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To the Class of 2011, I want to thank you for providing the character and the leadership that will define what a great class looks and acts like for years to come. In the future when you gather for your reunions I hope you will proudly and fondly recall the imprint you left on your high school, your peers, and your community. If you were in band, choir, Destination Imagination, drama, athletics, journalism, yearbook, academic decathlon, speech and debate, student government, Pink Ladies, Impact Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, aquatics, basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, track and field, and/or volleyball you set a standard for collaboration, leadership, support, involvement and success that cannot be quantified. But it should be recognized and celebrated! Personally, I will always remember in awe how the student culture shifted when The Tribe gathered and when The Ripple Effect caused not a ripple but a tsunami. Whether you were a student leader or a participant, you demonstrated how important taking care of one another, consoling one another, supporting one another, cheering for one another meant to you. Scholarship, leadership, participation, engagement, cooperation, collaboration, spirit – you excelled in all. It is an honor to come to a school every day where the seniors – you! – put the genuine meaning of “class” back in the Class of 2011. If you will permit me to join church and state for one brief moment, Titus 2:7 says “In everything set them an example by doing what is good.” You have done just that and more. Well done, seniors, well done. I wish you continued success. Go make a difference by doing what is good.
Mr. McGuire
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goodbye letters First of all, let me warn you that this goodbye letter is going to be unbelievably cheesy and cliché. I apologize. I, like many of my fellow seniors, am wrought with nostalgia at this time of year. As my four years here come to an end, I realize that every memory I have of this place is filled with the incredible people I’ve met and been influenced by. First of all to the incomparable teachers. Mr. Grubaugh, you always inspired me to go out and do good journalism. Mrs. Drury, you shared your passion for literature and English with all of us. You became so much more than a teacher; we grew up with you over the years, and I will always be changed emotionally and intellectually by the three awesome years I spent in your class. Thanks to you, “I do not intend to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death.” The amazing social studies teachers– Mr. Westberg, Mr. Dell’Orto and Mr. Valentine. Mr. Blomquist, you actually made me like math. You seriously deserve some type of award for that, because getting me to enjoy a math class is quite an accomplishment. To my friends– you are absolutely wonderful and I can’t imagine my life without you all. It would be much more boring, that’s for sure. Kendall and Shannon, there are no words for how much I love you both. Kendall, it’s been thirteen years now, and somehow you’ve been able to keep me from getting myself killed or arrested. I am who I am today because of you. Shannon, our therapy sessions have been crucial to keeping me sane. You are inside and out such a beautiful person, and I know you will do such great things. If I even started to list the things the three of us have shared together, this thing would go on forever. Amelia, we are certainly two creatures of the same kind. Thank you for laughing, shrieking and overreacting with me over the years. Christine, I don’t know how I would’ve survived track without you. You’re brilliant, lovely and amazing, too bad you’re going to Cal… just kidding . To my boys – Dylan, Sam and Gary. You never fail to make me laugh, and my life would be inescapably dull without you. Dylan, what words do I even use to describe our friendship? I love all of our late-night talk/homework/movie sessions. You facilitate my procrastination in the best ways. Sammy! You’re just great . Gary, the way your brain works is terrifying sometimes; you’ve made my life infinitely more interesting. Remember me when you’re living with the bears. Allison, these last three months probably would’ve have driven me to insanity if it weren’t for you and you’re adorable-ness. Thanks for listening to all of my angst…
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call me anytime next year if you need to talk to me about any of yours. Roxanne, you add much needed perspective to my life, and I’ve loved our lunch and track time spent together. My beautiful beautiful track friends, Maddie, Anne and Brittany– I can hardly even begin to say how thankful I am for meeting all of you. Anne, I’m sorry for accidentally insulting you so many times. Brittany, I can’t even believe you are real… that is how awesome I think you are. I’m happy we’ve been able to slowly go insane together. Maddie, you’re pretty much just a beast, and the 4x1 would’ve been insufferable without you. Coggy! My wonderful journalism family, I love you all. Specifically Jessica, Alison and Parker, you’re the best co-eds I could’ve asked for and some of the most amusing people I know. Jessica, I’m so thankful we became friends. You got to be firsthand witness to all my successes, mistakes and failures, and journalism wouldn’t have been the same without you. I pretty much just love the way you think sometimes. Scott and Tommy, you are the best big brothers I ever could have asked for. You never let me take anything too seriously, including myself. Mom and Dad, obviously I wouldn’t be anywhere today if it weren’t for you guys. Dad, I’ve been thrilled to inherit your love of running, reading and hiking. I’ll continue to make you proud. Mom, let me warn you now that this will probably make you cry. You’re my best friend, and probably my favorite person ever . You are the most beautiful person I know, and I am continuously amazed by the love and passion you have for life and for others. You have undoubtedly made me the person I am today, thank you for being the happiest person I know. Your constant faith in me has been crucial to any of the success that I have ever had. Flying across the country for track meets, making countless roadtrips up and down the state, watching our favorite movies and TV shows late at night… you have given my life joy and indescribable hope. I’m glad that we can laugh at everything, and you’ve always been there for me, proving that you know me better than anyone even when I think I’m so incredibly misunderstood and mysterious. Anyways, I really hope I’m not leaving anyone out, if I am I’m sorry, and it’s because my brain is anticipating summer and already starting to shut down. Later, GB! It’s been a good four years… but I’ll be honest, I’m pretty sure the next four are going to be way better .
Katie Zingheim
So, 13 years of public education led up to this. College had better be all it’s cracked up to be. As far as high schools go, though, you could do a lot worse than Granite Bay. I got what I came here for, and then some. My education extended so far beyond the curriculum. I matured socially, emotionally and mentally. But that’s the thing about the process of growing up. It’s a process of trial and error, and I definitely had my fair share of error (rhyme!). It would be arrogant to say that I have no regrets. But it’s an experience I’ll always treasure; never forget. Even now, I look forward to the days when I’ll crack open the yearbook and laugh at the memories and comically dated styles. It’ll be awesome. To be honest though, I don’at think I can truly say goodbye without getting something off of my chest. A secret. When my dad was a boy, his uncle, my great-uncle Herbie, gave him a gift. It was a human skull, minus the jawbone. Its name is Charlie. Rumor has it that Herbie’s friends had dug it up at an old Indian burial site. My dad didn’t know what to do with it. Possession of human remains is a crime. How would he dispose of it? And so it has sat for decades in our attic, a haunting reminder that my family been an accomplice to the desecration an ancient resting place. Many of my memories of Granite Bay will be like Charlie. I love knowing that I have them, but I’m not quite sure what to do with them. All I can do is hold onto them and hope I can turn them into great stories someday. But, man, college is going to be awesome.
Parker Evans
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goodbye letters Up until these last two years of high school, I never thought I would actually want to leave home and go to college. But the foundation that this school, this community and all of the activities that I’ve been involved in has provided me with the confidence to go forth and pursue my passion in college. But there were many people who helped me through the journey, and I wouldn’t be ready to leave if it weren’t for their support and guidance. Thank you to my mom, who holds everything together. Thank you for maintaining my crazy schedule for so long, for helping me finish my projects during all of those late, stressful nights, for being my D.I. team manager for so many years, and for listening to me talk (it sounds stupid, I know, but it’s a tough job.) Thank you to my dad, for providing a fantastic, stable foundation for my future (and for teaching me more than I ever needed to know about engineering different kinds of foundations.) Thank you to the rest of my extended family for hosting the best family holiday parties, for indulging in our obsession with good chocolate and playing cards, and for accepting David Cape into the family. On that note, thank you to David Cape for your neverending support, love and care no matter if you’re 500 or 5 miles away. I swear you’re the reason I’m so emotionally stable, so confident, and mature as I am today because you help me fight on through my anxieties and fear of, well, life. My education, of course, has provided such a fantastic foundation; thank you to the fabulous Mr. Grubaugh, Mrs. Daniels, Ms. Elkin, and all of my other teachers for investing your time and effort into my education. Mr. Grubaugh: thank you, thank you, thank you. You are, quite possibly, the best role model I could have. I have learned how to lead just by watching and working with you as you advise The Gazette, and you have made my decision to leave my band days behind more worthwhile than I ever could have expected. Mrs. Daniels, thank you for giving me real feedback on my writing, and for teaching me such simple, yet effective writing techniques that have improved my writing tenfold. And Ms. Elkin, thank you for providing such a comforting environment and solidifying my interest in psychology that I will surely be pursuing in college as a music therapist. To the beloved Gazette staff, thank you for making my last year the best and for understanding my hatred for Comic Sans. I apologize for all of the late deadlines when my sanity temporarily leaves me. Katie Zingheim, Jessica Reese and Parker Evans, thank you for being such a supportive, dynamic co-editorin-chief team. And Parker, please go try out for Jeopardy. If you can’t win by answering the right questions, you can at least weasel your way up with your hilarious punny jokes. Thank you to Destination Imagination for sparking my obsession with creativity. Thank you to Jon Setiawan for sticking with me after I made the difficult transition from band to journalism. And Courtney Dale, I’m so glad we’ve kept up our friendship after all these years. You are welcome to take advantage of my close proximity to Disneyland (and your mom’s discount tickets) anytime next year. Well, that’s all for now folks.
Alison Sale
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College-friendly recipes for students
The Gazette’s Brittany Hince outlines easy recipes to cook in a limited kitchen BY BRITTANY HINCE
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Makeshift Crepe No matter how classy your dining hall is, signature French dishes will probably be hard to come by. And even if you have a crepe stand right outside of your residence hall, this little number is for those of us who are too lazy to walk downstairs to get one. So if you’re fixin’ for a crepe that can be ready to eat within 5 seconds of your initial craving, grab a tortilla and some Nutella and get to work! If you have access to a microwave, throw the tortilla in for no more than 10 seconds. Spread a tablespoon or so of Nutella on one half of the tortilla, and then fold it over to seal the deal. Feel free to add fresh cut strawberries or bananas to the mix. And voila! Crepe. Instant Oatmeal For those college freshmen looking to avoid the infamous 15, you can’t go wrong with instant oatmeal. Grab a packet of Quaker Instant Oatmeal, and pour contents in a microwaveable bowl. Add 2/3 cup of water and stick it in the microwave for about a minute. Remove from microwave and enjoy your instant oatmeal instantly! (Well, maybe not “instantly”…it will probably be pretty hot). Sprinkle some Craisins on top for a sweet-tart compliment to the maple-y, brown sugared goodness. Leggo My Peanut Butter The toaster waffles you’ve grown up will serve you just as well in college as they did back in the days of elementary school. Grab one, two or five Eggo Waffles and pop them in the toaster. Take them out and spread some peanut butter on them while they’re still warm and toasty. If you’re feeling daring, slap some Nutella on one waffle and peanut butter on another and put the two together for a peanut butterchocolate-y swirl breakfast that trumps Reese’s Puffs any day. Hot Pockets The meal that’s hot, and in a pocket. While hot pockets certainly make a good lunch option (if you have 2 minutes to spare), Hot Pockets make good anytime-meals. Keep a variety of flavors on-hand to last you through the week – Sausage, Egg & Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza. Peanut Butter and Banana Tortilla Sandwich OK, so before you knock it, try it. This ultra-nutritious meal deliver’s a protein/carbohydrate/fruit-packed filler that will eliminate hunger pangs for one or two lectures. Spread some peanut butter on half of the tortilla, and then slice up half of a banana. Fold into quarters and enjoy! Top Ramen Top Ramen – the key to success in college. Not really, but you can’t have a successful late-night study session without a Top Ramen break. Throw the packaged noodles into a water boiler for about 3 minutes or break up dry noodles in a plastic bag and mix with the powder to eat on the go! Quesadilla Tortillas for breakfast, tortillas for lunch and tortillas for dinner! While breakfast and lunch were slightly unconventional, dinner keeps it simple with the classic cheese quesadilla. And for those of you in the residence halls, who must forgo the luxury of a stove, flip an iron upside down for an instant hot plate! Let the iron heat up before putting down your tortilla and cheese (Use one tortilla folded in half to make effective use of the limited surface-area). Macaroni and Hotdogs Kraft Macaroni and Cheese – there’s nothing like it. And for when you are truly and simultaneously lazy and starving, there is the dependable Easy Mac. To up the class of this gourmet, stereotypical college-student meal, get some microwavable hotdogs to slice up with your cheesy dish. To make things a little more interesting, add a dab of ketchup to brighten up your pallet.
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goodbye letters GB, Hi. I would not be who I am without all the teachers and peers who changed me for the better, who taught me something new, or who supported me. To those who tried to hold me back, discourage me, or make me think less of myself, I’m sorry you failed. -Hayden Parker I still remember walking into first period biology on my very first day of high school. I was an awkward freshman who had just moved here from North Carolina and only barely knew four other freshmen. Looking back, I’ve come a long way from that 14-year-old. I’m more confident and have a much better grasp on life. I owe that to all of my experiences here in GB, from the good, to the bad, to the just plain interesting. It’ll be impossible to forget the friends and memories I’ve made here, but I’ve got to say, I’m nothing but excited for next year! Goodbye GBHS, Adrienne Blevins ***
To all my friends, You are all amazing and thank you all for the support you have given me. I am so excited to see where we all go in the future! To Zach Burger, You are my rock and I love you so much. I am proud of you and I will miss you so much next year. You rock, bubba! Love always, A Burg (Allie Burger) *** Look straight ahead in the distance there’s a nightcrawler… To my friend, who will never lose a special spot in my heart: A-Johns. I love you like a brother and will never stop. I loved all of the special and fun times we shared. I can’t wait until the day we meet again. R.I.P. Adam C. Johns. Please watch over all of your friends. We all need you. <3 Always loved – never forgotten and truly “God’s Gift.” - Jessica Broadland *** Goodbye Granite Bay, Thank you for welcoming me with open arms when I joined the Grizzlies as a sophomore. There were so many activities that helped me feel included.
Thank you aquatics program for giving me a sense of determination and of course accomplishment (cause we rock!) Thank you to my family for all the support, and Jolie Rogers for being all I had when both our lives changed so suddenly. Thank you teachers for pushing me and making me think I could actually do something important with my life. Thank you to all my friends who I love so much and who make me feel wanted and cared for always. I never thought I’d be upset to move away to college, but this school, my family and friends make it hard not to be upset that I’m leaving. Love Always, Emily Rogers *** I would like to thank my bestest friend in the whole universe Alex Scaletti for being an amazing friend and making me laugh every waking moment of the day. I don’t think my high school experience would have been as exciting or fun without her by my side. Also I would like to thank Sara Gleghorn for being such an amazing friend and being there for me through it all. I love you girls and I cannot wait for all the fun times we will have together. Alex I cannot wait for HAWAII! - Ashley Haussmann
ADAM TILFORD
First of all, I have a terrible memory. I don’t remember how I felt walking onto campus on the first day of school as a freshman, nor do I remember how I felt about my first high school classes. In fact, I can hardly remember any details about what I did last weekend (keep in mind, this is not due to any alcoholic substances or otherwise frowned-upon illicit materials.) Unfortunately, this bad memory leaves me without the ability to write an awesome cliché about how I’ve changed over the past 4 years. Believe me, I’m as disappointed about this as you are. Still, despite the fact that I can’t remember my time in high school very well, I know it’s done wonders for me. You know how I know that? Because I can still look at the present and the future. Right now, in the present, I have a ton of great friends, an amazing girlfriend that I’ve been going out with for over a year, and a loving family and education that’s going to help me at the next level. And as for the future, I’ve got a great summer ahead of me, followed by 4 years at UCLA (go Bruins!). Wow... I think something must have gone right over these four years, because when I look at the big picture I feel extremely privileged. All I can say is, the results of my time in high school are incredible, and I owe so much of what I have to my time at GBHS. So thank you Granite Bay for all the memories, and I’m really sorry I forgot them. See ya. - Adam Tilford
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My four years at GBHS have been memorable and rewarding. I have had some really great times here. Being a part of band for four years made my experience even more enjoyable, especially being new to the area after moving here the summer before freshman year. I want to thank Ms. Kulikowski for providing my four years in band with enjoyable and memorable experiences as tough as she can be. I also want to thank Mrs. Krishnaraj for making first period of fall term this past year the most enjoyable first period in all four years! I want to thank my friends for always being there for me and even though we are all going our separate ways, we will all stay in touch! I’ve had a fabulous four years in high school! Bye Granite Bay. - Chelsea Nollette
The only person I want to thank is Mr. Tastor: for opening my eyes to spoken word. - Devin Lee *** Thank you to everyone who made a difference in my life over the past four years here at Granite Bay. GBXC 2010 – You guys truly made my senior year memorable. Section finals at Willow Hills was one of my favorite memories of my high school career and that feeling will definitely stay with me forever! Allison Daly, Allison Haworth, Brooke Holt, Clare Carroll, Katie Mersereau and Natalie Hassna… Thank you for helping me take my senior year out with a bang! My fellow seniors on the track team—thank you for all of the amazing times I have had these past four years. Maddie Lummis, we have been through so much with this sport together, it’s going to be so sad next year when we aren’t teammates any longer. Six years we’ve done this sport together! Keep kicking butt at NAU! Anne Barton and Brittany Hince, it has been so much fun being friends with you both growing up and then being a part of the track team together. Again, it’s going to be weird not having you guys as teammates next year, but our ride has been fun. On a track note, Katie Zingheim, our bond as teammates is officially broken the moment we get our diplomas. GO BEARS! Actually, I am going to miss you incredibly next year but I know that I will be seeing you plenty at Cal vs. Stanford events. I’m looking forward to our friendly rivalry these next four years . To the rest of my fellow seniors, it has been an awesome ride! To my journalism family, I am going to miss you all so much. Deadline nights, as much as I don’t enjoy working until midnight or later, have been one of my favorite parts of this process. I especially want to thank my fellow sports editors Laura Preston and Slater McLaughlin for saving the section on a couple of occasions. Shannon Wagner, I adore you and I will miss you terribly next year. You have been such an amazing friend. Shannon Carroll, I have had a fantastic time hanging out with you, especially this year. I’m going to miss you next year. I mean, who else will I play Sporcle with? To the rest of the journalism class, especially Adam Tilford, Alison Sale, Austin Downs, Brittany Hince, Casey McConnen, Gary Nielsen, John Park, Justin Shiiba, Katie Zingheim and Shineui Park, thank you for all of the fantastic times we have had as a class. Mr. Grubaugh, thank you for not only being a great teacher and journalism adviser but more importantly, thank you for being an amazing person. Granite Bay High School Class of 2011 – Have a great time in whatever you choose to do with your life! Congrats on making it out of here! - Christine Zavesky *** When I was talking with seniors, everyone said that their high school experience went by extremely fast. I don’t really feel like it’s been that fast, but nonetheless it was quite the experience. Thanks to all of the amazing teachers that have gotten me to where I am now. Within my four years at Granite Bay I’ve learned so much academically and outside
It’s weird we’re already graduating, but high school has been amazing. I want to tell my brother to have fun in his next two years, but also to do well in school. He’s a smart kid and I love him. I wanna thank all the teachers I’ve had. I’ve honestly gotten the best teachers and, even the ones that kids would say are hard, I ended up loving. I wanna also thank Debbie Nordman. She’s honestly been a mom to me. I love you Mama Debs! And lastly I want to thank my friends, you know which ones you are. The ones that have always been there for me and had so many crazy moments together. Deuces Granite Bay, it’s time to move on to reality that comes with the real world. - Dhanya Mathew
of school as well. To all of my sophomore friends I wish you an exciting next few years, and to all my junior friends, good luck with senioritis, it’s a killer. I’m excited to be moving on to bigger and better things in the fall and it will be nice to have a change of scenery for once. Adios Granite Bay. Jon Setiawan *** I honestly cannot believe it has been four years already. I’ve always heard from people that it goes by fast but when I’m actually at the end looking back it feels like just yesterday that I was that nervous little freshman, scared of the big, bad seniors and confused as to where my next class was. I’ve grown so much in these short four years and I owe it all to the amazing teachers that have guided me through my education and made me actually enjoy history, politics, and poetry… and the not so amazing ones who made me struggle through boring amounts of science. I would also like to thank the awesome teacher that I dedicated the first 3 years of my high school experience to because my last year of high school without you was ridiculously amazing. Lastly, I would like to thank all the wonderful friends I’ve made throughout high school, and I promise all of you that I’ll stay in touch while I’m freezing my butt off in Boston. See you later GB… - Justin Shiiba *** In my four years here, I have matured and matriculated into a person who is anxious for the beginning of a new chapter in her life. But I wouldn’t be saying these words if it weren’t for the teachers, friends and classmates who encouraged me to do my best and reach for the stars. The first staff member who made sure everything was fair regarding grades and my security at the school is Mr. McGuire. Since he’s the principle, it is expected that he wouldn’t be able to help, but he contradicted the belief. I appreciate all that he’s done and see him as the best principle I had. Next is Mrs. Takagishi. She is caring, passionate about her job, not to mention well dressed, and she is one of my favorite teachers ever. To the IB class of 2011, you have helped change me for the better too. You guys are like my second family, since we go through a lot of homework and tests together… not to mention the Extended Essay. I will never forget you guys. And for all of my high school friends who’ve been with me through thick and thin: Charla, Zahra, Sara, Anna, Alison W, Daniela, Caryn, Gwendolyn, Morgan, Katharine, Kenny and Ali. I love you all and do great in college!!!! Yours truly, Alexis Carrington
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When I entered high school I would have never guessed that I would end up here. After my freshman year, I transferred to Granite Bay and it was a move I do not regret. Although hard at first, I have adapted to the school and loved every second of it. The teachers at this school have been fabulous and have taught me more than I would’ve ever imagined. They have steered me on a career path that I am excited to explore more in depth in college. I would like to give a special thank you to Mr. Grubaugh for helping me find an unknown niche for Econ which I will surely pursue in college. I will also always remember my years on the varsity tennis team. Having three different coaches in the last three years has definitely been interesting and somewhat of a challenge. I will never forget having pizza thrown over the fence and being yelled and cussed at by our opponent’s parents after we beat them in the playoffs. It truly has been a great three years here at Granite Bay I am looking forward to moving into the next phase of my life. - Matt Veneman Dear senior year,
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You’ve been one of the craziest years of my life. Through all of the ups and downs I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Thank you to all the people who made me who I am today. I’ll never forget all the crazy times with my best friends. Miss you Adam Johns. R.I.P. Love, Lindsay Nelson Thank you so much to everyone in IB, you made my high school life wonderful and I love every single one of you. Special thanks to Katz, Kenny, Ali, Alexis, Mrs. Daniels, Mr. Dell’ Orto, Brookelyn, and Sarah Bertin – the funniest, most beautiful and most amazing person I’ve ever met! I will never forget you guys. - Love Always, Morgan Hendricks (a.k.a. Lola) *** I want to thank all of my friends for all of fun times we’ve had together. Even though we’re going off to college
our memories will live forever. I love you all. Morgan Geiger *** During my high school career I met lots of good friends and even lifetime friends. I have many memories, the good and bad through my four years. It was a great experience, thanks to all my loved ones. Lexi Pleman *** For my senior goodbye, ♥I Love Khloe Layo♥ That is all. Deuces GBHS! Olivia Johnson ***
Get ‘er Done. - Robbie Douglas Life is short, so live it up while you can and don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do something. To this class of 2011: It’s our time to shine. I love my girlies Ahley Hausmann, Alex Scaletti and Taylor Glowaki. I don’t know what I’d do without you guys. I’m going to miss our class. It’s been good times with you guys. Miss you all. - Sarah Gleghorn ***
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new friends there. Thank you all. - R. Slater McLaughlin *** I’M OUT. - Sean Wolfe *** Dear Granite Bay, I’m gonna be completely honest… I was never really an awkward kid, nor did I have many awkward moments in high school. The only real difference from freshman year to now is that I’m bigger, can grow a killer beard, and that I’m dating the hottest girl at the school. Simple as that… Had some good times, later Granite Bay, I’m SLO bound. -Nico Mamone Dear Senior Year,
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It’s crazy that I’m graduating high school! Nuts! I don’t know what to say now. I’m glad the year is finally over! Goodbye GBHS Alexandria Falistocco Dunn *** Thanks for the fun times (and the not so fun times.) Let’s rock this class of 2011! - Kristi Shinfuku
All in all, my time at GBHS was pretty awesome. The friends I made, the teachers I met, they were all awesome. Here and now, I am glad it is over and I am ready to move on to college but someday I may feel nostalgic about my time here. Especially my time cheering on basketball, soccer and football and my time with Mrs. Dickson, Mr. Grubaugh, Mrs. Drury, Mr. Blomquist, Mr. Davis, Mr. Dixon and all the other teachers who have helped sculpt my future. I couldn’t imagine heading off to college without the preparation they have given me. Santa Barbara will be my next stop and I will be parting ways with pretty much all of my friends, for the time being, but just as I made new friends here I will make
ALEX SCALETTI
I’d like to thank my best friends Ashley Haussmann and Sarah Greghorn for sticking by me all of high school. We have grown so much and have gone through too much, but now we got it right! I have a huge list of people at this school who have made me a better girl – that includes boys and girls! Thank Jake Womack for making me a tougher, stronger, more independent woman, and after almost dating you for two years, I am truly all those things! Sarah Jean Gleghorn: you will always be that hot blonde chick who I appreciate and you have been so strong and helpful these past few years. Don’t ever let boys be a necessity-more like an accessory! Ash Smash: you are my sister and I have gone through so much with you. From crazy car rides, to rapping in the middle of every night, I hope we keep growing up and getting all the memories in! Adam Christopher Johns: you taught me which path to take and which boys to pass on! Thanks you Mr. Guzman and Mrs. Wachs for pushing me and being great teachers! Now its time to grow up and get moving! Love, Alex Scaletti
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goodbye letters Having spent 4 years at Granite Bay, I cannot wait for college. But that’s not because of my GB experience, not at all. It’s because I know that my future can be very bright if I set my mind to it. I would like to thank all the people who have helped me get where I am today. First, thanks to my friends who kept me sane and happy no matter what. Second, thanks to all my teachers and counselors. Especially; Mrs. Krishnaraj, your chemistry class was a high school high light; Mr. Becker, you literally saved my math life, I owe my calculus grade to you and will never forget your willingness and dedication; Mrs. Daniels, you were refreshingly sincere and encouraging; Mr. Dell’Orto, your passion is inspiring, please run for president – you have my vote; Sensei and Mrs. Hafeman, you’re so supporting and generous; Mr. Stordahl, you have been with me through it all, words cannot describe how thankful I am; Mr. McGuire, you helped me despite all your other responsibilities, you always try to make the right choice to make GB a better place; and Mrs. Underwood, you were always open to me, answering my crazy questions and giving invaluable advice; I will never forget you. Finally, thanks to my parents for all their love. Don’t worry about me in college, I’ll be totally fine! Thank you everyone for believing in me! - Katherine Leigh *** Dear GBHS, This school is so amazing. I took ceramics, art and PE with Mrs. Pozzi. I loved swimming in her class. After 4
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years, I still love it here and I’ll miss all of you. Mrs. Jones, I’ll miss you and your class. I’ll miss having fun and my friends at this school. I’ll miss Joe Geary and Jimmy Jack and my senior class. I love Granite Bay. Thank you for everything to my counselors, Mrs. Quinby, Mrs. Givens and GBHS. Thank you for everything. - Kevin Harkin *** I would like to say thank you to everybody who has made my experience at GBHS a worthwhile four years. Mrs. Dickson, thank you for getting me started in journalism and for being a great freshman English teacher. Mr. Becker, thank you for being the teacher that I could always count on to love Penn State as much as I do. Mr, Grubaugh, you have taught me not only how to do good journalism and become a better writer, but also a thing or two about supply and demand and as much as I complained about your screaming, I’m going to miss hearing about blue, red and white explosions. And finally Mrs. Drury/ Mama D/ Dru-Dog, thank you for putting up with me for the last three years. I have spent more time in your classroom than any other class on campus and I have countless memories from your English classes. I hope your never forget my constant determination to never finish a book and consistently still do well on your essays. I’m glad I chose to spend my last year of English with you. I can honestly say I know more now than I did when I entered high school four years ago as a naïve, immature freshman and you all have had a huge impact on my growth as a student and a person. As for my teammates, I would not have been able to make it through the last four years of sports without you. Alexa, Maria, Cayley, Shelbi, and Lindsay, you five are what got me through this basketball season and I’m so glad I’ve been able to play with
all of you, whether it be in basketball, lacrosse or soccer. And for everyone else, including Alex, Courtney, Natalie, Macy, the water polo boys and all the journalism kids, thank you for making my high school experience as good as it could have possibly been and of course for all the good laughs at death deadlines. Oh, and Sam, I will miss you and getting Dunkin’ Donuts from you on random occasions and always knowing that if I wanted it, you would not hesitate to give me a hug, you’ll always be my favorite twinny. It’s been a grand four years Granite Bay. - Laura Preston *** Goodbye Granite Bay High School Roseville Joint Union School District in Granite Bay California! It has been fun sometimes and not so fun others but overall pretty okay… - Kevin Nielsen *** Live, Love, Laugh. This is what you taught me. Over the course of our school and everything in between, the years spent here together were more than any dream. Life is precious, more sacred than anything. I will always have a spot for you in my heart. Remember all the movies and the games we used to play? How about the long walks EVERYWHERE, or the scooter races down the streets? You always had a smile on no matter the situation, and your laugh…man I love that laugh! I know you are happy, living the glory life. Can’t wait to hug you again, but for now I’ll just look in the sky. I LOVE YOU MAN!! You had a bigger heart than anyone I will ever know. Stay Classy A Johns. Love, L-Town (Lauren McCrary)
Dear Granite Bay, I’m so thankful for the people that have made my time here at Granite Bay so memorable. Thanks to the teachers who have made learning so worthwhile; Mr. Grubaugh, thank you not only for teaching us all about journalism but for always keeping us laughing and keeping our attitudes up when all we wanted to do was complain about how much we had to get done in the final hour. I can’t forget about the kids that are with me in journalism, you always keep me laughing, Especially Laura Preston whose pessimism keeps me entertained on a daily basis and of course Swags, BHince and Sonia for being my Green Screen partners. Thank you to Mrs. Daniels for being one of the most inspiring and personable teachers I have ever had. You truly connect with all of your students and your class was something I looked forward to everyday. Mr. Cordell, I remember that your class room was the first I ever entered at GBHS. I walked into basic art my first period of freshman year and you opened my eyes to something I became truly passionate about, It was thanks to you that I continued to paint. I loved getting to return to that room for Art History my junior year; you made a tough class something enjoyable. Thanks to my friends that have made these past four years unforgettable. Alexa Martin, you have been one of my best friends for 15 years and I couldn’t ask for a more entertaining person in my life. To Nico Mamone, you have been the most supportive and best bud I could ask for. Austin Henderson, Andrea Obradovic and Sarah Bertin, thanks for making me laugh on a daily basis and always making sure we have the best time. I can’t wait for summer with you guys. Alli Levine, I can’t imagine how different high school would have been if I hadn’t been sat next to you in Stephens class freshman year, I have never met someone who I have so much in common with. Sophia Zogopoulos, thanks for being such a good friend, I am so excited to be room mates next year at USF! Thanks to everyone who has made high school so much fun, I love all of you to the moon and back. -Jamie Cologna
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I may have spent everyday here counting down every single minute until the weekend came, but now that I think about it, GBHS is the reason for who I am today. (Terribly cliché, yet true) I have been fortunate enough to have been taught by amazing teachers, involved in countless activities and events, and to have experienced the atypical high school experience at utmost quality. And, most importantly, Granite Bay has given me the key to my future at UCLA, quite possibly the BEST accomplishment ever. So, I find myself shockingly thinking ‘good job Granite Bay’. I may have loathed you, had disgust in you and constantly talked down on you for four years, but finally I have realized you are the reason I am actually satisfied with my life and possibly going somewhere in my future. You have given me my best friend, William Anderson and all my other friends who have supported me through their sarcasm, Taylor Swift jam sessions and Mikuni happy hour dates, which helped me endure these past four years. Sean Sullivan & Morgan Gieger have been the greatest friends who have gotten me through each day with their refreshing humor and all the food we ate everyday in class. Also, Stacey Wong, thank you for being the best inspiration ever. & Cayley McDowell, Alexa Wolf, Maria Dela Cruz, Courtney Naddy, Brie Shimada, Briana Whitney, Jen Ohlson, Alex Fidler, Lizzy Schliessmann, Allison Krebs, Rita Webb, Brooke Coyle, Mandy Matsuhara, Laura Preston, Shelbi Tooley, Joe McIntosh, Brittany Ragan, James White and anyone else who was my friend and nice to me, I LOVE YOU! I will miss you all dearly. Unquestionably, GBHS, you have given me great friends, a top-notch education, many memories, and finally, after four years, the ability to appreciate how immensely lucky I am for having the privilege to attend this remarkable school. To all of you that made a positive, everlasting impact in my life, THANK YOU! And to anyone that ever secondguessed me or was just plain mean…why you gotta be so mean? Learn to appreciate, not hate. Pink (- Alex Pink) Dear GBHS, Thanks for the great four years! It’s cliché to mention that they’ve flown by so quickly, but it’s weird to think that it is finally over and that these four years, that I thought would be an eternity, are coming to an end. All of the teachers, coaches and friends that I’ve met and have supported me in my time at this school have been great and I cannot thank them all enough for making my four years memorable. It’s been real. -Phil Vogeley *** Don’t let the four years just pass by because it only feels like one year by the time it is over. How can I quantify the appreciation I have for all of the wonderful teachers I have had over the years? Many of the classes I took involved work, but ultimately every hour was well worth it. If I could go back with all that I know now, there are not a whole lot of things I would change, except freshman year. Reading the books in English is 100% necessary to get a good grade. This is a great school and one thing I know is that the wonderful staff has helped me to be ready to move on to college and a career. So as I move from this four year stage in my life, uncertain times certainly lie ahead. The best I can do is keep moving forward, keep trying and keep growing in knowledge. Finally, I wish to thank the students for the fun we have had and the kindness they showed.
As a final goodbye, I’d like to thank all the teachers and staff that truly impacted my life. Mr. Mattix, Debbie Nordman, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Patterson, Ms. Wachs, Mrs. Daniels, and Mrs. Givens…each of you know how special you are to me. I am so lucky to have such a long list of teachers that have honestly gone above and beyond to support me. When I remember Granite Bay High School, 20 years from now, I won’t think of my classes. I will remember the seven of you and how influential you all were. As for the rest of Granite Bay, as much as I whined and complained about the “GB Bubble,” I absolutely loved this school and community. We all grew up together in one of the most beautiful communities, and as much as I can’t wait to leave, my heart will always belong in Granite Bay. - Serena Hart *** I will miss being on campus… NOT! I will miss a couple teachers for sure though, and will be extremely happy to not see a few. - Will Ragan
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goodbye letters Well, I suck at goodbyes. In part because I hate them. I’m ready to leave Granite Bay High School – believe me, I am – but not because I “hate it here” or “live in a bubble” or “I’m sick of fake, orange Granite Bay people.” On the contrary, I’ve met some the most amazing people on the face of the planet. And I know everyone says that, and it may sound like a cliché, overused, hyperbolized expression that is inflated beyond its true meaning. But I’m serious. It kind of blows my mind. And I haven’t quite hit the point of being able to cry about leaving all of it behind. Even writing this letter doesn’t make it feel any more real. But hey, I’ve been leaving pieces of my life behind every year. Most of the time it’s subconscious, unintentional, sometimes undesired. But this time, it’s decisive. I am physically, intentionally, desirably moving on. It frickin’sucks. But it will be pretty frickin’ amazing, too. Crap, now this whole letter sounds cliché. But to me it’s not. Because although thousands have graduated, grown up, written goodbye letters themselves – this one is mine. Personally and non-formulaically written to you, my dear friends. I love you indelibly. Ok, now it’s starting to feel real. With that, I bid you a beautiful day and a glorious now. The fond farewell can wait. Peace be with you, Brittany Nicole Hince *** Dear Granite Bay High, If there is one thing I will truly miss, it will be your taco salad. I can’t tell you how many times your friendly lunch staff has made me feel less guilty about forgetting my lunch. But I guess there are some other things I will miss too. I will miss 0 period, 1st/2nd period, competitions and football games with the Emerald Brigade, the one place that saved my lost freshman soul. I will miss chanting with Tyler Chesebno and Chanelle Canfield, taking way too many pictures with Chelsea Nollette and Sarah Boulette, and I will even miss the bus shenanigans…jussst a little. I will miss my days as a band geek. I will miss my academics too, surprisingly. I will mostly miss French with Rita Webb, Meghan Payne, Brianna Matheos, Hannah Watkins, and of course Madame Geurne (I would have written this part in French but we all know it wouldn’t be pretty). I will miss hearing Mrs. Daniels telling us the story of her husband playing soft ball and how she “was so proud (she) could spit” Mrs. Daniels always had a way of coming up with funny phrases. I will miss my teachers who inspired me not to become complacent in life, and to always push myself for the sake of becoming a better person. I’ll miss Miss Kulikowski, who always believed in me, trusted my judgment, and encouraged me to become the strongest leader I can be. -Mackenzie Sato
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Tips to keep the weight off BY ALEX PINK
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Freedom and independence are some fortunate things that come with the typical, exhilarating college experience. Another thing that can come with the higher education experience is another, burdened, 15 pounds of weight on the hips. How can this be avoided? The popular ‘freshman 15’ can crawl onto all of you college starters in the dining halls, on-campus dining facilities, or during late night pizza runs. Avoid these temptations with our tips for you! Try and maintain your normal eating habits. This may seem hard when you have late study nights, and that food halls are every which corner, but try and stick to three meals a day, with a few snacks in between. Just avoid over-eating and unfamiliar food habits you aren’t accustomed to. Choose wisely. When you’re at the dining hall, fill your plate with at least 50% green vegetables or fruit. This way, you’ll be full on the healthier stuff rather than going back for a second round of French fries or another ice cream cone. Avoid these temptations and stick to what is scrumptiously green! Drink wisely. Alcohol assumption is a popular behavior among some college students, but it can bring unwanted pounds. Easy conclusion: Don’t drink or just don’t drink everyday. Maybe just have water. Those alcohol calories can stack up and a beer belly may be the result. (A beer averages 150 calories per can.) Stay active! Encourage your roommate or college friends to go on a run with you or hit the gym. You’ll enjoy some quality times with your friends, while staying active and healthy at the same time. Another healthy bonus of exercise: It also relieves stress Keep a food journal. If you really want to avoid packing on extra weight, write down what you eat after each meal in a journal. This way, you can track your calories, and be fully conscious of all your food and drink choices. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. You’ll drink up your hunger, and stay hydrated and healthy. Eat more. Eat smaller meals more often than larger meals. This will keep your metabolism fast and healthy Buy a fridge. You and your roommate can split the cost of a minifridge so you can stock up on healthy snacks to avoid succumbing to excessive snacking and junk foods at the dining hall. Sleep. Sleep relieves stress and keeps your energy up. Therefore, you’ll be less likely to eat more throughout the day. Also, sleep deprivation can lead to weight gain, so get the sleep your body needs.
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See ya GB! I really cannot believe high school is over with! It has been an amazing four years! I would like to thank so many people – all of the people I’ve met throughout high school. Each person, whether it was a teacher, my good friends, classmates, my dance team, or my dance coach has made an impact on my experience and made it so much fun. As I leave GB I take with me so many memories that I will cherish forever! Peace out GB! Love always, Ariel Cervantes
I’ve loved playing football all four years and it was the best decision I ever made. - Brock Kent
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High school was memorable. Which is funny… because almost anything is memorable. This one time in kindergarten I hugged a woman’s leg thinking it was my mom’s. It wasn’t. That was memorable. But, I would like to think that high school is memorable in a different way. I don’t know whether I lived and learned, or learned to live – or maybe I just learned effective word play to pass English. Whatever it was I’m glad it happened. Goodbye, Granite Bay. - Gary Nielsen
Dear class of 2011, Thank you so much for being such a great class and for looking out for my brother, Joe. You were so good with him, and so understanding and accepting of who he is. I can’t thank you enough. He loved being with everyone and made so many friends. Also I just wanted to thank you for looking out for me and helping me when I needed it. I really appreciate it. I wish you all the best and I will miss you all very much! I know that each of you will do something great. I love you! Love, Melly Geary
experience on the whole has been one that I’m glad to have gone through. Thanks to Mr. Westberg and Mr. Grubaugh for actually keeping me engaged and interested in a class. Mr. Davis, you were easily one of my favorite teachers and I learned a lot from you. And Jason Sitterud, thanks for being a boss, and making Students Teaching Students such a fun experience. Anne Barton and Brittany Hince, thanks for being such good friends, I’m not really sure what I would have done or what kind of person I’d be if I hadn’t met you guys. I’m going to miss you two so much. Don’t stay in Europe for too long Anne. Tear it up at BYU Kevin Nielsen, and remember me when you’re a famous Olympic athlete. Uh…deuces…? DAVIS BOUND Y’ALL, I’M AN AGG!
*** Wow, graduation is here already? Well, I better start thanking people. My Family- Mom, Dad, Kiersten, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins- Thank you for all of your love and support. I love you guys. Melly Geary- You are awesome! I can’t wait for our next adventures at Sierra! Avery Geary- You are also awesome! Good luck at UC Davis (or Purdue. Your call girl.) Jeff Fehr- You’ve been my soul brother since the fourth grade and one of the most amazing (and talented) cheerleaders I know. Go Hornets!!! Kevin Hollingshead- I love saying hi to ya as much as you love seeing me without my braces. Good luck at UCLA! My Teachers- Thanks for all the support during these past 4 years. Class of 2011- I love you guys! Can’t wait for our 10 year reunion and see where everyone ended up. Nancy Tarantino- I’ll miss you next year. Don’t worry; we WILL see each other again. If you can make it through 8th grade without me, then you can survive senior year. Well, that’s all for now. If there is anyone I forgot, please blame it on my mind and not my heart. GBHS forever! R.I.P. ADAM JOHNS! WE MISS YOU DOWN HERE! - Stephanie Villarreal
- John Park *** Dear friends and teachers, I am so grateful to have spent the last four years of my life with such inspiring people. Not many people can say that they were blessed with amazing teachers throughout every class in their high school experience; but, as I reflect back on these last four years, I can confidently say that each one of my teachers contributed enormously not only to my education here at GBHS, but also to my journey of discovering my passions and my pursuit of my future. Mrs. Padgett, I want to say thank you for encouraging me to sign up to be on the Yearbook staff; it was one of the best choices I made during my high school years. And to all of my English teachers, Mrs. Padgett, Mrs. Drury and Mrs. Daniels: thank you so much for challenging me with endless essays and revisions so that I could become the passionate writer I am today. To all the rest of my amazing teachers: Thank you so much for making my classes enjoyable! To my friends, you guys know who you are: I am so blessed to have such supportive and loving friends. Thank you guys for the encouragement, the laughs, the memories that I will never forget. Like doing Lip Sync our senior year just for the heck of it and to say we did it; yeah, I will never forget that. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 Love always, Ali Adam
It’s been a heck of a four years. Besides some of the horrible science and English teachers I’ve had, the
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GBHS alumni give advice on what to bring BY JOHN PARK
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1. Bicycle
Depending on what your campus is like, a bicycle can be an irreplaceable method of speedy transportation. So break out the training wheels if you have to, but make sure you have an easily accessible way of getting around. Biking can also help you keep off the freshman 15! Where you can get it: Walmart – Power X 26” Bicycle for $88
2. Hand-held Vacuum
Many resident advisers will have a handheld vacuum available to borrow, however it can be very useful to have one on hand if for instance you have a spill late at night and do not want to bother them. If you can find one with a recharging stand, you won’t even have to worry about it working. You never know how high hygiene will be on your roommates list of priorities, so better safe than sorry! “Handheld vacuums are super useful in cleaning up the evidence of late-night silly string raids!” GBHS alum and current UCLA freshman Bryant Hom said. Where you can get it: Target – Dirt Devil 15.6V Cordless Handheld Vacuum for $30
3. Hot Pot
When those first pangs of hunger come up as you’re studying at three in the morning, nothing quite hits the spots like a hot cup of instant noodles. With
a hot pot or water boiler, you can easily make a quick meal for yourself and get back to work For those going to colder climates, a water boiler means instant hot chocolate! Where you can get it: RadioShack – Hamilton Beach 32 oz. Blue Hot Pot for $17
4. Bulletin Boards
Bulletin boards can be extremely handy, especially in a dorm room setting. You can quickly jot down notes to yourself, create to-do lists, or leave messages for roommates. They are often provided by the residence halls themselves, but if not, it would a cheap way to help keep yourself organized. “They can be really useful, especially when you have roommate that sleeps in a lot. Just write some note down so you don’t disturb (him/her) and (he/she) can see it right when (he/she) wakes up,” GBHS alum and current UC Davis freshman Marisa Naughton said. Where you can get it: OfficeMax – Board Dudes Magnetic Dry Erase Board $49
5. Disinfecting wipes
Disinfecting wipes can get the job done when you need to clean up anything particularly gross, and they leave a fresh scent afterwards. Where you can get it: The Home Depot – Lysol Disinfecting Wipes 110 count $9
6. Headphones
As fun as it may be to attempt to shatter your windows blasting all of your dubstep, your roommates may not appreciate it when they are cramming for their midterms. As such, you may want to invest in some headphones for those quiet study times where your music does not take first priority. They are also helpful in drowning out any annoying sounds from your roommate. Where you can get it: Best Buy – Skullcandy INK’D headphones for $13
7. Laundry Basket
You can’t just throw your clothes wherever you want anymore – your mom won’t be there to pick them up.
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8. Mini Refrigerator
Although expensive, the benefits of a mini fridge can far outweigh the costs, especially if you split the cost among roommates. You can store all of the food that you sneak out of your dining commons, and eating light snacks throughout the day can even help curb your hunger, fighting off that dreaded “freshman 15.” It’s also convenient for storing cold drinks for after workouts. Just remember to write your name on all of your things! Where you can get it: The Home Depot – Haier 3.2 Cubic Foot Compact Refrigerator/Freezer for $130
9. Power Strips
Most dorm rooms have two or three power outlets to share between two or three people. However, confrontations are all but inevitable when those few outlets must be split up for everyone’s phone charger, laptop charger, alarm clock, desk lamp, and night light. With just one power strip, you can turn one outlet into five, and you can argue with your roommates with more important things, like who left all the dirty socks on your bed. Where you can get it: Office Depot – Belkin Power Strip 6 Outlet for $5
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Shower Shoes Shower shoes will be incredibly important for those that have to share bathrooms with their entire dorm floor. You can never be sure about the cleanliness of a public bathroom, and walking barefoot into such a shower is asking for all types of nasty foot fungus. A pair of comfortable shower shoes is all it takes to prevent your feet from falling off by Thanksgiving due to warts, athlete’s foot, and whatever else is in your shower. “Showers can sometimes get nasty, since you never know what could have gone down there…(shower shoes) are always good to have just in case,” GBHS alumni and current Cal Poly San Luis Obispo freshman Christian George said. Where you can get it: Nike Factory Store – Nike Slides Sandals for $20
Dear Granite Bay, Even though I wasn’t suppose to go to this high school because of where I live, I am so thankful for having chosen GBHS. Mr. Grubaugh, there is no doubt you are my favorite teacher with your hilarious jokes and your dedication to the Gazette. Having been on the newspaper staff since sophomore year, I have fallen in love with the program. I wanted to thank Adam Tilford for being a wonderful Voices partner. Thank you to Mr. Dell’Orto and Mrs. Daniels for telling everything the way it is and being capable of not only being a teacher, but also yourself in the classroom. I wanted to thank Luke Keffer more than anyone else for being the best thing that could have ever happened to me. It is hard to explain how much you have turned my world upside down, but you were able to bring me back to the happiest person I could ever be. Andrea Obradovic, you are my twin in almost every way from the foreignness of our parents to the food we eat, and I cannot wait until we move to France to go to school together someday in the future. I wanted to thank you and Austin Henderson for being the best friends in the world. You have such a strong heart, and I’m so thankful to be friends with you. We are going to have such a good time over summer with Jamie Cologna. The moments us four have spent together are irreplaceable. Blake Delaplane, no one really knows your true personality but you are one of the craziest people I have ever met. I have no doubt in my mind you will someday make it to the White House. I can only hope you become more liberal along the way! Finally, I want to thank my parents for their love and support throughout my life. Thank you to everyone who has made high school an unforgettable four years. I love you all with all my heart. -Sarah Bertin
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goodbye letters Dear GBHS, When it’s all said and done, the past four years have been amazing. The things I have learned and the people I have met have meant the world to me, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the relationships I have made. I will miss you all incredibly much. Mr. Grubaugh: Thank you for being the reason why the journalism lab is not a class but a family. I won’t ever forget the midnight deadline havoc, or the incredible newspaper we made, or all the life lessons I learned after being on the staff for three years. I know that our entire class appreciates your effort and enthusiasm for the subject you teach more than we can say. Mr. Cunningham: Having first period with you and Adam Wagner was one of the funniest classes I’ve ever been in. Thank you for being such a vivacious spirit. Go soccer! Valentine: I will miss our midmorning chats between first and
I have spent the last four years of my life attending this school. Little did I realize, as these four years come to an end, I would miss this school. Not because of STAR testing or exams, but because we suffered through these experiences together, we ate the same school based lunch, and we all woke up early, Monday through Friday, praying for the weekend. Although I am excited for my senior summer, and ultimately to begin the rest of my life, I will miss the days of getting my parents’ money and enjoying the blissful existence of my own home. - Austin Scates
second period and giving you a special copy of the newspaper. Mrs. Drury: I. Love. You. And have learned so much from you. You are so much more than a teacher – you are a mentor and a friend and an inspiration. Kendall Roth and Katie Zingheim: We are the three best friends that anybody could have, and I won’t ever forget my crazy buddies that have been there for me since 6th grade. Amelia Helland: You are so amazing and beautiful and make my life so much fun! Never stop being you. And to all of my incredible friends – Christine Zavesky, Roxanne Reese, Allison Garvey, Micaela Saqui, Laura Preston, Slater McLaughlin, Alison Sale, Tucker Johns, Joe Eyen, Maggie Louis, Shannon Carroll, and all of the staff of The Gazette – I love you guys so incredibly much and I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it weren’t for you. So thanks.
Brittany Hince, Sonia Iyer, Jamie Cologna: It was a pleasure working with you as editors on The Gazette. I love you guys! Lena Eyen: I leave my legacy to you, my Spanish buddy! I will miss my morning hugs and hanging out with you in Valentine’s room. But next year, don’t freak out about AP tests so much! I love you Lena. And Sara Wagner: Just so you don’t get mad that I mentioned Adam and not you, I loved driving you to school in the mornings and blasting music as we got ready for school together. And I’m sorry that I wore your shoes without asking… Adam Tilford: You are brilliant, and I have loved every minute we have spent together. I can’t wait to see what incredible things your future has in store for you. Love, Shannon Wagner
RACHEL SMITH
As much as I am looking forward to graduation, I know in my heart just how much I will miss all of you. I have had the greatest friends and I love you all. Khloe Layo, you are the greatest friend I have ever had. I will miss you immensely when you’re at UNR. Just know that I am proud of you for all that you have achieved and I know you will go very far in life. Melissa Morse, Madi Layo, Amani Siddiqui, Jake Peterson, Erica Peterson, Morgan Martin, Chiyoh Arai, and all of my favorite sophomores, I will always be here for you, thank you for being such good friends to me and I promise that nothing will change after graduation. Thank you Mrs. Dickson for being such an incredible and inspiring teacher. Kristin Kakutani, I am honored to call you my cousin and I’m very glad that I was able to share my high school years with you. Out of anyone, you know me the best, and thank you so much for not strangling me because I know I can be really annoying. And for the rest of my senior friends: Erika Harmon, Allie Burger, Heidi Smith, Alexsis Eberhart, Amanda Alison, Olivia Johnson, Maddy Cornell, Jessica Gross, Ryan Williams, Kofi Akoto, Jake Williams, Ben Wood, Sofia Mitjans, Sophia Zogopolous, and Ben Uy, you are all incredible people and I will miss you very much. Thank you so much for making my high school years memorable. I love you all very much. - Rachel Smith
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