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R&B IN B&W: Playing the piano and singing, multitalented Quincy Robinson performs while Allysha Moulton interpretive dances to “A Change is Gonna Come.” This song was written by Sam Cooke and arranged by Quincy himself.

“We practiced when we found time,” Robinson said. “And we made up the dance by analyzing the words.”

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Multicultural The Multicultural Show stormed the IPAC April 29, April 30, and May 1. Here, a diversity of portraits.

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1. Lights dim and chants echo as a group of warriors led by senior Tony Feo appear on stage. During the choreographed dance John Nguyen, while slamming his hand to his cheset, popped a blood vessel in his palm.

“This year was more special. I let other people from other cultures join our traditional war dance,” Feo said. “It was hard preparing, but that’s what made it special.”

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2. B-Boy John Nguyen puts on an amazing show for Multi, representing the crumpers. He was supposed to crump but couldn’t and had to B-Boy. “It was pressuring because we wanted to put on a good show,” Nguyen said.

“We did good compared to last year.”

3. Chrysanthemum Binayug and Tricia Buy perform a modern interpretation of a traditional Indian dance. A cousin of Binayung was originally in the performance instead of Bui, but her parents did not allow it. “I’m proud of her,” older brother Ted Bui said. ”She went out of her comfort zone and did something new.”

4. Cousins Salina and Alexis Ven perform Tear Drops, a modern Cambodian song. Salina sung in both English and Cambodian and Alexis played the guitar. “After Friday night I felt relieved and comfortable and I wanted to sing all night,” Salina said. “It was overwhelming but in a good way.”

5. Aslan Duvault and Irenemarie Jordan perform a tae kwon do routine, ending it with a heel drop kick. Aslan has trained for four years and Irenemarie has trained for eight.

“We choreographed it and we just went for it,” junior Irenemarie said. “We practiced right before the performance”.

6. Martial artist Han Le performs a fan martial art rotuine which is called Shaolin. Before performing, they were playing cards and talking to each other. “It was so exciting because all the people in my group were cheering me on,” Le said. “We practice every Saturday at my friend’s house.”

7. Junior Justine Le and other young women perform the traditional Vietnamese fan dance choreographed by Tamahn Lee.”It was amazing and so beautiful,” freshman Bayla Dangc said.

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9. Poet India Woods performs “Expression of Black,” an original poem. “I wasn’t nervous,” Woods said, “because I had good stage presence, and I’m the type of person that when it comes to speaking in front of people, it’s easy. When I first thought about it, I wanted to do something different than the typical stuff, and writing is my passion.

I pretty much wanted to show people that African-Americans we’re more than thugs and bad people. I wanted to show that there is another side to us.”

10. Mexican dancers move to a Latin song, performing their best to the students.

11. Carmen Sablan, Addyson Stowers and Raven Winfrey sway their hips, interpreting the flow of the ocean that surround the islands of their heritage.

12. Senior Tamanh Le performs Hip Hop, demonstrating the change of old school to new by matching an old song with a new one. For the routine, four seniors created five dances in one day. “It was my last time performing a dance at Renton,” Le said, “so I came out and gave it my all”.

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13. Hard-working girls perform the traditional dance of Vietnam, the Fan Dance.

To prepare, they practiced at church and Victoria Fernanadez’s backyard. “It was so amazing,” dancer Malerie Mar said. “It was so beautiful with the fans and the dancing.”

14. Dancer Scott Saephan performs the Lion Dance. Organizing practice for about a month, he taught the other performers the basic stance in the Renton wrestling gym.

“The Lion Dance has been a tradition in Renton for about four to five years,” Saephan said. “It got passed down to me from Chum Yu Chan, last year’s graduate.

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8. (Left to right) Justine Lay, Lynn Chao and Malissa Souksavat perform the Laos dance. The Laos dancers preformed two weeks prior to the event for three hours a day in Lay’s house. “I think I felt more nervous than excited,” Souksavat said. “We had new dancers in the group and we had learned the second part of the dance two days before the actual performance.

Everybody did a good job.”

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NEWS Buckling down on credits with an alternative approach

| Onna Giddens | Staff Reporter BYU, online classes, Running Start, and summer school: all are options for credit recovery. If you forgot to wake up, or took a long lunch break a few times too many, you may have failed a class. Whatever, you just didn’t get all your required classes. Here is some information that might be helpful for you: Brigham Young University (BYU) • Independent credit recovery option • BYU sends all of your work for the class to your home • You have a full year to complete the course • High school courses are $121 per .5 credit and $76 per .25 credit Online Digital Learning Commons • Online classes can be taken after school in the computer lab. Kate McEowen, the DLC coordinator, runs the online classes after school on Wednesday and Friday until 4:30 • Students are expected to complete all courses within the semester • Upperclassman that are .5 to 2 credits from passing are able to take the class • Cost of classes can range from $50 per .5 credits to $300 according to the class you take • “I think it’s a great class to take. Over 80% of students who take these classes succeed and receive credit,” DLC Coordinate Kate McEowen said.

Running Start • Running Start is a program for juniors and seniors • Students receive both high school and college credit (dual-credit) • Two years of tuition-free college credit during the school year • Go to community college you would like to attend and take the Compass Test Summer School • You can only make up one full credit. That’s one semester of two different classes or two semesters of one class Also, if you need to make up Language Arts classes, there are some class that can substitute for that, such as the Speech and Debate class, and other Language Arts electives.

Best advice: Communicate and stay in contact with your counselor.

For more information about the credit recovery, see Chelsea Kearns [A-G], Becky Lamb [H-0], or Timothy White [P-Z] in the counseling office.

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RED HATS, SNOW HATS, LOW HATS, NO HATS

| Mohamadfarid Ahmach | Staff Reporter You might be coming back next year, but your favorite hat might not.

Principals and assistant principals in the Renton School District secondary schools are currently reviewing a new policy which could prohibit students from

wearing most hats in the 2009-2010 school year and into the future.

One prominent finding in the survey results listed below is that 49% of boys surveyed wear their hats, hoods or headgear almost every day. An additional 15% of boys wear their hats once or twice a week. A total of 39% of girls wear hats or headgear at least once a week.

Hats by the NUM83R5 Question

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Boys

How often do you wear hats, hoods or Almost never head coverings?

Once or Twice a month Once or Twice a week Almost every day

19% 18% 15% 49%

How important is your hat, hood or head Not Important covering to your outfit?

Fairly Important Very Important

26% 47% 26%

Why do you wear your hat, hood or head Practical Reasons covering?

Religious Reasons Fashion Other

40% 1% 25% 29%

Estimate: How much did your last hat or $0-30 head covering cost you? $31-60 $61 and over

56% 32% 12%

If you have a collection of hats or head No collection coverings, how many do you have?

1-4 5-8 9-16 17 and over

25% 34% 18% 1% 16%

Not all hats and head gear will be banned.

“There is going to be a district policy regarding no hats, head coverings, du-rags, anything of that nature, except for religious purposes, legitimate purposes,” principal Damien Pattenaude said.

Students have mixed reaction to the news.

“It’s weak,” junior Michael Cheatham said, “because hats go with my ‘fits.”

Freshman Lamontay Girls Lamier also agrees that hats 41% have their purpose in schools.

20% “You might have a bad 23% hair day, and just leave the 16% house,” freshman Lamontay Lamier said, “and you just need 53% the hat.”

33% Some students don’t mind.

14% “I don’t wear hats,” senior Ty Taufaasau said. “[Hats are] 39% a distraction. Why would you 4% wear hats?”

30% The new policy is being 26% developed by principals, assistant principals and the 76% chief academic officer of 18% secondary education at the 1% district office.

“It will be change for all 39% the high schools because they 29% will now have an adjustment of 15% getting used to it,” Pattenaude 1% said, “but it is a policy we are 1% going to enforce.”

FIRE STRIKES: The abandoned Christain church across the street caught on fire on May 2. The fire was small but was enough to bring three fire trucks and an aid car at 11:40 am. “The fire is under investigation” John Lecoq said, one of the fire fighters on the scene “ it was stared outside and moved inside and damage was contained to one room of the church.”Although it’s too early to comment on how the fire started it leaves a lot of questions seeing as at 11:40 on May 2 it was sprinkling outside.

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CRAFTING LIKE NO OTHER: Key Club president Amy Chao makes sample paper butterflies for the spring festival, after a Key Club meeting on Wednesday April 15. She also made sample paper flowers, jelly fish, and noise makers. “There was a lot of happy kids there” Key Club president Amy Chao said. “Because of us being there we were able to help them make those crafts. Without Key Club they would not have had that opportunity.”

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GREEN TEAM

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| Jennifer Nguyen | Advertising Manager “I’ll grab the technology wing and you guys grab the computer lab. You two grab the math wing. Go, go, go!” junior Kim Tran said in excitement.

After school students continue to gather their belongings and head home. Only few continue to help go green and recycle. Dedicated Green Team members continue to run the hallways and aim race “teams” to make it more exciting and this way the students are also able to collect from more classes at a faster time.

| Tu-Anh Dinh | Portraits Co-Editor Grab that warm knitted scarf, a pair of gloves, and a group of friends. It’s time again to go ice skating. Yes, ladies and gentlemen of all ages, ice skating tickets will be sold to in the warm month of May. “We’re doing ice skating because it’s something that other classes haven’t done yet,” class president Vanessa Tran said.

“Ice skating is going to be at Castle Ice, in the evening,” secretary Tricia Bui said.

Ice skating will be a great way to cool things down as the weather heats up.

| Brenden Dowd | Staff Reporter Members “try to focus on what they do.

They are self aware so they don’t need much help from me,” Government teacher Jeff Heft said. “I help plan and advocate.”

The leadership is set up similar to that of school ASB with the addition of a historian.

Officers meet every couple weeks and the general members meet once a month. Officers are responsible for recruitment, running the meetings, calling members and the calendar.

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Green Means Go

Silence is Golden | Elias Arnet | Staff reporter As you may have seen, the Day of Silence, organized by Gay-Straight Alliance, was a total success. There were even T-shirts and flyers specially made for this event.

Some parents didn’t want their child in school that day, but the day ended without any incidents. Around 250 people participated in this day, most putting duct tape over their mouths.

“I participated because I used to be afraid to speak out like that. Like bullying and stuff.” sophomore Akira Casch said.

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New Beat Spring into Key Club A | Vivian Hoang Onna Giddens | | Staff Reporter “Ding” the chatter stops and in unison the members recite the key club pledge “I pledge on my honor to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school, and community; to serve my nation and God; and combat all forces, which tend to undermine these institutions”.

Amy Chao, next year Key Club president leads the meeting. Every Wednesday from 2:15 to 2:30p.m. key club members gather in room 367 to talk about future events and activities. April 15 the buzz is all about Spring festival, which was Saturday April 18 at the Piazza .

| Managing Editor “I taught in Minnesota where I grew up and came to Washington to get my Master’s Degree,”new band director David Rolandson said.

The room was surprisingly empty and quiet contrasting its usual vibrant energy.

The room was completely empty except for Rolandson and sophomore percussionist James Sears, carrying a pair of drum sticks in his left hand.

“Music runs through them,” said Rolandson. “They have the most raw potential that I’ve ever worked with and they just need to learn how to harness it. They’ve come a long way.”

| Timothy Ho | Opinions Editor It was a typical day when Jessica Buchan was teaching her Speech and Debate class in Room 345 when balloons caught her eye. Shock hit the room as our principal and members of the Renton Chamber of Commerce entered her classroom awarding Buchan the “ Re c o g n i z e d Teachers for Excellence in Education” award.

Buchan was nominated by faculty members, students, and other adults who saw great excellence in her educating students.

Then she submitted an online survey, not knowing her chance of moving to the next step for an interview.

“The interview was fifteen minutes long and their questions had so much to say,” Buchan said.

“They just don’t call you and you win,” Buchan said. “They basically stopped the class and got everyone excited.” This award was given to six winners out of about a hundred eligible applicants throughout Renton.

The award also included a cash award of five hundred dollars.

“It always feels good when students do this for their teachers,” Buchan said.

“I didn’t realize it was so big until I won.”

Buchan not only set a good example for many others, but she brought to Renton acknowledgement of the greatness teachers are bringing behind those closed wooden doors every day.

FEATURES MORE MULTI: Favorable Food

Start your mouth-watering meal here with a mixed array of diverse dishes

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ENCHANTING ENTREES: Many students enjoyed their 55 minute lunch by crowding around many tables of fine cultural dishes. “It was really fun,” freshman Tonie Canlas said, “I got to enjoy a lot of different kinds of food.” Like the Multicultural Show, the accompanying Food Fair is something many Indians look forward to and cherish throughout the year.

Don’t be chicken and enjoy a well-prepared, pleasant plate of it CHINA

Mandarin chicken Here is the recipe for mouth-watering Mandarin Chinese chicken: 1 whole boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 4 equal pieces (1lb) 1 vegetable oil 1 cooking spray 2/3 cup sugar (or less, according to taste) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/4 cup water 4 teaspoons cornstarch You can find the directions at: http://www.recipe zaar.com/MandarinChicken-63802

HUNGARY

Hungarian chicken paprikash A wholesome Hungarian chicken paprikash recipe: 1/2 cup flour 3 tablespoons Hungarian paprika (preferably Szeged) Salt Pepper Chicken piece (breasts, legs, or thighs, with bones) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup sour cream You can find directions on how to make this dish at: http://www.recipe zaar.com/HungarianChicken-Paprikash-54820

MEXICO

Mexican chicken pizza 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt) 3/4 cup warm water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal Additional cornmeal 2 cups Mexican cheese blend (8 oz) 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes or plain diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 med. yellow pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro You can find the directions on how to make this dish at: http://www.cooks.com/rec/ view/0,1757,129181-247197,00.html

AMERICA

Fried chicken Here is a free and easy fried chicken recipe: 1 broiler/fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces 2 cups low fat buttermilk 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper flour, for dredging vegetable shortening, for frying You can find the directions at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/altonbrown/fried-chicken-recipe/index.html

| Leah Estrella and Luther Hughes III | PR Representative and Features Editor

MORE MULTI: Astonishing Attire

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Here, a short history of the meaning of clothes in a variety of cultures.

| Otoha Miyaji | Portraits Co-Editor

Vietnamese: “Aodai” is the clothing from southern Vietnam. There are two long pieces of fabric wrapped around the woman’s body.

It means that your “father and mother protects you.” On the right side, there are eight buttons that represent the Vietnamese women who have tradition and strong characteristics.

“We wear it at Tet holiday, a wedding, at a temple. White Aodai is the uniform for high school girls,” Junior Kathy Nguyen said. Tet holiday is Vietnamese New Year.

Filipino: The “barong” has evolved from pre-Hispanic native wear to the Philippines national wear. It exhibits the look of the loose, long lines of its Chinese sources and the airy tropical appearance of Indo-Malay costume; along with the elongated effect of Hindu dressing and the European restraint of men’s clothing. Junior Lady Tubera mentions, “It is called barong which is men’s clothes in Philippines.”

Muslim: Women wear a “hijab,” which is a scarf they wear on their hair. The Islamic purpose of a Hijab is to cover any part of the body that might arouse sexual instincts.

They need to wear it when they go out in public, where men can see them.

“It symbolizes our religion and culture, and the faith we hold as Muslims,” Senior Rhama Mohammed said. “It feels great to wear it.

The word itself explains it all because it’s called ‘hijab,’ and that means something that covers you up.”

Tongan: Dried roots are what the clothing in Tonga is made of. These clothing types are made by drying roots in the sun. Senior Siosiana Lauaki elaborates, “The drawn art represents the different stories that go around the island. It mostly goes out to the younger ones, because through their art is how they tell their goodnight stories.”

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CLASSY CLOTHING: The lovely ladies of the Multicultural Show represent their culture by doing a traditional hat dance. They’re sporting the northern Vietnamese traditional attire, called Ao Tu Than. The hat they used to beautify their performance is called Non Quai Thao.

“Chowder:” “Thrice Cream Man” episode.

He had an obsession with thrice cream so Mung decided to make an edible thrice cream man. [Ashlee Williams, 12] “Invader Zim:” One of them was saying “doom” the whole time. [Alyssa Antonio, 9] “Chowder:” “Radda Radda dude”. He just says “radda radda” and that’s all he ever says. [Deidre Johnson, 11] “Rugrats:” Tommy thought there was a monster in the garage, but he found out it was really a can. [India Woods, 12]

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We Go Back So Far

“Chowder:” They climbed the giant green dude. He had a man living on his head. The radda radda dude gave the giant guy some food. [Mykale Lay, 11] “Spongebob Squarepants:” He was just sucking up jellyfish with his holes. Actually, it was kind of disgusting. [Sarah Brooks, 9] “Spongebob Squarepants:” The one where he was about to get into a fight, and the whole episode he was scared and then towards the end of the episode, he finally fights but he finds out that taking the punches don’t hurt because he’s a

sponge. [Mikhail Seril, 12] “Penguins of Madagascar:” Just the theme song and the King lemur is dancing. [Lariescha Dowell-Holloway,9] “Recess:” When Mikey tried to be like Vincent and play basketball. [Joseph Holifield, 12] “Spongebob S q u a r e p a n t s : ” Squidward lost his laugh box. Spongebob gave Squidward his laugh box and then Squidward had his laugh. [Chalisa Thompson, 9] “The Simpsons:” The one where Bart tries to do pranks to his dad. [Sandra Luna, 12]

“ S p o n g e b o b Squarepants:” The part where they saw a surf board and they’re talking to the surf board. [Lynn Chao, 10] “Spongebob Squarepants:” The one where he’s trying to make the seahorse sound. He was like “weeeesawww.” [Vicky Pham, 10] “Chowder:” When he ate the chili peppers and his mouth caught on fire. [LaRelle Hill, 10] “Dragon Tales:” When Weezie could not find her talent [Siosiana Lauaki, 12] “Baby Looney Tunes:” When the grandma is trying to make

all the babies go to sleep in the room, and she said everyone go to sleep so the sandman can put sand in your eyes, and they zoomed in on Daffy Duck’s face and he said, “What kind of perverted man goes around putting sand in little kids eyes?” [Alexis Cormier, 12]

Uh-oh, it’s noon now. Four hours of cartoons have just vaporized. No worries, those childhood days are no more than a click away.

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We All Eat Weird Food Combos

Fried rice with ketchup [Senior Ted Bui]

Baked plantains with melted mozerella cheese on top [Senior Carly Garcia]

Quesadillas with mustard [Senior Alejandro Alfaro]

Rice, eggs and spam with vinegar [Senior Alison Campbell]

Rice with sugar [Junior Brianna Jones]

Peanut butter and Cheerio sandwich [Junior David Woods]

Seasoned shrimp with ice cream [Junior Taji Gray]

Collared greens with cheese [Junior Jaron Dickson]

Peanut butter and syrup [Sophomore Jonothan Davis]

Jalapeño chips with whipped cream [Sophomore Amy Chao]

Chicken nuggets and a strawberry milkshake [Sophomore PJ Benedictus]

Hot dogs with steak sauce [Sophomore Amanda Leung]

Lays and vanilla ice cream [Freshman Phe’shay Paige]

Cottage cheese and spaghetti [Freshman Vincent DeMarco]

Doritos and chocolate icing [Freshman Toni Canlas]

Macaroni and cheese with ketchup [Freshman Lamontay Lanier]

Brewer’s yeast with popcorn [Visual Communications teacher Susan Johnson]

Peanut butter and pickles [History teacher William Ruehle]

French fries with vinegar [Attendance Clerk Angie Spates]

Sliced chicken and cream cheese [Government teacher Jeff Heft] Lanea Scheeler photos

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“My best memory is of my first homecoming at Renton High School. I was so excited for homecoming until the day came and I got my hair done. I hated it, I cried and was very upset, but it eventually got fixed which turned my night around. After the dance me and a few of my friends decided to go to Applebees. Overall homecoming was a great experience and I would do it all over again.”

“My most fond memory would have to be tri-high. A lot of my school came to support me which made me feel good. The show was horrible because of the sound system, but because I had so much support I felt a lot better.

The sound system was horrible, but students made it little better. It was a bad memory but I can learn from it, also with a different host school.”

Chris Robinson

Mercedes Renfro

What was your favorite high school moment this year?

“My most memorable freshmen moment was the first day of school.

I remembered the first day of school like it was yesterday. Walking into the main entrance and seeing all these new, friendly faces. My friends spotted me, then rushed to me. They said, ‘Go get your schedule,’ I had a hard time finding my classes, but still got the hand of it. After the first period in P.E. I had already gotten a stack of papers to sign.

I was one of many new faces scrambled amongst the crowded hallways. On one side of my ear, I heard ‘Oh-em-gee, I’m going to be late to class,’ on the other side, I heard girls talking about their summers. It took me awhile to find my classes. Lunch wasn’t as pleasing as I’d imagine. Same food from middle school.

After school, I went to X.C. practice.

That was a pretty good experience for first day in high school”

“When I was able to watch something explode in front of me in science as a science experiment I’ve created during class. I’m in ninth grade science.

We were crushing alka-seltzer and putting them into film containers to make different liquids to see if they could explode. We did it to see the affects of it and my lab was really successful and fun. I just thought it was really interesting even though it wasn’t one of the big explosions where the entire class saw. But it was really fun. ” Dejan’e Blakey

“Having ers to guide me thro Okimoto has been a big talks can be really deep. H guy. In class he’s really funny get a lot done and get all of ever gets in trouble in class.”

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“Going to districts, ming, but how we quali interesting. Renton’s 400 ished 14th that night, b we thought. As we were bus, Jacky supposedly so we all got off the bus his wallet, but soon we ing for his wallet so we a the bus. As we were on starts looking through h ily he found it wrapped soon as Jacky found hi comes and tells us, ‘G made finals,’ but we wer lying’ But she showed two teams were DQ’ed twelfth place, that qual last spot of district final Day.” Tyler Pascual

Calvin Chan

“My most favorite memory in high school so far was the basketball game.

Mostly the game where we were playing against Mt. Rainier and we won. It was the game right before the playoffs and we smashed them. It was just intense because it was for the playoffs and we won over time. It was just a good bonding experiment because I’m on the girls basketball team and all the basketball players were just sitting together. The double header games are really intense to watch. Everyone would be there just having fun, clownin, kickin it, pullin. It was just something I’ll never forget” Tia Bryant

“Winning the basketball game. I can’t remember which one it was but it was really good because we owned and won. The players were also really focused and we were all good sports when the other team scored a point or two.

The audience was also really loud and spirited. I like this because our school gains reputation all over the place. And I like having reputation because you get known and people won’t try and confront you. Also it motivated other people in the school to join and cheer for their school causing a good affect” Kizztophe Untaloan

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“Multicultural show. I kind of liked everything but I really enjoyed the lion dance. I’ve seen it in person before with friends but this was my first time to see it in school.

It was just very exciting. I liked the end the most when they stunted the girl with a boy and the girl was one legged balancing and jumped off. I just thought it was really cool.”

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Brian De La Torre

“My most memorable moment in track this year was at the meet against Mt. Rainer. That was the very first time I ever scored and came in third place.

I was really proud of myself and happy that I actually beat some girls and placed. That was also my fastest time in the 400 meters all season. I remember running the last 100 meters, I pushed my legs harder and made my arms go faster because I didn’t want to fall behind. I sprinted my hardest to reach the finish line that seemed almost a mile away.”

Maninder Grewal

“First kiss this year with Gabby Saechao during the first football game. My heart skipped a beat, saw stars, and felt like screaming. It was like a soft little kiss. I didn’t care if anyone saw us.

Aslan Duvault

“One of my most memorable events occurred during Track. I remember it well, the event was the Jamboree which kicked off the 2008-2009 Track season. The day of the Jamboree was just like any other school day. I woke up at 5:30 took a shower, brushed my teeth and went to school. The school day went by faster than I thought it would. Towards the end of 6 period I began to feel the pressure. It felt so bad I didn’t feel little I wanted to run anymore. Still regardeless of these circumstances, I ran all my events or tired too.

I began the meet by accident being disqualified from the 100 meter sprint. For running into another competetors lane.

Then later in the day I was disqualified again except this time in the 200 meter sprint. I false started and did not even get to compete in the event. As a result of this, I am detemined never to make these mistakes again”

Our memories might be fresh but they will last a lifetime

Chris Tramble “My most memorable moment would probably be today, the day before the all city track meet. The run today was to the bridge and back, which is around three miles. It was relatively easy, I even kept up with varsity for the first time. After the run, we stretched out and went back to the school cafeteria. At the cafeteria, everyone grabbed some pizza and water. The pizza was from Sam’s Club. While we were eating, they had some music playing. Some people started dancing as others watched. Chris Tramble and Michael started doing the stanky leg and everyone just started laughing.”

Millais Tsang

“My most memorable moment for my freshmen year was getting an award for volleyball. Everyone asks, ‘Hey, what team are you on? JV or varsity?” but I say “Oh, none.” I was on c-team. People would make fun that I was on c-team but that night at the banquet, I received an award for MVP. When I went up to shake my coach’s hand and received that award it was something I would never forget. My most memorable moment was spent with my friends and playing my favorite sport” Betsy Song

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Vy Huynh desires more adventures - with :] people and places............................Editor in Chief Jimmy Phillips is in love with... never found a love like this....................................Editor in Chief Vivian Hoang ran two laps to prevent herself from falling asleep.......................Managing Editor Shayna Tidwell eats ice cream like it’s going out of style.......................................Copy Editor Otoha Miyaji wants IKEA furniture.....................................................................................Portraits Co-Editor Tu-Anh Dinh is rollercoastering around the rings of Saturn...................................Portraits Co-Editor Angel Luton is singing Little Mermaid in her head...Shhh don’t tell!..................News Editor Charissa Gunn is tired of cold weather and wants the sun to stay out............Photography Editor Lanea Scheeler says “rude boots”.....................................................................................Photography Associate, Faces Edtior Marco Gastelum is Editor in Chief of awesomeness.........7:04.............................Photography General Staff Luther Hughes is currently accepting applications: apply soon......7:04.........Features Editor

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Jermey Edmonson got them on lockdown.........................................7:04.................A & E Editor Timothy Ho is excited to go with Diana for EHS Prom..............................................Opinions Editor Alexandria Davis ♥’s life; graduating; little brother; ♥’s Jesus....7:04............Perspectives Editor, Business Manager Christian Martin is counting down the days until graduation :).........................Play Hard Editor Alexis Lagonoy excited to go to Hawaii Pacific University.......................................Play Hard Editor Tino Aquino relieved only to reach the point of anxiety..........................................Play Hard General Staff, Co-Copy Editor

Linet Madeja is ♥ excited for her new beginning........................................................Co-Copy Editor Sinear Sadang can eat chocolate again since PROM is over. YUMMY!!............Lessons Editor, Art Staff Jennifer Nguyen is trying to find a pigment of truth underneath her skin...NUM83R5 Editor, Advertising Manager

Leah Estrella wants a yummy in her tummy.................................................................PR Representative, NUM83R5 Staff

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Hilina Haile is finally sticking up for herself....................................................................PR Representative Adrian Garibay is excited to party!!..................................................................................Staff Reporter Abdi Ahmed is getting new shoes..........................................................................................Staff Reporter Elias Arnet is about to road trip to Minnesota..............................................................Staff Reporter Ian Coston is trying to graduate............................................................................................Staff Reporter Bryan Diaz : ) wants to sky dive............................................................................................Staff Reporter Brenden Dowd thinking how to twist his plot............................................................Staff Reporter Onna Giddens shaking my rump to “Baby Got Back” by Sir-Mix a Lot...............Staff Reporter Mohamadfarid Ahmach need money to buy 360 games.................................Staff Reporter Tim Still will graduate before Ian.........................................................................................Guest Artist Derek Smith is an innovator, a populist, a laggard........................................................Adviser

CORRECTIONS Much of the good of this publication is provided by faculty and students; it’s errors have been furnished exclusively by ARROW staff members. We would like to apologize for Issue 4 which contained some of the following errors: a superficial treatment of African-American homosexuality, simplified comparisons of WASL scores, people arguing in the main office, fights in the counseling office, more fights at the bus stop, and more. Thinking about the cumulative effect of these articles provided ARROW reporters with much fodder for rich discussion – and an occasional heated argument.

FINE PRINT ARROW is an open forum produced by the amazing agents of this publication who are in love with you as they frolic upon pomegranate and mango clouds by the sunset.

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- To the amount of dances held this year.

Usually, we organize about four dances throughout the year, but because of the lack of student participation in buying tickets, our desire to dance at school on Friday nights and how unorganized our year has been, we end up cancelling the less popular dances but the spring Black Out dance.

* This survey was based on the votes of our editorial board. Answers do not represent the opinion of RHS. Arrowheads

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- To the Art Department for displaying the students’ unique creativity of their work. Having them showcased around our school shows another part of students we haven’t seen before, and the different artists who we’ve yet to acknowledge. Kudos to those who used their imagination to create such a head turning sight for those walking past.

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-To the Senior class officers for planning a great prom. From the muffin fundraisers established by previous officers to the lanyards, they were able to raise enough revenue to provide a well-cooked dinner, an amazing venue, and memories on the bay. Despite the gloomy weather, it was a night to remember.

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-To the extra graduation tickets being sold for $10.

Even though we were fortunate to have a bigger venue this year, students remain entitled to the same amount of tickets as the graduates last year: six. Even though this is a district-wide decision due to the capacity at the ShoWare Center, we wish we were entitled to more without the additional cost.

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To the class of 2010 and beyond, be warned. Make use of your time in Power Hour to chip away at your projects rather than finish the assignment you should have been done with the night before. Little progress is always better than no progress, and unless you want to spend your nights before your presentation writing reflections about experiences and memories that you would very much rather not recall, heed this warning.

Now that seniors have finally finished their presentations, the sudden air of relief and euphoria has willfully flown through the hallways like a fresh breeze.

If there is one thing they have all learned from this, is that procrastinating on the culminating project is no joke. The longer the project is put off, the more the chances of becoming immensely stressed to the core are increased tenfold.

The juniors who were selected to assist with the presentations have a benefit that could be taken advantage of. They now know the dynamics of the presentation, and often, how nerve wracking it is for some seniors. It may seem weird to talk about your high school experience without bragging a little, but just think, once it’s done, it’s done. No longer will the thought of writing a 100-250 word reflection for a piece of paper that might as well be irrelevant cross your mind without a sigh of relief to follow afterward.

As someone who knows the high stress levels of getting this maniacally sadistic portfolio done, I’m taking it upon myself to challenge you all to make some kind of progress on your projects this summer. I realize that most of you will brush this challenge off, thinking that I won’t keep tabs on you, and you’re right. But just think of how much less pressure there will be if you get even one reflection done, or decide which personal achievement to put in as a part of your portfolio. There’s always a way to prevent the worst from happening later if you start now. Take this challenge, underclassmen. Good luck.

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Amazingly enough, they all go to Renton High School at 400 S. 2nd St., Renton, WA, 98057. The phone number is 206.579.6398.

ARROW is printed quarterly by Pacific Publishing Company in Seattle, Washington.

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Unsigned editorials and editorial cartoons represent the majority view of ARROW editorial board and do not represent the views of the Renton School District. Opinions, commentaries, satires, and perspectives are the views of the writers and artists, not the Renton School District or ARROW editorial board.

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RE: ARROW We are privileged to use this page and space to feature the words of our active readers.

We love getting feedback, even if it’s negative.

We always want to improve. If you have any comments or concerns regarding this issue, please drop off letters to the editor in room 305.

Language Arts teacher Jessica Buchan had her freshman writers compose articles of praise and criticism about the last issue of ARROW, and prior issues as well.

Students raise their voices in reply

To the Staff and Students of Renton High School, As you know, the Spring Pep Assembly has been cancelled. To some, this was just a silly assembly, but it was our job. We struggled to meet deadlines; we assumed confirmation from other participating student groups that failed to follow through and had rocky communication with the administration on our part. We, the ASB, know that we have let down each student, athlete, and administrator. We have no excuses and blame no one else but ourselves. We understand that last spring, we were elected because you believed that we were the best to represent the student body.

And although we have failed in this Spring Pep Assembly, we can sincerely promise that we will not let you down again.

To all classes, we appreciate your spirit throughout the week and we are sorry that we could not end it with the pep assembly. DO not let this hold back your spirit! Specifically, to the Class of 2009, we sincerely apologize that we were unable to give you the last Spring Pep Assembly you deserve, but we promise to give you a Moving Up Assembly that you will never forget. Also to the Class of 2012, we regret not being able to give you your first Spring Pep Assembly; do not let this set your mood for the rest of your high school career.

To the administration, we acknowledge that you tried your best to support us, but also, that you have high standards and that we did not achieve them this time.

Let’s not dwell on the mistakes we’ve made, but instead use this event as a learning experience that time management, due to dates and communication are important skills to learn not only in high school, but in life.

Now, as we move onto the future, lets all remember that school spirit comes from within, not just from a school pep assembly.

Sincerely, Cindy Bautista Tamthy Le Charissa Gunn Lindsay Dacuan ASB Officers

A Pile of Praise & Criticism From Our Readers Every time reading the different articles, I

so it’s not boring. [Olivia Fry] I like the article

like how you pointed out that seniors should

seem to find out more about Renton HS and

on “Faces: We All Love Lil’ Wayne.” One reason

be leading us and the clubs don’t have as much

the students here. [Ellessea Deloach] I liked

is because they all have different opinions on

momentum as they used to. [Bryan Castillo] I

that you compared our WASL scores to other

about what they like about Lil Wayne. [Mercedes

think the “Sequel After Sequel” article is very true

schools...I liked that you talked about what girls

Rentro] School newspapers are used to show

and interesting to write about since no one ever

think of guys! I personally think it’s very true!!

young adults abilities in journalistic writing

approached that subject. I like how you guys

[Hana Feseha] I really enjoyed the article about

ways. A school newspaper is a piece that tries

show pictures of the Talent Show and the sports

rejection by Tino Aquino because it encourages

to connect the “Real World” and school life

page is awesome! [Tonie Conias]

the people that getting denied to get back

together. With that in mind, I think what you

“Fam-emies,” I applaud the

up instead of staying depressed and down.

guys do as a group is a good thing. [Tyler Yorita]

author. I totally agree,

It opens the eyes of students on where are

The newspaper gives me something to look

We needed a way

education is, but also makes the Renton School

forward to and keeps me up on the latest things

to tell the students

District look bad educationally. [Millais Tsang]

people do. [Zena Bear] I read “Just Like a Guy:

to show more

I love the article “Dreams,” like the dreams that

Sex Hungry, Squeaky Voices n’ All” and loved it

pride and less hate.

people have had because they are always so

because its the truth. [Nora Jenkins] Put more

[Alena Chuong] I

interesting, plus they are sort of creative... One

things that people like to do whether it’s danc-

liked “10 things To Do

thing though I think they should interview more

ing or skipping down the hallways, that’s what

With $20 Over Spring

people for things because I see a lot of the same

they want to know about. This is what I think

Break,” because it gave

people sort of sometimes, but like me and a lot

will help your paper grow into something every-

some good tips. It makes

of my friends have never been interviewed for

one will love. [Kiarra Simpson] You need to add

me want to go and do all the

anything... I like how the paper is set up as well,

more interest and focus on all school groups,

steps. SImple but so good.

plus it’s cool that the front cover always changes

not just a few groups. [Katie Reynolds] I really

[Chessy Jourdan]

I read

PERSPECTIVES | Bryan Diaz | Staff Reporter We were as nervous and excited as we could be, especially since we were visitors.

English teacher and journalism adviser Ben Graeber leads us to our new friends: Hazen students we were to follow throughout the day.

We all go our separate ways.

The first class I have is government. We watch a movie about pollution. It was like our school: students texting, whispering, taking notes. I could smell cocoa butter lotion in front of me, and chocolate too. The bell rings. I walk with Emily Rosok to her next class, AP English.

I see the freshman hallway. (Apparently the entire freshman class gathers on the second floor between class periods.) Everyone scrambles to their classes. Rosok decides to spare me the torture of sitting through her AP test, and instead escorts me to Principal John Kniseley’s office.

Going to see the principal! It feels like I am getting in trouble.

But instead of him grilling me, I end up grilling him.

He says he wants to be principal for at least four years because his son and daughter attend the school, and he wants to see them graduate.

His dad was principal when he was in high school. He says it’s his first year there, so he’s doing a lot of observing, and that in the future, he might add some new rules. He adds that he was in the Navy for awhile too.

After that, I walk back to Rosok’s class.

The bell rings again, and instead of going to third period we go down to break (which is ten minutes long, TWICE the break we have).

I see lots of people hanging out in the commons. It’s big, and the lights on the back wall spell ‘THE EDGE.’ Seniors hang out in something called the “Senior Lounge,” a carpeted area with vending machines that underclassmen enter at their own risk, or by special invitation.

Much of Hazen was the same as Renton throughout the day: classes about 50 minutes long, a 30-minute lunch, everyone hanging out with everyone. Almost.

SCHOOL SWAP

QUESTION & ANSWER | THE NEW HIGHLANDER | WEDNESDAY APRIL 29

New Hazen principal finds his place in a new setting with ease

| Timothy Ho | Opinions Editor Q: How long have you been here?

A: “It’s my first year, just like Mr. Pattenaude.”

Q: What have you personally done here at Hazen?

A: “Being the eighth principal here at Hazen and the first one out of the district, I feel like I brought the ‘spirit of the Highlanders’ where teachers are acknowledging students unheard and building a relationship other than just their teacher, but a friend.”

Q: What makes Hazen different from other schools?

A: “Every school has its own

uniqueness. But we have diversity within our students. We have a set of great staff that has been here for many years showing that it’s a great place to work. We have a great location and community for a school where it feels calm, relaxed, and safe. Our school has high limits.”

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: “The flexibility. Teachers are always so isolated and this job can allow me to do more and being a teacher, I can only do a certain point, affecting 150 students but as principal, you get everyone; staff, students, and visitors.”

Q: Tell me about the greatest moment of your career in education.

A: “The impact students come back

and effect you have when they thank you after for the impact you’ve done, where that reward is the greatest. Creating impacts on my students are the most important.”

Q: What can you bring to the table as principal?

A: “Communication.

Building relationships and understanding. I’m not too quick to say ‘no.’ I like to put thought into things because any principal can take the easy route and just say no to everyone but by saying ‘yes’ more, you give more opportunities to think outside the box.”

John R. Kniseley, Principal of Hazen High School

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Indian for a Day Hazen’s Editor-in-Chief for the 09-10 school year visited RHS and shadowed a Renton reporter for the day.

| Haley Bergman |The Highlander Opinions Editor “Ghetto,” dangerous, and gang related. These are several words that Hazen students would often associate with Renton High School. In actuality, after spending a day as a RHS student, this is hardly an accurate description.

“This assumption is based on ignorance, based on people that have never been here,” Principal Damien Pattenaude said.

After attending three classes, watching outstanding performances in the multicultural assembly, and speaking with several students and staff members about the school, I’ve come to realize that Hazen and Renton are extremely similar.

“The two schools are definitely more alike than different. A difference I see is that Renton is more diverse than Hazen,” former Hazen Vice Principal Pattenaude said.

The diversity at Renton High School is much more evident than that at Hazen. When asked her favorite thing about RHS, senior Leah Estrella said, “It is very diverse and multi-cultural.

It’s awesome.”

I had the privilege of attending the Multi-Cultural Assembly at Renton, which gave me a better understanding of the different cultures within the Renton community. A plethora of cultures were represented through unique performances that came together to create an outstanding show.

This special diversity helps bring students closer and in turn, lessens the problems with cliques at Renton. “Most of the students mix pretty well. There are cliques but it’s not really an issue,” Estrella said.

When asked about the rivalry between schools, Pattenaude said, “There isn’t a strong rivalry in the district anymore. Many students from other schools don’t know each other.”

Because of the boundary lines between schools, students often associate themselves with other school districts rather than kids inside their district. Hazen boundary lines neighbor the

Bellevue and Issaquah school districts, whereas Renton shares boundary lines with several schools from the south end of Seattle.

Although the relationships between Hazen and Renton students have fallen apart over the years, both schools have very similar goals. “We really want to focus on academics and improving student achievement, helping more students become s u c c e s s f u l , ” Pat t e n a u d e said. “‘Pride, Tradition, and Excellence’. We’re working to keep that image.”

Renton and Hazen both received a new principal this year, so the opportunity for fresh and new ideas is possible for both schools. Hazen has had seven principals in the last 40 years and five of the seven were members of the Hazen staff before taking on the role as principal. Renton has had eight principals in the last 17 years. This gives Hazen a bit of an advantage over Renton as they were able to build a strong foundation.

When asked what he dislikes about Renton, Pattenaude said, “I don’t dislike anything, but there are things to improve on.”

As a first year principal at Renton, Pattenaude has many plans for the years to come.

“Right now we are focusing on four main areas.” These areas include: maintaining a safe and secure school, making ninth grade transition run smoothly, creating a mission and vision statement and sticking with it, and developing a system to evaluate the way things are done at Renton.

Once these ideas have been put into action, Renton can begin to build a solid foundation and work from there.

The “ghetto” reputation that Renton High School has acquired over the years is simply a myth. This outstanding school has more in common with Hazen than most would imagine. The people that think otherwise often times have never stepped foot in the school to view a typical school day and see that Renton truly is a great school.

That’s not my playlist!

Two reporters switch playlists for a day and write down their expressions and impressions of each song.

|Vy’s Playlist to Partner Ian 1 Something Corporate| I Woke Up in a Car: I picture a Caucasian male singing while driving a car that morphed into a train. I picture this guy thinking about a girl that he fell in love with the first time he saw her. It sounds like he wants her to notice him. I think the chorus is a little dumb. He keeps saying he woke up in a car. I wish I could’ve skipped it a long time ago.

2 MGMT| Electric Feel: I know this song.

I like this song. I love the beat and the lyrics. I’m not sure who it’s by. I think it’s MGMT. I like MGMT. This song is tight. I won’t mind listening to this all the way through.

I picture an electric eel wrapping around me while a pretty girl laughs, because he says something like, “Baby girl, do what you feel”.

|Ian’s Playlist to Partner Vy 1 Asian KungFu Generation| After Dark: Happy and upbeat-ish. o.o!

I know this band!

Ahh! Unexpected for a Jrock-ish Indie band to come up :] I hope this isn’t a Naruto song. It may be. Don’t understand completely but his voice is pretty. Love the music and vocals. Short song.

3 The Used| I Caught Fire [in your eyes]: I like this song already because of the guitar. It sounds like a band that I can’t remember the name of. I don’t like this song anymore. It turned into some pop love song. He sounds like a girl when he sings, not his voice, but what he talks about. I think this is a band aimed at girls. I’m sickened. I want it to skip. I thought of the Wizard Of Oz, because he keeps saying “I’m melting.”

4 Jack’s Mannequin| Bloodshot: I like the beat of this song for now. It sounds cool.

The guy seems to be telling a story. He talks about bloodshot eyes.

This song seems to be talking about getting high in code. It brings back memories as well. I don’t like the beat of the chorus. I’m tired of this song - I want it to end now.

It ended just in time. This song wouldn’t go on my iPod.

3 All Shall Parish|Never…Again: Sounds to be an angry song…yup metal-something.

Sprinkle of light screamo. I can only make out some words clearly, mainly curse words. I feel the need to turn on more lights to make my room brighter now. I like this electric guitar/ piano bit behind the angry voice. I can differentiate where the chorus is, or maybe there is none? Is that one of the distinct things about heavy metal songs?

2 KiD CuDi| Man on the Moon (The Anthem): This sounds more pleasant. I like it better than the other song by the same artist. This one makes me want to pretend I have a convertible so that I can sit at the beach in the sunshine and talk with friends.

It’s okay – the voice is more tolerable since it isn’t rapping the entire time. There are parts where he is singingish. The wispy background voice is nice too.

4 MGMT| Kids: This song was on Gossip Girl (a snippet only)! The mellow techno beat makes me want to wander London streets and find hipster kids to dance with. His voice is really soothing – it’s not really harsh at all. Love the beat and music – so happy-ish. The lyrics and suggestions are not forceful, it’s more like accept it if you wish, which is cool. Random trumpet announcement mid-song. Rest of the song is like the beginning, though it still holds the same reaction. Random sparkly tunes at the end.

LESSONS

Stay Clear of the Retail Devil Tips on How:

| Linet Madeja | Co-Copy Editor

With floor sets and displays changing almost twice a week, you can find anything from this season’s embellished bathing suits to new styles of Nike Dunks; and the impulse for something new in your closet rises. In this recessionista-hostile economy, we all deserve to be free of financial stress. Whether your shopping impulses are triggered by emotions or spontaneous shopping sprees, here are a few tips to keep you from burning a hole in your pocket:

Keep a list with the specific things you need, and carry it with you when venturing to the mall or store. Your intention is to buy what you need and leave.

Having your list will prevent random splurge purchases.

Think twice before you make a fullpriced purchase. Chances are, if a product is hot, you’ll still want it even when it’s warming the shelves of Nordstrom Rack. At the beginning of winter, I was eyeing these BCBG tan leather boots with gold buckles.

With a price tag of $209, I decided to wait, and sure enough; I scored them at the Rack for $54.

Sign up for your favorite store’s mailing lists on their website or in-store.

Many contain free fashion advice, up-to-date notifications of the latest sales, events, and

printable and or online coupons.

Don’t be afraid to have something similar to what you want, even if it isn’t the Christian Louboutins with the infamous red sole. Set yourself a budget and humble yourself before the affordable lights of Forever 21 to find clothing pieces and accessories that are identical to its original runway or celebrity look.

Visit outlet malls and discount stores: Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Plato’s Closet; just to name a few. You can save anywhere from 20-75% off brand name clothing and shoes. The Seattle Premium Outlets up in Tulalip, the Prime Outlets in Burlington, and the Factory Stores at North Bend boast brands like Coach, Pac Sun, Lucky Brand, Nike, and more.

Avoid the Retail Devil. The easiest way to save money is to not spend it in the first place. Just don’t go to the mall at all. Avoid the financial fury of the merchandise devil!

Some days you can afford to fan the flames, but on others, your wallet needs to cool down.

Check out these fashion blogs and websites for more tips and inexpensive finds: |The Cheap Chica (www.thecheapchica.net) |CutesyShoes(www.cutseyshoes.com) |Chictopia (www.chictopia.com) Polyvore (www.polyvore.com)

Revive That Lifeless Tire | Onna Giddens | Staff Reporter

Open hood. This shows other drivers that you pulled off road for repairs.

Place car jack under the car nearest to the wheel to be jacked.

Remove the flat tire.

Tools you will need: spare tire, car jack, lug nut wrench, and willingness to get your fingers a little dirty.

Loosen the (do not remove lugs) loosen to where you can easily take them off. Put the lug nut wrench over a lug nut and turning it to the left to loosen the lug

Jack the car up high enough to remove the flat tire and put the spare tire on.

Once car is elevated, remove lugs. Put lug nuts in a safe place.

Place the spare tire on the wheel stud. Replace the lug nuts.

Carefully let down the car with the car jack.

FINE PRINT • Depending on your automobile type, the spare tire and jack mechanism will vary in style • Spare tires can be stored in a recessed area in the trunk, or a cradle underneath the rear of the vehicles, or on the exterior rear door.

• Maybe full size, limited use mini-spare or have a run flat capability.

• The jackscrew is a common and simple kind of car jack used today. The scissor jack is common in newer cars, and the bumper jack in older cars.

• Car jacks operate differently, some jacks you pump up and down, others you crank or twist.

• The tire pressure air gauge is used to check the air pressure in the tire. Do this before driving on your new tire.

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Tell Tail Fish of Death OK Rover, Now Play Dead

| Tu-Anh Dinh | Portraits Co-Editor March of 1998, and I was five years old when my parents got something I wished for. A pet fish.

Not just any cute ol’ fish, a goldfish.

Definitely what I wished for, a pet, minus the minor detail: I wanted a dog. The goldfish was cute, in a slimy, shiny, swimming type of way.

He never barked as I ordered him to speak. He would swim back and forth if I said “play dead,” but he would always fetch as the brown and orange bits of food floated in the clear glass bowl. He was dog enough I suppose. Fish was his name.

One day, I could tell Fishy was bored. He does this thing with his lips, like he’s trying to mouth words to me when he’s bored. Net in hand, I prepared to play our little game.

Sticking the net in, letting it swish underneath him, I successfully pulled him out. Fishy was flipping and

squirming in my net; he was having fun. I let him enter the water again, but only to take him out moments after. I repeated the process the way people do: lather, rinse, and repeat.

On our 5th round, I was tricked into believing he was tired. No longer was Fishy flipping around in the net. He lied still, mouth open, eyes open. He had to be tired; it was a really intense game. I returned him to the water.

This time, he took a long nap upside down.

Few months later, in September, it still didn’t click to my mother and father that I wanted a dog. There he was, dressed in red, waving his big, almost transparent fin around. He wasn’t a gold fish like Fishy; he was bigger, stronger, and red, not gold. He was a Beta Fighter fish, the toughest fish in the whole fish bowl; not that there were any others to compare him to. He lived in the bowl that sat on a table in our living room. His

name: Rover. Our friendship grew as time swam by.

Saturday evening. My family spent the day cleaning the house.

My job was to dust the living room.

I needed to dust the table, but Rover’s bowl was in the way, but with nowhere else to put it, I took it outside. I finished up dusting, and boy was I tired. I went to bed.

I awoke looking at the snow which covered everything in sight.

Getting ready for church, I was equipped with a scarf, black knitted gloves, three layers of shirts, and a thick magenta coat. My family and I just walked out when I saw him. The snow had froze his glass bowl up, and he was taking a nap upside down. I refused to believe he was pulling a Fishy. I ran back inside the house, grabbed a cookie tray and pre-set the oven to 350 degrees. I placed the bowl encasing Rover into the oven.

30 minutes passed…

Bagel [bey-guh l]: n. winning (or losing) a set with a score of 6-0 in a tennis match. The shape of the “0” is thought of being like the round shape of a bagel.

There is no chance that Jane would win with a bagel against the number one seed.

Staycation [stay-keyshuh n]: n. A vacation spent at or close to home instead of traveling.

Gas prices were over $4 last year, so instead of going to New York, my family opted for a staycation.

Pwn [poh n]: vb.

Originally a misspelling of the word “own.” 1.

The act of defeating an opponent. 2. To have a skillful advantage over someone.

I’ll pwn you noobs in Halo 3.

Recession Flu [ri-seshuh n • floo]: n. Illness caused by the economic crisis. Symptoms can include panic attacks, insomnia,gastric t r o u b l e s , l e t h a r g y, and an overwhelming sense of dread makes

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I think Evan has the Recession Flu. He never wants to get up in the mornings.

Twitchiking [twich hahyk ing]: vb.

Traveling using transport and accommodation provided only by fellow Twitterers.

Mike traveled from Seattle to Los Angeles by twitchiking; relying only on the kind goodwill of the members on Twitter.

Manscaping [manskeyp ing]: n. Male grooming.

Looks like Zac has been manscaping; his eyebrows are so much nicer since I last saw him.

Guyliner [gahy-lahyner]: n.

Eyeliner for guys, which has become more socially popular in today’s society.

Zac wears guyliner too!

I think he’s trying to look like Joel from Good Charlotte.

PLAY HARD ON THE FIELD | TWO SPORTS | ONE REAL, ONE SURREAL

EMBARRASING MOMENTS

| Sinear Sadang | Lessons Editor --

Ajane Burnley, Junior Sport: Fastpitch

“One day at practice, everyone was getting on my nerves. They were telling bad jokes and being super loud.

We had to change in the locker room and put on our sneakers instead of cleats, and as we were leaving, some lame person was like, ‘Last one out of the locker room is a rotten egg,’ and I thought that was stupid, so I said, ‘No! Last one out of the locker room has a VD!’ One of the coaches heard and that made it kind of awkward.”

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Johnny Huynh, Senior Sport: Wrestling

“Rex’s pants fell off and his jock strap was centimeters away from my face.”

WHO: SOPHIA RENGO WHAT: GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM WHERE: PRACTICE WHEN: START OF THE SEASON

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Crissabeth Santos, Freshman Sport: Tennis

“I hit the ball straight up and I couldn’t see it until it dropped right next to me. Everyone laughed at me.”

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Brian Saechao, Junior Sport: Basketball

“Sudden death, 3rd overtime. I hacked the ball while my friend was giving me a screen, then someone stole it from me and scored. The other team won.”

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Courtney Yasunaga, Senior Sport: Girls Soccer

“Well, my junior year, I was finally going to try heading a ball in the game, which I never did. So I go for the ball courageously, only to head another player from Hazen. We both were knocked out, but I was up in a few seconds. Unfortunately, she was left with a golf size bump. Then after she got up she passed out again and was sent to the hospital.

WHO: JAMES BOUTIN WHAT: STAFF KICKBALL TEAM WHERE: PRACTICE WHEN: MAY 8, 2009

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Born to be an Athlete

| Hilina Haile | General Staff

Wild Child Boryana Atanasova was born on Sept. 1, 1990 in Lovech, Bulgaria. As the second born daughter of a sport director and fashion designer, it is not hard to see why she started playing sports at age six. “ I was a wild child.

I could never sit still. I remember always being out,” Atanasova said.

New Kid on the Block Learning English was a big challenge for Atanasova. After a month and half, she started hearing what people were saying.

Determined to know everything, she started to study. She was CHARTICLE | THREE PERSONALITIES | FIVE QUESTIONS not known for her academics in the past, and therefore she was determined to change.

Devoted Student and Athlete Her freshman year of high school she joined both track and volleyball.

“I never had the courage to do sports at school before because of my English, but once I got to high school, I started thinking I could handle it,” Atanasova said.

Self Discovery Today Atanasova stands first in the Top 12 Athletes. As her last year rounds up, she hopes to win a title at State. She looks forward to the All City Meet where all the schools meet and compete to win the title. Renton has had it for seven years. This year stands to be no exception.

A Coach’s Perspective | Bryan Diaz | Staff reporter Coach and security guard, Terry Metcalf, has been coaching football and track now for about 11years.

Metcalf has been in the NFL and knows it all, from plays, to players, to coaching.

“When you have a good team, you have a good relationship between the coaches and players,” Metcalf said.

When asked about whether players need coaches to succeed, he replied, “Yes, because they

need technique. It’s easy for a coach to see because the athletes are doing it,” Metcalf said.

Since the coaches are watching your every move during practice or a game, they understand what your weaknesses are and what you need to improve on. Some coaches do more than just coach; they even help the players with their personal lives.

The connection between a player and coach has to be strong, because without the guidance of a coach, the player would have no idea about what can make that player a better person.

Metcalf mentions, “The player needs to play and perform.

And the coaches need to prepare for the student to perform.”

Renton Track Relay Q&A

PJ Benedictus [Sophomore]

Joseph Powell [Sophomore]

Tiana Gibson [Senior]

What are the biggest challenges working with a team?

“When people can’t “Having to depend get their grades right, it on someone else when causes us to make drastic they don’t give their full changes, and that affects effort.” our performance.”

“Making sure that everyone is on the same page, that people work as a team because there will never be an “I” in team.

And that people always give 100 percent and are focused on what they need to do.”

How do you guys build up team chemistry?

“I eat lunch with the “At practice we push last leg, the person who each other. Right before hands the baton to me.” the race we give each other reminders, set goals, and talk about what we need to do.”

“Trying to talk to each other to make sure everyone is comfortable with being around each other. Also, having people join in on what we are doing and letting people know they are doing a good job.

Just a lot of support.”

How do you guys decide the order of runners? Who and why?

“Depends on who “The first leg is the “Coaches decide on has the better time and most powerful leg. All else that. It depends on how who’s feeling better that is interchangeable.” fast you are, in a way, day. First leg is the most mostly through trial and powerful leg.” error. “

“They always need “Not really, maybe for Have you ever been me.

They depend on me.” my grades.” not picked to run in a meet? How did you feel?

How well do you get along with your team mates?

“For the past two years, when we make it to State, they always take me out of the relay because they think it would be better for the team; but it never works in their favor because we always end up losing.”

“We know what we “I get along with my “Most of us are really are capable of. We got our teammates. We’re close.” close outside of track.” own handshakes with each other and everything.”

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On Campus April 28, 2009 8:00 - 8:15 am

pieces of broken glass in the science wing from a science experiment

33%

with A Sunset on the Bay

Spendings

Curfew

52%

8%

14%

spent $0-49

had a curfew

19%

86%

spent $50-119

did not have a curfew

8%

Illegal Participation

attended with an ’09 Renton student

3

13%

attended with an outside guest

attended with an underclassman

spent $120-149

65%

12

13%

2

Dinner

Planning

96%

60%

empty cookie bags left around campus

mini bottles of empty alcohol in the girls restroom by the math wing

13

posters of senior prom around entire school Statistics gathered by ARROWHEADS walking the halls and campus, observing and counting.

67%

girls attended prom

Attendance

22%

cigarette butts in the men’s restroom by the technology wing

Prom stats

SENIORS

boys attended prom

15

tennis balls stuck on the cafeteria roof

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attended without a date

spent $150+

thought the communal dinner idea thought everything was well planned was good

4%

thought the communal dinner idea was bad 90 seniors were surveyed in the week of May 4-8. Our margin of error is 6%

39%

thought everything was a little unorganized

1%

thought everything was very unorganized

73%

did not participate in any illegal prom activities

27%

did participate in illegal prom activities

60%

of those who participated in illegal activities were girls

40%

of those who participated in illegal activities were boys