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is what qualified Stevens for the cov- eted announcer title. What’s Inside SAHS Debate Students “The atmosphere is great, there are always people helping each other by International Head to Florida watching them perform and giving women’s day feedback. Coach [Brandon] Johnson definitely influences that,” said soph- omore Ian Todd on the overall team environment. Captain of the Radio event, Todd loves competing and performing ra- dio simulated speeches during the Radio event, and performing two per- son speeches with Sloane Sieber, 10, in the Duo category. Another aspect All over the world, International of the team Todd enjoys is the level of Women’s Day is celebrated on March individual responsibility required. 8th, honoring all women. Women in “Both coaches do well at teaching History teacher, Chris VanCauteren us how to do our events, but they give shares the importance of the day. us the responsibility of finding them, Weeks before March 8th, VanCau- and memorizing or writing them,” ex- teren held Rosie the Riveter Day, plained Todd. celebrating women’s role in WWII. Coaches for the team are Patrick Read more about what the day Leahy, English teacher, and Brandon Johnson, AVID and history teacher. means on page 2. Johnson, SAHS speech and debate representing Sahs in alumni and fourth year coach, is australia known by the student body for his en- Keith Stevens, 12, Susie Montes, 12, Pippa Richardson, 10, and Andrew Nord, 12 qualified for speech and debate thusiastic and relentless approach in nationals and will be traveling to Lauderdale, Florida in June. regards to recruiting for the program. “Anyone who enjoys politics, cur- to the 22nd. ize its real significance. rent events or international relations Along with those students, Kayla In each of the 12-14 competitions would immediately have a head start By Faith DeVyldere Jones, 11, Natalie Chilcote, 11, Rosa- per year, participants are asked to when it comes to debate. It is crucial Reporter rio Lule, 12, Lilly Broughton, 10, Lo- step out of their comfort zone and to be aware of what is happening all gan Nord, 11, Isaac Hull, 12, Andrew partake in impactful discussions. In over the world if you want to be com- Four inspiring SAHS student and Nord, 12, Madison Hill, 11, Elyse Pe- turn, they are faced with invaluable petitive against the best teams in the their advisor are on their way to Dis- ter, 9, and Jacobi Fisher, 12, each qual- experiences and opportunities, such state,” Johnson expressed how inter- When junior Draven True received ney World. On March 17th and 18th, ified to compete at the state tourna- as the school’s morning announcer. est in world events automatically sets a letter from his track and field Andrew Nord, 12, Keith Stevens, ment on April 19th through the 21st. Stevens, the current morning an- students up for success. coach, Justin GaVette suggesting he 12, Pippa Richardson, 10, and Susie More than 30 actively competing stu- nouncer is infamously known for us- participate in the Down and Under Montes, 12, qualified to compete in dents are part of SAHS’s speech and ing the “Goooooood morning, South Continue Reading on Page 6: Sports Tournament in Australia, he the national speech and debate tour- debate team. And although many stu- Albany” catchphrase at the beginning SAHS Debate Students Head to applied and was selected to attend. nament which will be held in in Fort dents and faculty members are aware of his announcements. The involve- Florida Draven shares how he feels about Lauderdale, Florida from June 17th of the ever-growing activity, few real- ment as a speech and debate member going to the tournament and more on page 5. need my coffee to function for the Day in the life: day,” mentioned Tomaz as the thing Festival Athlete of the Issue : she considers a morning essential. Isaac southwick Accompanying her coffee, she has spirit at Melissa tomaz either gluten free toast, waffles or oatmeal. Tomaz does not have any sahs morning activities because she feels By Amanjot Sidhu that she needs to be really awake. Though she has tried it in the past, Reporter it has not made it into her morning Around the world, there is seem- routine. ingly, always an amazing festival go- After departing from her house ing on, whether it is a celebration of and arriving at school, she said the culture, music, food, art or a mix of first person she sees is Pam Bethards, it all. People love to celebrate, and Senior ASP president, leadership transition specialist. When Bethards when it comes to a festival, it has to student and player for South Albany is not at school (Tuesdays and Thurs- offer something for everyone. Simi- High School’s football, basketball, days), Tomaz mentioned that she larly, South Albany High School has and baseball team is this issue’s Ath- does not have much contact with students from diverse cultures, who lete of the Issue. He talks about what other staff members unless they come love to celebrate various occasions being an athlete means to him and to her. with contentment and good spirits. more on page 5. “It’s a bit lonely sometimes adults “Every culture is unique. Beauti- wise, but I have wonderful students ful, I would say. The dresses, food, Why i walked out who are always around so there is dances and each person from a never a dull moment,” she said. culture have something special in why i walked out Melissa Tomaz completes her work at her desk, greeting each student she “I login to all my work programs them,” said Marlin Perez, freshman. encounters everyday with a smile. [such as Odyssey, Pinnacle, and SAHS serves over 1300 stu- email] for the day, grab my radio and dents and many of them come from different cultures and By Ramon Hernandez and have him take over,” said Tomaz. head into the commons for supervi- Ever so often does Tomaz purchase sion,” described Tomaz. celebrate diverse occasions. Editor-in-Chief gems, the in-game currency used for “Some mornings I pull grades for all “Being with family is the best part The sound of an alarm wakes her upgrades, but when she does, it is my junior/senior seminar students,” about these events,” said Perez. Photo courtesy to Emily Balck up as the time reads 5:35 a.m; during during a promotion or sale she said. she added. Not only at home, but students and the weekday as Melissa Tomaz, three- When she finishes her daily check, Tomaz’s role is to help students and teachers also celebrate different oc- South Albany High School hosted year staff member at South Albany she moves on to Facebook, to wake to try to keep them on track. Some casions on campus as well. SAHS re- a walk out in the school’s commons High School sleeps in on the week- her up she described. The first thing students in junior/senior seminar do cently celebrated International Week on March 14th for students want- ends waking up at 7:30 a.m. Imme- she does after she gets out of bed is not need her help, though she still ac- from March 12 to March 16, pre- ing to protest against gun violence. diately after she wakes herself up, she wake up her son Knighten Tomaz, knowledges their hard word she said. sented by the school’s International In the image, senior Emily Balck reaches for her phone and launches sophomore, for school and then She appreciates when students check club. Students sold German sausages took a picture of the students who Clash of Clans, the mobile strategy showers. in with her each week. (bratwursts), Mexican bread and participated. Sentry staff member video game. “I have to take a shower every Faith DeVyldere, 10, shares why she “I don’t like to raid people. I like to morning to wake up for the day,” said Continue Reading on Page 6: Continue Reading on Page 7: participated in the national walk out build my base up, but sometimes peo- Tomaz. Day in the Life: Melissa Tomaz Festival Spirit at SAHS on page 7. ple raid me; I hand it to my husband “Anyone who knows me knows I

Page 1-2: News / Page 3: Lifestyle / Page 4: Culture & Entertainment / Page 5: Sports and Activities / Page 6-7: Student Community Life / Page 8: Rebels Speak Out Facebook.com/TheSAHSSentry - Twitter.com/TheSAHSSentry - [email protected] The Sentry March 2018 News Page 2 portant female in their subject area, it would be a great start. I am of the International belief that small actions can have a Bollywood lasting effect.” Women’s Day The Women in History class also diva passed celebrated another day dedicated to women, VanCauteren said, “Several weeks ago, we celebrated Rosie the away in dubai Riveter Day. It was a celebration of suspicious, it would have been come the role of women during WWII. I By Amanjot Sidhu out by now,” said Raveesh Kumar, the gave each each student, in my Women Reporter spokesperson of Ministry Of External in History class, a Rosie the Riveter/ Affairs of India. We Can Do It poster.” South Albany High School recently The chairman of the Reliance Infra- Women in History will continue in organized the Sadie Hawkins dance structure, Anil Ambani, in a mov- the years after his retirement, Van- based on ‘A Night In Bollywood’. ing gesture sent his private aircraft Cauteren said, “It is my assumption There were posters all around the in which Kapoor’s body was brought that the class will continue. It is being campus advertising the dance. In back to Mumbai. offered for the fall of 2018. Curricu- between, the excitement for the Bol- “I knocked on the door several lum and materials that I have used lywood theme, Bollywood film indus- times. No response. I forced it open over the past few years will be avail- try mourned for sudden demise of a and I found a motionless body in the able for the incoming teacher.” actress, Sridevi Ayyappan Kapoor. bathtub full of water,” said Kapoor. To advocate gender equality this Veteran Bollywood actor, Kapoor “My only concern at this time is to year, the hashtag “#PressforProgress” passed away at the age of 54 in Dubai, protect my daughters and find a way was made to support gender equal- United Arab Emirates on February to move forward without Sri. She was Women in History teacher, Chris VanCauteren hangs up Rosie the Riveter ity. In recent months, many women 24, 2018 while attending her nephew, our life, our strength and the reason posters in this classroom, room 134, in celebration of Rosie the Riveter Day. have started demanding to be paid as Mohit Marwah’s wedding. Only after we always smiled. We love her beyond much as men. According to aauw.org, an hour after the wedding, Sridevi measure,” the producer added. By Courtney Sanders they now have, the ones other women there is a wage gender gap difference was found dead in her hotel room. “Death is really interesting thing to Reporter have fought for. This day is very in- in Oregon. If a man gets paid $50,676 Born on August 13, 1963 in Siv- talk about because there are so many spiring for people of all genders, not for a job, a women doing the same job akasi, India, Kapoor was a legend- points of view on the topic,” said Tif- On March 8th, International Wom- just girls. This is because it proves would make $40,193. This has been ary actress in late 70’s and early 80’s. fany Turkenkopf, english teacher at en’s Day was celebrated widely among how much the world has changed an ongoing problem in society. And The female superstar starred in over SAHS. It is hard for Kapoor family the world. Why celebrate women on since then. women not being paid enough is just 300 films throughout her lifetime. to react or saying anything about the this day? South Albany High School has a the tip of the iceberg. She was awarded with over 40 awards issue as they lost an important art of In 1909, on February 28th, the first class called Women in History. Retir- Other hashtags have been made to and honors including two Filmfare their family. Women’s Day was celebrated in the ing veteran teacher Chris VanCau- support women’s causes: “#Metoo” Awards, three Filmfare Awards South “If someone is in pain or suffering United States. Women’s day honors teren currently teaches this course, so was made to show that women who and the Padma Shri award, the coun- somehow before they die, it is a re- the women who held a strike and who is going to teach this important have been sexually harassed are not try’s fourth highest civilian accolade. lease for them to pass. They aren't in protest for better working conditions. class in the future? The school should alone. Kapoor made her first debut in the pain any longer and they are able to This day was made to celebrate the keep this class going and offer many This then produced another hashtag film industry at the age of four and finally rest. The part about death that social, cultural and political achieve- other classes that are similar. to expose men in the entertainment was seen in her first adult role at the is hard, is what is left behind; the peo- ments women have made through VanCauteren said, “From my per- world for taking advantage of many age of 13. She made her first debut in ple and memories you've left. I think the years, according to internation- spective, International Women's Day women and even men. This hashtag is Bollywood in 1979, starring in drama that the hardest deaths to deal with alwomensday.com. Work conditions has a twofold purpose. The first goal labeled “#Timesup.” film Solva Sawan. Though the film did are when people are taken suddenly,” for women in the last century were is to celebrate the achievements of Women’s rights and justice still have not grab much attention, the actress Turkenkopf added. harsh. This was because they didn’t women. Secondly, it is to draw atten- a very far way to go. We have a long came into consideration after the pro- The star actress’ funeral was held have to pay women to work. tion to issues and discrimination that time to go in society to make sure duction of Himmatwala in 1983. on February 28, four days after her Kaylee Sufficool, sophomore, said, women face every day.” women are treated equal and are not The Bollywood icon was married death. The Kapoor family and promi- “I don’t know anything about Inter- When asked how the school can taken advantage of at their workplac- to a popular film producer, Boney nent Bollywood figures were present national Women’s Day.” This proves to respect women on this day, Van- es. The community can take action to Kapoor and they had two daughters to offer condolences and support for how poorly educated today’s high Cauteren said, “It would be great to by treating each other equally. Albany Jhanvi, 21 and Khushi Kapoor.17. Jhanvi and Khushi. Arjun Kapoor, schoolers are. focus on the many accomplishment is a small town, but it is small towns According to Times Of India, her Kapoor’s step son, also rushed to Today’s girls need to be educated of women. If each instructor could that can help the world become a bet- elder daughter, Jhanvi is currently Mumbai to be with his father and sis- about this day, to celebrate the rights discuss the contributions of an im- ter place. shooting for her debut film and could ters. not go to Dubai with her mother and It was reported that Arjun Kapoor sister. Kapoor was an ideal mother and Sridevi have strained relations. Now taking and loved her daughters beyond Arjun has often gone on record to words, in accordance with Times Of state that Sridevi is not his mother applications for the India. and Janhvi is not his real sister to be 2018/19 school year! She took a break from her acting able to comment on them. However, The Sentry career after her elder daughter was in an interview with Deccan Chron- South Albany High School Student Newspaper born. However, she made a comeback icle, Arjun stated, “I respect anybody Develop communication and in 2012 with the comedy-drama film in my father's life the same way be- · Strengthen your writing and leadership skills and how to English-Vinglish, which was awarded cause he would expect me to do that. with multiple honors later in the year. So I respect her and don't wish ill to- interviewing skills  work in a team! The movie portrayed a tradition- wards anyone. That's how I follow.” · Learn how to be a reporter minded Indian housewife (Sridevi) Kapoor’s last film was Mom and she Great for college, who enrolls in an accelerated English- was very excited to see her daughter · Learn photography skills scholarship, and job language course after she finds herself on screen soon. According to CNN unable to place a simple order in an News, Jhanvi Kapoor has returned to · Learn how to use Adobe applications! American restaurant. shoot for her film. She recently cel- Indesign and Photoshop CS5  The Dubai authorities determined ebrated her twenty-first birthday in  that she had accidentally drowned in an orphanage, saying, “I will always Requirement: her hotel bathtub, reported Zee News miss my mom. She was a very impor- Have taken a semester of journalism and earning a C or above grade. on February 24, 2018. However, there tant part of our lives. I hope to spread Contatct Ms. Farver (Room 306) or your counselor! were rumors that Kapoor was mur- the positivity that she has always sur- dered. “Had there been something rounded me with.”

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…Katie Gisler hears the words ‘last’ tree Comic Strip Created By Samantha Chavarria The Sentry March 2018 Lifestyle Page 3 My faith with god Love, simon lasting life.” that everything is in God’s hands, but To me, this verse is incredibly there really is nothing else to put all humbling as it reminds me that God that hope we have in. sacrificed His son to die for me and Prayer contributes to a lot of the review everyone else in this world. It also hope and faith that I have. At school      shows me the acceptance God has for knowing that God is always with me those who believe in Him so that we has helped me when I get stressed out can come live with Him after we die, or worried about things. I try to have which is such a blessing to me. God be the one I turn to first when I      This promise God gives to His fol- am worried about something. lowers is a great example of how lov- Throughout the school day at South been contacting an anonymous char- ing God is. Albany High School, I strive to pray acter named Blue. He first saw a post Think about this: a father gave a for people I see day to day. Praying by Blue on the Tumblr talking about sinful world his only son to die for brings a sense of peace to me as it is his experience being gay, and so Si- the people of that world so that they amazing to know that God listens and mon decided to contact him. By Daisy Hooley might live eternally and learn to love watches over each of us. Sometimes For weeks they have been emailing Reporter God with all their hearts. Everyone being at school can be very hard and back and forth, sharing stories and sins and no one is perfect, but God discouraging the best thing I can do jokes without ever exposing their real will forgive those who come to him in those times is to pray and ask God identities;until Simon makes the mis- Faith or belief in something is of- and just ask. for guidance and peace. take of leaving his internet browser ten avoided by people; not everyone Trusting God with all my heart is Sometimes praying can be hard open on a school computer he was strives to have a stronghold in some- something I can definitely grow in; I even when it is very peace giving, but using. This is when the blackmailing thing that could change their life. do trust God, but every human will knowing that it is great for my soul begins. Some would rather go along life with- have doubt, fear, and worry in their and helpful in my relationship with Martin, played by Logan Miller, is a out worrying about that stuff. Also, life. That doesn’t mean God loves me Jesus is why I continue to do it. By Rose Howard character with an interest in Simon's many have never heard of having any less. Having His son in my heart Standing up for what I believe has friend Abby. He just so happened to faith in Jesus or choose to believe in is all God sees as Jesus covers my sins never been all that hard because I Reporter read the emails from Blue. Without something else. I, on the other hand, as he did on the cross many years ago. know I have God on my side. Released on the sixteenth of March, going into too much detail, Martin chose to believe in Jesus. All of us can receive His forgiveness Isaiah 41:10 says, “Fear not, for I am Love, Simon (directed by Greg Ber- begins to blackmail Simon, without I’ve learned many Bible stories like no matter what we have done. I know with you; be not dismayed, for I am lanti.) has been a long awaited cin- ever admitting to this treachery. And Jonah and the Whale, Noah’s Ark, this because I am one who has been your God; I will strengthen you, I will ematic motion picture. Based off the so insues the moral conflict. and of Adam and Eve. I believe those forgiven. Receiving God’s forgiveness help you, I will uphold you with my book Simon vs. The Homosapien Martin wants to date Abby, and Si- stories are completely true and real is the best thing that could ever hap- righteous right hand.” Agenda, written by Becki Albertalli. mon wants his secret to stay secret. history. My family has helped me to pen to me, going through life mess- Standing up for what I believe has The leading main character Simon More importantly, he wants to make realize that Jesus loves me; I have a ing up is hard and can place a sense never been all that hard because I Spier, portrayed by Nick Robin- sure Blue isn’t scared away. Being the relationship with him which means I of guilt in me, but when I ask God for know I have God on my side. Just like son, overcomes a series of obstacles awkward nerd that Martin happens will be with him after I die. forgiveness, I am forgiven. Then again what this verse says. To me, this verse throughout the movie relating to his to be, which I unfortunately iden- I know that to live eternally we must I will mess up continuously but God has a great meaning as it reminds sexual orientation. tify with, Simon struggles to fulfill his accept Jesus to live in us. I believe this never ceases to forgive even in the me to not be afraid because God will Pippa Richardson, sophomore, read wishes in getting Abby to date him. is very important. darkest times of life. always help me and hold me up. Al- Simon vs. The Homosapien Agenda Along with this, Simon's friend, Nick According to John 3:16, “For God so I have had a relationship with Jesus though I am afraid of things at times before watching the film adaptation. who was played by Jorge Lendeborg loved the world that He gave His only as long as I can remember. No, it’s not I can remember the promise given in “I saw the preview for the movie Jr. has a crush on Abby who was begotten son that whosoever believes the strongest relationship, but I am this verse, and allow the words spo- back in November, and found out it played by Alexandra Shipp, and his in Him shall not perish but have ever- growing. Yes, it can be hard to trust ken to calm me in times of fear. was a book. I just had to read it be- friend Leah who was played by Kath- cause the movie looked so good,” erine Langford has a crush on Nick. how high schoolers do stated Richardson. Simon decides to bring Martin along Fan of the novel, Hailey Nicholson, to every social gathering, all with the sophomore, also saw a trailer. intentions of attempting to piece to- spring cleaning “I have really high expectations gether clues within Blue’s emails to for the movie, since the book was so discover his identity. Although for Hines, her idea of Hines added “as I think about ‘self good. It was so realistic and showed All is fine,until one day at a football By Merideth Sprinkel spring cleaning is untraditional, “I spring cleaning’ I could begin by what people go through,”said Nichol- game, Martin makes his big move. In could start by cleaning up my friends cleaning up who i am friends with.” son. Reporter front of the entire school. Not that that aren't good for me. And honestly Cleaning up one’s friends, does not After watching the movie, Nichol- you all didn’t see this coming, but I could clean up my life because it's mean physically washing them, it son felt that much of her expectations his attempt crashes and burns, and Do high schoolers do spring clean- a mess.” is a reference to leaving bad friends had been met. in front of the entire school. With his ing? Most teenages can agree that Freshman Kairi Meek is more of a behind and making the best choices. “It was really good. The only thing ego destroyed he runs home to take cleaning, in general, is not fun at any- traditional spring cleaner; she said, Cleaning means to make something I would’ve changed was the fact that out his feelings on Simon's email, and time. It is a topic most people try to “My family is crazy about on spring look better, make it nicer. Simon wasn’t blonde,” commented so posts a relatively inappropriate avoid and ignore. Spring cleaning can cleaning. We move everything out of Meek agreed.“I could also clean up Nicholson. message on Tumblr exposing Simon's be done in many ways. a room, clean it, and put it all back my friends, I could ‘throw away’ bad For any who plan on watching the secret. Sophomore Aolani Hines said, and for all the rooms in our house. friends,” said Meek. “Also I'd like to movie: this next section will be full of “Spring cleaning doesn't mean much We usually take a whole weekend to clean up the bad language I hear, I spoilers. As I mentioned Simon Spier, Continue Reading on Page 7: to my family, we clean all the time, do spring cleaning.” could give people Tide Pods to clean a teenager in the book, has a big se- Love, Simon Review but in my own life I could do some In a high schoolers life, there seems up their language,”she jokingly sug- cret; he’s gay. Nobody knows of this, cleaning.” to be a lot that they can “clean up.” gested. not his friends or family, but he has

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WHAT WE Shape of Water   review TAKE WITH US      The film is captivating, endearing and Richard Strickland (Michael Shan- than the film that everyone is raving one of my most cherished childhood non) is not having it and is furious to about, and frankly enough overrated. memories. find out who stole the creature (con- Though Shape of Water was not the Miyazaki’s films never fail to leave vinced that it may have gotten into film I was rooting for during awards me in tears or, at least, with a re- the wrong hands, a.k.a the Russians). night (March 4, 2018), I could see freshed sense of self. His characters Through the whole film, we follow his why it took home so many awards inspire me to keep an open mind and character and the journey he takes to (four in total, including Best Direc- to continue to look for new opportu- finding it. tor, Best Original Music, Best Pro- nities to grow. The story, simple and easy to digest, duction Design, and Best Picture) ). In “Spirited Away,” Chihiro, a young though initially I wasn’t a big fan of Up against Call Me By Your Name girl who’s the heroine of the film, is it, became one that kept me intrigued. (Luca Guadagnino), Darkness Hour compelled to grow when she finds Part of it contributing to Elisa’s char- (Joe Wright), Dunkirk (Christopher herself alone, facing dangers in an acter and her inquisitive personal- Nolan), Lady Bird (Greta Gerwig), unknown world. She steps out of her ity. Hawkins said so much about Phantom Thread (Paul Thomas An- By Madeline Helenihi comfort zone by confronting fright- By Ramon Hernandez her character, more than the others derson), The Post (Steven Spielberg), Columnist ful strangers, navigating unfamiliar Editor-in-Chief I felt, through her acting, and ironi- and Three Billboards Outside Ebb- terrain, and sacrificing herself for cally said nothing, for the most part ing, Missouri (Martin McDonagh). Many of us have a favorite object her loved ones. In this film, Miyazaki It was the beginning of the fall when at least. Receiving a nomination is a great from our childhood. A much-loved teaches us that we can be our own I first came across the mention of The other talent help contrib- achievement for this films, winning blanket is a classic example, but it hero and grow as an individual from Guillermo del Toro’s Shape of Water. I ute to the pleasant performances, the most prestigious award for the could be almost anything that was not being afraid of the unknown. Per- was amazed, if anything, after hearing though the best thing the film did, night can shape a director’s career, or well-loved, comforting and constant. sonally, I know I will be faced with the plot for the film. On paper, a sea and proved so by winning an Oscar for del Toro, fix it from his previous It might be a toy car, a stuffed animal this challenge many times in the com- monster and human romance seems for Best Picture was everything visual blockbuster flops. or a favorite book or film. ing years of adulthood. ridiculous, but on the big screen, it the film had to offer. The set design The film is so intriguing I wanted As we grow, we may gradually, Many films that feature relationships makes the most perfect sense, or at was as if every object was placed by a to follow each characters next move. naturally lose interest in it. Or, we tend to focus on the romantic aspects least it doesn’t seem as ridiculous. different person, so elegantly placed, In the two hours, I grew an interest might deliberately set it aside be- of said relationships. Miyazaki does Six months later, thirteen Academy at least enough for me to appreciate for Elisa and the creature’s romance. cause it doesn’t fit with the image of an excellent job of showing the au- Awards nominations-- including Best it. The costume design team did a When both the main characters have adulthood we have in mind. We sort dience that relationships have to do Picture --and a lot of putting this film wonderful job creating attire that re- no lines, there is not much to work through our childhood objects and with much more than just romance off for later, I finally changed my view minded me of the time period, and with other than their performances. choose which to put in a box to be left and falling in love. on the movie’s plot. Set during Amer- most importantly, the creature’s ex- But these kinds of movies set a new behind. In “Castle in the Sky,” Pazu and Shee- ica’s Cold War era, in a *top secret* treme detail. Its build was so detailed, experience for movie goers. Through- However, when examined, some ta join forces to defend each other on government laboratory/ testing facil- it made me believe that it was real. out the film, if you don’t get an awe for may reveal new levels of depth, mean- their journey to Laputa, the mystical ity in which various of experiments The way del Toro captures each scene, their relationship right away, you will ing, and interest. We may be con- floating city in the sky. They help one are being taken place, Elisa Esposito so effortlessly satisfying, reminds the get it towards the end. I don’t think vinced that the object we loved as a another succeed and achieve their (Sally Hawkins), a mute janitorial audience why it was awarded Best del Toro was trying to accomplish child will be just as loved as an adult. goals without a focus on falling in worker at the laboratory discovers Picture, or hints to being a future BP the approval from the audience on These are the objects we bring with us love. Deep, personal bonds were cre- one of the government’s experiment, contestant. the interspecies romance, but rather when we leave childhood behind. ated by protecting and trusting each a sea creature (portrayed by Doug Unlike other Academy Award present a story of love for well being For me, the collected work of Hayao other. The idea that platonic relation- Jones) from the Amazon. nominations, choosing which film of this creature and a forlorn woman. Miyazaki is that object. I watched ships can be just as gratifying and ful- After developing empathy for the is awarded best picture is different. If Shape of Water accomplishes any- these films growing up, over and over filling as the romantic variety is both creature, Elisa, alongside her ap- Since 2009, the Academy has been thing other than its uncanny story- again. In fact, “Spirited Away” may be inspiring and comforting. Knowing prehensive co-worker/ friend Zelda using an instant-runoff voting sys- line, it’s the achievement in reaching the very first film in my memory. Mi- that not every relationship is neces- Fuller (Octavia Spencer) and reclu- tem, one that ranks/eliminates the all the qualifications for Best Picture yazaki has a gift for unique creations. sarily freighted with romantic bag- sive neighbor/ friend Giles (Richard candidates rather than picking one this year. Shape of Water is a allur- Each one is surprising, touching, ex- gage is a serious relief. Jenkins) help free it to safety, or the by popular vote. This process is used ing film that does not deserved to citing, or provocative in its own way. Some of the themes presented in next thing to safety, Elisa’s apartment. to produce a better outcome for the be overlooked, and for that reason, I Miyazaki is not the typical children’s Miyazaki’s films are not those we The main antagonist of the story, film that deserves the win, rather would rate it a four and half stars. story teller. He doesn’t shy away from might expect to appear in children’s conflict, loss or danger. That said, films. In “Princess Mononoke,” prince many parts of his films are light- Ashitaka intervenes in the battle be- hearted, or even silly. His heroes tween nature and the creeping indus- come from both everyday life and trialization of man. He encounters the realms of myth. His films are not San (otherwise known as Princess predictable. It’s nearly impossible to Mononoke), a mysterious and brave guess where the characters will end- young woman raised by a wolf-god, up, or what paths they’ll take to get who is concerned with protecting the there. What’s more, each film shares forest and animals she lives with. San life lessons in ways that are both im- and Ashitaka save the Forest Spirit, pactful and enduring. The message, who heals the land. Adult lesson: we “believe in yourself” is captured in have a lasting impact on nature, and a number of Miyazaki’s films; take some fights are worth fighting for. “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” for instance. All in all, these “children’s films” Kiki, an adolescent witch-in-training, speak to an audience much wider struggles with self-doubt as she tries than children. I was happy to see that to make it on her own. Faced with I wasn’t alone in thinking that they some initial failures, she becomes have meaning for adults. Hayao Mi- insecure and begins to second-guess yazaki himself stated, “It is important herself and her abilities. As she loses for us not to lose sight of the fact that her confidence, her gift of flying -dis animation should above all belong to appears. She must overcome her in- children, and that truly honest works securities and realize her self-worth for children will also succeed with in order to regain her power. The adults.” I’m sure these films will con- moment Kiki believes in herself is tinue to delight and bring new levels the moment she reclaims her magic. of meaning to me.

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long run and it will help drive train- Athlete of the Issue : representing ing in the off season. True will be in Australia for ten Isaac southwick Sahs in australia days; first he will be flying to Los -An geles, California and then from there he will take a thirteen hour flight to Australia. This event is a once in a lifetime opportunity that True looks forward to participating in. “I just stay relaxed. Whenever I lose in an event, I always go to my coach and ask him what I can do better next time,” True said. Jeff Louber, another head coach for the track and field team, is someone who True seeks out for the most ad- vice. “He’s always been there for me and supporting me,” True said about Lou- ber. “Believe in yourself, believe in your After being recommended to apply, Draven True, 11, will be participating in abilities and let your body do the rest,” the Down and Under Sports Tournament for track and field in Australia. is a piece of advice Louber has given True during track season. scuba diving. The cost to go to the As True goes to the event in Austra- By Daisy Hooley event is $5,000, and so far True has lia, Louber believes it will be a great Reporter raised $2,450. True’s mom started a opportunity for him to see different Go Fund Me account on Facebook to training styles from people coming Draven True, junior, has been par- help get him to Australia; she also set from different parts of the world. He ticipating in track and field since the up other fundraising opportunities. also advised True that when he is on sixth grade, starting out he ran the Coach Gavette received the letter for a big stage, it will really force him to 100m dash, 200m dash, 400m hurdles True as he is one of the head coaches focus. and the 4-by-100 relay. In November, of the South Albany High School “I hope he brings back a lot of focus True received a letter in Justin Ga- track and field team. Gavette has seen and determination,” Louber said. vette’s class inviting him to participate True’s ability to work hard and will- Advice Louber would give to True as in the Down and Under Sports Tour- ing to try new things. When the track he goes to the tournament is to, “Take Senior Isaac Southwick gears up in his baseball uniform, in a batting naments that will be held in Australia and field team went to hills as a con- advantage of every conversation and position. this summer. The selection focuses on ditioning workout, True participated every training session to learn, and Last season, Southwick pitched upperclassmen as well as varsity ath- in the distance work out instead of his grow and come back with something By Jazzy Villemyer thirty innings and had fifty strikeouts. letes. normal event of sprints. This showed that motivates you to work hard next Reporter While as a batter, hitting ten triples “I’m the only one from South that’s Gavette, True’s want to vary his train- year during the off season.” and eight drag bunts, and being an going, but I get to go with people ing in order to get better. Going to Australia for this event will It is the top of the ninth inning. All-League Designated Hitter. from all around the United States,” “He’s gonna do great things for us give True an amazing opportunity South Albany High School’s baseball “I like throwing a curveball while True said. this year especially [in] 300 hurdles to be around people he's never met team is playing outfield, and the game pitching. Seeing the frustration on True will be participating in the and jumps,” Gavette stated about and in an environment he has never is tied 4-4. The opposing team has their faces, just like how I feel when 100m dash, 4-by-100 relay, 300m hur- True. been in which according to Louber, two outs, with bases full, and one of that happens, is a good feeling,” dles and long jump. Other than just Gavette said True participating in is something True should definitely their best batters steps up to the plate. Southwick commented on his favorite participating in the tournament, True the tournament will be a good moti- soak up and take advantage of every The game is on the line, and one man parts of the game. plans to go to safaris as well as going vator if he plans to pursue track in the second of the experience. can decide how the game is played. Southwick has been playing baseball The South Albany’s pitcher winds up since the age of two and has played or- for a pitch, throws it, and it is a swing ganized since he was five. He specifi- and a miss. Strike one. cally mentions he has always played spring sports: The pitcher pitches a fastball. Strike with teammate Jake Costello, senior. two. “I still play because I’ve always been The pitcher holds his breath for his good at it and enjoyed it. It brings me baseball & track and field mound.” third and final pitch, winds up, throws and my dad closer because it gives ing baseball for almost 11 years and Last year, Southwick was an All- a nice curveball. The opposing team us something to talk about,” stated By Jazzy Villemyer is on the junior varsity team. Unlike League DH. He pitched 30 innings batter swings. The crowd goes silent Southwick on why he still plays. Reporter other athletes, Sheley plays baseball and threw 50 strikeouts. As a hitter as the pitch is in the air. The catcher He also enjoys watching the game for another reason. “Probably for my Spring sports have started and five he hit ten triples (Hitting the ball and glove gets beat with the sound of the and looks up to Washington Nation- family. We don’t have a lot of money different sports take the scene: track, running to third in one hit) and eight ball. Strikeout. The crowd goes crazy. als All-Star right fielder, Bryce Harp- and I feel like if I get good enough at tennis, golf, softball, and baseball. drag bunt hits. But it does not stop there. South Al- er. “He’s just really good,” according baseball, I could change that.” Some of the most anticipated sports Last season, Efraimson hit three bany gets to bat. Number five goes up to Southwick. Aside from baseball, track and field this season are baseball and track, home runs and struck out twice. to the plate, hits the ball to first. Ev- Besides being just a player on the have also started up. Unlike other with fans watching to see boys hit Coach Kidd said Efraimson will be eryone is freaking out as the pitcher team, Southwick is a entertainer for sports, different events are hosted balls and run bases, and see both boys the backbone of the team this sea- that saved South Albany earlier goes the program. and points are earned for the team. and girls run, jump, and throw. son. Efraimson was a second team up to the plate. “He’s the ideal player we want in our With track and field being spread out Starting with the world-famous, all-league catcher last season, and he The opposing team pitches the program. Despite his lack of savvy, among different events, leadership classical game of baseball, South Al- threw 25 runners out and stole home ball, and the batter hits it. It is a hard he makes it up with dry humor and within the team is a huge part. bany High School's baseball team base twice. hit….. and it is a triple! Number five hustle,” coach Brad Kidd said about “We have a multitude of different made the playoffs last year for the first According to Kidd, the strongest makes his way to home plate, but the Southwick being an all around per- types of leaders in our team who time in seven years. They finished the part of the team was “The quality of real hero is the pitcher and hitter, se- son. know how to work together to project season 11-5. Two of the teams super- young men we have in our program. nior Isaac Russell Southwick. Humphries said Southwick is a our program in a positive light,” said stars are pitcher/Designated Hitter All of our players are great team- Southwick is not just known as a funny guy and they like to make fun head coach, Justin GaVette regarding (DH) Isaac Southwick, senior, and mates, and willing to do whatever it baseball player. He is a six foot three, of him. “We make fun of him [South- the strongest parts of the team. catcher Bryce Efraimson, senior. takes to help the team.” two-hundred and ten pound all- wick] and he does not take it offen- Track team has 11 team captains, Head coach Brad Kidd said of The team has eight seniors and is around athlete. This year, he played sively. Instead he goes along with us.” varying between juniors and seniors. Southwick, “[He] Would contrib- welcoming in eight freshmen. three different sports. Wearing num- Playing three sports means students Almost 100 SAHS students are par- ute to the team on the plate and the Freshman Nic Shelley has been play- ber eighty eight as a tight end and will not have lots of extra time. Prac- ticipating in track and field this year. defensive lineman for football, num- ticing every day gives an athlete like ber thirty four in basketball playing Southwick little to no free time after- forward, and number seventeen as a wards. Apart from his commitment pitcher and designated hitter (DH) in to sports, he is SAHS’s ASB presi- baseball. dent and part of the school’s leader- “Freshman and sophomore year I ship team, as well as the writer for did cross country, then senior year, the Rebel News Network script in its my parents let me play football, so I bi-weekly videos. But Southwick has played it, and I got to play with some a 3.83 GPA, and talks about how he of my friends,” Southwick said on manages with school and sports. playing multiple sports. Southwick is “I don’t really know. It’s pretty hard. not mainly known for basketball or I live for the weekends, so as long as I football, but instead he is a star base- get stuff done by Saturday, I’m good,” ball player. Southwick stated. “He’s a strong part of the team, he’ll The advice Southwick leaves for be moving positions and being great younger athletes who inspire to be a at all of them,” Jordan Humphries, ju- successful player is,“Take every op- nior, said about Southwick contribut- portunity. Also, stay in school, and ing to the team. don’t do drugs.” The Sentry March 2018 Student Community Life Page 6 couple of the Issue: Day in the life: jenna levit Melissa tomaz (con.) & alex pruitt She described her strict diet which When the bell rings signifying that Continued from Page 1: excludes gluten, dairy and eggs; she school is over for the day, Tomaz fin- Day in the Life: Melissa Tomaz needs to be careful about what she ishes up any last things she may have eats. before she goes home; she does not On some days, it can be long and take work home since that is her fam- “Others need a bit more guidance stressful, but something that Tomaz ily time. On her ride home, she said and encouragement; I do my best to said makes her happy is seeing other she enjoys talking to her son about do that to all the students,” Tomaz students help one another. Though how their days went. said. “Even small victories are still a something that can upset her day is “I switch gears from work to home, victory and should be recognized.” when students are disrespecting each so mom and wife mode,” she said as The same thing goes for her Odyssey other. she rides home. class. In her position, the most diffi- “Unkind words are not productive,” When she arrives at her house, she is cult thing she finds in her job is be- she said. “As well as leaving your trash either greeted by her shin-Tzu named ing the “bad guy” in a situation, while or making a mess with your food on Khaleasi, her husband, Alex Tomaz the easiest part is listening to students purpose in an area other students use and daughter Miriya Tomaz. Tomaz and giving them encouragement. all day long,” Tomaz added. relaxes after a long day by simply talk- When the time turns to lunch, She does not appreciate it when stu- ing to her husband about her day. Tomaz brings out her lunch, usually dents deface school property. As the day comes to an end, Tomaz leftovers from dinner the night before “We should all be thankful we have said she is resting in her husband's and eats it in her room with other stu- such amazing facilities and for the up- arms as they watch t.v.; lately, she dents who join her for lunch. dates coming as well. We should treat has been watching Bob’s Burgers. She “We laugh a bunch and talk about them with care to show our apprecia- concludes her day by going to sleep Photo courtesy to Jenna Levit the day's happenings,” stated Tomaz. tion for those things,” she mentioned. between nine to ten. Alex Pruitt, 11 and Jenna Levit, 11 huddle together during their date at Zoo Lights. Photo courtesy to Josefine Fleetwood SAHS Debate Students Saturdays.” “We like to walk my dog; we do a By Merideth Sprinkel lot of homework together, keep each Head to Florida (con.) Reporter other motivated. We go to the movies or go to the dog park,”described Levit. the aspects he enjoys the most. “I'd say my success would have to Continued from Page 1: Jenna Levit, junior, and Alex Pruitt, Pruitt expressed the things that he For Logan and others on the team be credited to my mom of course, for SAHS Debate Students Head junior, have been together since Oc- likes about Levit, he said, “She cares like him, the gain of more worldly listening to me give my speeches over to Florida tober 2017. about everything; she is very pas- knowledge is what keeps participa- and over again. Along with Johnson Levit said, “I've known him since sionate, she is extremely talented and “Confidence is the most significant tion interesting. and Leahy, for not only working with freshman year, but started actually I love her personality. I could list so benefit of being in speech and debate. “I have learned valuable lessons me for hours on end, but also they talking to him my junior year. We many things, but it would take up too It is amazing to see students develop about politics, and of course, speak- believe in me when I don't believe started as friends for a while, like much space.” over their high school career. Many ing, from speech and debate. I feel as in myself. They are always there to most people. I started talking to him Levit also expressed the things she students join the class who are very if I understand the world better be- give me pep talks and tell me to calm first, then he asked me out on a date likes about Pruitt, “I love the way he nervous and shy about speaking in cause of it,” commented Logan. down during a tournament. I re- to the movies.” Levit explained their treats me, his personality is great, and front of other people. By the time they Richardson, POI (Program Oral ally wouldn't be where I am without first date, “While at the movies, I sat he always puts me first.” graduate they are strong, confident Interpretation) captain, and national them,” she revealed. like a foot away from him, tucked in a Levit and Pruitt are also looking for- people,” quoted Johnson. qualifier, performs in the POI, Prose, When referring to her qualifying for ball because we were watching a scary ward to going to prom together. Johnson’s favorite aspect of speech and DI (dramatic interpretation) cat- nationals, Richardson is more than movie; it was kind of awkward at first. This couple has advice for other and debate is undoubtedly how unit- egories. Richardson speaks to how enthusiastic. It also took him a month to actually couples; “The key to a successful, hap- ed the team is. hardwork and dedication is what the “I feel proud of myself to be a quali- hug me.” py and long relationship is to always “Our team is a family. We have a lot makes the difference when it comes to fier for state and nationals. Last year, Pruitt and Levit both agreed that have compassion, be able to com- of fun together and always have each competing. I dreamed of one day being able to go they enjoy hanging out and they do prise, have friendship, and have trust other's backs,” he added. “In order to do well at speech and to make it to nationals,” she explained. different things. and positivity. Each couple is different “Usually optimistic with mild un- debate you have to enjoy what you're As far as long term goals, Richard- Levit said, “We go on mostly sponta- and will want different things, just do dertones of sarcasm,”commented doing. You have to be willing to put son plans to continue working hard neous dates, but they typically fall on what makes you happy.” Logan, event captain, portrayed the in countless hours in your events. In a and preparing for next year. speech and debate team ambience. way it's like a sport, you have to learn Whether for the recognition, the Nord has been participating in the the rules, practice and prepare, and competition, or the comradery, activity for two years, and has unique compete, but rather than physical ac- speech and debate has a place for each reasoning. tivity, you talk. You practice by work- and every person wanting to further “We do all sorts of fun in class exer- ing on your speech, whether it be giv- their public presence and confidence cises, and I personally enjoy it because ing it to someone or talking to a wall in speaking. From practices to com- it helps me become a better speaker (which most of the time we do that. It petitions, speech and debate is an op- and a more knowledgeable person. looks weird, but is totally normal in portunity to change one’s world view, We are all very enthusiastic about debate),” voiced Richardson. and possibly achieve greatness, ac- speech and debate, and even more so She also acclaimed her success so far companied by a unique collection of about competitions,” Logan depicted to multiple personal influencers. coaches and teammates.

224 SW Washington St. Albany OR, 97321 541-967-7883 The Sentry March 2018 Student Community Life Page 7 Love, simon review (cON.) Festival spirit honestly say that the person to get on and similarities in personalities. Continued from Page 3: the ride was the very last person I ex- I’ll end this article with one final at sahs Love, Simon Review pected to be Blue. Abraham “Bram” comment, rating, and question. First Greenfield, played by Keiynan Lons- off, Ms. Albright, the drama teacher dents can have their recognition. dale, steps onto the ride beside him. played by Natasha Rothwell, is the Continued from Page 1: “There are many ways my cul- Now it all comes down. Simon's There is no way for me to express in biggest savage to ever live. Second, Festival Spirit at SAHS ture shape my identity. Since my friends are mad at him, his secret is words the thought running through there’s no good review without a rat- childhood I have been taught to out, and his schoolmates are as cruel my head at that moment, but at the ing. In my personal opinion, I give Flyers and posters were posted all respect others,” commented Perez. as ever. Then a particularly savage top of the list I was denying any pos- the movie a humble ten out of ten. In around the campus to advertise dif- A person’s understanding of scene breaks out when a teacher, Si- sibility it could be him. my professional opinion, I’d give the ferent sales related to the Interna- their own cultural identity de- mon's drama teacher, goes all out on Bram was supposed to be the shy movie a solid eight out of ten just for tional Week. The entire weekdays velops from birth and is shaped some teenage bullies making fun of classmate from the soccer team. He a couple of things that went missing such as Asia Day, Middle East Day, by the values and attitudes com- Simon. Additionally, this is my favou- was supposed to be the quiet one with in the transformation from book to Latin American Day, Europe Day mon at home and the surrounding. were celebrated by the students. All “Our cultural identity somehow relates the events were managed by stu- to our need to belong,” Perez added. It is definitely annoying that straight (and white, for that matter) dents from the International club. Not only are the students at SAHS, “ “Traveling to different countries but also well-known celebrities, some- is the default, and that the only people who have to think about sounds fun. I have never traveled to times seen taking a break and cele- any country, but I really want to go to brating festivals with their family and their identity are the ones who don’t fit that mold. Straight people Mexico. I want to meet different peo- friends. Pharrell Williams, the Amer- ple,” said Mikaeyla Conger, freshman. ican singer/rapper, recently shared his really should have to come out, and the more awkward it is, the Conger does not really celebrate pictures on social media, taking part better. Awkwardness should be a requirement, any festivals other than Halloween, in the festival of Holi (an occasion Christmas, Fourth of July and Eas- where people throw colored powders ” ter. “We don’t celebrate a whole lot of at each other). Williams described his - Simon, Love, Simon events. Just four or five a year. But I experience as ‘exciting and funny.’ really want to see some other festivals Although some people find happi- of other nations too,” added Conger. ness and satisfaction celebrating dif- rite scene of the movie, and if not for cute hands, as Simon referred to him. movie. Mainly, these are just the ab- Festivals are not only meant to cel- ferent festivals, some tend to view it the heart warming plot line, watch it As the reality sinks into my head, I sence of one of Simon's sisters, and ebrate, they also shape our values and differently and not understand the for this. Or search it up on YouTube. began to realise how much sense it Leah’s love interests being turned morals. According to World Youth importance behind them. The main Like, right now. Wait, read the rest of truly made. Of course Blue would from Nick in the book to Simon in Alliance, culture has a major role in role of these festivals is making a this, then YouTube it. seem different, he was speaking in a the movie, and Cal’s bisexuality being shaping identity and everyone needs connectivity with others and your- Blue has seen the post and so he safe place with the person he knew erased in the movie. Finally, though to feel accepted and “at home” with self. Cultural diversity makes our blocked Simon until further notice. he loved even if he hadn’t met him. this movie was the best cinematic a certain group. SAHS creates an country richer by making it a more At the end of the movie, Simon at- Now’s when the fangirling starts. representation of a novel that I have own culture of itself, where the stu- interesting place in which to live. tends a school carnival and rides the I have never shipped anyone more ever experienced, since when has ferris wheel. For several hours. Wait- in my life, and no other ship has ever Tumblr been called “the Tumblr”? It ing for Blue. This is particularly heart- made more sense. They’re just perfect was said in the book, but when did breaking, as nobody gets on the ride for eachother on so many different that start? It’s a social media website, Why i walked with him, until the very end. I can levels, starting with their differences not a washing machine. out but I don’t believe that access to guns Let’s talk about... is the only thing that needs to be the “I’m on my period,” excuse was is what has caused the vulgar re- changed in this situation. acceptedly used to get out the dread- sponses towards the topic of periods. Why did I feel the need to walkout? ful math test that was not studied for Yet at the same time, it is a topic that People walked out for many different last Tuesday. is used on the contrary. Ever heard reasons that day, but for me, I walked Women are forced to sign up for the the statement, “Are you on your pe- out in peaceful protest of the crimes horrid monthly trial of “Shark Week” riod or something?” Yeah, me neither, committed in Parkland, to stand up simply based on the fact that we have because people who say stuff like that and show how abnormal situations failed to get impregnated. Thanks, haven’t lived to this day. I am only like these should be. And most im- Aunt Flow. half kidding. This question is NEVER portantly, I walked out in memory of In the eyes of society, periods are okay to ask, because 99.9% of the time the numerous lives taken during the shameful. Periods are wrong. Gross. when the question arises, the prob- shooting. Disgusting, and just godawful. ability of them being on their period One major reason I protested was They’re basically the same as ‘the one is a strong 0% chance. Just don’t ask. By Faith DeVyldere that I’ve become used to school shoot- that shall not be named.’ Let's not talk Women get periods, and men don’t. ings being a monthly or bi-monthly Reporter occurrence in this day and age. This By Samantha Chavarria about this completely basic human This is a basic fact, yet gets treated function because people are weirded as flaw? The same men who are dis- is a fact I've come to acknowledge as Page Editor out by it. Yeah, no thanks. I am go- gusted with women openly talking At 10:00 a.m, on the 14th of March, something I am not okay with, and ing to talk about it, and I am going about periods, are the same men that I participated in the walkout and the walkouts were a way for me to ex- Three to five consecutive days a to acceptably tell anyone why I’m in become experts in detecting who stayed silent, along with thousands of press those feelings about how people month, about half the population ex- a grouchy mood and feel like my guts and who isn’t on their period sim- students all across America. I did not kept dying for coming to class. periences a check in at the Red Roof are being stabbed at. It is only the ply based on how emotions are ex- attend class for 17 minutes, and this The gun didn’t shoot itself, so I don’t Inn. Yes, we are talking about periods truth. pressed. Shaming women for having wasn’t because I didn’t like my third- believe gun control will or can fix all here! From the first time young girls The cultural normalities of girls, their periods only proves the inequal- period class. I also didn’t walk out of the problems evident in the shoot- realize their body is ready for physical and women, having to grow up and ity stigma between the two genders. because I think the answer to fewer ing topic. What I do expect to solve changes, all the way to the last time be quiet about their “friend visiting” Periods are normal, and so am I. school shootings is gun control. our current problem of students be- On February 14th, 2018, 17 Ameri- coming martyrs with guns, is each cans woke up, left their loved ones other, you and me. to go to school, and never had the People change people, so I challenge chance to return after the Marjory the reader to stand up for what they Stoneman Douglas High School believe in, in hopes that a peaceful, shooting. This was because of one more connected group of young men single student and his gun. 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“From what I know of “I’d go to the movie by Donald Trump, it makes myself because that’s the me worried. He says perfect date. I like the things that are not always same things as myself so appropriate for the why not,” situation,” - Tony Matta, - Elyse Lipke, Athletic Director. Teacher.

“I would go to a park and “If they both act like walk around to make the adults, I believe it could time pass by, then buy ice go well,” cream. It’s saving money - Miguel Macias, but a good date,” Senior. - Daniella Martinez, Senior.

“I hope it goes okay and that they come to a “I would probably save conclusion that neither of it for myself and spend us [The USA and North it on something else,” Korea] blow each other - Brian Cotter, up,” Junior. - Taylor Jones, Junior.

“I am just hoping it will benefit everyone involved “Pack a picnic, go to the cause if it does not, then that mountains or a hike and can have bad implications for watch the sunset,” the future of world peace,” - Vanessa Heffner, Sophomore. - Ian Todd, Sophomore.

“I do not think it is a “I would buy them good idea and I think it chocolate and just hang could be chaotic,” out and watch Netflix,” - Nicole Spriggs, - Kale Mayhue, Freshman. Freshman.

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