Homecoming 2014
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Wednesday, October 15 When it comes to privilege, braun trumps brains mckennaanderson editorinchief
Thankyou, LHS, for teaching me that if I’m not in a sport, I am automatically not as important as those who are. Tell me if this is fair: One student catches the flu and has to miss school for a week, it’s no problem, right? Well, they are as a raised Christian Scientist so they don’t go to the doctor and they can’t get a note, that automatically counts as an unexcused absence. (We only get six per semester.) But then, say a volleyball player misses school for the same amount of time for a tournament. The absence is completely justified, no complaints from teachers. Likewise, I needed to be out of one class period for this newspaper and ended up with angry emails. This school, in my personal opinion, is greatly sports-oriented. That’s fine for some people. Who doesn’t love a good football game? But what about the band kids? Or the drama kids? Where is their special treatment? You don’t hear the intercom playing our school fight song on the opening night of our first fall production or when the DECA kids go off to a competition. How often do you see the administration putting that much effort into those programs? Every club
and every program should receive the same amount of attention in order to flourish. Another example; The Bengal’s Purr recently won second place internationally for its quality. That is a pretty big deal for everyone involved. What did we get? Mrs. Egland had to put an announcement in the bulletin and I’ve received one acknowledgement from a teacher. Where’s our trophy case? Oh yeah, it’s in the back of our class room because that’s the only place we have. Meanwhile, from what I’ve observed, we have a full-time athletic director here at LHS, but the academic coordinator position is only a part-time job. If that is not a clear visual of how we put athletics over education, then you need to get your eyes checked. Half the school may agree with me and the other half may think I’m a butthurt, high school journalist who only wants attention. Half true, half not true. I want attention, but for the little guys of our school, for the art club members who have their artwork in huge shows; or for the drama club that always cre-
“I got a brand new car!” “Didn’t you just pass driver’s education?” “Yeah, so what?” It irritates me to hear this over and over again. A new driver, especially a teenager, should not have a new, off-the-lot car just after finishing with driver’s ed. Although a student’s parents may have the money and believe that their child is a completely safe and trusting driver, that is not always the case. For all we know, a teen driver could ruin the new vehicle within a month of owning the car. According to idahoteendriving.com, there have been 66 fatal and 539 serious-injury crashes involving drivers ages 15 to 19 within the past three years, giving proof that young drivers are not always safe drivers due to inexperience on the road. Some students are lucky enough to not only receive new cars, but to also have their parents pay for repairs once they get involved in a car accident.
Many teens, due to the money or beliefs of their parents, receive used cars. From my conversations with other students, most of them have car models of 2004 and older. Even some students are not fortunate enough to get that, having to save up their own hard-earned money for a car of their choice. But buying a car with earned money leaves a person feeling proud and more cautious towards a new-to-them car. That’s how it was for me. I personally was given a car after six months of possessing my driver’s license: A 1990 Subaru Justy a small, hatchback, manual. After having it for a year and a half, the car began to have radiator
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ates the production of the century. It’s those students who don’t know what it’s like to be made a first priority by administration. Look at Tanner McGill. He won a national math prize, and where’s his banner sitting? It’s hiding at the bottom of math mountain, only getting a quick glance from the occasional onlooker. Don’t you think it’s time for a change? This school is so much more than its sports. We have talented students in all aspects. LHS is widely known for our academics, but to be taken seriously, in a country where hundreds of high schools excel in every area, we need to step up our game. If the administration doesn’t start utilizing all sides of the talent LHS shows, we will never be anything but a one-trick pony of a school. We win nationally in writing, math, DECA and Skills U.S.A. competitions, yet I only hear about volleyball and football. I encourage you have a long sit and revisit my words.
New drivers flaunt new cars; empty parents’ wallets angelyncox managingeditor
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problems, leading me to sell it. My second car was from my grandpa. It was a big, ugly, rusted red 1986 Ford Thunderbird. He had set it out for me before I was given the Justy, but at the time it was not operational. Every time I drove it, I hated it. All I could think was, “Man, what a granny car!” Well, that lasted only four months until its transmission belt slipped. Two days later, I went to a Spokane auction house and bought my third car, a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue for $700 of my own money that I had stashed away. In three years, I’ve managed to own three cars without wrecking any of them. I admit that I’ve scratched a few on accident by either rubbing my backpack against them or parking by the cement wall at the end of Booth Hall. But from my experience, I’ve come to think that new drivers should earn cars with their own money until they’ve truly proven that they’re ready for a new vehicle from their parents. Heck! It is not kindergarten with show-and-tell. Don’t flaunt your brand new, shiny toy for all to see!
Ah, Homecoming. Every year, just as the air begins to chill and the leaves start to yellow, it rears its ugly head and vomits forth an entire week of school spirit. Who could possibly hate it? That would be me. I personally find the days of Spirit Week to be boring, recycled clichés that cause a small part of me to die each year as they are pulled out of the ASB hat. Pajama day has been used every year since our ancestors crawled out of their caves and rode their dinosaurs to school. FACT. Every once in a blue moon, though, an idea comes along and manages to rise from the stereotypical depths to stand out in its creativity. Last year, that day was known as Opposite Gender Day. That fateful day gave us boys in miniskirts and girls in sagging pants. As you probably remember, hilarity ensued. For some reason, people dressing as their opposite gender just tickles funny bones. Even I, the most pessimistic killjoy you’ll ever meet when it comes to school spirit, had a good laugh over the whole thing. It wasn’t a serious thing to the student body; it was just a silly, fun day. However, despite much support for the day’s inclusion for this year’s Spirit Week, it was promptly dropped from the roster due to “complaints from students, staff, and teachers,”according to Kevin Driskill. Now, granted, I do remember that some of the outfits from last year may have stretched the dress code a bit. But was an outright ban on the day needed? Could rules not be set instead to ensure a day that was fun as well as appropriate? I feel the ban is an overreaction to a few students who ruined a great day for everyone. But was that really the main problem? Many protests were raised over the issue of possible gay-bashing. Others were concerned that it might promote the idea of cross-dressing among students. However, students were respectful towards each other throughout the day. Almost all the complaints stemmed from clothes being too short. Despite a few complaints from girls over a few of the boy’s outfits, it can be argued that the girl’s outfits were just as stereotypical. I feel as though the ban mostly comes from the clashing of two different generations. The teachers and students come from two separate times, causing a conflict over morals and what can be termed as acceptable in today’s society. When those ideas clash and one side refuses to work with another, compromises cannot be made. And without compromise, we are now stuck with the hum-drum, run-of-the mill themes that plague us every year and will continue to infect the student body for years to come.
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Bengal autumnal athletes play hard
Lady Bengals keep ball in back of net chloekirk sportseditor
With high hopes of going to state, the Lady Bengals finished with a record of 12-4 overall. A heartbreaking loss
agaisnt Coeur D’Alene Oct. 11 and ended the successful season. “We’ve had a really good season and record. We came together as a team to be successful,” Madi Taylor, senior Lady Bengal.
The promising commitment of current freshman and incoming freshman keep the Lady Bengals hoping to go on to state next year and possibly win districts along with a league title.
Lewiston Cross Country runners use a strategy to put them ahead of the pack. Photo courtesy of Ridinger’s Photography.
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Prospects look bright for Lewiston cross country mid-season, with its boys projected to go to state. Cross country coach John Potter said seniors Julian Robinson and Seth Sabo lead the team admirably, which counts especially in races against skilled teams. He also mentioned Robinson’s and Sabo’s
impeccable attendance at practices, setting an example for everyone else. Sophomore Austin Byrer and freshman Joseph Perez “lead the way,” Potter said. According to Potter, they presented the most competition this season. Probably unknown to anyone not involved in cross country, the LHS team uses a strategy in its races. The top few runners stick with Bryer as long as they can. Near the end of the race,
the team encourages the last couple of runners to move up as far as possible. The courses at each meet vary greatly, but the strategy is similar, Potter said. Runners, if they’re not an integral part of the strategy, usually keep to themselves and center in on one particular thing to prevent distraction. For such runners, the races tend to go by quickly, according to senior runner Emily Wren.
Devan Maurer, Senior, digs against Lake City player in soccer match this fall
Bengals earn community awards
Volleyball soars despite injuries abbikinnick featureassistant
(Left) Freshman Demi Randall challenges Pullman for a ball in non-league competition on September 15 at Walker Field. (Right) Tyler Eberhardt is a standout on this year’s varsity football team. Photo courtesy of Jessica Kloepfer. chloekirk sportseditor
Lady Bengals freshman Football senior Tyler Eberhardt and soccer freshman Demi Randall each earned Prep Athlete of the Week this Fall with the Lewiston Tribune. Eberhardt puts up high stats for football. He gained 138 yards and scored five touchdowns in the blowout against North Central Sept. 4. Randall notably scored three goals in a game against Moscow this Fall. As of now Randall sits at 13 goals and seven assists through 14 games.
For more Bengal news, look for The Bengal’s Purr on Facebook Jessica Kloepfer, Senior, spikes against Lake City for their last home game of the season.
Varsity volleyball achieved a 22-3 record Oct. 9 after its game with Lakeland at Booth Hall. The team has consisted of the same players for the past two years, along with several new players joining the close-knit group. Senior Brett Hastings explained that the new girls have done well and the experienced players have “molded them” to fit expectations. The original team members worried about new players but now feel proud of how well they get along as a team. “I’m really proud of everyone on the team for being able to hang in there and try different things in order for us to succeed, and still have a great record,” said Jacey Johnson, junior. Their next game is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 at Sandpoint High School at 7 p.m. With the progression of the season, the team lost a couple players to injuries. Among those include sophomore Meg Woods, senior Makayla Wilson and senior Caitlin Teichmer. Coach Kelly Harwich was not available at press time for comment on the injuries.
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Homecoming activities succeed Students play dirty in Bengal Olympics
Seniors (Left) Max Schaefer, Jessica Kloepfer, Caleb King and Dustin Roberts yank against the faculty, in the game of Tug-Of-War.
Juniors (right) Chris Yonge and Paige Valpey compete in the make-over contest during the school assemble and Bengal Olympics, Friday Oct. 10.
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Seniors took first place, with faculty as a close runner-up, juniors placed third and sophomores in fourth, Friday, Oct. 10, in the Bengal Olympics at Volmer Bowl. The Olympics consisted of games, battles, relays and scavenger hunts.
In each game a sophomore, junior, senior and a faculty member all battled for first, second, third and fourth places. Senior Isaac Crow said that the makeup competition served as his favorite. “The girls looked great,” he stated. The Olympics are not for everyone, though. Junior Savanah
Wright said, she did not participate because she is“not very Olympic-y.” “I didn’t enjoy it. It was nerve-racking,” added Isabel Smith, sophomore. But many people enjoyed the Olympics, and wished they did participate in it, such as junior, Sara Ashby, “[I love] any chance LHS students using a photobooth provided at the Homecoming to yell and have spirit,” she said. dance, Oct. 11 at the Elks Lodge. Courtesy od Lewiston Photobooth.
First fall production takes stage halleyaltman reporter
J u v i e , a n L H S d r a m a p ro d u c tion, runs Oct. 16-18 and Oct. 2 3 - 2 5 w i t h c u r t a i n c a l l a t 7 p. m . T h e h o u r - l o n g s t o r y o f a g ro u p o f t e e n a g e r s a n d g u a rd s, s e t i n a j u ve n i l e d e t e n t i o n c e n t e r, fe a t u r e s e a c h i n m a t e d e s c r i b i n g t h e i r t a l e o f i n c a rc e r a t i o n , attempting to pass time while awaiting their punishment. T h e p l a y, c h o s e n b y t h e D r a ma Club and directed by dram a t e a c h e r B e t h F. At k i n s o n , will be held in the LHS auditorium. The cast includes se n i o r s E m i l y H o w e l l, T h o m a s
Pe a r s o n , S h e l d o n H a l l, Ky n a n B e d we l l, M a r D e e C h a m b e r s, N a t h a n C re i t z , N i c k Fre i t a s, I a n Pe c o f f, Ly n s e y Fe n t e r, E t h a n Co y, R h e a - M a e Wa t s o n ; j u n i o r s E m i l y B ro w n e, S hy a n n H a l e, E m i l y H a m l i n , A i d a n Wa l s h ; a n d s o p h o m o re s A l e x D i e t z , Fa i t h B i g l e r, E m i l y B l a i r, M a d i E l z e a , J a d e Fi s h e r, Z a c h G r i f f i n , H a n n a h S e a l e a n d T h e ro n W h i t e with a set designed by Lanny Wi l k i n s a n d R i c k B ro c k m a n , a n d l i g h t d e s i g n b y R o d Ye a t s. The Drama Club will sell t i c k e t s a t t h e d o o r o n l y. Pr i c e s a re $ 5 fo r a d u l t s, $ 4 fo r s e nior citizens and non-LHS stud e n t s, a n d $ 1 fo r a l l c h i l d re n a n d L H S a c t i v i t y c a rd h o l d e r s.
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LHS students can attend a free teen car inspection clinic from 2:30 t o 4 : 3 0 P. M O c t . 1 6 i n t h e parking lot by Booth Hall. Local mechanics show stu-
dents how to check their oil, tire pressure and other parts of a car to ensure everyt h i n g i s r e a d y f o r t h e w i n t e r. Dairy Queen, Sonic, Arb y ’s , M c D o n a l d s a n d o t h ers will provide free food and B 97.3 will broadcast music live from the event.
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P. Schumacher LHS and Coeur D’Alene head to head during the third quarter, Friday Oct. 10
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s t a te d by Co a c h N i l s s o n i n t h e Le w i s to n Tr i b u n e. At t h e b e gi n n i n g o f t h e t h i rd q u a r te r, t i g h t e n d, Max S c h a e fe r t a c k l e d Co e u r D ’A l e n e’s quarte r b a c k and s u f fe re d a d i s l o c a te d s h o u l d e r. “ Eve n t h o u g h I’m o u t fo r t h e s e a s o n , I we n t out with a bang! I got a q u a r te r b a c k s a c k fo r my l a s t p l ay o f s e n i o r ye a r ! ” s t a te d S c h a e fe r. Th e s e n i o r c l a s s to o k t h i s l o s s w i t h d i gn i t y a n d gr a ce. Th e j u n i o r c l a s s h o p e s to a t t a c k h o m e co m i n g n e x t ye a r a n d w i n .
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Students dress up for themed days during Homecoming week, Oct. 6-10
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Junior class blasts out competition abbikinnick features assistant
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Halie Decius hanging up decorations in the junior class hall October 7.
The junior class finished third at Bengal Olympics Friday, Oct. 10. Junior olympians started strong with a win by Carly Marvel in the Dutch Freeze contest. Maddie Atwood made the final four in jousting. Juniors finished second in the tug of war challenge and fourth place in the relay race. Over the course of two weeks before Bengal Olympics the junior class created “Lilo and Stitch”-themed decorations and props for their homecoming hallway. They broke into groups to accomplish different projects including a 3-dimensional volcano, a hut, leis and an abundance of artwork. Secret judges scored the class hallways on Thursday, Oct. 9. Scoring 209 points, the junior homecoming hall won the theme decoration contest.
“We chose something from our childhood and wanted it to be fun,” said Maureen Mannshreck, junior treasurer. Many of the characters from the movie came to life with stand-up life-size figures including Lilo, Stitch, Agent Peakley, Jumba Jookiba and Cobra Bubbles. Juniors laced the hall with leis and swimming with paper tropical fish. A volcano stood in place of the Golden Throne trophy display. Melissa Mahoney and other volunteers A. Kinnick said that the Junior hall banner was their favorite, reading, “Ohana means family and family means no Bengal
“We choose something from our childhood and wanted it to be fun.” -Maureen Mannshreck, Junior Treasurer
gets left behind or forgotten,” was their favorite. Melissa Mahoney enthusiastically stated, “This is so cool!” For Dress Like Your Hall Day Oct. 9, many juniors dressed in hula skirts and Hawaiian-themed clothing. Others wore shirts depicting the mischievous little Stitch.
Underclassmen dates to remember October 15
PSAT Testing
October 31
End of first Quarter
November 7
Parent Conferences
January 21-23 First Semester Finals January 23
End of first Quarter
March 27
End of third quarter
April 15
SAT
April 16
Student Led Confrences (Juniors only)
June 2-4
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pared to the past sophomore classes.” Sophomores finished fourth place overall in Bengal Olym-William Wilson, Sophomore Class Secretary pics Friday, Oct. 10. They started off strong with second place in the Effie Burger eating competition. Sophomores tied Juniors in second place for tug of war and third in the relay race. Secret judges scored the Sophomore homecoming hall 194 points, putting them in last place for the best decorated. Sophomore volunteers worked Oct. 8 to out-do past sophomore class hallways with sand walls and a mummy-bedecked DECA store. Themed “Egyptian Dessert,” the sophomores created hieroglyphic-plastered walls and colorful poster-paper-tiled floors. Cardboard cut-outs of cobras and a camel made up a desert scene, while paper stand-up palm trees stood tall opposite the stairs. Sophomore president, Ben Trigsted and secretary, William Wilson agreed that they most enOne of two mummy decojoyed decorating the DECA store with the mummies. rations tied to the pillars on Sophomores dressed in Egyptian-styled each side of the DECA store dresses and tunics, varying from white, blue in the sophomore homeand black for Dress Like Your Hall Day Oct. 9. coming hall, Oct. 8.
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Ashlee Bremer, Anna Walden, Leyton Wallice, Kinsey Sparks, Kayless Aldous, Ashlyn Rowder, Skyler Corritas and John Patterson (supervisor) decorating sophomore class hall on October 8.
Senior 9 Senior class of 2015 reigns grounds of LHS
Wednesday, October 15
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When the time came to design this year’s senior lot, senior class president Thomas Pearson envisioned a Bengal tiger in a chariot pulled by squawking chickens. Senior artist Ethan Coy brought the idea to fruition and fell to surprise when ASB chose the collaboration from the three options presented to the senior class at school registrations before the school year started. For Coy, painting the senior lot portrait took from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 while the winners of the lot raffle painted their individual parking spots. Seniors decorate the left wing of the main building, Lost “It was really fun being with a bunch in the Jungle, Wednesday, Oct. 8. of people, having music playing the whole time,” said Coy. “Everyone seemed really connected with school spirit.”
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Senior parking lot painted and signed by winning students of the lot raffle. Main square designed by senior, Ethan Coy.
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Cancer takes lives of two former Bengals mckennaanderson editorinchief
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Orange balloons rose to the clouds ers or students needed support. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Lewiston’s Vol- “It is difficult to put such a loss into mer Bowl track field, in a massive words,” said LHS Counselor Leslie celebration honoring of the life of Halliday, who worked with Moser Mikray Moser, a 2014 LHS graduate. and his familiy to balance academMoser died from a rare form of ics with his extensive treatments. cancer Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Tri-State “Mikray did not always say a lot Memorial Hospital in Clarkston. in words, but his actions spoke – He was 19. The Moser family pro- whether sick or healthy he acted with duced this event in lieu of the av- dignity, treated others respectfully erage funeral, asking those who and was a lot of fun to be around,” attended to wear colorful clothing Halliday said. “He will be rememinstead of black in honor of their son. bered and missed tremendously,” DiagnosedinOctoberof2013,Moser noted his counselor, Leslie Halliday. battled a rare type of kidney cancer . “Mikray had a sense of humor that Much of the Lewiston-Clarkston he shared. He avoided negativity,” community remains struck with his family shared in Moser’s obituary. devastation at the news of his Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union death. According to an interview employees, including his father Mike with the Lewiston Tribune, Principal Moser, formed a foundation called Kevin Driskill kept the crisis team MikrayStrong, which raised money at LHS ready in case any teach- and awareness for cancer all over
the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. To help with the medical payments, the program hosted large-scale fundraising events, and sold MikrayStrong bracelets and T-shirts. The efforts offered awareness plus funding for the medical treatment Moser received. “Mikray was Mikray. … Everything was random and fun,” remembered Garrett Uhlorn, Moser’s friend and fellow 2014 LHS graduate.“He never let thecircumstancesgetthebestofhim.” Evenafterhisdeath,Moser’sfamilystill attempts to raise money and awareness by asking anyone who plans to make a memorial donation to do so towards Jackson’s Pay It Forward Foundation. The family of Jackson Baldwin, Moser’s former classmate, created the foundation after Baldwin passed from cancer in May 2006.
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Lunchtime often represents the high point of a high school student’s day. This year however, a cloud settled over the LHS cafeteria with the loss of Tammy Albright, a cashier who passed away Oct. 3 at age 53, following a battle with cancer that lasted seven months. In life, she loved taking care of students as
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ated with constant snorting. Jokingly called the Gestapo by her co-workers, Albright was the first to let a student know if they owed lunch money, in the gentlest way possible. Her cheery demeanor carries on through in life through her husband, Roger Albright, four stepsons and 14 grandchildren.
they made their way up to her register, food in hand. “She was always coaxing smiles out of the students,” said fellow cook Kristi Presby. “She called them her kids.” When asked what they will remember most about their co-worker, Albright’s fellow lunch ladies immediately agreed on her laugh, which they said she punctu-
Courtesy of LHS Staff Tammy Albright (right) enjoyed a luau this Fall with fellow lunch ladies, Robin Schacher and Tracy Spedden.
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Students remember Mikray Moser as random and fun, “Mikray was Mikray,” remembered Garrett Ulhorn
Foreign exchange students bring culture and perspective to LHS haileysorenson sportspageassistant
Counselor Neil Williams introduced eight foreign exchange students during the Homecoming assembly Friday, Oct. 10. The current exchange students at LHS include juniors Harrison (Tung Yen) Chan from Taiwan, Serap Erdogan from Belgium, Mariana Mazzoco from Brazil, Meter “Dome” (Krittithee) Mongkolowat from Thailand, Jacueline Pallaoro from Germany, Mauricio Toscano from Brazil, Max Vandersmissen from Belgium and Nico Var-
gas, a sophomore from Bolivia. Pallaoro, Chan and Erdogan all agreed that the American school system gives them many more choices for classes. Chan compared the school system here to a college because students can choose what class they want to take. Pallaoro noted that unlike Germany, everybody can drive in the United States. Although she misses her friends, family and German chocolate, Pallaoro said she wants to be in Lewiston. Chan came here to experience a different lifestyle after his parents presented him with the opportunity to travel. He said he wants to experi-
ence the American lifestyle for at least one year, if not more. Erdogan chose to come to America for multiple reasons. “It is very important to speak a foreign language in Belgium,” Erdogan said. She added that she hopes to become more mature and responsible through the experience. For over 40 years, aspiring students from various countries have traveled to the United States to experience life in another country. While here Harrison Chan the students learn English and about the different habits, family structures, foods and opportunities that exist in America. The idea of an exchange pro-
gram formed after World War II ended. Many organizations created and promoted an idea of “national understanding,” as Williams put it. United States leaders took on the idea that if foreign countries gained more knowledge of American culture, fewer wars might occur. In order to attend LHS, each student must sign up with a host organization in their country. That organization then sends the information about the student to high schools around the U.S. The final decision to approve a student to a school is made by both the exchange student adviser at LHS and the
available host families nearby. Each student who transfers to LHS typically stays for one year, however students may choose to stay for half of a year, according to Williams. Now Hiring Seasonal Event Staff We are approaching our busy fall season and looking for set up and servers. Positions are part time with the potential to grow into full time. Please return your application to: 621 21st Street Lewiston, Idaho 83501 Or email to cheath@redlionlewiston.com Harrison Chan journeied from Taiwan to Lewiston as an exchange student.
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Students share artistic talent, creativity Art Courtesy of: Kynan Bedwell and John Patterson
Kynan Bedwell, Grade 12
Sophie Shaw, Grade 12
Mauricio Toscano, Grade 10
What do you think of when you hear “Homecoming”? “Welcoming everybody to the school to be together!”- Jessica Clausen, senior
“All-out decorations.”- Melissa Mahoney, junior
“I think of [homecoming], but there’s a lot more to enjoy than just the dance.”-William Wilson, sophomore
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