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Fall cast prepare for upcoming play Tiffanie Reiss Staff Reporter
For the first time Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed on Sunrise Mountain’s stage. For those who don’t know the play it is a comedy full of fantasy, romance, and satire. It focuses on the events surrounding an impending marriage between the Duke of Athens, Theseus (played by Sean Kocmoud) and the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta (Liz Wetzel). However, in Shakespeare’s world, nothing ever goes as smoothly as planned. “Our play is about love, and falling in and out of love with a few problems in the mean time,” senior Taylor Campion (Queen Titania) said. One of those events involves a group of young lovers. Hermia (Katie Currie) disobeys her father by refusing to marry Demetrius (Marshall Vosler), who is madly in love with her. Hermia’s true love is Lysander (Tanner Buckler). However, things get a bit more complicated when Helena (Nicole Hale) becomes jealous of Hermia because she loves the man Hermia is to be married to. “I think that it shows that when it comes to love, it really becomes the most powerful emotion,” senior Ashley Higgins said. “Obviously, Hermia is willing to go against her father’s wishes to marry someone he disapproves of because she truly loves him.” When Puck (Mitch Forsey), the fairy jester, mistakenly gives Lysander the love potion that was meant for Demetrius the love tangle becomes even more complicated. The love potion works by whomever the person sees is the person he falls in love with. So when Lysander happens to see Helena after waking up, trouble starts.
Photo by Kaitlin Vickers A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S REHEARSAL: Seniors Eddie Mehta, Alexis Collins and Phillip Nikola get together to practice their lines. At rehearsals the cast went through scenes of the play to assure a perfect performance.
“Now I want to know what is going to happen to Hermia and Helena,” sophomore Josephine Uong said. “Will Helena and Hermia get into a cat fight or have an understanding about the situation? Also, will Hermia convince Lysander to be in love with her and elope or just please her dad and marry Demetrius?” Students are already finding out about the October play from friends, Facebook posts, and those who went to auditions, which have been creating more and more interest. Some though, are not too convinced about whether or not the play is worth their time. “I’m sure it will be great for someone who enjoys Shakespeare,” junior Sal Licari said, “I don’t have any friends in it and am just not interested.” New theatre director Tanya Boehme is bound to bring new
twists to past performances and a different outlook. “I would love to go to see this play because I’m into romance novels, movies, etc,” Uong said. “Because you will never know what is going to happen to the characters until you be patient and finish the story.” Everyone has their own opinions about going to the play or not. “SMHS has a really strong theater program so the play should be great,” senior Katherine Brown said. “I enjoy the original story so it will be interesting to see the twists they are going to put in.” The cast received their scripts and have begun coming together after school three times a week to run lines for opening night. However, to make their rehearsals a bit more difficult, the play is entirely in Shakespearian lan-
guage. Those going might want to brush up on their Old English because there is a whole lot of thy’s, thou’s, nay’s, and shalt’s. “Memorizing lines are the most difficult, especially memorizing Shakespeare,” Campion said. However it is not all memorizing lines. There are other things that go into performing a play before the actors even step foot on the stage. “We’re deciding where people go on stage, the set is being built by are production design classes. It’s really fun, it’s a great process,” Tanya Boehme said. Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opens October 20 and continues through the rest of the week. The play is estimated to be several hours long with an intermission, and tickets will be $5 per person.
Sunrise to hold My Life week in October
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During the week of October 4, Sunrise Mountain will hold a series of events designed to highlight elective and club choices called My Life. My Life is a program the district started last year in the high schools to showcase possible options for students to get involved in at school. “My Life shows students the types of classes SMHS offers as well as giving them an opportunity to join clubs they haven’t
heard of,” Counselor Genna Laird said. “It helps students decide which electives to take if they are unsure.” This program is not only beneficial to students but it also is of great use to teachers in many ways. “Teachers also have the opportunity to showcase classes and encourage involvement at school,” Laird said. “It also reminds students of the importance of choosing career pathways while in high school.” Last year, My Life was only
a one-day event but this year, a whole week is devoted to the program. “This is definitely something we will continue to do in the future,” Laird said. “I think it’s something we feel is very important for students to see.” Tables will be set up with information available for students to pick up and displays for students to see and hopefully become interested in. All of the My Life events can be found in the gymnasium during both lunches.
My Life Week Events •Mon, October 4: Club Day •Tues, October 5: CTE Day •Weds, October 6: Elective Day •Thurs, October 7: College and Career Day
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Sunrise excels to top Emily Bridgewater Sunrise Mountain High School is currently the leading school with AIMS scores in the district. Six years in a row, Sunrise Mountain has been an excelling school. Principal Jerry Nunez was not surprised about the scores
worked hard and have teachers that care,” Saenz-Ochoa said. Although the scores were high in math and English, the scores for Science were not so high. Short explained that the scores were lower than the administrators wanted them to be. “No one thinks that they are
whatsoever; Nunez believes that the SMHS has a good student body, great parental support and a great staff. Assistant Principal Donna Short was pleased with the scores of SMHS students. “I think the thing that surprised us was the number of exceeders in math,” Donna Short said. The first time around 41% of students exceeded on all three of the AIMS tests. “I think parents look at a school by their rank. High scores let people know we are focused on academics,” said Short. Junior Anissa Saenz-Ochoa took the AIMS last year and exceeded on all three and met the standard on the science portion of the test. Saenz-Ochoa believes she goes to a good school. “I’m proud to know that I’m surrounded by students who
serious and so they don’t take them seriously,” Short said. The AIMS Science is not a graduation requirement for high school, so students have a tendency to not take them as serious as the math, reading and writing tests. “Until it is a requirement, students won’t take them as seriously,” Nunez said. This may also be the last year schools will have the labels of “excelling”, “highly performing”, “performing plus”, “performing”, and “underperforming”. The state is considering changing the labels to letter grading as if it was a student’s report card. “The state may change their labels on schools and changing the criteria for an excelling school,” Nunez said. Administrators for SMHS expect this year’s sophomores to continue the ongoing excelling streak.
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Photo by Emily Bridgewater
Photo by Kellie Reynolds READY, SET, GO: Teachers participate in a challenge before the Liberty v. Sunrise game. Math teacher Teresa Killeen and English teacher Mark Faust had to put vaseline on their nose and pass a cotton ballwithout using their hands.
Teachers show school spirit Morgan Brewster Staff Reporter
On Friday, August 27, every teacher wore a white football t-shirt to show support for the upcoming football game against Liberty. A few also participated in the pep-assembly teacher challenge. Nine teachers, four new and five returning, played a part in a game that involved moving cotton balls down the line using Vaseline on their noses. The
teachers had to lean down and stand on their toes to reach each others’ noses without using any other part of their body. The teachers were glad to participate, either because they have done it before or they are comfortable in front of people. “I thought it was fun,” said science teacher Jennifer Tolle. “A good way to introduce the new teachers for the kids who don’t have a class with us. It was fun to get out there with the other teachers; we had a lot
of fun with it.” Most of the returning teachers, including history teacher Beth Joice, have been a part of teacher challenges before and are glad to do it. “You know, I think it shows the students that if we can step out of our comfort zone, then they can wear a white shirt for a game,” Joice said. “We can all be involved in a way. I weekly make a fool out of myself; I am used to making a fool of myself in front of the whole school.”
on the portion control,” Titterington said. Drinks this year have been changed as well. Senior Phuong Truong thinks that the change was for the worse, saying that several of the beverages do not taste good. But other choices are offered. Milk is available for students every day, and the food service providers are pushing milk consumption. Fruits and vegetables are being promoted as well. “[There] will be a fruit and veggie bar,” Titterington said. This will be included in the price of a school lunch, and the fresh fruit and vegetables will provide a substitute to large amounts of fries. After the initial shock, students are adjusting to the new lunches. “At first I think they were taken aback that they didn’t get their french fries every day,” Titterington said, but she is
happy to work with students to improve lunches. “I’m open to the feedback,” Titterington said. Some students have complaints about things other than the food. “They’ve incorporated freshmen into fourth hour lunch, Truong said. “It’s [also] too busy and crowded.” Administrators are pleased with the new lunches. “Lunches are more balanced this year with about 100 more students at first lunch,” Assistant Principal Clay Carpenter said. Despite the unfamiliar changes, students have adjusted well and many are continuing to buy their lunches. After factoring in the change in student population, lunch purchases are up about 10 percent this year, according to Titterington. The new lunches have not appeared to have a negative effect on sales.
School makes changes to push healthier eating
Chelsey Schmid Staff Reporter
As the new school year dawned, students used to wolfing down fries by the dozens at lunch found themselves sorely disappointed. Lunch programs across the nation have devoted themselves to producing healthier lunches for students. This year at Sunrise Mountain, that goal has manifested itself in differences in side dishes. The most noticeable change has been with the fries. “Three days out of the week we are baking our potato products,” Cafeteria Manager Linda Titterington said. “[This is to] cut back on the fat content in the diet.” On Mondays and Fridays, french fries are still served. On Tuesdays buffalo chips are served, Wednesdays are tater tots and Thursdays are steak wedges. “We do keep a tighter rein
Photo by Emily Bridgewater EAT UP: Juniors Andy Benavidez and Natalie Valichnac sit and eat their healthy lunches. Benavidez dined on salad and milk.
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Reality television bad influence on today’s youth Jessie O’Cheltree Staff Reporter
Long teased hair, tight dresses, clothes that make you look like a “player”; these are styles that have been influenced by reality TV and taken for the next best style. Reality shows are just that: shows, made up to look like reality. The fights and the drama are all staged. There is no doubt some of the reactions are genuine, but just the same, they do not represent reality. Young adults tune into reality shows each week and are enjoying every second of watching them. The question is: do they have just as many good influences as they do bad? Take “Gene Simmon’s Family Jewels” for instance. The show is really about family and working together, but it is impossible to tell when acting stops and their reality begins. The same goes for “Keeping up
with the Kardashians”, family comes first and work comes next. But at the same time they are still acting most of the time to hype up the drama. Shows like “Jersey Shore” and “Jerseylicious” do not have any moral values, and are full of drama and fights. People watch them because they show a different kind of reality and the fast track to fame. From Snooki to Olivia, some shows have either bad acting or very dramatic stars. Junior Tatiana McCormick disagreed by saying, “No, because some have morals.” But is this true? Some people may think so. Viewers have to decide for themselves. No doubt the shows are interesting, which explains why many teens and young adults watch them. Reality shows are also interesting to watch for some because they make them feel better about their lives. The fake reality that these shows produce can make people watching glad that their lives are not so far in turmoil. But that is the only good thing about it. But
does this make up for all the bad examples that are set? Sophomore David Marshall said, “I don’t think they’re a bad influence because they teach you what not to do in life.” By saying that, Marshall says the one thing that we should all know: reality shows are fake and should not be taken as seriously as many students do. But is saying that enough to make students realize that reality shows are a complete waste of time? The only way to see if it is understood by students is if they stop watching and copying them. If reality shows keep getting bigger, then some day we all might be doing our hair like Kim Kardashian or acting just like Snooki/The Situation. It is not a reality anyone should want, but it is one that we might just get. Reality shows may not be a bad influence on young adults, but they can shape the reality for future teens by making them more shallow and encouraging them to dress inappropriately. Maybe it is inevitable, but if people stopped watching reality TV shows as if they are the
only thing keeping them alive it could change everyone’s outlook. Because I don’t think any person wants to fight about every little thing that does not go their way like a child.
Reality TV shows have the ability to change how teens act. However, everyone has the choice if they want to sit and watch the shows or not.
Restricted: May not be appropriate for students Chelsey Schmid Staff Reporter
The contest of the week, a trivia competition between second hour classes included in the morning announcements, has become a lighthearted and entertaining part of the school day for students at Sunrise Mountain. Many enjoy figuring out the answers or showing off their knowledge. During the week of August 23, however, some students found themselves alienated by the contest. It was called “Finish That Line”. Students were shown a clip from a movie and had to know the next line of the scene. The idea for the contest seemed inclusive and encompassing. As the clips for each day were shown, however, it soon became apparent that three out of the four movies used were rated R: Stepbrothers, The Shining, and The Hangover. (The fourth movie, Anchorman, was rated PG-13.) Although nothing untoward was displayed in any of the clips, students who do not often watch R-rated movies found themselves at a disadvantage. “I would have preferred they used better movies,” senior Jessica Turley said.
Turley does not watch R-rated movies because of religious beliefs and personal opinion. “If it’s rated R then it’s obviously inappropriate,” Turley said. “I don’t need to be putting that information in my mind.” Senior Hayley Eastman was also disappointed by the movie choices. She does not watch R-rated films because of the content and because of religious beliefs. “I didn’t know any of the answers,” Eastman said. “A lot of the content in [R-rated movies] is bad, and I don’t really want to watch that.” Senior Marius Taflan, who was involved in planning the “Finish that Line” contest, did not see a problem with the
movies used. “Most of them have a bit of comedy and a bit of action,” Taflan said. He tried to pick recent movies people would have seen and
A fascination with the rude, tasteless, and inappropriate, however, has been infused into our culture. said that he did not pay attention to the ratings. Media Productions teacher Bryce Budoff, speaking after the contest had aired, discussed the difficulty of establishing contests that everyone can participate in. “The questions have to be so
general,” Budoff said. “I didn’t even think about [the ratings]… I just approved them based on the content.” Movies are determined to be rated R (Restricted) by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) if they contain “adult themes, adult activity, hard language, intense or persistent violence, sexuallyoriented nudity, drug abuse or other elements.” The MPAA strongly urges parents to carefully review Rrated movies before allowing their children to view them and cautions that movies with this rating are often not appropriate for anyone under 17. Simply because students are permitted to see a movie does
not mean that they should. A fascination with the rude, tasteless, and inappropriate, however, has been infused into our culture. Although a few R films may be humorous or powerful, the vast majority of them represent a general degradation of morals when viewed by young teenagers. If people wish to expose themselves to that sort of material on their own time, then fine. When a contest is being hosted for the entire school, however, the audience needs to be kept in mind. If that audience includes teenagers under 17, no R-rated films should be brought into the picture.
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New York City mosque causes controversy Brandi Porter Copy Editor
Park51, a 13-story Muslim center—one of the stories would be a mosque— is to be built two blocks from Ground Zero. The center proposed by project leader Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf has started a debate nationally. A few politicians who have openly spoken against the center are Republicans Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House. President Barack Obama has openly announced he supports Rauf’s right to build the center there. During the annual White House iftar, he said, “This is America and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable.” The government’s choice not to act against the center because of the First Ammendment did not stop those opposing it from taking action, but their attempts were thwarted. Rauf went through his last political obstacle on Aug. 3 after the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted 9-0 against designating it a historic build (which would eliminate any construction to occur at the site). This may have been his last legal obstacle, but the topic is still a social issue. It’s unbelievable how much one man, out of millions in America, can spark a controversy that has spread throughout the country. His idea creat-
Photo provided by (Alejandra Villa/Newsday/MCT) NYC CRISIS: Opponents of the proposed Islamic cultural centre near ground zero demonstrate in lower Manhattan, New York, Saturday, September 11, 2010.
ed problems for Muslims who never expected to receive such strong resistance. Muslims in Tennessee, California, Wisconsin and Arizona have all faced opposition from people in their community for either creating or expanding mosques. In Mursfreesboro, Tenn., the once-overlooked Islamic Center of Murfreesboro has received more national attention for wanting to move to a larger building since the proposal of the center near Ground Zero. On Aug. 28 someone set fire to the construction equipment where the center would move and the next day, five gunshots were fired nearby. Worshippers from the center are not only facing violent opposition, but political opposition as well. A local Republican candidate,
Lou Zelenik, has accused the center of supporting Hamas, a violent Palestinian militant group that has repeatedly killed Israeli citizens, and is trying to link them to it. In Temecula, Calif., Muslims have recently saved enough money to move their current mosque to a larger, more open setting. However, their actions have received resistance from the community, who is worried the mosque will not fit into their rural environment and that it may bring Muslim extremists to the community. This comes as a surprise to the Muslims, who have been praying at their current location for more than 10 years. In Sheboygan, Wis., Dr. Mansoor Mirza, and several others, have already bought
a building meant to be turned into a mosque, and have been approved to do so by the town of Wilson’s Planning Commission. According to an article in TIME Magazine, many town members from Wilson and other nearby towns, loudly spoke their feelings about the mosque while Mirza was speaking with the board. They said things like, “the mosque will be creating terrorists” and “we don’t trust you.” When Mirza commented, “I believe in the same God you believe in,” the response was, “You don’t believe in God; you believe in Allah.” The Islamic Community Center of Phoenix has recently been a victim of vandalism. A few weeks ago, paint was spilled, windows were shattered (by what appeared to be
gunshots) and anti-Islam graffiti was found at their new— currently under construction— mosque, across the street from their current, smaller location. The FBI is investigating. The issue is not black-andwhite. Rauf has every right to build his center near Ground Zero under the First Amendment but it is completely insensitive of him to do so, since many people link Muslims to the 9/11 attack. Rauf says he stands for peace but his actions have only increased the rage felt by many Americans towards Muslims and has raised questions as to why he is determined to build on this site. If he wants to generate peace, he should change the location to a less sensitive area.
just let the doors close on her face. This circumstance ultimately left me feeling astonished at how little anyone these days has any consideration for others. In the time of our grandparents, men treated woman with respect and vice versa. People opened doors for one another and pulled over to help if someone’s car broke down. Neighbors actually knew each other, and adults were modest role models. When did this change? Today as students, we’re beginning to lack compassion when it comes to helping others out. At school, I have noticed students can be very insincere. I have seen people drop all their books and, as the papers fly everywhere, no one stops to help. Most of us see those repetitive posters hanging in our teacher’s room about good character, but the idea never seems to stick. I have not opened doors or helped someone pick up some-
thing because I was either too focused on what I was doing or impatient. Now that I think back, I feel guilty. Other situations at work have dampened my faith in people’s character. At my work, there are always those people who prefer to talk on their phone than to continue ordering. As the line builds up and I blankly stare at that person, I will often wonder why not let the people behind you go ahead? When people can not even say thank you when you went through the trouble to specialize their order, it’s very disheartening. To run around in a panic over someone’s order not only takes away from your time, but the other customers have to wait while you finish it. What could be a very general cause of people’s inability to worry about one another is technology. There is less faceto-face interaction nowadays. Teenagers can sit in a group of
their closest friends, yet every single one of them could be on their phones in separate conversations. Society has caused fear and lack of trust with those around us. Life is now full of numerous acts of violence that scare people out of their wits. The news tells of those tragic random accidents and it makes us fear it could happen to us too. So instead of maybe pulling over to jump-start a stranger’s car or giving a homeless person money, we drive by in fear for our own safety. It isn’t a crime to be scared, but it is sad that life has come to this. Most teenagers are now either learning to drive, or have been driving for a while, and I am sure they have noticed that people are not the most courteous when they are in their vehicles. It’s annoying when a car has to wait forever with their turn signal on to change lanes because people are too impa-
tient to slow down and let the car in. People have become more self-centered over the years. I assume its partly because of the economy and the recession we have all had to face. Everyone treasures their possessions and who could blame them if their main concern at the moment was themselves? When I was younger, my mom set an example when it came to etiquette. She has always helped strangers and feels guilty that she couldn’t do more to help. I do not want to sound stuck-up, but I see that we have begun to lose respect for our fellow man, as I have matured and grown up. If I could somehow find a way to inspire or remind people that we are not all that matters in the world, then maybe it would be helping on my part. Life as we know it could be better if we all just took the chance to help someone else.
Generation loses a sense of chivalry Kaitlin Vickers Staff Reporter
Call me old fashioned, but it seems character traits that generations had once prized, such as chivalry or hospitality, has slowly disappeared. This trend could be because of society or lack of compassion; people today are losing the traits that bond us as humans. The other day, I was walking through the front doors of Dillard’s. I happened to notice a woman clutching her ribs struggling to open the door. So I did what I thought anyone would do, and pulled the door open for her. She smiled and told me she recently had surgery. It was not until after she said thank you that I noticed that the man she was with had
the S potlight 05 S eptember 30, 2010
Jamie Warren Staff Reporter
The Senior Unit held on Aug. 31 in the library was crammed with a lot of information and important deadlines, all in hopes of making sure you’re on track your senior year. But between the informational presentations, scholarship handouts, career websites and college representatives, it may have been easy to get lost in the details. All of the dates and deadlines to remember can be a little overwhelming. But as long as you stay on track and follow these easy steps, you’ll be able to finish off your last year of high school, worry-free. now-December According to Career Center Specialist Cindy Fair, now is the best time to get college applications done. This is because many schools have merit-based scholarships that require students to meet a certain application deadline in order to be eligible. For in-state colleges, such as Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or University of Arizona, the deadline is December 1 to be considered for a merit scholarship. A merit scholarship is based on academics. In order to apply to the colleges of your choice, all you need to do is go online to the school of your choices’ website.
If you are planning on attending a community college, enrollment begins in April and continues until classes start in August. Remember, deadlines for out of state schools vary, so look them up now. After you have applied, you need to remember a few things: Transcripts First, send the school your transcript. This is a pretty simple process. Go on docufide. com, and sign up. Then, select the colleges you’re applying to, and pay the $5 fee (this school year ASU, U of A, and NAU are free). Sunrise will be notified, and will send your transcripts to the schools you chose. SAT/ACT scores Also, do not forget to send colleges your SAT/ACT scores if you haven’t already. When you took the test, you may have selected to have your scores automatically sent. If not, you will have to pay an extra $10 and go to collegeboard.com (SAT), or actstudent.org (ACT) to send them. If you want to retake the ACT test, your last chance is on Oct. 23, if you pay the late fee of $21 and register before Oct. 1. If your colleges already have your ACT/SAT scores, and you retake it, you need to notify them so they can receive your new scores. If you don’t remember if you sent your scores or not, contact an admissions counselor for that school, or go on the school’s website that you
Photo attributed by Arizona State University GO DEVILS: Arizona State University has over 70,400 students enrolled in their four campuses around the state. ASU is one of the three state schools, along with Northern Arizona University and University of Arizona.
applied to and look under your account.
Scholarships This is also the time to be applying for as many scholarships as you can. Deadlines for different scholarships vary, but students should do this now so they don’t miss out on any opportunities. There is a great list of scholarships on the Peoria Unified School District website. When you are on the PUSD homepage, click “Parents.” Then click “Guidance and Counseling” in the new page, then click on “Scholarships and Other Opportunities” on the left menu. October 4 Oct. 4 is College Bound Student Information Night at Centennial High School. Students and their parents will have the chance to learn about one of three categories: financial aid, the college-bound process, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility
Center for Student-Athletes. January 1 On Jan. 1, students can start applying for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). FAFSA provides billions of dollars of financial aid funds to students receiving education beyond high school. The government will determine your eligibility based on your family’s income. Applying can give students scholarships, student loans, or work study opportunities. Keep in mind, the average annual cost to attend ASU, and live on campus, is about $22,000. So if you are worried about how you will afford college, you need to apply. After your parents have filed their 2010 taxes, go to fafsa.ed.gov and follow the three-step process. March In March, students should have received some acceptance letters. This is when students make decisions about housing.
For U of A and NAU, the housing deposit deadline is May 1. The housing deadline for ASU is undetermined. End of May After you graduate, you need to send your final transcript to the college of your choice to confirm your grades. Once the school year is over, go to docufide.com and request to have your final transcript sent. According to Fair, colleges are looking for students who are still willing to push themselves toward the end of the year and these colleges have the right to change admission decisions if your final grades turned out poorly. This school year is going to fly by quickly, along with these deadlines. So if you are a procrastinator, don’t forget to mark these dates on your calendar. For any additional information on colleges, careers or other opportunities, visit Fair in the career center in the library.
Shores, like many other students, waits patiently for her math classes to be over so she can finish the day. Shores claims her favorite part of the class is “when the bell rings and we get to leave.” Students can be heard in every class complaining about the work and wishing for an easier problem. This could be just because of a struggle the students have with the homework. “I don’t like it,” junior Danielle Dane said, “I think it’s the hardest of all the subjects.” NATURAL OR INFLUENCED? Students all have their own opinion in regard to math, whether it is a positive, negative or neutral one. “I’m okay with it,” sophomore Matthew Kides said. “It’s
not my favorite (and) not my least favorite.” There’s no way of knowing all of the things that could have influenced a student’s opinion on math. There are far too many variables. Even math teachers may not have enjoyed math while in high school. “I thought it was okay,” Faulkner said. “I was always good at it, so I liked it. It was never my favorite, though.” Ultimately, the choice is yours to either do the minimum of math and put it off until college or continue struggling through until you get to a calculus class. Faulkner believes it is important to go all the way. “Take as much math as you can,” Faulkner said. “The more math you take, the better off you are.”
Students share varied opinions on math Kellie Reynolds Staff Reporter
Math classes are something every student must deal with. Though an occasional grumble will declare that the material learned will never be used, it couldn’t be farther from the truth. Basic life problems, like figuring out the tip at a restaurant and paying cell phone bills, are not going away any time soon. Without even realizing it, a person takes math for granted. “Whenever you use a computer, talk on your cell phone, watch TV, drive a car, use an elevator, fly a plane or do just about anything that you take for granted, be thankful for math because math made it possible for you to do all of those things,” math teacher Warren Faulkner said. However, the attitudes of the students vary between the ultimate math hater and the extreme math enthusiasts eagerly solving problems by the dozen. Students’ opinions on math are wide-ranging, but it appears to be predetermined. “I think it’s kind of a dumb subject, but that’s just me,” freshman Eileen Ball said. There are many factors that
play into a student’s opinion on math: teachers, parents and natural opinion. TEACHERS A past teacher could be a good or bad influence in regard to math. Recently, calculus students of Faulkner earned high scores on the advanced placement test, worth 8 university credits. 10 of the 13 students received a five, the highest score. The remaining three scored a four. “(Teachers should) try not to be boring,” Faulkner said. “Math is pretty boring for most people.” Some teachers teach their class in a way that does not click for some, so the students’ confidence will lower. Often, that sways the student to dislike the entire subject and results in a negative attitude. “I used to like it, but now it’s hard so I don’t like it anymore,” junior Sheree Barton said. PARENTS “My mom (has influenced my opinion of math) because she’s really good at math,” junior Alex Annear said. Often a parent will have a career dealing with math. Instead of going to after-school tutoring, some students can just wait for a parent to get home
and help them with homework. “My dad like an electrical engineer,” junior Alexandra Ibarcena said. “He’s really big on math.” NATURAL LOVE FOR MATH Some people simply like math. It’s not a matter of being smarter than the average person at math. In fact, it is more of a matter of the attitude toward the class. “(Math is) fun if you get used to it,” Ibarcena said. “It’s not hard if you pay attention.” Sometimes students will like math better when they are in a higher math class. “I think if (students are) good at it, they like it,” Faulkner said. “If they’re not, they don’t like it.” There are some proactive ways to hone on one’s math skills. “(Students should) ask their teachers questions, ask for help,” Faulker said. “Students don’t ask for help enough.” Whether a lack of effort or natural preference, there are quite a few people who are disgusted by math. NATURAL HATE “I don’t like math,” sophomore Kelsey Shores said. “I can’t stand it.”
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Freshman Friday:
real or myth
Kaitlin Vickers Staff Reporter
This cartoon is a comical exaggeration of the so-called “Freshman Friday”. Although this day doesn’t actually exist, it remains a fear of anyone transitioning into high school. Upperclassmen are really not scary, and rarely stampede anyone as depicted in the cartoon. Football players areusually pretty nice and won’t throw anyone into a locker. The idea of throwing someone into a locker is silly in itself. The lockers can hardly fit a stack full of binders in them, so unless someone is two feet tall, the prospect of fitting anyone into a locker is highly unlikely. Even if someone could fit into a locker, there would be no problem escaping, as students seem to always leave their lockers unlocked anyway. So don’t worry freshman, upperclassmen are not out to get you. Except when it comes to winning the spirit stick at pep assemblies.
Kaitlin Vickers Staff Reporter
Spirit week is a time to go big or go home. It’s the students’ chance to show their inner mustang spirit. For the ultimate spirit week, here are some tips: Use all that saved up birthday money and head to the store for the all-around best costume. Think of something creative. Wearing a t-shirt is nice, but now is your chance to go crazy! Collaborate ideas with some friends and maybe have a group theme. Go for a more humorous approach. Try to think of the funniest idea that relates to each day. For the thrifty shopper, thrift stores are always filled with hidden gems that can make your spirit week amazing. Just make sure to wash what you buy first. Have a friendly competition among classmates to see who can wear it better. Have a photo shoot of your wacky costumes and post them for fun on Facebook. Spirit week is about hav-
how to dress up ing fun and representing our school, but keep this in mind: Make sure everything is school appropriate. It really isn’t that hard. Since you will have to wear your outfit all day, you might want to make sure it’s comfortable. Hint: sequins and glitter are itchy. Don’t dye your hair. It’s not worth the risk to ruin it. So instead, just style your hair in a wacky way with large amounts of accessories. Try not to leave your outfit to the last minute. You want to be proud of what you’re wearing and not upset that you couldn’t find what you had originally planned. There are a lot of other ways to show spirit than through body paint. Good idea in theory, not in practice. Plus everyone will know where you’ve been by your paint trail. Overall, just have fun expressing your mustang pride. This is a time to support all things Sunrise. The best way to help out is by dressing up and going all out.
Snaz up
drabby PE uniforms Alex Korsick Staff Reporter
Polyester purple mesh shorts and plain grey t-shirts may be a good look for some, but certainly not all. Being an individual is important in high school, and PE uniforms are no exception. There are several ways to spice up your exercise attire, so when the day comes of the dreaded mile run around the track, you will have something to smile about. Bubble letters never go out of style. Go ahead and go crazy with those Magic Markers. A little sparkle goes a long way. Break out your mom’s hot glue gun, and that box of rhinestones you got in fifth grade and get gluing! Boys, this one is for you. Accessorize with sweat bands. Soak up the sweat and look stylish at the same time. Get creative with your footwear. Invest in some colorful knee socks and wear them with pride.
Simple things can also make just as much of a statement as complicated ones. When you write your name in that little grey box, add some flair with a heart, star, peace sign or whatever you want. Girls, I know that those uniforms are not as flattering as you would like. Try rolling your sleeves to make them actually fit. Cinch your sleeves with a ribbon to really make a statement. Add some pop to your grey shirt with a colorful undershirt. Spice up those Nike’s with some colorful shoelaces. Match them to your eyes, your boyfriend or girlfriend’s eyes or your imaginary friend’s eyes. Open up those constricting t-shirts and make them a Vneck. Whether you take these style tips to heart or not, there is one piece of advice that is indisputable. Deodorant never goes out of style.
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Ah, the joys of the high school homecoming dance. Walking into the fog of sweat, thinking that you really shouldn’t have worn high heels, forking it over for the expensive pictures, etc. The time to start thinking about planning is here, but first, a few tips for survival. Get personal with the date invite. Don’t ask over text. Seriously. You snooze, you lose. Don’t wait until the day before to ask someone. Cut the tasteless dance moves. According to staffer Alex Korsick, “If you can’t fit a holy text between you and your partner, you’re too close.” No grinding. Is that too much to ask? No slow dancing to fast songs. You’re creeping people out. Don’t forget the classics. Do the funky chicken or the Macarena. Come on. You know you want to.
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We know breaking up is
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Alex Korsick Staff Reporter
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Almost everyone has been broken up with, or has broken up with someone. It’s just a part of growing up. So, here are some tips on what not to do when breaking up with that not-so-special someone. Don’t use anything written. However, if you do, make sure that you don’t pass the girl or boy the wrong note. That will only lead to disaster. Just say no to breaking up with someone over text messages. Don’t post the break-up message on their Facebook wall or MySpace. Don’t unexpectedly change your relationship status to “single” or the dreaded, “it’s complicated,” assuming that your significant other will get the clue. Don’t @reply them on Twitter. That is just not good “Twitterquette”. Stay away from using your friends to break up with him/ her. That might be acceptable on the playground in third
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grade, but not in high school. Don’t break up with someone before major events such as Homecoming, Prom, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, etc. Don’t just assume that if you don’t talk to someone for two days that means you’re broken up. People are just busy sometimes. Don’t break up with someone for absolutely no reason. Things like the person having brown hair, long nails, ear piercings, freckles, or the second generation iPhone are not acceptable reasons to end a relationship with someone. Stay away from dating another person as a way to break it off with someone else. Somehow, that never ends well for anyone. Don’t email them. No one even checks that anyway. The final suggestion on how not to break up comes from history teacher Brian Greene. “Cut the drama,” Greene said. “Just tell them what’s up.” Hopefully, after reading these suggestions, there will be a few less broken hearts on the Sunrise Mountain campus.
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Janelle Bencic, 12: “So I was in sixth grade and I had my first love, just like everyone does in sixth grade. We were dating and then a few weeks later he was like ‘Um, so actually I don’t like freckles,’ and I have freckles. So then I went home and put on some cover up because I wanted him to like me, even though I had freckles. So I put (cover-up) on and then got a rash all over my face.”
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Sean Kocmoud, 10: “When I was in seventh grade, I was in the bathroom and my friend walked in and said that a guy was being mean to my girlfriend. I was like ‘Well, I can’t do anything right now because I’m going to the bathroom.’ Then he was like ‘Well, then I’m going to go tell your girlfriend that you don’t care about her anymore,’ and then I got dumped.”
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Nick Jones, 12: “One time in sixth or seventh grade I broke up with a girl and I had two notes in my hand and I gave her the wrong note. I gave her a note that said ‘I like you’ and everything, and it was actually to a different girl. And the girl that I did like I gave the note that said ‘It’s over.’”
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Melissa Wilson, 12: “I was in eighth grade and I was dating this boy, and he decided he wanted to break up with me. Supposedly he sent me a text message that I didn’t get. So, I showed up at school the next day and thought that I was still dating him but a kid was walking past me and was like ‘Oh, I’m sorry that your boyfriend broke up with you’, and I was like, ‘I didn’t even know that.’”
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Pride of Sunrise marches back into victory Jessie O’Cheltree Staff Reporter
Assemblies, competitions and half time shows: the marching band plays at all of them, giving us music, the fight song and halftime performance. The band has gotten plenty of recognition over the years. “Band has been to state seven out of the past eight years,”` marching band director Chris Vail said. “And the band has taken top honors at five different competitions in the past three years.” Between football games and competitions, the marching band works very hard to perfect their routines. “We have hour and a half morning practices and three
hour practices on Tuesday nights,” drum major and senior Courtney Kealer said. “Color guard rocks: we make the band more entertaining,” Turschmann said. Sophomore Taylor Turschmann is working hard to perfect his flag routines on the color guard. Their performance is a little different this year; its message is about the planet and recycling. “We’ve usually had a story line to go along with our show but now we have a message that’s important to us,” Kealer said. Also, the marching band has gotten a little younger. There are more freshmen and sophomores this year than any other
PRIDE: Drum majors and seniors Courtney Kealer and Jacob Anderson give a salute before halftime show. The band performed parts one and two of their show on Friday, September 17, at the home football game.
Photos by Chelsey Schmid PLAY THAT THING: After two months of rehearsing, the band had their first competition on Saturday, September 25 and scored a Good rating as well as three captions. They performed all three parts of their show and hope to have a winning competition season this year.
year, which makes the band larger. When asked if he was excited Turschmann said, “yes, because I have never been in a band competition before, and I think it would be awesome.” Their first performance for competitions was on September 25 at Mountain Pointe High School, they recieved a Good rating and captions in Top Music Performance, Percussion and Flag Line. “Our music is about the planet Earth and our show is about how we all have to work
to make the planet a better place,” Vail said. The SMHS marching band has a competitive streak that is difficult to beat. “We work as a team, and everybody is out to help everybody else and at the beginning it was all brand new and we had to learn to do it all again,” Vail said. The marching band is on track to be amazing this year. “This band is awesome, and we have potential and I know we’ll go far this season,” Kealer said.
Q & A with Student Body President Claire Yost Jamie Warren Staff Reporter
A: I love the activities and meeting people. First of all, it’s an excuse to do crazy things. If you’re part of student council, you can do that you know? Going crazy at football games, meetYou can dress up like a weirdo; you can ing tons of new people and having great paint yourself at a football game. But experiences is what Student Council is it’s fun because at assemblies or dances all about. Just ask Student Body Presior Homecoming week especially, when dent Claire Yost. you go out and talk to people who Q: What inspired you to first be in dress up, you meet so many people you student council? would not meet otherwise and they’re A: It was my sibpeople that are just fun. lings. There’s five of us. Q: How important is I have two older sisters “I just want it for students to get inand an older brother. volved? people to (My brother’s) freshA: (Putting) academics actually man year, he did student first is my thing because council just for the heck that’s what’s going to help realize of it and he loved it. I you out in the real world [having watched him go through obviously. But you’re only it and how much fun he school spirit] in high school once, so I had and all the people would recommend that can be fun. he met and I was like, you get involved as much “I want to do that.” So as possible because it’s -Yost he encouraged us to do so fun, you meet so many it and one after another we’ve all done people, you have experiences and like it. you only have four years so live it up Q: As student body president, what and get involved. are you in charge of? Q: What is the one thing you’ll reA: Well, the student body. We’re member about your high school expein charge of all the student funds. As rience? part of student council, we raise all the A: Just not regretting anything and money and then find ways to give it having more fun. I want our school to back to the students. Different people have more school spirit. I want more are in charge and I just oversee it all. people to go out to the games and get Q: What is your favorite part about involved. I just want people to actually student council? realize it can be fun.
Photo contributed by Rachel Passer PARTY IT UP: Girls from BBYO dress up as supermodels to attend the chapter president’s midstate ceremony, where the chapter catches up on its progress and goes over future goals. The theme of the ceremony was ‘America’s Next Top N’Sia[meaning President in Hebrew].”
BBYO creates new opportunites Natasha Hossain Managing Editor
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) helps Jewish teenagers get together and socialize during fun and exciting events. BBYO is a national organization with lots of state regions, with smaller chapters within the region. Some teenagers at Sunrise attend BBYO and are part of the Mountain Region. “Our group got started because these two girls went to an event as a visitor and really liked it,” junior Rachel Passer said. “Then they started what is now our group, BOOM, and word spread.” BBYO groups get together each week and some weekends to have sleepovers, attend regional events, do activities and meet people.
“It’s a groovy place to have fun and make new friends,” Passer said. Freshman Sydney Stevens also enjoys being a part of BBYO. “It’s really fun and I made a lot of new friends,” Stevens said. “I also got closer to my other friends.” As well as socializing, the girls like the new found experiences. “We hang out and learn new things,” junior Mallerie Kohn said. “[I like] to see my fellow girlies.” At the last meeting, the group dressed up as foreigners for their activity. “I dressed as a Brit (British person),” Passer said. About 15 girls at Sunrise are involved in the BOOM chapter. The girls normally meet every Tuesday at the Temple of Beth Shalom. Occasionally they hold group bonding sleepovers at each other’s houses.
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Perry’s new CD is a ‘dream’ Emily Bridgewater Staff Reporter
From kissing a girl to waking up in Vegas, Katy Perry’s new album Teenage Dream awakens her sassy side from her debut album. Perry’s new album was released on August 24. Perry shows many different sides of her voice. She shows a pop and rock side along with ballads. Perry is the type of artist who doesn’t care about what people think about her. She will dress however the heck she wants or sign whatever she wants. Many people think she is a wannabe whose songs are cliché, but in the end she is just singing about what every other 25-year-old woman has problems with. Teenage Dream has the perfect dance songs as well as slow songs. “Teenage Dream” and “California Gurls” are the perfect upbeat songs to break out and dance to. Although these songs have become over played, they are still catchy and fun. Snoop Dogg adds a nice touch in “California Gurls.” You also hear Perry’s calm side with “Not like the Movies,” “The One that Got Away,” “Who am I Living For,” “Firework,” and “Pearl”. These songs show a side of Perry that isn’t often shown in the limelight. All four of these songs have an elegant and sweet melody to them. When listening to Perry, you mainly hear about the raunchy parties and things she did that night, but these four have a different approach. Perry sings of love and often asks the question of who she is living for or thinks about her one love that got away. Her song “Pearl” is beautiful because it talks about not letting someone (mainly a boy) bring
you down. This has a good message for young women. “Pearl” and “The One that Got Away” are both elegant and melodic chime. These four songs are the best on the album. As for “Hummingbird Heartbeat,” “Last Friday Night [T.G.I.F],” “Circle the Drain,” “E.T.” and “Peacock,” these songs are more of Perry’s raunchy songs off of “Teenage Dream”. All of these songs are good, but a little surprising. Everyone knew Katy Perry had a risqué side but “Peacock” was just downright astonishing. It is a good song but the lyrics are crude. Not one of the best songs to listen to with younger siblings. As for “Circle the Drain”, this song is very rough around the edges to be a Katy Perry song. She shows her tough rocker chick side. This side of her is awesome. It is definitely a side that is not shown; it is the perfect type of song for a singer like Katy Perry to sing because she has a feisty side. “E.T.” is definitely somewhat Rihanna and Lady Gaga mixed. They are two people one would like to be compared to since they are so popular. Overall, “Teenage Dream” is a great success for Perry. She really branched out and experienced new ways to use her voice. Each song is shocking yet very good and exciting.
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Photo submitted by Jessica Turley GRAB A SEAT: Seniors John Leake, Colton Abbott, Kyle Moffett, Jessica Turley, Josh Comsa, Jessica Hudson and junior Makenzie Rose go “couching” at Apache Park. They found a way to have fun without spending money.
Students find inexpensive ways to have fun around town Alex Korsick Staff Reporter
Students are frequently left on Friday nights, pondering the age-old question: “Dude, what should we do tonight?” Boredom is an affliction suffered by many teenagers, but some students have insight into how to cure the Friday night blues. Senior Seth Brimley is frequently hosting hang-outs for his friends on the weekends. “Somehow, people all end up at my house,” Brimley said. “We usually pop in a movie and have some techno music going in the background.” Brimley and his friends have created Skunk, a different type of game to keep them occupied during the weekend. Skunk is a version of the basketball game, Horse, but played on a pool table with cue balls. “It gets pretty intense,” Brimley said. “We’ve hit a few windows.” Senior Jessica Turley has
also developed an unusual way to have fun on the weekends. “We go couching,” Turley said. “(It’s) when you take a nasty old couch and go to the most random places, like WalMart, the park, etc., and have everyone get on the couch and take pictures on it.” Couching is a perfect idea for a group date, where Turley first experienced it, or with a big group of friends. Brimley and Turley have found somewhat unusual ways to have fun. But enjoyment can still be found in the simple things, like History teacher Brian Greene likes. “I just hang out with friends,” Greene said. “With football season coming up, that’s the best. Grilling up bratwurst and watching football.” Another thing to make sure of is to have an eye out for unusual opportunities to find amusement. “One of the ponds by our house got flooded,” Brimley
said. “So we filled up an air mattress and sailed across it.” Turley has also seized a similar opportunity to have a good time. “We’ve gone boogey-boarding down the wash in my neighborhood,” Turley said. If you are not located by a wash, or it has not rained more than a quarter-inch since last December in your neighborhood, do not fret. There are still options. Just head to your local grocery store and use a little creativity, like Turley and her friends. “We play scavenger hunts in Walmart a lot,” Turley said. Students are constantly using creativity to find ways to have fun. There are plenty of events in downtown Phoenix, or locally that are affordable and a change from the normal Friday night events.
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iPad, Kindle, iPod touch, laptop: worth the money?
Kaitlin Vickers Staff Reporter
Look out tech-savvy people, the Apple iPad is taking the technology world by storm. With a sleek touch screen and capabilities that meet the standard of Apple, the iPad is a new and innovative way to use technology. Yet is the iPad really better than the other electronic devices on the market today? In comparison to the Amazon Kindle, the iPod touch and a regular laptop, how does the iPad measure up?
iPad vs. Kindle For readers out there, it’s well known that the Amazon Kindle is one of the most popular electronic readers out today.
The Amazon store has thousands of books and categories for readers to pick from. The average book on the Amazon Kindle is under $10. The iPad’s books can cost more, running between $4.99 and $14.99. “(The iPad’s design) is more visually appealing,” senior Nicole Hale said. The Amazon Kindle is not a touch screen and only appears as text on the screen. On the other hand, the iPad’s design is in the form of a realistic book. The iPad is an average $400 more than a Kindle depending on what version you’re interested in. Both devices have 3G versions or Wi-Fi capabilities. “(The choice between the
two) depends on your price range,” Hale said. Overall, the decision depends on the amount of extras the reader is willing to pay for in the iPad.
“(The iPad’s design) is more visually appealing.” - Nicole Hale, 12 iPad vs. iPod touch Today most music lovers out there tend to own an mp3 player. The iPod touch is one of Apple’s best iPods. It can store music, go on the internet and provide one with many entertaining apps.
The iPad is often described as being a large iPod touch, but there is quite a difference in memory and storage. With the iPod touch, the memory is 8GB, 32GB and 64GB. The iPad contains 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, making its lowest amount double that of the iPod touch’s lowest amount of memory. Of course with all that memory, the starting price of the iPad is $599 compared to the iPod touch’s starting price at $199. Size is probably one of the biggest comparisons between the two. The iPad does have the large screen that gives a full look at websites and provides great hand ability at typing. Yet
the iPod touch’s size allows one to easily store it in a pocket or purse with ease. Also, Apple has a feature with the iPod touch called Nike+ iPod. It syncs with the Nike+ shoes and together they keep track of your running progress and calories burned. While the iPad probably isn’t the best mp3 to take while running, it does have a lot of apps made just for the iPad. They include games, creative concepts and work documents. Also, a lot of apps made for the iPod touch are compatible to the iPad.
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Sunrise football teams kick off season with varying results
Photo by: Tiffanie Riess
Photo by: Jessie O’Cheltree Photo by: Alex Korsick
Photo by: Tiffanie Riess Counter clockwise from top right: Aug. 27: Senior KJ Heddings runs the football during the first varsity game against Liberty. Liberty beat Sunrise 24-23 even though Sunrise made a comeback during the fourth period. / Sept. 2: The JV football team plays Peoria High School at the team’s opening game for the 2010 Fall season. Sunrise’s JV team had the homefield advantage, but lost 33-18. / Quarterback Dallas Litscher, freshman, avoids getting tackled.
“(What goes through my mind when I’m about to be tackled is) just to get the ball and not fumble,” Litscher said. The JV record is 2-2. / Sept. 15: The Freshman football team kneels to show support for an injured player from Verrado High School during the first quarter. Sunrise beat Peoria, 47-14. / Freshman Nick Haleman talks to Offensive Coordinator Gary Rath. The team has won every game this season so far by 33 points or more.
Photo by: Alex Korsick
Sunrise Swim, Dive team jump into new 2010 Fall season Photo by: Kelsey Luft
Photo by: Jamie Warren Photo by: Kelsey Luft
Clockwise from top left: Sept. 9: Senior Alexa Kucharo competes during the swim meet against Liberty and Desert Edge. Kucharo swam the 100-meter breaststroke and finished with the best time at 1:13. / Senior Marcy Lorenz starts the freestyle event. “I chose to only swim freestyle this year,” Lorenz said. “Plus I have gotten pretty fast and it’s the most effective stroke compared to the other three.” Swimmers were told to ‘Step up’, ‘Take their marks’ and a buzzer signaled the start of the event. / Junior Rachael Hicks dives at Liberty meet. The most difficult dive Hicks has accomplished is a back one-summersault, two-and-a half twister. “You’re twisting so fast and it’s hard to tell where you’re at,” Hicks said. / Amber Olson, sophomore, dives at the Liberty meet. Olson spent ample time preparing for her dive.
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Boys, Girls golf teams start off new season
Photo by Audriana Spafford
Clockwise from top right: Sept. 16: Junior Tommy Marino serveys the golf course as he prepares to tee-off while standing next to a Greenway student. Boys’ golf team competed against Apollo, Sunnyslope and Greenway at Sunrise Mountain’s home course in Vistancia. The boys’ team is led by Marino and senior Austin Mote in scoring. / Sept. 14: Girls’ golf Coach Jason Stutenroth prepares the team to play Bradshaw Mountain. The girls’ team has eight wins, three losses and one tie. The girls’ top golfer is junior Jessica Murray. Murray has qualified for the state tournament by completing her fifth state qualifying score. Photo by Janelle Bencic
Counter clockwise from top right: Sept. 8: Junior Eric Fienhage runs against Prescott. Boys’ cross country team is undefeated (7-0) and ranked among the top teams in the state. / The boys’ team runs against Prescott as their third meet. The boys’ team is led by senior Brandon Kocmoud, who won the Chandler Invitational and is currently one of the top favorites to win the Individual State Championship. / Girls run against Prescott. Prescott proved to be the toughest meet of the season so far by being the only team to beat the girls’ team. All photos by: Kara Sours
Sunrise freshman, JV, varsity volleyball teams dig into 2010 season
Photo by Emily Bridgewater Photo by Emily Bridgewater
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Counter clockwise from top left: Aug. 31: Freshman volleyball team opens their season against Cactus with a loss. SMHS lost the first game, 19-25, and the second game, 23-25. / Setter Rebecca Hays passes the ball into the net after trying to save a bad play. / Sept. 14: JV team plays against Washington as the fourth seasonal match. JV won the match with scores of 25-12 in the first game, and 25-15 in the second game. / Outside hitter Dina Buzimkic, 9, spikes the ball during the JV game against Washington. / Middle hitter Brianne Glidewell, 11, hits the ball over the net during the varsity game against Washington. / Varsity won the match against Washington with scores of 25-11, 25-14 and 25-23.
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iPAD from page 9 The iPhone can also be compared similarly to the iPad, as it is very close to the iPod touch. The iPhone can make calls and now also does video chat. The iPad cannot call your friends or take pictures, but Apple’s website is endorsing useful enhancements that are included in their iOS 4.2 software update. This will give the user the ability to now wirelessly print documents and multitask. If deciding between the two, the best recommendation is to research which apps
are available on which device to help narrow down any choice. iPad vs. Laptop Computers are an essential part of many people’s lives and work. And what better way for those people to carry around their information than on a portable
laptop. Apple has introduced the iPad as a mixture of a laptop and an iPod. With the ability to surf the net, manage
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READY, SET, HIKE: Offensive lineman Scott Peterson holds off a defender in the game against Liberty, August 27. The final score was 24-23, with Sunrise losing its first game of the season.