October 12 2018

The Student Newspaper of Seattle Preparatory School

The Seattle Prep Panther October 12, 2018

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Volume 74 No. 1

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Security at Seattle Prep Seattle Prep: A school where students are safe emotionally, physically, and spiritually

TESSA ZINK ‘21 STAFF WRITER

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afety concerns have become more relevant every day. Between school shootings and threats, it can be difficult for students to feel safe and comfortable when they come to school. However, school threats are an issue and there is constantly news regarding school safety.

Student reactions to school safety are varied. “I don’t think about my safety a lot, I come in knowing that I am going to be safe,” said Dean Abenojar ‘20.

David Lopez-Kyprios ’19 said, “hearing about all the school shootings across the country and experiencing threats in our own community, I feel uncomfortable at school. I don’t think

that Prep is necessarily doing something wrong, it’s just unsettling.”

The Prep administration are tackling this issue by continuously making changes to improve school security, this includes the new physical changes around Prep. Although some of these improvements may be seen as an inconvenience, all these changes are necessary in creating a safe community for Prep students.

Alex Battle ‘21 commented on the AMH fourth floor door being locked, “I understand why they lock that door, but I also believe students should be able to access that door - whether it means remaining unlocked unless something suspicious occurs on campus or using a student ID to get access.”

Other students agree that the

closing of the fourth-floor door isn’t helping make Prep safer. “I actually don’t like that the 4th floor door is closed. I think it is pointless. I feel like an intruder won’t come up through that way anyways…in my opinion, it is creating an even more risk,” said Lopez-Kyprios ’19.

Another opportunity that Prep uses to advance school safety are the fire drills, and local communication and relationship with police. The administration believes that with consistent practice and good relationships with local officials, Prep can have and be prepared in case of any emergency.

As well as being safe physically, Prep acts as a haven for students. Students receive tremendous support and care from the faculty and staff. “I think that Prep is

Illustrations: SOFIA SIMON ‘20

safe place emotionally, physically, and spiritually,” said Emi Nakata ’22. Nakata continued, “Prep cares deeply about safety. When I come to school here I feel that my safety is a guaranteed.”

Prep faculty and staff work hard to make connections with students on a daily basis, which are fundamental in a secure environment. “There is always someone keeping watching out for us, and someone to talk to,” added Nakata.

Abenojar explained, “this is my third year at Prep, and I’ve never been in a situation at school where I’ve been concerned for my safety, and that’s because the faculty does everything they can to keep me safe.” Coming to school and feeling and being safe is a necessity, Prep makes that a reality.

For more about security at Prep see pgs. 6-7

EDITORIALS

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Believe Women

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EDITOR: NOAH PINGUL ‘19

GABI JEAKLE '19 Editor-in-Chief

“I am here because I believe it is my civic duty to tell you what happened to me while Brett Kavanaugh and I were in high school.” This is what democracy looks like.

A woman who is brave enough to tell her story. The future will be determined by story tellers. There are people in this world whose stories have been told, time and time again. There are the people whose stories have been listened to time and time again. Then, there are women like Christine Blasey Ford, whose story has been silenced for far too long. She is your neighbor, your sister, the girl that sits next to you on the bus. She is your mother, your spouse, your daughter. She is you. She is a woman who was abused, and humiliated. And she is resilient. On September 27th, Brett Kavanaugh saw, perhaps for the first time in his life, what consequences look like. We are in a new chapter of American history. Victims need voices, and abusers need consequences. One strong woman can change the face of the country.

Senator Lindsay Graham referred to the treatment of Judge Kavanaugh as the “most despicable thing” he’s seen in all his

ARTHUR ABBY '19 Photo Editor

years in politics. He said the “charade” was propagated by liberals. The “political sham” he is referring to is a woman speaking up and telling her story. We live in a society that is so unfamiliar with women being given a powerful platform to speak up, that it is considered a marketing ploy when they are.

During the hearing, Dr. Ford was calm. Brett Kavanaugh was angry and beli

“There are consequences when we don’t believe women..” gerant. Maybe he had the right to be out- raged, but that is a privilege that he has. To be emotional, angry, loud, and not be discredited because of it. What is passion from a man, is a meltdown from a woman (think Serena Williams). What is outrage from an abuser, is outrage by victim. In the face of the prejudice, Dr. Ford stood tall, and recounted her story. She told of the hor-

rific details that she had held in shame for so many years. And in doing so, maybe knowingly, maybe without a clue, she made every woman a little stronger.

This is how progress is made. It seems disheartening at times. It seems that, money, power, and structural injustices are what make the decisions in this country. At times like this, the only option is to change the structure. The power of people is stronger than the people in power. This is understandably scary to a man like Lindsay Graham, who has benefitted greatly from the system of inequity that has, for so long, taken the voices of marginalized victims.

Democracy is someone standing up, against the system, against the structure, to do what is right. Democracy is the young women seeing their stories told. Democracy is the women who are standing behind them.

Regardless of the outcome, this was an historic day. It was a day of strength, bravery, and solidarity. Christine Blasey Ford is the hero that America needs right now; a woman willing to risk everything to tell her story. There are consequences when we don’t believe women. History will reward the brave. I believe Christine Blasey Ford, and the future will too.

Carlton the Crab

Senior Pilgrimage. A retreat full of bonding, strolling through Kent, and making friendship bracelets. When people hear ‘senior pilgrimage’, the first thought that comes to their head is not often: ‘new pet’. However, this year’s retreat was a special exception.

It all began during free time.

I went to go exploring through the outskirts of the Camp Seymour property borders, but little did I know, my life would be forever changed. I found myself walking along the shore line with my head down attempting to find cool rocks or sea glass I could take home to commemorate the event and add to my collection.

And then, there it was: a shell. Nothing too fancy, just one of the cool swirly ones.

With my feeling of pride from my extraordinary find, I ran to my friends to show them my super neat ‘empty’ shell.

They were not as impressed with it as I was however, but this did not bother me because I knew they were just jealous that they didn’t discover something as magnificent as I had.

After placing the shell in my pocket, we kept exploring and slowly made our way back to camp. With the shells still in my pocket, soon it was time to go back to

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Seattle. When I returned home, I decided to take a shower, so I took the shell and rocks out of my pocket and set them on my desk.

What I saw when I came back from the shower was truly frightening.

I sat on a bench in my room and I glanced down and found myself startled and jumped as I looked at my carpet and thought to myself, “Wow that is the biggest spider I have ever seen, I’m terrified.”

But then, I came to my senses after being so startled and I realized: there is a living, breathing crab walking across my carpet.

In a panic, I ran to my parents.

They are unamused and tell me to flush him. They should have known better than to tell me this because I would never do such a thing to a little baby crab the size of a dime. Next thing I know, I was in my kitchen running in and out of the house attempting to construct a habitat for my crab, who I named Carlton.

In a Tupperware container, I made my own salt water and put in his shell that he came from, little pebbles from my front

yard, and the other rocks I had found from Camp Seymour. As I was building Carlton’s new home, it struck me that I had a living crab in my pocket for over six hours.

Considering that I am afraid of crabs, I find this pretty remarkable and realized I had conquered a fear of mine and was proud of my growth.

Unfortunately, Carlton is currently missing. We had a fantastic, unforgettable two days together, but he is currently either playing hide and seek in one of his shells, or (the more terrifying thought) has escaped and is now crawling around my room.

You really don’t recognize what you have until it’s gone.

A classic quote but one I found that was very true and a u thentic for me as I felt a tear run down m y check when I realized Carl had been playing hide and seek with me for a little too long.

Essentially, this is what I took away from Senior Pilgrimage: sometimes we take those w e love for granted.

Whether that is friends, f a m ily, or anyone else holding importance in our lives, we assume they will always be there and don’t necessarily appreciate them as we should. So, Seniors, this is my wish for us: live in the present and take time to appreciate everyone in your lives, because next year at this time, we will all be on our own paths towards our future. Have fun and cherish all the ‘lasts’ we will experience in high school this year. For everyone out there; whoever your Carlton is, go let them know you care and are thankful to have them in your life.

PREP LIFE EDITORS: NATALIE NOWAK ‘21, CECE BROWN ‘21

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Seniors Take Strides on Pilgrimage

ABBY MALZEWSKI ‘19 Staff Writer

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enior year for the class of 2019 is off to a great start with a successful senior pilgrimage. Led by Ms. Bernal’s Faith and Action class, 160 seniors had an amazing time bonding with their class and taping into their inner-spirituality on this retreat.

These seniors took off from Prep early on September 22 for two full days of hiking, reflecting, and creating memories.

The seniors used the time while hiking to reflect on their classmates talks and chat with their peers they haven’t talked to in a while.

This retreat wouldn’t have been made possible without the enormous efforts of the Community Ministry team, especially Ms. Bernal, and her Faith in Action class. Ms. Bernal shared some insight into the fact that this pilgrimage was the, “biggest one yet. We’re talking about 60 more people than usual on this trip.” When asked why she thought there was such an increase in participants this year she said, “this just goes to show the unity of this particular class and how they value time together.”

Mr. Bernal shares that a retreat, such as the Senior Pilgrimage, is successful due to “the class itself and how much they are willing to put themselves into the retreat because you get out what you put in.” Also, she adds that the “Faith in Action leaders for sure drive how this specific retreat goes.”

One of the rectors of the retreat and a member of Ms. Bernal’s Faith in Action, Eli Dever ’19, said of preparing for the pilgrimage as a rector, “we had a lot of meetings with Ms. Bernal and spent countless hours in the classroom figuring out the lo-

gistics of the retreat.” Being a retreat leader for one’s own class is a very unique experience that not many at Prep go through. Dever says of this, “usually, I don’t know what’s going to happen when I go on a retreat, but knowing in advance, though it takes the surprise away, gets me way more excited.”

Seniors had such positive insights into their experience on the trip. One senior,

Maddie Bender ‘19, exclaimed, “I thought the retreat was really fun and a good bonding experience for the class!” She further elaborated by saying that the senior pilgrimage was “special because in a few months we are all going to be graduating so it was a good experience for us to appreciate our class.” When asked what her favorite part of the retreat was, she responded “the open mic

Photos: ABBY ARTHUR ‘19 because it was fun to come full circle from freshman year and listen to our classmates.”

The behind the scenes work of Community Ministry and Faith and Action really paid off for an eventful and enjoyable retreat for the seniors. This pilgrimage kicked off a year of many “lasts” for this senior class before they embark on their lives beyond Seattle Prep.

IPC to Bio: Freshmen Science Change

CECE BROWN ‘21 Staff Writer

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wenty-eighteen is a year of change, but maybe the biggest change of all in the Prep community is the Integrated Physics and Chemistry to Biology freshmen class change. Last year, students at Prep were informed about the difference in the freshmen science class. While most sophomores, juniors, and seniors took IPC, the class of 2022 is taking Honors Biology or Biology.

When asked her opinion on the change, Ella Anderson ’21 said, “It’s a positive change, they connect to each other which allows for more chances to take more challenging classes.”

The skills and concepts from IPC

more interesting material.”

With the new Physics requirement Prep become more similar with the other Jesuit high schools and their curriculum.

Because most sophomores were placed into Biology or Honors Biology, the freshmen will have more experienced students in their classes. Emi Nakata ‘22, a new student at Prep said that “It does help, for Bio, that there are upperclassmen, people with more experience.” When Gabriel Maggiore ’20 was asked if the freshmen will enjoy Biology more that IPC, he responded, “…absolutely, more interesting material.”

With the new Physics requirement Prep become more similar with the other Jesuit high schools and their curriculum.

Because most sophomores were placed into Biology or Honors Biology, the freshmen

will have more experienced students in their classes. Emi Nakata ‘22, a new student at Prep said that “It does help, for Bio, that there are upperclassmen, people with more experience.”

Ms. Alokolaro was an IPC teacher last year and when she was asked about the change and how it will impact the freshmen she said, “making the move allows us to ensure that everyone graduates with a full physics course and helps us avoid redundancies from people who came in with that curriculum from their grade school.”

There are many opportunities that the freshmen can now have because of the class. Erik Austin ’21 said that, “I think it’s good, it pushes students to learn more in the four years.”

has seen “all kinds of leadership potential in ful about what this class can bring to Prep in them—including the kind that’s willing to the upcoming years, speak up and be in front, and also the hard- The teachers here have great inworking, behind-thesight of what the “...a very fun and spirscenes kind.” class of 2022 is This class ited class who enjoy like in the classseems to have a wide room, but only felvariety of personality ...assemblies and parlow students can types and this shows in ticipating in sports...” truly give a sense their ability to lead in a on how the frosh variety of ways. Gon- Grace Brant ‘20 are outside of the zaga book club leader classroom and Mr. Butler that his first even how they are impression of this class at home. Siblings was quiet compared to past years but of 2 of two fantastic freshman, Grace Brant having “a lot of potential as leaders.”

20’ and Kate Shigo 20’ give there two sense Butler said that the frosh are adjusting nice- on the class of 2022. Brant states that she has ly “other than the occasional OneNote, or seen her sister Lauren and her fellow frosh technology snafu." He is curious and hope- have shown to be “a very fun and spirited

class who enjoy participating in classic Prep activities such as assemblies and participating in sports from soccer to swim team.”

Kate Shigo states that her sister Ella “has started to find her niche at Prep” although it has been difficult at times. Shigo states that although the class of 2022 has areas they need to improve on such as partaking in the cheers at football games and not completely taking over the halls she believes that this class has potential to pretty great things here at Prep.

So, although the class of 2022 may have some flaws, it seems as if this class contains the ability to be leaders here at Prep and truly put their mark on Seattle Prep.

Watch out Prep, the class of 2022 seems like the class to watch.

will be moved and integrated into other classes. “By starting freshmen in Biology/ Honors Biology we are better meeting the needs of our current student population, who are increasingly well prepared to study science.” Ms. Murphy stated, explaining how the change will be beneficial to the students in the long run.

Students are required to take a year of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Ms. Vickrey, who is new to the Prep Science Department this year talked about how, “It’s a subject that’s very conceptual...it’s a topic that students have a lot of common ground.”

Biology is a good basis for the fundamentals of science.

When Gabriel Maggiore ’20 was asked if the freshmen will enjoy Biology more that IPC, he responded, “…absolutely,

What’s New About the Class of ‘22?

MADDIE DEASY ‘20 Staff Writer

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t’s a new year which means a new bunch of small, scared, and smiley 14 and 15 years old have joined the Prep community. Each year the freshman classes have their common traits such as standing in large herds in inconvenient places or not knowing which side of the stairs is the right side to walk on, but the real question is what makes this freshman class special? What are the quirks and characteristics that will define this class here at Seattle Prep?

As a freshman Collegio teacher Ms. Dotsey has had an opportunity to see members of the class of 2022 every day since they walked into Prep on orientation in late August. Dotsey commented that she

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EDITORS: MADDIE DEASY ‘20 , GRACE WEIAND 20’ , SOPHIE JURION 20’

Into the Wild

Adventures Await Students in New Outdoors Club

QUINN LOSSE ‘19 Staff Writer

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tudents are able to express their interests and personal views in many different ways at Seattle Prep, one of the most popular being the clubs. Prep recently had their lunch club fair, where students can sign up to participate with a plethora of fun and creative opportunities. However, this year was different because of the addition of a new club: Outdoors Club.

The Outdoors Club was started by juniors Maya Ghali and Victoria Lange, who came up with the innovative idea before summer of this past school year. They felt the school was lacking a club that got everyone outside and moving, thus resulting in the proposal of the Outdoors Club. They both especially enjoy getting out and being adventurous, and thought that the Prep community could benefit from the addition. After going over the idea with Ms. White, they arrived back to school with the news that students had showed interest in the club and that it was approved with the help of Ms. Young as the faculty leader.

Lange hopes to bring Prep students together in an interactive manner that is different than any other club offered: “I often feel like people in Seattle take the scenery around them for granted so I wanted to give everyone at Prep and opportunity to enjoy it with their friends/classmates.”

One of Prep’s newest faculty members, Ms. Young, will take part in the club acting as the faculty. Young helped start an outdoors club at her previous school and loved what it did for the community. She came to Prep with the hopes of creating a similar program so that students can “get a

The Outdoors Club members pose for a photo on their first weekend hike. The club seeks to appreciate the outdoors in a low-commitment setting. taste of what our great state has to offer.”

The two student leaders hope to create fun experiences for the future of their club where students can appreciate the outdoors in a multitude of ways like hiking, walking dogs, or doing yoga. Ghali and Lange haven’t set the monthly plans yet for the activities because they want to hear

ideas from the club members, making sure the interests of everyone are recognized.

Ghali predicts that it will be “very relaxing and a low commitment club” that is “solely focused on enjoying the Pacific Northwest and getting closer as a community.”

Lange urges anyone with a stress-

ful schedule to join in on the outdoor activities outside of school hours and “maybe see some cool places you haven’t seen before.”

Ghali and Lange are very excited to see what the future holds for the club and can’t wait to adventure outside with their classmates.

said, “I read one full book, then 10 pages of the other.”

Another student added, “I read the book we were tested on and then googled the discussion book.”

Others at Prep don’t mind the summer reading and appreciate how it exposes them to new reading material and is a more relaxed assignment. Senior Allison Kearney said, “personally I tend to enjoy the summer reading books more than school books because I have more time to read them at my own pace.”

However, it seems as though the

majority of Prep students don’t have the same attitude. Kearney also added that, “I for sure think I’m in the minority when I say I don’t mind summer reading.”

A survey on Seattle Prep’s Instagram account revealed that of those who participated in, only 68% read the books, and 58% of those people read them during the summer. Also, of those participants, 72% agreed that summer reading makes them like reading in general less. This poll also received many student responses on how to improve the assignment. Suggestions included only having graded discussions, let-

ting students choose their own books to read and ending the assignment completely to let students decide what they want to read, when.

While there is value in having a little bit of “summer homework” to keep students engaged in the thought of school, it may be time to reassess the current method Prep uses. If even a few changes were made to the assignment, or student suggestions were taken into consideration, it could make summer reading a whole lot more enjoyable for many.

Is Summer Reading in Need of a Refresh?

KATE LEAHY ‘19 Editor-in-Chief

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hen asked about the highlight of their summers, Prep students will almost never say it was the summer reading. Whether it’s the books, the test, the discussions, or the idea of homework on a break, students have lots of input on just why this assignment is usually so unpopular.

While some students do the assignment during the summer, many kids around campus are often found expressing their strategy to getting their work done while still enjoying their summer. One student

Students and Teachers Share Favorite Fall Activities

NATALIE NOWAK ‘21 Staff Writer

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ust a few weeks ago, students were swimming at the lake, driving with the car windows down, and wearing shorts and tank tops; recently students are back in school, participating in fall sports, and enjoying all their favorite fall activities.

Señor Café shares that “The change of the seasons doesn't mean the end; it signifies the beginning of a new one.”

While the sun is fading, and rain is coming into full effect, Prep teacher Señor Café doesn’t let the weather stop him from running around, literally. Just a couple weekends ago Café participated in an Oregon marathon, and he describes how, “It poured rain almost the whole race, but I loved it.”

Now that summer swimming, ten- new season of traditions outside of school. nis, and fishing are over that means fall When many students think of fall, they will sports can officially begin. Fall sports are think of traditional activities like “going many students favorite to the pumpkin part of the fall season be- “The change seasons patch and baking cause they provide a social says doesn’t mean the end; cookies,” and yet, competitive atmoSenior Lily Tedsphere to the beginning of it signifies the beginers. school. Sophomore Luke

In Seattle, a ning of a new one” Wilson views fall sports fall activity that as a time to better himself is often anticiand bond with teammates. Senor Cafe pated all year is Wilson shares how he enthe Washington joys the competitive vibe State Fair. The and feels that these fall sports, “ S e t fair is a fall favorite because of the rides, us up for the rest of the year by making us games, and of course the delicious food. compete on the field, and in the classroom.” Freshman Lauren Brant shares, “I love go However, fall isn’t just about the ing to the fair, it’s an annual thing which start of school and sports; it also marks a makes it more special and I look forward to

it every fall.”

Bella Metcalf, a senior, says her favorite fall activity is homecoming week.

Fall, for students, is often a season that can mark a fresh start because it is the beginning of school. To embrace their school spirit, students take homecoming theme days very seriously and go all out to show their panther pride. Metcalf adds, “The community of students representing Prep by going all out for theme days is one of the reasons I look forward to homecoming, and it’s one of my favorite weeks in fall.”

Although it can be sad to say goodbye to summer sun and relaxation, the fall festivities, like fall sports, seasonal traditions, the fair, and homecoming can make fall one of the most exciting and eventful times of the year.

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EDITORS: CAROLINE CASEY ‘21, PAIGE STANLEY ‘21

October 12, 2018

Regular Ramen or Brand New Burrito Bowl?

CAROLINE CASEY ‘21 Staff Writer

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y far the biggest change at Seattle Prep for the 2018-19 school year must be the switch from ramen to burrito bowls. Out with the old, and in with the new, ramen was so last year.

Burrito bowls are the new feature from the Smith Cafeteria where students can build their own burrito bowl from the variety of toppings available, very similar to Chipotle. Sophomore Alex Battle said, “It is a healthy option that is really good” and, “It tastes like it is gourmet.”

From most of the students at Seattle Prep, the burrito bowls are definitely better than ramen was. Kenyetta Carter, Executive Chef of the Smith Cafeteria, said

that the burrito bowls have been success- could fulfill that need.” ful thus far and that the amount of people For students that are always runusing this option opposed to the ramen has ning low on lunch money, burrito bowls are increased.

Carter a good option because said, “I counted the “I looked at the sales from the price is lower than first week at 65 a day ramen. This is bein burrito bowls, and the Ramen bar last year and cause the ingredients ramen was 20-25 per of the Burrito Bowls day.” such as beans, cheese, decided we could do better...” and rice are less ex According to Carter, the Cafe pensive than the speswitched from the Chef Carter cialized ingredients of Ramen to Burrito Ramen such as kim Bowls because, “I chi, bok choy, and looked at the sales from the Ramen bar shoulder bacon. for the year and decided we could do bet- As for more of the students that ter, also at the end of the year survey I sent have had the burrito bowls, Gustavo Romeout, a few people asked for ro’21 said, “I really like the burrito bowl bemore “Taco” days and I thought that I cause you can pick how much you want and

of what.”

Another burrito bowl lover, 10th grader Cate McNett, describes how there is a good selection of toppings and that she will be going to get burrito bowls a lot more in the future 2018-19 school year. She also says, “If one thing could be added, it should be guacamole.”

The last few pieces of advice Carter added, “Don’t forget we also have a smaller bowl available and that with either the Salad, Pasta, or Burrito Bar you can take a free side found on the entrée side of the line...

If you like taco days and want something a little less messy or want to try something different, you should get a burrito bowl.”

The burrito bowls are not here to mess around, goodbye ramen, hello burrito bowls.

Panther Pack: A bridge between athletes and Students

PAIGE STANLEY ‘21 Staff Writer

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believe that we will win, I believe that we will win!” The cheer erupted over the student section as the football team scored another touchdown.

This is a common cheer led by Prep’s Panther Pack at football games that encourages students to stand up and show their Panther Pride. The Panther Pack goes out as much as possible, especially on Friday nights, to support their fellow Panthers, rain or shine. From football to volleyball games, the members of Panther Pack are excited to attend, lead the cheers, and show their school spirit.

As representatives of the school, students wonder whether it is a worthwhile time commitment to join the Panther Pack stacked up against homework and other extracurricular activities. Although, many argue that it requires a lot of time and creativity in order to prepare a script for cheers, make signs and attend as many games as possible. The Pack creates a strong bond between the athletes and student body.

Senior Panther Pack member, Maria Phillip explains, “Joining is a great

way to support fellow Panthers, lead others in showing school spirit, and have fun with your friends outside of school work.”

Despite the hard work and commitment that Prep brings, students agree that showing school spirit makes all the hard work worthwhile. Sophomore quarterback, Jake Sype, says “It’s nice to hear the fans cheering the team and I on. It makes it easier to play harder and have the support that they know you are playing hard. “

As an athlete on the field during the games, Sype welcomes the cheers from the stands and thinks it shows all the Prep spirit. Phillip adds about tennis matches, “I like to see students at the matches supporting me because it shows that they care about us and are proud to support our school.”

The Panther Pack encourages all grades to participate in the cheers, not only to show school spirit, but to show Prep athletes that students are proud to support them. Juniors and seniors can join Panther Pack by submitting an application at the beginning of the year, which is highly recommended by students and staff.

Panther Pack brings out the best in the Prep community, giving non-athletes an active way to participate and connect with

Photo: Kate Leahy ‘19 From left to right: Lauren O’Donnell, Lindsey Medved, Katarina Conces, Olivia Leff and Jack Moffit ‘19 fire up the student section at a football game. their school. Similarly, athletes agree that Panther Pack gives them encouragement to do their best and gives Prep teams the competitive edge to help win games. When asked what Panther Pack shows about the Prep community, Panther Pack moderator, Ms. White says “You are showing that

you support your friends and classmates.

Prep shows other schools how to support our athletes in a respectful way, by staying positive.”

Creativity and Confidence are Key Back to School Fashion Tips

Photo:Lilly Thompson ‘19 Georgia Stolpman ‘21 and Jackson Dankers ‘19 show off their fall looks.

CLARA MALONE ‘21 Staff Writer

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t Seattle Prep, fashion is shown through many students in “basic” or “trendy” styles on campus.

To Georgia Stolpman ’21, Urban Outfitters and thrift stores are hots spots

to find this year’s trends. She says that freshmen who want to express themselves through their clothes should “have confidence in your style and your clothes, don’t ever be afraid of being too much or too little, never restrict yourself from wearing certain styles or looks.”

Freshman should also “start your own trends. If you are really interested in fashion and care about what you wear, then do some research. It doesn’t matter if nobody else at Prep has it, trends have to come from somewhere,” says Jackson Dankers ’19 about freshmen in finding their own style.

This advice can help not just freshmen, but any students at Prep who are scared of wearing what they want or being judged for their clothes. Fashion can be used for self-expression which teens sometimes have trouble showing. “Fashion is also an outlet for creativity, it is a way to express yourself. I think that what a person wears can say a lot about their personality. For me, I try to wear things that reflect my personality and who I am.” says Dankers.

Fashion at Prep isn’t just restricted to the students, according to Stolpman, “Ms. Young, Ms. Boyle, Ms. Ford, Ms. Dold, and Mr. Chism always stay on top of the fashion game. They serve looks every day.” Another fashion forward teacher is Mrs. Goodwin.

“Her outfits are usually very sophisticated and I think it shows that she really cares about what she wears and takes pride in it” says Dankers of Mrs. Goodwin.

As well as fashion do’s, you

should also be aware of fashion don’ts.

Stolpman says, “One fashion trend at Prep I would chose to get rid of is 100% Brandy Melville. I don’t think that their clothing is anything bad in any case. Yet, I do think that a lot of their products are overpriced, undersized (As a lot of the clothing only comes in one size, giving a negative effect on body image), and unexpressive. I do think they sell cute clothes, but I also think those clothes can limit the impact of your style.”

She explains how Brandy Melville can be uncreative because the store can lack variety in both style and sizes. Another fashion don’t can be basic down coats.

“North Face and Patagonia jackets. I get that they’re warm and are good for Seattle weather, but I don’t like when someone just throws one on over any outfit and considers it complete. I see hundreds of them every day and there is just nothing special about them,” says Dankers of these warm fall coats.

Seattle Prep is a place where it can sometimes be hard to express yourself in the sea of Brandy Melville and North Face jackets. With these tips, students and faculty can find a way to show off their own styles in their own unique ways.

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n America’s current situation regarding school shootings it is more important than ever that extensive measures are taken to ensure the safety of students around the country. Although it is unfortunate, the truth is that school shootings have begun to grow prevalent in the nation. There are many roots of the problem such as mental healthcare or lack thereof, as well as gun control laws that are possibly in need of reform. Unfortunately, the reality is that changes in these areas will not likely arrive soon enough for several reasons, leaving the lives of students in jeopardy.

However, while our country struggles to come to an agreement on how to solve the issue of school safety, individual schools can take certain measures to reduce risk. As students may have noticed, Seattle Prep has begun to further consider the safety of students.

Mr. Burks, campus security officer and parking enforcement at Seattle Prep offered some information regarding how the school plans to protect the campus, and the reasoning behind some of those tactics. A main question posed by many students this year: why lock 4th floor door of AMH, while many other doors are unlocked. Mr. Burks explained that “nobody is keeping an eye on it.”

However, that leaves many students wondering why none of the other doors are locked. Mr. Burks also listed the backfield entry to McDonnell, and the roadside entry to Ignatius as locked. While no single en-

tity makes these security decisions, Burks mentioned, decisions and solutions are “run through a bunch of folks” and that some security advisers came to the school in order to point out potential safety flaws regarding the school’s layout.

As many students may recall, last year, members of Seattle Police Department were spotted on campus on various occasions. Burks stated that unlike several public schools, we don’t have any police officers on campus. Burks optimistically pointed out, through the meetings, the staff hoped to “get more friendly” with the police department in case of an emergency.

Despite causing time delays while transitioning in and out of classes, it is important to remember that Seattle Prep makes all decisions in the best interests of the students. What is more important, a minor delay in arriving at the next class, or potentially saving student lives?

Aside from implementing these safety features on our campus, it is vital that our faculty and students are aware of them in order to ensure optimal safety conditions for those learning and working at Seattle Prep.

We live in a society where going to school holds danger, and until that changes, and the possibility of a threat must be on the minds of students. While it would be reassuring to say that there is no risk or threat to Seattle Prep, it has to be taken into account.

At Seattle Prep our goal is to have such great safety conditions that they need not cross our mind.

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o Kadenacy is a seventeen-year-old from Los Angeles, California. It was lunchtime and he was sitting in a classroom on the third floor of his school, CHAMPS Charter School, with friends and a teacher enjoying lunch. Suddenly, he heard a voice over the intercom telling the students and teachers to go into lockdown. Kadenacy immediately sprang into action barricading the door, calming everyone down, and scouring social media for any clue as to what was happening. He checked his phone and saw panicked texts and posts from his friends saying there had been a school shooting.

Children and teenagers in American schools are faced with a threat that no other generation has even had to fathom. In just 2018 there have been at least 270 mass shootings and that tally grows on the daily.

Because of this epidemic, kids are forced to worry about how to protect their lives from gunfire instead of worrying about who is asking who to prom.

While it is devastating that schools need to be prepared in case of a school shooting, a rapidly increasing number of students are finding themselves in similar situations to Mo. This is why it is vital for the Seattle Prep community to be prepared and know what to do in case of a school shooting or other emergen-

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Stay calm- In an emergency situation, it is very easy to panic but it is imperative to stay calm, quiet, and rational so you know what to do or can be ready for information on what to do.

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Find safety- If you are in a hallway go to the nearest classroom. Lock and barricade the door and close the blinds on the doors and windows. Situate in the back of the classroom and sit down so as not to be in the line of fire.

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Don’t put yourself or others in danger- It is better to stay hidden and safe than to try to leave the safe place before told it is okay to do so.

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you need to talk. It is important to talk about your experience and emotions so that you can get that closure that you need regarding the situation and how it affected you.

Going forward it is important to remember that knowledge is power. “What will save lives in the long run is making sure students and teachers are prepared and know what to do” Kadenacy said.

To learn more about what happened at Mo’s school, read this news story https:// abc7.com/van-nuys-school-employee-student-shot-outside-campus/4295622/ In case of an emergency call 911. You can now text 911 but this is only available in certain locations around the country. If you have an iPhone you can silently call the police by pressing the power button 5 times quickly.

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To find out more about how to prepare for emergency situations and school shootings in particular visit https://www.ready.gov/active-shooter To learn more about and to support the March for Our Lives movement that fights against school shootings visit https://marchforourlives.com/ To contact the Crisis Hotline call: 1 (800) 273-8255 or text: “ANSWER” to 839863

Prep Campus Safety Differs from Carolina Schools

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eattle Prep is a small community with only about 720 students and located in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood on Capitol Hill. Despite this safe neighborhood, Prep, like other schools, has increased security recently.

Mr. Chism and Mr. Burks, our campus security monitors, interact and supervise students while moving from the multiple school buildings and outside areas during school hours, after school activities and evening events. They make use of the campus surveillance cameras, in between patrols, to watch activity throughout campus. They approach any unknown person who is not wearing a visitor’s badge, verify the appropriateness of the person’s presence on campus, and then assist the visitor in registering through the customary process.

Prep’s intruder safety protocols are quite different than the two publics schools, Wren High and North Charleston High, in

South Carolina where our new mathematics teacher at Seattle Prep, Ms. Young, taught for the past 10 years. At both South Carolina schools, students and guests enter through the front door of the school, which was a huge change because both schools had several doors that opened to the exterior. Students and staff are always required to wear IDs on their necks, and students would receive detention if they did not wear them.

Another difference between Prep and NCHS is the presence of police officers.

At NCHS, because the school is in a highcrime area, a police officer, rather than a faculty security monitor, patrols on campus at all times.

According to Young, “over the ten years I taught in SC, the security measures changed a lot because of happenings in the news. The biggest change was the active shooter response.” ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training provided Young’s previous schools with a proactive plan to handle an active shooter event.

“After the school shootings in the

news, all schools in South Carolina were required to re-train staff and students on how to respond. Formerly, we were told to turn off the lights, lock the doors, and silence everyone. The principal would give a “Code Red” and be very cryptic of what was happening” said Young.

“...being able to have order and quiet could make a difference.”

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After researchers examined multiple school shootings, the staff was trained to react differently in certain scenarios, for instance, if teachers could get students out of the building, they were asked to do so. In multiple studies, active shooter prevention expert Chris Gollneck discovered that most acci-

dents occurred due to the students attempting to hide.

Young said “Also, the principal would be very direct over the intercom and give as much information as possible instead of trying to talk in “coded language.”

Under stressful situations, school faculty members and students may not be able to effectively interpret the codes.

At Seattle Prep, Ms. Young was impressed by the silent fire drill, which was a first for her, “I think it is such a great idea because in a situation like a fire or earthquake, being able to have order and quiet could make a difference in the safety of students.”

In the years after the Columbine High School shooting in 1999, national statistics show that the majority of public schools have been locking and monitoring their single-entry point door and using security cameras, but relatively few schools have added metal detectors. They also have a written plan what to do in an event of a shooting and drilled students using the plan.

Many communities have asked to

bring in more police into schools, but civil rights groups believe that police in schools make safety worse for children due to the possible increase of severe discipline for minor infractions.

Most importantly, schools need to create an environment where students feel safe to share information. On weekends and after school hours, many of the students and staff and have noticed strangers who walk on campus. All Seattle Prep students need to be aware of new faces on campus and report any suspicious strangers on campus to administrators. In the neighborhood, it is best to walk to cars with a friend after school and during the evenings while avoiding secluded areas inside Interlaken Park even during daylight hours.

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rep students have noticed new safety features all over campus. The Panther talked to Dean of Students Mr. Stearns to get the scoop about these changes.

Generally, Prep is a very secure school, and has strict protocol to prevent any possible threats. One particularly controversial change is the closure of the fourth floor door to AMH. The result is a mass of students clogging the walkway outside the entrance to Adelphia.

“We keep all of the doors that are facing the plaza unlocked during school hours, and all doors on the outside of the buildings locked during school hours. The fourth-floor door was a sort-of gray area that we decided to make a change to this year” said Stearns.

Students are concerned about how this line to get in the building will work out during the colder, rainier months. Kellie Sommerville, ‘20 said “I am not looking forward to having to stand outside in the pouring rain trying to get to my class. I hope we can figure out a solution!”

Many students are wary of this inconvenience and feel like it is a waste of time during the school day.

The motivation for these changes was based on a constant goal of keeping Prep as safe as possible. The school brought in an outside auditor to check out the state of safety around campus.

Teachers undergo training each year to reach consensus on how to best manage student safety at Prep. Mr. Stearns gives a presentation to make sure that all teachers are on the same page for lockdown, earthquake, and fire safety.

So what is the biggest takeaway according to Mr. Stearns? “Prep is a very safe school for students emotionally, because of positive student-teacher connections. It’s very important that students understand to say something if they see something.”

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“Students that feel cared for, valued, and loved and adults on campus that do their jobs...”

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“Knowing that Stearns, Burks, Chism, and other teachers are watching out for the school.”

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“The people who make the environment feel peaceful” -Julian Bransier ‘21

“A safe and loving community. Prep does this really well.”

-Leigh Jensen & Wanjiku Hopps ‘20

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AP Studio Art Students Show Great Promise for the Future

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hy take AP Studio Art? Is it to try to impress a college admissions office, or is art a passion that students are willing to work hard to make a dream possible? The Seattle Prep AP Studio Art senior students are excited to express their creative outlets in a high-intensive setting. The Advanced Placement, run by the College Board, offers college credit for those who pass the exam in May. Ms. Dold explains the aspects about AP Studio art that make the class more college level, “It is more about independent work where students are picking different topics to explore using new mediums. Students are coming up to describe an idea using themes such as balance and repetition.”

The AP Studio Art class is rigorous, students must overcome the obstacle of producing numerous quality artwork.

In addition, time is a factor in AP courses because students must create three projects a month with deadlines. Lulu Dawson ’19 believes AP Studio Art will be worth it in the long-run, “I’ve been working for media outlets taking concert photos since I was a freshman, and I love it to death. So, having a class where I can focus on photography and try new things with it for school credit is a dream.”

As the seniors are preparing for college, AP courses can provide a segue for college acceptance and credit. Dawson is

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his fall, Baker Street is coming to debut at Prep! Detective team, Sherlock Holmes (played by Dominic Ferro) and John Watson (played by Tom Robinson), will be taking center stage in the Healy Chapel theater in October and November.

“The Hounds of Baskerville” is a mysterious thriller originally written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. As one of his most famous works, it has been adapted into scripts for tv shows and plays, one of which will be performed this fall.

Mr. Othman, the leader and director of the theater program here at Prep,

confident that the AP course will push her in new ways. She said, “in the past, I’ve fallen in holes a lot where the only photos I’m taking or working on are concert photos, and nothing else. So, AP Studio Art has pushed me outside my comfort zone a lot in terms of what I’m taking photos of and what I’m doing with them. I’m so used to taking photos of people doing exciting things that’s it’s a real challenge for me to just take landscape or architecture photos that I’m proud of, but this class has given me the motivation to explore that more.”

Mia Griff ’19 discussed how Studio Art required her to think outside the box, “Before Studio Art, I rarely manipulated my photos in photoshop to create edits and designs. Now I have been using photoshop more often, so this has been a challenge for me to learn how to use the software, but it has also been fun to be able to create new things I haven’t been able to make before.”

Ms. Dold is amazed by her student’s hard work and passion, “I find inspiration all the time from my students’ creativity. I’m creating a print right now that was inspired from my last printmaking class. In terms of creativity, teaching is gift.”

A portfolio could be a hook in student’s college applications and AP Studio Art allows for students to really broaden their creativity and focus on their skills.

Dawson described her aspirations, “photography is my main focus in AP Studio art,

Photo: MOSES KENT Senior Maria Philip focuses on cutting out stencils for her screenprint in Ms. Dold’s AP Studio Art class. and I might minor in that, but I’m looking work they accomplished and ready to take more at pursuing a music industry/business on any challenge in the future. degree.”

By the end of the school year, the students will probably feel very proud of the

Sherlock Takes Center Stage

could not be more excited to share this rendition with the Prep community.

When asked about the plot of the play, Othman reveals little: “This story revolves around Sherlock Holmes, a mastermind detective. He is quirky, eccentric, thinks outside the box, and works independently as he tries to solve the murder in Baskerville hall with his partner in crime, Dr. Watson. The play is a modernized version of the original story, meaning it is very episodic, doesn’t have a lot of long speeches, has a more modern vibe, and incorporates elements of comedy. It is a great high school show, and Sherlock stories are so fun!”

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Prep’s Sherlock will be captivating and funny, however it will also be easy to follow and acted out by the talented Prep students.

Students share Mr. Othman’s excitement about this mysterious story. This year, there was a huge turnout at auditions, and talent was not lacking. “I’m always amazed about the incredible talent and passion that the students portray each year.”

Among this artful group are Jane Broderson ‘21, Dario Wood ’21 and Sophie Walters ’22, all three of whom are making their Healy Chapel Theater stage debut.

There are 23 roles in the show with some students playing one character while others play two or three. Wyatt Del Valle ‘20 is excited for his role of playing the hound

at Baskerville and double as Dr. McCann, “I cannot wait to howl on stage. I’m going to blow everyone’s minds!” In addition, students are given the opportunity to be a stage crew member responsible for either light and sound, hair and makeup, or costumes.

Tickets for The Hounds of Baskerville are on sale on Brown Paper Tickets, and opening night is Friday, October 26th.

The show runs through Saturday, November 3rd, giving Sherlock fans plenty of opportunities to come and view this year’s fall play.

With an incredible plot, cast, and director, you wouldn’t want to miss this one!

characters in the same universe, “Searching” follows as a concerned father investigates moments throughout the web to solve his daughter’s disappearance. All these except for “Friend Request”, were produced

by Timur Bekmambetov, who was the first to say his creations were a new genre. This new change in style shows how new film genres are not only being made, but that they evolve in order to stick with the times and be popular.

With the evergrowing dependence on electronics, this genre is a perfect example for trying to fit in and be original and p o p u l a r in modern day society. This new genre is a reflection on how today’s modern society is based around screens, and how some tragedy’s can even take place online, such as cyberbullying, but these movies take the dangers of the internet to the next level.

While future films of this genre might not use the internet as a horror device,

such as “Searching”, which is more useful than it is used to harm the main character, it is interesting to see this new side of technology we all know and love.

But this is not the only new genre to try and captivate new audiences, this can also be seen with the creation of the disaster film genre, where the whole conflict, and plot revolves around some kind of disaster.

This film genre was created based off four popular disaster films made in the 70’s. These films were Airport, made in 1970, and portrays a suicide bomber attempting to blow up a Boeing 707, “The Poseidon Adventure,” made in 1972, follows the characters as they try and escape the SS Poseidon which capsized from a tsunami. The other two founding movies were, Earthquake, made in 1974, conveys the story of survivors in now destroyed Los Angeles, and last but not least “Towering Inferno,” made in

1974, it is similar to 2018’s Skyscraper, and follows the story of the world’s largest tower’s opening, and a horrible fire that begins inside. All of these films had a part in starting the disaster genre and shows how new genres will be created to maintain public appeal. This genre is still having new movies produced, as seen with Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson’s latest hits, “Skyscraper” and “San Andreas.” With new genres appearing every forty years or so, only time will tell the newest genre to come, and how it will affect the filming industry, as a whole. Films are changing and are becoming new and original, but like all movies, are stuck in the endless cycle of trying to keep up with the present cliques and trends.

All these genre advancements, in style and structure, are only the tip of the iceberg in film’s long evolution that will continue as long as movies are made. Which makes it all better to see these movies, and their changes that come with them. So, go out there and grab a bucket of popcorn, because you can see movies evolve right before your eyes.

Film’s Eternal Evolution to Stay Modern and Relatable

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ragedy, death, conflict and drama!

These are some things seen in most modern-day action movies. But this was not always true. New genres have been born, old genres have been forgotten. Over the span of 210 years, many great producers have attempted to make something new and original to change movie making and engage audiences.

This spirit of innovation is seen nowadays in what is considered by some to be the newest genre; the concept that an entire plot can be told through a computer screen.

This new style can be seen in “Unfriended”, in which the whole movie takes places in a Skype chat between friends, “Friend Request,” plot was shown mainly through Facebook was the second movie to follow this style but is a poor adaption of this genre, seen with Rotten Tomatoes 17%. More movies that are in this new genre also include “Unfriended: Dark web”, through the use of computer Apps, and the sequel that follows different

“This spirit of innovation is seen nowadays in what is considered by some to be the newest genre”

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ever, grew up on Miller’s music. Talking to the Seattle Prep student body makes it evident that the bulk of his work predates eptember 7th marked yet another trag- the musical interest of most high school stuic day for the hip-hop community as dents, yet his loss has caused many young Malcolm McCormick, better known people to look back on his career and exby his stage name Mac Miller, was discov- plore his work. ered dead in his Los Angeles home from an “Looking back, you could see apparent overdose. something was wrong… People only really

Miller was known for his passion saw what he was about once he was gone.” and creativity, constantly evolving through- Says Yale Bonnet ’20. “He was evolving out his tragically short career. Miller’s style as an artist…” stated Ben De La Cruz ’19 brought together a variety of influences and “Regardless of how you feel about him, his death was followed by an outpouring of you never want to see someone like that kind words from the rap community. go.”

“These artists are trying to reach Alumni Service out for help through Core member Mr. “...you could see something their music,” remarks Hanson recalled goSam Kratz ’19 “but was wrong...people only reing through high people don’t recog- ally saw what he was about school while Millnize that until they’re when he was gone.” er’s music received dead.” more attention “I

Headlines rewas never a big folYale Bonnet ‘20 porting the deaths of lower of him… but rappers are becoming hearing the news, I all too familiar. This was so surprised.” is only one instance from a handful Senior Matt Wieck reflected that of cases this year of hip-hop artists dy- “It’s sad that it took his death for his recent ing from overdoses. However, none of the album to rise to the top of the charts.” other recently deceased rap-stars found the Dozens of celebrities and thoulongevity in their musical careers as that of sands of dedicated fans have also come forMcCormick. ward in recent weeks, commending Miller’s

At the age of 26, Mac Miller had character and sharing how their lives were been releasing albums for 11 years. “It changed by his music. ‘Gone but never forcaused me to look back on my childhood,” gotten,’ Mac Miller will continue to live on says Niko Trifunovic ’19, “when I was little in memory through his music. my brother took my iPod and downloaded some Mac Miller and I bumped it from 5th grade on.”

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Musical Tragedies: is page is dedicated to Mac Miller, Aretha Frankiln, and all of the other artists who have lost their lives. We appreciate their work and will always remember their accomplishments.

A Tribute to The Queen of Soul JOE ROBINSON ‘20 Social Media Editor

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Photo: Atlantic Records[Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, passed away in August 2018. Franklin’s musical style, inspired by her upbringing in the church, gained her tremendous amounts of fans in her lifetime.

escribed as the “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin had a voice that could not be missed. Her intensely melodic voice and deep passion in her music gave her a voice that rang across the country and made ripples in the social segregation and tension of her time.

On August 16, 2018, Franklin passed at the age of 76 due to Pancreatic cancer. However, her voice rings as loud today through her impact on the integration of black culture into a white America as it did at the peak of her career.

Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 to a family of gospel, with her father being the renowned Rev. C.L. Franklin.

Growing up, she was surrounded by major influences on Gospel music, such as Sam Cooke and Mahalia Jackson, all visiting to see her father. With her mother being a pianist, her life largely revolved around music.

Releasing her first album at the age of 14, titled Songs of Faith, Franklin was bound for an illustrious career in Gospel music.

However, she chose an alternate path. Following in the footsteps of artist Sam Cooke, she took a veer towards pop music.

Her career continued to grow in secular music, but initially had trouble with her first record company, Columbia. She struggled for popularity, but, as said by label executive John H. Hammond, her past roots of gospel were stifled, and she was not able to express such roots properly. It was her transfer to Atlantic records in 1967 that lit the fire to her career. She was thus given the freedom to express her Gospel roots, and her career flourished. Through her music, she was able to infuse elements

of her childhood, filled with music that defined much of African American culture at that time, and “threw back the curtain that had been segregation and showed the rest of America how black America took its joy” according to Thulani Davis, an African American studies scholar, on NPR.

However, she was not the first to achieve this, with artists such as Sam Cooke doing similar before her. According to Davis, what made Franklin unique was its relevance.

“It had to do with her taste in what songs to do, her sense of what time it was.

The songs that she did in '67, '68 became anthems for all of us and for successive populations that were in the middle of sort of mobilizing themselves at that time” said Davis.

This is shown best through Franklin’s most popular song, “Respect”, which topped charts after its release.

From Franklin’s own autobiography she writes, “It was the need of the nation, the need of the average man and woman in the street, the businessman, the mother, the fireman, the teacher — everyone wanted respect.”

It was through this that Franklin began to represent something larger than her soulful voice, she began to represent a new opportunity to integrate black culture into the white world. Her Gospel roots and upbringings not only shaped her career, but it began to trickle its way into mainstream society, now keeping the influence alive through artists such as Elton John, John Legend, and Mariah Carey, all of which are open about the deep influence Franklin had on their work. It is through this that Aretha Franklin sings on.

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EDITOR: OWEN HENDRICKS ‘19

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his year, the Seattle Prep Panther will feature one student each month based on outstanding character and achievements in academics, co-curriculars, or elsewhere. These students will be nominated by teachers, peers or leaders. If you are interested in nominating a classmate, teammate, or student, look for individuals who bring something special to their work every day.

The Panther bases their definition of heroism on the principles of Jesuit education and the phrase “men and women for others.” Keeping this definition in mind, the Panther seeks to profile students at Seattle Prep who have demonstrated the characteristics of the Grad at Grad.

Photo courtesy of Seattle Prep Yearbook.

Helena Reischling ‘19 fights off a Lakeside defender. Reischling will continue her soccer career at the University of Washington next season.

To nominate a hero, please email your nomination to seapreppanther@seaprep.org

Prep’s Class of ‘19 Sports Commits Seek Next Challenge KATARINA CONCES ‘19 Staff Writer

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he class of 2019 is full of talented, athletic people and a select few of this special class are considering committing or have already committed to schools for athletics. Some of these amazing athletes are Helena Reischling, Bea Franklin, Jack Moffitt, Matt Wieck, Niko Trifunovic and Max Heid. Franklin ‘19 has committed to the University of Norte Dame for soccer, Reischling ‘19 has committed to the University of Washington for soccer and the rest are testing the waters, waiting for offers.

Reischling ‘19 tells of her experience. “Soccer, to begin with, starts at an early age. Most girls are committed by their sophomore or junior year of high school. I started the process at the end of my freshmen year. As sophomore year was approach-

ing I became stressed. I started to reach out to all the colleges I believed I could play soccer at. Playing at the University of Washington had always been a dream of mine. I emailed several schools about upcoming tournaments I would participate in; schools became reaching out to my coach as it is not NCAA rules to verbally reach out to me via phone/email/ text etc. The University of Washington showed interest as well as a few other schools. I toured seven schools before I fell in love with the University of Washington.”

Reischling added about the visiting and recruitment process “I went on my unofficial visit and they offered me a spot on their 2019 recruiting class. Throughout my sophomore year I had to continually reach out to the coaches as I was still not able to officially commit.”

The long process turned more real early last school year, Reischling said “September 1 of my junior year they were now able to contact me. Anytime the US hosts ID camps I go. I email them my schedule for games and showcases for them to attend. I went on my official on September 28 where I met all the recruits in my class and my future teammates.”

Reischling ‘19 is very excited for what is to come with her soccer career.

On the other hand, Moffitt ’19 recently visited Gonzaga University, however, he is waiting for mid-October to find out more about offers for baseball.

Wieck ‘19 is not sure yet where he is committing for football, however, he currently has an offer from Whittier College and is continually talking to the University of Redlands. Trifunovic ’19 is talking to a

couple schools right now including Whitman College, Claremont McKenna College, University of California San Diego, University of Redlands, and a couple others for basketball.

Max Heid ’19 hasn’t officially committed yet anywhere and cannot until October 26 however, he says it looks like he will be committing to the University of Washington. He is meeting with coaches to talk about signing soon for crew.

These are just some of the few students that are dedicating their lives to the sports they love and are excited to pursue their dreams connected with them.

Legacy Players from the Class of 2018 WILL THOMPSON ‘21 Staff Writer

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egacy is a concept that is constantly thrown around in Prep sports and academics. The term is so broad that sometimes it is hard to figure out what is legacy and what is not. At Prep, athletic legacy is the passing down of exemplary leadership and hard work. The class of 2018’s athletes left some incredible and substantial legacies on Prep sports.

The graduating class saw some remarkable athletes in all aspects of Prep sports. In football seniors like Brennan Holmes, Alex Flor, and Jaxon Woodward created lasting impacts on the field through hard work and devout leadership. When current captains Danny Bowers and Thomas Buckner were questioned about the legacy of the athletes they follow as captains, both shared the same answer; they talked about being inspired and challenged by the way the last captains led and built their

teams. Bowers said that, “Their focus on the team and the family they had been developing in Panther Pride Football is probably the most pivotal ideal [he] learned from them.”

Buckner hit on a note that summed up legacy as a standard that is passed down and improved upon throughout generations. He said, “These guys set a new standard for Prep athletics that was not only built on talent, but also on hard work.”

In 2018, the Girls’ Soccer team, saw devoted and hardworking players like Sophie Cooprider and Maegan Manning leading their teams to a successful season through strong leadership. Current team captain, Mackenzie Floyd, said, “They were always confident and welcoming. I think they brought the team together with these characteristics on and off the field.”

It is evident that the graduating class not only were leaders on the field, but in social and academic aspects within the team. Legacy is incredibly important, and a

Photo Courtesy of Seattle Prep Athletics Department Legacy players from the class of 2018 Jaxon Woodward, Taylor Nielsen and Sophie Hirst signed to Division 1 teams last year. vital part of athletics at Seattle Prep.

Head Football Coach Aaron Maul, when questioned about the importance of legacy in his program, exclaimed that “Legacy is a huge pillar in our program. We coach and lead in a way that we want our athletes to do it better than it’s ever been

done before. The standard of excellence should increase each year and that is every classes opportunity to leave their footprints on this program forever.” It is clear, that the class of 2018’s athletes set a very high standard, one that will be tough to surmount by other classes in the years to come.

PREP SPORTS

EDITORS: HOBBS HEGEDUS ‘22 BENI JURION ‘22 WILL THOMPSON ‘21

11 October 12, 2018

Panther Fall Sports Prep for Playoffs OWEN HENDRICKS‘19 Staff Writer

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he Seattle Prep Fall Sports Season has just got underway, and the Panthers have already seen success on the gridiron, the greens, the pitch, the course, and on the court.

The Seattle Prep Varsity Football team kicked off their season by going 3-0 against non-conference opponents Carson Graham B.C., Redmond, and Roosevelt. Senior Captain Thomas Buckner said of the beginning of the Season, “It’s been great to start our season off 3-0 and seeing all the improvement that has occurred each week. However, now that we are entering conference play here in the coming week, we really can’t afford to dwell on our past victories.”

On Friday, September 21st the Panthers began conference play and despite losing their first three divisional games against Garfield, O’Dea, and Blanchet, the Panthers still can clinch a playoff bye if they can finish the regular season with a record of 2-1. Tonight, the Panthers have a road game against Eastside Catholic at 7:00 p.m., and on the following week the Panthers will face Rainier Beach which will be their Homecoming and Senior Night game.

On the pitch, the undefeated girls’ soccer team has found success against virtually all opponents.

Led by Notre Dame commit, Bea Franklin, and University of Washington commit Helena Reischling the Panthers boast talent and veteran leadership.

Franklin said, “The start of the season has been a blast and we have talent from every class and it’s been great to see all of us come together.”

The Girls soccer team will face divisional rivals Holy Names on October 16th and will cap off their regular season against Ballard on the 18th.

The Seattle Prep girls’ volleyball team has seen a lot of success out on the court, kicking off their season with a 9-3 record. The varsity volleyball team is composed of a balance of athletes from the sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes

Senior, Emma Jacobson, said, “We got great team chemistry and I think that has played a big role into the successes we’ve seen so far this season.”

On this upcoming Monday, October 15th, the girls will face divisional rivals Bishop Blanchet at Blanchet at 7 p.m.

On the greens the Seattle Prep golf team is off to a good start with a 5-3 record. The men’s team is led by Senior

captain Caleb Cochran and Senior J.R. Day.

Cochran who is 3rd in metro said of the season, “It’s been a great start to the season, but we’re going to need to pick it up a bit if we’re planning on making a playoff run.” The girls golf team is also off to a great start with a 6-1 record.

The team is led by Senior Emily Baldwin who birdied for the first time ever in her last match. Baldwin said of the season, “We’re off to a great start.” The girls golf team will face Bainbridge this Thursday and will enter into post season play in the following week.

The girls Swim and Dive team is currently 3-1 on the season thanks to strong performances from each grade level. After their first meet the girls had six District qualifying times and even more to Metros. Senior Ella Hill’s 200 IM time of 2:26.86 and freshman Bea Obaob’s 100 Back time of 1:03.36 qualified both the girls to Districts.

Prep’s three divers have also contributed big throughout the season.

In her first meet, Senior Kate Leahy scored a 239.50 on six dives. Sophomore Anastasia Greene and senior Hana Nakata have also represented the Panthers well on the board this year. The swim-

mers and divers are looking strong heading into the second half of the season and are looking to continue their streak of qualifying times and scores.

The Panthers boys and girl’s cross-country teams have taken off running at the start of their season with personal records being set and first place finishes being achieved. On September 15, 2018 the Men’s cross-country team under the direction of new head coach Andrew Walker, participated at the Steilacoom invite where Junior Cooper Klein set a 5k personal record at 16:43.

The girls cross country team has seen a lot of success this season placing second in their past two meets.

Senior Addie Weiss and Freshman Daniela Sekhar have been competing for the first-place spot on the team. Senior Addie Weiss final beat her personal record that she set her freshman year and told reporters, “It’s taken a lot of effort to break that record and I hope that I can get an even better time in this last month of XC.”

Continue to stay tuned to Panther athletics as many sports programs are finishing up their regular seasons and entering into post season play in the coming weeks.

Fans Dissapointed in Mariners Storm Sweeps Mystics to End of Season Performance Win Championship KELLEN CARR ‘20 Staff Writer

to lose.” But instead, fans have been left uttering to themselves “maybe next year.”

It’s getting old. The mood around en Griffey Jr., Edgar Martinez, the Mariners might best be summed up by Joey Cora, Jay Buhner, Ichiro Su- 2020 Will Holmes, who said, “I love my zuki… All names that are from the Mariners, but it is hard to watch them conlast time the Mariners were in the playoffs, stantly lose. Now when a M’s game is on that was 2001, which also happens to be the and I am driving I don’t listen to it on the longest current postseason drought in any radio, instead I listen to 92.5 or 93.93.”

Other fans have kept the hope and of the four major sports in the US ( MLB, still think that the upcoming seasons will be NFL, NBA, NHL).

It is no wonder that baseball is not popular good ones for Mariner fans.

“I mean, we got among the younger generation - no one “Only time will tell whether close this year, and likes watching a los- this belief will soon pay off, I really thought we had it. Unfortunately ing team. But, as loyal or if it will be a few years we just did not have Mariner fans watched enough in the tank to the Midsummer Clas- before they begin to win. really push forward sic, they found their and win. That hapteam 20 games over Andrew Graham ‘21 pens sometimes and .500, ten games up we will be back next on the A’s in the race for the AL’s second wildcard spot, and year.” ‘21 Andrew Graham said.

Only time will tell whether this beonly a handful of games back from first lief will soon pay off, or if it will be a few place in the division.

Well, true Mariner fans knew it would years before they begin to win. Win enough, not last. Many fans would not even speak anyway. But the lows make the highs that of the Mariners’ record because they didn’t much higher, right?

As a loyal Mariner fan, I am getwant to jinx the team. Well no words or lack thereof would have saved the M’s season. ting tired of waiting to see my team play in Now as September is coming to a close, the the postseason. Although, the early taste of Mariners find themselves almost ten games winning rejuvenated this city’s love for the back of the wildcard and have been all but game of baseball while it lasted, which only leaves the loyal fans to hope that one day eliminated from postseason contention.

For the last 17 years, Mariner fans’ soon “maybe next year” will turn into “fimost frequent baseball saying has not been nally, we did it.” “boomstick baby,” “sodo mojo,” or “refuse

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NOAH PINGUL ‘18 Staff Writer

series finale would take place in Key Arena as the red-hot Mercury looked to knock out the number one team in the regular season. n September 14th, the Seattle Storm, The Mercury took the early lead in the first Seattle’s WNBA team, captured half, but the Storm roared back and in the their third National Championship fourth quarter Sue Bird caught fire. The veteran Sue Bird scored title as they swept the 14 of 22 points in the Washington Mystics final quarter as SeatStorm Championship in three games. tle walked away from

Finals and Highlights Phoenix 94-84. regular season MVP

The Storm’s opBreana Stewart Breanna Stewart named Finals ponent in the finals dropped 30 points in MVP: 21.8 points, 8.4 rewould be the Washthe final as the Storm bounds and 1.4 blocks a game ington Mystics, a dominated the game team that had blown 98-82. out the Storm by 23

Sue Bird Sue Bird won third WNBA title less than a month lead the Storm in in 16 seasons with the storm earlier. However, the her unprecedented Storm was a different 16th season with the Storm Record in 2017: 15-19 team than the one that Storm as she won her had stepped on the third WNBA title.

Storm Record in 2018: 26-8 court a month ago.

The Storm Seattle out played the bullied their way to Mystics winning the a league best 26-8 reseries and the chamcord as they cruised pionship in clean sweep of the five-game into the playoffs and a number one seed. series.

The first opponent that Storm On the Storm’s arrival back in Sefaced in the postseason was the Phoenix attle they were greeted by 6,000+ fans on Mercury. The Storm out-shot the Mercury their championship parade. The team’s less as they took the first two games of the sethan a mile parade ended where their searies, however, the Mercury would not have son had begun in Key Arena. The Storm their season end quietly. Phoenix smashed celebrated their third championship in their Seattle as they routed the Storm 86-66 and 20-year history where, fittingly, a rain storm then rode this momentum to a two-point showered the championship city. win in Phoenix as the series evened 2-2. The

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THE PAW PRINT

12 OCTOBER 12, 2018

EDITORS: TESSA ZINK ‘21 , TIA FLORES ‘21 & CLARA MALONE ‘21

Overheard At Prep

CONVERSATIONS OVERHEARD BY THE PANTHER STAFF ON CAMPUS. CAN YOU GUESS WHO SAID THEM?

DESIGN: TESSA ZINK ‘21

Ask Paul

Each month, students submit questions to Paul to get his sage advice.

Send questions to seapreppanther@seaprep.org for a chance to have your questions answered.

Q:If you had to eat just one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

A:Definitely Pringles. Every single food you can imagine they probably have a flavor for it.

Q:What’s the best way to ask someone I like to Homecoming?

A:Keep it simple. Either a cute poster and some candy, or the name of the person you’re asking name written in the sky by a plane. Both options have about the same success rate.

Q: Stan or ship?

A: Neither, I’m afraid I don’t know what these terms mean.

Q:How can I get to school on time? I’m always late and the tardies are

starting to add up.

A: I’ve actually gone through this experience myself in freshman, and I’ve come up with best solution to never being tardy again. Step one is buy an alarm clock. Step two is to tape the alarm clock you just bought to the ceiling, feel free to get extension cords if necessary. Then, next morning when your alarm clock goes off you will be forced to stand up.

It has been scientifically proven that just standing up allows oxygen to circulate to through your body, giving you a burst of energy like you’ve never had before.

Q: What’s the best thing about Seattle Prep?

A: Olympic week has always been one of my favorite times at Prep.

The World of Moses

MOSES KENT ‘19 Staff Cartoonist

Olympic week has special way of bringing out the school spirit in everyone, and for me personally, it acts as a friendly reminder that teachers have skills other than giving out B’s.

Q:Help! I’m a Freshman and I don’t know where to eat lunch. Now that it’s raining I really don’t know where to go. Where are the best lunch spots for Frosh?

A: Have you tried the cafeteria?

Although it is crowded, it is a nice place to meet new people and you also become a very good table cleaner.

In this month’s Panther Pawdcast, junior Danica Dytioco met with robotics coach Mr. Sholten as well as Mirabelle Sholten ’19 and Nate Hancock ’20 about their recent summer Haitian excursion. She had the opportunity to hear their favorite memories with the young girls they worked with and what they learned about themselves during the trip. Log on to seapreppanther.org to find this month’s Pawdcast.