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urrent PAGE 9 Super Fan Mr. Paylor shows CDecember 15, 2006 Volume 2, Issue 3 Green and Gold pride. In this Issue • Reel Moments Around Town/2 • + 2007 = staying on campus Opinion/3 • I'll be home for . . . All I Around School/3 • Homework over the holidays want for In-Depth/4 • St. Nick or Santa? Christmas In-Depth/6 • All the World's a Stage is . . . Around School/7 • Believe it or not Around School/8 • Hallelujah Chorus Around School/8 • Green & Gold homework? Around School/9 • Homecoming Around School/9 Holiday Homework After weeks of sweating during tests, staying up until midnight finishing projects, and reading not-first choice novels, students look forward to the vacation break. However, for many a dark cloud taints the happy season: homework. What is Bear Creek’s policy towards homework over the breaks? Is the rumor that teachers are not supposed to assign it true? Learn more on page 4. Current  15, 2006 Around Town Bear Creek Current MISSION Current is the student voice of Reel Moments Bear Creek, providing a quality, by Colin Maass thought-provoking, entertaining Staff Writer and responsible student news- “Reel Moments” is a new magazine. With the exception of the opinion section, editorial con- feature starting for the Current. tent is limited to work produced by I don’t know about you, but I’m Bear Creek students. Away in the Manger: tired of holiday movies. So if you’re looking for a way to kill ADVERTISING a new tune? an empty afternoon or want Current will only run advertising Driving home from seeing “The Nativity Story”, it occurred to something to fill the time during that supports the mission of The me that the movie was reminiscent of a bowl of oatmeal, substantial study breaks, give some of Bear Creek School. All adver- tisements are subject to final ap- but bland without a lot of sugar. these flicks a try… proval by the journalism adviser. The movie is quite elegantly made and looks perfectly authentic. Current reserves the right to edit Roman soldiers are adorned in armor, the wise men are decked out in all Superman Returns I was not or reject any advertisement for kinds of shimmering garments, and plain people like Mary and Joseph a big fan of the Man of Steel until I any reason at any time prior to are modestly attired. All of the cast members are of Middle Eastern saw this movie. It totally converted publication. Current reserves the descent, so they all look their parts. The whole movie looks and feels me. Seriously, it’s just that good. right to alter and amend those totally genuine, like a period film should. The one factor that detracts (PG-13) advertisements not accurately Mean Girls I know, I know, this is from this realism is that all the characters speak heavily accented Eng- meeting the technical specifica- technically a chick flick, but it’s the tions. All advertisers assume the lish, which just seems odd. kind of chick flick where a guy responsibility of abiding by our The story is a straight-up retelling of the birth of Christ and is won’t be embarrassed if he’s Advertising Policy. much easier to watch than the other fairly recent movie about Christ, caught watching. (PG-13) Mel Gibson’s bloody and graphic “The Passion of the Christ.” Suffice Ghostbusters Classic! (PG) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR to say that “The Nativity Story” is unlikely to cause any controversy. Mission: Impossible III The Current welcomes letters to Mary and Joseph themselves are quite believable characters. series' third and best installment. the editor. Letters must be less Oscar-nominated for her role in the 2002 film “Whale Rider”, actress (PG-13) than 500 words and include the Keisha Castle-Hughes plays a very reserved, understated Mary, con- From Russia With Love Fans author's name and phone number. fused as to why God has chosen her to bear His son. Ironically, the of the latest Bond flickCasino Anonymous letters will not be Royale should go see this classic printed. The editor reserves the 16-year old actress recently announced that she is actually pregnant and is expecting a child in 2007. 1963 film, one of Connery’s best right to edit for length and clarity. Bond outings. (PG) Submission does not guarantee The movie is interesting to watch, but plods along at a very slow The Fugitive Harrison Ford and publication. pace. Some of the kids at the theater where I saw the movie started Tommy Lee Jones are great as getting rambunctious. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS the Fugitive and the relentless cop I couldn’t blame them for getting antsy. While the movie was pursuing him. (PG-13) Current welcomes submission of good overall and definitely worth seeing, it’s not the kind of thing that I articles by TBCS students. Please 16 Blocks Proof positive that contact the journalism adviser for will be rushing out to see again, and I must admit that there were some Bruce Willis can actually act, this specific requirements. points during the film where I wished I was seeing a more fast-paced clock-ticking cop thriller is well and engaging movie. worth checking out. (PG-13) STAFF EDITOR Nick Elliott Kelly Hughes It happens to all of us… Santa Got Kara Heiser walking around the mall Ran Over by a Heather Hunt ADVISER Reindeer, because My favorite song is Gunny Kim or going about your day, Mrs. Sanger it is funny; , Rudolph the Red- Colin Maass when suddenly you hear because it is funny Nosed Reindeer; Elf Tara Sackman a clip of your favorite and has Christmas is great because it is Ju Song Q Christmas song. It makes spirit. really funny. &A you realize that Christmas The Bear Creek School is just around the corner 8905 208th Ave. NE and fills your mind with visions of sugarplums, Redmond, WA 98053 Christmas trees, and family gatherings. We all www.tbcs.org 425.898.1720 have favorite songs and movies that remind of the season and the Journalism Class would like All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form to know: Dillon Camp Angela Martucci by electrical or mechanical means, without Grade 9 Grade 9 permission in writing by the journalism adviser. “What is your favorite Christmas song or movie?” Next Issue: January 25, 2007 Current Around School December 15, 2006  Opinion I'll be home for . . . by Gunny Kim + 2007 = staying on campus Staff Writer Christmas is coming! Everyone knows that by Heather Hunt Christmas is the biggest family holiday celebration Staff Writer in America. Many families decorate their houses and When 12:21 PM or your free period rolls around, almost any food sounds Christmas trees with colorful lights, watch Christmas good, but what could be better than the forbidden fruit of Subway, Sorrento’s movies together, and listen to . or QFC a la carte? Just a short drive away from school are endless possibilities: In Asia, since the Christian population is much teriyaki, Starbucks, sushi, tacos or pizza. The deep question Bear Creek seniors smaller than in America, people decorate their houses must ask themselves then, is whether it is worth it to leave the closed campus for less. Some stores, restaurants, or buildings like hotels a grandé extra hot white chocolate mocha? do decorate and have Christmas events such as sales The well known ruling for Bear Creek seniors is that they must stay on or offering premiums. campus first semester to retain their off-campus lunch rights for second semester. Unlike American kids, Christmas does not So, it all comes down to the chronic decision between short term and long term mean as much for Asian kids. Many know that satisfaction. Shall we, as a senior class store up treasures for ourselves in second Christmas is about the nativity and . semester or seek to have our gastronomical desires fulfilled within first semester? However, rather than celebrating the birth of Let’s admit it; that taco will taste better when seasoned with the self-denial of Christ, Christmas is not much more than a day off first semester. with time for family or friends. According to junior Even admirable intentions of off-campus abstinence can fade when a Todd Lien, in Taiwan, Christmas is not even a hungry Thursday afternoon rolls around. Many students have a free period and calendar holiday. office hours scheduled back to back. This allows over an hour of time that could “We do trade and decorate,” said Todd. be spent off campus. Anyone who has tried knows that it is almost impossible to “but it is not really about birth of Jesus. It is not even read Milton on an empty stomach. Though obviously engaged in Milton’s fluid a holiday. We still go to school or work.” text, seniors will still find themselves confronted with visions of lattes and pizza. In Korea, Christmas is a holiday but again, it If you find yourself in this dilemma realize that this is not merely a case of food is not much about the Christian celebration. Senior or no food, but a moral crossroads. Sunny Hong said she goes to church in the morning, Fortunately, there are ways to deal with this temptation. A good start is and spends time at home for the rest of the day. to eat a more filling lunch. Also, consider getting an on-campus accountability She usually goes to a restaurant with her family for buddy. They will keep you from leaving the straight and narrow (i.e., the parking dinner on Christmas day. lot). If worst comes to worst invest in a pack of gum. This will keep your mouth American Christmas is obviously different for occupied and your mind free from venti visitations. most international students. They see and learn about If you take these precautions, you will be more likely to stay on campus. Christmas in America, but most of them are at home Remember, staying on campus = love for your class. Love your class and stay in Asia, for the actual Christmas day, where there is on campus the rest of this semester, after all, there are only nineteen school days no holiday but just school and work. until second semester begins. It is truly a different world.

I like all of the Little Drummer Carol of the Bells, Carol of the happy Christmas We Have Boy is my because I can play Jingle Bell Rock Bells, it is fun songs. My favorite Heard on High, favorite song; it on the piano; and because it's to sing; It's a movie is How because I have and Christmas Chevy Chase's good; my favorite Wonderful Life-- the Grinch Stole listened to it since Vacation is a Christmas Vacation, movie is Elf . . . I like the ending Christmas--it is I was young; and pretty funny the funniest movie it's funny! a lot! hilarious!. Home Alone. movie. I've ever seen.

Justin Maurer Lynn Danek Kyle Dunn Cindy Kim Jeffrey Kettman Katie Price Grade 10 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 11 Grade 12 Grade 12 Current  December 15, 2006 In-Depth Homework

by Kelly Hughes Editor The rumor that teachers are not permitted to assign homework over breaks is like a ghost that wanders through the Upper School hallway. It is mentioned when test study guides are handed out before Thanksgiving, and it haunts the library after All I essay prompts are distributed before Christmas vacation. The rumor whispers, “This should not want for be….” The readings, the projects, the papers over the holidays—do they conform to Bear Creek’s Christmas homework guidelines? Although this is an old rumor at Bear Creek, its words still remain is . . . a mystery: is it fact or fiction? Policies at Bear Creek tend to be ambiguous: while the student handbook has set clear rules, several are not enforced, suggesting certain policies are not important—or mere guidelines. Despite the fact that the student handbook states the Upper School students should wear dressy leather on uniform days, many girls wear colorful flip-flops or furry boots, and several get away with it. Red roses are taped to homework? lockers with homecoming invitations, although Bear Creek has a “no date” dance policy. Policies regarding homework over vacation periods are vague as well; while the family handbook states that homework should not be assigned over weekends and vacations, it never implies whether the exceptions attached apply to just weekends, or holidays too. About four out of every five students in Upper School said they have homework already assigned for this upcoming holiday or have had during past holidays. The family handbook also states, “Homework should accomplish a specific task, and leave time for outside interests and family life…Normally, homework is not to be assigned over the weekend or over holidays and vacation periods. Although Seniors 82% teachers try to reduce the amount of homework on weekends, there Current In-Depth December 15, 2006  Homework over the holidays recognizing the rumors and the realities

may be studying necessary on weekends (test preparation, projects, take, the better resume they will have on their college applications. catching up on late work, getting ahead, reading assignments, etc.).” Teachers and administrators also hope students take AP classes because Advanced Placement (AP) classes are not mentioned, but are another they enjoy the subjects and want to be challenged. exception because they are college classes, according to Upper School “For AP, the hope is that the students are motivated enough to Head Linda Hernandez. do what’s necessary for the tests….We walk a fine line between being While the handbook states that weekend homework should a college prep school and then having a nurturing environment,” said be irregular, the exceptions allow almost any reason for the assigning Hernandez. of homework. “Getting ahead” is a term that can be used for almost And that line is very fine. The controversial issue of when to any assignment, and “test preparation” merely implies teachers can give and not to give homework plagues schools around the country. assign tests after any break, and therefore force Reducing homework is not as easy a task for teachers as it may seem to students to study for tests on weekends and the students. Homework is often given out to refresh a student’s mind on the material, since breaks can holidays. Moreover, the guidelines are unspecific; Policies at Bear Creek the family handbook still does not state whether be a long period in time, suggested Interim Head homework is allowed to be assigned on vacation tend to be ambiguous: while the of School Karen Beman. Bear Creek sets a high standard of learning, and with that comes great as well as weekends. student handbook has set clear Upper School Head Linda Hernandez said, expectations and a large workload to fulfill those ” expectations. “We encourage them [the teachers] to assign rules, several are not enforced, “My goal,” continued Hernandez, [homework] as little as possible or none over the suggesting certain policies weekends or holidays. What I ask teachers to do “is that we would foster love for learning—you kill is to be sensitive and realize everybody needs are not important—or mere that if you pile on assignments…For AP students, I would hope that your outlook as an AP student a break…We honor family time together and guidelines. fellowship with friends.” would be that you would have the maturity to do Yet with a homework policy that allows this [study and work out of need].” exceptions of assigning homework for “getting ahead” and “projects,” Bear Creek is caught between a rock and a hard place: the faculty Bear Creek seems to go against its own principles. Along with Bear and administration want its students to succeed, by giving them Creek’s homework policy, AP classes also block a student’s doorway” homework, but at the same time they want students to have fun with to a homework-less holiday. their families and have a break. The question is: can balance happen or Many public schools assign homework over the holidays instead will Bear Creek have to choose a rock or a hard place? of respecting family and friend time. The Bear Creek students who take Although Bear Creek’s ambiguous guidelines about homework the rigorous AP classes compete with other students from across the over the holidays are intended to bring comfort to both sides of the country on the AP exams, forcing them to do weekend and holiday fence—it is hard to make both sides happy at the same time. homework in order to keep up. “We need to adapt,” stated Hernandez, “We need to think “It’s just the curriculum requires more time,” said Brendan Smith, how can we hit a happy medium and be prepared to go to college at a senior who is taking four AP classes this year. the same time and not kill ourselves in the process.” Although these AP classes are not mandatory for students at Bear Tough assignment. Creek, they are encouraged to do so because the harder classes they ) s ; holiday

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(117 with Juniors 82% Sophomores 97% Sophomores Seniors 82% Freshmen 70% Freshmen 81% Bear Creek Students with Homework over the Holiday Current  December 15, 2006 In-Depth St. Nick or Santa: Fact or Fiction?

by Tara Sackman Staff Writer From to your department store Santa, what do most people think of when you say Christmas? Santa Claus and his reindeer, right? Santa Claus is one of the most commonly accepted symbols of Christmas among Christians and Non-Christians. But how many people know where the story of Santa Claus and his bag of toys came from? Santa Claus is actually based on a real live person named Saint Nicholas. Saint Nicholas was born in the third century in the village of Patara, which is in present day Turkey. He was raised Christian, and because of that he grew up to be persecuted, exiled, and imprisoned under Emperor Diocletian. He devoted his inheritance money, and his time to helping the poor. He died on , AD 343, which is now celebrated as St. Nicholas day. So where did the tradition of giving come from? The tradition of giving gifts originated with Saint Nicholas. In the third century, when a girl became of age, her father would offer a dowry, a gift of value, to bribe the man to marry his daughter. So, today when we give gifts to newlyweds, we are reminded of the tradition of dowries. Then we come to the traditions of giving gifts in secret. According to legend, there was a poor man who could not even afford to feed his three daughters, let alone pay a dowry for each of them. The story goes that Saint Nicholas tossed three bags of gold through an open window The Stockings ARE Hung Hanging stockings by in their house, and they the fire, a tradition practiced all around the world, landed in the stockings dates back to the third century. On Christmas hung by the fire to dry. morning, children can be find toys, chocolate, Thus began the tradition baked goods, money or clothing. of stockings hung by the chimney with care. So, to this day, is celebrated of December 6, the anniversary of Saint Nicholas’ death. Children leave their shoes outside the door, in hopes that Saint Nicholas will soon be there to leave them candy and toys. Then we see Santa Claus the “jolly old soul” in his big red suit and flying reindeer. Originally Saint Nicholas was said to have traveled by ship and rode a big white horse that would gallop over rooftops. Not exactly Rudolph with his red shiny nose. The picture of Santa Claus and his big belly like jelly, and nose like a cherry, actually did not originate from tradition at all. It came from Clement Clark Moore’s poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” which many families read on . Santa Claus had never before been associated with reindeer before this poem was written. So next time you see a department store Santa with a kid on his knee, don’t think about what you want for Christmas, think about the story before the man in the big red suit. Think about the selfless man who gave his money and time to help people who needed it the most. Current Around School December 15, 2006  All the World's a Stage:

by Kara Heiser A Comedy for the Classes Staff Writer

Throughout the years, The job of costume making drama productions at Bear Creek was taken on by three parent have had a reputation for being volunteers this year, as Madame high quality events, and this Garceau was unable to donate her year’s play sounds like it will hold time as in years past. Dr. Lynch that tradition. and three students are making the The class production, As You sets and taking care of lighting and Like It, is a typical Shakespearian sound. This includes setting up 14 play complete with a romp through lapel microphones and painting the forest, trickery, mischief, and a forested backgrounds on wheels happy ending. for two acts. The process starts Months of hard work and when Dr. Lynch creates miniatures preparation have brought the to plan what the background will class this far. Professional actors look like and then transfers the generally finish a production in six paintings to the real sets. weeks by working eight hour days. This year’s production Bear Creek’s drama department will also include some musical is limited to rehearsing forty specialties, with Mr. Sorensen as students to see what their fellow As you Like it The Drama minutes per day, so in all they a mandolin-playing troubadour, classmates are capable of.” class rehearses for the have been practicing for about and a few of the student actors He compared it with a upcoming Shakespeare play. four months. All preparation singing fifteenth century ballads. basketball game that students Other students are working is completed during class time All Bear Creek students, attend to support and cheer on their with the exception of the dress parents, and faculty are welcome teammates, “the only difference is with Dr. Lynch behind the rehearsal, which takes place on a to attend to this event. As Dr. Lynch that we are guaranteed to win!” scenes on sets and lighting. Saturday. said it is “a great opportunity for

As You Like It Performances

Redmond Friday, Jan. 12, 7pm Saturday, Jan. 13, 2pm Family Saturday, Jan. 13, 7pm Dentistry Correction Sometimes mistakes happen in life. For the errors printed in our last issue, we apologize and offer the following corrections:

John Sackman, DDS • Sara Whittle, DDS Last issue the newspaper printed that there were 3,000 books in the school library when there are actually approximately 15,000 in the Ted Kindel library and another approximated 15,000 between the Lairson and Valley libraries. There 425.883.6874 phone 16260 NE 85th Street are also 17 computers where there 425.885.0145 fax redmondfamilydentristy.com Redmond, WA 98052 were previously twelve, rather than the printed 18. Current  December 15, 2006 Around School Believe it or not: Hallelujah Chorus bans exist beyond TBCS by Nick Elliott by Tara Sackman Staff Writer Staff Writer

Before complaining about students trying to create the club On Tuesday December 12, sang an arrangement of The Holly bans around TBCS, students think that the school has a false the choir performed their annual and the Ivy accompanied by should see what other schools definition of “separation of church Christmas concert. There was a Collette Sackman on the oboe and around the world are banning. and state.” The students see sepa- variety of songs sung including Rebekah Hamilton on piano. Girls In comparison to some rules ration of church and state as that In the Bleak Mid Winter featuring Ensemble also performed two of other schools, our rules are there cannot be any religion in the a choir of ten third grade boys, a pieces including Echo, which they very reasonable. Schools around classroom. On the other hand, Finnish medieval piece with an sang at the Solo and Ensemble t h e w o r l d the school’s authentic Celtic drum, bought music festival earlier this year. have banned view is that especially for this piece called a In addition, Sam Pomeroy everything Can you believe it. . . there can- Bodhran. played a guitar solo, and "The f r o m c e l l parents of a New Jersey not be any Also, they sang a gospel Man Choir" sang an enchanting p h o n e s t o religion on style song Praise His Holy Name. processional called Of the Fathers hugging. high school football team campus. Se- Also, the choir performed a sing- Love Begotten. A ” attle Post In- a-long Hallelujah Chorus in which The band performed on complained about a coach S c h o o l i n telligencer, the members of the audience Thursday December 7. Students Great Britain leading his players in pre- 04-08-03 were invited up on stage to sing got up and read verses prior to b a n n e d game prayers. I n a with the choir. The stage was the playing of the songs. They, M u s l i m Texas school filled with people of all ages, like the choir, performed In the g o w n s . (Associated Press, 10-11-05) d i s t r i c t , from Lower School students to Bleak Mid Winter with a solo The school Christmas grandparents. by Brendan Smith. Three of the says that their school uniform colors, Christmas themed In addition to the Upper pieces were traditional English regulations already “make its” gifts, and even saying “Merry School choir pieces, several pieces. Several stanzas of the uniform acceptable to its students, Christmas!” have been banned. smaller groups performed poem The Raven by Edgar Allan 79% of whom are Muslim.” The The district claims that the phrase numbers as well. A trio of senior Poe were read with audience New York Times 03-23-06. “Merry Christmas” may “offend” girls, Leigh Ann Greenfield, Tara participation on the words At Millais School in West some of the 95% of Americans Sackman and Morgan Mankis “Nevermore, Nevermore.” Sussex, the “no jewelry policy,” who celebrate Christmas. Baptist has been pushed to the extremes. Press, 12-16-04. This policy prohibits young Callington Community Christian girls from wearing College banned hugging claiming religious purity rings which that students are arriving late to symbolize a vow to stay virgins classes because they stop to hug until marriage. The school has each other during passing periods. no problem though, with girls Students have also complained wearing Muslim headscarves about being victims of involuntary symbolizing their faith. “The hugging. “The Sun,” 11-04-06. Daily Mail,” 10-17-06. After reading about these Kentridge High School has bans, let’s be thankful that TBCS banned students from holding a has only banned minor things in Bible club at the school. Students comparison. merely want to convene in a class- room outside of school hours. The

Ski Dates for 2007

January 26 February 2 The Man Choir Nick Elliott and Jackson Brammer lead the TBCS February 9 Man Choir processional of The Father's Love Begotten at Tuesday's February 16 concert. Current Around School December 15, 2006  Homecoming Green and Gold Homecoming Events by Ju Song January 2-5, 2007 Staff Writer There will be class competitions everyday at lunch for spirit points. So, show your Grizzly Spirit! The school was covered with Green and Gold on November 21. From a jumping leprechaun to a figure covered in gold, the Grizzly spirit was felt around campus. On the night of the game, the crowd Alumni Chapel greeted the Bear Creek players with cheers. Tuesday, January 2, 2007 9:00-9:40 am This year, an unexpected guest arrived with a huge explosion. Former TBCS students will be speakers and former worship The famed Grizzly Bear rode in on a motorcycle! team members will perform. After the introduction of the varsity players, the boys and girls varsity game commenced where the players demonstrated their skills Homecoming Pep Assembly and teamwork on the court. Friday, January 5, 2007 2:45-3:20 In the midst of the games, were special events: a newly released The traditional pep-rally will be held during Friday’s office Microsoft Zune and a hundred dollars were awarded. Junior Trevor Kowal won the highly sought mp3 player in a free throw competition. hours and will feature the Varsity Cheer Squad. Class com- Senior Davy Clark got his prize with an “extraordinary” one-hand petitions will be held as well. (6th period and office hours will shot, nothing but net. swap places, so assembly will be held at the end of the day) At the end of the day, players were covered with sweat but the crowds awarded them with thundering claps. Homecoming Basketball Games The Bear Creek basketball teams showed intense playing during Friday, January 5, 2007 the night to start up the season. The exciting new season of the Grizzlies All games will be held in the gym. has just begun! JV boys play at 4:30 pm vs. Christian Faith Varsity girls play at 6:00 pm vs. Christian Faith Mascot Varsity boys play at 7:30 pm vs. Christian Faith Madness Joining Homecoming Dance the Green Saturday, January 6, 2007 8pm-midnight and Gold This formal dance, “Winter Wonderland” will be held in the festivities, the Commons. Pictures start at 7:30 pm, so freshmen need to arrive first at Grizzly mascot 7:30 pm to get their photos taken then each grade will follow in loudly rolls in succession. a red Harley Davidson Fat Alumni Reception Boy 2005. Friday, January 5, 3:30-5:30 Former Bear Creek students will gather and have a small chat Grizzly Fans time with Mr. DeYoung. The meeting will be held in Redmond The bleachers Ridge’s great room. on both sides (This event is only for alumnus and TBCS Faculty.) of the gym are packed with fans at the season Winter Wonderland premier event Homecoming Dance Tickets for Bear Creek basketball. December 11-15 $25 with ASB/$30 without ASB January 1-5 $30 with ASB/$35 without ASB January 6 $40 at the door Current 10 December 15, 2006 Around School

Why is Homecoming not going to be off campus?

According to Interim Head of School Mrs. Beman, “It was never a ‘no,’ but the Homecoming tradition has always been about home coming.” This What's means that it is a part of the tradition that the dance and festivities should be held at our ‘home’ (school). Another reason why Homecoming is on- campus despite all the talk of it being off campus this year is that having the buzz? an off-campus dance is a privilege. Junior and Senior prom have typically been the only off-campus school sponsored dances; if Homecoming were to be moved off campus then the lower class men would not look as forward to Prom.

by Ria Caldwell When the Student Council discussed the issue they discussed all the Contributing Writer potential logistics of organizing Homecoming into an off campus event. It was very difficult to find a site of an appropriate size (the places were all either too big or too small) and regardless of size it would have been very expensive to rent the space. This would detract from the overall budget and make both Prom and Homecoming tickets more expensive. And last but not least, it would have been a hassle to have every student sign a waiver.

So, for now, the freshmen and sophomores will just have to wait for Prom if they want to go off site for a formal dance.

Holiday gifts . . . Homecoming Dress Up Days comforts for the home . . . personalized stationary Tuesday Century Day paper trail stationery & gifts Wednesday Character Day May all your holiday dreams come true . . . • plates and napkins • gift wrap (Characters from a movie, play or a comic strip) • candles • stocking stuffers • chocolates • greeting cards and more Thursday Present this coupon and receive 15% off one item. Class Color Day (Expires December 24, 2006. Excludes custom stationery.)

Located in the Village at Redmond Ridge Friday 23515 NE Novelty Hill Rd., Redmond, WA 98053 Grizzly Green and Gold Day 425.898.8830 WATER 2007 Looking for a great ? Scoring: Grades will compete throughout the week for the most The TBCS Photojournalism class is selling WATER 2007, a pictorial spirited class. During lunch there will be a table for students calendar of water scenes around Washington State. All proceeds to check in with ASB members to earn points: will benefit HEAL Africa to help bring water to the people in Africa. Head = 1 point, Torso = 1 point, Legs = 1 point, Calendars will be on sale at the basketball games on 12/19 and Socks/Shoes = 1 point. Students dressed fully = 4 points. during Homecoming Week.