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AU B U R N R I V E R S I D E S T U D E N T VOICE June 12, 2012 VOLUME 17 ISSUE #7
Seniors say so long . . . See senior pages 7-10.
OPINION
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Restriction Baffles Some Relationships overrated? DANIELLE CHIRIGUAYO Staff Reporter
student count has dropped significantly (to about 1500 students), wouldn’t it be a bit feasible to give the current students It’s a problem that every student at a chance to have a more enjoyable lunch Auburn Riverside has faced at one time or period? One that isn’t confined to the another: where to eat during lunch. Picture commons or a teacher’s classroom? Even this. It’s been a long day, and it’ll be an even our other alternatives, eating in the bus longer one after the 35 minute lunch period courtyard, eating in teacher’s classrooms, that every student is graced with. It is in or even the library, aren’t the most amazthese 35 minutes that one can have lunch, ing “options.” Seventy-five percent of the school year chat with friends, and have an overall good time, or at least a good enough time that is riddled with rain, and even now, during June, when there should be sunshine and one can have at school. At lunch, however, one is faced with one warmth, there is nothing but gray and of the equivocal problems that any student precipitation. It is these weather condiat Riverside can face during lunch: where tions that make the best option available to eat. And some people, me included, have option to students who want a change in found themselves to be in this sticky situa- scenery, the worst. When asking the administration why tion on a daily basis. Everyone is aware of the “no eating students are not able to eat in the halls, in the halls” rule that came about over besides the mess issue, I was informed that seven years ago. Yet, riddle me this, student students are legally not allowed to eat population of Auburn Riverside. Isn’t it time their lunches around “competitive food” for the student populace to be allowed to vendors, such as the vending machines redeem themselves for mistakes made by located in the bus loading hall and by the gym, according to students almost the Child Nutrition a decade ago? Act. Also included Before Auin this boat is the burn MountainDECA store, who sells view opened, goodies that aren’t Riverside held exactly commended over 1,900 stuby the USDA. dents, a number So once again, that is definitely being the cynic I am, over the original I asked the adminisamount of stutration for some type dents intended to of documentation be housed in the that would support building. It was the supposed child at this time that nutrition law that st u d e n t s w e r e would ban students allowed to eat from eating around in the hallways, vending machines, carpeted and the so-called “comotherwise. It was petitive foods.” It also at this time PHOTO BY: DANIELLE CHIRIGUAYO didn’t exactly seem that administrato be the most sound tors and teachers Sophomore Rizelle Rosales enjoys lunch despite the rules. law I had heard of. alike have stated So I asked Vice that the school Principal Wilson if she could supply me with was, for a lack of a better term, a mess. “It was crazy dirty in the halls,” said information on the law. “I could, but I’m not going to dig it Principal Dave Halford, who was a teacher up for you,” was Wilson’s response. at the time. Despite being told that information Yet, at a time like today, when the was readily available, the administration was of no help to this reporter.
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Editor-In-Chief Jaymes Fleury Business Manager Lisa Gray
Cover Photo Karlee Johnson Adviser Patrick Swenson
Seniors Devon GonzalezYoxtheimer Shayla McGinness Kelley Pickett Alice Roup Staff Reporters Mackenzie Brown Danielle Chiriguayo Lisa Gray James Hornbuckle Karlee Johnson Dylan Johnston Mollie Ridge
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KARLEE JOHNSON Staff Reporter What exactly is a teen relationship? Sometimes it’s only about the labels and not the dating part. A relationship is meant for two people to get to know each other better. Relationships, most of the time, are overrated. I’m not just saying this because I’m not in a relationship, but what we make of relationships in high school is absolutely ridiculous. High school relationships go bad all the time. What’s the good of that? Nothing. You would lose your boyfriend/girlfriend as well as a friendship. So why do we put ourselves through something that causes us so much pain? There is only one simple answer: we’re young and it’s just the way of life. In high school, are couples really ready to be in a relationship? Everything about a relationship is confusing. If couples don’t meet the standards, they just assume everything was for nothing. I feel as if nobody really knows what they want, and that’s the biggest issue in relationships. “Relationships are not worth it, they are filled with drama!” freshman Jeremiah Anderson said. If relationships are filled with drama, then why be in them? Making yourself unhappy because you think you’re in love? That’s pathetic. We say we love someone but don’t know the first thing about love. We all have those special feelings for those special people, but nothing really does last forever. Knowing this earlier would help with all the hurt after. People say “ Oh no, being in a relationship doesn’t suck.” Okay, well what happens after? I can tell you. After every relationship, there’s a chance of NOT be-
In order to get to the bottom of this issue, I contacted Carol Barker, the District’s Child Nutrition Supervisor. According to Barker, an aspect of the Child Nutrition Act does in fact prohibit any student from eating where the school nutrition program is in place. Despite being absolutely disappointed because a student rebellion is not possible in this situation, I beg for the students of the country to continually question the health department and USDA alike to battle these unfair policies. The plain ol’ truth is that a student, es-
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ing friends with an ex, only because someone still “loves” the other, and there really isn’t a spot for more hurt. A high school relationship is not the worst thing ever, but there are way more important things in life to worry about. Having that extra person to think and worry about is not healthy at all. It honestly will drive you crazy. Trust me, I know from experience. You overreact and you can ruin everything. This topic does really set something off in my brain that just makes me feel bad for everyone who does end up feeling this way. It really isn’t worth it if all the time life is going to be absolutely miserable. We’re young and have the rest of our lives to find relationships worth our time. Someone once told me that putting yourself down all the time doesn’t make someone want to be with you; it’s stupid and there are more people out there than one person to be hung up on. Just because it takes awhile to figure out what you want doesn’t mean you’re making mistakes. Even if you make mistakes it’s not the end of the world. Everyone has at one time made a mistake. Maybe for some, a relationships is the way to learn from mistakes. Being happy is what matters. We should do what’s best for us, and not the people who surround us. What we do now will always have an impact on our lives, so we should make the right choices now so we don’t have to learn from them ten years from now. Relationships can wait. We should be able to leave high school with absolutely no regrets, not thinking “ I should have done that better.” So, ladies and gentlemen, please, think before you commit.
pecially a high school student, is going to get their daily fix of chips, soda, and other fatty goods even if it is not readily available to said students at school. And it doesn’t make any further sense to assume that if a student eats around a vending machine they will be subject to developing obesity any more than any other person around the world. And on a more personal note, students are being needlessly reprimanded for having an enjoyable lunch period; one that would be a lot better if we weren’t under the constant worry of being put onto a “lunch detention” list.
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OPINION
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Summer Homework: Yay, or Nay?
PRO MACKENZIE BROWN Staff Reporter For the 2011-2012 school year, a change was made in the Auburn School District that made it so incoming freshmen didn’t have to read a book and write a summer assignment to enter Honors 9 LA. However, for next year, the district is bringing the summer reading assignment back. There should definitely be some form of reading and writing over the summer, something to keep students thinking. Every day I walk into my language arts class and I’m frustrated by kids who take the class as a joke. Kids who don’t do their work fail all their tests and some don’t even bring anything to class! Here’s the worst part: All these kids had to do to get into honors LA was get a signature from their eighth grade language teacher that said they were smart enough to handle the class. How is a teacher with over 100 students supposed to focus on one specifically? If students spend their school year cheating off other students’ papers, they can easily end up with an A. Now they look like a genius and they get to Honors LA only to realize it’s a lot harder to cheat in a high school class. Some kind of skill (other than cheating) should be shown to pass the class. Now there are always people who complain that they don’t have time to read a book over summer. There is no way that there’s no time to read a simple book. Not wanting to read it doesn’t mean you should just blame it on the fact that there is no time. Pulling a few quotes out of a book that fit a theme statement isn’t even hard to do. They aren’t looking for a quote assignment
of the highest of quality; all anyone wants to know before you’re let into the class is whether you’re smart enough to handle a more advanced class. You’re not expected to write a high school paper. And for those who are intelligent enough to fly by any summer homework, you’ll be happy to know that the frustration of stupidity won’t be present in next year’s LA classes. Everyone’s been in a class where it’s time to take an important test, but due to an overwhelming amount of questions from other students, the teacher won’t pass out any papers. Questions can help you; provide more information. Then again, kids who don’t understand how to do the basic things that have already been taught (kids who shouldn’t be in the class) ask the type of question where they really just can’t find the right way to ask “What on earth did you just teach?” And, “Can I get help re-learning all of this because I don’t understand?” Now that half the class period is wasted, the test is done sloppily and most likely incorrect due to lack of time. This may seem like a far stretch, saying that kids who don’t belong in the honors class can cause others to get bad grades. However, I assure you, for those few kids who deserve to be at a higher level than everyone else, what they don’t deserve is to be weighed down under any circumstances by someone who simply thinks honors classes look good on a high school transcript or by someone who after eighth grade decided that they want to actually try passing their classes. Honors classes are for kids who do their work and are working toward the best grade possible, even if that means taking a few hours a day for one week to write a quote assignment to show they belong.
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The summer is our only long break from school, and the teachers still send you home with that arrogant grin on their faces, waiting for you to break down and cry while they pile assignment after assignment to take over your summer. Many people go on vacation, out of state, and most families have family reunions. You’d think that the only break from school we have, that the teachers would give us a break so that beginning the next school year they wouldn’t have to grade papers that were only thrown together the night before. When the Auburn School District decided that the 2011-2012 summer was going to be homework free for Honors Language Arts, it made all the kids rejoice! If you take the honors class, and you can’t keep up, that’s your own fault. You got your eighth grade teacher to sign the paper; it sucks for you that you can’t keep your own grade up. At the middle school I went to, we had to prove to our teacher that we could pass the honors class in high school. Having an “A” and proving to that teacher that we could pass should make it easier to get into that honors class. Reading a book over the summer, that’s not too hard, but having to do that annoying quote assingments, most people don’t always have the time to do that. Sometimes people think they belong in that honors class; most
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of the time, they probably don’t! If you know you can’t handle an honors class, then don’t bother signing up! Plus, if your teacher signs the paper, and you’ve passed the class knowing that you cheated on EVERY test, don’t be stupid and take that class! Personally, I’ve seen some people in the honors classes that shouldn’t be there, and the teachers know it. But they are too scared to tell the student because of their parents. The honors classes don’t need to have summer homework, they just need students to think about what they did in middle school and tell themselves if they would be able to make it in an honors class in high school. Book reports: Not the hardest thing, but definitely takes a lot of work if you procrastinate, which is what most high school kids seem to do. Freshman, sophomores, juniors, seniors. They all procrastinate, even with an honors or AP class. If you’re going to procrastinate, take an easier class. Don’t leave the rest of the class to suffer when you didn’t do the homework and you ask stupid questions. If they all stare at you like you’re an idiot, you can guess that they don’t like your stupidity. So why do they not assign summer homework? They trust the students to know if they are smart enough for honors. When you cheat, and don’t listen, the honors classes take some extra work, sure, but they aren’t entirely that difficult.
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PRO The Good, the Bad and the Trendy CON LISA GRAY Staff Reporter
MOLLIE RIDGE Staff Reporter
great. They just don’t stay together! Not to mention the fact that each pair costs more When you walk around school, and see $40. That is insane. Who has that much The clothes people wear this girl walking in front of you, she is wear- money to spend on every pair of shoes?! The and their style say something ing leggings, TOMS, and a shirt that just cov- whole one for one thing is great: we buy a about them. Don’t get me ers up her butt. What does this say about her? pair of overpriced shoes, and a kid in Africa wrong, everyone has their lazy Now, her friend walks over and she is wearing gets a pair in return. The thing is, the shoes days where their hair is up in a an unbelievably short skirt that comes up don’t really stay together for that long. You messy bun and have yoga pants to her waist. Why do girls wear clothes that could literally take a sack and fold it so no and a baggy sweatshirt on. But are so sexist? Do they take pride in showing one could tell the difference. the majority of the time what Yoga pants. Don’t even get me started. off their bodies? Wearing a skirt isn’t a bad students wear is what they think Sure, they’re comfortable, and convenient. thing, but if it’s a super short, why bother? is cute, flattering to body type, At least wear leggings or tights! Plus, when But do girls really need to show off their and comfortable. someone wears something so short, they butt? According to almost every teenage girl, And that is why I personally can’t bend down... That could potentially they do. I personally believe that when girls love the Spring/Summer fashion be a problem. “They are leggings,” said an come to school wearing yoga pants, it just trends of 2012. looks like they’re too lazy to put on actual anonymous student. “Not skanklings.” TOMS, which were really Now, don’t get me wrong, TOMS are clothes and that they just don’t care. That big a couple of months ago, are honestly shows disrespect to every slowly fading, but they are still one of our teachers and all the frequently seen in the school staff here. hallways. TOMS vary from $40 PINK, the mini-Victoria’s Seto $100 dollars depending on the cret. Giving teenage girls extra style wanted (boots, heels, flats fruity perfume, lots of extra pushetc.), but they are comfortable, up bras, and who only knows what go with almost every outfit and else. Why? Only ever going into this they help the world. store a couple times, I’ve looked As everyone probably alat the price tags. A thin jacket is ready knows, according to $50. No offense to anyone, but to nordstrom.com, “Blake Mycoskie me, that’s definitely insane. Who founded TOMS—a company that honestly has that kind of money matches every pair of shoes purto spend? If you got a job to get chased with a pair of new shoes money, why spend it on expensive given to a child in need.” PHOTO BY KARLEE JOHNSON clothes like that? TOMS can be found at any Pant sagging. Why do guys sag Above: Freshman Kellie Jensen poses in her comfy leggings Norstrom store or at http:// their pants? Do people think that and sweater. shop.nordtrom.com. it’s cool?! They have to pull their Below: Senior Tauri Woodworth, poses with her fabulous outfit Most students at some point of a dress and belt. pants up to walk up the stairs. or another have that test making This is what we call an epic fail. up the majority of a class grade If sagging pants is what guys deem and have to pull an all-nighter studyis “cool,” I personally believe that ing; then they realize it’s time to go this is crazy. Guys can’t bend over, to school. They look through their which makes them just as bad as closets and find jeans and skirts, the girls with their stupid short but those options involve way too skirts. much effort. But then—the perfect PHOTO BY KARLEE JOHNSON Leggings. They are leggings, option. Yoga pants. Yoga pants are Above: Freshman Thomas Griffin leans to the right not pants! If someone wants to from Victoria’s Secret, and priced with style and class, showing off plaid shirt and dark show off their legs and butt, just wear around 30 dollars. Yoga pants are dyed jeans. shorts! I’m sorry, but no one wants to see quick, comfortable and cute, and Below: Junior Cheri Broch shows off her flashing the underwear line. It’s just creepy! come in many styles (pants, crop TOMS. Those things that cover our body and pants, and shorts) that can be worn make girls feel frilly and cute: dresses. I’m guilt-free. not going to bash on things that aren’t bad, High-low dresses have been minus the fact that people just have to make seen all over the runways for the the dresses short, or they just bunch up past couple months. As the weather around the waist. No offense to anyone, but starts to get warmer I’m slowly if the dress doesn’t feel like its covering your starting to see more people wear legs, maybe just assume that it isn’t? these dresses. For those who don’t The whole, “I’m going to wear sandals know, a high-low dress is where with socks!” Again, no offense, but seriously, the fabric is longer in the back and not attractive. A lot of guys wear the basshorter in the front. To be honest, ketball shorts, a Nike tee, and those Jordan I was not a fan of this style when I sandals with tall socks. That just looks tacky first saw it, but they have started to and weird. grow on me. A high-low dress or skirt Now don’t get me wrong, I am not as can be fun for a day at the beach or PHOTO BY KARLEE JOHNSON negative as you all think, but the clothing the lake. You can find this dress at going around in this school just isn’t good. any teen apparel store. If we can’t wear hats, but girls can wear Bold colors are back! For the longest time, yellows and oranges hid at short skirts, and guys can sag their pants, the back of closets for years. But finally, those bold, daring splashes of color I’ve got some issues with that. I’ve seen are back and will hopefully stay around for the long run. PHOTO BY KARLEE JOHNSON countless girls walking around looking like strippers, and for me, being a freshman, that was terrifying.
NEWS
6/12/12
ASB executive board, 2012-2013 MACKENZIE BROWN Staff Reporter
District Update DANIELLE CHIRIGUAYO Staff Reporter
To be a part of ASB is an opportunity granted to only some. Five soon-to-be seniors have been chosen for the exec board for the 2012-2013 school year: Jocelyn Mitchell, Julie Pollard, Brett Davis, Deion Villa, and Yeh-Eun Lee. Now that they’ve been elected, each brings new plans as to what changes they want to make next year. Together, the new group already has hopes for next year. “ASB has really big plans for next year and is going to make the 2012-13 year amazing,” Vice President Julie Pollard said. When election time came around, Pollard decided to run because she’d always wanted to. This was the first year she took the opportunity. Now, she’s excited with the variety of people she’ll get to work with to help reach out to the school. Much like Pollard, Public Relations PHOTO BY LISA GRAY Officer Deion Villa wants to work close with the ASB to change the school atThe new ASB executive board looks in different directions towards a better future. mosphere next year. “Everyone seems to work well together,” Villa said. Thanks to the help of Skylar Harris and ment of peers and teachers, Lee ran for of- ways of leadership, he was able to create the Kraig Hand, Villa was able to come up with fice and hopes that next year she’ll be able campaign that helped him win the election. a great campaign by creating signs and cre- to contribute her organization skills to help “I had never given a speech before but once I ative slogans in order to win the election. the ASB with efficiency. got up there it was fun getting creative with Since seventh grade, Secretary Yeh-Eun A newcomer to the world of student different campaign strategies,” Davis said. Lee has been passionately involved in ASB. government, Treasurer Brett Davis is already Alongside President Jocelyn Mitchell, She’s excited next year to work so closely planning changes for the next year despite the group has a promising outlook on next with the ASB. “They’re great people,” Lee the fact that this is his first high school year year. The new ideas that come from the said. “They’re students who admire positive being involved in ASB. Thanks to ASB adviser group should bring a new influence to the changes in our school.” With the encourage- Ms. Benedict teaching Davis the different school.
Another year, another annual MACKENZIE BROWN Staff Reporter
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book. The entire staff worked to meet the six publishing deadline ranging from September 2011 to March of 2012. “This being my first yearbook, I’m really impressed with how it looks. I never really expected it to be this classy,” freshman
Emma Haddon said. “I’m really glad that I got one this year.” Approximately 1,025 yearbooks were Just a week ago, the 17th volume of handed out this year to the students who the school’s yearbook was distributed to the bought them. Each book costs around $67students around the school who purchased $76 to print, depending on whether or not them. The seniors got theirs on the it had extra autograph pages or first of June whereas the rest of the not. This year, the theme, “soar,” school had to wait through the weekis impressing students all around end to get theirs the following Monthe school. day. Now that they’ve been handed “The theme is pretty cool this out and spread among the school, year,” senior Drew Ridge said. “I the 2011-12 yearbooks have been think it fits the school well and it captivating the student’s attention, looks good with the cover.” drawing them even further away from The yearbook staff put a school and into the summer. lot of effort in this book and it After 402 pages of hard work, shows, there were pictures from the yearbook is finally out to the throughout the entire school year. students. The Custom Embossed Yearbook went to almost every Full Color Lithograph, with silver school even to make our yearbook metallic ink sets this yearbook apart more memorable when we look from the rest. Editor-in-Chief Ashly back on it in future years. Wilkins working alongside her coYou can help make the yearPHOTO BY MACKENZIE BROWN editors Hunter Franich and Delaney book next year by signing up McCausland put forth the editing and Part of the Yearbook staff distributes yearbooks before school and at with your counselor as soon as designing skills that created the year- lunches. possible.
The coming months have much in store for the Auburn School District. On June 16 at Auburn Memorial Stadium, Auburn Mountainview, West Auburn, and Auburn Riverside, have graduation ceremonies. On June 17 Auburn High, which boasts a larger student population, is having a separate graduation ceremony. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5895, signed into law in May, is now making its way into the various school districts around the state, the Auburn School District being one. Bill 5895 is a teacher evaluation tool that grades teachers in accordance with student achievement. Teachers will be heavily scrutinized using a one to four rating system, one being “unsatisfactory,” while four counts as being “distinguished.” According to the Washington State Legislation, “student growth data must be a substantial factor.” Besides teachers, school administration will also be involved in the evaluations. Bill 5895 is currently in discourse, and is planned on being utilized at a later date. Common Core, new to the Auburn School District, is also being implemented into the curriculum for future use. Instituted in 45 of the 50 states, Washington is one of the newest states to formally adopt the Common Core State Standards, joining in 2009. Fifty school districts in the state have been chosen to adopt Common Core standards in language arts and math, and each have been given $4,500 grants to help in the transition. According to Principal Dave Halford, the purpose behind Common Core is to prepare any student in the United States for life beyond high school, whether they will be going on to higher education or into the workforce. The Common Core State Standards are “based on the best national and international standards,” which have been composed to give students “a competitive advantage in the global economy.” Halford, who has optimistic views for the future, believes that the coming days and school year holds much possibility for good. “We are looking at everything we have done, and we are looking forward to where we are going,” said Halford. Food-wise, new changes are in store for the 2012-2013 school year. In accordance with the Healthier Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, there will be massive changes to the federal lunch program. Schools, including all in the ASD, will be required to serve each student who buys a federally mandated lunch 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetables, or 1/4 cup of fruit and a 1/4 cup of vegetables. They will also be required to offer a cup of fruits or vegetables. Kitchens throughout the country will also be required to cut back on foods with massive amounts of protein and grains, and focus more on the distribution of fruits and vegetables to students.
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FEATURE
6/12/12
Summer trip tips KARLEE JOHNSON Staff Reporter
DANIELLE CHIRIGUAYO Staff Reporter Current math teacher and basketball coach, former driver’s ed teacher, and future bee farmer of Washington Michael Huylar may seem to be like a modern day Renaissance man. Teaching for longer than 19 years, Huylar has come to be a student favorite among the faculty. Considered to be one of the funniest by some, and “eccentric” by others, Huylar has come a long way to the point he is at currently. Growing up in Toppenish, WA, a small town near Yakima, Huylar grew up in a different environment than some: he was raised on a cattle ranch along with his brother and two sisters. Despite being an athlete and excelling academically in school, young Huylar rode horses and took care of cattle. It was his job to push cattle to different pastures, in order to ensure the greatest grazing habits in accordance to their land. His family also grew alfalfa, which helped feed the cattle and used tremendously in that manner. High school life and beyond is exactly what would be expected of one of Riverside’s basketball coaches. Huylar was the point guard on the school’s basketball team, and all-league receiver in football, and even participated in golf. After high school, he attended Columbia Basin College, where he continued his passion for playing basketball, and eventually his team made it to the NWAACC Championship. After Columbia Basin, Huylar attended PLU, where he also played basketball. Most notable is the fact that on each team he has been apart of, Huylar has been captain. But despite his avid interest in sports, he aspired to be a civil engineer. “I grew up on a farm, and I enjoyed building and fixing things,” explained Huylar. Yet, like many things, Huylar decided against civil engineering and decided to go into math education. Teaching math for two years at Cascade Middle School, and the past 17 years at Auburn Riverside, some may ask, why math? With math, as Huylar elaborated, there is always one precise answer, unlike many other subjects such as history and language arts. “I like there to always be an answer,” Huylar said. “It’s cut and dry.” But, besides math, teaching is quite appealing to Huylar. His favorite part is interacting with the kids, and being able to laugh. Walk into any of his classes, and there is a light and humorous environment
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present. He has an endless amount of inside jokes with students who are definitely able to laugh right along with Huylar and everyone in the class. Senior Jimmy Doan can account for this. Known for his catchphrase, “Let’s do this,” Huylar has been known to imitate Doan’s almost cocky attitude, and gather a few laughs from the students in the know. Junior Hailee Codiga can also vouch for Huylar’s humorous outlook on the classroom environment. He has a small doll that is used to “take the place” of a particular student. In second period, it’s Codiga. Often times in the middle of a problem, or just randomly, on his trademark overhead projector (properly named Rex by sophomore Megan Lucchesi), said doll will pop up, and Huylar will “ask” for help. Codiga laughs off each incident. “He’s more of a friend than a teacher. He’s goofy,” Codiga said. Many agree with Codiga. “He’s the perfect balance between being a hilarious guy and a good, structured teacher,” Luccesi said. But beyond the mathematically hilarious exterior, Huylar holds a deep passion. One day, as he has stated repeatedly, he will become a bee keeper. At first his fascination was a simple one. He had read an article that explained the medicinal advantages of fresh and local honey, which includes eliminating seasonal allergies. But, as time went on, and as he did more research into not only into the honey, but the bees, a new passion formed. “It seems fascinating…to have a bee hive as a pet,” Huylar said. He finds it fascinating how each bee, no matter what job they have, make the colony thrive, and all have a specific purpose. Although the time to start a bee hive this year has passed, Huylar is hoping that as soon as next year he can start one. He even taught a driver’s education, yet after nine years it was cut, because of budget cuts in the school district. With all these things under his belt, it’s almost impossible to know where Huylar will go next. But wherever he goes, it is sure that he will continue to dominate.
Summer. That one word makes everyone happy. Why? Well it’s because we get to go on some pretty amazing trips. Some trips even have a great story—a story we can tell everyone. Going places that we have never even really pictured ourselves going to can turn out to be the most interesting and amazing places ever. Planning these trips usually takes a lot of thought, considering having the right material, money, necessities, etc. Vacationers don’t have to go places far away from where they live. They can visit places in Washington they have never been to. For example, the Yakima Nation RV park. With this great experience, campers can stay in teepees. The teepees represent the 14 tribes that settled throughout Yakima. They were also the tribes that signed the United States treaty. It’s a fun place to get away that doesn’t really cost a fortune. Another famous place in Washington would be Forks. As we all know, Forks is
famous for the Twilight movies. The town also has some really cool places that don’t necessarily involve spending a ton. Not everyone is going on trips this year, but the number one answer from many students about destinations of where people would “want” to go is Hawaii. Some good advice for those who are going somwhere really super hot: Wear sunblock. Not going anywhere “nice?” Wear sunblock anyway. It gives the feeling of having a great time too. The goal for vacationers is to just have fun and try not to think about the things that worry people the most. As a lot of people say: YOLO. So live it up to the fullest and do things that are ordinary. As the school year comes to an end, we all look forward to the long fun trips, and still, if there are no trips to go on, for some of us we still look forward to it. Not going to school is like the best trip anyone could ask for and that’s why we love the end of the school year. If you do get the chance to go anywhere, that’s cool. Then don’t be afraid to let out the word and maybe it can be a great experience for other people too.
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From then to now: looking back and looking forward
Jane Mitchell “I don’t necessarily have a clear vision of where I am going to end up or who I am going to become, but what I do know is that I will enjoy every second of this journey, and the rest will fall into place.”- J.M.
Scotty Sears “I’ve changed a lot. I’ve grown up too much in the last few years to accurately convey. I’ve learned quite a bit about who I’d like to be, and although I don’t think I’m anywhere near the end of my development as a person, I’m happy to say that I’ve found a solid place to start the journey”-S.S
Kim Coon “Over the years I have become much more open about things. I don’t care what people think and I choose to look on the positive side of things now. As a freshman I was shy, reserved, quiet. It wasn’t really bad, but as a senior I am loud, proud, and having fun everywhere! The most important thing I’ve learned in these four years is to be nice to people. You never know what’s going on in their lives, so just be nice.”-K.C.
Kyle Stocker
“From childhood’s hour I have always had an acute sense of wonder. A fledgling in the realm of hope and creativity. My sophmore year in high school was when this wondering began to blossom into direction and accountability. I have reaped profound relationships with highly exceptional people, and I have grown to understand what truly matters in this life. The future is ripe with uncertainties and opportunity, and I am encouraged to see in what ways I may fulfill my identity as a musician and as an artist.” -K.S.
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Where are seniors going to school? Washington Jade Swepston Western
Eduard Yakimchuck UW Laura Kjellesvik Alexis Saloy Pierce Community College Seattle Central Kelley Pickett Cornish Taylor Sata UW Tacoma
Lacey Shinners Central Washington
Breanna Clark University of Puget Sound
Ashley Santibanez Pacific Lutheran Emily Bittrick Evergreen State College
Ali Rodseth University of Arizona
Rachel Shartow Arizona State
Arizona
Gracie Classon BYU Idaho
Nick Minteer Gonzaga University Hayley Turner Washington State Trae Rawls Eastern
Katia Pawlak Cal-Poly San Lius Obis
Courtney Gillyard Pepperdine
Ravneet Waraich Whitman
California
Jaskaran Singh University of Utah
Drew Standish Oregon State
Reed Guisinger Brigham Young
Danielle Robinson Eastern Oregon
Carly Morgan University of Portland
Oregon
Idaho
Javan Chow Brigham Young
Utah
Carlos Lopez Brown
Rhode Island
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Shower caddy for toiletries First aid kit, including Band-aids! Rainboots Earplugs Mattress pad Scissors Nail clippers Can opener Shower shoes
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Artist of the Issue: Patricia Mcnamara JAYMES FLEURY Editor-in-Chief Last month many students attended the annual Art Show and Film Festival. Many pieces stuck out, but this year an artist walked away with—count ’em—three awards. She won first in layout design, second place in computer generated art and third in judge’s choice for graphic design. Junior Patricia Mcnamara has been working with graphic design for years, starting with Microsoft Paint at the early age of seven. In her early years as an artist, she would draw ghosts and animals. Wit and style brims in the piece “Willpower” with the formally dressed man devouring cake, with total diregard of the mess he’s producing. It looks as though he hadn’t eaten anything so delicious in years. “‘Willpower’ probably took me about three hours...only because I was very meticulous with it. Usually a piece like that takes two,” Mcnamara said. Mcnamara seems to have natural art skills. Other than starting at an early age, she has only taken two classes here that are art related: Graphic Design and Drawing One.
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magazine Smudges. “The Smudges piece does not have a name; however, I did decide to name the character Kenneth on a whim,” Mcnamara said. To learn about that piece, pick up a copy and see the art entered by fellow students. Like most artists, Mcnamara has had a project that just made her want to scream. When asked how many pieces have caused her this anxiety she replied: “Everything I’ve ever drawn. I normally leave my work, lay down, read and attempt to go back.” Mcnamara also enjoys other traditional arts such as drawing, sketching and photography. “I take pictures of weird things, like bath toys, old houses and random scenery,” Mcnamara said. With another year here at Riverside, many look forward to her future artwork. Mcnamara has set up a style all of her own which has proven to impress judges and students alike.
Yet she still rakes in the awards. Mcnamara is set apart from cliche artists; she has no “inspiration” used on her pieces. “I use none really. I just make it up as I go.” Her artistic ability has affected some future choices, especially when searching for colleges. Mcnamara wants to pursue an education at Digipen Institute of Technology, though she is not quite sure what degree she specifically wants to obtain. Pieces such as “Plea of Insanity” will help her meet this goal. The style of the piece screams with craziness and even the perspective is at an abnormal angle. Or the cover to PHOTO BY: KELLEY PICKETT the student literary
Mcnamara’s award-winning piece “Willpower”
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Setting a new bar for burgers JAYMES FLEURY Editor-in-Chief I am serious about two things in the world of food. Burgers and places that serve ’em. On a recent trip to Capitol Hill in Seattle, I went to a burger joint that has been getting a lot of buzz. With a menu holding 16 specialty burgers, a handful of crispy fried sides, and malts, the 8 oz. Burger Bar hits the mark in my burger book. The restaurant had interesting atmosphere—a kind of barn feel with wooden tables and old-fashioned light bulbs. But it also had a modern twist with an impressive mirrored bar shelf and comfy, shiny metal chairs. Most restaurants give complimentary water from a pitcher and served into a simple glass. Here at the 8 oz., however, water is served PHOTO BY JAYMES FLEURY
in old milk glasses from a glass jug. The fun has already begun before your food has even been ordered. My eye was caught by the Jackson Burger. The burger is built with fresh earthy Northwest beef, smoked cheese, chopped lettuce, 8 oz. specialty sauce, sauteed onions, and pickles. One bite and I had this greasy and delicious smile. By the time I was half way through my burger, ignoring that good kind of pain in my gut, I almost forgot about my side. A tall bucket of onion rings was staring me in the face yelling “Eat me! Eat me!” I did just that. Now these onions were neither overcooked or soggy. Nor were they covered in a quarter-inch of cheap, half baked corn meal batter. No, they were light, fresh and tasty beyond belief. With a little ranch dressing, they became the perfect side order. My burger craving was not only satisfied, but had a new bar set for any Seattle grill.
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Prepare for local summer concerts JAYMES FLEURY Editor-in-Chief Washington is full of fantastic venues for a variety of concerts. Some are well known: Key Arena, The White River Amphitheater, The Showbox, and WaMu Theater. Others, not so much. Our famous student band, Beyond Gravity, will be playing once again at Louie G’s June 30. The band consists of seniors Robert Craigh, Joseph Pepe, and Andrew Aguilar. Tickets for their latest show can be purchased from the individual band members for $8 a pop. This upcoming Monday the Showbox Theater will be hosting The Temper Trap. They’re a popular Indie Rock band from Austrailia that are curretnly touring around North America, Austrailia/New Zealand, and Europe. A crowd favorite, Foster the People is coming back to WaMu theater June 28. The
band holds many popular songs, including “Pumped Up Kicks” and “Houdini.” Many have heard of the face-melting awesomeness of last month’s Sasquatch music festival. The weekend was packed with scores of bands performing within dozens of genres all in one venue, the Gorge. Here at Sasquatch, ticket holders camp
in tents during the night and listen to their bands of choice all day. Some groups include Group Love, Nero (DJ), Trampled By Turtles, Silversun Pickups, and way way more. The festival is annual and always at the Gorge Amphitheater outside of Quincy. But be warned, the festival sells out extremely fast. This year broke box office records, selling out at least three months in advance. So keep a lookout and buy tickets ASAP. The same hype can be shared with Kube 93’s annual Summer Jam concert. The concert began on the ninth, and many artists performed. Artists like B.o.B, Kid Cudi, and Kid Ink. This concert also sells out pretty quickly every year so beat the pack and get tickets ahead of time for next year.
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Three-quels create mixed waves among gamers DYLAN JOHNSTON Staff Reporter
Diablo 3:
We have all been waiting four years for this game. It’s finally here...Diablo 3! But is it really worth all the hype it’s been getting lately? First off, the multiplayer servers are bad; there are only ten of them. The only thing they improved on was graphics—gameplay not so much. When I opened this game I thought Holy --, I finally have it! Then I put it in my computer and I couldn’t even get past the login
screen. They have added in a mini map in the lower right corner of the HUD. From what I remember, the other Diablo’s did not have mini map, and if players got lost they had to hope their partners would find, or knew the way back. The customization is good. Players can change the different ways they attack, like a basic attack (right and left click). The new classes in Diablo 3 are the Witch doctor, Demon hunter, and the wizard. The Witch doctor is a reskin of the necromancer in Diablo 2, and the wizard is like the sorceress. The Demon hunter on the other hand is new and closely related to the Amazon from Diablo 2. But if you ignore the
minor bugs, and the annoying login screen, this game can be really great. The story/plot is good and makes you want to play more. I would give this game a 8.5/10. The only problem I have with it is the login screen and the multiplayer servers.
Max Payne 3:
Max Payne 3 takes place in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Max Payne 3 is also the first one in the trilogy to have multiplayer. Think of the multiplayer like Uncharted 3’s multiplayer. Players can customize their avatars and there is a currency system to buy weapons and equipment. Max Payne 3 is kind of like Uncharted with the cinematics after completing a mission, etc. The game definitely feels smoother than the first Max Payne. I personally think that the action is the best part of the Max Payne games. The story is also pretty awesome. I give this game a 9/10, just short of perfect marks.
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Stay in the sun, not Dark Shadows MACKENZIE BROWN Staff Reporter A few weeks ago, I traveled to the Auburn Regal movie theater to see Dark Shadows. After a few hours in a dark theater, I came to the conclusion that I much rather would have liked to spend my day in the sun. Dark Shadows is the recent remake of the 1960s TV series, Dark Shadows. The story follows Barnabas Collins, a vampire released after being locked in the ground for two centuries by an evil witch, as he helps the current Collins family living in his old mansion rebuild their seafood canning empire. Throughout the story, Barnabas is deceived by the still alive witch, Angelique, when she tries to make him fall for her instead of his other love Victoria. The entire movie is confusing with too many unneeded characters. When Barnabas comes out of his coffin, he’s living with a family of four, and two doctors living in the house to help one of the crazy younger children, David. David claims he sees his mother
in a ghost form sometimes and because of that, they need two doctors. I see two doctors as being unfit considering how David’s medical condition is anything but severe. Another unimportant character is David’s father. He’s mostly just a rude character only sticking with the family to get money but you don’t really get to know his character and he doesn’t create too much conflict. Now, this movie does a great job giving a back story, and the majority of the movie is enjoyable. However, when things start getting too random, it ruins your interests. Victoria, the second doctor that comes to help David, sees a ghost, which connects to a huge back story of how her parents sent her away for being crazy and seeing ghosts when she was young. This part of the movie doesn’t have a lot to do with anything else, except it shows how she understands David more than others. But while the first doctor is trying to get David out of the routine of seeing his mother as a ghost, Victoria sympathizes David and understands how he feels. Now both doctors
Dictator fun, but raunchy JAMES HORNBUCKLE Staff Reporter The Dictator is a rated R comedy that tells about Admiral General Hafez Aladeen, the dictator of Wadiya, who loves having power and overuses it. He believes that his country loves oppression and should never become a democracy. The Dictator was produced and directed by the same people who made Bruno and Borat, which are both hilarious movies. They also star Sacha Boran Cohen. This made my expectations very high for The Dictator. After seeing it, my expectations were met. The movie had me laughing from the very start till the end. Sacha Boran Cohen plays his character (Admiral Aladeen) perfectly. Many people say that it is his best film yet, and I agree. Aladeen is planning to make nuclear weapons to insure that his country or other countries will not interfere with him having power. When the United Nations hears about these nuclear weapons they threaten to take military action unless Aladeen travels to the United Nations headquarters in New York City to address the council. When Aladeen travels to New York City he is kidnapped by a man named Clyton who he met when entering his hotel in NYC. Clyton was a hit man hired by
Aladeen’s uncle to take Aladeen out. Aladeen escapes and only losses his nationally known beard. Nobody recognizes Aladeen. His uncle has replaced him with a man that looks like him, with instructions for the man to declare Wadiya a democracy. Aladeen hears about this and will do anything to stop it and get his power back. This movie is rated R are for many reasons though: it has nudity, bad language, and racist and sexist comments. I wouldn’t recomend this to anyone that would take any offense to the racist and sexist comments. The only thing I disliked about this movie is that some parts are so disgusting it made me look away, Other than that I really liked it. I thought it was a great comedy and would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good laugh at the movies. Overall, I’d give it a 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5.
are trying to help David to do what the other is trying to get him not to do. What’s the purpose of treating him then? Then all of a sudden the house is burning down, the walls are bleeding, the paintings are talking, Angelique is made of glass, and a main character turns into a wolf at the last minute with no warning and no purpose. If you’re up for a strange movie, I recommend seeing Dark Shadows. For all those who enjoy a more realistic tale, there are probably better options out there.
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Some may believe that wrestling, and any male-dominated sport for that matter, may be just that: just for men. Breaking the norm of only boys being known to participate in wrestling is sophomore Chrystal Gibbs. Joining earlier this year, Gibbs has found her home on the varsity wrestling team. Beginning with an avid interest in boxing, Gibbs started with mixed martial arts, and eventually, with an extra push from her coach, Andy Reese, she joined the school’s wrestling team. According to Gibbs, she started participating in wrestling in order to help her grappling and takedown skills, and she fell in love with the sport. When asked why Gibbs likes the sport, she said,“I enjoy wresPHOTO BY KARLEE JOHNSON tling. It’s a contact sport and you Sophomore Chrystal Gibbs use all of your muscles.” It is that exact type of physically demanding exercise that she Originally from Tacoma, Gibbs grew up adores. Ending up only one match away from State this year, Gibbs hopes to keep up the in different places, although she considers herself a Federal Way native. hard work in wrestling. “My entire family supports me,and my But despite all of the fun involved in wrestling, Gibbs is at one disadvantage. She brother even wrestles with me for extra is the only female on the team at Auburn practice,” Gibbs said. Along with wrestling, Gibbs is also planRiverside. “It was kind of awkward, starting out ning on joining the Raven Crew family this being the only girl on the team,” Gibbs said, coming year. “I enjoy helping out the little freshmen. It makes me feel better knowing “although it wasn’t scary going in.” But even though she is the only one on they are taken care of.” In a recent wrestling match, Gibbs went the team, she has been treated like “one of the guys.” Gibbs has said that because of up against a girl from rival Kent Meridian. She this, she has worked even harder and has scratched Gibbs in the face. Having never strived to be the best that she possibly can wrestled like this, Gibbs had a learning exbe. She even has the team’s full respect, pirence from wrestling this other girl. Looking into the future, Gibbs looks which only adds to her already high level forward to working hard, and improving on of comfort. “I think Gibbs is a positive influence to her skills in mixed martial arts, wrestling, the team, coach Steve Mead said. “She has and boxing. really improved as a wrestler.”
better. “The best time I had in basketball was when I got five blocks against Tahoma.” His last sport of the year, was by far one of Harris’s most memorable seasons ever. As a freshman, Harris made it all the way to Districts and State for track. As a track athlete, focus is needed all the time, no interruptions. Harris feels as if this was the one sport he contributed the most, it was something he was truly passionate about. “Going to State and Districts was awesome,” Harris said. “I think it is going to be a good experience for me while I am here for the next three years.” Being an athlete runs in PHOTO BY KARLEE JOHNSON the family for Harris. If he could Freshman Mar’yea Harris be like anyone he said he would be like his dad. “He was just a A true athlete never gives up, even role model, and I hope to be though hard times and obstacles always just like him.” find their way into an individual sport. Harris is going to continue with what Mar’yea Harris was involved in many sports he is good at: track. Although he will not throughout this school year. Everything that be playing football, he will be running track he participates in he gives 100%. and playing basketball for Riverside. For his It is Harris’s first year at Riverside and next three years he hopes to succeed more so far he has accomplished so much in each in everything he participates in. sport. Usually, freshman have a lot of difficulty finding what they are going to do on a team, but Harris knew exactly what he is good at and uses it to his full advantage. Not only does Harris have his school work, a personal life and friends to deal with, he managed to do all that even while involved in his sport seasons. Harris’s first season started off with football. Harris loves playing football, but most likely won’t be playing next year. “Football season was great time, but we did end up having a rough season though,” Harris said. The next season to come was basketball season. For Harris it was a good time. It was the time to play and get to know his team
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Sports, summer to fall MOLLIE RIDGE Staff Reporter The fall sports are working out again, to get back into shape for another winning season. Many of these sports have tryouts so the players can get to a higher, more challenging level. Let’s get this season started! Water polo, Girls swim team, Cross Country, Boys tennis, Golf, Volleyball and Soccer all start on August 22. Football tryouts start on August 16 and go to the 17. Football tryouts start on August 16, and continue on to the 17th. Our head coach, Bob Morgan said, “We had a good season, especially when we beat Auburn.” Our football team should be looking forward to another great season. Being led with nine coaches, the team should have an awesome season next fall. Cross country turns out on August 22, only missing State but 1 point, coach Bill Sumner is looking forward to a great season. “I want our team to be the top SPSL in the state; we can get to State,” Sumner said. “We only needed one more point to get into State.” Looking forward to a new coming year going to state this year, Sumner hopes the team will achieve greatness.
Boys tennis coach Bruce Diehl has been looking forward to this all year. Taking two boys from the Varsity tennis team to. “We’ll be losing a lot of seniors,” Diehl said. “This means we just need to rebuild the team and hope that we get more experience next year.” Having a tennis team over the summer, Diehl hopes to get more experienced players on the team and keep more kids loving the sport. Boy’s water polo head coach Mike Van Eaton is looking forward to another great season. “With the skill we have on the team, we just need to anticipate the other team’s movements,” Van Eaton said. “I know we can win State next year.” Last year the team went to Canada instead of State. They still had a good season without State. The golf season had a great last season, with head coach Tom Adams. “The main goal for next season is to make it to the league championships,” Adams said. “The whole season will have to matter off of if we work hard enough this summer to improve the team’s skills.” Looking forward for another great season for our golf team. Although support has been good at games this year, most coaches and players hope to see even more support in 2012-13.
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No credits for school sports JAMES HORNBUCKLE Staff Reporter Many students have been thinking they should get P.E credit for their outside school sports, but is it really fair? The school isn’t allowing students to get a credit for these sports, but many students disagree with that decision. In my opinion students shoulds not get a school P.E credit for outside of school sports. To get a school credit I believe you should be in a classroom or a gym at school. Although I do believe athletes should get something from outside of school sports, I don’t think it should be a school credit. Many athletes believe that the point of a P.E class is to learn how to play sports and be active, and they are doing just that in their club sports. This seems like a very good reason for why they should get a credit: they are being very active by playing their sport and they are learning and get better
at their sport each day. But this is still extracurricular. This is outside the regular school day. What would we do next? Allow credits for club sports, too? Many students who do not play sports outside of school think like I do. “Since you are not at school you shouldn’t get a school credit for it,” freshman Robbie Rudolph said. This is a good point, because to get a credit for school you should be at school. Also, some students have brought up the fact that they may not have practice five days a week for 55 minutes like they would in a normal P.E class. It could be an easy way for students to cheat; students could not show up to practices or games and could get away with it and still get the credit. We appreciate (and cheer on) our sports teams, but all the physical action of sports happens outside of the school day. If you want to get credit for P.E. beyond the school day, try the after school P.E. class.