Lowry High School Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Winnemucca, Nevada New class and school officers elected for 2011-12 academic year By Hana Etcheverry fore. must score at least a 50 points on that excited to work with these students in Estes cannot wait to step into this of- speech. In addition, they have to deliver Leadership and Student Council. We On February 22, Lowry High held fice, he thinks it will be a great experi- the speech to their class, and depending will be taking many of them to the State the 2011 school elections. ence being the “head honcho” of Lowry on if they ran for student body offices, Student Council Conference March The only office running opposed high, that is, second to Mrs. Watts. they must read speeches to the entire 24-26th at Arbor View High School in was student body treasurer. Sarah Gil- Candace Comeau ran for senior class student body. Las Vegas. They will receive training lespie ran against Julia Dufurrena, and president and has high hopes on getting Chase Estes said it’s worth it though, for their new roles as officers as well in the end Dufurrena came away with more students involved in their school. getting to be the “head honcho” and ev- as have the opportunity to attend work- the win. Comeau hopes to win class of the year erything that goes along with that. shops, hear motivational speakers, and Chase Estes ran for Student Body for the first time in four years. She is in Mrs. Tanya Grady said, “We are very network with other student leaders.” President and he hopes to create mind charge of creating the agendas for class blowing pep assemblies unlike any be- meetings, assemblies, and fundraisers. These students are responsible, en- ergetic, and maintain every leadership quality they need to be in their office. To run for an office the candidates must maintain a 2.5 GPA and must be in the leadership class taught by Mrs. Grady and Mrs. Dawson. The students are re- Hana Etcheverry • THE BRAND Chase Estes and Anna Gutierrez give their quired to write a speech and present it campaign speeches. to a panel of judges (teachers), and they Making money without spending it on education By Desiree Cardenas and Cordet all the various ranching occupations. Gula Travelocity is even hiring but they re- quire the typical reading, writing and The end of my high school career math skills. Some employers look for is almost here. I’ve been pondering multi-tasking skills, and certain experi- Miranda Buttram • THE BRAND whether or not I want to follow my ences depending on the type of job that PUCKER UP...in an approved public display of affection, English teacher Matt thirteen years of schooling with two- is being sought after. Felshaw “won” the Kiss the Pig contest held during Winterfest by Lowry NHS. to-eight more. With the economy in The Lowry CTE (vocational) its current state, many young people teachers, such as, Mr. Luca Bernardi, 2016. There is a need to replace the working for a smaller or local shop. cannot afford to attend college. The Mr. John Aberasturi, Mr. Don Walton, older workers in this field who are look- Mechanics in the big corporations standard rate for a four year tuition and Mrs. Rebecca Hill, help students ing to retire. Florists with less than five will earn around $15 an hour, while plan will cost around $9,000 a year. through their classes as they teach par- years experience can make between mechanics in a smaller shop will earn The tuition to attend a private school, ticular skills that could be helpful to $24,502-$29,504 a year. When a flo- $8-$10 an hour. The number of the job or out of state school will cost roughly students looking to get a job without rist has more than twenty years experi- openings for auto technicians is expect- $35,000 a year. For me, that’s a pretty attaining a college degree. These four ence in this field they can make around ed to get slower as the economy slows. hefty price tag to pay, especially when teachers mentioned options that a stu- $49,132 a year. These numbers varies Another point of interest in salary for I’m not sure what I want to do. To go to dent may take into account if they are state to state and the current health of mechanics is that they are paid for 12 a junior college or community college, looking to make money without spend- the economy. minutes of work no matter if it takes the price drastically drops to $3,000 a ing it on college. Mr. John Aberas- him/her five minutes or five hours. year. Mrs. Rebecca Hill turi has been teach- “For those who have chosen not to The average person without a high said that people can be- ing classes dealing go to college, they can start out as weld- school diploma is expected to earn come vet technicians, with automotives for ers, auto mechanics, welders whom go about $16,000 a year, if a person grad- or they could work in 19 years. When asked to ranches and work on certain types uates from high school they can be ex- the farming industry. what jobs there are of equipment, typically in the welding Most ranches do not re- Courtesy • WINNADA pected to earn around $24,000 annual- dealing with cars, this John Aberasturi. program,” said Bernardi. ly according to allbusiness.com. Don’t Courtesy • WINNADA quire their employees is what he gave us: Bernardi mentioned jobs that are Rebecca Hill. let the numbers seem bleak; there are to have college degrees. “Auto technicians, obviously, there’s based in welding. To go into this pro- many well paying jobs out there that Hill also mentioned specialty shops, muffler shops, trans- fession; high school classes in blue- are available for people who choose the career choice of a florist. That one mission shops, break shops, and engine print reading, shop mathematics, me- not to follow the college path, these caught my attention very fast. repair shops.” The pay for a mechanic chanical drawing, physics, chemistry, jobs include: welding, mechanics, law The US Census Bureau has predict- depends on whether the employee is metallurgy, auto mechanics, enforcement, contracting and of course ed this job choice to be good through working for a corporation or if they’re SEE JOBS PAGE 2 Opinions Sports Student Life Arts and Entertainment INDEX News...... 1-2 You can, but Boys basket- Winterfest Lowry Drama Opinion...... 3-4 should you ball returns to recap. performs make the per- state. “Alice in Won- Sports...... 5-7

INSIDE fect baby? derland”. Student Life...... 8-10 A&E...... 11-12 2 News The Brand, March 2, 2011 Effects on our weather: climate change and global warming By Maria-Elise Kitras ception to this one. It is February and by the Industrial Revolution and the process. According to Discovery.com we had a pitiful amount of snow fall to black smoke that filled the sky during studies of hurricanes over the past fifty In the past few months the weath- the ground until recently. this time. Global warming is not the years have shown them to be more “in- er has seemed to differ from its usual In the east, snowstorms have actual problem here; the problem is tense and destructive.” Also the current course of action. In the spring we usu- scourged the coast making driving al- the greenhouse gas effect. Greenhouse in the Gulf Stream is slowing down, a ally have plants starting to bloom with most impossible. There has been cold gases trap light from the sun and this bad sign since this stream keeps Eu- the occasional rain shower. Then we weather and snow in Australia, where keeps the globe at a relatively warm rope from resembling Alaska and helps move into summer with its warm sun- usually temperatures are warm during temperature. The problem is that too regulate the temperature of the earth. shine and bright blue skies. Next is au- December. There have been floods in many greenhouse gases are going in The possibility that the Gulf Stream tumn; the leaves change colors and the Pakistan. Is it possible that changes in to the atmosphere, trapping too much is slowing would help to make clear the air becomes more crisp and clean. Last the climate and global warming have energy. Increasing temperatures cause fact of why strong blizzards occurred of all we have winter, the snow starts affected our weather and played a part the polar caps in the Arctic and the in the east. It could also clarify why to pile up, making Winnemucca seem in these strange weather occurrences? Antarctic to melt. This in turn causes we have had intermittent snow storms. frosty and white. The plants still bloom To answer this question we need to sea levels to rise. If rising sea levels are This could also explain the tsunamis, in spring but the rain seems more know the definition of global warm- unchecked, they could potentially sink hurricanes, and other various, destruc- scarce. The summers seem more dry ing and climate change. According to any cities at or under sea level; for the tive storms that we have had in the past and hot. Autumn hasn’t varied much. Eoearth.com “Global warming is the United States that would mean our cit- few months. Winter feels colder than ever, with ex- combined result of anthropogenic (hu- ies on the coasts and much of Hawaii. Mrs. Michelle Pasquale, a teacher man-caused) emissions Greenhouse gases also affect our in the science department, explained of greenhouse gases and climate change. According to Astrobio. why she thought our storm patterns changes in solar irradi- net, 3.8 billion years ago the earth’s were different than usual. ance, while climate change temperatures were similar to the tem- “I believe in the theory that we do refers to any change in the peratures that we have today. The pow- have global warming. A lot of people state of the climate… that er of the sun’s energy was 30% weaker don’t exactly know what that means… persists for an extended pe- then. Due to reductions in carbon di- Because our earth is warming up and riod, typically decades or oxide and other greenhouse gases, the because our temperatures are hotter in longer.” earth went through a cooling period, the summertime, we have more evapo- According to Geocraft causing an ice age. When greenhouse ration in other places that we haven’t .com the world undergoes gases and volcanic activity increased, had in the world before…so where an ice age every 100,000 the earth warmed up again. This cycle does that water go? It goes up into our years, though the world did has been in effect for many hundreds atmospheric layers. Well, it’s got to go through a mini ice age of thousands of years, but it usually condense and come down somewhere, This image shows the instrumental record of global aver- during the medieval era. A happens over a long period of time. so that’s going to be the reason why we age as compiled by the NASA’s Goddard Institute for period of warming ensued Air pollution, building up from the have all these catastrophic events later Space Studies. (2006) “Global temperature change”. after this, possibly caused Industrial Revolution has sped up this on.” JOBS and industrial arts are all helpful in me time to decide whether or not I Another question that weighs on field. They can take the written test, but your chances in getting hired. It is also want to spend the money on the police my mind is if it’s harder to get a job they need the experience.” Aberasturi preferred that the employee has good academy, considering the fact that they without going to college. said. eye-sight and good hand-eye-coordina- won’t even view your name if you’re “It depends on the atmosphere, I So, there are so many options to tion. Good color vision is required for not 21 or older. With the three year di- think a lot of students who are in col- choose from it may take awhile to fig- this job and so is being able to stand, lemma I will have that annual $80,000 lege, think it’s a good time to be in ure it out. stoop, and lower yourself in awkward hanging over my head that comes with college because it is a positions for long periods of time. On being a police officer. low economy, but there $60,000 Salary/Year average, a welder will earn around $9 Mr. Don Walton is another teacher are choices out there,” $50,000 to $22.50+ an hour. Over the next de- that works in the CTE building. When Walton said. cade welding jobs are expected to re- asked what an out of high school stu- “Most certifi- $40,000 $58,577 main steady. dent can do without a degree he had cates require a certain $30,000 There are two careers that have my this to say, “Obviously we live in an amount of experience $48,398 $38,497 attention torn right now. I have them area where there are jobs available in in the field, like the $20,000 $38,211 $28,114 down to a registered nurse or a Sacra- the mines, if a job is available, you A.S.E certification, that $10,000 $27,003 mento police officer. To become an RN have to find something that is entry is Automotive Service $- I would have to go through four more level. Entry level means you’re on the Excellence, but they r r c . r ts e e i h e s c d n c n ri fi l a e i years of schooling, that’s not terrible; end of a shovel for ten hours a day, you are not actually certi- f e h T M lo c F O W t e e e c M V when you look at the $70,000 a year might be cleaning out ditches, pretty fied until they work at li o earning. The police officer option gives much labor jobs.” least two years in the P The Brand, March 2, 2011 Opinions 3 Making the ‘perfect’ baby By Madison Waldie honestly can say that I felt sick to my stomach. The fects. There are many cons that do physical harm thought of picking and choosing what traits your to the clone. It could end up missing limbs and/or It seems that now there are future child would have is just not natural. How organs, but people never think of the other negative more and more people who are do- would you feel if your “perfect” baby came into the aspects. ing their best to protect our plan- world with a rare genetic mishap causing it to lose Won’t cloning devalue mankind and undermine et, our species, and our wildlife. its chance at life? Say the geneticist made a mistake the value of a human life? I think so. My moral and There are so many different orga- and your newborn baby now has a life threatning ethic principles just don’t include cloning and other nizations and clubs that devote all condition that wouldn’t have been there if not for genetic experiments. of their time to the welfare of the the selfishness you possessed when trying to create The people that are promoting and fighting for lives of animals and the temperature increase of our the “perfect” offspring. the use of these projects are often the people who atmosphere. I think that these people are getting so When some think of the “perfect” offspring they are worried about animals and glaciers. I feel that caught up with theories like, global warming, polar think of one just like them, or a clone. Human clon- the human life is too precious to mess with. Yeah, bears dying, and the big bang, that they don’t think ing is becoming more and more relevant consider- you might have a beautiful baby that looks just like about anything else. ing that scientists have succeeded in clones of ani- you, or has the specific traits you wanted it to pos- When it comes to endangered species I feel like mals including sheep, cows, a camel, and rats. Just ses but there is also a chance you are going to give the most endangered species is the human race. like any other procedure of any kind, cloning has birth to a baby that will suffer painful surgeries There are some things that just shouldn’t be messed its cons. People think that a big advancement like and have a terrible start at life if something goes with and genetics and DNA are some of those cloning is going to have a great effect on society. wrong. things. When I first heard of “Designer Babies” I They never realize or think about the negative ef- If that isn’t selfish, I don’t know what is. Win streaks: Which is more impressive? By Brandon Eastman they match the 88 game win streak, UCLA’s streak is more impressive be- ranked No. 1 and they were going up they did two better and took it to 90 cause it is men’s basketball. Believe against the No. 2 ranked team in the When Notre Dame to set the all time record for consecu- me, I took that into account. How- country, UConn was 5-0 (with three ended the famous tive wins in NCAA Division I Bas- ever, I looked at the two win streaks of those victories against Stanford, UCLA men’s bas- ketball. every possible way I could, and I who would be the team to finally put ketball 88-game win Not only did they set a new record, kept getting the same answer. The 90 an end to the streak with a 71-59 vic- streak on January 19, they did so in a far more convincing game win streak by the UConn Hus- tory back on December 30). They 1974 many believed fashion, with only a few teams even kies was simply the more impressive won these games against the second we would never see anything like it played the Huskies remotely close of the two. UConn beat opponents by best team in the country by 14 points again. during the streak as just two of the 33 points per game, while playing 27 per game. Well, step aside UCLA and John victories came by single digits: a 53- ranked opponents. Compare this to UCLA’s stats don’t even compare Wooden (who is the greatest coach 47 win against the Stanford Cardinal UCLA who beat their opponents by to this, and that is why (whether I’m of all time), and make room for the in last year’s national championship 25 points per game, and they only a fan of UConn or not) their 90 game University of Connecticut Huskies game and a 65-64 victory this year played 10 ranked opponents. Another win streak is the most impressive oc- and Geno Auriemma. Not only did against the Baylor Bears. impressive statistic in UConn’s favor currence in the sporting world, it will Some people may argue that is in games where Connecticut was forever be in the record books, and Do’s and Don’ts: The high school years By Miranda Buttram and foul weather and observe while other tolerable because between minimal class with Mrs. Godinez, be prepared Savannah McDade students stand by and laugh as you class schedules and scrambling to fig- to practice Karate “Aqui, alli, alla!” In tumble. ure out what they are going to do with addition to dancing with your elbows Do not be afraid to exercise your their lives, they are mostly elusive (yes, elbows), and singing (Cha cha… aggressive side while walking through and furthermore, have more important cha cha …cha ). the crowded hallways; if you are pas- matters to attend to (such as preparing Public Displays of Affection… I sive you will be late to class and have for graduation) than to be malicious. do not know how to elaborate on this to endure lunch detention. DO NOT yawn in Mr. Beck’s class, issue without being inappropriate, Speaking of which, DO NOT SKIP or put your head down… ever. however, that is exactly what it is and I am sure everyone would agree LUNCH DETENTION… unless of If you plan on taking a Spanish I will leave it at that. that being in high school, or adoles- course you feel like bettering the en- cence itself, can be a difficult period of vironment by ridding the campus of time and I am sure that many (whether trash for the remainder of your school they admit it or not) would, or would year. have, liked to have a list of dos and If you do not like to sweat, a help- don’ts prior to entering the doors of ful suggestion would be not to join Lowry High School as a freshman. Mr. Cabatbat’s Weight Lifting class. Composed below, is a list that we Be especially cautious when park- would have found helpful throughout ing your vehicle in front of the pro- our four years: vided cement barriers in the “dirt Keep an air freshener on hand, par- parking-lot”… especially when you ticularly, upon entering the freshman happen to drive a vintage Mustang hallway and/or bathrooms. (Miranda!). Do not bring so much as a parcel of This one applies to upcoming food into the library, because you will freshmen: Forget the common stereo- inevitably be given the boot which is type implying that seniors are pitiless not only inconvenient but rather hu- and initiate cruel and unusual pranks miliating. upon the lower classes. The truth is Go ahead and attempt to walk that (aside from the truly heartless) down that steep hill between the sci- the senior class is probably the most ence building and the main building in The Brand Ron Espinola, Advisor Sydney Blankenship , Reporter www.humblodt.k12.nv.us/lhs/thebrand Miranda Buttram, Managing Editor Marc Esquivel , Reporter or find us on Facebook Savannah McDade, Opinions Editor Rianon Lehman , Reporter The Brand is interested in what you think. 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Current Lowry student Church” divorce may vary, but for whatever that trust was an attribute strained by (mentioned above) added, “Marriage is In ancient traditions such as Chris- reason(s) divorce is not an uncommon divorce. almost always rushed into, before two tianity, marriage is considered a “liv- occurrence, which poses this question: “I have a hard time letting people people truly know each other marriage ing symbol” of Christ in the church. In How does divorce affect the individu- in. I do things myself so no one can let is on their minds today. I personally Judaism, “The two shall become one.” als in our society? me down,” said the mother of a Lowry don’t believe in marriage, thus will Within the Paiute culture, “Marriag- I tire of reading post hoc divorce student who grew up in a split home. never marry.” es were considered to be permanent statistics that attempt to prove that be- A young woman who attended I do not promote abusive relation- unions,” (www.everyculture.com). cause a child’s parents filed for divorce, Lowry a few years ago not only wit- ships by any means and I am not imply- Nevada is the state where for years the child will most likely lash out and nessed divorce between her parents, ing that people commit to an unhealthy couples have voyaged to in order to grow up to be dysfunctional, addicted but married young and witnessed di- marriage. However, sacred vows lose hastily “tie the knot” then divorce with to drugs, and so on. Even though I do vorce first-hand. meaning when they are uttered out of an equal amount of vigor. According to not completely agree with the statistics, “I have learned a lot of unhealthy haste and the underlying meanings of an article posted on www.jour.unr.edu I firmly believe that divorce has a very relationship characteristics […] those such vows are given little to no thought by Koji Ueda, “It takes 10 minutes to prominent affect on children, parents, learned behaviors came from my par- as a result. Marriage is a decision that get a marriage license and 15 minutes and the American culture; furthermore, ents and how they acted in front of should not be made lightly. Forget the drama of high school and focus on the important things By Rianon Lehman work; not who is calling you names because it really our school work. There are kids out there who are let- shouldn’t bother you. ting their grades drop so they can go get in a fight, or At Lowry there are a lot of things What matters the most is getting an education talk trash to other people. Around almost every cor- going on, like Winterfest, lunchtime and grabbing that diploma with your fellow peers. ner there is some kind of fight going on, like yelling activities, wrestling tournaments, When somebody says something about you, brush it at one another, or fists flying and we don’t want our and basketball games. We also have off your shoulder because it’s nothing to be worries only four years of high school to be like that. drama, and I’m not talking about the about. We shouldn’t take things so seriously, because We want them to be memorable and fun some- school play. in the end, the only thing that will matter is graduat- thing that we will be able to tell to our kids in the Drama is a stressful thing that nobody wants but ing and getting a good job. future, to tell them that they will have a blast. Instead almost everybody has. We as a school need to work When we look back at our high school years are the path we are going down we’ll be telling our kids together to get rid of the drama between everybody, we going to want to be remembered as the kid who that high school is nothing but drama and it won’t because everyone is fighting some kind of drama re- caused nothing but drama, or as the kid who did their be any fun. That’s not how we want our high school lated event in their lives and they don’t need every- work and maintained good grades to graduate on reputation or years to be remembered. body else’s problems on top of their own. time with their peers? So get over what that person said about you and What we should be worrying about is our school Honestly, we should be putting more focus into concentrate on having fun and graduating. $14,183,701,138,025: What’s your share? By Ron Espinola business and when it promises one thing and does Greece had debts that were 126.8% and 57.7% of not deliver, nothing happens. In the 1960s, Ameri- their respective Gross Domestic Products. The US “I need a credit card that’s got no cans were promised Medicare costs would be $9 bil- percentage was 52.9 in 2009. Both countries have limit and a big black jet with a bed- lion in 1990 and were actually $67 billion. Boston’s enacted drastic cuts while receiving enormous bail- room in it.” “Big Dig” ballooned by $12 billion and seven years outs. ‘Rockstar’ by Nickelback (www.cato.org). Even the Post Office is not immune In the US the average consumer debt (mortgages, The lyrics from this Nickelback to the government’s habit of losing billions. In a credit cards, car loans, etc) is $52,496 (www.credit- song seem to represent the sentiment study it released in March, the USPS will lose $238 sesame.com/).The national debt per person amounts of many Americans today and of billion over the next 10 years. It is not hard to imag- to $45,552. That’s all citizens, not just adults or tax- their elected officials. ine the PPACA will be more expensive than we’ve payers. Therefore, to pay off all of our debt would The national debt is not a new issue, but it is one been promised. cost almost $100,000 per person. that has come to the forefront of the news cycle due More importantly can we trim government bud- Smaller countries with big problems like Greece to the astronomical deficits of recent years ($1.4 tril- gets and operate more efficiently and hold our offi- and Ireland can be bailed out. Can the global econ- lion-2009; $1.3 trillion-2010; $1.5 trillion-2011 and cials accountable? I think the answer is no. Much like omy do the same with a country the size of the US? a projected $1 Trillion-2012). When you add all of a parent who finds it difficult to say no to a child, it is Can you come up with your share of $45,552? Since the deficits together over time, you get the enormous much easier to say yes to the screaming child in the the answer is probably no, maybe we should expect amount of our national debt mentioned in the head- check out line just to avoid the headache and embar- and require more from our elected officials, or take line-one that grows faster than you can count ( visit rassment. But the senators and representatives simply away their credit card. http://www.usdebtclock.org/). do not have the ability to say no to voters and special They have the credit card, but we need to take President Obama’s proposed 2012 budget would interests. But should we expect them to? Saying no is away the big black jet. reportedly save $1.1 trillion over 10 years. This is a simply not in their best start, but cutting annual deficits by only 10% on aver- interest. The politician age still leaves the US in an enormous and unsustain- who has the courage to able hole. With the release of the budget also came stand up to his constitu- the forecast of continued deficits until 2021..the same ents, will soon be out of 10 years during which we “save” $1.1 trillion. office. Can we increase revenue in the form of higher Of course nothing income tax, payroll tax, social security, corporate is this simple. But if tax, and user fees…of course we can. The proposed all you see is increased budget does some of these things. But who wants to spending with nobody entrust the government with more of our money to showing interest in ap- waste? plying the breaks, what What happens when the Patient Protection and can the future hold? Affordable Care Act (health care reform) takes full In all likelihood effect in 2014? It has been promised that implemen- something similar to tation will be deficit neutral with the cost being offset what has happened in with tax increases on the wealthy and savings in oth- Ireland and Greece. er areas. However, the government is not a for-profit In 2009, Ireland and The Brand, March 2, 2011 Sports 5 Girls basketball: season in review By Brandon Eastman “It was a pretty disappointing sea- multiple times during league play, and son, especially with what happened each time they came up short. Coming into this season, the de- last year and we had such high expec- “As a team we struggled with a fending 3A State Champions had some tations for this year,” said junior post lot of injuries and we didn’t have as high expectations, led by the efforts of Julia Dufurrena. good of chemistry as we would have three senior leaders in Rachelle Den- The girls finished the season with liked,” said Dufurrena. nis, Emelia Legarza, and Jenae Neu. a 12-13 record overall and 4-6 in Rachelle Dennis was the teams However, this season ended in disap- league play. They ended the season leading scorer on the season averag- pointment, especially for the seniors, losing five of their last eight games ing 10.6 points per game and also who will end their high school basket- and missing the playoffs as a result led the team in assists and steals per ball careers without another appear- of losing two games apiece to Spring game. Julia Dufurrena led the team Calvin Connors • THE BRAND ance at the State Championship Tour- Creek and Elko. The Buckaroos found in rebounds per game and blocks per Girls team before they take the court. nament in Las Vegas. themselves in a must-win situation game. Freshman and JV boys basketball complete perfect league seasons By Brandon Eastman batbat, the freshman team had a good season and worked The freshman and JV boys hard and improved everyday, basketball teams did some- which was the goal from the thing that hasn’t been done very beginning of the sea- in a long time: they both fin- son. ished league play with unde- Both teams finished 14- feated records. The JV team 0 in the Ruby Mountain relied heavily on defense, League and ended the season which was a huge emphasis on huge winning streaks. The throughout the entire seaon, JV ended on a 16 game win- to lead them to their unde- ning streak and the freshman Hana Etcheverry • THE BRAND Hana Etcheverry • THE BRAND Hana Etcheverry • THE BRAND Hana Etcheverry • THE BRAND feated season. team ended on a 15 game Tytus Millikan blocks a Josh Watterson pump Josh Shaver jumps for Nate Eldodt passes over shot. fakes a defender. a pass. a defender. According to coach Ca- winning streak. What to Watch By Calvin Connors and Marc Es- believe that they will be able to defeat weight division in the UFC. This fight is averaging quivel the trio. will help him show his case and show 25.4 points Urijah Faber (24-4) vs. Eddie Wine- Dana White that he deserves a shot at per game, Miami vs. San Antonio land (18-6-1) the title with the current champion, with Pau Ga- Calvin’s Pick – The Miami Heat will Calvin’s Pick– Urijah Faber looks Dominick Cruz. sol and Lamar beat the San Antonio Spurs because of like he could do some damage to Eddie LA Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Odom averag- Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Wineland. Faber has 13 submissions, Calvin’s Pick– Dallas has shown that ing 18.7 and Bosh. Lebron James is averaging 26 seven TKOs, and three decisions. Also, they cannot only hang with the big time 15.3 points points per game along with 7 assists per Faber’s last fight ended in a tremendous teams in the NBA, but beat the big time per game, re-

game. Dwyane Wade is averaging 25.7 rear-naked choke, beating his opponent teams. Dirk Nowitzki is averaging 23.1 Gina Ferazzi • LA Times/ MCT s pectively. points per and Chris Bosh is averaging in the first round. Urijah Faber is capa- points per game along with 6.8 rebounds Also, the Lak- 18.5. It’s going to be a tough game for ble of winning this fight. per game. Jason Kidd is not getting it The Los Angeles Lakers’ ers are averag- Kobe Bryant, left. the Heat but if the trio has a good game, Marc’s Pick– Seeing that this fight done with points per game but is aver- ing close to 46 the Heat will overcome the Spurs. will be Urijah’s UFC debut, I am pre- aging 8.4 assists per game; Jason Terry rebounds per Marc’s Pick – The Heat are overrat- dicting a big win from him seeing that he is averaging 15.8 points per game. game, with 12 of those being offensive ed, overpaid, and overall, are not a great has been tearing it up in the WEC(World Marc’s Pick– Kobe Bryant and the rebounds. If the Lakers play to their team. The Spurs, on the other hand, are Extreme Cagefighting). Being Faber’s Lakers are going to win this game be- ability, this should be a well fought win an experienced, well-rounded team. If debut, he has a lot to prove for this fight cause of their highly-ranked defense for LA. the Spurs play like they usually do, I because of the newly added Bantam- and because of their starting five. Kobe The best movies from each major sport By Brandon Eastman He had no choice but to take this inexperienced squad of college his farm in Iowa. After his baseball job after he lost his previous coach- hockey players to the 1980 Olym- field is finished, the ghosts of Shoe- If you’ve ever got some down ing position for striking a player, pics. The United States was up less Joe Jackson and seven other time and are looking for a good so the pressure was on to succeed. against all odds when they were Chicago White Sox players banned sports movie to sit down and watch, After hearing that the star player forced to face off against the So- from baseball for throwing the 1919 here are a few examples of some won’t be playing that season, he viet Union juggernaut. This inept World Series. The voice continues must-see feel-good sports movies must work with what few players group of college students and their to talk to Kinsella, which forces him from recent times. he has. Halfway through the season progression through the Olympic to find “Coach Carter”- This dramatic this star player decides he wants to games brought a nation together, out the movie was inspired by a true story of play basketball again, and shocking and brought about the famous ques- m e a n - controversial basketball coach Ken the entire state, he leads Hickory to tion: Do you believe in miracles? i n g Carter. After coming into a coach- a state championship. “Field of Dreams”- Ray Kinsella of the ing position, Coach Carter cracks “Remember the Titans”- Her- hears a voice tell him, “If you build v o i c e

down with some strict rules. When man Boone is hired at T.C. Wil- it, he will come.” He takes this as an and the Courtesy • www.altfg.com these rules are disobeyed, Carter liams High School, and after taking instruction to build a baseball field on field. A scene from “Field of Dreams”. benched his entire team and locked the job from a Hall of Fame coach, the gym and refused to let players in to be expected, there are numerous for failing to keep their grades up. clashes between the new coach, The team comes together and even- Boone, and the players. They all tually makes it to the state playoffs come together, however, and, under where they have the difficult task of extreme pressure to win every single facing St. Francis, who was the No. game, and overcoming some major 1 ranked team in the state. obstacles, the team is victorious on “Hoosiers”- Norman Dale has their quest for a championship. agreed to coach a high school bas- “Miracle”- Based off of a true ketball team in Hickory, Indiana. story, when Herb Brooks, took an 6 Sports The Brand, March 2, 2011 State boys basketball...second again By Calvin Connors time as a coach. In that season they a beating on the Vaqueros 62-25. It was a tough first quarter as the overcame controversies and ended up “This is one of the closest teams I bucks were only up 12 to 10 at the The Lowry boys basketball season being the state champions. have ever been and I went through a lot end of the quarter. Lowry then went ended with a loss in the state champi- This season Peters was faced with with all the guys,” said Junior Jordan into half with a nine point lead with onship, but that wasn’t the only thing a challenge coming in as the new head Rinas. the score 29 to 21. Lowry won every coach Peters was looking to achieve as coach in hopes of bringing back a state The Bucks never looked back as quarter of the game except for one, and a team this season. title to his hometown of Winnemucca. they went on a 13 game winning streak that happened to be the fourth quarter, Coach Chad Peters is not new to this The Buckaroos season started off slow after their loss against Dayton. Low- Lowry ended their 15 game winning program at Lowry, he attended Lowry but progressed as the season moved ry was declared the Ruby Mountain streak. High and played three sports football, forward. Lowry’s first game of the sea- League champs and was lucky enough Although Lowry didn’t come up basketball, and baseball. Chad is one son was at Hug High School, and even to hold their opening playoff game at with a state championship they did earn of the select few to win a state title though it didn’t turn out as a victory for home against the Fallon Greenwave. the All-State Academic team award. as a player and as a coach. In his se- the Bucks, there were lessons learned Lowry won the game nior season at in just that one game. 73-55. Lowry then Lowry he lead The pre season for Lowry was up got to go to Las Ve- the Buckaroos and down but when league games came gas for the state tour- to a basketball around coach Peters had his boys fo- nament, Lowry faced title in 1992 cused and ready to play. Lowry went on off against the Sparks and came out the road to play the Dayton Dustdevils, Railroaders. Lowry victorious. in that game Lowry played pretty slop- stuck it to Sparks with Ten years lat- py and had one to many turnovers. The a win that ended in er (2002) he bucks lost 53-48; but after that game a score of 71 to 63; lead Lowry to Lowry put everything that happened in Lowry would be going another bas- Dayton behind them, because they had to the state champion- Hana Etcheverry • THE BRAND ketball state a game the next day against Fernley. ship to play Moapa Anders Pace.. Lowry seemed like a new team and put Valley. Hana Etcheverry • THE BRAND Hana Etcheverry • THE BRAND title but this Sean Millikan. Grant Miller. For wrestlers, 3-Peat is the name of the game By Marc Esquivel league tournaments and duels all the lie Lane tournament in way to the finals at Spanish Springs Idaho and placing sev- The Lowry wrestling program has High School. enth at the Sierra Ne- always been a dominant force in Ne- “I think we had one of the best sea- vada Classic in Reno. vada’s 3A and 4A, and these last three sons Lowry has ever had,” said sopho- “We won every years have been a tribute to the legacy more Michael Billingsley, “We defi- [league] tournament and that was started over 30 years ago. nitely lived up to our expectations.” dual, we placed higher This year was very successful for The wrestling team celebrated a than ever in both the the wrestlers, going undefeated in perfect season, placing fifth at the Rol- Rollie Lane and SNC,” said junior Fernando Herrera. Tim Grady • Courtesy The state champion- The wrestling team poses with its latest trophy. ship came down to who was a big help to the team earning wanted it more between Lowry and points. Three freshmen did exception- Spring Creek, with Lowry winning as ally well at the tournament and placed a team with 200 points over Spring second at their first state champion- Creek’s 170. The Buckaroos also yield- ship. These freshmen were Eric Brooks ed five state champions: Gus Duncan at (103s), Aaron Nelson (112s), and 140s; Jace Billingsley at 152s, Michael Brandon Okuma (135s). The wrestlers Billingsley at 160s, Ryan Nelson at in the consolation matches were Bobby 171s, and Fernando Herrera at heavy- Marley at 135s, Mario Bautista at 145s, weight. and Ivan Ramirez at 215s. “To be an individual champ feels Being three time consecutive state like you’ve accomplished something champions, the Buckaroos have a big great,” said first time state champion target on their back for the next wres- Herrera, “It’s one of the best feelings tling season, and there are a lot expec- in life and no one can ever take that tations to live up to and the wrestlers from you.” know that. Including those five state cham- “Next year we expect nothing less pions, Lowry had 11 wrestlers in the than a fourth state championship,” said finals and consolation rounds and that Herrera.

Tim Grady • Courtesy Tim Grady • Courtesy Ryan Nelson won his 3rd state title. Michael Billingsley.

Tim Grady • Courtesy Tim Grady • Courtesy Aaron Nelson took second at state. Gus Duncan takes control of his match. The Brand, March 2, 2011 Sports 7 What makes the Lowry Athlete? Dana Pardovich was cho- Jace Billingsley was chosen for the head because of his ability to read sen for the mouth because she is and react to whatever is thrown his way. Billingsley was the 3A Offensive a constant vocal leader, whether it is on Player of the Year this past season and helped to lead the Lowry Bucka- or off the field. She is constantly helping roos to their longest postseason run in quite some time. “Usu- out her teammates with words of wisdom ally that’s how you figure out how to beat someone, you and advice. Pardovich was also named to the have to get a plan and usually if you execute it right that’s Northern 3A First Team at the catcher when you win. It really makes the difference between position. “It benefits me winning and losing, if you execute your because I can see the game plan.” whole field. There- fore I can tell the whole team Elisa what’s going “Esh” Higbee was on and tell chosen for the them where hands because of to go, and her great leader- I’m really ship for the vol- loud so leyball team from that’s a the setter position. plus.” Ronnie Higbee also received an honorable mention for Jo Schofield the all-conference team. Esh led the team in was chosen for the arms because of assists per game and was also one of the most his dedication to hitting the weight consistent servers. “Well with setting, the ball room, which not only helps him on is in your hands a lot so you have to have good the football field, but now that he has hands because everything is basically go- taken his talents to the cheerleading ing through you and you touch the team here at Lowry, his strength is a ball quite a bit each point.” Will great asset to the squad. “It helps a lot Thacker with all the stunting, and our bases. It was chosen for the torso also helps with the stability with our because of his great upper body strength flyer. You have to be pretty strong to which helped him to become the 3A Line- hold a girl above your head.” man of the Year for the 2010 football Cort- season. Thacker helped the Bucks get ney Kieser back to the State Semifinals after a long was chosen for the hips drought from the postseason. “It [my because of her desire to al- strength] helps me push the other ways improve her golfing guys off of me when they’re try- abilities. Kieser finished 14th ing to block me and all that good at the 2010 Girls Golf State stuff.” Championships, which was the highest of any Lowry golfer and also helped the team place 3rd overall. “Hips Chase are important when golfing Estes because they are involved was chosen for in the movement when you the legs because of his swing the golf club.” dedication and determination for cross country running. Estes finished 17th at this seasons Cross Country State Cham- pionships, which was the highest finish for any Lowry runner. “I can run a long ways pretty Jacob fast, like if I was a zebra and there was a lion Gibson was behind me, I’d be a really good zebra, like I chosen for the feet be- could run away from it for awhile.” cause he has been a huge part of the Lowry soccer program throughout his high school career. He has been a consistent player for the Buckaroos and his senior leadership will be missed next year. “There’s a lot of accuracy and precision involved with the inner workings of the feet. Quick feet help you to keep up with the competition and vanquish them forever.” By Brandon Eastman and Madison Waldie 8 Student Life The Brand, March 2, 2011 Lowry’s newest activity...Dancing with the Moms By Madison Waldie outlet for both them and their mothers. new phenomenon. masters of “Now there is finally a club to do To form a club for the whole stu- many genres Are you looking for a new activity this [Dancing With The Moms]. I mean dent body Pace and Kracaw had a lot of dance. or club to get involved with at Lowry? we just usually do this on our own,” of inspiration. “I just love my mom and Tap, ballet, Do you love your mom? Do you want to said Kracaw. I love dance, so it’s just like PB & J. Latin, jazz, challenge yourself both physically and The club is going to begin practices It works together. Oh, and I love me krumping, mentally? If you answered yes to any in early April so that all the members some P, B, & J… with my mom. Also, break dance, or all of these questions then “Dancing are prepared for competitions during the SNL skit with Patrick Swayze and b a l l r o o m , With The Moms” might be for you! the summer. Although Kracaw and Pace Chris Farley,” said Pace about his per- and swing “ D a n c - are the only two members of DWTM sonal inspiration. d a n c i n g ! ” ing With The so far, they hope to increase their mem- As a club they plan to have movie exclaimed Madison Waldie • THE BRAND Anders and Mary Kay Pace Moms” is a new bership numbers. When asked about nights and just boogie woogie oogie, as Pace. demonstrate their dance and uprising their ideas for recruiting new mem- well as learn as much about dance as If you skills. club for the stu- bers, Pace said, “We are just going to they can. As the founders of the club and your dents of Lowry. start small, like with our friends, and the boys are ready to begin to instruct mom are intrigued, excited, and antici- Founders Ryan other students. We have even thought practices and cannot wait to see what pating this club you are urged to con- Kracaw and of bringing in people that we find on their effect on the student body will be. tact either Pace or Kracaw. Anders Pace de- Craigslist, and in Wal-Mart.” “As a quartet, Ryan and our moms have “We really just want the whole stu- Courtesy • WINNADA scribed DWTM Kracaw has even thought of putting been secretly practicing and preparing dent body to try it”, said Kracaw. Ryan Kracaw. as a creative banners on airplanes to promote the for this club for like months. We are Note: DWTM is not real. Male cheerleaders, Drake and Scho- field, giving squad a big boost Lowry Voices: WhatBy Marc is the Esquivel number one thing on By Shandee Sullivan Drake and Schofield have added their athletic talents together with the Nic Velasquez,your bucket list? Dillon Andersen, This year at Lowry High School, equally talented female cheerleaders to Junior – “You Senior – “I want aside from all the additional girls that have a great basketball season and they know, I just to go to Austra- have tried out for cheerleading, there have had a positive and good attitude want to get lia and snorkel have been two very committed and tal- about their positions on the squad even sacked by Clay the Great Bar- ented guys added on to the team. These though they are the only two males. Matthews.” rier Reef.” two boys are senior Ronnie Joe Scho- When it comes to the girls and their field and sophomore Michael Drake. faith in Drake and Schofield, there Schofield has joined cheerleading is a lot of trust in the boys and their because last year he promised himself strength. “On a team, everybody trusts that if he got more muscular he would everybody,” Drake said. Cassy Han- Melony Roberts, join the squad. He said that the girls zlick, Senior – “I Senior – “I want were kind of worried at first but when want to go to to go to Paris they knew that it was really something Rome, to see and take a he wanted to do and they supported the coliseum.” culinary class or him. something like Even though Schofield is the biggest that.” cheerleader, he respects his teammates. “It doesn’t matter how much muscle I have they are still tougher than me,” he said. Schofield enjoys cheerleading so much that he wants to go to the Univer- sity Of Reno to cheer after he graduates and was accepted to their school. Michael Drake also joined Lowry cheer this year because he thinks that it is “the best sport ever”. The girls on the team were very supportive when he made the decision to join the squad. Drake is planning on cheerleading after high school. He is looking into Boise State, Oregon, and the University Of Hana Etcheverry • THE BRAND The cheerleaders toss Berenice Sanchez Reno. high into the air during the Fallon game. The Brand, March 2, 2011 Student Life 9

The Buckaroo Roundup:By Marc Esquivel Couples Edition Ashley Principe and AJ Leal Jonathan (JJ) Diaz and Macy Alvarez Tyler Cox and Tori Echeverria ate plans? JJ: Yeah, they are my pants stands what I’m talking Ashley: Becoming a doc- and they fit big on her, it’s about. I have to explain tor. too much responsibility for stuff like four times and she AJ: To become a trillionaire her to handle. still sometimes doesn’t get and to have at least a thou- What kind of fun things have it because my brain doesn’t sand girls around me all the you guys done? work the same as hers. time. JJ: During the summer we Tori: Sometimes he ex- How do you feel about that went to the water park in plains stuff in like ten mil- Ashley? Reno, that was pretty fun. lion words and I’ll explain Ashley: Fine, as long as Macy got in trouble because it in three. I’m one of them. we got home late, but it defi- Tyler: Yeah it takes me a Describe your relation- AJ, when did you first meet Do you look at each other as nitely wasn’t my fault. What’s your favorite high story to explain what she ship? Ashley? boyfriend and girlfriend or Macy: It was your fault. school memory so far? does in one sentence. Ashley: It’s the bee’s AJ: Her freshman year and as friends that you can tell Macy what’s really your fa- Tyler: This one. Tori: And he reads really knees. it was the most magical anything to? vorite thing about JJ? Tori: This one, and the foot- slow, he reads like a first AJ: It’s the cat’s pajamas moment ever. Macy: I can tell him any- Macy: His smile. ball games. grader. I don’t like it when and the greatest thing ever. Ashley, can you explain the thing. Macy, what is JJ’s favorite Tori, what’s your favorite Tyler wears the same sweat- Can you tell me the day you first time you met AJ? JJ: I can tell her anything. thing about you? memory with Tyler? shirt for about two weeks in guys first started dating. Ashley: It was on MySpace, I have a good friend and a Macy: My smile and per- Tori: We went to Oregon in a row. AJ: It was July… it doesn’t get much better girlfriend all in one. sonality. the summer. We stayed 10 Tyler: That’s an exaggera- Ashley: No it wasn’t. than that. Do you guys have any pet JJ, what’s really your favor- days on the beach. tion. AJ and Ashley: November AJ: And it was her single names for each other? ite thing about Macy? Can you describe your first Tori: OK a week and a half. 6th, 2009 most greatest moment ever. JJ: Well she calls me a JJ: Her smile and her face. date? Tyler: A week flat. Can you describe your first Can you state some simi- bunch of stuff like “Chub- When did you guys start dat- Tyler: It was very roman- Tori: A week and two days. date? larities between you two? Chub” and stuff like that, ing? tic, candlelit dinner. No I’m What do you like to do on AJ: I took her on a romantic Ashley: We both like food. she mocks me because I’m Macy: It was May 2nd, on kidding, that was a little ex- the weekends and after dinner in Hawaii. I took my AJ: Yeah a lot, that’s all we a little thick. prom night. aggerated. school. private jet there. do all day is grub. Other Do you two have any dif- So prom was your first Tori: It was Winterfest Tyler and Tori: Be ninjas. Ashley: It was Highland than that we’re pretty much ferences that make you two date? night. Tyler: I like to practice my Park, actually. opposite. She’s always cold butt heads at times? JJ and Macy: No. Tyler: We just drove around Tae Kwon Do. And we play How do you like Winnemuc- and I’m always hot, she’s Macy: I don’t know. When was your actual first in my car. Mario Kart. We also like ca compared to the other really white and I’m kind JJ: That’s one difference; date? Tori: It was awkward. crossword puzzles. places you’ve lived in? of brown, she has really I always have to do all the JJ: You know, if I could re- Do you guys have differ- Tori: We like to watch mov- Ashley: It sucks. long fingers and I have re- talking. I do everything in member I would tell you, but ences that make you butt ies, and we eat a lot. AJ: It’s the awesome-est ally short fingers. the relationship. I honestly don’t remember. heads at times? Can you two describe some place ever, a lot better than Ashley: He’s a boy and I’m What do you do in the rela- Macy: I don’t remember. Tori: Ty’s kind of weird similarities you have? Round Mountain. a girl. tionship Macy? sometimes. Tori: We like to eat. And we What are your post-gradu- Macy: I wear the pants. Tyler: She never under- like to play Mario Kart! 2011 Winterfest: A huge success with Bingo, Karaoke, Mr. Lowry. . . By Dustin Hatch tion amongst the classes. Chase Estes Alec Mayo, and experienced that spe- were Macie Mavity, Bernice Sanchez, and Luis Gutierrez set up an obstacle cial feeling of having a song dedicated Lane Mentaberry, Mitch and Daniel Winterfest week was kicked off course while the competitors were be- to them by Michael Drake playing and Pollock. Daniel Pollock outlasted the with a “white out”; most of the stu- ing blindfolded and ear-muffed so they singing “Every Day” by Simple Plan. competition. dents wore white to represent Navy didn’t know what was going on. While Lunch time activities were held On Friday students had to fig- Day. Monday’s assembly was full of the competitors waited, the obstacles throughout the week. Monday students ure out which baby picture matched excitement and laughter. The honorary were removed; leaving the competi- guessed how many marshmallows which teacher. Freshmen contestants Buckaroo, Mike McDonald, has been tors to go through a nonexistent ob- were in a jar. Wednesday’s activity Taylor Schwartz, Charlotte Bernard, supporting Lowry for over 20 years. stacle course. included an obstacle course race. The and Natalie Norcutt helped the fresh- Winterfest candidates were Tyler Cox Who is Mister Lowry? That was sophomores proved best at the race men come out on top. and Berenice Sanchez; Danny Ochoa the question on Monday, February Bingo night was held Tuesday eve- Karaoke took place on Wednesday. and Alicia Kelly; and Emilia Legarza 7; and after the candidates presented ning. There were many prizes includ- The auditorium was so crowded, peo- and Shane Bell. The queen candi- their skills and talents to the audience, ing free coffee, shirts, wallets, and gift ple had to rotate and take turns sitting dates had to throw ping pong balls it was decided. certificates. The black out prize was and standing. Cole Hatcher started off into a bucket that was placed on the There were many acts that wowed an iPod Touch. The “Mystery Box” the competition by boldly standing top of the king candidates heads. The the audience, such as Hiram Howell’s and the pair of Prom 2011 tickets ac- on stage and singing Josh Turner’s, Dance Team performed to a mix of rendition of “ You Raise Me Up” by companied it, “Long Black Train”. “Barbie Girl”. To close the assembly Josh Groban. The audience laughed Thursday’s the lunch activity was Students, teachers, and parents in the Leadership class held a competi- along with the stand up comedy of a hula hoop contest. The participants SEE WINTERFEST PAGE 10 The Brand, March 2, 2011 Student Life 10 Lowry then and now By Carlos Esparza tivities for the school. When we think Wrestling, Swimming, and Gymnas- buildings but before the school was of prom, we think of an elegant night tics. In fact, the Gymnastics team was only one building. The Art, Science, Can you guess how long Lowry has with all of our friends. Back in the coached by Mr. Jim Billingsley. The Technology Building and the New been standing? Lowry High School 80s, prom was held in Lowry’s own sports have changed during the years Gym are all additions to the school. dates back to the 1920s when it was cafeteria and Winterfest did not exist. but the talent at Lowry has not. Even as we shift into a new decade, known as Humboldt County High Sports have always been a strong As we progress through the years, Lowry High School still provides a di- School. Lowry has been here through point for LHS. We have won state the school itself has changed. Lowry verse learning environment. the Great Depression, World War II, titles in Basketball, Volleyball, XC, has now a campus consisting of five the Civil Rights Movement, and now. Throughout the years, Lowry High School has changed drastically as well as the town of Winnemucca. In 1983, Mrs. Dawson attended LHS and was elected the first female student body president. When she re- turned to teach at Lowry, she described herself, “I was a shopping cart teacher, I literally carried around a cart with all my supplies.” Currently, Mrs. Dawson directs the Courtesy • WINNADA Courtesy • WINNADA Courtesy • WINNADA Leadership class which runs all the ac- Lowry’s gymnasts from the 1970s. Mrs. Marie-Jeanne Dawson (center). Mr. Tim Billingsley (right). Winterfest the audience let go of their in- Madeline Burgher with her beautiful contest was judged by Mrs. hibitions as they sang and danced a cappella entitled, “Hallelujah” and James, Mr. Anderson, and along with those performing on stage. Marcelino Alcaraz’s animated ver- JJ Diaz. The first of them Throughout the night there were out- sion of “Dream On” by Aerosmith. was a team of six in black standing renditions such as, Aretha The winners were awarded with cash clothes and wicked masks. Franklin’s, “R.E.S.P.E.C.T,” and prizes up to $50. In the end the judges gave Queen’s “We are the Champions.” “I feel pretty awesome, because I them a good high score. After long anticipation, the win- didn’t think I would’ve done that great, Next, three boys were in- ners were announced. The Dance but apparently, I did,” said Echave. troduced and showed off Team’s portrayal of the pop group, The Friday’s pep assembly was also their dance moves, they Cordet Gula • THE BRAND Miranda Buttram • THE BRAND Spice Girls took third. Junior, Cam- Blue and Gold day, The assembly be- too scored high. Next was Jazmyn Ward, and Maddie Burgher. eron Echave took second place with gan with a performance by the cheer- Harley Long who showed her moves Lastly, we had the “kiss the pig” his version of Metallica’s “Master of leaders. After the athletic teams were and scored high as well. Last to show contest and Mr. Felshaw had been the Puppets,” and tying for first place was introduced, a dance off was held. The their moves were Sheridan Fortney, lucky winner. Geocaching: The new treasure hunt By Jaren Cornwall for those who seek it out to record their success. After someone has decided to There are many common outdoor create a geocache they gather the GPS activities such camping, swimming, coordinates of the cache and submit and skiing. People talk about doing them to a web site for others to find. these activities all the time, but have For the seeker of a geocache, they you ever heard some say they are going must go and get cache coordinates from geocaching? Although it is fairly well a geocaching web site such as geocach- know, many people have not heard ing.com. You would then input the co- about this outdoor activity that brings ordinates into a GPS unit to find your outdoor exploration into the 21st cen- object cache. Think of geocaching as a tury. GPS treasure hunt. Geocaching begins with someone It’s fun to try to find a cache once who likes to explore, this person is you get in to its general vicinity as they the catalyst for the people who come are regularly cleverly hidden to chal- after them, by creating a geocache. A lenge the people who are trying to find geocache can be anything, but it is usu- them. Also it is a great way to exercise ally a container with a log book in it while having fun enjoying nature. The Brand, March 2, 2011 Arts and Entertainment 11 Movie Review: ‘Country Strong’ By Savannah McDade McGraw, and rising talents such as Gar- and Kelly Canter because James cannot The performance given by the cast rett Hedlund, and Leighton Meester, is forgive his mentally unstable, superstar was not poor, rather, their characters Cowboy clichés, tragedy, romantic a “laughably inauthentic” flop, as Roll- wife for the terrible incident that landed were poorly written. The story had a affairs, substance abuse references, over- ing Stone movie reviewer Peter Travers her in rehab. All of this takes place dur- great underlying potential but was com- dramatization, and Taylor Swift inspired stated (www.rollingstone.com). ing Kelly Canter’s “come back” concert pletely flawed. I do applaud Hedlund pop-music are the basic rudiments, com- The storyline starts its course with tour through Texas. and McGraw on their performances. bined and condensed, in order to create country singer/superstar Kelly Can- Feste could not seem to make up her According to www.imdb.com, Hedlund the 2010 drama, “Country Strong.” ter (Paltrow), having an affair with an mind on exactly what the plot should took four months prior to filming, learn- Shana Feste’s “Country Strong” aspiring country singer Beau Hutton consist of; therefore, she crammed every ing to play guitar and taking voice les- starring Oscar Award winner, Gwyneth (Hedlund) who works at the rehabilita- genre into a little less than two hours in- sons, and spent this time in Nashville in Paltrow, country music super-star Tim tion clinic Canter resides in for 12 short evitably resulting in every movie cliché order to create a more genuine character. months after falling from a stage during possible. McGraw also did a very good job get- a concert in Dallas while intoxicated Although Paltrow is an accomplished ting in-depth with his character, he was leading to a miscarriage (she was five actress, she was indeed miscast in this the only main character who did not sing months pregnant). Canter is rescued film. The film does not exemplify great, in the film and he gave a very genuine from the rehab clinic by husband and genuine, country music in the least. performance. manager, James Canter (McGraw). Rather the music (aside from Hedlund’s Overall, this film was a complete Throughout the entire film, the audi- songs) is a modern combination of pop disappointment. However, the acting

Courtesy • http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/countrys- ence is in constant limbo, shifting back music with a steel guitar twang and ref- was not so much poor as the characters trong/site/ and forth between multiple romances erences to Willie Nelson, the Merle Hag- were written poorly. If I were to grade Gwyneth Paltrow; “Country Strong” 2010 and constant tension between James gard, and the late Waylon Jennings. this film, I would give it a D. The most anticipated movies of 2011 By Sydney Blankenship can’t wait to see however is, “Harry such sequel critics are raving about “I am very excited to see this mov- Potter 7: Deathly Hallows: part 2”. would be “Cars 2”. ie. Ryan Reynolds seems to be doing Some of the most anticipated mov- This is the final movie from this fa- “Secret agents? Is this Pixar’s an excellent job playing Green Lan- ies that will be coming out in 2011 mous series, and critics as well as version of Get Smart ? You’d think tern from what I can tell in the trail- are, “Cars 2”, “Twilight Saga: Break- fans seem to be excited about it. that mixing espionage with the two ers,” said movie critic Kelly Nash, of ing Dawn part 1”, “Green Lantern”, “By any measure, Deathly Hal- buds from Cars, Lightning McQueen “criticapproved.com.” “Harry Potter 7: part 2”, and “Hang- lows is a ripping thriller,” said movie (Owen Wilson) and Tow Mater (Larry From romance, to animated come- over 2”. critic, Claire Martin of the “Denver the Cable Guy) would be an odd fit dy, to superhero flicks, there is some- There are several sequels that Post.” but I’m betting Pixar has found a way thing for everyone at the cinema this are highly anticipated. For instance, Another anticipated series fans to make it work,” said movie critic year. “Cars 2”, and “Hangover 2”. can’t wait to see more from is Stephe- Travis Hopson, of “punchdrunkcrit- The number one movie, spectators nie Meyer’s Twilight. “The Twilight ics.com.” Saga: Breaking Dawn, is the fourth Another highly anticipated movie movie of the series and will be pre- starring Ryan Reynolds is “Green miered on November 18, 2011. Lantern.” Based on the famous 1940 “Twilight works as both love story comic book, the “Green Lantern” is and vampire story, thanks mainly to definitely a must see. It is a typical su- the performances of its principals,” per hero plot, with original flavor, and said movie critic Michael O’Sullivan fans can look forward to innovational of the “Washington Post.” as well as modern special effects as Disney/Pixar, in my opinion, has the superhero the “Green Lantern” Courtesy • Facebook always created wonderful movies and struggles to maintain peace through- Jacob Black and Bella Swan in the movie their sequels are no exception. One out the universe. Courtesy • FACEBOOK “Twilight: Eclipse”. Ryan Reynolds in the “Green Lantern”. The best movie villains By Rianon Lehman on Batman. He never gives up and he amazing abilities. From there he has change the Fantastic four so they are never really dies. You may think that gone one in comic books and movies all human and not super heroes. He There are pantheons of super vil- he does, but it’s all part of his next to for a reputation worthy of being does this so he can have all the power lains that have persecuted some of scheme to destroy Batman. Everyone number three. in the world and nobody can stop him, America’s most beloved comic book knows his catch phrase, “Why so seri- In fourth comes Doom from “Fan- and or nobody will be in his way. He heroes; but few of them are sinister ous”? It seems, however, that he takes tastic Four”, He is a villain because tries to steal a secret weapon which enough to be acknowledged by people his trade extremely seriously as he is he was once good and was then faced would be Jane who is supposed to be in the real world. Here we have the top so sneaky and always so well orga- with the choice of good or evil. He dead. Instead she is alive and more ten villains of our time. nized in his schemes. is almighty and powerful and full powerful then anyone in the world. First we have the lord of darkness As a sage of evil; Magneto, from of electricity. What he tries to do is himself, Darth Vader. Even if you “X-men”, comes in third. When it haven’t seen “Star Wars”, you have comes to grand schemes to conquer probably heard of Darth Vader. He has the human race, Magneto has it cov- killed many people and fought many ered. His plans were to take over the battles for the sake of taking over the world to prevent the oppression of galaxy with his master, the Emperor. mutants. While this was a noble cause, He has converted many Jedi to the Magneto went about it all wrong. His dark side to join him is his quest for want for revenge affected the methods power. Corrupted as a young man; he used to achieve his goals. Along Vader began his dark decent early on, with the other mutants that share his ultimately trying to kill his pregnant feelings about regular humans; he has wife because she will no join him in earned a vengeful reputation that has his darkness. While she does die, she made him worthy of number three. gives birth to one of his biggest foes, In third comes the Green Goblin, Luke Skywalker, his son. Vader’s dark Spider-man’s arch foe. He comes in deeds and overall sinister persona have this place as number three because he earned him the number one spot. continually persecutes the public, and Taking a close second there is tries to kill Spider-man on a regular Batman’s arch nemesis the Joker. He basis. Once a studious scientist and is a mandatory mention on lists of su- the father of Pete (Spider-mans best per villains because no matter what friend), he goes insane after testing an he still comes back for more revenge unstable drug to imbue humans with 12 Arts and Entertainment The Brand, March 2, 2011 Artist of the Issue: Cheyenne Stillwell By Miranda Buttram She is a member of the Lowry High the most. “It’s something that’s not can only be considered Surealism.” school art club and participates in only created by my hands and imag- “The idea that just because some- other artistic endeavors such as as- ination but also stands on its own as thing doesn’t exist now doesn’t sisting in the creation of one of the a sculpture of 3-D” mean it never will,” is what first in- Mad Hatter’s hats for the drama Even though clay is Cheyenne’s terested Cheyenne Stillwell, Low- class’ production of Alice in Won- favorite medium she doesn’t prefer ry’s Artist of the Issue for March. derland. After high school Chey- Ceramics over Art or vice versa. She Cheyenne, a junior at Lowry enne plans on going to college for feels Ceramics pushes her to her High school, was chosen by her art too, she wants to go into either limits, but Advanced Art gives her art teacher for artist of the issue ceramics or animation. Although, a better variety. Over the years her because, “she goes way beyond either way she wants to become an artwork has developed. Originally the required guidelines of projects art major. her style began as a “simply drawn and isn’t afraid to explore and take Cheyenne is very passionate and simply colored” while now she risks in trying new things within about her artwork and has been tak- has a “complex, realistic style that her work,” said Art and Ceramics ing art classes for the last four years, holds impossible features.” teacher Andrew Anderson. but she has been doing art work her In Cheyenne’s own words her Miranda Buttram • THE BRAND Cheyenne is currently taking entire life. Out of all the media that artwork’s style is, “Out of this Cheyenne Stillwell displays some of the both ceramics and advanced art. is available to her she prefers clay world, its gothic and abnormal and work from her sketch book. Lowry Drama performs the classic ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ By Miranda Buttram and Tweedle Dee. Marion House plays things in glitter, and decorating the set low”, and “The Perils of Lulu”. When the Knave of Hearts, Cody Masterson to the whimsy portrayed in the original asked about the play she simply stated, “Alice in Wonderland”, a popular plays the Caterpillar, and Mariah John- novel. They worked frantically to per- “It’s about the kids.” classic children’s story that follows son is the Cook. Michael Drake is the fect their spectacular sets before their If you wish to see Lowry Drama’s the adventures of a young girl named March Hare, Renee Poole plays the first performance on Monday February portrayal of the beloved children’s Alice who falls down the rabbit hole dormouse, Savannah Cary plays the 28. book, “Alice’s Adventure’s in Wonder- into a bizarre world that lies below. white Queen, Megan Guild plays the In the two years that Mrs. James has land” you can see it on March 3 and 4 Following the white rabbit, Alice en- Griffin, Jaren Cornwall plays the Red been in charge of Drama and Stage- at 7 PM, and March 5 at 10 AM and 2 counters many peculiar people and King, and Niko Tarr plays the Execu- craft she has successfully directed such PM. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 oddities through the whimsical world tioner. plays as “The Legend of Sleepy Hol- for students. of Wonderland. This beloved tale was The Drama class has originally written by Lewis Carroll in put a lot of work into 1865. This adaptation was written by the play. Tesha Nolan the playwright Charlotte Chorpenning. said, “Every piece of The part of Alice and the Red Queen the play has me in it.” are played by both Lainey Barta and Te- Along with her work in sha Nolan. Tiffany Newman plays the stage craft she has 1000 White Rabbit, while Alexis Kranovich lines to memorize “with is playing the part of the Duchess. Jack cues, the whole thing”. Hill will be the Frog Footman, and Stagecraft has also Chase Estes is playing the infamous put a lot of work into Mad Hatter. The Mock Turtle is played this play, creating cos- by Chris Barta. Jessica Lindsay and tumes and sets. They Jared Parks are playing Tweedle Dum have been covering Micheal Michaelsen • COURTESY Micheal Michaelsen • COURTESY The entire cast of “Alice in Wonderland”. Alexis Kranovich. It’s time to get ready for new spring fashions By Savannah McDade and Carlos cords, but spring fashion trends have glamour magazine, the spring trend for one of the dominant fabrics for spring Esparza already been posted. Throughout the this spring is very 70’s inspired, which 2011. Still 70’s inspired, the sheer look esteemed fashion magazines such as means that bold colors are a must, for is in. However, for casual wear, I would It might be the dead of winter, an- Vogue, Elle, and GQ, fashion stylists both men and women. Mixing bold recommend layering in order to evade nual snow falls might be breaking re- have been reporting on what to wear. colors with floral prints also gives the over revealing. Say good-bye to skinny jeans! The come-back style a modern twist by in- In addition to floral prints and runways displayed a prominent ex- corporating style cues from the 1990’s bright colors, Chinese and Japanese hibit of ` high-waisted 1970’s inspired as well. prints should also encompass much wide legged jeans. In fact, according to According to Elle Magazine, lace is of one’s wardrobe this spring. Fashion week displayed an outstanding quan- tity of wide-legged pants paired with a kimono inspired top of some sort. In contrast to the intense colors and bold prints, desert neutrals will also be seen a lot this spring. Corals, browns, and creams are incorporated with the 70’s trend to add some sophistication to the overall style. For men, the uniform of 1857 sail- ors has inspired a line of modern nauti- cal sweaters, such as American Eagle and H&M, which are horizontally striped. Several retailers are selling these trendy sweaters for relatively low prices. Styles and popular pieces from the past with a modern flare are welcome into present day fashion. Incorporat- ing style trends from other countries is always prominent in the United States creating a fashionably versatile nation.