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Adoption leaves a lasting impact on both parents and children. While deciding to adopt a child is no easy matter, the bonds become just as strong and the love just as deep by ANISHA DATTA Melodie and Justine Deisher Sophomores Melodie and Justine Deisher were abandoned in January of 1998. At only one month old, they were left on the side of a road just outside the city of Xiamen in SE China’s Fujian province. The twins can only guess at what caused their birth parents to give them up. “We have some speculations. They were poor, the one-child policy, or that we’re girls*,” Justine said. “It’s highly unlikely we’ll ever see them again.” The twins were eventually found and taken to an orphanage. While Melodie and Justine credit the orphanage with saving their lives, the environment was hostile and cacophonous. Children with mental disabilities or physical abnormalities were kept hidden in a back room so the facility could maintain a better public image. “It was utter chaos,” Melodie said. A few months later the twins were adopted by Mike Deisher and Gim Deisher, an American couple who chose to adopt from the orphanage because Gim had ancestry in Xiamen. “There are many children without parents in the world, but every child deserves to have a mother and father,” Mike Deisher said.

While choosing to adopt is a noble decision that will change the lives of both parent and child, it is hardly a decision that should be made in haste. According to Mike Deisher, adopting a child takes a lot of patience as agencies check to make sure the home is suitable for children. The paperwork can take much longer than the 9 month wait for a biological child. Conditions in some orphanages and in the lives of children in them can create a crisis for both parent and child, according to Mike Deisher. “Particularly for closed adoptions, parents must prepare for some of the worst case scenarios,” he said. “Children may have suffered from unknown physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. This can make it very hard for them to trust adults.” However, he added that parenting an adopted child, after the initial phase, is very much like parenting a biological one. “The bond is just as strong, the love is just as deep, and the commitment just as firm. There are exceptions and horror stories, but the same can be said for biological parenting,” Mike Deisher said. As for Melodie and Justine, their background has given them a strong respect for their present circumstances. “People ask us if we regret coming

photo by HALEY INMAN Melodie and Justine Deisher were adopted from China when they were only a few months old. here, but we’re really lucky,” Melodie said. They added that conditions in America are, socially and economically, much better than the ones they would have experienced in China. The twins said the hardships they endured have influenced their mindset. Both diligent students, Melodie and Justine said their work ethic is inspired by the conditions in their birth village which they narrowly avoided. “[Kids here] don’t take their educational opportunities seriously,” Melodie said, adding that many Chinese children don’t

have access to free education. “Skipping class all the time, not trying…” “Like, why would you do that?” they said in unison. The twins said that they are hardly upset at their birth parents, but rather glad for the opportunities their life has given them. “I’m not bitter towards them,” Melodie said. “They did the best for their position […] I have so many more opportunities now.”

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Committed to success for all Members of the Equity Team are working to eliminate racism and provide all students the support they need to aid them on their path to graduation by ALICIA FASZHOLZ How fair is a race in which not everyone begins at the starting line? The Equity Team addresses this issue through educating themselves and others about racism and the unfair consequences it imposes on many members of the community. The team began the year before last when Ezra Ereckson, cartooning and graphic design teacher, wanted to see a difference in the Glencoe educational system. The main goal of the Equity Team is to recognize the severity of the achievement gap and lessen it within the school. According to Morgan Quimby, health teacher and equity team member, this can be accomplished through the mental shift from equality to equity. “If you start 10 feet back, then we need to give you a 10-foot boost to get to the same spot as everyone else,” Quimby said. “If we all aren’t at the same starting point, we aren’t even in the race.” Equity is the true way to be fair by giving everyone a realistic opportunity to thrive, according to Quimby. Vice Principal Karen Shea said that “the staff wants to see all of our kids, regardless of the color of their skin or their background, achieving at the highest level.” Because the achievement gap correlates most closely to race, not income, the Equity Team is focused on providing minority students with the support they need to aid them in their path. “We want every kid to leave the school on track towards college or a career,” Shea said.

The Equity Team has led a few training sessions for the staff. As a result, teachers have been reflecting on how they teach and interact with students. Many of the teachers have personal goals they want to achieve within their own practices. Katherine Paisley, Spanish teacher and team member said that, “I would like to help people find language to address situations of racism or any other prejudice within the school,” Paisley said. The Equity Team also aims to showcase all cultures and their practices throughout the school. “As a team, we work to develop more traditions portraying those who are not always connected and represented,” Paisley said. Last spring, team members planned the heritage assembly which showcased many of the student’s cultures through costumes, dancing and music. This fall, the team sponsored activities recognizing Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Inspired by the previous trainings she has attended, Quimby now hosts monthly conversations at her home in which participants work to increase their understanding of racism and how they can destroy certain stereotypes and behaviors. “Now that we have laid some groundwork, we hope that students will take up the challenge and organize to create the changes they want to see in the school. Ultimately students should lead, and the Equity Team should be there to support them,” Ereckson said.

photo submitted by EZRA ERECKSON Students create calaveras (skulls) during the Día de los Muertos activities this past fall.

TERMS TO KNOW: Equality: Everybody gets the same support in order to get to a set goal Equity: Everybody receives individual support they need to reach a common goal

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Co-editor-in-chief Lorena Colcer, who believes in every person’s right to speech, encourages students to get involved in their local government.

Adoption Continued from Page One JONATHAN MCNAMARA Senior Jonathan McNamara didn’t find out he was adopted until he was nine years old. “I remember asking my mom about my heritage, and she said she didn’t know,” McNamara said. “She said she was German, and I asked her why I was different, and she said I was adopted.” McNamara said he does not connect much to his birth parents. “Sometimes I wonder about [my birth parents], and I wonder what they’d say,” he said. “But I wouldn’t see them as mom and dad, but just two people I had something in common with.” Unlike the Deishers, McNamara came one step closer to his past, in the form of photographs of his birth parents that he dis-

covered when he was young. “I could see myself in their faces,” he said. “I had never had that experience before.” DANIEL SMITH Sophomore Daniel Smith was adopted through Latter Day Saints family services after his mother bore him out of wedlock. Unlike McNamara and the Deisher twins, Smith has met his birth mother – a woman named Danielle Belliston who is now married with a family. “She carried me for nine months, but the connection doesn’t go farther than that,” Smith said. Having three siblings who are also adopted, Smith said that his family is just as united as any. “[Being adopted] definitely changed my opinion on what makes a family,” he said.

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In our last issue, there was an error regarding the meeting time of the Gay-Straight Alliance The Gay Straight Alliance Club meets during second lunch on A days outside of Room 212, and everyone is welcome. Student leader Eli Ashby said, “It is a fun club and a great way to meet new people.” Every GSA meeting provides a safe haven where attendants do not need to worry about what others think

about them. GSA’s goal is to not only educate others about LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) anti-bullying, but create and perpetuate a welcoming and fun environment. “Our goal is to come together as staff and students under the umbrella of tolerance to support the LGBTQ students,” adviser Kelly Greblo said.

After four years of hard work and dedication, senior Jesse Rojo has been awarded with a full-ride scholarship to the University of Chicago, allowing him to attend college and achieve his dreams

by LORENA COLCER

After learning he was adopted, Sophomore Daniel Smith gained a different understanding of what defines a family.

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Given an opportunity of a lifetime

Know before you speak

I made a mistake. I made a mistake because I spoke at a city council meeting without knowing all the facts. I spoke out against the council expressing my view that the council was not being fair when they moved a vote on a controversial issue to the beginning of the meeting. I was upset because I believed that it left no room for public comment on the issue before it was voted on. Unfortunately, I did not realize that this was not the final vote on the issue. Citizens would get another chance to voice their opinions. If I had known this fact, I probably would have held my tongue. City council time would have been used more wisely. In the United States, the right to freedom of speech is fiercely guarded. Everyone has the right to speak, even if what they are saying is wrong. However, citizens can hinder their ability to make change in government if they are not aware of how their governments work, like I did. Oregon, as well as other states, need to require education on how local and state governments work. The class should include not just the history of our government, but what citizens can do to make change in government. The class needs to be a basic class, but nonetheless a graduation requirement. This requirement will be in the best interests of all citizens, because this way, citizens will be more comfortable with sharing their ideas to make the changes they feel are necessary. Oregon law currently requires that students take “three credits of Social Sciences (including history, civics, geography, and economics (including personal finance))” to graduate high school. I am in the process of completing my three credits, but the only reason I feel knowledgeable about how to be involved with my government is through my participation in Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council (YAC), an organization of 30 high school students of Hillsboro whose mission is to serve as the connection between youth and the local government; along with speech and debate and taking AP U.S. Government and Politics. Ultimately, the education system emphasizes how our government came to be instead of how it works.

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system emphasizes how our government evolved as opposed to how it works.

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Also, most of what we learn is about the federal government, which has less of a direct impact on citizens than local and state governments. The federal government is still important, but where citizens can make change that affects their everyday lives is at the local level. I have been involved with the YAC for the past two years. We have been able to do so much for our youth here in Hillsboro. YAC has not only enabled me to be involved in many city projects, but also has made me more comfortable with the local government of Hillsboro. I have learned what a city manager does, how a council operates, and been able to keep up with current events of the city. In the end, YAC is one student organization that is connected to local government. It is imperative that all citizens learn about local and state governments in school in order for more people to learn how to be involved in decisions that will directly affect them. If citizens are not involved, government will be less effective because the voice of the people they are trying to help will not be heard.

Government 101 Many of us have opinions, but few of us know how to make those opinions into the change we want. Here are a few places to begin searching: . City government is the easiest to become involved in. They handle

many city-wide duties, such as zoning for buildings, small business licenses, and park maintenance. Park maintenance is a fun way to become involved while earning precious volunteer hours. . Hillsboro City Council meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7 pm at the Hillsboro Civic Center. . State government is bigger than city government and handles a wider variety of policies. Some include education, minimum wage, driver’s licenses, car insurance, health insurance and implementation of some federal programs. If you have concerns about these areas of policy, contact your representatives to the Oregon legislature. . Our State Representative: Joe Gallegos . Our State Senator: Bruce Starr . Federal government: Broad rules and regulations, country-wide programs like the Affordable Health Care Act and Social Security. . Our U.S. Representative: Suzanne Bonamici . Our U.S. Senators: Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley

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by MARLO ECKERT Senior Jesse Rojo has always challenged himself academically. Rojo has taken a handful of honors and Advanced Placement (AP) classes. He is also active in his community with extracurricular activities such as mixed martial arts; he won an amateur championship in the 125-pound division of the Fisticuffs Amateur Mixed Martial Arts organization last year. He is also a teen representative for the Cornelius library and an intern with the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce. One of his main roles is serving on the Police Citizen Advisory Board member. He facilitates communication between police officials and citizens. Due to Rojo’s busy life, he was a strong candidate for college, but knew he could not afford to go to a top college. However, this winter Rojo received good news; he was selected to receive a full-ride scholarship to one of his top picks, University of Chicago. Rojo’s worries simply disappeared. Rojo was matched with a full ride scholarship for all four years as an undergraduate at this private university. The scholarship entails all-expenses paid for which include tuition, room and board, books, and transportation. Rojo received his scholarship form The QuestBridge Program. High school seniors who have achieved academic excellence and are also facing distinguished low-income can apply for a National College Match

through The QuestBridge Program. The program matches these students pursuing college to some of the most selective universities in the nation where they can gain a full four-year scholarship. Rojo originally did not disclose information about his scholarship opportunity to anyone except very close family and friends. “Jesse was stressing out the day he would find out about his match, if he even got one,” said close friend Eric Rief. “but when I saw him the next day, he was probably the most excited I’ve seen him in a long time.” Rojo’s motivation to do well in school and extra activities has come from his hardworking parents who have never been short of love or support for him or his brother Sergio. Rojo’s mother, who is from Guatemala, and father, who is from Mexico, came to the United States and now own a family business, Sinaloa Auto Sales. “My parents have always worked for every little thing in life, especially when it came to the business,” Rojo said. Rojo wants to make a difference. He plans to major in political science and economics at University of Chicago. At this point he is thinking about becoming a politician one day after he obtains a law degree. He wants to be able to represent people like him, people who want the opportunity to achieve. photo by HALEY INMAN “The school gave him a chance,” said Senior Jesse Rojo earned the Questbridge Scholarship. He plans to use the Sergio Rojo. “I’m happy that they are grantscholarship to study Political Science and Economics at the University of Chiing him for his hard work.” cago. He has served on Hillsboro’s Police Advisory Board.

Nothing bad about badminton Senior Leena Sihapanya and junior Theresa Wanner look to bring badminton into the mainstream by NATALIE MICHAEL Badminton, a popular sport around the world, receives little recognition outside of P.E. classes within the United States. Senior Leena Sihapanya and junior Theresa Wanner play badminton competitively and have been competing since they were in eighth grade. Wanner first played when she lived in Japan. Sihapanya previously trained in California before starting in Oregon. “Badminton is a mind game where focus is the key,” Wanner said. When Sihapanya and Wanner both moved to Oregon, they joined the Portland Badminton Club where they met each other and their coach, Ralph Cervantes who has been coaching for 20 years for different schools and clubs. According to Cervantes, this unique sport is very active and players have to run around the court trying to “whack the bird.” Participants have been known to run three miles during just the beginning of a match. When Cervantes first met Sihapanya, he wanted to see what she was capable of. He had Sihpanya play with some of the highest ranked competitors. “I threw her to the dogs, and she beat them all,” Cervantes said. According to Cervantes, when he observed Wanner he knew he had two advanced players. Soon Cervantes noticed that badminton brought

out the fun and boisterous side of Wanner. “Both girls are great competitors,” Cervantes said. The girls have been partners in many tournaments and have placed in countless competitions. Sihapanya and Wanner have traveled with the club to many places like Seattle to compete. They will be returning to the Multnomah Athletic Club to compete. During this same tournament last July, they placed first. Although badminton is not offered as a high school sport, these girls would like to start a club. According to Sihapanya, she wants to introduce badminton to Glencoe just to have fun. “I do not want it to be a big commitment [like other sports],” Sihapanya said. “Our goal is to share what we love with others while meeting new people.” They are not sure when the club will start, but they are hoping with the help of Health Services teacher Ron Romanick to get people interested in joining. These who want to join the Portland Badminton Club, can contact Ralph Cervantes via e-mail or phone and go to their website to find further information. 7275 NW Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124 (503) 640-8659 rc@portlandbadmintonclub.com

Too many shoes to choose After years of collecting, Hector Garcia has amassed droves of shoes by DAISY ALFARO Baseball cards, stuffed animals, and coin collections are common collections individuals pursue. For senior Hector Garcia, baseball cards are of no interest. Instead he collects Nike shoes. In 2006, Garcia began his shoe collection after receiving inspiration from his brother Javier Garcia, a Glencoe graduate who still collects. Garcia’s collection of Nike shoes is so extensive that it has spilled into a spare room. “It’s different. It’s something valuable that people don’t know about,” Garcia said. The two pairs that are of most value to him, come in special golden boxes. Nike raffled a shipment of the LeBron James 10 Championship Pack. These shoes were distributed in celebration of LeBron James’s second NBA championship. The pack features LeBron X Elite and LeBron X low. Both of these shoes are replicas of the ones LeBron wore in the first and

seventh game of finals. The resale value for the shoes is now very high. Garcia’s biggest supporter is his mom who works at Nike and receives an employee discount on their products. He receives shoes, for about $75, when the market value is $180. His father, on the other hand, describes his hobby as a waste of time. Although Garcia mainly collects, he sells a pair every so often for a personal profit. His prices vary based on the value of the shoes and how much people are willing to pay. On average, he earns up to $120. He is currently collecting shoes designed by kids at Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital. The Doernbecher freestyle collection was created in 2004. Since then the shoes have raised nearly $8 million for hospital funds. The funds are not only used for clinical programs and hospital construction, but also to aid in providing care for uninsured children. Even though he enjoys collecting

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At the age of 17, senior Prestyn Sielaff joined the world of published authors when her first book, “Gamebreaker” was released on Feb 2. “Gamebreaker” is a dystopian novel featuring adventurous plot twists, romance, and a corrupt government.

It was like pulling teeth “ to get her to want to read and do any writing whatsoever in third grade.

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According to Sielaff, writing a book is difficult and requires a lot of editing and perseverance. It is something that takes most authors years, which makes Sielaff a rarity because she wrote her book in only 10 months. Prestyn’s father, Drayth Sielaff, has been impressed with Sielaff’s persever-

by MARCUS TRINIDAD

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Senior Prestyn Sielaff holding the book she just published, “Gamebreaker.”

ance and commitment to her dreams. “I know how much work it is to write a research paper or essay, let alone a full-on book. Prestyn has committed so much time and energy into this book, and I am more than proud of her and her dedication. Obviously it is something she loves, and I’m so glad she has taken the time to work so hard at it,” Drayth Sielaff said. Both her parents, DeAnne and Drayth Sielaff have continually supported Sielaff in her dreams and ambitions, but it was originally difficult to inspire her to read or write early in her life. “It was like pulling teeth to get her to want to read and do any writing whatsoever in third grade,” said Prestyn’s mother DeAnne Sielaff. “She started writing in her fourth grade year, after we moved to another town. I think that was her constant friend, and she was able to find her voice.” Prestyn credited her love of writing to discovering her favorite books.

has inspired “me Prestyn by teaching me to not give up, no matter the criticism, or obstacles.

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“I first wanted to be a writer when I was seven. At first I hated reading and writing, but then my grandma got me a bunch of Nancy Drew books. I read them and loved them. They were a lot of fun,” Sielaff said. Sielaff has already sold several copies of her book, and plans on writing two more books to establish a trilogy for the series. In addition to the series, Sielaff wants to write more novels and stories. She also maintains a website where she has an autobiography, links to buy her book, and an online journal. Her website is at Prestynkylie.com. Next year, Sielaff will be attending Pacific University to study creative writing and media arts. Ideally, she would love

to write books for a living, but she is also looking into working with publishing. Because of her determination, both her parents have been inspired by Sielaff’s accomplishment. “Prestyn has inspired me by teaching me to not give up, no matter the criticism, or obstacles,” DeAnne Sielaff said. Through this experience, Prestyn has learned the process of self-publication and how to write for herself. “I like to write for myself, and write what I want to read,” Sielaff said. “Maybe I’m not going to be the best-selling author, but I wrote a book, and that’s pretty impressive. If you set your mind to something, you can do it,” Prestyn self-published her book through Lulu.com and it is now being sold through Lulu.com, Barnesandnobles.com, and Amazon.com.

7,000 miles away from home Sophomore Rhoda de Soto experienced culture shock after leaving the Philippines, her home for the first 14 years of her life by KENDALL ROSIER Sophomore Rhoda de Soto left her home and parents behind at the age of 14. Her previous home was Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines. She came to the United States to avoid losing her citizenship in the United States and to remain safe due to a conflict between the Muslims and Christians. Soto now lives with her brother and her sister who have helped her adapt to the United States. Though she admits it was not a hard change to make, she was scared at first and did not know what to expect. “I was so scared to go to school because [in] typical American movies there would be bullies around or food fights, and I was scared of people bullying me. I did not talk for a week or so because I was scared I might say the wrong things or my grammar or pronunciation was wrong,” Soto said. Soto’s friend, sophomore Davena Hoskins said she saw this first-hand. “She struggled a lot with the slang we use, like ‘lol’,” Hoskins said. Having certain expectations coming to the United States, Soto discovered not all of them were correct. However, some things really surprised her when she first got here, such as the lack of respect for parents and siblings. “In the Philippines, you really respect your [older] siblings. They have a higher authority than you do, and you really obey your parents. It’s not because you’re afraid of them, it’s just because you respect them,” Soto said.

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The world of modeling is everything it seems - beautiful, glamourous and busy. But behind the scenes, models must adapt to a chaotic world that constantly changes. This is a world of alterations, where the unexpected is expected

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Prestyn Sielaff spent 10 months writing and publishing her first book “Gamebreaker”

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Despite coming to America, Soto wanted to maintain her culture by continuing traditions such as eating with her hands. However, a major change for her was how she dressed. “When I was in the Philippines my whole body was covered up and if you wear shorts, people are like ‘Why are you wearing shorts?’ When my sister gave me shorts [in the United States] it was like ‘Why are you giving me these?’ and she’s like ‘Nobody’s going to care,’” Soto said. Soto also says that Filipino culture is different from United States culture regarding your friends and neighbors. “In the Philippines, everybody knows everybody. You’re friends with your neighbors; you hang out with them and eat dinner with them. Here, you don’t know anybody around you,” Soto said. Her sister Lucille de Soto concedes that everyone is friends with each other in the Philippines. “Back home, it’s such a tight community in that everyone knows who their neighbors are. In the U.S., however, you can live in the same neighborhood for 10 years, and you still don’t know the name of your neighbors,” Lucille de Soto said. Another difference is that in the Philippines, people can ask anyone for help and expect nothing in return. “Anybody can help you out there. If you don’t have money you can live for months, for years without money. Just ask anybody, and they will give you what you need willingly,” Soto said. Although Soto misses her home and family, there is a part of her that is glad to be here.

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Rhoda de Soto speaks with her family regularly, who are still in the Philippines. “I think if you work hard here in [the] U.S., you can have a good future, and [a] good life; and that's probably one of the reasons why I like it here,” Soto said.

With bright blinding lights and photographers focusing on his every move, sophomore Adam Williams takes the runway. He strides past them with his chin up, back straight and carefully delivers a strong and powerful walk in his four-inch platform boots. As he approaches the end of the runway he strikes a pose. He is not wearing pants. “I could not believe they did not give me any pants,” Williams said. Modeling animal print underwear beneath his long sleeve shirt gave an impression that he was half naked. Williams did not know he would not be given any pants until the moments before he was to walk on stage. On the runway and before the camera, models are expected to put on a confident show no matter the outfit. Two other students besides Williams are currently modeling professionally, and all of them have been both in front and behind the scenes. Junior Courtney Bryant and sophomore Ruth Teklu got their starts under different circumstances. Bryant received rejection from companies. However, her persistence got her into modeling at the age of 14. A few years later, Bryant was able to contact Williams to get him into the business as well. While Teklu was

shopping in a mall, a modeling agent stopped and gave Teklu her business card. Though they all came from different beginnings, all three models have described the business as glamorous and backstage as a madhouse. “All the stylists backstage are running around like chickens with their heads cut off,” Teklu said. Hairstylists, makeup artists and designers constantly yank hair and roughly apply makeup backstage to transform the blank canvas into a flawless work of art to make a designers vision a reality. One outfit Teklu got to model was made of transparent fabric with a slimming dress underneath, created by Project Runway Season 11 Winner Michelle Franklin. “When I worked with Michelle, I felt like a superstar... almost like Regina George,” Teklu said. Teklu was waiting all night, getting last touch-ups of makeup and words of advice before she finally got an opportunity to reveal Franklin’s outfit as one of the last models of the night. She displayed an outfit resembling a jellyfish, symbolizing transparency and a strong demeanor. However, when the cameras are off, modeling is nothing like what people think, according to Bryant.

“People think modeling is glamorous and carefree, but modeling is a very judgmental world. When I was signing with Option, they told me I had to do something with my hair. I went from blonde to brunette, and they chopped off my hair,” Bryant said. “You just have to be what they want you to be.” Models receive criticisms ranging from skin complexion and personal fashion sense to hair length and figure. Listening to the criticism is essential for the personal transformation for the modeling world, especially to get a foot in the door. Adapting is the name of the game for remaining in the industry. “I had friends who were cut without warning. One day you’re in, and the next day you’re out. That’s it,” Bryant said. “And this is something I want to do for a long time.” According to Williams the dedication culminates in only a few moments of fame on the runway. “Sometimes I wonder why I do this,” Williams said. “But the runway makes it all worth it.” After posing on the runway for his photos submitted by COURTNEY 60 seconds of fame, Williams walks BRYANT and ADAM WILLLIAMS back past the audience and cameras. He returns backstage to the criticism, Junior Courtney Bryant (top) and sophothe standards and the lifestyle which more Adam Williams (bottom) model makes up the world of modeling. clothing for their respective agencies.

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Low self esteem among teens may be rooted in the increasing prominence of media portrayals and social networking sites by BECCA COLLINS *Reporter’s note: The names of students have been changed to protect their privacy. In a world where both males and females are pressured to maintain a certain body image, selfesteem problems in teenagers are a spreading epidemic. Teenagers today spend large amounts of time being on social networks and watching TV, where they are bombarded with numerous images of the “perfect body.” This has had a negative effect on their self-esteem. Almost every teen is feeling this struggle. Although the focus seems to be on a girls’ low self-esteem, boys are beginning to have similar struggles related to their body image, according to health teacher Morgan Quimby. Many feel pressured to be more chiseled and muscular. “A girl’s low self-esteem is the focus. A guy’s low self-esteem is overlooked,” junior Mark Jones* said. “I saw pictures on Facebook of a girl’s ‘dream guy’ who was tall and muscular. When I realized that I didn’t fit this image, it kind of sparked my low self-esteem that I’m just now getting over.” The media influences teens by causing them to think that the perfect body is desirable, however, it is unrealistic for most people to achieve. “You see guys on TV that all of the girls want to date, and it makes you feel inadequate if you don’t look just like them,” Jones* said. “Men are pressured to have a six-pack, be super muscular, and be obsessed with working out, but that just isn’t a reality for everybody.” Reality TV shows also fuel this lower self-

esteem because they send messages to teenagers about their bodies that are unrealistic for most people to fulfill. “When you’re constantly bombarded with messages [about how] your body is supposed to look, it’s very influential,” counselor Michelle Buyas said. Social media platforms have increased bullying, which can be connected with low self-esteem. According to Quimby, social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter have only made self-esteem problems worse because people are not bullied face-to-face. The ability to bully anonymously through social media sites like Ask.fm has also increased bullying. Bullies do not see how their victims are affected and do not feel responsible for the consequences, so they are less hesitant to attack individuals. “Social media allows for people to speak their mind without being accountable for the consequences,” Quimby said. “Those people bullying others don’t realize how bad they’re making themselves look.” For teenagers to improve their self-esteem, Quimby recommends that teenagers, “turn off their cell phones, block people on social media and realize that the people who are judging you about a certain thing are only doing it because they feel bad about themselves for that same reason.” Buyas also said that teens will benefit from reducing their time spent viewing unhealthy media. “[You should] limit your exposure to unhealthy media and examine the messages being sent by questioning how realistic they are,” Buyas said.

PAC 8 art competition by SELENA ANGEL Glencoe students won numerous awards at the Pac 8 art competition on March 14. Hosted by Glencoe for the first time, the competition showcased 20 Glencoe students who presented a variety of art. After participating in Pac 8 for the past two years, senior Courtney McPheron said she has been motivated by the artwork demonstrated. “With all of our art together, [Glencoe is] actually doing pretty good in the artistic community,” McPheron said. Art teacher Marilyn Joyce has encouraged the students to display their greatest achievements, while maintaining the mindset that awards are not the only thing the competition is for. “We focus less on the competition and more on allowing for a solid art day,” Joyce said. “The awards provide another way to have feedback.” Glencoe offered four workshops that helped to develop students’ work. The workshops included painting/drawing, mixed media, typography and cartooning.

Representation Painting Courtney McPheron (1st)

Mixed Media 2D Brittany Owens (3rd)

Non-Representation Painting Taylor Herigstad (1st), Kelli Groves (3rd)

Photography CasiDee Clement (1st), Whitney Braithwaite (2nd & 3rd) Christina Zimmerman (Honorable Mention)

Watercolor/Ink Riley Braukman (2nd), Courtney McPheron (3rd) Color Drawing Onyx Andra (1st), Kristyn Helmick (2nd) Functional Sculpture Cassidy Losli (1st)

Graphic Art Handwork Chelsea Heckethorne (1st), Erin Ruark (2nd) Cartooning Jocelyn Hanan (1st), Jessica McLaury (2nd), Rebecca Dan (3rd)

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HUMANS OF GLENCOE

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“Humans of Glencoe” is the Crimson Times’ project to document everyday life at school. Inspired by blogger Brandon Staton’s “Humans of New York,” this project is meant to promote empathy through quotes and candid photographs from the student body. For more photos, check out the Glencoe Crimson Times on Facebook.

Electronic artist Crywolf blends electronic and dance styles of music to create art by SHAUN ARMSTRONG In his debut EP “Ghosts,” Justin Taylor Phillips, also known by his stage name Crywolf, combines dark meaningful lyrics, ominous piano and powerful bass drops that are guaranteed to give you goose bumps. “Ghosts” reached #18 on the iTunes Dance Charts, top 20 on Hype Machine and #1 on Dubstep.net charts on its first day. The tracks within the EP are deceptively upbeat. On the first

What is the least manly thing you have ever done? One time my cousin asked me to try on some swimsuits for her. - Junior Ervin Hadziosmanovic

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listen, many would believe the tracks are the usual sappy love stories found in popular music today. Rather, these are dark reflections of his thoughts and feelings. On his tumblr page, Phillips discusses the way people expect him to be based on his music: an upbeat and happy person, when in reality music is the only thing that allows him to cope with the problems he faces every day. “It may be beautiful, but it’s a violent beauty, a tumultuous out-

pouring. There is nothing peaceful about its origins […] It’s a process of transformation, of renewal; of taking so much pain and anger and confusion and trying to turn it into something beautiful, something meaningful,” Phillips said. The song “Walls” demonstrates this contrast, by providing an up-beat tempo and a light and fluent melody, while the lyrics reveal a disastrous and destructive relationship. Phillips’ ability

to weave in dark meanings into upbeat music is as much of an art as it is an emotional and desperate outcry for understanding. His most popular song among fans “The Home We Made Pt. II,” is an example of the beauty behind Crywolf’s sound paired with the melodic voice of Maigan Kennedy. This powerful duet couples its tragic story with haunting tones and powerful bass drops. Kennedy’s soft voice and beautiful tone contrasts the powerful

music and only adds to the depth of this song. Its place at No. 1 on the EP is definitely earned. The way the dark lyrics intertwine with the upbeat electronic music will give the EP a profound and lasting effect on all who listen to it. The EP is truly a work of art, and Crywolf is worthy of recognition. Overall, “Ghosts” gets four and a half stars out of five. Look forward to Crywolf’s next EP “Angels” coming out April 29.

Playing Fetch Beastly new student Larry Wolfram learns the hard way that following one’s instincts on the football field is not always the wisest, nor the safest, course of action. “Hello, and welcome to Friday night football, Glencoe vs. Hilhi!”

I got it!

Buh...ball?

AH GAHD AHD!!!

Woo!

Ball, ball, ball...

MP HU

“And there’s the kick!”

I GOT IT!

P!*

...I got it!

What kinds of injuries have you got skiing? I went to this ski race one time, but I only went for this boy. I ended up blowing out my knee. That must have sucked! It’s okay. I met my husband a month later. - Counselor Tanya Stremme

Sophomore elected as OASC student council represntative

t!*

What’s your biggest struggle right now? Speech and debate. - Sophomore Ryan Barger

Ow.

I got it! I got it!

*Pun

What is the least manly thing you have ever done? Wear these. - Junior Scott Lyman

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Sophomore Mica Annis was elected this fall to represent three counties on the 2014 Student Executive Council. Annis and 11 other members represent student councils from all across the state. The students serve on the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC) board and promote the development of leadership to both students and advisers. This is accomplished through many activities, such as conferences and summer camps. Annis plays a key role in orchestrating events and connecting with schools in the Metro Region, including Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah counties. “I have helped plan a spring conference where over 1,200 students will come to see guest speakers, attend workshops and connect with one another,” Annis said. Leadership has always been a goal of Annis. She attended an OASC camp for two years to improve her ability to lead and ever since, has taken on much larger roles in many of her involvements. “[At OASC] I made so many valuable connections, and I learned so much about what it takes to be a leader,” Annis said. Annis serves in several leadership roles at Glencoe. As President of Key Club and Member-atLarge in Sparrow Club and sophomore class officer, Annis has a lot on her plate- but her mentors and peers think she is up to the challenge. Glencoe’s ASB Adviser Patrick Ackerman has been impressed by Annis’ dedication throughout the past year. “Mica’s creativity has always shone through, and she thinks outside the box,” Ackerman said. “She’s got a lot of drive and is very goal oriented.” According to fellow leadership student Becca Simon, “Mica does a really good job with challenging herself. She knows how far she can go, and she

Glencoe’s greenhouse students thank you for your continued support!

Plant sale dates and times:

-Tuesday, May 6th , 8:30am-6:00pm -Wednesday-Friday, May, 7th-9th , 8:30am-4:00pm “Living Art” (Succulents framed) photo by HALEY INMAN As metro representative, sophomore Mica Annis wants to positively impact fellow leadership students and the community pushes herself until she gets there,” Simon said. One of Annis’s goals is to further connect and network with many of the metro-region schools with the OASC program. “I want more schools to be aware of what our program is and what a truly viable resource we can be,” Annis said. She is also working to connect more of Glencoe’s leaders with the program and give them the opportunity to learn about leadership and help improve the school’s community.

Herb Baskets Fun painted Adironack chairs, youth chairs, wall furniture , screens and doors Apple baskets filled with Sunpatients Tomatoes and Peppers Taking reservations for Mother ’s Day baskets 24 available @ $6.00 each (they go quickly)

Glencoe’s greenhouse program is self suporting, and we will be celebrating our 16th year of plant sales.

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Hitting her way to the Lone Star State Courtney Clayton has played softball all four years, gaining accolades leading to her opportunity to play in El Paso by MILES TRINIDAD Prepared for anything, senior Courtney Clayton stands between second and third base with her eyes focused on the opponent at bat. When the batter sends the ball travelling towards the ground near her at 80 mph, she dives to make the catch and rockets the ball to first base for a quick out. “You have to be ready for anything. You have to know what you’re going to do before the pitch even happens,” Clayton said. With a .523 hitting percentage, .833 slugging percentage, .531 on-base percent-

There aren’t many things “ you can control as an athlete, but you can control how hard you work.

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age and 40 RBIs last season, Clayton was a key player for the team. Her performances ranked her as one of the top athletes in the state. After earning a spot on First-Team All-State and being named the 6A Softball State Player of the Year last season as a shortstop, Clayton will be taking her talents to the University of Texas at El Paso as a second baseman next year. Clayton first started playing softball when she was four years old. After training with her team during the day, Clayton continued to train with private hitting and fielding coaches whom she now has been training with for over 10 years. On certain

photo by HALEY INMAN Courtney Clayton, 6A Softball State Player of the Year, has committed to start playing for University of Texas El Paso next spring. days, Clayton would spend five hours in a single day practicing softball. “There aren’t many things you can control as an athlete, but you can control how hard you work,” Clayton said. Despite her hard work, spectators paid little attention to Clayton prior to high school due to her small stature. Ac-

cording to her grandfather and former Glencoe softball coach, Mike Springer, her skills, which she elicited from hard work, were able to change their opinions. “She was many times overlooked as one of the best players on her summer team just because she was so much smaller. She was a miniature shortstop [...] who surprised

everybody,” Springer said. Clayton’s height is no longer a factor once she grew from 5’1” to 5’7” after freshman year. She did not immediately have a dominating presence when she was a varsity athlete in her freshman year. During her first season in high school, she was quiet and respected her role on the team under the seniors, according to Varsity Head Coach Jacy Jukkala. As Clayton finishes up her senior year, she is now an anchor and a vocal leader for the team. “She’s someone who is very competitive when she hits the field. [She] would run through a wall for you and would do anything in order to become a better player,” Jukkala said. According to Clayton, her grandparents, especially her grandfather, have been some of her biggest supporters. After every game, her grandfather would call her and give her advice on how to improve her skills. “I always look forward to his calls after the games. He has helped me to be the best person I can be both on and off the field,” Clayton said. Although she has reached a major milestone in her career, the recognition and the awards were not what propelled her to do what she does, according to Springer. “She does it out of the true love of playing softball [and] does things for the right reasons,” Springer said. “Good things happen to people who do good things.”

Sports Calendar Baseball April 22-23 - at McMinville April 25 - vs McMinnville April 29 - vs Newberg April 30 - at Newberg May 2 - vs Newberg May 6 - vs Hilhi May 7 - at Hilhi May 9 - vs Hilhi May 13 - vs Forest grove May 14 - at Forest Grove

Softball April 23 - vs Newberg April 25 - at Tualatin April 28 - vs Tigard April 30 - vs Hilhi May 2 - at Century May 5 - vs Forest Grove May 7 - at McMinnville May 9 - at Newberg May 13 - vs Tualatin May 15 - at Tigard

Track & Field

Tennis

April 30 - vs Forest Grove May 7 - Glencoe vs Hilhi, Tualatin, and McMinnville May 15-16 - District Meet May 23-24 - State Championship

April 22 - at Newberg April 24 - vs Hilhi April 29 - vs Forest Grove May 1 - at Century May 5 - at McMinnville May 7 - vs Tualatin May 15-16 - District Tournament *Location of girls game opposite above

Lacrosse Girls

photo by HALEY INMAN Alex Ackerman running at the home meet against Newberg on April 16

April 22 - vs Century April 23 - at Newberg April 25 - at Liberty April 28 - vs Tualatin May 1 - at Wilsonville May 8 - at Sherwood May 16-18 - Playoffs

Golf Girls April 22 - Chehalem Course April 29 - Quail Valley Course May 6 - Meriweather Golf Course May 12-13 - Districts May 19-20 - State

Boys April 28 - at Michelbook Club May 2 - Black Butte Invitational May 12-13 - Districts May 19-20 - State

Games Today Boys

April 22 - at Forest Grove April 24 - vs Century April 29 - vs Hilhi May 2 - vs Newberg May 6 - vs Tigard May 12 - vs Tualatin

Baseball - vs Hilhi Boys Tennis - at Newberg Girls Tennis - vs Newberg Boys Lacrosse - at Forest Grove Girls Lacrosse at Newberg