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Gina Bateson, GBHS alum, runs for Congress Stanford grad plans to challenge Tom McClintock in 2018

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Failure is always an option

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hen I was in the sixth grade, I messed up the Pledge of Allegiance.

I don’t know how it happened, especially considering that I had recited the Pledge practically every day since my first day of school. But it did, and that memory continues to haunt me.

No one else in the class even noticed, save for a girl who shall not be named. She slightly snickered.

That snicker was enough, though. I was embarrassed and ashamed as I felt my self-esteem plummet to the lowest of lows, and I convinced myself that I was stupid for even trying.

Yes, all of this happened in a matter of seconds.

The memory plays over and over in my head – even to this day – as if reliving it will somehow change this pitiful course of events.

Isn’t that ridiculous? A silly slip-up that happened six years ago still has a hold over me, and I imagine it will even after I graduate.

And I’ve heard it before – people simply do not care whether you fail or not.

Yeah, As cliche they’ll cringe, as it but they will insounds, evitably every move failure on with their is a step lives, as closer to should you. success.

Easier said than done.

It’s so incredibly difficult to not take failure personally. I know on some level that failure is natural, even beneficial. Yet I cannot reconcile this truth with my own crippling insecurities.

But today, I’m going to try.

Remember that girl who snickered at me? I see her almost every day, and I am 99.99 percent sure that she has no recollection of this random moment six years prior.

I am likely the only person who will ever remember that this happened. Well, I guess the entire Gazette readership is now aware of my shame as well.

As cliche as it sounds, every failure is a step closer to success.

Can you imagine how backwards society would be if every scientist gave up after experiencing failure? Or if every creative person became discouraged after one flop?

Hopefully, one day I will be able to laugh at my own stupidity. But for now, all I can do is wallow in my sadness and be tortured by my failure.

Totally kidding. Whenever this memory decides to resurface, I’m going to make an effort to remember that no one remembers it but me, and I will take a moment to forgive myself.

The next time I embarrass myself, perhaps past experiences will help me handle the humiliation.

I’m certain I’ll find out next year as a confused college freshman. *** Anjali Shrivastava, a senior, is a Gazette co-editor-in-chief.

Editor’s note: The Gazette co-editors-in-chief had a chance to sit down with Gina Bateson, a Granite Bay High School graduate who has launched her campaign for California’s 4th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The seat is currently held by Tom McClintock (R-Elk Grove). The interview with Bateson, a Democrat, was conducted on May 4, 2017.

On Sat., April 29, Granite Bay High School alum Gina Bateson sent in the paperwork to become an official candidate for California’s 4th Congressional District seat in the United States House of Representatives.

Bateson’s resume is extensive and exhaustive. Following her graduation from GBHS in 2000, Bateson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University. Bateson then served as a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State before attending Yale University, where she where she earned a doctorate in political science.

Since graduating in 2013 from Yale, Bateson has worked as an assistant professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the political science department.

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Gina Bateson discusses her stance on the Affordable Care Act in her interview with The Gazette.

The world is at your See BATESON, page A7

FINGERTIPS

Seniors reminisce as they say goodbye

BY ISABELLA TKACHUK itkachuk.gazette@gmail.com

As the school year comes to a close for Granite Bay High students, high school, and all the memories leading up to it, comes to a close for the senior class of 2017.

As does every graduating class, the class of 2017 has made an impact on GBHS and the community that surrounds it. The struggles, the hardships, the good times and the sad times are all a combination of experiences the class of 2017 has gone through together.

As they prepare to graduate, the seniors – as well as teachers and administrators – are reminiscing about the memories the class of 2017 has helped to create.

Katie Angelone, one of the senior class advisers who teaches AP European History, said she admires the connectedness of the class of 2017.

“One word to describe this class is family,” Angelone said.

“This class has grown to know each other very well, and in many ways they are like family.”

This year’s seniors are, in fact, very much like a family. From winning the most spirit points at rallies to dressing up for all the themes at football games, everything the seniors did was to help support each other.

“You can’t choose your family, much like you can’t choose your classmates,” Angelone said. “But you can create great memories and bonds that last a lifetime.”

Although the seniors did go through hardships and not everything was easy, they managed to push through because of their ambitious ways. “(The class of 2017) always set their goals high and usually met those goals or even surpassed them,” Angelone said.

In fact, some of the major accomplishments by the senior class this past school year included coming in second place for See SENIORS, page A4 Gazette photo illustration /HANNAH XU

GBHS introduces AP 2017 valedictorian announced Kevin Yang and Allan Human Geography Yu accept grad honors New class to be offered in 2017-18 school year

BY MAX SCHWARTZ mschwartz.gazette@gmail.com

The social studies teachers at Granite Bay High School have been doing their parts in creating educated, worldly students for as long as the school has been open.

However, the addition of the

Katie Angelone Social studies teacher will take on AP Human Geography course in the 2017-18 school year.

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inside This Section news Fake IDs take over the GBHS campus Students exploit how easy fake IDs are to obtain to buy alcohol

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BY CARISSA LEWIS clewis.gazette@gmail.com

As Granite Bay High School says goodbye to two outgoing seniors, the University of California, Berkeley welcomes two incoming freshmen.

Seniors Kevin Yang and Allan Yu are the valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2017, respectively. Yang will be attending

Gazette photo /CARISSA LEWIS

Allan Yu, right, will be the Class of 2017 salutatorian, and Kevin See VALEDICTORIAN, page A6 Yang is the valedictorian. Both will be attending UC Berkeley.

Do people look down on attending community college?

Stigma attached to Sierra College students may be discouraging

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voices ‘Voluntourism’ is not as morally sound as it seems Students participate in Mexicali not to help others, but for selfish reasons

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Journalism sweeps CPW 2017 High School Contest

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ongratulations to Isabella Tkachuk, Amanda Prather, Whitney Knorp, Carissa Lewis, Connor Hinson, Sabina Mahavni, Surina Khurana, Anjali Shrivastava, Hannah Xu and Natasha Chanda for their third, second and first place awards at the California Press Women 2017 High School Communications Contest. Also, way to go Whitney Knorp for her nationally ranked honorable mention.

*** IB Film recently released the Santa Cruz surf documentary, “Free.” Check it out online at ackerdocumentary. com .

*** Kevin Yang and Allan Yu are the class of 2017’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively. Great job guys, we all eagerly await your speeches.

*** Say goodbye to Melanie Pando, Debbie DeBacco, Matthew Huddleston and Duane Blomquist, as they will all be leaving GBHS next year. Good luck in all your future endeavours, you all brought something unique to the campus.

*** The boys’ swim 200-yard medley relay team got fifth place in state last weekend.

Great job to Spencer Richard, Christian Murphy, Ruben Vera and Connor MacDonald – Tokyo 2020 is calling your names.

*** Graduation will be livestreamed on Youtube for anyone who can’t attend.

Make sure to support your seniors.

*** Justin Alexander and Madeline Frey won first and third, respectively, in the Congress Art Comp. The world needs more artists

*** Granite Bay High School students and staff: have an amazing summer, and to all seniors, go kick some butt at whatever you choose to do after graduation. You are all truly amazing people, and I wish you all success in your future!

*** Connor Hinson, a senior, is the Gazette’s news editor.

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Fake ID cards are surprisingly easy to get, which is dangerous when local liquor store owners are willing to turn a blind eye to minors.

The art of the fake ID High schoolers make alcohol accessible

BY WILL ANDERSON

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Fake identification cards are a ticket to freedom for high school students, an allexpenses paid trip to fun town in which you get to bring one lucky friend – inebriation.

A quick tutorial on YouTube, a couple dollars and a week’s time, and before you know it, you are a 23-year-old organ donor from Concord, New Hampshire.

But what’s the catch, besides the hangover?

A good time perhaps, but the legitimate possibility of being charged with a misdemeanor crime.

Students’ main motivation behind obtaining a fake ID is so they have access to alcohol and tobacco products that they would not usually be able to purchase.

For students on the Granite Bay High School campus, being “21” allows them to supply alcohol to parties and kickbacks or have it for themselves in casual settings.

“I mean it’s kind of self explanatory why you’d want to be 21,” said a GBHS senior who asked to remain anonymous. “Kids want alcohol.”

The senior went on to say that underage

drinking and fake IDs go hand in hand.

If a person wants something, they will do all they can in their power to get it – that is simply human nature.

So when an 18-year-old wants a bottle of vodka, logically or illogically, they are going to obtain it in some way, shape or form.

The senior said law enforcement’s current procedures might not be the most effective, because if a person’s fake ID is confiscated, they can “always just buy a new one.”

“I could see heftier fines maybe helping, but nothing right now is deterring too many people,” the senior said.

Greg Hopping, the GBHS school resource officer and a Placer County Sheriff’s Department deputy, works alongside the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to try to combat underage purchases of alcohol. The ABC offers grants each year to local law enforcement agencies to help regulate alcohol-related problems in communities and cities across California.

“Part of that grant is enforcing underage drinking,” Hopping said.

Hopping recognizes that fake ID’s have become a way that many high school students obtain alcohol.

“Our protocol as law enforcement and (when) we’re out providing services for this grant – if we find a fake ID, we would cite them for that,” Hopping said.

In 2014, University Echo, the student newspaper of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, reported that 40 percent of the students on campus admitted to having

false identification.

This leads to a greater problem, which is more than just drinking under the legal age limit.

“It’s like reckless driving,” Hopping said.

“If you are using that ID to obtain alcohol, you know there can be some severe consequences.”

Hopping went on to say that a violation of the law might also cause a person to end up in court.

However, that is a risk a lot of students are willing to take – especially because a faux ID is so accessible.

“I could definitely get a fake ID if I wanted to and I had the money, so it’s not like a difficult process or anything,” senior Omeed Golkaryeh said.

On average, purchasing one can run anywhere from $50 to $150 – a manageable price for teenagers living in middle- and upper-middle-class communities, where fake IDs are most commonly used.

“I think fake IDs definitely add a layer of simplicity,” Golkaryeh said. “Kids have access to alcohol easier.”

For smaller, privately owned drug and liquor stores, sometimes it is easier to turn a blind eye to the issue, particularly when it is more profitable for business.

“There are places that sell liquor just because they want their business and they don’t really care about checking fake IDs – they just go with it,” Golkaryeh said.

ID or not, Golkaryeh explained that students will find a way to get alcohol if they truly want it.

“If police were harsher, I don’t think it would necessarily make things better,” Golkaryeh said. “I think police are overly lax

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It’s like reckless driving... If you are using an ID to obtain alcohol, you know there can be some severe consequences – Greg Hopping, GBHS school resource officer and Placer County Sheriff’s Department deputy

about underage drinking, especially in this area.”

Current regulations might not be the most effective, but many students at GBHS said law enforcement officials are not going to stop the overall problem – underage drinking.

Simply having teenagers arrested is not a viable solution to an ongoing problem.

And there are still young people who resort to other alternative methods for obtaining alcohol.

“A lot of kids will just steal alcohol if they don’t have money,” Golkaryeh said. “I don’t necessarily agree with it morally.

“Kids just have access to alcohol. A fake ID might even make it a little bit safer, not all the time, but there are kids who just go for it. “ No matter what.”

GBHS personal finance course to be adjusted New online course to be altered after free market led to cheating

BY KATIE COLOGNA

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In 2015, the Roseville Joint Union High School District began requiring all seniors to complete an online personal finance course before they graduate.

After only two years,however, the course’s effectiveness has already changed dramatically.

What began as an opportunity for students to gain important realworld information has transitioned to students either rushing cavalierly through the course or, in some instances, Granite Bay High students are paying fellow students to take the course for them.

“A lot of kids don’t know about finance, and I feel like it sets a

good baseline so that if you wanted to learn more, it would be easier for you to learn more in the future,” senior Carter Bliss said.

But not all students found it beneficial to their futures – or their schedules.

“I just couldn’t find the time of day to do it myself,” said a senior boy who paid someone to take the course on his behalf and asked to remain anonymous. “Everybody has too much to do ... they have busy schedules.”

For years students have brought their concerns of not learning about the real world to social media.

With memes and tweets, stu-

dents made lists of things they didn’t learn in high school – taxes, banking and checks and balances.

In the case of the high school district, officials responded with a solution – but this year’s challenges have forced district leaders to look for more solutions.

“The district is working on a plan,” principal Jennifer Leighton said. “Most likely students will have to take the course here on campus so we know who is actually answering the questions.”

This would presumably eliminate the option of students cheating on their finance course.

“No kid wants to come after school to do another class,” Bliss said. “There’s kids playing multiple sports ... there’s kids in clubs, people have jobs. It makes it totally unfair to kids who can’t make it to school outside of their own time.”

Another solution that would make it an option to take the course would be a permanent course during the typical school day.

“I think it would be more beneficial for it to be a course on campus instead of it being off campus, just because there (are) a lot of kids that pay other students to do the course and they don’t get anything from the course,” the anonymous senior boy said.

“If you were to have the course, take the time and effort to make the course like that – have it on campus so students can actually learn.”

GBHS is not the only school in the district that’s experienced difficulties with the course, and so the district still has to come up with the disciplinary response for the students who are caught cutting corners.

“We are working with the district on this, so I can’t say much,” Leighton said. “However, here on site, we would consider this academic malpractice, and students caught will be handled in accordance with school protocol as outlined in the handbook.”

GBHS is considering an intervention schedule for next year that would allow almost 30 minutes a day for students to get help or assistance in classes. At other schools in the district, seniors use that time to complete the personal finance course – on campus.

But at this point, many think the nature of online courses makes cutting corners inevitable.

“If it’s online, there (are) always going to be loopholes,” Bliss said.

“There’s always going to be kids taking advantage of other kids who don’t want to do it and getting paid.”

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jjjIn recent years, there seems to be an increasing stigma toward high school students who choose to attend a community college instead of a four-year college upon graduation from high school.

Many Granite Bay High School graduates choose to attend Sierra College with hopes of transferring to a four-year school.

Sierra College offers the first two years of college, then allows students to transfer into a four-year school for their final two years if they choose. They also have career and technical education programs in specialties such as welding for those who wish to start a career in two years instead of four.

“There are so many good reasons for me to go to a junior college this year,” senior Emily Franklin said.

“I don’t want to be in debt for the rest of my life, I’m not sure where I want to go, I’m not sure what I want my major to be, (and) it just makes so much more sense for me to wait two years and then find out and not waste a ton of money.”

Franklin hopes to work with children in her future, but she is still unsure of what she exactly wants to do.

“I like the idea of going to Sonoma State or University of Oregon, but I’m not 100 percent sure,” Franklin said. “I think I really figured out sophomore year because everyone started taking AP Euro and these AP classes… and then it really clicked (that) I don’t want to work this hard and go away and be confused. I’d rather take my time and (figure it out).”

Franklin said that it seems to be looked down upon to go to Sierra College instead of a four-year campus.

Senior Allison Doleschal will also be attending Sierra College next year, and she plans to transfer to the

big schools can feel like a failure … (and) schools University of California at Santa Cruz afterwards.

“Sierra will benefit me because I’ll get my general like (UC) Berkeley, Yale and Harvard get inundated education done for a cheaper price, and I can get my with freshmen. … In fact, your chances of getting into major classes done at Santa Cruz,” Doleschal said. those big schools goes way down as a freshman.”

“I think people who talk poorly These large schools often have about Sierra don’t know much massive class sizes, sometimes work still has to be put in at a 600 or more. Sierra College, junior college. I’m on an acceler- I also have to say for the however, generally has classes ated program and I probably have of 20 to 40 people. to put in more work than they’ll two years that I’m going “We’re working right now on have to for people that are going to a junior college rather a program where we streaminto a university or state college.” it so students can get out than a state school or line Doleschal said her program also in two years so that they have has its disadvantages. university, which is kind precisely the classes they need “Because I’m on an accelerated of shunned upon in our and they know what order to program, if I stop at my general take (them),” Michaels said.

Gazette file photo /MEAGAN TALLMAN area. education I don’t get any college “We also are No. 1 in Northern credit whatsoever,” Doleschal – Allison Doleschal, GBHS senior California for degrees (going Sierra College, the most popular junior college said. “I also have to say for the choice in the area, will be attended by 132 GBHS to) transfer (students).” two years that I’m going to a juThe top schools students students this upcoming fall semester. nior college, rather than a state transfer to are Sac State, UC erra is just for “slackers” or people who didn’t do well or university, which is kind of Davis and Chico State. shunned upon in our area.”

“You have a much better shot at getting into Berkeley in high school.

Doleschal said she hears people say junior college is as a junior than as a freshman,” Michaels said. “They “A lot of people who didn’t do well in high school for people who will probably drop out or who don’t actually perform better and get better grades, and they come to us,” Michaels said. “Because we have free want to be there. tutoring and free one-on-one instruction and we offer actually do better as juniors.”

“I think the transition will be easier than going from Michaels said most of Sierra College’s transfer such a wide range of things. They find their passion high school to university because you have a bit of agreements are to state schools, known as associate while they’re here and actually do well. Not everycollege experience while still staying close to home,” degrees of transfer. body finds themselves in high school.”

Doleschal said.

Franklin said she doesn’t want to settle down at this “(This) means you don’t even have to apply, you Sue Michaels, Sierra College’s manager of market- go directly in as a junior,” Michaels said. “Then, you point in her life. ing and public relations, said attending Sierra College graduate from the school of your choice and you have “I wish that people were more open minded about often has may advantages. a degree (from there), and (it was) a whole lot cheaper community colleges and staying local… (and) not put “There’s this feeling in high school that you want with a whole lot more support.” down another option just because you’re doing this to be accepted by the Ivy League schools, and that’s a Sierra College does accept every student who wishes one thing,” Franklin said. “I’m trying to keep my opbadge of honor,” Michaels said. “Not getting into those to attend school there. This leads to the belief that Si- tions open.”

New GBHS staff 2017 CAASPP gives helpful Campus says goodbye checkpoint for progress to departing teachers

BY ANJALI SHRIVASTIVA

that, and I haven’t had the time.”

Teaching has been a large part of DeBacco’s life in recent years, and retirement will definitely be a change of pace. Ultimately, DeBacco is looking forward to this next chapter.

“I’m a little bit sad, but I’m really excited,” DeBacco said. “(I’m) feeling relieved that there’s going to be an opportunity to just do some things outside of school for myself.”

After 31 years of teaching – 10 of which were at Granite Bay High School – Debbie DeBacco will be retiring at the end of this year.

Staffers Melanie Pando, Matthew Huddleston and Duane Blomquist will also either be retiring or leaving GBHS at the end of this year.

DeBacco initially became a teacher because she thought it would make the balance between work and home life easier. She said teaching would allow her to spend vacations with her children.

Since then, however, DeBacco has come to love more than the time off that teaching provides. “(I have found) a family with my math department,” DeBacco said. “The students are very driven and the parents, for the most part, are very supportive.”

DeBacco is retiring for a number of reasons.

The most important? Her granddaughters. She plans to spend time teaching them and being a “Nona.”

She also plans to finish building her house and to do more community service.

“My church up in Auburn is starting a program for the homeless,” DeBacco said. “(It will help with) getting them meals, (and) I want to ... take that project on. They’ve been asking me to do

Melanie Pando After coming to GBHS last year as an intervention counselor, and returning this year as an assistant principal, Melanie Pando will be resigning at the end of this year in favor of an assistant principal position at Eich Middle School.

Jennifer Buschmann will be coming from the Bay Area to replace Pando next fall. But until then, Pando will be tying up loose ends here in preparation for her new job.

Pando has not been at GBHS for very long, but last year’s graduation was a memorable event for her. “(Graduation’s) pretty much what high school is all about,” Pando said. “It’s just a really special moment that I’m so lucky to be a part of where we celebrate your four years of accomplishments. I get chills every time.”

While Pando said she is excited to work at Eich, she will miss the people at GBHS. “(I’ve) been so blessed to work with some amazing teachers, staff and students,” Pando said in an email. “I’ve loved every second of working on this admin team. They have truly become family to me.”

Huddleston, who started teaching English at GBHS this year, will be resigning at the end of the year. Blomquist, the current International Baccalaureate coordinator, will be retiring.

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For this year’s juniors, the 201617 school year has undoubtedly been a year of constant testing, including the SAT, ACT, AP exams and more.

However, one test stood out for many students more than the others, a test that has involved major controversy for fellow students, from the reliability of its results to the purpose of its existence.

April 4-6 marked the beginning and end of the 2017 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress testing of students at Granite Bay High School.

GBHS junior Matthew Luckenbihl said he thought the test was “a great benchmark for statewide student comparison, but I have concerns over the costs of having so many graders, as many of the components of the test were student responses.”

Luckenbihl said he believes the better alternative would simply be to

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But this year’s memories aren’t going to be the only things the class of 2017 take with them to college.

“I really thought Junior Prom in the pouring rain was a memorable event,” Angelone said. “Even though it was a soggy night, the kids still had so much fun!”

Senior and GBHS student government member Jack Lugo agreed with Angelone that the senior class grew

to become one big family because of their spirit.

“As preceding classes have been perceived to have left somewhat of a distasteful mark on GBHS during their years,” Lugo said, “I think the class of 2017 turned that around and helped other people see the kind of role model a senior class should play.”

Lugo said this school year was filled with many exciting events, events that led to class connectedness. “(Senior ball) will be really memorable for our class,” Lugo said. “The event was put together very

NEWS BRIEFS

“(I want to be) fixing all the things people have any complaints about,” Teague said. “If the people have any problems with any activities, I just (want to be) the person that people can come to talk to.”

In terms of specifics, Teague says he and Sewell will improve the methods they use to communicate with the students.

“Right now, I’m really just trying to improve the communication Student Government has with the student body,” Teague said.

Though the pair didn’t campaign together, their peers have seen them work well together through their time in Student Government during past terms.

Other students were elected for different positions, including junior Taylor Stiern for senior class president and junior Brad Davito for the secretary and treasurer po-

well, and the entire night was full of different events and adventures for everyone.”

The memorable and exciting times had to be balanced with some occasions that weren’t the proudest moments for this year’s seniors.

“I think our biggest struggle as a senior class was definitely everything involved with the CAASPP testing from spring of our junior year,” Lugo added.

The CAASPP, or the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, was something the majority of the class didn’t take as seriously as an Advanced Placement test, or even a final.

for students in the spring, Leung said the importance of monitoring national education standards is worth it in the end.

“Even though the CAASPP testing is a pain to schedule, in the grand scheme of things it is still important,” Leung said.

The main surprise juniors experienced was the schedule change, specifically the adjustment in arrival times for other GBHS students.

Junior Sam Khieu said he thinks CAASPP testing should be divided into smaller segments to be more efficient in evaluating students.

She had a lot of stress because of her commitments she made before the test, and the extra time commitments caused concerns.

Khieu was too busy attending a robotics tournament and studying for other classes to be able to prepare enough for CAASPP as much as she would have liked.

“Taking a makeup test for that portion was inconvenient to schedule, threw the proctoring off and was overall just a little irritating.” Khieu said.

The class of 2017 is the class that truly took a roller coaster ride throughout high school, but the seniors still enjoyed their time.

“High school goes by so fast,” said GBHS senior and Associated Student Body president Katie Carson said, offering some advice to underclassmen, “so make sure to not miss out on any part of it.”

Carson also said that in order make the best memories, students need to get involved with events right from the beginning.

“Go to games, dances, rallies and have fun,” Carson said. “Make the most of your four years at GBHS.”

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GBHS Student Government spring election results are out Student Government held its Associated Student Body elections for the fall of 2017 in April.

Junior Alyssa Sewell campaigned with sister and sophomore Sydney Sewell for the positions of ASB president and vice president.

Junior Gianna Cassano ran with sophomore Kabe Teague against the Sewell sisters.

However, the Granite Bay High School student body elected Alyssa Sewell and Teague as the 201718 ASB president and vice president, respectively.

“It could have gone either way,” Teague said. “I wasn’t really surprised with the outcome. It’s kind of weird being elected differently, but then again we just campaigned together, it wasn’t a package deal.”

As far as the future goes, Teague says he is excited to serve the student body as ASB vice president.

have all students take the SAT, which is quicker and more accurate when it comes down to grading.

“One positive aspect, however, was using Chromebooks for the test rather than paper,” Luckenbihl said.

Using Chromebooks seemed a better alternative to most students because of the quick pace it offered and the organized system. The only downside to using Chromebooks was the inability of students to take notes they could use when drafting an idea.

According to Tom Torlakson, the state superintendent of public instruction, “the primary purpose of the CAASPP System is to assist teachers, administrators, students and parents by promoting high-quality teaching and learning through the use of a variety of assessment approaches and item types.”

By providing a standardized test for students in California, the purpose is to assess the level of proficiency in various subjects.

Junior Candice Leung said the test “is important because education needs to be monitored somehow.”

“The fact that most of Granite Bay High School students found it easy is just a good indication that our school is up to basic standards,” Leung said.

Despite the hassle that testing causes

ASB plans for new Student Government members.

The Gazette talked to Danielle Griggs about ASB activities.

Gazette photo /CARISSA LEWIS

After the spring election, a Student Government has filled vacant leadership positions.

sitions.

In addition, juniors Jillian Arizcuren and Bri Nguyen will be will serve as the Activities Commissioners and a team of five juniors will head the spirit commission.

Sophomore Kara Kleinbach will be the publicity officer and junior Ryan Pizzo will be the technology ASB officer.

–Compiled by Surina Khurana,

Gazette: What events are coming up this term?

Griggs: We still have Senior Picnic, Senior Sunset, Senior Breakfast, Quad Dance and Day at the Bay before the year ends.

Gazette: What has been your favorite event this year and why?

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Griggs: My favorite event this term would have to be Senior Ball. It was so much fun seeing everything come together and having a great time with the senior class.

Gazette: Would you recommend Student Government to other GBHS students? Why or why not?

Gazette photo /Natalie Erickson Gazette photo /JAKE CRISCIONE

Danielle Griggs, a senior, discusses ASB events.

Griggs: I would absolutely recommend Student Government. It gets you really involved with what is going on campus. You also get to meet a lot of really fun people and grow as a leader.

–Compiled by Jake Criscione

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Graduates: Take note of guidelines Administrators talk about the requirements for graduation

BY SAMREEN SIDDIQUI ssiddiqui.gazette@gmail.com

The day that every senior waits for and every underclassman hopes for is approaching – graduation!

Melanie Pando, one of the assistant principals at Granite Bay High School, illuminated the importance of this event.

“Graduation is such a special day for students and families,” Pando said. “It’s a celebration of 12 years of hard work, dedication and resiliency.”

Daphne Peter, a senior at GBHS, is excited for graduation day to come.

“I’m looking forward to seeing

everyone in their caps and gowns and hearing the speeches,” Peter said. “I think it’s going to be a very special experience.”

Tamara Givens, activities director at GBHS, said she loves graduation day.

“I have never missed a graduation,” Givens said. “I hope I will never miss a graduation as long as I’m teaching.”

Graduation day is a special event, thanks to the preparation done behind the scenes.

“My kids come early and blow up balloons and we set out programs,” Givens said.

Being the coordinators of the occasion, administrators work hard in

order maintain a certain image for of (this regulation) is to highlight graduation. the achievements “It is tradition and accolades that for the graduour students have ates to walk earned in their time We ask that onto the field here.” in two lines, Peter, the GBHS students (do) in an effort to senior, said that not decorate keep the event while she wishes dignified and there was more their caps nor formal,” Pando to decowear any attire freedom said. rate, she underthat was not There are, stands the restrichowever, certions. distributed by tain restrictions “I honestly wish the school. on graduation. we could, just to “We ask that make (our caps) students (do) more personal for – Melanie Pando, not decorate ourselves,” Peter assistant principal their caps nor said, “but having wear any atall the caps match tire that was is a lot more formal not distriband appropriate for uted by the the ceremony.” school,” Pando said. “The purpose Givens also elaborated on the

GB Spanish program experiences changes

Señora Hill becomes the new AP coordinator hend a higher level of Spanish.

“I thought it would be useful to be bilingual and to further my Advanced Placement Span- Spanish knowledge,” said junior ish is undergoing some minor Adri Briuolo, who is taking the changes for the 2017-18 school course with Hill this spring.

Teaching an AP course requires year because of a new assignment a differfor one of the ent level of world language knowledge d e p a r t m e n t ’s in regards teachers, JenniI think the to how the fer Hill. teacher needs program will “I will be coto prepare ordinating the stay the same, their students whole AP probut the teaching for the anticigram, so I have pated AP test access to exam will change at the end of materials,” Hill because Mrs. the course. said.

“Bonilla has Because Hill Hill is such a never taught can no lonkind teacher, AP, so she’s ger teach the and the way going to do a course, somefour- to fiveone else needs she teaches is day training to fill her shoes. awesome. this summer,” Because of its Hill said. popularity, the Over the class is taught – Rachel Finsthwait, years stufor two periods.

GBHS sophomore dents become “We’re goaccustomed ing to have two to certain sections just teachers and like we did this the specific time … a little over 30 in each class,” Hill said. courses they teach. When there “(Ben) Soper will have one sec- is a change in that schedule, it tion, and (Julia) Bonilla will have can impact the popularity of the course. the other.”

“I think the program will stay The course itself is meant to be more difficult, challenging stu- the same, but the teaching will dents to converse and compre- change because Mrs. Hill is such

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a kind teacher and the way she teaches is awesome,” sophomore Rachel Finsthwait said. “I would be pretty disappointed if I hadn’t taken AP Spanish before she left, so I feel fortunate that I got her (for her) last year.”

Some might credit the increase in popularity of the class to the fabulous teachers, but it might also be a result of the fact that speaking a second language is a very valuable skill.

“I’m hoping that my experience with the language will present me with job opportunities in the future,” Briuolo said.

Hill said she wanted to ensure that the class keeps gaining popularity.

“I took it upon myself to increase numbers, so I went into every single Spanish 3 class in every period,” Hill said. “I personally walked in and said in front of the class that ‘you are in Spanish 3 and you should take Honors 4 and AP next year’ and here’s why.

I had a Google slide presentation and spoke for five to 10 minutes in every single class period.”

For some, that presentation was the reason they signed up for the course in the first place. Hill said she has had several students tell her that’s the reason they continued taking Spanish.

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“I feel like graduation is about the class as a whole, and I think that desire to decorate your cap is a desire for individualism,” Givens said. “I think (decorating your cap) would take away from the celebration as a class.”

She accentuated the necessity of unity in the ceremony.

“I feel like graduation is a celebration of your whole class of 2017,” she said. “You come together. You all achieved this goal. Everybody there has made it, and I just think that drawing

specific attention to yourself in that way is probably not appropriate in high school. We graduate the class as a whole, and we address them as a class, not as each individual person.”

The unity of the graduation ceremony, while it might seem unimportant to some, sends off the graduating class on a new journey together.

“It’s a new beginning in (the graduates’) lives,” Givens said.

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VALEDICTORIAN: Yang HISTORY: Department faces changes and Yu selected to represent Class of 2017 at graduation Continued from page A1 Cal to study pre-med, and Yu will be attending Cal for electrical engineering and computer science.

Yang said while his plan for the past four years has been to pursue pre-med, he might end up switching his major.

“I was set on becoming a doctor,” Yang said. “I was going to major in public health and maybe minor in bio or something, but after going there for Cal Day and exploring other options, (I considered) computer science … Maybe I’ll take some computer science classes and if I really like it, I might do that.”

Although the valedictorian and salutatorian weren’t officially announced until the Academic Merit Awards last week, both Yang and Yu suspected they would fill the positions.

Yu said during the school year, someone mentioned there was a change in the class ranking. When he checked his class rank, Yu discovered he was ranked No. 2.

Officially, Yu heard the news when his counselor called his mom.

Overhearing the phone call, Yu learned he would be salutatorian.

Yang found out he would be valedictorian directly from the school.

“Earlier the week before, my counselor came to me and officially told me, ‘Oh, you’re valedictorian,’” Yang said, “but even prior to that, I kind of had feelings that I (would) be it.”

Yang said it was a relief when he officially heard he would be valedictorian.

“I was still trying pretty hard in my classes spring semester of my senior year because I’m like, ‘Oh, I have a shot at becoming valedictorian. I can’t just start slacking off,’” Yang said. “After they told me (I would be valedictorian), I was like OK, maybe I don’t have to put as much stress on myself trying to get perfect scores on everything.”

Yang said he is generally satisfied with his experience at GBHS, but the school has a few flaws.

“Granite Bay is definitely one of the better (high schools) just from all the AP classes they offer to extracurriculars,” Yang said. “I’ll definitely admit that there’s definitely more competition here in terms of academics than other schools. I know that a lot of people here try their hardest and are trying to go to top-tier colleges, and I guess the feeling of it can cause stress to you – just having the mentality (of) I’ve got to do better than these people if I really want to go to a top-tier college.”

Yu came to GBHS as a new fresh-

man in the community, and he said he didn’t know very many people – but his high school experience got better as he became more involved.

“I genuinely did enjoy almost all of my classes and almost all of my teachers – not quite all of them, there were like one or two – but other than that, I genuinely did enjoy most of the learning environment here,” Yu said. “Yes, there are cliques and all that stuff, but it wasn’t too difficult to make new friends.”

Yu started participating in Club Rush in his sophomore year of high school. He joined a variety of clubs, and while he didn’t stick to all of them, he remained dedicated to Key Club.

“I remember Club Rush from freshman year … and I didn’t really do anything,” Yu said. “I kind of just wandered around eating lunch and stuff, and that kind of made me … remain solo freshman year. … Once I actually started joining clubs and participating in activities, I started actually getting (to be) part of the school environment.”

Yu plans on getting involved in clubs early on in college. He said he is also excited for the independence he will have in college.

“There’s no parents that are just telling you everything you have to do every day,” Yu said. “I mean I’m not going to do anything stupid but – well, yeah, I probably am.”

Yang also participated in several activities throughout high school, including volleyball, Future Business Leaders of America, National Honors Society, Stronger Than Cancer and Grizzly Food Bank.

Yang said he wanted colleges to recognize him as more than the stereotypical Asian.

“If I had a sport while I was at school, it’d make me stand out a little bit more because they’d be like oh, he’s just not the typical Asian applicant,” Yang said. “It’s getting harder and harder to get into colleges applying as an Asian.”

Like Yu, Yang has had a positive experience with clubs. After trying out FBLA, Yang discovered he had an interest in business. He also met one of his future roommates, Cole Kahmann, through FBLA. Yang is hoping to leave a lasting impact on the class of 2017.

“I know last year’s (valedictorian speech) was kind of serious,” Yang said. “(It was) talking about the school system and stuff, and I mean I don’t really want to copy him so I think I’m going to make mine more funny and lighthearted. … I just want it to be something that people are going to remember.”

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Advanced Placement Human Geography course for next fall might throw off the current balance of staffing and enrollment in social studies classes.

Katie Angelone, who currently teaches AP European History and College Preparatory World Studies, will be the primary teacher for the new course.

Although she is excited about teaching new content, she is also anxious.

“I’m nervous because this is the first time I will have ‘mixed classes’ in that I will have sophomores and seniors,” Angelone said.

Angelone added that the class is different than the others she has taught previously. “(Unlike other classes), the goal is to tie the past, present and future together to get the most wellrounded picture of the world in which we live,” Angelone said.

According to the College Board, the course teaches students how to use “spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences,” among other skills.

In order to prepare for the new class, Angelone plans to meet with other teachers who teach AP

Human Geography.

Yet there have been some issues with integrating the class into the history department.

Many rising sophomores have signed up to take the class because it was considered an “easy AP class” with no Document-Based Questions or Long Essay Questions.

“A lot of sophomores have signed up for Human Geography because they heard the news that the AP test is easier,” said Mike Valentine, who teaches AP European History.

For example, Tasia Thorsteinson, a freshman at GBHS, said she signed up for the class because it was an “easy AP test.”

Thorsteinson was surprised to hear that the national pass rate for the AP Human Geography exam was just 53 percent.

The lack of coverage of key historical ideas in the course is also a concern for some teachers.

“You won’t learn about the French Revolution, an event that (still has) effects on us today, (and) the same thing with (the) Industrial Revolution,” said Brandon Dell’Orto, the department coordinator who teaches AP United States History. “The biggest problem (with teaching APUSH) will be back-pedaling to have to teach European history,

something students have (always) automatically known.”

Bronson Vanderjack, a junior, said he thinks APUSH would be harder without the information he learned in AP European History..

“Mr. Dell’Orto already has so little time to teach,” Vanderjack said. “We barely finished a DBQ in his class because we had to cover so much. We just didn’t have time.”

Vanderjack added that if you don’t have prior DBQ knowledge and skills, APUSH is “going to hit you like a train.”

Aside from knowing how to write a DBQ, understanding how an AP history class works is something that is important as well, students and teachers said.

“AP European History helped me so much with DBQ and organizing history in your head for AP United States history,” Vanderjack said. “If you don’t have that already built as a basis, you’re going to have a very hard time in the class.”

Regardless of the concerns that a student might have, Angelone said she thinks the class will offer a good introduction to AP-level coursework.

“I’d encourage any student with the desire to take an AP class to try this one out,” Angelone said.

“The rigor is obviously going to be more than a CP class, but with the right motivation, it’s totally doable.”

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BATESON: Graduate runs against Tom McClintock for Representative seat in CA Continued from page A1

logical views and the demands, the interests, of his donors who are She is returning home this year largely from outside this district. to challenge incumbent Tom Mc- It’s essentially just the next stepClintock (R-Elk Grove), in an ping stone in his political career, attempt to “better represent the and so I think … my main message constituents of California’s 4th to people here is that this district District,” she said. “I, like a lot of deserves real representation from people, felt the need to do some- someone who knows the area and thing. To ‘do something’ with a who’s going to defend and advocapital D and a capital S. … I felt cate for people’s interests and their that working to do something to get values here.

Tom McClintock out of office in Gazette: Why do you think that 2018 was a way that I could make 2018 will be the year that you or a big difference, (and) that this was another Democrat could win the my little corner of the world where District 4 seat?

Bateson: People think that this I could come and have an impact Congressional district ... is a safe on the race.”

Republican seat. And that’s why *** Gazette: What has brought you Tom McClintock came here in the to this point to run for the posi- first place. But I think that’s the tion you are going for? What has wrong perception. Going back to sparked your interest in govern- 2006 and 2008, Charlie Brown as a Democrat nearly won in both ment?

Bateson: I’ve been dissatisfied of those years. In 2008, he came with Tom McClintock’s represen- within about 1,500 votes of wintation of this area for years. As ning.

And the district has changed a you all probably know, he is from Southern California and in eight, lot since then ... There’s a lot of going on to 10 years of represent- population growth and younger ing this area, he has never even people getting registered to vote.

I think that some of bothered to move to this district. I can al- To read the full transcript the demographics of the district have most see no evidence of the interview, visit actually changed, that he engages with granitebaytoday.org. and the people have community groups become a bit more here – he doesn’t show up at high school gradua- moderate ...

If you add together the people tions, he doesn’t show up at picnics, he doesn’t show up at even with no party preference and the parades, and he acts against the Democrats, there are more of them interests and values of his con- than there are registered Republistituents almost every time he does cans. something in Congress ...

Finally, I think that this particular I realized I’m from this area, I moment in history and the particuthink that a lot of people here are larly poor representation provided moderate to conservative, but by Tom McClintock mean that a they are not well served by Tom lot of people agree there needs to McClintock ... So, I started talk- be a change. ... Tom McClintock ing to people looking at different has not faced a serious, well-fundways to be involved in the race. I ed opponent since 2008, so a lot started looking at candidates here, of people frankly don’t know anytrying to see who was going to run thing about his record.

Gazette: A lot of times we reagainst him, then eventually with encouragement from people here, member certain candidates beI realized that maybe I should run cause of a certain issue. Do you have a certain issue you would like against him.

Gazette: What are some of Tom to focus on?

Bateson: I think I would most McClintock’s strengths and weaknesses that you think you can learn like to be known for my approach.

I’m someone who’s from here from and pull from?

Bateson: I think that some of and I know the area well, but I Tom McClintock’s strengths are also have a lot of skills and qualihe’s very consistent. He’s had an fications that I can bring to solve extremely consistent message all practical problems here and to throughout his career as a politi- being a good, effective represencian, which stretches literally as tative for the area. So I think that practical, commonsense problem long as I’ve been alive.

I do agree with a few of his stanc- solving is what I would most like es – so, for example, his recent to be known for, but in terms of vote to protect our privacy on the issues to focus on, my strategy is Internet. I actually agree with that, to focus on the areas where people ... as far as the Republican Party here already have broad agreement goes, he has not been as actively and where Tom McClintock is far opposed to marriage equality as out of step and to really highlight those things. some people ...

So the issues I would focus on I also appreciate his transparency. He’s very direct, and he in particular would be first, the makes his rationale for every vote environment, of the great outthat he’s cast in Congress known doors. A lot of people live here on his website. He posts all his speeches on his website – at least speeches on the House floor – and he sometimes posts speeches that he’s given to private groups on his website. So I appreciate that about him, but onto the weaknesses.

The very consistency of his positions over time shows that he has not taken into account the interests or values of this district at all. So these are positions that he developed when he was representing southern California in the state legislature, and he really is just using this district as a perch from which he can spout his own ideo-

precisely because they enjoy being outdoors. People like hiking, skiing, camping and just riding their bikes around or their motorcycles around, or whatever it is they like to do. That’s something that we all value. We value clean air, we value clean water, and people in this district actually believe in climate change ... I would try to reach out to people on that level and show them that people already have these views. They’re views that I share and they’re views that Tom McClintock does not share. That’s how I would try to approach some of these issues.

I would also make a similar pitch in regards to Health Care.

The third issue I would run on would be basic decency and shared values – the idea that we treat each other with respect, that we value fairness. People here are opposed to discrimination, and these are all areas in which Tom McClintock does not match up well with this district. He’s rude to people. Even his writing, if you go and look at the vote notes on his website, is full of sarcasm. This is the face of this region he’s presenting in Congress, and we’re not putting our best foot forward ... Tom McClintock actively supports wage discrimination. He is against equal pay for equal work, and he thinks that one person’s labor should be worth exactly what another person is willing to pay for it ... Implicitly, that means that if there’s systemic discrimination in society against an entire group of people, it would seem that Tom McClintock is fine with that, and I’m not.

Gazette: What’s your stance on healthcare, and, if you see a necessity for reform, how would you propose that reform?

Bateson: So, yes, today Tom McClintock voted in favor of the AHCA, (which would repeal and replace) key elements of the Affordable Care Act. The thing about the Affordable Care Act is that Republicans want us to believe that you can piecemeal and pick it apart, but it’s very complicated and all parts are inter-tangled with each other. So really, by voting the way he has today, Tom McClintock has endangered the entire viability of the Affordable Care Act, all of its provisions.

I strongly believe, and the evidence shows, that the Affordable Care Act helps us all.

Obviously, it helps people who haven’t been able to buy insurance through the marketplace, through health exchanges. It helps people with expansion of Medi-Cal. It also helps people with employerprovided insurance. It helps seniors through Medicare. People with employer-provided insurance (have their) annual out-of-pocket costs … capped now because of the Affordable Care Act. Medical expenses were (once)

the leading cause of bankruptcies in the U.S., and most of the people who declared bankruptcy because of medical expenses had health insurance. … You could still be hit with tremendously large bills. A lot of health insurance plans still, today, if you go to the hospital, will pay 80 percent of the expenses, and you pay 20 percent. In the past, that meant if something happened – like with Jimmy Kimmel’s son’s surgery, which cost about $100,000 – you would have to pay $20,000. That’s a lot of money.

And, now, the Affordable Care Act has put actual caps on the amount of out-of-pocket expenses people can be hit with. ...

I would absolutely defend the Affordable Care Act, and I think our most immediate priorities would be stopping the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Or, depending how far this bill goes now, undoing whatever damage is done now when the next Congress comes into office in 2018.

Gazette: What is your concluding message you’d like young people to be aware of?

Bateson: I think my broader message, not just to young people but to people in the community, is that this has been really empowering.

And I think there are a lot of reasons for people to feel concerned, to feel sort of dark and hopeless and despondent, especially today with the vote about the Affordable Care Act, with the executive orders and the travel ban, for example, that came out. There are a lot of things that are really unnerving that’ve been happening. … You can see it in the online groups that form, you can see it in the protests that are happening. Even here, people are upset.

But I think that it’s time to start thinking about the 2018 election, things we can do to change this. So there are ways to take action now.

I think that volunteering is one, I think that attending events that are happening (like) candidates’ forum(s) and also starting to talk to our friends and neighbors.

By my calculations, if all the people who are quite active right now – people who join online groups, people who go to events – I would guess that there’s about 10,000. That’s my estimate. If all of those people each go and find 20 people – 20 friends, 20 relatives, 20 neighbors, 20 colleagues – people who live here and can vote here

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Gina Bateson and her supporters, above, gather at Vernon Street to file her official candidacy paperwork.

Bateson smiles with her oneyear-old son, left. Bateson talks to the co-editors-in-chief of The Gazette, below.

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– and for the next 18 months, each person keeps track of their 20 people, educates them, informs them, makes sure that they show up to vote in 2018, that would probably be enough votes to beat Tom McClintock.

So that would be my pitch to people. If people are feeling upset, they’re feeling angry (or) they’re feeling disempowered, find 20 people, write down actual names

and focus on shepherding those people along until the 2018 election. *** Editor’s note: Cole Kahmann, Surina Khurana, Carissa Lewis, Anjali Shrivastava and Hannah Xu contributed to this report. Gazette/ GraniteBayToday.org adviser Karl Grubaugh is a volunteer in the Bateson 2018 campaign for Congress. He did not actively partici-

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ear Readers, It has come to our attention that a student reporter on the Gazette staff has engaged in journalistic misrepresentation and the fabrication of quotes on stories that have appeared in three different issues of the Gazette this spring. In some cases, those stories also appeared online on GraniteBayToday. org.

Stories in the April issue about the Extreme Dance Team included fabricated quotes attributed to principal Jennifer Leighton, assistant principal Jessup McGregor and freshman student Charlotte Grahame. Fabricated quotes attributed to assistant principal Mike Fischer appeared in a story about a fake Instagram account started in the name

of Mr. Fischer. A photograph of an iHop breakfast that accompanied a food review written by the reporter was actually taken from the internet without credit or permission.

In the March issue, a story about Black History Month included fabricated quotes attributed to Granite Bay High School librarian Julianna Hedstrom and freshman student Jada Harper.

In the February issue, in a story about teachers having to complete gradechange forms, the reporter quoted a freshman girl from Granite Bay High who does not actually exist.

There might be more misrepresentations and fabrications — GBHS administrators and Gazette editors are still investigating.

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Trapped by the bubble GBHS students fail to be diverse in nature

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tepping onto the campus of Granite Bay High School, we all face the pressure of being involved in the same materialistic culture.

From the cars we drive to the Hydro flasks we carry, we don’t realize that we are more similar to each other than ever.

When many outsiders state that we are a predominantly a white society, many Granite Bay natives defend themselves and argue that we may be more diverse than you think.

Well, think again.

Living in a region with similar incomes and racial backgrounds, a majority of students feel as if they have to fit in with others.

From the certain bracelets, shoes and clothing brands we wear, we fall into a recurring trap of looking like the person

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next to us, while simultaneously coming from the same Granite Bay background.

It’s almost like we have become ssaini.gazette@gmail.com clones of one another, wanting to possess not only the same brand names but a similar culture.

Culture – as in, the music that runs through our ears, like Chance the Rapper,

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EDITORIAL The voice of the Granite Bay Gazette of trust that, when a reporter quotes someone, readers can be sure those words were actually spoken by the person who is being quoted. Unfortunately in this case, the trust we as editors placed in this reporter was violated.

The student reporter was suspended from The Gazette/GBT.org staff for the remainder of the school year and will not be permitted to re-join the staff in and fast food chains we eat at, like Chickfil-A, Chipotle and Jack’s Urban Eats. They all incorporate the ideas of our materialistic society.

We’re all caught in the H XU A N NA “Granite Bay Bubble,” and n/ H atio r t s it won’t pop.

Illu te et Although some GBHS students might come from different ethnic backgrounds, the unique cultures are left at home and the Granite Bay identity comes into play when we walk on campus.

Not only does music taste and fashion sense fall into uniformity, but our mentality about college is fairly alike.

Striving for sister schools, such as Cal Poly, proves that most of us have similar goals in terms of getting into top colleges

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Accepting our four years as they were

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n only a few more days, I will be walking across a stage, receiving a (temporarily empty) diploma folder and taking in my last few moments at Granite Bay High School.

There are officially 507 students in the class of 2017. For the past four years, I’ve spent most of my days seeing a new face for the first time.

But for the past few weeks, I’ve spent my days seeing familiar faces, maybe for the last time.

Some of my classmates are going to rush to get their diplomas after the graduation ceremony, in a hurry to minimize all that these four years were into a piece of paper, an inanimate memory.

Others are going to leave their caps and gowns on for a little while longer, trying to slow down time and hold on to what they know and love, anxiously anticipating the season of change approaching.

I’m somewhere in between.

I loved high school some days. I also hated high school some days. But I’m ready for the next chapter, and hopefully, so is everyone else.

High school was something different for each one of us, and it’s important to acknowledge that.

For some, it might have been a time of unrelenting anxiety, pressure and difficulty. Others might have enjoyed it, with excitement and confidence. For many, it was a mix of those and a multitude of other feelings.

Whatever your experience was, the most constructive thing you can do with the last four years is accept them and embrace them for all that they were – in all of their glory, heartbreak and mediocrity.

At this point, we can’t really do anything to change them.

There’s a stigma out there that high school has to be something we can’t wait to get over with, and no matter how magically or tragically it went, that we’re all so glad it’s over.

Am I happy I’m graduating? Unashamedly, yes.

But, there’s a lot I’m going to miss about this season of life that I underappreciated.

High school presented a four-year window for us to be as reckless, irresponsible, immature and naive as we wanted to be. Although some struggled more than others, we all fell down and scraped our knees because of it.

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Sure, college is the time to “find yourself,” and nhatch.gazette@gmail.com we’ll have the independence to experiment as we please, but with adulthood and freedom come greater responsibility – and fewer excuses.

We can rave or complain about high school all we want, but at the end of the day, it is what it was.

We’re graduating and moving on, and we’re going to take these experiences with us for the rest of our lives.

I think we do ourselves a disservice every time we impose negativity on our high school years while we’re still in them. We’re going to look back years from now and long for the simplicity of life, and the friends we haven’t seen in forever.

We are so impatient and temperamental with our parents at their slightest shortcoming, and we push them away, but in about six months, most of us would give anything just to give them a hug.

When we’re failing our classes in college, and our TAs don’t have time to learn our names – let alone our professors – we’re going to miss Grubaugh unfailingly taking care of his people and Westberg’s ever-loving, warm hospitality.

It’s OK that we’re ready to move on – we’re supposed to be. That being said, we shouldn’t take for granted everything that high school has given us.

There were days that made us stronger, people who made us kinder and teachers who made us better.

Their impact will last beyond graduation day.

So as we go our separate ways, we should give appreciation where it’s due, and close this chapter of our lives with grace.

It happened. But we have to keep in mind that it was just one chapter.

High school doesn’t have to be this monumental thing that defines who we are forever. It shouldn’t be, because our journeys aren’t over yet – they’re just beginning.

So don’t hold on to it, but don’t let it go.

Just let it be. *** Natalie Hatch, a senior, is a Gazette voices editor.

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We apologize on behalf of our entire staff for the damage done by this series of misrepresentations, and we deeply regret the publication of these false and defamatory stories.

Sincerely, Cole Kahmann, Surina Khurana, Carissa Lewis, Anjali Shrivastava, Hannah Xu Gazette co-editors-in-chief around the country and pushing our academic levels to the highest.

Stereotypes about other high schools and colleges also are present on campus, especially regarding community colleges like Sierra College.

In terms of college, business and nursing majors are the most popular, proving that most GBHS students have similar career goals as well.

Stepping onto a new college campus, with students from many different areas, might very well help us become more diverse from one another, and hopefully make us more unique in the process. *** Sanjna Saini, a senior, is a Gazette staff writer.

It’s not so smart to only be book smart

Emotional intelligence proves to be important outside of class

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tudents across the country have been programmed to think that grades are everything – that your ability to sit down and take a test measures how smart you truly are without regard for any other outside factors.

While testing your ability to study and be prepared for a certain subject is considered the most important measure of a student’s intelligence, it certainly is not.

All my life I have compared myself to those who were intellectually superior to me. I’ve thought, “Wow they are so lucky – school just comes so easily to them.”

However, I’ve failed to consider that mnimtz.gazette@gmail.com yes, they are brilliant right now, but will the skills they demonstrate prove a more valuable purpose in the future?

That’s the thing, of course. Someone who is brilliant will have success that corresponds to what they see as successful. But what about the kids who are intellectually superior outside of the classroom?

To my knowledge, there are no classes offered on how to build and maintain meaningful relationships, read emotion from facial expressions or have the ability to empathize with another person.

All of these elements and many more make up emotional intelligence, the kind of intelligence that is widely overlooked but often proves to be the most valuable.

Take a person who is an absolute math genius – they are so strong in that one area, but perhaps their social skills lack as a consequence of that strength.

A lot of the time – so I’ve heard – large, well-known companies look for employees who are good communicators, have the ability to effectively manage their own emotions and can adapt to any given environment.

These skills are mostly innate, although the more people practice communicating with others, the better they will be at it.

This is why people who possess a true sense of emotional intelligence are so rare. Studies have shown they are not only more efficient in a workplace, but they are the ones who usually hold their jobs for longer because of the meaningful relationships they have created.

The sad thing is, this isn’t emphasized to students.

Teachers in school never talk about how valuable this is, therefore making the kids who are strong in this area and not as strong academically feel incompetent, when really they have an advantage they aren’t even fully aware of yet.

I am not saying that academically intelligent people are not successful – they most certainly are. However, I am concerned for the lack of interest in emotional intelligence when it truly is one of the most powerful kinds of brilliance.

Often times, people who demonstrate an obscene amount of intelligence lack the ability to form deep connections with other employees, therefore hindering their success within a company.

Sometimes, the relationships we form with others are really what bring us back to jobs, places or really anything in our lives.

It’s clear to me that the ability to communicate effectively, utilize one’s own emotions in an appropriate manner and understand the emotions of others is incredibly valuable.

Employers are realizing this as well. So it would be nice if schools and colleges also took notice. *** Megan Nimtz, a junior, is a Gazette social media editor.

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Art beyond technique HEARD Analyze artworks for on the BAY their impact, not just for composition

What is your favorite memory from this school year?

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Although I appreciate many works of art, there are very few that I am truly passionate about. To me, these are the pieces that are most important, but they aren’t necessarily the ones that show the most skill.

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“The first day of school, coming into Granite Bay for the first time.”

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Anneliese Cowles “The last marching band show, because it suddenly started pouring near the start of our show time, ... (but) we did it anyway.”

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Gabriel Feng I really liked going to the Lowell cross country to meet with my team ... we (hung) out at the Golden Gate park, and ...it’s a really fun race.

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Malia Luna “Senior ball, because everyone was so happy, dancing was great, everyone in the same place making one last memory together, and I had the best date of all.

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Trevon Lockwood “The Granite Bay vs. (Del Oro) staff basketball game (because of) the amount of money we raised for charity and how fun it was.

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year ago, walking into the modern art exhibit of a museum, I would have come across a solid-colored canvas with a few random-looking brush strokes and thought snootily to myself, I can’t believe this is considered art.

Even now, it is difficult for me to call what looks like a venerated sheet of paper “fine art.” There’s no composition; there’s no technique. It doesn’t make sense.

Art is often scaled according to its academic merit. Does it have contrast? Is there a clear perspective?

What are the hues? Art techniques can create a nice aesthetic, but they mean nothing if a viewer cannot get emotionally drawn in.

Although I appreciate many works of art, there are very few that I am truly passionate about. To me, these are the pieces that are most important, but they aren’t necessarily the ones that show the most skill.

One of my favorite works of art is called “Travelers Among Mountains and Streams.” Aesthetically, it is nothing extraordinary. There is virtually no color, and it depicts a natural scene that most people would consider fairly conventional.

Some might say it’s pretty, and others might call it boring – but to me, it’s magnificent.

My interest in the art has nothing to do with perfection of technique. I admire it because I can imagine myself in various locations within the scene, glancing around and absorbing everything around me.

If you look at the bottom righthand corner of the work, you’ll see a line of black dots, and only when you

zoom in really close will you notice that these are the travelers mentioned in the title.

It is almost comical how minuscule the figures are in comparison to the magnitude of everything else. In their titles, artists generally refer to what they want the viewers to focus on, but this is clearly not the emphasis of this work.

What’s the purpose of naming an artwork after the central object?

It might allow the viewer to understand what the artist intended the work to be about, but viewers become so distracted by the artist’s viewpoint that they are deprived from forming their own interpretation.

Viewers can’t take much away from art when everything is already given to them.

When we only analyze the artist and how perfectly he or she fits the academic mold, we are left empty of our own perception.

The more we focus solely on the academic merit of art, the more we lose sight of its purpose – to provoke some level of satisfaction or thoughtprovoking response.

When I see a solid-colored painting, I don’t see any use of lighting or composition, but that doesn’t mean it’s purposeless. If I take nothing away from it, it’s not the art for me.

But to someone who can connect with whatever emotions the colors are portraying, it’s a masterpiece. *** Carissa Lewis, a senior, is a Gazette co-editor-in-chief.

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Fan Kuan’s “Travelers Among the Mountains and Streams” is currently in the Gugong Museum.

Voluntourism: Are you really helping?

Mexicali is more for amusement than aid

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he first time I heard the word “voluntourism” was when my sister was complaining about the Bayside Church Mexicali trip. I didn’t really understand why she was criticizing it, because it was a trip that she had participated in and had loved when she went.

But now that I have experienced Mexicali for myself, I can see her point.

After going for three years, I have finally accepted that when I sign up, I’m not just doing it to help people. If that was really the goal, then there are other more lasting options than going on a week-long trip to another country.

Heck, so many people go just because it’s seen as the “thing to do” over spring break. It’s more for the experience. If it was really about helping people, then why is there the need to travel hundreds of miles when there are people who need help right here in the area?

When choosing to go on a voluntourism trip rather than just simply volunteering, the focus shifts from serving to treating it as a vacation.

It changes from only volunteering to help people to taking a photo shoot since people need to know all about what you’re doing.

Voluntourism helps to perpetuate the white-hero stigma reminiscent of Rudyard Kipling’s “White Man’s Burden.”

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Those going on these types of trips tend to view themselves as “saviors” and pity who they are trying to serve.

Even when I was in Mexico, there were volunteers mocking – yes, mocking – the way Mexicans live.

When you are a guest, then why criticize and ridicule those you say you’re attempting to help? You’re no better than those you mock – the difference is that you’re lucky enough to have been born in a first-world nation.

There isn’t any training involved for Mexicali, so many people go without even caring to learn the basics of Spanish and expect others to understand them because obviously everyone speaks English.

If you don’t even care enough to attempt to learn the basics of a culture, then how much do you really care about them? Or is it that you want to feel important and special by telling yourself

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Many Granite Bay students go down to Baja California for a Bayside Outreach trip called “Mexicali” to volunteer at the local churches.

Most will dismiss any It causes inflation of the that one week spent playing concerns on the basis that local currency and creates a with kids will change their they’re helping people, so reliance on tourism to have lives? there is no way that what basic necessities.

Even if that one week they’re doing is wrong.

But the worst part is that does help, creating a system Unfortunately, voluntourof improving the overall area if you try and confront those through the establishment of who participate in volunism is ultimately about sustainable lasting progress tourism and try to have a yourself and not those you’re would be more beneficial. civil discussion about it, trying to help.

Choosing to go on volunmore often than not, they *** tourism trips also negatively will deny that what they’re Kaley Dover, a senior, is a doing is wrong. affects the economy of the Gazette staff writer.

I know I have in the past. area you’re trying to help.

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ď ˇBlake Peterson, right, enjoys the activities in store for the afternoon by pushing against the rope in a game also known as bungee run. Mike Valentine and Scott Becker, below, grill free hot dogs and quesadillas for students.

Brian Lambey and Ryan Martin, middle center, enter a inflated maze and shoot one another with water guns. Kyle Holmes, middle right, willingly sits on the infamous dunk tank as students attempt to collapse the stand and push him into the water. Wade Bryant, lower left, receives an airbrush tattoo. Student government’s Ryan Pizzo, lower right, hands out a quad dance ticket for the evening to a willing buyer.

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Spontaneity is necessary for a balanced life

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ith the amount of academic rigor and stress implemented on students nowadays, exercising spontaneity in life is more crucial than ever.

Growing teenagers aren’t bred to deal with the quantity of work this era has bestowed upon us. Yet, as obedient students, we put our heads down and unhealthily grind as commanded by the system.

My sophomore year hit me like a truck: my schedule was filled with all Advanced Placement and Honors courses with no knowledge as how to handle them.

It took me awhile to adjust to them, as I eventually did, but for the first half of that semester I would dedicate my entire weekends to nothing but schoolwork.

Unfortunately, that toil is a commonality among students at Granite Bay High School.

It’s detrimental to maintain tunnel vision while focusing on academics; taking a break from that harsh diligence can replenish and refresh the soul, which is why students should strive to practice acts of spontaneity in their lives.

A few months ago, on a Saturday, as I was reluctantly completing my fifth practice ACT that month, I decided I was going to be exorbitantly spontaneous that day.

I needed to do something for me, so I put off studying for the quizzes I had coming up that Monday and proceeded to contact friends whom I knew would be up for my impulsive idea. By the end of the day I had gone skydiving for the first time.

Just doing something unplannednot another bullet point listed in my planner- was beyond refreshing.

With regenerated adrenaline and dopamine fueling my energy levels, I returned the following day to my bulleted planner with enhanced productivity levels and a clear mind.

Similarly, after the fall term’s finals were completed, I felt utterly drained as many students do.

With no plans but SAT preparation for winter break, I researched and eventually compiled an itinerary of what would be a five day trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

After great use of the power of persuasion (and finding cheap flights), my mother and I boarded a flight to Mexico less than 24 hours later.

Soaking up some needed Vitamin D with no thoughts of school for a few days recharged me, as vacations tend to do.

Breaks are needed even in the midst of storms; while prepping for AP testing, my best friend and I decided to take a day trip down to a concert in San Jose to get rid of the rampant stress bombarding us.

It’s hard to force yourself to take breaks when you’re a Type A student, but it’s needed: we aren’t programmed robots.

It may not involve taking a spontaneous trip to Mexico or impulsively deciding to go skydiving, but any amount of exercising spontaneity is healthy.

Whether it be picnicking at a park or taking a road trip to San Francisco, a break from the rigor in our lives is necessary not only for our sanity, but to remind us of what life is about.

*** McKenna Aram, a junior, is a Gazette Lifestyle editor

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Hey Surina! I’ve been thinking...

Two graduating students reflect on the last year of high school

BY CONNOR HINSON AND SURINA KHURANA

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onnor: This year kind of sucked.

Surina: Wait what? What are you talking about? I had a great time this year.

Connor: I feel like you’ve repressed a lot of it.

Surina: Like what?

Connor: First of all we tanked our school’s ranking because no one tried on the CAASPP test.

Surina: Okay, true. But that’s just one thing.

Connor: That was before school even started. Day one we learned that the Tribe was no longer allowed in the end zone.

Surina: But we still had a good time in the bleachers. We still cheered hard from over there.

Connor: Did we? The football team started off the season 1-6. Clearly the cheering wasn’t effective.

Surina: It was just a rough start, though.

At least the Tribe leaders were alright.

Connor: I thought I was supposed to be

Me too.

the funny one.

Surina: Anyway, there were a lot of memorable moments this year, like when that one kid sawed the parking lot gate open. He was really in a rush, I guess.

Connor: Ah yes, how could I forget?

That really set a mood for how I felt all year.

Surina: Also, remember the clowns?

They sure stirred up a scare and there were some sightings even in Granite Bay! Connor: I was definitely spooked. Good thing there weren’t any school employees who got involved in the clown craze, leading to their temporary suspension.

That would have been really embarrassing for our image.

Surina: Okay, let’s move on Connor…

I was going to say the election could’ve been worse, but it really couldn’t have.

Connor: Right? Like regardless of your political stance, the man was a reality TV star. At least we got that great YG song out of it.

Surina: You would’ve thought Trump’s

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win meant an automatic win for the senior boys’ Hotshots team, Team Trump. It’s really such a pity they lost in the semifinals.

Connor: I really thought that with the new year we could start fresh. And then we lost powder puff. Again.

Surina: And before that door dash was banned. Because I guess it was more disruptive and more of a security concern to have food dropped off to school by a DoorDash employee than any other friend or parent dropping off food?

Connor: Yeah, not the most logical choice, especially considering the lunch stealing epidemic that went on this year.

I mean, at least my food was safe with the Doordashers.

Surina: That’s true. During those same few months seniors were paying each other to complete their personal finance course. Maybe if our senior class hadn’t taken so many L’s throughout the year, we might’ve found enough motivation to do it ourselves.

Connor: I know I’ve been pretty cyni-

cal, but this year wasn’t all bad.

Surina: You’re right in some ways. The talent show, for one, was a for sure highlight of the year @deerobins63. I loved seeing so many of my peers do what they love. And then there was the staff basketball game. That was one of GBHS’s best events!

Connor: I think we went to two different staff basketball games.

Surina: Connor, we’re being positive.

Connor: I know, I know. Actually, I loved the spring musical, The Unfortunates! Sophie really killed it. Open your fists!

Surina: I really did enjoy Pride and Prejudice, too. Overall, we certainly had some rough patches but there were moments that made me proud to be a grizzly.

Connor: As excited as I am to get out of this place, I’ll look back fondly on the memories I’ve made here.

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Literature’s effect on people Even with the emergence of technology, readers stay true to their literary values

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ccording to The Washington Post, 43 percent of adults read at least one work of literature in 2014.

This is considered an all time low percentage as recorded by the publication.

This and the somewhat recent invention of electronics suggests that people don’t busy themselves with reading literature as often as before.

Even though the popularity of reading great works has declined, individuals seem to stand by their passions for reading.

Shannon McCann, an Advanced Placement Language and Composition teacher and an English 9 teacher at Granite Bay High School, considers literature influential to her life.

“When I am feeling overwhelmed or frustrated, I lean on my favorite characters,” McCann said. “I ask myself, ‘What would Atticus do?’ or ‘How would August react?’

Usually the answer is pretty clear and I try to hold myself up to their standards which ain’t easy!”

Gwendolyn Porter, a junior at GBHS, also acknowledges literature as an illuminant in her life.

“I’m definitely more observant and cautious than I would have been, had I not gotten into literature,” Porter said. “By seeing how events can unfold if you don’t think or communicate, the potential impact that can unfold is immense.”

Raymond Forbes, a junior at GBHS, also conveyed his fascination with literature.

“When I read a truly interesting or complex story, it brings out a lot of intense emotions that make me want to keep read-

to experience it.”

McCann believes that there is a barrier of understanding.

“There is a difference between reading a text and understanding a text,” McCann ing,” Forbes said. “It’s like I’m experiencsaid. “Perhaps people who challenge the ing some of the same emotions and experirelevance of reading have not had the priviences as the characters in that story.”

Along with a passion for literature, one’s lege of understanding a complex text.” views can be altered by the material he/she To further the argument, Dell’Orto also reads. feels that literature is important in society.

GBHS junior Jason Dell’Orto has an “There’s always something you can gain opinion on this subject. from reading,” Dell’Orto said. “There is “Not only does (literature) impacts the never going to be a decrement to it.” way I speak and the way I think, but it Porter also elaborated on the necessity of impacts the way I interact with people,” literature in people’s lives.

Dell’Orto said. “You “It is good to underkind of see people in stand other people’s literature that you don’t perspectives, even if want to be like.” you don’t agree with McCann expanded on them,” Porter said. her change in views as It is good to “And with literature, well. ... you can’t interrupt “Literature is an art understand form and it exposes the the speaker or start other people’s ideas and attitudes of an argument. You perspectives, even can only contemplate different time periods,” McCann said. “It has if you don’t agree about what they have had a significant impact to say. And the only with them. on my awareness and way to get their full understanding.” point of view, is to As the decline in the keep reading. Only reading of literature is then can you make a – Gwendolyn Porter, GBHS occurring, society seems complete, ruminated junior to develop a stigma judgement on what towards it. they’ve said.”

Forbes thinks the bad Although the readfeelings could be in ing of literature seems response to missed opto be occurring less and less, the impact portunities.

“People who consider literature irrelevant that it leaves with people only grows stronhaven’t read some of the great works of ger. literature that display hidden messages and “Novels expand our understanding of themes about people and society,” Forbes people and their motivations,” McCann said. “People who don’t appreciate its imsaid. “Literature therefore has the power to portance haven’t spent time or had a chance teach society empathy and tolerance.”

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GBHS media program takes home the hardware Program excels in nationwide competition

“The purpose of our surf film was to highlight the life of Nathan Acker’s professional surf career and also to enter into STN,” Rood said.

STN annually hosts media teams from high schools across the United States and has multiple competition

BY MCKENNA ARAM categories. maram.gazette@gmail.com “STN started back in early 2000s and my media teacher, Mr. Newborn, was actually one of the people ranite Bay High School’s media team works that helped get it going,” Weidkamp said. wonders not only inside and outside of the One of the categories is the “Crazy 8s Competiclassroom, but nationally. tion” where competitors are allotted an eight hour On March 26, 2017, 20 students from GBHS’ media team left on a week-long trip for Anaheim, California time period to produce a short film to be submitted.

“For our team competition we were competing to compete in a nationwide film competition. for (the) Crazy 8s documentary where we had eight “There were a lot of people in attendance; (the conhours to make a short documentary,” vention administration) said it was the senior media student Jaden Troxel most they’d ever seen,” junior media said. “My competition was anstudent Nash Rood said. “There were chor team with Shawn Shah, Melia schools ranging from Hawaii to Texas This is the first Zaballos and Ian Mackey… (and to New York and a few even from Russia.” time we came we) won honorable mention and our anchor team won third place.”

Certain students from Beginning, away with two Upon arrival, Weidkamp and Advanced and IB media class were media students scouted around and selected by media teacher Zachary wins. pondered possible options for the Weidkamp to attend the competition Crazy 8s documentary. Since the known as Student Television Net– Zachary Weidkamp, team couldn’t venture very far, as the work, or more commonly, “STN.” GBHS media teacher convention was in Anaheim, the team “NCME (Northern California had to use the resources available.

Media Educators) and STN are really Some possible subjects for the the two competitions that we focus documentary included a local bee on,” Weidkamp said. “NCME is really farm, a video producer or a small a local thing, so we’re really trying museum. Yet the option GBHS media to focus on STN since it’s big and went with was not even in their top four choices. national.” “(The documentary) was about a business owner Before attending STN, the media team had worked who owns a Mexican restaurant really close to the on a surfing documentary in the fall of 2016 that convention center and how his work ethic (made) him was to be submitted before the end of December as a precursor competition for STN. successful,” Weidkamp said. “It was a whole glimpse

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1) California has a larger population than all of Canada.

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Granite Bay High School Media poses for a photo for media award in Anaheim, California. into his life; the other top ideas we had for the documentary just didn’t materialize.”

GBHS walked away with two awards; one award was for the anchor team which placed third and the other was an honorable mention for the documentary.

“This is the first time we came away with two wins,” Weidkamp said. “It’s a national thing where you’re competing against really good schools so it’s really difficult.”

Though competitions and award ceremonies lasted

throughout the entire week, the team got to partake in some fun activities while in So-Cal. On Monday, the day after arrival, students went on a day trip to Disneyland, as well as a beach visit later in the week.

“My favorite part about being a part of media was getting to know and be a part of the media team,” Troxel said. “There are such unique and talented people there and I’m glad to have gotten to know them.”

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Club Club Name: Red Cross President: Savannah Hibbitt-Maguire

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2) There is a light bulb in Livermore, California that hasn’t burned out for over 100 years.

3) California is the only state that’s hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

4) Southern California has about 10,000 earthquakes each year, although only 15 to 20 of them have a magnitude greater than 4.0.

5) The world’s biggest tree by volume is General Sherman, a giant sequoia tree in Sequoia National Park in California.

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Gazette: What does the club do?

Savannah: We are a humanitarian club that wants to help those in need. We are representatives for the national foundation. We do fundraisers and also give knowledge on what to do in events such as fire.

Gazette: When do you meet?

Savannah: We meet once a month. We talk about things going on in the world and how we can help with those things.

- Compiled by Max Schwartz

Gazette: What is your favorite part about GBHS? Arden: The teachers are great, and I love how friendly everyone is.

Gazette: How do you get involved at school?

Arden: I mostly get involved through the swim team.

Gazette: What advice do you have for underclassmen?

Arden: I would advise underclassmen to get to know their teachers and to get involved in clubs and sports.

- Compiled by Cole Kahmann

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The darknet, unknown to many, is 90 percent of internet The other side of the interweb is accessible to all

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s online privacy has entered the spotlight in recent years, more internet users are increasingly using different devices to mask their online presence.

For computer amateurs, Granite Bay High School senior, Matthew Low, helped explain the Darknet and its pro-privacy counterparts in an easy to understand form.

“Normally when you go to the internet, you go through an ISP and it kicks you directly to the server you want to go to, but the darknet is an overlay network,” Low said. “(When) you want to go somewhere, it sends it to a node, only to decrypt it enough to send it to the next node.”

He said that this basically means that the “destination has no idea where it came from” when the online action is done.

“For that point it’s made for anonymous and encrypted communication,” Low said.

“Because it’s so anonymous, people use it for shady things, but actually, Tor is the main network which was funded and created by the U.S. Navy.”

downloading Tor because (the governTor, which can be downloaded right off ment) tracks down who downloads Tor,” of Google, was a network created by the Daniel Lyons, a GBHS senior, said.

U.S. Navy for open source, anonymous A VPN is another online privacy creatintelligence gathering.

Comparing Tor to an onion, Low said ing device that prevents any information that it “peels being sent from a back one layer private network to of the onion and an individual from sends it and then being stolen. peels another GBHS senior Allan until it reaches Yu said he got his the destination.”

VPN off “the top of Internet Device Vocabulary This makes it the App Store.” wVPN: replaces IP address nearly impossiTor and VPNs, with one from the VPN provider however, are differble for searches wIP address: a computers’ to be traced due ent from the internet identification that allows it to to the various in that searching for communicate with other comlevels of protecwebsites isn’t quite puters so simple. tion.

For Tor, you can’t wNode: various IP addresses “The Tor just search or type in browser is or data points on the internet the address you are locked down, wTor: runs internet traffic looking,” Lyon said. so it has less through various encrypted Instead, eight functionality,” node relays as it reaches site digit codes are found Low said. “BewDarknet: an overlay network on index pages or cause of that it’s that allows for secretive comword of mouth that more secure and munication direct the search the government wISP: internet server that protowards a site. can’t really trace vides access to the internet Lyons, like many you or (it) is reothers, believes that ally difficult for Fast Facts Box /Internet sources these devices can them to do that keep someone completely private on the due to all the layers of the encryption.” website.

However, downloading a Tor network “I think it’s important to have privacy,” can have a few unwanted consequences if Gazette illustration /HANNAH XU Lyons said. “Especially when the governnot done carefully.

“You can use a VPN, especially when ment isn’t respecting that right.” The darknet is known for illegal products and practices that draw in web users.

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Spring break provides multiple volunteer activities for students

If you really knew me, you would know...

Teens spend free time partaking in humanitarian events

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If you really knew me, you would know that I backpack every year.

or some eager volunteers, Easter represents not only the resurrection of Jesus but also the rebirth of giving back to the community.

At Granite Bay High School, there are several community-service-based clubs that utilize spring break and the Easter holiday as a humanitarian opportunity.

The GBHS Key Club definitely falls under that category.

Key Club vice president Ashwini Ganapathi helped organize their annual Easter egg hunt volunteer event during spring break this year at Cavitt Junior High School.

“It went really well,” Ganapathi said. “It’s an amazing community event.”

Volunteers from both Granite Bay High School and Oakmont High School congregated at Cavitt to help hundreds of little kids participate in the anticipated hunt.

The volunteers helped randomly distribute 7,000 Easter eggs filled with small candy and toys throughout the field, according to Landa DuBose, the Key Club advisor.

Members also served fresh pancakes to the attendees and provided face painting for all the young children.

Spring break may allow students a recess from school, but it is often used for vacations instead of pure volunteering.

“As for the Key Club kids, sometimes it is hard for them because they are going out of town,” DuBose said. “This year we were a little light on Key Club members with just seven showing up from Granite Bay. But with Key Clubs at all the high schools, we just give them a call and they all come running.”

Bayside Church also partook in the opportunity to capitalize on Spring break as a time to give back.

Every year, members of the church, which include several GBHS students, travel to Mexicali to build houses in under re-

sourced villages and spread their Christian faith.

This year, the volunteers split up into teams and worked on specific projects catered to their abilities.

“Each team has a specific job, so we build houses for them and churches, which construction does,” Lugo said.

They also spread their faith in the spirit of Easter as a message of encouragement. “(We tried to) just bring the word to these little niños in Mexico… they don’t really have it as good as we do here,” Lugo said.

Both Lugo and Ganapathi emphasize the power of utilizing Spring Break as a time not just for relaxation but for helping those in need.

“In my opinion, I would rather go to Mexico than take a vacation for myself because I know that I can make a difference if I do this, and it’s just a really rewarding feeling,” Lugo said.

As tempting as a relaxing beach vacation sounds, countless dedicated volunteers choose to instead dedicate their time off to those who could only dream of such a luxury.

“Spring break is the perfect opportunity to volunteer,” Ganapathi said. “Everyone finally has the time to give back.”

However, the Key Club’s good samaritan spirit doesn’t just shine through during holidays.

The hardworking members continue to volunteer throughout the school year, engaging in events ranging from playing weekly card games with the residents at Eskaton Lodge in Granite Bay to putting together backpacks loaded with school supplies for underprivileged children.

Whether it is a holiday or a school day, there are never a shortage of volunteer opportunities for high school students. All one needs is the drive to give back.

“Community service is such a great way to get to know the people in your community and reach out to help a neighbor,” DuBose said. “It is a great feeling to see someone smile and say thank you! You never know one day you might need to reach out for help, and I am sure there will be someone there to help.”

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If you really knew me, you would know that I look forward to seeing my dog every day after school.

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If you really knew me, you would know that I always read in my free time.

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Choosing a university is influenced by location preferences

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ranite Bay High School students tend to stay instate for colleges after graduation, but some still question whether they are getting the full story from counselors of college options nationwide.

GBHS senior Basil Hassoun will be attending the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, BC next fall, majoring in Environmental planning and business.

“I found out about the school at a college fair … and it was the only international school represented there,” Hassoun said. “The international tuition rate is about the same or cheaper than going to a (University of California school).”

Many schools in other countries are more expensive for international students, so it was relatively uncommon for tuition to be so similar in price.

Hassoun originally expected to be going to a community college in California or Washington.

“All I heard about going to a UC or other college is how expensive it is and the massive class sizes … and I was not

looking forward to that at all,” Hassoun said. “I was really excited when I found out about (University of Northern British Columbia) that there are really small class sizes.”

Senior Larissa Moffat will attend Indiana University, Bloomington next fall. She was recruited for its women’s rowing team.

“I didn’t focus too much on the UC schools because not everyone is fit for UC schools,” Moffat said. “I feel like you don’t know what college you want to go to until you really visit.”

Senior Carter Bliss will attend Lesley University in Cambridge, MA next fall for soccer.

“I found out about them because their soccer coach contacted me and then I went on a visit and really liked it and felt at home,” Bliss said.

Bliss said he doesn’t hear much discussion from counselors of out-of-state school options.

“Every (class) meeting you go to (discusses) requirements for CSUs and UCs,” Bliss said.

“They never really mention out-of-state schools … and I think they should because

there’s a lot of kids going outof-state.”

Many GBHS and college counselors speak mainly of college options in California, especially about UC and California State University schools.

Lynette Mathews, owner of The College Planning Center, said that this is likely because UCs and CSUs are so widely heard of and well-known.

About 40 percent of the Granite Bay center’s students come from Granite Bay High School.

“UCs are great schools, (and) the California State University system are all great schools too, (but) there’s a lot of other schools out there,” Mathews said. “It’s really all about finding that right fit for you.”

Mathews said out-of-state schools such as Boise State University, University of Nevada, Reno, and Washington State University can be as affordable as UCs or CSUs through the Western Undergraduate Exchange program.

“When parents are oftentimes thinking of college, they’re thinking affordability,” Mathews said. “(For) most families, that’s an important element of college.”

Part of the reason schools in

the program are so affordable is how low the cost of living in those areas are. Housing in Idaho, for example, is much cheaper than San Francisco or Los Angeles, where many bigname colleges are located.

Merit-based aid is also able to bring to cost down of out-ofstate or private schools. This aid is unrelated to a student’s family income.

“If you have a high GPA and a high SAT or ACT score, than those private schools will give you a huge discount (and) it could be $20-25 thousand a year,” Mathews said. “They guarantee it for four years, so as a parent, you can kind of take that to the bank and feel comfortable with that.”

Mathews said finding a great fit is key in the college process.

“I’ve had students thrive in every single CSU and UC, and I’ve had students thrive in all kinds of other liberal arts colleges or big public colleges out of state,” Mathews said. “I think students, whether they’re working with somebody like us or doing it on their own, should be doing more college research and exploration.”

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Students’ health INDICAtes need for ‘green’ card

Weeding out the costs and benefits of prescribed marijuana

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ince the Compassionate Act of 1996, the use of marijuana in California has been legalized for medical purposes.

Patients are prescribed an ID card by a medical marijuana doctor.

“Patients … go in and tell their doctor their history (and) pay sixty bucks to get a (marijuana) card,” MaryLee O’Connor, doctor of pharmacy, said.

They don’t do lab work or tests but instead base it on what a patient reports.

When a doctor prescribes marijuana they give the patient guidelines to follow.

“We tell them low THC content of 1.9 percent or less so they don’t get that heady (or) stoned, (and) we tell them high CBDs, which is the painkilling component in the marijuana,” O’Connor said.

From there, a patient goes to a private dispensary. The marijuana a person purchases from there is essentially the same as recreational marijuana.

However, O’Connor says that recreational marijuana you buy on the street could be laced with anything while medical marijuana is guaranteed to be pure marijuana.

Medical marijuana has been legalized because of its health benefits.

“It has both mental and physical health benefits,” health teacher Kathie Sinor said.

This is because there are two strains of marijuana, the Cannabis sativa and the Cannabis indica. Their medical purposes differ. “(The Cannabis indica) is more beneficial for mental health issues like anxiety and also some sleep disorders,” Sinor said. “The other one (the Cannabis sativa) can be shown to relieve pain and inflammation.”

However, there are also some health consequences to smoking marijuana.

“Smoking marijuana puts you at huge risk for bronchial and lung complications because marijuana does

burn hotter than regular tobacco,” Sinor said. “There’s also memory problems … It lowers your immunity (and) it can lower testosterone levels in males, which can cause infertility.”

However, a person can’t die from overdosing on marijuana.

“There’s no ceiling limit so people can get as high as they want to,” O’Connor said.

A senior boy on campus who would like to remain anonymous has There’s no prescribed ceiling limit, so been medical marijuana people can get to treat his ADHD insomnia. as high as they and He says that since want to. he started smoking a little less than a – Mary Lee O’Connor, year ago, he hasn’t had as much trouble doctor of pharmacy staying focussed in school and sleeping.

His doctor has put one regulation on his marijuana usage and it is that he cannot carry more than eight ounces of marijuana at a time. He also has to renew his marijuana card every year.

The senior boy says that he has not informed his parents about being prescribed marijuana.

“You think they know about that? Nah, they don’t know about that,” the senior boy said. “I’m 18 so their opinion doesn’t really matter.”

However, he is not afraid to tell his friends about his marijuana usage. In fact, he says that they smoke together.

“They join in on the fun,” the senior boy said.

Some of the friends that he smokes with also take marijuana for medical reasons.

One of them is another senior boy who also would like to remain anonymous.

He uses a combination of Adderall and marijuana to treat his ADHD. “(The two) do go hand in hand,” the other senior boy said. “The Adderall calms me down and helps me study … The Cannabis is (for) when I’m stressed… It clears

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A typical California Medical Marijuana ID states information including the subject’s name and the card’s expiration date. my thoughts and helps me relax and breathe.”

This senior boy believes that marijuana has proved to be nothing but beneficial in his circumstance.

“I haven’t experienced side effects … It just works for me. I’ve never had a bad experience (with marijuana),” the senior boy said.

This senior boy also knows other cases where marijuana was used to help an individual.

“There are a number of cancer cases and autism cases where the compound CBD from the plant will stop seizures and there’s no other pharmaceutical drug …

that will stop seizures besides the natural Cannabis,” the senior boy said.

He acknowledges the fact that marijuana is misused by some people but says that he is not one of those people.

“It’s possible for someone to abuse (marijuana) just like they would abuse anything. (A person would) tell (their doctor) that (they) need something and (the doctor) is just going to prescribe it,” the senior boy said.

“You have to be honest with your family, yourself and your doctor.”

National Park of the Month North Cascades National Park • Located in northern Washington fewer than three hours from Seattle • Contains several peaks named by early explorers using them as barriers: Mt. Fury, Mt. Challenger, Mt. Despair and Mt. Desolation • Holds the record for greatest number of plant species in a national park: over 1630 vascular plant species • Geography is varied with Mt. Goode rising 9,206 feet and the valley floor being 400 feet above sea level.

• Holds the most amount of glaciers in any national park outside of Alaska: 312 – compiled by Brayden Johnk, Lifestyle editor

Controversy rises over efficacy of various education systems Aptitude Test (SAT),” Max Johnson, a Students and junior at Granite Bay High School, said.

While there are many different educaexperts discuss their tional systems present in the U.S. today, the two most common are traditional and education–both of which have views of progressive, progressive a large amount of supporters.

There are vague similarities, but it is traditional schools much easier to compare the two separate

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ducation of the students of today and the world changers of tomorrow is approached in various ways depending on what type of school system is used.

While the majority will agree that education is beneficial, little beyond this is agreed upon when it comes to education.

This subject of controversy has been present in American society since the beginning of the 20th century, and for the most part there is still a large amount of disagreement on what the correct type of educational system is.

In the U.S., there are many different types of educational systems.

“I think that the amount of different educational systems and types of instruction present in the United States will affect students’ ability to perform well on important standardized tests such as the Scholastic

views by looking at their differences.

The traditional view of education is that the school system’s primary purpose is to develop and strengthen their students’ academic abilities and to pass on the culture of the previous generation.

Traditional education does not emphasize or focus upon attaining real life skills because traditionalists (people who support a traditional education system) believe that these skills will be attained as a byproduct of a classical or traditional education.

A progressive educational system does contain some miniscule similarities to that of a traditional, but it is very different in the main focus and how this it is achieved.

Progressive education focuses much more on real world skills and knowledge that will be of use later in the lives of students. For example, progressive education would contain job skill training and other situations that will be beneficial to the students when they come into contact with

the economic realities of this world.

How they prepare students for life after basic education is one of the main differences between progressive and traditional education.

While a progressive education will provide specific training for the business world, traditionalists believe that the instruction of logic and rhetoric is the best preparation for any job.

“The students learn how to interact with people out in the world,” junior Jason Dell’Orto said when asked about the progressive education given at GBHS. The differences between traditional and progressive education do not stop at being prepared for the real world, and both types of education approach the teaching of politics in a very different way.

Schools have the job of not only preparing students for life but preparing them for the immediate future, college.

“I’m confident that, educationally speaking, I’m prepared for college,” Reese Richmond, a junior at GBHS, said.

In the instruction of politics, progressivists (supporters of a progressive education) tend to focus on social and multicultural issues opposed to traditionalists who tend to stay away from political and social beliefs and focus more on large issues such as understanding the political order of America.

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Cascade Pass in North Cascades National Park is a notable mountain pass and popular tourist attraction.

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Pack the bags, we’re headed to Europe Senior trip inspires learning, fun and making friends

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ith their high school years coming to a close, Granite Bay High School seniors have special opportunity to make their post-graduation summer more than memorable.

For the past several years, seniors have had the option of participating in the Senior Europe Trip, which is organized by Advanced Placement United States History teacher Brandon Dell’Orto and takes place during the summer after graduation.

Dell’Orto “inherited” this position from former Granite Bay High School mathematics teacher Greg Holmes, who had organized the trip both at GBHS and Oakmont High School for over 17 years.

Dell’Orto is often accompanied by GBHS Advanced Placement European History teacher Mike Valentine in the chaperone duties. Undoubtedly, these two serve as exceptional tour guides as well.

“Mr. Valentine and I never stop teaching history the whole time we are there – we do it all the time,” Dell’Orto said. “The joke is that if you don’t want to hear the history, then you just kind of like stagger a little bit behind the group.”

This year will mark the fifth year that Dell’Orto has been at the helm. He has planned a diverse excursion that will take participants to Portugal, Gibraltar, Spain, Italy, France and Switzerland.

GBHS senior Savanna Romeo is one of this year’s more than 50 participants that has long anticipated this opportunity.

“This was my senior gift from my parents and all I’ve wanted to do,” Romeo said. “I also love traveling. That’s my passion.”

Not only is she eager for the trip to begin, but for Romeo, the destinations do not disappoint.

“I have a list of places I want to go to, and the places we are going are all on my list, so it’s amazing,” Romeo said.

Senior Bryce Cassidy is also looking forward to the trip and anticipates hanging out with his friends, as well as better connecting with other people he doesn’t know as well.

“I decided to go on the Europe Trip because it seems like a really fun experience,” Cassidy said.

“I’ll probably be able to make more friends.”

He also anticipates that his exposure to the new places and people will have its benefits.

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“I want to learn about different cultures and how other countries live,” Cassidy said. “I’m half Italian, so it will be kind of cool to see where my ancestors lived.”

Past attendees of the trip both echo and confirm Romeo’s and Cassidy’s expectations.

Colleen Vivaldi, a former GBHS student who graduated in 2015, knew that the trip was something she couldn’t pass up.

“Getting to experience such incredible places with a great teacher and other friends from my class was an experience I knew I would never forget,” Vivaldi said.

During her excursion, Vivaldi most enjoyed visiting Switzerland, the home of Swiss chocolate.

“My favorite place was Lucerne, Switzerland because of the hospitality, cleanliness and of course the chocolate,” Vivaldi said.

Similar to Cassidy’s expectations, Vivaldi was enthralled by the amazing culture she was exposed to.

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“What I enjoyed most about the Europe trip was The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a popular tourist walking through the different cities that all hold destination for visitors from around the world. significant and specific historic meaning, tradition and art,” Vivaldi said.

“On the very last full night we have (together), the GBHS 2016 graduate Troy Pawlak participated in kids get a chance to look back at the trip, and there the Senior Europe Trip as well. His favorite location are always, ‘It was just the most amazing thing, I’m was also Switzerland, but he enjoyed the country for glad I came, I know it was a lot of money, but ohdifferent reasons than Vivaldi. my-gosh’ reactions,” Dell’Orto said.

“My favorite place that we visited on the trip was On that evening, the participants also invariably our stay in the mountains of Switzerland,” Pawlak speak about the development of new friendships said. “We were in a pretty remote location and got to formed during the trip. see some pretty stunning views.”

“Really hearing some of these friendships that the Even though the group travels together, there are kids made is the coolest part of the coolest part,” still times allotted for the participants to enjoy the cities freely, and Pawlak loved this aspect of the trip. Dell’Orto said. “Every year I hear the same thing – ‘I can’t believe it took me four years to meet you; “I had the opportunity to watch some FIFA World Cup games … in London with Mr. Valentine and Mr. you’re such a cool person.’”

The trip also takes place in a special time of a Dell’Orto and then go explore the city for a couple graduate’s life where they essentially have no worhours with friends,” Pawlak said. “None of that ries, and therefore can really appreciate the experiwas part of the itinerary, and the freedom made the ence. whole trip a lot more fun.” “(The trip) is in this really cool moment in time Dell’Orto, himself, enjoys chaperoning these trips when you are done with high school and you have for a variety of reasons. no responsibilities of college yet,” Dell’Orto said.

“I love seeing things that I’ve taught about, “It’s this one little moment in your life where you’re learned about and read about for years,” Dell’Orto never going to have that moment again – and what said. “That part is great on a personal level.” a great time to be out there with your friends, seeing Apart from the history, Dell’Orto also relishes one the world.” certain night of the trip in particular.

of mice and men

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No one is better at writing mystery novels than Agatha Christie … at least in my opinion.

I was first introduced to the book And Then There Were None when I was about six, when my oldest sister raved about how much she loved the author and the book in general.

That’s when I nerdily played the And Then There Were None video game, since I was too young to actually comprehend the book.

Once I could actually read more complex texts, I fell in love with not only the story, but also how Christie wrote it.

And Then There Were None is about ten individuals who were sent to an out-of-the-way place called Indian Island by the illusive Mr. and Mrs. Owens.

Little do they know, they are sheltered on the island with a devious, monstrous murderer.

Each of the guests are related to certain, scandalous court cases that have marked them as “not guilty.”

One by one, because of their calculated crimes,

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they are murdered, based off of a poem named “Ten Little Indians.”

The way Christie wrote this book baffles me, as it utilizes suspense, yet tranquility.

The readers witness each of the victims turning on each other, while they also are mesmerized by how Christie describes the silent house at night and how the water looks.

Christie also utilizes imagery in such a way that makes you feel like you are the eleventh person on the island.

She pinpoints every single detail, from the lighting in the room, to the shakiness in a character’s voice.

My personal favorite moments, however, are when we read about the internal thoughts of each character.

Vera Claythorne’s guilt surrounding her crime is expressed through her inner feelings, as her rushed language and dramatic dreams force the reader to feel the same.

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ly deteriorates in front of the readers’ eyes, as his thoughts explain his openness to death, and the reality that comes with his wife’s affair.

Readers experience the feelings of isolation and anxiety in the same way that the captives do, all thanks to the talent of Agatha Christie.

She not only writes 10 different perspectives of the same event, but she also haunts her readers with the use of the poem, “Ten Little Indians.”

I mentioned this poem earlier, but the emotive feelings the poem leaves with the readers is substantial.

It is in a simple poem format, but the twisted wickedness it encompasses leads the readers through a turmoil of death.

Agatha Christie is a prominent author of literature, and her work in And Then There Were None is only a preview into her wide array of books.

Mystery is Christie’s language, and reading this book allows you to understand this secret force.

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For GB, Door Dash is worth the cash

Popular food service thrives among students

BY DEAN WILSON dwilson.gazette@gmail.com

n a world where technology advances to take the burden off of people, food delivery services such as Door Dash have grown in popularity.

And with the rising acclaim of the service comes the appeal of becoming a part of the operation.

Despite deliveries being banned at GBHS, the appeal of becoming a Door Dash driver has attracted the attention of students.

Several individuals at Granite Bay, including seniors Owen Strohl and Matt Voelker, have begun working for Door Dash within the past year and have enjoyed their time as employees.

“I’ve known about services like Postmates and Uber Eats for a long time,” Strohl said, “but my friends introduced me to Door Dash. I used the service for a while and decided it would be cool to get a job as a driver.”

It seems that the aspects of the company that attract so many are two main things: the pay and the ability to choose the hours that you work.

For those that join the service for the money, a driver will earn 15 dollars per delivery, plus tip. And according to Strohl, a driver can make about nine deliveries

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In reference to the flexible hours, employees don’t have a set work time, they can simply “clock in” whenever they please.

The average high schooler is pretty busy throughout the week, so the option to work when it is most convenient to them is what has drawn many GBHS students to the service.

In addition to the pay and the flexible work hours, the application process is minimal.

Many students try to get jobs in the time that they are in high school. With so many applying to a local businesses, the job application process can be difficult.

Door Dash can always have more employees, so if you pass the background check, are 18 and drive to Sacramento to get certified, you will get the job.

“Teenagers love food, so that’s why so many get jobs for Door Dash,” driver Jared Christopher joked. “That and the easy application process make it so simple to become a driver.”

But some aspects of the service are problematic.

Some think the long distances of driving can be too much at times.

Surprisingly, Door Dash doesn’t pay for the gas used on longer trips, and when gas is a high schooler’s most treasured commodity, this can be troublesome for

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Owen Strohl Strohl is a senior at GBHS and works for the food service Door Dash.

those looking for a job.

Senior Flannery Trexler disagrees with Strohl’s claim about getting payed for several hours of service.

“There’s a lot of work on the job. I only worked for two days and it really didn’t seem appealing,” Trexler said. “I wasn’t compensated for driving long distances and the pay differs from person to person. I simply wasn’t earning that much.”

Trexler isn’t the only one who wasn’t impressed by the service.

Matt Voelker has worked for the company for several months and is not enthusiastic about the position.

“Being a student athlete, I do like the fact that I can ‘clock-in’ whenever I want,” Voelker said. “But I only make five dollars plus tips for a single delivery and sometimes that’s not worth it.”

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Schools are gradually eliminating the teaching of an old and valued writing style

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ursive, a writing language older generations treasure for its style and appearance, has basically been eliminated from school systems nationwide.

It’s unknown why exactly the language has disappeared, but modern technology has definitely contributed to it.

“As we encourage kids to be more technologically savvy, we also see them produce longer and longer pieces of writing,” Abigail Burke, a fifth grade teacher at Ridgeview Elementary School, said. “It’s too laborious to do it by hand, so they do it electronically.”

The appeal of writing a first draft has gone away, and electronically typing everything has taken its place.

“They’ll do a rough draft on the Chromebook, and then they just go back and revise their typed rough draft to become their final draft,” Burke said. “Nothing’s replacing cursive in the curriculum, moreso word processing is what’s being learned.”

Cursive does still have some uses over just typing up a draft. “(Cursive) has helped improve my penmanship over the years,” Jane Conforti, a student at Ridgeview Elementary School, said.

Students often agree that learning cursive did help them in the long run, and that because of it, they excelled in other writing areas.

Nowadays, though, many families will only use cursive when writing a letter to family or perhaps signing something. So, the writing style isn’t completely gone from our younger generation.

“Cursive should still be taught to people so they can know how to read it and be able to write efficiently,” Carly Tattersall, another Ridgeview student, said.

A lot of older teachers still care about the cursive writing style and don’t like seeing the modern world take it away. There’s a certain beauty you won’t find anywhere else that lies in cursive, they often say.

Another huge aspect of it is that because students aren’t being taught cursive at a young age, when they do have to use it to sign a check or a form, they are embarrassed at how poorly written their name in cursive looks.

“In third grade, if you would write something on the board in cursive, kids who haven’t learned cursive couldn’t read cursive writing,” Burke said.

Not learning cursive comes back to bite students even in high school. Often in history or English classes, a document on a test can be written in cursive.

“If you’re looking at a primary source document in a history class and it’s all written in cursive, (and) if you can’t read it, then that’s a problem,” Burke said.

Simply enough, many classes taught in high schools nationally use primary source documents. Classes from AP Language and Composition to AP Literature to AP United States History all could contain a cursive written document on the AP test at the end of the year.

If a resource on that test were in cursive, there’s no telling the amount of anxiety or stress that a student could go through trying to understand the almost foreign language of cursive.

Though it may be leaving quickly, some teachers won’t let go of their love for cursive language, having in the past required students to write an entire prompt in cursive to show they know the language.

Burke doesn’t require her students to do anything in cursive, though.

“I would say virtually none of my kids now, if asked to sit down and write anything, would choose to write in cursive,” Burke said. “They’ve all been taught cursive, but they choose not to use it.”

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Sitterud coaches succesful girls’ golf and boys’ basketball seasons

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BY SURINA KHURANA skhurana.gazette@gmail.com

jjjThose who know the Sitterud family know that a love for sports runs in the family’s blood.

After playing both golf and basketball growing up, Granite Bay High English teacher Jason Sitterud couldn’t stray far from sports, wanting to influence the lives of students outside the classroom.

For nearly two decades, Sitterud has been the GBHS girls’ golf and boys’ basketball coach.

“Girls golf started 18 years ago (at GBHS) and I have coached it ever since the first season,” Sitterud said.

Sitterud added that he has always had some role in coaching boys’ basketball at GBHS ever since the school opened, but

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After you quit a sport, what’s next?

Playing a sport can be taxing on the body and mind, and it is also difficult. But going from playing a sport every day for the past 8 years to not playing is more difficult.

Yes, in this scenario I am the one who has to fill the void that soccer once filled in my life.

After playing for 8 years, I realized that I really loved the game. I realized that it meant a lot to me, and that it was truly a beautiful sport to watch and play.

But as the end of my senior year grew closer, I had to start to think of which path I wanted to take to better myself: was it playing soccer or not?

I obviously chose the former.

As confusing as that may be considering how in love I fell with the game, I really felt like it wasn’t something I genuinely wanted to pursue the next 4 years of my young adult life.

It was very difficult, though, because I knew that the transition from an athlete to a normal person was going to challenging.

Going from practicing three to four days a week, almost every week of the year, on top of having a game almost every weekend, to absolutely nothing was a very scary thought.

Soccer was my way of physical fitness, a workout that I was able to get and have fun with also.

After I made my decision I realized that there I still have my whole life ahead of me, and that it actually opened doors for me to try things that I hadn’t tried before.

In a sense, quitI ting was a knew the blessing in transition disguise.

It was a from an bittersweet athlete to decision a normal because I knew that I person was was giving going to be up a part of challenging my identity, but after I stopped looking at it from an existentialist viewpoint I actually understood that I could be starting to become someone new.

I know myself well enough to say that I will be involved in intramural sports, because I have always been active and sporty.

But my fear wasn’t so much about how I was going to fill the void that soccer once left. It was more about what it was that was going to give me just as much joy, just as many friends, and just as much love.

Soccer will never leave the person I am. When I think of myself, I think of soccer because it has been a part of my life since I could remember.

*** Isabella Tkachuk, a senior, is a Sports editor.

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Beitia sets personal record of 4:57.86 for the 1600-meter race

BY BRIAN DING bding.gazette@gmail.com

jjjSenior athlete of the year Alexandra Beitia has been running all her life. At an early age, Beitia had already begun experiencing the nature of competitive and longer distance running.

As far as Beitia can remember, she began running for fun during the 3rd grade with her mother who has been a huge inspiration for her to continue running. Her mother is the strongest person she knows who has passed down the knowledge she needed to truly succeed.

“I started running road races with my family when i was in fifth grade, but started running on school track and cross country teams in Junior high school.”

Beitia said.

What sparked her interest in

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has been the head varsity coach for the past ten years.

This season was arguably one of the most successful ones for both of Sitterud’s teams.

Girls’ golf, in particular, ended the fall season with a fourth place finish in the CIF Northern California Regional Championships.

Sitterud also coached one of his players, sophomore Vanessa Richani, to finish her season at the CIF Individual State Championships.

The boys’ basketball team ended its season after the first round of CIF Division I State playoffs.

“We were able to make the state tournament, only the second team in Granite Bay history to do so," said captain and senior Steve

running however was the experience from running super fast, as if one was a cheetah.With each run coming to an end, Beitia is determined to keep beating and improving her personal records.

Beitia specializes in running long distance runs which require a great amount of stamina yet end up being exciting and fulfilling in the end.

“I primarily run middle to long distance races: 800, 1600, 3200, and 5000 meters. I have tried other running events, but none felt quite as exhilarating as long distance races” Beitia said.

In order to prepare for an upcoming event, Beitia puts her effort into practice by training 6 days a week, consisting of two speed workouts, a distance run, See FEMALE, page C3

Stanford bound wrestler hopes to become NCAA All-American

BY LYNDSEY BENNER lbenner.gazette@gmail.com

jjjJack Ramalia is the most successful wrestler Granite Bay High School has had in its twenty years of being open. He is a senior and has been part of the wrestling program all four years.

Ramalia was a state finalist this year and accomplished many of his goals for the season.

“In both the quarters and semis, I beat opponents who were ranked above me and had beaten me before, so progressing to the finals was extremely gratifying,” Ramalia said.

He is known for his strong work ethic that is believed to lead to his success.

“He is willing to put in the

New Tribe leaders for a new year

long hours that separate the good from the great,” said Robert Cooley, the GBHS wrestling coach. “Jack is willing to work on his weaknesses and turn them into his strengths.”

Ramalia has dedicated much of his life towards wrestling and is planning on being a part of the wrestling team at Stanford this coming fall.

“Jack has a great opportunity in front of him going to Stanford,” said Ryan Loder one of Ramalia’s coaches and a GBHS graduate who was on the wrestling team himself. “His worth ethic, drive and willingness to put in the work without cutting corners will make him successful in life.”

He is already setting goals for See MALE, page C3

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Graduating seniors select representatives

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iiiWith this school year coming to an end, the tribe is already preparing for next year’s sports seasons.

The new tribe leaders are planned to be announced Friday, April 26th at the senior goodbye rally. Last year the leaders were chosen through voting of the student body but this year the leaders are being recommended by the previous tribe leaders.

“I want the tribe to be in the kids’ hands as much as possible,” said Tim Healy, the Granite Bay High School Athletic Director.

Healy said he wants the students to control most of the student section with the school overviewing it since the tribe will be at school functions.

To be a tribe leader, a student must have a certain personality type where they can lead the students.

“We basically pick (the leaders) based off of who seems to attend the most games, is the most vocal at games, and who doesn’t seem to be afraid of pushing the limits,” said Dillon Ruddell, a GBHS senior who was a tribe leader this past season.

However, the leaders should not have the

focus on themselves but on supporting the school.

“For a tribe leader, the event should come first and yourself second,” Healy said.

“Also, unity of the students is very important to me.”

The tribe is not meant to feel like a clique but a group that anyone on campus can join.

Everyone should feel included from freshman to seniors.

Healy said that anyone who would want to be involved with the tribe can always come and talk to him because he wants as many students involved as possible. He is also very open to any female who is interested in being a tribe leader and does not see any

Dillon Ruddell GBHS senior and former Tribe leader helped to decide the criteria for the new leaders.

gender barrier for the position.

“If any female was willing to step up and had the personality type to lead the tribe I would love to have them as a leader,” Healy said.

The upcoming tribe leaders are excited to take the role and ready to lead the school. “(The new tribe leaders) plan on pro See TRIBE, page C3

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GBHS freshman skillfully takes on his competitors

competing nationally.

“He competes all around the country, the east coast, midwest and here around California,” Matt said. “This year we traveled to Austria for his second national tournament.”

In the tournament, Trenton competed with the

BY ALI LEMOS U.S.A. men’s cadet national team. alemos.gazette@gmail.com A few of the major medals for this well decorated athlete include the 2013 and 2016 Men’s sabre national champion for his respective age group, three While Granite Bay High School is known for strong time San Francisco Bay Area Champion and the 2016 academics and sports, never before has it housed the Youth 14 age group Pan American champion. number two fencer in the nation.

Trenton said he typically Trenton Schmitt, a freshman competes about once or twice a at GBHS, has been fencing month and practices about four since he was eight and all his times a week as well as two or hard work and dedication has paid off. three private lessons.

Get to know the “I started about six years ago In addition to his fencing when I saw a video on YouTube practices, Trenton was on the sport of fencing and I just wanted to try it,” GBHS track team this year which Schmitt said. practices five days a week. wWinston Churchill was a He was watching the 2008 However, Schmitt still prefers fencer Beijing Olympics sabre fencing the mental toughness of fencing wSome ballet positions competition and told his mom compared to track. are derived from fencing that fencing was what he wanted “Track is just running from wDates back to 1200 A.D. to do since his baseball season point A to point B, but fencing wEvery modern Olympic had ended. is just way more complex – it’s While Trenton’s father, Matt games since 1896 has more strategic,” Schmitt said.

Schmitt, supported his son’s featured fencing Schmitt’s father also added that decision, he said he knew absofencing has helped him grow as encyclopedia.com lutely nothing about fencing. a person.

Since then, Schmitt has re“He enjoys it but it’s pretty ceived 80 medals since the age rigorous,” Matt said. “It’s mainly an individual sport of eight. (so) when he wins he gets all the credit but when he “When he was ten he won his first national champidoesn’t win he has to face that.” onship,” Matt said.

Education is very important to the Schmitt family, Schmitt was introduced to fencing through a couple and Schmitt’s father always emphasizes that “school of classes and a few camps. comes first.”

His passion for the sport grew and he joined a club This has caused Schmitt to slightly scale back on the soon after. amount of tournaments he attends each year.

Initially, according to Schmitt’s father, he only competed locally, but showed lots of promise and began See SCHMITT, page C4

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Trenton Schmitt, a GBHS freshman, looks on towards his competitors as he prepares for a duel.

Fan shows passion for pro basketball teams GBHS junior and his family express support for their favorite team the Los Angeles Lakers

BY BRIAN DING bding.gazette@gmail.com

Junior Nick Iskandar has loved sports ever since his childhood, a passion in which his family has passed down to him.

Iskandar is most fond of basketball, and his favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. What sparked his interest in the team in the first place was when he started playing basketball recreationally and competitively.

“I have been a Lakers fan since forever,” Iskandar said.

To show his dedication, Iskandar purchases the team’s merchandise and also attends their games.

But it isn’t just him who supports the team, his entire family loves the Lakers.

Even his younger brother cheers on the team by way of watching their games or attending them in person.

“My father got me into supporting the team, it was a family thing passed down,” Iskandar said.

Although he has retired from the NBA, Iskandar’s favorite player from the Lakers is Kobe Bryant because of the amount of skill and technique he played with during games.

Iskandar not only sees Kobe as a professional player, but also a great role model and influence who strives for success.

Even though Kobe has recently retired, Iskandar still sees him as one of his favorite players from

the NBA and recognizes the legacy he has left on the sport itself.

“My father taught me basketball skills from watching players like Kobe,” Iskandar said.

After playing basketball and watching numerous games, Iskandar believes that the athletes have positively influenced his own personal life.

Growing up watching and hearing the great things about the sport, along with witnessing some of the great players the sport has to offer has greatly influenced Iskandar.

So much so, that Iskandar has been driven to follow in the footsteps of players

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Life long basketball fan cheers on team throughout season.

like Kobe Bryant.

GBHS swim parts ways with an assistant coach before season Coach Reego removed from role in swim program

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Winter Guard poses for a photo before the start of their successful 2016-2017 season.

GB Winter Guard wins it all

Color guard program attends CCGS events

BY JACK KEHOE jkehoe.gazette@gmail.com

At Granite Bay High School, excellence is routine.

The same statement is true for the GBHS Color Guard program – excellence is a commonality, not a farfetched aspiration.

Usually found performing along with the GBHS marching band during the fall, the guard also performs in their own season known as Winter Guard.

This year, the Color Guard did particularly well.

On the Emerald Brigade website and social media outlets, the coveted title of , “GBHS Winter Guard- First Place Champions (SAA Class)” can be found, which was awarded to the GBHS

Color Guard program at the 2017 California Color Guard Circuit.

The CCGC is hosted in various locations across California and was held at GBHS in February of 2017. “[The GB Winter Guard] did a really good job, and after all the work they put in, they deserved what they got,” Brandy MasykJackson said, a Junior at GBHA who is also in the Emerald Brigade and is friends with many of the guard members.

Some of the best color guard programs from across the state are invited to the CCGC’s events.

“We won first place in our division and David Delikat was presented Performer of the Year award,” Winter Guard coach Chris Marr said.

But that wasn’t the GBHS guard’s only award this year.

“Throughout the season the guard took multiple first and second place awards,” Marr said.

Bonding and comrotory are helpful for any team over the course of a long season and this was the case for the GBHS guard.

“I gained experience obviously, but also a lot of pride for our seniors. Their freshmen year they got last in their division, but this year we got first in our division,” guard member and GBHS junior Nayana Tiwari said.

Tiwari also said that the team fixed their work ethic to focus on more of a team mindset, allowing them to ultimately win it all.

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The Granite Bay High School swim team parted ways with coach Andrew Reego before the start of the 2017 swim season – for better or worse, some stand by the decision, while others disagree with it.

Reego, an assistant boys’ varsity water polo coach, was only removed from his role as a swim coach and will remain active in the water polo program.

“This year’s swim team is composed of a majority of polo players that are a lot more focused on polo than swim, as is Reego,” GBHS senior and varsity boys’ water polo goalie Connor MacDonald said.

“So I think that (coach John) Sherman found it hard to have him around,” MacDonald said. “Also, I know that the two coaches did not meet eye to eye on coaching habits and philosophies.”

Despite Reego saying farewell to the swim team, he said his “coaching career never ended at Granite Bay.” “I was let go as the Granite Bay swim coach just recently, but my position as the Granite Bay water polo coach has not changed in the slightest,” Reego said.

Although he may have departed from the team due to differences in coaching styles, many water polo players have had a hard time saying goodbye to Reego.

“I think Reego is really important with the program,” MacDonald said. “I know he had a lot of special relationships with people on the team and they were really

thoughts of Plastino and MacDonald, stating that Reego’s dedication to the swim and water polo program was unmatched and loved by many.

“He works harder for us than every kid out there – and he barely gets paid,” GBHS varsity water polo player and senior Nathan Ellinthorpe said. “He is the reason our water polo team is sending multiple kids to D1(schools) and the reason why we won a secI know that the tion championship.” two coaches did Ellinthorpe said that the team not meet eye to was told by Sherman it was simply time for Reego to depart eye on coaching from the swim team. habits and “It’s impacted (my) motivation philosophies to swim,” Ellinthorpe said.

Reego’s past experience and awards explain his legacy as a – Connor MacDonald, Granite Bay athlete and coach.

GBHS water polo player Reego won five NCAA championships at the University of Southern California and hosted professional water polo club Reego, a group of JV boys’ water tournaments. polo players boycotted the swim “I played Water Polo at Granite team.

Bay for John MacLeane and swam MacDonald explained that Reego for John Sherman,” Reego said. is “the most dedicated coach ever and he really cares about his play- “I was a two-time All-American ers and not just winning titles.” and played for the Youth National Senior Michael Plastino agrees, Team my junior and senior year. like most players, and said that “After graduating from USC, I Reego is caring, an incredibly hard began coaching for Granite Bay worker, a good motivator and a High School. In my now four role model. years here, we swept the section Plastino also stated that it was somewhat unclear as to why Reego for swimming by winning varsity boys’, varsity girls’, JV boys’, and was removed from his position within the GBHS swim program.

JV girls’ for the first time in the Other players echoed the history of the section in 2015.” upset that he left.”

The departure was especially hard for MacDonald.

“I would spend upwards of around five hours a day with him,” MacDonald said. “We carpool, play Frisbee, play soccer, play basketball and he gets in (the pool) almost every day and stays after to shoot on me,” MacDonald said.

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Ashley Byars Swim

Lindsay Poulos Softball

I’m a pitcher, so Making new friends. how there’s a game within a game.

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Hayden Brake Track & Field

Getting to play lacrosse everyday.

Flying through the air.

Getting to be on the varsity team.

Clearing the height I had to at league to move on to sections.

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What is your best memory of the year?

Getting to compete in NorCal champs.

Connecting with people I used to swim with.

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Both years its been available at GBHS

I just picked it up again this year

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Winning our first game agianst Woodcreek.

FEMALE: Betia impresses many with her determination Continued from page C1 and 3 recovery runs throughout the week.

Prior to a race, she begins her normal warm up routine by running 15 minutes and following up with a different variety of stretches. Depending on the season, Betia has different shoes to keep her in best conditions.

Shared by all athletes, nerves are also present before a big race. “ I always get nervous before a race because I can’t predict what will happen during the race” Beitia said.

Beitia learns to cope with nerves by viewing it as an exciting experience because nerves lets her know that the race means a lot to her and that she will not relent at the mere sight of a challenge.

Running has heavily impacted Beitia’s life psychologically especially during times of stress and success. The sport has brought her closer with her family and friends and has given her a clear path as to what really matters in life.

The best feeling is beating her personal record, or the final stretch where you push through with every ounce of energy, and ending off with a warm embrace from loved ones.

After graduating high school, Beitia will be attending Loyola Marymount University to run for their cross country and track team. However, she does not plan on ending her running career there, because she eventually wants to become a professional athlete after college.

Although some may see running in events such as track and cross country as a means to appeal to colleges and get daily exercise, Beitia has proved this wrong with her resolve to improve and the success she has drawn over the years, in staying committed and motivated to pursue running as a future career.

COACH: Sitterud leads two teams to playoffs this year Continued from page C1 Trythall, who has played as a shooting guard under Sitterud for two seasons.

Though the two sports are different, according to Sitterud coaching both girls’ golf, a fall sport, and boys’ basketball, a winter sport, presents one main challenge - time.

“Depending on how far the girls get in playoffs, there’s about a three week crossover where I’m having to do both boys’ basketball and girls’ golf so that gets a little crazy sometimes,” Sitterud said.

No matter how crazy scheduling gets or juggling the differences in coaching two distinct groups, both Sitterud’s basketball players and golfers describe him as a relaxed, laid-back coach.

“He’s very calm about everything,” sophomore Hailey Rietz said. “He’s helped us grow as a team because sometimes we will feel pressure to perform well in an upcoming match (and we) will get all tense, but he’s there and just says, ‘Let’s all just calm down.’”

Sitterud says that coaching girls is far different from the boys.

“They still want to compete but they enjoy who they work with and building those relationships,” Sitterud said. “The boys are a little more intense (and play in) a very different atmosphere (where there are) crowds.”

Nevertheless, power forward and captain Dylan Cole said Sitterud maintains a calm demeanor even in an intense environment.

“Because he’s so laid back most the times, he really lets you play more freely and you don’t have to worry about doing something wrong, but can focus on doing things right which allows you to do better,” Cole said.

Trythall also noted the team versus individual focus of the two distinct sports and how it affects Sitterud’s coaching.

“He’s helped us reach goals by trying to get to know us personally and recognizing our strengths and trying to develop them,” Trythall said.

Cole added to Trythall’s analysis of how Sitterud coaches both the team and the individual players who make up the team.

“I think what makes Sitt a great coach is that he cares about every guy on the team,” said Cole, who has also played under Sitterud for two seasons. “He wants to make sure not only that everyone gets better at basketball, but also has a great experience and most importantly, grows as a person.”

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Senior Alex Betia runs at a cross country meet in the fall season of 2016. She set GBHS records this season.

The neon-themed tribe cheers after the boys varsity basketball team scores a critical point.

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Senior Jack Ramalia wrestles during the state semi-finals against Dinuba High School.

his college wrestling career. Ramalia said he hopes to become an NCAA All American and Pac 12 champion.

Both Loder and Cooley said they believe Ramalia will be very successful and are optimistic about his future endeavors.

Ramalia said he is very thankful for his coaches help and could not have achieved all his has without them.

“First and foremost I’ve had countless coaches and training who have dedicated their time to help me become successful,” Ramalia said. “On top of that I have practiced and competed year round, constantly looking for areas

to improve.”

“Jack was willing to put in the work and believe all the hard work was worth it,” Loder said.

Ramalia was able to keep his grades up and his wrestling career.

He has a 4.2 GPA which can be quite difficult for athletes to maintain with the high stress and long practices.

“I am able to enjoy the grind everyday working out, lifting, and wrestling which makes it easy to have a strong work ethic,” Ramalia said. “I’m passionate about what I do and working hard is just a part of the process.”

Continued from page C1 promoting events a lot more and using the bulletin to make sure everyone is aware of the events,” said an unnamed GBHS junior who will be a tribe leader next season. “We will continue the tradition of being the best student section in the SFL.” The leaders hope to get as many students involved as possible and are coming up with ideas to make next year great.

“We don’t have a set plan yet but we have thought about giveaways or unused themes for games,” the upcoming tribe leader said.

Healy said he is excited to see what this new group of tribe leaders can bring to the school and is hopeful they can live up to the expectations set by previous leaders.

The tribe is an important part of school spirit and GBHS is known for our student section. Students look forward to sports games to cheer on their school together with their spirited tribe leaders.

“I’m most excited to continue the excitement and hype around granite bay,” the new tribe leader said.

New football captains to take the field Champions are found GBHS juniors selected for upcoming football season

BY ISABELLA TKACHUK itkachuk.gazette@gmail.com

At the end-of-year football banquet back in November, the outgoing seniors voted on and selected 2 of the total 6 captains for the upcoming season.

The seniors voted on juniors Will Craig and Jack Powers, and Jade Fodrill was

later selected by the teachers.

“The outgoing seniors from last year’s team picked Will and I,” Powers said. “Jade was picked by the teachers and announced about 2 months ago,” Powers, along with his teammate, look forward to the upcoming football season.

“I look forward to taking

the program in a positive direction and winning games, (as well as) making memories that will last a lifetime,” Powers said.

Powers’ goals for the upcoming season come from his leadership qualities and willingness to work hard in order to achieve success.

“I plan to do a lot better than last year (because) we have much to improve and prove to others,” Powers said.

“We’ve worked extremely hard and I think it’ll pay off.”

Along with Powers, junior quarterback Jade Fodrill was honored to have been named captain as well. “(I felt) blessed and honored that the coaches and teaching staff see me as a leader,” Fodrill said.

Fodrill said that he is ready to start and work towards a successful football season.

“I look forward to the Friday nights playing under the lights in front of the whole community,” Fodrill said.

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Summer training prepares athletes for next season Club teams allow players to stay in shape for their high school teams

BY JACK MCGRAIL jmcgrail.gazette@gmail.com

Sports teams at Granite Bay High School put their all into each season.

But what about the offseason? For many sports like football and cross country, the season never stops.

Summer practice schedules are important, especially for athletes who are not able to play on club teams.

GBHS varsity football and lacrosse player Evan Tattersall said the summer practice camps for football are intense.

“Summer training for football begins the week after school gets out,” Tattersall said. “The week of June 5, we have

two-a-day practices.

“The morning is running and lifting workouts and we come back to the field in the afternoon for regular practice.”

A practice usually has offensive and defensive drills and scrimmages.

“After the first week of hard conditioning, the remainder of the summer is five practices per week with a short break before school starts,” Tattersall said.

Football however, is different from other sports such as soccer, basketball or swim, where athletes usually play during the offseason with club teams.

The same is true with long distance track athletes who also train throughout the summer to keep in shape for the

Long distance runners typically run high school season. anywhere from “eight to 11 miles on Evan Chinn, a GBHS junior and track long runs and (on) athlete, said after the three off-days, the two week break around five or six at the end of track In the beginning miles” Chinn said. season the track Junior Zach team spends “three of preseason we Wong, a three-year days (doing) team start easy, slowly varsity soccer player training and three said the problem days of individual adding miles to with high school work per week.” our distances each sports is the really That means that short season which the team only gets week provides only a few one day off per practices to build week, whereas – Evan Chinn, GBHS junior team chemistry and most sports do not get to know the and track athlete hold any practices other players. at all during their Because club offseason. soccer has a much “In the beginning longer season and of preseason we start easy, slowly addall athletes are the same age, according miles to our distances each week,” ing to Wong it is a lot easier to “build Chinn said.

GUARD: Junior is optimistic about the program’s progress Continued from page C2 Only a couple years ago, the GBHS color guard was a small group, consisting of mostly girls.

However, four years later, the program has grown in both size and ability, and the program’s growth has been reflected through their recent accomplishments.

The more experienced members on the team were encouraged when they saw underclassmen join the program with the same passion they have.

The GBHS Emerald Brigade also heavily supports the Color Guard during both seasons.

Often times the two perform together and both play crucial parts in the others success.

In past performances the color guard has choreographed dances that follow the instrumentation of the Emerald Brigade.

Combining the two skillful programs results in a precise, elegant and award winning performances.

“The best moment for our team was having our name announced in first place at (the) ORU championship,” Marr said.

Although the team said they performed well, coach Marr said the first place award still came as a surprise to the GBHS Winter Guard team.

“This year’s Winter Guard members are some of the best students that I have worked with during my time at Granite Bay,” Marr said. “They were constantly pushing themselves and their coaches to achieve a higher level Gazette photo /CARISSA LEWIS of performance.” Jared Stirling, a junior, goes through his guard routine at the 2016 homecoming halftime performance.

SCHMITT: Freshman finds interest in uncommon sport

chemistry throughout the years with mostly the same team every year.”

There is a big difference between club and high school seasons and to become more competitive, some high school teams have adopted some strategies popular to club teams, like longer practice schedules.

“Because high school sports only last a few weeks and there is a new roster every season, one of the previous soccer coaches held a summer week-long camp so the players could get to know each other,” Wong said. “But since the last one in 2014, we have not had any offseason practices or camps during the summer.”

Summer offseason camps in high school are an important part of training for high school sports, but only select teams seem to actually take advantage of summer time off to practice during the year.

Sophomore helps lead the JV baseball team

BY WILL ANDERSON wanderson.gazette@gmail.com

Granite Bay High School is known for having a strong baseball program. One that has competed at a very high level during the 2017 season.

However, before players reach the varsity team, they must develop at the junior varsity and freshman levels.

Zach Voelker is one of the promising sophomores that currently plays as a pitcher and first basemen on the JV team under head coach Tony Vargas.

“I had a good season hitting and finished off a good season pitching with back to back complete game shutouts,” Voelker said.

In six appearances, Voelker posted a 1-2 record despite having an impressive 3.11 ERA. “We had an off-season compared to last year, but we battled through it,” Voelker said. “A few of our guys went down with injuries and we had to battle through that as a team.”

Although they did not play to their full potential, Voelker said that the team still finished the season strong.

“My aspirations for after high school is to hopefully play baseball in college and get an education,” Voelker said.

Voelker’s older brother Matt, had similar aspirations and is currently committed to play baseball at Loyola Marymount University.

To say the least, success runs in the family.

Voelker said it’s hard to decipher how his individual efforts assisted the team, but his back to back shutouts helped the team’s strong finish.

Voelker is currently preparing for his junior season and plans to try out for the varsity squad for the 2018 spring season.

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Trenton Schmitt, a freshman, ranks second in the nation for fencing and is pictured dualing his fellow Team USA representative.

Continued from page C2 “He does maybe 12-15 tournaments a year,” Matt said.

Schmitt’s goal is to compete at the collegiate level and he has watched other fencers at his club take that route.

According to Schmitt’s father, many great collegiate fencing schools are also great academically, including Ivy Leagues.

“A lot of the fencing schools are

pretty high in academic standards, whether in be an Ivy League or Penn State or Stanford,” Matt said.

Schmitt’s typical fencing season lasts for about ten months, starting each July.

His coach, Kristiyan Hristov from the Premier Fencing Academy in Carmichael said he sees a great future for this young athlete.

“I really like to push him a lot, because he has a great potential to be the best fencer in the USA,” Hristov

said. “Sometimes he doesn’t like that, but I am firm on what I stand for and what I want done from him.”

While he loves competing, especially when he wins, Schmitt said fencing is a very difficult mental game. “(It’s hard to) keep mentally focused while competing and if you go down it’s important not to give up,” Trenton said.

The combination of Hristov helping Schmitt choose strong goals and

Schmitt’s ability to “set and achieve them” has been effective so far.

“We have set our goals to qualify Trenton for the USA National Team for Cadets this season and next,” Hristov said. “We will be attending three to four World Cups in Europe in 2017 and 2018 with the travel team of USA, so we can get as many podium finishes as possible to make our goal a reality.”

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Granite Bay High Spring Sports

BY JACK MCGRAIL jmcgrail.gazette@gmail.com

Baseball

“One thing I took away from this baseball season is the importance of trusting your abilities and having fun.”

Bobby Soran

At the end of a successful season, “We played impressively in the playoffs, but got knocked out.”

Coach Pat Esposito

Dive “I’m so proud of all the divers this season. Bella Gennuso was second for the JV section diver meet and Melia Stout was third for varsity. She ended up qualifying for the CIF State Competition in Clovis, CA. She ended up qualifying for the finals which is the tip sixteen divers in the state.”

Coach Hannah Prigge

Swim “The season went really well, I think the team’s chemistry improved a lot. We were competitive with both girls (21 straight) and boys (20 straight) varsity teams winning league and coming in second in the section title race.”

Coach John Sherman

Softball “The 2017 GBHS softball year a step in the right direction towards building a winning program and was 12-12 overall and 6-6 in league. Varsity made the playoffs for the first time in 12 years and we look to advance at least one game further in the playoffs next season. We had 4 players receive all league honors: Shelby Soares was named to the honorable mention.”

Michelle Granger

JV Boys’ Golf “The season went well, we never lost a match” “The JV boys learned that you can have a bad hole on the course, but still be able to move past the adversity and learn from it.”

Coach Jason Rath

Boys’ Lacrosse “The way they bonded on the Spring Break trip and then won in dominating fashion in games against Marin Catholic and Jesuit.”

Scott Pink

Boys’ Volleyball “The GBHS boys volleyball team completed a great season, ranking 6th out of 87 teams in the section which was a great accomplishment for this year considering we lost 7 of 8 starters from last year’s team which was ranked 13th in the country.”

Coach Winston Prather

Track and Field “The team has been on a steady rise finishing well in league . The Varsity boys placed 5th in the divisions, the girls broke the 4x100 record and the boys broke the 4x400 school record as well as Joan hitting triple digit discus throws in the last meet. This team has been strong in work ethic, camaraderie, and spirit” Coach Jackie Nasca

“This year we only had three divers with enough dives to compete and with one senior graduating, we only have two solid divers for next year. Dive needs more recognition because it would be a lot more fun if we had more people on the team.”

Melia Stout

“We are losing quite a few seniors this year, but our team is still looking strong for next season. There are quite a few fast underclassmen that will help score points next year on varsity.”

Spencer Richards

“My favorite moment this season was when our catcher told the umpire that her necklace she was not allowed to wear was for her non-existent diabetes so she was allowed to keep it on.”

Lyllian Franco

“The team went 15-1 in the whole season and won the Cal Invitational in Tahoe at Plumas Pines. My best shot was an Eagle from 130 yards out at spyglass in Monterey.”

Joardan Bliss

“The season initiated with a shaky start, but we developed as a team leading into April and stacked up wins. A quick couple of games in San Diego knocked us down, but we rebounded back up in the NorCal standings with a few outstanding wins.”

Ryan McAvoy

“The highlight of my season was when me and my team went to Santa Cruz to play beach volleyball and then went to the Boardwalk.”

Hunter Mortensen

“My best memory was when I was racing a kid from Cordova and he pulled a muscle so I got first place” Kyle McCarthy

Girls’ Lacrosse “My favorite memory is definitely all the bus rides to the away games! We would just go ham screaming the lyrics to songs and dancing the whole time.”

Addie Follet

The Gazette sports editors wish you a happy summer in sports. Go eat a hotdog and watch some baseball.

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The 2016-2017 All-Grizzly Team Selecting Granite Bay High School’s finest athletes

First Team

Amanda Prather wVolleyballw

Isaiah Lewis wFootballw

Lexi Harrington wSoftballw

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Darren Nelson wBasketball Baseballw Senior

Emily Talmi wSoccerw

Matt Voelker wBaseballw

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Chloe Clark wSwimmingw

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Will Craig wFootballw Junior

Bailey Ash wTrack & Fieldw

Connor MacDonald wWater Polow

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Chris Harris wTrack & Fieldw

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Second Team Shelby Soares wSoftballw

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Taylor Tonda wFootballw

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Autumn Mannsfeld wLacrossew

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Joey MacLeane wWater Polow

Abby Marjama wVolleyballw

Drew Yeargin wFootbalw

Hannah Bonfils wSoccerw

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Jon Rogers wRugbyw

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Bobby Soran wBaseballw

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Honorable Mentions Daia ErnstwVolleyballw Senior

Kenny LeBeauwBaseballw Senior

Taylor GarciawVolleyballw Senior

Arjith JayaramanwTennisw Senior

Kaley StunzwLacrossew Senior

Christian MurphywWater Polow Senior

Chloe MillerwSwimw Senior

Spencer CarlsonwLacrossew Senior

Sienna LyfordwGolfw Junior

Steve TrythallwFootball, Basketballw Senior

Paige BrackettwSwimw Senior

Drake MendenhallwGolfw Senior

Summer HoltwSoccerw Freshman

Evan TattersalwFootball, Lacrossew Junior

Ethan SmithwLacrossew Senior

Anders BergfalkwRugbyw Senior

GS The Gazette’s arts and entertainment guide.

May 2017

GREENSCREEN A look into the music festival fashion of students

PAGES 10 &11 Special to the Gazette/ AYA ATASSI

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An ode to social media

Upcoming Media platforms serve as a reminder of memories and friends GBHS hile much of the older generation has the notion that of our lives, then it’s definitely worth it.

Events for social media and technology has a negative impact on Though I am in no way best friends with every single one of you my generation, and though I do not completely disagree, Granite Bay High School seniors on my Instagram and Facebook, I’m beginning to realize how powerful it is in keeping my peers every now and then it would be nice to see how you’re doing in MAY and I connected. college, your first job, that new boyfriend or girlfriend, who may

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Especially as a senior who is about to graduate, I am just now someday be your husband or wife. digesting the idea that I may never see many of these 500 or so Aside from seeing the places that life takes my friends, social faces ever again. media serves as a little reminder, as you are Not without social media at least. scrolling through your feed, to call that one It makes me sad that I will no longer friend when you come across a picture of them. get to experience every birthday with my With new relationships, friends and jobs, it is friends from as long ago as kindergarten, going to be very easy to forget about the good and I might not even get to see some of my friends we have made along the way, though best friends’ weddings because of the crazy some of us may not admit it. places that life takes us, but at the same time, So thank you Facebook, thank you TwitI’m still reassured with the idea that I’ll get ter, thank you Instagram, thank you Snapchat. to at least see most of these events through Without you, continuing my amazing high something as simple as a facebook post. school friendships would be infinitely more Sure, it’s a little less personal, but it’s betdifficult. ter than nothing.

Thank you for giving me the chance to see I wish I could believe that my best friends the amazing, or even terrifying places, all of would keep in touch with me and I with my classmates end up after these four (or in them without social media, but the reality some cases, more) years together. nchanda.gazette@gmail.com is that life is crazy, phone numbers change Thank you for allowing me to continue being and staying in close contact with all of my a part of my friends’ lives even after we part friends will be nothing short of difficult. ways.

I’ve seen firsthand how my father reconnected and is now still in Thank you for giving me the chance to remember my old friends touch with his entire high school friend group from over 20 years as I make more memories with the new. ago, all through Facebook. Yes, a social media site did that.

And lastly, thank you for making sure the everlasting friendships Sure Facebook and Twitter might give me fake news and ocwe have made in high school do just that. Last. casionally call attention to the wrong things, but if one app has the *** power to keep my friends and I connected through the many stages Natasha Chanda, senior, is a Gazette Greenscreen editor

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Page 5 Dance show Page 6/7 Food reviews

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June 2 Senior Breakfast June 3 Graduation & June 3 Sober Grad night

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is’ the season for grad parties among the class of 2017.

Having a party to celebrate the end of an era is a rite of passage for high school seniors.

The list of invitations for such parties is usually fairly extensive, consisting of the many people that have made an impact on the life of the graduate.

“I will invite family, friends, teachers, whoever really!” Jack Lugo said.

“I will invite close family and friends” Alison Bishop said.

“I’m actually having two parties.” Audrey Wagner said. “One for my relatives just at my house and then a conjoined one with all my friends, family friends neighbors and coaches that I’ve had.”

Some graduates choose to incorporate a theme into their party and others like to simply celebrate the occasion.

“There isn’t a theme! Just an open house setup with three other friends of mine from church.” Lugo said.

“It is kind of going to be Hawaiian but now we’re

Friends of 2017 graduates help celebrate during graduation season. getting the taqueria so it’s a mix.” Gemma Rizzuto said.

The theme solely depends on preference, most of the time the party just represents what college the student is going to be attending in the fall.

Often times, the party is a celebration of both the student and their parents in regards to how they helped the graduate accomplish the ultimate goal of attending their desired university.

“I feel like it’s more of a celebration of what we’ve accomplished, and our parents are proud of us, but it’s definitely more for us,” Rizzuto said.

“I don’t know if it particularly applies to one of us.

I am excited to celebrate my going off to college with people who helped me get to where I am,: Lugo said, “but I know my parents also want to celebrate me!

They’re proud of me and want to have the party too!”

A common misconception among seniors is that grad parties are necessary when, in reality, it is really the choice of the family and the graduate.

Although, many believe that it is a nice way to commemorate a very important occasion.

“It’s not necessary, but it’s fun and I recommend it because graduation is a big deal, and it’s nice to have one,” Wagner said.

“Having a party is necessary, but I think it depends on what you’d consider a party,” Rizutto said, “I think that definition can range from just having your intimate family to having the entire class.”

The number of invites is also up to the graduate, in terms of whether they would prefer a small gathering or a full blown party.

“Since I am combining my grad party with 3 other friends, the party should be pretty large. We share a good-sized common group of friends, but they go to Del Oro so there will be a pretty big amount!”

Lugo said. “With all the families, friends and teachers considered, I know I have invited 100 or so, and my friends have the ability to invite as many as they would.”

Regardless of the amount of people invited, the parties still take an extensive amount of planning.

“The party does require planning,” Bishop said, “you have to make sure your house is clean and get the cake, food, decorations, who you want to invite, mail the invitations and on top of every other senior event, (senior ball) and schoolwork it gets stressful.”

Preferences range in terms of how students choose to throw their party but the event is really just to celebrate their graduation, however that may be.

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Top Tweets Spirited tweets by Granite Bay High School students

BY AMANDA PRATHER aprather.gazette@gmail.com

Netflix Picks

Twitter

BY EMILY TALMI etalmi.gazette@gmail.com

1. New Girl This successful series is filled with lovable and humorous characters.

Every episode revolves around questionable relationships, dramatic conversations and sporadic ideas that lead to comedic events. The show captures the audience’s hearts and gets everyone to slowly fall in love with the characters.

2. Shameless Drama is the key word for this great program. Each episode is filled with a new challenge one or more characters have to overcome.

“Shameless” addresses the struggle and perseverance that comes with addiction, personality disorders and mental illnesses.

The Pledge of Allegiance (CAKED UP REMIX)

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single biggest highlight of my senior was getting Mr.Westberg shouted out on a national podcast

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I miss Karl Grubaugh so much

3. Bates Motel The show is a perfect blend of psychological natural horror and a thriller. As a viewer, you will feel a sense of suspense, excitement and anticipation after every episode.

4. Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp An American classic, this show is a revamped version of the movie “Wet Hot American Summer.” With actors and actresses like Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd and Elizabeth Banks, hilarious jokes and events will always follow suit.

Caroline Palmer @CarolinePalmer5

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The Granite Bay parking lot could give the Roseville jeep dealership a run for its money.

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The Gazette is celebrating the creativity of the internet and social media by choosing some of their favorite memes. None of these memes are the Gazette’s original content...but we still like them.

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Compiled By Katie Cologna

May 2017

Just Dance.

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‘Just Dance’ your heart out The GBHS dance program puts on it’s biannual semester showcase

BY DEAN WILSON dwilson.gazette@gmail.com

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fter a full term of preparation with regards to dance choreography and memorization, the end of the school year culminates with the Spring Dance Show.

Showcasing the skills that they have worked on throughout the year, the beginning, intermediate, and advanced dance classes woo audiences with four days of performances.

This year, the theme of the show was “Just Dance”, and to show the creativity of the classes, each song being danced to has an action verb in the title.

Long time dancer and junior Jake Oxenham shares his thoughts on the creativity of this years spring show.

“It was amazing to see the final product,” Oxenham said. “It really displays the artistic ability that students have in dancing. I choreographed two dances and other TA’s did the same.”

There are many different genres of music and types of dancing. The songs range from electronic dance music to movie sound tracks, and one can see tap, interpretive, hip hop or even some freestyle dancing.

Aside from the effort that so many talented GBHS students put into making the dance show as clean as possible, the dancers agree that the show would be impossible without the Artistic Dance Director, Deserie

Milburn.

“I really didn’t know how to dance before taking the class,” beginning dance student Brennan Holt said.

“If you asked me before the class if I’d be able to dance on stage I would’ve said ‘absolutely not’. Mrs. Milburn taught me how to do so much.”

But putting together a 34 song dance show is quite difficult. There has to be a distinctive new choreographed dance for each song, and the material has to differentiate from previous shows material.

“We start the very first week working towards the show,” Milburn said. “We learn everything that the choreographer needs, and from there we clean it and we nitpick it.”

The process of creating a dance can be very time consuming. Whoever is in charge is tasked with the interpretation of a mood.

“Every song expresses a mood or an idea,” Oxenham said. “Dance is the translation of your interpretation of the message it’s trying to convey. It’s pretty difficult to do at times, and it’s super easy to mess up what the idea that you’re trying to get across is.”

But as the formality of it all is stripped away, there are many impressive dances in the show.

“There was a lot of preparation involved and the process was a little hectic at times,” Advanced Dance student Ashley Milne explained, “but the dance show made it all worth it. It was really fun and is an experience that I won’t forget.”

Advanced dancer Jake Oxenham dances alongside Andrew Pate in a dance titled “Work” (Background). Lyndsey Benner, Trinity Burley, Jessica Williams, and other advanced dancers perform “Shoutout to My Ex” choreographed by Natalie Hatch and Whitney Knorp (Far left). A group of Intermediate dancers perform “Run the World” choreographed by Emily Larson (Middle). Intermediate dancers including Max Johnson, Drew Yeargin, Matias Munoz, and Ben Law dance to “Drop It Like It’s Hot” choreographed by Andrew Pate (Far Right).

May 2017

Heres the scoop on summer treats Baskin Robbins

BY JACK MCGRAIL jmcgrail.gazette@gmail.com

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ce cream should be the eighth wonder of the world. It is one of the most refreshing and tasty treats that money can buy.

Baskin Robbins is a great ice cream choice. For less than three dollars I ordered a scoop of gold medal ribbon in a sugar cone. It was impeccable.

The service was extremely fast and nice, except I was the only customer so it was not too out of the ordinary.

Baskin Robbins is attached to a Togo’s in the Renaissance Creek shopping mall.

This is an important location because after lunch, you can go grab some wonderful dessert without even leaving the store.

Gold medal ribbon is a classic flavour at BR, one that I have been getting ever since I moved here in first grade.

It was smooth and creamy with stripes of chocolate and caramel in a vanilla based ice cream. The sugar cone is a perfect choice because it does not get soggy as quickly as the original cones.

The only problem I had with the sugar cone was the drip protective paper was glued to the cone so hard that I had trouble ripping it off.

Baskin Robbins has their famous 31 flavors, of which I have probably had only ten because I frequently go back for my top flavor choices.

Baskin Robbins has milkshakes, sundaes, cups, cones, and all sorts of means to be able to chow down on some despicably delicious dessert directives.

I would highly recommend anyone to get Baskin Robbins ice cream any

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The Gazette staff reviews local ice cream parlors.

The Parlor day of the week, every day of the week, or literally whenever you can spare a few fleeting minutes to enjoy a blissful scoop or four of smooth and creamy ice cream.

The ice cream at BR is so rich and creamy that you will have a tough time choosing anywhere else to go and enjoy a pre-meal treat because life is too short to not eat dessert first.

Special to the Gazette /ZACH WONG

Baskin Robbins is a great ice cream shop to discover a new favorite flavor.

BY CAROLINE PALMER cpalmer2.gazette@gmail.com

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cream and the donut were amazing, but I don’t know how well they paired together. I could have chosen another combination that might have been a little less sweet. What I chose was much too powerful for me.

After they scooped our ice cream, made our way into the back room to eat our ice cream and hang out.

The front room has a nice classic ice cream shop feeling, with tables to sit at, but I think the back room is much cuter. There are more tables, as well as a chalkboard wall that you are able to draw on.

Since The Parlor has become one of the “hotspots” in Granite Bay, I would probably go again with friends.

However, I don’t know if it would be the first place that comes to mind when the thought of ice cream comes into my head.

f you’re into a dessert that is the most sugary thing known to man, but still delicious, then the Parlor is the ice cream shop for you.

Unlike other ice cream shops around, The Parlor’s signature creation isn’t just ice cream. It is, in fact, actually one of their home made donuts, cut in half and stuffed with one of their signature ice cream flavors.

While the stuffed donut is their signature dessert, they also serve other things. You can get any one (or more) flavors of their ice cream in a cup or a cone.

If that isn’t enough, you have the option to add toppings. The toppings range from sprinkles, to cereal, to potato chips, and much more.

When I first walked into the shop, I was greeted by two very friendly workers who welcomed myself and my group in.

The two other people I was with went the simple route and ordered their ice cream in a cup, while I wanted to try the stuffed cream puff they are so famous for.

50 Shades of Earl Grey is an ice cream for those who don’t have a super sweet tooth. The Green Machine is your classic mint chip ice cream that you can never go wrong with getting. Both were very enjoyable flavors.

Gazette photos /CAROLINE PALMER After much deliberations, and rereading the almost too many ice cream Parlor offers many different ice cream and donut combinaflavors, I decided on a salted caramel tions. ice cream, inside an unglazed donut.

Don’t get me wrong, both the ice

Sugar + Cream

BY SANJNA SAINI ssaini.gazette@gmail.com

ntering the Westfield Galleria of Roseville towards the food court, I approached a small ice-cream stand situated in a tiny location near Aeropostale and Hot Topic.

Known as Sugar + Cream, the business offers multiple different flavors, with combinations, such as ice cream macaroons, milkshakes, and fruit freezes.

Being a reasonably small location, the business has, in my point of view, stayed on the quieter side of gaining customers in their time span at the local mall.

Overall, the small business had a overwhelmingly fresh look with nicely decorated infrastructure and small seating furniture.

As a newcomer to the shop, I made my decision, after a decent amount of time, to let my taste buds have a try at the taro and birthday cake double scoop.

The birthday cake flavor was intriguingly sweet, yet cakey at the same time, which made me want to celebrate and commemorate its existence.

Taro, on the other hand, was milky and had the right amount of taro incorporated, that later reminded me of The Parlor’s version of the popular bright purple flavor.

With the both colliding into one inside the medium-sized bowl, the intensified sweetness of the birthday cake and the laid-back taro flavor, were a perfect combination.

For the most part, the toppings were very limited, with some almonds, gummy

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worms, and a few other possibilities to garnish the ice cream with your favorite flavours.

The ice cream macaroons, on the other hand, as said on the website, were in reality, just plain old dry macaroons sitting in a case in front of the cashier.

There also were options to have a waffle cone or a waffle bowl, creating endless possibilities of ice cream combinations.

My overall experience at Sugar + Cream was decent, yet if I were to visit it again, the scenario would be me doing the usual shopping at the mall with a slight craving for some good ol’ ice cream.

Sugar + Cream is a local ice cream shop that serves fantastic birthday cake ice cream.

Gazette photo /SANJANA SAINI

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Sparkles

BY SIDNEY ZABELL szabell.gazette@gmail.com

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ce cream, everyone’s favorite summer snack, has been hitting the streets of Granite Bay in a new way recently.

Sparkles Ice Cream, an ice cream shop off of Douglas Blvd., freezes their ice cream with liquid nitrogen.

I decided to have a fun afternoon out on the town with my sister, and Sparkles definitely made the night an experience instead of your average, run-of-the-mill ice cream shop.

The shop is painted neon pink, and the massive menu is also very bright colored.

There were dozens of flavors available, too, and it was great for us to have so many delicious options.

The shop also has several “specials” as options, all of which are more complicated treats of exotic flavors.

They then poured out the ice cream mixture and added the flavoring into a metal bowl. The staffer then filled the bowl with a cloud of liquid nitrogen, straight out of the tank just behind the counter.

A few minutes later, our ice creams arrived to our tables. They were jam-packed into the cup and the ice cream towered so high that I questioned how it even managed to get into the cup itself. Do they have a secret method?

This led me to conclude that a kids size is generally sufficient unless you are an extreme ice cream fanatic. Other people with larger sizes seemed to have no hope of

finishing, let alone making a dent in their ice cream.

The ice cream itself was great, and probably one of the creamiest I have ever had.

It was very sweet, almost to where I would rather have it a little less sweet.

I also loved the touch of the Butterfinger mix in, and it seemed to add just the perfect amount of crunch to spice things up a little bit.

Each table had a roll of paper towels, which were very useful to clean up the mess from how overflowing the ice cream cup was.

My kids size ice cream cost $4.99, which seemed a little steep for ice cream in general. I don’t have any regrets, though, and think that the entire experience of ice cream frozen by liquid nitrogen makes up for the hefty price.

Overall, Sparkles Ice Cream is a great place to have some ice cream with a twist.

With such nice employees and so many interesting flavors available, there’s something for any ice cream lover at Sparkles. Sparkles Ice cream uses liquid nitrogen in the process of making their ice cream to create a delicious treat.

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Leatherby’s

BY LOGAN EMBREE lembree.gazette@gmail.com

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eatherby’s Family Creamery is a local ice cream parlor that is dedicated to providing a family friendly atmosphere and an experience worth returning for.

Considering the close proximity to my house I decided to stop by and try out the ice cream and service at the restaurant which was voted “Best Ice Cream in the Region” 33 years in a row.

Having visited The Parlor several times in the past with my family, I had an idea of what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised with the experience.

I visited the restaurant with a close friend of mine and upon entering the building I was immediately greeted by a server who was ready to seat us at the booth of our choice. This instant acknowledgment of our presence was very pleasing and a strong start to our experience there.

We were sat in a booth alongside a large window. The table was incredibly clean, which is quite a feat considering how easy it is to make a mess with ice cream. Not only was the booth and table clean but I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the restaurant as a whole.

The interior of the restaurant had a blue and white colored theme and the walls were appropriately decorated with large scaled images of the different ice cream creations crafted at Leatherby’s.

When we were ready to order the server was right there ready to get our order started. I ordered an Alan’s Black and Tan which is a vanilla ice cream sundae with caramel and chocolate sauce along with whip cream, crushed almonds and a cherry on top.

Considering the size and intricacy of the sundae I was very impressed with

Cold Stone how quickly it was prepared.

The sundae was served in a tall ice cream glass on top of a small plate.

While the sundae was rather messy with the caramel and chocolate sauce I was able to keep the mess to a minimal while still doing what was necessary to enjoy the sundae.

The sundae and all of its components was delicious. I did my best to finish the mountain of ice cream but just fell short by leaving a small amount in the bottom of the dish.

The pricing was very reasonable considering the amount and quality of the ice cream I received.

The waiter followed up with us near the end of our ice cream and dropped off the check.

Overall my experience at Leatherby’s Family Creamery was very rewarding and I would definitely enjoy visiting again in the future. Leatherby’s serves a multitude of ice cream combinations and dessert options.

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old Stone Creamery has been a favorite place of mine since I was a little girl. When I was younger, getting ice cream cakes from Cold Stone Creamery for my birthday was a tradition I looked forward to.

However, it’s been a long while since my family last purchased a cake or ice cream from Cold Stone. I recently revisited this childhood love of mine and was happy to find that my positive opinion of the place has remained.

The service was good but nothing to rave about. The employees did a sufficient job of making and serving the ice cream. I was served my ice cream within around ten minutes of arriving.

They were also nice and welcoming to the constant flow of customers.

The flavor of ice cream and topping I order never varies. I always get ice cream in the flavor cake batter and choose white chocolate chips as my topping. Because my order never varies, I have had many cake batter ice creams in my lifetime from a wide variety of different ice cream shops.

Before I ordered, I also got a sample of the flavor Pistachio.

There are three sizes to chose from Like It, Love It, and Gotta Have It which are basically just the standard small, medium, and large. I got my ice cream in the medium size, Love it, for $4.25 (plus tax) and it was the perfect amount for me.

My thoughts about the ice cream itself resembles the size I purchased meaning I “Love It” but not strongly enough to say I “Gotta Have It”.

The consistency of the ice cream was quite thick and the ice cream tasted very rich and sweet. The sweetness was actually a little overwhelming for my taste buds at first.

Despite the enjoyment I got from the ice cream, it didn’t stand out among all the other excellent cake batter ice creams I have had in the past. Looking back on the experience, I wish I had one of their Signature Collection menu items, unique to Cold Stone.

Nevertheless, the ice cream still did the job I paid it to do. It put an amazing taste in my mouth and momentarily made me happy. Often with ice cream and other sweets places, people aren’t able to enjoy the treat because of how unhealthy they know it is. However, I wasn’t thinking about calories at all when I was enjoying my rich, creamy ice cream but rather enjoying it guilt free.

I would recommend Cold Stone Creamery to all of the ice cream lovers out there because of the positive impression it gave me. Cold Stone Creamery is a classic and quick spot ice cream with many flavor options.

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DAMN. Kendrick Lamar

BY CONNOR HINSON chinson.gazette@gmail.com

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endrick Lamar. Alone, his name evokes power.

At 29 years old, Mr. Lamar has two Grammy nominated albums under his belt (which, at the time, were his only two albums) and multiple critically acclaimed mixtapes.

Lamar is a story teller before he’s rapper.

On Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City and To Pimp a Butterfly, K-Dot depicts his struggles and the struggles of people like him in an incredibly lucid manner, revealing truths about his life as well as the world at large.

DAMN. is unlike either of his prior two albums. While some themes remain consistent, Kendrick has created a decidedly more mainstream record, one filled with more radiofriendly bangers per capita than any of his past projects.

The project opens with “BLOOD.,” a cryptic message from Kendrick. He tells the story of his encounter with a blind stranger, which ends, presumably, in Kendrick’s death by gunshot.

After a pejorative Fox News sample, the album shifts into “DNA.,” one of the best tracks on the album. On it he raps “I got dark, I got evil, that rot inside my DNA/ I got off, I got troublesome heart inside my DNA.” Kendrick makes sure that his turbulent past in made known, not as a form of braggadocio, but rather as a certification that his narratives hold weight. These bars are carried out over a relentless Mike WiLL Made-It beat, whose production amplifies Kendrick’s arrogant delivery.

Much of the same can be said about the album’s only single, “HUMBLE.” The track recalls his infamous “Control” verse, as he proves his case for why everybody should be humbled by his music.

The tracks “FEAR.” and “DUCKWORTH.”

are much more similar to Kendrick’s previous works, choosing to tell a cohesive story. The latter, which closes out the album, could have an entire review dedicated to it. For the sake of brevity, I’ll say that in my 15+ listens to the song, I have gotten chills every single time.

“XXX.” featuring U2 turns an unlikely collaboration into arguably the best track on the album. The song is split into two distinct parts, each with its own message and tone. U2 fits in surprisingly well, grooving alongside Kendrick in the song’s second half.

With all this praise in mind, I haven’t found myself returning to this album. Whereas his last two albums were all I listened to for the months following, I don’t feel a great drive to return to DAMN. As amazing of a project as DAMN. is, it wasn’t made in a vacuum. It lacks the cohesiveness of his last two albums, which is ultimately detrimental to the whole.

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digital druglord Blackbear

BY AMANDA PRATHER aprather.gazette@gmail.com

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ust a lost emotional boy with a drug problem and a great voice. Blackbear that is.

Born Matthew Musto, Blackbear has created his third ten-track solo album digital druglord, showcasing his vocal ability as well as his spunky electronic dance style.

Because his lyrics and content may be a turnoff to some, this might not be the go-to “jammin’ with my mom” album.

He opens the album with an angsty ballad backed with a piano that showcases Blackbear’s vocals unlike any other track.

With no bass drop or crazy mixing in the background, the song allows Blackbear to run with just his vocals and a piano.

In “hell is where i dreamt of you and woke up alone,” though an angsty ballot, Blackbear still finds a way to talk about

cocaine and women, but knowing Blackbear, this isn’t a surprise.

A solid three minutes into the album it immediately picks up going into tracks like “i miss the old u” and “do re mi.”

I was looking forward to hearing more emotion other than Blackbear’s feelings about all the drugs he does, but, regardless, I still enjoyed the hidden emotion he shows.

Although in most of his songs he is the sole artist, he didn’t do it alone.

With featured artists such as 24 hrs and Juicy J that add spunk and a new sound to the tracks, the album rounded out to possess a variety of different sounds.

24 hrs, featured in “moodz” brings a different style of rap than Blackbear usually does. Although the two artists may seem different, the combination of the two together flowed better than one would imagine.

From rap to an emotional ballad, Black-

bear found a way to tap into a different kind of pain than your typical angsty love songs about a girl.

Contrary tot he message of “hell is where i dreamt of you and woke up alone,” “chateau” depicts a no strings attached kind of relationship that requires no love. He speaks of his rich careless lifestyle in this upbeat dance song.

Blackbear relays the details of how he lives his life, without a care in the world and not caring of others opinions.

This extravagant lifestyle may seem ideal throughout most of the tracks, but the lyrics actually speak into the repercussions and realities of the careless rockstar attitude as well.

At first listen the album may seem underwhelming, but once dug into, the tracks reveal latent meaning and emotion.

However hard to believe that an album titled digital druglord could have meaning, it’s true.

Everybody Logic

BY EMILY TALMI etalmi.gazette@gmail.com

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n May 5, 2017, Logic blessed the world with his third studio album Everybody.

Prior to the release, Logic initially titled the album, “AfricAryaN,” but then later changed it to “Everybody” after receiving negative backlash. Logic, however, defended the initial title and went on to name one of the 13 songs “AfricAryaN.” The album revolves around the sociopolitical issue of racial equality and his personal encounters with racism as a biracial man. Additionally, Logic discusses the struggle of mental health and how society has distorted people’s views on the matter.

The first song on the album, “Hallelujah,” is set out to prepare the listeners for his main message: that we are all equal, and we are all beautiful.

Logic’s intentions with “Hallelujah” were

to express his love for all religions and how they are all equal in his eyes. He continues to argue that every individual has sinned once in their life so there should be no judgment on anyone’s part.

Logic was inspired by Andy Weir’s “The Egg,” and he uses “Hallelujah” to introduce the character Atom and his demise via a car crash. Throughout the album, Logic ties in the story of Atom and his journey after life.

The song “Waiting Room” is where Atom speaks to God about his reincarnation. Through this open dialogue, God tells Atom that he is everyone who has ever lived and will ever live. Logic interweaves his main idea that everyone is equal and should love each other and not inflict pain or hatred as we are all but one.

Logic continues to use this album as a way to call out the issues prevalent in today’s society.

The song “Killing Spree” is a great example, as it discusses our problem of

always going on our phones and not truly connecting with the outside world. In the same song, Logic speaks out about stereotyping and how destructive in nature it is.

In “Anziety” and “1-800-273-8255” Logic highlights his own struggle with anxiety and aims to help his listeners with the same issues overcome it with him. “1800-273-8255” has gained much notoriety and praise, as the number used for the title is the suicide hotline, and it was written to help anyone struggling with mental health issues.

As a fan of Logic’s past albums, Everybody stands out from the rest because of its strong message and creative story painted throughout the sequence of songs.

My top favorite songs from this album would be “Black Spiderman,” “Everybody,” “AfricAryaN,” “Take it Back” and “Hallelujah.”

Logic continues to amaze with his captivating sound, lyrics and message.

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Everybody was released on May 5, 2017.

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This Old Dog Mac DeMarco

BY DEAN WILSON dwilson.gazette@gmail.com

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bandonment, one of the biggest fears of human beings, elicits many different feelings that can be long lasting and shape the person one grows up to be.

Mac Demarco’s This Old Dog is more of a journey than any album I’ve heard in the last several years. He chronicles his relationship with his father, who abandoned the indie star at a young age.

The album begins in Demarco’s mind when his father is still a part of his life. The overall mood of the album continuously becomes more somber as the singer witnesses his father leave him and his mother.

Throughout the album we see Demarco develop as a person. He finds love, he experiences the real world, he grows in fame. But all the while, his lack of a father figure underlies

many of his decisions.

Many of his songs feature minor chords, expressing the idea of uncertainty, the lack of knowing a clear path in decision making. We see this in songs like “Dreams from Yesterday” and “Watching Him Fade Away.”

The more sophisticated implication of synthesizers in some tracks create a really vast and silky feel. It feels as if the atmosphere of the song is enormous, like the listener is in space and the vastness of it all is overbearing.

Besides the sad undertones in some tracks of the record, there are a ton of great love songs and happy songs.

“One Another” is a really sweet song that deals with Demarco comforting his girlfriend when she is experiencing sadness. The song even has some subtle tones of Simon & Garfunkel. This is probably the most lively song on the record, and is really poppy and mellow.

But with all the high points of the album, it

does come with its flaws.

Though this album has the capability of connecting with its listeners, it seems to borrow from his previous release, Another One in that the subdued tones of the synthesizer are present in most of the album. Mac Demarco is multitalented and has the capability of branching out from the same instrumental combination.

But variety is such a minor issue with this piece of art. There are so many incredible aspects of the album.

It’s really refreshing to see the same guy who used to play “Enter Sandman” naked at music festivals release a record that is as intimate as this. Demarco truly opens up with his fan base in this album.

This album surpassed my expectations for Mac Demarco and delivered exactly where I wanted to. This Old Dog is a great album for reminiscing, relaxing or romance.

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Everything So Far Pinegrove

BY JACK KEHOE jkehoe.gazette@gmail.com

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he band Pinegrove, out of New Jersey, has come back with the album Everything So Far, a tribute to their original styles. This particular album is special in that they released it some time back, but have come back to add new singles to the existing album, expanding its content.

Funnily enough, the band met through a monthly music show planned by Montclair students and have been together ever since.

They’ve released numerous albums including Mixtape One, Cardinal, Meridian and Mixtape Two. The band consists of Evan Stephens Hall on lead vocals and guitar, Josh Marre on guitar and vocals, Nandi Plunkett on keys and vocals, Sam Skinner on guitar, Adan Carlo on base and Zack Levine on drums and vocals.

The name Pinegrove is also a reference to the Brown Environmental Center at Kenyon, where main vocalist Evan Hall attended col-

lege.

With Everything So Far, they’ve started a big cult following, making them a favorite among the fans of practically every song style.

Evan Hall has been providing the song writing for the band as long as they go back, coming up with new masterpieces.

Everything So Far also covers a wide range of song styles, from lo-fi rock to strummed acoustic numbers. It’s all covered, which may explain their intake of fans across lots of types of music.

The band signed with Run for Cover Records in 2015, and kept on working. This album particularly came from the record signing deal.

Notably from this album, the single, titled “New Friends,” written by Evan himself, has a bit of a backstory.

It was inspired from its predecessor “Old Friends.” But with “New Friends,” Hall said it was inspired by his frequent walks through Montclair’s Brookdale Park.

This band has kept to their roots of where

they began and won’t let go of that, which is a admirable trait to have.

It takes a lot of character to write about your past experiences, or what life throws your way. And it takes even more character to go out and establish your life as something others will enjoy.

For any kind of music being craved, look no further than this album. It’ll satisfy whatever sounds you may want to hear.

Around 2012, Levine and Hall chose to attempt to move the band to Brooklyn, away from Montclair. However, Levine ended up not going, and the band stayed with him. Hall went, and tried to pursue his song writing there. But, the loud atmosphere of the city proved to be too much, and he joined the band back at Montclair, where he could peacefully live and write.

When Hall had come back, other albums such as Cardinal were produced. Hall and Levine have said that they deeply value the input of their friends and music agents when it comes to their music, and will take input.

ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$ Joey Bada$$

BY JACK MCGRAIL jmcgrail.gazette@gmail.com

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oey Bada$$ released his new album to the public April 7, 2017.

Joey Bada$$, born as JoVaughn Virginie Scott in Brooklyn, New York, is on the rise in the American rap industry. Coming onto the scene just five years ago with his first album, 1999, Joey Bada$$ has gained thousands of fans through collaborations with artists like A$AP Rocky and Mac Miller.

He was first recognized off of a freestyle video that was reposted by World Star Hip Hop and Johnny Shipes, who would become his manager after see-

ing the video.

Joey Bada$$’s All Amerikkkan Bada$$ is his fourth album since his first in 2012.

In 2013 he was nominated for Rookie of the Year by in the BET Hip Hop Awards.

All Amerikkkan Bada$$ has new, scattered themes, mostly centering on the challenges faced by being a young, black man in America. It is a good balance between serious issues and lighthearted topics.

His two singles that were released early, “Devastated” and “Land of the Free,” were both different. “Devastated” was a more unique, new sounding track while “Land of the Free” was

just another classic Joey Bada$$ rap track.

“Devastated,” which was released at Coachella in 2016, talked about the challenges he faced when his music had not blown up, or even gotten popular at all soon after his first releases.

“Land of the Free” is about the feelings towards African-Americans in the U.S. and Donald Trump.

To date, Joey Bada$$ has had two studio albums and two mixtape releases. He has even appeared in two films, “Mr. Robot” and “No Regrets.”

Despite its simple beats and not so original themes, Joey Bada$$’s All Amerikkkan Bada$$ is an entertaining album to add to his repertoire.

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Music festivals provide an opportunity for unique self expression through clothing

BY CAROLINE PALMER cpalmer2.gazette@gmail.com

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ummertime in California, much like a lot of other places, means that music festivals pop up in just about any field or venue they can find. For a lot of festival goers, finding the perfect outfit is as important, if not more, than finding the perfect festival.

From looking through Pinterest, to looking at pictures from other festivals, inspiration for these rather unique outfits can be found almost anywhere.

“I usually look at Pinterest or look up the location of the festival on Instagram to see what other people have worn” Granite Bay High School early graduate Alexis Hazelett said.

Pinterest can always be a resource when looking for anything trendy. For the most up to date trends, senior Layla Mendoza sometimes takes a different approach.

“I follow a lot fashion bloggers, models and small boutiques based out in the Los Angeles, Orange County and Newport area,” Mendoza said. “I get inspiration from what they post on their Instagrams.”

Fashion bloggers like Olivia Culpo and Peyton List show off their outfits on social media, which inspires festival goers like senior Jessica Williams.

“I get a lot of my inspiration from looking at pictures of celebrities or people whose outfits I’ve found really cute in the past,” Williams said.

Some people, like Hazelett and Mendoza, go out and buy new outfits from shops like Free People and Urban Outfitters, while others like Williams build outfits off of what they already have in their closets.

“I usually don’t go out and shop for new outfits,” Williams said. “I just find something from my closet that’s similar to fits I’ve built off

of that.”

Some of the festivals this summer include Bottlerock, in Napa Valley in late May and Lightning in a Bottle in Bradley in late May. Later in the summer there is Outside Lands in San Francisco in August and Burning Man in Nevada in late August.

For most of these festivals, attendees spend all day outside, which can get very hot, so functionality plays a part in choosing an outfit as well.

“I also base it a lot off the weather because if it’s super hot you don’t want to be uncomfortable in jeans or a long sleeve all day,” Williams said.

When trying to find the perfect outfit a lot of things can factor in; for instance, weather, location and personal preference all make a difference. However, the most important thing is always expressing yourself and wearing something that makes you comfortable and happy.

Jessica Williams, Claire Harden and Marlee Absalon, all GBHS seniors, show their festival flare through floral prints, bandanas and other accessories at Coachella.

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GBHS seniors Bailey Mamone and Claire Harden model some of their favorite music festival outfits, featuring many monochrome pieces of clothing accented by accessories at Coachella.

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Mixtape - The “Unconventional” Love Song

Artist of the Month JONAH ZAHND

BY DEAN WILSON dwilson.gazette@gmail.com

1) “The Girl is Mine” by Michael Jackson ft. Paul McCartney.

Two of the greatest musicians of all time arguing over a girl that they both claim that she is in love with them... What’s not to love? The bass line and the percussion combine to make a groove that is as as smooth as butter, and mixed with the vocals, this love-hate song is perfection.

2) “You Look So Good in Love” by George Strait Though this song is about heartbreak, George Strait delivers a classic love song that pulls on the heartstrings. This song depicts a final goodbye between a couple who has moved on. The pain that Strait conveys while singing one last time to his lady shows the capability of a sad love song, and it is beautiful.

3) “Honey Bee” by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Unlike the other tunes on this list, SRV expresses his love with an upbeat 12 bar blues. Not only does Vaughan express his feelings with words, but in true blues fashion, has his guitar captures the ideas he’s trying to convey. With Double Trouble to back this legend, this love song is tough to beat.

4) “Crawling After You” by Bass Drum of Death Seldom in punk rock do you hear songs not expressing frustration or helplessness, let alone affection. This unconventional love song is one that you can play to your crush (if you want to scare them off) or you can just listen for quite the jam. On par with the rest of the band’s music, this tune has an awesome driving force, so getting stoked when pouring out your heart in desperation has never been easier.

5.) “The Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key Maybe this song is unconventional because it’s our national anthem, or maybe because it was written in the 1800’s. But I’d be crazy to say that this isn’t the greatest love song of all time. The affection that I feel for my country after singing this song outshines any other love song ever written. God Bless America.

1. What inspired you to start experimenting with ceramics?

I knew I was an awful painter so I wanted to try another form of art to see if I was any good.

2. What is your most favorite piece that you’ve done and why?

My favorite piece that I’ve done is my sculpture of Sauron, the antagonist from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. It was a challenge (to create) a much larger sculpture than what was required in the class, so I had Special to the Gazette /RON OWENS to improvise in a lot of way and learn in the moment. It was fun to try something more difficult and push the boundaries of what I thought restricted me.

3. What is your favorite part of ceramics and why?

My favorite part of ceramics is the people. The class itself is such a laid back environment, so good conversations are plentiful each and every day. Mr. Owens and Mr. Cordell are also really cool teachers to talk to and be around, as they never shy away from any questions and are always eager to help.

4. Do you plan on continuing ceramics in the future? If so, what do you want to improve on and what style or technique do you most want to learn?

I plan on taking Advanced Ceramics courses at Westmont College, where I will be attending in the fall. I also hope to continue to compete in the annual California State Fair Art Competition. I want to better my skills involved with using the potter’s wheel as well as glazing techniques.

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‘13 Reasons Why’ creates controversy Netflix show claiming to increases suicide awarness results in differing reactions

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ith several Netflix series appearing on the “recently added” category, many had mixed reviews about the show, “13 Reasons Why” that released on March 31.

Produced by Selena Gomez and starring Dylan Minnette and Katherine Langford, the show was created to prevent suicide, yet many are saying it’s doing more harm than good.

Former Granite Bay High School student Kyle Alvarez, who graduated in 2001, has directed three episodes of the show.

Senior Afrah Tahir agrees with many experts that have been speaking about the television series that say the scenes are only “glamorizing” suicides.

“It is glamorizing, but also misconstruing,” Tahir said, “Generally, the reasons people commit suicide cannot be blamed on others, but has to do with the internal struggle that happens.”

She believes suicide is generally due to a mental illness.

“Suicide is definitely a route that mentally ill people take and mental illness, while it can be made worse by those around you, is something on its own,” Tahir said, “ the very thought of blaming suicide on others and making them feel (bad) … made me very angry.”

Showcasing the “internal struggle” that does occur throughout the main character Hannah Baker’s life, the show overall did not help with the idea of hope and positivity according to senior Nick Rogalski.

“As for suicide itself, while I definitely don’t think it glorified suicide in any way,” Rogalski said, “it didn’t seem to offer any help or hopeful message for those who may be facing suicidal thoughts themselves.”

Even though many may have different opinions about the true message of the show, Rogalski believes that “[the series] did a good job bringing awareness to the impact

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people’s words and actions can have on others,” Rogalski said, “ it brought awareness to difficulties that girls who experience sexual assault often face, but I don’t think it handles certain aspects of suicide well.”

Junior Alaina Boone, thinks “it [didn’t] glamorize suicide at all,” Boone said, “for me, it showed just how scary it is and what life can ultimately cause someone to do.”

While suicide is a difficult topic to discuss for many, rape was also featured in some episodes that graphically depicted the type of harassment many women and men aren’t comfortable speaking about.

“Where Hannah’s rape was shown in detail affected me the most,” Boone said, “because it showed just how difficult it is for someone to fight it and how ugly and unpleasant it is.”

“I definitely [do] think about what I say at school … ,” Boone said, “and I hope that I never say anything that could possibly hurt someone else.”

With the 13 tapes correlating to each of the 13 episodes, for Boone, “Bryce’s tape,” impacted her the most.

“Iit shows how no one asks for it and how it can affect life for that person afterwards,” Boone said.

AVAILABLE NOW on a screen near you Summer allows for extensive amounts of free time filled with binge watching TV shows

BY JAKE CRISCIONE

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s summer approaches, students of Granite Bay High School are prepared to take advantage of their free time by excessively watching Netflix, Hulu or HBO. Binge watching tends to occur much more heavily in times like summer break due to the lack of responsibilities placed upon high school students.

Nonetheless, there are an abundance of shows to choose from on the various platforms for streaming, but only a few stand out and are high school favorites.

Brent Bartholomew, a junior at GBHS, claims that “The Office”, “How I Met Your Mother” and “Grey’s Anatomy” are his personal favorites. With these three shows alone, this means Bartholomew has watched a total of 678 episodes which equates to 366 hours on Netflix.

“How I Met Your Mother was recommended to me by a friend and the show was hilarious with a great cast,” said Bartholomew. “The Office’s first season was bad, but after that, the rest of the show was fantastic.”

One thing that was in common between the three shows Bartholomew enjoyed was that they were all recommended by peers. Clearly, one of the major starting points for binge watching is word of mouth.

Similar to Bartholomew, GBHS senior Jacob Budean has binge watched many shows such as “Chuck”, “Lost”, “Pretty Little Liars”, and “How I Met Your Mother.”

“All of these shows have appealing attributes and draw in many viewers,” said Budean. “Some of these shows aren’t for everyone, but if you want a temporary escape from outside worries, then these might be right for you.”

Both Budean and Bartholomew believe summer is by far the most popular time for high school students to binge watch.

This upcoming summer, classic shows such as the ones Bartholomew and Budean listed will for sure be targets, but a new Netflix hit is sure to drag in many viewers: “13 Reasons Why”.

The show has sparked in popularity since its release on March 31, 2017 and is expected to be a huge time consumer by the time summer comes for GBHS students.

Jilly Conklin, a sophomore at GBHS, flew through the series that highlights teenage bullying and suicide in a single day.

“What made me watch 13 Reasons Why in the first place was because my friends were talking about it and it made me want to see it,” said Conklin.

Looking back on the show, Conklin believes it was sad and dramatic, yet impactful and would still recommend it for anyone looking for something to binge watch this summer.

Some other popular shows that may be worth high schoolers’ time are “Band of Brothers”, “Archer”, “The Leftovers”, and “Atlanta”.

Regardless of the relaxation and interest that comes with binge watching, everyone must be careful to limit the addiction.

“With programs such as Netflix, time could fly without even noticing,” sad Budean.

“It can lead to isolation and be detrimental to health.”

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fidget kid’s diary.

May 2017

FIDGET SPINNERS: A trend spinning out of control A new toy takes over campus as students find a new way to keep themselves engaged

BY EMILY TALMI etalmi.gazette@gmail.com

N

eed an outlet for your excess energy?

Fidget toys are your answer.

While fidget toys have been around for centuries, the fidget cube and spinner have recently made headlines.

Though the fidget cube was created to help individuals focus, and the fidget spinner made to distract and soothe young children, many use them for amusement.

“I use my fidget cube while studying,” said Granite Bay High School junior Zach Wong. “It’s not one of those things that I absolutely need or I won’t be able to focus, but it’s definitely fun to have around. If I didn’t have the cube, I would be clicking my pen, or tapping my foot, so it’s just a replacement for my ADHD.” Wong uses the cube for the original purpose but also enjoys it for its mere entertainment. However, with ADHD, Wong appreciates the toy even more as it aids his hyperactive tendencies.

Junior Jake Oxenham, another individual with ADHD tendencies, is an advocate for the toy’s initial purposes like Wong.

“It’s really fun to play with, and it keeps you and your fingers busy,” said junior Lauren Angelo.

As diverse as this toy is, Angelo chooses to partake in the rising trend for the sake of amusement.

While these toys are extremely prevalent in school settings, many inquire as to whether these toys are beneficial or distracting.

“I am aware of some schools having an issue with the fidget toys,” said Ron Owens, GBHS Ceramics teacher.

“Here in high school, in my class, it doesn’t bother me.

Plus, I’ve only seen about 4 of them out of 108 kids this semester.”

Owens sees no issue with the fidget toys and has surprisingly only seen around 4 of them in his class. The lack of fidget toys in his classroom may be because his “hands-on” class exerts

enough energy for those with excess energy.

“I think they keep kids busy, but sometimes distracts them in class,” Angelo said.

Distraction is the main concern when it comes to these toys in school. Classes require maximum attention and these fidget toys have the potential of disrupting this necessary requirement.

In opposition with this assertion, Wong firmly believes the fidget cubes are more useful than harmful.

“These fidget cubes are not toys,” Wong said. “They are tools, specifically designed to optimize focus.”

Rather than distract, Wong asserts that the cubes help individuals with being attentive and focused.

As fads tend to come and go, the fidget toy might soon dwindle down as quickly as the rest of them.

“I think the fidget toys are a fad and it helps the economy,” Owens said.

“At the beginning of the school year there was the water bottle flipping which made a racket. I would much rather have a fidget toy than the water bottle flipping.”

Owens acknowledges the fidget toys’ rising fame and is more tolerant of the fidget toy fad than the more disruptful ones.

“I think it’s just another trend that has caught fire and will die down soon,” Oxenham said.

Gazette photo illustration /NATASHA CHANDA

May 2017

summer job guide.

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For all of the soon-to-be broke college students Job opportunities that are available to high school students looking fora summer job Gazette illustration/KATIE COLOGNA

Jobs 1 to 4 of 67...

Kumon of Roseville Tutor Job: work with children and help them to improve their math and reading skills Qualifications: friendly, good with children Duration: part time, year round, work up to 6-7 hours per week Address: 1850 Douglas Blvd. #908, Roseville, CA 95661 or 1265 Pleasant Grove Blvd #120, Roseville CA 95747

Mimi’s Cafe Busser

Job: greet guests, clear, clean and reset tables, make sure that the restrooms, dining rooms, perimeter of the building and the parking lot are clean Qualifications: friendly, available to work between the Hours of 6:00AM until 4:00PM or 3:00PM until 11:45PM Monday thru Sunday Duration: part-time and full-time Address: 1104 Galleria Bl. Roseville, CA 95661 The application can be found online.

Panera Bread

Associate at bakery-cafe Job: greet guests, prepare and deliver food and drinks, Qualifications: capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment, able to transport boxes and cases up to 30 pounds, must be able to stand up to 4 hours Duration: full-time and part-time Address: 1850 Douglas Boulevard, Panera Bread Location #CA07 Roseville, CA, 95661, US The application can be found online.

Sunsplash

Attractions Attendant Job: work in the Gemini golf section, lazer tag, go-karts or the arcade prize counter Qualifications: must have basic computer skills, be able to stand for up to six hours a day, flexible, friendly and able to work in a fast pace environment, having cash handling skills is desired but not required Duration: part time and seasonal, work up to 25-30 hours per week during the summer and 8-16 hours per week during the school year Address: 1893 Taylor Rd, Roseville, CA 95661

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May 2017

what time is it?

Students share their summer vacation plans Gazette photo /NATASHA CHANDA

Granite Bay High School students travel around the world to tropical and historical destinations.

Gazette photo /MCKENNA ARAM

BY ASHLEY YUNG ayung2.gazette@gmail.com

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Gazette photo /SABINA MAHAVNI

chool is coming to a close and many students are spending the time off to get away from Granite Bay. Sofia Arias a freshman from Granite Bay High School, is going to Mexico over the summer.

“I am going to multiple places (in Mexico) like Cancun and Playa del Carmen,” Arias said.

There she will be doing the usual tourist activities such as swimming, relaxing, and enjoying her vacation.

Arias is excited to travel to Mexico because of how different it is from America.

“I think just being in a different country excites me,” Arias said.

However, Mexico is not the only place Arias wants to travel to in her future. She believes that travelling in general is an important thing for people to experience.

“I think it’s so important to learn about different cultures and enjoy the world,” Arias said.

Jessica Baker, a junior at GBHS, is one of the few people who can say

she travelled to every continent at least once.

“I love travelling because it’s so fun to see different cultures and experience the different ways people live,” Baker said.

Baker is different than many other travellers because she has been to more uncommon destinations most people would never think of.

“Some uncommon (places I’ve been to) would be Kenya, the Sahara desert in Africa, Iceland and Tahiti,” Baker said.

Baker says that her favorite places would have to be Paris, Africa, and Mexico but each for their own reason.

Baker liked Paris because she got to go with her best friend which made things more fun.

“Africa (is one of my favorite places) because there (are) so many cool animals that I got to interact with,” Baker said. “It was… really humbling to see how the people treat their environment and animals.”

However, Baker says that Mexico is her go-to place to visit.

“I love everything about the ocean and Mexico is … warm and has perfect beaches,” Baker said.

Some people have yet to decide where they should go. Travel Agent, Micki King from the Roseville

Travel has some suggestions.

King recommends people to go to more mainstream places that are popular among travelers at the moment. Italy, Germany, Hawaii and Cancun are some of her suggestions.

“Hawaii (is popular) because it’s very tropical,” King said. “Puerto Rico, Cancun, and Cabo (are popular) because they’re in Mexico so it has a little foreign feel to it.”

Yet students aren’t the only people at GBHS looking forward to summer break.

“Just like the students who are worn down physically and mentally, (teachers) need to rejuvenate,” Spanish teacher Jill Cova said.

Cova is starting off her vacation in Kona, the main island of Hawaii.

Then she is going to Tahoe and Baltimore, Maryland to watch her son play lacrosse.

“Then we come home and it’s my thirtieth anniversary with my husband,” Cova said.

Even though Cova enjoys travelling, she thinks spending time with family is the most important part of vacation.

“I think it’s essential to have family time and to be away from home where people have jobs and responsibilities,” Cova said.

Top left, student holding shells at the Sirena Del Mar beach.. Upper middle left is Cyrus Aram feeding a tiger in Thailand. Lower middle left is a photo from a students visit to the Taj Mahal. The bottom left picture is Neel Chanda at the Tulum Ruins in Cancún.

Gazette photo /NATASHA CHANDA

May 2017

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2007 was 10 yrs ago?

OSCILLOSCOPE LABORATORIES

Timeless Tunes and Groovy Movies

Gazette editors review old movies and albums

ENCORE STUDIOS

BY WILL ANDERSON

wanderson.gazette@gmail.com

BY CONNOR HINSON chinson.gazette@gmail.com

I

t’s easy to fetishize the ‘60s. With the staunchly anti establishment counterculture movement came new music, new art and a distinctly new outlook on our purpose as members of a capitalist society.

The ‘60s also saw the birth of second-wave feminism, a direct reaction against the patriarchal ideology of the past; no longer shall women be the Other in society.

Over 50 years later, feminism has taken an altered form, but is it no less relevant. Anna Biller proves this with her Technicolor horror-comedy, “The Love Witch.”

The titular character Elaine, played by Samantha Robinson, is a modern-day witch, specializing in (you guessed it) love magic. Through spells and seduction, she entrances men into her life.

Unfortunately for the men she attracts, her love magic is often far too powerful, leading to their ultimate end.

The art direction, done by Biller herself, is a loving homage to the color horror films of the ‘60s. Blocks of red, blue and yellow combine to form a Mondrianesque landscape, aesthetic beauty with a purpose. This motif extends into the costume design and makeup, both of which are stunning.

The visuals might be the pull of the film, but its underlying message is far more powerful, longer lasting effect.

Robinson’s character refuses to let the men in her life control her happiness. Instead, she subverts traditional gender roles by literally controlling theirs.

The argument here is not “men are evil and need to be controlled,” but rather that men don’t have any sort of upper hand over women.

Biller noted in an interview that “The Love Witch” is not meant to be a parody of exploitation films from the early ‘70s, specifically because the misogyny in which these films are rooted.

“The Love Witch” was release last November, at the peak of the drama surrounding the 2016 US presidential election. It’s political and social commentary was relevant then, and is still relevant now.

On the surface, the film manages to be a caring recreation of the horror films of the 1960s, appropriating the archetypes to fit a modern setting.

However, if you look a little deeper, you will find a poignant social commentary that doesn’t beat you over the head with social justice.

T

he story is one of a good kid, in a mad city.

It’s author is Kendrick Lamar, possibly the best raconteur in rap music.

It’s a story filled with love, confusion, hatred and temptation.

It’s the account, as said by the protagonist, of an angel on angel dust, inside the belly of the rough.

The 12 track composition is a display of Lamar’s masterful understanding of linguistics.

Although Lamar was only 25 years old at the release of good kid m.A.A.d city, his mature sound quickly solidified his role as the best young rapper the music industry had seen in recent years.

The album articulates the thoughts of millions of Americans struggling through the same mad upbringings as Kendrick.

Specifically, the album highlights Compton California, Lamar’s hometown.

Good kid m.A.A.d city is a modernized sequel to N.W.A’s Straight Outta Compton.

Lamar’s second studio album even closes with a feature from original N.W.A. member Dr. Dre. The album also saw vocal features from Kendrick’s fellow TDE member Jay Rock, OVO’s Drake, as well as Anna Wise and MC Eiht.

Each track combats a different issue that Lamar experienced as he was a child and young adult.

Lamar relays the detailed experiences of his childhood to his audience as a first person narrative.

His lustful desires as a young teen, battles versus deceitful friends and schemed robberies as a high schooler are all documented on the LP. Melodic hooks in “Money Trees,” “Poetic Justice” and “B---- Don’t Kill My Vibe” give the album recognizable Billboard classics – which boosted its commercial success instantaneously.

Only 10 months after its release, “good kid m.A.A.d city” was certified platinum.

Lamar’s uncanny ability to lyrically propose topics with extreme depth is what sets the album apart.

At surface level, tracks such as “Swimming Pools” are nothing more than catchy party anthems.

A second listen however, and the same song begins to probe at the very means to which you exist.

It is a novel with twists and turns, a sculpture with endless beauty, a poem with perfect rhythm – “good kid m.A.A.d city” is a masterpiece.

WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES

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Rated: G By: Brian Ding bding.gazette@gmail.com

born in china: B+

atching “Born in China” was an excellent experience for me because it felt as if I was opening my eyes for the first time.

Despite the fact that I often visit my family in China, I was surprised to see the great terrain depicted of the monkeys, pandas, leopards that I don’t see when I visits.

What kept the documentary interesting was its perfect choice of music for scenes of humor and danger, and the way everything was narrated.

“Born in China” makes the viewer feel as if they knew each animal in the film for their whole life. Being able to watch each stage of the cub’s life and how it traveled and survived in the world was like nothing I had ever seen before.

The pandas were a personal favorite because of their playful nature. It is very rare to be able to see such a unique animal, and this film is able to accurately depict their lifestyle as well.

Another entertaining aspect of the movie was the combination of nature and “Disney” to create a fantasy like ambiance.

While the sight of cute animals was the main focus of the film, what truly helped in wrapping up the movie was the scenery and the quality of each seemingly difficult camera shot.

The great snowy mountains and vast forests of China provided a different story for the audience when an unfamiliar scene was presented.

Like all Disney films, the main message that “Born in China” hopes to covey is the importance of family. If you are looking for an action-packed film, then this is not where you should be looking.

“Born in China” truly met my expectations, and has to be one of the best family friendly documentaries I have seen so far.

From the happy to the sad emotional moments of the film, the connection I felt from simply being an audience was astonishing for a movie about animals.

R

obbing from the rich and giving to the poor seemed to be the whole idea behind the age-old classic “Robin Hood.”

Yet, depicted by a modern world, the rich could easily be portrayed as a money-hungry bank and the poor, a trio of old men forced to live on a restrictive budget.

“Going in Style” brought names more recognized in Hollywood’s past to the spotlight once again.

The story begins with Joe, played by Michael Craine, experiencing a sequence of unfortunate events.

Joe receives a red notice saying that he has twenty- five days before he is evicted from his house and finds out that his hard-earned pension has been taken away.

As a way to get revenge on the bank, Joe and his two friends, played by Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin, orchestrate a robbery.

Although I knew the movie starred actors in their eighties, I was very surprised to find the theatre packed with people around that same age.

I applaud “Going in Style” for appealing to a much larger audience for reasons other than those.

It showed the struggles of old age in subtle ways such as, when Joe struggled to sit in a sleek, hard chair, and in more cynical ways such as when the three go around in a circle guessing how many years they have left to live.

Despite the happiness and laughter the movie was able to bring, the more analytical part of me was left questioning if some of the events were logical or realistic.

I wondered how any policeman could identify a culprit based off of the way they walked. And how this same intellectual person would fail to see that their “alibis” were far from legitimate.

However, these questions were not ones that distracted from the movie, but only small details I couldn’t help but notice.

The message of this movie much resembles that of Robin Hood in that it is ambiguous. You can hardly call breaking the law a good thing yet righting wrongs isn’t such a bad thing either.

Because of the light-hearted feeling of the movie and all of the laughs that came out of it, I think “Going in Style” would appeal to everyone.

Rated: PG-13 By: Ashley Yung ayung2.gazette@gmail.com

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going in style: A-

May 2017

film.

FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES

W

hile all humans are born with different abilities and capabilities, sometimes there comes that one exceptional child going beyond the call of duty.

You could say they are “Gifted” in what they possess.

Seven year old Mary Adler lives with Frank Adler, a family relative, as her father is unknown and her mother tragically took her own life. Just like her mother, though, it’s discovered that Mary has exceptional mathematical abilities.

Frank wishes for her to live a normal life, and not to be cramped up solving arithmetic problems for the rest of her life, since that is what led her mother to do what she did in the end. Frank feels he knows what’s best for Mary, so when offered a place in a high-end school for the gifted, they turn it down.

In any film with a different structure for a family, or a tragic backstory of a family member, the understanding of how everything became what it is now in the current moment in the film is important. Understanding what happened to Mary’s mother and why Mary turned out how she has and why so much is expected from her by certain people is critical.

While dealing with all this, Frank’s mother and Mary’s grandmother, Evelyn, comes for a surprise visit. Like Mary’s mother and Mary, Evelyn has profound abilities in math and has a noticeable British accent. It’s said she lived in Britain, but now resides in New York.

It becomes a fight for custody of Mary, since Evelyn’s intentions are to showcase and explore into Mary’s abilities while Frank just wants her to live her life how she wants to.

The battle goes as far as the courthouse. Multiple court ridicule scenes will surely amuse those interested in the thoughts behind how the justice system works, and the methods used to one-up the opponent.

“Gifted” may be a drama, but it also has intense moments that’ll leave the audience on the edge of their seat. It’s got a slice of everything for everyone.

Rated: PG-13 By: Jack Kehoe jkehoe.gazette@gmail.com

gifted: A

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20TH CENTURY FOX

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Rated: R By: Connor Hinson chinson.gazette@gmail.com

alien covenant: B-

n space no one can hear your scream.”

While this tagline from the original 1979 film “Alien” still rings true in the sequel, the screaming this time around stems not from terror, but from pure, unadulterated frustration.

“Alien Covenant” is not a bad movie; in the same way the Marvel films are not bad movies; in the same way this new wave of monster movie remakes are not bad movies.

My point is that this endless stream of sequels and remakes has pushed past the point of exhausting, leaving me feeling almost cheated out of a decade of new properties, new films and new ideas.

Let’s face it: a remake or sequel is going to be more lucrative than a brand new intellectual property. And, as a money making entity, it makes sense for production companies to want to push for already established IP to get made and remade.

Unfortunately, this has quite literally sucked the soul out of nearly every single one of these franchises, dumping the defiled carcass in some Hollywood back alley for another producer to forcefully resurrect 20 years down the road.

Maybe I’m too attached to these stupid twohour pieces of entertainment, but I can’t stand to watch the legacy of some of my favorite films get trampled.

“Alien Covenant” is not a bad movie, but I walked out of the theater feeling an overwhelming sense of nothing, like the experience I just had was like one I have already had, many times before. Sadly, franchises are becoming increasingly more formulaic.

The basic formula Hollywood uses for sequels and remakes is this: first, take an existing property that is loved by many. Then, after replacing all the beloved characters with second-rate doppelgangers, retell the same story as the original, only this time add a few more action set-pieces, a little more unnecessary backstory and a cliche twist at the end that’s only there to set up for yet another sequel.

Maybe Hollywood can prove me wrong. Who knows, “Blade Runner 2049” could be incredible.

“The Mummy” might be a banger. The new “It” remake doesn’t look that bad, right? My point is that without new ideas being pushed into production, the industry stagnates.

“Alien Covenant” is not a bad movie. In fact, the first half of it is quite enjoyable. The horror elements are expertly directed, and the gore is shocking without excess. I just wish it wasn’t an “Alien” movie.

EUROPACORP

I

was hesitant to watch “The Circle,” considering its 16 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but I actually somewhat liked it.

“The Circle,” starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks, depicts a world in which electronics have gone wrong.

Mae Holland, a young adult who lands a job at “The Circle,” leads the audience through her uncensored life, as privacy becomes diminished in modern society.

The main tagline of this movie says it all: “Secrets are lies. Sharing is caring. Privacy is theft.”

The screenwriting wasn’t close to Oscar worthy, but I feel like the genuine awkwardness from it created a realistic atmosphere.

As for the casting done for the movie, I was both disappointed and impressed.

I am a huge fan of Emma Watson’s work, but her portrayal of Mae didn’t seem like a role she was proud of.

Maybe it was because of Watson’s outstanding role in “Beauty and the Beast,” but playing a misguided American seemed out of place for her.

Tom Hanks’ acting job was okay for the amount of screentime he had, but when I saw him plastered all over the movie posters, I expected him to have a bigger role in the film.

The two actresses who impressed me, however, helped compensate for the other casting mishaps.

Karen Gillan, playing the role of Annie, sold her character to the audience with comedic moments, while also engaging the viewers in her emotional downfall.

Glenne Headly, who is known for playing zany characters, brought the perfect energy while portraying Mae’s mother.

Another element of the film I would like to note is the obvious contrast between Mae’s home life and work life.

She comes from a small farm town, and the cinematography gives off warm tones, with nature involved.

At her work, however, the cinematography has cool tones, with technology encompassing most of the frames.

“The Circle” opened my eyes to the possible outcomes of the society we live in today, and it could enlighten you as well.

Rated: PG-13 By: Samreen Siddiqui ssiddiquigazette@gmail.com

the circle: A-

UNIVERSAL PICTURES

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fter seven fast paced movies full of vehicular warfare that take place on never ending roads and include extravagant stunts, the eighth installment of the “Fast and Furious” series was anticipated to contain it all.

While many were skeptical that director Felix Gary Gray was going to be able to create a movie that was capable of topping all previous movies, he may have done just that.

“Worldwide Fate of the Furious” has earned a jaw-dropping $700 million dollars worldwide and is still continuing to generate profit.

It is estimated that by the time it leaves the theaters, the movie will be at the top of the box office with $800 million with other major hits including the popular James Bond movie “Spectre.”

After seven movies of slightly similar plots, fans of the “Fast and Furious” series were hoping for something new to come along, switching up the common themes, and their wishes were answered.

The “Fast and Furious” crew’s success is mostly attributed to the family-like relationship of the crew.

The leader of the gang, Dominic Toretto, holds the group together throughout the first seven movies and although only one member of the crew, his sister, Mia, is related through blood, he treats them all as real family.

While on his honeymoon in Cuba with crew member and new bride Letty Ortiz, Toretto was confronted by cyberterrorist Cipher and was coerced into working with her for a reason that is not to be revealed to the audience until later in the film.

Deckard Shaw, the villain from the previous movie who appeared in this movie, boards the plane in which Cipher is running her operations during the battle and he manages to obtain Dominic’s baby.

This unforeseeable, yet wildly captivating turn of events is a common theme throughout the movie.

While still focusing on the theme of family, the producers were able to create yet another thrilling film that challenges the boundaries of the audience’s imagination while staying true to the “Fast and Furious” theme of nothing is impossible in a charger.

Rated: PG-13 By: Logan Embree lembree.gazette@gmail.com

the fate of the furious: B+

May 2017

May 2017

pack yourself a bowl.

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ACAI of satisfaction

BY EMILY TALMI etalmi.gazette@gmail.com

W

ith summer just around the corner, individuals are faced with the dire reality that scorching heat is imminent.

Many find themselves searching for different food options as a means of cooling off or satisfying their hunger.

Amidst the popular food and drink items, there is one that stands out from the rest – the acai bowl.

The infamous acai bowl has gained much notoriety through social media and businesses like Vitality Bowls and Nekter, who sell the desirable delicacy.

However, is social media and the rise of companies such as these, truly playing a part in the growth of the acai bowl empire?

“I don’t think more people are becoming aware of the acai bowl”, David Tastor, Granite Bay High School IB World Religion teacher said. “The market will be flooded soon enough, and the corporate monster Jamba Juice will smother them all, and then we’ll go back to drinking good ol’ yogurt based

smoothies…at least with those, there was no façade of healthy.”

Tastor feels very strongly on the Acai bowl matter, and believes bigger corporations, like Jamba Juice, will eventually demolish the growing Acai bowl empire.

“I think because more places are coming about, it makes it easier for people to know about it, and therefore more people have the chance to try and like it”, said junior Reese Richmond.

Richmond on the other hand, believes that the addition of acai bowl food outlets in the Granite Bay area are beneficial for those wanting to try them.

“I think acai bowls are such a big thing right now because they become popular during summer, so now when the weather gets hot people want to get an acai bowl”, said junior Makena Blackburn.

Supporting Blackburn’s claim, a Vitality employee stated that there is an increase in acai bowl sales during the summertime.

Social media also plays an important role in the advertisement of acai bowls.

“I like them because they taste good”, said junior

Nicolette Lewis. “ But the first time I tried one was because it looked good on Instagram.”

Instagram, one of the most used social media sources at the moment, is used to display the array of different flavors and combinations an acai bowl can contain.

“I personally enjoy acai bowls because I think they taste good, but I can’t lie. They do look really good on Instagram”, said Blackburn.

With countless Instagrammers using the platform to show off their tasty creations, many find themselves wanting to recreate the same treat.

While Lewis and Blackburn have already touched on their love for the taste for acai bowls, others enjoy the bowl for other reasons.

“I eat them because I think you can get a lot of different foods in one” said Richmond. “ Also it’s portable and something you can put a lid on and finish later.”

Richmond appreciates the convenience and how wholesome one bowl can be.

However, some feel indifferent towards the meal. “ I believe they have the façade of being healthy.

They are sugar bombs,” said Tastor.

Gazette photo /NATASHA CHANDA

CLASS OF

2017

The Granite Bay Gazette • May 2017

Gazette photo /NATASHA CHANDA

2 / SENIOR EDITION

Dear Class of 2017, This is the third time I’ve written a Senior Good-Bye letter for the Gazette, but definitely the first time I’ve felt like I’ve known a class well enough to comment on their overall character and personality. As a matter of fact, the Class of 2017 has been...well…classy!

I knew on the first day, during the school assembly where you cheered for everyone and exuberantly celebrated the start of your last 10 months together, that we were going to have a good year! Guided by your leaders, you have demonstrated integrity, kindness and competence, and it has permeated everything all year long. In fact, I watched with great pride as you sang with commitment, performed with passion, painted with mastery, scored against relentless opponents, mastered formidable concepts in the classroom and showed the rest of the student body what dignity and engagement look like.

And, it has truly been a joy to watch how you are ending this year with the same grace with which you started.

Graduation is much more than the end of your mandatory school years. You are closing one chapter, but you’ll be opening another! Therefore, when you cross the stage in a week, slow down and take a look around—it’s the last time you’ll see your classmates gathered as a group. And, as exciting as that is, you’ll be leaving the shade of an umbrella that’s been in place for 18 years, and you will have to make your own choices. You will also say good-bye to Friday nights in the Tribe, spirit days, rallies, dances, lunchtime with friends, teachers who know your names and who will meet you at 7 a.m. to make up tests, and counselors who make sure you are taking the right classes and writing endless letters of recommendation so you can apply to the schools of your dreams.

My hope is that as you reach the end of your career at Granite Bay High School, you gain an appreciation for those who have helped you get to where you are today. I had the privilege of spending quite a bit of time in English 12 this year watching you present your passion projects and wrestle with the themes in Ernest J. Gaines’ “A Lesson Before Dying.” I think Grant got it exactly right when he said, “… That’s why I try to live as well as I can every day and not hurt people.

Especially people who love me, people who have done so much for me, people who have sacrificed for me. I don’t want to hurt those people. I want to help those people as much as I can.”

The next steps are up to you, and your choices are many. Live with purpose, make this world a better place and never lose sight of what you were created to do. I can’t wait to hear about your adventures as you scatter and find your places in this world.

After next Saturday morning, you are officially Granite Bay High School alumni!

Congratulations!

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Cole Kahmann As my seemingly endless high school career finally comes to an end, one of the things I will certainly remember most fondly is The Granite Bay Gazette.

To start, my favorite part of this class is that students come together from all different friend groups, interests and backgrounds to all support each other in our own unique endeavors.

From someone not getting into their dream college to someone being totally excited to tell their peers about their newest achievements, the students in this class have learned to have each others backs and support each other.

In many ways, it has taught us that we have goals to meet, but more importantly we have relationships to maintain.

Being a strict perfectionist, the hectic, trial and error journalism world seemed like a stretch for me at times.

Honestly, I have had editor deadline nights where I question if the paper will even make it by our printing deadline.

However, the only thing that makes this crazy world come into complete harmony (and a righteous paper) is our ability to share our advice and talents with others.

For those still in this class, remember there is no such thing as a perfect paper or even a perfect deadline (as we have all learned).

But there is such thing as a perfect learning environment and way to approach doing your daily tasks.

This job is not always easy or comfortable, but we always seem to find a way to get it done.

The only reason we have had the opportunity to do so is because we all adapt and do whatever it takes to make the person next to us succeed.

From my sophomore year as a rookie to now,

I have had the utmost support from both Mr. Grubaugh and my fellow classmates.

Most importantly, Mr. Grubaugh and students in this class are occupied more with maturing and preparing for real life situations than they are with achieving short term goals.

Some of us are pursuing future journalistic endeavors and some are not, but I believe we all have the tools to succeed in whatever we do because of the skills we learned in this class.

To say everyone in this class is important to The Gazette and Granite Bay campus would be an understatement; students in this class will be the next generation of adults that go out and seek truth and virtue in all they do.

To those carrying on the legacy: allow your never failing help towards others fuel all the personal success you achieve.

Surina Khurana n the first day of freshman year, I walked into room 514, the journalism room, like most freshmen on the first day of school – apprehensive, small, unsure if I was in the right room and trying to stay out of the seniors’ ways.

I never would have predicted that day how I would grow to love the room, what I would do in it and the people who would fill the room’s seats.

Room 514 is my second home. The Gazette kids of room 514 are my second family. So yes, that makes adviser Karl Grubaugh our second dad.

Applying to The Granite Bay Gazette was arguably the best decision I made at Granite Bay High School.

Much of how I have grown and developed as a thinker, a writer, a leader and a person is attributable to my involvement with the Gazette.

I cannot stress how much Karl Grubaugh, the Gazette adviser and journalism teacher, shaped my experience.

He created and maintained an environment – year after year – where students learned by doing, where every idea was welcomed and where all voices could be expressed.

He granted us freedom and flexibility, allowing us to organize and orchestrate our own plans at our own pace.

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the staff when I say that going to our fourth period class was often the best part of every day.

To my fellow co-editors-in-chief, section editors and staffers, working alongside all of you to produce an issue of the Gazette each month for the past several years has been beyond enjoyable.

I will forever cherish the brainstorming sessions, the potlucks, the claps, the naps under desks, the walks to deliver call slips, the anecdotes and the venting sessions.

It says a lot about a group of people when everyone can spend an uncountable number of hours with each other and not go crazy.

In room 514, you can always find

someone who can give you advice whether it’s on how to illustrate, design, interview or pick your classes for next year. The people who work in that room make up a community.

People are always willing to help each other, even if that means starting an illustration an hour before deadline on a Friday night. We have each other’s backs and share the goal of producing a high-quality newspaper.

To the graduating seniors, I think we ought to remember to keep this mindset as we move forward and look to form communities like we did through doing good journalism.

In room 514, you can always find someone who can give you advice.

To the rising co-editors-in-chief, section editors and returning staffers, keep doing what you’re doing and try new things.

Experiment with illustrator. Take photos.

Write a review. Write for a section you don’t typically write in.

To prospective journalism students, take the class. You’ll develop some of the most meaningful relationships and learn so much about our community.

To Grubaugh, thank you for guiding us, for believing in us and for teaching us how to do good journalism.

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here are so many things I want to say in this letter. So many that I don’t really know where to begin.

There is a feeling of peace that everyone understands when you find a place where you belong. That place for me for the past three years has been in Room 514, also known as the journalism room (or the journo room).

I have learned so many things from working on The Gazette that I couldn’t have learned from any other class. I’ve learned how to put others’ needs before mine, how to take on responsibilities beyond me.

I have learned the best lessons from Grubaugh. Before joining The Gazette staff, my sister – also once a member of The Gazette – told me that the lesson she learned from Grubaugh that has stuck with her most is that you have to do what you love in order to be happy.

After being in Grubaugh’s class for three years, I can definitely affirm that Grubaugh is truly the embodiment of this sentiment.

He loves journalism, and that shows. Such love serves to motivate us every single day to “go out and do good journalism.”

It’s also been an incredible experience to work alongside my fellow co-editor-inchiefs.

I’ve known Anjali since second grade.

To be a co-editor-in-chief with her is the perfect way to end these four years of high school. I’ll never forget how we met – through Babybel cheese. The memories we made sitting next to each other in the journo room will always be with me for years to come.

I met Surina in fifth grade and will never forget how in awe I was of her genuine kindness and generosity. As a co-editor-inchief, I’ve seen her blossom into a natural leader, willing to be assertive when she

needs to be, but never forfeiting that kindness and generosity.

I met Carissa in middle school. When I first met Carissa, I was unaware of just how close we’d be a few years later. Her perceptiveness and curiosity makes her one of the most interesting people to talk to.

I’ll always remember our hour-long talks.

Last, but certainly not least, Cole Kahmann (or as the California Press Women’s Association calls him: “Cold Kahnmann”). Cole is quite easily one of the funniest people I’ve met. His tenacity and willingness to be straight-forward and honest with others, even if it may be hard, is admirable. It’s been amazing to work with Cole, who deems himself “chief-editor.”

Before ending this letter, I’d like to leave a note for all future staffers: You learn a new lesson everyday while being on The Gazette staff. You learn how to empathize with others, how to collaborate and look to others on the staff for help and how to take criticism.

Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zones, whether it be for getting an interview with a “scary” administrator or choosing an angle for a story.

I hope you all

find the same love that I found while working on The Gazette.

Anjali Shrivastava learn by doing, and inspired confidence in my own abilipon reflection of my time at Granite Bay High School, I fully believe that the class I learned most ties. Your unwavering kindness helped all of us survive in is Advanced Journalism: not any Advanced the most stressful of deadlines, and was a much-needed Placement class where I spent hours poring over flashsource of hope this year. cards, or a certain class at Sierra, which I, admittedly, To my fellow co-editors-in-chief – Cole, Surina, Carissa regret taking. and Hannah: thank you for making this year the best yet.

Instead, the elective that I decided to take on a whim had I’m going to miss looking behind my computer screen to the most profound impact on my high school career, and see your smiling faces. my future career.

To next year’s co-editors-in-chief – Sabina, McKenna, I was – and still am – truly motivated Brayden, Katie and Steph: it has been to “do good journalism,” as Grubaugh such a pleasure watching you all grow instructs us daily. and develop your voices this year, and I I was – and still I have devoted more time to this class can’t wait to see what you guys produce than was perhaps healthy: countless in the next. am – truly hours staring at the grids of InDesign, And to those who will join the newsmotivated to ‘do cursing about oxford commas, awkward paper staff after I am gone, there’s little transitions and widows and orphans. good journalism,’ advice that I can give, as journalism is (Widows and orphans are typographione of the few talents that is entirely as Grubaugh cal terms. I promise I do not hate widlearned by exploration. ows, nor do I hate orphans). that in mind, I encourage all of instructs us daily. theWith I’ve also spent hours laughing, and newbies to explore. Many of you sometimes crying, about the stories I’ve only feel comfortable writing features had the pleasure to write and read. And or entertainment stories (that was me), I mean genuinely crying – the resilience but you may discover a new joy in writof some students at GBHS is truly moving, and it was an ing investigative stories, or covering a sports game, even honor to write their stories. if you have no knowledge of sports terminology. I didn’t Writing for The Gazette has taught me many things. It’s write my first opinion piece until the 3rd issue of my first taught me how to properly interview, and how to avoid year, but it quickly became my favorite type to write. the dreaded ‘bow wrap.’ It’s taught me the importance of Know that I was in your shoes once, as was Grubaugh. deadlines, and what it feels like to be part of a community. But the people on the staff are so loving and so talented, But most importantly, it taught me how to empathize. and Grubaugh is the best adviser in business. If you don’t The underlying principles behind journalism – that is, come out of this semester with a love for journalism, you respect for the truth while understanding multiple perwill definitely come out with an understanding of the spectives and serving as a voice for the people who have work that goes into each issue, a diverse skillset and new none – will forever motivate me, regardless of the career I experiences and friendships you wouldn’t have made choose. otherwise.

To Grubaugh: I can’t even begin to describe all that you My parting words are not original, but they sure are have done for me. Your hands-off approach allowed me to genuine: Go out, and do good journalism *clap*.

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To Grubaugh, It is you who have shaped The Gazette and made the experience so worthwhile. The level of respect you give to students motivates us to work with diligence and passion.

We dedicate ourselves to The Gazette because you dedicate yourself to your students. You are always dependable and you never fail to deliver a good story.

You have made a difference in the lives of generations of students, including me, and that is a favor I will always be grateful for.

To my fellow co-editors-inchief, Honestly, at the end of last year, when we all found out we were going to be co-editors-in-chief, I wasn’t sure what to make of it.

I was excited each one of us had the opportunity to advance our passion and participation in journalism, but having five people in the co-ed position seemed excessive.

Looking back, I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. I loved having our little island of desks, where we could communicate with the rest of The Gazette staff but also lean to the side and talk over our computers to each other. I loved planning to interview Gina Bateson with you guys, and replanning and replanning again.

I loved getting called into the office with you guys and being the only department to receive five senior awards.

Thank you for letting us write your stories.

Anjali, I love that you were there with me throughout all of journalism, from intro to the present, and that we may have the opportunity to continue our journalism pursuits together. In my mind, even though the mini whiteboards were taken away, AS and CL will always be a permanent part of room 514.

Hannah, we may not have attended very many high school events the traditional way, but few students get the chance to have the perspective we had. I would much rather make mock molly, chase after parades and sing high school musical in a basketball court with you than do anything an ordinary student would do.

Surina, you are the embodiment of joy and kindheartedness. You never fall short of compliments or encouragement, and you are as talented and humble as you are kind.

Cole, I still cringe every time I hear “chief editor,” but your humor has taken traditional Gazette jokes (aka puns) to the next level. As hilarious as you are, you are also incredibly respectful, and I always enjoy listening to your opinions.

To the future co-editors-in-chief, I am so excited to see how the five of you shape The Gazette! You are all incredibly talented, and I have no doubt that you will contribute innovative ideas to the paper.

Brayden, your love of nature is admirable, and I am so glad you have brought outside passions into The Gazette (pun unintended). You are a strong writer are very dependable, which I know will take you far in life.

Sabina, although I will get to see your outstanding contributions to next year’s issues of The Gazette, there is one amazing behind-the-scenes Gazette tradition that I will not get to witness: your playlist! Your music has become an essential aspect of deadlines, and I will surely miss it when I’m gone (although not nearly as much as I’ll miss you).

Mckenna, your knack for organization will help keep The Gazette on track. You’ll guide both the paper and the new staff members to reaching new goals, which is key to helping The Gazette reach its full potential.

Katie, your natural leadership abilities are remarkable. I know you are going to keep the heart of The Gazette – the community spirit we all fall in love with – alive and thriving.

Steph, I am constantly in awe of your amazing talent online and your beautiful aesthetic. I am excited to watch you modernize granitebaytoday.org and see your creativity reflected in The Gazette.

The first and hardest step to improvement is recognizing the mistakes or traditions that have made you stagnant, so I encourage you: be bold and aim to astonish. Try out new designs, even if you don’t know whether or not they’ll work. Pick up extra articles, and choose the ones that will force you to do extensive research. Experiment with programs you aren’t familiar with. Don’t be afraid to revolutionize The Gazette.

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Wardrobe and appearance for most high school students is fairly calculated. Generally, one would wake up early enough to allow plenty of time to get ready, and look their best for the day.

However after four years of decent effort, once the cap and gown have been stored away, new graduates become college freshmen, and things change.

The transition from high school to college is one of many difficult changes, but luckily, clothing change is one that presents few challenges.

“No one cares what they look like going to class,” University of Alabama freshman Brooke Gonzalez said. “In high school my friends and I always wore makeup and dressed cute. In college it happens to be the opposite, everyone wearing t-shirts, running shorts and no makeup.”

As a result of being sleep deprived and always on the go, being comfortable is not only a strategy, but a lifestyle.

“I’m comfortable – always,” said Noel Larson, a Baylor freshman. “Trying to dress up for a class I can barely wake up for is just way too much work.”

Though many high school seniors reduce the effort they put into getting ready throughout the year, college students take minimal effort to new heights.

“If you thought people didn’t care in high school, college will be a real wake up call,” Larson said. “Pretty much the only time I saw people wearing anything but

t-shirts and Nike shorts was if they had some sort of presentation.”

The idea of not getting ready every day may seem foreign or even bizarre to some high school students, especially in the Granite Bay community. But in college, it’s really a culture.

“My favorite thing is that I am not judged for wearing a t-shirt and tennis shoes everyday,” Gonzalez said. “I only have to try and actually get ready like two days out of the week. I love college.”

On those few days when class isn’t in session, students’ true style comes out and attitudes change.

“Girls in the south tend to get very dressed up to go out.” Gonzalez said. “A Friday night a typical outfit is wedges, an envelope skirt, a nice shirt and lots of makeup and jewelry.”

And then, at schools like the University of Alabama, there’s gameday.

“For gamedays girls go ALL out! Girls buy outfits just for gamedays,” she said.

When it comes to everyday and especially weekend style, it’s all about location, location, location. Just as the south has its signature looks, so do other popular college destinations, like southern California.

“It’s a more casual beach wear sorta deal – flip flops, board shorts, birkenstocks, tanks, crop tops.” said UC Santa Barbara sophomore Robert Cartwright. “(There’s) a good amount of skin showing during summer for both guys and girls.”

A large factor for many college students when it comes to wardrobe is Greek life. Fraternities and sororities are infamous for their letters, coordination, and representation by members on campus.

“I wear my letters like every single day!” said Gonzalez, who is a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

“Greek women are proud to wear their letters around campus. You also see the older girls in the house and how cute they dress and are easily influenced by their style.”

In addition to influencing everyday dress, Greek social events are also well known for being a reason dress up.

“I for sure have a more expanded wardrobe to have stuff to wear to socials, like togas, neon clothes, tights etc.,” Cartwright said.

Despite the various outfits and styles that college may call for, there is such thing as taking too much with you to school and over-packing, a danger heavily warned against.

Gonzalez recommends Pinterest packing lists and vacuum bags to stay organized.

“Be realistic – if you aren’t wearing it much now you probably won’t wear it much during college,” Cartwright said.

And as far as what to pack a lot of: “Just remember what you’d rather be wearing when you’re up at 3 am studying,” Larson said.

At the end of the day, college is a new experience, likely in a new place, that will call for new norms. Though some changes may be uncomfortable, the good news is that college style is all about being comfortable.

“My favorite thing about how I dress in college is just that I don’t care,” Cartwright said. “People in high school seemed too focused on whether or not you’re looking good or dressing well, whereas in college I don’t care what people think of what I wear and I dress how I like.”

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Granite Bay High School 2.0?

GB seniors flock to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo for the Fall of 2017

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BY AMANDA PRATHER aprather.gazette@gmail.com

ell seniors, it’s finally the time… COLLEGE! Hungry for the perfect college experience for each and every person, current Granite Bay High School seniors search for the right fit.

This year, Spring of 2017, many may have noticed their Instagram feeds filling with college decision posts reading: “Cal Poly bound!”

This phenomenon is the 32 GBHS seniors choosing California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo as their home for the next four years.

Some like to refer to Cal Poly SLO as “Granite Bay 2.0” because of this.

GBHS senior Gemma Rizutto will be attending Cal Poly in the Fall of 2017 and said that she chose Cal Poly because her major is very focused and is offered their.

“It’s frustrating how many kids are going (to Cal Poly) because it gives the school a bad reputation,” Rizutto said, “but it makes sense because it’s the perfect location and is super hands on.”

Drew Robles, senior, will also be attending Cal Poly in the fall and said that he doesn’t think it will affect his college experience because of how many kids from high school will be there.

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Some find it comforting to see familiar faces in college, however some might be frustrated that high school is almost following them to college.

“If you want to make new friends it’s totally possible, and if you want to hang out with the same kids that fine too,” Rizutto said Sabrina Keester, a GBHS 2015 graduate and current student at Cal Poly said that she chose the school because of the overall campus feel and friendly environment.

“The classes are small and your professors get the chance to know you and help you,” Keester said.

She added that the beach being 15 minutes away as well as the overall appeal of San Luis Obispo draws many people to the school.

“I don’t really notice how many Granite Bay people go here,” Keester said, “you see them every once in awhile on campus and wave to the ones you were close to but it’s never been something you can’t get away from.”

Keester added that other Granite Bay students being present has never affected her college experience or changed it in any way.

“I’ve met so many people and had the best time,” Keester said, “Everyone is so welcoming and friendly, it’s the perfect place.”

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BY NATASHA CHANDA nchanda.gazette@gmail.com

Getting accepted into college and submitting that first deposit are only two of the many things that come along with the journey of college admissions.

The next step, for most, is the ever-so-daunting roommate search process.

It all usually starts with joining the school’s Facebook page, posting a little bit about oneself and hoping to connect with other future college freshmen.

But what if a close friend is also attending the same university? Is it wise to room with them for the sake of comfort, or is it a better decision to branch out and meet new people?

Epsa Sharma, a freshman at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and class of 2016 Granite Bay High School alum, highlights the pros and cons of living with someone she already knows.

Sharma chose to room with Robyn Pan, who also graduated with the class of 2016 from GBHS. Sharma and Pan became good friends their senior year in high school and decided to continue their friendship as roommates at Cal Poly.

“Originally I was planning on rooming with people I met through the (facebook) page,” Sharma said, “but I decided to room with Robyn, because I figured rooming with someone I know would make the transition into college a bit smoother.”

Sharma believes that rooming with Pan greatly helped reduce her homesickness

after moving to college.

“You’ll never get homesick because you’ll always have a piece of home living with you,” Sharma said. “You can talk about high school, old favorite restaurants, laugh at old inside jokes …”

Rooming with someone she knew gave her the chance to improve her friendship with Pan as well.

“We are very different people but we have the same intentions, mindset and mannerisms about life and that’s what allowed our friendship to grow,” Sharma said. “I think living with her has allowed each of us to grow as people.”

On the other hand, Genna Kozlowski, a senior at GBHS headed to Boise State University in the fall, decided to room with someone she hadn’t met before.

“I thought it would be nice to find a roommate with similar interests and possibly the same major as myself so I could have someone to study with,” Kozlowski said.

According to Kozlowski, respect is the most important when rooming with another person.

“I definitely don’t think you have to be friends with your roommate as long as you respect one another, Kozlowski said. “I’m hopeful though that my roommate and I will become close friends.”

Some decide to skip this process altogether and take their chances with a random roommate and allow the university to match them with someone.

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“I wanted to room with someone random because I felt as though in order to truly experience college, my life should be comprised of as many new experiences as possible,” Kini said.

Though Kini went in with a strong mindset about rooming with someone she didn’t know, she did face some conflicts of interest along the way with her roommates.

“Some of the cons are just clashing of values, schedules, and personalities,’ Kini said. “Communication is very important when living together and if this is inhibited then it’s not going to be a steady process.”

She also recommends, to those who are planning on rooming with someone they have not met to be very specific on the roommate personality profile the school asks for in order to match roommates.

“I would probably define criteria in the selection more specifically and involve more than just the individual’s personality in my choice of decision,” Kini said. “Living with someone, especially in a small space like a dorm room, is a larger commitment than it seems at first; it’s important to think these things out.”

Regardless of whether the roommate process works to your favor, there are multiple other ways to make friends on a college campus.

“Don’t stress too much about finding the perfect roommate,” Sharma said. “It’s okay if you’re not super close – there are lots of other opportunities to meet friends and form bonds like Greek life, living communities, clubs, and sports.”

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Granite Bay High School graduates share their experience with fraternities and sororities in college

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mmense planning goes into a high school senior’s transition to college, but one thing not everyone can plan on is what their Greek life experience will be like – if they even make the decision to rush a fraternity or sorority.

For each person there is a different experience in rushing based off of the school you go to and what you’re looking to get out of Greek life.

Kayley Dannelly is a Granite Bay High School graduate in her third year at Sonoma State University where she is a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She said that she rushed six hours per day Monday through Friday of Labor Day weekend.

“It was really crazy because over 600 girls go through recruitment, so the energy is insane and you have to talk to so many girls,” Dannelly said. “It’s exhausting, but by the end of the week it is so worth it.”

Dannelly said that the best part of sorority life is the home away from home you receive, but the worst part is the reputation Greek life gets.

“The stereotypes I’ve found to be true are the cheesy singing and photo shoots, but what’s so untrue is that we are crazy partiers and drinkers who pay for friends,” Dannelly said. “Most of what I get out of sorority is job opportunities, philanthropic opportunities and academic help, as well as scholarships for good grades.”

Calvin Peter is another GBHS graduate in his second year at Purdue University where he is apart of the Theta Chi fraternity. He agreed that Greek life serves its main purpose by providing a massive support system and keeping you busy and on track academically and socially, but he said it is associated with untrue stereotypes regarding partying.

Peter had a three to four week-long rush process

that he said was much more laid back than a formal sorority recruitment.

“The rushing process was nerve-wracking yet exciting at the same time since you are meeting so many

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Members of Alpha Gamma Delta at Sonoma State University rep their sorority’s letters at their 2016 recruitment event.

people and trying to figure out what house best fits you and your personality,” Peter said. “After rushing around, you then decide what houses you like

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and continue rushing those particular fraternities – if brothers of those houses feel like you’d be a good fit for the house, they’ll extend a bid to you. It is an awesome feeling when you find that perfect house for you.”

Unlike Dannelly and Peter, Epsa Sharma did not decide to rush this past year in her freshman year at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo after graduating from GBHS. Sharma said she was completely set on rushing until she got to college and began meeting so many people and getting so involved that she felt she no longer needed Greek life – especially with the added expenses that came with it.

“Rushing itself costs $80, plus the price of rush dresses and the total price of being in a sorority your first year ranges from $1600-$2000,” Sharma said.

“The price itself was intimidating, and I was really trying to see if the money was worth it, I was truly thinking about the opportunity cost.”

However, despite being very involved on campus through various student government and leadership clubs and attending many Greek life events, Sharma had a change of heart and will be rushing in her sophomore year.

“There were many philanthropy events, sisterhood events and volunteer events that sororities held that I wished I could have been a part of,” Sharma said. “So all in all, my social life was pretty active, but I longed for that sisterhood bondage that sororities showcase.”

For future college students looking to get involved in Greek life, Dannelly and Peter agree that it is best to relax and just trust the process.

“I would say just be yourself, rush as many houses as you possibly can and remember that even though it may seem like you are trying to impress the members of the house, they are the ones who should be impressing you,” Peter said.

Special to the Gazette /THETA CHI - ALPHA DELTA, PURDUE CHAPTER

A group of girls in the Cal Poly Sigma Kappa sorority poses with a sorority sign while wearing matching red dresses at their Sisterhood Day of recruitment.

The Theta Chi- Alpha Delta, Purdue Chapter pledge class of 2015 gathers for a photo in front of their fraternity symbol.

Special to the Gazette /TROY DAVID

Madeline Williams, left, celebrates choosing Delta Gamma at University of California Santa Barbara on bid day.

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enior

uperlatives

Most spirited: Jack Lugo & Katie Carson

Best Eyes: Keegan Hoslett & Kyle Sundquist

Best Hair: Selena De La Torre & Camden Castillo

Best Smile: Flannery Trexler & Alex Dillabaugh

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Most likely to nap through graduation: Whitney Knorp & Dylan Feinberg

Most likely to be late to their own wedding: Ben Rodriguez & Ali Lemos

Most likely to become a crazy cat person: Bryce Cassidy & Amanda Prather

Most likely to adopt 1,000 dogs: Nate Moudakis & Sahnnon Litchfield

Most likely to be ID’ed when they’re 30: James Perry and Marisa Wong

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Most likely to show in the MOMA: Hannah Stubee & Ryan Fang

Most likely to be president: Ben Gould & Danielle Griggs

Most likely to win a Pulitzer: Cole Kahmann & Anjali Shrivastava

Most likely to win an Academy Award: Sophie Brubaker & Evan McGuire

Most likely to win a Nobel Peace Prize: Tobi Ayo-Ajibola & Surina Khurana

Most likely to be the first person on Mars: Carissa Lewis & Mujahid Ahmed

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Most likely to stand up for their peers: Cierra Brown & Brandon Hill

Most likely to lead a cult: Julia Huss & Parker Wilkin

Most likely to help build the wall: Satgur Maan & Madeline Pautsch

Most likely to help tear down the wall: Keaton Dougherty & Julia Zasso

Most likely to drop off the face of the earth after graduation: Cameron Harmen & Reagan Tran

Most likely to save the bees: Connor Hinson & Emma Hansen

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Most likely to get into Twitter fights: Jordyn Sloan & Chase Lederer

Most likely to be a comedian: Ethan McNiff & Rhanda Abasi

Biggest #STUDENTATHLETE #D1BOUND: Faith James and Isaiah Lewis

Cutest couple: Alison Bishop & Darren Nelson

Most likely to wear their Sigma Chi/Alpha Phi shirt to the gym when they’re 30: Anders Bergfalk & Bailey Mammone

Most likely to be on a reality TV show: Marlee Absalon & Dillon Ruddell

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eacher

Superlatives

Most likely to inspire: Brandon Dell’Orto

Most likely to be on Jeopardy!: Scott Braly

Most likely to counsel students about their life: Natalie Elkin

Most likely to call someone out for cheating: Jarrod Westberg

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Most likely to take care of his people: Karl Grubaugh

Most likely to never enter grades: Anthony Davis

Most outgoing teacher: Mike Valentine

Most likely to become a rapper: Andrew Phillips

Most likely to be late to their own class: Steve Miller

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P.E. in college?

Some universities have added a physical education requirement for students to complete

BY JAKE CRISCIONE jcriscione.gazette@gmail.com

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hysical education is an essential aspect of our educational system throughout elementary, middle and high school.

However, the line seems to stop there as many universities lack a requirement for physical education.

According to an Oregon State University study, in 1920, 97% of college students had to take some form of physical education. That number has dropped to 39% in the past century.

It has gotten to the point where colleges that continue the traditional requirement are viewed negatively by onlooking high school students.

Some notable colleges that require physical education are Cornell University, Columbia University, Claremont McKenna University, Oregon State University and Pomona Col-

lege though there are many more. Nearly all universities, however, offer physical education courses for elective credits.

In contrast to traditional physical education, some college P.E. ranges from a variety of activities that students can choose from. In some ways, college students find these as a relaxing and fun break from the classroom environment.

There are many differing opinions toward the requirement of P.E. in college including those of Granite Bay High School junior Sydney Esposito, sophomore Jackson Greenwald and physical education teacher Steve Smith.

“I don’t consider P.E. a responsible mandatory class in college. The whole idea of P.E. is very juvenile,” Esposito said. “While exercise should be encouraged it shouldn’t be required as a class when there are far more important curriculums to focus on at the college level.”

Similar to Esposito, Greenwald believes that

“universities requiring P.E. is unreasonable.”

“The less-athletic students will struggle, and aren’t paying their college tuition to get in shape,” Greenwald said. “They are paying to get an education.”

Greenwald sees the requirement of physical education as a potential game-changer for high school students deciding on where to attend college.

“For me personally, I wouldn’t mind having P.E. required,” Greenwald said, “but others could definitely see it as a legitimate factor in their decision.”

Not unlike Greenwald, Esposito believed the requirement is minor and personally irrelevant yet is also very capable of scaring away high school students.

“A college requiring me to take P.E. wouldn’t necessarily be a big deal as long as it doesn’t interfere with more important classes,” Esposito said. “I would just be annoyed at the waste of time.”

Gazette photo /NATASHA CHANDA

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GBHS students take a new path

Gazette photo /AMANDA PRATHER

 A GBHS alum travelling in Toledo, Spain.

Gazette photo /SABINA MAHAVNI

Michaela Warady and Emma Petersen volunteering at the Dancing Dog Community Garden.

Gazette photo /SABINA MAHAVNI

A temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Some of the soon-to-be Grizzly alums decide to take a gap year between high school, college

BY KALEY DOVER kdover.gazette@gmail.com

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rep-year, leap year, defer year, bridge-year, drop year, year out, year off, overseas experience, pathway year or foundation year are all terms for a gap year– a year between high school and college where students choose to volunteer, work or travel.

Choosing to take a gap year has become an increasing trend in the U.S. overall.

“More people are taking a year to travel, and go on adventures before getting serious in college and I think it’s great!” said senior Caroline Palmer who plans to take a gap year before continuing on to college.

Palmer will be serving as Grand Worthy Associate Advisor for her youth group, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, an international organization.

“Serving in this position is not only a lot of office work, but it is also a lot of traveling throughout the state and the country,” Palmer said. “I feel that in order have the best experience and to be the most successful, that I will postpone school for one year, do this, then be

ready for school and be able to give both 100 percent.”

Choosing to take a year off from school can allow students to develop life experience and grow as a person.

“I don’t think that it’s realistic for all people to go directly to a four year university and be successful,” Palmer said. “Plus, sometimes people need some time to mature and grow before they go off and live outside of Granite Bay for the first time and are on their own.”

The decision to take a gap year can come at any time, especially with an increasing number of colleges who offer deferred acceptances for gap year students.

“Time spent working, traveling, or studying independently, whether in the U.S. or abroad, may not only prepare you well for managing life at Yale, but may also provide you with the chance to pursue a personal interest without any concern for grades, the judgment of others, or the effect your undertaking may have on admission to college,” stated on Yale’s admissions site. “Each year, Yale grants requests from admitted students to postpone matriculation, typically for one year.”

Palmer made the decision that a gap year is right for her in late

April.

“I knew that once I got my state leadership role that in order to be successful this year, and in college that I shouldn’t split myself, and that I should focus on one major life thing at a time,” Palmer said.

Although taking a gap year isn’t for everyone, according to Cindi Underwood, head of the college and career center few students come to her asking about gap year opportunities.

“I haven’t had but maybe two or three students over the past three to four years ask about a GAP year,” Underwood said. “But that doesn’t mean they aren’t looking into GAP year opportunities on their own.”

Some students, like Ethan Gardner a senior at GBHS thought about taking a gap year but ultimately decided that it wasn’t for him around January after thinking about it.

“I wanted to take a gap year to travel the world but I decided against it, because it isn’t financially practical for me,” Gardner said.

Weather going straight to college or choosing to take a year to discover themselves first students at GBHS have many opportunities.

“I’m still unsure about my plans,” Gardner said. “There’s a chance they could change. Who knows what will happen.”

Special to the Gazette /KELSEY YOUNG

GBHS Alumni in the Swiss Alps take a gap year with the Bodenseehof Bible School.

Special to the Gazette /MATT OCAO

NHS members planting trees at a local creek in Roseville.

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GBHS students choose to study abroad Select students opt for a college experience far different from the norm, planning to go to school in Germany

BY CAROLINE PALMER cpalmer2.gazette@gmail.com

For many seniors, the spring of their final year of high school can often be a hard and confusing time.

Between tests, making college decisions and trying to figure out what they’re trying to do with the rest of our lives, some Granite Bay High School students have made a decision unlike most.

Seniors Grace Crandall and Brooke Golson have both made the decision to travel to Friedrichshafen, Germany, after graduation to take part in a Bible study school.

According to the Bodenseehof website, the program is “a 24-week intensive seminar on Christian discipleship and outreach from mid-September to mid-March.”

The school offers a diverse and enriching experience for any student who chooses to study at the school.

Many students have different reasons as to why they chose to go to an international college versus an in country school.

“I decided to attend an international college in Germany to expand my global outlook,” Crandall said. “I’ve grown up traveling with my family and I love to experience new cultures.”

Aside from the actual curriculum that the school offers, the school is in a location that allows students to easily travel to Switzerland and Austria.

Friedrichshafen is located in a spot that is makes it easy to travel to countries like France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland. “(I love) to travel and see a different parts of the world,” Golson said.

While staying in the town of Friedrichshafen, students have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities like skiing and water sports.

The school is located on Lake Bodensee. This allowed participants of the program to have an opportunity to be involved in more than one sport.

Another one of the major draws for students is the closeness to the Swiss Alps.

“I love to ski and with the Alps right there I could ski every weekend,” Crandall said.

The school is as close at 15 kilometers from ski resorts with some of the most famous slopes in the world just a short car ride away.

For others who might be interested in the program, the starting fee for the 23-week program begins at €6,400, which equates to a little more than $7,000 U.S. dollars. The course fee includes tuition, room, board, student fees, laundry, email services, books, student trips and use to the recreational facilities.

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BY ALI LEMOS alemos.gazette@gmail.com

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has come Twins must face inevitable separation for college

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rom living together to living across the country, graduating twins may soon face a new reality.

Since birth, twins have faced many of the same experiences and have always had the other there to comfort them, but that often ends once they graduate high school and choose to attend different colleges.

Granite Bay High School seniors Jordan and Alina Poczobutt are attending University of San Francisco and The University of Alabama, respectively.

The twins said that while they are very close, they are different people who wanted different experiences out of their colleges.

However this doesn’t mean that they don’t spend time with one another.

“We are very close and I don’t think college will change that,” Alina said.

According to Jordan, the two spend “basically everyday after school and most of the weekend” together, and even though they will be about 2,300 miles apart, they said they plan to remain close.

They are still, though, concerned about losing their closest confidants.

“Not being able to ask for sister advice or talk about our days every day” was a main concern for Jordan. “Also, I wear all of Alina’s clothes, so not having another closet will be rough.”

GBHS graduates in the class of 2016, Sammi and Nikki Tafoya, had similar fears as they were quite far apart from one another. Sammi attends University of the Redlands, while Nikki attends the University of Alabama.

“I was concerned about leaving Nikki because it was the first time that I’d be on my own,” Sammi said. “We would always go through things in our life together, and college was the first obstacle that I’d have to complete on my own.”

Despite these fears, both Sammi and Nikki said they had great experiences in their freshman years of college.

But that doesn’t mean they didn’t text or talk to one another every day and take every opportunity to visit one another. “(Nikki) visited me on Halloween weekend, I went to Alabama during my spring break, and she visited me on her spring break, so we got to see each other quite often,” Sammi said.

GBHS seniors Claire and Drew Briare will be attending college in similar areas. Drew will be at Sacramento State University in the fall, while Claire plans to spend her first two years at Sierra College.

Drew said he is “not concerned about leaving (his) twin” since they will still be local.

Still, these twins spend a lot of their time together and are a bit worried about college. “(Claire) is like my best friend, we do just about everything together so it will be interesting to see how college goes,” Drew said.

Since these twins will be local, they don’t have to plan to visit each other like the Poczubutts will.

“I already have visits planned for first semester,” Alina said.

These seniors will be going from knowing everything about their twin and having very similar experiences to branching out on their own, but these changes will likely be fun to reflect on once the twins return home for the summer.

“For the past 18 years we have known everything about each other,” Sammi said. “So it’s cool that now we have different experiences to share with each other.”

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GB landmarks leave a mark on students Popular places students will miss the GB community

Gazette photo /AMANDA PRATHER

Special to the Gazette /NATE MOUDAKIS

BY ISABELLA TKACHUK itkachuk.gazette@gmail.com

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s seniors prepare to graduate and as they get ready to move to different cities across the nation, they become more appreciative of the places around them in Granite Bay. Though many plan on moving closer to the beach, eastward to the snow, or even out of the country, a lot of these college towns are much different than Granite Bay, CA. GBHS senior Julia Reese will be attending Syracuse University in New York this fall.

“I’m probably going to miss the community of Granite Bay the most, and always seeing someone you know everywhere you go,” Reese said.

Besides missing her friends, Reese will also miss some fun spots that she went to during her time in Granite Bay. “I really like going to the lake,” Reese said. “Whenever my friends and I can’t think of anything, we end up going to the lake and it’s always fun.”

Though she’ll miss some of her favorite places in her hometown, Reese does think that she will find some spots in New York to compensate.

“I think that I’ll find places I love out of state, but I don’t know if they’ll compare to GB because it’s so unique compared to other places I’ve been to,” Reese said.

Along with Reese, senior Sydnee Greer will miss some aspects of Granite Bay that may not have been as appreciated until they realize they have to leave it all behind.

“I’m going to miss the town in general,” Greer said. “I’ve lived here my entire life and I just like how nice of a town it is.”

Even though she will be attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo which isn’t too far from Granite Bay, Greer still reminisces on the memories the town has allowed her to create.

“I like going to Dutch Bros a lot with friends and just sitting in the parking lot and talking,” Greer said.

GBHS alumnus and Illinois Wesleyan University sophomore Emma Darragh misses the restaurants the most.

“I miss Mikuni and Jacks,” Darragh said. “There’s this supermarket in Illinois called Hyvee that has sushi, but it’s nowhere near Mikuni.”

Even though she misses one of her favorite restaurants, Darragh is still able to adapt and find new places in Illinois.

“Downtown Bloomington is super close to campus and my friends and I like to go down there and hang out,” Darragh said.

Granite Bay has provided many fun sources of entertainment to its residents, especially the graduating seniors.

As they look back and reminisce on all of their favorite spots and restaurants, they go back to saying that the people are what they will miss the most.

“I’m going to miss seeing my friends everyday,” Greer said. “It will be hard not seeing certain people all the time and having to wait a couple months. It will definitely be an adjustment.”

Gazette photo /LOGAN EMBREE

Folsom Lake, Lake Clementine, the GB parking lot, and Forest Hill bridge are all popular hangout spots in the Granite Bay community.

Gazette photo /LOGAN EMBREE

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Seniors’ last words...

“Just stop your crying, it’s a sign of the times.” –Harry Styles –Afrah Tahir “Don’t try to give up, just give up trying.”

–Ahmad Ali

“My favorite friend is Tank!!!”

–Alex Dillabaugh “If a man does not have the sauce, then he is lost. But the same man can also be lost in the sauce.” –Gucci Mane –Borislav Yordanov “Whenever I’m about to do something, I think ‘Would an idiot do that?’ And if they would, I do not do that thing.”

–Dwight Shrute –Brandon Williams

“I swear I didn’t throw dry ice in the “Connor, who’s your dad- pool.” –Brett Harriman dy?” –Karl Grubaugh –Amanda Prather

“Let’s make like my dad and leave.”

–Camden Castillo “No, I’m the other Caroline Palmer.”

–Caroline Palmer “It’s fine. I’m fine.” –Chloe Miller “You have feet in your head. You have brains in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”

–Christian Murphy

“My cow score for life right now is a solid 1.”

–Anjali Shrivastava

“In this whirlwind of madness called life, it’s easy to forget how each day is a gift that brings us countless opportunities to make a positive change in this world.

By embracing your quirks and inspiring others to do the same, you can achieve that positive impact.” –Cierra Brown “Lasagna on the grill!!!”

–Connor MacDonald “What the f---, what the f---.”

–Diana Garcia

“People say nothing’s impossible, but I do nothing everyday.” –Winnie the “If it ain’t wide, it ain’t a house.”

Pooh –Arjith Jayaraman –Anonymous –Dillon Ruddell

“Devastate ‘em.” –Goon Squad –Dylan Cole “Imma take the L on this one.”

–Dylan Feinberg

“I break chains all by myself, won’t let my freedom rot in hell. I’ma keep running ‘cause a winner don’t quit on themselves.” –Beyoncé Knowles –Emily Schofield ““All Star” by Smash Mouth saved my life.” –Emma Hansen

“It wasn’t me.” –Shaggy –Ericha McKenna

“SAC-RA-MEN-TO.” –Brett Walston

“Just dance. It will be okay.” –Lady Gaga –Genna Kozlowski

“It is hard to find shirts that fit my biceps.” –Eshaan Kaul

“*hand gestures violently* ...we talkin ‘bout Shrek????” –Faith Atkins –Flannery Trexler “Been playing with so many pots and pans, calling Quevo Ratatoville.”

–Migos –Francis Samson

“Did you spell my name right?” –Isaac Noschka

“It’s ironic, for how many friends you have, you sure seem to hate a lot of people,” –My Mom –Hannah Sides “When in trouble tuck for a double.”

–@slalomtokyodrift –Hayden Brake “Don’t wish the time away! It goes so fast!” –Jack Lugo

“If anyone’s hungry, there’s the double arches!”

–Shelly –Isabella Tkachuk

...see ya later, nerds

“F--- it. Me and my gucci ring are out this b----. Peace, Westberg.” –Jake Lyons “My spirit is like a cockroach, it can’t be crushed.”– Frank Gallagher –Julia Huss

“Chaos, panic, disorder; my work here is done.” – Unknown –Jermey Murphy “I’m score.”– Evengi Malkin –JJ Barclay “Find balance.” –JJ Redmon “What’s the whole point of being pretty on the outside when you’re so ugly on the inside?” –Jess C. Scott –Jovan Rangi

“If you don’t love yourself, how the hell are you gonna love somebody else?” -Ru Pual –Keaton Dougherty

“In the beginning the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry, and has been widely regarded as a bad move.” –Douglas Adams –Kaley Dover

“No matter how you feel, get up. Dress up. Show up. And never give up.”

–Anonymous –Kiana Kokabi “Big Money, Big Women, Big Fun.” –Derek Christmann –Kyle Sundquist “I just wanna sit and get lit at the crib.”

–Jaden Smith –Maddi D-V

“Goodbye everyone. See you all in therapy.”

–Sheldon J. Plankton –Matthew Tatman

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“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” –Wayne Gretzky –Michael Scott –Natalie Hatch “Oh s---t... Here come dat boi.”

–Nathan Ellinthorpe

“According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way that a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyways. Because bees don’t care what humans think is impossible.”

–Niel Hawkins

“Is this it?” –The Strokes –Omeed Golkaryeh

“You can still be a doctor.”

–Dad –Natasha Chanda

“Taxation is theft.”

–Parker Wilkin

“I got nothing.” –Ryan Fang “Brown is the new white, Mumbai out.”

–Satgur Maan “Kill em with kindness.” –Selena Gomez –Sophie Brubaker

“The kids came here to see Krabby the Klown but all they got was Cheapy the Cheapskate.” –SpongeBob Squarepants –Maria Burgos

“Every little thing gonna be alright.”

–Bob Marley –Surina Khurana

“Is it real?” –Matt O’Malley

“You can’t win most.”

–Drew Tonda and friends –Tank Tonda

“DARE to resist drugs and alcohol, am I right my fellow teens?” –Hillary Clinton –Reagan Tran

“Goonsquad.” –Matt Voelker “Cruel Angel’s Thesis, Cruel Angel’s Body Paragraphs, Cruel Angel’s Conclusion.” –@MintyShark –Megan Gallant

“It was just a clock.”

–Max Vasilchuk

“If we are all wrong together we are right.” –Anonymous –Mitchell Haag “Talk physics to me.”

–Mujahid Ahmed

“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” –Andy Bernard –Tobi Ayo-Ajibola “In the long run we are all dead.”

–John Maynard Keynes –Zack Moeller

“Wow you have a really big sneeze for being so small.” –Everyone ever –Whitney Knorp

26 / SENIOR EDITION CALIFORNIA CSU Sacramento Lauren Albury PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CSU Cal Poly, SLO Daniel Batiste Lyndsey Benner Hayden Brake Katie Dunlop Ashwini Ganapathi Kiley Gray Sydnee Greer Sofia Hartman Whitney Knorp Melissa Kurani Danny Lawson Ali Lemos Shannon Litchfield Jack Lugo Anika Maney Hannah Miller Nate Moudakis Darren Nelson Chase Putman Jake Ritter Gemma Rizzuto Drew Robles Andy Sazima Jordyn Sloan Daniel Swartz Leigh Teemant Leah Thomas Taylor Tonda Audrey Wagner Savannah Webb Brandon Williams Phoebe Zeiss

CSU Cal Poly, Pomona Zack Moeller

CSU Chico Gregory Bauer Alison Bishop Derek Byam Blake Evans Maddy Freeman Gemma Goebel Mitchell Haag John Koistinen Alissa Mattley Ericha McKenna Ryan Paris Karim Richani Connor Richards Sydney Sampson Owen Strohl-Roy

CSU East Bay Brandon Chinnapongse

CSU Fullerton Gillian George

CSU Humboldt Alex Wiese

CSU Long Beach Jacob Budean

CSU Monterey Bay Victoria Azamanova

Allan Yu

Lisa Mae Beier UC Davis Biola University Anthony Booros Tobi Ayo-Ajibola Jack Armstrong Andrew Briare Sophie Brubaker Isabella Tkachuk Yarelis Christian Nicole Daley Sarah Collison Alex Dillabaugh Chapman Christopher Daniels Kristine Dunn Univeristy Cole Haldeman Ardalan EmamjomehBrad Jones Jeremy Heinz kashan Kiana Khosrowkokabi Madeline Frey Patricia Lallen Culinary Institute MIcheala Garza Trevon Lockwood Hannah Gregory of America Anjerika Manalang Arjith Jayaraman Maria Burgos Stephen Marcoccia Autumn Mannsfeld Mahgol Mehranpour Dan McCourt Matthew Merca Sarvenaz Pakzad Dominican University Alyssa Nelson Michael Plastino of California Shantanu Rao Ratheya Rajakumar Julia Zasso Saaj Sidhu Shelby Soares Katie Thorpe Kaley Stunz Loyola Marymount

CSU San Francisco

Kaitlin Comstock Sarah Enos Jake Lyons Sophia Reinero Kamelia Shaharova

CSU San Diego Ryan Byars Megan Caulfield Ryan Chickering Pia Garewal Teri Handa Ashley Martinez Darby Mullany Jahee Wright

CSU San Jose Samuel Bailey Sawyer Larsh Matias Munoz Jason Paul Gage Phillips Jack Samuel Ruben Vera

CSU San Marcos Allison Newell

CSU Sonoma Hope Halpin Caroline Palmer

CSU Stanislaus Tim Sauer

UC Berkeley Javairia Abbasi Natasha Chanda Cole Kahmann

Surina Khurana Lexi Kindrick Mason Kohls Megan Le Carissa Lewis Kevin Li Rami Mostafa Emma Petersen Vishal Sethi Anjali Shrivastava Kyle Sundquist Afrah Tahir Michaela Warady Ben Wefers Kevin Yang

UC Irvine

Ahmad Ali Jada Berenguer Thomas Sullivan

UC Los Angeles

Ryan Fang Younes Mahmoudieh Savanna Romeo

UC Merced

Victoria Roderick

UC Riverside Jessica Chugh

UC San Diego

Nathan Ellinthorpe Arden Ma Jaden Troxel Hannah Xu

UC Santa Barbara Alexios AlexandrouBarcelo Iris Chan Sara El-Arid Dylan Feinberg Lyllian Franco Diana Garcia Lexi Luong Connor MacDonald Skylar Mayhew Ann-Marie Seidel

UC Santa Cruz

Brandon Erickson Ethan McNiff Hnin Thuzar Samantha Tom

University

Alex Beitia Alia Linder Matthew Low Haylee Miller Matthew Voelker

Menlo College Dylan Cole

Mills College

Katherine Booth

Kendall Smith

Azusa Pacific University Katie Carson Cassie Cook Danielle Griggs Brandon Hill

University of Southern California

Benjamen Gould Jacob T. Newman Zan Qaderi Logan Winey

Stanford University Jack Ramalia

Santa Barbara City College Westmont College Jonah Zahnd

University of the Pacific

William Jessup

Christian Murphy

Paige Erickson

Pepperdine University

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY

Paige Brackett

COLLEGES

University of Redlands

Allan Hancock College

Saint Katherine College

Tristian Conde

Miracle Cariaga

Curtie Beck

University of San Diego Jay Kumar

Saint Mary’s College of California Christopher Harris Aric Moirao Victoria Perigault Arden Pleau

CALIFORNIA University of San PRIVATE SCHOOLS Francisco

Academy of Art University

We’ll be done... ...in 2021

Quincey MacMillan

Jeremy Murphy Jordan Poczobutt

Santa Clara University Kiana Abrigana Katrina Bresniker Andrew Kambe Eshaan Kaul Satgur Maan Lily Whitters

American River College Emma Brown Devyn Fields Connor Frisch Mikayla Goroshko Holly Jackson Faith James Abigail Karabinus Alex Martinez Sven Pollock Ben Rodriguez Ahmad Thomas

Cuesta College Jacob Baranowski Bryce Cassidy Matthew Esposito Tyler Gregory Marissa Hutchison Lucas Walker

Folsom Lake College Madelyn Ackler Connor Ahlin Noah McKilligan Anna Wilkie Sami Zantout

Isaac Alvi Brett Garrett Katiana Garrett Gaurav Hegde

Sierra College

Alesya Agafonov Gabriella Agresti Joseph Ainor-Bergh Stefani Al Shawi Ryan Alpha Anthony Andres Taylor Annis Allie Arciniaga David Arden Aya Atassi Faith Atkins Reyna Baltazar Natalie Banes Ghaleb Barakat Julia Bartlett Chad Bauer Brendan Bissell Dylan Black Hannah Bociek Cierra Brown Lars Cabuco Gregg Cariker-Risner Jacob Carlson Camden Castillo Kiara Cavanaugh Audrey Cavotta Connor Challis Zainab Chaudhry Lexis Clark Megan Cline Monica Contreras Jonathan Cross Gavin Davis Selena De La Torre Alex Deaner Bryan DeBortoli Christian DiFede Allison Doleschal Danielle Dollesin

Rawz Elahi Madelyn Ellis Kylie Emory Devin Engeldinger Ryan Evans Ella Flier Dakota Fox Emily Franklin Isaiah Fuentes Megan Gallant Connor Gates Jessica Ginnever Alex Gordon Emma Hansen Chad Hanson Cameron Harmon Brett Harriman Trevor Hartman Alex Hartmann Alexis Hazelett Caitlin Healy Julia Hemphill Julia Huss Osmond Jackson Tyler Jackson Hayden Josephson Denis Kabardin Ryan King Robert Langowski Emily Larson Zac Lopez Scott Luong Jackson MacLeane Eyad Mansour Trevor Marshall Peyton Marzinzik Kristen Mcilvain Brian McTague Reece Miller Zain Mirza Madelin Mitchell Grant Navarro Jeremy Neifert Jacob B. Newman Jacob Novaresi Kabrien Oliver Taylor Orlando Imogen Ortiz Haley Paolucci

SENIOR EDITION / 27 Ben Pennington James Perry Austin Pierce Emily Province Julia Ramos Sarah Ribota Melanie Ries Genevra Ryan Sanjna Saini Carlos Sainz Hannah Samir Ariana Samson Francis Samson Ricardo Santos Valeria Santoyo Devin Schell Napthtali Sebastian Reza Selseleh Abdelkarim Shehadeh David Shvaya Hannah Sides Bryce Silan Dylan Smith Zachary Sparrow Olivia Stoneman Mali Sullivan Sarah Thomas Alexa Tognetti Reagan Tran Aidan Tucker Vivian Valdovinos Destiny Valencia Nicholas VanWalleghem Brandon Vavao Michael Verras Griffin Vidaurri Greg Warren Tyler Weaver Samuel Wegzyn Barbara Wheeler Jessica Williams Jenna Yoder Borislav Yordanov

OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS

The University of Alabama

Brigham Young University, Provo

Bailey Ash

Utah State University Collin Tanner

University of Virginia

Chase Howes Nathan Sodenkamp

Kayla Hess SOURCE: GBHS College and Career Center data as of May 15, 2017

Butler University Andrea Hagener

University of Colorado, Boulder Taylor Kring Isaiah Lewis

Colorado Mesa University Kenzie Blackwell

Grand Canyon University Aaron Dy Austin Dy Sommer Sucevich

Hamilton College Conor Quinn

University of Illinios, Urbana-Champaign Mujahid Ahmed

University of Indianapolis Lauryn Hardoy

Indiana University, Bloomington Larissa Moffat

The University of Arizona

Lesley University

Montana State University, Billings Craig Christoffersen

Montana State University, Bozeman Chris Borrecco John Poulos Jordan Smith

Lewis & Clark College

Arizona State University

University of Nevada, Reno Jake Bognaki Lorenz Camay Ally Cova Claire Harden Kenny LeBeau Ariana Martin Jace Morrison Delaney Nehrbass Nickolas Pelligrino Jake Redmon Isabella Sangraw James Stinson Brett Walston

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Amanda Prather

Austen Berry

Belmont University

Saawan Tiwari

Haley Hart

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Julianne Barclay Christine Song

University of Montana, Missoula Anna Russell

University of Pennsylvania Daia Ernst Marisa Wong

Pennsylvania State University Arshan Mizani Will Torris

University of Portland Brie Curran Jacob Ward Taylor Wills

Portland State University

Washington University, St. Louis Daniel Lyon

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Colton Bahr

OUT OF COUNTRY SCHOOLS

Trinity University of Asia Edwin Baradas

University of Northern British Columbia Basil Hassoun

Rochester Institute of Technology – Dubai

Lauren Smith

Purdue University

MILITARY

New York University

Daphne Peter

Ixtla Velazquez

State University of New York, Albany

North Central University

United State Air Force Academy

Max Vasilchuk

Spencer Carlson

Madeline Pautsch

Northeastern University

Seattle University

United States Army Recruiter

Omeed Golkaryeh Connor Hinson Jovan Rangi

Northern Arizona University Emily Kasarjian

University of Michigan

Oregon State University

Chase Lederer

Rhanda Abasi

Hannah Stubee

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Hannah Bohan Megan Marty Lauren McCormick Joely Medina Dillon Ruddell Flannery Trexler

Washington State University

Hannah Whalen

Carter Bliss

Marist College

University of Oregon

Parker Wilkin

Ally Burnham

Marlee Absalon Anders Bergfalk Lexi Harrington Bailey Mamone Drake Mendenhall Jon Rogers

Ronny Banga Logan Johnson Genna Kozlowski Evan Sarmiento Logan Swanson

Tulane University

Brigham Young University, Idaho

Kansas State University

Boise State University

Chloe Miller Rex Roseman Nikki Zavesky

Anna Clark Allie Taylor Steve Trythall Drew Yeargin

Carly McPhail Alina Poczobutt Bobby Soran

David Barajas Nicholas Craig David Delikat Rohan Dhamejani Summer Dougan Keegan Hoslett

Texas Christian University

Taygh Atwal

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Noelle Berexa

Syracuse University Julia Reese

University of North Texas Clayton Buck

University of South Carolina Audrey Foster

The Ohio State University Natalie Hatch

Ohio Wesleyan University Ethan Smith

Southern Oregon University Sarah Kenney Evan McGuire

Ethan Gardner

United States Marine Corps Recruiter Nathan Burch Anthony Oretta Kai Shepherd

United States National Guard Recruiter Matthew Tatman

United States Navy Recruiter Dawson Hoover

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