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Disaster in Japan The recent earthquake in Japan not only affected thousands in Japan, but also affected several students at Emerald Ridge

housands are missing, thousands are dead, and thousands are injured in the aftermath of a 9.0-magnitude earthquake on Friday Mar. 11, 2011 that occurred near the coast of Honshu, Japan, according to United States Geological Survey. Disaster struck Japan in the form of tsunamis, some as high as 43 feet, and left 14,133 dead and 13,346 missing as of Apr. 21, 2011. While foreign exchange student Tsuyoshi Ishikawa was sleeping, the earthquake in Tokyo shook his family. Ishikawa sent food to his mother, older brother, and twin brother because the stores in Tokyo were empty. “When the earthquake happened, my older brother was going out of city so the train just stopped and he had to go back home and buy his food,” said Ishikawa. “It took him four hours, and he had to walk. He saw businessmen wearing helmets because the walls were broken and falling down. He said it was just horrible.” When his brother reached Tokyo, he tried to rest at the school. However, it was so crowded he couldn’t. Normally busy, fast-paced and full of people, Tokyo was stopped in its tracks because the Fuku-

shima nuclear power plants cannot provide electricity. “They still have electricity but it’s not good enough. We go to school by train, and my twin brother said the trains are not working, so we don’t have to go to school right now,” said Ishikawa. Ishikawa will return back to Japan in June. “I hope everything is better,” said Ishikawa. “If not, I’ll come back here.” Senior Keith Rhyner is in Japanese Three and is president of the Japanese Club. Rhyner planned to go to Japan for spring break, but had to cancel because of the delicate position Japan was in. “Last year the Japanese exchange students came to America during spring break. This year it was our turn,” Rhyner said. “Originally, for the past three years the group is normally three or four, but this year we had about ten students.” The students have prepared for this trip ever since the second month of school by training more advanced conversations. So we planned the whole year and about two weeks before spring break, the tsunami hit and all of our jaws dropped,” said Rhyner. Junior Lisa Hwang, in charge of the Japan Support Committee,

is encouraging everyone to help out by participating in the Japan fundraiser. “Just like any other fundraiser, we want to help. Japan is going through an extremely tough time, and we will support them. Basically, we will give them a big hand,” said Hwang. The Japan Support Committee planned three fundraisers. The first happened after school on Thursday, April 28, which was a two-mile fun run for Japan. If you came to the fun run, your advisory received points for Ultimate Jag. “[For the second fundraiser] we will be having a coin drive. We will be going around advisories collecting coins,” said Hwang. “Every cent counts.” The third fundraiser consists of T-shirt purchases, which will have “Jags heart Japan” on the front and a couple of Japanese characters on the back. They are available for a limited time at $12 a shirt. “Even though it might be a small amount, every cent counts. If I put myself in that situation, that if a tsunami hit my hometown, I can feel the grief, and it’s just devastating,” said Hwang. “It is heartbreaking. Really heartbreaking.” {Virginia Van Keuren - Reporter}

2011-2012 ASB Officers Josh Gross

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Lisa Hwang

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Amisha Parikh David Suh

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Rutvi Patel

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Weird News No Protection Here

No one likes theft, and neither does the Sagami Rubber Industries Co. While on route to Japan, Sagami Rubber reported 85,000 boxes of condoms stolen. The 725,000 individual condoms were estimated to be valued at 121 million yen, or around 1.5 million US dollars. Why someone would need that many condoms, is a mystery to many, but this mystery is probably best left unsolved. { msnbc.com - Source } { Moe Herbert - Reporter }

Undignified Deaths

Jose Ochoa, 35, was stabbed in the leg by a blade attached to his fighting rooster. Wade Westbrook, 26, was bitten by a copperhead while trying to ascertain its gender. { Bakersfield Californian - Source }

Get the Chair out of Here

Jim Starr a disabled 36 year-old of Dorchester England, was recently ordered off public roads due to the complaint that his “chair” being too big. Starr had a custom-made, motorized chair with caterpillar treads instead of wheels, which moves like a tank. Authorities told him he would have to be licensed for a “Category H” vehicle (one category higher than a “road roller”). Starr said his chair was the only way he was able to play with his children at the beach.

Starling Parking Zone

A holiday park in Britian is having a 10,000 dollar cleanup operation after seven inches of droppings were left behind from thousands of starlings who flocked there. { Telegraph.co.uk - Source }

Peeing Entertainment

{ Yearbook }

{ President } Junior

{ Vice President } Junior

{ Secretary } Sophomore

{ Treasurer } Sophomore

{Activities Director } Sophomore

“I’m a hard working person who has high expectations and will do a fantastic job [now that] I am elected.”

“I have an obsession with string cheese,and i have a pet ferret, but that should not demean my campaign and election in becoming the ASB VP of 2011-2012.’

“I enjoy working with people and getting things done, I’m pretty friendly and helpful, very approachable, and love doing things to make the school a better place.”

“I’m a diligent worker, I do stuff that needs to get done, but I know how to have fun when needed, and overall, I do work.”

“My goal in life is to make some sort of change, I love working with people and I can’t wait to surround myself with others who do as well.”

Sega installs “Toylet” games in Japan’s urinals, in four Toyko metro locations. Each urinal is installed with a pressure sensor and a LCD screen is placed above. There is up to four mini-games to play. The “Mannekin Pis,” simply measures how hard you can pee, and the “Grafitti Eraser,” lets you remove paint by pointing a hose in different directions. There is also “The Northern Wind, The Sun and Me,” where you can be the wind trying to blow a girl’s skirt up, the harder you pee, the harder the wind blows. Finally, the “Battle! Milk From Nose” which is a multiplayer game where you can compete against the man who last used the urinal. The strength of your pee is measured and translated into milking spraying out of your nose. If your urine stream is stronger your milk-stream knocks your opponent out. { Forteantimes - Source } { Brittany Tracy - Reporter }

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Staff Editor-in-Chief/Focus Editor.............................................Allie Rickard News Editor/EdBoard...................................................Kaitlyn Schlegel Athletics Editor.................................................................Maddie Stutz Opinion Editor...........................................................Quinn Sanderson Features Editor/EdBoard.............................................Billiemarie Klein Arts & Entertainment Editor/EdBoard...........................Milena McLaren Copy Editor/EdBoard....................................................Aubrey Kendall Photography & Graphics Editor.............................................Jamie Bush Business Manager................................................................Josh Bozich Reporters........................................................................Amaya Adams .....................................................................................Kristen Casten ........................................................................................Ryan Chavez .......................................................................................Sydney Dawn .........................................................................................Casey Duke ........................................................................................Moe Herbert ............................................................................................Ben Leair ..........................................................................................Kate Meyer ........................................................................................Aubrey Moss ...................................................................................Christa Noonan ..................................................................................Keegan Ouzman ............................................................................................Josie Ruiz .......................................................................................Griffin Silver ................................................................................Candace Swenson ......................................................................................Brittany Tracy .............................................................................Virginia Van Keuren Adviser.............................................................................Kevin Smyth The Very Fine Print Editorial Mission As a limited forum, JagWire exercises student expression rights under the jurisdiction of the Puyallup School District. We pursue an unbiased truth while maintaining the highest journalistic integrity. Our top priority is to raise awareness while covering a wide variety of issues effecting our readership. We will publish an engaging newsmagazine which will entice, excite, and engage. Letters Policy JagWire will accept unsolicited copy from students, staff and community members. Only signed and dated letters with address and phone number from community members, or grade level from students, will be accepted. Letters should be limited to 300 words and will be published as space is available. All letters are the sole opinion of the writers, and the staff reserves the right to edit any letter for space and/or clarity. We will not publish material that may substaintially disrupt the school process. Letter to the editor may be submitted by mailing them to JagWire c/o Emerald Ridge High School or emailing them to jagwire. Advertising Mission JagWire publication staff accepts advertisements for most products and services available to the public. However, the staff reserves the right to reject, edit, or cancel any advertisement that the staff deems offensive in light of normal public standards. Ads identifying students as atheletes by photo or text will not be accepted (WIAA 18.20.0 and 18.20.1). The staff will not accept advertising that is racist, sexist or illegal for high school students. Advertisements do not necessarily reflect the views, endorsements, and/or positions of the staff of JagWire, student body, faculty, administration, or school board. Corrections JagWire staff values accuracy in every aspect of our publication. We wish to correct the errors that we do make and extend an apology for any inconvenience to our readership. If you believe that we have made an error, please contact us at: erhs.jagwire@gmail.com.

Cover Photo Illustration By Allie Rickard Cover and focus clipart courtesy FCIT http://etc.usf.edu/clipart

Think before you speak I

n the hallways of school, the term gay (or something The term gay is used as a synonym for stupid or poor along those lines) is heard frequently to describe and isn’t acceptable. People need to make a stand. something that is wrong or annoys them. That When you hear someone use the term gay (and other label is offensive and creates a hostile environment similar words_) as derogatory slang, inform them of for homosexuals. It serves as a constant reminder that the damage they’re causing. It happens everywhere, they aren’t accepted for a characteristic. even people at our school are affected by homophobia. The use of the term The attitude towards has become frequent homosexuals is fairly ven some teachers and parents negative. and accepted. It’s accepted by some adults are against it ust the mention of “Even some teachers and teachers, teaching and parents are against assembly it. Just the mention of students that it is okay. homosexuals in the The acceptance of this homosexuals in the received multiple complaints term and other similar MLK assembly received terms is an injustice that has continued for too long. multiple complaints”, senior and member of the Gay The US Department of Health and Human Services Straight Alliance Sierra Axson said. estimated “that as many as 30% of completed youth This case isn’t as unique as it seems and we can suicides each year” Through our abuse, we create a do something about it. The terms cause pain and if depression that is sweeping the nation.This means you use them you’re the cause of that pain. Everyone that up to 30% of teen suicides in the U.S. are caused has a right to their own opinion and you do not have by our society and our intolerance. to support homosexuality, but be civil. Think about “Homophobia affects [homosexuals, bisexuals and what you say before you say it. lesbians]. Most people don’t even realize the damage it causes,” a sophomore girl said. { Griffin Silver - Reporter } We wonder why the suicide rates are so high among teenagers and now we can do something about it.

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I love Star Wars. (And you should too.)

remember when I was five years old and saw the first Star Wars movie “A New Hope.” The beginning was gripping when the bold blue words simply stated, “A long time ago in a galaxy far far away.” It took place during a galactic civil war where this all powerful Empire was in control of the galaxy. You see the big, scary villain Darth Vader with his mask and electronic breathing that can bring awe to any child. The force was introduced to me and for a long time I believed that I was able to use the force like telekinesis and throw objects with my mind. They bring in lightsabers to make the battles more exciting; a handle no bigger than a flashlight and, when turned on, emits a beam of light hot enough to cut through most metals. I thought there was no way this movie could get any better until they used battleships that fought in space. epic space battles, lightsaber duels and different planets with their own ecology. It’s amazing that George Lucas released the beginning of this series in May, 1977 and it has stood the test of time. This brought me into a whole new world of imagination as I bought the toys and action figures. To this day I still have the red lightsaber I got for my birthday. I felt the force as I swung the blade around as my friends tried to attack me with one of theirs. I would always emerge as the winner. It saddened me when I found out that this dream of becoming a Jedi would ever become a reality.

Star Wars opens your mind to a bigger reality that someday we may advance in serious technology such as space battleships and cities in the clouds. I love this series, and I will pass on my collection of Star Wars goodies to my children and conform them to love the force. Its not just the movie series that I fell in love with; I have grown to love the video games that presented themselves over the years. One game especially caught my attention, “Star Wars Battlefront.” I love this game because you don’t watch Star Wars; you live the experience that George Lucas created. I took control of a republican soldier and fought for the Jedi to save the galaxy from the separatists (a group of people who believe domination of the galaxy is peace). Not only that, but you can take control of your favorite Jedi and Sith characters and crush the opposing team. At the Pacific Science Center there is an exhibit open to all those who love this most memorable saga of movies. I had a chance to go there and boy was I surprised; all the costumes were there and even the handles to all the lightsabers were on display. If that’s not enough to make you want to go, wait until you have the opportunity to go into the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon! The exhibit also has many interactive features that include virtual reality games. I encourage Star Wars fans to go to this exhibit to remember the magic of the Star Wars Trilogy. { Casey Duke - Reporter }

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{ Minor { Annoyances* The night before portfolios were due, my dining room table was covered in page protectors and pens and papers and papers and pain pills for my aching head. Aubrey Kendall I have been { Copy Editor / EdBoard } a good little student and saved best works and got a three inch (way too big!) binder in sophomore year, all in preparation for this glorious day. Despite my preparation, I was still doing work the night before. At about eleven thirty, I called it good and slept. So I didn’t get it all done on time, but I’m okay with that. We all know that the silliest part of the portfolio is that certain administrators and teachers profusely tell their students that the portfolio is due April 5th, even though most people don’t have their portfolios finished and approved until late April (and suffer no consequences). If portfolios were beneficial then, sure, I’d have it completed on time. But really? I’d rather sleep. There are two things in the portfolio that are reasonable to have as a graduation requirement: resume and community

service. Requiring students, who are about to go into the work force, to have a resume makes sense. I can get behind the required 20 hour community service too because it’s minimal time that doesn’t do anyone harm. People moan and groan about it (I’m just as guilty as the next person), but we can set our phones down for twenty non-consecutive hours and connect to humanity for a bit. At the other end of the spectrum lies the job shadow, which in most cases is completely unproductive. In theory, it’s a good test of aptitude and interest, but in reality it’s a kid following around a stranger for a day only to get a graduation requirement checked off. For it to be a useful tool, a student has to be excited about it, not dreading it like a Troy Hodge Christmas album. For my Job Shadow I went to a third grade classroom and made pipe-cleaner caterpillars and got boogers stuck all over my backpack. In retrospect, it really was as pointless as I thought it was at the time. I take that back, I’m a far better arts-n’-crafter than I ever was before my Job Shadow, therefore: time well spent. Also, what am I suppose to do with all the sheet protectors that all these documents are in? Am I suppose to sew a shiny bed spread for my college dorm with them and slide into bed every night, like a piece of paper? The portfolio is really very wasteful, but then again, that’s the ERHS way.

Want to know what ruins a perfect morning? Pulling into the parking lot and seeing someone’s stupid annoying car is in your Billiemarie Klein spot. The { Feature Editor/ spot that you EdBoard } have parked in every day since September 2nd. The spot that you and your car have been so loyal to. The spot that your friends park around. Without officially assigned spots, parking is up for free grabs. However, there is an unwritten code that if you park somewhere continuously, you should continue to park there, making that section of pavement yours. During this year of parking, I ran into a spot stealer. I don’t think I am the only one who has had their spot hijacked by another car. My spot stealer started the year three spots away from mine. That was nice, the Red Dragon, my Pontiac Sunfire enjoyed having that car three spots away. But as the year has progressed, this other car came closer and closer to “my” spot. About a month ago, I pulled up to see that

*all the little things we hate

this other car, that will not be mentioned, was in my spot. Not. Cool. I let it go, vented about it through a status update and I gave the other car and its driver the benefit of the doubt. Thinking that maybe they thought they were in the fourth one. But day after day, my patience ran low as I pull in to find my favorite slab of cement with another car on it. Really. Not. Cool. From various Facebook posts, I know that I am not the only who has had their spot stolen from them. My heart goes out to you and your car and your friends car’s as I know that your wheels miss your spot. Parking is very crucial. If you aren’t in the right spot and you have something you need to be at right after school, your whole afternoon could be messed up. You could be late to work, you could be late to pick up your sister and then get grounded. There are a plethora of possibilities. Spot stealers, I request that you go back to the spot where you came from. It is so inconsiderate to take someone’s spot if they have been parking there for the last five months. Having my spot stolen has put a world of stress on me. I now have to practically run out of the school so I can get out of the parking lot on time to get to work or a meeting. Spot Stealers, please think about your actions next time you park in someone else’s spot.

From the teachers:

Tell us about a funny moment here at school. “Something

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(senior)Preston Cutter looked like (junior) Elijah Baldwin and then Elijah appeared out of

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nowhere and everyone agreed Chris Tavern { Drama Teacher }

they were twins. Funny thing was they played twins in a senior one act.”

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Spring sports showcase Stats baseball

Wins/Losses - 5/1 Highest Score - ER, 8 / Curtis, 5 Next Game - N/A

Track

Wins/Losses - 1/0 Highest Score- ER, 82 / Spanaway Lake, 54 Next Game - 5/4 Rogers @ ER, 3:00 pm

Boys Soccer { Jamie Bush- JagWire }

Wins/Losses - 8/0 Highest Score - ER, 10 / Bethel, 2 Next Game - ER @ Curtis, 7:00 pm

Girls Tennis

Wins/Losses - 2/1 Highest Score - ER, 3 / Puyallup, 2 Next Game - 5/2 Puyallup @ ER, 3:30 pm

girls waterpolo

Wins/Losses - 1/1 Highest Score - ER, 14/ Foss, 3 Next Game - N/A

Girls Fastpitch

Next Game - 5/3 ER @ Puyallup, { Keegan Ouzman - Reporter }

{ Jamie Bush- JagWire }

Volleyball scholarship

an Francisco State University awarded senior Melissa Horton with a partial volleyball scholarship. The program is ranked in top 10

of division two on the west coast. While at San Francisco, Horton will major in kinesiology, the study of movement and exercise, and plans to attend a doctoral

program in physical therapy. { Candace Swanson Reporter }

{ Jamie Bush- JagWire }

04 01 Senior Miranda Fickle practices her batting stance in the ER gym at an indoor practice. 02 Track team running laps around the school grounds as a warm up at their practice. 03 The baseball team practices pitching and catching. 04The waterpolo team takes a break after swimming laps at the Rogers High School pool. { Kevin Smyth - JagWire }

Senior Melissa Horton signing her partial volleyball scholarship to SFU.

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WHAT IS FEAR? “All humans have anxiety and fear,” school psychologist Mike Matulka said. Fear is a search for purpose. We look for ways to overcome that thing we fear the most. It makes one alert and aware of their surroundings. It’s not good or bad, it’s a state or condition that we have. The unknown of the object is what makes one fear it. With darkness and death, we fear what will happen. It’s the point where one knows they can’t go back. “Parachutists usually say the moment they start to fear is when they have already jumped from the plane and know they can’t turn around,” psychology teacher Ben Muhlenbruch said. Fear is a physical and emotional response to stressful events in one’s life, an element of terror. When faced with fears, the body responds to the threat. Depending on the person, a fight or flight effect will occur and one will have to respond very quickly. The idea of physical responses is the quickening of the heart rate and respiration. There are two kinds of fear: internal and external. Internal fear is negative emotions that one feels inside. External fear is being frightened of objects, such as a spider. Person to person is different on what kinds of fear is in the world. Humans are high wired with apparatus. Nature versus nurture takes play in the understanding of fear. On the nature side, every individual is different. We inherit fears from parents and relatives through genetics. With nurture, environment takes a big role on what fear is. In bad environments, people are more prone to have startle reflects and are always on edge. This can sometimes lead to post traumatic stress disorder. Intense fear typically interfere with with abilities with life, such as relationships, school and work. Fear is typically based on past experiences. Our bodies learn response to happenings. It holds a special place in our brains. We don’t understand other’s fears because it’s our own personal thing. “Fear is personal,” Muhlenbruch said. { Jamie Bush - Photography & Graphics Editor }

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Coping

Media fear

Weird Phobias

Fear of:

Phobia Name Ablutophobia Batophobia

washing or bathing being close to high buildings

Chaetophobia

hair

Didaskaleinophobia

school

Ergophobia

work

Kainophobia

anything new

Pogonophobia

beards

Sciophobia

shadows

Somniphobia

sleep

Telephonophobia

telephones

Venustraphobia

beautiful women

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rom tabloids with exaggerated headlines of UFOs and Bigfoot sightings to tearjerking clips of unlawful terrorist attacks on civilians, fear, like any other emotion, has a way of enticing audiences, leaving their minds open for the media to

mold. Politicians are masters of using public fear of terrorism, recession and poor leadership to steal as many votes as possible from the competition and achieve support for their actions. Scare tactics have been prominent in presidential elections since the beginning and were especially pointed out in the 2010 Presidential Elections. US News article “2010 Election Focusing on Scare Tactics from Both Parties” by Kenneth T. Walsh, discusses the fear appeals used by Democrats and Republicans running in the 2010 presidential election. Democratic party pushed their protection of Social Security onto older voters, toying with their fear of losing their needed benefits. Republicans revealed to voters the rise of illegal immigration and taxes which would occur if Democrats won the election. Although these allegations may have held little truth, the parties know these issues hold high emotional content which they can use to their advantage. Watching King5 news or reading the local Tacoma News Tribune you may make comments of it being full of dark, depressing stories and only focusing on the bad in the world. However, for some strange reason you can’t get yourself to change the channel or flip the page to the funnies. Congratulations, you have fallen into the scare tactic trap. Author, speaker and copy writer Jeremy Reeves on his website (http://www.jeremyreeves.com/fear-in-advertising) states his theory on why fear is so successful in the marketing world. “When we’re scared we enter the “fight or flight” response which triggers a whole slew of hormones to be released in our bodies, and over time you can actually learn to become kind of addicted to these hormones,” Reeves said. Advertising masters utilize this addiction to force an almost hypochondriac mindset onto people so they buy their products that will “save” them from social isolation, unhealthy habits or any other phobias they may have. However, fear appeals are not solely used for advertising or persuasion. These tactics are commonly seen in public service announcements such as ‘No Stank You’ and ‘Above the Influence’ commercials. Whether hidden in a political speech or bluntly shown in a commercial, fear appeals are throughout the media which surrounds our world today.

Giving up on dreams: People often gain fears of failing. They don’t want to disappoint a parent or a loved one so they give up on their dreams. They might also be afraid of others making fun of their dream because they don’t think it “cool enough” so they give up. Not willing to step out of comfort zone: Fear of the unknown is very common. People are afraid of trying something that they can’t see the for sure outcome. They would much rather keep from excelling than try something unfamiliar. Won’t allow people to help: They don’t want to admit their fears so they don’t let others help. They are afraid of people knowing their fears. Unable to make decisions: Being indecisive is a result of being fearful of making the wrong decision. Someone is afraid they may not choose what is best for themselves or others so they choose nothing at all. Settle for less: People are afraid of progressing because there is a chance they might fail. So they don’t try for the best and just settle with what they have. Feel unmotivated: Not feeling like any of your hopes are dreams are worth pursuing because the chances of them coming true seem slim. { Madison Stutz - Sports Editor }

Consequences Acting Out: Giving into your fear Attack: Physically attacking your fear Avoidance: mentally or physically avoiding your fear Compensation: Making up your fear for a strengths in other aspects of your life Denial: Refusing to accept your fear Displacement: Changing your fear into a safer version of your fear Fantasy: Placing yourself into an alternate reality when facing your fear Idealization: Playing up the positive aspects of your fear Intellectualization: Focusing on the logic of your fear Passive agression: Avoiding the situation Performing rituals: Set up patterns to help distract yourself from your fear Provocation: Have others help you act against your fear Rationalization: Creating logical reasoning for your fear Substitution: Replace your fear with someting positive Suppression: Holding back your urge to react to your fear Trivializing: Making your fear into something smaller than it actually is { Kaitlyn Schlegel - News Editor }

{ Quinn Sanderson - Opinion Editor }

What are you afraid of?

“When I grew up in New York I was afraid of elevators because they kept getting stuck. Or stuck between floors. I was afraid to get stuck.”

“When I was seven, my brother had a pet snake. He told me if I got bit by it I would die. So he held me down and put in on me.” { Justin Hugo } Junior

{ Connie } Security Guard

{ Hover Lagrimas } Senior

“When I was four I was chasing a poodle; there was a skateboarding ramp. The poodle ran up the ramp while I was chasing it and it jumped on me. It stopped and peed on me.” { Tyler Merganthaler } Junior

30 random students were asked 1 - Scared? Ha! The dark is scared of me! 2 - Not much. just a little but barely 3 - Yeah not gonna lie I am scared of the dark 4 - I hate the dark; I do not want to be alone!! 5 - OMG! I HATE THE DARK IT’S SO SCARY!!! 10th grade 61% said 1 0% said 2 13% said 3 13% said 4 13% said 5

{ Maddy Kessler } Sophomore

“Because when I was little my mom threw me my 4th Birthday Party. She threw me a surprise birthday party with a clown. And it came into my room and said happy birthday and I started crying. I punched him in the stomach and ran.”

11th grade 45% said 1 45% said 2 0% said 3 10% said 4 0% said 5

“I am a five because everytime I go somewhere its dark, i go with friends and they like to scare me. So that makes me hate he dark,” Sarah Russell said. 12th grade 45% said 1 10% said 2 18% said 3 0% said 4 27% said 5

{ Kristen Casten & Candace Swenson - Reporters }

“In 2nd grade, I was feeding ducks. But I would show it to them and eat it. The fourth time the duck bit my eye and I ran around the whole park with the duck still on my eye. I got in the car and went to the doctors with the duck.”

How scared of the dark are you?

I’m a two because I’m not really scared of anything,” Sami Orchard said.

“I’m a two because I’m not really that scared of the dark at all,” Julia Schmidt said.

{ Christa Noonan - Reporter }

All together 50% said 1 20% said 2 10% said 3 6% said 4 14% said 5

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volume xi issue Vi April 29, 2011

Coping

Media fear

Weird Phobias

Fear of:

Phobia Name Ablutophobia Batophobia

washing or bathing being close to high buildings

Chaetophobia

hair

Didaskaleinophobia

school

Ergophobia

work

Kainophobia

anything new

Pogonophobia

beards

Sciophobia

shadows

Somniphobia

sleep

Telephonophobia

telephones

Venustraphobia

beautiful women

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{ Quinn Sanderson - Opinion Editor }

What are you afraid of?

“When I grew up in New York I was afraid of elevators because they kept getting stuck. Or stuck between floors. I was afraid to get stuck.”

“When I was seven, my brother had a pet snake. He told me if I got bit by it I would die. So he held me down and put in on me.” { Justin Hugo } Junior

{ Connie } Security Guard

{ Hover Lagrimas } Senior

{ Maddy Kessler } Sophomore

11th grade 45% said 1 45% said 2 0% said 3 10% said 4 0% said 5

{ Kristen Casten & Candace Swenson - Reporters }

How scared of the dark are you?

I’m a two because I’m not really scared of anything,” Sami Orchard said.

“I’m a two because I’m not really that scared of the dark at all,” Julia Schmidt said.

{ Christa Noonan - Reporter }

All together 50% said 1 20% said 2 10% said 3 6% said 4 14% said 5

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Lis inove the Air

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Students share their stories of love and engagment

ove is love. No matter what size, age, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation a person is. When love hits, all someone can do is let it consume them and let things flow. There are a few students who are already planning on taking their high school love to the next level: marriage. Senior Shannon Meshke is one of three students soon to be tying the knot with her loved one, Justin Ochs. He is currently in the Air Force. “We’ve been together for 13 months,” Meshke said. “We plan to get married in the woods on June 4, 2011.” In some circumstances, marriage is the only way to really be together. In Meshke’s case, she and Ochs wouldn’t be able to live together on base while he’s in the Air Force if they aren’t married. On the other hand, being in love with your best friend since the age of ten is reason enough to get married. “Chad Downey and I met when we were eight years

old.” Senior Britni Harrison said. “We’ve been best friends ever since and have been dating for the last 5 years.” Harrison plans to get married to Downey who graduated from Walker High School after she completes nursing school in two years. Not only are they expecting marriage in a few years but also a child in the near future. “Us having a child is not the reason we decided to get married. “ Harrison said. Senior, Natalie Gough has also taken the next leap in life. She and Cruz Bowers, graduate from Eatonville High School, have been together for the last two years. They also don’t plan on tying the knot until 2013. “I realized I was in love with him on his family’s annual ski vacation.” Gough said. “We’ve always been comfortable around each other and we fit well together.” Both Harrison and Gough feel that getting engaged is

simply dating with the intentions of marriage later down the line. All three of the families on both sides were surprised at first but are now excited for the couples. “Justin asked for permission before hand and that really impressed my dad.” Meshke said. Not all teenage engagements are how we see them in movies, driving to Las Vegas and getting married on a whim and divorcing two days later. . These students however, have thought about what they want their future to look like and it looks pretty bright. { Kate Meyer - Reporter }

{ Photos courtesy of Shannon Meshke and Britni Harrison }

New Staff at Emerald Ridge

Mr. Phelan “When I first came to Emerald Ridge, the first thing people asked me was if I was a student or a teacher.” Spenser Phelan, the new sophomore English teacher said. Phelan began teaching here as a replacement for Mrs. Marmino. At the young age of 22, students often wonder whether he is a student or a teacher walking down the hallway. He graduated from Washington State University last May with a major in English and a minor in Spanish and history. Phelan really wants to teach English and history, but his dream subject to teach is British literature. Even though he has only been here for a few months, Mr. Phelan is feeling welcomed by the student body. “I love it [at Emerald Ridge], everyone has been really nice to me.” Phelan said. Even though Mr. Phelan will only be staying until the end of the year, he would love to come back here in the near future. “I hope to be a Jaguar permanently if possible.” As an English teacher, his favorite words are “loquacious”

from Harry Potter and “transcendent.” He also hates the word moist. “ The Harry Potter series are his favorite books, along with the Grapes of Wrath. He has a senior advisory, which can be stressful to many teachers. He states that his advisory is, “interesting, but really exciting at the same time.” Mr. Phelan is on his way to becoming a successful teacher. “I hope I can have the chance to make a student’s year.”

Mr. Board Ken Board is the new security guard to replace Jim Rudy, who recently left for active duty in the armed forces. Board is married with grandchildren and is a veteran of the Navy, SRO for nine years. After the Navy, Board was a Pierce County Sheriff for 29 years and retired on March 25 to work here. While he was a sheriff, Board had a taste of his fifteen minutes of fame. “I was on four episodes of Cops in the 90’s,” said Board. While he hasn’t been here long, Board already has warmed up to the spirit of Emerald Ridge, and enjoys the change in his work atmosphere.

“I like it a lot, I’m really glad to be here,” said Board. “I admire kids so much.” Board has been around kids for years and didn’t always get to see the best of them working as deputy. Here at ER, he sees so much positive energy in the students. Board finds that seeing students with that kind of energy and ambition makes him feel good. “The most rewarding experiences have been the relationships I made with kids over the years,” said Board. “I like to think I had made an influence on them. Board isn’t all work though. He has many hobbies and interests, including astronomy. He went to a few of the astronomy classes and found the subject really interesting. Board also has a Harley Davison motorcycle which he rides to school. Not only that, but he is in two motorcycle groups, one specifically for veterans. Board is really excited to work at Emerald Ridge and hopes to make an impact on the school and the students. “I want to be active in the school, like the teachers and everyone else.” { Brittany Tracy - Reporter }

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Mrs. Shepard

Planting Seeds of Education

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01 Spanaway Lake Daffodil Princess 1985 02 Shepard’s children (from left): Michael, Sam, Kaydn 03 Shepard’s engagement photo

rom the minute you walk into math teacher Tracie Shepard’s room you feel welcomed. Shepard says her daily hi’s to students with one of her sincere, sweet smiles. Her rosy cheeks frame her mouth as she asks students how their day is. She’s the teacher that students always gush about saying, “I love Mrs. Shepard!” In class, Mrs. Shepard walks around to each students table asking “Is everything ok?”. Shepard has a knack for making the hardest math simple. Shepard makes complicated math turn into 2+2 type of math. She sits next to students and works with them until the light bulb comes on. “She’s really personable. She takes math learning to another level and applying it in ways that students understand it at a high school level. She is really caring,” junior Dana Henry said. “She loves to talk to you about everything, about the activities you are involved in, the sports you are involved in, and how your job is going. She likes to know her students as more than just grades in the grade book.” Though teaching is something that seems to come so naturally to Shepard, she didn’t always want to be a teacher. As a student with high math and science scores, she thought she of becoming an engineer. During her first years at Pacific Lutheran University, she found she really enjoyed explaining and breaking the material into smaller understandable parts. “I was the first one to go to college in my family, so I was nervous about telling my parents that I wanted to teach, but they supported me fully,” Shepard said, “I really do like it, it’s a good mom job, and has little quiet rewards

to it.” Shepard is the mom of Michael, 22, Sam, 16, and Kaydn, 13. Sam is currently a junior at Emerald Ridge. “I thought it would be weird having Sam here, but it’s been terrific.” Shepard’s son, Sam feels the same way. “I actually like having my mom work at school. Its convenient to walk into her room to get a drink or if I need some money, so that’s cool,” Sam Shepard said. “I think the reason why I like it is because everyone at school likes her, people don’t give me problems because they don’t like her. If people didn’t like her, I probably wouldn’t like having her at school, but that isn’t a problem, so I like it!” Both in class and out of class, Shepard oozes about her children. “I love seeing myself in them, but they are so much better than I am,” Shepard said. “They are like a really cool version of myself and my husband magnified. I adore my kids, I can’t imagine breathing without them.” During her years at Spanaway Lake High School she focused on her grades. She also spent her time involved in leadership and community service. Shepard was crowned the 1985 Spanaway Lake Daffodil Princess. “I think the best part was getting to know the other representatives from all of the other schools. I have some extremely fond memories of the community service we completed at veteran’s homes, retirement communities, and events around Puyallup, Sumner, Orting, and Tacoma,” Shepard said. “ I also remember how ridiculously proud my grandparents, parents, and sisters were to say that I was chosen. It was just a fun time in my life. Waving

to my family from the float, now that’s a great memory!” Besides being a devoted teacher, Shepard is a devoted wife of 20 years. “This sounds cliche, but my husband [Norman] seriously loves me unconditionally. He makes me laugh everyday,” Shepard said. “It’s really cool to have people in your life that you can love so much.” Shepard ranks among the elite teachers in the district, as she earned her National Board Certification this last year through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review. “There are lots of check lists, which catered to my strengths,” Shepard said. “It made me honestly look at my teaching with fresh eyes.” Shepard’s love for teaching shines through when she teaches a lesson. “I love that high school kids are always looking for reasons to be happy. I love trying to make students feel welcome in my classroom.” Shepard said. Shepard does just that. “Mrs. Shepard always puts her best foot forward while teaching. She not only tells her students she cares about them but she shows them too.” Senior Caleb Rawson said. It is no doubt that Shepard has impacted many students and their learning over the years and will continue to make a difference in the lives of many. “I love teaching because I’m maybe planting a little seed of something that they might do something amazing with.” Shepard said. { Billiemarie Klein - Features Editor/EdBoard Member }

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One reporter bravely ventures out to discover what one underage club has to offer

CLUB REVIEW I

suppose K-Town is a reminder not to let my imagination run wild. Driving in my rayon-blend skirt and crop top, I fantasized dancing the night away with good music, cute boys, all the while feeling forever young. In short, that didn’t happen. From the outside the venue is decent; parking on a Friday night wasn’t a hassle, and while obviously dark outside didn’t appear too sketchy. After waiting in line for a short ID check, I was greeted by a dark hallway, a “bar”, and alas the dance floor. All along the outside of the floor, guys that weren’t busy dancing were busy scoping out their next prey. The sight I saw resembled sharks in a feeding segment from a wildlife documentary; the sound track composed of early 2000’s rap. And as much as I love going to the window and to the wall, I find getting sleazy with Ke$ha slightly more enjoyable. K-town is lo

cated about an hour up north in Kirkland, being a resident of Puyallup I found my first nuisance. While Kirkland isn’t incredibly far away, it isn’t a hop and a skip either and should be worth the time and cost of travel. Being in K-town reminds me of being in a basement; pool can be played in one area, while in another patrons can catch their breath on a musty sofa or out on the patio. Going to K-town you’ll find yourself spending a fifteen dollar entrance fee to commute two hours to live an experience comparable to a high-school dance with people you don’t know and dying to take a shower afterwords. Skip it. { Amaya Adams - Reporter }

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As the opening act of the night, it is impressive that a The plot is very hard to follow, as I student imagined, wrote, and directed this play by herself could not understand it the first time because her effort shines through the vibrant energy of her I saw it. Maybe it was because I was stars. A failed “fuego man”, twin clowns, a fast-talking distracted by the outburst of the death of ringleader, a delusional lion tamer, a narcissistic Gatsby, the impulsive kissing, and the danccontortionist and a pessimistic customer takes ing flapper, because it was fabulous how each you through a sad-excuse of a circus with a few of the actors came together to execute a wonderful scattered laughs. Even though the circus has interpretation of the script. And the world didn’t colto ask itself, “Are we really that bad?”, it is lapse of boredom, especially not in Harold’s brain. a start for Kaitlyn Schlegel’s career in drama.

Directed by: Zach Albert

Cross dressing. Baby dolls. Dead room. Politics. Couch. Full of random psychotic outbursts, the main character, Naomi (Madi Geck), failing to communicate with the her fashionable son and wife. This play is unique: even though Naomi was in her own world, she was able to communicate with the audience and it was full of balance in acting, directing and script. It was indeed a very nice visit.

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{ Illustrations by Milena McLaren - JagWire }

Actors from the ERHS drama department performed three shows for audiences. All were great hits and made the hard working senior directors proud.

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PROM F REVER

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Everything you need to know about

Dinner

Young

(Cheap) Pho Than Brothers *Multiple Seattle Locations *7714 Aurora Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 *(206) 527-5973 (Decent) 94 Stewart: *94 Stewart St. Seattle, WA 98101 *(206) 441-5505 (Expensive) Palace Kitchen *2030 Fifth Ave Seattle, WA 98121 *(206) 448-2001

Transportation A & A Limousine *(206) 367-5466 Crown Limousine *(206) 261-0111 Blackstone Limousine *(206) 343-5466

TIPS TO REMEMBER:

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Can’t take your shoes off so bring an extra pair if you need them

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Keep the flowers for corsages and boutonnieres in the fridge

(Cheap) Lady Margaret’s *10312 120th St. E., Suite 12 Puyallup, WA 98374 *(253) 841-9455

(Decent) Jessica McClintock Boutique *400 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101-3625 *(206) 467-1048 (Expensive) Christella’s *328B N. Tower Ave Centrailia, WA *(360) 736-2288

Double check for tickets, student ID and extra cash you need before leaving

Wear a button-down shirt while you’re getting your hair done

Pay off all fines to the bookkeeper so you can purchase your tickets. Everyone receiving a ticket must be fine free

What to Wear

A change of clothes if you have post prom plans

Have a friend or family member take your photos. You’ll save money and get exactly what you want

dancing?

tired of Tux Shop *3827 S. Meridian, Puyallup *(253) 770-2761 Winters on Broadway *1718 East Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102 *(206) 324-3171 Tuxedo Club *344 Parkplace Center, Kirkland, WA 98033 *(425) 822-2384

Check out the Nirvana exhibit only at EMP While at prom, the EMP will have their Nirvana exhibit open. Described as the “world’s biggest-ever collection of Nirvana memorabilia in an exhibit”, take time to check it out in between dances. You will get the chance to view over 200 artifacts, 100 audio recordings, paintings and hand-written lyrics by Kurt Cobain, as well as Cobain’s famous yellow cardigan. { All information and illustrations compiled by Milena McLaren - A&E Editor / Editorial Board }

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BEN LEAIR - CHOKING VICTIM

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CANDACE SWENSON - THE CLASSIC CRIME

The Classic Crime

This band didn’t break any molds. It sounds like some generic upand-coming stuff I would hear on the radio. I’m not really into all the Indie-Alternative music, so I didn’t like it.

Choking Victim

Typical Washington band: grunge mixed with alternative. They sound like Three Days Grace, yet with a more relaxing tone. The lead singer has an amazing voice. The Classic Crime doesn’t talk about sex, drugs or rebellious things.They could be on the radio.

This band to me is the perfect fusion of squatter punk and ska. With their garage band sound-quality and song influences (from everyday homeless life centered around the urban concrete jungle setting of New York, in the 90’s), I get my fill of destructive music for the day.

Choking Victim

Blood On The Dance Floor

Blah blah blah, rah rah rah. Choking Victim sounds like dying penguins. The music is totally punk and not my taste. It’s upbeat music that’s blurred by a lot of yelling. I like the song beat, but not the singing. The lyrics only talk about drugs and rebellious things.

Blood On The Dance Floor

This band immerses you in an imaginary land of constant raving and copious amounts of drugs, sex and dancing; not my cup of tea, but I liked how obscene it was. They are far too concerned with the female body for me to take them seriously.

The name explains everything. People probably wanna rip their ears off on the dance floor. Not a fan of dirty lyrics and techno. Honestly the band sounds like Justin Bieber with a backup singer.

Buzzcocks

The Buzzcocks are not too bad for being punk music. I liked “Ever Fallen in Love”. I would have to say though that 70s punk music is much better than nowadays punk music.

They’re a main punk influences from the 70’s/80’s from England. A slower, earlier brand of punk, but they are essential. They were my first record I ever got and I still can’t get enough vulgar U.K. punk rock.

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The Classic Crime

The Classic Crime has a calming tone that I would love to hear while I walk alone on a rainy day. It really relaxes me if I’m in a bad mood. The lyrics actually have meaning behind them unlike most current music.

Choking Victim

They make me want to choke myself. I am the real victim here! This music makes me want to run in a crowd of people with a huge smile and punch every face I see. They try to “outrun” the fast music by singing faster, anger-filled words.

Blood On The Dance Floor

My favorite band of all time! I admit the lyrics are cheesy, graphic and inappropriate but that’s fine. Their music may be vulgar and obscene, but life is vulgar and obscene. This music makes me want to dance around and have fun! Their beat puts me in the best mood ever.

Buzzcocks

When I hear Buzzcocks all I can think of is another 70s punk pop band that I’d love to have flowing through my ears as I ride a magical unicorn over a grass field. Their music makes me smile, dance and sing in a hippie circle.

GRIFFIN SILVER - BUZZCOCKS

Classic Crime

It has well-written, sappy, melodic songs as well as a Three Doors Down-sounding, Fall Out Boy-on-steroids sound. It is a modern rock band with similarities to Linkin Park. My only complaint for this band is they’re a bit boring.

Choking Victim

They’re an angry, old school punk band with a fresh sound. Their songs have a lot of energy and an amazing bassist. They have a similar sound to Rancid, only faster and better. Fast enough at some points you couldn’t understand what they were saying. I found this band to be so good that half-way through the song I had the sudden urge to eat three thousand twinkies...in a good way.

Blood On The Dance Floor

I wouldn’t suggest this to anyone. It’s an awful mixture of bad lyrics and bad techno. The tunes were repetitive and annoying. The only positive thing I can say about this band is that the lyrics are incredibly offensive and obscene.

Buzzcocks

Their energy could be compared to the Ramones. They are good lyricists and I suggest checking them out. { Jamie Bush - Photo Manager }

The Beat -May

Giving you the lowdown on the South Sound

Today

5 Cinco de Mayo

8 Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

15 Harry Potter movie on DVD

Senior Boards

6 BINGO

1-5717 s. Tyler st Tacoma

Give Hodge a Hug

School BoardMeeting

Arbor Day

7 Rogers HS Fun Run/Walk 8:45 am

14 Rocky Horror Picture Show

Blue Mouse Theater

Senior Boards

4A Golf State Tournament

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