Lake Stevens High School September 5, 2012 Volume #84 Issue #1 [email protected]

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GUIDE LSHS SURVIVAL 2Focus September 5, 2012 Check out more photos on Facebook at "LSHS Valhalla"

Football: All games start at 7 p.m. 9/7: vs. Marysville Pilchuck 20 tips to remember for the school year 9/14: @ Oak Harbor

9/21: vs. Monroe by Kaylee Nunley 1. Be spirited on any day that it's called for. 10. Don't be a downer at assemblies. Ever. True live for Staff Reporter 9/28: vs. Mount Vernon That's how Vikings do it at LSHS. (This means them. sophomores, too.) 11. Cool it with the PDA; nobody wants to see any of that. Boys' Tennis: All matches 2. Don't be that kid who tries to impress his friends by 12. Don't stand in the middle of the hall; it will start a mosh pit. start at 3:30 p.m. disrespecting the staff, it's not funny, nor is it cool. 13. Seriously though, don't make seniors mad. 9/5: vs. Oak Harbor 3. Don't make seniors mad. 14. Don't fall asleep in class, these years actually do matter. 4. The high school puts a lot of trust in students; don't abuse it. 15. Dance to the music during passing periods on Fridays. 9/7: vs. Mount Vernon 5. Actually complete school work and be responsible, because 16. Be a positive part of our community; bullies really don't fly teachers aren't here to babysit anymore. here, and ASB/staff goes to great lengths to make everybody 9/10: @ Snohomish 6. As easy as procrastinating is for teenagers, fight it because feel safe. 9/12: vs. Monroe late work just won't cut it here. 17. Know that counselors are always here to listen. 7. Try and be friends with people in more than one specific 18. Seniors are TOP DOG. 9/13: vs. Marysville Pilchuck group; the more people that have your back, the easier high 19. Try something new; clubs and sports are always looking for (@ Marysville Getchell HS) school is. new people. 9/17: @ Arlington 8. Just don't make any seniors mad. 20. Make the most of everything; it's the last months and years 9. Bring money for The Cove because their treats can really of school! 9/19: vs. Edmonds-Woodway make a stressful day that much better. 9/20: vs. Jackson 9/24: @ Lynnwood Touch: 9/26: @ Kamiak T-O-U-C-H! D-O-W-N! The Viking team is gonna mark it up and win! 9/27: @ Mariner Cross Country Home Meets Drama Club: Advised by Carrie Gerrard, Drama Club provides many opportunities to students, whether it’s on stage or backstage. During the two plays held each year, anyone is 9/8: (3:45 p.m.) welcome to work on crew, which is one way to earn community service hours. 9/13: (3:45 p.m.) Reminder to self: 9/15: (3:45 p.m.) One Voice: Advised by Kaleb Allinson, One Voice is a faith-based club that allows students to meet and openly discuss their religion with others of the same religion. 9/27: (3:45 p.m.) Sign up for clubs. Girls' Soccer: NHN: Advised by Steve Pitkin, Natural Highs Network focuses on providing drug-free EXTREMELY FUN! opportunities to students at school and at home. The club is all about finding harmless and 9/4: @ Arlington (5-7 p.m.) by Aleesa Browning enjoyable alternatives to drugs and alcohol. 9/6: vs. Mount Vernon (5:30- Features Editor 7:30 p.m.) 9/11: vs. Monroe (5:30-7:30 p.m.) 9/13: @ Snohomish (5:30-7:30 ASB, Leadership prove “We Can” p.m.) 9/15: @ Woodinville (3 p.m.) 9/18: vs. Marysville Pilchuck (5:30-7:30 p.m.) 9/20: vs. Edmonds-Woodway Rock and Roll: (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Hey Vikings, you've got to be 9/25: @ Kamiak (5:30-7:30 bold! I said rock with the purple p.m.) and roll with the gold! 9/27: vs. Jackson (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Girls' Swimming: 9/6: @ Marysville-Pilchuck/ (3:30 p.m.) 9/13: vs. Cascade (3:15 p.m.) 9/20: vs. Marysville-Pilchuck/ Getchell (3:15 p.m.) 9/22: @ Marysville Pilchuck (10 a.m.) 9/25: vs. Mount Vernon (3:15

Places to sport purple and gold purple and to sport Places p.m.) Photo by Hannah Bartow Girls' Volleyball: All matches The ASB and Leadership students show their “We Can” pride for Sophomore Orientation and help sophomore Vikings feel welcome. These spirited students came up with the motto during Leadership camp this past summer. by Caitlyn Chandler start at 7 p.m. Opinion Editor 9/4: @ Shorewood by Hannah Bartow A new school year new motto represents students’ outstanding Design Editor welcomes new students, Viking Pride. However, members feel that 9/6: vs. Newport new staff, a new class of this new motto provides a better sense of 9/8: @ Auburn Mountainview student representatives, new sports players togetherness. and a new student motto. The 2012-2013 ASB “It’s similar to ‘Make It Happen’ in that 9/11: @ Roosevelt and Leadership classes worked hard to come [the motto] applies to everything whether 9/13: vs. Marysville-Pilchuck up with this year’s motto: We Can. or not it’s school related. Also, I think both mottos have a sense of pride within them. I 9/18: vs. Stanwood brainstorm this year’s motto. The main idea think they’re different in that ‘We Can’ has a is to encourage students that this year ‘You 9/20: @ Oak Harbor “[Senior] Khianna Calica was the �irst to Can’ achieve all the goals you set for yourself, Kylie Kik said. 9/22: Kent Tournament and as a school ‘We Can’ all come together and strongerThe start sense of of a unity new and school con�idence,”senior year inspires make a difference,” senior Aaron Piega said. Vikings to achieve goals and be proud because Many Leadership and ASB members feel this together “We Can.” Check out more photos on Facebook at "LSHS Valhalla" September 5, 2012 3Focus The fortunes of Ms. LaFortune 20 tips to remember for the school year Award-winning guidance provided in Career Center

10. Don't be a downer at assemblies. Ever. True Vikings live for by Marissa Fredrickson Each job. She’s really good them. Editor-in-Chief year at it,” secretary of 11. Cool it with the PDA; nobody wants to see any of that. many counseling Judy Tupen 12. Don't stand in the middle of the hall; it will start a mosh pit. said. 13. Seriously though, don't make seniors mad. counselors and career education Working at the 14. Don't fall asleep in class, these years actually do matter. specialists are nominated for high school is a good 15. Dance to the music during passing periods on Fridays. the Washington Association of 16. Be a positive part of our community; bullies really don't fly Career and Technical Education’s because she is here, and ASB/staff goes to great lengths to make everybody (ACTE) Career Guidance Award. �itapproachable. for Ms. LaFortune feel safe. School counselors and career “She is willing to 17. Know that counselors are always here to listen. development specialists who help students all the 18. Seniors are TOP DOG. time. She answers 19. Try something new; clubs and sports are always looking for their school communities with questions and ones new people. contributeCareer and Technical signi�icantly Education to she doesn’t know 20. Make the most of everything; it's the last months and years programs are given the award. shell search to of school! This year our very own Career Guidance Specialist, Kim manner. She’s super LaFortune, was nominated and �indhelpful out in in agetting quick won. She has been a Washington kids prepared for ACTE member for nine years, and doing all the stuff Touch: has helped countless students that comes along T-O-U-C-H! D-O-W-N! The Viking team is gonna mark it up and win! discover their career interests and to getting into seek post high school educational college,” counselor Although she doesn’t like to brag, Ms. LaFortune is honored to have and career opportunities. Amy Wiklund said. received this award. She was nominated by Mr. Bushnell former CTE Director. Photo by Marissa Fredrickson Drama Club: Advised by Carrie Gerrard, Drama Club provides many opportunities to “I think she’s very If students have any students, whether it’s on stage or backstage. During the two plays held each year, anyone is knowledgeable, very patient, questions about scholarships the woman to see in the Career welcome to work on crew, which is one way to earn community service hours. very helpful, and really loves her and careers, Ms. LaFortune is Center.

One Voice: Advised by Kaleb Allinson, One Voice is a faith-based club that allows students to meet and openly discuss their religion with others of the same religion. Dress in class colors on Friday, NHN: Advised by Steve Pitkin, Natural Highs Network focuses on providing drug-free Sept. 7. First Assembly that day! opportunities to students at school and at home. The club is all about finding harmless and Assembly Etiquette enjoyable alternatives to drugs and alcohol. Assemblies create excitement and positive Hi-Q/Knowledge Bowl: Advised by Chris Neuman, these clubs allow students to outcomes, but everyone needs to remember compete academically against other schools. These clubs go all year long and compete how to act respectfully and create the best at home and away throughout the year. environment. Here is a list of things to remember when preparing for a Viking assembly: Fencing Club: Adviser Bob Ingraham allows students to duel and learn about this an- . cient sport. The art of fencing dates back to 1200 B.C. and has become a popular pastime . Be respectful of the speakers for many. Sit in designated class section unless told . otherwise . Be loud at the appropriate time . Try to out scream the other classes . Show true Viking spirit Rock and Roll: Mighty Vikings: Be quiet when signaled . Follow the hand signals of the cheerleaders Hey Vikings, you've got to be Are you ready for the mighty Vikings cause Be respectful when the Star Spangled Banner bold! I said rock with the purple we are ready for you. . is being sung and roll with the gold! KNOW YOUR CLASS CHEERS! Defense: Defense, attack! Push them Back!

Superfanning 101 Cheers collected by Do Don’t Meredith Brown . . . Superfan at all sporting events. Sophomores and juniors don't stand in the first two rows. Fake it; go along with the crowd. . Seniors, leave those younger friends behind. . . . Scream until you lose your voice. Just wear jeans and a t-shirt to superfan. Clap when an injured player gets up. . Wear the opponent's colors. . Spread out on the track for the gauntlet at the end of . Cut in line. . the game. . Save an entire row. . Stay standing for the entire game. Engage side conversations and text throughout the game. . Learn all of the cheers. . CHEER ON OFFENSE!! . Wear school colors outrageously head to toe. . Leave and expect to return to original seat. . . . High-five cheerleaders at the fence. Complain about standing for the game. Cheer even if the team is losing. . Stand when a player is . Watch the game and pay attention to players' cheer in- . down. . structions. Only attend Swag Go all out - one can never wear too much purple and gold. Night. "Our Goals for the 2012-

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