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of us have to provide God with our fish and in Pakistan speaking against child labor. our bread so God can perform the miracle “This made me so angry that I knew I had of feeding.” to do something,” Kielburger said. “I stood As an outspoken advocate for ending in front of my friends and said ‘I don’t know apartheid in South Africa, Tutu said that what, but I have to do something about this.’ God didn’t zap the perpetrators with a Eleven other friends raised their hands and lightning bolt. Through the cooperation that was the beginning on Free the Chilbetween humans and God, Nelson Mandela dren.” was freed out of prison and was able to vote Free the Children is now a global movefor the first time. ment, build“It has always been ing over 650 t s not that we have to be schools for chilthat way,” said Tutu. Tutu encouraged doing spectacular things dren throughthe youth to act upon out Asia, Afometimes it s just stitting in rica and Latin this and make a difference in this world America. a bus and refusing to move because the world is The “Be not as it should be. the Spark” rchishop esmond utu “Trillions…That is campaign celwhat they spend on instruments of death and ebrated local talents with the appearances destruction. We spend trillions,” said Tutu. including America’s Best Dance Crew’s “And we know that just a minute fraction of Quest Crew, Chief Leschi School’s Drum those budgets would insure that God’s chil- and Dance Group, Washington High School dren everywhere would have clean water to Step Team and an a cappella group from Padrink.” cific Lutheran University. Tutu spoke highly of youth activist Craig Kielburger, who founded Free the Children { Virginia Van Keuren - Reporter } after reading headlines of a murder of a boy
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“I work to affect people’s lives for the better.”
“I work hard and I don’t stop until my job’s done.”
“I’m dedicated to what I do. I love communicating with others.”
Tyler Choe
Jerry Tang
{ Treasurer } “I’m an average guy who just wanted to try something new.”
{ Secretary } “I’m too nice, hardworking, and very random hyper.”
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n Friday, May 13, Nobel Peace Prize winner and human-rights activist Desmond Tutu was the keynote speaker at the “Be the Spark” movement in the Tacoma Dome, started by the Greater Tacoma Foundation to inspire each other to create a better community. Tutu’s stop in Tacoma is said to be one of the 79-year-old’s final United States appearances before he retires. Tutu motivated the 15,000 people in the Tacoma Dome to take action by illustrating how change comes through the sum of people’s individual efforts. “So, it’s not that we have to be doing spectacular things,” said Tutu. “Sometimes it’s just sitting in a bus and refusing to move,” referring to Rosa Parks in the civil rights movement. The story of Moses freeing the Hebrew slaves to the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with a boy’s lunch of fish and loaves proved Tutu’s point that God’s purposes cannot be accomplished without the help of a human partner. “It’s never been because we saw hamburgers floating from heaven,” said Tutu. “If that hungry person is to be fed, then you, we, all
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{ Treasurer } “I really want next year to be productive and I want to get things done for our class.”
{ Vice President } “I’m hard-working and I love making people happy.”
Jessica Hicker
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IRO 7 TV held the fourth annual competition, starting on April 1st, for the most spirited school in Washington. The contest included 32 western Washington schools. Emerald Ridge was announced as the winner after five rounds of voting. By voting, Emerald Ridge beat Puyallup in the first round. Then we took down Curtis in the sweet 16 round, Kentwood in the Elite Eight, Arlington in the Final Four, and O’Dea in the championship. Almost 85,000 votes were counted in all, more than 25,000 of them being from Emerald Ridge students who have voted. This competition started in 2008 when Liberty High School took the crown the first year, followed by Interlake High School for the next two years. Emerald Ridge will receive a six-foot-tall trophy for our victory and we’ll be congratulated by KIRO 7 on Monday. { Jamie Bush - Photo Manager }
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Drug detection dog finds narcotics Dog and narcotics officer search school for drugs and make hits on several bags
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n Thursday, May 26, a golden retriever named Charlie was in attendance at school. But, this was not Bring Your Pet to Work Day because Charlie is no ordinary dog—he’s a drug detection dog. “The use of a drug detection dog was not prompted by a sudden outbreak of drug use,” principal Brian Lowney said. “I’d be naive to think that drug use is not happening, but our message is consistent that we don’t want substances on campus and we don’t want students under the influence.” Students were first made aware that the school was to be visited by a narcotics officer and a drug dog by an announcement on Jag TV News on Thursday. Approximately 45 minutes after the announcement, a narcotics officer, who asked to remain anonymous for his own safety, and Charlie entered the building. THE FIRST SEARCH Charlie, the narcotics officer, Deputy Jeff Papen and vice principal Troy Hodge walked a circuitous route through the school to reach Ben Muehlenbruch’s room which was the first class to be searched. “The classrooms searched were chosen randomly by Hodge, Papen and the dog’s handler. The randomness was helped by it being Jag Time when the dog came so students were able to choose where they wanted to be,” Lowney said. Upon reaching Muehlenbruch’s room, all of the students were asked to leave their backpacks in the room and wait in the hallway while the search was conducted. Charlie, Papen, Hodge and the narcotics officer then entered the room and the search happened behind closed doors. “I feel completely fine with it. I feel as students if the police want to go into our class and do something for our safety, they should do so. We should be subject to whenever the police want to search,” junior Josh Gross said. After only a few minutes, Charlie and his entourage emerged empty handed from the classroom. As they set off down the hallway towards the front of the school, students congregated into a mass and followed them down the hallway eager to see if any drugs were to be found. However, that was exactly what administration did not want to happen. “We don’t want to catch kids with drugs and alcohol on campus. What we want to do is deter them from
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bringing it, that’s the idea behind using the drug detection dog,” Lowney said. THE SECOND SEARCH AND SEVERAL HITS Once again, Charlie and company took a roundabout route to Gary Osborne’s computer room which was the second, and final, room to be searched. Students tried to catch a glimpse of the action through the windows. And this time there was certainly something to catch a glimpse of. Charlie made several hits on students’ belongings. A hit is when a drug detection dog signals to its handler that it thinks it has found the source of the scent of narcotics. “I can tell [when he has made a hit] by the way he narrows his focus. He’ll sit when he thinks he’s found the source of the odor,” the narcotics officer said. Several bags were confiscated and taken to the office. The students who owned the bags were escorted down to the office and questioned by Lowney. One of the senior students called down to the office after the search of Osborne’s room denied having any narcotics in his belongings. “My backpack smelled like weed, but I didn’t have any in there,” the student said. “[One of the other students whose bags were searched] had a good amount of weed and two pipes on him. He was talking
about it in class.” Since the search was conducted on school grounds and without a search warrant, the narcotics were turned over to the school administration. It was then up to them to decide on a course of action for the students whose belongings contained the narcotics. Case law dictates that school administration has the authority to conduct searches within their school. “Generally speaking, the typical discipline we follow for the possession of illegal drugs or alcohol or being under the influence while on school property is a long term suspension lasting up to one semester,” Lowney said. “If it is a first time offense, the student will have the option to do drug and alcohol assessments and counseling with our substance prevention counselor. The counselor may make a recommendation for their suspension to be reduced to a minimum of 11 days.”
01 Deputy Jeff Papen looks on while vice principal Troy Hodge searches students’ belongings that the drug detection dog hit upon 02 Charlie the drug detection dog 03 Hodge, Charlie, the narcotics officer and Papen walk through the halls 04 Hodge carries one of the backpacks hit upon down to the office
FUTURE DRUG PREVENTION School administration plans to incorporate drug detection dogs into their continuing efforts of drug prevention and intervention. “The use of drug detection dogs will continue to be random, but students should expect to see them more often,” Lowney said. { Allie Rickard - Editor-in-Chief } Find us on Facebook for more Photos.
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Editor-in-Chief/Focus Editor.............................................Allie Rickard News Editor.................................................................Kaitlyn Schlegel Athletics Editor.................................................................Maddie Stutz Opinion Editor............................................................Quinn Sanderson Features Editor............................................................Billiemarie Klein Arts & Entertainment Editor.........................................Milena McLaren Sound Off & The Beat Editor..............................................Aubrey Moss Copy Editor..................................................................Aubrey Kendall Photography & Graphics Editor.............................................Jamie Bush Business Manager................................................................Josh Bozich Reporters.......................................................................Amaya Adams .....................................................................................Kristen Casten ........................................................................................Ryan Chavez .......................................................................................Sydney Dawn .........................................................................................Casey Duke .......................................................................................Moe Herbert ............................................................................................Ben Leair .........................................................................................Kate Meyer ...................................................................................Christa Noonan ..................................................................................Keegan Ouzman ...........................................................................................Josie Ruiz .................................................................................Tommy Salentine ................................................................................Candace Swenson .....................................................................................Brittany Tracy ....................................................................................Samuel Wilson ............................................................................Virginia Van Keuren Adviser.............................................................................Kevin Smyth The Very Fine Print Editorial Mission As a limited forum, JagWire exercises student expression rights under the jurisdiction of the Puyallup School District. We pursue an unbiased truth while maintaining the highest journalistic integrity. Our top priority is to raise awareness while covering a wide variety of issues effecting our readership. We will publish an engaging newsmagazine which will entice, excite, and engage. Letters Policy JagWire will accept unsolicited copy from students, staff and community members. Only signed and dated letters with address and phone number from community members, or grade level from students, will be accepted. Letters should be limited to 300 words and will be published as space is available. All letters are the sole opinion of the writers, and the staff reserves the right to edit any letter for space and/or clarity. We will not publish material that may substaintially disrupt the school process. Letter to the editor may be submitted by mailing them to JagWire c/o Emerald Ridge High School or emailing them to jagwire
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owdy Jags! a big truck, and screaming at the top of our lungs at We’re both happy and sad (mostly happy) them, for only us to hear. We will miss ungodly deadto be graduating from ERHS. Even though lines, staying at the school until 11 pm and JagWire we’re looking forward, we’ll still miss a few little dance parties. And of course, we’ll miss the joys that things about this school, the things that make it spe- only senior year can provide: portfolios, applying to cial and a bit quirky. college, pretending to be able to pay for college and They include: Hedge Hodge, the Dr. Martin Lu- graduating. ther King Jr. shrine, the gummy bear that was stuck Emerald Ridge hasn’t been one of our most happy to said shrine, our custodial staff (who have seen places, it hasn’t been a place where we have been some things that would make your eyes fall), karaoke overly excited to go, but in retrospect it wasn’t quite with Cari Ake, the happy as bad as we made it out faces of Mrs. Shepard t ll be strange not coming back to be. I guess we’ll miss and Mrs. Muehlenbruch it, kind of. We will be off and many wonderful to merald idge and we sincere on new adventures, disteachers, as well as Big ly hope that you all find annoy covering new things that B.Lowney Brownie. In irritate us in Seattle and addition to the staff and ing things next year to complain in Salem, Oregon this administration, we will scream and grumble about fall! It’ll be strange not also miss people stealing coming back to Emerald our parking spots. We’ll miss walk fitness, Wardle Ridge and we sincerely hope that you all find annoyand uncomfortably small audiences at the Daffodil ing things next year to complain, scream and grumble selection. Forensic Follies, enough said. We’ll miss about. missing class and being able to make it up the next Thanks Emerald Ridge day, unenforced rules, arbitrarily enforced rules and locked bathrooms. We will miss the awful lighting of { Aubrey Kendall - Copy Editor & the commons, and waiting an hour to get out of the Billiemarie Klien - Features Editor } parking lot. We will miss being cut off by a redneck in
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Spring sports overview Girls Tennis
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The girls tennis team had a great year and finished in second place,” said the tennis coach, Theresa Gotter. They later moved on to sub-districts but none of the girls qualified for districts. Gotter is still proud of how hard they worked to improve. “[The] girls did an awesome job during their season dealing with inexperience, rain, no uniforms and [they] overcame everything together!” Gotter said. Though they are los-
ing three of their top ten players because of graduation, Gotter is looking at the bright side. “Next year we should have much more experience,” Gotter said. Gotter also encourages new players to try out next spring for the girls tennis, and in the fall for boys.
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his years team ended the season third in the league. Coach Dave McMullan, said defense was the main goal this year. “[I am looking forward to] making state. We came very close and I feel our sophomore class is full of talent that will blossom next year,” McMullan stated. McMullan also said that ER should watch out for Kaitlyn Tarr, Madison Jaramillo, Alli Wiley, Jordin Barbre and Eliza-
beth Gibson next year because of how talented they were and how well they played this season. “The rest of the league has an eye on us so be proud of our season,” McMullan encourages his team. McMullan knows the team “played their hearts out” and he wants them to get excited about next year.
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Overall, it was a pretty good season,” said coach, Gary Osborne. This season turned out to be a great year for the ER track team. After competing their hardest all season, we had a total of five studentsthat went to state last weekend. This included Kyle Osborne, Kris Durr, Carly
Wilczynski, Kimmie Steuckle and Sam Bowling. “[You did a] great job, so continue to work hard during the off season and into next years season,” said Osborne. Next year, Osborne encourages more people to try out for the track team, especially girls. He is hoping they get
some new kids next year, along with this years kids. “Remember, preparation precedes performance,” encourages Osborne.
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New basketball coach E Stats .R.’s new basketball coach, Pat Mullen, was hired to replace outgoing coach Ben Muehlenbruch. Mullen coached the Bethel High basketball team for 16 years. He led to the Braves to 2005 state championship. In addition, Mullen’s teams went to the finals two years. “He was hired because he was the best available candidate in our opinion,” said Del Dittus, athletic director. Despite Bethel’s success, Mullen is ready to move on. “I want a change, I want a challenge and I want to spend time with my family,”
Mullen said. Given his success at Bethel, E.R.’s need for a boy’s basketball coach and that physical education teacher, Jill Fox-Mullen is his wife, the match between school and Mullen seemed a natural. “Mr. Lowney notified him of the opening and he accepted the position. I think he was happy, happy he did,” said Dittus. After a 2-18 season, Mullen is committed to returning Jaguar basketball to its winning ways. He sees the path to victory through commitment and hard work. “I want to make sure they play hard,
work hard every day, compete every day and hopefully that success will carry over.” Mullen hopes he may eventually land a teaching job at Emerald Ridge. However, due to budget cutting that may take some time. “It may be hard. If I can get a job in a year or two it will be much better,” Mullen said.
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“I think statistically it was the best regular season in school history,” said Coach Phil Harris. Boys soccer had a great season this school year. They ended up making it to Regional Finals, but lost to Tahoma in a suddendeath shoot out. “The loss of our senior class truly hurts be-
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cause they came to work every day with a smile on their faces and an undeniable passion for soccer in their hearts,” said Harris. The Emerald Ridge student body should watch out for Justin Burgher, Jakob Smith, Tyler Himmelberger, Diego Ventura, Luke Logan, Adam Fernando, and
Cody Jewett according to their coach. “I’m extremely proud of my guys for the work they did this year. .The relationship they have forged will be very difficult to create again,” said Harris.
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Girls water polo Wins/Losses - 6-4 Highest Score- ER 14, Foss 3
Wins/Losses - 15/5 Highest Score- ER 18 Spanaway Lake 1
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Spring sports continued Boys soccer
Girls Fastpich
The season went very well” said coach Lynn Wardle. The girls picked up their new positions fast. The fastpitch team placed 4th in their division (SPSL south) and placed 7th in the league (SPSL). They went to districts and lost to Stadium in their first game. The team then
beat Union from Vancouver and Kentwood to qualify for state. “Meagan Hendrix proved to be one of the top pitchers in the state. “Meagan is a Sophamore and will be back next year. Stephanie Riley is one of the top short stops in the state. Steph is a Jr. and will return next year.” coach Wardle
said. A lot of freshman have also made themselves known this year. “Our top Freshman was Chelsey Hayes who played outfield.” the coach said. With all of the returning players the team is hopeful for another successful season.
Wins/Losses - 15/2 Highest Score- ER 10, Bethel 2
Boys track
Wins/Losses - 3-2 Highest Score- ER 100, Bethel 27
Girls Tennis
Wins/Losses - 8/2 Highest Score- ER 4, Spanaway Lake 1
Girls Track
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Baseball makes districts
Anytime you earn a spot in the district tournament I feel your season was successful” said coach Timothy Spears. Although the team gave all their effort to the season they did not make it as far as they would have liked to. “Bryan Burgher provided quality starting pitching all year and gave the Jags a great opportunity to win every start. I am pleased with the entire senior group due to their baseball knowledge, attitudes, and their ability to approach the game of baseball the right way. We will miss the examples Kenny Bayer, Keith Broadwell, Bryan Burgher, Zack Cloe, Kyle Pegram, and Ty-
ler Simmons set for their teammates” says coach Spears. The team will be losing six seniors this year but next season still looks promising. “Our sophomore class is also a fine group of players that gained valuable experience this season. Garrett Anderson, Alex Hardy, Garrett Metz, Kort Skoda, and Nathan Horne played quality innings for the Jags and should return in 2012 hungry for a league title. Juniors Jake Sommer and Derek Riley played outstanding baseball in 2011 as well. Sommer had a terrific year as a pitcher and I am sure is anxious to contribute as a hitter next season. Derek Ri-
ley played a solid second base and lead the league in hitting the first half of the season. Both players will have lofty goals to shoot for in their final season at ER.” said coach Spears. The team worked very hard and gave it their all and represent themselves in the Emerald Ridge community very well.
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Emerald Ridge says goodbye
Arizona
Hawaii
Nevada
Arizona State University
Hawaii Pacific University
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Ashana Armstrong
Eric Horton Mackenzie Groeneveld
Honolulu Community College
California Humboldt State University
“As you slide down the bannister of life, beware of the slivers.” -Brad Mirk
“Life is what happens to you while you make other plans. Live life with as few regrets as possible.” - Dell Dittus
“Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy. Expect challenges but overcome them with hark word and determination. Then, nothing will come between you and your dreams.” -Martina Leonard
Tyler Waters
Oregon
Idaho
Oregon State University
Nick Peterson
Boise State University
Jessica Huerta Jonathon Mafnas
Brigham Young University Idaho
San Diego State University
Taryn Petty
New York
Aimee Edwards
Caron Schmidt Brianne Wolfe Cameron Formanczyk
Ashley Mounts
Illinois
Allison Rickard
Pepperdine University
Columbia College
Melissa Horton
Santa Barbara Community College Palm Springs Community College
Hannah Webber
Emiko Hardy
Colorado
Massachusetts
Colorado Mountain College
Harvard University
Barnard College Hartwick College Keivon Laurine
North Carolina Bennett College Yvonne Groves
Ryley Reynolds
South Dakota
Missouri
US Airforce Academy Tim Kim
Univeristy of Central Missouri Shannon Dexter
Florida Adam Cheeseman
Montana State University
Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology Michael Lee
-Kenn Fidler
“Don’t
Army listen to anyone who
says these were the best years of your life. your life has just begun and as far as I’m concerned it just
“We
have insisted you graduate
with a plan for your future.
Be
aware, plans change and they are supposed to.”
-Laurie Brandon
Damon Le Jeffrey Beauchamp Alison Gavalis Justin Esquivel Riley Krogh Cory McLellan John Blasko Luigi Devereux Travis Hardwick David Whitaker BroderickAchenbach Juan Apodaca Michael Hacker Curtis Hamilton Albert Smith Brandon Sano
gets better.”
“Keep
the faith-
May the force be with youLive long and prosper.” -Lela Eisenbacher
Western Dakota Technical Institute
Utah Brigham Young University
University of Montana
Lucas Morris
Marines
Codey Cooper Brandan Guillory James Souza
National Guard
Amy Jones Hugh Travis
Navy
Joshua Borkowski Ryan Gestring
Travel
Rachelle Gronau
Skyler Bridgman Alexander Moyer Benjamin Lawrence
Michael Davenport Chris Crandall
Kathleen Wheeler
Air Force
South Dakota State University Shannon Meshke
Montana
Florida State University
learning.”
Xavier Ness
Aubrey Kendall
University of Idaho
San Francisco University
Nolan Haver
you have to do is keep
Pacific Northwest College of Art Willamette University
Colorado State University
more complex and all
Geoffrey Sasaki Kache Waters
Spencer Norawang
Katie White
“The world will get
Milena McLaren
Samantha MinskGermany
Workforce
Katharine Stull Mark Rowe Rachel Carter Unique Pimentel Kylen Harris Daniel Lynch Marcelo Vela Ethan Rodriguez Cameron Parker Chiane Wade Layne Mungia Sarah Russell Mary Littlefield Jasmin McAbee Justin Kohn Tori Sanderson Logan Lewis Kyle Smithhisler Leasa Tolson
Westminster College
Sarah Paiva Katelyn Hughes Christine Iams Tayler Helgren Nicolas Lopez Evan Nenkov Cody Rojers Cody Schnell Shannon Springer
-David Hanson
to the senior class of 2011
{ The JagWire Editorial Board of 10-11 and the board of 11-12 wish the senior class lots of luck and bright furtures. } *Apologies to those seniors not listed or listed incorrectly.
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Emerald Ridge says goodbye
Arizona
Hawaii
Nevada
Arizona State University
Hawaii Pacific University
University of Nevada Las Vegas
Ashana Armstrong
Eric Horton Mackenzie Groeneveld
Honolulu Community College
California Humboldt State University
“As you slide down the bannister of life, beware of the slivers.” -Brad Mirk
“Life is what happens to you while you make other plans. Live life with as few regrets as possible.” - Dell Dittus
“Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy. Expect challenges but overcome them with hark word and determination. Then, nothing will come between you and your dreams.” -Martina Leonard
Tyler Waters
Oregon
Idaho
Oregon State University
Nick Peterson
Boise State University
Jessica Huerta Jonathon Mafnas
Brigham Young University Idaho
San Diego State University
Taryn Petty
New York
Aimee Edwards
Caron Schmidt Brianne Wolfe Cameron Formanczyk
Ashley Mounts
Illinois
Allison Rickard
Pepperdine University
Columbia College
Melissa Horton
Santa Barbara Community College Palm Springs Community College
Hannah Webber
Emiko Hardy
Colorado
Massachusetts
Colorado Mountain College
Harvard University
Barnard College Hartwick College Keivon Laurine
North Carolina Bennett College Yvonne Groves
Ryley Reynolds
South Dakota
Missouri
US Airforce Academy Tim Kim
Univeristy of Central Missouri Shannon Dexter
Florida Adam Cheeseman
Montana State University
Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology Michael Lee
-Kenn Fidler
“Don’t
Army listen to anyone who
says these were the best years of your life. your life has just begun and as far as I’m concerned it just
“We
have insisted you graduate
with a plan for your future.
Be
aware, plans change and they are supposed to.”
-Laurie Brandon
Damon Le Jeffrey Beauchamp Alison Gavalis Justin Esquivel Riley Krogh Cory McLellan John Blasko Luigi Devereux Travis Hardwick David Whitaker BroderickAchenbach Juan Apodaca Michael Hacker Curtis Hamilton Albert Smith Brandon Sano
gets better.”
“Keep
the faith-
May the force be with youLive long and prosper.” -Lela Eisenbacher
Western Dakota Technical Institute
Utah Brigham Young University
University of Montana
Lucas Morris
Marines
Codey Cooper Brandan Guillory James Souza
National Guard
Amy Jones Hugh Travis
Navy
Joshua Borkowski Ryan Gestring
Travel
Rachelle Gronau
Skyler Bridgman Alexander Moyer Benjamin Lawrence
Michael Davenport Chris Crandall
Kathleen Wheeler
Air Force
South Dakota State University Shannon Meshke
Montana
Florida State University
learning.”
Xavier Ness
Aubrey Kendall
University of Idaho
San Francisco University
Nolan Haver
you have to do is keep
Pacific Northwest College of Art Willamette University
Colorado State University
more complex and all
Geoffrey Sasaki Kache Waters
Spencer Norawang
Katie White
“The world will get
Milena McLaren
Samantha MinskGermany
Workforce
Katharine Stull Mark Rowe Rachel Carter Unique Pimentel Kylen Harris Daniel Lynch Marcelo Vela Ethan Rodriguez Cameron Parker Chiane Wade Layne Mungia Sarah Russell Mary Littlefield Jasmin McAbee Justin Kohn Tori Sanderson Logan Lewis Kyle Smithhisler Leasa Tolson
Westminster College
Sarah Paiva Katelyn Hughes Christine Iams Tayler Helgren Nicolas Lopez Evan Nenkov Cody Rojers Cody Schnell Shannon Springer
-David Hanson
to the senior class of 2011
{ The JagWire Editorial Board of 10-11 and the board of 11-12 wish the senior class lots of luck and bright furtures. } *Apologies to those seniors not listed or listed incorrectly.
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Students staying close to home Brittany Hein Jennifer Denton
Ryan McMullin Andy Nguyen Marissa Shane
Bates Technical College
Gene Juarez Academy
Art Institute of Seattle
David Rempe Jerrett Cox James Sherman
Bellevue Community College
Kaitlyn Dewberry Kenzie Norris Crissy Roberts
International Academy of Design and Technology
Richard Wasiewicz Kayla Parish
Brian Mann Jasmine May
Big Bend Community College
ITT Technical Institute Kohl Winters
Central Washington University
Ashley Holland
Megan Kamstra Dennis Moos
Lorianne McMullan Haleigh Rickertsen Trevor Rogers Michael Millie Zachary Hovde Alexander Williams
Clover Park Technical College Mikayla Davis Terrence Johnson Tiffany Walker Kylee Moriarty Snyder Kelsey Jacobsen Dashelle Rainey Lyndsey Nirschl Aleksey Kalmykov Jessica Powers Cameron Olson Shakria Clark
Eastern Washington University Emily Bond Elizabeth Morrison Ashley Cooper Sarina San Nicolas Mikail Heidecker Brady Wickett
Evergreen State College Dillion Von Hirschmann
Everest Technical College Jordyn Washbutn
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Along the Way Erin Ramsey
“Whenever I remember Erin, I think of a song we always used to sing in Girl Scouts: A circle is round, it has no end, that’s how long I want to be your friend.“ -Carly Wilczynski, senior { Thank you to Erin’s friends and family to make this story possible }
You know those neon mechanical pencils we thought we were so cool when we swapped pieces and made them multicolored? I’ve been avoiding them since sophomore year. Because, those were her pencils. I switched to pens but that still was not enough. Sometimes I’d catch the shadow of her particular handwriting in mine, always in the e’s. Each time I’d erase it like a teacher telling a kid to work harder on their penmanship. A few weeks ago I found one of her pencils in my house. So, I picked up her pencil and chose to remember. From now on, each time I write an ‘e’ that looks like hers, I choose not to erase, but to shed my insecurities and remember her.
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cause he stayed so strong through his disease.
He liked football and dirt bike riding. He always had a smile on his face. - Yvonne Cronk” “He will be missed but not forgotten” -Emily Bond, senior
“He touched so many people in so many different ways” -Taylor Gildea, junior { Mar 4 1993 - April 21, 2010 }
{ Thank you to Kyle’s parents Todd and Yvonne Cronk and friends for their help and support to make this story happen }
Crystal Phommavong You will be missed and forever be in our hearts. { Photos courtesy of the Ramsey and Cronk families and illustration by Milena McLaren - JagWire }
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“I’ll let you just reach into my magic bag...”
“La La La...” “Is it weird that I “I deleted your number miss my cats dur- out of my phone and ing the day?” put it in my heart instead”
Oh my god we have a lint roller in here?! “This is in Spanish...” “Hey, since you’re in Tacoma all the time do you know what TBD means?”
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“Does anybody have any hidden talents? Oh wait, they’re hidden...”
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“I don’t know WHERE you have been!”
“If it doesn’t bleed, I don’t want it!”
“Snarf”
“You have a cat hair on your nose...”
I’ll be honest, I have no idea where to begin. High school has given me some of my greatest experiences and memories that I’m sad that it is actually time to say goodbye. It’s surreal. I’ll miss so many aspects of high school. Cheering at games, stressing over assembly dances and super late nights designing the newspaper.Okay maybe I won’t miss those late nights but I’m sure I’ll miss those girls I have come so close with over the years. That stupid, fluorescent backroom that has become my second home for the last two years. I can’t even begin to think about all the good laughs and amazing talks I have had with equally amazing people in the back room. Only a few of us can truly laugh about these hilarious moments that have made the year in JagWire. I have heard all too often from seniors before me that one of their biggest regrets is not being as involved as they wanted to. I can say that I don’t have the same regret. Being sung “Happy Birthday” to by the crowd at the King of the Hill game, wearing the Jag Jacket at the infamous win against PHS, cheering at every single football game for the last three years, I have had the best experiences that are unforgettable. So here is to the class of 2011. We’re done! We have made it through three years, 540 days, too many class periods to count and soon we will take our final walks as seniors.
In the spirit of brevity and thanks I’d like to give a quick thank you to Mr. Evans, Mrs. Cypher, Molly Susee, Mr. Bates and Mr. Mirk, each who daily set the example of what a teacher should be. To B. Lowney, thank you for tolerating me. { Aubrey Kendall - Editorial Board/Copy Editor }
Dear Emerald Ridge, When I first walked into your building, I hated you with a passion. I was in the process of transferring to Rogers at semester, because I didn’t want to be here any longer. I had no friends, I had nothing to look forward to, and I was miserable. But over the three years that I have practically lived here, you have helped me grow into the person I am today. I would first and foremost like to thank you for blessing me with Emerald Ridge’s drama department. It’s sad to think that I have to leave behind all of the great memories, like By-Ron and Steve. I am excited to leave my final words of wisdom on the wall of thespians past to those future thespians who will fall in love with your auditorium as much as I did. I’d also like to thank you for having a newspaper publication here. This class changed me { Milena McLaren - Editorial Board/A&E Manager } as a person for the better. Who knew that I would be friends with the cheerleading captain, community service goddess/Beyonce’ doppelganger, Harry Potter enthusiast, vegan design genius, and one tough pop punk girl? I leave this class with Norah Jones permanently stuck in my head, memories in my heart, and Snarf running through my veins. Well Emerald Ridge, I am leaving you for good soon. Your building started out as a curse I can’t believe it. After many long talks at the dinner table when I was a little girl saying things to me, but I leave it as a blessing in disguise. To those who read this, I have one thing to say: like “2011, that’s so far away!”, after countless long nights into the early morning finishing asdamn. We are done 2011! signments that I waited the last minute to do, after all of the “Serving Around the Clock “ with March Gladness, and after three years of not sleeping, high school has finally come to an end. When I first came to Emerald Ridge, I expected it to be like a movie or like a Taylor Swift { Kaitlyn Schlegel - Editorial Board/News Manager } song, but high school wasn’t like a movie or a Taylor Swift song. There was no senior boy waiting for me by my locker, well there were no lockers, and I didn’t have a group of 24 friends. But I’m ok with that. Instead, I had my best friend by my side to laugh with, to get mad at, to complain with, and to eat with. I am going miss the teachers like Mrs. Shepard and Mrs. Muehlenbruch who have inspired me and encouraged me. I am going to miss the backroom, my escape from my never ending to do list. But most of all, I am going to miss the people in it. {Billiemarie Klein - Editorial Board/Feature’s Manager}
Good luck to the new EdBoard! Bye! { Allie Rickard - Editor in Chief/Focus Manager }
Senior S taff Goodbyes The inside jokes, friendly harassment, blunt comments, and the pure humor of the people I met in JagWire, is something I will truly miss. I’ve made so many new friends in the two years I’ve been in newspaper, I wouldn’t ever regret taking this class. Yes, some people were a little “rough” around the edges, Ryan Chavez and Nate McCurtain, but it turned out to be a great two years! I wish the best for the new staff in the hopes that they will have as great of an experience as I had. JagWire had its moments of frustration but it always turned its self around. The famous quotes and miscellaneous games we played that probably irritated poor Mr. Smyth, were the highlights of senior year. A favorite moment, was during my junior year when Casey Duke, Nate McCurtain and I went on an adventure to find some fun places to “chill” in Puyallup. Although we did not succeed, we managed to explore a play ground, get stuck in a tunnel, lock Casey out of the car at the train station and make him climb through the sun roof. While taking pictures, I tried to put the camera back in the bag but I had trouble so I looked at Casey and told him, “It’s too big; you put it in!”. I also got to watch Nate fall on a gymnastics bar and have it hit where the sun don’t shine. But all in all, I had a blast and I wouldn’t change anything! I will miss you Jagwire, and all your funny awkward moments full of humor. I can’t help but still laugh when I think about the best times in this class.
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In high school, we all go through our own share of stress, drama, and hours of homework. We sit in class day dreaming and talking with friends, not thinking about long term futures. We talk about how bad our senioritis is when we are sophomores but don’t realize how bad it actually is until we get down to those last few weeks. Now that this is coming to a close, we must all say goodbye to our comforting school and move on to bigger and better things. I have gone through high school taking all of the classes that will prepare me for the future. I have participated in yearbook and the newspaper, Jagwire. Having other people see my writing and my designs that I have created has been an amazing experience. This has made me realize what I want to do for the rest of my life. As high school ends, I will remember all of the things I have learned along the way, along with all the people that have impacted my life in any way. { Jamie Bush - Phpto Manager }
There are not many things in life that we really want to do; we are more just forced to do them. Waking up for school, going to school, homework, essays, doing your portfolio, giving speeches, stress, college, and more stress, etc. Most of the time you feel as though you are swimming against the current just to keep up, but if you have the things you truly enjoy in your life, it makes all of the unbearable crap, bearable. You have to find your silver lining amongst the clouds. For me, it was naps after school, playa’s club, parties every single weekend, yelling in the hallways, watching school fights, BBQ‘s in the sun, the nice lunch ladies, being brothers with Ben Leair since the 7th grade and wasting every precious moment I had with my friends and with the people around me that truly made me happy and comfortable with myself and my life. We all have something or someone that makes us happy, so grab hold of it and never let go. I love all of you, and wish everyone only the best! Stay posi and find your silver lining! { Moe Herbert - Reporter }
{ Christa Noonan - Reporter } Here I am, trying to muster up the words to summarize the last three years I’ve walked down the halls of Emerald Ridge and I don’t know what to say. I guess we’ll start off with high school not being “gum drops and candy canes”. Trying to walk down the hall to your destination in the five minute break they call “passing period” but can’t because a group of people deciding to stop and talk right in front of you sucks. Or how about the big stressor of the WASL --I mean HSPE-- to graduate? For me, the biggest downside was a twenty minute drive every day to school. I’m not even supposed to go here! (“Mean Girls” reference if you didn’t catch that) I chose to come here instead of Bethel because the environment was fresh. The academics were better and I wouldn’t go back and change a thing. As I say my good-byes to the friends I’ve made along the way, one thing that will stick with me is my time spent in E157. The hard times, the good times and the back room times. Being a reporter for JagWire was a life changing experience. Okay, maybe not life changing, but it’s up there. I’ve met some of the greatest friends and as Nate McCurtain said last year, greatly annoying people as well. I have a love/ hate relationship with JagWire. I love writing and having my voice heard but I hate the stress that comes along with it. Here’s to the class of 2011!
Farewell JagWire, The last two years at Emerald Ridge have been an inspiration for me. When I began this class junior year I made some interesting friends including Nathan McCurtain, and Christa Noonan. Working with them gave me ideas with what I wanted to do with my life and I will never forget the valuable lessons that JagWire has taught me. Mr. Smyth, let me just say you have shown me how to expand my horizons and thanks to you I have improved my work ethic because of your beliefs in my ability. I will take those lessons and lectures you have passed out to heart and this year was a big milestone for me. I didn’t understand why you had to wake me up from your couch junior year; I mean I was so comfy and having a dream about being a jedi; and it was just getting into the good part, but I digress. This year I worked my hardest working with the new sophomore and junior staff with their stories as much as I could. I even turned in my story ideas in on time which was a problem for me last year; now I always turn in my story assignments before I have to meet deadline. Being a veteran in JagWire and working with the staff from last year was great because I was able to approach them on any subject relating to my story or just being able to talk with them as a friend. To the friends that I have made this year, we will go on with our own lives; but I will always cherish the memories and you will always be my friends. { Casey Duke - Reporter }
{ Kate Meyer - Reporter }
In reality I am not sad at all about leaving Emerald Ridge. This is simply the ending of a chapter and a beginning of a better one. I like to to think of it as Lady Gaga would: “Once you kill a cow, you got to make a burger.”
classy.
The contents of my recent memories all seem to stem back to Emerald Ridge; for example, the times chastising remarks were bestowed upon me by former teacher Mr. Glass, or the Hypokritz meetings I attended only to watch them crash into the ground. As you can see, not all my memories are good, but why am I telling you this? I’m sure you all can reminisce back to the parking lot “crackdown”, not doing anything for jagtime, and the ever-present squad of admin and teachers helping me graduate. In short, we had a good run Emerald Ridge, and to the Jags out there, stay
{ Brttany Tracy - Reporter } { Ben Leair - Reporter }
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{Josie Ruiz, Griffin Silver, Candace Swensen - Reporters}
Get To Know Them BEfore This Year’s End
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On her trans-Pacific journey to America, Anastaysiya Andreyeuna Nekrasova discovered a lot about herself as a person during her year here at Emerald Ridge High School. During her stay Nekrasova mentions that Speech and Debate club has become a { Anastasiya “Stacy” huge part of her life; practicing, Nekrasova } competing and winning. All the Sophomore while making memories. Nekrasova goes on to explain that people here are friendly which made her become more social and outgoing. Upon her return to Russia, she will have to take her 10th grade year over again. After her graduation Nekrasova plans on attending a university in either Russia, elsewhere in Europe, or in America.
Philine Guericke came here from Germany to experience Emerald Ridge. Guericke’s school in Germany had 700 kids attending from 5th to 12th grade. Unlike here at Emerald Ridge we have about over 1,600 kids attending from 10th to 12th { Philine Guericke } grade. Sophomore “I think American people aren’t serious about things like people from Germany. People here are outgoing and open.”, says Guericke. Philine Guericke enjoys Emerald Ridge and after this year she goes back to Germany to retake her Junior year and she says she might come back to America to attend college. Guericke thinks that classes here at ER are easy going and that the American lifestyle is different. Junior Tsuyoshi Ishikawa was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1994. He finds himself a fan of nature, music, and art. Ishikawa has two brothers(one whom is his twin) that live with his parents in Japan. “I like America,” said Ishikawa. He describes his experiences here in America as very different compared { Tsuyoshi Ishikawa } to Japan. Junior “Japanese students are very quiet [but] over here [students] are crazy and funny,” said Ishikawa. He loves how much communication we have at Emerald Ridge, because he is not used to it in Japan. Ishikawa plans on redoing his junior year as well senior year. Furthurmore for his post graduation plans, Ishikawa wants to attend college in his home country of Japan to become a pilot.
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Junior Yesim Taskin was born in Istanbul, Turkey. She came from a family of four and has traveled around the world to eight different countries including Hungary, England, Georgia, Czech Republic and the United States. Taskin plans on going to college in Turkey for two years and completing college in a different country such as Germany to study international
business. “I really love America because [ I ] have lots of good friends and [I’m] living with my second family and its just a completely new life for me,” said Taskin. What she enjoyed most about Emerald Ridge was learning how to be an individual and being open to a lot of opportunities.
Junior Georg Schoop was born in Germany in 1994. Schoop is the youngest of three children and comes from a family of five. “People over here are more open and form together, people [are] so mixed together,” said Schoop. { Georg Schoop } He finds Emerald Ridge very Senior interesting due to our wellequipped technology and wide range of people from super smart to super cool. “[Puyalllup is] pretty cool,a little different but pretty good,” said Schoop. School in Germany is split into three different schools basic intermediate and higher form of education which is determined after middle school so coming to a school where everyone is mixed is very different for him.
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Xiaowen Zhou is a foreign exchange student from Chong Quing, China. “I start at 8 a.m. go to 10 p.m,” said Xiaowen. Considering how well we competed in the KIRO 7 school spirit contest, she noticed that our { Xiaowen Zhou } school and our society in general is Junior more congenial. “If you don’t know people they’ll smile but in China people are far away from each other,”Zhou said In a couple years, when Zhou graduates from her boarding school she plans to come back to the US and go to a college in California.
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Ye Juehan is from China. At her school the food is different, the school hours are longer and there aren’t as many after-school activities. She sees us socialize and notices that the way people think and talk here is different. She says that we’re more social than the average person in China . Juehan also help { Ye “Hanna” Juehan } Sophomore but make a comment about how easy school work is. “School work is really, really easy and there are many activities. I really like orchestra and you have time for community service. In China all you do is study.” She goes to a boarding school from 7am to 10pm and plans to go to college in England or the U.S.
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merald Ridge is sad to see one of our fine teachers, Lela Eisenbacher, retire. Mrs. Eisenbacher is a special education teacher at Emerald Ridge. She was one of the first teachers at our school, and for the first two years she taught a computer class. When the school was built 11 years ago, the new staff had many dreams and ambitions for Emerald Ridge. Before Mrs. Eisenbacher became a teacher she was in the Navy and also worked as a social worker. She explains that she wanted to become a teacher to do something positive. Mrs. Eisenbacher states that retiring is “bittersweet” because she has been at Emerald Ridge for so long, but she is looking forward to her free-time, sunshine, and doing anything she pleases. Mr. and Mrs.Eisen-
ot only do we say good-bye to the class of 2011 but also to a few of our staff members. Mr. Randy Walden and Mrs. Lela Eisenbacher will be leaving Emerald Ridge High School this year. Being a Business and Marketing teacher for the past 32 years, Mr. Walden has seen many bright and shining pupils come through his classroom. Forming relationships with students so much so that they come back to catch up even after they’ve graduated. He taught first at Rogers High School for 21 years and ever since Emerald Ridge’s doors have opened, this has been his home. “This wasn’t just a job to me, I made it my life,” Walden said. “If I had to come in during the weekend or in the evening to work
bacher are planning on leaving the South Sound and going to Las Vegas for the sunshine and relaxation. They plan to be there by next October. Mrs. Eisenbacher states that she will miss the students and staff the most from Emerald Ridge. “I have seen a lot of students grow,” said Mrs. Eisenbacher. One of her most memorable moments was when her son went to Emerald Ridge. She was surprised when her son took part in the pep assembly dancing with a hula skirt. Another memorable moment was when she heard her son’s girlfriend sing for the first time, the National Anthem, at one of the assemblies. Mrs. Eisenbacher’s has made a huge impact on many students.
on something, I’d be happy to.” Walden was the PA announcer at basketball games. He also traveled the country for the annual DECA conference with students and he loved the social aspect of school but the “adults and their energy” are what he will miss most at Emerald Ridge. He made close bonds with all the staff members he’s work with in passed years and won’t forget any of them. “I love teaching and wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Walden said. “But I don’t want to die in my teaching chair. I need to live a little.” During retirement, Walden plans to start landscaping the house he is building for himself out on the Puget Sound, golf and
sleep in. His main excitment is the ability to sleep in how ever late he wants to and have a cup of coffee with the amazing view from his back porch. With 32 years under his belt as a school teacher, Walden has one piece of advice, “Live within your means for 35 years and you will enjoy your life for the twilight years.” { Kate Meyer - Reporter }
“She would come to all our baseball games,” say sophomore Garett Anderson. He explains that it was always cool to see her out there and being supportive to the team and also to their advisory. “She is going to be missed a lot by her advisory, it was a lot of fun,” says Anderson. Mrs. Eisenbacher loved watching her student’s grow and seeing what student’s potential reach out. She passes on her father’s advice to students and staff, “What do we live for if not make life difficult for others.” { Brittany Tracy - Reporter }
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2010 TIMELINE of the
October
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December
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- Menchies fundraiser night
February
September - New Jag Jacket - FIrst Tailgate - First win vs. PHS
November - Alex Schuster becomes 2010 Daffodil Princess - lots of snow days!
January
-Bowling becomes - Get the F’s Out 3 time state champs campaign - Annie Get Your Gun
April
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- ER wins the KIRO 7 - Spencer Norawong wins King of the Spirit Competition Jungle
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2011
- Seniors leave as the tenth graduating class
- Mrs. Muehlenbruch’s advisory wins tug-of-war
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Christina Perri - Lovestrong
Glee - The Music
Allie: Perri sounds like Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson with a little more edge, but only a little. They should all band together and become a trio instead of having three very similar artists singing very similar songs drenched in the sweet dreams of true love popular with so many teenage girls. Aubrey: I wish I could be objective about this music, but it’s what my boyfriend’s mom listens to in the car. It has bad connotations for me. Kaitlyn: I think that in a former life, Kristina Perri and I had an intense conversation that inspired her album “Lovestrong”, because her album is the story of my life. “Jar of Hearts” can easily relate to my past life, and when she tells me to “not count the miles, but the I love You’s”, I know that she is saying that to me. I love her, and I am definitely going to buy her next cd when it comes out. Milena: Dear Kristina Perri, I have been a beloved fan since you posted your first video cover on YouTube and you can bet that I downloaded ‘Jar of Hearts’ when it first came out free on iTunes so long ago. Slowly, you released single after single until alas, your first full album.I couldn’t download it fast enough. Since May 10th, Lovestrong has been undoubtedly on repeat. Billiemarie: I like her. She has a nice voice.
Allie: I love Glee. A lot. In fact, that may even be an understatement. Out of all the solos, duets and group performances, Blackbird sung by Kurt and Teenage Dream sung by Blaine are without a doubt my favorite. I just hope Ryan Murphy will finish the show while it’s still good so that we don’t find ourselves listening to Puck singing I Love College. Not good. Kaitlyn: I TiVo Glee weekly, and I am definitely up-to-date on all of the hot gossip at McKinley High School. I have all of the songs on my Zune, and I make listening to them a daily commitment. Word of advice: if you are ever having a down day and don’t feel good, listen to Lea Michele belt out “Don’t Rain on my Parade’ and sing along with it at the top of your lungs. You will instantly feel better, I promise. Milena: From the second Rachel Barry stuck that gold star by her Glee Club audition name, I was in love. Call me a Gleek, call me Gleetard, but nothing can deter my affection for Glee. If you think I have every Glee version of practically every episode, you would be right. Billiemarie: How could anyone not like Glee? Glee makes me want to be in a musical and sing and dance. No matter what song they cover, even if it is a song that I hate, I want to sing, not that people want me to sing aloud, but still Glee makes everything better.
The Troy Hodge Christmas Album
Lady Gaga - Born This Way
Allie: Out of all the tracks on the album, two stand out. First, Mr. Dittus’ rendition of “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” was excellent at the Winter Wishes assembly and this version recorded with the Chamber Choir is even better. It’s sure to become a true Christmas winter classic. Second, Hodge’s cover of Baby It’s Cold Outside feat. B. Lo is a real heart warmer for all those who are spending the holidays with a special someone. Aubrey: “Superb”-Rolling Stone “Two thumbs, way up”-Vibe “The single best Christmas album by a 40+, public-school administrator this year”-The Wall Street Journal Kaitlyn: It has always been a life goal of mine to duet with Troy Boy, and his Christmas album heightened my excitement to pursue my goal. Who knew that the melodious harmonies of Collette Stewart in the background of “The Little Drummer Boy” could make somebody crave the holiday season so badly? Go buy this cd, you won’t be disappointed. But let’s be classy and stack your chairs before you run out the door to go buy it. Milena: Are those the bells of angels I hear? Oh no my friends, those are the sounds of Troy singing the classics. Please sign me up to decorate the tree and wrap gift upon gift because this most definitely put me in the holiday spirit. Billiemarie: I love the administration, so there is nothing bad I could say about the voices of Hodge, Ake, Stewart, and Lowney.
Allie: I’ve got a lot of love and respect for the second coming of Madonna - her music, her videos, her outspoken stance on equal rights. But, after taking a listen to her newest album, it’s all become too much. I still love Gaga, but this gay-rightsreligious-manifesto album did not offer up that much for me to love in the music. My favorite track is “The Edge of Glory,” but only when Gaga performs the stripped down version on piano. Aubrey: What I’m going to say may insight a torch lit, pitchfork toting crowd to mob my house, but I think Lady Gaga is boring. The changes in her songs are so similar that the songs all blend together. I think all the Gaga hype is undue. I do however like her giant pink ponytail-haystack in the “Born This Way” video. Kaitlyn: I am not ashamed to be a Little Monster. I love me some GaGa, and her new music is as crazy as ever. Every time Lady GaGa pulls another crazy stunt, it’s like a hug from Baby Jesus to me. I definitely have had a mini-dance party to “Judas” in my spare time, and you should too, cause she is awesome. Milena: If put myself in an egg, dressed up in meat or wore armadillo heels, I would be famous too. I think Gaga has brought herself to a level even she can’t outdo. I am by no means a die-hard Gaga fan but I have been known to be a part of a car ride dance party or two. Normally I can stand her music on the radio until it becomes overplayed to death but within a few days, I had had enough. It is time to go back to the “Just Dance” days. Billiemarie: I don’t know how I feel about Gaga. On a good day, I really like Gaga. She stands for uniqueness and self-empowerment which I like, but on a bad day, Gaga takes it too far. Her music is inventive and creative, it’s not like anything else that is out right now. Good job Gaga.
Norah Jones Come Away With Me
Allie: Now playing at the ERHS Auditorium: The Come Away With Me Tour with Kaitlyn Schlegel. It’s the only time and the only way Norah Jones can be listened to. Schlegel is a stunner; who can resist throaty, smoky vocals? The backup singer, Beyonce Klein, definitely has talent along with the dance choreographer, Milena McLaren. Aubrey: I like Norah Jones, but I’d only ever listen to the one or two famous songs she has, because after you hear those (and those are pretty, breathy songs), you know exactly what you’re going to hear from the rest of her music. Kaitlyn: Let me first start off by letting you all know, in case you didn’t already, that I can sing exactly like Norah Jones. Anybody on the editorial board can vouch for that true fact. With that being said, I am not a fan of listening to myself all the time. “Sunrise” and “Come Away With Me” are soothing and sweet, but I could just sing to myself to get the same effect as listening to Miss Jones. Milena: The calming warm tones of Norah Jones will forever be tainted in my mind thanks to the nasaly whispers of Kaitlyn Schlegel. Her impersonations, yet spot on, may be some of the humorous sounds I have heard coming from her mouth, and a lot comes from Kaitlyn’s mouth! Her music will no longer give me that sit by the fire with Starbucks feeling, only the uncontrollable giggles as Kaitlyn’s voice rings in my ears. Billiemarie: As Kschlay sings to the one of a kind Norah Jones, all I can hear is Kaitlyn’s very very unique voice. Their voice are breathy and very hard to listen to with out cringing. I can’t pick the right words to describe the horrific-ness of Norah and Kaitlyn. Someone please just make it stop.
The Summer Beat
Giving you the lowdown on the South Sound
June 4: U2 Concert @ Qwest Field Event Center Concourse 6: Senior Assembly 9: Senior’s Last Day 10: ERHS Graduation Practice 8:00 am @ the Puyallup Fairgrounds 11: ERHS Graduation 9:00 at the Puyallup Fairgrounds 19: Father’s Day 20: Last Day of School
July 1: Criss Angel @ Comcast Arena 4: See fireworks at Lake Union! Or Anywhere!! 8-10: West Seattle Summerfest @ California Avenue SW & SW Alaska Street, Seattle 9-10: Chinatown-International District Summer Festival @ Hing Hay Park, Seattle 9 - 10: Bastille Day Festival @ Seattle Center 10: Ballard Seafood Fest @ NW Market St, Seattle 15-17: Bite of Seattle @ Seattle Center 15: Unwed Sailor & Owl City @ Paramount Theatre 22: Funniest Comedy Show in Washington @ Meridian Habitat Park, Puyallup 23-25: Capitol Hill Block Party in South Capitol Hill, Seattle 30: Torchlight Parade at Seafair @ Seattle Center
August 5-7: Hydroplane Races & Airshow at Seafair, Lake Washington 10-12: Seattle Music Festival @ Alki Beach 11-14: Pierce County Fair in Graham, WA 13: Vans Warped Tour @ The Gorge Ampitheatre 13: South Lake Union Bloc Party @ Westlake Ave in Seattle 17: 104th anniversary for pike place market 19-21: Hempfest in Seattle 23- Sept 3: Evergreen State Fair 28: 10th Annual Buskers Festival @ pike place market
Illustration by Allie Rickard