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Busted! Seaholm students Can you count to six? found in possession of drugs ChristinaVallianatos significant changes at the high districts to 'save' money is, Managing Editor school level, there is nothing unfortunately, to let certain DavidWatnick be in possession of an additional drug- to worry about right now. In teachers go. This creates an StaffWriter related chemical. So here's the deal. Our order for any adjustments to imminent" fallout' for certain While Mrs. Boyer was able to validate district is in a 'structural take place, an 18-month lead- departments such as art, As most faithful Highlander readers that this chemical could be used in the deficit,' which means that our time has to pass for a music, and the technologies, are likely aware, six Seaholm students synthesis of an illicit drug, she would not state funding is limited, thanks committee to discuss and plan because when teachers are cut were disciplined last month for drug- name the chemical, or the drug that could to Proposal A.We're going to what should happen to the so are the programs they teach. related offenses. The Birmingham result from it. have to cut costs somehow designated schools. This Of course, electives are more Eccentric, acting in its perpetual obsession Although true methamphetamines and restructure the whole committee, comprising subject to limitation than of trying to out-do the Highlander, beat were not found, it is possible that the system in order to meet this district-wide department core-classes such as math and us to the story. The Eccentric's story,. aforementioned chemical could be used deficit. Salaries and benefits heads, central office English, which may create a however, was vague, incomplete, and not in their synthesis. alone use up 85% of the administrators, and teacher little discontent in some of great interest to students. After a bit of Following the discovery of the illegal district's money. If this and parent representatives, is students. investigation, I shall attempt to provide a substances, all sx students were expenditure were reduced, it now working on In the past, Seaholm has more complete and "student-friendly" disciplined in accordance with would give the district restructuring the middle always exceeded the state account of the incident. Birmingham Board of Education policy. additional money to use for schools in Birmingham. The mandated graduation credits, On Tuesday, November 15th, Mrs. The students who were found to be in more direct school use. final approval will, hopefully, and, according to Mrs. Boyer, Boyer received a" tip" from an unidentified possession were given 5-day suspensions According to Mrs. Boyer, the come in February, so that the will continue to do so. As a student about possible drug activity on and an optional counseling plan. If the main way to do this is by changes can be implemented college-prep high school it is Seaholm campus.Talting swift action, Mrs. students did not agree to the plan, then reducing staff, which then next school year. The high important that Seaholm Boyer and t h e leads to fewer classes for school level committee is meets requirements for M r s suspension students, which is where the planning on meeting in the selective schools such as the Hitchcock, length was potential 6-period day comes spring of 2006, and most University of Michigan. With along with increased to into play. decisions will be finalized in our deficit now, this will be uniformed 10 days. Other "affluent" districts .114 more of a challenge, but Mrs. officers Students in the area are also The upcoming 2006- Boyer assures that there is from the who were experiencing the same 2007 school year is already nothing to worry about.There Birmingham accused of problems as Birmingham. being planned, and nothing may be limited elective Police distributing Farmington, Novi, West major is going to change. options in the future, but department, were given Bloomfield and Northville, to However, current nothing is certain as of now. stormed 1 0 -day name a few, have all spent underclassmen can expect to The changes that are into suspensions more money in the past and see a gradual transformation going to occur will be . numerous and a now have exceeded their of the school day by the time progressive, and it's likely that classrooms, mandatory "allowance". they become juniors and current Seaholm students removing counseling Major restructuring is seniors.The key word here is won't experience any drastic suspected plan. either happening or will gradual. Nothing is going to alterations. offenders Failure to happen so that this dilemma happen overnight, and what However, Seaholm and comply can. be minimized and does happen will be min6r... parents should support escorting them to the A.P's office for with the counseling plan could. result in hopefully resolved.As for for now. The best way for Seaholm now more than ever. search and interrogation. While the permanent expulsion for those students. number of initial suspects is unclear, At this time, it is uncertain whether the comprehensive locker searches involved students will face legal discipline, The demise of the disco dance though it is probable. eventually yielded six guilty offenders. AshtonWood have their breath inspected by a school The officers who appeared in school Mrs. Boyer was able to con.firm that all Feature Editor authority's nose. Many students were then six students did posses illicit substances were merely helping to escort students, forced to endure a Breathalyzer test, a test that on Seaholm campus. not to conduct an investigation. Following There were mixed feelings this year for some proved their innocence, like senior Additionally, three of the six Seaholm's investigation of the incident, all regarding the new "80's .dance." Many Leila Mark. - When no one received an MIP at offenders carried drugs in such large evidence was turned over to the freshmen, who have no Disco to compare 80s to, thought the dance wasn't all thatbad. Many. Homecoming, many students did not fully quantities that they were considered to Birmingham Police Department, which is now free to pursue the case as they see fit. students had a swell time not having to worry believe the intensity of the administration's be "distributing" the drug, a much more threats. Some students perhaps took advantage In the days following the drug bust, about a date and being able to just go with serious offense. friends. Many, like seniors Megan Donlin and of the situation, thinking it would be easy to mass confusion ensued and rumors spread With regards to what specific Liz Richards, did not attend.the dance; both get by Boyer's or Hitchcock's top-notch substances were-found, the Eccentric faster than answers to the upcoming Nypre "angry that the theme was changed from noses. reported the presence of marijuana and a algebra test. Even Zach Sturley, typically a Disco." Others didn't attend because they were As a senior,. I thought the 80's was prescription drug, and the absence of sure-fire source for credible Seaholm just "too cool for school." absolutely horrendous. Due to half the heavily-rumored methamphetamines. gossip, was dumbfounded, proclaiming, It was around 8:52pm when I arrived in upperclassman not attending, I was surrounded There was indeed marijuana, and Mrs. "I don't blow what to say about this!" - the parking lot, eight minutes until the doors by students three years younger than me. I felt like I was being watched: threatened by almost Boyer confirmed that the-prescription Now that details are becoming would be securely shut to any further entrances by students, but not to police every adult there. I felt for my peers left in the drug was Concerti, which was present in clearer, there are a few important lessons that can be learned from this incident. officers, or any parents who were all free to hallways upstairs sobbing. I worried about two different strengths. rumors ready to erupt. First, dangerous drugs do stop by. Eight minutes to go and the parking Since those carrying Concerts did not lot looked as if it was 7:00 am on any school During my thirty-minute stay in the occasionally appear in high schools; have a prescription on file with school, day; it was barely half full. The pessimism in sweaty cafeteria there were only a few their possession was equivalent to that of awareness is the key to prevention. me is screaming half empty. positive things I noticed around me. First, possessing any other illicit drug. What the Second, in its attempts to out-do the "little- When entering the 80's dance a few the bathrooms were well stocked. Second, Eccentric failed to report, however, was guy," this city's friendly community students were already leaving, feeling the DJ played a nice variety of music, both that at least one student was also found to newspaper may miss a few details. embarrassed and stereotyped after having to eighties continued on page 2 '

The demise of the disco dance So it was the music, my friends, continuedfrom page 1 and the little green man in the back of my head reminding me that this PhotOpinion and modern day tunes, from would be my only exercise for a Michael Jackson to Akon, from month, that forced my stay of thirty vintage Madonna to Ashlee minutes, rather than my planned hat's your new Simpson. Third, going down the main stairwell was an event in itself, At first, I wasn't even planning as each student 'walked into the on attending 80's, but this year there year's resolution. 80's," first passing a SO's poster, to wasn't even a BU Hockey game to the 60's, then through the' 70's, and give me an easy excuse, and as always, finally entering the 80's. But niosdy Highlander duties come first. "To snow bail it was mandatory to walk between I was never in the mood to life size, if not larger, posters of waste $10 that I, myself, would have Madonna, Richard Simmons, and to pay for this date-less dance, Michael Jackson. I had an awkward especially considering at feeling doing this, considering homecoming, I spent more time Simmons would most likely want standing in the ultimately sober to borrow my pink tights, and. entrance line than at the actual Ricardo Timmernman dressed as Jackson, someone else. dance. All in all, it was a grand total Billy Idol with afriend during Lastly, I entered the dance wasted, no pun intended, of $18, ten disco! "To not succumb to noticing less cleavage, fewer glutei for the ticket, four for my leg maximi, and fewer seniors. But less warmers, and four for my pink tights tobacco. Instead, if a faculty of these meant-more leg warmers, that I will never wear again. member has just a mere suspicion apathy anymore." more big hair, and more freshmen. It has become apparent to me of a student's illegal substance use, I thankfully no longer had to see a that the administration has changed then this student will be suspended -Eric Shwab '06 random breast fall out of a tube top its policy on illegal substances. from school for five days if he/she or an entire female backside The rule is no longer if a student sees an outside counselor, and ten if inadvertently revealed by an is actually caught using illegal not. This student will also be innocent hug. substances, such as alcohol or suspended for the first quarter of the athletic season. All of this comes ur new year's resolution with no real evidence. No Breathalyzer test to prove any alcohol use. Brooke Stinson and Kelsey If less skin was what the administration wanted by changing ShilltiS '06 the dance's theme, they succeeded. Ifless illegal substance use was what they wanted, they succeeded. But if fewer suspensions were what they wanted, they failed, miserably. As Election recap 05 will many sport teams, if they lose their captain, their star player. David Smendzuik why not? He has a new face, Due to my confused thoughts on a Chris Vannini plenty of experience_ being the few of this school's disciplinary StaffVVriters Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor policies, I am unable to accurately On Wednesday, November under the Archer administration, review the 80's dance from any 9th, many people woke up to a and most of all, he has the vision other viewpoint but my own. large surprise; Kwame Kilpatrick to change the city for the better. ayme Group and Dan McCarthy gettin' pumped for disco! Disco is dead, at least at had been re-elected as the Mayor H-owever, the fact that he Seaholm of Detroit. After admitting to differed so much from his spending twenty-five thousand opponent may have been his dollars worth of city funds to- downfall. He didn't have the big - buy a new car, after charging smile, the fancy suits, and he just The Seaholm Highlander over $210,000 on his city-issued couldn't relate to the people of credit card for travel, meals, and the city on a personal level like 2436W Lincoln Birmingham, MI 48009 entertainment, and even after Kwame could. It did not come being listed as one of the three down to the views of the Mission statement worst big-city may-ors in the suburbanites, but the residents The staff of the Highlander aim to deliver to Seaholm High School's students, staff, and community a quality newspaper that United States by Time Magazine, of the city to determine their offers a free exchange of viewpoints through the coverage of student news, interests, concerns and ideas. how did Kwame manage to pull mayor. Honestly, if the suburban out a victory? Vote counted towards electing Opinion Simple, he gave the people the mayor, would Kilpatrick still The Highlander staff will publish an editorial which will not be bylined and Which will represent the point of view of the of his city exactly what they be in the position he is now after majority of the staff. Students are free to express opinions and guest editorials are welcomed. All such editorials and other wanted to hear. He told them accusing suburban kids of being features will be attributed to their authors. Likewise photographs other than headshots will be attributed. about his plans for education, large drug abusers?This election Letters to the editor definitely stirred up a bit of crime, safety, and economic Letters to the editor should not exceed 250 words and be signed. Author's name may be withheld upon request. The final development, all while flashing controversy. decision of whether the material is to be published will be left to the student editor or student editorial staff. his million-dollar smile. In the Another bit of controversy Correspondence may be sent to these,[email protected] end, it was his popularity among stirred up in Hillsdale, Michigan. city residents, those recently Do you think you could be Advertising passed and his plans to rebuild mayor of Birmingham? Well Advertising is constitutionally protected expression. The Highlander may accept advertising. Acceptance or rejection of the city. The same city that gave that's what 18-year-old high advertising is within the purview of the 'publication staff which may accept any ads except those for products or services that him 5_3% of the popular vote, school senior Michael Sessions are illegal for all students. Ads for political candidates and ballot issues may be accepted; however staff are encouraged to and lunched him into his thought. Sessions, from solicit ads from all sides on such issues. second term as city mayor. Hillsdale, Michigan used $700 Corrections . Southeastern Michigan is dollars from a summer job to Factual err4rs will be corrected for reader darification in the following issue. The Highlander -staff does their utmost to be divided between Detroit, and the fund his door-to-door campaign. accurate Detroit suburbs. As far as the He was a write-in on the ballot two groups go, they couldn't be because he was too young to get Fditor-in-chief Feature Editors • Photo Editor Graphics Hunter Stenback on in the spring. 'Sessions more different. Suburbanites Jenna Weeks Ashton Wood Tori Washington Katie Savage Mary Rock give tax dollars to the city, they registered on September 23, Paul Sandy Jordan Kristopik typically attend sports events the day after he turned 18. He Managing Editor Staff Advisor Staff Writers Casey Geraldo and go to dinner in the city, but beat out previous mayor Doug Christina Vallianatos Sports Editor Lynette Mayman David Smendzuik most of all, they want the best Ingles, a man his senior by 33 Matt Sienkievvicz Lauren Mondry for the city. Going into the years. After being sworn in on News Editors Cartoonist Chris Vannini Business Editor election, it was clear that the November 21', he officially Erin Thorsby Doug Galante David Watnick John Blahnik suburban choice for mayor was became the youngest mayor in Ashley Haglund Matt Gulley candidate Freman Hendrix. And the United States.

i" 4171C91421! Tale of the Tat Teacher's Pet of the Month John Blahnik sldia and where he wanted it carved. Ben is a musician who grew Business Editor He settled upon an Ichthys, up playing the bass. Because his colloquially known as a Jesus Fish, relationship with the bass is Pounding skin, or 'tattooing," above his left ankle; originally, incessant, he got a tattoo of a bass in laymen's Bruns clef on his right arm. Continuing terms, has wanted the the idea behind his musically existed for Ichthys themed tattoo, a few months later thousands of tattooed on Ben got a tattoo of a treble clef on years. Even his 'massive his left arm. Currently, Ben, who Otis the left bicep," loves to get his skin pounded, is Iceman, but he considering, getting musical staffs arguably the reconsidered tattooed across his arms. o ldest when his Andy Jacob also loves music. human tattoo artist Continuing his love affair with the mummy, has informed hard rocking band Thirty Seconds Name: Harley tattoos. him that if to Mars, Andy got the band's '-Owner: Sharon Trybon Today, one in i s symbol tattooed across his wrist. • Sex: Male n ine• disgustingly The tale behind Allie • Birthday:, September Americans large bicep Greenstone's tat is a little different. Breed: Silver Labrador has at least were to While most people get tattoos to one tattoo. shrink to espouse an everlasting theme in Age: 1+ Although standard their life, Allie got one because she Favorite human food: carrots and cheese Seaholm's ratio is probably much human size, the tattoo would sag. was "kind of bored." After Favorite dog food: dog treats from up north lower, our school's students and Thrity minutes later and sixty exploring Chicago with her Favorite.Toy: a Kong toy faculty members who have tattoos dollars poorer, Eric Bruns joined boyfriend, Allie had done Favorite activity: cuddling and running in the are proud to tell the tales of their Eminem, SO cent, and Dr. Dre as a everything short of getting a tattoo. tits. proud bearer of a tattoo. Thus, after her boyfriend got the woods In 1998, on a May afternoon, Bruns is not the. only Seaholm Ralph Polo Lauren horse tattooed Ms. Trybon was very excited to think that Harley was to nineteen-year-old Eric Bruns teacher who has a tat. When David on his left breast, she got three stars be featured as our November Teacher's Pet. Belatedly, and stepped into a tattoo parlor in East Reed-Nordwall, better blown as tattooed on her lower back. Later because she was so entusiastic about the column, we offer Grand Rapids and prepared Mr. RN, lost in life, she himself to get inked up. Because his wedding might get her this little tribute. Eric spent most of his life around ring, he two more Thank you to staff member Lisa Haas for the information. Holland, Michigan, part of the searched for a stars Michigan Bible Belt,- he was jaded replacement. tattooed by temporarreligious fads. While some on her Therefore, when What Would husbands may lower back Jesus Do bracelets became popular, have settled because the future Seaholm math teacher for an she is a eschewed conformity and set out identical five-star on a quest for permanence. After band, Reed- girl. careful contemplation, Bruns Nordwall Neverdieles, found himself outside Purple East, craved ink. before the a popular tattoo parlor After he got a MapleTree recommended by one of his wedding ring opens a friends. Because a tattoo is tattooed tattoo permanent, Bruns felt that a around his left parlor to religious tattoo would decry ring finger, satisfy the fashion in religion and reflect his barring an demands permanent Christian beliefs. accident with the paper cutter, he of Seaholm's staff and students, Unlike many teenagers, Bruns knew he would never lose it again. those who are considering tattoos told his parents about his plan to Although naive onlookers may should be aware that paying get a tattoo. Lucidly, his mother not suspect it, Seaholm's female someone to jab you with a needle supported his counter-culture teachers also have tattoos. In fact, and to inject non-FDA certified ink ideals. In fact, she even wanted to Cate Humphrey, a former Seaholm beneath your skin, is not all fun and get a tattoo alongside her rebellious math teacher, was blown for being games. weekend son as a bonding experience. all 'tatted up". 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D. h into Seaholm's Madonna: From super mom to dancing queen ToriWashington throughout the clubs mixes. Her — "I want to make people feel like Photo Editor current hit single, "Hung Up" they're inside a disco ball," she tells shows her vocal skills and dance Rolling Stone. que gya elective skills, all playing against upbeat Madonna has gone from the pointy bra diva, riding ChristinaValiianatos Version 2005 of around on bikes with no Managing Editor Madonna is a woman in flux. shirt on, to a "super- She is a contradiction, and mother" as she'd like to call Notbeing much of an athlete, always will be one. Her new herself. Her latest fad to put it lightly, I needed a nice, Album, Confessions on a religion Kabbalah is linked simple way to fulfill my gym Dance Floor is everything her through track number 11, credit. Senior year was fast last album was not. American Isaac". on her newest CD. approaching and I needed to pick Dream was her folk album, "No matter what you did... something quick. Aerobics? get a well-rounded education filled with spiritual songs No matter who you are... No Hmm, sounds like too much concerning underwater science. that told people she was matter where you've come effort. Team sports? Cringing Before I knew it, I was at growing up, and leaving the from... You can always... from my memories of Personal Dunham's buying a one-piece label "sex symbol' behind. change... Become a better Fitness, I put that idea aside. Scuba swimsuit and checking to see if Confessions on the Dance Floor version of yourself..." says Diving? Now that doesn't seem my mask had a "purge valve". is a reminder that she's still Madonna. And clearly she too bad... Scuba diving has turned out the best thing out there, and has lived by that quote for Wait a minute; scuba diving is to be an experience unlike any will always remain the years, by reinventing her actually a class? Well, I thought to other. Senior Amy Albanese, who "queen". of 80's pop and appearance, mind set and myself, it sounds easy enough. And also turned to Scuba in order to dance music. American Life music. if I can get my gym credit for fulfill her gym credit, agrees. "It's was for the heart; Confessions on the riffs. Other songs like, "Get Madonna is now talking about swimming around in the pool, I'm definitely different from any other Dance Floor is for the feet. It is pure Together' and "Forbidden Love" her inspirations as a director, and definitely in! I wondered if this class I've taken." Granted, we're groove, tracing back to her 80's distort her voice behind techno -tells People Magazine, "I felt very little-known gym elective could twenty-five people in a high roots, filled with electro- pop pop beats. She is retro and inspired by making this movie, and be Seaholm 's proverbial" diamond school pool that is no more than mixes all stemming from her past futuristic, ahead of the critics and I learned a lot about filmmaking in the rough"? eleven feet deep — nothing too hits "Papa Don't Preach", 'Like A managing to keep everyone and storytelling. I would like to do The first few days of class, exciting there. And having to get Prayer", "Die Another Day." - dancing while nearing fifty with it on my own next time," referring however, I was shocked. Not only in the pool when it's freezing Madonna intertwines sonic dance two kids. Madonna is now to her new released documentary, was I surprised about how outside, having wet hair and moves while spinning disco beats planning her tour for the NewYear I'm Going to TellYou A Secret. unbelievably cold room F111 was, smelling like chlorine for the rest but also I was surprised at how of the day aren't exactly pluses. many kids were in the class. "But it's worth it," says Albanese. Psychocandy: A successful experiment in so Between Seaholm's and Grove's For a fee of $100— which would David Watnick these tracks like a dense sonic river, with raucous kids, there are about 25 students normally buy six days of training StaffVVriter drumming and sparse bass lurking beneath the surface, in the class. I had no idea Scuba at a private scuba outfit— we are and the Reid's eerie vocals floating on top. With Diving was that popular, or even getting a semester's worth of Scuba ** regards to melodies, the Mary Chain is endlessly that so many people blew about training. compared to the Beach Boys, a notion justified on this it! Furthermore, since at the end Making almost no- commercial splash upon its recording. Despite the obvious melodic influences, Also, to my surprise, the class of the semester I will earn my - 1985 release, Psychocandy, the debut album from the Mary Chain ignores the Beach Boys' model for was not as simple as it first Open Water Diving license, the Scottish rockers The Jesus and Mary Chain, earned vocal delivery, replacing rich harmony and expression seemed. Before even getting near nest time lain in the Caribbean, I classic status as it slowly limped into the consciousness with a pale, singular sound. While it employs very the pool, we had to go through a will be swimming with sharks and of alternative rock. Don't worry, The Jesus and Mary strong lyrics when it chooses to, Psychocandy often series of tests and certifications. snorkeling with stingrays. Chain aren't a Christian rock band, nor, as the album opts instead for simple repeating phrases, allowing First Aid, CPR, oxygen So what's the final say on title may suggest, are they a pre-cursor to Insane the focus to remain squarely on its stunning sounds. administration.., we went scuba? It's definitely a unique class Clown Posse. Lead by vocalist/guitarist/songwriter if Psychocandy is one thing, it is original; never through it all (including, of and can be quite interesting if brothers riin and William Reid, The Jesus and Mary before or since have such catchy pop melodies been course, the classic Red Cross you're into underwater studies. Chain are difficult to classify, falling most easily under seamlessly built upon guitar noise this alien to pop videos — "Check-Call-Carer ). Mr. Priebe is a great teacher, and the broad umbrella of alternative rock, though music. Though it would seem a strange combination,. We also had to go through it's a pretty good way to get rid of certainly on that genre's more melodic side. Psychocandy the guitar fuzz dominating this album manifests itself chapters in our "Underwater That pesky gym credit. is both catchy and abrasive all at once,. intertwining as the perfect vehicle to deliver the pop hooks for Diver" manual to learn the physics If, on the other hand, you're pop hooks with sonic experimentation for a stunning which it provides a foundation. Despite its lack of of diving, essential for a diver's not one for getting into the pool result. _ commercial success, Psychocandy has earned great safety. in the middle of the school day Though it does not contain intricate recognition for both its originality and its influence Instructor Mr. Priebe also and smelling like chlorine during arrangements, Psychocandy does not require them, on various artists. A truly stunning album, Psychocandy teaches students about various 6th hour, perhaps scuba diving just relying instead on consistent doses of strangely careers related to diving so they isn't for you. pleasing guitar fuzz and feedback.The guitars dominate eagerly awaits you to explore its sonic wonders.

13ound aucliences love scary Han. y Walk the Line likely Jordan Kristopik -Some say that Lord more dynamic character, and has StaffVVriter Voldemort's reincarnation is come a long way since Sorcerer's meant for a reader's Stone. interpretation, not something to While appealing to the be dramatized, but any viewer viewer's ideas of Harry, we hope to stay on the line would agree that Newell he is in this for the diwation. understands Rowling's novel, for Rupert Grint, Ron, is as Casey Gerald° The latest installment of the it appears-exactly the way Rowling hysterical as ever. His comical StalYVVriter ever-anticipated Harry Potter would picture it. It is obvious that timing is genius, while he adds series has finally been released. time was invested on expressing depth to the usually flat Ron. Harry Potter and Emma Watson plays the Goblet of Fire, the the bookworm, Walk the Line is the story of fourth movie since Hermione, whose singer /songwriter Johnny Cash's 2001, hit theatres character vamps off rise to fame. Cash's life is retold with on November 18'. Harry and Ron's the defining stories of his childhood Based on J.K. relationship. through the start of his marriage to Rowling's infamous Here comes the June Carter. The movie, directed novels, it tells the heartbreak and the story of the young humor of the story. by James Mangold, wonderfully wizard's next The chemistry connects every event of Cash's life adventure: The Tri- between the three is to his character, including his many Wizar d once again flawless. flaws. Walk the Line has all the To Unfortunately, the romance, music, and family drama Although they are film adaptation that make movies intriguing to The romance between June underage, the focuses more on the today's audiences. Carter and Johnny Cash is told in powerful Goblet of - Hermione/Harry Among the many depicted an unexpected way, showing more Fire chose Harry and relationship, where details of Cash's life, his marriages, of their offbeat romance and less of schoolmate Cedric the book is more relationships with his family, and his the traditional romance than would Diggory to centered on compete, Hermione and Ron. substance abuse are particularly be expected. Much of Cash's pre- representing Hogwarts. The two true emotions, true helplessness, For me, and other lovers of showcased. June Carter life is detailed along compete against each other, as well and true fear.Voldemort's physical Rowling's tales, I prefer that the Joaquin Phoenix impeccably with his rise to fame, as his military as against students from other interpretation also hit the jackpot. director not toy with major portrays Cash, making his audience work influenced his music greatly. European wizarding academies. His lifeless, white, dead face is plotlines, like the trio's sympathize with him as we begin to Another point in Cash's life that is The best film yet, the Goblet y' Fire, enough to nauseate any viewer. relationships realize the hardships that he emphasized is the death of his casts a spell on the entire These gut-wrenching But in the end, it's Harry Ron, brought upon himself in fame. brother. Cash blamed his substance audience. moments, along with many other and Hermione standing as friends, Phoenix's deep voice is perfect for abuse on this because he was Once again, the film has a new "jumpy" scenes, have earned the who once more bring fine morale the role, and his flare for drama extremely close to his brother. director, Mike Newell. Chris series its first PG-13 rating. Newell to the story. Audiences can't get shows as it has never been seen Cash's tough relationships with his Columbus directed the first two decided to push the limit and with enough of this unstoppable trio. first wife and his father are also while Alfonste-Cuaron directed these scenes take a risk of losing In the end, the two hour and before. the third. Newell's is the most audience members. Yet the reverse fifty minute ride will leave the Reese Witherspoon truly portrayed to allow the viewers to successful interpretation yet, living has happened, the PG-13 rating audience a little emotionally captures the essence of June Carter get a stronger sense of where his up to all the hype. perhaps intriguing anxious exhausted. This film takes its Cash in her comedic and dramatic songs came from. Newell takes Rowling's work audience members. audience out of the reality and into talents. In the movie, Carter says Walk the Line is likely to be an and brings it to the screen. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert a world of witchcraft and wizardry, that that she learned to be funny to award winner this year. After seeing Sometimes Newell strays from Grint, and Emma Watson once a world where nothing's compensate for her lack of vocal the movie, there is no doubt in my the book, in order to keep length again play the three heroes of the impossible. talent, but the 'lack" of talent is mind why it remained number 2 in down and excitement up. story. This film lets the audience be surely not shown. Although it was box-office sales throughout the 5- Unlike the directors in the This trio has grown part of Hogwarts and experience . nearly impossible to detect Phoenix day weekend. The parties involved past, Newell does not hesitate to throughout the films; the -once- the magic. in this film need not worry, because go all out. He captures :the true amateurs have discovered a little Harry, Ron, and Hermione let and Witherspoon, both did their essence of fear, and fulfills the more in the world of acting. the future audiences luliow that own vocals in the movie. They both the line they are walking is more of hefty task of bringing Harry's Radcliffe portrays real emotion on " ... something wicked this way learned to play the instruments that abridge, and they have little chance greatest enemy to life. - the screen, making Harry a much comes. their characters played as well. of falling off. • 525.600 minute 11 3 ust one wa to measure a year

Mary Rock geared Harry Potter films in order to Roger's roommate, Mark Maureen's (Idina Menzel) political too cheerful for its profound StafTVVriter direct a grittier film dealing with (Anthony Rapp) is trying to film protest. The flirtatious Maureen's content, but the music helps to modern day topics, like girlfriend, Joanne (Trade separate the story from others, AIDS, poverty, and Thomas), simply wants making it unforgettable, while the homosexuality. But his her to commit in their actors' beautiful voices surge the The current movie, Rent, latest. endeavor is relationship. movie to great heights.There were based entirely on the hit musical, charming, and successful After being beaten up times during the songs when I had enthusiastic reviews from in magically creating a by thugs, Collins (Jesse L. wanted the characters to stop people who had seen the musical. masterpiece. Martin) is found by the singing about their problems and Yet there were still a few Rent blends together ever gentle and kind Angel do something, but often the unreceptive newspaper reviews. the lives and stories of (Wilson Jermaine _characters poured so much passion My mother read me one hostile several bohemians living in Heredia), who provides into the song that it made for an review, and proceeded to try to lower eastside New York one of the most incredible scene. convince me to see Walk The Line, City who are struggling to entertaining and A modern day version of La or some other four star movie.The survive. They have no delightful performances. Boheme, Rent first appeared as a only way I knew of Rent before money to pay their rent, Sadness and hope go hand Broadway musical in the mid actually seeing it was because of which incites a battle in hand from one 1990s. An unusual thing about the the song "Seasons of-Love," which against a former passionate scene to the film version is that most of the cast is intriguing by itself. How else roommate, the sellout next. From drag queens, is from the original musical, rather would I blow by heart the number Benny (Taye Diggs), who to drug addicts; Rent isn't than being replaced by a new of minutes in a year? I had no idea intends to- evict them. just about the struggles of Hollywood cast and fits together what to expect, but I can now say Mimi (Rosario Dawson) some artists; but about perfectly, leaving no doubt as to that I am very glad I ignored my battles a drug addiction living, and to live by love. their friendships, or their perfect mother's advice, and went to see while she falls in love with At first glance, some pitch. an amazing movie. musician Roger (Adam Pascal) who a documentary about life in East may pass up seeing Rent because More than just people It might be surprising that struggles to complete the writing of Village, and has a major break they think that, as a musical on the jumping on tables to sing, Rent is Chris Columbus left the child- a single song. with footage of his ex-girlfriend big screen it would be cheesy, or fabulous. ilecemlier 2005

Football 'ousted from Diavoffs Water Polo makin' a splash Chris Vannini Hunter Stenback StaffVVriter his night despite this the game entire game. As the game own identity. "It's tough when you lose StaffVVriter Another story containing was still tied at 35 and the dwindled the maples were two .great players like we did,' says much great success stems teams were headed for down 7-3, Seaholm had the The Seaholm Boys' Water Polo team Brandon Green, who led the team in from the Seaholm football overtime. On the first play of ball all the way to the Lahser sits patiently in the shadow cast by players shooting percentage this season, 'but once team this year. Heading into overtime, Junior Fullback one-yard line for a third of other sports. No, they aren't bringing we found our stride we didn't look back! the playoffs, the Maples were Alex Bach took a handoff into down. But the Maples could in big crowds like football or the Solid goaltending throughout the year hoping to Make a deep run. the end zone and gave not cash in on the Birmingham Unified vs. Brother Rice from senior Nick Ruiz, and timely With a 7-2 record, Seaholm Seaholm the lead. Then four opportunity losing a yard on hockey game. One thing they are doing offensive performances from senior Dan was aspiring to a first-round consecutive passes were the third down run. On consistently, however, is winning. Sure, McCarthy, and sophomores Brandon home game, but when the forced incomplete by the fourth down, a play action there are ups and downs in a long season, Green and Morgan Priestley proved to match ups were shown on Seaholm defense and the pass to Alex Bach was forced but with a Th place finish in the State help lead the team to success. McCarthy Fox Sports Net, it was maples came away yet another incomplete, stopping the tournament for a second straight year, the led the team in scoring, Green led the determined that the Maples victory. It was Linden's only Maples' drive. Seaholm team is quickly proving that they are a team in shooting percentage, and Priesdey would play Linden High loss on the year. Seaholm now could not put a long drive force to be reckoned with. led the team in both kick-outs drawn and School, a team that went 9-0 looked towards a match up together and they lost, 7-3. At the beginning of the season, it was assists. Junior Thomas Spoto also shone in the regular season. with the Lahser Knights. The loss was an unfortunate expected that the team might face a small this year, leading the team in steals. Against Linden, the Against Lahser, the way for the maples to end a drop-off with the loss of seniors Dan Overall, this year was another great Maples were fighting multiple Maples' defense was terrific season. Priestley and Matt Burke.They also began year for second year coach Joel Wallace's injuries. Junior Timmy spectacular in shutting down The Maples finished the the season by losing 2 out of 4 tournament team. "I was extremely proud of how the Palmer stepped up with an the Knights' offense. Against season, 8-3. There are many games and their home opener to Groves. team played down the stretch," said unbelievable performance. the wall of Maples an early returning players who hope As the season progressed, however, Wallace. I guess it's hard not to be proud Spectacular rushing plus a touchdown was all that to improve next year. Will the team began to turn around and find its when you have such a great team. blocked field goal highlighted Lahser could manage the they step up to the challenge? Sweet Sixteen: Girl's swimming completes an amazing season Ashley Haglund News Editor expected to .place .much above. their for the State Meet were led by freshman immortali7e4 on the board in the pool, and competitors. However, the girls knew that. r . Lauren Nichols who placed 3rd in her has led the girls to the top three team Finishes With sixteen girls who headed to States they still had a chance when the 2005 OAA individual SO Freestyle, helping to add at the State Meet. and the head coach in his 166. Season, it League. Meet, concluding the girls: dual points . to total the 7'h place win. Hodgson is a unique coach, voted as seems that the number sixteen was a duels) season, brought a change for the better. Sophomore Lauren Sherer was ecstatic, All-Area Coach of the year, teaching girls to the mystery behind the surprising success Seaholm achieved 3rd place in their division, commenting, 'All I can .say is we-swam swim fast and enjoy practice, working on of the Seaholm girls' swim team. shocking many area teams, creating the amazingly: technique first and speed second. After disappointing losses toTrov High, biggest upset of the season. Head coach Karl Hodgson, in his I 6th This year was a transition year. Next Labser, Cranbrook Kingswood, Rochester Strong .freshmen supporting the few Season, as a member of. the Seaholm will bring more girls to increase the 56 girl Adams, and cross-town rivals Groves, the veterans led the team to victory throughout coaching staff and his 4th year as head cOach, enrollment. Soon Seaholm will be Seaholm Swimmin1 Women were .not the season. The sixteen girls that qualified has coached many of Sea.holm's legends, threatening Groves for the top area team. 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Varsity Profile. practice their race pace by running several mile Matt Gulley or half mile distances with rests in between. StaffVVriter Junior Ricardo Timmerman recalls a memorable moment from the season, "I love Jordan Schwartz A dynasty has begun. ForAhe second year, U2, Bono andThe Edge which help me to run the Seaholm men's cross country team faster. At my last race, a loudspeaker was blaring qualified to the State Meet. 1977 and 2000 melodramatic nostalgia rock like "Summer of were the last times the boys' team qualified '69". It made me feel tired and my legs heavy. for the intense meet. Led by front-runners Then one of my teammates put on U2. When Ted Howard and Mike Bender, and freshmen "Sunday Bloody Sunday" started playing, I phenomenon Ben Lewis, this young team is naturally felt better and finally broke 20 destined to outshine the past and forge a new minutes for the 5k!" era of Seaholm -style domination. My predictions for next year: Seaholm Juniors Carl Dunker, Evan Whitenack, defeats perennial powerhouse Lahser for their and Nathan Parker also ran Varsity races this first dual meetloss in 5 years. Seaholm is classy year and will make up a strong senior about it, as usual. Seaholm defends Hanson's contingent next year. Saying farewell are seniors Invite Championship for the third year, with a Chad Redmond and Matt Gulley, both 4-year record-low score, starting a long tradition. Both varsity nmners.This year the boys' team placed Ted Howard and Mike Bender run faster than 1st at the Red Hawk Invite, 1st at the Hanson's the current school -record of 15:55. Thomas Invite out of 17 schools, 2nd at the MSU Chadwick is a mentor to next year's young Favorite Wrestling Position: Full Name: Jordan " Chuckie" Spartan Invite out of 23 teams, 2nd at the West runners. He too breaks 17:35. Zach Plumb Schwartz Diamond Cutter Bloomfield Invite out of 14 schools, 8th at the gets serious and breaks 17:20. EvanWhitenack Birthday: November 7th, 1987 Sports played at Seaholm: Oakland Country Meet out of 43 schools, and and Nathan Parker break 17 minutes while Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Lacrosse, Archery (outside of 6th at the Oxford Invitational out of 16 schools, chasing Ben Lewis. Carl Dunker achieves his wildest dreams. The women's team also had •Marital Status: Va.cant school) all during the regular season. The Maples ran well in the post season by finishing 2nd to an excellent year, winning the regional title Ideal Season Record: execute Hero: Soggy Mac Lahser at the Regional Meet and then finishing and picking up a trophy shaped like the Lower Pet Dog: Hunter the gotchall 15th in the Division 2 State Meet. Peninsula. Senior Captain Hanna Brogren ran College Plans: IT of 'M To tile unitiated, all cross-country races as top runner for her team for most of the Career Choice: Philanthropist Favorites: are 5 kilometers, which is equal to 3.1 miles. season, finishing her cross country career well by running her fastest time ever at the State Siblings Yes Color: Blue Races are scored on a point finish system: if you place first, you score one point, and if you meet in a speedy 19:56. Number: 22 Things he does over the cross the finish line in 50th place, you score The women's team is also very young, weekend: Shoots Skeet Subject: AP Drager 50 points.Team scores are the sum of the team's including several varsity freshmen that will Food: A Wreck (Potbelly's) first five runners' places, with victory for the most likely continue the success and heed the Number of Years Wrestling: 10 TV Show: Curb Your Enthusiasm team with the lowest total score. lessons taught by Hanna. Freshman Jordan Barnett adds, like running. Hanna is super. Favorte Thing about Wrestling: Movie: Shawsbank Redemption Daily practice consists of long extended runs to build endurance, which go as far as Hooray." She then attempted a somersault but Hard Nosed competition nine miles, or interval sessions where runners fell down laughing

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