Elmira High School’s Student Publication The Falconer Volume 54 Issue 2 24936 Fir Grove Lane, Elmira, Oregon 97487 Nov. 17, 2017

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Inside this issue: Insights from an Exchange Student p. 4 Elmira’s Clubs p. 5, 7 Cross Country p. 9 Crossword p. 11 Page 2 Elmira High School November 20, 2017 The Falconer News Page 3 The Falconer Students of the Month: September The rise of “Superbugs” and how they affect communities

staff By Leonardo Griffi n Andréa Griffi n, editor- Over the course of several years, process is accelerated by the but has a mortality rate of around antibiotics can save a life, but in-chief more bacteria have become re- overuse of antibiotics and medi- one-third of the confi rmed cases it’s important to see a doctor to Ian Connors, managing sistant to antibiotics creating cines or when the full dosage of as of 2016. properly diagnose a problem. Do photograper and editor “Superbugs”. These are simply antibiotics isn’t used, allowing It is important to prevent the not self-diagnose, no matter how Ethan Frolov, copy bacteria that have become resis- bacteria to survive and develop overuse of antibiotics and to use simple TV doctors make it seem. tant to certain antibiotics. The and immunity. medication with care. If you While antibiotics don’t cure vi- editor problem has only recently been Currently, in the US, over 47 have a viral infection, such as the ruses, vaccines can prevent them Falcon of the Leonardo Griffi n, ad Freshman Sophmore Junior Senior addressed by the FDA (Food and million unnecessary prescrip- common cold, get rest and drink The key to staying healthy is by manager Month Derek Anderson Kaitlin Cook Kyle Heine Denum Hanson Cody Rogers Drug Administration). If these tions are written by doctors, ac- water as a virus does not respond practicing proper hygiene, such Riley Chambers, photo new bacteria are left alone, sick- cording to the CDC (Center for to antibiotic treatment. There are as washing your hands with soap editor nesses that are only a minor in- Disease Control) records. There many ways to ease sicknesses and water, and taking showers Kyla Esselburn, reporter EHS Staff accolades and announcements convenience can become much are many diseases which require without the use of antibiotics that regularly. Linda Cline, reporter more dangerous. an antibiotic such as whooping have been proven to work. Some Makenzie Defoyd, re- From Mr. Carpenter: Thanks to Mr. Cooper and Mr. Burgess for the work and prep it takes to allow Antibiotic resistance is caused cough; E.coli, which is a com- proven remedies include: honey, porter/photographer our students to participate in the annual AP Debate! Also, congrats to the AP Juniors and Seniors who in bacteria when they mutate and mon bacteria that can cause which has antibacterial proper- Emma Maingot, re- participated in the debate. Nice job! Congrats to all the Fall Sport athletes who competed this fall. evolve into a new strain that is severe infections; or Elizabeth- ties that can help with colds, and Good luck to the basketball players and wrestlers this Winter season. capable of combating the medi- kingia, a common bacteria pres- crushed ice, which can soothe a porter cine. This doesn’t occur in many ent in the environment that can sore throat. Elva Zhao, reporter From Mr. Brands: Great job girls cross country team qualifying for the state meet!! Great job Kait- viruses, but it can happen. The cause illnesses on rare occasions, There are many times when lyn Cook fi nishing in the top 10 at the state meets!

From Mr. Cooper: A huge congratulation to the Juniors and Seniors who participated in the AP De- FEMA continues history of disaster relief in U.S. bate! Your thoughtful discussion and civilized engagement was very much appreciated at this moment By Leonardo Griffi n Editorial in history. The Federal Emergency Man- assistance can be submitted by been approved and $1.6 million Human Services deployed over Policy From Mrs.Kappeler: Mark your calendars for the EHS Winter Concert on Wednesday, 12/6! Band, agement Agency (FEMA) is homeowners excluding damages has been sent to individuals and 1,000 trained personnel , along Falcon Choir, and Chamber Choir will perform in the auxiliary gym at 7pm. Admission is free. a sub-agency of the US De- which have been covered by in- households. with medical equipment, to help, The Falconer is a monthly partment of Homeland Secu- surance. Small-business own- During the 2017 hurricane sea- and many more charitable and news magazine produc- rity which oversees disaster re- ers have to apply with the Small son, FEMA was praised by citi- federal agencies assisted with aid Para Señorita Snider: Muchas gracias por toda la ayuda de mis tres asistentes. . . Sydney Greene, Elle sponses. FEMA’s mission is to Business Administration and zens and offi cials alike for their and reconstruction during and af- tion. All opinions and Russell y Brontae Sodeman. ¡Ustedes son las mejores! “support our citizens and fi rst can receive a loan for damages response to the disaster. More ter the hurricane. letters are the personal responders to ensure that as a na- not covered by insurance. After people applied for assistance FEMA has a long history of viewpoints of the writ- tion we work together to build, FEMA receives an application breaking the record for disaster helping citizens recover after di- ers and do not necessarily Cover photo caption sustain and improve our capabil- they send an inspector to ensure assistance applications, and more sasters, and it will continue for refl ect the opinions of the Can you fi nd The Falcon in this ity to prepare for, protect against, the claims and the extent of the than $1.5 billion was paid to the the foreseeable future. Though administration. All content Find the falcon hidden within contest! respond to, recover from and damages are true. If you pass applicants. Over 87,000 fl ood in- there are many comments to be decisions are made by the Caption contest winner for last issue: mitigate all hazards.” This means the inspection, they send a letter, surance claims were fi led, help- made about them, good and bad, the paper! If you fi nd the Fal- editors, who are students Shelby LaBlue, “Hey, while you’re that in the event of a disaster detailing how the money can be ing those affected get back on their mission hasn’t changed on staff, and the advisor. con, put you name on a piec on your phone can you look up they will send and distribute aid spent, accompanied by a check their feet and fi x their homes. since their founding. For more The content within the pa- of paper and give it to Mr. how to grow hair?” Shelby won a to citizens. or a deposit into your banking The U.S. Coast Guard took ac- information on FEMA, their per in no way refl ects the Burgess, you will be entered gift certifi cate for the coffee cart. FEMA was created during the account. tion as well, rescuing many records, and their history, visit Carter administration, by execu- FEMA has been criticized for people and pets from the fl ood their website at FEMA.gov. offi cial policy of Elmira in a drawing for a Coffee Cart tive order on Apr. 1, 1979. The not responding well during Hur- zones. The Dept. of Health and High School. Letters to gift certifi cate. Good luck, it Robert T. Stafford Disaster Re- ricane Katrina. This was blamed the editor are welcomed; will be harder this time. lief and Emergency Assistance on a lack of planning and re- however, they must be Act offi cially sanctioned the task sources, as well as confusion signed and screened of coordinating relief efforts. between offi cials regarding their by the editorial board. Congratulations to Also, it created the system where roles. A report written by the De- Angel Parker, for by the president can declare a partment of Homeland Security’s Letters to the editor can be fi nding the Falcon disaster and aid (physical or fi - Inspector General at the time, subbmitted to Mr. Burgess in the last issue! It nancial) is given through FEMA. Richard Skinner, assures us that or by email to sburgess@ was on the tee-shirt This system provides an orderly FEMA’s response was improved, fernridge.k12.or.us of one of the Japa- means of assistance to those af- and problems were resolved. nese visiting Or- Come up with your own caption for the fected. There are many other leg- FEMA has also recently re- cover photo of The Falconer and submit them islative measures which regulate sponded to Hurricane Irma in egon and EHS last to Mr. Burgess or a member of the Falconer summer. staff and we will publish our favorites in the the power given to FEMA during Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory in next issue. All captions must be appropriate in disasters. the Caribbean Sea. Approxi- order to be published. An application for government mately 699 applications have Page 4 Features November 13, 2017 The Falconer Features Page 5 Key Club members volunteer, raise money for Elmira student spends enriching exchange year in Germany The Falconer staff Photo and story by Ian Connors variety of purposes wins 3rd place at Fall Each year, EHS students meet gendherberge, German for youth exchange students from all over hostel, directly on the banks of Story by Emma Maingot and photos and captions by Ian Connors Press Day the world. I was always eager to the Rhine River. In this youth Key Club is a club in which Any high schooler can join raised money for UNICEF, a hear these brave peoples’ stories, hostel, we American students, members work together to im- Elmira’s key club after paying program that provides assis- By Leo Griffi n because travel always intrigued spent time in the classroom de- prove their schools and com- a $12.50 fee for insurance pur- tance to developing countries me. Frau Oedekoven’s mention veloping a core understanding of munities. Key Club members poses. The club meets every in the fi ght against neonatal Fall Press Day is an event of potential exchange opportuni- conversational German. The rest around the world volunteer to Tues. at 8:00am in Mrs. Mar- tetanus. Ten students from El- that has been held at the Uni- ties inspired me to seek one for of the time was spent exploring versity of Oregon for the past myself and I eventually stumbled the city of Düsseldorf as well as provide services for their com- quess’s room, Room 2. mira dressed up in costumes and munities. The organization’s Joining Key Club also helps trick-or-treated for donations on several years. upon the Congress-Bundestag a day trip to Köln (Cologne) to On Oct. 25, The Falconer Youth Exchange (CBYX.) I see the Kölner Dom, the tallest mission is to give its members students obtain community ser- Oct. 29. They raised a total of staff attended the event launched myself this adventure cathedral in Germany. These ex- with opportunities to provide vice hours, which look good on $98.65 that day. where staff members of year- with reckless abandon, not fully periences were invaluable when services and develop leadership a college resume. It also helps The club raised $150.28 from books, magazines, and news- realizing what I was getting my- it came to getting my bearings skills. students network and make con- a ‘Dash for Cash’ during an as- papers of all types and from self into until I was skyward, and learning how to get around. Each Key Club is different nections with other community sembly alone. They plan to raise all parts of Oregon were in- watching Eugene disappear be- Already an understanding of because it is designed by its leaders outside of school. more money for Doernbecher’s vited to listen to speakers, neath my airplane for the last exist. An exchange program, er’s country. Since its founding, the new language was forming, members. Key Club Interna- Elmira’s Key Club does many in Dec. by selling food on week- participate in workshops, and time for 10 months. one greater than I would have some of which have scholarship more than 24,000 students have tional was founded in 1925, and things, such as raising money ends at Al’s Hidden Tree Farm. enter contests. Mark Twain said, “Travel is options, is a fantastic way to em- strengthened the ties between thought possible 3 weeks ago. This year’s keynote speak- fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and bark upon a life-changing jour- America and Germany through The extensive public transit established the fi rst Key Club for organizations like Doern- Last Year, they raised the most at Sacramento High School in becher Children’s Hospital, money for Doernbecher’s out ers were Jose Antonio Var- narrow-mindedness, and many ney. I encourage people to seek citizen diplomacy. systems became a helpful tool gas, who won a Pulitzer Prize of our people need it sorely on out the possibility of travel at From Dulles Int’l Airport we rather than a daunting experience California. Key Club Interna- helps serve food at the Midlane of most of the Key Clubs in the as a journalist at the Wash- these accounts. Broad, whole- every opportunity, so as to meet boarded a 787 Dreamliner bound fraught with missed connections tional is part of the Kiwanis Cares Thank You Dinner, and state. ington Post, and Meghan Re- some, charitable views of men new people and expand your for Germany. Flying to a foreign and “right trains taken the wrong International family of service- the Thanksgiving dinner. ese who produced and wrote and things cannot be acquired by worldview. country for the fi rst time is an way adding 60 minutes to a 30 leadership programs. In Oct., Elmira’s Key Club for various TV channels and vegetating in one little corner of The CBYX program offers full unforgettable experience. Little minute ride.” papers, and even worked for the earth all one’s lifetime.” scholarships for students who of the world around you is the The conclusion of the language the Department of Home- A fundamental part of the learn- wish to study abroad in Germany same, save the air you breathe. camp was met with sorrowful land Security and the White ing process is experience which for a year. The cost is limited to a The signs surrounding you are no goodbyes to my new Ameri- House. is laden with opportunities for domestic plane ticket to and from longer helpful. The calm voices can friends and the intimidating Student participants were growth and boundless fun. Many Washington D.C. and money over the intercom no longer pro- thought of no familiar Ameri- able to choose from a wide people spend their lives travel- to pay for things like going out vide useful information. An ac- cans. It was all German from variety of workshops de- ing, giving them a broad view of with friends, train tickets, the oc- cidental bump into a passerby there on out. signed to improve their exist- the world around us. But travel, casional pastry, and other basic no longer results in an “excuse For those in search of adven- ing skills as journalists and to while easier than ever, is expen- necessities (usually $300-500 me” or a “sorry” but instead an ture, character, lifelong friends, aid in learning new ones. sive. Spending 10 days in Japan per month.) Your fi rst 3 days are “entschuldigung.” No amount and a fast-track to a second lan- Awards were given to the with Brad Bellingham, as many spent in Washington, D.C. get- of schooling can prepare an as- guage; the deadline to turn in best publications, and this Elmira alumni have done, is ex- ting to know the other students in piring linguist for the challenges applications for the 2018-2019 year, Elmira High School’s pensive, costing over $3,000. the program and learning more that exists in actually using a new CBYX exchange year is Dec. 12. publication, The Falconer, For this much money, one could about the politics of CBYX. language. The experience is all If you fi nd that you are in a posi- won third place in the Best of buy four brand new Galaxy S8’s, CBYX represents a more than consuming and nerve-wracking. tion to take this huge step across Show Magazine category. a mid-range used car, or even a thirty year effort made by the I wish I could say it’s easy. the world, I highly recommend “It was an educational ex- cheap apartment for half a year. German Bundestag and United Much to the delight of students this exchange experience. perience,” said a Journalism Put into perspective, $3,000 is States Congress to establish long affi liated with CBYX, three (If you have any questions feel A curious group of Key Clubers meets in Room 2 on Halloween to discuss Kelly Hoffman, soph. and PR representative staff member. a lot to spend, especially when lasting and meaningful relations weeks are spent at a language more than free to contact me at plans to volunteer at the Harvest Festival, an event organized by the PTA for Key Club, intimidates children with her over such a short period of time. between the two countries. Each camp where students stay with any time.) Board to raise money for assemblies and fi eld trips at EES. scary costume and takes their candy. Not many people can afford year, two hundred and fi fty Ger- temporary host families in ei- Pictured is Schloss Sigmarin- such extravagant travel costs, es- man and American students par- ther Aachen, Hamburg, or Düs- gen, a castle in the center of the pecially as high schoolers. Fortu- ticipate in the exchange program, seldorf. I was in Düsseldorf and town where I lived and attended nately, more economical options spending ten months in the oth- each day I rode a train to a Ju- school. Plenty of scholarships available for students, here are some helpful tips

By Kyla Esselburn Scholarships are an important com, visit them for more infor- Dec. 31, 2017. will take you to the website, and part of paying for college. There mation. It is easy to apply for a scholar- once there select the apply op- are many scholarships available, TicketCity Annual College ship. First, go to the Elmira High tion. Then you will be prompted but almost 3 billion dollars worth Scholarship earns $3,000. Due School web page, then click on to make a profi le. Then fi ll out of scholarships have no appli- Dec. 1, 2017. college and career center. Once essay questions and personal in- cants. Scholarship Could Be Yours there, select scholarships/grants. formation. Review your applica- Despite the Counseling Cen- earns $20,000. Due Dec. 15, Now click on the icon of the tion, click submit and wait. ter always being busy, there are 2017. scholarship you’d like to apply Do not forget, scholarships scholarships for the month of ScholarshipPoints earns $10,000. for. Each icon has a different pro- change and are added constantly. Nov. and Dec. that you can still Due Dec. 15, 2017. cess for applying. In this exam- Contact the career center for a Grey Canada, jr., is descended upon by a fl ock of hungry sophomores as Madison Alansky, fr., hands bean bags to a Shelby McCornmick, junior class he collects money during the ‘Dash for Cash’ for Doernbecher Children’s sketchy looking old man as her mom’s words: treasurer, discusses strategy with a tiny apply for. All scholarships seen Because College is Expensive ple I will use the 2018 Prudential list of available scholarships. “don’t talk to strangers” echo in her head. human. below can be found on fastweb. Scholarship earns $500. Due Spirit of Community Award. It Hospital Fellowship Program. Page 6 FEATURES November 20, 2017 The Falconer Features Page 7 Steve Callaghan, refl ects on career as producer of GSA changes name to Gaps in response to changes in club goals By John Nelson By Andrea Griffi n, Photos taken by Ian Connors Family Guy is an animated of scripts is that he gets all the to leave a long-lasting legacy on comedy television show that was main voice actors on the show the world and one of the ways he Elmira’s GSA (Gay Straight club are to be a resource and created in 1998 by Seth Macfar- and they all speak their lines, does that is by dressing up in a Alliance) has now been renamed comfort to students, creating a lane. It follows the adventures of one by one. The funny thing is, crazy-looking cougar suit and by Gaps in response to the changing place where students can have Peter Griffi n, a crazy man-child Seth does three main character’s scaring kids into picking up their demographics of the club and a deep, meaningful discussions that does whatever he wants, and voices, so a large majority of the trash. I don’t remember the exact refocusing of the club’s goal. about important topics, and his family; Stewie, an evil baby time the voice actors are reciting episode; I think it was in Season Debra Saint Hilaire, science with a grudge against his mother; the script, Seth is just talking to four. It’s probably in the middle teacher, is the club’s advisor. “...[we] care about Brian, a cynical, arrogant, talk- himself!” section of all the episodes. You Meetings take place at every all social justice is- ing dog that believes he is smart- Q: What were the challenges of could always look it up on You- other week on Thurs. at lunch in sues...” er than everyone else; Chris, an producing Family Guy? Tube too.” Room 17. awkward teenager that is clue- A: “The biggest problem with Q: What gives the show its per- The club currently is run by a connect with each other. The less about everything most of Family Guy is the inappropri- sonality? core group of three members, current members of the club want the time; Meg, another awkward ate content. Even though Family A: “The Writers. We all give ev- Elle Russell, jr., Andrea Griffi n, to be a support for everyone, and teenager that just wants attention Guy is meant for a mature audi- erything we can to make Family jr., and Ian Connors, sr. Club hold a space with no judgement but isn’t getting any; and Lois, ence, their network still has to Guy the best it can be.” working as a production assis- members do not have any titles and where anybody can express Peter’s wife and the voice of rea- give us censors and advice for Q: How does the studio of Fam- tant. A production assistant is such as President or Secretary. who they are and what they want son for the family. The show is changing the script. We send a ily Guy deal with all the contro- someone who grabs food for ev- Each member is of an equal and to be. eryone and who grabs supplies. I Elle Russell, jr., Andrea Griffi n, jr., Debra St. Hilaire, Neveah Cline, fr. meet heavily satirical, and attempts to fi nalized script to fox, and they versy that the show gets for being neutral status, and anyone at the during lunch for a Gaps meeting in room 17. “Having people you can count make fun of everything in human send back edits and recommen- so satirical? worked on two sitcoms, Drexel’s school can join at any time. on at all times is important; culture. Family Guy has millions dations on things we can fi x. A: “We are equal opportunity Class and Yes Dear. When Seth “We [decided to rename the because it’s more broad that and Diversity where they visited especially as us teens develop, of viewers, has been nominated A second problem with Family offenders; we will make fun of created Family Guy, he needed club because we] care about GSA and symbolizes how OSU’s Pride House and toured and even if you don’t join [Gaps], for two Emmys, one for best ani- Guy is the long time it takes to anyone or anything that we deem some assistant writers, and I was all social justice issues and we the club wants to bridge the other offi ces on the OSU campus it is good to know that we [Gaps mated comedy and one for best make a season. It takes about a joke-worthy.” one of them. I helped to revise want to extend the same love gaps between students and that focus on social justice. This members] are out there,” said comedy. year to fi nish a season, the ma- Q: Are you bothered at all by the and edit the scripts that the main and support to all communities different minority groups. year Gaps intends on taking the Russell. I interviewed Callaghan about jority of that time being used fact that a large majority of your writers would fi nish. I simply (as we did with the LGBTQ The club has raised money trip again, or perhaps one of their Gaps want to encourage students what it was like to help create for animation. That means that fan base is kids and teenagers? worked my way up to become community), not limit ourselves throughout past years, by selling own choosing with the money who have an interest in creating Family Guy and what his favor- all the new seasons they air are A: “No, I’m not bothered by the executive producer of Family and let students dictate the focus roses during Valentine’s Day, or they have raised. a healthy, understanding, and ite parts of the show are. I also actually a year old concept. A it. I’m just happy that no matter Guy from season eight to now.” depending on what they feel is ice cream bars during sporting Saint created the club because fun environment to join and visit asked him what it’s like to work third challenge is organization, what age, anybody can enjoy the Q: What’s running a large studio important and necessary,” said events. she saw a need of a resource with the club. in Hollywood and what he does Family Guy is nearing its three- show.” like and how many people work Elle Russell, jr. Last year GSA took a trip up for kids who feel isolated. as an executive producer and a hundredth episode, and it can Q: What famous people have there? The name Gaps was chosen to OSU along with Tolerance Some of the objectives of the writer on the show. be a challenge to make sure we you met while working at Hol- A: “Right now about a hundred Q: What is Seth Macfarlane don’t repeat old jokes and that lywood? people are working at the stu- Safe Oregon comes to Elmira High School, stops bullies in their tracks like? Out of all his voices which we don’t lose new ones. The fi rst A: “We have had so many fa- dio with about forty animators, about twenty writers, and the rest By Kyla Esselburn one is his favorite? part of organization always starts mous people on the show, on the being a mix. Being an executive A: “Seth is a very talented per on a whiteboard. The studio gets top of my head I can name John- producer is fun, challenging, and As of this month, Elmira High anytime they need it. by emailing, texting, calling, or principal, dean of students, the son. He is an amazing anima- together and works on the story- ny Depp, Carrie Fisher, Glenn extremely stressful but it’s more school has joined the Safe Or- Safe Oregon provides students going to the website. Any tip a police…) at the school. Once tor, writer, comedian, director, board and details of that episode. Close, John Hamm, and Rob fun than anything because the egon program. Safe Oregon is a secure way to report events in student gives is anonymous and this information is obtained, the producer, and voice actor. His Then someone records it and we Gronkowski, but off the show I product we create is funny, cre- a help hotline for students who their life, and what they don’t under a confi dentiality agrement. schools staff will get together favorite voice is Brian because it move on to the next episode. It’s don’t know that many. The ma- ative, and fans love it. A nice side are being bullied, harassed, or in feel comfortable talking about The information that the student and decide what actions to take. doesn’t hurt him to talk like Bri- a pretty fl uid process.” jority of famous people I meet benefi t of being an executive is potential danger. It is designed to in person. A student can contact gives to Safe Oregon goes to the The police may also decide to an. He loves all his characters, Q: What’s your favorite gag or come to be on Family Guy. that I get to help run our booth at grant students easy access to help a Safe Oregon representative head staff (principal, assistant take immediate action and con- but doing the Stewie and Peter joke from Family Guy? Q: How did you become the one comic-con. It is an amazing place front the issue if it is severe. voice can really strain him during A: “My all-time favorite would of the executive producers for for fan interaction. I love seeing Safe Oregon helps students stay, a recording. An interesting thing probably have to be No-Trash Family Guy? all the passion and love for our and feel safe, and the information Seth does during the creation Cougar. Basically, Peter wants A: “Before Family Guy I was show. (pic from imdb.com) used will be kept private. Elmira High School has joined the many schools in Oregon that have signed up, allowing for commu- Where to go for Thanksgiving, in Oregon, California, and beyond nitcation and improvments on By Elva Zhao how these problems are handled. As one of the longest week- of the largest attractions in the Park, Sherwood Campground, a great place. There is so much statewide ends in the Fall School Calen- world. It’s an amusement park and many more. You could go culture to explore and historical Where can you go for help? dar, Thanksgiving break offers created for families to have a fi shing, play games, and make monuments. The great part is a stellar opportunity for fami- great time. You and your family smores at night. It’s less expen- you and your family could go to fernridge.k12.or.us/elmirahs lies to snag a break for four or could spend time together while sive than going out of state or several European countries that safeoregon.com fi ve days. Here are a few fan- having fun at Disneyland. country. Camping can be just as are close to each other. It will be tastic places where you can get Another more local trip that good as any other activity for very fun as you get to explore Email: [email protected] away and still have turkey and you and your family could do you and your family. a new place and see amazing all the trimmings. is go camping. Oregon has Lastly, a trip your family can things. Some ideas could be: Call or Text: 844-472-3367 One of the places you could many camp sites for you and do which is more costly is trav- visiting the Eiffel Tower, seeing go to for Thanksgiving break is your family to go to. Some eling to Europe. If your parents Mona Lisa, and the Cathedrals. Tips can be annonymous. outside of Oregon. Disneyland examples include: Still Creek feel like going out of state and It may be a costly trip but you in Anaheim, California is one Campground, Stewart State taking a longer trip, Europe is can get a lot out of it. Save yourself or someone else. Page 8 Sports November 13, 2017 The Falconer sports Page 9 Everyone walks away smiling from Powder Puff game Winter sports season Girl’s Cross Country earns trip to state for the fi rst time since 2003 Photos by Ian Connors begins Story by Andrea Griffi n, Photos by Ian and Natalie Connors Every year, Elmira High School grad night committee to organize scored three touch downs, but By Ian Connors holds a fl ag football game, in the game, and since then, it has be- the seniors’ point conversions This year, the Elmira’s Varsity Girls team fi nished which junior and senior girls go come a highly anticipated event. gave them the edge. This year’s As winter rolls around so head to head for a grad night The juniors had a new coach- sophomores should start look- does the new sport season second in the Sky-Em League, qualifying for state “We love cross country be- fund-raiser. This year prom- ing staff this year. Previously, ing for a good kicker in prepa- at EHS. Winter athletes for the fi rst time since 2003. The Boys teams also cause it is a sport for anybody ised to be a match up for the Mr. Shannon, health teacher at ration for next year’s game. will be wrestling, riding did well, both the JV and Varsity Boys fi nished third and you compete against ages. Both juniors and seniors Elmira, represented Mr. Car- Cecelia Remior was sur- horses, and playing basket- in the league. Varsity Boys were only two points yourself, your own times, or were rearin’ to go on the cold, penter’s opposition. This year prised by how rough the game ball. Wrestling is coached behind the second place team, Cottage Grove, and the competition, either from rainy Thursday night (Nov. 9). Jeff Greene, P.E. teacher and was. “People were grab- by Scott Shannon, health were ranked tenth in the state. other teams or your own The senior coach was Gary football coach at Mapleton bing you and you couldn’t teacher at EHS, and Justin The state meet was held on Sat. Nov. 4 at LCC. team. It’s a sport that requires Carpenter, superintendent of the High School; Ryan Chambers, just run away like in soccer.” Peeler. Varsity Girls Bas- The Elmira Varsity girls fi nished 12th out of 14 a lot of dedication and deter- district and principal at Elmira. counselor at Fern ridge Middle Despite this, several expressed ketball is coached by Ken- He has been coaching for eleven School; and Ken Best, math interest when asked if they teams in the 4A league with only fi ve runners. Kait- mination, which is why we get neth Best, math teacher at lin Cook fi nished 10th with a time of 19:47. consecutive years, alternating be- teacher at Elmira High School, would want to try tackle football. EHS, and JV by Shannon kids with the best character.” tween Juniors and Seniors. He has have stepped up to the chal- Coach Best said, “I got great Hart, English teacher at “I think the season went very well, we geared for - Coach Tom Boldon not lost once. Because of this, he lenge of coach against Carpenter. effort from all my girls. Once EHS. Boys basketball is fi nishing strong at the end and I feel that’s what we expected to destroy his opponent. Annie Carpenter said, “I am ex- they got the hang of things after coached by Nick Garmin, did. And despite the boy’s disappointment over not “I enjoy it because all I do is cited to play and make 2017 the about one and a half quarters, the teacher at Cottage Grove making it to state, we couldn’t of asked more of win baby! 10-0 and looking for fi rst year that my dad loses!” This girls fi gured it out and were able HS. them,” said Tom Boldon, head coach of the cross 11,” Carpenter said prior to the dream was intact after an early to execute complex plays with The Varsity Girls Basket- country team. “Collectively, the boys ran signifi - The Varsity Girls huddle at the start line for a pep talk before “I think the season, it more game, “Juniors are going down!” lead for the Juniors, but penalties, multiple hand-offs and passes.” ball team lost many good, the district race. cantly faster than last year, and we still got third in than met my expectations.” The coaches in oposition of Car- errors, and injuries to various And, Coach Carpenter, ever the experienced players when a strong league.” penter always hope to win, but players squashed those dreams. humble winner, said “Carpen- last year’s seniors gradu- - Coach Kristin Boldon every year they lose. “I’m hoping Anna Marshall, sr., said during ter moves to 11-0 all-time. He Boldon has been coaching cross country for a total ated. But Best believes this of 17 years; he has coached at Elmira for two year, for some competition this year!” the third quarter, “We are confi - added, “The Girls did a great year’s team has plenty of Carpenter’s fi rst year as princi- dent that we can face any chal- job being very competitive, yet room to grow and some of alongside his wife, Kristin Boldon. T. Boldon has pal at EHS was the fi rst time the lenge the juniors throw at us.” respectful. Nice to see both the freshmen may have a also interviewed for the head coaching position of event had taken place in several The fi nal score was 21-18 in teams smiling after the game. “ chance at varsity. the track team for the 2018 season. “I like the coaches and the en- years. He worked alongside the favor of the Seniors. Each team Despite a 4th place rank- All runners who competed at the district meet, dorphins after a race.” ing in the Sky-Em last year except for two who were still nursing injuries, had - Kaitlin Cook, soph. owing to injured players, personal records on the LCC course, which is not Best had fun coaching and known to be a fast course. Many runners PRed by remains optimistic for the close to or even more than a minute, which is amaz- upcoming season. Best ing by cross country standards. One freshman, Jo- wants the players, who siah Lorenz, PRed by a minute and 25 seconds. spent time in the weight Kaitln Cook leads the pack during the district race, followed “Our strategy is to work on endurance and strength “[The season] went better room building strength, by Andrea Griffi n. than expected. I ran bet- to know that he is very in the preseason and early season, longer intervals pleased with their extra ef- at 5K pace in September, transitioning to shorter, ter than I thought I would, I fort. faster intervals in October,” said Tom Boldon. wasn’t even expecting to get Wrestling is an excit- Many athletes, such as Paul Ossowski, jr., con- into the 17s.” ing and demanding sport. tribute their success to the well structured workouts - Paul Ossowski, jr. It takes a special type of made by their coaches. “They base [workouts] off Jadenn Blunt, sr., misses Meanie Greenie’s, jr., fl ag Elle ‘Tussel’ Russell, jr., fi ghting to hold back Anna Mashal, sr., while athlete to push through the resulting in a touchdown for the Juniors. Bailey ‘Ball Slayer’ Bearden, jr., runs with the ball. our level and build off that,” said Ossowski. Anoth- strenuous exercises de- er part of the training strategy is to separate runners manded in training. With into training groups based off of their times, that this in mind, Shannon is “Once I changed my mental- seeking dedicated athletes, way students run together with others of similar ity, and accepted that I may willing to push through the speeds and each group may have a slightly differ- not be the top runner, but I pain. ent plan so that they aren’t running more or less would try to be my personal “We will be as successful than they should. best, I became more dedi- as how hard we are willing Many athletes have already begun to think about cated to the sport and trained to work,” said Shannon. gearing up for the upcoming track season, either Paul Ossowski fi nnishes 6th with a time of 16:52.4 and harder in the off season. Hav- When asked about losing by running on their own or participating in Winter Keegan Cook fi nnishes 7th with a time of 17:08.8 at the dis- trict race. ing suffi cient iron in my blood a state champion, Dylan Warriors which are track workouts held after school Porter, Shannon said “It’s also helped in a lot of ways.” for atheltes not participating in a winter sport. “I - Andrea Griffi n, jr. hard, you never know love Winter Warriors, I’ve been thinking about it Senior boys posing for a picture with the Falcon at the start of Kylie Anderson, sr., lunges at Josie Dickson, jr., in an attempt when [another state cham- the Powder Puff game. to take her fl ag. pion] will come up, but I since school started,” said Kaitlin Cook. am hoping that a new state “[Next season, I hope to have] complete teams in champ will emerge in the the new league structure, with the hopes of getting our girls and boys teams to state. And to get twice next four years.” “I ran, I barfed, I lost.” Shannon knows that this as many girls out, next year we want at least 16 year’s team will be less girls out and more than 20 guys,” said Tom Boldon. - Leo Griffi n, soph. experienced, but that does Ian Connors, sr., fi nishes Paul Ossowski greets Nate Sweet, not dampen his enthusiam. 17th with a personal best who fi nished 45th with a time of of 18:08.5. 23:00.5, at the fi nish line Page 10 Arts and Entertainment Nov 13, 2017 The Falconer Arts & Entertainment Page 11 What Would You Do? Slasher edition Crossword of the Month: Thanksgiving Ask Freddy By Ian Connors

Fall By: KylaTHIS PAGE SHOULD GO TO ME, DIO BRANDO!!Esselburn Makenzie DeFoyd By Riley Chambers It is a dark and rainy night. house it belong to looks some- You are walking home from the what abandoned. You sit there Dear Freddy, What do high school football game. Your and watch the storm, the rain and Fall is here I do if a teacher always “friends” left you at the game wind is getting worse. A familiar The sights, the smells, the accuses me of talking forcing you to walk home. There shape catches your eye and you sounds in class, but it’s the was no problem walking home look across the street seeing the Farm stands throughout annoying kid behind usually, but your jacket and man there. He waves as though the towns me? If I keep getting phone are in your friend’s car. you were an old friend, but you Alluring colors of leaves in trouble I could get a You keep walking until you re- just stare at him dumbfounded. changing hues referral! alize there is something behind The shock hits you so hard, you Crimson, maroon, auburn, From,Wrongly Accused you. The sound of footsteps in Photo courtesy of Gawker.com feel as though you might fall to chartreuse the leaves follows close behind the ground. He keeps waving, Orchards aglow with ripe again and realize the man is gone, Dear Wrongly Accused, you. The fi rst thought that goes and next thing you know, just ap- fruit to be picked but you ended up somewhere Talk to the teacher through your mind is that, it’s the pears in front of the house about Sweet scents of hay and unfamiliar. You look for a street after class to see if you sound of the rain and wind in the twenty fi ve feet away. grass freshly clipped sign and you can’t fi nd one any- could change seats! That leaves. You continue walking, Seeing the door ajar, you run Redolent fragrances of where. None of the houses have would solve everything, telling yourself it was just the into the house and hear the foot- newly fallen rain lights on in the windows, most unless he or she thinks wind, but doubting the thought steps behind you. You run into a Saturate the tilled earth look vacant, in fact. You decide you’re a ventriloquist. of it. Turning around to see room with a lock. You lock the once again to walk forward hoping to fi nd But for the most part what is causing the noise being door, but since it is so old it prob- Crunch! Shriveled leaves your way home. The wind starts that will take care of greeted by a dark silhouette of a ably will not hold. The room is scattered all around to get chilly and the rain pours. it. If you can’t switch, man. You can barely see the face, run down, the ceiling and fl oors Whoo, whoo, a nocturnal The cold rain runs down your then whenever that all that is visible is a dark, evil are rotted away. You see a rusty owl what an eerie sound back, it sends shivers up your person starts to talk turn grin, the face of a killer. You can fi re poker near the fi replace. You Flannel weather has ar- spine. You look around hoping to around and say in a loud not see what is in his hand but grab it and hear the man trying rived fi nd shelter to let the storm pass demanding voice to it looks like a dangerous object. to break down the door. You take So slip on a jacket and or at least to calm down. stop… or raise your hand You increase your pace and hope one more deep breath before the let’s get outside! Tired and wet, you decide to and do the more mature it is just a sick prank. go sit on a porch, though the door opens. What will you do option and ask the Turn around to look next? teacher to do something about it. Maybe they’ll be resigned to sit in the corner and dwell on their wrongdoing. Any of the above should work. Good luck!

From, Freddy the Falcon

Down with chili Across 18- to cut the answer to 19 1- a football game between 13- the indigenous people of 3- characteristic of, or occur- across two of Oregon’s college foot- America ring in fall 19- a large bird native to ball teams 16- people with children who 7- small, self-contained North America in the genus 2- the ship on which the fi rst only visit during the holidays pieces of bread Meleagris Pilgrims came to America 17- someone who moves 9- when food is tasty, 23- a very large meal 4- the forked bone between somewhere and establishes it is ______. 25- how apple cider is best the neck and the breast of a permanent residence 10- an early liaison between served bird 20- something that we cel- the (answer to 13 down) and 26- a large serving dish 5- sauce made from cooked ebrate the (answer to 17 down) from 27- what are all of Mr. Bur- meat juices with stock and 21- a common topping for the the (answer to 2 down) gess’s jokes? stuff answer to 29 across 11- a small red berry that is 28- the sound a turkey makes 6- a primarily southern des- 22- the coldest of the answer most commonly used to treat 29- a dessert made with those sert made with nuts and lots to 8 down and prevent urinary tract big orange thingies of sugar, generally corn syrup 24- a dish, generally with a infections 8- caused by Earth’s 23.5° tilt starch base, that is used to 12- a common gourd on its axis fi ll the cavity of another food 14- Celebrated each year 9- the best part of a chicken item, often the answer to 19 on the 4th Thursday of the and also technically a musical across month of November instrument 15- a type of pie so generic 11- delicious when served it’s not even funny Page 12 Arts & Entertainment Nov 13, 2017 October’s Crossword of the Month Answers By Ian Connors Pet of the Month: B A C K T O S C H O O L The answers to O Louie Marshal last month’s cross- L word if you are By Andrea Griffi n some sort of wiz- P H U P ard and managed U P S I T H U R I S M I to read the poorly M B B O U N T I F U L rendered version P P E U G of this from the K H R B U S H E L R last issue of the A I F L A N N E L D I Falconer. I prom- P N N A A M ise, it’s only crisp, P S T T Y T clear boxes and L P A I G C R numbers from here D E C I D U O U S N B R O O M S T I C K on out. C C M G I R C I E A M D K G D G R G O U R D E J A C K O L A N T E R N R A V R A R A T V O S I C P R E L S Q: What is your pet’s name? P K C O E R A K E K E A: Louie Marshall. C E E R R A S P Q: What breed is your dog? H A R V E S T M O O N O K T O B E R F E S T A: Part pomeranian, but that’s the A S U R E E only part we know. N I C H E S T N U T C S M Q: What do you like most about G M M O C H T B your pet? I M A I Z E P A A E I only like him for his looks. N O G I B R I S K D R Q: What would you say is your G N R A E pet’s favorite part about life? H A Y R I D E C C S A: I think he likes getting fed more T S I R I M I R A L than anything else, but getting pet is E Y O C O B W E B a close second. Q: What is your pet’s favorite L W K E song? V L T A: He gets down to some sick C A R A M E L A P P L E reggae beats. Q: If your pet were to start his own band what would the band be called and what kind of music would they play? A: I don’t know, you would have to ask him, but probably reggae. Q: If your pet were President what would he do? A: Party hard. Q: If you had a million dollars to spend on your pet, what would you do? A: Buy him a Porsche and fi nd him a hot girl dog to ride around in it with him, also maybe get him some dog braces to fi x his underbite. And buy him a personal trainer to lose those extra puppy pounds. Q: If you had to describe your pet in two words, what would they be? A: Bestdarndogonthe planet Q: What would you say is your pet’s favorite activity? A: Eating. He really likes kibble and Doritos. Q: What are you? A: Anna Marshall