November 14, 2012

Publisher: J. Manara

Formatters: various Inside this issue: The Sabre Trooth

News A grooving’ good- bye Volume V11, Issue III Farewell Mrs. Martin 1 A groovin’ goodbye First concert 2 How do you say thank you and corridors, and down stairways Reflections on goodbye to someone who has to the cafeteria for a very spe- war 3 given you her time, understand- cial farewell. It was Mrs. Mar- One of many 4 ing, and care? You have a shuf- tin’s last day at Sutherland, and Halloween fun 6 fle-off for her! On Friday, No- we all wanted to give this popu- Mr. Nichols’ vember 9th, at 2:40 in the after- lar VP a send off she’d remem- moustache 7 noon, music began mysteriously ber. playing on the PA system. That, As it happened, we will all re- of course, was our signal to member it because an obviously Opinion start making our way to the thrilled Mrs. Martin generously The. Best. Night. school’s common area. Within gave us an early dismissal—bet Ever. 8 minutes, the whole student she has always wanted to do body — all 900 of us— moved Life out our classes, through the that! Driving adven- tures 9 Know your future 10 Comforts of win- ter Some recipes 12 Feng Shui Dear Trooth Team 13 From London to Vancouver 14 Horoscopes 15 Fun Facts Jokes Cheesy pick up lines 16 Sports Sports overview Sabre Curlers 17 Staff photo —Top: Mrs. Martin, Bottom: Students say goodbye Swim team makes a splash 18 Farewell Mrs. Martin Student art 19 As Mrs. Martin is too young to Sutherland? Mrs. M:I started my ca- The Last Word for retirement, The Sabre Mrs. M: As an administra- reer in 1979 and I moved Announcements 20 Trooth couldn’t believe she tor, I don't get to choose to different provinces. really was leaving. We the school where I work. I I've taught in Alberta and thought that it would be a am placed in a school. in Ontario. I came back good idea to ask her a cou- ST: How long have you to BC in 1993. ple of questions, Here is been teaching? And ex- what she had to say: actly how long have you (continued on page 2) ST: What brought you been a Sabre?

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Farewell Mrs. Martin continued

ST: When you were in great influence. you as a teacher? high school, did you ST: If you could change Mrs. M: The saddest thing want to become a teach- something at Suther- was having some students er? land, what would you die. I was very surprised Mrs. M: I always wanted to change? when Grads mentioned my become a teacher. I’ve a Mrs. M: I would love to have name in their speech. The degree in kinesiology. I used soup in the cafeteria. funniest thing was that when to teach PE and ST: If you had to choose students wanted to cut up a “Get involved sciences. your career now, what frog for their biology exper- ST: When you were in with your would you choose? iment, I had recording of a high school did you like Mrs. M: I would be a sport frog on a machine right in school! your vice principal? physiotherapist. The year I my pocket. I would get up Mrs. M: When I was in high wanted to study that part of close and push it right at the Continue to be school, vice principals didn't science I was getting mar- moment they had knife on really talk to the kids. ried, so I didn't continue my frog's body. They got so welcoming to ST: Why did you decide learning. scared! It was the funniest to retire? ST: If you had to move thing that happened to me. whomever Mrs. M: Over the past while from Canada, where ST: What are you most I've noticed that I don't have comes through would you move? proud of your career? the same energy as I used Mrs. M: I've never really Mrs. M: I'm most proud of the doors!” to. Also, I don't get involved thought about that. I think I the connections and rela- in activities as I used to. would move to Denmark or tionships I've made. ST: What is the main Switzerland. ST: What would you say difference between stu- ST: When you retire, to Sutherland students? dents in the past and what will you miss the Mrs. M: Sutherland is a won- students now? most about Sutherland? derful school. Get involved Mrs. M: Students nowadays Mrs. M: I'll miss the students with your school! Continue care about the global things. and my colleagues. When to be welcoming to whom- Students in the past didn't you work at a school, you ever comes through the really care about what was are a part of community. doors. going on in the world. They ST: What were the sad- only cared about the things dest, most surprising We hope Mrs. Martin has a that happened in their com- and the funniest things wonderful retirement! munity. Social media has a that ever happened to - Katie Japaridze

First concert success of the year

Sutherland’s first concert of ed the show, and left a good with the great solos and the year was a great perfor- impression on the crowd music. The choir sang beau- mance. The school bands with the last song, Birdland. tifully again this year, as they and choir, lead by Ms. The squeaky but lovable always do. Last but not Workman, had used the last junior bands were next, and least, the Senior Concert three months to practice, were sounding great, de- band powered through and and it showed. The stage spite the fact that many stu- played well. Overall, the was well equipped with new dents just started playing an concert was a success, and I lights that helped illuminate instrument this year. Junior can’t wait for the next one! the talent of the students. Jazz (made up of Junior - Julian Stark Our Senior Jazz Band start- Band students) surprised me News Volume V11, Issue III Page 3

Reflections on war

Internet image: Soldiers storm through a Georgian village. “I would never The recent Remembrance Day gia. Russian armed forces occu- armed forces consumed every- ceremonies have given many of pied Georgia. Many people lost thing that was in their way. want this to Caption describing picture or their homes because of this When I think about it, it always us a chance to reflect on war. graphic. Wars are terrible; we can all war; whole villages were makes me cry. So many people happen again. agree on this. Unfortunately, bombed. It was terrible. Some still live in shelters because of there still are some going on in of my friends, who went to visit this war. I would never want Not just in my the world. A few years ago, their grandparents, suddenly this to happen again. Not just there was one in my home found themselves at the epicen- in my country, in the whole country, in the country, the Republic of Geor- tre of the fighting. The invading world. -Katie Japaridze whole world.”

Internet image: Map of the Republic of Georgia News Page 4 The Sabre Trooth

One of many, a story of courage

The Stroops resisted Nazi and potato peelings to cook occupation by finding hiding at night to eat. There was places for Jews. They hoped also a hidden compartment the Wierdsmas would hide a in the boat where the four year old girl named Wierdsma parents worked. Estha Gobes. Estha had al- Two of the younger broth- ready been to many other ers would hide food there to homes, all of which had to ensure the family’s survival. give her up. The Wierdsmas

were now just one of many families the Stroops had In the winter of 1943 Estha gone to about this girl. The had a bad case of eczema, response the Stroop’s got and was taken to the hospi- “The Stroops from Bouwe and Atje was: tal. The Wierdsmas could not be with her in the hospi- resisted Nazi “Where there are 12 chil- dren there can also be 13.” tal and worried about her occupation by true identity being found out. Estha was in the hospital for finding hiding Yes, they already had 12 a few weeks before the care- children, the oldest of whom taker of the hospital came to places for Jews. was 19 year-old Lisbeth the Wierdsmas’ door. He Wierdsma. She would later suspected Estha was Jewish, The Wierdsmas take over the care of the but was against the Nazis house and all its children. and would not turn her in. were now just The Wierdsmas did not just He told the Wierdsmas he take in Estha because they had rushed to their house on one of many Photo submitted: Estha Gobes circa WWII thought it was right, but also his bike because, just like because of what the Nazis him, a nurse suspected Estha families the had forced them to do. to be a Jew. The nurse was "Remember when reading Bouwe and Atje’s business an informant of the Ger- Stroops had this story, told about a Jew- was shipping food in and out mans. The nurse kept asking ish child during the war years of the country, but the Nazis Estha who she was. That gone to about 1940-1945, that this was had forced them to give all very night, in pitch black written first and foremost their food supplies to the darkness, Lisbeth and one of this girl.” for children between the her sisters secreted Estha ages of 10-18 years old. It Nazi boats docked nearby. was meant to be translated out of the hospital. into the Hebrew language When the Wierdsmas took and be used in schools. The Estha Gobes in, her name The Wierdsma family had a gist of the story is this: Was was changed to Betty plan if the Nazis ever came it all pure coincidence? The Wielinga. Within about three to their house, they would reader must draw his/her weeks Betty, or Estha, spoke pass Estha over the fence own conclusion about this Frysian , the local language, into their neighbour’s yard. story, told with love." without an accent. Times But one day they didn't have -Lisbeth Wierdsma were worse than tough as time—the Nazis just food shortages were severe stormed in. At the time in the Netherlands during Estha was sitting on the living In September 1943 in the World War Two. Accord- room floor playing with the town of Sneek, the Nether- ing to CBC News, it is esti- boy who was now practically lands, Bouwe and Atje mated that about 20,000 her brother, Bouwe Wierds- Wierdsma had a visit from people died of starvation. ma Jr., who was one year her their friends Martha and Ber- The Wierdsmas, too, suf- senior. During this time the tus Stroop who brought a fered. They had to find grass Nazis walked right past Estha young girl with them. News Volume V11, Issue III Page 5

One of many, continued

“The Wierdsma family had a plan if the Nazis ever came to their house, they

Photo submitted: The Wierdsma family with Estha (front row, third from the left) Captionwould describing pass picture or graphic. not noticing her; they were Estha’s father and invited asked the Wierdsmas: Estha over the looking for radios and not him onto his boat. That day, “Why did so many do so Jews. as Estha stood on the bridge little, and so few do so fence into their Another time Mrs. Stroop, over looking the canal, she much?” neighbour’s the Wierdsmas’ friend, came saw a boat coming in. On

to their house to inform that boat was a man she yard. But one them of a traitor who had a could barely recognize. Her Back in 2011 a TV program list of all the families who father waved to her and she asked Jr Bouwe Wierdsma day they didn't were hiding Jewish children. waved back. and Estha Tsaig to come on a Before he could take it to show for Remembrance Day. have time.” the Nazis, the resistance had After the war Estha had At the end of WW2, the moved to Israel. This TV shot him. Stroop family had placed program was the first time more than 400 Jews with she had seen Bouwe Jr. in After the war ended, Estha’s Dutch families. Many years about 68 years, but they still parents had no idea where after the war when the old- regarded each other as she was. They put out a flyer est girl, Lisbeth, was coming brother and sister. asking if anyone had seen into old age, she decided to her. A friend of the Wierds- write down the entire story. - Lydia Wierdsma ma family saw the flyer and She called it E Pluribus Un- knew he had seen the girl on um, meaning: one of the flyer before. He asked many. In 2000 the Wierds- Bouwe Wierdsma if the girl ma family was honoured by they had been hiding was the the Israeli government as same as the girl on the flyer. righteous gentiles (non Jews Bouwe responded that yes, who helped Jewish people she was. The friend of the during World War Two). Wierdsmas contacted At the ceremony, Estha News Page 6 The Sabre Trooth

Halloween fun at Sutherland

Halloween saw a virtual army Some of the more original Skywalker. The SLC organized of costumed students marching costumes were the crazy cat an extremely well attended through the halls this year. It lady, the Four Horsemen of the costume contest on the 31st seemed that more than half the Apocalypse, and the cast of and a popular pumpkin carving students and staff were dressed characters from the game Clue, contest with some of North up. However, this year kids courtesy of the Science De- Vancouver’s largest gourds on left many of the more grue- partment. Mr. Thornhill and the 30th. some get ups in the closet in his baby won best teacher cos- favour of more creative fare. tume as Darth Vader and Luke

Staff photos: Slenderman, the cast of Clue, Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, and pumpkin carvers News Volume V11, Issue III Page 7

Mr. Nichol’s moustache: the interview we’ve all been waiting for

ThisAs this story month can fit is 75 dedicated-125 words.to men's cancer, I figured I would interview the perfect Selectingsymbol ofpictures Movember. or graphics This is an important part of adding week I had the good fortune contentto have to a talkyour withnewsletter. the con- Thinkversation about piece your onarticle Mr. and askNichol's yourself face: if the his picture sup- portsmoustache! or enhances He was the messagevery you’re trying to convey. Avoid polite, and relatively qui- selecting images that appear to et, despite living on the up- be out of context. per lip of one of the loudest Microsoftpeople in Publisher our school. includes I got “I wanted to thousandssome insight of clip into art what images it's from which you can choose be a great big like to live on the face of one of Sutherland's most mustache, a infamous teachers. Staff photo: Get ready for a hair-raising interview. Rollie Fingers Sabre Trooth: What do handlebar.” you get to see each day M: Only when it's cold out- M: I wanted to be a great from Mr. Nichols's face? side and I freeze. big mustache, a Rollie Fin- Moustache: I get to observe gers handlebar. morning coffee, enjoy any Caption describing picture or ST: If you could live on graphic. leftovers, and I'm always the the face of one person at There you have it Suther- first to know if Mr. Nichols our school, who would land, the inside scoop on has a cold. that be and why? what it's like to live your life

M: I would love to live on as facial hair. Remember to ST: Does Mr. Nichols Mr. McGowan's face, grow yours out to support take good care of you? there'd be so much room to men's cancer below the M: He really doesn't trim grow! waist. If you have any ques- me as much as he should. tions around that topic, I'm ST: Did you have any sure Mr. Nichols's mous- ST: Do you ever wish great ambitions as a lit- tache would be delighted to you weren't a mous- tle moustache? tache? help. - Natasha Guerra

Jamie F. and Timmy H. are two Grade 8’s getting into the spirit of Movember

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The. Best. Night. Ever!

On November 1st, my cond time seeing them. drummer did a wicked solo friend Shae and I took a After that was the main and John Ramsay, the lead ferry to Vancouver Island event: Marianas Trench, my singer, did a piano solo of for a concert at the Save- favourite band. They are a "Lover Dearest" about his On-Foods Memorial Centre local band, and I've seen heroin addiction. He also in Victoria featuring Anami them three times as well as performed "Skin and Bones" Vice & Kevvy, Down With being in one of their music about his bulimia. Webster, and Marianas videos. They had many Trench. The opening act costume changes - from I got a hoodie and the offi- was Anami Vice and Kevvy - dancing around in tighty cial t-shirt, and after the an amazing rapper and a whities to donning shiny concert we met Down doubly amazing singer/guitar pants and flying around on With Webster, Anami Vice, player from a local band harnesses. They performed and Fake Shark Real Zombie called Fake Shark Real Zom- their newest single, at the merchandise table. I bie. It was their first "Desperate Measures" while got to hug them, get their tour. After them was in the harnesses. autographs, and have my Down With Webster, a picture taken with them. I'd band from Toronto. They The audience was treated to definitely give this concert performed their biggest hit, songs from all three of their five out of five stars. It was "Woe Is Me", which was albums: Fix Me, Master the best night ever! terrific live. It was my se- Piece, and Ever After. The -Sarah Kriston

“I got to hug them, get their autographs and have my picture taken with them.”

Photo submitted: Sarah and Kevvy from Fake Shark Real Zombie after the show Life Volume V11, Issue III Page 9

Driving adventures

One of the most important experiences for any teenag- er is learning to drive. A couple of days ago we in Journalism class were talking about our driving experienc- es and we though that it would be a good idea to share some of them with you...

Each day, as we get older, we get more freedom but Staff photo: Katie about to put the pedal to the metal. also more responsibility. One of these responsibilities saw a lot of cars coming amount of time I have to is driving. The first time that towards me. When I saw a hand over hand! Despite my I drove was so good. It was large number of cars, I got difficulties, I drove all the exciting, scary, and funny. scared and pushed the way home, avoiding running “My second As I was speeding up and brake pedal. Somehow, I over a pedestrian, and get- enjoying the fun of driving, I messed up the gas and the Captionlesson describing was picture or saw a truck coming towards ting rear ended. brake, so the car rocketed graphic. me on the opposite side. My second lesson was even even more backwards. I was so scared! Suddenly, I got scared, so I more traumatic. My teacher Thank god my mother was closed my eyes and took my made me drive on the free- traumatic.” there. She saved me. It was hands off the steering way! He wouldn’t tell me the first and the last driving wheel! Fortunately, my fa- where we were going and lesson from her! She hasn't ther was there and took before I knew it we were on let me drive her car since! control of the wheel, other- the road. He kept telling wise you would read this -Katie Japaridze me, “Use the gas pedal, and from another news source-- don’t be afraid of it!” Before like North Shore News with I knew it I was pushing 80 a title like this: " FIRST BUT I’ve had my L since July, but and still cars around me LAST DRIVING LESSON!" only recently have I begun wanted to go quicker. I have driving. My loving mother -Hengameh Rahmati found my comfort zone is would not allow me to drive around 40, so 80 our car until I had learned was definitely a stretch. Ken from a professional. My I've always wanted to drive claimed that highway experi- driving instructor is a funny a car. When I turned 16, my ence was to boost my ego, motorcyclist who LOVES to mother let me to drive her but I didn’t feel very boost- go quickly. My first lesson car, but only under her su- ed, just scared as all heck. I was all about spaces and pervision. Everything was was really excited to start turning. I had to maneuver great, until I realized that I driving, but now I don't around Sutherland at 8pm, wanted to go backwards. I in the dark, and may I just know how I will survive. stopped the car and tried to say I HATE right-hand turns. reverse. I checked my sur- -Natasha Guerra I can never judge the roundings for safety. Then, I Life Page 10 The Sabre Trooth

Know your future for free!

You know when you go to Left handed people can be finger will reach the bottom the PNE, or some sort of more creative because the of the nail of the middle festival, they have palm right side of the brain, which finger. readers, and they make you it is connected to, is where pay — let’s say $10 to find most of your imagination is. out who your husband will be or what your special The texture of the hand is talent is. Well, now you can important. People with soft know your future for free! hands are sensitive and peo- ple with harsh hands tend to Which hand do you use to like more activity. If some of write? Your left hand, right, you have really flexible or maybe both. This hand, hands this shows that you or hands, tells you what will may be easygoing where as happen in the future. It also if you have stiff hands you says who you display your- are usually determined. self to be on the outside. The other hand you don’t The lengths of your fingers use as much is the hand that are also important. This has tells who you are on the most of the information inside. Apparently if you use about people. Here are your right hand the most what each finger represents: you’re more logical. That’s Forefinger: confidence, ego, because it’s connected to Middle finger: Discipline, ambition, drive. I the left side of the brain that balance. If you have bal- holds most of your logic. anced emotions your ring (continued on page 10) Life Volume V11, Issue III Page 11

Know your future for free, continued

“The rings on your fingers can

If your hand look like the If your ring finger doesn’t Ring finger rings: this only Caption alsodescribing show picture or forefinger goes past the reach past the bottom nail applies if you have a lot of graphic. bottom nail of the middle of the middle finger then large rings on your fingers. personality finger then you have good you may have blocked emo- You may have emotional confidence. tions. frustration. traits .”

Pinky rings: there is a possi- bility that you have a great love for money.

If you want to learn more you can go to www.creativeinc.co.uk/ palmistry_guide4.

-Lydia Wierdsma If your hand looks like this then you have a serious nature:

The rings on your fingers also show personality traits:

Forefinger rings: you might have an overbearing ego

Middle finger rings: you could need security. Life Page 12 The Sabre Trooth

The comforts of winter

As the weather gets colder, the soup that my mom makes: sight of travel mugs becomes chicken corn chowder. My more and more common. mom makes a a lot of soup, but Comfort drinks are what we she never uses a recipe so, I can call them: hot chocolate, have no idea how to replicate it tea, and even coffee. During myself. A few other tasty types winter, hot drinks are what of soup are French onion, clas- people search for, but not only sic chicken noodle, clam chow- favourite beverages, each per- der, and classic tomato. Some son has favourite comfort other comfort foods that will foods too. If you’re willing to fill you up and keep you happy try something new this winter during the cold season are mac season, here are a few ideas of and cheese, spaghetti and garlic some tasty meals and how to bread, perogies, and why not stay warm. wake up and make yourself some oatmeal? The most common comfort food, I've noticed, is soup. Eve- Who doesn't love making up rybody loves soup! Of course, some hot chocolate and putting soup is not of one type, there on a favorite movie? So, this is a huge variety from which to winter don’t be afraid to try choose. From cream of mush- some new comfort foods. If room soup all the way to cara- you don’t like them, then go melized onion tomato ginger make some soup and grab a soup, each person has a favour- blanket and hop on the couch! ite. My personal favorite is a -Delainie Childs

Some recipes to try: stovetop s’mores and grilled cheese

Stove-top s'mores ingredients: -graham crackers -marshmallows -chocolate (dark or milk work Grilled cheese sandwiches on your stove and put a pan on best) ingredients: top. Now, take your cheese what to do: -bread sandwich and place it in the Heat an element on your stove, -cheese pan. Let it simmer and cook, then use either a fork, or skew- -butter then you may flip it. Do the er, and roast the marshmallow. what to do: same on the other side, and After you've roasted it to per- First, butter both sides of both make sure the cheese has melt- sonal perfection, put a piece of slices of bread, and slice the ed in the middle. Enjoy your chocolate on top of the marsh- cheese. You can use whatever tasty grilled cheese sandwich! mallow and squish it between kind of cheese you like, ched- -Delainie Childs two graham crackers. And lest dar is always a good choice, we forget, ENJOY! though. Next, heat an element (Images sourced from the web) Life Volume V11, Issue III Page 13

Feeling blue? Feeling better is all about balance.

Your mom might have a point better because of the positive Blue is a magnificent Feng Shui when she tells you to clean energy that you can create colour. Use it in the east for bet- your room. Although cleaning around you. You might think ter health, the southeast to pro- might be a pain in the neck, that is a strange advice, but it mote wealth, and the north for we all feel better just being in really can give you an emotional career success. a tidy, uncluttered room. Did lift. Thousands of years of Chi-

you know that how you deco- nese decorators would say so. rate your room or house may Green is the Feng Shui colour of renewal and regeneration. Green is affect your life and feelings? Feng Shui helps you to feel very nourishing to your health as it good by getting rid of all of balances the whole body by bring- Feng Shui is the ancient Chi- the unnecessary things in your ing healing vibrations from nature. nese art of placement of ob- life so that you don't have to

jects. It is a system of balanc- think about them anymore. This ing positive and negative ener- makes you feel better and more Purple is one colour that Feng Shui gies. Feng means wind and relaxed. In the bedroom, using masters advise using in modera- Shui means water. The goal is Feng Shui principles can help tion. They say it might be best to to enhance the flow of posi- you to arrange your space to bring it into your room with differ- ent elements-like pillows or art- tive or spiritual energy, and to have your best rest. create harmonious environ- rather than a colour for a full wall.

ments that support health, and invite happiness. However the In Feng Shui colour is an im- Try Feng Shui yourself, you may people who practice this are portant factor as it can do won- not doctors, they are interior ders for any room. We all love be surprised to see the result. colours, and we all respond to designers. -Hengameh Rahmati colors in more of less predica- ble ways. Here are some Feng Caption describing picture or graphic. Historically Feng Shui was Shui uses of colours: used to orient buildings, often

spiritually significant structures like temples. At the most basic Red is the strongest Feng Shui level, Feng Shui is a decorating colour and represents fire. It discipline based on the belief brings the energy of joy, that our environment affects and excitement into a room. us. Just by changing the design Red is also the Chinese colour of your room you can feel of luck and happiness.

Have questions or Dear Trooth Team comments for the Dear Trooth Team, issue NOT over text. Hear did anything about it there, Trooth Team? Put I have a friend who I think her out before you start talk- and it made me feel really is mad at me. I have no ing. Try to see the problem awful. I want to feel safe at them in the Sabre clue why she would be from her side, whether it’s a school. What should I do if Trooth boxes in mad, but how do I find out small one or if it’s monumen- it starts up again here? if and why she is, without tal. Tell her how you feel -Innocent Victim the making her even angrier? when she’s mad at you and –Frienemy attempt to come to a compro- Dear Innocent, office or library. mise or agreement on the It is truly distressing to hear You can also email Dear Frienemy, issue. If all else fails, just apolo- that you have been treated so First, talk to any mutual gize and hope she accepts. badly in the past. You are now us at friends you trust, and confirm in a new environment, and most or deny your hunch. If you are Dear Trooth Team, likely, the bullying won’t follow sutherlandnewspap correct, I’m sorry, but at least I am new to Sutherland (continued on page 14) [email protected] now you know. Talk to your and I was physically bullied you here. However, if you find friend face to face about the in my old school. No one Life Page 14 The Sabre Trooth

Dear Trooth Team continued

yourself in a similar situation, swer. Make sure they realize with the big cheese? the first step to stopping a bully how it feels to be hurt like they -Cheese Pleaser is to get support. Tell people have hurt you. If the issue per- you trust about the issue and sists after this confrontation, Dear Cheese Pleaser, ask that they stand by you. see an aide, counselor, teacher, Just make sure you work hard Having a support group will or one of the admin about this and always take care of your really help with any emotional person. I hope these tips will responsibilities. If your boss, or struggles this problem brings help put your mind at ease. other employees look busy, with it. Next time a bully you could always ask if they comes forward, assert yourself Dear Sabre Trooth, need help. Be friendly and wel- before the contact happens. I work at a fast food place, coming, and don't be afraid to Tell them how angry and hurt and though I work hard, it chat with your co-workers on it makes you, and ask them seems like my boss doesn't break. Hope everything works why they are bullying you. Most like me too much. How do out for you! - Sabre Trooth likely they won’t have an an- I get in the good books

From London to Vancouver: Top Shop hits the high street “The style,

English Indie, Do you like fashion? for the girls and Topman for jacket can range between 75 Well Topshop is the place to the boys, so there is something dollars, to 300 dollars. For a aims to stay hip be! Starting off in the basement for everyone. People including pair of show stopping heels, of an English department top model Kate Moss and de- you'll pay on average 100 throughout store, Topshop has now grown signer Louise Gray work close- dollars. With this brand, how- into a mecca for all British girls ly with the Topshop brand to ever, comes quality. So start every season.” and boys who are fashion ob- make sure it always stays ahead saving, so soon you'll be able sessed! There are 300 stores in of the trends. The style, English to splurge at The Bay in the UK alone, and now a Top- Indie, aims to stay hip through- shop has opened in Vancouver! downtown Vancouver! out every season. But with all -Ellie Irving The brand consists of Topshop this comes pricey clothing: a

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Horoscopes

Aries: You are very creative and optimistic though you have a very short temper. Try to cool down a bit and be patient, things will work out. Your lucky numbers: 47, 13, 11, 4, 9, 31. Your food of the month: apples.

Taurus: You are very loyal and very dependable. You need to ease up on the self-indulging and think about others a little more. Be more easy going. Your lucky numbers: 17, 27, 8, 37, 49, 21. Your food of the month: beef.

Gemini: You are very adaptable in new situations, but you can be a little impulsive; so try to think about what you are doing before you do or say something you will regret. Your lucky numbers: 29, 57, 39, 14, 3, 41. Your food of the month: broccoli.

Cancer: You are very caring and thoughtful to others, but you tend to be a little overly sensi- tive. Try to not make a big deal out of the smaller things and be happy. Your lucky numbers: 22, 39,7,41, 56, 10 .Your food of the month: dragon fruit.

Leo: You are very ambitious and confident but this tends to make you quite stubborn. Try to see things from other people's points of view. No one is always right. Your lucky numbers: 16, 44, 59, 12, 1, 38. Your food of the month: pie.

Virgo: You are very precise and perfectionistic, but this can cause you to be quite fussy and Caption describing picture or inflexible. Be more easy going and let other people get their ideas in. Not graphic.everything has to be your way. Your lucky numbers: 47, 21, 30, 55, 32, 16. Your food of the month: tuna.

Libra: You are very diplomatic and always striving for balance, but you can sometimes be super- ficial and unreliable. Try to not commit to things you are unsure about. Your lucky numbers: 23, 54, 22, 18, 57, 13. Your food of the month: almonds.

Scorpio: You are very dynamic and resourceful, but you occasionally can be jealous and, per- haps even, manipulative. Try not to over-think things. Your lucky numbers: 54, 43, 44, 21, 11, 29. Your food of the month: beef dip

Sagittarius: You are very optimistic and also quite straightforward, but this can make you quite careless and superficial. Try thinking from different points of view and try being more tactful. Your lucky numbers: 32, 12, 50, 47, 41, 36. Your food of the month: wonton soup.

Capricorn: You are very humorous and also very loud, but you tend to be quite disruptive and disturbing. Try to notice other people and be courteous to them. Your lucky numbers: 14, 50, 43, 19, 17, 5. Your food of the month: shrimp.

Aquarius: You are very clever and original but that comes with being quite stubborn and sar- castic. Try to lose some of the attitude and accept when you are wrong. Your lucky numbers: 11, 32, 45, 27, 1, 9. Your food of the month: snails.

Pisces: You are very adaptable and accepting of things and opportunities, but you can also be over sensitive and sometimes even lazy. Try not to take things so personally. Your lucky numbers: 13, 34, 42, 48, 3, 29. Food of the month: kibbles. Life Page 16 The Sabre Trooth

Fun facts

The MGM lion killed his trainer have produced enough sound Starfish don't have brains. the day after the clip of it roar- energy to heat one cup of cof- Polar bears are left handed. ing was filmed. fee. The fingerprints of koala bears Dreamt is the only English Every time you lick a stamp, are virtually indistinguishable word that ends in “mt”. you're consuming 1/10 of a from those of humans, so much calorie. so that they could be confused Mount Everest has 3G cover- at a crime scene. age. Banging your head against a wall burns 150 calories an Snails can sleep for 3 years In America, 350 slices of pizza hour. without eating are sold every second. Elephants are the only mam- 111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = If you yelled for 8 years, 7 mals that can't jump. 12,345,678,987,654,321 months and 6 days, you would

Jokes

What’s the difference between The following text messages Husband: “Pour some warm an actor and a politician? An were exchanged on a cold water over them.” actor has better script writers winter's day in December: Wife: “Computer completely with more believable story- Wife: “Windows frozen.” screwed up now.” lines.

Top ten cheesy pick up lines

1. Are you legs sore from running around my mind all day? 2. Were you arrested earlier because it must be illegal to look that good 3. You’re so sweet, you could put Hershey's out of business. 4. Do I know you, because you look a lot like my next girlfriend. 5. You're so hot, you'd make the devil sweat. 6. Was your dad a baker? Because you've got a nice set of buns. 7. I may not be DQ, but I could treat you right. 8. Do you have a map? I'm getting lost in your eyes… Images sourced from the web 9. Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again? 10. You’re so beautiful, you made me forget my pick *Warning* up line. Pick up lines may not work on all victims -Delainie Childs and Ellie Irving Sports Volume V11, Issue III Page 17

Sabre sports overview

In early November, our junior the first month we didn't lose a boys soccer team won the single game, and all the boys Mr. Huzar also had kind words district championships in a [were] very new to the game!" to say about the team, telling great match against Burnaby’s me how much he enjoyed Moscrop. The final score was He was also very impressed by watching them all gain skills and 2-0. Congratulations boys on a the boys’ athletic ability, the bond as a team. terrific win! fact that they're quick learners, and that they all get along very Ms. Watson is very proud of This year's Cross Country well. No doubt this is why they our bantam girls volleyball Team also did a great job. Two made it to the North Shore team, saying, "There was a huge individuals, Cameron D. and finals. improvement since the begin- Conner D. qualified as ning of the season as both a top twenty out of 175 people In the playoffs, they met pow- team and as individuals!" She's on the North Shore. The final erhouse Collingwood on the really happy about the willing- race took place at Squamish, field. Unfortunately they lost, ness the team had to push where Conner placed seventh but not before handling them- themselves. and Cameron placed twelfth. selves like champions. "The These two Grade 10 students whole team was great this Our school is incredibly active, did particularly well because as year," says Coach Thornhill. so remember to come out Coach Watt says, "It's not easy show the teams your support. to compete with people so The grade nine girls’ volleyball Go Sabres Go! much older than yourself.” team had a great season this -Delainie Childs, Hengameh Rah- Congratulations to all the run- year, too. These ladies worked mati, Katie Japaridze, Natasha ners on the Cross Country hard this whole fall, improving Guerra team for a great season. with every bump, set and spike. Grade 11 student coach Con- Caption describing picture or Mr. Thornhill, is proud of his nor M. said that the girls did graphic. Grade Eight boys rugby team. really well, and that he hopes He said the twenty four very they all return next year. boys were very enthusiastic. "In Sabre curlers McGrath from the team. How many years have you been on the team? Three, including this year How many people are on the team currently? Four people, Qwilleran Lake, David Stewart, James Gardner and me. Do you still have room for new people? Yes, we could have a spare (Someone who takes place for people who are sick) How do they get involved? The Sutherland curling team possible to the center of the Talk to Mrs. Foster or go to has regrouped, and is playing target at the end. It's a little like the North Shore Winter Club better than ever this year. For bowling, but you try to knock on Wednesdays at 4. those that do not know what your opponent's rocks out of curling is, you would probably the way. Sutherland's team has The curling team is planning on know if you saw it. Curling is a won most of their games in playing a bunch of games, and sport where you toss a round their league and most players winning and enjoying as many "rock" down a long ice rink, are experienced with the game. as possible. trying to get it as close as I had the chance to talk to Sean -Julian Stark Sports Page 18 The Sabre Trooth

The swim team makes a splash

“The Swim Team usually had only about five members, Staff photo: The team at the Zone Championships until this year, Sutherland’s Swim Team has The two Grade 12 student the North Shore, Burnaby and had a great fall season. In fact, coaches, Max J. and Curtis P., New Westminster in his cate- when we had seven Sabre swimmers have qualified, as well as Aleksa C., gory because he had four first advanced to the BC Provincials Shannon Y., Tori G., Emma M., place finishes at the Zone about 15,” later this month. Swimmers and Darya J. Championships. qualified at the zone meet at says Coach UBC in late October, where all Aleksa will be representing not Here is our interview with our team members did well. only Sutherland, but also all of Aleksa: Curtis P. ST: What do you feel when you swim? A: I know it may sound like a bit of a fairy tale, but I feel like a fishboy when I swim. I love swimming. ST: How fast do you swim? A: I am pretty fast for my cate- gory. ST: What is your category? A: Para. ST: Why? A: A few years ago, I had a car accident. I couldn't walk. I was in coma for sixty days. That would classify me as para swim- mer.

We wish Aleksa and all our athletes good luck in the Pro- vincials. . -Katie Japaridze

Staff photo: Coaches Max (left) and Curtis (right)

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A senior art moment...

Here is a creativity test illustration from Sierra H., one of Mrs. Fosters senior art students.

Caption describing picture or graphic. Contributing The Sabre Trooth —The Last Word Writers: Announcements Isaac Booth

Lunch Lounge Delainie Childs Hey Sutherland! Come to the Lunch Lounge in D105 every Wednesday at 12:35. Natasha Guerra Everyone is invited. There will be free food, and youth workers and public health nurses will come in too. The purpose of the Lunch Lounge is for teens to meet

with local youth workers. It is meant to be fun and give teens the chance to talk Ellie Irving about a variety of topics at the same time. In the Lunch Lounge, teens will talk about different issues, ask questions, and have the opportunity to participate in Katie Japaridze different activities. The organizers encourage people to stop by.

Harrison McCorkindale Be a Page!

Do you want to get a close up view of the halls of power in Ottawa? Well then this Kyle Nordio is the program for you. If you’re in your senior year and are going to university next year, you can join the House of Commons Page Program. They take people Hengameh Rahmati from across Canada who are graduating from a secondary school. To apply, you need an academic average of at least 80% and must be a permanent resident of Julian Stark Canada. You also have to know both official languages. If you want to find out more just go to www.parl.gc.ca/hocpage. Apply between October and December. Lydia Wierdsma

School Nurse Sarah Kriston Lisa Hogan, the public health nurse, will be at Sutherland on Wednesday's in room Calling all artists and C104 from 12:00-2:00. Contact Info: [email protected].

writers! Grade 12 Portraits Submit Grads! Your portrait sessions are on December 9th and 10th at Artona Studios in your content to Vancouver. Book it at www.artonagroup.com. sutherlandnewspaper @ Vote for Isobel until November 16th hotmail.com. Sutherland's very own Isobel Korres is one of ten national finalists in the TD Friends of the Environment art contest. The contest is where artists from grades 1-8 submit Our editorial staff will their art. Isobel is one of the ten finalists and if she wins her school will get $7,500! review all You can vote for Isobel at http://artcontest.clientcontact.ca/en-CA/ submissions, and contact you if we choose your work for publication

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