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1. Sarah Nguyen, Senior, rides a moped through Cam Ranh, Vietnam. 2. Lauren Rusy, Andrea Glaser, Ali Chapman, Erin Lazarus, and Julia Edwards, Seniors, enjoy a relaxing summer day in the pool.

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"Europe is a totally different way of life. The food is always good though. " Dane McCollum, Senior

"We visited the Packers Stadium in Greenbay, Wisconsin. It was really cool!" Jessica Chapa, Junior

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Working 15%

Summer School 5% At camp 15%

At the Beach 15%

At the pool 30%

How did you spend your Summer break? 3

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"My family and I went on a jet boat ride to see Niagra Falls. The boat went so fast." Aaron Flanagan, Sophomore

"I visited my grandparents in Aguas Calientes, Mexico. It was the first time I had seen them in five years." Cesar Barrera, Freshman

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4. Kara Whitley, Senior, prepares for an exciting ride on a Space Ball. 5. Katherine Foster and Buddy Johnson, Seniors, take an exciting jump off a dock into Lake Austin. 3. Trevor Sieracki, Senior, prepares to serve in a volleyball game at Emma Long Park.

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soak up the

sun

Students take advantage of the relaxing summer break From the pool to the beach, from family road trips to summer school. Anderson students spent their long awaited summer break relaxing or getting down to buisness. While many of the older Anderson students spent the majority of their break working at various jobs to save up money for the approaching school year, others enjoyed the summer sun and kicked back at home to savor the break from the daunting high school ciriculum. Anderson students traveled all over the world during summer '09 to visit family, friends, or simply to explore new and unfamiliar destinations. This summer,

Anderson sponsored several student trips to locations such as Hawaii, Oxford, and Guatemala. Junior Akira Conley spent her summer in town working and went on a cruise to Mexico. "The weather in Mexico was beautiful and I really enjoyed going to the beach," Akira said. Holland Finley, senior, travelled to South Korea this summer to compete in a wakeboarding competition, which she took home the gold in. " I jumped up and down for thirty minutes, and experienced the most elated feeling of my life!"

Sarah Nissen, Tori Showalter, Trisha Ballee, and Emma Whitley, Freshmen, enjoy the beach on a vacation to Port Aransas.

Riley Watson, Junior, leaps over Austin Fletcher, Danny Silver and David Frame, juniors, while tubing on Lake L.B.J.

Summ e r

to hang

loose

Anderson Summer Hawaii Trip On June 8, sisxty-five Anderson students departed for the Hawaiian Islands for 33 days. Along with 9 chaperones, the students traveled to four islands Oahu, Hawaii (the Big Island), Maui, and lastly, Kauai. Students could choose to either earn a full year or half year of environmental science credit. Throughout the 4 weeks the students did a lot of hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming. Some of the really cool sites they saw were Pearl Harbor, Dole Pineapple plantation, and real lava flow from the Kilauea Volcano. They also got to experience a real Hawaiian Luau. One morning the students woke up at 2:00 AM to watch the beautiful Hawaiian sunrise. Also they experienced a traditional Hawaiian feast on a taro farm

where they camped for 3 days and observed traditional Hawaiian culture. The students had the option of jumping off a 45 foot cliff into the ocean. Another hike was the "mud hike." On this hike the kids had a huge mud fight and some students jumped feet first into the mud. The students went of a Fairwind sailboat where they got to swim and snorkel in a cove above a coral reef. Students got to observe marine life in its natural habitat. From green sea turtles to the Hawaiian state fish - Humuhumunukunukuapua'a. The kids swam with some species endemic only to the Hawaiian islands and other species that are just beautiful to witness.

Each year students are taken to a river where they can get play in the mud.

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1. Jon Phillips, senior, strikes a pose while cliff jumping. 2. Austin Walker, Senior, poses with two parrots on his head. 3. Sarah Jane Bassatt, Junior, descends the ropes course.

Anderson students enjoyed an afternoon at sea on a boat.

Far left: Mackenzie Perry, Junior, traverses the ropes course in Hawaii. Left: Anderson Students pose after a long hike in Hawaii.

Hawaii Survival Guide Anderson Students give their input on the most memorable aspects of their adventure to Hawaii

What were the most important items that you packed for your trip to Hawaii? Michele Spinn, junior, says, "I made sure to pack lots of Nike shorts, a rain jacket and a Nalgene bottle." Which experience did you find most thrilling? Will Brooke, senior, says "Kayaking 18 miles down the Nalapi Coast. There were huge waves, my kayak flipped over three times." What was the most difficult challenge you encountered on the Hawaii Trip? Erin McCrae, senior, says, "Hiking the 11 mile Haleakala Crater. The last three miles was all uphill. I wanted to die." In the houses in Hawaii, what was the one staple you could not live without? Izzy Finch, junior, says, "Nutella. We ate it with everything."

What was the most valuable lesson you learned on the Anderson Hawaii Trip ? Chris Wight, senior, says, "Always pick a good roomate. Mine was really messy and never woke up on time."

Haw a i i

1. Senior Daniel Hurwitz and friends took time to have high tea at the Randolph hotel in Oxford, an English tradition. High tea consists of tea, biscuits, sandwiches, and other sweet and savory foods. 2. Seniors Holland Finley and Lauren Rusy walking in the streets of Oxford. 3. Anderson students and their sponsor, IB English teacher, Miss. Rodgers, in the Salisbury Cathedral.

Six Things Learned in

England 1

MooMoo's is the place to get milkshakes. My favorite was Nutella and peanut M&M.

It is incredibly disresepectful to be late, even by a minute, to anywhere. Always be early!

1 British pound is equal to 1.65 American dollars. That can add up pretty quickly!

The best crepes are the ones that are made by a French family in an airstream trailer at University Park.

Only take what you'll eat. It's considered offensive to the chef if you leave food on your plate!

Be prepared for rain! A raincoat, rainboots, and umbrella are musthave items for British weather. Contributed by

Alyssa Gross

Right: Daniel Hurwitz takes time out of his visit to the Oxford Museum of Natural History to embrace a miniature horse figure mounted for display.

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trojans in

Oxford

Seven Anderson students find out what it's like to attend Oxford University In July, seven Anderson students travelled to Oxford, England to take part in a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity. These seven IB Diploma seniors lived as sts udents at St. Hugh's College of Oxford University for 3 weeks and attended lectures by authors, politicians, and professors. In addition, these students worked with Oxford professors on their IB Extended Essays. Lauren Rusy made the trip and says that it was, "a once in a lifetime experience. I got to work with Dr. McClymont, a History professor, which was amazing." Although the trip was an academic one, the students were given the opportunity to behave Students on the Oxford trip got the chance to visit Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This was one of the three 1-day long excursions that students took to points of interest around Oxford.

like college students- gaining freedom to do with their time as the plesaed. Some students spent their afternoons shopping in the town of Oxford, and encountered people from all over the world. Others chose to take the weekly dance class, taught by the Oxford University dance team coach, where they learned dances such as the Viemese Waltz and ChaCha. In addition, each week, there were excursions taken to locations like Salisbury, Blenhiem Palace, Gloucester, and Tintern Abbey. Keyra Ogden remembers the day she spent at Blenheim Place- "It was so much fun, we had the entire day to explore the beautiful palace. I want to get married there! Oxford was such an amazing experience. I will never forget the wonderful friends that I made and the things that I did."

Left: Seniors Maria Sterrett, Keyra Ogden, Holland Finley, Lauren Rusy, Caroline Propp, and Alyssa Gross with friends immitate the "pincers" from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, a movie that they got the chance to see in England.

Above: Anderson students met people from countries all over the world, as well as people from the United States. The trip concluded with a cocktail party and dinner where students dressed up and took their final pictures.

Oxfo r d

To Beat

McCallum 2009 Taco Shack Bowl

The Taco Shack Bowl is, without a doubt, the most hyped-up game of the year. Not only does it start the football season, but it also kicks off the school year. To start the morning off, Anderson cheerleaders, students, and Belles arrived at 5:00 am to decorate the Taco Shack on Spicewood Springs. The decorations ranged from streamers to balloons and paints to confetti. An hour later, the Drumline showed up to keep the spirits alive with fun cadences and dancing. Throughout the morning, KEYE broadcasted live feeds from both Anderson and McCallum’s local Taco Shack. Taco Shack offered free tacos for any spirited supporters that arrived early enough to get their hands on some. To get the students pumped up for the

school day, the band, cheerleaders and Belles participated in pep rallies. The gym was filled with students dressed in Taco Shack Bowl t-shirts that were on sale throughout the week. At 4:16 pm, the bell rang and the seniors headed to House Park for pregame tailgating. Kick-off was at 7:30 pm and the stadium was filled with energy. During half time, the band performed their 2009 UIL show and the Belles danced a pom routine to the classic “Watermelon Man”. As the buzzer sounded, the scoreboard read Trojans – 31, Knights – 17. Despite the well-played game by McCallum, the Trojans brought the trophy home.

Above: The drumline plays at Taco Shack to get the trojans ready fior the big game.

Right: Every year, AHS cheeleaders compete with the McCallum cheeleaders to see who does the best job in decorating their Taco Shack with school colors.

Senior Ty Neal makes an awesome catch- a great way to end his Taco Shack Bowl. "We ended on a good note, and will always be trojans at the end of the day."

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3. The cheeleaders pump it up before the game. 4. The Trojan Belles performing during half time show. 5. Coach Reiland was interviewed by a local newswoman during the morning spirit contest, while students cheered for Anderson.

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Savannah Pearce Isabel Finch AHS Cheerleaders

Left: The football players get pumped in a huddle before the big game

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1. Senior Jeff Arnold serves a cherry snowcone to fellow Senior Sasha Gibson from the Papa Snow Snowcone Trailer. 2. Chelsea Smith and Carolyn Huang sell handmade jewelry from the Darfur Club booth at Spirit Fest. The club also sponsored a wedding booth and a fortune telling booth. 1

Top 5 Favorite Booths

Students weigh in on their favorite Spirit Fest Booths

1st Karaoke Booth 3

2nd Robot Races

3rd

Swim Team's Jail Cell

4th

Volleyball Cake Walk

5th

Senior's Beauty Booth

3. Molly McCann, Crystal Wood, Chelsea Toner, and Olivia Conner sing at the chior Karaoke Booth. Right: Anderson siblings join the fun of Spirit Fest at the Anderson High School Choir's Duck Pond booth.

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to show some

spirit

Anderson's First Annual Spirit Fest The first annual Anderson High School Spirit Fest took place this September. The school wide carnival acted as a fundraiser for all of the diverse clubs, and organizations offered at Anderson. Each club was given a "booth" and an activity or theme. For example the Swim Team's booth featured the opportunity to send a friend or family member to jail. A fan favorite was the Robotics club's booth featuring the opportunity for carnival goers to race some of the Robots the club created for the purpose of "fighting" in competition. Other clubs usedd their booths as a store and sold everything from Left :Senior Aaron Osmer instructs students in the Robot Races in order to raise money for the Anderson High School Robotics Classes.

T-shirts to boxer shorts. In additon to the clubs and organizations the classes also took the opportunity to raise some cash. The senior class hosted a beauty booth offering manicures and makeovers. Sophomore Jo Pastor "really liked the wrestling train, even though Robbie Tarantolo was driving way too fast." The carnival battled the loominhg threat of a rain storm, and ended up being relocated to the schools cafeteria from the student parking lot.The carnival was open to those of all ages, in attempt for each booth to raise as much money as possible. All in all Spirit Fest was a huge success, and will hopefully occur for many years to come.

Left: Senior Julie Lineberry painting nails at the Senior Beauty Booth. The booth raised money for the Senior class.

Above: Senior Zoe Tyson and theater teacher Ms. Prat show their support for the Anderson High School Theater department.

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to go

all out

September 2009, Spirit Week Spirit Week has been a part of Anderson High School tradtion for many years. It is the week of the Homecoming game to inspire students to show their school spirit and gert pumped for the game. Lots of students and even teachers dress up for this occasion. This year, there were some who showed their spirit and went all out, but there were some who didn’t even know it was Spirit Week or couldn't care less. There were also some students who only dressed up to get points for Leadership Council. This gives people an incentive to show their spirit, but not everybody is in Leadership Council. “Dressing up and planning for Spirit Week was really fun. It’s really interesting to see

(Top) Molly Jamison and Brigid John compare each other's tutus. (Right) Sophomores Riley Gravelle and Matt Reynolds compare who is the most ballin'.

how crazy people get. I dressed up every day because it’s a perfect way to dress in something other than what I normally wear, said Junior Akira Conley.” However, there were some who didn’t feel the need to dress up or didn’t even know it was Spirit Week. “I didn’t dress up for Spirit Week because it’s boring and every year, it’s the same thing. I also didn’t dress up because I didn’t know which days were what because it wasn’t advertised at all," said Junior Rohan Needel. Juniors Tori Dusse and Susan Howard talk to Senior Jordan Spenato about each others nerd-tastic outfits.

(Far Right) Sophomores Kinsey Sieracki, Marie Claire Pollard, and Gracie Juba check out each others neon ensembles.

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1. James Ruiz catches up on his studies with an outfit to match. 2. Jo Pastor nerds it up while reading the newspaper 3. Brooke Novy power walks in full nerd attire to get her Leadership Council card

"It was great dressing up as a nerd on my birthday. I got a lot of great compliments and I got to I let my true self come out." -James Ruiz, 11

"I loved being able to have fun and dress up! It was great to get a chance to show my nerdy side." -Jo Pastor, 10

" I think I look pretty good in suspenders, and glasses. I like dressing up for things." -Brooke Novy, 12

Spirit Week Checklist: Glowsticks for Neon Day Tie- Dye for Decade Day Tutus for Ballers and Ballerinas Day Glasses and suspenders for Nerd Day Mums for Blue and Gold Day

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1. Erin McCray hosted a homecoming pre-party for a group of her friends. 2. Chris Nguyen and friends show off their rides before the dance. 3. Students posing for group pictures before homecoming

where to go for

dresses

1 BCBG

2 Betsey Johnson 3 Nordstrom 4 Macy's 5 Emeralds

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where to go for

dinner

1 Macaroni Grill

2 Bucca de Deppo 3 Cheesecake Factory 4 Che Zee 5 Z' Tejas 6 A Catered Dinner Hosted at Home

Planning Dinner?

Anderson varsity football players in action during the Homecoming game against Akins

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to bring it

home

2009 Homecoming Weekend Homecoming week at Anderson High School is a week full of spirit, and fun. Starting Monday, the week progresses to the grand finale: the dance. However, the preparation extends much more than a week, because for most students it is the one chance they have to get dressed up and dance the night away. From finding the perfect dress, to finding the perfect date, to planning the dinner, students take homecoming seriously. This year's dance was in late September, much earlier than any other school's homecoming. As a result of The Hyatt ballroom was packed with over 1,200 students during this year's homecoming. Everyone was hot by the end of the night, but many say it was well worth the sweat.

Left: Kelti Rippenhagen and Thomas Lowrey walk the field after being named Mr. and Mrs. AHS

the early date, dress hunting became a much more laborious and time consuming task. Sophomore Jo Pastor "spent all day in the mall, and went into almost every store and there were still no dresses." However the dress is only one of the major components of homecoming. Deciding on a date and planning the pre and post parties is time consuming as well. Finally, Anderson students arrive at the Hyatt at 8:00 and party until midnight, proving that all of their planning and hard work well worth the effort. This year, the Hyatt ballroom had just undergone a multimillion dollar renovation and was ready just before the Anderson homecoming.

Above: Trojan Belles Capitan Kali Stewart, and Officer Chelsea McCormick dance at half time.

Homecomi n g

Taking on

changes How are students affected?

There have been a lot of changes at Anderson High School this year, and the biggest change was the switch from a seven period day to a block schedule. The block schedule allows for four hour and a half long classes each day. This massive time increase can be thought of as good or bad, depending on how you look at it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benefits are include covering more material, as well as smaller classes. However, the cons of having to remain in a class room for such an extreme amount of tiem seems daunting.The second major change was the timing at which pep rallies occur.The pep rallies are no longer in the afternoon, but are now in the morning and split up by grade. In the previous years, it was nice having something to look forward to at the end of the day. Although

One of the hallways on the third floor, the third floor lacks a complete ceiling, and its number of lockers has been drastically red_uced.

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pep rallies are fun at anytime they occur, it seems like we are getting pumped up, just to go back to class. Now, the pep rallies are split, Freshman and sophomores first followed by another pep rally for the juniors and seniors . The pep rallies were split because it was not safe to have so many students in such a cramped space.Especially when everyone gets as crazy as they do at pep rallies. Lastly, through out the year construction around campus has interrupted classes, and disrupted parking Every student is used to the pounding, clattering, and banging that we hear through out our school days. But the construction is beneficial because in the future Anderson will have more classroom space and a new science lab. Construction began on the faculty parking lot to create new science labs.

Mascot Parker Danks rallies student support for the football team at the pep-rally. Pep rallies are now split between under and upper classmen, and occur during the first block of classes.

1. A bull dozer sitting in the teacher parking lot used in constructing the new science labs. 2. Construction workers hard at work in one of the new class rooms on the third floor.

What do students think? What do you think about the construction at Anderson this year?

"Oh my god it's horrible. i can't get where I'm going because the science wings are blocked off half the time, the parking and drop off situation by the band hall where I spend a lot of time is absolutly atrotious." junior Richard Hancock " I think it'll be nice when it's done but there's a little too much noise" Freshman Chris Currens What do you think of the split pep rallies and the pep rallies being in the mornings? "At first I didn't like the idea of them! But after attending the first two I began to actually not mind it at all. Although I do still wish they were in the afternoon but as it stands I think I can live!" Senior Erin McCray How do you like block scheduling compapred to having every class everyday like last year? "You get more time for homework but I wish we all had one lunch I feel like we do more work during the day now though and it goes by faster." Junior Courntey Richards

Junior Kate Onion and her adivsor Ms. Agee playing an intense game of what word describes me best.

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two peas in a

pod

Anderson Twins and Siblings "We can pull off 'the Houdini' pretty well." -Ryan Channon, senior

Kelsey and Hailey Kiser

Reid and Ryan Channon

Kenya and Chris Collins

"We are alot closer than most sisters because we have the same group of friends and we can all hang out together." -Kelsey Kiser, sophmore 38

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"The coolest thing about having a twin is having a best friend at home that you can talk to about school." -Kenya Collins, sophomroe

Pros

Siblings at School

• "My little brother and his freshman friends look up to me and give me super respect!" -Timmy Murray (11) •"My older brother is forced to give me rides to school against his will so I dont have to ride the bus." -Claire Orton (9) • My brother is a junior and he helps me by guiding me through high school since he's already been here for three years." -Shulamit Martinez (9)

Cons

•"The bad thing about having a brother and sister at school with me is that they will tell my parents if I'm doing something wrong or getting in trouble at school." -Catherine Moya (10) •"I have a sister who is a freshman this year and I have to drive her to school every morning." -Brandon Long (11) • "My brother and I are in the same chemistry class and we've worn the same shirt on the same day before. It was embarrassing."- Alyssa Glasener (11)

"Having twin telepathy is the best!" -Thomas Lowrey, senior Katherine Lowrey, Thomas and Elizabeth Lowrey

Xiomara and Viviana Barragan, Rita Barragan

Tatum and Willa Jolink

"I love having a double wardrobe! My sister is a better version of myself." -Willa Jolink, junior

"Its good to have a twin because you'll always have someone who's there for you no matter what." -Xio Barragan, sophomore

Twins & Siblin g s

ACL by the

number

1. Seniors Paige Ostos and Dane McCollum watch Coheed and Cambria. 2. Junior Jenna D'Aniello stays upbeat despite the downpour of rain Junior Jenna D'Aniello stays upbeat despite the downpour of rain 3. Seniors Becca Elam and Chelsea Smith get refreshments to help beat the heat.

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NEW PAIR OF TENNIS SHOES

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PEARL JAM APPEARANCE FEE

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Rock Out Austin City Limits Music Festival

Featuring over 130 live bands on eight stages, The Austin City Limits Music Festival has grown to be one of the top music festivals in the country. The annual three-day event is held at Zilker Park and is sponsered by C3 Productions. Normally the weather is unbearably hot, but this year the festival started out with wonderful cool temperatures on Friday, but then was hit with a downpour of rain on Saturday and part of Sunday. The rain quickly turned the festival and the grass that C3 had donated into a muddy mess. But a little bit of mud didn't hinder festival goers. Music lovers braved the rainy and Left: Senior Katherine Foster watches Phoenix from atop a friend's shoulder during one of the few sunny moments of the weekend.

muddy conditions and continued on. Some festival goers even took to swimming and playing in the mud. The performers put on shows that made attendees forget the poor conditions. Passion Pit even encouraged the audience to turn the show into a muddy dance pit. Overall the festival went off without a hitch. After the festival the big question on everyones mind was "what would happen to the brand new grass?". C3 and the City of Austin waited it out for 3-4 weeks and then decided to reopen the Great Lawn at Zilker Park. The grass wasn't back to normal right away, however it wasn't ruined completely. Overall ACL 2009 was a great success and gave all attendees had an experience they will not soon forget.

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5. The major trend this year at ACL was rain coats and umbrellas, a result of the somewhat expected downpour that happened on Saturday.

Above: Seniors Alex Abbott and Tamara Raimi-Zlatic stay under an umbrella to keep dry.

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to turn your

swag on

Money and Trends What’s on most teenagers’ minds’ these days? What’s hot, what’s not, and how they can afford it. In girls fashion this year, we definitely saw a lot of highwaisted skirts, boots, plaid tops, floral prints, rocker studs, vintage inspired looks, and of course the casual but comfy Nike shorts and t-shirts. Fortunately we didn’t see any guys sporting flowerprinted mini-dresses, instead they were rockin’ Polo t-shirts, khaki shorts, hoodies, Nike Air Max shoes, black socks, and tons of bright colors. One of the biggest problems is trying to find a fun and inexpensive activity where we can show off

our trendy new clothes. Times are hard financially for teens as a result of the huge economic crisis that shook our country this year. We have to pay for gas, clothes, food, and all of our upcoming social events. A helpful tip for managing your budget is to set aside a portion of your paycheck/allowance to save, a portion of it for necessities like food and gas, and then use the leftover money for fun stuff. After a couple of months of saving, you should have enough money to buy something you really want instead of blowing it all on frivolous items. Just remember: being fashionable is cool but being broke is not.

Name: Justin Barajas Grade: 11 "I've never really classified my style but I guess it's kind of skater or alternative. I like to shop at American Apparel and Urban Outfitters. I like this outfit because I'm wearing a v-neck, which is my favorite kind of shirt."

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What do you spend your money on Activities 20%

Other 10% Books 1% Music 3%

Clothes 28% Food 38%

Name: Amy "Dandelion" Olson Grade: 11 "My style would probably be described as ecclectic. I like to shop at goodwill and garage sales but I also like to go through my mom and my grandma's closets. I put together my outfits based on how I am feeling at that moment. When I chose this outfit, I was feeling sassy."

Name: Ashley Suari Grade:12 "I love to shop at Urban Outfitters. My fashion icon is Rachel Zoe because she always looks cute and put together no matter what she is wearing. Other than her, my fashion inspiration comes from magazines."

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Name: E.J. Rollie Grade:11 "My swag is official. I like to wear Live Mechanics and Rocca Wear. I try to dress like Jay- Z because I really like his style. I chose this outfit because I like how my shirt matches my shoes."

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Renting Movies

Mini Golf

The Lake

Camping

Name: Maddie Nieman Grade: 9 "I like to dress really comfortably. I LOVE Nike shorts bacause they are perfect for school and they go really well with t-shirts and v- necks."

Name: Kara Whitley Grade:12 "I like to wear clothes that anyone can pull off. When I put together my outfits I like to add a pop of color. I like this outfit because I am wearing mostly black and white but I have the bright cardigan. My fashion inspiration is J Crew because everything looks clean and polished."

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Hallie Harp, junior

"I love Halloween and this year I got to throw a Halloween party for all of my friends. Dressing up is always a lot of fun, I go all out with my costumes."

Mason Kerwick, senior

"I made the costume myself. A lot of people thought i cut my hair for this costume. It was a lot of fun clicking the operation man buzzer in class."

Jordyn Spennato, senior

Freaky

facts

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The top three Halloween costumes in the U.S. are a witch, a vampire and a pirate.

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The average American consumes 24.5 pounds of candy each year, most of which is consumed during the Halloween season.

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More than a third of Americans say they believe in ghosts.

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The current world record for biggest pumpkin was a 1,689-pound monster grown in Rhode Island.

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83% of adults plan to give out candy for trick-or-treaters & 93% of children plan on going trick-ortreating.

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"My costume scared a lot of people at school on Halloween but I designed masks for the House of Torment this year so I'm sure they were much scarier."

to haunt the

night

Anderson Halloween Whether you choose to go the game the night before and watch the dressed up band and belles perform, or stay home and prepare for the following night students at Anderson High School know how to have fun!For senior Jordyn Spennato Halloween is the chance to go all out, " I plan my costume months in advance." Spennato has created the costume of a fat woman looking for her dog, which ws coincidentally stuck in her bottom, and of course her latest creation, Mr. Operation complete with props. Every October 31st students and teachers alike dress up and haunt the hallways and the

streets of Austin. Most students dress up and attend parties, some go trick- or - treating, and few stduents even brave a visit to the House of Torment haunted house. Junior Hallie Harp works at The House of Torment creating the faces of the terrifying cast members. This year Halloween fell on a Saturday night, allowing students to spend their evening out and about without the pressing stressor of school the next day. Next year, Halloween will once again fall on a school night. However, that small factor is unlikely to influence students activities and spirits.

Left: Crystal Wood, Morgan McCormick, Holly Jones , Avery Wilson, Olivia Smith, Natalie Hart, Casey Swenson, Kendra McGee, and Amy Pogrund in their halloween costumes ready to perform at the football game

Above: Senior Zoe Watson and Junior Ivan Left: Seniors Nick Meriwether, Steven Calderon chat on their cellphones in French Resnik, Will Brooke, and Ben Afflerbach play attair for Halloween. human Pacman on their Halloween weekend. Far left: Junior Patrick Balaguer, dressed up as cupid, gets ready to shoot his arrow

Hallowe e n

My Mac computer is a lot faster than my old PC and never freezes. -Geneva Clardy, Senior

My PC works perfectly fine and I wouldn't trade it for any for any Mac. - Brianna Braley, Sophomore

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1. Junior Rachel White uses a Dell PC in her BCIS class. 2. Senior Aram Heo works in the library on one of the few Apple computers in the school. 3. All computer classes in the school are taught on Dell computers.

Right: Junior Collin Fish uses his Dell laptop in school everyday. "I'm definitely a PC," Collin stated.

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mac vs.

fast

facts According to most studies, over 20% of all the personal computers in use today are Macs.

Battle of the computers... which would you choose?

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Prices on Apple Computers tend to be slightly higher than similarlypriced PC models.

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We see commercials of the two competing companies, Apple and Dell, each showing us how great their computers are. But what’s the actual difference? Macs are fancy and sleek, while PCs are used more in the business world. As senior Kelsey Smith puts it, Macs are more “indie.” Most viruses are written for PCs, so it's necessary to use anti-virus software. Although Macs are more expensive than PCs, they have more features already built into them, such as Garage Band, iTunes, PhotoBooth, and more. In a PC, you have to download all of these applications. On the other hand, software for Macs tends to be more expensive than the

PC format. While Mac has been continuously trying to lower its prices throughout the years, PCs have always been marked at a fairly low price, making more people lean towards buying it. A lot of people in the business world consider a Mac a toy. The general consensus is that Macs are better when working with digital media, and PCs are better for compatability. There is definitely a place for each platform. They are both able to accomplish the same task, they just go about it in different ways. Whatever your preference, both companies are constantly improving their product.

Freshman Roy Arias and Junior Michael Krumholz posing as the Mac and PC guys from the TV commercial.

Left: Senior Allie Levitan and Junior Akira Conley work on speech and debate using their Apple laptops.

Above: Junior Hannah Bones uses her laptop PC at home, while listening to music on her Apple iPod.

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A N D O R G A N I Z AT I O N S O F F E R E D AT A N D E R S O N From walking dogs and eating cheese to volunteering at school carnivals and homes for the elderly, Anderson students are involved outside of the classroom as much as they are inside. One of the great things about Anderson is that you are free to create a new club if you feel that there are other people with similar interests. In addition to the clubs you can join at Anderson, there are several other activites, including the award winning dance team, cheerleading squad, and band. You are never at a loss for what to do when you're a Trojan. Mark Carrion is a sophomore at Anderson, and is a member of the Anderson High School drumline. "Band's definitely been the best decision I've made in high school. It's lots of work and time, but it's more than worth it", said Mark.

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“This one time at band camp…” is the quote everyone thinks of when they hear band camp. Band Camp 2009 was an amazing experience. Many members dreaded the summer heat and being at school a month earlier than everyone else, but in some ways it was a great experience because it motivated them to do better, and they all become accustomed to waking up early. By the first day of school everyone was ready to go. Band was grueling at first because three hours in the blazing heat. But after the first week, everyone became accustomed to the heat and put a lot of effort into the show. Band camp also allowed older members to meet the younger members and become connected like a family. Each year, the band raises money “Flamingoing”. Band members place plastic flamingos in a yard and then the owner of the house is asked to pay to have the flamingos removed. This year’s Flamingoing was a true success, raising $45,000 in 3 weeks. It was also great because it created a bond between individual sections. It helped the older members get to know the new members

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on a more personal level. Band members had a blast going into people’s yards at 9:00 p.m., ringing their doorbell, and seeing the look of astonishment on their faces. The Anderson Trojan Band had a very successful season this year, placing 4th at the USSBA competition at Hendrickson and being awarded sweepstakes and straight one’s at UIL . This year’s show was called Circuitry and the theme was about machines overpowering humans for the intelligence that the machines possess.

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The Drumline placed 2nd at the 5A Division at the Dripping Springs Drumline Invitational. It was also voted Band of the Week on KVUE for September 11. -Ivan Caldiron Above: The bass line keeps the beat. Right: Rachel Evans plays sax during half time

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1. Band members rehearse a routine with cymbals 2. Josh Olmos, Guy King, Hailey Glaze, and Keyra Ogden practice clarinet at band camp 3. Leon Kozinakov and the low brass section warm up before a competition 4. Band goes from door to door raising money by flamingoing 5. Andrew Leigh concentrates as he plays the marimba. 6. Zoe Watson and Kaleb Mossner play their saxophones 7. Tiffany Chan, Cassandra McArter, Lauren Ross, and Kristen Chilinski rock out on the cymbals at a pep rally. 8. Brian Wang holds up a flamingo before leaving it in someone's yard

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"What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches." -Karl Menninger

"FUGATE IS THE BOMB. All I remember doing in her class was flashcards...and watching Ben-Hur." Aimee Gratz, sophomore

"My favorite memory of Carcione's class was when he saw Mr. Lampkin in the hall with a bat and went after him with a meter stick." Cassandra McArter, junior

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"My favorite memory about Mrs. Saberian's class this year so far was when she told us that her favorite movies were extremely violent and that her favorite movie is Gladiator." Avery Wilson, junior

Mr. Schwarz is in his fourteenth year of teaching Pre AP Biology and Aquatic science at Anderson. He is known for running the TexasHawaii Program, sponsoring Riverwatch club, and his strong stance in favor of biological evolution and the human causes of increased global warming.

"For Halloween last year, Mr. Lampkin dressed up as the Joker. He really looked like Heath Ledger!" Ellen Worob, sophomore

"My favorite memory is when we were doing a French skit about the hospital. The next thing I know, Mrs. Saberian pulls out these doctor and hospital props and wants us to use them in our skit." Daniel Bass, senior

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Mrs. Saberian has taught French, Spanish, ESL, and Latin at Anderson since 1994. Her students know they'll get caught with gum no matter how hard they try to hide it and that her hair is apt to be a variety of red hues. In class, she shares stories about her dog, Mr. Coffee, and becomes the director during elaborate skits complete with props.

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"He is the only teacher that can have all the ceiling tiles painted. If any other teacher did that, you would know that they were just trying to be as awesome as Uhler...which isn't possible." Ally Carnagy, junior

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"Before every test, Mr. Schwarz would always tell us, 'I wish you luck but remember, luck has nothing to do with it.'" Russel Nanney, sophomore

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Students share stories of the well-known teachers at Anderson

Mr. Carcione has taught most social study courses in the 8 years he's been at Anderson. He is known for sharing his conspiracy theories in class and making bizarre drawings to get across a point. He enjoys making fun of other teachers, administrators, and counselors, and leaving class to interrupt Lampkin's or Hancock's classes.

Mr. Lampkin has been teaching AP Government and AP/IB Economics at Anderson for 12 years. He is known for his "irrational randomness" and great shoes. He lets those who pass his classroom write on his classroom's walls and is often seen carrying a baseball bat in class. He can also be found standing on the desks to get his students' attention.

"One day Mr. Schwarz told us 'science "This one time, Mr. Schwarz told us to and religion should not mix. I have be grateful that we had an anus and a love for my mother and love for my mouth because some organisms only wife... I have different kinds of love.... had one opening and what went in That would be sick and incest.'" came out in the same place." Anne Urban, sophomore Jo Pastor, sophomore "In class one time, Ms. Wilson showed us pictures of the founding fathers. She thought their wigs looked cute and that Thomas Jefferson was a hottie." Michelle John, senior "Lamkin tells us stories about his girlfriend's giant cat in advisory. It's pretty entertaining." Rachel Fizeseri, junior

"My favorite memory was when Mr. Uhler justified his constant rocking back and forth as a result of CoCo, his childhood rocking horse." Akira Conley, junior

Ms. Wilson has taught Government, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology during her 9 years at Anderson. Her construction of a play-do brain in psychology is popular with her students and she uses a variety of colorful materials to explore content in her classes. She says, "I fall down but I get up again," in reference to her fall during class.

"One day Mr. Carcione was giving a lecture and some students fell asleep. He yelled, "Am I too boring?!" and proceeded to walk around on top of everyone's desks." Paige Ostos, senior

Mr. Farr has taught mostly Speech Comm and Sophomore English in his 11 years at Anderson. He is well known for his twisted sense of humor and his ability to pull off various accents. He can often be found playing guitar and singing songs that relate to topics he is teaching.

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Mr. Uhler has taught English II Pre-AP and Speech and Debate during his 8 years at Anderson. Often referred to as the "Speech and Debate guy," Mr. Uhler is known for his rocking, his beard, his crazy classroom, and most importantly, his sarcasm.

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"Ms. Fugate often says, 'when your mother told you that you were special, she lied!'" Grant Jones, sophomore

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"Every moment with Uhler is memorable..." Emily Malish, sophomore

"When they came on the loudspeaker about bringing your valuables with you during the fire drill, Mr. Uhler grabbed a plastic horse and walked out of the room." Rigney Mange, sophomore

"When I had Mr. Farr for speech class over the summer a couple years ago, he brought his guitar one day and played a bunch of Monty Python songs and the 5 Steps to Communication Blues, it was hilarious! I also remember him dressed in a pink tutu with a magic wand and tiara for Halloween." Aaron Osmer, senior

"Last year I thought it was hilarious when Mr. Farr dressed in an all white suit and was the teen angel in Grease." Ale Guerroro, sophomore "Mr. Farr is a pretty awesome teacher. The first time he sang his Japanese birthday song, I was like 'Whoa..." Right then and there I knew we were going to get along." Kristen Autin, junior Mrs. Fugate has been teaching Latin and English for 10 years at Anderson. Students know she tells amusing stories and myths in her classes and jokes around. Students also know that there is nothing she wouldn't do to help them.

"Here are a few Wilson quotes I can remember: 'If a doctor severs your femoral nerve, get a second opinion' and 'Don't psychologize me!'" Sorsha Huff, sophomore

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THE TROJANS, AND REPRESENTING BLUE & GOLD

Hard work and dedication are evident on all of the courts and fields where Trojan blue and gold are present. Student athletes are supported by their parents and their peers at every athletic competition. Athletes must be dedicated to their sport and team and willing to work hard the entire season. Being an athlete means more than just being part of a team and wearing a jersey. It is having the heart of a champion and the determination to be the best you can be on any given day.

Cameron Gravelle plays football, basketball, and baseball his senior year. When asked about playing sports his senior year he said, "It's the best year of all until it ends, because you know you're probably done competing in that sport forever. "

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Anderson High School Varsity/ JV/ Freshman Football

This year the Anderson Trojan football team entered this season in hopes of improving from last years record in District 25-5A. The season began with the always important Taco Shack Bowl against the McCallum Knights. And despite the valiant efforts of McCallum, the Trojans left House Park Stadium with a promising win. Anderson finished up their non-district schedule with two strong wins against Hays and Georgetown. The Trojans

regrouped and were able to have their first ever win against Bowie High School. After losing to the three best teams in the district, the Trojans were still in a position to possibly make the State Playoffs. Anderson’s backs were against the wall, needing two straight victories against good teams, to have a chance at making playoffs. The first team up was the Connally Cougars, a very talented football team. Fortunately, the Trojans came out with a win, and only

Austin High was standing in the way of their playoff hopes. “An opponent like Austin High is never easy, but when you want it as bad as we did, it just seems easier” says Bob Crozier. Austin High was one of the other teams fighting for that last playoff spot, with a win they would be in. It was a long, grueling, defense struggle for both teams with Anderson coming out on top 14-10. It was the first time all season that Austin High’s offense was held to under 14 points.

The JV team gather around for a quick snap shot before the game. Juniors Alan Banda and Austin Fletcher said "This was a great year for JV. We played really well as a team and we can't wait for next year to be on varsity and go to play-offs."

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Left: Lloyd Black, Taylor George and Connor Sheehan complete an amazing touchdown at the Hay's game.

The two Gonzales brothers celebrate after scoring a touchdown. Older brother Anthony Gonzales said, "After every touchdown we scored, I got to celebrate with my brother. That is something I will always remember."

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McCallum Hays Georgetown Akins Bowie Pflugerville Bastrop Westlake Connally Austin High

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3. The Freshman team defeat McCallum at their first game of the season. Player number 5, doing the Hiseman on a Knight football player, scores a touchdown in the 2nd quarter. 4-6. Nate Shaw, Anthony Gonzales, and Connor Sheehan are the 2009 varsity football captains. 7. Ty Neal takes down a Panther _football player at the Pflugerville game. 8. Sam Whemeyer runs in a touchdown aginst the Chaps at the Westlake Stadium.

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Elizabeth Atchison Matthew Auger Crissie Ballard Katie Barton Bill Battles

Lois Bentley David Beussman De Arylon Biester Rosa Bowen Stacia Bowley

Maria Bracamontes George Briones Ryan Burns Trisha Callaway Kelly Cannon

Marsha Carlson Lisa Carmosino Mary Alice Castillo Lupe Cervantes Robert Collins

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Jill Farmer Jason Farr Suzanne Felux Cate Fox-Lent Sarah Frankenfeld

Susan Fugate Yvonne Fuller Victoria Gallen Mauro Garza Andrew Gephart

Robert Gibbons Ann Girardot Donna Gunter Katrina Hall Cindy Hamlin

Jack Harkrider Dennis Harms Brian Harper Sammi Harrison Carey Hartin

Kelly Hawk Steven Hernandez Aixa Hernandez-Pound Adam Holman Donna Houser

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Nancee Lottmann Andrew Manns Melissa Melton Haydee Money Teresa Morgan

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Tracey Smith Kim Squier Leslie Stewart Michelle Szabo Rebecca Trejo

Judy Trusty Rafaela Ugarte Joseph Uhler Meagan Vickers John Villarreal

Jan Walker J'Me Washburn Honey Weinstein Jeanne Westmoreland Mk Wheat

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Alexandria Abbott

Jaron Abrams

Grace Acuna

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Ashlee Aguirre

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Cameron Gravelle

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Whitney Hall

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Brian Hamilton

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Megan Hodge

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Caitlin Little

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Elizabeth Lowrey

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Essie Lucero

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Carolyn McGinley

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Jenna Lise Neilson

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Jacob Newton

Chris Nguyen

Sarah Nguyen

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Morgan Noack

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1. Senior Daniel Hurwitz and friends relax in the gardens of St. Hugh's College dormitories. The gardens were used for tutorials, discussions, games, and rest during the trip. 2. Seniors Holland Finley and Lauren Rusy play with the canon balls on display at an exhibit in Blenhiem Palace. 3. Anderson students and their sponsor, IB English teacher, Miss Rodgers, in the Salisbury Cathedral.

Six Things Learned in

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MooMoo's is the place to get milkshakes. My favorite was Nutella and peanut M&M.

It is incredibly disrespectful to be late, even by a minute, to anywhere. Always be early!

1 British pound is equal to 1.65 American dollars. That can add up pretty quickly!

The best crepes are the ones that are made by a French family in an airstream trailer at University Park.

Only take what you'll eat. It's considered offensive to the chef if you leave food on your plate!

Be prepared for rain! A raincoat, rainboots, and umbrella are musthave items for British weather. Contributed by

Alyssa Gross

Right: Seniors Holland Finley and Lauren Rusy stroll down the streets in Oxford, passing a pub called the Eagle and Child that is famous for being the meeting place of a writers' group called the Inklings. Members included authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.

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Oxford

Seven Anderson students find out what it's like to attend Oxford University In July, seven Anderson students travelled to Oxford, England to take part in a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity. These seven IB Diploma seniors lived as students at St. Hugh's College of Oxford University for 3 weeks and attended lectures by authors, politicians, and professors. In addition, these students worked with Oxford professors on their IB Extended Essays. Lauren Rusy made the trip and says that it was "a once in a lifetime experience. I got to work with Dr. McClymont, a History professor, which was amazing." Although the trip was an academic one, the students were given the opportunity to behave like college students- gaining Lauren Rusy, Alyssa Gross, Caroline Propp, and Keyra Ogden in front of a typical British telephone booth. It was one of the many English traditions that students were able to observe and participate in during their summer trip.

Left: Seniors Keyra Ogden, Maria Sterrett, Caroline Propp, Holland Finley, Alyssa Gross, and Lauren Rusy got the chance to hear a concert at the Sheldonian Theater in Oxford. In celebration of the 218th anniversary of composer Haydn receiving an Honorary Doctorate; trumpet soloist Alison Balsom played some of his notable pieces.

freedom to do with their time as the pleased. Some students spent their afternoons shopping in the town of Oxford, and encountered people from all over the world. Others chose to take the weekly dance class, taught by the Oxford University dance team coach, where they learned dances such as the Viemese Waltz and Cha-Cha. In addition, each week there were excursions taken to locations such as Salisbury, Blenhiem Palace, Gloucester, and Tintern Abbey. Keyra Ogden remembers the day she spent at Blenheim Place- "It was so much fun, we had the entire day to explore the beautiful palace. I want to get married there! Oxford was such an amazing experience. I will never forget the wonderful friends that I made and the things that I did."

Above: Anderson students met people from countries all over the world, as well as people from the United States. The trip concluded with a cocktail dinner party where students dressed up and took their final pictures.

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Taking on

changes How are students affected?

There have been a lot of changes this year, and the biggest change was the switch from a seven period day to a block schedule. The block schedule allows for four ninety-minute long classes each day. This massive time increase can be thought of as good or bad, depending on how you look at it. Its benefits include covering more material, as well as smaller classes. However, the cons of having to remain in a classroom for such an extreme amount of time seems daunting. The second major change was the timing at which pep rallies occur. The pep rallies are no longer in the afternoon, but are now in the morning and split up by grade. In the previous years, it was nice having something to look forward to at the end of the day. Although pep rallies are fun

at anytime they occur, it seems like we are getting pumped up just to go back to class. Now, the pep rallies are split, freshmen and sophomores first followed by another pep rally for the juniors and seniors . The pep rallies were split because it was not safe to have so many students in such a cramped space, especially when everyone gets as crazy as they do at pep rallies. Lastly, throughout the year construction around campus has interrupted classes, and disrupted parking. Every student is used to the pounding, clattering, and banging that we hear throughout our school days. But the construction is beneficial because in the future Anderson will have more classroom space and a new science lab. Construction began on the faculty parking lot to create new science labs.

Lockers were moved to make room for new classrooms on the third floor. The computer classrooms on the first floor will be relocated there, allowing for better instructional practices for the classes.

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Mascot Parker Danks rallies student support for the football team at the pep-rally. Pep rallies are now split between under and upper classmen, and occur during the first block of classes.

1. Bulldozers are used in the teacher parking lot to construct the new science labs. 2. Construction workers are hard at work installing drywall in one of the new classrooms on the third floor.

What do students think? What do you think about the construction at Anderson this year?

"It's horrible. I can't get where I'm going because the science wings are blocked off half the time. The parking and drop off situation by the band hall where I spend a lot of time is absolutely atrocious." - Richard Hancock, Junior "I think it'll be nice when it's done but there's a little too much noise." - Chris Currens, Freshman What do you think of the split pep rallies and the pep rallies being in the mornings? "At first I didn't like the idea of them! But after attending the first two I began to actually not mind it at all. Although I do still wish they were in the afternoon, but as it stands I think I can live!" - Erin McCray, Senior How do you like block scheduling compared to having every class everyday like last year? "You get more time for homework but I wish we all had one lunch. I feel like we do more work during the day now though and it goes by faster." - Courtney Richards, Junior

Junior Kate Onion and her advisor Ms. Agee play an intense game of "What Word Describes Me Best".

Chang e s

ACL by the

number

1. Seniors Paige Ostos and Dane McCollum watch Coheed and Cambria. 2. Junior Jenna D'Aniello stays upbeat despite the downpour of rain. 3. Seniors Becca Elam and Chelsea Smith get refreshments to help beat the heat. 4. ACL goers frolick in the mud.

$3 WATER BOTTLE PONCHO

$10

$20 BAND TEE SHIRT CONVINIENT PARKING

$30

$100

NEW PAIR OF TENNIS SHOES

3-DAY PASS

$200

$200,000 NEW GRASS

PEARL JAM APPEARANCE FEE

$2.5 Million

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Rock Out Austin City Limits Music Festival

Featuring over 130 live bands on eight stages, The Austin City Limits Music Festival has grown to be one of the top music festivals in the country. The annual three-day event is held at Zilker Park and is sponsored by C3 Productions. Normally the weather is unbearably hot, but this year the festival started out with wonderfully cool temperatures on Friday, but then was hit with a downpour of rain on Saturday and part of Sunday. The rain quickly turned the festival and the grass that C3 had donated into a muddy mess. But a little bit of mud didn't hinder festival goers. Music lovers braved the rainy and Left: Senior Katherine Foster watches Phoenix from atop a friend's shoulder during one of the few sunny moments of the weekend.

muddy conditions and continued on. Some festival goers even began swimming and playing in the mud. The performers put on shows that made attendees forget the poor conditions. Passion Pit even encouraged the audience to turn the show into a muddy dance pit. Overall the festival went off without a hitch. After the festival the big question on everyones mind was "what would happen to the brand new grass?". C3 and the City of Austin waited it out for 3-4 weeks and then decided to reopen the Great Lawn at Zilker Park. The grass wasn't back to normal right away, however it wasn't ruined completely. Overall ACL 2009 was a great success and gave all attendees an experience they will not soon forget.

Favorite Sho

2009?

PEARL JAM

BASSNECTAR

STS9

JOHN LEGEND

5. The major trend this year at ACL was rain coats and umbrellas, a result of the somewhat expected downpour that happened on Saturday.

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Above: Seniors Alex Abbott and Tamara Raimi-Zlatic stay under an umbrella to keep dry.

PASSION PIT

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My Mac computer is a lot faster than my old PC and never freezes. -Geneva Clardy, Senior

My PC works perfectly fine and I wouldn't trade it for any for any Mac. - Brianna Braley, Sophomore

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Right: Junior Collin Fish uses his Dell laptop in school everyday. "I'm definitely a PC," Collin stated.

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mac vs.

fast

facts According to most studies, over 20% of all the personal computers in use today are Macs.

Battle of the computers... which would you choose?

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Prices on Apple Computers tend to be slightly higher than similarlypriced PC models.

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More competition gives the user a variety of choices because many companies build PCs including manufacturers like IBM, Dell, Compaq, Sony, HP, etc.

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More companies rely on PCs for large file sharing and major networking due to more flexibility in this area. 

according to suite101.com

Windows based laptops are more widely used that Macintosh - and still preferred by most people.

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More software is available for Microsoft computers because it is a more popular system.

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Freshman Roy Arias and Junior Michael Krumholz posing as the Mac and PC guys from the TV commercial.

Left: Senior Allie Levitan and Junior Akira Conley work on speech and debate using their Apple laptops.

Above: Junior Hannah Bones uses her laptop PC at home, while listening to music on her Apple iPod.

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