Tomatalk 2013 2014 issue 7 by Laurie Bender

VOLUME 38• ISSUE 7•JUNE 5, 2014• KAMIAKIN HIGH SCHOOL • 600 N. ARTHUR ST. • KENNEWICK, WA 99336

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Pg. 8 The World Cup

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Staff:

Adviser: Laurie Bender Editor-in-Chief: Zack Julian

News Feature Editor: Natalie Downard Sports Editor: Armando Antonio In-Depth Editor: Zack Julian Opinion Editor: Jordan Garner Entertainment Editor: Jacob Mclain Online E-I-C: Jordan Garner

Pg. 12 Throwback Thursday

Staff Reporters:

Jose Anguiano, Madison Badgley, Oscar Bautista, Chloé Grundmeier, Andy Ha, Morgan Haberlack, Sabrina Heijmans, Haley Softich, Alliyah Trythall, Kaylee Zuhlke

Retractions:

We have no retractions. We write too good.

Pg. 15 Dress code needs reform

Pg. 18 Who’s that Pokemon?

MISSION STATEMENT: The purpose of the Tomatalk to to inform, entertain, and further educate the students at KamiakinHigh School and the surrounding community. PUBLICATION POLICY: Content is determined by the staff. Students are protected and bound by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States and other protections and limitations afforded by the Constitution and the various court decisions relative to student publications. The Tomatalk has been established as a forum for student expression and as a voice in the free and open discussion of issues. The staff of the Tomatalk is expected to be professional, objective, truthful and accurate. The staff will adhere to Washington State Law (WAC 180-40-215) which prohibits the following material to be published: 1. Potentially libelous material 2. Malicious attacks on an individual’s character 3. Material which is excessively vulgar or obscene 4. Material which encourages illegal activity EDITORIAL POLICY: Editorials are the opinions of the individual members of the Tomatalk staff and are not intended to express the opinions of the administration, staff, students of Kamiakin High School, nor the advertisers in this newspaper. As a forum for student expression, the Tomatalk will publish letters to the editor. All letters are due one week before the next publication date. The staff reserves the right to edit or omit submissions as necessary. All letters must be signed by the student submitting them, However, if a student prefers his/her name not appear in the publication, his/ her name may be withheld. All letters to the editor must be 300 words or less. In cases involving political or controversial issues, staff members are encouraged to solicit all points of view.

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Prom and Spring Sports assembly entertains students By JOSE ANGUIANO STAFF REPORTER

he Kamiakin Braves held an assembly on Friday, May 2 to announce the Prom Queen and King and to take some time to consider the spring sports. Kamiakin’s assemblies always begin with the United States National Anthem, this time sung by Jayson Agli. After the National Anthem, the spring sports representatives were called down for a little competition. In the competition, the players had to spin around a bat, sprint a lap around the gym, kick a soccer ball in to a goal made by two cones, run to the other side of the gym, pick up a tennis racket and balance a golf ball on it to the other side. Even though the softball representative, junior Jenna Castilleja, had an early start, junior Brandon Boehnke the (soccer representative) ran across the finish line beating Castilleja by inches. “It felt really good to get the dub (W).

It’s always good to represent my team in a positive way,” said Boehnke. Elizabeth Mo is a senior here at Kamiakin who took first place in the Washington state finals for Poetry Out Loud on March 8. In recognition of Mo’s achievement, some of the ASB representatives put together a rap which they performed at the assembly. Then they walked around with a sign that read “Congratulations Elizabeth Mo, We Love You.” The ASB team put together a short slide show showing how some of our students asked their dates to prom. Lots of students had some laughs and there were lots of “Awwwhhs.” It was lots of fun watching how the Kamiakin juniors and seniors came up with prom ideas. The moment that everyone was waiting for came, the announcement of the prom king and queen and the prince and princess. After a loud drum roll, it was time to announce the winners. The prom prince and princess were

announced first. The winners were Jared Deatherage and Kirsten Paulson. “It was really exciting, and I was super surprised! I was going against some tough competition, and I didn’t think I would win, but it felt awesome to win,” said Deatherage. The prom king and queen were LJ Mckenzie and Gabriella Hansen. “It felt pretty cool,” said Mckenzie. “I didn’t really come expecting anything but it was nice to know that lots of people voted for me. All the attention I got was kind of weird, but it was a fun weird. I have never got so many congrats in one day.” Junior Ty Wallin was one of the finalists that didn’t win. “I’m not too bummed because I can still be king LJ’s jester,” said Wallin. Left- Seniors LJ McKenzie and Gabriella Hansen high fiving after being announced as Prom King and Queen. Right- junior Kirsten Paulson receiving her Prom Princess sash.

“You think you’re cool? Well you’re not Liz Mo cool!” By CHLOE GRUNDMEIER STAFF REPORTER

Elizabeth Mo, a senior at Kamiakin, is one of 365,000 students nationwide to participate in Poetry Out Loud, a reciting of poetry chosen by the participant. Mo first won the classroom competition, following the school competition and then the next and the next until finally she made it to the top nine in the entire nation. Mo completed the competition with fifth place, bringing pride to the state of Washington and more specifically Kamiakin High School where “Liz Mo cool” is one of the best compliments a person can receive. For the first competition, the classroom competition, Mo recited “In Memoriam: Martin Luther King Jr.” by June Jordan. “I picked the poem about Martin Luther

King Jr. because I really like the topic of the Civil Rights movement. The emotion throughout the poem was really angry and passionate and I’m very angry and passionate about the topic so it really worked out,” Mo said. For the second and third competitions, the school and district competitions, she recited “Dover Beach” by Matthew Arnold along with “In Memoriam: Martin Luther King Jr.” She then moved on to state where she added “The Delight Song of Tsaoi-Talee” by N. Scott Momaday to her list of recitations. After competing for state, Mo was chosen as the representative of Washington to go to Washington D.C. for the national competition. “Only one student from each state or territory got to meet in D.C. and I

was one of them, so that was really cool,” she explained. Because of Poetry Out Loud, Mo was given the opportunity to do and see so many things. She got to meet Senator Patty Murray, and when in Washington D.C., she got to see numerous famous memorials including the Air and Space Museum. Mo said, “It’s been so cool to meet everyone else who competed, and I made so many new friends. It’s just been great.” Mo said the experience was like a roller coaster ride with its emotional ups – like every time she won something new – and downs – like every time she realized how much more work was necessary to place in the next competition; but her hard work paid off. Justin Smith, a friend of Mo’s who is also

a senior at Kamiakin, is so proud of his friend. “We all knew she’d do really well, but we never imagined she’d make it to the top nine! We’re all really proud of her. She did fantastically,” Smith said. Being a close friend of Mo’s, he said her performance contrasts so much with who she really is which makes it so much more powerful. “She’s so humble which helps her performances so much. She’s definitely gifted, and she completely deserved fifth place.” Mo explained how thankful she was to Kamiakin for being so supportive. “I’m especially thankful for Mr. Clark and Ms. Donais for helping me so much and just cheering me on and being so positive.”

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Sunny skies for Stormy’s future By KAYLEE ZUHLKE STAFF REPORTER

here’s only one thing that’s stormy about this Kamiakin senior – and it’s her name. Stormy Kennedy is an ironically shy people person who strongly believes in her mixed heritage, respect for others, and softball. As a member of the co-ed competitive softball team, The Situations, Kennedy has drastically improved athletically over the past year. “I started playing softball last June when the team realized I could hit well (with a bat). I used to be scared of the ball and unable to handle it in the correct hand maneuvers, but they coached me through the summer. I’ve improved so much since then,” said Kennedy. Kennedy claims to be most likely found at the batting cages every single day. She works on honing her skills as a catcher and a left field player. If not found at the batting cages, Kennedy may be spotted at her family orientated restaurant-themed café or Van’s High Calibur tattoo shop in downtown Kennewick. “I’m a big advocate of expressing my heritage. I’m part Seminole Indian and I got a tattoo of a Native American skull

with a headdress to represent that,” said Kennedy. “Later on, I definitely want a sleeve of Native American stuff going down my arm.” Also, in the future Kennedy plans on being a forensic psychologist. As a child, she was obsessed with watching crime shows such as CSI and the Criminal Justice Channel. “They work with serial killers and find out why they do what they did. I’m currently in AP psychology and plan to continue with that when I go to Eastern University,” said Kennedy. It comes as no surprise that Kennedy is a die-hard people person. “I’m going to miss seeing everyone’s face,” she said. “I’m involved in Link Crew; I’ve helped the freshmen find their places, get to know their teachers, and honestly I just like seeing new people as I make new friends.” In regards to the community of Kamiakin, Kennedy was amazed by the respect and honor the school had for all of those involved in the breast cancer assembly earlier this year. “It was great how respectful people were. Breast cancer has affected my family, and therefore, myself,” explained Kennedy.

Winning 41st Superintendent’s Choice Award a rich, meaningful experience By MORGAN HABERLACK STAFF REPORTER

What is the Superintendent’s Choice Award and how do you get it? The Superintendents Choice is an award that is given to a few selected students out of hundreds at the local ESD (Educational Service District 112) show that is at Columbia Basin College. From there those select few are put into another show, regionals, where 16 pieces are chosen out of 122. My piece was one of the 16 pieces that won state. The publicity for my art work has been humbling during the month of May. My piece was chosen because of the unique glazing technique and the expression on the face. Many were able to tell that the fish resembled Rainbow Fish from a child’s book but what they don’t know is the true meaning and purpose behind it. When I was making this I was constantly praying, thinking of my great-grandmother whom I had taken care of until she died, and thinking of the fact that I didn’t have a true home. I also couldn’t help but think about all of the blessings I have, like my church and

friends who stood by my side when no one else would. When my piece was chosen, the Tri-City Herald interviewed me and the article was put on the front page of the paper. Also, the School Board of Education invited me to speak and have lunch with them while they were here in town. While at the meeting, KNDU interviewed me and I was on the 6 o’clock news. In Olympia, all of the state award winners were honored with a certificate stating what they won, a glass plaque, and a pen hand made from Purple Heart wood by Anne Banks, the Art Program Supervisor. Fellow student Jocelyn Mardel received a choice award and Governor’s choice award. She was absolutely blown away by the fact that out of all of those pieces, hers had been picked by the governor. Mardel said, “I simply can’t believe that out of all the art work, they chose mine.” She was one of the most humble people there about her art work which is saying a lot. There were many selfless young people there.

All of the artists got to meet each other in a back room before the award ceremony. There we all introduced ourselves to one another and told each other the inspiration behind our art work. We discussed our plans after high school and how we will continue our art. It was amazing how very different everyone was. Not a single person really wanted to go down the same career path as anyone else, but this one thing brought us all together. There are many people who like to group artists into one category and think of us as all the same, but we’re not. The only thing that we all had in common was art. Art is something we all understood. It’s almost like another language and all of us there understood it. This has been a life altering experience. With the awards I’ve won, I will be able to include them in my resume and college application. No matter where I go or what I do, I know that I will be using my art work to reach out to others and bring them closer to Christ.

Morgan’s award-winning piece of art, Rainbow Fish.

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Saying Farewell to Mr.Clark By NATALIE DOWNARD NEWS&FEATURE EDITOR

an Clark has been teaching at Kamiakin for 33 years, but this year will be his last. “Mostly I’m going to miss the kids. It was a hard decision.” Clark said. He will enjoy the extra time retirement will give him though, “Just being able to go do what you want when you want to do it. Being able to do some things in the spring and the fall that you can’t do while you’re teaching. September is a great month for a lot

of things, and it’s my favorite time of year around here, but it’d be nice to go do some things too,” Clark added. Clark was born in Seattle, but mainly grew up on the East Coast. He attended Whitman College for four years and got a degree in psychology, and a teacher there inspired him to be a teacher. “I was a psychology major at the time and I took a couple English classes from him. A James Joyce class, because I heard it was a really good class. He was an amazing teacher and that always stuck with me,” Clark said.

His decision also had to do with how he was raised. “My mom and dad read all the time. I grew up in a literate family. We went to the library and got eight books at a time. So I think I just built on it. And the beauty of language, ultimately,” Clark said. Aside from teaching, Clark enjoys spending time outdoors. “During the summers I do lots of hiking with friends and family. We go on day hikes. I also like to play golf and do some travel,” Clark said. Clark looks forward to spending more time doing these things after retirement.

Experiment reveals disturbing trend I have always assumed that it was common practice

By SABRINA HEIJMANS STAFF REPORTER

for people to wash their hands after using the bathroom. However, after performing a simple experiment, my results reflected an alarming trend that nation-wide surveys reinforce. Washing hands after using the restroom is a serious problem. In fact, while 57 percent of people surveyed regularly wash their hands, an alarming 43 percent do not. Not only is this unsanitary, but it can be unsafe. People have been known to catch diseases like MRSA in public bathrooms. Other common diseases found in public restrooms include the common cold, E. coli and hepatitis A. I did an experiment at the Mid-Columbia Mall where I sat in the hall way and counted how many people went to the restroom and washed their hands. I sat there for an hour,

and came up with 20 people who washed their hands and 32 people who did not. I was surprisingly shocked by how many people actually washed their hands. I was expecting more. This was a fun experiment, and I learned something from it. Most people obviously don’t worry about sanitation. Hand washing with soap removes germs from hands.

“Public restrooms are highly disgusting. More people need to wash their hands after using the bathroom. It is important.”

This helps prevent infections because: • People frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without even realizing it. Germs can get into the body through the eyes, nose and mouth and make us sick. • Germs from unwashed hands can get into foods and drinks while people prepare or consume them. Germs can multiply in some types of foods or drinks, under certain conditions, and make people sick. • Germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects like handrails, table tops, or toys, and then transferred to another person’s hands. • Removing germs through hand washing prevents diarrhea, respiratory infections, and may even help prevent skin and eye infections.

-Senior Jaycie Pinnow

It’s not summer quite yet… By JORDAN GARNER OP-ED EDITOR

Although the increasing temperature and the vibrant, green scenery of the outdoors may suggest differently, it is in fact not quite summer. The school year is drawing to an end. Within that end is, for most, finals. With summer fever kicking in, it becomes difficult for students to stay focused, but fortunately there are five major tips to help with getting study-time in. 1. Make sure to turn negative stress into positive stress. Take action. Do as many problems as possible before retreating from the task at hand. 2. Perhaps you’ve missed one, two, or five days of a class. Focus less on the stress generally felt by this and do what you can under the circumstances. Review as much as possible. 3. Focus on going over the most important topics. Since the end of the year finals are based on the second semester, go over what you’ve learned

starting from the beginning of second semester. Go over most comfortable topics first. This will ensure you’ll know at least some area of answers. 4. Studying with someone who will encourage getting the studying done could be beneficial, or even making up practice questions that could be similar to those on the final. 5. Last but not least, it’s still vital to have well calculated breaks and rest time. Take naps and let your brain process all the information you just crammed in and learned. Sleeping also helps to unload unneeded information, allow room for new material, and help regenerate your thinking capacity. Taking breaks actually can maximize studying efforts! So yes, the end of the year is at the brink of our fingertips, but it is still important to take into account the end of the year tests that will finish off your grades for the year. Stay positive, stay focused, and get it done.

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Tribal Games SPORTS

So close yet so far Braves socccer team after their loss against Sunnyside 3-0

The boys’ soccer took off for a non-conference game against Sunnyside. The team went off after defeating the first place team, Hanford High School, with a score 2-1. The team standings is seventh right in front of Southridge, eighth place. The team had a very tough season losing 10 of their games and winning only four games against Southridge, Kennewick, Walla Walla, and Hanford. The win against Southridge qualified them to play in district playoffs. They were finally winning some games and luckily for them, they were winning the ones that mattered. After beating Southridge, they played against Hanford. Hanford team scored 1-0 for the first half, and Hanford was winning. Junior Alberto Anguiano who got hit, drew a penalty kick for the team. Senior Jose Anguiano kicked the ball and scored to put them on the board on the second half. When asked how he felt after he got hit, Alberto Anguiano said, “it felt good because I knew we could score off that, but then again I got kicked pretty hard. It was worth it though” Just a few minutes later, Alex Sotelo scored the second goal for the Braves. “It felt great to score the game winning goal for the team. It was my second goal of the season as well, so I was very happy about it,” said sophomore Alex Sotelo when asked By ARMANDO ANTONIO SPORTS EDITOR

how he felt when he scored. The game ended 2-1, and the Braves won. They were off to Mt. Spokane. The team was pumped to play against Mt. Spokane, but they were worried that it was going to be their last game of the season. Junior Brandon Boehnke scored the only goal of the match. He scored three minutes into the second half. Kamiakin took 11 shots on goal, but they were all saved by Mt. Spokane’s goalkeeper. Kamiakin left the field happy, and for Mt. Spokane, well it was their last game of the season. Kamiakin was now preparing to face Sunnyside. The game against Sunnyside was the last game for seniors to wear a Kamiakin Braves uniform. It was also the last game of the season for the other players. Kamiakin lost, a score of 3-0. Kamiakin’s defense was good up until the last minutes of the first half. Sunnyside scored their first goal of the game. The score was 1-0 in favor of Sunnyside. When Kamiakin took the field for the second half, the players were not motivated enough to play and to catch up. Sunnyside Grizzlies scored two more goals in the second half. It was a long bus ride back home for the Braves. Their season was over and for the seniors, it was upsetting because it was their last high school game.

Los Angeles Clippers: What’s going on?

By ANDY HA STAFF REPORTER

On April 25, TMZ, an entertainment gossip website, released a controversial audio tape of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. In the video, Sterling was being racist toward African-American people in a conversation he was having with his girlfriend, V. Stiviano. He did not like the fact that she was bringing her friends who were of African-American descent to the games. He was bothered that she had “broadcast that she is associating with black people,” and asked her not to bring any of them to the games. Since the release of the video, Sterling has received a lot of backlash. There have been threats to boycott the Clippers. Many current and former NBA players such as Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant have condemned the tape. Sponsors of the team have stopped sponsoring them as well such as Kia Motors, State Farm Insurance, and Virgin America. On April 29, the NBA announced that Sterling has been issued a lifetime ban from the league after investigations confirmed the fact that the audio tape was indeed of Sterling

making racist comments. The NBA also issued the highest fine that they could give, which was $2.5 million, to Sterling. The NBA said he was not allowed to attend any practices or games of any team that’s involved with the NBA, he’s not allowed to be present in any Clippers office or facility, participate in any team business, player personnel decisions or league activity. NBA commissioner Adam Silver also stated that he plans on forcing Sterling to sell the team if he can get three quarters of the 29 NBA team owners to agree. There has been a slew of people who have allegedly placed bids to purchase the team, people like media moguls David Geffen and Oprah Winfrey and L.A. based investors Tony Ressler and Bruce Karsh. But now The Los Angeles Times reported that Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, will be purchasing the team for $2 billion. It will be the biggest deal for an NBA team, surpassing the recent deal for Milwaukee Bucks, which was purchased for $575 million.

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About half of the world is watching Imagine the excitement of being at a sports game with over millions of people watching. The FIFA World Cup is an international soccer competition that is held every four years. There are 32 teams participating in the World Cup this year. For the World Cup, teams must complete in qualifying matches to fill the 31 slots. The host nation automatically qualifies to enter. This year the host will be Brazil and the championship game will be held in Rio de Janerio. The World Cup starts June 12 and the last game will be on July 13. In 2010 there were 3.2 billion people worldwide who watched the World Cup, which is about 46.4 percent of the world. The first World Cup began on July 13, 1930. Back in 1930, there were only 13 teams. The host nation was Uruguay who also took first place. 2014 is a big year for the countries fighting to play in the World Cup. The host Brazil has the most World Cup trophies won. They have five first place which they won in the years 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. Why do countries play in the World Cup? Not only do they play to make their country proud, or to show the world how good their soccer team is, but they also play for the trophy. The World Cup trophy is worth over 10 million U.S. dollars. The trophy is a big part of the World Cup. Individual players also get awards. The Golden Ball is awarded to the best player of the World Cup. The Golden Shoe is awarded to the top goal scorer, By JOSE ANGUIANO STAFF REPORTER

and the Golden Glove is awarded to the best goalkeeper of the tournament. The World Cup is the biggest soccer game in the world. Even if you can’t watch all the matches, if you watch the championship game, you will see how intense the whole tournament was.

Who do you think will win the World Cup? “Uhh… I think either Germany or Spain.” –Senior Cedar Ceja “Team USA” –Senior David Marshall “Team Brazil” –Senior Katelynn Fullmer “MERICA!!” –Junior Conner Durham “I think Germany” –Junior Alec Sun “ Mexico!!” - Junior Alberto Anguiano

Make Your Own World Cup Bracket By DANIEL ELLIOTT FRAT STAR

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Military

By JACOB MCLAIN ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

Ever played a military game like ‘World of Tanks’ or ‘Medal of Honor’? The U.S. military is always seeking new recruits, whether you want to join Navy, Marines, Air Force, Reserves, Army, Coast Guard or another branch. The military is great for people who want to protect people and support their country. The military is not at all like those video games and is a huge commitment; a person joining the military is giving up four years of his life, going through intense training and fighting in hostile situations, so it is not a decision to be taken lightly. After high school, senior Ian Cook has decided to join the military. There are a lot of paths to follow after high school, so why the military? “It seemed like the best option,” stated Cook. The military life is tough, but people who join get paid, don’t have to pay for expenses such as college tuition and housing, get paid bonuses for doing special jobs, and more. Cook is going to be joining the Air Force, and

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more accurately, Pararescue. “Only the Coast Guard and Air Force have Pararescue, and I didn’t want to go Coast Guard.” Pararescue is a small branch dedicated to going into hostile territory to aid wounded troops, which means providing medical care and getting them out of the area. The military has something for everybody, from basic soldiers to medics, computer specialists, nuclear engineers and more.

Sara Naughton is planning on attending Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania next fall. “I chose Slippery Rock because everything fell so perfectly into place. It felt like fate!” said Naughton. “As soon as I stepped on campus, I knew I was meant to go there.” Naughton spent a large portion of her life in Erie, Penn. “SRU is only an hour away from my hometown, and a lot of my family is in Ohio,” she said. Naughton plans to spend her time at Slippery Rock working towards a degree in creative writing. She has always had a passion for writing and shows it through her original song lyrics. Although Naughton has always

wanted to attend college, other schools have crossed her mind. “My first option was Ohio State University,” she said. “I’ve wanted to go there since I was in first grade! Upon visiting, I found it way too big for me.” With more than 56,000 students and more than 1,700 acres, this Columbus campus is one of the largest and most comprehensive in America. In the end, Naughton discussed how she really just wanted to move back east to be with her family where she grew up. “I’ve always wanted to go to college,” Naughton said. “It has always seemed like a really cool adventure and a place to find out who you really are! Everyone is different though. If I wasn’t going to a four year college, I would probably just travel!”

Where Community College are you going? By JACOB MCLAIN ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

For students wanting to further their education, CBC is always an option. Columbia Basin College is for students who want a better education past college but don’t want to go to a four year school. CBC is also great for getting those pesky basic classes out of the way before moving on, or if someone doesn’t know what they want to do yet. That is what senior Jesse Fisher is doing; after he graduates, he will be attending CBC in the fall. “It’s a cheaper route than a four year and I still want to live locally so I can be with my family,” he stated. In recent years, the cost to attend a four year college has risen dramatically, but CBC prices are a lot cheaper; a Washington

The different paths our seniors are taking

Work Force By MORGAN HABERLACK STAFF REPORTER

Many students who are seniors this year plan on going to college after high school but this student, senior Jaqee Luey, is an exception to this common way of going about life now-adays. Luey is a lucky kid who doesn’t have to go out and hunt for a job after she graduates; she plans on taking an internship at her father’s work, Kurion, in Richland. Luey is saving up for college so that she can go to University of Hawaii, Maui. She wants to go into engineering. Before she goes to college, she will spend two years with her parents saving up money for the university. The company she would work for is a company that provides clean energy that minimizes and stabilizes nuclear waste. In the long run, Luey will go to college and there she will find out what

she wants to do for her life long career. Almost 70 percent of graduating seniors in Washington state went straight to college after high school last year, yet there are many cases where students don’t feel like it was worth it. There are adults who just finished paying off their student debt a few years ago after going to college and getting a degree. There are some students who don’t want to be that deep in debt for that long with a chance of them not getting a job soon after college. Luey would be one of them.

resident can earn 18 credits at CBC for $1,617.17, compared to $5,686.00 for 18 credits at WSU. Fisher also said that he will “be looking forward to a little more freedom with my classes.” In college, there is a bigger variety of classes a student can choose, and the requirements to graduate aren’t as restrictive as those in high school. Fisher is a “techie” who enjoys computer science and engineering. Following that path, “I’m going to be studying cyber-security,” said Fisher. Because of the rise in technology and a lack of people interested in computer science, cybersecurity and computer science in general is one of the fastest growing jobs in America, with many companies scrambling to find people with computer majors.

Mission By HALEY SOFTICH STAFF REPORTER

Most graduates’ biggest concern after high-school has to do with finding a job or that perfect college. However, some seniors, including those in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, are first planning to serve a mission for their church. Unlike girls, who must wait until the age of 21, boys are eligible to serve a mission by the age of 19. Jehkiah Woodward could not be more excited to begin his mission in Lyon, France on Aug 20. “It is such a good opportunity to see the world and be independent,” said Woodward. “I think learning the language and culture will be interesting because it is so different of that in the United States.” Missionaries can be described as

members of the church who dedicate their time to leave home and travel door to door, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are mostly recognized by their suits, backpacks and nametags while riding their bikes around town. “I will be wearing a suit all the time and mostly walking,” said Woodward. “I am going to where I’m sent to serve the people and preach the gospel.” Not many Kamiakin seniors are going on their mission right out of high school. “I really want to go on my mission before college so I can develop good study habits and learn to help others,” said Woodward. “I have wanted to go on a mission since I was around 11-years-old.”

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

Throwback Thursday “Although high school isn’t my favorite, I’ve had a great senior year with friends and Mrs. Khan, my favorite teacher of all time.” – Darby Holt

“This photo was taken outside in band lot by my mom as she dropped us off for freshman orientation. Four years have passed, and I can’t believe how much we’ve changed now that we’re graduating seniors! This photo brings back a lot of memories.” – Erika Ruppelius

“I’d have to say my favorite high school memory was probably ‘One Tribe’. It sounds kind of biased because I planned it, but it was just like the most humbling moment because so many people came! I, honestly, was thinking ‘okay fifty people are going to come, but I’m still going to roll with it and it’ll still be cool’. But 300 or more came and it was just amazing. I think it united the school and everyone had fun.” – Kelsey Forman

“A couple of my favorite memories was when Megan Beauchane and I went to the top of the library, and hanging with friends during swim meets.” – Gabbi Hansen

“My favorite memory is when Hannah Davison talked at our assembly about her cancer during Pink Week! It’s my favorite because Hannah made a huge impact on me when she was on the swim team, and I knew her personally so hearing her speak about her life hit hard.” – Jenna Gunter

Words can speak louder than pictures By KAYLEE ZUHLKE STAFF REPORTER

If you take a peek into Kamiakin’s yearbooks of the past few years, you may notice something is absent--senior quotes. Some of us have had quotes set aside waiting for our senior year for ages, whether they’re comedic, witty, or even serious. Why have the final comments of our high school careers been revoked? “It’s the yearbook staff’s decision. They control the layout as well,” said yearbook adviser Anna Haines. “We have very apathetic students who don’t usually turn in the quotes.” Obviously, the student body can work to have senior quotes reinstated. We just have to speak up and then be

“Don’t be afraid to be yourself.” – Alyssa Linda

responsible. Senior Sam Mulliner claims we should definitely have the quotes implemented into the book. “It shows the student’s opinion and the legacy they want to give to people. A part of them will forever remain with the school,” said Mulliner. Senior quotes don’t just reveal the beliefs and deep thoughts of students. They are also a way for them to advise those after them (the underclassmen). “I don’t see why we shouldn’t have them. It’s what the student thinks of high school and offers advice to the freshmen,” said sophomore Brandon Searls. Haines also mentioned how there would definitely have to be some layout changes made if these are added back. “We would have to shrink the senior photos to fit

“The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race; it’s to test the limits of the human heart.” – Bill Bowerman

the quotes in. I figure that if people spend $600 on pictures, they probably want them displayed fairly big,” said Haines. “We’ve done them in the past when senior photos were smaller, but I’m not against the idea.” Eighteen hardworking and dedicated students work together to publish a 340-page annual to be distributed around the school and kept for a lifetime. These members work together to brainstorm ideas to accomplish a successful yearbook. Since the editors have the final say in the publication, the student body would need to become outspoken with their opinions to make a difference. It’s our duty to speak when we want to be heard. Drop by the yearbook room (432, also the 2D art room) to voice your opinion. With enough effort, anything can be accomplished!

“Better to be the one who smiles than the one who didn’t smile back.” – Calloway Erickson

“Find your place in the school, do the best that you can, and keep your true friends close.” – CJ Moreno

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 The Tomatalk Kamiakin High School

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Pro & Con: SATs SATs should go By ANDY HA STAFF REPORTER

SATs should stay By SABRINA HEIJMANS S TA F F R E P O R T E R

As the nation’s most widely used college admissions test, the SAT is the first step towards a higher education for students of all backgrounds. It shouldn’t stop being required for college admission. When it comes to making important decisions, more information is better than less. This is especially true when it comes to college admissions. Should colleges require the SATs? Senior Analyssa Mercado said, “Yes, so they understand at what level the students going in are at. Also so they know the ability for the students. The only reason students complain is because it’s just another test to them. What they don’t understand is the test determines their future schooling career.” In addition, senior Kylee Larson said, “Yes I think colleges should require the SATs. They need to know where students are academically to see if they qualify; however, I do not think the students should have to pay for the test as they already have so many other fees to take care of to get into college.” No one should be measured by only one number, but because everyone deserves a level playing field, colleges continue using standardized test scores as one of the factors they consider. The SATs are fundamentally just like the HSPE, but

the difference is that the SATs determine your future. Paying to take the test isn’t necessarily fair though, considering all the other necessities students have to compensate for to get into college. Around Kamiakin there has been chit chat about the SATs and how it is a pointless test and colleges shouldn’t require it for admission. In reality though, is it really that big of a deal to take the SATs? The test will benefit students in their future and provide a superior college experience. The SATs are not the end of the world, but the beginning of an improved life. If colleges stopped requiring the SATs, then they wouldn’t officially know where to place their incoming students, and the students would be in the wrong classes either not getting their full share of education, or getting too much and struggling. The SATs are a good thing, and colleges should continue to require the test not only to benefit the college, but to benefit the students.

Since 1926, the SAT has been this huge test that every high school student has to take to determine their future beyond high school. It’s the most widely used college admission exam. The Standard Assessment Test measures a student’s readiness for college as well as their knowledge. Having said all of this, should it be used as a requirement for college? Senior Darby Prickett said, “No, it should not be because it’s too much to depend on for one test that determines your future beyond high school.” Junior Sam Borisch also agreed, saying, “It should not be based all on one test how your future pans out.” When asked whether the SAT best represents a student’s knowledge and readiness, Prickett said, “No because there’s too many variables to encompass what you’ve learned in high school.” Borisch also states that it’s not the best representation. “It doesn’t best represent what we have learned in school because high school is about the grades, not as much as what you have learned.” Considering the fact that the SAT determines whether you go to college and how you plan out the rest of your life to live in society, Prickett and Borisch were asked if they thought that the SAT should determine a student’s future or not. Both said no and gave similar reasoning as to why it should not. “Your life should not be determined by a single thing,” Prickett said, while Borisch stated

that, “One test should not determine the rest of your life.” There are those few though who disagree with the SAT and believe that it should be changed instead of removed. Sophomore Mitch Kashuba believes that the SAT should not be required to get into college. “There needs to be a better testing system that determines how we get into college,” Kashuba said. He states that a test is a good indicator at showing what a student has learned, but that the SAT itself is not. When asked his view of having the SAT determining one’s future, he says, “No single test that is taken in a single day should determine your future.” The SAT shouldn’t set up the rest of one’s life. One test taken when a person is only 17 or 18-years-old determining the rest of their life? That seems absurd. Does it sound a little crazy or not? It doesn’t make sense. The SAT should not affect how one’s life plays out.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

Saying farewell to the Editor in Chief By ZACK JULIAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

“I don’t know half of you half as well as I should like and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.”

If you recognize this quote, then you should know that I like you and lle ier haba mellon (that’s elvish). The end of the year is upon us! We made it through another grueling year of tests, homework and teenage drama. This is my goodbye letter. But why should any of you care? Most of you don’t know who I am or anything about me. (I probably don’t know anything about you.) However, you made it this far so by now, you should have realized that I am Editor-in-Chief of this newspaper. It’s in the title for those who are still confused, and if you don’t know what the name of this newspaper is then you should probably stop reading and grab the Dutch Bros. coupon (unless this paper has been attacked by the hordes of scissor hungry coffee deprived teens who go through the newspaper and cut out every coupon they can lay their greedy little hands on). The only people who have made it up to this point probably know me. If you don’t, I applaud you for even making it past the elvish. So friends, they are gone. Now we must hatch our evil plan and take over the school with our army of band geeks! MUAHAHAHAHA! Kidding, unless you guys actually want to, in which case I will go sharpen my battle axe. I spent my four years here in the band room (a room few “normal” students have ever seen and even fewer spent any amount of time in.) The band room was a place of comfort, hope, and happiness for me. I found myself there. I know that’s cliché, but it’s true. Through hours of music classes, outside of school rehearsals and late night concerts, I figured out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. Next year I will be attending the University of Idaho as a music education major. For any underclassmen out there, my advice to you is to find what you love and never, ever stop doing it, even if you think you don’t have time for it. There are always ways to make time for the things that you enjoy and are passionate about. Then turn that into a career. That’s why I am going into music. I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else, and I get so happy when I think about where I will be in 10 years, running a band program somewhere. For seniors, I would like to offer my congratulations. We did it. We made it through 714 days of high school. We completed the third level of education (the second level was the hardest, that hell that we call middle school). The fourth level awaits. College, work, the military, wherever you go it will not be here. We spent four years of our lives here. Our entire lives revolved around this place, and now we are being forcibly evicted into the real world. And I couldn’t be more excited, Namáriëor Navaer.

Senior Zack Julian, Tomatalk’s 2013-2014 Editor in Chief

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

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Caught in a Pickerel By KAYLEE ZUHLKE STAFF REPORTER

If you think being in a “pickle” was bad, imagine being in a “Pickerel.” Particular alumni of Park Middle School and Kennewick High School were victims of a retired teacher of those education facilities, William B. Pickerel, where he was reported to have allegedly inappropriately touched or sexually assaulted male students. These crimes were frequently committed on administrator unapproved field trips to sporting events. Pickerel pleaded guilty in 2008 after mistreating students for over 27 years. Pickerel, now 78, began at Park Middle School in 1960, continued until 1969, and relocated to Kennewick High School until he retired in 1998. Prior to the surfacing of the sex abuse allegations, the Kennewick School District renamed the annex building at Kennewick High School after him in his honor. The district responded to the claims in 2007 by covering up the name “Pickerel’s Hall” and eventually removing the sign permanently. The numerous victims of Pickerel are now in their adulthood and searching for acknowledgement from the school district that reportedly pushed the case aside when the red flags flew right in front of their faces. Along with the spontaneous field trips throughout the entire (365 day) year, Pickerel would force one of the students in his company to share a bed with him due to the lack of extra individual beds. It is reported that he would pick out weaker, unstable boys who were not as likely to speak up due to being frightened.

Former students with the mental baggage forced by the molestation of Pickerel are seeking a combined sum of $50 million from KSD for ignoring the situation entirely. The alumni also claim that they were never offered emotional counselling for what was done to them. The attorney representing the victims reported that based on the documents he’s received, the district had an idea of the misconduct at hand and failed to take any action. This man will face years in prison for his crimes, and if the claims are not settled, the Kennewick School District will be hit with a $50 million dollar grand-slam debt. This could result in further budget cuts than what we as a community are already experiencing as students. I do not believe that the district was at fault in this situation. There is no reason why the district would willingly name a hall in a teacher’s honor whose conduct was in question, and who may have been guilty of criminal behavior. Since the administrators never knew that these field trips were taking place, they should not be responsible for the actions that this man committed. I am not saying the criminal in question should not be prosecuted. He should, to the full extent of the law. But Pickerel should take all blame for his actions and take the title as the perpetrator that he truly is.

Students attire to be decided by parents By NATALIE DOWNARD STAFF REPORTER

“I love spring but I hate the skin coming out. The sun comes out and so does the skin,” attendance secretary Donna Crockett said. As temperatures rise at Kamiakin, students wear less and less clothing. The dress code becomes more of an issue for students, especially girls. In fact, in the briefing of the dress code that’s sent out in a letter before school starts, five of the eight rules are directed towards girls. The other three are gender neutral. I would say that this is hard evidence that our dress code is sexist towards women. While I understand girls don’t need to have their butt cheeks or boobs hanging out at school, shorts do not have to have a four-inch in seam and tank tops don’t have to be two inches wide to accomplish this. Is a one-inch tank top skanky? No. Are loose fitting track shorts with a three-inch in seam provocative? No. And yet Kamiakin girls are required to wear mid-thigh shorts with a four inch in seam and tank tops that are more like sleeveless shirts. Bra straps showing isn’t lowering test scores and girls’ legs aren’t causing boys to fail classes. “When someone sees a guy’s body, like when they see their legs or arms, they think ‘wow I bet they can bench a whole lot, or that’s cool they can probably run really fast,’ like they think of all the cool things their body does. But when they see a girl’s body, everyone just sees it as a sexual object,” sophomore Katie Mostoller said. This is a serious issue all around, not just at our school. Our society looks down at women and teaches them from a young age that they need to cover up so men won’t look and be distracted by them. The better way to go about it would be to teach boys to respect women no matter how they’re dressed. “I’m not a huge fan of it [the dress code] because I think it tells girls to not be proud of their bodies. Girls already struggle with self-confidence, and saying that you should cover your body can really hurt girls,” Mostoller said. This is another good point. Especially in high school, girls are very critical on themselves and are always comparing themselves to others. The school telling girls to cover up makes them even more self-conscious and deeply hurts their self-confidence. Another ridiculous aspect of the dress code is that while it is often said that is a thing to help learning in the classroom, kids rarely get sent to the office by teachers. Most students get in trouble from office or library staff, a fact that was verified by Mrs. Crockett. If students’ attire really got in the way of learning, wouldn’t teachers be the ones calling students out? One would think so.

The dress code states, “Our dress standards are designed to train students for the transition from school to career.” Most would take that to mean all students must be dressed semi-professionally. If this were true and enforced, that would mean no t-shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, hoodies, etc. And yet this is normally what all students wear, nationally. The first sentence of our policy is already giving mixed and confusing signals on what is appropriate. If we continue, it later states, “Clothing must be modest and without indecent exposure.” This is also an awful claim because it should be up to the student and their parents to decide what is modest and what is considered indecent. Depending on the family’s religious and/or personal beliefs, this will greatly vary, as expected. While one girl wearing a one-inch wide tank top could be considered modest to her, it could be considered indecent to a different girl. This is normal and okay, but choosing the definition of ‘modest’ should not be up to the school. While the dress code is necessary to cut out clothing that is related to gangs or advertising illegal activity, it should not make girls cover their bodies in fear of being a distraction. Kamiakin needs to reform their dress code to be less sexist. As a society, we need to strive for better, and that means teaching boys to have respect for women no matter what they’re wearing.

Spaghetti straps modeled by Kaylee Zuhlke

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

Reviews Amazing Spiderman 2 swings into theaters

‘The Other Woman’ avenges

By CHLOE GRUNDMEIER STAFF REPORTER

Good movies are supposed to bring the watcher complete joy while causing them to cry 10 minutes later. Good movies are supposed to have relatable characters played by fantastic actors. Good movies are supposed to make the watcher want more even after watching all the credits. ‘The Amazing SpiderMan 2’ was a good movie. ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ was incredibly well cast and so was its sequel. Dane DeHaan, cast as Harry Osborn, is utterly fantastic with dark roles. The look in his eyes was completely harsh and cold throughout the whole film. In a moment when in need of help, his pleas and cries tugged on the hearts of the moviegoers. His performance was incredibly believable and completely chilling. The movie was also fantastic because of how relatable a few of the characters were, including the villains. Everyone has felt invisible at least once in their lives, including Max Dillon, or Electro (portrayed by Jamie Foxx). His crave to no longer be invisible to seemingly everyone caused a few members of the audience to empathize for the villainous character. While the villains can be praised for hours, what’s a Marvel movie without a good hero? Andrew Garfield was Peter Parker, better known as Spider-Man, and was quite brilliant. His character is a sweeter version with a quicker attitude than the Spidey from the 2002 ‘Spider-Man’ with Toby Maguire. Of course, every great hero needs a great love interest and Gwen Stacy, brought to life on screen by Emma Stone, is just that. She stands up for herself and doesn’t back down and hide as many love interests do. She didn’t wallow in self-pity when Peter Parker left to keep her safe from the dangerous life of SpiderMan; she took her life into her own hands and simply chose a different path. Many of the lovers of the original comics will be pleased to know how closely the film sticks to how it began. While a few small things were changed to keep the movie interesting, many of the other plot features were kept right on point. Many small details were even included for authenticity like a few of Gwen Stacy’s outfits from the original comics. Overall, the movie was quite fantastic. With action, romance, and completely shocking plot twists, ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’ definitely deserved the rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Some might even go as far as to say it truly was amazing.

The hero our screens deserve By ZACK JULIAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Spoiler alert: ‘Godzilla’ was amazing. It topped the box office its opening weekend and was the second highest box office hit for opening weekend in 2014, right behind ‘Captain America 2’ and in front of ‘The Amazing Spiderman 2’. This was not undeserved. This version of ‘Godzilla’ is the future of monster movies. It’s the monster movie we have always dreamed of. It paid homage to the original while forging new ground. No doubt about it, Godzilla was the hero of this movie. He had all the best lines, best action sequences, was made from breathtaking CGI, and was an all-around great guy. The only actor who was even close to the majesty of Godzilla’s performance was Bryan Cranston (‘Breaking Bad’) who played Joe Brody. Ken Watanabe (‘Inception’) who played scientist Ishiro Serizawa also gave a great performance. This movie was not a good comedy, it wasn’t a great love story, it wasn’t even a very good military movie. But it was the best giant monster movie that the world has seen in a long time. The closest we’ve had in recent years is ‘Pacific Rim’ and that exceeded its own expectations. Godzilla had all you want in a monster movie--citywide destruction, nuclear bombs, fantastic movie soundtracks, Elvis, and major monster fights. This movie had only one problem. Not enough Godzilla. Too much build up. It took half of the movie for Godzilla to even get on screen. Godzilla was the whole reason we went to the movie. There was way too much time spent on the human aspect of this movie. We came for massive monster battle scenes and broken apocalyptic like cities. For that reason this movie gets a score of 4 out of 5.

By ANDY HA STAFF REPORTER

‘The Other Woman’, a weird romantic comedy, tells the story of a business savvy woman, Carly, who discovers her boyfriend of two months, Mark, is a married man. Carly then befriends the dimwitted wife, Kate, who is being cheated on, and they spy on their boyfriend/husband. They both discover that there’s another woman involved, Amber, who is younger and more beautiful than them. The trio then decides to get revenge on Mark by turning his entire world upside down. The storyline comes off as kind of cliché but has its twist and turns throughout the film. It’s the common old story where man cheats on wife, wife finds out, and wife gets revenge on husband. This different twist plot has been used several times in Hollywood, but this film has a strange twist. The strange twist is that the wife and “mistresses” become best friends and all of them are involved in the revenge plan. Overall, the film has its moments where it is funny and moments where the scenes seem to drag on. But the writers throw in some funny risqué jokes here and there, and it makes up for the long annoying scene. There are A-list movie stars in this movie, but there are some newcomers to the big screen. Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann, who play Carly and Kate respectively, give amazing comedic performances. Diaz is obviously the main star here and does a great job at carrying the film. Kate Upton and Nicki Minaj make their acting debut on the big screen with this film. While Upton does a great job at playing the stereotypical young blonde girl, Minaj’s appearance does not seem to really fit the film. Minaj does pull off a great performance though, but with her multiple personas as a rapper, it seems kind of weird seeing her in this limelight as a real actress. Upton, on the other hand, is a real scene stealer in this film. She charms her way through the film and shows her ability to become an actress. The film ends on a good note like every romantic comedy. It again goes back to the Hollywood cliché where after the woman gets revenge on the cheater, she goes on to have a happy life. This film, despite its clichés, is a feel good movie and is the perfect date movie. It’s something for anyone who has an interest in romantic comedies. Score: 3.5 out of 5

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

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‘The Fault In Our Stars’, it’s a metaphor By NATALIE DOWNARD STAFF REPORTER

“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.” Even though these words are from the novel describing a fictional book, ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ makes most readers feel this way. It puts things into perspective, gives the reader hope, and devastates them all at the same time. It makes the reader want everyone around them and anyone they know to read the book. On June 6, this wonderful piece of literature will be released as a movie.

“As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” This book has captured many readers everywhere making them fall in love, with Augustus Waters, with the tale of love, with the tale of loss, and with John Green. But will the cinematic version live up to the paper and ink version? “Books are always better; they always give more details,” sophomore Sydney Freitag said. Freitag has only read the book once but plans on reading it again before the movie premiere.

“What a slut time is. She screws everybody.” Most fans of the book felt screwed over by the casting of Shailene Woodley as Hazel Grace Lancaster. Her previous acting in ‘The Secret Life of An American Teenager’ made many people think that she wasn’t the right person to play the main character in this story. But it seems as if she has improved since that. “At first I wasn’t happy with who they picked, but after watching ‘Divergent’, which she is in, I was like, ‘I think she’ll be okay’,” sophomore Lindsey Lowe said.

“Maybe ‘okay’ will be our ‘always’.” “I really like when they establish the ‘Okay? Okay.’ thing. When okay becomes their meaning for I love you. It’s beautiful,” sophomore Ashley Jobs said. She read the book last fall and is currently rereading it in time for the movie premiere. While there are many favorite moments from ‘The Fault in Our Stars’, ‘Okay.’ Is definitely a popular one. As Jobs said, okay means I love you to Augustus and Hazel, but it also means so much more. It’s how they flirt and affirm how they feel about each other without really saying it.

“I’m on a roller coaster that only goes up, my friend.” While the movie may not be as good as the novel, it will definitely be a must-see. The story of two star-crossed lovers will both warm and break your heart. So mark your calendars for June 6 because ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ is a movie you won’t want to miss!

The small things in life By MADISON BADGLEY STAFF REPORTER

Sometimes, it can be very easy to skip over the small things in life. When putting together an outfit, it’s the little things, like jewelry, bags, hats, and other accessories that really tie an outfit together. Though they can be simple and small, they can really liven up an outfit. Jewelry is always a good detail to add when putting an outfit together. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, and more can range anywhere from being flashy, to elegant, to simple. You can always add a simple necklace, bracelet, or ring to any outfit and it could change the outfit completely. Necklaces can really come in handy when one has a simple top and they just need to add a little something. Layering necklaces is a simple and cute way to add detail to an outfit. Layering works really well with small simple necklaces that are short or long. Another trend that has come back to life are chokers. Tattoo chokers and simple chokers with charms are all very cute and very in-style. Big floppy hats are so nice for the summer and can also help beat the heat! They come in many different styles and can be found at almost any clothing store. Stores like H&M and Forever 21 carry many different styles of floppy hats at a very reasonable price, too! A floppy hat paired with a sundress and some strappy sandals can easily be a simple and casual summer look. A floppy hat will add a lot to an outfit without being too overwhelming. It is always a good thing to have one bag that you absolutely love and carry everywhere with you. Lighter tones for the spring and summer seasons bring back some color to a wardrobe after the dark colors from winter. Red is a really great summer color to have in a wardrobe. So why not have a red purse? A bright red messenger bag or tote will brighten up any outfit. Fringed bags are also another very in trend. The fringe style is a very boho chic look and not only is it on purses, but also on clothes, like vests, kimonos, and leather or suede jackets. Don’t be afraid to play around with some of these trends and add your own flare to your outfits, and have a fun summer!

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2014 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

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Director sophmore Amber Curtis (left) and Outstanding Actor Award Winner junior Tanner Jones (right)

‘Twitch’ caused twitches of laughter By JACOB MCLAIN ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

On Friday, May 16, Kamiakin’s drama club went to the CBC theater completion with their play Twitch. The play was directed by sophomore Amber Curtis. The comedy is about a normal husband, played by junior Cooper Wutzke, and wife, played by senior Caeleigh Reiger, living normal lives when their new neighbors decide to come for a visit. The neighbors, played by junior Tanner Jones and senior Abby Tomlinson, are a bit unusual. This hilarious play is about these otherworldly neighbors, who turn out to be aliens, their alien baby played by Matt Deauna and Jones’ weird twitch. According to Curtis, the thing that made this play so hilarious was the cast. The cast all knew each other and just had fun with the play. “I knew my cast mates and the play was very fun,” stated Jones, “It was the most fun I’ve had with a play, and Amber was an amazing director.” With tons of jokes and gag, this play kept the audience laughing. Curtis chose this play for exactly this purpose; she wanted a play that was comedic and fun. But there were some bumps along the way. The stage at CBC is different than at Kamiakin, and the props on stage were harder to remove. “We had to incorporate some of the props into our own performance,” Curtis stated, because they could not be moved in time. Even with the added difficulty, they did well. According to Curtis, “Jones won an outstanding actor award.” Jones has been in other Kamiakin drama productions, such as ‘MacBeth’ and ‘Up the Down Staircase,’ but he has never played a role quite like this. He said, “It was interesting and different than roles I’ve played in the past.” At the end of their performance, the adjudicators (judges) came down and told the group that they were very impressed; the cast even got a standing ovation. All in all, this group did amazing. They pulled off a truly memorable performance that had the audience roaring with laughter, and they had a lot of fun performing.

Beyonce and JayZ hit the road on tour By OSCAR BAUTISTA STAFF REPORTER

Two of the most successful pop artists and hardest-working couples of our generation will finally co-headline a tour together. Jay-Z and Beyoncé are going all out with their “On the Run” tour. It’s set to be a 16 city tour that will kick off this summer, with its first show on June 25 in Miami. “On the Run” will also be stopping in Seattle at the Safeco field July 30. Being one of the most highly anticipated tours, there’s no limit to what is to come. We can get a general idea based on past hit singles, to expect one very artistic and creative tour with tracks like “Drunk in Love” and “Tom Ford.” Money wise, the demand for Jay-Z and Beyoncé tickets is also going through the roof for what some say is guaranteed to be one of the biggest tours in recent years and according to Forbes magazine, it may also be one of the most expensive with an average ticket price of $342.67 on the secondary market. With an average price this high, some are questioning why they set it at that price point. None of this, however, should come as a total surprise. With nearly 200 million records sold between them, 36 total Grammys, and a combined net worth of around $850 million, they are one well financed couple. But not all the ticket sales are going into the artists’ wallets. Jay-Z and Beyoncé will donate $1 from every ticket purchased to Shawn Carter Foundation to support students. The charity, founded in 2003, is dedicated to helping low-income students “further their education at institutions of higher learning,” according to its web site. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from each chase long VIP ticket pack will also be donated to the Shawn Carter Foundation.

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