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The Seattle Prep Panther October 7, 2015

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Volume 71 No. 2

2Philly4Francis Pilgrimage ANNIKA BJORNSON ‘18

Seattle, WA 98102

Seniors Take A Scenic Saunter MEGHAN MCLAUGHLIN ‘16

Seattle Prep alumni from ‘89 pose with current students Annika Bjornson ‘18, Rosa Carter ‘18, Al Bernal ‘17, Teresa Zepeda ‘18 and Andrea Talty ‘18 in Philadelphia This September, a group of seven Seattle Prep students got to experience an opportunity of a lifetime. Juan Bernal '16, Al Bernal '17, Maxwell Buchanan '17, Annika Bjornson '18, Rosa Carter '18, Andrea Talty '18, and Teresa Zepeda '18 joined 42 other Jesuit schools on a pilgrimage with Ms Bernal to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia. All claim to have been inspired by what they experienced. Juan Bernal says, "I applied (to go on the trip) because I sought a larger Catholic community of people my own age and students of similar beliefs." Such a community was one which he was greeted with. Over four hundred Jesuit students from around the country stayed on the beautiful campus of St. Joseph's Preparatory School from Thursday, September 24 to Monday, September 28. Zepeda reflects that, "It was great to walk down the halls and have people I've never met before ask me how my day was going. However, I have to say the most unique part of stay-

ing at Saint Joe's was waking up to Eye of the Tiger blaring from the intercom every morning." Thursday consisted of opening ceremonies and festivities, as well as a mass and breakout sessions. Friday was spent in fellowship with other pilgrims and listening to guest speakers in the cathedral, which was built in 1851. On Saturday, the large group paraded through the streets to Independence Hall and waited for six hours to see the pope drive by before he addressed the crowd. Spirits were high in the crowd as people pressed forward against the rails to catch a glimpse of the man's joyful face. Talty says of the experience that, "The pope really inspired me because of the many ways he showed his generosity and humanity towards others. It was moving to see him bless and meet the disabled, kiss babies, and wave to the people who most look up to him." The next day, all went down to the Ben Franklin Parkway for a citywide

mass which included 2 million people. Pope Francis passed twice just 10 feet away from the Prep students on this occasion, for which they had reserved a spot by waiting seven hours. Before flying out the next day, the travelers went sightseeing around Philadelphia via the subway. Attractions they visited include Independence Hall and the steps leading up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, better known as the "Rocky Steps." The significance of this journey is incredible. Not only did the students get to know on a personal level many people with their shared values, but they also witnessed firsthand the impact of Pope Francis' ability to love openly. Says Fr. Fitterer SJ of how the pope is impacting the Catholic church, "He lives what he speaks. You find a lot of saying but not a lot of going...He walks his talk and that's what he's inviting us to do."

All For One, And One For All GABI JEAKLE ‘19

Adventure! Swords! French people! They’ll all come together November 5-8 in Seattle Prep’s production of The Three Musketeers based on novelist Alexander Dumas’ tale of adventure and intrigue. The tale follows D'Artagnan who sets off for Paris in search of adventure with his sister Sabine. Their journey brings royal scandals, epic battles, and three dashing heroes. On the journey, our characters learn lessons of pride, integrity, and what it means to be honorable in all you do. The Three Musketeers will feature the largest cast ever for a Seattle Prep

fall production, with 27 featured actors, and 20 students helping behind the scenes. In addition to it’s record sized cast, this year’s fall play has a new costumer, new set design and construction company and new assistant director, Patrick Ostrander (’10). Ostrander returns to Prep after graduating from Gonzaga University. He brings additional expertise since he himself was in Gonzaga’s production of The Three Musketeers. This will be Mr. Othman’s 11th production at Prep. He has previously brought us The Taming of the Shrew, West Side Story, Pipin, and many more astounding shows. He was particularly

excited for this years action-packed story. “I love adventure stories” says Othman. “And this is one of the best ever written” Actors have work with Ken Michaels to create intense battle scenes. He’s been spotted on the front steps of McDonnell Hall choreographing chilling fight scenes with the musketeers armed with their swords. The show will surely captivate audiences young and old. This swashbuckling show opens Thursday, November 5 and runs for 4 performances. Tickets will be available through Brownpaper Tickets and at the door. Come to the show...You are guaranteed to have a great time!

This past September, the majority of the senior class participated in the annual senior pilgrimage. This retreat is an opportunity for over 130 seniors to reflect on their time at Prep, come together as a class, and anticipate a great year ahead. Entering this experience with the expectation of hiking eight or nine miles, many seniors were surprised to find that this hike was indeed over eleven miles instead. The hike began early on a Saturday morning and marched into that afternoon. Along the way, members of Ms. Forte’s Faith in Action class, who were the leaders of the retreat, gave speeches about their personal experiences and how these can be applied to all seniors. With time for reflection and snack breaks, the eleven-mile hike through the treacherous Arlington wilderness went by like a breeze. Senior Matteo Guillot de Suduiraut says, “It was a great experience for our class. Being able to walk over eleven miles with our family of four years opened my eyes to just how amazing people are.” The hike finally ended at Camp Brotherhood, a retreat center in Mount Vernon. With sweeping views of forest and fall foliage, Camp Brotherhood provided a relaxing environment for reflection as well as fun. The camp grounds that originally served as a dairy farm in Skagit County before being purchased for the camp in 1966 were the setting for various small group talks and morning walks. Saturday night hosted a class talent show around the camp fire. Classmates roasted marshmallows and assembled s’mores as an appetizer to the talent their peers had to offer the group. The show featured a wide variety of acts including songs, skits, and simple impersonations of Prep’s beloved teachers. The retreat concluded with an Argosy cruise around Lake Washington. Complete with a dance floor, taco bar, and card game competitions, this cruise was not a part of the usual Prep retreat. The DJ played tunes for the entirety of the boat trip, and the dance floor was not empty for a single moment. Throughout all the silly moments, as well as the serious ones, the senior pilgrimage brought participants closer together. During a stressful time of college applications and a multitude of AP classes, the seniors were granted an opportunity to step away from the classroom and bond over their shared experiences, not only on the retreat, but also these past three years.

Editorials

The Seattle Prep Panther Editors in Chief Alex Martin ‘16 Meghan McLaughlin ‘16 Managing Editor Photo Editor Tessa Winkelhake ‘16 Prep Life Editor Meghan Kearney ‘16 Entertainment Editor Kate Delaney ‘16 Sports Editor Sarah Buchanan ‘16 Digital Editors Mikaela Frigillana ‘17 Jeffrey Pelayo ‘17 Writing Staff Jacob Bailet ‘16 Jessica Cary ‘16 Emma Kelly ‘16 Alexis Losse ‘16 Nathanial Post ‘16 Leeds Rising ‘16 Mimi Jurion ‘17 George Kent ‘17 Aslan Mccurdy ‘17 Mariella Saludares ‘17 Paul Winebrenner ‘17 Annika Bjornson ‘18 Emma Cooney ‘18 Moderator Micah Richardson

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seapreppanther.org October 7, 2015 Editor: Alex Martin ‘16

Let’s Ditch the SAT ALEX MARTIN ‘16

I’ve never been a fan of standardized tests, frankly I dislike them. Maybe it’s because I’ve had to drive all the way up to Shoreline to a testing center at 7:00am on a Saturday morning when I could have driven over the hill to Seattle Pacific University. Maybe it is the small cramped desks, the ones that have a chair with a miniature piece of wood attached to the side. Maybe it is four hours of staring at small one-millimeter fill-in circles and the constant smearing of lead on my hands as I feverishly fill-in the circles. Maybe it is the bland readings discussing a debate on the true meaning of a Renaissance painting or the “equilibrium of nature” or a book on sleep research that may literally put me to sleep (exciting stuff, right?!). Or maybe, I just think it is a flawed evaluation of one’s intellectual aptitude. The SAT was originally designed to evaluate a college candidate’s readiness to move on to higher education. The test gives colleges an opportunity to see beyond a student’s grades, the rigor of their high school curriculum, and their extracurricular activities and compare applicants across the nation on a level playing field. College admissions departments perform what is called “norming grades” where they compare an “A” from one school, Seattle Prep, to an “A” from another, Ballard High School, basically assessing the rigor of the school’s curriculum. This may in fact be a worthy task, but they do nothing to address students who excel taking a challenging

curriculum but do not excel taking standardized tests. A college may reject a student who has a stellar academic record, a laundry list of extracurricular activities and leadership but falls below the college’s minimum SAT score. Admission to certain colleges is highly competitive and these prestigious schools desire to have the test scores of their admitted student population fall within select ranges as this boosts their ranking on the plethora of college ranking lists. So, why would one of their admission counselor’s admit a student with less than a stellar standardized test score score? The SAT caters to the elite with studies showing that SAT scores directly correspond to the financial status of the student’s family. Students in high socioeconomic classes spend significant time and money on SAT test prep programs to boost their scores. And, while preparing to take the test should simply be reviewing algebraic equations or vocabulary, test preparation primarily involves learning how to take the test. The SAT is not an intelligence test; if it was, hours of tutoring and preparation as to how to take the test would not have such significant effect on scores. The content of the SAT is highly debatable. While the SAT math sections are to “evaluate for college preparedness”, they test on material learned long before the students were even thinking about college admission. The math sections consist solely of Algebra 1 and Geometry; material

high achieving students learned in middle school or their first year of high school. As these students prepare for college, they are taking advanced mathematics courses such as Calculus or Statistics, none of which is included in the SAT. Students must recall what they learned two or three years prior, much of which has not been practiced since then. The SAT reading section is also very contentious and tends to penalize slow readers. The questions test a student’s comprehension of long and short readings in a timed environment. Generally, slow readers receive low SAT critical reading test scores while in the class room environment they may comprehend far more than fast readers who perform well on the SAT. The essay portion of the SAT has been in hot debate over recent years to the point that it has become an optional portion of the test. Essay grades are based on mechanical design: structure (clear, organized sentences) and length. This system gives low grades to those who write with a voice or specific style. Ditching the SAT would do much more than save parents money on tutoring and preparation programs. Most importantly, it would give students “TIME to pursue their academic passions, get a job, make an impact on their communities, write for their school newspaper, do high level research, and read for pleasure”.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: High School Sports Injuries MEGHAN MCLAUGHLIN ‘16 Although it may seem hard to believe, some humans actually enjoy the sport of running. Yes, really. I was not always one of those humans. If someone had asked me a handful of years ago to go for a run just for the heck of it, I would have most likely questioned their motives and inquired about what food they would be willing to offer me as incentive, that is, if I made the courageous decision to run just because. Since then, my relationship with running has most definitely changed. Somehow, I grew to love it. What makes me not love it so much from time to time is the toll it takes on my body, just as every sport has an impact on the athletes it entertains. With skill, I gain shin splints. Hardcore contact is not an issue in a running sport, so I can’t blame my injury on some sick flip-kick from a soccer game, unfortunately. Overuse injuries are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries in high school students. An overuse injury occurs in the muscle or joint and is caused by repetitive trauma. This can be in the form of improper training, but it can also be due to an athlete enthusiastically taking on their sport

at the beginning of the season. While Nike’s slogan states, “Just Do It,” some eager beavers tend to just overdo it. The result produces a plethora of extra water boys on the football team, cheerleaders for cross country, ball girls for soccer, and caddies for the golf team. High school athletes account for an estimated two million injuries, 500,000 doctors visits, and 30,000 hospitalizations a year. As the fall sports season slides into its midpoint, injuries become more of a commonality in athletes than a ruin. At least on the cross country team, it becomes less of a question of who is injured, and more of who is not. There are those who suffer from the immediate affects of concussions or broken bones, which can tackle a dedicated athlete for the rest of the season, but there are also those who have more “minor” injuries in the form of rolled ankles, shin splints, knee pain, you name it. These are small tweaks in the body that make major marks in the mind of any runner, swimmer, golfer, football, volleyball, or soccer player. These seemingly insignificant tweaks alter more than just the muscle or

bone the injury toys with. What is greater than the discomfort felt in physical activity is the limited mindset an injured athlete procures. Many athletes with these types of limitations should consider themselves lucky. They can still be out on the field or the course and take part in the sport in ways someone with a more serious injury could not. Yet still, watching other healthy, thriving athletes you can’t join is devastating, even with running. At such a competitive age in such a competitive environment, it is easy for kids to push the limits, even encouraged. Seek the magis, right? In actuality, this should not always be the case. At some point, the athlete has to decide what is worth the effort, considering the strain it takes on their body. As frustrating as this is, it does make that athlete realize the importance of their sport. Which is technically seeking the magis out of that situation. In any limited circumstance, such as that of an injured athlete, it involves taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture. Is it really worth it to pout, or can you take on another role in your sport you haven’t experienced before?

seapreppanther.org October 7, 2015 Editor: Sarah Buchanan ‘16

Prep Life

Panther Pack Makes a Comeback ALEXIS LOSSE ‘16 This year, Prep’s beloved Panther Pack is back, and better than ever. Freshman year wouldn’t have been the same without Panther Pack’s energy and enthusiasm at football games. About Panther Pack’s duties freshmen year Chris Martin ’16 said, “We made signs to put up around the school that supported sports teams and gave the dates for their games, we helped plan assemblies and we started cheers and dances at the football games”. Although they took a brief hiatus

during sophomore and junior year, they’re finally back, with more spirit than before. When asked what was different between freshmen year Panther Pack and this year’s Panther Pack, Thomas Mallick ’16 said “Panther Pack is different this year because we are reaching out to variety of activities. We no longer just go to football games or basketball games, we go to everything. Whether that is soccer, golf, swimming, or volleyball, we will be there”. This year’s Panther Pack consists

Use Your Noodle: Eat at the New Ramen Bar

of seniors Thomas Mallick, Nathan Usibelli, Ben Wagstaff, Brian Bowers, Matt Lico, Katie Brennan, Jalen Woodward, Ebbe Bertelotti, Megan Aust, Elena Joseph, and Maggie Malone. Panther Pack has many events coming up in the fall season, but the biggest events are Jersey Shore Night at the Golf match on October 12th, and Fiesta Night at the swim meet on October 9th. At any football game, one will find Panther Pack situated in front of the student section, leading cheers and holding signs. A favorite activity among the students is the “I believe that we will win” cheer while tossing baby powder into the air. But Panther Pack will go to the fullest extent to entertain and lead the student sections at sporting events. At the football game against O’Dea, a couple of lucky students were selected along with Panther Pack members to run around

the track with the Prep flag. The group was then yelled at by O’Dea’s Dean of Students. This goes to show the extreme spirit Panther Pack has for Seattle Prep athletics and their fans. Thomas Mallick ’16 explains why he joined Panther Pack: “Freshmen year I went to a basketball game and the Lakeside gym was packed. The Prep student section was overflowing and the energy was incredible. That night just so happened to be Toga night. With the senior class leading cheers, Prep was unstoppable. We won and I went home knowing that when I was a senior I wanted to bring back that energy”. With a group of people like this Prep’s energy is sure to be through the roof at every game, swim meet, and Mock Trial competition. After all, who needs cheerleaders when Prep’s got Panther Pack?

SARAH BUCHANAN ‘16 AND ALEXIS LOSSE ‘16

One of the most delicious changes made at Seattle Prep for this year are the new features among the Smith Cafeteria. The Panther had the pleasure to interview many of the newly incoming staff members for the cafeteria and briefly discuss some of these modifications. Students have thoroughly appreciated the various options offered for lunch, including the implementation of the ramen bar. Traditionally, a Japanese style noodle bar, Seattle Prep introduces an exotic way to cure one’s craving for pasta. The Smith Cafe’s ramen bar consists of a variety of ingredients one might use to spice up their pasta bowl with a combination of Asian-style flavors. When interviewed, head chef Kenyetta Carter answered why she wanted to create a ramen bar for the students of Seattle Prep: “I hadn’t seen one around besides as a few college cafeterias. The concept allows students to create their own pasta bowl and gives variety from a normal pasta bowl.” If this article has piqued some interest in utilizing the ramen bar, here are a few of the ingredients offered to top the pasta: bok choy, edamame, bean sprouts, tofu, chicken, eggs, carrots, and broccoli

just to name a few. The intent was to create a nice balance between vegetables, protein and other flavors. The ramen bar will be offered every other week for the students to create a personalized bowl of pasta. Unfortunately, very few students have been partaking in this unique option. For the two that the ramen bar has been offered, the average number that use the ramen bar are 18 students. It would be a shame for a delicious and nutritious option such as this one to be extinguished due to lack of interest. Chef Carter stated that depending on the student interest will determine whether or not to keep the ramen bar. When asked if they plan on eating from the new addition to the menu, an overwheming amount of students responded positively. In fact, often times students said they were unaware of the change, because it is only offered on the 2nd floor Cafeteria. “I’m really excited to start eating from the ramen bar!” exclaimed sophomore Madison Burmester. “I love pasta and the topping options always look amazing.” Hopefully students will view the ramen bar as an alternative way to receive the proper nutrients while consuming a delicious meal.

A couple students piling on the toppings for their ramen pasta during lunch. The healthy yet tasty option in the Smith Cafeteria allows students to creatively choose their meal

Dress Code Modifications Draw Warm Welcome From Students LEEDS RISING ‘16

Seniors Natalie Simpson and Hope Harmon are “freeing the shoulder. The recently updated dress code allows for girls to show of their shoulders at school

This year, a new proclamation has reached Seattle Preparatory School. Although not all clothes are allowed to be worn, clothes that have an exposed shoulder are now suitable on non-liturgy days. Mr. Stearns, who announced this to the student body just a few weeks ago, noted that although this new freedom might suggest that the dress code was becoming less strict, the meaning is quite the opposite. Any person who is found to be violating the other student dress code rules, such as by wearing ripped jeans or explicit words and signs on shirts, will be treated with a punishment just as or more severe than the punishments issued last year. However, this still does not take away from the fact that this is a major change in the history of Seattle Prep. A new freedom and liberty has been granted to Seattle Prep students that few students from other Jesuit schools from across the United States can obtain, as many of these schools still honor the long time tradition of limiting students to a single pair of clothes. In response to this new liberty,

Megan Faricy ’16 noted, “I feel liberated. I am very excited that some of the students’ demands for a change in policy is finally being answered in the student dress code, and I still am waiting for the day that tank tops are finally granted as a student right. Whether it is hot or cold, I think that as long as the clothes are not inappropriate, we should really be able to wear any clothes.” Faricy’s view is one that seems to be in growing popularity here at Prep, particularly as a reaction to some of the extremely warm weather days that Prep had school in during the end of the 2014-2015 school year. However, whether a complete disregard for dress code policy is an entirely other story, as “freeing the shoulder” seems to be a far cry from some of the other rules that still remain in the student handbook. This still means that students should be rejoicing in their new freedoms, and while not every freedom may be granted here at Prep, the administration is still looking to create a student dress code that is in the best interests of everyone.

Prep Life

seapreppanther.org October 7, 2015 Editor: Alexis Losse ‘16

Annual Puyallup Fair Trip No More FIONA SCANLAN ‘18

Emily Jordan ‘17, Claire Benjamin ‘17, Mary Pat Lee ‘17, Phillip Stamolis ‘17, and Olivia Smith ‘17 enjoying the carousel ride

The Seattle Prep faculty has made the decision to end the Puyallup Fair trip. In the past, the annual Puyallup Fair day has been a well anticipated, popular, and enjoyable tradition for sophomore classes. This event occurred within the ﬁrst few weeks of the school year, just when the weather starts getting chillier and the Washington State Fair opens. However, this year, the administration decided to stop the Puyallup Fair tradition for numerous reasons. The ﬁrst

reason being, many students came back from the day disappointed because they didn’t get to spend much time on rides; most of their time was spent by buying giant elephant ears and the famous fair scones. Alexia Gulliot De Suduiraut ‘17 said “The lines for the rides were very long so we didn’t have enough time to go on very many rides; I liked going to see the animals and it was fun spending time with my friends at the fair.” Another concern is the impracti-

Archbishop at Prep: Mass of the Holy Spirit

Last year’s sophomores having fun at the Puyallup Fair. Unfortunately, the deicision to stop this beloved tradition fell upon this year cal efforts that have gone into making this day happen. Some of these reasons include putting classes on hold, the expense of transporting students to the fair, and the distance to the fair. With these efforts, it didn’t feel like students’ experiences at the Fair were as positive as faculty would hope for. On top of these concerns, with the 2015-2016 school year, another factor came into the mix; an additional Urban Plunge. The Urban Plunge retreat is the

Seniors Weigh in on NHD Process EMMA KELLY ‘16

ISABELLA YUSON ‘19

On Friday September 11, Seattle Prep’s gym filled with the buzz of voices and the tip-tap of shoes as a wave of visitors, students and teachers walked in trying to find their seats. They were all gathered that day to attend an all-school Mass led by Seattle’s Archbishop Sartain. “He is a friendly person and is not a show off,” Father Fitterer said describing what the Archbishop is like. “He is very gentle in approaching people.” As shushes arose to tell to stop their conversations, the Mass started. Priests and other officials entered the gym in pairs of two as the choir started to sing the entrance hymnal. At the end of the procession, the Archbishop strolled in dressed in all red wearing a mitre and held a large crosier. They all took their seats located in the center of the gym and everyone sat down. One of the officials went up to the podium to read the first reading from 1 Timothy 1:1-2,12-14. Following that, the Responsorial Psalm was sung By Juan Bernal. After the Responsorial Psalm, everyone stood up and listened intently to the Archbishop read the Gospel (Luke 6:39-42). When he finished saying the Gospel, everyone sat down and he began the Homily. In the Homily, Archbishop Sartain told a story about Giorgio Frassati. Giorgio Frassati was devout to his religion and helped many people. When he died of poliomyelitis, his parents didn’t expect to see the people he helped at his funeral. Once the Archbishop was done with the Homily, he got down from the podium and sat down. The students, visi-

tors, and students waited patiently for him to rise. Once he stood up, everyone got up out of their seats like waves getting higher and higher. The Intentions were then read by Jessica Cary, Maddie Hunter, and Ellie Lamb. Altar servers Gabe Berger, Al Bernal, Max Buchanan, and Jack Clancy then helped prepare for Eucharistic Prayer. The officials gathered around the table with the Archbishop as he gave a blessing on the gifts. After the blessing, people got up to receive Communion. Once Communion was done, Seattle Prep Board Member Mark Wheeler presented the Archbishop with a white Seattle Prep coat. “I feel honored to be able to present that,” Mark said. “As chair of the board, I was privileged to be able to represent the board of trustees. It was encouraging to see such a strong student turn out.” Then Michelle Nguyen gave a speech about how people contribute to the community with their gifts. Concluding rites happened after that. The priests, officials, and the Archbishop exited the gym as the choir sung their final song. “The mass was exquisite,” Mr. Peterhans commented. “For me, it was well attended and it flowed nicely. I thought the whole liturgy was wonderfully choreographed. The music was excellent. Students were, I thought, wonderfully attentive. I thought the Archbishop’s presence was accessible and potent.” The roar of voices and shoes engulfed the room one again after choir completed the song.

memorable service experience of learning what it is like to be homeless for a weekend. With an added retreat, there isn’t room in the fall for an additional day off school for sophomores. Although the Puyallup Fair was enjoyed over the years, the Prep administration has made the decision to end it. A new activity for sophomores will be set to replace the fair and the administration is conﬁdent that it will be a success for the years to come.

Last year’s juniors had a variety of different experiences of writing their National History Day papers. With the right topic and determination to stay on top of the work, some people found NHD to be an interesting learning experience. Some even found it enjoyable. People who avoided procrastination and who were willing to put in the necessary effort found the overall process of writing this long essay to be a positive one. Those who let the work build up found NHD to be difficult and boring. The most important thing to remember is that NHD is meant to be a learning experience and as daunting as the idea of it is, staying on top of the work can make it interesting and enjoyable rather than stressful and just another thing to do. Choosing a good topic can also have a significant effect-- on the experience. People choosing a topic should put some thought into it and try to find something that they find interesting. The writer becomes an expert on their topic so it is important that they are able to talk and write about it without getting bored during the process. Last year’s essay topics ranged from analyzing Jimmy Carter’s decision making during the Iran Hostage Crisis to the effect Louis Armstrong’s music had on jazz music. Both of these topics related to the theme which was “Leadership and Legacy”. With such a broad theme everyone can find a topic to write about that interests them. Falling behind on the work is a common mistake made by juniors during the NHD process. Planning ahead will keep

the stress level as low as possible during the whole process. It is important to put effort in every step of the way. Another common mistake that these NHD writers make is not using all of the resources available. Seattle Prep has a library full of useful books as well as great librarians who are always willing to help. But the most important resources that can often get overlooked are the teachers. Senior Kyle Lydon, who’s paper was entered in the state competition, says: “I really appreciated my teachers’s willingness to help with my paper throughout the whole process. One piece of advice I would give would be to take advantage of that and use the help that is there for you along the way”. It can also be helpful to use classmates for peer editing or to get a parent to look over the paper. Most people are willing to help out so the best option is to take advantage of their help and get as many people to read it as possible. Fresh eyes looking at your paper can be extremely helpful for identifying errors and little mistakes as well as for solidifying arguments. Hanna Shiferaw, another senior who’s paper was also submitted to the state competition, says “It was a good experience to go back and fix what I needed to fix in order to do better in Collegio and in the competition, but it was also nerve wracking to have random people read my essay and criticize it”. By taking advantage of the resources provided and staying on top of the work load, juniors can make NHD a positive experience.

seapreppanther.org October 7, 2015 Editor: Meghan Kearney ‘16 Fiona Scanlan ‘18

Current Events

Preview of 2016 Presidental Candidates MEGHAN KEARNEY ‘16

With the 2016 Presidential race heating up, it is getting easier and easier to become exposed to different opinions and viewpoints regarding the various candidates. Here is a chart outlining a few beliefs from three members from both the Democratic and Republican parties, free of any bias. For more information on the candidates, visit presidential-candidates.insidegov.com.

Political Experience

Beliefs on Wom- Beliefs on Mar- Beliefs on en and Minorities riage Healthcare

Beliefs on Immigration

Beliefs on Trade

Governor of Florida (199-2007)

Prioritizing minorities should not be enforced by the government. Instead, the US should focus on ending prejudice against minorities.

Immigration should have some restrictions. If immigration rates are too high, establish an acceptable quota method.

The US should be able to trade freely with any country in the world as long as it does not hurt national security, the environment, or labor regulations.

Hillary Clinton (D)

First Lady of the United States (19932001); United States Senator (2001-2009); United States Secretary of State (20092013)

Women and other minorities should be favored in private companies. Companies that discriminate against women and minorities should face prosecution.

Immigration should have some restrictions. If immigration rates are too high, establish an acceptable quota method.

The US should be able to trade freely with any country in the world as long as it does not hurt national security, the environment, or labor regulations.

Rand Paul (R)

United States Senator (Kentucky) (2011-present)

Immigration should have some restrictions. If immigration rates are too high, establish an acceptable quota method. Immigration should have some restrictions. If immigration rates are too high, establish an acceptable quota method.

The US should be able to trade freely with any country in the world. The NAFTA, GATT, and WTO should be made less restrictive over time.

Immigration laws should be more strictly enforced. Illegal immigrants should be deported and they should not receive any social benefits.

Free trade should not be a national priority if it poses a threat to American jobs, ethical issues overseas, and the environment. Instead, we should focus on fair trade.

Keep a strong source of legal immigration, but do not by any means condone illegal immigration.

Free trade should not be a national priority if it poses a threat to American jobs, ethical issues overseas, and the environment. Instead, we should focus on fair trade.

Jeb Bush (R)

Bernie Sanders (D)

Prioritizing minorities should not be enforced by the government. Instead, the US should focus on ending prejudice against minorities. Member of the Women and other United States House minorities should be of Representafavored in private tives (1991-2007); companies. Companies United States Senator that discriminate against (2007-present) women and minorities should face prosecution.

Donald Trump (R)

Chairman and CEO of Trump Enterprises (1971-present); host of The Apprentice (2003-present)

Under-represented groups should not be favored by the government. Quotas that are based on race and gender should not be adopted by companies.

Jim Webb (D)

Asst. Sec. of Defense Aide (1984-1987); Congressional Aide (1977- 1981), Secretary of the Navy (1987-1988); United States Senator (20072013)

Women and other minorities should be favored in private companies, but quotas should not be set. Companies that discriminate against women and minorities should face prosecution.

Homosexuality is an individual choice and should be respected, yet marriage should be between a man and a woman.

The government should not expand its current healthcare programs. Any expansion of healthcare should be funded by non-governmental means. Same-sex marriage Americans do not should have the same have adequate access status as traditional to healthcare. The marriage. government should expand its government-run healthcare coverage programs, namely Obamacare. Homosexuality is an The federal governindividual choice and ment should have no should be respected, involvement in the yet marriage should healthcare industry. be between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriage Americans do not should have the same have adequate access status as traditional to healthcare. The marriage. government should expand its government-run healthcare coverage programs, namely Obamacare. Homosexuality is an The government individual choice and should not expand should be respected, its current healthcare yet marriage should programs. Any exbe between a man pansion of healthcare and a woman. should be funded by non-governmental means. Homosexuals Americans do not should be treated have adequate access with equality and to healthcare. The respect, but the term government should “civil-union” is more expand its governappropriate than mar- ment-run healthcare riage. coverage programs, namely Obamacare.

Americans should buy from Americans to promote our own nation’s economy. America should restrict trade with other countries when it costs US jobs and increases the trade deficit.

Teacher Strike Marks Difficult Start to School Year EMMA COONEY ‘18 Fifty-three thousand students and five thousand teachers had a delayed start to school this September when there was a strike by the members of the Seattle Education Association. It was the largest teacher strike in the United States since Chicago in 2012 and the first one in Seattle for thirty years. The strike occurred on the ninth and tenth of September. The Seattle Education Association was at odds with the Seattle Public School Board’s choices about budget cuts, class sizes, and a lengthening school day without any pay compensation. Their response was an eight day strike culminating with a new contract approved by the school board. In August of this year, the State Supreme Court declared that the state of Washington was not adequately fulfilling its constitutional duty to fund public schools. They issued a fine of $100,000

a day for failing to address the issue. According to the Seattle Education Association, the issue still had not been addressed concerning teachers and staff members when they went on strike. The teachers culminated their strike by picketing outside the school district’s central office starting at 5:00 AM. The new contract agreed upon by both parties stated that the teachers and staff members would receive a 9.5% pay raise over the next three years, thirty minute recesses for elementary school students, and longer days with compensation. This protest is a good example of how speaking up about an issue can actually initiate change. The Seattle School Board remained calm and negotiated, and were able to compromise even though they were being opposed. Also, the teachers used nonviolent methods to influence the

Teachers at Coe Elementary protest against recent decisions made by the Seattle Public School Board. board’s decision. At the same time, the protest was an inconvenience to teachers, students, and their families. Many students went to community centers while their parents were at work. The strike postponed the school year, which may mean less of a summer vacation or a complete rewrite

of curriculum. In the end, it is a matter of opinion about whether or not the ends justified the means, but it is difficult to deny that there was a problem that was brought to the attention of the public, and the problem was resolved.

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Artist Spotlight TESSA WINKELHAKE ‘16

At Prep there are many different art classes offered and many students’ art skills shine through in these classes. An artist’s work from each grade level was chosen to show off their talents and the artist each gave a brief explanation of their piece.

“I chose to use the protractors in the way I did because I liked the way they fit together. I enjoyed experimenting with different shapes and patterns created by the protractors.” -Maria Phillip ‘19 Freshman Visual Arts “My name starts with E and the assignment was to draw things that start with E. I chose each thing because I liked the way they looked together. The earth was especially fun to draw.” Elie Flanagan ‘18 Sophomore Drawing

“I was given an assignment to take a picture of diagonals. When I looked up at the ceiling I was inspired by the lines created. I enjoy the simplicity of the photo.” Noah Adamek ‘17 Digital Photography

“As I was walking on my AP art field trip to Gasworks park, I came upon a small puddle formed by the rain fall of the previous evening. In this puddle I saw not only the wonderful structures around me, but the rays of sun striking through the cracks of the structure. I not only saw the physical structure, but also the underlying feelings of human society in a time of conflict and misunderstanding. And then...click, the moment was captured” Joe Ratliffe ‘16 (@joeratliffephotography) AP Studio Art

Getting the Job Done SARAH BUCHANAN ‘16 Aristotle once stated, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work”. Many students at Seattle Prep would agree with this statement due to holding a job during the school year. Those who balance work and homework must learn how to manage their time and prioritize their activities. Most students, when asked if they are currently working, answered that they are not currently working but had a job over the summer. This is very common among students, especially those at Seattle Prep who must complete their rigorous classes. However, a few brave souls are continuing to hold a job during the school year. Among others, senior Alexis Losse discusses her experience while working at

Starbucks in Carillon Point in Kirkland: “I enjoy working. However, it can be very stressful trying to balance school, family and friends.” She appreciates the work experience and loves the feeling of earning her own money. Losse plans on working through the summer of her senior year but due to the extra stress it adds to her life, often wonders if she should quit now. This debate is common among students who work during the school year because they feel like they have to make a choice between having a social life and earning money. These thoughts often lead to overbooking oneself in the attempt to maintain a social life and uphold a job. With an already limited amount of time given in a

day, how can one make the most out of it? The most common situations for students that are working during the school year include exclusively working on the weekends or simply waiting to resume working during the holiday season for those who worked in retail over the summer. Senior Yonas Habte works at the West Seattle Taco Time on most Fridays and Saturdays. Habte sincerely enjoys working there because he gets to work with long-time friends and they have the ability to goof around when it’s busy. He plans on working at Taco Time until the school year ends. When asked about how the environment is, Habte answered, “It can be very stressful trying to deal with people, especially when they get ‘hangry.’”

The most important thing to remember when considering whether or not to have a job during the school year is to figure out the priorities in life. With such difficult classes and the lengthy workload that accompanies them, school should most likely be a top priority. Many students also have after school activities that may seem of greater importance than working. And some students are already getting paid to complete work study hours through Prep. All options are perfectly acceptable and should be treated with the utmost attention. Working should be challenging but rewarding. As Aristotle stated, when someone begins to enjoy their job, the easier it is to perfect their obligations.

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First Person KATE DELANEY ‘16

An anonymos Prep student sat down with The Panther to tell the school a little bit about themselves. Can you guess who it is? The first person to tweet the correct answer @seapreppanther will win a prize. Good luck!

What grade are you in? Senior What is your birthday? September 26, 1997 How many siblings do you have? Two What are your hobbies? I like to run, watch movies, and go bird watching Favorite color? Blue or magenta

Birkenstocks or tevas? I don't know what either of those things are One thing people don't know about you: I don't know, I am an open book One thing everyone knows about you: I don't know, hopefully my name Favorite class? Econ

Favorite form of travel? Train

How would you describe yourself? I am a pretty happy guy

Skittles or m&ms? m&ms

Whiteboard or chalkboard? Chalkboard

Favorite president? Lincoln How many times have you gotten JUG? I think four? I’ve gotten out of it twice

Favorite childhood memory? One time I was hiking with my older brother and we were going up a mountain and pushing each other and I rolled off the trail

Do you like your ice cubed or crushed? Cubed

Celebrity crush? I don't like celebrities, I assume that they are all awful people

Dream vacation? A trip to Fiji

How many times do you check Veracross a day? I learnd how to sign into it yesterday

Last person you texted: Davis Hoover

Restaurants Near Campus Offer Variety of Lunch Options GIANNA PATCHEN ‘17

One of the many privileges of being an upperclassman is getting to go off-campus for lunch, which opens up a variety of new options for eating. The only issue with this opportunity is that Seattle Prep’s lunch period is not always long enough for students to drive to the restaurant, park, order, eat, and get back in time for class. Here are various restaurants around Prep, how long it takes to get there, and how long it takes to order food. Salee Thai (2355 10th Ave E & E Miller St) is only a 2 minute walk away from Prep and opens at 11 am, perfect for B-day lunches. Their prices are moderate, ranging from $10 to $12.50. The wait time is about 15 to 20 minutes. The Yelp reviews rave about this restaurant and the food is delicious (Pad Thai is one of

the most popular and definitely one of the most delicious). It is a great option for food walking distance from Prep. Louisa’s Cafe Bakery (2379 Eastlake Ave E) is a very cute and delicious cafe with a wide variety of lunch items and an amazing brunch. The best choices for a quick lunch are their sandwiches or soup because the wait for food can range from 5 minutes to 20 minutes (if you order a big meal). It opens 7am, making it a perfect A and B-day lunch spot. Its prices depend on what you order and can be as cheap as $6.00 or as expensive as $15.50. It is a 4 to 6 minute drive down to Louisa’s and there are a limited number of spots next to the cafe so sometimes you have to park on a nearby street.

La Cocina & Cantina (432 Broadway Ave E) is one of the only Mexican restaurants on Broadway and opens at 11 am. There is a 6 to 8 minute drive and parking can be very hard to find and you will probably have to park on a residential street. This restaurant is an iffy choice. While looking though the Yelp reviews, there were a few people who did not like this places at all while others said it was decent and good for the price ($7.50 for lunch buffet) and wait time varies from 5 to 15 minutes. Blue Moon Burgers (523 Broadway E) opens at 11am on Broadway and is a 6 to 8 minute drive from Prep. Their prices range from $6 to $11 for a burger or sandwich. Their wait time varies quite a bit but is usually 10 to 20 minutes. They have

a wide variety of burgers and sandwiches, all of which are very good. There is not much room to park around the restaurant, so most customers park on the streets nearby. Teriyaki & Wok (324 Broadway Ave E) is a great restaurant on Broadway that opens at 10:30 am. The drive time takes about 7 minutes, depending on traffic. They do have their own parking lot, but beware it is very small. There are about four spots and it is very hard to get out of, but usually you can get lucky and find a good spot. Their teriyaki chicken is pretty good, though not the best quality, it has very good flavor and portions. The wait time is about 10 minutes and it is easy to get to-go and take back to Prep.

Back to School Assembly

A highlight of the Back to School Assembly was the freshman class risking it all on the dance (gym) floor. This year, they danced to the song “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” by Wham!

SENIOR POWER! The seniors dominated roll call at the Back to School Assembly. Some of the highlights included class competitions, the ASB video, and PULSE dance teams.

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Music Madness: Fall Boasts New Releases MIKAELA FRIGILLANA ‘17 & MARIELLA SALUDARES ‘17

What better way to start off the 2015-2016 school year than with new music? Ranging from pop and alternative styles to R&B, artists left and right are releasing fresh tracks for their listeners. The next few months will be exciting ones for the music industry, and this is just a first taste of the multitude of songs being released. This past August, Abel Tesfaye, more widely known as The Weeknd, transitioned his sound as a shadowy R&B figure to a full-blown pop presence, soaring his way to the top of the charts. His album, Beauty Behind the Madness, is a unique collection featuring hits like “Can’t Feel My Face,” “The Hills,” and “Often,” that reveal electrifying melodies and a brooding atmosphere. Those tuning in will surely keep his songs on repeat, and the same goes for sup-

porters of Halsey and her music. Her debut album, Badlands, also released in August, includes intense songs such as “Hold Me Down,” and “New Americana.” The electropop singer/songwriter, in the genre of Lorde and Ellie Goulding, has a raw, honest sound, and openly speaks her mind through the lyrics. October is packed with new releases from some of the most powerful women in the music industry. It has been announced that on October 16, Demi Lovato’s image-changing album, Confident, will be released. Her songs are expected to sound upbeat and mature, like her hit single “Cool For the Summer.” Lovato’s good friend, Selena Gomez, plans to release her album, Revival, on October 9, which is anticipated to debut high on the iTunes charts. Finally,

to wrap up the month, Ariana Grande will release her new single “Focus” on October 30. The song will be a nice preview to her third album that is rumored to be coming out later this year. In the music world, November will be a hectic month for many people around the globe. On November 13, both Justin Bieber and One Direction will be releasing their new albums. After taking a two to three year-long break, Bieber is ready to make a comeback and share his latest musical creations. He has only announced the date of his album, and has yet to reveal the title. Judging from his latest single “What Do You Mean,” which came out late August and broke records for most streams and the fastest single to reach #1, expectations for Bieber’s album are high and fans every-

where cannot wait to hear what the artist has been working on. One Direction will be releasing their fifth album on the same day, and it will be their first album without former member, Zayn Malik. Without any promotion from management, the boys dropped a single titled “Drag Me Down,” which quickly made its way to #1. The hit will be featured on the album, Made in the A.M., along with a new, slower track titled “Infinity” that was released late September. After their album release, the band will be taking a year-long break. Stars have garnered lots of attention and excitement among their fans, from dropping hints and snippets of songs to engaging in countdowns for their music. With an array of different artists sharing dates and compilations, this fall certainly seems

A Shock to Your Ears: Earshot Jazz Festival PAUL WINEBRENNER ‘17

Photo: Earshot Jazz Pianist Brad Mehldau brings his trio to Town Hall on November 13 as part of the Earshot Jazz Festival

Beginning on October 9th, Earshot Jazz Festival will kick of the beginning of the jazz season. The festival, which has been running since 1986, is predicted to draw its largest crowd yet to the fifteen venues it hosts. This year’s festival will run from October 9th to November 18th at venues that include Benaroya, Edmonds Woodway HS, and The Seattle Art Museum. Both local and internationally famous bands will be playing during the festival. In fact, two local Seattle high school bands will be playing. Edmonds Woodway High School will be playing in accompaniment to David Goldblatt and Kathy Kosins, two well known musicians. Edmonds Woodway pianist, Luis Ross, was kind enough to say a few words about the upcoming performance. PW: “so what are you most looking forward to playing with this special line up” LR: “Ohh gosh, I’d probably have to say Dare the Moon that I’m playing with the Jazz Choir. It's a fast samba tune that had this really cool funk breakdown in the middle of it. Definitely the song to catch at the Woodway Performance” PW: “Awesome, definitely will be there even if I have to fly a snow plane in” PW: “What performance, other than your

own are you looking forward to the most?” LR: “personally I’m really looking forward to seeing the greats, Christian Mcbride and Edgar Meyer play in Edmonds but I’m also looking forward to hanging with the cats from Garfield and watching Bill Frisell play at Benaroya.” PW: “OK last question, on a scale of 1-10 how amazing is the song “Everybody Wants to Be a Cat” from the Aristocats? LR: “ 10 of course. That song swings man” As Ross mentioned above, Brad Mehldau, the world renowned pianist will be coming to town November 13, and will be playing at the Town Hall Seattle. In addition to Mehldau, two of my teachers from Jazz camp, who also happen to be professors at UW School of Music, Mark Taylor (sax) and Marc Seales will be playing on October 17th at Tulas and October 23 at The Royal Room respectively. You can catch me and all the cats at the Woodway, Taylor and Mehdau performances, and If your interested in joining the local youth jazz scene, the University of Washington offers a Jazz Workshop in the middle of July ( I know cut your stay in Europe short, its worth it) for any high school grade at any level of experience. Hope to see you all there.

BOO-yah: Great Halloween Activities in the PNW ASLAN McCURDY ‘17 This October is filled with fun activities for you and your friends participate in. In order to get the perfect Instagram post for this fall, look no further than Snohomish. Craven Farms, a pumpkin patch complete with cute baby farm animals and a corn maze is open throughout October, and admission is free. For anyone that likes to be terrified for an hour then the Kube 93 haunted house is perfect. It’s also open all October from 7-10 pm and admission is $21. Wild Waves also offers a haunted house dur-

ing the weekends in October, called Fright Fest and it also costs around $21. Most (dry) rides are open so it’s a good mix of scared screaming and happy screaming. Think high school is too old (or cool) for trick or treating? Well think again and go to the HowlO-Ween EMP festival for a night of trick or treating (open to all ages) and good free candy. Prepare to be locked in a room with 11 other people and a zombie (don’t worry it’s not real) for the Room Escape Adventures. The objective is to escape in an hour

using whatever else is in the room for this fun Halloween adventure that requires a little more creative thinking than most. This experience seems terrifying but if children under the age of 10 are given admission then you should be fine. The Room Escape Adventures run through October and the schedule is located on their website. If you’re not feeling like going out here are some great movies for a fun night in: Halloweentown, Scream, Hocus Pocus, The Craft, Halloween (1978), The Addams Family (1991)-

Also going to be the Prep musical this year!, and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (don’t worry, this one isn’t scary). To have a spooky, safe and super fun Halloween just grab some friends and a couple bucks and you’re set! However, if none of these seem appealing, the girls and boys cross country team have a meet October 31st at 9am at Lake Sammamish State Park which would also be a screaming good time.

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Fall Fashion Trends Towards Comfort, Warmth

MIMI JURION ‘17

Prep Students show off their fall fashion. Autumn has arrived, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes aren't the only things keeping us warm this season. It's very difficult to wake up in the morning and pick out an outfit that is fashionable, yet comfortable and cozy. Luckily, this year's trends for fall consist of soft textures. The chilly, crisp air around Seattle Prep's ivy covered buildings, make students crave to put on chunky wool sweaters, fluffy turtlenecks and suede slip on vans. Fall is known for layering as the Seattle weather fluctuates from windy to slightly sunny and cold. Some trends for girls this season are leather jackets paired with a preppy skirt. Styles such as A-line mini skirts are a major A+, and include patterns such as plaid, or a pleated skirt for a

fashionable look at school. Cozy fall colors include muted browns, grays, maroons and army greens which mirror the leaves on the ground outside. Textures are also in style as students return back to school in suede and corduroy. Some other fall fundamentals are denim dresses and skirts, to add to an outfit over a cozy sweater dress or paired with a bomber jacket. For a crisp, clean look, collared shirts are also an must-have under a structured crew neck sweater for both boys and girls. A gender equal trend is to wear military green pants with trendy Adidas or Stan Smiths. Prep halls are covered in these fresh kicks, which are easily matched with any pair of pants of choice. In addition, fall shoes that have been purchased to make

Everest Climbs to the Top This Weekend GEORGE KENT ‘17 Drama. Suspense. Frostbite. The best word to describe Everest, the new film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, is 'solid.' The film recounts the true events of May 10, 1996 when a team of amateur mountain climbers attempting to summit Mt. Everest were hit by a sudden wind storm. Smartly and diligently written, the movie follows three different teams in the months leading up to the final expedition. Tasked with addressing a large cast of characters, the film manages to juggle five or more leads with efficiency and tact. It's always hard to criticize a true story, but as a film, Everest is very predictable even without prior knowledge of the story. It's a cliche done right, though, and is paced very well. It clips through an extended training period never feeling too rushed or too drawn out while essentially giving the viewer a crash course in the dangers of climbing Mt. Everest. You know that disaster is coming by the time it gets there, but the movie never feels obnoxious, and the events of the summit day trudge slowly and subtly towards disaster. It's a two hour movie, but it feels like it's 90 minutes. Everest certainly looks great too. See it in IMAX if at all possible. Whatever team did the effects for this movie should be applauded. The mountain is beautiful and real, and is showcased repeatedly in wide,

swooping shots. But it's not for the faint of heart: at least in IMAX, looking off the edge is enough to make you queasy. The movie is essentially an ensemble cast (though mainly focusing on Rob Hall - played by Jason Clarke - the leader of the team), and is full of all-stars - Clarke, Keira Knightly, and Josh Brolin stand out, but Jake Gyllenhaal and Robin Wright are thrown in as well, and it's hard to ever call them wasted. The rotten egg from a performance standpoint is Sam Worthington, who plays a friendly rival of Hall's - Guy Cotter. The gap between him and the rest of the cast becomes apparent as the movie rises in emotional intensity. In one of the movie's smartest scenes, the base camp has a direct radio line with Rob Hall, who is stranded on top of the mountain, running out of oxygen, and freezing to death. Worthington's unchanging expression distracts from the power of the scene. Emily Watson, Elizabeth Debicki, and Keira Knightly, on the other hand, crush it, not to mention Clarke himself, who manages to deliver fantastic emotion with his voice alone. So, go see Everest this weekend if you've got the time. It's not going to change your life, but it's a fun time at the theater. Three point eight out of five stars.

an impression this start of the school year are Steve Madden "chelsea" black boots as well as heeled booties in black or brown to dress up any outfit or to slip on for a mass day outfit. New York Fashion Week 2015 has made its appearance this month with designers such as Tommy Hilfiger, Marc Jacobs and Burberry whose fall lines have inspired outfits ideas for Prep students. Some trends on the runway were oversized pockets on a pencil skirt or a shift dress and a soft turtleneck for a 70s, yet modern look and great for layering. Victorian style skirts, high neck tops and ponchos were also a hit during Fashion Week. Some

major accessories included large buttons on coats, as well as fur lined boots and coats. As the school buzzed with news over the new tank top rule, conversations were taken place over what outfits could be worn with bare arms. It will be awhile before the hot seasons approach, but Emma Engle '17 says, “It's so great being able to wear tank tops, now we won’t overheat sunny days!" Girls are extremely relieved about the dress code change because showing shoulders should not be "seductive" or "distracting", but a way to not contract heat stroke when wearing a cardigan while taking a grueling math test.

Fall TV Off to a Spooky Start JEFFREY PELAYO ‘17

The upcoming Fall crop of TV shows are definitely going to give viewers the chills. Audiences have waited all year for another round of their favorite shows such as American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, Once Upon a Time, Grey’s Anatomy, and Empire; and with Halloween just around the corner, TV enthusiasts are sure in for a treat with the new Halloween specials knocking on their doors. Emmy and Golden Globe winning franchise, American Horror Story, defines the perfect TV series to watch during the Halloween season. On October 7, many viewers will be checking in to watch American Horror Story: Hotel, which will take place in a haunting hotel located in Los Angeles. Previous seasons have featured ghosts, witches, and murderous clowns, and this year, the AHS fandom looks forward for the vampire themed season starring fame monster, Lady Gaga. With lead female character, Jessica Lange, taking an AHS hiatus, loyal viewers stay tuned to witness Gaga’s first lead role on a TV show. Gaga’s acting in her world renown music videos gave the show’s executive producer, Ryan Murphy, the brilliant idea to cast her in the show. He believes that her role as the blood-sucking hotel owner fit her personality perfectly. Ryan Murphy also has a few tricks and treats up his sleeves has he is surprising viewers with a sixth season of American Horror Story, featuring Jessica Lange, this spring.

American Horror Story fans can surely recognize the name Ryan Murphy as it appears in the credits of his killer new show Scream Queens. AHS fans will also see some familiar faces and places within the show as former AHS star, Emma Roberts, leads a haunted sorority house, which was also featured in American Horror Story: Coven. Another similarity that both shows have is that they have anthologized plots, meaning that the storyline will be different each season. This season, a devil-masked murderer is on the loose and is out to kill the girls of the Kappa Kappa Tow Sorority. The Scream Queens cast is surely the dream team as teen stars Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas, and Keke Palmer play the roles of students in this deadly school. Ryan Murphy does an excellent job by using these major celebrities to mesh scenes of gore and comedy. When asked what her thoughts were on all these new shows, Alex Campbell ‘17 jokingly said, “Hello TV, goodbye grades!” The sweet addition of these upcoming shows are surely the eye candy for viewers this Halloween season and they are practically to die for. Televiewers should beware of the spooky surprises that TV producers have to offer. So audiences should lock their doors, and turn off the lights because the Halloween spirit is just one click away.

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Boys Cross Country to Raise Awareness for Movember JESSE LEWIS ‘16

Come November, the Seattle Prep cross-country season will come to an end. The men’s team will trade in their shortshorts and singlet’s for equally flattering tights, sweatshirts, and gloves. In the first month of winter training, the young men will face the cold to shave down their times; but not their faces. This year, the men’s cross-country team is excited to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues by supporting

the Movember Foundation. The Movember Foundation is “a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives” The Movember foundation focuses on four main areas of men’s health: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health issues in men, and physical inactivity. The team will participate in “no shave November,” and invites the entire school (students and faculty) to join them. “Our coach, Mr. Hogan, and several other Prep teachers and staff have agreed to

Cross Country Competes in Sunny Irvine

participate or donate” said Senior Evan Sarantinos. The participants will have their last shave on October 31st then cultivate their facial hair until December first. At the end of the month there will be prizes for both the most and least impressive beards. There is a recommended donation of $15 to join the group. Participants can “buy out” mid-month for an additional $20. Girlfriends, wives, moms, and concerned friends are encouraged to buy out

participants to get them to shave because according to sophomore Andrew Hall: the guys are “going to look so gross.” Talk to cross-county seniors for more information and to register. Also, be sure to follow the Snapchat account “SPXCmovember” to follow the journey.

ALLISON KEARNEY ‘19 On September 18, the Seattle Prep Boys and Girls Cross Country team participated in the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic in Irvine, California. This was only the second year that Seattle Prep had attended the meet and the team was very excited to compete in California. Both the boys and the girls cross country team had been practicing regularly during the summer and five to six days a week during the school year to get ready for the big meet. After departing from Seattle on a 7:35 A.M. flight the cross country team soon arrived in sunny California. There were over 240 schools and more than 11,000 athletes in attendance. When the sun went down and the heat subsided the runners laced up there shoes to start their prerace warmups. They ran under the glow of the lights on a three mile course that wove around the Orange Country Great Park. The course was fairly flat with a variety of terrain including grass, asphalt, and turf. The Prep athletes competed in

the freshmen, sophomore, JV, and varsity races. The sophomore cross country boys placed 1st in their race out of 34 teams and Prep had 19 runners place in the top 100 of their races. After a successful night the team headed to In-and-Out Burger for a postrace celebration, then drove to the Embassy Suites for a well-earned nights rest. On Saturday, the teams headed to Newport Beach for a fun day under the sun. “Getting to bond with everyone at the beach,” was Grace Wellman’s favorite part of the trip. There they laid in the warm sand, swam in the water, and walked around the boardwalk. Sunday morning the team left to go back to Seattle. They were sad to leave sunny California but satisfied with their performance at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic and hopeful that Seattle Prep would be able to attend once again next year.

Members of the Cross Country team pose after racing at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic in Irvine California. The race, held at night features over 11,00 athletes

Freshmen Seek to Compete at Varsity Level MIMI PARENT ‘19

Annette Irby ‘19 and Emma Jacobson ‘19, freshmen on the varsity volleyball team, wear “baby panther bibs” with their teammates signatures. This is a volleyball tradition in which the youngest players on the team each year wear bibs to their first practice.

Many freshmen athletes strive to play for a varsity team but there are many obstacles along the way. Some of the challenges freshmen face are size differential, experience, and lack of relationships with players and coaches. Most freshmen are typically smaller than the upperclassmen because of their age difference. This makes it harder for freshmen to be more aggressive on the field and makes them more prone to injures. Freshman Eli Dever, a player on the freshman football team, believes “Most people on varsity football are fully grown so it would be a pretty uneven matchup. Also, a good reason not to go directly into JV or Varsity is that you have not gotten ahold of the program yet.” Freshmen do not have any experience playing on a high school team. They are used to playing for middle school

leagues with players of the same age and roughly the same size. This transition between middle school and high school can be intimidating but does not prevent the athletes from success. The extra year gives the player an opportunity to polish their technique and to learn more about the team. Junior Laura Roberts, a varsity soccer player since her freshman year, states “I think being on the varsity team helped me make relationships with teammates and coaches. It was hard to get used to at first because of my small size, but I on think it would have been even harder for me to join later.” These disadvantages can be challenging at first, but once overcome, the results are extremely rewarding. With perseverance and heart, talented freshmen athletes can play for varsity teams.

seapreppanther.org October 7, 2015 Editor: Jessica Cary ‘16

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Nothing Below Par JESSICA CARY ‘16 As the golf team hits off the new season, captains and returning players are excited to work off of their success last year. The captains, Will Blattner, Luc Birchfield, Ellie Lamb, and Megan Aust, are excited to have another strong season. The girls have a lot to live up to considering their undefeated season last year. Aust ‘16 is excited to lead the girls this year and says “we may not be undefeated this year but we should still be strong competitors in our division.” Aust ‘16 had the highest score from the girls at the first match. Unfortunately, they lost the first match by just eight points to Eastside Catholic. Aust ‘16, Lamb ‘16, and Rachel Dickinson ‘16 have been the most influential girls thus far in the season, performing well at matches. The girls are three matches in with a 2-1 record. They beat Holy Names and Garfield. The boys lost their first match by a crushing one point and won the other by a landslide. Returning players, Matt Zech ‘17, Blattner ‘16, Luc Birchfield ‘16, and Michael Lambert ‘17 have performed to their full potential. Zech ‘17 says, “I am excited for this year and next year as well. We have proved to be a strong team and I would like to keep this up.”

Allie Wilson ‘18 proves to be a crucial player especially as a sophomore

Volleyball Team Looks to Gel The Seattle Prep volleyball teams are bumping, spiking, and setting themselves up for a stronger future. About half of the JV team is made up of freshmen, and two freshmen play for varsity. With such a young team comes inexperience, but also brings new talent and potential to the court. While the varsity has not won a Metro league match so far, Coach Eagan is not worried. “It is going to take a while to build up a team chemistry of communication and

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trust. We will continue to grow, and will get better once we have time to gel.” An important aspect to building a winning team is bonding off the court. Senior captain Tessa Winklehake has noticed the strong team dynamic that has formed. “The practices are fun and we have done a lot of team building activities, like a tie dye party.” She believes that as they continue to bond, they will start to come together as

Football Team Continues to Grow

Although the current numbers are an inaccurate reflection, the football program is growing and the team is better than years past. The team’s record is currently 1-4, with losses to Cedar Park Christian, O’Dea, Eastside Catholic, and Kennedy. The one win came in California, a 29-7 victory against Xavier Prep. Football is a sport, however, that numbers and stats do not always explain. The team has been getting better and better over the past several years in terms of effort, drive, and skill. When asked about the current status of the team, captain Patrick Bowers said, “Through our values

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of sportsmanship, effort, and camaraderie we have the time of our lives hitting the opponent in the face with our face. We look forward to the rest of the season and winning state.” A few signs that the team is improving is that there now exists a passing game in the Seattle Prep offense. The offense has more of a mix of run and pass plays and is seeing great success. Some personnel changes have also improved the team. Head coach Bill McMahon has supported the new offense and has helped drive the team to success. Ross Humphries also joined the team as the offensive line,

middle linebacker, and special teams coach, giving special teams the attention it deserves and improving the technique of the linemen. Athletic Director and offensive coordinator Mark Cross commented about the team, “Over the past 11 years of coaching, I would say that this has been a very special group in that they show an extremely high level of effort regardless of their opponent.” Overall, there are many signs indicating that Seattle Prep’s football team will be a force to reckon with in the next few years.

John Ostrander ‘16 storms the Eastside Catholic defense

a team and bring all of their individual talents together. “We have a lot of potential,” continued Winkelhake, “and the freshmen have been playing really well.” The varsity team is large this year, with 15 players. Although only 14 are allowed to be on a team, the coaches decided that practicing on a higher level would benefit the younger players. The volleyball program is building for the future, and has a season full of potential ahead of them.

Diving into the Season JACOB BAILET ‘16

The Seattle prep swim team dove into a new season with two solid victories over Cleveland and Nathan Hale. Also making for an optimistic beginning to the seaon is the new coach Mattie Kukors. Kukors swam for University of Michigan for her first two years and Arizona State her second two years. Kukors still holds records from her collegate years. Kukors is throwing herself into the girls swim program at Prep full speed ahead. She is taking coaching seriously and is very excited to see what the team can do individually and how they can compete as a team. On Friday at Meadowbrook pool, Junior Izzie Bowman ‘17 led the charge, swimming her way into two individual district qualifying times. Bowman’s ‘17 efforts helped the team captured an important 13324 victory over Cleveland. Senior leader and captain Anna Fotheringham ‘16 achieved a district qualifying time in the 200 meter freestyle and as a result, won the Panther of the Week award. On Friday the 18th, the prep swim team took on Nathan Hale and got their second win. Senior Elizabeth James ‘16 shared that, “the team is a lot bigger this year. Having a new coach brings a fresh vibe to the team. Meets are always a fun time not only to work hard to improve our times, but to have fun with our teammates.” The team has high hopes for the year considering they have a senior heavy roster and are lead by senior captains Bailey Aggen ‘16 and Anna Fotheringham ‘16. Senior swimmer Emma Kelly ‘16 said, “we have a lot of new girls this year which has been really great. The team has great work ethic and is ready for an awesome season.” Moving into metros, the team looks to be a threat.

Question Women

seapreppanther.org October 7, 2015 Editors: Olivia Smith and Maggie Kerner ‘17

What Was Your Best Halloween Costume?

“Lady Bug” -Miya Strait ‘17

“Turkey Leg” -Mr. Quillin

“Lady Gaga” -Davis Hoover ‘16

“Girl” -Mark McClean ‘19

“Hot Dog” -Owen Tabbutt ‘18

“House Bunny” -Ruby Fulmore ‘17

“iPod” -Riva Tobin ‘18

“Trash Bag” -Yonas Habte ‘16

“Princess Leah” -Al Bernal ‘17

“Cards Against Humanity” -Nicole Wilson ‘16

“Magic Flower” -Lauren Henry ‘19

“Candy Rapper” -Josh Sherman ‘18