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Dreary days at Sunny Sky

unny Sky’s Animal Rescue Hospital and Shelter in downtown Puyallup fell on hard times when they were nearly forced off of the property due to some confusion on whether the owners needed to pay property taxes or not. Fortunately, the animal shelter was able to pay off one year’s worth of their property tax within only a few months through donations from citizens of the Puyallup area. “In March, we were supposed to be exempted [from property taxes], but the mortgage company said we weren’t able to,” said

vice president and adoption coordinator Sharon Ward. Ward also put to rest any rumors that were spread throughout the months about the shelter’s supposed closing. “We’re still in operation, but we’re not closing,” said Ward. Since the building was built back in the 1940’s, the building the shelter is located in has broken down over time, and the renovations that it would take to fix the issues would be too high of a cost. Ward doesn’t want to move too far away from their current

Running Start on own to stay up to date

n the midst of graduation, senior boards, culminating project, and prom, it is important that Running Start students communicate with the high school. Students will need to know dates, times, locations, and more for many upcoming events. When registering for Running Start, students may remember signing a yellow contract, agreeing that they and their parent or guardian understand that the communication through the high school is mainly your responsibility. With each parents’ and students’ initial before the statement, the contract states,“I am responsible for obtaining information about dates, timelines, procedures, and orders (i.e. culminating project, caps, gowns, announcements, college applications) when I am a senior.” Counselors understand that obtaining this information can be tough in some situations, though, so they have created several other ways to keep Running Start students involved. The students have an option to either stay in their advisory at Emerald Ridge, or opt-out of it. If you decide to opt-out, you agree to more terms, stating that you are responsible to retrieving information on your own and are placed in an online advisory for attendance purposes. However, some counselors still stay in touch

location, though, due to the clientele in Puyallup. “We’ve built up clients over the years,” said Ward. “We want to stay close to where we’re at.” Sunny Sky’s is now fundraising for minor renovations to the shelter such as adding a clinic and making surgeries cheaper for clients. { Sarah Barker - Photo Editor }

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with the students divided into their category. Guidance counselor Katie Hager uses email as her prime source of communication. “[I can] group email my Running Start students regarding Emerald Ridge registration or portfolio information. [Counselors] do our best to communicate via email, but we also tell Running Start students that information gathering is their responsibility,” Hager said. Though not all counselors group emails for the students originally in their category, “Remind 101” text messages are available. “Once a year Ms. McMullen will send out invites for students to sign up. [Remind 101] will send approximately two to ten texts a year. McMullen can give you the access code that you send in through your phone,” Morton said. Although Emerald Ridge is still in their trial year for this new feature, Morton believes that it will be a lot more used in the future. Another method of communication is the Ridgelines Newsletter, sent to students’ parent/guardian via email every two months. To contact either counselor, email one of them or stop by the Career and Counseling Center. { Sarah Allen - A&E Editor }

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Robotics team prepares diligently for the FIRST Robotics Competition. Advisor and para-educator Paul Baxter assists his team in certain parts of their building process, but chiefly leaves the learning experience up to the Jagbots.

‘Bot to the top Jagbots are only team at robotics competition to successfully climb pyramid

he Emerald Ridge robotics team, also known as the Jagbots, hasn’t been around long. The club was created by a former Emerald Ridge staff member, but is now advised by paraeducator Paul Baxter. Every year, the team works to prepare for an annual competition. This year, the FIRST Robotics Competition (FCR) was held at Central Washington University, in Ellensburg, Washington. In the competition, the Jagbots competed in a ladder climb. The task was to climb up a seven foot pyramid, but during the climb the team encountered complications. While the robot ascended up the pyramid, a shaft in the motor broke. Due to this, the Jagbots were forced to take the robot down from the pyramid to make a quick 20 minute repair. Working together, they replaced the motor with the pieces they had on hand. After repairs the Jagbots faced the pyramid a second time and were the only team that succeeded in the seven foot climb and placed seventh out of the 50 teams in the competition. “The first moment that our robot made it all the way to the top, the

crowd had never seen [that happen] and started cheering. For me, that was cool,” said senior Amanda Vannoy. Senior John Adamson was very proud of his team, and is leaving this year content with what they have accomplished. Adamson has been a part of the Jagbots all throughout his high school career, and was awarded Dean’s List, for the second consecutive year. The Dean’s List is the highest recognition given in the robotics program. “There were two students selected from every team. I guess it’s the highest award you can get in the competition. They seem to think I can lead,” said Adamson. The Jagbots have had a successful season and are looking forward to next year. As the seniors leaving, the team is also looking forward to all the new members. With the new members the Jagbots are hoping to go farther in the robotics competitions than they ever have. { Cheyenne Reeves - Reporter }

ASL team wins again B

ell Dash, the district-wide annual competition between ASL students of ER, Rogers, and PHS, held at Rogers, came and went April 19 with yet another victory for the Jags. The competition is a game where students are on teams for their schools, one student of the same knowledge level from each school goes up at a time, the ASL teachers sign a word, and the students write the word on the board. The first one to dash to the bell and ring it wins their school a point. “Bell dash is mostly a vocabulary game played between teams,” said ASL teacher Jessica Mattson.

There are two games of Bell Dash played throughout the year. There is the district competition, between ASL classes from high schools through the district, and the school competition, between Mattson’s and ASL teacher Mitchell Noll’s classes. “It was cool and fun to see everyone competing against each other in something they love, and being able to interact and speak with the deaf students and teachers that were there,” said junior Mary Bassett. PHS didn’t have any student representation, so it was only between Rams and Jags. At district Bell Dash there is a trophy that the winning school takes for the year

and every year they bring it back to the competition and it goes home with the winning school of that year. The Jags’ victory means that the trophy resides at least until next year at ER. “Bell dash was a lot of fun,” said junior Leah Witting. “It was really interesting to see the schools competing to their highest ability. I’m impressed that there were deaf students and teachers there and that we were still able to win. It makes you really appreciate what our teachers are able to teach us.” { Allison Hust - Reporter }

Brief Boxers WIAA/WEA WASHINGTON STATE SOLO COMPETITION Second Place for: Bassoon - Katie Sheerer Viola - Grant Riecke Third Place for: Tenor Sax - Max Whitney Tuba - Andrew Rink NSPA/JEA SPRING NATIONAL CONVENTION Honorable Mention in: Student Life Photos - Emily Bayer Commentary Writing - Brynn Adams Feature Writing - Claire Benson Advertising Design - Sarah Allen Excellent in: Portraits - Brianne Campbell Newspaper Portfolio - Sarah Barker DECA NATIONALS Semi-finals - Megan Cuddie and Cameron Powers STATE MATHEMATICS COMPETITION 12th Place in Division 1 State Team Problem - Brandon Fox, Chase Mortenson, Jessica Beals Tied for 9th in Division 1 State Topical Team - Amisha Parikh, Chase Mortensen, Liam Williams { Brett Connelly - Reporter }

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At the firing line Sophomore Megan Yerton takes up a bow

rchery has always been a sport for the skilled. Requiring a keen eye, intense focus, and numerous calculations, each shot requires the archer to know every factor that could influence their shot. Sophomore Megan Yerton, a member of the Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) and archery team Blackhawk, continues this tradition at JOAD and other sponsored junior archery competitions when she moves to the firing line. “I try not to think about the competition,” Yerton said. “I just focus on shooting.” Beginning in 2011, Yerton started shooting with her family at Skookum Archery Club in South Hill. She says she was first introduced to the bow and arrow by her extended family. “I always had an interest [in archery], but I never really got into it until after [my family] took me out shooting. Now I really like it,” Yerton said. Yerton says her introduction to archery was brief, and that she started practice sessions with almost no prior experience. “It was kind of overwhelming. Since I went with family, they just gave me a bow and said shoot,” Yerton said. After a few practice sessions using the bows at Skookum, Yerton purchased her own Hoyt’s Olympic recurve bow, a traditionally styled bow that requires the shooter to shoot off of instinct rather than using compensatory technology provided on modern bows. She says that this is the way she prefers to shoot. “I shot compound for a month, but I didn’t like it,”

Yerton said. After a few rounds at the practice range, Yerton went on to join Team Blackhawk, a local archery team specialized for young archers who are beginning to venture into competition shooting. Yerton says that the team is small, and that everyone is very friendly. Eventually, the team invited Yerton to shoot with them at a state competition. Competitions and tournaments are arranged with several categories of competition. Different age brackets shoot in firing lines, where half or all of the archers fire in unison at individual targets placed at different ranges. Yerton’s longest shot is 60 meters. “I thought it was really cool,” Yerton said. “I really loved shooting [in the tournament] even though I was terrible.” Since then, Yerton’s shooting has improved substantially, and she contends that even though she occasionally fires an inaccurate shot, she does not let it get in the way of the rest. “My coach [Will Zeober] says that every arrow is a new game. [You] can’t give up on your first shot,” Yerton says. Yerton is now ranked 58 nationally in the Cadet Female score, which has over 100 teenage archers, and placed third in state in a competition six months ago. She says that she still has room for improvement. Yerton currently practices weekly with her team, and trains for three tournaments coming up in the summer. { Doug Mayovsky - Copy Editor }

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Hardy brothers’ baseball Jags fight for state careers come to a halt ER baseball continues to strive for a spot at state

or an athlete, success is dependent upon winning, and winning is dependent upon motivation, and more aptly, self motivation. Motivation has led these students to create a strong baseball season. The talent of many players helped to pull off the challenges they had to overcome to administer an amazing season. JV’s season finished strong, and Varsity is going to playoffs, hoping to make it to the final sixteen teams standing, and then state. Varsity packed their bags for the end of season playoffs to Art Crate Field on Thur. May 2. Emerald Ridge defeated Kentridge with a close final score of 7 to 6. Needing to win one game before losing two, to advance to state,

teamwork was very critical. “Trust and belief is what teamwork is. Its the ability to be comfortable with your team members. we all see each other as one big family,” junior Christian Gillbert said. Advancing in the playoffs, they went to Bellarmine High school to play against South Kitsap where they lost 5 to 1. To reach these goals the players have to pull together and apply all skills and knowledge they have learned throughout the season. “We study during practice and we are tested during games,” head baseball coach,Tim Spears said. { Ellie Luzzi - Reporter }

pring 2010 was an unforgettable time for sophomore Jacob Hardy.

He took the field suited up to play catcher , one step away from his team being in the finals. He catches the ball and as he throws the ball to first base, he hears a pop; his throw caused his growth plate to pop out of place and move around in his elbow. “[It was like] a gunshot to the elbow,” Jacob said. Doctors told him it was just a minor fracture and to let it heal. After two years Jacob went to Florida to see The New York Yankees sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews. He told Jacob that he has seen the worst of the worst, and his elbow is definitely the worst. “He didn’t want to tell me everything will be alright, because he wanted me to expect the worst,” Jacob said. A doctor will see an athlete’s growth plate pop out of the elbow once in a twenty five year career. “I want to go to the major leagues but when someone tells you that you can’t, it shatters your dreams,” Jacob said.

Though he thought his career has come to an end, Jacob still has a successful future planned for himself. Jacob’s older brother senior Alex Hardy thought he lost his future and dreams in just one pitch. June 3rd 2012 in Bellevue Washington Alex took the mound to pitch; he threw the ball and heard a sudden snap, he was taken out of the game right away. Alex ruptured his ulnar collateral ligament, which means he needed Tommy John surgery right away. Tommy John surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction, is a surgical procedure in which the ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body. The procedure is common among professional athletes in several sports. “Even though this is the toughest thing that has ever happened to me, at the same time it’s one of the most memorable moments in my life. One day I will look back on these days and remember it will be one of the biggest challenges I overcame,” Alex said. { Kaitlyn Moriarty - Reporter }

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Jags Soccer New year kicks new routines Jaguar boys’ soccer team battles their way through the season and earn spot in SPSL playoffs

fter a rough start Jaguar soccer aims for state. Injuries put a few players out of the game for much of the season, but morale still runs high. With much shown improvement, the team lands a spot in the SPSL playoffs after winning enough games to reach fourth in the league. Varsity has shown steady improvement since the start of the season with growing team work and recoveries from most of the injured players. “As a team we are progressing,” junior Diego Ventura said, one of the team captains. “We [have] changed more to trusting each other and being able to work with what we have to become beast.” Despite the injuries to a few of the senior players Ventura believes that the team in general has become more competitive. “The team’s goal is to get to state and do well there,” senior Luke Munizza said. [The team was able to win four games, losing two and tieing for another two.] (need to verify an unknown game.) “The season went pretty good after we recovered from injuries and stopped Federal Way from being undefeated,” Ventura said. { Chase Charaba - Reporter }

ance team has beaten down the competition these past few years, and shown off their moves by going to the state championships last year. Some on the team, however, are sad to leave. Senior Leah Wilson said the team has helped build up her confidence over the years. “[Dance team] has definitely made my high school experience,” Wilson said. Wilson also said that she would continue dancing after high school and said that she wanted to come back as either a judge in the dance competitions, or as a coach for the Emerald Ridge Dance Team. However, being a coach for the Dance Team can be a daunting task placed before the coaches as well as the teammates. Jenni Muehlenbruch, coach for the past eight years for dance team,

loved seeing the team collaborate and have fun. Though she has certain goals that she expects the team to live up to. “I want them to work hard, and work together as a team,” Muehlenbruch said. Muehlenbruch also expects more out of them than just being a dancers, he wants them to be successful on and off the team. “What we really want them to do is be a good student by having them keep their grades up,” Muehlenbruch said. Junior Chelsey Corpuz, along with the rest of the team, is excited for the new season to begin. { Sarah Barker - Reporter }

Cheer leaps into competitions

he Emerald Ridge cheerleading team is changing. Next year the team will be increasing their size and participating in competitions. The team is going from just 18 girls to 28. “62 tried out and [28] made it,” senior Haellie Ziegler said. So far the team has only cheered at sporting events and assemblies; next year they will continue to do this but will also be competing at cheerleading competitions. These competitions will be held for high school cheerleading teams all across Washington. This year has was a confusing one for the cheerleaders. Getting a new coach in the middle of the year was a hard transition for some cheerleaders. “With the new coach it is more organized than having no coach at all.” Haellie Ziegler said.

Next year’s new cheerleaders are excited for the changes taking place. “I have a lot of school spirit and the competitions are a good way to show it,” junior Katie Walton said. But will having a larger team effect the teams performance? “It’ll be interesting with a bigger team. A bigger team is a good and a bad thing, it’s harder to get things done with a bigger team, they’ll really have to focus,” senior Rylee Stewart said. Although most everyone is excited to see a new team cheering on our school and taking place in competitions, it still may be sad to see our senior cheerleaders leave this year. “It’s bittersweet, it’s sad for the seniors to no longer be a part of the team, but its time to move on,” Haellie Ziegler said. Although our former cheerleaders will be missed by many, students are eager to see the changes taking place with next years cheerleaders. { Savannah Todd - Reporter }

Too fast to be seen

oftball is a sport that requires endurance, strength, and speed. One of the captains, senior Meagan Hendrix, has shined in her overall performance as a captain and a teamplayer. The position that Hendrix plays is Pitcher. She’s a left-handed pitcher, and this is not too common in softball. She got into the sport because of her older sibling. She started participating in the sport when she was eight years old, beginning with tee-ball. “My brother, Zach, played for Emerald Ridge. I just went to the games. I’m a visual learner, so I saw it and I liked it,” Hendrix said. Unlike most would think, Hendrix isn’t a born athlete. She didn’t instantly become a Pitcher. “I have worked very hard for a very long to be where I’m at today. I was actually told when I was 10 to quit. The coach told me to just stick to piano,” Hendrix said. From that Hendrix decided that she wasn’t going to stop what she loved

because of one person that told her she couldn’t do it. “[The hardest thing to overcome] was mental toughness because negativity is very contagious and it’s easy to let negative thoughts invade your mind,” Hendrix said. Some words that kept Hendrix to keep going and try harder were “You determine your own fate.” Nothing will stop Hendrix from achieving her goals in life. She has tremendous support from her family whom she mentions she’s really close to. “My grandparents come to every game, and sit right in the front,” Hendrix said. Hendrix was chosen with her other team member senior Santy Sanchez as best fit for the captain position. “[Skills involved in being captain are] being organized, and being uplifting to your teammates,” Hendrix said. It wasn’t until Hendrix got into highschool that she realized she was good enough. “I’ve been told ‘no’ many times. I’ve

been told I’d never be good enough for Division 1 Softball,” Hendrix said. “People who told me no, it really pushed me harder to prove them wrong.” Division 1 Softball is the best of the best. These girls play in the Women’s College World Series that take place every year in Oklahoma City. Hendrix recently got a scholarship to Portland State University, home of the Vikings. She also got accepted to The University of Washington but turned it down for Portland State. This year, the lady jags are undefeated and if they keep fighting like they have been all season, they will be headed to state. Pitchers go through the most rigorous treatment throughout the game. It’s strenuous on the arm and also on the leg. “I mainly don’t even think, I’m so focused. I usually don’t even know what’s going on [around me],” Hendrix said. { Asha Taft - Features Editor/EdBoard }

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Editor-in-Chief/Focus Editor................................Virginia Van Keuren Athletics Editor/EdBoard..............................................Claire Benson Features Editor/Ed Board....................................................Asha Taft News Editor...................................................................Brynn Adams Opinion Editor...................................................................Levi Dodd Arts & Entertainment Editor..............................................Sarah Allen The Beat Editor............................................................Krista Riccardi Copy Editor................................................................Doug Mayovsky Photography & Graphics Editor........................................Sarah Barker Student Life Editor.......................................................Grace Amsden Reporters....................................................................Chase Charaba ......................................................................................Allison Hust ........................................................................................Ellie Luzzi ................................................................................Kaitlyn Moriarty ......................................................................................Anna Palmer ..................................................................................Austin Roberts ..................................................................................Haven Thomas ...................................................................................Brett Connelly ..................................................................................Erica Reynolds .................................................................................Alexander Salas ..................................................................................Savannah Todd ...............................................................................Cheyenne Reeves Adviser...........................................................................Kevin Smyth The Very Fine Print Editorial Mission As a limited forum, JagWire exercises student expression rights under the jurisdiction of the Puyallup School District. We pursue an unbiased truth while maintaining the highest journalistic integrity. Our top priority is to enhance society by observing, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment so we can serve as an outlet for student expression. Letters Policy JagWire will accept unsolicited copy from students, staff and community members. Only signed and dated letters with address and phone number from community members, or grade level from students, will be accepted. Letters should be limited to 300 words and will be published as space is available. All letters are the sole opinion of the writers, and the staff reserves the right to edit any letter for space and/or clarity. We will not publish material that may substantially disrupt the school process. Letter to the editor may be submitted by mailing them to JagWire c/o Emerald Ridge High School or emailing them. Advertising Mission JagWire publication 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 will not be accepted (WIAA 18.20.0 and 18.20.1). The staff will not accept advertising that is racist, sexist or illegal for high school students. Advertisements do not necessarily reflect the views, endorsements, and/or positions of the staff of JagWire, student body, faculty, administration, or school board. Corrections JagWire staff values accuracy in every aspect of our publication. We wish to correct the errors that we do make and extend an apology for any inconvenience to our readership. If you believe that we have made an error, please contact us at: erhs.jagwire@gmail.com.

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Front Cover Photo Illustration The cover photograph was taken by junior Doug Mayovsky. Junior Ellie Luzzi posed for Mayovsky.

n the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting last Indiana recently decided to scale back a similar December in Newtown, Connecticut, gun control law that make it the first state to require an armed and gun rights are pressing issues. Now the staff member at every public school. The law was very National Rifle Association is proposing that all public controversial and public opinion was not in favor of it. schools train and educate at least one staff member A Senate bill regarding gun control also recently failed with the use of a gun. to gain enough support. The Democrat-supported This seems a bit ridiculous to me. Is this really what bill would have required background checks on guns society has to resort to? Has purchased at gun shows. These shows our world become this unsafe? are allowed to continue to sell guns he answers lie without background checks. What School shootings like the ones at Sandy Hook, Virginia Tech, not in the schools if the person buying the gun has a and Columbine have brought criminal history? Doesn’t matter, gun control to the forefront themselves but in gun they still get the gun to go out and of political debate. The most commit more crimes. control laws recent, Sandy Hook, left twentyThese same people could end up six dead. There needs to be starting the next school shooting. stronger background checks on Having an armed staff member at firearms. Stronger background checks will prevent each school could help prevent another mass shooting those who buy guns from gun shows from walking away at a school, but is it the answer? No. with a gun without proper training and checks. The answers lie not in the schools themselves, Sandy Hook prompted President Barack Obama to but in gun control laws. Background checks should push on with tougher gun control laws, which has seen be required for all who are buying guns, even at gun great retaliation and panic as citizens rush to buy guns. shows. Those who own guns should go through classes However, the proposal said nothing about banning and learn proper safety procedures and care for guns. guns. It aimed to increase and improve background This would prevent children from getting their hands checks. But Obama isn’t the only one with a proposal. on guns, and would create a society knowledgeable The NRA- backed National School Shield Task Force about gun safety. released a report on Apr. 2 concerning their proposal. According to the 225 page report, school resource { Chase Charaba - Reporter } officers at schools reduced the burden of local deputies who have to stop in when there is violence. Having a permanent- armed staff member will increase school security. However, having stronger gun control laws and background checks will eliminate this need for extra security.

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Local shelters provide help for teenagers, but none specifically for students

hat if one day your parents told you to get minors in Pierce County. out of the house and never come back, or “Those 60 are even the kids who have actually for some reason, stayed in school. Many you no longer had a place to don’t end up at school,” live. Your friend’s parents aving no shelter for said Puyallup Homeless don’t want you around or Coalition Chairperson, youth you’re just too embarrassed unaccompanied Paula Anderson. to ask them for a place to stay. personally Along with sheltering is an issue What would you do? Where unaccompanied youth everywhere not just comes some obvious legal would you go? Currently, there are no issues. However, one of uyallup emergency shelters in Pierce the main reasons for not oy cdonald olunteer allowing unaccompanied County for a homeless youth without parents, known as oordinator for hoenix minors in is for the safety of an unaccompanied youth. that individual. ousing Where do they end up? They “It’s a tricky slope. could be “couch surfing,” You want to keep them from friend to friend, sleeping outside, or some even separated from the adults because you don’t know trading sex for a place to live. everyone’s business in a homeless shelter,” said “Having no shelter [for unaccompanied youth] Anderson. personally, is an issue everywhere, not just Puyallup,” Although it’s true that many people in a shelter are said Joy Mcdonald, Volunteer Coordinator for perfectly fine, there are a few that could cause risks Phoenix Housing. for a minors. Where should they go then? The Puyallup Homeless Coalition reported 60 With no emergency shelters in Puyallup, a unaccompanied minors for 2013. This number gives Downtown Tacoma Housing program, called Puyallup the highest number of unaccompanied Shared Housing, will take in unaccompanied youth.

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I think it’s funny, sort of, that school is to prepare you for happen beyond our control. Maybe it is their fault, and maybe life - but nothing can prepare you for homelessness. Just to it’s not, but I don’t always just accuse them.” avoid it,” junior Chloe Caldwell said. Caldwell, looking at the problem with the eyes of one who Caldwell, who was homeless off and on for four years during understands and is willing to offer the benefit of the doubt, junior high and part of high school, has gone through and come often didn’t receive that same kindness. out the other side of a hardship that many people will never have “I didn’t think [being homeless] was a big deal until people to endure - but one that many will and currently are, as well. treated me like it was. I didn’t really have to tell people for it “Before you actually experience it, you have thoughts about to spread around,” Caldwell said. “People here didn’t seem to it. You see that person on the street but you never know about mind as much, but they also didn’t know. I don’t know how they them because you don’t ask,” Caldwell said. would have reacted if they had.” It was night. Caldwell and her mom had just gotten her baby Many people at her previous school stopped sitting with brother back from her brother’s father who had kidnapped him her during lunch and in class, and would avoid her in the halls. a week previous. They’d dealt with unhelpful police officers They didn’t understand, but that doesn’t make the way she was that tried to tell her mom that she couldn’t take care of her own treated excusable. son, and now Caldwell could hear her mom and her brother’s “A lot of people take what they have for granted. It’s dad yelling at each other. She hurried around, grabbing her ridiculous - your parents won’t always be there to take care backpack with just a few pairs of clothes, her brother’s diaper of things for you. They’ve stopped treating it like a privilege. bag, and whatever else she could get ready so that they’d be They’ve stopped seeing phones and cars as luxuries,” she said. prepared to leave as soon as they could. “Not a lot of kids know what After a long and difficult time of saving it’s like to be hungry; not a lot money, they had plane tickets and could t was really hard having my of them appreciate that they finally leave. Her mom’s friend from don’t have to. I hope that they four month old brother live his don’t go through what I did, work picked them up to drive them to the airport. As they drove away, her brother first four months in a shelter but I hope they grow wise.” safe and asleep in his carseat next to her, After the struggles they junior hloe aldwell she looked at the St. Johns River and went through, Caldwell holds never wanted to see it again. her younger brother and “No matter how beautiful [the river] was,” Caldwell said. “It’s mom close. She had to help her mom find a job and be there something that I would never want to go back to.” emotionally for her, as well. They were only allowed to live in the shelter they stayed in for “[It was really hard] having my four-month-old brother live his 3 months at a time, because there are people who take advantage first four months in a shelter,” she said. of the system. Despite how difficult of a time Caldwell has had, she doesn’t “It’s not a privilege to live in a shelter,” Caldwell said. “But regret the experience and understanding for her fellow people some still abuse it.” that it has given her. Having lived that life, however, she doesn’t Not everyone in a shelter, whether it’s a domestic abuse shelter want anyone else to have to go through the same thing. like the one to which she and her mom had to flee, or any other “If you know you’re going to put yourself in a position where sort of program to help those with unfortunate circumstances, you’re going to be vulnerable,” Caldwell said. “Make sure you is just living off the system. have a way out that won’t result in being homeless.” “It’s not always because of drugs or alcohol abuse,” she said. “It’s not always that way. It’s not always their fault. Things { Brynn Adams - News Editor }

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Emergency shelters don’t offer services to homeless teenagers, yet the number of homeless children has doubled in the last five years.

11 percent have been homeless.

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{ Out of 310 surveys } { Poll by Virginia Van Keuren }

41 percent of those who have been homeless stayed at a friend’s house. 13 percent were on the street, and 13 percent were in a car.

{ Photo by Sarah Barker }

Bringing awareness to teen homelessness magine having to sleep in the car in a parking lot, or be a “couch surfer” and stay at a friends house every night. Or imagine having to stay at a hotel, motel, garage, homeless shelter, or in a most extreme case, out on the street. The reality of teen homelessness is that its a growing issue. Approximately 1.7 million teens are affected by it. Nearly 40 percent of homeless people in the United States are under 18 years old, according to the Covenant House Organization. There are currently about ten students that are homeless at Emerald Ridge who have reported it to the staff, but not every student will report it. “The number is constantly changing,” said principal Brian Lowney. “It’s usually between half a dozen and two dozen.” In recent years, there has been a ‘spike’ in the number of teen

15 percent knows a homeless student.

homelessness, as Lowney claims, due to the economy. There In the Puyallup School District, featured in a District news are a variety of causes to teen homelessness, which can include article, one Rogers High School teen hid in the closet of his unaffordable housing, job loss, and being kicked out of the friend’s bedroom, and his friend had to sneak in food to avoid house. A conflict at home can lead to his parents finding out. running away from home. One of the ways homeless he number is constantly ABC News reported that a teenage girl teens are helped is with the t s usually between McKinney-Vento Homeless named Rebecca went “couchsurfing” changing to different friends houses for months half a dozen and two dozen Assistance Act which ensures because she didn’t get along with her these students will be principal rian owney mom’s boyfriend. In another case, a protected and have an equal 17-year-old teen named George lived in a opportunity. Special services tree for two weeks because he had nowhere to go. Another teen are offered such as free public education, free lunch, clothing, girl named Taylor ran away from home and to the streets at 13 school supplies, and transportation. and began using drugs and alcohol. The issue of homeless teens is more common than we’re aware

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of. There are currently about 237 students who are affected by homelessness in the Puyallup School District, and about 27,390 in Washington, according to the McKinney-Vento Statistics. “I want students to know that it is okay at Emerald Ridge to be going through tough times,” Lowney said. “We have supports in place to assist students and families who have fallen on hard times or lost their homes. ERHS is a place that cares about each of you and will help ensure that you can get a quality education regardless of your living situation.” { Grace Amsden - Student Life Editor }

{ Illustration by Virginia Van Keuren }

The purpose of this issue is to bring awareness to student homelessness.

Helping Hand house

Address: 4321 2nd ST SW Puyallup, WA 98373 Phone: 253-848-6096 Hours: 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. This organization focuses primarily on family homelessness. To be a part of the program, you must have at least one minor with you. Although it does not specialize specifically in youth, it provides many resources and essentials for families that have youth. “We focus on ending homelessness for families,” said Director of Development, Jamie Anderson. “We are focusing on one family at a time.” Helping Hand House has programs for emergency housing, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and employment programs.

Armory Dinner

Address: 622 4th Ave SE Puyallup, WA Phone: 253-845-7508 (Puyallup Nazarene Church number) Hours: Monday- Friday. 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Every week day, St. Francis House rents the National Guard Armory’s facilities to prepare a meal for the Puyallup homeless. Crowds of homeless individuals and families come in to receive a warm meal for free. “We have 32 teams of people in the community that provides a meal and serves them,” said Sister Pat of St. Francis House. Any age is welcome. If you are in need of nourishing food and friendly company, stop by the armory every weekday from 5:30- 6:30.

YMCA Youth Investment Center Address: 115 2nd ST SE Puyallup, WA 98372 Phone: 253-840-1214 Hours: 2:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Although this center is not specifically for homeless youth, any kids from 7th grade- 12th grade are welcomed in without question. “We allow kids to come through the door no matter what their background is,” said Renne Gilliam, program director. “ We don’t ask if they’re homeless.” A few of things the center provides after school is homework support, games, computer lab, study space and fellowship. Weekly programs such as a youth group and game nights take place as well.

Mckinney-Vento Services

Homeless

Since 1978, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act has been protecting the rights of homeless students in public schools. It immediately enrolls a child, without any paperwork or shot records. Transportation is provided for the student to school, and they receive free lunch and breakfast. The schools will buy the child’s school supplies, school clothing and pay for medical services. The act assists in athletics fees and needed tutoring. { Anna Palmer - Reporter }

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Junior Chloe Caldwell endures hardships of homelessness for last four years

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41 percent of those who have been homeless stayed at a friend’s house. 13 percent were on the street, and 13 percent were in a car.

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Powerful voice of one student President of Speech and Debate Club, junior Laura Mandt goes to state

tudents sit silently preparing to speak, the gavel bangs on the table, commencing the debate to begin. The presiding officer stands. The floor opens up for motions. The bill is read, and junior Laura Mandt stands to argue the affirmative side of the bill. Voices fly at each other, counteracting each point, evaluating the bill at hand. The gavel knocks when time is up, everyone shakes hands, and tapping shoes and quiet murmurs fill up the silence. “We can be cut-throat in a round, we can attack each other, and after the round is done, we can be friends again,” Mandt said. Based off the U.S. congressional debates, students present three minute speeches. They choose from a variety of 26 topics presented for that month, from artificial intelligence to foreign affairs. Each session is two hours long. At the debate tournaments, one day equals three sessions. Most students go through more than five tournaments before making it to state. Mandt endured through only three tournaments, and championed in Congress, going to state at University of Puget Sound in March. Mandt’s passion is what she lives for; every friday and saturday is dedicated to speech and debate, a club she joined in ninth grade.

“My first experience was in eighth grade. My sister joined the team, and after play rehearsals, I would go to ER and watch how much fun my sister and the team had,” Mandt said. “However, I tend to try to do the opposite of what my sister does.” As President of the speech and debate team, Mandt describes debate as a natural part of her that breathes, a flowing type of rhythm to passionately speak for what she stands for in an alternative and uncommon form: political speeches. “I’ve always been argumentative and opinionated, so it comes naturally to me,” Mandt said. “I’m a fairly balanced debater. I like debating because it has both the aspects of theater and the competitiveness of debate.” Many categories exist in speech and debate club, which Mandt has experiences in. Not only does she currently do Congress, but she also did Public Forum, Interpretive Reading, Dramatic Interpretation, and Humorous Interpretation. Next year will be more focused on Congress and Impromptu. “Once I joined the team, it was really hard, and I went to do Public Forum. It was hard to debate on a topic that you first start off on one side, but at the end of the

discussion would have the opposite opinion of your original,” said Mandt. “It opened my eyes to different perspectives. The more information you have, the better decisions you make.” Mandt wasn’t always like this though, as active and voiceful as she is now. She wasn’t as social when she was younger. A problem she has is with dyslexia, migraines, and concussions. She has had nine concussions in the last five years. These were due to bike accidents, wall rammings, rock and cello bass hittings. This caused her back to be bent out of place, with the vertebrae misaligned, which in turns causes her migraines at least four times a week. “I have two types of migraines: one that I can almost function with sensitivity to light and lasts about two hours, while the other is so bad I can’t move. These are the worst,” Mandt said. The dyslexia doesn’t stop her love of words, as she continues to come up with tricks to counter the obstacles, such as knowing general letters and context clues. “It not who I am, it’s just part of who I am,” Mandt said. { Virginia Van Keuren - Editor-In-Chief } { Illustration by Asha Taft }

Open your mind to others

Day to day lives of students in special education classes

{ Haven Thomas- JagWire }

oday there are currently between 30-35 special needs students enrolled at Emerald Ridge, and with the hustle and bustle of the school day most of them go unnoticed by the rest of the school. In one wing there is a teacher named Brenda Schrader, and then five paraeducators, who assists with the students. Schrader has a son who is a special needs student as well. Though they seem different, the students in the special needs group do things the same as we do. They get dressed, they eat lunch, they go to school, and they go home and eat dinner like us. The students have a calendar which takes them through their morning, such as reciting the flag salute, ordering lunch, taking the attendance down to the office and then writing the date. After this, the teachers and paraeducators go on a walk with the students, then Schrader teaches their classes, and then the students do their jobs.

The subjects taught are math, reading, writing, and physical education. They are modified to fit the needs of the students and are usually taught in that order. The jobs consist of recycling, computer work, and even the student store. Kathy Alstead is a paraeducator who has been working with special needs kids all her life, and grew up with her older brother having down syndrome. “[Being a paraeducator is] one of the most rewarding jobs to do,” Alstead said. “Just to see each little step they do and [watching them] grow is a huge achievement to them, and to know that we get to see it and be apart of it is wonderful.” On Thursdays, a social meeting group is held where kids from the school can do group activities with the students in the special needs program and spend time with them one on one afterschool. It’s a chance for the teachers to take a little bit of a step back and let other students spend time with them. “The activities consist of art projects,

cooking projects, games so everybody is socializing. We even go to the plays that are put on by Mr. Tavern,” Schrader said. Usually special needs students stay in school until they are 21 unless they get other opportunities at a different school. One student who will get the opportunity to leave the school and move on to work on job skills is sophomore Jonathan Wood, whose favorite tv character is spongebob. He particularly likes doing the jobs at school such as raking, sweeping, and cleaning. His favorite person in his life is his dad. Senior Andrew Pratt likes to go for walks and play games with the other students in the social group meetings that happen on Thursdays. His favorite music to listen to is hip hop, and his favorite tv character is Scooby Doo. One of the jobs he likes to do is planting. He likes being around everybody at school, and his favorite person in his life is his mom. { Haven Thomas - Reporter }

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Photos shown above are of the homemade clothing created by Senior Kassie Zohn and Sophomore Regan Powers. Items include boot cuffs, scarves, cat collars, beanies, headbands, dresses, jeans, and shirts. Photos are courtesy of Zohn and Powers.

Handcrafted by designers Homemade fashions are an inexpensive way of keeping up with all the new trends

ashion is a way of expressing who you are and what you love by showing a piece of your personality through your clothing. Senior Kassie Zohn and sophomore Regan Powers have taken their fashion tastes and made it their own while saving money. Zohn has taken her talents from home to Facebook. She started her own page called Kassie Krochet, most of her followers are people from Emerald Ridge and relatives. Zohn’s items don’t just appeal to people, she also makes items for cats. She has made headbands, scarves, beanies, boot cuffs, blankets, and bow tie collars for cats. Zohn’s items are not gender specific. “I have made many things for boys such as hats and scarves, but none have asked for headbands yet,” Zohn said. Powers also creates her own clothes, but in a different way. She goes to thrift shops and finds clothes that would suit her look, but she then cuts them up into more of a bohemian style. Powers has shredded the bottoms of shirts, made skirts shorter

or into high lows, and has even made a dress into a bow top. Getting started to make your own clothes is not as challenging as it looks. Both Zohn and Powers got started by realizing that making clothes was something they were interested in and wouldn’t be too hard for them to do. Zohn got her start when she noticed her friend made her own scarves and they looked just like ones she paid tons of money for at stores. “Her scarves looked really nice and well done and I just thought to myself I could do that, “ Zohn said. Powers was at a trip to the thrift store with her mom to pick up some fabric when she saw all the clothes the thrift shop had to offer. She realized that some were actually ones she would wear after a little touch-up from her own style. “There were so many clothes, and a lot I actually liked,” Powers said. Coming up with the ideas to design is easy to do too. Powers and Zohn use the website Pinterest for help with a lot of their designs. Zohn also said she follows other crocheters on

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Pinterest to see what they are making and for new inspiration as well. “I’m always on Pinterest, looking up new ideas, or steps for something new I am making, or comparing my work to someone elses to see how I can improve,” Zohn said. Making your own clothing and clothing accessories isn’t just easy, it’s a money saver too. Zohn said she saves a lot of money by making her own scarves and hats because before she use to pay around 15 dollars for one scarf. Both girls are going to continue making their clothes and shopping thrifty instead of buying clothes because of the money they have been saving by going the more inexpensive route. “I have saved so much money, nothing is over two dollars when I go shopping. It’s such a cheap alternative. I will always shop this way, even though in the future I will have to tone down my style,” Powers said. { Krista Riccardi - Beat Editor }

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Almost, Maine almost here Emerald Ridge performs a romantic comedy starting May 16

t’s getting to be that time of year again. Flowers are blooming, sunglasses are being pulled out of the glove compartment and winter jackets are being folded and put away. It’s springtime again. Which also means the spring play is right around the corner. “It’s called Almost, Maine by John Cariani. It’s a series of different scenes that all focus on relationships that are at an almost point. They’re almost discovering their feelings for each other, almost engaged, almost breaking up for good. Each of the scenes are a different love story. Some are a happy love story and others are bitter sweet,” said drama teacher Chris Tavern. Tavern got inspiration to do this play from a friend

and fellow director who did Almost, Maine at Pacific Lutheran University last year. “He told me come see this play. ‘you’ll want to direct it.’ I laughed at him but he was right,” said Tavern. Senior Josh Bozich will be playing the role of Dave in the play. Bozich has been involved in previous plays and he is excited to share the morals of this play with his audience. “This show is all about the idea of love and relationships and it’s done in a mature and powerful way. I’m excited to be able to share it’s messages. Not to mention the amazing actors and amazing tech crew. It will be awesome,” said Bozich. Bozich thinks that even if you are not a huge fan of plays you should come see Almost, Maine because no matter who

you are you will find something that relates to you. “This will be a play to remember. Anyone who can see it should, because it relates to everyone,” said Bozich. What originally attracted Tavern to the play in the first place is how different it is from other plays. “I feel like the way the play is structured is very unique. Each set of actors only comes out one time. So each time you see a scene it has it’s own beginning, middle and end which I think is pretty cool. I also feel like it says realistic things about love in an unrealistic way,” said Tavern. Almost, Maine will begin on Thursday May 16 at 7 p.m. and will run on May 17 and 18. { Brett Connelly - Reporter } { Photos by Krista Riccardi}

Prom is just around the corner

rom is less than a month away, so seniors need a lot of questions answered. Senior class officers have met with Cirhan several times to plan decorations, fundraisers, and senior ball locations. “We looked at all our options, quite a few, in Seattle and Tacoma, some places were expensive, far away [some places just] couldn’t do it, [or they] were booked,” said senior David Suh. Also, having prom at the Tacoma Art Museum means cheaper tickets. “We’re trying to get the most out of prom as we can at the cheapest price,” said Suh. The class officers toured the museum, giving them reassurance that this is the location they really wanted. During the last week of school they paid the holding fee to the bookkeeper, sealing the deal with the school. The class officers have done many fundraisers to reduce the price. This includes the 2012 Junior Prom, “Best Class Ever” sweats, and Jaguar spirit wristbands. Approximately $3000 was raised. “500 people are expected to go, Prom is the biggest dance, [and the] last dance for all seniors to get together and have a good time with friends you might not ever see again.”

said senior Amisha Parikh. The Museum parking lot under the museum will be used for student parking, with 100 parking spaces reserved for that night. There will be three exhibits open to look at during the night. The theme is “capture the moment.” “We wanted to keep it classy, no under the water thing. We wanted to keep it broad, capturing moments from the past,” said Parikh. Senior Shanna Emanuelson stated that by having a cheaper venue more money is available for better food. “The supreme package of food the museum offers will be out during prom, which includes cheese and crackers, fresh fruit platters, punch, and a chocolate fountain, said Emanuelson. There are many places to take pictures before your night begins such as the waterfront and Glass Museum Bridge. A few places to eat at around the area include the Spaghetti factory, Indochine Asian Dining Lounge, Pacific Grill, and the Adriatic Grill Italian Restaurant. { Erica Reynolds - Reporter }

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A modern twist on a classic dessert New bakery opens up off of Meridian featuring gluten-free desserts and ice cream

ancakes, cupcakes, toast, cake, sandwiches and granola. Imagine never being able to eat these things or never being able to have a birthday cake as a kid because it contains gluten. This is the reality for many people who are allergic to this shorthand for storage proteins, gluten. Up until 8 months ago, the Puyallup area lacked any kind of gluten free bakery. On Aug. 22, “Julie’s Gluten Free Bakery” opened up on Meridian Ave. E. to save the gluten-free residents of Puyallup. Julie Kropf, a former nurse of 34 years discovered her cupcake making talents one Thanksgiving after receiving several compliments on a delicious batch she made. One day a friend asked her to make a gluten-free cupcake. “I started bringing samples to work and they loved them. People began asking for gluten free and it actually tasted better,” said Kropf. When you walk in, the bakery immediately has a welcoming feel, with its colorful design and brightly displayed cupcakes. The customer service is very friendly and gives the shop a relaxed but professional feel. The service they do is nearly double what it was at the beginning. Julie’s also sells special occasion cakes, granola, breads, gelato, and pastries. Although prices tend to be a little high at $3.90 a cupcake,

to make gluten-free food is not cheap. Julie’s prides itself in being a dedicated bakery that works hard to make their desserts the very best. “ We’re more expensive because of the ingredients. We make all our frosting out of real butter and use four different flours blended together to make it,” said Kropf. I was able to sample the salted caramel, pink hibiscus, and the toasted coconut cupcake. The delicious texture and flavor of the cake surprised me. Salted caramel had a denser consistency, pink hibiscus was light and fluffy, and toasted coconut had a unique layer of chocolate between the frosting and cake. All carried a diversity in flavor and texture. However, if you are not a frosting person, this may be a downfall. Each cupcake has a generous amount atop but the taste is so light and delicious, it can hardly be critiqued. Julie’s Bakery is truly a positive addition to this community. Even if you are not gluten-free, you may want to spend a little extra to try out these fabulous desserts. Julie’s proves to change the lives of gluten-free individuals with every dessert sold. The delightful staff, cute decor, and delicious goods makes this business a privilege for Puyallup to have. { Anna Palmer - Reporter }

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Are you worried you won’t graduate on time? See a counselor today about Summer School Options. High School Summer School at Emerald Ridge High School, June 24-July 26 (No class July 4 or 5) Classes are held Monday-Thursday. Plus online homework. Graduation is at 1PM, July 26, in the ERHS Library. Cost is free. Class is held for twenty days, four hours a day.

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The strive to be an ultimate jaguar Christine Rowan’s advisory wins tug of war, and Chris Tavern’s advisory wins best decoration, best advisory, and earned most points.

ltimate Jaguar week is the last spirit week Emerald Ridge has, which is also a competition between all the advisories. The goal is to get the most points in every event, requiring every student to participate in all activities. It consist of dress up days, tug-of-war and movie night. Movie night was the newest addition to jaguar week. For each student that participates in movie night they receive two points for their advisory. “Movie night was [awesome]. They showed a lot of good movies and it was like being at a movie theater,” said junior

Alex Hillman. Tug of war is an intense physical competition that requires skill and strength and is taken very seriously because it holds a substantial sum of points for ultimate Jag week. “Tug of war was really fun and competitive. It is my favorite competition in ultimate Jag,” said junior Bevin Castro. There were also dress up days: pajama, little kid, superhero, thrift shop, and Jag spirit day. “It was awesome dressing up as certain themes. I really liked how they added thrift shop day. It was different and they

brought more variety to the week,” said senior Ryan Chavez. Ultimate jaguar week has changed a little bit this by using thrift shop day as a dress up day and added tug-of-war out in the field. “The best addition that we made to Ultimate Jaguar week was putting tug of war outside in the field which made it a challenge for some advisories, also movie night which is a new addition to jaguar week,” said Ben Muelenbruch, AP Psychology teacher.

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The Beat - May/June

Giving you the lowdown on the South Sound

AP Testing

Sesame Street Live @ Tacoma Dome

Mothers Day Sesame Street Live @ Tacoma Dome

13 AP testing

AP Testing

21 EOC-Math

llWallup in Puyallup

26 Dropkick Murphys Play Sasquatch

27 No School Memorial Day

Geezers come to Theaters

Spring Play

Life in Color tour

EOC-Math

30 Art ShowERHS Library Senior Honor & Awards Night EOC-Biology

{ Senior David Suh }

{ Photo by Krista Riccardi }

: Whats your favorite thing about your art?

: “I like my art because it’s as realistic as possible.”

: Why did you start drawing?

: “I draw A because I love art but I have never been

AP Testing

Band Concert

Sesame Street Live @ Tacoma Dome

AP Testing

Mother Earth News Fair @ Puyallup Fair Grounds

Art ShowERHS Library Orchestra Potluck Concert

Art ShowERHS Library

able to take an art class because of my schedule.”

Hypokritz Comedy Show Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis Play Sasquatch

25 Beginning of Camping Season

31 Chamber Singer Concert After Earth Comes to Theaters

6 The Internship comes to Theaters

1 SAT Test Senior Ball