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VOLUME 34 • ISSUE 1 • SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 • KAMIAKIN HIGH SCHOOL • 600 N. ARTHUR ST. • KENNEWICK, WA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Victoria Renard Goes to Miss Teen Outstanding Nationals

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Which Quarterback Would You Choose?

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Best & Worst Summer Jobs

Adviser: Laurie Bender Editor-In-Chiefs: Natalie Elliott & Joey Flores News Feature Editor: Kaelyn Cole Sports Editor: Joey Flores In-Depth Editor: Bond Henderson Opinion Editor: Natalie Elliott Entertainment Editor: Evan Ramsey Shenanigans Editor: Nicole Goemmel Cover and Back Editor: Brittney Habel Photography Editor: Victoria DeMers Social Chairman: Cindy Gonzalez Staff Reporters: Tanner Curtis, Kyle Davis, Marissa Lindholm, Tara Halverson, Mason Hanson, Dorothy Heavilin, Mark Ingalls, Wynteria Lyons, Dalis McKenzie, Melissa Osar, Tony Pereyda, Oscar Perez, Makenzie McKinnis, Marissa Rodriguez, Dylan Wilson, Christina Woodard, Kylee Schwartz, Zach Cook, Melissa Coppinger, Garrett Doublin, Daniel Elliot, Brianna Harrod, Mckenzie Kennedy, Amanda Lampton, Amanda Ling, Sadie Machart, Amber Maiden, Ashley May, Danielle Openshaw, Hailey Paine, Alex Peterson, Devin Schell, Jose Tapia, Ernhel Tatunay, Benjamin Yaden MISSION STATEMENT:

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Our View: Lunch After Third Hour

Halo Reach Review

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Freshman flute player leaps into top band

By BOND HENDERSON IN-DEPTH EDITOR

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hen freshman band students move into the high school band, they start out in symphonic band. But not incoming freshman flute player, Anna Mauth. She went straight to wind ensemble, one of the only freshmen to do so.

Mauth, along with her mother, felt that she was in need of a challenge in her musical career. So she tried out for wind ensemble, which practices higher levels of music.

Junior Kyle Mauth is Anna’s older brother. Kyle plays viola in the string orchestra, and he recommended that Mauth try out for wind ensemble. Mauth then scheduled an appointment with the band director, Keith Russell.

For the audition, Mauth was required to play her 12 major scales memorized and to also play part of an intermediate level music piece. She said that the tough part was just the memorizing of the scales. But she got it down all right because she started the first day of school with the rest of the wind ensemble students.

Mauth started the flute after first trying the clarinet. Her mother played the clarinet, so naturally she tried that first. Mauth didn’t feel that the clarinet was the right instrument for her, so she switched over to the flute.

She said that she didn’t expect to be in band for her whole student life. She was merely trying something new. Playing the flute grew on her, and she continued all the way through middle school. Anna said, “I like music because it’s up-beat and fun to play.”

Mauth enrolled in private lessons in middle school. Her teacher Mrs. Fridig (who also assists in teaching band at Desert Hills Middle School) helped her grow and learn in playing her flute. She said, “I like her because she helps me understand how to play the flute.”

Mrs. Fridig has been a big part of Mauth’s flute accomplishments.

All State bands and the WIBC, or Western International Band Clinic honor bands, are very hard to get into. They take many hours of practicing and preparation to audition for. Mauth is auditioning for the WIBC honor band this year. She hopes that her hard work will pay off in the end and she will make it into the honor band. Mauth isn’t too interested in performances, but she loves playing her flute for a talented band.

Mauth is enjoying wind ensemble. She likes talking with the various instrumental music players who are also in wind ensemble. Mauth said that she is looking forward to playing harder songs in the future.

Mauth wants to continue to play her flute all through high school. She wants to expand her skill levels in private lessons. She is also hoping to get a scholarship for playing her flute.

Marching band is a big part of Mauth’s musical life. Kyle and some of Mauth’s friends said to her that marching band was lots of fun. Mauth decided to check it out, and she thinks she made the right choice. “I like the people because they’re nice, and I like playing.”

In marching band, Anna is looking forward to being with her friends and playing her very best. She is excited for this year’s marching band show that involves music for the movie, 300. A goal that Anna is looking forward to achieving is being able to play the entire 300 music perfectly.

Mauth’s musical interest goes beyond just playing the flute. “I don’t just play the flute, I play the marimba, too”, she said. Mauth is involved in the TCSBA, Tri-City Steel Band Association, located in West Richland. She started up with this association in fourth grade. She loves playing and plans on continuing to play marimba in the future.

It’s going to be a full and exciting year for Mauth. The wind ensemble performs four to five concerts each year, as well as participates in the solo and ensemble events. Marching band and marimba are also mixed into Mauth’s schedule. Mauth is looking forward to a great year at Kamiakin.

Photo by Bond Henderson Anna Mauth at marching band rehearsal with her flute.

Silly senior I.D.s were banned yet again

By MARISSA LINDHOLM WEB PAGE COPY EDITOR

Lots of seniors were disappointed when they found out, yet again, that they couldn’t take silly pictures for their photo I.D.s. “On a scale of 1-10 of sillyness, I say 536782 x 3 million. It’s our last year!

Let us have fun!” Giovanna Martinez said. But the school has their reasons for this restriction.

“I think it’s because the picture gets put on your school record, and it’s used to identify you,” senior Reed Draper said.

Vice Principal Mark Pickel said, “Photography companies are actually the ones not allowing the goofy pictures, and they would like support from the school because they like to take their jobs in a professional way. Also, it doesn’t demean their company when quality pictures are taken instead of silly.”

Many girls lined up in the bathroom facing the mirror to style their hair in a side pony, bringing the 80’s style back, or fashioned the pig tails. The extent of what you could do was crazy hairstyles and a cheesy grin. Anything else was not acceptable and asked to be changed; Mr. Pickel was on surveillance all day to make sure of this. “If I could, I would like to join one of my other friend’s pictures and maybe use the thumbs up or peace sign,” said Brandon Meadors. Maybe next year seniors will have more luck.

FFA gets awarded at the fair

By MARISSA RODRIGUEZ STAFF REPORTER

Every year, the Kamiakin FFA club takes a trip to the Yakima Fair for various judging activities. These activities enable the students to enhance their skills in judging dairy animals, bulls, and horses. This annual event is an all day trip benefitting the students of FFA and their future careers.

The students are transported to this all day event by bus in the morning hours. After being divided into groups, the peers head off into assigned stations to begin their judging tasks. There are a wide range of schools that join this judging opportunity with the Kamiakin FFA. “The schools that participate include Prosser, Pasco, Finley, and even schools on the West side of the Washington, “said vice president Kayla Emineth.

After the constant flow of judging all morning, the students are allowed to have some fun at the fair. “I got a Henna tattoo last year in one of the booths.

We also have time where we can walk around and check out the rides after judging, “said Emineth.

There are a number of games to play, items to purchase, and animals to look at. The students also get the chance to socialize with FFA members from other schools. This interaction benefits the organization because it allows the members to bond and come together as a whole representation of the FFA club.

Benton Franklin Fair Results for Kamiakin FFA members Kristina Lizotte- Blue for dish garden, blue for terrarium, blue for dried flower arrangement Rachelle Lizotte- Red for dish garden, red for terrarium Desiree Waits- Red for dried flower arrangement Erica Lemos- Blue for dried flower arrangement Andrew Stewart- Blue, best in show and superintendent choice for metal art Tyler Woodring and Derek Ball- Blue for metal art Hayden Brooke and Dakota Buckner- Blue for metal art Gunnar Weese and Scott Goiri- First place in metal art Garrett Williams and Drex Wenrick- Blue for metal art

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Victoria Renard Goes to Miss Teen Outstanding Nationals

By TERIA LYONS STAFF REPORTER

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enior Victoria Renard recently competed in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen program in Orlando, Florida. She competed along with 52 other girls in evening wear and onstage question, athletic/fitness, talent, and interview. She took third runner up, earning a $5,000 scholarship to a college of her choice as well as part of a $56,000 scholarship. Her sister, Nicole Renard, is our Miss Tri-Cities Outstanding Teen and next summer will compete for her sister’s title. Both of the girls have made many appearances. One of Nicole’s upcoming appearances includes judging the chicken dance.

Some other awards that Victoria has received have been a $1,000 scholarship from Brotherton, as well as a $1,000 scholarship for winning Miss Washington’s Outstanding Teen. She also was awarded the $1,250 entry fee for Miss America Outstanding Teen by the Miss Washington Outstanding Teen program. And of course she got her crown, sash, and crown pin, all to show that she is Miss Washington Outstanding Teen.

Victoria’s favorite part of being in Orlando was the final night. She said, “I didn’t expect to even be in the final fifteen” and was excited to have been third runner up.

Nicole and Victoria agreed that they met a lot of special girls, and Victoria even picked up a southern accent from her roommate, Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen.

Victoria wants to attend Chapman’s University and complete a dual degree in dance and business. She wants to one day “own a hybrid dance-fitness center, complete with holistic practitioners, nutritional counseling, and health-minded café.”

Her big dream is to perform with the Rocket City Rockettes in New York City. One random fact about her family

is that they are all spontaneous travelers; they’ll take a trip on a whim. On that point, her favorite place to visit is “anywhere warm, especially the beach.” She has a a red miniature dachshund named Molly.

Victoria represents her platform, “Leadership – Step Up To Stand Out!” which is to empower youth to pursue leadership. She is using the national program “Breaking Down The Walls”. As far as her talent, Victoria performed a lyrical dance to the song “Won’t You Come”. Her television favorite show is So You Think You Can Dance?

Her family has supported her throughout her endeavors to become Miss Washington’s Outstanding Teen. It took her three tries. Her sister, Nicole, competed with nine other girls over the summer for her title, Miss Tri-Cities Outstanding Teen. Nicole received scholarships as well from the Miss Tri-Cities Outstanding Teen program.

At one point, after she won her title, Victoria appeared on KVEW and basically talked about how blondes and pageant girls are stereotyped as dumb. She breaks that standard with her 3.97 GPA and her scholastic honors, such as getting a perfect score on the AP Human Geography test. Also, as a freshman, she got onto the National Society of High School Scholars and was selected an Outstanding Junior by the principals of Kamiakin. She’s been awarded the President’s Volunteer Award, is an Inspirational Dancer for the Synergy Dance Company and with her sister is the City Talent Show winner.

Congratulations to Victoria for being such an outstanding student and role model.

Photo provided by the Renard family Victoria holding her crown while in Orlando for nationals.

New renovations on Edison make it easier and harder for students to come to school

By OSCAR PEREZ STAFF REPORTER

You have probably driven, walked by, or have not even seen the roadwork on Edison Street during the summer. The new lane on Edison was worked on over the summer to improve the traffic going out of Jock Lot and Cage. What were the results?

Senior Louie Diaz said, “It makes it easier to get out than to get in. I accidentally hit the curb going in.”

The road wasn’t the only thing being worked on. A new fence was put up, and an entrance that used to be in the corner of the field is now in the center.

Amy Whitemarsh’s health class who goes for speed walks Tuesdays and Thursdays had to make a new path for their walks. “I prefer the gate in the corner only for selfish reasons because of our speed walks,” she said.

Students like senior Amir Cuskovic drive through Union to get to work. He said, “I am usually late for work because I need to stop for kids.”

Teachers like Shelly Crump have not had the chance to see the work. “If you don’t drive that way, you don’t see it,” she said.

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National Honor Society hopes for new members this year

By SHELBY SAWYERS GUEST REPORTER

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amiakin’s National Honor Society is excited to kick off the 2010-2011 school year, and we are looking forward to welcoming our new members. The requirements for all current and incoming NHS members are based on the four pillars on which the National Honor Society is built: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. The expectations to remain a member in good standing are as follows: 1. Students will maintain a GPA of 3.6 or higher; 2. Students will attend all monthly meetings of the Kamiakin Chapter of the NHS; 3. Students will pay yearly dues of $5.00; 4. Students will complete six hours per year of community service, two of which must be completed at an NHS sponsored event. Additionally, students will be expected to conduct themselves with high standards of character, as they are representatives not only of Kamiakin High School, but of the National Honor Society. If you think you have achieved these requirements, be looking for your invitation in the mail!

We would also like to remind all current members that National Honor Society meetings are held on the last Friday of every month, in room 327, and to listen to the

morning bulletins for notifications of any changes or community service opportunities.

A Welcome Back meeting will be held during lunch on Sept. 24 for current members in teacher Valerie Feth’s room. Drinks and treats will be provided!

Here is a list of our current senior members; congratulations on achieving all the accomplishments required your junior year!

NHS Current Members in Good Standing: Brianne Anderson Zachary Hawks Collin Bampton Larisa Hayden Aaron Boone Tyler Holle Gary Conachan Tate Kirk Kaitlyn Lee Savanna Davies Russell Deal Heidi Leonard Natalie Elliot Rebecca Lloyd Scott Forman James Luey Sadie Gearheart Kelsie Miller Carissa Granata Cheyenne Montgomery

Victoria Renard Shelby Sawyers Breanne Short Whitney Stoker David Ton Amanda White Alexandra Williams

Kamiakin takes theater world by storm La nina weather storm to affect McKENZIE KENNEDY By STAFF REPORTER

Steel Magnolias, featuring our very own Donna Crockett and senior Samantha Wilson, is being performed at the Richland Players theater Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. It has been going on for the past two weekends, so this will be the last two performances.

Ouiser is played by Mrs. Crockett, and Shelby is played by Samantha Wilson. Along with that, teacher Candy Olsen’s husband, Rex Olsen, who directs the school’s drama productions, is directing the play.

“I really enjoyed working with Samantha and Mr. Olsen. Samantha is a terrific, talented actress, and Rex is a great director,” said Mrs. Crockett.

This is senior Samantha Wilson’s first play outside of school productions. She was asked

by Mr. Olsen to try out and ended up getting a part. The part of Shelby is very diverse; she has lots of troubles in her life, and it takes a strong actress to portray this.

“On opening night, my mom saw me have a seizure, get married, have a baby, go through dialysis, and then die,” joked senior Samantha Wilson.

Ouiser is a very mean, mad old lady. Mrs. Crockett has done very few other parts in plays, and this was by far the biggest. She was actually told that she was not mean enough for the part.

“I enjoyed the play very much and think that all the actresses did a great job! I’m glad that I went. Mrs. Crockett made the perfect Ouiser!” said sophomore Meagan Wilson.

In addition to having Samantha, Mrs. Crockett, and Mr. Olsen as part of the production, Patty Cook, the woman who plays Truvy, had a son who graduated from Kamiakin a few years back.

our local weather this season

By MARK INGALLS STAFF REPORTER

Our weather last winter was abnormally warm and dry. This year, meteorologists are saying to expect just the opposite. The culprit is a weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean called La Niña.

“La Niña is part of an ocean-atmosphere cycle,” Diana Hayden, climatologist at the National Weather Service office in Pendleton said.

Hayden also said that La Niña is in part caused by higher wind speeds, making oceans choppy, therefore bringing up cooler water from deeper parts of the ocean.

“We haven’t really seen La Niña affect us yet in my opinion,” Meteorologist Tim Adams from KNDU-TV said. “It’s too early to tell if our current weather is beginning to be affected.”

Adams later pointed out that usually La Niña brings us a cooler and wetter winter.

This means we can probably expect more snow.

“Little things here and there can affect the global arena,” Meteorologist Damon Lane from KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City said. “It’s a lot like how when Mt. St. Helens blew up back in 1980. It’s a pretty small event in all reality, but yet it affected global temperatures for a few days.”

Lane concluded with saying that he expects La Niña to last until at least the end of winter 2011, maybe the beginning of next spring.

ROMECOMING

ASB arranges it all for you

By KAELYN COLE NEWS & FEATURE EDITOR

This year the ASB executive board is adding some inspired new additions to the traditionalized Homecoming formula. The date is set for Oct. 2, and the theme this year is a more than slightly punny “Romecoming”.

Along with the customary royalty ballots, the ASB has enacted two new royalty positions, the duke and duchess.

“A boy and girl from the life skills class will be voted on by their class to be Homecoming royalty,” said junior class publicity manager Jessica VanValkenburg. The duke and duchess will be awarded their sashes at the Homecoming football game along with the king and queen.

Another addition to the Homecoming production is the integration of Pink Week. The beloved breast cancer awareness tribute week is occurring again this year the week of Oct. 4-8. “We are tying in Pink Week with Homecoming at the assembly Friday, Oct. 1. At the assembly, we will present the underclassmen royalty and raise money for Pink Week, too,” said executive vice president Jackie Cole.

During Pink Week, the students and staff are encouraged to wear pink to show their support of breast cancer research, except for on Tuesday because we are asked to wear purple, which encompasses all cancers.

On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 6, there will be another five a.m. assembly in the Southridge auditorium that will include games and the normal spirit festivities. After school on Wednesday, there will be a three on three basketball tournament called Hoops for Hope. You and your team can sign up on the ASB room door. There will also be lunch time activities from both Homecoming and Pink Week.

“On Thursday night there is a show called Hope for a Cure with the local band Chase and the Reach along with other stellar performances,” said executive board delegate Victoria Renard.

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By CINDY GONZALEZ SOCIAL CHAIR-PERSON

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or senior Mallorie McDowell, playing soccer is one of her greatest passions. It’s a sport where she’s willing to give 110 percent of her energy. “I’m very dedicated to it. Some people may call it “my life”, said McDowell.

McDowell has been playing soccer since the first grade and has developed mad skills that have helped her become who she is now, from what started in a REC league playing for the Wild Hurricanes, to making varsity her freshman year. “I’m usually forward but sometimes I play centermid. It just depends,” said McDowell.

McDowell’s parents and her sister (former Kamiakin graduate) got her started in soccer. “My sister was playing at the time, and I thought it was cool, so I said why not?”

Last season was quite different for McDowell. She played in two non league games against Hermiston and Gonzaga Prep and one league game against Chiawana ending up with three goals and four assists before tearing her ACL. “I was at practice and I went to cut the ball back. It was like my body went one way and my leg went the other and my knee went in two different directions. I fell to the ground. I thought I heard a pop come from my knee and first thing I thought was, something’s wrong, something’s really wrong,” said McDowell. She questioned herself about seeing a doctor and decided they would only say nothing’s wrong, so she toughed it out and tried to finish practice, but coach didn’t allow her to do that.

After a doctor visit and an MRI, test results came back that she had torn her ACL and was out for the season. McDowell went through surgery in Spokane and came out with six stitches on her leg, wearing a brace and using crutches for three weeks. McDowell spent six and a half months in physical therapy regaining her strength, following the Lady Braves to victory that year where they were league and district champs, and they placed fourth in state.

Now senior year, McDowell started the season off with four goals and two assists. “I feel good. My knee feels like nothing ever happened. We have a good team, and I know it’s going to be a great season.”

The Lady Braves hope to win state this year and have a great season.

“Remember, keep working hard and always take advantage of your practices because even if it’s just juggling or actual practice with your team, every touch on the ball counts,” said McDowell.

Photo by Kelly Fairchild: Mallorie taking a shot at the goal at Lampson Stadium this year.

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By JOEY FLORES EDITOR-IN-CHEIF

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With five official no-hitters (two being perfect games)

and one blown call, the 2010 Major League Baseball season has come to be known as the year of the pitcher. There have only been three previous years that Major League Baseball has had five or more no hitters in a single year, with the most being seven.

On April, 17 Ubaldo Jimenez threw the first no hitter of the year followed by Dallas Braden (perfect game on May 9); Roy Halladay (perfect game on May 29); Edwin Jackson (no hitter on June 26) and Matt Garza (no hitter on July 26). Oddly enough, one of the best teams in the league today, the Tampa Bay Rays, have been involved

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in three of these no hitters, first being no hit by Edwin Jackson. Dallas Braden then threw a perfect game against the Rays, and finally Rays pitcher Matt Garza no hit the Detroit Tigers.

These, however, are not the only feats that make this year the year of the pitcher; all across baseball, offensive numbers have been the lowest in over a decade. Teams are averaging the lowest runs per game (8.84), batting average (.259), and on base percentage (.773) since 1992, and the lowest homers per game (1.80) and slugging percentage (.406) since 1993 (as of Sept. 3).

These statistics show that this year, the pitcher is far ahead of today’s hitters.

Photo Illustration by Joey Flores

Extreme sports you should know about

By ALEX PETERSON STAFF REPORTER

As far as extreme sports go, quad freestyle motocross (QFMX) is one of the craziest extreme sports around. This growing sport is getting more inventive as main riders such as Caleb Moore and Reed Hansen invent new tricks and push the limits of what is physically possible on a quad. A great example of this is doing a back flip. But to most people, flipping a quad can be a bit over whelming.

When asked what he thought about QFMX, junior Quincy Fellows had this to say, “I like to race quads. That freestyle stuff is whack.”

There are also the people who find QFMX to be very fun and totally worth the risk. “It is an intense adrenaline rush. There is nothing better,” said junior Walter Marozik.

It takes a special person to compete in QFMX. There is a certain mentality and personality all freestyle riders need to be successful. They should be fearless, crazy, and willing to do anything to do well in the QFMX world.

The professionals ride all the time, but normal people don’t always have time to get out there and ride. “I don’t get many chances to ride quads, but when I have, I really liked it,” said teacher Brad Judy.

There are many dangers to QFMX even with all the safety gear. For example, Derek Guetter recently broke his ankle in three places trying to land a back flip. QFMX riders have more wrist and ankle injuries than any other extreme action sports athletes. Wrist and ankle injuries are the least of your worries if you are inexperienced or don’t have proper riding gear.

This sport is not to be taken lightly. The smallest miscalculation can result in big injuries. The heights of the jumps are enough to kill you if you land on the flat surface and not the landing ramp. Only seasoned pros compete in QFMX because of how dangerous this sport really is. No one has ever died competing in QFMX, but there have been lots of injuries.

QFMX is a friendly and inviting sport. If you are dedicated and determined enough, you could find yourself among the big names of the sport. Photo by Alex Peterson: KaHS student jumping his quad over the summer

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Freshman cheerleader gets top honors

By KYLEE SCHWARTZ STAFF REPORTER

said Bush. Even though Bush has been cheering eight years, she sees being chosen as a big honor.

“I was the only one picked. Others had to try out,” Bush said. Being on South Elite All Star Team, she gets to travel and compete around the country against other cheerleading teams and also at Worlds.

Also during the summer, Bush won the Jump-Off (competition) during NCA cheer camp. Bush is hoping to get scholarships for cheerleading and would like to go to Hawaii Pacific University to cheer.

Locally, Bush is on an all star cheer team called American Cheer Extreme, where she will also be competing throughout the year.

Bush is a very hard worker and is very disciplined, especially when it comes to cheerleading. She has amazing tumbling skills and is an all around great cheerleader. She is also a great help to her coach when she is needed.

“She is very humble,” said Coach Lisa Schwartz. “She’s also very much into doing what is best for her team instead of what’s best for her.”

Freshman Cassidy Bush was picked to be one out of 30 girls to be on Washington’s South Elite All Star Cheerleading Team. On top of this, she was also the top pick out of 400 cheerleaders at cheer camp to be on the All American team.

After being picked to be on the All American team and looking into it, Bush realized that as a freshman, she was unable to do it. Unfortunately, you have to be a sophomore and above to be on the All American team.

Over the summer, Kamiakin High School’s cheer team invited choreographer Tyler Janes, also a coach for South Elite, to come down from Kent to teach them a routine.

“He saw me and then he asked me if I’d want to be on his world’s team,”

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Photo by: Kylee Schwartz: Freshman Cassidy Bush was selected for an All State team and an All American team.

Kylee Larson

By MAK McKINNIS STAFF REPORTER

1.How long have you been dancing?

I went on the Dance Team at my elementary school in Seattle, and I also did Dance Team in eighth grade at Desert Hills. I have only been taking classes since the middle of eighth grade at Studio 8.

3.How long are your practices?

Our practices are usually one and a half to two hours long. On occasion, like this weekend, we have 12 hour practices for choreographing for state competition.

2.What made you start dancing?

Well, I guess that it just sounded like a lot of fun, but what I didn’t know was that it’s a ton of work with all of the memorization and technique.

4.What’s your favorite genre of dance?

Well, I like watching hip-hop routines, but I’m best at jazz.

5.Do you plan on continuing with dance?

Yes, I do! I get more and more excited every day to be a returner on the team. Being a new member (freshman) is tough.

7. Is there anything in particular you’re looking forward to for your first year of Kamiakin dance?

Well, it was going to be Nationals, but now I guess I’m mostly looking forward to going to State and getting closer to my teammates because when I was at camp, it was like having 10 other sisters that care about you and love you. I’m just not used to that. It’s awesome.

6. What’s tough about being a new member?

Well, we new girls don’t have the experience that the returners have, and we don’t get any advantages. Like at camp, we went last for everything and got to hold the spirit stick.

Photo by Melissa Coppinger: Kylee Larson shows off her skills one day at practice.

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Which quaterback would you choose?

By TARA HALVERSON STAFF REPORTER

The Kennewick schools’ quarterbacks want to be the ones on top and best in their sport. After interviewing them, the colors of senior Joey Jansen, senior Drew Loftus and junior Matt Mendenhall came out.

1. Q: Are you right handed or left?

Drew Loftus

Joey Jansen

Matt Mendenhall

2. Q: How long have you been playing football?

3. Q: What’s your favorite quality about your team?

4. Q: How often do you throw the ball as opposed to running it?

5. Q: On average, how many interceptions do you throw per game?

6. Q: Do you feel any pressure being the QB? 7. Q: How many touchdowns have you thrown this season?

8. Q: What are the most yards you’ve thrown in a game?

9. Q: What’s your favorite part about being a quarterback?

10. Q: If I were to ask your assistant coach what your weakness was, what would he say?

11. Q: How do you help to motivate your teammates before each game?

12. Q: Do you have high hopes for your team for the rest of the season?

13. Q: What are some good qualities you think all quarterbacks should have?

1. Right 2. Since I was five 3. We set everything aside once we are on the field and work hard.

4. 50/50--it’s pretty balanced.

5. I haven’t thrown any this season.

6. Yeah, but I kinda like it. I’d rather it be on me than someone else.

7. Six 8. 300 9. The ball is in my hands every play.

10. I over think things.

11. I give a speech to get them excited and focused.

12. Yeah, I’m hopeful.

13. Keep their heads up and be leaders.

1. Left 2. Since second grade 3. We are number one.

4.I throw the ball probably 99.9 percent of the time.

5. 1.5 6. Nope, I like the pressure.

7. Five 8. 370 (tied the school record) 9. Throwing touchdowns 10. My footwork 11. I tell them to try and stay relaxed by showing them we want to be serious, but we want to have fun.

12. Yes, our goal is to win State!

13. Mentally tough, good arm, some speed, and accuracy

1. Right 2. Since I was eight 3. We throw short and deep.

4. 50/50 5. One 6. Not at all.

7. Threw two and ran one.

8. 300 9. Throwing touchdowns-the feeling is great.

10. Throwing the ball away when there’s pressure.

11. I tell them to play every game like it’s their last.

12. Yes, we’ve played a lot of good games.

13. Accuracy, and good arm.

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9 Big Nine Football Power Rankings

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By TANNER CURTIS SPORTS FANATIC

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(3A) Kamiakin (3-0) – An exploding offense featuring WR Tim White and QB Joey Jansen as well as a very strong defense led by Jon Allen that is allowing just four points per game. Expect the Braves to run away with the 3A division.

(4A) Chiawana (3-0) – QB Luc Graff has good size and great work ethics. WR Miquiyah Zamora and RB Jordan Downing complete this high flying offense.

(4A) Richland (3-0) – A defense that no offense wants to face, already having two shut outs, alongside a good feature back in Jacob McKinney.

(4A) Wenatchee (3-0) – With wins by less than three points in their first two games, the Panthers have shown they can come through in the clutch. Cooper Helm can do it all at the QB position.

(4A) Davis (3-0) – WR Cooper Kupp has great hands and good speed, and QB Deion Wright has the arm to do big things. Watch out for this team to shake up the 4A division.

(3A) Kennewick (2-1) – Despite an early loss on a blown call to Eastmont, the Lions have great talent in QB Drew Loftus. Expect the early setback to make the young team work harder.

(4A) Walla Walla (1-2) – Losses to an Oregon team and a strong Wenatchee team and a close win over Southridge leaves this team in the middle of the pack in the 4A division.

(3A) Southridge (1-2) – Early losses to Wenatchee and Walla Walla have this team worried but with RB Dallin Palmer and QB Matt Mendenhall, don’t count the Suns out yet.

(4A) Eisenhower (2-1) – Last year’s Cascade division champions have returned with a lighter load this year and will struggle to hang with the likes of Chiawana and Richland.

(3A) Sunnyside (1-2) – RB Israel Monzo is a solid return man who is quick and nimble. Expect him to put up big numbers in returns as well as running the ball.

(3A) Eastmont (1-2) – Losses to Davis and Wenatchee, but a win over Kennewick in a close game leaves a lot of people second guessing. There are just too many teams that are better in the 4A division.

(3A) Pasco (0-3) – DeVonte Lamb and Brandon Search are good playmakers. Don’t overlook this team. The Bulldogs played the three best teams to start the season.

(4A) Moses Lake (0-3) - A struggling offense that has played three good defenses in their first three games. Expect the Chiefs to figure a few things out later in the season, unfortunately too late.

(3A) Hanford (1-2) – A big win over West Valley could be one of the few chances to celebrate this season. They just don’t have what it takes when it comes down to hanging with the rest of the 3A division.

(3A) West Valley (1-2) – Inconsistency will get the best of this team throughout the season. An early loss to Hanford shows just how poor this team is. Simply put, this is just not the Rams’ year.

K a m i a k i n

By TANNER CURTIS SPORTS FANATIC

F o o t b a l l

On Sept. 3, the Braves kicked off their season with a home game against the Prosser Mustangs. A strong defensive effort and a few big plays led to the 28-0 victory.

Since then, the defense hasn’t let up and the offense has only gotten stronger. Senior quarterback Joey Jansen has spread the ball well, throwing touchdowns to five different receivers and having tied the school record for most pass yards in a game with 370 against Moses Lake.

The senior quarterback also threw for three more touchdowns in the win against Pasco on Sept. 17.

When asked about the feat, Jansen had this to say, “It’s pretty sweet to tie the record, but it makes me want to work even harder so I can break it.”

Looking ahead, the Braves are in a league of their own. In a weak 3A division, Kamia-

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kin is the only undefeated team left, this just after three weeks! In fact, the Lions are the only other team that has two wins in the division.

So just what are the Braves’ goals this year?

“We aren’t going to lose a game this year. We are in it for the fans,” said the team interception leader Shad Fletcher.

Fletcher has three interceptions in as many games this year, the best of which was shown on washingtonsportsnetwork.com as a play of the week for his one handed grab against Prosser.

Jansen had a similar goal: “Our goal is to win State. I think we have a good chance to make it happen if we just keep winning and playing like we are now.”

No matter what the goal of the team is, one thing is for sure. The Braves are a force to be reckoned with in the Big 9 3A division.

Sports Quiz

By JOEY FLORES EDITOR-IN-CHEIF

1. True or False: Until 1859, an umpire sat behind home plate in a padded rocking chair.

2. True of False: In Switzerland, golf stands for Gentleman-Only-Ladies-Forbidden?

3. How many MLB players have hit four homeruns in a game?

4. In what year did the Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis?

5. What Kamiakin record did quarterback Joey Jansen tie against Moses Lake?

1. True

2. True

3. 14

4. 1984

5. Passing Yards (370)

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

Best and worst summer jobs of 2010

By SADIE MACHART STAFF REPORTER

Lizhandy Sanchez: Worked at Contacto Paisano. She sold cell phones but also made bank.

“The job was interesting; you definitely have to be a people person to work in that type of business . I loved meeting the people that came

Jared Haulk:

Max Shoop:

Promoted the Portland Trailblaz-

Helped little kids improve their

ers throughout the Tri-Cities.

skills on the basketball court.

“Dream, and if you like it,

“I love it! Playing basketball is my

go for that dream,” Jared

passion…. Watch my flow!”

Nick Squires: Nick is the cashier at the McDonalds off of Canal.”I like the job for the most part. It’s fast-

stated.

paced.”

Valya Sandberg:

Griselda Marin:

At her camp, she got the lovely

Was a cherry picker who worked

chore of washing dishes by hand

Tasha Peterman:

eight hour days in the long hot

for all the campers. “I hate do-

Spent her summer reffing the Tri-Cities U7 girls soccer

sun.

ing dishes, especially by hand. I

team. Try getting yelled at by screaming parents and get-

“I hated it! You are sore after the

will never do this again. It was so

ting a nasty sunburn when the day is done. “I don’t rec-

day is done, and you are sticky

disgusting when the food turns

ommend it,” she said.

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Kamiakin scouts go national

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By KYLE DAVIS STAFF REPORTER

ort A.P. Hill, VA- 2010 is the centennial year of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. The story begins in London, England; the year was 1909.

Chicago journalist, William D. Boyce was lost in the London fog when a young boy came up to him. He asked Mr. Boyce if he was lost, Mr. Boyce said yes, and the

boy led him to his destination. When Mr. Boyce offered to pay him, the boy refused saying that he was a scout; after Mr. Boyce concluded his business, the same boy led him to the scouting headquarters. No one knows who the boy was, for after he had done his deed, he disappeared into the London fog. After talking with BadenPowell and returning to America, Boyce incorporated the Boy Scouts of America which was chartered by Congress on Feb. 8, 1910.

A national jamboree is an event held every four years, but this was moved back a year so it could be during the centennial celebration. On July 24, Troops 712 and 713 of the Blue Mountain Council arrived at Washington D.C.’s Dulles airport. They spent all of the next day touring D.C. visiting sites such as Arlington National Cemetery, Old Post office pavilion, the Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian Institute, the U.S. capital and of course the Hard Rock Café. On Monday, July 26, the troops got up and left the hotel for Fort A.P. Hill, visiting Mt. Vernon (home of George Washington) and dining at Roy Rogers. By early evening, the two troops were set up. Five boys from Kamiakin High School participated: Kyle Davis (junior 713), Chaz Merrit (junior 713), Kyle Deatherage (sophomore 712), Jacob Deatherage (sophomore 712) and Jaciah Woodward (freshman 712).The troops were joined with representatives from countries as close as Mexico to as far as Japan to experience the centennial celebration.

“It was fun to meet the Swedes,” said Bradley Duprey of troop 713.

While at Fort A.P. Hill, the scouts got to do a multitude of activities such as rappelling, climbing, scuba diving, snorkeling, mountain boarding, ( a snowboarding-skateboarding event on dirt), boating, patch trading, earning segments for various activities, Technology Quest, the list goes on and on. The opening arena show

on Wednesday consisted of The Golden Knights, Miss America, the two millionth Eagle Scout, The Chief of the Order of the Arrow (scouting’s honor society), the USAF Drill Team, Chief Scout Executive Robert Mazzuca and National Commissioner Tito Perez. But that is peanuts compared to Saturday’s show: Switchfoot, Mike Rowe (host of Dirty Jobs and Eagle Scout), Honor Society and the USSOC Black Daggers jump team. At the end of the show, a 15 minute fireworks display followed, setting a record for the largest amount of fireworks to go off on a military base. A lot of the scouts were amazed not only by the show but the whole Jamboree.

Mike Rowe left a very good saying with the scouts: “If you want to be clean, you have to be willing to get dirty.”

On Aug. 4, the Scouts departed from Fort A.P. Hill and headed back to D.C; the sites they stopped at coming back were the National Archives, The American History Museum at the Smithsonian, Grand Union Station, Old Country Buffet (can you tell Scouts like to eat?) and finally the hotel. At 3:30 a.m. the next morning, the scouts headed to the airport, arriving back home in the early evening hours of Aug. 5 to a reception hosted by parents of all who went. “It was the most awesome thing ever,” said James Guzek of Troop 712.

Jekiah Woodward and Kyle Deatherage said the arena show on Saturday was their favorite thing while Chaz Merrit said his favorite thing was the number of activities to do. All of them said they would do it again if it wasn’t so expensive.

Nichole Kneip: To Europe and back

By MELISSA COPPINGER STAFF REPORTER

Where did you go this summer?

“I went to many places in Europe to visit my dad who is stationed there in the Air Force.”

When you were there, where were all the places you went, and what did you do?

“We went to Germany, Austria, Italy, Paris, and Switzerland. We went shopping; we explored the different towns and hung out with the friends we made there.”

How would you describe the food there from what we have here in the U.S?

“The pizza is way better! It has more flavors and a bigger variety of toppings. But the pasta is better here. The sauces are good in Italy and Paris but they don’t cook the pasta all the way. It’s still hard when it comes to your table.”

What would you say was your favorite part of going to Europe?

“Seeing my dad. Since he’s always stationed there, it’s really one of the only times I get to see him. So it’s nice to be able to talk and hang out face to face.”

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

The Tumbleweed Music Festival

By HAILEY PAINE STAFF REPORTER

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he Tumbleweed Music Festival-- what is it? Its name was being mentioned all across the Tri-Cities during the Labor Day weekend, and many people still do not know what it is.

In Richland’s Howard Amon Park, there has been a non-smoking, non-alcoholic festival going on for the past 14 years. It is an all-volunteer gathering where musicians pick up guitar and string for two days of singing, strumming, and serendipity.

“I was invited by the people of Yakima Folk Life for a few years, though this year I finally broke down and went,” said woodcarver, Norman Brown. “It amazes me how everyone can come together here.”

There aren’t just musicians and food stands at the festival. On the playground side of the park overlooking the river, there are booths of hand-made gifts and goodies such as Mr. Brown’s wooden bowls, spoons and animals. Other booths had glasses of colored sand, tie-dyed clothes, henna tattoos, children’s toys and organizations like CCAN (Confluence Community Action Network) trying to put the good word out.

“We at CCAN come to the Tumbleweed Festival to promote Fair Trade and better economy. Fair Trade allows people in third world countries to make a living by selling their products in America, instead of giving them

help with help-packages,” CCAN helper, Lora Rathbone said. “We’re also here to spread the message to folks in the Tri-Cities. Grow food in their gardens, buy locally, take the bus; it all helps our community.”

CCAN is part of E-3 Washington. They have an area called Hopeful Harvest nearby the school, where a few seniors in the past did their culminating project and were once part of CCAN. “I had a great time. I found it to be very calming,” said first time attendee and recent Kamiakin graduate, Drew Tolley about the Tumbleweed Festival.

Of course, there was more than just relaxing music. Singers Wes Weddell, the Great Sanger and Doddle, and Better Day kept the crowd thumping their feet to the beat. Musician Amelia Larson had this to say, “I have been coming here for three years off now, playing the open-mic stage on and off for those years. I like coming here to listen to all the wonderful sounds.”

Amelia was part of Amelia and Charith. She brought her kids there too, and the festival is very family oriented. There are booths especially for kids, and the playground is never more than 100 yards away from any of the stages. Volunteers are aiming on getting to the younger generation of music lovers.

There are workshops where anyone can write songs, practice different styles of music, and talk about Irish/Celtic songs. They are welcome to anyone, any age and were located inside a building on Howard Amon grounds.

The Tumbleweed Music Festival is over for this year, but it will be around next year during the Labor Day weekend, and, potentially, for many years to come.

2010 Concerts rock students’ world

By ASHLEY MAY STAFF REPORTER

Summer of 2010 not only gave a student a chance to sleep in and waste away the day,

but an opportunity to watch their favorite artists perform live, in person. Singers and song writers like Kings of Leon, who performed at the Gorge on July 17, John Mayer, Christina Aguilera, and many more, gave their fans a chance to enjoy their time of leisure and laziness.

Junior Cheyenne Carter attended the 2010 Carnival of Madness, located at Toyota Center in Kennewick. She chose this specific event because of her multiple favorite groups playing. The bands Shinedown, Sevendust, Puddle of Mud, and Chevelle performed on the night of Aug. 27.

When asked what she likes about those particular artists, Carter responded, “There’s a good beat to their songs, and plus the lyrics have actual meaning.”

Although some were not lucky enough to see multiple bands perform in one setting, others chose to watch a single artist they idolize. Seniors Katie Storm and Anthony Harris, for instance, got the chance to live out a dream they had since 2009: to see the pop sensation Lady Gaga in concert.

“She’s the most creative person in the world,” Storm said of GaGa. “I love her generalself.”

The pair took a trip up to Tacoma, Washington on Aug. 21 to see the number one talked about woman in the industry. The Monsterball ended in the Tacoma Dome, which was said to be a very special place for Gaga. Because that was so, she promised her fans they would have an experience they would never forget. And that, they did.

To prove Lady Gaga’s promise was fulfilled, Senior Anthony Harris said, “It was, by far, a million times better than I ever imagined.”

Foreign exchange students’ summers

By AMANDA LAMPTON STAFF REPORTER

We have six foreign exchange students this year from all over the world: two from Germany, Patrick Goeldner and Lina Schroeder; one from Senegal, Fatoumata Diaite; one from China, Lok-Bong Wu; one from Macedonia, Bladja Srobov; and one from Russia, Polina Aksenova.

Patrick Goeldner and Fotoumata Diatite shared their thoughts about summer in the United States. Kids spend summer here very differently than they do in other parts of the world.

Goeldner said, “We have a summer break back home, but it is not as long as it is here.”

Goeldner also looks forward to summer breaks and not going to school. He also says that there are a lot of awesome tourist attractions. Back where Goeldner lives, he says they also have the opportunity to get a job if they want. “There are not really any popular places to work though,” he said.

Fotoumata Diaite has to go to school during the summer. In Senegal, they get little breaks throughout the year. A few things Diaite likes to do when she does

have a break is go on vacation, and a good place to go on vacation is Cav-krinj. She also likes to hang out with her friends and go to movies during her breaks. They also have the opportunity to get a job where she lives, and she said a popular place to work is in a hotel.

Most of the foreign exchange students spent their summer here. Fotoumata says one place she liked to go here was to Olive Garden. It was very good, she said.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

Dance Team Denied Trip to Nationals

By MELISSA COPPINGER STAFF REPORTER

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he Dance Team was recently denied permission to attend the United Dance Association (UDA) Nationals competition in Orlando, Florida. When students and parents asked for reasons why, Superintendent of Secondary Education Ron Williamson had many different reasons to give.

The reason given at first was that the school board did not want to supply the funds for the trip when it could go to funding classrooms. However, this was not valid since Dance Team raises its own money.

“We raise all our own money throughout the year. Just this summer, we sold kettle corn, went to the boat races and sold newspapers, and had carwashes,” Rebecca Alvarez explained. “The school district wouldn’t have to pay a cent.”

Another explanation given by Mr. Williamson was a quote from the district policies, “Each field trip must be integrated with the curriculum and coordinated with classroom activities that enhance its usefulness. Such trips can supplement and enrich classroom procedures by providing learning experiences in an environment beyond the classroom.”

I made the team, all the other girls talked about were Nationals. I have heard so many stories about it I couldn’t wait to go! I was even more excited when we qualified with a routine I was in!”

To the team and parents, no sufficient reason for why they can’t go has been given. All members said they will keep raising their own money and practicing hard in the hope that they will be allowed to go.

Hannah Nicholas, a junior on the team, had this to say, “We went to Nationals when I was a freshman. We really bonded as friends and truly became sisters.”

In an email sent to parents, Mr. Williamson said that one school was granted permission to go on a trip and severely misused the privilege.

No details were given, but he went on to say that from that point on, no groups would be granted permission for out of state travel.

This is unfair. Because one school made a bad choice, now it’s making the rest of us suffer.

“DECA went to Kentucky last year. That was out of state travel that happened after the other school messed up. But now when it comes to us or the cross country team wanting to go to Hawaii, they won’t let us. If DECA can go, why not us?!” junior, and one of the captains of the team, Kristina Mackie asked.

The team has 5:45 practices three to five times a week and dances at not only football and basketball games, but community events also.

They put on fundraisers throughout the year, like the smoothie stand at the football/basketball games, and kids’ clinics, where kids in grades K-8 can come and learn cheers and dances.

Freshman Desi Guizman said, “From the moment

Photo courstesy of Melissa Coppinger

The Kamiakin dance team hitting their last move of a hip hop routine.

Middle Aged adults go back to school: Adults reevaluate their careers

By BRITTNEY HABEL FRONT PAGE EDITOR

Most parents raise their children to believe that the best way to obtain a proper education is to attend college as soon as they reach the age of 18 and receive their high school diploma. However, in recent years, there has been a large amount of adults between the ages of 30-50 returning to college or attending a university for the first time. Is it acceptable for people to attend college later in life?

Some folks have a traditional point of view. Get school

done and out of the way as soon as possible, then enjoy the rest of life. “I think the problem with waiting to go to college is people will start to lose track of their ambitions, hopes, and dreams as the years go on,” said senior Giovanna Martinez.

More people have adopted an alternative to going straight to college. The youth encounter several obstacles on their road to success. Tuition is too expensive. Entrepreneurs discover extreme success without school. Some high school graduates are simply undecided and want to

figure out who they are without pouring a bucket of money into a career they will not enjoy in the years to come.

“It’s all right to go back to school later. People join the military, or settle down and have kids first,” said junior Jared Haulk.

“Going to school and learning new skills is always positive,” said photography teacher Dave Speaks. “What someone does at the beginning of life is not necessarily what they will be doing at the end of their life. The economy is unstable, so jobs will always change.”

Photo Poll: 98.3 The Key Vs. Power 99.1

Alex Mattinson

Q: Do you prefer 98.3 or 99.1?

A: 98.3

Q: Do you prefer the Saturday oldies or their usual weekday music or just everything?

A: Saturday Oldies Q: Need more variety or stay the same?

A: Needs more of a mix of songs

Stephan Langston & Becca Lloyd

Q: Do you prefer 98.3 or 99.1?

A: 98.3

Q: Do you prefer the Saturday oldies or their usual weekday music or just everything?

A: Weekday Music Q: Need more variety or stay the same?

A: More variety

The Drumline

(Alex Coleman, Emery Boehnke, Taylor Edwards, & Tori Roberts) Q: Do you prefer 98.3 or 99.1?

A: 99.1 Q: Do you prefer the Saturday oldies or their usual weekday music or just everything?

A: All of it Q: Need more variety or stay the same?

A: More variety

Erika Ruppelius

Q: Do you prefer 98.3 or 99.1?

A: 99.1

Q: Do you prefer hip-hop Saturdays or just what they play during the weekdays or just everything?

A: Everything Q: Need more variety or stay the same?

A: Needs more variety

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

OPINION & EDITORIAL

Teen driving laws are there for a reason

By VICTORIA DEMERS PHOTO EDITOR

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t only takes one distraction to lose a friend in a fatal car accident. Teenage drivers aren’t always aware of how much damage breaking the law can do to a lot of innocent lives. Breaking one law can lead to the loss of a friend that not only will impact the family but the lives of close friends. Is grief really worth that one distraction and that one instant thinking that you have control over the vehicle when you really don’t?

Getting your license is a day all teens look forward to. It’s a feeling of independence and freedom. The day you get your license is exciting until you realize you have to drive alone. Teenagers love the company of a best friend or a boyfriend sitting next to them in the car, but for the first six months, this is illegal. Illegal is a word most teenagers try to bypass. It’s a, “Oh I won’t get caught” thought that enters the mind of every illegal driver out there. There are reasons why the laws are set where they are right now. Did you know that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15-20 year olds? Did you know that 81 percent of the teenagers who get into those fatal accidents had passengers in the car with them? The statistics are scary and intimidating if you really think about the impact even one passenger can have on the driving skills of a teenage driver. On top of all this, teenagers are the most risky drivers on the road.

“Driving is not a right, it’s a privilege,” Officer Hahn said to me. The truth is that most teenagers take the privilege of driving for granted. In reality, if the government decided they were going to take that law away, they could do it with ease because it will reduce a huge percentage of deaths. This makes this privilege really

special if the government isn’t taking away this one thing teens prize so highly but also is the most deadly to teenagers.

There are very good intentions behind the law. There are good drivers within the teenage age group, but there are a lot of inexperienced risky drivers that make the laws of intermediate licenses very needed. “When you make a law, it’s for an entire group,” Officer Hahn explained.

When teenagers ignore the six-month law, they don’t realize that even if they think they are great drivers, there are still other teenagers out there who might get distracted and hit them. It’s not just whether you’re a good driver. It’s whether the age group is full of good drivers. Consider how many of your friends you have questioned about getting their license. You might have thought, “Wow, she’s a terrible driver. How the heck did she get her license?”

It’s much more than awareness of your own driving skills involved. A lot of factors can turn an instant into a very bad car crash, and would you really want your friends to get hurt and possibly killed because you decided you were a good enough driver to drive around other people when your own six months weren’t up?

The intermediate driving laws also include the no driving between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. for the first 12 months. This is ridiculous to a lot of people. Teenagers have to get home somehow after a crazy night out with friends. Sometimes they have to get up really early to drive to an early event. Have you thought about how many drunk drivers are out at that time of night? What about how exhausted you are at night and impaired with your night vision? These things combined make it really hazardous to drive at night.

On top of that, teenage drivers don’t drive as cautiously as adult drivers. Night driving is tremendously chancier than daytime driving. “They [law makers] are trying to protect them,” said Officer Hahn. All the hassle people give teens about driving legally and obeying the intermediate driving laws are for a beneficial reason.

They know the statistics, and they are fearful that their children are going to become another statistic. The government was generous enough to decide to give young drivers the privilege to drive. Maybe it’s time we realize the true reasons adults hassle us about driving laws.

They really do care and want what’s best for the teenage age group. Next time you’re out driving, consider the facts and make the best decisions for yourself and your friends.

What Students Think about the Law: Photo by Dalis McKenzie

“At first it was hard to follow. Then I said screw it, and I just took my friends. There was less tension driving with my friends than there was with my family.”

-Junior Jarrod Zadow

“I think it’s stupid. People break the rules anyway, and they know it.”

-Junior Kimberly Lopez “I have broken it because some of my friends might’ve needed a ride home or something like that.”

-Senior Andrew Gregory

A crosswalk needs to connect Clearwater to Arthur

By TONY PEREYDA STAFF REPORTER

Many students walk across Clearwater to get from the Moville Village to Kamiakin High School. Without a crosswalk, many students risk their lives to get to school. Even though there are crosswalks in front of Jack in the Box and on Edison Street, many students do not take the time to use them.

‘There is a bunch of complaints of people that have to step on their brakes so an accident can be prevented,” Officer Hahn said.

The intersection between Arthur Street and Clearwater is obviously the most problematic way to get anywhere after Kamiakin classes get out, and with students trying to cross Clearwater Street, it makes it impossible to leave that intersection. As Officer Hahn said, “People get frustrated and

take chances”, and that is when accidents occur.

“The school district needs to put a crosswalk so I won’t be late to my house and get in trouble,” said Jose Tapia, daily walker to and from Kamiakin.

Like this student, there are many others who are in need of a crosswalk for a variety of reasons. However, the main reason for a crosswalk should be for the safety of Kamiakin High School students.

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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 The Tomatalk • Kamiakin High School

Our View:

Lunch moved to after third hour times and our class times were not lining up, causing students to be counted at both locations at the same time, which is against school audit requirements.

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The only option Kamiakin students would have had was to not do Tri-Tech or to not have a fourth hour class

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rom the time teenagers wake up, to the time they go to bed, they think about food a great portion of the time. Because of this fact, lunch time is usually the most looked forward to time of the school day, aside from the end of the day, of course. Messing with this important time of the day is not a smart thing to do, but as we all know, our lunch time was tampered with this year. Lunch is now after third hour instead of fourth.

“I’ve gotten used to it now,” said freshman Darby Holt, “but it was weird having it at 10:30 instead of noon like it was in middle school.”

The reason for the change in schedule had to do with the Kennewick School District’s cooperative partnership with the Richland and Pasco school districts which resulted in the Tri-Tech Skills Center. Students who attend Tri-Tech have three classes at their home school and have a three hour block at Tri-Tech.The problem was that with our lunch being after fourth hour, the Tri-Tech block

“It was a hard change that required meeting everyone’s needs,” said Principal Chris Chelin.

If lunch was not changed to after third hour, the only option Kamiakin students would have had was to not do Tri-Tech or to not have a fourth hour class, neither of which would be a favored option. By changing lunch to

after third hour, the school meets audit requirements and still provides students with the chance to continue with their educational opportunities.

Many students were at first upset about the change, thinking that the school day would now drag on, and they were worried about not being able to get their Little Caesar’s at lunch. But since this change, many students are getting used to the new schedule, and many fast food restaurants are catering their hours to students in order to still get their business.

“The day goes by faster with lunch after third hour instead of fourth,” said sophomore Norma Mendoza.

Even though lunch is after third hour for most schedules, on TRIBE Wednesdays, it is after fourth hour, like it has been in past years, but the comeback of this old schedule is not as welcomed now that students are used to having lunch where it is, showing that students really can adapt if circumstances call for it.

Editors View: 7 Editors like lunch after third hour

1 Editor dislikes lunch after third hour

Freshman Day

By DYLAN WILSON STAFF REPORTER

Editorial Cartoon

In most schools in Benton Franklin country, the first day of school is devoted to freshmen. It is known as “Freshman Day.” However at Kamiakin, we don’t include this special day even though there was a discussion about having one this year. What happened, and why are we one of the only schools without Freshman Day? Freshman Day is the very first day of school but is the day for only the freshmen (hint ,“Freshman Day”), but this year there was no first day Freshman Day. In order for there to be a school-wide change, a certain percentage of the school staff has to vote. “In order for there to be a Freshman Day, 70 percent of the staff would have to vote with the idea,” stated Vice Principal Mark Pickel, “but only about 60

percent voted for it.”

Freshman student Urbano Pina said, “I would have wanted a Freshman Day; I could have seen more of the school and more of my classes.”

Travis Thorpe also said, “I would have liked the first day of school to help me meet new people.”

Mr. Pickel gave some reasons why Freshman Day fell through. He said, “Since freshman orientation (put on by Link Crew) was so well done, some teachers do not think we need Freshman Day because Link Crew was so strong as well as very well organized.”

“There are some teachers that want to do special events for the freshman class, but there are also teachers that do not want the rest of the upper class to feel out casted from our school functions,” said Mr. Pickel.

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Band Review: Pigeon Fist

By MELISSA OSER STAFF REPORTER

Pigeon Fist, One Heavy February: You’ve either heard of them, or you’ve been depriving your ears of the best garage bands of Kennewick. The band Pigeon Fist consists of the crazy dancing of the vocalist and keyboard player, Chris Kelly; Jordan Wendling with his silly dancing, jams out on the guitar and occasionally, yet most of the time, you can catch him singing along with Chris.

The unmistakable rhythm guitarist with precise and speedy chord playing is Tarik Merzouk. Alex Coleman is on the drum set with his phenomenal beats and impressive coordination from crashing on the symbols, keeping the beat with his bass pedal, and everything else in between. Last, but certainly not least, the mellow bassist with the occasional bounce and dance to him is Saul Gomez.

One Heavy February contains the cool cat of the pack as the vocalist and guitarist, Raudi Benscoter. Jake “Hergy” Hergesheimer, the more laid back kind of guy, plays the drum set for One Heavy February. The “Adam Sandler” comedian bassist is none other than Bryce Livengood. Saving the most energetic for last is “the life of the party,” Brett Demmon as rhythm guitarist.

Thursday, Sept. 16 at Ray’s Golden Lion, at 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., One Heavy February performed first with their opening song, “Jake O’Brian Jake O’Brian Jake O’Brian”, and Pigeon Fist arrived later on stage to open up with their new song, “I Divided by Zero.” The energy of both bands caused a positive reaction from their audience. The next show for One Heavy February is Sept. 25 at 6:00 p.m. located at Gettman Hall (Vista Youth Center) in Kennewick.

For Pigeon Fist, their next show is Dec. 19 at 9:00 p.m. at Ray’s Golden Lion in Richland.

Warped Tour for the Win

By NICOLE GOEMMEL SHENANIGANS EDITOR

On Aug. 14, kids from all over Washington, Oregon and Idaho gathered at The Gorge amphitheater to be a part of year 16 of one of the most anticipated concert tours of the 20th century. Over 40 bands clustered and performed for their fans, headlining bands such as Bring Me The Horizon, Andrew W.K., and Dropkick Murphy’s performed. Not only the major headlining bands attracted attention, but also bands like Attack Attack, Suicide Silence, In Fear and Faith, and I Wrestled a Bear Once got recognized for their performance.

better than meeting one of your favorite bands? The score falters slightly because it’s hard to keep track of what all is going on since multiple bands are playing at once, and it leaves you to decide which bands you should see, or which band you want to see more.

That’s one of the few places where it could use improvement.

All in all, Warped Tour is one of the sickest concerts for all types of fans. Whatever you’re

Warped Tour is rated 4 out of 5 stars, Compared to past year’s lineups, this year could have been improved. Bringing the top few bands from the last few years would have made it a whole new experience. Warped Tour was fun for all types of people, with killer mosh-pits, wicked performances by bands, and all around fun.

Warped Tour has a high score because it’s so fan friendly (plenty of places to get water and all sorts of merchandise from your favorite bands, and you get to meet bands). What’s

looking for, Warped Tour has you on its

mind.

Photo by: Nicole Goemmel; Warped Tour 2010 is rated 4 out of 5 stars.

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o all the comic book fans in the world who constantly choose sides between characters in a fight to the death; who sit and yell across the room at their friends about how dumb their argument is; who will never admit their favorite character’s defeat and will just excuse it as a tie, this is for you.

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Take two assassins. One’s a vampire and the other an escaped mercenary and test subject for weapons programs.

Blade is a vampire but only possesses the strengths from the disease. He is immune to silver and sunlight. Wade Wilson is a cancer patient who was part of a weapons experiment that had gone wrong. Because of the miscalculation, Wilson was sent to a facility with similar test subjects.

From here he escaped the facility in order to become a mercenary. Both men are mentally unstable and physically able, so a fight seems almost necessary.

In their respective films, both men are equipped with an arsenal of weapons that are very similar. Both use swords as their main tool and often carry a plethora of projectiles, a.k.a. guns, with them. The only difference in their gear is that Blade’s gear was meant to kill vampires, but they can be

equally deadly to just about any living thing. So this means both men are equipped with one shot kill weapons.

Their similarities cause little information to be drawn from a scenario since they are both so evenly matched and armed. But Blade lacks a power that Deadpool is known for in his comics. He shares the same healing power as Wolverine; even decapitation will only stop him for a small amount of time.

This is so badass that Deadpool has to be the winner. The factors contributing to his victory are that he can physically keep up with Blade and match him weapon for weap-

Jesse James and Sandra Bullock end on bad terms

By AMANDA LING STAFF REPORTER

Jesse James, an American T.V. personality and CEO of West Coast Choppers, has recently been involved in marital drama with Sandra Bullock, an American actress who rose to fame in the 1990s, and Katherine Drachenberg (Kat Von D), a Mexican-born tattoo artist and T.V. personality.

On July 16, 2005, James married Sandra Bullock. And in March 2010, James admitted to having an 11 month affair, triggering the divorce of James and Sandra Bullock on June 28, 2010. Sophomore Katie Greenhaw said this about the issue. “I think it’s stupid that he cheated because it’s just going to start drama, and Sandra Bullock is prettier anyway.”

But Katie isn’t the only one who feels this way. Sophomore Lacey Schmidt said, “I think Jesse is completely in the wrong. Sandra hasn’t done anything, and he is really stupid. She rocks and he is just a creepy loser. I never liked them being married anyway.”

But this isn’t the only standpoint in the issue. Junior Andrew Odland’s had a different view: “Yes, it was wrong for him to do this. In truth, these kind of things happen every day and practically nobody hears or notices, only because this person is famous that it is such a big topic. It’s true that he is a role model, so he should “behave” himself but it’s his business…”

Whether or not Jesse James was right or Sandra Bullock, it calls for personal judgment. And time will tell how and if it works out.

Youtube Video of the month

By TANNER Internet Stalker

CURTIS

Antoine Dodson finds fame with Youtube sensation in the form of a news interview turned auto-tune phenomena. The video was the site’s number one most watch video for the month of September and has since added to the everyday vocabulary of teens and parents alike. Antoine has been busy updating his Vlog (Video Blog) weekly and sometimes daily since the release. Fame in the form of radio interviews, guest appearances, and even a celebrity judge at a basketball tournament in his home state of Alabama has followed. No confirmation has been given as to whether Antoine will put out any other tracks but he did have this to say on one radio interview: “I have been given the opportunity to record. We will just see where it goes.” Regardless of what the Internet star does, the video doesn’t seem to be going

Photo illustration by Tanner Curtis; Antoine Dodson and lyrics to his hit song on Youtube.

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By DEVIN SCHELL STAFF REPORTER

Don’t you miss a time when games had unlimited ammo and simple control? Unreal Tournament 3 brings you back to that time. The controls are about as basic as they can get; move, look, jump and switch weapons. As for the game play, it is all death match or capture the flag type matches. You can play the campaign, matches with bots (computer controlled characters), or go online and play against other players. There also is no complex story line. Your character, Reaper, is almost killed in a battle defending a colony during a worldwide war and when he is revived he teams up with a group in the army and he seeks revenge on the person who led the attack.

As for replay value, the game doesn’t score all that high. After you’ve been playing for a while and try out all the maps, there really isn’t much to the game. The online is somewhat difficult because unlike a lot of online games, Unreal Tournament is very fast paced, and not many people play online.

For achievements, you won’t be disappointed. Almost all of them will take time and test your skills.

They range from getting quick kill streaks to playing on the hardest difficulty, which will actually be a

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By TANNER CURTIS NO LIFE GAMER

On Sept. 14, 2010, Microsoft alongside Bungie Entertainment released the fifth installment of the Halo franchise. The game itself takes place before the first game, Halo: CE in the year 2552 on the planet Reach. Throughout the campaign mode, you play as Noble 6, a member of the Noble team. Reach has left mixed results in the gaming industry with some claiming Bungie “sold out” by converting to the style of arch rival Infinity Ward Gaming, the makers of Call of Duty. The game comes with many different game types including Campaign, Firefight, Matchmaking, Custom Games, a new and improved forge 2.0 and the beloved theatre mode.

The Campaign mode is strong with an interesting story line and fun missions. Firefight is similar to that of Halo: ODST with a new twist of matchmaking, making it playable against other online players. Matchmaking has brought the most controversy. Some claim the play style is so different from the rest of the Halo series that it shouldn’t even be called Halo at all. Others say the game has improved drastically from a weak Halo 3 release and the play style is exactly what Bungie needed. Custom Games haven’t changed much other than how many new options have been added to make the game as customizable as possible. Theatre is the same with one major downgrade. Videos now have to be watched in a party alone, this after Halo 3 allowed up to four people per party. One of the biggest im-

provements to the game would be the changes made to forge mode. “Forge 2.0” as it is now known, gives the average gamer the ability to make maps just as well as the makers at Bungie.

The option to merge items into each other gives an opportunity to create the craziest maps fans can dream up. Like all video games, there are some flaws, but surprisingly not as many as one would expect in a game this colossal. The biggest problem of the game is a new reticule bloom feature that makes accuracy for ranged weapons horrible. For long time Halo fans, this will take some getting used to. Overall, Bungie has made some great improvements and have once again, outdone themselves in a gaming industry where they are already far ahead of the competition.

Disturbed Review: Asylum

By Daniel Elliott STAFF REPORTER

Not many bands can release their fifth album and still give you that tingly feeling after listening to the first song of their new album. Disturbed has succeeded in being one of these bands. Their new album, Asylum, has easily met all expectations put out for it. Disturbed has managed to keep their music how the fans like it, yet still throw in some twists and turns to keep their music new.

A good twist is their first song, “Remnants.” “Remnants” is an instrumental song, a song without any words. This is something Disturbed has never done before, but they did a very nice job with it. It leads into one of the best songs on the album, Asylum. This album has a lot of amazing songs on it including “Warrior”, “Asylum” and, “The Infection.”

One noticeably bad thing about this album though is that a lot of the songs sound like something off their last album, Indestructible. Despite this though, Asylum is still an exceptional chapter for this band. I would recommend giving this album a look.

Vampires Suck Review

By Jose Tapia STAFF REPORTER

With the advent of summer came some interesting and fun movies.

One movie entitled Vampires Suck, was especially fun. Vampires Suck is about a girl with the name of Becca who has to deal with her dad treating her like a baby. She also has to deal with the feelings she has for a vampire and a warewolf.

Vampires Suck makes fun of all three Twilight Saga movies and the whole team Edward and Team Jacob thing that has been going on for a while now. This movie is perfect for all you non- Twilight fans who hate the vampire thing that has been going on and wish

that people would make better ideas for movies than just copying out of fiction books. This is one funny movie, and it deserves two thumbs up.

This movie is still in theaters, and it will come out on DVD in a month or two.

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SHENANIGANS

By CHRISTINA WOODARD STAFF REPORTER

Horoscopes

Libra

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22 Trying to help a friend out, you will manage to completely embarrass yourself in front of a big group of people.

Do yourself a favor and don’t help your friend out this time around.

Scorpio

Oct. 22 – Nov. 21 Try not to drop things in the hall this week because there’s a high chance that your pants might rip, and no one wants that to happen. But if you do drop something, don’t worry. Call someone over to help.You have a new friend in your future, and you’ll avoid humiliating yourself.

Sagittarius

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 Good luck has unexpectedly come your way. As you’re walking to class this week, you’ll find a great sum of money, but feeling guilty about keeping it , you’ll turn it into the office and in return, you’ll get a reward for yourself.

What’s “In” Style?

By ERNHEL TATUNAY STAFF REPORTER

Every year, a new trend appears, whether it is clothing, accessories, music, dances, or even words. However, these trends don’t last forever and soon become “out of style”. So what is “in style” nowadays?

According to senior Scott Forman, Toms Shoes has become one of today’s many popular trends. “I Buy Toms because it’s supporting a good cause,” Scott said. “For every pair bought, one pair is donated to a child in need.”

Scott said that Toms Shoes began around 2006 and became “increasingly popular” as time went by and is “spreading like a wild fire.”

How long will Toms last?

Scott says that Toms are “timeless.”

Junior Max Babiy says that Pumas have be-

Capricorn

Taurus

Aquarius

Gemini

Pisces

Cancer

Dec. 22 – Jan. 21 This week while taking a walk, you’ll accidentally fall in a vat of toxic waste and gain super powers. Use them for good and rescue a few cats stuck in trees.

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 Stay away from ice cream this week because a rabid animal will try to eat your ice cream cone when you’re walking down the street, and sprinkles will fall on your clothes, and they will be permanently stained.

Feb. 19 – Mar. 20 This week, you’ll see a rainbow and find a pot of gold located at the other end. Try not to get too greedy with the spending, or it will come back as bad luck.

April 20 – May 20 Feeling adventurous, you’ll try to solve a mystery of your own this week. Do us all a favor and leave the mysteries for the big guys before you regret your actions.

May 21 – June 20 Ironically, in the lunch hall you will slip on a banana peel and somehow injure yourself, but don’t be too sad because your teachers will feel bad for you and lighten the work load.

June 21 – July 22 Keep your phone close by this week. A phone thief is on the loose and just by chance, your phone is going to be the one they just so happen to steal.

Aries

Mar. 21 – Apr. 19 In a hurry, you’re going to accidentally lock your keys in your car and be even later to wherever you’re supposed to be. You will have to call a locksmith, who will accidentally take your keys back to his office, making you stuck in the parking lot, forcing you to call your parents for a ride.

Leo

July 23 – Aug. 22 Do yourself a favor and think about what you say before you say it. It could make your life a whole lot less complicated.

Photos of the month

Keegan McCormick showing off his Silly Bands.

come popular since last year.“They’re really cool and comfortable,” Babiy said. “You can pull them off with anything.” Babiy said that as long as Pumas stay “stylish” they might last a few more years.

In addition to today’s new trends, freshman Keegan McCormick thinks that Silly Bands is the new trend.

“They’re different and have new cool shapes,” McCormick said. How did Silly Bands get popular? McCormick said that it caught on as people wore it and got exposed to the public.

Malachi Brown Grade 11

Brandon Deasy Grade 11

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Crying Out For You

By ERNHEL TATUNAY STAFF REPORTER

Can you hear me I said can you hear me Can you hear this heart of mine Crying out for you Crying out for you, girl Crying out for you (x2) When I see your beautiful face It brightens up my days And when I see that smile of yours I fall for you more and more I’m falling For you Are you willing to give me a chance Will you take my hand in hand Ooh, can you hear me I said, can you hear me Can you hear this heart of mine Crying out for you Crying out for you, babe Crying out for you (x2) I can only imagine how it would be For you to be with me As time passes by You fill my mind I wanna be the one to make you smile

Gotta be the one that you dial On late nights Or daylight Whatever it may be I’ll be there for you Woohoo, can you hear me I said can you hear me Can you hear this heart of mine Crying out for you Come on baby girl Come take my hand We’ll go on an adventure I’ll take you to a wonder land To a whole new world That you never seen before And I wanna let you know That you’re amazing Just the way you are And you can count on me like 1–2–3 Oooh baby, you’ll feel like a Billionaire when you’re with me So give me a chance, baby you’ll see Wooh Yeah, can you hear me I said can you hear me baby Can you hear this heart of mine Crying out for you Ooh girl, crying out for you Crying out for you (x2) yeah

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