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NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 7 ETNA, CA 96027 PRESORT PO Box 721 Etna, CA 96027 April 2, 2007 Etna High School’s Award-winning Student Newspaper Vol. 3, issue vii Students Represent EHS at Virtual Enterprise County Level History Day By Sara Wilmot Seven EHS students Munson made the attended the 23rd Annual state team with her paper on Siskiyou County History Day The Discovery of Penicillin, on Thursday March 8. The Burns with her paper on The students traveled to the Armenian Genocide and Page 2 Siskiyou Golden Fair Schenone with her paper on Grounds in Yreka for the con- The Cambodian Genocide. test. This year’s History Day Other finalists at the contest theme was “Triumph and included Carter and Tragedy in History.” Freckman. The three state Student Opinions Juniors Kendra team members have been in- Burns-Edel, Christy Carter, vited to compete at the state Logan Dysert, Aubrey contest April 28-29 in Long Freckman, Tracy Thackeray, Beach. Kacy Munson, and Raquel Usually, the top two Schenone competed in the places from each category go senior level of the historical on to state, but according to paper category. Ms. Karen Holmes at the “It was a great, suc- County Office of Education, Page 3 cessful day,” said Mrs. the top three will go on to Melanie Fowle, who took the state due to low participation Photo By Melanie Fowle students to the contest. in the past at the state level. From left, Juniors Logan Dysert, Kacey Munson, Tracy Thackeray, The judges for the “These students Kendra Burns-Edel, Christy Carter, and Aubrey Freckman all competed contest selected the top indi- wrote great papers, and it’s in History Day at the county level. Not pictured, Raquel Schenone. viduals in each category to be exciting that have a chance to papers and add more primary tional contest sponsored by the the purpose of history day is Iraqi Soldier members of the Siskiyou compete at this level, said sources to become more com- Constitutional Rights Founda- to “establish the awareness of County State History Day Mrs. Christine Skinner. “But petitive. tion. history. History is living; it is Team. they’ll have to revise their History Day is a na- According to Fowle always happening.” EHS No. 1 Fan: Former Teacher Pleads Guilty Page 5 Jim Brewer By Caitlin Olson By Mary McDonald On March 21, former EHS teacher Mr. Lee Pierce Jim Brewer was a to do with them,” said appeared at the Siskiyou County Court House in Yreka and pled guilty to two criminal charges. Guitar Lessons man loved by all, whether it Jim Brewer, Jr. was staff or student, commu- Jim would do According to Siskiyou County District Attorney nity member or otherwise. He anything for the school. Mr. Kirk Andrus, the charges were one count of Section died of pneumonia at the age A few of weeks ago, just 289(h), which is defined as penetration of a person under of 82 on March 13, leaving after our first real snow, 18, and one count of 288a(b)(1), which is defined as oral behind his two sons, Jim Jr. he was on the softball copulation. and Charlie, as well as two field, helping the varsity Andrus said at the hearing that between Sep- grandchildren and three softball players clear the tember of 2002 and September of 2003, Pierce engaged in great-grandchildren. field so that it would be the act of sexual misconduct with a minor. The judge clarified with Pierce that by pleading Page 5 Jim will be missed ready in time for the next by anyone who came into weekend’s game. guilty, he was giving up his right to defend himself in a contact with him. Whether “He was so in- trial. Pierce, who was accompanied by his attorney Mr. you only met him once, or spirational,” recalled Lloyd, agreed to this. Pierce also agreed that by pleading you talked to him everyday, April Hicks (senior). guilty, he gives up his right to submit evidence. Jim’s memory will make you “His smile and presence Submitted Photo In the courtroom, a few women cried as Pierce Softball smile as you think of all the was one that will never Jim Brewer recently entered his guilty plea. contributions he has made to be forgotten. I remember passed away. He will al- The judge then instructed Pierce to go to the pro- this community. before every volleyball ways be remembered by bation department office after he left the court room to “He was such a game he would come up the students of EHS as check in. good, caring, kind indi- behind me and hook me their biggest fan and con- Pierce will be in court again on April 27 to be sen- tenced. The sentencing will be held at 10:30 am at the vidual,” remarked Barbara with his cane and pull stant encourager. Thackeray, coach of the Var- me towards him. He Siskiyou County Court House in Yreka. Andrus expects that Pierce will have to serve up sity Softball team. would then tell me to do my “Jim Brewer had a to six months in jail and that he will serve his probation is Brewer constantly best and that he was rooting heart of a lion,” said Mr. Jim Utah where Pierce and his family live. During the time Page 7 supported both Etna’s youth for me. He will be missed by Isbell, principal of EHS. “ He that Pierce is on probation, he will most likely be ordered and their sports teams. It enjoyed the young people on to receive counseling. seemed as if his main goal in our campus and loved sup- “He will be “This is exactly the way it should go,” said Andrus. life was to support the kids porting their activities. We “[Pierce] admitted that he was guilty, and that is what and to make it to every home missed by all will certainly miss his pres- should happen in a case such as this.” game possible. ence, but not forget his spirit.” Board Members and will always According to Andrus, if Pierce is sentenced to jail “He was such a Jim was enlisted in time he will serve in Siskiyou County. He may be released sweet old guy,” said Brianna have a special the Navy earlier in his life. to an electric monitoring system, a form of house arrest at Moyles (senior). “Everyone After he left the military, Jim place in my a later time. He will know more after the sentencing on who knew him is gonna miss met his wife at a local roller April 27. him so much. His smile could heart.” rink in San Francisco. Soon “I feel it’s justice to what has happened. It was light up a room and his inspi- after, she brought him up to good for [Pierce] also to have to confess to this,” said Mrs. ration was incredible.” all and will always have a spe- Northern California to live in Mary Hiett. “It was hard to watch no matter what. After Jim’s encourage- cial place in my heart.” Scott Valley, changing his two years of waiting, I am grateful [about the plea]. It is a ment toward the students Jim was given a life hometown from Manville, Page 8 relief.” here will be cherished time pass to all EHS sports Texas to Etna, California. He Hiett said that she is very impressed with the Dis- throughout time as they think games by the school’s admin- lived here ever since. trict Attorney because he was a great help to her family. back and remember one of istration. He also coached Jim Brewer not only She also really appreciates the caring support the commu- the few people who never softball for several years here had a great impact upon many nity has given to her family. missed a game. at our school, not to mention people’s lives, but the inspi- Hiett said that all of the demands in the plea bar- “Ever since I was a all of his famous peanut brittle ration that he provided for little kid, my dad has just and banana nut bread that he EHS’ students will be remem- Continued on page 8 loved sports and everything donated to the FFA auctions. bered throughout time. The Paw Page 2 April 2, 2007 Print NEWS Etna High School Virtual Enterprise Goes to San Fran By Caitlin Olson News Briefs On March 9, the Vir- tual Enterprise class left for a By Sara Wilmot trip to San Francisco for a FFA Organizes Food Drive for Local Residents trade fair which was held on March 12. The Etna FFA chapter is organizing a food drive for local residents for Easter The students who at- time. All third period classes are competing to see which class can collect the most tended the trade fair were non- perishable food items. Cash prizes will go to the top three classes in the amounts Cecilli Kelley (junior), Sierra of first one hundred dollars, second seventy five dollars, and third place will get 50 Bok (senior), Tancy Doane dollars. The chapter will donate the food to the Scott Valley Salvation Army. The (senior), Beth Elkin (senior), chapter will hold the drive for two weeks, starting March 19 - March 30. Everett Hullquist (senior), Sara Knox (senior), Ryan Blood Drive Held at EHS Lindsay (senior), and Joe Montgomery (senior). The On March 13 a blood drive was held at EHS. Many students, staff, and students were also accompa- community members came to donate.