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Creative Valentine’s Day ideas A must read for cupids and their targets NIGHT ON THE TOWN Take your date to Seattle’s EMP (Experience Music Project) for food and entertainment. The EMP provides interactive events and special guests to keep you busy throughout the night. You can go back in time and listen to music legends sing; you are guaranteed to find any song ever written.

PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD If you like watching live shows while enjoying your dinner, you’ll love the Auburn Avenue Dinner Theatre. Make a special night with lots of laughs and good food, or if you want, skip the food and just go to the show.

BONDING IN NATURE If you love to keep in shape and stay healthy, you’ll love this date. Put on some workout clothes and rollerblades and enjoy a nice skate at Point Defiance Park. Check out the Five-Mile Drive and hiking trails while taking in the beautiful views of the Puget Sound. Don’t forget your power bars and bottled water.

EVENING AT HOME Being together for a long time produces many memorable pictures together and shoeboxes filled with precious things. Use what you have to produce a scrapbook of your memories. Order in or make dinner and begin reconstructing your relationship in a book while listening to your favorite CDs.

BACK TO THE OLDIES If you don’t have a lot of money and want to do something simple, plan a movie and dinner date. Check out Don’s Drive-in for classic cheeseburgers, fries and milkshakes, then head over to the Regal 6 Cinemas in downtown Puyallup.

YOUNG AT HEART If you want to return to the 6th grade and have a lot of laughs while you are at it, go to Tiffany’s Skating Rink. Enjoy the Funky Chicken, the Hokey Pokey and don’t forget the couples only skates. Afterward, pick up a favorite movie and a huge pizza on your way to a friend’s house.

Taking the fast track to college

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THE REAL McCOYS

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Seniors doing what it takes to graduate

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Culminating projects and makeup credits become top priority BOBEE BOVEE REPORTER According to career specialist Michaele Sein-Ryan, the counseling center is helping seniors prepare for graduation in many ways. Counselors help students with time management, goal setting, alternative credit and setting up action plans to help them pass classes. “We help coordinate the culminating projects, find mentors and are available for one-on-one time during Jag times,” Sein-Ryan said. Alternative credit options are available in the counseling center for those students who are credit

deficient and need help toward graduation. “We estimate that we may have approximately 8 to 10 percent of seniors who are credit deficient,” counselor Mariano LeonGuerrero said. According to Mr. L.G., the plan is to help these students by credit alternative classes through correspondence. Generally, the courses require approximately 9-10 major assignments and two final exams. After successful completion of the class, students receive a credit not a grade on the transcript. With graduation right around the corner many students have already set plans and headed in the search of

finding and being accepted to colleges. Senior Joey Kim plans to attend Stanford University, where he has already been accepted. “The best part about already being accepted is not having to stress about it,” Kim said. “It takes my mind off it instead of having to worry about it.” “I haven’t decided on my major yet, but I have a year to figure it out,” Kim said. Senior Ethel Padua plans to get a job to pay for her two years at Pierce College. After these two years she plans to transfer to a university. “I’m interested in being a teacher and working with deaf kids, and if that doesn’t work out, then I’ll be an

interior designer,” Padua said. “[Community college] is a good transition period between high school and the real world.” Of the 444 ERHS seniors, 332 have their culminating project plans completed and 100 have their hours turned in. According to Sein-Ryan, approximately 100 students are still at risk. Advice on completing culminating project? “It doesn’t take as long as you think, you need to just stay focused and make it a priority,” SeinRyan said. “Don’t procrastinate; if you have a snag or get stuck, see me. We can connect or help set up volunteer opportunities to meet the requirements.”

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REAL

> SENIOR STATS < 60% OF SENIORS FEEL THAT THEY ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK TOWARD GRADUATION 37% HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO COLLEGES

MCCOYS

14% OF THEM HAVE ALREADY BEEN ACCEPTED TO A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 8% DO NOT INTEND TO PURSUE COLLEGE 75% HAVE THEIR CULMINATING PROJECT PLANS 22% HAVE TURNED IN THEIR CULMINATING PROJECT HOURS

GARLAN AND SHARLA MCCOY NOT ONLY SHARE A SPECIAL BOND AS BROTHER AND SISTER, BUT THEY ALSO SHARE THE SAME PASSION FOR SHOOTING HOOPS. HAVING INHERITED A

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LOVE FOR BASKETBALL FROM THEIR FAMILY, THIS SIBLING TEAM ENCOURAGES EACH

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The Bates School-to-Career Summer Academy is a four-week career exploration program that provides two weeks of college-level training and a two-week internship at a company in the Puget Sound region. Student participants earn .5 work-based learning credit and $400. Interested candidates must be available June 24July 30, 2002. The application is due Mon., Feb. 11. For more information visit the career and counseling center.

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The Art Institute of Seattle will be available in the career center during all three Jags, Tues., Feb. 12.

DECA is sponsoring the Valentine’s Day dance Thurs., Feb. 14. All proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. With the theme of Mardi Gras, the dance will take place in the Commons from 811 p.m.

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As a scholarship fundraiser for seniors, PRIDE is holding a sweetheart dinner dance for parents only, Fri., Feb. 15.

No school will be in session Mon. and Tues., Feb. 18-19 for midwinter break. Seniors have the opportunity to apply for the Boeing Manufacturing or Engineering Internship Programs, which last for four weeks each summer for two consecutive years. Applications are due Fri., Feb. 22. More information can be obtained in the career and counseling center.

Mon., Feb. 25 is the first day of tryouts for all spring sports.

Progress reports will be distributed through advisory Thurs. and Fri., Feb. 27-28.

Volunteers are needed for the Pope Elementary Carnival, Fri., March 8, from 6-9 p.m.

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THEIR FAMILY ENJOYS BASKETBALL, SO IT WAS INEVITABLE THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW SUIT. Junior Sharla has been playing since the fourth grade and senior Garlan since he was two years old. Their enthusiasm for the game creates a strong bond between the two of them Garlan says, as they both offer support and advice to one another. “It’s pretty fun that we both play. It’s nice to come home from games and find out how well she did and compare our stats,” Garlan said. “It gives you someone to cheer for. When she does well it’s nice to be able to congratulate her.” Sibling rivalry is present between the two, but it is all in good fun. They claim the sense of competition helps push them to work harder. “He’s definitely better than me. I’m jealous,” Sharla said. “I just want to beat him, but at the same time I’m happy for him when he plays well.” Garlan agrees. “We have some friendly competition going on,” he said. “It’s not serious, but we joke around a lot. Overall, we’re just happy for each other.” Garlan and Sharla have a very close-knit family, one thing they say accounts for their strong relationship. They both agree that they receive the most support from their family. “At least one of our parents comes to every game and cheers us on,” Sharla said. “[Our parents] really give us the most support,” Garlan added. “They congratulate us when we do well, and encourage us when we are not.” Garlan also cheered Sharla on throughout the volleyball season by serving as a manager. “[Having Garlan as a manager] was kind of funny, but cool at the same time,” Sharla said. “We had a lot of time to joke around at practices.” “It was fun to be the girl’s volleyball manager,” he said. “I liked it a lot. It was a different experience and it gave me a chance to be around Sharla.” Family and sports are priorities in the McCoys’ lives. They claim this is where they learned to be good team players; this is where they learned cooperation, respect, and support for everyday life. And while the two enjoy pushing each other on the court and having a constant practice partner, they do argue over who gets to sit in the front seat of the family’s car once in a while. They are, after all, brother and sister. KRISTIN KLEIN

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A DAY IN THE BUSY LIFE OF A TOP 10 STUDENT

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What is your favorite slurpee flavor? :.:: Mountain Dew What do you want to be when you grow up ? :.:: A manager of a fashion company If you could call anyone who would it be? :.:: Freddie Prinze Jr. cause he’s hot

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What is your favorite slurpee flavor? :.:: I don’t know, I don’t drink slurpees. What do you want to be when you grow up? :.:: I don’t know... yet. What is your favorite memory? :.:: All of last summer

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» LETTER TO THE EDITOR Emphasis on equality overshadows success Since before Emerald Ridge opened, I have watched and participated in our ongoing struggle to make a new and unique campus, mission, philosophy and community. Your dedication to carving a new path to a diploma is noble and appreciated. The path will become clearer as the successive classes discuss it, revise it, and march down it to get their diplomas - but the course will never be set in stone. As I discuss Emerald Ridge with students, staff, and others, two points keep coming up. First, the difference between equity and equality needs to be considered. The greatest degree of equality over time is achieved if everyone is guaraNteed a chance to have whatever is perceived as premium. If issues such as seating at assemblies are assigned by class, everyone will get the best seats sooner or later. The prime seating could go to the sophomores to make them feel welcome or to the seniors to

reward their endurance, or to the juniors because the middle child always feels left out. Who sits where is not as important to fairness as consistency over time. Second, rewarding exceptional achievement is not the same thing as belittling another’s performance. Students who want to get the best jobs, scholarships, and admission to the higher education school of their dreams need, not only portfolios, but also awards and honors to put into them. If Emerald Ridge gives less acknowledgment of success than other high schools, its graduates could have less financial support in the years to come. World Week is a prime example of the good that can come from great effort and cooperation. With continued work, this graduating class will unanimously proclaim themselves to be proud to be ERHS grads. Kathy Bergh, community member

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If you could call anyone who would it be? :.:: Heath Ledger, cause he’s hot Mechanical pencils or wooden pencils? :.:: Mechanical, if I have to. I prefer pens.

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» OUR VIEW: AN EDITORIAL

Each year, ten graduating seniors from both Rogers and Puyallup High Schools are selected for inclusion in the “Top Ten” list, a prestigious award in which candidates are chosen based solely on their cumulative grade point average. While the idea of honoring those individuals who deserve recognition is admirable, this particular award should not only take into account one’s cumulative grade point average, but various other factors including extracurricular activities, sports and community service as well. The reasoning behind this proposition is quite simple – an individual’s grade point average alone does not necessarily make someone “outstanding” nor worthy of being named to the Top Ten list. A truly outstanding student would be active not only within the classroom, as would be evident by his or her grades, but also outside the classroom as well, and because of this, the requirements for being named to this list should be altered. Acquiring this honor should not be simply referencing a class-ranking list; it should take the same hard work and effort that it took the individual to get to that point in the first place. In other words, in order to make this award truly meaningful, students should be

EDITORIAL POLICY: The JagWire enters its second year as a public forum for students, staff, parents and other interested readers. 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.

LETTERS POLICY: The JagWire will accept unsolicited copy from businesses. Only signed and dated letters with address and phone number from community members or grade level from students will be accepted. Letters must be limited to 300 words and will be published as space is available. The staff reserves the right to edit any letter without changing its content. All letters are the sole opinion of the writers. Letters to the editor may be submitted by mailing/e-mailing them to the JagWire, c/o Emerald Ridge HS.

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recognized for what they actually do, not just for what their grades depict. For example, students could be required to fill out an application, similar to a scholarship or college application, which would then be reviewed by a panel of judges. After being reviewed, the panel would then select the top ten candidates to include on the list, or require that each applicant participate in an interview with the panel. During this interview, the applicant could be required to display his or her portfolio, or give a presentation on meaningful experiences throughout his or her high school career. Upon completing both the application and the interview, the panel would then select ten individuals to include on the Top Ten list, all of whom would be well-rounded individuals who not only demonstrate academic excellence, but also are involved in various activities within the school and community. In changing the selection process for this prestigious award, not only would all students have an equal opportunity to receive recognition as one of Emerald Ridge’s Top Ten students, but many would also gain from this experience real-world skills that would benefit them beyond their high school days. AD POLICY: The JagWire publications staff accepts advertisements for most products and services available to the public. However, the staff reserves the right to reject, edit or cancel any advertisement that the staff deems offensive in light of normal public standards. Ads identifying students as athletes by photo or text (WIAA 18.20.0 and 18.20.1) also will not be accepted. The staff will not accept advertising for products or groups which are racist, sexist or illegal for high school students. EMERALD RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL 12405 184TH ST E - SOUTH HILL, WASH 98374 JagWire OFFICE - (253) 435-6348

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» EMERALD RIDGE SUPER HEROES

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COMIC NO 13 WRITTEN BY RICK BERGH AND JACK STAHOVIAK STARRING RICK BERGH, JACK STAHOVIAK, NATHAN JENDRICK AND SHEA AHNA

VE I D & M I W S

Meanwhile... YES-MAN, you know WHAT? No.

And what about the CULMINATING PROJECT? I trust NO STUDENTS have MANAGED to STAY CAUGHT UP on DEADLINES...

I think WORLD WEEK went PRETTY WELL. EXCEPT for the CLASS that was STUCK in the UPSTAIRS BATHROOM because we RAN OUT OF SPACE, that is.

YES, yes IT WAS...

Those POOR PEOPLE... Wasn’t that MR. BAHZ’S CLASS?

HAH!

What about his PARTNER in HEROISM... POWER-MAN?

That’s right, I...

ONE student HAS turned in ALL HIS PAPERWORK. It’s, ah... JOHN DOE.

Well, ACTUALLY...

ANONYMOUS!

WHAT, did SOMEBODY PARK in the STUDENT OF THE MONTH SPOT?

MAYBE they should WRITE a RESOLUTION about it!

No, some of my STUDENTS have STARTED TURNING IN PAPERS for their CULMINATING PROJECTS!

YOU TOLD HIM that being a HERO during the SCHOOL DAY doesn’t COUNT as COMMUNITY SERVICE!

ADMINISTRATOR, we have a PROBLEM!

Well, WHAT do you RESOLVE we do about it?

You aren’t HELPING them, ARE YOU?

I say we should HAVE THEM turn in ANOTHER HUNDRED NOTECARDS for their RESEARCH!

Whereas...

NO, of COURSE NOT!

I was just THINKING... MAYBE we could SET some of the STUDENTS BACK IN THEIR WORK if there was ANOTHER STUDENT COLLECTING THEIR PAPERS...

GOOD IDEA!

Like a TEACHER’S AIDE? One who HAPPENS to “MISPLACE” THINGS?

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RICK BERGH A&E EDITOR The menu for Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse in Renton says “Steaks, Crabcakes, Peanuts on the Floor.” This is a perfect example of the unique atmosphere found at the restaurant. Jimmy Mac’s is far from a high-class establishment, and I mean that in the best possible way. Upon entering the cozy building, patrons are encouraged to scoop a bowlful of peanuts from the barrel near the door to eat while mulling over the menu. The shells are (as the menu instructs) simply thrown off the edge of the table to be crushed by countless feet. The free snacks don’t stop there. A server soon brings a basket of incredibly good bread rolls with honey butter on the

Timeline, from the author of Jurassic Park, is vintage Michael Crichton. It features a cleverly devised plot relying heavily on bizarre but semi-plausible science. However, unlike other classic examples of believable fiction such as Congo and The Terminal Man, the very essence of Timeline is considerably more far-fetched and has a making that would better fit a Star Trek movie than a conceivable novel.

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The book, essentially, is the story of a group of scientists who, through a strange and convoluted series of events, travel back to 14th century France. The book is then about their difficulties and experiences in that backward society. Because of the weak premise of the purely fictional construct of time travel, the other more admirably constructed aspects of the novel are stripped of credibility. Everything is given a taste of inauthenticity. Aside from that rather large drawback, the novel does have

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side. These rolls are horribly addictive and a leading contributor to the necessity of boxes for leftovers. The menu is full of items with names that reflect the attitude of the restaurant, from “onion rings by the foot” (served stacked on a wooden stake) to a 14-oz. steak accompanied on the menu by a caption stating, “Real men don’t eat 7 ounces.” Prices are a little high, but the sizes of the entrees justify the cost. Take the Hubcap Burgers, for example. Served on an actual hubcap (for the record, not one that has been on a car), most of the burgers are half-pound goliaths that come with a hefty pile of shoestring fries and most of the toppings on the side. There are also many rather unique items on the menu, such as sweet potato fries and the

curious Campfire Chicken, which consists of a chicken breast covered in BBQ sauce, bacon and cheese. It’s delicious. Service is very friendly and entertaining, with all of the employees wearing Jimmy Mac’s shirts with amusing slogans, such as “Will rope for food” and “Catch of the Day: COW!” Televisions around the restaurant show sporting events, while country music plays on the speakers. Even the bathrooms are amusing, each labeled with numerous synonyms for “guys” and “girls, to avoid confusion over which is which.” With great food, a trademark mess on the floor, and an unforgettable atmosphere, Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse is a great place to eat. One thing is for sure: If you’re hungry when you leave Jimmy Mac’s, you’re doing something wrong.

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Implausible plot, predictability detracts from Crichton’s Timeline

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entertaining qualities. Crichton is a master of suspense and he displays his talent with gusto. However, after the first several chapters show a similar pattern of a seesaw-like rotation of problem and solution, the novel becomes very repetitive and somewhat drab. It is very predictable. Through all of the haze of ridiculousness there are some important lessons and themes to be gleaned, though. As a prologue to his novel, Crichton provides a historian’s brief and simplistic description of what is to be depicted

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within the book. It is described as a rather trivial and minor event in history, common to the time. As he proves with his brightly illustrated account of the historical episode, the frivolousness with which even scholars often treat historical events is exemplified. Recorded history is not always an accurate picture of the actual event, in Crichton’s mind. The book is of this epic and bloody series of events that, years later are turned into a negligible and seemingly unimportant two paragraphs in somebody’s book.

Crichton does clearly value the study of history. He flatly states, “If you don’t know history, you don’t know anything.” Timeline is not a miserably awful book, but rather one with fewer good qualities than bad. The novel is fascinating in certain respects, but the weak basis for the entire work strips it of the potential of being a hard-hitting novel. It is entertaining, but only if the reader views it purely as the science fiction that it is. With all aspects considered, I recommend that it be left on the shelf.

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needed resident people qualified to maintain and upgrade the systems so they began a seminar program across the U.S. to train staff members. The success of the seminars was immense, which prompted schools to request a curriculum for Cisco net-

support. There are also hands on labs. Today, Cisco has invested over $20 million dollars into the program in When you open your e-mail, do 133 countries worldwide. you ever wonder how it gets from â&#x20AC;&#x153;After the initial registration numyour friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desktop to yours? bers came in two years ago, there were Sondra Manganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cisco Net25 students who wanted Cisco, working students are learning and we had not planned for that,â&#x20AC;? how. Mangan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cisco Networking is hard to â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE PEOPLE WHO SET Thereafter, Mangan attended explain. What I ask people is if UP CISCO ROUTERS HELP Bates Technical College to obtain they have ever even thought about YOUR E-MAIL SHOW UP the training and certification for the whether a phone call from S first year program, and last sumN Puyallup to Washington,O LD.C. gets IO T ON WHICHEVER COMPUTER ES U mer she finished her second year routed through St.RLouis or DeYOU USE ...â&#x20AC;? certification. troit? The people who set up Cisco Mangan recommends the Cisco routers help your e-mail show up SONDRA MANGAN networking class to anyone interon whichever computer you useested in telecommunications. whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at school, home or on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first semester is pretty bookvacation thousands of miles away,â&#x20AC;? working in schools, and the Cisco Networking Academy was born. intensive, but after that the course is s, Mangan explained. ie tr un ify co well. only to un lped not understanding as The Networking Academy curricuhe very hands on. We have over $100,000 Cisco Systems adopted education ns tio d lu an For the va e reso st majority Drafting omoted patienc of coun regards to lum is delivered through theinInternet t also pr to design costin the Cisco on the Internet inbu1993 tr ie s, therouter and testing equipthe design an set-up sky was the limit of world fa become very effistudents effective networks for schools, accord- with web-based educational content, ment,d and ir booths. ing the Cisco Networking Academy online testing, student performance cient at using it by the second year,â&#x20AC;? orientation packet. However, schools tracking, and instructor training and she said. RACQUEL ERIZ FEATURES EDITOR

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Taking the fast track to college Running Start raises stakes for public schools Funding, movement of highly-capable students cause district to rethink programs JAMES EBERLEIN FOCUS EDITOR Created in 1990, the Washington state “Choice Act” created the Running Start program to enable exceptionally capable students the opportunity to enroll full or part-time in community or technical colleges while earning both high school and college credit. Statewide participation in Running Start has increased from 3,350 students in 1992 to 13,000 by the year 2000. Approximately nine percent of Washington’s eligible high school students take part in Running Start. According to data processor Sandy Iversen, 65 Emerald Ridge students participate in Running Start. The Washington State Office of

the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) establishes an average figure for each student enrolled in a school district, based upon educational program, special needs programs, transportation, school lunch funding, etc. When a student transfers to a university, community college or technical school through Running Start, all but roughly seven percent of this per-student funding goes with the student to cover enrollment costs and the services rendered to the student by the faculty at that respective institution. The 2000-2001 financial reports generated by OSPI reflect a mean allotment, per student, of $4,025. On average, $3,824 of the per-student funding went to Running

Start during the same academic year. Although currently enrolled high school students don’t have to pay the enrollment fees required for any other student to attend the Running Start institutions, they do pay for their textbooks and other fees such as parking, etc. Because taxpayer dollars fund both the public high schools and post-high institutions, the statewide savings to taxpayers and parents was over $50.5 million last year, because taxpayers paid only once to support Running Start students in both high school and college. In essence, a student can achieve four years of education while the state only pays for two years. Since Running Start offers a college-level education while students

are still in high school, the program has attracted many highly capable students. “[Students who] sign up for Running Start are students who are very independent, goal driven for a specific objective and concerned about saving money on college tuition,” PSD Secondary Education Director Carolyn Stella said. According to Stella, the Puyallup School District has applied for a state grant to fund the development of several programs to help the district enhance student programming. This includes the adoption of a long-range educational plan for the district and a “Highly Capable Program Institute” scheduled for tomorrow at Rogers High School from 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

( ( S P E A K O U T ) ) THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST COMPILED FROM THE OPINIONS OF RUNNING START PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MICHELLE MCDONOUGH, KARI FRAGA, SHAUN NESTOR, BREANNE HARDTKE AND NICK STEELE.

- PRO Students get to meet new people of various ages Students save money– earn credits for high school and college simultaneously

COMPILED BY VICKI MEDLOCK//JAGWIRE

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Student shares experience with Running Start This probably sounds nerdy to gree that will transfer to a four-year some people, but since I was 10 years university while still attending high old I couldn’t wait to attend college. school. I am excited to be a student “College” always sounded so official in the Running Start program because and grown up. And I never would these two years of college are coming have thought that I would be attend- to me tuition free. The costs that I ing college as a have to pay injunior in high clude books and a school. But I am, registration fee, and it is official, but I do not have and I love it. to pay as much as I attend the if I were to attend Running Start a university right program at Pierce after high school. Community ColIn addition, lege, which gives this program has high school stuallowed me to ERIN HARMAN dents the opporhave a pretty norREPORTER tunity to take colmal high school lege courses that count for high school experience. I can take high school as as well as college credits. Currently I well as college classes, which actually have accumulated 15 college credits, enhances my social life. In fact, it is and received credits for one year of now more interesting than it has ever high school English and a semester been. At Pierce, there is a student of social studies credits in two col- democracy, a school publication, and lege quarters. school dances that Pierce students can Running Start is giving me the op- attend. Also, the age range of stution of completing an associates de- dents attending Pierce is much more

diverse. This gives me the opportunity to learn how to cooperate with others who are not in the same peer group as I am. Since attending Pierce College, I have learned so much about interacting with others that I normally would not, through shared classes. The courses provided for students through the Running Start program are pretty fast paced which pushes independent study and responsibility. Because the students attending Pierce are pretty much paying for their education, the teachers generally do not show any sympathy for students who don’t turn in work or who skip class. If late or absent, Pierce College does not call to report your absences. And generally, after skipping a certain number of classes, students are considered to be out of the class and receive no credits for that course. So, although attending college as a high school student does have its perks, responsibility and self-discipline is required. Also, Running Start allows such devoted students interested in spe-

OPINION | CON

cific careers to attend classes that will enable them to attain transferable degrees and credits, while gaining experience in a parttime job that corresponds with their fields of interest. This is a great opportunity for those who truly know what they want to do, and want a bit of a head start. Altogether, the Running Start program has given me a more interesting high school experience than I ever thought possible, by allowing me to grow intellectually and socially. I am thankful for the opportunity presented to me, and I am looking forward to graduation when I will be holding my high school diploma in one hand, and my Arts and Sciences degree in the other.

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Running Start detracts from high school experience Undeniably there are benefits to end of both is to earn college credit, the Running Start program. Finan- why not do it in a high school envicial as well as academic incentives pro- ronment suited for and created to vide enough motivation for serve high school students? Most colleges, many students to particularly the choose the Runacademically elite, ning Start path. have an expressed However, in preference for AP many aspects, credit over comleaving high munity college school devalues courses. the educationIn short, there al process. is no way that Without a someone is going doubt, many of SHEA AHNA to take their Pierce the courses ofREPORTER College English fered at Pierce and other community colleges are not as 101 credit and knock on the gates of academically challenging as those of- Stanford and expect to be treated with fered through the AP programs at academic equality as one who earns a high schools. And since the desired four or a five on the AP composition test.

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One of the invaluable facets of the high school experience is the forging of permanent friendships and relationships, one concept exemplified and practiced by the Emerald Ridge advisory program. Widely divergent age groups as well as enlarged class sizes and more impersonal classroom environments at community colleges make this infinitely more difficult than in high school. One of the primary and most beneficial aspects of high school is destroyed. Extracurricular activities are also complicated. If for no other reason than logistical complexity, the participation in sports teams, clubs and classes that require time outside of school is difficult. As well as having to drive to and

from two campuses daily, the Run schedule juggling between two schools often leaves no par ning S t time for participation in the icipa tart high school activities. s t Assuredly, the Runexc colle e in tuden t a g e ning Start program is for Run pt in e/uni ny ac s may some people. The deciter t v col ersit iviti par ning sion to participate S leg e y c t in the program, iat act icipa tart amp s on s however, should not e s i t por us, the vitie e in tuden be taken lightly. t t a s Many of the grandhig same , but ny hi s may s. a g h s m est benefits of cho ctivi ay no h sch also high school are t o ol t defeated or and y at b comp ol et o destroyed, thus col leg th th e in detracting from e e l the experience eve ls. of education as a whole.

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( ( S P E A K O U T ) ) THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST COMPILED FROM THE OPINIONS OF RUNNING START PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MICHELLE MCDONOUGH, KARI FRAGA, SHAUN NESTOR, BREANNE HARDTKE AND NICK STEELE.

- PRO Students get to meet new people of various ages Students save money– earn credits for high school and college simultaneously

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Students gain self-motivation by discovering the need for motivation in this program

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COMIC NO 13 WRITTEN BY RICK BERGH AND JACK STAHOVIAK STARRING RICK BERGH, JACK STAHOVIAK, NATHAN JENDRICK AND SHEA AHNA

VE I D & M I W S

Meanwhile... YES-MAN, you know WHAT? No.

And what about the CULMINATING PROJECT? I trust NO STUDENTS have MANAGED to STAY CAUGHT UP on DEADLINES...

I think WORLD WEEK went PRETTY WELL. EXCEPT for the CLASS that was STUCK in the UPSTAIRS BATHROOM because we RAN OUT OF SPACE, that is.

YES, yes IT WAS...

Those POOR PEOPLE... Wasn’t that MR. BAHZ’S CLASS?

HAH!

What about his PARTNER in HEROISM... POWER-MAN?

That’s right, I...

ONE student HAS turned in ALL HIS PAPERWORK. It’s, ah... JOHN DOE.

Well, ACTUALLY...

ANONYMOUS!

WHAT, did SOMEBODY PARK in the STUDENT OF THE MONTH SPOT?

MAYBE they should WRITE a RESOLUTION about it!

No, some of my STUDENTS have STARTED TURNING IN PAPERS for their CULMINATING PROJECTS!

YOU TOLD HIM that being a HERO during the SCHOOL DAY doesn’t COUNT as COMMUNITY SERVICE!

ADMINISTRATOR, we have a PROBLEM!

Well, WHAT do you RESOLVE we do about it?

You aren’t HELPING them, ARE YOU?

I say we should HAVE THEM turn in ANOTHER HUNDRED NOTECARDS for their RESEARCH!

Whereas...

NO, of COURSE NOT!

I was just THINKING... MAYBE we could SET some of the STUDENTS BACK IN THEIR WORK if there was ANOTHER STUDENT COLLECTING THEIR PAPERS...

GOOD IDEA!

Like a TEACHER’S AIDE? One who HAPPENS to “MISPLACE” THINGS?

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And someone who is CAUGHT UP IN ALL HIS WORK.

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> SENIOR STATS < 60% OF SENIORS FEEL THAT THEY ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK TOWARD GRADUATION 37% HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO COLLEGES

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14% OF THEM HAVE ALREADY BEEN ACCEPTED TO A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY 8% DO NOT INTEND TO PURSUE COLLEGE 75% HAVE THEIR CULMINATING PROJECT PLANS 22% HAVE TURNED IN THEIR CULMINATING PROJECT HOURS

GARLAN AND SHARLA MCCOY NOT ONLY SHARE A SPECIAL BOND AS BROTHER AND SISTER, BUT THEY ALSO SHARE THE SAME PASSION FOR SHOOTING HOOPS. HAVING INHERITED A

JANUARY 2002/UNOFFICIAL ADVISORY POLL

LOVE FOR BASKETBALL FROM THEIR FAMILY, THIS SIBLING TEAM ENCOURAGES EACH

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Pepper’s

The Art Institute of Seattle will be available in the career center during all three Jags, Tues., Feb. 12.

DECA is sponsoring the Valentine’s Day dance Thurs., Feb. 14. All proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation. With the theme of Mardi Gras, the dance will take place in the Commons from 811 p.m.

(253) 841-4247

As a scholarship fundraiser for seniors, PRIDE is holding a sweetheart dinner dance for parents only, Fri., Feb. 15.

Mon., Feb. 25 is the first day of tryouts for all spring sports.

Progress reports will be distributed through advisory Thurs. and Fri., Feb. 27-28.

Volunteers are needed for the Pope Elementary Carnival, Fri., March 8, from 6-9 p.m.

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A SEBASTIAN GRAND SALON

3806 9th St. SW #A, Puyallup (across from the South Hill Mall)

OTHER BOTH ON THE COURT AND IN LIFE. ACCORDING TO THE PAIR, EVERYONE IN

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