Sign Language Has a Say EHS Band

lainsmen Evergreen High School ress 14300 NE 18th Street, Vancouver, WA 98684 DecemberP 5, 2002 Vol. XXI Issue IV EHS Band & Colorguard have the due partly to a penalty because “Eye of the Tiger” they left the field too late. The mind during preliminary compe- band knew that they could do a Adam Shumaker tition. All of the negative fac- lot better and everyone had things Staff Reporter & Band Member tors pre- vented the here is a certain frame of mind band from Tthat people have to be in while doing their Steve Getsinger is crowned they march. Some kids call it “The best. Jester of the Royal Penny Zone,” while others call it “The Eye Some- Court of the Tiger.” This form of deep times it Pg.3 concentration used in combination takes some with the skills they already possess mistakes gives Evergreen marching band the to make edge. you realize All of the sweltering summer what is im-

afternoons at band camp to the portant and Photo courtesy of Google.com freezing cold nights at bi-weekly put things Autzen Stadium was the site of Evergreens’ well-earned practices have led up to one day; Fi- in perspec- victory, and farewell performance. nals competition at the University tive and that is how it worked for they could improve on. The war of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium. Pres- Evergreen. Grant’s Pass won that had to be won was more of a Rachel Lam loves Jimmy sure and intimidation along with first place in prelims and Ever- personal battle than just a band Fallon, cheesy bread, and heavy rain made for a bad frame of green followed in a close second competition. hair gel. Before finals the band Pg.8 walked out into the dark, lonely Sign Language has a say gravel parking lot for warm ups. Melissa Sandeen deaf and hard-of-hearing stu- Everyone was ready; there was no Staff Reporter dents-anyone interested in learn- fear stricken expressions or eyes ing ASL,” states Goodell. glazed with intimidation. Every ave you ever walked through In the ASL club there will eye had a look of intensity and Hthe halls and saw two people be activities such as silent games, courage. There was a strong en- communicating in sign language signing games, attending Deaf ergy built up in everyone and they Hey Mercedes lights up the and said to your friends, “I wish I Cultural events (Deaf Olympics, were prepared to rock the stands. sky with new LP, “Every knew what they were saying?” How Haunted House, etc.), and silent As the band left the parking Night Fireworks.” would you like to be able to carry events (silent dinner and silent lot they tore off the raincoats, re- Pg.10 on a conversation with a deaf stu- bowling). You will also interact vealing with pride, the golden E dent, or if you are deaf, carry on a and socialize in sign language. on their chests. The rain started conversation with a hearing stu- There is no cost for the to soak into their uniforms but it dent? club; however there will be didn’t matter, the cold was super- Well now you can! There is a fundraising. ficial, what mattered was on the new club at Evergreen called the Goodell says the motive be- field. As the band prepared to go Sign Language Club. It is held ev- hind starting the ASL club was on, they waited in the large con- ery two crete corridor that led into the weeks dur- field. Evergreen’s energy was at Coming to a table near you! ing 2nd lunch Continued on Pg. 3 A student speaks out about and after Student Center mess. school. The Pg.12 ASL club Turn to page was created Photo by Toni Scott 11 for our new by Christy A-S-L is F-U-N Editorial sec- Goodell, the tion featuring ASL teacher at Evergreen, and “to be actively involved in the Kathleen Larson. Larson is the Deaf Community, use ASL skills opinions teacher for the deaf at EHS. The in a variety of ways, provide a submitted by club meets in Mrs. Larson’s class- friendly environment to practice Plainsmen. room, room 806. ASL, and create more interaction The Sweet E’s smile on, and off the dance floor. Who, might you ask, can join between Evergreen High Pg.15 this club? “People who know ASL, School’s deaf and hearing popu- current and former ASL students, lation.” Evergreen Les Miserables won’t make you Miserable Sammy Nord Alumni: Staff Reporter played by both Betsy Hillstead and Although Les Miserables Danya Clevenger, who had an affair doesn’t open until January, keep hink you have it rough? Well and had to send her illegitimate child it in the back of your mind and Presidential Tmaybe you should compare to live with an innkeeper and your life to that of those living on his wife, the Thenardiers, Ray Freedom the streets of France during the first Pierott, Chris Galbreath and French Revolution. That is just one Alicia Sanders. The story aspect of the next show from the goes on as Fantine is sent Scholars Kim Dang Drama Department, Les away from the factory when Staff reporter Miserables. But this year’s musical the foreman finds out she has is a bit different from ones of the a child. She becomes a pros- vergreen’s 2001-2002 gradu past, because it’s an opera. The titute, and gets very sick. ates Eri Higashi and Katia whole show is done in song with E When she is on her death bed Rossi have been awarded $500 no plain spoken dialogue. she is confronted by Valjean and were named by President This show is about ex-con- who vows to get her child Bush the Presidential Freedom vict Jean Valjean, played by Cosette, played by Desirae Scholars.

John Rude, who decides to Photo courtesy of Google.com Ius and Chelsea Carnahan, The Presidential Freedom change his life around when re- Les Miserables is sure to make you and raise her as his own. Scholarship is awarded for great leased on parole. But he can’t anything but miserable. When Cosette becomes a service to the community for their escape his past because of an young woman she falls in community service, and for essays officer Javert, played by John love with Marius, played by Cory when it opens go see all the hard on freedom after September 11 Weiss, who won’t let Valjean Battey, but he is torn between stay- work the cast and crew has put and also on citizenship. Scholar- escape his past. Before he was ing with Cosette or going with his into the show. Although its title ships were funded by contribu- sent to prison, Valjean was a friends and fellow students and does mean, the miserable, they all tions from the staff members at poor man living on the streets fighting for France. All the while, hope that the show won’t make Evergreen High School. Rossi, but changes his life and be- Eponine, played by Sarah Arnold you miserable despite its length. who is now at Washington State comes the mayor and owner of and Evelyn Babcock, a street urchin, So come out and see the show University, was President of Key a factory. In the factory works is in love with Marius but does all when it opens. It’s a story of love, Club and was helping the commu- a woman named Fantine, she can to help him be with Cosette. tragedy, and change. nity by raising money for the vic- tims of September 11. Stamping Higashi, who is now a Fresh- man at Western Washington Uni- versity, was the President of the out Smoke National Honor Society and fed the hungry, brought happiness to Sarah McKinley nursing home residents, and sup- A & E Editor plied a homeless shelter. ational smoke-out day was NThursday, November 21st, for those who accepted the chal- your challenge, if you were or are lenge. There were nicotine addicted a smoker, was to quit smoking, pig lungs for viewing as you ate chewing, or using tobacco prod- your lunch, and real life testimoni- ucts for at least that day. als of what its like to breathe with On Wednesday the 20th and diseased lungs, good support for Thursday the 21st Evergreen stu- those attempting to not smoke or dents were provided with videos chew, and an opportunity to get and grotesque images of tobacco some first hand help through ces- and the people that use it. The sation groups or other quitting tech- point of these movies was to show niques. students the truth about tobacco vs. Students at lunch also got the what the to- “big picture’ of smoking by bacco industry having the chance to iden- tells you and tify any and all family wants you to members who have died believe. The from tobacco addiction by videos also writing the person’s name covered the on a “hospital style name negative and bracelet.” The bracelet harmful effects chain was then constructed

of nicotine. It Courtesy of Google.com and hung in the student cen- Evergreens’ campus was was said that alive with the deadly ter during both lunches. nicotine is the consequences of smoking. Whatever you came away most addictive with from National Smoke- drug used by youth in our culture. out Day, I know we all learned in- At lunch time on both days, formative things that may not have the staff provided information on been brought to our attention. nicotine, there were resources for Maybe next time you light up, you quiting that included; facts about will remember some of the images second hand smoke, and quit-kits shown to you on smoke-out day. ○○○○○ All Hail the King and Revealing the Stars Sarah Ackerman ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Speakers from all over Washing- Business Manager Queen of Pennies ton, and from various companies came in to give presentations on Mrs. Bump and Mr. Triplett. Tia Dunham he Stars were out at different subjects. Topics in- Staff Reporter Mrs. Piland and Mr. Burris were DECA’s Fall Leadership Con- cluded: “Say it with Style-Capti- named Duke and Duchess, the T ference, themed “Reveal the Star vating your Audiences atten- he freshman class of 2006 is Lord and Lady were Mrs. within” that was held in Bellevue, tion,” and “Get a GRIP-A Simple off to an early start. On No- Moszetter and Mr. Warner. To T Washington. Even though the long Formula for Success.” At the end vember 7th, Randy Cate and keep them all amused, Ms. bus ride was boring, the three-day of the day came the “Hollywood Christy Goodell were crowned Lockwood and Mr. Getsinger trip was anything but. At around after Party.” This dance had live King and Queen of Pennies, a were made jesters. The Freshman 11:30am on Thursday morning, 25 music and a DJ located in the project put on by the freshman Council, consisting of six stu- Evergreen students arrived in Doubletree Ballroom. After the council. dents and Mrs. Burris, the advi- downtown Seattle, where they re- day’s events, groups headed back To vote, students could put sor, made $166 during this ceived instructions from their lead- to their hotels for the 11:30 cur- in a penny, one ers, Diane Heath and Lisa Harvey. few. vote, nickel, Later in the day the group Saturday, the third and final five votes or a made the 25 minute journey to day, had another general session dime for 10 Bellevue, where they would be and more seminars to help inspire votes towards staying at the Doubletree Hotel. leadership in Washington DECA. their teacher of After unpacking and resting, the Joe Holmes, Evergreen DECA choice. If they opening session commenced. officer and conference speaker, didn’t want About 2,000 people attended the quoted that, “The conference that teacher to conference from most of the started out with a bang at the win then stu- schools in Washington. The open- opening session and the effec- dents could ing keynote speaker, Sam Glenn, tiveness of the conference never vote a quarter, gave a magnificent speech on “The stopped.” He felt that Glenn’s 25 votes or a Photo by John Hanson Burning Heart of a Leader” which seminar on Friday had great sto- dollar, 100 Penny Court Royals: Christy Goodell, Queen and Randy was both emotional and hysteri- ries and real-life applications. He votes, against Cate, King pose with Senior, Caleb Scoville. cally funny. The first day of the also enjoyed a seminar about that teacher. conference closed with the evening “Requesting Business Sponsor- At the end of the contest, they to- unique fundraiser and hope that entertainment game show “name ship” with speaker, Jessie Evans. taled and cancelled out votes to their next one will be a bigger that tune”, where the audience When asked about being in a see who won. Although the re- success. Although they haven’t plays along, as contestants, to re- leadership position with DECA, maining teachers didn’t win king decided exactly what they want call names of popular songs. he replied, “I enjoyed the oppor- and queen they were given other to do, they are considering the Friday started bright and tunity of being on stage speak- titles instead. The king and week of Winter Tolo for their early at 8:00 am with the general ing and participating in the semi- queen’s prince and princess were next project. session, followed by the marketing nar.” With the informative, up- fair and career expo. After that, beat speakers and the uplifting Evergreen Band and Colorguard there were seminars on competi- atmosphere, the trip turned out to

Continued from pg. 1 tions, leadership, and life skills. be a huge success!

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Photo Courtesy of the EMB announced finally that The “hard work, effort, and dedication” of band Evergreen had won the students, such as Peachi Fackrell amounted to an astounding victory at Championships. competition. All of the hard work, effort and dedication of band stu- Almost every mistake made dents had paid off. The seniors in prelims was fixed in finals; the finished off their marching sea- show was powerful, precise, and son with a bang and the lower convincing. Movement by move- classmen have more great years ment, Evergreen marching band to look forward to in the Ever- filled up Autzen Stadium with green Marching Band. Anytime is Loving Rock and Roll ways been a teacher, but classroom, Cate enjoys snowboarding time Teacher of the he hasn’t. His former ca- watching plays and sport- Issue reer involved music, and ing events, and investigat- for Grenz Vincci Lam music publishing. You ing “old, out-of-the-way News Editor may have heard some of small towns.” His most Freshman his music sung by Ted recent interest is watching Profile tler Mountain.” ortable 813 is rocking Nugent, or in the back- The Young and the Rest- with the sounds of ground of scenes from The less. Although the soap Ashley Powell What is a food you like P opera has been using Staff Reporter that most people think is ideas, creativity, and Young and the Restless. gross? “I like string beans. Randy Cates’ vinyl Cate says that teach- Cates’ music since 1987, Name: Jake Rudolph Not everyone is a big fan records. Through his 16 ing has really made a dif- he didn’t realize “it was Grenz. of them.” years of teaching, the last ference in his life because any good until last sum- Place and Date of Birth: If you could have any 3 at mer.” May 20, 1987 Seattle. animal for a pet what EHS Aside from Where is your favorite would you have? “A must small towns, soap place to eat? “Machuwok, monkey because they look have operas, and vinyl the Chinese restaurant in like they are really fun and been records, Cate spends the mall.” crazy.” great his mornings before If you could be anyone in What season do you en- for the first bell rings in the world for 24 hours joy the most? “Winter Cate a swimming pool. He who would you be? because it’s snowboarding be- was a competitive Why? “Vin Diesel be- season.” cause swimmer for 11 cause he looks like he has What is your all time fa- he years through high a pretty fun life.” vorite band? “The “plans school and college, What would you buy Beastie Boys because they to be at until he decided to let Photo by Ashley Powell first if you just won one have lots of different EHSMr. Cate can be found all over the school watching you. his hair down, liter- million dollars? “Prob- styles.” for a ally. Cate says that ably a Cadillac Escalade Which do you prefer the long time.” Cate presents it “pushes me to be more his hair “grew to a length with all the available fea- most, Pepsi of Coke? “I a whole host of subjects in creative, a better listener, comparable to Mr. tures.” prefer Pepsi, only because his classes but he mainly and more involved with Getsingers.” On that note, Where in the world the flavor is better.” teaches English, Speech, life. I meet cool people, “I Love Rock and Roll” is would you go if you could What would you do if and sometimes Drama I. read great stories, and hear the tune in both his head leave school right now? there was no more oxy- It may seem as if new ideas all the time.” and his life. So “put an- “I would go gen in the world? “Prob- Cate is so comfortable in Outside of his cozy, other dime in the juke- Snowboarding on Whis- ably die.” the classroom that he’s al- eclectically decorated box,” and rock on. Strung Out on Katie Bennerdict Eggs and Cassie Smith Bacon! where in the world, why: “Scott Thomason, Senior Profile ogy. where and why: “North because I want to save Jeff Smith Hobbies: Snowboarding. Junior Profile Pole to say hi to my friend money.” Staff Reporter Favorite Movie: The Brittany Bishop Santa Claus, then I would Favorite teacher: Master Other Sister. Staff reporter make a short stop at the Warner and Mr. Getsinger Full Name: Cassandra If you were stranded on South Pole to say hi to the (cough extra points!?!) Kay Smith. a deserted island, what Name: Katie Benner penguins for Mr. What do you do on your Birthplace: Portland, OR. would you bring? “My Birthday: February 22, Getsinger.” spare time? “Cheer on the Favor- 2002 band because I’m their ite Grade: 11th number one fan, eat Food: Favorite color: Bennerdict eggs and Rocky Rich, vibrant, bacon (I made them Road blue and Granny myself and the name Ice Apple Green too because my name is Cream. Favorite movie: Benner so you know Pet Jumanji Bennerdict!!), blowing Peeve: Favorite restau- bubbles in my milk and “When rant: Pizza see how much better I people Schmizza and look upside down by drive Honking Huge looking at the back of a slow or Burrito’s spoon.” If you could be any- leave Do you play Photo by John Hanson their sports? “Yes, I Katie tries a new look on herself. thing what would you blinker play soccer, track, syn- Favorite animals: North be and why: “I would be

on.” Photo by Jeff Smith chronized swimming and American Harry Nose a jet because J-J the Jet Cassandra shows off some of her rockin’ moves. Favor- I’m in the Kazoo March- Wombats Plane is my hero and I ite Band: Strung Out. boyfriend, food, and a CD ing Band.” Most enjoyed class: would be a secret agent Favorite TV show: Ev- player with CDs.” Brother or sister: “No, Spanish with Mrs. Yetter woman because I really erybody Loves Raymond Future Plans: “To go to just my dog and me.” If you could meet a fa- want world peace, seri- Favorite Class: Psychol- college.” If you could go any mous person who and ously!!!” WWU Vikings For Everyone ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Kim Martin:

College Review by their class rank, test won the inaugural GNAC Future Tia Dunham scores, essays, character/ all-sports championships Staff Reporter personality qualities, ex- during the 2001-02 school Photographer tracurricular activities, tal- year. WWU also placed igh up on the hill, ent and ability, volunteer second at the NCAA II Artist of the where she enjoys the Hoverlooking work, work experience, National Women’s Crew Issue friendly atmosphere (and Bellingham Bay and many and whether or not they Championships. There are Rachel A. Camp golfing for free). Kim’s of Puget Sound’s 172 San live in the state of Wash- 15 sports for both men and Staff Reporter favorite classes are Paint- Juan Islands, Western ington which shows be- women to choose from. ing Studio and her inde- Washington University is cause only 7% are from The academic mini- im Martin is a multi- pendent study in Photog- considered “One mum requirements are Ktalented artist. She raphy. of the best and pretty average with has At most beautiful student’s average done home, colleges” the Se- GPA being 3.5 and ex- there attle Post- 22% of students being ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ cel- are two Intelligencer has in the top 10% of their lent cats ever seen. The class. This public work called university has school accepts stu- in a Gray 73 buildings on dents with only their num- and it’s 214 acre GED. ber of Bomber, campus which The costs are me- and Ti- makes it big $5700 for room and dia, ger, a enough to have a board, $720 for books in- grey- wide choice in and supplies, $273 for clud- hound

academics, Photo Courtesy of http://www.wwu.edu/ fees and only $35 for ing that people to meet WWU students get to know each other by the the admissions fee. char- gets and things to do, fountain. But if that scares you coal, excited but yet small enough so out of state. The student away, there are merit pas- and nobody will be left behind teacher ratio is 20.8 to 1, scholarships for academ- tel, uri- or lost. The current enroll- which leaves teachers the ics, creative arts, job skills, oil nates ment is 11,564 people with freedom of individual aca- minority status, religious paint, Photo by Jeff Smith when demic attention to their Despite her messy room, Kim always looks a high percentage of fe- affiliation, and music and andvery fashionable. her males (57%), and a low students. This liberal arts drama. Western Washing- pho- brother’s ethnically diverse percent- college is known for fine ton University Vikings has tography. Her drawings friends visit. Kim stays up age (only 14% including and performing arts. a little bit for everyone, so and paintings are usually late to view her favorite African American, Asian, If sports are your if you’re interested make still life pieces. She does television program, Conan Hispanic and Native thing the football, volley- sure to have your admis- not wish to express any- O’Brien, because “Conan American). ball, and both men’s and sions in by the deadline in thing through most of that O’Brien is the funniest

Students are accepted women’s basketball all March.

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right? Well this is greatest friends. chard Hills Country Club, quit until it is completed. ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ the thing that got Not only has being ○○○○○○○ John Rude to be- in choir helped rations even come from always as respectful to- come the musi- him create friend- music. “Frank Sinatra, wards him as I should be.” cian he is today. ships, but also it he’s just super,” is one of With hopes to get Not because it was has helped to teach the scholarships something he was him life lessons, people “Being in choir has with his interested in, but “Being in choir that been a huge stepping amazing because the class has been a huge have stone in my life. It has voice, Rude was easy and the stepping stone in been a is one tal- teacher was cool. my life. It has great raised my self-esteem ented musi- So, since then, raised my self-es- inspi- and made me more re- cian. From Rude has been in- teem and made me ration sponsible.” the bass sec- volved, and fallen more respon- to tion of the Photo by Adam Shumaker in love with mu- Super singer John shows off some daring moves. sible.” Rude just him. As well as the choir choir, to the stage for music. For eight years now, There are other seems to be able to pull director here at Evergreen, sical theater, he is one he has been in some way, pieces of music that Rude about everything out of Mikkel Iverson. “Even whose talent will be shape, or form, been asso- loves other than the thing music. Some of his inspi- though,” he says, “I’m not missed when it is gone.

We’veWe’ve gotgot spirit,spirit, yesyes wewe do…..do…..

*All pictures taken by John Hanson

We’veWe’ve gotgot spirit,spirit, howhow aboutabout you?you? Counting down Lashley does it all Boy Of The until graduation high school. then try this; his favorite Issue He’s not all work. drink Girl of the John Hanson This is Staff Reporter busy choco- Issue be when I finally do gradu- more late ate.” And once she gradu- Sammy Nord ree planting, soccer, than milk Staff Reporter ates, she has plans to at- key club, plus a mil- aver- and he tend Brigham Young Uni- T lion and a half other activi- age watches n August 28, 1984 versity, get married in the ties are the calling of one guy T.V. Tami Weiss was LDS (or Mormon) temple, O student who seems to do en- just born. Although she was and have a big family. Her it all. David Allen Lashley, joys like born in Saint Vincent Hos- favorite quote she told me an honor student at EHS, kickin’ every- pital, she didn’t move to is, “ I’d rather laugh with makes every moment it with one Vancouver until she was the sinners than cry with

count by consuming his his Photo by John Hanson else. In in seventh grade, but has the saints.” But this is not time with work at the lo- girl- Which do you think... fact, been here ever since. to be confused with how cal grocer and TEL (TRU friend and break dancing. his favorite show happens Along with the nec- she wants to live her life, Ele- Don’t be to be The Man Show. essary school obligations, or are they words that she ments fooled by Lashley also digs reading Weiss is also actively in- lives by. Crew), all this am- books like 1984 and volved in the ASB, her With big plans for her mak- bition. The Beowulf, and listening to church and is a member of future and plans to get ing ex- young music from various artists the tra cur- scholar in- such as Outkast and Eryka cross- ricular tends on Badu. Sound prefect? The coun- activi- going to only thing that can get this try ties college af- guy down seems to be dis- team. seem ter high honest people, and the oc- Being like a school and casional unstoppable nag- a se- walk Photo by John Hanson pursuing ger. Other than those nior ...is my better side? in the the career minuet pet peeves, David this park when you put it to- of his dreams. If that Lashley is an all around year gether with soccer and doesn’t sound regular, star. she, like next four years? many “I just want to have fun The Lam that left oth- and make these next four Photo by Adam Shumaker ers, is Weiss is all smiles just thinking about graduation years my best.” the herd look- What are some facts that ing forward to that day of them accomplished, Weiss you would like to share Sophomore “When people use the graduation. “Honestly, is a girl that knows what about yourself? spoon they eat off of to nothing!” Weiss said Profile she wants. With just a few “I am a very happy person dish up their food instead when I asked what she Adam Shumaker months left at Evergreen who always seems to be of the serving spoon.” was going to miss after she Staff Reporter she definitely knows laughing, and I love my What’s your favorite graduates, “Maybe think- where she’s going after- friends more than any- What is your full name? food? ing about how great it will wards. thing.” Rachel Ingrid Lam. Mexican food from What is one thing that When were you born? Muchos Gracias. “Dream as if you will you like about yourself? Hong Kong “the home- What is your favorite “I am the kind of person land.” band? live forever, live as if that really doesn’t care Do you what other people think. I know you will die today” believe I am an individual any and I like that quality other Freshman December 6, 1987. about myself.” lan- If you could go anywhere Do you have a boy- guages? Profile in the universe where friend? “I am Kim Dang would it be? “No boyfriend yet, but I learning Staff reporter “I would have to say Ha- would really like to go out how to waii, because I have al- with my best friend ever speak Name: ways wanted to surf.” Luke Anderson.” and Kristie Adkins. What is your favorite What do you like to do write How do you feel being a quote? one your free time? Chi- freshman this year at “Dream as if you will live “Hang with friends, play nese.” Photo by Adam Shumaker Evergreen? forever, live as if you will soccer, shop, talk on the HowRachel wonders how she’ll keep her hair looking “So far, I have been treated die today.” phone, pretty much what old are as good as it does. with great respect by my Which middle school did every teenage girl does.” you? “I like Saves the Day and peers, teachers and you go to? What is your favorite 15. the Aquabats.” coaches. I feel like this is Cascade Middle School. song? What is your favorite Do you have a favorite going to be a wonderful What are things that you “My favorite song is called color? TV show? year.” would like to accomplish I’d Do Anything by Simple “Metallic black.” Anything with Jimmy When is your birthday? here at Evergreen in the Plan.” What is your pet peeve? Fallon in it. Urban legend shocks BJ’s Pizza Concert moviegoers could be my Calendar plot unfolds Keller digs deeper into Movie Review Compiled by Filip Pietrzak the mystery and tries to solve it in a Staff Reporter Adam Shumaker race against time to suppress the su- new home Staff Reporter pernatural evil. Restaurant Review Fri 12/6/02 ★★★★ out of five stars This is the theme for the movie Brittany Bishop Skylab @ Tonic Lounge mysterious, unlabeled “the ring” which opened October Staff Reporter TRUST Company @ Crystal VHS tape filmed all in th A 18 . The film was one of the most ★★★★★ out of five stars Ballroom black and white, an assort- interesting and intriguing I have seen. Meditations @ Mt. Tabor Pub & ment of ran- It’s not think that if I go to BJ’s again Theater dom, disturb- just an- I will have to stay there for- Lucy Kaplansky @ Portland Art ing dream like other I ever! BJ’s Museum sequences. slasher pizza is Glass Candy @ Blackbird After watch- movie the best ing the video or pizza ever. Sat 12/7/02 the phone corny They have Delbert McClinton @ Roseland rings and a teen photo courtesy of google.com really Theater voice says, thriller. You are getting good Willy Porter @ Roseland “you will die The hungry... Stop by BJ’s for lunch drinks too. Theater in seven Ring is Their service is great. They don’t Bebo Norman @ Aladdin The- days.” It is actually take forever to get back to you ater just a circulat- intel- and they are very enthusiastic Global Funk Council @ Mt.

ing rumor and thering.com of courtesy photo lectual when they are serving you. The Tabor Pub & Theater urban legend Go see the ring in theaters and atmosphere of the place is light Planet X @ Berbati’s Pan until a young Seattle girl dies truly scary. Director Gore Verbinski and cheerful. People don’t really without any cause or explana- does a fantastic job building up sus- care about the people around Sun 12/8/02 tion. pense and timing everything just them. They watch football, bas- Madcap @ Meow Meow When the girl’s aunt, right. The movie never skips a beat ketball and baseball on the TV’s One Man Army @ Meow Meow Rachel Keller, (Naomi Watts) and the intensity never lets down. The and that really lightens up the at- The Expolsion @ Meow Meow hears the news she decides to most unique aspect of the movie is mosphere a bit. I definitely would Trans-Siberian Orchestra West take it upon herself to investi- that it is genuinely frightening with- recommend BJ’s to anyone who @ Rose Garden Arena gate the death of her beloved out being distastefully gory, which likes casual dining. Hal Ketchum @ Aladdin Theater niece. Keller’s investigation earns it the PG-13 rating. Any mov- becomes even more personal iegoer who is a little tired of the sta- when she discovers the tape tus quo, cliché, and predictable hor- Joy, Luck, and a Club and views it herself. As the ror movie, here is an alternative. Book Review wide variety of food, (including Kim Dang Take a French fries and ice cream), fresh and Staff Reporter hot-off-the-grill food, and friendly ★★★★ 1/2 out of five stars stroll back service. Their food has a home-style air to it since it isn’t cooked until you oy Luck Club was a well-writ was very funny. I thought this order it, and the price isn’t that bad. Jten book, written by Amy Tan, book was a pleasure to read, and I to the The decorations make Boppin’ it combines the cultures of Asians can’t wait to read another one of Bo’s and Americans. This book has fifties at appear many different relationships from like it a daughter to her mother, from a came friend to a friend, and even some Boppin’ to us from an enemy to an enemy. Joy straight Luck Club had tons of joy, luck, Bo’s from and a very traditional club. Even the fif- though this book is very hard to Restaurant ties. follow, it has great detail and

photo courtesy of google.com of courtesy photo Pic- makes everything seem very real. Review tures of Elvis and Lucille Ball, as well I think I understood this book, be- Sarah Whitten as dozens of old ads and concert ad- cause I watched the 1993 movie Features Editor vertisements, can be found adorning version before I read the book. ★★★★ out of five stars the walls. The over-sized booths with This book, which has many re you trying to think of their cardboard cars, trivia cards, the good reviews, was very powerful Asomewhere fun to go endless menus, and the old outfits the and was very fun to read. Even hang out, or have some re- waiters and waitresses wear help pro- though I don’t really like to read

in my spare time, I found this photo courtesy of amazon.com laxed one on one time with vide good entertainment while wait- Read this book then rent the movie that special someone? Well ing for your food. book very catchy and it made me then, look no farther than So, if your looking for a fun want to read more of Amy Tan’s Tan’s books. I would recommend Boppin’ Bo’s, located off of place to go eat at, take a stroll down books. The Joy Luck Club was re- this book to anyone that enjoys Fourth Plain. Fourth Plain over to Boppin’ Bo’s, ally good and I found myself find- reading about the Asian culture, Boppin’ Bo’s offers a and enjoy the laid back, fifties atmo- ing everything in the book very because this is mainly what the fun, friendly, atmosphere, a sphere. well written. Most of this book book is about. Hey Mercedes cuts the Casualities and Braid, but lights the sky Defiance rock the

with first LP Paris by jumping on stage and partially Music Review Concert Review helping with vocals until they Jeff Smith Deanne Redr were violently thrown off by the Staff Reporter ★★★★★ out of five stars bulky stage guard. After Defiance ★★★★★ out of five stars left the stage, The Casualties en- fter the difficulty of finding tered. This was the best perfor- tell you I’m blue, but Aparking, the lines to the mance of all the three. They put “I Paris Theatre on the night of Sat- on the best show with Jorge’s I’m just confused. It’s that I urday the 16th were ridiculously screaming vocals accompanying haven’t been happy in min- long. And after an hours wait his violent head banging. The Ca- utes.” These are the words even with tickets, missing the sualties got the best response from Bob Nanna on the track first two bands, we were finally from the crowd, with constant “Haven’t Been This Happy” let into the small venue. The stage diving and “helping out from the album Every Night smell of sweat, cigarettes, and with vocals”. The Casualties re- Fireworks by Hey Mercedes. various other mysterious odors warded us by spitting out water These words couldn’t be greeted truer, for every minute of Ev- us. ery Night Fireworks makes Steady you feel like it’s the Fourth rhyth- of July. mic Hey Mercedes is three Hey Mercedes rocks out, to hear more courtesy of heymercedes.tripod.com pound- fourths of the band Braid, from them buy their CD Every Night ing of with the addition of guitarist Fireworks in stores now drum- Mark Dawurst. Most would beats think you would just keep the and name of the old band if only get- which make up for most of the screech- ting a new guitarist but as Nanna melodies. Unlike most bands ing vo- says, “The biggest difference is where guitar chords drive the cals the addition of a new guitarist into song, Hey Mercedes has each in- ac- punkcore.com of courtesy photo The casualties backstage the fold (Dawurst). He is seriously strument play an integral part, es- com- one of the best guitarists I’ve pecially Damon Atkinson on panied heard and songwriting with him drums creating very catchy distorted, cutting guitars. The and throwing water bottles. They has been an amazing experience.” rhythms, that make up for most Riffs of all the performances tore through most of the album The new sound of Hey of the immediate appeal to the were possibly the most discour- Die Hards and a later bit of their Mercedes is displayed out there ears. aging of all. The band just all CD For the Punx. The fans were for the world to see on their first Over all, Hey Mercedes pro- round failed to perform at what I constantly shouting for more and full-length album Every Night vides catchy uplifting tunes, while think was it’s best. After the the Casualties dispensed it. Of Fireworks. The album blasts the at the same time being creative Riffs, Defiance entered the stage, course ending with the “leave the listener with guitars coming from and unique in their song writing, bringing an enthusiastic uproar stage, but oh we’re back” act. all ranges. Unlike most bands Hey which makes Every Night Fire- from the fans. They started the Overall, The Eskords, The Riffs, Mercedes use the double guitar works one of the best albums to show with a burst of energy that The Escaped, Defiance, and The assault to add texture and depth come out of the emo scene in a shook the crowd so much, most Casualties, put on a horrorshow to the bass and Nanna’s voice, while. were showing their appreciation of a performance Culture Club’s got soul Adam Shumaker around and find someone with an Food” night, which will take Staff Reporter answer to each place around Martin Luther King e are one” is the proud busy plan- question. The Day. “Soul Food” is African- “W ning all goal of the ac- American style comfort food motto of Evergreen’s Cultural kinds of tivity is to get such as macaroni and cheese, Club, dedicated to spreading events. Their students to rolls and corn, but most impor- awareness and forming new latest project meet each other tantly all of the styles of chicken. friendships. The club does many is “Mix it and to create “Kane and Step” dancing is things together including eating Up” week. friendships the newest club forming at at foreign restaurants, watching They plan on through team- Evermusic made with sticks and foreign movies and planning and passing out work. As an heels. There is room on the team putting on great activities for Ev- worksheets added incentive for new members so if you have ergreen students and the commu- with ques- the winners get interest talk to Pierot or Mrs. nity. More than anything else tions that a prize such as Russell. The Cultural Club is they are dedicated to spreading only certain a class party. looking for new members. You unity and treating each other with people can Another can talk to Mrs. Russell or come the utmost respect. answer. The Ray Pierott cane dances - one of the Photo courtesy of Adam Shumaker upcoming to the meetings every Tuesday af- Lately, the Club has been idea is to go many cultural club sponsered events event is “Soul ter school.

Dear Editor, Dear Editor, Dear Editor, useful! Lastly another reason the I am writing in response to Mr. In the last edition of the Plains- I have a comment to say about the WASL is making me furious is that Pietrzak’s article about the men Press an article was written paper. Last year and this year is because of the high failure rate, WASL. I think the state has gone about Chevys, a local Mexican the same on pop culture. Every our school is doing periodic, man- too far requiring this year’s fresh- restaurant. Contained in the ar- one blames Britney Spears for datory WASL “Practice Tests” men class to pass the WASL in ticle were hasty generalizations everything. Everyone makes her throughout the year in math, his- order to graduate. I personally and verbal bashings that made me out to be a bad person. Senior Jeff tory, and English classes. I am passed the WASL, but I know of lose my appetite. In case the re- Smith say “Britney Spears de- currently enrolled in a Geometry many extremely intelligent people porter of the article isn’t aware, serves no credit for where she is class, because I wasn’t able to who failed it because they are not professional reviewers rank at today”. Thats crap Britney has take it earlier, and all the juniors able to test well! From where I’m Chevys as one of the best restau- worked her butt off since she was and seniors in my class have al- standing right now, I can see the rants in customer service and a little kid. Not like what she has ready taken the test, yet we were lass of 2006 being a total of food quality. Isn’t that a little just happened over night. She de- required to take the practice test maybe 20 or 50 people tops! Re- ironic? Statistics don’t lie!! serves everything she is and has. alongside the underclassmen!!! I member last year? The school After reading the article titled Britney does more than what you can understand if you make it gave the class of 2004 incentives “Chips and Salsa, that’s it,” I think. She is a part of the Star- mandatory for the freshman and and still only 1/3 of the classes became outraged at the blatant light Foundation she has the sophomores to take the practice passed the test! The drop out rate comments degrading the restau- Britney Spears Foundation. It is WASL tests. On the other side of will most likely double due to rant. I am a regular customer at a performing arts camp for de- the coin, the juniors and seniors more than half the class failing Chevys and I know many people serving teens who have big have better things to do during the WASL! I understand that the who work there, and I have never dreams of their own. Her music class time…like actual class administrators and our great state one time had a problem. The is great. She does not lip synch. I work! Thank you for taking time wants us to succeed in school, but employees and management make went to a concert last year. Now to read this, if you got down this threatening to not allow students it a point ti be courteous and bend to deal with the issue of people far, and have a great (hopefully to graduate because they didn’t over backward to accommodate saying she is a slut becaues of the WASL free) rest of the day. pass the WASL is stupid! Not only a customer if a problem arises. way she dresses. If you call her a is it a waste of the student’s time, The article also mentioned that a slut you might as well call almost Amy Thompson it’s a waste of class time, that they friendly greeting is not guaran- every girl in the school a slut. Senior could be using to learn something teed like the ones you see on tele- Britney dresses just like any other vision. Let me ask you this: When teenage girl. I like Britney the way you order a Big-Mac at she is and if you have a problem Photo by staff Dear Editors, McDonald’s, does it look like the with her oh well shes going to be one advertised on television? around for awhile so deal with it. All of the articles about band this know what they’re talking about. year have been inaccurate and not Think about it. You should also focus on how This article is completely biased Marisa Clark very well written. I don’t enjoy hard we work rather than us win- being called a “band nerd”, not and has no credibility as far as Sophomore ning all the time because those I’m concerned. I am asking that many people would. I think you things only matter to freshmen. should have someone that is in Chevys be awarded another review and for this adage to be used band or someone that knows what Jennifer Au in place of the one used by the au- Photo by staff we go through write the articles Junior instead of someone who doesn’t thor of the article. “Learn how Dear Marisa, to properly review a restaurant

Photo by staff before you write an article.” The Plainsmen Press works hard to bring all sides of the Sol Marsh story to every issue and if you, Senior or anyone, feel that there is a Do you want your opinion heard in our Dear Sol, viewpoint being overlooked, we new editorial section? While your Photo by staff encourage you to send in your opinion is shared by many, the own articles. We gladly accept Then you can do one of many things: author of the article stands by articles from freelance report- 1. E-mail to [email protected] her review. While many people ers and love to hear from our may find Chevys to be a great readers. 2. Write a letter, or fill out box below and place to dine, the author didn’t We hope you’ll take this oppor- put in G. Thurber’s box. feel the same way. The article, tunity to write an article to us,

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Melissa Sandeen doesn’t matter because we have janitors that looks bad, so why should it matter? Part of the Staff Reporter can pick up after us. Janitors are here to sweep reason our school looks the way it does is be- the floors and vacuum our school, doing the cause people don’t care. ave you ever felt like you were living little things that make our school look nice. The staff at lunch helps out by walking around Hin a dumpster but all it really is is our They are not here to act like our parents pick- student center? Everyday when people fin- ing up after us like we are four years old. ish eating their I am a jun- food, they ior at Ev- don’t bother to ergreen throw away and it their garbage seems to or clean up me that spilled milk or every pop. People year, the could not care mess less. Outside is keeps on even worse. getting They think that bigger and

just because Photo courtesy of Ashley Powell bigger. they are out- Just one of the smaller messes that are created each day by I’m not side they many careless students. blaming won’t be seen this on the Photo courtesy of Andrew Kendall by the staff standing around. underclassmen at our school, I’m saying that More proof of students’ negligent A lot of people avoid walking across the people are caring less and less. I always won- behavior. courtyard after lunch for fear of the seagulls der why people don’t throw their garbage “doing their business” on top of their heads. away. Are they lazy or do they just forget? I with garbage cans to tables so you can toss your Well, if people would just take two seconds don’t see how they could forget to throw it stuff in, but they shouldn’t have to do that. So to pick up their plate or their wrapper and away. It’s right there in front of them. I have next time you are eating lunch, take the time toss it into a nearby garbage can, there would even heard people say that they don’t throw to throw your garbage away. It really isn’t that be fewer seagulls here. People say that it their garbage away because our school already hard. Uniforms take away uniqueness Are we doing enough? Ashley Powell because of gang violence related to certain Kim Dang Staff Reporter “fads”, they are not the answer to our prob- Staff reporter lems. What we need is a tighter dress code. A tudent Uniforms: A tight focus on learn code that is actually enforced. The dress code If you are standing outside and you see an adult Sing, or an unnecessary act? Though this here at Evergreen is not strict. If many girls beating on an innocent child, would you help issue is not currently in discussion now for can get away with wearing bareback halter top the child, or would you mind your own busi- Evergreen, it is a possibility in the near fu- in the middle of winter and guys with pants ness? If you were at a party and you happen to ture. Studies show that schools with student that are constantly falling below their knees, see the helpless getting beaten down for just uniforms perform better by you know there is being there, would you even think of calling eliminating the distraction something wrong for help? If there was a peer at school and they caused by clothing. With the with the way we are were thinking about killing themselves would removal of disruption, the enforcing our “dress you get them some help? studies say the students re- code”. Most people would probably say no to all ceive higher test scores be- Evidently our test of these questions. The people that would say cause they don’t have to scores could be no to these questions think that if it doesn’t worry about the brands of much higher. If we interfere with them then it doesn’t matter. In clothing they wear. Sure, all want to improve our my opinion, the human race is not united this is probably true but isn’t performance, stu- enough. The human race does not care about there something better than dents should take each other enough to help out in many cases. an ordinary plaid skirt with advantage of twi- That is why we have wars and fights in our a blue blazer? light school. This world. Too frequently these days, kids are com- I feel uniforms take away a program is intended mitting suicide; there are more school student’s personal unique- Photo courtesy of google.com for students who re- shootings, and what is being done about it? Our ness. By having to wear Could you imagine wearing this quire help in En- school has started a program by the name of strict and demanding uni- everyday? glish, Math, Social S.A.D.D (Students Against Destructive Deci- forms, it suffocates self-ex- Studies and Sci- sions). Turn to page 13 of this issue to find out pression. Having to wear the same thing on ence. Tutoring is available three days a week more about our program. I think that there is a day-to-day basis is dull. With the whole from 2:30-3:30 Mondays, Tuesdays and always room to do more. We live in a harsher school dressed in the same outfit, it would Thursdays. world than what used to exist, and I believe make our school look bland and boring. Hav- Hopefully our school won’t come to the con- that it is every person’s duty to get involved in ing zombie students roaming the campus is clusion of requiring a uniform because it’s not some way. There is also a Clark County Crisis not my idea of a fun school. what we need. A tighter dress code is the so- hotline if you feel like you are in need of help: If student uniforms are a future possibility lution that should be sought for. 1-800-626-8137. Let S.A.D.D. help you out School

Sammy Nord that I have ever drank or tried smoking or any- Censorship Staff Reporter thing along those lines so I wouldn’t know the direct effects it can have, but seeing it in oth- hese days in our society, kids are being ers is enough. I don’t need to try it to find out Tia Dunham Traised in a much different way than they how it really goes. Staff Reporter used to be, and are being exposed to all kinds There are so many other choices that teens and of things that were not thought of being talked others make as well, and they are breaking about. There are loose morals, foul language, down lives. I think that there should be more hould our lips be sealed to something de- drugs and alcohol, low values, and much more. support for people that are lost in the unhealthy Sfined by someone else as “inappropri- Now, I’m not going to get on the issue of pop traps of society and their own choices. True, ate”? I don’t think so, I don’t believe in cen- music divas, but on other things that influence there are a lot of people that are out there to sorship on campus. I believe that high school kids to be the way they are. help but not many people will go seek out the is an important time period in your life where With the world we live in today, teens can’t help that is there. There is a new club at our you define your beliefs and morals and build escape the bombardment of drugs and alco- school called S.A.D.D. This is an acronym for character. You do this by interaction with hol. This is a problem in many teenagers’ lives Students Against Destructive Decisions. I peers and adults as well as life experiences. whether they want to admit it or not. Drugs think that this is a good idea for a club not If you are being told what you are allowed to and alcohol are just destructive products that only because it can give more publicity to is- share with others and what others are allowed the more you give in to, the more control they sues that teens and others face, but also be- to share with you, and then how do we ex- have over your life. Once you’re in the trap, cause it will just make the whole situation more pand and grow? If you say that some things for many, it’s very hard to get out. I can’t say open and can make way for help. should be censored because they are offensive, then sooner or later something else will become offensive. You can’t limit censorship, Is war an option: two reporters it either is or isn’t ok. Is what we say in a classroom any different than us saying it or hearing it in our living rooms, on TV, books, share differing opinions radio, and personal conversations? What is the hype really about? Offensive language, Rachel Camp Should we postpone action until he takes a few religious beliefs, or prejudices? If that is what Staff Reporter of us out, and look vulnerable to others who everyone is worried about then what does that may share similar interests against us? No. teach those that are being protected? By shel- hose of you who stand rigidly against the We should at least get the first punch in. That tering us now, we are only given false illu- Twar with Iraq are perhaps forgetting what may serve to remind enemies that we would sions of the real world. I think that our the United States of America is. We are a not be an easy hit. Passivity can send a mes- school’s youth are old enough, open minded superior force. We do not wait until the last sage of weakness. Furthermore, remember that enough and mature enough that if something moment to act, or crouch pathetically in the we voted George Bush into the presidency, and is said or written that they disagree with or corner to weep during conflict. Let’s blow should feel somewhat obliged to support him. are offended by, they would know what to up a few cities. I am not suggesting that Iraqi Rushing headfirst and bullet-like into a war is do. How hard is it to walk away, to ask po- civilians do not matter, but should we not pro- not advisable, of course, but prolonged inde- litely for the conversation to end, tune them tect our own? Saddam Hussein is a threat to cision is as dangerous. Time feeds the enemy out or simply put the paper down and stop this country, whether or not that is a fact we and his resources, so we should act aggres- reading it? Students should have the right to would like to accept. He has the (unwar- sively in the near future. Problems with un- speak their minds about whatever they want ranted) capability, and certainly the hostility, reasonable forces may not be solved with rea- or feel. By limiting speech, our rights are lim- to act against us when it suits his desires. son. ited, and we, students or not, are all apart of this country and we all should be treated like Deanne Redr it. “I do not agree with what you say, but I’ll Staff Reporter no “struggle” for peace, no determination for fight to the death for your right to say it,” justice against terrorists, only so America can -Anonymous. merica should not go to war with Iraq. be in first place. AThe only obvious reason is so that George I am strongly Bush can acquire oil. More and more people against the war today are disagreeing with war as well. They in Iraq. It will see that there really isn’t a reason for soldiers cause unneces- to go to Iraq, as a good percentage may never sary loss of make it back. There is a current 66% poll of lives, and just people thinking that war with Iraq is wrong. so more people Why risk the lives of young men and women may sit back just so America can have more oil than any and relax with other country? Is there really a precise reason plenty of that Bush gave us to go to war? He said that it money in their would help with peace. Bloodshed never pockets. Of solves anything, it just causes more bloodshed. course, it won’t Bush knows that if America goes to war with go straight to Iraq, and wins, the oil will be ours. But, he the pockets of also knows that if we don’t go, a close ally of those who re- Iraq, most likely Russia, will get its share of ally need it, but oil, with a high probability of rising to power to our gover- and putting America back a few spaces power nors and our fel- wise. That’s all everything is about. There is low politicians. Sweet-E’s dance their way to Go, Fight, Win! Ashley Powell competitions Staff Reporter Brittany Bishop Staff Reporter

ou have spot them ondering who the says, “ The Yrousing up the Wdance team really way the crowds at football games, ing for volleyball and foot- is? Want to join the team dance you have watch them as ball on Tuesdays, Thurs- next year? The dance team team in- they encouraged the bas- days, and Fridays. On days is a group of people who spires me ketball players; you have without performances, try-out, practice routines is to do Photo by Robyn Sapp even seen them support they work hard and prac- Sweet-E’s practice tediously after school. and condition to get ready better as an the volleyball team to win tice from 2:15-4:15 after for competitions. There individual. victories. These are the school. At every practice, are different performance It teaches you how to get and fall. They lost a total girls of the varsity the girls do a lot of condi- categories to. The dance along with the other mem- of 40 points for that viola- cheerleading squad. They tioning. “We do a lot of team is performing in two bers of the team. It also tion. This year Drummond have been working hard running, push-ups and categories: the kick cat- shows you how to be dedi- hopes they get first in state on their routines and crunches. It’s not all just egory and the pom cat- cated to this team as a and do a superior job. The cheers ever since the be- working on routines but egory. The difference be- member.” To join the farthest the Evergreen ginning of summer. As building ourselves up to tween dance team and dance team you have to try Dance Team has gone is cheerleading is that dance out in the spring, learn the State because it costs too team goes to competitions routine on a Saturday, then much money to go to while the cheerleaders do you practice for a few days Regionals and Nationals. not. This inspires and mo- after. You then perform in You cannot join this year, tivates many of the danc- front of six to eight judges. but you can try out this ers on the team, giving These judges judge on spring. The dance team them endurance. Senior rhythm, memorization and has only been practicing Captain Joyce San Juan, technique. If you qualify this year, but on Novem- says, “ The Dance Team then you have to condition ber 9, 2002 the dance team inspires me to do my best. all summer. Drummond had their very first compe- While you are dancing and has been on the Dance tition in Tumwater. They having fun you still have Team since her sophomore unfortunately did not place to give one hundred per- year. That year the team this time. Their first com- Photo by Ashley Powell cent to do your best.” San got third place in State. petition here at Evergreen Cheerleaders lead crowd in pump-up cheers. Juan also says that “The During her junior year she will be on January 25, team is really close and we says that they got a safety 2003. If you want to see you already know, both the challenge,” says jun- have tons of fun.” Another violation because a them perform then go to the Varsity and J.V. ior, Stephanie Kaufman. captain (there are five), se- dancer’s hair came out the EHS basketball games squads survived the hot When winter sports begin, nior Amanda Drummond, someone could slip in it in the winter. summer sun during the they will be needed to help carwashes to raise money cheer on the boy and girls for both squads. They have of basketball to win major also sold different prod- victories. Piland dreams of state ucts during fundraisers to It’s not just the pearly Coach of the Issue help send them to camp. white tennis shoes and Melissa Sandeen Though only $155 was green skirts that complete Staff Reporter raised through the efforts the look; it’s the support- of the girls from ive attitude and the fun fundraisers, it did not loving spirit. These are the nspired by her past seasons dampen their spirits. Since important factors that help Ihigh school and club she has the start of the school year, the girls succeed in their volleyball coaches, Lori coached, the squad has been cheer- tasks. Piland has been the varsity Piland says volleyball coach at Ever- her most green for four years. She memo- has also coached at the rable sea- varsity team to advance to mas songs off the Internet. Greater Columbia Volley- son was the state tournament. “I If Piland could choose any ball Club and was a gradu- winning want them to keep getting other job besides coach- ate assistant coach at districts better every time they ing, she would own a Harding University in last year. play, so they can win the doggie daycare because “I Searcy, Arkansas. Her favor- state championship,” says love dogs!” she exclaims. Piland says that her favorite moment Piland. When asked what she ite thing about coaching is would In her free time, Piland would say to her seniors the “relationships with the probably likes to support her hus- who will be leaving Ever- Photo by Jeff Smith girls, helping them be- be this sea- Piland’s team went undefeated in league band, history teacher and green next Spring, her re- come better athletes, and son “be- this year. football coach Cale Piland, sponse was “make good maybe helping them learn cause the by watching the varsity choices, dream big and life lessons along the varsity team went unde- Piland’s dream for her football games. She also never quit. And come back way.” Looking back on the feated.” players would be for the likes to download Christ- and visit me!” No thunderstorms reigned You serves it up Boy Athlete of the Issue over Plainsmen Rachel Camp Tia Dunham Staff Reporter Staff Reporter

vergreen is defi View took errick You Enitely the miracle the lead 8-5. Dcannot be team. On Thursday, No- After that, found at Evergreen vember 7th, 2002, we the score High School from took district league title went back 1st through 3rd pe- and left our greatest ri- and forth. riod because he val, Mountain View, in The crowd spends that time the dust. Not bad for a was going learning French at team that nearly lost ev- crazy, jump- Clark College. Next Photo courtesy of The Columbian ery game last year. ing and quarter at Clark he is Photo by Jeff Smith Corey Fredericks running into the end zone. All week, Evergreen screaming. scheduled to con- You may be shy, but doesn’t show it on the court. fans screamed green Some people tinue French, with and gold with class had already left by then, added Calculus and chains, decorations, spirit green students piled out of giving up all hope that we English courses. After on the cross-country team, days and a pep rally be- the Student Center forming were going to win. Moun- completion of high school, but unfortunately, both fore the big game. At the a mob of green and gold tain View celebrated too he will attend the Univer- sports were not possible pep rally, ASB served heading towards McKenzie early and we scored the sity of Washington and be- due to a collision of sea- free donuts and hot Stadium. winning touchdown leav- come an electrical engi- sons this year. Outside of chocolate. They also pro- Once there, the seats filled, ing only 19 seconds before neer. At Evergreen, he school, Derrick likes to vided face painting, mu- the lines grew, tension rose, the end of the game. enjoys Physics with Mr. hang out with his friends sic and a chance for those but still, there was that un- Coaches and members of Santner, who makes the and “represent TEC [True who dressed up to show derlining determination to ASB rushed to gain con- material “easy to under- Elements Crew].” If you off their enthusiasm and win. We had hope, but ev- trol of the ecstatic crowd stand.” Derrick also par- want to know what TEC eryone knew running toward the field. ticipates in school after- is, you will have to ask that this The announcer came on hours, as part of the EHS him. Derrick remains ac- would be a asking for people to re- tennis team. He made it tive, and sustains his body close game. main seated and to please to the district competition with water and Cambo- After all, we stay off the field until the in tennis this year, but was dian food. He has no fa- were tied in end of the game. We disqualified due to a miss- vorite movies or shows, league. A watched with eager faces ing partner. Had that not because he doesn’t like to cascade of while the clock ticked happened, he believes he sit around his house applause fol- down pointless seconds. could have reached the watching television. The lowed the Victory was ours. Then we state competition. Derrick soft-spoken demeanor of

Photo courtesy of The Columbian sound of rushed the field. Football likes tennis because it re- this athlete may be mis- Kyle Miller looking for a pass. shoulder players hugged, fans quires much time, prac- leading. “I’m not that shy pads and hugged, coaches hugged. tice, and hard work, for when you get to know school spirit. We were at helmets clashing. All of Evergreen was which he certainly has the me,” Derrick said, and de- an undefeated season, 6- Evergreen’s offence put us whole and for a second the capacity. Over the last two parted with a gracious 0 in the Greater St. in the lead and our defense game was not won for the years, he has participated handshake. Helen’s League, and the kept Mountain View’s title, or for the chance to last game was to be at score at 0. But after half go to state, it was for our one favorite. “I don’t even a week. Ninety percent of home, our confidence time, we were singing a dif- school, for our chance to know where to begin, her month consists of was definitely high. At ferent tune. With 4:02 left prove that we are number there are so many great cheer. To add to her busy the end of the rally, Ever- on the clock, Mountain one. memories. The squad schedule, she is also in- comes up with the funni- volved in National Honors est things. No one would Society, cheer-leadership, Machida is a fun lovin’ gal understand our inside E-crew, taking a course Girl Athlete of the Issue wanted to do it. “I’ve jokes, and that’s what load of Honors and AP Bethany McNutt wanted to cheer makes the squad special. classes, and working at Editor-in-Chief since junior high, but Cheerleading camp is also Naydenoves Gymnastic never got enough very fun,” recalls Center as a cheer coach. courage to try out. Machida. Machida’s fa- Although Machida doesn’t o, Fight, Win!” When I was a sopho- vorite cheer is the “Go Ba- know if she will cheer in “G more, the junior and nanas” cheer. “It’s so college, she wants to go to arewords that often come senior cheerleaders, much fun to do and we get a university to study news out of the mouth of Se- like Lisa Perkins and so much crowd involve- broadcasting. For those nior, Chika Machida. Rayna Notareschi ment,” says Machida with who are interested in

Machida can be seen on Photo by John Hanson encouraged me to try a smile on her face. cheerleading, Machida ad- Machida enoys cheering on EHS. the sidelines of the foot- out.” Throughout Machida has a very busy vises them to “Don’t hold ball field or basketball these three years of schedule when it comes to anything back. You have court cheering on the Ev- Machida has only been cheerleading, Machida has cheerleading. The squad nothing to lose and it will ergreen Plainsmen as a cheerleading since sopho- made so many memories cheers at games twice a be a great experience. Go cheerleader. Although more year, she has always that she cannot just choose week and practices twice for it!”