Tri-Color Times 2007-08

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Gra nger High School

Tri-Color Times an open forum for student opinion and expression

Granger Lingo Jackie Salm For all you new students at Granger High School, there are some things you need to know before the start of the school year. When listening to the announcements, you might hear “Dance on Saturday night in Stonehenge!” The first thing going through your mind is, “What’s Stonehenge?” Stonehenge is what the faculty and students of Granger High School call the cafeteria. Next to the cafeteria is the school library. The library is a great place to go after school and study. A popular meeting place for assemblies and school activities is the Lancer. The Lancer was given to the school in 1970 as a class gift. The Lancer is located in the main entrance by the front office. It’s hard to remember your way around school when you first come. Just remember 200’s upstairs, 100’s downstairs, 1-16 in the Math and English building, 600’s are the relocatibles, and the 300’s are the shop classes out in the shop building. Some halls have names. The science hall includes classrooms 102-104 and continues upstairs with 203-204. The art hall is by the counseling center, rooms 109-110, and our pottery room,123, is by the dance class room. Most history classes are located upstairs as well as the language classes. Down the hall from the main office is the counseling center, one door down from the counseling center is the attendance office, and next to the attendance office is the career center. In the career center you can learn about college, scholarships, and goals you can set for the future. Remember to always be on time for your classes. In Jr. High when you were late for class you would be put in detention. Here if you are late you will get a ticket for being in the hall after the bell. Eddie is ruthless; if your tickets don’t get paid, you don’t walk at graduation. For all juniors and seniors, welcome back! And to the class of 2010, welcome to Granger High School!!!!!

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Katie Rubio As the new school year starts, lots of clubs, teams, and organizations do, too. There’s more like a thousand you can join: MESA, FBLA, DECA, LAT, Yearbook, Journalism, Football, AVID, Wrestling, it goes on forever. Not to mention you can start your own club with the help of a teacher. You need at least six students to join, an advisor, and bylaws for the team. If you want more info on making a club or a team go to room 216 and Mr. Carlisle will help you. Most Athletic or competition teams require certain grade point average or tryouts before you can actually be on the team. Most of the tryouts are before the old school year comes to an end because you have summer time training and conditioning. Other clubs and organizations have requirements too, but most don’t as long as you’re willing to do the work--then you’re all good. Joining a club, team, or organization takes a lot of responsibility and hard work, you have to be able to handle it. It’s an opportunity to make new friends, learn new things, and do something that you like to do in your spare time. Some other teams and clubs include Wrestling, AVID, Cross Country, and LAT. Wrestling starts November 5th they need all sizes so come try out! They even had a summer camp set up for last summer that was worth 300 dollars but was free for Granger students . They

also have practices after school once the season starts. If you want to compete you must have 2.0 GPA with no F’s. For more Wrestling info see Mr. Hansen. If you didn’t already know, AVID stands for Advancement via Individual Determination. This club/class helps to motivate students to go to college. You have to have a 2.2 – 3.5 GPA to apply or have a reason for which you want to go to college. You must apply to join usually when you register for your new classes or at the semester. You can pick up an application or ask more questions from any of the AVID teachers: Mrs. Biggar, Mrs. Atkin, Ms. Todorachko, Mr. Johnson, or Mr. Hansen. They do a lot of fun things like go on college tours, and service projects, so go check it out. Well if you like running but not all the time, then Cross Country may be for you. Anyone can join both boys and girls are welcome and it’s a no cut team. They only have five competitive meets (one once a week) it’s a lot of fun and starts in August. They take anyone at anytime so come out and talk to Mrs. Paskins. LAT stands for Lancer Action Team; this is a group of 30 selected students that help organize school service projects and assemblies. You have to have strong values and obey school policies to join. Most of the students on LAT

get their names put in and that’s how they are chosen. “Listen up and get involved, if you’re interested come talk to me,” Says Mrs. Paskins. There are still a lot of other clubs and teams at Granger we can go on and on about but here we just named a few. Just listen up and look around because there are lots of clubs and teams looking for you, you just have to pay attention.

INSIDE LEADERS pg. 4 This year is going to be fantastic with our 200708 SBO’s. Discover who these amazing girls are.

CHEERS pg. 5 Now you can know the words and sing your heart out at assemblies and games.

CONCERTS pg. 6 Find out when your new favorite bands are playing, or just find a group to enjoy over the weekend.

CALI TOUR pg. 7 Some students went all the way to California to visit colleges and universities.

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Call for Submissions Do you like comics? Even better -- do you like creating comics?

This year the newspaper staff is asking for students who like creating comics to submit them to Mr. Carlisle in room 216. The editors and advisor will, after careful evaluation, pick one for each month’s edition of the Tri-Color-Times. Also, if your comic is put in the newspaper we will put a beautiful photo of you next to it.

Do you consider yourself talented? You could be in a Spotlight in the Tri-ColorTimes!

Once a month we will be spotlighting someone at Granger High. If you would like to be spotlighted, you may submit to Mr. Carlisle a poem, photograph, drawing, short story, an article of your own, or a paragraph about yourself explaining why you should be the spotlight! We will send a reporter from the staff to interview and take pictures of you.

Do you have something you want to say? Any suggestions, compliments, or complaints? Write a letter to the editor and deliver it to room 216. Of course, all letters will be edited for taste, length, and legality.

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Granger High School Tri-Color-Times

Tri-Color Times Staff Editor-In-Chief Brin Nelson

Advisor John Carlisle

Co-Editor-In-Chief Megan McManama

Journalists Jackie Salm Selina Tran RaShonda Miles Brandy Oliver

Dahn Carlson Brandy Oliver Katie Rubio Joe Fatani

Granger HIgh School 3690 South 3600 West West Valley, UT 84119 801 646-5320 The Tri-Color Times serves as a student forum for student opinion and student expression. The views expressed herein reect neither the opinions of Advisor John Carlisle and Granger High School, nor those of Granite School District. The Tri-Color Times invites and publishes letters to its editorial board; all letters will be edited for taste, length and legality. And the April 1st edition is a prank; it should not be taken seriously.

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Open Letter to the Sophomores Selina Tran You’re new, you’re inexperienced, and you’re clueless about the workings of high school: you are a sophomore. As you enter high school here are a few things that you should know. The transition into high school can be very easy if you let these tips help you. 1. Don’t Panic. High School is not scary, but it isn’t junior high. You are expected to be mature and responsible for your own actions. Remember there are A and B days, latestart days, and no more short days. Four classes a day at an hour and a half each may seem a little daunting, but don’t fret, you’ll get it. 2. Don’t believe everything you’re told. Sorry to burst your bubble, but there isn’t an elevator; don’t buy an elevator pass. There is a dead hall, but it isn’t haunted and no one died there. It’s just a hall that isn’t used anymore. 3. Know your way around. Know where your classes are before the first day of school ends. You don’t want your first impression to be “The annoying kid who walks

Joe Fatani “I personally hate registration. I hate choosing classes because I never know what to choose. I feel lost almost all the time. Then I always forget to ask what my parents think and everything, so I get frustrated, you know….” said Mayra Landeros. Registration for any Granger High student is a nightmare. We have to usually guess at the classes we need to take in order to graduate or those that will benefit us in our future careers. Time after time, students are clueless as to what to take. But starting this year, we have a teacher advisor system. This system is called the Granger Achievement Period, or GAP. GAP allows students to get help

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into a classroom 15 minutes after class has begun.” This may sound nerdy, but it would be smart to map out your path; know which staircases you’ll be taking and between which classes you can stop at your locker. Have your schedule, locker combination, and lunch number memorized. It makes things easier not having to pull out your schedule every five minutes to find your next class. 4. Get involved. School is only fun if you make an effort. The best way to have fun is to get involved. If you’re an amazing singer, join choir. If you love hitting things, join tennis. It’s okay to be part of something. Being a member of math club is nothing to be ashamed about. If you have a talent or want to find out what you’re interested in, explore the extracurricular options of high school. You might as well make the most of high school since you’ll be here for the next three years. 5. Listen to your advisor. You’ll now have an advisory period to, well, advise

you. Listen. It’ll keep you updated about what’s going on around school as well as your progress towards graduation. 6. Get required classes done and over with. Nothing is worse than being a senior in a sophomore health class. Finish your required classes such as health, fitness for life, computer technology, and financial literacy first. 7. Find a favorite teacher. If things get crazy it’s wise to have someone you trust at school to help you solve a problem. 8. Take as many AP and concurrent classes as you can. You can get college credit practically for free in high school, compared to the thousands you’ll spend on those classes in college. If you’re willing to put the effort to take them, it’s worth it. Not only will you get college credit, but college school work will be less of a shock to you. 9. Do not procrastinate! Make a habit of not procrastinating. When you’re assigned homework, get it done. If you have to pay a fine, pay it. You

don’t want to have to scramble to get things done last minute. If you make a habit of getting things done, when you’re a senior you’re less likely to be infected with senioritis. 10. Think about the future. It’s not too early to be thinking about college or post high school plans. Three years is really not that long before you’re thrown into the real world. Thing about and prepare for what’s coming up ahead for you. Remember, getting bad grades and citizenship now can affect your chances of getting accepted to college. 11. Have school spirit. Go G-House! You are now a Lancer so wear your title proudly. Granger is a great school; don’t be afraid to show it. Go to games, school events, dances, etc. Those will be some of the best memories you’ll have. Don’t miss out on them.

Fill in the GAP throughout the school year on attendance, grades, or the dos and don’ts of Granger High. Sophomores should find this familiar if they just had an advisory period in their Junior High schedule. GAP will be held every week on Thursday between 1st and 2nd periods. Students will meet with their teacher and discuss issues they have at school. The students will be sorted by their grade and have the same GAP teacher every year, just like Jr. High. The program was adopted by our school after seeing the results in other schools. Advisory improves almost all aspects of high school academically as well as improving the connections between teenagers

who attend high school. “I think it’s a great plan. I really do need help sometimes, and I don’t always know where to go. But having this system reassures me that I can get help whenever. Whether it is course progress or classes to take, I know that I can get help,” said Sreypech Long. The school is hoping that this program will help students, teachers, and parents get acquainted with one another and help each student experience a better learning environment. “We’re hoping that the students and teachers will have stronger links between each other. The teacher will look after the students and watch them grow

over the three years they know them. The teacher will be able to monitor the students’ attendance, grades, and citizenship and help them throughout the school year. With this program, we’re hoping to improve all aspects of high school by having students form strong relationships with other students and teachers.” said Mr. Cox. With GAP in our school, students will have the opportunity to make friends, solve problems, and have an overall better time at Granger High School.

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And here is your SBO President!!! Suzy Solyum ! In her spare time she enjoys riding horses, watching the Princess Diaries, and dreaming of her favorite actor, Zac Efron. Suzy is an awesome basketball player who likes to eat chicken! Her advice to you all is “Don’t let a new environment or new people scare you. Take advantage of this new opportunity and make it worth your while!”

“Enjoy high school while you can, and don’t get stressed out. Take fun classes!” That’s wonderful advice from the Academic Vice President

P riscilla Auduong!

Priscilla likes both R&B and Hip Hop, and she enjoys playing sports every now and then. One of her goals in life is to buy a golf cart, and ride around town. She wants to find a career in the medical field, and is applying for scholarships all around. Good Luck!

Who’s that diva? It’s Norma Pearson! She is not just any normal person. She is this years SBO Artist. She is in the Madrigals. If Norma isn’t singing, she is working hard on applying for scholarships. She likes the movie Hairspray, and loves to read her favorite books, the Twilight series. Norma wants everyone to “Love this school! And get involved.”

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“We have a lot to be proud of this year, so show a lot of school spirit. It’ll be fun!” says the new SBO Publicist, Tanya the Santana! Tanya enjoys working up a sweat by running on the cross country team. One of her many dreams in life is to run a marathon. You could find her singing along to the voice of Josh Groban, or reading her favorite book The Seer and The Sword.

If ever you see a girl listening and dancing to music in the halls, you know it’s Shiwani C hauhan. She likes the actor Adam Brody, and eating Chinese food. Her favorite movie is The Notebook. She is happy and excited about her position as SBO Historian.

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H olly Hanks is Granger’s

Activities Vice President and Yearbook Editor. She is also in Orchestra and earns great grades for National Honors Society. She dreams of taking culinary arts after high school and becoming a chef. Holly enjoys popsicles, films with Johnny Depp, and dancing. “Have fun! High school is not how movies show it. There are not big groups, or cliques like the ‘Jocks’. Everyone is friends.” Thanks Holly, great advice!

Michelle Manu is excited about being this year’s SBO Secretary. Michelle is busy applying for scholarships. Her dream is becoming a Pediatrician, or the U of U. Michelle is a soccer player, and loves watching the movie Bride and Prejudice. Her advice to all of you is “Everyone help out, listen, and do your work, and you’ll make it!”

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G-House Cheers RaShonda Miles If you plan on attending any sporting events this year, you’re going to want to know a few cheers to keep the spirit up. Here are a few that you should know.

Gimme a G! (Cheerleaders say this part Crowd says this part) Gimme a G G! Gimme an R-A R-A N N Gimme a G-E-R G-E-R What’s that spell? Granger! Who are we? Granger! GHS Granger Let me hear you grunt UH Let me hear you grunt UH Let me hear you double grunt UH UH Who dat talking bout beat them Lancers?

Who dat? Who dat say what? Who dat talking bout beat them Lancers? Who dat? Who dat say what? Ain’t no party like a G-House party Woo woo woo Ain’t no party like a West Side party Woo woo woo Hey hey you know it! Uh. Who shakes the best? Hey hey you know it from the East to the West. We are from Granger! YA! And we are tight! YA! You mess with us YA! And we will kick your behind! (Everyone) Hey hey you know it! UH. Who shakes the best? Hey hey you know it from the east to the west!

Hoorah For Granger Hoorah for Granger Hoorah for Granger Someone in the stands is yelling hoorah for Granger 1-2-3-4 Who ya gonna yell for?

Granger Lancers Hoorah for Granger Hoorah for Granger Someone in the stands is yelling hoorah for Granger 5-6-7-8 Who is gonna take State? Granger Lancers!

(Everyone:) Jump shake your booty! Jump jump shake your booty Jump shake your booty Jump jump shake your booty!

Shake Your Booty (Crowd starts this one) Hey cheerleaders? Ya? Hey cheerleaders? Ya? Shake your booty! No way! Shake your booty! Ok! (Everyone:) Jump, shake your booty. Jump jump shake your booty Jump shake your booty. Jump jump shake your booty. (Cheerleaders:) Hey crowd? Ya? Hey crowd? Ya? Shake your booty! No way! Shake your booty! Ok!

The Granger Tune Dahn Carlson Granger’s school song is very important for its students to know. Yet some students go all three years without knowing a single verse. The school song shows pride in the school and knowledge of its history. The school song is sung at various assemblies, meetings, and at graduation. You could say they’re the “Words to Know.” To some students, learning the school song is the last thing they want to do and the last thing they have time for. For your convenience we have made you a cutout copy of the school song. If you don’t want to memorize the school song then just you keep it in your binder, notebook, or wallet for use as a reference when we are singing the school song. Let your voice be heard--sing our school song, and show pride for Granger’s Lancers.

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Sing hail to thee our Alma Mater. Its memories so dear. The crimson red, the blue and gray Will ever proudly linger here. Then go you lancers, Here’s the answer Aim for victory. Your royal name will rise to fame, Upholding liberty! With heads held high Our triumphs reach the sky. We’ll honor and cherish forever Dear GRANGER HIGH!

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Coming to Town Josh Groban with Jamie Fockel opening Aug. 28, Tuesday 7:30 Energy Solutions Arena

Weird Al Yankovic Sept. 7, Friday 7:30 Utah St. Fairgrounds

Def Leppard Sept. 7, Friday 7:00 USANA Ampitheatre

Keith Urban Sept. 11, Tuesday 7:30 Energy Solutions Arena

Muse (Editor’s Choice!!)

Sept. 12, 2007 7:00 Mckay Events Center

Upcoming Shows at Kilby Court Get Set Go, New Maximum Donkey, The Hot Toddies, The Andies, The Salem Project Aug. 31, Friday 7:00 Joshua James, Chris Merritt, Elan Vital, Kevin Manning Sept. 1, Saturday

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Loom, The Lionelle, InCamera, Chaz Prymek Sept. 7, Friday 7:30 Patter Stats, The Lionelle, The Future of The Ghost, Reubens Accomplice, Standing Solo Sept. 8 Saturday 7:00 Poetica, Minmae, Drew Grow, Sunfall On Echoes Sept. 14, Friday Mesa Drive CD Release, Kid Theodore, The Brobecks, Trevor Price Sept. 15, Saturday Two Gallants, Blitzen Trapper, Songs For Moms Sept. 21, Friday Karl Blau, The Precinct, Navigator Sept. 22, Saturday Black Mountain, The Cave Singers (with members of Pretty Girls Make Graves) Sept.28, 7:30 Slajo Sept.29, Saturday 7:30

Lunch ‘N News Dahn Carlson, Going from one routine to another isn’t always easy, so we’re going to make it a little easier, because our lunchroom can be a very…confusing place. Granger runs a two-lunch bell schedule. Determine your Aday lunch and your B-day lunch. Your 3rd period teacher knows which lunch you have each day. Ask to be sure. There are many lines in Stonehenge. One is the line to purchase various fruits, Little Debbie Snacks, Pizza Hut Pizza, french fries, pretzels, ice cream and drinks. Your lunch number can’t be used in this line. Then you have your Pizza and Burger, Salsa, and Favorites lines. In these you will need your lunch number handy. In the Granger High School Student Handbook under the section ‘Lunch Accounts’ it states: “All students will be issued a personal identification number to access their lunch account. All payments must be received by 9:00 a.m. in order to be credited to the account before lunch time. The payment box is located on the west end of the cafeteria hall by the door labeled ‘Cafeteria’. Payments must be made in envelopes with student’s name, Pin number, and the amount written on

it. No payments will be credited to your account during lunch time. No Exceptions. You must have money in your account or cash to eat.” If you forget your lunch number, here’s what to do: Go to the front office and sing to Mrs. Winkler for it or go to the counseling center or politely ask a cafeteria employee. Some students like to go off campus to restaurants. Also in our Granger High School Student Handbook it states in the ‘Leaving School Grounds’ section that “Granger High School is a closed campus. However we do not prohibit students from leaving campus during their normal lunch periods. At all other times, students are not excused from school during school time unless a written request is presented from the parent or guardian.” As this clearly states, Granger is a closed campus but students may leave the grounds with no consequences during their own lunch period, and for only that lunch period time frame. That about settles it for our Lunch’n Information. Welcome to Granger High School and have a great school year!

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Brandy Oliver

California Road Trip

The week after school let out for summer, most students could be found sleeping in and beginning to watch the many hours of TV they would consume for the summer. However, 48 students and 8 teachers from Granger and Granite High would be expected to be awake before 8:00 am on a daily basis to visit colleges and universities in California. Sitting two by two on a bus for over 12 hours, students made their way overnight to San Diego to visit two of six universities they would visit on the tour. Arriving at 6:30 in the morning, students toured Cal State San Diego where they learned how to apply to a university and the benefits of attending a school so close to a beach. Students also visited the university of San Diego and had time to visit Old Town San Diego where they shopped for sombreros (you know who you are, muchachos) and ate at an authentic Mexican restaurant. Collapsing into bed at a hotel across the street from Disneyland, students had little sleep before boarding the bus to see another university. On Wednesday, students walked around Cal State Fullerton on a tour given by Mrs. Robinson. Although seeing California

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universities was the purpose of the trip, students also had the opportunity to see many local hot spots as well. Before heading out to UCLA, students attended the royal Medieval Times and watched joust-

touring lancers were even invited to eat in the campus dining halls. Shortly after dinner, students had the opportunity to shop at The Block in Orange. Thursday began with a tour of UCLA’s rival: USC.

ing and received carnations from valiant knights. However, UCLA seemed to be the school most students, like Seniors Ombrie Evans and Shane Thomas, looked forward to visiting. Luckily they weren’t disappointed. Unlike the other schools the students had visited, UCLA was bustling with actual college students making the campus a little more exciting. To get a better idea of how students live on this campus,

While many students already seemed to pledge their allegiance to UCLA, some students, like Senior Omar Rosales, kept an open mind and were very interested in attending USC by the end of the tour. After a quick jaunt from USC came one of the most interesting colleges on the tour: FIDM or the Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising. FIDM allowed students to peek into classrooms and see a rather unique computer

lab where students lounged as they working on laptops. Despite some students’ complaints about seeing a fashion school, it was one of the most interesting of the bunch. Completing the tour of all six schools, students then headed off to the beach for an evening of swimming at Huntington. On Friday, students spent the day at Disneyland. After a tiring day at the happiest place on earth, students boarded the bus back to Granger. This tour, which was only open to kids who will be seniors this year, gave students much needed information about applying to universities. Grades from sophomore and junior year will matter most to universities. These are not good times to flake off in school. Also, for students wanting to attend school out of state, it is important to know what the school is looking for in terms of classes and requirements. See Mr. Jenkel in the career center to find out about requirements for colleges and universities in Utah or for schools in other states.

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Shout-outs!!! 2 My sisters in C.K.S. Keep it real!! --Sisilia, Supa, Jayme, Liz

Shout out to all man kurls in CKS especially me! --Ryna Leota Shout out to that sexy boy also known as “clumsy” clown!

Shout out to the Volleyball team. You guys are the best. --The football team Shout out to my youngun Sisters and my C.K.S girls... --Liz Kinikini

Jokin Youngun Shout out to my TMNT Brothers ‘N all the young guns! Rapheal

Rosey, Lorina and Nia!! Sose -- Nanise What it do kids...I love all of the world. --Inoke

Shoutout to my hot self --Jayme

Palina I love you! You are the best! 09!

Younguns is way better than top guns and cks all da way Nia Netane

Calendar AUGUST 27th

School Starts

28th Girls’ Tennis Girls’ Soccer

29th Golf Cross Country Volleyball

30th Advisory Schedule Golf Region Girls’ Tennis Girls’ Soccer

31st AM Assembly Football

SEPTEMBER

5th Picture Day Golf Cross Country

6th Picture Day Advisory Schedule Golf Region Girl’s Soccer Volleyball Football

Homecoming

8th

17th Golf

MESA training day Volleyball

10th Golf

11th Volleyball Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis

Labor Day NO SCHOOL Golf

AM Assembly Play Auditions Golf Cross Country Night Forum

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AM Assembly Football

7th

12th

NO SCHOOL Girls’ Tennis

14th 15th

3rd

4th

Advisory Schedule Play Auditions Golf Region Volleyball Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis

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18th Volleyball Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis

19th Late Start Day Golf Cross Country

20th

Football

24th Jostens Graduation Meeting Golf Region Championship

25th Girls’ Soccer Volleyball Parent Teach Conferences

26th Jostens Delivery Girls’ Tennis Region Championship Cross Country Parent Teacher Conferences

27th Advisory Schedule Volleyball Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis

28th NO SCHOOL Football

Advisory Schedule Golf Region Volleyball Girls’ Soccer Girls’ Tennis

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