Page 4:Senior girls in it to win it Page 12: Find out what a Hipster is Page 14: Students’ mission trip The Bagpiper February 28, 2014 Reporting Freeman’s news since 2009 Volume 5, Issue 4 Always remember that we are the choices we make By Abigail Denmark Just as Al picked himself up and Staff Writer put himself together again, he then lost his wife to a car crash only six On January 30, months after his parents passed. Al- Walking with Power len had lost so much and all he was guest speaker Ger- left with was his job and his daugh- ald “Heavy Duty” ter. Not long after, Alan’s daughter Krueger came to teach passed away from a rare form of leu- every student at Free- kemia and lung cancer because she man how powerful our couldn’t handle the chemotherapy. Photo by Abigail Denmark choices can be. The wrestlers that traveled with Full of energy, Krueger talks to the kids at the Krueger was Al were awful to him and Krueger elementary about not drinking, not doing drugs, not just any motiva- joined in with them. His story end- and making the right choices. tional guest speaker ed with Al dying after the car they about choices is that they come with conse- though. Before he be- Photo by Abigail Denmark were in flew off the road and rolled gan his story, Krueger down a 100 yard hill. quences that can be good or bad, and that Using all of his strength, the choices we make define who we are as a pumped up the crowd. Krueger rolls up a brand new “I could have done something, He broke an alumi- frying pan. but instead I was a coward because person.” num bat in half, tore I was afraid to stand up for someone The moral of the story is that we are our a license plate in half with his teeth, and who needed help,” Krueger explained. choices that we make. Whether the choice soaked to crowd with soda by breaking the In all of the time Kruger knew Al, he is right or wrong, one day that choice could cans over his head leaving everyone in awe. never stood up for him or helped him out. ruin you. Krueger began his story at the begin- After Al’s death Krueger then regretted his “Be bold, be bold, but not too bold,” ning of his professional wrestling career and choice of choosing to join the other wrestlers freshman Nissa Naccarato said. “Sometimes meeting a man named Alan (Al). Al was a in making Al’s life worse than it already was. leaping before you think can turn out well, good man in the beginning as a referee for “The best part of the assembly was when but other times it can be the worst idea ever. wrestling matches, but then lost both of his Heavy rolled the frying pan into a burrito,” Thinking about what you’re doing before you parents to a car accident. Al was torn apart. senior Kirsten Fuchs said. “What I learned do it can help you make the right choice.”

The introduction Krueger made by ripping Krueger explains to the student body that our After Krueger breaks a soda can over his head, phonebooks apart was definitely memorable. choices affect not only us, but others. the pop rains down on the crowd. 2 What’s happening? What’s happening? 3 What are you doing after high school? Job or college? Freeman’s trap team continues to shine By Justyna Folsom training, it is much cheaper to get out with around $45,000 a year. In By Spencer Warnecke and Abbi Denmark season lasts seven months. Nothing stops the team from going out Staff writer certified in one of these fields. The both of these careers, you can move Staff Writer to shoot. There can be a blizzard out and swirling winds but they training for some of these jobs may up the ladder to a leadership position still shoot. What is the best job you can get be as quick as taking a six-month to increase your salary. Freeman’s trap shooting team is yet again on a roll. Almost every “Shooting in bad conditions might sound crazy,” Potter said. without getting a college degree? class, which you can either take at a There are a lot of pros and Saturday them team travels around eastern Washington to compete. “But if we shoot well in snow, rain, and wind, just think about what There are a lot of people in high college or the company that employs cons to going to a job instead of go- Trap is an individual sport with a team aspect, where an individual our scores would look like in good weather!” school who have this question. Col- you, will provide it. Another plus to ing to college. Some pros are that can win a shoot, but then the three Trap isn’t just about shooting lege is not getting any cheaper and these jobs is that in most of them, you you can start out making money highest individual scores on a team guns though; it’s also about the for some students, more school is can move up in the company to make with out going to college too. up to five makes up the team score. bonding and the friendship on the last thing they want. The other more money. “Over the years, I have noticed This year there are 12 members the team. Trap is about pushing problem with this question is that the Folsom is looking into a vocation- that this choice simplely depends on the team. Returning to the team yourself to do better and getting answer is different for every person. al field for his future career such as a on who the person is,” counselor are senior Zach Vansoest, juniors to know yourself more as a person For example, if you learn better form firefighter or EMT. Laura Hamma said. “Some stu- Abbi Denmark, Monite Potter and while at the same time making hand-on work, then it might be better “I want to become a firefighter dents need a break and some are Derek Smith, and sophomore Kea- life-long friendships and doing for you to get a job instead of heading instead of going to college because I ready to go right after college. gan Luhr. Joining the team this year what you love. to a college later. want to help people and I am better There are a lot of pros and are seniors David Primm and Hunter “The season is going great “I just need a break and some with working with my hands, besides cons for going straight into the Beaulaurier, junior Katie Ophus, so far,” Iltz said. “I want to go to time to make some money,” senior I think I might be kind of fun,” Fol- work force. Some pros are that, if sophomore Aidan MacDonald, fresh- state and at least once beat Derek Julie Tuker said. som explained. you can find a good job, you can men JJ Iltz, and Chase Christiansen, Smith in a shoot, and I also want Her plan is to nanny for her sister You might ask if there is any mon- start out with making money in- and eight-grader Nathan Barron. Photo by Derek Smith to shoot a fifty which is a perfect and work for a year before she goes to ey in being a firefighter or EMT. Well, stead of going into dept for school. “The best thing about being on score.” collage. on average, firefighters start out with But a major con is that you can’t The trap team is posing with trophies after their shoot at Kettle the team is hanging out with every- Falls on January 11, 2014. Over the past three Satur- “More school is the last thing I a salary about $30,000 a year. EMTs get the best job because you don’t one and having Greg Veil as a coach,” days, the team has travelled to want to do out of high school,” said need more training than a firefighter, have a college degree. senior David Primm said. “We have a lot of fun while travelling and Colton, St. John, and Othello, where they won and blew every other sophomore Ethan Folsom from Cen- but they make more money starting shooting. I will never forget the great times we have had!” team out of the water. The team will compete in the state competi- tral Valley High School. “Also, I The team started their season in October and competes through tion April 19-20 in Wenatchee. The team has a very good chance don’t know if I could get the money Common Jobs Without a College Degree the end of April. So unlike other sports at Freeman, the trap team of winning State. for four years of college.” According to “Is College Over- Auto mechamics Construction trades Refrigertion, heating, &Air Condtioning rated? The Top 21 Highest Paying Metal Working Electronics Drafting Jobs with no College Degree,” by Transportation & Materials Moving Aviation Police/Protective Sevices The Bagpiper Staff 2013-2014 Bagpiper Editorial Policy Jeff Rose, there are a lot more op- Agriculture & Forestry Food Service Other tions than people might think. This Computer & Information Services Business/Office Management Healthcare The Bagpiper is published by students in the article lists and describes the more Cosmetology journalism class at Freeman High School. popular and successful jobs that Section Editors Content is determined by the staff and does not don’t require a college degree. It ex- plains the training that these jobs Isaiah Crane, Ruby Falciani, necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Free- 6% require. 7% man High School’s faculty, administration, adviser 5% Madi Groves, Anna Lee, Ali Tesch or student body. For example, a margin depart- ment supervisor makes around 3% Students are protected in their exercise of press $69,281 in the first year. A margin 15% 3% Staff Writers freedom by the First Amendment to the Constitu- department supervisor looks after a Jake Hansen, Katie Ophus, tion of the United States. company’s credit department which 4% Isaac Stokoe, Taylor Walker, Brydon Arrendondo, Signed editorials and columns reflect the views of manages customer credit accounts 1% Jeremy Brannon, Abbi Denmark, Justyna Folsom, the writer. and approves or denies credit to 3% Matthew Gilbertson, Chaz Halstead, Preston Hoppman, Letters to the editor, guest commentaries, and customers. An air traffic control- 1% ler makes about $74,922 yearly 11% 1% Stormy Killpack, Ryan Leason, Andy Mitchell, Spencer submissions of art or photography are encouraged 1% and must be signed, although anonymity can be when they first start out. Auto- 1% Warnecke, Montie Potter, Bram Schweiger, Ben Sharpe, granted on a case-by-case basis. mobile service station managers Derek Smith, Asutin Stark, Hanna Watkins The editorial board reviews letters to the editor, also make good money at $72,000 a year. Real estate brokers make 6% advertising and guest commentaries and reserves Adviser: Pia Longinotti around $34,000-$45,000 annually the right to edit and refuse material. Reasons can when they start out, but after a few 31% Principal: Jim Straw Superintendent: Dr. Randy Russell include length, clarity, libel, obscenity, material dis- years, they can start making up to Graphic by Justyna Folsom ruption of the educational process at Freeman High $71,000 yearly. School or violation of copyright law. While these jobs still require These are the most common jobs that don’t require a college degree.

4 Face in the crowd Face in the crowd 5 Life as a senior basketball star Smetana has fun in Oklahoma with family By Ryan Leason “He is a great leader,” Phipps said. “He always tells me to keep By Bram Schweiger visit his family consisting shot every kind of animal Staff Writer my head up, and he always pushes me to my best.” Staff Writer of four aunts, five uncles, that they could see while Everyone on the team looks up to Ayers and believes in what he and about 20 cousins. still driving. Usually this Imagine it’s your last year as a high school student; what would says, just like a miniature Coach Graham. Ayers, believes in what During Christmas Smetana said his fa- would get you in a lot of you do to make it the best? Senior Colin Ayers is a respectful and Graham says and always tries to get better. break, most people played vorite part of his vacation trouble, but because they kind young man who scored a 2200 on his SAT. On top of his aca- “He has always been a good motivator,” Ayers said of Graham. sports, spent time with was “spending time with were in the middle of no- demics, Ayers is also three sport athlete, but his main sport is basket- “He always made me play basketball year-round to get better.” family, or just plain sat my family in the south where, this was accept- ball, a sport he has been playing since he was five. Harris looks up to Ayers just like everyone else on the team. They around at home all break that I don’t get to see very able. The animals killed “My dad played college basketball,” Ayers said. “He was the one all know that he will be gone next year and he will be much missed. long. Sophomore Peyton often.” were animal included that piqued my interest in basketball ever since I was five years-old.” “I think I will miss him,” Harris said. “He was very welcoming Smetana vacationed a dif- The Smetanas travels Coyotes, rabbits, pheas- Ayers is the leader on the when I first came.” ferent way than most peo- to Oklahoma about once ants, and even a few. Av- team and knows how to make Ayers does all he can to get bet- ple do. In fact, Smetana a year to see each of his ery had even shot a pheas- people feel at home when it ter in basketball and in life. had such a different type parent’s families. The va- ant, brought it home, and Photo courtesy of Lori Smetana comes to the basketball family. Ju- “Colin is a leader on this team of vacation this year that cation lasts about eleven ate it for dinner. An old run down pickup sit in a field after years of use. nior Matt Harris, a transfer from showing all the new kids how to get he will be able to talk days. But what was inter- “Driving around Central Valley, was just looking to into a certain position for a drill,” about it for the rest of his esting about Peyton’s fam- with Uncle Kenny and all fit in and have fun. Graham said. “He helps them every life, because all the fam- ily is their different ways my cousins was so fun,” “He was nice,” Harris said. practice to become better players.” ily rounded up, and had a of spending family time Smetana said. “I wish “He made me feel a part of the Ayer’s future plans in life are to great time together. together. some of my friends could team.” be an aeronautical engineer and work Smetana went to Smetana, his older be with me to help me Ayers has been playing for at a big company like Boeing. Seeing Small Town, Oklahoma to brother Avery, and his explain to people how varsity coach John Graham for as Ayers is an outstanding student, cousins Michelle, fun it was.” four years. the team believes that he will get Steven, Klyde, Smetana was so hap- “Colin is the kind of kid that there. Ayers doesn’t want to be done Klint, Sarah, and py that he got to meet will give a coach a hundred per- Photo by Ryan Leason with basketball after high school; he Lyndsay were up with all of his cousins driven around this year that he doesn’t cent all the time,” said Graham. Senior Colin Ayers is focused on the defense as the shot flies up from wants to continue playing in an in- “Every coach would love to have the free throw line. termural league or even take his skills in a pick up by get to see very often, and a player like him on their team.” to the University of Washington his Uncle Kenny. have a great time. Junior Jake Phipps has looked up to Ayers for the past three years where he will excel in the classes of engineering. This was fun “I wish that I could and has learned a lot from him. enough because go down south more of- everyone was ten to see family, but the squeezed into one gift I got this winter of The custodial staff at Freeman High School saves this school Photo courtesy of Lori Smetana truck, but then, seeing family was unfor- Photo courtesy of Lori Smetana Some of the local barns in the area they all pulled gettable,” Smetana said. By Jeremy Branon nothing goes wrong at the school, and if it are priority, and classrooms come next.” Smetana’s brother Avery and father Tim bag some pheas- display different styles of barn archi- out guns and ant for dinner. Staff Writer does, make sure that we are on top of it.” The last leg of the custodial day ends tecture. The custodial staff has three guys who with Primmer. His job is to finish cleaning As you all are aware, Freeman High take care of FHS. Every morning, the the classrooms where Marratt left off. Prim- School was rebuilt in 2010. Part of building school gets opened up at 6 a.m. by Branon. mer is a guy who makes sure that the school a new school is maintenance it to make it Branon’s day shift is the most kid-interactive is clean and ready for the students to come Returning wrestlers look to earn way to state By Brydon Arredondo look new and nice for generations to come. because it is during the school day. One of in the next morning to learn. To do this incredible task, you need a su- the things that Branon does is set up, clean Sometimes things break, and the only Staff Writer perb custodial and maintenance staff. up, and put away all of the lunch tables and way to try and prevent this from happen- The behind-the-scene team keeping really makes lunch happen. This is the most ing is by regular maintenance. Freter is the Freeman is home to a very intensive and prominent wrestling Freeman functional consists of the building interactive hour of the job. guy who makes that happen at Freeman group. Here, we have many natural athletes that have the ability to pro- director Kirk Lally, and the custodial staff “I enjoy it, seeing their positive at- High School. Freter is also in charge of the ceed to state. Three current wrestlers competed at state last year: juniors of Adam Branon, James Marratt, and Jeff titudes and watching them enjoying their grounds department. This includes every- Marcus Goldbach and Teigan Glidewell, and Senior Josiah Thompson. Primmer, as well as, Larry Fetter who is in time in high school is really fun for me.” thing from mowing lawns to fixing toilets, This year, athletes Goldbach and Glidewell, as well as Freeman’s senior charge of grounds and maintenance. Branon said. and all in between. transfer Josiah Thompson. All three athletes have set their sights on Lally is in charge of the all buildings At the end of the school day, a new We should be thankful for what these returning for another run at a state championship. and their everyday functionality. Lally the shift begins with Marratt. His job is basical- people do for FHS. Without this group of Goldbach gave a lot of insight into the state competition. Not leader of this team who makes the behind ly to clean up the high school after a mob of individuals, the school would be a mess! only this, but a look into the mind of a prominent wrestler for Free- the scenes of Freeman happen. messy teenagers roam the halls for six hours. They spend countless hours making our man. “I oversee all the custodial and main- His priorities are the same things that school beautiful so everyone can enjoy what “It’s unreal, but there is always a sense of moving up on the Photo by Pia Longinotti Article continued on page 6 tenance,” Lally said. “I also make sure that he tells his substitutes, “Toilets and hallways an amazing school we have. Glidewell uses crossface move to take down Newport’s Joe Luback. 6 Face in the crowd On Your Mind 7 Seniors seek revenge on the court, on way to state Poor decisions lead to life or death choices By Chaz Halstead win,” Vold said. By Stormy Killpack Staff Writer One major change in the team since Staff Writer last season is new head coach, Chad The Freeman girls’ basketball program Kimberly; this has changed many things Abortion is a harmful surgery to remove an embryo has been very successful over the last four about the team including their plays and or fetus. It harms both baby and mother. Not only is the seasons, including two state titles, however, chemistry with the coach. It was a slight baby being removed and killed, it could hurt the moth- the team suffered a heartbreaking defeat at challenge to learn the new play styles and er’s chances of getting pregnant in the future. regionals last season, it has given the return- coaching techniques. “Having an abortion messes up your hormones and ing players a new way to view the game and a “We have more freedom,” Burke said. cervix making it harder to have a baby later on when you strong desire for revenge. “He understands us and sees us as leaders; want to have a baby,” explained Dr. Priscilla of I-choice. “The loss changed our outlook on the he also understands how all of us are dif- If teenagers are old enough to make the decision to game,” senior Sierra McGarity said. ferent and need to be coached differently.” have sex, they are old enough to make a good choice on “We learned that we need to fight in The Freeman girls basketball team has what happens to a baby. 3 out of 10 sexually active girls order to win,” senior Mikaela Pilant added. a lot of talent and multiple strong leaders. get pregnant. Plannedparenthood.org When they are “We are not invincible.” They have experienced players that know having sex they know there is a chance they will become There are four returning senior girls this what it is going to take to win state again, pregnant. A sexually active teen that doesn’t use protec- season: McGarity, Pilant, Haley Burke, and and they are hungry to achieve that goal. tion has 90 percent chance of becoming pregnant within Katie Vold. All four of them were a part of This Saturday, they take on Lyn- the year. Freeman’s state champion teams. They know den Christian at noon in Mt. Vernon, as “Both parents live with the consequences,” coun- what it is going to take to win. they try to earn their way back to the 1A selor Laura Hamma said. “We need attitude adjustments and to state tournament which begins Thursday, Photo by Chaz Halstead It is very important for teenage girls to know they learn to play as a team, find our beginning March 6. are not alone; there are so many other options out there passion of playing basketball and the want to The seniors get ready to take the floor. besides abortion. Millions of people all over the world are looking to adopt a baby. Abortion is killing a life you created. Photo by Anna Levinzon, Creative Commons Glidewell, Goldbach, Thompson state contenders “People need to really think it through,” Hamma Continued from page 5 Glidewell is another said. “Don’t make a decision out of fear.” Warm-hearted people take a stand against abortion, showing they haven’t not only been through this horrible thing but they regret it. podium,” Goldbach said of his 5th in state finish. wrestler who went to state According to Roe vs. Wade, a landmark court case Goldbach’s hard work has paid off, earning a 40-3 record, and last year for the Scot- who gave woman the right to the their body. (YOU- taking 1st place at districts in the 182lb weight class.! ties, weighing in at 220 TUBE.COM), “It’s the women right to have an abortion, it’s her body.” “There is work to be done, but I feel like the season is going pounds. Women should have the right to their own body. But with that being said, very well,” Goldbach said. “Yes, definitely, should a child also have the right to his or her body? This is a question that He is a leader for the Freeman Scotties wrestling group, very because now I know millions of people should be asking themselves. A baby doesn’t get to choose to prominent and many look up to him for his accomplishments, and what it feels like to be a live or die when it comes to abortion. for advice. Goldbach now has a different role for the team. He has competitor,”Glidewell There are eight adoptions centers in Spokane Washington. Couples who grown and became a junior, leaving him a more productive role. said. are giving babies up for adoption can choose to have either an open adoption “I believe physically, I am completely prepared but mentally Glidewell’s success or a closed adoption. not completely compared as a sophomore,” Goldbach said. led to a fifth place finish An open adoption is where even though the parents give up their As he has matured, his wrestling process has as well. in state this year, with a baby to another family, they still get pictures and get to visit their baby for set “I’ve record of 33-5. times and days agreed upon by both parties. taken on Senior transfer Josiah A closed adoption is where adoptive parents hand over their responsi- Photo by Pia Longinotti more of a Thompson also brings bility to another family and can never look back. leadership state experience to the Markus Goldbach drives Lakeside’s An- role in the Freeman team. Thomp- drew King to the mat to win his 182 lb team, and son wrestled for Newport bracket of the NEA District tournament at Medical Lake High School. that’s al- High School last year, lowed me while attending Cusick High School who did not have a wrestling to mature team. There are differences between Freeman and Newport. more as an “The coaches have different styles, so I have learned both styles athlete,” of wrestling,” Thompson explained. Goldbach Thompson improved on his seventh place in state to finishth 4 Photo by Pia Longinotti said. in the 195 lb. weight class, with a record of 34-4, as well as earning Josiah Thompson defeats teammate sophomore Sebas- the league MVP. Photo courtesy of Fibonacci Blue, Creative commons Many anti-obortion people over-dramatisize other people’s tian Hyat to win the NEA District tournament. basic rights to thier own bodies by trying to make a statement The two women in the picture believe they have a right to their bodies. through getting sympathy by by-standers who see this “grave”. 8 On Your Mind Eye on the Arts 9 How to successfully handle rejection By Jake Hansen first step is to laugh it off. Ray’s story begins When taking a good, cold rejection, it Staff writer with a bet and ends promptly with a pie is key to remember to always have a backup in his chest. Ray’s friends gave him $10 to plan. Whether you get rejected going in for Over the years, men of all ages have ask a girl out that he barely knew out, and a kiss or for a date entirely, the last thing worked up to courage to ask that one girl, Ray did just that. However, before he was you want is to look like a dingus. Junior the girl who has stolen his heart, Devin Douglas claims to have to go out with him. However, the master back-up plan. what those romantic movies hide “It was an average Satur- is the other “dish” best served day night at the movies, yah cold: rejection. What if the spe- know,” Douglas explained. cial girl says no? Or even worse, However, things were throws a pie at you? What do you about to get messy when the do? cold wind of rejection set in. As a little boy in eighth- “All I asked was if she grade, I knew firsthand the strug- wanted a kiss, and I was pre- gles of being less than awesome. pared for both answers,” Like every young boy, I had spot- Douglas continued. “When ted the ultimate catch. She was she said no, I knew it was time perfect, walking brilliance, really. to initiate plan B. So I pulled Then came that one day when I Photo by Jake Hansen out a bag of kisses I bought gathered up the courage to ask for just the occasion. So, I said Devin Douglas and Asriel Lynn demonstrate the struggles of rejection. her out, and she said no. Flat out. ‘Well, more for me.’” No. It was devastating, but for some rea- rewarded with the ten dollars, he received a Thus, Douglas saved his skin from the son, I kept asking her out every day for like pie straight in his chest. It was a blow many cold mess of rejection. a week and a half. Then, I moved on. It’s a think would disintegrate any man’s confi- Whether you are going on a date or sad story really, but there are ways to com- dence, but not Ray; he just laughed and trying to score that sweet catch, remember bat this horrible feeling of rejection. said that the ordeal was worth the ten dol- that things can go awry, so be prepared and According to junior Aaron Ray, the lars and the cream on his shirt from the pie. never forget these stories Keeping grades up for round two By Katie Ophus some people, us- Re- “I reread the chapter the day Staff writer ing different col- reading before the test to refresh,” sopho- ors helps using a chapters more Ethan Crosby said. Freeman has finished its first blue or green can or text- Notes may seem terrible to set of finals and first semester has help you memo- book take at the time, but when you go come to an end. Despite the fact rize better. Using sections to study, they help a lot because that we are halfway done, stu- a visual aid can can help it gives you the vital information dents need to continue working help as well. If you as the teacher thinks you need. hard to keep grades up to end the you are trying to well be- “I put on music and look at school year. Making flash cards, learn a word for cause old worksheets and notes,” said Freeman artists share their creations: (from left to right) Grace Tesch (middle re-reading chapters or textbooks, example drawing many junior Teigan Glidewell of his studying notes you took, and a picture that re- Photo by Ruby Falciani tests are study strategies. school), Jimmy Sells (middle school), Brayden Aller (high school), Max Laib doing practice problems are all sembles the word based Also despite the time, it picture as a visual Many students stay after school to study on text- takes doing your homework ev- great ways of remembering what with teachers help (high school), Marley Pratt (middle school), Odie Landoe (middle school), Me- you learned. clue can be a great books. ery night is important because Making flashcards is an awe- memory aid. It also it helps you better understand gan Underwood (high school), Summer Warwick (middle school), Mike Cahill some way to study because you “Flashcards are a good way gives you extra information in the material and make sure you can write the question on one to study for Geometry because of case the test or quiz has an extra know any outstanding questions (high school), Aleksey Kopytin (middle school), Julie Tucker (high school), and side and then the answer on the all the vocabulary,” math teacher credit section or an essay ques- to ask before Desmond Parisotto (middle school). other side and memorize. For Gary More said. tion. the test. 10 Eye on the arts 11 Rokus the unexpected artist Erynn Waite: a star By Madi Groves finishing a very original application of a mosaic.” Editor Over the years, Rokus has made many things with metal. among us His mom’s favorite thing that he made was a metal rose. That By Taylor Walker Junior Patric Rokus uses his spare time to either draw in rose took him three days after school so about a total of 6 hours Staff writer his sketchbook or go out to his shop and make something out to make. of metal. Rokus started working with metal by learning how In Oregon, Rokus had an art teacher that taught a ceramic Making her way down the halls of Freeman, saying hi to everyone she sees, junior Erynn Waite always has to weld from his dad and playing around with old metal bits. class summer art program. During the program, they made real had a heart for music. Whether she is listening to it on her phone, jamming in her car, or practicing by herself “I started drawing around the same time everyone else did, art because they were taught by real artists. Rokus made a or with friends, she always stands out. in kindergarten, but I was always better than others,” Rokus Chinese lantern that was built out of wood and painted on rice “I’ve been singing my whole life,” Waite shared. “I started to teach myself how to play guitar when I was around said. paper. 12, and I practice every day. It all started because of my older brother, Tanner Waite, though. He started getting into Rokus has always been interested in art and did it all “The thing I enjoy most about drawing and metal work- music at a young age, so it was hard to follow in his footsteps since he can do everything so well and is so talented. It throughout middle school. Rokus has been around art since ing is being creative and seeing other’s opinions of my work,” was also difficult for me to be in his shadow because he got a lot of attention for it and really set the bar high.” he was a kid. His mom, Kathleen Rokus, was a 4-H leader and Rokus said. Many of you have probably heard of the T.V. show Americas Got Talent, right? Well, Waite was actually accepted taught art classes that helped him become more interested in In the future, Rokus plans on drawing and metal working onto the Season 8 auditions! Unfortunately though, due to complications and being busy, she wasn’t able to go to Port- art. to make tons of things. Right now he’s working on some Iron- land for the show like planned. Rokus has been drawing and working with metal since he man armor specs, and drawing is a life skill that he will always “I plan on trying it out again maybe next year,” Waite explained. “It just came faster than we (her and her fam- was about twelve. His favorite thing he has made from metal improve. ily) thought, and there were still lots of things that needed to be done. It’s probably for the best that I save that for was a sword that he made for fun. The best thing that he has “I love his art, I love that he does the sketchbook,” Kath- the future anyway.” drawn was a drawing of an iris. leen Rokus said. “What he does in his abstract book is fun Until the time comes for her to begin her journey on AGT once again, Waite is hoping to get a “I think he’s got a brilliant mind,” art teacher Ken Spiering because he puts his own flavor and creativity into it. It’s really couple of music gigs this summer. As for what her future hopefully holds, Waite is set on having her future said. “I think it manifests itself in a unique creative way. He’s fun to see what he comes up with.” career being related to music. “I would really like to include music in my future,” Waite admitted. “Any reasonable profession would be preferred or maybe something like a music teacher. Playing my guitar and singing is my favorite thing to do, and I’m looking into getting lessons because I’ve never had them before.” Sometimes achieving goals can be difficult, but this dream-chasing junior is set on accomplishing her goal and knows just how to do it. Practicing daily and Meghan Altmeyer looking for more ways to get herself out there, Waite and her talent are always ready to put on a show. singing career plans

By Preston Hoppman and Clayton Miethe Staff Writers

You’ve all seen her at the football games and assemblies, most of the time singing. Senior Meghan Altmeyer has been singing since she was about 4 years-old. She started young and has continued to love singing ever since. Meghan also said that she was a little nervous about singing. This is what she said. “Depends; when I sing at church, no. I used to be nervous and still am sometimes, but when you do something over and over the nerves start to fade.” Currently, Meghan Altmeyer sings at her church, life center. “I’m involved in student ministries,” Altmeyer explained.” Hopefully, there is more to come.” Whenever you talk to Meghan Altmeyer about singing, you can tell that it something that she re- ally enjoys. The enthusiasm in her voice is just overwhelming. The stuff that got her into singing were simple things like watching Disney shows like high school musical and also loved musicals. So that really caught her eye on her singing career. The thing she really likes about singing is the different types of voices in sing- ing. She said, it’s “the unique part of your voice.” Her goals for the future is that she is going to Australia next year Photo courtesy of Ken Spiering and studying internationally, and improve her singing. Photo courtesy of Ken Spiering Rachel Underwood’s sketchbook page revealing a She is planning to continue her singing career out Advanced student Sarah King’s marvelous in- mastery born of prolific drawing of the figure. of high school. your-face oil painting 12 Eye on the Arts Eye on the Arts 13 The face behind the notes Sisters share love for the arts By Hanna Watkins own songs and shares them with others in- ever he competes, although she cannot sit in Staff Writer cluding students in his band class. on a college audition. She loves the fact that By Ruby Falciani “My family is what draws me to art,” Katie Mae said. “All of us “I wanted more interesting music at Underhill pushes himself and has wonderful Editor are more like artists rather than athletes.” Senior Peter Underhill has been overly in Freeman,” Underhill explained. discipline and dictation for his music. These sisters are so similar yet vary in their interests. Karly actu- tune with his musical side. Growing up with Some might think he’s got a lot on his “He is inquisitive and able to think out- The Youngren sisters are popularly known to be very artistic in ally models as well as preforms with her sister. a mother and older sister who were involved plate for his senior year, but Underhill re- side of the box,” Haney said. both their style and hobbies. Senior Karly and freshman Katie Mae “I started singing when I was about six,” Karly said. “I started in music, Underhill wanted to see what that ally enjoys keeping busy. When it’s some- Haney is honored to be a part of Under- share their love for singing and perform in various places such as modeling about two months ago. Some of my friends encouraged me was all about. He started taking piano lessons thing you really enjoy, you never get tired of hill’s musical career, and she will sorely miss weddings, festivals, and talent shows. These similar sisters share a lot to get into it, and I liked how my senior pictures looked so much that when he was in first grade. His love for music it, Underhill explained. At times, it can be him as he starts a new chapter in his life. when it comes to their singing careers, but they also have separate I wanted to give it a shot!” really grew into something spectacular. frustrating, but in the end, his work pays off. “I know that wherever he goes, or what- hobbies. Although both sisters play instruments, Karly plays the piano “I really enjoy being able to express my- Underhill is even the student conductor for ever he does he will be a blessings to all who For instance, Katie Mae plays guitar and likes to draw. She took and the ukulele. These sisters often preform together but don’t usual- self through music,” Underhill said. “Playing the high school band! cross his path,” Haney said. up guitar around two years ago and started drawing around the same ly preform solos in public, but Karly also posts videos of herself sing- and composing have both provided ways for “I really enjoy working with other peo- time. ing on Facebook as well as being able to perform a few solos in choir. me to share something meaningful with oth- ple and sharing my passion for music with ers.” them,” Underhill said. Being involved with the band since One composer that really stands out to fifth grade, Underhill took another path and Underhill is French composer Mauric Ravel. started composing his own music. He started His compositions focused on melodies. Un- out small and wasn’t too keen on sharing his derhill is highly inspired by this historical fig- music with the outside world yet. Over the ure. While listening to his music, Underhill years, he has worked with high school band is reminded of summertime. Being inspired teacher Carol Wichmann, his confidence has by this music, Underhill thrives to be like greatly improved. him someday. “Peter is the most advanced composing “I’ve always admired his persistence and student I’ve ever had,” Wichmann said. diligence,” Underhill said. Underhill has a way of combining math Underhill started piano lessons when he with his music while he’s composing. At Un- was 6 years-old. Marlene Haney is not only a Photo courtesy of Karly Youngren Photo courtesy of Karly Youngren Photo courtesy of Karly Youngren derhill’s level, he is better than some profes- good piano teacher, but she is also a mentor

Karly loves to play her ukulele and sing. This is Katie, much like Karly, loves to play her instru- These sisters preform amazing together and love sional composers. His favorite music to write for him. Underhill meets Haney once a week Underhill courtesy Peter Photo one of her senior pictures that best captures her ment, but Katie’s is a guitar. what they do no matter where they are. is classical. This is Underhill’s passion that on average unless they’re working on en- personality. Senior Peter Underhill poses for his senior started in middle school. Now, he writes his sembles. Haney goes with Underhill when- pictures. Jake Dickinson, the blacksmith By Derek Smith eighth-grade. Staff Writer “The learning curve is the biggest struggle,” Dickinson said. Senior shows his love for metal working “There are a lot of fine motor things that you have to learn.” continued from page 12 Here at Freeman, we tend to overlook some of the many tal- Another challenger for Dickinson is that he has to create ents that fall outside of athletics, such as blacksmithing. Not a lot equipment from things he already has. The challenges of black- Dickinson had attempted many different projects, but of people would ever consider this for a hobby, but we are lucky smithing are already immense, then to add imperfect equipment hasn’t quite finished them yet. There is no set time on how enough to have one at Freeman. One hidden talent lies within the makes the challenges that much greater. long a project may take, but with the equipment that Dick- hands of senior Jake Dickinson. The heat is also a inson has, he says it takes a long time. With better equip- The process of blacksmithing is very time consuming. First difficulty when learn- ment, it would go a lot faster. Dickinson has to clean the metal, and then he cleans his forge ing this trade. Dickin- Despite the difficulties, there is one real reason that (Dickinson uses a barbeque for this). After starting the barbeque, son is shaping metal at Dickinson has continued to learn to blacksmith. he puts the metal in there and turns it to high. After a few hours, temperatures that can “I have been obsessed with the medieval times for a Dickinson checks the metal to see if it has reached optimum tem- burn him to death. while, and blacksmithing came up during research,” said perature. At this stage, he has to be very careful as he can get se- He has to decide when Dickinson. verely burned. If the metal is ready, he starts hammering away. the metal is finally hot There is a lot more talent at this school than meets the Dickinson hammers the hot metal until it is in the form he wants, enough to be shaped eye. As you can see, not everyone could blacksmith and or until the metal is too cool to mold anymore. When that hap- without a thermom- Dickinson’s talent is something special. Photo by Derek Smith pens, Dickenson reheats the metal so he can continue shaping it. eter. Photo by Derek Smith Dickinson began learning the art of blacksmithing in the Continued on page 13 Bending the red hot rebar and hitting it with the hammer will give it the Molten hot rebar resting on an anvil. desired shape. 14 On the Scene On the Scene 15 Touching book Café Rio, open for business How do you identify a Hipster? By Taylor Walker By Ruby Falciani Nemec, a junior at East The Hipster tends to about diseased teen Staff Writer Editor Valley High School. have very colorful hair that is This is very true; either full of fashion colors or According to Caferio.com, in 1977, Much like the 1985 movie The Break- if you were to ask a multi-color ombre. Or should Steve and Patricia Stanley were working in fast Club proved, there are many cliques in Hipster if they were a it be spelled “colour” due to small-town St. George, Utah. Inspired by high school. The Criminals, who are always Hipster, they would the English-derived speech of the traditional cooking of Northern Mexi- ones to cause mischief and aren’t too keen on deny it because of their a Hipster? co’s Rio Grande, Southern Texas, and New following the rules; the Princesses, who are want to be unlabeled. “Hipster hair just kind Mexico, they used some of those recipes so devoted to thinking they rise higher than Labeled or not, there of happens,” Nemec said. “It’s and opened 6 different locations in Utah. everyone else; the Brains, which are people is a definite likeness of normally unkempt and messy In 2004, Bob Nilsen and his team had an have a lot of knowledge and take pride in it, all assumed Hipsters. Photo by Ruby Falciani or greasy. You just roll out idea of purchasing those 6 locations and and may have an intense knowledge of Star Hipsters are very into Many say that a Hipster has colorful of bed, and it’s just there. It’s opening more in different areas as well. Photo by Taylor Walker Trek; the Athletes, who are very strong-willed vintage things that hair along with the other clique known glorified bedhead.” Now, there are 67 locations in 11 different and health-dedicated; and the Basket Cases, were “hip” in the late as the emos or punks. The Hipster is definitely states. One of the newest additions opened If you’re looking for a satisfying and delicious who now resemble the punk/emo styles. 60s and 70s-which is a descendant of the hippies up here in Spokane Valley on January 15. meal, Café Rio is the place to go. These stereotypes do in fact exist, but there where they acquire the “hip” part of Hipster. due to the shared hair qualities. Hipsters love Not one Café Rio has a microwave or you make your way down the line of food are also more, such as the Hippies, who are Although the Hipsters claim that they to be right, and to have the feeling of silent freezer, so everything at their restaurants is options so you can end up with your per- all for peace and organic foods and very no- are all unique and not like the others, they’re superiority over everyone else, so don’t doubt 100% fresh. The workers make all the tor- fect meal. madic. Though there is a plethora of these all nearly one in the same. They have all at that they are highly-educated on modern af- tillas, sauces, and every recipe with fresh “I got a cheesy steak quesadilla and groups, another has come to rise: the Hipster. one time or another said the most common fairs. They love to read and can see a symbol- ingredients daily. If you’re looking for a some strawberry lemonade,” junior Bram And many question what a Hipster even is. and almost stereotypical phrase to ever es- ic reference in nearly anything. Hipsters are quiet sit-down restaurant though, you Schweiger said. “It was super great, but the “A Hipster is a person who expresses cape from the Hipster culture: “I liked that most definitely a new group to behold, so at Photo courtesy Barnes and Nobles might want to look elsewhere. This spe- restaurant was really loud.” themselves differently from others in atti- before it was cool.” Whether that is talking least the entirety of their population accom- In case you go there and are over- tude and fashion and mentality,” said Olivia of the now-famous bands such as MGMT, plished being unique and most were Hipster continued from page 14 whelmed by all the options, the top meals Vampire Weekend, Two Door Cinema Club, or before it was cool. Through Scarlet’s eyes, you get to see that were recommended to me were the The White Stripes, and the list goes on. It is her make new friends, get tortured by bul- sweet pork burrito or the chicken burrito. unfortunate for the Hipsters that indie-mu- lies, and try to live a life as a normal girl with I personally decided on the chicken burri- sic has become recently popular. a heart disease. to and was very pleased. The portions were Now the style of a Hipster is something Broken is really enjoyable because we large, so I was able to eat my leftovers for very different from any other group. They get to see everything through Scarlet’s eyes, lunch the next day, and it was still just as don’t possess only one quality of a look, but how she lived her life, and how she worked delicious as when I first got it. The hand- little bits of everything all crammed together. through everything. The story starts out sad- made tortillas are amazing, and the salad They wear vintage-or vintage style-clothing, ly, but when you get into it more, it becomes Photo by Taylor Walker they give you on the side of your meal is and their shoes are mainly Vans, Converse or Cafe Rio offers a ton of meals you can quite tasty as well, just remember to ask Photo courtesy of Olivia Nemec very suspenseful because it shows things Doc Martins. Photo courtesy of Olivia Nemec about Scarlet that she didn’t even know choose from. for their ranch at the end to put on it! Olivia Nemec poses in Hipster wear and hold- “I hate those glasses with no lenses in Hipsters love tea and inspirational quotes that about. Readers go on a journey with Scarlet From the reviews I’ve heard so far, ing up a very popular Hipster symbol: the cific restaurant has a high energy level and everyone has loved their food. So, drive triangle. them,” senior Kadgin Anderson said. come with it. as she figures things out about her life, her family and her disease. is fast-paced. yourself to the Valley and give the new Broken is perfect for anyone who likes Customers go down a line with all of Café Rio on Indiana Avenue a try! Having heart disease doesn’t mean you have to stop living your life sad books, and for the ages 13 and older be- the food options, and tell the workers what cause of things they talk about. For example, they’d like to eat. Quickly but carefully, By Madi Groves they finally give in, deciding mentoring group and Anthony first glance, this book seems to they talk about her heart disease and some they fill the orders with precision! Editor that she can have one week to in Biology. Anthony and Scar- just be about a sick girl and all words are big, but they also go into detail “I love Café Rio!” junior Josie Schultz go to a real high school and test let do a biology project that has the problems that she has to go about what they had to do to try and figure shared. “I like to think of it like a Subway Imagine having a heart dis- it out. Scarlet has spent most of to do with their family medical through on a daily basis. This out what she had. for Mexican food.” ease that stopped you from go- her life in the hospital and has history. While doing this proj- book gives all of that stuff, but Broken is a standalone book, but Lyons The first noticeable thing after walk- ing to school. This happened never had any friends. When she ect, Scarlet finds something you also get more. It shows what has written a ton of other books like After ing into the restaurant is Mexican decora- to 15 year-old Scarlet Killian in goes to school, she meets four out about herself that she never it is like to be a new kid at a new Shock, Snake Skin, Blood Stained, Kill Zone, tions, architecture, and the delicious smell the book Broken by C.J. Lyons. people that become her new knew before. school, trying to make friends, and many more. These book, however, are of fresh food that met me at the door. She has a heart disease that is friends: Anthony, Jordan, Nessa, This book is well-written, and learning who the bullies are more action-pack and more mysterious than With multiple places to look for what you want to order, chances are that you will al- untreatable, so her parents won’t and Celina. She meets Jordan, leaving you wanting more at and who the nice people are. Broken was, so for students who like faster- Photo by Taylor Walker let her go to school. However, Nessa and Celina in her peer the end of every chapter. At continued on page15 paced novels, they might want to check ready have the perfect meal ready to ask these out. for at the beginning of the line. As the line One of the signs of Café Rio that hangs workers ask what you want on your meal, above the ordering area 16 On the Scene On the Scene 17 Skate your way on over to the Ice Palace The legend of the James Bond will return By Isaac Stokoe much!” junior Emma Shel- Sham-wich By Andy Mitchell missions. The tricky brief case Staff Writer don exclaimed. “It’s a fun By Jake Hansen succulent glory. Staff Writer has 20 rounds of ammuni- way to get a lot of exercise, Staff writer “Going in there, my favor- tion in the side, a rifle with Spokane is so awesome and I love how it’s outdoors ite sandwich was hard salami an infrared scope, a throwing When you drive by that For those who don’t know James Bond, to tour and have fun, espe- and so beautiful!” and peperoni, and The Rocky knife and 20 gold sovereigns little green sandwich shop on he is a famous, fictional spy who works as a cially in the winter! There The ring is fairly large filled my expectations and then with a defensive mechanism Pines, you may not think much special agent for the British agency known is shopping at River Park and can accommodate quite some,” junior Landon Hender- on the brief case. With the of it, but after a quick step in- as MI6. Bonds’ story starts off when he was Square in the mall, eating at an exponential number of son said after finishing his sand- PPKS 9-mm gun, was coded side Shamus’ Sandwich Shop, just a six years-old. When he was just 11, one of the many downtown people so it never really wich. “My favorite part is that to only James Bond palm you meet four big screen TVs, a his parents died from a mountain climbing restaurants or in you definitely get more than print, so if anyone else tried to large bar and many family seats. accident, leaving Bond an orphan. He then the food court, what you pay for; they truly do use the gun, it wouldn’t work, The quick servers eagerly make went to live with Aunt, Miss Charmain riding on the car- not cheat you.” even if it had ammunition. In your order in minutes. Bond. ousel, feeding the The prophecy of that per- each movie, Q (the nickname The menu is full of differ- There are a total of 23 movies in the ducks and geese, fect sandwich shop has finally stands for quartermaster) gives ent types of sandwiches, as well Bond series, starting with Dr. No, in which and playing on come true, with Shamus’: a leg- Bond these new gadgets to use as a build-your-own sandwich Sean Connery plays the iconic hero, to the the giant red wag- end amongst sandwich shops, in some way from an explosive option. Also, every sandwich most recent Skyfall featuring Daniel Craig Photo courtesy of IMDB.com on. All of these Subway’s bigger brother, the pen to a bagpipe flamethrower. ordered comes with a handful in the Bond role. From Dr. No to Skyfall, James Bond in action are iconic symbols American sandwich shop. All “I like the adventure and of chips and a good view of the Bond has come across the worst villains of Spokane, but so these describe, even define, Sha- the espionage and the action game. Shamus’ uses only the and their side-kicks. A good villain is the is the Ice Palace. mus’. in the movie,” librarian Julie Houtari said. freshest ingredients. You can Did you know that “Honestly, I hope I can Throughout the series, Bond certainly taste it in their sand- President Jimmy convince my dad to take me has gone to many places, in or- Photo by Isaac Stokoe wiches. Carter dedicated back here,” Henderson said. der to complete his missions. These skates are waiting to be filed as they are The Rocky, Shamus’ fa- the park in 1978? “And I might try the tuna next His travel takes him everywhere; lined up on the counter in the Ice Palace. mous special, is stacked high The Ice Pal- time.” for example one of his missions with pepperoni, salami, lettuce ace will be open for business feels overcrowded. There The really impressive part starts in North Korea and ends in and tomato and topped with through March 2. They of- are also “referees” that skate of this shop is it truly is versa- Hawaii. So, James Bond is always a secret sauce so delicious, it fer lessons (both private and around and make the rink tile, and I would truly recom- on the move to different parts of makes the sandwich. Although, public), parties, hockey, and safer by helping anyone that mend this restaurant to families the world. you may need a large mouth to also broom ball. Every hour, falls or stopping any rough- who like a good sandwich and Bond movies don’t just do eat the sandwich, it is totally there is a 15 minute break housing. The Ice Palace is the game. run-of-the-mill action; they are worth is after that first bite of Photo courtesy of IMDB.com when the kids can watch the a safe place for everyone to jammed-packed with interesting Zamboni smooth over the have fun from beginning plot lines, such as found in Ca- Mr. White got injured and is going to be inter- freshly scraped ice, and then skaters to avid ones. sino Royal when Le Chiffre and rogated by James Bond. they are back to skating! The Ice Palace is open Bond were at “I love the Ice Palace so 11-5 every day except Mon- the casino and day. The prices when Le Chiffre are $4.50 for Photo courtesy of IMDB.com poisoned Bond’s adults (13+), After the plane crash, James Bond and Camille walk drink and Bond $3.50 for seniors, through a desert to go to a hotel. was about to go military, and into cardiac ar- youth (3-12). The way they think, and the way they interact rest, and when La Chiffre rental price per with Bond. My favorite Bond villain is Mr. was torturing Bond hap- person for skates White, because of his mysterious style keeps pened. is also $3.50. the audience wandering. So if you haven’t yet The Ice Pal- “I would like to relate my boring life to checked out any or all of ace is certainly Bond’s adventures life,” junior Patric Rokus the Bond movies, make a a great place to said. plan to get your friends to- have a lot of fun From the tricky brief case in From Rus- gether and enjoy the road. without busting sia with Love to the Walter PPKS 9-mm James Bond will re- Photo by Isaac Stokoe the bank! turn. Photo by Jake Hansen gun that is coded to James Bond palm Photo courtesy of IMDB.com print in Skyfall, Bond has also received A majestic photo of Spokane’s clock tower and Shamus’ ham and turkey sub with a few extras. the American flag. some great toys to help him complete his James Bond is getting ready to go on a boat chase 18 On the Scene FSD Community 19 Freeman making a difference Changing graduation What are you doing with love in the air? overseas requirements By Ali Tesch By Issac Stokoe By Anna Lee Editor Staff writer Editor Over Christmas vacation, a group of One of the most exciting parts of high school is dating. The only problem There are many requirements for graduating high Freeman parents and with dating is that sometimes planning the perfect date is a struggle. Choosing the school. There are state tests, school courses and projects students got an oppor- perfect date is a complicated. Whether you are go- ing out with your girlfriend or boyfriend that that you complete take to earn your high school diploma. tunity to make a dif- you have been dating for a long time, or you want to go out with that special someone who you have Here is a list of things that you will need to graduate with ference and an impact had your eyes on for quite some time. If it’s your first date, you want to make a lasting impression. Even if you the rest of your class. on lives outside of the have been in a long term relationship, it’s a great idea to do something creative to change things up. The High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE) are country. Their destina- When you have been in a long-term relationship, a special date is the perfect way to show your appreciation. Do some- comprehensive tests that measure the basic proficiency tion- Belize, a country thing special. A nice dinner and movie is always a great idea, but if you want to do something a little simpler, try having a candlelit of high school sophomores. They test students in reading located on the north- dinner at home. This way, you can cook together and create fun memories. Photo courtesy of Heidi Folsom and writing, and serve as the states exit exams in these eastern coast of Central “Keep dinner classy, but unique,” junior Lexi Saeger suggested. “Always be open to new ideas.” Freeman and Belizean kids stop long enough to subjects. America. If you are still lost on ideas to create that perfect date, try recreating your first date, but make it even more extraordinary. This pose for a funny picture. “These tests provide affirmation that the students are Being a multiethnic way you can reminisce over the months you have spent together and appreciate the time you have spent dating. The key is to add a ing lives by offering a home where progressing and that they are competing with their skill country, Belize offers many different new twist on your first date, add some chocolate or even flowers. many can be safe at night. set after high school,” counselor Laura Hamma said. “It foods and experiences. One of those Junior Josie Schultz spent her Valentine’s Day with junior Jesse Schmidlkofer. They got dessert and then explored Riverfront “It was a real eye opener on equally gives affirmation to the school, for the delivery of experiences was what the Freeman- Park. what we have here and how little their services.” ites did! They helped finish a shel- “We didn’t get to spend Valentine’s Day together last year because of state wrestling, so this Valentine’s Day we are doing they are happy with,” junior Justyna On top of the HSPE, students must also pass the ter for the orphaned kids and meet something special,” Schultz explained. Folsom said. “Even the homeless End-of-Course Exams (EOC) in Algebra 1 and Geom- many of the locals. It’s the perfect time to express that small crush you have had on someone for a long time. Maybe it’s the time to have it better than the orphans do.” etry. Starting with the class 2015, students must also pass “We went with an organization ask that special someone out to dinner or something new and exciting. You can keep it simple by getting his or her They spent six days from 8am the Biology EOC. called Lifesource run by Seventh favorite candy or just proposing the idea of hanging out. You could also go all out and ask your potential date to 9pm working underneath the hot Beginning in the years of 2014-15, 11th graders will Day Adventists,” senior Brooke Wil- out with flowers, balloons, or chocolate. sun in a humid environment doing be tested in the Common Core subjects (ELA and math) liams said. “They opened the mis- Now that you have asked that special someone out, you need some great date ideas. Skyhigh, ice- everything from digging drainage using the Smarter Balanced system. Meeting standard on sion to anyone of any religion be- skating, going to the movies and exploring Spokane are just a few suggestions to make your date ditches to grouting tile in the shelter. this test is not required until the graduating Class of 2019. cause they believe that everyone has spectacular. “It was a humbling experience,” According to www.k12.wa.us, for high school exams, a message to send.” “I think a unique date idea would to go ice skating,” senior Ryan Sousa said. Folsom explained. “But, I had a lot students must get approximately 60 to 65% of the ques- “It was interesting because the Maybe a romantic date is not how you want to spend your day. Try getting a group of fun and enjoyed every minute of tions on the test correct to meet the state standard in that group, being with a different reli- of friends together and do something exciting. Renting movies and food is always the it.” subject. gion, taught a lot about their re- perfect way to spend a fun relaxing evening. Snowboarding and skiing is also a fun “It is a totally different place in Another major graduation requirement during the ligion,” junior Moriah Longhurst active way to spend time with friends. Belize,” Longhurst added. “All of the year is the High School and Beyond plan that they receive said. “It was really interesting to “I plan on going to see some cheesy romantic movies with a group kids were so happy though they had at the beginning of the year. The High School and Be- learn.” of friends and grab some Starbucks,” senior Kirsten Fuchs explained. little to nothing.” yond Plan helps juniors think about their future and set Many Belizeans do not have You can’t have a perfect date without candy. Whether you There are multiple organiza- career-based goals by mapping out career paths for after homes or live in cramped living are going out with friends or on a special date, candy is criti- tions that are open to anyone that high school. The Washington State Board of Education quarters in old shelters. The Free- cal to having the best date. Chocolate is always the way to wants to go and make a difference in established this plan as a graduation requirement in 2000. manites did what some may never go when in doubt, but it also can be fun to switch it a person’s life. Many groups also let “The High School and Beyond Plan really showed have the chance to experience, sav- around and go with something sour. in other and dif- me my options in the college world,” said junior Joanna “Anything with peanut butter and chocolate ferent religions. Jackson. “It also gave me a starting point. There was a lot makes me happy,” junior Lexi Saeger said. If you ever of paper work, but it was worth it.” Remember that dating is supposed to feel the need to Every student must also reach the required 24 credits be fun. Try changing things up by trying travel and want to graduate. These 24 credits include classes in math, sci- these fun creative dates. Whether you to help some- ence, English, social studies, and career& technical educa- are going out with your sweet- one in need, tion. heart or a crush, take this time you may want to do something special to to look into go- show your appreciation ing to Belize on or make a lasting a mission trip. impression . You might actu- Photo courtesy of Heidi Folsom ally learn some- The entire mission group smiles for the camera in front of the thing! Photo by Anna Lee beautiful Atlantic ocean. Washington State test score sheet. 20 FSD Community Iron sharpens iron By Isaiah Crane Editor

“Iron Sharpens Iron” is a quote the wrestling team lives by. Setting goals is a big part of the team’s successes. Every wrestler set goals at the end of last season are working hard to complete them this year. As a team, the wrestlers set goals that are attainable with hard work. The team started off the year strong while winning the Liberty Invite, Winter Warrior Classic, Tri County, and the Freeman Invite. Making it back to back, the team won the league and district titles, while also claiming the regional title and sending 9 wrestlers to compete at the state wrestling tournament. “This year, we were the hunted and everyone was gunning for us, so we have to be at our best everyday whether it’s a match or practice,” Ripke said. Senior transfer Josiah Thompson came to Freeman from Newport. Placing seventh in state last year, Thompson won League MVP and placed fourth at state this year. “Anytime you can add a state placer to your room, it’s a good thing,” Ripke said. “He is making the guys around him better. He is off to a great start, and we expect some great things from him in the postseason.” Some of Freeman’s wrestlers looked to keep their success going and worked hard in the offseason. “16 kids went to camp over the summer, that helps especially going to Washington Intensive, which may be one of the toughest camps in the USA,” Ripke explained. “Some kids are practicing against better kids whom helps make them better and toughen up”. “To become a champion, you need to find your breaking point and exceed it,” explained junior Markus Goldbach who placed fifth in state last year and finished second this year. “I feel like we achieved many of our goals.” As the team prepared for State, they were predicted to place eleventh in the state tourna- ment. With the Scotties never making it up on the top 10 leader board, they were ready to prove people wrong. 7 of the 9 participants placed top 8 with Freeman taking fifth as a team in the state tournament. Next season, the team looks to get better and set the bar high for the future Scottie Wrestling teams and take home a state championship.

Photo by Pia Longinotti Joey Sims beats Chewelah’s Jesse McCoy on his way to finishing second in districts.

Photo by Pia Longinotti

District champion Billy Sims defeated Newport’s Nolan Finley.

Photo by Pia Longinotti Photo by Pia Longinotti AJ Iris got a first round win over Riverside’s Josiah Buster. He finished Konner Forshag beats his oppo- third nent Ben Carrasco