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Cruz a Five Point Film Dream Project Recipient - Zoe Hanlon

Each year, all high school students from Aspen to Parachute have the opportunity to apply for the 5Point Dream Project Scholarship. This is a $1,500 scholarship that students can use to pursue their passions or make a long-standing dream a reality. The five winners are students who best represent the guiding principles of 5Point Film Festival - respect, humility, commitment, purpose, and balance. One of this year’s winners was Roaring Fork High School sophomore Felina Cruz.

Cruz chose to apply for the Dream Project Scholarship after she received the news that she had been accepted to the McBride Internship.

The McBride Internship takes high school students to Kenya to explore a wildlife sanctuary. Students camp for two weeks at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and experience the rich culture of the area, as well as write daily journal entries, participate in discussions, and complete required readings for the program.

Despite her excitement to be accepted to the internship, Cruz was concerned about the financial aspect.

“I couldn’t afford it,” said Cruz, “but I thought that [the Dream Project] would be a great opportunity. I applied for it with one of the teachers, Ms. Robson. She has been a great help for me along the way.”

Cruz feels very honored to have been chosen as a recipient of the 5Point Dream Project so that she can participate in the internship program, and is very excited for her trip and the new experiences she will have. She leaves for Kenya in July, and she will be in Kenya for two weeks. “This is a life changing opportunity,” Cruz said.

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Volume 9 Issue 8 Felina Cruz, a sophomore at RFHS, recently received the Five Point Film Festival Dream Project Scholarship. She will be using the scholarship to participate in the McBride Internship Program in Kenya this summer.

Photo Zoe Hanlon Below, top: Jasmin Lopez and Daisy Contreras sing “Corre” by Jesse y Joy at the last community meeting.

Below, bottom: Senior girls performing their dance routine at the last community meeting.

Photo Sue Rollyson

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Celebrating the Mothers of Roaring Fork Students -Lyndsay Hansen

The month of May has returned again, and we all know how much stress it brings. The stress of graduation, prom, summer job applications, and last minute college plans is just so overwhelming that nobody is worried about Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a special holiday honoring motherhood. This holiday is observed in different forms throughout the world. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official United States holiday in 1914. While dates and celebrations vary throughout the world, Mother’s Day most commonly falls on the second Sunday in May and traditionally involves presenting mothers with flowers, chocolates, special cards, perfume, picture frames and other unique gifts. With the purchase or creation of a simple gift it is very easy to show how thankful we are for our mothers and the wonderful women that take care of us.

A relationship that is so strong to kids in this school is the one they have with their mother, and the women that raised them. Kids in the community at Roaring Fork show different ways of

appreciation on such a special day. Sophomore Chelsey Serrano said, “Mother’s Day is a day to appreciate my mom even more. At my house we normally wake up my mom with roses, and a big breakfast. We let her sleep in for most of the morning, but in the afternoon we let her decide what she wants to to do because it is a day for her.

We sometimes go to the pool, go for a hike, or just spend a day the day at home as a family.”

Not only does Mother’s Day show appreciation to mothers, it is a day to show what we love the most about our mothers. Junior Brandon Haroutunian, said, “The thing I love the most about my mother is how caring she is and how much respect and loves she shows to our whole family.”

There are not enough ways to show how much we love and appreciate our mothers, but with such a special day, like Mother’s Day, it shows how thankful we are for them, and for all the little and big things they do for us. Give your mother a hug every day, and make her feel extra special on Mother’s Day.

Saying Goodbye to the Master of the Woodshop and King of the Court -Eryn Doherty

This year marks the year of retirement for teacher, Larry Black, as he has worked for RFHS for 35 years. When Black first joined the RF staff, he was the junior varsity and varsity basketball coach for six years. Black then coached junior varsity football for Roaring Fork and track for 17 years. He says, “[My top five memories from coaching are] beating Steamboat Springs in double overtime to win 1986 District Basketball Championship game,

RFHS Teacher Carmen McCracken and her daughter. Courtesy photo

winning 19-0 junior varsity basketball season, winning girls’ 800 Medley relay at State three years in a row, winning 2013 League Basketball Championships, State basketball in 2011.” However, he admits it is too hard to choose his favorite memory, as every moment has been special for him.

Throughout all his coaching, he also taught woodworking, mechanical drawing, and physical education for Roaring Fork. Senior, Jayvin Krzych who has been in several of Black’s classes during the past four years, says, “He could always keep the class focused while still maintaining a fun attitude. And the fact that he has been here for forever and has a good connection with everybody… He is just an all around good person.” Kade Kennedy, a junior at RFHS, says, “[I liked how] he would always make jokes through class… his classes didn’t feel like work, they were fun.” For Black, he says has always enjoyed teaching his advanced woodworking class along with architectural drawing. “Student designed projects are always unique and challenging. [I have loved watching] students experience success whether it be in a classroom or during an extracurricular activity,” says Black.

As the last few weeks of school remain, RFHS staff and students prepare to say their farewells to some of the most beloved teachers Roaring Fork has seen. “The friendships of fellow staff members have meant the world to me,” admits Black. “There have been so many wonderful students with such outstanding qualities,” he adds. Mr. Black, we will miss you!

Seniors Reflect on Past and Look to Future -Krisitn Page

As graduation nears and the end of school comes careening around the corner, seniors are counting down the days until they are out of school. The seniors’ last day of school is on May 20th and graduation is May 28th. Seniors are taking the remaining time of their high school career to remember all of the good memories they have made, be with the wonderful friends they have, and overall make the most of their time left.

Senior Carly Rosenthal plans to travel around South America after graduation. Once finishing her travels, she will continue on to school majoring in visual art. Out of all of the events RFHS puts on, her favorite is Ram’s Day. Her fondest memory from high school “was a trip to UNC Greeley to play jazz with the Roaring Fork High

School jazz band.” Along with all of the great memories she shares with this school, she will miss “the art teachers the most.” She says, “they have not only fueled my art for years, but have become my dear friends.”

As senior Jazmin Tellez reflects on her high school career she believes that she will miss “the environment in general.” She says this is because, “I have gotten so used to being around such wonderful people.” Even though it may be hard to pick only one “best” memory from the time spent at high school, she says “being able to try new things, like soccer and model UN, and having support from my peers” is her best memory. Her favorite event was Ram’s day because, “it’s the last school event where everyone comes together

as the true family we are.” Tellez wants to go into international business and international relations at Colorado Mesa University in hopes of one day creating her own non-profit organization.

Senior Max Slack will miss his “friends in football the most” when he graduates this year.

His best memory of High school was , “my score against Coal Ridge on senior night” Slack has enjoyed the thanksgiving feast that RFHS hosts every year. After high school he plans to stay in the valley and work.

This year’s seniors have shared countless memories with the students and staff at RFHS throughout their four years being here. We will be bidding seniors farwell at graduation May 29th at 4pm.

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Laura French: Roaring Fork Legend

-Elle Derby

Laura French has taught science at Roaring Fork for 35 years and is retiring at the end of the 2015/2016 school year. The Rampage staff asked students at Roaring Fork what their favorite memories of Mrs. French were and what makes Mrs. French an amazing teacher.

She always helped me when I struggled, and helped me persevere. She is always willing to help you individually and she always makes time out of her day to come help you.

-Ashley Hall She really cares about you - she wants you to do well and pass her class. You can’t goof off in Mrs. French’s class. If you learn differently, she makes sure to teach it to you in that way.

-Dani Minor I love that I’d always go and talk to Mrs. French I’d and always ask her about the stupid experiments we’d be doing and she always just laughed and said, “I’m not going to tell you how to do that, you guys are going to kill yourselves.” And one time, I was talking to her and she said, “Nick, just make sure that when you’re doing this you have safety glasses on.” That was her advice to me.

To always wear safety glasses.

She is very patient, understanding and incredibly kind-hearted. She is very hard working, she puts in so much time to make sure that students understand what she is trying to teach, she is always willing to come into class and help you if you don’t get something and she’s always good to be around and funny. She knows so much about what she’s teaching.

- Nick Penzel

When Maeve and I were class president, we had no idea what that really meant. During spirit week, she met with us all of the time, and she really helped us stay organized. We would spend all of our lunches with her and she was so helpful and guided us so much. It was so inspiring.

-Emily Henley She is very helpful and she will take the time to help everyone no matter who they are or what their problem is whether it’s school or social stuff.

She is also very funny. I laugh all the time in her class.

-Beth Fawley When I was a sophomore and I was taking chemistry, I was sick for a big lab that we were doing.

So she would come in before school to help me and stay after school for so long. I would just be sitting there dropping chemicals into other chemicals, and she was there whenever I needed her, and helped me through the whole thing. I ended up doing really well on the lab and I think that goes to show how much effort she puts into all of her students. It’s so special. Every single person that she teaches, she wants to do as good as she possibly can.

-Emily Mata

She’s a very steadfast person as a teacher. She definitely cares about her students and is willing to go lengths just to make sure that the student is okay not only emotionally but academically. She cares.

-Naomi Pulver One of my favorite memories with Mrs. French was actually really recently. I really needed help with a quiz and she was super stressed and overwhelmed and she calmed down and said, “Come with me.” She took me into Mr. Hentschel’s room and worked with me for an hour helping me with problems. Even though she had a bunch of things going on, she sat down helped me and was really, really patient with me and didn’t get frustrated.

She was a lot of help. She really cares about her students.

-Melisa Sanchez She explained moles to me on the first try, and moles are very hard to understand. She made chemistry really interesting, and I’ve always loved Science, but Mrs. French really knows what is going on and she is able to explain everything so well. I think that she’s so good at her job because she’s been doing it for such a long time. I’m going to miss her.

-Julia Lee

Ram’s Day at Roaring Fork High School

-Hayden Bernot

Photos Sue Rollyson

Roaring Fork is always excited to give back to the Carbondale community.

Every year RFHS has a “Rams Day.” In the early morning of Friday May 13, all students will go out to various sites around town and participate in community service. Some groups will be reading to elementary school students or mentoring at the middle school. Others will be picking up trash around town, Prince Creek, and White Hill or will be spread out to participate in activities at places like the Orchard, Sustainable Settings, Senior Housing, and Outdoor Colorado. This is the main part and focus of the day; to give back to the town for the support the give RFHS all year long.

Around lunch time, all the groups will come back to the High School and have a big barbecue and games. This is a great time and great meal for all the students. Once lunch has been consumed the whole school goes to the RFHS football field where each grade competes in games like ice cream eating contests, intense pictionary, and a huge obstacle course. These are just some of the big events that happen on rams day. Everyone looks forward to this day and members of RFHS hope to have a good turnout for community service this year.

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Congratulation

Every year, the Rampage says goodbye to our seniors by agreeing on what each senior is “most lik

Leah Allen- Most likely

to become the next Julia Child.

Diose Alvarado- Most likely to bat her gorgeous eyelashes to get out of a speeding ticket.

Danny Avila- Most likely to be a world renowned advocate for voiceless children.

Rosio Avita- Most likely to be a vet tech who is known to heal animals with her smile.

Bella Bailey- Most likely to start a vegan baby food industry.

Barbara Ballico- Most

likely to be the Prima Ballerina for the New York City Ballet.

Cesar Bencomo- Most likely to become a police officer who everyone loves but slows down for.

Chloe Brand- Most likely to reform the fashion industry with her renewably sourced, positive body image, gender neutral, no animal tested fashion line.

Ezra Brown- Most likely to win a Grammy for his philosophical lyrics and killer guitar solos.

Grace Brown- Most likely

to become a millionaire by selling cat paraphernalia.

Alan Campos- Most likely to cure your emotional breakdown with a hug.

Areli Carbajal- Most likely to slay her enemies with her fleeky eyeliner.

Daisy Contreras- Most likely to use dance and music to unify Latino and Anglo communities.

Jailene DeLeon- Most likely to run a world famous beauty salon.

Conrado Dolores- Most likely to didn’t did it.

Beth Fawley- Most likely to

have her face on a billboard in Times Square to advertise her Broadway Show .

Finn Featherstone- Most likely to break a bone that science has yet to discover.

Steele Featherstone-

Most likely to cross the finish line twice.

Madeline Feder- Most likely to discover a new marine life species called the “Federfish.”

Joseph Flores- Most likely to get beat up by a girl’s boyfriend for hitting on her Hector Flores- Most likely

to move to back to Mexico and bring all the US women back with him.

Amaranda Fregoso-

Most likely to paint a photorealistic watercolor of One Direction and sell it to Zayn.

Kim Guzman- Most likely to be the face of Covergirl.

Terran Farnham- Most likely to try and make America great again.

Andy Jaquez- Most likely to haunt the school as a ghost who serenades students with norteñas on his guitar.

Jayvin Krzych- Most likely to accidentally create a weapon of mass destruction while pulling a prank.

Madilyn Kuhl- Most likely to become the #1 dental hygienist in the valley.

Fiona Laird- Most likely to spend her days at the

United Nations solving the world’s problems and her nights getting down at the local salsa club.

Joey Lang- Most likely to never show up to class in college because he’s winning a Gold medal in the Olympics.

Ilce Loaeza- Most likely to be mistaken for a Rainbow.

Valerie Loertscher- Most likely to conduct a psychological experiment about the lasting effects of having your name mispronounced as a child.

Lyle Luckett- Most likely to be the musical Gordon Ramsey.

Lorena Marcelo- Most likely to be everyone’s favorite nurse.

Alanna Martinez- Most Likely to become a famous therapist who is also a world-

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Felix Martinez- Most likely to own a fleet of diesel trucks.

Fernando Martinez-Hernandez- Most likely to be a male shampoo model.

Emily Mata- Most likely to drive to Paris Fashion Week in her van to watch her new line on the runway.

Estrella Medina- Most likely to play soccer for the Mexican National Team.

Jordan Medina- Most likely to become a litigator.

Joselinne Medrano-

Most likely to finish her lab in BioChem early to backup dance for Beyonce.

Danielle Minor- Most likely to be the advertising rep for Grace’s paraphernalia business.

Alondra Montanez- Most likely to develop training plans for all body types.

Caitlin O’Gorman- Most likely to be the official press agent for the United States National Women’s Lacrosse Team.

Colin O’Gorman- Most likely to commit fratricide.

Gustavo Olivas- Most

likely to be the only freshman at his college to start on two varsity sports teams.

Aaron Palomera- Most likely to be a stay at home dad by day and a world famous soccer player by night.

Jose Peneloza- Most likely to climb Mt. Everest.

Nedesin Platero- Most likely to shut down 10 lanes of traffic in order to propose to his girlfriend.

Naomi Pulver- Most likely to headline at Coachella with her siblings as back up singers/dancers.

Yazmeen Rascon- Most likely to be the winner of the next Hot Cheetos flavor challenge.

Edgar Reyna- Most likely to be the towel boy for the LA Lakers.

Benji Romero- Most likely to attend Beijing 2020.

Carly Rosenthal- Most likely to be a supply chain for witch doctors.

Jake Rusby- Most likely to take it upon himself to yell at your kids about what “grinds his gears.”

Issacel Saenz- Most likely to develop a new law strat-

egy called Specialized Argumentative Support Strategy (SASS).

Alex Salvidrez- Most likely to get his licence revoked for bad driving.

Sienna Serafin- Most likely to buckle her seatbelt.

Jimmy Serrano- Most likely to win a Nobel Prize and not show up to receive it Tylor Shipley- Most likely to become the official pizza delivery guy for the Denver Broncos.

Alondra Silvas- Most likely to be 5 minutes late to recive her nursing degree.

Maxwell Slack- Most likely to take a photo that breaks the internet, and be sure to tell you about it.

Tyler Spence- Most likely to live in the apartment above the Belly UP. Lucy Stevens- Most likely

to own a surf shack in Cabo San Lucas.

Jasmin Tellez- Most likely to set a world record for most airplane miles logged in a year from all of the business trips.

Kimberly Tena- Most likely to become Instagram famous for her makeup tutorials.

Robbie Thompson- Most likely to be the first person to run a marathon on the international space station.

Sergio Vega- Most likely to be Shift Team General ‘til he die.

Kelly Walgren- Most likely to create a musical daycare program.

Matthew Wampler- Most likely to be a Super Fan. Justice Wofford- Most likely to open a restaurant to feed malnourished kids,

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Adventure through Film -Kloe Lee

2016 was yet another successful year for 5Point Film Festival. The films featured a wide and diverse array of adventure films that captured their audiences ranging from young children to people who have lived in Carbondale since before the festival itself.

5Point Film Festival is an annual collection of adventure films that are shown to the community.

The films are known to make the audience feel inspired and drive people to go out and explore their community. “5Point stands apart from all other festivals. All films show in one, super-charged venue and the sense of community is overwhelmingly positive and supportive. I look forward to it the entire year,” said Skip Armstrong, a filmmaker for Wazee Motion.

5Point’s mission is, “to inspire adventure in

all kinds, to connect generations through shared experience and respect, to engage passion with a conscience, and to educate through film.” According to many of the people who attended the films, 5Point achieved their mission again this year.

One of the interesting films that was included in the festival this year was called ‘Far From Home,’ directed by Galen Knowles. The documentary followed Brolin Mawejje and his journey from Uganda to the US, telling the story of his life and how he is on the road to becoming a professional snowboarder. “The movie was inspirational and moving. I thought it was super interesting and if anyone hasn’t seen it, I would definitely recommend it,” Anika Chapman, a freshman at Roaring Fork High School, explained. “The story was very unique and had a relatable conflict. (Though his story may be

harsher [than what many of us experience],” said Cally Erickson, a sophomore at RFHS. Erickson is excited to see more films in the future and attend more 5Point Film Festival events.

Overall, the community throughly enjoyed this years festival, and can’t wait until next year. Thank you 5Point Film Festival for what you do in the community.

If you are interested in learning more about 5Point Film Festival, feel free to visit their website.

Photo 5PointFilm.org

Upcoming Events Rams Day: May 13th

RFHS Art Show: May 16th18th Choir Concert: May 17th

Seniors’ Last Day: May 20th Baccalaureate: May 24th, 7 PM in the Auditeria

RFHS Graduation: May 28th, 4 PM in the Gym Last Day of School for All Students: June 2nd

On Saturday, May 7th, the RFHS Energy Club was awarded the Order of the Dandelion for their help in getting solar panels for RFHS. The Order of the Dandelion is awarded every year to members of the community who are leaders in the effort to promote sustainability.

The award pictured above was presented to the Energy Club at Dandelion Day last weekend.

Photos, top row left to right: Matthew Wampler and Police Officer Bill Kirkland; students danced the night away at the RFHS prom on April 30th at the RVR Barn; Prom King and Queen Sergio Vega and Kimberly Guzman; Bottom row: Junior Alec Sloan and Sophomore Josey Morford enjoy the music Photos Sue Rollyson

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RFHS Girls Soccer 2016 Season Recap - Edgar Reyna

As Roaring Fork’s girl’s soccer season comes to an end with new head coach Nick Forbes, the Lady Rams are still hungry and looking forward to striking again next season.

Sophomore Lily Nichols has been playing on the varsity team for two years and says one of the biggest struggles is offense. “Our offense needs a couple of improvements but when we cover those holes we’ll be ready for next year,” Nichols explained. When asked what she learned this season, Nichols replied with, “I learned how to navigate the field, I was stuck at the goalie position last year so it was fun to experience a change.”

Nichols is looking forward to, “getting to form a new bond with a new team.”

Corey Johnson, a junior who's been playing varsity soccer for two years, shared a few of the many memories and experiences she had throughout this season. When asked about her favorite memory, Johnson stated, “My favorite memories from this season are the long bus rides and getting to know my teammates.” She also explained that there were a lot of new changes to the team this year and the, “new coach and a lot

of new players was a huge transition but we made it work.” The many changes, although difficult at times, provided multiple learning opportunities for the team as a whole.

“Learning to work as a unit and coming together as a team was our biggest challenge but we fought through it,” Johnson said.When asked about next season, Johnson said, “Next season should be fun now that we know how we play with each other while welcoming the new players and making them part of our family.”

Emily Mata, a senior, has been playing girls soccer for two years and experienced playing on the varsity team for the first time this year.

When asked about how the season went, Mata shared that, “It was a lot of fun to see the huge improvement from start to finish.” Personally, Mata learned to play soccer as a team and work together as a unit. When asked about a favorite memory Mata said “my favorite memory was when Jasmin tried to ninja kick the ball and fell on her back.” Being Mata’s last year she hopes to see the team succeed in the near future due to the young talented it has in store.

Head coach Nick Forbes took the time to reflect on his first season coaching a girls varsity soccer team. When asked about what he thought of his first year with the girls Forbes said, “It was my first time as head coach so it was super new and it took me a while to get into the rhythm on things. Once I got into things started to get a lot better and a lot of fun in different ways.”

Forbes has been head coach for the boys soccer team for many years and when asked about how his coaching methods transfer over his girls team he said, “It’s very different because it doesn’t directly translate. Boys don’t listen very well while the girls listen and see the results of listening when instructed to do so. As a coach it’s super rewarding to see them do what you just told them to do.” Forbes also pointed out the leadership roles the girls played on and off the field. Forbes plans to come back and coach the girls soccer team once again next season and is looking forward to, “seeing the girls come back knowing what we’re doing to move onto the next important step and making playoffs. We have a bunch of young talent and I can’t wait to showcase them all.”

Baseball Recap

- Fiona Laird

The boys’ baseball season is drawing to a close, and with the end of the season comes reflections and memories from each of the players. While this season was a challenging one for the Rams, players didn’t forget the fun of playing baseball and being part of a team.

Some players look back on the season and remember specific games.

Junior Jake Kelley’s favorite memory of this season was the game in which the Rams came back in the bottom of the seventh inning and beat the Basalt Longhorns. Ronaldo Petatan, sophomore, also thought the team’s win against Basalt was the best part of the season.

“It was my first year playing baseball and it was our first win,” he says.

Hayden Bernot, a junior at RFHS, thought the best part of the season was the last two weeks. “We were able to come together and play baseball and be a part of the last couple games with a high potential to win,” he says.

Coming out of this season, the team has high hopes for next year and will carry the lessons they’ve learned in the past three months with them to improve next season’s play.

“We [have a good team],” Petatan says,. “Everyone works for each other and plays for each other, and we’ve never given up.”

“We’ve lost five games by one or two runs so I think as a team we’ve learned that you have to play until the last out,” Kelley says.

“I am going to take away from this season the [idea that there] is a chance to improve in the end of the season, and show up ready to win league and come out on top next year,” Bernot says.

The Rams played their season closer May 9 at 4 in Grand Valley. At the time of print, results of this game were unavailable. We look forward to seeing a great season for the Roaring Fork High School Rams Baseball team next year. With the passion, spirit, hard work and teamwork that these boys exhibit on and off the field, they have the tools to create the season they hope for - a season full of wins and playing the game they love.

The RFHS soccer girls celebrate their 2-0 win against Moffat. Photo Sue Rollyson

The RFHS Baseball Season is coming to a close. Photo Sue Rollyson

Entertainment Junioritis: It’s Real - Maeve O’Donnell Pax Last month the Rampage featured an article on Senioritis and what it means to many of the students and faculty at Roaring Fork High School. Senioritis, a common condition among seniors, is often widely known and heard of, but many often forget the very real condition affecting juniors: Junioritis.

Although many may argue that this does not exist, I am here to inform everyone of the

incredibly painful and present reality of those affected by it.

Although applying for college and scholarships as well as the impending date of graduation can take its toll on seniors in the form of Senioritis, juniors deal with plenty of their own issues. The most common triggers of Junioritis include taking the ACT/SAT, taking AP tests, and then on top of those, taking all those extra tests teachers think we need. The

tests are only one part of it though. At the same time, juniors must start researching and finding colleges as well as planning college visits and asking teachers for recommendations.

Junior year is also the time when students realize how little time they have left which starts a scramble to make sure that they have all the requirements to graduate on time. This also brings upon the realization that they need volunteer hours or work experience.

Juniors also often experience

What Grinds My Gears

- Jake Rusby

When you go to the dentist but you have five canker sores. You try to tell them but before you can, they’ve got their latex and weapons all up in your gums. Somehow they don’t notice the napalmed warzone transpiring in your mouth, as you cry helplessly into a coma from the gas.

When your parents leave you with your grandparents so they can have a “personal vacation,” but suddenly it’s five years later and you’re still waiting.

When you’re working on a powerpoint with your friends and that one “funny” guy uploads the entire “Bee Movie” script onto two hundred and fifty different slides.

When you can’t find the droids you’re looking for, then some old guy gives you a mental disorder for two seconds to get out of a speeding ticket.

When you watch “Zero Dark Thirty” and get inspired to become a Navy Seal, but then you watch “Lone Survivor” and decide to get a three gallon jug of ice cream instead.

When you’re about to go to sleep but you remember that you have twenty eight webkinz starving on the internet.

When those weird white country people make a “Folk Version” out of a perfectly good rap song, and ruin it beyond repair.

When you’re at a dance and some random guy grabs you to dance, and you feel like you’re being sucked into the abyss.

When you show up to work on the newspaper and nobody is there and your reporters didn’t edit their corrections or provide a title. Then you have to do it all yourself, making it tempting to put your own name in the bylines.

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed above do not reflect the opinion of the entire Rampage staff. “What Grinds my Gears” is not intended to be offensive or disrespectful.

the feeling that they have not done enough in their time at high school and must then obligate themselves to multiple activities to make up for it. After juniors have the revelation of the little time left, they have to accept that all of their friends a year older are going to be graduating, and that they, too, will be graduating in only a year.

Those affected by Junioritis must learn to juggle all these things while balancing the line of not caring and still wanting to do well. It is

an endless battle, and although juniors are thinking, “We only have one year left,” “We still have an entire year left” is still lurking in there minds. Juniors want to keep up their GPA that they worked so hard to get for three years, but requires that non-existent need to care.

This revelation may simply be the early signs of the common Senioritis, but I worry that this mentality is growing further and further back through the grades. However, it could just be us.

Gems of the Valley:

Conundrum Hot Springs - Grace Brown We’re ready for summer heat and swimsuits, sandy feet and a scent of sunscreen. As people of the Roaring Fork Valley, we are liable to get out there and embrace the sunny months to come. For some, this may be the summer to work and save up money. Others will be occupied traveling. No matter your ambitions, it is time to get up there and soak in the natural beauty while enjoying a relaxing dip in the Conundrum Hot Springs.

Take a friend, a dog, or the whole family on this 8.5 mile (one way), hike along the base of Pyramid Peak. At the summit, you will find multiple hot springs that range in temperature, but average to be around 102. These hot springs are the highest in elevation in North America, resting 11,222 feet above sea level.

Nearby camping in the White River National Forest can be found below and above the springs. Fire is prohib-

ited in the campsites close to the springs, and clothing is optional. According to the USDA website: “Each party overnighting in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness is required to self-register at the Trailhead and to carry a copy of the registration with them during their visit.” This adventure is quite a trek and rugged experience, so ensure physical capability and preparation beforehand. As found on ProTrails, it is important to think about the timing of our visit: “The springs draw thousands each summer, most who camp in the immediate vicinity. Expect crowds and minimal privacy during peak months, especially weekends and holidays.” If you’re looking for a 2-3 day backpacking trip, set out on the Conundrum Hot Springs trailhead.

Always remember to leave nothing behind and treat the trails and fellow hikers with respect.

8 Rampage May 2016

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