January 2011 - Grand County School District

Grand County High School
Moab, Utah
January 2011
The Devils’ Advocate
Number 62 (Volume 8 Issue 4)
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Debaters host home tourney, make travel plans for others
By Chris Cleveland and Erin Olschewski
At the Moab Arches Invitational Tournament Dec.
17-18, a number of Grand County High School debaters
turned in outstanding performances. Russell Minor took
first place in Varsity Lincoln Douglas, Open Extemp
and Extemp Commentary. Bettymaya Foott and Erin
Olschewski teamed up to take first place in Varsity
Public Forum. Udit Bhavsar was a finalist in Prose and
Poetry as well as Varsity Congress. Chris Cleveland
took third place in Varsity Declamation.
As for the novice categories: Cassie Lema took
third place in Novice Congress, Edye Baker took
third in Novice Oratory, Maren Larsen and Becca
Farnsworth were finalists in Novice Public Forum,
and Arissa Kennedy was a finalist in Novice Congress.
Congratulations to all!
From Jan. 19-24, six members of the varsity debate
team will be traveling to New York City to compete in the
Columbia University national debate tournament. Mike
Quigley, Erin Olschewski, Bettymaya Foott, Russell
Minor, Taylor Farnsworth and Mary Rice will compete
against students from schools across the country.
The following weekend (Jan. 28-29) approximately
33 debaters from GCHS will travel to Westlake High
School in Saratoga Springs, Utah, for an invitational
tournament. Then, from Feb. 9-14, as many as 36 Red
Devil debaters are expected to travel via charter bus
to San Francisco for the Stanford University national
competition.
-FREESenior Snowball dance Jan. 27
By Taylor Flanders
Senior Snowball is the next big dance, and it’s right
around the corner! So, guys: take a shower, shave, get
a nice clean shirt and grab a date! Senior Snowball is
welcome to everyone -- date or no date -- at an affordable
cost of just $4 per person. It will take place on Thursday,
Jan. 27 beginning at 8 p.m. (right after the evening midterm conferences). There is no school for students the
following day.
The royalty for the dance was recently chosen by
student vote. Three boys and three girls (all seniors) will
be recognized in the auditorium about 8:30 p.m., shortly
after the dance begins. At that time, the overall queen
and king will be named, with the other four serving as
attendants. The queen candidates are Merina Toninelli,
Sam Reidhead, and Ariah Pierce, while the king candidates
are Rory Stewart, Sean Black, and Taylor Farnsworth.
The dance is semi-formal, which means button down
shirts for the men are mandatory! Also, girls don’t have
to go buy a big fancy new dress like at prom. If you don’t
want to go out shopping, church clothes are just fine!
We hope to see everyone out there on the dance floor
at GCHS on Jan. 27! All proceeds will go to the Senior
Class of 2011 to help them stage an amazing graduation.
Six GCHS debaters will head to New York to compete at a tournament at
Columbia University (from left): Bettymaya Foott, Erin Olschewski, Mike
Quigley, Mary Rice, Russell Minor, and Taylor Farnsworth.
Holiday assembly kicks off winter break
Grand County High School students
kicked off their two-week holiday break
with a school-wide assembly on Dec. 21.
Skits included a re-enactment of
“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”
(above left), with Reyce Knutson and
Brooklyn Richards pulling a drinkingand-texting while driving Santa (Matz
Indergard), who crashed into a lady
carrying gifts (Sarah Quigley). It was
part of the school’s ongoing “Don’t Drive
Stupid” campaign.
Matz and Reyce also appeared in a
Grinch-themed skit (above right), as did
the rest of the GCHS student government
(singing the finale “Welcome Christmas”
in photo below). Doing a lively hip-hop
performance were the Devilettes (including
Landen Vancil, Morgan Taylor, Mina
Frandsen, and Cassidy Gill, at left). Also
performing were the GCHS cheerleaders
(including Larissa Hatch, Shyla Briese,
and Bridget Larrabee, at right).
Senior class finishes painting
commons steps as ‘Pride Rock’
By Edye Baker
Upon their return from the holiday break, students at
GCHS may have noticed that the commons steps area
looked quite shiny, and were no longer surrounded by
bright orange caution cones. The Class of 2011’s senior
class project has now been completed!
This recent upgrade to our school has been a long,
drawn-out process. However, over the Christmas break,
it was finally completed thanks to the help of various
volunteers. The completion of this new “Spirit Rock” is
a huge first step in adding more of our red and white
school colors around the school building itself.
The new addition was donated by the Senior Class of
2011 and will start a new tradition of each senior class
hereafter, to sign their names in a designated area upon
the rock. The seniors hope this will spark a tradition
of giving something back to the school, prior to their
departure.
Table of Contents
News........................................................................................ 1, 2, 3
Features.........................................................................................3
Sports ...................................................................................... 4, 5
Opinion......................................................................................6, 7
Back Burner.................................................................................8
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NEWS
Student films featured at annual
Moab Film Festival Jan. 7-8
By Brooklyn Richards
What makes a great movie? Wyatt Brown, a senior at
GCHS, could tell you. He entered two short movies into
the 4th Annual “Get Reel in Moab” Film Festival held at
Moab’s Star Hall on Jan. 7-8, 2011 (go to www.filmmoab.
com to find out more). Also, freshman Garrett Brown,
Wyatt’s younger brother, also submitted a movie short
that was exhibited during the two-day festival.
On Friday night, Wyatt’s
first movie, “Being Awesome in
Reverse,” was shown. It was a
music video of cool things shown
in reverse and slow motion. Many
laughs came from the audience as
they watched teenage boys jump
of rocks and run around in slow
motion. The photo above shows a
frame from that movie, with two
boys tumbling up the hill on the
back lawn of the high school.
The following night Garrett’s
video was shown. Called “Battle
Senior Wyatt Brown
of the Bulge,” it was a short reenactment of a World War II battle.
After Garrett’s video, Wyatt’s second film to be shown
at the festival was one called “The Treasure Hunt.” It was
about two grandsons racing to find a large inheritance left
by their grandfather. “I filmed it very spontaneously,”
said Wyatt. “And it turned out very well.”
Both Wyatt and Garrett said they want to go into
the same field of work as they get older. “I want to be a
filmmaker and director,” informed Wyatt. “Garrett wants
to be an actor,” he added.
Wyatt said he was inspired to make movies because
he loved them. “I wanted to see how they were made,” he
said. “And it just turned into a hobby.”
When asked who could make movies, Wyatt said,
“Anyone can do it. It’s a fun and creative way to express
yourself.”
If you weren’t at the film festival and want to see these
students’ film work for yourself, visit their YouTube
channel at www.youtube.com/redboltproductions.
Wyatt said he is still working on films in his spare
time. “I want to submit a few to the school film festival in
the spring,” he said.
Art club raising money
for trip to L.A. museums
By Lauren Keogh
The GCHS art club is raising money for their planned
trip to Los Angeles on March 23-28. There, they will
sketch and take notes while enjoying the artwork stationed
in local L.A. museums.
Club members are working to earn money for this trip
that will enlighten students of life outside Utah. They have
been helping with concession stands for the high school
basketball games and wrestling matches. They have also
been taking after school art lessons to better prepare for
their experience in L.A.
Active members are also assisting art teacher Mrs.
Christa Green in the adult evening “stone setting” jewelry
making classes that are taking place Jan. 12, Jan. 19, and
Jan. 26. Each session starts at 7 p.m.
For adults, each class session cost is $20 if you want
to make a ring, and $30 for a pendant. There will also be
a kids’ craft corner for $5. All lessons will take place in
Room 107 of the new Technology Science and Art Center
building. Contact Mrs. Green for more information at
719-4853.
Art students collaborate on work
Quiz Bowls scheduled
GCHS is once again planning to compete in this year’s
Quiz Bowl competitions for students in grades 6-9. A
total of four one-day competition tournaments have been
scheduled by the Southeast Education Service Center.
GCHS took first place in both of the tournaments it
competed in last year, while Grand County Middle School
won the other one.
The first 2011 Quiz Bowl is scheduled for March 10
at the Carbon School District Office in Price. Then, on
March 29, the second Quiz Bowl will be held at Green
River High School in Green River.
GCHS will then host the third event the following week,
on April 6. As many as a dozen area schools are expected
to participate. The final event will be April 27 at Albert
Lyman Middle School in Blanding. All four tournaments
will begin at 10 a.m. and last until early afternoon.
SESC is also putting together a high school Quiz
Bowl for Southeastern Utah high schools interested in
participating. The high school tournaments would be open
to students in grades 10-12, with GCHS likely hosting one
of the two planned events.
Both tournaments will feature head-to-head
competitions between two four-member teams in a
game show type format, with a wide range of question
categories, including language arts, mathematics, social
studies, science, current events, and general knowledge.
Any GCHS students interested in being on either of
the two teams, which will include both varsity and JV
squads, please let adviser Jeff Richards know. The teams
will start practicing soon.
Those interested may find sample questions and other
helpful information at the following website links:
http://quizbowl.stanford.edu/archive/
http://www.naqt.com/samples/
http://www.qunlimited.com/practice.html
http://www.skillsusa.org/downloads/PDF/contests/
QuizBowl.pdf
FCCLA club staying busy
Students in Mr. Ryan Anderson’s advanced drawing
class recently created a collaborative mosaic drawing of
Michelangelo’s famous Pieta statue. A photo of the work
was copied and divided into square panels, which each
student then drew using different media, including pastels,
charcoal, pencil, and ink. It was then pieced together.
By Juniper Roman
The GCHS FCCLA club members have been busy
preparing for the area competition that will be held on
Feb.11 in Provo. The club is hoping to have a great turnout
this year, and are also hoping to have people qualify for
the state and/or national competitions. Numerous club
members have already been working on their projects that
they will be presenting.
Other upcoming FCCLA activities include an all-night
sew-a-thon on Feb. 4 and the Senior Citizens Ball on Feb.
5. If you are interested in participating or helping, contact
a member of the club or adviser Mrs. Deanna Mecham.
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NEWS & FEATURES
December Students of the Month
The GCHS faculty is pleased to
announce that the Students of the Month
for December 2010 are Edye Baker and
Spencer Smith.
Edye is a senior. Her parents are Stan
and Chris Baker.
Her favorite
classes
are
medical anatomy
and Spanish 3.
“We as humans
are
complex
creatures and I
enjoy learning
how our body
functions,” she
says,
adding,
“Spanish 3 is
interesting because it allows me to learn
about a different culture and how they
communicate.”
Edye’s most challenging class is AP
Calculus. “I have always struggled with
math, but it’s good to challenge yourself
in life because the results are more than
worth it,” she says.
Edye has been involved in various
activities throughout high school,
including tennis (three years), debate
(three years), and softball (two years).
She was named to the Academic All-State
and All-Region teams in tennis. Edye is
also a member of the National Honor
Society, the Tobacco Free Life club,
Recycling / Earth Club, the history club,
the Student Action Group. She has also
been a writer for the Devils’ Advocate
school newspaper, and currently serves
as co-editor in chief. She is the 2011
Sterling Scholar for GCHS in the Social
Science category.
Outside of school, Edye has been
involved in various community activities,
including the Chocolate Lovers Fling,
the Moab Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival,
the Elephant Revival benefit concert,
Canyonlands Half Marathon’s “The
Other Half,” Puttin’ On The Ritz, Moab
Music Festival, the tennis after-school
program, the Multi-Cultural Center, and
the Halloween Carnival.
After high school, Edye plans to
attend either Westminster College,
the University of Utah, or Utah
State University. Possible majors
include sociology, psychology, and
orthodontics.
Spencer is a junior. His parents are
Clifford and Elizabeth Smith.
Spencer says his favorite class
is calculus, because “it is fun and
challenging.”
He says his most challenging class
is chemistry, not because of the subject
matter, but because there are 43 students
in the classroom.
Spencer also plans to take collegelevel financial literacy during third
trimester this year, taking advantage of the
opportunity
to earn free
college credit
while still in
high school.
Spencer
has
been
involved with
the Red Devil
football team
for
three
years
and
track
for
two, letting in both sports. He is also a
member of the National Honor Society
and has participated in the JETS junior
engineering competition for the past
three years.
Spencer says GCHS would be a better
school if the students would display
more school spirit.
The Student of the Month program is
sponsored by the local Elks Lodge under
the direction of Frank Vaccaro. The high
school coordinator is Richard Jenkinson.
The students are also recognized by the
Rotary Club and Grand County School
District Board of Education.
The program was started by the
Elks to recognize students who were
outstanding in the areas of character,
leadership, service, citizenship and
scholastic performance.
Video game review: Paper Mario
By Jacob Hardin
Paper Mario is another of the many video
game classics I have for the Nintendo 64. Is
it a normal classic? No, actually. I spent 38
hours a long time ago, not realizing I would
do a report on it.
The game starts
off with the main
antagonist, Bowser.
Not just any Bowser
though. This Bowser
is paper! The game
takes place as a 3-D
world housing 2-D
(essentially
paper)
characters, such as
Merlar, or the Toads.
You even get a
Goomba to help you!
Anyway, that’s not the point. I will say
this, and this only about the problems of the
game, before we move on: There isn’t one.
As I write this column, I am fighting Paper
Bowser, except he is not just any Paper
Bowser. I left out one minor detail. His
real name is Giant Paper Bowser, and I will
tell you why. Kammy Koopa (you should
already know him.) makes a giant-ray-type
thing that giant-ifies him. This fight takes
place as two fights, really, one as Mario,
and one as Peach and the Star Kid. You’ll
have to figure out what
to do on your own, but
here’s a little hint:
Jump a lot!
On a different scale,
and I will assign
myself to a different
scale to each platform,
this one being a 1100 of being original,
I would say it’s a 95.
Yes, it’s on an original
platform, but the
Mario games are supposed to be handheld
games! It’s a pretty original game, even if
they don’t make them anymore. It’s kind
of like BattleTanx, except it’s turn-based,
and you don’t get to choose what kind of
players you have.
Five to vie for Miss GCHS at March 5 pageant
Five girls will compete in the firstever Miss GCHS “Give Back” pageant,
scheduled for the evening of March 5,
organizers said.
The five applicants invited to participate
are seniors Shyla Briese, Tia Bates, and
Ashlee Norman, and juniors Larissa Hatch
and Brooklyn Richards. Although 11th- and
12th-grade male students were also eligible
to apply for the event, no boys applied.
The competition categories include
written essay, pocket change fundraising,
evening wear, performance talent, verbal
question responses, and a service project
designed to “give back” to the community.
Contestants will be eligible to win
various prizes, including cash scholarships
and gift certificates to local businesses.
For more information about the
pageant and related activities, visit www.
reddevilboosters.webs.com or send an email to reddevil.boosters@gmail.com.
FFA organizing healthy lifestyle challenge
By Lynasa Nash
The Moab chapter of Future Farmers
of America (FFA) is holding a Healthy
Lifestyle Challenge that is open to all
Grand County School District employees
and their spouses.
It is a three-month challenge to stay
healthy and fit. The first official meeting
and weigh-in will be Monday, Jan. 24 at 3
p.m. in room 225 of the new TSAC tech
building. There is going to be a personal
trainer from the new South Town Gym to
help set realistic goals for everyone.
All participants have been asked to pay
$50 into the pot and at the end of the threemonth challenge the winner will receive 30
percent of the pot. Every Monday, there will
be another weigh-in, and every two weeks
there will be a class on healthy living or an
activity. FFA club members will monitor
everyone’s goals and progress.
Then, over the summer, the participants
will be asked to keep their weight off.
After returning to school next fall, there
will be one last weigh-in, and the person
who has kept the weight off and stayed
healthy will win the rest of the money.
The FFA is excited to take a step into
help making Moab a healthier community!
If interested in participating, or for
more information, please contact chapter
adviser Ms. Ashley Violett at 719-4854 or
violetta@grandschools.org.
‘Bieber Fever’ Junior Cheer event Jan. 22
Dozens of youngsters will be working
with the GCHS cheerleading squad to
practice for a halftime show Jan. 22, when
the Red Devil boys basketball team hosts
North Sevier beginning at 6 p.m.
The kids and cheerleaders began
practicing in the commons area after
school on Jan. 17. The halftime event
will have a “Bieber Fever” theme, with
musical selections based on songs by teen
pop star Justin Bieber. Participants will
each receive a T-shirt.
The fundraiser benefits the GCHS
cheerleaders, said coach Kammy Wells.
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SPORTS
Lady Devils win thrilling region basketball opener vs. South Sevier, 48-46
By Edye Baker
Shelby Dalton missed her first
chance to win the game for the Grand
County High School Lady Devils. Her
second opportunity, however, was
perfect.
Dalton, a senior center who scored
25 points to lead Grand, rebounded
her own shot and scored as the buzzer
sounded, lifting the Devils to a thrilling
48-46 win over South Sevier on
Saturday, Jan. 15, snapping a losing
streak to the Rams over the past few
seasons.
Both teams started the first quarter
aggressive and full of energy.
Each team opened the game with
determination, with the Devils taking a
19-14 lead in the first quarter.
Nikita Nelson led the Lady Devils
with 8 points after the first quarter.
The Rams tried to make a comeback
before half but ended the half with
the Lady Devils still on top by eight
points.
The Lady Rams came out strong in
the third quarter and scored 11 points
against Grand’s seven, to make the score
Shelby Dalton tips in her own missed shot as the
final buzzer sounds, giving Grand a 48-46 win.
38-34 for Grand at halftime.
The intensity rose with two
minutes to go in the game and
the teams traded leads. With two
seconds left the game was tied 4646.
Grand called a time-out to set
up the play. Grand started with
the ball under the basket, Nelson
lobbed to Dalton to get the quick
two-point shot.
The ball bounced off the rim,
right back to Dalton. Releasing the
ball right as the buzzer sounded,
Dalton swished the shot for the
Grand victory.
In addition to Dalton’s 25
points, Nelson added 12 points,
while Garrett scored seven.
Grand improved to 5-8 overall
with the victory. They’ll play
seven more region games over
the next four weeks, culminating
with a season-ending rematch at
South Sevier Feb. 12, after which
the 2A playoffs will begin. The
state tournament is Feb. 24-26 at
Richfield.
Red Devil wrestling season now in full swing
The GCHS wrestling season is now in full swing, with numerous Red Devils posting key wins in matches and invitational
tournaments. Pictured above left is freshman Jacob Francis executing a move prior to pinning his opponent during a home
duals match vs. San Juan on Jan. 5. At right is senior Ice Kesavadhana applying pressure to his San Juan opponent, whom he
also pinned in the first round. Despite those two individual victories, however, Grand narrowly lost the match in team points,
39-36. The Red Devil seniors are scheduled to be honored prior to their final home match, scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 19
against Monticello. The match was rescheduled and moved up from its original Jan. 26 date. After competing in the North
Sanpete Invitational in Mt. Pleasant Jan. 28-29, the Red Devils will compete in the 2A Divisionals at Richfield Feb. 4-5, with
the state tournament to follow. The Red Devils are hoping to place several contenders at state. Photos by Jeff Richards
Rachel Garrett (left) secures a jump ball with 2 seconds left in the game
and the score tied. Grand won the game on ensuing inbounds play.
Devilettes practicing for
region, state competitions
The GCHS drill team is practicing for upcoming performances
at the Region 15 competition in Richfield on Jan. 26 and at the
state competition at UVU in Orem on Feb. 5. Pictured above
are (back row, from left): Hailey Taylor-Johnson, Marissa
Trujillo, Kylie Larrabee, Emily Knowles. Front row: Morgan
Taylor, Landen Vancil, Mina Frandsen, and Cassidy Gill.
Not pictured: Justice Norton. Photo by Jeff Richards
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SPORTS
Red Devil boys open region hoops play with loss to No. 1 ranked South Sevier
After a successful preseason during
Against Pinnacle, the
which they won nine of 12 games,
Red Devils jumped out to a
the Red Devil boys basketball team
22-7 lead in the first quarter
opened their regular region schedule
and coasted to a 74-43
with a visit to South Sevier to face the
victory. A total of 12 Grand
undefeated Rams, the No. 1 ranked
players scored, including
team in the 2A classification.
three in double figures:
At South Sevier on Jan. 15, the Red
Green with 17, Hazlett
Devils opened up an early lead, leading
with 16, and Walker with
17-15 at the end of the first quarter.
10. Walker also recorded
South Sevier then outscored Grand 1611 rebounds and three
6 in the second quarter to lead by eight
steals.
at the half.
At Monument Valley on
The Rams then came out strong in
Jan. 8, Grand defeated the
the second half and pulled away for a
Cougars by the score of 6175-41 victory.
43. A total of 10 different
“We just couldn’t make any of our
players scored for the Red
shots,” said GCHS junior Zak Hazlett,
Devils, led by Hazlett with
who was held to five points.
19.
Senior guard Garrett Stephens led
The Red Devils (now
the Red Devils with 14 points, including
9-4 overall) have seven
three 3-pointers, while senior center
more region games on their
Garrison Green added nine points for
schedule, playing San Juan,
Grand.
Gunnison, and North Sevier
Earlier in the week, on Tuesday, Jan.
each twice (home and
11, the Red Devils defeated the Wayne
away), and South Sevier
Badgers 60-46 at Moab to conclude Kody Frank pulls up during first-half action vs. Wayne.
once more (at Moab in the
their preseason schedule. Hazlett led
season finale on Feb. 12).
Grand with 28 points and eight rebounds, while Green
Grand also has non-region home contests scheduled
added 17 points, eight rebounds, and six blocked shots.
against Monticello on Jan 29 and against Green River
Brett Walker contributed eight points and seven rebounds
on Feb. 1.
for Grand.
The 2A playoffs will take place in mid-February,
The preceding weekend, Grand defeated Pinnacle
with first-round play-in games at Snow College on Feb.
Academy in a blowout at Moab on Friday, Jan. 7, then
19, followed by the 2A state tournament at the Sevier
also won easily the next day at Monument Valley.
Valley Center in Richfield on Feb. 24-26.
Junior forward Zak Hazlett dishes the ball vs. Wayne on Jan. 11.
Page 6
OPINION
Ask the Devils Den
Dear Den: How do you deal with ALL these
Moab women? They are always mad at you for
something.
Dear Confused: So you are having woman trouble,
are you? That is inevitable. You see, relationships in
high school are confusing. Hormones make boys and
girls do things they can’t necessarily control. I am sure
these girls don’t mean to overreact or get angry -- that
is just how they come off. All that you have to do, is
apologize, even if you don’t know what you did or don’t
think what you did was wrong.
This should solve the anger and
get you back on good terms.
Dear Den: I need some help!
All these Muggles are driving
me and Ron insane. How will I
get these Muggles away? The
spells I use just don’t work.
Please help!
Dear Harry: Muggles, eh? The
spells aren’t working? I say, study
deeper. Maybe there are a few
spells you are missing that might just do the trick. I
know you and Ron are talented, but you can’t expect
good results if you don’t put in the effort. So give it a
shot.
Dear Den: How do I manage my stress when I
have a lot of homework?
Dear Stressed: I have been faced with large
amounts of stress in my day. The best way you can
manage your stress is to complete the tasks ahead of
you. First step, write down the tasks in your planner.
Second step, take a deep breath. You can work
a lot better when you are relaxed. Third step, start
somewhere. I would start by prioritizing my work and
figuring out which assignments will take the longest,
and work on them first. Fourth step, focus. Sit down
and start your work. Don’t let anything distract you.
This way, you will be able to accomplish more in less
time. As you complete each of your tasks, cross them
off in your planner and your stress will begin to melt
away.
Dear Den: How do I know if someone likes
me?
Dear Curious: Ah, the most asked question. The
truth is that everyone shows affection in different
ways. However, based on experience, I have a few
ways of knowing. If the person in question begins to
text message you more often, or makes an effort to
talk to you in person, they could possibly like you.
Also, if they tend to tease you more often than before,
it could indicate an increased interest in you. Also, if
they compliment you in front of their friends, or are
nicer to you than before, they could possibly like you.
As I said before, everyone shows their affection in
different ways. The best way to find out is just to be
straightforward and ask them.
Editor’s note: questions and answers are the work
of students and are not meant to represent the official
views of The Devils’ Advocate or of Grand County
High School. E-mail: gchs.advocate@gmail.com.
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Ask the Devils
by Lauren Keogh
What do you like to do in the snow?
“I like to jump
“ S n o w b a l l “Sled, burrow,
“Make
in it.”
fights.”
and push people angels!”
snow
“I like
sled.”
to
into it.”
Courtnie Gay
Freshman
Matt Beckham
Freshman
Cassie Lema
Sophomore
Brooke Sowell
Freshman
Trevin
Shumway
Junior
“I like to go
skiing whenever
I can.”
Taylor Flanders
Senior
Dimple by Macrae Olsen
It’s never too late to change and start making better decisions
So my fellow Devils, the other day I got a fantastic
idea from some amazing person and that would be
to tell you my classmates, friends, pretty much my
family that it’s never too late to
change, and you always can.
Don’t be afraid to because
there will always be someone
there for you, even if you leave
behind something its ok if you are
bettering yourself.
I myself am extremely guilty of
this I have definitely turned my life
around, and for the better without
a doubt. Like just a year ago, I was
doing all sorts of really bad things
and I was so unhappy. I’d always
try to find ways to make me happy,
yet they were all the wrong ways,
By Dexter
because at that time the right
ways were very unappealing and
I didn’t want to do that “lame stuff” like respecting
your parents, obeying they’re rules, going to church,
getting good grades, and just being good.
Which, looking back, just seems so ridiculous and
I wish I wouldn’t have pretty much wasted that part
of my life doing bad things, being grounded and
making life just harder than it needed to be. But
finally it occurred to me, “Hey, Dex, how about you
just start doing the right thing? Then maybe you’ll
be ungrounded and maybe, just maybe you’ll be
happier.”
I tried it out and it wasn’t easy and I did kind of
start hanging out with new people and I did feel
kind of guilty around these new people. But I just
kept trying till eventually there was a change in
me, I think wrestling really helped me, and same
with some new friends, and old friends going with
me. I think having some old friends start to change
with me really helped because then I wasn’t going
through it alone, and that is just a winwin situation.
And when I did these things, wow,
it worked! Life really did get better! I
did great in school, which meant not
being grounded, and I felt better about
myself. I also literally was healthier
and in better shape, which you can’t
complain about.
Also, I had a good relationship with
the family again which is really nice.
I think when you’re disconnected
from your family (such as parents,
guardians, and grandparents, pretty
much whoever takes care of you) you
Sheets
really can’t be happy because they are
the ones that are really there for you
and really love you, and without that foundation your
kinda fudged and it’s hard to not be depressed.
Most importantly, doing the right thing made me
happy, even though I go through rough stuff, and I
may seem down at times, I can still always think of
where I am and be at peace, which I think is what we
all want as humans anyways.
So in conclusion, fellas, don’t think its lame to be
good, and to make good decisions. Don’t think that
you’re not good enough to hang out with the super
smart kids, or the goody-goodies, because they are
some of the nicest people you’ll meet.
Just try it out there’s really nothing to lose, because
when you do those things, you really will be happy,
and what’s better than that?
Until next time -- Dex Wayne
Dex Wayne’s
Insights
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EDITORIAL
Mass shooting targeting Congresswoman in Tucson, Ariz. raises questions, controversy
It was Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, and U.S. 63-year-old federal judge John Roll; 79-year-old that Loughner’s political views had been fueled by
Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) and a Phyllis Schneck; 76-year-old Dorwan Stoddard; extremist rhetoric, and other sources have shown
group of her constituents were gathered
and 30-year-old Gabe Zimmerman.
that Loughner has had a dubious state of mental
outside of a Safeway store in Tucson,
Thirteen other people were injured health for quite some time, leading many to believe
Ariz., for an event called “Congress On
from the shots, while a fourteenth was that Loughner’s questionable mental health, not
Your Corner” where any member of
deemed to have not been injured by just his radical political views, drove him to the
the community could come to meet the
the gunfire. Rep. Giffords’ condition shooting.
representative one-on-one and ask her
when she was admitted to the
The attack has raised all sorts of controversy
any question they liked and to voice their
hospital was critical: the bullet had regarding gun laws—in fact, the Tucson Gun Show
concerns and discuss pertinent issues.
entered and passed fully through the came under heavy fire because of its decision to
Rep. Giffords had set up a table outside
left hemisphere of her brain,
continue the festival in light
of the supermarket, and a crowd of about
thankfully missing the midline,
of the shooting—as well as
20 or 30 people had gathered around her.
which would have almost
theories about what political
At 10:10 a.m., about 10 minutes after the
certainly resulted in death or
events may have contributed
event started, a 22-year-old man walked
at least extreme functional
to the shooting. One of the
out of the crowd, raised a concealed pistol
disabilities upon recovery.
most notable was Sarah Palin
News analysis
from under his clothing and shot Giffords
After surgery, Rep. Giffords
stating that the media should
in the head. He then immediately turned
was placed in a chemicallynot be starting a “blood libel”
and opinion
and fired with apparent randomness into
induced coma to allow her brain
against her as the possible
by Mary Rice to rest, and thus far is showing
the crowd, shooting 18 other people.
cause of the attack, a comment
At this point, the gunman’s ammunition
good signs for recovery. The
deemed by many to be highly
ran out and he stopped to reload. However, he other victims who were injured in the attack
inappropriate with a Jewish
dropped the clip on the ground, where an unwounded are showing good signs for recovery as
congresswoman fighting for
bystander named Patricia Maisch grabbed it. While well, although the psychological damage
her life.
the gunman was distracted, another bystander from the attack will be profound and long- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
In this writer’s opinion, the
struck him over the back of the head with a folding lasting.
whole
situation is disgusting.
(photo from giffords.house.gov)
chair, and 74-year old retired colonel Bill Badgers,
The alleged gunman was later revealed
A nine-year-old girl and five
himself one of the injured, tackled the gunman. to be Jared Lee Loughner, a dropout of Mountain others are dead, fourteen others are injured and
911 was called immediately, and while waiting for View High School in Tuscon, who was reported by we are already pointing fingers at one another.
help to arrive, Gifford’s intern Daniel Hernández Jr. many to have had behavioral problems following a
It is at times like this that we should not attempt
applied pressure to the wound on Gifford’s head drastic personality change sometime around 2006. to look for blame, but instead to make every effort
and made every effort to ensure she did not choke
After the shooting, Loughner was immediately to ensure such a tragedy does not occur again and
on her own blood.
taken into custody, but so far has remained to help the victims of the attack heal and recover.
Six people were killed in the shooting: 9-year- uncooperative and has invoked his right to remain Perhaps if we all do this, then senseless tragedies
old Christina Green; 76-year-old Dorothy Morris; silent. However, investigations have uncovered like the one in Tucson will not occur again.
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BACK BURNER
HOROSCOPES
Aries (March 21 - April 20) Do your best and
don’t be depressed.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21) A monster is living
in your closet and eating your socks!
Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Don’t let your evil
twin ruin Valentines Day!
Cancer (June 22 - July 23) Ask a beautiful
person to the Senior Snowball dance.
Leo (July 24 - Aug. 22) Let your inner lion
rawr.
Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Don’t wear fuzzy
hats. They’ll make your hair frizzy.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Be happy for midterm conferences.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Be careful with
your light sabers -- they could poke your eye out!
Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Be careful of
stairs -- they could trip you up!
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) You have the
urge to paint your room green -- do it!
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Make a sno-cone
out of snow and eat it before it melts.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20) Beware of cheese
puffs -- they might come back to haunt you.
Note: if you don’t like any of the above horoscopes
or don’t think they apply to you, feel free to use
the following instead, an extra horoscope sign that
hasn’t been used since ancient times -- Ophiuchus
is the serpent-bearer, after the Egyptian pharaoh
Imhotep, along with his supposed character traits:
Ophiuchus (Nov. 30 - Dec. 17) Many people
are envious or jealous of you. You
are a seeker of
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of bright-colored clothes. Stay outrageous, but try
to keep things under control!
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Top 10 Things the Editors Love
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10. Party Hats
9. Confetti
8. Starting Over
7. New Goals
6. Staying Up Insanely Late
5. Graduate This Year!
4. Party!
3. Nearly Halfway Done with School
2. Resolutions
1. New Year’s Kisses
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