April 18 2019 by Seattle Preparatory School

THE SEATTLE PREP PANTHER THE ARTS ISSUE

April 18, 2019

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Volume 74 No. 7

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EDITORIALS

EDITORS: LILLY THOMPSON '19, KATE LEAHY '19

APRIL 18, 2019

ART, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

PANTHER STAFF Editors-in-Chief Gabriella Jeakle ‘19 Katharine Leahy‘19 Managing Editor Audrey Frigon '20 Photo Editor Abby Arthur '19 Online Editors Chloe Saharic '19 Lilly Thompson '19 Sports Editor Myles Nowak '19 Social Media Editor Joe Robinson '20 Staff Writers Katarina Conces ‘19 Owen Hendricks ‘19 Moses Kent ‘19 Quinn Losse ‘19 Abby Malzewski ‘19 Mimi Parent '19 Noah Pingul ‘19 Kellen Carr ‘20 Walid Cruz-Vanegas ‘20 Lauren Day ‘20 Maddie Deasy ‘20 Danica Dytioco ‘20 Sophie Jurion ‘20 Milo Pepper ‘20 Grace Weiand 20 Cece Brown '21 Caroline Casey '21 Tia Flores ‘21 Clara Malone ‘21 Natalie Nowak '21 Paige Stanley '21 Tessa Zink ‘21 Will Thompson '21 Hobbs Hegedus '22 Beni Jurion '22 Freelance Staff Sofia Simon ‘20 Olivia Manning '21 Adviser Micah Richardson

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AUDREY FRIGON '20 Managing Editor

n the age of technology, anything one can dream up is at their fingertips, from communication, entertainment, to education. Technology has brought major advancements in medicine and has forever changed society. With kids playing on iPads before they can speak, social media seemingly existing at the forefront of every teenager’s life, and adults tucked away behind screens for hours on end at work, technology is a vital life source for society. However, an often-overlooked symptom of technological advancement is its impact on art. A culture defined by paint strokes and clicks of a camera has been transformed by the tech world. Take photography, an industry that has historically been dominated by a precise process of capturing pictures then developing them. This is no longer the case because phone cameras allow anyone to take professional-level photos and apps like FaceTune and VSCO let even the most inexperienced photographers, edit like professionals with the swipe of a finger. In just 19 years from the birth of the camera phone, originally having 110,000-pixels to today’s most recent iPhone having 12-megapixels the evolution of the camera phone was the catalyst for how photography has changed technologically. Even after easily snapping pictures on their phones, people nowadays have the ability to edit those pictures with ease on apps like VSCO and FaceTune. These apps let

H C A TE GABI JEAKLE '19 Editor-in-Chief

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“An often-overlooked symptom of technological advancement is its impact on art” i n the society every young person g r o w s up in. From snapping pictures back and forth on Snapchat to precise poses and meticulous editing to share on Instagram, photography, and especially photography taken by phone, has changed the definition and limits of what it means to be a photographer. At Seattle Prep, students in art window can be seen creating artwork in many forms from painting to sketching but a newer artform has emerged within technology. Students have found the accessibility and range of “materials” available in apps like Procreate and Autodesk Sketchbook to be unparalleled in

classical art tools. These apps are much cheaper than actual art supplies and are much more mobile, allowing art to be made wherever the artist goes. This transition into technology has been occurring for years. Ever since the animation emerged in the early twentieth century, it was clear the artform was on a path to technological advancements and integration. With the inauguration of computer and graphic processing hardware, animation became digitalized. Today, technology has advanced to the point where anyone can create their own works of art using the same tech that professionals only had access to just a few years ago. Many have recognized this alteration in the art community and colleges have even begun integrating art and technology in courses. Digital Arts is even a major in most universities throughout the United States. With this integration Some may ask if it is a bad thing for art to transition so far into the technological realm, but art was always meant to adapt and challenge society. Today it feels as though everything has been achieved and that there is no real area for discovery or truly new creation, but now technology is the frontier for art in all forms.

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e live in a fast-paced efficient culture. But, to quote the ever-wise Ian Malcolm, “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.” Technology makes are lives easier, but should it? Imagine a world without deep fakes or 4chan conspiracy theories. When we create technology that can potentially be catastrophic without teaching the humanities, we often don’t think of the long-term ramifications. Teach the humanities. Read 1984, Brave New World, and The Great Gatsby. Learn the ramifications of emotionless technology, and unchecked wealth. Foster artists. Just because our culture does not value something as a money-making machine, does not mean it isn't valuable at all. From an efficiency standpoint, there will always be a market for emotion. From TV to street art, storytelling is all around us.

MISSION STATEMENT

users quickly edit anything from saturation and contrast to hair color and body shape. This technology is especially relevant in social media. As one scrolls through their Instagram feed, practically every image has been edited in one form or another. Additionally, through social media photography and editing has become ingrained

example of the reality of humanities

Proeducation. tect the Liberal arts education is taking a arts. STEM education back seat to the quick to make big money is important. Without modern tech- majors. A BBC report found that automated nologies we wouldn’t have the miraculous technology will take over 800 million jobs medical miracles that save lives and better by 2030. Many of these automations will our quality of life. We wouldn't have the improve our quality of life, but how can we flexibility to communicate with one another differentiate those that will be detrimental, through FaceTime and texts. Technology especially when the people creating the allows us to experience life in richer and automations didn't have time in college to more immersive ways. But STEM educa- learn the humanitarian consequences of untion is not enough. bridled technology through a holistic edu Computer screens and automated cation? education “When we create technol- alone don’t Teach critical create leaders. thinking. Teach comogy that can potentially We need to passion. Require clasbe catastrophic without raise a diverse sic literature and hishumanity that teaching the humanities, tory. (While we’re at can use techit, span beyond our exnology for we often don’t think of the pected European view long-term ramifications. ” of what is important and good; that can differentiate broaden what it means between “we to be “classic” and “imcan” and “we portant”). should.” W e Teaching how can end the battle. Learning must couple our futur- istic power with why can end the war. Humanities education an innate need for understanding, comis the long-lasting solution. Technology passion, and respect. If Mark Zuckerberg is important. That is indisputable. But so had taken a few more philosophy classes, are books, and movies, and paintings, and maybe he wouldn't have sold our personal television. So are podcasts, and songs, and information. Many colleges (including the sculptures. So are photos, and plays, and University of Washington) have increased musicals. Technology is important, but so the number of credits required for a STEM are people. Fight for the long-term solutions degree, meaning that it’s effectively imposto ever-changing problems. Teach how to sible to study engineering and have time think, not what to think. for a philosophy or literature class. This, coupled with the fact that the University of Washington no longer employs any professors who specialize in American history before the year 1900, creates a close-to-home

PREP LIFE

EDITORS: QUINN LOSSE ‘19, ABBY MALZEWSKI ‘19

APRIL 18, 2019

Mock Trial Wraps Up Season with Second Place Win

QUINN LOSSE ‘19 Staff Writer

avels. Witnesses. Jury. It is no secret the Seattle Prep’s Mock Trial is one of the best teams in the country. After months of hard work and research in preparation for their final case in Olympia, the Seattle Prep Mock Trial team wrapped up their 2018-2019 season in the last week of March as they placed second in State against Franklin High School. Seniors Abigail Potts and Amber Richards have begun to say their final goodbyes to their mock trial “family.” From trials covering robberies to the concerns with selfdriving cars, the seniors have seen them all. However, their time has come to pass on the torch to the underclassmen in order to keep the mock trial traditions alive. Potts, who began her mock trial journey in 8th grade, has loved every minute of her experience on Prep’s team and is sad that this was her final year. Potts has enjoyed being able to create stories become different characters, and she recognizes the many skills she has gained from for mock

CHLOE SAHARIC ‘19 Online Editor

trial: “Throughout my four years, I have seen the importance of having confidence when speaking publicly, even though I had to remind myself, ‘fake it till you make it,’” said Potts. Although mock trial entails countless hours of hard work, Potts believes that there is no greater feeling of accomplishment than that after successfully winning a difficult trial. Potts also added that one of her favorite parts of being on the team is that it gives her “a chance to be aggressive and people can’t get mad at you for it.” Richards not only chose to join the mock trial team during her junior year because of her lack of interest in sports, but to also get over her fear of public speaking. With the image of Richards fainting at the microphone while trying to make an amendment at UN, she set a goal to excel on the team, and she has done just that, spending nearly the whole year preparing for the district and state trials, Richards, as well as her teammates, can say this is no easy task: “We are put through tremendous amounts of stress and are faced with countless obstacles, but

Photo: Courtesy of Liam McNett ‘19 Prep’s Varsity Mock Trial team wraps up their 2018-2019 season, placing second in state against Franklin high school. in the end, it is all worth it,” stated Richards. be able to take many of their acquired skills It seems that the seniors have into college and beyond. reached the end of the road for their high school mock trial careers, however they have learned the art of mock trial and will

like a social club where the books give us a place to start discussions, but it can lead to talking about anything.” When asked if it is hard to find the time to read a new book on top of the other books that are assigned to students from other classes, Fiona Killalea ’20, who joined the book club this year, said: “I do not find it hard Bea Franklin ‘19 to find the time to read, I use the reading time as a break from my other homework. Also, I love to read while I eat breakfast so that’s when I get a good chunk of my book club reading done.” Franklin agreed: “sometimes it is hard to find time to read the book club books, but normally I am more interested in

them than I am in the school books, so I will make time to read because I love it so much. Even if you do not finish the book, you can still come to the meeting and participate in the discussion.” The latest book the club is reading is Bear Town by Fredrik Backman. Bear Town is about the journey of a small town’s junior hockey team towards the national hockey championships, and the many dreams riding on their victory. The ups and downs of this potential victory will be discussed in the next book club meeting on April 30th. Next, the book club will be reading The Rook by Daniel O’Malley, which will be discussed in the meeting on May 21st.

Book Club: An Educational Escape

ast year, a new and exciting club was added to Seattle Prep: Book Club. Nathaniel Jensen ’18 and Bea Franklin ‘19 worked with Mrs. Lovejoy and Ms. Borgen to start the club. This club is a way for Prep students to read books many students are interested in but do not get the opportunity to read for a certain class. After all members have read the book that is assigned for that month, the club gets together to discuss their opinions of the plot, characters, and overall significance. The 20-member group consists of all grade levels who enjoy reading and learning about new ideas. The discussions, as stated by Franklin, usually are centered around “what people liked, what people didn’t like, the themes in it and then [they] usually go off on tangents to other topics sometimes barely related to the book.” She also added: “It’s

“it [book club] can lead to talking about anything”

Previously, the book club read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Franklin said this was her favorite book so far and is excited to see the movie adaptation. Killalea also “absolutely loved” this book and said it was her favorite because “it sparked a really interesting discussion in the meeting.” Killalea emphasized that she “really encourages anyone to join. If someone is hesitant about the extra reading it is really manageable, and the books are all interesting, so it isn’t boring. Also, it is not a requirement to read every time, so it is not too much of a commitment.” “Reading is really good for your brain,” Franklin said, “and it gives you something to do that is off of your phones. Also, you can read a book outside when it is sunny, but it is hard to see your phone screen outside when it is sunny, so there is that.”

“One Acts” Revamped for 30th Anniversary ABBY MALZEWSKI ‘19 Staff Writer

reviously known as The Festival of One Acts, the annual Student Theater Festival has returned to the Seattle Prep stage this spring for the 30th year. Set to hit the stage the week of May 13th, theater students are hard at work to be show-ready after six weeks of rehearsals. This year, seven different short plays are being directed, ranging from a comedic stage interpretation of Friends to the drama of The Book Thief. These shows will be performed after school the week of the May 13th, Prep’s Arts Week. Then, at the end of the week, all the shows will be performed in front of an audience and a panel of judges who will judge each

performance and determine the winners of different awards, including Audience’s Choice and Best Original Show. This year, Theater Director Mr. Othman, who oversees the entire Student Theater Festival, has decided to change the name of the festival to encapsulate more performing arts styles than simply one act plays. Othman explains on the name change that he “wanted the Student Theater Festival to capture more than just ‘one acts’ because there are episodes of TV shows, original plays, and renditions of books being performed that cannot be simply described as ‘one acts.’” Othman will mentor the directors throughout the process and guide them through their own creative processes in a more informal setting. Joseph Sneifer ‘19 is back to direct for his second year. This year he will be taking on a bigger responsibility as he will be directing the six-person cast of “Downsizing” based on the episode of The Office. Sneifer discussed that he “loved the experience of directing last year and was ready to direct a bigger show.” Sneifer loves

the sense of community that is part of the Student Theater Festival. When discussing his favorite part of directing, Sneifer shares that he enjoys “working with the actors to create a great show.” With the Student Theater Festival being student lead, actors and directors feel a creative freedom unlike any they have felt in other productions at Prep. Sneifer said that this more informal process leads to “a better sense of community among the cast and creates a show audiences will enjoy.” He is excited to see how the different actors and directors participating in this year’s Student Theater Festival bring creative takes on the stories. The Student Theater Festival is a fun way for students to showcase their talents. Victoria Lange ’20 is participating in her first short play in The Student Theater Festival and explains on her decision to audition for the Student Theater Festival, “I just love theater and performing so much, I had to participate!” Lange will be playing Pam in Sneifer’s “Downsizing” this year and is very

excited about taking on this iconic role. When discussing why she loves theater so much, Lange explains “working with the Seattle Prep Drama Program has really helped my confidence grow.” The shows that will be performed in this year’s Student Theater Festival include: “Book Thief,” “Hard Candy,” “Two Percent,” “Please Have a Seat,” “Rewriting the Story,” “No One is Ready,” and “Downsizing.” The Student Theater Festival will be taking place after school the week of May 13th in the Seattle Prep theater and are free of cost. Student directors and actors work hard to make their performance the best they can be.

ART PERSPECTIVES

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EDITORS: BENI JURION ‘22 & HOBBS HEGEDUS ‘22

Seattle Art Scene Provides Options for All Interests

Joe Robinson ‘20 Social Media Editor

eattle is known for its mix of the classic and eclectic, streamlined and whimsical. The arts scene in the Emerald City represents this clearly, in classical concert halls to a café dedicated solely poorly made art. Music and Seattle have been intrinsically linked since the rise of grunge music in the 90s with bands such as Nirvana and Soundgarden, and that spirit of music above the noise has persisted. The Vera Project, located in Seattle Center next to the KEXP offices, represents this spirit. The volunteerrun shows at the Vera are all-ages and allinclusive as both local and national bands play on their stage. Furthermore, the space works to preserve and provide opportunities for the arts to flourish, through hosting a gallery as well as classes on screen printing, dj-ing, and on sound management. Seattle is also host to numerous smaller venues in the area beyond the Key Arena, such as Neumos, Showbox and Showbox SODO, the Crocodile, and plenty others for anyone can get their concert fix. In regard to paintings, photographs and sculptures—Seattle is filled to the brim

with visual arts. With locations such as the Chihuly Glass Museum, Seattle Art Museum, the Burke and plenty of smaller institutions, galleries, and museums there are plenty opportunities view interesting works, often by local artists. Interested in the connection between technology and the arts? The Living Computer Museum delves into the growth of digital technology and the influence it has had on society. If your interest lies in the kitschy side of life, the Official Bad Art Museum of America (otherwise known as OBAMA) within Café Racer holds a collection of some of the tackiest art known to man. If looking to indulge oneself in the art of your ancestors, there are plenty of heritage museums within Seattle, including the Nordic Museum, Northwest African American Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, and the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. When it comes to performance, whether it is on stage or on the screen, Seattle is home to numerous centers that host both local and global works. In film, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) owns three theaters in the area, all of which dedicated to hosting new releases as well as the occasional classic. SIFF is a cornerstone

in the film community, hosting multiple film festivals throughout the year, their primary event occurring in May and June. The Grand Illusion Cinema is dedicated to showing underground classics and cult films, meant to enthuse, shock, and, at times, confuse. The Three Dollar Bill Cinema works to showcase the work of local LGBTQ+ filmmakers (check out their upcoming Seattle Transgender Film Festival). In the local theater and drama world, there are theaters abound for all forms of productions. For local productions, there is the Annex Theater, Theater Schmeater, and the Seattle Repertory Theater, which strive to represent the voices of all who live within the Pacific Northwest. Along the lines of representation, the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute in the Northwest African American Museum highlights the creative voices of the African American community within Seattle. In comedy and improv, there are multiple theaters dedicated to watch actors ad lib onstage—including Unexpected Productions Improv, Jet City Improv, and Wing It Productions. Let the creativity fly, whatever way you like. Have an interest in the arts and want to learn of events happening now? Check out sites such as TeenTix or The Stranger’s Things to Do Calendar.

Mimi Parent ‘19 Staff Writer

What makes art “good”? Why would someone pay millions of dollars for painted squares? For centuries, society has grappled with the concept of art. Islamic civilizations, led by the notable Mustafa Ali, have a vast written history of art criticism. In the mid-6th century, Chinese art critic Xie He created the “Six Principles” which outline the traditional Chinese standards. For as long as there has been art, there have been art critics. As art has evolved, art criticism has evolved. For the modern art critic, there is an easy four step process to determine “good” art.

#1 Description: Take in every aspect of the piece. Look carefully at technique, materials, or point of view. Look at colors and color scheme. Appreciate the art for exactly what it is. Forget about underlying theme or meaning for a moment. Only consider what is explicitly depicted and how it is depicted.

Analysis: Research the piece. At art museums, there will always be a small paragraph beside the piece to give context. Otherwise, a quick google search will provide plenty of information. Read about the painter and time period. Think about the cultural and historical context of the piece. Research about the painter. What was important to them? Who influenced them? The goal of this step is to place yourself into the mindset of the artist.

#3 Interpretation: Consider the deeper meaning. Look for symbolism, theme, or purpose. Ask yourself: “Why was this piece created?” Sometimes a piece is created for the simple purpose of celebrating beauty.

Plagiarism in Art Sophie JURION ‘20 Staff Writer

lagiarism takes on many forms in art. Art theft entails the stealing of artwork and publishing it as your own work. Without seeking consent from or giving credit to the source, the act is an indirect claim or ownership of the stolen piece. Art plagiarism has its own consequences, such as damage to professional reputation, potential legal actions and lawsuits, and monetary penalties. It is difficult to distinguish where the line between copying other artists to learn off them and using another artists’ work as your own. Janet Russin ’20, reflected: “I think that tracing can be necessary if you are tracing an aspect of your piece instead of a whole piece of art that already exists, and you are struggling to draw something a bit more complicated. But when it comes to learning how to draw something, I find it much more effective to eyeball an image to figure out for yourself how to create that image.” It is never okay to copy the exact art of another person. However, there are many ways that you can use the ideas and techniques someone else is using to create something unique. Russin ’20 discussed, “Because art really has no boundaries most of the time, you are never really restricted by the art you see around you. That’s why I like to get inspired by artists I admire and try to combine some of their ideas with my own ones!” Pinning ideas on Pinterest and claiming it as your idea is plagiarism. However, it is not plagiarism if you look at various ideas and then creating your own piece. Russin ’20 loves organizing ideas and Pinterest is her favorite way to pass the time: “Whenever I have a lack of inspiration, I like to go on Pinterest to find new ideas and concepts that intrigue me. I like using Pinterest as opposed to just Google because it is a place where a lot of creative people go to display their art, which makes it easy to find new ideas and creations.” A way to avoid the costs of art plagiarism is to embrace your own artistry! Janet Russin ’20 stated, “I think that it is a lot easier for people to avoid plagiarism if they genuinely enjoy art and are inspired to exercise their own creativity.” Other times, it is a cultural critique or statement. Often, you may never feel as though you truly understand a piece. However, it is important to consider how the piece affects you. Did the piece evoke any emotions or feelings? Consider the artist’s emotion and purpose but do not forget your own.

#4 Judgement: Finally, conclude the quality of the art. Is it good? Is it ‘meh’? Did the piece serve its purpose? Is it pleasing or interesting to look at? Consider your previous analysis to determine the strengths and weakness of the work. Ultimately, art and art criticism should not be overly analytical. In criticism, remember the emotional core of each piece. Emotions and connection must not be forgotten or else the art is meaningless. Art needs to be vetted for quality in museums and exhibits but when the passion is neglected for quality, art suffers. Judge, but do not judge harshly.

FASHION EDITORS: TIA FLORES ‘21, LAUREN DAY ‘20

Ways to reduce your fashion impact: -wear your clothes more -buy basics; dress them up w/ accessories -recycle/sell clothing -choose quality/quantity -know what waste your clothes are producing

Effects on People TIA FLORES ‘21 Staff Writer

raphic tees. Bomber jackets. Denim skirts. In clothing stores all over the world, fast fashion garments are a growing demand in today’s fast-paced society. However, many do not realize that these mass-produced clothing items aren’t made from robot machines--- they are made from human blood, sweat, and tears. The clothing industry has helped the economies in developing countries grow. As stated in the International Labour Organization, during the transition of clothing manufacture in the US to developing countries from 1970 to 1990, “the number of TCF (textile, clothing and footwear) workers increased by 597 percent in Malaysia; 416 percent in Bangladesh; 385 percent in Sri Lanka; 334 percent in Indonesia; 271 percent in the Philippines; and 137 percent in Korea.”Also, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association, more than 97 percent of apparel and 98 percent of shoes sold in the U.S. are made overseas. This is a tremendous increase compared to the 1960s, in which “roughly 95 percent of apparel worn in the U.S. was made domestically.” This was because “The mid-1970s saw the emergence of large textile mills and factories in China and other developing countries in Asia and Latin America. These operations offered incredibly cheap labor and raw materials, as well as the capacity to quickly manufacture huge orders,” as re-

CAROLINE CASEY ‘21 Staff Writer

hoe art is one of the many new stylish trends at Seattle Prep. Shoes seem to be the perfect blank canvas to pour individual creativity and artistic abilities. Some talented students even pair up to create their own dynamic duo shoes. Shoe art is a fun way to personalize shoes and have the coolest shoes in school. Rachel Rasmussen ’20 is one of the creative students who has drawn on her shoes. She said, “I started shoe art because I was inspired by photos I saw on vsco. I was bored one day, and I had some white shoes I did not care about, so I decided to color on them!” Rasmussen gets inspiration from the app vsco for the designs to draw. To get some additional advice on some designs, she said, “When I was confused about what to draw, I have asked my

Fast Fashion

Effects on the Environment

ported by KQED news. However, this advancement comes at a great cost. As described in the docuLAUREN DAY ‘20 mentary “The True Cost” by Andrew MorStaff Writer gan, apparel from stores such as Forever 21, Zara, and H&M are mass-produced by s spring blooms, new trends are workers laboring for long hours in third flourishing, and consumers everyworld countries in sweatshop-like condiwhere are on the lookout for the lattions. And, according to the journal The est, most unique, and least expensive pieces New Daily, workers are paid wages as low the fast fashion industry has to offer. Styles as $0.33 U.S. cents an hour. South Asia re- are plentiful, and the cost, manageable. searcher at the Business & Human Rights Fashion consumers in the 21st century have Resource Centre Harpreet Kaur says that every opportunity to live out their wildest along with the low pay, “unsafe working outfit dreams. conditions and flexible contracts are preva- But, there’s a catch. According lent” and deters workers from experiencing to the UN Environment Program, the fast basic human rights. In Bangladesh in 2013, fashion industry is the second largest polaccording to the Sydney Morning Herald, lutant and consumer of water in the world. the eight-story Rana Plaza garment produc- Textile factories emit more greening building “came crashing down, burying house gasses than international flights and factory workers inside. In the weeks that maritime shipping combined, requiring refollowed, the scale of the disaster became sources to produce, manufacture and transclear – 1,134 workers, mainly young wom- port the obscene amount of clothing that is en, were dead and over 2,000 others were made each season. Quickly changing trends injured. “ cause consumers to discard their outdated For consumers, the effects of fast clothing, producing 92 million tons of landfashion distort their sense of value. “Fast fill waste per year. In fact, the Ellen McArfashion is priced cheaper, so consumers buy thur Foundation has found that around one more items than they actually need,” writes garbage truck of textiles is wasted every Elizabeth Cline in her book Overdressed: second. The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap “The fast fashion industry is horFashion. With clothes normally priced as rible,” says Mia Cerceo, ’19. “It’s tearing “cheap,” companies play psychological our planet apart.” games to make the consumer feel rich when An advocate for sustainability, they can buy so many items at a small price. Cerceo has educated herself on the environThese businesses churn out new clothes ev- mental impacts of fast fashion. When she ery week, so as one trend comes became aware of the industry’s in and others go out, they harmful operations, she beare on top of their game gan to stop shopping at trying to get customfast fashion chains. ers to keep on buy- Fast Fashion: (n.) low-priced clothing “Forever 21, ing. And, when that is brought to market quickly and Urban Outfitters, buyers keep on copies fashiontrends created by luxury Nasty Gal, H&M buying, the pro- brands. and other brands Sweatshop: (n.) a factory or workshop, that drop new ducers keep on producing, re- especially in the clothing industry, where man- styles every sulting in the ual workers are employed at very low wages week are always cycle of supply for long hours and under poor conditions. encouraging chains prioritiz- Sustainable: (adj.) conserving an ecological consumers to buy ing profit over hu- balance by avoiding depletion of natural more but aren’t man welfare and resources. being held accountsafety. The next time able for their economyou walk into the mall ic impact on the world,” when you are drawn to that says Cerceo. 50% off deal at Urban Outfitters, Brands like those menthink about the true cost of fast fashion. tioned above use cheap synthetic cloth made from thin plastic yarn, called micro

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fibers, to reduce their cost of production. These fabrics include nylon and polyester, and when they are washed, the small plastic particles that make them up are released from the clothing and drained, from the washer, into the ocean. During her interview, Cerceo pointed out the vast amount of water that is wasted on clothing. According to UN Environment program, over 20% of the world’s wastewater is due to the fast fashion industry, but that’s only the water used in the dyeing and finishing of cloth. Stephen Leahy, staff writer from The Guardian, writes that “85 % of the daily needs in water of the entire population of India would be covered by the water used to grow cotton in the country.” To put this in perspective, over 100 million people do not have access to drinking water in India. Fast fashion effects more than just the environment. Women and children in developing countries-such as Bangladesh, Honduras, China, and Vietnam-suffer as workers in textile factories, laboring over the clothes that Americans will most certainly wear. In addition, over $500 billion are lost every year due to the underutilization of textiles. Although immense, there are still ways to combat the impacts of fast fashion. Donating or selling unwanted clothes, buying clothes from second hand stores like Goodwill or Depop (an online thrift store), and buying from sustainable brands can make a huge difference. But, the surest way to reduce waste is through spreading awareness of the problem. The more people who care and commit to a slightly more sustainable lifestyle (even if that means buying one less item of clothing per year), the more we can do to save the earth. It’s time to work together.

Sustainable Options:

-Patagonia -Outdoor Voices -Reformation -Depop/Poshmark/ThredUP -Thrift Shops -Buffalo Exchange -Buy less clothes in general!

ART FOR THE SOLE

friends and family for advice on what to draw. After drawing on my shoes and wearing them to school, some of my friends have also started to color on their shoes. My favorite part about decorating my shoes is that they can be completely unique.” Sophomores Mia Meighan and Molly Bevan worked together to create shoe art. The shoes have a variety of different designs such as lightning bolts, cherries, polka dots, neon pink and orange fill ins, and blue glitter. Each panel of the shoes has a different vibe and mood. Not to mention, with all of the different colors and designs, the shoes can go with pretty much every outfit possible! To end off the shoes, making them even more stylish and personalized, on the soles Meighan and Bevan wrote, “Made by” on one shoe, and “Mia &

Molly” on the other. Bevan has been loving shoe art ever since her “Mia & Molly” shoes and she said, “I started shoe art because I thought that it would be a fun way to personalize a pair of shoes.” Not only choosing the designs to draw on the shoes, but executing the designs is important to creating the most unique shoes possible. Bevan said, “The first thing I did was come up with all the designs that I knew and then if I needed more I looked online. Mia and I used sharpies and paint to draw on the shoes.” Shoe art can’t be done on any pair of shoes but are best on a pair that are not already patterned and/or plain white. Bevan says, “I think that Nike air force ones are good because of all the different panels there are.”

Similarly, Rasmussen said, “The best shoes to use for this are white shoes so that you have the most space to draw on it.” Meighan, the other artist for the “Mia & Molly” shoes said, “I loved designing the shoes because I felt that I had full creative control and could express myself through that art. There was no specific process that we followed when we were designing the shoes, we kind of just drew and painted things as inspiration struck!” Anyone can create shoe art and show off individuality and style. Look around for some sick kicks next time walking from class to class, students may just find some inspiration to make some themselves. Photo: Mia Meighan

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6 EDITORS: TESSA ZINK ‘21, MADDIE DEASY ‘20, SOPHIE JURION ‘20

C’est La Vie: Emily Cook

Creative Identity: Georgia Stolpman T

MADDIE DEASY ‘20 Staff Writer

TESSA ZINK ‘21 Staff Writer

very window class you can find Georgia Stolpman ’21 in a red apron in the art room mastering different mediums of art. From photography to printmaking Stolpman is known around Seattle Prep for her art skills. Art has always been a part of her life but at around age 10 she began exploring different mediums of art. “I remember in 1st grade we made these glow in the dark pastel butterflies and my teacher created a massive wall of all of this artwork, all of these bright vibrant art work. I remember thinking this is so cool I want to make stuff like his.” Stolpman comes from a long line of artists in her family, both her grandmother Kathleen and her mom Kaitlin were both artists and have encouraged her to continue to work and never stop making art. “She is an inspiration to me,” says Stolpman referring to her mother. “Since I was little, she has always wanted me to be as creative as I can and continue to put things into the world.” Besides her mother’s influence Stolpman has continued to keep art in her life as it is a way to express herself and all her creativity. “I use art as a gateway to express my ideas and all the creativity I have. [Art] is

anything someone can do to really put themselves out there.” Through all types of mediums, Stolpman has used art to stand out. Her favorite pieces include a large floral painting she did her freshmen year, a painting of fruit, and floral jeans she painted. “Last year over winter break I was looking at the Gucci website and saw these cute floral jeans. I had recently just got some jeans from a thrift store and so at like 3 a.m. I decided to paint on them. They honestly looked way better than the Gucci ones. Honestly everyone should know that you can make your own stuff, don’t be afraid!” Stolpman loves all forms of art. Recently she has branched into the digital world of photography, editing, and discovering ways to manipulate and create new color combinations. After high school, Stolpman aspires to attend University of California – Santa Barbra, like her mom, and study art. Stolpman is unsure what medium of art she wants to pursue but is confident that becoming an artist professionally is in her future. Finally Stolpman says,“anyone can do art, but you have to have so much dedication to practicing and getting better.”

his year junior Emily Cook decided to begin a new business adventure and begin her new fashion and accessory company called C’este La Vie. Cook specializes in making jewelry, scrunchies, key chains, and even doing embodiment on clothing items such as jeans and jackets. Cook began making jewelry during the winter of sophomore year when her and good friend Rachel Rasmussen 20’ went to bead world in Northgate one day during Christmas break. “We were really just looking for something to do on a boring winter day. I never thought I would love making and creating necklaces and bracelets as much as I did.” Cook took a break from the jewelry making because “sophomore year was super crazy for me and making jewelry wasn’t one of my top priorities at the time, so I took a bit of a break.” Cook says that her main inspiration for starting her company and he regained interest in accessories was her trip to Croatia in the summer between sophomore and junior year. “The jewelry in Croatia was so unique and beautiful and that kind of re-sparked my interest in making necklaces.” For a while Cook solely made jewelry for herself but after some encouragement from her mom and tutor she began to think more and more into turning her creations into a business. “I’ve always liked the idea of possibly working in fashion or doing something with design and I thought this would be a good way of testing out if this is actually something I would want to pursue later in life.”

Then in the winter of this year C’este La Vie was created. At the moment Cook is promoting her company through social media platforms and word of mouth. Cook says that “from this whole experience I have learned a lot of skills I can use later in life such as managing my time effectively as well as managing my cost to make sure I am making a profit.” One of Cook’s favorite parts of her business is “seeing people wear the jewelry and accessories and really love it makes this whole experience so much more fun especially since at the moment I am mainly selling to friends or classmates.”

` This e x p e rience for Cook has been really rewarding and she says that “if anyone is thinking about starting a small business in high school absolutely do it just make sure it is involving something you truly love, you want to day.”

and do every

7 APRIL 18, 2019

Olympic Talent:Amy Duong SOPHIE JURION ’20 Staff Writer

or those who don’t know Amy Duong ‘20, she is the artist who won the art contest for Rahner Collegio in Olympic Week by creating a face of Mr. Arthur out of transparent sticky notes. Around his face were sun rays stating nice messages about him. Not only is Duong an Olympic Week winner, she is creative in multiple forms of art such as printmaking, painting, and drawing. But, her main passion is digital drawing: “while I like to

do t r a ditional painting, it’s more time consuming for me and requires more prep-work to actually paint.” Duong was awarded for her talent in Sophomore year when she won first place for the Holocaust Art Contest for her amazing digital piece. Amy expressed powerful emotions through her piece by using the app Au-

todesk Sketchbook and the surface pen! But now she uses Clip Studio Art to make digital drawings now. Tips she has for starting digital pieces are, “Work big to small and practice different types of shading (soft edges vs. hard edges) when coloring! Try blocking in colors into larger shapes and render smaller details later. I also don’t recommend using the airbrush tool to blend all your shadows. This will give your work more dimension and prevent it from looking too flat.” Amy added, “Don’t be afraid to experiment and get used to your program. Digital art programs sometimes look intimidating with the amount of brushes and commands you can use. It’ll help you in the long run if you took time getting used to learning all the mechanics. Tutorials are amazing resources for this. There’s also an excessive amount of different brushes and textures to draw with! I recommend getting used to the basic brushes provided by the program before downloading new, custom ones.” Finally, Amy stated the importance of, “practicing sketching with long, straighter lines and using references! Using long lines will help to create a cleaner sketch and references will help you when it comes to drawing things in proportion.” Amy has thought about pursuing freelance work or majoring in Studio Art/ Digital Art in the future, however, “Creating art will most likely be my side hobby. I love creating art because I love seeing the result. The process of making art is fun but seeing the final piece after hours or days of work is really satisfying!”

LILLY THOMPSON ‘19 Online Editor

killed hands guide a razor to cut through hair. Clean, sharp lines emerge. The process repeats again and again, and finally the finished product appears: a clean cut. Jobs of choice for many high school students would be lifeguard, babysitter, coach or barista. For two aspiring barbers at Seattle Prep, however, the trade of cutting hair is where their passions lie. And according to them, the popularity of barber culture is on the rise. Ben De la Cruz ’19 started cutting hair just a year ago, and after a year of being in business, Ben has built up a solid rotation of 10-12 close friends that come to him for a haircut. He sees being a barber as a multi-faceted pursuit. It’s a way to make money, a future side career and a form of self-expression: “In a way, it’s kind of like art. It’s really satisfying and therapeutic to me- you have good conversation with your client and at the same time you have to know exactly how to move your hand and place the clipper so that the hair looks good and has a good finished product”.

This month Danica Dytioco ‘20 spoke to Aisha Mounir ’20 about her journey with her band, The Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs. They had the chance to go all in what the past few years has been as the lead singer, what she has learned, what she is looking forward to in her musical career. All episode of the Pawdcast are available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and other podcasting outlets.

TRIPLE THREATS

APRIL 18, 2019

Dr. Beyer Takes Final Bow at Prep

r. Huntley Beyer has taught at Prep for 25 years and has made a lasting impact through his connections with the students at Prep. He has written an impressive four symphonies, twenty songs for solo voice, chorus and orchestra, three flute sonatas, 20 choral anthems, as well as an opera, a passion, a mass, a piano trio, and a new brass quintet that was just performed on March 24. These are in addition to the tremendous amount of work he has done in the Seattle Prep community. When he first came to Prep, there was a Window choir that only had seven people in it. Now the program has grown to an 85-person choir. Dr. Beyer was able to change and influence Prep’s view on music and the world of teaching it. He has added classes that involve the entire school, such as Music in the Movies and History of Rock and Roll. He currently teaches 10 classes with a variety of students and grades. Classes such as History of Rock and Roll were created because he grew up surrounded by rock and roll and loves it. When asked why he created this class, he said that “It’s better to teach students to deepen their knowledge of something that they already like. This will stick with them in the future.” Dr. Beyer has taught hundreds of students by spreading his passion for music and by expressing that you don’t have to be a “musical person” to enjoy singing and listening to music. While spreading his joy for music, Dr. Beyer has learned a lot from the students at Prep as well. He said his students have taught him, “The real fun and excitement that comes with singing in a group whether it is in choir or a musical. There is real joy there and the students have given me that. Also, in my other classes I learn about new pop artists and songs and new movies with cool soundtracks.” Dr. Beyer is grateful for his Prep experience specifically be-

Prep Dancers Find Creative Outlet NATALIE NOWAK ‘21 Staff Writer

freshman Aidan Wylie. When Wylie isn’t busy with homework or sports, just look to common opinion among Seattle the dance floor. Wylie began dancing balPrep students is that one of the let when he was six years old and shifted most energizing parts of a Prep as- to ballroom when he was thirteen and has sembly is the uproar of students chanting continued ever since. He shares that the as the Prep dance team energetically enters reason he sticks with dancing is, “Put simthe gym’s center floor. When students think ply, it imbues one with a confidence almost of dancers at Prep of course Pulse dancers necessary to endure the ebbs and flows of come to mind, but there are also many oth- adolescence.” Jillian Bankaitis, Pulse captain, has er dancers walking the halls of Prep, who been involved in dance for four years and take the stage outside of school. has used her talents as a member of Pulse Prep dancers come from a wide vaat Prep for the riety of dance past few years backgrounds which she and styles and feels “draws are scattered a bunch of throughout all positive attengrades at Prep. tion and supFreshport from Prep men Ava Simclassmates.” mons has taken Bankaitis Pulse by storm continues to with her front participate in row features dance because, and dedication “The music, to the team. the street style, Simmons first and graffiti art started dance is something I when she was embrace in and 3 years old and out of practice. began her comIt is so fun and petitive dance different, and I career four think the culyears ago as ture helps give a hip hop and new dancers contemporary a lot of confidancer outside Photo: Courtesy Aidan Wylie dence.” of Prep. SimAidan Wylie dances at a recent ballroom dance The atmons shared competition. mosphere that how dance ofPrep has crefers an opporated around its dancers to help them “more tunity to express one’s self and see how, freely express (themselves) myself” ac“Each person always has new ideas, styles cording to Wylie. Prep is overflowing with and stories to share.” With the lessons she learned from her artistic talent, dancers specifically, who time as an adolescent dancer she intends on pursue an “an art that most people struggle making dance a career and to get to that with so being good at it makes you unique point she will “plan on dancing and minor- as a Prep student” Bankaitis added. All three of these dancers experience ing in dance in college, and hopefully teach an outlet for fun, creativity, and expression at an open studio during that time.” when they dance and no matter where they It is not every day one hears of a high go in the future, dance will be there. school ballroom dancer but don’t put it past

EDITORS: CLARA MALONE ‘21, CAROLINE CASEY ‘21 CECE BROWN ‘21 & PAIGE STANLEY ‘21 Staff Writers cause he was given the opportunity to create his own classes which he wrote the content for. He is also grateful that at Prep he could express his spirituality. His first period classes all know not to come in the classroom until 7:40, because he is in the classroom practicing his meditation/prayer discipline. When reflecting on his time at Prep, Dr. Beyer says that his favorite part is, “the energy and the good will among everybody.” When remembering his time at Prep, Mr. Beyer recalls his favorite experiences and memories. He has directed dozens of choir concerts and musicals, listed his favorites as, last year’s Christmas concert with the light sabers, some of the musicals such as West Side Story, Les Misérables and this year’s Newsies, and the first Christmas concert in the new theatre: “it was so full that people were standing and sitting in the rafters.” As the curriculum in Dr. Beyer’s classes has continued to evolve, he hopes that the music program at Prep will as well. Even though Dr. Beyer will continue to compose after leaving Prep. The Prep community is grateful for the growth of the music program as well as the one of a kind energy that Dr. Beyer brings to the choir and presence at Prep.

New Experiences, Challenges Await Jazz Band

CLARA MALONE ‘21 Staff Writer

igh School Jazz band. When someone first hears those words, they might think of a jazz band that practices a few times a week, performs occasionally, and isn’t very connected. However, the Seattle Prep jazz band is much deeper than that. They are a group of talented, and devoted musicians with all different musical backgrounds. The Seattle Prep Jazz Band performs one to two times per semester, and always enchants the crowd. However, Jazz Band is more than just a band, it’s a family. Ms. Bost, the Jazz band (and pep band) teacher says that jazz is “the complexity of classical music with the added challenge of improvisation--making up melodies over a chord progression.” This class is one of the many window classes that Prep offers. Saxophone player Kevin la ’21, says, “I decided to join because I love music and just the atmosphere; it doesn’t really feel like a band, more like a family.” La shares how jazz band brings everyone t o g e t h e r. “The atmos p h e r e makes you want to join and play, at first I was like a really shy player, I didn’t try to take many solos, but after my first solo it was kind of like, I got this, and I improved and got better.” La shows how after joining Jazz band he was able to become more confident in his music. “ M y favorite part of teaching jazz band is The Seattle Prep Jazz Band performs at their Winter that moment when Concert. everything clicks. We will sightread a brand-new tune and it will sound fragmented for a couple of rehearsals; then one day shortly thereafter, the tempo will gel and the players will swing hard and it’s like magic--it starts to come together! That’s always a special day, when everyone can hear the progress.” Says Ms. Bost of how and exciting it feels when a certain song comes together. Seattle Prep Jazz Band also gets to experience playing many kinds of music. “For almost every show, I try to bring together many sub-genres of jazz: swing, blues, Latin, funk, and soul. I love stepping outside our comfort zone and working on Brazilian music, rock, or hip hop.” Ms. Bost shows how the Band members not only get to play Jazz music but can experience with many different genres. “Before Jazz band I would really slack off and wouldn’t really want to play but now I would say I’m delving into more creative tones within my music.” Says La of how the many styles of music help to bring more creativity into the program. “It was just kind of different from usual band experiences. It kind of felt like more open space to like be yourself and express your creativity through solos, types of playing, articulation, etc.” La explains how the Seattle Prep Jazz Band allows him to be himself and get to experience things that he wouldn’t normally get to in another band.

PREP LIFE

EDITORS: DANICA DYTIOCO ‘20 & GRACE WEIAND ‘20

APRIL 18, 2019

Lights, Camera, Action: Panthers in Theatre and Film

MILO PEPPER ‘20 Staff Writer

e love watching performances. Whether that is through the medium of dance, film, music or theatre, the performing arts play an integral part in our society, as well as the community at Seattle Prep. Specifically, we take pride in our film and theatre programs, with Mr. Othman at the head of both. With a Film Club producing a variety of short films and a drama program putting on numerous productions, Seattle Prep takes pride in its unique performing arts department. But what are the differences between these two prestigious art forms? Movies and plays both convey a story with a beginning, middle and end as well as incor-

porate a cast of characters with a plot. Actor and filmmaker Dario Cababa Wood 21’ is a member of both sides, and appreciates both styles of storytelling. “You definitely have a lot more control in a film”, said Wood. “There’s more control in the hands of the camera and the director to guide the audience’s attention to a specific moment or part of the story. You don’t have that luxury in a production”. Actress Aisha Mounir 20’ can speak to the stress and thrill of performing on stage in front of a live audience. “There’s so much superstition”, Mounir commented. “Before any show, we all have a little bit of nerves, but also an overwhelming sense of camaraderie. There’s a group prayer and motivational

speech before a show where everyone gathers in a circle. It’s also vitally important to never utter the word ‘Macbeth’ within the confines of the theatre on show day as it brings bad luck.” Conversely, in film, actors do not feel the same pressure of having to execute in one take, as they perform in front of a camera, not a live audience. “Of course there’s n o t as much pressure,” explained Wood. “But there is more attention detail, because there are a multitude of different shots that tell the story in a different way, an often times, catch every part of an actor’s face. Members of an audience are not aware of such small features from so far away.” Special effects are an integral part of any show, however movies and plays go about doing this in a very different way.

The Quest for the Best: Seattle Art Stores

HOBBS HEGEDUS ‘22 AND BENI JURION ‘22 Staff Writers

rt supplies help define an artist’s abilities, and even the best need quality materials to meet their needs. To help artists reach their max potential, her are a list of stores specifically sell the top artisan tools, from paints to frames, in Seattle. Stores from Blick’s to Michaels are highly rated and liked by the crafts people of Seattle and are thriving communities for not only obtaining supplies but inspiration from classes and such. One of these stores is titles Joann Fabrics and Crafts and as well as selling art tools, it has classes for many forms of art like baking, jewelry making and knitting. This is a prime example of how these shops supply the community with skills as well as materials. Each store unique in their own way

and some are even specialized in certain areas. This can be seen at Michael’s which has Seattle’s largest collection of frames and even hosts classes about creating custom frames. Daniel Smith’s Fine Art Material store has sessions for improving calligraphy and has a wide selection of paints and pens. Actually, all of their paints are made in store fresh for their gracious users. Art Primo has a wide selection of spray paints and is the best supplier for street art enthusiasts. Overall the stores mentioned, and more help influence Seattle’s art community and helps interests many in the many different forms of art. A lot of people from profession to hobbies go to these stores and the support from hobbyists and professionals help keep these stores in place in the competitive war for real-estate within in growing Seattle. Seattle Prep’s own art instructor Ms. Dold is a proud supporter of many of these stores and said that, “Art stores make you happy until

you get to the cash register. But art is fun, so it builds a community. Also, some stores have classes in the back for all ages and skill levels” All of these stores as Ms. Dold agreed are special in their own ways which makes it harder to decide who the best supplier in Seattle is, but that is up to its buyers. She herself however believes, “Artists and Craftsmen [is the best art store] because they have the best student grade products, for quality and bulk.” She then proceeded to say that artists and craftsmen store is the best store because, “They cater to those who like to make crafts and those who indulge in fine arts.” Below are some top art stores in Seattle as reviewed by thousands of people online. At least one of them is guaranteed to satisfy any various form of art, and their creator.

Three great art stores to check out: Dakota Art Store 2000 NW Market St ~ 17 minutes from Prep Dakota Art Store contains more of the traditional painting supplies. This store focuses on selling paints, brushes, paper, and canvas, they also provide all the necessary supplies for acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings. From our experiences, the staff was generally friendly and helpful. It is only 17-minute drive away from Prep.

Blick Art Materials: 1600 Broadway ~ 9 Minutes from Prep

This supplier at Blick Art Material has an extensive selection of art supplies, including paints and canvases. This store also has, according to Drew Polzin 22’ “very good customer service and I highly recommend shopping there.” Their paints include oil, acrylic, Gouache, and even spray paints. They also sell ceramic and sculpting supplies.

Art Primo: 415 E Pine St ~ 9 minutes from Prep

Art Primo is a fantastic store for street art. They contain a huge variety of different spray paints along with many different spray paint colors. They also have paint markers in any size, with many different mops waiting to be filled with ink or dye of your choice. They also have a easy to use website that allows you to buy their goods from almost anywhere.

Ignite Lights Student Creativity

KATE LEAHY ‘19 Editor in Chief

eattle Prep’s online literary and visual arts publication Ignite is one of the many ways Prep students are given the opportunity to share their talents with the greater Prep community. Editor-in-Chief Clara Dublin ‘20 said, “Ignite not only gives students an outlet, but it gives them a platform to go out of their comfort zones and express their creativity.” In regard to Ignite’s greater purpose, Senior and Assistant Editor Isabella Yuson also added, “I haven’t seen many opportunities to share creative work besides class time. Ignite allows students to share their work for the sake of sharing it.”

Ignite encourages students to submit any of their creative work, and emphasize their openness to accept and share the different forms of talent in their publications. In the selection process for the work for these, Yuson said, “We—or I at least— look for a piece’s uniqueness, balance, and its ability to catch the eye.” For the past few weeks, Ignite has been hard at work accepting and curating submissions for their May 13th publication. This year the Ignite staff worked on two new projects: they designed a pamphlet and an archival book for the library. They also create broadsides to post around the Prep campus with announcements and some of the student artwork. Lots of hard work goes into pro-

ducing the publications Ignite works on each year. Both Dublin and Yuson and wish that more Prep students were informed about the work Ignite does. Dublin wishes, “that people knew the intricacy of our process and everything that goes on to publish the website, broadsides, and submissions. Our staff has spent hours learning tools like Adobe InDesign and Wix website operation.” Yuson added that she wishes, “Prep students knew more about Ignite in general. I feel like Ignite isn’t exposed as much as other Prep publications. Ignite has a lot to offer, but it seems like not enough people know that it exists.”

“Movies have the ability to be edited post production”, said Wood. “Editing a movies takes as much work, and sometimes more work than the actual filming and acting in a film.” “That’s where productions get really creative”, said Mounir. “Special effects are done live, so they have to look extra special in the moment. This is a component of a show that takes it to the next level.” Overall, movies have much more flexibility with no exact time limit or parameters that live productions require. “I really enjoy acting live”, stated Mounir. “I still love movies. but there is something special about performing live with the awesome atmosphere of a crowd.”

Bienvenue à Prep!

GRACE WEIAND ’20 Staff Writer

he French exchange program has taken place for ten years, and is an event that Prep students look forward to throughout the year. This year, fifteen students from Blanche de Castille in Nantes, France were paired up with Prep students. The Panther heard from Madame Davis to better understand the benefits of the exchange program. “It gives our students a chance to reflect on their own culture and experience at Prep and share it with the French kids.” All Prep French classes get to spend class time with the exchange students-playing games, sharing slang, and trying each other’s’ favorite snacks! French 3 and 4 students wrote a list of their favorite slang words, including “wack”, “slaps”, and “lit”, in hopes the French kids would bring them back to Nantes. Maya Ghali ’20, a French 3 student said, “My favorite part has been attempting to talk to them in French and hearing how different Seattle is from Nantes!” The students from Nantes were “appalled to learn that we eat apples with peanut butter at Prep”, according to Ghali. Madame Davis also described stories of exchange students sustaining connections for years after high school. “It’s been so rewarding to know that a number of families have sustained connections over the years—going to weddings, visiting the host families, networking for internships and jobs. Recently in just the last two exchanges, three families have been to Nantes to visit after their children have been hosted.” Beyond making connections with their host families, this year’s exchange group has been “positive, flexible, and generous” in the Prep community, according to Davis. Two-time host of exchange students, Maria Smith ‘20 was sad to see her new friend, Pierre Eloi go. “I loved having an exchange student! It was really cool to get to know more about French culture through someone my own age.” Most importantly, Davis says, “The possibility of developing life-long friends from different backgrounds is another benefit. It’s been so rewarding to know that a number of families have sustained connections over the years.”

SPORTS

APRIL 18, 2019

When Film and Sports Collide

NOAH PINGUL ‘19 Staff Writer

port is subject that has captivated audiences around the world alike since the times of ancient Greece. That is why it is only natural that producers have tried to capture some of this universal enjoyment and entertainment. Sadly, the film industry has turned sports stories into a cliché, depicting most sports stories as the underdog story of an athlete beating a seemingly unbeatable and superior opponent to win a championship of some kind or another. However, there are a few films over the years that have tested this cliché. Also, since a lot of this article will be about films in their entirety there will be some spoilers. Readers have been warned. Rocky, played by Sylvester Stallone, is a low-level boxer who works part time as an enforcer for a loan shark, when he is given a shot at the heavy weight title. The film follows the stress, responsibility, and training, that follows Rocky as he takes on this challenge. This film is different in that it shows a confused, out of place, and sometimes even reluctant protagonist, not one who is brimming with confidence and arrogance. Rocky depicts someone pushed onto a stage he never asked for and shows him more than hesitant to take on the role as a punching bag for a seemingly superior opponent. All Rocky wants to do is go all 12 rounds without being knocked out, he does not care if he wins he just does not want to be embarrassed. After months of training, Rocky does not only run up the steps of the Philadelphia art museum with his arms raised high, but he also goes 12 rounds with the World Heavy-weight champion. If it were a classic Hollywood film, Rocky would have knocked out his opponent and claimed the title, but in this film he did not. Although he ultimately loses, he is okay with this. He reached his goal and was just happy to have proven his own self-

OLIVIA MANNING ‘21 Staff Writer

he way the oars glide through the water, the perfect rhythm, the silent joy of exhaustion in some of the most serene landscapes… Rowing is truly a form of art. Since the Seattle Prep Rowing team’s first full year in 2016-2017, the program has flourished. Although seen as a rigorous and demanding sport, the young athletes that have participated confirm that rowing is not just any sport, it is indeed an artform. Maeve Conaty ‘20 describes that even though the repetitive training is extremely exhausting, the thrill and excitement of the races is what keeps her going.

worth to himself, even if that meant he lost. Rocky not only depicts a losing protagonist, but it is one of the most beloved movies of pop-culture despite absences of a confident lead. A movie that also differs from the Hollywood cliché is the 2011 Oscar winning documentary, Undefeated. This documentary follows the 2011 Manassas High School Football season and their unexpected success. Their success as a team was not just impressive because of their non-existent success in the past few decades, but also because of the life of most of the athletes. Manassas High School is in a very poor and sometimes dangerous part of Memphis Tennessee. Many of the protagonists of the documentary had dealt with terrible circumstances in life that many teenagers do not go through. These kids persevered through so much, and go undefeated in the regular season, only to lose to a rival team in the first round of the playoffs. This story is captivating following the sad but hopeful

stories of these kids, who have gone through so much, to succeed in something that they love. As sad as it was to see these kids lose, it created a realistic story. Not every underdog or fan favorite will get to win, and it is an unfortunate fact of reality. Unlike the fiction of

She says that, “Rowing can be looked at as an art form because even though it is insanely physically demanding, everyone is able to work together as one. In rowing you have to learn to push through the pain and focus on one stroke together over and over again.” The countless hours of practice and physical exhaustion that get put into rowing for one common outcome is similar to other forms of arts, like theatre. Thespians practice for hours on end, working to perfect their performance and prepare for a flawless show and similarly, rowers put in so much work and effort all for a single race. Sophomore Ava Allison ’21 described, “You work so hard and train so much outside the boat and struggle together so much that once you’re in the boat you’re all one unit. When we’re

EDITORS: OWEN HENDRICKS ‘19 & MOSES KENT ‘19

The Technological take-over in Sports Wear WALID CRUZ-VANEGAS ‘20 Staff Writer

orm follows function. A rule that is not followed as closely as it should be. In a market largely driven by aesthetics, designers are pressed to create products desirable to the eye. ‘Sleek’, ‘Smooth’, and other such words are riddled throughout modern advertisements. The key commonality in these words is that they do not refer at all to the Danny Bowers function. On the contrary, certain wearable items in sports are highly specialized for performance optimization. These can range from synthetic fabrics which react to user movement, all the way to technological devices which monitor various statistics regarding health. For example, the Fitbit tracks “number of steps walked, heart rate, quality of sleep, steps climbed, and other personal metrics involved in fitness.” The product

offers a minimalistic, user friendly design. Wearable fitness technology can provide users with a step ahead in their goals of bettering their health in an ever-evolving digital age. Wearable technology is not the corner stone of fashion technology in modern sports. Synthetic fabrics offer specialized advantages that cater to varying climates and types of activities. One of the more popular trademark fabrics is Nike Tech Fleece. ‘19 Nike describes Tech Fleece as a tri-layer fabric which offers maximum breathability in colder climates. Danny Bowers ‘19 a captain of the football team said “Improvements in technology has made sports wear more versatile, as athletets are able to move more freely.” Critics claim that a fault in this model is that it prioritizes fashion over function. However, many of these products provide both style and function.

“Technology has made sports wear more versatile”

Hollywood, the people audiences want to win sometimes and often lose. These films are well known and highly rewarded for risking a depiction of failure and perhaps creating an unhappy film while creating a story audience will always value.

in stroke and we find our rhythm and all we hear are the oarlocks, that’s the art.” Rowing is sometimes overlooked as a sport, perhaps because it is not the most popularly watched sport on TV, or the event everyone is going to watch on a Friday night. However, rowing is one of the most challenging, physically demanding sports out there. The young athletes inside the boat are able to maintain a perfect stroke while simultaneously suffering from extreme physical fatigue, constantly working for one another. Conaty adds, “there’s nothing better than getting off the water and knowing that you and your teammates gave the race everything you had.” The comradery and team spirit that come along with rowing is truly exceptional

to that of other sports. Current captain of the crew team, Andreana Margaritis ’19 adds, “unlike any other sport rowing is truly a work of art because of the trust formed within a boat. Rowers learn to push themselves, even when the pain is too physically and mentally overwhelming, in order to make the boat lighter for their teammates.” Seattle Prep’s rowing team has a bright future in store. The progress they have made in just three years is exceptional. Though not an art in the traditional sense, the flawless harmony of rowing truly exemplifies various characteristics of art. Each and every member of the team fully commits to working together to perfect the art of rowing. To find the perfect rhythm, the perfect technique, the perfect stroke.

PREP LIFE

EDITORS: MIMI PARENT ‘19, NOAH PINGUL ‘20

APRIL 19, 2019

The Art of the Throw

MYLES NOWAK ‘19 AND OWEN HENDRICKS ‘19 Editor and Staff Writer

he wind-up, the rotation, the release the art of the shot put is a paradoxical balance between extreme precision and brute strength. Zo Dickson ‘21 and Luke Willson ‘21 reign as the premier throwers on the Seattle Prep Track and Field Team, bringing a sense of admiration towards their talent despite being underclassmen. Their throws may still be developing,

yet they have mastered a level of precision that begins with the placement of the shot up against the chin, careful to ensure there is a clear gliding path available for the weight to pass at the end of the shot. This leads into a foundational first step directly forward that serves as the basis for the delicate pivot. The pivot flows into a robust yet smooth extension of the body and arm, sending the “ball” soaring into the sky and past opponents’ past throws. For both Willson and Dickson, the art of the throw was what inspired them to participate in shot put. Luke Wilson began

Step 1: The Hold

shot put in Middle School and choose to continue in High School because the paradoxical nature of the sport differentiates it from any other sport. Willson ‘21 said, “When I was in middle school my P.E. coach didn’t really teach us the different forms of shot put and just told us to throw the ball as far as we possibly could. Now in High School, my coach Mr. Burks, has taught me the different styles of shot put including the glide and the spin.” Willson uses the spin technique which is the style most commonly used. In spin, the shot putter keeps the ball close to their

Step 2: The Clutch

bodies and relies mostly on their leg strength to give moment for their throw. Once the thrower has reached the edge of the circle they then push their arm out and release the ball requiring extreme perfection of technique and balance. The art of the throw may go unnoticed all too often. But viewed with a keener eye, the balance between strength and precision is far closer to an artform. Mastered by Luke Willson ‘21 and Zo Dickson ‘21, this art form is one viewed by spectators as a sport, but is in reality far deeper than that.

Step 3: The Push

Luke Willson ‘21 demonstrates his spin technique for throwing the shot put. Step 4: The Throw

Step 5: The Follow Through

How to Take The Perfect Sports Photo

WILL THOMPSON ‘21 Staff Writer

aking good photos for a sporting event is a difficult and demanding task. Photographers at sporting events spend hours aiming their cameras, just to get that one perfect photo. The one epic photo that makes it right on to the cover of Sports Illustrated. Taking photos of inanimate objects is one thing. But having the ability to track the fast-pace of a basketball or a soccer game, and then taking a good photo right when a player goes up to dunk the ball or a player shoots the game-winning goal, that task is a different art form. Cooper Clark ‘20, of Cooper Clark Photography, goes to these games with his camera and does the whole process. At basketball games he parks himself right under the basket. When asked about the process, he said “I usually know who I want to take a photo of. Whether they asked me to, or its someone popular. Then I actually watch the game and try to figure out who would be worth taking a photo of. From that point on, it’s really all about timing.” He added “the best photos to take are the real action shots. Someone dunking, passing the ball, shooting a goal. Basically, I have my camera pointed at anyone that has the ball.” Noelle Wardian ’19, a photographer for the yearbook, when asked about her process of taking photos, said “Usually Mr. DanCooper Clark ‘20 ielson tells me what type of photo that we need for a certain page of the yearbook. Otherwise, I go to the games of sports I like. When I’m there I just focus on taking the photos and I look them over after.” Wardian, Clark, and many other photographers often come up empty-handed. Of the dozens or even hundreds of photographers at an NBA or NFL game, most don’t succeed in getting a great photo every night. W h e n Clark was asked about that he said, “Yeah, most often than not, pretty much all the photos you take are unusable. People have gotta know that getting the perfect dunk or lay-up shot is something that takes focus, patience and persistence.” But when all does go right, and the photographer is standing there, with their camera in hand, and they snap the perfect shot. It makes all the effort worth it.

“...it’s really all about timing”

Photo: Cooper Clark Cooper Clark captured this photo of Josh Jinkens ‘19 during a boys basketball game. Clark says that the key to taking good sports photos is patience and a good sense of timing.

THE PAW PRINT

12 APRIL 18, 2019

EDITORS: AUDREY FRIGON ‘20, JOE ROBINSON ‘20

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