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Meet the top seniors from Boulder Creek High School’s class of 2015
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Six business bullet points
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12 MOMENTS
Fun things to do in April
16 SPORTS
Defending state champion BCVB
28 CRAFTS
Recycled projects for April
30 ENTERTAINING Local wedding trends
32 PHILANTHROPY A wealth of water
40 GET TO KNOW
Marisa Drennen and Denise Frantz
18 PERSPECTIVE
Homeless court: A new concept in the court system
20 WEATHER
Savor the weather before the heat sets in
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Dangerous ingredients in your skin-care products
Charity brings back a sense of self-worth
The importance of sunscreen
57 SPACES
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A workout fit for any vacation
60 SUDOKU
An original Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan puzzle
62 CROSSWORD
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food 48 HOME COOKING Garden fresh meals
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Stop by the Anthem Farmers Market for organic and seasonal crops, plants, seeds, compost, and worm castings. Also available are grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, and fresh local eggs, cheeses, and butters. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. arizonafarmersmarkets.com
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The Daisy Mountain Tea Party Patriots meet to listen to educational speakers, authors, and candidates for public office. The meetings also include an opportunity for involvement in both supporting and holding elected officials accountable as well as updates on issues being addressed or considered by various local, state, and federal officials. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Anthem Civic Center, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. daisymountainteapartypatriots.com
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New Friends of the Library meets the third Wednesday of each month for discussion. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. newfriendsnvlibrary@gmail.com
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The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fund-raising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. 6 p.m. ACC Community Park Softball Field, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem.
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Anthem residents are invited to attend the Anthem Community Council’s semiannual Go Green event at which Westech Recyclers and Allied Waste will recycle acceptable electronics and other paper, plastic, metal, and glass-based recyclable items. Pro-Shred will provide secure destruction of sensitive materials including bank statements, check stubs, and CDs. Participants must provide one proof of Anthem residency before recycling items. 8 a.m. to noon. ACC Community Park lower parking lot, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem. onlineatanthem.com/go-green
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Eye on Another Title After last year’s dream season, defending state champion BCVB looks to carry the momentum forward. Photos by Shawn Boyce
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IT DOESN’T GET any better than being a state champion, and that is exactly what the Boulder Creek Men’s Volleyball team accomplished last season. Head coach Troy Dueling says it was simply “awesome.” After years and years of coming close, all of the hard work finally paid off with the result of a championship title, and Troy says that it took “a lot of sacrifice from myself and the players, but it was great to see it all come to fruition.” Now, just one year after the dream season, the Jaguars are looking to carry the momentum forward and not miss a beat. Though they lost several seniors, many of whom were starters and went on to continue their playing careers in college, the coach was adamant that the new group of guys will be just fine. They’ll need to find a new face for the program and more importantly find their own identity and not live in the shadows of a championship winning team. The volleyball program at Boulder Creek is one to be reckoned with, and no matter who steps on the court, it’s expected that the job will be done. “We still have a very talented group of players,” Troy says, highlighting juniors Bryce Whitman and Liam Santa Cruz as standout stars poised for a breakthrough. Also returning is junior libero Andrew de Leon, who started last year for the Jags. Seniors Adrien Wheeler and Booth Williamson will provide the leadership, and junior Grady O’Neil will also contribute. For this season, Troy is most concerned with his team’s capabilities as players. “I’m not too concerned with getting caught up in goals and trying to win another ring,” he says. “The process is most important—I want to see us grow and come together as a team.” Boulder Creek has traditionally been ranked as a top 10 team and will continue to be a powerhouse in Arizona. Reaching the state playoffs will not be an issue. However, the journey back to the state finals will
“The process is most important — I want to see us grow and come together as a team. ” — HEAD COACH TROY DUELING
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Homeless Court Local Judge Gerald A. Williams explains a new concept being utilized in the Maricopa County court system. DID YOU KNOW that Maricopa County has a court designed just to help people who are homeless? If you didn’t, don’t feel bad. It’s a relatively new court and is still based on a fairly recent concept. The Maricopa County Regional Homeless Court follows a problem-solving court format. In such a court structure, the focus is on producing an outcome that will benefit both the offender and the community in general. Defendants are screened, some type of assessment is made, and then either a probation officer or a counselor is assigned to the case.
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Problem-solving courts change the role of the judge into one resembling a coach. These courts have been successful in cases where the defendants have some mental health issues or are addicted to drugs. They are not, however, designed to be a free ride by which people are not held accountable for their misconduct. In Maricopa County, all 26 justice courts and all 23 municipal courts participate in homeless court. The typical case involves homeless defendants who have significant and often uncollectable fines from misdemeanor convictions. Many of
these people initially have an active warrant for their arrest. Homeless Court does not resolve cases involving felonies, DUIs, or cases where there is a victim. The way into homeless court is for the person to already be a part of some type of established program. Some of the authorized providers include Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), Chrysalis, the Phoenix Rescue Mission, the Salvation Army, and United Methodist Outreach Ministries (UMOM). The homeless court meets in a facility near CASS, and the court appearances are more like gradu-
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The Atmosphere If you don’t happen to have a jazz trio handy, an iPod and music dock will do the trick. Find a Pandora station, and resist the urge to leave the table so you can thumbs-up or thumbs down every single song. Just let it play. Or simply go with the soothing sounds of Mother Nature blending with that noisy neighbor you didn’t invite. Remember, this isn’t about a perfectly timed, perfectly planned, perfectly executed dining experience. Grab some friends and take the party outside. Now, somebody pass me that moonshine….
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The Tao of Success Achieve your goals with adherence to these six business bullet points. By Adam Toren
TO BECOME successful as an entrepreneur, you need to stay true to your beliefs, remain focused on your goals, and work diligently to achieve them. Only then will the secret of success unveil itself to you. You’ll see that the answer was right in front of you the whole time. Indeed, your success is a mirror image of your hard work. With that in mind, here are six bullet points to help you achieve your goals.
The Secret of Success—The Long, Straight Road A man is headed north to reunite with his long-lost family. He knows of only one route to arrive at his destination: a long, solitary road. He sets off one dewy morning full of resolve, pacing himself and stopping to smell the roses along the way. Though he faces daily adversity, he remains faithful to his purpose. Though he sees many lovely gardens and palaces, he remains determined to reach his goal. Though he hears rumors of a quicker road through the hills, he stays true to his plans.
Detours Whatever your life’s road is, you’re bound to face some detours along the way. Nothing ever quite goes according to plan. If you want to push on, you’ll have to learn to roll with the punches. Per-
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severance separates the successful from the unsuccessful. When something doesn’t work out the way you hoped it would, saddle up again and keep riding. Kick the concept of “giving up” out of your mind. Instead, seamlessly change directions when you have to, and march forward down your road with purpose.
Distractions Besides perseverance, you’ll need plenty of focus to follow your road toward success. Life will throw many distractions your way. Some of these can be totally ignored. Some you’ll have to handle with care and thoughtfulness. Either way, don’t lose sight of your destination. Devote regular time to reaching your goals. Focus on improving your skills and your connections. Concentrate on building your networks and your capabilities.
Shortcuts At times, you may be offered chances to take the easy way out. Look closely when you encounter these opportunities. Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it often is. Consider the examples of your successful predecessors and inspect them carefully. Did they get lucky with shortcuts, or did they realize their accomplishments the traditional way with grit, diligence, and resolve? What appears to be a shortcut home may lead you right into the woods.
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A Wealth of Water Water 4 Kids International sets out to provide access to safe water. By Ivana Pacion
LIFE IN OUR desert inspires an appreciation for water! You certainly know how vital water is to your everyday activities and can imagine how essential it is to the world, communities, and every individual. A beautiful movement is taking place in the hearts and minds of today’s generation. The global impact of access to safe and clean water is steadily getting more attention. A community that can retrieve safe water is one that can thrive and grow. A healthy, sustainable, and prosperous society hinges on having access to safe and clean water. As a global community, our lives are intertwined. We have the opportunity to empower one another. Tragically, innumerable children around the world are burdened with the daily responsibility of trekking long distances in search of water. This alters their whole life. Days spent walking are days not learning. Education is key to overcoming the vicious cycle that keeps so many of today’s young people mired in poverty and social stagnation. A village well opens the door to a future of which many can only dream. We have the power to change the course of countless lives. Water 4 Kids International (W4KI) believes passionately that restoration begins from the ground up. They work tirelessly to provide access to safe water through the drilling of boreholes (wells) from their home office in Phoenix. Local resident Amanda Scott, who traveled to Uganda with Hope 4 Kids International (H4KI), emotionally speaks of her experience working with W4KI. “As we walked to the village’s original water source, I realized what they go through, just to get water,” she said. “Then, once I saw the brown, murky water they walked miles to get, it broke my heart.” Amanda knew she had to do something to change the situation, and she worked hard at it. Today, she is co-chairing the second annual Walk 4 Water: Norterra. The participants of Walk 4 Water are on a mis-
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“As we walked to the village’ s original water source, I realized what they go through, just to get water... ” — AMANDA SCOTT
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sion to provide the tools to break the cycle of poverty in communities with the greatest need for safe water. W4KI’s second annual Walk 4 Water: Norterra is a time to celebrate life, to be appreciative of the good things from which we benefit every single day, and clean water is certainly foremost. It’s an opportunity to extend the goodness in our lives to those who are living without life’s basic necessities. The participants in the first Walk 4 Water Norterra event successfully raised the much-needed funds to drill a well for children living in the Ugandan village of Namuntenga. Thanks to the success of this event, children are now fulfilling their dreams of attending school, knowing that hope is within reach as their lives are being transformed through the access to safe water. This year, W4KI is inviting the community to join in their efforts. To learn more, visit w4ki.org/w4w/norterra.
orth Valley Christian Academy (NVCA), an independent Christian school located in 85086, recently met with school families and interested stakeholders to announce the kickoff of their $5.5 million capital campaign, Steps of Faith. The funds from the campaign will be used to purchase land and build a new state-of-the-art campus just south of Anthem, encompassing preschool through high school. Now in its fourth year, NVCA is looking to expand enrollment by serving the growing needs of the North Valley. NVCA is in the process of acquiring property just south of the Carefree Highway and North Valley Parkway. “It was important in our strategic planning that we find a location allowing us to remain connected to our Anthem community and those families that have supported us while locating to an area that allows us to reach a growing demographic to our south,” says NVCA executive director Nate Kretzmann. Nate added that the vision for the school is as “the premier leader of lifepreparing, global-ready education in the North Phoenix Valley.” In addition to adding a high school, NVCA, as it eventually builds out, will have a full fine arts program, athletic fields, the latest technology capabilities, and a curriculum designed to build global competence and understanding in students for the 21st century. NVCA is part of a large district that serves approximately 121,700 students from preschool through 12th grade in over 2,000 Lutheran schools across the nation and three international schools in Asia. “While we teach from a Biblical worldview, NVCA is open and welcomes students regardless of their religious affiliations,” Nate says. Donations to the Steps of Faith capital campaign can be made online at northvalleyca.org/support-nvca/capital-campaign-fund. To learn more about NVCA’s capital campaign or plans for the new campus, contact natek@northvalleyca. org. To learn more about NVCA’s enrollment process or curriculum, contact shannonl@northvalleyca.org or call (623) 419-3005.
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Star Students Introducing some of the brightest and most athletically inclined seniors from Boulder Creek High School’s class of 2015. Chosen by the counseling and athletic departments for their accomplishments, these young adults are high achievers who’ll take a piece of our community out into the great wide world as they embark upon new journeys after graduation.
Compiled by Sondra Barr
Sonia Tomaso Age: 17 GPA: 4.61
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: Throughout high school, I have made it my priority to maintain the highest GPA possible and do my absolute best in all classes I enroll in. For all four years, I have taken the highest-level honors and advanced-placement courses available to me, and I have achieved As in all of my classes, with a few Bs in classes like AP Chemistry and AP Calculus. With a combination of hard work and excellent instruction, I have passed every AP exam that I have taken. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: While academics have been a major focus during my high school career, singing and performing have been a large part of my experience at BCHS, and I’ll fondly look back on attending the 2014 Arizona All-State Show Choir. The audition process was nerve-racking and the actual experience was a fast-paced weekend of choreography and glittery dresses, but I met amazing people and was able to express my talents and passions in a way that complements the hard work I do in the classroom. Having this creative outlet has been a blessing in my life, and I wholeheartedly believe that it has bolstered my academic performance. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: Boulder Creek truly is an amazing school, and I’ve been blessed to be able to attend it for a variety of reasons, but the teachers I’ve had are what have made my experience here quite memorable. I enjoy learning regardless of who is teaching me, but being able to engage, entertain, and educate a room of 30 students is practically a performance art, and I’m proud to say that I have had several teachers who perform with great grace. I’ll fondly remember a few special teachers as great role models, mentors, and friends, and I’m very thankful for that. COLLEGE: I’ve yet to decide where I’ll be attending school in the fall.
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James Wood Age: 18 GPA: 4.53
Samantha Pear Age: 17 GPA: 4.65
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: I’ve been successful in multiple state-level competitions for Spanish, guitar performance, and engineering, and I’ve participated as an officer in clubs on campus such as the Interact Club and BCHS Engineering. My greatest accomplishment throughout high school would be the development of a walking aid for RSDS/CRPS patients in my Engineering Design and Development class. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: One weekend, my friends all got together to go on a drive, and we ended up getting a flat while off-roading out in the desert. We didn’t know there was a jack in the car, so while we waited for help to arrive, we sat around drinking Thirstbusters, listening to music, getting to know each other better, and just enjoying just how many stars you can see once you get out of the city lights. What made it even more memorable was that a pack of burros stumbled upon us, and to be honest, they startled some of us more than we scared them. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: Honestly, the best thing about Boulder Creek is the community. There are just so many wonderful and unique personalities that make up the teaching staff and student body that drive the school to be something special. I believe I have encountered a number of opportunities while at BC that I would have never found elsewhere. COLLEGE: The goal is to be attending Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California, where I plan to major in biomedical engineering.
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: Two-time scholar athlete award, national Spanish exam (bronze award), ranked in the class top 10, and recipient of the award of excellence from the AP college board. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: Every year after the homecoming, I have hosted a camp—three years in a tent and one year in an RV with all my closest friends. Homecoming itself is an amazing memory. I’m honored in receiving the title of homecoming queen and look forward to coming back next year. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: I love the teachers that truly care about enriching the learning experience. In addition, there are hundreds of clubs, activities, and programs for everyone to get involved in.
Taylor Ellsworth Age: 18 GPA: 4.64
COLLEGE: Most likely University of Arizona Honors College.
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: I was awarded the Bronze Medal and honorable mention for my performance on the National Spanish Exam. I was also recognized as an AP Scholar with Honor for my performance on my College Board Advanced Placement tests. At Boulder Creek, I’m currently ranked number one in my class of 600 students as well. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: My favorite high school memories are my trips to Disneyland each year with my classmates; I have gone three times with choir and once with Student Government. The competitions, clinics, camps, and programs attended while there have allowed me to gain new skills and perspectives while forming unforgettable memories with my friends. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: I love BC because of the amazing group of teachers and advanced academic opportunities provided for its students. The teachers at Boulder Creek are not only incredible teachers but also serve as role models and mentors. My teachers have supported and motivated me to push myself in every aspect of my high school experience. COLLEGE: I have not yet committed to a college as I’m still waiting to hear back from my California schools, but I’ll most likely attend the Honors College at The University of Arizona.
Cameron Moreno Age: 18 GPA: 4.67
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ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: I’m currently the team captain for the Academic Decathlon team. This year, I’m also the highest scorer in the state for AcaDeca and the highest scorer in the history of the region. Our team went to the national competition in Hawaii last year, which was the farthest any
school in the district had ever gone. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: Going to competitions and hanging out with my AcaDeca teammates always makes for good memories. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: The incredibly supportive teachers. COLLEGE: Most likely the University of Pennsylvania, but I’m still waiting on a few more colleges’ decisions. APRIL 2015
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Dylan Averill Age: 18 GPA: 4.7
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: I’ve worked hard to be ranked in the top of my class. I also strive to take as many AP tests as I can and pass them for credit. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: My favorite memory was standing in the Syrian section watching my first high school football game as a freshman. It was incredible being surrounded by people showing their school spirit and pride cheering on our team to victory. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: The best thing about BCHS is how the school is made up of many different personalities, but yet it has created a atmosphere where everybody can work together efficiently. COLLEGE: I’m planning to attend Hofstra University in the fall.
Austin Joyce Age: 17 GPA: 4.5
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: My best academic achievements at Boulder Creek would be completing my first two years of calculus and achieving a GPA above 4.0. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: My favorite memory of high school is having the opportunity to play all four years of football with some of my greatest friends. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: The best thing about Boulder Creek is getting to go to a place where you can see your friends every day and work hard to improve. COLLEGE: I’m still awaiting decisions from the U.S. Naval Academy at the moment. As of now, I have accepted a NROTC scholarship to ASU, and if nothing changes, I will be going there in the fall.
Branson Tibbs Age: 18 GPA: 4.78
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: Class valedictorian, two-time section champ, Flowing Wells Invitational Finalist, two-time division 1 state finalist (second place) in wrestling. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: When the Boulder Creek wrestling team won the team section title my junior year, we had more than half our team in the section finals and won by over 100 points. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: While there are a lot of good things about Boulder Creek, I would say the thing that will stick with me is my group of friends. It is nice to have a community of people with similar interests and drive. It allows me to grow as an athlete and a person. COLLEGE: Stern Business School at NYU
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Madison Taylor Paul Age: 17 GPA: 4.76
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: While attending Boulder Creek High School, I have taken 10 AP classes. I also have been granted the AP Scholar with Distinction Award and recognized for my perfect score for the AIMS Writing Test. I have been involved in clubs at the school here, including National Spanish Honors Society, World Language Club, Academic Decathlon, and National Honors Society. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: My favorite school memory was competing in the Academic Decathlon scrimmage my junior year. Although I did not place on the team, I celebrated in my team members’ success and had a terrific time sharing my experience with my fellow classmates and amazing teachers. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: The best thing about Boulder Creek High School is the sense of not only community but also a true family. From the effort and dedication of the teachers to the welcoming and spirited students, I feel extremely included within the atmosphere of our school. I moved here after the first semester of my freshman year, and immediately, teachers and friends provided a network of support to help me through my journey of high school. COLLEGE: I’m attending the University of Colorado in Boulder next year. I’ll major in biochemical engineering with specialization in medicine.
Ryan Parenteau Age: 18 GPA: 4.37
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: Jag leadership award (renamed the Ryan Parenteau Leadership Award); Awards in 2014: National Football Foundation Valley of the Sun Chapter Scholar Athlete of the year; Arizona Football Coaches Association Top 25 (Super 25) All-State Team; Arizona Football Coaches Association, Division 1 all-state first team defensive back; AZCentral.com, American Family All-USA first team defense, defensive back; AZCentral.com, Friday Night Fever (Channel 12) All-Fever Team, defensive back; AllGridiron Arizona Team, defensive back. Scout 24-7 Football (Jason Jewell) All-Division 1 Team, defensive back; Sports360AZ, Division 1-2, Arizona All-Academic Football Team; All-Division 1 Defensive Player of the Year; All-Division 1 Defensive Back of the Year; First Team All-Region Defensive Player of the Year; In 2013: First Team All-Region Defensive Back of the Year; In 2012: Second Team AllRegion Defensive Back; Named a Boulder Creek MVP junior and senior year. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: My senior football season. My team overcame all of the odds stacked against us and became a winning team. In the spring before my senior year, Boulder Creek hired a new coaching staff and no one around the state of Arizona expected us to win a single game, but we went 8–3 and had a playoff berth. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: The best thing about Boulder Creek is that everyone for the most part gets along and everyone seems to have a place to fit in. COLLEGE: In the fall, I will be attending the University of CaliforniaDavis on a full athletic scholarship. At Davis, I plan to major in aerospace engineering.
Max Calderone Age: 18 GPA: 4.61
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ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: Member of National Honor Society, vice president of the Spanish Honor Society, ranked in the top 10 of my class academically, and have played varsity baseball for two years. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: Winning the title of homecoming king alongside my best friend Samantha Pear, who won homecoming queen. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: The close-knit sense of community and the pride everyone has for our school. COLLEGE: Baylor University. Sic ’Em Bears!
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Brooke Weiler Age: 17 GPA: 4.02
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: During the time period I’ve been attending Boulder Creek, I’ve been a part of two sports—cross-country and track and field—and I have been a part of the varsity team on both sports for three years. For cross-country, I’ve placed in the top five for our varsity team for every race for the past two years. I have been a team captain for two years, received the Jaguar award (leadership award) for my senior year, and was a part of the 2014 state team during my senior year. My accomplishments for track include being a team captain and team leader my senior year, being a part of the regional team for the mile and two mile, and being awarded the Jaguar award in track during my junior year. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: My favorite high school memory would definitely be cross-country, but a more specific moment from my time on the cross-country team was racing the Desert Twilight race my senior year. The varsity teams were fortunate enough to make it into the championship race, and as we lined up at the starting line. the national anthem was sung, and fireworks began going off before the gun was shot and during our race. It was a completely surreal moment that I got to share with my team, and one I will never forget. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: The best thing about BCHS would be all the clubs and sports they have to offer; there is an extracurricular activity for everyone and for me personally, my clubs and sports became a huge part of my life and were things I looked forward to every day. COLLEGE: Next fall, I’ll be attending Northern Arizona State University, where I will be going to the Honors College and getting a major in communications and a minor in public relations.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: National Honors Society (junior, senior); Key Club Member and club treasurer (freshman, sophomore, junior); FBLA (senior); DECA secretary (senior); ICDC National Qualifier 2015; Coach’s Award Player of the Year (freshman); Offensive Player of the Year (sophomore, junior); MVP (senior); Division 1/Section III All-District Team (freshman); Division 1/Section IV All-Section First Team (sophomore); Division 1 HS Girls All-State Team (junior); Division 1 Soccer All-Division First Team, AllSection Team (senior).
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: National Honor Society and four-year scholar athlete. Senior Year All-State 1st team, Section Player of the Year, First team AllSection; Junior Year All-State 1st team, Section Player of the Year, First team All-Section; Sophomore All-State 2nd team, First team All-Section; Freshman All-State Honorable Mention, First team All-Section.
Age: 18 GPA: 3.7
FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: Winning the 2013 ECNL National Championship with my Sereno U-16 soccer girls!
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Age: 17 GPA: 3.75
FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: The countless laughs and inside jokes I was part of.
BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: Mr. Hickman: The Voice of BC.
BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: How competitive it is academically and athletically.
COLLEGE: Arizona State University; W.P. Carrey School of Business, Barrett Honors College.
COLLEGE: The University of Portland on a basketball scholarship.
Braden Weiler Age: 17 GPA: 4.23
ACHIEVEMENTS AT BCHS: During my time at Boulder Creek, I’ve been a part of the crosscountry team and track and field team for four years. For cross-country, I’ve been captain for two years, and I have competed at the state championships for two years as well. Along with that, I was awarded Most Improved Player my sophomore year, the Jaguar Award (leadership award) my junior year, and this year I was awarded Athlete of the Month in November for my finishes at the sectional and state races. For track, I competed on the regional team in the two mile my junior year, and I have been a leader for the distance team. FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: My favorite memory in high school would definitely be spending a week with my teammates in Flagstaff to train before our preseason before cross-country started. Our week in Flagstaff was called Clarke Week because our coach, Mr. Clarke, took us up to his cabin in Flagstaff to let us train at a higher elevation before our cross country season started. However, little did I know that this week would probably be the hardest week of training I would ever experience because at many times, I felt like my legs could go no further, but I managed to make it through the week. Nevertheless, I had a great time with the six other varsity guys that went up to Flagstaff for the week as we joked about how hard our runs were, and we spent plenty of time doing other fun activities that weren’t as painful as running up Snow Bowl road or having to run three 5ks in a row. BEST THING ABOUT BCHS: The best thing about Boulder Creek would have to be the variety of clubs and sports that they offer, as they seem to have something for everyone there and for me personally. The clubs and sports I have been a part of at the school have really made my time at Boulder Creek very enjoyable. COLLEGE: Next fall, I plan to attend Northern Arizona University where I will be going into the Honors College and majoring in mechanical engineering. I’m looking forward to spending my time in Flagstaff for the next few years, and I’m excited to attend college with some of my friends that I’ve known for many years.
Record number of BCHS athletes committed to college sports programs By Max Calderone Sixteen senior athletes in the Boulder Creek High School graduating class of 2015 have committed to various college programs to continue their playing careers in their respective sport. For BC, 16 athletes is the highest number of signees in recent memory. Athletic Director Scott Warner and members of the Boulder Creek Athletic Department organized a ceremony this past February to honor these talented young adults. Girls’ soccer team head coach Rick Klein introduced his six senior girls who will be playing at the next level: Amber Wilson is headed to Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Shelby Stewart is off to the University of Utah, and Brooke Denesik will travel to Texas Tech University, while Natalie Stephens remains in the valley at Arizona State University. Angela Boyle and Kyle Escobedo will continue being teammates at the University of Oklahoma. Next up was Ryan Pletnick, head coach of the girls’ basketball team, to introduce his star, Darian Slaga, who will become a University of Portland Pilot. Darian is one of the most decorated basketball players in Arizona. She has won Section Player of the Year in the past two consecutive seasons and was a finalist for Division I Arizona State Player of the Year (when this story went to press, the award hadn’t been announced). Scott Newell, the head coach of the swim program on campus followed suit by announcing that Krista Kolkebeck will swim for the Sun Devils at ASU. Krista holds many records, and she is confident that they will remain intact after she graduates. Nick Zappala and Michael Troisi were introduced by head baseball coach Joe McDonald. The two will continue playing ball at Glendale Community College— fitting for them to remain teammates since they have been playing together “forever,” as Coach Mac noted. The Lady Jaguar softball players were next to take the stage. Head coach Evah Taylor introduced her three players: Aubrey Ledbetter, who will be playing at Paradise Valley Community College; Morgan Smith, who is heading to Black Hills University in South Dakota; and Tory Bigelow, who will be a University of CaliforniaBerkeley Golden Bear. To round things out, Brandon Willard, head coach of the Jags football program, introduced his players: Blake Dawson, a workhorse for a running back who will also be heading to Glendale Community College; Nathan Eldridge, an offensive lineman who is heading to the University of Arizona; and Ryan Parenteau, who’ll be attending UC Davis to play safety. We’re very proud of all of the athletes who have deservingly signed to continue their playing careers at the next level. On behalf of 85086 Magazine, we wish them all the best of luck and look forward to hearing about their future success! APRIL 2015
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arisa Drennen and Denise Frantz go together like cheer and tumbling, which is apropos because they each bring a passion for these sports to the mat. The two met in 2011 while employed at Sweat Cheer, where Marisa was the cheer coach and Denise was the tumbling coach. Denise is a 1977 class II Oklahoma state champion gymnast and a level 10-rated gymnastic judging official. She’s been a competitive gymnastics coach for over
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25 years. Marisa has been a competitive cheerleader for eight years. She cheered for Boulder Creek High School’s cheer team for two years and competed twice at Worlds in Orlando. She also has extensive dance experience. When Sweat Cheer owner Laura Rogers offered Denise the first right of refusal to purchase the business, Marisa was her obvious choice as a partner in the endeavor. “We complement each other. Every weakness of one is the strength of the oth-
er, and we’re always there for each other,” Denise says. Marisa said that she jumped at the chance to purchase the business with Denise. “We’ve both dreamed about owning our own gym since we were children,” she says. The purchase became final in December of 2013, and the two renamed the business Royal Twist Cheer & Tumbling. Since then, Marisa and Denise have been training the area’s youth in the specialized arts of their business. Their recently completed new gym is located at 4235 W. Opportunity Way, Suite 104, in Anthem. It features a nine-panel competition floor, a 42-foot rod floor, an air trac, pull-up bars, landing mats, a handstand wall, 30-by-16foot mirrors, and a large viewing room for parents. Royal Twist Cheer & Tumbling teaches students from ages 3 through 17. For the younger set, they offer beginning tumbling and cover basics such as handstands, cartwheels, and round-offs. For more advanced students, they teach front and back handsprings, aerial cartwheels, and other stunts that follow a progressive list, which helps prepare students for competitive or school cheer tryouts. For students wanting more, the gym’s competitive cheer squads give team members, ranging in ages from 5 to 17, the opportunity to perform at allstar cheer competitions around the Valley, with select teams traveling out of state.
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Hair-n-Dipity Salon’s sensory integration room reduces discomfort. CYNTHIA COULDN’T stand going to the hair salon. Literally. It wasn’t that she didn’t like the stylist’s work or the time it took out of her day—it was everything around her: the brightpink robes, the noises from the dryers, the smells of the chemicals—everything about the salon made her want to run away screaming. And once or twice, she did. Cynthia is 9 and has what’s called a sensory-processing disorder. It’s a symptom of autism, a spectrum disorder associated with a number of symptoms. Sensory-processing disorder can be one of them; it prevents the brain from receiving and responding to information that comes through the senses. It can make certain experiences unbearable for someone suffering from it. Enter Rochelle Decker, the owner of Hair-n-Dipity Salon and an autism-awareness advocate. Rochelle has experienced the condition firsthand—her son Nathaniel is affected by autism. Besides autism, sensory issues are associated with cerebral palsy, attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and various psychiatric disorders. Sensory dysfunction takes two forms: hyposensitivity, which is an extremely low response to stimulation, and hypersensitivity, which is just the opposite. Touch, smell, feeling, sound, sight, motion—all can bring about an extreme reaction in people with this symptom. Therefore, busy areas like salons can cause a person with sensory dysfunction to suffer pain or cause sensory overload. Rochelle created the sensory integration room after working with her son and realized the effect that all the stimulation had on him. She wanted to help other parents whose children had such symptoms, and it turns out that there are adults with similar needs who are also welcome. The room is located in a private setting with a large open window and calming colors. When a client makes an appointment, a series of questions are asked in order to understand the individual’s needs to adjust the environment and appointment appropriately. There’s a TV, an iPad, and music that the client can choose from. For those who struggle with more severe symptoms, the salon offers weighted vests; a choice of movie, song selection, or game on the iPad; tactile sensory calming toys, and earplugs. And an organic lollipop for the client, no matter the age! Rochelle feels that the sensory-integration room offers relief to adults and children with sensory dysfunction who come in for a haircut or a restyling. The room is also a good place for a person struggling with anxiety of any type, including social anxiety. This space is the first of its kind in 85086. Learn more about this unique offering by visiting hairndipitysalon.com. APRIL 2015
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