Special Edition Issue #5 - Mar. 11, 2011 - "Spring Break" by The Dodger

Spring Break Issue

The Dodger

The Official Newsmagazine of Dodge City High School •March 11, 2011 • Volume 91 • Special Edition Issue #5

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02 Spring Break | Lineup

Dodger Staff Luke Bunker......................Co-Editor Erin Finley........................Co-Editor

Spring Break!

Natalie Cabello.....................Opinion Leann Manriquez.................Opinion Deena Shaath.......................Opinion

Alysia Garvalena...........Student Life Josie Zordel...................Student Life Austin Ridenour......................Sports Brayden Whitaker...................Sports

Brittiny Moore............... Contributor Alonso Acevedo............Photo/Video Dane Edwards...............Photo/Video

Cindy Moore........................ Adviser

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Spring Break! -Luke Bunker Spring Break. Who doesn’t enjoy that wonderful week away from school, where students and staff are free to do what they please? For me, Spring Break is a taste of summer, a practice round, if you will... a week where we can start getting used to the idea of a more-extended vacation. For some, this week is an opportunity to travel to see relatives, take in the beaches, or visit a different country

altogether. For others, Spring Break provides a week to earn money through working, relax or explore things in and around Dodge City. For upperclassmen, Spring Break is also a great time to do community service or visit possible college choices to narrow down the field. Whether you stay in Dodge or travel farther out, this issue will provide you with ideas that are relevant to travel during any time of the year. We have included information to destinations in the United States, Mexico and Latin America,

Canada, islands in the Caribbean and more. Whether you travel this Spring Break, this summer or later on, this information is timely for each. Wondering what to wear during Spring Break? Check out the Spring Fashion spread on pages 10 and 11, where you will find out all about the latest trends and things to wear this spring. Don’t forget to check in at the Dodger Online at www. dchsdodger.com, where you will find all the latest news, sports, reviews and more. We are

putting up new stories almost every day, so there is always something new to read about or view. You can also take part in our monthly poll. Last but not least... Regardless of what you are doing or where you are going this Spring Break, we hope you have a good one! Sincerely, Luke Bunker Co-Editor

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04 Spring Break | Community Service, College Visits

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TRAVEL ALTERNATIVES Community service: an opportunity for students to give back -Austin Ridenour Everybody loves that warm feeling in their hearts when they know they are giving back to their community or lending a hand to the less fortunate. Together, we can give back to our community for what the community has done for us. The following are a few ways that you can give back to Dodge City. Dodge City offers many community service projects and

programs that anybody can help with. The Manna House offers many different types of beneficial projects. Manna House takes part in many canned food drives and other types of projects that help families in need. The Dodge City Salvation Army also helps the community in major ways. They take donated clothes and other life necessities and sell them for low prices so

families can afford them. The City of Dodge City even lets you take part in community service by allowing people who want to volunteer to help pick up trash and paint public properties. Most of these organizations allow any volunteer to help them in any way and they appreciate the help very much. In much cases, you can approach these programs and just sign up to volunteer at the

organization’s facility. For some organizations, you can also sign up online. Community service is a great way to help the community, but it can also be beneficial to the volunteer. Here at the high school, you need a certain number of community service hours in order to graduate. When considering options for community service, make sure to pick ones that give back to the community.

Visiting colleges can help students make the big decision -Austin Ridenour College... we think about it when we are young, thinking that we’ll be free from our midnight curfew or we’ll be able to do whatever we please. Yet, we don’t realize until our last years of high school that college life may give you opportunities to be more independent, as well as more responsibilities and challenges that we will face during college. When you start to look at colleges that you may want to attend, don’t just make your decision solely based on the college’s website and letters that it’s a great college and that you’ll have a great time attending. The

best thing to do is to actually go to the college, see what the campus is like and explore the community it is in. College visits are key when it comes to selecting a college to attend. Most college visits take place during the spring season and sometimes during the fall. Be sure to call and reserve a visit for the college you are looking into. “Seeing the campus and visiting Allen Fieldhouse was amazing!” said Jaclyn Vogel, 12. “I knew I wanted to really be a part of the [KU] student body.” Colleges offer visits to students and families to see what the campus, classes, food, dorm rooms

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and more are like. When on a college visit, take notes and pictures that you can use when deciding on where to attend. When taking a campus tour, don’t be afraid to explore and get your own opinion on the college. Another important thing to look at when you are there is to see the dorm and ask students about their opinions on the living situation at the college. If there are sororities or fraternities and you are wanting to be in one, go talk to a few and ask them to tell you about their organization. If you are offered a chance to examine a class in session, take

notes over how the professor presents the material to the students and also how the students respond to him or her, as well as the learning environment. Lastly, if you are allowed to meet with a professor, be sure to ask him or her about the students and how classes operate. “Check out the department that you’ll be majoring in thoroughly and ask a lot of questions so you know what you’ll be working with,” said Sebastain Thomas, 12. “When you’re there, check out student housing options as well, as there’s more out there then just dorms. The food court will make it or break it.”

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TRAVEL TIPS + ADVICE “Travel expands the mind and changes people for the better. It is one of the greatest gifts to give yourself or someone you love!” - Kirstin Bangerter

Kirstin Bangerter’s Travel Tips

Laura Woolfolk’s Travel Tips

Countries Visited: 12

Trips Abroad: 10 Countries Visited: 11

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• Plan like crazy. Sit down and take a hard look at where you are Relax and enjoy every moment. Even when “waiting around,” and where you are going. What will it take to get you there? there are new things to see, read, taste and hear. Take it all in and • Read the fine print. Ask questions. Get the answers in writing if think of each part as a potential adventure. Sometimes some of the possible. happiest memories are in the most unlikely places. I have terrific • Confirm before you leave. stories from meeting people in long lines! • Take a backup credit card. Dress comfortably, but look nice. Travelers who are well• Be flexible. groomed get better service and of course we want to represent our • If it can happen, it can happen; either plan and prevent or sit back country well. Americans tend to have a bad rep for rudeness and and enjoy. an air of entitlement. We should all be ambassadors for the United States. Buy decent, but inexpensive luggage. It’s going to get beaten up anyway. Don’t worry – the airlines all have duct tape. Try food in every new place. Some people fear street food, but I love it! I’m pretty sure I could eat 100 chocolate crepes per day Day Job: Graphic Design Teacher & Coach @ DCHS from the street vendors in Paris. Travelers walk so much, they just don’t gain weight. Yay! Pack light. Repeat pants or skirts and rotate shirts. Save room or • Dress appropriately for the local weather. pack a tote for your purchases. My favorite things to buy usually • Eat local food. Many American tourists visit U.S. chain restaurants come from little food shops (spices, packaged cookies and crackfor every meal, afraid to dabble in the local cuisine, but becoming a ers and candies to share back home and with fellow travelers) regular at the local McDonald's and Pizza Hut will... deprive you of and unique clothing and accessory purchases we don’t see in our a fantastic window into the local culture. country. Yet. • Don't wear your camera around your neck. Let your bank(s) know when and where you will travel so your • It is best to wear your personal items (money, ID, passport, etc.) credit and debit cards don’t suddenly stop working! close to your body. You may not feel someone pulling objects out Take tons of photos and journal the highlights of your trip. of your pocket. Traveling is tiring, and journals help to jump start the memories • Take your time. Slow down, the pace of life in most other counlater. tries is slower. You will also make fewer mistakes, like getting on Stay positive and soak everything up. Trips are expensive and a the wrong train, if you give yourself a little more time. traveler shouldn’t ruin the experience for him/herself by being negative and grouchy due to jet lag or impatience. Look for the good – Editors’ Note: Kirstin Bangerter, Laura Woolfolk and Steve Rankin are group sponyou will find it, and care about culture, languages and people. sors for EF Tours and are frequent travelers, both inside and outside the country.

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06 Spring Break | Concerts

Many artists to perform concerts in Midwest - Natalie Cabello Even though summer is usually concert time, if you have your summer booked, Spring Break can be a good time to go see your favorite artist(s) as well. Many artists begin their summer tours during the spring, so it’s also a good time before the real busy season begins and the tickets are sold out. The following are some artists that will be performing in the Midwest during Spring Break. Lady Gaga will be performing March 17 at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb. General admission tickets begin at $99 from TicketMaster (www.ticketmaster. com). If you’re more into hard rock, Alesana will be performing March 15 at the Black Sheep in Denver, Colo. General admission seats start at $12 from TicketMaster. For country fans, Rascal Flatts will perform March 12 at the

Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla. Tickets begin at $92 from TicketMaster. Jason Aldean will be performing as well, March 20, at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Tickets begin at $22 from Ticketsnow. The Ready Set will perform March 17 at the White Rabbit in San Antonio. Tickets begin at $60 from StubHub. For those who miss Pink Floyd’s sounds, The Pink Floyd Experience will be performing March 19 at the Bass Performance Hall (Fort Worth) in Forth Worth, Texas. Tickets start at $135 from Ticketsnow. Kid Rock will perform March 14 at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The tickets begin at $22 from TicketMaster. Hard rock fans will like Bon Jovi’s performance March 17 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.

Tickets start at $26 from StubHub. This is only a sampling of the artists performing during Spring Break. For more information and to buy tickets, go to www.

tickemaster.com, www.stubhub. com, www.ticketsnow.com, or run a search for concert tickets on your favorite search engine.

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-Natalie Cabello You don’t have to go outside the country to find adventure and variety in your vacations. The Northeastern United States has many things to offer. The highlights of this region include Maine, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, as well as couple of the mid-Atlantic states. Maine offers beaches, mountains, lakes and much more. You can visit beaches, such as Ogunquit Beach, in Ogunquit, Maine, which is rated in the top 10 beaches in the United States. It offers a little bit for everyone; there are places for fishing, as well as sea kayaking. For those who are not into fishing or kayaking, or just for relaxing after an intense day, Ogunquit offers arts and entertainment as well. Other attractions in Maine include hunting and hiking. You can hunt moose and deer, as well as many other animals native to the Northern United States. For the hiking enthusiast, there is something for you as well, such as Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park. For more information on Maine’s numerous attractions, visit www.visitmaine.

com flair to your vacation, you can visit For its part, Pennsylvania of- its numerous historical and artistic fers its own share of interesting at- sites. For example, you can visit tractions. The Pine Creek Rail Trail Secret Places in Eastern Montgomery County to see in Jersey Shore architectural gems is very versatile. and beautiful landYou can bike, hike, scapes, or simply cross-country ski tour Philadelphia and even snowfor a day. For more shoe, depending info, visit www. on the weather. pennsylvaniaIf you’re not an beautiful.com. outdoorsy person, a different attracNew York is tion is the Gravity known for New Hill in New Paris. York City and the There, everything Statue of Liberty, seems to go against but there is much the laws of gravitymore to that state. -water flows upFor example, you ward, and cars roll Photo • lemoncat1 (flickr) can visit the Niaguphill. Don’t be ara Falls or the Adfooled, however; it’s all optical il- irondacks. You can also visit a few lusions, of course. For those look- of its state and national parks. For ing for kid-friendly theme parks, example, you can visit BayswaDorney Park and Wildwater King- ter Point State Park in New York dom in South Whitehall feature City, or Arnold Lake State Forest, the characters from the cartoon, among many others. For more inPeanuts. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, formation, visit www.iloveny.com. Lucy and the rest of the characters Massachusetts has a little are the main theme at this park. If something for everyone. For the you want to add that educational nature-lover, there are places to

hike and walk, such as the Appalachian Trail in Pittsfield and the Mt. Washington State Forest in Mount Washington. Or, if you’re more into history, you can visit the Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, or head to Boston to see all the historical and artistic museums and sites. For more information, go to www. massvacation.com. The mid-Atlantic has many sites to visit as well. For example, the West Virginia State Museum in Charleston offers a recount of the state’s history, and the West Viriginia Independence Hall in Wheeling also offers a walk through the state’s rich history, with emphasis on the Civil War. West Virginia’s sister, Virginia, offers historical sites as well. For example, the Aldie Mill Historic park in Aldie features the only mill in the state powered by tandem water wheels. The Northeast and mid-Atlantic have many things to offer, so don’t rule them out of your vacation. It’s a chance to see breath-taking scenery and visit quality historical and artistic museums and sites without needing to go out of the country.

Central U.S. provides opportunities for skiing, shopping, history

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-Deena Shaath Many students travel to the central United States for Spring Break. This includes states such as Colorado, New Mexico, Missouri, Oklahoma and South Dakota. Colorado is one of the most visited states for Spring Break. Most people who travel there go skiing during this time of the year. Packages start at just $119 per night and include lodging

and lift tickets for two adults in the Clear Creek area. Skiing at the Monarch Mountain costs $56 for adults aged 16-61, $34 for young adults aged 13-15, $20 for juniors aged 7-12, $31 for seniors aged 62-68, with kids under six and seniors over 69 ski for free. One of the main attractions in New Mexico is Angel Fire. Ski rental costs $20 per day for skis, boots and poles; snowboard rentals

cost $22. Kansas City is also a popular city to visit during Spring Break. The Oak Park Mall is a large mall that has more than 100 stores. The mall has popular fast food restaurants inside, such as Orange Julius and Auntie Anne’s. Kansas City also has ice skating, swimming, outlet malls, large theatres and lots of restaurants, such as Olive Garden and Red Lobster. Many people visit Branson, Mo., due to its variety of shows, museums and resorts. On Friday, March 11, there is an Amazing Pet Show at the Grand Country Music Hall, where skilled dogs and trained house cats will be performing tricks. Visit www.grandcountry. com to make reservations. All throughout the week of Spring Break, the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus will be performing. This

show has classical Chinese dance and physical performance art. The tricks performed are internationally award-winning acts. Visit www.acrobatsofchina. com for reservations. Texas, aside from having all of the usual attractions that all larger cities have, also has the Alamo, a historical attraction located in San Antonio. The Alamo played a critical role in the Texas Revolution; lots of men sacrificed their lives for freedom there. More than 2.5 million people visit this site each year, where admission is free. Mount Rushmore, located in South Dakota, is a popular tourist site for visitors around the world; almost three million tourists visit the memorial site each year. The park has no admission fee, but parking costs $11.

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08 Spring Break| Spring Fashion

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It’s spring, and you know what that means—Spring Break is here. When planning for Spring Break, you normally think about where you’re going, or what you’re

going to wear, but what about your feet. Your feet need to look good, even if you’re just staying at home. The seasons are changing and so should your shoe style.

Flip-flops & Sandals

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It’s getting hot outside, so tennis shoes might not be the most comfortable thing for a girl. Not to worry though. Flip-flops are always hot, and every clothing store is sure to have cute ones. With flip-flops you don’t have to worry about them not matching an outfit, because flip-flops match everything. For example, the Flower Rueflips are your average flip-

flops for girl. They are white with a pink flower on the heel. Even though they have a pink flower they would still match any outfit with or without pink. Same as the Love Rueflips. They are black and white striped with pink straps that go across the top of the foot. The black and white will go with anything no matter what, but so will the pink.

Flip-flops are not just for girls, guys can also rock em’. You might not think of guys wearing flipflops, but it happens and it looks cute. Most male flip-flops however don’t come in a wide variety of color or have all the designs female flip-flops would. For example the Puma King Slide II sandals are black and the only design is a

white Puma symbol across the foot strap. If you’re a boy and would prefer the strap that goes between your toes you can have that. The Reef fanning flip has the strap that goes between the toes, and it is stylish. It black and white, which would match any outfit, but it also has a simple white-striped pattern on the straps.

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Sneakers

Maybe flip-flops aren’t your thing. New tennis shoes are always coming out. Nike is always coming out with new tennis shoes that are cute and fun. Like the Nike 6.0 balsa shoe. It’s not a tennis shoe, but it’s not a flat. It’s a mixture of both, and it comes in a variety of colors.

For a guy Jordan is also always coming out with new hot shoes. For instance the new Jordan V.5 Grown Low shoes are coming out in March, just in time for Spring Break. The V.5 are old school, but are still new and hot.

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Spring Break is right around the corner, so that means warmer weather and a lot more sun. That also means it’s time to put away the heavy jackets and boots and

to bring out the shorts, swimsuits, flip-flops and little dresses. The spring fashion line up has a little something for every person and style.

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skulls, and hearts. Sinful brand swim suits also feature some of the same style of designs. Both brands have swim suits with rhinestones and some of the same colors. The basic simple style of swimsuits can still be found by many brands such as OP, Aeropostale and Hollister.

Shirts for guys in spring include button down, polos and graphic t-shirts. Solid colored polos and nice for a simple look or graphic tees from different brands add personality to your wardrobe. Check out Aeropostale, Diesel, Zoo Town and American Eagle.

Swimsuits

When it comes to swimwear, there is a wide variety of choices. You can pick from plaid, floral, stripes, polka-dots, sparkly, camouflage, etc. One of the most popular choices is from Ed Hardy. Ed Hardy has a line of swimsuits that feature designs with love,

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Hollister has a line of summer dresses for the warmer days. The summer dresses have a wide variety, from floral print to solid colors. The color pallette consists of mostly navy blues, dark pinks, greens and whites. Sinful Neon Swimsuit Photo • Buckle.com

While most men may not be a fan of wearing rhinestones, swim trunks are a good way to stand out at the beach or pool. For those who don’t want to be too bold, solid colors can be found in any store and are a simple choice. For those who prefer more of a pattern, plaid and stripes are a safe choice. In some cases camoflauge is okay. Some designer’s have a line of swim trunks with designs that add a manly flare.

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10 Spring Break| Western U.S.

Western U.S. has opportunities for all travelers -Erin Finley Spring Break is a great time to travel with friends or family. There are many hidden treasures all over the United States if you just look in the right places.Some families stay close to home for Spring Break and others may venture far away from their place of residence. One great destination for Spring Break is the western United States, with states stuch as Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Hawaii and Alaska. (To view travel destinations in Utah, Alaska and Idaho, visit our website at www.dchsdodger.com.) Although traveling to the west can be a long trip, it can be a great one. The landscape is very different and offers a nice contrast to the flat ground of Kansas. Whether you drive there (you will probably need more than a week to appropriately see the sights) or fly, the trip will be something you can remember for a long time.

passengers on a sight-seeing tour of San Francisco (on land and in water). Flower Power Haight-Ashbury Walking TourThis walking tour takes visitors on a whimsical journey through past hippie neighborhoods. Fisherman’s Wharf- Fisherman’s Wharf is known for its seafood restaurants and live sea lions.

Anaheim. Disneyland opened in 1955 and offers rides such as Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. La Brea Tar Pits- The La Brea Tar Pits were formed 40,000 years ago. They are oily lagoons that lured prehistoric animals to their death.

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Hollywood Walk of Fame- The Hollywood Walk of Fame consists of over 2,000 brass plaques commemorating various people. Hollywood Wax Museum- The wax museum houses various replicas of Hollywood celebrities Universal Studios HollywoodThis theme park provides guests with a look at the making of television and movies.

3D Center of Art and Photography- This museum displays antique and contemporary 3D images, equipment and books. The museum can be viewed in 3D glasses. U.S.S. Blueback- Outside of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is the U.S.S. Blueback. This submarine is the last dieselelectric submarine built by the Navy. Oregon Zoo- The Oregon Zoo has a simulation of the Cascade Mountains, complete with mountain goats and a snow cave. The Oregon Zoo also has Great Northwest, African Rain Forest, and Africa Savanna exhibits. Portland Underground ToursThe Underground tours offer a glimpse of the underground passageways where shady business deals took place. Ghost Tours are also offered. Mt. Hood National Scenic Byway- The Mt. Hood Scenic Byway begins in Portland and continues east. By driving on this byway, you will be able to view

San Francisco

Chinatown- More Chinese people live in this city-within-a-city than any other place except China. Chinatown is filled with tearooms, shops and temples. Golden Gate Bridge- The Golden Gate Bridge is 8,981 ft. long and its two towers are 746 ft. above the water. The bridge can be crossed by foot, bicycle or car. Duck Tour- The amphibious World War II landing craft takes

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Hatfield Marine Science CenterOregon State University’s coastal campus uses this center for research and education. The center has aquariums and tide pools as well as interactive exhibits. Marine Discovery Tours- A twohour boat ride will let you explore the ocean, bay and river. Visitors will see gray whales, sea lions, porpoises and coastal birds. Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area- A short drive into the mountains will provide you the chance to explore tide pools as well as the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, which was built in 1871.

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Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic ViewpointThis area connects a river to the ocean and overlooks scenic bluffs. It is a popular place for photographers. Heceta Head Lighthouse looks out onto the ocean.

Bandon

Bandon is a small tourist town that offers a great beach. Although the Pacific Ocean is usually cold, Bandon offers a great view of the ocean as well as a beautiful beach. Whale sightings can be seen from Bullard’s Beach State Park. Bandon is also home to the Coquille River Lighthouse.

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Riverfront Park- This large, 100acre park is centered around the roaring Spokane River. This river eventually flows over Spokane Falls. Riverfront Park was the location of the Expo ’74 and many of the attractions are still there from the world’s fair. The Riverfront Park contains the Looff Carousel and the Spokane Falls Skyride. The Spokane Falls Skyride is a closed gondola that takes you across the roaring Spokane Falls. The park also has amusement rides, an interactive fountain and an outdoor seasonal ice rink.

accordions, pianos, and guitars. Experience Music Project- The Experience Music Project is a museum that explores American music through interactive exhibits. The museum also houses music memorabilia and visitors are able to make their own music in the Sound Lab. Ride the Ducks- This exciting tour bus/boat will take you around the city. The tours are whimsical and

Seattle

Seattle is also known as the Emerald City and is the 44th U.S city in average annual rainfall. Famous TV shows such as Frasier and Grey’s Anatomy are set in Seattle. International DistrictInternational District is home to Seattle’s Chinatown. Little Saigon is also located on the eastern edge of the International District. Pike Place Market- This farmer’s market is a must-see for anybody visiting the Seattle area. Stalls are filled with fresh produce, seafood, flowers and handicrafts. Beautiful bouquets of flowers are available for purchase at very low prices. One highlights of the trip is Pike Place Fish. Occasionally, a worker will toss the fish from behind the counter to an awaiting fishmonger. Pike Place Market is also filled with souvenirs. Bakeries are scattered throughout the market and offer many delicacies. Musicians are also present at the market and play various instruments, such as

built for the 1962 World’s Fair. The observation deck is 520 feet above the ground. The entire building is 605 feet tall. The observation deck offers a view of Puget Sound as well as the Cascade and Olympic mountains. Guests that don’t enjoy heights can wait in the gift shop below and peruse the various souvenirs. However, it should be noted that souvenirs are much cheaper at the gift shops outside of the Space Needle. The Space Needle also has a revolving restaurant below the observation deck. Ferry to Bainbridge IslandBainbridge Island is a small island about 30 minutes from Seattle. The ferry will take you there and back. The ferry is a fun experience and offers a great view of the Seattle skyline.

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Mt. Rainier

Hawaii

The summit of Mt. Rainier is 14,411 ft. and can be seen from Seattle. Mt. Rainier is a dormant, but not extinct, volcano. Only two entrances to the mountain are open year-round. Trout fishing is also available.

Mount St. Helens

full of comedy. The tour is perfect for children and fun-loving adults. The “Duck” is a World War II amphibious vehicle that can travel on land and in the water. The tour travels around downtown Seattle, as well as Lake Union. Space Needle- The Seattle Space Needle is the iconic image of Seattle. The Space Needle was

Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980. The roads to the mountain are open from late May to October. Various visitor centers are scattered around the mountain and offer videos and pictures of the eruption.

Nevada

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is like a theme park for adults. It is filled with expensive hotels, faux erupting volcanoes and hundreds of themed casinos.

The Death Valley National Monument passes right by the atomic testing grounds. Death Valley should be toured from October to April. If you plan on driving through Death Valley in the summer, make sure to fill your tank with gas and take plenty of water for you and your car.

Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is located on the California and Nevada border and provides sparkling water for everyone to enjoy.

Arizona

Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon offers guests the chance to experience the beauty of nature. Guests can hike the canyon or travel the waters.

Makapu’u

Located in east Oahu, this site offers visitors a glimpse of an extinct volcano as well as a natural aquarium. This is also a great place for surfing and snorkeling. Hanauma Bay- This bay is a reef haven for you. The beach draws snorkelers and sunbathers.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

This 229,277-acre park begins at sea level and reaches up 13,677 ft. This park contains Chain of Craters Road and you can occasionally view the steam rising from the lava that is entering the Pacific ocean. *Information for this article was taken from AAA travel books. Visit their website at www.aaa.com.

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12 Spring Break| Southeastern U.S.

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Southeastern U.S. offers beaches, casinos, hiking and more -Josie Zordel It’s that time of year, Spring Break, and you know what that means. It’s time to travel; but, where are you going to travel? You could go out of the country, but if you would rather stay closer to home, there are a lot of places and activities for you. The Southeastern part of America has a lot to offer, especially if you are 21 or older. Adults can go on Casino Tours. The casinos offer 24hour action of live entertainment, slot machines, games and fine dining. However, if you get tired of the games and gambling, take a cruise of the Mississippi on the Tunica Queen. Tunica offers its travelers the Tunica River Park, a one-of-a-kind interpretive center offering a rich history of the river. If you would rather go to the beaches, there are many from which to choose, including South Carolina’s North Myrtle Beach, which is known as the “Entertainment Capital of the East Coast.” Myrtle Beach offers more than just endless beach; it also offers 120 golf courses, plentiful shopping and unlimited live entertainment. The beaches are family-friendly and gorgeous. However, if you’re not the beach type of person, you can travel one state away and watch some racing. North Carolina offers the Lowe’s Motor Speedway, which is sure to be a fun- and thrillseeking experience. Lowe’s Motor Speedway is home to three annual NASCAR races, and while there,

you can take a “Feel the Thrill Tour.” While on the tour, you will get to visit the winner’s circle, visit the NEXTEL Cup garage, see

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the pits and ride in the Speedway van. You can also sign up for the Richard Petty Driving Experience or the Jeff Gordon Racing School, where you can drive or ride in a racecar that hits speeds of 180 mph. If you do prefer some water time while in North Carolina, you can head over to the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte. The center offers the world’s largest man-made river, which is also home to training and trails for the American Olympic team. While at the center, you can go rafting or kayaking or enjoy a nice calm paddle in the flatwater. However, if you would prefer to stay dry, the center also offer biking and hiking. If you would just rather have “fun in the sun” all day, you can also do that in Florida. Florida also offers beaches. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., offers many things for tourists. You can sit on their smooth sandy beaches and enjoy the ocean breeze and warm sun or go out and enjoy

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the city. “I’m excited to go to Fort Lauderdale this Spring Break because it’s my first time going

there and I get to fly by myself,” said Kyelee Buehne, 12. “I’m going to Fort Lauderdale to see my family.” Other than visiting family and enjoying the beach, you can take a walk on the Hollywood Oceanfront Boardwalk. The boardwalk is 2.2 miles long and offers dramatic coastal views of Hollywood Beach. The walk also offers bike

and jogging paths, as well as outdoor cafes. While in Florida, you can go to Daytona Beach, Miami, and take cruises. “Florida is a great place to vacation. The weather and people are great,” said Justin Briggs, DCHS basketball coach. One of the most popular things Florida offers is its cruises to Key West. Key West is home of the world’s most beautiful sunsets, and has been called home by Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett. Key West’s atmosphere is relaxed and the people are friendly. “My favorite part of visiting Florida is being able to spend time with my family,” said Briggs. The Southeastern part of the United States offers everything from beaches to casinos to hikes and race cars. What more could you ask for on a vacation? For more information, visit www.travelusa.com.

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-Alysia Garvalena & Technology Museum is a great Spring Break is here, which place to learn if you are interested means it’s time to take a break in science and technology. The from school and enjoy some time museum has displays on space off. What’s a better way to do that technology, trains and astronomy. then to go out of the country? This museum also has the Crazy Canada offers Kitchen, which a wide variety of is a lopsided different tourist restaurant whose attractions ,such floor dips at about as national parks, 10 degrees so you skiing, museums are eating at an and tons of great angle. For those food. who are interested The province in photography, of Quebec is then the Canadian full of literature, Museum of music, art, food Contemporary and great scenery. Photography is a The city of great place with Toronto has some rotating exhibits of the biggest to teach all about tourist attractions. Photo • Michal Zimmer, (flickr) photography. The CN Tower was built as a communications Newfoundland, in northern tower, but at the top of the tower Canada, has North America’s is the gourmet restaurant, 360°. oldest city, as well as mountains The restaurant sits 1659 feet in and parks. Marble Mountain is a the air and outside the windows is snow resort with 37 runs and an the gorgeous scenery. The menu average of 16 feet of snowfall, prices range anywhere from $32 to which makes it a great place to ski about $65, but the elevator ride up and snowboard. and down is free. Canada is a great place to get Quebec also has numerous away and shred some snow or just museums. Ottawa has four major relax in a gorgeous park. No matter museums, including the Canadian what your plans are, this country Agriculture Museum, which has has many activities that can make over 500 hectares of gardens and your Spring Break one you will ranches and the Canadian Aviation remember. Museum, which has at least 120 For more information, visit different types of aircraft on www.lonelyplanet.com/canada. display. The Canadian Science

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-Luke Bunker Buckingham Palace, and will be This Spring Break will be taking a nightly ride on the London taking one DCHS student to Eye. In Paris, I will be going to the Europe. More specifically, London Moulin Rouge. This is what I’m and Paris. most looking forward to! Also, “For Spring Break, I will be I will be going to Versailles, the going to London for four days and Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and to then taking every shoe the English store I can Channel tunnel find.” to Paris, France This will for four days,” be Davis’ first said AlexMarie trip to Europe, Davis, 12. and she is Davis will excited for the be going on the Photo • Olivier Bruchez (flickr) e x p e r i e n c e s trip with her she will have. parents, Lloyd and Tamara Davis. “I’m so excited to be going to They have many activities planned Europe because I’ve never been for each city. before,” said Davis. “I’m excited “In London, I’m going to be to experience the new cultures, staying at the famous Grosvenor fashions and food! I’m also House Hotel,” said Davis. “I will looking forward to experiencing be going on tours to the Tower the art because that’s what I want of London, Stonehenge, Bath, to study for the rest of my life.”

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A State of Bliss

México, Central and South America offer tourists great views, food, culture

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-Leann Manriquez The food, music, ambiance and culture are what make México what it is México is full of beauty and decadent food. Aromas drift from the street vendors’ carts as you walk by and the local Mercado workers shout their prices and products, tempting you with slices of fresh fruit. Mercados sell anything from piñatas and cloth to food and flowers. Each vendor has a specific style; some prefer to let their products speak for themselves, laying them out in tantalizing combinations, while others sweet talk their customers. The best food can also be found on the streets. While you eat and enjoy the view, you can even by serenaded by the local musician. If you want a beachside vista and exotic locales, visit Cancun, where there is an abundance of attractions. If you want to swim and enjoy local marine life, visit Isla Mujeres, where there is a mirror pool for swimming or you can snorkel in the clear ocean. In Xcaret, a day is not enough to see everything it has to offer. It has viewing pools where you can see aquatic life and many gardens and nature walks. They also offer a variety of shows throughout the day and its most spectacular one

is at night, where you travel to the past to join the Mayans and watch México evolve to what it is now. In Belize, snorkeling and diving are available. The waters are always at a comfortable 80 degrees and reefs can be seen for miles. The most popular diving spot is the Ambergris Cave. The Blue Cave also offers divers a spectacular view. The cave is a dormant volcano covered in stalactite. If you’re looking for a link to the past, travel to the Caracol Mayan Ruins. An equally memorable diversion is the island of adventure. Cozumel offers attractions such as snorkeling, parasailing, surfing and snorkeling. You can roam the seas in a glass-bottom boat or even go below the seas in the Atlantis submarine. “The beaches, shops and the nearby sites were wonderful,” said Ethan Reimer, 12. “We embraced the culture and attempted to speak Spanish with some locals, but they just responded back in English.” English teacher Kirsten Bangerter also had the opportunity to travel to Cozumel. “The ocean water was beautiful, [and there were] the fish tacos, the delicious fruit and the beautiful scenery that’s Cozumel,” said Bangerter. “My husband and I also went sailing on a little sailboat.”

Acapulco is another oceanside location that has much to offer. You can take a cruise to an island and relax on the beach or you can try your hand at scuba diving and explore the ocean beauty. At night, enjoy the view from a café shop, where you might even spot cliff divers jumping off La Quebrada. “Pretty and blue: that’s the ocean in Acapulco,” said Laura Verduzco, 12. “After a day at the beach, we walked down its streets and ate ice cream.” Ice cream in México has a multitude of flavors, from the simplest strawberry to its rich avocado. They even have a flavor called the kiss of an angel. México holds many jewels, but its most precious one is at the heart of the country in México City, D.F. The church built in honor of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe is at the heart of the city, where it contains the cloak of Juan Diego with the image of her form upon it. Mass is held every day at every hour in the New Basilica. Many individuals make the journey to this city to view the cloak and to pray to her. “People were walking on their knees from the street to the church,” said Bryan Sanchez, 11. “I was surprised by the number of people there and admired their devotion.” Traveling farther south, temperatures rise and so does the excitement. Brazil offers many exciting

and exotic excursions. Amazonia National Park covers 40% of Brazil and is host to many amazing animals and plants. Another breathtaking site is the Iguassu Falls or Iguacu Falls. These falls form the border separating Brazil from Argentina and Paraguay. If relaxing is not your intention for this year’s spring break, then visit the Rio de Janeiro. Rio is full of chaos and color and will wake you up as you journey through its streets and visit its gardens, beaches and the famous statue of Christ. Your taste buds will be confused when you visit Rio because not only does it offer the typical Brazilian cuisine, but also French, Italian, Japanese and Italian dishes. If you wish to cross the Iguassu falls into Argentina, then you can visit a darker attraction in Argentina called the La Recoleta Cemetery, where Eva Perón, an influential and beloved first lady during the 1940s, lies in eternal rest. From there you can gallivant to the Plaza Dorrego in San Telmo, where art and dance combine to form a rich attraction and where you can spend the day exploring the museums or doing the tango. As you can tell, nothing about these places is bland. Food melts in your mouth while music caresses your ears. The climate makes you forget about the existence of snow or cold and its cities are like magnets, pulling you in with its charm seducing you into a state of bliss.

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Sit back, relax and let the washing tides soothe all your stress away -Austin Ridenour That breeze in your hair, the palm trees swooshing back and forth, and drinking out of a coconut... That’s just the tip of the iceberg for things you can do in the Caribbean islands on your Spring Break vacation. The Caribbean islands offer a variety of things to do. The Caribbean islands are made up of a group of islands that are in the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean islands host millions of tourists each year. Most tourists come during spring break to party and do other activities. The following are just a few places and activities that you can do this Spring Break if you will be going to the Caribbean islands. The Bahamas: The Bahamas are a group of islands that lie within the Caribbean islands. The Bahamas host most tourists

that come to the Caribbean for vacation. The Bahamas is a great place to visit because of the year-

stay worthwhile. Barbados: If the name of this destination doesn’t hook

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round warm temperatures. Scuba diving is a major activity in The Bahamas. The clear water allows tourists to scuba dive anytime during the year. Visitors can also take a walk along the beautiful beach and tour the scenery. There are many things that you can do in The Bahamas that will make your

you enough to come and visit, then many of it’s features will. Barbados is different because it is separated from the arc of islands that make up the Caribbean islands. Even though it is far from the other islands, Barbados still has a lot to offer, with public beaches and its many varieties of

dining. Barbados is also known as a surfing hotspot and attracts many surfers each year. Jamaica: Jamaica, home to jazz music and many successful R&B artists, is known as one of the most popular and well-known Caribbean islands. Jamaica is one of the most populated islands in the Caribbean, mainly due to its relatively large size. With Jamaica having such a well-known past of successful rappers and R&B singers, there is a lot of talent yet to be discovered at local clubs. Jamaica is one of the few Caribbean islands that offer smany activities other than things just related to the ocean.

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16 Spring Break|Staff Plans

Teachers and staff make plans for Spring Break -Luke Bunker One facet of Spring Break that many readers might not consider is that teachers and staff, too, get to enjoy a week off. For some, it will be a break from the chills of winter, an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, do a bit of traveling, or a combination of each of these. For Bruce Austin, Horticulture teacher at DCHS, Spring Break will provide an opportunity to start doing his spring gardening. “Winter is a long, long time for a person with a green thumb!” said Austin. “I will clean out my flower beds, power-rake the lawn, plant some rose bushes and build another hole to the miniature golf course we are building in our backyard.” For Kara Huck, English teacher, the break will allow her to spend some time “hopefully” finishing a remodel of her home. “I will, hopefully, be putting my house back together!” said

Huck. “We’ve been remodeling since about September, so my life has been upside down for much too long.” On a similar note, Janet Keeten, special education teacher, plans on “staying home and cleaning.”

she goes to Cancun, Mexico, to take part in what has become a family tradition. “Our family has been going there annually for the past five years, thanks to my grandparents purchasing a timeshare for us!”

“It’s my favorite week of the year - relaxing, sun, time with the family, and spending time on the beautiful beaches of Cancun.” For another teacher, the week will let her spend time skiing in Colorado. “My husband Kelly and I are planning to go skiing over Spring Break with our sons and some of their friends in Colorado,” said Roxanne Dowling, special education teacher. Pending the weather, Maria Ramirez, Spanish teacher, plans on “going to Chicago to visit friends.” Erica Fleeman, director of bands, will also be traveling when

said Fleeman. “It’s my favorite week of the year - relaxing, sun, time with family, and spending time on the beautiful beaches of Cancun. This year will be extra special since I will be going with my new husband. In years past, we’ve had 15-20 family members together at the resort, so it’s a fun time for our family!” For other teachers, like Alice Tallent and Debbie Jones, both English teachers, the buffer period between the two quarters will

allow them to spend time with their respective families. “I am looking forward to Spring Break because I plan to head to Lenexa and provide ‘daycare’ for my one-year-old grandson, Forest, while his regular sitter is taking a break,” said Tallent. “My Spring Break plans include some travel to see family in Springfield, Mo., and keeping my 17-month-old granddaughter Iris while her parents take a brief trip to Louisiana!” said Jones. “I am excitedly looking forward to my Spring Break!” Whether their Spring Break plans take them to another state or another country, visiting family or spending time with friends, or perhaps doing a little work around the house or garden, teachers and staff at DCHS will, like their students, have a week off in which to make it happen.

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