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Auburn Riverside Student Voice June 13, 2017 • VOLUME 22 • ISSUE #7
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LGBTQ community unites for PrideFest PJ Sills Managing Editor
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New York’s festival of LGBTQ pride has grown to an extravaganza with over 50 floats parading down Fifth Avenue. Seattle’s downtown festival this year will most likely once again be a colossal affair.
A flood of warmth and love went marching throughout Seattle, and all around the country for the 47th annual National Pride March last June. The events revolving around pride are only beginning, for June is observed as national LGBTQ Pride Month. Saturday June 24 on Capitol Hill and June 25 at Seattle Center will be Seattle’s annual PrideFest, the largest free pride festival in all of the United States. Needless to say, the event is open to all ages, races, and genders, and is completely free to attend. “I’ve gone every year since I was a little kid,” Makayla Tilton said. Tilton has two mothers, and a sister who is married to a woman, so she’s grown up to become “more accepting” and “open to the world” because of it. “The whole experience is simply amazing; everyone there loves you for exactly who you are, and want to celebrate life and be happy.” The bleeding heart and spirit of
the LGBTQ community has made significant advances in rights, recognition, and respect over the more recent years. A substantial piece to the puzzle has been the parade, for the acknowledgement of community and society it garnishes. “It’s an important way to come together and support the community,” freshman Drew Bates said. “It’s good to know you have a community.” Love and care is not necessarily what the month is about to Pride pioneers, but rather respect. Perhaps it is more important to “care less. You don’t have to accept [LGBTQ], but rather just let them be and respect it,” Bates added. “[The parades are] a great way to celebrate our differences and express ourselves,” sophomore Meg Warnstadt said. “You can’t force anyone to respect and be open to others, you can only give them guidance and hope they’ll listen.” Ultimately, human beings come in many shapes, colors, and sexual orientations. People all over the U.S. will be celebrating through parades and a multitude of other events that will follow throughout the next few weeks.
Annual ‘Beat the Raven’ race raises cross country funds ZaReah Barren Editor-in-Chief The annual Beat the Raven Race happens on Saturday, June 17 at 9:00 a.m. Anybody can participate in the 5K event and race with students from the cross country team. The day of the race registration fee for all ages is $30. “[The Beat the Raven Race] is a fundraiser to help pay for cross country travel or invitationals in the fall,” head boys coach
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Bill Sumner said. “[We] usually raise about $2,000.” Information on the race details can be found on Riverside’s home page online. The registration form is connected to a link on the website too. The race is split into age divisions, with the top 10 in each division getting a ribbon for the fastest times. “[It’s] a fun run. It’s for walkers, joggers, and a race for everybody,” Sumner said. “Anyone can be a part of it.” Participation in the event comes in many different forms, even for students on the cross country team. “I don’t run [the race],” sophomore editor-in-chief ZaReah Barren managing editor PJ Sills business manager Bella Coronado social media editor Chloe Knox cover photo Jessica Perez adviser Patrick Swenson
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Kayna Kliewer said. “I ran it freshman year. Last year I got together with other girls from the cross country team and cheered on the people from the sidelines.” The race is one of the cross country team’s biggest fundraisers for the season. The benefits go to both the girls’ and the boys’ cross country teams. “[Everyone] should definitely participate,” Kliewer said. “Anyone who goes generally has a good time.” There will be prize drawings, T-shirts, course photography, and a post-race celebration with food and drinks, according to the Beat the Raven race registration form.
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The “Beat the Raven” 5K run will raise funds for cross country’s many trips and race events.
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Sandlands split up teaching duties Maya Martin Staff Reporter Photography and Viscom teacher Gina Sandland has been splitting teaching time with her son for almost three years now, but some students are still wondering why she abandoned full-time teaching. “I wanted to test the waters of living on half my income,” Gina said. “[My son] Tyler came from Gildo Rey [Elementary ] and has his own business, but wanted to work with kids. We both thought job sharing would be fun.” Luckily, the Sandlands’ students seem to enjoy the daily swap between teachers. As freshman photography student Aly Judge described, the students are able to get a taste of their different personalities and vibes, which is a fun experience in itself. “I like it. I get to enjoy more free time for myself,” senior photography student
Melvin Pumad said. Gina Sandland equally enjoys the shared teaching times, but for different reasons. “I get to see Tyler’s perspective on class. Half-off times let me pursue hobbies and spend time with my three-year old grandson. On Tyler’s day off, he works in his business, which is great,” she said. Students have often explained that the shared teaching times make for an interesting and ever-changing environment. Overall, the teachers and students both seem pleased with the teachers splitting class time. The students get different vibes from different teachers, and each teacher gets a little time off each week to pursue their own careers and hobbies.
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TOP: Gina Sandland has been teaching photography class every other day for almost three years in partnership with her son, Tyler. BOTTOM: Tyler Sandland teaches photography class on his mom’s days off, and students also enjoy his teaching style.
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Opinion InFlight June 13, 2017 RompHims: sublime, sensational, sexy 4
PJ Sills Managing Editor As I make my way down the halls of our school, I see it: the behinds of several high school girls, hanging out of their short-shorts. Besides the fact that this is a dress code violation, most people seem to have no problem with it. However, if you see guys wearing abnormally short pants or even slightly revealing clothing, it’s disgusting, bizarre, and flagrant. But have no fear, a movement is underway and is beginning to sweep the nation—RompHims. The RompHim is a product of the the notrious and popular platform for online projects, Kickstarter. Chicago natives and executives of ACED Design Daniel Webster Clark and Elaine Chen were the creators of these one-piece masterpieces with the goal of $10,000 as their profit, yet have already racked up over $70,000 in a mere month. Female Rompers are a very popular and stylish piece of clothing for women. In turn, the male version of these fasionable mini jumpsuits should be looked at as such also. Style is gender neutral, and anybody should be able to wear the attire they choose if they enjoy it. If your garb passes school dress code and it’s not creating a distraction, more power to the men who are comfortable enough in their skin to wear these summer-inspired works of art. Some see RompHims as sexist and a
joke because guys need to “broify” a piece of women’s clothing to make their own trend. According to an article about these male rompers on Huffington Post, “Women today wear pants, Oxford shoes and shirts, and menswear-inspired everything; it’s still rare to see a man in a skirt, and many even find men in shorts to be laughable. Our conception of what men can wear remains as narrow as it was 50 years ago, if not more so.” PHOTO COURTESY CREATIVE COMMONS LICENSE MIC.COM There’s nothing sexist about men wanting to wear Regardless of where you fall on the “to romp or not to romp” continuum, it is clear this fashion-forward garment has struck something designed for a a distinct nerve in popular culture in only a month’s time. Believe it or not, the RompHim has actually been a part of men’s fashion for some time, it just hasn’t had the catchy name it has now. In fact, Sean Connery (James Bond) even wore one female with a more male in 1964’s Goldfinger. influenced style. If guys started strutting around in female rompers, it would come off as a joke and guys would never wear Visit us at 1410 Lake them. Just because men want to adapt Tapps Pkwy E H103 in an already popular style of clothing into Auburn, WA something fun for themselves, it doesn’t or call us at make them all misogynistic frat boys (253) 987-5202 who are obsessed with masculinity. One might argue that the RompHim is not worth the $90 retail price, but if you have the funds, the legs, and the swagger, then there’s no reason to not buy one.
THE JOYS OF HIGH SCHOOL LIFE by Alyssa Shrader
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Later start times not best option Alexus Jacobs Staff Reporter School starts approximately at 8:05 a.m. on regular days and 9:05 a.m. on PLC Mondays. The rest of the schools in the Auburn School District—with the exception of West Auburn High—also start at 8:05 a.m. and 9:05 a.m. Even though these times are relatively late in the morning, it is common to see high school zombies walking throughout the halls and slumping over their desks sometimes until after third period. The biggest reason for sleepy teens is the early start time. A later start time would allow more sleep for students, but the schedule we have now is perfectly fine. There are PLCs that give us extra time and there are plenty of other reasons to stick to the start time we have now. Although school starts at 8:05 a.m., the majority of teens who attend Riverside say they wake up around 5:00 a.m. and fall asleep about midnight. That means students only get an estimate of five total hours of sleep, which isn’t enough time for a healthy young adult. “Teenagers between the age of 13 and
18 need between 9 and 9 ½ hours [of sleep],” according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. In that case, if a teen gets up around 5:00 a.m., their bedtime should be at 9:00 p.m. The only problem with a 9:00 p.m. bedtime is that a large number of teens are involved in afterschool activities and have an average of two hours of homework. Some juniors, seniors and even older sophomores and freshmen also have the responsibly of a part-time job. A later start time would cause the same problems as PHOTO BY ALEXUS JACOBS the regular schedule, as well. Students are constantly falling asleep in class, but it is unknown if this stems from lack of sleep, or simply a surge of If school were to start at 10:00 boredom. A schedule with a larter start time doesn’t make sense, as students should be ready to learn. a.m., for example, schools would have to remain in session for at least seven the wee hours of the night, playing video clocks by often staying up late at night,” hours, which would lead to school ending games, cramming for a test the next day the UCLA Sleep Disorders Center said. at 4:00 p.m. The late let out time would and lurking around on social media. On the “When their internal clocks are not set mean sports practice later in the evening, weekends and in moderation, these things right, teens can become very sleepy when less time to do homework, and eventually, can be harmless. But if done every night they should be wide awake.” With PLC Mondays and other imeven later bedtimes, starting the whole cy- or all night, these activities will leave teens exhausted, foggy and unmotivated. portant reasons, school should start at the cle over again. “Teens can throw off their body same time. Many teens find themselves up until
Society shapes teen summer body insecurities Chloe Knox Staff Reporter With summer rapidly approaching, many feel as if they need to get their “summer-bodies” ready. Eating less, working out more—it’s a whole process of how to feel comfortable in a bathing suit. Society has set an ideal image of what you should look like to go shirtless, whether you’re a guy actually shirtless, or a girl in a bikini top. As if people aren’t self-conscious enough about their bodies and wearing a bathing suit, society judges people if they aren’t stick-skin, models with an eight-pack. Girls are “beautiful” when they have a toned stomach and a thigh gap, and boys are “hot” when they have abs and big biceps. But why is that? With obesity becoming an ever-growing problem, we are quick to judge someone based on their appearance. According to psychologicalscience.org, psychologists Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov from Princeton University, said that it only takes a tenth of a second for someone to judge you based on your face. They also say that further exposure to that person doesn’t really alter that first impression. So now imagine if they saw more than just your face, and decided that you were “too fat” to associate with. Being told to “be comfortable with
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Many feel as if in order to get in shape they cannot eat certain foods they really enjoy. These foods include junk foods such as Nabisco Oreos.
your body” or to “be confident” isn’t going to help you any if you have society weighing you on an imaginary scale that already has bags of sugar on it. So you may feel com-
fortable, or proud with how far you’ve come losing weight, but the people around you don’t know that, and when judging, they could care less.
Stores and businesses take advantage of the idea of a “summer body” and advertise diet plans, exercise equipment and even exercise clothes. “Buy our stuff and you’ll be a skinny ‘gorgeous’ model in less than 30 days!” Because of course, losing 20 pounds in a month is the best way to feel good about yourself. Long story short, there’s something each and every one of us could be doing to be healthier. Maybe it’s skipping dessert at lunch and instead having an apple. Maybe it’s getting up at the crack of dawn to go on a run, while still getting adequate sleep. Maybe it’s buying that gym membership you know you’ll never use, and forcing yourself to go every day after school. Maybe this, maybe that. But guess what? No one is perfect, no one is totally 100 percent in love with themselves; there’s always something we wish was different. So yes, there will be those who judge you. There will be those who push you down and tell you you aren’t good enough. There will also be those who encourage you. There will be those who pick you back up. And there will be those who are so worried about themselves they won’t even pay attention to the insecurities you think are so prominent. Wear what you want, eat what you want, exercise when you want. Don’t let society tell you you aren’t good enough to do what everyone else is doing.
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Snapchat streak pointless Chloe Knox Staff Reporter You wake up in the morning and immediately roll over in bed to grab your phone, scrolling through the endless notifications. How do I know this is what you do? Because you send me a Snapchat of the ceiling in your room with the word “streak.” Well good morning to you, too, Sunshine. A Snapchat streak occurs when two people send snapchats between each other daily. You can recognize this as a number and a fire emoji next to their name. Ideally, a streak with someone would come about because of a daily conversation, but that is not the case. Many teens are starting streaks with people they don’t even talk to on a daily basis, featuring things on their Snapchat stories such as “slide up for a streak,” meaning “I’m really desperate and am looking for some cyber-friends.” I’m sure that even if you don’t have Snapchat, you are still aware of what a streak is. Maybe you’ve looked over the shoulder of your friend, or seen memes about it on other forms of social media. Streaks are a way for two people to stay in touch without actually doing any of the things needed to actually stay in touch, like have a decent conversation. Having streaks with, like, everyone on your friend list, is a little bit excessive. I mean, unless the only people on your friend list are your mom and your best friend. Then
have at it. You will never understand how thrilling it is to receive a Snapchat from the girl I stopped talking to in sixth grade, when all it is is a black screen with the all too familiar word “streak.” Oh, thank you so much, you made my day. If you insist on sending streaks to the 500 people you haven’t seen for three years, I will not look at you and think “Oh, you’re so popular, I wish I was like you,” but instead “Okay, that’s sad, I’m sorry you have nothing better to do.” If the only way you communicate is by sending a sweet, daily message that says “streaks,” maybe it’s time to focus on actually meeting that person in real life, or on leaving them behind. There is only one exception for having a streak with someone you’ve talked to just a few times, and that is if they live far away. Say you met a really cool dude last year at Disneyland and want to keep in touch; a streak is a great way to do so. But if it’s just the girl you sit across from in third period, get a life. Snapchat streaks are a cool invention, if not abused. If sending your streaks in the morning takes longer than 30 seconds, then you have an issue. This summer take a break from the online world and focus more on yourself and your close friends. Let go of the boy you had a crush on in fifth grade, and the girl you went to a party with last year. Keep your streaks organized, and just with those who you truly care about.
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Many people who have Snapchat have streaks with their “best friends,” those who they Snap the most.
13 Reasons Why too unrealistic Sierra Fox Staff Reporter Just about every teenager who has access to Netflix has seen the relatively new hit drama 13 Reasons Why. Each episode reveals another event that leads to main character Hannah Baker’s suicide. After every segment of this thrilling show, the watcher is left with suspense and a cliff hanger, making them feel obligated to pounce on the next episode as soon as possible. 13 Reasons Why can be said to be a reminder that suicide is still an issue in our society, especially for teens. Bullying and sexual harrasment also take place in the show. But are the events that occur in the drama very realistic? Take a moment and think: Would any of this actually happen in my high school? There are more unlikely events in the show than realistic ones. Of course television is going to be very dramatized to interest viewers, but on a level of reality and what could actually happen in real life, there are some flaws. The whole show is about the tapes Hannah created right before she died. She created thirteen tapes for thirteen people, and each tape explained how a certain person made her feel forced to commit suicide. After her death, she made sure each person got to listen to the tapes. However, this wouldn’t occur in reality. No one is going to take the time to record themselves explaining everything people have done to them on tapes, and come up
with a whole plan so the contributors will be guaranteed to hear them. That’s plain ridiculous. In addition, it’s messed up to tell people they’re the reason you killed yourself. People commit suicide because they feel hopeless and hurt. Hannah seems to have more anger in her than hurt to make the tapes, blaming people for her death. All together, making tapes about people who you say led you to your suicide makes it seem like you’re doing it for attention. There are more specific parts in the show as well which are a little strange on the reality scale. For example, one of Hannah’s classes had a rule to give each other daily compliments written on paper to secure positivity. In one episode, one of the main characters, Zach acts out of anger towards Hannah for rejecting his kindness, stealing compliments out of her basket so she would think no one had any compliments to give her. Hannah listed that as one of the reasons she killed herself. Is it me, or does that seem a little extreme? I mean, rude people do stuff like that all the time, but the fact she’d kill herself over that is over the top. I would be disappointed for a while and then go about my business, if that was done to me. Overall, 13 Reasons Why is a captivating show with an interesting plot. Dramatization is a big part in making a show intriguing so it won’t literally bore you to death. The episodes contain aspects of unrealistic scenarios, but it’s still an entertaining show.
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Favorite senior high school memories
“Prom, last dance with friends.” “Winning the senior class —Audrey Southards dance.” —Devyne Omolade
“Prom was very fun considering the brief amount of stress leading up to it. It was a great experience.” —Elliot Crawford
“Prom. All of the activities; the music room.” —Lindsey Jones
“Graduating because I hate high school.” —Emma Tyrie
“Twining with Tyler Berry for a soccer game.” —Josh Jarbah
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Stand up to summer scams Alyssa Shrader Staff Reporter Summertime has different meanings for teens these days. Those sunny days are the best time to hang out with friends on the beach, get started on those college applications and maybe even score a summer job. Many teenagers are looking for any chance of seizing a job, and it’s not that hard to do; job applications are almost everywhere. So what’s the tough part? Knowing which applications are the real thing, and which ones are a scam. Teens aren’t the only ones looking for some extra cash. According to utica.edu, many common scams are used to steal personal information with and/or without the use of technology. Families have even reported receiving fake ransom calls, only to discover that their loved ones were safe after they had been tricked. Though rarely reported, concerns of kidnappings related to scams have also arisen. Still, while getting scammed is easy, avoiding them is too. It only takes a few steps to avoid being on the receiving end of a scam. First and foremost, never give out any personal information such as credit card and/or social security numbers. Scams are sure to be after
one of two things: money or identity. Most scammers will usually call an applicant via phone pretending to set up an interview before proceeding to ask for private information. Hang up and block the caller; there’s nothing rude about avoiding a scam. The second warning sign should be any questionable information that gives off a bad vibe. If it’s part-time job that’s willing to pay full time wage and requires no experience and sounds too good to be true, that’s because it is. No one becomes a millionaire from a first job, especially a teen, and an applicant has to know how to do something in order to get a job. The best thing to do, whether those warning bells are ringing or not, is to do a background check on the so-called employer. Google the name and/or phone number and analyze all the information that pops up. Does something not match up? Then don’t call back; one less scam to worry about. Summertime can easily become scam time, so stay on guard. Keep all personal information personal, reread details, and do some research if something doesn’t feel right. Don’t let a summer scam ruin summer break.
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Summer break is a great time to make money and get out out of the house, but take precautions to avoid getting scammed.
Get ready for DIY summer treats Maya Martin Staff Reporter
Cupcake Shake In a blender, combine 4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream, a ½ cup of yellow cake mix, and a splash of milk. Blend until well combined, and garnish with sprinkles. Serve immediately. (Optional: Rub a thin layer of corn syrup along the rim of the glass and dip in colorful sprinkles for a more finished and appetizing look.) (Serves 1 person)
These treats are perfect to beat the summer heat!
Ice Cream Taco Wrap mini waffle cone cups in a damp paper towel and place in the microwave for 15 seconds each. Form the cups into a taco shell with the towel. Pack several spoonfuls of ice cream into the “taco shell.” Pour chocolate shell or fudge sauce onto the taco and top with sprinkles. (Serves 1-2 people)
Tropical Smoothie
Gummy Bear Popsicle
In a blender, combine 1/2 of a peeled Fill a popsicle mold 3/4 of the way full and seeded ripe mango, 1/2 of a peeled and with Sprite. seeded ripe papaya, 1 ripe banana, 1/4 cup Drop in a small serving of gummy freshly squeezed orange juice, 1/2 cup skim bears. milk, 1/4 cup nonfat yogurt, 1 teaspoon of Place a popsicle stick into the mold. good honey, and 2 cups of ice. Freeze overnight or until frozen all the Blend until smooth and pour. way through. (Serves 1-2 people) (Serves 1 person)
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Officers for 2017-2018 prepare for next fall Bella Coronado Staff Reporter
Seattle summer concerts Bella Coronado Staff Reporter As summer draws near, many students are getting excited for upcoming shows. Concerts are a big part of a lot of student’s summer experience. While a lot of performers are coming to the Seattle area, there are quite a few big headliners, as well as some cheaper alternatives to keep your summer interesting. J-Cole is coming to Seattle, with tickets ranging from $45-$215 (Ticketmaster). The 4 Your Eyez Only tour is on July 17, making this concert a perfect mid-summer activity if you enjoy rap. Kendrick Lamar is performing at the Tacoma Dome on August 1. The tour is centered around his newest album, Damn, which has recently reached number one on the Billboard charts. The tickets are at exceedingly high prices, but you are in for a good show. For those interested in more alternative music, Young the Giant will be performing at WaMu Theater on August 11. They are touring with the Cold War Kids, supporting their new album, LA Divine. Tickets start at $44 for general admission. As for festivals, very few are reasonably priced. However, if you plan to blow your summer savings on tickets, there are some shows you will not want to miss. Country music lovers might be interested in
Watershed, the annual country music festival held at the Gorge July 28-30. Day passes start around $200. Warped Tour, the massive punk-poprock festival sponsored by Vans, will be held this weekend on June 17, at Centurylink Field. Tickets start at $85-$215 for general admission. The alternative rock radio station 107.7 The End is putting on their annual Summer Camp music festival August 12-13, at Marymoor Park. Some of the top headliners are Vance Joy and Metric, as well as New Politics, K. Flay, and Dude York. General admission tickets for the two day event are $87. It can be hard to find free things to do in the summer with your friends, but always keep your eye on free concert events. The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle (previously known as the EMP) is hosting an event for teens called MoPOP Summer Kickoff. It will feature live music from local bands, artist pop ups, and will have opportunities to win prizes and explore the museum. The event is on June 17 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and is open to all teens. The city of Auburn is also hosting various dates of Soundbites, a concert series featuring eclectic music and food from around the area. The dates are spread out between July and August, and showcase different bands from all different genres. It is encouraged as a fun event for the entire family.
Vice President Drake Pearisaeff has many fresh ideas and changes to bring to ASB. With new responsibilities, he is most looking forward to being able to be more involved in the school and improving the school environment and community. To be a good leader, he plans to do his best to lead by example. He also plans to be a voice for students who need one. He wants to talk to students face to face, reach out, and use their ideas or thoughts. Pearisaeff wants the school to be an environment where students feel like they belong. “To have a school that is entirely excepting,” he said.
Stephanie Neu, secretary, is ready to keep ASB on track and organized. Neu explained that ASB life can be chaotic at times, with such a huge student body and stress from other things outside of school. She wants to make sure they are keeping everything together despite that. She will be making sure they are where they need to be, so they are later able to follow through with all the fun stuff they plan. She also wants to make sure that activities reach all parts of the school, reaching out to all students. She plans to keep the family spirit together. “Not only to be more organized . . . but to really make sure these fun things are directed towards [students].”
James Halford, President, is excited for the coming school year. Previously a freshman senator and sophomore spirit chair, Halford is looking forward to the opportunity to make the school a better place. He is also looking forward to working with the other new board members. It is important for the school president to be a leader to all students. Halford will strive to be the best leader possible. “Just giving my all, all the time,” he said. Things that he would like to see differently next year at Riverside is an increase in student participation. He would like to see more students supporting each other at games and other school events. Keeping the family feel of Riverside, Halford hopes to continue to include everyone.
Daniel Naraverrete, next year’s public relations officer, is excited to just be on ASB next year and to work with the new group of people. His title includes getting the message out for school events. He will also be making connections with students. His goals are to put in all his work and effort into ASB, and doing what is best for the whole school. PHOTOS BY BELLA CORONADO
Treasurer Jai’shon Berry is excited to be on ASB next school year. He hopes to get to know the school better by being a part of the community. His job includes keeping track of the ASB budget, signing paperwork, and making sure everyone is doing what they need to. He plans to be the best leader possible by giving people an example to be the best that they can be.
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InFlight: What are some trends going around that you wouldn’t mind taking part in? KN: Fun hair dye? I’m not a very trendy person. InFlight: What is one food you could eat for the rest of your life? KN: Macaroni & Cheese and ice cream. InFlight: What is your favorite movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio? KN: Catch Me If You Can, although Romeo & Juliet is a close second. InFlight: Would you rather be in Paris or Hawaii? KN: Neither, I’d rather be somewhere I’ve never been. InFlight: Would you consider yourself to be more stern or more laidback of a teacher? KN: No comment—it depends on how much my kids have messed up.
InFlight: Do you have any hidden talents? If so, what is one? MES: I don’t have any hidden talents. Oh, I make really good jam. InFlight: What are your plans for the summer? MES: Going to Europe. InFlight: Which school color is better: Teal or Silver? MES: Silver. InFlight: How do you stay calm when things get frustrating? MES: [I take] five deep breaths. InFlight: If you could change your full name, would you do it? What name would it be and why? MES: I probably would do it . . . I would take out my maiden name, Ellis. InFlight: How do you help students who seem to be struggling? MES: I talk to them.
InFlight: What was one trend from when you were in high school or now that you thought was lame? FR: Then: thin-lines in the mullet; now: RompHims. InFlight: What is one perfect dish you feel that you can create? FR: Quinoa chili. InFlight: What fictional world would you like to live in? FR: The world of Star Wars. InFlight: What do you think is the biggest mistake high schoolers make? FR: Not seeking out advice; they fly solo and don’t understand that what they do now affects their future. InFlight: Who did you look up to when you were younger? FR: I always admired those who pushed against odds and put in extra hard work.
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InFlight: What app do you use frequently? EV: I like Duolingo and Starwalk. InFlight: What mythical creature do you wish was real? EV: Yoda or a dragon or a Yoda-dragon. InFlight: Zootopia or The Secret Life of Pets? EV: Oh, Zootopia! Zootopia is dope. InFlight: What is your biggest pet peeve when it comes to students? EV: Disrespect. InFlight: What is your favorite thing about teaching here at Riverside? EV: I have an awesome department and the students are okay sometimes. InFlight: What piece of advice would you give high school students? EV: Reflect on yourself, do what you like or love to do, and don’t be a jerk.
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Arts & Entertainment
InFlight June 13, 2017
Artist of the Issue: Carli Larson Bailee Youngren Staff Reporter
PHOTO BY BAILEE YOUNGREN
Carli Larson serenated the audience at the Mr. and Mrs. Riverside show on May 3 this year.
5 of her best songs 1. Waterproof 2. Farewell 3. Fly 4. Parade 5. Lonely People
15-year-old freshman Carli Larson, this year’s Ms. Riverside, stunned the judges with her own original song “Fly.” Carli has been singing through almost every aspect of her life. Singing became a passion of hers at a very young age and she has found a way to make it a huge part of her life. Her first song that she wrote individually was “Perfect” in sixth grade for her seventh grade talent show. Larson says that she has become more organized and has a clear way of planning out her writing, managing to get the right words sounding the right way, rather than just putting her words down and hoping they sound right. She is torn between her song “Waterproof ” and “Farewell” when deciding a favorite. Her writing muse comes to her while she is sitting outdoors. She says that the world itself brings life to her ideas. Larson has watched Taylor Swift since her country days and remembers watching her on stage and being just like her. She found out writing was something she wanted to do because she was really creative and she realized she was actually good at it. As for continuing with her passion, Larson says that it is definitely a plan of hers. Right now Larson has been working on new songs that she categorizes as a mix between Taylor Swift and Adele to match her voice.
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Arts and Entertainment 15 Auburn Avenue Theater’s Hairspray a hit Auburn Riverside High School
PJ Sills Managing Editor 1962 Baltimore has been brought to Auburn, and it’s phenomenal. The Auburn Community Players are dazzling audiences with Hairspray, the latest musical put on at the Auburn Avenue Theater. Directed by the well-experienced Chris Serface, and filled up with brilliant, astonishing performers across a wide array of ages, this show is exceptional. Hairspray is the story of pleasant and plump Tracy Turnblad played by the professional actress Megan Hicks. Turnblad is offered a shot to be on the notorious Corny Collins Show that features popular music and dancing. She then in turn uses her newfound fame as a platform to teach everyone a thing or two about integration and racial equality. The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" rhythm and blues. When going to see this show, expect nothing less than perfectly executed choreography, rich vocals, and much comic relief throughout the performance. The actors and actresses featured are absolutely breathtak-
ing and make the show tremendously entertaining to watch. Several talented Riverside students are under the spotlight in Hairspray, including: freshmen Drew Bates (Brad) and Maya Martin (Lorraine); sophomores McKenna Webb (Amber Von Tussle) and Elizabeth Harvey (Thaedra); along with juniors Jessica Rumrill (Brenda) and Joseph Fontes (Duane). From the wide range in voices and enthusiasm in dramatics, these young thespians’ hard work for several months has obviously paid off. One part about this interpretation that is especially delightful is the relationship between actors Frank Kohel (Edna Turnblad) and Micheal O’Hara (Wilbur Turnblad). It’s as if every time one of these gentlemen open their mouths you can’t help but chuckle. There’s still a chance to see this success, with three performances left, two of which are on June 16 and 17, both at 7:00 p.m., and the final performance will take place on June 18, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are only $14.45 for students and seniors, and $16.52 for general admission. To or-
PHOTO BY PJ SILLS
Freshman Drew Bates (left) and Bellarmine Prep junior Alyssa Gries (right) twist and twirl to ’60s tunes. Bates has been featured in several plays and musicals over the years including Guys and Dolls, A Christmas Story, 42nd Street, You’re a Good Man, and many more.
der tickets you can visit the Auburn Avenue Theater’s website www.auburnwa.gov. Click on “Things to Do”, “Arts and Enter-
tainment”, and look for the Auburn Avenue Theater link. Log on and experience this marvelous production for yourself.
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Sports
InFlight June 13, 2017
“State” Sports Update The season is coming to an end for all of the 2016-2017 sports, including the fall sports teams who had to wait until the spring to go to State. Multiple sports sent individuals to State, and other sports took the whole team. Junior Jennifer Kim and senior Nicole Matiatos went to State for girls golf. “[It was a] fun experience; I placed 19th overall,” Kim said. Fastpitch went to State on May 26, but lost both of their first games against Woodinville and Richland on May 26. They did not place at State, but they did get fourth in the district. For track, junior Jaden Robinson made the finals for the men’s 100 meter dash and placed sixth, and placed seventh in the 200 meter dash. He was the only State track finalist to place, and set school records. Junior Aulane Mpouli qualified for the 100 meter and shotput, along with senior McKenzi Williams, who qualified for the 100 meter hurdles and the long jump, and freshman Alaya Hill qualified for the high jump. Finally, senior Lyubov Midgal qualified for Pole Vault. Junior Colby Tong placed eighth for boys singles in tennis on May 26-27. Junior Calley Heilborn and Junior Anna Maracich went to State for girls doubles in tennis, and finished in ninth place.