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Environment

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Cabrera’s trimester 3 nature class Nathan Byers page editor A plethora of topics reside under the umbrella that is literature. From learning about Holden Caulfield to reading about Dracula, Sheldon provides numerous options for the aspiring student. Nature is a widespread topic within literature, cluttering books written throughout history. Nature retains a special place due to our connection to it and our own perceptions of it. Fortunately for Sheldon students, this class is available for many students to take, allowing them to enjoy literature about nature and even engross themselves in nature itself.

The class offers opportunities to connect more with nature by venturing on nature walks with Mr. Cabrera. Junior Peter Sasslin said, “I have never taken this class, but I can see how this class would be neat to take from a creative standpoint.” Literature is a subject that allows for lots of creative freedom, and nature spurs you to be more creative, making this class perfect for people who are interested in creating things and contributing to the world of literature.

The Nature Literature class is very similar to the stereotypical English class here at Sheldon, but it also includes nature based works and the occasional venture out into nature. The nature walks, Cabrera said, “Consist of finding a spot on Sheldon property and writing our nature journals. Our sensory experiences, ideas, imaginations and emotions. We encourage students to go from there.” The class maintains a very positive and creative environment, while simultaneously being a constructive class.

Nature itself exists outside of the confines of the classroom. Junior Taylor Parker said, “I believe nature is something that should be experienced, while you can learn about it in school, it is best to engross yourself in it.” Many students feel this way about this topic and are glad that the class features the aspect of spending time out in nature.

In a time where we spend an immense portion of our days on our phones it is relieving to have a class that gives students a break and envelopes them in nature. The Nature class provides students with an opportunity to make memories and escape to the real world. Cabrera said, “There are a lot of good memories; it’s always nice when it’s a beautiful day and we are able to see everybody in their own space and it’s nice not being in a classroom all the time. It doesn’t always work out that way, but when it does it’s beautiful.” Nature is wonderful, and in today’s world we visit it more and more infrequently. It’s nice to have a class that offers an escape to reality. After all, it is the only thing that’s real.

photo by Nathan Byers

Junior Jacob Oester enjoys nature during class.

Helping the environment Sara Barakat page editor

There are many things that people can do to help benefit the environment around Sheldon, like making sure there isn’t trash on the sidewalks after lunch or cleaning trash from the courtyard. The environment of Sheldon can both be clean and messy, for most of the issues regarding students and the area around them outside are trash and belongings spread throughout the walking areas around the school.

Sophomore Erika Harms said, “There’s a bunch of food

on the ground, so there’s always a bunch of seagulls.”

Although leaving items on the ground may be bad by itself, leaving food on the sidewalks and grass is also bad for the environment and this also isn’t polite to Sheldon’s neighbors after lunch ends, like the apartments in front of Market of Choice and the houses behind Sheldon.

It’s an important thing to consider others who may not be students, but want their environment that’s close to Sheldon to be clean.

Sophomore Madison Stewart said, “Maybe people should start putting stuff in the trash because it’s not that hard and I always see chicken nuggets on the ground.” There is a common theme of this around Sheldon.

Many students believe that Sheldon has some flaws

regarding its environment. Although one sophomore, Devin Taylor, still appreciates the beauty of Sheldon, Taylor said, “I think that Sheldon’s environment is beautiful.” Overall, there are many thoughts on the environment around school, and there could be some better habits for when walking around Sheldon.

Bandwagon

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How much caffeine is too much?

Meghan McMahan page editor

Caffeine is affecting many teenagers these days, and some don’t even realize they’re being affected. Caffeine can be addictive and dangerous for people who rely on it. Caffeine and energy drinks are thought of as the boost that will wake you up in the morning, or the tool that gets you through the day.

Current-day teenagers have very busy schedules. They need to balance school, homework, extracurricular activities, after-

school jobs, and social activities. This schedule leaves only a few hours for sleep. Thus, some teens turn to coffee and energy drinks to stay awake. According to the website Next Generation Village, caffeine addiction is a real problem.

Energy drinks claim they’re healthy, however they contain a lot of sugar and caffeine. A teenager who drinks three energy drinks a day not only can become addicted, but can also be at risk of severe health and heart problems.

Some students, however, do not rely on caffeine. Junior Daphne Malpass feels even less energized when she drinks caffeine. She explained that caffeine will give her a short burst of energy, but then she crashes. It’s especially worse the next day and she does not enjoy it. Malpass has friends whom she believes are addicted to caffeine, and has had

some of her friends admit to it. Malpass said, “It’s a problem because they’re spending all their money on coffee by getting coffee every morning. They’re going to waste all of their money.” Coffee and energy drinks are often bought every day.

Caffeine isn’t bad for every student, though.

Sophomore Emma Reposa drinks caffeine for personal and medical reasons. Reposa said, “I drink energy drinks because it’s good for my personal health and muscle condition. Sometimes, it’s just because I was up late studying the night before.”

For other students caffeine is used as a way to stay awake or feel more energized, due to their very busy student schedules.

Media in the classroom Savannah Wilson page editor As students, phones are a main part of our lives, and being without them seems hard, but what if you were to look at the way you use your phone in class from a teacher’s perspective? Students know that phones are not supposed to be used in class. Even so, it can’t be denied that students use them, in some classes more than others.

English teacher Jesse Lawton said, “Students will pull out their phone in a class that is most boring to them.” What is boring can differ for every student, and some students don’t use their phones in class, even when they are bored. Some students are too scared to get caught to pull their phone out in class, while others use their phones in class for academic purposes, such as studying vocabulary on Quizlet.

Some teachers have different policies on what to do with phones depending on the amount of times students are seen with them out. These policies can include a call to parents, day long confiscation, or just a simple warning.

From a student’s perspective, phone use in class can seem different. Some students don’t want to use their phones in class, for fear of being caught. Some say that the amount of time spent on phones be can affected by the grade level, but that isn’t always the case. Sophomore Jesse Bishop

said, “Phone use in class is dependent on the person.”

Parents also have different views on phone use in school.

Some parents don’t allow their children to use phones during school, while other parents require their student to have their phone for safety.

Most parents want to believe their student doesn’t pull out their phone during class, but they can’t always know what their student is doing during school hours. Sheldon parent Stephanie Wilson said, “I believe that students don’t spend large amounts of time on their phones in class, and only use it to check messages and notifications.” There are some students who only do this, but that doesn’t negate the fact that phones are not allowed in class for any non-academic reasons.

Photo by Savannah Wilson

This tongue-in-cheek photo shows what a classroom could look like if there were no rules around cell phone use.

Dress code: is there one?

Regan LaCoste staff writer Are people wearing too little clothes? Junior Ian Bonine is tired of seeing people not wearing enough clothing. Beyond the 4j student handbook rules, Sheldon doesn’t promote any dress code, so students are open to basically wearing anything. Bonine said “If Sheldon were to enforce a dress code next year, it wouldn’t matter because it’s not going to stop people from wearing whatever the heck they want.” He thinks

school isn’t the place to be wearing provocative outfits.

Bonine sees this problem more with girls and not so much with boys, however if Sheldon provided modest school uniforms he would transfer. Bonine, along with others, are tired of seeing inappropriate outfits.

Senior Haley Warden enjoys Sheldon’s dress code, because she can wear whatever she pleases. Although it’s nice getting the privilege to basically have a free dress code, Warden stated, “My least favorite thing about no dress code is seeing girls wearing dresses or skirts too short, with nothing under.” Warden believes that a stricter dress code wouldn’t stop the students from dressing how they want although students might become more

conservative about what they wear if they were required to.

Freshman Kyle Knapp said if Sheldon were to enforce a dress code, people would still just wear what they want because a lot of people like to express who they are through their outfits. Although he does believe most students wouldn’t follow the rules because students like wearing what they want, Knapp thinks if Sheldon had a dress code it would reflect well on our school and show order. “Not being able to wear what I want, and not having the privilege of having lazy days” is how Knapp described how he would feel if Sheldon had a stricter dress code.

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Reflect

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What would you redo about high school?

Heather Lambert page editor High school is the point of our lives where we begin to find ourselves, on this journey to become the people we are going to be for the rest of our lives. Students have varying opinions on how they would change the last four years of their lives and why if they were given the chance. Senior Ashley Brown said, “[I would redo] freshman year because I feel that It’s what sets you up for the other three years.

It plays a huge factor on how you are throughout high school.”

With the year coming to an end, there are mixed emotions towards moving forward and ending the school year on the right path. Many students are stressed about how their previous years may have a negative impact on their upcoming years. If given the chance to go back and do things differently, Brown said, “I would do the work and study more, because it has come back to bite me in the butt.”

With that being said, there are many things students would choose to keep the same. Senior Zahjanne Sanchez said, “[I would keep] my motivation, positivity and ambition to succeed in life and at school the same.” Although answers may

vary, most students would agree with Sanchez.

As senior year is coming to an end, students are reminiscing in all the memories and fun times they had in the previous years. Senior Mehana Guardado would describe the last four years of her life as being “overall an amazingly crazy ride.” Throughout the four years things can become quite difficult, but you have to learn how to juggle your time and responsibilities, along with keeping a consistent social and academic life.

High school will push you to every breaking point you have emotionally and physically and it’s important that you don’t let yourself give up. Sanchez said, “Emotionally I was not prepared, I had to learn how to become independent and how to stay focused on the bigger picture ahead.”

Even though these four years can be challenging, they still have their benefits. You will make life-long friends, find out more about yourself or who you might want to become, and what you want your future to look like.

What would you say to your freshman self?

Annie Huie editor-in-chief It’s time to say goodbye. Graduation season is upon us and seniors must say farewell. High school careers help shape us as individuals, going into early adulthood. As we learn to move forward with our academic careers, whether it be a university, internship, or other means, it’s important to look back on these past four vital years. Friend groups bounce and change, interests and hobbies fluctuate, and we learn new things every day. Sometimes, we wish life had a “do-over” button, or that we could go back in time and say something different. Senior Giosanna Prochot wishes she could tell her freshman self, “The only opinion that should matter to her is her own, because she has the responsibility

to own up to her actions and make herself proud.”

These four years can be challenging.

Curriculums get harder, time and sleep become scarce, responsibilities double alongside stress, but it isn’t all bad.

Learning to face these new difficulties help build our independence as students soon to enter the “real world.” Senior Gabrielle Lenhert spent her four years in IHS while competitively cycling outside of school. Finding time to balance her schoolwork from the rigorous IB curriculum with her training and travel required for her internationally competing cycling team, Lenhert wishes she could tell her freshman self to “relax.”

Other than stressful and high tension times, students are able to expand their social realm. High school is a great opportunity to help build long lasting friendships and memories. Senior Kheilan Kussalanant would tell his freshman self, “Honestly man, you’ll make a lot of mistakes in the next few years. Be more accepting. Your friends are your friends and that’s all that should matter, not what they do, not what they like, not who they hang around. If they’re there for you, that’s all that should matter.” Friendships and relationships made in high school may last for a lifetime or end the second after graduation. It’s important to learn and grow from these high school experiences, helping us step into the “real world.”

Photo courtesy Kheilan Kussalanant

Photo courtesy Gabrielle Lenhert

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College roommate search Aidan Wagers staff writer One of the most stressful parts of preparing for college is finding a roommate. Not only is this new roommate going to be an integral part of the college experience, he or she will have a drastic impact on study habits, sleep schedules, and much more. With all this important stuff riding on a somewhat rushed decision, it’s easy to see

how some people feel a little lost.

Senior Nika Seydel has had a stressful time finding a roommate. Seydel said, “I’m just looking for a plant co-parent to room with.” While seemingly an easy qualification, it is very hard to find someone with the same level of passion for plants as Nika. The search process has been long, and she has gotten to the texting stage of getting to know a few potential roommates.

While it has not been an easy search, Seydel is confident it will all work out in the end.

On the other side of the spectrum there are students such as senior Josh Hess, who has had his living situation figured out for months.

Hess said, “I’ll be rooming with my friend Mike; it has definitely been nice to not have to look for strangers to live with next year.”

Finally, there are people like senior Parker Wiles, who will be rooming with his family: “Living at home was just the best option for me this year, and this way I don’t have to go through the roommate search.” This option is not only less stressful than finding a roommate, but also saves a lot of money in comparison to paying for housing.

Living arrangements Eli Seno staff writer In this day and age, colleges offer plenty of options regarding where to live, on or even off

campus. These options include: dorms, apartments, fraternities and sororities, cottages, at home and a variety of others. With this many choices, it can be overwhelming deciding which to choose. Senior Jenn Shelton is attending Montana State and chose

a dorm. She said, “I’m in the only dorm with a dining hall on the bottom floor; considering the brutal weather in Bozeman that was a huge factor for me.”

For those who go to college close to home, or maybe aren’t quite ready to leave your family, living at home is a great option. Senior Logan Bateman is attending the University of Oregon and plans to take advantage of this. He said, “I chose to live at home because it’s way cheaper than living on campus and I’m hoping to learn good studying habits since I won’t have a roommate distracting me.”

Perhaps the most interesting living situation is where senior Nathan Benson is going to live. Benson is attending California Baptist University and is going to live in a cottage. He said, “A cottage is kind of like a large apartment; I’ll have and roommate and six other people living in the cottage as well.” Colleges are trying to find ways to make students feel at home, but also independent at the same time. Students’ living arrangements are how colleges can achieve this, whether it’s living in a dorm, a cottage or giving the student an opportunity to live at home.

Drawing by Tawny Thomas Illustration of two people communicating about housing.

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Destination: College+

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College debt

Cal McKenzie staff writer

As senior year comes to an end so does this chapter of our lives. For many of us, the end of high school is an exciting time, marking a new beginning, with the rest of our lives to look forward to. One thing, however, that none of us are looking forward to, is how much this new beginning is going to cost us. Tuition prices for attending a four year university is over two and a half times more expensive for us than it was for our parents’ generation and is only increasing with time.

The average, annual, total cost for attending an Oregon university is around $27,500, and out of state prices are even higher. Many students simply can’t afford these outlandish prices, and despite academic excellence, their options for further education are extremely limited. To get around the price of universities and private schools, community colleges such as Lane offer a more affordable education and are a very popular alternative amongst students. However, as stated by Sheldon senior Ethan Cooper, “Depending on your career path, if you require certain advanced courses, Lane simply isn’t an option.” Cooper is planning on attending BYU Idaho, which is subsidized by his church so he managed to obtain an out-of-state university experience for a fraction of the price.

Another popular way to avoid college debt is to have your parents pay for you, which happened to the Spanish Immersion teacher Sr. Kanolis. Kanolis said he was lucky enough to have parents who could pay for his college, as long as he stayed in his home state. Kanolis, however, went to college at a time when prices were cheaper and if “we had to pay these tuition prices back then, I would still be in debt.”

“Ridiculous,” “unbelievable,” and “insane” are the words the Kanolis, Cooper, and Sheldon senior Luis Tort used to describe college prices. It seems like we have an endless option for schools and career paths ahead of us, but no matter what courses we take, the one thing almost all of us are going to gain from higher education is college debt.

Where to next?

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Eastern Washington University Kaylin Sheley

Southern Oregon Community College Haley Sams Seth Mullikin

NW Christian College Peyton Ritchie Zachary Fuller

George Fox University Calin Morgan Makayla King Natalie Bartrum

Pacific University Maddy Hubbs

Gonzaga University Kendra Peters

Rogue Community College Grace Holt

Seattle Pacific Madison Rogers

NW College of Beauty Central Oregon Comunity College Alyxandra Hyatt Rachel Ulm

IBS Beauty School Jasmine Miller Linfield University Sarah Born Linn Benton Community College Alexis Barcenas

Mt. Hood Community Southern Oregon College Erin Dillon University Katelin Walk New Hope Oscar Atterberry Christian College Thilini Avery Templeman Dissanayanke Emily Corbett

Saint Martin’s University Isaiah Lugo Olivia Schmidt Washington: University of Washington Michelle Castro-Cuno John Erving Central Washington University Mackenzy Borek

Evergreen University Hannah Washington

Washington State Aidan Seidel California: Azusa Pacific Nathaniel Brown California Baptist University Nathaniel Benson Chapman University John Mozan College of the Siskiyous Madden Salisbury Santa Barbara City College DeSean O’Roy

Teachers

Teachers change lives Teachers do more than you think, they’re more than a instructors. For senior Spencer Antone, his favorite teacher, Jose Alonso has influenced his life. From freshman year on, Alonso has always been a mentor and friend to Antone: “Jose never did anything life changing for me; he just was always there for me whenever I wanted to talk or just hangout.” Antone said, “I’ll remember Jose for the rest of my life.” Antone plans to keep in touch with Jose and keep the closeknit relationship they have. Antone said, “I’m thankful to have someone to look up to.” Antone doesn’t plan on visiting any other teachers as much as Alonso.

Antone believes more kids should have a close relationship with their teachers as it helped him so much in school.

A close friend of Antone’s, senior Daniel Harms, has had a lot of teachers that he has liked. He said his favorite is Mr. Phillipo. One swaying reason is because of all the computer classes available and even working in the coffee cart. Harms

Goodbye, Teach!

As all seniors must leave high school at some point, so must teachers. As the year comes to an end we said goodbye to our graduating class as well as our retiring teachers. Many teachers retire for good, however other teachers retire from their school and move to another. This year we have a number of retiring teachers including Lynn Hellwege, Sue Zink, and Lane Johnson. All these teachers will be missed greatly by the staff and students who have known them for years. As retirement does not come easy and is a big decision, it is a great relief for many of these teachers who can now relax.

Math teacher Lane Johnson plans to teach half time in Coos Bay and work on his golf game during his free time. Johnson said, “I need a change of scenery and I’m getting old” when asked about his reasons of retirement.

Many teachers retire, but are still involved in teaching. Many teachers who retire substitute and help with school events allowing them to manage their time around activities they enjoy such as golfing. This allows them to have choices in their occupation as well as enjoy their retirement.

However, many teachers who retire are looking to have complete free time.

Yearbook and Tech teacher Sue Zink plans to spend her time traveling with her husband, reading, gardening, and working on her photography. Mrs. Zink has been the yearbook advisor for nineteen years and a teacher at Sheldon for twentyTrinity Bible College Lesia Washington

Montana: Montana State University Emma Stubener Jacob Webb Jennifer Shelton Noah Shedd Owen Montoya

June 5, 2019 Gavin Millard staff writer

said, “Mr. Phillipo was awesome to have; his classes didn’t even feel like work the way he ran them.” Harms also worked in the coffee cart for a few terms being around Mr. Phillipo in a professional environment instead of a classroom.

Harms also has a close relationship with Jose Alonso and plans to visit him after he graduates.

For senior Stephanie Rayl, Ms. Tierney has been a huge part of her high school career. Ms. Tierney taught her to have confidence and positivity through all parts of life. Rayl looks up to her as a mentor and adult figure outside of her family and friends. Rayl said, “I will for sure come to visit her as well as Ms. Standefer.

They are my favorite teachers I’ve had.” Rayl doesn’t believe all students should have a close friendship with teachers, but for some it’s exactly what they need.

Rayl said she’ll always remember Ms. Tierney and hopes to keep in touch.

Calvin Roome staff writer seven. She has built strong relationships with the students in her class. Mrs. Zink said, “I will by far miss the students the most.” Mrs. Zink plans to go on a river cruise in Europe and visit her sister in France to celebrate her retirement from Sheldon.

Some retiring teachers move on to explore another career path in life. Math teacher Lynn Hellwege said, “I am planning on continuing on a part time basis for another year, then maybe beginning a new career path.” Hellwege also said that he will miss the relationships with students and inspiring kids to reach their dreams. That is why Hellwege plans to part time teach for another year. Mr. Hellwege plans to spend more of his free time bee keeping, hunting, fishing, and farming.

All teachers here at Sheldon hold a special place and roll in our school. They have dedicated so much time and effort into the students’ education and have impacted all of us one way or another. We will miss all of the retiring teachers at our school and will be impacted in the coming year.

Other Out-of-State: Brigham Young Oberlin College Maia Minson University of Denver Hawaii Jaxon Kuykendall Julia Kheun Rose State College University of Central William Richard Arizona State California Davis Pennsylvania Brigham Young Kamrin Gorham Bella Swan Institute Savannah College University Eva Kokkino of Art and Design Gabriela Belshe Austin Community University of Gabrielle Lenhert Garrett DeGraw College Caroll College California San Lindenwood Caitlyn Donaldson Matthew Burgress Katelyn Foultz Diego The George University Nathan Bodily Abigail Schnapper Flathead Valley Emma Neuman Washington Spencer Degraw Baylor University University Ethan Cooper Jackon Tucker Community University of New England Kameron Owen College Redlands College of Idaho Belmont University Conservatory of Hannah Schaaf Lauren Utley University of Music Lauren Kreutzer Clare Greatwood Anchorage Alaska Karlie Roberts Katherine Langan University of Whittier College Montana Tristian Shetter Diego Balderas University of Aidan Wagers Idaho: Boise State Annabelle Hall Lauren Rygg

Arizona Caitlyn Fox

University Carly Nelson

University of Arizona Madissyn Smith

Weber State University Sydney Nash

University of Hawaii Manoa Lauren Meyer

Non-US: Mount Royal University Emily Wiltshire

Utah Valley University Jeremy Alger

Non-School: Military Donovan Hindie

Wagner College Sophia Ranck Wake Forest

Navy Madalyn Leone

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Success

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Big things for seniors Throughout high school there is one big accomplishment everyone is working towards: graduation. Yet there are so many little accomplishments throughout those four years that seem just as big. Senior Peyton Ritchie said, “My biggest accomplishment is probably getting a scholarship to play volleyball at a collegiate level because this has been my dream from the start. All the hours I’ve put in and out of the gym finally paid off.” Ritchie’s parents have been with her through the whole process of her high school career and choosing where she wanted to continue this career.

During her volleyball career, Ritchie has received many awards including being named second Team All-League her junior year, as well as being named first Team All-League her senior year, and finally a four-year scholarship to play volleyball at Northwest Christian University. Additionally, Ritchie made it to the 6A tennis state tournament all four years, being the only girl at Sheldon to ever accomplish this. With all these accomplishments, Ritchie stated, “There were many struggles, getting rejected from schools that I could really see myself playing at, having to deal

with coaching staff changes at different schools, and choosing a school that fit me both athletically and academically was a challenge.” Although there were many struggles, Ritchie feels lucky to have found a school that will create a positive path to her future.

For some people, sports are not the biggest part of their life like senior Audrey Kennedy, who has focused more on her academic self during her high school career. She participated in many things that kept her involved around the school. Throughout those activities Kennedy felt many different types of accomplishments. Kennedy said, “I think the largest self-accomplishments that I had during this year were working a 20-25 hour per week job, completing full IB, being a part of Mr. and Ms. Irish, and being senior class Vice President for ASB.” Although there were so many things on her plate she was still able to make it through. Kennedy shared some advice: “To not be afraid to be vulnerable, because I was struggling a lot during junior and senior year and it was really difficult pretending to be okay on the

Jasmyn Jensen page editor outside and not asking for help from those around me.” It’s important to remember that no matter what you are going through that the people around you are going through a similar situation.

Senior Maddy Hubbs said, “I think my family is most proud of the teammate I’ve become over the years. I’ve learned that while track is an individual sport, it is also most definitely a team sport and it’s important to be there for your teammates.” Track and cross country are considered individual sports yet there is a bond created between the people participating in the sports. Just like any other sport you have to be there for the people you run with and make sure you promote a positive environment.

While senior year comes to an end parents get very emotional. Most parents gush about the accomplishments of their child.

Although family is important, students also focus on self-accomplishments. Hubbs stated her biggest selfaccomplishment: “I PR’d in the 3000 at varsity districts by twenty-eight seconds and it felt good because I did better that what I was seeded.”

Career paths Michaela Kearney page editor Many high schoolers must face the decision of a career path after high school. It is a question that plagues students from the time they’re old enough to start thinking about the world until they graduate ¬– and even into their adult lives. Some students don’t figure out what they want to do until their sophomore or junior year, because the pressure gets to be intense. Junior Whitney Conaghan said, “I figured out what I wanted to do this year.” This is a feeling that many students can relate to, as well as the intimidation of the looming future.

The options for future careers seem limitless, allowing students to pursue their passions.

Unfortunately, not all students are granted that luxury, because some careers seem less stable and practical for others. Junior Anna Blaser has a love and talent for being the theatre stage manager, but she is following a career in nursing instead: “I would love to be a stage manager but that is not a viable option.

Nursing gives me something that will last longer.” There are many students that adjust their passions to follow a more stable and providing career.

Students tend to follow careers that fit with their personality traits. Blaser believes nursing is a great fit for her because, “I’m very compassionate and I like helping people, which is a large part of what nursing is.”

Adults recommend that students follow their passions, and participate in careers that inspire them, as well as look for opportunities to

prepare for their future jobs.

There are many extra-curricular and volunteer opportunities available for future college preparations. Students can do job shadows, internships, and take rigorous classes that get them ready for their future. There are advanced programs at Sheldon such as I.B. and A.P. that allow students to take care of college prerequisites, and many students take advantage of this opportunity, such as Blaser: “Doing full I.B. takes care of a lot of the prereq’s, and I volunteer at the hospital which gives me a lot of learning opportunities.” Despite there being many different programs and classes, some careers don’t get the same attention.

Junior Eva Snyder is planning on following a career in welding, and according to her, “There’s not a lot of high school classes that cater to welding.” Many students interested in niche or less-popular jobs are forced to seek information in the community or outside of school, which can become a difficult task. It is difficult for schools to cater to everyone’s passions, but proper resources are available for research.

Careers and future plans may seem intimidating, but with the right help and support, there are many possibilities. Family, school staff, and friends are all great support systems, as are the many classes and clubs at school. If you have a passion, dedicate yourself to working towards it, and don’t be afraid to go after what you love.

Drawing by Tawny Thomas A picture of the Career Map!

Memories

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Best high school memories Taylor Suit staff writer Every day is a new chance to create some awesome memories.

Throughout times in our lives we create many memories that we will remember and look back on. Most of our daytime is spent at school and that’s where many things happen. We reminisce on when we had coloring assignments in elementary school and kids trying to be trendy and cool in middle school. Now, as we go through high school, we are creating many retrospections that we can look back on in the future. As the year ends it’s good to look back on all the fun activities that happened during the school the year. From sporting events to assemblies, dances, class presentations, and Springfest, a lot of fun activities have happened.

Many fun actives are better enjoyed when you have friends around.

Freshman Lexi Stevenson said, “I was homeschooled in middle school so coming into high school I didn’t know anyone. I’ve had a fun time making amazing friends.” Sporting events such as football games are always a fun time with your friends. Not only are you hanging out with friends, but also with the Sheldon community.

Other fun activities happen during lunch. There are certain teachers who let you eat lunch with your friends in their classroom. Also, many different clubs meet, and sometimes there are special guest presentations. Students have the freedom of having an off campus lunch and walk to Market of Choice or another food place. Freshman Mackenzie Kruise said, “My favorite story from this year is when I walked to Dutch Bros and spilled my drink everywhere.” Many students get coffee or an energy drink during lunch instead of food.

There are also fun actives that happen after school like prom and

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homecoming. Freshman Najiah Reed said, “My favorite activity this year was homecoming. The music was good and I felt it was a good welcoming to high school.” Many students attend Sheldon’s school dances and they are a fun activity. Throughout this year many fun memories have been created and will be looked back on in the future. So, what was your favorite thing that happened this year?

Photo by Talisman staff Sheldon Colleens preform at the November assembly.

Class of 2019 impacts Hanna Dunphy staff writer The class of 2019 has spent the past four years making an impact on our school.

Each year of high school changes a person and many teachers have watched these students grow into adults and are now watching them leave to start a new chapter in their life. Senior Hannah Washington said, “ From freshman year to senior year I have changed tremendously and high school has really made a huge impact into shaping me into the person I am today.”

Junior Ronan Cowsill said, “ I have been in many clubs and classes with this year’s seniors. A lot of them have showed me a fun time and have given me a lot of advice moving forward into my last year of high school.”

Sophomore Veronica Zeliff said, “ From a younger standpoint it was hard connecting with some of the seniors, but now some of my best friends are seniors and I am lucky to have gone on this journey with them and to have seen them grow and now graduate.”

A collective amount of seniors would like to say thank you! Senior Sriyani Gunarathne said, “ Thank you to all my teachers that have helped me get through these crazy four years. I would like to give a shout out to the ceramics teacher James [Lanier] for being such a big influence in my life and helping [me] find out what I

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Congratulations seniors! You made it! All students and staff wish you the best of luck on your journey outside of high school and hope the best for you!

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Jessica Johannesen staff writer Springfest is a fun activity that provides students with the chance to celebrate the end of the school year. One main part of Springfest is the fun activities for students. Many students enjoy Springfest because it takes their mind off of the end of the school year and finals. In addition to this, it gives them the opportunity to have fun and spend time with their friends. Sophomore Gracie Parosa said, “I think that Springfest is a fun activity for students because it gives us a chance to celebrate the end of the year and have fun together.”

Although Springfest is a fun activity, there is always room for improvement. Sophomore Eadie Poulsen said, “I think that Springfest will be more enjoyable this year if it were more organized and if more people showed up.” Spreading the word on Springfest and making sure people know all the details on it can result in better attendance. Many also think that better organization of this event will make it more appealing and more people will want to come.

Many agree that Springfest is at a good time of the year. Having Springfest close to the end of the school year is good for many reasons. One reason is because the weather tends to be nice, which makes it easier to have an outside event. Also, with all of the stress that is put on students, especially towards the end of the year, it’s a good stress reliever for many students because it gives them the opportunity to get their minds off of everything. Sophomore Aden Trano said, “I think that Springfest is at a good time during the year because it cheers students up.”

Springfest is one of the many events held at Sheldon. Many agree that Springfest has a good purpose because it gives students the chance to take a break from the stress of school and have fun together. Overall, Springfest is a fun activity for students in many ways.

Springfest photos by Michaela Kearney Junior Ana Papen-Gould volunteers at Sprinfest.

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Rain turns to sun, a year’s worth of stress is almost over, and the school year comes to an end while the summer is just getting started. Most people recognize June as the beginning of summer, and the anticipation of what’s to come is strong. People love summer for many different reasons and many of them have fun plans for the summer, whether it be traveling, spending their days at the pool, or just relaxing. Freshman Beatrice Walton said, “I am really excited for summer because I can’t wait to relax and enjoy my free time.”

Summer means no tests, no due dates, no staying up all night studying and many students take advantage of that.

It also means more time to spend with friends. Freshman 13-18 years old Keira Collier said, Wanting to share your home and family life “I can’t wait for summer because A rewarding cultural experience for your family! there is no school and I can hang out more with friends.”

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Other people choose to spend their summer spending lots of time playing sports or being active, using their free time to improve and get better. Freshman Kendall Smith said, “This summer I want to hike more to keep active.”

Lots of people also like to travel and explore new places during summer break. Along with relaxing, Walton said, “I’m going to Utah for three weeks for a dance intensive,” both staying active and traveling.

While some people’s plans for the summer involve relaxation or exercising, others have jobs or volunteering lined up. We all know how quickly money is spent, especially during the summer where you have lots of free time to go out and do things. Extra money is always useful, so it is very common for teenagers to get a summer job. Smith said, “I plan on working at a lemonade stand during the fair.” Summer is the breath of fresh air after a long school year that we all look forward to and is fast approaching. So whatever you have going on this summer, enjoy it while you can!

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Miscellaneous

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Successful spring sports coming to an end Meg Hubbs staff writer Sports are a large part of what Sheldon is known for, and this spring many great things have happened. Senior Maddy Hubbs, who runs track and field, said, “I was able to run the 3,000 and beat my PR from my freshmen year by over a minute.” Hubbs had goals for herself and made it to Varsity districts that were held May 16 and 18 here at Sheldon, running the 3,000 as well as the 1,500. She closed the season with a phenomenal performance in the 3,000 running a life time best of 11:17:50, which was a 28 second personal record. She made a name for herself on the track with her positive attitude and great strides of improvement all throughout the season.

Golf also had an outstanding season with both their boys and girls qualifying for state. The girl’s side got second in the Southwest conference and tied for twelfth at state with freshman Corrine Lillywhite and sophomore Emma Reposa getting first team all-conference. Junior Hunter Bhan said, “Our team could have done better at state, but we got twelfth out of the fourteen teams that were there.”

Although the boys side may not have of gotten the result

they were looking for at state, Bhan also stated, “We beat our rival, South Medford during the season, and came out as league champs.” Bhan said their season went really well and he was glad to have been part of the team and enjoys that Sheldon really supports their athletes.

Another spring sport at Sheldon is tennis. Sophomore Eadie Poulsen came into the season with a drive to do better than last year. Poulsen said, “My goal for this season was to become a better tennis player, improve my game, and beat all the people I lost to last year.” Poulsen did just that and met her goal she set for herself. She also said, “My season went really well and I only lost once which was in the tie breaker for state.” Although her season may have ended just short of state, the girl’s tennis team was able to place second at districts. Poulsen was pleased with her season and tennis was able to give her a fresh mindset and helped her become closer with her teammates. She looks forward to next season and being able to take on a bigger leadership role and play in the top spot for singles. Poulsen is very dedicated to tennis and hopes she has what it takes to qualify for state next year.

Baseball and softball each had outstanding seasons making it to the playoffs. The girls closed out their season

Junior Kaelyn Knapp (263) and sophomore Mikaela Mosher (268) competing at Districts.

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Fun date ideas Tawny Thomas staff writer Dating is practically inevitable, and yet we’re at this age where some have never had our first kiss, and others are on their fifth relationship of the year. So what’s the right way to be successful on this slippery slope called dating? What should we avoid and prioritize? And how in the heck are we supposed to gather up the courage to make a move in the first place? It’s corny, it’s classic, and we’ve all been told it a million times: you HAVE to be yourself. In order to find and attract the kind of person you’re after, you must be authentic with who you are.

Junior Jaya Cox said, “the best reason to go on a date is if you’re attracted the person’s personality; you’re attracted to the person in general… If they’re interesting, you want to get to know their story.” Dating isn’t something that has a broad expectation of how it should be, it’s something personal, and realistically everyone has their own criteria for what they want in a relationship.

By being sure in who you are, you will attract exactly the kind of person you are looking for. Remember; confidence is key. Be yourself.

strong making it all the way to compete for the state title.

They had a record of 12-3 during league and came out ranked third going into playoffs on the way to the state title game.

Overall, Sheldon had a successful spring season with all athletic teams doing well. Both tennis and golf came out as league champs. At the varsity district track and field meet held here at Sheldon for first time ever, the girl’s team placed third overall, and the boys fifth. Many athletes had great seasons and some made their way to state. making it to the playoffs. The girls closed out their season strong making it all the way to compete for the state title. They had a record of 12-3 during league and came out ranked third going into playoffs on the way to the state title game.

Overall, Sheldon had a successful spring season with all athletic teams doing well. Both tennis and golf came out as league champs. At the varsity district track and field meet held here at Sheldon for first time ever, the girl’s team placed third overall, and the boys fifth. Many athletes had great seasons and some made their way to state.

Softball quarterfinal game against Tualitin.

Dating can be hard. It can be stressful, awkward, weird, and cringey. It’s one of those things you just can’t do perfectly.

It can also be magical and romantic. Fun and exciting.

Exhilarating and heart-warming. If you’re ready for dating, then you’re ready for a storm of emotions. Whatever the result, dating is a breeding ground for memories to be made. In order to make the best of things, you can’t over think things. Do not anticipate the worst! Odds are that kiss wasn’t as bad as you thought it was, your joke that went unnoticed didn’t phase your date, and the spinach in your teeth somehow made you seem cuter. What you should pay attention to is the chemistry between you and your date. Are you both contributing to conversation? Are you finding things in common? Are you being yourself? And most importantly, are you having fun?

Freshman Johanna Gilbert said, “My dream date would be us having a great time and being able to talk and relate to one another. The kind of situation where we could really get to know one another.” Something as simple as dinner could show how you and your date get along. But the moral of the story is don’t expect the worst, because a bad date isn’t the end of the world, and a good date is the beginning of something amazing.

Freshman Obie Glover said, “I am a good boyfriend. I work hard to be able to pay for dates and treat the girl I am with like a queen.” Within this statement, there is confidence and consideration, which happen to be two significant aspects of success in the dating world. When you input effort into relationships, the payoff can be exceptional. When beginning

Photo by Talisman Staff to date, however, it’s good to not be fully devoted.

Give new relationships breathing room to grow! It’s very attractive to be a tease for a while. Not being “too available” is a great way to retain your date’s interest and keep them coming back for more. Effective ways to execute this behavior could be to not overshare your personal life too early on, flirt in a playful and innocent way rather than sexually, and don’t be so desperate for your date’s approval and attention. Once again, taking it back to the Golden Rule of confidence: be confident in yourself, and that includes your own independence.

It’s important to pace your devotion. Once you’ve established a comfortable relationship it becomes more respectable to show more effort and consideration to your significant other. I mean really, who doesn’t like getting a bouquet of flowers or having dinner be made for them?!

Being an amateur dater (a “newbie,” if you will) is something that we will all overcome eventually, but that doesn’t mean in the meantime it isn’t intimidating now.

There’s no right way to do dating. It’s an unpredictable road. The best way to come out of dating with your head held high is to be yourself, have high self-confidence and avoid overthinking, as well as taking things slow. Don’t beat yourself up if things don’t go perfectly along the way! You’re only just beginning to date and this should all be fun! Good luck, Newbies!

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