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CFHS earns five Division I’s at large group competition Arlene Freudenberg Staff Writer
After the band, choir and orchestra students performed last Saturday, May 3, the large group contest judges were left with a collective “Wow!” The symphonic and wind symphony bands, the string and symphony orchestra and the concert choir all earned Division I scores. The mixed choir earned a Division II. Cedar Falls High School hosted the annual large group contest. Band, choir and orchestra students gathered to be judged on the pieces they’ve worked so hard on for the past several weeks, and it paid off. The symphonic band, directed by Kyle Engelhardt, performed “Celtic Ritual” by John Higgins and “Greek Folk Song Suite” by Franco Cesarini. “‘Greek Folk Song Suite’ features the upper wood winds, flutes solos and some trumpet solos. ‘Celtic Ritual’ is more percussive and has some good show case spots for the saxophones and French horns,” Engelhardt said. The symphonic band played unique pieces to stand out for the judges. “‘Celtic Ritual’ is dark and foreboding, and ‘Greek Folk Song Suite’ is a compilation of three traditional songs:
a wedding song, an ancient burial song and (a song) based on a popular Greek dance,” Engelhardt said. The wind symphony, directed by Gerald Ramsey, performed “Finale From Symphony in F Minor No. 4” by Tchaikovsky arranged by Safranek/ Carl Fischer. “It’s a transcription of Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony. It has a lot of notes, (and) it is fast,” Ramsey said. The mixed choir, directed by Kendra Wohlert, performed the “Promise Land” arranged by Richardson, “Axnetarit Justi in Domino” by Viadana and “Sing me to Heaven” by Oanothrop. “We (opened) up with a real energetic rhythmic piece in English. The second song is a wonderful dance-like song. (It’s like) singing jubilantly to God. The third song is a contemporary slow piece with some really beautiful harmony,” Wolhert said. Wolhert’s choir have proved they are hard working by choosing to perform such a challenging piece. “(‘Axnetarit Justi in Domino’) is a very challenging college piece, and I’m having my sophomores sing it,” Wolhert said. All of the choir songs were performed a cappella, which means there wasn’t any piano accompanist.
Prom Serenade
With prom day, May 10, quickly approaching, students are anticipating the biggest dance of the year. Junior Joe Fagersten used music to ask junior Olivia Hahn to go to prom with him.
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“Tuning is the biggest problem. We want to make sure we’re in tune throughout the whole song,” Wolhert said. The concert choir, also directed by Wolhert, performed “O Magnum Mysterium” by Jamidsen and “Elijah Rock” by Hogan. “‘O Magnum Mysterium’ is a contemporary setting around the birth of Christ with real deep harmonics,” Wolhert said. Scott Hall directed the string orchestra. The string orchestra played a six movement piece. It was called “Capriol Sweet.” “The string orchestra (performed) ‘Capriol Sweet.’ It’s a very famous piece. It’s very demanding. These pieces are based off 16th century dance movements,” Hall said. Hal also directed the symphony orchestra. “The symphony orchestra (performed) ‘Russian Eastern Overture’ by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. It’s a very demanding piece for all the strings as well as the winds and percussion. They’re having fun with it, and they play it well. ‘Russian Eastern Overture’ is about the Greek orthodox eastern celebration. It gives you a sense of being in a church in old Russia,” Hall said.
DECA participates in nationals Ashley Ehrig Staff Writer
Eleven students participated in the National DECA competition in Atlanta last week from April 25-30. Four out of five Iowa students represented Cedar Falls High School at the final competition. These four were seniors Whitney Duhaime and Mark Otte, who made finals in business law team decision making; Amanda Traetow, who made finals in the restaurant marketing decision making event; and Stephanie Malley, who made finals in the business services research marketing event. “After finals competition, there was a grand awards ceremony on Tuesday
night. The top 10 finalists were called to the stage. We did not have anyone finish in the top 10,” business teacher Matthew Flaherty said. The first two days were spent roleplaying and being judged. Sunday, the students reported to their respective event rooms and either took a test or checked in their projects and made sure their presentation visuals were approved. Monday, after given a time to report, they presented their projects or did their event role-play. Later on Monday the students reported to their events again. Each individual series and team event was given 30 minutes to prepare a decision-making or role-play event, where they then presented this decision
to a judge. The projects and manual competitors were given only 15 minutes to present their project, research, paper and eventually answer questions from the judges. The third day was set aside for awards, and then the winners moved on. The mini awards session took place at 8 a.m., where they found out who made it into the finals. The scores of the top 15-20 students of each event were thrown out, and they had to present a second time for new scores. “Over 15,000 students competed in many events over the two competition days. On average there are about 100 competitors in each event, sometimes more, sometimes less,” Flaherty said.
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Above, returning after his top finish among all CF students, sophomore Paul Strike accompanies his father, math teacher Rich Strike to the finish line at Saturday’s Kickin’ It for Cambodia 5K walk/run. This was the second year for the Student Senate-sponsored event, which raised $1,500 for the school in Cambodia. At left, wrapped in a shared blanket, sophomores Laura Johnson and Courtney Dreyer warded off the windy weather before the race began.
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Grand Theft Auto IV violence has potential consequences Grand Theft Auto IV, released on April 29, grossed a record $400 million in its first week on the market. The game’s extraordinary success in the sale’s market has some people shaking their heads trying to figure out what kind of implications this game’s popularity could have for violence around the world. The Grand Theft Auto games are best known for their semi-realistic violent content. Grand Theft Auto IV, is set in Liberty City, a town that bears a significant resemblance to New York City. The game’s protagonist, a man trying to climb the ranks in the criminal world, rampages around the city killing civilians and police officers with sniper rifles, running them over with his vehicles and even massacring innocent bystanders with chainsaws. An infamous case from 2003 has given fuel to the argument that video games can lead to violent behavior. Devin Moore, an 18-year-old man from Alabama, played Grand Theft Auto around the clock. One night, he was apprehended for allegedly stealing a car. Moore, who had no previous criminal record, peacefully went to the police station. Then without warning, he seized one of the officer’s guns and proceeded to shoot and kill two police officers and one dispatcher. The Associated Press has quoted Moore as saying to police, “Life is like a video game. Everybody’s got to die sometime.” The Moore case is one of several incidents where Grand Theft Auto enthusiasts have later committed Grand Theft Auto-esque acts of violence. More than 35 studies of over 4000 participants have shown that playing violent video games leads to increasingly violent thoughts, which can ultimately lead in increasingly violent behavior. The Tiger Hi-Line staff believes that the evidence to support that violent video games promote violent behavior is overwhelming. However, we recognize that although video games can increase the likelihood of a violent action, millions and millions of people play such games without becoming assassins. We believe that the right to freedom of expression includes the right to market violent video games; however, the link between violent games and aggression should not be taken lightly. Like any subject in a democracy, it is important to educate people of the risks posed by these games in order to create well-informed consumers that are aware of the potential consequences of their pastime.
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Democratic divide hurts party If I had been told three months ago that the Democrats would land themselves in the quagmire they are in today, I would not have believed it. After eight years of the Bush administration, a Democrat as the next president seemed inevitable. To the contrary, as it stands now John McCain will be the next president, or what I expect to be another Vincent Stigliani f o u r Staff Writer years quite similar to the last eight. Surprisingly, the main problem for the Democrats isn’t a Karl Rove dirty trick or a Rush Limbaugh lie, nor is it a charming, charismatic opponent on the other side. In this case it is one of the two remaining candidates, Hillary Clinton. The whole issue started when I was
driving across the country over spring break and the issue with Rev. Wright had just been broken over the airwaves. Obama was being demonized because of some sermons by Rev. Wright. Excerpts were played over and over again of his pastor’s inappropriate speeches and Obama’s character was questioned because he remained at the church even after these inappropriate remarks. Hillary was quick to jump attack as well (ironically, she and Bill had Reverend Wright to the White House for a prayer breakfast after the Lewinski scandal). In the political age we are living in, elections seem to be lost or won on smear campaigns. In 2004, John Kerry’s war heroism was turned upside down and he was painted as a liar and a cheater. The problem is that the real issues that affect the lives of Americans remain in the shadows, and the candidates’ character becomes the issue. While our country is stuck in a $3 trillion war, economists are declaring we are on the brink of a recession and 47 million Americans are uninsured, we should not be fiddling with trivial questions of what an association of a
candidate has said or done. Voters must really think about what is truly in their best interests, not a second hand account of a candidate’s actions in years past. The next and perhaps greatest damage to the party has been the split between Obama and Clinton. While it is clear that Clinton will not take the nomination, she continues to fight and is determined to want to take Obama down with her. She is breaking the party apart, causing hatred and bitterness among the Democrats and destroying the chances of a Democrat becoming president. Although Obama used to win when placed against every Republican candidate, he now trails McCain. A recent poll showed that nearly a fourth of Hilary supporters will vote for McCain over Obama. Another issue is that she isn’t debating political views; she is just insulting. Even the people who have voted for her admit that in Pennsylvania she ran a far more negative campaign than Obama. Because of stubbornness and ignorance in the Democratic party, their perfect chance may be ruined.
Prom is an exciting time for anyone who’s involved. Students are given a thousand decisions to make. What their dresses or tuxes will look like, how to do their hair, what s h o e s to wear, where to go out to eat before, who to go with, and even where to go after prom. Ashley Ehrig Most Staff Writer probably plan to attend post prom; however, even after post prom ends, some may decide their party isn’t over yet. While this upcoming weekend is meant to be fun and a night to remember, responsibility is a huge factor. Everyone hears about the parties that happened over the weekend and who was there, along with what happened. Of-
tentimes drinking is involved in these parties, and some might be planning to make prom night one of these parties. However, this Saturday night isn’t like any other night; these memories are supposed to be something special. Everyone knows the consequences of drinking, along with drunk driving. You might think you’re having a fun time, but if you are drinking, it’s likely you won’t even remember what happened, resulting in a hangover. Not only that but the danger of driving drunk puts others at risk. Everyone’s heard stories about a young high school student’s prom night coming to a horrible end, affecting everyone around them. You can say that won’t be you, but honestly it easily could be. Not only do you put your life in danger but also you put everyone else around you in danger. I don’t think anyone wants to be the cause of a death of a loved one, or even someone they’ve never even met. You can make all the excuses you want. Maybe you’ll just be sure to have a designated driver, except what happens when they give into peer pressure or they don’t come through for you?
You don’t care as long as you have a good time, right? I’ll be the bearer of some good news; you can have fun without drinking. In fact if you have to be drunk to have fun with someone, then that’s downright pathetic. People should be able to come up with better ways of entertainment than getting wasted, especially on such a special night as this. Before you start a round of beer pong or grab a small glass of some spiked punch, think about it. Are the consequences of your actions truly worth it in the end? With so many alternatives, is it really necessary to turn to a bottle of cheap liquor? Think of all the people you will disappoint and all the lives you will put in jeopardy. Instead, go out for breakfast, make breakfast at a friend’s house or even have a party (just leave the alcohol out of it). Your actions say a lot about you as a person, and these decisions can change your life, your future and your goals. So, have fun this Saturday, but remember you have a responsibility and you always have a choice.
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Women’s Soccer team has appetite for more victories Jakob Zierer Sports Editior
After an overtime thriller in Linn Mar, the CFHS women’s soccer team had to accept another defeat. “We played hard against Linn Mar. They were a good team, but unfortunately they beat us in double overtime. It was a heart breaker, but we showed some improvements, so we’ll definitely get better,” Lindsey Morris, junior starter of the team, said. The team started the season strong with a 2-0 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington. After two defeats against Dubuque Wahlert (1-2) and Cedar Rapids Kennedy(0-3 ), the Tiger ladies won two games on one day. Dubuque Hempstead and Dubuque Senior were invited to the soccer complex on April 26. While the wind was blowing and the temperature dropped down to 32 degrees, the Tigers sent Hempstead, with a score of 2-1, and Senior, with a score of 3-1, home. “The weather conditions haven’t exactly been ideal. But we’re getting through it and playing tough teams really well,” Morris continued. As a result of tough weather conditions, the team fights with some minor injuries. Nirmeen Fahmy, a senior forward, has a chronic muscle damage in her quad since the beginning of the season and hasn’t been able to play so far. “It really sucks not having another
forward to sub in, but we’ve been adjusting very well,” Mallory Adams, a senior starter of the team, said. Besides Fahmy, the whole team suffers from the tight make-up-game schedule. A lot of games got postponed in the beginning of the season, which will have to be played before State. “(Fahmy) is the only one with a real injury, but with the weather being so cold, and with so many games in a week, everyone is a little sore and feeling their muscles pull, so that takes it’s toll on us,” Morris said. Now after the defeat against Linn Mar, the team’s record is 3-4 but the team believes in coach Beth Huber. “She is an amazing coach; she’s really good at knowing our weak spots and fixing them. She really gets us to focus well at practice and to keep high intensity,” Adams said. “Overall, she pushed us to work hard and understands how we play, so she can adjust for the team to win,” Morris said. Huber was a three-time participant in the Olympic Festival and was named to the U.S. National Soccer Team in 1984. In addition to soccer, she has a full-time job and a family to take care of. The upcoming games after Waterloo West on May 6 (results were too late for the Hi-Line deadline) are on Thursday, May 8, against Cedar Rapids Jefferson and on Saturday, May 10 (prom
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Corey Albrecht Senior Track
Senior Corey Albrecht ran the in the winning 4x4 race at the Drake Relays last week. He plans to attend Kansas State next year and continue his running. His personal record is a time of 49.1 seconds.
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Fighting for the control of the game against Dubuque Senior on April 26. Sophomore Emily Hester. The Tigers went on to win the game 3-1. day), against Iowa City High and Iowa City West. The goals for the upcoming games are clearly defined: to win and to “give them everything we’ve got,” Morris said. “The games in Iowa City are on the day of prom; that is going to take a lot of energy out of me. Nonetheless, we still have those games to be played and won. So, why not start prom day off good with two good wins on the road,” Morris continued. “The team chemistry is perfect to accomplish those goals. “We have good team chemistry; we
play hard and support each other on the field, and I’m sure we will get better and end the season with a bang,” Morris said. “ Our team is a very close team. We all get along and have fun with each other, and we’re pretty good at switching from fun to serious,” Adams said. The game on Thursday, May 8, will be at 4:15 p.m. in Cedar Rapids, and the double header on Saturday will start with the first game against Iowa City High at 8 a.m. and will be followed by the game against Iowa City West at noon.
But, baseball is not all fun and games. With games and three-hour practices during their summer, playing baseball can certainly be challenging for the entire team and for the individual. “Many people think baseball is easy because you just have to stand there and play defense. They forget about the offensive side in hitting a curve ball or even a fastball coming in around 85 mph. It seems so simple until you are in that box,” Hansen said. “Having everyone play together as a team and just trying to figure everyone out and everyone’s strength and weaknesses. Trying to keep focus and not losing your temper and trying to forget about it so it doesn’t make you make more errors,” varsity player Scott Welter said.
“The biggest challenge for me is getting my arm back in shape after the off season,” Dierks said. The Tigers also have a leg up on last year, due to this year’s experienced team. “I think we are more talented than last year in the fact that last year we did not return any pitching, and this year we return all of our pitching. (I) feel that our cohesiveness is much better and our kids are enjoying being out there with each other, and you need this if you are going to accomplish anything as a team,” Sole said. Team chemistry is definitely one of this year’s strong points. “We all support each other whenever someone else makes an error. That’s what I think is going to be the missing piece to a successful season,” Hansen said.
1.) What is your favorite moment from the season? I have been playing for seven years. Seeing how far ahead we were when I got the baton, and feeling confident that I would be able to bring it in with the win for the team. 2.) How did winning Drake feel for you? It felt amazing. I knew we could do it, but actually doing it was a totally different feeling. 3.) What was your greatest struggle of the season? The weather, because it’s really made us adapt with our workouts and such. 4.) Favorite part about track? Spending time and having fun with the great group of guys we have on the team and the hotels and stuff at Drake and State.
Tigers in Action Baseball team confidently starts new season Sara Strever Staff Writer
After a disappointing season of men’s baseball last year, the Tigers are practicing and hitting hard into the season. “Our practices are very structured, and we have a practice plan every day. We will work in individual groups with their respective position coaches every day for 25 minutes on the basic skill. Then we will go into our team work and then progress into hitting and then conditioning,” head coach Jack Sole said. The Tigers have a new assistant coach this year, Nick Klein, who is a part of the XL program. The players believe that he will be able to improve the team by showing them his new
ways to condition, warm up and keep it interesting. “I’ve always liked coach Sole. He does whatever it takes to make us better. This year we have a new assistant head coach, coach Klein, and he seems like a great guy. We do many different drills for conditioning, running bases, in the outfield and poles have been the most common,” varsity player Cole Hansen said. With only two weeks of practice under their belt, the Tigers have set a high bar for goals. “State, Baby!” varsity player Jeff Conrad said. “I’m predicting this team makes it to State,” varsity player Jonny Dierks said. “We plan on making it to State,” Hansen said.
Women’s Track 2nd MVC Dvisional Next up: Coed Districts 5/9 (Home @ 4 p.m.) Men’s Track 2nd MVC Divisional Next up: Coed Districts 5/9 (Home @ 4 p.m.) Women’s Soccer lost 0-1 vs. LinnMar Next up: I.C. High, I.C. West 5/10 (Away @ 8 a.m., Noon) Men’s Soccer won 3-2 vs. LinnMar Next up: C.R. Xavier 5/8 (Home @ 6 p.m.) Women’s Tennis Next up: Team Regionals 5/10 (TBA @ TBA) Men’s Tennis Next up: Districts 5/8 (TBA @ TBA) Women’s Golf Next up: Metro Meet 5/8 (South Hills @ 2:30 p.m.) Trap Shooting Next up: CF Invitational 5/15 (CF Gun Club @ 4 p.m.)
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Prom Song
Student uses song to get prom date CFHS teachers reflect Ashley Ehrig on proms of yesteryear The By Joe Fagersten
Well, I guess by now I’ve known you For quite a few years We’ve shared our smiles and laughter And even a few tears
You’re one of my best friends And by no mistake at all We yell each other’s name from halfway down The hall You make me smile in some way Even when you say “Not today!” And we sigh as we hear the school bell ring This song is not a long one But either way it’s still for you It even has an ending With a point to it too For you I have one question I just want to see If Olivia, you would go to prom with me?
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Serenading his way to a date to prom, junior Joe Fagersten sits at the piano with his future prom companion junior Olivia Hahn.
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The big date almost everyone at Cedar Falls High School has marked is May 10, prom. Of all the big and little details that can make this night monumental, it can all come down to who you go with. Whether, it’s a group date, just friends, or one on one, how you ask your date or get asked can say a lot about how the anticipated evening will go. Junior Joe Fagersten has set the bar high with a single serenade when he asked junior Olivia Hahn. “Joe told me to come to orchestra for just a minute, because I was suppose to go to band that day. He said he wrote a song on the piano and wanted to play it for me before class, so I went in the orchestra room, the bell had rung, so the orchestra was already in their seats. He asked Mr. Hall if he could share a song with the orchestra, so at this point I figured it was just a song on the piano he wanted to play for everyone. Anyway, he started singing and I was like ‘this is so cool!’ At first it just seemed like a song to anyone, but right at the end he sang ‘Olivia, would you go to prom with me?’ and everyone flipped out,” Hahn said. With any big question like this one, some people might take a few seconds to think before they answer, with Hahn, however, the initial shock of the preplanned performance just needed to wear off. “I just sat there for a while, cause it took a long time to sink in. Then he was like ‘so… will you?’ I hadn’t realized that I still hadn’t said anything. So I’m like ‘well, yeah! Of course!’ then I gave him a hug,” Hahn said smiling. With her own song, and now a date, Hahn couldn’t have asked for anything more from this popular high school event. “It was the perfect way to get asked. I couldn’t have thought of anything better, and it was a total surprise!”
ferent trait girls have picked up is chivalry. “Girls are a lot more forward and High school students take prom se- independent. That’s not a bad trait riously, but how has it changed over the though,” Hensing said. Athletic director and industrial techyears? Teachers Teresa Martin and Dan nology teacher Troy Becker said that dating really Hensing both hasn’t changed said that girls all that much are more insince he was in volved in prom high school. than their male “I do see counterparts. a lot more “Girls just groups going enjoy getting out and hang‘princessed ing out togethup’ once in a er now. That while,” Martin seems very said. nice and fine. The preSometimes I prom and think we got post-prom partoo serious ties haven’t too soon since changed much most of us over the years. were brought It does up in that time seem, though, when girls that teachers were expected had more opto meet their tions on what prince charmthey did before ing, and he prom. would sweep “Before the her like Cinprom, we had derella into private ‘CokeSubmitted Photo the kingdom tail’ parties of happy-everat someone’s after,” Eschhouse, and all Celebrating her high school prom is Engweiler said. our friends lish teacher Teresa Martin with her high Martin, stopped there school sweetheart and current spouse Ron. who married for hors d’oeuvres and Coke or punch, etc. Then her high school sweetheart, said there we went by couples or small groups out is more to a relationship than just physto dinner at a fine restaurant,” speech ical attraction. “Insist on taking time to develop teacher Deb Eschweiler said. College Square Mall also used to a friendship within a love relationship. As a young woman, you are worth have post-prom activities. “There wasn’t one big activity, just a every bit of time, money, respect and few smaller things like miniature golf, commitment that a young man gives you. He’s worth it, too, usually,” Maretc,” ESL teacher Sarah Wait said. According to Hensing, the only dif- tin said.
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