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Page 16 All access Prom information 2news April 24, 2013 Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” Suzan DelBene visits Lake Stevens Congresswoman discusses politics with students by Caitlyn Chandler and mighty, but she was very nice.” senior Spencer Hodapp said. cuts to math and science programs, as Opinion Editor March 22, Con- Both classes spent the days prior to Her view on marijuana is that she she believes that these are some of the gresswoman On Friday, Su- her visit looking into Congresswoman supports it, but she acknowledges that - zan DelBene visited LSHS. She came DelBene’s background, policies and ple had differing opinions of her visit, to have a discussion with both of Dar- details about her campaigns to help state laws. She also said that one of her mostcongresswoman important fields.DelBene’s Although visit peowas create questions for her when she ar- there is a conflict between federal and- Politics classes. DelBene represents rived. The students each took turns troduce legislation that will help stop for many students. rickthe First Hayman’s Congressional AP Government District and of asking Congresswoman DelBene some main goals while she’s in office is to in definitely an eye-opening experience Washington State which represents of the questions that they prepared. the area from the top of King County “It was really nice to sit down and all the way to the Canadian Border. talk to someone who represents us in DelBene, like the other members of Congress, spends most of her time - traveling back and forth from Wash- Congress,Bene answered definitely each oneof our of thequestions perks ington D.C. to her home here in Wash- inwith being a smile in AP and Government. made me really Suzan enjoy Del ington and has a very busy schedule. the hour we had to spend with her,” se- Having a big-name person like a mem- nior Emma Fritzler said. ber of Congress come to Lake Stevens The topics of the questions that is a big event. were discussed with DelBene varied “It was really cool that she took the from her views on marijuana to her time to come speak with a bunch of hopes for economic growth. Although high school kids. As a congresswom- many students agree with her point an, she must always be busy so we of view, some students think that she were very lucky to have her,” senior - cian. surprised she was so down to earth. It lacked“It was finesse professional, and accuracy but asshe a politi lacks Photo by Hannah bartow Lejanajust seems Grace like Jimenez a person said. with “I aalso high was ti- - Congresswoman Suzan DelBene sat with Darrick Hayman’s fifth period AP Government class on March 22. The tle like congresswoman would be high low-average political representative,” days prior, the class looked into her background and prepared questions to ask her. fire and gusto and is altogether a be Paint the Town Purple for Relay for Life Learning ways to better the school by Kaylee Nunley Relay for Life raiser so far. by Alexandra Mulvaney ognizing and celebrating student suc- Staff Reporter is the main vol- “I have raised $703 so far, but my unteer-driven goal is $1,000,” Schend said. Staff Reporter 20 through 22 cess, [building] respect, and [develop- cancer fundraising event of the Ameri- theOn Washing March- ing] lifelong learners.” can Cancer Society. A family-friendly sponsors to contribute donations, ei- ton Activity Coordinators Association This program mainly focuses on environment provides the perfect at- therOne in ofgeneral the goals or for of each Relay lap is or to mile get held a conference at the Yakima con- ASB, leadership and student improve- mosphere for an overnight walk for that a team or individual walks around vention center. The conference was for ment. Teachers who attended brought the community. Teams are built to the track. A lot of people who partici- teachers, coaches, club advisors, and back new ideas to share with the take turns walking any staff members from all schools schools administration, and use in around the track to person to walk for, raise money for the pateand haveit unites a specific the in Washington to meet and share their classrooms. cure to cancer. “A lot of people who community. ideas about how to make Washing- “I have already shared some with “It’s a huge fund- participate have a “It’s a way for me ton schools the best they can be, and my students in Leadership class and raiser which helps to do what I can do give ideas for ASB. According to www. will continue to introduce some of the The National Cancer specific person to to help anyone who wacaonline.org, the organizations’ ideas to the group as our year contin- walk for, and it unites has cancer, and it mission statement is “to promote and ues and as we prepare for next school research and is the allows me to help provide resources for those involved year. I look forward to talking with Societybiggest withevent finding all the community.” provide support to over the US which cancer patients,” in student activity programs that ac- other staff about growing our lead- brings in the most Ahola said. tively engage students in a positive ership program and what that might donations,” junior Tristen Ahola said. The fundraiser runs May 10th and learning community,” and the faculty look like in terms of potentially adding Lake Stevens has begun its partici- 11th at 6:00pm through 4:00pm, so members who attended experienced. a class to the course handbook. Most pation in the fundraiser, and kids have make sure to visit http://www.relayfor- “It was a chance to network and of the ideas that I got during this con- already begun making a difference. Ju- life.org/index to sign up or get details. share ideas with people who also do ference are really just things to think nior Jessica Schend, who walks for her Any participation will make a differ- - about and to further explore what grandpa, is the second highest money ence. vidson said. works at another school might not be myWACA’s job,” financial guiding secretary beliefs are Lorri to “pro Da- what’s best for LSHS, but it’s good to vide the opportunity to connect all talk about how to improve what we Senior Class Auction students in an activity through rec- do,” Alisa Arcos said. Raised $11,700 for grad night fun Technology training for all by Samantha Smith The Lake auctioned off were prime parking by Mackenzie McLeod Lake Stevens High School is improving learning Staff Reporter Stevens Se- spots for the 2013-2014 school Staff Reporter with a subscription to atomiclearning.com. This nior class site is source for students and educators who recently held their annual auction from Defensive Driving, a dinner want to expand their technological skills. Atomic Learning provides to fundraise for the all-night gradu- year, a certificate for drivers ed short tutorials, projects, and workshops for a wide range of software ation party. The event was themed followed by a one-night stay at The including, but not limited to, Access, Visio, “A Night in Italy” where guests en- at Anthony’s Woodfire Grill to be joyed a spaghetti dinner. After din- original items auctioned off was AppleWorks, Comic Life, Excel, and Word. ner was served, the event kicked Port Gardiner Inn. One of the more Workshops give the user multiple off with the “Dessert Dash;” tables two, which went for a whopping options and educational advantages. could pool money together in or- a$270. ride to school in a fire truck for The user can learn to effectively Throughout the whole event, design presentations, avoid plagia- dessert table. The winning table of the silent auction took place where rism, create a blog, use Facebook, derthe dessert to get dash the first bid a choice total of at $270 the guests wrote their bids on a grow- and this site even gives a workshop and chose an enormous cake from ing list of other bidders, auctioning for using YouTube. the restaurant, Claim Jumpers, to For more information, visit the share at their table. After the Des- to gift baskets. LSHS web page or go to www. sert Dash, the rest of the desserts off Ineverything total, the eventfrom giftraised certificates $11,700 atomiclearning.com. were auctioned off, some going for which will be used towards the all- as much as $50. night graduation party for seniors Username: lsparent The live auction followed the and to help students who can’t af- Password: viking dessert auction. Bidders’ cards ford to pay for their tickets to at- tend the party. began to fly. Some of the items

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“Something Old” by Tala Johnson Home and school coexist Staff Reporter was shocked when one of herJunior school assignments Marcela Gaspar won Students who have parents as school staff members multiple awards over the past few months. In her by Kaelyn King Students with of a parent working for the school. called the nurse’s daughter a lot.” Staff Reporter parents who At first, senior Chloe Reid was wor- Although parents mean well, photography class, taught by Elizabeth Granillo, work as school ried about her mom, Tiffany Reid they can be embarrassing, so it Gasparlittle brother was completingholding an old an family assignment photograph. called staff members don’t get much time working at LSHS, but now she finds may seem sort of worrisome that “SomethingWithin the Old”. photograph Gaspar are took her a grandparents photo of her away from home life. Although that it helpful because she is always friends are always in their pres- may be annoying at times, the rela- there when she needs her. ence. and uncle; her brother’s hands were included tionship between student and par- “I go to her room constantly and “She constantly embarrasses on their wedding day, as well as Gaspar’s aunt ent becomes stronger. she’s always there. She can sign my me, but it balances out because photo in her bathroom because it has the best Senior Janelle Majerle enjoys homework if I forget and gives me she’s always there to give me mon- forlight. significance. Gaspar said that she took the the fact that her mother, Lori Ma- money for the Cove, so that’s nice,” ey when I need it,” said senior Ryan jerle (works with English Language said Reid. Lian, son of Cathy Lian who occu- and an American Visions Nominee which Learners) goes to school with her. It’s sometimes hard to be the pies senior graduating status and showcasesThe photograph the best works won the of each Gold region Key award, in the The relationship between both of child of a staff member because community service. them is the same at school, but a other students are always hanging The relationship between teen- bit more professional. around them. ager and parent will always be out didn’t expect to win, United States. Gaspar also won a Silver Medal “I don’t mind her working there. “It’s kind of strange because of love no matter how much time and“I American’swas actually Vision really medal surprised nationally. because Gaspar I en- tered a black and white contest last year and It’s kind of cool that I can see her everyone is always telling me how they spend together. Having a par- around,” said Majerle. much they love her,” said junior ent who works at school doesn’t continue to photograph in her future, but it will However, it sometimes takes a Courtney Porter, the daughter of change that at all. In fact, their rela- didn’tprobably place,” be just Gaspar a hobby. said. Gaspar said she will while to warm up to the situation Shannon, the school nurse, “I get tionship might even grow stronger.

Photo Courtesy of Janelle Majerle Photo Courtesy of Chloe Reid Photo Courtesy of Courtney Porter Photo by Marissa Fredrickson Senior Janelle Majerle has gotten used to her Senior Chloe Reid enjoys the fact that her mom, Junior Courtney Porter finds it a little weird Gaspar is proud to have won multiple awards for her photographs. She mother, Lori Jamerle coming to school with Tiffany Reid is on campus becase she is always that her mom, Shannon is the school nurse, recieved a Gold Key Award and an American Visions nimination. her. They have a close relationship. there when she needs her. but they are still close. 4ads April 24, 2013 Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” April 24, 2013 leikr5

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Q: When did you start playing for the school? Q: Why did you join this year?

A: “Since freshman year. I started playing a A: “I didn’t make it last year. I lost to my lot.” friend, one of my best friends. He’s not playing this year, and I’d been playing : How is this year different from previous Q a lot over the summer, so I knew I’d years ? make it.” A: “This year we lost a lot of our varsity players, and now I’m the captain for the Q: team, so we’re just trying to rebuild the being on the team? team right now.” What is the most difficult part of Q: Does being captain add pressure to your A: game? home at seven every night and it’s hard“Getting to get homework home late done. and then I come get on it.” A: “A little bit because I feel like I have to be the better one out there and help everyone.” Q: What skills do you need to improve?

Q: A: “I need to work on my putting because after high school? it’s been falling apart lately. If I do well Will you play golf in an official capacity on my irons, my putting falls apart and A: “I’m actually going to Skagit then if I do well on my drives my irons Community College to play golf fall apart, so I need to stay consistent.” for them.”

Q: What’s the best part of being on the golf Q: Who is your favorite varsity player? team? A: “Nate because he’s a good player, and A: “Playing golf for free.” he’s also the captain.” Photos by Sarah by Gluck Photos

Sophomores Andrew Lager- wey and Aron Track’s inside competition Finholt, senior Cody Brown and junior Determination is necessary to succeed Zachary Tet- rick warm up by Iris Favoreal Being a non-cut hurdle, sending her toppling forward in the outfi eld A&E Editor sport, most people to the ground. She was immobile for a during practice shrug off Track and few seconds, but she started crawling on April 17. The Field as a casual and easy sport to par- team consists of four sopho- ticipate in compared to other sports mores, nine ju- such as football or soccer. Contrary to to the finish line and managed to place niors and three popular belief, track requires just as third,es what beating I start. out When five other I realized girls. I was Photo by Hannah Bartow seniors. much intensity due to the endurance “I’m the type of person who finish- and strength of mind it requires to suc- icked. When I tried to get my legs to ceed. fallingmove, theyso close wouldn’t. to the Ifinish somehow line, I man- pan- Three strikes, three seniors A track athlete, regardless of their aged to crawl across the line. I would events, unless it’s a relay, doesn’t have With nine juniors, baseball adapts to major changes other team members to rely on like in ished the race. I had to play my role by other sports such as basketball. With be [too] upset at myself if I hadn’t fin- by Meredith Brown The coaches niors, they are all stepping up. We start- only eight coaches on the team—head Lake Stevens track team,” Evanger said. Staff Reporter this year for ed out not playing to our full potential, coach is history teacher, Jeff Page—to finishingTrack theis not race for to earnthe faint-hearted.points for the varsity baseball had a meeting, and Ryan told from his assist over 150 members, the determi- Amidst all the aches and pains, at press have a young own experience with basketball about nation and the willpower of a member time the team has come a long way so team to train, and they are focused how they didn’t come together as a team to do good and beyond has to come far this season with the Boys Track and on developing their talent and poten- and wasted their whole season. It really within. More than anything, track is a Field’s clean record of six wins and zero tial. With only three seniors, it is a sig- inspired us to come together as a team competition against one’s self. and perform to our full potential,” junior “Track isn’t about being told what record of four wins and two losses. year’s team when seniors led the team. Joey Palmieri said. to [do]; it’s about creating a personal losses and the Girls Track and Field’s nificantThe move change to varsity to the was dynamics a huge changeof last Senior Ryan Lian has been a great goal for yourself. The coaches may help for sophomores Justin Brown, Skylar leader this season. Being one of the team you, but it’s about your determination Swords, and Cody Vigoren who played captains, he is required to focus and whether you exceed your goal,” junior on the freshman team at Cavelero Mid- work hard. He feels like he is capable of sprinter Jessica Schend said. High last year. being an example to the underclassman. Freshman Brittney Evanger rep- “It’s a privilege to be on varsity, es- “I just consider myself ice cold clutch, resents the strong self-discipline the pecially with only four sophomores. It so I perform when it is clutch time,” Lian sport requires. During a home varsity shows the hard work that all three of us said. meet against Arlington on March 21, have put towards baseball,” Swords said. The team is off to a and 7 and 3 Evanger was LSHS’ contender for the Since the team lacks experience be- conference record, and with their hard girl’s 300 meter hurdle dash. She tore Photo Courtesy of Dan Alderson cause they are so young, they need work at practice they are going to keep Freshman Brittney Evanger crawls to the fi nish line after tripping over a hurdle. Even though she stumbled strong leaders. improving and will continue to develop place, but at the tail-end of the dash, towards the end, her determination led her to a third “They are all good at leading us as se- the talented team they are. throughEvanger’s the foot field caught of runners, on the tied very at firstlast place fi nish. Cheer at home! Sports Hightlights Featuring boys soccer Baseball (All games 4/29 vs Mount Vernon 3/22 vs Arlington 3-0 win start at 4 p.m.) 5/6 vs Arlington 3/26 vs Monroe 1-0 win 4/26 vs Arlington Girls Golf (3 p.m.) 3/29 vs Jackson 2-1 win 4/1 vs Edmonds-Woodway 2-1 win 5/1 @ Batt le Creek Golf 4/29 vs Monroe 4/3 vs Cascade 4-1 win Boys Soccer (All games Course - Senior Jonathan Perry scored one goal and assisted on two others. Senior start at 7:30 p.m.) Track (3:30p.m.) Michel Zavalza-Melchor contributed one goal and one assist as well. 4/26 vs Snohomish 4/25 vs Snohomish 4/9 vs Mariner 2-3 loss 5/1 vs Monroe 4/12 vs Lynwwod 2-1 win - Seniors Michel Zavalza-Melchor and Ahin Ali each scored a goal in the fi nal Softball (All games 14 minutes of the game, contributing to the win. start at 4 p.m.) Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” April 24, 2013 sports7 5, 6, 7, 8, cheer is here! Don’t be late! Cheerleading tryouts require discipline and stellar reputation Wyeth added. the results the following day. Being a cheerleader means being Olsen make their decisions, and post a role model for others in the school. Do’s and Don’ts of Tryouts have approval from all coaches and “The biggest thing is to come with D�... D� �� ... seniorThe girlscheerleaders, have to fit and all criteria it’s helpful and a positive attitude and keep your ~ Wear your hair up ~ Show up late ~ Wear comfortable workout clothes ~ Wear jewelry to have some cheer or dance experi- grades and attendance up,” Smith ~ Bring a positive attitude, energy, ~ Goof around ence. added. and strong work ethic ~ Be disappointed if you don’t make “I’ve been taking cheer class- This year tryouts are April 22nd- ~ Try your best and have fun! the team. Many talented girls try th out. 26 after school in the gym. The list months, our coach is a Seagal so she of next years cheerleaders will be by Alexandra Mulvaney Around and entail learning a dance, cheer, esis helping with my us friends prepare for for about tryouts” five posted this Friday. Staff Reporter 40 girls try- and chant and performing them in out for the LSHS cheer squad every year; how- panel of judges. The girls also have to aperform small group a cheer on theythe finalcame day up forwith a who try out need to meet all district on their own. Coaches and senior ever,athletic only requirements, 12-14 make thegood cut. grades Girls cheerleaders then grade everyone’s and attendance, as well as a spotless performances and their applications reputation around the school. Expec- tations for the returning girls from who makes the team. Consequently, the coaches and the school are very filledtrying outout can before be nerve tryouts wracking. to decide high. The girls who were on the team “I’m nervous [for tryouts] but I as juniors must try out again to be a know I have to be bold and standout,” part of the team their senior year. sophomore Nichole Wyeth said. “This year’s tryouts will be differ- It’s not easy getting chosen to be a ent because I already know what to part of the squad. After applications expect, but I am nervous because the coaches say they expect more from sen and Athletics Secretary Sue Ward you the second year,” junior Amanda review them. The pair will look over are turned in, Cheer Coach Randi Ol- Photo by Marissa Fredrickson Smith said. the applications again during tryout Cheerleaders run off the fi eld during a football game. It is very important for a cheerleader to look her best at every The tryouts are three days long event and maintain a spirited attitude.

week. Once tryouts end, Ward and Tennis:No match for Washington weather Viking softball defeats Cascade Bruins PNW weather fl oods courts and cancels many tennis matches by Meredith Brown Lake more Brittany Percival was by Sarah Gluck April problems often, the players said. Staff Reporter Stevens pinch runner for Card. Junior Staff Reporter showers keep their heads up and keep The hard work has paid off varsity Emily Schollenberger, beat out bring May a positive upbeat attitude. for the girls, as they have a 5-1 softball came out with an- her amazing bunt, advancing “Even though we get record. other win against Cascade, Percival to second base. Down the case, but it also means the rained out a lot, we are still “The advantage we have by one run, sophomore Tehya flowers?cancellation Well, of the that girls might tennis be hella good,” senior Isabella over other teams is that win for Lake Stevens. As of Harney up to bat hit in the ty- team’s weekly matches. The Crookston said. while other teams cancel fivenow, tothey four. are Thisnumber was one a bigin ing run. Cascade’s catcher, se- rain never seems to stop this Nevertheless these Vikings their match and go home and Wesco North 4A, and this win nior Alex Deaver, made a throw year in Washington, let alone have been able to make the wait for another day to play, added to their race to keep the on the courts at Lake Stevens best of the situation. we quickly are back on our number one spot against their Sage Anderson, that missed High School. feet and playing in the gym close competitor, Snohomish to their first baseman, junior Unlike other sports played of hard cases. Even if it for extra practice,” senior High School. Lake Stevens was error won the game for Lake during the spring, the play- starts “Our to playersrain, we are pack a bunch up Christiana James said. behind until the sixth inning, andStevens, went allowing into right sophomore field. This ing time for tennis always our equipment and go to Even though the weather when senior Sierra Card start- the gym where we work on during spring isn’t the best, ed off the inning with a single ahead run. Another win for the of weather. Poor weather has conditioning and other drills,” the tennis girls are dedicated KaileLake Stevens Guzman softball to score team. the go fluctuatesalready canceled solemnly one becausethird of Coach Jesse Carl Bloomberg athletes on and off the court. their pre-planned matches hit to shallow left field. Sopho- and created constant re- schedules. The rain can sim- ply delay matches the second it starts coming down because it becomes a danger to the players; the courts become First woman on pit crew slippery, and the balls get wet and become hard to work. The weather can also have an ef- fect on the tennis racket by Photo by Chloe Rowland ruining the strings. After a few hours of rain, the tennis courts become fl ooded, which is the case for the ones Although the tennis team shown above. This causes cancellations to many matches, including the girls tennis match has to deal with weather against Cascade on April 10. Girls Golf swings past competition by Kimberlei Brown This year the girls’ The season is starting to look up for the team Staff Reporter golf team struggled at because they have been consistently playing bet- the beginning the season ter. but now they’re getting right up there with the “The team has become so much more upbeat top contenders in the district. At their match on and happy because of how much we led and April 9, they outscored the competition with a beat the competition on the 29th. We aren’t so score of 447, almost 20 points ahead of Mount stressed on the way to a match we are all gig-

Vernon. Juniors Ivy Blackmon and Julia Elton gling and laughing now,” Elton said. Photo Courtesy of creativecommons.org were elated that they came back for the win. Most of the matches ended with a win or sec- by Chloe Rowland At 5’3’’, weighing 115 pounds and ripped with muscle, “It was a good match we totally blew the com- ond place with other teams trailing behind by at Christmas Abbott became the fi rst female to work in the petition away,” Blackmon said. least twenty strokes. Photographer NASCAR pits at top level. Abbott was signed on at the end of February as a full-time crew member for the Michael Waltrip Racing Team. The team was worried by the small gap be- “I hope that we don’t have so much anxiety Abbott’s challenge, in comparison to her past experience as a civilian contractor in as much as we have had with the next couple of Bagdad, is a walk in the park. As a crew member Abbott must change tires, fi ll cars Mount Vernon, one of their biggest competitors. matches,” Blackmon said. with 90 pound gas cans and jack up stock cars all in a matter of seconds. Having dodged tween“We first thought and second they were place closer and feared than losing a score to The team hopes that this winning streak will IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) in Iraq, Abbott is ready to take on the competi- of 455. We got in the van and kind of fan-girled continue so they can make it to the state tourna- tive pressure. because of how happy we were,” Blackmon said. ment. 8 We asked. You answered. quirks by Chloe Rowland What are your ? Photographer

“Whenever I smile, my right side of my smile goes up higher than the left.” Photo courtesy of Emily Julson —junior Devin Whalen Senior Emily Julson sings in VoiceApella. At the time, Juslon was a mem- Senior Taylor Rigelman plays his guitar outside of Rainy Days Cafe. Rigel- ber of sophomore Austin Sutherlund’s team. man used to be a member of a band. He now plays solo in front of the cafe.

“Sometimes I puff my cheeks out be- Students on the road to musical success cause they feel weird on my braces.” by Aleesa Browning Within the walls away, the videos received positive com- would be fun to do this as a career,’” said Features Editor of Lake Stevens ments from her family and friends. Since Rigelman. “And then I got into KISS and —junior Tyler Baggs High School, there then, Julson has been a part of many per- started watching videos of them playing is a wide range of outstanding musical tal- formances. live, and I thought ‘that guitarist is sick’ ent that has yet to shine under the spot- “I’ve done performances with my jazz and that’s how it happened.” light. A few of the many faces among the choir and the concert choir, and I’ve also Rigelman has performed several times crowd, seniors Emily Julson, Taylor Rigel- been in the drama musicals,” Julson said. with a band that he used to be a part of.. “I use profanity too much. My train of man and Tessa Tasakos have a strong pas- Music is something that Julson wants “I was in a band last year for about sion for music. to keep a part of her life, even after high thought even uses curse words.” Julson was inspired by Disney char- school. Harbor, Everett, Marysville; many places,” acters at a very young age to follow her “I’ll probably keep it as a side job,” said threesaid Rigelman. years and we played in Seattle, Oak —junior Phuc Tran dreams of singing. Julson has been singing Rigelman has ambition to share his ever since she could talk, and it has be- ory in college.” music with the world more and hopefully come an important part of her life. Julson.Singing “and is I’ll just definitely one of the study many music talents the- make it big in the industry. “It makes me feel happy,” said Julson. held among the 1,500 or so students that “[I plan on doing] anything and every- “I’m able to express myself.” attend Lake Stevens High School. Senior thing,” said Rigelman. “I’ll try to get into “I would rather go dirtbiking than go on Julson discovered her voice during her Taylor Rigelman is a talented and expe- the industry, try to get signed to a label, early childhood, but waited to share her rienced guitar player who began playing and if that’s not happening I’ll go to col- a shopping spree because its one of talent with anyone until just a few years guitar roughly six years ago when he was lege for music, meet people, and then try my passions.” ago. In 2010, she made videos of herself inspired in a unique way. to get signed.” covering several songs and posted them The talent within LSHS would not be —senior Julie Moore on Facebook as well as Youtube. Right and I thought ‘Wow this is really fun, it complete without senior Tessa Tasakos Photos by Chloe Rowland “I was playing “Guitar Hero” one day Students show off their ink Stories that left their mark by Tala Johnson 1. Staff Reporter Scars are students’ tattoos of life 1. by Meredith Brown All scars have At that time, he was not wearing a hel- Se- Staff Reporter a story. Junior met; in his case, a helmet would have 2. Kaleigh Taylor been worse. At the angle the peg went nior Emily and sophomore Trenton Lindstrand in his head, if he was wearing a helmet, shared their stories. Their scars have it could have gouged his eye out. His Williams- “I got impacted their lives, but Taylor’s af- scar is on both sides of his forehead. fects her everyday life. The bike peg went in one side, came this tattoo because my 5. Taylor was born with four differ- out and went back in on the other side. mom, sister and I wanted ent heart conditions that required her “I just kept trying to look at it in the mirror. You could see my skull, all the something that links us all to- when she was six months old and an- skin was hanging down,” Lindstand gether.” toother get when two open she was heart three surgeries. years Oneold. said. These heart surgeries left a scar down her chest that is about a foot long. Not ful, because it was a head injury and he 2. Senior Emily Chebert- only is there a scar, but it affects her wasOn so top young, of the the experience medics weren’t being pain- able 3. every day. to give him anesthesia. “My sister is my best friend “I can’t play sports, I can’t run long “He would scream, and scream, and and I wanted to symbolize that. distances, and I get really tired easily,” then pass out. They (medics) would 6. Taylor said. ‘Born together, friends forever.’” Many people have scars from sur- can’t fall asleep,” senior Tia Lind- geries, but there are also major acci- say,strand, ‘Oh his we sister, have said. to wake him up, he dents that can cause them as well. After rushing in the ambulance to Lindstrand’s story is brutal. He was the hospital, he went home with about skateboarding when he was seven, thirty stiches. Now he is reminded ev- 3. Senior Ashley Hol- going up a ramp. He didn’t expect the ery day of this incident. mark it would leave on him. As he Scars are permanent and remind a man- “I got my tattoo went up, a bike came down, and the person for the rest of their lives of that in memory of my father, 4. peg of the bike caught him in the head. experience. who died in 2005. He Senior died of drug and Ashley alcohol abuse so it Williams- “I got encourages me not my tattoo becuase to drink or party.” I wanted a mom/sister tattoo. My mom has the lock, and my sister and I have the key.”

Sophomore Trent Lindstrand was injured during a skateboarding accident where the peg of the other person’s bike punctured the skin of his head in two places. 4. Lindstrand will forever be reminded of this traumatic experience because of the Photos by hannah Bartow scars on each side of his head. Photos by Chloe Rowland, Marissa Fredrickson, and hannah Bartow 9 Not the average sport Students practice Mixed Martial Arts by Samantha Smith There is no “Basically, we post up [and] there’s Staff Reporter doubt that Lake tournaments all the time, like every Stevens High month and depending on what you want School has some very talented athletes. to do whether it’s grappling or kickbox- Photo by Tala Johnson Photo by Aleesa Browning However, most of the athletes compete ing or full on MMA then you try and cut Senior Taylor Rigelman plays his guitar outside of Rainy Days Cafe. Rigel- Senior Tessa Tasakos plays her piano. Tasakos taught herself to play piano for the school and participate in more weight and get into that tournament,” man used to be a member of a band. He now plays solo in front of the cafe. last year and showcased her new talent in this year’s talent show. “conventional” sports such as football, Stromberg said. basketball, swimming, etc. But, there are While MMA is a sport that is not as a number of students who participate in popular or advertised as other high a sport called Mixed Martial Arts, also school sports, there is no doubt that it Students on the road to musical success known as MMA, and senior Jameson requires just as much dedication as oth- Stromberg is one of them. MMA is a full ers. would be fun to do this as a career,’” said who is a self-taught pianist. She was in- contact sport that involves a number of Rigelman. “And then I got into KISS and spired by her best friend, Maggie Camp, started watching videos of them playing because she always enjoyed hearing her jiu-jitsu and judo. live, and I thought ‘that guitarist is sick’ play and eventually taught herself. Al- fighting“It’s techniquesjust an adrenaline including grappling,rush. It’s and that’s how it happened.” though Tasakos has only been playing something that can test your body and Rigelman has performed several times since last summer, she has a lot to show. mental strength too. It’s just thrilling,” with a band that he used to be a part of.. “Lyrics can only say so much about the Stromberg said. “I was in a band last year for about meaning behind a song,” Tasakos said. MMA is a very competitive sport that requires hours of intense train- Harbor, Everett, Marysville; many places,” empty spaces by setting a tone and mood. ing. Senior Andrew Jacques used to threesaid Rigelman. years and we played in Seattle, Oak “OnceI feel completely an instrument in control.” is added, it fills the do MMA however had to quit be- Rigelman has ambition to share his Tasakos has a passion for music and cause of his soccer commitments. music with the world more and hopefully she hopes to keep it that way in the future. “[When I did do MMA, I trained] make it big in the industry. “I plan on never losing my passion for “[I plan on doing] anything and every- day,” Jacques said. thing,” said Rigelman. “I’ll try to get into fession in music or not, I will always have five Stromberg days a week… has Fornot fourcompeted hours ain his the industry, try to get signed to a label, playingmusic in and my singing.life,” Tasakos Whether said. I find a pro- and if that’s not happening I’ll go to col- Inspiration comes in many different in an upcoming grappling tournament lege for music, meet people, and then try ways, and these are just a few of the stu- firstMay 4.fight yet, but is hoping to compete to get signed.” dents at LSHS who are inspired to follow The talent within LSHS would not be their dreams and pursue their passion for complete without senior Tessa Tasakos music. Students show off their ink Normal is not a word worth defi ning by Brittan Lamberty t’s hard er be a necessity for someone to es- want to blend in with the crowd in Staff Reporter to an- tablish. It should be a choice wheth- 7. swer the er people choose to go with the who make disparaging comments to question, mainstream or not. People who go order“different” to fit people in. The can people be a mainout there rea- what is normal? We’veI all used the against the norm should be looked 5. Ju- up to because it shows that they’re than stand out. nior Aaron not afraid to be themselves and go sonI whydon’t some think decide normal to shouldfit in rather ever word before, saying, “Oh that’s not against what society wants us to be. be a word worth of describing, be- Motter- “I am not normalthe word at all…”normal, or vicewhen versa. plenty How- of These people who go against what cause I don’t think anyone is truly ever,possibilities is it possible could to be actually used todefine de- normal in a sense. The word normal super religious, but I and express themselves in any way is very vague and should not even be wanted inspiration and the way people dress, act and live. is(even norm if it don’t attracts tend mixed to try attention). to fit in worth telling someone, because no fine it? Normal is used to describe As great as going against the one truly is normal, everyone is dif- something to bring me and who determines it? By feeding norm might seem, when peer pres- ferent and unique in their own way. Although,us information what fromqualifies TV showsas normal, and sure steps in, the thought of going closer to God.” magazines, producers from the me- against the norm and attracting dia have shaped us into embracing mixed attention from people may what they think normal is. be an easy reason to not want to be 6. Senior Kacie Kacinski- “A Striving to be normal should nev- different and end up making you friend of mine did the tattoo for me. I am very inspired by Mari- lyn Monroe’s life.” A dog isn’t always a man’s best friend LSHS students share different ideas of what is a good pet by Samantha Smith From the part of Africa, where it’s more hu- he gets. 7. & 8. Senior Zoe Bear- “I Staff Reporter beginning of mid than, they require a little extra “[The coolest thing about having got my arm tattoo as a family time, humans care. a tarantula is] freaking my friends have been liv- “We have to make sure that it’s at out. Especially the ones that hate 4. tribute. It’s the day my par- ing in company with animals. Ani- the right temperature, in the cage spiders,” Stoen commented. Senior ents got married in Roman mals have become a part of families that he’s in and to moisturize it,” Whether the idea of a furry and it is not out of the ordinary to Duchesne added. friend is a dog or an eight-legged Ashley numerals and then a griz- see a person sharing a seat on the Like the characters in Judy arachnid, pets add a unique aspect Williams- “I got zly bear. The one on my couch with a beloved furry friend, to everyday life. like a dog or a cat. However, some Nothing, senior Ross Barnett has a my tattoo becuase foot is written in French. people have come to enjoy the com- Blume’sRed-eared Tales slider of turtle a Fourth that can Grade get I wanted a mom/sister It says “To Succeed pany of more unique or exotic pets. pretty moody. Junior Chloe Duchesne is one of “He doesn’t like to be held be- tattoo. My mom has the with Faith,” which I the many students who owns an lock, and my sister and I have think means to suc- uncommon pet. Duchesne owns a him on his back and made him re- Jackson chameleon, named Loki. cause his previous owner flipped the key.” ceed with both “I named him Loki because he eats out of my hand,” Barnett said. people and God.” has three horns and the villain in allyHorrifying mean so to he most, hisses… senior [But] Devin he 8. The Avengers has a helmet with Stoen has a rose haired tarantula horns,” Duchesne said. that is ironically named Beautiful. Photo Courtesy of Chloe Duschesne Because Jackson chameleons Junior Chloe Duchesne and her younger brother pose originate from the mountainous having a tarantula are the reactions for a quick picture with their Jackson cameleon, Loki. One of Stoen’s favorite things about 10opinion April 24, 2013 Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” Common courtesy not so common in society Gestures like holding open doors has become more of a nuisance rather than an act of chivalry It’s the small gestures that matter, the ations truly shows this, with the exception almost miniscule actions and words that of too few people. can either make or break someone’s day. “I’ve realized that older people are Rant: It irritates me when people They don’t seem so major at the time, more likely to wait and hold the door open only go through one door when there but people do remember them, especial- for you than teenagers or middle-aged are other doors not even being used. ly since nobody has half the amount of adults,” junior Lindsey Nelson said. courtesy that they easily could. It seems Recently I’ve noticed even more so the There are multiple doors for a reason, like basic manners would at least be com- doors shut in my face, the lack of gratitude use them! mon sense by the time people reach high when something nice is done, and the -junior Meredith Brown school, not to mention a full grown adult, avoiding of eye contact when one person but I’ve come to realize that this is far could clearly use a hand. A peer is walk- from true. ing two feet behind into class, stopping to “When someone does something sweet “I don’t think enough people have com- hold the door isn’t a hassle. If someone’s for me, I pass on the favor more frequently mon courtesy partly because our lifestyles holding boxes obviously too heavy for because I realize again how important it is are so fast paced that the little things are them to handle, picking up some of the to respect and acknowledge others.” forgotten,” junior Bridgette Sullivan said. A lot of teenagers might read this, and “I feel like because people think ‘chivalry their day. An acquaintance took the time not even ten seconds later make a com- is dead’, common courtesy died along with weightto help takesyou with five yourminutes work? but Try could noticing make ment about how cliché it is. Now think for it for some people.” them, and showing them some apprecia- a moment, isn’t it a bad sign when com- Sadly, the quickness of the average per- tion. It’s such a simple idea, courtesy, but mon courtesy has become ‘cliché’ instead son’s life today really does make it easier so few kids and even adults I know, prac- of the expected? to skim over opportunities to make some- Photo by Marissa Fredrickson tice it. body else’s day just that much better with Sophomore Collins Salifu holds the door open for senior “I wish I heard more ‘please’ and ‘thank a small gesture. Things weren’t always Kelsey Kennedy in the 400 building. Even though Salifu you’s’ and saw more people holding doors was obviously holding the door open for her, she went like this, and the difference in gener- through the other door anyway. open and things like that,” Sullivan said. Internet Attention Seekers Influence of Gossip Magazines Affecting Society

We live in a world where liked. It’s natural for teenag- know them on a “person- people will go to great lengths ers to want other people to such as People, US Week- al” level. in order to get a laugh or think that they’re interesting ly, or GossipIn Touch Magazines can be However, why does shock. We see it all the time or funny. But sometimes peo- found in every grocery society make them seem on the internet. From Harlem ple want attention so much store stocked in front of - Shakes to people eating tam- that they don’t care if it’s good the checkout lines. Fa- cant than us? I’m guilty of pons, some people will do just or bad. Some teens like to mous celebrities such as asreading if they’re gossip more magazines signifi about anything for a reaction, upload pictures of them do- Jennifer Aniston, Miley every once in a while. Al- wasting loads of energy for ing a majority of things that Cyrus, and of course, the though, it makes me won- the little thing called attention aren’t considered very classy. Kardashians, are plas- der why I care to read a that many secretly crave. Whether it’s drinking, smok- tered on the front covers. Everyone wants to come ing or posting an almost nude It’s common for people to with gossip. Even though off as funny and some people picture, it’s all out of that little grab a gossip magazine worthlessit’s enjoyable magazine to filledread will even copy others in or- craving for attention. Even about our favorite celeb- der to get a laugh. People like though attention is the aim, the pages and become rities, some of them have to copy things from Tumblr. all of these things are illegal to likeconscious these, of flip the throughhottest not done any good to our com and other websites with do as a teen and now that the gossip, newest celebrity society except construct a funny content and post them pictures are out there, any- trends, and maybe even as if they, themselves came one can see them (especially scandalous affairs. Here’s we’re supposed to act or up with it. People who see cops). Don’t do something for a question that some may negativelive. Hence, influence they ofshould how attention with the risk of end- not have asked: why are not be raved about so may fall for it and think that ing up behind bars. we so fascinated by fa- much to the extent that thesethe person posts who for the posted first timeit is Although attention and lik- mous celebrities lives, they are today. hilarious. To someone who ability is something that lots when we don’t actually There are more impor- has seen it before, the post of people will do almost any- know them, have never tant people in the world, may come off as a desperate thing to have, it’s annoying to met them, and they have who are saving lives and watch people beg for it on the no connection to our per- trying to help our society sonal lives whatsoever? is lost and it’s hard to decide internet. become a better place; Sure, for some it’s enter- those are the people who crywho’s for funny attention. from who Originality is the Photo Courtesy of creativecommons.org taining to read about our should have more rec- copycat. favorite actors and musi- ognition and are worth Whether they admit it or cians lives and to try to reading about. not, people all want to be Sticks and stones may break bones, but words are offensive While some students find words like “retard” funny, it’s still derogatory Two words I hear so often in the hallways of our many siblings. My oldest brother is deaf and blind, you can change their point of view and make a dif- school are “retard” and “faggot.” Students think it’s and my oldest stepsister is gay. When we hear people ference. Every day will be a struggle but it’s a strug- hilarious when they call their peers these derogatory using the words “retard” and “faggot,” both my family and I are offended. Schwendtke said. offensive. The unfortunate part is that these actions glePeople worth need fighting to erase for. Evan these is words worth from fighting their for!” vo- termsdon’t stop and, at while our school. some find So many it funny, adults it’s use incredibly these cabulary. I hear far too many students and adults us- words in the community as well. Members of our so- Other students feel the same way I do, including ing these terms and to be honest, it makes them look ciety have lost respect for each other and it needs to incredibly close-minded and unintelligent, especially stop. “Saying something is “retarded” in public. Saying something is “retarded” around The problem is that most people don’t take the around strangers is incredibly strangers is incredibly rude, because that stranger time to realize they’re offending a good portion of may have connections to someone with a disability. the population. According to the 2000 census, nearly rude because that stranger may However, that stranger may still be offended even if - have connections to someone they don’t know someone with disabilities. Conse- ability. The term “mentally retarded” was introduced quently, replace words like “retard” and “faggot” with oneas the in clinicalevery five meaning people for in thea person United with States a disability, has a dis with a disability.” respectful terms. Saying “that’s gay” is different than but over time, people have turned the term into a de- the word “faggot” but it’s still equally as offensive. It rogatory insult. In 2011, nine million people identi- may be hard for a lot of people, since they use these senior Britta Schwendtke. Whenever she hears some- terms constantly, but it’s the least we can do to stop has always been used offensively and our society one use the word “retard,” it hits closer to home than discrimination at LSHS and in our community. Re- fiedturned with being the gayLGBTQ into community.a bad thing. EveryoneThe word has “faggot” to be others might think. Schwendtke’s younger brother, spect is important, and it’s time that students start accepted for who they are, regardless if one agrees Evan, was born with Down syndrome. She will always showing it. with it or not. People who don’t understand why stick up for him, even to the point of losing friend- these words are taken into offense simply haven’t ships over the word. However, she hopes people real- taken a look into a different world. ize, in this day and age, society should be respectful. I’ve grown up in an amazing family, living with “I always say this. You can’t change someone, but Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” April 24, 2013 opinion11 Game shows are not only for grandparents Throughout the years, what it’s not facts, it’s random trivia. ent every single time. Hola Vikings, used to be very popular game you have to be knowledgable shows have seemed to lose their about everything to win,” senior This is my last column popularity, especially with the Carly Kurtz said. of the year and of my high younger crowd. Watching game These types of shows are more school career and when shows as a teen can be seen as exciting than most shows on TV most people are put in this “uncool” or even “weird” as they today. Shows like “Wheel of For- situation they would nor- are thought to be for “old people”. tune” and “Jeopardy” have been on mally write a sappy, heart- I, for one, completely disagree for more than 30 years with never felt column. Yes, I have had with this. a repeated question. The majority a wonderful time being Ed- There is actually a lot that can of shows on now show someone itor-in-Chief, and it is sad be learned from TV game shows. I that this year is coming to can’t even begin to say how many sitcom. The same type of shows an end. But, I’ve decided things I have learned from watch- findingoccurs on love, different singing channels, or a family ev- ing “Jeopardy” that I didn’t know ery night. It’s much more exciting that I’m not going to go out before. For instance, on a recent to tune-in to a show that is differ- that way. episode of “Jeopardy”, there was a For my last column, I am category about types of cats and I Photo Courtesy of creativecommons.org writing about my new favor- learned that there is a breed of cat Vanna White reveals letters of a puzzle on ite TV reality show; “Duck Wheel of Fortune. Wheel of Fortune is current- Dynasty,” which is a show “Jeopardy is awesome because ly in season 30 of the show. about the Robertsons, a fam- called the Ragamuffin. ily of country folk who live in West Monroe, Louisiana and Rant: The fact that people wear real fur for Rants and Raves Rant: The one thing that I despise became millionaires when they took their Duck Call clothing as a fashion statement disgusts me. Rave: most about being in high school is that Animals are killed by the masses for their fur Not only can’t I wait for people feel the need to say bad things business, Duck Commander, so that they can become the inside of gloves high school to be over, but I can’t wait to and about each other. If you don’t to the next level. to go back to school. I’m so excited for or hats. People are making fashion statements like someone, get over it and move on. I am absolutely in love Aveda. I love making people feel good. -junior Aleesa Browning with the show. Every at the expense of an innocent animal’s life. -senior Tiah Lindstrand What’s worse than killing animals for their Wednesday it makes me fur is that there are fur farms in China, the Rave: “Happy, happy, happy,” as I love Saturday Night Live! The new seasons are pretty funny, especially when Phil Robertson would say. world’s largest exporter of fur, where they Justin Timberlake hosts, but I especially love the older seasons. I could watch episodes My family and I sit together skin countless animals alive. No animal featuring Chris Farley or Will Ferrell numerous times. Farley has some of the funniest skits and watch both new epi- should have their life cut short so that it in the show’s history. SNL has both stupid humor, which includes any performance from sodes and are always excit- can be somebody’s coat or pair of gloves, The Lonely Island, as well as political satires like Will Ferrell as former President Bush. ed to hear what new thing especially considering that there is faux fur Even though Saturday Night Live may be going through an awkward transition, as many Uncle Si has to say. that can produce the same look as real fur. –senior Samantha Smith actors leave and new ones appear, I always look forward to hearing, “Live from New York, Yes, the families are mil- IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT!” -senior Kacie Masten lionaires and they live in the biggest houses I’ve seen in my life, but they are also down to earth. The money In response to “Some support partying with did not affect their personal- Letters to the Editor parental supervision” from March 20. ities or their family life. The In response to “Hola Vikings” from March 20. The idea that parents are and too many believe it, in my guys still love to get down I am writing in response of information, including the providing a positive service to opinion. and dirty and go hunting. to an opinion piece written book, Strength for the Fight: A their children by supervising Most drugs, including al- Whether its ducks or deer, by Marissa Fredrickson in the History of Black Americans in parties has been a troubling cohol, damage frontal lobe March 20, 2013 edition of The the Military one for years. The logic might functioning. When you mix the guys didn’t lose their Valhalla regarding the lack of LSHS library that offer infor- be tempting enough - regard- the brain impairment with the country life. books in our school library mation on these. Other topics texts include: in the ing “safety”, trusting them with social environment of several I hope that when I grow about the Tuskegee Airmen The African American Century, a little supervision to “learn people making poor decisions, up and have kids, my family and integration in the military. Atlas of African-American His- how to drink”, or “I can’t con- will be as close as the Rob- As your LSHS librarian, I was tory, African Americans: Voices trol them, so I might as well course, some relationships dismayed to read that Maris- of Triumph, and African-Amer- just keep an eye on them”, etc. savethe result people can from be athese mess. dan Of- ertsons are. Although I do - ican Culture and History . gers, and they emerge appar- not know them personally, I ing relevant research material. I agree with Marissa and why it’s not the norm for par- ently unharmed, but some sa’sI spend sister countless had difficulty hours findeach her sister that desegregation feel like their humor and ac- But it’s flawed logic, which is year developing our school of the military and the cou- ents. In my experience, most relationships mixed with sub- tions are very genuine. And library collection of 17,000+ rageous contributions of the parents don’t support the idea stance abuse bring on may- I appreciate that in not only - Tuskegee Airmen are topics of of hosting parties, or the idea hem. Substance abusers tend tles and then by reviewing and of their children using alcohol to be drawn to each other, someone famous, but in ev- books,purchasing first bynew weeding titles, oldboth ti it is important that the library or other drugs at all. along with wrong thinking. eryone. And that’s a fact, - historicalprovides significance,as comprehensive and that a They reinforce each other’s verse topics. Despite this care- view of the world as possible. there’s a ribbon of reason in denial, and provide cover for fictionful selection and nonfiction, process, I onstill a ocdi- Toward this end, I encourage it. LikeBut I’ve most never flawed heard a logic, stu- their conscience. casionally discover “holes” in students to request books that dent tell me “I never use alco- This is why our community Jack! our collection when students they are interested in, and ev- hol or other drugs anywhere ought to strive to resist these come to me for help locating ery year I solicit input from but my house where it’s safe.” ideas of supporting parties information for research pa- staff for resource recommen- with booze and other drugs, pers. dations. As far as information The parents’ permission is Marissa is correct that using is concerned, more is always exported everywhere. They and instead work to increase the online catalog keywords support their child’s substance other opportunities for youth. “Tuskegee Airmen” and “inte- sister can suggest a few addi- abuse, AND they support other It’s also my experience that, gration in the military” does better…maybetional books about Marissa the and Tuske her- teen’s substance abuse. They of this minority of parents sup- not yield links to relevant titles gee Airmen? undermine other parents. porting parties, many of them In the future, I hope that They help to confuse the ac- are of course alcohol or other students have trouble locating - curate message that alcohol, drug users. It is a relief for inmaterials, our library. I tell Generally, them that when it is and other drugs are not good them to lower their standards. often necessary to try more studentslibrary will and come staff to having me for diffi as- for your health - physically, So they are quick to accom- general keywords to access cultysistance. finding I welcome information the chance in the mentally, or socially. They are modate partying, and they’re texts, and then use the book to help with research, answer supporting athletes to lie to off-the-hook, not feeling like - questions, listen to concerns, formation on their topic. And, and work to ensure that our their coaches and teammates, a hypocrite. Like everything, indexesindeed, tousing access “military specific his in- school library serves the infor- not to mention their parents, this isn’t always true, but a tory” and “African-American mation needs of everyone. violating the code. They are pattern I’ve encountered many history” as catalog keywords, Kristen Hendricks-Fon- enabling the youth to normal- times working with youth. and then “Tuskegee Airmen” seca ize substance abuse, instead Steve Pitkin and “desegregation” as index of achieving natural highs. Teacher-Librarian Intervetion Specialist keywords, does reveal a wealth This rationalization is a big lie, 12a&e April 24, 2013 Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” Google Glass: the next generation of technology by Jack Petterborg People have like a human assistant.” opens a wide range of op- ask questions like “How long is the Staff reporter The only way some- tions to choose from one can control the like directions, music, they are speculatingseen about whether Google device is with their searching the web Brooklyn Bridge?” to which Glass Glass and now own voice, making and taking a pic- willif they pull already up an answer.wear a pair. Glass will in- movie theaters, li- ture or video. The deed “You fit overwant a somethingperson’s eyeglasses that will orputer not withGlass a will heads-up-display be socially accept- that braries and other results are post- able. Essentially, Glass is a com- businesses, not ed on the small Sergey Brin said in a recent confer- gin. The computer wraps around worth mention- prism, essentially freeence. your eyes,” Google Co-Founder fitsthe rightcomfortably side of theon ahead person’s (available nog- ing, quick “No importing data Just about every other major in an assortment of colors), with a directly into the technology company has been camera facing away from the user. areas. The wear- wearer’s eye. The core of the device is a small Glasser can control allowed” the Wearers can send Microsoft and Apple being the obvi- prism sitting not on one’s eye line, device with simple a live feed from buildingous competitors. their own Some version people of Glass, are but slightly above it. group of friends on about and working hard on is trans- phrases such as “OK a computer,Glass’ camera or fellow to a cautious as to whether or not Glass forming “One the thing way we’re that reallypeople excited inter- Glass,”where’s “Glass,the nearest take a willing developmentfit well into modern in the Americanworld of picture,”book store?” and The “Glass, one can ask for a society. Of course, Glass is an amaz- Glass-wearers.translation, Some- tain areas and the outdoors. The actneering, with said, Google,” “from Scottthe stilted Huffman, one- and technology,jury is still butout it’son whetheronly fit for or cer-not Google’skeyword-at-a-time vice president conversation of engi- to phrase “OK Photo courtesy of it’s a good addition to our already Glass” Creative Commons more of a natural conversation… Thirty secondstechnologically-filled of fame lives. Ccmeback Artists gain recognition from commercials by Kacie Masten According to Market- the audience to hear a new song. Companies can Sports Editor ingcharts.com, 36% of an thank viewers too, because the majority of peo- hour of primetime televi- ple who enjoy the song in the commercial would sion consists of commercials. This is the perfect also buy the product. opportunity for companies to persuade view- “I think that if people associate good feelings ers to buy their products. However, this is also with the song in the commercial, they will most the perfect time for musicians to get their songs likely associate good feelings with the product heard. Many companies take an artist’s song to and be more apt to buy it,” senior Madison Don- make their commercial more entertaining, but it tigny said. also allows the song to receive airplay and help bring an unknown singer or band some publicity. Thousands of companies use this technique and it has brought a lot of stardom to artists featured in their commercials. “Many people watch TV and if the commercial is interesting and has a catchy tune, it leaves the viewers wondering what the song is called and who sings it,” senior Khurram Chaudhary said. Take Apple for example. In 2008, they fea- tured the song “New Soul” by Yael Naim in their commercial for the Macbook. The commercial helped popularize the artist in the United States, and now, many people immediately connect the song to the 30-second commercial that aided its by Jack Petterborg Justin Timberlake released his new- fame. Apple also used the song “1, 2, 3, 4” by Feist Staff reporter est record “The 20/20 Experience” on in their commercial for the iPod Nano, which not March 19, 2013. It’s a change from his only made the commercial memorable, but also previous records, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. boosted the song’s sales and popularity. Add- ing popular songs to commercials help convince viewers to buy their product. distinguishedThe record opensartist who’sup with been the inflashy the lovebusiness ballad for “Pusher a long Lovetime. Girl,”The level with of a skillbeat executed like Marvin in the Gaye song and sounds vocals mature like a myself more interested in a product if a very good and professional; and then Timberlake belts the chorus out “I’m very musically oriented, so I always find [the iPod commercial featuring ‘Tongue Tied’ by out into a jam session between Timberlake and his band. song is played with it! I mean, to be honest, after inThe perfection. record continues About five into or the so minutesinevitably in, cool the song“Suit breaks& Tie” and it totally made me want an iPod Touch more which features rap superstar Jay-Z (the duo will tour to- Grouplove] came out, I fell in love with the song said. Even if people hate sitting through commer- Photo Courtesy of creativecommons.org than I originally did!” senior Gabriella Caferro Yael Naim is one of the many artists who rose to fame after being gethercause it this is summer).something Onward Timberlake he goes has into never the donebold, Indian-before, cials, they give viewers the opportunity to not featured in commercials. Her song, “New Soul,” was featured in influencedsomething “Don’tout of Holdhis nature, the Wall.” and Thissomething is a bold that song is gen- be- only see an interesting product, but also allow Apple’s commercial for the Macbook. erally rejected by the public simply because it’s different, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Two songs after next, worthy of which to the likes of the funk band Parliament Top 10 “SpaceshipFunkadelic orCoupe” Earth flies Wind in &with Fire. its intergalactic adventure, Worst prom dates sonal favorite because of its simple groove, blaring horns, 10. A Kardashian and“That slick Girl” guitar is next.licks. It’sIt sounds easily enjoyable,similar to andan old it’s Marvin a per- 9. Charlie Sheen 1. Your mom 8. Chris Brown Gayeof sorts, record, a man sort announcing of in the general Timberlake sense thatand “Pusherhis band, Love the 7. Lindsay Lohan Girl”Tennessee sounds Kids. like TimberlakeMarvin Gaye. says The thank song youopens and with belts a skitout the “Reminiscence of Motown.” 6. A zombie 5. A bearded lady from his previous recordings. The writing is tied together andOverall, is well Timberlake’s produced by new Timbaland. record feels The like full a world band awaywith 4. Hitler horns and lyrical beauty raise Timberlake and “The 20/20 3. Voldemort Experience” to a new level of skill and expertise, giving Timberlake his rightful title of best pop record of the year. 2. Satan Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” April 24, 2013 a&e13 Another opening, another show LSHS’ Drama Club presents “Calamity Jane” by Kimberlei Brown This year, beginning of the year to now. We The cast and crew have been Staff Reporter Lake Ste- hope that turn out is great from working nonstop to get the pro- vens Drama both sides of the curtain,” Munn duction where it needs to be in Club’s production is “Calam- said. time for opening night. ity Jane,” which takes place in Senior Lauren Senechal plays “We work Monday through Fri- the year 1876 in Deadwood City, the lead role of Calamity Jane. Ac- day, and some nights we are here located in the Dakota Territory. cording to her, the role of Calam- till eight trying to get where we Calamity Jane, who is the main need to be,” Senechal said. character, must travel to Chicago the role’s notoriety for dressing All of the cast and crew are to bring back an actress who her likeity Jane a man is difficultand talking to play like adue man, to hoping for a big turnout at open- small town loves. Along the way, but Senechal believes that she is ing night. Senechal hopes that Calamity gains help from multiple ready to take the crowd on in this everyone loves the performances people, including the stage coach role and blow them away. that they are working hard to per- driver, Rattlesnake, played by ju- “I’m so excited. The fact that we fect. nior Isaac Munn. have all come together and gone The production will run from “The cast and the crew have so far makes me happy,” Senechal April 18 to April 27. All shows come together so much from the said. start at 6:30 p.m. Blast from the television past Sounds Around the Sound by Kaylee Nunley That warm feeling in the pit the character they need to play, the song they need to MGMT; May 15 at Showbox Sodo Staff Reporter of the stomach, everyone gets it sing, or the scene they need to act out, and improvise In the early 2000’s, two college freshmen for different reasons. The feeling the rest in front of an audience. Ten half-hour episodes from Wesleyan University collaborated with often makes an occurrence when an all-time favorite will be released this summer. the sole intent to just hang out and share show is on the television screen. Unfortunately, a lot “The actors are so unique and witty that they’re just their taste in music with each other. After ex- of these favorite shows are only airing re-runs nowa- hilarious to watch, and it needed to come back to TV,” perimenting with noise rock and electronica, days. Although re-watching favorite episodes may be sophomore Isabel Smalley said. they emerged as a buzzed-over band called fun, most people agree it doesn’t compare to sitting - down to a brand new thirty-minute’s worth. This is series to the previous hit TV show, “Boy Meets World.” tinct blend of psychedelic pop and electronic why there turned out to be an outbreak of pure happi- Next on the list, comes “Girl Meets World,” the spinoff- MGMTrock sounds. in the Theirlate 2000’s dazzlingly with colorfultheir own debut dis ness with this month’s announcement of the return of “Whose Line is it, Anyway?” and a sequel to “Boy Meets Thisof the series still-married, is yet to beloved be fully couple figured Cory out, and but Topanga’ssome de in 2007 with alternative hits such as “Kids” World.” tails(Ben are Savage definite. and ForDanielle one, theFishel) plot-line daughter, will be Riley. based Cory off album,and “Electric “Oracular Feel.” Spectacular,” The album wasalso released nabbed “I’m really excited for ‘Whose Line is it, Anyway?’ to will be working as a teacher just like the famous “Mr. the 57th spot on “Rolling Stones’” list of the come back because there’s not a lot of shows with such Feeny” did. The 90’s sitcom’s useful and humorous life Top 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time. great, quick-witted humor these days. I used to love lessons and innocence are said to be kept up. watching it, and now I get to experience it again,” junior “I really hope they do just as well with recreating a hit the road for their Spring 2013 American Cody Richards said. spin-off version of such a big part of my childhood, and StartingTour with April a stop 26, theat Seattle’s now five-man Showbox band Sodo will The show is bringing back the same featured well- stick with familiar messages like they say they’re go- music venue on May 15. Tickets cost $31.50. known stars Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie and Wayne ing to, especially since it’s going to be on Disney now,” Brady, with Aisha Tyler (the host from ‘The Talk’) as junior Katie Nolen said. Vans Warped Tour; June 15 at White the replacement host for Drew Carrey. The concept is the same as what made such an enjoyable improvisa- or a joyful reunion, look for them in the 2013-2014 sea- River Amphitheatre tional series back then. The actors get a vague idea of son.Whether it’s your first experience with these shows, Showcasing up-and-coming artists as well as established musicians since 1995, Vans Warped Tour is the world’s longest run- ning annual concert festival tour. The tour brought artists such as Katy Perry, Eminem and Blink 182 to fame among many others who are now globally-acclaimed hit-sellers. In its 19th year, Vans Warped Tour will kick off on June 15 at White River Amphitheatre playing over 80 artists mostly of the rock genre ranging from metal core to punk pop. The tour’s festival lineup includes Black Veil Brides, Never Shout Never, Forever the Sick- est Kids, Sleeping With Sirens and many Photos Courtesy of creativecommons.org more. Tickets cost $32.50. After being defunct for quite some time, two TV favorites are coming back to cable television. Ten new half-hour episodes of “Whose Line Is It, Anyway?” will premiere this summer while a spinoff of the “Boy Meets World” is in the works as “Girl Meets World.” A superhero rescue just around the corner New movies and live action shows bring superheroes to life by Marissa Fredrickson With “The Marvel is releasing new mov- “I really like ‘The Aveng- “the biggest Super Hero icons in the Editor-in-Chief Incredible ies, kicking off with ers.’ I’ve always world; including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk” in 2008, “Iron Man 3” on May watched ‘Captain The Avengers, and X-Men uniting to- 3, and continuing America’ and gether in one place to defend the Earth Marvel started assembling the “Aveng- with “Thor: The ‘Thor’ when I against the threats from the most fear- anders.” soonThen after,in 2010, the “Iron first Man “Iron 2” Man,” was Dark World” was a little kid,” some villains in the Marvel Universe in released, introducing Black Widow in November sophomore live-action arena spectaculars,” Feld En- and S.H.I.E.L.D. A year later, “Thor” pre- and “Captain Marcus Bar- tertainment, Inc. and Marvel Entertain- miered to the world in movie form and America: The ton said. “I ment, LLC announced. brought Hawkeye into the mix. Follow- Winter Sol- want there The show will “wow” the audience ing was “Captain America: The First dier” in April to be new with special effects, pyrotechnics, mar- Avenger,” which takes place in WWII, 2014. After villains with tial arts, aerial displays and many other but ends in present time. If watched all of these the same ac- elements to bring super heroes to life. in order of when they came out in the- characters go tion [in the The show will make an 85-city North aters, the ending of “Captain America” their separate Pho new movies].” American tour and then the characters t starts “The Avengers,” which came out ways, they meet o Not only Co u in 2012. again in “The r are many mov- countries around the world. Cities and t es Many have seen the phenomenon Avengers 2” which y o ies coming out, but will continue to fight crime in other- f C re and have hoped for many more movies is already in develop- at coming in July 2014, one who wants more information, they ive com to come. Well, the hoping and wishing ment and has a rough pre- mons.org datecan go are to notwww.marveluniverselive.com finalized yet, but for any can end because in the next few months, mier date of May 2015. Marvel Universe Live will be and sign up for updates. Marvel is going on tour! 14news April 24, 2013 Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” Jazz Band takes first place Congrats to all of the 2013 Musicians recieve top award at festival Scholastic Art/Photography by Caitlyn Chandler also play in the Wind En- that I never thought I Awards winners!! Opinion Editor Sat- semble or Concert Band would do in my whole urday,O n as well as being in the Jazz high school career. I feel April 13, the Lake Stevens Band. like Proff has pushed me High School Jazz Band, led “Jazz Band here is a farther, and I have learned Name Grade Title Award by Neil Proff, competed in challenge. It’s different so much. Winning at the Marcela Gaspar 11 Holding A Memory Gold Key, American Visions the Columbia Basin Jazz than any other form of festival has made all the Unlimited 4A competition - hard work so worth it,” se- Nominee nior Chelsea Burlile said. Sydney Hensyel 11 Beauty Gold Key music that we play. Get and “I for just the think first timethat theit’s tingis an to absolute win first thrill. place The at Moussa Ben Sanoh 12 Wanting Attention Silver Key Jazzreally Band great took how first we place. won Pascowork we my had first to yearput in here to Matthew Fowler 12 Mistakes Silver Key this award. Not only did make the pieces sound - good was large, and it Macray Jerome 11 Stolen Identity Silver Key feels amazing that we rose Felicity Speirs 11 Moon Light Flower Honorable Mention wetime get that first placeLake inStevens a com to the challenge,” sopho- petition but it’s the first more Anthony McDermott Mitch Stewart 11 Blurry Night Honorable Mention in any competition. This said. Katie Tronsdal 11 Forever With Us Honorable Mention Jazzis hopefully has gotten the first start place of Winning this year’s something great,” senior competition in Pasco, and Allyson Whittaker 11 Are We Really Free? Honorable Mention Neal Akins said. being in Jazz Band in gen- Jazz Band put in a lot of eral, has been a rewarding Steven Ortiz 11 Ninja Kid Honorable Mention work to achieve the level experience for everyone Margaret McCrory 12 Abandoned Honorable Mention of success that they have. involved. Photo by Caitlyn Chandler The jazz musicians come The awards the Jazz Band received are Erin Ellis 12 What Is It? Honorable Mention in before school every day proudly on display in the band room. They put many weeks of daily practice Roslyn Frisbee 12 Crane Fly Honorable Mention to practice for their per- been“For an my interesting first and onlyex- to prepare for this very competitive formances. The members perience.year, Jazz It hasis something definitely event. Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” April 24, 2013 features15 Discovery learning outstanding teaching skills Scott Flanders’ teaching technique makes learning fun, simple and efficient by Mackenzie McLeod Math educator Scott His method is largely admired by his stu- Staff Reporter Flanders, who has dents and has helped many, such as sophomore taught at LSHS since Stacy Ralph acquire a better understanding. 2000, implements a method when he teaches “The way he teaches class makes it easy to called discovery learning. This form of teach- understand. I’ve gotten much better grades in ing allows students to attempt an equation on this math class than any other math class I’ve their own before the answers are given. had. He makes [learning] interactive and fun,” “I try to focus more on them and them at- Ralph said. tempting it themselves before I just lead them Many other students also show their grati- tude and reverence for Mr. Flanders. Junior Kali board and let them discover it first and then Long, as many other students, expresses high towhen the answer.I come Oftenback andI’ll put explain new materialit most onof the respect for not only his teaching but Mr. Flan- kids have used their own background knowl- ders himself. edge to figure it out and therefore they figured “Flanders is the best teacher in the United it out on their own,” Flanders said. “That allows States, no doubt about it, no questions asked, everyone to work at their own pace. So the kids 100 percent done,” Long said. who understand it can go off on their own and A great teacher, immensely revered by his start working, the kids who need just a ques- students. tion or two answered, their partners can usu- “I try to put a lot of emphasis on student en- ally fill them in, and the kids that really need gagement and students being active in class,” Photo by Hannah bartow help, then I can come around and work with Mathematics teacher, Scott Flanders helps Zachari Rinear during his fifth Flanders said. “I like to let kids discover them- them on it.” period Algebra 4 class. selves, it is called discovery learning.” Congratulations to the April “What does YOLO mean to you?” Students of the Month: “YOLO is a “YOLO is a cli- Sophomores Jessica Lopez and Austin Haynes, che term used by juniors Selene Gonzalez and Alexander Bo- term that kids nilla, and seniors Kacie Masten and Raymond who want to highschool stu- Acuna be cool use.” dents.” -junior Jacob Howard -senior Matthew Browder Students experience life Photo by Hannah Bartow Photo by Hannah Bartow “YOLO is overused from a new perspective and it is just an “YOLO means excuse that stupid You Obviously Seven students got the chance to people use to do stupid things.” Love Oreos.” stay one night at a homeless shelter -junior Courtney Curdy -sophomore Malena Chim We asked, you answered We by Hannah Bartow Thousands of families go homeless every Photo by Hannah Bartow Photo by Hannah Bartow Staff Reporter night, depending on shelters with limited avail- ability. On March 1, eight LSHS students par- ticipated in the Volunteers of America CAMP-in to simulate homeless- ness. High school relationship that works “The CAMP-in experience taught me that no matter how many chil- dren or how much education you have, it doesn’t matter. Homelessness Javon Brown and Jacob Stone have been together for two years can happen to anyone,” junior Courtney Curdy said. The participants began with a soup kitchen dinner and were then as- by Sarah Gluck It’s hard provides good friendship and a signed character cards. Each participant had to act as that character and Staff Reporter shoulder to lean on, but most im- it is resolved quickly. Just keep it go to any of the 20 stations that provided medical assistance depending school re- portantly it brings along wonderful thatnew, wealways fight. do When different we do,stuff, though, going on their medical needs. lationship that laststo a findlong a time. high memories. to the movies and out to dinner is “I was a 71 year old veteran with PTSD and anger management is- Students are still developing and “My favorite memory with Ja- great, but you have to do more than sues. It was surprisingly easy for me to get help from all the stations my cob is when he went to Alaska for character needed. Everyone else, including my sister, had a much more - together,” Stone said. difficult time,” sophomore Zhayne Curdy said. findingure out outsomeone who they else. are, The and major don’t- that.So Go why explore, is it do easier different for thingssome Like a typical shelter, the participants were given a small breakfast alwaysity of high have school the time relationships to try and only fig thewe hadfirst notime communication and he was gone or forany a- couples to stay together longer and coffee, and then asked to leave around five a.m. last a few months on average, but monththing, butin our when first he year came of dating back andwe than others? Being able to maintain A part of the Camp-In experience was raising funds for the organiza- when two people who are highly went out on a date. He had a Bronco and stay pleased in a relationship tion. According to the VOA website, the targeted fundraising goal for interested in each other it becomes at the time, and it was a bright pret- is a battle most teenagers face, but each student was $100. Of the eight students, sophomore Austin Miner special and lasts longer. Seniors Ja- ty sunny day, and we were driving, Brown has the secret. was not able to attend, but with the help of his family raised about $200 von Brown and Jacob Stone have and the Bronco broke down on the “Commitment, communication in pledges. been dating for over two years now side of the road. Eventually he got it “My mom helped out a lot. The experience taught me that communi- and in fact won the “cutest couple working again, and we went to the relationship to last a long time,” ty service is important and that even small acts help others,” Miner said. award” for the year in the yearbook. movies and out to dinner and to the andBrown sacrifice said. are the keys for and The other students who participated in the VOA CAMP-in were se- It all started when they met at youth lake. It was just really fun,” Brown - nior Taylor Rigelman, freshman Abigail Cormier, sophomores Thomas group for their church. said. cial spark in a person that keeps one Bainer, Riley Holme and Kody Brooks. “I thought he was really cute, and Staying happy in a relationship wakingOverall up thereevery hasday, to willing be that to spe put The Volunteers of America foundation offers the Camp-In experi- he was all lonely and shy, so I asked is key. But most people forget that forth the effort to be with that per- ence to about 200 high school students at various locations. If interested him to come sit by me,” Javon Brown maintaining a relationship for a long son. in volunteering for the next Camp-In, visit supportvoaww.volunteerso- said, “but when I really started lik- “She has the biggest smile and is famerica.org. ing him was when we both went to a “Every relationship has its ups always happy. She’s amazing,” Stone Character Bio Christian concert, and I looked over timeand downs,can be difficult.but it’s not that often said. at him while he was laughing and smiling with all his friends, and at Age: 55 years that moment I just knew. He seemed like a really cool guy.” Marital - Status: Divorced counters weren’t as easy for Jacob as Onthey the were other for hand, Javon. the “She first was en Employment: playing hard to get,” Jacob Stone Veteran, said. “I told her I loved her ten days after I met her and I got stood up. Unemployed She never said it back until seven Children: One months later, but I had just already Character Bio of Senior Taylor Rigelman known it.” Being together for over two *All Character Bios were fictional Photo Courtesy of Javon Brown amount of time to spend with one Seniors Jacob Stone and Javon Brown have been together for over two years and are still going Photo by Lynnwoodtoday.com yearsperson. in highThe schooltime spent is a significant together strong. Here, they had a professional photoshoot done together. 16prom April 24, 2013 Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” LSHS Prom 2013 Date: May 18 Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Location: The Future of Flight in Mukilteo Price: $30 w/ASB $35 w/out. (no couples tickets) Theme: Come Fly With Me

Still looking for... a dress? a tux? Pink Prom 2013 David’s Bridal- Good prices, Hermosa Bridal Boutique- Rentals, A prom for the LGBTQ many choices of diff erent colors suit vest and tie made to match color community and friends ages 14-20 as and styles, large range of sizes of girl’s dress well as GLOBE alumni Macy’s- Many styles, sizes and The Tux Shop- Rentals, all colors and When: Saturday May 4, 2013 colors, good prices sizes, many brands and designers Time: 8pm-12am Caché- Variety of elegant unique Where: EVCC at the Henry M. Jackson Cen- dresses, although limited selection Cinderella’s Closet ter on 2000 Tower Street Free for anyone if they need a dress Theme: A Night in Paris Hermosa Bridal Boutique- No for prom and cannot aff ord one two dresses of the same style Donations in Room 110 from 4/15 Youth tickets: made in the same color, local busi- to 4/30 $15 per person ~ $25 per couple ness 1 dress=1 hour of community service* Adult tickets: $25 per person Nordstrom’s Rack- Bett er Prices, Shopping days: 5/3 & many diff erent dresses, although 5/10 Need ideas for dinner? Try... limited selection *max 4 hours- but more dresses are appreciated Spaghett i Factory- Fun atomoshphere, good food, rea- sonable prices, semi-fancy Buca di Beppo- Good for group sharing, fun atomo- 2013 Prom Fashion sphere, good food, fancier Dick’s- Cheap, fun, unpredictable Style Girls Boys The Hard Rock Cafe- Cool atomosphere, wide variety of options, unique Lombardi’s- View of waterfront, good food Cheesecake Factory- Fancy, bigger portions, great food Hair & Hats Photos by Marissa Fredrickson Photos Courtesy of creativecommons.org Anthony’s- Waterfront view, fancier, good food

Going with a date to prom

Accessories Photos Courtesy of creativecommons.org Photos Courtesy of creativecommons.org Don’t have to pay for dinner, Don’t know exactly what is ticket, pictures, etc (girl) going to happen (both) Don’t have to worry about danc- Awkward if an unwanted ing with anyone else (both) move is pulled (both) Romantic (both) Meeting the parents might = the “talk” (boy) Someone’s in charge of the date, Might be more self-con- no worry about planning (girl) scious (both)

Goodnight kiss (both) Can only dance with one person (both) Tuxes & Going with a friend to prom Don’t have to worry about any Pay for your own expenses awkwardness (both) (girl) Less stress, can be yourself and Won’t be romantic (girl) Dresses don’t have to act proper (both) Could end up dancing with No expectations (both) someone else (both) Dresses found at David’s Bridal Photos by Marissa Fredrickson Photos by Marissa Fredrickson Always a safe bet (both) Might be stuck with no one to dance with (both) Can dance with whomever you Might get forever friend- want (both) zoned (both) Shoes Photos by Marissa Fredrickson Photos Courtesy of creativecommons.org