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volumeTEN.issueEIGHT.june2010 EMERALD RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL.12405 184TH ST E SOUTH HILL, WA 98374
STAFF EDITORIAL BOARD........................... Alanna Nugent .............................................................. Chris Schroll ......................................................... Amanda Wyma TOC DESIGNER...............................Quinn Sanderson NEWS MANAGER.............................Milena McLaren OP/ED MANAGER.................................Moe Herbert FOCUS MANAGER.................................Allie Rickard FEATURE MANAGER.........................Aubrey Kendall FEATURE MANAGER.......................Billiemarie Klein SPORTS EDITOR.....................................Kayla Gower A&E EDITOR......................................Amanda Wyma SOUNDOFF/BEAT EDITOR................Alanna Nugent PHOTO MANAGER........................Nathan McCurtain SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER......................Casey Duke AD MANAGER..................................Kaitlyn Schlegel REPORTERS........................................... Zach Albert ............................................................. Erin Bechtold ................................................................. Jason Britt ............................................................ Andrea Cottle ................................................................ Casey Duke ............................................................... James Hunt ................................................................ Kate Meyer ..........................................................Claudia Morales ......................................................... Christa Noonan ................................................................... Ross Reid ................................................................ Jacob Roos ................................................................ Kelsey Yost ................................................................ Mellisa Yun ADVISER............................................... Kevin Smyth
Seniors The graduating class of 2010 say their good-byes and share plans they have made for the near future.
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Emerald Ridge has been around for ten glorious years. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a flashback to all the historic moments of our high school.
The annual Noll vs. Schroll competition brought together all the ASL students to the upper gym where Noll once again took victory.
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Expectations for 2011 BY CASEY DUKE
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER
What Will Change? For the 2010-2011 school year, there are many changes that have been made that the student body needs to be aware of. Here are a couple of them: More students The school will have many more students than ever for the year of 2011. The biggest student body that this school has ever had, we will continue to have crowded hallways and pushed together lunches.
Staff Turnovers The teachers are shuffling around the district and it is possible to have more new teachers than old ones. We can expect to see new teachers coming to this school from all over the district, however there will still be a few of the same teachers that we have had this year. Curriculum Changes For math, the HSPE and other requirements for math will become more challenging for students. New Coaches New football coaches will be leading us to a new line up and hopefully a season to be proud of. Most of the Rogers football coaches will be leading the team and our old football coaches may or may not help in any way they can.
Editorial Board 2010-2011 Aubrey Kendall Billiemarie Klein Milena McLaren Allie Rickard Kaitlyn Schlegel
Photo by Nathan McCurtain
Students by the Numbers By Christa Noonan staff reporter
Incoming Sophomores
Glacier View: 280 Ferrucci: 267 Next year, we will have.... Kalles: 17 586 Sophomores Ballou: 11 Stahl: 6 512 Juniors Aylen: 1 541 Seniors Edgemont: 1 Other: 3
Annual ASL Bell Dash Thrills BY ANDREA COTTLE
REPORTER
Screams enveloped the air as each team cheered for their chance to win the jaguar trophy. Bell Dash has been a competition for four years, the Noll vs. Schroll competition has been ongoing for all ASL students. Each student waited for their chance to see their teacher sign a word, then they vigorously wrote the word legibly and raced to the bell to hit it before their component. For three continuous years Noll has won the Bell Dash competition and once again for the fourth year Noll won.
Students await the next sign at Bell Dash
Cheers of a year won for the fourth time vibrated off the gym walls as the Schroll students simply walked away. The only question left is who will win next year? Will Schroll
win for the first time since the beginning of Bell Dash? Or will Noll win once again?
NEWS
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Here’s to the first ten years and many more to come
Photos by Reporter
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In ten years a lot can change; people change, styles change, even our own ERHS has changed. We may not have been here to see them and all we know is what we’ve seen since attending this High School but Emerald Ridge is always changing, whether you know it or not. When walking towards the front doors of Emerald Ridge from the west parking lot, you notice the ticket box offices on the far end of the gym. Those were used only during the first year ERHS was open for a few of the sports games during fall and winter. “Many complaints from sports fans were made about lines being too long” Robert Horton, former ERHS basketball couch said. “Not being able to stand underneath the roof to keep dry, staff decided for people to buy their tickets inside the school.” As you walk into the commons there is absolutely no possible way to miss the gigantic painting of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that was painted by Ms. Loring’s students and used for the MLK asembly in the 2006-2007
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TO GO James Hunt, reporter
the help of people like Connie Richardson, Mrs. Andresen, Mrs. Mcmullan and Mrs. Miese, we will be able to accomplish many other achievements in the many years to come. "Every person will have a person laptop and most of the school will have online classes." said Richardson. Many people including Mrs. McMullan and Sam Webber say
that we need a pool. Within ten years, many people hope to gain a pool for ER. The only way we are going to accomplish this is with the help of the student body and the community. It will take time and patience but it can be done. In ten years we have done so much for the school. In ten years we will be able to do much more.
Since 2000, much has changed at Emerald Ridge High School. If you thought many things have changed in the previous school years, just wait another ten years! With
2000
2001
2002
2005
2007
First King of the Hill game won (25-22)
First Senior class graduation
Pope 6th graders are moved to ER
Martin Luther King poster put in commons
Gold medalist Megan Kwan attends ER
Mr. Bates presents the Jag Jacket
“You had a brand new school, with no seniors. We were trying to make juniors and sophomores from Rogers yell “Go Jags”. It was really fun though.” -Mr. Wardle
“We’ve gone through a lot of administration and staff, but the students have always been the same.” -Mr. Osborne
“The pep assembly when Jay Bates went out with the Jag Jacket on.” -Mrs. Maylon
The question is, what does the future look like for the next ten years for students and staff at Emerald Ridge?
Emerald Ridge opens its doors
Teachers who’ve taught at ER all 10 years reminisce on good memories, changes and what they love about ER
Kate Meyer, reporter
It may be hard to see what has changed while attending ER for only three years, but in so little time and with ten years behind us, ER has accomplished a great deal.
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for the 2000-2001 school year for our school. There was no senior class in sight but the first graduating class of Emerald Ridge was in 2002. If you walk up the stairs you’ll see there are big gaps between the two halls. Those’ve always been used as project areas but for the school year. first few years every single one had comput“It was used as the backdrop during the ers. Budget cuts made it so that wasn’t posassembly and since then was moved into sible anymore. In a room upstairs, workout the commons for everyone to enjoy.” Jamie equipment used to be stored. Some people Malyon, fine arts teacher said. “The students would use it as a that made it put work out room. a lot of time and Making your effort into it.” way to the opInside the ofEmerald Ridge is always posite end of the fice doors you can school, going back see a little plaque changing, whether outside, there are that says PRINyou know it or not portables sitting CIPAL: LOWNEY. out there. Those That plaque were moved here hasn’t always had -Kate Meyer during the 2004Lowney’s name on 2005 school year it though. for the 6th graders “For the first from Pope Elementary to use. two years Emerald Ridge was open, Linda Right next door is Glacier View Junior Quinn was the principal, then was promoted High which opened in September of 2008. to a higher level in the school district.” Before the junior high was built, all the acres Corey Evans, American Studies teacher said. of land were forest. “After her, Casey Cox became our principal Since 2000 Emerald Ridge has changed. for the next 3 years and then moved on to be Inevitably, staff change, bell times change, the Chief Academic Officer for the Puyallup and students come and go. But the slightSchool District.” est changes happen that we might not think For the past six years, our beloved Mr. about. It’s positive that within the next 10 Brian Lowney is the principal. years, ERHS will under-go more but we won’t In every high school, you’ve got seniors, be here to witness them. Here’s to the first juniors and sophomores. That wasn’t the case ten years and many more to come.
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NEWS
2008 Bowling wins State
Glacier View is built
“I like the schedule. It lends itself to a more relaxed atmosphere.” -Mr. Dittus
2009
2010
First Daffodil Queen wins from ER
JagWire Lawsuit goes to court and wins
Photos by Nate McCurtain
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Spring Sports at a Glance Baseball Softball Girl’s Track Boy’s Track Girl’s Tennis Boy’s Soccer Girl’s Water Polo
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As the 2010 spring sports season comes to a close, athletes are proud of their records, with more wins than losses in every sport. Girls tennis was undefeated this year, with boys track not far behind with only one loss. TOP LEFT: Boy’s track had a successful season with two runners going on to state, Cory Okazaki and Chris Schroll. Emerald Ridge girls raced hard all season leading to their state competition. TOP RIGHT: Emerald Ridge girls raced hard all season leading to their state competition. BOTTOM LEFT: The boy’s baseball team had a victory filled season only letting 5 games slip between their fingers.
Dear
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You have Seniors,
OP/ED
days. Make the most of your remaining time.
(At the very least, avoid getting expelled.) (Oh, and don’t get another parking ticket.) (Don’t use that orange spray paint, please.)
Adios!
Sincerely, Editorial Board 2010-2011
LOVE Things we love - after all the little things we have found to hate throughout this long year BY AUBERY KENDALL
BILLIEMARIE KLEIN FEATURE MANAGER Hello Jags! This year is about to end and looking back, Billie and I have done a good bit of complaining. The bathrooms are nasty, the halls are like an elementary school slam book and there are just too many kids. That being said, we’re not completely negative people. This is our list of positives about ERHS (it’s admittedly rather short): Mr. Hodge singing in
the morning. Getting an extra hour or two of sleep on late start Wednesdays. HSPE (originally known as the WASL) days, for those of us who are fortunate enough to get to sleep in. Freezing at football games. Going to King of Hill, but not being the King of the Hill. Girls that think a piece of see through cloth, known as leggings, count as pants. No security guard at the front gates. The hot water at the student store. Teachers that let you out of class early so you don’t have to wait 2 1/2 hours to get out of the parking lot. Courteous people that let you in the parking lot. The lunch ladies and their food. Ultimate Jaguar Advisory Week. The Jag jacket cheer. First lunch. When teachers actually have tissues in their classroom dur-
ing the winter months. Shepard and Cypher math lessons (especially the Clip Art). Our custodians, they put up with a lot. Captain Smyth. Jake the Jaguar dancing...awkwardly. Our never working pop machines (Dasani and Diet Coke). Fair day. Teachers that look like students. Students that look like convicts. Themes for dances (Rave...). Borrowing the lotion from the girl that sits next to you, what a life saver. “Beneficial” learning targets for movies in class. Being environmentally friendly. This Just In with Jesse Pitzler. The few moments of sun shining through the windows. Being the big green, black and silver. Being Jaguars. The very last day of school, no matter how melancholy it is. Have a wonderful summer!
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“Life wouldn’t be the same without you and the memories you’ve given me.” - Anna Payton
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“Good luck with school guys!” - David Scher
“Thank you all for this amazing year!”
“I’ll never forget the memories and people I have met.”
- Jose Alcaraz Garcia
- Caitlyn Gilbert
“Don’t be sad it’s over, smile because it happened.” - David DeVous
“I’m glad I was here!”
Colorado State University Kyle Millsap
“Every transformation starts with a thought.” - James Miller Clayton
“All you need is the right inspiration.” - Lance Bradley
“Moving on to bigger and better things.” - Darren Frank
“I’ll never forget the amazing years I had here! Jag forever!” - Brianna Mertlich
- Brien Tomokane
“It’s been crazy. And I’ve loved every minute of it!” - Alyssa Reyes
Georgia
Clark Atlanta University Javon Hardy
Brigham Young University Brooklyn Whitney Hannah Crane Katherine Beckstead University of Idaho Alyssa Manikowski Andrew Rogers
“Good times, good friends, good luck.” - Timothy Jones
Berklee College of Music Dylan Hanwright Boston University Jessica Guiley Kayleigha Holten Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services Chuyi Luliang
Armed Forces
Montana
Dillon Peck
Montana State University Alyssa Reyes
Nevada
International Academy of Design and Technology Jaemillah Eagans
New Jersey
United States Military Academy Prep School Brendan Savage
New Mexico
New Mexico Highlands University Joseph McDaniel
New York
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ryan Maxfield
North Carolina
University of North Carolina Chris Schroll
Oregon
Idaho
Massachusetts
- Zaneta Huang
“Thanks for all the help and I will definitely miss everyone!”
California Lutheran University Dan Knierim The Masters College Taylor Wilson Orange County Community College Kaitlyn Peters University of California - Los Angeles Kim Auton Whittier College Thomas Brook
Colorado
“Adios, mis amigos!”
- Younghee Kang
Arizona State University Jonathan Puntel Mesa Community College Brooke Roland Phoenix College Ter Mal
California
- Christopher Fair
“This is just another beginnig.”
Arizona
Andrew Caetano - Marine Corps Ashley Smith - Air Force Bruce Giller - Army Cassidy Hanson - Air Force Colin Chavera - Air Force Colin Norris - Air Force Dallis Bengel - National Guard David Moore - Army Dillon Lewis - Army Gerald Skaw - Army Ian Clark - Air Force Jakob Koveleskie - Army Jesse Pitzler - Marine Corps Jewelyn Finneran John Gray - Army Joshua Little - Army Joshua McDonald - Air Force Joshua Pope - Air Force Kevin Trapp - Navy Samad Elliott Tanner Judd - Air Force Wesley Sayler - Air Force Zachary Loewen - Air Force
Concordia University Jeffrey Tungsvik Corban University Audrey Sullivan George Fox University Daniel Freitag Linfield College Brian Clarke Oregon State University Brian Carlson Mitch Steed University of Portland Melody Kidd Naomi Raquel University of Oregon Chase Cooley Sarah Lampert Willamette University
Workforce
Andrew Armstrong Brandon Hume Briana Flagg Charlene Marsh Cory Harte Daniel Pirolo De Jonte Hughes Donovan DePaolo Drew Blyth Jade Riemer James Miller Clayton Jasmine Perry Joshua Stinson Justin Lairson Nicholas Hofmann Nicole Stewart Taylor Myhre
Traveling within the country
Pennsylvania Eastern University Audrey Zaragoza Ky Allen
South Dakota University of South Dakota Christopher McKay
Texas
Baylor University Ben Rieke Christopher Hefner Zaneta Huang Texas State University Dorian Maine Mason Gann Trinity University Adrienne Frandsen
Utah
Brigham Young University Cody Powers Dominique Pochop Jennifer Butcherite Kailee Jensen Michael Morris Utah Valley University Malcolm Stout
Vermont Norwich University Victoria Klink
Washington - see next page Washington, DC
The George Washington University Chris Wassman
JagWire Editorial Board of 09-10 and the board of 10-11 would like to send the senior class of 2010 off with best wishes, good luck, and plenty of Ticonderoga pencils. Apologies to those seniors not listed and any listed incorrectly.
Going Abroad
Caya Berry - Germany David Scher - Germany Elisabetta Veneziani - Italy Jose Alcaraz Garcia - Spain Kevin Curiel - Mexico
52 OUT STATE Nathan Tirado - South Carolina
Roderick Watkins - Alabama
seniors are headed to college of
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“Life wouldn’t be the same without you and the memories you’ve given me.” - Anna Payton
rs
“Good luck with school guys!” - David Scher
“Thank you all for this amazing year!”
“I’ll never forget the memories and people I have met.”
- Jose Alcaraz Garcia
- Caitlyn Gilbert
“Don’t be sad it’s over, smile because it happened.” - David DeVous
“I’m glad I was here!”
Colorado State University Kyle Millsap
“Every transformation starts with a thought.” - James Miller Clayton
“All you need is the right inspiration.” - Lance Bradley
“Moving on to bigger and better things.” - Darren Frank
“I’ll never forget the amazing years I had here! Jag forever!” - Brianna Mertlich
- Brien Tomokane
“It’s been crazy. And I’ve loved every minute of it!” - Alyssa Reyes
Georgia
Clark Atlanta University Javon Hardy
Brigham Young University Brooklyn Whitney Hannah Crane Katherine Beckstead University of Idaho Alyssa Manikowski Andrew Rogers
“Good times, good friends, good luck.” - Timothy Jones
Berklee College of Music Dylan Hanwright Boston University Jessica Guiley Kayleigha Holten Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services Chuyi Luliang
Armed Forces
Montana
Dillon Peck
Montana State University Alyssa Reyes
Nevada
International Academy of Design and Technology Jaemillah Eagans
New Jersey
United States Military Academy Prep School Brendan Savage
New Mexico
New Mexico Highlands University Joseph McDaniel
New York
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Ryan Maxfield
North Carolina
University of North Carolina Chris Schroll
Oregon
Idaho
Massachusetts
- Zaneta Huang
“Thanks for all the help and I will definitely miss everyone!”
California Lutheran University Dan Knierim The Masters College Taylor Wilson Orange County Community College Kaitlyn Peters University of California - Los Angeles Kim Auton Whittier College Thomas Brook
Colorado
“Adios, mis amigos!”
- Younghee Kang
Arizona State University Jonathan Puntel Mesa Community College Brooke Roland Phoenix College Ter Mal
California
- Christopher Fair
“This is just another beginnig.”
Arizona
Andrew Caetano - Marine Corps Ashley Smith - Air Force Bruce Giller - Army Cassidy Hanson - Air Force Colin Chavera - Air Force Colin Norris - Air Force Dallis Bengel - National Guard David Moore - Army Dillon Lewis - Army Gerald Skaw - Army Ian Clark - Air Force Jakob Koveleskie - Army Jesse Pitzler - Marine Corps Jewelyn Finneran John Gray - Army Joshua Little - Army Joshua McDonald - Air Force Joshua Pope - Air Force Kevin Trapp - Navy Samad Elliott Tanner Judd - Air Force Wesley Sayler - Air Force Zachary Loewen - Air Force
Concordia University Jeffrey Tungsvik Corban University Audrey Sullivan George Fox University Daniel Freitag Linfield College Brian Clarke Oregon State University Brian Carlson Mitch Steed University of Portland Melody Kidd Naomi Raquel University of Oregon Chase Cooley Sarah Lampert Willamette University
Workforce
Andrew Armstrong Brandon Hume Briana Flagg Charlene Marsh Cory Harte Daniel Pirolo De Jonte Hughes Donovan DePaolo Drew Blyth Jade Riemer James Miller Clayton Jasmine Perry Joshua Stinson Justin Lairson Nicholas Hofmann Nicole Stewart Taylor Myhre
Traveling within the country
Pennsylvania Eastern University Audrey Zaragoza Ky Allen
South Dakota University of South Dakota Christopher McKay
Texas
Baylor University Ben Rieke Christopher Hefner Zaneta Huang Texas State University Dorian Maine Mason Gann Trinity University Adrienne Frandsen
Utah
Brigham Young University Cody Powers Dominique Pochop Jennifer Butcherite Kailee Jensen Michael Morris Utah Valley University Malcolm Stout
Vermont Norwich University Victoria Klink
Washington - see next page Washington, DC
The George Washington University Chris Wassman
JagWire Editorial Board of 09-10 and the board of 10-11 would like to send the senior class of 2010 off with best wishes, good luck, and plenty of Ticonderoga pencils. Apologies to those seniors not listed and any listed incorrectly.
Going Abroad
Caya Berry - Germany David Scher - Germany Elisabetta Veneziani - Italy Jose Alcaraz Garcia - Spain Kevin Curiel - Mexico
52 OUT STATE Nathan Tirado - South Carolina
Roderick Watkins - Alabama
seniors are headed to college of
“What a long, strange trip it’s been.” - Thomas Cope
“To my friends, thank you for the experiences, balloons, cookies, and laughs.” - Jessica Guiley
“Never, never, never give up.” - Cody Cano
“I made it through high school... day by day, by day, by day... by day!” - Jeanna Keating
Art Institute of Seattle Arielle Wiley Jacob Roos Lissa Lozada Nicole Parsons
Aveda Institute Alexis Bickham Rebecca Morgan
Bates Technical College Bethany Cook Brendan Massey Chance Irwin Mitchell Dawley
Central Washington University Amanda Coutts Blake Coudriet Bryan Bui Daniel Padilla Elizabeth McKenzie Emily Salisbury Iann Jensen/Saunders Jacob Lunde Karl Knierim Kevin Drugge Lauren Nolton Mark Stluka Megan Hoyt Megan Turner Nicholas Arapis Nick Treich Nick Treich Peter Ortega ryan Storaasli Scott Puntenney Sean Fernando Shaunessy Lewis Travis Beck Zachary LaSalle
Clover Park Technical College Brandon Becker Brien Tomokane Christopher Gores Danyelle Christensen Devin Carlisle Isuara Fairbanks Jeremiah Whipple Katherine Davis Michael Brown Taryn Boyington
Cornish College of the Arts Alyssa Latham Jeanna Keating
Digipen Institute of Technology Andrew Ryan Matthew Kaes
Eastern Washington University Alexander Holaday Anthony Fontanez Emily Rice Marissa DeVous
Excel Program at ER Ryan Buckley
Gene Juarez Academy Natalie Quiroz Michelle McCormick
Green River Community College Duke Dynda Kirby Cook Kylea Myhre Matthew Soto Michelle Kolts Shelby Leimbach
International Air and Hospitality Academy Racheal Moorehouse
ITT Technical Institute Mikaele Nikolao
Northwest University Kalen Rounds
Pacific Lutheran University Anna Payton Brandi Smith Cassandra Whitmarsh Christie Keifer Cody Cano Darren Frank Kaylee Carr Lance Bradley Leceihd Latoc Mallory Triplett Mallory Tripplett Ryan Donovan
Peninsula College Jacob McMenamin
Pierce Community College Alejandro Quintana Alex Shubin Alexis Wherry Amanda Snell Leigh Ammon Stutz Andrea Saelee Angel Ventura Ashley McCracken Ashley Smith Austin Larson Benjamin Hughes Bishop Dennis Brandon Meade Brandon Van Stone Brant Merganthaler Breanna LeBounty Brianna Lanier Britney Blumenthal Brittney Gorman Bryce Anderson Cameron Weigel Casey Cole Chelsea Jutte Christina McKee Ciara Trammell Curtis Rhyner Da Jun Johnson Daniel Chavez David DeVous Deanna Downing Dillon Wallace Dylan Harris Elizabeth Malstrom Guillermo Castilla Gurleen Rana Hannah White Jacob Moorhead James Smith Jared Burt Jared Pablo Jason Mazowieski JD Jeans Jedidiah Smith Jennifer David Jennifer Schaible Joshua Johnson Kailie Robinson Karl Decosta Kassandra Pfaff Kayla Sprankle Lauren Cross Lyndsey Martin Matthew Tamaoka Matthew Washburn Milan Bracken Monica Sutich Natalie Moody Natalie Noble Rachel Mohr Rhiannon Sprowl Ross Reid Sean Hickey Stella Kwak
Stephanie Wearstler Taylor Evans Thomas Cope Troy Engelbeck Tyler Maringer
PIMA Medical Institute Jesica Lindstrom Mikayla Carroll
Salon Professional Academy Emily Detillion Sabrina Collins Katlyn Coon
Seattle Central Community College Brian Houk Brittine Holston Christopher Fair Garrett Yockey Justin Jeffers
Seattle Pacfic University Ainsley Hiegel Amanda Wyma
Seattle University Andrew West Erin Bechtold
St. Martin’s University Kayla Gower
Tacoma Community College Alanna Nugent Andrea Henselen Kayla Cook Kyle Pike Samamtha Sowards Stephen Krempl
University of Washington Adriana Ryan AJ Shaar Ariel Babcock Ben Heckert Breanna Hart Brian Cook Chris Sison Christina Ryan Cody Parman Greg Medlock Henry Kaminskis Kayla Stueckle
Kelsea Longanacre Kimberly Johnstone Mary Cagaitan Maurice Wright Megan Kingston Nathan McCurtain Rachael Sims Sierra Bott Younghee Kang
University of Washington - Tacoma
Sharda Courns Travis Weaver
Washington State University
Carmen Nugent Chad Edmonds Dominic Carlos Hollie Stager Jenae Wilczynski Jeffrey Collier Jessica Boyce Joseph Martin Kathryn Snyder Kipp Dierckins Kyle Kleindl Layton Smith Max Worhatch Nicole Summers Steven Blume Timothy Jones
Western Washington University
Alexa Burrow Amber Brouillette Brenan Nicholas Brianna Merlich Caitlin Gilbert Carson Brokaw Corban Brantley Cory Okazaki Courtney Craft Elisabet Johnson Hannah Nylin Jacquelyn Runkles Jamie Brown Jean Ocampo Nicholas Gendreau Nicholas Thacker Ryan Leach Shaunessy Lewis Shelby Dawn Terrylandrea Miller
Whitworth University
Kelsey Burgi
ADS
“Thank you for a fabulous year, Jags. It was my pleasure to serve on your ASB Board and I look forward to working with the Senior Class of 2011 in the coming year. Also, a big thank you to my fellow officers, the administrators, and Mr. Tarsi--you are all wonderful and nothing could have been done without your tireless work and effort. And to our Seniors: Chris, Sarah, and the Class of 2010, you will be missed.”
“The Chris-tatorship is over.”
“Jags, we have made it! With the 20092010 school year, it is you, the student body, that has made this year what it is. Thank you to ERHS as a whole for everything. As for this summer, enjoy your sleep!”
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“We have had a great year. Have a great summer. Stay classy Jags.”
“I hope you guys liked the McDonalds cards. See you all next year. Jags Win! . . . :)”
“It was my pleasure for being ASB president of public relations and work closely with Emerald Ridge students, staff, leadership, and PRIDE this year. I can’t believe 2009-2010 school year is almost over. Once again, I thank you all for giving me a chance to work as ASB!...And don’t forget to join National Honor Society Next Year.”
“Enjoy the sunshine this summer jags”.
“It was fun helping out everyone this year. Wish I could stay longer and get everything going next year but college beckons! Take care everyone!”
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Don’t do it on school computers
Arrow Syndrome
VEGAN PASTA
Get with the Times, New Roman.
Is this a STORY?
Mostly annoying and counter productive, but a part of the shoe you always notice.
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the base: Offering good journalism basics and keeping our mission firmly in mind. This is it, this is the end. It’s time to let it all out, no holding back. Sorry if this offends anyone... I’ve been waiting for this day for my entire school career. No, I’m not talking about this little goodbye blurb, I’m talking about graduating! It’s off to college to party all night and sleep all day! Err... I mean, to study hard and get a degree. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ve had some pretty good times here at good ‘ol ERHS. Long bus rides home from cross country and track meets, hanging out after soccer games, and all the awesome friends I’ve made. There are things I won’t miss though; immature teenagers who think the world revolves are them, football games (you couldn’t have won just one game my senior year?), and that every one’s a winner. There are things I will never forget though; wearing the Jag Jacket at the King of the Hill game, being on the first cross country team in school history to make it to the State meet, being a Hyopkrit, and all the inside jokes at track. And then there’s JagWire. Oh JagWire. You put me through some rough times... everyday. I was talked into joining the calss by a former ed-board member. Overall, junior year wasn’t too bad. A few moments of stress and chaos, but it all worked out. Then came senior year and I was an editor... Procrastinators should not be given positions of power. I was in hot water all year, but you know what, I like it warm. So JagWire, you tried to break me but I won. Ha! *Awkward pause...* Sooooooo... But now as that long awaited day approaches (graduation day if you don’t understand), I look back at my time here at ER. I guess it wasn’t too bad. I mean, I could’ve gone to Rogers...
Farewell
Chris
the gum:
George Orwell
I’M FEELING THE ANGRY VIBE.
What’s a shoe?
“The Shoe”
Oh, that kid is in our class?
Jingles
END OF MY SCHOOL DAY2:30 AM.
holding everything --writing, design, advertising-together.
Friday night waffle
the laces:
world of losing and making friends, witnessing teen drama that destroyed lives, and enjoying stress-overload. Being part of JagWire has definitely made my senior year exciting. I had the opportunity to write, which I love to do, in a fun environment for the most part and with friendly people who all had a passion for the paper. I am happy I survived my senior year with all the stress caused from procrastination but hey I’ll just blame that on senioritis. I guess it’s now time to say what I’ve been putting off, goodbye Emerald Ridge and class of 2010.
extravaganzas
It was my first day of high-school--fourth period. Being one of two sophomores in a class full of knowledgable and experienced student journalists was intimidating to say the least. I had not a clue as to how to write an article, so I shyly signed up to write the smallest news story possible. After seeing the first issue of JagWire of that year come out--the black ink that got all over your hands as soon as you touched it, the pages that my classmates had layed out, and seeing my name and article in print form for all to read, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Junior year rolled around and deadlines became stressful late nights for a full on week and missing class to catch up on sleep. After going to Phoenix for nationals, I felt like I was prepared to take on the role of an editor. Little did I know, this position would be a much more daunting task. All in all JagWire has taught me everything I know in Adobe product proficiency, but more than that, it’s taught me how to work with people, and work for the people--the ultimate job of a journalist. I’ve learned how difficult people can be, and also what a blessing others are. Thank you, JagWire, for inspiring me to continue pursuing journalism. Thank you Ex-Board(s), for inspiring me to begin. Thank you Mr. Smyth, for adapting a passion for journalistic excellence and freedom of student press, and always, always, standing by your students and their publication. It’s been swell, best of luck to you, 2010 Ed-Board.
I felt like I was just saying hello awkwardly as I entered the world of high school but little did I know how fast it would come for me to say goodbye. I spent the bulk of my years at high school growing up as some just remained the same. I know I will always look back at high school as an awakening experience in the
Alanna
Editorial Board Amanda
2010
Class of
Esto odo od tie oops that’s filler!
The Competent Corner
Mom: WHERE are you?! Us: At Deadline... Mom: Still?! Us: Unfortunately... Conflicting Music Selections
PORTLAND. “Wait! I need that computer! I gotta play bejeweled!” 10.1: The Amanda Wyma Focus
The paper came out yesterday? Where was I?
There IS such a thing as a BAD story idea.
KITTEN CANNON
Reporting Staff Ross Nate
This place has finally earned some sentimental values and I’m almost nervous about graduating. At first I wasn’t exactly interested in this school, but after all I’m glad I came here instead of PHS. If I was never on Jagwire, I wouldn’t be able to have this seen in the newspaper. All year long we watched the events roll out in order and wrote about every single one that mattered. My personal favorite had to be Soundoff. It was especially fun for me to see what the other reporters wrote about my music. In a way I’m exited about graduation, but on the other hand, I’m dissappointed to not be here next year to see the generations change.
My time in high school and in journalism can be best described as an interesting experience. Along the way I’ve met great friends and greatly annoying people, through it all I was shaped into the person I am today. Jagwire’s been an instrumental part in this progression and I’m thankful to Amanda Wyma for convincing me to take it. It has had its ups and downs and one or two feuds within but through it all I’ve met some great people and acquired a new found work ethic.
Claudia
Kayla As I sat here pondering what I wanted to say for my final printed article in Jagwire, a myriad of ideas came to my mind. I could use my power of the press to slam all of the people who hurt me or disappointed me or made my life difficult, but then I reconsidered. You see high school isn’t the perfect fairy tale I imagined it would be, but I’m surprisingly okay with that. In the end who really cares who you went to prom with or who dated who or who cracked the most jokes in English class. I, for one, will look back and remember how extremely blessed I was, remember the pride I had playing varsity volleyball for three years, remember all the laughs in Jagwire, and remember the few true amazing people that I have known to love. When it’s all said in done, my experiences in high school more than anything else has shaped me into the person I am today, a person that I’m proud to say I am. So thank Emerald Ridge, and thanks Jagwire for allowing my one voice in a sea of 1500 little fishes to be heard, so that I may leave a legacy at the place that has made me, me.
Oh Emerald Ridge, the school in which I will be graduating from. Where exactly to begin? I had so many countless bags of endless memories to even forget. But my time here has come to an end and my journey to a bigger and better life full of adventures yearns to start. From sitting in what seems like the longest classes to enjoying and cheering on in all of our jaguar assemblies, my time at ER was pretty extreme. Being in Jagwire my senior year was pretty delightful. I loved being able to express my thoughts and feelings about certain things and later on have people read them in a published newspaper, it made me feel very special. I would certainly recommend this to any writer out there that would like to get their thoughts out. To follow along with, I would admit that Emerald Ridge has some strong teachers that spread great knowledge to students left and right and that really helped out alot which I was very thankful for. So through all of that jazz, I am truely going to miss ER.
Erin Jacob
HOO-HAH
I felt like I was just saying hello awkwardly as I entered the world of high school but little did I know how fast it would come for me to say goodbye. I spent the bulk of my years at high school growing up as some just remained the same. I know I will always look back at high school as an awakening experience in the world of losing and making friends, witnessing teen drama that destroyed lives, and enjoying stress-overload. Being part of JagWire has definitely made my senior year exciting. I had the opportunity to write, which I love to do, in a fun environment for the most part and with friendly people who all had a passion for the paper. I am happy I survived my senior year with all the stress caused from procrastination but hey I’ll just blame that on senioritis. I guess it’s now time to say what I’ve been putting off, goodbye Emerald Ridge and class of 2010.
I remember the beginning of the year, walking into this class on the first day of school. After going through the syllabus and realizing what I had gotten myself into, I instantly wanted out. I remember thinking, “There is no way I can interview people, there is no way I can write a story for a newspaper.” I decided to give the class a shot and see what would happen. It soon became one of my favorite classes. It felt good to be a reporter for the school paper. I got over my fear of interviewing people and with help from Mr. Smyth and the other editors, all my stories came out just fine. I’m excited to graduate and move onto to bigger, better things, but I will always remember Jagwire, and what a party it was all year.
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Smyth: Bluesy effort by Jack White’s collection of musicians from the Kills, Queens of the Stoneage, and the Raconteurs. They’re best when Allison Mosshart has the vocals, though I like the effort at a duet-sort of-on “Die by the Drop.” I’m a Jack White fan. I love the White Stripes and Raconteurs, but I’m not sure about these guys. Alanna: This band makes my inner rocker want to escape and take control. The music is pretty fun and is probably the only rock music I can get down to. Reminds me of when I was younger and hanging with my dad and his friends and all my uncles, how I miss those days. Chris: I’m not a Jack White fan, haven’t been for a few years now. His music makes me feel weird. It’s messy. It’s like he took a random riff of guitar, a random drum beat, and random vocals and threw them into a blender, then hit puree. The result? Well, I’m not quite sure. If you’re into VERY alternative music, this is the man for you. Amanda: The first track reminded me of something from the bonus song set list from Guitar Hero III. There’s few moments where I find myself in the mood for these hardcore beats however, their incorporation of technoesque electronic beats proved to be more up my alley.
Smyth THe Dead WeatherSea of cowards
Smyth: Though I’m always put off by a song that begins with the f-word, I really enjoyed the lyrics to “Billionaire” and “The Manual.” The beat is awesome, and McCoy is a great vocalist. Very fun mainstream stuff. I really like the mix on “The Manual,” and setting aside the pointless potty mouth I could see myself buying these tunes. Alanna: Mr. McCoy, you bring joy to my ears. You make me wanna be a “Billionaire”. With your playful melodies and upbeat lyrics, you can never go wrong. I somehow always find myself dancing and singing to any song by Travis McCoy. Even if the song is not the best in the world. Chris: I wanna be a billionaire... This is what’s wrong with todays society. All we sing about is our material possessions. Is money really the only thing you care about? Good luck... It’s not even good enough to make you wanna be a billionaire. Amanda: The song “Billionaire” comes on at my work, and gets extremely annoying after awhile. However, there’s no denying that Travis does have quite the voice. If he focused on writing lyrics that matched his soothing voice, I may become a more regular fan.
Smyth: Rappers with a great rap pedigree. Why can’t they do better than this? I’m in Miami - The worst of rap. Utterly disrespectful to women and charicatures other rappers. “Drink all day, play all night,” are the only lyrics I can repeat here. Yech. Loved the dance song though.
Smyth: I like U2 and truly believe they are the last great rock band. These weren’t my favorite U2 songs though. They’re best when the Edge and Adam Clayton are wailing and Bono is howling. They’ve always managed to get their complex messages across, and don’t need to go all sensitive on us to continue.
Alanna: Well hello you techno sounding rap. How you doin’? So, definitely not something I would recommend to those conservative types. The lyrics are ridiculously innapropriate, but hey they’re fun!
Alanna: This sounds like a something I would find in my dad’s CD collection. Sure, it’s alright but not something I would automatically pick for myself. Out of the very little I have listened to U2, I think I prefer their newest CD over this one. However, they are still not my cup of tea. I guess it’s just their annoying vocals mixed with horrible lyrics that turns me off. Sorry Amanda, but U2 is not all that amazing.
Chris: I’ll be straight forward, LMFAO isn’t the greatest group ever, but their music is fun. It’s full of upbeat lyrics and beats and make a great soundtrack for a fun night. If you like upbeat, crazy music, hit up LMFAO. Amanda: The lyrics remind me of something an intoxicated group of guys might’ve written after a few drinks, humorous but completely synthesized with no real raw talent. I definitely L’ed MFAO, so maybe that was their goal?
Chris: U2 is one of the most cliche bands around. U2 is hand-in-hand with Coldplay as corporate music that so-called “indie” kids listen to religiously. Corporate and indie don’t go together... As for the music itself, it isn’t too special. Bono doesn’t have any range in his voice and the music is very typical. It’s not too terrible though, so if you like mainstream music, give U2 a listen. Amanda: Love and Peace, or else. Bono, you have stolen my heart. From “Walk On” to “Beautiful Day,” this album represents why I fell in love with U2 in the first place.Though Joshua Tree was my favorite album, this is a close second.
Amanda Alanna
Chris
Travis McCoy- Lazarus
LMFAO-LMFAO
u2- All that you can’t leave behind
Movies out tonight: Ondine, an Irish romance with a mystical mermaid and Colin Farrel. Splice, a thriller about cutting and pasting DNA with Adrien Brody. Marmaduke, a tale of the beloved cartoon strip dog with Owen Wilson. Stay awake twenty four hours and see the sun rise and set
Run the UNDY 5000 5k run! The Undy 5000 is in support of colon cancer. They encourage the wearing of appropriate underwear while running. So, grab your girdle and sweatband and hit the track. Info at www.ccalliance.org
Make Playdough 1 cup flour 1 cup water 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon alum 1/2 cup salt food coloring Mix all dry ingredients. Add oil and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mix reaches the consistency of mashed potatoes. Remove from heat and add food coloring. Divide into balls and work in color by kneading.
Seattle International Film Festival(SIFF). See movies you never knew existed. Info at http://www.siff.net.
The farmers market in Downtown Puyallup is officially open for business. Get fresh geraniums and a big Washington apple. Then stop by the food stands and grab an Elephant ear and fresh made pizza. Enjoy the sun and lay in the grass after you fall into your food coma. Hours 9:00 am to 2:00 Saturdays and Sundays.
Do your summer reading!
Unleash your sweet tooth: Baskin Robins clown head ice cream, Cold Stone Creamery signature creations, Costco frozen yogurt, ice cream man, freeze juice in ice cube trays, shaved ice.
Water Balloon Fight: Fill a mixed bag of awkward long skinny and large fat balloons with, food coloring, juice, mud or whipped cream.
Go to the beach! Go to sunny side, Purdy or take the weekend on the Coast.