Eye of the Storm, December

Volume 10, Issue 2 • Friday, December 17, 2010

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SPORTS

School musical wows audiences See A12

XC girls sweep state See A6-A7 www.shseyeofthestorm.com

FOOLS FINISH A DRAMATIC

The first team title in the school’s history won over Thanksgiving break

SOCCER GIRLS TAKE STATE Tashia Davis Staff Writer

The Storm girls soccer team was all about making history this season.

Not only did they win their first Intermountain Conference, they took the state title, making them the first team sport from Summit to win state.

The Storm defeated the Mountain View Cougars 1-0 in the finals at Hillsboro to finish the season with a 15-22 overall record. They scored a record 93 goals and al-

Senior Eve Hess embraces junior Kristen Parr after scoring the winning goal against Mountain View to win the state championship. Parr assisted Hess for the goal. Photo courtesy of Hess Family

Students to build houses

NaNoWriMo: Students write novels in 30 days See A2

Ali Kinkade

See HABITAT, A3

VARSITY SOCCER First State Championship team

Students, administrators speak out against dance style

Editor-in-Chief

“There is nothing more powerful than a service project [like this],” said Assistant Principal Al Hulbert.

For several years, Hulbert has taken groups of kids to Tijuana to build houses over spring break.

The initiative “had too many moving parts to work for Summit,” but he has put together a similar spring break project for students through the local Habitat for Humanity branch, headed by Robin Cooper and Sara Michelanie.

“It won’t cost a student anything but commitment, and it will be life changing for everyone involved,” said Hulbert, who hopes to reach every kind of student with this activity, which he has dubbed “Storm the House.”

Habitat for Humanity has built over 350,000 homes, largely through volunteer hours, since it was founded in 1976.

See SOCCER, A6

Dances cause controversy

INSIDE THE STORM

Habitat for Humanity partners to create project

lowed nine, the least amount allowed by any team in the state.

“Being the first Storm team to go that far was exciting,” said senior all-league first team defender Monica McEntee. ”I’m really proud of everybody.”

Senior all-league first team forward Eve Hess scored the only goal of the finals in the 68th minute off of an assist form junior all-league first team forward Kristen Parr, bringing the team to their first state championship victory.

Ali Kinkade

Editor-in-Chief

The Best Excuses Students share their tall tales for getting out of assignments and studying, from “my printer broke” to “the British are coming by sea.” See A11

Acceptance workshop planned Challenge Day activities to foster trust, unity Lindsey Brodeck, Devon Burke Staff Writers

When counseling intern Amy Gervais began to talk about Challenge Day, her face lit up with excitement. “[Through Challenge Day] you learn that there’s not as much that separates us as we think there is.”

Our Challenge Day coordinator, Gervais, together with a planning committee, is respon-

sible for organizing and preparing Challenge Day, which will take place on Jan. 14-16.

Challenge Day is a day-long workshop designed to break down barriers and promote a school environment based on understanding and acceptance.

Students may already be familiar with Challenge Day if they have seen MTV’s docuseries If You Really Knew Me. Each episode of the show centers on a different high school and five students as

they step out of their labels and show people who they really are.

Founded in 1987, Challenge Day has reached over 1,000,000 youth in 400 cities, 45 U.S. states and five provinces of Canada.

The students, teachers, counselors and other volunteers are challenged in this program to step out of their comfort zones and build connections with others.

See CHALLENGE, A2

Teacher Dave Turnbull has always emceed dances and encouraged students to keep dance moves clean.

Last year’s Sadie Hawkins dance, however, was marked by parents of future students asking for admittance to the dance and breaking up couples who were being inappropriately intimate.

After dancing improved for the rest of the school year, at the glow dance in September, things took a turn for the worse.

“The first dance offended even me, and I’m pretty liberal,” Turnbull said. “There were some really disturbing images.”

Schools across the nation have been cracking down on dirty dancing, and administrators have taken small actions to prevent the sexual moves exhibited by many students.

“It’s a difficult issue, because telling people what they can’t

do instead of celebrating what they can do is hard,” said Assistant Principal Al Hulbert.

The number of dances for the school year still remains the same, but rumors abound regarding the future of Sadie Hawkins and other non-formal dances.

Varsity Cheer, who organizes the Sadies Dance, assured that a dance will be happening, but will not be Sadies’ themed.

Teachers and administrators want to encourage students to police their own behavior.

“The girls control the dances, so they have to bring about change,” said Turnbull, who wants the situation to be resolved in an education-based rather than punishment-based manner.

“As we improve, more kids speak out about the style,” said Turnbull.

“If girls complain about it so much, they should just say no,” said Turnbull.

See DANCES, A3

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NEWS

Teacher-created websites allow students to triumph in class “Access. That’s the best part about the blogs. I’ve had students use my blog all the way from Europe.”

-Christie McCormick Numbers of teacher websites, blogs increase as faculty update technology skills to help students stay on track Laura Robson Staff writer

Teachers Websites

Brady Bedsworth: (English 10 Honors, Standard): new.schoolnotes.com/Brady.

Bedsworth Christie McCormick (AP Lang): www. englishmccormick.blogspot.com Christie McCormick (Honors 11): www.mcenglish11honors.blogspot.com Katie Leatherwood (English 10 Honors, Standard, Film as Lit, Creative Writing): web.bend.k12.or.us/katie.leatherwood Karen Rosch (Publications): web.bend. k12.or.us/karen.rosch/Publications Beth Sandefur (English): web.bend.k12. or.us/beth.sandefur Houska/Anderson (Art): www. summithighart.com Tamara Houston (Business): www. mshoustonsummit.blogspot.com Keith Wilkins (History, PE): www. summithighschoolwilkins.blogspot.com Matt Calanchini (Technology): www. mrcalanchinisrippingblog.blogspot.com Algebra I: www.summit-algebra1. blogspot.com Geometry: www.summit-fall-geometry-0910.blogspot.com Algebra II: www.summit-algebra2. blogspot.com Pre Calculus: www.summit-pre-calculus.blogspot.com Mike Carpenter (Math): web.bend.k12. or.us/mike.carpenter Dave Clark (Math, XC): www.superdh. net Jason Colquhoun (Science): www. bend.k12.or.us/education/components/ scrapbook Doug Elliot (Science): bend.k12.or.us/ education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=3565 Chris Kuka (Science): bend.k12.or.us/ education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=260& Luke Smith (History): www.smithus. blogspot.com Luke Smith (Psychology): www.summitpsych.blogspot.com Luke Smith (Government): www.summitapgov.blogspot.com Nathan Neil (History): www.neilmwh. blogspot.com Patrick Kilty (History): www.kiltyscorner.typepad.com Benjamin Pierce (History): moodle. bend.k12.or.us Julie Montoya (Spanish): web.bend. k12.or.us/julie.montoya Jamie Brock (PE): www.brockhealth1. blogspot.com Rock Climbing Club: www.summithighschoolclimbing.blogspot.com

Senior Kristin Cahalane checks Nancy Simons’ Advanced Placement Literature blog every evening before dinner. She knows she must visit the site to find the daily reading and writing assignments. She also knows she can find the daily projects if she misses class.

“The blog is helpful because I don’t have to write down the assignment right away. I know I can always find what I need on Simons’ blog,” Cahalane said.

More than 30 of our teachers have websites and blogs.

“I think the blogs are really useful to double check assignments, or to check when you’re absent,” said freshman Henry Mensing. “I use the sites all the time.”

Some websites are simple, often including the basic homework assignments for the week.

Other teachers, however, have extensive blogs featuring homework, upcoming tests, games and links to test review sites.

“The sites are so helpful if you miss a day, or if you fall behind. They’re pretty useful,” said junior Kayla Van Cleve.

Spanish teacher Julie Montoya finds providing a website for her students a beneficial tool.

“Having teacher websites is really helpful for students who have missed classes, so they can find homework and class notes. If a student can’t be in school, the websites really help them from falling behind,” Montoya said.

“Unfortunately, not all students take advantage of teacher blogs.”

The websites are also convenient for parents. “Parents like how the sites help them stay up to date if their child is a little less organized,” Montoya said.

Other blogs found on the school website include the Summit Publications site. The site includes information regarding yearbook purchases, senior photos requirements and advertising news.

Sections are devoted to photography classes which display student work. Homework

assignments for journalism, photography, web design, yearbook and newspaper can be found as well.

A full issue of the current newspaper can even be found on this blog.

“Our publications blog and our Eye of the Storm website are becoming more sophisticated as I learn more about using these technology tools. Often, the students know more than I do, and we teach each other,” said adviser Karen Rosch. “Everytime the district offers a web technology class, I take it. Now I would just like to see students and parents really use our websites. They have great stories, photos and are updated weekly.”

Christie McCormick’s blog for AP Language and Composition contains a full syllabus for the class.

“Access. That’s the best part about the blogs.

I’ve had students use my blog all the way from Europe. It has everything on it - homework, tests and information about the class,” said

Challenge Day

Aspiring novelists meet challenge in National Novel Writing Month

continued from A1 Two trained leaders guide the Challenge Day participants through games, activities and exercises that build trust while breaking down the walls that separate high school students.

Gervais explained that the trainers will work with 100 freshmen, sophomores and juniors. One adult volunteer will be present for every four students.

Challenge Day is more than a one day program. Its intention is to awaken and inspire participants to take steps in creating a school environment where everyone is accepted.

“Really, what I’m hoping is that its a unifier. . . the effects are immediate, but it takes work to keep them going,” said Gervais.

After Challenge Day, Gervais will start a Be the Change Team, “for the students that had an amazing experience and want to keep it going.” Evidence based research shows that the Challenge Day program teaches students leadership skills and increases empathy. Students become more confident to relate with others, with skills in noticing bullying and isolation and how to effectively intervene.

“I think it can be a great culture changing opportunity for the school. From what I’ve experienced, it’s an opportunity to bring people together.”

DO NOT FORGET Senior photos are due TODAY

Senior Kristin Cahalane checks AP Literature teacher Nancy Simon’s blog. She regularly checks this blog for assignments and links to related reading assignments. Students find the site helpful, especially if they have missed class. Kirsten Morrell photo

NaNoWriMo consumes time of student writers with big goals of producing full-length novels in just 30 days Ian Clark Staff Writer

Last November, senior Lindsay Magill wrote a novel in her spare time.

After school, her friends could find her poised in front of a computer screen, frantically typing to meet her word count for the day.

The letters spelling out her story of two friends’ fight for survival flowed from her mind each day of the month-long writing spree.

This same scene was repeated throughout the world as a part of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).

NaNoWriMo is meant to be a fun, exciting way to write a novel.

The very first NaNoWriMo took place in July, 1999, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

“That first year there were 21 of us, and our July noveling binge had little to do with any ambitions we might have harbored on the literary front. Nor did it reflect any hopes we had about tapping more fully into our creative selves. No, we wanted to write novels for the same dumb reasons twenty-somethings start bands. Because we wanted to make noise. Because we didn’t have anything better to do,” said founder Chris Baty.

NaNoWriMo begins every November and lasts until the end of the month.

The goal is to finish a 50,000 word novel before December.

“Quantity over quality,” is the byword of NaNoWriMo writers.

Three students competed in NaNoWriMo. Junior Erin Weaver wrote “Walter, Notorious.” The novel follows a man named Walter who journeys across the world, and his attempt to escape relentless pursuers.

McCormick.

History teacher Patrick Kilty also has a blog that features assignments for both his psychology and sociology classes.

“I like having a blog just to make life easier on my students. It’s a second source, since I don’t want anyone falling behind,” said Kilty.

Most of the athletic teams have their own websites. Team rosters, schedules, results and photos are often included. The cross country team’s website attracts many viewers because it has both photos and results from the past nine years, and a calendar of upcoming meets.

Keith Wilkins’ Rock Climbing Club has its own website, too. On the website, students can find contact information for the club and price listings for various climbing supplies. It also lists required paperwork to join the club and enjoyable places to climb.

All of these websites can be found on the main school library website.

Jake Sullivan wrote a book he chose to leave untitled, telling the story of four friends who go caving. The story revolves around their adventures. One of the four finds himself lost and must try to find an escape.

Jordan Weaver wrote “Parallel,” a novel about a peasant girl who is mistakenly kidnapped because she is an exact look-alike of the kingdom’s princess.

The frenzied month of novel writing is not about focusing on the words. It is about getting them down on paper. NaNoWriMo is a program for everyone who has ever thought about writing a novel.

Due to the limited time frame, writers are required to not be concerned with mechanics and word choice. Instead, they are encouraged to sit down and just write.

“Make no mistake: You will be writing a lot of crap,” says www.nanowrimo.org’s information page. The organizers of National Novel Writing Month expect writers to make mistakes. That is part of the fun for the writers.

NaNoWriMo participants from every continent join the project and tackle the same problems. Throughout the month, groups meet to help each other through tough parts of their books, and meet again at the end of the project to celebrate.

“Write as much as you can, as fast as you can,” said Magill. “The hardest part is not thinking of what to write about, but finding the time to write it.”

Librarian Eila Overcash had the same problem.

“Well, I tried. I got a few words down,” said Overcash. Overcash leads the NaNoWriMo meetings.

The meetings are largely informative, providing tips and advice, and letting writers know that they are not alone in their challenge.

Weaver also participated in NaNoWriMo last year and wrote a winning book entitled “Little Blue Bus.”

“[It was] so much fun,” said Weaver.

Her book follows two teenagers on a journey from Sacramento, California to Virginia.

Along the way, the two fall in love. “[It was] super cliche, but it was more about having fun,” Weaver said.

The hardest part for Weaver was to turn off her inner critic.

“You just have to accept that whatever you write is going to be crap,” said Weaver. “Don’t take it too seriously. If you do, you won’t have any fun.”

Her plan for this year’s novel was to write “Walter, Notorious.” The plot line focused on an incompetent man who somehow involves himself with criminals and finds himself chased across the country.

The Young Writers Program (YWP) helps writers who decide to attempt NaNoWriMo. The YWP provides resources to help struggling novelists with character development and plots.

In addition to online resources, there are also books available which provide advice.

One, “No Plot? No Problem!” was written by the founder of NaNoWriMo, Chris Baty. The book outlines what must happen to successfully write and finish a novel.

Besides gaining a feeling of accomplishment for having written a novel in a month, there are other incentives for people with more secular motives.

Createspace.com creates a paperback copy of the book which is then published on amazon.com. Authors earn a percentage of the selling price.

To have a book published, however, a word goal must be met through the YWP. The organization then gives the writer a promotional code after the goal is met. This code allows the author to use createspace.com After the writer receives their transcripts, the website will send proofs of their book, and ask for any changes to be made.

Once the book is finalized by the author it is then published on amazon.com.

NEWS

EYE OF THE STORM • Friday, December 17, 2010

DMV terminates lease, will reconsider future location The DMV’s decision to move locations stirred up months of drama in local neighborhoods Shawn Marcum Staff writer

Brookswood Meadow Plaza is known for its peaceful tranquility by local neighborhood residents who shop at the local market or grab a quick beverage at the Rim Coffee House.

A decision made by Bend’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to change locations from the northern side of Bend, to its southern side, created conflict among the neighborhood’s homeowners.

The DMV, now located at the Bend Visitor Center, had planned to move in December to their new location in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza.

But last week, the Oregon DMV called it quits on its controversial proposal to move the agency’s Bend office to a southwest Bend shopping center, a move that sparked opposition from the River Rim neighborhood to City Hall

in recent months.

The Oregon DMV administrators had been planning and making adjustments to move to the new location since last spring.

It appears a relatively new land-use hurdle, the city’s decision to require a new traffic impact study, was the final straw, as it delayed work on the office site to the point where the DMV exercised its option to drop the lease.

Local residents had been furious over the move. Residents attempted to stop the business from relocating, and went as far as boycotting the businesses in the plaza. A lawsuit was even filed by the homeowners association, prompting an internal squabble.

“My parents were mostly concerned about the increased traffic brought by the DMV’s new location. With local neighborhood kids playing in the area, it would have become too dangerous,” said senior Kelsey Morrell.

Local residents and neighbors gathered on several occasions to protest the location. Volunteers grouped together to show what the plaza would look like if the DMV was up and running. They even brought together 20 cars to show how crowded the area would become.

Later, more than 100 people

gathered in the shopping center to air their concerns and hear of others concerns. And, one month later, the “Residents of SW Bend Against Brookswood DMV” had gathered 300 signatures, petitioning the DMV’s location choice, and leaders said they were on track for their goal of 500.

“My neighbors were furious and were banning their kids from going to the Brookswood Market,” said sophomore Michael Schwartz.

Many neighbors found it pointless to put the DMV on the south side of town, since it was out of the way for most customers. Many also thought the location would be dangerous for students crossing the roads to nearby schools.

“My mom is a real estate agent, and the prices for homes in the River Rim were suffering,” said freshman Devon Burke.

In an interview with Joe Burns of KTVZ, local resident Joe Mansfield said, “Brookswood is a single lane road and I don’t think it can absorb another 400 cars a day.”

Although the new DMV office planned to include a new “express” service counter to reduce waiting times, neighbors were not convinced.

“It’s annoying. My neighbors

were very angered, mostly because they were not notified about the DMV moving into their neighborhood. My neighbors could already see the traffic coming,” said senior Lindsay Magill.

In a note posted on the door, Rim Coffee House co-owner Linda Collier announced she had decided to close up shop, and cited the “boycotters” as the reason.

Officials acknowledged that owners of the Rim Coffee House were considering selling the shop eventually.

“It really disappoints me. [Collier] is a good woman. She had a good business, and now she has lost it, and her employees lost their jobs, ” said plaza owner Travis Lovejoy.

The note posted on the door also suggested that DMV boycotters hurt her business during rough economic times, and led her to close the doors.

A number of businesses in the area were already seeing a change for the worse, including C.E. Lovejoy’s Brookswood Market.

In an interview with Homa Quazillbash of KTVZ, Oregon DMV Administrator Tom McClellan said, “While we have other issues in other communities, we have never seen anything like this.”

In August, the DMV viewed six potential sites including the Brookswood Plaza. Two days later, the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) received a written lease offer from Fratzke Realtors representing the DMV. On Nov. 8, the River Rim Community Association, along with board member Robert Tyler, sued the DMV and the Department of Administrative Services, which acted as leasing agent in creating the 10-year lease with Brookswood Meadow, signed in August.

Tyler personally cited in the lawsuit “an increased feeling of anxiety” for the safety and security of his 10-year-old daughter when she walks or rides her bike to Elk Meadow Elementary School. He expressed concern for his daughter simply being out and about in the neighborhood.

The lawsuit, filed by Bend attorney Bruce White, asked a judge to set aside the lease and order a new search for leasable properties that follows state law.

During the interim, the Bend office will remain at the temporary site on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Highway Division complex in northern Bend.

Hours and services will remain the same.

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Habitat

continued from A1 Bend Habitat for Humanity has been building for 21 years as a part of over 3,000 branches of the organization worldwide.

The Bend branch has started a new program called the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI), which focuses on providing improvements to existing homes.

Projects will include building a house in northeast Bend as well as refurbishing houses in the area through NRI. The projects will take place March 21 to March 23

(Monday through Wednesday of spring break).

Starting soon, any students may apply using an interest form included in brochures about the initiative.

After filling out an interest form for “Storm the House,” students attend a series of meetings and complete an application.

A maximum of 50 will be accepted to the program the first year, but Hulbert hopes to expand it in the future and possibly include partnerships with other schools.

Depending on the needs for both projects, there may be a

group working at each site.

“I think it’s a really valuable thing,” said senior Maddie Dunkelberg. “I’m glad we have the opportunity to do so much good in our community.”

Dances

continued from A1 “Is it [grinding to fit in] really worth it?” said sophomore Harrison Johnson.

“I think there’s a lot of pressure,” said junior Anne Givans.

“If there’s pressure, then just don’t go. We have to encourage kids to say no,” said sophomore

Jack Menefee.

However, the grinding continues.

“It’s not dancing, it’s just having fun,” said junior TJ Peay.

This sentiment is echoed across the student body.

“Style or not, it’s still fun,” said Menefee.

“I think it’s gross and I feel like people should go back to how they danced in the 20’s. There’s no style [with the way people dance now], and I think there’s a lot of pressure,” said Givans.

Turnbull agrees. “The style of dance we have is popular because people don’t know how to

dance,” he said.

This lack of style has prompted change in Portland, where many community dances are free for people who come early to a dance instruction class.

“If we had a dance [where no one could grind], it would be all girls and drama kids,” said Menefee.

“I think it’s sad to know that few teachers even want to chaperone the dances anymore,” said publications adviser Karen Rosch.

“I know I am often uncomfortable taking photos for the yearbook and newspaper during our dances. We need to change this.”

Vehicle vandalism increases; students worry, question car safety Megan Engel, Gardenia Rodriguez Staff Writers

“On average, a person will be caught vandalizing or shoplifting one out of the 42 times they commit the act, unless everyone becomes involved,” said School Resource Officer Dan Maunder.

“Witnesses need to report everything so we can catch the person responsible and prevent other incidents from occurring.”

More than 35 students found their cars vandalized in the parking lot this semester. Students have found food thrown in their truck beds. Vandals have written profanities on car doors with sharpies. Other students reported broken headlights, slashed tires and one junior even found his car dented by a baseball bat. The majority of the incidents involved the keying of cars.

“Reporting all incidents could help catch the perpetrator sooner and prevent more cars from being vandalized,” said Maunder.

“Only three students reported the vandalism done to their cars.

I haven’t even been aware of the scope of the problem until now.”

Juniors Hannah and Sophie Cashman reported that their 2008 Toyota Highlander had been keyed in a circle around the sides, in the door creases and underneath the door handles.

“I saw Collin’s facebook post about his car getting batted so I went to look at our car, and sure enough, it was keyed all over,” said Cashman. “We don’t really

want to pay for the damage, so we just left it and we still have no idea who did it.”

Junior Collin Hickmann left his car in the school parking lot all day Saturday while he was traveling with the cross country team. When Hickmann returned to his car, he found a dent and paint chips on the driver’s side.

He called the police and filed a report. The officer said that it was not a hit and run and suggested the car had been hit with a baseball bat.

“I did not get my car fixed. I just want to get from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. I hope that the person that did it gets caught and I just do not understand why someone would do that,” said Hickmann.

Committing this type of crime can result in fines of at least $500, plus the cost of the repairs. It may include up to three years of probation, expulsion from school, detention in a juvenile facility or even jail time.

First time vandalism at Summit results in suspension. A second time results in expulsion and arrest. In most cases, the perpetrator goes through the juvenile system.

Michael Bailey had the entire left side of his 2006 Toyota Tundra keyed.

“I heard random cars were getting keyed, so I rushed to my car after school and found that it was keyed along with the car next to mine,” said Bailey. “I was so enraged.”

McDonald’s fast food trash was dumped into the back of junior

News Editor

The beginning of the 2010-11 school year presented many changes, and among them was the new AB rotator schedule. Students were frazzled and concerned. Many wondered how they would complete certain classes and course levels by graduation.

Those students who were worried all came to one simple solution: The Virtual Instruction Program or V.I.P. “When the schedule changed, I freaked out,” said senior Erik Fox. “I didn’t know if I was going to have enough credits to

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Junior Mitchell Bailey’s car is among the several vehicles that have been keyed or damaged while parked in the school lot. Kirsten Morrell photo Marina Brassfield’s truck along with pretzels and ranch dressing.

“It was gross. The pretzels and ranch got everywhere and I was so mad that I had to clean my car after school,” said Brassfield. “It’s frustrating because there is a garbage can for people’s trash right by the entrance. People are just lazy and need to clean up after themselves.”

Many students are concerned by these incidents.

“I’m worried about my new car,” said senior Madelyn Engel.

“I’ve been trying to get to school earlier to get a front parking spot so the people will hopefully not hurt my car.”

Senior Sterling Dillingham was mad when he heard that vandal-

ism was occurring. “Students pay $25 for a parking permit. You would think our cars would be safe, yet this is still happening.”

There are three outside cameras overlooking the parking lot; on the front right wall, on the concession stand, and on the back of the bleachers. Due to complications with the front parking lot camera, the video was unable to play back proof of the incidents. The camera has recently been replaced and is now up and working. School officials are now checking the cameras on a regular basis.

“Only three people have come to me about their cars. That is the real part of the problem. Students need to report everything, even if it is a minor incident. We can’t

solve the problem unless we know everything we need to know,” said Maunder.

Maunder suspected the vandalism involves someone who does not attend Summit. “I have a hunch who it is, but I’m not completely sure and I need proof,” said Maunder. “School officials are working hard to catch the people responsible for the vandalism.”

Maunder praised a senior who recently reported witnessing two freshmen boys vandalizing bathrooms. The report led to the arrest of the individuals.

“If more students would just step up and report what they see, our job would be much easier,” said Maunder.

Students enroll in online courses to complete transcript requirements Kirsten Morrell

OPINION EDITOR

graduate on time. So I turned to V.I.P.” Since the start of the year, enrollment in online courses has increased wildly.

“I would say I probably wrote twice as many referrals [for V.I.P.] at the start of the year than I did last year,” said counselor Laney Rexius. “Most of this increase can be attributed to the new schedule.”

In recent years, Health One and Two were the most common courses to take online. English and Math courses have increased in popularity as well.

“I decided to do my math online this year because it worked better with my schedule,” said junior Sarah Edwards, who

is enrolled in online Algebra 2. “I could do it on my own time, which helped me include Student Council, National Honor Society, cross-county, basketball and track into my schedule.”

Senior Emily Eberhard enrolled in online English for similar reasons.

“I decided to take English online so I could understand it better and manage it in my own time,” said Eberhard. “I also took P.E. online because I couldn’t fit it into my schedule. I took my P.E. class through the school district but I’m taking my English class through BYU.” Juniors and seniors most commonly en-

roll in online courses and, in total, eighty four percent of students pass the classes they take.

In the 2009-10 school year, more than 500 students completed the required orientation course and 464 students in the school district were enrolled in an online class.

Most students that enrolled in an online course this year agree that taking their course saved them in one way or another, whether it be a senior in freshman P.E. or a frazzled student trying to earn enough credits by the time they receive their diploma in June.

Friday, December 17, 2010 The Eye of the Storm, the official student newspaper of Summit High School, exists to provide accurate coverage of events and issues that are of interest or concern to students.

Additionally, Eye of the Storm provides students with a forum for expression and the opportunity to develop communication skills and a sense of journalistic responsibility.

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A4 EYE OF THE STORM •Friday, December 17, 2010

OPINION

OUR VOICE

IT’S OUR HOUSE

Freshman year improves We have reached the time in the school year when the administration is proactively righting its wrongs.

As a handful of freshman students began seeing a decline in their grades, the administration proposed an intensive mentoring program.

The program pairs up a freshman with an accomplished junior or senior who will set an example for studying techniques.

We are impressed with the effort being put into increasing the grades of freshmen.

In the past, freshmen have become overwhelmed with the new workloads endowed upon them. With this new system, we hope that no students will fall through the cracks.

The tutoring is only a fraction of the overhaul to the freshman year curriculum.

The new honors program for ninth grade English places all freshmen students in the same class and provides opportunities for advanced students to progress with an honors agenda. Students unable to deal with the rigorous learning environment can opt to take a standard work load.

In the past, freshman students would not grasp the difficulty of these courses until they could no longer opt out, forcing them to take a class they are not ready for.

The goal with this new program and with tutors readily available is that the GPA in the freshman class will be higher than it has been in the past.

Hopefully, with enough intensive work and effort placed on the improvement of the freshman class, the graduating class of 2014 will be chock full of outstanding scholars. As of right now, the program is working. We have high hopes for the future.

Happy Holidays The staff at the Eye of the Storm would like to wish a happy holiday season to each and every one of its readers.

As we venture further into this winter’s festivities, we would ask that all our readers continue to execute a loving, caring persona to those less fortunate than them.

Take a look at the Christmas tree in the cafeteria and consider helping out one of your fellow peers in need of your assistance.

The reason we hear it every year is because it is true: the gratification from giving is much more poignant than the rewards from receiving.

Above all, we wish that every student has a safe winter break. To those teen drivers, drive slowly on the ice and do not drive if the roads are too dangerous for your car to handle.

As we editors bundle up by our fires and ring in the holidays with joy, we hope that you do the same. Peace and blessings.

Students losing motivation

It is never particularly surprising when students lose some of the power with which they began the school year a couple months into the academic year. However, it is always a let down to these students’ peers.

In large groups of peoples, trends are easily established. A group of ants, with one certain leader, is aware of their purpose even before they leave the ant tunnel.

With this in mind, students lacking the motivation to move forward with their school year are negatively impacting their peers.

Even a simple grunt when an essay is passed out in your English class can cause a group of your fellow students to adopt the same attitude.

Why make mountains out of molehills? While someone may be feeling a little disenchanted with the school year, this does not give any student the right to impose such a belief on their fellow students.

We must work as a unit if we are to move through to the end of the school with the same force we began it with.

If you find yourself stressed with the amount of schoolwork you are receiving, take a deep breath before you do your homework. Consider the negative ramifications of skipping one assignment; think about how slippery of a slope each student rides on when it comes to their schoolwork.

Keep working at a steady pace and consider not only your success but the success of your peers, as well.

Dances: Students must show ASB card and pass a breathlizer test at the door to be admitted into SHS Dances. Dance that simulates sex or is graphically sexual in nature will not be allowed.

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Inappropriate moves dominate dance floor

RANDY BROOKS Opinion Editor

I am not one to quote Charles Darwin, but everything is bound to evolve.

With current dancing trends in our school becoming more repulsive each dance, I conveniently pray to the same god you do that things do not evolve any more than they have.

Just as movies have become more risqué with the passing of time (Ginger Rogers would never be caught dead kissing Zach Galifianakis, much less birthing his illegitimate child), our dances change.

We have evolved from the twist, the shimmy and the jerk to what can now simply be referred to as “grinding.”

In essence, grinding consists of awkward hip gyrations from the

ual deviants.

And it seems unfitting to me that with all that Summit has achieved, from outstanding SAT scores to an athletics program that other schools dare not challenge, we condone this embarrassing form of dancing.

We dare not tarnish our name; we dare not allow these inappropriate moves to continue.

Whether or not our generation has become more exposed to sexual involvement through media should not influence the way we comport ourselves in public.

What happens in the schools does not often stay in the schools; this is the same idea that inspired Cicely von Ziegesar’s popular “Gossip Girl” series.

Supporters of this dance often argue that students will release all their sexual energy on the dance floor, which will, in turn, reduce the chances that they will have sex outside of the school.

This idea is so ridiculous it sounds like it is straight out of a “Satire for Dummies” handbook.

One, are we really providing students a platform to have sex in the schools? The only logical way the students would be put off from having sex outside the dance is if they were having sex

at the dance - in essence, in the schools. Are we going to start clearing out classrooms to provide students a romantic setting in which to make love to their significant other because it is “safer” there?

Two, there are certain physical and psychological effects present when a person has sex. In order to achieve these things, a student must, well, have sex. Most male students do not find themselves ejaculating during the school dances (thankfully).

I hate to be a pessimist, but if students are not feeling the emotions they desire from sex while they grind, they could just leave the school and proceed to have sex at some one’s house. Sorry, naïveté is not quite my forte.

We cannot give these dances the opportunity to evolve any further than they already have.

I am scared for my children’s future in public schools if they are going to be exposed to anything worse than what I have been exposed to.

I am also scared for the lives of the children conceived on our dance floors.

Darwin said the fittest survive; I’m fairly certain the Charleston is a better workout than grinding.

Tired teens wandering high school halls

Choir contributes to band

All departments - math, English, science, music etc. - have individual members that should help each other out when the need comes up.

Especially during the holiday season, a feeling of generosity exists among many people which leads to the assistance to those less fortunate.

The Summit Wind Ensemble, offered a performance on the Carnegie Hall stage, is facing such a need.

The choir program, seeing this financial struggle, organized a variety show to help fundraise.

Not every single student in the ensemble is financially secure, and organizations have asserted that every student should have the opportunity to perform in such a memorable event. We wholeheartedly hope that the group can fundraise all funds exclusively.

It is very impressive that students can organize such an event. It is also admirable to see so much selfless effort put into the prosperity of one department’s peers.

male party and provocative convulsions from a female permanently stuck in a 90 degree angle.

For the simple reason that grinding cannot be performed alone (unlike most dances from the vintage decades) and because of its vulgar nature, this type of dancing should be banned.

To an 80 year old woman who found herself marginally offended by Vestron Picture’s “Dirty Dancing,” grinding is sex with barely enough clothing for the dancers to be exempt from indecent exposure laws.

High school administrations across the country have taken to heavily supervising the way students dance; some administrations have taken to cancelling school dances in the event that students do not cooperate with their restrictions.

With all the commotion that ensues from one adult verbally denouncing the immaturity of this generation’s teenagers, you would think students would oppose the image this dance promotes.

The sweat-infused, awkward and violent movements prevalent in our school dances do little more than make our girls look like prostitutes and our boys sex-

LINDSEY BRODECK There is an epidemic affecting high school students across the country. Sleep deprivation.

Most high schools start between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m.

According to the American Sleep Disorders Association, teenagers should be sleeping at least nine and a half hours each night.

This is highly unrealistic and everyone knows it.

In a poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, 60 percent of teenagers complained of being tired during the day and 15 percent said they fell asleep at

school during the school year.

A recent survey of 100 members of our student body found that 67 percent sleep for seven or less hours on average each night.

In addition, 96 percent said they are tired at school and 90 percent said school should begin later.

Attaining at least nine and a half hours of sleep each night is almost impossible with high schools starting ridiculously early and considering the average teenager’s schedule.

Most teenagers find themselves unable to fall asleep before 11 p.m.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, this is natural for teens, due to the body’s circadian rhythm shifting.

Basically, during the teen years, the brain does not receive the necessary signals to fall asleep until 11:00 or 11:15 p.m. The brain chemical, melatonin, responsible for sleepiness, is released from this time until approximately 8:00 a.m., nine

hours later.

According to a University of Minnesota study, 20 percent of students sleep during their first two hours of school. Teenagers are still in sleep mode at this time. Not getting enough sleep each night results in a “sleep debt.”

Data collected from a Minneapolis-area school district that changed their start time from 7:20 to 8:30 showed a significant reduction in school dropout rates, less depression and students earning higher grades.

At first, parents were concerned about how busing and athletics would be affected with the later start time.

However, at the end of the first year of implementation, 92 percent indicated they preferred the later start time.

Another study, conducted by Robert Vorona, a sleep doctor at Eastern Virginia Medical School with the help of the Virginia DMV showed a definite asso-

ciation between early high school start times and car crashes.

Vorona collected data regarding the number of teen drivers in two counties, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, whose high schools start at 7:20 and 8:40, respectively.

Given the sleep deprivation experienced by some high school students, the data was not surprising. There was a 40 percent higher crash rate in the county with the earlier start time.

This endless cycle of teenage sleep deprivation needs to end. The research has already persuaded individual schools or districts in 19 states to push back their start times.

More than 100 school districts in 17 more states are considering making this change.

School officials in the Bend LaPine school district should consider doing the same.

Our academic success, health, safety and quality of life are at stake.

OPINIONS

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Play helps actress embrace depth of character On the first day, our director spoke as though we carried the weight of the world on our shoulders. Mere children could deliver “a message of peace and love and compassion” as did Romaine Patterson at Matthew’s funeral. I quietly, guiltily doubted it.

MADDIE DUNKELBERG I wanted to cry.

One by one, it seemed, each thespian in this stupid play spontaneously combusted into a sobbing emotional wreck…except me, the humanoid robot completely devoid of life and feeling.

Auditioning for “The Laramie Project” was a last minute decision—the Dunkelberg family flies exclusively by the seats of their pants. I knew little more than that it was based on the murder of a gay man in Laramie, Wyoming; I simply wanted to add another play to my short, unimpressive resume. My audition was not activism. I didn’t think I had a single opinion in me that was strong enough to stand up to anything. Miraculously, though, my hastily-memorized audition monologue garnered a callback.

As the director peppered me with questions, I kicked myself for acting on yesterday’s whim.

“Why did you choose this monologue?”

“What moved you to audition for this play?”

My answers felt empty and forced. Neither self-reflection nor emotional expression was my strong suit. I attempted to fabricate some profundity on the spot. Fabricated it felt.

“What connection do you have with this character?”

After floundering for a bit I took a shot in the dark.

“Well…Zubaida is Muslim, and she’s frustrated that people see her only for her scarf, that people are so ignorant about her religion… um… I’m Catholic, and I know I would be afraid to wear my religion on my sleeve….”

Feeling outrageously ignorant, I stopped. Internally, though, my Catholic guilt flared up. I wanted to confess my anger whenever the priest at church told me homosexuality was inherently wrong. I wanted to confess how confused, how conflicted my religion made me and yet how my faith remained an integral part of my life, intrinsic to my character. I wanted desperately to alert the director of my

gut feeling that “Laramie” was important.

But I said none of that.

This visceral reaction was so unprecedented that I failed to find the words to express it. A thick iron plate lay between my emotions and my actions. Still, I found myself screaming when I got the call: I was in.

On the first day our director spoke as though we carried the weight of the world on our shoulders. Mere children could deliver “a message of peace and love and compassion” as did Romaine Patterson at Matthew’s funeral. I quietly, guiltily, doubted it.

We dove deep within the week. Our director probed us with heart-wrenching questions and my cast-mates unearthed weighty, longburied stories.

Their emotions flowed uninhibited from their tear ducts, which, unlike mine, apparently functioned.

What did Sheltered Maddie have to cry about? None of my “issues” seemed legitimate, not compared with the trials the others faced.

One day, something snapped.

When a new cast member joined us late in the game, we sat in a circle as each of us introduced ourselves and stated our reason for committing to “Laramie.”

Everyone who spoke before me had lived about three times the life I had and I prepared to deliver another bland, shallow answer.

“My name’s Maddie. I’m doing ‘Laramie’ because, even though I’m Catholic, I feel that everyone, regardless of sexual preference, should be loved…it just doesn’t seem fair…I have a gay family member and—” And then I lost it.

I began sobbing and failed to finish my sentence through my tears.

Ridiculous. I felt completely ridiculous.

Once again, my words lacked both eloquence and intelligence, yet as short and blubbering as my statement was, it felt more real than any of my past attempts at genuineness.

That moment was not the instant when I connected with my characters or the instant when the play fell squarely into place. Nor did I gain another lifetime of tribulations or discard my emotional chain mail for life.

But I did realize that I cared about this play and all the issues represented in it—human rights, tolerance and compassion—and that, though I’d never faced real hardship, my beliefs held just as much weight as anybody’s.

I convinced myself that my character had depth, substance. I was a human being.

I could cry.

New schedule detrimental to students balancing extra-curriculars CARLY FRISTOE GUEST WRITER

Junior Megan Fristoe’s life changed drastically with the new eight period rotator schedule. Fristoe, a three-sport athlete, now takes seven classes, including two Advanced Placement (AP) classes all year long.

Junior Kira Kelly, another avid athlete, maintains a four point grade average and yet manages to participate in three sports and Honor Society.

“The new schedule helps because it allows more time for homework,” said Kelly. “I really like Storm Time, but I wish it were longer.

I like having time to do my homework and receiving extra help is a plus.”

As a brand new freshman, I am struggling with the additional hours of homework, not to mention handling two sports and orchestra rehearsals, as a result of the schedule.

Every night, I face more than an hour of homework after finishing cross country practice at 4:30.

The new schedule was developed to help struggling students meet with success. The new eight period rotator addressed scheduling problems, as well.

The schedule also includes Storm Time, a 36 minute block, to be used as a tutorial time.

During this time students can receive individual help.

Unfortunately only five Storm Time passes are given out each day by the majority of teachers.

“Storm Time would be better for students if more passes were given out,” said freshman Kaitlyn Hickmann. “More students would receive additional help.”

The new schedule creates another disadvantage. Students may not double up in core classes. Students who start out in lower math

levels cannot enroll in higher math classes by the end of their four years.

Previously, students were able to move through an entire sequence of math and foreign language classes, reaching the final levels their senior year.

Currently, if a student begins his freshman year in Spanish 1, he can only reach Spanish 4 by the time his senior year rolls around.

If a student begins his freshman year in Algebra 1, he can only reach to the level of trigonometry, unable to enroll in calculus.

Freshman Molly Burke plays the flute in Summit Winds and is busy with Sparrow Club, Boosters and Roots and Shoots.

Burke maintains a four point grade average. She finds the two day schedule can be confusing. She is confident Storm Time will help once she receives more homework.

“I would double up on classes to receive more credits,” said Burke.

Students learn at different paces. Some students learn more quickly while excelling in honors and advanced classes their freshman or sophomore year in high school.

On the other hand, some students take a bit more time learning the work.

For these students, the schedule prevents them from doubling up on classes, receiving the chance to excel, in addition to enrolling in higher classes.

Students like Burke prefer the new schedule because they can enjoy different activities while working hard at their studies.

The new schedule should be more flexible.

It needs to give students the opportunity to double up on classes.

This would allow pupils to take full advantage of the school year.

The schedule could also allow Storm Time to be 45 minutes instead of 36 for additional homework time.

Fossil fuel dependency catalyst to global warming scare Erin Burk GUEST WRITER

Within the scientific community, there is no doubt the Earth is warming.

A recent UN report written by a panel of senior scientists from around the world names climate change “unequivocal”. The 11 warmest years recorded occurred in the past 12 years.

Mankind is not completely at fault.

The first major climate change, about 34 million years ago, set the stage for Earth’s relatively steady climate. Then, about 21,000 years ago, the Ice Age occurred, throwing major sheets of ice all over North America, Europe and Asia.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fast foods too convenient Fast food is a problem for today’s society.

Freshman Emma Malmquist agrees that in Bend, Oregon it is easy to find a fast food hamburger five minutes away from School.

The truth is behind the nutrition facts.

As stated by the McDonald’s USA Nutrition Facts for popular menu items, the McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder with extra cheese is 740 calories. More than 380 of those calories are from fat. The meat used in fast food is cheap; it comes high in fat and Cholesterol.

This promotes high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes.

The fast food portions served are over-sized.

Consumers end up feeling less full because of the lack of fiber in such meals.

Janice M. Polansky of Personal Health Dynamics suggests that fast food lacks in nutrients. The food gives people less energy.

A study by Kylie Kavanagh of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center of North Carolina was operated with 51 Vervet monkeys. The monkeys were divided into groups and fed a specific diet.

The group fed 27 percent trans fat gained 7.2 percent of their body weight. The group fed only 8 percent trans fat gained only 1.8 percent of their body weight.

This represents how the human body re-

Ever since the Ice Age, or LGM (Last Glacial Maximum), the climate has been steadily heating.

The history of climate change shows rising temperatures are not recent or rare; it logically leads us to anticipate another global cooling sometime in the future.

If the human population continues to abuse our planet’s natural resources, we’ll of power and out of hope for our planet’s recovery.

The UN report makes clear that historically, the average amount of CO2 in our atmosphere has been 280 ppm (Parts Per Million). Over the past 800,000 years, that number has risen to 390 ppm.

We do not need to take full responsibility sponds to trans fat. Fast food contains high quantities of trans fat and promotes weight gain.

Leading Hear Surgeon, Dr. Mehmet Oz affirms that eating fast food affects the brain and aortas.

Too much sugar and fat causes blood vessels to thicken causing stroke and loss in brain tissue that can paralyze or kill.

More than 12,000 McDonald’s restaurants inhabit America today which is half out of all the McDonald’s in the world. We have the most McDonald’s in the world.

Solutions to this problem are complicated.

Turning a nation around would most likely involve giving Americans an image of their possible future.

Education is the key. The truth about our nation should be put out in the open without shame. This could “frighten” people into awareness of what they’re eating.

Almost everyone you talk to wont admit that they eat at a fast food restaurant four times a week. This is most likely because they are ashamed of it. This means that there is another method to take.

This other method is to tell these people not to give up. They do want to change.

They have just convinced themselves they’re too far gone. Food is surrounding us all the time. Make the choice of setting yourself up to fail or lead a healthy life.

Maddy Barrett

for the rise in carbon dioxide levels, but since the industrial revolution, this number has reached its peak.

Still, hope is still not lost. We have time and power to try and save the future.

Already, I am seeing more people switching to renewable energy.

I have seen multiple windfarms in the past couple years all through the northwestern states and also in the mid-west.

There are new businesses around in finding geothermal energy, and finding ways to make it useful in our culture. Plus, solar energy is everywhere.

Although we are getting a good start, the economic strain is causing hesitation in new

Eating disorders strike teenagers Anne started with a diet, but she almost died.

At age 16, Anne weighed 110 pounds. But, a boy told her she wasn’t asked to a school dance because she was fat. He was teasing her but she took it way too seriously. And she started counting calories.

Anne began skipping lunch daily while still participating in swimming, a deadly combination. She lacked the calories necessary to perform the required exercises.

By summer her daily intake had plummeted to some 300 calories a day. Anne weighed 93 pounds. Her knees, elbows and fingers often swelled uncomfortably.

She complained that her fingernails broke easily and her hair had split ends.

While her friends and parents deplored her emaciated frame, Anne deplored “the ripples of fat” on her legs and her stomach.

She adamantly refused to see a doctor until she fainted while boarding the school bus. In the fall, she cut her forehead; her parents took her to the emergency room.

Shocked at her emaciation, the physician diagnosed Anne with anorexia nervosa and immediately admitted her to the hospital.

This is a huge problem that we need to help males and females with.

I do not think that people understand that sometimes this illness kills people.

ideas of renewable energy.

It should be the opposite.

If more companies made more renewable energy projects, it would create more jobs, therefore helping our country pull out of the economic ditch we’re in.

Too many people in our country specifically, not to mention all over the world, are jobless.

More jobs are necessary, as necessary as new energy.

One simple task would solve both of these problems.

We cannot continue to be so dependent on fossil fuels if we plan on fixing this crisis. We cannot pass up this opportunity.

The people with bulimia need to be told that there are people in this world who are there for them.

I think that it is important that we do help these people. It is not good for them, and its is horrible for there bodies.

Bulimia is an illness. Bulimia was only diagnosed as a eating disorder in the 1980s. People with bulimia can look perfectly normal. Most of them are normal weight for their body type, and some may be overweight.

Women with bulimia tend to be high achievers. It is often difficult to determine whether a person is suffering with Bulimia. This occurs because binging and purging is often done in secret.

According to a 1992 American College of Sports Medicine study, eating disorders affected 62 percent of females in sports like figure skating, and gymnastics.

Some coaches and judges pressure athletes to be thin by criticizing them and making negative comments about their weight.

But I also believe that people can help you if you have this illness.

Go through a step by step program. This will help you if you do set some goals for yourself. If you tell someone about this they will help you, they will be there for you.

You cannot just sit around and not tell anyone. This is very serious, so tell someone.

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SPORTS

As sports leave marks in fall...

Girls Soccer Looks Back...

“After four years of being on the team, it’s amazing to be here and get the gold,” Hess said. “We’ve always been so close.

To leave a legacy is awesome.”

The match was held at Hillsboro Stadium, the site of the 5A soccer finals each year. Since both teams were from Bend, an icy, three-hour drive to Hillsboro for the game spurred some controversy. The drive was dangerous, and it cost Bend-La Pine Schools — and local taxpayers — several thousand dollars to have the match staged 185 miles away.

Athletic Director Dan Munson and Mountain View’s director Dave Hood both petitioned for it to be held at on the turf field at Summit, without success.

But the game went on.

Freshman goalkeeper Rachel Estopare posted the Storm’s 10th shutout of the season to preserve the win with the help of her sister, junior all-league player of the year Hayley Estopare.

“We told the girls at the beginning of the game, ‘If we’re going to lose this game, we want them to beat us,’ and we think they did,” Mtn. View coach Grant Mattox said. “They were the better team today and deserving of the state championship.”

The Storm was ranked first in state by OSAA throughout the season, another feat never before achieved by the team.

“I feel like the months we’ve been training and everything we put into the team has finally paid off,” said junior all-league second team player Rianna Aylward. “It’s great to know we made history.”

“It’s great,” Parr said. “We can look back and say we won that first title and started the run forever as the team to come win one. We’re the first. Sweet.”

-Defined by Tashia Davis

Water polo Looks Back...

The Storm water polo team was happy at the end of the season because of the improvement they showed and the fun they had.

“We all had a great time playing,” said sophomore and varsity player Brent Soles. “The best part was beating up the other teams.”

There were three teams playing water polo- girl’s varsity, boy’s junior varsity, and boy’s varsity. The girl’s team had 11 players by the end of the season. On the boy’s teams, there were 22 players, some who played on both teams.

The varsity boys team placed second in their league this season. In order to make it to playoffs, the varsity boys had to defeat Madras.

“They’re the meanest team we’ve played,” Soles says.

Fortunately, they won with a score of 5-7, sending 18 varsity players to state. At state qualifiers, the team’s final game ended in a loss against Ashland, last year’s state champions.

“I just really love playing the sport,” said sophomore Connor Brenda. “I like rocking the Speedo.”

“It’s such a hardcore sport,” said Soles. “It’s challenging, but worth it.”

The girl’s team was compromised of eight freshman, two sophomores, and one junior. Many players had never before picked up a water polo ball before this fall. The team showed a lot of improvement by the end of the season, and look forward to next year.

“Water polo is a fun sport- we get to meet new people, go to tournaments and just swim,” said girls varsity player, freshman Kayanna Heffner.

Junior Kayla Van Cleve, the varsity goalie, won a most valuable player award for all girl’s teams. She was voted on by other team’s coaches.

All of the teams had many new freshman, and no seniors, so none of the players will be graduating. They hope to get even more new team members in the coming season.

-Defined by Laura Robson

Girls XC Looks Back...

The girls cross country team boarded the bus with nothing but smiles and trophies after their District competition in Ashland. The girls teams took first place by a landslide.

Confidence was high and training was easy heading into the state meet at Lane Community College, in Eugene, Oregon on Nov. 6th.

Senior Makenna Tague, juniors Megan Fristoe, Ashley Maton, Sara Fristoe, Kira Kelly, sophomores Brit Oliphant and Tess Nelson made up the state championship team. The Storm took the title for the third year in a row crushing the rest of the competition with a score of 35 points, being led by junior Megan Fristoe. Megan took first in the 5A race with a time of 18:37. Not far behind was Maton, 10th place, with a time of 19:45. Sara 13th, in 19:49, Kelly 14th, in 19:51, Tague 16th, in 20:03, Oliphant 19th, in 20:11 and Nelson 40th place, in 21:10.

The second place team, Mtn. View, lost by a margin of 64 points. Taking first meant an automatic team spot in the regional meet for the Storm.

After state they headed to Boise, Idaho for the Nike NW regionals meet. The goal was to finish among the top five teams and qualify for the National meet. Although the girls ran well and competed hard the Storm impressively, but unfortunately, took 8th, meaning they were not eligible for nationals.

“We had a terrific season this year. One of the best I have ever been involved with. Our team was great and had tons of talent. We had a good run at Nationals but next year everyone knows the Storm girls are running on back to achieve our goal of competing in Nationals,” said Maton.

-Defined by Brit Oliphant

Boys Soccer Looks Back...

A devastating, early defeat crushed the boy’s state soccer title hopes.

It was a beautiful fall day, perfect for the boys soccer team to begin their quest at a state title.

The Storm started off well, creating chance after chance and controlling most of the play. Hard work paid off in the 32nd minute, when junior Alfonso Braun slotted a ball to senior Jesse Sanderson, who converted the chance to give Summit the lead.

In the 58th minute, Lebanon’s lone forward Yovani Alvaraz made a move around two defenders and scored from just outside the goalie box. Summit replied with 20 minutes to go when Sanderson fed a ball to senior Nick Devine who put Summit back on top.

Just five minutes later, Alvarez placed a free kick in the top corner, pulling the teams level once again. With less than eight minutes to go, the Storm gave up a penalty kick which Alvarez emphatically finished, giving Lebanon the 3-2 victory.

“Summit has moved on to the third round of the playoffs just once in history,” said sophomore Greg Benedict. “This loss was demoralizing for all of us but we will just have to prove we deserve to be in the third round next year. I have very high hopes for next season.”

The Storm finished with a final record 4-8-2 and scoring a total of 17 goals. The boys came in third in the IMC notably beating Bend High 2-0, Redmond High 1-0 and Cleveland High 1-0.

“It was a tough season for us all,” said senior and captain Erik Jorgensen. “I was disappointed with the finish but the season was a lot of fun and we all have to move on. I want to wish the best of luck to next year’s team.”

-Defined by Jacob Fritz

Football Looks Back...

Staying positive was a key point for the Storm football team.

They finished 0-9, but Willy Ross was impressed with Coach Jerry Hackenbruck. It was Hackenbruck’s first year back as head coach since 2004.

“I was really proud of him,” said Ross. “It was a tough season and he never gave up on us.” The Storm came into the season optimistic, hoping to win their share of games.

However, injuries plagued the team, ending many players’ seasons early on.

“This was by far the worst year I have experienced as a head or assistant football coach in the area of serious season-ending injuries,” said Hackenbruck. Discipline-related incidents together with injuries forced the Storm to play less-experienced, but very eager younger players, who worked diligently to fill their predecessors’ shoes.

Coaches also saw great improvement in players who conditioned appropriately and refused to quit.

“I was proud of all those who played hard every down and never gave up or just went through the motions,” said Hackenbruck. “I think several players showed great character.”

The last few games of season were difficult for the Storm after losing quarterback Sam Stelk to injury.

“We had to scramble and teach the position to Max Lindsey and change the offense to adapt it to his abilities,” said Hackenbruck. “But we did show some improvement and a positive reaction to adversity as we learned the new plays and executed them well at times.” The Storm had a chance to reach the play-offs with an added game against North Eugene, but they could not pull the win out, losing 41-9. Hackenbruck and the coaching staff are hopeful for next season and are looking to greatly improve their results.

Though the Storm faced many hardships throughout the season, Ross said there were plenty of great moments.

“Singing in the locker room was definitely a highlight,” said Ross. “They were really a great bunch of guys.”

The last three games of the season were against Mtn. View, Crook County and North Eugene. Mtn. View defeated the Storm 50-7, while Crook County won 51-8.

-Defined by River Sterne

Boys XC Looks Back...

Assistant cross country coach Luke Smith always knew he could count on the Storm boys cross country team for a win.

“Be on the lookout for success later this year,” said Smith, in a pre-season interview.

Smith’s prediction of achievement would prove true this November, as the boys varsity cross country team brought home a first place trophy from districts, and a pair of top-five overall finishes at both state and regionals.

On Halloween weekend, the team traveled to Ashland, Oregon, for the Central and Southern Oregon Hybrid district meet. Storm boys took three of the top five spots on the course in Lithia Park. Travis Neuman easily handled the competition, winning the race by a nearly four second margin. Sammy Naffziger took third and Luke Hinz filled out the top five.

Summit would leave Ashland with both Neuman’s individual first place trophy, as well as a team first place award, beating Ashland with a combined time of two seconds less than the second place finishers.

The next weekend the team traveled to Lane Community College in Eugene, to participate in the OSAA championship meet. The team ran an exciting race, highlighted by Neuman’s extraordinary push from 20th place to second in the last mile of the race.

However, Neuman was unable to pass Franklin’s Ian Burgess, and ended with a second place finish. The Storm team finished fifth overall.

The boys ran their final race of the year in Boise, Idaho, at the Nike NW regional meet. They competed against teams from Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Once again Travis Neuman took second place in his event, and was followed by 37th place teammate Eric Alldritt and 45th place Luke Hinz. The team had an overall combined time of 1:26:44, two seconds behind the first place team, and good for an overall fourth place finish.

-Defined by Mitchell Bailey

Volleyball Looks Back...

The Storm’s season ended with a 20-7-1 record, an IMC championship title and a fifth place finish at the Class 5A state tournament. They lost only one league match.

Junior outside hitter Gabby Crowell was named the Intermountain Hybrid’s 2010 volleyball player of the year.

“Our team started to peak at the right time, but we got to state and I don’t think we were as prepared as we thought,” said Crowell. “Hopefully everybody got a feel for state this year and will be ready for next year.”

Although the Storm was first in the class 5A Oregon School Activities Association’s power rankings, they were unable to take it all the way at the state championship tournament at Liberty High School. The team lost to West Albany and Liberty, while Mtn View ended in fourth and Sherwood took first.

The Storm placed second in two of the last four years at state.

They beat Crook County in October in a rematch of the 5A state title game of 2009, in which Summit lost. Crook County won the class 4A state tournament this season.

“We had our moments of greatness and moments of defeat like any other team,” said senior all-Intermountain Hybrid first team member Callie Prestwood. “We expected a lot out of this season and from each other. It’s disappointing that we didn’t get what we were striving for, but I am proud of the way that we battled back in multiple matches.”

Oregon 2008 5A Coach of the Year Jill Waskom “is an amazing coach and really knows how to challenge each player to help us play to the best of our ability,” said senior Jacqueline Reber.

-Defined by Tashia Davis

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EYE OF THE STORM • Friday, December 17, 2010

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-Defined by Brit Oliphant

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In the gym, shouts can be heard from the boys basketball team pushing themselves to the brink of exhaustion. This year they are putting in even more blood and sweat in an attempt to do the unimaginable; take home a state title.

Tears were shed last year when the boys basketball team was knocked out of the state playoffs, ending with an impressive, but disappointing 6th place finish.

All the young men are optimistic though.

“Last year was not a fluke,” said senior and returning varsity player Mitchell Wettig. “We can go even farther this year.

We all truly believe it.”

This year the Storm is returning with no starters from last years successive playoff run. “Losing Matt Meagher, Justin Huckins, Jessy Heinly, Cody Absalon and Brandon Norby was a huge loss for us,” said junior Bradley Laubacher. “This year Wettig, Blake Soto and Dylan Cramer will all be key players, just to name a few.”

“This year we can win the IMC and advance even farther in the playoffs,” said junior Tanner Hester. Last year the Storm finished the regular season with a record of 8-6.

“We are defensively solid, very quick team and we have fantastic shooters. I think we can even improve this year, I really do,” said Hester.

All the players agree that the Superfans are a great help if not a necessity to victory. “Superfans not only lift us up to play better but other teams can’t handle the pressure,” said Hester.

“All of us are very excited for this season, we can achieve great things if we reach our potential,” said Wettig. “The entire team needs to rise to the occasion, because we need everyone we have to top last year’s success.”

On Wednesday, Dec. 1, the Storm opened their season with a Jamboree at Redmond High. They played Sisters and Madras High School and won both of their games handily. On Friday Dec. 3rd, the Storm then traveled to Aloha High School for another tournament against Reynolds High and Putnam High, loosing both. On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the Storm traveled to Sisters and won by a slim three points in a very heated game.

“We had an alright start but I am absolutely positive that the season will become one of our best years,” said Laubacher.

This year the Storm is striving for success, attempting to soar to unbelievable heights and bring home a well deserved IMC and state title.

-Defined by Jacob Fritz

The Swim Team...

The Storm’s boys and girls swim teams are gearing up for another competitive season.

Last year, the boys won first at state and the girls won second, after having dominated at districts.

“Despite gruesome 5:30 a.m. practices, Summit swim team’s hard work pays off with constant success in competition,” said junior Jackie Nonweiler.

“We have a lot of fun at meets, but when it comes down to it, we are really there to win and prove that we are a force to be reckoned with,” added junior Brooke Walsh.

Goals this season for both teams include winning districts again and placing at state.

However, this may be difficult to achieve. “We lost some really valuable seniors last year,” said Nonweiler.

The head coach for both teams is Amy Halligan, and the assistant coach is Jeff Scheidler.

The team placed at their first meet in Salem, which included 6A teams.

The next meet will be held on Dec. 9 in Madras.

“The meets are pulsing with energy from our swimmers, and it shows in our competition,” said senior Christopher Nyaradi. “We all have a lot of fun racing.”

-Defined by Tashia Davis

Rianna Aylward Staff Writer

They’re loud. They’re proud. And they’re sometimes dressed in banana costumes. Dubbed “Superfans”, these crazily dressed Storm fans can be found mobbing the bleachers or storming the field at every sporting event.

Superfans are in many ways a breed of their own; unique to Summit and a force that embodies the best of our school. There is nothing quite like being a part of such an incredible group; the energy is so high it’s almost tangible.

For Superfan Captain Quinn Burket, this energy inspires a way of life.

“Superfanning is so much more than a tradition,” says Burket. “It’s a way of life. I wake up every morning, put on my checkered tights and my salmon colored wife beater, and do work.”

And do the work he does. Burket, along with co-captain Andy Archer, is responsible for the collection of crazy clothes, organization of meeting points, dramatic entries and taunting cheers.

Varsity athletes know that many times there is nothing better than having fans cheer them on.

Hearing the fans makes players want to tackle harder, run faster and in general just crush the other team completely.

Although a crowd of Superfans screaming embarrassing insults at the visiting team brings a laugh and some encouragement to those on the field, a collision course between fans and parents became inevitable the moment our fans took out their vuvuzelas.

Our Superfans have earned reputations of being fearless in the face of aggravated, opposing parents. Becoming irritated with the enthusiasm and general spontaneity of the Superfans, several parents have snapped at the fans, hoping to shut down their spirit and cheers.

Whatever these parents hoped to accomplish by yelling at 16- and 17-yearold teenagers is beyond the Superfans.

Unsurprisingly, these actions only brought on more rounds of even louder insults.

Cole Ortega, a three-year Superfan veteran, has had multiple parents mouth off to him. Some of these comments have been normal, scandalized parent responses, some of them not.

“They’re just mean,” says Ortega. “ I am just out here trying to have fun, and they’re overreacting about me showing a little school spirit.”

And indeed, many times the parents cross a line that takes them from a polite request to an embarrassing confrontation.

“Usually I just get comments like ‘Stop blowing your horn’ and ‘You’re really annoying,’” says Ortega.

However, every once in a while, a parent takes it too far.

“At half-time of the girls varsity soccer game against Mtn. View, one of their parents came up to us and started telling us off,” recounts Ortega. “The lady told us we were embarrassing our school and to grow a pair of gonads.”

While this kind of comment coming from an adult makes many laugh, it is also slightly inappropriate. Dealing with fans is part of the game; any athlete knows that. If anything, the kind of verbal abuse that some fans dish out should only encourage you to work harder and show them they’re wrong.

“The things I scream are not personal attacks on any of the other players,” says Ortega. “Once again, I am only trying to encourage Summit.”

Even so, one doesn’t have to yell to be considered a Superfan. Just being in the crowd shows enough school spirit.

“Dressing crazily and pumping up our players makes even standing in the freezing cold and rain worth it,” says Taylor Withers.

Seeing fans in the stands, despite the low temperatures and terrible weather, and knowing they’re forgoing their warm houses to watch the teams play, really drives those out on the field to work their hardest and please dedicated fans.

Superfanning is a nonexclusive sport in it’s own, one that is a growing tradition with a growing population of participants.

As the role of captain is passed down from seniors to juniors, so is the hope that with every year the student body will embrace the tradition of Superfanning.

For many students Superfanning has or will be a four-year experience.

“It’s something I have done since sophomore year,” says Burket. “It’s always been really fun, and I hope that future generations will continue to get rowdy.”

So take the Superfan pledge, and promise to ‘get rowdy’ in support of your fellow student athletes this winter season!

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We can be, we should be and we will be the best this year.

That’s the motto the girls basketball team is living by this season.

Last year the girl’s team played tough and finished with a 7-7 record making them 5th in the IMC. Losing four seniors this year, including Bre Wilson, Jesse Luersen, Chelsie Schoenborn and Becky Defoe was a huge loss for the girls.

“Loosing those four was really difficult for our team. We can move on, we are a strong team and are shooting for major success this year,” said junior Eddie Edwards.

“Tryouts were pretty competitive, everyone was fighting for a top spot,” said sophomore Katie Alhart.

“Not as many girls tried out this year but it was still extremely competitive. The only difference was that nobody got cut,” said sophomore Lexie Campbell.

The 2010 varsity team consists of seniors Kaleigh Phillips, Taylor Pierce, Amy Gieber and Katie Benedikt, juniors Eddie Edwards and Kristen Parr, sophomore Katie Alhart and freshman Raja Char.

“I was stoked to make varsity as a freshman. I can’t wait for the season and the rest of my high school career,” said Char.

The Storm girls are shooting for the top spot in the IMC and gunning for a spot in the state playoffs.

The girls started off the season with a jamboree in Redmond loosing to Madras and beating Sisters. On Dec. 3 the girls played Reynolds High and lost 43-50 loosing by a slim margin of seven points. The next day the Storm played Putnam and won handily 57-29 out scoring them by 28 points. Dec. 7 the girls played sisters and won, crushing them 49-20.

“We really started the season of well. I think this season has a bright future,” said Char.

“We are working hard to get this. It’s my last year so we really want to go out with a bang,” said Pierce.

The girls want to show the boys they are not the only ones that are competing for a state title. “This year is going to be a season to remember. We are ready to show the IMC what we are made of,” said Benedikt.

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The Alpine Team...

The Alpine Team’s motto is TEAM PRIDE. This stands for Together Everyone Achieves More and Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence.

“It’s not so much about what we accomplish but what we contribute as a team for the mutual benefit of all,” said coach Frank Coinet. “If we do well it reflects well on Summit High School.” Coinet’s main goal for the ski team is to provide students with an opportunity to be on a fun and competitive ski team. Coinet also wants to instill sportsmanship and give seniors great memories of skiing.

Last year the team excelled both academically and athletically, with a team GPA of 3.52 and a boy’s overall league title.

The boys were also 2nd overall at state, while the girls were 3rd.

“We did pretty well last year,” said racer Doug Lyons. “We won our first boy’s slalom state championships which was cool.” The program has state championship aspirations again for the upcoming season and they hope to enjoy it.

“I’ve seen a lot of other teams who are super serious and don’t really have fun,” said Lyons. “We just like to have fun with it.”

Both Lyons and Coinet named Lucie Pepper, Jordan Caine, Reed Conway, Abigail Meckem and Brian Evans as outstanding skiers. However, they said that all of the team members are excellent racers. The team’s first race is on Jan. 6.

-Defined by River Sterne

The Nordic Team...

Anxiously awaiting the start of their season, the Nordic team was excited to finally get out on the snow.

The athletes have been training by running cross country, or doing weekly dry-land conditioning with head coach Greg Strome.

Official practices began on Nov. 2 with scheduled training from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus four hours on Saturday mornings at Virginia Meisner Snow-Park or the Bachelor Nordic Center. There will also be dry-land conditioning and strength training on Wednesdays.

The team races in the Oregon High School Nordic Organization (OHSNO). Other teams in the league include Bend, Sisters, Redmond, Corvallis and Crescent Valley High Schools, as well as Bend Nordic Team and Teacup Lake Nordic Club from the Columbia River Gorge region. The OHSNO races are also open to any high school students from other Willamette Valley high schools that do not have teams to race with.

The team is open to any students regardless of skill level or competitiveness. While some of the Storm skiers compete at a national level, the emphasis is on fun and learning to ski.

“We’re here for the beginner,” said Strome at the team’s parent meeting on Oct. 16. “But we can help the professional too.”

Head coach Strome, as well as assistant coaches Ambrose Su, Brad St. Clair and Luke Smith are all experienced ski racers.

Another assistant coach, Rich Gross, was on the U.S. Olympic Ski Team for the 1988 winter games in Calgary, Canada.

The race schedule will include six league races, plus the OHSNO state meet. There is also the New Year’s Day relay at Mt. Bachelor, a fun-oriented race sponsored by MBSEF, as well as three Junior Olympic Qualifier races; one at Mt. Bachelor, one at Methow, Washington and the Kongsberger JOQ near Snoqualmie, Washington.

“As with any sport, the emphasis is on fun and skill proficiency. But the XC Skiers are here to compete as well. Storm Nordic is looking to add an eighth state title to their collection,” said Strome.

-Defined by Mitchell Bailey

The Wrestling Team...

Hitting the mats again in the 2010 season, a junior dominated wrestling squad looks to take down the competition.

Last year’s team had eight placers at the district meet, but none of the wrestlers qualified for state.

“Our team’s main line up consists of juniors,” said junior Bill Burri. “We have a smaller group than last year, but it’s a strong group.”

Four afternoon and one morning practice a week geared the team up for their first meet against Medford, a dual that ended in a tie.

Followed by their most recent showing at the Springfield Invitational, which ended with a third place finish.

“Hermiston and Pendleton both left our conference, and they were out toughest competition,” said Burri. “Now Crook County, Mtn. View and Bend our are biggest competition.”

The Storm wrestlers have a lot to look forward to with a demanding season of weekly tournaments and dual meets.

“We hope to be inner city champs this year,” said Burri.

“Hopefully we can send a few wrestlers to state.”

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Diana Chable’s Story, Part II

4H provides valuable lessons Liz Peoples

Staff, we do community service.

While some walk their dogs every day, junior Jessie Foster walks her pig every day.

Foster is a part of 4-H, an organization for students that prepares them for leadership roles in the future with hands on experience.

Q: What is the hardest part of being in 4-H?

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Note to reader: Senior Diana Chable discovered she was pregnant this past summer and has bravely decided to share her story. This is her second column. Chable will finish her final year at Summit and graduate with her class.

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ealth class never taught me two things. The first is that constant fatigue comes with pregnancy.

I can take a nap for three hours, wake up and still feel like I haven’t had any sleep.

The second is that morning sickness is supposed to go away in your second trimester. In my case, it went away for a couple weeks, but then came back. I struggle to make it to all of my classes. Believe me, this is not easy.

When I went in for one of my monthly check ups, I was able to hear the baby’s heart beat again, which always makes me feel better.

I then set up an appointment to find out the sex of the baby.

Finally the big day arrived. On Oct. 25, Pablo, the father of my baby, my mom and I set out for the appointment. When we arrived at Central Oregon Radiology, we filled out the usual mountain of paper work and patiently waited to be called in.

Pablo and I were both nervous when we were waiting for the ultra sound to begin.

Then a nurse came in and explained that she was going to take measurements of the baby and that we would soon learn the baby’s gender.

The baby was moving everywhere when we first started. We saw the baby’s little hands and feet squirming all over. The baby had its hand up and held its fingers in an “L” shape.

We agreed that it was the cutest thing we had ever seen.

It took about 20 minutes before we saw the distinctive body parts of the baby. The nurse zoomed in the image closer and said, “Congratulations, you are having a girl.”

Pablo took my hand and gave me a really big hug - I saw a tear roll down his cheek.

When he realized I was looking, he quickly wiped it away and said he had allergies. I can’t explain the feeling of joy and happiness I felt finally knowing the sex of my baby.

The nurse was still taking measurements, but the baby was hiding behind my belly button. I was sent to the bathroom to jump around and get the baby to change positions.

When the baby moved on the screen I could feel it at the same time in my stomach. It gave me goose bumps thinking that my baby was really moving inside me.

We saw the baby’s face and I thought she had Pablo’s nose, but he didn’t think so.

The nurse next looked at all the organs of the baby. She said the baby was healthy - which was the most important thing of all.

My mom had been sitting near by, listening and watching as everything unfolded. She got so excited she started crying. She called the baby her special grandchild. I am so happy that she is still behind me 100 percent.

We received several pictures of the baby, some for Pablo’s family and mine.

Pablo and I have decided to call our little princess Esmeralda Lopez. We have not decided on a middle name, but that will come to us at some point.

I’m finally starting to feel her move. In a couple more weeks or so Pablo will also be able to feel her moving.

My mom is starting to plan for a baby shower and she gets excited every time she thinks about it. We are planning to have the shower toward the end of February near my due date.

Things are getting harder with the holidays coming, but thinking about graduation and being able to walk with my class makes things better. It also helps having the amount of support I have from my teachers, family and Pablo.

Pablo encourages me to get my homework done and come to school. He takes a lot of stress away by supporting me. My mom is my other main support.

I thank the school for working with me and my teachers for helping me with assignments that I miss when I cannot come to school.

I look forward to the days to come and finally being able to hold my baby girl in my arms.

Q: How were you introduced to 4-H? A: Family friends of mine were a part of it, so when I was in fourth grade I decided to join.

Q: What animals do you raise?

A: I raise both pigs and horses, but I’ve been raising pigs longer.

Q: Which animal do you like to raise more, pigs or horses?

A: It’s hard to say. I love to raise pigs because of their personalities. They’re stubborn but incredibly smart. Horses are amazing animals, they’re very smart and loving.

Q: What is the process of raising [pigs and horses]?

A: Well you raise pigs to sell them, so you’re more careful with how you raise them.

You have them for six month, generally from March through August. You walk them once, sometimes twice, a day for 30 to 45 minutes so that they keep in shape. To keep them close you use something called a “pig-stick,” which is essentially just a stick that allows you to guide them. By the end of the six months you want them to have an hourglass shape with more muscle than fat, and they need to weigh between 225 and 275 pounds.

With horses, it’s more of your choice how you raise them, because in the end you aren’t selling them. They’re meant more for show.

But you still need to brush them, clean their hooves, keep a healthy diet and ride and train them.

Q: What do you other than raise the animals?

A: I’m a part of the Trap Club, which is shooting. We meet once or twice a month and practice for the fair. I’m also a part of Teen

A: It takes a lot of time and dedication, you can’t procrastinate with anything or say, ‘oh, I can just do it tomorrow’. It’s also hard when you sell your pigs. Because you spend so much time with them it’s hard to see them go. I cried my first year. But after time it gets a little easier.

Q: How has the economy effected 4-H? A: As [the economy] goes down, the price of your animal does too because people want to spend more on their everyday necessities.

And since we raise the animals with our own money it doesn’t always pay off, literally. The last price was about $2 per pound.

Q: What’s the most and least amount you’ve ever received for a pig?

A: The most was around $2,000 and the least was about $600.

Q: Do you plan on continuing with 4-H after you graduate?

A: I can’t raise and sell.

Only people fourth through twelfth grade can participate. But you can still do Jessie Foster, who raises pigs, is a member of 4-H, an organization volunteer work, which I for students that prepares them for leadership roles in the future with hands on experience. Photos courtesy of Foster family plan to do.

Q: Do you plan on incorporating your 4-H experience with your plans after graduation?

A: I’m going to raise animals independently and maybe ride in rodeos. I’m also considering the career of a Wildlife Biologist.

Norwegian exchange student experiences American teen life Tashia Davis Staff Writer

They call her Norway.

Two years ago while vacationing in Turkey with her family, Kristine Fjelde decided to leave her home in Bardufoss, Norway, to spend a year in America.

“I just said to my mom, ‘I’m going to do it,’” Fjelde said.

Now, after leaving her family, friends, and culture behind on July 18, “Norway” is living the life of an average American teenager.

Fjelde fulfilled the requirements for being an exchange student at the end of tenth grade. On the Norwegian grading scale of one to six, she achieved over a three average (the equivalent of a “C” in America) and passed the English-Norwegian interview.

Rather than choosing a specific area of the United States to reside in, she left the decision up to the host family to choose her. “As long as the family is good,” she said, “I will have a good year.”

Fjelde will stay in Bend until June and then travel in America with her parents.

“It’s weird and harsh to say this, but I don’t miss home. Coming to America is a new beginning for me,” Fjelde said.

She explained that starting over in a new country has given her the opportunity to meet entirely new people and to “act how [she] wants to act.”

Although she loves the “cheap prices and nice people,” Fjelde is finding it difficult to adjust to the American school system. Norway grades are standard and do not change often. Here it is easy to move up and down on the grade scale.

“We have very little homework in Norway.

I never had to sit at home doing homework every night until I came to America,” Fjelde said.

“Here, it is all the time.”

Besides the schoolwork, Fjelde likes America.

“America was very similar to what I had expected it to be because at home we have a lot of information about it now,” she said.

One main difference is that they do not have school sports teams—only club—and, according to Fjelde, there is more school spirit in America than in Norway.

“It’s weird that you don’t have to shower after PE,” said Fjelde.

Other dissimilarities she noted were that Americans tend to go out to eat more often and

Fjelde poses with fellow Norwegian exchange student at a Sons of Norway event. Fjelde participates in weekly Rotary meetings as well. Photos courtesy of Kristine Fjelde spend less time with their families. Norwegians eat dinner earlier, around 4 or 5 p.m., with the whole family every day.

“The food here is fat,” said Fjelde. “Americans eat a lot of fast food. But my host mom is a good cook.”

Her favorite American foods are pizza and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, but she dislikes beans and cheese sticks.

In coming to America, Fjelde has had to adjust to always speaking a different language.

“When I am tired, it is hard to speak English well, but for the most part it just comes naturally now,” she said. “It was easier to speak English constantly once I got to know people.”

Another major adjustment for Fjelde has been living with her host family.

“It’s tough to come to a new family and not know how to act,” she explained. “Soccer has taken up a lot of time, so I haven’t been able to get to know them much.”

She is looking forward to a more routine lifestyle when soccer season is over so she can focus on her host family, friends and school.

Fjelde played club soccer in Norway and joined the soccer team in August.

“It was smart to join in the beginning so I could make friends going into school,” said Fjelde.

She mentioned that more girls play soccer here than in Norway where the general attitude, according to Fjelde, is: “[people] would rather watch paintings dry on the wall than watch girls play soccer.”

Another extra-curricular activity she participates in is Sons of Norway, a lodge for people of Norwegian descent living in Bend. Her host mom is a member, and Fjelde remarked, “It is good for me to still have a Norwegian culture here.”

Overall, “Norway,” has had a positive experience living in America so far.

“Bend is a big city compared to my small hometown of 7,000 people, so there is more to do here,” said Fjelde.

When her time here is done in June, Fjelde will go home and finish her last year of high school. She is considering going into the military at home, which is a popular decision for Norwegian teenagers because the government pays for their education, or going overseas again to study because “it’s a valuable experience.”

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flash drive that ended up in the washing machine.

A computer that exploded. A relative who suddenly died. Even the proverbial “my dog ate my homework”.

Every student faces the uncomfortable moment when he needs to invent an excuse for the empty homework folder in his hand.

“A broken printer is probably the one excuse that teachers are most likely to buy if students don’t have their work done,” said sophomore Sammy Hignell-Stark. “Just make sure your teacher doesn’t have an email that you’re supposed to know. You have to come up with another excuse to explain why you couldn’t come in early to print your homework in the library either.”

Whether it’s true or it’s a desperate lie, we’ve all had need for a good excuse. From experiences, we have started to figure out which excuses work and which don’t.

“I usually say I was too tired or I was procrastinating,” said sophomore Caroline Nyberg. “At least they’re true!”

“The best excuse a student can say isn’t actually an excuse at all,” said math teacher Matt Johnson, “All I’m looking for is ‘I’m really lazy and didn’t get to it’, or ‘I don’t have my priorities right and put it off.’”

Not only can excuses be helpful, but they can also be entertaining.

“My favorite is ‘my mom threw it away,’” said Hignell-Stark.

“I haven’t used it, but when I hear other people saying that, I always laugh.”

“I can’t remember any really funny ones but anything that varies from my previously mentioned reasons are equally hilarious,” said Johnson.

Luckily, for us a clever young writer took the time to compile a lengthy list of excuses you many want to utilize. Just check out the web site at http://www.jobprofiles.org/library/students/ the-ferris-bueller.htm for a complete list.

The list of examples was broken down by category. The writer even went on to say, “I would have broken it into two distinct parts, excusing to self and excusing to others, but my page break function wasn’t working quite right, the heat broke in my apartment last night, and there is this infernal ringing in my ears, I just couldn’t beat it all…”

Teachers can freely republish this article (with a proper backlink of course) to show their students that they’re already savvy to all the excuses in the Ferris Bueller wannabe’s playbook.

Animals

People love animals. Research has shown that having a pet extends life, increases happiness, and often provides a good excuse for dreary responsibilities. Remember, your teacher hates you. He loves Fido.

Use it.

1. My dog ate it. Seriously, look I brought a stool sample.

2. New aardvark exhibit at local museum.

3. Most of the evening spent collecting, preserving, and labeling every variety of insect on campus for society’s benefit.

4. Would you tell Jane Goodall to do her homework? I don’t think so.

5. Developing a vaccine for the upcoming bird flu pandemic in cooperation with the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta.

6. The cicadas outside the window make it impossible to read Plato’s The Republic.

7. Mosquito bite triggered allergic reaction to paper and ink.

8. Had to rescue a kitten from a tree. Fire department unavailable due to mysterious arson in usual class building.

9. Animal Planet was having a Crocodile Hunter marathon.

10. Trying to master catching flies with chopsticks. Limited success.

11. Seriously, Platypus.

Fear

Deep down somewhere, we’re all afraid of something. Academics are afraid of spiders, but they are also worried about the big issues.

Push the red button to avoid the red markdowns on your late paper.

12. Too worried about genocide in obscure African nations to focus on homework 13. Didn’t you see the flash of the nuclear explosion? I was duct taping my windows shut.

14. The nice man with the sign says the end is HERE. No one does homework on the eve of the apocalypse.

15. The two lights were lit above the clock tower in the center of campus, which if I’m not mistaken means the British are coming by sea, and there is another reason not to do homework.

16. Avoided potential drive-by shooting by staying below window level all night. The lighting was insufficient for homework.

17. Professional sports hype convinced me to buy an oxygen tent and rest inside in order to have maximum performance during the day. Should I value homework above my health?

18. According to the internet wingnuts, the draft will be reinstated soon, and I won’t have to know how to do Geometry then, because the Army will take care of me. What do you think of indentured servitude as a form of patriotism?

Internet

they like to see people grow. But they miss those carefree memories too. Exploit that, if you want to pass.

37. Had to stop and change a nun’s tire. Most effective with bonus multipliers for adverse conditions like snow, rain, gunfire.

38. Most hours outside of school spent as an invisible superhero fighting crimes to keep the public safe. Most effective if you can actually disappear, or produce a brightly colored, tightly fitting costume.

We surf and surf but it goes and goes. The world wide web is another world, one that provides distraction and entertainment in a variety of ways. How can anyone do homework when instant gratification is a mouse click away? Here are a few links to games, music, and more links to get you started on the road through procrastinator’s paradise. Perhaps sharing with your teacher will invoke their sympathy.

19. Double wires 20. Line Rider 21. Unusual Wikipedia articles 22. Pandora Play the game that never ends! Gerrymander your way into 23. Technorati extra credit by denouncing the lethargic reputation of your age group. A few careful questions can determine even the most objective teacher’s affiliation, and if you can fake a convincCan’t argue with the badge. Sometimes there are bigger ing death penalty objection you may be able to filibuster that problems than academic work. Invoke the sympathy of your F away. teacher by pleading guilty to a larger offense 39. The Green Party only does homework on recycled paper. than a missed reading.

Nader ’08 baby!

24. House arrest makes man40. Prove the entire world wrong and make like our generadatory study sessions tion truly cares by reading up about a local or national political difficult to campaign, and then volunteering to help the candidate of your attend. choice.

41. Reenactment of famous political scandals of recent memory.

42. Well sir, I got caught up watching the documentary on ________, do you know about him? Oh you do? Well I think he’s 25. just a visionary…ad nauseum. Sure you’ll have to do some reDistrict Court of search, and why not just do the homework, but this is the politiAppeals recently ruled cal excuse that keeps on giving. that homework is officially cruel and unusual punishment.

26. Pleading temporary insanity on due date for term paper.

27. Instant excuse: Do you hear sirens? I’ve gotta go doc. I’ll Ah, the circle of life. A revolving door for which excuse is get that homework to you tonight! (as you nervously move to- appropriate. Tailor your copout to the cycle of the sun and ward the door, breaking into a run at the end.) you’ll be covered all year long.

Winter 43. Meticulously planning every aspect of spring break trip to Panama City Yes, there are excuses that teachers can’t really object to.

44. Hypnotized into a deep sleep by the falling snow The more horrific the better. Your personal pain level will de45. Metabolism too sluggish to move pen or turn book pages termine how far you can milk it. How many of your relatives 46. Somehow, sledding took precedence over Corporate Fihave a serious illness which requires long distance travel? Oh, nance well, I suppose a two month extension isn’t out of the question 47. Spilled hot chocolate on the required reading. then.

48. It’s too cold to go to class, why do your homework?

28. Family emergency: Such as the death or serious injury of a Spring relative. Think grisly details and bright visuals. Bonus points for 49. Dang pollen allertears and wailing. gies.

29. Serious technical failure: If you have a computer, a com50. Rain pattering on plete crash may be reasonable. As a temporary excuse, some- window breaks concentratimes an email misunderstanding or printer error can do the tion. trick. Unfortunately as technology improves, the number of le51. Out smelling flowgitimate excuses shrinks. Sometimes nothing short of a power ers. outage will do, so head down to your fuse box in advance.

Summer 30. Actual illness Being sick is hard to fake, particularly in per52. I don’t care if I son. It’s an art really best left to the masters. However, if you re- “need” this class to gradually do have diarrhea, there shouldn’t be any problem convinc- ate. It is summer, and I’ve ing your prof that you couldn’t do homework the night before. been trained throughout 31. Charity work: Participate in a fund raising event, walk the my youth not to worry dogs at a nearby humane society, spend a few hours at a senior about school during this time period. citizen’s center. So maybe these aren’t necessarily more fun than 53. People of the opposite sex were outdoors wearing less homework, but they will make you feel better about failing all than the usual amount of clothing. your classes. You’ll be surprised.

54. Homework is pale in comparison to people with a tan.

Fall 55. Had to take pictures of the leaves changing.

56. Hunting squirrels.

Not all excuses come in handy labeled form. Here are a few 57. Too depressed about the near onset of winter to study. that defy categorization.

32. Food poisoning.

It’s out there. It’s just Maybe you love sports. Maybe you hate ESPN with a paswaiting for you. sion. In either case,, there is nothing like a big game to use 33. You fell asleep. as a convenient excuse to blow off studying. Support your loI’m exhausted from cal squad and many faculty members will have a hard time working on _____. This faulting your school spirit. Face paint, repetitive chanting, and excuse is almost legitirhythmic clapping. In the art of sport excuse nothing is out of mate, but no teacher will bounds. really accept it unless you 58. The ________ have a game. I have tickets.. I’m passionlook like you’re on death’s ate about lacrosse/swimming/handball etc. I’m not passionate doorstep. And honestly, about homework. Isn’t it right to follow our passions in life? if you’re a student, you 59. I was grievously injured while playing badminton. The should probably get an exdoctor gave me three months to live, so I had a hard time comtra hour of shuteye as often pleting the worksheet. as you can.

60. Too heartbroken by my team’s loss to study.

34. I did my homework in my head, I didn’t know I was sup61. Turf toe. posed to write it down. Then I forgot. Next time should I show 62. Did you know ESPN news is on 24 hours per day? my work?

63. Passion for European sports forces me to live a nocturnal lifestyle and sleep through class.

Political

Legal

Seasonal

Legitimate, Semi-Legitimate

Miscellaneous

Sports

Noble

Sure you’re a slacker. A procrastinator. An underachiever.

But, maybe under that uncaring exterior you are a humanitarian. Maybe you are a volunteer. Maybe, just maybe, you’re a saint. Saints don’t do homework my friend. Mission accomplished.

35. Tell the authority figure that you spent the evening volunteering at the local soup kitchen.

Most effective if you smell slightly of hobo.

36.

Maybe you were counseling your younger siblings on the phone about the issues they will laugh at in college. Most effective if your excuse is said with the slightly wistful air of innocence lost, teachers are teachers because somewhere inside,

The Art of Excuse Making

Excuses are sales. You have to believe in what you are selling. If you can’t beat the guilt, you can’t sell the excuse. You must relish the act of telling the excuse as much as the prospect of not doing your work.

Remember, this list is by no means complete. The part of excuse-making lies in imagination. These are a mixture of oddball and entertaining excuses that I could think of. It’s not the definitive list by any means. Make up your own. See what you can get away with. Have a good time.

That being said, don’t get carried away.

The work has to get done eventually, or you fail. Bribe yourself. Do a small part of your work, then you’ll have the excuse that you’re breaking it up into smaller pieces!

The point is that no matter what your childhood authority figures taught you, it’s okay to not go at full speed all the time.

It’s okay to not give 100 percent on every single thing you do.

You have to go at the speed that leaves you both happy and prosperous.

It’s not life or death.

It’s homework. Do it later.

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With shows between Oct. 23 and Oct. 30, the biannual school musical “The Drowsy Chaperone” was a smash hit, full of memorable characters and hilarious dialogue.

The cast, top photo, sings “Toledo Suprise.”

Junior Bailey Olmstead (cut out) plays Kitty, a

wannabe star, in the opening number of the show.

“I’m so proud of all the work these actors have put in to make this an awesome show,” said drama teacher and director Allyson Milner. Choir teacher Melissa Jacot served as the musical director and band teacher Dan Judd conducted the spectacular orchestra.

Photos below: Sophomore Leigha Threlkeld, who played a showgirl, applies stage makeup before the show starts. Pit orechestra members Ben Blauvelt,

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BehindtheScenes

Contents Artist Spotlight: Erin Weaver

Featured:

Inside the imagination of the high school student

Music:

Common men making uncommon music

A Student Perspective: Poetry

Dear Readers,

November being National Novel Writing month (and yes, I am aware that it is no longer November) got me thinking about what kind of stories a high school student has to offer to the world. Then, my lovely friend Ian Clark introduced to me a revolutionary idea: everybody has a story.

So that’s what this issue is about. Everyone has something to tell, whether it be fictional or true, in the form of a picture or illustrated with words, pages long or only several words, verbally or online, etc. We were lucky enough to have a variety of students loan us their imagination and creative talent for the following pages.

Enjoy, dear students of Summit High, and don’t go too crazy over the holidays. We all know two weeks of no school means two weeks of staying up late and sleeping in late, but what you do in the dark hours of the night should be at least a little controlled.

Hannah Goldstein, Editor Photos courtesy of Ian Clark

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Erin Weaver writes her way through life and the lives of her characters A sample of her writing focuses on the unspoken fright of death and aging Erin Weaver Guest Writer

Erin Weaver concentrates on the novel she is writing for NaNoWriMo.

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Q: What was “Little Blue Bus,” your novel written during last year’s NaNoWriMo, about?

A: It told the story of two teenagers who travel

Ian Clark

The rain pours, ricocheting off their figures like bullets sent from heaven. It is dark, heavy, the drops dense and wet, soaking everything they touch. Arthur opens his mouth, tipping his head back to let the water slide over and through. Droplets of every size, monstrous to as small as mustard seeds, glide seamlessly over his form.

“That’s how turkeys drown, Arthur.” Anne’s voice slices through the downpour, skidding off the sidewalk and resting on her husband’s ears.

“Only you would know.”

They begin to laugh, throaty gestures that shake their chests and stream deep into air, saturating the space around them. It lasts only moments, though, before the man is struggling for breath and fishing a drenched handkerchief out of his waistcoat pocket. It droops around his fingers, soaked through and heavy. “Arthur?” she ventures, the laughter vanishing, but Anne gets no response.

She stands still and silent as the rain pours down around her, watching with cautious eyes as Arthur coughs delicately into his scarf. Anne can’t help but notice the red droplets, dark as wine, that weep onto the white.

There is a silence that settles between them, saturating the air and soaking their figures with a downy touch. There is nothing to be said, not a word that Anne can muster to comfort a man who now knows his days are numbered. No words form, no phrases present themselves, and she is afraid that if one was to arise, it would betray her with lifelessness and sink to the ground with empty meaning.

Their connection is caught, struck against their stares when eyes peer into eyes. They do nothing but stare, Anne to Arthur, Arthur to Anne.

She needs to say something, but is stuck in a place where words falter and angelic phrases go to pass. “Arthur...” But she can get no further, succumbing to her fragile chest and anguished lungs.

“You don’t need to say anything,” comes the response, his tone more stable. “You don’t need to say a word.”

Because writing is cathartic and relaxing. In other

A: Yes, I did. It was a lot of work, and I spent the last

words, it’s a lot of fun.

couple days of November just writing, but I did it.

Q: Did you write with other people, or was it

Q: Is it always a rush toward the end of the

across the U.S. in a blue Volkswagen bus. Along the

just by yourself?

month?

way they fall in love, which I know is cliche, but it

A: I met up with a group of fellow writers for a few

A: Yes, unless you somehow manage to get your

was more about just having fun.

days every week, but towards the middle of the

word count every day, it’s going to be hard to finish.

month the meetings kind of fell apart.

But that’s part of the fun .

Q: What did you write this year?

A: I wrote a book called “Walter, Notorious”

Q: Were they really helpful or do you think that

Q: Are you going to do NaNoWriMo next year?

you could have done the same on your own?

A: Of course! It’s a ton of fun and I love getting

A: This book followed a man named Walter who is

A: They really helped. Even if I didn’t get any ideas

together with my friends. It’s awesome to be writing

rather incompetent, but somehow manages to find

for my plot or characters, it was great to know that

with people who share your interests. I’m already

himself chased around the world.

I had friends who were struggling with the same

excited for next year’s novel.

Q: What was this one about?

Q: Why do you enjoy writing so much?

A: I enjoy writing because it lets me tell a story.

things I was.

Q: Did you finish your novel this year?

-Ian Clark

Background photo courtesy of Hayden

Everybody

Stories of the lives of others

A fictional obituary concerning a children’s cooking show and an internationally acclaimed British literary master Zac Stewart Guest Writer

Horace Leavely, the Nobel Prize-winning author and host of popular children’s show, “Hors D’oeuvres with Horace,” is now presumed dead, the BBC announced Tuesday, after funding an extensive search.

Leavely had been sailing alone on his personal yacht, the Prince de Vries, in the Caribbean, but was due to return nearly a month ago.

The BBC blamed tropical storms as a likely cause of the loss.

Born in 1924, Leavely described his family as “dysfunctional [...] to the point of absurdity.” It was this dysfunction, Leavely said, that prompted him to write as a means of escape. Leavely was first published in 1943, but it was not

until a decade later that his writing gained prominence upon the release of Events in Belgium Indicate.

Belgium was controversial from the start; it was even banned in the United Kingdom, Leavely’s country of birth, for containing, as the Government Blue Book put it, “a gross overabundance of unnecessary and occasionally pornographic violence.”

Leavely countered in 1954 that “the material [is] necessary to demonstrate my impressions of the events the book covers.” It remained banned until a free speech organization mounted a campaign in 1968 to allow it to be published in the U.K. In 1973, Leavely shocked the literary world when, during his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, he

announced he was entering retirement. He planned to “continue living and writing in [his] house in northern Wales,” but added that no writing would be published until after his death In 1978, however, Leavely came back out of retirement to write and star in a new BBC children’s show that was to be entitled “Hors D’oeuvres with Horace.”

In the show the gray-haired Leavely, wearing a signature pale blue shirt and white apron, taught children about food and cooking through comical and age-appropriate skits and stories.

The skits portrayed Leavely as an incompetent chef whose cooking was only saved by the timely intervention of his assistant Melissa, while the stories featured a variety of quick-moving culinary

adventures, and were often read by celebrity guests.

The show was not just for kids, though. Leavely also entertained adults through his wit, humor and subtly veiled commentary on current political events.

It was this commentary that prompted Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to say that “nowadays only idiots get their [political commentary] from the newspapers anymore.”

Rumor has it that while the show ran, it was regularly reviewed at Cabinet meetings, although all PMs have since denied this.

A great success, “Hor D’oeuvres with Horace,” educated an entire generation of young Britons about cooking until its demise in 1996 due to decreased funding for public television.

The story of a young Chinese, old American girl using pictures and captions They ran fast from home, leaving behind her nationality and childhood.

Chris Vlessis Guest Writer

She started dancing in private, hoping to express what she didn’t know about herself. Eventually people watched, and she grinned at the applause.

America was foreign, and she had nothing real to remind her of who she was, only the hard, cold objects she had taken with her.

The marriage was warm but tastless, and she kissed him dreading that night and the days following.

has a story

Stories in less than 250 words [248 words]

[183 words]

Staff Writer

Guest Writer

Ian Clark

Zoe Zulauf

My 72 year old grandfather and I rode bicycles from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Shelby, Montana. The trip was some 835 miles, and took us 14 days. On the last day we rode 111mi, a distance we didn’t mean to go. We had finished our planned ride for that day, but felt great, so we decided to ride to a town on the border called Couts. Upon arriving we discovered to our dismay that the one hotel in town was full. We chose to ride 35 miles to Shelby just as the sky darkened, almost losing our apricots to a border control guard. It was relatively large city, but one thing that its seven hotels lacked was an open room. Having just finished our 835mi ride, we found ourselves without a place to sleep. We spent two hours in a 24-hour café before we resigned ourselves to an uncomfortable night on some bench in the park. But at the last minute the local sheriff’s office just so happened to have some space we could crash in.

So it happened that we ended our trip in the Shelby Sheriff’s Office conference room, on plastic covered prison cots, with prison blankets. It was an ignominious end to an otherwise perfect trip, but it wasn’t about how it ended or how it began. It was about what happened in between.

I still don’t understand why we hold on to the vignettes that we do.

Like your lone street sign illuminated on August nights or the swallow that hit the window and the silent moment of realization that small and fragile wings would not carry it away.

For centuries, I defined my happiness as falling asleep in your arms.

Together, we were invincible.

The feelings piled up like the old records we used to listen to – denial, anger, sadness.

The stack grew, teetered, constantly at risk of collapsing, yet too overwhelming to organize and return to the shelf.

I waited for the day when I’d pull “acceptance” from the top I waited for the day I could finally blow off the dust and hear the amber notes of release radiating from the sickening phonograph.

And slowly came the days when it felt okay to breathe, to open the shades, to sit on the front steps with your father and listen to the wind chimes for a bit.

Eventually I was left with just this one thought: thank you for your time on Earth with me.

[170 words] Savanna Jones Guest Writer

Born to a Russian widow in the late winter of 1918.

One brother, born with me.

The widow had thin fingers, so thin that her enormous diamond ring slipped off.

A beautiful diamond ring forever lost in the horrific gutters of Moscow.

Three years later, she married an American diplomat.

He was a drunk before anything else.

But he was rich, therefore his alcoholism was classified as eccentric, not destructive.

We sailed the seas and took our home over the park.

We ate macaroons and drank wine.

And we wore diamonds on our shoes.

On my eleventh birthday the drunk gave me a bottle of champagne.

The champagne was sweet in our mouths the first time we drank it.

The second time we were sick.

All over the nice, shiny finery .addorning our undersized feet.

Mother called us her bubble babies.

Then the market crashed and the drunk threw himself over the railing and landed on a fruit cart twenty stories below.

Mother sold our decadence and we became Americans.

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Jesse Wittwer Guest Photographer

Music

Cheers

to a new student band

After four years of trying to get a band together, senior Joe Taylor claims he has finally found a solid group in Cheers to the Common Man. Tashia Davis Staff Writer

“I knew it was going well after the first practice when we played three songs through without stopping,” said Taylor. “Our chemistry is really good.”

Members include Taylor and Sterling Dillingham on guitar and vocals, Remington Keesling-Oatman on bass and Eric Phillips on drums.

The group came together on the last day of summer and played a show at lunch a week later.

“We have progressed really fast as a band,” said Keesling-Oatman. “We were able to play a show with only a week of practice.”

Cheers to the Common Man is a mainly alternative group, but they are trying to add more reggae sounds into their music.

The band practices two to three times per week.

They released a six-song CD at the beginning of October, which can be downloaded for free off of their Facebook page.

“It just kind of happened. We were talking about how we’re all average guys, so we’re cheering for the common man,” said Dillingham, when asked about the band name.

Dillingham has been playing guitar since the fourth grade. His first band was an alternative group called Roundabout at Seven Peaks Middle School, with Taylor and senior Ian Carrick.

Protocol, his second band, started his freshman year with Taylor and Carrick, but “didn’t go anywhere.” Finally, Dillingham formed his own band his junior year with senior Jason Steppat, called Sterling Sun, and recorded his own CD. “Sterling Sun was a good experience,” he reflected. “It was the first time I ever recorded. We learned to use the school recording studio on our own.”

After these short term bands, Dillingham is excited about “Common Man.” “I’m happy with how everything has turned out, because it has been so much talk for so long,” he added. “I’m sure we’ll stay together.

We’ll just keep risin’ up.”

Taylor has also been playing guitar since the fourth grade. In addition, he plays harmonica, piano and banjo.

Aside from Roundabout and Protocol, he was in an alternative band called New Leaf Project, as well as a metal and rap band named Zombie Flesh, with

From left: Sterling Dillingham, Joe Taylor, Eric Phillips, Remington Keesling-Oatman. courtesy of Eve Hess.

college freshman Max Blackwell and his cousins.

With these groups, “[we were] exploring our musical abilities,” he said.

Taylor and Dillingham are the primary songwriters of the group.

“I make my songs personal and about my point of view on anything significant going on in my life,” said Taylor.

Taylor has been trying to get a band together since his freshman year. He is particularly excited about Common Man. “It’s nice to have a band you can hang out with outside of music,” said Taylor.

Keesling-Oatman started playing guitar five years ago, but switched to bass for the band. Unlike Dillingham and Taylor, he has never played in a band before. In fact, playing at lunch during the first week of school was his first time ever playing in public.

“It was easy. I was more excited than nervous,” said Keesling-Oatman.

As opposed to the alternative influences of the others, Keesling-Oatman brings a more metal and punk feel to the group. Some of his favorite bands include Black Sabbath and The Black Keys.

Overall, Keesling-Oatman is enthusiastic about Common Man. “I love being in a band,” he said. “The best part is being able to play music together. It makes me more motivated to play.”

Like the others, Phillips began playing an instru-

“I’m sure we’ll stay together.

We’ll just keep risin’ up.”

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ment at a young age. He started with drums, and later added on guitar and djembe, an African hand drum. He plays more funk and metal than alternative, but when it comes to the band, Phillips says, “I just play what I think sounds good with the music.”

This is the first serious band Phillips has ever been a part of, but he has played in front of people before in middle school.

When it comes to nerves before performing, Phillips notes, “I can block out the people easily. I just get in the zone.”

He did not enjoy playing in a band in middle school, and was hesitant at first to join Common Man. Until recently, he often played on his own.

“It’s something to do and I have fun doing it, so why not?” said Phillips, when asked why he finally decided to join a band.

“Remi and Eric have made a huge impact on us,” said Dillingham. “It has always been me and Joe, and now we can finally have the band we’ve always wanted.”

Dillingham added that goals for the band are to keep playing often this year, and to record a CD. “We all want the same things and same sound from our music, and we are willing to put in an extra hour to get it finished the right way,” said Taylor.

What happens when they all go off to college at the end of this year?

“My ultimate dream would be playing music and guiding fly-fishing,” said Dillingham. “I definitely want to be in a band in college.”

“I hope to continue playing music, I just don’t know where I’d be able to keep a drum set,” laughed Phillips.

A Student’s Perspective Fire

Fire.

The heat, oh blistering heat. Yellow flames in your face. Smell of burnt hair. Or flesh. Or both. So bright, you can’t see a thing. Smoke hanging about you, scratching at the ceiling, searching, searching, searching desperately for a way out. Like me. Searching.

One night, the fire. is inside. Attacking us. Grabbing you. After our perfect night, the fire doesn’t care. He doesn’t care what he burns. He takes it all.

Grabbing you. Reaching around you from behind, pulling you closer to him. Like how I used to come from behind and wrap my arms around you, lacing my fingers in yours, puling you closer to me so the sweet scent of your hair is with me, close to me. And you’d turn around, with love in your eyes.

And kiss me.

Now though, it’s different.

Now you turn with fear. Fear in your eyes. And you scream as the fire licks the smell out of your hair, burning it away. I try to run towards you. I can’t. I stay there, feet pinned to the hot burning wood.

The flames are rising all around us. I scream. I want you back. But the fire doesn’t care. The fire will take you. Bring you closer with his arms. Wrapping you up, the smoke hanging above us overhead.

But soon, you’ll be fine.

You’ll turn around in the fire’s grasp. And you’ll have that look in your eyes, the same look you gave me when you loved me. And

you’ll want to go. You’ll want to.

The fire will come through your eyes, your mouth. I see it billowing out of your ears and lacing you fingers with digits of orange. And the fire will take you. All of you. And drag you into the orange, yellow.

Eventually darkness. And I will stand. And watch. Helpless.

My throat, smoke is clawing at my throat.

It burns my eyes, which are soothed only by the tears shed.

Tears of pain, misery. Dread. And acceptance. You’re gone. Into the fire. Into the heat. Into the dark.

And the fire, how I hate the fire.

It will burn. And burn. The floor panels underfoot. The walls. The ceiling. My world will burn. And burn. Until all that is left, is me.

Standing. Alone. In darkness. Covered in ash. Ash which was once my world. Black ash.

And I will walk. Unstick my melted shoes from the floor that held me back. And I will walk to where you disappeared. And I will search. But I will not find a thing.

I fall, to my knees. The embers burn my skin through my jeans.

I run my hands through the ash searching, frantically searching.

For you. Anything. Please, God. Anything. The ash jumps into the air, floating lifelessly. And I fall.

Onto my hands. Sitting here. Crying. Tears dropping into the ash.

And now the dawn is forever lost.

Lost in the black ash which used to be my world. Used to be our love.

Just ash. Black ash.

Ash. -Chris Nyaradi

Time flies, we fall and that’s the way we like it.

We hide under our skin and pretend to be perfect while time keeps passing.

The slower we move, the faster we die.

So we move and forget the things that create us.

We dance to the rhythm of life but never stop to listen to the music.

So when humans sort out all their problems, when a smile is easier to come by, wake me up when time falls and we fly.

-Kjersten Hellis

Time flies...

There are words in between us sharp-edged bones that cover our once-green meadows in rusty blooded spikes and pierce our feet as we try to tell ourselves that it will be all right, that we can be all right, we must ignore them and leave them unsaid if we are to survive, if we are to survive, and I want to survive these are the words that cast anger and blame these are the words that could ruin us.

-Sam Nesbitt

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I was the puppet, you my puppeteer, my heart the strings

Sometimes a story is less about what happens and more about how it is told, especially in these examples of student poetry It wasn’t love. Rather obsession.

The idea enticed us that someone was wrapped around our greedy little fingers.

I’m free now, free from the obsession, the hurt, the hypocrisy. we didn’t want to let go, based on the idea of what was. Not what is.

The little voice in the back of my head has vanished.

The very one that whispers ” just maybe…” Forcing me to grasp onto an always flickering possibility.

Time tends to change people. The belief that you can mold someone to your own dreams and fascinations is intoxicating, practically irresistible.

It’s the thrill of the game, after all… That’s what it is. A game.

I was the puppet, you my puppeteer, my heart the strings.

It’s over. Finally. By cutting those strings loose. I’m me again.

The giddiness within me brings about a feeling, one as if the weight of a thousand worlds has been lifted, never before have I felt this happy.

I realize I would have gotten here, to this peace of mind and body, much sooner, if I had known that all it took was to let go.

It’s no longer a matter of mind vs. heart. The once butting heads that would tear me in opposite directions are now in unison. Allowing me to step forward, and make a new path for myself.

Where this path will lead me, I don’t know. I’m sure in no hurry to find out.

- Madi Brewer

EXPOSURE

Linnea Rehn

I’ve always loved taking photographs, ever since I was little. I started to pursue my interest for it more though after ‘08 when I got my Canon Rebel EOS XS for Christmas. I enjoy taking photographs of everything, from fast action shots to long and slow water photos. My favorite subjects, though, are people. It’s the hardest thing for me to shoot, due to dealing with a live moving object as opposed to a patient inanimate subject. Photographing people makes my work better and I always have at least one patient model; my sister Kirsten. I intend to keep taking pictures for the rest of my life and learning better techniques from classes. Linnea Rehn

DECEMBER 2010

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Stacey Bender plays Coldplay’s “The Scientist,” on the piano during the variety show. The show was put on as a fundraiser for the band.

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7. Junior Remington KeeslingOatman and senior Eric Phillips, from the band Cheers to the Common Man, perform original songs “Thrown Away” and “Sympathy.”

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1. Senior Marnie Reid, sophomore Greg Shipman and junior Mikey Angus perform a song with Skyliner Jazz. 2. Junior Billy Murphy plays the drums with the band These Four Walls. 3. Junior Jasmine Wright performs a duet of Death Cab for Cutie’s “I Will Follow You Into the Dark” with Austin Skelton, also a junior. 4.

Senior Jessy Denowith sings while sophomore Brian McGinnis plays the guitar. 5. Ian Carrick demonstrates a special technique on his guitar. 6. Senior Hannah Noble plays a solo on the saxophone with the Summit band. 7.

Sophomore Taylor Gonzales accompanies Cassie Smith on the piano.

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2. Senior Kate Armstrong dresses up with her friends for a Superfanthemed day during Spirit Week. 3. Seniors Emily Shultz and Georgia Mayer attend the homecoming football game. 4. Senior Matt Gross is decked out in a cowboy hat and bib overalls to show his spirit for the football team. 5. Junior Veronica West applauds a goal during a Varsity boys’ soccer game in September. 6. Senior Grant Shultz roots for the football team making a first down during a home game against the Dalles-Wahtonka.

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1. Zack Weishaupt hits the ball to a teammate to prevent the teachers’ team from scoring. 2. Noa Dworsky blocks the ball from going over the net, scoring a point for the student side. 3. Willie Ross shows off his skill in the art of spinning a ball on his fingertips while waiting for his turn to serve. 4. Student Council President Taylor Reiter announces the game for the crowd. 5. Participants in the first annual volleyball game discuss the game plan and cheer for team spirit in a huddle before the game. 6. Connor Johnson serves the ball over the net to increase the lead against the teachers.

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