JagWire | Volume 2 | Issue 3 | Nov. 2, 2001

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In Pursuit of Fame VICKI MEDLOCK REPORTER

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You know the part inside and out, having studied your lines rigorously over the past few weeks. You also feel extremely confident about the auditions and can’t wait to get started, but you still have the thought in the back of your mind: “Will they pick me?”

The essence of Fame, which premiers Nov. 8 in the auditorium, brings an opportunity for drama students to play characters who have similar interests as they do, in the area of the performing arts.

In this comedy/drama, the characters audition to make it into the New York City School of Performing Arts. “[The characters] are every size, shape, and attitude,” director Carole Binkley said. “[Also, they] have nothing in common but a compelling dream.”

Wanting to direct a play that would appeal to theatre-loving students and that would offer the opportunity for a large cast, Binkley decided that Fame would be perfect.

“No one character is the star of the production,” Binkley said.

The ensemble provides a serious, while humorous look into the vari-

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ous lives of teens who have different personalities and struggles; some played by cast members with the complete opposite personality than their characters.

“It’s been challenging, but also really fun, becoming someone you’re not,” senior Sam Rhyner said. Rhyner plays an extremely shy character named Doris Schartz.

Unlike last year’s production of the musical Grease, students may not be as familiar with Fame; it’s possible they may not have even heard of it. Though Fame is often performed a musical, Emerald Ridge will perform the non-musical version, with some aspects of music and dancing.

Originally an MGM film directed

by David De Silva in 1980, Fame became a TV series for the following six years. In 1984, De Silva and writer Jose Fernandez worked together to transform the story into a musical that has been a Broadway hit ever since.

The process of combining the pieces of Fame and making it a production everyone can be proud of has been a little more challenging than previous productions of Grease and Done to Death, according to several cast members.

“It’s coming along very well and it has been a lot of fun for everyone,”

senior Amanda Christian, who plays Mrs. Sherman, said, “but it has also been a lot of hard work.”

Besides having their regular threehour rehearsals every day after school, the cast members are also in charge of designing the sets for Fame, spending time during rehearsal and extra hours on the weekends to work on the displays.

As the premier of Fame draws near, the cast will spend as much as five hours a night devoted to making this play a success; adding finishing touches and coming up with new ideas.

With the awaited addition of a

third class here at Emerald Ridge, “The audience can look forward to seeing a lot of new faces,” Christian said.

“You can also expect to see new things not tried in our previous productions and a great display of students our own age trying to make it ‘big’,” she said.

As one of the scenes of the play states, “You want fame? Well, fame costs, and right here is where you start paying.”

Tickets for Fame are available now from the Bookkeeper

TICKETS $4 Students $6 Adults $4 Senior Citizens Nov. 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., with an additional 2 p.m. matinee Nov. 10.

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The WASL results are in ERIN HARMON REPORTER It could have been the incentives, or the desire to excel that drove last year’s sophomores to do well on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL).

To influence students, staff promised test takers off-campus lunches for passing parts of the WASL. In addition, an ice cream party hosted for the students who attended school and completed every day of the WASL. “The students who took the WASL last year did pretty well compared to Rogers and Puyallup,” counselor Brian Maxfield said.

Emerald Ridge students scored an average of 9.2 percent higher than

Puyallup High School and 2.1 percent higher than Rogers High School.

Administrative intern Brian Lowney believes that, though direct incentives promised to students influenced better performance, the most important influences on students were attitudes from parents and the staff.

“I think [sophomores] did well on the WASL because the staff thought the test was important,” Lowney said.

In addition, Vice Principal Casey Cox felt that the students took the test very seriously, and was very proud with the overall scores. He also wishes to see each sophomore class improve their WASL scores in all areas for the years to come.

Although a bit over half of the

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sophomores met or exceeded the sate standard, the staff has chosen to emphasize writing in all classes.

To better prepare future WASL takers, “Students are going to be writing in all their classes- even P.E,” Lowney said.

In 2008, passing the WASL will be a graduation requirement. Students who pass all four sections of the WASL will receive a Certificate of Mastery. For this reason, improving WASL scores is especially important.

“When sophomores arrive at Emerald Ridge, [the staff] has about six months to prepare students for the WASL. I think [local] junior high schools did especially well at preparing students for the test,” Lowney said.

He feels that in the future, teachers will have to change their teaching methods to make the graduation requirements a reality.

DANIELLE HARMON SPORTS EDITOR Although many students use late arrival Wednesdays as an opportunity to sleep in longer, others use it to catch up on work during independent learning time, otherwise known as “Jag time.”

The purpose of the 8:40 a.m. Wednesday arrival is to have parent/ student/advisor conferences. According to administrators, not only will advisors and parents benefit, but clubs and activities will be able to hold group meetings as well.

The conferences give parents the opportunity to converse about their son/daughter’s progress with teachers. In addition, late arrival Wednesdays allow advisors time to help their students with portfolios, post-graduation plans and personal goal setting. The first school in our district to adopt the late arrival policy is Puyallup High School. According to PHS Principal Wanda Berndston, Puyallup started late arrival because their schedule does not include an allotted advisory period, so in an effort to allow for teacher training and club meetings they implemented late arrival.

At this time, the ERHS Site Council is unsure as to whether or not we will continue late arrival Wednesdays after the trial run. The council will determine its effectiveness through a survey of the ERHS community at Back-to-School night. If the survey reflects positive results, late arrival Wednesdays may continue for the remainder of the year.

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‘X’ marks the spot: Three times better NATHAN JENDRICK WEB EDITOR Over 5,000 game players and creators have tested, and continue to test, Microsoft’s first venture into the world of console gaming.

The product christened “The X-Box,” will debut with a 733Mhz processor (makes it speedy—not to mention it will be the fastest CPU of any console to date) and a 250Mhz custom graphics processor.

The system assumed to end up as the X-Box rival, the Playstation 2, clocks at 300Mhz, and holds a 150Mhz graphics card.

Along with Internet capabilities and graphics said to be at least three times as good as “the rest,” the X-

Box has jumped on the PlayStation2 bandwagon of allowing DVD movies to be played through the system. Though to do so, the buyer will need to purchase a separate “remote control pack” which is expected to run between $20-$30.

With the XBox, gone are the days of having to go and purchase “memory cards,” such as is a must for sys-tems such as the Nintendo64 (N64) and PlayStation One and 2.

Instead, the X-Box conceals an internal hard drive for up to eight gigabytes of game information storage space.

People who hadn’t heard of the X-Box already, should re-evaluate

where they are looking.

Microsoft has provided the X-Box development team alone with a $500 million promotional budget according to microsoft.com.

Microsoft already has several dozen game titles set to launch with its new product.

Some of the games already set, or in preparation to be released, are Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee (as shown at right), NHL Hitz 2002, Halo, Shrek and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2x.

X-Box will hit store shelves in America Nov. 14, nine days after Nintendo will release its long awaited Nintendo GameCube.

Unlike normal release trends with many products varying from other games to movies, the X-Box will not be released in Japan prior to the U.S. At a pre-release press conference Microsoft announced the X-Box will release at $299.

Pre-orders for the system have been available for close to a year.

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HOMECOMING COURT: Judges presented the homecoming court at the formal dance held on Oct. 20 in the Commons. Among those named to the court were seniors Kirsten Cabodi and Mark Turner, juniors, Drew Ladowski and Brittany Gese, and sophomores Jennifer McAdam and Antonio Gipson. Students competed in Survivor-style competitions in order to achieve royalty status. Above, King Turner accepts the challenge of the sundae competition.

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K-PAX keeps viewers guessing until end The question of whether or not Prot is really from another planet is central to the plot of K-PAX. As Powell digs deeper and deeper to find out the truth, Prot goes around helping his fellow patients, who all believe his story. There are plenty of arguments supporting both views, which keeps the audience guessing to the end.

Spacey once again delivers an incredible performance, playing Prot like a child seeing the world for the first time. He usually wears dark sunglasses (because Earth is so bright, he says) and a smile from ear to ear as he looks at everything in the vicinity.

He genuinely seems to care about others, trying his best to solve problems for them (even helping

RICK BERGH A&E EDITOR K-PAX is a planet in the constellation Lyra. At least, it is according to Kevin Spacey’s character in the film of the same name.

Spacey plays Prot, a mostly lighthearted traveler claiming to come from the distant planet for a visit to Earth.

After Prot is arrested in Grand Central Station for, well, claiming to be an alien, he is sent to a psychiatric institute to be interviewed by Dr. Mark Powell (Jeff Bridges). Despite his efforts to somehow diagnose this patient with some kind of condition, Dr. Powell finds himself starting to believe Prot.

grant a request from Powell’s dog at one point), and makes a point of learning everyone’s name so he can greet them.

Everything Spacey does is quirky and believable, from the way he eagerly devours fruit to the way he pauses as he takes off his sunglasses to make sure the room isn’t too bright.

Bridges also shines as the doctor struggling to make sense of Prot before his announced “departure” to K-PAX. Dr. Powell slowly gets to the point of obsession, neglecting his family and staying up well into the night pondering this puzzle. He knows he must stay skeptical, but at times it is clear he’s beginning to believe his patient.

K-PAX was directed wonderfully

by Iain Softly, with many shots of light reflecting off buildings and through glass. The perceptionbending style of filmography helps the audience look at things the way Prot does, with attention to the small things.

A good example is the scene where Powell and Prot ride in a taxi through the city at night. While lights flash and reader boards scream by, Prot’s attention is taken by an alien face balloon floating through the air and a box of fruit spilling its contents on the sidewalk.

The music is also fascinating, with a fast beat and a slightly frantic pace.

Composer Edward Shearmur’s work has a very unique and somewhat

otherworldly feel to it. At different times, the same theme comes across as happy, curious, foreboding or suspenseful.

A film that is both amusing and touching, K-PAX keeps the audience wondering as it tells its story. It avoids the usual cliches of “man comes to earth, helps people, then leaves” by not making the main character’s history entirely clear and by not being overly sappy when he does improve people’s lives.

With powerful performances, creative directing and a touching theme, this is definitely one to check out.

N’teresting debut puts Lance and Joey of N’Sync On the Line VICKI MEDLOCK JESSICA LYNCH REPORTERS As a result of making his acting debut, calls about starring in a second movie may be put “on the line” for N’Sync star Lance Bass.

On the Line, a Miramax film directed by Eric Bross, is an all too familiar story of someone who meets his soul mate, but loses her, and now must try to find her again, hoping she will want him back.

Kevin Gibbons, played by Bass, has had a problem all his life with

going after what he wants, whether it be with relationships, going back to high school when he didn’t have the courage to dedicate a song to a girl or with his current job situation, working at an advertising company in Chicago.

He is given a chance to wipe his slate clean when he meets the perfect girl on the L-train. If only he had not forgotten to get her number or name at least, and left her with more than, “It was nice commuting with you.”

After having his ideas for a Reebok advertisement taken and used by a co-worker, and then not having the

confidence to say that they were his own, he realizes he doesn’t want to hold back anymore. He decides to start off by “taking a chance” in going after the girl he has let get away.

Throughout his process of finding her, he faces several unnecessary obstacles. At first he is alone in the effort to find Abbey, played by Emmanuelle Chriqui, by putting out flyers everywhere in the city. After no success, his buddies (including N’Sync’s Joey Fatone, who plays the wannabe rock star Rod) plan to help him out, but they only make matters worse by using Kevin’s

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The solution for getting Abbey back after everything he has done already is almost exactly the same as the ending of Never Been Kissed. Abbey becomes mad at Kevin for something he never did and now must decide whether to give him a chance. Kevin’s friends turn around to help Kevin, letting go of their pathetic means for finding dates.

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» OUR VIEW: AN EDITORIAL

» LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Student democracy is questioned when voices are silenced Homecoming activities are misrepresented According to the Associated Student Body Constitution, drafted and ratified in the fall of 2000, the student government at Emerald Ridge shall be “a system designed to be highly democratic, encouraging widespread participation and honoring all voices.” In light of recent events, however, this I’M When’s idea of a student democracy, one in which HAVING Lunch?

PROBLEMS students are able to voice their opinions freely WITH... as well as participate in the decision making uh huh. process, has come into question. In fact, a recent uh huh. poll suggests that 47 percent of students view our system of government as ineffective and feel as though they are denied these fundamental rights.

One event in particular that has come under much scrutiny, and has led to many doubts regarding the effectiveness of our student government system, was the planning of the ROBERT IZA//JAGWIRE Homecoming activities, specifically the selection of the Homecoming court. During an ASB meeting held on Oct. 4, the student council representatives were informed by the ASB Cabinet, that there was to be no election process to determine the Homecoming court, such as those present at both Rogers and Puyallup High Schools, for fear of “placing students on false pedestals.” In addition to this, the matter was “not open for discussion,” therefore preventing any sort of democratic measures from being taken. Students were not allowed the opportunity to vote to overrule this decision, brought about by administrators, nor were they given the opportunity to voice their opinions, let alone partake in any sort of discussion pertaining to the matter. They were simply told that there was to be no voting process to determine the court, and that was that. In a school that claims to foster and uphold a democratic student government, actions such as this are not only unacceptable, but they also defeat the purpose of having such a democracy in the first place.

Furthermore, other examples that depict an ineffective government include the new bus regulations and the manner in which our ASB cabinet was originally devised. Students should have been given the opportunity to add input on both issues, as well as help brainstorm ideas on how to set them up.

However, neither occurred, and both issues were decided upon by the administration, not the student government. Furthermore, student feedback wasn’t solicited on the effectiveness of either, nor were these plans evaluated upon being implemented.

The administration, in conjunction with the ASB cabinet and representatives, need to sit down and re-evaluate our current student government, in order for a more effective, democratic government to exist within our school. In addition to this, several key steps must be taken. First, student council members must be able to freely express their ideas and opinions at all student council meetings. No topic should be considered “not open for discussion,” unless it poses legal questions. Second, students must be able to participate in the decision making process when coordinating events that ultimately affect them without the administration placing unnecessary restrictions on these activities. Seventyseven percent of student council members feel as though the administration places unnecessary parameters and restrictions on activities. The administration must allow students to take ownership over activities that involve them, and in doing so, students will ultimately take more pride in their work, as well as learn valuable skills in the process, such as accountability and responsibility.

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The JagWire is designed to be a twoway communication link between students, their school and community. Its duty is to inform students and the surrounding community about school events, issues, personalities, activities and trends. Besides providing opportunity for an exchange of viewpoints, the JagWire serves as an academic tool by which students and staff can excercise their consitutional rights.

Some traditions are meant to be kept Homecoming! It’s a memorable experience that consists of laughter, fun, blossoming friendships and parties. For as long as any of us can remember there have been traditions that make a high school, a high school.

There has always been the Homecoming football game, and always a considerable amount of stress-followed by a formal dance where everyone looks like royalty. There is also a Homecoming court that is voted by the student body.

A Homecoming court should be selected by their peers or based on academic skills, not how gross and twisted one can be. Sure it’s a lot of laughs but it ruins the Homecoming atmosphere, we might as well make the dance casual.

The administration has made it clear that they don’t want people to be left out or feel unwanted. What they don’t realize is that no matter what school event it is there will be someone left out.

I’m sure there will be years to come when E.R. will have a Homecoming court that will be voted on by students, and they will ask, “Why did we waste our time playing twisted games to create our homecoming court?” We don’t need to prove to other schools we are different. We need to represent as one school, one school unified in agreement Laura David, senior LETTERS POLICY: The JagWire will accept unsolicited copy from businesses.

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I was disappointed with the lack of journalistic integrity wrought in the JagWire’s coverage of Homecoming issues Had your staff conducted thorough journalistic research, they might have interviewed people from Mr. Stull’s advisory, who planned the events leading to the Homecoming court. When I first met with them about the issue, I asked them to 1) provide equal opportunity for all students, regardless of race, creed, social status or physical ability to serve on this court; 2) create a formidable means to obtaining the crown, so it is a coronation that comes as a result of effort; and 3) make it a dramatic and meaningful attainment so we will remember for years who achieved the first crown of Emerald Ridge Homecoming royalty.

If you examine the rules and guidelines for Homecoming court that Mr. Stull’s advisory put together, you will see they have surpassed my request.

They have planned this event with more consciousness than any “traditional” court could ever match. I am proud of them for that, even though I have no desire to eat a bug any more than you do.

The provision of opportunity equally distributed to all students is the very tenet that our Constitution and American values are built upon. In the current light of our national condition, I think it is appropriate to celebrate and honor this freedom of opportunity, rather than limit it to the socially empowered few.

Please note that I do not object to the election of ASB cabinet members or the Daffodil Princess candidates. Both come with a duty to represent Emerald Ridge High School in action as well as words. Contrast these activities to the Homecoming court and you will see that the Homecoming royalty is one that traditionally is achieved without effort to obtain, nor responsibility to act.

Jay Bates, Activities Coordinator

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» EMERALD RIDGE SUPER HEROES Meanwhile...

Hi, ANONYMOUS!

Once at the verge of taking charge of the school super hero duties, ANONYMOUS is now the assistant hero to a newcomer: POWER-MAN! As homecoming week approaches, one of our heroes has a king-sized ambition...

You’re TELLING me YOU WANT to be HOMECOMING KING?

Why not?

ANONYMOUS! Are you HERE for the BUG-EATING CONTEST?

If I’m the KING of the ENTIRE SCHOOL, I’ll be able to fix all the PROBLEMS here!

You DO realize that being HOMECOMING KING doesn’t actually MEAN ANYTHING IMPORTANT, right?

BUG EATING? What the...

Hey, DON’T SQUASH my DREAMS!

So, are the “BUGS” just CHOCOLATECOVERED GUMMI BEARS?

If you’re just HERE to WATCH, go over to the SEATS on the OTHER SIDE of the GYM!

No, I’m here to run for HOMECOMING KING...

Can you SEE ANYTHING?

NO, that would be WIMPING OUT!

What does THIS have to do with HOMECOMING? I didn’t know ROYALTY ATE BUGS...

Well, OBVIOUSLY the person BEST SUITED to be CHOSEN is SOMEONE who can SURVIVE the HUMILIATION of the COMPETITION!

You OBVIOUSLY HAVEN’T quite THOUGHT OUT the ENTIRE SITUATION like I have...

But why not do SOMETHING that relies on SKILL and INTELLIGENCE, instead of GROSSNESS and EMBARRASSMENT?

WE DECIDED that an ELIMINATION CONTEST like this would be a GREAT NEW TRADITION for the SCHOOL! You DON’T ALWAYS have to CONFORM to the REST, POWER-MAN! We’re trying out NEW IDEAS! That’s GOOD in MY OPINION!

Uh...

And if I DON’T LIKE those IDEAS, that’s MY OPINION too!

HEY, what ever HAPPENED to DIVERSITY? What about STUDENT DEMOCRACY?

Red hat...

NEXT TIME, make SURE you KNOW WHETHER OR NOT the REST of US WANT to do what YOU’RE PLANNING...

...To Be Continued!

I’ll trade you my planner for some seniority After nearly 12 years of schooling and learning about light as being nothing more than a method to assert more the necessity of responsibility, I find myself being deprived control over the student body. of that very same quality which has been Allow me a way to finally apply the preached incessantly since the days of recess ideals, which I have been taught so and naptime. diligently since the beginning of my Now, just eight months away from education, so that when I am finally forced graduation, I still am being bombarded to take on more responsibility, I will be with the concept of taking responsibility. accustomed to the rigors of self-motivation Yet numerous restrictions hinder my and accountability. application of it.

By putting into place systems which Perhaps if I was in a transportation-like allow teachers to control student freedom, DAVID MILES situation or even preschool, “red-light/ students are being robbed of a safe MANAGING EDITOR green-light” would be appropriate. environment in which to practice selfHowever, being a senior preparing to take on one of the motivation. This is doing nothing more than sheltering greatest increases in responsibility, I see red-light/green- students from the realities which lurk outside of our

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GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY—

>NOTABLE: sophomore Abby Sherwood placed (21st at league, our only girl district qualifier), sophomores ELizabeth Miles and Danielle Stoeck to be front runners next season.

Sherwoods then went on to run at Districts, where she finished in 51st place.

BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY— >MOST RECENT RESULTS: The boys finished 12th out of 18 at league.

What’s so TRADITIONAL about THAT?

school walls.

Students, and more specifically seniors, on their way out of high school need responsibility, and when they act in a responsible manner, they should be given rewards and privileges.

Take your planner and your traffic lights, give me freedom and guidance, and in return I will give you respect and productivity. Having seniority does not mean bashing those below you or having things handed to you, it means stepping up, proving yourself, and in return, receiving rewards for the great things you have done.

The only way to accomplish this, however, is to have faith and loosen the reigns. Allow us to make mistakes and stumble and then get back up and move on with the knowledge we have gained.

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» JAGUAR FALL SPORTS ROUNDUP >MOST RECENT RESULTS: The girls finished 14th out of 18 teams at the Puget Sound League Championships.

I LIKE that they’re giving EVERYONE a CHANCE to TRY OUT, even the LESS POPULAR people...

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>NOTABLE: Seniors Mark Bentley and Jon Gillie both qualified for districts. Bentley finished as 60th and Gillie 82nd at Districts. >HEAD COACH SHANE SLIVA: “The key to success for next season will be the off-season training (lots of road-work, lots of miles) that the returning athletes put in. Cross country is a sport where it takes several years to develop into a front runner, and this team has the potential to make its mark next season.” > QUOTE: “I feel that the season was productive and we came together as a team. During the season we all pushed ourselves to the max in practice to improve our performance during our meets. Overall the season was very exciting,” Gillie said.

GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING— >FINAL RESULTS: 4 wins, 3 losses, 1 tie >HEAD COACH JEN SCHMITZ: “This was my first year coaching the girls and they were ready to go. The girls are looking good going into districts and are hoping to have many back for finals and Saturday. We also are

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close to sending a relay to the State meet.” >NOTABLE: Freshman Bailey Kuestermeyer has qualified in a few weeks for the state meet.

BOYS TENNIS— >FINAL RESULTS: 8 wins, 5 losses >HEAD COACH WADE POULIN: We had some heartbreakers this season. A couple of shots came our way and we had a couple of wins and we are sitting at the top of the league. We had a fun year and a very fruitful season. Although we lose some great seniors, I believe we have most definitely set a foundation and tradition that will make ER Tennis a envoy of other schools.

JIM MEYERHOFF // YEARBOOK

Senior Jenna Mariotti competing in a Freestyle event on Oct.11 against the Bethel Braves.

» WINTER TRY-OUTS

GIRLS AND BOYS GOLF>MOST RECENT RESULTS: >Girls- 0 wins, 9 losses, 1 tie >Boys- 5 wins, 5 losses >NOTABLE: Seniors Liane Dirks, Ryan Hirst, Thomas Ricks, Lee Rushton, Ryan Hobbs and juniors Allison Spray, Shauna Ward, Bethany Reich, Stacy Snow, Lynn Zenkner, Derek Barron, Shea Ahna participated in districts Tues., Oct. 23. Snow and Hirst advanced to regionals the following day, but did not qualify for the state competition that will be held later this year. > QUOTE: “This season was a lot different from last year. We actually had tryouts and it was a lot more competitive, because you weren’t just handed a position on varsity. It was definitely a learning year. We were successful not in winning matches, but in coming together as a team,” junior Bethany Reich said. > QUOTE: “We sure won more this year, we came together as a team and we played a lot more competitively. We built better bonds as a team and made strong friendships. Overall, I would consider this year a very good learning and team-building experience,” senior Ryan Hirst said.

.: ALL ATHLETES turning out for winter sports MUST HAVE CLEARANCE CARDS to Del Dittus by Nov. 5. .: GYMNASTICS

.: BOYS BASKETBALL

TRYOUTS: Nov. 5 in ERHS Upper Gym CONTACT: Coach Lisa Kelsey

TRYOUTS: Nov. 12-14 in ERHS Gymnasium CONTACT: Coach Bob Horton

.: GIRLS BASKETBALL

.: WRESTLING TURN-OUT: Nov. 12 CONTACT: Coach Jim Meyerhoff

TRYOUTS: Nov. 12 in ERHS Gymnasium CONTACT: Coach Cindy Watters

For more information on 2001-2002 Jaguar Winter Sports Tryouts, go to www.puyallup.k12.wa.us/high/emerald

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2 NOVEMBER 2001 » THE JAGWIRE NAME: Jessica Broodie HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Outside GRADE: Junior

NAME: Amy Spicer HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Middle blocker GRADE: Senior

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Krispy Kreme comes to Washington JAMES EBERLEIN DESIGN EDITOR

NAME: Vanessa Cristofono HEIGHT: 5’1” POSITION:Defensive specialist GRADE: Junior

I can honestly say that few things make my mouth water more than a doughnut. And really—it’s not just your basic 2 for $1 s u p e r m a r k e t doughnut…it’s just this one particular glazed variety.

They’re Krispy Kreme. Oooie, gooie, delectable pastries that are good only when hot. You’d be amazed how many people will cross four lanes of 45 mile per hour traffic just to get to their locally-franchised Krispy Kreme store when the magical neon sign is lit announcing to the world that they are here! They are hot! They are ready…come one, come all…eat away!

Okay, maybe I’m getting a little bit carried away with this whole donut thing.

NAME: Jolee Mahan HEIGHT: 5’ 4” POSITION: Defensive specialist GRADE: Senior

Lynn Wardle:Leading the pack

NAME: Robin Pollard HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Middle blocker GRADE: Senior

NAME: Megan Tevis HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Center GRADE: Senior

NAME: Megan Pancake HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Right side GRADE: Senior

NAME: Angela Hargett HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Middle YEAR: Senior

NAME: Jen Yokes HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Outside hitter GRADE: Junior

NAME: Megan Kosel HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: right side GRADE: Sophomore DANIELLE HARMON//JAGWIRE

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NAME: Beth knierim HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: right side GRADE: Junior

NAME: Sharla McCoy HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Outside hitter GRADE: Junior

If you haven’t ever had the privilege of sinking your teeth into a freshlybaked Krispy Kreme it’s probably because Washington has missed the boat. We don’t have them here. In fact the way I found out about this chain of shops is during a vacation in Georgia. One of our former neighbors had relocated there and wanted us to see the Stone Mountain, outside of Atlanta. We went, we saw, and declined when offered to purchase the $5 souvenir t-shirt. On the way home, in the pitch black darkness we saw the light. The hot light—a neon sign as big as an entire window that is only switched on when a fresh batch of doughnuts has been put on display and are ready for the pickings. While travelling 40 miles per hour we crossed three lanes of traffic and screeched to the drive through.

“Hey y’all—welcome to Krispy Kreme. May I help you?”

“We’ll take one dozen hot glazed donuts.” (Dangerous words…there were six people in the car—that’s only two each.)

“That’ll be $2.99. See you in a sec.”

In what seemed like less than a second we were at the window. Our tongues were hanging out of our mouths—we were ravenous. The box

was presented to us and we pulled into the closest parking stall so that we could enjoy the fruit of our labors. It was indescribable. While messy, quite messy actually, it was completely worth it. We toiled with the decision of whether or not to purchase a second dozen—it was decided upon that it would be better if we did not, as four hot glazed doughnuts in the span of less than 15 minutes might be considered excessive.

The vacation ended, we were on our way home. Thousands of miles from the nearest Krispy Kreme shop. I suppose it is worth noting that my prayers (along with the thousands of other prayers from equally donut-savvy individuals as myself) have been answered. The first Krispy Kreme in Washington state opened in Issaquah Oct. 30. Needless to say, I’ll be one of the first to storm the racks of donuts— as long as the hot light is on.

Visit Krispy Kreme at...

6210 E Lk Sammamish Pkwy SE Issaquah, WA 98029-8923 (425)391-8011 www.krispykreme.com

Compromising values unnecessary in time of war It has been only a few short weeks issues in China.

While I was sitting dolefully since the World Trade Center was decimated and destroyed by forces of Monday morning, over my return to violence and terror. But it appears school, a discussion broke out in my that now something else, just as cruel Civics class, and suddenly broke me out of my Mondayand unfair and shock trance. The almost as shocking as question was, “If Sept. 11 is starting to China were to join rear its ugly head in the international United States coalition, should the politics.

United States back Now that the off on human initial shock has worn rights?” – and to my off from these CASEY SMYTH dismay, only one attacks, it seems as if REPORTER person answered, Americans are just as stating “Yes, the war willing as before to place themselves above others, as they is more important,” and no one did before the Sept. 11 attack. In interjected. Somewhat dumbChina, the government wishes to join founded, neither did I, and when the the United States’ international instructor asked if everyone agreed, coalition, to help strike at terrorism. there were various nods across the However, the price they want in return classroom, and I simply said “No,” is a decrease in the watchfulness of without further explanation. the United States on the human rights In the news, this question has

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become more prevalent, being asked more, that tolerate what would be by political analysts, political considered in America as a civil rights commentators and news anchors. nightmare. To simply say that the However, I fail to see what the people who died are worth more in human life than discussion would those Chinese be about—we are who labor every at war with “AS TIME PROGRESSES, day of their lives Afghanistan for PEOPLE SEEM TO BE FAR to make very housing an meager wages is international MORE WILLING TO TOSS beyond immmass murderer, MORALS OUT THE orality. To place a who violated WINDOW SIMPLY BECAUSE value such as what we consider this on human proper moral THEY ARE NOW existence is an conduct. Now, INCONVENIENT. “ appalling, diswe are willing to gusting way of commit a moral CASEY SMYTH measuring huatrocity by leaving man value. the Chinese As time progresses, people seem people to a government that we know to be oppressive? How is this moral to be far more willing to toss morals conduct any less ruthless than Osama out the window simply because they are now inconvenient. Principles only bin Laden’s?

There are tens of millions of mean something if they are valid people in China, if not possibly when people aren’t looking. Right

now, many countries in the world would be fine with jerking their heads the other way as we watched our principals die, and lay them in the funeral pyre.

I say no. We can find another way to leave United States citizens feeling cleansed. We don’t need China to achieve this operation; we need our hearts, we need our minds, and we need the determination. We have all three of these. Including China under a stipulation that would allow millions to be oppressed is simply an addition to an already spicy stew that we neither need, nor should want.

Fundamentalism started this fight; a hand of justice and principle can end it. Civil liberties and morality need not become a casualty of war. It’s time to fight for what is right, not what might unify the world in a fight against terrorism. Sometimes, unification is not worth the price it presents.

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Princess diaries jeni

RAINEY

Q:Wha t activities/ Q:What sports are you invol ved in? involved

kari

A:I’m the Espresso manager for the student store and between that and my after school jobs, I don’t have much time for sports.

Q:Wha t activities/sports Q:What are you invol ved in? involved A:Basketball, Track, Younglife, National Honor Society

Q:How ha ve you been inhave vol ved in the community? volved Wha t are your views?

What

Q:How ha ve you have been invol ved in the involved community? Wha t What are your views?

A:I was involved in a lawyer internship last summer and got to see all different aspects of the community. I think there is a lot we don’t see and we need to get involved.

t

A:I am involved in Younglife and youth group. I think that it is important to do things that make you and others feel good.

angela he theme for this year’s Daffodil Festival is “2002 Reasons to Smile.” Every year since 1934, with the exception of the war years of 1943, 1944 and 1945, this 69-year-old tradition has featured the Grand Floral Street Parade, which travels through four Pierce County communities on Parade Day – Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting.

The Royal Court for the Daffodil Festival is comprised of 20 Princesses.

Each young lady is a senior from one of the 20 participating Pierce County high schools. The Princesses vie for various educational scholarships and for the title “Queen of the Daffodil Festival.”

Princesses are Festival representatives to community organizations throughout the Festival season. The Daffodil Queen and her Royal Court also represent the communities of Pierce County as they travel to more than 20 out-of-town festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The Daffodil Festival, to all intents and purposes, was born on April 6, 1926 when Mr. And Mrs. Charles W. Orton hosted civic leaders from 125 towns in Western Washington. The Orton’s lived in rural Sumner and opened up their home for a garden party. The garden party was arranged so the guests could see the many varieties of daffodils in bloom in and around their estate. Among the many guests were the Mayors from Seattle and Tacoma. Major General Robert Alexander, Commander at Fort Lewis, brought a military band and a group of officers and their ladies from the Army post. After this first garden party, the event became an annual affair.

A:Race car driver (Winston Cup)

Q:How ha ve you been have invol ved in the commuinvolved nity? Wha t are your What views?

A:I was a role model for 6th graders at camp and my advisory participated in adopting a family for Christmas time. I feel that being involved in the community is very important.

sarah

HOWARD

Q:Wha t activities/sports are Q:What you invol ved in? involved A:Basketball at ERHS, Church activities, Student Council Representative.

Q:How ha ve you been invol ved have involved in the community? Wha t are What your views?

A:I am doing my community experience at the Children’s therapy Unit and I love working with kids. I believe that our high school needs to become more recognized in the community for events we do.

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where everyone knows your name where everyone knows your name where everyone knows your name

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Kyle Lind

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WHA T HAS BEEN Y OUR MOST EMBARR ASSING WHAT YOUR MOMENT? In elementary school I once got de-pantsed. I’d rather not talk about it. I still have nightmares.

IF Y OU COULD NAME A CR AYON, WHA T WOULD IT WHAT YOU CRA BE, AND HOW WOULD IT LOOK? I’d call it “Linda Quinn” and it would be leopard printed.

FA VORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW? Mr. Rogers FAV neighborhood is the best show ever. Period.

WHICH OF THE SEVEN DW ARF S WOULD Y OU BE? DWARF ARFS YOU Sleepy-I’m a high school student, do i have any other choice?

DREAM CAR? WHY? 1985 Pinto Station Wagon. It’s the only car I know of that seems to be proud of being ugly

Jessica vanEmbden

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WHA T IS Y OUR FA VORITE FOOD: Dairy Queen Oreo WHAT YOUR FAV Blizzard WHA T IS Y OUR MOST EMBARR ASSING MOMENT WHAT YOUR MOMENT:: When I fell down the stairs on the way down to the cafeteria!

WHA T IS Y OUR FA V ORITE HOBBIES/SPORTS: WHAT YOUR FAV Soccer and Boxing WHA T ARE Y OU AFR AID OF? Worms and snakes WHAT YOU AFRAID WHO IS Y OUR F AV ORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS? YOUR FA Freddie Prinze Jr.- He’s hot!

WHA T IS Y OUR FA VORITE JOLL Y RANCHER: Green WHAT YOUR FAV JOLLY Apple WHA T IS Y OUR FA VORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW WHAT YOUR FAV SHOW:: David the Gnome WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE COMIC STRIP: “Peanuts” WHAT YOUR FA

Derrick Sas

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WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE HOLID AY? Christmas WHAT YOUR FA HOLIDA WHERE WERE Y OU BORN? Bremerton, WA YOU DO Y OU PL AY ANY SPORTS? Snowboard, motorbike YOU PLA and soccer HOW MANY SIBLINGS DO Y OU HA VE? One YOU HAVE? younger sister WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE COL OR? Yellow COLOR? WHAT YOUR FA WHA T IS Y OUR DREAM JOB? “To be a professional YOUR WHAT snowboarder.”

WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE FOOD? Italian WHAT YOUR FA HA VE Y OU BEEN TO ANOTHER COUNTRY? Canada HAVE YOU and Mexico” WHA T IS ONE GOAL FOR THIS YEAR? “To get at WHAT least at 3.5” WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE SUBJECT? Science WHAT YOUR FA

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CARISSA ROE

“IT’S

IMPORTANT TO GET A GOOD

adriana

EDUCATION SO YOU CAN HAVE A GOOD LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.

IT’S SUCH A SHORT PART OF YOUR LIFE, AND YOU SHOULD APPRECIATE IT.”

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SAVANNAH

Q:Wha t activities/sports are Q:What you invol ved in? involved A:Basketball, Honor Society, I intend to join Key club

Q:How ha ve you been inhave vol ved in the community? volved Wha t are your views?

What A:I participated in a visit to a retirement home on Valentine’s Day. I made Valentines and visited with the residents. And I helped run a home-run derby fund-raiser for the Red-cross.

My view on community service is that everyone should be involved and give back to her community to make it a better place to live. It’s important to me.

christy

GRETZNER

Q:Wha t activities/ Q:What sports are you invol ved in? volved A:ASB Executive Council, Yearbook Editor, Varsity soccer team manager

Q:How ha ve you been have invol ved in the commuinvolved nity? Wha t are your What views?

A:YMCA soccer coach, MDA (Muscular Dystrophy) Camp volunteer, Washington Business Week volunteer as a Belarus team member

danielle barbie YUKO INOUE//JAGWIRE

part in Payette’s School of Dance story ballet as well. At Payette, Roe has performed five dance solos in the end

RACQUEL ERIZ FEATURES EDITOR When it comes to reaching for the stars, junior Carissa Roe has got it in the bag.

Being a DECA class officer, student council representative, an assistant troop leader for Brownies, a member of the dance group BREATHE and a dance team officer, Carissa knows a lot about time management and goal setting.

Roe began dancing when she was 5. Now she is a member of a dance group called BREATHE, and she is an officer on the dance team. Last year, of 200 girls, she won the Miss Supersensational Award at USA Dance Camp.

That wasn’t all. Roe played the lead

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THE GREAT THINGS

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of the year recital.

“I dance because I love it,” Roe said.

Dancing isn’t the only time Roe takes the stage. She also participated in the Miss American Co-ed Pageant, for three years. Every year Roe has scored in the top 20 out of Washington state.

“I really enjoy being with other girls who are smart and talented, and who are aspiring to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. It’s a lot of fun,” she said.

Roe hopes to attend the University of Washington and graduate with a degree in business.

Eventually she would like to pursue a career in advertising.

In order to achieve her aspirations, Roe joined the DECA program and

immediately she assumed a leadership position. She was elected to fill the position of class officer in the DECA program for the 20012002 school year.

Roe thinks a person’s high school years should be valued and that

education is essential.

“It’s important to get a good education so you can have a good life after high school. It’s such a short part of your life, and you should appreciate it,” she said.

Roe’s academic successes have

given her the opportunity to be a Who’s Who in American High School’s student four consecutive years.

Roe’s leadership roles don’t end with the DECA program.

In addition, Roe is a student council representative.

Outside of student council, Roe is utilizing all of her leadership skills as an assistant troop leader for Brownies.

Goal setting is a very important part of Carissa Roe’s life and she claims that is has paid off.

“It’s not always easy because the great things in life are never easy, but if you want it you should work hard because you can always achieve your goals.”

SERRY

Q:Wha t activities/ Q:What sports are you invol ved in? volved A:I like to swim and run.

And I love water polo!

Q:How ha ve you been have invol ved in the cominvolved munity? Wha t are What your views?

A:I’m volunteering at a vet clinic for my senior project, and it’s a lot of fun. I can’t believe how many animals come in that have been abandoned though; it’s as bad as leaving your kid on the side of the road.

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PELLAND

Q:Wha t activities/sports are you Q:What invol ved in? involved A:I am an active member of DECA and I intend to join key club. I am involved in Advanced Placement classes. And I also hold a parttime job.

Q:How ha ve you been invol ved in have involved the community? Wha t are your What views?

A:I feel that being involved in the community is important. When people give to the community it helps make it a better place for everyone.

AND THE NOMINEES ARE . . . eight escorts were nominated to participate in the daffodil coronation which will be held on nov. 14 in the auditorium. Among these escorts are: Brandon Hilliard, Les Hilliard, Derek McHugh, Dan Shafar, daniel joyce, kendall eisenbacher, justin rusler and shaun nestor.

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terror hits home |

AntHrAX NATHAN JENDRICK WEB EDITOR Over 10,000 people have now taken the antibiotic Cipro because they fear it. As of press time, three people have died from it, and over a dozen more are infected by it.

Producing the fear and causing these deaths, is a disease known as “Anthrax” Anthrax, to be specific, is an acute infectious disease caused by a sporeforming bacterium officially known as Bacillus Anthracis. In the past, Anthrax has only been a prominent killer of wild and domestic animals.

Symptoms of Anthrax usually show within 1-6 days of exposure.

“There’s no point in being afraid of something you can’t control,” junior Andy Zager said. Though others find there are reasons to be less than comfortable with the situation.

While inhalation Anthrax is the most fatal type, it is important to note that thousands of infected spores need to be inhaled before any ill effect

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occurs, according to the US. Department of Health and Human Services.

A far more curable form of Anthrax is a skin infection (Cutaneous Anthrax), which resembles an insect bite.

Nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting and fever, followed by abdominal pain and vomiting of blood, are common signs of Intestinal Anthrax.

Intestinal Anthrax has a death ratio of 25-60 percent on reported cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) and occurs after the consumption of contam- inated meat.

According to the Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, “This form of Anthrax is not a large cause for concern in the United States.”

American Studies and Current World Problems (CWP) teacher Matt Mueller believes it is important for his students to know about the issue, and talks about it with them.

“It’s a major piece affecting the world we live in,” Mueller said.

“I’m not teaching to scare them, just informing them.”

“A lot of people are panicking right now,” Mueller said. “We don’t want students to panic.”

It is suggested that if a person has not actually been diagnosed with Anthrax, s/he should not start taking

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DANIELLE SECHRIST REPORTER

“I DIDN’T LIKE THE PLAY LISTS [AT THE DANCE], BECAUSE THE DJ’S WERE REPLAYING SONGS. THE DECORATIONS WERE GOOD; I LIKED HOW THEY ANNOUNCED PEOPLE AS THEY WERE COMING IN, THAT WAS COOL.

-MARK TURNER

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thus exposing the hiding Viet Cong.

Biological Weapons Convention signed. This treaty disallows the stockpiling of biological weapons for offensive military purposes, and further prohibits research into employment of biological agents.

A biological weapons plant in the Soviet Union The Japanese Aum accidentally releases Shinrikyo cult anthrax spores. There are releases the nerve 66 confirmed deaths, agent sarin in Tokyo though the actual total subways. Twelve are number is suspected to be killed and thousands greater. are sickened.

“I THOUGHT IT WAS DIFFERENT. IT’S COOL TO BE DIFFERENT BECAUSE WHY BE LIKE ALL OF THE OTHER SCHOOLS AROUND HERE? I DIDN’T LIKE HOW EVERYTHING WAS UNORGANIZED. IT SEEMED LIKE EVERYONE WAS RUSHING AROUND WITH GETTING THE CROWNS.” -BRITTANY GESE

1972 DUKE

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During the Siege of Krissa, Solon of Athens poisons the city’s water supply with skunk cabbage.

In a naval battle between Hannibal of Carthage and King Eumenes of Pergamon, Hannibal’s forces hurled pots of serpents upon enemy ship decks, forcing the sailors to fight both the snakes and Hannibal. the antibiotic for it. Doing so lowers Eumenes was defeated. the body’s level to fight the disease later if actually needed. By the extreme In an attempt to sales jump from sites such as conquer S. America, fcsurplus.com and lamour.net, it Pizzaro presents would seem many American’s variola virus-laden worrying about protecting clothes to the themselves are flocking to purchase natives as gifts. gas masks and vaccines.

These products run from roughly Both Allied and $60 to $199.95, and are largely German forces ineffective according to the CDCP. employ use of Gas masks for example, in order deadly agents to protect the user, need to be form such as chlorine, fitted and worn at all times. phosgene and According to the federal mustard gas. government, Anthrax is dangerous and obviously potentially fatal, as in League of Nations Geneva Protocol several cases of postal workers on the bans biological weapons. This is the East Coast believed to have died from first multi-lateral agreement that An epidemic in the disease. prohibits use of chemical and China follows The government also says biological agents. Japan refuses to Japanese Anthrax is not the main cause of sign. overflights by concern when considering biological planes dropping warfare. As it is a cumbersome and plague-diseased Herbicide Agent Orange is ineffective disease to spread, they fleas. employed by U.S. and South believe, while it can be harmful, it’s Vietnamese forces to destroy not a worse case scenario. foliage and fruit of the jungles,

Iraq destroys a huge stockpile of biological and chemical agents following defeat in the Persian Gulf War. Though Iraq claims total destruction of biological weapon capabilities, many in the United States believe research and development programs still exist.

Anthrax powder is mailed to several high-profile United States destinations. Among these are NBC television headquarters and Senator Tom Daschle’s Washington D.C. office. The source of these mailings is yet to be determined.

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“MY FAVORITE THING WAS WHEN THEY DROPPED THE ICE CREAM INTO MY MOUTH IN THE LAST COMPETITION. I LIKED THE COMPETITIONS, THEY WERE FUN. THERE WAS A WIDER VARIETY AND MORE PEOPLE HAD A CHANCE TO COMPETE WITH HOMECOMING THIS WAY.” -ANTONYO GIBSON

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Emerald Ridge thrives on nonconformity, however, there is a much needed realization that some tradition can be good.

Both positive and negative feelings arose from Homecoming 2001. Decorations, announcements on arrivals and selection of the homecoming court via a Survivor theme, all were controversial issues.

While a popularity contest is exactly what this school was attempting to avoid by thinking of a creative way to select the homecoming court, it failed to take into consideration pride and dignity. Although the competitions were fun and enthusiastic, they lacked any sophisticated talent. For example, an 18-year-old senior guy should not become Homecoming King due to his expert abilities to apply make-up, nor should a 16year-old female be crowned Princess because of her brilliant ice cream sundae making abilities.

I do support the idea of avoiding the popularity pitfall,

however, I also feel that more consideration should have been given to the honor of what it means to be named a representative for our student body. Students with low GPAs, poor attendance records or negative attitudes should not be placed on “false pedestals” just as popular people should not.

Equality is one thing, but earning the right to be recognized is entirely another. Criteria should have been established in order to make a royalty court position truly honorable.

While our royalty court consisted of all high-quality people with terrific attitudes, I’m fairly sure they would have been much more proud to have been selected for something other than some silly competitions.

Perhaps, a talent show or community participation would allow for a more respectable recognition for next year’s Homecoming – when we truly have alumni coming home. Involving the community would help to avoid a popularity contest, create rewards and recognitions and it

would provide opportunities for most students to positively experience the benefits of not only Homecoming, but also community leadership and respect.

One of the four goals of Emerald Ridge is: “Every student will be provided with opportunities to experience the benefits of community membership” in reference to our school community.

As students of Emerald Ridge, we are led to believe that we all have the opportunity and the right to voice our opinions. Our school did not demonstrate or exercise this goal by denying students a vote regarding what they wanted to come from the dance or the selection process.

When were the students’ opinions about Homecoming traditions and formalities going to be heard? Because we are the newest high school in a district of four, students obviously have expectations of traditional models and for that very reason, their thoughts and opinions should have been considered regardless of the break away from tradition.

“I ACTUALLY HAD FUN IN THE GAMES, EXCEPT THE MAKE-UP GAME.” -KIRSTIN CABODI

QUEEN

“MY FAVORITE THING WAS ALL OF THE FUN COMPETITIONS. I DIDN’T LIKE THAT PEOPLE WERE BOYCOTTING HOMECOMING JUST BECAUSE IT WASN’T TRADITIONAL.” -DREW LADOWSKI

Thinking outside of the box STEPHANIE NORDEAN SPOTLIGHT EDITOR Homecoming offered a positive change for ERHS students, giving a whole new meaning to “Homecoming Court.” Not only did the new Survivor theme erase the popularity aspect of the traditional class voting for a King and Queen, but it also brought about enthusiasm, motivation, competition and spirit in the new selection process for the court.

The idea developed by Doug Stull’s advisory deserves much credit because these students, in a limited amount of time, put a lot of hard work and dedication into making this year’s Homecoming a success, not knowing what the student body’s reaction would be and accepting any of the criticism.

They dared to try something different and they should be commended for this.

Considering that last year Homecoming was exchanged for an Inaugural Ball because we had no alumni to return home (nor did we this year), many were looking

forward to a traditional dance and court. I was one of those. I’ll admit, at first I was a little skeptical about the whole idea of a new Homecoming Court selection process, but I realized that even at my former high school (RHS), the chance of being a positive representative for a class would depend on a person’s current popularity status.

A change needed to happen to equalize people’s chances, and what a better place to start than from the beginning, before we fall into the same routines that have been established by others, simply because that’s what we’ve been “used to.” The title of royalty should not be handed over because a person is the most beautiful or because s/he gives a few smiles. It should not be a popularity contest.

Organizers of the new selection process never expected that everyone would support the idea whole-heartedly, or that things would run perfectly, but overall, this year’s Homecoming gave people something to be excited about. It was wonderful to see the

opportunity for all to take part in the competitions. During the surprise bug eating or sundae contests, the majority of students had smiles while cheering others on. The competitions allowed school spirit to rise up to another level while creating entertainment throughout the week. The events gave students something to look forward to, opposing the idea of simply choosing a name from a ballot (in which your name was not mentioned).

With goals to bring the student body together, create a fun and exciting atmosphere, encourage all students to take part in Homecoming week and court, and to make it successful, I applaud all the people who took this challenge into their own hands and who were dedicated to making Homecoming something to come home to. Our school has come so far in breaking barriers and lifting Jag Spirit.

Homecoming this year just added to the growth of our school and, just like our school’s mission claims, it gave every student the opportunity to get involved.

PRINCE

“MY FAVORITE THING WAS GOING TO MY FIRST HOMECOMING AND WINNING DUCHESS, WHICH WAS REALLY EXCITING. I THOUGHT IT WAS INTERESTING HOW THEY DECIDED TO TAKE ON THE WHOLE APPROACH OF DECIDING HOMECOMING AND THE SPIRIT WEEK WAS COOL.”

-JENNIFER MCADAM

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GIRLS LIST Computer..............................Free Microwave..........................$69.99 TV/VCR..................................$100 Mac & Cheese............................$20 Tupperware............................$12 Deodorant............................$2.19 Twinkle lights.......................$15.99 Candles...................................$15 School Utensils.........................$20 Clothes....................................$100 Alarm Clock...........................$9.97 Make-up.............................$19.99 Slippers..............................$7.99 Telephone.............................$29.96 Photo albums........................$8.99

it used to be that going out into the real world was scary — leaving the comfort of warm high school hallways and entering cold, unfamiliar lecture halls to listen to 75-year old professors talk about paleontology. that’s not the case anymore. college is more than just a place where information is crammed into heads. college campuses around the nation are vibrant places where knowledge is openly shared amongst active members of society.

TOTAL $492.04

GUYS LIST Microwave...................................$65 Fridge.....................................$100 Soap..........................................$20 TV/VCR..................................$255 Radio................................$60

this is a journey into the depths of campus life — academics, athletics and everything else.

TOTAL $500

all about the benjamins we gave two guys and two girls $500 each to outfit their college dorms. believe it or not, $500 doesn’t buy much. compiled by danielle harmon, danielle sechrist, david miles and jack stahoviak

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SAT validity questioned Some colleges not requiring the popular exam JOLENE GLEASON REPORTER As the school year begins, so does the college application process. Think about the recommendation letters and essays that need to be written, the applications that must be completed, the fees that have to be paid, the campus visits that have to be made and, of course, the tests that have to be taken.

For the vast majority of students the SAT and ACT are major hurdles that need to be overcome before the application process can even begin.

Most hours are spent studying vocabulary words that no one ever knew existed and math problems so involved that people don’t know where to begin.

“I don’t think that [SAT] testing is very valid because people don’t necessarily test well,” junior Kelsey Afdem said.

Historical records claim that the SAT was created in response to colleges and universities not having a collective means to test all applicants.

All the schools had to go by was a student’s GPA. “Multiple studies have shown that the combination of SAT/ACT scores with GPA is the best single predictor of students’ academic success in college,” counselor Heidi Morton said. “Keep in mind, though, that this is a general indicator and while it might apply to the average student, there are certainly many exceptions. Many students who score lower on the SAT end up being very successful in college, and many who score higher end up having difficulties.”

Many colleges and universities use both SAT/ACT scores and GPA as deciding factors, as well as many other indicators such as extracurricular activities, community involvement, and recommendation letters.

Collegeboard.com has compiled the criteria university admissions counselors need to assess applications.

Some of the criteria mandates are that application readers consider SAT scores only as approximate indicators as opposed to predetermined exact

measures of a student’s ability to be successful in college.

In other words, readers are only supposed to use SAT scores in combination with other indicators such as grades and course load, and take into consideration whether or not the student took challenging courses.

According to an MIT article published in The Tech, Richard C. Atkinson, the president of University of California, has recommended that California universities not use the SAT as a determining factor in the application process.

Atkinson came to this conclusion last year when he realized that time wasn’t spent teaching people to develop their reading and writing skills, but more emphasis was being spent on test taking skills.

Atkinson proposed that the SAT II be used in place of the SAT I which tests in different subject areas and not just math and verbal skills. The SAT II tests specific areas such as history, English, math, science and foreign languages.

» NON-SAT SCHOOLS MANY COLLEGES and universities have chosen to make the SAT or ACT optional for some or all applicants. Check with the school’s admissions office to learn more about their admissions requirements and policies. > Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) > Art Institute of Portland (Portland, OR) > City University (Bellevue, WA) > Cleveland State University (Cleveland, OH) > Concordia University (Portland, OR) > California State University (Various Campuses) > Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY) > Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, NY) > Florida State University (Various Campuses) > Int’l Acad. of Merchandising & Design (Chicago, IL) > Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu, HI) > Juilliard School (New York City, NY) > Kent State University (Stark, OH) > National Hispanic University (San Jose, CA) > Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR) > Portland State University (Portland, OR) > Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) > Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)

For more information, go to www.fairtest.org

» 2001-2002 EXAM DATES ACT PROGRAM (www.act.org) Registration for the 2001 ACT Administration has passed; see www.act.org for 2002 dates

SAT I/II PROGRAM (www.collegeboard.com/testing) Date 3 Nov 2001 1 Dec 2001 26 Jan 2002 16 March 2002 4 May 2002 1 June 2002

Version SAT I and II SAT I and II SAT I and II SAT I only SAT I and II SAT I and II

Registration Deadline 28 Sept. 2001 27 Oct. 2001 21 Dec. 2001 8 Feb. 2002 29 March 2002 26 April 2002

Late Registration 10 Oct. 2001 8 Nov. 2001 2 Jan. 2002 20 Feb. 2002 10 April 2002 8 May 2002

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM (www.collegeboard.com/ap) Test English Literature Calculus U.S. History U.S. Gov’t/Politics Chemistry

Date 6 May 7 May 10 May 15 May 16 May

Registration Deadline Late March “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “

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College Life 101 The story of a PLU student STACY NESTOR REPORTER It was still dark out at 7 a.m. as Pacific Lutheran University freshman Ryan Funk made his way to the University Center, commonly known as the UC, for breakfast. As Ryan ate his dry Life cereal, the UC slowly filled with other students; some straggled in while others smiled and laughed.

Funk sat down, his tray piled high with cereal, milk, juice, doughnuts and pop tarts. “I always enjoy breakfast.

Ya never know what lunch or dinner may be,” Ryan said as he wrapped his doughnut and pop tarts in a napkin.

Ryan’s first class, Chemistry 111, would begin at 7:30. He spent the hour and a half period taking a test.

Funk’s next class was Physics, taught by a short man with an accent. Ryan explained that even though very few understood what the man was saying, he had to pay attention to pass the class - it is one of the requirements for his major in engineering.

Once his Physics class was over, Ryan strolled in the rain to his dorm room, a 3rd floor space in Pflueger Hall, where he met up with his roommate. One of the necessities of college life, according to Ryan, is a computer. With homework, classes and work consuming so much time, Ryan said that Instant Messaging is the best way to stay in contact with friends, even if they only live across the hall.

“One of the best things about being on your own,” Ryan said, “is staying up late.” Residents usually turn in for bed around midnight or so if they’re lucky, but more often than not, it is not until 1 or 2 a.m. because of homework or just hanging out with friends.

For his engineering major, Ryan is taking a 3-2 program, which allows him to take three years at PLU and then two at Columbia University in New York. In the end, he’ll finish

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For more information on Pacific Lutheran Unviersity, go to www.plu.edu.

Which road is right for you?

An evaluation of post-high options The recent PSAT raised awareness for many to begin thinking about which college they would like to attend.

However, the struggle to choose a college begins with understanding the differences between types of colleges.

Three main types of post high school education are technical colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges or private universities.

QUESTION 1 Is your career pathway engineering and technology, business and marketing, or science and natural resources? (If no, skip to Question 2) Are you interested in a career in agriculture, technology or computer application, architecture, engineering, or science?

A technical college could be the right choice for you.

Technical colleges offer 2 and 4-year programs with special emphasis on the careers listed above.

Technical colleges also assist in finding jobs for graduates.

Two types of Technical Colleges are: Technology colleges: these colleges help students learn how to develop new technology and find uses for existing technology.

Technical/Career Institutes: (Vocational schools) Vocational schools focus on hands-on experience to learn specifics to help prepare for work after college.

QUESTION 2 Are you unsure what your career interests are? (If no, skip to Question 3) Do you want to attend college, but lack the money for a 4-year or private university at the time?

A community college may be the best choice for you.

Community Colleges (junior colleges) are open admission, meaning there are few limitations to who can attend, providing equal educational opportunities.

Community Colleges also provide more opportunities to find career interests, by giving general courses in various subjects. Credits earned at a community college can be obtained within a two-year period to earn an associate’s degree or professional certificate, and most are transferable to a 4-year college or private university.

Many of the students attending community colleges transfer to a 4-year or private university after earning an Associates Degree or Professional Certificate. This saves time as well as money that might have been spent at a 4-year or private university, while trying to find career interests.

Community colleges are half the price of a 4-year college and 15 percent of the price of private universities. Most of the students attending Community Colleges are eligible for some kind of financial aid, including Federal Pell Grants, Perkins and Stafford Loans, State Aid, and on- campus jobs.

One opportunity offered at most community colleges, not offered at a 4-year college or private university, is Distance Learning education. Distance learning courses are selfpaced and individually taught. A degree or credits can be obtained in these types of courses without having to spend time in a classroom. Information learned in these courses is taught through audiocassettes, videocassettes, textbooks and workbooks.

Knowledge of a subject is demonstrated and evaluated with an exam.

For information on these exams, either visit their respective websites or see Brian Maxfield in the Career Center.

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with a BA in physics and a BS in engineering.

He chose PLU because of its music and engineering classes. Ryan plays the trombone and he recently performed in a concert where he had to sing as well.

Ryan glanced at the clock, deciding to leave and go to lunch. He left for the UC and again ate with the same group of people. A good friend of Ryan’s, freshman Erin Hoge, was there as well. She and Ryan left together - he to work and she to a French Immersion class.

When French class was finished, Erin headed to her dorm room in Harstad Hall. It was spacious and better looking than the boys’ room.

In Erin’s room, people came and went, including Erin. She was supposed to be completing a Chemistry lab, but she shrugged it off saying it wasn’t due until the next day.

The day progressed and after three hours of the dorm room, Erin mentioned that she was chatting with Ryan on IM and they were talking of when they would all meet for dinner.

Erin’s roommate checked the menu and announced that they would be having some type of Spanish dish that nobody had heard of — not even the 2 nd year Spanish speaking roommate.

After a hearty meal, topped off with a glass of watered down lemonade, Ryan started his jokes.

Everybody laughed, but the jokes weren’t funny. Regardless, it was late, and they just found everything funny.

Ryan finished last, and everybody sitting around Ryan finally stood to leave the UC. Some of the girls were off to go visiting, while Ryan and Erin had studying to do. They walked off in separate directions, ready to start the next new day of college life.

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No money, no problems Scholarship opportunities abound, if you can find them Scholarships are available for academic performance, financial need, religious affiliation, minority status, heritage, community affiliations, or a unique set of criteria that’s important to the organization providing funds.

So many exist, in fact, that it makes it overwhelming for many.

Some helpful websites when searching for scholarships are: - www.fastweb.com - www.scholarships.com - www.college-scholarships.com The following are just a few scholarships available:

Students may ask a teacher or any other adult to be the coordinator. The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 23.

For application material and/or additional information write to: 1200 17th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, D.C., 20036-3011

in communications with an emphasis on the television industry. Student applicants must list communicationsoriented projects you have been involved in during the last four years and honors/awards they have earned. Students must include their SAT/ACT scores and if selected by the preliminary screening group they will be asked for written recommendations, transcripts and a portfolio of their work.

The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 8.

MOST VALUABLE STUDENT COMPETITION The Elks National Foundation offers this scholarship for between $1,000-$15,000 to 500 people nation wide. The selection is based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 11.

For application material and/or additional information write to: Elks National Foundation Scholarship Coordinator 2750 North Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889

SHOPKO SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship offers 100, $1,000 scholarships. Recipients are selected on basis of academic record, school and community leadership and participation, honors, work experience, career goals, your school transcript and a recommendation. The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 1.

For application material and/or additional information write to: ShopKo ScholarTM Program c/o Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc. 1505 Riverview Rd., PO Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082

NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST This scholarship is open to all high school students. First place state winners receive $1,000 and are entered to compete for national awards of $10,000,

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TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM This scholarship splits $1.12 million between 100 applicants. Student applicants must have a 3.0 consistent GPA, be active in school activities, be recognized by peers and teachers for leadership, and be actively involved in a service project in their school or community. To apply for this scholarship students must be nominated by their school. Contact the school counseling center to be nominated. The deadline for this scholarship is Nov. 21.

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SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP Corporate sponsored scholarships range from $1,000$10,000. This scholarship is designed for students planning to enroll in an engineering or related science program accredited by the ABET. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 1.

For application material and/or additional information write to: SAE Engineering Scholarship Educational Relations 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 www.sae.org/students/undesapp.htm

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES Two $30,000 scholarships are awarded to students interested

For application material and/or additional information write to: 4920 Gardenville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 www.data-match.com/scholarshipinfo.html

For application material and/or additional information write to: Scholarship Committee Nat’l Acad. of Television Arts & Sciences 111 West 57th Street Suite #1020 New York, NY 10019 www.emmyonline.org/national/natas/scholar.htm

DATA MATCH NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to students who participate in Student council, National Honor Society, FBLA, Key Club, and DECA. The student must show leadership abilities, scholastic achievement, participation in clubs, community involvement, transcript and a letter of recommendation. The deadline for this scholarship is May 15.

DISCOVER CARD TRIBUTE AWARD This scholarship is available to high school juniors to apply for awarding nine scholarships in each state of $2,500 and nine scholarships nationally for $25,000. To be eligible applicants must have a 2.75 GPA or higher, three reference letters, description of skills, talents, accomplishments, a paragraph on goals for education, training plans and intended career. The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 11.

For application material and/or additional information write to: AASA P.O. Box 9338 Arlington, VA 22219

ESA FOUNDATION Twenty-five scholarships are available ranging from $500- $1,000.

To apply students must complete the selection criteria, show character, leadership, financial need, scholastic ability, include two letters of recommendation, your transcript, a 1 page essay and a $2 processing fee. The deadline for this scholarship is Feb. 1.

For application material and/or additional information write to: Holli Neigel 4320 S. 291st Auburn, WA 98001 (253) 839-0314

For application material and/or additional information write to: AFSA Scholarship Contest 12959 Jupiter Road, Suite 142 Dallas, TX 75238 FAX: (214) 343-8898 www.sprinklernet.org/essays/entryinfo.html

FOUNTAINHEAD ESSAY CONTEST The Fountainhead Essay Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors and is based on a two-to-four page paper (800 to 1,600 words) on a topic relating to Ayn Rand’s novel, The Fountainhead. Between $50- $10,000 in prize money will be awarded. The deadline for this contest is April 16.

For more information, go to: www.aynrand.org/contests/tf.html

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JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST Deadline: Jan. 12 A $3,000, $1,000 and $500 prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. To enter students must be nominated by a teacher, fill out a registration form and write a 1,200 maximum word essay on “A current elected public official in the United States, who is acting courageously to address a political issue at the local, state, national or international level” or about “An elected public official in the United States since 1956 who has acted courageously to address a political issue at the local, state, national, or international lever.” The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 12.

For application material and/or additional information write to: profiles@nara.gov

For more information, go to: ducktapeclub.com

PERMANENT RESIDENT AFSA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST Between $1,000-$4,000 scholarships per person will be awarded to 10 applicants.

Students must write a 700 to 1,000 on the history and impact of automatic fire sprinklers to be considered for this award. The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 7.

DUCK BRAND DUCT TAPE STUCK AT PROM CONTEST Students must enter as a couple (two individuals) and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from duct tape. Each couple must submit a color photograph of the two together in prom attire. Each member of the winning couple will win a $2,500 scholarship and $2,500 will be donated to the school hosting the prom. The deadline is June 15.

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KRISTIN KLEIN REPORTER

$5,000, and $2,500 for first-, second- and third-place. First place state winners are invited to an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. Student participants must write an essay debating the role of US military in international peace keeping and you must have an area designated coordinator who can act as the key contact between participants and the United States Institute of Peace.

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the application...

secrets from the depths of admission offices

WRITING THE ESSAY goals: to help the reader evaluate your writing, create a full and memorable picture of yourself and to tell the story only you can tell.

1 Follow all standard conventions and proofread your work. Note that online essays should be as carefully prepared as printed essays.

2 Type unless expressly told to write in handwriting. Conform to length specifications if provided. If not, two pages, double-spaced, is appropriate.

3 Spend as much time thinking about your topic as you do thinking about your writing.

4 Instead of wondering what to write about, ask yourself “What should I tell them about me?”

5 Aim for a mature, thoughtful tone. Do you sound serious, responsible and believable?

6 The first few sentences are critical. Do they grab the reader’s attention?

7 Be consistent with your verb tense. Choose active verbs.

8 Avoid cliché and overly familiar quotations and definitions.

9 Don’t repeat lists of activities.

10 If you mention personal hardship, explain how the difficult circumstances have affected your ability to be successful academically.

11 Do not write “the end” following the close of your essay.

12 Plan to revise your essay several times over several weeks.

13 Test the success of your essay by asking others to read it.

14 Do they know what you are trying to say? What parts need more detail? What parts bore the reader? What parts are best?

15 If college deans were to place you with roommates based on this essay, would they be able to choose compatible people?

16 Would they remember your essay after reading two hundred others?

17 Mail your essay on time and relax. If you have done all of the above, you can be relatively sure that your efforts will be noted with appreciation.

FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION .: Don’t try to re-invent yourself. False statements are caught through letters of recommendation, personal interviews, or phone calls. Do not list activities you didn’t participate in or talents you do not possess. .: Students who are okay in several areas are not nearly as attractive as those strong in a few. Quality is more impressive than quantity. Don’t spread yourself too thin. .: Don’t tailor your application to what you think the college wants to see. Your application should reflect who you are rather that who you think they want you to be. .: If you are sending the same application to several colleges, remember to change the college’s name on each copy. .: Avoid senioritis! Midyear and final transcripts will show that students have withdrawn from courses they stated they were taking. It is difficult to justify to admissions why grades and classes dropped. .: USE PERFECT GRAMMAR! An error in grammar can be fatal if the decision has been narrowed to five or ten applicants out of 100. Scholarship committees are even less forgiving than admission counselors.

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centralwashington 400 E. Eighth Avenue Ellensburg, WA 98926-7463 (509) 963-1111 www.cwu.edu

evergreenstate

easternwashington

2700 Evergreen Parkway NW Olympia, WA 98505 (360) 866-6000 www.evergreen.edu

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you know, they say the grass is always greener on the other side—not here.

MS 148 Cheney, WA 99004 (509) 359-6200 www.ewu.edu

Application Deadline.............................Rolling Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,348

Application Deadline.............................Rolling Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,160

Application Deadline.............................Rolling Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,150

.: THE MAJORS :.

.: THE MAJORS :.

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Education Business & Accounting Law & Justice Psychology Music

Counseling/Social Services Education Computer Science Business Management Environmental Studies

Education Business Biology Psychology Liberal Studies

washington state boasts six public four-year universities which offer majors ranging from education to medicine, law to psychology. together with an extensive network of community and technical schools, washington could be the perfect place to get

universityofwashington Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 543-2100 www.washington.edu

westernwashington 516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 650-3000 www.wwu.edu

washingtonstate

an education. maybe the grass isn’t so green after all...remember, this is the

French Administration Bldg.

Pullman, WA 99164 (888) 468-6978 www.wsu.edu

Application Deadline.......................January 15 Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,983

Application Deadline...........................March 1 Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,288

Application Deadline.............................Rolling Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$4,236

.: THE MAJORS :.

.: THE MAJORS :.

.: THE MAJORS :.

Biology Business Accounting English Psychology

Education Finance/Marketing/Decision Studies Sociology Psychology English

Communications Business Psychology Education Biology/Pre-Med

evergreen state. here is a sampling of the most popular majors offered at our schools.

where shoul d i go? a look at washington’s public universities compiled by james eberlein; special thanks to us news & world report and the respective institutions

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centralwashington 400 E. Eighth Avenue Ellensburg, WA 98926-7463 (509) 963-1111 www.cwu.edu

evergreenstate

easternwashington

2700 Evergreen Parkway NW Olympia, WA 98505 (360) 866-6000 www.evergreen.edu

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you know, they say the grass is always greener on the other side—not here.

MS 148 Cheney, WA 99004 (509) 359-6200 www.ewu.edu

Application Deadline.............................Rolling Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,348

Application Deadline.............................Rolling Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,160

Application Deadline.............................Rolling Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,150

.: THE MAJORS :.

.: THE MAJORS :.

.: THE MAJORS :.

Education Business & Accounting Law & Justice Psychology Music

Counseling/Social Services Education Computer Science Business Management Environmental Studies

Education Business Biology Psychology Liberal Studies

washington state boasts six public four-year universities which offer majors ranging from education to medicine, law to psychology. together with an extensive network of community and technical schools, washington could be the perfect place to get

universityofwashington Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 543-2100 www.washington.edu

westernwashington 516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 650-3000 www.wwu.edu

washingtonstate

an education. maybe the grass isn’t so green after all...remember, this is the

French Administration Bldg.

Pullman, WA 99164 (888) 468-6978 www.wsu.edu

Application Deadline.......................January 15 Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,983

Application Deadline...........................March 1 Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$3,288

Application Deadline.............................Rolling Application Fee..............................................$35 Tuition........................................................$4,236

.: THE MAJORS :.

.: THE MAJORS :.

.: THE MAJORS :.

Biology Business Accounting English Psychology

Education Finance/Marketing/Decision Studies Sociology Psychology English

Communications Business Psychology Education Biology/Pre-Med

evergreen state. here is a sampling of the most popular majors offered at our schools.

where shoul d i go? a look at washington’s public universities compiled by james eberlein; special thanks to us news & world report and the respective institutions

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No money, no problems Scholarship opportunities abound, if you can find them Scholarships are available for academic performance, financial need, religious affiliation, minority status, heritage, community affiliations, or a unique set of criteria that’s important to the organization providing funds.

So many exist, in fact, that it makes it overwhelming for many.

Some helpful websites when searching for scholarships are: - www.fastweb.com - www.scholarships.com - www.college-scholarships.com The following are just a few scholarships available:

Students may ask a teacher or any other adult to be the coordinator. The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 23.

For application material and/or additional information write to: 1200 17th Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, D.C., 20036-3011

in communications with an emphasis on the television industry. Student applicants must list communicationsoriented projects you have been involved in during the last four years and honors/awards they have earned. Students must include their SAT/ACT scores and if selected by the preliminary screening group they will be asked for written recommendations, transcripts and a portfolio of their work.

The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 8.

MOST VALUABLE STUDENT COMPETITION The Elks National Foundation offers this scholarship for between $1,000-$15,000 to 500 people nation wide. The selection is based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 11.

For application material and/or additional information write to: Elks National Foundation Scholarship Coordinator 2750 North Lakeview Avenue Chicago, IL 60614-1889

SHOPKO SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship offers 100, $1,000 scholarships. Recipients are selected on basis of academic record, school and community leadership and participation, honors, work experience, career goals, your school transcript and a recommendation. The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 1.

For application material and/or additional information write to: ShopKo ScholarTM Program c/o Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc. 1505 Riverview Rd., PO Box 297 St. Peter, MN 56082

NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST This scholarship is open to all high school students. First place state winners receive $1,000 and are entered to compete for national awards of $10,000,

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TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM This scholarship splits $1.12 million between 100 applicants. Student applicants must have a 3.0 consistent GPA, be active in school activities, be recognized by peers and teachers for leadership, and be actively involved in a service project in their school or community. To apply for this scholarship students must be nominated by their school. Contact the school counseling center to be nominated. The deadline for this scholarship is Nov. 21.

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SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP Corporate sponsored scholarships range from $1,000$10,000. This scholarship is designed for students planning to enroll in an engineering or related science program accredited by the ABET. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements for high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 1.

For application material and/or additional information write to: SAE Engineering Scholarship Educational Relations 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 www.sae.org/students/undesapp.htm

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES Two $30,000 scholarships are awarded to students interested

For application material and/or additional information write to: 4920 Gardenville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236 www.data-match.com/scholarshipinfo.html

For application material and/or additional information write to: Scholarship Committee Nat’l Acad. of Television Arts & Sciences 111 West 57th Street Suite #1020 New York, NY 10019 www.emmyonline.org/national/natas/scholar.htm

DATA MATCH NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to students who participate in Student council, National Honor Society, FBLA, Key Club, and DECA. The student must show leadership abilities, scholastic achievement, participation in clubs, community involvement, transcript and a letter of recommendation. The deadline for this scholarship is May 15.

DISCOVER CARD TRIBUTE AWARD This scholarship is available to high school juniors to apply for awarding nine scholarships in each state of $2,500 and nine scholarships nationally for $25,000. To be eligible applicants must have a 2.75 GPA or higher, three reference letters, description of skills, talents, accomplishments, a paragraph on goals for education, training plans and intended career. The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 11.

For application material and/or additional information write to: AASA P.O. Box 9338 Arlington, VA 22219

ESA FOUNDATION Twenty-five scholarships are available ranging from $500- $1,000.

To apply students must complete the selection criteria, show character, leadership, financial need, scholastic ability, include two letters of recommendation, your transcript, a 1 page essay and a $2 processing fee. The deadline for this scholarship is Feb. 1.

For application material and/or additional information write to: Holli Neigel 4320 S. 291st Auburn, WA 98001 (253) 839-0314

For application material and/or additional information write to: AFSA Scholarship Contest 12959 Jupiter Road, Suite 142 Dallas, TX 75238 FAX: (214) 343-8898 www.sprinklernet.org/essays/entryinfo.html

FOUNTAINHEAD ESSAY CONTEST The Fountainhead Essay Contest is open to high school juniors and seniors and is based on a two-to-four page paper (800 to 1,600 words) on a topic relating to Ayn Rand’s novel, The Fountainhead. Between $50- $10,000 in prize money will be awarded. The deadline for this contest is April 16.

For more information, go to: www.aynrand.org/contests/tf.html

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JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST Deadline: Jan. 12 A $3,000, $1,000 and $500 prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners. To enter students must be nominated by a teacher, fill out a registration form and write a 1,200 maximum word essay on “A current elected public official in the United States, who is acting courageously to address a political issue at the local, state, national or international level” or about “An elected public official in the United States since 1956 who has acted courageously to address a political issue at the local, state, national, or international lever.” The deadline for this scholarship is Jan. 12.

For application material and/or additional information write to: profiles@nara.gov

For more information, go to: ducktapeclub.com

PERMANENT RESIDENT AFSA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST Between $1,000-$4,000 scholarships per person will be awarded to 10 applicants.

Students must write a 700 to 1,000 on the history and impact of automatic fire sprinklers to be considered for this award. The deadline for this scholarship is Dec. 7.

DUCK BRAND DUCT TAPE STUCK AT PROM CONTEST Students must enter as a couple (two individuals) and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from duct tape. Each couple must submit a color photograph of the two together in prom attire. Each member of the winning couple will win a $2,500 scholarship and $2,500 will be donated to the school hosting the prom. The deadline is June 15.

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KRISTIN KLEIN REPORTER

$5,000, and $2,500 for first-, second- and third-place. First place state winners are invited to an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. Student participants must write an essay debating the role of US military in international peace keeping and you must have an area designated coordinator who can act as the key contact between participants and the United States Institute of Peace.

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the application...

secrets from the depths of admission offices

WRITING THE ESSAY goals: to help the reader evaluate your writing, create a full and memorable picture of yourself and to tell the story only you can tell.

1 Follow all standard conventions and proofread your work. Note that online essays should be as carefully prepared as printed essays.

2 Type unless expressly told to write in handwriting. Conform to length specifications if provided. If not, two pages, double-spaced, is appropriate.

3 Spend as much time thinking about your topic as you do thinking about your writing.

4 Instead of wondering what to write about, ask yourself “What should I tell them about me?”

5 Aim for a mature, thoughtful tone. Do you sound serious, responsible and believable?

6 The first few sentences are critical. Do they grab the reader’s attention?

7 Be consistent with your verb tense. Choose active verbs.

8 Avoid cliché and overly familiar quotations and definitions.

9 Don’t repeat lists of activities.

10 If you mention personal hardship, explain how the difficult circumstances have affected your ability to be successful academically.

11 Do not write “the end” following the close of your essay.

12 Plan to revise your essay several times over several weeks.

13 Test the success of your essay by asking others to read it.

14 Do they know what you are trying to say? What parts need more detail? What parts bore the reader? What parts are best?

15 If college deans were to place you with roommates based on this essay, would they be able to choose compatible people?

16 Would they remember your essay after reading two hundred others?

17 Mail your essay on time and relax. If you have done all of the above, you can be relatively sure that your efforts will be noted with appreciation.

FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION .: Don’t try to re-invent yourself. False statements are caught through letters of recommendation, personal interviews, or phone calls. Do not list activities you didn’t participate in or talents you do not possess. .: Students who are okay in several areas are not nearly as attractive as those strong in a few. Quality is more impressive than quantity. Don’t spread yourself too thin. .: Don’t tailor your application to what you think the college wants to see. Your application should reflect who you are rather that who you think they want you to be. .: If you are sending the same application to several colleges, remember to change the college’s name on each copy. .: Avoid senioritis! Midyear and final transcripts will show that students have withdrawn from courses they stated they were taking. It is difficult to justify to admissions why grades and classes dropped. .: USE PERFECT GRAMMAR! An error in grammar can be fatal if the decision has been narrowed to five or ten applicants out of 100. Scholarship committees are even less forgiving than admission counselors.

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SAT validity questioned Some colleges not requiring the popular exam JOLENE GLEASON REPORTER As the school year begins, so does the college application process. Think about the recommendation letters and essays that need to be written, the applications that must be completed, the fees that have to be paid, the campus visits that have to be made and, of course, the tests that have to be taken.

For the vast majority of students the SAT and ACT are major hurdles that need to be overcome before the application process can even begin.

Most hours are spent studying vocabulary words that no one ever knew existed and math problems so involved that people don’t know where to begin.

“I don’t think that [SAT] testing is very valid because people don’t necessarily test well,” junior Kelsey Afdem said.

Historical records claim that the SAT was created in response to colleges and universities not having a collective means to test all applicants.

All the schools had to go by was a student’s GPA. “Multiple studies have shown that the combination of SAT/ACT scores with GPA is the best single predictor of students’ academic success in college,” counselor Heidi Morton said. “Keep in mind, though, that this is a general indicator and while it might apply to the average student, there are certainly many exceptions. Many students who score lower on the SAT end up being very successful in college, and many who score higher end up having difficulties.”

Many colleges and universities use both SAT/ACT scores and GPA as deciding factors, as well as many other indicators such as extracurricular activities, community involvement, and recommendation letters.

Collegeboard.com has compiled the criteria university admissions counselors need to assess applications.

Some of the criteria mandates are that application readers consider SAT scores only as approximate indicators as opposed to predetermined exact

measures of a student’s ability to be successful in college.

In other words, readers are only supposed to use SAT scores in combination with other indicators such as grades and course load, and take into consideration whether or not the student took challenging courses.

According to an MIT article published in The Tech, Richard C. Atkinson, the president of University of California, has recommended that California universities not use the SAT as a determining factor in the application process.

Atkinson came to this conclusion last year when he realized that time wasn’t spent teaching people to develop their reading and writing skills, but more emphasis was being spent on test taking skills.

Atkinson proposed that the SAT II be used in place of the SAT I which tests in different subject areas and not just math and verbal skills. The SAT II tests specific areas such as history, English, math, science and foreign languages.

» NON-SAT SCHOOLS MANY COLLEGES and universities have chosen to make the SAT or ACT optional for some or all applicants. Check with the school’s admissions office to learn more about their admissions requirements and policies. > Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) > Art Institute of Portland (Portland, OR) > City University (Bellevue, WA) > Cleveland State University (Cleveland, OH) > Concordia University (Portland, OR) > California State University (Various Campuses) > Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY) > Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, NY) > Florida State University (Various Campuses) > Int’l Acad. of Merchandising & Design (Chicago, IL) > Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu, HI) > Juilliard School (New York City, NY) > Kent State University (Stark, OH) > National Hispanic University (San Jose, CA) > Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR) > Portland State University (Portland, OR) > Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) > Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)

For more information, go to www.fairtest.org

» 2001-2002 EXAM DATES ACT PROGRAM (www.act.org) Registration for the 2001 ACT Administration has passed; see www.act.org for 2002 dates

SAT I/II PROGRAM (www.collegeboard.com/testing) Date 3 Nov 2001 1 Dec 2001 26 Jan 2002 16 March 2002 4 May 2002 1 June 2002

Version SAT I and II SAT I and II SAT I and II SAT I only SAT I and II SAT I and II

Registration Deadline 28 Sept. 2001 27 Oct. 2001 21 Dec. 2001 8 Feb. 2002 29 March 2002 26 April 2002

Late Registration 10 Oct. 2001 8 Nov. 2001 2 Jan. 2002 20 Feb. 2002 10 April 2002 8 May 2002

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) PROGRAM (www.collegeboard.com/ap) Test English Literature Calculus U.S. History U.S. Gov’t/Politics Chemistry

Date 6 May 7 May 10 May 15 May 16 May

Registration Deadline Late March “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “

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College Life 101 The story of a PLU student STACY NESTOR REPORTER It was still dark out at 7 a.m. as Pacific Lutheran University freshman Ryan Funk made his way to the University Center, commonly known as the UC, for breakfast. As Ryan ate his dry Life cereal, the UC slowly filled with other students; some straggled in while others smiled and laughed.

Funk sat down, his tray piled high with cereal, milk, juice, doughnuts and pop tarts. “I always enjoy breakfast.

Ya never know what lunch or dinner may be,” Ryan said as he wrapped his doughnut and pop tarts in a napkin.

Ryan’s first class, Chemistry 111, would begin at 7:30. He spent the hour and a half period taking a test.

Funk’s next class was Physics, taught by a short man with an accent. Ryan explained that even though very few understood what the man was saying, he had to pay attention to pass the class - it is one of the requirements for his major in engineering.

Once his Physics class was over, Ryan strolled in the rain to his dorm room, a 3rd floor space in Pflueger Hall, where he met up with his roommate. One of the necessities of college life, according to Ryan, is a computer. With homework, classes and work consuming so much time, Ryan said that Instant Messaging is the best way to stay in contact with friends, even if they only live across the hall.

“One of the best things about being on your own,” Ryan said, “is staying up late.” Residents usually turn in for bed around midnight or so if they’re lucky, but more often than not, it is not until 1 or 2 a.m. because of homework or just hanging out with friends.

For his engineering major, Ryan is taking a 3-2 program, which allows him to take three years at PLU and then two at Columbia University in New York. In the end, he’ll finish

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For more information on Pacific Lutheran Unviersity, go to www.plu.edu.

Which road is right for you?

An evaluation of post-high options The recent PSAT raised awareness for many to begin thinking about which college they would like to attend.

However, the struggle to choose a college begins with understanding the differences between types of colleges.

Three main types of post high school education are technical colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges or private universities.

QUESTION 1 Is your career pathway engineering and technology, business and marketing, or science and natural resources? (If no, skip to Question 2) Are you interested in a career in agriculture, technology or computer application, architecture, engineering, or science?

A technical college could be the right choice for you.

Technical colleges offer 2 and 4-year programs with special emphasis on the careers listed above.

Technical colleges also assist in finding jobs for graduates.

Two types of Technical Colleges are: Technology colleges: these colleges help students learn how to develop new technology and find uses for existing technology.

Technical/Career Institutes: (Vocational schools) Vocational schools focus on hands-on experience to learn specifics to help prepare for work after college.

QUESTION 2 Are you unsure what your career interests are? (If no, skip to Question 3) Do you want to attend college, but lack the money for a 4-year or private university at the time?

A community college may be the best choice for you.

Community Colleges (junior colleges) are open admission, meaning there are few limitations to who can attend, providing equal educational opportunities.

Community Colleges also provide more opportunities to find career interests, by giving general courses in various subjects. Credits earned at a community college can be obtained within a two-year period to earn an associate’s degree or professional certificate, and most are transferable to a 4-year college or private university.

Many of the students attending community colleges transfer to a 4-year or private university after earning an Associates Degree or Professional Certificate. This saves time as well as money that might have been spent at a 4-year or private university, while trying to find career interests.

Community colleges are half the price of a 4-year college and 15 percent of the price of private universities. Most of the students attending Community Colleges are eligible for some kind of financial aid, including Federal Pell Grants, Perkins and Stafford Loans, State Aid, and on- campus jobs.

One opportunity offered at most community colleges, not offered at a 4-year college or private university, is Distance Learning education. Distance learning courses are selfpaced and individually taught. A degree or credits can be obtained in these types of courses without having to spend time in a classroom. Information learned in these courses is taught through audiocassettes, videocassettes, textbooks and workbooks.

Knowledge of a subject is demonstrated and evaluated with an exam.

For information on these exams, either visit their respective websites or see Brian Maxfield in the Career Center.

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with a BA in physics and a BS in engineering.

He chose PLU because of its music and engineering classes. Ryan plays the trombone and he recently performed in a concert where he had to sing as well.

Ryan glanced at the clock, deciding to leave and go to lunch. He left for the UC and again ate with the same group of people. A good friend of Ryan’s, freshman Erin Hoge, was there as well. She and Ryan left together - he to work and she to a French Immersion class.

When French class was finished, Erin headed to her dorm room in Harstad Hall. It was spacious and better looking than the boys’ room.

In Erin’s room, people came and went, including Erin. She was supposed to be completing a Chemistry lab, but she shrugged it off saying it wasn’t due until the next day.

The day progressed and after three hours of the dorm room, Erin mentioned that she was chatting with Ryan on IM and they were talking of when they would all meet for dinner.

Erin’s roommate checked the menu and announced that they would be having some type of Spanish dish that nobody had heard of — not even the 2 nd year Spanish speaking roommate.

After a hearty meal, topped off with a glass of watered down lemonade, Ryan started his jokes.

Everybody laughed, but the jokes weren’t funny. Regardless, it was late, and they just found everything funny.

Ryan finished last, and everybody sitting around Ryan finally stood to leave the UC. Some of the girls were off to go visiting, while Ryan and Erin had studying to do. They walked off in separate directions, ready to start the next new day of college life.

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GIRLS LIST Computer..............................Free Microwave..........................$69.99 TV/VCR..................................$100 Mac & Cheese............................$20 Tupperware............................$12 Deodorant............................$2.19 Twinkle lights.......................$15.99 Candles...................................$15 School Utensils.........................$20 Clothes....................................$100 Alarm Clock...........................$9.97 Make-up.............................$19.99 Slippers..............................$7.99 Telephone.............................$29.96 Photo albums........................$8.99

it used to be that going out into the real world was scary — leaving the comfort of warm high school hallways and entering cold, unfamiliar lecture halls to listen to 75-year old professors talk about paleontology. that’s not the case anymore. college is more than just a place where information is crammed into heads. college campuses around the nation are vibrant places where knowledge is openly shared amongst active members of society.

TOTAL $492.04

GUYS LIST Microwave...................................$65 Fridge.....................................$100 Soap..........................................$20 TV/VCR..................................$255 Radio................................$60

this is a journey into the depths of campus life — academics, athletics and everything else.

TOTAL $500

all about the benjamins we gave two guys and two girls $500 each to outfit their college dorms. believe it or not, $500 doesn’t buy much. compiled by danielle harmon, danielle sechrist, david miles and jack stahoviak

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stepping out into the world LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL 10/30/01, 10:24 PM

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terror hits home |

AntHrAX NATHAN JENDRICK WEB EDITOR Over 10,000 people have now taken the antibiotic Cipro because they fear it. As of press time, three people have died from it, and over a dozen more are infected by it.

Producing the fear and causing these deaths, is a disease known as “Anthrax” Anthrax, to be specific, is an acute infectious disease caused by a sporeforming bacterium officially known as Bacillus Anthracis. In the past, Anthrax has only been a prominent killer of wild and domestic animals.

Symptoms of Anthrax usually show within 1-6 days of exposure.

“There’s no point in being afraid of something you can’t control,” junior Andy Zager said. Though others find there are reasons to be less than comfortable with the situation.

While inhalation Anthrax is the most fatal type, it is important to note that thousands of infected spores need to be inhaled before any ill effect

Timeline of Terror

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occurs, according to the US. Department of Health and Human Services.

A far more curable form of Anthrax is a skin infection (Cutaneous Anthrax), which resembles an insect bite.

Nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting and fever, followed by abdominal pain and vomiting of blood, are common signs of Intestinal Anthrax.

Intestinal Anthrax has a death ratio of 25-60 percent on reported cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) and occurs after the consumption of contam- inated meat.

According to the Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, “This form of Anthrax is not a large cause for concern in the United States.”

American Studies and Current World Problems (CWP) teacher Matt Mueller believes it is important for his students to know about the issue, and talks about it with them.

“It’s a major piece affecting the world we live in,” Mueller said.

“I’m not teaching to scare them, just informing them.”

“A lot of people are panicking right now,” Mueller said. “We don’t want students to panic.”

It is suggested that if a person has not actually been diagnosed with Anthrax, s/he should not start taking

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15th Century

June 17th 1925

SOURCES: WWW.GULFWARVETS.COM/BIOWAR.HTM WWW.BIOTERRY.COM/HISTORY_OF_BIOLOGICAL_TERRORISM.ASP WWW.IBISCOM.COM/GAS.HTM

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Student yearns for tradition

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DANIELLE SECHRIST REPORTER

“I DIDN’T LIKE THE PLAY LISTS [AT THE DANCE], BECAUSE THE DJ’S WERE REPLAYING SONGS. THE DECORATIONS WERE GOOD; I LIKED HOW THEY ANNOUNCED PEOPLE AS THEY WERE COMING IN, THAT WAS COOL.

-MARK TURNER

PRINCESS

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thus exposing the hiding Viet Cong.

Biological Weapons Convention signed. This treaty disallows the stockpiling of biological weapons for offensive military purposes, and further prohibits research into employment of biological agents.

A biological weapons plant in the Soviet Union The Japanese Aum accidentally releases Shinrikyo cult anthrax spores. There are releases the nerve 66 confirmed deaths, agent sarin in Tokyo though the actual total subways. Twelve are number is suspected to be killed and thousands greater. are sickened.

“I THOUGHT IT WAS DIFFERENT. IT’S COOL TO BE DIFFERENT BECAUSE WHY BE LIKE ALL OF THE OTHER SCHOOLS AROUND HERE? I DIDN’T LIKE HOW EVERYTHING WAS UNORGANIZED. IT SEEMED LIKE EVERYONE WAS RUSHING AROUND WITH GETTING THE CROWNS.” -BRITTANY GESE

1972 DUKE

1995 1991

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KING

Century B.C. 6th

During the Siege of Krissa, Solon of Athens poisons the city’s water supply with skunk cabbage.

In a naval battle between Hannibal of Carthage and King Eumenes of Pergamon, Hannibal’s forces hurled pots of serpents upon enemy ship decks, forcing the sailors to fight both the snakes and Hannibal. the antibiotic for it. Doing so lowers Eumenes was defeated. the body’s level to fight the disease later if actually needed. By the extreme In an attempt to sales jump from sites such as conquer S. America, fcsurplus.com and lamour.net, it Pizzaro presents would seem many American’s variola virus-laden worrying about protecting clothes to the themselves are flocking to purchase natives as gifts. gas masks and vaccines.

These products run from roughly Both Allied and $60 to $199.95, and are largely German forces ineffective according to the CDCP. employ use of Gas masks for example, in order deadly agents to protect the user, need to be form such as chlorine, fitted and worn at all times. phosgene and According to the federal mustard gas. government, Anthrax is dangerous and obviously potentially fatal, as in League of Nations Geneva Protocol several cases of postal workers on the bans biological weapons. This is the East Coast believed to have died from first multi-lateral agreement that An epidemic in the disease. prohibits use of chemical and China follows The government also says biological agents. Japan refuses to Japanese Anthrax is not the main cause of sign. overflights by concern when considering biological planes dropping warfare. As it is a cumbersome and plague-diseased Herbicide Agent Orange is ineffective disease to spread, they fleas. employed by U.S. and South believe, while it can be harmful, it’s Vietnamese forces to destroy not a worse case scenario. foliage and fruit of the jungles,

Iraq destroys a huge stockpile of biological and chemical agents following defeat in the Persian Gulf War. Though Iraq claims total destruction of biological weapon capabilities, many in the United States believe research and development programs still exist.

Anthrax powder is mailed to several high-profile United States destinations. Among these are NBC television headquarters and Senator Tom Daschle’s Washington D.C. office. The source of these mailings is yet to be determined.

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“MY FAVORITE THING WAS WHEN THEY DROPPED THE ICE CREAM INTO MY MOUTH IN THE LAST COMPETITION. I LIKED THE COMPETITIONS, THEY WERE FUN. THERE WAS A WIDER VARIETY AND MORE PEOPLE HAD A CHANCE TO COMPETE WITH HOMECOMING THIS WAY.” -ANTONYO GIBSON

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Emerald Ridge thrives on nonconformity, however, there is a much needed realization that some tradition can be good.

Both positive and negative feelings arose from Homecoming 2001. Decorations, announcements on arrivals and selection of the homecoming court via a Survivor theme, all were controversial issues.

While a popularity contest is exactly what this school was attempting to avoid by thinking of a creative way to select the homecoming court, it failed to take into consideration pride and dignity. Although the competitions were fun and enthusiastic, they lacked any sophisticated talent. For example, an 18-year-old senior guy should not become Homecoming King due to his expert abilities to apply make-up, nor should a 16year-old female be crowned Princess because of her brilliant ice cream sundae making abilities.

I do support the idea of avoiding the popularity pitfall,

however, I also feel that more consideration should have been given to the honor of what it means to be named a representative for our student body. Students with low GPAs, poor attendance records or negative attitudes should not be placed on “false pedestals” just as popular people should not.

Equality is one thing, but earning the right to be recognized is entirely another. Criteria should have been established in order to make a royalty court position truly honorable.

While our royalty court consisted of all high-quality people with terrific attitudes, I’m fairly sure they would have been much more proud to have been selected for something other than some silly competitions.

Perhaps, a talent show or community participation would allow for a more respectable recognition for next year’s Homecoming – when we truly have alumni coming home. Involving the community would help to avoid a popularity contest, create rewards and recognitions and it

would provide opportunities for most students to positively experience the benefits of not only Homecoming, but also community leadership and respect.

One of the four goals of Emerald Ridge is: “Every student will be provided with opportunities to experience the benefits of community membership” in reference to our school community.

As students of Emerald Ridge, we are led to believe that we all have the opportunity and the right to voice our opinions. Our school did not demonstrate or exercise this goal by denying students a vote regarding what they wanted to come from the dance or the selection process.

When were the students’ opinions about Homecoming traditions and formalities going to be heard? Because we are the newest high school in a district of four, students obviously have expectations of traditional models and for that very reason, their thoughts and opinions should have been considered regardless of the break away from tradition.

“I ACTUALLY HAD FUN IN THE GAMES, EXCEPT THE MAKE-UP GAME.” -KIRSTIN CABODI

QUEEN

“MY FAVORITE THING WAS ALL OF THE FUN COMPETITIONS. I DIDN’T LIKE THAT PEOPLE WERE BOYCOTTING HOMECOMING JUST BECAUSE IT WASN’T TRADITIONAL.” -DREW LADOWSKI

Thinking outside of the box STEPHANIE NORDEAN SPOTLIGHT EDITOR Homecoming offered a positive change for ERHS students, giving a whole new meaning to “Homecoming Court.” Not only did the new Survivor theme erase the popularity aspect of the traditional class voting for a King and Queen, but it also brought about enthusiasm, motivation, competition and spirit in the new selection process for the court.

The idea developed by Doug Stull’s advisory deserves much credit because these students, in a limited amount of time, put a lot of hard work and dedication into making this year’s Homecoming a success, not knowing what the student body’s reaction would be and accepting any of the criticism.

They dared to try something different and they should be commended for this.

Considering that last year Homecoming was exchanged for an Inaugural Ball because we had no alumni to return home (nor did we this year), many were looking

forward to a traditional dance and court. I was one of those. I’ll admit, at first I was a little skeptical about the whole idea of a new Homecoming Court selection process, but I realized that even at my former high school (RHS), the chance of being a positive representative for a class would depend on a person’s current popularity status.

A change needed to happen to equalize people’s chances, and what a better place to start than from the beginning, before we fall into the same routines that have been established by others, simply because that’s what we’ve been “used to.” The title of royalty should not be handed over because a person is the most beautiful or because s/he gives a few smiles. It should not be a popularity contest.

Organizers of the new selection process never expected that everyone would support the idea whole-heartedly, or that things would run perfectly, but overall, this year’s Homecoming gave people something to be excited about. It was wonderful to see the

opportunity for all to take part in the competitions. During the surprise bug eating or sundae contests, the majority of students had smiles while cheering others on. The competitions allowed school spirit to rise up to another level while creating entertainment throughout the week. The events gave students something to look forward to, opposing the idea of simply choosing a name from a ballot (in which your name was not mentioned).

With goals to bring the student body together, create a fun and exciting atmosphere, encourage all students to take part in Homecoming week and court, and to make it successful, I applaud all the people who took this challenge into their own hands and who were dedicated to making Homecoming something to come home to. Our school has come so far in breaking barriers and lifting Jag Spirit.

Homecoming this year just added to the growth of our school and, just like our school’s mission claims, it gave every student the opportunity to get involved.

PRINCE

“MY FAVORITE THING WAS GOING TO MY FIRST HOMECOMING AND WINNING DUCHESS, WHICH WAS REALLY EXCITING. I THOUGHT IT WAS INTERESTING HOW THEY DECIDED TO TAKE ON THE WHOLE APPROACH OF DECIDING HOMECOMING AND THE SPIRIT WEEK WAS COOL.”

-JENNIFER MCADAM

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CARISSA ROE

“IT’S

IMPORTANT TO GET A GOOD

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EDUCATION SO YOU CAN HAVE A GOOD LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.

IT’S SUCH A SHORT PART OF YOUR LIFE, AND YOU SHOULD APPRECIATE IT.”

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SAVANNAH

Q:Wha t activities/sports are Q:What you invol ved in? involved A:Basketball, Honor Society, I intend to join Key club

Q:How ha ve you been inhave vol ved in the community? volved Wha t are your views?

What A:I participated in a visit to a retirement home on Valentine’s Day. I made Valentines and visited with the residents. And I helped run a home-run derby fund-raiser for the Red-cross.

My view on community service is that everyone should be involved and give back to her community to make it a better place to live. It’s important to me.

christy

GRETZNER

Q:Wha t activities/ Q:What sports are you invol ved in? volved A:ASB Executive Council, Yearbook Editor, Varsity soccer team manager

Q:How ha ve you been have invol ved in the commuinvolved nity? Wha t are your What views?

A:YMCA soccer coach, MDA (Muscular Dystrophy) Camp volunteer, Washington Business Week volunteer as a Belarus team member

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part in Payette’s School of Dance story ballet as well. At Payette, Roe has performed five dance solos in the end

RACQUEL ERIZ FEATURES EDITOR When it comes to reaching for the stars, junior Carissa Roe has got it in the bag.

Being a DECA class officer, student council representative, an assistant troop leader for Brownies, a member of the dance group BREATHE and a dance team officer, Carissa knows a lot about time management and goal setting.

Roe began dancing when she was 5. Now she is a member of a dance group called BREATHE, and she is an officer on the dance team. Last year, of 200 girls, she won the Miss Supersensational Award at USA Dance Camp.

That wasn’t all. Roe played the lead

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THE GREAT THINGS

IN LIFE ARE NEVER EASY BUT IF YOU WANT [TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS] YOU SHOULD WORK HARD...”

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of the year recital.

“I dance because I love it,” Roe said.

Dancing isn’t the only time Roe takes the stage. She also participated in the Miss American Co-ed Pageant, for three years. Every year Roe has scored in the top 20 out of Washington state.

“I really enjoy being with other girls who are smart and talented, and who are aspiring to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. It’s a lot of fun,” she said.

Roe hopes to attend the University of Washington and graduate with a degree in business.

Eventually she would like to pursue a career in advertising.

In order to achieve her aspirations, Roe joined the DECA program and

immediately she assumed a leadership position. She was elected to fill the position of class officer in the DECA program for the 20012002 school year.

Roe thinks a person’s high school years should be valued and that

education is essential.

“It’s important to get a good education so you can have a good life after high school. It’s such a short part of your life, and you should appreciate it,” she said.

Roe’s academic successes have

given her the opportunity to be a Who’s Who in American High School’s student four consecutive years.

Roe’s leadership roles don’t end with the DECA program.

In addition, Roe is a student council representative.

Outside of student council, Roe is utilizing all of her leadership skills as an assistant troop leader for Brownies.

Goal setting is a very important part of Carissa Roe’s life and she claims that is has paid off.

“It’s not always easy because the great things in life are never easy, but if you want it you should work hard because you can always achieve your goals.”

SERRY

Q:Wha t activities/ Q:What sports are you invol ved in? volved A:I like to swim and run.

And I love water polo!

Q:How ha ve you been have invol ved in the cominvolved munity? Wha t are What your views?

A:I’m volunteering at a vet clinic for my senior project, and it’s a lot of fun. I can’t believe how many animals come in that have been abandoned though; it’s as bad as leaving your kid on the side of the road.

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PELLAND

Q:Wha t activities/sports are you Q:What invol ved in? involved A:I am an active member of DECA and I intend to join key club. I am involved in Advanced Placement classes. And I also hold a parttime job.

Q:How ha ve you been invol ved in have involved the community? Wha t are your What views?

A:I feel that being involved in the community is important. When people give to the community it helps make it a better place for everyone.

AND THE NOMINEES ARE . . . eight escorts were nominated to participate in the daffodil coronation which will be held on nov. 14 in the auditorium. Among these escorts are: Brandon Hilliard, Les Hilliard, Derek McHugh, Dan Shafar, daniel joyce, kendall eisenbacher, justin rusler and shaun nestor.

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RAINEY

Q:Wha t activities/ Q:What sports are you invol ved in? involved

kari

A:I’m the Espresso manager for the student store and between that and my after school jobs, I don’t have much time for sports.

Q:Wha t activities/sports Q:What are you invol ved in? involved A:Basketball, Track, Younglife, National Honor Society

Q:How ha ve you been inhave vol ved in the community? volved Wha t are your views?

What

Q:How ha ve you have been invol ved in the involved community? Wha t What are your views?

A:I was involved in a lawyer internship last summer and got to see all different aspects of the community. I think there is a lot we don’t see and we need to get involved.

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A:I am involved in Younglife and youth group. I think that it is important to do things that make you and others feel good.

angela he theme for this year’s Daffodil Festival is “2002 Reasons to Smile.” Every year since 1934, with the exception of the war years of 1943, 1944 and 1945, this 69-year-old tradition has featured the Grand Floral Street Parade, which travels through four Pierce County communities on Parade Day – Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting.

The Royal Court for the Daffodil Festival is comprised of 20 Princesses.

Each young lady is a senior from one of the 20 participating Pierce County high schools. The Princesses vie for various educational scholarships and for the title “Queen of the Daffodil Festival.”

Princesses are Festival representatives to community organizations throughout the Festival season. The Daffodil Queen and her Royal Court also represent the communities of Pierce County as they travel to more than 20 out-of-town festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The Daffodil Festival, to all intents and purposes, was born on April 6, 1926 when Mr. And Mrs. Charles W. Orton hosted civic leaders from 125 towns in Western Washington. The Orton’s lived in rural Sumner and opened up their home for a garden party. The garden party was arranged so the guests could see the many varieties of daffodils in bloom in and around their estate. Among the many guests were the Mayors from Seattle and Tacoma. Major General Robert Alexander, Commander at Fort Lewis, brought a military band and a group of officers and their ladies from the Army post. After this first garden party, the event became an annual affair.

A:Race car driver (Winston Cup)

Q:How ha ve you been have invol ved in the commuinvolved nity? Wha t are your What views?

A:I was a role model for 6th graders at camp and my advisory participated in adopting a family for Christmas time. I feel that being involved in the community is very important.

sarah

HOWARD

Q:Wha t activities/sports are Q:What you invol ved in? involved A:Basketball at ERHS, Church activities, Student Council Representative.

Q:How ha ve you been invol ved have involved in the community? Wha t are What your views?

A:I am doing my community experience at the Children’s therapy Unit and I love working with kids. I believe that our high school needs to become more recognized in the community for events we do.

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where everyone knows your name where everyone knows your name where everyone knows your name

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WHA T HAS BEEN Y OUR MOST EMBARR ASSING WHAT YOUR MOMENT? In elementary school I once got de-pantsed. I’d rather not talk about it. I still have nightmares.

IF Y OU COULD NAME A CR AYON, WHA T WOULD IT WHAT YOU CRA BE, AND HOW WOULD IT LOOK? I’d call it “Linda Quinn” and it would be leopard printed.

FA VORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW? Mr. Rogers FAV neighborhood is the best show ever. Period.

WHICH OF THE SEVEN DW ARF S WOULD Y OU BE? DWARF ARFS YOU Sleepy-I’m a high school student, do i have any other choice?

DREAM CAR? WHY? 1985 Pinto Station Wagon. It’s the only car I know of that seems to be proud of being ugly

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WHA T IS Y OUR FA VORITE FOOD: Dairy Queen Oreo WHAT YOUR FAV Blizzard WHA T IS Y OUR MOST EMBARR ASSING MOMENT WHAT YOUR MOMENT:: When I fell down the stairs on the way down to the cafeteria!

WHA T IS Y OUR FA V ORITE HOBBIES/SPORTS: WHAT YOUR FAV Soccer and Boxing WHA T ARE Y OU AFR AID OF? Worms and snakes WHAT YOU AFRAID WHO IS Y OUR F AV ORITE ACTOR/ACTRESS? YOUR FA Freddie Prinze Jr.- He’s hot!

WHA T IS Y OUR FA VORITE JOLL Y RANCHER: Green WHAT YOUR FAV JOLLY Apple WHA T IS Y OUR FA VORITE CHILDHOOD TV SHOW WHAT YOUR FAV SHOW:: David the Gnome WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE COMIC STRIP: “Peanuts” WHAT YOUR FA

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WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE HOLID AY? Christmas WHAT YOUR FA HOLIDA WHERE WERE Y OU BORN? Bremerton, WA YOU DO Y OU PL AY ANY SPORTS? Snowboard, motorbike YOU PLA and soccer HOW MANY SIBLINGS DO Y OU HA VE? One YOU HAVE? younger sister WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE COL OR? Yellow COLOR? WHAT YOUR FA WHA T IS Y OUR DREAM JOB? “To be a professional YOUR WHAT snowboarder.”

WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE FOOD? Italian WHAT YOUR FA HA VE Y OU BEEN TO ANOTHER COUNTRY? Canada HAVE YOU and Mexico” WHA T IS ONE GOAL FOR THIS YEAR? “To get at WHAT least at 3.5” WHA T IS Y OUR F AVORITE SUBJECT? Science WHAT YOUR FA

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2 NOVEMBER 2001 » THE JAGWIRE NAME: Jessica Broodie HEIGHT: 5’6” POSITION: Outside GRADE: Junior

NAME: Amy Spicer HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Middle blocker GRADE: Senior

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Krispy Kreme comes to Washington JAMES EBERLEIN DESIGN EDITOR

NAME: Vanessa Cristofono HEIGHT: 5’1” POSITION:Defensive specialist GRADE: Junior

I can honestly say that few things make my mouth water more than a doughnut. And really—it’s not just your basic 2 for $1 s u p e r m a r k e t doughnut…it’s just this one particular glazed variety.

They’re Krispy Kreme. Oooie, gooie, delectable pastries that are good only when hot. You’d be amazed how many people will cross four lanes of 45 mile per hour traffic just to get to their locally-franchised Krispy Kreme store when the magical neon sign is lit announcing to the world that they are here! They are hot! They are ready…come one, come all…eat away!

Okay, maybe I’m getting a little bit carried away with this whole donut thing.

NAME: Jolee Mahan HEIGHT: 5’ 4” POSITION: Defensive specialist GRADE: Senior

Lynn Wardle:Leading the pack

NAME: Robin Pollard HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Middle blocker GRADE: Senior

NAME: Megan Tevis HEIGHT: 5’4” POSITION: Center GRADE: Senior

NAME: Megan Pancake HEIGHT: 5’5” POSITION: Right side GRADE: Senior

NAME: Angela Hargett HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: Middle YEAR: Senior

NAME: Jen Yokes HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Outside hitter GRADE: Junior

NAME: Megan Kosel HEIGHT: 5’7” POSITION: right side GRADE: Sophomore DANIELLE HARMON//JAGWIRE

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NAME: Beth knierim HEIGHT: 5’9” POSITION: right side GRADE: Junior

NAME: Sharla McCoy HEIGHT: 5’8” POSITION: Outside hitter GRADE: Junior

If you haven’t ever had the privilege of sinking your teeth into a freshlybaked Krispy Kreme it’s probably because Washington has missed the boat. We don’t have them here. In fact the way I found out about this chain of shops is during a vacation in Georgia. One of our former neighbors had relocated there and wanted us to see the Stone Mountain, outside of Atlanta. We went, we saw, and declined when offered to purchase the $5 souvenir t-shirt. On the way home, in the pitch black darkness we saw the light. The hot light—a neon sign as big as an entire window that is only switched on when a fresh batch of doughnuts has been put on display and are ready for the pickings. While travelling 40 miles per hour we crossed three lanes of traffic and screeched to the drive through.

“Hey y’all—welcome to Krispy Kreme. May I help you?”

“We’ll take one dozen hot glazed donuts.” (Dangerous words…there were six people in the car—that’s only two each.)

“That’ll be $2.99. See you in a sec.”

In what seemed like less than a second we were at the window. Our tongues were hanging out of our mouths—we were ravenous. The box

was presented to us and we pulled into the closest parking stall so that we could enjoy the fruit of our labors. It was indescribable. While messy, quite messy actually, it was completely worth it. We toiled with the decision of whether or not to purchase a second dozen—it was decided upon that it would be better if we did not, as four hot glazed doughnuts in the span of less than 15 minutes might be considered excessive.

The vacation ended, we were on our way home. Thousands of miles from the nearest Krispy Kreme shop. I suppose it is worth noting that my prayers (along with the thousands of other prayers from equally donut-savvy individuals as myself) have been answered. The first Krispy Kreme in Washington state opened in Issaquah Oct. 30. Needless to say, I’ll be one of the first to storm the racks of donuts— as long as the hot light is on.

Visit Krispy Kreme at...

6210 E Lk Sammamish Pkwy SE Issaquah, WA 98029-8923 (425)391-8011 www.krispykreme.com

Compromising values unnecessary in time of war It has been only a few short weeks issues in China.

While I was sitting dolefully since the World Trade Center was decimated and destroyed by forces of Monday morning, over my return to violence and terror. But it appears school, a discussion broke out in my that now something else, just as cruel Civics class, and suddenly broke me out of my Mondayand unfair and shock trance. The almost as shocking as question was, “If Sept. 11 is starting to China were to join rear its ugly head in the international United States coalition, should the politics.

United States back Now that the off on human initial shock has worn rights?” – and to my off from these CASEY SMYTH dismay, only one attacks, it seems as if REPORTER person answered, Americans are just as stating “Yes, the war willing as before to place themselves above others, as they is more important,” and no one did before the Sept. 11 attack. In interjected. Somewhat dumbChina, the government wishes to join founded, neither did I, and when the the United States’ international instructor asked if everyone agreed, coalition, to help strike at terrorism. there were various nods across the However, the price they want in return classroom, and I simply said “No,” is a decrease in the watchfulness of without further explanation. the United States on the human rights In the news, this question has

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become more prevalent, being asked more, that tolerate what would be by political analysts, political considered in America as a civil rights commentators and news anchors. nightmare. To simply say that the However, I fail to see what the people who died are worth more in human life than discussion would those Chinese be about—we are who labor every at war with “AS TIME PROGRESSES, day of their lives Afghanistan for PEOPLE SEEM TO BE FAR to make very housing an meager wages is international MORE WILLING TO TOSS beyond immmass murderer, MORALS OUT THE orality. To place a who violated WINDOW SIMPLY BECAUSE value such as what we consider this on human proper moral THEY ARE NOW existence is an conduct. Now, INCONVENIENT. “ appalling, diswe are willing to gusting way of commit a moral CASEY SMYTH measuring huatrocity by leaving man value. the Chinese As time progresses, people seem people to a government that we know to be oppressive? How is this moral to be far more willing to toss morals conduct any less ruthless than Osama out the window simply because they are now inconvenient. Principles only bin Laden’s?

There are tens of millions of mean something if they are valid people in China, if not possibly when people aren’t looking. Right

now, many countries in the world would be fine with jerking their heads the other way as we watched our principals die, and lay them in the funeral pyre.

I say no. We can find another way to leave United States citizens feeling cleansed. We don’t need China to achieve this operation; we need our hearts, we need our minds, and we need the determination. We have all three of these. Including China under a stipulation that would allow millions to be oppressed is simply an addition to an already spicy stew that we neither need, nor should want.

Fundamentalism started this fight; a hand of justice and principle can end it. Civil liberties and morality need not become a casualty of war. It’s time to fight for what is right, not what might unify the world in a fight against terrorism. Sometimes, unification is not worth the price it presents.

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2 NOVEMBER 2001 » THE JAGWIRE COMIC NO 10 WRITTEN BY RICK BERGH STARRING RICK BERGH, JACK STAHOVIAK AND NATHAN JENDRICK

» EMERALD RIDGE SUPER HEROES Meanwhile...

Hi, ANONYMOUS!

Once at the verge of taking charge of the school super hero duties, ANONYMOUS is now the assistant hero to a newcomer: POWER-MAN! As homecoming week approaches, one of our heroes has a king-sized ambition...

You’re TELLING me YOU WANT to be HOMECOMING KING?

Why not?

ANONYMOUS! Are you HERE for the BUG-EATING CONTEST?

If I’m the KING of the ENTIRE SCHOOL, I’ll be able to fix all the PROBLEMS here!

You DO realize that being HOMECOMING KING doesn’t actually MEAN ANYTHING IMPORTANT, right?

BUG EATING? What the...

Hey, DON’T SQUASH my DREAMS!

So, are the “BUGS” just CHOCOLATECOVERED GUMMI BEARS?

If you’re just HERE to WATCH, go over to the SEATS on the OTHER SIDE of the GYM!

No, I’m here to run for HOMECOMING KING...

Can you SEE ANYTHING?

NO, that would be WIMPING OUT!

What does THIS have to do with HOMECOMING? I didn’t know ROYALTY ATE BUGS...

Well, OBVIOUSLY the person BEST SUITED to be CHOSEN is SOMEONE who can SURVIVE the HUMILIATION of the COMPETITION!

You OBVIOUSLY HAVEN’T quite THOUGHT OUT the ENTIRE SITUATION like I have...

But why not do SOMETHING that relies on SKILL and INTELLIGENCE, instead of GROSSNESS and EMBARRASSMENT?

WE DECIDED that an ELIMINATION CONTEST like this would be a GREAT NEW TRADITION for the SCHOOL! You DON’T ALWAYS have to CONFORM to the REST, POWER-MAN! We’re trying out NEW IDEAS! That’s GOOD in MY OPINION!

Uh...

And if I DON’T LIKE those IDEAS, that’s MY OPINION too!

HEY, what ever HAPPENED to DIVERSITY? What about STUDENT DEMOCRACY?

Red hat...

NEXT TIME, make SURE you KNOW WHETHER OR NOT the REST of US WANT to do what YOU’RE PLANNING...

...To Be Continued!

I’ll trade you my planner for some seniority After nearly 12 years of schooling and learning about light as being nothing more than a method to assert more the necessity of responsibility, I find myself being deprived control over the student body. of that very same quality which has been Allow me a way to finally apply the preached incessantly since the days of recess ideals, which I have been taught so and naptime. diligently since the beginning of my Now, just eight months away from education, so that when I am finally forced graduation, I still am being bombarded to take on more responsibility, I will be with the concept of taking responsibility. accustomed to the rigors of self-motivation Yet numerous restrictions hinder my and accountability. application of it.

By putting into place systems which Perhaps if I was in a transportation-like allow teachers to control student freedom, DAVID MILES situation or even preschool, “red-light/ students are being robbed of a safe MANAGING EDITOR green-light” would be appropriate. environment in which to practice selfHowever, being a senior preparing to take on one of the motivation. This is doing nothing more than sheltering greatest increases in responsibility, I see red-light/green- students from the realities which lurk outside of our

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GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY—

>NOTABLE: sophomore Abby Sherwood placed (21st at league, our only girl district qualifier), sophomores ELizabeth Miles and Danielle Stoeck to be front runners next season.

Sherwoods then went on to run at Districts, where she finished in 51st place.

BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY— >MOST RECENT RESULTS: The boys finished 12th out of 18 at league.

What’s so TRADITIONAL about THAT?

school walls.

Students, and more specifically seniors, on their way out of high school need responsibility, and when they act in a responsible manner, they should be given rewards and privileges.

Take your planner and your traffic lights, give me freedom and guidance, and in return I will give you respect and productivity. Having seniority does not mean bashing those below you or having things handed to you, it means stepping up, proving yourself, and in return, receiving rewards for the great things you have done.

The only way to accomplish this, however, is to have faith and loosen the reigns. Allow us to make mistakes and stumble and then get back up and move on with the knowledge we have gained.

COMPILED BY DANIELLE HARMON

» JAGUAR FALL SPORTS ROUNDUP >MOST RECENT RESULTS: The girls finished 14th out of 18 teams at the Puget Sound League Championships.

I LIKE that they’re giving EVERYONE a CHANCE to TRY OUT, even the LESS POPULAR people...

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>NOTABLE: Seniors Mark Bentley and Jon Gillie both qualified for districts. Bentley finished as 60th and Gillie 82nd at Districts. >HEAD COACH SHANE SLIVA: “The key to success for next season will be the off-season training (lots of road-work, lots of miles) that the returning athletes put in. Cross country is a sport where it takes several years to develop into a front runner, and this team has the potential to make its mark next season.” > QUOTE: “I feel that the season was productive and we came together as a team. During the season we all pushed ourselves to the max in practice to improve our performance during our meets. Overall the season was very exciting,” Gillie said.

GIRLS SWIMMING & DIVING— >FINAL RESULTS: 4 wins, 3 losses, 1 tie >HEAD COACH JEN SCHMITZ: “This was my first year coaching the girls and they were ready to go. The girls are looking good going into districts and are hoping to have many back for finals and Saturday. We also are

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close to sending a relay to the State meet.” >NOTABLE: Freshman Bailey Kuestermeyer has qualified in a few weeks for the state meet.

BOYS TENNIS— >FINAL RESULTS: 8 wins, 5 losses >HEAD COACH WADE POULIN: We had some heartbreakers this season. A couple of shots came our way and we had a couple of wins and we are sitting at the top of the league. We had a fun year and a very fruitful season. Although we lose some great seniors, I believe we have most definitely set a foundation and tradition that will make ER Tennis a envoy of other schools.

JIM MEYERHOFF // YEARBOOK

Senior Jenna Mariotti competing in a Freestyle event on Oct.11 against the Bethel Braves.

» WINTER TRY-OUTS

GIRLS AND BOYS GOLF>MOST RECENT RESULTS: >Girls- 0 wins, 9 losses, 1 tie >Boys- 5 wins, 5 losses >NOTABLE: Seniors Liane Dirks, Ryan Hirst, Thomas Ricks, Lee Rushton, Ryan Hobbs and juniors Allison Spray, Shauna Ward, Bethany Reich, Stacy Snow, Lynn Zenkner, Derek Barron, Shea Ahna participated in districts Tues., Oct. 23. Snow and Hirst advanced to regionals the following day, but did not qualify for the state competition that will be held later this year. > QUOTE: “This season was a lot different from last year. We actually had tryouts and it was a lot more competitive, because you weren’t just handed a position on varsity. It was definitely a learning year. We were successful not in winning matches, but in coming together as a team,” junior Bethany Reich said. > QUOTE: “We sure won more this year, we came together as a team and we played a lot more competitively. We built better bonds as a team and made strong friendships. Overall, I would consider this year a very good learning and team-building experience,” senior Ryan Hirst said.

.: ALL ATHLETES turning out for winter sports MUST HAVE CLEARANCE CARDS to Del Dittus by Nov. 5. .: GYMNASTICS

.: BOYS BASKETBALL

TRYOUTS: Nov. 5 in ERHS Upper Gym CONTACT: Coach Lisa Kelsey

TRYOUTS: Nov. 12-14 in ERHS Gymnasium CONTACT: Coach Bob Horton

.: GIRLS BASKETBALL

.: WRESTLING TURN-OUT: Nov. 12 CONTACT: Coach Jim Meyerhoff

TRYOUTS: Nov. 12 in ERHS Gymnasium CONTACT: Coach Cindy Watters

For more information on 2001-2002 Jaguar Winter Sports Tryouts, go to www.puyallup.k12.wa.us/high/emerald

Memories are

Priceless

Don’t miss the deadline. Buy your YEARBOOK now.

After Nov Nov.. 16 with or without an ASB, price will increase to $50 See Mr. Meyerhoff with questions

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K-PAX keeps viewers guessing until end The question of whether or not Prot is really from another planet is central to the plot of K-PAX. As Powell digs deeper and deeper to find out the truth, Prot goes around helping his fellow patients, who all believe his story. There are plenty of arguments supporting both views, which keeps the audience guessing to the end.

Spacey once again delivers an incredible performance, playing Prot like a child seeing the world for the first time. He usually wears dark sunglasses (because Earth is so bright, he says) and a smile from ear to ear as he looks at everything in the vicinity.

He genuinely seems to care about others, trying his best to solve problems for them (even helping

RICK BERGH A&E EDITOR K-PAX is a planet in the constellation Lyra. At least, it is according to Kevin Spacey’s character in the film of the same name.

Spacey plays Prot, a mostly lighthearted traveler claiming to come from the distant planet for a visit to Earth.

After Prot is arrested in Grand Central Station for, well, claiming to be an alien, he is sent to a psychiatric institute to be interviewed by Dr. Mark Powell (Jeff Bridges). Despite his efforts to somehow diagnose this patient with some kind of condition, Dr. Powell finds himself starting to believe Prot.

grant a request from Powell’s dog at one point), and makes a point of learning everyone’s name so he can greet them.

Everything Spacey does is quirky and believable, from the way he eagerly devours fruit to the way he pauses as he takes off his sunglasses to make sure the room isn’t too bright.

Bridges also shines as the doctor struggling to make sense of Prot before his announced “departure” to K-PAX. Dr. Powell slowly gets to the point of obsession, neglecting his family and staying up well into the night pondering this puzzle. He knows he must stay skeptical, but at times it is clear he’s beginning to believe his patient.

K-PAX was directed wonderfully

by Iain Softly, with many shots of light reflecting off buildings and through glass. The perceptionbending style of filmography helps the audience look at things the way Prot does, with attention to the small things.

A good example is the scene where Powell and Prot ride in a taxi through the city at night. While lights flash and reader boards scream by, Prot’s attention is taken by an alien face balloon floating through the air and a box of fruit spilling its contents on the sidewalk.

The music is also fascinating, with a fast beat and a slightly frantic pace.

Composer Edward Shearmur’s work has a very unique and somewhat

otherworldly feel to it. At different times, the same theme comes across as happy, curious, foreboding or suspenseful.

A film that is both amusing and touching, K-PAX keeps the audience wondering as it tells its story. It avoids the usual cliches of “man comes to earth, helps people, then leaves” by not making the main character’s history entirely clear and by not being overly sappy when he does improve people’s lives.

With powerful performances, creative directing and a touching theme, this is definitely one to check out.

N’teresting debut puts Lance and Joey of N’Sync On the Line VICKI MEDLOCK JESSICA LYNCH REPORTERS As a result of making his acting debut, calls about starring in a second movie may be put “on the line” for N’Sync star Lance Bass.

On the Line, a Miramax film directed by Eric Bross, is an all too familiar story of someone who meets his soul mate, but loses her, and now must try to find her again, hoping she will want him back.

Kevin Gibbons, played by Bass, has had a problem all his life with

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He is given a chance to wipe his slate clean when he meets the perfect girl on the L-train. If only he had not forgotten to get her number or name at least, and left her with more than, “It was nice commuting with you.”

After having his ideas for a Reebok advertisement taken and used by a co-worker, and then not having the

confidence to say that they were his own, he realizes he doesn’t want to hold back anymore. He decides to start off by “taking a chance” in going after the girl he has let get away.

Throughout his process of finding her, he faces several unnecessary obstacles. At first he is alone in the effort to find Abbey, played by Emmanuelle Chriqui, by putting out flyers everywhere in the city. After no success, his buddies (including N’Sync’s Joey Fatone, who plays the wannabe rock star Rod) plan to help him out, but they only make matters worse by using Kevin’s

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The solution for getting Abbey back after everything he has done already is almost exactly the same as the ending of Never Been Kissed. Abbey becomes mad at Kevin for something he never did and now must decide whether to give him a chance. Kevin’s friends turn around to help Kevin, letting go of their pathetic means for finding dates.

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Student democracy is questioned when voices are silenced Homecoming activities are misrepresented According to the Associated Student Body Constitution, drafted and ratified in the fall of 2000, the student government at Emerald Ridge shall be “a system designed to be highly democratic, encouraging widespread participation and honoring all voices.” In light of recent events, however, this I’M When’s idea of a student democracy, one in which HAVING Lunch?

PROBLEMS students are able to voice their opinions freely WITH... as well as participate in the decision making uh huh. process, has come into question. In fact, a recent uh huh. poll suggests that 47 percent of students view our system of government as ineffective and feel as though they are denied these fundamental rights.

One event in particular that has come under much scrutiny, and has led to many doubts regarding the effectiveness of our student government system, was the planning of the ROBERT IZA//JAGWIRE Homecoming activities, specifically the selection of the Homecoming court. During an ASB meeting held on Oct. 4, the student council representatives were informed by the ASB Cabinet, that there was to be no election process to determine the Homecoming court, such as those present at both Rogers and Puyallup High Schools, for fear of “placing students on false pedestals.” In addition to this, the matter was “not open for discussion,” therefore preventing any sort of democratic measures from being taken. Students were not allowed the opportunity to vote to overrule this decision, brought about by administrators, nor were they given the opportunity to voice their opinions, let alone partake in any sort of discussion pertaining to the matter. They were simply told that there was to be no voting process to determine the court, and that was that. In a school that claims to foster and uphold a democratic student government, actions such as this are not only unacceptable, but they also defeat the purpose of having such a democracy in the first place.

Furthermore, other examples that depict an ineffective government include the new bus regulations and the manner in which our ASB cabinet was originally devised. Students should have been given the opportunity to add input on both issues, as well as help brainstorm ideas on how to set them up.

However, neither occurred, and both issues were decided upon by the administration, not the student government. Furthermore, student feedback wasn’t solicited on the effectiveness of either, nor were these plans evaluated upon being implemented.

The administration, in conjunction with the ASB cabinet and representatives, need to sit down and re-evaluate our current student government, in order for a more effective, democratic government to exist within our school. In addition to this, several key steps must be taken. First, student council members must be able to freely express their ideas and opinions at all student council meetings. No topic should be considered “not open for discussion,” unless it poses legal questions. Second, students must be able to participate in the decision making process when coordinating events that ultimately affect them without the administration placing unnecessary restrictions on these activities. Seventyseven percent of student council members feel as though the administration places unnecessary parameters and restrictions on activities. The administration must allow students to take ownership over activities that involve them, and in doing so, students will ultimately take more pride in their work, as well as learn valuable skills in the process, such as accountability and responsibility.

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The JagWire is designed to be a twoway communication link between students, their school and community. Its duty is to inform students and the surrounding community about school events, issues, personalities, activities and trends. Besides providing opportunity for an exchange of viewpoints, the JagWire serves as an academic tool by which students and staff can excercise their consitutional rights.

Some traditions are meant to be kept Homecoming! It’s a memorable experience that consists of laughter, fun, blossoming friendships and parties. For as long as any of us can remember there have been traditions that make a high school, a high school.

There has always been the Homecoming football game, and always a considerable amount of stress-followed by a formal dance where everyone looks like royalty. There is also a Homecoming court that is voted by the student body.

A Homecoming court should be selected by their peers or based on academic skills, not how gross and twisted one can be. Sure it’s a lot of laughs but it ruins the Homecoming atmosphere, we might as well make the dance casual.

The administration has made it clear that they don’t want people to be left out or feel unwanted. What they don’t realize is that no matter what school event it is there will be someone left out.

I’m sure there will be years to come when E.R. will have a Homecoming court that will be voted on by students, and they will ask, “Why did we waste our time playing twisted games to create our homecoming court?” We don’t need to prove to other schools we are different. We need to represent as one school, one school unified in agreement Laura David, senior LETTERS POLICY: The JagWire will accept unsolicited copy from businesses.

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I was disappointed with the lack of journalistic integrity wrought in the JagWire’s coverage of Homecoming issues Had your staff conducted thorough journalistic research, they might have interviewed people from Mr. Stull’s advisory, who planned the events leading to the Homecoming court. When I first met with them about the issue, I asked them to 1) provide equal opportunity for all students, regardless of race, creed, social status or physical ability to serve on this court; 2) create a formidable means to obtaining the crown, so it is a coronation that comes as a result of effort; and 3) make it a dramatic and meaningful attainment so we will remember for years who achieved the first crown of Emerald Ridge Homecoming royalty.

If you examine the rules and guidelines for Homecoming court that Mr. Stull’s advisory put together, you will see they have surpassed my request.

They have planned this event with more consciousness than any “traditional” court could ever match. I am proud of them for that, even though I have no desire to eat a bug any more than you do.

The provision of opportunity equally distributed to all students is the very tenet that our Constitution and American values are built upon. In the current light of our national condition, I think it is appropriate to celebrate and honor this freedom of opportunity, rather than limit it to the socially empowered few.

Please note that I do not object to the election of ASB cabinet members or the Daffodil Princess candidates. Both come with a duty to represent Emerald Ridge High School in action as well as words. Contrast these activities to the Homecoming court and you will see that the Homecoming royalty is one that traditionally is achieved without effort to obtain, nor responsibility to act.

Jay Bates, Activities Coordinator

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The WASL results are in ERIN HARMON REPORTER It could have been the incentives, or the desire to excel that drove last year’s sophomores to do well on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL).

To influence students, staff promised test takers off-campus lunches for passing parts of the WASL. In addition, an ice cream party hosted for the students who attended school and completed every day of the WASL. “The students who took the WASL last year did pretty well compared to Rogers and Puyallup,” counselor Brian Maxfield said.

Emerald Ridge students scored an average of 9.2 percent higher than

Puyallup High School and 2.1 percent higher than Rogers High School.

Administrative intern Brian Lowney believes that, though direct incentives promised to students influenced better performance, the most important influences on students were attitudes from parents and the staff.

“I think [sophomores] did well on the WASL because the staff thought the test was important,” Lowney said.

In addition, Vice Principal Casey Cox felt that the students took the test very seriously, and was very proud with the overall scores. He also wishes to see each sophomore class improve their WASL scores in all areas for the years to come.

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sophomores met or exceeded the sate standard, the staff has chosen to emphasize writing in all classes.

To better prepare future WASL takers, “Students are going to be writing in all their classes- even P.E,” Lowney said.

In 2008, passing the WASL will be a graduation requirement. Students who pass all four sections of the WASL will receive a Certificate of Mastery. For this reason, improving WASL scores is especially important.

“When sophomores arrive at Emerald Ridge, [the staff] has about six months to prepare students for the WASL. I think [local] junior high schools did especially well at preparing students for the test,” Lowney said.

He feels that in the future, teachers will have to change their teaching methods to make the graduation requirements a reality.

DANIELLE HARMON SPORTS EDITOR Although many students use late arrival Wednesdays as an opportunity to sleep in longer, others use it to catch up on work during independent learning time, otherwise known as “Jag time.”

The purpose of the 8:40 a.m. Wednesday arrival is to have parent/ student/advisor conferences. According to administrators, not only will advisors and parents benefit, but clubs and activities will be able to hold group meetings as well.

The conferences give parents the opportunity to converse about their son/daughter’s progress with teachers. In addition, late arrival Wednesdays allow advisors time to help their students with portfolios, post-graduation plans and personal goal setting. The first school in our district to adopt the late arrival policy is Puyallup High School. According to PHS Principal Wanda Berndston, Puyallup started late arrival because their schedule does not include an allotted advisory period, so in an effort to allow for teacher training and club meetings they implemented late arrival.

At this time, the ERHS Site Council is unsure as to whether or not we will continue late arrival Wednesdays after the trial run. The council will determine its effectiveness through a survey of the ERHS community at Back-to-School night. If the survey reflects positive results, late arrival Wednesdays may continue for the remainder of the year.

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‘X’ marks the spot: Three times better NATHAN JENDRICK WEB EDITOR Over 5,000 game players and creators have tested, and continue to test, Microsoft’s first venture into the world of console gaming.

The product christened “The X-Box,” will debut with a 733Mhz processor (makes it speedy—not to mention it will be the fastest CPU of any console to date) and a 250Mhz custom graphics processor.

The system assumed to end up as the X-Box rival, the Playstation 2, clocks at 300Mhz, and holds a 150Mhz graphics card.

Along with Internet capabilities and graphics said to be at least three times as good as “the rest,” the X-

Box has jumped on the PlayStation2 bandwagon of allowing DVD movies to be played through the system. Though to do so, the buyer will need to purchase a separate “remote control pack” which is expected to run between $20-$30.

With the XBox, gone are the days of having to go and purchase “memory cards,” such as is a must for sys-tems such as the Nintendo64 (N64) and PlayStation One and 2.

Instead, the X-Box conceals an internal hard drive for up to eight gigabytes of game information storage space.

People who hadn’t heard of the X-Box already, should re-evaluate

where they are looking.

Microsoft has provided the X-Box development team alone with a $500 million promotional budget according to microsoft.com.

Microsoft already has several dozen game titles set to launch with its new product.

Some of the games already set, or in preparation to be released, are Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee (as shown at right), NHL Hitz 2002, Halo, Shrek and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2x.

X-Box will hit store shelves in America Nov. 14, nine days after Nintendo will release its long awaited Nintendo GameCube.

Unlike normal release trends with many products varying from other games to movies, the X-Box will not be released in Japan prior to the U.S. At a pre-release press conference Microsoft announced the X-Box will release at $299.

Pre-orders for the system have been available for close to a year.

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HOMECOMING COURT: Judges presented the homecoming court at the formal dance held on Oct. 20 in the Commons. Among those named to the court were seniors Kirsten Cabodi and Mark Turner, juniors, Drew Ladowski and Brittany Gese, and sophomores Jennifer McAdam and Antonio Gipson. Students competed in Survivor-style competitions in order to achieve royalty status. Above, King Turner accepts the challenge of the sundae competition.

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You know the part inside and out, having studied your lines rigorously over the past few weeks. You also feel extremely confident about the auditions and can’t wait to get started, but you still have the thought in the back of your mind: “Will they pick me?”

The essence of Fame, which premiers Nov. 8 in the auditorium, brings an opportunity for drama students to play characters who have similar interests as they do, in the area of the performing arts.

In this comedy/drama, the characters audition to make it into the New York City School of Performing Arts. “[The characters] are every size, shape, and attitude,” director Carole Binkley said. “[Also, they] have nothing in common but a compelling dream.”

Wanting to direct a play that would appeal to theatre-loving students and that would offer the opportunity for a large cast, Binkley decided that Fame would be perfect.

“No one character is the star of the production,” Binkley said.

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ous lives of teens who have different personalities and struggles; some played by cast members with the complete opposite personality than their characters.

“It’s been challenging, but also really fun, becoming someone you’re not,” senior Sam Rhyner said. Rhyner plays an extremely shy character named Doris Schartz.

Unlike last year’s production of the musical Grease, students may not be as familiar with Fame; it’s possible they may not have even heard of it. Though Fame is often performed a musical, Emerald Ridge will perform the non-musical version, with some aspects of music and dancing.

Originally an MGM film directed

by David De Silva in 1980, Fame became a TV series for the following six years. In 1984, De Silva and writer Jose Fernandez worked together to transform the story into a musical that has been a Broadway hit ever since.

The process of combining the pieces of Fame and making it a production everyone can be proud of has been a little more challenging than previous productions of Grease and Done to Death, according to several cast members.

“It’s coming along very well and it has been a lot of fun for everyone,”

senior Amanda Christian, who plays Mrs. Sherman, said, “but it has also been a lot of hard work.”

Besides having their regular threehour rehearsals every day after school, the cast members are also in charge of designing the sets for Fame, spending time during rehearsal and extra hours on the weekends to work on the displays.

As the premier of Fame draws near, the cast will spend as much as five hours a night devoted to making this play a success; adding finishing touches and coming up with new ideas.

With the awaited addition of a

third class here at Emerald Ridge, “The audience can look forward to seeing a lot of new faces,” Christian said.

“You can also expect to see new things not tried in our previous productions and a great display of students our own age trying to make it ‘big’,” she said.

As one of the scenes of the play states, “You want fame? Well, fame costs, and right here is where you start paying.”

Tickets for Fame are available now from the Bookkeeper

TICKETS $4 Students $6 Adults $4 Senior Citizens Nov. 8, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., with an additional 2 p.m. matinee Nov. 10.

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