Tig r HiLi e
Feb. 24, 2009
Volume 49 Issue 15
1015 Division St. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Inviting Sara Strever News Editor
Students in Bridget Bakula’s class are helping making to make the world a sweeter, happier place. Her resource class is doing a greeting cards fundraiser for supplies, field trips and for the simple reason of helping other people. “The project is helping us for a multitude of reasons. First, it allows the students to work on a variety of vocational tasks. Second, it allows students to learn the concept of supply and demand. Third, it’s a great teamwork lesson. Last, but not least, it helps raise money for community experiences and classroom material needs,” Bakula said. The class started creating little masterpieces in November and has made as many greeting cards for as many occasions as one can imagine. “We’ve made tons of cards, for every holiday. We work on it during class down time. My favorite thing would be making the cards. I like making Valentine’s Day cards. It’s my favorite holiday,” senior Jessi Seawel said. Everyone involved in this project has a different reason as to why they enjoy this project.
Students create cards Possibilites for fun, fundraising “I love seeing the students work together and how the cards come together with their creativity,” Bakula said. Senior Zach Barnes looks at this project in a practical sense. “ It taught me how to (make cards). I’ve never made cards before. It’s great if you want to give cards. Now you don’t have to go to the store. It’s a bargain,” Barnes said. If students need a card for a special occasion, Bakula’s class is even up for making customized cards. “The students create birthday, holiday, thank you, congratulations, and all occasion cards. We are also up to creating special request cards such as invitations for a baby shower or birthday party,” Bakula said. This is not the first time the resource room has gone the extra mile to help other people. “Not too long ago we went to the Salvation Army. We’ve also gone to River Hills and read to the little kids. I just like helping other people,” Barnes said. Cards are sold for 50 cents and can be purchased in the office or in room 30, Bakula’s classroom. “Who doesn’t love giving and receiving greeting cards? In this
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Senior Zach Barnes, junior Alex Gates, senior Jessi Seawel, resource teacher Bridget Bakula, sophomore Sam Wheelock and sophomore Robbie Kucera are just some of the Bakula’s class members selling greeting cards for all occasions. Cards may be purchased in office. technology laden world, the rare written note or card is much appreciate. Everyone needs to buy cards for various occasions. When you buy them from us, you are helping your
fellow classmates and the environment. We use recycled cards as much as possible,” Bakula said. The Tiger-Hiline Online also features a vodcast made by Trevor East-
man, Mike Targoff and Tony Wright. an interview wtih Ms. Bakula and students about greeting cards. http:// www.cedar-falls.k12.ia.us/buildings/ cfhs/journalism/index.html.
Jazz bands perform at longest running festival Jordyn Carias Staff Writer
The Tallcorn Jazz Festival is the oldest, continuously running high school jazz festival in the nation and it returned again on Feb. 20-21. This year, the CFHS Jazz I group led by Kyle Engelhardt placed sixth out of 18 groups in the 4A category. The results for the Jazz Too! group led by Gerald Ramsey are not yet known. The festival is divided into two categories, one for first and one for second jazz bands. The bands com-
pete with others in their classes. In a change to the previously acting three judges, this year two judges evaluated each class, and after performance the bands met with a clinician who went over some technical topics with the band. “We’ve had some amazing soloists before, and we still have bunch this year. The judging is always a little weird at these things, so we’re just gonna have fun,” sophomore baritone saxophone player Louis Redfern said. The band had particular strong
suits to hold to other bands competing that give them a clear advantage. Senior trumpet player Rhys Talbot was confident in both bands prior to the perfomance. “The way I see it, we don't have to place first as long as we know we’re the best band there. CF's always showed up strong for Jazz I and Too!. Jazz Too! got first in the second band category two years ago, and Jazz I's finished toward the top as long as I can remember. One of the band’s strong suits is that everyone in the band has a strong feel for
what we're playing, and because of this, we adapt quickly and we can adjust for a desired sound by ear without anyone having to tell us step-by-step what to do,” Talbot said. Senior alto saxophone player Leigh Sires was also confident before the performances. “This will be my third year playing in Tallcorn. I think the band will do well this year because we have a lot of great players and fun songs; however, the judging is always tough. We really don't have any weak sections or players in the band,
which is a strong suit. Everyone loves to play, which always makes it fun.” Ramsey was pleased with the performance of both Jazz I and Jazz Too!. “The kids did a good job. Both bands played well. They got some really positive comments from the judges,” Ramsey said. “When it comes to our band, I think that all the players can agree that music is our mistress and she plays second fiddle to no one,” Talbot said.