Rampageapril 22, 2011 Issue 312
THE North Thurston High School
RAMPAGEApril 22, 2011 Issue 312
Bullying affects everyone! By: Nikki R. Recently at NTHS, a survey on bullying was are “…not sure what the procedures are for reporting bul- distributed to several English classes. Approxi- lying…”. There are several main reasons people are bul- mately 12% of our student body took the survey lied; some because of appearance and social status, others and percentages were calculated from the results. because of how they look, or act, or their race or religion Some of the results were a bit surprising to mem- and even some are bullied because of their sexual orienta- bers of the Rampage staff. When asked if “bullying tion. is a problem in my school.” 46% said yes. Bullying A bully could be anyone: a fellow student, group is definitely a problem that needs to be addressed in of students, or even a teacher. In the survey students were our school, 23% of the students who took the sur- asked if they have “heard adults in my school make nega- vey said that “someone I know is sometimes afraid tive remarks about a student or about a particular group of to come to this school because of harassment.” students.” Shockingly, 63% answered that they had indeed Many students don’t recognize bullying witnessed this kind of behavior from adults in our school! when they see it nor know how to deal with it when Bullies attack their victims in many ways... they do. 41% of students surveyed agreed that they Continued on page 2
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BULLYING continued from page 1 … sometimes physically, which can mean anything from shoving or tripping to punching or hitting. Others use psychological control or verbal insults (taunting, teasing, etc.) to demean and torment their targets. For example, people in popular groups or “cliques” often harass people they categorize as unusual by excluding them or spread- ing rumors about them. Bullying often goes unreported in schools, mak- ing it difficult for school officials to help when a problem arises. 34% of the students who took the survey agreed that they “…feel uncomfortable reporting bullying and harassment.” 21% even agreed to the statement that “at my school, there are no consequences for bullying.” This grave misunderstanding could cost us something very dear, our sense of community. Which seems to have been violated by these bullies and must be stopped. There are consequences at North Thurston High School to address bullying and they are explained in the “North Thurston Public Schools Student Rights and Re- sponsibilities Handbook,” the disciplinary actions against bullying are as follows: emergency removal and short- term suspension, long-term suspension/expulsion, and emergency expulsion. All consequences are dependent on the severity of the actions made by both parties involved.
Earn FREE college credits while in high school!
Options to earn college credit while in high school are Some of the programs offered at New Market still available next year through local technical colleges, espe- Skills Center are Culinary Arts, Robotics, and Emer- cially South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), and gency Services, Firefighter, Cosmetology, Pre- these credits are almost always transferrable at to other col- veterinary technician, Media Communications, Crimi- leges! There are three ways to earn these credits. This oppor- nal Justice Protective Services, Commercial Graphic tunity may not always be available due to budget cuts in edu- design, Environmental Exploration AP, Professional cation. Medical Careers, and Construction trades. First, students can sit right in North Thurston classes The third option is called Running Start where and earn college credits by receiving a B or better in most of students take classes at North Thurston and physically them. Those classes include Accounting, Automotive, Busi- go to SPSCC, sit in those classes taught by college pro- ness Co-op, Business English, Comm. Tech., Marketing, En- fessors, and earn the credit there. Some students have trepreneurship, Micros, Drafting, and Welding. The program actually earned a full two-year associate degree by do- is called Tech. Prep. and classes are listed with that designa- ing this. tion in the NTHS Course Catalog. In those three instances, students truly benefit The second option is to join New Market Skills center which financially from earning high-cost college credits for also participates in the Tech. Prep. Program. free! If you have any questions about these opportuni- ties, see a Tech. Prep. (Occupational Education) teacher News Page 2 at North Thurston or check in the counseling center. News asked some seniors on how senioritis procrastinated, but it’s the worst idea Senioritis Kicking In was affecting their lives and Kacie possible to do it during the last couple By Crystal Halla McDonald replied with “I don’t want of months of senior year. to get out of bed anymore to go to We have seniors who regret Senioritis: A tendency of high school, and it seems like school drags slacking off at the beginning of the school seniors to skip class or other- on forever! I can’t wait till June 16th!” year because now they will be getting wise slack off due to the end of the Kansas Harvey also gave us her a diploma, but won’t walk for gradua- year nearing, coming to school late, thoughts on the subject: “I never do tion or have to come back for another and scrubbing almost every day. Sen- my homework anymore, and most full year. Senioritis isn’t just hard on ioritis is in full swing even with two days I just scrub to school. Is it June seniors, it’s hard for the teachers, too, months and a total of 37 school days yet?” Senioritis seems to be creaming because they want students to succeed, left for seniors as of April 22, 2011. the most seniors and keeping them but it’s hard when they don’t show up. For some seniors it’s getting from coming to school or getting their Don’t let Senioritis affect your harder to come to school, especially work done. lives seniors; it’s not worth the reper- with the weather slowly starting to get Senioritis could affect students cussions of missing graduation or the nice; everyone in general would rather so badly that they won’t graduate on stressfulness of rushing to complete be outside. It’s even worse for seniors time due to absences or not turning in the work... as graduation approaches. For most work. If you feel the effects of senior- just days seniors, they are taking electives so itis, then try to push through; it’s fun before it’s they don’t feel like coming to school to slack off but catching up again isn’t time to because it’s easy for them to make up fun at all. More seniors are falling into walk; it’s school work if they are gone. Taking the disease of Senioritis everyday, not fair to up the opportunity to miss school which means there is a possibility of you or to seems like a good idea, but in the end fewer seniors walking for graduation. your teach- it hurts you as graduation nears. We Everyone has at one point or another ers.
Illegal Drug Use and Abuse Facts
Drugs are being illegally used at large propor- phine and heroin in 2001.There are estimated 108,000 new users tions these days. The abuse is bringing our world into reported in 2005 and 149,000 in 1999 and the percentage went emotional chaos. Most of our population does drugs up nearly 50% by 1994. . and it brings the economy down, makes crime rates go Inhalants: In 1999 there were 149,000 and approxi- up, and it hurts people mentally and physically. The mately 72% were under the age of 18. There were 877,000 new following are facts determined by a study done by the users reported in 2005. American College of Emergency Physicians about Drugs have caused many accidents, deaths, and emer- drug abuse that have happened in the past, and are still gencies and take innocent lives away from us, including friends happening right now in the United States. and family. Hopefully it Marijuana: In 2004 there were 215,656 hospi- comes to an end soon tal emergencies because of marijuana. In 2005 about and the awareness that 3.4 million people used marijuana on a day to day ba- spreads gets to every- sis. one and they actually Cocaine: There were 193,034 emergency calls take the time to pay for coke in 2001 and the emergency calls went up to attention. Be aware and 383,350 in 2004. In 2004 and 2005 the amount of read about drug facts coke users was approximately at 2.4 million. There now. were 872,000 first time users in 2005. Heroin: There were 162,137 emergency men- tions of heroin in 2004, and 93,064 mentions of mor-
News Page 3 Running over Ridge Black Hills Backdrop Centralia, North Thurston, and Black Hills The first track and field home meet made Results: North Thurston very proud on Wednesday, March 23rd against River Ridge. Men’s 100 m Lawyer Tillman (10th) Results: Brandon Belisario (3rd) Kenan Phillips (12th) Men’s 100m Mason Wells (5th0 Stephan McDannald (13th) Men’s 300 m Hurdles Brandon Belisario (2nd) Joshua Cahill (9th) Steven Stone (14th) Mason Wells (1st) Joshua Cahill (4th) Mason Seguirant (13th) Zachary Harp (18th) Jose Bonilla-Bartley (2nd) Mason Wells (5th) Marcel Leija (17th) Men’s High Jump Men’s Shot Put 12lb Zachary Hoppe (6th) Jean-Carlo Romero (20th) Brad Pope (1st) Caleb Richards (1st) Zachary Kay (9th) Theodore Culter (21st) Jose Bonilla-Bartley (4th) Cole Christiansen (2nd) Mason Seguirant (10th) Men’s 200 m Steven Stone (5th) Nigel Cave (4th) Marcel Leija (11th) Zeth Herron (10th) Men’s Pole Vault Jacob Grantham (5th) Anthony White (12th) Men’s 400 m Landon Baion-Rushton (4th) Stephan McDannald (9th) Kenan Phillips (13th) Landon Bain-Rushton (1st) Colton Chabot (6th) Men’s Discus Theodore Culter (14th) Josh Miller (4th) Men’s Long Jump Caleb Richards (1st) Jean-Carlo Romero (15th) Justice Van Ness (8th) Brad Pope (1st) Nigel Cave (2nd) Women’s 100m Men’s 800 m Bobby Cerantes (10th) Cole Christiansen (3rd) Jazmyne Johnson (3rd) James Jasperson (2nd) Anthony White (15th) Jacob Grantham (4th) Victoria Clark (5th) Josh Miller (4th) Zachary Hoppe (16th) Zeth Herron (6th) Johanna Stephenson (6th) Alex Corsi (6th) Tavis Williams (17th) Phillip Kenan (8th) Sarah Searcy (7th) Justice Van Ness (7th) Men’s Triple Jump Colton Chabot (10th) Men’s 200 m Kaleb Keys (9th) Tavis Williams (9th) Zachary Harp (11th) Mason Wells (2nd) Tim Keese (11th) Women’s 100 m Anthony White (12th) Mitchell Mahan (3rd) Zachary Harp (12th) Jazmyne Johnson (4th) Men’s Javelin 800g Zachary Hoppe (6th) Men’s 1600 m Victoria Clark (8th) Caleb Richards (2nd) Jean-Carlo Romero (7th) James Jasperson (2nd) Alexzallie Thorn (11th) Lawyer Tillman (3rd) Women’s 200 m Alex Corsi (4th) Sha’vonna Ellis (12th) Anthony White (4th) Johanna Stephenson (5th) Jordan Agtarap (5th) Maleehah Tahir (14th) Zachary Harp (5th) Men’s 400 m Kosta Psaltis (6th) Alexandra Jessop (17th) Kenan Phillips (8th) Landon Bain-Rushton (1st) Kaleb Keys (8th) Women’s 400 m Stephan McDannald (9th) Women’s 400 m Men’s 3200 m Sade Daniel (2nd) Men’s High Jump Sade Daniel (1st) Jordan Agtarap (3rd) Lydia Rush (4th) Brad Pope (1st) Carly Stinson (2nd) Alex Corsi (4th) Kenzie Nix (6th) Men’s Pole Vault Men’s 800 m Men’s 110 m Hurdles Carly Stinson (7th) Colton Chabot (3rd) James Jasperson (1st) Jose Bonilla-Bartley (1st) Women’s 800 m Men’s Long Jump Josh Miller (3rd) Men’s 300 m Hurdles Hallie Whitley (1st) Brad Pope (1st) Justice Van Ness (4th) Mason Wells (1st) Avery Miller (4th) Zachary Hoppe (7th) Kaleb Keys (5th) Jose Bonilla-Bartley (3rd) Women 1600 m Tavis Williams (8th) Tim Keese (7th) Men’s 4x100 Relay Lydia Rush (1st) Men’s Triple Jump Women’s 800 m First Place: Avery Miller (4th) Tavis Williams (6th) Lydia Rush (1st) Mason Wells Kyndra Gregoire (5th) Women’s 100 m Hurdles Men’s 1600m Landon Bain-Rushton Women’s 3200 m Johanna Stephenson (2nd) James Jasperson (1st) Brandon Belisario Hallie Whitley (1st) Sarah Searcy (3rd) Josh Miller (4th) Zachary Hoppe Women’s 100 m Hurdles Women’s Long Jump Alex Corsi (5th) Men’s Shot Put Sarah Searcy (5th) Shelly Deleon Kosta Psaltis (6th) Caleb Richards (6th) Women’s 300 m Hurdles Natalie Ramsey Kaleb Keys (7th) Nigel Cave (7th) Sarah Searcy (4th) Women’s Triple Jump Women’s 1600m Cole Christiansen (8th) 4x200 relay Shelly Deleon (3rd) Hallie Whitley (1st) Jacob Grantham (9th) 1st Place: Men 3200 m Tavis Williams (13th) Carly Stinson Jordan Agtarap (2nd) Men’s Discus Sade Daniel Alex Corsi (3rd) Caleb Richards (4th) Jazmyne Johnson Kosta Psaltis (4th) Nigel Cave (7th) Nani Powell Women’s 3200 m Lawyer Tillman (9th) Women’s Long Jump Hallie Whitly (1st) Zeth Herron (10th) Carly Stinson (3rd) Men’s 110 m Hurdles Colton Chabot (11th) Shelly Deleon (5th) Jose Bonilla-Bartley (1st) Jacob Grantham (12th) Victoria Clark (7th) Steven Stone (3rd) Anthony White (14th) Natalie Ramsey (8th) Phillip Kenan (15th) Women’s Triple Jump Zachary Harp (16th) Shelly Deleon (2nd) Men’s Javelin Anthony White (5th) Caleb Richards (8th) Bobby Cerantes (9th) Sports page 4 Music
The Weeknd Brings a “house of Balloons” By: Dontis Lee Sitting patiently we await a new star to take up the The Weeknd also has a smooth voice that blends well with mantle of the artists before them. There is a new up and com- the music playing behind him. It is a great blend of R&B with an un- ing prodigy that could have that spotlight. The Weeknd was derground spice. “I spend what I take, I take what I spend baby... Pick recently cosigned by fellow Canadian artist Drake. His sound up your phone, the parties finished and I want you to know… I felt has an underground feel and his lyrics are purely explicit so everything before I got up, I always want you when I’m coming parental advisory is advised on all his content. With lyrics down.” The Weeknd talks a lot about regret and women who do des- like “Bring your love baby I can bring my shame, bring the perate things to get into the industry. It has cold harmonies and cut drugs baby I can bring my pain… bring your body I can throat lyrics. If you don’t like to hear about a drug filled and loveless bring you fame” the lyrics are gritty and totally unedited in world I suggest not downloading this free mixtape. If you don’t like to the Weeknd’s newly released mixtape “House of Balloons”. hear harsh realities then you won’t be singing along to the Weeknd’s The melodies and beats sound like something that Drake songs. A new era is coming and this new artist might be the next to would rhyme over but with a more eerie feel behind it. take the spotlight.
“Our heroes our idols have mellowed with age, following ruse that they once disobeyed, they’re Rise Against now being led when they used to lead the way” – “Architects” By Cindi Pan “So tell me now if this ain’t love then how do we get out? Because I don’t know, that’s when she said I don’t hate you boy I just want to save you while there’s still something left to save” – “Savior” “We can’t let go can’t you see? To lose control is to be falling free! First a spark, then a flame, now a fire, we explode!” – “Elective Amnesia” Rise Against is the type of band that has meaningful lyrics about revolutions and life lessons. They basically talk about being a leader and how our society is being pushed into something that will affect our future. They sing of being the generation that can change what is happening in the world. In a way it is a lesson on how our society has many races, sexual ori- entations, religions, etc, they frown upon. They also sing of love and having someone that will stick by them when they need them the most. For example the song “Savior” is about being saved and love for the savior. We all have our strengths but we have weaknesses too, causing everyone to be vulnerable and sometimes we need someone to sweep in and save us from ourselves or others. To Rise Against, true love is equal, there’s no stereotypical guy saves girl; it goes both ways. It’s the un- deniable love for someone and the need to be there for them. Overall, this band is something people should be looking out for. They have unique lyrics and the band consists of Tim McIlrath (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Zach Blair (lead guitar, backing vocals), Joe Principe (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Brandon Barnes (drums, percussion). Tim has a voice that’s different from the music from what we hear in today’s society.
Sports page 5 Feature Flapjacks, French Fries and Full on Flavor By: Munnchiez
The RamPage did a quick little survey to find out a little about three random students. Here is what we found!
Question Nikki R Belle C Lydia F What’s your favorite thing to I don’t normally eat breakfast, but Cereal! I don’t eat breakfast. eat when you wake up? waffles are bomb. Do you prefer a cold or hot The question is amusing but I like Cold lunch. Both lunch? salads, so cold.
Do you not think pudding is Pudding is amazing. I love it! Chocolate pudding It is amazing. Tastes great? is great. awesome! What’s the craziest dessert A chocolate model of the Las Vegas These weird choco- Ice cream pizza. you’ve ever eaten? Stratosphere filled with tons of late pot stickers. chocolate mousse. What would you recommend to Sushi! Sushi! If it looks good, eat it! someone else? Match The Stars’ Names ~Crystal Halla
Connect the stage name with the star’s real name 1. Lady Gaga A. Norma Jean Baker 2. Pink B. DeAndre Cortez Way C. Matthew Shafer 3. Flo Rida Nikki R. D. Destiny Hope Cyrus 4. Miley Cyrus E. Marion Michael Morrison 5. Katy Perry F. Calvin Broadus 6. Snoop Dog 7. Fergie G. Jennifer Linn Anastassakis 8. Rhianna H. Stefani Germanotta 9. John Wayne I. Terry Bollea 10. Anna Nicole Smith J. Thomas Cruise Mapother IV 11. Hulk Hogan K. Carlos Ray 12. Nicholas cage L. Tramar Dillard 13. Jennifer Aniston M. Robin Hannah Louise Kenny 14. Vin Diesel N. Walter Willison 15. Uncle Kracker O. Reginald Dwight 16. Bruce Willis P. Harold Lloyd Jenkins Belle C 17. Carmen Electra Q. Caryn Johnson 18. Whoopi Goldberg R. Tara Leigh Patrick 19. Elton John S. Mark Sinclair Vincent 20. Marylyn Monroe T. Nicholas Kim Coppola 21. Conway twitty U. Vickie Lynn Hogan 22. Chuck Norris V. Stacy Ann Ferguson 23. Soulja Boy W. Katheryn Hudson
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Status Shuffle RamPage Staff List Advisor: Mrs. Bork Editor in Chief: Jo Burke You know you’re getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. Managing Editor: Maria Friedrich Business Manager: Sharon Gingrich I may be drunk, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly. Layout Editor: Cindi Pan & Maria Friedrich Campus News Editor: Cindi Pan Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding whether it exists or not, Sports Editor: Dontis Lee diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy. Features Editors: Nikki Riker & Sidonie Clark Photo Editor: VidFox When I die, bury me on the golf course so my husband will visit. Staff Writers: Rugen Lawler, Taylor Cook, Bri James, Nathan Baldwin, Rikku, Crystal Halla, Autumn Hatch, Jun You know you're getting old when you look at a beautiful 19-year-old girl and you Kang find yourself thinking, "Gee, I wonder what her mother looks like. The sum of intelligence on the planet is constant, but the population is growing. Mission Statement The ambition of the RamPage is to provide the staff and students of Accomplishing the impossible means, the boss only means the North Thurston High School with an unbiased publication with an open outlook and to promote the free-flow of information. We strive boss will add it to your regular duties. to ensure that all students are well represented in our newspaper regardless of race, gender, religion, or class. In our efforts to do so, Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night. we agree to accept articles submitted by students and teachers. How- ever, we reserve the right to edit and revise articles as we see fit. We Son: “How much does it cost to get married, Dad?” will make a conscious effort to generate interesting and tasteful Father: “I don’t know son, I’m still paying for it.” articles for our readers. Advertising Policy The RamPage staff reserves the right to refuse any advertising that Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her we believe to be factually inaccurate, designed to mislead, defraud, or delude, and/or containing detrimental, vengeful, or unsubstantiated closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass attacks. We will not publish any advertisements that sell and/or offer services illegal for all persons under 18 to possess, buy or use. All who pays for everything.” advertising in The RamPage must be appropriate; we will not accept any advertisements that are derogatory, obscene, that create potential danger, or that creates disruption to the school. Advertisements in The RamPage do not neces-sarily represent the views or endorse- ments of the RampPage staff or the North Thurston faculty, admini- stration, or the North Thurston School Board.
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