November 5th, 2007 Volume 10, Issue 2 Fear Factors into Best’s Halloween Assembly By Echo Reporter Devon Henderson This year, Halloween marked the first spirit assembly held at Charles Best in some time. After last year’s lack of pep rallies, student council promised to hold more of these events. The list of attractions at this year’s assembly included a Fear Factor, which was reinstated after its popularity in 2004, a costume contest for most original and scariest, and, naturally, free candy for the audience. As students filed into the gym to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, which was playing on repeat, it was apparent that a lot of thought had gone into some of the costumes, and that this year’s contest would be tight. The first event up was the grade versus grade versus teacher Fear Factor, in which the randomly selected contestants were made to publicly embarrass themselves. Jordan Beaumont-Ferri and Jordan Mac represented Grade 9, Iggy Lake and Paul Wedowich were the grade 10 contestants, Nicole Ugali and Teresa Stenmark went up for the 11’s, Nathan Beaumont-Ferri and Kristen Gourley played for the senior class, and the teachers were represented by Mr. Macdonald and Mr. Last. Once the contestants had sufficiently embarrassed themselves through song, consumed smoothies containing delicacies such as horse radish and crickets, and panicked their way through an obstacle course, grade 11’s Ugali and Stenmark reigned victorious. Following up Fear Factor was the annual costume contest in which contestants were judged based on scariness and creativity. Among the creative were an iPod commercial, Thing 1 and Thing 2, a Twister board, and Oprah herself, portrayed almost freakishly accurately by Duncan Webster. Following up his win from his white man costume last year, Webster took the prize again. Students left the assembly in high spirits, ready for a night of well- behaved and mature activities. Monday, November 5th,, 2007 Editorials Page 2 such habits. I find it ironic that what The Great you want most is nicotine. If the addictive drug is your only moti- Smoking vation for the habit, get some Debate Nicorette and go crazy. Tara Staples: I haven’t tried it yet, but I hear that Nicorette is disgusting. Why would I want a pack of gum when I could have a pack of cigarettes? I’m sure I’m not the only one who isn’t concerned to death about my health at this moment. Just give us a few years and perhaps we’ll smarten up and really realize what it’s about. But for now, I don’t find it necessary to Tara Staples: So Matt, what’s be fined if caught smoking. We your opinion on smoking and to- could be doing a lot worse things. day’s youth? It’s about point of view; you can’t just scoff at something you’ve Matthew Newton: Smoking is never experienced yourself, possibly the dumbest decision a whether or not you wish to do so. teen can make.Health-wise, money- wise... breath-wise. Matthew Newtom: Because the smoke given off by cigarettes Tara Staples: Alright, that is has twice as much of many of the a completely understandable. We deadly chemicals you’d get from all know it’s not the most beneficial direct inhaling. It kills people choice for our health, or bank ac- who’ve never smoked in their lives, count. However, smoking is more so if you insist on smoking you or less looked at as a diversion for might as well do it in an area where those who wish to smoke. Smokers others won’t be harmed by it. like to believe that a relaxing ciga- rette releases stress. Smoking re- Tara Staples: Isn’t that exactly leases tension in nerve-breaking what I just said? Smoking in a des- situations, like school. I can’t im- ignated area? I think we’ve both agine kicking a cigarette out of my agreed on that now. daily schedule; it’s become part of a routine. Matthew Newton: No, you said that smokers should be allowed Matthew Newton: How is to smoke wherever they want. cutting your own life short relaxing in the least? There are other meth- Tara Staples: I said that this risks they may face. However, I choice, but once again, it’s an en- ods of relaxation that won’t waste Matthew Newton: Fair new policy is garbage, and that we don’t think it is right to preach. joyable diversion... It’s not like we’re your time now and cost you time in enough. Although many of the should be able to keep our desig- Preaching is for losers, no matter corrupting the lives of other stu- the long run. There’s no upside. most amazing people throughout nated smoking area instead of be- what you chose to preach about. dents by choosing to smoke in a des- Plus, it’s selfish to put yourself in history who smoked died earlier ing fined for still choosing to And you definitely have no right ignated area. All I have to say to that danger like that. It’s just increasing because they smoked. Imagine the smoke. to call someone down for the deci- is, “If you don’t like it, stay away”. I the chance of the people in your impact they could’ve had if they’d I just don’t like the policy, sions they make. Some of the most don’t see anything wrong with des- life having to deal with losing their lived longer? Anyways, I think because instead of having an area brilliant geniuses in history were ignated areas for smoking. friend, daughter, or maybe even what you’re getting at is that the to smoke in- we’re left with none at smokers. I just think it’s ridiculous mother? smoke pit should be re opened. all. In conclusion to this, we’re still and irritating when someone tries Matthew Newton: Though a going to smoke, just in another to convince me that I shouldn’t smoke pit would be more consider- Tara Staples: I believe peo- Tara Staples: Of course it area- smoke, when I’ve already thought ate to others who don’t want to die ple should be able to make their should be. I think this new policy It’s really not a huge concern of the consequences I may face. It’s of SSD, I can understand the admin- own decisions. Those who wish to is bloody ridiculous. Okay, we un- of mine. all in the freedom of choice. istration’s hesitation to condone smoke are obviously aware of the derstand that it’s not a healthy THE RANT oids); anabolic steroids produce include difficulty in thinking and Secret Lives of Potter increases in lean muscle mass, problem solving, loss of coordi- Characters Revealed strength and endurance. They arti- nation, and increased heart rate. By Echo Columnist: ficially produce hormones that are If players are playing the game fair Devon Henderson novels, Hagrid is portrayed as some- what of a father figure to Harry, the similar to androgens. However and square, it is not a big deal. JK Rowling, author of the real reason for his interest in Har- there seems to be no more than a Two NBA all stars Carmelo massively popular ry’s well being is less handful of athletes in the NBA and Anthony and Allen Iverson have Harry Potter series, than wholesome. MLB taking steroids. both recently been suspended for made a shocking “Harry was keepin’ me Perhaps, the most controver- marijuana use in the past couple revelation in business, he was sial drug is marijuana. When pro- years. These stars are the future regarding one of my best client the By Echo Columnist: fessional athletes are asked for their legends of the game, playing on a the books most Mersad Youseffi whole time ‘e was at opinion on the affects of marijuana consistent basis with the best popular characters Hogwarts,” stated the towards the game, most give the stats in the game, and pot doesn’t Dumbledore. “You got guys out there giant. simple answer: “Who Cares.” Or seem to be slowing them down any When asked if playing high every night.... You What business in the words of former Phoenix Suns time soon. So why worry about Dumbledore ever found love, got 60 percent of your league on is Hagrid referring to? His home forward Richard Dumas, “If they marijuana more than steroids? Rowling replied with marijuana. What can you do?” grow-op of course. And the sur- tested for marijuana, there would In my opinion, the NBA “Ialwaysviewed Dumbledore as says Charles Oakley, former prises didn’t end there. Although probably be no N.B.A.” Some worries too much about marijuana, being gay.” After a moment of what power forward of the Toronto the novels lead readers to believe don’t care what other players do they should focus on trying to was sure to be an extremely Raptors. that the gnomes in Molly Weasley’s on their own time as long as it’s not make the game fair for all players awkward silence, the crowd burst One of the many concerns garden were just pests, they were hurting anyone else’s performance. by getting drugs like steroids out into tumultuous applause. The first in sports today is poorly defined actually a part of an underground Besides smoking marijuana doesn’t of sports. Steroids are a cheaters to break under interrogation was drug policies. The most commonly sweatshop. When The Echo ap- improve of physical ability the way drug that gives an unfair edge to the loveable house elf Dobby. banned drugs are physical enhanc- proached Mrs. Weasley for an in- steroids would. Instead Marijuana players. Upon being pressed about his ers (growth hormones and ster- terview, she declined to comment, causes negative side effects that history, he snapped, revealing his sending an assortment of house- past as an illegal immigrant. hold cleaning products zooming at The Echo is... “We were desperate,” he the heads of our reporters.We can Page 1- Matt Newton pleaded, “It’s very hard to find Page 5- Mahsa Doust & Lauren only hope that Rowling comes Page 2- Tara Staples & Lorena Russo work as when you look like us. We Page 3- Joshua Armstrong & Devon Jeanneau clean about these characters before weren’t accepted, we had no Henderson Page 7- Omar Chu & Farhan Devji the investigation continues; this Page 8- Zane Jiwa choice. Next to crack was half-gi- Page 4- Kelsey Davis & Ted Carr could get ugly. ant Rubeus Hagrid. While in the Monday, November 5th, 2007 News page 3

Grad On the Water, Not In the Water by Echo reporter John Ng Grade 12 studen Norbert Yang untrue,” the anonymous student Halloween Dance is a A landslide of 80% of grade 12 states, “I think it would be a better proclaims. This student claims the students supported the traditional experience for us to have our after proposed ideas such as sumo Frightening Success boat cruise over Chimo Pool as a grad on the water, not in the water,” wrestling and casino games were to vote in a tradition held on the 9th of Nobert jokes. A large number of happen in the school’s gym, and the October. Most students felt it was guys felt much like the girls in that option to go to Chimo pool was more logical to keep the current grad they didn’t want to remember grad optional. The safety factor was also night activity rather than steer in as a pool party. “Having the grad a reason for choosing Chimo since the direction of change. Yet, some ceremony in the gym would suck! potential risks are more likely in the students felt the exact opposite. Why do that when we could have rougher downtown area compared The 80% that voted in favor of the grad downtown?” concluded to Coquitlam. “I really felt that it boat cruise had their reasons. They Nobert. He felt that the alternative would have been a nice change; felt that graduation wouldn’t be the events to the boat cruise were futile something different. I guess the same if without a dance on the sea. and would ruin his memory of confusion didn’t allow most people “Who wants to go to a pool on graduating. The overall consensus to understand what they were grad? Seriously!” exclaimed grade was that the boat cruise was simply voting for,” the anonymous student 12 student Tina Pan. Many girls, a more effectual option.Still, one in concludes. specifically, expressed concerns five voters opted for Chimo. “A lot Ultimately, the majority of the school Halloween evokes a number of a republican and do not participate that the time spent perfecting their of the grade twelves from last year I was in favor of tradition rather than thoughts: ghosts, zombies, Michael in cultural trends) it was obvious the make-up and picking out the right talked to said it was boring,” an tinkering with the well established Jackson (because fun that everyone dress would be ruined by the anonymous student said in after-grad event. Although 20% of of thriller, of was having. Even chlorinated water. “You want grad response to why she voted against students voted in favor of change, course), George people that are nor- to be fancy, something that you the boat cruise. “There was a big the other 80% voted A. Romero and mally shy at school can’t experience everyday,” said miscommunication and a lot of conservatively. If change is to now, apparently had an amazing time. Tina when asked about why she people thought the after-grad was happen, it won’t be this year. rap, R&B and An excited and hyper thought Chimo was a poor choice. just at Chimo which is completely dancing. Best’s David Breault was annual Hallow- heard saying “I don’t Students Promote Change in Darfur een dance fea- usually like this mu- by Echo reporter John Ng Hahn. “We started the club so that comparing the Darfur conflict to the tured a dancing sic, but damn, this is Has the world lost compassion for we could raise awareness.” Armenian massacre. “The Sudanese chicken, a crazed really fun. Dance!” its fellow man? It has become appar- SPIIN’s attention is mainly di- government doesn’t allow its masked man who was absolutely The dance was all inclusive and a ent that world issues are not as people to be sponsored, so we everywhere and about 250 enthusi- good time was had by all, whether important to the average person as want to get the money directly to astic dancers partying in the gym to you were dancing with good friends, is celebrity gossip or men slapping them,” explains Soojee Hahn. The a huge variety of musical styles. or people you had just met. carbonized rubber into red nets. corruption of the Sudanese gov- Even though I do not dance (as I am Middle class suburban families de- ernment due to political agendas vour their pot roast dinners, while has hindered most help to the Sudanese children are raped and people of Darfur problematic as slaughtered by the militia. Does any witnesses of the Darfur con- any one care? flict are jailed or killed. SPIIN Students Promoting Interna- hopes to raise money for World tional Improvement Now does. Led Vision, which has managed to and organized by Michaela Shim get money and supplies directly and Soojee Hahn, SPIIN is one of the rected at the genocide in Darfur. to the people of Darfur, as well as few clubs to be successfully devel- Sudan’s government and the Arab writing letters to local MPs. “Even if oped and initiated by students. As militias, pro-government, are ac- we can’t change the situation, we their name suggests to, the objec- cused of war crimes against the Af- can at least change some people’s tive of SPIIN is to raise awareness of rican population of Darfur, while lives,” concludes Michaela Shim. current international issues that the more than 2 million people were And they’ve only just begun. average person is oblivious to or forced to flee the region after four Other SPIIN projects include Brian ignores. “One day I was watching years of brutality. SPIIN has de- Commons’ Curls for Cancer as well the news, and realized that no one cided to tackle this issue because of as a fundraiser for the Christmas was doing anything in places like its similarity to the Armenian geno- season. Meetings take place every Darfur–not even the UN. Even at cide. “Who remembers the Armeni- Thursday after school in room 107; Top: EVERYONE dances. school, nobody even knew anything ans? Who will remember Darfur?” new members are always welcome to Middle: Some girls shadow dance in front of the lighting. about it,” says co-leader Soojee said Mr. Ipe, teacher sponsor, when join. Bottom: Senior girls show off costumes. Page 4 Entertainment Monday November 5th, 2007 Student Profile: Chile Devotes Summer to Liberian Mission By Echo Columnist Matthew Newton at the camp walked for 3 camp, hitting the beach and earn- days, stopping for water ing money are all perfectly fine There aren’t many teens who and that’s it.” Living in ways to spend your summer, one can say that they spent their sum- dorm-style housing, the has to admire students who sacri- mer changing the world, but grade team had to give up the fice time and wealth to help others. 10 Jacob Chile can. While most comforts of home. In addition to Jacob, many other students probably spend the vast The beds were students put their leisure on hold majority of their hard-earned money flea-ridden, with cinder- to serve this summer, including on themselves, he spent his grade block walls with holes in Rachel Barber who also went to 9 year raising money so that he them in place of actual Liberia with Teen Missions, albeit could travel with Teen Missions to windows. Jacob was op- on a different team than Jacob. Liberia, a politically-complex Afri- timistic on the change, “I would definitely recom- can country, to help young Liberi- however. “There was mend Teen Missions to other peo- ans in spiritually and practically mesh over the holes, so ple,” Jacob enthused. aspects. we weren’t eaten alive by In addition to faith develop- mosquitoes. It wasn’t ing events and opportunities, the that bad.” team taught valuable skills benefi- Other aspects of cial to Liberians in particular. the camp included prac- In addition to the economic tical instruction. “Me preparation required, the team also and [my friend] Sam underwent a month of training in taught them how to lay America and a week in Europe. The cinder blocks, and there American boot camp-style training Taking a break from the day’s work were other classes too,” was much more difficult than the Chile explained. “Every week spent in Belgium. “It was night we had a rally, al- pretty much just sightseeing, pre- a big pit and filled it with water,” cultures, the one that the team ex- most like a church service. One paring for another culture. Every- Jacob said, explaining the first com- perienced in Liberia was completely of our leaders, Sam, spoke every one there spoke English,” Jacob J ponent of the course. Other obsta- unique. While the English-speak- night.” One of the main pur- explained. cles included a wall called “Pride” ing country just got out of it’s sec- poses of any mission is, of Once in Liberia, the sightsee- when you get over the wall, it’s like ond civil war, most of the Liberian course, evangelism. “All of the ing was over. For 31 days, he conquering pride,” and something teens at the camp had cell phones. kids came forward with some- worked hard, helping to run a camp called “the Needle’s Eye,” which However, to juxtapose things even thing, and all of them [either] for Liberian teens aged 15 to 18. involves diving through a tire. further, one of the teens attending became Christian or re-dedi- Jacob and his new friend One aspect of the camp was a Although the team had gone the camp walked for a full three cated themselves.” themed obstacle course. “We dug through a crash-course in foreign days to get there. “One of the guys While vacations, summer Metal Head Haven By Echo Columnist Red, who had more of a fan base; Ted Carr CD REVIEWS By Echo Columnist the increasing crowd made it Ted Carr catch a few of their new songs on disbelief. Focusing more on obvious. Next on stage was their Myspace (/soilwork). Death brutality than ever before, An th On October 15 2007, at the Darkest Hour, an extremely Metal is the first genre that comes Ocean Between Us is one step Croatian Cultural Center, hundreds popular band amongst metal to mind when listening to “Sworn above any of their previous work. of kids lined up outside waiting heads. They opened their set with to a Great Divide”, but it could also “We’re all doing things that we impatiently for the doors to finally the song “Doomsayer”. By this be considered speed metal as the weren’t even capable of doing on open. Suicide Silence opened the time the crowd had swelled by fifty majority of their songs have a fast the last record” Guitarist Nick show with half the amount of people, setting the bar for Unearth, paced tempo. Hipa said in a recent interview. people in the crowd as Unearth who completely obliterated it. Labelling this album with a finished with. Halfway through Opening with their well known 4/5 Stars specific genre would be their set, the lead singer notified song, “Giles”, the familiar tune inconsiderate, considering every everybody that the song they were struck deep within us all. There was song differs slightly in style. about to play had been banned no break in between the first and Thrash, Hardcore, and Metal are from MTV as the music video second song, providing no SoilWork the three that would best fit the “Sworn to a Great Divide” contained too much gore. The opportunity to escape the pit. genre description. crowd replied, chanting: Unearth delivered their songs with Soilwork has dug deep Twelve songs make up “YOUTUBE”. The song is titled, emotion and brutality, leaving no beneath their original sound and this album, each written unlike “Price of Beauty”. As if they were fan disappointed. Their stage have unearthed a heavier, faster, any of their previous tracks, with fighting invisible ninjas, the performance produced a mirror and more wicked sound. “Sworn cleaner slides and heavier riffs. hardcore fans opened up the pit effect on the crowd, turning the to a Great Divide” is an album Vocalist Tim Lambesis noted that with their round house kicks and mosh pit into a war zone. Fists were that has obviously had a lot of they spent a lot of time listening windmill arms. I was surprised to now being thrown in random thought, creativity, and to their last album [2005’s see only one bloody nose directions, and karate kicks were inspiration put into it. The vocals As I Lay Dying Shadows Are Security] and “An Ocean Between Us” throughout the night as the vicious being performed as defence have improved significantly in noticed that there was a lot of circle pits created many mechanisms. Those who weren’t terms of singing and the screams Pace yourself as you remove for improvement. This opportunities for broken bones and flailing their limbs were acting like are more malevolent then ever begin head banging to “An Ocean album is definitely worth brutal wounds. Though none came fish, crawling with all their might before. Not only have the vocals Between Us”. This album does not checking out, in fact, it’s even about, the pit was most to reach front row. What amazed improved since the last album, the hold back. It delivers intense, worth purchasing! intimidating. The second band to me the most was that the tickets new guitar sound has had a huge catchy riffs, hardcore vocals, and hit the stage was August Burns were only twenty dollars! impact on this album when it meaningful lyrics that can cause 4/5 Stars comes to head banging. You can some listeners to drop their jaws in Eager fans attend By Echo Columnist Top Downloads Mahsa Doust Spain USA Canada Relax, Take It Easy Kiss Kiss (feat. T-Pain) Apologize (feat. One Republic) MIKA Chris Brown Timbaland Despite the lyrics, this could Hands down, worst song I’ve How come all popular songs easilyy make a great party heard in my life. Allow me to sound the same? This, a no- soundtrack. The fast beat mixed present to you the lyrics: “I’m the talent song with only one verse, with Mika’s surprisingly high epitome of this demonstration/I and is comprised of unoriginal voice (which sounds a little like got the remedy/Ya feelin me/So lyrics like “it’s too late to Michael Jackson’s) will get why is you haten on my anatomy/ apologize” said 50 times. This people pumped up. Girl I’m the king so that means I’m song is definatly not worth flyyy” This song is composed of downloading. only degrading phrases. Monday, November 5th, 2007 Features Page 5 Fright or Flight Movie Reviews Scary Movie Contest The Rocky Horror Picture Show: The Exorcist: Amityville Horror: Match the movie poster with the movie quote to win a free Subway By Echo Columnist By Echo Columnist By Echo Columnist “I want to see what your Lauren Jeanneau Kelsey Davis Lauren Jeanneau 1) insides look like.” “The What is now Based on a Rocky Horror labelled as the true story Picture Show” scariest movie (aren’t they all), this “horror” 2) “Oh, yes, there will be is just your av- of all time, the blood.” erage erotica- original 1973 film begins with cross-dress- version of The a man brutally a) b) murdering his ing musical. Exorcist was 3) family. Twelve “All work and no play Its originality definately a makes Jack a dull boy.” has sur- scary movie months later, passed that of for the time. In the Lutzes get a any other film; everything from drag a decade that still saw God and the great deal on the same house and move in. Predictably, weird things 4) “She just goes a little mad shows to incest justifies its ‘R’ rat- church as a very important part of sometimes. We all go a little ing. It starts off as any horror cliché life, playing with the idea of the devil start to happen. For instance, a local priest comes to bless the house, but mad sometimes. Haven’t does: in the middle of a dark and possessing a person was down right you?” stormy night. Newlyweds Brad and terrifying. As for the movie, it lives when he lets himself in, he is at- Janet get a flat tire and seek refuge in up to its reputation as scary, but the tacked by a swarm of flies. Serves c) d) a rather convenient colossal castle. thrill is much more psychological him right for casually waltzing into a The remainder of the plot may seem than axe murder scary. stranger’s house!The longer they Answer sheet: Cut out! predictable – the naive couple is The story follows the lives of stay, the eerier things become. doomed to die but narrowly escape four characters, but mostly revolves Doors fall off their hinges and win- Student: - however, other horror clichés are around Chris McNeil and her 12 year dows slam on small children’s fin- gers, but nobody questions any- left at the front door. This movie is old daughter Reagan who is pos- Grade: filled with many unexpected twists. sessed by the Devil. Chris enlists thing until it’s too late. The family Grade: The elaborate but nonexistent plot the help of Father Damian Karras even finds a portal to hell, but act as evolves around the flamboyant and Father Lankester Merrin to be if they had known about it all along. Answers: Submit your transvestite known as Dr. Frank-N- rid the demon and return Reagan to What would it take for them to realize Place the appropriate number beside the movie their house was haunted? My only answers to Furter who grows a boytoy - Rocky- her normal state. The Shining: to fulfill his sexual desires, but ends For those of you looking for thought by the end of this movie the office up sleeping with the majority of the a film that keeps you engaged and was “give me my money back!” An characters anyway, including both intrigued, this is it. The movie is hour longer than necessary, the story Saw 2: for the Brad and Janet. Apparently, the twisted, dark and complex. It’s a made it impossible to care about the chance to couple couldn’t tell the difference psychological thrill, contradicting characters at all, and soon I found Psycho: between each other and a hairy trans- my original thoughts and expecta- myself rooting for the evil spirits. win a free vestite. I couldn’t help but notice tions. It turns out that a lot more Bar none, this was two wasted hours Scream: Sub! that she was sleeping with every- goes on than a girl levitating in bed. of my life I’ll never get back. one, including the muscular Rocky, This is the type of movie you watch 0/5 but her husband... The incredibly to scare your mind; to question your original songs are undoubtedly the faith wonder about the existence of highlight of this film. Tracks like demons. “Sweet Transvestite” will be on your For a quiet Halloween night, curl lips for days, and you’ll be dancing up with your best friends and a the steps to “The Time Warp” in blanket and let your intelligence slip your sleep. It is because of the ab- away. normal and disturbing plot that “The If you still can’t let go of the idea Rocky Horror Picture Show” is inex- that an Exorcist and possession pressibly genius. Needless to say, I couldn’t happen, at least enjoy the think I’ve seen enough men in linge- psycho girl with a messed up face. rie and fishnets to last me a long time. Overall, it’s a Halloween winner! 5/5 4.5/5 Halloween top tens By Echo Columnist Kelsey Davis Top 10 Signs Your Halloween Top 10 Halloween Villains Was LAME! Lets face it, we can’t always be 10. You came to school on the hero. Here are the top 10 best Thursday and told your friends alternatives. the details of last night’s Gossip 10. Dr. Evil, Austin Powers Girl. 9. Nurse Ratched, One Flew 9. You have a firecracker burn Over the Cuckoo’s Nest that was put there by your younger 8. Cruella De Vil, One Hundred brother while playing in the and One Dalmatians backyard. 8. You got hypothermia from walking the streets in a playboy bunny costume. 7. You had to be home by 9 because it was a school night 6. You’re 17 and went trick or treating. 5. Grade 9’s…you egged cars. Grade 12’s…your car got egged. 4. You were stealth enough to 7. Jason Voorhees, Friday the steal candy from 8 year Thirteenth olds…Utmost Congratulations. 6. Wicked Witch of the West, 3. Under the new province Wizard of Oz health codes, those of you who 5. The Shark, Jaws did trick-or-treat got peanuts and 4. Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Silence multigrain bars. of the Lambs 2. You didn’t go out because 3. Norman Bates, Psycho you had 3 hours of Biology and 2 2. Chucky, Child’s Play hours of physics due the next day. 1. Regan MacNeil…Satan, The 1. You cried in fright at a made- Exorcist for-children haunted house. Monday, November 5th, 2007 Sports Page 7 Volleyball Team Packs Hawaiian Punch As They Approach the Stretch Drive By Echo Reporter: Omar Chu argue. While Coach From October 6th to 12th, Raabe set the more while most students en- modest goal of qualify- joyed a three day week- ing for Provincials, end, the Senior Girls Vol- senior Kelsey Davis leyball team was battling projected a district win with some of the toughest and at least a 6th place schools in one of the best Provincial finish. Both, Volleyball states in the however, agree that U.S.A. Don’t feel too sorry consistency on of- for them, though. They fence is a weakness that were playing in Hawaii. needs to be addressed, The exhibition games specifically getting against La Pietra, Mililani “more powerful hits, and number-one ranked and [keeping] them Iolani were just what the inbounds.” team needed as they gear The team is currently up for the stretch drive. undefeated in the regu- “We made big strides lar season and will try especially against Iolani. to keep it that way in They were a big team that their last three games. hit well, so we had to play A road game against good defence,” said Riverside and back-to- Coach Raabe. The loss back home games ver- against Iolani was their sus Heritage remain. only defeat as they tied La Then, it is off to the Pietra and beat Mililani. snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, and an woman’s volleyball game. Several While Mr. Coops would like to see District playoffs, held between No- There was also plenty of time intrasquad Beach Volleyball tour- rumours were circulating about a coaching change, most of the vember 7th to 9th, as the team tries to for team bonding. Among the high- nament. pranks between the coaches and the school has high expectations for qualify for the Fraser Valleys and lights off the court were surfing The team also had a day to shop team involving surprise geography this team as they finish the regular beyond. lessons, hiking “Diamond Head”, and with 7,000 other fans attended a tests and cross-dressing. season. The team is not about to

Laurissa Kenward Rides Out a Wave Lauren Pineau Takes Flight Andrea McCrae’s Impending Crash Jenn Karson Fights for Balance Cross Country Team Goes with the Fro By Echo Hall of Famer: quicker because it’s like a para- “Ashley has perseverance— anuck Report Farhan Devji chute and it helps him train by probably from her soccer,” said By Echo Hall of Famer: their identity thus far. Mason He’s no Ben Wallace, he’s defi- adding the extra resistance.” first year coach Mrs. Hill. “She Farhan Devji Raymond, Byron Ritchie and Brad th nitely no Macy Gray and even Brian finished 7 in the grade 12 even came back after a sprain— Vancouver’s suspect start to the Isbister all found themselves in though he and the rest of the boys division at the Coquitlam she’s got guts.” 2007-08 campaign has many won- the press box at one time or an- th Charles Best Cross Country team Districts in Mundy Park, and 10 Other runners who once again dering if their Northwest Division other. Dave Nonis and Alain at the Fraser Valley Champion- stood out were Ben Steinson who Title performance from last season Vigneault were stuck between ic- th ships which were held in finished 10 in the grade 12 boys was just a stroke of luck. So that ing a big and strong group who Aldergrove. division at the Coquitlam Districts, raises the question, what ails the other teams dread to play against “I was pretty satisfied with my and Matt Groenke who finished Vancouver Canucks? or a smaller but more skillful team th 7th place run because I had been 13 , and seems to have a bring It can’t be the Stanley Cup who can beat you with their speed. busy, and wasn’t training as much future ahead of him in the Charles hangover because much to the This uncertainty undoubtedly had as I should have been,” said Brian. Best Cross Country program. despair of the Vancouver Canucks a snowballing effect on the play- “In the race, I was actually only 1- Coach Mrs. Hill shares her in- organization and all their support- ers, and it was evident with their 2 seconds behind the 6th place sight on how she feels the group ers, the Canucks were eliminated play. finisher, so being that close was a has performed to date, and what by the Anaheim Ducks in the sec- Even though Ryan Shannon little disappointing.” lies ahead for the Best Cross Coun- ond round of the 2006-07 playoffs, potted two goals in his first three Along with Brian, the rest of the try team. in quite the convincing fashion I games with the Canucks, he was team also turned in some fantastic “Charles Best has been well rep- might add. It can’t be coach Alain sent down to Vancouver’s AHL perform- resented at Matt Groenke Runs Fraser Valleys Vigneault’s defensive oriented affiliate the Manitoba Moose after ances in all levels— system because if I remember cor- the team’s embarrassing 8-2 loss both the with ribbons rectly, that very system was a large at the hands of the Philadelphia are “coming for that number one Districts to show reason why Vigneault was awarded Flyers. Some say it was because he spot,” he’s no Ludacris either. His and the for it! To be the Jack Adams Trophy for the was a dreadful -7 and some say it name is Brian Commons and he Fraser Val- honest, coach of the year last season. And was because if he had played two led the Best runners to a strong ley’s. you’re ask- it can’t be Roberto Luongo, for more games with the Canucks, he showing at the District and Fraser Coming ing a huge obvious reasons. would be no longer eligible to be th Valley Championships this past off a 4 running So why have the Canucks come sent down without having to clear month. place fin- fan...so, if out of the gate so poorly as if they waivers, which surely had some- “For the run, I actually tied my ish in her you are out have already proven something? thing to do with it. But when hair back as kind of a joke, but first race of there run- Perhaps, it comes down to “uncer- Raymond was also sent down soon during the run, I think it actually the sea- ning, I’m al- tainty.” This past off-season, after, it became clear that the helped me go faster, and may have son, senior ready im- Canucks General Manager and Canucks had decided that in order shaved a couple seconds off my runner pressed,” Vice President Dave Nonis made it for them to be successful this sea- time,” said Brian when asked about Ashley said coach a point to bring some more speed son, grit was needed more than what kind of effect the “fro” had on Macdonald Hill. “The and grit into the fold, two aspects speed. This was made even more his performance. followed end of the which were noticeably absent from apparent when tough-guy Rick Matt Floden, another member of that up season is last season’s squad. Brad Isbister Rypien was recalled by the the team who was unable to attend with an im- Bryan Commons Sporting His Fro here. For me, and Byron Ritchie were acquired Canucks. Was that the right deci- the Districts due to his heavy pressive well, I’m al- to address the grit issue, while sion? Ask again in April, but it th workload in Physics 12, agrees that 5 place ready look- Ryan Shannon and Mason definitely won’t hurt to have the Brian uses his afro to his advan- showing at the Districts with a ing forward to next year and have Raymond were brought in to pro- identity quandary no longer an th tage. time of 23:32, and a 7 place finish some ideas to ‘beef up’ our train- vide more speed and offense. issue. “I think it (the afro) makes him at the Fraser Valley’s. ing.” The Canucks seem uncertain of Croatian Sensation II Outstanding as the Team makes Playoffs By Echo Hall of Famer Zane Jiwa ing.” Although Following in the shadow of he is only in last year’s soccer MVP Kresimir grade 10, Bebic, the second Croatian Sensa- Kresimir is play- tion, Kresimir Ukalovic, lead the ing on the Sen- Senior Boys soccer team to a third ior Boy’s soccer place finish in the North Division. team, and is sur- With the shot of Darijo Srna and passing the ex- the heart of Niko Kovac (both pectations set Croatian World Cup players), for him at the be- Kresimir has carried this team on ginning of the his shoulders offensively, with a year. The age team leading 7 goals, and promises difference be- to add to his total in the upcoming tween Kresimir Fraser Valley games. “Kresimir has and the majority been sensational, and he’s been our of the team go to guy game in and out,” hasn’t really af- midfielder Steven Zuccaro explains. fected his bril- Coach Napoletano notes that liant play. Kresimir is “an outstanding player,” “I don’t and a “great offensive threat.” feel out of place When asked about his own per- at all, especially formance to date, Kresimir replied; because there Tate Mason fights for the ball. Josh Rogers heads the ball in a recent game. “Well I guess I am scoring goals, are so many so this season has been a good one younger players have a great chance of making it to so far. Hopefully we can keep it on the team.” With a 4-3-4 regular through.” Youssefi remarks. “We have to the provincials,” adds defender season record, the Senior One bump in the road may keep it simple, and make use of our Paul Min. Steve Zuccaro also Boys squeaked into the be the team’s poor away record. team’s talented players.” Mr. agreed: “It’s been a big accomplish- Fraser Valley’s and now Our boys got thrashed by River- Napoletano is positive the team can ment for the team to come third and being faces higher expec- side 5-0 in one away game, and only pick it up, saying “We have a very make it into the Fraser Valley’s. I tations from the fans and, managed to win one away game talented team with good knowledge think we have a good chance of of course, the coach. “My during the season. On our home of the way the game should be making it to the Provincials. Even goal for this team is to fin- turf, the boys are still unbeaten and played. Players play as a team and though the school hasn’t done it ish in the top 5 (out of 16 have played remarkably well. They support each other. They are also before, all it takes is two wins and teams) in the Fraser Val- blew open some games, and turned a good group to coach,” he added. we’re in.” In order to make ley’s, and advance to the close games into laughers. Despite The Senior Boys first game of the Provincials, the team has to finish Provincial Championships. the added playoff, the team will Fraser Valley’s is on October 30th, in the top five in the Fraser Valley’s. I know we can do it,” need to pick up their game away and the second will be on Novem- The Croatian Sensation believes states Napoletano. “We from home. “We have played great ber 1st. As both games are being the goal is attainable: “If we play have a strong team. From at home, but our away game needs held in Surrey, this should be a great our hardest and work hard out the net outwards, we have some work,” goalie Mersad test to see how the boys can play Kresmir Ukalovic a solid team, and we should there, I think we can easily make it away from their home field. Echo Hockey Pool Standings Mr.Napoletano ...... 126 Cody Johnson...... 119 Mr. Wiebe...... 110 Mr.House...... 104 Kristin Formilleza...... 97 Omar Chu...... 109 Alicia Lynn...... 126 Mike Noble...... 118 Sarah Gourlay...... 103 Collin Campbell...... 96 Colin Schmidt...... 109 Tommy Kirkley...... 101 Mersad Youssefi...... 94 Katelyn Hicks...... 122 Brendan Batchelor...... 118 Matthew Kirk...... 108 Samantha Hof...... 101 Kristen Chong...... 92 Mike Child...... 122 Ryan Budd...... 113 Sanjay Gupta...... 108 Josh Seddon...... 100 Natalie Irving...... 91 Manny Haider...... 119 Mr. Murray...... 113 Arthur Crossman...... 107 Katelynn Mclean...... 97 Chris Carvalho...... 85 Shayne Lachlan...... 119 Tatiana Lascano...... 111 Aiden Seeley...... 106 Alefiya Vahanvaty...... 97 Andrew Rutherford...... 81

Senior Girls Volleyball

Vs La Pietra 19-25, 25-14, 22-25, 25-15 Vs Iolani 17-25, 9-25, 11-25 Vs Mililani Unknown 3 sets won 1 set lost