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Volume 52 Issue I November 2, 2011 6001 Cassia St. Boise, ID 83709 borahsenator.com
Borah’s soccer team made it to state
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U.S.S Submarines came to visit Borah
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What inspirers cover artist Alex Claar?
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“We students get badgered for college prep enough as it is.” Page 14
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Artist Bio
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Senior uses creativity to compose cartoons
Artwork by Alex Claar
Senator Staff Editor in Chief: Kristin Bracewell Senior Associate Editor: Justin Kirkham Junior Associate Editor: Savannah Harrelson Art Editor: Rochelle Rathamone Photographers: Kristin Bracewell, Korey Combs, Madisen Gerber, Jamie Jones, Emilee Rivers Text Editors: Kristin Bracewell, Justin Kirkham, Savannah Harrelson Ad Manager: Kristin Bracewell Assistant: Ari Anchustegui, Brittni Hanrahan Page Editors Front Cover: Kristin Bracewell Letters to the Editor: Jacob Horton, Savannah Harrelson Artist Bio: Brittni Hanrahan News: Kristin Bracewell, Grace Gibney Opinion: Jamie Jones Life: Carlee Parsley, Zackery Thomas Spread: Justin Kirkham A&E: Joe Czykoski Q&A: Kristin Bracewell People: Savannah Harrelson Sports: Savannah Harrelson JV Sports: Brandi Cichy Photo Essay: Rochelle Rathamone Fun & Games: Ari Anchustegui Illustrators : Andrew Adams, Andrea Batten, Rochelle Rathamone Writers: Matthew Bergman, Mechelle Conner, Samantha Whittaker, Bradley Burgess, August Mckernan Web Editor: Grace Gibney Assistant: Brittni Hanrahan Videographers: Zackery Thomas, Riley Tidmarsh Adviser: Michelle Harmon
By Ari Anchustegui
If imagination doesn’t rule the world, then what does? Senior cartoonist, Alexx Claar puts her colorful imagination to use in order to fuel and produce her work. “I’ve always thought that I have this crazy imagination and that’s where I get my art from,” she said. “I have all of this exciting stuff in my head, that I love to put on paper.” The young artist said she has been creating drawings ever since she could grasp a pencil, and that she has always been a very “artsy” person. Last year, Claar was the first place winner of the eleventh grade Human Right’s Memorial contest. Her teacher, Jennifer Compton, said she is an amazing artist. “She’s very technically proficient,” Compton said. “Her attention to detail and craftsmanship is superior to probably any student I have.” Claar explained that she enjoys all of her pieces, and she has trouble deciding which ones she prefers. “They’re kind of like my children. Everything new I create ends up being my favorite piece because it’s so new,
and it’s like ‘Oh, this one’s the best!’ until I draw another and I favor that one.” Claar said that her biggest inspiration is Hayao Miyazaki, a Japanese animation artist. “I want to be just like him when I grow up!” However, she said most of her art is inspired by her surroundings. “I find everything around me so interesting, so I just have to draw it. That sounds cheesy, but it’s true,” she said, laughing at herself. Currently enrolled in AP 2D Design as well as Graphic Design, Claar hopes to attend the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. “It’s pretty much my dream school,” said Claar, “but I’d like to major in illustration wherever I go.” Claar would like to let others take a look inside that imagination of hers, and produce the next animated Transformers sequence. Why? She said, “Well, because I love Transformers.” “She’s definitely well equipped to be working in the arts,” added Compton. “I think it’s undoubtable that she will succeed.”
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Juniors now required to take SATs By Grace Gibney
This year’s junior class will be the first group of students to take the SAT college aptitude test for a high school graduation requirement. The test, scheduled during school April 18, is free. The State Board of Education determined that the regularly required $49 fee for the SAT will be paid by the state. “It’s an expensive endeavour,” said counselor Gail Barker. “It’s a valuable opportunity for the junior class, and hopefully we will have this same opportunity for every future junior class.” For the first year in Borah’s history, taking the SAT is a graduation requirement for the current junior class of 2013. Students will not be able to graduate unless they have completed the SAT. “Some states require different things,” said career counselor Kathi Lecertua. “It is one more step for get-
Take these college prep steps By Jamie Jones
Three years of Borah must come to an end one day, the time that comes when there is no more lackadaisical electives or free textbooks; seniors must ready themselves to say goodbye to easy grades and twin spirit days, and segway into adulthood. For some, this includes college. For those that have chosen this long and drawn out process, an early beginning for this senior-exclusive extracurricular activity is a must.
ting kids to college.” Juniors will register during the early second semester on the SAT website during their English classes. Along with registering together, a period dedicated for preparing students for the SAT will be set aside during English classes as well. “This forces everyone to get in there and get it done,” said senior English teacher Pam Atkins. “This helps them say, ‘Oh, I’m a junior, and now I’m thinking about college.’” Ju n i o r s will take the SAT during regular school hours. If students miss the designated day, students can still take the SAT on the assigned make-up day. If students are unable to attend either one of those days, then the option to take the SAT
free will no longer be available and the normal fee will be applied. This opportunity provided by the state is highly cherished among the Borah faculty and staff. “If students do well and are pleased with their score, then this time has been valuable,” said Lecertua. “Even if students are unhappy with their scores and desire to take the SAT again, then the time has still been valuable for the students. I hope that students take this opportunity seriously.” For teachers, the opportunity to take the test and have SAT scores on their transcripts is an improvement. “There are many kids who graduate high school with no test scores on their transcript,” said Atkins. “This
“It’s a valuable opportunity for the junior class, and hopefully we will have this same opportunity for every future junior class.” -Gail Barker
gives students the opportunity to test their current status, get an idea for scholarships to certain universities and what the university demands, along with ultimately improving their scores.” For every student that completes the SAT test, three students take the ACT according to Lecertua. Although the SAT fee has been paid by the state, a regular fee is still charged for the ACT. Unlike the SAT, The ACT is not a graduation requirement for the class of 2013. Students may visit the SAT website at www.sat.collegeboard.org to find out more about the test. Under the practice tab, students may find sample questions, a practice test, an official online course, and an official study guide. Free sample SAT subject questions and official SAT subject study guides are also available. “I hope this gets everyone thinking about this, not just students,” commented Atkins.
1. At the beginning of senior year, decide the type of school that is right for you. 2. Next, check priority deadlines and the entrance requirements for all of the colleges you are considering. 3. Take the SAT or ACT! 4. Sign up for college catalogs and download applications on college websites. 5. Ask for letters of recommendations from teachers and mentors. Have a resume ready to hand out to teachers, counselors, and other leaders of the community. 6. Research private scholarship sources (Fastweb.com, Navaince, Zinch and idahocis.org), and write letters to admissions offices requesting application information. 7. Next, discuss your application essay with your English teacher and career counselor. 8. In November, talk to your parents about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. Make sure your parents have their tax forms from last fiscal year. Forms are due as soon as possible after Jan. 1. 9. If you haven’t done so already, apply to selected colleges (usually three to five). Keep copies of applications and other paperwork. 10. In January, fill out a FAFSA form at fafsa.ed.gov; also, fill out and submit the financial aid forms required by the schools to which you’ve applied. 11. In March, submit tax forms if required by the financial aid office. 12. At the end of your senior year, make your final decision on which school you want to attend and send in your acceptance letter. Remember to fill out your housing application, too. 13. In June, have your high school send your final transcript to your college. 14. Sometime during the summer, attend college orientation and sign up for classes. 15. During the summer, work to add money to your college funds. 16. And finally, enjoy your last summer before college.
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Cheerleaders chant their way to award By Jamie Jones
In a world where chanting, jumping and stunting are more common than breathing or blinking, one award separates the great from the best: the AllAmerican Spirit Cheerleading Award. Over the summer, the varsity and junior varsity cheerleading teams traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah for a weeklong cheer camp. Seniors were given the opportunity to try out for the All-American Award. However, if some seniors didn’t care to tryout, juniors were given the chance. Senior Shelby Brown, along with juniors Mikayla Reid and Evan Hartwell, won the award at cheer camp over the summer. “Stunting, jumps, dancing, facials and a lot of technique were all the things they looked for,” Reid said. “They look at how well you can attract a crowd.”
This is Reid’s first full year on the Borah cheerleading squad and she has been dancing since she was little. She commented, “I’m a little new to this world. Only six spots were open to snag the All-American awards and the winners received a medal, a pin and a chance to cheer in any parade on the globe. “They chose me because I could handle what they were asking for,” Hartwell commented. “I had spirit, a good attitude and the talent.” Hartwell is the only one of the three cheering in a London parade. He leaves in December. Brown, who is one of the cheer squad’s captains this year, relates her success to more than seven years of dance and cheer experience. “I’m happy I got the award,” Brown mentioned. “Overall, I think they judged me on my spirit, attitude and experience. They thought I was better than the other girls trying out.”
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Senior Shelby Brown (left) and juniors Evan Hartwell and Mikayla Reid (right) tried-out and were chosen to receive the All-American Spirit Cheerleading Award during their cheerleading camp in Salt Lake City.
Media center Graduation gowns resolved has wireless By Jamie Jones
By Emilee Rivers
When it comes to Borah the word ‘modern’ is clearly not one to describe the school: until perhaps this year. The library now has wireless. During the school year of 2009-10 wireless became a part of Borah, due to Samantha Mora, Spanish and Comp 101 and 102 teacher. During the fall of 2010, Mora received a grant check for $10,000 to be used specifically for netbook laptops. Soon after receiving this grant, the district made it possible for schools to buy the wireless program. This gave Borah’s head librarian, Jennifer Boyd, the idea of taking the library’s lab and turning it into a wireless port. “The library needs upgraded,” Boyd firmly stated. “If the Luna plan continues, then fully wireless will be needed.” Students, however, are curious as to how the wireless will be regulated. “Students still have to be doing class work, and the computers are still managed just like every other one on campus.” said Boyd. “We had to collaborate with other schools that were getting wireless at the time, to write a policy that students have to follow.” Wireless in the library is still somewhat unknown. According to the assistant librarian, Debbie Burton, it is very helpful and something students should use often for their benefits.
As the senior class of 2012 filled the rows and chairs of the Little Theater, talk of graduation announcements, class rings and a future beyond high school, captured the ears and eyes of most. Although the presentation was aimed toward ordering gown sizes and graduation invitations, a few noticed something that made them upset: the gold and green gowns. “I went to the presentation and assumed Borah always wore just green,” senior Taylor Green recalled. Green was unaware that, when it is decided to have both green and gold, the girls usually wear gold while the boys dress in green. “When I saw the green then the yellow, I became upset. I think we should alternate it. Guys were yellow and girls were green, if we are going to have two colors.” Green explained that she was upset over the two colors for many reasons. “Yellow is simply unattractive,” Green expressed. “I think we should graduate in one color as one united class, not separated.” She also disliked the idea because it was presented to her as a way to separate boys from girls, as a way to distinguish genders. “We should all be equal,” Green said. In an uproar over the graduation gowns, Green started a petition. She collected more than 130 signatures, but didn’t turn them in to Student Council.
“Even if they would’ve turned the petition in, it wouldn’t have done anything,” senior Vice President Brooke Wimer explained. “It’s the senior class president’s decision either way.” In the midst of such tension among the senior girls, senior class President Rachel De Voe said she felt stressed. The decision had been on her mind since she was elected into position last spring and she knew it wasn’t going to be an easy fight. “The petition wasn’t necessarily the case for our decision,” De Voe said. “However, after much consideration, we decided on going with all green. It looked the best with the cords for National HonorSociety and the gold was slightly transparent.” De Voe listened to both pro-green and pro-gold sides of the debate, but hoped to have pleased the majority of the student body. “(Rachel De Voe) consulted with myself and other senior class officers when she was faced with the decision,” Wimer said. “The petition didn’t turn out too well, but I feel if people are so passionate about what color is worn, they should’ve run for class president.” Senior Hayden Powell commented, “I wouldn’t have minded wearing gold. It doesn’t matter--it’s, at max, four hours of your life.” Green is pleased with the decision and felt De Voe represented her senior class well. “It wasn’t about starting a fight,” said Green. “It was simply a Democratic process.”
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The Borah Senator
November 2, 2011
College readiness or class idleness? Staff Editorial
Muffled complaints and curious comments arose from students as fluorescent yellow folders and thick, green surveys were deposited onto their desks. Some seniors cringed as they filled out their SAT and ACT scores and mapped out their future plans, wishing they could escape the monotony of college and test preparation. On Oct. 19, Borah instigated a new program entitled Lion Tracks, wherein students plan for their futures and prepare for college applications and standardized testing during some collaboration Wednesdays at the conclusion of fourth period. “It’s to get people who aren’t thinking to start,” explained teacher Sheila Miller, a member of an administration leadership team that created Lion Tracks. “Someone has to make sure that all students get the same information regarding future planning.” Junior Jacob Hatcher sensed that teachers in charge of the program were not as enthusiastic about Lion Tracks as they should have been. During an introductory video, Hatcher explained, “[administrators] sounded very dull - like they didn’t
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want to do it themselves.” He said the speakers simply read their lines from a piece of paper with little emotion. “You gotta sell the sizzle, not just the steak,” commented senior Dyllan Espindula, who also found the program’s introduction dull and lifeless. For many juniors and seniors, the program seems pointless. These students have already been presented with the same information in various classes. Hearing the information in this more formal setting is just repetitive and aggravating. “If you don’t know [what you are doing],” Espindula explained, “you should know who you are and get help. I don’t need to take 20 minutes of my life on something I already know.” Hatcher is convinced that the Lion Tracks program has little to no possibility of aiding students in their futures who have already discussed the
information in other classes. “It could, emphasis on could,” he commented, shrugging. “Maybe if it were in some stretchy form of existence and shoved out a window, it could hit a kid, or just land on the sidewalk.” Laughing, he concluded, “Which is more likely?” Both Hatcher and Espindula would prefer full-length classes instead of the Lion Tracks program. “It’s Wednesday, the middle of the week when things are beginning to flow,” said Espindula. He would prefer things to continue flowing instead of being cut short for information that he has already received. “I didn’t finish all of my work in other classes,” explained Hatcher. “I could have finished brainstorming with my group.” Espindula is convinced that the program could be extremely helpful for sophomores, but a waste of
time for seniors. “When you are done, you will have three years of work stored in that yellow folder to consider, but for seniors, we will just have 12 pieces of paper covered with scribbles.” “It could potentially help, but it depends on how it is presented,” by Andrew Adams said Ward. “I imagine it can get deeper.” Miller said she believes that the program will be repetitive for juniors and seniors, but it could also be a wake up call for those without any sort of future plan. “There are people who don’t know what they are going to do. They can’t get a job, it’s too late for college, and it’s too late to get help.” “Would a program like this have helped them?” she asked. For juniors and seniors, the program is quite monotonous, as they will discuss topics on which they have already spent time. But for sophomores or any student that has yet to get into deeper planning, Lion Tracks is the path by which they could plan things out. “To be successful after high school, you have to have a plan,” explained Miller. Ultimately, it comes down to whether Lion Tracks is the solution.
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Partaking in college fair is worth students time By Kristin Bracewell
is to show up at the annual College Fair, which is going on today, and is a convenient opportunity to Applications. Scholarships. ACTS. The whirl- find out information about colleges just by talking to wind of college preparation looms in many stu- a school’s representative. dents’ futures. These representatives have been sent to answer For seniors, they should be applying. Juniors any questions--from what the school looks like, to have the task of taking their first round of ACTs what kind of scholarships are available. and SATs. And lastly, sophomores should be thinkCollege Fair gives students the opportunity to ing and preparing for the future. meet and become acquainted with an array of colBut the stress of it all approaching so fast can leges that students might not be capable of meeting be overwhelming. Many may not know what they any other time. should be doing to prepare or what activities they This helps students narrow their search and find should be participating in. a more relative college to their likings. There are To begin the search, students should know what also seminars about how to apply, what should go colleges they want to apply to. The most basic and into an application essay, how to pick a college, and easiest way to find out information about colleges how to pick a career field. These seminars are extremely helpful because the college process is a complicated path, so having specific guidelines to follow will help. Now, many may see College Fair as a waste. To those, I say what a lie. It may be a time to get out of school early, but it is worth the time. Some think it is just a way for colleges to get your information. But through the information you voluntarily give them, they send information about their schools. They also offer benefits, such as free applications for certain GPAs. These make it easier to apply for colleges, and give you more opportunity. How could it be a waste of time, when College Fair is there to benefit you, the student? My advice to students is to attend the fair. It will help one way or another. Why would missing a couple of hours of school matter more than attending something that will benefit your future. There seems to be no harm in spending a couple of hours at a convention that will has the potential to help more than hurt. So show up, participate, and get information about colleges! Prepare for your future by taking advantage of this program designed specifically Graphic by Andrea Batten for you.
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Senator shout-outs:
How do you feel about the college fair?
“Even though we can’t go, I think it’s a good idea. But I wish there were more people that had more information about it. The teachers and students aren’t really excited about it and, when I went last year with my parents, it was really boring and I felt the representatives weren’t that into it.”
-Hannah Hopson, sophomore “It’s a good experience, even though most of the kids ditch out on school for two hours. It’s great to look at the schools you’re interested in and talk to their people. You can get a lot of information.
-Kiana Woodruff, junior “I think it’s a good use of time. It’s good for people to look at college and become motivated.”
-Jonathan Hill, senior
“I’m not a big fan, only because I don’t think college is for everyone. 13% of the kids that go to college, actually complete it. It’s only the truth. Where do the other 87% go?”
-Brad Baumberger, teacher
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Life
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Submarine crew visits physics class
into useable energy. In essence, the crew uses uranium to boil water. That water then creates “steam, heat, and pressure” which spins the turbines. “Our nuclear power plant is very safe,” Sittlow said earnestly. He re-
ported that radiation is contained within the submarine and shielded from the crew to extreme measures. They use a combination of lead, water, and oil to protect themselves. Sittlow revealed, “You, today, walking
out in the sun…receive more radiation than we do in a six-month period.” He went on to say that “safety is our highest priority.” Mercier said, “Living conditions on the ship aren’t as bad as people think.” According to Mercier, crew members generally have an 18-hour work day and that it is surprisingly easy to communicate with the outside world. Crew member Charles Williams explained that they can download emails and stay connected to family and friends fairly easy. Members of the USS Boise travel around the world performing various missions for the Navy. They perform counter drug operations and launch mines under water completely undetected to the world above. Captain Sittlow said that he went into this branch of the Navy because it is “the cutting edge of technology and professionalism in the Navy.”
the kitchen before the remodel was inconvenient and a safety hazard. She credited those difficulties to narrow, crowded hallways and high temperatures. Since the AC installment and other kitchen improvements, Jensen explained, “The staff moves a little easier because it’s cooler” and that the “ladies have a better attitude.” According to Jensen, better morale reflects better service. “I think a lot of dancing and singing goes into their food,” sophomore Haleigh Gregory said with a smile, “That’s probably why it tastes so good.” Sophomore Keegan Hatch said, “I’m a fan of the kitchen staff because as far as I know, they don’t run out of food.” These new appliances are expected to continue this fast-paced food production, to the joy of students like Hatch. Jensen expressed that customer service is one of the most important
things to her and attempts to learn a new student’s name each day. “I love working with young adults about to blossom,” she commented. Jensen said that when she first started out as a cafeteria worker 18 years ago, it was the perfect job for her. She took the job so that she could be home with her children in the afternoon. “And that’s important when you have teenagers,” Jensen expressed with a knowing smile. Jensen was assertive in her quest for a kitchen remodel and is a major reason why that former dream is now a reality. She collected data each day with “pen and paper.” She also reasoned with school officials about why Borah needed a kitchen remodel and gave realistic demands that were eventually met. According to Jensen there is still room for improvement. “I need more people in the kitchen.” She describes the work atmosphere as rushed. There are currently 10 kitchen staff mem-
bers and eight student helpers. Jensen went on to reveal, “I’d also like to modernize my serving area and get us out of the 50’s. But that’s probably not going to happen.” Although Jensen is not completely satisfied with the Borah cafeteria kitchen, she is proud of what they serve. Jensen explained that cafeteria workers do a lot of scratch cooking and rarely serve any processed food. They use whole grains in the bread they make, as mandated by the Boise School District, and try to make the most nutritious food possible. Hatch admitted that he does not especially enjoy cafeteria food. “The Boise School District puts so many restrictions on the ingredients they can use, it sometimes doesn’t taste good.” His mother, a cafeteria worker, says that kitchens are decreasing the amount of salt used in school foods. “I suppose it’s to make the food healthier,” the sophomore concluded with a shrug.
By August Mckernan
Hundreds of miles beneath the sea, there lurks a creature unlike any other. Made of steel and powered by nuclear energy, it waits for the opportune moment to strike. This particular beast houses not just one heart, but hundreds. The crew of the USS Boise, (a submarine named for Boise, Idaho), has traveled across oceans and seas on Navy missions. A few members have also recently crossed into Borah campus to deliver a presentation on the submarine and its nuclear power plant. Capt. Brian Sittlow reported that the USS Boise cost approximately $2.6 billion. He continued laughingly, “The submarine is 19 years old and we still have half a tank of gas.” That fact is mainly because the submarine is run on nuclear energy. Keith Mercier, expert on nuclear energy, described how it is transformed
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Capt. Brian Sittlow and other USS Boise crew members talked to physics teacher Vic Hofstetter’s class Oct. 21.
Kitchen receives overdue renovation
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Above is one of the new appliances purchased for the kitchen update. By August Mckernan
On the front line of battle, Borah cafeteria workers brave hordes of ravenous teenagers each day. Their recently installed, modernized weapons of war: A new refrigerator, freezer, and improved morale. “I’m absolutely thrilled,” said Kitchen Manager Jean Jensen in reference to the new kitchen remodel. According to Jensen, maneuvering in
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Walk shows clothing doesn’t mean ‘yes’ By Jamie Jones
Flamboyantly dressed in minimal clothing, locals picketed the streets of downtown Boise, Saturday, Oct. 15th, chanting and revealing signs displaying “I love sluts” and “my dress is not a yes” all in honor of the Toronto SlutWalk. The Slut Walk protest marches began in April of 2011 in Toronto, Canada, but have quickly spread across the globe. The ones that come out to march are opposing the excuse of rape based on a woman’s appearance. It all began when a Toronto police WNÅKMZ []OOM[\ML \PI\ ¹_WUMV [PW]TL avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized.” Most marchers have used this as an example of how _WUMV LMÅVM \PMQZ [M`]ITQ\a JI[ML WV male terms. “The word slut is just degrading,” senior Taylor Green said. “It is used as a way to push girls down, to make them ashamed of their sexuality.”
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Protesters in downtown Boise hoisted signs of all shapes, sizes, and colors. Second sign to the right has been edited due to language.
Green proudly joined the marches with a sign that said “Was she asking for it?” on one side, and “Was she asking for it nice?” on the other side. She explains that we live in a society that
teaches to not get raped, instead of simply teaching not to rape. Senior Claire Richardson attended because she hoped to raise awareness about the double standards of sex
among men and women and to remind people of what a slut really is. “These days, the word slut is carried too far. Girls use it against girls, boys use it against girls and we even use it against boys,” Richardson explained. “A slut, to me, is like a whore. Not a girl that has a boyfriend and dresses promiscuously.” Hearing about it through blogs and her sister, junior Dani Duncan marched with her robot baby from Teen Living in hand. She expressed that women can wear whatever they want and that rape isn’t any one’s fault but the rapist’s. “I don’t want it to be so negative,” she said. “Women have just as much of a right to be sexually open as men.” Duncan’s sister marched with her own sign, showing: “My anaconda don’t want none -- unless it’s okay.” Green added, “Haven’t we learned anything from the movie “Mean Girls”? Look what calling each other a slut does to us?”
Yale’s choir captivates large audience By Riley Tidmarsh
The Yale Whiffenpoofs are the oldest, and quite possibly most famous collegiate a cappella group in America. They have performed for numerous presidents including Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, George H. W. Bush, and Bill Clinton. Also, they have made appearances on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” and “The Today Show”. And, despite all of this great success, they came to Boise to perform a JMVMÅ\ KWVKMZ\ QV \PM *WZIP )]LQ\Wrium Oct. 17. The crowd seemed excited to see such a prestigious singing group. Many people who watched the show arrived an hour early, and the ones who arrived at the already nearfull concert later were forced to wait in a line for tickets that stretched out
There was also their dance moves, most of which were shown during the song “Midnight Train to Georgia,” in which two of the Whiffenpoofs did an interpretive dance. One of the most popular XIZ\[ WN \PM [PW_ _I[ \PM Ånal song, when Tactus, one of Borah’s many choirs, and the Whiffenpoofs performed Operator together. “I really liked the soloist on ‘Operator,’” said sophomore Tricia Graybill. “He had such an attractive voice.” “They had such stage presence, and Tactus gave the Whiffenpoofs a run for their money,” she added. CDVE, another of Borah’s choirs, was also exciting, kicking off the show with a performance of their own. Language teacher Sheila Miller put it, “I couldn’t get my daughters to stop singing.”
“They had such stage presence, and Tactus gave the Whiffenpoofs a run for their money.” -- Sophomore Tricia Graybill of the Auditorium and into the parking lot. The large crowd was certainly not disappointed, seeing as the WhiffenXWWN[ X]\ WV I VMIZTa ÆI_TM[[ [PW_ The Whiffenpoofs showed their wonderful voices, singing Whiffenpoofs originals and other well-known popular songs, including “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In” and a rendition of “Rainbow Connection” by Kermit the Frog. The Whiffenpoofs, however, not only exhibited their ridiculous sing-
ing voices during the concert, but also showed off a great knack to interact with the crowd with their joyful personalities and comical stories. After all, the crowd was having trouble containing themselves while the Whiffenpoofs introduced themselves, each member telling a random anecdote about something prominent in their lives. These fun introductions varied greatly, from speaking in Spanish and having another member translate to making fun jokes about their majors.
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Bridge students find refuge at Borah By Justin Kirkham
Whether they have been whisked from a war-torn homeland or encouraged by family to achieve a better education, Borah’s newest students come from a variety of countries. Beginning this year, the Bridge program, formerly referred to as the Boise Language Academy (BLA), will be stationed in hallway classrooms and portables. The physical appearance of the high school came as a shock to some Bridge students. Back in Nepal, junior Chandra Adhikari spent his school days in a bamboo-thatched tent. “If you pass class 12, you can teach the class,” he explained, “but it’s really hard to pass it.” This junior said he actually prefers American schooling because he is able to learn new vocabulary smoothly and watch educational movies. “It’s big,” declared sophomore Huma Saleem, describing Borah, wide eyed and nodding. Coming from Pakistan, Saleem said there were multiple enormous differences between her traditional Pakistani school and Borah. In the past decade, classrooms at Borah have made the switch from blackboards to whiteboards to even Smartboards. The same has yet to happen in Pakistan. To most Bridge students, teachers are the same in all countries, but sometimes, American teachers can become incredibly helpful friends and confidantes. “They help you build confidence,” said Adhikari. American students, on the other hand, can be extremely different. “They are crazy,” exclaimed senior Fatima Pedroza, shaking her head. “They are always running in the halls, but they are very kind.” One of the most striking changes that Saleem encountered between Pakistan and the United States is the seemingly unlimited use of electricity. In Pakistan, she explained, “we had electricity, but it would only last for five
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(Left) Seniors Fatima Pedroza and Muhammed Aleem are engrossed in their discussion of political cartoons and their underlying meanings. (Right) Bridge students listen intently in their social studies class taught by Mrs. Leslie Evans-Boxer. Their class is comprised entirely of Bridge students from various nations.
minutes.” Now that Saleem has moved to Idaho, she enjoys the simple comforts of her refrigerator, the oven, and the television. In contrast to a Pakistani view of Boise, senior Rana Dawood brought an Iraqi outlook to Idaho. “In Boise, they are one family,” she explained. In Iraq, she had no access to computers, laptops, or television. Everything she did originated from a book. “It’s easier here,” she concluded. Adhikari left Nepal with four goals in mind. “I wanted to make my education better, help my health, make my
future bright, and get citizenship,” he explained. Adhikari has no intention of returning to his home country where there is no medicine available and the air is full of smoke and dirt. He claims he doesn’t miss a single thing about Nepal. This junior said he will stop at nothing to gain citizenship, as it is his ultimate goal beyond high school. Pedroza, on the other hand, intends to return to Mexico in the next couple of years. Her parents insisted that she come to America to get a better education, but Pedroza longs for her friends and family, namely her cheerleading
team. “I miss the festivals,” she said, bright eyed in reminiscence. “We would eat a lot, and I miss the dancing.” But some Bridge students arrived in the United States for more drastic reasons. When Saleem found out she was to leave Pakistan, only half of her family accompanied her. Still in the country of religious conflict are her brother, sister, and grandmother. “They just told you you had to come,” she explained. There was no dispute. Saleem had to leave some of her closest family members behind to avoid the Muslim and Hindu conflicts. “There’s not a lot of fighting in Boise,” said Saleem, but she still hopes to return to her country when the religious turmoil dissipates. Until then, she anxiously awaits the day when she can see her entire family together again. “I am here to save my life,” Dawood declared. When she was in Iraq, she would ride the bus back from school -while avoiding gunshots. “They not want us to be smart,” she stressed. “They want a bad country, want to kill everyone who is smart.” Once the violence subsides, Dawood explained “I will run away to my country. No one can be like your country.” She misses her best friend from Iraq, with whom she would study, shop, and enjoy art class. They would do everything together and attended all of their classes together. “I miss the art class,” sighed Dawood, who, to this day, has no knowledge of where her friend is or how she is faring. All she can do is remember her. Dawood is stalwart about the proper consideration and treatment of all students, and knows that Bridge students have all the same qualities as other students. “I understand like them,” she explained. “I have a mind; they have a mind. I have an eye; they have an eye. They think I can’t do what they do, but I can.”
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Exchange students see America as Lions By Grace Gibney
Graphic by Rochelle Rathamone Photos by Kristin Bracewell
Between playing the forward position on Borah’s varsity soccer team and running on the cross country team, 17-year-old Henrique Papini relishes his stay in America, especially having no parents to tell him what to do. He likes being a boisterous rowdy at football games and eating cookie dough ice cream. Due to the lack of snow in his hometown of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, he wants to go snowboarding, have a snowball fight, and make a snow man while he is in America.
Since he started skiing when he was three years old, 16-year-old junior Felix Linhardt aspires to join Borah’s Ski and Snowboard team. Originally from Eunich, Germany, He enjoys coffee runs to Starbuck’s and Dutch Bros. Coffee with friends. He hopes to attend Prom and shoot a gun while in America.
Hailing from Moscow, Russia, 16-year-old junior Yeva Valter is a very active Lion. She has run on Borah’s cross-country team, attended football games, and participated in Spirit Week dress-up days. Although she wants to be a lawyer when she grows up, for now she also enjoys making friends and visiting exciting places.
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Along with running on Borah’s cross country team, 15-year-old Aline Meyer loves being in America. Unlike her hometown of Trier, Germany, her favorite American delicacies include Icees from Burger King and huckleberry brownies. If given the option to attend a Justin Bieber concert for free, she said she would attend “just for the American experience.”
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15-year-old Victor Figuereido enjoys playing the midfield position on Borah’s junior varsity soccer team and the experience of playing his favorite sport in a different country. His favorite drink from his hometown of Victoria de Conquista, Brazil is Guarana Antarina. He enjoys the simple, everyday tasks in America such as using a cross walk. He said he hopes to make good friends here, so that years later, “I can come back to America, see my friends, and have more good times together.”
Brazil
Aside from scoping out Art In The Park and dancing at H o m e c o m i n g, 15-year-old Isabel Lopez Perez also aspires to visit California. Visiting from Huelva, Andalucia, Spain, some of her favorite movies include “Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightening Thief ”, “X-men”, or any superhero movie.
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After competing on the crosscountry team and experiencing Silverwood Theme Park, 17 year-old Camilla Girardi from Turin, Italy said she is always ready for more fun. Along with developing a love for Reese’s Pieces candy, she said she hopes to go snowboarding and attend a baseball game during her stay.
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Choir, drama prepare for annual musical production
by Samantha Whittaker
teacher and Prinzing and the choreographer have spent a lot of time working on this and have been doing a good job at organizing and helping us interpret the play.” Heather Prinzing is the choir teacher. Junior Esther Roedel, who plays Lady Merrill, a lady in waiting, said she feels optimistic about the performance, adding “We will definitely be prepared when it comes to showtime.” The show will be held Nov. 17-19 in the Borah auditorium.
Stadium Oct. 15, for which Borah received fourth place among five competing schools. In two previous band performances this fall, Borah placed first (Caldwell Oct. 1) and second (Treasure Valley Festival of Bands Oct. 8). “They needed to follow the drum majors (senior Joe Wineke and I) better,” commented senior drum major Ariel Pullicar. “As a result, tempos tended to drag out and we got sloppy on releasing notes.” Preparing for competitions included two hour rehearsals, every day after school. Or as the saying goes: “‘If it’s not ready the week before,
it won’t be ready for the competition.’ But it was,” said Wineke. “We just had to win the battle against ourselves.” Borah is in the 5A category, which is based on the population of the band’s school. “We can’t compete visually and in sound against bigger groups,” stated marching band director, Kevin Sullivan. “However, our strength of leadership and attitude to be successful was more prevalent than last year.” In November, the marching band will participate in the Veterans Parade as well as take part in two stand still performances.
Photos by Korey Combs Senior Paige Moren practices her lines, and senior Lucas Morse and junior Stuart Gagnon run through a scene for the upcoming production of “Once Upon a Matress”.
tember and October and then in November it’s an easy 15 to 20 hours a week.” This year brings change to the drama department, with new teacher Heather Pirus as the director. Previously, she taught drama at Lewis Clark State College and Meridian Middle Schools. She said teaching high school is different from teaching middle school in the way that “the students are more passionate.” Morse said, “The new theater
Literary magazine receives grant Valley Visions, the Boise School District’s art and literary magazine, received a grant in September from the Boise City Department of Arts and History for $1,469. Valley Visions accepts submissions from each of the five high schools in the district. Every artist or writer receives a complimentary copy of the magazine. Any additional copy is sold for $13. Not only are additional sales of Valley Visions not enough to cover the $4,000 cost of producing an issue, but also the budget that funded the magazine has been recently cut as well, according to Language Arts Supervisor, Stephanie Youngerman. Without the grant, the magazine would not have been published this year. Valley Visions applied for the grant through the Art and History grant program. The board of directors for the Boise City Art and History Department awarded Valley Visions funding. “I’m just excited,” said AP language and creative writing teacher Chuck McHenry. “(Valley Visions) is a great idea, and every year it gets bigger and better.”
By Savannah Harrelson
On a typical Wednesday October evening in the Borah auditorium, senior Lucas Morse can be heard singing on stage. One can see junior Mia Guadagno sitting on the ground practicing her lines. Others can be found warming up and practicing songs together. This is no typical evening for the select choir and drama students; it is a rehearsal for one of the biggest events of their year, the musical. This year’s production is “Once Upon a Mattress,” a comedy that also includes action, romance, and even a tinge of mystery. The play takes place during the medieval period, however, the humor contains a modern edge with present-day slang and wit. It is a take-off of “The Princess and The Pea.” Morse, who plays Harry the Knight, said, “I’m glad we are doing something that has a different flow of dialogue and style of music.” Auditions were held in early September, and rehearsals started the following week. Morse said, “We put in about 10 to 15 hours a week in Sep-
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Borah band members battle in competitions by Madisen Gerber
“You know you did well when you leave the field with a good feeling, no questions asked,” said senior Megan Gerke. “I think we did great especially since half of our band is 50 percent sophomores and some have little to no experience, so it was remarkable!” Gerke is referring Photo by Madisen Gerber to the District 3 comSenior Jamie Wees plays a solo at the district band competition, Oct. 15. petition at Boise State
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Choirs spellbind Some champions scramble to elementary youth keep up with Dominion’s pace By Carlee Parsley
The Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts, Mozart, the Ghostbusters, and many others, led by the Corpse Bride, descended upon Borah’s feeder schools for a day of musical inspiration and fun Oct. 27. CDVE, Tactus, and the Squids participated in this event, a tour which included five elementary schools and one junior high. Forty-five choir students spent the day touring and getting kids excited to participate in music throughout their school careers. Dane Hintze, senior, commented, “We’re getting out and showing [everyone] how fun choir can be.” The choir sang classic Halloween songs such as “Witches Brew” and “Frankenstein,” along with CDVE’s jazz songs. “It’s a lot of fun when the kids start singing along,” choir teacher Heather Prinzing commented. “Amity especially still knows all of the movements to ‘Witches Brew.’” Ted Totorica, principal of Koelsch Elementary and former Borah choir teacher, began the elementary choir tour in 1991 as an effort to encourage and inspire kids to stay involved in music, but Prinzing claimed that now it’s about more. “With the state of things and all the cuts the school board and the state government want to make, it’s nice to showcase those co-curricular classes like music.”
By Justin Kirkham
Adjusting the straps of her pink backpack, Annie gapes at The Crystal Scar, far larger than Summoner’s Rift. She pushes through the long blades of brush that conceal her bright clothing and dashes toward the windmill, hands ablaze. Tibbers, her animated teddy bear, constantly crackling in flames, lumbers after his giggling master. In a recent patch, Riot Games added a new game mode, Dominion, and map, The Crystal Scar, to the award-winning, free-to-play online game, “League of Legends.” This PC game places players in the role of a summoner, who calls upon one of over 50 champions to aid their team in a fight to destroy the opposition’s nexus, in other words, their base. “League of Legends,” commonly referred to as LoL, sported two maps before the Dominion update: Summoner’s Rift and The Twisted Treeline. Summoners call upon champions to fling knives and fireballs at enemy minions and champions on these maps, all in an attempt to push through lanes, turrets, and eventually the enemy nexus. In Dominion, players call upon champions to capture and hold any of five resource points. Holding more locations causes the enemy nexus’ health to drain. Dominion games are fast-paced and engaging, spanning over 10 to 20 minutes instead of the usual 45 to 60 minutes spent on Summoner’s
Youth philharmonic selects 5 musicians By Ari Anchustegui
With more members than before ever accepted from Borah, five musicians qualified for the Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and have become part of its full symphony orchestra. Seniors Ricky Peebly and Kellina Breakfield, and juniors Savannah Harrelson, Christie Echols and Sebastian Fraser, were chosen for this prestigious youth orchestra; they will experience music education on a professional level. “During the audition, it’s required to play a solo, as well as scales in front of a panel of judges,” said senior, seven-year cellist, Kellina Breakfield. “They e-mailed me before our first rehearsal, and they also sent me a letter letting me know that I had made it.” Echols has been playing the string bass for six years, and even she, a seasoned musician, thought
it was tough getting in. “You’re only given four minutes to show the judges how great you are,” said Echols. “There were a lot of talented musicians trying out, and they pick the top of the top,” said senior violinist, Ricky Peebly. The orchestra combines brass instruments and woodwinds, and performs three symphony concerts per school year. Rehearsals are held once a week, on Thursday nights. “Our rehearsals are great, well, because they sound great,” explains five-year cellist, Sebastian Fraser. “BPYO is the all around best players in Boise; it doesn’t quite compare to Borah’s orchestra.” “It’s interesting to be surrounded by so many kids that can show you what you may not have learned,” said Peebly. “Every rehearsal is a learning experience.”
Screenshot by Justin Kirkham
Champions Akali and Gangplank hurriedly capture an enemy controlled turret before their foes respawn.
Rift, a welcome feature that lets players enjoy more hectic gameplay. Its quest features allow players to think on the spot to further destroy their opponents. Many Support Champions, those that focus on aiding and empowering their allies, become fairly useless in Dominion. The map requires champions with high damage output and speed. Some champions are slow and cannot get from capture point to capture point, and some just don’t put out enough damage to be useful in the high paced DPS race.
Writer’s Corner: Shayla French
Read about senior Shayla French and the emotion she infuses her writing with at borahsenator.com. See the Creative Fiction page for excerpts from her book that follow the plight of a girl Photo by Jamie Jones with dragon wings.
“...thinking she can go no farther the water washes up over her hands causing the whistle to dim and then grow as the tide recedes.”
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November 2, 2011
What is your opinion on Lion Tracks? Although I understand the thought behind Lion Tracks, I do not believe it should be forced upon the students. Plus, 20 minutes isn’t enough time to accomplish anything useful.” - Junior Ian Shelman “I hate Lion Tracks. I think it’s a waste of my time. I would understand if the juniors and sophomores were to have it, but seniors should know all that stuff already.” - Senior Becca Leija “I think that it could help, but kids have to want to do it, and most kids don’t because they just love lunch.” - Sophomore Aaron Yoder “In my opinion, Lion Tracks is a waste of time. Students know what kind of grades they get and the effects of them. Bad grades = no education after high school which means a not so bright future. Seniors should be exempt from Lion Tracks. - Senior Sky Begin
“I see the good that this program can do if students take it seriousy, but kids are far too upset( and immaturely so) about the loss of a long lunch. Students don’t want to be in a classroom for that long and spitefully refuse to really engage themselves in it. A college prep activity like this should take place at a time when students don’t feel like they are losing something.” - Junior
Joplin Morgan
“I think right now it is not fun and for me personally I feel like the stuff we have been talking about is obvious things that we all know about. After hearing my teachers talk more about how they wish they had this , it makes me think that when I’m 30 I will appreciate what Lions Track is doing for me.” - Sophomore Claudia Ordonez
“I think it might be helpful to sophopmores, but as a senior, I find it pointless.” - Senior Cat Casto
“Seems pretty redundant, trust me, we students get badgered for college prep enough as it is. This just seems like an excuse to put collaboration lunch back to the regular schedule, and keep kids here.” - Senior Stephen Winter
I think Lion Tracks is a very good way of helping students who do not have the proper encouragment at home, have a way to prepare for the future. It is very helpful and educational. You get to put your own future into perspective.” - Senior Misty Van Hout To see more answers, visit borahsenator.com
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Students shared their opinions on the new “Lion Tracks” either favoring it, or wishing for some change. From left to right: sophomore Aaron Yoder, senior Sky Begin, junior Joplin Morgan, sophomore Claudia Ordonez, senior Misty Van Hout.
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Select seniors catch the scholar fever Of the many Borah juniors who took the PSAT, five were honored with Letters of Commendation. 50,000 students across the United States are recognized with this achievement for scoring high numbers on the PSAT in their states.
Rebecca Berg felt “surprised” when she received her commendation. Berg plays violin in the school orchestra. She hopes this achievement will look impressive on her resume as she pursues a career in geology. Her plans include attending BSU. Alethea Ward is proud of her commendation. She remains busy throughout the school year, taking a zero hour, a seventh hour, and four AP classes. Her two top picks for college include the University of Idaho and Willamette University, and she hopes to receive a full-ride scholarship. Ward is in the A Capella and CDVE choirs and also participates in cross country. After college, she hopes to pursue a career in the math field, such as in engineering, finance, or teaching.
By Savannah Harrelson
Five AP classes this semester, including AP Spanish, six-time SAT taker, and now, National Merit Semifinalist. All three of these descriptions fit senior Travis Peter, a contender for the National Merit Scholar Finalist Award. Chosen as one of the top 16,000 students in America in September, semi-finalists have the opportunity to advance to
Joe Wineke participates in both the marching and jazz bands. His future goals include attending the Air Force Academy and possibly becoming a lawyer. Wineke also plays on Borah’s lacrosse team in the spring. He said “It was cool because I didn’t really study for the test.” Photos by Kristin Bracewell Chance Murray is a choir From left to right: Rebecca student who participates in Berg, Alethea Ward, Joe both the A Capella, Tactus, Wineke,Travis Peter, Chance and Jazz choirs. He was sur- Murray, Ryan Anderson prised about receiving the award. Murray’s plans are undecided, he said, although he is thinking about possibly going into music education. He does not plan to attend college next year, and instead hopes to spend a year working and then go on a mission the following year. Ryan Anderson said he is very proud of being honored as one of the top 50,000 students in America. He said that he, like many of the other honored students, did little studying before the test, simply looking over a few questions the night before. He said he hopes to attend Bringham Young University in the fall and study “something science related,” such as engineering. His advice to lower-classmen is to “do well in your studies.”
the finalist level if they take the SAT and perform in the top percentage of their state. As a finalist, Peter would be in the running for several scholarships offered by The National Merit Scholarship Corporation. However, Peter said, “Just having the title is enough for colleges to give you their own scholarships.” He took an online SAT preparation course, but said, “the preparation didn’t help
as much as taking the test so many times did.” Senior Vincent Dinh, Peter’s best friend since eighth grade, said, “Travis is really laid back but approachable,” and added, “He’s really smart but he’s not the type to flaunt it.” Peter is a member of the National Honor Society as well as the Spanish National Honor Society, and is taking his fifth year of Spanish. Peter also takes time to give back to his community. He volunteers through Puentes, an organization geared at teaching young kids Spanish. “He’s really good at communicating,” said Dinh. Peter’s top choices for college include the University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, University of Oklahoma, Boise State University, and University of Utah. He said he hopes to major in international business with a minor is Spanish. In February, the finalists are announced.
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The Borah Senator
November 2, 2011
Soccer team hitches a ride to state
“Our team showed resilience,” senior and team captain Eli Szuch said. “But we believed in ourselves “Overcoming adversity” seems in the end, and so did our school.” to be the soccer team’s motto for Mandal explained that, with this season. the results of the season, the boys’ “State for us, was great,” senior expectations weren’t high for state. Armin Mandal said. “Only because “I’m proud,” head coach Jason it was unexpected. We weren’t even Transtrum said. predicted to make it to the state This is Transtrum’s first year tournament. Our record was tercoaching Borah soccer. “We overrible.” came a lot of adversity.” The varsity boys soccer team Szuch, another of three captook second place Oct. 22 in the tains for the team, explained that Idaho State Tournament, behind he is bittersweet about the win. He Boise High; Mountain View and knew they could have taken first, Post Fall took third and fourth. but he is pleased with the title of Overall, Borah’s record was second. 10 wins, eight losses and two tied Photo by Kristin Bracewell “Confidence is contagious,” games. Szuch said. “We overcame a lot of our The boys soccer team comes together during their first round state game against Skyview. “And so is lack of confidence. struggles as a team,” senior and captain Andres Javier Idoeta explained. “But I wouldn’t have traded this season My teammates are the best.” The team’s unity was a major part of overcoming its season results. for the world. Our road to state was a great experience.” “I love my team more than anything,” Idoeta said. “They’re my brothers,” The winning game was scored one to zero, Boise High with the win. By Jamie Jones
Coach, son on same playing field off the turf
By Ari Anchustegui
In his senior year at Borah, Braden Corpus’ father became the varsity football team’s head coach, leaving some with questions on this philosophy. These are the answers. How do you feel about being under the mentor ship of your father? Braden Corpus, son and quarterback: I’ve had him as a coach before so it’s not really a surprise for me. How does it feel to coach your son, as one of your players? Darren Corpus, father and coach: This is the eighth year I’ve coached him, and not just in football but in a lot of other sports as well, so we’re pretty used to it by now. It’s assumed that the teacher’s child will be the best student; do you believe that Braden’s talent is due to the fact that he’s the “coach’s son”? Father: He’s gifted naturally, but since I’ve coached him long enough, he’s had a lot of repetition and a lot of work. He’s increased his natural ability. Do you feel any different this year from
home than on the field? Son: He treats me like a player. In fact, he probably yells at me more so. Father: I’ve probably yelled at him more than any other player I’ve ever had besides this year, but I do still get after him. Is football usual conversation at the dinner table? Do you practice at home? Son: No not really; we’ll discuss a play every now and then though. Father: We don’t usually eat at the dinner table anymore ha-ha, I mean, we’ll talk about a play here and there, but we don’t spend a lot of time talking about football while at home. Are there any aspirations for college ball? Son: Yes, it’s one of my main goals to play Photo by Kristin Bracewell college football. Father: I’d like to see him play football at the the last? Have your skills improved? Son: Yeah, I’ve definitely improved. I’ve gotten a lot next level, meaning college. I mean…he’s good enough to play at the next level. stronger and faster. Do you have anywhere in mind? Father: It’s been a natural progression for him. Son: Uhm, not really. Wherever I can manage to get a Have you practiced harder? Son: I’ve been paying attention to more detail and focus- scholarship I guess. Father: Ultimately it comes down to what schools are ing on doing everything correctly this year. Does your dad treat you differently at looking at him, and it’s his decision; it’s not mine.
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Fall sports review Team manages injuries, Boys Soccer
vs. Capital - Win 2-0 vs. Boise - Loss 0-4 vs. Vallivue - Loss 0-1 vs. Timberline - Win 3-1 vs. Meridian - Win 4-2 vs. Mountain View - Loss 0-4 vs. Rocky Mountain - Win 2-0 vs. Centennial - Tie 1-1 vs. Eagle - Loss 2-3 vs. Capital - Tie 2-2 vs. Boise - Loss 0-6 vs. Vallivue - Loss 1-5 vs. Timberline - Win 3-0 vs. Meridian - Win 4-1 Districts: First Round vs. Eagle - Win 3-0 Semifinals vs. Mountain View Loss 0-1 Third- or Fourth-Place Game vs. Vallivue - Win 4-3 State: First Round vs. Skyline - Win 2-1 Semifinals vs. Mountain View Win 1-0 Championship vs Boise - Loss
Girls Soccer
vs. Capital - Win 3-0 vs. Boise - Loss 1-4 vs. Vallivue - Win 7-0 vs. Timberline - Loss 3-4 vs. Meridian - Loss 2-3 vs. Mountain View - Loss 0-1 vs. Rocky Mountain - Tie 5-5 vs. Centennial - Win 5-3 vs. Eagle - Loss 1-3 vs. Capital - Win 6-0 vs. Boise - Loss 2-5 vs. Vallivue - Win 3-0 vs. Timberline - Loss 0-1 vs. Meridian - Loss 0-1 Districts: Play-In Game vs. Vallivue - Win 4-0 First Round vs. Timberline - Loss 0-3 Elimination Game vs. Meridian Loss 1-2
Football
vs. Rocky Mountain - Win 41-28 vs. Centennial - Win 27-20 vs. Meridian - Loss 36-41 vs. Boise - Win 43-7 vs. Mountain View - Loss 38-14 vs. Timberline - Win 28-14 vs. Eagle - Loss 6-24 vs. Vallivue - Win 42-20 vs. Capital - Loss
reaches 5th at state
Volleyball
vs. Capital - Win 3-1 vs. Boise - Win 3-0 vs. Vallivue - Win 3-1 vs. Timberline - Win 3-1 vs. Meridian - Win 3-0 vs. Mountain View - Win 3-1 vs. Rocky Mountain - Loss 1-3 vs. Centennial - Win 3-0 vs. Eagle - Loss 1-3 vs. Capital - Loss 1-3 vs. Boise - Loss 1-3 vs. Vallivue - Loss 1-3 vs. Timberline - Loss 1-3 vs. Meridian - Win 3-0 Districts: Play-in vs. Centennial- Win First Round vs. Vallivue - Loss Elimination Game vs. Mountain View - Win Third- or fourth-place Game vs. Capital - Win State: vs. Rocky Mountain - Loss 0-3 Elimination game vs. Eagle - Win 3-0 Consolation game for 5th place vs. Timberline - Win 3-2
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Seniors Hannah Schleis, Jade Gray, and Rhonda Long wait for a serve while Junior Kenzie Reiber and senior Dani Filer watch the play at the district tournament against Capital. By Savannah Harrelson
It’s been like a roller coaster,” said Buster Pettit, new varsity volleyball coach, and indeed it has. The volleyball team overcame many battles, finally landing a spot at state. The state tournament was held in Couer D’Alene Oct. 28-30, where the girls took fifth place. The volleyball team started with impressive power, winning the first six games in the regular season. Then, the season took a turn for the worse. The lady lions received their first loss Sept. 15 against the Rocky Mountain Grizzles. “I don’t really know what happened,” said senior Rhonda Long, a secondyear varsity player on the team. “We started the season off really determined and we need to pick that back up.” As the season trucked on, so did the injuries. Senior Hannah Schleis, middle blocker, injured her ankle; junior Kourtney Armstrong suffered from a concussion; and junior Jennifer Porter tore her ACL, MCL, and meniscus. There were some struggles throughout the season, said Schleis, “We struggle with finishing games and having confidence in games.” However, the Lions prevailed. “We’ve had a lot of ups and downs, but we’re peaking at the right time,” said Schleis. To reserve a spot in districts, the Lions had to win the district play-in match against Centennial. The ladies won this game, and advanced to the district tournament. In the first game, Borah narrowly lost to Vallivue 3-2; however, they were still in the running to qualify for the state tournament if they won the next two games in districts. “We have a really talented team this year, and when we all put it together and work as a team, it’s just amazing,” said Long. In the next game Oct. 18, Borah defeated the Mountain View Mavericks, knocking them out of districts and taking one step closer to state. The next game, against Capital, ultimately decided the team’s post-season fate. In five games, the Lions defeated Capital, wrapping up districts with Borah as the number four seed for the state tournament. In preparation for the state tournament, Pettit said, “We will be working on serving, blocking, and defense,” and added, “I think we should do pretty good.”
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Football team places second in districts By Brandie Cichy
Scores 9/1/11-- Borah vs. Rocky Mntn 14-42 L 9/7/11-- Borah vs. Centennial 18-6 W 9/15/11-- Borah vs. Meridian 49-28 W 9/22/11-- Borah vs. Boise 49-0 W 9/29/11-- Borah vs. Mntn View 28-25 W 10/6/11-- Borah vs. Timberline 49-0 W 10/12/11-- Borah vs. Eagle 26-29 L 10/20/11-- Borah vs. Vallivue 49-16 W 10/27/11-- Borah vs. Capital 48-17 W
Clint Langston, sophmore, was picked as the most improved player by head coach Andy Woodbridge. He is a fullback and broke the rushing record which is not typical for a fullback. The record is usually set and broken by tailbacks. “He really stepped it up,” commented Woodbridge. Cole Skinner, sophmore, was picked as the MVP by Woodbridge. He is a quarterback.
“Cole makes the offense click. He passes well which draws defenders back to cover receivers allowing the running game to be successful.” Team Leaders are
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Langston- 180 carries for yards 1000 averaging 5.55 yards per carry
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Wooley- 28 catches for 783 yards averaging 27.96 yards per catch Season Wrap Up Woodbridge said, “This was the best season I’ve ever been a part of. We were three points away from being district champions.” “When the chips are down the team never folds,” he stated. “We had four games where we had 49 points. I’ve never seen that at Borah before.”
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With the first winning season in years, Lions finish year with improved record The Borah boys football team has grown together this year, to have the first winning season in 17 years. Together, they have reached for victory, and have amazed the Borah fans. Coach Darren Corpus shares his thoughts on this year’s football season and his extreme happiness. “The players did everything I asked of them and more,” Corpus exclaimed. Senior Chandler Kingsbury, defensive and offensive lineman, said, “I
feel like the team really came together. And the coaches are really good.” Bonita Hammer, principal, is extremely glad about how the season turned out. “I am so proud of the boys, the coaches. They have handled the season with pride and it has been a success. They are wonderful Borah Lions.” With the season over, the boys continue the future year’s remaining games with hopes and anticipation.
“I think it was a good season. I think we did things that no one expected us to do, like get our first winning season in 17 years.” ~ Senior Braden Corpus
Photos and text by Kristin Bracewell
“I am extremely happy that I played. Working with all the kids I have gone to elementary school with is extremely helpful because...they have taught me different aspects of football.” ~ Senior Ben Tucakovic
“I feel like we changed everybody’s outlook of Borah. We put ourselves back on the map for later years.” ~ Senior Tyler Higby
“All I can say is, it’s been memorable. Through the ups and downs, the running and screaming, it’s been worth it. ~ Senior Trevor Burkholder
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Fun & Games
Spirit Guides and You
The Borah Senator November 2, 2011
Be content with yourself, don’t be gender tender A Satire, by Jacob Horton
Many people in life feel a particular emptiness as far as the spiritual realm is concerned. They look for animals that represent them, or they seek palm readings to explain who they were. For the people that do these things to discover their inner selves, this could be a life changing experience in a good way. A fulfilling experience that offers purpose. Often times people search for their spirit animal in hopes of it being something that pertains to their gender (Masculine/feminine), but a lot of the time guys don’t get their tiger/wolf and girls don’t get their swan/koi. I’m here to reassure you that no matter what animal or guide you receive, you won’t be judged. Humans are a typically rational and forgiving species; they won’t think anything of a man with a tattoo of a butterfly, because it represents his “grace.” All I’m saying is that you should embrace what an online quiz tells
you about what animal you are. You can never judge a person by his/her face or attire, and especially not by the animal that represents them. I mean personally I’m an eagle--that symbolizes my power and triumph, but that doesn’t mean I’m better than anyone. As far as palm readings are concerned, I don’t know why you wouldn’t attend one. Just imagine a downtrodden homeless person walking in to a palmist and coming out with the knowledge that in their past life he was an outgoing philanthropist. Imagine how he’s going to feel afterwards…probably incredibly achieved! He’s most likely going to live a long content life bathing in the knowledge that he was a very wealthy man. It’s science. The usefulness of a palmist shan’t be questioned. I’m sure now that everyone will parade around their spirit animals or former selves with egotistical delight. Thanks for your time and remember one thing…I’m an eagle (for power and triumph). Don’t forget.
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