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Table Tyler Hilton of No matter where you go and who you ask, every high Contents school student will tell you that Tyler Hilton pg. 1 nothing interesting happens at their Teacher Facebook Friends? pg. 2 school. For the students of Memo- Technology in Life pg. 2 rial, that isn’t true. Friday October Girls’ State Tennis pg. 3 22nd we were lucky enough to Girls Swim Team pg. 3 have Tyler Hilton (One Tree Hill, Girls Country pg. 4 Charlie Bartlett, Walk the Line) Captian’s Reflectionpg. 5 come and perform for us at lunch, Spirit Day of Purple pg. 6 and somehow I was fortunate Poetry Corner pg. 6 enough to interview him. Having Artist of the Month pg. 7 only seen him in roles where he Sudoku pg. 7 played an arrogant jerk and a bully Horoscope pg. 8 with too many feelings I was not Music Calender pg. 9 sure what to expect. But, of course Books YOU are reading? pg. 10 my fears were irrational and he was an incredibly cool, laid back guy. When he walked in with his father and his back-up guitarist, Steve, I didn’t recognize him at first because he was so tall. But as the realization washed over me and my photographer, Megan Radke we had our deserved high school girl freak out moment. Once we got that out of our systems, we intro- duced ourselves to Tyler. After they did their initial set up we went into the library to interview him. Sword and Shield: Who is your Then we experienced some techni- there is a lot of techno music I like favorite actor? cal difficulties while I asked Tyler and a lot of rap music I love that is Tyler Hilton: Tom Hanks probably. about how he became interested in totally not where I came from but music. He said that there wasn’t a no matter what I write it is going S&S: Of all of your film and t.v. S&S: Favorite pop-tart flavor? specific moment that he decided to come from, for some reason, the roles, which was your favorite? TH: Strawberry to try playing the guitar, because roots music. TH: Well probably Elvis (Walk the his whole dad’s side of the family Line) because that was a dream S&S: Favorite movie? was musicians. He was had always S&S: What is the last song you come true. Even when I’m in my TH: (With no hesitation) That been exposed to music and he had bought on iTunes. 80s I’ll probably look back and be Thing You Do always been interested in it. TH: I just bought a whole album, like I can’t believe, that as ob- Bruno Mars – Doo Wops & Hooli- sessed with Elvis as I was from a S&S: If you had to describe your S&S: I know it sound cliché, but gans. little kid that I got to play Elvis. personality in the shape of a silly how did you get discovered? That was just the craziest thing. I band what would you be? TH: I think there’s a myth where S&S: What is the most played song had so much fun on One Tree Hill TH: Probably a Guitar. you think there is this one moment on your iPod? and I had a blast and met my girl- when you get discovered, and may- TH: Actually, I just looked this up, friend on Charlie Bartlett. S&S: Guilty pleasure? be for some people it is like Ameri- for some reason the most played TH: T.V. shows, addictive t.v. can Idol or something but I think album is this band I really like S&S: Is Chris Kellor going to shows like 24 or Lost. There is for me it was so many different called AM Taxi and I was on tour make a reappearance on One Tree nothing productive about spending things. I think the first thing, which with them in the spring. Hill? three days watching Lost. was probably one of the smallest TH: You know, I don’t know. I things was when I went from be- S&S: What projects are you work- was only ever supposed to do two S&S: First Car? ing a kid who played open mics to ing on now? episodes of that show and then TH: ’82 Oldsmobile. I had it up when the owner of the coffee house TH: After the tour, the main thing I somehow it turned into more and until a few months ago. says “Do you want your own show am working on is finishing this re- then it was always like every time I sometime?” and he didn’t pay me cord. Just writing songs and trying left that show it was always the last S&S: What kind of car do you but I played for tips. to get it finished. The last record I time I was going to be on and then have now? put out was Ladies & Gentleman in somehow it worked out. And the TH: A hybrid, a escape hybrid. S&S: Who are your biggest musi- the spring and now I am going to fun thing about the characters is cal influences? put out a full record next year. And that they keep it open and I really S&S: Irrational fear? TH: I really stray towards old fokie then there is this t.v. show that I like being on the show and they TH: Heights, like standing on this music like Bob Dylan. I love Elvis, just started working on called If the really like having my character on. table (gestures to table) would Robert Johnson, this old blues guy. Show Fits for FOX and that pro- There is no reason I wouldn’t go freak me out. I really like that old kind of stuff duction is on hold but we started it. back, but I just don’t see when I S&S: Well, it is pretty wobbly so a lot. They probably influenced It’s like a comedy drama. would. Maybe who knows? that isn’t all that irrational. me the most. Now I love rock and -Tia Das Sword & Shield Staff Editor-in-chief Maya Dorje & Nancy Gu Arts & Entertainment Editor Tia Das Features Editor Student/Teacher Michelle Yang News Editor Facebook Friends? Abhi Sandireddy Opinion Editor What is the difference be- Michael Reilly tween a true friend, and a facebook Sports Editors friend? A true friend knows all Will Xiang & Sohil Shah about you without looking at your Student Life Editor profile; a true friend has your back. Tenzin Lendey A facebook friend is an acquain- Contributors tance or in some cases, has no idea Rebekah Dadds who you are. Tia Das But, who is to say who you Aubrey Fisher can and cannot be a friend of on Carlos-Eduardo Gacharna a social network? Massachusetts Pam Gu School Districts have recently Marisa Hellen pitched new policies of restrictions Victoria Heinrich on the facebook friendships of Beaw Nellis students and their teachers at local Michael Reilly public high schools. Is it reason- Abhi Sandireddy able for a restriction to be placed on a friendship? Michelle Yang seems inappropriate for teachers to easy-to-use privacy settings that There has always seemed Layout & Editing Asst. have access to a student’s exclu- can be set up to avoid sharing any to be a sort of underlying “what Peggy Hsu sive info, and vice versa because information that a user would not we don’t know won’t hurt us” type Monika Ford of the professionalism that comes want to release. policy at public high schools in- Kelly Shen with teacher-student relationships. Furthermore, facebook can cluding Memorial. There has been Advisor It is true that facebook has been a be a positive addition to school ac- a gap between the personal lives Teri Parris Ford catalyst in introducing students’ tivities. For example, some classes of students and their teachers. But own private circles to the schools; have facebook groups lead by in recent years, a however, facebook deserves more teachers that post extra credit op- bridge has been credit. portunities or ideas for classes. In built connect- First of all, students addition, student clubs have face- ing the private know better than to post informa- book groups lead by their admin- lives of students tion that could easily be spread to istrators in order to communicate to the private administration. Also, all facebook easily and quickly online. lives of teach- users have a choice of who they While the Massachusetts ers – a bridge friend request and who they accept School District’s have good inten- called facebook. as friends. It is no lie that teach- tions, banning facebook friend- Facebook con- ers and students are friends in the ships is quite harsh. Teachers and tains a plethora of classroom to a certain extent, and students should take pride in being personal infor- relationships through facebook are friends and caution in being face- mation about the no deeper than those in real life. book-official friends. user. Pictures, Teachers and students therefore -Aubrey Fisher conversations, should not be banned from having (Sources: Facebook Crackdown In social views and relationships are a social network friendship that can Schools (BostonHerald.com)) Technology posted for all to see. Clearly, it be censored. Facebook contains in Life We all unconsciously depend so much via the vast resources of the World Wide Web. point lectures. Ms. Comins would no longer on technological devices – iPods, iPhones, cell College applications are online. I sing (off-key be able to replenish her supply of chemical X phones, computers, television, video games of course) to z104.1 when driving. I write my from country Y for price Z online. Mr. Hardin – for entertainment, for communication, for English essays on my computer; I do my Sta- would be comfortable in his element, but we school work, and more. No one thinks twice tistics homework using the websites provided can’t count anomalies. Just kidding. Attendance about using their cell phone, logging on to online; I submit my Political Science paper on- would have done by hand. Infinite Campus Gmail, playing Halo Reach, typing their essay line via Learn@UW. I even play Call of Duty… wouldn’t exist. Adults also send emails, watch on Word, watching Sunday Night Football on occasionally… television, surf the Internet, talk on their cell HDTV or listening to their iPod. Cell phones So what happens if all of sudden this phones [some even text! Shocker. I know.], are the new alarm clock. Texting is the new technology disappeared? If Facebook crashed have Facebook, etc. phone call. Facebook is the new way to talk to and never got fixed or if a power outage lasted a In all seriousness though, while we can hypoth- friends. Chatting and email are the new snail couple months instead of just a few hours, what esize all we want about what might happen and mail. would you do? The instantaneous connection how people might feel if technology was taken I, like many others, struggle to imagine to hundreds of people would vanish - individu- away. The best way to test a hypothesis is to a world where I cannot use any of the items als would probably feel frustrated and lonely actually conduct the experiment. So I’m pro- listed above. My UW professors post home- but perhaps this would promote more in person posing a challenge: four days without technol- work on their homepages and send out email interaction. Imagine doing algebra, trigonom- ogy- that’s right: no Facebook, Gmail, Youtube, updates. I almost always have Gmail, Facebook, etry, and calculus by hand… the horror. Yet, the texting, cell phones, iPods, CoD, ESPN, etc. If and Youtube open- emailing someone across numerous distractions would also evaporate- you are up to it, record your feelings and ac- the nation, updating my status, and listening to students might actually do their homework and tions and see if you can do it! Or even submit music at the same time. I take Spanish online. I get the healthy 8 hours of sleep /day they need. an article about your experience to the Sword & call my parents for rides. I check the New York This isn’t just a teenager issue. Depen- Shield at [email protected]. Times multiple times a day. I text my friends. dence on technology affects everyone – adults I’m doing it (November 13th – 16th) – I wake up in the morning to the 7:30am ‘Love included. By eliminating the above, Mr. Vander- We’ll see how it goes :] I dare you to too! Story’ alarm on my cell phone. I watch NCIS Ark would not be able to use his SmartBoard. -Michelle Yang or Bones or Amazing Race when I eat dinner. Mr. Lovenberg, Ms. Kellor, and many other Debate requires a ton of research… available teachers would no longer be able to do power 2 Girls’ Tennis State

Great players build from the ground up. It is only through dealing already qualified. with the intense heat, bad tan lines, sunburns, mistakes, defeat, peeling Memorial’s exceptional feet, dull ache of every body part after practice that players can become number one doubles team’s good. It is only through spending hundreds of hours on the courts from hard work ethic and passion for early August to mid-October and hundreds more in the offseason to tennis catapulted them eas- keep in shape that players become better. It is only through patience and ily through our subsectional to willingness to perfect groundstrokes, serves, volleys by repeating count- becoming sectional runner-up less drills that players become great. Above all, it is only through the raw and earning them a spot at the passion and love of tennis that players become phenomenal. Wisconsin State Girls’ Tennis The journey to State begins with practice, perfection, and pas- Tournament with an impressive sion. The beginning of the end starts with 16 subsectionals of 8 schools overall 17-10 record this season. each. In order for a one singles player or one doubles team to advance to Juniors Laura Xu and Mikayla sectionals, they must win their first match at subsectionals. To advance Johnson excel in consistent yet to state, they must win their first match at sectionals. Everyone else [two powerful serves, active net play, solid groundstrokes, good doubles com- singles/doubles; three singles/doubles; four singles] must win two match- munication/ strategy and more. Xu and Johnson faced a tough first round es to advance to sectionals. For the two singles player/doubles team to draw against Hudson. They played well but ultimately lost a solid match. make state, they must win two matches at sectionals. The remaining This dynamic duo has another year ahead of them for improvement and a varsity line up can only go to state as a special qualifier/wild card if they beastly run at state next season. Good luck! have an outstanding record and their schools’ one and two positions have --Michelle Yang Madison Memorial Girls Swim Team With 14 state champion- S&S- The dynamic of the team is and help the team succeed as a ships and another 14 state runner- very different this year with half whole. up titles, there is quite a legacy to the team being freshman. How live up to at JMM. The only three hard is it to keep up with swim S&S-As the season begins to come seniors on this year’s team are team traditions with so few upper to an end and tapering is just also the three team captians-- Cati classman? around the corner, what will you Beecher, Elizabeth Finley, and Tay- Captians - The swim team has a miss the most about swim team? lor Schaffer. The Sword and Shield lot of traditions and this year we Captians - It may sound weird caught up with these very busy just have to explain more as to why because I know we all complain girls to ask them about the team we do things a certain way instead about it, but getting up in the this year. of just having a few freshmen fol- mornings knowing 29 girls and the S&S- How normal is it for the low us. Since a lot of the freshman coaches are doing the same exact never had a sister on the team it thing. At the end of every season is very challenging. The girls are we have a banquet and each cap- really working towards acting as tain writes a speech. I know it is far a family this year, trying to juggle away but it will be impossible to Girls Swim Roster academics and swim. We do not get through without crying. To be Anderson, Holly B have as many pot lucks as we nor- apart of a team where you start out Beecher, Caitlyn A mally do but it makes each potluck as a tiny freshman and watch your Beecher, Carlee A even better because the girls look teammates grow up into seniors Bhattacharya, Anupama forward to them instead of having is very sad to see end. I will miss Bretl, Shelley C them every week. Since we have the way we would come into swim Diaczun, Alyssa L very few upperclassmen this year practice gossiping about everyo- Disch, Paula S we have had to cut back on some nes days, dreading getting into the Endres, Deanna M traditions that help us bond so we pool until being pushed in and the Feinstein, Hannah L have been trying to take advantage way no matter how bad a day was Finley, Elizabeth S of all the bonding time we have to lane mates would always make Ford, Jessika L become a family. you laugh before warm ups evem Fulmer, Leah M JMM Girls Swim Team to only began. We will really miss every Hartung, Robin C have three seniors on the team? S&S- What has been the most chal- girl that we have swam with in the Hornacek, Claire J Captians - It is very unusual to lenging about this year and what past and this year. We wish the best Jefferds, Rachel S have so few seniors on the team. has been most exciting? of luck to the girls next year and Kircher, Kelsey J I think it is also has its ups and Captians- The most challeng- know that the three of us captains Kovacs, Logan S downs. I really enjoy having just ing things this year would have to will definitely be coming back next Lucas, Hannah S the three of us. We work closer be, from coming from a dominate season to cheer the girls on. Maloney, Gratia H since there is only three of us and mature team to such a young team- McCarthy, Claire E we also look to the juniors to help it is really hard not to come down S&S- What advise do you have for McClenahan, Kate L out so they have an idea of what on your teammates when things next year’s captains? Patrick, Danielle R will happen next year after we are get tough. We have had occasional Captians- To next years captains, Percy, Jennifer L gone. problems with atittudes, but with we will always be here for you, we Sanchez, Gabriela A When we were freshman what the team has gone through are family and you can come to Schaeffer, Taylor R and there were 7 of us, the upper- together it is really exciting to see us for help at any time. Being the Shea, Maura C classmen were joking with us that the progress of each girl and how leader of the team is sometimes Smith, Kayce L it was going to be difficult with just they contribute not only great races stressful but it is also very fun and Statz, Allison R 7 of us and now we’re at three but but smiles and laughs on the team. rewarding so enjoy it and make Van Leuven, Mary L it’s been really fun, we have defi- That is what is so exciting. every moment count. Vernon, Tasha C nitely gotten a lot closer than we The whole team has been working would’ve with 7 or more seniors. hard to improve and it is very ex- citing to see your teamates improve 3 personal recordfromthe2009seasonwas19:15, provement wasSeniorCaptainLindsayQuella.Her new personalrecord. An especiallyamazingim progressed, almostallthereturninggirlsgaineda All thispreparationpaidoff becauseastheseason Most dayswerefourmilesattheveryleast. 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When One aspectofthisseasonthatdiffered frompast Goulette andCandaceShipp) bernagel, GretchenGreene, Victoria HeinrichDani (Meghan Silbernagel,SaraNormington,SydnieSil and itdidnotchangemuchthroughouttheseason crossed thefinishlineourvarsitysquademerged varsity andeveryoneraninthesamerace. As girls it wasthefirstmeetofyeartherenoofficial meet wasfilledwithnervousexcitement.Because so tospeak. With thirtyapprehensivefreshmenthe tice so Watertown wasameetto‘testthewaters’ captains’ practiceandtwoweeksofofficialprac Wisconsin. Manygirlshadbeenattwoweeksof was theGlennHaroldInvitationalin Watertown, selves andeachother. The firstinviteoftheseason a journeythatwouldchangehowtheysawthem (Paul ChellevoldandSuzannaPetta)75girlsbegan Heinrich andSydnieSilbernagel)twocoaches four captains(LindsayQuella,SaraPurdy, Victoria last seasonofcrosscountryforseniors.Ledby Cross Countryfamily. year wegainednewmembersoftheJMMGirls mates, coachesandfriends.Butwitheverynew quite thejourney. 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4 Lauren Alexander, Shuruthy Yogarahah, Anna Kellner, Collen Moser Azze Ngo, and Shawn Tredenick Maddy Crawford and Jenna Youngwood. One Beast of a Season: A Captain’s Reflections on the 2010 Cross Country Season lowed suit for the rest of the season. crawling up a hill that would be more accu- There were screamers, burners, rately termed as a “cliff” and running through death marches, and workouts whose a woods filled with a maze of tree roots that names shall never be uttered again. just about begged you to fall or twist an ankle. A mere murmur of “Walnut Grove” Completing the race with masses of personal could strike fear into the mind of any best times, a 3rd place team finish for JV, a 5th honorable, workout-fearing cross place finish for JV-1, and a 6th place finish for country runner, as it is well known Varsity, an excellent race for many girls brought among runners that “Walnut Grove” the season to closure. Varsity runners Meghan simply translates to “a bombardment Silbernagel, Victoria Heinrich, Sydnie Silberna- of 1000m and 800m repeats that will gel, Candace Shipp, Sara Normington, Gretchen leave your lungs wheezing and your Greene, and Danielle Goulette continued on to legs screaming.” Even when the run at the Sectionals race the following week- workouts seemed unrelenting and end. Bringing a great season of hard work and injuries came to call, we did not die. success to end, the girls placed 5th overall as a We are the girls you see pound- It was in learning to embrace these team, and freshman Meghan Silbernagel missed ing down the pavement on Mineral Point Road, workouts and run through the pain that we were qualifying for State by only one place, both heading in the direction of West High School able to rise up to our potential, making this enormous accomplishments for the team. in hopes of touching those blue and gold doors season the most successful season we have had A cross country race is a battle. During for good luck. We are the girls you see walk- in four years. the race, we engage in elbow-to-elbow combat ing down the halls with party hats in our hair, In preparation for winds of change that and occasionally stab the enemy with the pointy dressed as ridiculous-looking trolls. We are the may bring about longer races for Wisconsin 3/8 inch spikes on the bottoms of our racing girls who run (a lot). We are the girls’ cross female cross country runners, ten of the team’s shoes. To succeed in cross country, you must country team. top runners made their way up to the famous run to the brink of death, collapsing in a heap Lead by captains Lindsay Quella, Roy Griak Invitational in Minneapolis, Minne- after crossing the finish line. We are not, how- Sydnie Silbernagel, Sara Purdy, and Victoria sota to try their luck at the 5K race for the first ever, alone in this battle. We stand side-by-side Heinrich, this year was a year of both transi- time. As they ran the very last race of the day with our teammates on the line, during our most tion and tradition for girls’ cross country. By on a muddy course, the girls ploughed through vulnerable hour. We push each other; we learn implementing a summer running program, ankle-deep mud at the start of the race and from one another. From team sleepovers whose running through unbearable heat, partial mon- plummeted down a waterfall of mud midway crazy dance parties could be heard for miles and soons, occasional tornadoes, and everything in through the race. Crossing the finish line splat- summer TP wars with the boys’ cross country between, the cross country girls started off the tered in mud from head to toe, they definitely team to traditional Friday potlucks and dress- season well prepared for the challenges that lay “muddled” the competition at the messiest race up days, our team grew together this year, both ahead. It is no understatement in saying that of the year. At the ever-competitive City Meet, on and off of the course. Woe to the fool who it was a tough season. Day one began with a JV placed 2nd overall, while Varsity took 3rd challenges us to a race, for his butt will receive long workout in the blazing summer heat. In place overall. Striding onto the Conference a whipping of a lifetime. We are cross country, spite of this initial shell-shock welcome to cross Meet, the last and final meet of the season for and we are BEAST! CC fo’lyfe! country, every single girl showed up the next many girls, countless girls defied this challeng- --Victoria Heinrich day to practice ready to run. Workouts fol- ing course whose route entailed of practically Four years: A Reflection Throughout all my time in high allows for the further development of the me- the student body. Every day, we move closer school, one extracurricular activity has always morial community. to this goal. I hope that The Sword and Shield been central to me: the school newspaper. I continues down the path upon which it has al- joined The Sword and Shield my freshman year ready embarked; to become a forum for rational and was immediately welcomed into the com- conversations and a place where the memorial munity of writers, photographers, and editors community can be grown. I believe this goal is that formed the paper. I have stayed with the reachable as long as we as a community con- Sword and Shield ever since, and have always tinue to work with vigor and a willingness to in- been able to find something fulfilling in writing clude all members of the memorial community. for the school newspaper. To this end, I would like to extend my thanks Many of my articles have been opinion- to Ms. Parris Ford, our advisor, whose behind- based. In fact, I am now in my second year as the-scenes work has been instrumental in our opinion section editor. The Sword and Shield development into the forum I hope we can be. has given me the forum to discuss what I be- In order to reach this goal, however, lieve and has opened the doors to many impor- The Sword and Shield needs people – people tant and interesting conversations I have had to write, to edit, and to take pictures – because with students and staff throughout the school. people are core to our mission and instrumental I am very thankful that the school newspaper to making the paper happen. With many editors provided me with this opportunity; I believe it and contributors in their senior year, a vacuum has been core to my high school education. will be opened for many positions next year Thus far, none of my articles has ever and The Sword and Shield will have a need for been censored or rewritten and the school ad- talented individuals willing to help put together ministration deserves praise for its willingness our only official school newspaper. If you are to allow a free press within the school. Unlike interested, please consider it. Unlike other ac- some other newspapers, The Sword and Shield That said, the school paper was not always the tivities, you may participate as much or as little is not subject to prior review, which means most organized body. When I started writ- as you desire. The Sword and Shield accepts that the administration does not read the paper ing for the paper, we had only four issues per any contributions so even if you have a busy before it is printed. Our school newspaper is a year and writing quality was not always of schedule and do not want to write full time, place where members of the memorial commu- the highest caliber. However, The Sword and you can still contribute to this important aspect nity can express their thoughts and ideas about Shield instituted a few changes at the begin- of the memorial community. And we truly do the important issues facing the school today; it ning of last year with the goal of turning itself want your contributions. provides a voice to student concerns and also into a high quality source of information for -- Michael Reilly 5 Spirit Day: A Day of Purple On Wednesday, October 20th, you may stories of people taking have noticed many teachers and students wear- their own lives because ing purple and may have wondered why. Well, of bullying based on as the GSA announced the day prior, October sexuality. Some of 20th was national wear purple day, endorsed by these individuals in- GLAAD, The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against clude Tyler Clementi Defamation. According to its website, GLAAD of Rutgers University, seeks to amplify “the voice of the lesbian, Zach Harrington, Asher gay, bisexual and transgender community by Brown, Seth Walsh, empowering real people to share their stories, Justin Aaberg, Raymond holding the media accountable for the words Chase, Billy Lucas and and images they present, and helping grassroots Cody J. Barke. It is sad organizations communicate effectively.” to think that bullying Really, ‘wear purple’ day was to support can drive someone to to see so many individuals showing their sup- teens who have been harassed because of their death, but it is true. Many teens die every year port for those suffering the effects of bullying. sexuality, including those who have taken their because of bullying and even more are physical- Thanks to all those who showed their support. lives. Recently, the news has been filled with ly and emotionally harmed by it. It was good --Michael Reilly Announcements Thanksgiving food drive: 1 can or 1 dollar needed by each backyard Recycling in our school member. Please bring to your backyard on Wednesday 11/3 or bring to As many of us know, recycling saves America energy the photo lab room anytime from 11/1 to 11/12. and keeps the environment healthy. The National Re- The winning school with the most pounds donated wins $1,000. Please help make a difference to the needy. Cash donations or non-perishable cycling Coalition has found that the amount of energy food items are wanted. Thank you, Student Governmnent. consumed by 17.8 million Americans, and the amount of gasoline used in 11 million passenger automobiles, Latinos Unidos will hold it's meeting this Thursday during first and sec- could be saved if Americans recycled properly. Recy- ond lunch in the Fox neighborhood center. You will have an opportunity cling is also important in our school. Each year, as Ms. to become a leader organizing and doing activities that make a positive impact in our school and community. Please see Mrs. Barrientos in Cook points out, teachers print thousands of articles, Student Services or Ms. Buchholz in Rm. 751 for questions. Nos vemos packets and worksheets for their classes. Sometimes, el Jueves! carelessly, we throw away sheets of paper, plastic bot- tles and cardboard into the garbage can. Many justify SOBER SATURDAY NIGHTS; Come Kick it at Keva. It's a county these actions by saying that janitors throw recyclables wide monthly series of Saturday nights out at KEVA SPorts in Middle- ton that is open to all area 7th to 12th graders. For $5.00, kids get 2 and garbage into the same place, doubting whether our hours of organized sports (soccer, basketball, volleyball and dodgeball), school recycles. I believe its time that this controversy Wii and other board type games, pizza and soda. Saturday, October is dispelled and we understand if our school recycles or 30th, 7pm to 10pm. Call 662-7929 for info. not. All girls basketball players, your cards and sheets must be signed and After some investigating, I found the answer to be “Yes,” our school re- turned into the athletic office by November 10 if you are intending to try out. You will not be allowed to participate without these materials being cycles. Mark Walker, the head janitor at our school, told the Sword and Shield, “We turned in. Any questions or concerns, please see Coach Lovenberg in have the blue recycle containers in most rooms. The custodians daily, when pos- room 854 B as soon as possible. sible, empty these bins into a large can nd take them to the recycle dumpster. Waste Management empties the dumpsters.” Ms. Cook also said that students can witness Recently, there have been tragic stories of youth taking their lives be- this by going to the dumpster bins and looking in them, where they will see that the cause they could not endure the pain of constant harrassment and bully- ing. Moreover they did not feel there was any help or compassion from majority of goods in the recycling dumpster are recyclables. those who were entrusted to care. The reason that the majority, but not all, of the goods in the recycling dump- At Memorial, you may always approach any adult in the building with ster are not recyclables is because students don't place recyclables in the recycling any concerns or worries you have for yourself or for others. These will bin. Only when we recycle paper, cardboard or plastic, do we help our environment be handled swiftly and confidentially. We must, together, put a stop to and save energy. The system is hurtful words and behaviors. Additionally, you may file a report anonymously. Incident forms are in place, but it depends on us. We have to do our part. inside the door (to the left) of Ms. Larkin's Office (Mr. Dahmen's Secre- Written by Abhilash Sandireddy tary) in a plastic bin. You can return these forms anonymously in the bin Edited by Sam Rosing underneath.

The following colleges will be at Memorial in Student Services. You must have teacher permission to meet with the representative. Nov 10 Luther College 10:00 AM Nov 16 UW Baraboo 10:30 AM Nov 18 Edgewood College 8:30 AM Nov 18 The Cleveland Inst. of Art 9:15 AM Nov 18 Rochester Inst. of Tech 10:30 AM

Madeye: Foliage Heroes A tall, shadowy figure Poetry Corner My heroes are the fall leaves. One eye looking all around They breathe their last breaths with honor and Face damaged by his past FREAK!!! integrity. Seen as a brave man Free spirited personality Resting on withering trees, Occasionally showing fear Reality is not our top priority Glowing hues of orange, yellow, and red, Known as good Emotions downfall into… They make me want to be my best, But truly evil Anger for not being accepted Even when I feel weak or when the end is near. Bringing harm to those around him Keeping us labeled as a FREAK!!! They always remain beautiful, He sends you into a maze ~Rebekah Dadds Until the st leaf flies the fatal flight. Not expecting you to come out alive ~Marisa Hellen ~Emme Huffman --Rebekah Dadds 6 Artist of the Month: Annie Shao

“All my life, drawing has been one of my hobbies. I was the kid who never quite grew out of Crayola. As a child I would spend hours and hours with my crayons and magic markers. Coloring as a form of relaxation for me. I still feel that way, al- though now my equipment has changed from cray- ons to colored pencils and from markers to paints”. Annie usually works with three main styles: Manga (Japanese cartoon style), realism, and gang-bi hua (a Chinese watercolor style). Though she also loves to try new things in art. “To me art is a pathway from the ideas in my head to the real world. My pencils and brushes are like my friends who keep me from getting lost…when I’m creating, it is a time for me to let go and truly be myself. I do not consider art an escape, rather an expression. An expression of any emotion, color, texture and idea in the world. Whatever I wish” To find more of Annie’s art work go to: http://xiaomei23.daportfolio.com/ or http://xiao- mei23.deviantart.com/ --Rebekah Dadds

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7 Aries (Mar 21 - April 19) – Life might be a little tough on you today: you’re tired and not in the mood for your everyday life. Lay low and take ev- erything one step at a time and you’ll pull through with ease. Tomorrow is a new day. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) – You’re bursting with good energy this month so take charge and tackle those big projects. You have what it takes to succeed so keep your spirits high and don’t every ever doubt yourself. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) – Your communica- tion skills are in high gear this week so be sure to make the most of them! Talk to a neighbor, write a poem for someone special, or go out and make a Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) – You’ve been completely out of new friend. the look these past couple weeks, distancing yourself from friends and losing track of the world around you. Be sure to Cancer (June 21 - Jul 22) – Several of your friends may ease yourself back into everyday life this month: Read the need your advice and compassion this month, whether its newspaper, get back on facebook, and reconnect with old stress at school work or home. Reach a hand out to them, friends. be their shoulder to cry on, and your encouragement will Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) – You’re usually a fun playful help them get back on their feet in no time. person, the life of the part, but be cautious this week and don’t let your excitement get out of control. Sometimes your playful Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) – Don’t let the opinions of others nature can become immaturity, so keep yourself in check. get you down this month. You make the ultimate decision, so why do you care what they think? Trust your instincts Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) – You’re constantly scolded by and you’ll be surprised at where your intuition can take your parents for being apathetic and lazy, but this month, your you. nonchalant point of view will work to your advantage. While others are busy stressing about school or family, your laid- Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) – You have way too much on back nature will keep your stress levels low and your mind your plate this month! Trying to maintain too many activi- clear. ties will leave you overwhelmed, stressed, and unproduc- tive. Remember to use your time wisely, take some time Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) – Listen closely to other people’s off to relax, and balance all the stress in your life. advice this month. You may think you have everything under your belt, but a little extra wisdom here and there never hurt Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) – You’ve recently found a new anyone. source of income, whether it be a new job, a raise, or an allowance from your parents. But don’t be too quick to Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20) – You have a talent for easily ab- splurge on purchases you don’t really need. Think about sorbing new information, so use it this week! Fully engage what you already have and be sure to spend on something in your classes, listen to your teachers and a couple of weeks that is really worth your money. from now, you’ll be surprised at how easy that test becomes! --Pam Gu

Scholastics Art & Writing Awards Bob Bowers visits Memorial Art Classes The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization, identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards have an impressive legacy dating back to 1923 and a noteworthy roster of past winners including Andy Warhol, Sylvia Plath, Truman Capote, Richard Avedon, Robert Redford and Joyce Carol Oates. Scholastic Awards are an important opportunity for students to be recognized for their creative talents. Each year, the Alliance partners with more than 100 regional affiliates across the country to bring the program to local communities. Teens in grades 7 through 12 can apply in 30 cate- gories of art and writing for the chance to earn scholarships and have their works exhibited or published. During the 2011 program year, more than 50,000 students will be recognized in their local communities, and 1,300 students will receive National Awards. Students and teachers will be celebrated at regional cer- "What if it Were You?" is a community HIV/AIDS awareness proj- emonies, public events and the National Ceremony at Carnegie Hall. ect and youth AIDS poster contest dedicated to promoting every-day awareness, compassion, education and support for HIV/AIDS in Madi- The Submission Process son, Wisconsin. Through the leadership of Bob Bowers and HIVictori- Students submit their works to regional programs of The Scholastic ous, the campaign provides AIDS awareness and education to students, Art & Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writ- as well as strives diligently to reduce the social stigmas of HIV/AIDS, ers and its Regional Affiliates. Students can earn opportunities for recogni- while addressing some core issues in the fight against AIDS. Some of tion, exhibition, publication and scholarships. the issues Bob addresses are those that drive the epidemic like racism, Across the country, more than 165,000 works will be reviewed homophobia, poverty, domestic violence and addiction. It is impor- by our panels of arts professionals. More than 50,000 students will earn tant that youth and adults for that matter, understand the correlation Honorable Mention, Silver Keys and Gold Keys in regional Scholastic Art between these issues and HIV/AIDS. Students from four art classes at & Writing Awards of 2011. Works designated as Gold Keys will be for- JMM will be particpating in the poster campaign this year as well as warded for national-level review in February 2011. students at Edgewood High School. For more information about this For more information see an art teacher at Memorial or go online to-- opportunity, see Mrs. Ford or Mrs. Winker. All students from Memo- http://www.artandwriting.org/. rial are invited to participate. 8 November Concerts Calender Sorry for the stale news on the schedule NOVEMBER 22: last month, folks. I’m new to this whole news- No Age at The Majestic paper game, and I wasn’t expecting the printing Starts at 8:30 process to take as long as it did. But, anyways. All ages Its a new month, and with that, new shows. It’s $5 not gonna be the liveliest of months for music, You know, normally I’m not much I’ll be honest, but there are some gems. Let me of a rock guy, but No Age struck know what you think if you make it out to one. a chord with me. It’s like listening to the soundtrack of a lucid dream. NOVEMBER 5: The fuzzy, cinematic guitars wrap 3OH!3 at The Orpheum you up in an atmosphere where Doors open at 6pm time is trivial, and losing yourself All ages is all too easy. You might be stuck $21.50 advance rubbing elbows with one too many I GUESS I’ll mention 3OH!3. While I’m not hipsters at the show, but at $5 a pop, personally a fan, the pop/rap duo does seem to its a small price to pay. have... a charm of sorts. They’re definitely in your face, I’ll tell you that. If you like your pop NOVEMBER 26: with some Badditude, maybe these Boulder Natty Nation at the High Noon Saloon boys will be your cup of tea. Starts at 9:30 18+ $5 advance, $10 day of NOVEMBER 11: Sorry kiddies, this one’s 18 and up. For all the Mimosa at The Majestic non-minors at Memorial though, it’s hard to beat Doors open at 7:30 Natty Nation for a good Friday night. They’ve All ages been blessing our parts with their infectious reg- $20 advance, $25 day of, $45 opera box gae beats for about as long as any of us students For those of you not indoctrinated, Mimosa have been around, and yet they still manage to plays a brand of dubstep that - while rich bring out the crowds every time. They’re just in complexity, still maintains a grimy edge good vibes, man. They really are. bassheads love. Despite being a newcomer of sorts to the music scene, this guy gets around. --Carlos-Eduardo Gacharná From Bassnectar to the Glitch Mob to Rusko, [email protected] Mimosa has worked with some of the biggest acts in the scene, and the experience shows. But hey, if you’re into trippier beats, I’m sure their opener, Two Fresh, will be happy to oblige.

9 What Book Are You Emily Chu “Boy’s Life” Reading?

Min “The Kite Runner”

Joel Gerbig “Catch 22” Liv Taylor “Poisonous Bible” Christina Ma “Boy’s Life”

Jateazia Williams “Crush”

Claire Sykes “A Lesson Before Rebecca Anderson “Artemis Fowl” Cedric Kostelyna “Motown and Dying” Didi”

Sylvan Gu “Puddin’head”

Mrs. Streit “Eat, Pray, Love”

Caroline Werner “The Maze of Bones”

Logan Gintner “The Thin Red Line”

Lauren Johnson “Cells For Dum- mies (cell book for Biology)” Ms. Guse “Woe Is I” Ms. Cook “Modern Biology” Fletcher Rehbein “Disclosure” Erick Dominguez “Zoobreak”

Logan Kovack “The Road” 10