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Over 3 million students graduate from U.S. high schools every year, approximately 900 thousand of whom are from Colorado. For all kids, achieving a higher education is an opportunity that can help lead to a more prosperous life. However, for some students who are undocumented immigrants, the future can become a little fuzzy. This is where the ASSET bill comes into place to help undocumented high school students get into college. Senate Bill 33, or the ASSET bill, was debated and in the senate on February 22. The bill passed on a voice vote and is expected to pass to the House.

The ASSET bill will allow undocumented students, who currently pay out-of-state tuition, to pay in-state tuition provided they can meet certain criteria required. These requirements are very simple and would open the door up to a lot of students looking to go to an in-state college.

The first requirement is that these students must have attended a Colorado high school for at least three years. If they don’t go to a Colorado school, then the criteria is already killed.

This brings up the second requirement, which warrants that the students must earn their GED in order to receive the benefits of the bill. That seems simple enough to understand, right?

The third criterion demands students to be admitted into an instate college that they have applied for. Being admitted into the college shows that they have the possibility to achieve, and have been given the opportunity.

The fourth and final criterion requires that students are moving through the immigration system and must seek lawful presence as soon as possible.

Many high school students will receive benefits from this and will have a much greater opportunity than without the bill. All Colorado schools will be affected by the bill, in particular, a Weld County school— Eaton High School.

EHS has approximately 5 to 15 undocumented students who

would be affected by the bill. School Counselor Marcy Sanger said, “It’s exciting. If passed, the bill will bring opportunities to kids who want them.”

This will give illegal immigrants the right to go to college and pay in-state tuition. Also, Sanger said that “these students are very bright and could make a difference. This is really great and makes things possible.”

These students are very bright and could make a difference.

-Marcy Sanger

Student Leticia Lopez-Varela (13) expressed her support for the act, saying that she feels that it should pass. Although Lopez-Varela has her papers and is documented, many of her friends don’t have their papers.

Lopez-Varela said, “So many people that don’t have papers are really smart that can do something good for the U.S.” She said many people become affected in negative ways because they can’t receive a solid opportunity.

Another part of the ASSET bill, the DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act), has been a topic of debate for 3 three years. This was another proposal by Sen. Orin Hatchand and Sen. Richard Durbin to give illegal immigrants a chance to succeed in today’s society.

The act would have allowed undocumented students conditional legal status and eventual citizenship provided that they meet the following requirements: they must have been brought to the USA before they turned 16, they must be younger than 35, they have to have lived in the US continuously for five years, they must graduate from a US High

school or obtain a GED, they must have good moral character with no criminal record, and they must attend two years of college or enlist in the military for two years. The DREAM Act, however, failed in 2010.

Even though this bill has many positives going for it, there are still bad effects that could come from implementing this bill as well.

Although selection of kids who aren’t legal seems obvious, being undocumented is still the biggest problem.

Many people feel very strongly in opposition to illegal immigrants because they haven’t earned their right to become American. Supportors, however, advocate that they were brought by their parents, and have an American background. Even though they have been influenced

by American ideals, they still are considered illegal. Also, the possibility of these students receiving an education and then returning back Mexico takes away any benefits that would come from giving them the chance at an education.

Even with the college education, the lack of necessary paperwork means that they are hard pressed to find a job to meet their education in America. The United States would be allowing immigrants to raise taxes and debt totals, only to increase the economy of Mexico. Another point to confirm is that some of the immigrants may have a very bright future, but for some others it’s a different story.

Marlenne Ferman (13), a student of student at Eaton, however, has very good grades and does look to have a promising future if it weren’t for her undocumentation.

Ferman said, “The ASSET bill is a fair option for those who live in the state in which they are going to College or University.” Coming out of college, Ferman wants to go to NJC to get a certificate as an emergency medical technician and after, go to UNC to get a major in psychology.

This bill makes it more attainable for her to reach her goals.

Even though this bill may only make a difference for a select few, it can still make a difference in the future for those who hope go further into College and in the world.

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Jones’s advising class displays the card sent to them from Heifer International. From left to right Anna-Mette Boll, Aarika Bookhamer, Luis Maldonado, Sylvia Renfroe, Jose Rios, Dylan Ethridge, Tony Aguirre, Jake Nelson, Cynthia Garcia.

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An Eaton Junior advising class worked together to give back to society and help those who are in dire need. Last semester, Deirdre Jones’s advising class put aside their pocket change to donate nearly $200 to Heifer International. The Heifer project provides families in third-world countries with the means to make a living. Heifer operates under the principle of “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime.” With this in mind, Jones’s advisees purchased three flocks of chicks to give to families in need in poverty-stricken countries.

The families then raise a flock of chicks in order to provide eggs, meat for their diet, and more chicks to help another family get started on the road to financial independence. “The neat thing about Heifer,” Jones said, “is that the families who receive the assistance from Heifer must agree to then help another family. It’s an exponential thing. People helping others.” With these flocks of chickens, a family who was living in poverty can now feed their children eggs and poultry, and the gift is renewable because a portion

of the chickens will always be kept to reproduce. The families receive training from the Heifer Project when their flock arrives. This small act of kindness goes a long way to break the cycle of poverty for people who struggle on a day-to-day basis. The Heifer program offers many animals that may be donated at will--something as small as seeds for crops all the way up to larger animals such as cattle may be purchased and given to the people.

Heifer has created a program so that animals can be purchased in place of giving Christmas gifts to a person who already “has everything.” The person will receive a Christmas card from Heifer saying, “A flock of chicks has been donated in your name to a family in poverty.” The advising class wants to continue to donate next year so that many more people can be helped. Next year, their goal is to raise enough money to earn a larger animal such as a heifer or even a water buffalo.

Dylan Ethridge (14), who took charge of counting the money each week said, “I can’t believe we were able to help three families earn a living...simply from our throwaway change. It just goes to show that a little kindness can go a long way.”

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people do still bring guns onto the district’s beliefs. property. The school shooting at Kaufman, too, said that the policy In order to more effectively Sandy Hooke Elementary School currently in place is not ideal. He protect schools and their occupants, made this apparent. Renfroe said, said that no-weapon zonesRepublican senator Scott Renfroe “It’s obvious that what we’re doing -such as schools, churches, sponsored a bill during the first now isn’t working. You can ban as government buildings, and week of the legislative session many things as you want but they’re theaters--create a vacuum of 2013 that would going to break the law.” that provides a “soft target” allow school district Renfroe pointed out the for people who want to do employees, if case of the Aurora theater bad things. properly permitted, shooting. He said the Kaufman said that if it to carry handguns theater was picked because were a safety issue threatening on school grounds. it was a gun-free zone, the students, staff, school, Renfroe said that “and that theater is only or community, he would he sponsored the 90 seconds away from the absolutely take action to protect bill because of his police department. Look at them by shooting the intruder. past experience on the tragedy that occurred in He suggested that as a precaution, Renfroe the Eaton Board of those 90 seconds.” additional training could be offered Education. Renfroe said, “I was Renfroe said that he would feel by police to ensure optimum safety. on the Eaton School Board during that his children, who Kaufman said, “As long the tragedy of Columbine, and attend Eaton schools, as you have people with obviously we went through our would be much safer permits, they should safety and looked at what was in if their teachers were have proper training and place to make our school safe.” He permitted to carry background checks. If said that ever since then he has gone guns. He said, “I realize the government has done back and “looked at what we looked that not every teacher its due diligence, they at on the board trying to make would want to carry, or should be safe to carry things safer.” Renfroe said that he be qualified to, but the anywhere.” wanted to “allow employees the school could require History teacher Tom Trotter opportunity granted by our Second additional training to Trotter took an opposing Amendment to protect themselves.” ensure they were qualified and viewpoint. Trotter, a war veteran, Renfroe said he realizes that trained to handle it.” said, “I don’t care how well-trained schools do take certain Assistant Principal, they are. It’s stupid.” measures to protect Rick Kaufman, had Trotter said he was strongly themselves from violence, similar thoughts on opposed to the bill. Trotter said that but, as Renfroe said, “We the bill. Kaufman, with the implementation of this advertise our schools as a gun who has his own bill, “more innocent people would free zone, but criminals don’t permit to carry, said end up getting shot than saved.” He observe the law, and they’re he does favor the bill, said that in high-stress situations, not going to observe the law.” but his opinion is in even fully-trained officers don’t Despite laws against no way an indication end up shooting the right person firearms on school grounds, of the school’s or the many times. He said, “Studies Kaufman featureeditor

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A bill allowing gay couples to enter into a civil union passed in Colorado by the Senate Monday, Feb. 18. The Senate voted 21-14 with only one Republican voting yes, Senator Ellen Roberts. The Democratcontrolled Senate and House of Representatives made for an easy win on this bill. Similar bills have been introduced in previous years, but due to a past

heavy Republican presence the bills were always shut down.

Colorado and five other states now support civil unions. Nine states provide marriage licenses to same-sex couples, while three other states have samesex laws pending. The House is voting today and the bill is expected to pass where it will then be signed by Governor Hickenlooper in March and put into effect by May. Students at EHS voiced

their own opinions on this controversial subject to defend both sides of the fence. Senior Jill Martin (13) said, “If [gay couples] want to be in love, that’s fine, but I don’t think it should publicly be displayed.

It’s just hard to sit there and say I’m okay with it.” Whereas Cassie Maack (13) said, “Marriage is a right that should be granted to everybody regardless of their sexual orientation.”

show that people under fire, even based on the bill. Wright (pro) said though they are very well-trained, she could foresee possible lawsuits don’t shoot their intended target.” against schools. Versoi (con) said Should an event like that this bill could provide an easier this happen in the opportunity for students to get classroom, a misfire their hands on guns. He said, “They could mean the life wouldn’t even need to bring their of a student. As own guns, they could just beat up a Trotter put it, “High teacher and take theirs.” school kids are wiry The bill was defeated January anyway. Put two 29 after over five hours of debate. people with guns in Renfroe said that had the bill the room with them passed, it would have created a Versoi and you’d get kids deterrent. “The criminal wouldn’t jumping up and getting in the way.” know if there was one person or Other teachers are split when it one hundred in the school who comes to opinions of actually acting were armed.” on the bill if they were presented Renfroe said he was disappointed with the opportunity to shoot an the bill was defeated. “Just because armed intruder. Trotter said, “You’d your community doesn’t want it, like to think you’d be able to do doesn’t mean other communities it.” But when it comes down to it, don’t. It’s just sad they didn’t as math teacher Ken Versoi said, trust local citizens or local school boards with this decision for their “There’s no way.”

Versoi said, “First of all, I community. They wouldn’t give it to wouldn’t have a gun. But secondly, them,” Renfroe said. what if I know the kid? I’m not The bill will get one more prepared for that mentally.” chance this year. The same bill Brittney Wright, Agriculture will be introduced in the House teacher, however, had no hesitation of Representatives as HB 13-1170. when she said she would shoot an Renfroe does not have high hopes for the bill, though. He intruder if he came said, “We were pretty into her classroom with confident it wouldn’t do a gun. She said, “If well in the Senate, and it they were threatening will die in the House also.” my students, I would Renfroe said he would in a heartbeat.” consider running the bill Teachers on both again next year, “especially sides of the argument, considering the number though, admit to the of teachers who have told possible ramifications me they like this bill.” that could emerge Wright

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Foxx, Waltz off the chain in Django

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Despite the gore and over bloody scenes, Django: Unchained has achieved action/drama status mixed with comedy and a love story to boot. A movie can not be any less gory or bloody when it’s about two bounty hunters, killing for money, in pre-Civil War times. Set in the South, Jamie Foxx stars as Django who is freed by bounty hunter Christoph Waltz portraying a dentist Dr. Schultz. Django and Dr. Waltz set out to retrieve Django’s wife, played by Kerry Washington, from plantation owner, Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio). Director Quentin Tarantino also made a special appearance at the end, even though he did not survive Django for very long.

The humor however is not typical, joke, humor, but rather humor that it is not normally laughed at, like someone dying.

It is hard to understand that even though some one is randomly getting shot, the way this movie portrays the shooting makes it somewhat funny. The director drops the scene from seriousness to humorous before and after the person is shot to make the scene funny rather than sad. The scene still wouldn’t be sad because most of the times the shootings are aimed towards prejudice, southern overseers and even Klu Klux Klan members. Another form of funny, falling under the category of going against a stereotype or racism, happened when Django, a black former slave, rides a horse through town and everyone just stares at him. For his outfit he chose to wear a bright blue suit, making him extremely hideous.

Django does not pull off the bright blue 1700’s suit made for the people of the court, but he later finds an outfit that fits his bounty hunter profession more. Tarantino

uses satire quite often in his movies.

Like other Tarantino movies, Django: Unchained takes on despicable groups of people, such as Klu Klux Klan members and ruthless overseers Django is determined to find revenge on. The Klu Klux Klan members get in a big argument over their outfits and how they can’t see out of the bags on their heads. After they scatter because they can’t see, Django kills the lead member. Some of this same humor from Django was seen in Inglourious Bastards; however, Inglorious Bastards ridiculed Nazis instead of Southern slave owners and KKK members.

Christoph Waltz, like some of his other movies, such as Inglourious Bastards, presents his same cunning talents and acting ability to be that figure. Jamie Foxx has the ability to be any figure he wants, such as a homeless figure and musical prodigy in The Soloist and a bounty hunter. Django: Unchained, for the Academy Awards, is nominated for Best Picture, and Original Screenplay. For the Golden Globe Awards, Tarantino won Best Screenplay for his movie.

This movie is not meant for an immature audience, and parents should take caution when watching it with their children.

Tarantino focuses on blood gushing out of bodies, more than usually necessary. People should not watch this for the purpose of adding historically correct background of pre-Civil War times, but for the purpose of being entertained or having a few laughs.

The recognition this movie received could be the result of instead of Tarantino focusing on the movie’s historical correctness, he focused on the movie itself and the story he created. Tarantino in many of his movies has taken serious time frames in history and transformed them into something funny, unlike anything any director has done before.

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Left to right: Jayla Jarnagin, Ryan Lawhead, Garrett Coalson, Emily Willier, Ryan Koehler, Kortney Lockey, Tyler Zinc, Laynee Hager (15), Tony Aguirre, Morgan Schumacher (14); Rachel Selby, Bailey Naibauer (13), Brittany Pierce (14), Jordan Angus, Sallie Croissant (13).

Students get groovy at MORP Creative t-shirts and fancy jeans all flowed into the school fashionably late, Saturday night, Feb. 2 for MORP. The dance floor, though typical, was inactive aaronmiller webeditor until the DJ spoke out, “I’ve had a lot of requests for this, so you all better get out here and dance or I’m going to change it!” “The Wobble,” by V.I.C, bounced the school as smiles and moves filled the room. The party continued as the song transitioned into “Gangnam Style” by PSY (Words cannot explain the exotic dance moves that were attempted during this foreign song). The night wasn’t all perfect. The wrestling team had a tournament which lasted much longer than expected. Halfway through the night, wrestlers united with their disappointed dates to finish what they had left of the dance. Though the music that was played was upbeat and kept the floor moving, the DJ seemed to want to play a couple of the songs multiple times. There may have been an unknown reason for this, but it’s not typical for a DJ to play songs multiple times.

“Playing the same songs multiple times was one thing, but the transitions between songs was what made the DJ sound bad” said Tucker Goodwine (15). Goodwine said he enjoyed the dance regardless of how the DJ played his music, but he felt the music could have been better mixed. It doesn’t take a whole lot of magic to make a bad night turn into fun. This came true for Halei Moody (14) and Alex Patterson (14). The two both had difficulties going into the dance that should have prevented the night from being a blast.

Moody went throughout the day really sick, but that didn’t stop her from getting out of bed to come to the dance. Patterson had been recovering from back surgery from the month before. “The struggles were showing in our dance skills, but the night was fun either way” said Moody (14). Despite the headache and the crutches, the pain wasn’t stopping these two from getting on the dance floor and being there with their friends. High school dances are not about the problems, they are about the feeling of being with friends and dancing to music.

The night had its issues, but even students like Patterson and Moody could still find the meaning out of the night.

Left to right: Jasmine Inda (14), Britten Abbott (13); Hailee Hernandez, Justice Muro, Lauren Schriner, Emily Pennington, Taylor Dorsey (15), Madeline Shelton, Alex Patterson, Halei Moody (14).

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Longwell, Delgado� excel�in�music�world concert was a “life changing experience.”

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As the first male from Eaton High School to earn a spot in the Colorado All-State Choir, Marcus Longwell (13) has become a historical figure in EHS. On February 9, Longwell performed with over 500 of the top singers in the state at the Wells Fargo Theatre in Denver.

In October of the previous year Longwell, along with a few other EHS students, auditioned in an effort to earn their spot in the AllState Choir.

Longwell was the only student from EHS to make the cut. He began rehearsing his songs as soon as he received them and he practiced his songs “about an hour to two hours every day,” his favorite song being “Johnny Schmoker” arranged by James Rodde.

Eaton High School Choir Director Christina Contreras said that she could not pick a favorite song, but the song “If,” composed

by Christopher Aspaas, made a large impact on her. It was during the months before the concert, Longwell said he was most excited to have the opportunity to sing with people who are passionate about their music, just like he is.

Before the concert, Longwell spent two days rehearsing with the other choir members. The first night of rehearsal, they were in the practice room at Metro State University. The second night was spent in one of the side room of the Colorado Convention Center.

The students were not able to

practice on the actual stage until the day of the concert. Under the direction of Dr. Christian Aspaas, the men’s choir spent most of its time working together to perfect the songs they were given.

According to Longwell the songs were very difficult because his “interpretation was a lot different than what the director thought,” especially when it came to tempo.

His favorite part of the experience was “really hard to pick.” But he was most excited to be surrounded by other guys that were really dedicated to their music.

Contreras agreed with Longwell and said that she was amazed that the students there were so intense.

“You could hear a pin drop they were so focused.” She said it was “an honor part of that choir,” especially being surrounded by over 120 other young men that are so dedicated to their music.

When he first arrived at the event Longwell said he felt very nervous because he was surrounded by “a lot of talent” which he did not expect. He spent most of his free time with his roommates. He said that they were all really cool and he had a lot of fun. His other group of choice was the bass two’s because they had the same part as he did, and typically you bond with the people of the same part. The

a chill run down his spine when they hit the electrifying last notes.

When Longwell commented on his time with the All-State Mens Choir, he said that he “grew exponentially as a singer.” He did not regret the time or effort he put in. Longwell’s advice to all upcoming singers in EHS is that if they are planning on trying out then do and even if they are not planning on doing so they should anyway because they will not regret it.

is “very difficult” but in it he finds his favorite songs. He is excited to help the other band members “do it well,” meaning to help perform to the best of their abilities. He is proud to be the only member in EHS this year to make all four audition bands. He believes that his position in the band is great because it “shows potential for the future.” When he first decided that he wanted to audition for all four bands, he thought it would be a great opportunity to become a better trombone player. Being able to perform such a wide variety

Delgado�takes�it�all� Jose Felipe Delgado (15) is the only Eaton High School student to make every audition band offered during this school year.

From Patriot League Honor Jazz band to Combined League Honor Orchestra, as well as Patriot League Honor band and Combined League Honor band, Delgado’s style of trombone playing spans over a wide variety. Luckily each of the four concerts spread across a lengthy time span so he could prepare for each thoroughly. His variety of playing also expands to the multiple bands that EHS offers. EHS Band director Phuong Nguyen said that Delgado “did a really good job. It’s not easy getting into those bands.”

The most difficult audition for Delgado was the Combined League Honor band. Combined League Honor band also happens to be the most difficult for Delgado to prepare for. Delgado said that his favorite type of music to play is orchestra because “it’s something different.” While Orchestra is his favorite, he was most excited to earn his spot in the Patriot League Honor Jazz band. The jazz music

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of music gives Delgado a higher chance of receiving a scholarship in his later years of high school.

“Next year it will be All-State Band,” said Delgado. He suggests that if given the opportunity all band students should audition.

He is excited to see where his music takes him in the future.

Above: Marcus Longwell (13) poses in the choir room. After submitting a video audition, he earned a spot on the Men’s All-State Choir team.

Below: Jose Felipe Delgado (15) plays his trombone that helped him into several honor bands across Colorado.

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For many people at EHS, computers seem to always be down and technology is the last thing people really want to care about. However, for Freshman Remington Brown (16), computers are a lifelong passion and escape.

It’s just like any sport or hobby-when someone has a love for what they do it doesn’t seem like work at all. Remington has a unique personality for technology that only a few people have. In the time Remington is working on finishing a new computer project, he says, “Whenever finishing a piece, it feels like I accomplished a lot.” For a lot of people, that can sometimes be hard to say.

HOW COMPUTERS WORK

So people begin to ask the question, what exactly does he do?

The answer to that is Remington buys and constructs his own personal computers. This way he can experience technology and get to see how computers work, from building them from the ground up.

When he buys the different parts, he puts all of the components together to form a computer. By doing this process, Remington becomes more and more familiar with how to put a computer together. Remington said, “I’m definitely pro (computers). I don’t believe that technology can be too advanced.”

Remington has always been interested in building and maintaining computers ever since his elementary years. When he was awestruck at the sight of how cool technology was, Remmington said he felt like he wanted to take it further and further. Eventually this turned into a passion for him: to build computers and see how a computer actually

works.

As a result, Remington has become more knowledgeable of technology, and preps himself for a future of involving computers.

Hopefully, Remington will be able to use his computer skills now to gain a good paying job in the future. With the solid support of his dad, Remington has no regrets or friction about his passion.

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

Although it seems to most people if it would be a haul to do something as complicated as building a computer, it really isn’t as bad as it would seem, Remington explained. The process in which Remington builds his computers starts from a really basic idea. First Remington decides what he really wants to do with the computer such as gaming, working, or being really fast and responsive. Once a decision is made, he then digs into research on the components. This way he can be able to make a clear and precise decision that will help him make the best possible choice of a new

computer to construct. Next, Remington gathers ideas and makes a clear cut decision what type of computer parts to buy, not to mention he usually buys it all himself. After all the parts and shipments (usually from online) come in, it’s time to put the parts together. Remington acquires everything needed to set up his new computer in his own room, and gets started on the project. Inside of Remington’s room, he has a huge TV screen that is connected to his computer Remington jokingly explained, “It Photos by Adam Schott

helps to know what you’re doing.”

Seeing as how computer work can be a complicated process, Remington expects to take advanced classes at EHS that will help him further his general knowledge. Being able to do math, science, and relatively all subjects helps result in a vaster knowledge of everything.

One class Remington said that he was particularly interested in is becoming a tech intern.

LOOKING FORWARD In doing this, Remington can ultimately be involved in exactly his area of expertise.

Although the skill of knowing how to work with computers matters, it doesn’t matter as much as having a passion for it, being

a straight “A” student doesn’t hurt Remington at all.

Although computers seem to be his topic of interest, Remington also has a keen feel for business management. Remington said that it was another possible career choice for him. He explained, “I will definitely go to college, probably locally, and probably pursue the business management that goes along with computers.”

Going to college for Remington makes pursuing a career field with computers a much simpler process than without it. In ten years from now, Remington hopes to be either working for a big time company such as Intel, Dell, HP, or managing his own personal business. Whatever choice or road taken, Remington’s bright personality is sure to intrigue many people, and inspire his future work. In a field of perceived complication, Remington wants to be successful and not let people tell him otherwise about his dream.

Every time he gets on a computer, Remington knows that the world and every tool he needs is only a click away.

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eras, creating a teacher presence in the halls, or just watching out for the students--there is only so much he can do about it “unless the student being bullied comes to me.” Because of this, he encourages students to advocate for themselves.

Similarly, school counselor Tara Kaysen said that “If students would choose to take a stand, it could really change the dynamic of bullying.”

She said she believes that the most important person in a bullying situation is the bystander. If they would help to stand up for each other, bullying would be less of an issue. Social media has also become a large issue in the area of bullying. Kaysen says that bullying through the social media creates distance between students. Nationally, 32 percent of students say that online bullying is where the majority of bullying occurs.

Based on the definition of bullying 55 percent of kids said they know someone who has been bullied through social media. In EHS, of the students that said they were bullied, over half said that they were bullied through a social media. Out of all the students that took the survey, the three top issues they say kids are bullied for are relationships (110), physical appearance or defects (124), or for a rumor or embarrasing issue (251). Several students volunteered to share their own personal stories of bullying and those appear below.

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eople needed to know about f bullying. I have been excesvulgar names. I have told some close friends about what has o me. I have felt like causing elf because of being bullied. I bullying goes on at Eaton High most people know. I think ied because they are different.

d know that I tried commit suicide in ont of my mom.

A lot of it has been online. Snapchat has to be the worst that I’ve experienced.

You can take a picture and draw on it, like inappropriate hand gestures and stuff. They do the picture in a mean context, not what is meant for. I’ve only told my sister about it.There is a fair amount of bullying that goes on at school. I think at some point everybody has been bullied.I think bullying is more accessible.

...you‛d see I am a very understanding person

I’ve never told anyone about this. I always felt sad and mad. Why should I change myself ? I see people bullied every now and then. I see people get made fun of. People are bullied because they are different. I think bullying at Eaton High School isn’t as bad as bullying at other schools.

...you‛d know I‛m a nice person that doesn‛t pick on anyone, treats people how they should be treated and doesn‛t judge others by what they look like.

Three�Steps� to�handling�� bullies 1. Know that your not alone -bullying happens to a lot of kids -that does not make it okay 2. Be a self-advocate -speak up for yourself!

-make an action plan 3. Assert your rights -you have have the right to be safe at school -Talk to an adult For information on handling bullies go to: pacerteensagainstbullying.org

I had a really good friend that was bullied on Facebook because she was dating this guy and she drank bleach because of it. It went past cyber bullying: these people would call and leave her hateful messages. She had to go to the hospital because the bleach burned her throat.

You think cyber bullying doesn’t matter because it is over the computer, but in all reality it hurts.

I remember having no friends in first grade because of the way I dressed. Yeah, I have felt like causing harm to myself because of bullying and stuff.

I feel like there is a lot more text bullying than face-to-face bullying at Eaton High School. But to be honest Eaton is a really good school, but there is still bullying. There is no way to get rid of it. Isn’t it sad to think that these are the kids you know that are getting bullied?

...you‛d know that I‛ve tried to kill myself twice.

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Red Ink Staff Box Editor-in-Chief..............normaloya Sports Editor...........carterwilliams Feature Editor...............averyjones

February 28, 2013

Senate bill 9: averyjones featureeditor

Stop. Pop. & Roll

So we’re going to implement guns in schools in order to reduce Opinion Editor..............reecekothe gun violence? Please tell me I’m not the only one seeing the irony here.

News Editor......................erincarney Senate Bill 13-009 was proposed to prevent shootings and other violence Web Editor..................aaronmiller at schools, but the only thing it could possibly prevent is an entire generation of graduates choosing teaching Ad Manager...............chrisdawkins careers—at least, count me out.

If you wanted to reduce drug Staff Reporters use at schools, you wouldn’t let ...............................................tanneralm teachers start bringing meth to school. You’d keep it banned and crack down on security. You would .............................................adamschott ensure that there was a complete and utter absence of any sort of drugs in .............................................stefanieuntiedt school. You’d keep the accessibility to students to an absolute minimum.

So what makes guns any different?

Adviser..........................deirdrejones Just like drugs, firearms can be The Red Ink is a public forum, detrimental to the lives of students. school-sponsored and student generated, which enJust like drugs, some people feel courages the free exchange of ideas and information. comfortable carrying them. Sounds All opinions made in the exercise of freedom of pretty comparable. Guns should follow the same restrictions. They should be speech or press are the sole opinions of the writers completely banned from schools. and are If schools were to allow guns, in no way to be considered the opinions of Eaton the possible repercussions would High School, administration, Board of Education, be innumerable. In the first place, or Eaton School District. The Red Ink strictly students will get it in their heads that adheres to School Board Policy JCEA and Colothere are guns available in the school. rado Revised Statute 12-1-120. The Red Ink is a From this realization could stem a few different trains of thought. There member of the Colorado High School could be students who could take it as Press Association, Journalism Education Associaa challenge—prove that the presence tion, and Quill and Scroll. of firearms is no deterrent to them.

It could provide not just motive but

opportunity for students to easily get their hands on firearms. It could plant a seed of fear in the students that school is no longer a safe environment. All of these possibilities stem just from the knowledge that there are guns at school.

The consequences that could emerge from the actual use of these guns are frightening to say the least.

Should a gunman actually enter a classroom in which a teacher has a concealed weapon, things could go terribly, terribly awry once that teacher takes matters into his or her own hands. I understand that the bill requires that teachers must have a license to carry and must, therefore, be educated in gun handling. However, no amount of training or education can prepare you for the moment when an armed gunman enters your classroom threatening your students. Asking a teacher to keep his or her composure and mental clarity to remember exactly what to do in that situation is not likely.

It is unrealistic to expect anyone to remain rational in a situation involving an armed intruder and children. The risk of students getting hurt now doubles because the gunman is not the only danger in the room. Now there are two armed threats to worry about.

Should the teacher fire at the gunman, the likelihood of missing the target increases due to the extreme stress of the situation. Who is to say that the teacher’s misfire wouldn’t accidentally hit a frantic student? The emotional

guilt that comes from hurting a student would plague that teacher for the rest of his or her life. But say by some miracle, the teacher actually did hit the gunman. He or she would still have shot another human being. The guilt that comes from taking a human life would be post-traumatic to say the least, despite the fact that the killing was for a just cause.

Not to mention the law suit that would inevitably come from the families of students affected. The teacher, the school, and the district could be held legally liable. Scenario 1: The teacher really does hit his target shooting the gunman. The gunman’s family, or he himself, assuming the high likelihood he survives, could sue on grounds of infliction of harm, hospital bills, therapy, etc.

Scenario 2: The teacher fails to hit the gunman, or worse yet, freezes and is held responsible for failing to protect the children. Scenario 3: The teacher misses his target, and hits nobody. Students in that classroom would still be traumatized for life from a horrendous event like a school shooting. And now there is someone else open to blame for their distress-the teacher. Scenario 4: The teacher misses his target and instead hits a student. That student’s family would sue without question. In situations where a child is hurt—whether physically or mentally—families always look for someone or something

to hold responsible. You can bet that the families of the students in that classroom will find somebody to blame—the teacher—in order to ease the pain of the knowledge that their child experienced a traumatizing ordeal. The compensatory and punitive damages the teacher and school could be sued for are numerable. The minute a teacher pulls a gun in a classroom, he or she becomes a threat, even if the intent was to protect.

And then there is always the consideration that in several cases of school shootings the gunman is a student. Are you going to tell me that a teacher is going to shoot a kid he or she knows? I sincerely doubt that. And I don’t blame them one bit. Who would? But this hesitation would just cause more danger. Feelings for the shooter would interfere with determination to protect the students.

Like teaching isn’t stressful enough as it is—with a bill like SB 13-009, here’s what I envision for the future as a teacher: A degree in English, a certification in education, and a mandatory gun safety training course.

Let’s just kiss future generations of educators goodbye. Who would want to be teacher? No scenario exists in which an armed teacher in a school could turn out to be a good thing. Teacher or not, no one should ever be allowed to bring firearms into a school—no matter his or her credentials.

The article published is offensive and extremely inappropriate for a high school audience. Playing opossum, verbose language, self-abuse, forced expulsion of waste, agitations via eye contact, impulsive changes in volume, feeding the bully, moving in elliptical patterns, and flattery are not effective ways of combating such a serious problem. What’s more: I am not the only one who has had complaints about the article’s inappropriately humorous nature. I have heard several other people that have had the same problem with such a mockery of a serious issue like bullying. Would a published issue ever make jokes about ways in which one can beat cancer or suicide? No. This article is a

channel for the cancer of bullying to grow. It is appalling to me that in such an emotionally unstable environment as high school that the leaders that students so respect could beat those who actually encounter the cancer that is bullying down in the way that the article does. I will not say I have never bullied someone else—I have. I have been guilty of this disgusting act and it brings me shame to think that I have ever been a part of it, but I have.

I have, and I know what it is like both to bully and be bullied; neither one has a positive result. The Red Ink staff, of all people, should know this after the survey we all took. However, I have done my best to make amends as I have finally come to the realization

of how serious this is. I hope the Red Ink staff will do the same in this issue.

To title an article with the hope that a victim of bullying seeks and make it a mockery of it is disgusting. It is bullying. Shame on the Red Ink staff and shame on Eaton High School.

However, that is not all that can be drawn. You will have noticed this issue presents the serious nature of bullying and its effects on students.

I believe that this amendment brings to light a very important aspect of humor that we all struggle with: when is it okay to joke around about sensitive topics? It all comes down to your audience. Who are you telling it to? Bullying becomes bullying when you tell inappropriate jokes

to an inappropriate audience. For example, high school is a place for the cultivation of our futures. However, it doesn’t come for free. Many students are victims of bullying and are extremely sensitive to humor that some other students may not respond to in the same way. Therefore, it is inappropriate for the Red Ink staff to publish to an audience of high school students in both categories. I admit the line is gray and I have crossed it time and time again. We all have. But I feel like this article is a perfect largescale representation of how careless our humor can be. Know the target of your humor; it’s the difference between a simple joke and bullying.

—Marcus Longwell

Letter to the Editor:Bullying a serious issue To the Students of EHS: I am writing to the Eaton Red Ink on behalf of the many victims of bullying in regards to the article on bullying that was published in the last issue. Personally, I have been on both ends of the situation, so I understand the effects of bullying for either side—none of which are positive. That being said, bullying is a very serious issue, and unfortunately, that seriousness has taken so long to strike me and many other people.

Being a student of EHS, I thought this was understood especially by the Red Ink staff as we all filled out a survey prior to the writing of the article making a mockery of bullying.

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February 28, 2013

GUN CONTROL CON

PRO

Desperation Day Dates averyjones

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Gun control is a major issue in America. Firearms are the First Amendment right as well as a hobby and lifestyle for many people. Murder rates in America are higher than most democratic countries purely because of the immense freedom of gun owners. In America over 10,000 murders are committed with firearms every year, but in Great Britain--which has all guns outlawed (except antique guns and air guns)-there are only 14 murders with firearms each year.

Statistics about reduced gun violence in the UK disprove the bumper sticker argument “If guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns.” Very little is limiting what kind of gun a person can own. These regulations include, but are not limited to the banning of citizens owning automatic weapons as well as a .50 caliber weapon and many other laws. Workplace murders have risen almost 50 percent in the past year and murder rates have risen as much as 30 percent in some cities. Gun control should be increased because of the obvious murder increases as well as increased crimes in general due to the complete freedom that gun owners have. Gun laws have had very few changes since they were first established over 200 years ago in 1791. The Firearms Owners Protection Act established in 1986 made the sales of firearms even easier for stores and resales for owners. Overall these laws have only made it easier for one to own an unlicensed firearm. In 68 percent of murder cases, firearms are the tool used to commit the murder. If more strict gun laws were established, murder rates would do down. In 1998, when firearms were banned in the United Kingdom, the murder rate dropped by 30 percent by 2009. The United Kingdom has experienced one mass murder since the gun ban since the firearms ban was initiated as opposed to the United States 5 mass murders since the time of the ban. Britain has almost half the crime rate as America with around only 6,500 crimes with America at over 11,000 crimes. Making guns illegal in Britain allows for less violent crimes to occur less often; it would absolutely work for America as well if it was applied with the same sternness and force as the British government. Clearly gun violence in America is so high due to leniency of gun laws and irresponsibility of salesmen. Guns only pose a problem in this country.

Out of all the issues the government could be dealing with they have decided to concentrate on an issue that infringes the Constitutional rights given to Americans. If Congress passes a law that bans the sale of high powered automatic arms, along with .50 caliber guns, the US will slowly begin a downward slide into a complete ban on firearms. Eventually the government will pass laws to regulate all guns similar to the way England has outlawed all type of guns except shotguns. They are currently working to eliminate people owning those as well. A gun is not a weapon. It is a tool that can become a weapon when it is used against a person to gain an advantage in self defense.

It is understandable that society is upset with people owning guns because of the tragedies that have come from a gunman turning a gun into a weapon. But it is also understandable to see that if guns are taken away, these people who want to cause harm to other people will find another means of doing so without the use of guns. It is morally repugnant to take away the constitutional rights of all Americans because of the deplorable acts of a few people. The crime caused by guns is not the gun’s fault; it is the fault of the criminal firing the gun. Washington D.C. is currently, by law, considered a gun-free zone, yet there are 12 firearm murders per 100,000 persons in D.C. alone. These figures simply go to prove that, even with laws in place to limit gun violence, there will still be gun violence which has been proven because there are still multiple cases of illegal gun violence in Washington D.C.. The laws that the government are trying to put in place would only work in an idealized society where people followed the laws, but that is not how people live. People constantly test the boundaries around them.

Before gun control

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After gun control

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As this year’s Valentine’s Day approached, many single girls out there began to fret: How can I avoid spending February 14 with a carton full of Rocky Road and a heart full of dejection? Each year, with every day that passes, the issue becomes more and more prominent until, at last, February 13 rolls around and these same girls are left desperate for their knight in shining armor, or at the very least, some gruesome specimen of the opposite sex to escort them through the day. Lucky for these girls, there will always be a multitude of men to come to their rescue. You’ve got the commitment-phobics, the womanizers, the dragon masters, the agoraphobics, and the quixotic.

1. The commitment-phobics their hermitlike caves of solitude, you

can be sure they will not have a date due to the fact that they are too afraid to go outside and meet people. You’ll have to confine your date to indoor activities, of course, but you can still have a jolly good time creating finger puppets, playing Monopoly, building giant Lego castles, playing Twister-point is, you can enjoy your Valentine’s 2. The womanizers, much like Day with someone else, fresh air or the commitment-phobics, are more not! than likely single due to the fact that they have no interest in relationships. 5. The quixotic are a real treat.

However, despite this disinterest in You’ve been waiting for years now relationships, they’re always looking for your hero to ride in on his white for a date and with a bit of luck (and stallion and sweep you off your feet. a lot of desperation), that date can be Well these are the knights in shining you on the 14th! Just be sure to have a armour who will be eager to strike out plan of action in place for the moment for a valiant cause...yours! Don’t be he starts trying to “womanize.” For intimidated by the fact that they are instance, becoming a manizer would be single because they’ve scared every a great turn-around on these players. other girl away though because this is But that sounds like something you not because of some character flaw put on a turkey sandwich, which is of sorts; it’s because of a heightened sense of adventure and a love of large probably why it hasn’t caught on. dreams. As long as you can handle 3. The dragon masters are the epicness of him, you will never tricky. They have some pretty tough experience a more exciting date!

will, like every other day of the year, be single on the 14th... and the 15th, and the 16th, and the 17th as well. Get the picture? They can’t do relationships.

They’ll be available, but don’t get your hopes up for anything other than a one-day fling because he is incapable of anything over 24 hours.

standards, but if you pass their bar, who knows how the night could go?

Dressing in medieval costumes, riding fiery steeds, having intense wizard battles, heck, you could even end up storming the castle. One thing’s for sure, you are in for one heck of a date!

4. As for the agoraphobics,

though you’ll have to seek them out in

So good luck to all you single ladies out there next year. I hope you find a real catch. May your February 14th be filled with love and company. May your Rocky Road ice cream stay put in the freezer full and unopened. But until then, I look forward to February 13, 2014. May it be the best Desperation Day yet!

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February 28, 2013

“No freedom ‘til we’re equal”

Students must take action to stop bullying

A take on marriage equality

Staff Editorial Four hundred eighty students walk down the halls of Eaton every day before school, between classes, during lunch, and at the end of the day.

If you stop and take a look around to see the conversations that go on, you’ll see that the halls are full of laughter and conversation, full of friends and acquaintances. These are the incidents you notice.

But how many of us have noticed the 115 students that are being bullied? A recent survey by the Red Ink says that roughly 50 percent of us have witnessed an incident. In a school of 480 students, 115 means every fourth person that walks by you down the hall has admitted to being bullied.

So what have you done about it? Well, turns out that only roughly 50 percent of us have actually done something to prevent or stop an incident of bullying. The other 50 percent? They just kept walking.

Here’s another figure for you: Of those kids who admitted to being the victims of bullying, 40 percent said they have considered harming themselves because of it.

So what if that student you just bumped shoulders with walking down the hall at the end of the day is one of those students? The one headed home to commit harm to themselves, one of those 46 students? Then suddenly that number seems significant, doesn’t it?

So what have you done about it? According to the

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survey, 83 percent of this high school thought that bullying was either “somewhat” to “no problem” at EHS. They need to think again. One hundred fifteen students are crying out.

You need to act.

Eaton High School is by far the best school in the state and amazing friendships are forged in these halls every day, friendships we will always remember.

But if we all just took one step out of our way to prevent bullying for the boy or girl about to go home and possibly commit harm to themselves, that would be something truly worth remembering.

High school is where students develop memories that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. We can either make those memories a burden to drag into the future or ones that bring a smile.

Does 115 matter? In a school where you know or recognize every face in these halls, 115 is a huge deal. If every student knew it was much more than a 50/50 chance of getting helped, or even noticed, think what that could do. It could change a kid’s life--that’s what.

To make Eaton aware of the amount of bully victims in Eaton High School, the Red Ink will be passing out pink awareness badges to 115 randomly selected students today, February 28.

Keep your awareness on an all-time high; these students will be in your classes, at your lunch table, and walking down the hall.

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It’s 2013. Marijuana is legal.

Kim Kardashian is pregnant.

The Lakers are losing. So far this year is proving that nearly anything is possible… Yet marriage equality—same-sex unions—is still something to dream about. Fortunately this once-distant dream is now closer to becoming a reality than ever before. Colorado is in the process of voting on a bill to legalize civil unions. If agreed upon, the law could go into effect as soon as May 1.

This once-taboo situation is now becoming a thing of the norm, which is such a great thing. And really, who’s to say otherwise?

For so long, homosexuality has been negatively judged. People claiming that this thing called love should only be between a man and woman—because apparently love is only truly felt with someone of the opposite sex, as we all have clearly seen with our parents’ failing marriages.

The term “YOLO” took the world by storm earlier this year. You only live once. It’s the truth. Happiness is not guaranteed. Finding love is not guaranteed. But when it happens—when a person finds their happiness—why should it matter if that happiness is found with someone of the same sex? Love is love. Period. Life is short. I intend on living to the fullest. I encourage everyone to do the same. Soon, in a cliché blink of an eye, this life will be gone. There is no room for a self-righteous person to think they have the right to control another person’s life. That’s why discrimination is so wrong. We do not live in a caste system with

upper and lower echelons—this is America. “Land of the Free.”

Each and every person is entitled to happiness. I feel like this is coming off incredibly redundant and now unprofessional (perhaps even less impactful) because the author is becoming a part of the story. But I feel so strongly about this subject that it’s difficult to be eloquent with my words. High school is a tough place to mature and discover what to believe in.

Opinions are constantly shoved down our naive, impressionable throats by every type of authoritative figure. Over the course of the past four years— with much help from Trotter’s thought-inducing classes—I have solidified my own beliefs.

Equally as important, though, I have realized that nothing is more important in this life than finding happiness. My heart breaks to know others will never have what we have—the opportunity to emphasize that happiness to others through marriage—simply because we were born loving the opposite sex. My heart breaks to know students fall to suicide because they’d “rather die than be who they are,” as the powerful “Same Love” song by Macklemore says.

It might just be easier to write down all of the lyrics from that song because everything in it is so accurate to how millions feel.

There is nothing fair about that.

Eaton is obviously a conservative area.

Around here, people base their lives on a religion and the book that comes with it. But that religion is not the blue print for every life, nor is that book meant to be paraphrased and knit-picked.

See, the purest form of religion is not based on hatred, but the complete opposite. It’s when words are misinterpreted that judgments are cast and groups are segregated.

Ignorance is not bliss. Bigotry is not acceptable. The world could be a beautiful, potentially perfect place if we were all equal.

I do realize that this may create some controversy. Some may think I have no place to be speaking about something so huge in a high school setting.

Some may think my opinion is invalid, or incorrect according to the Bible. Some may think I’m this pro-gay, pro-choice, promarijuana, good-for-nothing liberal going on a crazy rant as a way to go out with a bang before graduation. (And maybe the latter is partly true.) Heck, some may agree with what I’m saying. But the great thing about this country is that I have the right to voice my opinion. And with that, so do you. The Eaton Red Ink is always accepting letters-to-the-editor. In fact, it’s encouraged.

The world could be a beautiful, potentially perfect place if we were all equal.

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February 28, 2013

Wrestlers bring two third-place finishes, repeat state title

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Senior Dalton Shoop makes it two championships after pinning his way through the Pepsi Center carterwilliams sportseditor

Five wrestlers represented Eaton at the Pepsi center for the state wrestling tournament. Dalton Shoop (13) took home his second straight state championship on Saturday, Feb. 23. Shoop pinned his way through the tournament, pinning Cole Zyweic, a senior from Clear Creek in the first period in just 1 minute and 18 seconds. Shoop then had to wrestle familiar opponent Jayce Montoya from Sheridan High School. He had no problems with Montoya, pinning him in just 38 seconds. He then had a bit of a tougher task in the simi-final round when he met Jacob Ornelas of Fort Lupton. Shoop beat Ornelas earlier this season the Regional tournament, by a pin in the second period. This time was a different story. He pinned the sophomore in 1 minute and 28 seconds to advance to the finals.

Shoop had made it to his finals match for the second straight year to face Platte Canyon Senior Justice Reddick. Reddick and Shoop had never met before this match. Shoop said the suspense building up to the

match just about killed him. “I was standing in the tunnel before my match thinking, ‘I just want to hit something,’” Shoop joked.

“I pretty much just sat in the locker room by myself most of the time leading up to the match,” Shoop said, “I went and watched a few matches of my friends, but it was mostly just a waiting game.”

Shoop added that he was trying to prepare for his title match the same way he prepares for all his matches.

The match was the only one that went out of the first period, but Shoop again got a pin, this time 1 minute and 43 seconds into the second period. Reddick shot at Shoop, and he used his great ground work that has been Shoop’s biggest asset this season. Shoop turned Reddick onto his back and got the pin to clinch his second straight state title. “I did what I always do.” Shoop said, “I wait for them to shoot and then I use my ground work to win. It worked all season and that match was no different.”

Shoop also said that he has great coaches and community support. He said he couldn’t have done it without them and thanks everyone who supported him through his journey of becoming the fourth two-time state champion in Eaton history.

In class 106, Channing Lewis (13)

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Riley Jones (14) goes to throw a move on Valley’s Everett Collins in a duel match on Feb. 4. Fifth ranked Jones manhandled Collins, winning by a tech fall after three periods.

had his last shot at a title, but fell short, coming away with third place.

Lewis pinned Gunnison sophomore Justin O’Dell in his first match, but was pinned by Tel Kelley of Alamosa in his second match. Lewis then won by tech fall against freshman Patrick Esparsen of Centauri. In his third-place match, Lewis beat Colby Duncan of Sterling 10-1 to walk away from high school wrestling with a third place finish, a mark that Lewis says he is perfectly content with.

Riley Jones (14) went into the tournament as the fourth-ranked wrestler in the class 182. Many considered Jones to be the dark horse of the class, and gave him a chance to possibly win the title. Jones

pinned his first two opponents in the first and second periods respectively.

Jones, riding his momentum, came to a road block as he faced number one ranked Jareb Aziz, a sophomore from Centauri High School. Though Jones gave a great fight, he was pinned by Aziz in the second period, effectively ending Jones’ hopes at a title. Aziz went on to win the state championship.

Jones was not done wrestling though. He then wrestled Koby Close, a senior from Buena Vista, a wrestler that Jones had beat earlier this season. Jones pinned Close in the first period, taking third place at state.

Of those, in the 152 class Cody Bean (13) and Michael Cardona (14)

did not place, but not to take away from the hard work and dedication that it takes to make it to the tournament. Bean was beat in his first match, which left it possible, but not probable for him to win a state title.

His placing seemed to be in the realm of possibilities as he won his second match against William Hickel, a junior from grand Valley. With one match away from placing, Bean fell short, getting pinned in the third period.

Cardona had a similar story in his class 160. Cardona, like Bean, lost his first match, then won his second in a pin. Cardona then, only one match from placing at least sixth, lost to senior Austin Vance of Middle Park.

Vance later went on to place fifth.

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Schriner, and Adams all swam in the 200 free relay. Hernandez, Adams, Muro, and Dorsey all swam the 400 free relay. Schriner swam in some personal events including the 100 breast and the 200 IM. Muro swam her second to best time in the 500 free. Jennifer Haley (15), an alternate for the team, said it was “fun as friends with our teammates, but as athletes, it wasn’t our best meet”. Though no one on the team had moved on to the second day of state, the morale was high and the girls had a fun day.

Rebebekah Whitaker (15) dives into the pool in a meet on Feb. 1. The Reds sent six swimmers and dives to stateto state this season.

Swimmers make a small splash at state

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February 8 was an exciting day for our Eaton Red girl swimmers.

The doors opened at 2pm at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center (VMAC) located in Thornton.

This $19.5 million facility was packed with 4-A swimmers from across the state. Lauryn Schriner (15), Justice Muro (15), Molly Adams (15), and Paitton Heltenberg (13) all swam in the 200 medley relay. Hailee Hernandez (15), Taylor Dorsey (15),

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February 28, 2013

Eaton Spring sports look to add state titles in all sports Track and field set to continue Patriot League dominance

Keri Ruff (13) throws her state-winning discuss at the state meet last seaon. Ruff looks to defend her title this season and hopefully place top three in the shot put as well.

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a pole vaulter and Shoop did as well as a thrower. For the girls, Emily Naill (14) and Brittany Pierce (14) will be competing in the short distance, and Keri Ruff (13) and Jayla Jarnagin (15) are returning state throwers. Among many up-and-coming star athletes returning, the Eaton team also lost key players such as Ryleigh Haynes (14). Due to an ACL injury Haynes obtained in volleyball, she will not be returning to track this season.

Haynes succeeded in her events ranging from the high jump to short distance and will be greatly missed due to her contribution to the team’s success taking 2nd place during last year’s season.

This year will be no exception to Eaton’s outstanding track record in the Patriot League. With strong athletes in every event, Eaton will likely excel once more. Eaton had 30 state qualifiers last season, most returning this season, pulling a key role in both the girls and boys teams.

Short distance runners Chad Foos (14) and Austin Ekeler (13)

are key assets on the boys team and are bound to do well again this year. Both Foos and Ekeler are top athletes in their events which include the 100 meter and 200 meter and will contribute greatly to the team. David Jones (14) and Dalton Shoop (14) both excel at their field events and will also give the track team an advantage.

Jones went to state last season as

they are really intense. The best times I have are those games where both teams are giving it their all and aren’t backing down.”

Nelson is one of Eaton’s pitchers, first basemen, and outfielders. While discussing his favorite part of the season, Nelson said, “My favorite thing about baseball season is the relationships I develop with my teammates.”

Burkhart added, “I play for not only the whole town of Eaton and its supporters, but the teammates that are there for me no matter what. I look forward to spending every day out there and being with them.” Family truly matters to this team and being so connected. The family atmosphere has worked for years. Having great communication has gotten this team far.

Bryce Dyer (14) throws during fielding drills last season during the week of state. The Reds went on to add a state championship last season and look to repeat this year.

of returning players from last year including number four doubles partners, Catherine Harper (15) and Bailey Naibauer (13), number three doubles player, Abigail Sanford (15), number one doubles player and state qualifier, Madeline Shelton (14), number three singles player and state qualifier, Meagan Ice (14), and number one singles

player and 4A Tri Valley player of the year, Kortney Lockey, (15).

After a successful year last season, Coach Mike Armstrong said, “Eaton’s varsity roster looks to add juniors Karen Sigg, Avery Jones, Meghan Raisley, Hayley Miller, and a Czech foreign exchange student, Anna Bezouskova.” The team has been preparing for the season for

Stacked baseball roster ready for banner on the fence emilypennington guestreporter

This coming spring, Coach Jim Danley and the Eaton Reds baseball team will be back on the field for what they say they hope will be a successful season. The Reds won the State Championship last year with a 23-4 record and hopes are high for the team to take the title once again.

Returning for his final high school season is senior Britten Abbott (13). To Abbott, this season isn’t any different than past. He said, “I’ll still come to every practice and game ready to compete.” The team also includes seniors Adam Mossberg, Marcus Longwell, and Justin Ditter, who all said they were ready to knock one last season out of the park. The juniors this year are Jake Mondragon,

Tri-Valley conference tennis trophy from 2012. The girls look to add more to the case this upcoming season.

Colton Lind, Bryce Dyer, Jake Nelson, and Caleb Johnson.

The sophomores are Lane Greiman, Brady Tedesco, Ryan Koehler, TJ Griffith, Ethan Kapperman, and Tim Been.

The freshmen are Matt Burkart and Joe and Paul Mondragon (16). Fresh on the field for his first high school season will be Burkart who played Legion B with the boys over the summer.

Burkart said he is ready for the season and all it brings. Burkart plays catcher and some shortstop.

The two games that Burkart along with junior Jake Nelson are most looking forward to are against Holy Family and Faith Christian.

Burkart said, “I am craving the opportunity to play against Faith Christian and Holy Family because

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Tennis reloads after strong 2012 campaign kortneylockey guestreporter

Eaton girls’ tennis team will reload the starting roster with familiar names and new talent. Last season the Reds took home league and a regional title. Losing five talented seniors from last season will affect the team, but their shoes will quickly be filled with five new, skilled athletes. Eaton has a slew

the past few months. Coming off of last year’s successful season’s record, the team has high expectations to carry on the momentum. The girls will open their season against the usual 4A rivalries at Windsor on March 18, and University at home on March 21. On March 22, Eaton will take on the traditional state power house at Cherry Creek.

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Girls basketball fights for third shot at state title

carterwilliams sportseditor

Austin Ekeler (13) goes up for a dunk as teammate Justin Ditter (13) looks on in the home win against rival Platte Valley on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Ekeler helped the Reds to a 11-8 (6-4) and a three game win streak to close the season.

Riding a seven game winning streak, Eaton girls went into districts against Frontier Academy on February 26. On February 19, the girls had an upset win against rival Platte Valley. Even though the girls only won by seven, they dominated every aspect of the game, outscoring Platte Valley in every quarter. The girls also out-rebounded the Broncos 3522. This Marks the fifth year in a row that the girls have beat the Broncos.

Jayla Jarnagin (15) led all scorers with 16 points on five of seven shooting. Bailey Jones (15) and Jarnagin are tied as leaders of the Reds scoring attack this year, with 6.3 points per game each.

This is followed by senior captain, Mary Brehon, scoring 5.9 points per game. The 12-7 (8-2) regular

season is the worst the Reds have had in the past three years, but still is an impressive mark, leaving the team in a great position to make it to Moby Arena in Fort Collins for the state tournament in March.

The girls, however, do have to continue to ride their win streak into the playoffs for the rest of districts, and regionals.

The times of regional games is to be announced, but the girls will most likely play on either tuesday, March 5 or wednesday, March 6, depending on seeding. Regionals, as it always has, will be played at Butler-Hancock Sports Pavilion on the Northern Colorado campus in Greeley.

State Basketball is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 14 at Moby Arena on the CSU campus.

The Reds pick up districts on Friday, March 1, against an opponent that is to be announced.

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Reds close season strong, look to ride win streak into districts, regionals carterwilliams sportseditor

After a 11-8 (6-4) regular season, the Eaton Reds boys basketball team faced off against the University Bulldogs in the first round of districts. The Reds had an up and down regular season, bouncing from win streak to losing streak that lead to an 8-8 record going into the final 2 weeks of the regular season. The Reds

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Freshman Matt Burkart (16) blows past a defender in the Reds win against their biggest rivals.

then pulled it together at the right time, riding a 3-game win streak into the postseason with wins against rival Highland, Lyons, and another win against Platte Valley.

Playing with a small lineup this season, without a true center, the Reds have given themselves the name “Eaton indoor track team.”

That is exactly how the Reds have had success this season. They try to run the floor, get fast break buckets, and play tough nose defense, trying to get into the passing lanes and create a lot of turnovers and take a lot of charges.

Britten Abbott, who leads the Reds with 13.2 points per game, also leads the Reds and is one of the best in the state at the art of taking a charge. Abbott has taken over 18 this season, which is not only the best in the Patriot League, but is also third in the state. Abbott

says that he prides himself in being active on the defensive end of the floor. “Grable just teaches good defense. If a player is out of control you make them pay.

Abbott also says that the team has as much talent as anyone in the state. The Reds say they feel like they can play with anyone, even the teams that beat them earlier in the season by big points.

If the Reds can keep their upbeat pace in games, and execute their offense the way they know they can, it isn’t out of the question to see them playing a lot of basketball at Moby Arena in Fort Collins for the state playoffs. The Reds close out districts on Friday, March 1, against an opponent that is to be announced. The reds then take to Butler-Hancock for regionals sometime next week, but the dates are not yet disclosed.

Photo by Norma Loya

Photo by Norma Loya

Mary Brehon (13) drives past a defender in a league home win against Platte Valley. The girls finished the season on a seven game win streak and earned a host at districts with a 12-7 (8-2) record.

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The Kneel Down

Photo by Carter Williams

Senior Trent Sieg (13) spots class- and teammate Austin Ekeler (13) as Ekeler does a set in the weightroom. Both Sieg and Ekeler’s hard work paid off as they signed to play at division I and II colleges respectively on national signing day.

Signing day sends five seniors to college athletics adamschott staffreporter

On February 6, seniors all across the country signed with colleges that have been picking, scratching, and fighting for the chance to get them to come play college sports for their programs. At EHS, a total of five seniors signed to play college sports including Austin Ekeler, Trent Sieg, Britten Abbott, Carter Williams and Paitton Heltenberg.

Signing with division III Augsburg College in Minnesota to play football was Williams. Abbott chose to sign with the JuCo NJC in Sterling, where he will play as an outfielder. Abbott has played a key role in the success of Eaton baseball, helping add two state titles to the trophy cabinet. Heltenberg also signed to play volleyball at JuCo Iowa Lakes in Iowa. Heltenberg has helped the Eaton program by adding a golden volleyball to the school.

Of these seniors, most notable are football players Ekeler and sieg who were the only two who signed with division I and II colleges. After their successful careers at Eaton, they look to go on and play college football while receiving a good education. Division IA Colorado State University, signed Trent Sieg on as a prefered walk on. He will look to be used as a long snapper,

and possibly get an opportunity to become a premier tight end.

Although Sieg hasn’t received a scholarship, he has a chance to earn one. Sieg said, “The program is going the right way and it feels like the right fit.” Sieg said being close to home was also a factor that really helped sway his choice. Sieg said he looks forward to getting started in the fall, preparing for and awaiting his college career.

Division II Western State signed Ekeler to a scholarship. While at Western, Ekeler looks to be playing as a running back and possibly play a key role in the Mountaineers’ offense as early as his Freshman year.

Although there were many choices for Ekeler, he said, “I fell in love with the atmosphere.” After visiting and having many conversations with the new coaches, Ekeler felt really confident about his decision. Being able to play early on and become a big contributor, will certainly be one of Ekeler’s main priorities going into fall camp. Both Sieg and Ekeler look forward to getting their football season underway, continuing to maintain their hard work and passion for the sport.

All of these seniors played key roles in their sports at Eaton, and look to continue the Eaton tradition of excellence at the next level of athletics.

It might be a little pointless to waste 100 million dollars on a guy and then not use him in crunch time. This might be a little out of date, but really it is going to go down in Denver sports history. There is “the drive” that John Elway led to beat the Browns in the playoffs, where he went almost 90 yards in less than a minute and a half to score the game winning touchdown, and then there was “the kneel down” where Peyton Manning had 57 seconds on the clock from the 20 yard line in a tied game against the Ravens in the playoffs.... And the Broncos knelt down and took their chances in overtime. By the way, the Ravens won the Super Bowl, as much as it kills me to say.

That drive could have been historic.

There was nothing to lose because if it doesn’t work out, the game still goes into overtime. My personal feeling is that it had a lot to do with Head Coach John Fox. Fox is a great coach and has done great things in both Carolina and Denver, but he has never had a great quarterback. He has had Rodney Peete, Jake Delhomme, and Tim Tebow, all of which were good, but none of whom could be relied on in a downfield, throw the ball playoff situation. I really don’t know what to think at this point. I love John Fox, but he might not be the right guy for the job to coach a guy like Manning.

Manti Te’o

Probably the biggest roller coaster story of a sports figure in history.

I’m going to assume that the person reading this knows the majority of this story because it would take all day to give all the details. Basically, the Heisman runner-up was inspired to play by the death of his girlfriend and grandmother. He doesn’t win the Heisman, and then plays terribly in a blowout loss in the National Championship game. Come to find out his girlfriend didn’t even exist.

He claims that he was the victim of a hoax. A lot of people would say he was in on it for the publicity. I think he is being honest for a few reasons, but either way he is a moron, just a different kind of moron if he was indeed in on this. The thing that makes me think he wasn’t in on it is

his faith. He is openly a very religious Mormon kid. Almost at the level Tim Tebow is open about his faith. I don’t know the rules specifically, but I do know that the Mormon religion has very strict dating laws, and meeting a girl online and starting a long distance relationship might be the way to go for a kid that is struggling with growing up and remaining faithful to his religion.

Now, the fact that he fell for this “girl,” was lead on for a year and a half, and still didn’t sense anything was fishy about it is beside the point.

He really hurt his NFL draft stock with this. Teams are going to look at this guy and see a good, not great, linebacker that could have been a top 10 talent with his leadership qualities.

I see him dropping to the late end of the first round in April simply because his intangibles obviously aren’t what teams thought they were.

If I am an NFL team, I’m saying, “Okay, you’re a little naive, but tell me why you didn’t go to your dead girlfriend’s funeral? Or why you dated a girl for a year and a half without meeting her and told people you had met her? Or even why you didn’t find it strange when she couldn’t meet you after you played Stanford, the school she said she goes to?

Or why you still refer to her as your girlfriend sometimes?” It is a little mind boggling. That poor kid. Can you imagine the rookie hazing he is going to face. Get ready for an NFL locker room, Manti. You may have been a big deal in a college locker room, but you aren’t going to be in an NFL locker room. He better be ready to be verbally abused to the max. I can’t even begin to imagin the jokes players are going to make. They already are bad to rookies.

Let’s not look up to athletes

The great Sir Charles Barkley once famously said “I am not a role model.”

Barkley was a great NBA forward and never had any legal issues and was not known for causing trouble within an organization. Barkley simply meant that he wasn’t who kids should be looking up to and idolizing. He was telling kids to look up to their parents and not him or other athletes.

Athletes today take that to a whole

new level. So many athletes make headlines for DUIs, assault charges, domestic violence, or even, murder, and sexual abuse or even non-criminal acts like having illegitimate children.

Who could I be talking about? I mean, we all know of a select few. Josh Brent of the Dallas Cowboys who had a DUI car wreck that killed his best friend and teammate Jerry Brown Jr. Former Nugget and current Knick J.R. Smith who openly flashed gang signs during games. Plaxico Burress of course is in this group, but he shot himself in the foot on that one... Or the thigh. Most notably Orenthal James Simpson and his murder, robbery and kidnapping charges. He didn’t actually kill her though. I can’t leave out Michael Vick and his prison sentence for dog fighting.

None of these guys are looked up to as upstanding citizens, that much is certain, but what about the ones we do look up to that you may not know about. How about Superman himself, Dwight Howard of the Lakers.

Howard was a number one pick, dunk contest winner, freak athlete, olympian for team USA gold medalist team, and most ironically, given five public service awards. It is hard to believe that such a great guy has 6 children with 4 different woman in the span of 5 years.

Lets look at the incredible Christian and NFL poster child for humility and hard work, Ray Lewis. He has been in headlines for years with his incredible play on the field and openly giving all his glory to god as a dedicated Christian. He is probably the most respected person in the NFL, and has been for years. There is no way that he was acquitted for a double murder two nights after the Ravens last Superbowl win in 2000. Well, guess what... He was.

How about the inspiring Oscar Pistorius, who became the first paralympian to become an Olympian for South Africa. Right now, as we speak, he is going through South African court for the murder of his girlfriend, and it is speculated that it was a premeditated murder. He claims that he thought she was an intruder in his home, so he jumped right to shooting through his bathroom door. Even if he was innocent, the Police on the scene found PEDs in his bedroom, so he isn’t who we all respected either way.

I’m not saying that you need to stop respecting all the athletes you look up to, I’m simply presenting the facts so that you know to check the athletes before you fall for their hype.

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