Spring Break! the forest March 27 - April 3 B����� Issue 5 Forest Lake Area Senior High School March 17, 2006 Influential women Jump, Jive March is National Womens’ History Month and Wail! The NHS held a swing dance on by Tash Thompson March 3, complete with lessons for Womens’ History Month began in 1978 serve as nurses on the Civil War battlefront. the students wishing to break away as “Womens’ History Week” in response to Ella Fitzgerald from more modern dancing styles. the Womens’ Movement. In 1987, Congress One may hear Ella Fitzgerald referred Several students showed up in their expanded the celebration and declared March to as the First Lady of Jazz. She became Sunday best to jump, jive and wail to as Womens’ History Month. When many people revered by fans and fellow artists by singing the tunes of the FLHS Jazz Band. think about Womens’ History Month, they think her fine art. Through her career, she won 13 The NHS raised money for the local about Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, Helen Keller, Grammy awards and innumerable honors. LifeLinks Care Center. Harriet Tubman, and Susan B. Anthony. Some Billie Holiday photos by Katie Walker of the lesser-known , but equally important Billie Holiday women who are often pushed to the sidelines. was another fine Joan of Arc jazz singer. From Joan of Arc was one of the first women to 1933 to 1943 Billie die for religious recorded over 200 nationalism. She led sides and never a 12 thousand strong made a penny in army across enemy royalties. 1936 to territory, and single- 1943 were Billie’s handedly stopped the finest days, when siege of France by the she sang with British. She did all saxophonist Lester this before she died Young, whom nicknamed her “Lady Day.” at the age of 19. Indira Gandhi Juliette Low Indira Gandhi was Juliette Low the first woman Prime founded today’s largest girl and young women Minister of India and the organizations in the world, Girl Scouts. She first woman to be elected assembled the first troop of Girl Scouts on to lead a democracy. March 12, 1912. Lillian Hellman Dorothea Dix Lillian Hellman was a Dorothea Dix worked hard to improve playwrite and an activist. the living conditions of the mentally ill. Many of her plays In 1861, she was appointed to be the centered on social consciousness issues and Superintendent ant of the Union Army often spoke out against different political views, Blankets for Birchwood nurses, and she recruited strong women to like Fascism. 44 blankets donated by Abby Pooch Time to donate Spring play Quick fingers deftly thread a needle. A Blood Drive April 4 soft, light snipping on the way sound accompanies a by Andy Setterholm rhythmic humming as The FLHS Student Council will hold their the two permeate the air first blood drive of 2006 on Tues., April 4. This Performances begin May 4 with their mechanical is their second Red Cross sponsored event this melody. For two weeks, by Abby Pooch year. The Nov. 16 blood drive produced far more the sewing machines of Auditions for the FLHS spring play The donors than expected, the sewing design and Importance of Being Earnest took place on 118 overall with 83 production class have Tuesday, March 7. Postings of the results first time donors. been humming to the appeared by This year’s event tune of selflessness. The Wednesday. is being held the day sewing class has made There are s t u d e n t s return from polar fleece blankets and nine main S p r i n g B r e a k . walker bags to give to the roles, which Sewing students Karrie Knops and Amanda Borchardt sew blankets for S t u d e n t C o u n c i l residents at Birchwood, will be filled Brirchwood health care center Forest Lake. photo by Abby Pooch would like to remind donors of the restrictions a board and care facility by Scott on blood donations. Donors must be at least 17 in Forest Lake. at sewing,” said Mrs. Schellinger, “and some I s a a c s o n , and weigh more than 110 pounds.If you decided “This is the first year we have done this,” said know nothing at all.” Tyler Sperry, to travel anywhere exotic over spring break, be Mrs. Barb Schellinger, the sewing teacher. “I The class is centered around non-garment Aaron Brown, Luke Mayfield, Paul Joachim, prepared to answer a few extra questions from wanted to do a service project with the class, projects such as blankets, bags and pillows. Amanda Luke, Katherine Monberg, Kendra the Red Cross staff about your trip. and so I called Birchwood and they gave me At the end of the quarter, students perform a Jaeger, and Paula Regnier. The play will be According to the Red Cross, 60% of this idea.” final project that is at their skill level. They get directed by Mrs. Cindy Hess and co-directed by Americans are eligible to donate, yet only 5% The class as a whole made 44 blankets and the to choose what they do. Most students make Mr. Andrew Waldron. ever do. Of those who do donate, about 15% same number of bags, as each sewing student something like a bag, comforter, quilt or pillow. The performance of the play will be on May are high school or college students. Few people made one of each. They had planned to go to Then they will be graded according to their level 4-6 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and May realize the demand for blood. Often times, the Birchwood on March 3, but a wide-spread of skill and how accurately they performed the 12 and 13 (Friday and Saturday). It will show Red Cross is only 48 hours away from being flu epidemic hit the residents and they were project they chose. Plus, they’ll have a new at 7:30 each night and the cost for tickets will completely empty. The Red Cross uses the not allowing any outside visitors, for fear of blanket, pillow or bag to take home with them be $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and blood to treat accident victims and patients spreading the outbreak. as a reminder of the other people – the residents $10 for preferred seating. with chronic blood disorders. One donation of The sewing design and production class is for of Birchwood – who will also reap the benefits blood is enough to save the lives of up to three all levels of sewers. of these cuddly comforts. people. “Some people come into this class as experts

April 29, 2006: PROM Get the run Happy St. Patrick’s down on Day! American Idol. Are you ready? See p. 8 for Check out its history and more See p. 6-7 for details fun facts about the planning tips day on p. 12. FLHS Wrestling...... p.11

3‧17‧06 the forest breeze page 1 NEWS Debate team DECA sends 10 New Faces at FLHS has ‘best season by Tommy Monahan and Katie Walker to state, 3 place When students graduate high school there great staff and students,” said Grapentin. in years’ by Tommy Monahan are many opportunities available for them. Grapentin also holds down many jobs on top The Minnesota DECA (Distributive Education by Carl Magnuson They can go straight into a job. The military of student teaching, she is a server at the Mall Clubs of America) is an association of students The debate team ended this year’s season in technical school or community college, and of America, does research on campus, works for who are planning careers in marketing, January with what Robyn Madson, the debate many decide to go to college. At Forest Lake admissions and owns her own business making management and entrepreneurship. Today coach, calls a very good season. Madson says High School there are number new student greeting cards and check book covers. In her 170,000 marketing students, 4,500 marketing the team did great overall. teachers who have done just that. They are the downtime, she works out everyday and studies. teachers, enjoy the benefits of membership “The topics weren’t that hard,” said Senior Liz student teachers who have decided to end their in DECA. There are four levels of DECA Powell, “We did alright.” college careers on a high note. competitions high school, college, professional Some of the highlights this year were Emily and alumni divisions. DECA’s objective is Josh Pluemer, Habisch, Shannon Joyce, and Powell, who to support the development of marketing and L i n d s a y or Mr.P, is a native placed third at state finals in her category, public management skills in various career areas. J a r o m b e k of Burnsville, forum. The team tackled such issues as judicial is from Osceola, They have activities set up to the specific career Minnesota. Pluemer activism and whether or not eminent domain is Wisconsin and interest of students that include technical skills, teaches Marriage unjust. teaches General basic scholastic and communication skills, and the Family at “This year’s success is attributed to the fact Biology A along human relations and employability skills, the high school that there’s more stable coaching on behalf of with cooperating economics and free enterprise. Matt Mollet is with cooperating Ms. Sunne and John Brown,” said Madson. teacher Brad Ward. an active member of the DECA program and has teacher Sandy The success wasn’t as big as some of the She attends the been competing for the Forest Lake program all Teichner. Pluemer earned a Bachelors degree members would’ve wanted, but they did well University of Minnesota, and will be finishing this year. in Marketing from University of Wisconsin nonetheless. off her teaching debut at the high school at the “Basically DECA is an association of marketing - Eau Claire. He is currently working toward “We did very well, it was the best season in end of the third quarter. Jarombek hobbies are students,” said Mollet. a teaching license and Masters of Education years,” said Madson. reading, staying in shape, fishing, and hanging The whole DECA team goes to competitions through the University of Minnesota - out with her dog. against other schools to compete in business role Twin Cities. His hobbies include: playing plays. At Forest Lake High School the DECA basketball, soccer, guitar, going to concerts, 5 bills through for program is smaller than at most schools. On John Merth and listening to local music (rock and hip hop). March 5, 6, and 7 four people went to State for teaches Political “I’m excited to be here. It’s a cool experience Student Congress the Forest Lake team with two of those placing Science at the and I’ve learned tons from faculty and students,” in the top twelve. by Carl Magnuson high school and said Pluemer. “The other schools that we compete against With the ’05-‘06 season behind them, Forest will be for the actually have DECA as a class compared to us remainder of the Lake High School’s (FLHS) Student Congress Sarah Tessmer having it as an extracurricular activity.” “Its has plenty to be proud of. The season ended year. Growing teaches a wide range really fun and I love competing,” said Mollet. on March 3. up in Crystal, of classes at FLHS. Not Pictured In a Student Congress season, each school Minnesota, Merth Tessmer is originally submits legislation. The participants debate and is a student at the University of Minnesota from Harmony, eventually vote on each hypothetical bill. One while he earned his Bachelors degree in Minnesota, a small of the main objectives in Student Congress is to political science from St. Johns University in farm town of a little appeal these bills. This year, five out of the 12 Collegeville, Minn. In his spare time, Merth likes less than 1,000 people bills FLHS submitted went through. to go camping, biking, skiing and rock climbing. on the Minnesota- “We were up against the best speech teams in Merth believes there are many benefits Iowa border. Tessmer fits well teaching in the the nation,” said Head Coach Robyn Madson, to taking a clas in political science. Agriculture Department, considering she grew “You usually don’t get that many through.” “Information you learn directly affects your up on a farm. She teaches floral design, plant The students involved devote as much time to life,” said Merth. science, animal science, and youth leadership. building their arguments as they see fit, but the “I really appreciate how nice and group only meets once or twice a week. In such helpful everyone is,” said Tessmer. Shawna Grapentin a political environment, as a whole, the team Tessmer is earning a degree in agricultural is currently student doesn’t lean to one side. education at the University of Minnesota. Her teaching cultures “We have both sides,” said Madson. “We have hobbies include reading, playing piano, hanging The Forest Breeze and cuisine and the raging Republican and the bleeding heart i n d e p e n d e n t out with friends, and watching wrestling. liberal.” The student newspaper of living along with One of the bigger successes for the team came cooperating teacher Forest Lake High School So, whether you have these student teachers in the victory of Shannon Joyce, senior, who Diane Dugas. She for a class, or simply seem them in the hallways came out of the competition as the unofficial Forest Lake High School is attending the University of Minnesota. first runner-up in nationals. of FLHS, say hello and wish them luck. 6101 Scandia Trl. N “I really enjoy working here it has a “We did very well,” said Madson. “It was a great experience.” Forest Lake, MN 55025

(651) 982-8575 Civilization is history [email protected] Staff members: New state standards create World History class Brandon Anderson by Melissa Monson Maya Bryn requirements As the upcoming high schoolers have around for more than 20 years. Dan Carey will be already found out, new graduation “Ancient Civ was a popular course. Many Ben Fick f u l f i l l e d standards are in place for the 2006-2007 students seemed to like it,” said Hipkins. Jamison Hull t h r o u g h o u t school year. He added that the goal of the class is Stacey Johnson the true high Instead of the 20.5 credit standard that’s to give students a broader knowledge of Carl Magnuson school span of currently being implemented, 28.5 credits history versus a more in-depth course Tommy Monahan grades 9-12. will be required. In addition to the new covering a smaller time span. Melissa Monson Massey and credit requirements, more specific classes “I’m sad to see the class go. I’ll miss it, Josh Nelson Hipkins both will be required of all students. there’s no question about it,” said Stennes- Abby Pooch e x p l a i n e d Two of the four civilization classes Rogness. Andy Setterholm that the state hopes to make schools more currently being offered, Western and The new world history class will cover Tyler Scanlan consistent. With the new standards, there Ancient, are being cut for a new class more concepts, places and people. Tash Thompson are more required classes for students called World History. Students will also be According to Sten-Rog, if students are Katie Walker required to take a geography and economics motivated enough to find more information to take and fewer electives. The elective credits are changing from 11.5 to 11. course. on a particular topic, they will learn more Adviser: “[I think students] prefer to have some The world history class will be a semester on their own. However, if students don’t, Laura LeVake course and will cover prehistory to modern then she feels that the students aren’t really choice in what they take,” said Massey. times. The class will blend all of the current learning more in world history versus the Students and staff will have some changes The Forest Breeze is a monthly publication civilization classes into one, with more in-depth civilization courses. to get used to starting next year. While created by students in the journalism class at emphasis from the ancient and western Principal Dr. Steve Massey said the new ancient and western civ were popular FLHS. The Forest Breeze welcomes letters to portions. class makes sense. history courses, they didn’t meet the state’s the editor, provided they are not obscene and Since this is a newly required class, the “[Once we added world history] it didn’t new requirements. On the bright side, the do not exceed 200 words. The staff reserves Russian and eastern civilization courses the right to edit for length. Unsigned letters school is buying new textbooks. Veteran make sense to have western and ancient will not be printed; however, names may be Social Studies teachers Ken Mikolajczyk, civ.,” said Massey. did make the cut. Everyone will just have to withheld upon request. Tom Hipkins and Sue Stennes-Rogness The new 28.5-credit system may seem like cross their fingers and hope that the course Views of the The Forest Breeze writers are will be teaching this new course. a lot of credits to obtain during high school, will run smoothly during its premier year. not necessarily the views of the students, staff According to Hipkins, the course has been But new students needn’t fret. The new or administration of ISD #831. page 2 the forest breeze 3‧17‧06

NEWS After-school art Wonderful Water by Stacey Johnson by Maya Bryn Looking for something to do after school for about five years now. The idea, however, Opening the fridge, you push through the old fill themselves with unhealthy beverages? where the mind can be creative and you can came from the junior high. leftovers and come to a bottle of water and a can “The high fructose corn syrup found in meet new friendst? Join art club with Maria “They had art club at the junior high and we of Coke. Which do you choose? You know the flavored beverages is mildly addictive,” said Kaiser, visual arts teacher, in the art room every wanted to continue the club here to promote water is healthier, but the Coke tastes so much Asch. It has also been shown that drinking Tuesday after school, to explore the arts,” said Kaiser. better. In reality, most of us would grab the other beverages instead of water can cause you painting, drawing, sculpting, The club has continued to drink that is packed full of sugar, caffeine and to lose your taste for water. and designing. create beautiful pieces trying carbs. Why? Usually because its’ taste is good “Sadly, I haven’t been drinking a lot of water “I like that there’s a good to add color and students and it gives us the false energy lately so I drink pop more,” environment, it’s relaxing, work to the school. With all that can sometimes help our FLHS senior Katie Walker do what you want to do, and of the stunning paintings mornings become a little more said. Even though the bottled it’s free,” said junior Nicole and works of art, Kaiser was lively. water machines are the only Tetrault, first year art club surprised that everything It is quite easy to forget how ones turned on during the member. stayed intact so well. much we need and depend on day, that answer seems to Tetrault is working on what As the year unfolds, Kaiser water. According to Water- be popular with high school she calls “a stone architecture and her team are planning to Essential to Life, “Water students. thing.” She plans on creating add more art to the school has been ranked by experts A soda can be a good treat a three-dimensional French that hopefully the student as second only to oxygen sometimes, but the trick is to castle made out of crea-stone. body can enjoy. as essential for life.” Since limit the intake. Excluding Pieces that are created in art club may be “Some students are creating an art history water makes up 2/3 of our water from your diet will have displayed around school or can be used for an timeline that is continuous and others are bodies, it ends up being the very negative outcomes. It’s art class. These pieces can be made in groups creating things that can be hung around key to all bodily functions. important to find a balance or individually. There are no expenses when it school,” said Kaiser. Water-Essential to Life says, between the two, but most of comes to supplies and it costs nothing to join. Even though art club is already started, “Everyday your body must us need to boost the amount “All of the supplies come from the art new artists are always welcome. For more replace 2 ½ quarts of water. of water we drink. department,” said Kaiser. “Most things aren’t information, see Mrs. Kaiser after school on The water you drink literally becomes you.” So, next time you’re standing in front of the too expensive.” Tuesdays. Water aids in controlling the body temperature refrigerator and come to that bottle of water Art club has been going on at the high school and blood circulation. It carries oxygen and and Coke, remember just how much your body nutrients to our cells and washes out waste needs water. Your appearance, bodily functions and our body’s toxins. Water also protects the and weight is at risk if you drink excessive spinal cord, tissues and organs from shock and amounts of soda. The choice is yours - choose Spotlight: Speech damage, as well as cushions joints. wisely. “Nothing works right if you don’t have enough A look at the basics and participants of the speech team fluids in your system,” quoted Dr. Susan Asch Water is key. from Stillwater Medical Group. She explained Percentage of water used by different by Abby Pooch the speech season, with more time to perfect that to keep our skin looking healthy and to parts of the body: Wandering through the hallways, you see and polish their pieces. diminish the chances of cracked and chapped people positioned at different points, talking Why don’t more people want to join speech? lips, we need to keep up with our fluids. � Brain 75% to the walls. They yell and shout, gesticulating Some of them say that they don’t want to join The effects of not drinking enough water are � Heart 75% wildly as they frantically try to entertain because they aren’t good at speaking. Many “Harder stools are very common and it causes � Lungs 86% or convince unmoving stone. Have you people simply don’t like speaking (which is, the kidneys to shut down,” said Asch. � Liver 96% unknowingly ventured into a mental asylum? much of the time a direct result of not being “Our health depends on it [water], and so � Kidneys 83% Have your silent wanderings taken you to the good at it). Many team members see these does our beauty. Drinking plenty of water helps � Muscles 75% land of the loonies? No, it’s excuses as a fabulous maintain good skin tone and color,” says Curves � Blood 83% just a speech tournament. reason to join. Member Guide by Gary Heavin The speech team is “Speech has made If water is so important, why do people *Information from Water-Essential to Life a very misunderstood me a radically different association. Most think person,” said senior speech team is just like captain Paul Joachim. speech class, when in “I wouldn’t be nearly reality it is a completely as confident as I am The 411 on college visits different affair. now and wouldn’t by Ben Fick The speech team is know ten percent of After high school, students have countless A college visit can be arranged over the divided into 13 different the people I know now options. Unfortunately, for those uninterested in phone with the admissions office. The student categories, with two [if I had never joined extra schooling, the career field is limited. There can pick certain things that he or she would like subcategories: public speech].” are a lot of advantages to attending a university to see during the visit and this is highlighted on address and interpretation. Speech not only helps or technical college, or going for some sort of the tour. It doesn’t matter if the visitor doesn’t In interpretation, with confidence, but aids in developing skills training after graduating from high know anyone at the college, there is still a speakers take a piece of published writing school. chance to visit the dorm rooms. for the future. and “interpret” it. They act it out with voices, “Speech gave me a lot of life skills,” said A four-year college results in a Once at the college, it is important gestures, sound effects and poses. The basic senior captain Rachel Piersdorf. “It has helped Bachelor of Science or Art degree. to ask questions directly related rules for these categories are that you cannot me with time management and perseverance, to If after those four years a student to the activities in a regular day of move your feet (besides pivoting) or change name a few.” decides to go above and beyond, classes. A college tour is usually the script. Interpretation categories include “It gives you an idea of what you can they can work toward a Master’s lead or sometimes accompanied Humor, Drama, Prose, Poetry, Extemporaneous accomplish when you put your mind to it,” said (M.S.) or Doctorate degree (PhD). by a current student. It is good to Reading, Storytelling, Dramatic Duo and senior captain Caleb Rotach. A higher degree requires more ask about the eating options on Creative Expression. Many people pick a career because they think work, but a higher degree means campus, how far the dorms are The other subcategory is public address, in they know it will contain no speech activities. more competitive career pay. from their classes and how they which you write your own speech. This includes However, they are usually sadly mistaken. “The more education you have, get from place to place. Visiting Informative Speaking, Extemporaneous According to the Univ. of Minn. Admissions the more likely you are to be hired the exercise facilities and talking to Speaking, Great Speeches, Discussion and Office, “Speech is involved with almost all of for an executive or managerial coaches is also advised if interested Original Oratory. These categories are meant the various classes we have.” position,” said Robert Rummerfield, in participating in any of the athletic more to inform than to entertain. Speech can help and inspire you to succeed. an assistant director of admissions opportunities. Don’t be afraid to ask The regular speech team is just one facet of “I was a very shy person before I joined at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. questions. The more you know about a college, the entire speech program. First of all, there is speech,” said Mrs. Cindy Hess, FLHS “These positions are more competitive and the better you will be able to look at all your the National Forensics League (NFL). Many speech coach. “Speech helped me to develop require more experience.” options and make the correct decision when it people who are on the speech team are involved confidence in all aspects of my life including So, how does a high school student find comes time to apply. in NFL. They compete throughout the year on talking to people I didn’t know and talking in the right school? There are a lot of factors to “I waited too long to decide on college,” a point system. Members also compete on the front of people. I had such great coaches when I consider. One of the options is the internet. said FLHS alumni Lorin Skoglund. “I wish I regular speech and sometimes debate teams. was in speech, and they inspired me by the way Numerous credible sites have been devoted had made my decision much earlier, it would When they place in a tournament, they earn they led the team.” to helping survey students and understand have relieved some stress and made my senior points. These points allow them a chance in the Hess now relays her training to her young their particular needs to help pick the right year more fun.” national qualifying tournament. If they place, speech apprentices by donating her time as one type of training. Knowing the location, cost After the college visit is completed the they earn a spot in the national tournament, of the six FLHS speech coaches. and educational opportunities offered at a few student will have a much better idea of how which is held during the summer. Any person can open his mouth and have colleges help a student narrow their choices. college works. Then applications can be filled The traveling speech team is a different words come out, but it takes a speaker to really Once the research is done, the selection process out and final decisions can be made. Once a facet. Members must audition. It is much more make people sit down and listen. can begin. Visiting possible college choices is decision is made, the stress will be reduced on selective as there are only about seven members. the next move. Even if the college is one the the student and they can concentrate on having The traveling team allows for an early start on student is unlikely to attend, it is helpful to see a memorable senior year. what goes on inside a college campus.

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OPINION Skimpy winter wear Lowdown on the Les by Katie Walker On the other side of the spectrum, girls who by Tash Thompson suggested retail price for a Les Paul starts at Girls all over the wear these skirts believe that just because its Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, and Les Pauls. $798 for a Melody Maker and goes up to $4,718. nation are wearing cold doesn’t mean they should have to cover The Les Paul has been a sly fox in rock n roll However, dealers usually mark down from the mini-skirts far beyond up. To that, I say, “Didn’t your mama teach you since the days of Jimmy Page and Joe Perry. suggested price. Dealers’ prices may be as low warm weather. In fact, anything?” Through its years in rock, the Les Paul has as $530 for the Melody Maker. Dealers also can many Forest Lake Living in Minnesota, the wind chill factor become more of a mysterious light that draws sell Custom Les Pauls, which tend to cost a bit High (FLHS) female should always be taken into consideration. its listeners, much like how the One Ring draws more. The Custom models start at $2,999 for a students wear mini- “I’m worried about their knees freezing. It’s its possessors. The Les Paul has captured many Custom Shop Les Paul Custom, and go up to skirts regularly in the really cold, and frozen skin can’t be repaired,” with its beautiful song. $5,999 for the Jimmy Page Custom Authentic cold winter. I myself said Mr. Lewis, meteorology teacher. Lewis Les Paul. Les Pauls are good quality guitars and interviewed four girls in one day wearing mini- also stresses the importance of covering your The History hardly ever need any repairs. skirts. legs in the cold weather. The birth of the Les Paul started when Les If and when you decide that you want to buy a I believe girls want to get attention so much Back in the day, my grandma was forced to Paul himself recommended the idea of a solid Gibson Les Paul, look online http://gibson.com that they’ll freeze to show off their waxed, fake wear dresses or skirts (long ones) to school, body guitar to Gibson guitars in 1946. However, for an authorized Gibson Les Paul dealer. Some and bake legs, since during the cold winter, I even in the winter, and she hated it. Since the Gibson rejected the idea because they did not dealers are Guitar Center, Musician’s Friend, know you’re not at the beach tanning. Teenage women’s rights movement, girls no longer have yet see a market for a solid body guitar. Samash, and American Musical Supply. girls now days believe that ‘skin is in,’ and if to wear skirts in the cold, but they still choose In Les Paul’s version, he had the fi nal say on When you are looking for a Les Paul, or any they didn’t then they wouldn’t wear mini-skirts to. Don’t they care about the women who every aspect of design for the guitar. However, other guitar, make during the Minnesota winter time. The general fought for their daughters and granddaughters this version does not line sure you get a guitar guideline for skirts is whether it reaches the to be able to wear pants or jeans to stay warm? up with how later Gibson that’s comfortable person’s fi nger tips, and people don’t even abide Its like women have fought for so much, and had the trapeze tailpiece to play. Some have by that in the winter. now they’re neglecting the privileges they have, installed incorrectly. slimmer necks. The A various amount of girls, who wear mini skirts, and moving women back to the days when there Nevertheless, in 1952, slimmer necks are say, they’re warmer. Yet I was no choice to wear the Les Paul guitar was better for guitar wear my puffy pink jacket, “I believe girls want to get pants and be warm. born. The fi rst Les Paul players with smaller gloves, a cute hat, scarf, and attention so much that Wearing skirts in the was a Gold Top, which hands; it makes it I still get cold. Wow, that’s right time (warm weather) had a maple top and a easier to reach all the they’ll freeze to show off mahogany body, without amazing that these girls claim their waxed, fake and bake is just fi ne, but when it’s notes. Likewise, if they’re warm. cold the skirt wearing a serial number. The a person with larger When asked about whether legs...” should be put on hold. Gold Top’s original color hands plays a guitar or not they cared what others I think all the teens who was a nitro-cellulose with too slim of a thought, most girls responded, decide to wear ‘skimpy’ lacquer fi nish that neck, they may get “As long as they’re cute, who cares?” clothing should really be recognized for who contained bronze. Over hand cramps from A lot of the girls would wear long jean skirts, you are, not what you wear. Make a statement time, and with wear, the trying to make their plaid, or corduroy skirts. Apparently those kinds that would leave a lasting impression about you coat developed a sort hands smaller. Try of skirts aren’t skimpy enough. in a good way. of greenish color as a out the guitars at the And really, what’s the point of wearing a skirt “People can stare if they want, I don’t care,” result of the bronze being store. See which ones with spandex Capri looking things? If you’re said Zeihl, FLHS senior. oxidized. are most comfortable. going to wear a skirt, just wear the skirt. When we as teen girls and young women dress In 1954, the Les Paul Also, make sure you Most girls don’t even bother checking the to impress, we don’t realize that most of the Custom and Junior were like the guitar’s tone weather before wearing their skirts. time we do not impress the person(s) we want. released. The Custom had for the style that you Some of the girls said that they just put it Wearing miniskirts will get attention of any an ebony fret board (instead of the rosewood) want to play. Hard rock players may want a on, and walk out. You’re in school all day, and dirty old man, and this is what you must realize. had a more elaborate guitar body and headstock, lower, more melodic tone, while classic rock they’re in school all day anyhow. It’s not just people your age looking at you, it’s and a black fi nish. The 1954 Les Paul became players may want a lighter, more harmonic During the winter it takes someone who feels people your dad’s and grandpa’s age too. In fact known as the “Black Beauty” by many of its tone. good about their body to wear such a garment it’s mostly them. players. The Black Beauty was the fi rst guitar The Les Paul has mesmerized many with its that catches everyone’s eyes, especially those of My question to winter mini-skirt wearers, fi tted with the tune-o-matic bridge. It also was beautiful song. Through its journey it has been teen boys, who either have just made it through “Why not leave something to the imagination?” fi tted with a P90 or Alnico pick-up that was a high quality guitar that has been perceived puberty, or are still going through it. When you wear such skimpy clothing, especially made of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt, in the by many of its captured listeners and servants If you’ve got it, fl aunt it, you don’t have it, in the winter time, you’re leaving nothing for bridge position. a well worth its cost. It has captured me many don’t fl aunt it. Was the attitude of most girls I people to imagine, because they’re seeing it all, The Junior Les Paul is a smaller version of of times with its graceful song, and I am saving talked with. while they should be worried about learning. the Les Paul with a fl at, un-carved mahogany my pennies so I can one day become the proud To that I ask: how is anyone supposed to My suggestion is to trade in your summer time body that had no binding. It had a single Alnico owner of a Les Paul. know whether or not the have it? Is having mini-skirt for some booty jeans (jeans that make pick-up and the wrap-around combined bridge ‘it’ having a skinny body with tan legs, or just your butt look cute) or take the consequences and tail piece. being average? And why should someone have of nasty looks, and remarks like, “Hey did The Les Paul was the fi rst guitar to proudly wear the noise-canceling humbucker pick- Celebrity-Status to decide whether or not they have something you check the weather today? The high is 20 Les Paul Guitar Players: to fl aunt before school when they’re getting degrees, what were you thinking?” ups. The humbuckers were fi rst known as PAF dressed? for “Patent Applied For.” Even after Gibson Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) received the patent for the humbucker pick-up, Joe Perry (Aerosmith) they continued to call the pick-ups PAF’s. Slash (Guns n Roses) Gibson continues to improve and add more The Edge (U2) Les Pauls to their collection. Subwoofer basics JJ French by Tash Thompson radiators on subwoofers, are good to know Purchasing a Les Paul Eric Clapton before purchasing. Boom, boom, raddle, boom. Subwoofers are When buying a Les Paul, there are a few Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains/solo) becoming more and more common in home Front-fi ring subwoofers have a speaker things to keep in mind. stereo systems. So, how do these people get the mounted so that the sound comes from the side Dean DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots) Before going out to buy a Les Paul, know Pete Townshend (The Who) big booms-what do they look for in a subwoofer? or front of the sub, and a down-fi ring sub has your budget. Les Pauls are not cheap. The Home and car subs may be used somewhat the speaker so that the sound goes downward, differently, but there are some common aspects towards the fl oor. If you live in an apartment, to look for in a sub. it may be a better idea to get a front-fi ring Subwoofers are separate speakers especially subwoofer. designed to accommodate the lowest Passive subwoofers need to have an frequencies. external power source, like a stereo receiver While shopping for a subwoofer, look or an amplifi er. The receiver or amplifi er must for a sub that has high defi nition, and a low be able to signifi cantly power the sub with out frequency defi nition. High defi nition can mean draining power from the main speakers or the the difference between muddy, boomy, blurred tweeters. A powered subwoofer power itself. bass sound and clear, detailed bass sound. Many The size of the room affects how well the subwoofers have a 25-30% distortion rating, subwoofer will work. The larger the room, the which lacks clarity and detail. 5-1% distortion bigger the subwoofer should be, and the bigger ratings are good to excellent ratings and have the subwoofer is, the more power it will need. great clarity and detail. However, having too big of a subwoofer may A Subwoofer’s main purpose is to output make the bass sound muddy and distorted, low-frequency sound. The lower the frequency rather than clear and detailed. response, the more you will feel the bass, rather Subwoofers allow their listeners to feel the than just hear it. True subs go down to 25Hz. music or movie. There are many brands that may However, the best subs will go below 20Hz. or may not meet their consumers’ expectations. For home theater systems, you should One brand that has remained high in quality is be aware of the size of the room that you are JBL. I recommend JBL because they’ll kick putting the subwoofer into. Also be aware of the your butt. They’re often used onstage at live difference between passive and powered subs. rock n roll concerts, very enjoyable subwoofers. Front-fi ring, down-fi ring, and ports or passive Budum, budum, boom, budum. page 4 the forest breeze 3‧17‧06 OPINION Benefi cial Candy? Failing Spirit by Abby Pooch Pep fests need drastic changes It’s the classic movie our bodies need, and it also contains nutrients by Jamison Hull scene; a girl freshly such as calcium, potassium and key vitamins. The main goal of and to congratulate them for their success. dumped, sits in front Chocolate is offi cially known as the “Most people in activities is A gym with a few chairs, a table with trophies, of the TV bawling her Craved Food” in the U. S. and by women to be the best. This and a podium doesn’t scream ‘get excited’. eyes out, drowning world-wide. In the United States, each person winter season, many With that said, I would like to suggest a few things her misery in a box eats about 12 pounds of chocolate per year. Forest Lake athletes that could make future pep fests more successful. of chocolate. Many Many people protest the eating of chocolate were involved in First, the school would have to completely people don’t know, because they claim falsehoods. Some people state tournaments that commit itself to putting on a good pep however, that not only does chocolate make give up eating chocolate to better their health. gave them the chance fest. Putting on an optional pep fest during you feel better, it is actually healthy for you. These people should rethink their decision. to do just that. The homeroom doesn’t give the aura of excitement Chocolate, or Theobramba Many people think chocolate school tried to put on a pep fest to get the or that it matters. The Homecoming pep fest cacao, which means “Food of the causes acne break outs. This in student body excited about the success of their is in the afternoon, during class, and there are Gods,” was used very sparingly itself is a falsehood. Medical peers. However, this attempt was a royal fl op. a lot of signs around. Kids are excited to go. by ancient people. In some areas, studies the University of First, the student body didn’t seem to care. If the school really wants to put on a pep only the king was allowed to have Pennsylvania have shown that A big portion of the student body didn’t fest, they should ask student council to make chocolate. It became so valuable in no way does chocolate, or even show up. Most students spent the time signs, ask the danceline to perform, and/or that for a long time, chocolate any other food for that matter, talking to each other - and didn’t even try to get a student to lead the pep fest. The school beans were used in place of cause someone to break out. whisper. This was plain and simply an insult. could also make a photo collage like what they money. Nowadays, chocolate is no People also argue that too There are of course a group of people who do did for the Winter Wonder Week contestants. less valuable, as consumers spend much chocolate can make you care and showed their enthusiasm. To them There are plenty of parents who take pictures seven billion dollars a year on it. fat. This fact is undeniable. I say thank you. You represent our school at these events. Students participating in Many people claim that However, chocolate critics and community very well. But the overall eating contests or trying to ski as a group chocolate makes them feel better when they are leave out the fact that too much of anything apathy of the students at the pep fest was a would be other ideas. Whatever the activity, sad. Some may think this idea is codswallop, is bad for you. Too much water can lead to poor refl ection of our school and city spirit. getting students involved is the only way to but chocolate contains a chemical called what is called water intoxication and can Second, communication broke down. Many have a successful pep fest. Without student phenylethylamine. This raises the heart rate, eventually cause a coma or death. Too much teachers were not aware the pep fest was optional involvement, pep fests will continue to fl op, giving a person the feeling of being in love. milk can cause bone spurs and calcium build- and it was diffi cult for the few teachers at the pep and our school spirit will diminish even more. Also, chocolate helps to release endorphins up which sometimes has to be treated with fest to control the large group of students. If the The student athletes of this school work hard in your brain, which make you feel happy. surgery. Too much chocolate can, truthfully, leaders of the school do not know what is going toward achieving their ultimate goal of being best Most people don’t know that chocolate has make you fat, but so can any number of things. on then how can the students expected to follow? in the state. If the school wants to congratulate four times the antioxidants found in tea, which Weightwatchers.com extols the health Third, the point of a pep fest is to get them, they need to take steps towards planning adds to its healthy value. Chocolate also helps benefi ts of chocolate. It says that if a person people excited for what the students are doing a better-organized, fun and exciting pep fest. to lower blood pressure and prevent clogging would eat two ounces of dark chocolate every of arteries, thereby preventing heart attacks. day, they could enjoy the health benefi ts Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants that without suffering the caloric repercussions. help protect blood vessels, and prevent cancer. So next time you feel sad, pick up some chocolate. Cacao and chocolate are rich in minerals that Groovin’ classy It’ll help you to feel better in body and mind. Ballroom dance the new fad by Melissa Monson Ballroom dancing is dance and try my hardest to imitate the Beyonce Different Tastes not a new phenomenon. booty-shake, but you have to admit that ballroom Due to the obscene dancing looks much classier than Beyonce Prospects brings options to the menu dancing we have now, shaking her butt. And if we are insulting Beyonce, however, I see it as an then I might as well point out almost every rap appealing alternative. music video. the girls sport skimpy outfi ts and by Ben Fick Ballroom dancing rub up against whoever is rapping. Hardly classy. Prospects, the newest is different from most restaurants because it originated in the late- Another thing I’d like to mention is the addition to the Scandia features black olives and crisp Romaine lettuce. 18th and early 19th centuries in media’s infl uence on what people Plaza, offers a relatively A soup of the day is always offered; however, England. It was originally performed wear, say and do. I catch myself wide selection of the chili is delicious and always the best choice at various social events. There even saying, “That’s hot,” thanks to Paris starters, salads, soups, for those looking to buffer their protein intake. were ballroom competitions, which Hilton’s signature phrase. The now sandwiches and entrees. I enjoyed the taste of the Rachel sandwich, became very popular in the 1920s. popular gaucho pants or the Ipod “Finally there’s a twist on the Reuben because the corned Interestingly, in 1995, the Olympic infatuation could be blamed on somewhere to eat in beef is replaced with turkey. This option, in Committee gave ballroom dancing the media as well. It seems people Scandia besides Meister’s or the Pizza Place,” addition to the rest of the lunch time selection, recognition, naming it a “dancesport.” don’t realize the effect the media said senior Jamison Hull. “Not that those is tasty and items range in price from $5.25- There is some speculation and has on the general public, whether aren’t good places to eat, but we need variety.” $7.50. The steak sandwich and the roast beef probably hopes that it will one it’s clothing, technology or dancing. Prospects was built during the late summer are a close second and third to the Rachel. day become an Olympic sport. I recently read an article in Seventeen and fall of 2005. It opened shortly after the new For dinner, the grilled salmon and the Alaskan I, for one, am a horrible dancer. about the principal banning students year and recruited several employee positions cod expose themselves as the most nutritious I can see through my experiences how from dancing. The students moaned and claimed for cooks, servers, dishwashers and bussers. choices. The superb taste of the Prospect Steak diffi cult learning to dance exceptionally that grinding and such was just how they dance. “I was trying to get a job as one of the and the Fajita throttle them to the top of the taste well is. I think that you could easily But, think of it this way, would you dance that cooks because it would be closer to home awards, however. The Prospect Steak features a justify making dancing an Olympic sport. way in front of your parents or grandparents? than my current job at Norman Quacks,” said 12 oz. char-broiled rib eye that leaves no question So why the history lesson? Well, shows such The expression, “If you could only see senior Matt Schlinker, a Prospects employee. as to the size of the cattle it came from. It carries as Dancing with the Stars have helped revive yourself,” could probably be applied here. The best starters are the breaded mushrooms the highest price tag on the menu at $15.99. this age old activity. This type of dancing, There is nothing wrong with getting your or the breaded jalapeno poppers fi lled with Prospects is open from Sunday through if you have ever seen it, is a lot different groove on, but try to groove more and grind rich cream cheese - both are served with Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and than the modern type of dancing you would less at Prom this year. Try ballroom dancing ranch dressing. The sampler platter is always Thursday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m.- see on a typical high school dance fl oor. or any other type of the Tango or Foxtrot. If a good option because it offers a taste of 1 a.m. Stop by and experience the newest Now, we shake our booties a lot, rub against you swing, swing, swing; swing your partner any three of the nine starters available. taste in Scandia – you won’t be disappointed. each other, and call it dancing. I admit I like to like Jerry Rice, you’ll be the talk of the On the lighter side, the chicken parmesan Bit o’ Breeze by Carl Magnuson

...but, your worries fi zzle when you see a You come to class a few minutes early, You look around and, in disbelief, fi nd everyone’s done disgruntled middle-aged man in the door- well-rested, eager to begin the with theirs, ready to hand in. You feel alone and you’re way. The legendary substitute teacher learning process. Suddenly, you can’t believe you’d be so forgetful. You begin to worry has saved the day again! You get one realize you forgot to do your term paper! about what effect it’ll have on your grade. more one more day to procrastinate...

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Behind the scenes by Katie Walker so we’re going with what’s in style,” said While the majority of Forest Lake High (FLHS) students are just beginning their plans McGowan. for prom, there is a select group of juniors who When it comes to prom décor, some people begin planning as early as fall. Prom is on their want fun, and some people want romantic. mind all the time and they know everything “I’m trying to impose a romantic night for ahead of time. Now you have the chance to couples and for singles, a big fun party with know ahead of time too. friends,” said McGowan. Juniors plan the dance for seniors, because The goals of the prom committee are to get seniors have too much to worry about during everyone’s voice heard, have a mix of both fun their senior year. and romance, and to have a variety of music Prom committee advisors include Mr. Brad play throughout the night. Ward, and Mr. Brude Levanthal. According This year’s theme is “Here’s to the Night,” to them, the students on prom committee are based off a song by Eve 6. The décor colors reaching a consensus much faster than last chosen after much discussion and deliberation year. are: scarlet (a dark red, but not maroon) and “That could be completely different today,” silver. said Ward, regarding reaching a consensus. The majority vote from prom committee is Prom is solely funded on ticket sales, so there’s that “there will be a better DJ than last year,” much predicting to do. This could be the reason and one of the girls, Kristi House, FLHS junior, two science teachers advise the committee. may get a DJ that she has seen at her sisters “Tickets will be $50 – 60 per couple,” said wedding, who played a variety of music. What do I wear?! Ward. This year there’s another new twist to prom Ticket sales are determined after décor price committee, the voice of a male student. by Maya Bryn estimates. After a meeting with the decorator, the Jeremy Koshiol, FLHS junior, enjoys his role There is one necessity at the top of every girl’s An empire dress has a waist line that is raised decorations are decided. Decorations are picked as the only male on the prom committee. list when planning for prom. The dress: the one above the natural waistline, sometimes as high from various prom catalogs. The ticket money “It’s the best thing in the world,” said Koshiol, article that girls spend the most money on and as right below the bust. These dresses are often also goes to security, chaperones, entertainment, “They’re always looking for someone with a the most time searching for. This can be tedious form-fitting. and snacks. According to Ward, in the end, the male input. Plus, I don’t have to pay for a ticket, and stressful, If whole deal costs $ 15,000 – 17,000. and my date’s ticket.” but finding you desire an “We can never precisely predict [ticket costs],” The prom committee is looking forward to that “perfect A - l i n e said Ward, “It depends on how much everything seeing their planning in action. dress” is all dress, look costs” “After a lot of hard work, it’s going to be a worth it in the for a dress The prom committee needs a bit of a buffer night to remember,” said House, Teresa Mitsch, end. There that is wider when it comes to a budget, seeing as the ticket and Tina Chamberlin, all FLHS juniors and are, however, t o w a r d s sales change from year to year. They usually members of prom committee. a few things the bottom sell about 800 tickets, so that’s what they base The only con to planning for prom is that the to consider and gently their estimates on. committee can’t impress everyone, and all who when dress b e c o m e s According to junior committee member, attend won’t; approve. McGowan, however shopping. narrow at Amanda McGowan, prom will be elegant this looks on the bright side. The first the top. year. “Just have fun. It’s prom night,” said step towards This pattern “All the elegant dresses are in style now, McGowan. finding the should form perfect dress the shape of an A. This works for disguising for you is bottom heavy figures. deciding your The traditional ball gown is perfect for the body shape, are you tall and thin, petite or full true princess. This gown has a fitted waist that The Condensed 411 figured? Each body type has corresponding continues down into a very full skirt. If you Pictures styles and cuts that will help hide the flaws and haven’t seen one before, think Cinderella. Keeping your body type in mind, have fun While some do basic, traditional couple pictures, some do buddy pictures too. emphasize your best features. The perfect dress frolicking through the malls with your friends, Feel free to do either one. A basic package ranges from $20-80. will be formed or searching Dance attendees have the chance to take pictures with a professional to flatter your the internet photographer during the Grand March, and the first half of the dance. figure. Here is a chart to help for the one you find your dress that Dining best silhouette. beats the You will receive a restaurant guide with your tickets, but if you’re planning on a Now, if you’re rest and budget, check the restaurants menu online. w o n d e r i n g makes you The Grand March lasts about an hour. You have about what some of shine like 1.5 hours to leave, eat, and get back to the dance. the styles listed diamonds. look like, here is Dates to Remember a description of Prom – April 29 them and some Grand March begins at 6:30pm their benefits. * TIP: get there early, to get out early, and/or A sheath dress to get a ‘good’ spot in line is usually a Dance begins at 8:30 pm and lasts until 11:30 pm form-fitting silhouette. It has a hem-line that is mid-calf or shorter and it adds height by showing off the legs as well as gives emphasis to well toned curves and figures.

page 6 the forest breeze 3‧17‧06 Top Ten Tunes Fifty students were polled about which song they would prefer for the 2006 prom theme song. The song preferred by these students is “Here’s To the Night.”

Song Titles # of People I Will Remember You 8 by Sarah McLachlan Still the One by Shania Twain 6 Waiting for Tonight 2 by Jennifer Lopez Only Time by Enya 1 A Moment Like This 9 by Kelly Clarkson Anytime You Need a Friend 0 by Mariah Carey A Whole New World 10 Dining dilemma? from Aladdin Anytime 3 Many choices offered in St. Paul area by Brian Mcknight Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You 3 by Ben Fick by Frankie Valli Everyone knows what they’re going to wear large variety of foods from burgers and pizzas Other 8 to Prom. All of the tuxedos have been rented to lamb and bouillabaisse and other items that and the girls can’t stop explaining the intricate can’t be pronounced. The most expensive menu design of their dresses. One last item must be item is around $34. Kincaid’s is a fish and steak addressed before actually heading to prom. That house located on St. Peter Street. Although very item, of course, is dinner. expensive, it offers excellent atmosphere and The best idea is to get a reservation delicious food for dinner at least two weeks in and is fun for advance. This way, the restaurant a night when can prepare for the party and give everyone is Transit trepidation? a rough estimate of how busy dressed to by Brandon Anderson they will be on that night. The the nines. For There are several decisions to be made when earlier you call the better. Some believable The Van going to prom. One of these decisions is figuring restaurants are extremely popular prices and Another cool way to get to prom is to rent out how to get there. Choosing the right mode of on a regular basis, especially on good service, a van. Most car rental companies rent out transportation can make the night even better. Saturday nights. When calling a the Old 15- passenger vans. A family member or restaurant to reserve dinner there S p a g h e t t i The Car professional driver could chauffeur you and One way of getting are going to be several things F a c t o r y , your friends throughout there would be you’ll need to know. C o s s e t a ’s the night. Some rental and Cafe driving your prom companies also rent Things to Know When Making Latte are all date in your car. This small buses or vans with Reservation good choices. technique has been a driver. These vehicles First, the size of the party having dinner that The Spaghetti Factory, however, does not take used for several can hold from 14 to 30 night. Sometimes the restaurant will have special reservations. years and probably is the most common way of people. This may not be as elegant, but is rooms reserved for large parties and booths for “Last year I went to the Old Spaghetti Factory getting to prom. Some choose to drive their own economical. couples. These may or may not be available at before prom. It was good and the prices weren’t car and some may borrow their nicer parents’ The Horse and Buggy an extra fee. Second, if there are any specific outrageous,” said senior Ted Steiner. car. Either one is always a good, safe choice to If you’re in no hurry to get to prom, or want foods that you would like to eat or avoid on “When food is too expensive, it takes away get to your prom. to start earlier, the horse and buggy option that night. Special dinner items or entrees are from the experience at the restaurant,” said The Limo is for you. With a blazing average speed of not available all of the time. For example, if sophomore Roman Morris. Another fun way to get to prom is taking a 7 miles per hour, this option is out of the you or your date desire steak, lobster, salmon Some of the places to have the most fun limosine. This way you can take your date to question for prom sites that are too far away. or other exotic seafood or meats, the restaurant at dinner happen to be the restaurants that have prom in style and can even bring your friends The horse and buggy only works if you have a can prepare yet to be discovered on a large scale. Both and their dates along with you. There are limos short ride to prom. This option also takes a lot them fresh. Grand and University Avenue are lined with of all sizes available to rent at the various rental of planning and can be very expensive. Last, of course, Mexican, Chinese, French, Italian, Thai, and places around the area. Lee’s Limousines in However you decide to get to prom this year the restaurant other culturally delicious restaurants. Wyoming offers several for rental. They have make it a safe trip. There are several options will require a “Grand Thai is one of the coolest restaurants limos that fit six to twenty-two people. The out there and be sure to pick the one that’s name and phone in St. Paul,” said Junior Zach Clark. “The curry limos are prices at an hourly rate. best for you. number to call is unbeatable and spicy enough for my taste.” back if any changes need to be made. Whether with a group of friends or just a So, where is there to eat? Downtown St. couple, prom dinner should be a memorable and Paul is full of exquisite diners for all different exciting experience. If all goes well, it will set So you want to rent a limo? tastes. Fhima’s, located on 6th Street, is a the tone for the rest of this special evening. French Mediterranean restaurant offering a These are some prices as listed on Lee’s Limo’s homepage. Prom Prices are subject to change. For most up-to-date prices, check out www.leeslimo.com or call (651) 462-5466.

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A&E She’s the Man opens tonight Meet and greet the cast All about the movie... by Katie Walker and Melissa Monson by Melissa Monson When the stars from She’s the Man (to be the ball a lot. We all know what it feels like to want something with Duke to make Sebastian jealous[,] who is released today) came to the Bloomington “Everyone would throw [kick] the ball to me,” so bad, that you’ll do anything to attain it. Well, really Viola[,] who’s crushing on Duke[,] who Hilton, the Breeze staff got the insider’s scoop. said Bynes. in Amanda Bynes’ new movie, She’s the Man, thinks she’s a guy.” The confusion of teenage The actors at the press conference were Amanda “[After a while] she would tell us to stop Viola Hastings can attest to this, since she poses love spelled out. Bynes (Viola/Sebastian), Channing Tatum giving her the ball,” said Tatum. as her twin brother Sebastian, while he’s away While this would be deemed as a romantic- (Duke), Laura Ramsey (Olivia), and Robert The main message of the movie: in London, to be able to play soccer. Her school, comedy, I think it is more comedy than romance. Hoffman (Justin). Viola falls in love with Duke because he’s Cornwall, cut the girl’s soccer team, but not the I laughed harder during this movie than I have She’s the Man is based on Shakespeare’s play, honest with her when she’s pretending to be boy’s team, and her boyfriend, Justin(Robert at a movie for a really long time. I think this Twelfth Night, but the language is more modern. Sebastian, and Olivia is in love with Sebastian, Hoffman) is the captain, who refuses to stand is the type of chick-fl ick that guys will actually Since it’s set in a high school, the younger who’s really Viola, for being himself. (It’s a lot up for her and her protest. So, Viola had two like. Amanda Bynes shined brightly for all to audience can relate to it more. In order to less confusing if you see the movie.) reasons to pose see with prepare for their roles, the cast got together and “You have to be yourself. Why be with as Sebastian, her great watched Twelfth Night and Tootsie. The entire someone who doesn’t like you for who you are. to be able to c o m e d i c cast also received a copy of the play, but not all Girls want guys who can be like a dork,” said play soccer and skills. of them read it due to time constraints. Bynes. to be able to Both Amanda Bynes “Be true to beat her now genders will and Channing yourself, and ex-boyfriend, be pleased Tatum accept people,” Justin. Of with this Amanda Bynes said Tatum. course, when movie in the gets to pose as The next a girl poses as fact that they a male soccer two actors that a boy, hilarity both have playing high came to the ensues. In my s o m e o n e school student, c o n f e r e n c e opinion, one of to pine which means she were: Laura the funniest parts over Viola, got to go into the R a m s e y is when Viola, Monique or male lockerroom. and Robert pretending to Olivia are “I got to live out Hoffman. be Sebastian, is good choices every girl’s dream,” From left to right: Robert Hoffman, Amanda Bynes, Laura Ramsey, It’s always and Channing Tatum. photos by Katie Walker trying to earn for the guys. said Bynes, “As surprising that some of the Then, Duke an actress it was stars come from guy’s respect. Here’s me waiting for the cast to arrive at the Hilton. and Justin are great.” all over, even though they live in Hollywood and Viola calls her the eye candy for the girls to go gaga over. The fi lming took 3 months, with 12 hour Los Angeles now. Ramsey was born and raised girlfriends and gets them to pretend that they I won’t tell you about any more of the funny days, including their 3 week soccer training. in Wisconsin, while Hoffman is from Alabama. all want Sebastian. Meanwhile, all the guys are parts in the movie because I don’t want to ruin Tatum played on his high school soccer team, Ramsey moved to Hollywood in the hopes of watching girls hang all over him, which makes it for you. So, let me just leave you with this; but not at the level in the movie. Since Tatum getting discovered. After a year of waitressing, Sebastian very popular. go see this movie. It’s a good choice for this had previous soccer experience he didn’t have a person she happened to serve was an agent, I love the movie’s tagline, which sums up weekend or during spring break when you’re a stunt double, to do stunts like the bicycle kick who asked her to come and read for her. the gist of it well. “Duke wants Olivia [Laura oh so bored during a Monday afternoon. The (which is in the movie). Ramsey is newer to movies but started out on Ramsey ], who likes Sebastian[,] who is really movie opens tonight in theaters everywhere. “I got to learn how to play soccer at another television (TV). She starred in The Days, and Viola[,] whose brother is dating Monique [Alex level, and I got to do things you’d never be able TV helped her branch out into movies. Breckenridge], so she hates Olivia[,] who’s to do in real life,” said Tatum. “I got a lot of experience on TV, learning to Some people may recognize Tatum from hit your mark [the mark you stand on for the modeling for Abercrombie and Fitch and shot],”said Ramsey, “I’m so glad that opened Armani, but he transitioned from a model to the door for movies.” actor. Hoffman didn’t say much, while we talked “I like acting better,” said Tatum, “Modeling with them, but he did talk about his other Who’s coming to town is fun, [but] acting is by far the job of [my] projects, mostly with comedy. He commented by Tash Thompson dreams. You can’t compare that [acting] to on improv versus scripted, since he is in the posing for a picture.” MTV show Wild’ N’ Out. March Both Bynes and Tatum commented that “I think I did it up on instant comedy. I like 17 7pm Dream Theater State Theater All Ages $32.50-42.50 they had to run back and forth, which became them equally, one’s more fun and one’s more 19 4pm Taste of Chaos Roy Wilkins All Ages $28 quite exhausting. They had four minute games, rewarding,” said Hoffman. 19 7:30pm Donald Fagen State Theater All Ages $42-62 continuously sprinting, which required a lot of Now that you know the scoop on the four 22 5:30pm Sevendust Myth All Ages $20 endurance. Tatum and others kept kicking the main characters of the movie, maybe you’ll 22 8pm Anna Nalick Fine Line 18+ $16.50 ball to Bynes, because she had to be seen with want to go see it tonight. 24 5pm Cheap Trick Myth 18+ $32.50-37.50 26 7:30pm Queen + Paul Rogers Xcel Center All Ages $39.50-$200 27 7pm James Blunt State Theater All Ages Sold Out Idol talk April by Josh Nelson 1 6pm Korn Target Center All Ages $37.75 In America’s favorite reality show, 3 6:30pm Sean Paul Quest All Ages $25-30 American Idol, it’s down to crunch time The Sweet 16 6 7pm Ub40 Myth 18+ $32.50 8 5pm 30 Seconds to Mars Quest All Ages $13-15 once again. Everyone is fi ghting to be • Ayla Brown, 17, Wrentham, MA 9 8pm Buckethead Cabooze 18+ $15 the next Ruben • Katharine McPhee, 21, LA., CA 11 7:30pm The Strokes Orpheum All Ages $28 Studdard or • Kellie Pickler, 19, Albermarle, NC 12 7:30pm Train State Theater All Ages $32.50-37.50 Kelly Clarkson, • Kinnik Sky, 28, Duluth, GA 13 7:30pm Kid Rock Xcel Center All Ages $35 trying to win the • Lisa Tucker, 16, Anaheim, CA 14 5pm Rob Zombie Myth All Ages Sold Out contest for the • Mandisa, 29, Antioch, TN 14 6:30pm Fall Out Boy Xcel Center All Ages $28.50 singing contract. • Melissa McGhee, 21,Tampa Bay, FL 15 6pm Morbid Angel Star Central 18+ $20-25 20 7:30pm Death Cab For Cutie Northrop Audit. All Ages Sold Out Tryouts are • Paris Bennett, 17, Fayetteville, GA 29 8pm R. Kelly Orpheum All Ages $48.50-78.50 over, the weak • Ace Young, 25, Denver, CO competition has • Bucky Covington, 28, Rocking., NC Chris Daughtry been eliminated • Chris Daughtry, 26, McLeansv., NC and the fi nal 16, eight men and eight • Elliot Yamin, 27, Richmond, VA women, have been decided. • Gedeon McKinney, 17,Memphis, TN Every Tuesday night is ladies night • Kevin Covais, 16, Lewittown, NY where the ladies have their singing, every • Taylor Hicks, 29, Birmingham, AL Wednesday night is men’s night, when Will Makar, 17, The Woodlands it is the men’s turn to sing. Then comes Thursday, the cut down day where fans vote from there cell phones to make the NOTE: When we went to press, this was elimination each week. Who will be current. However, as you read this, the the next victim? Watch American Idol number of contestants will have been nar- each week at 7pm on FOX. For more rowed down to twelve on Wednesday. information, log onto idolonfox.com. page 8 the forest breeze 3‧17‧06 A&E Spring Fashion is here Been there, done that by Maya Bryn and Katie Walker Today, the 70s queen shoes are more modern Oh, the weather outside is soon to be delightful, and a less outrageous. and last year’s spring wardrobe is frightful. Let’s The most popular jewelry this season are the 16 Blocks is typical Willis action movie face it, spring fashion is here, and the colors most pieces with an exotic flavor and a mysterious, by Tyler Scanlan rid of Bunker. Mosley decides that it is wrong, seen this season are the gold, champagne, bronze personal feel. 16 Blocks is an intense and very well acted and he and Bunker spend the rest of the film and neutral tones. Black is back and new again, Guys humanistic action movie about a depressed cop on the run from Nugent and his law-breaking but black is a color that will never go out of style. Don’t think you’re out of the fashion loop, guys. and energetic prisoner facing their demons. The cop buddies, while trying to keep their court This is a time to be simple and lighten up. Neutrals are great for you too. For example, try movie is very well done, but gives a feeling of appointment. Mosley and Bunker continue For spring 2006, the classic colors will always wearing tan pants with a tight white undershirt, been there, done that. The movie revolves around to reveal more about themselves throughout, be appealing on those bright, happy, clear-sky and a nice brown jacket. Baggy is just out of three characters, all of which are interesting making for interesting characters and an days, but darkness lurks as well. The gloomy here - it’s no longer a cool style. Instead of three and extremely well acted. Bruce Willis (Sin unlikely partnership. colors have metallic fabrics added to them, or four sizes too big, just try one size larger, or City) stars as Jack Mosley, All three of the rather than last year’s more flashy bold colors. wear the right size. You have to find the right a cop who stopped caring actors nail their The trick is to find the color that accentuates brand that fits you best. Khaki cargo pants about his job and himself characters down and your best traits. Regardless of your fashion work well, but you must compliment them. a long time ago. Mosley fly through the film season (see list), you can find something to look Try various shades of tans or brown shirts. For is the anti-cop and is with great emotional good in. Neutral colors do a great job of hiding spring, a pair of tan or jean shorts, just below chubby, balding, constantly sharpness. There are ‘love handles’. Colors like champagne can look the knee, are both comfortable and practical. sweating and resorts to a few moments in the great if it matches your features. Coordination Birkenstocks seem like they’re making a alcohol to get through the film that really shine is always the key. big comeback this year with neutral colors. If day. The prisoner Eddie in which Mosley and Gals you don’t like sandals, get some tennis shoes Bunker is played by rapper Nugent are in stand- Long and silky shirts are back, but with a that look good with shorts. (Ladies can tell turned actor Mos Def (The offs. In these scenes the twist. Now designers provide a matching ribbon when you’re wearing the same old winter Italian Job) who is always enjoyable in his roles characters throw around some excellent jargon or belt. For example, Donna Karan’s spring line shoes from two years ago.) Investing in a good and really brings his and really build up their odd situation of being has included this style. This look accentuates pair of shoes will benefit yourself, especially Bruce Willis and Mos Def character to life. Bunker ex-partners, friends and now enemies trying to the natural waist line, which is more feminine, if you do just wear one pair per season. has a quick wit and is full of life making Mosely kill each other. and she creates this look without being too Don’t be afraid to mix it up. So, this spring, and him an interesting team. The third character The film is shot in a gritty and stale-colored girly. From shirts to dresses, the look of Donna let the crisp wind flow through your hair as well is the bad guy, who is actually a cop, Frank fashion that fits the film well. Bunker has many Karan’s collection is chic. It’s almost a parody as your clothes. With so many light, airy styles Nugent acted by David Morse (Proof of Life). irregularities that act as relief for the intensity of of New York fashion: Little black dresses, black to choose from, being in style shouldn’t be very Morse brings a fiery passion and relentless the film. For the role of Bunker, Def has created blazers and black slacks, all impeccably tailored hard on you or your checkbook. for a sleek silhouette. This primary line gives Pictures courtesy of google search: Spring fashion drive to Nugent making him the perfect villain a specific voice which is funny and original, but basic black a new meaning, gives off a feeling to Mosley’s jaded hero. at times can be irritating and leave you wishing of classiness and helps people see “black as the The story follows Mosley through part of he would shut up. new black”, which is what this whole season Fashion Seasons: a tiring night shift. At the end, he gets stuck The story of the film is original and has is about. having to transfer a prisoner (Bunker) to his some solid twists. Unfortunately the film’s The fast growing trend of romantic blouses Spring/Summer: court hearing 16 blocks away. Mosley decides to ideas are very familiar and the results of the Blonde hair, fair skin. stop at the liquor store on the way. Meanwhile a twists have been seen. The film’s concept is has flourished this spring. Look sophisticated Looks good in: man attacks Bunker in the car, Mosley manages pretty pedestrian, but does lead to some great and fresh with the airiness of a woven top. pale yellows, light pinks, These shirts include clean lines and bring back Try: Incorporating neutrals with to gun him down, and this sets forward one of situations, like the stand-off moments or the the many shades of white to the fashion world. pink and yellow, including various the film’s many nerve rattling chase scenes. extremely dramatic bus scene. 16 Blocks is a Blouses don’t have to contain large frills and shades of tan, beige, and black. It turns out Bunker is a witness to a crime in good action thriller far an entertaining diversion tons of material. You can look elegant in a which Nugent and much of the police force for a couple of hours. If you like good acting in blouse that has a hint of Victorian lace, crochet Autumn: Red hair with pale skin. was involved. Nugent wants to eliminate any gritty cop flicks check out 16 Blocks because it or small ruffles. The best thing to wear with Looks good in: The right shade evidence against them, which involves getting will be right up your ally. 3.5 out of 5 of oranges, browns, and possible them is sleek, dark jeans or a pencil skirt. tans. ...This spring will be good for Capri’s are also changing this spring. The new you; neutral colors are in style. Capri style will be just below the knee. This Cartoons’ development allows more leg to show and looks great with Winter: Dark hair, dark eyes, By Carl Magnuson At this point, cartoons had a hold on many heels. various skin tones. Growing up, Saturday morning was the forms of media and began to take hold of the Wearing browns Any outfit wouldn’t be complete without the Looks good in: famed Saturday morning slot. and gold tones that bring out your highlight of many a child’s week because some proper foot attire. This season is recreating channels showed the unthinkable: four straight The ‘80s and ‘90s the funkadelic “sole” of the 60’s and 70’s. Yes, eyes. People may finally realize that hours of cartoons. Children that normally It wasn’t until the ‘80s that Disney released the wedges and the platform. A few studs, a brown eyes are as pretty as would have a hard time rolling out of bed on their movies on home video. Along with this colorful printed heel and maybe even a little blue. This spring is your time a school day sprang forth from the covers to revelation came Beauty and the Beast, an entire sparkle on the straps are variations. The styles to shine. watch their favorite characters and their many cable channel, and the computer animated Toy range from ballet wedges to peep-toe pumps, adventures. Animation has Story. During this revival of success, coming in many different colors and heights. grown to span many forms of Warner Bros. started up again with Steven media and has had a lasting effect Spielberg’s The Animaniacs on TV. on audiences across the globe. Pixar Studios’ widened the use of The Early Years computer generation in Star Trek Couch potato guide Cartoons started being II: The Wrath of Khan, and Stuart entertaining because they were Little. Japan had its greatest motion New TV shows begin this spring funny. Disney ruled with picture success of all time with Hayao by Brandon Anderson Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Warner Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke in 1999 which widened America’s fascination with anime. As the winter season is coming to an end, there viewer can watch the clues play out as the crime Brothers and Merrie Melodies also created Into the 90’s. cartoons weren’t left to children are some new T.V. shows just beginning. is committed. a viewer-ship with Bugs Bunny and other anymore. Animation on television saw risky Free Ride premiered on FOX on March 1. For sports fans out there, the reality show Looney characters. Mickey Mouse first shows like The Simpsons, Ren and Stimpy, It shows Sundays at 9:30 p.m. A comedy about Bonds on Bonds is coming April 4 at 7 p.m. on starred in Steamboat Willie which aired in and South Park. Children were pleased by the a college grad who moves back home with his ESPN 2. This show will follow Barry Bonds 1928, and Bugs Bunny showed up in 1940. creation of The Cartoon Network and wowed by parents in Missouri. He finds life is not how he through his pursuit of Hank Aaron’s career Warner Bros. later created Merrie Melodies in the coming of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. left it and deals with his life changes. homerun record and all the obstacles that rise. 1931, a collection of short, one-shot cartoons. The ‘90s changed animation and its content in Blade is a sci-fi series, based on the Blade Sons and Daughters, a comedy series, debuted From 1930 to 1940, Disney won 8 Academy ways Walt Disney could never have imagined. films, that will premier June 1 on Spike TV. It on March 7. ABC takes a whole new look at Awards for such shorts as The Three Little Pigs. follows the character of Dhampir Blade (Kirk marriage, raising children, and living close to Meanwhile, Warner Bros. colored their cartoons. Cartoons of Today So far in the 21st century, there haven’t been Jones) who is half human-half vampire and is family members. The ‘60s and ‘70s as many changes that have shaken animation. on a mission to discover the hidden vampire The Loop is another comedy series that began While America enjoyed the adventures of Most notably is the coming of Adult Swim on society. March 15 on FOX. It airs Wed. at 9:30 p.m. and such characters as Yogi Bear, Betty Boop, and the cartoon network, a simple compilation of Breaking the Band is an reality series on E! is about a college graduate, Sam Sullivan, who The Flintstones, Japanese animator Osamu popular anime and a few grown-up American that premieres May 1. It’s about breaking into is the first of his friends to get a job. Tezuka created Astro Boy (a feature length shows. Shows like Family Guy, Futurama, the music business on the journey to becoming A new drama series called Thief, about the movie that eventually spawned a television and Aqua Teen Hunger Force have dominated a superstar. world of crimes, premieres March 28 on FOX. series) and thus started the craze known as the once anime-drenched Adult Swim. A new drama series that premiered on NBC Each episode shows a day leading up to the anime. Following Astro Boy, Japan released Anime, however, has retaliated through a on March 3 is Conviction. This is a legal robbery of a national institution. The show is memorable shows such as Mach Gogogo (Speed less conventional means: straight-to-DVD drama from Dick Wolf that focuses on young about three men: a thief, the cop who is after Racer) and Space Patrol. Meanwhile, Warner episodes. One of the newer fads for animation New York attorneys as they struggle with him, and an ill Chinese mob member. Bros. left the business in 1961, leaving Disney demanding caseloads that challenge their lack to create such classics as 101 Dalmatians, is collecting entire seasons of cartoons on DVD, There are more than 20 new or returning of experience. Winnie the Pooh, and The Jungle Book. both American and Japanese. various comedy and drama series showing this The Evidence premieres March 22 on ABC. Amidst this mild success for Disney, television Things have definitely changed for cartoons, spring on television. If you’re surfing through It is an hour-long show on Wed. at 10 p.m. It was blessed by the coming of Scooby Doo. but the classics are still around, and some of the channels this month, check out these new is CSI and Law and Order with a twist. All of Television also saw the beginning of The Jetsons the newer cartoons retain some of the simple shows. You be the judge to see if they have what the evidence is presented at the beginning of and the revival of super heroes in cartoons with pleasures Disney and Warner Bros. made it takes to be the next big T.V. show. each episode, and they go back in time so the Spider-man, Batman and Robin and Superman. popular at the beginning.

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Parade of Champions FL Represents Back to Back by Andrew O’Setterholm Kolbow State Champion at 152 lbs. The Forest Lake Boys Nordic Ski Team captured their second by Jamison McHull consecutive State Championship to Although the Forest Lake Wrestling end their undefeated 05-06 season. team did not make it to state competition Senior Captain Ben Fick became the as a team, their athletes still represented most successful Nordic ski racer in the school well in the individual state Minnesota history with his first place tournament. The team sent six wrestlers finish, his second consecutive State to state this year as individuals; 8th Championship. Forest Lake was a grader Charlie Jannsen wrestling at 119, dominant force in the Suburban East Senior Matt Joyer wrestling at 130 lbs., Conference, winning every meet Senior Pat Taylor wrestling at 145 lbs., Minnesota had to offer. The team put Senior Jordan Kolbow wrestling at 152 on an impressive show at the State lbs., Junior Luke Munkelwitz wrestling Meet, with Fick taking first overall, at 160 lbs., and Senior Derek Peterson followed by Senior Ted Steiner in wrestling at 275 lbs. seventh place, Junior Leif Nordgren “It was fun having 6 guys this year in 11th, and Junior Zach Clark in because after wrestling you could just 19th. relax and hang out with everyone. It “Winning state twice in a row really helped me get relaxed between Jordan Kolbow wrestles Coon Rapids Matt Curtis on his was a great achievement for us,” matches,” said Kolbow. way to the state championship. Photo by Jeff Joyer. said Senior Captain Jamison Hull. Ben Fick passes the competition on his way to his second After the first day of competition, “It proved to everyone just how state championship. Photos provided by Wendy Hull championship match.” Junior Luke Munkelwitz and Senior Captain committed we were and how hard Coach Deno Johnson’s summer training Kolbow finished the year with a 38-1 record, Jordan Kolbow advanced while the other Forest we worked to attain this goal.” program ensured that no racer would be left only losing in team sections when he was moved Lake wrestlers went into consolation rounds. All season long the Nordic team proved their unchallenged in the off season. Nordicwerks up a weight class to try and help the team make Munkelwitz went 3-2 in the tournament and mettle as they traversed the state, sweeping SkiKlubb, run by Johnson, is a summer program it to state. With Kolbow’s impressive season, finished in fifth place. Kolbow continued his competition after competition. Even while star designed to improve the mental toughness of he posted a new school record of 183 wins and year’s success going 4-0 and becoming the state skier and Captain Ben Fick was out of state and athletes as well as their physical durability. The 41 losses. Next year Kolbow will be attending champion after getting second last year. even out of country, the team dominated the entire varsity team attended over the summer the University of Minnesota where he plans to “I think the experience helped a lot this year,” races. Ted Steiner placed first at the SEC meet and returned for the 05-06 season ready to win. continue wrestling at the Division I level. said Kolbow, “I wasn’t as nervous before my while Fick was away with the Junior Olympic Though most are still basking in the glory of Team in Finland. a second consecutive state victory, others are already looking forward to next year’s Record Setters ski season. Juniors Zach Clark and Leif Nordgren will Swimming and Diving fares well at state lead the charge into the 06- 07 competition, followed by by Katie Walker sophomores Travis Strike and As the winter sports season comes to an end, meets, to making goals for the state meet, held at Ben Brodin. Though Clark the boys swimmers and diving team, have state the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center on and Nordgren are veterans championship awards to be proud of. The team March 3. The team met many of these goals. to the steep competition in broke records throughout the season, one which “Having qualified to compete at the state level Minnesota, and they will was the 403 relay by one second, on Sat., Feb. is an achievement,” said Validash. have to continue their hard 25. Senior Sam Gort finished 16th in the 500 work to maintain Coach In Woodbury, the Diver Dillon Hudalla scored freestyle at the state meet. Johnson’s high standards 278.05 and broke the FLHS record for six dives. “It feels good, and I’m excited [to compete at Two-time state champs. L to R: Ben Saunders, Zach Clark, Ted for the Forest Lake Nordic At sections, state],” said Gort Steiner, Jamison Hull, Leif Nordgren, Ben Fick, and Deno Johnson. program. he broke the Junior Mark FLHS record Sandager finished for 11 dives, 24th in the 100 fly with a score of and 17th in the 100 STATE PARTICIPANTS 418.65. This backstroke. The two year, Forest relay teams got 15th Lake sent one place and broke diver and two FLHS records. relay teams to Going into the state. competition, Hudalla “Forest Lake was ranked first, but has never he got off to a shaky Luke Munkelwitz Wrestling at 160 Dillon Hudalla Diving 4th at state before sent two State participants. L to R: John Goosens, Eliijah Miller, start. lbs. 5th at state relay teams Dillon Hudalla, Sam Gort, and Mark Sandager. “I hit my feet to state,” said pretty bad on the Diving Coach Deb Welch. board during my second dive,” Hudalla said. According to Welch, this has been their most Hudalla improved throughout the competition,

productive year all around. and ended in fourth place. Not pictured: Charlie Jannsen wres “The team has done exceptionally well, and “We all got PB’s [personal bests]. It was a worked extremely hard,” said Welch, “They great way to end the season,” said Sandagger. took a lot of first, second, and third places in the The swimming and diving team will suffer the conference [meet].” loss of three seniors, Dillon Hudalla, Sam Gort, “It [this season] went great. Our times overall and Ryan Peterson. dropped for every person. They’ve done great,” “Next year they’ll do really well. Underclassmen Matt Joyer Wrestling at 130 state Nicole Paulson Gymnastics 6th said Assistant Coach, Adrian Christoffersen. have stepped up this year,” said Welch. participant at state “They had an outstanding season. They showed “We had a lot of fun swimming with seniors, t true dedication to improving their times,” said and we’re going to miss them,” said Sandager. ling at

Barbara Validash, Swimming Team Coach. 119 lbs. state participant. The team worked their way up in regular CONGRATULATIONS Derek Peterson Wrestling at to all FLHS’ state participants Pat Taylor Wrestling at 145 state 275 lbs. state participant participant

page 10 the forest breeze 3‧17‧06 ACTIVITIES Twins Territory Good choices being made March Madness hits Commentary by Tyler Scanlan Commentary by Josh Nelson Last year was a the job with Jason Kubel being the dark horse For some, the best ups in the country, including all-American guard disappointing year after coming off a severe knee injury. Ford started time of any sports J.J. Redick, and all-American center Shelden three consecutive ALCS the year at DH last year, but struggled until season begins in Williams. They should be in the running for the championships for the moving back into the fi eld after Hunter got hurt March. It’s not championship. The Connecticut Huskies also Minnesota Twins. Their and returned to his normal line drive hitting. because of spring have a talented group of players with guard pitching was spectacular, Cuddyer brings the promise of power, but often training, or winter pro Marcus Williams, forward Josh Boone, and all- but their offense couldn’t strikes out trying to swing for the fences too sport’s playoffs, but American guard Rudy Gay, they should also score enough to keep the much. Kubel is a talent; he has the make up of for the guys who don’t be a favorite. Other favorites include: Texas, team afl oat. With the offense stagnant, the team a lead-off hitter, but will take some time to get get paid, the college athletes. The turning of the Memphis, Gonzaga, Ohio State, Villanova made an attempt to improve in the off-season by back to form. He will likely start the year in the calendar to March brings March Madness, the adding many quality hitters to the line-up. minors and be brought up down the road for time when college basketball fans everywhere Who will play the role of “Cinderella” ? The team signed Rondell White from the hitting help. sharpen their pencils to fi ll out their elaborate Cinderella is the word Detroit Tigers, Tony Batista formerly of the The pitching should return to its exceptional brackets with who they predict will win each of introduced by college basketball Montreal Expos and traded for Luis Castillo form from the last few years. Leading the the tournament’s 64 games. A lot of money will analyst Dick Vitale to call the from the Florida Marlins. White is a very solid rotation will be Johan Santana, who is arguably be won and lost, whether it is in Las Vegas or in underdog small schools that right handed hitting outfi elder who will be used the best pitcher in baseball. Veteran right hander the local offi ce pool. The 2006 National College have success in the tournament. primarily as the designated hitter for the Twins Brad Radke is one of the best control pitchers Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball Teams like Gonzaga, St. Joseph’s (PA), Nevada, because he is injury prone and the team has a in baseball. Carlos Silva looks to continue to tournament will fl oor many of the country’s best Southern Illinois, and others teams have had plethora of better improve his pitching in his third year as starter, teams who are familiar to the tournament, some past success, putting them on the map of the f i e l d i n g and continues to be the workhorse of the rotation. new-comers who look to upset their opponents, college basketball globe. This season, watch o u t f i e l d e r s . In the fourth spot is the much criticized Kyle and then there are the teams that basically don’t out for teams like George Washington, George When healthy, Lohse who always shows fl ashes of brilliance, stand a chance. No matter which category the Mason, Davidson, Bucknell, Wichita State and White hits but struggles with pitch selection. The fi fth spot teams fall into, it’s a fun time for all. In case others to possibly pull off upsets in the early around .300 is another battle between Scott Baker, Francisco you are not familiar with the tournament format, rounds of the tournament. with 20 home Liriano and Matt Guerrier. Baker is a promising here are some possible questions. runs and 80 prospect that is the favorite to win the spot and My Predictions: RBIs. shows excellent control and mound presence How does the tournament work? The tournament contains 65 teams, broken up Batista is a like rest of the rotation. Liriano will probably FIRST ROUND into four divisions. The divisions are named after right handed start the year in the bullpen, but eventually will Atlanta Region – Duke, George Washington, where their division title game takes place. This power hitting force his way into the rotation. Liriano was Syracuse, LSU, Southern Illinois, Iowa, NC season, the divisions are Atlanta, GA, Oakland, third baseman who will have to fi ght for a minor league player of the year and is the most State, Texas CA, Washington D.C., and Minneapolis, MN. starting position after spending last year playing promising pitching prospect in all of baseball. Oakland Region – Memphis, Bucknell, Each of these divisions contains sixteen teams Pittsburgh, Kansas, San Diego State, in Japan. Batista is an all or none player who hit His pitching ability is comparable to Santana, who are seeded on a one to sixteen basis, one Gonzaga, Marquette, UCLA a very good 32 home runs and got 110 RBIs, but with his fastball being faster, his slider biting being the top seed will face the sixteen seed, Washington D.C. Region – Uconn, UAB, only hit .241 while piling up strikeouts in his more, but his change up isn’t on the same levels being the lowest. In the division with the overall Utah State, Illinois, Michigan State, North last American season. as Santana’s. The Twins have one of the best Carolina, Wichita State, Tennessee strongest team, there is a playoff game for the The real prize of the off-season moves was bullpens in baseball. They return most of last Minneapolis Region – Villanova, Wisconsin, fi nal sixteen seed, called the play-in game where gold glove second baseman Castillo. Castillo years members with Joe Nathan continuing to Nevada, Boston College, UW-Milwaukee, the 64 and 65 rated teams compete just to take gives the Twins something they have been be one of the best closers in baseball and Juan Florida, Northern Iowa, Ohio State on the number one seed in the fi rst round. In the missing for a long time, someone they can put Rincon and Jesse Crain developing as possibly fi rst round of each division game, the one seed in the number two place in the batting order. the most potent set-up men combos in baseball. SECOND ROUND will play the sixteen seed, the two seed plays Atlanta Region – Duke, Syracuse, Southern Castillo is a switch hitting, speedy player who The Twins organization has made a valiant the fi fteen seed and so on. After a winner is Illinois, Texas bats around .300, is aggressive on the base paths attempt to improve the team with their limited determined in each division, each team travels Oakland Region – Bucknell, Kansas, and brings World Series winning experience to assets in the off-season. The team will start the to the host city, this year in Indianapolis, in the Gonzaga, UCLA the team. year with Lohse in the forth starter spot and Washington D.C. Region - UConn, Illinois, Final Four. The winner of the bracket is the The Twins are also looking for improvement Baker in the North Carolina, Wichita State National Champion. within the team. Center-fi elder Torii Hunter is fi fth, but this Minneapolis Region - Villanova, Boston expected to be 100% healthy by the beginning College, Florida, Ohio State likely won’t When do these games take place? of the season after ankle surgery last year. last. Before the This year the fi rst round games take place on Catcher Joe Mauer is also looking to continue to SWEET SIXTEEN end of the year this Thursday, March 16 and Friday the 17, the improve his patient hitting while trying to add Atlanta - Duke, Texas look for the second round games take place on the 18 and some more home run power. Oakland - Kansas, UCLA inconsistent, 19, the Sweet Sixteen on the 23 and 24, the Elite Washington D.C. - UConn, North Carolina Two players that need to play well for the and over-paid Eight on the 25 and 26, the Final Four on April Minneapolis - Villanova, Ohio State Twins this year are youngsters Jason Bartlett Lohse to be 1, and the National Championship game will at shortstop and fi rst baseman Justin Morneau. traded to a pitching starved team for a solid take place on April 3. The early round games ELITE EIGHT Last year Bartlett looked great in spring batter because Lohse is still young and has value. run all day long, with games starting as early as Atlanta Region - Duke training, but lost his confi dence and his starting A move like this will open the door for Liriano 11am and the late games ending around 11pm. Oakland - UCLA job early in the season. Last year was the season Washington D.C. - UConn to show off his stuff and start baffl ing hitters. As All tournament games can be seen on CBS. from hell for Morneau after a promising year in it stands now, this Twins roster would have to Minneapolis - Villanova 2004. Morneau was being counted on for some have a lot of career years to pass the improved Who are the favorites this year? FINAL FOUR WINNERS: major power hitting, but started the year hurt World Series Champion White Sox. That said, Most years of the tourney, the same teams Duke, Villanova and never recovered. He’s looking for a fresh this team is in position right now to be a very usually end up battling for the title, and the start by changing his swing to get the critics same is true this year. The Duke University good team that will, barring injuries, compete CHAMPION Villanova back on his side. for the Wild Card and possibly the division if Blue Devils have one of the best starting line- There is also a pivotal battle shaping up for the team trades some of its expendable parts for the starting job in right-fi eld, the spot vacated that elusive big bat for the by long time Twin Jacque Jones. Lew Ford middle of the line-up. and Michael Cuddyer are the front runners for

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Final Say History of St. Pat’s Day Irish What are you doing by Tyler Scanlan for Spring Break? Drunken little leprechauns wearing green suits were. The story is now looked at as symbolism dancing holding pots of gold, shamrocks and dancing of Saint Patrick driving the Pagans from Ireland, by Dan Carey “Going to Mexico and have a good time to Irish music are all typical pictures brought who often worshiped snakes. The holiday When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, you relax and get sun burnt” to mind when thinking of St. Patrick’s Day. is celebrated on March 17, may only think of little green leprechauns and Calvin Larson, sophomore Unlike like these crazy and funny themes St. because it is the day that Saint the drinking of alcohol, but what you may not Patrick’s Day can be traced back to very humble Patrick died. know is that it goes so much deeper than that “Try to play baseball everyday and go beginnings. Over the years St. Patty’s and one of the most popular forms of Irish fi shing, lots of fi shing” According to St-Patricks-Day.com St. Day has become much more culture in dancing. Steve Bontges, Junior Patrick’s Day started in honor of a man named commercialized and based off The origins of Irish dancing can be traced to Maewyn. Maewyn ran from Irish slavery and of stereotypical Irish culture. before 400 AD. As time went on, the Irish art headed to Gaul where he studied Christianity, Things like shamrocks, green, changed throughout years as everyone seemed “Im going to Colorado to catch the last after becoming close to God in his six years of red hair and the luck of the to have their own personal variations of the of the winter season” slavery. In Gaul, Maewyn adopted the Christian Irish are quite prevalent and dance. Among the fi rst practitioners of the Jessica Mielzarek, Junior name of Patrick and returned to Ireland as a popular during the now widely art was the Druids over 2,000 years ago. The Saint. There he took it upon himself to convert recognized holiday. This St. Druids would practice the dance around the “Try to go camping and chill at my all Pagans to Christianity. He is often noted for Patty’s Day remember to have sacred oak tree and the sun. friend’s house” standing upon a mountain and banishing all the fun while absorbing the Irish culture, but also th According to 16 century writings, three Ryan Haus, Junior snakes from the island of Ireland. There are no remember to wear green to avoid the horrible dances are mentioned: The Irish Hey, the snakes in Ireland, but it is likely that there never pinching. Rinnce Fada, and the Trenchmore. These dances were so well done that Sir Henry “I plan on going to the movies and just Sydney wrote to Queen Elizabeth I that the hanging out with friends” dancers he saw were very beautiful and fi rst Kirin Chavez, junior class dancers. March Happenings Although here in America, the Irish dances “I’m going visit San Diego University are scarce until St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish and see if I like the campus,” culture practices these dances at parties, Amanda Nelson, Junior 17th: St .Patrick’s Day weddings, anniversaries, and other social 19-25: National Clutter Awareness Week events. The performing of the Irish dancing is “Heading down to the Wisconsin Dells 19-25: National Spring Fever Week highlighted in Dublin, Ireland with the World for some fun in the sun,” 20: First Day of Spring Championships on Easter. Now when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, you Corey Kuefl er, Junior 20: Proposal Day could always give up looking for leprechauns 21: Flower Day and go to an Irish festival that has the ancient “I’m staying home to train for the mile 25: Pecan Day and two-mile,” 25: National Family Day Zach Clark, Junior 25-31: National Cleaning Week 27: American Diabetes Alert Day “I’m going mountain climbing,” 28: America’s Subway Day Ben Fick, Senior

Irish cinema top ten Quarter 3 by Josh Nelson With the celebration of the Irish holiday, St. they go from gig to gig, performing their own shows how the relationship between son and Ends Friday, Patrick’s Day, it’s time to take a brief look at a version of numbers like “Mustang Sally” and father is developed during their years in prison. few of the best Irish movies compiled by imdb. “Try a Little Tenderness.” There’s not much March 24 com. Many of these movies are unknown to plot here, but the dialogue, the 4.) Odd Man Out (1947) most of us, but in Ireland they are some of the characters, the energy, and the music (James Mason, Robert Newton) best movies of all-time that are centered around are irresistible. James Mason became a Hollywood Irish themes, are set in Ireland or have Irish star after this 1947 gripping chase characters involved. Here are the top ten: 7.)The Dead (1987) movie. He plays IRA leader Johnny (Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann) McQueen who’s wounded during ST. PATRICK’S DAY 10.) Angela’s Ashes (1999) Based on the James Joyce short a botched bank robbery. He barely (Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle) story, The Dead was legendary escapes and stumbles through the WORD SEARCH This fi lm is an adaptation of Frank McCourt’s director John Huston’s last effort. streets of Belfast, with the police bestselling memoir about growing up poor in Set during a festive holiday dinner, quickly closing in. The fi lm was While you’re catching up on the Limerick in the 1930s and ’40s. The fi lm traces the fi lm reveals the vulnerabilities of remade in 1967, as The Lost Man, news, search this month’s issue Frank’s fi rst communion, fi rst job, and fi rst the characters as they revel with song, starring Sidney Poitier. of The Forest Breeze from cover to sexual experience and ends with 19-year-old talk, and alcohol. Anjelica Huston stars as an cover for the following words: Frank arriving at the Statue of Liberty. In this unhappy wife who makes a sad confession to 3.) The Quiet Man (1952) fi lm is a large feeling of melancholy suffused her husband that only reinforces his regrets. (John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara) with optimism. John Wayne digresses from his dusty trademark Mustang Sally 6.) Some Mother’s Son (1996) Westerns with this spirited love story set in lush Conviction 9.) The Crying Game (1992) (Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan) Ireland. This stunning labor of love earned Ford Ella Fitzgerald (Forrest Whitaker, Miranda Richardson) In 1981 Northern Ireland, a mother faces the a 1952 Oscar, and its beautiful scenery and While guarding a British soldier named Jody decision of whether to let her son die for his score were also recognized. Ireland who has been taken hostage, IRA volunteer cause. Kathleen Quigley (Helen Mirren), fi nds Baltimore Fergus befriends him. When Jody is killed, herself in the middle of the Troubles after 2.) Barry Lyndon (1975) Admissions Fergus tracks down the soldier’s lover Dil, and British police invade her home on Christmas (Ryan O’Neal, Marisa Berenson) the pair soon discover that they are sexually day and arrest her son, Gerard (Aidan Gillen), Ryan O’Neal stars as a young Irish rogue/social Edge attracted to each other. Jaye Davidson creates for involvement in an IRA bombing. The 1996 climber who fi nds disappointment when his Joe Perry an unforgettable character fi lm focuses on the hunger strike ambitions are fi nally realized. The fi lm runs Science as the vulnerable Dil led by Bobby Sands (John Lynch) more than three hours, but Kubrick’s pacing, (“I’m loud, darling, but in which 10 protestors, including lush cinematography, and artful costumes keep Thief never cheap.”), and there Sands, died. viewers engaged. A stunning, complex epic Joyce were many unexpected that has become one of Kubrick’s most artistic, Administration twists and turns of this 5.) In the Name of the Father sumptuous efforts. highly original movie, (1993) (Alison Crosbie, Emma Tootsie which was nominated for Thompson) 1.) My Left Foot (1989) six Academy Awards. In the Name of the Father is based (Daniel Day Lewis, Brenda Fricker) on a true story when an IRA bomb My Left Foot poignantly tells the true story of 8.)The Commitments exploded in England, killing several Christy Brown, an Irish writer-painter who was (1991) (Robert Arkins, people. Soon Gerry Conlon, a petty born with cerebral palsy and only had the use Michael Aherne) thief from Belfast, was convicted of of his left foot. Daniel Day-Lewis won a Best A group of working-class the bombing. But after languishing Actor Oscar for his portrayal of Brown as an young men from the behind bars for 14 years, Conlon and adult. Brenda Fricker won a Best Supporting poorest district of North his father were completely exonerated Actress for her role as his mother, a stunning Dublin form a band that plays soul music. The and released. The tale of the miscarriage of portrayal of the Irish lower class. fi lm follows the ups and downs of the band as justice is well-told in this movie, and the fi lm Information gathered at www.imdb.com

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