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Have a Fun Summer

June 11 Class of 2004 Night At Safeco Field Montreal Expos vs. Seattle Mariners 7:05 p.m. $10 June 25 United We Funk Tour Jazz Band, S.O.S., Midnight Star The Paramount 8 p.m. $40 June 28 Never Heard of It, the Insurgence, Ruckus, Poorsport Graceland 7 p.m. $8 July 1 KGRG Ska Love Fest 10 minutes down, The Recliners, Strike One and The Push Graceland 8 p.m. $8 July 3 Nameless Danger, The Meat Beaters, Negative Xero, Lost Bob’s Java Jive 5 p.m. $3

July 4 Have fun and be safe July 5 Sarah McLachlan Key Arena 7:30 p.m. $45-$65 July 10 2004 Vans Warped Tour Bad Religion, Bouncing Souls and more The Gorge Amphitheatre 2:30 p.m. $31.25 July 16-18 Central Area Community Festival Garfield Community Center and Playfield Every day 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. July 17 American Idol Tour Everett Events Center 7 p.m. $37-$47 July 17 Tim McGraw Gorge Amphitheatre 7 p.m. $40-$67 July 31 KUBE Summer Jam Gorge Amphitheatre Noon $76

July 21-24 Creation Festival 2004 Gorge Amphitheatre Times Vary $31-$84 July 24 Big Freakin’ Deal White River Amphitheatre 5 p.m. $25 and up August 7 3 on 3 Soccer Jam 2004 9 a.m. 7 p.m. $125 Register by July 24

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September 3-6 Bumbershoot Seattle Arts Festival Seattle Center 11 a.m -11p.m. $20 September 22 Incubus Keyarena 8 p.m. $32.50 September 22 Maroon 5 Puyallup Fair 7 p.m. $15

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07>> Senior David Feltner will attend college at the United States Military Academy at West Point next fall.

<<10 Graduating members of the JagWire staff reflect on their time spent as reporters, photographers and designers.

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VOICESTREAM >> Doing culminating project is awesome! >> I hate to say it, but it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. >> My career path will allow me to enjoy all 20 hours of my community experience. Part of me liked it, and part of me hated it. >> Culmunating project, shmulminating project. >> Its stupid! >>Its just a stupid idea. There is no reason for it. >>I know the culminating project will be stressful, but at the same time, I am excited to get started!

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AS THE END OF THE YEAR APPROACHES, STUDENTS AND STAFF ALIKE BECOME NOSTALGIC AROUND THE TRANSITIONS ABOUT TO OCCUR IN THEIR LIVES. SENIORS GO ON TO WORK OR COLLEGE; STAFF OFTEN SWITCH POSITIONS IN-DISTRICT OR MOVE ON TO OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. SOME LOOK FORWARD TO IT; SOME DREAD IT. BUT CHANGES INEVITABLY OCCUR. JAGWIRE CHOSE TO FOCUS ON THESE SHIFTS FOR ITS FINAL ISSUE OF THE YEAR. PERHAPS THE PERSPECTIVES SHOWCASED WILL CHANGE YOUR OUTLOOK.

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Marilyn – I love this CD. It so unique. If you’ve never appreciated rap, hip-hop, or R&B, then you should start with this one. It has a diverse combination of a whole bunch of different artists and they each bring their own flavor to the CD. So, all in all, it’s very good!

13>> Junior Bailey Kuestermeyer’s state performances in the 3200- and 1600-meter runs proves she deserves Athlete of the Month honors

Ashetan – Crap, pure crap. I’m not fond of rap at all. So this CD will definitely go in my top 10 worst CDs.

<<14 The Hypokritz comedy troupe performs on June 3, entertaining the audience with witty skits, improv, and stand-up comedy.

Focus Reporting >> CARISSA CARTER >> JESSICA BUCKNER >> TIM FIELD >> KASSIE GREEN >> TYLER QUINN

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Kristin – Well, since the movie was pretty good, listening to the music made me want to get up and dance. By listening to the CD alone, there was definitely a different mix to every song. It wasn’t the best CD, I would just say it was O.K. AJ – I suppose this captures the spirit of the movie….although I’ve never seen the movie…on pure musical merit though, I’d say that commercial hip-hop has a ways to go still.

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When the sun goes down

A.J. – Cheesy, cliché, bull crap. This is what the high school seniors listen to at the season finale of Dawson’s Creek. Very little musical talent mixed with something that hundreds of people are doing right now equals lame music. Ashetan – Just like all the other country singers, Kenny sings about crap that no one cares about. If I was forced to listen to this again, I probably would just go to sleep with my pillow over my head in hopes to suffocate so I wouldn’t have to listen to this. Marilyn – Personally, country music isn’t my thing. This guy is what you’d listen to when you reflect on your life. I don’t know jack about country music, and frankly I’m gonna keep it that way. Kristin – A lot of people dis on country. I just have to stick up for all those cowboys and cowgirls. I never really listened to country until two years ago, and I just got hooked. Now every time I drive, or even hang out in my room, I turn on the radio or just pop in one of my favorite CDs – Kenny Chesney! Rascal Flats is also one of my favorite CDs.

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A.J. – These guys incorporate some new ideas into the whole “indie/rock” scene, which alone deserves respect (since the scene has been getting kind of old), then throw in the voice, which always sounds like he’s desperate and still trying. Lovely in its own right. Ashetan – He’s all whiny and stuff and sings about some girl. But I do like it, they have their own sound, kinda like new age 80s band. Marilyn – I don’t listen to this type of music. I have a stereotype that everything rock-ish has no definite beat to dance, and I only like music that I can dance to. This CD has definitely contradicted my first thoughts. I could dance to it, but I wouldn’t know a single word he’s saying. His voice sounds like he screamed for an entire day and then decided to sing after. I can’t stay focused on it for longer that four minutes. Kristin – This was new music for me. It was pretty interesting. Every song was unique and had its own twist! I didn’t really like it very much, just because it was like a rock-techno mix and it’s not really my style.

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A.J. – How can you not smile when you hear Flogging Molly? It’s not my favorite stuff, but Celtic music mixed with punk is fun enough to make even the hardest shell crack. Ashetan – Great for just driving around with your friends. Blasting the music in you car will bring a smile to anyone’s face who hears it. They are awesome. Marilyn – This sounds really weird. There’s an Irish influence in this rock and it confuses me. His accent is so strong I can usually only catch the last lines in every verse. I could only understand what he was saying in one song, and it sounded like full-on country music with what sounded like ... an accordion? Kristin – This music makes me laugh because it’s a mix of Irish and punk rock and it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. It’s not the kind of music you jam to just because it has such a fast pace.

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NEWS

Comedy troupe entertains audience with witty material

Apostle new superintendent BY

TYLER QUINN

EDITORIAL BOARD ADVISEE BY

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REPORTER

“Four dollars with ASB, three dollars without,” the sign read – a small price to pay for an hour of some of the best student-produced comedy the Puyallup School District has to offer, the Hypokritz. Their final show for the year on June 3 was a side-splitting success. “It was our best show this year, easily,” senior Adam Firestone said. Aside from some initial difficulty (a 15minute delay from their planned launch at 7 p.m.), the show started incredibly strong, with a choreographed dance “competition” similar to the movie “Bring It On.” “I thought it was great. I liked how they started their first show of the year with a dance, and started this one with a dance too,” senior Gabe Johnson said. One of the best features of the show was audience participation. In improv games, audience members were asked to yell out ideas for themes or scenes for the next improvisational skit. Movie titles such as “Scarface”, locations such as the Death Star, and sentences such as “I lost my taco,” became comic moments. One improv skit, “Who’s line?” – acted out by Aaron Orheim and Lisa Christian – was dependent on scraps of paper with quotes written by audience members as they came in. The auditorium erupted

into laughter as Christian, playing as a dying storm trooper, heard a voice from the heavens, “What’s up with the metric system?” Silly humor is what you can always expect from the Hypokritz. Aside from improv, the Hypokritz had plenty of practiced skits.They poked fun at trendy bottled water and senior boards, hosted a mock beauty pageant, and demonstrated how irritating camping with a small child (Zach Salloum) can be. Another treat for the audience this time was the long-awaited stand-up comedic stylings of Firestone, who had originally been scheduled for last show. “If words could express (Adam’s standup), I would say divine,” Johnson said. Firestone’s stand up, to many the highlight of the show, covered squirrels, U-scans, Emerald Ridge, and, of course, poop humor. The show continued with non-stop laughs until the closing scene, with an award ceremony for the first Hypokrit to complete three years of service,Alexander Francis. The show, approximately 90 minutes long, ended with a standing ovation for the Hypokritz, who gave several gracious bows. “I think the show was rad,” Firestone said.

“I AM TRULY HONORED TO HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENT OF THIS HIGHLY REGARDED SCHOOL DISTRICT.”

“IT WAS OUR BEST SHOW THIS YEAR, EASILY.”

Jiavani Waldren performs a monologue spooﬁng senior boards speeches. She plays a Karigan Richmond, a nervous senior. Waldren’s skit details Richmond’s communtiy experience at Lover’s Package, among other things. This was the Hypokritz’ ﬁnal show of the school year, where they performed to a packed auditorium.

RACHEL ABRAHAM

REPORTER

Out of 419 seniors at Emerald Ridge, an estimated 1 to 2 percent will not be walking at graduation on June 12. It is impossible to know exactly how many people will not be graduating until the day of the ceremony, because students will be trying to raise their grades until then. While there has been speculation among students that the culminating project is the main reason, Principal Casey Cox insists that is not the case. “If (seniors) are not walking, it is because of bad grades,” he said. Credit deficiency and poor attendance also are reasons someone might not be eligible to walk. Seniors Derringer Jackson, Adam Ocepek, and Brandon Morrison will not be graduating this June. All three failed their Senior English classes, which is part of the reason they are credit deficient. “I was called down on four occasions by four different administrators to tell me I wasn’t walking. I was just like ‘O.K., I get it,

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Puyallup School District has a new leader. Dr. Tony Apostle has been named to replace current superintendent Dr. E. Susan Gourley. Apostle officialy will take over the top spot on June 21, when Gourley reports to her new job as superintendent of schools in Lincoln, Nebraska. After a threemonth-long search process involving input from a wide variety of educators and community members, three top candidates for the superintendent’s job were identified. Then at their regular meeting on May 24, the five members of the Puyallup School Board announced their unanimous decision to offer the position to Apostle. Apostle is looking forward to the challenges his new position will bring. “I am truly honored to have been appointed superintendent of this highly re-

garded school district,” he said.“I am looking forward to working closely with staff to do our very best to continue to make Puyallup’s schools better places for our students.” Members of the Emerald Ridge staff are also excited about Apostle’s appointment as superintendent. “I’ve known and worked with Dr. Apostle for many years. He is the perfect choice to lead our district,” said School Management Assistant Robin Rhodes. Career Center Secretary Sue Pernu echoes this statement. “I am certainly glad that they didn’t go out of state (to find a superintendent),” Pernu said. Apostle is a long-time resident of the Puyallup community and a 14-year administrator in the Puyallup School District. Both Emerald Ridge staff members felt

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I’m not walking,’ ” he said. Jackson and Ocepek do not really care about walking at commencement. Morrison admits he is a little disappointed. “I kind of wish I could be walking because all of my friends are going to,” he said. Still, not walking at the ceremony does not seem to be interfering with their posthigh plans. Jackson plans to take the summer off and take correspondence classes at Clover Park Technical College this fall. After getting a degree there, he wants to open up a car shop to restore classic cars. Ocepek plans to attend Pierce College as a running start student next year to get his high school diploma. After getting his Associates Degree, he wants to transfer to a four-year university. He is undecided about his major at this time. Morrison will be getting his G.E.D. this summer at Pierce, which does not require the completion of a project. This fall Morrison hopes to go to beauty school to become a hair stylist.

that Apostle’s experience in the Puyallup School District will be beneficial. “He’s watched our district grow and change and will be perfectly equipped to handle any changes that need to be made,” Rhodes said. Before coming to Puyallup, he was a principal at Central Kitsap High School and Kittitas Junior-Senior High School. He also served a term as assistant principal at Centralia High School. Apostle began his career in education as an English teacher and football coach in the Clover Park School District. In his current position as Executive Director of Administrative Services for the Puyallup School District, Apostle was in charge of coordinating the successful $198 million bond election that occurred in February of this year. This bond will fund the construction of several new schools and the renovation of several others. In addition, it will bring new technology to all of Puyallup’s schools. Apostle is married and has two daughters. His wife teaches at Meeker Elementary School, where his two daughters also attend.

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OPINION Culminating project needs to be revised always the passing time. Yet on the other side of the fence, some students made revision after revision and were barely able to pass by deadline.This inequality may have made some seniors happy, but for the rest of the student body this is a problem that must be corrected. Many seniors also had problems with work being returned in time to make revisions before deadlines. For many seniors, their chances of getting their work returned on time would have greatly increased if they had turned it in more than a few days before deadline. But for some students, the papers they turned in that had only minimal revisions to be made would take days to be returned. The last complaint seniors had is one that concerns the entire student body. Most of the work seniors had done in their junior and sophomore year for their portfolio was completely unnecessary.This seems like a waste of both student and faculty time and although some would argue this helps to prepare students for their senior year of the culminating project, the overall opinion of the student body is that this

should be changed. For next year, students would appreciate it if miscommunication problems could be solved, standards would become universal, teachers and students could both be more prompt in returning work, and maybe the staff could put another look into the work juniors and sophomores are made to do just to see how much of it is really necessary for the final culminating project. More frequent mentor meetings would help to solve the communication problems.A rigid set of expectations could be enforced across the staff to keep standards constant.Advisory should either be longer, or a class in which the culminating project specifically would be completed should be created. Either way, the student body and a fair share of the faculty are demanding a change and when so many people are frustrated, something has to be done.

This editorial is composed by, and is the opinion of, the JagWire staff.

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When students think of their senior year of high school, they think of final exams, graduation ceremonies, and escaping from their parents.Yet at Emerald Ridge there is another element – culminating project. For the last two months, the culminating project has been giving seniors headaches, and most seniors feel that some changes could be made to make the culminating project better, easier, and more efficient. One thing that seniors would like to see changed is the miscommunication about deadlines that occurred between staff and students. Granted, students (and teachers) could have just checked the green booklet that was passed out earlier this year because it had the dates in it. However, many students still commented on the problems that they had when questioning faculty members for deadlines and ending up getting incorrect dates. Another problem students encountered was the varying standards among the evaluators and advisors. For some students, no matter the quality of the work, the first time was

Athlete of the Month

“Go to college for swimming. If I don’t get a scholarship for swimming than Track is kind of my back up plan.”

School Records 1600-meter 3200-meter

Other Athletes Nominated -Rachel Owens (Tennis) -Ben Chavarria (Baseball)

By: Xander Knox

“When I race the only thing that matters is beating the person in front of me.”

Martonik’s illness prevents advancement at state BY

ERIK SHOWACY

REPORTER

Kris Martonik became the first golfer from ERHS to participate in the state tournament when he traveled to Canyon Lakes Golf Course in Kennewick on May 24. Unfortunately events didn’t fall together like

a fairy tale ending. On the day of qualifiers, Martonik became very ill. After a long day, he finished his Day One round with a total score of 79, just two shots over the cut. Before the tournament began, Martonik’s part in it was over.

He had a hard time on a few holes in a row in the front nine but he didn’t let it get him down. “I always give 110 percent, I don’t allow myself to give up,” Martonik said. Although no one hole was a serious blow, the few mistakes from the front nine foreshadowed the outcome of the round

overall. “I’m disappointed, but overall it was a good life experience,” Martonik said. In spite of Martonik’s performance, he still managed to have a good time. “The weather in Tri-Cities was great, there were lots of kids my age and I enjoyed myself,” Martonik.

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EDITORIAL MISSION As Jagwire enters its fourth year, it is our continuing mission to serve as the official voice of the students of Emerald Ridge High school, and to provide them with a quality, thought-provoking, entertaining, and responsible student publication. Our magazine will continue to serve as an open public forum for student expression, and for the open exchange of thoughts, ideas, and opinions. The publication will act as a communication link between the students, staff and the community. Because the art of self-improvement is an ongoing task, our staff is committed to continually reflecting and assessing its impact as a publication, in an attempt to achieve the highest journalistic standards.

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 must 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 substantially disrupt the school process. Letters to the editor may be submitted by mailing them to Jagwire c/o Emerald Ridge High School, or by e-mailing them to jagwired03@hotmail.com.

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A unique principal leaves ER SPORTS Owens and Ferry take second BY

TIM FIELD

REPORTER

JAMES STANFORD

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During a long Memorial Day weekend, sophomore Rachel Owens and freshman Alyssa Ferry – also known as the doubles duo – competed in the WIAA 4A girls doubles tennis tournament in Spokane, placing second overall after losing to the defending champs from Bellarmine Prep. “It was a proud moment for both of us,” Owens said.“The feeling was incredible when hearing people cheer for me and Alyssa.” Throughout the year, Owens and Ferry have succeeded as tennis players. Owens was voted the SPSL’s “Player of the Year” while Ferry earned First Team All-SPSL. This contributed to the fact that going into the tournament, both had high expectations of themselves. During their first round against Amy Diehl and Yi Wang of Inglemoor High School, the duo scored 6-0, 6-0. At the quarterfinals, the girls beat Desarea Chessar and Leah Vaughn of Mead High School by a score of 6-2, 6-0. In the semifinals, the duo beat the sister act of Stefanie and Katie Doolittle of Olympia by a score of 6-4, 6-1, to reach the finals. In the championship, they fought a fearsome match against Katie Kennel and Alita Fisher of Bellarmine Prep, but were defeated by a score of 6-4, 6-1. “They were disappointed,” Poulin said. “They could have brought ER the first state championship, considering they beat the

Both girls feel they learned a lot from this experience. “Districts and state truly shaped my values as a tennis player,” Ferry said. “Playing high school tennis has focused on the workmanship with the team, whereas competing in the USTA (United States Tennis Association) has focused on my individualism, which I have learned so much from as well.” Owens agreed. “Districts and state gave me more confidence. It has given me a chance to put my name out there so people would know who I am,” Owens said. While Poulin was disappointed, he believes the girls benefited from the experience and the lessons learned will carry to next year.

Alyssa Ferry and Rachel Owens take a pose after a winning victory a few days earlier in Spokane.

state champs a week earlier (at districts), but they have put the season into perspective and realized the team that beat them was good. They accomplished so much this year, and they know it.”

first set, there were some lost opportunities. Still, the team took home the fourth place team state title from the strength of their doubles performance.

According to Poulin, if the girls could have won the first set, it could have been their title, but because of an early morning rise for their

The weekend before state, Bellarmine Prep won districts as a team, while Emerald Ridge placed second – the second-best finish in school history behind a first place finish

their respective events: in addition to her fifth place finish, Kuestermeyer placed 11th in the 1600-meter; sophomore Emily Powell, who took eighth in the 100-meter hurdles; and junior Brynsen Brown, who placed seventh in the 110-meter hurdles. “I felt really good going into state. Coach Augurrie (this year’s new long distance coach) really helped all the long distance runners, and did a good job preparing me for the meet,” Kuestermeyer said. One wrench in the season was a problem with injuries. Kuestermeyer suffered severe shin splints and hip flexor problems at the beginning of the season, while senior Danielle Stoeck suffered a staph infection in her foot that kept her out for two weeks. Despite this, the girls still produced their best season yet. Along with Powell and Kustermeyer,

sophomores Kaitlyn Golden and Tayzha Fox brought leadership potential to the team, which will lose eight seniors this year. “It’s always sad to see the seniors go, but it’s good to know that we have a good foundation for next year,” Osborne said. The boys track team did well, sending Brown and junior high jumper Payton Foutz to state, and four runners to districts. They ended the year with a 2-6 record, which might not seem like much, but is good news for the future. “I was really pleased with our effort this year. I didn’t want the season to end,” said junior Curt Lockard, who missed state by one spot at districts. The boys are only graduating a few runners this year, which bodes well for next season. A few people really stood out as future leaders this year, according to Lock-

“These two girls live and breathe tennis and they will be ready for next year,” Poulin said. “They only played doubles for a month so the future looks really bright for them. They have things they need to improve on during the off-season and if I know them, they will try harder than anyone else at state. “Both on and off the court, the girls have shown amazing consistency and effort. Our motivation is simple: to get better each time we step on the court and to try our hardest to accomplish our individual and team goals each day.”

There are few people that have lost a herd of sheep on I-5 and lived to tell about it. Principal Casey Cox is one of them. One day Cox was driving down the road and all of his sheep escaped from the back of his truck.They were wandering away all over the freeway. He had to chase them down and gather them up. Cox has been with ERHS since 1999, a year before the school was even opened, but will be leaving next year to take a district job overseeing how the $198 million dollars of bond money will be spent throughout the district.The money is set out to build five new schools, put in technology, and upgrade buildings. Cox will see to it that these things happen. This wasn’t an easy decision for Cox to make. “It was a unique opportunity, I’ve never seen another one like it in any district and it won’t come around again. Sometimes once in a lifetime opportunities come around and you just have to take them. I’ve enjoyed my time at ERHS and honor and value everyone here,” Cox said. He is not worried about the future of ERHS. “The ERHS staff is wonderful, the best staff I’ve ever worked with. They understand and believe that school is about the students, which is rare in this day and age,” Cox said. Cox sees ERHS as a “work in progress.” The three goals of the school are relationship, rigor and relevancy. They’ve been there since the beginning and they are what the school stands for. “These first few years we have done a good job with keeping up with the three main goals of the school. We’ve especially focused on the relationship aspect.The school will just keep working towards these goals,” Cox said. Assistant Principal Dan Hull describes Cox as “a big man with a big heart.”

Cox corners the market on abstract humor. He sends e-mails to staff, many times with underlying messages about football, family and life experiences. Cox knows people and what to say or write to make them laugh.

Cox will be overseeing how the district’s bond money will be spent.

He even has a side-project called “Stuff-n-Things.” These are e-mails Cox sends to the staff. “(The e-mails address) goofy things in his life, and then relates them to something happening in the building. Cox uses crazy stuff to teach and manage,” School Management Assistant Robin Rhodes said.

According to Hull, when Cox comes across trouble, he can usually fix it, whether in a staff meeting or at home. “He is known to be able to fix anything with bail wire, 3in-1 oil, and duct tape. Cox enjoys working on small projects with kids. He is an FFA man at heart,” Hull said. Cox was born in Tacoma,Wash.. His mother passed away from cancer when he was 21, however his father is doing well. In fact, his father was a community member for the senior boards. Cox attended Franklin Pierce High School, where he participated in basketball, track, the FFA and choir. Cox is married and has four children, one of which attends ERHS. They are 32, 26, 16 and 15. He cares about his family. Every Saturday, Cox picks up his 80 year-old grandmother who lives in a nursing home, is deaf and in a wheel chair, and takes her shopping or to other activities. This provides quite a bit of material for Stuff-n-Things. For example, his experience with ambulance drivers. Cox has integrity, he cares about what is right, even if it is not the most popular idea. “Cox is willing to risk his popularity, to fight for what’s best for kids. What’s best for kids is his number one concern,” Rhodes said. Cox enjoys spending his time outside, for example working in the garden or working on the house. “Being a principal, a lot of time is spent inside, and it’s nice to spend free time outside,” Cox said. The staff is sad to see Cox leave. “I’m sad he’s leaving because he’s contributed so much to the school, he’s been here from the beginning. However, it’s great that he’s leaving and moving on to a job that fits his interests and talents. Cox has defiantly left an impact on the school. He does a lot of things behind the scenes and spends a lot of his time at school. Cox cares a lot about students and teachers,” English teacher David Rosdahl said.

Sein-Ryan accepts new job opportunity Track team ends successful season BY

XANDER KNOX

REPORTER

The end of the school year brings to a close the most successful track season since the school’s opening.The boys and girls teams sent four runners combined to state this year, highlighted by junior Bailey Kuestermeyer’s fifth place finish in the 3200-meter run, and overall finished in a better spot than in previous seasons. “This year, I was hoping for a large team and I wanted to win half of our meets, so sending that many runners to state wasn’t the only bright spot of the year,” said girls coach Gary Osborne, whose team featured 22 athletes and a 4-4 record. The WIAA Star Track state meet took place in Pasco over Memorial Day weekend. The heat of Eastern Washington didn’t stop three of the four runners from placing in

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ard. Sophomore Orval Mckenzie and junior Rick Bogatay are several of the runners who improved immensely this year and are poised to take over the leadership roles vacated by seniors Corey Stephenson and Dan Reese, who provided leadership for the team this year. This year’s track team has gone above and beyond those of previous years, not only in their success as a team, but in their leadership abilities and characters in the face of obstacles. “Their commitment to doing well shows their character and potential for success, not only now, but in the future as well,” Osborne said.

Photography by Jim Meyerhoff

TYLER QUINN

EDITORIAL BOARD ADVISEE

Career Specialist Michaele Sein-Ryan has decided to leave Emerald Ridge. She announced her decision on May 17. Sein-Ryan has accepted a job with the Tacoma School District, where she will be sharing her time between the Tacoma School of the Arts and the district office. She will continue to serve in a leadership and guidance role while working on student transitions from junior high to high school. The Tacoma School of the Arts has 350 students and a campus composed of four buildings. According to Sein-Ryan, this new job will be both similar and different from the one she holds now. “It is related in terms of my goals, interests, passions, and skills. I will still be helping Photography by Tiffany Pickett

kids to access opportunities and develop their post high school plans,” she said. “This will be a new and interesting experience.” Sein-Ryan is optimistic about the new challenges this job will bring. “I am looking forward to getting involved with some district leadership,” Sein-Ryan said. “This was really too unusual of an opportunity to pass up. The chance to work in a more urban environment sometime in my career is exciting.” Sein-Ryan had not thought about leaving until the Tacoma School District approached her about this job in April of this year. The School of the Arts has an advisory program, but school officials hope that Sein-Ryan will help to integrate more guidance related curriculum. “The timing just seemed right. My daughter (senior Emily Ryan) and my advisory are

both graduating. I wouldn’t want to start another advisory and then leave them midstream, and an opportunity like this might not come up again in three years,” she said. Sein-Ryan also said that good things are happening in downtown Tacoma, where she will be based, and she will be honored to be a part of them. She did not know that ERHS principal Casey Cox was leaving when she made her decision. Sein-Ryan’s history in the Puyallup School District is extensive. She has worked in the PSD for 21 years, the last four of which she has spent helping Emerald Ridge grow into the school it has become. Sein-Ryan was a member of the 13-person “lead team” that was charged with planning and creating Emerald Ridge. “The chance to plan and open a new

high school was the experience of a lifetime,” Sein-Ryan said. “I love that we built a school that honors individuality and now I get to go to another school where that is important.” Sein-Ryan has many wonderful memories of her time at ER. “It will definitely be sad to leave,” she said, “but the programs we started at Emerald Ridge are well planted and that was my goal. I wanted to get them to a point where they didn’t need anyone to carry them on. I feel like we’re there.” Sein-Ryan will miss all of the students she has encountered at Emerald Ridge. “There is something unique about the culture here. The students are amazing and I am proud to have worked with them,” she said. “No matter where I go, I’ll always be a Jag at heart.”

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Seniors BY

Katie Mathieson

Eddie Pes Q: If you could only listen to one CD the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Metallica – “Master of Puppets” Q: What is the worst movie you’ve ever seen? A: Titanic. Q: If you could do high school over again, what would you change? A: The shoes that I wore. Q: Who is better, Batman or Superman? A: Batman is way better. Q: If you could be one food item, what would you be and why? A: I’d be a brownie, because I’m brown. Q: Who is one celebrity that you dislike the most? A: Justin Timberlake

katie R Q: If you could only listen to one CD the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Anything by Chicago. Q: What one thing would you choose to be stranded on a desert island with? A: An unlimited supply of Snickers bars. Q: What is the worst movie you’ve ever seen? A: Some old 1970s horror movie called “He Knows You’re Alone” 06 JAGWIRE NEWSMAGAZINE

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Megan Gorey Q: If you could only listen to one CD the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Usher – “Confessions” Q: Would you rather go to graduation naked or run around the school naked? A: Run around the school naked. Q: If you could do high school over again, what would you change? A: I wouldn’t slack off in sophomore and junior year. Q: Is the glass half empty of half full? A: Half full Q: Which teacher has impacted your high school life the most? A: Mr.White, because he makes class fun and always makes me laugh in class.

I’d written before, but never in this format. I overcame the confusion, and figured it out. Throughout the year my writing ability grew. Other than writing, journalism has been fun also. The staff has been great. We pulled through hardships and finished out the year getting along well. I will always remember this year.

Tim Field “...as it takes a lot of time and dedication.”

Newspaper class with Mr. Nusser was a blast. The class got along with each other, and everyone always had a smile. Erik Showacy brought everyone laughter, and joy was always felt from the friendly Jen Curtiss and Kristin Wellentin. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to be in Nusser’s class, he rocks!

Michael Green

Ah … the year is finally over! I had a ton of fun this year, especially in San Diego. I wrote a variety of articles this year, and was pleased with how they turned out. This was a great class to take to expand your writing styles, and I’m glad I got the chance to take it senior year!

Being on staff this year gave me the opportunity to improve my writing and learn page design. I’m glad I got to be part of this award-winning publication. I like seeing what it’s like behind the scenes and seeing what I’ve written or designed for the JagWire.

Lauren Andre

Crystal Hellier “...three words come to mind: leaving a

legacy.”

Having joined the JagWire staff only this year, I don’t feel I am qualified to give anyone advice, encouragement, or little “tips” for next year. What I will say is that everyone in this class has been fantastic and I love them to death, and I wish everyone the best next year.

Q: If you could be one food item, what would you be and why? A: Jell-O, because of all the fun colors. Q: What was the hardest thing about high school? A: The stress of the culminating project. Q: If you could do high school over again, what would you change? A: I wouldn’t start off so shy.

A.J Gard I joined JagWire and Emerald Ridge High School this year as a new kid. What was supposed to be the usual, uncomfortable process of adapting to new people, actually became much easier with the people who surrounded me on the newspaper staff.

Tiffany Pickett Photography by Erica Bosnick

This year, I have definitely learned my full potential and what I am capable of. I owe this in part to being a part of the JagWire staff. Being on the editorial board has taught me many qualities that I will take with me wherever I go. I couldn’t ask for a better staff, and San Diego was a blast!

Laura Kelley

Working on JagWire gave me a renewed enthusiasm for writing and for school, as dorky as it sounds. I wish more than anything I could have joined earlier than my third year of high school. I’ll never forget the experiences I had while on staff.

Blaine Rybacki This year was a year that illustrated the best of who I was, and part of that is because of the JagWire. Becoming the Business Manager of the JagWire really stretched my character and has given me wonderful memories of being on staff.

Kailey Fiedler Even though I’ve only been on staff for a year, I feel like I have learned more here than in any other class I’ve taken. I learned more about writing, how important deadlines are, and how to cooperate with different people. My only regret is not joining the JagWire sooner.

Rachel Abraham

“...really stretched my

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Feltner to attend West Point

JAGWIRE SENIORS SAY THEIR GOODBYES...

LAURA KELLEY

“Making this program into what it has become...”

REPORTER

Everyone likes a little friendly competition, and many people even thrive off of it. For some people, competition with their peers drives them to work harder. For senior David Feltner, competition with his friends is what gave him the motivation to succeed. In the fall, Feltner will be attending the United States Military Academy, West Point to major in nuclear engineering. One of Feltner’s biggest competitors is his best friend, senior Cole Davis. “Competing with Cole drives me to be better; we compete on everything. We have every class together this year; last year we had four classes together. We compete in every facet of life, scholastically and athletically,” Feltner said. According to Feltner, this aggressive frame of mind will pay off, as West Point could be described as a four-year leadership boot camp. “West Point is just breathtaking. I want to go to West Point to be the best of the

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West Point requires is not a problem for Feltner. “Everything will be structured at West Point. I will have no free time because every minute is allotted for but that is fine with me. I enjoy structure because it makes me work,” he said. In fact, Feltner is quite used to structure and determination. He has maintained a 3.7 GPA with AP classes, an after-school job, as well as being involved in sports and many school clubs. “I work 35 hours a week. I have given up sleep, fun, a social life, and more sleep. I stay up late, wake up early. I am great at multitasking. I work smarter and harder. I use my time efficiently,” he said. Feltner’s other choices were Duke and Georgia Tech, but he is very confident in his decision to attend West Point. After graduation and completing extra training each summer he will be a lieutenant in the Army. “It is such a good opportunity and I am more than willing to serve my country after. I think of the opportunity I’m having and the

Feltner plans on majoring in nuclear engineering.

sunrise looks that much better when I’ve been walking through the dark,” he said.

Senior looks forward to marriage BY

ERICA BOSNICK

REPORTER

The seniors on the JagWire newsmagazine staff reflect on their past. (From left: Jesse Tiamson, A.J. Gard, Kristina Sorenson, Jen Curtiss, Tiffany Pickett, Marquel Mussie, Rachel Abraham, Crystal Hellier, Lauren Andre, Kailey Fiedler, and Tim Field)

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best and to be part of the elite,” Feltner said. Being accepted to West Point is a very prestigious honor and Feltner had to undergo a rigorous acceptance process. Adam Smith, a member of Congress nominated him. David then filled out an application filled with his characteristics and achievements that make him a scholar, athlete, and a leader. “I have inherent motivation and I am very competitive. I always want to be the best,” he said. After the application process, there was a fitness test and a rigorous medical exam. A field force officer from the Academy interviewed him, followed by more applications. Feltner was then interviewed by a congressional officer. “I was just ecstatic and elated when I was accepted. My efforts have been rewarded and my times of lack of sleep have been rewarded,” Feltner said. Cole Davis agreed. “West Point is a great fit for David because there he will compete against a lot of people instead of just me,” he said. The dedication and commitment

Leaving a legacy … working your hardest … legacy. Teaching others what you know … legacy. Setting standards … legacy. Making this program into what it has become … that is how I am leaving my legacy. This year has been one of the best so far, and I’ve made awesome friends, and shown leadership in the school. legacy.

Marquel Mussie “...expand your writing styles.”

“...learned my full potential.”

When thinking about JagWire, three words come to mind: leaving a legacy. I have learned the importance of this, as it takes a lot of time and dedication, but leaving a legacy is rewarding at the end. I would like to thank my parents, my brother, Brian, and friends for their help in my times of need.

Jen Curtiss Photography by Erica Bosnick

Moving out for the first time creates many emotions, including excitement and hope. For senior Jessica Parkes, moving out for the first time elicits new emotions. After she graduates, she will be getting married to ERHS graduate Shane Olinger and moving to central Texas to live on base while Olinger is completing his time in the Navy. They met when Olinger was a senior and Parkes was a sophomore at a friend’s concert. Unfortunately, Olinger joined the Navy after they had been dating for a year and went to boot camp. “When he was in boot camp we couldn’t talk for nine weeks, so we wrote tons of letters. He could only write me on Sundays, but I wrote him every other day,” she said. After Olinger completed boot camp he was stationed in different places, eventually landing in Texas, and he attended college in Chicago as well. “Throughout this last year, five months was the longest we have been apart and two months has been the shortest. We have just had to make a lot of phone calls and trust; we had to have a lot of trust,” she said. Olinger had the opportunity to come back home for Emerald Ridge’s senior ball and went in his Navy uniform. “He proposed to me on May 7, the day before prom. I was excited, very excited,” Photography by Erica Bosnick

she said. “I knew it was coming, I kind of figured it out. I just didn’t know it was going to be right then, but we had talked about it previously,” she said. Once Olinger’s tour of duty is done in three years, their plan is to move back to Washington. While not everyone supports Parkes decision to get married so young, she is lucky to have the support of her parents in such a big step in her life. “He had asked my parents before. He called them and asked them for permission. They are paying for the wedding,” she said. Parkes and Olinger are confident in their plans. Parkes doesn’t let the people who criticize her bother her. “They (other people) are entitled to their point of view, but they weren’t there the whole time through our relationship. My parents were, and that’s why they support me,” Parkes said She is looking forward to the upcoming event. “Most people are excited for me and my wedding,” she said. Parkes knows her decision is right for her in this time of her life and won’t let anyone tell her differently. “You just know when the time is right. I knew from the first two weeks that Shane was the guy for me. I knew right off the bat,” she said.

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A M A N D A S H O R T

-SeniorsWhat are they doing? Where are they going? What does life have in store for this year’s . . .

Graduating Class

After three years of being in high school there comes the pivotal moment when students must pick a college to attend. For senior Amanda Short, it was an easy decision. Next fall, she will be attending Biola University, a private Christian college in California. Biola was her first choice, and she is excited to be attending. “(In my opinion) it’s the best Christian College in America,” Short said. Many factors went into this decision. Short chose Biola because of their intercultural studies program and their frequent mission trips.These fit into Short’s goals and possible career choices for the future. “I am thinking Spanish and Liberal Arts,” Short said. Most of all, she looks forward to leaving high school to embrace the older students and experience the college atmosphere. “It’s a Christian college and I want to get away from the high school scene,” Short said. Short also is excited to get away from the drama prevaStory By: Carissa Carter lent in every aspect of high school life. “I really hate high school,” she said, “I’m sick of (some) people and the trash in the hallways.” Although Biola was Short’s first choice, she did get accepted to other colleges such as Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California, Trinity Western University in Canada and Colorado Christian University. Still, Short stuck with Biola. The deciding factor was a visit to Making the most of her high school experience, senior the campus in Los Angeles. Kaelee McKnight chooses Pacific Lutheran University, in “I visited Biola last spring. Everyone was really nice and order to become a physical therapist. I just felt drawn to it,” Short said. McKnight, a centerfielder, was a crucial part of the outfield on the fastpitch team that finished 9-9 and just barely missed the playoffs. Her most influential class was sports medicine, which helped her decide she wanted to become a physical therapist specializing in athletes. PLU is NCAA Division III in athletics and therefore does not offer athletic scholarships.This can be a bad thing, as the university’s tuition per year ranges from $26,000 “The school is expensive, but well worth it,” McKnight to $30,000. Still, McKnight doesn’t regret her decision to said. Luckily, she attained an academic scholarship with a be a part of the softball team. 3.85 GPA. The culminating project and the senior paper helped McKnight. “The senior paper helped me with writing essays,” McKnight said. In most colleges, writing essays and being able to plan out projects is a key ingredient to success. McKnight is excited to meet new people and play softball for a good team. PLU’s fastpitch team won their fifth consecutive Northwest Conference title and the 16th in the past 17 years. Visiting the campus helped her decide on the school. “The atmosphere of high school is different – college is more independent,” McKnight said. McKnight plans on attending at PLU for four years and then transferring to the University of Washington and majoring in physical therapy.

Y O Story By: Kassie Green U Community service for some is just more work, but for others it is an inspiration. Senior Young Min wants it to be her life. N “I would like to one day open my own clinic based totally on donations,” said Min, “that way, the people “The atmosphere of high school G is different-college is more independent” that can’t afford doctoring will be able to be seen by a doctor.” Min was offered a tuition scholarship for four M K years to any college in the state. She picked UW because of its wonderful medical school, which is I is how to be a good leader and how to give back ranked as the top primary care medical school in the A to the community.” country by U.S. News and World Report. N Min said she is “going to miss the close environERHS has prepared many students for the future, E but Min said, “The most helpful thing I have learned ment and friendships,” but is “excited for the whole college experience. For example, the way the classes are setup, the meeting new people. It should be a great experience.” Min plans on going to the UW for four years; however, she might like to transfer to University of California in Los Angeles after two years to get experience in leadership and international relations. Min’s dream job would be to be a congresswoman. “I think this would be an awesome job because I could try and change the medical field in the United States,” Min said.

L E E M c K N I G H T

“Its a Christian college (Biola University) and I

wanted to get away fromscene” the high school

Story By: Jessica Buckner

“The most helpful thing I have learned (at ER) is how to be a good leader and how to give back to the community.” -Senior Young Min

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A M A N D A S H O R T

-SeniorsWhat are they doing? Where are they going? What does life have in store for this year’s . . .

Graduating Class

L E E M c K N I G H T

“Its a Christian college (Biola University) and I

wanted to get away fromscene” the high school

Story By: Jessica Buckner

“The most helpful thing I have learned (at ER) is how to be a good leader and how to give back to the community.” -Senior Young Min

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Photography by James Stanford

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Feltner to attend West Point

JAGWIRE SENIORS SAY THEIR GOODBYES...

LAURA KELLEY

“Making this program into what it has become...”

REPORTER

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Feltner plans on majoring in nuclear engineering.

sunrise looks that much better when I’ve been walking through the dark,” he said.

Senior looks forward to marriage BY

ERICA BOSNICK

REPORTER

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Marquel Mussie “...expand your writing styles.”

“...learned my full potential.”

Jen Curtiss Photography by Erica Bosnick

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Seniors BY

Katie Mathieson

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Tim Field “...as it takes a lot of time and dedication.”

Michael Green

Lauren Andre

Crystal Hellier “...three words come to mind: leaving a

legacy.”

Tiffany Pickett Photography by Erica Bosnick

Laura Kelley

Rachel Abraham

“...really stretched my

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A unique principal leaves ER SPORTS Owens and Ferry take second BY

TIM FIELD

REPORTER

JAMES STANFORD

in 2001.

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER

Alyssa Ferry and Rachel Owens take a pose after a winning victory a few days earlier in Spokane.

state champs a week earlier (at districts), but they have put the season into perspective and realized the team that beat them was good. They accomplished so much this year, and they know it.”

first set, there were some lost opportunities. Still, the team took home the fourth place team state title from the strength of their doubles performance.

According to Poulin, if the girls could have won the first set, it could have been their title, but because of an early morning rise for their

The weekend before state, Bellarmine Prep won districts as a team, while Emerald Ridge placed second – the second-best finish in school history behind a first place finish

Cox will be overseeing how the district’s bond money will be spent.

Sein-Ryan accepts new job opportunity Track team ends successful season BY

XANDER KNOX

REPORTER

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TYLER QUINN

EDITORIAL BOARD ADVISEE

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This editorial is composed by, and is the opinion of, the JagWire staff.

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What kinds of athletes do you admire?

“People who don’t complain, and who encourage others. Those type of people keep me going.”

Who has been your inspiration of running?

What are your plans after high school?

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“My coach Julian Aguirre. He made me believe I could do well and I did.”

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Athlete of the Month

“Go to college for swimming. If I don’t get a scholarship for swimming than Track is kind of my back up plan.”

School Records 1600-meter 3200-meter

Other Athletes Nominated -Rachel Owens (Tennis) -Ben Chavarria (Baseball)

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“When I race the only thing that matters is beating the person in front of me.”

Martonik’s illness prevents advancement at state BY

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