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August 2015 LVIII-1
Lancer leaders attend first annual summit By Kaitlin Cluff “STAND up, stand strong, stand together,” was the chant that was said many times throughout the first Lancer leadership summit. On July 13 and 14, Lancers from many different clubs and associations throughout Granger High School participated in this first summit. Granger faculty had been planning this summit for six months before it actually occurred, but Lancers weren’t told much except to show up with a good attitude and be ready to work for two days. Many Lancers had preconceived ideas about the summit. “I thought we would be doing things with leadership skills and teambuilding games,” Ben Hansen (12) said. Others didn’t have such specific expectations. “I expected it to be friendly and have good ideas to improve Granger High,” Jessica Winder (11) said. But boy were they surprised after the first day was over.
The first day was labeled as “family day.” Basically the administrators, teachers, and students involved all participated in activities to get to know each other better. The purpose of this was so everyone could come together and work better together rather than just be a bunch of strangers sharing their opinions. These activities consisted of Lancers sharing intimate details with each other about their personal beliefs on different issues such as gay marriage, interracial relationships, and Granger’s reputation. After many activities, the day ended with personal circles. A mix of teachers and students were put into circles of about ten people and were asked to dig down really deep about themselves. The students and staff shared things that others would only know if they ‘really’ knew them. Then a couple of students chose to get up and share their own personal stories. So many
people related to the stories that were told. Many students and teachers shed tears, and it was obvious that Granger students have more in common than they thought. “I was so moved by all of the stories that were shared. It opened my eyes to what people are really going through and how they handle situations,” Katie Tanner (11) said. For some Lancers, participating in the get-to-know-each-other activities really hit home. “I was really shocked. We learned so much about each other, and it made me realize just how much we all have in common. There was so much emotion. I think that it was amazing,” Dayna Rasmussen (11) said. By the second day, Lancers were ready to get to work. The second day was for discussing issues at Granger that students felt needed to be addressed. Many students spoke up and were heard by students and faculty. “I realize how much school
spirit Granger could have and how great our school could be,” Tanner said. It was easy to see that some Lancers really took advantage of the opportunity. “It was extremely refreshing to be able to voice our concerns and solutions for Granger’s problems. I feel as though we informed the administration about the students’ opinions, thus creating a basis for understanding that will eventually lead to great changes,” Angel Herrera (12) said. Throughout the summit, Lancers, teachers and faculty all held up the ‘I love you sign’ when they related to powerful words or strong emotions. “I thought it was a different way to show sympathy, love, and ‘I get you,’ ” Winder said. It can easily be said that everyone who participated was content with the summit and the results they expected from it. “Accept others to be accepted. We all want the same thing, to feel continued on page 2
Lancers make history while participating in the first annual Lancer leadership summit.
Students should prepare with these locker must haves Opinion by Brianna Puga WELCOME to another great year at Granger High School! All teenagers entering high school should have an emergency kit in a locker. High school is full of surprises, but these items will help solve some common problems. Everybody has had an issue at school like when your hair gets messed up, when your hands get really dry, or when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed and you want to change. That is why it is important to have some kind of emergency kit in your school locker. The number one thing you should have in your locker is hygiene items like deodorant, perfume, lotion, and girl products. When gym class is over, you can
perhaps take a shower and put on all the necessary things like perfume, lotion, and deodorant so it is a good idea to keep those products in your locker. I believe that every teenager should keep extra money in his or her locker, in case of an emergency. If you don’t have lunch money or if you have to pay a last-minute fee in a class, you can just grab that money from your locker and problem solved! Everybody has at least one bad hair day! That’s why you should definitely keep a hairbrush, comb, rubber bands, and bobby pins in your locker along with a can of hairspray or mousse. In between classes or during lunch you could just sneak into the restrooms and quickly fix up your flop and ta da!
Your hair looks back to normal! Or grab that Granger-branded hat off your locker hook. That was easy. We all know that we have our special someone at school, right? If you ate some Crazy Bread sticks after lunch, your hunny might not like the smell of your garlic breath! So to prevent that from ever happening, it is a good idea to keep gum, mints, or even an extra toothbrush and toothpaste in your locker. It may be weird knowing that there is toothpaste and a toothbrush in your locker, but it will be worth it when it comes down to an emergency. Let’s face it, us teenagers are clumsy right? Imagine going to lunch and accidentally spilling
some milk on your brand new jeans and having to walk around school all day with a big stain on your jeans. Or what if you spill some tomato sauce on your shirt? If you store an extra set of clothes in your locker, then you wouldn’t have a problem with stains on your clothes. Just go to your, locker grab the clothes, and change in the restroom! This last item that I am going to state is going to be very important. In your locker, you should have your backup girl products and makeup. If you have a pesky pimple in the middle of your forehead, then it could be really easy to rush to your locker to grab your powder or foundation and have that pimple covered for the rest of the school day!
Dress code & fashion clash
By Andrea Lomeli LANCERS are coming back from summer with their heads still in the heat, and their style, too. Sure, some of this generation’s latest trends are crop tops and high-waisted shorts, but here at Granger, those fashion trends don’t match the school dress code. Last year, some teachers and Lancers had a problem with enforcing these rules. Trying to stop students and have them obey may be very difficult for teachers and staff who enforce these rules. Especially for the male teachers and staff. “It’s very uncomfortable for male teachers to enforce dress code with female students and students with hats or inapropriate clothing get defensive and create a bigger distraction and take away from important teaching time,” Mr. Eden said. “It is a hard balance to find.” Ms. Gaskins described the usual patterns of dress code violations she sees throughout the school year. “The beginning of the year and the end of the year are the worst just because it’s warmer outside. It’s not a fashion show; it’s a school. They need to learn how to dress to be ready to learn,” she said. “For the boys, it was usually the inappropriate shirts and hats that they know they shouldn’t be wearing, but they do anyways. With girls it’s usually shorter shirts or shorts that don’t cover everything that needs to be covered,” Ms. Gaskins said. Some students agree with both Mr. Eden and Ms. Gaskins. Here’s a Lancer alumnae who shared her thoughts and advice on the school dress code for students: “I have a lot of thoughts on this. I see a lot girls that show their stomachs, that’s especially the freshman,” Adriana Orozco (‘15) said. Students shouldn’t feel pressured to break the school dress code just because they see their peers taking those risks. Especially when it’s the beginning of the school year. “I think everyone should just wear t-shirts and or maybe just wear uniforms,” Orozco said. It’s not that other students are trying to bad mouth and criticize each other, but sometimes Lancers might know or understand how awkward some students feel with these violations. “Girls that do not dress appropriately make the girls that do feel uncomfortable,” Orozco said. So students should try to keep in mind the school dress code. It will help the staff and also other fellow Lancers. Also Lancers don’t have to break the school dress code to be in trend -- there are plenty of cool styles that they can try to pull off.
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Lancer Summit
continued from page 1 loved and wanted,” Tanner said. The summit’s purpose was to try and make this school year better in many ways. Granger is a good school, but it can be a great school. “Change begins with us as an individual. You cannot ask society to change if you, as a part of society, will not. Improving Granger must begin with each person for it to ever become universally accepted,” Herrera said. Granger has a lot to look forward to from the administration, teachers, and students this school year, so stand up, stand strong, and stand together as a friend in the hallway, a student in the classroom, and as individuals everywhere. Students and teachers throughout Granger are ready to help make this year the best yet.
Raw Bean coffee shop is delightful Review by Ada Stott RAW BEAN coffee shop and drive-thru is located at 611 south West Temple in downtown Salt Lake and offers tea, coffee and small desserts such as cookies and muffins to go with your coffee. Whether you spend some time inside, or take a quick way through the drive-thru, your service is amazing and your drink is delicious. Raw Bean also has a drive-thru only location at 1663 West 7000 South. For regular visitors, they offer a “frequent sipper stamp card,” and you may end up being a regular visitor after your experience. When you enter the cute little shop, you are flooded with the smell of coffee beans and different flavors. The coffee shop has many flavors of coffee, hot or cold, so whatever the weather, you can be happy. The staff is very friendly and asks about your day and starts conversations. I personally like this coffee house because they offer almond milk or soymilk as a replacement for vegans or anyone who’s lactose intolerant. When I stopped in at Raw Bean, I ordered toasted marshmallow mocha, hot, with almond milk, and fell in love with the homey surroundings and delicious coffee.
Trust these Lancers’ tips for organization By Krista LeFevre ORGANIZATION is a key factor to making it through these crazy four years called high school. “I stay organized with binders and folders. I put all of my papers in the correct folders that they need to be in,” Morgan Varney (10) said. She makes sure that each of her classes has a designated place in her folder so she does not lose her head. Planners were also a very big thing for the freshmen two years ago, but this year not so much. The students were asked about how they used their planner. “I do not use my planner for school. I put reminders in my phone for when things are due and it notifies me. It’s a lot easier than using the planner the school gives me,” Varney said. She has not used her school planners, because she does not feel that it helped her stay organized. “A tip I would give to incoming freshmen on how to stay organized is to have a section in your binder for each class and be careful with your homework,” Varney said. She wanted to give this tip to make sure that all incoming freshmen are ready for their high school years. “You’re more known in junior high,” Mustafa Muskic (10) said. He said high school was different because there were more people here who didn’t necessarily know or want to know who the
freshmen are. “Meet due dates, have a folder for each class and make sure they aren’t the same colors, even though it sounds like a stupid thing to do it really helps,” Mus-
through the school year. “I have sections for each class and because I worry about school I have some homework apps on my phone that I use all the time,” Fatima Halilcevic (10) said.
Luis Celis (11) looking fabulous with a binder system everyone should admire.
kic said. This is what helps him in school, and he thinks that new Lancers should use these tips. Other freshmen have the same views as Muskic about whether high school is different from junior high. “You lose track of a lot of friends,” Rebecca Beckman (10) said. Her views were this because kids get into this really big school with more classes, and then some friends they had before seem to kind of disappear. Kids are starting to use their phones a lot more for school relations and to help them make it
She is so thankful for the mobile devices that help her keep up at Granger High School. “Do not let your backpack get messy. There are a ton of kids here and their backpacks are messy, and I think that it is hurting them in school. You need to keep it clean and make sure that you take care for the whole year,” Halilcevic said. This is the tip that has helped her the absolute most this year, and she could see it helping a lot more students in the future. “These apps make sure that I get things done on time for my
classes,” Halilcevic said. She would recommend these apps to all the kids in school, especially the newcomers. “Have fun in school but still take is seriously because school is important, and you need to stay focused,” Ericka Mendoza (10) said. This is the biggest tip that she would give to the new freshmen coming in for next year. “I use my phone also. It reminds and alerts me when stuff is coming up and when the due dates are,” Mendoza said. She is proud to live in a generation where the technology can help her achieve all the things she wants in life. “AVID has really helped me stay organized. I have two binders, one for A-Day and one for B-Day,” Bogar Diaz (10) said. He thinks AVID would be a great thing for every student, no matter what grade. If Lancers need help with organization, AVID is the class for them. “Don’t stress out about all the papers and don’t lose anything, or you could get behind in classes and it could be hard to catch up,” Diaz said. He wants to make sure that all of the new Lancers succeed and this is one way he thinks they could do it. High school sounds like a really scary thing, but with these tips it will be a lot easier. So, from these former freshmen to the class of 2019, “Keep up the organization.”
Explore the ins and outs of being a GTI student Opinion by Amy Alcantara THE GRANITE Technical Institute (GTI) is a school where they have career opportunities. They have six different departments. Which include: aviation, culinary arts, health science, technology engineering, information technology, and agriculture science. The opportunities they offer are endless with many classes that are offered. The school has many collegecareer readiness classes, from chef prep to bio manufacturing. Any student from the Granite District can go to the GTI. The only thing needed is 2.0 GPA Most classes at the GTI are two-period blocks offered in the morning and afternoon. The buses drop off students and pick
them up promptly. Buses pick up the students at their home school, and students should arrive at the bus stop no later than 7:00 a.m. (if taking the morning classes). Then once it is time to go back to the home school, buses will be waiting in front of the GTI where they will take the students back to school. Students must get to the bus as quickly as possible, for the bus will not wait. When taking an afternoon class, students’ second period teachers let them out to grab a lunch and get to the bus. The bus should arrive at GTI at 11:00 a.m. and return to the school at 1:40 p.m. If a student has his or her own vehicle, it is possible for him or
her to drive to and from a home school. Although the district recommends that students ride the bus to save gas and money. In order to register for any of the classes offered at the GTI, students must pick up an application in the career center or counseling center. Once the application is complete, both the student and a guardian must sign it. From there, the coordinator will carry out the process. There are many advantages to taking classes at the GTI. For one, students would be college and career ready. They would have skills to leave high school and be able to work in a professional setting. Since many of the classes run through the state, once students pass the state test,
they can automatically work. And if students take GTI classes, they have opportunities for scholarships. They are able to obtain them through the hard work they put into their classes. Then they get the ins and outs of scholarship applications. Students also have professional dress days where the students need to dress as if they were going to an interview. Some teachers create a practice interview for whatever class they are taking. GTI is an amazing opportunity open to Granite District students. It shows students how to be college and career ready. It also shows students how to interact with students from other schools. Overall, it is an amazing opportunity.
Students are wondering where they will be hanging out By Skye Rouse MANY STUDENTS at Granger High School are wondering if kids will be hanging out in the same places where they sat last year. “I usually hang out in the commons, but to be honest, I hope next year changes a lot. If I end up sitting or hanging out in a different spot, I wouldn’t mind at all. I think everyone has their own spots to chill, and not a lot of people like change, so no I don’t think people will be changing where they hang out,” Calissa Loomis (10) said. Some students at Granger High just like to chill and go with the flow. “I never put much thought into where I sit. I don’t think I really sit anywhere, I would say I’m a ‘go with the flow’ person, so me
and my friends kinda just move side and skate with my friends. that someone could still sit in the around -- every day is different,” I’m now a senior, and every same hangout spot. “I am really excited to be goJosh Higginson (10) said. year I have sat in the same spot, Some people like where they so I don’t think that it’ll change ing to Granger but also kind of nervous, because I’m moving sit and don’t want to move. much,” Shiloh Tolley (12) said. “I like where my friends and I Who knew that from being down here from Sandy. I don’t sit. We all sit at a circled table and a sophomore to being a senior really know where I’ll be hanging out, but I’ll it’s perfect because find a place; I mean all of us fill all the Granger is huge,” seats, and you don’t Sarah Reynolds have someone you (9) said. don’t know sitting Some students next to you” John that will be starting Huynh (10) said. Granger High don’t Sitting next to know much about someone when you the school or the don’t know them people in it, but Sacan be pretty scary, mantha Sills (10) unless you’re super is all about being outgoing and love with the people she to meet new people. loves and who sup“I am a very port her. active person, and “I guess I could I love to be outDavid Nguyen shows off some breakdance skills outside.
say that my hangout spot is in FHall. I don’t think that where a person hangs out is a big deal, because as long as with you’re with the people that you love and support, you it doesn’t matter as long as you’re together,” Sills said. Some students don’t like the same thing every day because it gets boring. “To me every day is different, like sometimes I’ll eat in the commons or sometimes I eat at a lunch table. I don’t like having a daily routine because it’s boring to me, it’s like listening to the same song over and over again -it just gets repetitive and annoying,” David Nguyen (10) said. It shouldn’t matter where people hang out as long as they are with the people they love, and many students from Granger High agree.
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Try this four-step guide to dating
By Felicia Cervantez MANY STUDENTS at Granger High find that ideas for dating are lacking. Many also have opinions on how to date, how to ask, who to ask, and what to do. These students range from ‘single and ready to date’ to those who are ‘already in a relationship’, and they are all looking for more interesting date ideas. These four steps will help the dating lives of Granger students become more interesting. Step one: Find a person to date. And despite the popular belief that a boy always has to be the one to make the first move, many find it OK for a girl to do the asking. However guys may find it hard to ask someone out, too. “Yes, I think it’s OK, as long as the girl isn’t too pushy about her approach. I don’t think the guy always to be the one who makes the first move,” Kailee Justesen (12) said. So ladies, there is no reason to be afraid to ask out anyone, whoever that might be. Step two: Think of a creative date. Many Lancers are looking for different dates, aside from typical movie/dinner dates. There are also many cheap date options that aren’t repetitive ideas that many people who date choose. For example, downtown Salt Lake has many events going on all the time; from community bike rides to gain awareness to little mini shows in City Creek. “I love going downtown to see the lights, I just love it all around, I was born and raised down there, so I love to do things that the community puts together,” Delia
Hernandez (12) said. For those who like to be outside and have a little more adventure for a date, there are many options that have not been done yet. However some activities can get a little more expensive, but that doesn’t meant they’re undoable. “I like going hiking, but there are also some really cool things to do in Provo Canyon like shoot the tube, which would be a really fun date, also geocaching, which gets you moving around and gets you seeing parts of Utah you may have not seen. There’s a ton of fun things to do outside,” Tyra Perkes (11) said. Step three: Plan Ahead. There is nothing more frustrating than having a date all planned and for it not to turn out well, because the destination was impossible to find. Make a plan when hiking or doing a race (which is another awesome date choice!) or anything that requires some type of travel, especially if it’s a new destination. Make sure to always know where it is so there’s no chance of getting lost. “Planning ahead for a date is so important because you don’t want to get to the day of your date and find out that you don’t have enough money to pay for it or you can’t have the date that night because you ‘forgot’ you had a family gathering to attend. You don’t ever want the person you asked to be left hanging, because that would not look good for you,” Lorena Sandoval (11) Also make sure to check the weather for that day, so rain or
snow doesn’t ruin the plans. Also check to see if it’s going to be too cold for the activity you planned. There is also planning where to eat or stops along the way, and how much to spend because nothing is more embarrassing than not having any cash or cards on hand. Step four: Be patient. Don’t expect to always get asked, because sometimes it’ll happen and sometimes it won’t, but don’t get bummed out when not asked. Always stay positive, and if they haven’t asked you yet, then ask them instead. “I would say that being patient about getting asked out is the best thing you can do, because you’re not always going to get asked out, and then when you do get asked out, it’ll be awesome because you’ve been waiting! So make the most out of your dates even if you don’t plan it, and always have fun,” McKaida Davies (12) said. And remember, it’s OK to say ‘no’ to someone. When asked out, the answer doesn’t always have to ‘yes’. Some don’t always want to date or want to take a break, and that’s fine, but make sure to be kind about it, because it’s not fun thing to be turned down. “I think it’s OK, but at the same time, it’s nice to just give somebody the chance. It’s OK for a date to just be a friendly date, it doesn’t have to lead to anything,” David Young (12) said. Dating is a challenge. Whether it’s the challenge of planning an interesting date or the difficulty of maybe not wanting to date, but also wanting to give the brave person who’s asking a chance.
Stay on top of rigorous courses
By Arriya Khopha HONORS and advanced placement classes aren’t a requirement, but to students looking for more challenging classes, they are just the thing. Juggling education, work, and extracurricular activities can become very stressful, but many students have the skills to manage it. “This was my first year taking an AP class. My advice is to read the material you are given. It helps a lot more than you think,” Huy Ngyuen (11) said. Advanced placement classes differ from honors class in many ways; AP students are encouraged to take an end of year assessment that shows what they have learned. They also receive college credit upon passing the test with a high enough score. Advanced placement is also more difficult than honors because it prepares students for college-paced classes. Also, ask lots of questions. It’s important to know the material that is being taught and asking questions when the information doesn’t make sense can really help. It may seem embarrassing, but another student could be just as lost. “I used to hate asking questions because I thought the other kids would judge me, but overcoming that fear made it much easier to learn what was being taught,” Aubrie Bohman (12) said. Another helpful tip is to form study groups, meet with them once a week, and discuss the topics that were brought up in class. It can help the brain retain more
knowledge if it’s being taught in a different perspective. Study groups also come in handy if a student misses class because they can use the study group to their advantage and get the homework and necessary material. “In order to understand the class, you have to understand the stuff that’s being taught. In my study group, they helped answer some questions that I didn’t quite understand, and when I was sick, they helped me catch up on homework and stuff like that,” Sydney Greenwood (12) said. As much as students hate homework, it’s a requirement. The best advice that most students offered is to do the homework when it is assigned. Don’t wait until the last minute, as that can become very stressful. Procrastination is terrible, it causes lots of stress but everyone still does it even knowing the consequences. Therefore, instead of putting it off for later, try to do it when it’s assigned, and turn it in on time. It makes the teacher’s job easier too. “I think AP and honors classes are good for people because they challenge you to do better, and try harder. They also prepare you for college and life,” Jimmy Mask (11) said. Study in groups, but also individually. Look over past notes and try and remember what was learned in class. Make flash cards for concepts that may be difficult, study with online resources, or even create a vocabulary list. These helpful tips may come in handy for students who take challenging AP classes.
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Follow these tips for swim and P.E. classes Opinion by Katherine Rivas A NEW SCHOOL year is upon us; it can be very exciting and very nerve-racking with new classes, new friends, and new teachers. You might be super excited for all the classes Granger has to offer, but are you prepared for the new school year? Especially for swim and P.E. classes? In swim and P.E. classes, you will be provided with a locker and a lock. Swim counts for P.E. credit. Stuff that is expected in swim are… well, you will be getting wet. Expect to be very tired. Swim is a full-body work out, so you have to constantly move or you’re going to sink. Expect to be in a hurry, as you will only have 20 minutes to get ready. You will drink a lot of pool water, and that’s gross, but it will happen. Also, it might be a little uncomfortable the first few days since girls and boys swim to-
gether in the pool, so that might be uncomfortable. A tip is to buy good hair conditioner or treatment for your hair because the chlorine really hurts hair. You should also wear a cap. It won’t protect your hair from getting wet, but it will protect your hair from getting ruined. Get goggles; without goggles, your eyes will burn really bad. There is a wide variety of goggles, and the one that is the best is the rubber style that sticks to your face more securely so no water will get in your eyes. If you don’t know how to swim, you will learn. You just have to get out there and face your fear. In the beginning of a P.E. class, expect to feel out of shape unless you’re in shape, but no one is perfect. Expect to be really sweaty and tired. Don’t expect to look pretty after, you could bring all the stuff you need, but you only have 10 minutes to prep.
Expect to have fun days but also hard days. On fun days you don’t have to do anything; you can just sit and play on your phone. On hard days you might have to run a mile, those are assignments. Tips for P.E. -- bring clothes that you can stretch in. If you wear jeans, it will be very hard to stretch before you go and run. Bring comfortable shoes, especially if you are running. Girls should put their hair up or it will be all over their faces. Put all your personal things inside your locker and lock it. You have a higher risk for things to get stolen outside of the locker room. The locker room gets locked after you get changed and is unlocked after class. P.E. and swim are both really fun classes that Granger offers, and there are many other great classes, too. Both these classes might take you out of your comfort zone, but it’s good to get out of there sometimes.
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Lancers give tips on what to bring to be ready for the games By Angel G. Figueroa THE START of a new school year is also the start of the football season and the football players will be ready to go. And the crowd will have to be ready, too. Here is some advice that students will need to have when going to a school football game. “Be ready with the weather and find out if it will be hot or cold; you have to be informed on the weather,” Porfidia Valdez (11) said. Valdez spent two years coming to Granger and attending the football games and has a solid idea what to bring. “If it’s too hot, you shouldn’t be wearing a sweater, and bring
a blanket and if it will be cold -don’t wear shorts and a tank top. Just be aware of the weather, and you will be fine,” Valdez said. Showing off school spirit is very important to Valdez, and she is not afraid to show it. “Body paint is pretty fun; it brings out your school spirit. Be sure to have a lots of it on,” she said. Cheering for the team can be exhausting and can leave students with an empty stomach, but if students plan ahead, they won’t run into these problems. “I bring Gatorade and some chips, but if you want something more than that, be sure to go over to the food stands. Bring some
cash as well because how are you going to buy that hot dog with no money?” she said. “Being prepared is important, but you also have to have a good attitude. If you don’t have one, well that will be no fun,” she said. Once ready to be comfortable for the game, Lancers should get ready to cheer for the football team. “I make posters to show the team to get them pumped up, and I get the squad to make posters as well,” Okataina Naeata (11) said. Naeata believes that being too ready isn’t enough for the game. “I bring two of everything; I want to be prepared for anything,” she
The first year of high school is stressful By Sendi Torres FRESHMEN are ready to begin their first year of high school, which is exciting and a little intimidating. High school teachers expect more, and there is a good chance that students will receive more homework. It may seem like getting 27 credits to graduate is a lot, but it actually isn’t. High school will go by quickly as well as graduation. Julie Reveles’s (10) favorite part of her freshmen year was getting the chance to meet new people and becoming friends with them. She expected her freshmen year to be difficult, but it wasn’t too bad. “I didn’t take any honors or challenging classes. Maybe that’s why my freshmen year was pretty easy. I plan on working harder next year, because I know I can do better if I try. My advice for the upcoming freshmen is to take school seriously. Don’t be dumb
and sluff because you will end up regretting it,” Reveles said. It is a good idea to take challenging honors classes as well as AP and concurrent enrollment classes. AP classes earn college credit for students who pass the AP tests at the end of the year. Concurrent enrollment classes will also provide college credit to students who pass. “I plan on taking honors classes next year as well as being involved in school,” Noah Herrera (10) said. His favorite part of the last school year was getting the chance to meet new people and gaining more friendships. “It’s normal to be shy at the beginning of the school year, but after a while you will learn to be more outgoing,” Herrera said. It’s a great idea to be involved in school by joining clubs, sports, and anything else the school offers. For freshmen new to Granger, it’s a great opportunity to meet
new people and it looks great on college applications. Several former freshmen just spent their summers in school to make up credit. No one wants to spend summer in school, but at least these students made up their credit now rather than later. It’s best to work on missed credit well in advance of graduation, because it will get stressful at the end of senior year. “My first year in high school wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good, either. I didn’t receive all the credit I was supposed to, but I will be going to summer school to make it up,” Chad Hansen (10) said. Hansen sluffed a couple of times which he regrets doing. He would sluff because he found some of his classes to be boring. “Next year I plan on not sluffing, and I plan on working harder. I don’t want to go to summer school again next year,” Hansen said.
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said. Having spirit is key for Naeata to have fun with her friends. “I go to the game with friends to have fun, so bring friends that have lots of spirit,” she said. “If you’re not there to chill or cheer, that’s no fun. Bring people that you know are going to be fun,” she said. At the games, Lancers have to be prepared to cheer for their players. “You have to throw everything you got, when it comes to cheering your team. One, it gets your team up and, two, you gotta beat the other team’s cheers,” Naeata said. No matter how the game is go-
ing, cheering until the end helps the football team. “Even if we’re losing, I stick around because I feel that supporting helps them keep going to try their best,” she said. Having a positive attitude helps the school show good sportsmanship. “If we win, that’s great, but we don’t want to taunt the other team. If we lose, we don’t hold a grudge because it’s just a game that we need to enjoy,” Naeata said. These Granger Lancers are ready for the next football season and won’t be caught unprepared in any games of this season.
Review By Judit Zaragoza AT GRANGER, students have the privilege to leave campus to have lunch, but it’s important to get back to school on time. Around Granger’s campus, there is a variety of places to go. The common places are Baskin Robbins, Beans & Brews, Big Daddy’s, Carl’s Jr, A-Fresh, Little Caesars, McDonald’s, Subway, and Taco Bell. The closest burger places are McDonald’s and Carl’s Jr. Most of their student customers order fries and spicy chicken. Out of both options McDonald’s often costs less with their large fries and spicy chicken only costing about $5. Then there are the pizza places, which include Little Caesars and Big Daddy’s. They both have tasty pizzas, which are great to share with friends. They both cost about $5 each, but Big Daddy’s
pizzas are smaller than Little Caesars. Then there are the other options like Taco Bell, Subway, and A-Fresh. Most of Granger’s students prefer to go to A-Fresh, because it is the most economical with the variety of snacks and food to munch on. The most popular choices are the popcorn chicken and the box of chicken and fries; they usually will always end up costing about $3. There are also places to go for something sweet like Baskin Robbins or Beans & Brews. Most students go to Beans & Brews because it’s so close to Granger. However both are quite expensive. Baskin Robbins has delicious tasting ice cream but the smallest size for an ice cream cup is around $2.45. Beans & Brews has expensive coffee-related drinks for as much as $6.
Time for lunch!
Visit Ken Sanders Books Review by Ada Stott ON SECOND and second is a little store called Ken Sanders Rare Books that holds exactly that, rare books. In this downtown shop, you can find everything you’re looking for, that is, if you’re looking for interesting stories, and books of rarity and thought provocation. When you first pull up to Ken Sanders there is a shelf of books for sale, and when you walk in you can smell the promise of ink on paper. In the middle of overflowing shelves and books stacked making homes on other books are a few couches where you can consume the English language. Shirts with cartoon pictures on them hang along the top of the ceiling displaying characters of
one of the books they home. The store is fairly small, but the books they stock could fill a store twice its size. The amount of books catches and sways you in a cocoon of literature. Ken Sanders has posters, postcards, and a friendly staff. After picking up a couple books, I was led to an interesting, plain-looking book with a black cover and gold lettering on the side, titled “Writings on an Ethical Life” by Peter Singer. I bought the book for $10, and it has made its way to my ‘top ten books’ list. If you have a chance to visit this little place, I would strongly recommend it. The staff is very friendly and will help you find anything you seek, or you can just look around and find a book to dive into while browsing.
Curl up with a new book (new to you) at Ken Sanders Rare Books.