Vol. 15 no. 8 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Port Coquitlam B.C

Mock crash hits home for senior students See story on page 4 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - Vol 15 No. 8 The significance of Grad Emily Chan - staff reporter

From this point in life, the grads of 2011 have a unique vantage point. We have lived out thirteen years of the word education being coupled with the word compulsory. As June approaches, however, we will find ourselves with newfound freedom, and, of course, responsibility. In many ways, this perspective is equal parts terrifying and thrilling. The words “the rest of your life” are somewhat daunting to most teenagers. Between heavy academic course loads, mandatory volunteer work, extracurricular activities and part time jobs, many grads have spent their final school year analyzing options and preparing plans for post-secondary. For the first time in our lives, we are making decisions on our own that have the power to dramatically impact our futures. In 2007, a Stats Canada report found that more than 4 in 10 senior high school students felt “under constant pressure to accomplish more than they could handle.” Most seniors don’t need to hear the numbers, however, to know that this is true. Deciding on career paths and colleges or universities are no simple tasks, and finding a way to finance it all can often seem near-impossible. Beyond the obvious stress, there is also the knowledge that after the school year ends you probably won’t be seeing that kid that sits in the back of math class anymore. Despite the promises of “friends forever,” things and people are going to change in the next four years of life. There are people I genuinely like hanging out with here at Riverside, but I know that next year, when communication means Skype dates from Ottawa, those friendships will fizzle out. Most adults in my life have retained fewer than five high school friends. It’s scary to think about. For some of us, high school may be it. This may be the end of our education, or the end of our sports career or acting endeavors. As harder courses loom in the future, some of our straight “A” records will be in jeopardy. Some of us may “Slut Walk”empowers women never win another award for our art, or sing in another concert. We will no longer be seniors, dominating well-known hallways. Starting in June, many other cities including raped? That’s a bit much! It’s that we will be released into a new type of social hierarchy. Of course the . Obviously this kind of mentality that results in magnitude of such huge changes is also incredibly exciting. Yes, comment would make them angry, incidents such as the girl from Pitt University-level courses may present new academic challenges, but they as it did me. No matter what Meadows who was assaulted and also are presenting opportunities to learn in depth about our fields of women do or how they look, no blamed for it on Facebook. So interest. Many grads will soon have to worry about living expenses for man should ever have the excuse maybe SWTO’s attempts seem the first time ever, but that also means that they are gaining the freedom of “Well, she was kinda asking for misguided, but here’s thing-it’s that comes with living on their own. And friends may be growing up it.” SWTO is trying to move working! It’s forcing people to pay and moving away, but within the next few years of our lives, we will be society’s idea of “Don’t get raped.” attention to the topic. That’s the meeting some of the most influential people we will ever encounter. As to “Don’t rape.” ‘Slut’ is used to point, right? Several times before June begins, the caption “The last time” hangs over even the most bash those who are seen as feminists have pleaded their case and failed! Why? Because nobody mundane activities. For most seniors, the words bring with both a sense Nobody blames banks for getting promiscuous, but it has been has tried being loud in this way, of joy and pride, and a bit of sadness. Grad is such an emotionally robbed, or children for getting women who have suffered under SWTO is trying to prove their tumultuous time. Lately, I’ve been feeling on the verge of tears almost molested, but it seems that as soon its negative connotation. It’s time point by showing that you do not 24/7, alternating between extreme happiness when I look at the life as there is a chance to blame to take back ‘slut’- and redefine it need to conform into society’s idea I’ve built here, and the bittersweet feeling of childhood ending. This women (for being victims of crime) into something that is not negative. of what you should look like to be mess of emotions, however, is what makes this point in time so special. it is taken. Slut Walk Toronto was Women should be able to always safe. It’s impossible to justify This is why graduation is called a crossroads. This may be the only formed by Sonya JF Barnett and feel safe regardless of their raping someone. It’s wrong. time in our lives when we will experience such unadulterated freedom. Heather Jarvis when a Toronto lifestyle, and appearance. Nobody wants to be abused. At this unique moment, we are not inhibited by old-age or families to Police officer made the comment Although it’s wrong to judge Nobody wants to be violated. NO support or past failures to bring us down. We have the ability to make on a recent sexual assault: “Women people by their appearance, people means NO. A woman doesn’t decisions and change our mind and chase our dreams. We posses the should avoid dressing like sluts in often make disparaging comments deserve to get hurt for her clothing. potential to fail spectacularly, but also to achieve wild success. order not to be victimized.” So the that are aimed towards ‘sluts’. But Clothes are just pieces of fabric, outrage and Slutwalk spread to to take it to a whole new level and claim that it’s okay for them to get why do people forget that? “Slut Walk”enforces stereotypes The Eddy has been the independent voice of the students of Riverside Secondary since control themselves around women about the word slut. It is used to 1996 and is produced monthly by the Journalism class. Journalistic styles and standards conform to those of the Canadian Press. The Eddy who wear revealing clothing. That degrade and put down women. welcomes letters to the editor. Letters, however transmitted, must be signed and free of is simply not the case. No one is The slut walk enforces stereotype libel. suggesting that women who wear Additional articles, writing, and opinon pieces are accepted and will be published as that women are sex objects. It is space allows. provocative clothing deserve to better to reduce your risk of The Eddy reserves the right to edit all submitted material for brevity, and style. get raped. But there are no Advertisers can reach the Eddy at [email protected] or by contacting Riverside. getting raped as much as possible. guaranties in life and women That means staying with a group With special thanks to Mr. Randie Shen for assisstance with the front page. should try to reduce their risk as of friends, being careful when Editors much as possible. The officer’s use consuming alcohol, do not walk Front Page Editor...... Kiena Saini of a derogatory term has clouded OpEd Editor...... Valencia Yordanov alone in dark alley or wearing less News Editors...... Yasmin Darcey, James Matthews the issue. The people behind the provocative clothing. While I Editorial Cartoon...... Richard Kwok The recent Slut Walks in slut walk have misinterpreted his respect both women’s and men’s Liesure Arts Editor...... Megan Dally Toronto and Vancouver were a words from helpful advice to right to wear whatever they feel Sports Editor...... Brendan Williams response to a Toronto police blaming women for rape. The Editor in chief...... Brendan Williams, Lorraine Lidher comfortable in, sexual predators Special feature Editor...... Lorraine Lidher officers comments that “women officer was simply trying to say do not respects any one’s rights. should avoid dressing like sluts in that offenders will focus their Of course the victim should never Advisor...... Ms. Shong order not to be victimized.” One attention on a woman wearing be blamed for a crime and no of the organizers Sonya Barnett revealing clothing much quicker News Staff court should side with a rapist Farah Ahmed, Sasha Ceperkovic, Emily Chan, Megan Dally, Yasmin Darcey, Meg Gregory, Richard said that they, “want to use the than they will focus on a woman because he said that he could not Kwok, Tyler Kydd, Karen Lidher, Kristin Macey, James Matthews, Carly Mulldoon, Ashley Olsen, Viktor walk to reclaim the word slut and Paskov, Lucas Robinson, Keena Saini, Shion Tanaka, Nick Wang, Valencia Yordanov, Heather who isn’t. Whether right or wrong help himself because the victims Andrews, Jordyne Bird, Christian Fowler, Lorraine Lidher, Brendan Williams stop the victim shaming.” The he was not saying victims are at skirt was too short. However, Riverside Secondary problem with the slut walks is that fault for rape.The word slut has 2215 Reeve Street, Coquitlam, B.C. reducing your risk in any way Canada, V3C 6K8 they distract from the real issue. always had a negative connotation. possible is a good way to protect (604) 941-6053 local 221 The assumption of the Slut Walk It describes dirty, sexual yourself from being a victim of fax (604) 941-6053 seems to be all men are potential promiscuous women. There is any kind of crime. rapists that need to be taught to nothing even remotely positive Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - Vol 17 no. 8 Small acts of kindess can have a big impact Emily Chan - staff reporter As the school year th On June 5 , Yohko S., a friend of Riverside teacher Ms. comes to a close, Yamamoto, composed an emotional e-mail describing the Multicultural th devastation of her Japanese town, following the March 11 Leadership Students earthquake. “The scenes there were so cruel that we couldn’t are taking small steps see them,” she wrote, continuing, “We’re suffering not only towards creating [from] the damage of the earthquakes, but also the danger of meaningful change for radioactivity.” On the other side of the globe, these words were the children of Iwaki, received and read by Yamamoto and her Multicultural Japan. The benefit Leadership Class. It is this personal story that motivated them efforts started with a to take action, and organize a series of fundraisers at Riverside week of performances Secondary School. in the cafeteria and will be ending with a raffle draw and bake sale on Tuesday, June 14th. Highlights of the performances included a Japanese song sung by McKenzie Biender, and a variety of routines drawing influences from hip- hop to Japanese, and classical to Led Mckenzie Biender singing a Japanese song. Ms. Shong/eddy Zeppelin. Wrist bands are also on sale for $2.00, and of Port Coquitlam and Safeway. “All of the money raised for $1.00, students can send an origami crane to Japan will be sent directly to the Board of Education in Iwaki or sign a Canadian flag, which will be sent to Iwaki. City, in order to benefit the children,” says Yamamoto. Tsuyoshi Hamanaka, Soyoon Jin, and Emily Shin Shong/eddy June 14’s raffle will feature prizes donated by the City “Thank you all for your kind words, and support.” Poco Legion to feel the beat on Father’s day Heather Andrews - staff reporter very successful. For Fathers’ day they will be performing for the entire Port Coquitlam Legion along with a The Riverside Korean Drumming Club at Riverside Taekwondo club. The club will co-ordinate its drumming Secondary will be playing at the Port Coquitlam Legion on music to match the Taekwondo performance and have been Fathers’ Day. To prepare for this up and coming event they having extra rehearsals together. On June 3rd they opened have been working very hard. Every Friday they have rehearsal for the Walk of Life at Lafarge Lake. Previously, they with Sung Il Kim, a professional Korean Drumming teacher. performed there and did so well that they were invited back. Rehearsals are usually about two hours, from 3:30 to 5:30. They will also be playing in the Benefit Concert for Japan. They learn different kinds of techniques and practice what Ms. Karen Peplow, the teacher sponsor, is a big part of they have learnt. Everyone in the club performs. So far, they the clubs success. Without her, the club would not be able have performed at spirit assemblies and multicultural events. to run. She has a huge amount of faith in her students and According to Ivannah Veloso, “This year has been a really knows that they are able to succeed, “I would say that my good one; we’ve gotten a lot of new members. The only students have amazing musical ability and that we have problem is that we have had to work on training them and been very successful this year,” said Peplow. They have have had to cut back on performances because of that.” Also, been doing well this year, Riverside and the City of Port they recently performed in Riverside’s Talent Show and were Coquitlam is noticing. Members of the Korean drumming club practicing K.Lidher/eddy for the Father’s day event. Begbie success again A kick for a better life Lucas Robinson - staff reporter Spain. The prizes were gift certificates Riverside students held a soccer event, for Sport Check and Pajo’s Restaurant. on June 3rd at Gates Park to benefit The Luckily with the great summer weather, United Nations World Food Programme. everyone could come out to compete, The event was to raise money to help making it a great success. An estimated people in the rural areas of Nicaragua, $500 was raised. The Riverside teams providing house building, animal went out and gave it their all on the turf. husbandry and micro-financing. Money The event was hosted mainly by grade raised will go to help people become 12 student, Sara Wahedi, and R-side more independent in these areas. All volunteers, who helped with signup, students from secondary schools In registration, and carrying out items and School District #43 were allowed to enter. running the concession booth. “It was The winners were team Iran, from stressful and last minute issues cropped Pinetree secondary school, with the up, but the outcome exceeded our Vatican City as runners up. The teams in expectations,” said Wahedi. Eden, Sebastian, Mrs. Chin, and Kathan know their Canadian History. Ms.Shong/eddy this event were Iran, Vatican City, All of the teams did very well and Holland, North Korea, Afghanistan, and contributed to a good cause. Tyler Kydd - staff reporter expenses paid trip to Ottawa to meet the For the sixth year in a row, Riverside Governor General. She will also be going Secondary has participated in the National to school in Ottawa in the fall. The Begbie Begbie Competition. The contest was created is a competition based not on memorization, in 1993 by a group of retired social studies but critical thinking and analysis. So teachers to promote Canadian history for high studying is not really the way to prepare for school students. The competition covers the contest. Instead they study during the Canadian history from the mid-1800s all the way test, using the materials that are given to up to now. The contest is also offered to French them. Two other Riverside students: Kathan Immersion students. It was originally only in Datta and Sebastian Zein made it to the British Columbia but in 2001 it was made a top 16%. Datta scored 84%, Zein scored national contest. Eden Nzayimana, a Riverside 92%. “It is a rewarding experience and a student, achieved first place in the country for great opportunity to demonstrate critical French for the second year in a row, and she thinking and analysis,” said Zein. will receive One Thousand dollars and an all- Riverside’s team celebrating the success of the soccer tournament. Chan/eddy ICBC proves a bloody point Grad Ms. Leonard Back to graduated in 1974 from Shion Tanaka-staff reporter Burnaby North Secondary. A lot has changed in grad over the y “I was just out to some of our teachers have volunteere enjoy myself us what their graduation experience with my friends for them. and have a lot of fun.” “My mom made Ms. Wattamaniuk my grad dress.” Graduated from “Everybody Handsworth Secondary had to learn School in 1971. ball room dancing. We “Grad to me was the last had the Dal chance to be with friends Richards jazz because you don’t know courtesy of Ms. Bates band live when you will ever see them Students Jelena Vatavuk and Danika Kujala tell a bloody tale of what can happen when students orchestra.” again.” drive recklesly. Richard Kwok-staff reporter students Jelena Vatavuk and carried out proper procedure. The Danika Kujala, who were to police, the firefighters, Ms. Kilpartick On May 25th, ICBC worked paramedics, victim services, and of perform as the driver and Graduated in 1975 from with local emergency response passenger in the car crash. course ICBC were all performing Ms. teams to stage a fake car crash on On the morning of the crash, a their parts, extracting the girls from Simpson Argyle Secondary Reeve Street, the road running in previously crashed car (provided the car with the jaws of life, putting Graduated in School. front of Riverside. By 11:40 that by ICBC) was towed into position Danika onto a stretcher, and morning, everything was in place on the road, and the crash was built attempting in vain to “save” her in “It felt like to “inform” the students about the around it. Teachers and students from her wounds, while arresting 1968 from stepping into dangers of drinking (or texting) from New Image College of the Jelena for “Drunk Driving.” Franklin adulthood; and driving...... In an interview with Jelena and Fine Arts, a school teaching High school. suddenly the The aim of the fake crash was to theatrical makeup among other Danika, the girls said it was a really realization of me hit close to home with the students. moving experience. Jelena things, drove in from Vancouver to “Graduation not being a kid With a lot of grade 12’s and a good dress up the “victims”. Jelena, who remarked that it was emotional was the most number of grade 11’s either was the “drunk driver”, was made watching her friend being carried anymore and already driving or learning how, up to look injured, with cuts, away with fatal injuries, and that fun I had that I have to ICBC thought it would be a good bruises, and scrapes, while Danika, the crowd seemed to be rather because it was take time to reinforce the message of the “passenger”, was made to look touched by the event as well. She like taking a responsibility the danger of driving under the fatally wounded. The girls were said it “put things into new step in to for myself influence or distracted. To make inside the crashed car, acting dazed perspective.” Danika remarked the real world.” came clear to the crash more realistic and and dying, when the performance that it “was a really eye opening relevant to the students, Mrs.Chen started. As shocked students experience.” Both girls were glad me at that enlisted the help of grade 12 looked on, emergency services that they participated. moment.” Go out with a bang in a postive way What to do after graduation

Emily Chan-staff reporter

After thirteen years of compulsory education, it is understandable that many grads feel the need to take an education break...... In England and Australia, these “gap years” are commonplace. Many students defer university in the hopes of finding themselves while travelling to exotic locales. Here in North America, however, a certain stigma continues to exist around the idea of “taking a year off.”...... There are two main issues that strike fear into the hearts of parents when their child considers a gap photo courtesy of Deanna Kadota year. One, the child could waste G.11 students have been working hard toward a postive grad. away the year gaining a non- Kistin Macey-staff reporter grade 12 student Brian Richards. instead of thinking of them as grad freshman-fifteen on the sofa, and For some students going to post secnd Some of these pranks can cost the “pranks”, they can be thought of or two, they might just decide they It seems to be tradition that every not in their plan. year the graduating class “pranks” school money, be harmful to as grad legacies. The grad class of never want to return to schooling. the school in some crazy way, students, animals, or school 2011 has worked hard at But according to development and broader academic and going as far as letting chickens property, and they can sometimes establishing a positive vibe at collegeconfidential.com, there is life skills through enhanced character- loose or setting up a big slip n’ disrupt class time. “One person’s Riverside with events such as the nothing wrong with taking a year building experiences,” something they slide outside the cafeteria, but do view of ‘harmless’ fun is not spirit assemblies, winter ball, and off, as long as, first, you “assess achieve through connecting students to these grad pranks sometimes go everyone’s; for instance, a slip and hot dog days. “If we can look at your reasons for the change and to travel, volunteer, and wilderness too far? What is the purpose slide in the hallway is disruptive – leaving a positive legacy in a make sure you spend your time in leadership opportunities. My Gap Year behind them? “It’s definitely why can’t they set it up outside?” community does that mean they an engaging way that meets these offers personalized schedules for because they want to go out with a said Principal Mr. Anthony can’t have fun?” asked Mrs. Chin. aims.”...... students, which include time set aside bang, and they are afraid they Ciolfitto. So how can harmful So this year grad 2011 students are My Gap Year is a company to work, volunteer, travel, and even won’t be as influential when they pranks be discouraged? Some going to work hard at showing that devoted to organizing structured apply for colleges for the following year. graduate, so this is how they think students have been meeting with they can go out with a “bang,” but and beneficial years off. Their Also popular is volunteer-based they can be remembered,” said Mr. Ciolfitto and they think that still do it in a positive way. mission is to “encourage personal program Katimavik, in which students Happy plastic graduation Keena Saini-staff reporter A recent increase in the amount of cosmetic procedures for kids 2011 and teenagers in North America has raised the question: is plastic surgery suitable for those 19 and the past under? As this time of the year Mr. Romani approaches for seniors in high school, the desire to look and feel years and Graduated in1988 from as glamorous as those in ed to tell Sturgeon Creek Hollywood has grown. Many was like Regional Secondary graduates want to look their very School. best for grad. Most splurge on their “Back then we had dresses or tuxedo’s, limo rides and hair and make-up, but another different hair styles and alternative for some teens to look Plastic surgery as a grad gift is on the rise. photo courtesy of Google fashion trends. We also their best is cosmetic surgery. own lives. Teenagers who want to rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), had great music…long Cosmetic surgery for Graduation have plastic surgery usually have otoplasty (ear surgery), and breast live the 80’s!” ranges from non-surgical different motivations and goals reduction, all in order to overcome “Thank god I’m procedures such as than adults. They often have physical and psychological microdermabrasion to being put plastic surgery to improve physical burdens they may be carrying. done! Holy crap…! I get to under the knife for breast implants. wear the gold chord (meant I characteristics they feel are Before receiving any cosmetic According to the American society awkward or flawed, that if left surgery, the patient must initiate graduated with honors)” of Plastic Surgeons, teen surgeries uncorrected may affect them well the request (with parents’ have doubled in the past 8 years, a into their adult life. Teens tend to permission), have realistic goals trend now also being seen in Bonnie Angstadt have plastic surgery to fit in with after cosmetic surgery, and must Canada. So why do kids turn to peers, to look similar. Adults tend have sufficient maturity. Graduated from Centennial plastic surgery? Majority of to have plastic surgery to standout Sometimes societal pressures to Secondary School in 1980 teenagers that undergo cosmetic from others. The most common look perfect take over but always surgery do it in order to better their procedures for teenagers are be comfortable with who you are. “To me graduation is about being with your friends, to Graduation costs getting out of control spend that last moment of Carly Mulldoon-staff reporter would be their hair. Between the high school with those who styles to choose from, like corn were with you from the To many graduating students, row, formal, hair extensions and beginning.” prom or grad dinner dance is one colour, the price would be roughly of the most important events to between $35 to $180 or more. look forward to in their life time Even though a dress and a hair other than maybe marriage and style is the most expensive, girls their commencement ceremony. are also going to accessorize by As most grads are preparing to get buying shoes and jewelry to match. ready for this amazing event, are Shoes range from $44 to $160 and Mr. Muro they prepared for the expenses as jewelry roughly $8.90 to $32.90 or Graduated in 1968 from Vancouver well? Dresses alone could cost more for each piece. Then again Technical Secondary. from $278 to even $1,170, without we can’t forget about the boys alterations. No matter what, grad trying to look their best for grad “Like most students, I had grand is the most expensive event and too. Tuxedo rentals by Black and dreams of what I could become and it teenagers pay a lot to make it as Lee starts at $375, whereas seemed that night anything was memorable as possible. So along Moores’ price ranges from $59.99 with the dress, what else do girls possible.” - $149.99; everyone of course is Grad clothes can cost $1000. also pay for? Most girls pay for a trying to dress to impress and look manicure and a pedicure, with their best on this expensive, yet of 13, which is not that bad – yet n: school, work, or travel? either a spa pedicure or an express memorable night. The most for both limos’ the prices are the pedicure, and express manicures expensive or costly expense for a same, $125-$175 for a minimum resumes and university range between $50 to $65 dollars teenager graduating would of two hours. It seems that grad is applications...... with an option of a $5 dollar extra undoubtedly be the ride there. the one of the most expensive Alternatively, universities and charge for a French polish. Most grads try and get a limo for events of a teenager’s life. it would colleges also offer many Another thing girls pay for that’s this night. A stretch SUV excursion so maybe it’s best to start saving volunteer, travel, and work-study probably the next most expensive, (white and black) has a capacity for your wedding now. programs in addition to courses. UBC has partnerships with 150 Enchanted program helping students with grad costs international universities, where donates dresses, jewelry, make upper-year UBC students may children up, shoes to help the cause. By choose to study abroad and earn come March 16, the students already course credit...... from know what dresses or tuxedos In addition to this, certain families they will be wearing. The scholarships and Registered with little organizers got letters from Education Savings Plans or no students thanking them for their (RESPs) have restrictions on formal help. One letter from a female when they need to be spent by, education. student said, “Thank-you so much limiting the amount of time Without a for everything you have done! I students can take off school, and high feel like a princess!” All the girls returning to a strict academic school were also given coupons for hair schedule can be as struggle after education, and make-up to help them get a year or more of freedom. employment ready and to help cut down on the For those students that do opportunities photo courtesy of Google arecosts. “My biggest reward in all ary school right after highschool is return and complete their post- this was watching my girls finish secondary educations, a 2003 limited their final time at Riverside and study found that “Employment and this start the new beginning of their between the ages of 17 and 21 take six rates varied little between college causes the life,” said Riverside’s youth months off school to work with non- completers, whether they had cycle of worker Bonnie Angstadt. For the profit organizations in communities experienced a gap or not, poverty to Enchantment Project to even start, across Canada. Katimavik programs “However, it also found that continue. can even be taken for credit at one of Districts it involved many meetings and to university graduates who did not eddy/K. Shong organize everything. Angstadt their partner universities, Capilano delay earned considerably more Bonnie Angsradt showing off shoes and a dress. 43’s helped out by organizing and University, Vancouver Island per week than university Enchantment Megan Dally-staff reporter getting the dry cleaning done. In University, Cégep Marie-Victorin or graduates who had delayed.” project is similar to the Cinderella the end, the project went smoothly George Brown College. Even if So while a gap year may be Statistics show that more than Project, both aim to help. Both and the students who were students choose not to attend these beneficial to the soul, there is no one in five, or twenty percent of male and female students who involved in Enchantment will be institutions these real-world guarantee it will be so kind on all children in Canada live below struggle with poverty and can’t able to enjoy the ceremonies. experiences will enhance students’ your wallet. the poverty line. Many of these afford the costs of grad. The public Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - Vol. 15 No.8Down By the Riverside What are your summer plans?

Sandra Cervantes - Grade 9 Lienza Poelzer - Grade 10 Benjamin Pierce - Grade 11 Mandana Yousefi - Grade 12 Mr. Rao “I’m becoming vice-principal at “I’m going to my older brother’s “I’m camping and going to New “Going to MEXICO!!!” “I’m going on house boat.” Dr.Charles Best, and going to my wedding.” York.” Riverside grads are off on grand adventures this cabinsummer in the Caribou.” Kristen Macey - staff reporter who is a stunt coordinator. He there, doing some housework and French in La Pocatière, which is an amazing opportunity to travel This summer, some hired Ken to be a stunt double and driving the kids to and from while working on an education. La Riverside students will be going an extra in movies. Ken’s first job school, and in return she gets paid Pocatière is home of the Musée to college or university, getting a was in the movie Percy Jackson by the family and she will get to François-Pilote, which displays job, or taking a year off to figure and the Olympians, and since then see some awesome sights. If you the history of Québécois out what they will do in the future, he has done choreographed fight are interested in being an aupair ethnology, so it’s a great place to but some students will be doing scenes in other jobs. He will be you can visit http://aupairworld.net learn about language and culture very cool things, visiting going to Vietnam this summer to where you can create a profile and (it is also the hometown of our very awesome new places, and do some stunt and movie work either a family will contact you, or own Mr. Larrivee)...... pursuing amazing opportunities. over there. Another student who you can contact a family you are These are just a few examples of Grade 12 student Ken Do was at will be off on an exciting adventure interested in working for. Other the amazing opportunities students a martial arts tournament when he is Grade 12 student Natasha grade 12 students, Santana Grant have prepared themselves for. Can was spotted by some people that Bjarnason. This summer she will and Bryony Edward, won you think of something that you were there, and word eventually be going to Italy to be an aupair. bursaries to spend six weeks in may wish to persure that can add K.Shong/eddy got to a man named Dean Choe, She will be staying with a family Quebec this summer studying Riverside’s Ken Do. some spice to your summer? Do your homework when pursuing voluntourism Emily Chan - staff reporter volunteering holiday should heed voluntourism is always a bad thing. some advice,” write Marc and It’s just a topic that must be Over the past ten years Craig Kielburger, the CEOs of approached with a certain amount voluntourism, travel that involves Me to We. “Do your research and of skepticism. Researching the community volunteer work or is find out how long the organization organization you are travelling eco-friendly, has gained has been around … what is its with is crucial. “Find out where tremendous popularity, luring a record of credibility in making a the funding goes. Credible wide range of teenage idealists, ‘real difference’?”It’s great to organizations always publicize adventurous families, and even imagine swooping in to an African how their funds are allocated,” soul-seeking businessmen. A 2008 village and building a school there advise the Kielburgers.Tourists Travelocity survey found that 38% for needy children, but by doing should also understand that they of travellers were interested in that, are you taking jobs away from are often playing a very small role, “taking a vacation where they can local workers and therefore working a few weeks on a project give back and make a difference that will take years to complete. harming the local economy? Are A woman participating in a voluntourism trip. courtesy of Google during their stay,” and a UC San you more qualified than the They can’t go into the project Diego study found that 72% of professionals already in the area? believing that the experience will Americans know somebody who You may have snapped some be one-way interaction and that has taken a voluntourism trip. adorable photos with dark-skinned they will be doing all the giving However, while the numbers are children, but in the long run, how and teaching. Voluntourism is an impressive and the efforts did this benefit them? Often, the exchange. Tourists need to be admirable, not every voluntourism so-called “great white savior” prepared to learn a great deal from organization is created equal. attitude can cause more harm than the people they meet and their “Anyone considering a good.That’s not to say that culture. Ace-It class aces project Nick Wang - staff reporter both senior and elementary different styles and sizes. This enjoyed working in the tables,” project lasted almost two months. Riverside’s Ace-it class said Mr. Meitzker. Then on June All the elementary kids got to paint teacher Mr. Meitzker has brought 7, the Ace-it class finished a total the fish and decorate them on their his students to do two projects at of three hundred fifty fish with school fences. local elementary schools. Ace-it class is a class for grade 12 students who take power tech the first time and learn to be a wood worker, especially on cabinets. There are two projects: one that happened at Kilmer and the other at Central Elementary. On June 3, the Riverside students went to Kilmer and supervised the students painting on a total of five picnic tables. “The event was a success because the day we went out was a sunny day and all the students An Ace-it student lending a helping hand. courtesy of Mr. Mietzker Wednesday, June 15, Vol 15 - No 8 BTW I’m the Antichrist was a hit Heather Andrews - staff reporter Controversially It was a great year named, “Oh BTW, I’m the Antichrist” hit for band and choir Riverside Secondary for the first time on June 1st. Widely anticipated by not only the Drama department, but a lot of the school as well. “Oh BTW” (Shortened name), tells a story about an average guy name Larry that has a bit of a problem staying in one school. Often the school he goes to ends up either blowing up or being infected by the plague. Tyler Kydd - staff reporter No big deal or anything, Julien Galipeau as Satan. H.Andrews/eddy On June 8th the Riverside’s band and at least until Larry moves Larry just wants to be a normal kid Jennings. There were also problems with the choir played their year-end concert. The to Detroit. In Detroit, Larry meets a kid that can successfully perform a good deed. original “Oh BTW” poster. Many people band played a blend of modern and named Cornelius or “Corny” for short that During the course of the play, Corny gets were convinced the poster was plagiarized classical music ranging from Abba to soon latches on to him and they become best his clothes stolen multiple times, Larry’s because it was very similar to another posted Medieval Madrigals. This will be Mr. friends. He also meets a girl named Kelqly adopted father gets turned into a cake, and on deviantART; hence they created a new Ursu’s last year of teaching music at (the q is silent) an environmental activist the major plot line is revealed. Nick one. Other problems that hindered ticket Riverside. A new teacher will be adding with a knack for being on the dimmer side. Jennings and Dylan Matthews both wrote sales had to do with the religious issue. The more Jazz to the band and possibly some There is also a group of bullies that torment and directed the play. While trying put the play is written according to a possible Rock and Latin. Mr. Ursu’s goal was to Corny, but soon realize they shouldn’t mess show together they encountered a few different religious preference then most, and help the students enjoy music, but also him because Larry has a bad temper and problems, but it was worth it in the end. could be insulting. The prediction of “Hell” to impose some traditional pieces such often talks about what will happen when they “There were a couple problems with the and having “Archangels” is something that as Hayden. “I will miss the kids, but I burn in hell. Together (Larry and Corny) show such as the stunts we wanted to do caused controversy. “Oh BTW, kept you on want to move on to some of my other attempt to make a first date successful; at (Smoke machine, cannon, etc.) The the edge of your seat, waiting to see what passions, such as history, philosophy, the same time that Larry meets his birth administration initially had concerns, but the Larry will choose. In the end, shockingly, and social justice,” said Mr. Ursu. father, Satan. This does not go over well, as hard work definitely paid off!” said Cornelius is an archangel that saves both. Mall art show showcases Riverside Students

Ashley Olsen - staff reporter ran from May 25th-May 30th, and more.Also, you have to apply the judges presented the yourself, you have to send in your Every year Coquitlam Centre scholarships to the students May applications right away so that you mall holds an art show for the 27th at 4:00PM.According to don’t forget or put it off until later schools in District 43. Many Joevy, she will be attending the and then you are rushing to finish,” schools participate and always interactive arts course held at said Joevy. have wonderful artwork posted for Simon Fraser University. “I’m very Ms. Schmidt has said that she everyone to see. The mall has surprised about winning the is very proud of all her students for judges from art schools that scholarship, and I’m proud of participating and putting their present a five hundred dollar myself. I will use the scholarship work in the show and hopes that scholarship to a winner in each money for books and equipment next year more art students will school; seven schools participated needed for my classes.” Leong consider submitting art for the this year. The students from goes on to state, “If you plan to get show. Any student taking art can Riverside Secondary who went ahead in art, it helps to expand apply for a scholarship if they are before the scholarship board were your abilities and to go out of your planning to go on in art in the Cydney Paddon, Deanna comfort zone with your art. If you following year, and if they have Kadota, and this year’s winner of have a wider range of different already applied to a school and Joevy Loeong receiving her scholarship award. A.Olsen/eddy $500, Joevy Leong. The art show styles, you tend to impress people submit proof of application. Riverside students explore the meaning of kindness Jordyne Bird - staff reporter Environment & Nature show. This kind in your community. “I went show displayed art work by the to the Leigh Arts center with an Kindness can be portrayed in students as well as Bankier. Selden idea to do 912 art prints for a many different ways; it all depends was very excited to have an artist program I wrote. They said they on the perspective of the person. is residence working with her were booked and suggested I do a 29 students in Mrs.Seldens grade class. “It was a really rewarding program with Mrs. Selden’s class. 10 art class, chose either Kindness experience doing the whole project I gladly accepted and was to self, others or nature as the even though I did struggle at times. overjoyed to share my work with theme and then brought that idea Over all it was really cool to have all of the students,” said Bankier. to life on a canvas. The students my work up in a gallery,” said Although some students struggled worked with Mrs. Selden, Kolton Dreschel. Grade 9 at the beginning, other more representatives from Lea Square students in Seldens’ class “I feel talented students helped them art center and also Joseph it’s a great project for the students along as well as Joseph and Mrs. Bankier (graphic artist and to do because it allows them to Selden. The great thing about this writer). First brainstorming the work at their own pace. To some project is the students came up ideas, they then each came up with students a blank canvas can be with their own ideas, which made different pictures using acrylic very intimidating and scary, so it easier to accomplish what they paints or mixed media. They were that’s why I feel Joseph was a great wanted instead of trying to live up able to bring their ideas to life and asset to the project,” said Selden. to more skilled student’s abilities. have their works of art displayed According to Bankier, the purpose The show is open from May 19th- in the Lea Square’s art and culture of the show was to get people June 27th and it is open to the gallery in the Seeds Of Importance thinking of different ways to be general public. Taylor Kinnaird with her painting “Oily Drink for the J.Bird/eddy In Kindness To Self, Others, Tigress” Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 - Vol. 15 No. 8 Riverside hockey boys battle to win tier two in BCHSHL Riverside’s first games were “It made going to rink fun and in the right direction,” said Loungo played against Heritage Woods, something you could look forward “It was a great experience getting Archbishop Carney, Terry Fox and to,” said Webb “We have been to play hockey for Riverside Charles Best. With a record of two blessed here in Port Coquitlam and especially because this school has wins and two losses, the Rapids here at Riverside as there is an done so well in the past. It was finished third in their five team incredible hockey community with exciting being able to add this league. Foreword Sandro Carrelli lots of talent. There are some great banner to Riverside’s rich hockey led the team in scoring, putting up players that have come out of this history,” said Eric Lehmann, a 10 points in four games and area,” said Mr. Loungo, the defenseman for the Rapids. finishing tenth in overall league veteran member of the coaching Assistant coach Darren Straumford scoring. The team’s results from staff that includes Mr. Romani has been confident all season that those games played placed them in and Mr. Straumford. Riverside’s his team was a winner.“I really feel the Tier two championship where hockey team is being built for not like we have one of the strongest they took on teams from other only this year’s team but teams in teams out there in terms of high districts. The Rapids went on a tear the next few years according to school hockey teams, and I think down the stretch including an Luongo. “On the team currently that how we finished this season impressive 10-2 win over DW there are some players that are at proves that.” said Straumford. As R-side boys hockey team with their championship banner. Photo courtesy of Travis Tookey Poppy Secondary to take home the an elite level of play but there is the Final nears James Matthews - staff reporter banner as champions of their tier. also some good talent in the grade completion, Riverside’s first Riverside’s first entry into the prize for Tier two. The Rapids “It was a great team to be a part nines and tens that didn’t play on BCHSHL Championship could British Colombia High School defeated Langley’s Walnut Grove of; we had really good team the team this year as it was more coincide with the Canucks first Hockey League was successful for Secondary School 7-4 last May en chemistry” said Gavin Webb, one of a senior team. I think the future NHL Championship quite nicely. the team as they took home top route to the championship. of the two goaltenders on the team. is pretty bright and we are moving The crafty Canucks & brash Bruins clash in cup final Victor Paskov - staff reporter games in green costumes and taunt Olympics themselves. “The players. One example of that is problems with the NHL and the the other team. Force and Sully Canucks have improved a lot this Aaron Rome’s hit on Nathan Vancouver squad in general, all we This year, there is a lot more spirit (a.k.a. the Green men) have Stanley cup playoff”, said Naeem Horton in Game 3. Horton can do is hope for the Vancouver for the Canucks than ever before. consistently brought more spirit to Popatia. “I have always liked the suffered from a concussion as a Canucks to go overcome their This is the first time the Canucks Canucks games with their creative Canucks but I was more a fan of result. Although there are some adversity and bring home the cup have been to the cup since 1994, humor. They would take the , but ever finally. where they played the New York cardboard cutouts of Canucks since the Canucks have stepped up Rangers. With some amazing players and taunt the other team their game, I started liking the goals pulled off by Alex Burrows by mooning them, doing Canucks again”, said Popatia. and , and amazing handstand on the boards etc. There has been some controversy defense by Kevin Bieksa and Although some people find them with the Canucks that is causing Alexander Edler, more people immature and try to ban them, they them to lose fans. With some of are hopping on the bandwagon. are just fans and should not be the goals that have been let in by There have been many tributes, punished for enhancing the spirit Roberto Luongo, fans have been music covers, and parodies on for the Canucks. The Vancouver losing interest. In the past two YouTube supporting the Canucks Canuck’s mascot Fin is our main games, Luongo has let in 12 goals this year. The most recent video source of spirit for the people of which has really disheartened is by user Philbertsimon, which is Vancouver. This mascot has some fans. Another big problem a parody of “The Lazy Song” by almost brought the city of that causes fans to go against the Bruno Mars. This year, two fans Vancouver more spirit than the Canucks is the dirty hits by some had the idea to come to Canucks Ms. Shong/eddy Successful year for R’side athletes Riverside students showing Monsieur Larrivée Canucks pride! Brendan Williams a force to be reckoned with in staff reporter Championships and have Riverside had a very strong absolutely demolished their British Colombia. By finishing in showing this year in the athletic district. Flipping over to the men’s the top 5 in the province the past 3 field. Rugby had another good side, the Senior Boys volleyball years, they are one of the top season, badminton placed high, team had without a doubt their best basketball squads around. This and the golf team had some great season in school history. After year with only one grade 12 representatives in the District winning the District (Hillary Young), the team still th Championships. Although these Championship, and finishing 5th in managed to receive a 5 place teams had remarkable years, they the Fraser Valleys, the team finish in the Provincials. Finally, are quite a few teams that stuck surprised everyone by beating #3 the cherry to top off this fantastic out in particular. The Senior Girls Fraser Heights in the quarter finals, school year has been Francois volleyball team has continued to and destroying Kelowna Grimbeet finishing 6th, Tyler dominate in the provincial Secondary 3-0 in the bronze medal Shaw receiving 14th, and Chris rankings. The team finished 3rd in game. The strongest finish the Aisekhalaye participating in the 2008, 4th in 2009, and capturing boys’ team has had in school 2011 Track & Field provincials at the silver this season in 2010. Not history before this season was 11th. Swangard Stadium in Burnaby. to mention, they have won back The Girls basketball team has once With Riverside officially opening to back Fraser Valley again proven this year why they are in 1996, this year has truly been one of the most successful.

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The Senior girls volleyball team The grade 12’s on the senior Riverside senior Natalie tackling coach Mr. Gee. boys v-ball team with the Carkner dribbling up court. trophy.