7301 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ Volume 21 Issue 3 November 2008 News Adopt A Family: Briefs Helping during the holidays Family, and how does it may be one kid or six kids, families in Chandler or Dec. 3. Student Council Turkey Trot help those in need? and students try and get Phoenix but because the will then wrap the items The Mesa Sertoma Club “Adopt A Family is one as much as they can for economy is so bad and and deliver them to fami- is presenting the 39th of Red Mountain Student the kids. The families then there are a lot more needy lies for the holidays,” said annual Turket Trot on Council’s service projects, come pick it up, or it can people, we’re trying to Ms. Gates. Thanksgiving Day at Red but it’s also something be delivered. So if they focus on Mesa,” said Ms. Each family will also Mountain Park. The event the whole school does,” are having a hard time Dilbeck. “Last year we get a food box, with a tur- runs from 6 a.m. to noon. said Ms. Dilbeck. “We getting Christmas presents, raised clothes and toys and key or ham and a hygiene Volunteers are needed By Brianna Pantilione buy items for children of students help take care of other items for 65 kids, and pack. and service learning hours Staff Writer families such as clothes that,” said Ms. Dilbeck. this year we’re looking at “The hygiene packs are available. For more or an item they want. We Student Council finds about 75.” are new this year and information, email lainy- It is that time of the [email protected] try to get families things local families who need It is a really good cause consist of toothbrushes, year again for fund-raising they need such as towels, their holidays brightened. for those looking to help toothpaste, soap, shampoo, to help the needy of our Winter Formal pots and pans or maybe a “Usually we go to the out this holiday season. conditioner, dish soap, community. One of the Christmas tree.” nurses of surrounding Student Council is look- laundry soap, toilet paper A masquerade-themed longest standing projects is The focus is on provid- elementary schools and the ing to start handing out and more,” said Ms. Gates. winter formal will be Adopt A Family. ing children with items nurse here. Usually school items needed right around If you want to lend a held on Saturday Dec. 14. “This has probably been they need. nurses know the needi- Thanksgiving Break. If hand to those in need in Tickets are available in the going back as far as the “Each child gets shoes, est families. We also get anybody wants to get a gift Mesa and get involved bookstore for $18. school has been opened. two shirts, a jacket, jeans information from teachers tag with an item that they the holiday spirit, Adopt a There are families who we and a few fun items,” said here at school as to who can buy for a family, then Family is looking for your Toy Drive have helped when the older Ms. Gates, the Student needs help,” said Ms. they can stop by Ms. Gates help. For more informa- siblings were here eight Council advisor. Dilbeck. or Ms. Dilbeck’s room. tion on helping out with Support the Lost Boys of years ago, and now the Making holiday festivi- The efforts all go to “Each tag is only one Adopt A Family, see Ms. Sudan by participating in younger brothers or sisters ties possible and enjoyable help our community. item so it is an afford- Gates in room 237 or Ms. the toy drive. Donations are going through,” said for the less fortunate is the “[The people helped] able option for everyone. Dilbeck in room 242. of new or gently used toys Ms. Dilbeck, the Student goal for this fund-raiser, no are families at Red Moun- We request that the items will be accepted and sent Council co-advisor. to the Sudanese refugees matter what it takes. tain or families in Mesa. are new, unwrapped and at the Lost Boys’ Center in But what is Adopt A “For each family there In the past we have helped returned to room 237 by Phoenix. The homeroom that collects the most toys by Friday, Dec. 5 wins a pizza party. RM dance classes CEP Deadline “Run the Show” The CEP deadline is Friday, reograph a dance, 30 sec- concert will stand out be- guest choreographers— Janessa Clare, a dance Dec. 5. In order to receive onds of which get taught to cause some of the dances Advanced has Heather teacher at a local studio.” credit, all booklets must the class,” said West. “We are really unique. The Hester, from Impact Dance The theme for this be turned into the Career vote on our favorite dances dance that I choreographed Studio, and Production has year’s concert is “Run the Center by this date. If and the top eight or nine will have a 10-year-old Louis Egurrola, a former Show,” and that is the title you have any questions, will make it into the show. guest dancer. We also have Red Mountain student and of the first dance. While please see Mrs. Kiser in It’s only the it is difficult to determine the Career Center. Advanced and the length of the show, it is By Valerie Nunez Production expected to last about two AIMS Retakes Editor-in-Chief classes that hours, with an intermis- choreograph sion. Many Red Mountain Any juniors interested in Every year, Red Moun- taking the AIMS Writing, their own students may be awaiting Reading, or Math for the tain’s dance classes amaze dances.” the teaser. opportunity to exceed and excite the student body All dance “The dances that are should sign up in the with their twice-yearly classes have most entertaining and best counseling department concert. This semester, the been work- performed in rehearsal are no later than Wednes- Dance Concert will take ing since the generally put in the teaser,” day, Dec. 10. For more place on Thursday and Fri- beginning of said West. “But the dances information, see Mrs. Hale day Dec. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. school on this that go in are not decided or Mrs. Sweador in the Junior Emily West has concert, in until the day before, so I counseling office. been a member of Red order to make don’t know what’s going to Mountain’s Dance Produc- it a success. be shown as a preview.” No School tion class for two years and “This year No matter what pieces choreographed one of the There will be no school we have a go into the teaser, this on Thursday Nov. 27 or dances that will be featured really great year’s dance concert is sure Friday Nov. 28. Enjoy your in the show. group of PHOTO BY BRITTANY HULTENIUS to be a hit. Tickets will be Thanksgiving Break! “In Production, each dancers,” said The dance Production class practices for their upcoming concert in which available in the bookstore dancer is required to cho- West. “The some of the dances have been choreographed by students. or at the door for $8.

In d e x News 1-3 canned food drive Thanksgiving wrestling opinion 4-5 How’s the competition this The Roar delves deep into RM’s JV and varsity focus 6-8 year? the meaning of this holiday. wrestling teams are A&e 9-10 winners. sports 11-12 PHOTO BY PHOTO BY - page 2 PHOTO COURTESY OF - page 6 JALISSA FORD – page 11 WILLIAM SOWARDS WWW.URBANEXT.UIUC.EDU

[email protected] www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/newslab Please recycle November 2008 2 Ne w s News Canned Food Drive Briefs Driving students to help the helpless true fun lies in the com- food we collect the better. ourselves.” is to get people involved.” RM Student signs petition that has emerged Basically, for us the whole With how the country’s Something interesting with ASU between the homerooms at goal is to get in a many economy is at this moment, which people may have Red Mountain. The two cans as possible. We are it is not entirely surpris- noticed are the ads this On Friday Nov. 14 Red main factions in this battle only in competition with ing that a peace has been year on Red Mountain TV Mountain senior Lucille Aubrecht signed a letter are the Block American ourselves.” reached between these two for the canned food drive. of intent to attend ASU on Literature and History It would seem that the groups. But, with this little “I think that this year’s an athletic scholarship for class, under the direction Block class has the same incentive gone, is there any drive is one of the best softball. By William Sowards of Mr. Kaufman and Ms. type of philosophy for this other kind of incentive that because I have a lot of Staff Writer Sokol, and Mr. Kuss’ third year. is pushing the two sides on students who are good at hour, but unlike previous “Really we are in to their goals? making computer graphics, Choir Concert They are round, they years, the two sides have a competition against “A major drive for food so we have been making are metal, they hold food, On Tuesday Dec. 9, Red called a bit of a cease-fire. ourselves and the previous collection is the incentive commercials that have they are cans! Welcome Mountain’s choir students “Our goal is to get more Block classes,” said Mr. of things like a pizza party been aired on RMTV,” said to fall and the canned food will be holding a concert cans this year than last Kaufman. “We are hoping and internal competition,” Mr. Kuss. “This year I in the auditorium. The drive. Starting on Nov. year,” said Mr. Kuss. “Our to surpass the record of said Mr. Kuss. “It makes have a lot of students from concert begins at 7:30 3 and ending on Nov. 21, goal is 17,000 cans, last the 2007 Block class. Mr. it more fun for kids to get other classes who laugh p.m. and admission is free. the Red Mountain canned year we brought in 16,242 Kuss may think we are involved. The whole idea and say they are great, but food drive (sponsored cans. Right now some in a competition, I really for the competition, both at least it will make the Band & Orchestra by Student Council) has food banks are already don’t know. Really we are between my classes and students think and hope- Concert become a staple of the fall. out of food, so the more only in competition with the homerooms on campus, fully bring in cans.” Whether you are a sopho- On Thursday, Dec. 11, Even though there may more in Block, one of Mr. the band and orchestra or may not be a small feud classes will be performing Kuss’ students, or with going on between these in a joined concert, held in some new faction that has two groups, one thing is the auditorium with free decided to enter into the for sure, this drive has a admission. The concert fray, there is little doubt much bigger purpose. begins at 7:30 p.m. and is that the canned food drive “Ultimately our goal is expected to run until 9:30 is one of the funnest events p.m. to help as many people as that helps others that this possible during a period Congrats to school offers. of serious economic down “Our goal is 20,000 Speech & Debate turn,” said Mr. Kaufman. pounds [of food and cans] “This is a time where the Speech and Debate gave this year,” said Ms. Gates, food banks need this kind a solid showing at the Student Council advisor. 2008 Dobson Invitational of help more than any “Last year we collected Tournament on Nov. 14 other time of the year.” just under 17,000 pounds and 15. Finalists include The food drive ends and in 2006 almost 19,000 sophomore Adam Gabel on Nov. 21. The top three taking third place in pounds.” homerooms will receive Novice Lincoln-Douglas After collection, this a pizza party courtesy of debate, senior Milena Ma- food is taken to a local Student Council. We will zurkiewicz placing third in food bank for distribution. have final results in the Expository Speaking, and The collection of food in next issue of the Roar. senior Harrison Gearns this manner is wonderful; placing third in Student Good luck to all the home- however, many believe the PHOTO BY WILLIAM SOWARDS Congress House 1. Other The Block Class has been one of the largest canned food collectors on campus. rooms. accomplishments include Cory Hernandez and Bri- anna Pantilione advancing to semifinals in Duo Inter- pretation, Harrison Gearns advancing to semifinals Students participate in in Poetry Interpretation, and sophomores Gabriel Mecham and Alexan- Reflection Night dria Davis advancing to quarterfinals in Novice Service Learning, which is ing has not only affected the community, but also ‘I’ll never teach for a liv- Public Forum Debate. Go an award received for earn- the structure of my day, the student individually. ing.’ It really helps kids Red Mountain Speech and ing 150 Service Learning but the important parts as “I’ve had a lot of learn about their tastes and Debate. hours. well,” said senior Summar students come to me and may help develop voca- “Run the Show” “It’s a way for students Klug. “I notice the little explain that their experi- tional preferences.” to feel that their service things with people now ence was life-changing,” For more information On Thursday and Friday learning is appreciated,” and feel more inclined to says Ms. Hombach. “I’ve about Service Learning, Dec. 4 and 5, the dance says Ms. Hombach, Red help them.” also had kids said they will see Ms. Hombach in room concert, titled “Run the By Harrison Gearns Editor Mountain’s Service Learn- It does not only benefit never do things again, like 265. Show” will be performed ing coach. “It is good for in the auditorium. Tickets students to feel like their cost $8 and are available Red Mountain had their service is appreciated.” in the bookstore or at the official Service Learn- Service Learning is a door. ing Reflection Night in Mesa Public Schools pro- October. gram designed to encour- Adopt A Family Reflection Night is an age students to engage in integral part of the Service community service by add- Any group interested in Learning process in Mesa ing incentives to scholar- adopting a “whole child,” Public Schools. Students ships. Countless students (buying all the gifts for present a five-minute across MPS participate in that one child), please presentation, whether it’s a Reflection Night to gain let Mrs. Gates know, and poster, PowerPoint or other she will get you informa- the golden sticker on their form of media, to explain tion. Student Council has diploma notifying that the how the service affected a waiting list this year, so student completed their the students themselves the more people involved prescribed 150 hours. It is and their world. After- the more families can be a large program spanning served. Don’t forget to wards, three judges score all across Mesa that has bring in extra hygiene the student with a checklist benefited the Red Moun- items. Also, Student to determine if their Ser- tain community from day Council is taking dona- vice Learning hours will one. tions of wrapping paper, count towards receiving tape, bows, gift bags, etc. “I think Service Learn- the Honor in Excellence in November 2008 3 Ne w s Speech & Debate Runs home tournament KidRocks RIF Red Day Mountain

individual speaking events, tournaments,” says senior early childhood, and just and a type of debate, and Amanda Scruggs, presi- regular kids in the commu- communities every year. Student Congress. Over dent of Speech and Debate. nity,” said Ms. Heck. RIF lends a hand to those 40 schools competed in “Speech and Debate is There are many free who need help and is an this tournament, with each so hectic that sometimes activities for children to organization that helps kids school capable of entering it doesn’t completely choose. However, some to grow up reading and be over 80 competitors. register why we’re doing activities do include a able to understand their By Harrison Gearns “We worked really hard what we do. Throwing small fee. own books. Club RIF has Editor to make sure everything a tournament gives us By Jalissa Ford “Each ticket is 50 over 1,800 teen volunteers ran OK,” says senior Ten- some background to help Staff Writer cents. There are a lot of giving away books, tutor- Despite hiccups along nielle Choi, club secretary. us understand the rules of free things, but it cost if ing over 1,375 students ev- the way, Red Mountain “It got hectic, but I’m re- competition.” Red Mountain High you want pictures with ery week, reading buddies, Speech and Debate suc- ally proud of how the team Some students are just School’s Club RIF will Santa or fishing for prizes,” and even donates books to cessfully ran their Lost reacted.” glad the tournament is present their annual Kid said Ms. Heck. an orphanage in Mexico. Dutchman home tourna- With a new team, a new over, and that it got over at RIF Day on Thursday, Putting Kid RIF Day “We give kids, people, ment on Oct. 24 and 25. coach and a new tourna- a reasonable time. Dec. 18, from 2:30 p.m. to together requires a number and communities privi- The tournament gave ment every year, Speech “Last year we all got 4:30 p.m. on the RMHS of students to be involved leges and opportunities students all across the state and Debate students can out at 1 a.m., and I got out patio. This fund-raiser in- before, during, and after to learn; opportunities an opportunity to show- feel rushed and busy, but at 3 a.m.,” says Alex Ben- cludes activities such as a the event. they might not have had case their speaking, acting since tournaments cost son, a returning member of petting zoo, the making of “There are 65 tutors before,” said senior Mariah and argumentative skills money to compete in, stu- the team who is currently ornaments, face paintings, and 1,800 of what we call Kohles, a president of Club by competing in various dents can reap the benefits a sophomore at Arizona story time, and free books. supporters, but the tutors RIF. events. Red Mountain from the very start of the State University. “It’s a Entrance into this event is do almost all the work,” “Those are just some students stuck behind the tournament. miracle we all got out at free, but some activities said Ms. Heck. of the things we do to scenes and ran the tourna- “Our dues for being 10:30.” will cost tickets. Tickets Planning this major help other people,” says ment in conjunction with in the club are only $60 “I was happy to go for the activities cost 50 event is a large undertak- senior Jenifer Morrissette, Mr. Leverington, Speech because of the tourna- home on time,” says senior cents and are sold on Kid ing. In addition to their another president of Club and Debate’s new head ment,” says junior Brianna Christian Hoyt, club trea- RIF Day at the event. other activities Club RIF RIF. “We love to actually coach. Pantilione. “It costs way surer. “This involves about begins preparing months in see what effects we’ve had “It’s been exhausting more than that to compete For more information 65 costumes, prizes for advance for Kid RIF Day. on other kids.” being head coach for the in tournaments, but costs on Speech and Debate, fishing for prizes, cakes for “We start planning Kid For more information first time this year,” said can be whittled down due their upcoming tourna- cake walk, a petting zoo, RIF Day right after the RIF on Kid RIF Day, visit Ms. Mr. Leverington. “It’s a to the profit we turn thanks ments or ways to get ornaments, free books, and assembly in September,” Heck in room 255. lot of fun though. We have to the tournament.” involved, speak with Mr. paint for kid’s faces,” says says Ms. Heck. “We’re a lot of talent on the team However, some team Leverington in room 613P. Ms. Heck, Red Mountain’s also doing this year, and I enjoy work- members believe Club RIF advisor. other things ing with the kids. Being there are more in- Kid RIF Day helps like the tournament director this centives to running children establish com- Salk assem- year was a good learning a tournament than prehension of literature bly and our experience as well because just money. and reading by letting kids member- I enjoyed seeing the other “Running experience the pleasure of ship drive.” side of the tournament. It [Speech tourna- reading while having fun. Red was great to learn the inner ments] is essential Any child, from anywhere Mountain’s workings.” to our club be- can participate. Club RIF Speech and Debate cause it teaches “All children are invit- gives away PHOTO COURTESTY OF RIF PHOTO BY ABAGAIL DAVIS students compete in up to our members the ed, the faculty’s children, 2,500 books Every year Red Mountain’s Club RIF hosts Kid Speech and Debate’s Lost Dutchman Salk Elementary kids, four events including two inner workings of Tournament was a success. to schools RIF Day. RM FFAWins national award the students, the chapter, Each activity provides rating is the highest level them.” to try to reach three-star and the community,” said opportunities for members of accomplishment a chap- What is needed to be- and hopefully Model of Mr. Sorensen the sponsor to excel in one of three ter may achieve. come one of these chapters Innovation status.” of FFA on Red Mountain’s areas: student, chapter, “Our ultimate goal is are activities which help FFA is a national youth campus. or community develop- to become what is called a both the students and the organization of 500,823 The award program is ment. Every year, chapters Model of Innovation chap- community. student members preparing sponsored by Toyota as are recognized as having ter,” said Mr. Sorenson. “Right now we are for leadership and careers a special project of the earned a one-, two- or “There are ten throughout holding a drive to collect in the science, business and By William Sowards National FFA Foundation. three-star rating on their the nation, and it would supplies to send to soldiers technology of agriculture Staff Writer The National FFA Chapter application. The three-star be amazing to be one of overseas, a pet food drive with 7,358 local chapters The National FFA Orga- Award program recognizes for local ani- in all 50 states, Puerto Rico nization recently selected FFA chapters for devel- mal shelters, and the Virgin Islands. from a pool of more than oping and conducting a working with “We have about 250 630 candidates nationwide detailed Program of Activi- Red Moun- students in FFA, due the Red Mountain High ties (POA). tain’s special mainly to the fact that School FFA Chapter of “This is the second year education all agricultural science Mesa, AZ, as a two-star that we have received this program, and students are in FFA, but winner in the National FFA ranking on the state level. conducting a only about 100 students are Chapter Award program. We received a gold medal senior garden- completely active in the The chapter members for that, and we are now ing program at club,” said Mr. Sorenson. were honored at the 81st the top of the top,” said the Mesa Mul- FFA strives to make National FFA Convention Mr. Sorensen. “The top tigenerational a positive difference in in Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. four clubs in the state go Center,” said the lives of students by 22-25, 2008. to nationals to be ranked, Mr. Sorenson. developing their potential “The application pro- and this year we received a “Throughout for premier leadership, cess for this award requires two-star award. Last year the rest of the personal growth, and that we have 15 standing it was a three-star award, year, we will career success through committees within those which is even better. What be conduct- agricultural education. committees they have to this means is that we are ing other Visit www.ffa.org for more plan, set goal and imple- among the elite chapters of PHOTO COURTESY OF FFA activities of information. ment activities that benefit FFA in the nation.” This year, Red Mountain’s FFA received a National Chapter Award. the same type pinion 4 November 2008 O Th e Ro a r Can you locate Beijing?

Geography may not be the easiest subject for students, but I would Hint: It’s in China have expected a bit more than I got after a survey of 13 random students and one teacher. It seems Red Mountain students (and one teacher) could do with a world map or two. Keep in mind that this survey was of students in 10-12 grades. Enjoy the results. New York City 4/14 The Bering Strait 3/14 Germany 8/14

Ohio 7/14

Kyoto 7/14

Washington, D.C. 6/14

Mesa 9/14 Beijing 0/14

Florida 14/14 Vatican City 6/14 Iran 8/14

Cairo 8/14

Australia 14/14

MAP COURTESY OF ENGLISH.FREEMAP.JP Cheerleading It’s more dangerous than you thought “It was the worst pain cheerleading incidents ever,” recalled Hancock. have not garnered national “I bounced off the floor, attention, but still remain a and I could feel shock- concern. waves run up my legs. I “Whenever we teach laid there and screamed.” girls stunts or practice Hancock is a part of moves, we take special By Harrison Gearns a growing statistic that precautions to ensure Editor has increased since 1990. injuries remain low,” said Cheerleading injuries for It’s a problem, and it’s Coach Bonewell, advisor girls aged 5 to 18 have on the rise. to Spiritline. “We always increased 110 percent from Cheerleading-related have mats in place, and 1990 to 2002. Studies plot accidents have increased when the girls are practic- out an increasing trend as exponentially, according ing new stunts, we go to more and more girls begin to an article published by a gymnastics gym to use to become interested in ABC News written by their spring-loaded mats. the sport and the competi- Heather Cabot. Students It’s necessary that we prac- tive compliments for the ages 17-22 have seen tice safety, and we do.” activity increase. Many at- horrific injuries due to Although you shouldn’t tribute this to the fact that this nationally-growing be afraid of cheerleading, cheerleading has changed epidemic, and it’s only get- one should be aware of the in the past decade. ting worse. Cheerleading risks associated with the “Ten or 15 years ago, has now exceeded gym- activity. Injuries include they were basically stand- nastics in injuries. It’s an twisted ankles, injured ing leading cheers on the injury epidemic affecting backs and fractured wrists. sidelines. They weren’t thousands of students. More severe injuries can throwing each other up in According to the article range from broken legs to the air, and they weren’t by ABC News, Bethany spinal damage. The goal forming tall pyramids. Hancock in Columbus, of preventing these injuries The injuries that can result Ohio spent the majority of can be met with proper are severe,” said Brenda her senior year suffering preparation and training. Shields, research coor- through crippling surgeries Cheerleading is the dinator at the Center for to correct a leg injury from new gymnastics, and with Injury Research and Policy a cheerleading accident in- proper training, programs at Columbus Children’s volving her performing an PHOTO COURTESY OF YEARBOOK all over the nation can Hospital. unsafe move on a marble Red Mountain’s Spiritline girls may risk getting injured for school spirit. eliminate as much of the At Red Mountain, floor. risk as possible. November 2008 Opinion 5 AdviceGuyDefending nerds everywhere Happy Turkey season, my predicament- Dear Questioning Tights, should you get married, they do have a big stricken peers! My fellow classmates are Nerdy? What? I can’t believe that you say. More importantly, this was an initia- still in dire need of advice, I see. We’ve a said that! All of my idols wear tights and tive and referendum proposition. An indi- lot of work to do, so let’s get started! prance around using their superpowers to vidual went around from person to person destroy evil! In my opinion, the best kind and received signatures that equated to Dear AdviceGuy, of person to be is the kind where every- 10 percent of all of the registered vot- I’m pretty sure that Mr. Saunders is thing you do creates an action bubble! ers in the state of Arizona who voted last me 30 years in the future, and it’s kind You know, one of those things that explain year in order to get this on the ballot. So of freaking me out. Help AdviceGuy! your action true to the 60’s pop art bubble instead of saying that Proposition 102 is Sincerely, format. For example, if you were to the government telling you what to do, Mr. Saunders Jr. punch someone and a red, edgy blurb it is actually more correct to say that regis- that says “POW!” or “KAZIIING!” show tered voters are asking the government to Dear Mr. Saunders Jr., up, you have accomplished greatness! I enforce a belief the majority of Arizona I will admit: this has got to be one of even have my own special action bubble: voters share. the most interesting fears I’ve ever read “ADVICE’D!” Although I may not wear To be honest, I’m not a fan of Prop. about, though a serious one. As you may tights, looking up to someone who does 102. However, if the majority of Arizo- or may not know, Mr. Saunders Syndrome doesn’t make you weird or nerdy. I bet nans would like to redefine marriage as is a rare and fictional disease affecting there are lots of people you would con- one man and one woman, seeing as they about one in about 2600 students at Red sider cool who also look up to super-pow- had more support for their cause than Mountain. Symptoms include an interest ered, caped, tight-wearing fighters of evil voters against the proposition did, they in political science, wearing awesome- (or justice, if that’s more of your thing)! won it fair and square. If you don’t agree, looking sweaters, and hoarding sweet ties. here are some ways you can get involved. I got a chance to catch up with Mr. Saun- Dear AdviceGuy, Find people who are already trying to ders, however, and honestly, if you turn Did you hear? Prop 102 got passed! fight your issue. Support initiatives trying into Mr. Saunders, you won’t really need What happened to equal rights? Since to take 102 to court. When you reach to worry about being a lame person. He when did the government have a say 18, register to vote. Write columns for was polite, well-dressed and humorous. in who you can marry? This is an your local newspaper. Talk to people and He did have some advice for you, though. outrage. I can’t believe people actu- make sure they understand the viewpoints “If he’s really becoming me, tell him ally voted for this! This shouldn’t have you hold in a non-argumentative man- that he needs to speed up the process. That even been a proposition to begin with! I ner. The beauty in our age of information way, he can spend the rest of his life doing want to hear what you think. I want to is that you have the right and the ability the things I never did,” said Mr. Saunders. fight this but I’m not sure how. Do you to express yourself. Yelling and scream- Well there you go, MSJ. have any suggestions? ing won’t pass another amendment to the Sincerely, constitution eliminating the authority that AdviceGuy, Outraged Prop. 102 won. 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All of my idols wear tights and have someone’s opinion by changing their PHOTO BY BRIANA PANTILiONE superpowers. Is this too nerdy? Dear Outraged, opinion, not by telling them that they’re This is what AdviceGuy looks like right before Sincerely, Actually, since the government issues wrong. Make sure you’re prepared for he checks the Newslab suggestion box, located Questioning Tights the marriage license that you will receive someone to change your mind in the same in the library. way. Nutritional fact-checking on Fundraisers these facts. A small sur- Senior Tenneille Choi Th e Ro a r prise but little likelihood is a member of two of the for change. clubs that participate in “I don’t care much those fundraisers. about calories but I’ll “We joke about the nu- The Red Mountain Roar is the monthly publication of Red Mountain High probably order less,” said tritional value but honestly School, 7301 E. Brown Rd., Mesa AZ 85207. For information concerning junior Chenneille Choi. “I kids don’t care most of advertising, call (480) 472-8228 and leave a message for the newspaper can understand why they the time,” said Tenneille. staff. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the view or official By Brianna Pantilione pick those choices because “They eat whatever tastes policies of the school. The Red Mountain Roar encourages letters to the Staff Writer who’s going to buy an good, and so we sell that. editor on any topics of interest to the student body. All letters must be Carbohydrates and apple.” Things with more calo- signed, and may be edited for grammar and space. Visit our website at Some students avoid ries just seem to be more sugar flying everywhere… http://www2.mpsaz.org/rmhs/staff/jxsaquella/class3/. With obesity a hot topic these fundraisers for this popular.” and on the rise, why is no fact. Since the students are one noticing that calories “I feel the fundraisers pretty apathetic about what are flooding us in the form are extremely unhealthy,” their ingesting, other mea- of charity? said sophomore Adam Ga- sures should be used. There is no denying the bel. “I don’t feel the food “I think the adminis- Editor- fact we live in a fat and is conducive to my good trators should be worried calorie laden environment, health.” about the food being sold,” In-Chief: Valerie Nunez but is it morally right to Food fundraisers are said Tenneille. “Their bombard the student popu- extremely popular, started responsible for the students Editors: Harrison Gearns lous with unhealthy food by Close Up with their ba- and they should see that with a charity label on it? gel sales, more clubs began we are offered a nice and Abagail Davis For example, those hopping on the food band- wholesome diet. There amazing blueberry muffins wagon each year. This aren’t many regulations for Writers: Jalissa Ford from New Global Citizens year one of these clubs is fundraisers.” contain 612 calories and Invisible Children. These food items are Brianna Pantilione half the fat you need for “Our vice president told not necessarily the food of William Sowards the whole day. An average us about the Krispy Kreme the devil but moderation Close Up bagel with cream doughnut fundraisers. is needed. Students need cheese has about 436 calo- When we looked into that to be aware of what their Advisor : Mrs. Saquella ries. Invisible Children we saw that they had really eating and try to maintain a Krispy Kremes? Surpris- good deals,” said junior somewhat healthy lifestyle. ingly they have fewer and Invisible Children With teen obesity rates for calorie compared to the President Cory Hernandez. teens at 15 percent and others, only 200 calories a “Since they just opened many blaming schools for doughnut. again and students love at least part of that, people Most people have the them so much we decided need to look beyond just same reaction when told to go through them.” lunch. o c u s 6 November 2008 F Th e Ro a r Thanksgiving Engorging America with yummy goodness

a Native American who learned English by being a slave in England. He helped the colonists by teaching them how to survive and grow food at the original feast in 1621 in the harsh American By Harrison Gearns Editor winters. For this, the Native Americans and Ahh, Thanksgiv- the colonists celebrated ing. It’s the day that their Thanksgiving to- most Americans gorge gether with a large feast. themselves with ridicu- In fact, many historians lous amounts of food in believe that there were more foods than we eat celebration of the Indi- PHOTO COURTESY OF HISTORY.COM Thanksgiving has been an American tradition since the 1600s. ans’ wonderful charity. presently. According to For all of the celebration History.com, things such inducing turkey, mashed family, cranberry-sauce Also according to His- other mode of transpor- and all of the fanaticism, as eel, crane, swan, seal, potatoes, vegetable abound’ approach. This tory.com, despite the tation. however, it can be inter- leeks, dried currants and medley and pumpkin is due to the increas- $3.00+ price tag of gas Although Thanks- esting to learn a little bit eagle were consumed at pie. Congress approved ing amount of families in 2007, 38.7 million giving may not be as about the history behind the feast. This is incred- Thanksgiving as a with lower incomes or Americans traveled more debauchery-prone as all of the merriment. ibly significant, because national holiday in 1941, less traditional parental than 50 miles to get to Halloween or as festive Way back when, in the previous years and ever since, tradition situations. More and their preferred Thanks- as Christmas, it is in this 1619, when the pilgrims symbolized the struggle has held strong. more families are opting giving destination. Of mellow loveliness that first arrived in the Vir- the pilgrims endured in Or is it? The trends of for Old Country Buffet those Americans travel- Thanksgiving has its ginia colony, their char- order to receive religious Thanksgiving have been instead of having moth- ing for Thanksgiving in beauty. Take the time to ter maintained that the freedom. Since then, changing, according to ers and grandmothers in 2007, approximately 80 appreciate the down time day they arrived on land Americans use the fourth an article published by the kitchen all day. percent (31.2 million) to hang out with friends would be reserved as a Thursday in Novem- Dr. Serene Williamson. Although this may be were expected to go and family. Remem- ‘day of thanks’ in rec- ber to celebrate the More Americans are true, it is apparent that by motor vehicle, 12.1 ber though, kids, that ognition of their accom- feast of 1621 with the going out for Thanksgiv- many Americans really percent (4.7 million) by turkey-eating can lead to plishments. Eventually long-standing tradition ing, instead of the tradi- do value the time they airplane and the rest (2.8 extreme sleepiness, so the colony met Squanto, of gorging on sleep- tional ‘dine-in, tons of get during the holidays. million) by train, bus or don’t eat and drive. Red Mountain plays host to Foreign exchange students “We have school six days a week,” said Rueckwardt. bit difficult to get marching and music said Biella. “We stay in the same class “Students are more sociable here together.” and the teacher’s switch.” and nearer with the teacher,” Gobert “I’m in cross country,” says Gobert. “In France school is longer, and said. “I love cross country even if it’s very it’s not the same class each day,” said Being away from home can be diffi- difficult, and Coach Thomas is a very Gobert. cult, and the foreign exchange students good coach.” Not only is school different for must find an outlet to keep busy and While in America, the students are these foreign exchange students, but keep from being homesick. taking advantage of the opportunity to By Jalissa Ford they also notice a difference in Ameri- “I’m in marching band because travel and explore our country. Staff Writer can students. there is no marching band in Ger- “I have been to New York, Wash- “They are more cool and chilled,” many,” says Rueckwardt. “It is a little ington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Red Mountain is hosting six Columbia,” says Rueckwardt. foreign exchange students this year. “I have been to the Grand Canyon The students are from different places and California,” Yiyun said. all over the world: senior Francios While in the United States, these Gobert from France, senior Danilo foreign exchange students are discov- Biella from Italy, senior Cui Yiyun ering that Americans have unusual from China, senior Cinja Rueckwardt habits that are not seen in their home from Germany, senior Felipe Alberici country. Almost all of the foreign from Brazil, and senior Miken Olsen exchange students had the same re- from Denmark. These students chose sponse, “A lot of Americans eat at fast to live in a foreign country temporarily food restaurants.” to learn language and culture that is Although it’s difficult being away different from their own. from home, almost all of the foreign “I chose to be a foreign exchange exchange attending Red Mountain students because I think I can improve think it is a great experience. myself,” says Yiyun. “It’s hard being away from home,” “I chose to be a foreign exchange says Alberici, “but it’s worth it.” student to learn English and discover a “I love the United States of new culture,” Gobert says. America, it’s a pretty good country,” The students experience a variety says Gobert. “Arizona is a pretty state, of cultural differences from home life even if it’s very hot! Red Mountain to school. It can be a challenge for is very different than my school in a student who is used to a particular PHOTO BY JALISSA FORD France, I prefer here. The students are Red Mountain plays host to a variety of foreign exchange students (from left, Cui Yiyun, so nice.” schedule to adjust to an American Cinja Rueckwardt, Danilo Biella, Felipe Alberici and Francios Gobert). school. November 2008 7 Fo c u s Project Cure Club profile: Diminishing African poverty New Global Citizens C.U.R.E. lends a helping hand by at- This year NGC is going all out and tending distribution or sorting centers. having more fundraisers than in previ- “Our goal is to procure and deliver ous years. medical supplies to countries in need, “For fundraisers this year, we are mostly in Africa,” said Kulas. “We doing candy sales and muffin sales. help out by going to either distribu- Later on this year, we are going to try tion centers or sorting centers. At the a seasonal sale, and we go to differ- distribution center, we load boxes of ent festivals in the area and setting up By Valerie Nunez supplies into a truck so that they can By William Sowards a booth to try to raise money for the Editor-in-Chief be shipped out. At the sorting center, Staff Writer cause,” said Choi. “Also, on Jan. 30 we sort and pack the various supplies (from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.), we are having Despite being a club still in its In case you haven’t noticed, change into the boxes that then go to the distri- a big Save-A-Life Celebration, which infancy, Project C.U.R.E. (Commis- is everywhere. Whether it is Red bution center.” will include NGC and a few other sion on Urgent Relief and Equipment) Mountain’s bell schedule or national In case the idea of helping people clubs.” has already made an impact at Red politics, it seems everything is in some wasn’t enough, Project C.U.R.E. mem- Something interesting about NGC Mountain. With about 15 active mem- type of flux. If you came back to Red bers earn service learning points for itself is that it has a rather uncommon bers, Project C.U.R.E.’s Red Moun- Mountain and were wondering what their efforts. feature, near full democracy in its tain group participates in the effort to happened to Youth Re:Action Corps, it “We work from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. organization. distribute supplies to people in need is now New Global Citizens (NGC). at the warehouse, and every hour we “It is really student driven, we bring around the world. “Last year our club was Youth spend gets us a service learning hour,” an idea to Ms. Dawson [the sponsor The club was started last year by Re:Action Corps, and recently it said Kulas. of NGC] to get it OK’d and then we then-seniors Regina Duran and Eric merged with a similar group, the New There are many activities in the go with it,” said senior Vijesh Tanna. Liu. The two participated in a summer Global Citizens, causing the name works for Project C.U.R.E.’s second “We aren’t really told what we are program with Project C.U.R.E. and change for our club,” said senior Ten- year. going to be doing by her, but rather we decided to start a club. neille Choi the treasurer for NGC. “We’re planning on doing a lot choose ourselves.” “This is my second year in the Though the name has changed, more service projects this year,” said This difference also helps build club,” said Project C.U.R.E. vice-pres- what the club does has not changed. Kulas. “We’ll be participating in teamwork allowing for better overall ident and junior Laura Kulas. “Last “NGC is a non-profit organization Africa Month and the Save-a-Life service. year we did a hunger banquet, service that helps communities around the Celebration again. We have lots of fun “My favorite part is everyone projects, and Africa Month.” world,” said junior and NGC president getting to help people, and there are working together, everyone is putting Project C.U.R.E. is an organization Grace Santos. “We also help advocate many service learning opportunities.” all of their efforts into one cause, and that began in Colorado in 1987, but and educate people on what happens in Red Mountain’s Project C.U.R.E. when we try really hard it works out quickly spread to Arizona and other the rest of the world.” is always looking for new members to so well,” said Choi. “It just makes parts of the nation. The goal is to So, how does NGC go about ac- help with their cause. The club meets me feel so proud that we are collabo- help impoverished people by send- complishing this task? every Friday during lunch in room rating on something, and it goes so ing supplies. Red Mountain’s Project “We try to mobilize young adults 221. efficiently.” to make a difference in the world,” There is no doubt that NGC is a said Choi. “Every year the club, at a great help to others. Since Oct. 16 national level, chooses a cause, and alone they have made over $200, but it this year it chose to help orphans in also brings fulfillment to its members. Serbia.” “I love the idea of helping people,” Unlike other groups, NGC doesn’t said Santos. “I have helped people go exclusively through third party since I was little, and I’ve been vol- groups to get aid to an area; they try to unteering for different things. When be as direct as possible. I heard what NGC does and how “We are working with the Center they help people around the world, I for Youth Integration in Serbia,” said thought it was great. I just don’t want senior Summar Klug. “They have a lot to base myself around the community of orphans over there that the govern- that is around me, I want to help others ment refuses to recognize as being as well.” there. So, the kids don’t even get For more information about New orphan’s rights. We are helping raise Global Citizens, go to the meetings money for the Center so that they can every Wednesday at lunch in room 415 provide care for the orphans.” PHOTO BY CHLOE BENSON or visit Ms. Dawson in room 415. Project C.U.R.E. has been a club at Red Mountain since last year.

BiotechGrow Christmas Students ornaments In early November, students in Ms. plants. These cultures grow into repli- Kupferer’s Biotech II class experi- cas of the specimen and then are made mented with plant media to recreate into holiday ornaments.

PHOTO BY WILLIAM SOWARDS Biotech students make holiday ornaments with plant cultures. 8 November 2008 Fo c u s BestA Buddiesfun and friendly club of the activities they participate in. Mountain club awards like ‘Service plication. I would highly recommend “Every month the club hosts an Club of the Year,’” said Tanna. it.” event for everyone, and then the peer With that many awards, Best Bud- For more information or an applica- buddies do something together with dies is undoubtedly a great club. With tion to join Best Buddies, see Ms. Jolly their buddy,” said senior Vjesh Tanna, so much on the clubs plate, new mem- in Room 215 or visit the Red Mountain the vice-president of Best Buddies. bers are always welcome. Best Buddies club website at http:// “They will just do whatever is fun.” “Join Best Buddies,” said Hall. www2.mpsaz.org/rmhs/organizations/ These monthly club activities are “Come down to Room 215 for an ap- bestbuddies/. By William Sowards wide ranging and fun. “We always do Staff Writer a Halloween party, a get together at Red Mountain Park, and this month we Red Mountain has many different are going to an observatory. We just types of clubs focusing on as differ- do a lot of fun and interesting things ent issues such as Youth Alive and the together. Gay-Straight Alliance. Red Mountain Both the buddies and the peer-bud- also houses more service-oriented dies think this program is not only fun clubs like Invisible Children and RIF. but enriching. However, there is one club that just “It is fun to talk to your peer buddy wants you to have and be a friend. on the phone and go with them to ac- Best Buddies is a club where students tivities,” said senior Chisum Hall, the with intellectual disabilities are paired Buddy director. with students without these disabilities “I like going to the parties the club and are simply friends. has,” said senior buddy Matthew Al- “Best Buddies is an organization lan. where students with intellectual dis- Though Best Buddies is fun, it takes abilities are matched with students a lot of work. without them, and in the process help “It is fun to talk to your peer buddy develop social skills and friendships,” on the phone and go with them to said senior, club member and peer- activities,” said senior Ashley Gal- buddy Molly Beadle. “It’s really a luchio. “I have been a peer-buddy for bunch of fun. We go to parties, sports two years now, and I really couldn’t games, shopping, and we talk on the imagine my life without this club. It’s phone. We are friends so normal a lot of work but totally worth it.” friend stuff.” Red Mountain’s chapter of Best Best Buddies is unlike most clubs Buddies is also the recipient of many in that not all of the activities are car- awards, “In the past eight years, we ried out by the club as a whole, but the have won five ‘Outstanding Club of individual sets of buddies decide the the Year’ awards from Best Buddies what, where, when, and how of most PHOTO COURTESTY OF BEST BUDDIES International as well as multiple Red One of the many Best Buddies club activities is the Halloween Party. German Club celebrates

begins in late September and kids activities,”Oktoberfest said lengths to decorate for to the festivities. Regardless of what and lasts for 16 days. German Club Treasurer the festivities. “The first time we did takes place at Oktober- Red Mountain’s Okto- senior Katherine Gosse. “We set up boards Oktoberfest, the owner fest, it’s always a fun berfest is considerably “We had two meals. with pictures of German of the Zarkate restaurant time and well-worth the shorter; it was held on The adult meal cost scenes, like some of came in. Everything effort of the German Oct. 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. $8 and consisted of a the castles there,” said was homemade, but students. The German Club put bratwurst, with no bun Gosse. “We also had a the problem with that “People always leave much effort into plan- because that’s how they kid area, and the entire was that it wasn’t cost full and happy,” said By Valerie Nunez ning and setting up this eat it in Germany, sauer- place was decorated with efficient and the food Herr Cole. “Teachers Editor-in-Chief year’s Oktoberfest. kraut, mashed potatoes, blue and white stream- wasn’t very well-liked. always look forward “We determined dessert, and a beverage. ers.” It was too foreign,” said to it. We provide good For about 16 years, about how many people The kids’ meal was a German teacher Herr Herr Cole. “We used to entertainment and food. Herr Cole and the would arrive by looking hotdog, chips, beverage Cole has been celebrat- have Polka too. That’s This year, we sang songs students in German club at last year’s numbers, and a dessert.” ing Oktoberfest at Red something I’d like to do and danced the chicken have celebrated Oktober- then we got cafeteria There was much Mountain since about his in future years. It would dance. It was a lot of fest here at Red Moun- workers and organized more to Oktoberfest third year at the school. be fun to have someone fun.” tain. Oktoberfest is a who was helping with than the food. The Ger- Over the years, there come in and do Polka German celebration that serving, kitchen duty, man Club went to great have been many changes instructions.”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GERMAN CLUB This year German Club’s Oktoberfest was a huge success. A&E November 2008 9 The Roar Much Ado About Nothing Amazes Red Mountain and community

Being at Red Mountain ing, playing Beatrice, was a most fell, but he stayed in throughout the play. “Not having a stagecraft and working with theatre stand out among the amaz- character and kept going. “Choreographing the class was the biggest ob- is something Ms. Griffin is ing cast. Everyone held It was amazing.” set movements was very stacle. To get the set done, enjoying. their own though. The sets were a great difficult,” said Johnson. to get the sound done, to “Rehearsals were a “The first night, Philip aspect of the production. “Getting the crew in synch get the lighting done was hoot. I love the kids I [Benedick] jumped on a set The very creative and was so hard.” really difficult because we work with,” said Ms. piece, and it moved from enjoyable pieces shifted It took a lot to pull didn’t have the class time Griffin. “I love the kids under his feet,” said junior between scenes to create together the technical ele- to do it,” said Ms. Griffin. By Brianna Pantilione I’ve had forever, and now Brittney Johnson. He al- the different atmospheres ments of the play. “Since we’re rehearsing Staff Writer we’ve added new ones that after school, it meant we This year’s kick off were equally wonderful had to be at school until production from the Red and talented. We had a re- nine or 10 at night to get Mountain Theatre Com- ally good time in rehearsals the set built.” pany was Shakespeare’s and we built a very strong Overall, the show was Much Ado About Noth- drama club family.” very humorous, very well ing. The show ran Oct. 30 The group became a casted and came together through Nov. 1 on the Red tight knit community, and quite well. Mountain stage. it paid off. “The show was so fun,” Ms. Griffin, the new “Everyone was so said sophomore Zachary drama teacher, showed off awesome. We made a Green. “We are all going her talents with the show; lot of friends, and I think to miss it, we enjoyed bouncing back from a dev- it showed on stage how working together.” astating set back a week much we liked each other What’s next for the before the play. It went off and how much fun we drama department? without giving any sign of are,” said junior William “Beware, Pirates of the last minute changes. Ramsey. “I think that came Penzance is on its way, and “There were many ob- across to the audience.” it’s going to do fabulous. stacles from the get go, but Shakespeare is some- Auditions will be real we overcame them, and it times difficult for students soon; come see it,” said went exceptionally well. to understand, but the way Ms. Griffin. “So well in fact, parents the actors understood and For more information embodied the characters on RM Theater, contact are asking us to produce it PHOTO COURTESY OF ALANA BRAMHALL at the Mesa Arts Center,” allowed the message to Ms. Griffin in room 404. come through. Ann Wild- Red Mountain’s drama department did an outstanding job with Shakespeare’s Much Ado About said Ms. Griffin. Nothing. 10 November 2008 A&E Concert Calendar Venue Performing Artist(s) Date Time Ticket Price Marquee Theatre Suicidal Tendencies November 26 6:30 p.m. $22 presale, w/ Terror, Whole Wheat Bread $25 @ door The Clubhouse Fall Of Troy December 2 7 p.m. $12 presale, w/ The Number Twelve Looks Like You, $12 @ door Warship, Black Houses Martini Ranch Little Joy December 4 6:30 p.m. $10 presale, w/ The Dead Trees, Red Cortez $10 @ door Marquee Theatre The Atomic Punks December 6 7 p.m. $12 presale, w/ Voodoo, Grind, Breakout, Lounge Fly $12 @ door

Marquee Theatre Wu Tang Clan December 7 6:30 p.m. $47 presale, w/ Cut Throat Logic $47 @ door

Martini Ranch Ours December 11 6 p.m. $12 presale, w/ Plain Jane Automobile $12 @ door Red Mountain High “Invisible Children Benefit Concert” December 12 5:30 p.m. $5 in bookstore, School’s Amphitheatre w/ various local artists $7 @ door The Clubhouse Medic Droid / Chronic Future December 12 7 p.m. $10 presale, w/ special guests $12 @ door Marquee Theatre The Aquabats December 13 6:30 p.m. $17 presale, w/ Suburban Legends, Dusty Rho des & The $18 @ door River Band, DJ Lance Marquee Theatre Bloc Party December 14 6:30 p.m. $25 presale, w/ special guests $20 @ door Dodge Theatre Edge 103.9’s “How Corolla Stole Christmas” December 16 5 p.m. $35 presale, w/ Staind, Papa Roach, Hoobastank, Framing $35 @ door Hanley, Carolina Liar Marquee Theatre Authority Zero December 20 6:30 p.m. $19 presale, w/ Strung Out, Houseman’s Athletes, Fayuca $20 @ door Jon McLaughlin Just another mainstream soloist

self-described “child of the album better off left on the is remarkably easy on the to worry about the dic- “Four Years” may be, the 80s,” but Ok Now jumps shelves. ears when not drowned out tates of fashion.” Such a rest of the album cancels eras from the 70s to the The one [potentially] by too-loud instrumentals. message probably is not it out. If listeners manage 2000s and does not do so redeeming song on the en- “Four Years,” according needed in the form of a to make it to track eight, with grace. tire album is “Four Years.” to McLaughlin, is “about song, but McLaughlin “Why I’m Talking to You,” The album opens with It begins with piano and high school peer pressure makes it work. they’ll certainly regret it. “Beating My Heart,” an McLaughlin’s voice, which that advises freshman not However appealing Once again, McLaughlin’s upbeat tune claiming to music is sans creativity and By Valerie Nunez possess essence of Cold- out of this era, though this Editor-in-Chief play, though it sounds time it’s 80s, not 70s. It’s much more like James difficult to say which song Fans of the 2007 Dis- Blunt, so potential Ok is worse, but know that ney movie Enchanted may Now purchasers beware. both are quite unpleasant. recognize the name Jon The third track, “You Can Another aspect of Jon McLaughlin. His song, Never Go Back,” explodes McLaughlin, that some “So Close,” on the movie out of the speakers with a may find agreeable, has soundtrack, was nominated slightly cheesy and defi- nothing to do with his for an Oscar, and he also nitely annoying 70s sound. music. McLaughlin, who performed the song for Unfortunately, with track is 26 years old, is rather the 80th Annual Academy three, McLaughlin was ac- pretty. There is very little Awards. McLaughlin tually shooting for a “late album art apart from his has recently toured with 70s, early 80s Billy Joel face, but his baby blue big shots, Sara Bareilles, song,” at which he failed. eyes are somewhat sooth- Kelly Clarkson, and One The album continues on ing and his clothing style is Republic, among others. with choppy tracks that are quite nice. His sophomore album Ok a bit redundant and lacking Altogether, Ok Now is Now was released on Oct. in the way of outstanding not worth your $12, unless 7, after the relative suc- originality, but is alto- you have heard and en- cess of his debut album, gether alright, maybe even joyed “Beating My Heart,” Indiana, released in May of worth buying, for those which has been played on last year. that are into pop music. the radio. The album bla- While the songs Each song sounds radio- tantly lacks originality and featured on Ok Now are, worthy in a one-hit-wonder appeal. For more informa- for the most part, quite sort of way, but 11 tracks tion on Jon McLaughlin or entertaining, the overall of music that jumps eras the video for “Beating My sound has very little flow. while neglecting to feature PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW6.ISLANDRECORDS.COM Heart,” visit www.mys- McLaughlin may be a originality makes for an Jon McLaughlin’s sophomore album, Ok Now, was released on Oct. 7, 2008. pace.com/jonmclaughlin. Sp o r t s November 2008 11 The Roar Boys Basketball kicks off ‘08 season New team, new look, new strategies ends in May. Students who participate in fall sports “We do a lot of conditioning, shoot- not only get a chance to try out for winter Basketball teams ‘08 ing, running, and working out in the gym sports but also aren’t denied the opportu- Varsity every day,” says senior varsity player nity to be a starting player. Lewis, Christopher (12) Dockter Ben. “In sports, you always want to put your During their winter season, the team best players on the floor,” says Coach Dockter, Ben (12) meets to practice up to six days a week for Krieg. “Just like in any competitive Holt, Jordan (12) about two to three hours a day. event.” Bunker, Jeff (12) By Abagail Davis “I don’t think a lot of people realize Competition is what motivates many Jacobs, Anthony (12) Editor how much time these guys put into being members of the team to play their best, competitive,” says Coach Krieg. especially when other schools have repu- Madison, Julian (12) The boys basketball teams are back Basketball team tryouts began on Mon- tations for having good playing teams. O’Connor, John (12) for another season with brand new teams day, Nov. 3, and the first cuts were made “All of us are aiming to beat Mountain Newendyke, Paul (12) and high expectations. To be a fierce three days later. After first cuts, tryouts View just because they’re our rivals,” says Horner, Daniel (11) competitor for their first opponent, Desert continued until the final cut on Saturday, senior varsity player Jordan Holt. “But Vista, on Dec. 1, the varsity team and Nov. 8. However, athletes participat- they’re going to be pretty good. Dobson Barth, Christopher (11) their coaches takes a different approach in ing in fall sports weren’t left out. They has a lot of good players. They have a McDongald, Jordan (11) training, preparation, and appearance. were given a separate tryout for the team. solid team. Highland is going to be really Preston, Mark (11) “The difference between this year and good. That’s probably go- Spilsbury, Austin (11) last year is that we’re going to look a lot ing to be our hardest team different,” says varsity basketball Coach to beat.” Pratt, Jordan (10) Sessions. “We’re not as big. We lost a The boys varsity basket- JV 6’9” center, we lost a 6’4” power forward, ball team and their coaches Horner, Daniel (11) and we lost two all region kids.” have their hopes and ex- Spilsbury, Austin (11) Jordan Mcdougald played for the JV pectations set high for this team last year as a sophomore, and this upcoming season. Even Preston, Mark (11) year he made varsity. the JV team is predicted to Salas, Lucas (10) “We lost a lot of key players from last play well. Dubovick, Ryan (10) year,” said McDougald. “So it’s going to “I expect JV to have a Walmsey, Kenneth (10) be interesting, but I think we’re going to really good year,” Coach do pretty well. If we play as a team, we Krieg says. “They went Reich, Joshua (10) should play well.” 19 and 1 in their summer Pacheco, Erik (10) This year, both junior varsity Coach league. Their success is Halvorsen, Joseph (10) Krieg and Coach Sessions strategize new entirely determined on how Gordon, Devin (10) ways for their teams to play up to their well they play and how full potential. well I can get them pre- directly related to how our seniors play.” “Last year we had to be relatively slow pared to play. They should Some of the players Coach Sessions and meticulous about what we did,” said be really exciting to watch predicts to play well for the varsity team Coach Sessions. “We had to run the ball this year.” include Jordan Holt, Ben Dockter, senior and be very slow in our approach. This “We’re really expecting Christopher Lewis, junior Paul Newen- year we’re going to be faster, we’re going all of our kids to have a dyke, senior Jeffery Bunker, and senior to be up and down the court more, we’re good year in the sense that Julian Madison. going to be running more, and our offense they get better, they im- “I think we’ll definitely make the will be faster pace.” prove, and they come out playoffs,” says Dockter. “You never know Dedicated team members practice all and compete and practice what’s going to go on in the playoffs, but year round. Most Red Mountain players PHOTO BY ABAGAIL DAVIS every day,” says Coach hopefully we’ll go far.” participate in basketball summer camps Players, Jordan Holt (12) and Christopher Lewis (12), practice Sessions. “How well we that start the week after the school year shooting during their sixth hour sports class. do this year is going to be Red Mountain wrestling A team of strength and perseverance to work on the athletes’ really work on our funda- Red Mountain’s wres- what they don’t want but Mountain gymnasium at techniques.” mentals, our positioning, tling team has set big goals what they need. Each kid 4 p.m. For a complete The wrestling team has our pressure, and we insert that they want to achieve is important, and so are schedule of RM wrestling, some new “surprising” different types of situations this year and beat their their needs,” says Coach go to www2.mpsaz.org/ members for both RMHS as we move on.” rival. DiDomenico. “These kids rmhs/staff/djdidomenico/ as a whole and opposing The wrestling coaches “Number one is to deserve the attention like rmwrestling/schedule/. teams that might not know have three major require- have all my kids academi- the cross country kids, bas- The wrestlers and the what they are up against ments for wrestling. cally eligible. The second ketball, and debate kids.” coaches would appreciate By Jalissa Ford this season. Anyone who can do all objective is to represent The season begins on the support of Red Moun- Staff Writer “I really think people of these, can play on the Red Mountain. The third November 25 in the Red tain students. aren’t going to see us team. is to beat Moun- Red Mountains wres- coming. We are working “I only have three tain View and be tling season is coming up so hard. We are going to principles for wrestling,” the East Valley fast and the team is doing a surprise some people be- said Coach DiDomenico. Region Champi- lot of practicing. The team cause we have a number of “You show up, work hard, ons,” said Coach competed over the summer people who are unknown,” and are coachable. You do DiDomenico. to strengthen and prepare said Coach DiDomenico. these three things you’ll be Not a lot of for this year’s season and “In other words, the other on the team.” people under- to win state. coaches don’t know who Even though the stand how much “We did a lot in the off they are yet, but they will coaches have not estab- work goes into season. We traveled to by the end of the season.” lished the teams, they have wrestling. The Winslow, Lake Havasu, The team and the an approach to construct coaches do appre- and Yuma,” says Red coaches already began one and balance out the ciate the members Mountain’s Head Varsity working on strategies to members. of the team and Coach, Mr. DiDomenico. win state, and they all have “The system of wres- are willing to “We had a lot of multi- set high expectations. tling has changed,” said help out and be school competitions. “We plan on winning Coach DiDomenico. “Stu- encouraging. About nine schools get state. I use a building dents will wrestle off in a “I care about PHOTO BY JALISSA FORD together and wrestled, also block approach,” stated ladder to match up with the kids, and I’m Jordan Gutierrez (10) and Daniel Mariotti (11) drill various wrestling RMHS hosted two camps Coach DiDomenico. “We schools.” willing say and do moves during an after school practice. November 2008 12 Sp o r t s This month in SpiritlineAmplifying Red Mountain spirit Sports likely that they’re going Red Mountain Spiritline stuck on,” says Coach to have to have a standing is so competitive, they Bonewell. “We’re trying Boys JV Baskteball back tuck. For JV, you squeeze in as many events to do a kick double now; 12/2 Desert Vista A don’t have to have those and practice dates as pos- not only is it a basket toss 12/4 North Canyon H things.” sible. These vary from when they’re thrown in the Roughly 40 to 50 girls sports games to competi- air, but the fliers have to 12/5 Kofa H come out for the team tions, fund-raisers to sum- kick and twist their bodies 12/9 Highland H every year and, for obvious mer cheer camps, and even twice. Heel stretch twist is By Abagail Davis reasons, not all make it Relay for Life. another problem because 12/12 Goldwater A Editor onto the squad. It’s rare to “We are hard working, the fliers have to whip their see a co-ed Spiritline, but and we are a sport,” says leg down at the same time If there is one place Boys Varsity Basketball that doesn’t mean that boys cheer captain, senior Dan- as going down.” to find school spirit, look 12/2 Desert Vista A are prohibited from trying ielle Carpenter. “People “We work just as hard toward Red Mountain’s out or even making the don’t realize how hard we as any sport. It is very 12/4 North Canyon H Spiritline. They’re seen at team. Only Coach Bone- work.” time consuming,” says every football and basket- 12/5 Kofa H well takes part in deciding On average, each mem- Howland. “We have to ball game, cheering at ev- who makes the final cut. ber of Spiritline practices take weight training either 12/9 Highland H ery wrestling tournament, “We would like for 15 hours a week, which as a class or at lunch.” and are still making room 12/12 Goldwater A boys that are strong and includes cheering at sports Aside from exhausting for least three competitions good tumblers to try out games. practice schedules, Spir- this year. Girls Varsity Basketball and are serious about it,” “We spend countless itline takes pride not only There are 35 girls on says Coach Bonewell, time and a lot of stress per- in their school but in their 12/2 Desert Ridge A both the varsity and junior “but not as a joke.” fecting every little thing,” positive attitudes. 12/4 Chandler A varsity squad combined Someone looking to says Coach Bonewell. “They’re like the sweet compared to the 25 that 12/5 C. Grande H make the team can not “We drill it over and over kids at this school because made the team last year. show up to a try-out with and over again till the point a lot of times in class you 12/9 Alhambra H Spiritline Coach Ms. Bone- talent alone. where at the end they prob- get kids that aren’t always well says that the differ- 12/12 Tolleson A “They have to have ably hate their routine.” happy to be here,” says ence is the higher level of good coach recommenda- There are dozens of dif- Coach Bonewell. talent in a larger number of Girls JV Basketball tions, experience, adminis- ferent cheerleading stunts Sophomore Elizabeth girls, but don’t think that tration recommendations, and most can be challeng- Davidson says that her fa- 12/2 Desert Ridge A landing a spot on the squad good grades, and good ing individually to girls on vorite part about being on 12/4 Chandler A is as easy as it looks. work ethic,” says Coach Spiritline. Junior Abbie Spiritline is “being able to “Anyone can try out but 12/5 C. Grande H Bonewell. Howland says that the be a role model and being in order to make varsity Dedicated cheerlead- most difficult stunt for her a positive influence.” 12/9 Alhambra H this year was a standing ers practice all year round, is a “kick twist basket.” “You can’t come to back hand spring,” Coach 12/12 Tolleson A with only the month of “Twisting is always a practice with a bad attitude Bonewell, “Next year, July and two weeks off in problem. It’s definitely or walk around school because of the talent that’s winter for breaks. Because our kick twist that we’re with a bad attitude,” says Boys Varsity Soccer going to move up, it’s most Davidson. “You have to 12/2 Horizon H always try to stay posi- 12/4 Mountain Ridge A tive and know that you’re going to do better the next 12/6 Sahuaro H day just like any other athlete.” Boys JV Soccer Some students might think that Spiritline isn’t 12/2 Horizon H the hard working sport that 12/4 Mountain Ridge A members of the team claim 12/15 Sahuaro H it to be. Davidson says that “they should come to a practice” and see for themselves. Girls Varsity Soccer “Coaching it, I have 12/3 Horizon A a lot more respect for it 12/5 Mountain Ridge H because they do a lot, and I make them do a lot,” 12/15 Sahuaro A says Coach Bonewell. “In other schools it may just be Girls JV Soccer a club, but that’s not Red 12/3 Horizon A PHOTO BY YEARBOOK Mountain Spiritline at all.” Red Mountain’s Spiritline works very hard to bring spirit to Red Mountain sports games. 12/5 Mountain Ridge H 12/15 Sahuaro A Varsity Wrestling 11/25 Maryvale H LaJoya 12/3 Kofa H Can. St. Acad. 12/10 Hamilton A Mountain Pointe T. Browne JV JV Wrestling 11/25 Maryvale H LaJoya 12/3 Kofa H Can. St. Acad. 12/10 Hamilton A Mountain Pointe T. Browne JV