,” he said.

While MTHS has been relatively free of any major sexting scandal like those at Bothell and Kennedy high schools, there have still been several incidents surrounding the distribution of pornographic images via text.

According to Froisland, sexting is

not as significant at the high school level as it is at the middle school level. Samantha Nathe, 30% an eighth grade student at Brier Terrace Middle School said she personally does 20% not think sexting is acceptable, but she is also aware of a middle school student who has received por- 10% nographic images from an MTHS student.

Of the more than 150 students surveyed, female students were nearly two times more likely to have sent pornographic images.

Whatever the law, however, both student and adult opinions on the matter vary widely. Alesha Chamness, a MTHS sophomore said she does not believe that sexting is entirely right or wrong. “It’s really all a personal opinion,” she said.

Leith Kayylali, an MTHS junior, also said he believes that it is not a big issue and that “it is definitely safer than unprotected sex,” he said, “If you’re in a relationship then its better depending on how long you’ve been with someone and how much trust you have in them.”

Many students strongly believe sexting is unacceptable however. Ben Rabine, sophomore, said sexStudents who have sent or received sext messages.

Students who have forwarded sext messages.

Students who have sent sext messages while in a relationship.

Sext messages sent between one or more minors.

Students who believe sexting is acceptable.

Students who know someone who has sexted.

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ual things should be private and sexting makes it public. “It’s also basically like saying, Here, I have no respect for myself,’” he said.

Patricia Isla, sophomore, also agrees that sexting is inappropriate because, “One, I don’t like seeing that.

And two, because it’s gross and if we wanted to see something like that there’s porn.”

Some teachers also find sexting unacceptable. “People are entitled to their First Amendment rights, to take their own pictures and send them to whom they please, but it’s sad that people are doing it because it shows a lack of self-esteem,” said history teacher Dory Pearce.

Dino Aristides, math teacher, feels slightly different.

He said, “The risk outweighs the reward… Once the photo is digitized and flown through the airwaves and stored on a server, then it is available to potentially the world.”

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Overwhelmed With College?

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“There are lots of people here and lots of organizations and resources, so a persistent student who knows his or her way around the school will be able to get involved in lots of opportunities. However, it’s hard to get started when you don’t know what’s out there or where to find the information.”

College! It is important, but what a pain. Juniors and seniors have enough to worry about as it is without being bombarded with college mail and information. SATs, senior projects, and FAFSA forms may seem like a lot, but in the end, making decisions about college will take the most time.

Most people have some schools in mind, but really have no clue how many choices there are. “There are so many options. You have to figure out which school will fit you best and if you can afford it,” explained senior Molly Erickson.

According to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) there are over 7,000 recognized institutions in the United States alone. One great way to sift through all these schools is the college matchmaker on www.collegeboard.com This tool makes a list of colleges based on a series of 24 questions ranging from cost to sports.

Once accepted, choosing between multiple colleges can be the most challenging. Every school is going to be a different experience for every person so a campus visit can be really helpful. Visits allow students to see what the campus life, environment, dorms, classes, and perhaps most importantly, the food is like which will make an informed decision much easier.

When choosing schools remember what is important.

Do you want to be close to family or far away? Want a small or large school? City or country? Senior Miles Fernandez said, “My family was the biggest influence on my choice. Of course they wanted me to stay close to home and not go that far.”

May 1, when most intent to register deadlines end, is on its way so to help out we have compiled some quotes from some MTHS students who went to different colleges. We asked them questions about how much they liked the school they chose. Hopefully their answers provide some insight.

-Ji Mun UW freshman

Compiled by Hawkeye staff

“I love UW. It’s a gorgeous campus. It is in a great location and the classes are really engaging. I have learned more here in 2 quarters than I have in the rest of my schooling. I decided to go here because I already liked “My favorite part is meeting the school I got a new people in the dorms and scholarship and it connecting with them no was my first option.” matter their backgrounds.”

-Andrew Jacobson UW freshman

-Colin Diltz WWU freshman

“WSU would be good for a student who has a lot of different interests and

who isn’t sure what they want to do. If you’re not sure what you want to do it’s a good opportunity to be exposed to a lot of different things.”

“I chose Gonzaga because it’s a fairly small school with small class sizes which gives an overall community feeling to the atmosphere. Academically it is challenging and highly regarded across the state and country. They offer lots of opportunities to get involved in the community and in the school.”

“I chose to go here because it is a good school with a music and music education program. Also it is cheap, respectively and I really like the distance from where I live (Terrace).”

-Emma Fritz Gonzaga freshman

-Eli Blaisdell CWU Freshman

-Gabe DeMiero WSU senior

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Tied season has hopes of going up

Kevin Hense/ Hawkeye

The Hawks started the season mid-March with a four game winning streak. They were defeated game five by Shorewood High School and continued to suffer losses until game eight in a close win of 7-6 against Kamiak at Terrace (captured above). Their fate is not yet sealed for the state tournament but hopes are high.

By Kevin Hense Hawkeye staff

With a winning record from last year, anticipation was high for this baseball season. Although they did not make it far, the Hawks went to the state tournament last year with a team of solid ball players.

Since most all of the players from last year returned this spring, the team was expecting to come back better than ever.

Their first game was a concrete start playing Cascade High School and beating them with a final score of 5-4. Karsten Strieby had the game winning walk-off home run to clinch the win for the Hawks.

The team looked confident as they looked ahead.

In their next game, the Hawks fought hard against the current number one team in

the WesCo North conference, MarysvillePilchuck. The teams were tied until the Hawks went into the eighth inning and scored one to capture the win. This win reinforced the belief of the Hawks having an outstanding season.

The next two games proved to be great as well with back to back wins against Glacier Peak, winning both games after the ten run rule was enacted.

After that, Mountlake Terrace was dished their first loss against Shorewood High School. After evaluating a 7-5 loss, the Hawks decided that something needed to be done. They came out with a vengeance as they beat Kamiak the following game in an important 7-2 win.

The following two games can be categorized as nothing short of disappoint-

ing. During their second game against Shorewood, the Hawks again were unable to come away with a win as the Thunderbirds took the second game against Terrace as well. Hoping to regain their momentum, the Hawks played Kamiak High School for their second time and in an unexpected turn of events, the team lost to the Knights in a hard 2-5 loss.

The Hawks were watching their season slip away from what they were ultimately hoping to be a near perfect season.

The Hawks were able to win the first of two games against Edmonds-Woodway in a close 7-6 win after trailing almost the entire game until Derek Giles knocked in the go ahead run in the fifth inning.

Hoping to accomplish the same thing in game two, the Hawks were unexpectedly

slaughtered by the EW Warriors. After being ten-runned in the fifth inning by a score of 11-1, the Hawks were devastated with the loss.

So here they are at mid-season, with a less than expected 4-4 conference record and an overall record of 6-4. The Hawks know that they need to pull it together in the second half of their season if they want to make it into the playoffs. Senior catcher Paul Clingan said, “We are playing below our potential, and right now we need to worry about securing a playoff spot.”

The team has a two game series against the Meadowdale Mavericks on April 14 and 15. They then have two series against Shorecrest and Lynnwood. If all goes well, state tournament dreams may become a reality once again.

New era in Terrace soccer: Hawks start a winning season

By Kevin Hense Hawkeye staff

It is an unfortunate truth that Terrace soccer is not known for state championships, conference winning seasons, or just plain game winning performances. No, it has been a hard road these last couple of years for the Hawks when it comes to soccer. But a new era might be on the horizon. One that may possibly be known for its triumphs rather than its tribulations. The tide is definitely shifting.

This had become evident when the Hawks won their first game of the season against Glacier Peak, a team new to the WesCo South division. Glacier Peak was definitely the favored team to win and had high prospects for the year, so a win against them was just the momentum push the Hawks needed to start their season off right.

The following game was just as impressive as the first. Terrace walked away with a tie after a hard fought game with Shorewood High School. The Shorewood Thunderbirds are currently undefeated and the only game they did not win outright was against the Hawks.

Knowing that they could compete with any team in the conference, the Hawks beat Kamiak High School 2-1 the following game.

The wins continued as the Hawks played Edmonds-Woodway next and beat them 3-2.

After, the Hawks hit a rough patch. Terrace

lost the next three games against Meadowdale 0-3, Jackson 4-1, and then Shorecrest 2-4. All three of these losses put a damper on the Hawks already very successful season, but it did not knock them down and out.

Coming back from their losses, in their last game, the Hawks beat the Mariner Marauders in a close 1-0 win. This was a sign that a good season is still possible and has kept the Hawks focusing on their next game on April 14 against Glacier Peak. Having already beaten them once, the team hopes to come out playing hard in order to beat them again.

The Hawks better than normal season has been the result of hard practicing, good teamwork, and two brothers from El Salvador. Manix and Jonathan Alvarez have both had outstanding seasons already this year being the two leading scorers on the team. Manix has two goals with four assists and Jonathan has four goals with one assist.

Senior captain and defender Robert Yarbrough said, “We have had a few disappointments but we are off to a good start. We have a lot of talent on the team this year and with a lot of hard work I think we can do good things.”

The Hawks hope that this season will be the change that they have been waiting for and they are trying to take advantage of where this team can go this year. The only thing to do now is sit back and see how the new era plays out.

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After a winning game of 1-0 against the Mariner Marauders, the JV soccer team practiced to keep the momentum of the season strong.

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Women’s tennis continues building on early success New head coach pushes Hawks to new heights

JV and Varsity no longer share the courts at MTHS. Instead, the JV walks to Evergreen.

Health Co-Editor Coach Ramirez believes this has been helpful Spring is here even if the sun is not, and the in developing the team. “It gives more room womens’ tennis team at Terrace is ramping up for varsity to challenge and JV to practice,” the attitude for a hot run to the end of the sea- he said. son. Things are looking up this year, according Noteworthy matches of the season include an to senior co-captain Alexa Stead. “Of my four intense triumph over Shorecrest, a long time years being here, this year we’ve worked the rival of the Terrace team. “Nobody expected hardest on our skills,” she said. us to win,” said Bouche. “It was good to beat Coach Alberto Ramirez remarked on the them.” The squads split the first two sets impressive improvements across and went on to a tie-breaking the entire team roster and con- “He wants us to make it to third, where Shelby Windom practices everyday, even if tinues to drive his players to new its raining. He believes in and Alexa Stead each left with heights. “We’re closer to other us and motivates us to be a singles victory. By the end of the best.” schools’ top singles and No. 1 douthe match, the girls had taken - Willada Loch bles won early games,” he said. four of the seven courts. on coach Ramierez Much of the Hawks’ new-found Glacier Peak also put up a success this season has been attribgreat fight to the victory, ultiuted to the hiring of Coach Ramirez. “He mately falling behind at the end to another demanded more from our team,” said no. 1 4-3 win for Terrace. Stead also pulled a dousingles player Teryn Bouche. bles victory with her sister Kendall at Jackson, Senior Willada Loch agrees. “He wants us to which Coach Ramirez feels has been the make it to practices everyday, even if its rain- team’s best match so far. Terrace won the No. ing,” she said. “He believes in us and motivates 1 singles match 7-5, 7-5. us to be the best.” Loch said that an increased For all their improvements this year, the focus on conditioning has helped the team’s girls have one lament. “We need more support performance. from our student body,” said junior Kristen Shari Cho, a junior, said that Ramirez has Wagner. Attendance at the matches has been made an effort to work with the entire team. markedly low. “[He] doesn’t just practice with the singles.

Upcoming games include Mariner High [He] focuses on both doubles and singles,” School tonight and Lynnwood on Thursday. she said.

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Sophomore Shelby Windom practices at MTHS. Windom was victorious in her recent cess has been a rearranged practice schedule. match against Shorecrest.

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Ken Griffey Jr. makes home debut with Seattle Mariners Griffey’s return energizes fans but complicates lineup Frank Hume

Editorial Editor

Today marks the return of Ken Griffey Junior to Seattle as the designated hitter and right fielder for the Mariners after a long stint with the Cincinnati Reds. The return of Griffey, coupled with a number of changes to the Mariners’ starting lineup, has brought a renewed interest in the Mariners to fans. From his first day in uniform when he went yard against Minneapolis, Griffey has been a source of great energy among the Mariners base. Amidst slower than normal ticket sales the announcement of his return catalyzed the sale of over 16,000 seats at Safeco field.

In the last decade there has been waning support for the Mariners’ organization as it has lost many of its great players one by one, until all of the players from the 1995 team had been traded or retired. Even with a number of high profile acquisitions such as Ichiro Suzuki and Adrian Beltre the Mariners have not been able to generate fervent fan support since the 2001 season.

Griffey’s return has lifted the spirits of many long time fans as they witness the return of one of their long time heros. As the Mariners looked for a leader who could show them the way back to greatness, Griffey emerged as a veteran who could step into this role. Though somewhat more aged then when he left the Mariners in 1999, many have welcomed him back with enthusiasm, almost

as though he had never left.

The lack of tension between Griffey and the new players is very important for the team to move forward. Showing promise during the early games of the year, the Mariners are hoping that Griffey can continue to help them come out on top. The Mariners hope to capitalize on Griffey’s abilities in the field and the at the plate. While he is no longer the 19-year-old whiz kid capable of dazzling crowds with feats of extreme athleticism, the wear and tear of the years does not seem to have affected his raw talent as he continues to produce with the bat and in the field. He hit 18 home runs and batted in 71 runs in a season shortened by trades and injuries.

Reaching this level of competitiveness again has given a huge boost of confidence to many fans and players alike. In the past Griffey has done much to move the Mariners forward and draw fans and players in. Few who have followed the team will ever forget Griffey scoring from first in the 1995 ALDS to defeat the Yankees or his gravity-defying catches in center field.

When Griffey left the White Sox at the end of last season he had a tough choice. According to The Seattle Times it came down to two options: Griffey was said to have considered joining the Atlanta Braves in order to have a closer relationship with his children, most likely being able to attend their sports events, and the other option

was to rejoin the Seattle Mariners where he began his career and played Ken Griffey Jr. for ten seasons. The final push came Career Stats when his young daughter came to Home Runs: 612 him and told him that she thought Batting Avg: .287 he should return to the Mariners.

OPB: .373 Griffey made the decision several SLG: .546 hours later to join the Mariners.

Junior originally signed on with the Seasons: 21 Mariners when he was 19-years-old, a teenager. Griffey, 39, is only one year younger then his father, Ken Griffey Senior, was when he signed on with the Mariners in 1990.

Griffey’s addition to the Mariners’ lineup is providing something of a logistical challenge for new Mariners manager, Don Wakamatsu. Griffey has publicly commented that he does not desire to be used only as a designated hitter, but wants to continue to play outfield. With centerfielder Ichiro coming back from his stint on the DL with a bleeding stomach ulcer tomorrow and both Franklin Gutierrez and Edny Chavez playing well Wakamatsu will be forced place either Chavez or Griffey at DH. As a tip of the cap to Griffey’s legacy in Seattle longtime Mariner great Harold Reynolds will throw the ceremonial first pitch of the game to Griffey. Reynolds and Griffey shared the field for three years, from 1989 to 1992.

spring sports standings Softball

Men’s Baseball

WesCo Overall W L W L 6 0 7 0 Jackson (4A) HAWKS (4A) 5 1 6 1 5 1 5 3 Shorewood (4A) 4 2 5 3 Glacier Peak (3A) 4 2 4 3 Lynnwood (3A) 2 4 2 5 Kamiak (4A) 2 4 2 4 Mariner (4A) Edmonds-Woodway (4A) 1 5 1 7 1 5 1 6 Meadowdale (3A) 0 6 0 8 Shorecrest (3A)

WesCo Overall W L W L 6 2 8 2 Jackson (4A) 6 2 7 3 Lynnwood (3A) Edmonds-Woodway (4A) 5 3 7 3 5 3 6 3 Kamiak (4A) 5 3 7 3 Shorewood (4A) 4 4 5 5 Meadowdale (3A) HAWKS (4A) 4 4 6 4 2 6 2 8 Glacier Peak (3A) 2 6 4 6 Shorecrest (3A) 1 7 1 7 Mariner (4A)

as of 4/11/09

Men’s Soccer

as of 4/11/09

WesCo W L 1 0 Kamiak (4A) HAWKS (4A) 1 0 1 0 Shorecrest (3A) Edmonds-Woodway (4A) 0 0 0 0 Jackson (4A) 0 0 Glacier Peak (3A) 0 0 Shorewood (4A) 0 1 Lynnwood (3A) 0 1 Mariner (4A) 0 1 Meadowdale (3A)

T 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Overall W L 3 5 4 3 7 1 4 3 6 1 4 3 6 0 0 8 1 7 2 6

T 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0

as of 4/11/09