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byLocal Alex Randall Bands Rock at Verge Showdown In the afternoon of two sets, bigger-name bands group, and while itʼs not my Toast Machine is always their stage time to display September 10th, the Verge, Toast Machine, the Instant kind of thing, I enjoyed it,” cool.” their best material for a panel a San Rafael-based youth of judges that included local music organization, brought producers and music store together six local bands to owners. perform a free concert at the Roughly ten minutes Hamilton Amphitheatre. This, after the bands had finished, however, was no ordinary one of the Verge spokespeople concert- this was a battle of announced the results. the greatest proportions. Stinsonʼs Law captured 4th, Originally only a portion while bands Once Over and of a 24-band field, these six Urban Achievers captured bands survived two rounds 2nd and 3rd respectively. Soul of competition to earn their Pie took 5th, while Mouth to spots in the final group. The Mouth settled for 6th, and the impressive list of competitors, grand prize at the first annual including Novatoʼs own Verge Showdown went to A Stinsonʼs Law and A Night Night at the Pictures. at the Pictures (formerly the Out of the four members Blue Kazoos), vied for the of the band, two of them, grand prize: a chance to open sophomores Daniel Boeck for the band Journey. and Conrad Zander, hail Each band, in a format from San Marin. Along with different from that of a chance to open for Journey previous rounds, was allotted at Rock nʼ Blues at Stafford two fifteen-minute sets a Lake last Saturday, the band piece. The first round of sets Sophomore Keith White and Senior Zach Norman of Stinsonʼs Law work the crowd also received a Eddie Van acted as a warm-up for the Halen custom-made guitar, bands, as it was not judged. Messengers, and the Transit said Stinsonʼs Law guitar As the second round one of only six known to exist During the break between the War entertained the audience. player Jeff LaRocca about of sets began, so did the in the world. “Itʼs rare to see a local rap the Instant Messengers, “and competition. The bands used

byHurricane Eric Eisberg Katrina

On August 29, 2005, forced people to rooftops however, was not enough for the port city, the already large $2.90 per gallon. one of the most powerful in hope that rescue would many political and African- federal deficit is bound to see Even now, after hurricanes ever to hit the gulf soon arrive. Survivors were American leaders, who an increase. Gas prices, after the waters have receded, coast made landfall, leaving left stranded without food implied that the response the destruction of many of the people and city of New devastation in its wake. Oil or clean water throughout was slow because most of the oil rigs in the gulf, have Orleans still need our help. rigs out in the Gulf of Mexico the city, and damage to the the victims who remained in risen to record highs across You can donate by calling 1- were destroyed, floating New Orleans Superdome the city were poor and black. the country, with the average 800-HELP-NOW or logging casinos in Biloxi vanished, forced the 20,000 residents Political analysts have stated price of gas now topping on to www.redcross.org. and, in what was perhaps who had gathered there to that the disaster the most crushing blow ever the Astrodome in Houston, has damaged dealt to an American city, two from which they would later the presidentʼs levee breaks in New Orleans be dispersed throughout the political standing flooded 80% of the city. country. and jeopardized Thousands are feared dead The Federal his second-term and hundreds of thousands Emergency Management agenda. have become refugees in Administration did not T h e the aftermath of Hurricane respond for several days after extent of Katrinaʼs Katrina. the crisis, and even when it economic damage Initially, New did the federal response still is not yet known, Orleans looked as though it seemed weak. FEMA Chief with New Orleans had missed the worst of the Michael Brown was removed now destroyed. damage. However, a day or from duty, and President With billions of so after Katrina hit, waters in Bush accepted some of the federal dollars the sub-sea level city began responsibility for the slow going into the to rise. The waters eventually federal response. This, reconstruction of NEWS OPINION Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 2 Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 3 Roberts Chosen to Fill Letter from the Editors by Mandy Jacob and Yuekai Sun Question Man Rehnquistʼs Seat What is your most missed memory about summer? by Katrina Richards On July 20, President private abortions and protects George W. Bush named the womanʼs right to choose appeals court judge John G. whether or not to have an Roberts as his first nominee to abortion. They are primarily replace retired Justice Sandra worried about him being an Day OʼConnor on the United ideologue who opposes Roe Freshman, Michael Dillon Freshman, Kayla West Sophomore, Kasey Correnti Sophomore, Elena Silviera States Supreme Court. But v. Wade. “Getting my new binoculars… “Slumber parties!” “Spending my entire summer “I wish I had memories, but I this suddenly changed after With Roberts chosen former Chief Justice William to fill the seat of Chief Justice, and being Katrina Richardsʼs with a voluptuous Tongan was grounded all summer.” H. Rehnquistʼs death on this leaves OʼConnorʼs seat neighbor.” woman named Tiki Tiki September 4. Bush quickly open. Democrats have urged Coconut.” named Roberts as his choice Bush to talk with them to fill Rehnquistʼs chair of before choosing someone Chief Justice. to replace OʼConnor. Many Conservative Roberts female senators, such as Kay Salutations, San Marin! We, Michael Cusack and Alex Randall, are our 2005- attended Harvard Law School Bailey Hutchinson (R) of 06 Pony Express editors-in-chief. Because we control such a prominent aspect of the and has been on the U.S. Court Texas, say that Bush should student voice, we thought you, our readers, might want to know a little bit about us. of Appeals for the District choose a woman, since only Hey, Alex Randall here. Iʼm a big fan of all sports- if itʼs on ESPN, Iʼll watch Junior, Christian Neidlinger Junior, Jennifer DeArmit Senior, Jeramy Shaver Senior, Chandni Pindoria of Columbia circuit for two one woman will be left on it. I have played tennis, baseball, golf, and soccer for quite a while, and I enjoy all years, since being nominated the court if not. They also “Hanging out with my girlfriend “Pillow fights with the cheer “Sleeping, eating, and watching “Hanging out with my friends of them. I also enjoy listening to music, including but not limited to the works of the by Bush and receiving his think that two women on the who left for Chico State.” team.” SportsCenter.” who have gone off to college.” commission on June 2, 2003. court should be a minimum. House Jacks, Eric Clapton, Bobby McFerrin, Queen, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Michael He was previously a law Bush is mainly pressured Buble, John Mayer, Wilson Pickett, Billy Preston, Stevie Wonder, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ray Charles, and the Dave Mathews Band. Performingʼs become another We Want What We Donʼt Energy Drinks-Liquid Crack clerk to the late Chief Justice to nominate a woman or a by Katrina Richards by Paul Himmelstein Rehnquist, a deputy solicitor Hispanic judge. hobby of mine through participation in drama productions, show choir performances, general, and head of the Democrats are also and musical theatre. Because Iʼm kept busy and sleep-deprived by AP classes, I treasure So Iʼve come to the for the time being. But after Red Bull, Rockstar, on younger peoplesʼ bodies signals, increasing the risks appellate section for the firm worried because OʼConnor the times I spend with my awesome friends. conclusion that human beings a month, Iʼll feel restricted, Monster; just a few of and minds. There are some by preventing a person from of Hogan & Hartson. He has was primarily moderate and her Hello – Iʼm one of those awesome friends Alex mentioned. Iʼm journalismʼs always want what they donʼt with my freedoms lost and the hundreds of brand- hypotheses that state it passing out. argued 39 cases before the swing vote kept many things computer man, having concentrated on layout the last two years and managed to not have, no matter what it is. It gone with the wind. The guy name energy drinks whose causes Attention Deficit Mixing can also could be a pair of Manolo will become boring, with advertised purpose is to give Disorder, but there is nothing cause cardiopulmonary or Supreme Court and has won in place. If Bush nominates write a single article (until this issue). I am a huge music fan, sharing Alexʼs tastes of Blahnik suede boots, an egg every fault magnified and the drinker a caffeine-induced concrete. Even more rare cardiovascular failures. In 25 of those cases. Roberts has another conservative, rather rock, soul and jazz. I also enjoy eating large burritos, wearing profane shirts, walking been on the D.C. Circuit for than a moderate, the Court mitt from Noahʼs Bagelʼs, or every attribute diminished. burst of energy. Pumped is information on the effect July 2001, three Swedish around in Birkenstocks, and doing research at the Buck Institute. Iʼm forced to wake up only two years, causing some will thus be predominantly your current flame. Itʼs pretty Not to mention his arrogance, with enough legal chemicals of the other ingredients in students died after drinking conservatives to say that he conservative, rather than early each morning for Calculus, Biology, and Physics, but thanks to Mr. McBroomʼs much all the same. We always horrible driving, and his to rival a pack of cigarettes, excess. Ginseng is a root Red Bull and vodka, a does not yet have enough of equal. gift of a pillow I get by. want what we know we canʼt, absurd theory that he can get energy drinks are rapidly found in many varieties of common mix. Energy a conservative record. As of now, Roberts is As editors-in-chief, we understand our responsibility to make this paper as or rather, donʼt have. And any girl he wants. With his invading every corner of the tea, but there are no studies drink deaths have also been Many pro-choice expected to be confirmed. The beneficial to the student population as possible. We will work hard to keep the Pony once we get what we wanted, perpetual annoyance I wonʼt food industry. involving the effects of high reported in Asia, and others groups are already against his only thing he needs to worry Express a delicate balance of information and entertainment. We appreciate any we could care less about it. be able to escape the burden Even though energy levels of it mixed with high have occurred after strenuous nomination due to him writing about now is the number of criticisms or accolades you may have regarding the paper, for the Pony Express is first Itʼs a quite pathetic of being in a relationship. drinks only constitute 1% of levels of caffeine or taurine. exercise during which large briefs urging the reversal of Democratic votes he receives and foremost for the students. Now that you know who we are, feel free to give us psychological attribute Then, I will remember how the beverage industry, their A practice rapidly amounts of drink were the Roe v. Wade decision, in his favor. suggestions. Thank you, and happy reading! innate in the destructive free I was when I was single rapidly growing popularity growing among some consumed. In 2000, a high which legalizes the right to human genome. The want and how I long to be a free has earned national attention. consumers is to mix energy school in Burbank, California for more; the need for more. bird again. After the inevitable Ingredients such as caffeine, drinks with alcohol. The banned the drinks after We always want, want, and break up, Iʼll be happy for a taurine, guarana, and ginseng boost of herbs and energy two athletes fainted during want, without considering the week. Right up to the point are found in most of the is the ticket most partiers practice. consequences of our actions when I notice everyone common brand names. Some believe will help them keep Energy drinks are a Pony Express Staff as we battle for our desires. around me is happy with their drinks, such as Red Bull, have going strong through a night rapidly growing industry, but We usually get a significant other. Thus begins specified energy producing of heavy drinking. While are they here to stay? Itʼs hard Editors-in-Chief Michael Cusack, Alex Randall Become a Pony Patron kick out of it for a few days, my next foray into the cycle, ingredients. Monster and some may consider this a to tell if they are merely a fad Assistant Editor Yuekai Sun Features Editor Katrina Richard sometimes weeks, and then the search for a guy, the fun other brands are basically harmless combination, they or if their rapid growth will Opinion Editor Paul Himmelstein and never miss an issue! itʼs old news and onto the and the failure. Rationally, I soups of many different are horribly mistaken. continue. They have proven News Editor Eric Eisberg next thing. So in reality... understand that I am probably energy ingredients thrown The intensity of to have a strong following, Sports Editor James Gramalia When, or if, I buy not a relationship person, but together. Because there are a combining heavy doses but that could be resulting Business Manager Kavon Banejad Circulation Manager Mandy Jacob Send your name and mailing address with a contribution to San Marin High School Pony Express to San Marin High a pair of Manolo Blahnik then again, we always want few studies that say caffeine of the stimulants in energy from the lack of information. School, 15 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA 94945 and start receiving your Pony Express in the mail next month. All suede boots, I will cherish what we donʼt have. And is dangerous, some drinks drinks with the depressants Will they still be popular Advisor Liz Shine contributions are tax deductible. 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And so I do, want, when I donʼt want it San Marin student body. smiling and all joyus maximus going to Taco Bell daily and FEATURES FEATURES Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 4 Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 5 Costa Rica 2005 Fall Into Fashion by Yuekai Sun by Miquelle Bagley Two weeks into the to 12:00 in the morning. every night and Norman had drilled the students in several horse ride through the jungle You know the military print jackets; hobo booty like Jenniferʼs. Further The perfect pair of jeans. the couture regulars. Old 2005 Summer, 18 students The group was divided into as much complaining about popular dances in Latin in pouring rain and mud up to feeling. After spending the bags; lace shirts; graphic tees; Ready to Retires: Pointed Whether theyʼre Citizens Navy has become a favorite from the San Marin High the horsesʼ chest. There was entire last month, and your jewel tone velvet; Asian- toe shoes, polo shirts with of Humanity, Paper Denim for students. Even if we donʼt School Spanish department no path, just a guide leading entire summer earnings on inspired patterns; and nature & Cloth, or Blue Cults, have the bankroll in common departed for the jewel of the way. Norman recalls that your perfect back to school inspired hues like burnt you need them. They lift with the stars, we can still Central America—Costa he “experienced a strong outfits, you run out of clothes orange, moss, teal, and rich your butt, slim your thighs, dress the part. Another huge Rica. Led by Sra. Watson and sense of accomplishment” two weeks into the school browns. and lengthen your legs; in pocketbook-saver is Forever Ms. Pikkarainen, the group after completing the trip. year. You felt great about Ready to retire: And a nutshell, they are super 21. was scheduled to spend their Another memorable your situation before, but then there were none. Iʼm jeans. But then you see the Their trendy first week living with a host experience that both Sra. now youʼre not so sure. What sure I speak for all of us price tag, $158 for a pair of embroidered shirts and family and attend a school Watson and Norman brought is there to do in this sticky when I say put down the Ugg jeans? It might be hard, but boho skirts are an awesome for foreign students. During up was zip lining in the Jungle. situation? Shop of course! boots and walk away. These if you find the perfect pair, alternative to working the the second week, the group Anchored to a steel cable, the Must Haves: The toasty slippers were a great suck it up and buy them. graveyard shift at 7-11. Also, toured the island paradise of students zipped through the Fall fashion trends of ʻ05 way to keep your feet warm Why you ask? Well itʼs all donʼt be afraid to take your pals Costa Rica, which included canopy of the forest, dangling are leaning towards the and your outfits relaxed last about how the jeans make and hit up second hand and a visit to the famed butterfly some forty feet in the air. darker, more elegant side of year, but after a year or more you feel. If you feel sexy and vintage shops. The thought of farm and a grueling 5-hour Towards, the end of spring and summer trends: of wear and tear, they take confident, like youʼre ready someone else wearing your horseback ride through the their stay in Costa Rica, the where gauze becomes wool, the outfit from comfortable to do anything, then they are clothes before you may give jungle. students had a few free days camisoles turn to romantic to just plain sloppy. And well worth the cash. Some you the creeps, but is a great The group arrived in to simply relax and do as they blouses, and turquoises are even worse than the Uggs Brands to watch for: Paige way to find designer items Costa Rica after an extended please. Since their hotel was teal. Every fashionista has are Juicy Cotoure jogging Premium, Joeʼs Jeans, Chip cheap. The Haight/Ashbury 7-hour journey and met with close to a beach, some of the to have the staple: boots! suits. These J Lo-esque and Pepper, Antik Denim, district is a great place to their host families shortly group chose to surf. Many Whether they are slouchy, ensembles were always a True Religion, Rock and start. Lifesavers: Crossroads, afterwards. The hosts were others opted to shop or simply flat heeled, or rounded toe, little borderline, but after Republic and Hudson. Buffalo Exchange, Wasteland very diverse, ranging from a several levels according to homework as he did praise America, including the Salsa. sunbathe on the beach. At these boots are way too cute two years of staring at more Dressed on a dime: and Goodwill. popped collars, ultra low rise 50-year old couple to a single their Spanish abilities and for conversation class. The skills they learned here night, the group either visited for walkinʼ. Donʼt forget to Jenny from the Blocks than Falls trends are breaking So, no matter what jeans, belly baring tanks, and mother and her 18-year old put through an intense, one- For lunch, the students would serve the guys well in each other in their hotel rooms accessorize your boots with a we can count, itʼs time to say out, and luckily for us who your style is, youʼll be sure logo shirts. son. For Sra. Watson, the stay week program on Spanish went to various restaurants the coming week. or hung out on the beach. pair of trouser cut jeans and goodbye. So tell the girl who arenʼt on mom and dadʼs to find an outfit to fit you this Splurges: You can with the host family was the grammar and conversation, within walking distance of During the second One night, the hotel hosted a a cute faux fur lined jacket. refuses to let go to give it up payroll, there are some fall season. picture them in your mind. most memorable part of the including Sra. Watson. Senior the school. Norman described week of the Costa Rica trip, dance and all put their newly More of Fallʼs must haves: already,sheʼll never have a inexpensive alternatives to trip. She described her host Zach Norman thoroughly the cuisine as “dirt-cheap but the group embarked on a tour acquired dancing skills to family as funny, enthusiastic enjoyed conversation class. mouth-wateringly good”. around the island paradise. good use, including the ever- Advanced Courses Added to Curriculum and extremely generous. “Everyday, the teacher would According to Norman, the Highlights of the tour include enthusiastic Sra. Watson. by Alex Randall th “When I arrived at their start a discussion about a best lunch retreat was a a visit to the famed butterfly On July 19 , the With the increasing courses: AP Government, advanced level for seniors. been taught at San Marin… one junior and many seniors, house, they had a scrumptious current event or issue and we nearby Peruvian restaurant farm (the first in Latin group returned to the United demand for academic Honors World History, and This gives those daring [or] by anyone in the Novato this class represents those meal laid out for me.” Many would basically discuss it in where he indulged in a feast America) an expedition to the States. They brought home challenge in the student AP Physics. seniors enrolled a chance at a district,” This class, though who desired a true challenge other students also reported Spanish for the two hours.” of arroz con camarones (rice active Arenal Volcano, white- with them lasting memories population, a need for This year, with higher GPA, as an extra grade its curriculum is based on in the study of physics. their host families as very The topics were spread over a with shrimp). water rafting on the Sarapiquí and quite a few interesting, more challenging classes the addition of Advanced point is awarded to those who the state standards for world “Itʼs a challenging hospitable. wide spectrum, ranging from On the last day of River and a stay at the luxury though unprintable, has arisen. In response Placement Government to achieve a C grade or better history, will be much more class, says Ms. Nicolaisen, While living with the abortion to religion. One of school, the students received resort built around the hot experiences. to this development, the the curriculum, marks the in an Advanced Placement difficult that the regular “maybe the hardest one in host families, the students the downsides of having to a dance lesson from the head springs of Tabacón. One administration allowed first time that this required class. course, as “my expectations the school.” With a portion attended a local school for go to school was homework. of the University of Costa interesting experience of the the creation of three new course has been offered at an “The biggest are higher, and I push them a of the class run through the foreign students from 8:00 The students had homework Rica dance program. He week was a grueling 5-hour difference is that the quality lot harder,” states Mr. Spinrad. textbookʼs website, students of the students is so high,” The students in this class also must keep up with a rigorous Trader Joeʼs Comes to Novato says AP Government teacher enjoy new textbooks. study pace of a chapter per Waste the Day Away at “Warped” by Mandy Jacob By Katrina Richards Mr. Michael Vice, “It makes Having been offered week. The students, however, Within the next donʼt shop at Trader Joeʼs it more difficult on me… at Novato High before, AP appear ready, as “Itʼs a great in their beds, while a Headlining bands eclectic individuals. greet tents scattered among couple of months, a new more often because of the but itʼs been a wonderful Physics has finally arrived at group of students,” boasts handful of their fellow included the Offspring, My “I came to see three of the piers. This year fans took supermarket will join the distance from their homes, experience…that every San Marin, partially due to Ms. Nicolaisen. classmates took a day Chemical Romance, Senses my favorite bands play,” said pictures, got autographs, and shopping center family and that if it was in Novato, teacher would love to have.” the willingness of a familiar With all of these out of their much- Fail, MXPX, Dropkick junior, Natalie Smith, “Thatʼs chatted with many of the in Novato. Trader Joeʼs they would shop there at Although it is an AP face. Ms. Leigh Nicolaisen, classes now available at anticipated summer to Murphys, and Fall Out Boy. what so awesome about the bands. If waiting in line to popularity among Novato least once a week. It also course, it is only a semester- a science teacher at Sinaloa San Marin, students have wake up early and see Local bands Tsunami Bomb Warped Tour. You can see meet band members is not residents prompted the showed that residents long class; during whichever Middle School for four years, an even greater opportunity several of their favorite and The Matches were also so many different bands that your thing, just walk around cheap organic food store would spend 50 to 150 semester these students do has graduated to high school to challenge themselves to bands perform. No, on the list of almost 50 bands you like play in one place for the merchandise tents. to open an establishment in dollars a month more than not take AP Government, to teach this class. Made up of succeed in the classroom. this wasnʼt Woodstock, giving anyone attending under forty bucks.” Tickets Considering band members the little town. they do now. they take Economics with but the Vansʼ Warped a wide range of music to cost $35 a person, which is are usually seen walking Many families in Trader Joeʼs sees Spinrad. Tour. This year marked listen to. While standing on quite reasonable for a dayʼs around aimlessly, youʼll be Novato are forced to go out Novato as a prosperous The sophomores, Americaʼs longest- the piers, there was never worth of music. The Warped sure to spot someone . of town to shop at Trader new location, while Novato though not receiving an extra running festival tourʼs a moment when a band Tour also has other activities So next summer, Joeʼs, and with increasing residents see this as an grade point, were given the 10th year of constant couldnʼt be heard. Each band to keep visitors occupied. when you have nothing to gas prices, this has become opportunity to expand the opportunity to take Honors music traveling across had 45-minute sets that kept The half-pipe always has do, make sure to check out more of a problem for community. World History this year. “We the continental United the music continuous and the either a popular skater or the Vans Warped Tour! From regular customers. This is Another new are piloting the Honors World States. And it just crowd happy. The usually BMX rider on it pulling tricks 11AM to 8PM, you can look During the early one of the reasonʼs Trader addition to Novato is [History] class,” declares so happened that the tour dismal piers that are empty for the crowd. Also, you can forward to nothing but endless hours of the morning on Joeʼs has decided to make Whole Foods. It will be Mr. Michael Spinrad, who rd stopped on July 3 in Piers 30 on a normal day were lined meet your favorite band at fun and music. July 3 , most San Marin Novato itʼs location for itʼs located on Delong Avenue teaches the course, “Itʼs never students were sound asleep and 32 in San Francisco. with merchandise tents and one of the several meet-and- newest store. at an unannounced date. Trader Joeʼs With the conducted a survey for addition of Trader Novato residents. The Joeʼs and Whole results showed that Novato Foods, Novato residents that have been residents will have living in Novato for over more options of twenty-one years shop at healthy places Trader Joeʼs more than to shop for food, those in San Rafael. The and better variety survey also showed that 81 without having to percent of those surveyed leave town. NEW STAFF NEW STAFF Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 6 Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 7

are different here, but itʼs a good fit.” Mr. Ryaru Mr. Ryaru whose wife recently Once a Spanish teacher by Michael Cusack gave to his first child, a baby girl Mr. Calmels at Marin Catholic High School, he by Katrina Richards resides in San Rafael surrounded by his differences in the school. Mr. Dearborn decided to leave and come to San Marin Iishwara Ryaru (youʼll have extended family, and is the Assistant Mr. Dearborn received his “education” education mainly because Education at Oregon State. Post by Alex Randall to ask him to Principal for from University his job at MC Mr. Bergman graduation, he stayed on as assistant by James Gramalia pronounce it) San Marin of Maine and Mr. Calmels was only a coach on the OSU football team. is San Marinʼs students with A not- C a l i f o r n i a ʼs was born part-time job. After several years on the latest and last names so-unfamiliar D o m i n i c a n and raised in He came to New P.E. techer Keith Bergman coaching staff, Mr. Bergman came back greatest Assistant from A- face to San University. Now Marin County. San Marin to has stepped in and to Marin, a principal. He L. Some of Marin, Mr. residing in San He attended work full time replaced Mr. Bedar place where comes from the his specific Dearborn took Rafael with his Sinaloa Middle and because on the mensʼ side of he taught same position interests and a year off from wife and his one School and he preferred the locker room. for 14 years, at Novato High teaching here and a half year- Novato High teaching at a M r . splitting time School with a to be a stay-at- old son Mason, School. After public school. Bergmanʼs roots between San great reputation. home father. Mr. Dearborn he graduated He currently are in Marin Rafael High Novato High He now returns enjoys taking from Novato, t e a c h e s County, as he S c h o o l , Junior Dana to the campus care of his so he was accepted Spanish and grew up in Terra Hill Middle Pollak says with five years and playing into UC Santa ELD at San Linda and attended S c h o o l , “The first day I of teaching chess and Barbara and Marin. Terra Linda and Novato met Mr. Ryaru e x p e r i e n c e hacky-sack in Sonoma State High School. He High. He he immediately under his belt, his spare time. U n i v e r s i t y. In his spare enjoyed success in left Novato shook my hand, working in He majored in time he enjoys football, baseball, to work in and since has both Resource Spanish and to DJ House basketball, and Cloverdale always waved and Special got his four- music and track. for the past and been friendly. E d u c a t i o n . year degree of surfing. He H e five years Heʼs always there Besides the communication surfs both furthered his b e f o r e to help you out and jokes with everyone responsibilities include: the annual construction, he in journalism. long board and education at San accepting his he passes. Kids look up to him and school report, the school plan, doesnʼt notice After college short board Francisco State, position as are also his friend. He supported special education, school-to-career, any significant he spent time and can be where he majored P.E. teacher everyone and was a great guy. I miss and counseling. Mr. Ryaru says he overseas in regularly seen at Salmon Creek, which in Physical here at San him.” Novato Highʼs loss is our gain. plans to work towards promoting Spain studying and then he later gained is his favorite surf spot. E d u c a t i o n . Marin. He Francisco. At his San Marin interview, Mr. Ryaru was brought to San Marin interdisciplinary projects and his teaching credentials at Dominican Bergman was said about Mr. Billington he explained to Principal Loeta to stabilize the volatile administration cooperation between the departments, University. named to the All- his decision by Paul Himmelstein Anderson that he had played collegiate of last year. When asked about the as well as finding new venues for American team to take the student expression. soccer at San Jose State. “When I for his work at offensive guard on the move Mr. Ryaru comments “Things job, “It was like a homecoming for heard [that he had football team there. Some may be me- Iʼve taught here in Novato for half played soccer] I Mr. Bergman followed his wondering who of my teaching career.” asked if he would undergrad with Masters studies in the happy, blond- coach J.V. soccer. haired face is He was really perusing San excited, and of Southern Mississippi, he began Marinʼs campus is. immediately said Mr. Benigno a Masters program in education at a molecular biologist at Vanderbilt The answer is Mr. yes,” explained by Alex Randall Dominican University, on which he Mrs. Nicolaisen University and UCSF. Due to a desire by Yuekai Sun Adam Billington, Anderson. Mr. is currently to spend more time with her family, A f t e r one of the new Adam Billington working. The Clark University and her graduate she decided to return to teaching additions to the teaching P.E., majority of Leigh Nicolaisen came to San is currently Ms. education from Cambridge University and received her credentials from schoolʼs English th health and Mr. Benignoʼs Marin after teaching science for four teaching 11 and in Boston. With relatives solely on the Dominican College in 2000. In the d e p a r t m e n t . th fitness, and family lives in years at Sinaloa 12 grade English, East Coast, Ms. Kousounadis came fall of 2001, Before coming summer school Stockton, while Kousounadis Middle School. and obvious by Alex Randall to California she began to to our lovely courses for he resides in Ms. Nicolaisen th shows excitement to enjoy the teach 8 grade school, Billington two years at San Francisco. graduated from about being a part M s . climate as p h y s i c a l worked as a middle schools When time UC Davis in of the San Marin P a n a g i o t a well as work. science and college admissions in the East Palo allows, he th family. Kousounadis, a A l t h o u g h 1975 with 7 grade life Alto and San counselor at enjoys hiking, San Marin staff having only the B.S. in science at Mateo areas. University of San camping, and member for all of sampled a bit Biochemistry. Sinaloa. As Mr. Anthony watching or three weeks, has of this schoolʼs In 1978, she a testimony asked what she likes most about San Benigno has playing sports been hired to fill environment, r e c e i v e d to her Marin, she responded, “The teachers come to San Ms. Curry such as football the counseling she finds that her Masters commitment by Mandy Jacob are really friendly, and the principle is Marin to be a and baseball, absence left after “the people degree in as a teacher, very supportive.” Special Day having played Rachael Woodʼs are welcoming Microbiology she left eight With the loss By the end of this class teacher. the latter d e p a r t u r e . and itʼs a very from Cal State think binders of Mrs. Campagna, year, she will have He decided t h r o u g h o u t Having worked nice campus.” Long Beach. of lesson twenty-three year a masters degree to move from college at as a counselor for In her spare F o l l o w i n g plans and old Ms. Curry has in Theological middle school USM. So far, ten years in New time, Ms. her graduate class notes to come from Del Mar Studies as well as to high school Mr. Benigno Hampshire and Kousounadis education, she her successor Middle School in Modern European e d u c a t i o n enjoys the Massachusetts, e n j o y s briefly taught at Sinaloa. replacement. She History. because he students and Ms. Kousounadis r e a d i n g , c o m m u n i t y She currently taught at Del Mar likes “working with students who are the community here at San Marin, but comes to our h i k i n g , college in t e a c h e s for a year, and at more mature and who have alternative he especially loves working with the school well- k a y a k i n g , s o u t h e r n AP Physics, Tamalpias for a year [methods] of learning.” After studying students, as “it keeps me young.” c r e d e n t i a l e d . camping, and california. Eventually, she became regular physics and conceptual before that. She political science at the University involved in research and worked as physics. teaches English 9, She received her p r a c t i c i n g English 9 Honors, undergraduate yoga. and World History. education from She is excited to be working at San Marin, because she really enjoys the city of Novato. When FEATURES FEATURES Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 8 Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 9 Spankinʼ New with Haitian Voodoo Drama Dives into Van Concert Corner by Justine Alvarez and Hilary Johnson Poetry Place Every year the music saves him from death. Casey energy going into it.” department tries to outdo Gasparini and Alex Tartour A spectacular array Drutenʼs I Remember Interlude: Canta #2 of Nightengale doo-wah, doo-wah itself with a new and exciting play the lead Ti Moune, an of costumes and set designs by David Shultz musical. Now, it has come orphan who grew up on the always add to the magic of Mama Here it comes. out with a fun new musical poor side of the Caribbean the musical. A talented tech By Alex Randall I glance back at her on stage Injected into my teeth, that is far from crew and After losing a strong Alison Greggor as Mama shimmering boldly underneath I wail out through my one t r a d i t i o n a l . d e d i c a t e d group of seniors to college and Brandon Hoberg as This fallʼs parents will the black curtain and spotlight, and only last year, the Advanced Papa, also hold claim to main electronic ghosts flickering a tune fresh as the espresso musical, Once help with the Drama program looks to parts. Senior Annabelle when their pillow case density I remember from those five-minutes ago on This Island, set-up and introduce a crew of up-and- Rollison, another four-year is based upon eventually coming actors and actresses member of the San Marin gives out, fails to hover. settling in the drum of my belly, the novel My production. in its fall production of John drama department, is proud the past being blown through the door. Love, My Also, be Van Drutenʼs I Remember to be the assistant director of A waitress--blond and ambitious-- Love by Rosa sure to listen Mama. this production. smothers me I forget, Guy. This closely to The play A directorʼs ability with red lipstick. “Arenʼt you that, I run away from what was, p r o d u c t i o n the amazing tells the story of a Norwegian to connect to a play is as that...” from those who are they, is different pit orchestra family living in San Francisco important as the acting itself. My yes intercepts her desperate giggle, those ghosts than any other w h i c h in 1910, struggling under “I love this play because I anything and soldiers musical that provides the the burden of children and am Norwegian,” comments San Marin has atmosphere for an appreciation of my first loveʼs and pioneers unemployment. Told from Ms. Linda Kislingbury- solos, sonnets, tone poems found only of fans, thinking done. Usually, of the play the perspective of Katrin, Cain, the Advanced Drama in that Van Gogh hanging nearby theyʼve discovered something. the musical is with its fun a daughter of the family, teacher. As she discovered stereotypically and ethnic the play describes the in her research, Kislingbury- on the cracking maroon wall. from a Western feel. relationships between the Cain has more in common Down I go, b-flat, b-flat, wail, slide, c u l t u r a l B e immediate family and their with the play than just ethnic My latte order drags with the waitress, I spin down into the audienceʼs drain perspective, sure not to kooky relatives, along with background. “When I did pen like water from a faucet. with stories miss this an eccentric British boarder. work on researching Kathryn away, black skirt swaying with the I am them. based in a m a z i n g With a young daughter in the Forbes, who wrote Mamaʼs crooner I roam their snapping fingers, England or the musical put hospital, a cat about to die, a Bank Account, which this play to get a reaction from my eyes. But it their nearly breaking pencils United States. on by the timid aunt secretly engaged was based on, I did find that seems trying to express Once on This San Marin to a funeral director, and an she…lived in Burlingame, Island is based m u s i c nothing turns me on anymore, nothing every tingle intimidating uncle intruding around the corner from where but Miles Davisʼ and every blink of my eye. Thurs., Oct. 6: in Haiti and department. upon family matters, crises are I was raised,” comments calm kind of blues and greens; the sound incorporates Senior Nathan Eli and Sophomore Casey Gasparini So much unavoidable. The mother of Kislingbury-Cain. Franz Ferdinand ($29.50) @ Bill Graham Civic aspects of hard work the family, however, remains I Remember Mama of wind, of rain, Never Sat., Oct. 8: Island. Ti Moune hopes to Haitian and Vodun cultures. and talent is being put into the stronghold, maintaining will be presented November all siphoned right into the keys, three never one day marry a rich boy, System of a Down & The Mars Volta ($32-$45) @ Directed by Parker this that it is a must see! You order. 17-21, with all shows starting souls never will my bed played by David Shultz and Oakland Arena Lee, this years cast is filled can watch this wonderful T h e at 7:00 PM except for the bound with imitation ivory. offer this, will my family Nathan Eli. David Shultz with a mixture of new performance the last week fresh-faced cast includes show on the 20th, which starts offer this. Itʼs a joy Devo w/ Missing Persons ($54-$65) @ Paramount says, “I think itʼs going to be th actors. Once On This Island in October, Thursday the 27 sophomores Haley at 2:00 PM. Says Kislingbury- Pressing them within my heavy mind existing only in sparratic blasts Theater a great production because th is an enchanting legend of through Sunday the 30 and McFadden as Katrin and Cain, “This story is really pushes the freshly delivered of color, light. Download Festival ft. The Killers, Arcade Fire, romance between a peasant the cast is uniformly talented, tickets go on sale October Kyle Ruth as Uncle Chris. about all our families.” coffee down a notch. I canʼt taste when Love me. Love me. Modest Mouse, Doves, H.I.M., Nine Black Alps, The girl and a rich city boy who and thereʼs a lot of positive 11th in the front office. Veterans, such as seniors Iʼm away from her, Lovemakers and more ($30-$50) @ the Shoreline Whatʼs The Deal With Airp…Splenda? Iʼm ready to beg on my knees again: And the solo cools. Amp. by Michael Cusack Thrice & Underoath ($19) @ the Warfield I need Tues., Oct. 11: There are as many cane-sugar growers (as Come Out and Play rumors about Splenda as there opposed to the last one Motor Mouth I need by David Schultz Eagles ($25-$150) @ the Oakland Arena are about Katrina Richards which is more likely to Sat., Oct. 15: in this issueʼs Straight from be spread by the makers by Paul Rilla the Horseʼs Mouth, and not of Splenda themselves) I need. Wheat grabs your hand with a grace A Night at the Pictures ($8) @ the Novato Teen Center surprisingly, just as few of claims that because the How much does it really cost to drive a mile? unheard of. Between the hemlock, Sun., Oct 16: them are true. It is important Splenda xamolecule has the fern, you brought each tip Dropkick Murphys ($22.50) @ SF Weekly Warfield for informed human beings chlorine atoms on it From a driverʼs perspective, it would make sense that Caffeine: Canta #3 of Nightengale of your lips up to your left Tues., Oct. 18: to be set straight about the and chlorine gas is this could be found by simply dividing the price of a by David Shultz and right ear, birthing a rosebud Splenda madness. poisonous, Splenda this gallon by a carʼs mileage, in miles per gallon. This is crescent. Gwen Stefani ($35-$65) @ the HP Pavillion in San A common story is must be bad for you. This is doesnʼt a misconception. Price of gas, in fact, is not the only, Back up in the moonlight. Even the pallid moon is jealous. Jose that Splenda is made from equally absurd; chlorine is by m e a n nor the single greatest factor in finding the true cost of Wed., Oct. 19: sugar, that it is merely the no means universally toxic, that the yellow A singer drifts But itʼs when you pulled the pale sugar molecule flipped. This and actually makes up half of driving a mile. Copeland ($15) @ Slimʼs five pound bag of Splenda idle across front stage. lace thread, dyed it red would make it equally tasty table salt, a substance that is will last you a lifetime or Mon., Oct. 24: -Direct driving expenses...... ………86 cents/mile and jumped rope between the trees and delicious as the real thing, essential for humans to live. even that those little yellow yet unable to be absorbed by Splenda doesnʼt do (including fuel, maintenance, It donʼt mean a thing, if it ainʼt got that that I sank deep into the mausoleum, Bright Eyes ($24.50) @ Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium packets will make your swing like the ones of Cairoʼs past. your body. The truth is that its job by giving off fewer coffee sweeter than the rest insurance, and finance costs) Wed., Oct. 26: while Splenda is made from calories; in fact it has been of the colors. When sold is -Societal costs (including...... ……………33 cents/mile Against Me ($13) @ Slimʼs sugar (or at least can be) it is shown in some experiments to packaged products, a tasteless highway construction and This is where my breath is forceful Your mild laughter echoed up a wholly different molecule give off more than plain sugar. with chocolate-smooth life. I pray to to play hopscotch 311 ($35) @ the Fillmore (they will also being playing white filler made from starch maintenance, tolls and on Thurs. & Fri at the same place/same price) that only slightly resembles Splenda works because it is is added to even everything parking, and air pollution) God in the chalk-line sky. sugar. The basis of the rumor sweeter, 500-600x sweeter out. with every inch of my five fingers And the distracting wash of clouds Fri., Oct. 28: is just plain silly, because than standard sugar. This In the end Splenda is that Iʼll explode pulled you over the switch- Weezer, the Foot Fighters, & Hot Hot Heat ($29.50- anyone whoʼs taken chemistry means that much less Splenda neither a miracle product nor $1.19/mile with an energy like caffeine, blade curl of string. $39.50) @ Oakland Arena knows that molecules are 3- has to be used for the same a dangerous public hazard, it only seeping in from a mouth piece D structures and thus if you level of sweetness as sugar. Thurs., Nov. 3: is merely the next generation buzzing Down, down, down, caught only flip them…they donʼt really If a recipe calls for a cup of of artificial sweetener, not yet Fall Out Boy ($25) @ SF Weekly Warfield change at all. sugar, you would only have to underneath my freshly-licked lips, by the scar hidden under proven to cause cancer, and freshly-tuned. a Savannah grass, the black sweater. Tues. & Wed. Nov. 8-9: Another rumor, use a pinch of pure Splenda. with slightly less aftertaste. which is propagated by Contrary to common logic U2 ($52-$168) @ the Oakland Arena SPORTS SPORTS Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 10 Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 11 New Season, New Coach, New Outlook Starting Off Slow SPORTS STANDOUTS by James Gramalia by Kavon Banejad The San Marin as San Marin was readily able really started to play together Dragon hopes for victory. for 185, including a 57 yard Following last tactically prepare under the by Alex Randall Marty Cunnie Mustangs have gotten off to to move the ball downfield, and focus.” On Saturday, breakaway. yearʼs double overtime loss leadership of Head Coach th a shaky 1-1 start out of the although they did not post Some excitement September 17 , the Mustangs The San Marin to Marin Catholic in the first Mike Carbone. gates this year. After the loss anymore scores. Taggard came with three minutes left traveled down to San Rafael offense was only able to round of MCAL playoffs, the The team has a of many key seniors from last finished the night 9-15 for 99 in the game, when Sonoma to host Justin-Siena in their put together one successful 10 returning seniors are more preseason record of 0-2-1 season and the arrival of a scoring drive, going 60 yards pumped up than ever to make and a regular season record new head coach, Kevin Ghee, and finishing on an 18 yard this season a success. Along of 0-1-2. They will have to the team is, at this point, scramble by Taggard. with their experience, they come together if they want to beginning to come together The Mustangs could bring a squad make it past the as a complete unit. not get much going through of technically opening round The Mustang defense the air, completing 3 passes for skilled players, of playoffs for shone in their season opener at a total of 59 yards, including including Senior the first time in Sonoma Valley on September a 29 yard connection from Captains David over a decade. 9th, giving up fewer than junior backup quarterback How is it possible football program, Marty by his brother Johnʼs Holleran and Fili This group of to fit a 5ʼ8”, 210-lb lineman started football later than history. John Cunnie 200 yards and outlasting the Jeff Johnstone to Garrett Ramirez, Senior skilled players Dragons, 7-6. The Mustangs Bartok. into a Robin costume? Only most, as a Junior Mustang currently holds the discus Alex DeConde, looks as if they Marty would know; for last in the 8th grade. Natural record at San Marin, with a only score on the night came Running back Mike and Senior Jessie could have on a 3 yard touchdown run DePew rushed for 103 yards, yearʼs Halloween, he was talent prevailed, as by throw of 179ʼ 5”. Mendoza. With a successful found parading around as sophomore year, he was Though the team by senior running back Mike making it two games in a row Senior Taylor season if they DePew. Junior defensive back with at least 100. His 37 yard Batmanʼs cunning sidekick. a member of the Varsity achievements will remain Jones in goal unite and play A four-year athlete here at football squad. One of as vivid memories, Marty Jimmy Puccinelli showed his rush down to the Sonoma 19 and Junior as a team. playmaking ability that Friday yard line during the second San Marin, his social antics Martyʼs favorite moments will miss the people most Nick George Hunter Giesen jumps W h e n night, blocking a point after quarter set up Taggardʼs demonstrate a mere part of came from that very year- of all. “Itʼs hard to get so as sweeper, for the ball asked what the kick and intercepting a ball in touchdown run. the spirit that drives this a triple overtime victory many guys that I hang out their defense team needs to senior. over Del Norte in the first with in one group working the endzone on a spectacular Senior defensive back will be a force be successful, diving catch. Each play kept Jeramy Shaver summed up Born into a sport- round of NCS playoffs. towards something,” he to be reckoned with. The Holleran replied, “We centered household, Football has not explains. Sonoma at 6 points, securing the game, “We came out flat, only aspect this sensational need chemistry. We need the lead for San Marin. The line surges forward as the Mustangs continue to dominate in their win over Drake on Sept. and we just lacked intensity Marty has been involved been Martyʼs only sport In college, Marty soccer team is lacking is to communicate better and in athletics for years. In at San Marin. During his plans to continue athletics, After the touchdown 24th. the whole game.” tactic. After the departure of show some discipline.” in the first quarter, the The Mustangs hope the Cunnie family, which freshman and sophomore in either Division II or yards, including an incredible drove deep into San Marin first home game of the long time coach Jay Larsen, Ramirez added, “We need to consists mostly of athletes, years, he was also an active III football or on club or Mustangs could not put to put the Justin-Siena game the team is struggling to work as a team.” anything together offensively 35 yard toss to senior wide territory. The Dragons were season. The Braves trounced behind them and build off of participation in such participant on the track and intramural teams. He also for the rest of the half. Junior receiver Garrett Bartok. threatening to score, but the the Mustangs, 42-6, on a cold the good from the Sonoma activities was “encouraged, field team. He threw both shows interest in playing quarterback Tyler Taggard DePew ended the night with tough San Marin defense and foggy night. game. Injury hampered Mustangs Come Out if not demanded.” He shotput and discus for the rugby for a university, said, “We were trying to set 105 yards rushing and one stuffed their attempts and The Justin-Siena junior defensive end Jimmy played sports year-round, team, the latter in which since he has played it since up play-action, but it just touchdown. forced them to settle for a field running game was seemingly Pederson said, “We will look Swinging participating in recreational he took home an MCAL freshman year. Whether as DePew said about goal attempt. The Sonoma unstoppable, as they racked soccer, basketball, and frosh-soph championship Robin or a lineman, Marty wasnʼt working.” back on what we did right by Miquelle Bagley the second half success, “We kicker hooked the kick wide up 346 yards on the ground. baseball. two years ago. For Marty, will always be remembered The offense really against Sonoma and go from San Marin Girls dominated her opposition, as picked up in the second half are a second half team… we left, thus ending any more Tailback Bryon Patton rushed there.” Now a fourth-year participation on the track as a great man in tights. Varsity tennis is looking at did Jordana Seldon, with a veteran of the San Marin and field team was incited another great season and a score of 6-2, 6-1. chance at taking MCALs. It seems that the Leilani Gilpin Splash Into the Season The Fastest Growing Sport in America Even though number one girlsʼ late summer practice by Alex Randall by Allison Arnheiter by Jay Maurer singles player Ayla Potter is paying off. They are more was out with a thigh injury, comfortable with each other The water polo game, the girls lost 5-9 What is the fastest Jose Stealth. Boys lacrosse is much a team sport as there are growing sport in America? like ice hockey on grass, but 11 players on the field from the Mustangs shut out San and their coach, Jay Potter. teams started off on a bad to Justin Siena. The top Rafael in their first game, 9-0. While the girls are still note this year but it will scorer was sophomore Perhaps soccer? Or maybe using a ball instead of a puck each team. Some girls love Texas Hold-em Poker! No and a stick with a net instead it because there are so many Sophomore twins Meredith recovering from the emotional hopefully build up the Jenah Dawson, with two wait, thatʼs a game, not a sport, of a blade. The ball is about positions and therefore great and Camille Mixter both loss of team cheerleader and strength needed to beat goals. Seniors Stacey even though it is on ESPN. the size of a baseball, but even variety. “Itʼs a combination played notable games with big sister, Alicia Miranda, the rest of their opponents. Boven, Leilani Gilpin, Actually, the fastest growing harder. Some of these guys of the spirit of team coming scores of 6-4, 6-1 and 6-1, 6- compensation comes in the Their first game of the and Lindley Schneider sport in America is Lacrosse. can shoot at speeds well over together, and the freedom 2. Doubles team consisting form of new freshman talent. season was against Marin each scored a goal as well. According to Lacrosse. 100 mph! Lacrosse is also you feel when youʼre running of Gina Soares and Emily A standout from the pack, Catholic, where the girls The final score org, over 300,000 people the oldest sport in America, down the field.” said Senior Randall won by a score of Jordana Seldon, is playing were crushed by a score for the boys game against participate nationwide. Youth since it was invented by the player Paige Thelen, who 6-2, 6-0. number four singles and is Amidst all the Along with team, she enjoyed the In their second expected to be a huge asset to of 18-1. Returning senior Justin Sienna was 21- players account for about half Native Americans. The game made MCAL Second Team complexities that the swimming in middle school, experience because “our match, the team advanced to the team this season. With a universe holds, the fact Leilani also participated in entire team cheered them Lindley Schneider scored 4. Ben Sangster, Chris of that number, and many was referred to as “the little last year. Paige continued, young players can be found brother of war” because it “Itʼs such a hands-on sport, a 2-0 league play record with team full of talent, Mustangs remains that some people a synchronized swimming on to the finish…It just their only goal. Although Moghbal, and sophomore a win over Terra Linda, 7-2. are sure to be one of the top are simply born for the group. “People donʼt realize really showed the teamʼs there were 18 goals scored Nick Welsch, each right here in Novato and at was considered excellent like no other - youʼre right in San Marin High School. Just military training. it all the time.” San Marinʼs Dina Rosenberg teams in MCAL this season. water. Leilani Gilpin, a how difficult [synchronized spirit.” by Marin Catholic, senior scored four goals, which ask your classmates; it wonʼt The girls version If you think you four-year member of both swimming] is until they try When asked what goalie Angela Olmanson made them the top three take long for you to find a of Lacrosse is much more might be interested in the water polo and the swim it,” Leilani says in defense she will miss most about saved five goals from the scorers of the game. Max fellow student who plays ladylike and requires much Lacrosse, there will be an Teeing off team for San Marin, spends of the sport. San Marin sports, Leilani net. McDonald had a total of lacrosse. San Marin has both more finesse. Hitting and informational lunch meeting by James Gramalia an average of 23 hours in Leilani was replied, “My teammates. I or around a swimming pool inspired to begin swimming love the team bonding and The boysʼ final 13 saves. boys and girls varsity teams checking are not legal, so in the next few weeks; watch The San Marin to beat Tam. every week. competitively because she all the new people I get to score was 15-4. The With the season competing in MCAL. San body angles and refined play for the announcement. NLC Varsity Girlsʼ Golf team has She has established Learning how to likes “that you compete meet every year.” While top scorer was senior already started, the Marin is a member of the rules the game. But girls also is sponsoring a fall ball gotten off to a solid start this herself as one of the top swim at the age of four, individually, but the team she would like to continue Ben Sangster with two Mustangs are not going Novato Lacrosse Club (NLC), Lacrosse has a draw of its clinic the last three Sundays in season, going 2-2 in their players in MCAL this year. Leilani quickly grew keen aspect is great, because athletics in college, a goals; seniors Chris to rest until the get the one of the oldest lacrosse own, and once a girl plays it, November and the first three first 4 games. The Mustangs The Mustangs to the water, swimming your teammates push you passion for math directs her clubs in Northern California, thereʼs no turning back. “It Sundays in December. Sign- topped Tam twice for their are looking good and are Moghbel and Paul Lillie job done. “This is a year competitively by the time and you push them.” attention towards a major dating back to the 1960s! just gives you such a rush and up sheets will be passed out two wins. shooting for a spot in the closely followed with full of opportunity,” says she was eight. A member of Over her four years in statistics. Although Why the popularity it is so competitive. Itʼs like at the informational meeting. The team is riding playoffs this season after one goal each. In the Coach John Kennedy. But the Rolling Hills Stingrays here, Leilaniʼs favorite sometimes aggravating, of lacrosse? “Youʼve got boys no other sport; I just love it.” “Itʼs a unique sport that most on the outstanding play of missing out last year. net, senior goalie Max to make it to the playoffs, for many years, she now SM athletic moment was water sports will always with sticks running around said San Marinʼs Julie Kern, people donʼt do, like soccer senior #1 Allison Green. Coach Bob Lacy McDonald had a total of the Mustangs are going to swims with the Marin “watching the medley relay hold a special place in hitting each other. What who was Defensive Player of or track, but itʼs such a great Her excellent approach to summed up the season so far, Pirates, a year-round team win MCALS my freshman Leilaniʼs heart. six saves. have to work hard. could be better than that?” the Year last year. team sport.” said Meredith the game resulted in her “We are having a lot of fun that takes swimming rather year.” Although she wasnʼt In their second says Matt Ogelsby of the San Girls Lacrosse is very Mixter. shooting a season high of 37 out there…itʼs great.” seriously. on the victorious relay ODDS AND ENDS Pony Express October 5, 2005 • Page 12

Fun Facts Straight From The by James Gramalia •There are more than 200 kinds of chili peppers, Horseʼs Mouth: none of which belong to the pepper family. A Little Gossip •Golf was banned in England in 1457 because it was From Around the considered a distraction from the serious pursuit of archery. Stable •Olympic badminton rules say that the birdie has to by Katrina Rchards have exactly fourteen feathers. •Anonymous freshman girl goes obsessively ga-ga over Senior •Henry Ford of Ford Motors once flatly stated that David Holleran. •Senior girl known as “Summer” made it on radio talk show history is “bunk” Loveline. •The Chinese, in ancient times, used marijuana only •Anonymous English teacher is seen with a “love bite” on his as a remedy for dysentery neck. •It is against the law to whale hunt in Oklahoma •Junior Girl rumored to be dating wrestler with rhyming name. •Every citizen of Kentucky is required by law to take •Senior Nick LeDuc and Sean Ruggerio get suspended for egging a few ʼ08 girls. a bath at least once a year •Long time sophomore couple Keith Jayne and Kasie Gasparini •The biggest pig ever recorded was a creature named call it quits for the 7th time... but later get back together. Big Boy who weighed in at 1,904 pounds •Madden ʻ06 distracts football team from more important goals. •The Bible is the #1 shoplifted book in America •Senior Mathias Stephanʼs random weekend house parties add to •Your statistical chance of being murdered is one in his growing popularity. •Mr. Krakora tells his U.S. History class about his past as a twenty thousand German pop star. •Paranormal experts say people reach the peak of •“The O.C.” (8 PM) and “Reunion” (9 PM), both on Fox, keep the their ability to see ghosts when theyʼre 7 years old female population of San Marin from completing their Thursday •Mageiricophobia is the intense fear of having to night homework. cook •Freshmen girls rumored to be judging the upperclassmen girls by •Your thumb is the same size as your nose the jeans they wear. •Hula-Skirt Honeys at the Aloha Groove entice onlookers. •Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of Sophomores girls compete, but skin doesnʼt always win. the United States national income. •Junior Editor, supposed girlfriend of wrestler with rhyming name, •A group of 12 or more cows is called a flink late to first layout session. •The lifespan of a squirrel is about nine years •Senior Scott Menascoʼs future wife upset at Drake player after September 24th game. Crossword by Dan Saslow ACROSS 40. Glossy dies on this of equipment 45. Audible exhale 1. Breathe 42. Closely ranked to 6. Indonesian islands 33. Evil; supernatural 46. Ms. Shine practices 8. Hendrix axe president; abbr. 7. a graphic character used 35. “Howdy” variant this 13. Act of neglecting; 43. To glisten in ideography; id_____ 37. Greeters at the theatre 47. Mayhem; C______leaving out 44. Effeminate, timid 9. Large brass instrument 38. Vietnamese delicacies 49. Yours; Old English 15. _____-friendly (variant spelling); New 10. Ps, Qs… similar to Chinese egg 51. Warning notice 16. Blood and frogs are Orleans funk song “_____ 11. Popular television rolls 53. Video game company included in this Strut” channel; __&__ 41. To _____ over 18. Two monkeys, two 48. Act of resting; 12. Airplane dinner plates 43. ___ Lanka mice, two lions are all tranquility 14. Difference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 aboard 49. Common article 17. 49 Across 19. Quality detected by 50. Between Nebraska and in Spanish 13 14 15 ears Illinois 20. Odyssey 16 17 20. Putter helper 52. Most abundant heavy creature 23. “Thank God!” via IM metal 21. Frisbees 18 19 20 21 22 24. Occasionally more 53. Common holiday are shaped as 23 24 25 proper than “and” beverage, _____g ______25. Commonly 54. Correction mark 22. 26 27 28 29 30 31 unwelcome federal agency indicating wrong spelling Professional 26. Slithering sea creature. 55. Popular Japanese prefix 32 33 34 35

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