March 7 2019 by Seattle Preparatory School

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The Seattle Prep Panther March 7, 2019

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Volume 74 No. 5

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EDITORS: ABBY MALZEWSKI '19 & TIA FLORES '21

MARCH 7, 2019

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 Sophie Piacentini ‘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 Will Thompson '21 Tessa Zink ‘21 Hobbs Hegedus '22 Beni Jurion '22 Freelance Staff Sofia Simon ‘20 Olivia Manning '21 Adviser Micah Richardson

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Politics, Polarization, and Perspectives, Oh My! ABBY ARTHUR '19 Photo Editor

ith the excessive drama surrounding the government in regards to the longest shutdown in modern history and whether or not a border wall will be built, Americans are viewing the news with confusion, frustration, and disgust, on all ends of the spectrum. Personally, when the news is on in my house, I feel two ways. The first is repulsion. What I see gives me a feeling that makes me want to shut off everything due to the constant inability to compromise in our polarized Congress. If the pure rage does not make me angrily push the off button on my remote, I find myself somewhat (and maybe cynically so) amused. Because of the antics and persona of the president and the people around him, I sometimes find watching the news to be a comical reality T.V. show that would be good with a side of popcorn. I may have my own views surrounding politics, and although sometimes it can be more challenging than others, I try to make myself able to cooperate and get along with those from the other side. In no way am I perfect in my communication, but I do believe that the general lack of understanding is heavily to blame for driving the nation apart so drastically. How can people expect to reach a compromise or even peacefully convene if they are not willing to become informed beyond their own biases? To make your own informed opinions and be able to understand not only your side, but the opposing one, you must have an open mind to uncovering the unbiased facts. Yet, this is not an effortless, easy task. With the dominant role that narrowcasting plays in today’s media, people turn to news outlets that have the same

Source: Pew Research Center opinion of them because that is what they want to hear, it is what they are comfortable with. Their self-pride clouds their ability to be empathetic. As shown in the above graphic, the democrats have become more liberal and the republicans more conservative. To declare that everyone must respect everyone even if they disagree with other’s views but should respect them is a nice notion, but not realistic. I find that currently, it is very difficult to involve yourself in politics if you can’t trash the other side. That’s not what

politics should be about. They should be about standing up for your beliefs but understanding compromises must be met if anything is to get done. I see the first step to change is understanding. It can start with something small, like an open, honest conversation. If you can work to understand those around you, maybe that can cause a ripple effect and compromised, positive change will affect our nation.

Snowpocalypse Dumps Extra Schoolwork on Seattle Prep Students KATE LEAHY '19 Editor-in-Chief

f you thought Viadoom was going to be the only challenge Seattle would face in February, then you were wrong. The past two weeks, which accumulated the most snow in February since 1916, have rightfully earned the name “Snowpocalypse” and turned the city upside down. For Seattle Prep students, it seemed like the past few weeks couldn’t have gotten any better after the 4-day weekends from finals, retreats and Memorial Day, but it did. Not only were there snow days, but there were consecutive weeks with them. All in all, Prep students were given a total of six and a half days off of school due to the “inclement weather conditions.” I, like many, will never forget the joy I felt opening up each and every email

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from Seattle Preparatory School that simply read “closed.” These school-free days gave me the opportunity to sleep in, go sledding down the hills in the West, and even have a fair excuse for getting out of work. I felt as though I was a kid again. However, one

Though the intention of these learning days may have been good, the effect was not. thing that definitely changed the mood of snow days came from an email sent out the night of Sunday the 10th which was summarized in three short words: Digital Learning Days. As a second semester senior, the last thing I want to do is homework, let alone any work at all. My motivation is running at an ultimate low and the more days off I can take, the better. Through the intention of these learning days may have been good, the effect was not. I felt like my childhoood was being stripped away from me.

Like myself, Prep students expressed strong negative feelings towards the added learning activities, and surely procrastinated all their work until the night before we would go back. Instead of staying inside for what felt like nearly a full day of school at home, I would have much rather left my house to do literally anything else, even something like shoveling my driveway. While there may have been highs and lows to the snow days for Prep students and faculty, the greater city of Seattle experienced many of their own as well. This event made history as people scrambled to prepare themselves for the biggest winter storm in years. Shelves of grocery stores went bare, tire chains were selling out, and businesses and streets were running low on road salt, all just days before the storm hit. The city was being picked up by national news sources and governor Jay Inslee even declared a state of emergency due to the snow. Though the snow was fun while it lasted, Seattleites are happy to be back to their normal routine without the icy roads, layers of clothing and cabin fever, and for once, students were actually glad to be back learning at school.

PREP LIFE

EDITOR: LILLY THOMPSON ‘19

MARCH 7, 2019

Olympic Week Brings Back Favorites, Adds New Competitions NOAH PINGUL ‘19 Staff Writer

s March approaches, so do many Seattle Prep traditions; Spring sports schedule, Ash Wednesday Mass, St. Stanislaus Kostka Day, and most importantly Olympic Week. However, there have been some changes to this annual competitive event that are worth noting. Due to its huge release and its popularity Prep-wide, Super Smash Bros Ultimate will replace Mario Kart 8 as the video game of these Olympic Games. Another event that sadly will be retired from the Seattle Prep games is Human Foosball. Human Foosball was a popular and well-beloved game that was even the subject of the Picture-Perfect winning photo back in 2017, however, it had its problems. The games themselves often took too long, many people slipped, and when it rained it became more like water polo on strings than the Human Foosball we have grown to love. Although another event is retired, one Olympic Week event comes out of retirement and another two more are created.

MIMI PARENT ‘19 Staff Writer

Cup stacking makes its return after being removed from the Olympic program several years ago. The reason for this removal was because of a Seattle Prep student who was a nationally ranked cup stacker. The Associated Student Body decided it was best not to run this event just for it to be an automatic 200 points for the collegio he was in. However, since that student graduated, the ASB has made the decision to put Cup Stacking back into the program. The last two new events added to this Seattle Prep Olympiad will be the Rubik’s Cube event and Panther Project. The Rubik’s Cube event will use a form of ‘Speed Cubes’ that are Rubik’s Cubes that can be turned and moved much quicker than an average Rubik’s Cube. The athletes will be timed on how quickly they can solve the cube, with the quickest time being the winner. Panther Project is another artistic competition where each student team (one to four students) will be given cut outs of a panther that they have to assemble into a three-dimensional panther, then the team

Photo: Abby Arthur Olympic Week 2018 kicks off with a rowdy call to action from ASB leaders. must decorate the assembled panther. This event has the option to be done during lunch or taken home to be worked on. The Panther Project will be completed by Friday and judged by the art department on quality and creativity.

This competitive test of fortitude, athleticism, and gaming will be bookmarked by the changes in the event program, but it will be remembered because of the students who participated in it. This Olympic Week is shaping up to be something special.

College Applications: Unity in Pain

chool spirit: the mentality that runs through the halls of every school throughout the country, and possibly throughout the world. The force that propels students to attend hour long games in the freezing rain and chant like madmen. The force that unifies student bodies yet pits schools against each other. In such a divided world, could a Prep student ever relate to a Blanchet student? How will these two bodies of students, armed with bias, relate? The answer lies in a shared torture: college applications. Through this, Seniors across the Seattle area can bridge the

gap forged by years of chess tournaments, football games, or swim meets by relating with empathy. If ever forced into interacting with, for example, a Holy Names senior, simply bring up the SAT and laughter will quickly ensue as they drag the College Board through the mud with witty “disses” and “burns.” All seniors suffer through the college application process and can find commonality in pain. The Panther reached across the front lines and interviewed seniors from schools across the Seattle area. Armed with different perspectives, The Panther hopes this information will help Juniors as they prepare to apply and offer a reflective, ca-

thartic experience for Seniors. Representing O’Dea High School, Dylan Meyer ‘19 stated that the SAT was the most grueling aspect of the application process. Meyer recommends to “start studying for the SAT as soon as possible. It is really tough, but you want to give yourself plenty of time to prepare.” In studying for the SAT, Meyer used Khan Academy and highly recommends this website. Catherine Evans, a Senior at Holy Names Academy believes the most difficult part of the process was reviewing her application before submitting it on the cumbersome Common Application website. She stated, “It was stressful making sure every-

thing was correct. After you spend so much time on the application, you still have to read it over when you just want to send it in.” Like Meyer, Evans agrees that is essential to begin the process as soon as possible. Emphasizing her advice with several exclamation marks, Evans stated, “Get started early!” Seniors, look back on college applications with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Juniors, and all underclassmen, as college applications approach, do not procrastinate out of worry or fear. Face the challenge head on and gain satisfaction knowing you will now have a fail-proof small talk topic.

semester like cake walks, tasting tables... things like that,” said Ribas. BSU member Doyin Best ’20 shared, “In BSU, we talk about important topics that are going on in the Black Community and worldwide overall. We have guest speakers and we try to bring in food while discussing world problems, what we can do to stop it and help people to realize that these are bad things going on.” For AAA, “We do a lot of talking on issues relating to mostly Asians, so things like affirmative action… We usually bring food, watch movies, fundraisers… we also have our own shirts!” added AAA Treasurer Jacob Le ’19. The Diversity Clubs also hold several events outside of meetings during the school year. “We love just giving other people an opportunity to see our cultures, whether through taste or through art,” said Ribas. LatinX has held tasting tables, a guac-off, and art events throughout the years. For Le, his experience started three years ago. “My freshman year I went to the AAA summit, so that’s every three years. That year it was a Prep, and a lot of it was meeting with other people from other states and connecting on the fact that we’re Asian.” While having fun during meetings and with fellow students is important, recognizing the importance of diversity in all aspects of life is important as well. “This is pretty important because since people like me are not white, who have

to be surrounded by people of that race at this school, it’s nice to be able to go to people who you can relate to who have gone through the same struggles,” said Best. Le said that diversity is important because, “it brings a new perspective on things. It helps you to connect with others, and I think that that is useful in every day life especially in the increasingly diverse America.” For Ribas, he added that “What’s beautiful about diversity is that even if you’re more accustomed to one culture, you get to be able to experience someone else’s culture through them. As far as clubs here, I think that it’s important to recognize that there are minorities. Even in a diverse community, it’s good to always find commonality. It’s something that’s very hard to do and it’s something that we’re still working on in society today.” To students who feel a little hesitant to go to meetings, these representatives say that there’s nothing to be afraid of!

“Honestly, just go. It’s not anything scary, it’s just a place to go enjoy good food or treats and just talk, and maybe do something good for the community. Help us fundraise or generate ideas for the club… everyone brings something unique to the table and we value everyone’s ideas,” said Ribas. “It’s once every two weeks at lunch, so it’s not a big commitment at all. We just ask that you bring an open mind and you should be fine!” Best said that BSU, “Is very open and it’s a way for you to speak about what you’ve been through because there are so many people that can relate. It’s not that bad either, it’s just for 30 minutes of your time.” If you’re afraid to go to a meeting, “Everyone’s pretty friendly there, and you get free food,” said Le. Each club meets in Ignatius every other week. It’s every other Monday for LatinX, every other Tuesday for AAA, and every other Thursday for BSU.

Students Find Community Within Diversity Clubs

TIA FLORES ‘21 Staff Writer

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think that it’s important to recognize that there are minorities. When they get together and talk about certain struggles that they have, they can find safety within their own community.” Those are the wise words of LatinX Co-President Marc Ribas ’19. Navigating life as a high schooler through a sea of people who come from different backgrounds can sure be tough. But to help students transition into the community, The Diversity clubs at Prep strive to make all students feel welcome, especially those who identify as minorities. All LatinX, Black Student Union (BSU), and Asian American Association (AAA) provide a safe and comfortable space for students to connect with others who share similar stories and for students to get to know a culture better. Led by knowledgeable and respectable representatives on the Diversity Council, student members and leaders alike work to make Prep one inclusive community for all students, regardless of their background. Meeting once every two weeks, each club meeting consists of food, fun, and friends. At meetings, “Normally, the leaders always try to bring a treat or food to share, such as where we started off the school year with a Build Your Own Taco conveyor belt. We also plan to organize fundraisers that involve the LatinX community. We also have guest speakers and do fun activities that involve the school, only happening twice a

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EDITORS: MIMI PARENT ‘19 MILO PEPPER ‘20

Viadoom Impacts Student Commutes

MILO PEPPER ‘20 Staff Writer

or many, driving is simply a way to get from one place to another, so people in a hurry do not usually take the time to appreciate the scenery or the convenience of their route. However, over fifty thousand Seattle residents and dozens of Seattle Prep students were forced to drastically alter their routine due to the closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct on January 11th. This caused major traffic congestion along interstate 5 and highway 99, requiring Prep students to get extra creative and their drastically alter their routes to school. “They did West Seattle people dirty!” said Meredith Lamb ‘20. “The clo-

sure impacted my commute significantly, because my carpool had to leave thirty-five minutes earlier than normal.” Not only did many have to leave earlier than usual to get to school, students had to find alternate routes as well. “With the major setback, my carpool had to get crafty and find different shortcuts to school that I would never have thought to look for in the first place.” Many other students were affected by the closure outside of school- those commuting to sports practice and recitals to even driving to a friend’s house. “I used the Viaduct to get to frisbee practice”, said Jordan Friedland ‘20. “It was much more convenient for me, because I now have to exit the new tunnel at early and turn onto

the side roads which are also clogged with traffic.” The new tunnel not only has one less lane, but also has no direct exits to Downtown Seattle. “I’m mainly frustrated that the new tunnel requires a toll,” complained Grear Boyd ‘20. “Seeing as how much I drove on the Viaduct before, I will have to spend a lot of extra money to keep driving the way I used to.” The Viaduct was not just an easy way to get around town, but also, an icon to the residents and city of Seattle. “I was really sad about the Viaduct coming down because I felt like it was a symbol of Seattle”, said Lamb. “It held the quintessential Seattle view of the waterfront. Each trip across the Viaduct was memorable.”

Seattleites had a special connection with the Viaduct, and on the night of the official road closure, hundreds of people flocked to the symbolic landmark to get one last view from the top. “I drove on the Viaduct the night it closed and also walked around to take in that special view one last time” recalled Lamb. “My friends and I even saw people with hammers trying to take pieces of the actual structure home”, recalled Lamb. People do not realize what they have until it is finally gone; with the demolition of the viaduct, many feel the same way. “I never knew how much I would miss a road”, said Boyd. “I just hope people can enjoy the new park on the waterfront as much as I appreciated the Viaduct.”

Top Students Share Study Secrets for Success

s the stress and anxiety of first semester finals declines and the second semester begins, new study strategies are a great way to start off the second semester. Some of Seattle Prep’s most successful students gave a sneak peek of how they manage to perform so well in school. These Prep students know what it’s like to attend such an academically challenging school and offer a couple of their most effective study habits that helped them through the first semester.

OLIVIA MANNING ‘21 Freelance Writer

“I like to use Quizlet before a big test or quiz. It’s a great way to focus on the things you need to study instead of wasting time on the things you already know.” -Elsa Kammereck ‘22

“Some study habits that work really well for me and taking detailed notes in class, reviewing notes from every subject each night, getting lots of sleep the night before tests.” -Margaret Sauvage ‘22

“I mostly take practice tests online for math and chemistry.” -Connor Riley ‘20

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“I make lists to remind me of what needs to get done and checking things off my list is a big stress reliever. I intersperse fifteen-minute breaks into my studying as a reward. Sometimes I walk around when I am studying to activate a different part of my brain. I find mnemonics and songs/raps with the information I need to know because that activates the left side of the brain, which is more creative than the right.” -Emily Amesquita ‘21

“I write all my notes in class by hand because it forces me to think about what I’m writing, and I don’t just copy whatever’s on the board. I always value sleeping and try to get 8 hours of sleep every night.” -Paden Nichols ‘21

“I like to re-do problems for math that I missed on quizzes or that I didn’t understand fully, and I always go through my notes and make a study guide for upcoming tests.” -Jocelyn Stephens ‘20

“Take advantage of any free time during classes to get started on your homework. Or give your phone to your parents when you start your homework and don’t let them give it back to you until you’re done.” -Bea Franklin ‘19

“Make sure you balance school and activities with time for yourself.” -Aedan Brown ‘19

The life of a Prep student is very difficult, so sticking to a couple of these study strategies can save a lot of precious time cramming in the future. The most important study tip is to figure out what works best for you specifically. Discover your most effective study habits and work hard to stick to them throughout the second semester. Happy studying!

Government Shutdown, The Wall, and a National Emergency TESSA ZINK ‘21 Staff Writer

eginning December 22, 2018, through January 25, 2019, the United States federal government was shut down making it the longest shutdown at 35 days. The government shutdown began because President Donald Trump demanded $5.7 billion dollars to fund a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. At the start of his presidential campaign, the border wall was one of the key elements he had promised to his voters. In an immigration policy speech given in Phoenix, Arizona during his campaign for president in 2016, Trump said, “we will build a great wall along the southern border and Mexico will pay for the wall.” After, Mexican leaders refused to pay for it, Trump is insisting the U.S. Government give $5.7 billion dollars to fund it. Trump claims the wall will provide security from illegal immigrants he views as “rapists” and “criminals” and stop the flow of drugs. By building the wall, President Trump believes that they will be able to

defend the United States from illegal immigrants and protect the U.S. citizens. In the debate against the wall, Democrats stood firm against the wall funding as they view it unnecessary as border crossing rates have consistently decreased over the past twenty years. Additionally, the reason for 40% of undocumented immigrants is overstayed visas. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) views the wall as ineffective and costly saying, “I can’t think of any reason why anyone would think it’s a good idea.” These differences in views created budget funding disagreements, overall leading to the government shutdown. During a shutdown, government workers are considered either essential or non- essential. Non-essential elements stopped, and the workers are sent home without pay. Essential elements, like TSA workers and law enforcement employees such as the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and personnel, must continue to work without pay. The shutdown caused 9 federal departments and agencies to close, 420,000 government employees were forced to work with no pay,

and 380,000 were furloughed (time off work with no pay). The government shutdown threatened the lives of many federal workers and those who benefit from government programs. The government shutdown did not only affect government employees but also many United States citizens, including those who live in Seattle. Most National Parks were closed, others remained open because of funding given by state governments and tourist boards. Earthquake monitoring in Washington and Oregon were on hold as engineers from the Pacific Seismic Network were furloughed. The engineers focused on repairing sensors, monitoring for earthquakes, and research stopped their work. 2,000 federal employees at Sea-Tac were without paychecks. Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamps will continue to be affected for months after the shutdown. Those who are recently unemployed and qualify for SNAP will have to wait weeks until they can receive their benefits, which could be harmful to families in need. After being shutdown for 35 days,

President Trump agreed to reopen the federal government for three weeks. While government officials continue discussion about border security the reopening will help the 800,000 federal workers who were furloughed or forced to work with no pay. On February 15, 2019 President Trump declared a national emergency to build a wall along the southern border. A president can declare a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The law grants the president special abilities by temporarily enhancing their power to “deal with any unusual and extraordinary threat.” He plans to redirect funds to pay for the border wall. In his declaration of a national emergency, President Trump stated, “I could do the wall over a longer period of time. I didn’t need to do this, but I’d rather do it much faster.” In a national emergency, Congress and the Supreme Court can modify, limit or revoke the “special powers” given to the President. Democrats have created a resolution in attempt to stop the national emergency and are asking for support from Members of Congress to pursue it.

PREP LIFE EDITOR: AUDREY FRIGON ‘20

AUDREY FRIGON ‘20 Managing Editor

Retreat-a-Palooza Returns to Prep

ne of Prep’s favorite weekends of the year, “Retreat-a-palooza”, returned to the students on March 31. The Young Men’s Retreat, Young Women’s Retreat, and the Freshmen Retreat occurred simultaneously with almost all of Prep’s students participating in one form or another. Biko Kavalam ’19, one of the proctors of the Young Men’s Retreat, explained that this retreat focuses on sophomores and is “one of the best and most unique retreats offered at Prep.” The retreat’s focus is encouraging the young men of Seattle Prep to step out of the “man box”, or the stereotypes that surround manhood. The Young Women’s Retreat parallels the Young Men’s Retreat, covering issues that face women as they grow up. Its motto is “Grow through what you go through.” To Maria Smith ’20, this means welcoming your experiences as learning opportunities to become a better person. Young Women’s Retreat leader, Claire Alderman ’20, said she hopes that girls left the retreat feeling empowered. She commented, “we are living in a man’s world where women are just as capable but face

so many more obstacles in pursuing their dreams, and I don’t want any of my girls to let that stop them.” Closer to home, the Freshman Retreat brought the youngest of the Prep students to the school to get to know each other better and build a closer community. At this retreat students connected with upperclassmen leaders, take on their own role of leadership with kids in the community, and overall experience a lot of fun activities to bond them as a grade. Freshman Gabby Stuart ’22, said “the retreat helped me branch out to other people I hadn’t met before.” She detailed how the retreat not only brought connections with new friends, but it was a weekend of constant fun. She added, “the retreat was the start of many new friendships that will continue to grow all four years.” Maddie Bender ‘19 said, “the goal of the retreat is to integrate the freshmen into the school and get them to feel like they are really a part of the community as a whole.” Bender is a seasoned leader with two years of experience leading the retreat and she commented, “it’s really obvious how meaningful the retreat is to the freshmen.” “Over the weekend I saw the class bond with each other through many differ-

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Photo: Brian Mack The Young Men’s Retreat leaders pose for a photo before heading out for the retreat. ent kinds of activities,” commented Nolan dents to connect with their classmates and Goldsmith ’20. He added, “The class of to get to know themselves better. Prep offers 2020 is bright and comedic, and I have high numerous retreats and “Retreat-a-palooza” hopes for them.” is undoubtedly one of Prep’s favorite times Retreats are an amazing time for stu- of the year.

Gap Years Give Seniors Chance to Pursue Interests

KATARINA CONCES ‘19 Staff Writer

he class of 2019 is preparing for their next journey. While the majority of Seniors will be headed off to college, there are a select few that are choosing to take a gap year before they resume school once again. There are not that many people taking a gap year in the Prep community. This could mainly be because it’s not seen as a traditional path and especially at Prep there is an emphasis on college, as well as getting some sort of professional degree. Parental support can be difficult to attain as well, as some parents fear that if their kid takes a gap year they’ll never want to go back to school. However, it is much different for our very own pulse star Alexis Wong ‘19. Wong decided to take a gap year because she wants a break in between high school and college.

This is also important to her because she is She also will be doing some online school to strongly considering going into a career in prep her for her next years at college. Aside medicine and knows how long the educa- from moving to LA, Wong hopes to travel tion can take and how much work and focus outside the country at some point, possibly goes into it. She says that “A gap year also to South America and maybe even Europe. Taking a gap year did gives me an opportunity not allow Wong to miss out to focus on a passion of “A gap year also from the college application mine while also gaining a different life experience gives me an oppor- process. She has applied to in-state school and a then just attending school, tunity to focus on a one few Californian schools for which includes living by myself for the most part, passion of mine...” regular decision and will choose to defer for a year. paying for rent, groceries, Her application process did cooking, cleaning and so Alexis Wong ‘19 not differ from those who much more.” are planning on attending Wong plans to move to Los Angeles with her friend college next year. Many would think that making this defrom Roosevelt High School in August. They both plan to work and dance. W o n g cision would be very difficult, considering plans to audition for the KreativMndz Acad- it is such a huge change as a young adult. emy and hopes for a successful audition. However, for Wong it was not as hard as she

anticipated. Both her mother and sister were in full support of her decision. Her mother actually even suggested it. Her sister took a gap year as well and really enjoyed it and benefited from it. She studied in Japan for six weeks and did a deep water diving program in Belize for another six weeks. She’s in her final year at Whitman and it glad she took a break before pursuing her biology degree. Wong says that “everyone is supportive and is really just helping me plan. Helping checkout safe neighborhoods where to work etc. My friends also think it’s really cool what I’m doing. I’m sure some people are more weary about it than others, but overall most are supportive.” Wong is excited for her upcoming year and is determined to make the most out of her time to learn and grow and prepare for her future studies.

Chess Team Adds Depth with New Rank of Juniors WILL THOMPSON ‘21 Staff Writer

Photo: Seattle Prep Chess Team Members of the Seattle Prep Chess Team compete at a recent competition. The Chess Team has benefitted from an influx of 11th-grade talent this year.

eattle Prep is a school with many clubs and after-school activities, so Prep having a chess team is, of course, standard. Recently, the Chess Team showed off their skills at the State Competition, finishing in 9th place overall. Several students performed well including Oliver Lane ‘21, posting a perfect 5-0 record, and Jacob Le ‘19 and Felix Pham ‘20 being named to the Metro League All-Star Team. The Chess Team meets from Monday to Thursday after school and talk about chess strategy and learn tactics with their head coach, Coach Hurley. This year, the Chess Team attracted 10 new team members, who all happen to be juniors? Junior Henry Pehl, who joined this year, offered this to say when asked why he and others in his grade decided to join this year, “I’m not too sure. It’s probably because of the new coach and our genuine interest in chess.” When junior Matthew Shields was

asked why he likes going to meetings, he answered “meetings are fun because everyone is serious about chess and enjoys playing against others.” Sophomore Oli Lane had this to say when he was asked why chess is exciting “there is nothing more exhilarating than when you make the game winning move as the clock runs out.” It is clear there is something more to this game than meets the eye. The team culture is that of excited individuals enthralled in their boards, all encouraging each other to practice and learn new tactics to have the upper hand on the enemy. What people don’t know about chess is the amount of preparation and discipline goes into a chess game. For instance, there are hundreds of concepts and moves for chess players to learn. The most widely played of these are The King’s Gambit, Queen’s Gambit, Sicilian Defense, and the French Defense, just to name a few that are standard for a chess player to learn. In fact, the chess that goes on in Adelphia gets so intense and extreme that they are encouraged to, as Oli put it, “not think too hard, to avoid concussions.”

FEATURE

6 EDITORS: TESSA ZINK ‘21 & CECE BROWN ‘21

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Newsies Spotlights Youth Activism

GABI JEAKLE ‘19 Editor-in-Chief

merica was built upon youth rebellion. In the late 1960’s, kids stood up. 18 year olds marched, rallied, and dissented in an attempt to shed light on the injustices of the Vietnam war. in 2018, as a response to the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school, a group of teenagers organized and planned a national movement to shed light on the injustices of gun ownership. Youth lead counterculture is often associated with the “make love not war” movement of the 1960s. It was a highly publicized subculture of bohemian inspired peaceful rebellion in the midst of a deadly and painful war. At the time, Baby Boomers were the radical, senseless, know nothing kids that generation z is today. They were too young to know what was good for them. They were immature. They were old enough to fight in a war, but not old enough to command respect, or even vote. Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District protected free speech and the ability for students to express themselves safely in public schools. Children are the life force. In 1899, a group of young boys and girls, many the children of immigrants, stood up for their right to safe and fair working conditions. This was long before child welfare practices, and kids were an easy target. The kids took it upon themselves to start up a union, and band together. The Newsboys Union assembled a rally, and hung signs around the city. Though they were little, they were fierce. Their story was an inspiration to kids everywhere who followed suit, and left a legacy of power on generations to come. With the rise of social media, the ability to grow and share messages of empowerment and solidarity has become the heart beat of youth lead social movements. The power of technology coupled with our first amendment protection of free speech gives a platform to historically marginalized youth who have a story to tell. America is not alone in it’s quest for youth empowerment, but it is certainly unique in it’s intrinsic basis of youth power. More than a dozen of the men that we consider to be our greatest “founding fathers” were under 35 in 1776. Rebellion is good for democracy, and youth is good for rebellion There is power in youth; in the unfettered promise of the future. Our democracy is dependent upon kids. It is reliant on our ability to express our beliefs, to be valued as deserving contributors to the world, and to tell our stories. We are vulnerable, but that is our power. We are resilient, energetic, and organized.

Davila and Hancock Shine in Backstage Role

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PAIGE STANLEY ‘21 & NATALIE NOWAK ‘21 Staff Writers

The Children’s Crusade

magine a Seattle Prep musical, without the background music, a lively assembly with no MCs, or Olympic week with no karaoke! Thanks to Agnes Davila 21’and Nate Hancock 20’ of the OSL tech team, the sound is taken care of. Davila took over the responsibility as a Freshman to learn how to operate the sound board for musicals, plays, assemblies and liturgies. Now as a Sophomore, she knows how to fix issues to make sure every event runs smoothly. “Things break all the time, but they always get fixed” said Davila. Both Davila and Hancock were introduced by alumni who held the job before them. Davila was introduced to this field at her previous school working with the musical program while simultaneously being introduced to the Prep sound crew. Once at Prep, Agnes and Nate learned by watching how the process worked for a couple months, after that they were gradually able to contribute, and currently two major assets to Prep events. While they both had a foundation in the field of sound, Mr. Othman has also been good at helping to provide interesting light and sound combinations. With all this help from other Prep alums and faculty, they have learned to handle it on their own. Davila knew all about Prep’s program and liked what she

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Newsies Brings Turn of the Century New York to Life QUINN LOSSE ‘19 & ABBY MALZEWSKI ‘19 Staff Writers

irst debuting on the Seattle Prep stage on February 22, this year’s musical, Newsies, was a hit amongst audience members. Throughout the show, the audience was transported back in time to the year of 1899, the time of the newsboys strike in New York City. In Newsies, we meet Joseph Pulitzer, a wealthy newspaper publisher who raises the prices of newspapers at the expense of the boys working for the companies. The story follows Jack Kelly, one of the newsboys, who steps forward and decides to fight back by going on strike with the rest of the newsboys in the hopes of sending the message across that the boys won’t stand for this injustice. Choosing Newsies to be the winter musical of Prep’s 2019 school year seemed like an obvious choice for director Mr. Adam Othman. When describing why he choose Newsies, Othman explained “I have always been a fan of the 1992 film, and in 2013, I saw the show on Broadway and it absolutely blew me away with the songs, choreography, and heart-felt story.” Othman says that this was “one of the most dynamic and energetic shows we have ever produced. It had something for everyone.” Othman had hoped that everyone, from parents to students to faculty members, got out to see this show that the cast and crew

worked so hard on for 12 weeks. This wish became a reality with many sold out shows with a packed theater. In describing why he believed Newsies was such a success, Othman elaborates, “this show was something special. The cast and crew involved 72 hardworking and talented Prep students (nearly 10% of the entire school).” Newsies was senior Michael Hoyal’s first theater production at Prep. Although this was his first Seattle Prep production, Hoyal is by no means new to the world of singing and performing. He has always had a passion for the two, but this year he decided to further explore those passions on the Prep stage. He finally decided to audition because the musical combines both signing and performing “in a way that fosters a fun bond between cast members.” Even though this was Hoyal’s first year in a very tight-knit theater community, he described the community as very accepting of newcomers. Hoyal said, “especially through all the rehearsals we have, we all get to know each other so well. The community is very welcoming and fun!” Hoyal was featured on stage in Newsies as part of the Newsies ensemble and as the Brooklyn Newsies lead member, Spot. Sici Mirante ‘19, a regular in Prep’s annual musical production, was seen on stage this year and playing three very different roles: a nun, a Bowery Beauty, and a Brook-

lyn Newsie. When explaining what makes her come back to participate in the musical every year, Mirante explains, “I love being part of the theater community at Prep because every gets along so well and everyone just has a good time.” Mirante described Newsies as, “not like any of the shows I have ever been a part of, but that’s what made it so fun!” Mirante discussed how putting on a performance like Newsies is no easy task. Since late November, the cast and crew have prepared for the show through countless rehearsals and practiced songs and dances any time they can in between the other distractions of their normal high school lives. Mirante stated that her favorite part of the musical process is the “late night rehearsals because you are surrounded by your friends for so many hours straight.” Junior Marc Ribas knew from the very start of the process the kind of potential that this show would have at Prep. Ribas describes, “Newsies was a smash on Broadway, and it was a hit at Prep, too.” Ribas played the role of Race, a fellow Newsie, and loved putting on this show because it had “lots of great songs that everyone loves.” Ribas was correct in assuming that Newsies would be a “hit” on the Prep stage. Audiences left the show with the catchy songs of Newsies, like King of New York, stuck in their heads and feeling inspired by the Newsies spirit.

This month Danica Dytioco ’20 spoke with Newsies actors Tom Robinson ‘20 and Grace Kopp ‘19 about their roles in the musical and how performing in musicals differs from other aspects of theater. Robinson plays Jack, the leader of the newsboys and Kopp plays Medda Larkin, the night club owner who helps Jack and the striking newsboys. All episode of the Pawdast are available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and other podcasting outlets.

heard, “So as soon as I got to Prep I signed up” Davila’21. With two years of experience under each of their belts, and 1-2 more left at Prep, the question they both need to consider is will their talent follow them into college and a career or is this just a hobby they plan on enjoying. Davila and Hancock have thought about how this experience will be useful in their future careers. Davila has thought up two career choices so far, one of them being music production. She has developed a love for creating the perfect sound to incorporate into a song and seriously considers this as a future career. Everyone better keep their eyes open in the future for some amazing songs, produced by Prep’s one and only Agnes Davila. Hancock is pretty sure he wants to go into the field of engineering which may not exactly be the same as what he has done at Prep, but the skills he has learned from it can contribute to his career’s success, such as troubleshooting. Hancock shared, “Though I enjoy doing sound here at Prep, I find that doing it is more technical experience than a gateway to a job.” As of the past week or so, Agnes and Nate have begun to prep for this year’s musical, Newsies. They are trying to become familiar with the songs and sound responsibilities that they are taking on. With the help of Mr. Othman and the other behind the scenes crew, Agnes and Nate will be ready for show time.

Newsies Gives Lesson on Importance of Unions

WALID CRUZ-VANEGAS ‘20 Staff Writer

here is, and always has been more than just keys clacking away over headlines and various pieces of information. There are people behind the keys, people that have rights and represent more than just the words they lay upon the paper. Journalism is a process that involves many steps, and several varieties of workers. There are printers, publishers, journalists, and distributers. Often overlooked, distributers are a key component of the journalism industry. Newspapers are subscription service, meaning that the product is delivered to the customer, rather than other forms of literature such as books, where the customer would go to the product. Without delivery, journalism would not be nearly as accessible or convenient. Distribution of newspapers is unique because it has always utilized child labor. During the 19th century, “Newsboys” were

more prevalent than in modern times. A consequence of the Spanish – American War was an increase in the overall price of printing newspapers. Publishers passed this financial burden down to Newsboys who would have to pay more for the bundle of papers, which usually came by the 100. This increase in price meant that a Newsboy’s daily earnings plummeted to a meager 26 cents per day. This historical event is the background for the musical ‘Newsies’, being shown by Seattle Prep. Unionization in the journalism industry was not an isolated incident confined to Newsboys of 1899. As in all areas of labor, unionizing provides workers with a certain sense of security. It grants workers a certain level of control over their superiors such as publishers. The Newsboys of 1899 set an example of effective unionization, restoring the price of a stack of newspapers to 50 cents, returning their profit margins to the original value.

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8 MARCH 7, 2019

EDITORS: QUINN LOSSE ‘19, OWEN HENDRICKS ‘19

Meeting Metcalf: Emotions and Art

HOBBS HEGEDUS ‘22 Staff Writer

here are many styles of photography, in all of these, the artist attempts to get across a perspective or emotion to the viewer. Seattle Prep’s own Bella Metcalf ‘19 is no exception. Bella has been interested in photography for a long time. “My whole family is all photographers. Or they love to take photos”. So, it was no surprise when, in the second semester of her sophomore year, Metcalf took up an art class and began photography officially. Over the last 3 years she has developed her own unique style that is a portal to the feelings and burdens of a high schooler. Metcalf has created her own style and described her art and her intentions surrounding this distinctive approach. “There’s a couple of my classmates who are more of the collage type and some that like to color things in. I like it plain and simple, just black and white. This part of my concentration is more like I put words in it, so people know what the expressions and feelings are.” This black and white straight forward outlook is very prominent in her pieces, and with her included text in the background, really makes the viewer feel a touch of the stress that all high schoolers experience. Most of her art has text displayed over or in the background over a picture of high schooler. The text usually refers to their fears and personal problems. In her own words, Metcalf defines her style. “Basically, what teenagers go through in high school, and that’s what I want to do, I want to go into psychology and

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I want to do that stuff so I use this to see if I really want to go through it. I want to express that every single person has a lot of issues and you don’t even know what’s going on”. The text usually deals with the topics of parent issues, responsibilities, stress and spiritual uncertainties. This is clearly evident if you look at some of her pieces that focus on the darker thoughts that each of the subjects try to hideaway but are brought to life in the photo and in the text. Drawing her inspiration from other artists and their portrayals of emotions, through art, Metcalf adds her own twist on focusing on a more relatable topic, the issues of a high schooler. Through this adapted style she attempts to voice her topic on teen depression. Metcalf delves into these issues to help others know they are not alone, and they should not be afraid to express who they really are. “I would say, to not be afraid to express your feelings and realize that maybe you have anxiety or you have depression but everyone has a different feeling that they are going through. Or like someone might have a different experience with a parent loss or a parent divorce or something like that. So, I want them to realize that there are other people who are out there who have the same issue or who have gone through the same thing and they can help them. Like you don’t really need to, it’s not good to keep all of your feelings inside and I want to express that”. With these otherwise unspoken difficult subjects and dilemmas brought to light, Metcalf uses her gift of photography to help people to open up, connect, voice their experiences and relate to each other.

Bella Metcalf ‘19 works hard on her photography to create her art pieces for her AP Studio Art class. Metcalf uses her work to focus on the importance of mental health and other issues including depression.

Bohemian Rhapsody, A Star is Born Highlight Awards Season MADDIE DEASY ‘20 Staff Writer

ward show season. The nights of glitz, glamor and of course plenty of drama. The Golden Globes occurred on January 6, 2019 kicking off the award show season. The fashion was fabulous from Lupita Nyong’o in Calvin blue to Janelle Monae in classy Chanel. People went goo-goo for Gaga’s couture Valentino gown she wore making her 2019 award show debut. The Oscars then followed with statement fashion moments such as Emilia Clarke’s luxe lavender look and Regina King’s whimsical white ensemble. The real show stopper was Lady Gaga who stunned in a classy Alexander McQueen stealing a page right out of Hepburn’s look book. Both the Oscars and the Globes were chock full of action due to the fact that

they award the absolute best of movies. This year was filled with fantastic films such as A Star is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody, Green Book and many more. At the Globes there were two host for the night, Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg who kept the audience on their toes with clever jokes and witty sarcasm. But that was not all Oh contributed that night. Oh also came away the award for best actress in a television series drama becoming the first woman of Asian descent to win this award in 39 years. Oh was also the first Asian woman to host the Golden Globes as well as win multiple Globes. Kate Shigo 20’ an avid Grey’s Anatomy fan said that “it is crazy to me that with so many talented Asian actresses in this country alone that it has taken this long to have a woman of Asian descent win this award again.”

Not only did this Golden Globes make history it also had a lot of unexpected wins. The front runner going into the night was A Star is Born starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, but after the night people were rethinking the movies future award show success. The film only won one award while losing the other four awards it was nominated for. DJ Limp 22’ a major A Star is Born fan was shocked by the movies results at the event saying “ I thought the movie was a shoe-in and was shocked when it only won the award for best original song.” The Oscars continued this trend for a Star is Born with it only taking best original song but Lady Gaga’s speech and performance with co-star Bradley Cooper made it all worth it. At the Golden Globes the major film awards for the night were taken by

Glenn Close for her stellar performance in the Wife, Rami Malek for his remarkable portrayal of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, and to wrap up the night Bohemian Rhapsody took home Best Picture Drama. While at the Oscars Rami Malek again snagged the award for best actor but best actress was taken by Olivia Colman for her performance in The Favourite and concluding the evening in a major upset the Green Book took home the award for best picture. The Globes and the Oscars differed in many ways this year but one thing both shows had three things in common. They made people laugh, they made people cry, and left people desperate for more. Who knows what is in store for next year’s award season but it is certain that 2019 will not be forgotten.

ARTS MARCH 7, 2019

BENI JURION ‘22 Staff Writer

9 EDITORS: PAIGE STANLEY ‘21, NATALIE NOWAK ‘21

Ban on YouTube Dangerous Content

hinking about doing the latest viral challenges? Trying to find out the best places to do it? Or maybe just looking to have a good time watching people fail in those challenges. Recent updates on YouTube has a new policy banning content featuring children “participating in dangerous challenges that pose an imminent risk of injury or bodily harm.” This new policy has been rolled out after a 17-year-old teenager from Utah crashing his car while participating in the recent “Bird Box challenge.” The “Bird Box

challenge” is when people engage in a wide variety of activities while being blindfolded. This is not the first time the internet challenges have gone viral over dangerous challenges, for example the “Tide Pod challenge,” which went viral in early 2018, is where people ate Tide Pods because of how “delicious” it looks. One of the most dangerous challenges happened in 2014. In 2014, a so-called challenge consisted of

pouring rubbing alcohol on oneself, lighting it on fire, and then putting the fire out by yourself. This resulted in a 15-year-old teenager in Kentucky to receive second-degree burns and many others to sustain third-degree burns or burning their house down. Finally, in 2018, an Oregon teenager died while playing Russian Roulette with a handgun. Marcus Tomici 22’ believes that this is a good move for Youtube because it “helps save potential lives and dissuades others who

may attempt this deadly challenge.” Drew Polzin 22’ believes that this is a bad move because “YouTube is a place where ideas are shared and having YouTube delete their content is a clear violation of the content creators’ Freedom of Expression.” YouTube was quick to action after their policy change. This was seen when many YouTubers releasing content participating in the Tide Pod Challenge had their content removed. Even YouTuber Jake Paul, who has 17 million subscribers, had his 24-hour Bird Box Challenge video removed. Business Insider reported that Youtube removed over 8.3 million offensive videos over the period of three months.

The Ultimate Senioritis Playlist LILLY THOMPSON ‘19 Online Editor

egardless of whether you’re a second semester senior or not, every high schooler comes to a point in the year where summer is a tantalizing dream, and the slog of endless A and B days have them longing for freedom. But for lucky seniors, the 3 month countdown to say goodbye to the halls of Seattle Prep has begun. Without college applications, standardized tests and grades that really matter, the struggle to stay in the moment instead of looking to the future is a tough battle. In order to capture the essence of what this feeling is like, the Panther has put together a playlist that every Prepster, senior or not, can relate to. “The Lazy Song” – Bruno Mars “Today I don’t feel like doing anything, I

just wanna lay in my bed” “Where Is My Mind” – Pixies “Your head will collapse if there’s nothing in it and you’ll ask yourself where is my mind” “I Don’t Care (I Love It)”- Icona Pop This Swedish pop duo’s 2014 hit perfectly hits on the spirit of apathy that senioritis brings. “You want me down on earth, but I am up in space” Motion City Soundtrack — “The Future Freaks Me Out” “I don’t know where to begin, If we can both find a way to do the things that we say, we might not sit in our rooms” “Wake Me Up” – Avicii “They tell me I’m too young to understand, They say I’m caught up in a dream. Well life will pass me by if I don’t open up my eyes. Well that’s fine by me” “Thank U, Next”- Ariana Grande

“I’ve loved and I’ve lost, But that’s not what I see, So, look what I got. Look what you taught me” “Vienna”- Billy Joel “Slow down, you’re doing fine, you can’t be everything you want to be before your time” “School’s Out For Summer”- ACDC “No more pencils no more books, No more teacher’s dirty looks” “I’m A Mess” – Ed Sheeran “Oh I’m a mess right now inside out, searching for a sweet surrender but this is not the end “Good Old Days”- Macklemore “Someday soon, your whole life’s gonna change, you’ll miss the magic of these good old days” “Helena Beat” – Foster The People

“You know those days when you wanted to choose to not get out of bed and get lost in your head again, you play the game but you gotta cut” “School’s Out for Summer”Alice Cooper “School’s out forever, my school’s been blown to pieces, no more pencils no more books, no more teacher’s dirty looks” “Glory Days”- Bruce Springsteen “Glory days well they’ll pass you by, glory days in the wink of a young girl’s eye” “Gotta Go My Own Way”Vanessa Hudgens “I’ve got to move on and be who I am, I just don’t belong here, I hope you understand. We might find a place in this world someday, But at least for now I gotta go my own way”

Doyin's Drip: Best's Many Shoes CLARA MALONE ‘21 Staff Writer

oyin Best, class of ’20, is not your average Seattle Prep Fashionista. With over 50 pairs of shoes, Best is always showing off her BEST style. “(At Prep) I feel like everyone wears the same things; it’s all very similar, but I like being out there and being different, I like to stand out.” Best says of her own style and how she chooses to dress. “I would describe my style as different, unique, very flashy, I like wearing shoes that have a lot of pop to them, but I also like to wear basic things” At Seattle Prep, a lot of styles can be repetitive, but Doyin shows how you can stay comfy and trendy, but also having a style that no one else has. “What I like the most is it is just satisfying to wear something new and having something that no one else has.” Best reestablishes the importance of

wearing unique shoes or other clothing items because it can help you to feel confident and stand out. “I don’t collect shoes just because; I really enjoy shoes and how they have their own personality and they show my personality.” Shoes can help people show off who they are. They are a fun way to show personality and style. But how can someone afford to spend so much money on shoes? Buying your own things gives a “feeling of independence,” says Doyin. She affords her extravagant shoe collection by “saving money and doing work with my mom for an allowance.” Doyin also explains how much her mom influences her style and love for shoes. “I look more to my mom for fashion and less of the Instagram models.” Doyin shows how she bonds with her mom over fashion and style. “we do share the same taste and she wants me to build my

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Photo: Matthew Chen Doyin Best '20 shows off some of her extensive show collection. own sense of style and something I can pres- can help identify who she is to other people, ent as myself.” Best explains how fashion or people she encounters with in her day to is important to her and her mom, because it day life.

Ignite Online Literary and Visual Arts Journal is now accepting submissions!

You are invited to submit drawings, paintings, photographs, prints, comics, short films, poems, or short fiction/nonfiction (1200 words max). Submissions are due by Friday, 3/22, at 3 p.m. to ignite@seaprep.org. The 2019 edition of Ignite will go live during Arts Week in May.

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EDITORS: JOE ROBINSON ‘20, KATE LEAHY ‘19

Sitting Courtside with Niko Trifunovic OWEN HENDRICKS ‘19 AND MYLES NOWAK ‘19 Staff Writers

eattle Prep senior, Niko Trifunovic, has been an instrumental player on the Varsity Boys Basketball team for all four years of his high school career. Since his first game, the Seattle Prep crowd has known his name and cheered him on as he competes and performs. Trifunovic’s impact on and off the court has been fundamental in keeping the team’s performance at a consistent high each season. As Trifunovic looks to his future in basketball, we were given the opportunity to interview him on his plans and aspirations.

choice, but a good one I believe. I wanted to wear the number 9 but players are not allowed to wear that in high school basketball. But I then chose 4 because my favorite player, Milos Teodosic, from Serbia wears number 4. I had always watched him growing up and tried to model my game after him with great court vision and outside shot and he had always been a hero in Serbian basketball. That is why I chose 4.

What’s the most memorable Do you have a pregame ritual that memory you have during your Highschool career? you do before every game? There is nothing outlandish or special that I do before every game. But I like to joke around and dance with my teammates in the locker room. I like to keep the mood light and just realize that we are all about to go on the court and have fun. I like to remember the real reason of why we all play hoops, and that is to enjoy ourselves and compete. But when game time comes closer I like to have some quiet time to myself. To dribble around and just think about the upcoming game and calm the nerves .

Is there any significance to your jersey number? I have worn the number 4 all of high school. This was my second

I have many memorable basketball moments in my time at Prep. Many were in practice, just laughing and enjoying the company of teammates and coaches. But some others were playing in the Tacoma Dome twice in front of so many people and the same tournament that I had grew up watching for so long. Along with playing at the Dome, I will always remember big wins such as over Garfield last year who was ranked fifth or higher in the nation and over Rainier Beach twice. Also, just playing against great players such as Lonzo Ball and Michael Porter

With college just around the corner which colleges and programs are you interested in and which ones have reached out to you?

Many programs had reached out to me over my high school career. From all divisions and corners of the country. But I wanted to find a school where I could receive an excellent education first and be able to play basketball as well. That is why I chose to attend and play basketball next year at Whitman College which will give me the opportunity to receive a very valuable degree and play hoops as well.

Who’s been your biggest role model in your basketball career?

My biggest role model and guide in my basketball career has been my Dad. He has always been in the gym with me and shared the same passion for the sport as me. He himself played pro-

fessional basketball in Yugoslavia before coming to the states to play for Gonzaga University. With his experience he has been able to teach me countless lessons about the sport and working hard for what you want.

What are your future goals and aspirations in basketball?

My goals and aspirations in basketball is to play collegiately and then hopefully play pro in Europe in somewhere like Spain. But in the big picture, I hope for basketball to open new doors and places to me. To have a small orange ball take me all over the world. To understand different cultures, learn new languages and discover other corners of the world.

What will you miss most about being a part of the Prep basketball team?

The thing I will miss the most is my teammates for sure. I have shared many exciting moments on the court with them, but it is the ones off the court that I will remember the most. Going on holiday tournaments to California, lifting, and spending time at houses before games. Those times off the court I will remember forever and I’ll always wish I could go back and do it all over again.

Girls Basketball Season Ends at the Dome KELLEN CARR ‘20 Staff Writer

he Girls Basketball team recently finished their season with a thrilling run to the State Tournament. The team, led by sophomore Tamia Stricklin and Senior Bea Franklin, proved that the young core is still talented enough to win a state title. The girls fell in a tough fought game to Garfield in the district finals and they followed that game with a regional seeding game that was against the Bulldogs again. The game determined seeding in state because a committee ranked the team 6th in state so they received an automatic bye and advance to the Tacoma Dome. The girls have had very notable wins over West Seattle, Lake Washington, and Roosevelt during the regular season.

The core of the team is very young, but they benefitted from great senior leadership. “The seniors have done a really great job at showing us what it is like to lead a team.” Said Junior Marie Hauck. The team really thrives under the leadership from the three seniors, whether they are bringing up the intensity of practice or giving the younger players something that they can improve on. When asking what it is like to play at the Dome Sophomore Molly Moffit said: “There really is not a feeling in the world like it. The energy there is always so awesome. It really is a lot of fun to play in.” The girls closed out their season with a tough loss to Snohomish and overall had a strong season as they were 14 games over .500 (20-6). They outrebounded teams

41.6 to 28 per game and forced opponents to 30.2% shooting from the field. Along with outscoring opponents teams by just over 19 points per game. They now turn to next year with a strong core of soon to be Juniors and a few rising seniors. Senior Captain Bea Franklin led the team and received Third Team All-Metro along with Junior Marie Hauk. Sophomore Tamia Stricklin and Molly Moffit earned Second Team All-Metro honors because of their play, this means four of the top fifteen basketball players in the league belonged to Seattle Prep this year.

Season Leaders Scoring Leaders Tamia Stricklin – 13.1 Molly Moffitt – 10.0 Rebounding Leaders Molly Moffitt – 8.0 Tamia Stricklin – 6.0 Assist Leaders Bea Franklin – 2.9 Tamia Stricklin – 1.7 Steals Leaders Molly Moffitt – 2.0 Emily Petro – 1.9

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MARCH 7, 2019

EDITORS: SOPHIE JURION ‘20, MADDIE DEASY ‘20 Caroline Casey ‘21 Staff Writer

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here is no denying that there are many talented students at Seattle Prep. In reality, a student needs to be talented to even get into Seattle Prep. As the winter sports season comes to a conclusion for bowling, one talented student, Sydney Shimizu, class of 2022, also wraps up her first ever bowling season. Sydney had no formal bowling experience before becoming a member of Prep’s varsity bowling team! Taking it way back to the beginning of her Prep Bowling journey, Sydney said, “I wanted to join the bowling team because I wanted to try something new, especially because high school is all about trying new things! It seemed like a fun way to meet new friends and get good at an activity that I didn’t know took skill.” Many people do not understand how much skill bowling requires with all of the technique involved, which Sydney quickly realized. Before this season, she had only played once a year on average for fun with her friends. Although getting the perfect technique in bowling was challenging at times, in the end, she said, “I like bowling because I enjoy the feeling of knowing that I threw a perfect ball down the lane. The perfect finesse of my wrist when I hit my mark and get a strike is well, perfect.” Aside from the technical side of the game, as a freshman, this was Sydney’s first season as a high school student athlete. Being one of the only freshmen on the team, she said, “At first I was a little intimidated but over time I became closer with my upperclassmen teammates and realized that we had more in common than I thought. Over the course of the season, through the matches we became extremely supportive of one another and bonded.” Another aspect of being on the bowling team or any team is the sense of community and team spirit. For Sydney, bowling is all about hyping each other up and encouraging everyone on the team to do their best. On the bowling team, there was no judgment no matter how anyone played. All members of clubs can relate to the challenges faced within a sport when faced with a rough day. For Sydney, the most challenging part of the season was, “Definitely when I had rough games. I am naturally pretty competitive so when I disappoint myself I get pretty upset.” Sydney had a very successful first season of bowling and plans on continuing for her next three years at Prep, and to collect four varsity letters. She believes that bowling is underrated, and that more people should consider joining bowling team. She said, “I would recommend bowling to the student body because it’s a good opportunity to get to know an activity you never thought of as a real sport.” Sydney Shimizu is one to look out for in the high school bowling world for the years to come; Seattle Prep is lucky to have her talent.

Mazure Leads Boys Dive in First Season CHLOE SAHARIC ‘19 Online Editor

fter the successful addition of the Girls Dive team last year, Prep decided this year to add a Boys Dive team to the athletics department. Currently, the team is made up of only one individual diver, Senior Max Mazure. Mazure says he signed up for the team because it looked interesting and it was something he had never done before, so he wanted to try it out during his last year at Prep. While learning how to dive, Mazure said coach Ed Artis, the Metro League Dive Coach, was very influential when he first learned how to dive. Mazure states: “My coach was instrumental in helping me improve my dives. He was very helpful and walked me through each new dive I had to

learn and gave me pointers on how to improve them.” Although diving may seem like an easy task, it is must harder than it looks. Mazure says there were many obstacles he had to overcome when he was first learning how to dive properly. Mazure said the biggest challenge he had to overcome was the fear of landing wrong: “When learning some of my dives I landed on my back more than a few times and it was sometimes hard to get back on the board and try it again.” Despite the many challenges divers face, Mazure says the reward of it all are the swim meets where the individuals dive for score. He says his favorite dives to do at a meet are the double front flip and the reverse dive. One thing that might be surprising to newcomers of the diving world, Mazure says, is the scoring during meets. “Scores

“My coach was instrumental in helping me improve my dives.” -Max Mazure ‘19

are much more than just how much splash there is after a dive. The run-up, hurdle, height of the jump, and the form of the dive are all factors that go in to the score,” Mazure states. In spite of this being Mazure’s last year at Prep, he has decided he loves the sport so much that he will continuing train-

ing with Coach Ed Artis for summer league. For anyone who might be interested in diving, he says, even if you have no experience, go out and try it because it is a really fun sport to be a part of.

THE PAW PRINT

12 MARCH 7, 2019

More than six hours 27%

EDITORS : LAUREN DAY ‘20, GRACE WEIAND ‘20

No sleep at all 3%

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Less than six hours 63% Each year. juniors at Seattle Prep embark on a glorious journey, com-

monly known as the Junior Research Paper. Blood, sweat, and tears are painstakingly poured into each and every sentence, word, and letter of the essay. Hardships like last minute deletion, insufficient research, and most importantly ... the burden that is Noodletools have plagued the Class of 2020 since November. Finally, juniors have reached the end of this perilous journey. These are their words. (in 140 characters, obviously!)

Six hours exactly 7%

JRP Zzz’s: Juniors took to Instagram to answer the question- Did you get 6+ hours of sleep the night before your JRP was due?

Fan Favorites of Olympic Week An Instagram poll revealed Panthers’ answer to the big question- What is your favorite Olympic Week Event? Here are the top four picks.

1. Karaoke: Watch out for big talent in unexpected places! Karaoke is taking place on Tuesday and Friday during Olympic Period. 2. Kinect Dance Off: Bust a move! Catch Kinect Dance Off in the theater during Olympic Period on Wednesday and Thursday. 3. Basketball: Get your head in the game! Check out basketball in the Gym on Wednesday at Olympic Period. 4. Handball: A Prep Classic! Handball will be in the Gym on Thursday during Lunch and Olympic Period.

The Book of Moses The man, the myth, the legend. Moses Kent ‘19: the face behind the genius.