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Camille Wynn is never walking home again
FIFTY students were chosen to receive Key Cards for the Ken Garff Keys to Success Program. Since it’s tradition in Utah to have snowy weather in the spring, why not add Santa Clause to top it off? Last year a scholarship was given to a student during a raffle, and the grand prize was a brand new car. Belem Valor (11), who was just a sophomore that year, was shocked to win the car. She never thought she would be someone to win such an extravagant prize. Now that she is a junior she says, “The car is at home (because) I
like driving it during the summer.” This year’s winner is Camille Wynn (12) “I was bored and I just wanted it to get over with, but I am now very happy I waited and won the car,” says the new owner of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid. It’s not everyday a person is presented with the opportunity to possibly snatch the keys to a brand new car, which is why many students strive to get a card. Those desperate for a card should follow the example of Samantha Tek (11), who received the limit of three key cards. “In LAT, I got three keys for doing community service at the Harmon’s Home,” said Tek. Most kids from LAT have received cards for their service projects, but it is not just limited to them. Karen Dulevera (11) is someone who earned hers without a service project. “I was nominated by Mrs.
Robinson because I had turned in my work on time, I guess, and did well.” “I have been praying for a key card and would do anything for it,” said Sandra Del Los Santo (11). This year she received a key card when she was nominated by her teacher Mrs. Cahoun. She did not, however, receive a prize because she lost the card at her house. Various other prizes include passes to Hollywood Connections or amazing restaurants, but to some kids the greatest prize is simply receiving a key at all.
If you’re looking for a new car or some free passes next year, don’t just suck up to your teachers. Be kind to the janitors and other faculty members, also. Better yet, do your best in school to stand out as a commendable citizen.
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Dear Lancy Ravers and their scene
Do you have a problem, or just need advice? Let Lancy know. Just write to Lancy, place it in locker 931, and she may answer you in the Tri-Color-Times. Dear Lancy, Hey, well I have been with my boyfriend for seven months and I do like him a lot and he likes me, too. But I don’t see him as much as I use to. What should I do? Lancy, I need advice ASAP! -Yours truly Ms. Punny 101 Ms. Punny 101, If you are worried about not spending as much time with him, try to do something spontaneous, something fun that neither of you have done before, like bungee jumping or rock climbing! <3Lancy Dear Lancy, I would like to know how to get guys to date me. -Shorty Loca Shorty Loca, The best advice I can give you is to break out of your comfort bubble and go talk to them. If you are waiting for a guy to ask you out, why not ask them out instead? It doesn’t even have to be a date, ask him to hang out with a group of friends so he can get to know you, be somewhat outgoing, but be yourself! <3Lancy
thought I would create a new perspective, by looking through the eyes of a raver and go into their own scene. “What I see at raves is nothing too different from what you see at RAVES have slowly progressed a rock concert, just take away the from a good time to an intense moshing, distortion, and blooddebate amongst parents and teens curdling screams, and throw in within the past few months. Raves some glow sticks, dancing, and used to be known for harmless techno, and there you go! techno, colorful glow sticks, and To be honest, if I want to go to a a night full of dancing. concert where I would feel safe, it Now, a reputation has been would be a rave of some sort. created, as raves are known as an At least people aren’t in pits “infamous drug-dealers ball”. beating each other to a pulp,” said Supposedly, people no longer Josh Martinez (a graduate from go there to hear the music, that Cottonwood High School, 2007). dancing and glow sticking is now He has been involved in raves for only for the people on drugs, and about two years, and has yet to if you were to even enter a rave, find an extremity of danger. your life is most likely to be ruled I am also a part of the rave by illegal substances of some scene. I have been to enough to kind. tell you that, yes, there are drugs Noticing these rather bias consumed and sold at raves. But opinions on the rave subject, I there are also numerous people
Valuing school Dear Lancy, What do I say to my girlfriend about love? She said she loves me but I don’t love her yet. -Confused Confused, I honestly feel that love isn’t something that should be rushed---some tend to feel it faster than others. If you don’t feel that love feeling yet, you don’t have to say it back. Have a talk with her, if she loves you she will understand. Take your time with it and only say it if you are ready <3 Lancy
TOO many windows are broken at school every year. Too many stolen books and too many trashed bathroom stalls, hall passes, posters. I have walked past a window repair person so many times, I cannot even remember all the locations I have seen them. It makes sense that a window, book, or hall pass would need replacing every once in a while with all the hundreds of students
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that enjoy sobriety and enjoy the rave scene. I am one of those people. I know so many people that love the atmosphere at a rave, but do not do any drugs. It’s like a person who listens to psychedelic rock. Just because you like the music or the style, doesn’t mean you are taking hallucinogens, or any drug for that matter just to be a part of it. You don’t have to drugs to enjoy a particular type of music. Drugs are found everywhere. All around the world, drugs are sold and consumed. There is no way to truly destroy the “drug scene”. They are going to be here, and I don’t ever see a time they will completely disappear from It doesn’t matter if you rave, mosh, or break dance, you will find drugs. It’s just the choice to take bring them into your life, and your scene. It’s up to you to make the best decision for yourself, not your environment or peers.
passing through Granger’s doors; Accidents are bound to happen. There are too many of these occurrences happening for all of them to be accidents however, which is why it tickled my nose when I learned that an additional camera had to be installed in the hall to make sure windows were not being attacked, and to catch the culprits who have been doing the attacking. The school/ tax dollars should not be spent on replacing all these additional things that are being abused by some students. That money is meant for school supplies. Things that year after year seem to come short. Our education could be suffering here! Worst of all, these destructive behaviors do not hurt anyone but the students of Granger High. It
is kind of like smashing a piggy bank (filled with money that you were going to use to buy things you need) and using it to purchase a new one! People like this need to get caught and pay for the damage they have done. That way the money that is otherwise being spent on repairs, can be spent on enhancing the resources of students and teachers. It is sad to see when a student is disrespecting the place that has no intentions of hurting them in any way, only to help them become more educated. Granger: the home of our school education and friendships. Like it or not, this school is the school we all have to go to, so people may as well keep it in good condition, if not for themselves, for everyone else.
Dumber and Dumberer
FOR years, students at Granger have been failing the C.R.T.s, C.R.T.s meaning not CathodeRay Tube, but the Criterion Referenced Test. Ah yes, The C.R.T.s. Don’t we all love them? Of course not! Perhaps the reason students do not adore the C.R.T’s is because today’s teens are getting more stupid by the minute. Test scores, such as the C.R.T.s, are plummeting like raisins spiraling through the toilet pipes. Tests and textbooks are becoming highly dim-witted and let’s not
even talk about the illiteracy rate these days. Now before we go on, let us take a few steps back into the olden days, shall we. Once upon a time, when you were a youngin’, your wealthy parents put you on a healthy life plan. You were not able to watch television, play those violent, rated M video games, or eat disgusting artery clogging foods. After a few years upon this set plan, your parents then placed you quickly into a private school where the definition of education was pounded heavily into your brain. Wrong!
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Freedom of Speech, yes, even in a high school newspaper THE 1st amendment doesn’t exactly cover school run newspapers. This is done in order to protect students, front walk outs, and riots that may be provoked in articles that could possible be written. Not to protect teachers egos. Opinion articles are expected to make people mad. There is not one opinion out there that every person can agree upon. Understandably, some articles cause a stir. Samantha Taylor, for instance, wrote an article titled ‘Unhelpful Teachers’ in this past March Tri-Color Times. This editorial explained her situation and how some of her teachers were too busy to care
and help her receive her education. Consequently, this set off a dozen teachers, which is totally cool: People are allowed to disagree They then took it upon themselves to bring to a district board meeting. Apparently to them, a student who thinks her teachers don’t care shouldn’t be written about. It’s not only her article, either. Others in past Tri-Color Times papers have gotten quite the stir also, a few written by yours truly. It isn’t the students who take offense, either. Maybe it’s just me, but the way I see it is the only time the faculty wants us to be silenced is when they are the subjects under the pen. The articles that I had written were being scrutinized and they weren’t very serious at all. But when something more serious comes along like lousy teachers it gets marched on down to the district!
“I know that I love you, oh baby, why don’t you see that all I ever wanted was you and me?” “We’re just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year...” “And please, don’t tell me that I’m dreaming, when all I ever wanted was to dream another sunset with you” “I’m blue, daba dee daba di...” Musical compositions and catchy song lyrics have this way of inspiring people to feel all sorts of emotions, ranging from remembering a love for someone, the power to make it through a rough time, or even letting loose to have fun. It can mellow a person’s fiery temper to fading simmer of annoyance if they listen to a song with a strong pounding of a kick drum, screeching blare of a guitar, and an angry vocalist’s passionate words. Music does not necessarily inspire good things, though. It seems in this modern time period mainstream music has gone from girls just wanting to have fun to girls just wanting to have fun on a
“disco stick”. With these kinds of messages streaming throughout popular song lyrics, how does one know which songs embrace good morals and which songs do not? Teens tend to find themselves living off the words their favorite musicians sing. I know this statement can often be applied to me. I think the difference between me and a lot of teens, though is I know which lyrics contain good morals and which do not. Yes, I know some people might beg to differ because their values, well, differ from mine, but I mean the ideals that can be applied to anyone, not just myself. There are a few of these I can name off the top of my head. First, staying positive in a negative situation. Hawthorne Heights’ lyrics “So cut my wrists and black my eyes, so I can fall asleep tonight” is hardly a motto to live by. One should never induce physical misery and pain upon themselves for emotional or psychological relief. Instead, maybe you should disregard such lyrics and focus on lyrics like The Beatles “All You Need is Love”. Taking the bad things going on and pushing past them to realize love is all you need to be truly happy is something most people
can agree with. Another value everyone can live by is treating everyone with equality. Discrimination is less heard of on the radio, but is often found if you listen to the tracks on many artists’ albums. References to racial slurs and derogatory remarks are often found in more liberal, provocative artists’ songs, which is most definitely not a good thing. I’m not opposed to speaking your mind and letting your voice be heard by any means, but I do believe there is a time and a place for certain controversial remarks, and the songs easily influenced kids listen to are not exactly it. Maybe it is best that if you are easily influenced or confused about your values, you veer away from listening to songs that hold such controversy and listen to music that puts forward a less challenging view on life. I’m not implying only listening to happy happy, love the world music, just possibly avoiding music in which the lyrics are full of anger and hatred for others. Though there are many more, another idea musicians and lyricists properly represent, or at least should, is doing the morally right thing, or being an all around
good person. I do not know how many times I have heard a song depicting the way somebody might violate, harass, molest, or even murder another person or thing. May I ask what in the hell are these artists thinking that cause them to believe and sing or rap about such, shall I say, disgusting ideas? Have they no shame or morals? It is absolutely absurd and completely out of context from the messages they should be upholding. I am not saying they do not have the right to express their personal views, ideas, or opinions, but who, aside from those as twisted as the artists, would have the desire to bring such messages into their lives? Messages of friends, love, peace, fun, equality…Anything is better than destruction, pain, or murder. I am almost begging you to disregard songs and lyrics that are contaminated with such filth and listen to music joyously inspires one’s well-being and hits back to the roots of lighthearted happiness and hope that some people oh so dearly need to harness and grasp. I assure you that music has such a strong influence on, not only ours, but generations to come.
Do you agree, or disagree? Let your opinion be heard. Write a letter to the editor, and deliver it to room 216
Inspiration, I think not
It’s funny that in a school with so many cultures and backgrounds, that people can’t let their opinions be heard, even while we are constantly being told to speak them. Of course on matters of opinions, the Tri-Color Times staff can’t be quieted because even with limited protection from the 1st amendment, it’s enough to permit us to express the opinions we write.
Dumb and Dumberer continued I certainly did not grow up in this particular manner and most likely, neither did you. However, let me ponder this a second. Is it not a saying that humans get smarter as they grow in age? Perhaps I am incorrect for claiming such things. Over my high school career, teachers spat that students cannot define uncomplicated words like
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holocaust or irrigation. They have said that students are not passionate towards their work and some are so brainless that they cannot draw a simple stick figure or write an elegant paragraph. Also, teachers have stated that some students are rebellious towards educational measures. Considering some of these statements, perhaps students are simply the wounded participants of the whole situation. Conceivably, one could see it as that our educational system has failed to instruct their students about the key concepts to
prospering in life, or perhaps our government lacks the inspiration to create a successfully intellectual educational system. The government seems to be too busy throwing out silly laws and dancing on war tactics to notice what is really going down in education. Parents are too busy working to comprehend that their children are not learning a thing from school. These high authority figures are doing some things to cleanup society by advising teens to stay off sex because it is considered immoral and also, by preaching
that media is an excellent object in advancing the world. Is there anything else you might add to this collection of dos and don’ts former parental units of the world? Oh yes, pornographic photography on cellular phones is now becoming a massive worldly issue. Sorry youngin’s, apparently you are too stupid. Despite how unintelligent we are considered to be, it is simple students who are inventing the tiniest computers ever known to man and multi-millionaire Internet sites. We are the creators in the development of technology today,
even though many of us could not pass an effortless C.R.T. test. Ironic, is it not? So, the youth of today, which will be considered the adults of tomorrow, are brainless, yet we break all the rules and somehow formulate ingenious theories and concepts. Are teens getting “stupider” as time goes on? I say, it does not really matter because sooner or later we will not even understand the meaning behind that simple question.
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MANY seniors have lists of plans for the summer after graduation. There are plans for vacations, camping trips, summer internships, summer jobs, and just hanging out with friends. Growing up is the last thing any senior wants to do after graduation, but some other students are taking a different road. A few Granger students have been planning weddings for their summer plans. These students have been recently engaged and are ready to take the next step. From being high school sweethearts to life long partners, these students are ready to grow up and start their families. Ashley Mecham (12) said, “I am super excited to marry Brandon, I love him and I’m excited to be with him.” Mecham got engaged April 1st
and her wedding date is set for July 3rd. She is excited to get married and start her life. Her fiancé will be leaving for the army and she will stay with her parents while he is away. Mecham’s mother said, “If it’s right, it’s right.” She has full support from her family and friends. They aren’t planning on having kids for a couple of years. Some parents are concerned about their children rushing to get married and growing up so fast, but others support their kids in their decisions. The teenagers have a different point of view. The students are positive that they can take care of themselves and that they are making the right decision. They aren’t worried about the negative stuff adults say that could possibly happen. “It’s hard because people say you won’t make it”, said Mecham. More than half who marry in their teens get divorced within fifteen years. This could be because the couple doesn’t really know that much about each other and mature greatly from eighteen to twenty-five. These statistics show that the rate of marriages that start out as teen marriages don’t work out as well. That doesn’t mean teenage marriages never work out, they do, but many end on a bad note because of past relationships or high school drama.
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Day of Silence SOME say their silence is an unheard cry for help. But when is comes to discrimination, it’s a scream for an end. Few don’t hear them, others simply “turn it off” as though this idea has never existed. It is there, and it is growing like a disease. The only cure is if someone stands up for what they believe in, and speaks in this ever-growing sea of silence. “Day of Silence” (held April 17th 2009) was a national youth movement to show society that discrimination of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and trans-genders is there and a problem that needs to stop. All over the United States, high school students were silent for a day, to show how many of their homosexual peers are forced to live their lives in silence for their differences. Students here at Granger High School also followed the Day of Silence, to stand up for themselves and their own peers. “I don’t believe anyone should be discriminated in any way, especially for reasons like who they choose to have as a companion. We are all equal human beings and the freedom to
follow our hearts belongs to us. No one has the right to take that away from another person,” said Mathew Shonie (10). It is not just Shonie that thinks discrimination is wrong. Joshua Hernandez (10) said, “I think it is wrong to treat gays and lesbians the way so many people in our society do today. Why can’t we just accept everyone for who they are, instead of judge them for something like their preferences? We are who we are; nothing will ever change that.” There are many students here are Granger High that feel it is wrong to treat people the way we do. Granger is a very diverse school, in many ways, which is very beneficial towards our understanding of being different, but still being equal. Other schools may not have had this chance to grow and befriend others who are not just like them. “As far as the school is concerned, there is little discrimination that I have seen, or heard about. Few are open with their sexuality, and there doesn’t seem to be a problem with those students (who are). Outside the school grounds, there is a great possibility (of discrimination), as there is for anyone that is considered “different” in society,” says Mr. Snar, Granger High School’s Vice Principal. Though many students did not participate in this activity, many
Late start every monday
Good news, Lancers! As of March 17, 2009, the Granite Board of Education had a meeting about Late Start Day. We all know that our Late Start Day is once a month on a Wednesday, when school starts at 8:20. Starting next year, every Monday will start at 8:30 am. The rest of the week, Tuesday through Friday will start at the regular 7:30 time. There will be no more Channel 1, and also no more Late Start Days on Wednesday. So what does that mean for us? One extra hour of sleep each week, on the Monday morning that we all need some extra Z’s! This change will affect all schools in the Granite School District for the 2009- 2010 school year. The school will still be open from 7:00 am to 8:30, available to students for the Library, Counseling Center, and the Computer Lab. Tutoring is also available. So whether you want to catch up on that much needed sleep or hit the books early on those Monday Mornings, the possibilities are endless!
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still feel that this is a problem, and voices need to be heard. “I loved the Day of Silence. It gives us the chance to experience what it is like to be forced into silence, just like so many of our people,” said Ashley Devenish (10) about her experience when she participated in the youth movement. There seems to be a great hope for change. The fear of walking out their front door each day is something nobody should ever experience. Even just the brutal reality of knowing one’s life could never be the same if the truth of who they are were to be revealed. No one should face that reality. Students stop showing up to school, afraid to face that embarrassment of other peers knowing their true colors. This is not a chosen silence, it’s the silence of others wanting society’s acceptance, even if means putting on the act of something you aren’t. People should fake their lives in order for it to be happy. There are many people who care, who want to end this and help themselves and their loved ones have a life with a voice that is heard. “There is nothing different between us, only orientation, which has nothing do with who we are as people, and what we are is equal,” said Nick Spectors (12)
“I am so excited for late start Monday’s! I think that it will help the students focus better on the things that they need to do, and there will probably be less sleeping during class!” said Ashley Curfew(11). A letter of information was sent home to inform all parents about this change. The overall feeling about this new change, Late Start Mondays, is definitely positive. Parents are happy about the fact that their kids can sleep a little bit longer, which may help them immensely in their studies. As for us seniors, here’s the advice we would give to the juniors and sophomores who this will affect: Enjoy your extra sleep! Many of us seniors didn’t even get to have a late start day once a month, because of practices held for the teams and clubs we are in. “As a senior, I would definitely think that this change will be a positive thing, since we all need our sleep!” said Ashley Mecham, (12). And then there’s those silly gooses that totally forget about Late Start Day and show up grudgingly at 7:30, only to realize that they could have slept in 50 more minutes. Now that Late Start will be every Monday, my guess is that everyone will remember to catch some rest eye on this day.
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Scholarship profile other students, filled out many applications for her scholarships, but was happy to see that her hard work had paid off! Rannie Sin, (12) and Kimmy Nguen, (12) also received a scholarship from Salt Lake Community College. Their scholarship was called the Presidential Leadership Scholarship. When they found out that they got it, they were extremely excited, and were happy that they have the opportunity to get the same scholarship together. The scholarship covers 2 years of tuition and fees, and also $200 worth of books. “I didn’t think that I would get it. I filled out 3 applications, and they called me to tell me that I got it. My advice to other students would be to be confident and have fun!” said Sin. Even though the process of filling out scholarships may be tedious and lengthy, it is definitely worth it. You never know whose eye your application will catch, and we all could use an extra thousand dollars for free for college! Keep your grades and GPA up, because it will help in the long run when you turn your official high school transcripts. Keep up the good work, Lancers!
Controversy in room 101 THERE’S been a rumor going around that a number of Polynesian kids are always hanging out in room 101. Teachers have been noticing that almost every day there is a number or group of them loitering in the classroom, and it looks to be like all they do is hang out. Teachers say that it doesn’t look like they’re in there to do homework. When they go by room 101 the students are sitting on the desks, talking or playing music from the computers, distracting Rachel and Martha making it hard for them to concentrate on their work. The two main people involved with this rumor are Ms. Tuia and Mr. Murdock. Mr. Murdock says, “It’s a problem. Room 101 is not a student hang out area. It’s a big problem when we have that many students in there just hanging out, especially the Polynesian kids, because it all comes down to Ms. Tuia.” The kids go into the classroom for her, and because she allows it to go on, they’re just taking advantage of her to get out of class. Murdock says, “Room 101
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was not built for a hang out spot, it was specifically made for a purpose. 101 is specifically called a Parent Center. Its purpose and reason is for parents who can’t speak English or understand it very well to come in and check on their kids….From the looks of it, if we continue to have students in 101 just hanging out, or being in there for no reason, we will not have a 101 parent center.” It all depends upon the students whether they want it there and running or not. If we keep having students take advantage of the parent center and of Tuia, just hanging out in there for nothing, then the school will have no other choice but to let the parent center go. We will close it if it comes down to that. People feel the most for Tuia on this issue, because students take advantage of her, when they don’t want to go to class, and instead they go in there and hang out. She’s a great lady, and if this continues to happen, then it all comes down to one resolution. The school would have no other choice but to close down the parent center. They would hate for anything to happen to Ms. Tuia and the parent center, because she is a great lady and kids love talking to her, but it all depends
on the students. Do they want her to stay in the Parent Center, and for 101 to stay opened? The administration is sure they do, but they have to do their part and go to class and to not go into 101 too much, where it gets to a point that it turns into a hang out class,. They cannot write fake notes or excuses to get out of class to hang out in 101, either. It’s not just a problem for the Polynesian kids; there are other teachers in this school that allow some of their favorite students to hang out in their classes when they’re really supposed to be in their scheduled class. Granger hopes that 101 won’t be such a problem where consequences will have to be met,
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ON Thursday April 10th, Sam and I went to a leadership committee meeting after school. Among the few present were, Mr. Cox, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Sanada, and Ms. Robinson. The meeting was about advisory. Most of you know by now that next year we will have late start day every Monday next year so that the teachers can get together in the mornings to compare and discuss amongst each other, but most of the teachers also want more time with the students. To help create that time it was suggested that they have advisory from Tuesday to Friday. That would mean that advisory would go from 40 minutes a week to 160 minutes a week. Many of the teachers feel that they do not have the time to make the lesson plans and teach their curriculum if they had advisory everyday. The majority of the teachers feel that having advisory would help the thousands of student who truly need it. They are hoping more kids would come to advisory because it is interesting and they can get the help they need instead of getting credit for it. When the teachers finally voted for it they were short the percentage votes they needed for the model to pass. Almost everyone on the committee was upset. They argued that the model was not presented clearly and that the faculty did not have enough information to make an educated decision. They discussed revoting and possibly getting rid of advisory completely next year. By the end of their discussion they agreed to go back to their departments and discuss it with them. The issue here is not really advisory; it is that we have to do something to increase the graduation rate. 1,500 kids come to this school and only 600 graduate a year. “If we don’t do something about this Granger will be the next Granite” said Cox. If the school does not do something to help the students then the district will come in and do something to make the graduation rate higher. This does not necessarily mean it will benefit the students “I have worked in a government school and they got rid of all after school activities and athletics, it may have hurt us but it also hurt the students” said Sanada. Many of the teachers kept saying they were doing this for the student, but honestly I did not hear about this until after the vote. Some teachers had polled a few of the students but I believe all of the students should have a say in this. If this might help them in school or give them a choice then why not give them a voice in this. If
it is for the students why not ask the students what they want. If the majority of the students say that they will go to this new advisory then they should consider revoting and if the majority votes they would not bother either way then a new plan needs to be made. As a senior, I really did not think it would affect me at all, but then I thought about how my brother will come here next year and I do not want his high school experience to be so minimal. I know most of the seniors feel the same way, we will not be here next year but that does not mean we should ignore the future of our school or its students. I am sure that most of us would not want to see G House turn into a mindless government controlled education program. I hope the leadership committee comes to a good decision soon, before it is too late. I hope that the students understand, as well, that it is not just up to the leadership committee or the faculty but us as well to make a change in our school.
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HUNDREDS of students have filled out a scholarship application this year. We all know the drill. Reading through the available scholarships, choosing which ones you like, and then getting the application. Then, you have to go through all of the steps to fill them out. Some require several letters of recommendation, some need typed essays, most need an official copy of your high school transcripts, and their deadlines also have to be made. So why do students go through such a hassle for these applications? The answer is simple: Free money for college. As many of you have seen, there is a wall of students in the main hallway of students who have received scholarships. Some students have received even more than one. These are the students to ask any of your questions about filling them out! So how many scholarship applications did they have to fill out? Which ones did they receive, and how much were they for? Our first profile is Kylee Meryhew, (12). Kylee is a senior here at Granger who received a
scholarship for her college. She will be attending UVU, and she is excited for the new experiences that are on her way. “All in all, I filled out about 5 scholarship applications. I received the Granite Credit Union Scholarship, which includes $2,000 for anything I need to pay for at college. I got my scholarship because I have a good accumulative GPA and I am involved in so much. My advice for other students would be to fill out as many applications as you can, and get involved!” Great job, Kylee! How do we find out if we got the scholarship? Some receive information by mail and others by email and phone calls. “They called me at my house for my scholarship. I attended an awards ceremony that we had to dress up for, and we had the opportunity to be in the newspaper.” said Meryhew. Laurie Carlson, (12) is one of those lucky students who were able to receive more than one scholarship. She was the sterling scholar for Dance, which definitely helped her get noticed by the scholarship committees out there. She will be attending Salt Lake Community College, and hopes to make the Song Leaders team there. Her first scholarship was for $2,000 to any school that she wanted. She, like
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for both Ms. Tuia and the parent center. They don’t want that to happen. It’s a program they built for a special purpose, and we plan to keep going to keep it going.” Ms. Tuia said. “Before I ever let them come into the parent center, I ask them to get me a note from their teachers or to show me a note of their teachers permission for working in room 101. “Poynesian kids do not just come to hang out; they come in to do their hoemwork or to talk to me.” Said Ms. Tuia. “Keep it professional with them, and I encourage them to do their homework. If they do not have anything to do, I will question them on shcool as a follow upto see how they are doing. As for Martha and Rachel, I know and the students know when to bring it down so their not distracting them and their work.” Said Ms. Tuia. “Yes, I do know the consequences for this issue, if it continues to be a problem. I know my limits and so do the students.” Said Ms. Tuia. For both Mr. Murdock and Ms. Tuia it’s a good thing the attendance office was moved into hte parent center, because The room is a little more empty of Polynesian kids, and the rumors have stopped. The Parent center is a good program, and it should stay alive. Lets hope it doesn’t come to a point where consequences will happen when the attendance office goes back to the counseling center. Let’s hope 101 satys sluff free, and no consequences will ever need to be met.
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Are you facebook or myspace?
FACEBOOK and Myspace are two of the most popular social networking programs on the internet. But which do you prefer, Tom or Mark? Facebook was founded by a Harvard student, Mark Zuckerberg and two of his roommates in the year 2004. He hacked into the school’s computer and copied the student ID photos and created another version of “Hot or Not” called Face Smash. He later said “But one thing is certain, and it’s that I’m a jerk for making this
site. Oh well. Someone had to do it eventually.” Myspace was founded by some eUniverse employees with Friendster accounts and decided to make a somewhat better copy than Friendster. The company had a competition as to who would bring in more friends to Myspace, thus making them the first “Myspace Freaks.” Cheyenne Mitchell (11) said, “Facebook is like Myspace but for middleaged people.” There aren’t many middleaged people in Granger so would it be safe to say that people in Granger prefer Myspace? Cheryl Blatnik (10) said, “I’m a Myspace
person but I use Facebook sometimes to get in touch with my friends I don’t meet often.” Oliver Anderson (11) said, “Myspace is much better because you have more customizing options, I have a Facebook, too, but check it only once a month.” How much do people check their Myspaces’, and how long? JC Mailo (12) said “My favorite part of Myspace is reading comments, and I check it 7 times a week.” Myspace seems to be popular among Granger students, but according to comScore, a marketing research company, Myspace was overtaken by Facebook in 2008. Mark Zuckenberg is now the youngest billionaire and is living a happily ever after for something wrong he did right.
House across No Trespassing the Street
THE house across the street may seem like your everyday home, but in reality, it’s becoming a big part of our community. This place is The Family Support Center, a place where families can go for help. The Family Support Center has three locations, the newest addition being right across the street from Granger (3663 South Lancer Way). The center offers many programs and classes such as parent education, sexual abuse treatment, anger management, and smart step family classes, among other things. They also provide child care for up to 72 consecutive hours. The center usually cares for a large number of kids at a time. They can handle four children per one adult. These children usually come from broken homes. “Most of the kids that come here are abused so we try to let them do whatever they like, so they can have fun,” says one of the
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caretakers. The Family Support Center is kind of a safe haven for children that are abused or at risk for abuse. They also provide 24/7 crisis counseling. This can help reduce the risk of abuse occurring in the home. Families and individuals are welcome to treatment sessions. LifeStart Village is a program available at the center. This is safe and affordable housing for single women and children. The state provides the funds to keep the center going so many of the services are free or discounted. Many of the programs and classes also provide complimentary meals. There is always a clinician on call to answer your questions and to help. You can contact them by dialing (801) 967-4259. Help is available in English and in Spanish. v The center has many informative flyers that contain program times and names. These can be picked up at any of their three locations in West Valley City, Midvale, and Sugarhouse. The Family Support Center is a convenient and important place that can help strengthen your family.
YOU come to school to learn and hang out with friends. You enjoy being at school and feeling safe in the environment, and then a student from another school comes to your school to start problems. Most students would not know how to handle a situation like this. Many students would try to keep it to themselves and try to work it out on their own. If a student is aware of someone trespassing to cause problems they should let administrators know immediately because even just a visit from a friend can put the entire school in danger. A few weeks ago a few students came to fight with Granger students and that resulted in the visiting students getting arrested. “They get sent to juvenile court and the courts can impose community service, fines, or detention time depending on their history,” said Officer Randall. This can happen to anyone who comes to Granger to start a problem or for students who are at Granger without a visitors pass. There are no excuses why a student shouldn’t be at their
own school during school hours, unless it’s a school related activity. Trespassing can also give you truancy charges because you are out of school without permission. Ben Jasarevic(10), says, “I think coming during school hours and after school hours deserves the same punishment because even if you visit a friend it can lead to violence that can involve more people.” Whoever comes to Granger or any other public school is required to have a visitors pass before they roam the school. Schools are very lenient about the safety of their students and will take any precautions to keep everyone in good shape. “Coming here isn’t the issue, but they came to fight,” said Mr. Snarr about the students that came from Horizonte a few weeks ago. Mr. Murdock said, “If they have no good business being here at Granger they shouldn’t be here at all because all they’re looking for is trouble.” Practicing fire drills, earthquake drills, and lockdown drills keeps us prepared for future emergencies. Those are good ways of practicing to be calm and safe during emergencies. Mr. Murdock plans all procedures for drills to make sure we’re safe and sound!
Skateboarding; it’s the new sport SKATEBOARDING isn’t allowed in many public areas or is only allowed if the skaters don’t disturb or ruin anybody’s property. Most places, like churches or businesses, tend to completely forbid skateboarding. Skaters and associates see it as wrong that they get arrested for a hobby they participate in and also keep them out of trouble. Durgan Darnell (11), a skater here at Granger, was asked if the cops enforce the laws on skateboarding more than other laws. Darnell said, “Yes, and it’s ridiculous that they do that.” Jake Riddle (10) was asked the same question and he said, “A little bit, and they should start enforcing other laws more.” Darnell and Riddle, along with Brandon Lennberg (10) were asked if it’s wrong to get arrested for their hobby and all three of them said yes, that it’s wrong they get in trouble for doing something supposedly unlawful. Another question was asked to Darnell and Riddle they were asked if they’ve ever been arrested for skateboarding. Darnell’s answer was no, while Riddle’s answer was, “Yes, too often.” --Sergeant Juke of the Salt Lake City Police Department was contacted and asked to give his point of view on skateboarding. One question he was asked specifically was has building skate parks help stop illegal skateboarding? Juke said, “Somewhat, but it doesn’t keep them off the street as much as it should.” He was also asked if he had arrested any skateboarders and he explained he had arrested two, both in downtown Salt Lake. If you think about skateboarding, make sure you do it where you know where you cant get caught pr arrested for your hobby and you wont damage anybodies yard while you do it and oyu wont have charges pressed against you for vandalism.
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Sports Marcos Ramirez Boxes through life Some think boxing is boring, but when it comes to kick boxing, it’s exciting. Ramirez(11) is kick boxer. He started at the age 13. He loves to train and practices everyday. “I want to go pro if I can, or even be like Muhammad Ali,” “There’s more time in life, so don’t rush it. A lot of people lose hope,” said Marcos Ramirez. For those who don’t know Muhammad Ali, he was the heavy weight champion of the
world. He was born January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. Ali was in 61 fights in his whole life he won 56, 37 by K.O and lost only 5. They gave him nicknames, like “The Champ”, “The Greatest”, and “The Louisville Lip”. “I don’t know about losing, I don’t give up!” said Ali. From 1960 to 1963, the fighter had a record of 19-0 with 15 knock outs which they called “Phantom Punch”. It’s a great work out. “I work out and train every day after school. I jump the rope and I do push ups, to stay in shape for any fight,” Marcos said. Kick boxing sounds very
dangerous, yet a great sport to get into. Feeling mad, angry or upset? Do you feel like kicking something? Take up kick boxing. It’s an amazing experience and keeps you in shape. It is recommended to try kick boxing and to possibly learn how to control a person’s temper, yet have a fun time kick boxing.
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Battle of the Lancers
GRANGER and Layton had their first annual game this year on Friday, March 20, 2009. It is something new that Coach Clark has come up with this year. The winning team keeps the trophy Clark built himself--which took
about a month to build--at school for the year until they can battle for it again in the next season. When asked how he came up with the “Battle of the Lancers” he said, “We played Layton a
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couple of years ago, and one of my seniors at the time, suggested that we start a tradition by playing them every year. We did it to give the students something to get excited about increasing school spirit. We were happy that Layton agreed and was excited about it, too.” A lot of students came out to support both of the high schools. Mr. Cox also came to support Granger. When asked how he feels about baseball, he said, “I like the game. Lancer games are always big. Granger will absolutely win.” Kelton Cotterman (12) was very excited for the game. When asked if he was ready for the big battle game, he said, “Woo. Let’s go baby!” Unfortunately, Layton won the game 9-7. Granger was winning 6-3 in the 5th inning, but had one bad inning, giving Layton 6 runs. Clark was still very proud. He said, “I love my boys. I am very happy of what they have become.
Out of 30 players, 23 of them have 3.0 and higher GPA. 12 of them have about 3.5. We accept to finish 2nd of 3rd in our region, and make strong playoffs.” He continued to say Granger has a great baseball team this year, and only has room to improve.
Losing weight! THERE are many people complaining about how they cannot lose those ten extra pounds. If you stop and think for a moment, it could be those doughnuts you keep buying everyday for lunch, or those chips you love so much. Yes, those things are very hard to resist but you should only get them once in a while, not all the time. Granger lunchroom has a lot of healthy food servings to choose from with fruits and vegetables. We even have our own salad bar. It is nutritious and delicious. Instead of wasting money on sodas, people should drink water. Water is free. You can get it at water fountains. Getting 8 cups of water each day is required for good health. It is rumored drinking lots of water can clear your pimples away. Water is zero grams Trans fat and is good for you, as well. If you’re at home watching television, call a friend over to walk around the neighborhood with you. You could be getting great exercise while hanging out. You could go to the park or walk to a friend’s house if it is not too far. Call a friend to go work out with you and hit the gym. Most gyms have great exercising machines, pools, steam rooms, etc. Granger has a lot of different classes that can help someone
lose weight. The classes range from weight training to swim, and of course all of the sports that Granger has to offer: Basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, golf, soccer, swimming, track, etc. Dance is also a fun way to burn extra calories. It’s entertaining and you get to work all the muscles in your body without even knowing it. At school, instead of skipping gym class to go to Carl’s Jr. or McDonalds, just stay in class. You get exercise for about an hour in a half and credit for being there. If you are thinking about joining t h e military, y o u should really take time to think about some of these options. You must weigh a certain amount to join the military and if you weigh more than they require, you will not be allowed to join. Summer is right around the corner. There is no more hiding underneath those big sweaters and jackets, so get out and consider some of these options to losing weight. You will not regret it. You will not only look good, but you will also feel great about yourself.
Dancing Prodigy
SHE’s thirteen! Andrea Cahoon at Valley Jr. High loves to dance. She started at age 3 and has not been able to stop dancing. Dancing is an amazing sport. It’s very fun and you really have fun, creating and performing dance in front of students. Hip-hop dancing is a dance that people really enjoy it. It’s very fun to choreograph! Making up dances and steps and try to put a group together and make up a dance to the beat to a song or any kind of music. People think dance is a great sport either for fun or to lose a couple of pounds, or even to join a high school team. “I am very glad I made the drill team! I am
glad I get to be apart of it,” said Cahoon. One day she wants to own her own studio and teach professional dancing. She is very committed to dancing and is very grateful to have any chance she has to dance. Any kind of dancing is amazing; either to perform or to dance at the club or with a high school team, it is fun. It expresses who you are. Mixed with lyrics and steps and choreographed, it makes the experience more fun and you enjoy every minute of it. Dancing is a great sport and a great chance to express yourself and gives a chance to try something new if you’re not the dancing type. Dancing gives you a chance to dance and move your body and exercise the way you want and any way you want to. Any form of dance is cool, many people who are in music videos use a lot of choreographed materials.
Using dancing to express the way you feel makes it more fun. Even putting a group together to dance is more power to you. Cahoon will be coming to Granger next year as a sophomore and start dancing with the drill team. She started to practice with the team already and has improved to be better and get a greater chance to become great. If you love dancing and can’t stop dancing, or if you feel the same way about dancing as Cahoon does, you should think about dancing. There are many ways to dance or move your body to any music period, but dancing is the sport if you love to move your body to the rhythm of a song.
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IT’S A BLAST from the past! The 60’s in fact. A time where love was everywhere and everyone was about peace. Violence was an issue but people were fighting to be heard. It was a different time back then compared to now. Gas was cheap, the music was different, and the clothes were out of control. It was a completely different scene from our current era. Here are some things that were popular in the 60’s: Music: The Beatles Elvis Presley The Rolling Stones The Who The Animals Janis Joplin Bob Dylan The Grateful Dead Creedence Clearwater Revival Jimi Hendrix The Beach Boys Buddy Holly Simon and Garfunkel
Food: Iceberg wedge salad Fondue Steak diane Beef Wellington Swedish meatballs Buffalo wings Soul foods Salad bars Japanese steak houses Exotic fruits Tang Tunnel fudge cake Coffee Coca-cola Instant mashed potatoes “The look”: Thigh-high skirts (mini skirts) Acid colors (psychedelic look) Disco style Bouffant dresses Ethnic fashion Long hair (girls and guys) Big glasses Body paint Long dresses Hot pants (short shorts) Space age wear Plaids Yes that is the 60’s in a nutshell for you. Hopefully for you that either brought back memories or some of you got an insight to the past. Have fun, Lancers!
Back yard chicken RESEARCH states that hormone injected meat or produce that is being eaten, is affecting people. Every year, children develop sexually sooner and sooner. “A lot of people prefer home raised chicken produce, rather than store bought, because they are not hormone injected,” said Margie, teacher of the Coupe De Ville: How to Raise Backyard Chickens. Margie instucts at the U of U campus on continuing education. Chickens are a great source for eggs and meat. Their produce can be sold, or even used as an at-home food source. Some chickens can lay as many as 280 eggs in one year. If there were 20 chickens, each egg being sold at 19 cents each, there would be $1,064.00 being made in a year on eggs alone. The meat is an entirely different story. Meat produce is where the big bucks are made. Unlike cows or other cattle which get separated into groups by color and size, chickens are all placed in the same category. “I had lots of different kinds of chickens and roosters, and all
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the colors tasted the same. Home deep fried chicken is way better than KFC,” said Collin Holfeltz (11). Some people would rather have a chicken as a friend/pet than any other animals. Hildafav Burgess (12) said, “I had a pet chicken. Her name was Chi-Chi. She was cute. She used to sleep in the bed with my mom. She laid a lot of eggs, and we fed her dry rice.” Others may have a different opinion on chickens. “My neighbors have chickens and roosters, they are annoying and loud. They look tasty,” said a hungry Harley Coggins (10). Rocio Rodriguez said, “A chicken jumped in front of my car once and I had to swerve. It was scary, I could have crashed.” Margie explained that when people do not keep their chickens confined, if someone complains about them, they can be taken away by animal control. It is necessary to be prepared if it is desired to get chickens. Food, water containers, plenty of space, coups, and chicken wire are only a few of the necessities that will be needed if it is desired to buy chickens. Think about costs, if you’ll have enough space, and what the neighbors will think before buying any chickens.
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Facial hair, gross of gorgeous
SOME guys, after hitting puberty, get deeper voices and grow hair in abnormal places, including their face. It is a completely new change for these up and rising men, sometimes even startling them. Guys typically do one of two things with their fresh, new look: Take pride in their masculinity, or shave it all off. It is not only men that have an opinion about facial hair, though. After asking 100 girls in the lunchroom and halls of Granger, 57 girls said no to guys with facial hair, while 24 girls liked the idea of a guy with some scruffiness. A total of 19 girls were either undecided or indifferent. In response to liking facial hair, Lindsay Davis (10) said, “I think it makes a guy look older and experienced. It’s just sexy.” Many other girls voiced their opinions on why they like facial hair, listing reasons from attractiveness to making them look more mature and sophisticated. On the other hand, some girls do not like their men with facial hair. They think it tends to get in the way, or makes the good kiss terrible. “When I kissed him, it felt like I was kissing a puppy or a furry cat,” said Alexis Biggs (10) about kissing a guy with facial hair. Although many girls don’t like the hair, some guys say they just don’t care. They see it as “I am who I am, including my beard.” Curtis Williams (11) said, “My girlfriend doesn’t like it when I don’t shave my beard, but it shouldn’t matter. It’s a part of who I am, she can get over it.” Obviously if the men feel comfortable with the facial hair, then it stays, no matter what any girl has to say about it. They do not see female complaints about hair as a need for change, but rather a need for a new girlfriend.
YOU may have heard rumors that Granger is going to be demolished. Before it is torn down, there are still decisions to be made about the new school. Granger High School is over 50 years old and has tile coming off the floor, weird, uneven carpet, and three different buildings, not to mention relocatables. Granger obviously needs serious improvements. Mele Lolohea (10) said, “I think the food needs to improve.” Many other students agreed this school needs change. “I think the classes need to be improved, specifically physics. The physics class doesn’t really engage the students in an entertaining, informative manner,” states Taylor Beckstead (12). Lolohea also said, “We need to open the gyms during lunch like they do at West Lake Jr. High. We also need more exciting programs.” Neff Mailo (11) agreed to the open gym idea. “I love exercising, and having an open gym is a good idea.” Beckstead continued to explain why he thinks the school needs change, but should not necessarily be torn down. “It’s such a small school. [Maybe] the reason why the students, for the most part, accept each other is because they don’t have room to ignore, avoid, or segregate themselves.” There are many positive characteristics about Granger. “The fact that we don’t have a strict dress code is good,” Lolohea stated. Beckstead said, “The best thing in this school is the people. In my experience, the students here have a more accepting nature than other schools.” Granger High School is not entirely bad. To find the good, you have to look past the negativity. Granger is, as you have noticed, not like other schools. The students here appreciate the people, benefits, and the love and support you receive from the faculty and fellow students. More information will be provided to ensure the date of the demolition of Granger High School. Stay tuned to the school newspaper for further information.
Zac Efron can act- 17 again
Mike O’ Donnell’s (Zac Efron) future is looking pretty good for him in his high school days. He is the most valuable player on Hayden High’s basketball team, college scouts are scoping him out for scholarships, and he has a beautiful girlfriend and a loyal best friend. What more could a guy ask for? That is until he finds out that his girlfriend is pregnant, and right then and there he throws it all away for his family.
Years later, after raising a family, everything hits rock bottom. His wife wants a divorce, and his kids don’t want anything to do with him. Mike is visited by a magical janitor and, somehow is transformed back into his seventeen year old self again. He tries to make things better again and eventually realizes that reliving high school- especially in this day and age- is not as easy as it looks or sounds. Adult O’Donnell (Mathew Perry) In my opinion, 17 Again is definitely worth seeing. It’s nothing like the High School Musicals.
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Car shopping? 4.
Often times, people with a lot of money or with families that have money get their license and car the same day. It may be fun, but it seems to take the excitement out of going out and looking for that perfect car that they can truly call theirs. For those not fortunate enough to have families with money pouring out of their pockets, here are some things that need to be taken into account when getting a new car. 1. Save up plenty of money. If you’re looking for a newer car, a good two to three thousand is what you should look towards saving. If you’re just looking for a beater car, a couple hundred should do the trick. 2. Search everywhere KSL, Craiglist, dealers, or even go out and look yourself. 3. Once you find the car,
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take it for a test drive for about an hour to make sure it feels good to you. You don’t have to commit to the first car you find, but it’s cool if you think it’s the right one. If it’s not right for you, don’t worry; keep looking. If you’re ready to buy the car, take a second thought. Is it really the vehicle you want? Always be sure before jumping into a decision. Once you’ve officially decided be sure to get it checked out to ensure it will pass emissions and inspections. Make sure all the lights work, the fuses are all okay, the tires are good, and so on. Finally, buy it! It’s easier to buy in cash and to write everything down for legal purposes like the condition, how much you bought it for, the date and time, even take a couple of pictures. It’s all for legal purposes just in case anything breaks down or legally falls apart. After that just get insurance and register it. You should be good to go!
E n t e rta in me n t 1 1 W ha t i s Gran g er li stenin g to... Sheldon Alarsen (11) Metallica – Were the Wild Things Are.
Tyler Mulitalo m(11)
Heather Thomson (12)
Maiko Gioes (11)
Linkin Park – In the End
Avant – lie about us
Bjork – New World
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Matt Miller (12) Blink 182 – What’s my Age Again?
Connie Anderson (11)
Kaitlyn Berrenoud (10)
The Medic Droid – Fscene8
Linkin Park – One Step Closer
Ryan Abbey (10) KMK – King Klick
Written by Kariann Waldman
Part 3 of a short story by Jessica Knight
Lisa smile, subsequent to her frequently practiced routine of the secret agent pounce. Without further notice she placed Sir Jelly upon a table scattered with jelly beans. His eyes widened at the large amount of helpless jelly beans and he began pacing the table screaming for his family. A bulky blue jelly bean with a hick accent strolled up to Sir Jelly Bean with a grin. “Well all migh-tee! Whatchu screamin’ for, sir?”
Haste the Day – Pressure the Hinges
Ne-yo – Because of You
The Adventures of Sir Jelly Bean
Sir Jelly Bean awoke from a horrid dream and carefully crawled to his feet, swaying back and forth. He grazed his hand about his head, in search for oozing orange jelly. He found no sign of such things. Suddenly, Sir Jelly Bean gazed towards the white lights above and he grasped the nearest shoelace. The blackened, once pure white, shoelace dragged him forward and into the school auditorium. In the school auditorium an Easter egg hunt was in action and students were filling plastic colorful eggs with jelly beans. Sir Jelly Bean quickly dropped his grip from the shoelace and he rolled hastily across the floor. Katie Rubio, a girl who 100 % believed in the ten second rule, took notice of a tiny, orange jelly bean rolling across the floor and swiftly chased after Sir Jelly Bean. She counted to ten as slowly as humanly possible. Katie held Sir Jelly Bean up towards her eye with a Mona
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Sir Jelly Bean spun on his heals and whipped a stink eye at the blue jelly bean who took a step back with Sir Jelly Bean’s fierce reaction. “I am looking for my family, sir. Have you seen them?” Sir Jelly Bean’s British accent echoed throughout the table and he grasped the handle of his sword, fashioned so honorably upon his belt. The blue jelly bean eyed Sir Jelly Bean’s hand quietly alarmed. “No sir, I haven seen
none of ya family. Sorry to have bothered ya.” The blue jelly bean gave a slight nod and rapidly wandered away. Sir Jelly Bean began his search once again. All of a sudden he noticed a large green bag. He rushed through the crowd of jelly beans, threatening to slice anyone who intersected his path. He was nearly there, simply a foot away from reaching his designated goal when without warning a hand seized a sizeable portion of jelly beans from the table, Sir Jelly Bean included. “NOOOOOOOO!” Sir Jelly Bean struggled from within the pack of jelly beans. His hand reached for the bag but he was swept away in an instant. A slight tear grazed his cheek before he was situated, with several other jelly beans, into a pink plastic Easter egg. Before the lid was snapped shut, Sir Jelly Bean’s fierce, beedy little eyes shot a glance so powerful at Katie Rubio’s hand that it twitched in response.
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All traditions are being lost thanks do new technology this will be the first of many years to come were ask yearbooks will ONLY be viewable via pdf (portable Documents format) for those of you who are unclear of what that is. Let me sum that up for you ,pdf files are viewable and printable on virtually any platform however that program used to view the files charges 35 dollars for the first viewing of five years. After that your membership expirers and you must pay 25 dollars a year for all access. Do you remember yearbook signing will be Myspace style with a few minor differences such as ; only one font will be available and only one All traditions are being
lost thanks do new technology this will be the first of many years to come were ask yearbooks will ONLY be viewable via pdf (portable Documents format) for those of you who are unclear of what that is. Let me sum that up for you ,pdf files are viewable and printable on virtually any platform however that program used to view the files charges 35 dollars for the first viewing of five years. After that your membership expirers and you must pay 25 dollars a year for all access. Do you remember yearbook signing will be Myspace style with a few minor dif you who are unclear of what that is. Let me sum that up for you ,pdf files are viewable and printable on virtually any platform however that program used to view the files charges 35 dollars for the first viewing
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Do you hear weird things in the hall? I hear them all the time. So with that for motivation, I started recording the strange things I heard. I now cruise the halls, quietly eavesdropping on many conversations, collecting the most random comments here for your enjoyment. It’s so swollen you can feel it through my pants. Oh, I just had knee surgery. Why does it look like I’m going to kiss somebody? I like the way you shake mmm… Want to go get some burritos? The birds are calling, so get back to your cage. Danielle has a big head.
comin’ to town Upcoming events in West Valley City WHO’S COMIN’ TO TOWN?
I’m putting in work, guys.
W/Boondox, Prozac, and Moonshine Bandits 6pm
May 6 @ Murray Theatre
I just turned to her and told her to go away. I told them to stop dropping.
I’m going to cavity search you. Nacho thinks he’s so bad and has all the power.
Weed makes you blind.
You guys did what?! To who?! When!?
Grope the ketchup.
There was this hot guy, I’d so hit it.
It’s the ten-year anniversary of smoking weed.
What better drug test than a strip search.
Walk me back to class, I’m scared.
Who’s Hitler?
Theses chicken nuggets taste like they’ve come from coned animals.
Hondas are for poor people. My mom and my teacher had special lessons. It is Colonel Mustard in the library with a can.
They don’t call them cows anymore, they call them meat. I always wake up with holes in my socks. We need to get high off life and all the pretty colors. FORD - Found On Road Dead.
They can still search you anytime.
All that Remains W/August Burns Red 6:30pm May 9 @ the Avalon A Skylit Drive W/Dance Gavin Gavin Dance, Attack Attack, I see Stars, and In Fear and Faith 6:30pm May 12 @ Kingsbury Hall Keane W/The Helio Sequence 7pm
May 14 @ Murray Theatre Gojira – The Way of All Flesh tour ‘09 W/the Chariot and Car Bomb 7pm May 17 @ Abravanel Hall Flight of the Conchords W/Arj Barker 7:30pm May 19 @ In the Venue Lady Sovereign 7:30pm
May 13 @ the Great Saltair Twiztid
Horoscopes Taurus April 20-May 20 You have been focusing on one certain thing lately. You are neglecting your other responsibilities and that is not good. Try to make time for everything you have to do. Gemini May 21-June 21 Sitting in one place and focusing is not your idea of a good time, but you have to buckle down and do what you have got to do, even if it is a lot. Cancer June 22-July 22 You keep putting things off. You need to deal with your problems when they first present themselves or they will only get worse.
April 2009
Leo July 23-August 22 You are usually not very good at opening up and telling people what you really want to say. Stop telling them what they want to hear and tell them what you really think. Virgo August 23-September 22 It is time for you to speak up to that one friend in the group that always takes the playful insults too far. If it bothers, you let them know. You do not want bad feelings and emotions to build up inside and come bursting out at the wrong time.
Libra September 23-October 22 It is time to do something new. Doing the same thing can get boring after a while. Go explore! Scorpio October 23-November 21 You always have the best luck, but lately things could be running a bit more smoothly. Tough it out and it will be over soon. Sagittarius November 22-December 21 You like to be the best at everything, even if it is a bad thing. Stop trying to always be the best person. It can turn people off to you.
Capricorn December 22- January 19 When you start working on a project, you like to shut everything else out and stay focused. Being focused is good but shutting everything else out is not, don’t shut it all out. Aquarius January 20-February 18 You think its bad to depend on other people, but sometimes you need them for support. Let the people that help you out know you appreciate it.
February 19–March 20 You usually do not let things get to you, but if people press your buttons just right it makes you mad. If someone is getting to you, don’t let them know. Get even in a sneaky way. Aries March 22-April 19 You can be considered the joker of the group, it is not a bad thing. Use it to your advantage and loosen people up in tense situations.
Pisces
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