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Paint the Town Purple Page 8 Unique theLake Stevens High School AprilValhalla 24, 2013 Vol #85 Issue #8 [email protected] Where’s Cahan?! Page 2 Paint the Town Purple Hey gang, see page 5 for details! Page 8 Unique students with unique stories 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 FirstHayman’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 dessertto get dashthe first bid achoice 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 Check out more photos on Facebook at “Lshs Valhalla” April 24, 2013 features3 H e e t . n e a o c D i l . v . p r G r e e e e S e n n t y d e t n i r H o u n l s u u i Unique clubs students o t n y m V . g . C e m r o o m Lil’ C . need m to know about y t u i s n o i Hungry r t y e S n e e r G v Hearts summer fundraiser .
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