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May 2014 LVI-9
Dallin Aston is a star shooting up from Granger By Kaitlin Cluff IT IS NOT easy to go to school, to be a lead actor in the school musical, to maintain a website that is basically driving a music career and to find time to record several new songs, but Dallin Aston (10) makes it look easy. Only a sophomore, yet he seems to be skyrocketing toward success, and everyone is starting to get interested in his music. “I think it’s amazing, it sounds great. I really like listening to it and I love how dedicated he is to it; I think he tries to make it as much of his own as he can. He is super-talented. I can tell that he not only writes for himself, but for the enjoyment of other people,” Kelsey Barffuson (10) said. Aston started his Facebook musician page on April 16 and already has quite a bit of buzz surrounding it. “I think it’s great. It will help him get himself and his music out
there,” Gillian Rosier (10) said. He has 72 likes on his page and 29 people are talking about the page. In the short time that Aston has had his page up, he has already released four songs, three of which are from “Find New Hope”, his first album, with one from his second album, “Shooting Stars”. It is expected to come out this fall. “To be honest, I haven’t really looked at it yet, but I’ve heard it’s amazing,” Bryson Beacham (10) said. Neither of Aston’s albums is actually finished, he still has recording to do, but he is working hard to get them finished and available for sale. “It’s a great way to show people his music and get his name out there. I’m glad he did it because now his music is easily accessible,” Victoria Wynn (10) said. His website will be getting a lot
of buzz very soon. “I think it’s a great start. One thing I really think is cool is that he is not afraid to show people his music. He is ready to put it out there and show people what he’s got,” Wynn said. Another thing to consider for the up-and-coming musician is whether or not he will have a career with this later in life. It is an awesome thing to consider that someone from Granger could one day be famous. “He’s super-talented and he deserves a career and to be famous,” Beacham said. Now that would be exciting, and Aston is as excited as his fans. “I want it to become something that people enjoy and look forward to. Something that people get excited about, you know? I want it to become big enough that people can actually hear my music,” Aston said. Of course, with any passion,
there has to be a beginning, a source of inspiration. “My parents definitely gave me inspiration but not necessarily directly on music. The things that have happened in my family have provided a need to express feelings. When I picked up my first guitar, I knew that was how I’d do it,” he said. “Metallica was my favorite band for a long time, and I definitely think they have had an influence on me. But really, it’s people like Tyler Ward, Alex Goot and Lindsey Stirling who have given me a lot of hope. They they started out on YouTube as people who just wanted to be heard, and they’ve become amazing,” Aston said. Well it’s obvious that Aston has a lot of support around him. Remember to view his Facebook page and listen to his music. He’s always seeking advice and support from his fellow Lancers to further him in this adventure.
Spyhop’s studio might be located in a sketchy neighborhood, but that doesn’t stop Dallin Aston from recording his music for everyone to hear.
What to expect during graduation: day and night By Lyndsey Xa THE DAY most seniors have been looking forward to since they have entered high school is just around the corner. This year’s graduation will be held at the Maverik Center on June 5 at 7:00 p.m. The 2014 class will have the highest percentage of graduating students in the past five years and will also be the largest graduating class from Granger with over 500 graduates. On the morning of graduation (June 5), there will be a mandatory graduation practice at 7:30 a.m. for all seniors. This is to make sure that graduation runs smoothly and without kinks. Ms. Parrish and Ms. Peterson are in charge of graduation this
“We’ll be changing the lineup, year. “We are in charge of making sure everything is on schedule,” and girls and boys will be mixed,” Ms. Parrish said, “We’re also Ms. Peterson said. “There should be no problem not alphabetizing, so you have with seating everyone’s family the option to sit by your friends. There will be and friends,” some moniMs. Parrish toring of the said. Familineup in the lies should tunnel. We plan on arwant graduariving earlier if they have tion to be fun, a large party but orderly.” and want to “A reason sit together. we’re not alWith such phabetizing a big class is because we come a few Seniors count the days until graduation. want the auchanges. The classic tradition of dience to cheer for every graduseparating the class by gender ate,” Parrish said. will no longer be part of the grad“The lineup will for the most uation tradition at Granger High. part go boy, girl, boy, girl,” Ms.
Peterson said. Other than the different seating arrangements, the schedule for graduation should flow as normal. The Madrigals will perform and there will be speeches from the senior class president, valedictorian, and salutatorian. Graduation should end right around 9:00 p.m. making the graduation ceremony just around two hours. After graduation, Granger will host Break Out, an all night party for seniors from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. The pool and basketball courts will be open, and there will be a climbing wall, a blow-up screen for video games, a blowup obstacle course and free food will be served. There will also be games and gift card give-aways.
Young Lancers already driving
By Stephanie Garcia-Muro IT’S THE end of the year and as time goes by, more and more students get behind the wheel. Most of Granger Lancers start driving at a very young age and improve their driving skills over time. Marcela Medrano (12) said she started driving when she was 14 years old, and it was a bit scary driving on her own. Medrano also said driving has allowed her to be more independent, she has shown her parents that she’s a responsible driver and now has her own car to get around in. But Medrano isn’t the only one that started driving at a young age. Fernando Garcia (10) said he started driving when he was only 14 years old. Garcia also said that he’s become more independent and responsible behind the wheel. “When my parents would get in the car with me they’d tell me to be careful and keep my eyes on the road,” Garcia said. “It was kinda scary at first, but after the first couple times driving alone, I was good on my own.” Garcia now has his own truck. Joseph Gonzales (10) started driving when he was 12 years old. “I would always drive around when I was near my uncle. Most of the time he’d let me borrow his truck, and that’s how I learned,” Gonzales said. He also said that there’s been a couple times where he’s had road rage. Some of the things Gonzales has heard from his parents while driving with them were ‘Don’t go too fast,’ ‘Slow down,’ or what most parents say, ‘KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD.’ Gonzales has shown a lot of responsibility and now has his own car, but he isn’t the only one that drives to school daily. Elvis Palic (11) said he has his own car and is able to get to school, work and everywhere else on his own. “When I started driving on my own I thought it was fun, I loved it,” Palic said. “I’ve became more independent and responsible, well that’s what my family says, but my friends don’t think so,” he said. He has also gotten road rage before and says he’s been able to control it and doesn’t get it as much anymore. Controlling road rage and avoiding other poor drivers is really important.
Joseph Gonzales started driving when he was 12 years old.
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