Find the fates of the Class of 2015 in 10 years. Pages 8 & 9
Get a sneak peak of special summer events. Page 11
Check out how the Panthers did this season in the spring sports wrap-up. Page 15
The Seattle Prep Panther May 21, 2015
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Asian Students Show Off Talents at Annual American Arts Week Summit Provides Cultural Bonding ASLAN McCURDY ‘17
CHRISTINE LEE ‘17
The Seattle Prep Instrumental Band, under the direction of Ms. Tordillos, plays the classic “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd This year’s Arts Week was a great success. Filled with various arts, including One Acts, creative pieces displayed around the school, the choir concert, and Coffee House, Arts Week is an exciting way of letting people express themselves. Coffee House was a highlight this year because of the variety and talent of performances. From poetry to songs sung in Mandarin Chinese, Coffee House attracts all types of crowds. Junior James Rheaume raved, “Anna Fuller was fantastic at Coffee House, and her and Lily Dowling are a combo that cannot be beaten.” One Acts are another highlight because of the creativity of the students that create and perform them. Rehearsal for each act had been going on for over a
month, and the groups met roughly every day. Hope Harmon ‘16 and Jasper Turner ’16 both prepared 100% original acts. However, all directing students have put together innovative performances. At the Best of the Fest performances, To Kill a Mockingbird won starring James Rheaume ‘16, with Quinn Floyd winning Best Supporting Actor. The winner of the Director’s Choice was He Said She Said, with Kit Tobin winning Best Director. The art posted around the school is another Arts Week feature. Students, not necessarily in an art class, volunteered their pieces and they are displayed around the school. On Monday night, the choir concert was a rousing success. Guests enjoyed
For the eleventh time, our reigning Mock Trial champs made it to Nationals. After winning their ninth consecutive and eleventh overall state championship this year, as well as performing exceptionally at other competitions, they rallied and snagged a spot in the top Mock Trial competition in the U.S., ranking among the top fifteen teams in the country for the seventh time since 2008. They traveled to North Carolina to defend their national title. The national case was released to contenders April 1, so the team did not have much time to practice in comparison to the state case, which they were able to practice since October. According to Mr. McCarthy, “[It was] an interesting, challenging case, on a very timely topic. The topic has to do with excessive use of force by a security guard, and there’s been a lot about excessive use of force by police officers lately, so it’s a very timely topic.” On how the national competition works, Mr. McCarthy says, “Teams come in from all over the country, and most of them arrive two days early. We set up scrimmages among ourselves to get ready
during those two days that precede the competition, so those are pretty intense because you are going against other state champions to get ready. We don’t run the full trial because you don’t want to give away everything you are doing, but you want to try out your stuff against people who’ve been working as hard to get ready as you have.” According to Mr. McCarthy, “The scrimmages give you a good sense of who’s at a high level and who’s not, and they help us figure out what stuff of ours needs to be changed so we work really hard on the scrimmage days because after you have a scrimmage, you debrief, you figure out what’s working and what’s not, you try to make changes and improve it in the next scrimmage.” After the scrimmages, the competition ensues. The first round is decided by a draw to determine who competes against whom. “As you go through the competition you hope that the teams you’re competing against get better and better because that’s a sign that you are continuing to win,” says McCarthy.
songs such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Prayer,” and even a mash up of every song from Into the Woods. Also on Monday night, the Commons hosted a formal showing of the art displayed in that area, especially that of A.P. students. Desserts and refreshments were served as parents, families, and the Prep community viewed their art pieces. Bella Oishi ’17 is a fan of the art and commented, “It’s really great to see all the art around the school. It makes Prep look more diverse and shows off how talented everyone is.” Arts Week is a time of sharing, expressing and showcasing skill from individuals, regardless of grade level.
Mock Trial Returns to Nationals EMMA COONEY ‘18
The teams to beat this year were Indiana, California, and Nebraska, who took the National title. Evan Sarantinos ‘16, went to Nationals for the first time this year and says, “I’m expecting it to be lots of fun, with lots of good energy, good health, good fun, yeah.” On his role in Mock Trial, he says, “As a witness, I’m here to provide a firsthand testimony regarding a situation that’s being debated at hand, my testimony is going to vary from the other witness’ testimony, and it’s the juror’s duty to find out the truth of it.” Watching a Mock Trial practice makes it is easy to see why they have been so successful over the years. Each person calmly and professionally presented their case, sans papers, and it was easy to visualize the courtroom and the suits. They all addressed Mr. McCarthy as “Your Honor,” and spoke to an invisible jury. The countless trophies and awards, as well as their professional and expert conduct during practice, and their hard work provide more than enough proof that Seattle Prep’s Mock Trial team is still among the best of the best.
Several weeks ago, Asian students from all across the Seattle area gathered at Prep to participate in the Asian American Summit. This one-anda-half day long retreat allowed students of Asian descent to talk about prevalent issues, hear from guest speakers, and learn what it means to be Asian in the modern world. This year, Seattle Prep hosted the Asian American Summit. On the first day of the summit, students met with other students from Jesuit schools, warming up to the campus through a photo scavenger hunt. Guest speakers included sophomore Chinwe Ezeonu’s mom as well as Mr. Villanueva, who discussed with the students their life as Asians. Students learned a lot about their heritage from these guest speakers. Later activities included hypnotism and a dance party. Sophomore Al Bernal participated in the summit. On the second day, students participated in group discussions about what it means to be their ethnicity, and split into affinity groups. Students split into different groups based on ethnic background, such as Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Filipino. Bernal ‘17 states, “As Filipinos, we discussed the great parts about our culture, but also what it’s like having that intertwined with American culture. For example, we all shared the shame of not being able to speak Tagalog, our language!” At the summit, the Seattle Deputy Mayor, Kate Joncas was also a guest speaker. Joncas is a Korean woman who is the president of the Downtown Seattle Association. She had very insightful advice for the students to listen to. Later on, Prep librarian, Mrs. Abe, spoke about her life, and attendees were served a lunch of Vietnamese sandwiches. Students were given a chance to show off their talents and interests in a mini Coffee House performance. At the event, several Seattle Prep students showcased their unique gifts. The Pulse Dance Team showed the attendees a taste of Prep’s talent, and performed a hula number. In another notable performance, junior Juan Bernal played the guitar and sang. The Asian American Summit was a fantastic success this year, and students gained knowledge on their backgrounds that will stay with them for a long time.
Editorials
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The Seattle Prep Panther Editors in Chief Siena Jeakle ‘15 Julia Piacentini ‘15 Managing Editor Meghan McLaughlin ‘16 Photo Editor Alex Martin ‘16 Digital Editor Sarah Buchanan ‘16 Writing Staff Jacob Bailet ‘16 Jessica Cary ‘16 Kate Delaney ‘16 Meghan Kearney ‘16 Emma Kelly ‘16 Alexis Losse ‘16 Leeds Rising ‘16 Tessa Winkelhake ‘16 Mikaela Frigillana ‘17 Mimi Jurion ‘17 George Kent ‘17 Christine Lee ‘17 Aslan Mccurdy ‘17 Jeffrey Pelayo ‘17 Mariella Saludares ‘17 Paul Winebrenner ‘17 Annika Bjornson ‘18 Emma Cooney ‘18 Moderator Micah Richardson
Mission Statement
The Panther is a student created, student-run journalism program which provides the Seattle Prep community with accurate, informative articles and media while practicing the components of a professional newspaper. The staff aims to create an informative newspaper/website which focus on issues important to our high school community.
Editorial Policy
The Seattle Prep Panther is a forum for student work and the editorial board makes final decisions regarding publication. The editorial board’s responsibility is not only to present one viewpoint, but to reveal multiple perspectives. The views represented in the Panther or in online publications do not necessarily represent the views of the entire staff, the school, or the administration as a whole.
Find us online at: www.SeaPrepPanther.org Twitter: @SeaPrepPanther
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Julia Piacentini ‘15
College Tips
Let’s Talk About Sleep MATT JEAKLE Prep alum, Matt Jeakle ‘13 is now a Sophomore at Stanford who is taking a Sleep and Dreams class. Here is information he wanted to share. Here’s a list of things you have to do today: Wake up, do school things, eat food, do friend things, go to sleep. You should probably hit the restroom at some point as well. This is the nature of your existence. I’d like to take a moment to focus on the final, and often most neglected, point. The sleep thing. Not the bathroom thing. So what does it mean to sleep? How does it work? What’s going on when you close your eyes? Honestly, we don’t know a lot. After years of research, we know some stuff. We know that sleep is broken down into REM (rapid eye movement) stage sleep and non-REM sleep. We know that we need sleep, and we know an awful lot about sleep apnea and things that keep us from getting sleep, but if you wanna know why exactly we need that sleep, we don’t really know. For some reason, we just need to snooze. So what does that mean? Everyone has a specific need for sleep. It varies a little from person to person, but it’s usually about 8 hours. When you don’t get that 8 hours of sleep, the deficit accumulates as “sleep debt,” which doesn’t go away until you make up that extra hour or two that you missed. So if you slept for 6 hours a night for the
past 7 days, you need to nap for 14 hours to get yourself back to that point. The higher your sleep debt, the drowsier you feel. Now’s where it gets a little more concrete. Sleep deprivation is a legitimate problem for college and high school students. Less than 20 percent of teens get their nightly recommended amount of sleep, according to a 2006 study. Later studies show an even smaller percentage. And in such a high stress period of life, that’s alarming. Especially because suicidal behavior tends to occur at a rate of 2-3 times higher in sleep deprived teenagers and adults. Symptoms of sleep deprivation and insomnia can mimic and worsen depression, regularly decrease motivation. Even beyond that, sleep deprivation can impair young drivers in a way equivalent to driving drunk, which isn’t particularly comforting in a school filled with young, pretty inexperienced drivers. That’s not something you guys should have to deal with; so sleep in, and take a nap. Go to bed early. You don’t have to turn into a monk all of a sudden, but if you’re noticing that the world is starting to seem a little grayer, and you’re having a tough time doing the things you have to do, try getting some shut-eye. It may help you out.
JULIA PIACENTINI ‘15
When this comes out, every single senior will only have one day of school left. Just a week later, they will have officially graduated high school, and in three-four months they will begin as a college freshman in a new place, on their own for the next four years of their life. As a senior myself, I decided to ask some of those who have been through this experience, good and bad, for their keys to college.
1. Go to Class 2. Find a good Advisor 3. Use your time well 4. Get Involved 5. Be Open-Minded about Roommates 6. Explore the Obscure 7. Overcommit 8. Have Fun 9. Use the Extra Free-Time to your Advantage 10. Room with a Stranger 11. Don’t Miss your Finals 12. Get Some Sleep 13. Enjoy This Time 14. Meet New People 15.Study Abroad
News Year in Review JULIA PIACENTINI ‘15 As this is the last newspaper of the 2014-2015 school year, I figured we should review the year. Lots of big things happened this year during the school year as well as in the world around us. September: At Seattle Prep, we gained eight new teachers. The school learned all about them from their favorite books to their DJ alias. The newspaper shared with the school their background and asked about their possible future. September brought about controversy for the NFL. Baltimore Raven Ray Rice was recorded beating his fiancée repeatedly in an elevator. This was just the beginning of the domestic violence in the NFL. The NFL tumbled into more trouble when the handling of both this situations was questioned; Ray Rice was only suspended for two games and many wondered if that was enough. October: The Seattle Prep Panther shared all about the Diversity Council that began at the school this year. Their mission to explore the diversity that is actually present at Seattle Prep. Headed by Coach Scott it includes groups of all different types to represent each and every unique individual at Seattle Prep. The U.S. news for October is actually pretty close to home. A tragic shooting at Marysville-Pilchuk rocked the entire Washington community. When fourteen-year old, Jaylen Freyberg came to school and opened fire in the Marysville Cafeteria. He fatally shot four of his close friends, including two of his cousins, before turning the gun and killing himself.
November: The Taming of the Shrew took down the house as the Seattle Prep Drama’s fall play. The Shakespearean comedy tells the story of Petruchio, a crazy man and his quest to tame the strong-willed Katharine. Nick McCarthy ‘15 and Lillie Brown ’16 played the characters brilliantly making the complex Shakespeare understandable to many plain folk. ISIS began to dominate Syria and Iraq. The growing terrorist group beheaded four westerners as well as taking many others captive in November. December: Seattle Prep worked through the Giving Tree project to raise money for Stolen Youth, St. Martins, and other charities. Stolen Youth, a program to help those who have been victims to human trafficking, was the object of the annual dollar wars. Protests grew as the police men in the Eric Garner case were not indicted. After the decision with the Ferguson case, these protestors are becoming more and more livid. They walked through the streets repeatedly chanting “I can’t breathe”, Garner’s last words as he was in a chokehold by the police officer. January: The Seattle Prep Panther helped you to prepare for finals, giving you crucial tips on the best ways to study. Meghan McLaughlin ’16 enlightened you with the best places and ways to study and how to use your time the most effectively. In the world of sports, a large upset was created in January. Ohio State annihilated University of Oregon during the championship. Marcus Mariota, Oregon’s QB, failed to make all of the key plays that he was capable of and Ohio State took advantage of that. This ended up with a score of Ohio State:42, Oregon: 20. February: The newspaper went digital in February posting articles on our website-seapreppanther.org. Alexis Losse
’16 explored the question on everyone’s mind: Is yawning contagious? Seattleites mourned the loss of their second Superbowl on February 3rd. The call doubted round the globe was questioned by everybody watching the Super Bowl that day. The New England Patriots beat Seattle’s very own Seahawks with an interception on the 1-yard line in the last 20 seconds on the game. March: Olympic Week was full of spirit and sass this year. An especially sassy junior class fighting hard against the senior class. The seniors managed to win it all though with a dazzling karaoke and abundant spirit. March Madness began at the end of March with many upsets to come. Many upsets and predictions later Duke came out on top. Teachers and students alike were incredibly involved in all the games. April: The newspaper fooled the school telling false stories about gambling in the chimney and junior rescheduling. It may not have gotten all the students but it gave everyone a good chuckle. Stories ranging from plausible to ridiculous. New Driving School? Okay. Gambling ring in the Chimney? Maybe not. The presidential election really kicked in to gear as Hillary Clinton announced her second bid for president in April. Along with Hillary, Jeb Bush announced his candidacy in April. The 2016 election could possibly be another Clinton v Bush but with radically different candidates that the first. May: This issue contains many fun bits and pieces about the graduating seniors. Where the editors believe they will be in ten years along with a comprehensive list of all the colleges they will be attending. Deflategate , the controversy over whether or not Brady deflated the balls in the AFC championship game was solved. Brady is guilty of deflating the balls.
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Sarah Buchanan ‘16
Campus Life
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Earth Day Digs Deep MEGHAN MCLAUGHLIN ‘16 At 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, Seattle Prep students gathered in the gym to prepare for a fun filled day of service to the one and only Mother Nature, as well as many organizations in the Seattle area. To celebrate Earth Day, the Prep community took part in its annual Earth Day of Service as is tradition. Over 700 students and faculty participated with local, regional, and federal environmental groups to help maintain Seattle’s parks and green spaces. Since this practice of devoting a day to helping the earth was introduced to Seattle Prep in 2001, the community has removed over 55 acres of ivy at Interlaken Park alone. Initially, citizens planted this ivy with good intentions, but did not realize the impact non-native plant has on the existing ecosystem. The Prep community constantly tries to help this issue, and this year’s Earth Day was no exception. In addition to removing invasive
species and litter, the Prep community also mulched, planted trees, and established trails. Locations Prep has impacted with service include Interlaken Park, Volunteer Park, Montlake, the Arboretum, Fairview, and Roanoke Park. Some students this year even got to travel to West Seattle to go farther beyond Seattle Prep’s neighborhood. Students were put to work equipped with a pair of gloves and a positive attitude, and the day ran smoothly. Wrapping up the day at the celebratory barbecue, students recalled their favorite parts of the day. Freshman Will Tobin ‘18 commented, “Earth Day was a great opportunity for me to help the earth as well as bind with other classmates I did not know as well before.” With such consistent success, Seattle Prep’s Earth Day of Service is bound to be a tradition to last generations.
Manresa Retreat: Reflect, Relax, Repeat KATE DELANEY ‘16 The Manresa retreat is an annual opportunity for seniors to relax, reflect, reconnect, and reach towards their futures. This year’s retreat did not disappoint. About 45 members of the graduating class of 2015 joined teacher and senior leaders at the beautiful Seabeck Conference/ Retreat Center to experience a Seattle Prep retreat one last time. Manresa is different than most other Seattle Prep retreats because it is not mandatory. All 45 of the students who went on it this year took a chance and signed themselves up. Bridget Keaton ‘15, who
was one of these students, said that this retreat was different because “[it] was filled with people who were incredibly welcoming and legitimately excited to be there.” This committed attitude allows for the retreat to be a success every year, and the students who choose to go contribute to the experience of each individual. Allyson Ylvisaker ‘15, agreed with Keaton, saying “I do wish that everyone in our class could have gone so they could have experienced the retreat, but the smaller group made it more intimate and people were more open to sharing. Also there was
“Big Easy” Inspires Students CHRISTINE LEE ‘17 This past Spring Break, Prepsters from all grades took a trip to New Orleans. Students, teachers, and parents travelled to the Big Easy and volunteered their time building houses for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina is considered the largest and third strongest hurricane ever recorded to land in the United States. Many people do not realize that the hurricane, which hit the region in 2005, still affects the people in New Orleans today. The storm affected and still affects over 15 million people in different ways. This includes evacuating from homes, rising gas prices, and the economy suffering. There are 705 people who are still missing as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The final death toll of victims was 1,836, more than half senior citizens. In 2007, students from the Seattle area decided that they wanted to help families move back into their homes, and started the Shirts Across America program. Since then, 1,450 volunteers from schools around the Seattle area have helped rebuild more than 586 homes in the Gulf region during their spring and summer breaks. Volunteers stayed at St. Jude community center and worked on vari-
ous projects and houses around the New Orleans area. Students took part in jobs such as painting, mudding, and dry wall. Junior, Hanna Shiferaw, went on the trip this year. When asked what her favorite part of the trip was she stated that she enjoyed rebuilding the house because it inspired her. Shiferaw states, “The owner of the house, Miss Betty, inspired me the most because she was so thankful to have volunteers help rebuild her house. It made me want to continue helping her, because I know how appreciative she is.” After working in the morning, volunteers explored the New Orleans culture experience. Tourist attractions such as Bourbon Street, the Mardi Gras museum, and the Whitney slavery plantation were among the sites. Among the volunteers, a favorite about the culture of the city was food. Po-Boys, jambalaya, and beignets were only some of the new foods Prepsters ate. Shiferaw claims the Po-boys were a favorite among the group. In general, students who volunteered enjoyed their time in the new city and experienced unforgettable memories. Shiferaw plans to return to New Orleans next school year as a leader for the trip.
A group of Prep students work to transfer mulch from a pile to designated areas. Earth Day allows for students to work to improve their local community and assist the Seattle Parks Department no way our whole class could have fit in that one room!” Ylvisaker was the co-rector of the retreat, which is led by fellow seniors. This is one of the only Prep retreats in which classmates lead other classmates, besides the Senior Pilgrimage. Contrary to the belief that this might make it awkward or less rewarding, students enjoyed getting to know their classmates as leaders and as friends. “I think it was better that it was because it made it a retreat that was truly for seniors and you could feel that you were really bonding with classmates on a deeper level than normal” said Keaton. The seniors who participated bonded and grew closer throughout the retreat. Along with reflection time and student and teacher talks, Manresa allowed the seniors to relax and spend some time in the sun. There
were games such as volleyball, ping pong, and basketball. The students spent time together and had fun in between more serious subjects. The retreat focused on reflecting upon the seniors’ time at Prep and looking forward to their future. They discussed their strengths and weaknesses and prepared for the next step in their life. It included a lot of time for reflection, which was many of the seniors’ favorite part. In a time when Prep seniors are searching for the right college, preparing to leave home, and thinking about the future, the Manresa retreat helps ground and relax them. It allows them to take time to reconnect with old friends and make new ones while eating good food and hanging out. The seniors who went on this year’s Manresa retreat are more relaxed, prepared for the future, and grounded in themselves.
The Results Are In: 2015 ASB Elections JESSICA CARY ‘16
Mr. Stearns is excited to announce the new ASB crew. Frankie Stoner, Patrick Paulsen, Surafel Techane, and Amita Bhaskaran will lead the school next year. These four won the school over with their funny and sincere speeches. Our fearless leader, Stoner ‘16, spoke of chasing a chicken down. His determination and hard worked sparked an interest in the school. Paulsen performed his usual jaw dropping speech memorization. Techane did a funny little speech sipping his tea. He won the school over with his personal connections to each grade. Bhaskaran shared her Prep basketball career with the school to show her perseverance, it must have worked. The Senior Class President will be Evan Sarantinos with executives are Joe Nelson and Chase Stockwell. The Junior class executives will be Mikey Lambert and Aslan McCurdy and President Nate Weiand. Sophomore executives will be Angela Lin and Joe Stewart along with President Hudson Patterson. Paulsen ‘16 has been a part of the ASB crew for three years now. He has excelled in his role as ASB executive. He is very excited for next year. Paulsen ‘16 “hope(s) Prep will become even more amazing next year with the new ASB mem-
bers.” Paulsen ‘16 already has his changes in place in his head. He will “make more videos for assemblies and get opinion polls to engage the school in matters such as formal versus themed dances.” Mr. Stearns looks forward to the new changes as well with the new ASB members. Mr. Stearns says, “this crew is way different than last years crew so we need to find everyone’s strengths and weaknesses” Stearns reports that it is different in a positive way. He is excited to get to know the dynamic of the new ASB members. Mr. Stearns took a bit of a different take on elections this year. He shares that, “I am strict about everything in regards to campaigning... I wanted it to be less about the posters and more about the substance of the candidates.” The application process helped in this process. It made people “think about what they had to do as a leader” says Stearns. Overall, ASB elections ran smoothly. People participated well and had enthusiasm for the speeches. Prep looks forward to learning about the new ASB in the 2015-2016 school year
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Arts Week
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Julia Piacentini ‘15
Arts Week is the time when the creative students at Prep may showcase and share all their talents with the members of the Seattle Prep community. AP Studio Art students lead the visual art displays by each selecting three of their own works to feature in the Commons.
Kessie Danielson ‘15 uses mirrors creatively in this shot for her AP studio Art Class.
Tara McElroy ‘15 shares this photo of someone hanging off a building for her AP Studio Art Class.
Ellie Komen ‘15 shows off her talents by sculpting a flower out of book pages.
Veronica Hartling ‘15 shows off her dance skills in an artfully edited self-portrait.
Patrick Grady shows off his unique artistic style in this drawing for his AP Studio Art class.
Matt Gordon ‘15 captures a young skater riding through the streets of Seattle.
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Annika Bjornson ‘18 and Emma Cooney ‘18
Class of 2019
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The Panther welcomes the class of 2019 to the Prep Community Matt Adam Dylon Alindogan Adam Ambuske Gerry Anderson James Anderson Ethan Anderson Luke Anderson Sailor Anicker Alex Arce-Torres Abby Arthur Mallih Ataee Alex Baker Emily Baldwin Jillian Bankaitis Diego Batres Alivia Bautista Grace Behrman Maddie Bender Lauren Benjamin Colby Biesold Alex Blattner Kayla Bocek Danny Bowers Trey Boyd Grace Brem Liam Brennan Jack Bronson Aedan Brown Thomas Buckner Henry Burton Lucas Cantrell Elias Carr Mia Cerceo Margaux Chhina Gracie Cole Katarina Conces Emma Connell Carolina Cooper Ithay Cortez-Quiroz Aaron Cross Shannon Curtin Jackson Dankers Holly Darrow Ryan Dauber Lulu Dawson J.R. Day Ben De La Cruz Gabby de la Pena Paige DeOra
Eli Dever Morgan Dougherty Will Douglas Jonah Fawcett-White Dominic Ferro Austin Fischer Mackenzie Floyd Elizabeth Franklin Taryn Frank-Looney Colin Gale Robert Gall Will Gardner Laurel Gary Joey Geisendorfer Michael Graham Mia Griff Issy Guillot De Suduiraut Abigail Hamblett Michael Hanley Anna Harlow Tennys Hawk Max Heid Owen Hendricks Grace Henn Lauren Henry Ella Hill Michael Hoyal Jack Huey Annette Irby Emma Jacobsen Gabi Jeakle Luke Jensen Josh Jinkens Luke Johnson Isabel Johnson Grace Jordan Diana Kachman Biko Kavalam Allison Kearney Hattie Kenknight Moses Kent Hugh Killalea Grace Kopp Sam Kratz Mayme Krueger Vishal Kumar Cameron Lambert Mac Landerholm Matt Layton
Jacob Le Kate Leahy Isabella Ledesma Olivia Leff Caleb Lind Olivia Linke Andres Lopez-Castro David Lopez-Kypreos Quinn Losse Alden Lumpkin Bryannah Mahoney Abby Malzewski Andreana Margaritis Jack Massey Chloe Maximo Max Mazure Mark McClean Jack McLaughlin Jake McMahon Clark McNaull Liam McNett Lindsey Medved Kevin Merz Bella Metcalf Eddie Miller Sici Mirante Jack Moffitt Hana Nakata Jack Nelson Grace Nenke Raphaela Rose Nicholls Leila Norton Myles Nowak Dawa Nur Lauren O’Donnell Noah Oritz-Jones Wyatt Parent Mimi Parent Grace Parkins Maria Philip Sophie Piacentini Noah Pingul Abigail Potts Matt Pritting Paul Purnell Betsy Ratliffe Briannah Reed Helena Reischling Carolina Reischling
Ronelle Reyes Amber Richards Kosi Roberson Chris Roberts Charlie Rogers Bella Ronan Matt Roske Sam Rothmeyer Chaz Royer Andrew Russell Chloe Saharic Jaden Sakay Nicholas Sandford Tavneet Sandhu Helen Sauvage Aine Schimmelman Mirabelle Scholten Katie Scukas Andrea Shaw Miguel Silva-Soria Elisa Simon Elizabeth Skalatsky Joseph Sneifer Jessica Sommerville Kate Stewart Carson Stockwell Morgan Stolpman Alyssa Sutanto Grace Swanson Lily Teders Lilly Thompson Danny Tiscareno Cory Tolentino Asia Torralba Niko Trifunovic Alex Tuminello Lina Usibelli Hanna Vinson Natasha Walker Aisha Watt Addie Weiss Fletcher Weld Gracie Wellman Matt Wieck Christian Wilgis Alexis Wong Audrey Woodward Isabella Yuson
Tips For Freshmen ANNIKA BJORNSON ‘18
Beginning high school can be a pretty exciting (and awkward) transition. Here are some tips from Seattle Prep students to help incoming freshmen start the year off right: 1. Stay organized. In the midst of a big transition, it may be hard to develop good study habits and be on top of work. However, with some experimentation, individuals can gain a better understanding of what works best for them. For those familiar with the Bell schedule, it is recommended that one does A Day homework on A Days and B Day homework on B Days. This will allow more time for assignments to avoid being overwhelmed by work. Tests and quizzes are quite frequent, so it is important to find the best study and review tactics for one’s personal needs. This could involve using flash cards, drawing
diagrams, or going over notes habitually. 2. Get involved. One of the best ways to fully enjoy the high school experience and make friends is to join activities, sports, and clubs. Not only does it help students bond with other students, but it will help one experiment with what they enjoy. Freshman year is a great year to explore different aspects of being a member of Prep so students will know what to focus on in the future. Julia Ribas ‘18 suggests doing the play for any drama lovers. Sam Hoyt ‘18 says, “I recommend doing freshmen football because even if you’re not good at it, its a great way to meet people.” After all, it’s a no-cut sport! 3. Seek help. Many Freshmen use being shy as a reason for not asking for help. It’s natural to feel a bit awkward, but one of the possible reasons incoming freshmen chose Prep was
because of it’s open and affirming community. Students and teachers alike are happy to help others succeed. National Honors Society offers peer tutoring in the LRC and individual departments offer help during Window period or as scheduled with teachers. 4. Aim high. Seattle Prep is an academically rigorous school. Though it’s important not to obsess over a bad grade, especially in the first few months when freshmen are still getting a feel for things, some may find they are more successful if they have high expectations for themselves. There is a lot of time in the high school career to improve, but getting a good start will provide more positive freshman year experiences. Sarah Buchanan ‘16 advises, “Starting with high expectations helps you become more motivated to become more involved and talk to new people. It also allows you to embrace everything
at Prep and push yourself in the process.” 5. Be open. Some incoming students may already know a lot of people, but it is advised that they talk to new people. Some incoming students may not know anyone, so it is advised that they are friendly and willing to introduce themselves to others. Says Georgi Grimm ‘15, “Don’t be afraid to be outgoing, and don’t wait for people to come talk to you; branch out.” Many people who choose to be open to others have better social experiences. Jordan Blue ‘16 says, “I know it’s cheesy, but be yourself so that you find friends you actually enjoy.” Start off by learning the names of everyone you sit around, and you will have an easier time talking to them in the future! Also, regulalrly attending dances and retreats might make it easier to get into the Panther spirit.
College
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seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Alex Martin ‘16
College by the Numbers School Most Seattle Prep Students Applied to: UW
238
Different Schools Total # of Applied to by Seattle Applications by Prep Seniors Seattle Prep Seniors
96
Average # of Schools Applied to by Seattle Prep Seniors
1376
7.6/Student
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# of Seniors Attending A Jesuit School
# of Seniors Attending An Ivy League School
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30
Over Students Attending Highly Selective Schools
104
# of Students Staying on the West Coast
Seniors Going Abroad 112
Twig Graham-University of British Columbia
4,464
Sophia Scheer-University of Edinburgh, Scotland
5,029
Nick Tarnowski-Medical University of Gdansk, Poland
The distance (in miles) three Seattle Prep seniors will be traveling to attend international universities in the Fall.
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Jessica Cary ‘16
Colleges
Filmon Abraham Gonzaga University Jacob Ryan Adler University of Washington Maeve Murphy Anderson Cornell University Dylan Ryan Barbar Western Washington University Chris Russell Barth Northeastern University Alex Joseph Behrman Whitman College Lauren Beninger Seattle University* Valentina Maria Bermudez Gonzaga University Eva Beyer Western Washington University Arthi Bahaskaran University of Washington Frances Oiming Boyle Gonzaga University Patrick Joseph Boyle Gonzaga University Holly Brautigan University of Washington Michael Robert Breshock Santa Clara University Claire Elizabeth Brockmyre Fordham University Matthew Liam Brooks University of San Diego Christopher Brown Professional Studies PNB Kate Marie Bubar Colorado School of Mines Natalie Elizabeth Bulger Carleton College Gabrielle Louraine Busse University of Washington Alexandra Butler Loyola Marymount University Olivia Lynn Caflish Creighton University Michael James Caloger Arizona State University Fiona Elizabeth Campbell Fordham University Mia Campbell Gonzaga University Joshua Cavanaugh Lewis & Clark College Lauren Chiangpradit Seattle University* Charlotte Corinne Cerveny Colorado State University Jamie Michael Clarke Western Washington University William Stewart Daniels Colorado School of Mines Kessandra Lynn Danielson Washington State University Austin Edward DeMartine Oregon State University Casey Anne Dennehy Gonzaga University Michael Evans Dennehy Loyola Marymount University Christian Roque Deysine Colgate University Colleen Joanne Donahue Gonzaga University Joseph Robert Dugoni Washington State University Grace Kathryn Eckmann University of Washington Thomas William Ennis The George Washington University Colin James Eschweiler Marquette University Michael Barret Fanning Fordham University Navin Gerard Fernandes University of Washington James Vincent Ferrese University of Washington Megan Beth Filarski Chapman University Monica Frances Firmani Georgetown University Andrew Thomas Fischer Linfield College Andraya Marie Flor Santa Clara University Evan Aaron Frey Santa Clara University Anna Fuller Seattle University* Katherine Mary Gavin University of Wisconsin, Madison Peter Brian Geivett University of Washington Caroline Genster Georgetown University Matthew John Gordon Pratt Institute Connor Montgomery Gossman University of Washington Mackenzie Hope Graaf University of Notre Dame Patrick Henry Grady SUNY Oswego Tennyson Wilder Ismene GrahamUniversity of British Columbia Georgia Anne Grimm Central Washington University Alejandra Gutierrez Rice University Devon Lane Hanson University of Washington Atticus Lucas John Harmon Washington State University Alyssa Louise Harris Xavier University Erica Ann Harris Simmons College Veronica Helen Harling University of Southern California Milou Katherine Haskin Fordham University Jackson Robert Hazzard Purdue University Nora Anne Hendricks University of Portland Edward David Hickey University of Portland Molly Anne Holmes-Jacobs University of Portland Emma Elizabeth Hoyt Johnson & Wales University Samuel Howard Hunter The University of Montana, Missoula Kathryn Claire Hyde Fordham University Payton Katherine James University of Wisconsin, Madison Siena Maria Jeakle Stanford University Christopher David Jellen Rice University Aiden G Jensen University of Washington Emma Jensen Seattle University* Estella Jensen-Roberts University of Chicago Corey Alan Johnson Gonzaga University Alexander Joseph Kardokus University of Washington Bridget Suzanne Keaton University of Washington Maureen Elizabeth Kennedy University of Portland Jonathan Khalfayan Stanford University Shannon Marie King University of Washington Jordan Amaud Kitchen Saint Martin’s University Ellie Ann Komen Washington State University Samuel Greer Kopf United State Naval Academy Max Henry Kroeger Santa Clara University Richard Alexander Larson University of Washington Stevie YuLan Lennartson Occcidental College
Alaina Claire Lewis Benjamin Thomas Lewis Sedona Cheyenne Leza Aloysius Jake Lingg Kathryn Eliana Loy Natalie Anne Lynam Louis Dean MacVicar Marissa Madrazo Max Edgar Malkin Roy Varghese Mathew John Thomas Mix Mathews Kyle Eliot McAfee Molly Elizabeth McCarthy Nicholas Charles McCarthy Tara Justine McElroy Connor Michael McKenny Morgan Camille McRae Nathan Robinson Miller Olivia Mae Morrow Caroline Lederle Motzer Juliet Navone Michelle Christina Ndugulile Angela Minh Nguyen Elizabeth Grace Niehoff Matthew Farrell O’Brien Ryan Fulton Orr Olivia Nicole Ovenell Kevin Joseph Padon Rachel Anne Parkins Michael Emilo Patrick Savannah Faith Pedersen Emma Elizabeth Pelly Julia Margaret Piacentini Olivia Grace Pingul Jack Emerson Pohlmann George Andrew Prentice Lauren Elizabeth Pritting Thomas James Psyhogeos Peter Wilson Ramsay John William Ratliffe Andrew Theodore Reischling Gretta Kristine Richardson Aranza Rivera-Gaxiola John Liam Roach Andrew Thomas Roger Andrew Joji Ross Christopher Harry Sayles Sophia Rose Scheer Elisabeth Marie Schnebele William Flanagan Schober James Michael Scukas Emma Lynn Sexton Sven Tristan Schoultz Bridget Ann Simmonds Christopher Robert Simpkins Zoe A. Skow Alexander Louton Smith Patrick Joseph Smith Emily Elizabeth Soriano Patrick Ayers Spanel Vivika Phalitsa Stamolis Kyra Rose Stern Jack Lamar Stewart Nolan Andrew Stout Samuel Dean Tabbutt Victoria Mary Talty Nicholas Dominic Tarnowski Sabrina Rose Tedrow Clarissa Teodoro Catherine Anne Tobin Jordan J Tolentino Madison June Tollner Parkavi Anna Turner Christian Adonis Umagat Taariq M Venagas Peter Paul Walhout Nicholas Walls Jane Lucette Weiand Thomas James Werner Morgan Noelle Wilkes Keyah Aryahn Wilson Ryan Joseph Wilson Cameron Jonathan Lee Wong Corey Patrick Wukelic Allyson Sahreen Ylvisaker Meghan Madeline Zech Joanna Zeer Kathryn Ann Zepeda
University of Washington Macalester College Santa Clara University University of Wisconsin, Madison Colorado College Creighton University Washington State University University of Washington Loyola Marymount University University of Washington University of Washington California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo Brown University University of Miami Gonzaga University Washington State University Arizona State University Santa Clara University Lehigh University Cornell University Seattle University* Chapman University Cornish College of the Arts Boston College University of Redlands University of Oregon University of San Diego University of Washington Chapman University University of Washington Georgetown University University of Washington Santa Clara University University of Washington College of William and Mary Washington State University Loyola Marymount University University of Southern California University of Denver University of Washington Pomona College Scripps College Washington State University University of Washington University of Washington University of Colorado at Boulder University of Washington University of Edinburgh Texas Christian University University of Washington University of Washington Wake Forest University University of Portland Western Washington University Whitman College Gonzaga University Washington State University Carroll College (Montana) Willamette University University of California, Santa Barbara University of San Diego University of Oregon Whitman College University of Washington Whitman College Santa Clara University Medical University of Gdansk Seattle University Seattle University* University of Portland United States Naval Academy DePaul University Western Washington University Undecided Carleton College University of San Diego Gonzaga University Lewis & Clark College American University University of Oregon Washington State University University of Washington University of Portland University of Washington University of Washington Marquette University Seattle University University of Dallas
*Commencing to Seattle University MRC Program
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In Ten Years
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: The Seniors
Where will the class of 2015 be in ten years? Filmon Abraham- Talk show host with catch-phrase: “But Who Asked?“
Georgi Grimm- Beloved actress/director in local theatre scene.
Jake Adler- Olypmic long jumper.
Alejandra Gutierrez- Busting injustice on own court show, Judge Guti.
Maeve Anderson- GoPro rower.
Devon Hansen- College basketball broadcaster who becomes YouTube famous for funny comments.
Dylan Barber- Voted America’s kindest man with a bun.
Atticus Harmon- Sleeping.
Chris Barth- Doing tech for Olympics and shaking head at others’ incompetence.
Alyssa Harris- Befriending everyone on a beach in Mexico.
Alex Behrman- Playing pro baseball and still wearing light blue sneakers.
Erica Harris- Editor in chief of feminist magazine and giver of multiple Ted Talks.
Tina Bermudez- Coach of Steven’s Pass Ski Team.
Veronica Hartling- LA’s tiniest socialite.
Eva Beyer- That beloved spunky coworker who chews gum and gives people nicknames. Arthi Bhaskaran- Makes the kid-friendly phrases that replace inappropriate lyrics for Kidz Bop songs. Patrick Boyle- Oprah’s sidekick host known for witty banter and anecdotes. Frances Boyle- Owns jewelry store called Something Gold. Holly Brautigam- Starring in new Broadway musical: Karate Chick.
Milou Haskin- Face of Neutrogena skincare products. Jackson Hazzard- Semi-pro pitcher.
Alex Behrman ‘15 smiles at the paparazzi on his way to the field. Jamie Clarke- Designing cars. Will Daniels- Chemical engineer in NOLA. Learns how to convert greenhouse gas into pure justice and fixes world. Kessie Danielson- Joins Dad as yearbook apprentice.
Evan Frey- German rockstar who brings ponytails back in style. Everyone has one by 2023. Mirella Galang- Still dropping it like it’s hot.
Austin DeMartine- A boy on the boat.
Katherine Gavin- Prep Softball Coach and Othman’s right hand woman.
Casey Dennehy- Fact checker for E! News.
Peter Geivett- Cowboy.
Claire Brockmyre- Event planner and godmother of Harris twins’ children. . Matthew Brooks- Running across the country.
Michael Dennehy- Starts hip clothing line called “Denne$wag.”
Caroline Genster- Supreme Court Justice designing feminist bumper stickers in spare time.
Chris Brown- Principal Dancer at the New York Ballet. Currently starring as Prince Charming in Cinderella.
Colleen Donahue- Crying tears of every emotion.
Michael Breshock- Everyone’s favorite professor at Santa Clara.
Kate Bubar- President of International Friends fan club. Natalie Bulger- Starts joint gymnastics and piano class where tots tumble to classical music. Gabbie Busse- Hosts podcast discussing currect events called “The Gift of Gab.” Lexi Butler- Inspiration for Dermatologist Barbie. Olivia Caflisch- Statement necklace designer. Michael Caloger- Conservative senator in Eastern Washington. Fiona Campbell- The nicest person living in New York. Mia Campbell- Leading a group hike as the next David Lester. Max Cargal-Bley- Moves to New Orleans.
Christian Deysine- Quoting Spongebob on a Scottish golf course.
Milo Dowling- Designs skateboards. Maggie Downer - Riding horse into sunset. Joe Dugoni- Works for Pharrell Williams as mold for large hats. Grace Eckmann- Starring on Real Housewives of Madison Park.
Matthew Gordon- Photographer working for Humans of New York. Connor Gossman- Runs denim company. Mackenzie Graaf- Avant-garde designer and female J. Peterman. Patrick Grady- Twitter famous Woodland Park Zoo muralist. Twig Graham- American Apparel model.
Nora Hendricks- Head of Thai Food franchise and Niggemeyer fan club. Eddie Hickey- Going with the flow. Molly Holmes-Jacobs- Swimming instructor for young children Emma Hoyt- Chef with world-famous pastries because her secret ingredient is sass. Sam Hunter- Making ski videos in Montana. Kathryn Hyde- Yoga instructor in New York. Payton James- Eyebrow model. Siena Jeakle- Still writing May editorial. Chris Jellen- President of Austria and coowner of videogame play-through channel with Roy Mathew called “Jelly and Vargz.” Aidan Jensen- Running around the West Side. Stella Jensen-Roberts- Cured cancer but didn’t attend Nobel Prize ceremony because was hanging out with cool friends.
Thomas Ennis - Rides bears as Vladimir Putin look-alike. Colin Eschweiler- Stuck in Canada. Barrett Fanning- Professional air-dropper and part-time contortionist. Navin Fernandes- To clarify pronunciation, changes name to “Nevan”. People pronounce it “nee-vin”. James Ferrese- Creates flying scooter and is billionaire. Megan Filarski- Miss Magnolia.
Josh Cavanaugh- Churning own hair gel on farm.
Monica Firmani- Using rowing powers to save deserted travelers with Caroline Motzer.
Charlotte Cerveny- Author of unabridged European History Text.
Andrew Fischer- Playing on U.S. World Cup team.
Vanessa Chen- Owns kitty clothing shop.
Andraya Flor- Team doctor (and sub) for Seattle Storm.
Arthi Bhaskaran carefully listens to popular songs, noting any words that need to be changed for Kidz Bop 38.
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: The Seniors
In Ten Years Savannah Pederson- Millionaire by 22. Retires in Texas. Emma Pelly- Coaching VS’25 with Hendy. Julia Piacentini- Nanny for Micah Richardson’s children. Olivia Pingul- Dancing professionally for PNB. Jack Pohlmann- George Washington in the Colonial Wiliamsburg Fourth of July parade. George Prentice- Inspiration for slapstick comedy show called “Everybody Loves George”. Lauren Pritting- Teaching tap dance to little children. Thomas Psyhogeos- Head of Royal Cup Stacking Academy.
Caught in the act, Tara McElroy ‘15 takes pictures of well dressed students in the city. Corey Johnson- Mascot for anti-GMOs campaign and the West. Alex Kardokus- Campaign Manager for Rand Paul. Every year. Bridget Keaton- Head of sales at BP and scrapbooking Hawaii adventures. Moe Kennedy- On the board of every non-profit in Seattle.
Roy Mathew- Runs popular videogame play-through channel with Chris Jellen and recently starred in hit Bollywood film, रॉय तमाशा पिता (Roy the Pageant Dad). JT Matthews- The cool kind of dad who argues with umpires at little league games. Kyle McAfee- Climbs Mt. Everest. Stays.
Peter Ramsay- Reigning champion on Jeopardy. Jack Ratliffe- Manages Fly-fishing business in Montana. Andy Reischling- Runs laser shows for Disneyworld and Olympics. Hair is currently shoulder-length. Gretta Richardson- Wins survivor and spends prize money on German Shepherds. Ari Rivera-Gaxiola- Telenovela star.
Jonathan Khalfayan- Trophy husband.
Molly McCarthy- Big-shot lawyer who wins case against SeaWorld by communicating with dolphins through sneezes.
Shannon King- Runs Blogilates channel called “Feel the Burn.”
Nick McCarthy- Three-time Tony winner with line of thespian sweatpants.
Jordan Kitchen- Star on Seattle’s new NBA team (which exists now in 2025).
Tara McElroy- Famous kids’ fashion photographer. Frequently booked by baby stars like North West and Blue Ivy.
Andrew Roger- Model on the front of the pamphlets at the orthodontist’s office.
Ellie Komen- CEO of her own make-up line feautring many daring lip and eye color palettes.
Connor McKenny- Playing Brock in live-action Pokémon movie.
Andrew Ross- Still has a missing math assignment.
Morgan McRae- In the military. Uses lifting expertise to lift civilians to safety.
Chris Sayles- Running his 6th Boston Marathon.
Nate Miller- On Olympic Water Polo Team.
Sophia Scheer- By day, admired artist. By night, Scotland’s hottest hand model.
Olivia Morrow- Married to Prince of Tanzania and living on reservation.
Elisabeth Schnebele- Starring on Basketball Wives.
Caroline Motzer- Using rowing powers to save deserted travelers with Monica Firmani.
Will Schober- Head of a start-up chemical firm based in Portland.
Sam Kopf- Navy Captain whose photo hangs in Seattle Prep teachers’ lounge with caption “Our Favorite Student.” Max Kroeger- Clones himself then sues himself. Alex Larsen- Stand-up comedian. Stevie Lennartson- Graphic novelist and designer of Dr. Who laptop covers. Alaina Lewis- Traveling the world. Ben Lewis- Model for happy face emojis. Sedona Leza - Activist cruising through streets of Seattle in yellow car. AJ Lingg- Appointed as Prince of the West.
Michelle Nduguille- Finally meets someone who can pronounce name correctly on the first try. Angela Nguyen- Creating the cute anime scenes on the containers at Daiso Japan. Libby Niehoff- Part of Doctors Without Borders.
John Roach- The tallest Scoutmaster in the Pacific Northwest. Ellie Roberts- Orthopedic surgeon for One Direction.
James Scukas- Indoor soccer enthusiast. Emma Sexton- Hurdling way to success. Sven Shoultz- Living in Tacoma, trying to live up to Frozen namesake. Bridget Simmonds- Choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance.
9 Patrick Spanel- President. Vivika Stamolis- Lives in treehouse with buddhist companions. Together they lead spiritual retreats and are one with nature. Kyra Stern- Designing new instagram geofilters. Jack Stewart- Starring as Troy Bolton in Natalie Lynam’s High School Musical 4. Nolan Stout- The next Morgan Freeman. Sam Tabbutt- DJ on KEXP. Victoria Talty- Offered Miss Universe title but turns it down to be leading respresentative for Natinal Latina Business Women Association. Nick Tarnowski- Breakdancing street-performer in LA. Sabrina Tedrow- Writes book on the art of smizing (foreward by Tyra Banks). Kit Tobin- By day, caring for the sick with anatomical knowledge and gentle words of wisdom. By night, Norah Jones. Jordan Tolentino- Star of every Navy musical. Maddie Tollner- Well-known screenwriter and director in the indie film scene and three-time winner at the Sundance Film Festivals. Parkavi Turner- Creates bellydancing restaurant that only serves pho. Christian Umagat- Editor in Chief at GQ. Taariq Vanegas- Popular model for bucket hats at a world-famous haberdashery. Peter Walhout- Soft-spoken Architect. Nick Walls- Starts carpentry business with slogan: Knock, Knock. Wall Knicks? Worry not! Nick Walls Will Not Knick Walls. Jane Weiand- Selling chia seeds and tiny cacti to support women’s rights. TJ Werner- Raising the 12th Man flag as Seahawks superfan. Morgan Wilkes- Talent Manager for the Capitol Hill Block Party. Keyah Wilson- U.S. ambassador to Cuba. Ryan Wilson- Runs Mariners Apparel Store. Cameron Wong- Madden champion of the world. Corey Wukelic- Recruited for SNL as the racially ambiguous cast member.
Chris Simpkins- This generation’s Voltaire in a Patagonia.
Allyson Ylvisaker- Opens running apparel store exclusively for tall girls. Shoes size 10 and up only.
Olivia Ovenell- Disney Princess.
Zoë Skow- Owns 101 dachsunds and uses bird calls to summon woodland fowl to deliver her other people’s food.
Meghan Zech- Writes and performs a sucessful series of songs to teach children how to play tennis ansd golf.
Joey Padon- Coaching kids soccer and going by “Kevin.”
Alex Smith- Tennis instructor for children in Broadmoor.
Joanna Zeer- Stars in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.
Marissa Madrazo- Writes book of poetry entitled Odes to Country Music.
Rachel Parkins- Skydiving.
Patrick Smith- NSA Hacker.
Max Malkin- Fighting crime with Find My iPhone.
Michael Patrick- MLG champ and Beatles enthusiast.
Emily Soriano- Photographer and beanie designer.
Kathryn Zepeda- Finally receives her Hogwarts Letter.
Kate Loy- AP Euro Professor. Somewhere, a tear of pride rolls down Hendy’s cheek. Natalie Lynam- Choreographing High School Musical 4. Louis MacVicar- SPXC head coach on accident.
Matt O’Brien- Competing in US Open. Ryan Orr- Still a CYO Basketball star.
Campus Life
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seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Mikaela Frigillana ‘17 and Jeffrey Pelayo ‘17
Peer Mentoring and Panther Day Make Frosh Feel At Home The newest members of the Seattle Prep student body are scheduled to arrive on Sunday, June 14 for Panther Day and the Frosh Family Barbecue. The intention of Panther Day is to welcome the 195 incoming freshmen as Panthers before they even walk through the doors of Adelphia Memorial Hall on the first day of school. Here, these freshmen will be meeting their future classmates as well as connecting with their peer mentor and key adults at Prep. Panther Day is not an orientation, but a fun filled day of familiarizing students with the Seattle Prep campus and community. As the day’s activities come to a close, freshmen and their families are invited to share a meal with the Prep community at the Frosh Family Barbecue.
MEGHAN MCLAUGHLIN ‘16
Prep’s peer mentor program was introduced in order to alleviate the pressures and stressors eighth graders have when entering high school. Some concerns such as acceptance and knowing the who’s who of their class is accounted for with peer mentors, and they do their best to help freshmen with these concerns not only on Panther Day, but throughout the entire year and beyond. The ultimate goal for Mr. Kelly, Assistant Principal for Student Life and supervisor of peer mentoring, is to get to a point where all peer mentors go out of their way to make sure their freshmen feel comfortable talking to their peer mentor at any time. There is power in the ten to thirty seconds it takes to simply stop and say hi
to these freshmen. Recognizing someone’s presence in that way is comforting to somebody in a new environment in any situation, but especially to new freshmen. The peer mentor program gives upperclassmen a unique leadership position directly related to the care and concern of another person. Emphasis is put solely on the administration of presence and the welcoming of new students to Seattle Prep. Mr. Kelly boasts about the program, “Upperclassmen at Prep welcome freshmen better than any other group of people I have experienced in education.” With such a great team of upperclassmen as well as staff at Prep to welcome them, the class of 2019 will be well cared for in this upcoming school year.
Sophomores Prepare for Model UN TESSA WINKELHAKE ‘16 Model United Nations is one of the assignments that defines a Seattle Prep Student. Along with the PWOP (Paper without a paper) and NHD (National History Day paper), UN is an assignment every single Prep graduate will complete. Everyone has heard about one of the largest projects in the Prep curriculum, but what is the United Nations? The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization that is used to promote international co-operation. There are currently 193 member states, with its headquarters in Manhattan, New York City. It has many objectives including maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, and providing humanitarian aid when needed in situations such as famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict. At Seattle Prep every sophomore student takes part in the UN experience.
Each collegio creates its own Model UN, with two people representing one country in the General Assembly, and debates its committee’s resolution. Each collegio is divided into six different committees, such as population and human settlement, and women’s rights, and each committee writes a resolution. A resolution is a formal text that is adopted by the UN that aims to resolve an issue. In Model UN, all resolutions are written and handed to each student to prepare before the General Assembly begins. Each student is allowed to make amendments in the resolution in the opinion of the country they represent. If an amendment is made it must be accepted by the committee. At the end of the debate of each resolution the General Assembly votes on whether to pass the resolution. At the end one gains an understanding of how this intergovernmental organization functions. This year’s Sophomore class will soon go to the General Assembly to debate
Spring is the perfect time to try on a new trend or two - and even mix and match. Some of this season’s freshest looks come in the form of pared-back basics. Stores are channeling styles that were popular years ago and have made them more wearable for today. For example, oversized button downs and denim jeans or shorts with a loose, baggy fit are a modern take on the sort of relaxed minimalism popularized in the 90’s. After the necessity of winter layering, being able to dress in a very simple way is so freeing. Dressing simple, however, doesn’t have to be boring. If elevated basics are already a go-to, statement prints can be the next adventure. Experimenting with fun colors and patterns and putting together unique outfits is always fun, especially during the springtime. This year, prints with geometric shapes and grids are particularly eye-catching and add an instant touch of sophistication. Another new trend coming into play is the sporty look. Baseball tees are a nice, casual piece to throw on, especially in the warmer weather. They give off an effortless, carefree look and are also very comfortable - perfect for any informal occasion. Music festivals, like Coachella are the center of fashion when it comes to spring and sum-
mer. Everyone who attends is bold and daring with their clothing choices, setting the stage for new trends. One standout style at these events is the chic, bohemian look. Anything that really flows and has a laidback vibe to it falls under this category, such as kimonos, tunics, and harem pants. Although there are several exciting styles being introduced in 2015, certain fashion elements are timeless and work year after year. Cooler hues and plaid patterns are a spring classic seen in shirts, dresses, pants, and even shoes. Also around this time of year, people start to set down the sneakers and bring out the sandals. Rather than reaching for a plain pair, however, opting for sandals with a slight heel, funky straps, or even just something a little extra can dress up a look entirely. Shoes are often underestimated and overlooked as a piece that has the power to make or break an outfit. Overall, spring fashion this year is about throwing it back to older styles and finding ways to spice them up, particularly with statement accessories and sporty details. Designers are taking inspiration from iconic events and past eras and proving that one can take simple pieces already in the closet and transform them into contemporary looks fit for the season.
its resolutions. Katie Erickson who is going through Model UN this year stated, “United Nations has forced me to look at issues in the world and how they affect our world. I realized that crises happening thousands of miles away have a profound impact on lives of people all around the globe.” She admitted that the work load has been somewhat stressful at times but says that she can see that the end result will be a rewarding experience. After going through the Model UN students often look back on it fondly. Junior Aria Flaherty said, “UN not only helped me broaden my perspective on the news, but also helped me improve my public speaking skills and drawing from memory to answer questions I was asked on the panel.” Model UN takes a lot of hard work, preparation, and many note sheets to be able to do, but it is worth it in the end because it gives students insight into a global enterprise.
Students Expand Horizons on Summer Trips MIMI JURION ‘17
On June 10, 2015, students will excitedly leave Prep campus for summer vacation. Although some may stay in Seattle and enjoy the good weather, others embark on summer trips which promise a variety of experiences. Some students are looking forward to leaving the country, Phillip Stamolis '17 is traveling to Greece this summer, "I'm looking forward to the amazing culture and the water". Others, such as Michelle Steele '17 and Izzie Bowman '17, are going on a tropical paradise vacation to Hawaii. Prep kids also practice the language they are taking at Prep, such as French, when visiting Paris this summer. Ellie Henry '17, is touring Europe and hopes to take in some culture, "I'm looking forward to going to Paris for the first time! Also, I am returning to my favorite city, Amsterdam, where the food and shopping is incredible." Students will enjoy delicious cuisine, visit architecturally beautiful monuments and take in new scenery. Students will also travel on school trips such as the voyage to Nantes, France with Madame Davis for the exchange trip this summer. Katie Walker '16, will be visiting her exchange student, Antoine, who came to Seattle in February. "I'm very excited to see Antoine. We really bonded when he came to visit, I wasn't even going to go to France until I cried leaving the airport to drop him off! I'm most excited to go to school with Antoine to see how their education system differs from ours!" Prepsters are enthusiastically awaiting the freedom that summer brings. As the end of the year rapidly approaches in a mere month, planning summer trips is part of the building excitement.
Students Catch on to Spring Fashion MIKAELA FRIGILLANA’17 AND JEFFREY PELAYO ‘17
Sophomores show off the latest trends in Spring fashion
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Christine Lee ‘17 and Mariella Saludares ‘17
Entertainment
Sasquatch! Festival Delights Music Fans MARIELLA SALUDARES ‘17
People lingering around the Sasquatch! site in the Columbia River Gorge Planning on doing something special for Memorial Day Weekend? Why not go to the Sasquatch! Music Festival? The festival is taking place during the weekend of May 22-25 at an outdoor venue called the Gorge Amphitheater located near the Columbia River in Washington, where Sasquatch! has been held for over ten years. Sasquatch! is a music festival with a lineup full of extraordinary artists. These artists include Lana Del Ray, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, and Of Monsters of Men– all very well known artists that will be featured this year at the festival. To enter the event, everyone receives a festival wristband specifically
created for Sasquatch! after purchasing a ticket. These wristbands are needed to enter the festival, campsite, and parking area. Tickets went on sale in February, but the concert is general admission so tickets can still be bought. However, these tickets are not cheap ($350 for a standard ticket, to be exact) and Sasquatch! does not offer single-day passes; only four-day passes for the entire weekend. Camping is also available for Sasquatch! Campers can rent out tents (which are quite expensive... $1000 per pair) or bring their own and pitch it up in the campsite for the whole weekend. The campsite is close to the amphitheater which
is convenient to all the Sasquatch! campers. It is also known to serve mouth-watering food (Like deep-fried oreos) throughout the entire site, and everyone strives to try all these amazing food rarely served anywhere else. All ages are welcome to the festival and the event will happen with rain or shine. The festival is promised to have great music and lots of fun from noon to midnight every day during Memorial Day Weekend. So, if you plan on going to this outstanding event, do not forget your sunglasses and sunscreen because it will be the best summer experience you have had and in a while.
Movie Review: Avengers, Age of Ultron GEORGE KENT ‘17
Avengers, Age of Ultron has been the most anticipated movie of the year, and has already topped the box offices in its opening weekend, but does it live up to the hype? Can any movie live up to the hype garnered by the first Avengers movie, directed by Joss Whedon, which was universally acclaimed made billions in the box office? Joss has returned for this film with his same blend of humor and action that worked so well for the first film, and has mostly recaptured the feel with Ultron. There are a number of exciting fight scenes, especially one in which Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), donning an enormous suit of armor battles the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) in a crowded downtown area, complete with over-the-top destruction and sarcastic quips from Downey, of the kind that only seem to work with him. The humor in the film hits home every time, as Whedon seems to be able to effortlessly find humor that is universally funny, walking the line between predictability and obscurity while still keeping everything family-friendly. Viewers can expect to be falling out of their seats with laughter as long set-ups pay off in hilarious punch lines later in the film. Ultron (voiced by James Spader), the movie’s namesake, is a formidable villain. While perhaps surpassing Tom Hiddleston’s Loki from the first film in both humor and menace, his motivation is foggy, and his storyline hard to follow. One excellent choice, serving to make Ultron all the more intimidating, is to have him attack the team directly by taking out a core member early on. No one in the audience will see this coming (even hearing about it now won’t spoil the surprise, it’s that unexpected) and the loss is all the more effective because of it. It gives the Avengers motivation that the first film couldn’t achieve. This time, they’re actually avenging something. The movie’s largest downfall is in its elongated second act, in which the Aveng-
ers take a break from the action to take a relaxing vacation in the countryside. Where the first film triumphed in its downtime due to the witty and entertaining dialogue between characters, especially the conflict between Downey’s Tony Stark and Chris Evans’ Captain America, Whedon seems to have exhausted all his material in this regard, and much of the argument between the two is repetition of previous points. The brevity of these bickering scenes has been made up for by adding scenes of bonding between the Avengers, and these are some of the best in the film. Unfortunately, during battle scenes, coherent conversation seems to have been replaced with a series of wittynot-witty one liners. In the second act, Ultron goes through the motions in his evil plot to destroy the world. Surprisingly, the subject matter delves into the theological, debating the differences between AI and human and the relationship between creator and creation, but the plot becomes convoluted and as things become more complicated, plot holes arise and the whole thing seems underdeveloped. This more involved theming could have worked had it not been in a movie that takes everything else (especially physics) so lightly. The audience will lose interest as Ultron travels from set piece to set piece to advance a plan that no one understands or cares about. The second act also focuses an excessive amount on the character of Hawkeye, played by Jeremy Renner. As a non-super member of the team, he is armed with a host of multi-purpose arrows which he fires with supernatural precision, but is still, at his core, just a dude with a bow among a team of ‘human gods.’ The movie doesn’t ignore this, and in fact takes it head on, discussing Hawk-eye’s membership in the Avengers, and justifying it quite nicely. Nonetheless, it feels a bit like an excuse to keep Renner in the series rather than an important plot
point. The inclusion of a new character, the Vision, was a smart choice. He is a fascinating character, that will surely be the topic of much of the discussion on the film. Also included are two new additions in the twins Scarlett Witch, a young girl with vague mind control/telekinetic powers, and Quicksilver, a guy who can run really fast. This character falls flat largely because of the recent adaptation of quicksilver in XMen: Days of Future Past which has been acclaimed as one of the best action and special effects scenes of all time. Avengers tries to mimic this in a way, but mostly resorts to having Quicksilver speed by with a trail of blue afterimage that leaves much to be desired. The Scarlett Witch is more interesting, as she enchants different members of the Avengers in order to tear them apart. It’s an interesting sequence, but makes no sense story-wise, and so becomes trivial quickly. What the film loses in its second act, it makes up for in the third. The finale is a fantastic cathartic showdown between Ultron and the Avengers, and the action is fantastic. It all ends with a thought provoking conversation between Ultron and the Vision, that will leave the audience pondering greater things. But if that kind of thing is not what audience members want to see, there are plenty of explosions that will make up the difference. Age of Ultron is overall a positive experience, and Whedon and his dynamite cast his many perfect notes in both humor and character, but the convoluted plot and second act lag are enough to put it decidedly below the first film. Age of Ultron gets 3 out of 4 stars. It’s not a must-see, but anyone who loved the first one will have a great time.
11 Summer Events of 2015: Music, Food, Parades, and More
KATE DELANEY ‘16 The summer is a time that students look forward to all year. Images of sun, beaches, sleep, and no homework haunt the dreams of Prepsters, and the good weather taunts daydreaming kids sitting in class. The summer is filled with activities for teenagers that many do not know about, and most end up spending their few short months at home watching Netflix. This summer, Prep students can enjoy their days off attending festivals, parades, and more. The Seattle International Film Fetival started on May 14th. Lasting until June 7th, this festival is getting an early start on summer. Showing national and international films, SIFF is one of the biggest and most highly attended in the United States. It focuses on celebrating locally created films and has an annual audience of about 155,000. This is a great event for those interested in film, or those who are just looking for a good time. For all of the seniors and those kids with extra time this weekend, they can start off the summer early and go to the Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center. It starts on May 22 and end on May 25. Event goers can enjoy music, art, food, and relax on the grass for three whole days. Another fun event starts on June 12th and lasts until August 2nd; Seafair. Seafair is a staple of Seattle summer fun. An annual tradition for over 50 years, Seafair is the largest festival in the Pacific Northwest. There are a variety of things to participate in and view during these two months, including parades, live music, festivals, and arts and crafts. There are several fun runs to do, like the Torchlight Run and Parade and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Over 20,000 runners participate in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, and a live band performs at every mile, and at the end everyone is invited to the free finish line festival. Seafair is rated one of the top ten events in the country. The Seattle Pride Festival is on June 28th this summer, and draws participants and spectators from all over Washington and some from other states. There is a parade, rally, and vendor areas. Bite of Seattle is another family friendly, fun festival in Seattle from July 17th to 19th. Live music, entertainment, and of course, great food, entertain guests for free. The Capital Hill Block party is on July 24th, 25th, and 26th and hosts many live bands. Bumbershoot music festival is always an anticipated summer event. This year the lineup is promising, and many Prep students are excited to go. Bumbershoot is a fun way to spend Labor Day weekend. The same weekend Seattle hosts PAX Prime, a gaming convention held in the Washington State Convention Center. This summer promises to be filled with many fun events for Prepsters to enjoy.
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Heroes
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Tessa Winkelhake ‘16
Mr. Smith MARIELLA SALUDARES ‘17
Mr. Smith– an admired health and PPD teacher at Seattle Prep that everyone has learned to love. I had Mr. Smith as a PPD teacher my freshman year, and, although I have only had him as a teacher for one semester, he has become one of my favorite teachers I have ever had at Prep. He never fails to put a smile on my face as I walk down the hallways and he says my name in an odd tone; and he always says a quick “Hello” to other students he has taught in the past. He is one of the funni-
est teachers at Prep and always tells crazy stories of his past experiences that are interesting to hear about. I have also had the privilege of meeting his daughter, Mia, and it is obvious that he cares about both of his daughters very much. He loves his job and has taught many students, including myself, valuable life lessons. He’s very caring his students and has a big heart. I am grateful to have had him as a teacher, and Prep openly appreciates him for his years teaching.
Jonathan Borte
Mrs. Fields flashes her signature smile
Mrs. Fields
GEORGE KENT ‘17
Jonathan Borte is conspicuously tall. In a crowd he can be picked out in an instant, even among upperclassmen. Much of Jonathan’s life is taken up by his life-long commitment to playing waterpolo, and he’s very good at it, scoring most of the goals for his team each game. With constant practices, workouts, and team trips to faraway places, his commitment leaves very little free time to do other things, but he still makes time to get schoolwork done and spend time with friends. This is indica-
tive of Jonathan’s hard-working nature. He gets up much earlier than most people every morning to get on the bus from Renton to Prep, and still manages to get great grades in all of his classes. Jonathan loves tricky games and puzzles, and is always a step ahead of figuring things out. If he disagrees with someone, he’s not afraid to say it, and will usually win the argument. Clever, hardworking, intelligent, and tall Jonathan Borte raises above the rest. He is a hidden hero here at Prep.
JULIA PIACENTINI ‘15
I walk in to school each grey, gloomy morning to see the bright smiling face of Mrs. Fields. Always ready to help, she greets me with the same, “What can I help you with, Julia?” Mrs. Fields is my hero because she does so much for this school yet always remains positive with a bright smile on her face. She knows how to bring brightness to all the dreary days. Junior year, I came down with a sinus infection right after Christmas break. I often felt exhausted, had headaches, or a loss of voice and who was always there to assist with each one of these problems?
Mrs. Fields, smiling the whole way. Whether it be looking for something for my throat or constantly coming in for band-aids, Mrs Fields always welcomes me with her million-watt smile. So to you, Mrs. Fields, thank you for all that you do for not just me but every single student at this school. You are truly a hero in your own right and I would not have made it through four years of high school without you. I hope you continue to do all of your wonderful work so that my sister as well as other students can flourish here as well. Finally, thank you.
Mr. Olson
MIKAELA FRIGILLANA & JEFFREY PELAYO ‘17
Sarah Buchanan ‘16 poses with her hero, Cammy Stukel ‘16
Even though I have known “Don Darik” for only a year, I have decided that he has become one my high school heroes. Although I have Mr. Olson every B-day for Spanish 2, I learned a lot of fun facts about him during my “Teacher’s Exposed” video for the February issue for the Prep online newspaper. If it was not already obvious, Mr. Olson has a great fashion sense. He likes to shop in Europe and he taught me how to find the latest deals. His outfits are always “on point” and he makes everyday look like an all school mass day. Everyday
Ms. Dotsey
Cammy Stukel SARAH BUCHANAN ‘16
It’s hard to be in a bad mood around Cammy Stukel. With her infectious smile and silly personality, Cammy is the epitome of a good friend. She is constantly putting others before herself and wants to know about the events going on in one’s life. Cammy is open to discuss anything but can also listen to regular rants. In addition, she keeps a positive attitude through every situation, including after she tore her ACL
for the second time. She continued to flash that beautiful smile while hobbling around on her crutches. The girl’s basketball team enjoyed her loving presence throughout the season, despite her inability to play. Furthermore, the color of her yellow TOLO dress was a perfect symbol for her sunny persona and ability to get along with everyone. Prep is blessed to have such an awesome girl such as Cammy Stukel.
Mr. Quillin MIMI JURION ‘17
Mr. Quillin is a hero for many students who have bonded with him in Scripture class Sophomore year. Through my journey at Prep, he has been part of my awkward Freshman year in Loyola Collegio, and when reading the book of Luke in Scripture class during Sophomore year. Mr. Quillin has a funny, bubbly, kind and caring personality that everyone loves. He is a great teacher that values the education
of his students even when he is joking with them. When reading Canterbury Tales and Julius Caesar during Freshman year Collegio, we had to memorize a monologue which to this day I continue to remember. He is a laid back, spiritual teacher who deeply cares about the well-being of his students, which is why he is an inspiration to me and others.
I look forward to what he decides to put on for class. Academically, Mr. Olson does not forget to remind us of our progress in Spanish. He is very humorous and makes learning this foreign language my favorite class of the day. He encourages us to always be prepared and to always use our brains to the fullest. Students can definitely feel his love for teaching and watching his students grow. Out of Don Darik’s finest qualities, I would have to say that my favorite is his dislike of giving JUG.
ANNIKA BJORNSON ‘18
Ms. Dotsey may be a freshman to Prep, but she has started off like a shining senior. I find her truly inspirational, as teacher and as a friend. Every class with her is filled with insightful discussions and cute animal videos. She takes her role as a teacher to the next level, going out of the way to make herself available to help
people with problems on academic and emotional levels. In this way, her positive charisma, zany humor, and gentle understanding also makes her a wonderful friend. I truly look up to her as an outstanding person and am excited to see her impact more lives in her future years at Prep.
Iris Thatcher
JESSICA CARY ‘16
Iris Thatcher is one of the hardest working individuals I have ever met. She never ceases to impress. She shows a genuine compassion to everyone she talks to. She is constantly saying “I’m sorry” as she listens to someone’s sob story about how they stayed up till 11pm doing homework when we all know she stayed up till the break of dawn after she worked five hours. She finishes all her assignments to her full capacity no matter what it takes. She would never admit it but she deserves to be commended for her hard work. Iris takes on so
much responsibility between school, work, and friends. Anyone who knows Iris knows she is the go to at 10pm when you don’t understand your chemistry homework. She always saves the day in her little ways. On top of school, Iris holds a job at Starbucks where you can most likely find her everyday. She is known for her coffee drinking. Because she drinks so much coffee, it is no suprise that she has so much energy. Everyday Iris makes light of any situation, makes your load seem more manageable, or brings coffee to give you an energy boost!
Heroes
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Kate Delaney ‘16
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Siena Jeakle EMMA COONEY ‘18
Siena Jeakle is my hero because she inspires me to be myself, unapologetically, all the time. Siena always makes everyone feel welcome, and is constantly going around and getting everyone excited for whatever is going on. She is a fantastic leader because she appeared to be enthusiastic and cool as a cucumber despite the metaphorical bumps in the road. As I get older, I will strive to be as welcoming
and genuine as possible, because she made my transition into prep much easier through her welcoming and genuine attitude. Siena is also hilarious, and her good humor can ease any awkward situation. As a scared freshman, just being spoken to by a senior was the coolest thing in the world, so I would like to thank her for that. I am so honored to have known her, if only for a year.
Mr. Kennedy
Siena Jeakle ‘15 radiates positive energy through her smile and friendly attitude.
Zoe Skow
ALEX MARTIN ‘16
Mr. Kennedy is my hero for a plethora of random reasons. First off he is my photography teacher. Coming into the class I had no idea what to expect and Mr. Kennedy made it become one of my favorite classes ever at my time at Prep. He is a professional photographer and graduated with a masters in the arts. Specializing in photography. To say the least he really is an expert in his field and
is great at implementing his skills from the field into the classroom. Mr. Kennedy has a continual positive out look that radiates from his optimistic and fun-having character. He is very comedic, making all of his students look forward to his classes. He says sarcastic comments, “I run this place”, that put a smile on all of his students and truly brighten their day.
KATE DELANEY ‘16
Zoe Skow is a track star. She doesn’t run a sub 5:30 mile, but she doesn’t need too. Zoe Skow is a track star because she does not let winning or loosing define who she is as a person. She is my hero because during a cross country race when I am struggling along side her sounding like a dying animal, she spends more time focusing on my well being than her own running. Zoe takes care of people
and is the “fun mom” of the girls distance track team. Zoe is the most genuine person that I know. She is honest with herself and others and isn’t afraid to tell people what she thinks. She is anything but boring and can make bird calls like none other. I am so glad that she joined the distance track squad this year and I cannot wait to visit her at Gonzaga next year.
Ian McCurdy ASLAN McCURDY ‘17
Ian McCurdy ‘17 demonstrates why he is looked up to and admired by much of the student body
It is safe to say that Ian McCurdy ‘17 is a role model for the majority of the students at Seattle Prep. A true fashion icon, Ian rocked the “long, flowing hair for guys” Freshman year, and it was surprisingly soft. His fashion ranges from beanies and flannel shirts to snapbacks and flannel shirts. He leaves it all on the lax field, and embodies a true “lax bro.” People of all crowds find him funny, entertaining and notice how he always has an intelligent bit of wisdom to
John Boyle
Karina Diekema EMMA KELLY ‘16
Karina is genuinely interested in everything that the people around her have to say and is always there to listen. She works hard to keep everyone happy. Karina lives her life to the fullest and with passion. Finally along with all of those things, Karina is my hero because she somehow convinced
me to join the softball team two weeks into the season after never playing softball before in my life. Joining the softball team was such a great decision and it would not have happened if it weren’t for Karina.
Chris Martin
CHRISTINE LEE ‘17
As a Bellevue kid, there are not many people I can rely on to take me around. Most people are unwilling to pay the four dollar 520 toll bridge fee, which is why I chose Chris Martin, my morning carpool, to be my hero. I will be the first to say that I am not always on time in the morning, but I can always rely on Chris to be at Panera, our meet up spot, at exactly 7:10 every morning. He can be very sassy at times, but he is also incredibly reliable and willing to take
me places when necessary. On days when he wants to stay at school and talk with his girlfriend, he still takes me to home or to my afternoon activity, ballet. Although he won’t be my carpool next year, I want to thank him for the great memories we have had from the past two years. Thanks Chris for being an awesome and trustworthy carpool this year, you are my hero!
offer. His JUG attendance is pretty impressive and the effort and skill he puts into cleaning during this time is the sole reason why students take pride in the school’s tidiness. On a more relevant note, Ian has just been awarded Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. If you ever need someone to pitch a tarp tent or start a fire using only his bare hands and some grass, Ian McCurdy is your guy.
PAUL WINEBRENNER ‘17 Along with being the only guy who manages to be skinnier than me and completely unperturbed by it, John manages to amaze me with his dedication to work and his ability to do things with out being distracted. In fact, he still manages to be the only person actually stays focused on what we are supposed to be doing in science.
John’s intelligence also has been displayed on many science and theology projects. Additionally, John’s sense of humor sparkles whenever the moment comes, especially when telling me exactly how bad I am at Dominations. John’s humor, his intelligence and his work ethic abound and shine whenever and wherever needed.
Ms. Tordillos
TESSA WINKELHAKE ‘16
Ms. Tordillos is a one of the most positive, passionate teachers on campus. She started her job at Prep at the beginning of last year, and has already impacted so many students. When she teaches it is clear that she loves what she does and wants her students to enjoy the work as well. In class she makes material relevant to students by doing things like writing songs and raps about the course material and preforming in front of the class. It is clear that she cares not only about what she teaches, but also about the students she teachers.
Outside of the classroom Mrs. Tordillos maintains her positive attitude. She always greets her students (and former students) in the hallways whenever she sees them. She leads a musical group during window and helps those students enjoy creating music with friends. When she was a retreat leader, she was not afraid to share with her group and show her emotions to her students. Mrs. Tordillos’ positive attitude and passion for the things she does are inspirational to all of her students.
Sports
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Baseball Swings into Playoffs PAUL WINEBRENNER ‘17 Lead by the stellar play of Jackson Hazzard, Alex Behrman, and Jacob Terao, the Panthers have been absolutely crushing the competition this year. With a 13-5-1 record heading into May, the Panthers are looking forward to a deep playoff run. In April, Prep won 5 games by more than 10 runs and went on a winning spree winning 8 games and losing only 4. Most recently versus West Seattle High at Hiawatha, the Panthers combined for a huge 17-2 win. The Panthers core combined for 13 RBI giving the Panthers a huge boost as they move towards the playoffs. Junior Kyle Lydon also provided a big defensive boost in the April 24th game versus Chief Sealth while Jesse Franklin and Jacob Terao provided the big bats as the Panthers crushed the Seahawks 8-0. Sophomore Alec Morino has also contributed significantly to the Panthers winning April this year. Although the team lost 10 seniors from last year’s squad, the Panthers have
maintained their team chemistry from last year and have translated that into an impressive win total this season. One of the newer additions to the team, sophomore Alec Morino said “It’s a great group of guys who always have great energy and never want to lose. It’s really hard to get down emotionally when you’re surrounded by a team like this.” With five sophomores this is a young team and as one of those sophomores I can’t wait to see what this season and the two after, hold for us”. From big flies to complete games to strikeouts, the Panthers and streaking towards the playoffs will no signs of cooling down. The significant contribution from the young core of the panthers line up bodes well for the next few seasons. But before the spotlight shines on next year, the boys in blue will be hoping to make a deep run into the playoffs.
Prep Volleys into Districts
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Softball Brings it Home MEGHAN KEARNEY ‘16 This year, Prep softball has definitely had an interesting run. After some pre-season doubts on whether or not enough girls would go out to field a whole team, many rookies decided to play ball. Even with inexperience in their midst, the softball team has overcome many obstacles while simultaneously growing closer as a team. In the beginning of the season, Prep softball faced many tough opponents such as Seattle Christian, Holy Names, and Ballard. Junior Captain Karina Diekema ‘16 didn’t let the losses phase her or her teammates. “I think losing makes winning that much better. Our challenges only made us thirsty for a sweet victory.” Through hard work and dedication in practices, the girls quickly cranked out some W’s. Blanchet, Chief Sealth, and Nathan Hale couldn’t quite catch up to the Panthers. The biggest achievement of the season, however, was beating Holy Names for the first time ever with a nail-biting score of 10-9. Newcomer Emma Kelly ‘16 recalls
the game with fondness: “The Holy Names game was one of the best days of my softball career so far. The feeling I had when we won was simply indescribable.” The softball team continued to leave their blood, sweat, and tears on the field as they progressed through the Metro and District tournaments. After finishing sixth in Metros, the girls tightened their cleats and headed to districts. “I’m so proud of us for making it this far!” remarked utility player Sarah Buchanan ‘16. “The road may have been long, but it’s great to know that our hard work is paying off. I think our desire to go to districts was what motivated us throughout the season,” continued Buchanan ‘16. As the season comes to a close, the team continuously brings an element of joy to both on and off the field. Through all of the ups and down, softball has truly demonstrated what it means to be a Panther by displaying loyalty to their sport. Diekema ‘16 says it best: “Softball over everything!”
LEEDS RISING ‘16 Men and women’s tennis has built upon itself and continues to show its prowess and finesse throughout the Metro league. The boys, led by first seat Aaron Yuan ’18, continue to win against many of the other metro league all-star schools for tennis. After honing their skills, the team has high hopes of finishing the season even stronger than they began. Likewise, the women’s team, led by Meghan Zech ’15 and Jessica Cary ’16, has given no mercy to opponents that could not handle the power of the women’s team. Headed by first seat Mary Pat Lee ’17, the group has worked hard throughout the season and has found the win in several matches separated by only a few points. The team stands in the top division out of the four Metro divisions, and the team stands in third place out of the four Metro teams in their top division. With an overall record of 5-5 after several extremely close games in the beginning of the season separated by only a set or two, the young group has worked together to form a team that becomes exuberant and joyful during the times that the team won and consoling but none-
theless hopeful during times that the team lost. Despite their record, it is safe to say that no other team in the metro league has found their games against Prep to be easy. Examples of this would be when the team faced Bainbridge and Garfield, where they lost by only a few points spread out across several sets. The JV tennis team has also attacked the season with a positive beginning. With a current record of 9-1, the team has dominated many schools that stood no chance to the great array of players that the JV tennis team had to display. The Prep community will continue to rally around the tennis team as they continue on into the metro league tournament. Each player on the team will most certainly tackle these schools with the hard work and skill that the team has continuously shown throughout the season, and will undoubtedly leave the season, whether or not they win or lose, knowing that they dedicated their whole selves to the Seattle Prep tennis team and its endeavors.
Sarah Buchanan ‘16 prepares to catch the ball
Athletes Outside of Prep: Holly Brautigam ALEXIS LOSSE ‘16
Evan Pruitt ‘16 gets ready to return the ball back to his opponent
Senior Holly Brautigam is already known for her beautiful voice and amazing acting in the many plays and musicals of Seattle Prep, however some may not know her other passion. Holly has been participating in Kenpo karate for 10 years now and spends 3-5 hours of her week practicing drilling techniques and basics in order to constantly improve. Brautigam started karate because her aunt was a victim of domestic violence and she wanted to make sure she was never in a position where she felt as powerless as her aunt did. On top of that, Holly says karate is a good way to boost her confidence in herself as well as a good way release stress while working out. Holly is the only one in her family participating in karate, although her younger brothers used to. Holly is an adult black belt and working on her first degree. When asked about her favorite karate move she said, “My favorite move in karate is the rear leg round house kick because she says you can generate a lot of power using the momentum of your entire
body, making it really powerful and a great way to stop an attack”. Although Holly loves karate, she doesn’t have enough time to participate in karate competitions because of her other hobbies which include kickboxing, choir, Irish dance, and writing. Holly has had time to break a board however which is a requirement to earn a black belt. When asked about her Sensei, Holly said, “He has taught me that karate is more than just punches and kicks. He’s shown me that in order to be a black belt, you have to act like one in all aspects of your life. You must show courage, kindness, compassion and countless other things in order to truly be a black belt.” Holly’s passion for karate is inspirational and she says it’s partially due to her parents for cheering her on every step of the way and never letting her quit or give up. Holly plans to continue karate in college, and Prep wishes her luck as she continues on into college, and becomes the next “Karate Kid”.
Sports
seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Emma Kelly ‘16
Soccer Ready to Kick it up a Notch NATHANIAL POST ‘16
The Boys’ Varsity soccer team put up a hard fight this year, and certainly advanced the program another step towards success. Despite not earning a spot in the playoffs, Varsity captains Andrew Fischer ‘15 and Josh Cavanaugh ‘15 led the team, scoring 13 total goals during the season. Fischer led with 5 goals, followed closely by Chris Rawlings ‘16 with 4 goals. Varsity finished with a 4-8-3 record, and the team hopes that the Varsity program will see improvement next year by advancing well into the postseason. Junior Varsity had a very solid showing this season, and finished the season strong under captains Nathanial Post ‘16 and Leeds Rising ‘16 with a 12-2-2 overall record. Both Philip Stamolis ‘17 and Owen Tabutt ‘18 scored 11 goals each, accounting for almost half of the 53 total goals scored by the JV this season. The
JV looks toward strengthening the Varsity program next year and contributing to their coming successes. Coach Hendricks led the Varsity team along with the help of the assistant coaches Trenton Fluetsch, Marcus Rudd, and the newest member of the coaching staff, Mr. Smith. Junior Parker Cech from the Varsity team says “We all had an incredible opportunity to be coached by Smith this season. We all learned a lot about the game and grew as players!” The boys played with determination and perseverance to pull off a solid season. Everyone on the team improved their soccer skills and learned more about working as a team. Their hard work this season brought them together and they are all ready to take on a new season next year.
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VGL Cheerful and Successful ALEX MARTIN ‘16 Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse (VGL) had a one of a kind season this year. Although the team lost 11 seniors from last year, the girls have prevailed through this difficulty. Junior Meghan Kearney comments on this: “after losing 11 seniors last year, everyone is very happy however have meshed socially”. Their “relationships off the field really added to our cohesiveness on the field” and they really embodied teammate chemistry, continued Kearney. VGL players are “nice and really
Superstition Leads Boys’ LAX to Victory EMMA KELLY ‘16
The Varsity Boys’ lacrosse team huddles up to get a pep talk during a time out in their last game
helpful, especially the beginners, very optimistic” Says Sophomore Aslan McCurdy. This high morale led the team to a successful season on and off the field. The team this year has won five games and they placed 4th in their league. This success came from the great leadership of their Captains Mia Campbell, Olivia Caflish and Gretta Richardson. This VGL season has been one where “we all love each other,” a quote said by all members of the team.
As the regular spring sports season starts to wrap up, the Boys’ Lacrosse team starts preparing for the coming championship season. After a successful season the team is ready to take on the teams that they will have to face in the coming weeks. Mr. Stearns, varsity head coach for boy’s lacrosse is sure to be happy with the results of this year’s season. The coaching staff along with varsity captains, Sam Kopf ‘15, Joe Chamberlin ‘16, and Jack Pullman ‘15 have led the team with dedication and passion to pull off this successful season. In between playing, training, and winning, the boys LAX players have spent their season goofing off and bonding and just generally having a good time, enjoying each other’s company. They can often be found out on the plaza having fun passing a lacrosse ball around while they wait for the bus. When asked about the team Eric Van Hare ‘16 says “we’ve put in work this season to get the wins and have grown close as a team during that time #fam #thejeans” With an impressive record of 10 wins and 4 loses the 9 seniors on the team can finish the year feeling good about this season and knowing that next year the team will again be well led. They will be leaving the team to a dedicated bunch of eight soon-to-be senior boys. The current juniors are ready to lead the team to yet another
successful season next year. In the coming championship games, the boy’s lacrosse team hopes to finish strong to obtain the highest place that they can. With their talent, hard work, and committed attitudes, these boys are sure to do great things in these games and can likely continue their nine- game winning streak. Many of the players on the team account this remarkable win streak from the power of the Jeans. The Jeans are a divine pair of black jeans that revealed themselves to the seniors in the mid season in the swamps of Montlake. It has become a ritual for one player to wear the Jeans the day before a game for the best of good luck. Since these jeans have been revealed, the team has been on a nine game win streak. Many of these games were major upsets that can only be accounted by the power of the Jeans. But this cult continued as the Jeans’ apostle the Carrot appeared to the leaders of the team. The Carrot bring even more luck to the team, increasing morale and competitiveness on the field. In unwavering belief, the players place both the Carrot and the Jeans on the field of every game and are blessed by their holy presence. Boys’ Lacrosse looks for more luck as it faces off against Mercer Island in the first round of the playoffs.
Running Down the Competition SARAH BUCHANAN ‘16 It’s no secret that Seattle Prep Track and Field season is upon us. With a barrage of students in the gym lobby after school every day wearing running shorts and t-shirts, the squad clearly means business. Many believe that track is simple. The competitors line up at the start, wait for the signal, and run as fast as one can for a short distance. But the sport is much more complex. For example, the mental aspect of running can keep even the fastest runners from competing at their peak performance. Getting into a winning attitude will allow the runner to push themselves during times of physical or mental distress. In addition, the sport includes events involving running, jumping and throwing. Being a no-cut sport, the track
team is quite large. To Prep’s advantage, coaches are able to choose from a large pool of athletes that are best suited for the events. Among the select few designated as captains for track are seniors Emma Sexton and Jake Adler for the sprinters and Sven Shoultz for the throwers. Other standout runners include juniors Keane Collins, Nick Mocha and Seth Chism. These boys, along with captain Jake Adler are part of the spectacular 4x100 relay for the sprinters. Collins also excels in the 100 meter and 200 meter long jump and Sexton competes well in the 100 meter and 300 meter hurdles. Furthermore, senior Libby Niehoff exhibits great leadership qualities among the group in addition to placing highly in Metro. A select bunch of sprinters received
the opportunity to travel down to University of Oregon for the Oregon Relays. Chism commented on the Relays saying, “Oregon was a great experience and it really brought us closer together as a team.” Another event featured in track and field is throwing. The Seattle Prep Throwing team, coached by Mr. Burks, has done extremely well this season and hope to move on to the District and State competition. The male dominant team practices consist of throwing shot-put and discusses at the batting cages down the hill from the campus. Leading the pact for the Panthers in shot-put is junior Noah Brown with a distance of 37 feet and 11 inches. For the discuss, senior Peter Geivett achieved a distance of 127 feet and 2 inches. Also, sopho-
more Sidney Kemp puts the “power” in “girl power” with the farthest throwing distances in shot-put with 25 feet and 2 1/2 inches and a distance of 77 feet and 1/2 inches for the discuss. Coach Burks imparts a large amount of knowledge on the young athletes through repetition of throws. The throwers, mostly consisting of seniors, continue to support their teammates. “We are very tight-knit,” explains Brown, ”we have a lot of inside jokes and push each other to do our best.” The track and field team consists of many specialized squads that are equally important to the overall team dynamic. Catch the Panthers in the Metro and District competitions in the upcoming weeks as the “Track Fam” looks to run down the competition.
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seapreppanther.org May 21, 2015 Editor: Meghan Kearney ’15
What Will You Miss the Most About Seattle Prep?
“The Jeans” - Jonathan Khalfayan‘15
“Mr. Stearns” - Kathryn Zepeda ‘15
“Walls” - Aiden Jenson ‘15
“Mike Durand” - Ben Lewis ‘15
“The VGL Dynasty” - Olivia Caflisch ‘15 & Gretta Richardson ‘15
“Community Minis“Ms. Pasztor” try” - Nora Hendricks ‘15 & Victoria Talty ‘15 - Tina Bermudez ‘15
“Bae”
- Evan Fry ‘15
“Girls Basketball” - Olivia Morrow ‘15 & Andraya Flor ‘15
“My Brother Phil” - Vivicka Stamolis ‘15
“Library With the Homies” - Connor McKenny ‘15
“Newspaper” - Siena Jeakle ‘15 & Julia Piacentini ‘15