7301 E. Brown Road, Mesa, AZ Volume 20 Issue 7 May 15, 2008 News Underclassmen honored with Briefs ABC Awards Ceremony Everyone is welcome to come out Smarties to all the students gives you a reserved parking over the summer with registra- and recognize the underclass- as a good luck gift. spot in the front parking lot and tion materials about the Aca- Final Exams men. Red Mountain is one of “Our goal is to encourage various gift certificates. demic Booster Club. Parents This year, final exams will be the few high schools to hold an our students to strive for excel- The Academic Booster Club and guardians of Red Mountain held Wed. and Thurs., May underclassman awards cer- lence,” said Mrs. Hoopes. does a lot for the students and students are encouraged to look 21 and 22. The bell sched- emony. Some of the awards that The ABC turned to the teach- staff. However, they could use over the flyer and consider be- ule is as follows: will be given out are: perfect ers this year and asked them more support from the parents. coming an active member of the attendance, GPA of 3.7 or higher what they needed to be done this “We need more help from Academic Booster Club. Wednesday By Cassie Hinckley and each department will hand year. The teachers responded by the parents,” said Mrs. Hoopes. For more information contact A...... 7:15 - 8:05 Editor out their own award to deserv- saying that they needed to figure “There is so much work that Karen Hoopes, ABC President, 1 ...... 8:15 - 9:30 ing students. out a way to promote school needs to be done, and we need at (480) 250-7296 or email 2 ...... 9:40 - 10:55 “We decided that the under- spirit. Some of the events the more help to do it.” [email protected]. 3...... 11:05 - 12:20 Have you ever wondered classmen needed an award cer- ABC came up with to promote A flyer will be sent home who puts on some of the cool emony too,” said Mrs. Hoopes. school spirit were The Best Seat Thursday fundraising events at Red “Not being recognized for two in the House for the Homecom- A...... 7:15 - 8:05 Mountain? Many are done by years is too long.” ing game, won by sophomore 4...... 8:15 - 9:30 the Academic Booster Club With about 240 members, Jenna Lee and the Lazy Boy 5...... 9:40 - 10:55 (ABC). The ABC is a parent the ABC has done a lot of work for a Day, won by junior Teresa 6...... 11:05 - 12:20 teacher association that works this school year. Something the Najera. to promote, support, recognize, ABC has been doing all year is The Academic Booster Club SHARP Vandalisms and reward academic excel- trying to motivate the students not only focuses on the students, In early April, a series of lence. at Red Mountain to do their very but they also do what they can vandalism caused SHARP “It’s important to recognize best. One way they have done for the staff. School to suspend their re- the hard working students,” said this is by handing out student “Once a month we have a cycling program, which was Mrs. Hoopes, president of the reward coupons. Every quarter luncheon for the teachers in the a primary fundraiser for the Academic Booster Club. they hand out coupons to im- different departments,” said school. If anyone has infor- The ABC is working hard on proving and deserving students, Mrs. Hoopes. “Just as our way mation on the crimes, they the upcoming Sophomore and and the students received ice of saying ‘thank you.’” are asked to contact Mary Junior Awards Ceremony. The cream, a barbecue lunch, and They also award a Student ceremony will be held on May brownie sundaes during lunch of the Month and Teacher of the Lillie at (480) 472-8971. PHOTO BY VALERIE NUNEZ 13, 2008. It will start at 6 p.m. throughout the school year. Month. Earning Student of the Sophomore Monet Lee is one of many to be invited to the ABC Go Tennis! in the Red Mountain auditorium. During finals, they also handed Month or Teacher of the Month Awards Night. Congratulations to tennis players Hilary Valenzuela and Carly Benshoof for win- ning third place in state doubles tournament and Holocaust survivors Ben Smith and Nate Paulson for winning fourth place. Tell their stories to keep the memory alive survivors out of his 34 immedi- return back to Krosno to see if “As a 16-year-old boy, this street because we were afraid Congrats Cortni ate family members. His uncle they could return back home. was simply incomprehensible. they would get caught and be and cousin also survived. He is “A day after my father left, How could people come into a taken away. I was sent to work Congratulations to junior from Krosno, Poland, a small Hitler’s troops marched into nice peaceful town, take inno- in a refinery and one evening Cortni McConnell for win- town near the Czechoslovakia the town we were staying at, cent people out, and just shoot when I returned, my father was ning first place in the men- boarder. all hell broke loose. An order them?” said White. sitting there crying and tearing tal health poster contest. Once the German armies to everyone in the town was Between the times of running his hair out, ‘Where’s mom and Her work will be entered in invaded Poland in 1939 and dispatched: Every Jewish male away and going into the ghetto, sister?’ I asked my father. ‘They next year’s national com- By Sarah Allmandinger gained total control within two between the ages of 16 and 60 White and his family spent a went out when the Gestapo petition. McConnell was Staff Writer weeks, many Jewish families was to report to the town square majority of the time hiding in promised if they would volun- responsible for the painted fled east, including Dr. White’s. immediately at the risk of being houses of non-Jews willing to tarily come out of hiding, they cow that appeared in the “Soon after the invasion, shot; I was 16,” said White. “If help out and hiding even in the would be permitted to stay in media center last year. Monday, April 14 was a we started running away,” Dr. it wasn’t for my mother lying cellar of their own home. After the ghetto.’ My mother and sis- significant day in the eyes of a White said with a heavy polish to an SS soldier about my age, being moved into the ghetto, ter, tired of hiding, went out and Summer Sundown select few, lucky students. Red accent. “We didn’t know where I would not be not be stand- every occupant was ordered to were taken away,” said White. Mountain was pleased to pres- Red Mountain students who we were going. We were just ing in front of you today. The hand over any kind of winter White would find out the ent Dr. Alexander Bialywlos, a are behind in core credits running away from the Ger- following morning, very early, jackets, stockings, scarves, hats, following day that his mother Shindler’s list survivor of the necessary for graduation mans, who were coming from there was a knock on the door. anything that was going to keep and sister were taken out to Holocaust and Jack Nemrov, an can attend Summer Sun- the west. We didn’t make it A 16-year-old boy who had been them warm for the winter. a forested area and were shot American Liberator of Dachau. down free of charge. The very far, only 15-20 miles away sent to the town square, was One cold Monday morning, along with everyone else that With only two hours to spare, program has limited space, from our home town. It wasn’t pale and bloodied; about 200+ every woman and child was or- was in hiding. Soon after, the there was not enough time for and seniors will be receiving long before the Germans caught people were gathered, marched dered to meet at the cattle ranch ghetto would begin liquidation; both speakers to tell their entire first spots, then juniors, and up to anyone who was fleeing.” out, lined up in front of a ravine near the train station. Everyone starting with anyone that was stories. It was unfortunate that if room permits, sopho- When the Germans entered and Germans started machine would be shot on arrival. unable to work, such as elderly, they were only able to tell bits mores. See counselors for the town that Dr. White and his gunning them. When the boy “You can imagine what we small children, and the ill. and pieces of their life changing more information. Session I family were hiding in, there heard the shooting he passed were feeling,” said White. “We “Everyone was loaded experiences. will be June 2 - June 20, and was little conflict between the out, dropped into the ravine. hid my mother, my sister and into cattle cars and shipped to Dr. Alexander Bialywlos Session II will be June 23 - Germans and civilians. The The dead and wounded fell on my youngest brother while my concentration camps. They actually goes by the name of Dr. July 11. Both sessions will Germans were being pleas- top of him, and when they were father, I, and my other brother were sorted by who was healthy White. The name White comes run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., ant and passing out candy and gone, he worked his way out of who is two years younger than enough and could work, usually from the translation of his last Monday through Friday. cigarettes to everyone. Because the ravine.” me, worked. about 20 percent were sent to name, Bialywlos, meaning white the Germans were acting in such This was Dr. White’s first “We wouldn’t let my mother, work in the factories. hair. He is the second child a way, White’s father decided to encounter with mass murder. brother or sister go out in the of four and one of the three See HOLOCAUST, page 4 In d e x News 1-4 opinion 5-7 Graduating? Adviceman Returns Sports recap Learn all you need in order Red Mountain’s male advice Coaches remember the focus 8-11 to prepare. columnist’s final strike. 2007-2008 school year. A&e 12-14 sports 15-16 - page 3 - page 7 – page 16 PHOTO BY ERIC STOSS PHOTO BY ROSALINDA ALBRECHT PHOTO BY PORTRAITS BY REG

[email protected] www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/newslab Please recycle May 15, 2008 2 Ne w s Cancer never sleeps: Red Mountain Relay for Life keeps vigil him and others fighting cancer. It was just Art Show “draws” crowd very beautiful,” said sophomore Kayla Ruh- and do extra projects. It may degree in Graphic Design. land, also of the Block team. “I cried, part of or may not be an assignment This year, the show it was tears of joy because there were so many for them.” included two large wooden people there joined to fight a common cause Contributing artists, who boards which students paid $2 and knowing that I was making a difference, had worked on assignments, to spray paint for five minutes and partly they were tears of sadness because tried to contribute their best of painting time. This project of the loved ones lost. It was definitely a great work and found that they was the brainchild of Mrs. By Valerie Nunez experience.” were able to get recognized Nau, who spent her own Editor At approximately 9 p.m., the luminary by people they know. While money on the project. After ceremony was held in honor of those afflicted By Rosalinda Albrecht by cancer. The football stadium lights were Editor-in-Chief some plan to sell their art, her friends at First Fridays, For years, Red Mountain High School has for most the experience is the Valley’s most publicized played local host to one of the most successful darkened, and all participating in Relay for enough to simply have their art walk in Phoenix, had pe- cancer fundraisers in the nation, Relay for Life. Life were asked to congregate on the track in name mentioned. Many of destrians contribute their own This year, the event started at about 1 p.m. on front of the west bleachers. Hand-held candles Red Mountain continues the artists take this chance to art, Mrs. Nau decided that it Saturday, April 12 and ran until about 7 a.m. were distributed to participants, and tears were to break out the bookshelf art express themselves in a way would be a great way to get on Sunday, April 13. shed as people walked slow, thoughtful laps with our annual Art Show. that they may not have been all of the students involved To those unfamiliar with Relay for Life, the around the track, thinking of loved ones’ fights Following one week after able to in any other show. in the show, regardless of primary idea of it is that “cancer never sleeps.” with the disease. Small luminaries honoring the district art show, the Red For Senior Dillon McClel- whether they had an art class All participating teams are to have at least one those lost to cancer bordered the track, and in Mountain art show ran from land, this means working with or not. member on the track at all times throughout the east stands, luminaries spelled out the word April 28 until May 2. The different media forms he had For those in the art the day and night, with teams making camp on “hope,” which then was changed to “cope,” kick off night of April 30, stu- previously not experimented program, this show reiter- the football field. Continuously walking, jog- and finally to “cure.” Many saw this as the dents turned the Media Center with. Scream, a large blended ates what they have learned ging, or even rolling on Red Mountain’s track highlight of the night. Fireworks were then into their personal gallery acrylic piece featuring a mir- in class, which rests on what symbolizes Relay’s purpose. set off, and soon after, the never-ending relay containing everything from ror in the mouth of the sub- they can do differently rather “This event has raised many newcomers’ around the track was back in business. jewelry to photography. ject, was McClelland’s first in than what they have to do the awareness of the seriousness of cancer, and “The luminary was a time for contempla- The pieces included were the blended acrylic style. His same. it has also raised thousands of dollars,” said tion. We walked around solemnly, and I judged to be the artist’s per- “Triple Eyed Inner Peace” is “I think I give a lot of sophomore Alex Liu, of Red Mountain’s Block thought about how direly humans need the sonal bests, and everyone in also the first of his work with open-ended assignments, to team. Liu alone raised about $200 for this cure for cancer, and the frailty of the human an art class is encouraged, if prismacolor. where you can go and inter- year’s Relay for Life. race,” said Liu. not required, to participate in “I like for people to look pret it however you will and Teams come from not only Red Moun- As the night pressed on, a significantly the event. This gives students at my artwork and tell me get a lot of assignments where tain but all over the city. Throughout the smaller amount people could be seen up and a chance to exhibit their work what they think about it, and they’re getting forced to come night, there were various fundraisers and all about, but many were determined to stay where they may not otherwise the art show in the media cen- up with something on their $173,815 raised at the event went to the Relay awake throughout the night. With various do so. ter is the only way to do that,” own,” said Mrs. Nau. “One for Life Foundation in an effort to find a cure teams hosting Guitar Hero, Rockband, and “I want a personal best said McClelland. “When I student refers to it as forced for cancer. By selling food, merchandise, or other videogames, younger generation attend- from each student,” stated had [my artwork] here before, creativity. Some people like flat-out donating money, Relay for Life was ees had plenty to do while awaiting the sunrise. Mrs. Nau, who teaches pho- I’ve had people say they it, some people don’t. A lot of able to raise money. The teams that generated As night slowly transgressed to day, sleepy, tography and Photoshop. “A wanted to steal it. I’ve had students are trained that there the most profit were Hawthorne Elementary disheveled heads arose, and the population personal best is different de- offers for people to buy it, but is one correct answer, but I School with $31,400, Fremont Service Club depleted as people began to leave for proper pending on who they are and I’m not going to sell it right think in photography and Pho- with $8,616, and Hot Tamales with $7,800. repose. However, everyone left Relay for Life how far they’ve come in their now.” toshop and most of the arts, Camp Keller Williams raised the most money knowing what a noble cause it is, and thinking photography. A lot of the McClelland said that he there isn’t one answer, there’s online with $3,000. of what they might do in the future to help Photoshop students will do plans on displaying his art a multitude of answers.” “The highlight was definitely the luminary others. things on the side because it’s at other shows and will be ceremony. It was a great reflection time. My “Relay is a great cause,” said Ruhland. “It a personal interest for them, attending the Art Institute grandpa died of cancer after a very hard fight generates a lot of money, but it also raises can- and they get really involved of Phoenix for a three year against it. It was a time, for me, to pray for cer awareness, which is just as important.”

PHOTO BY RUDY RAMIREZ This year, Relay for Life was able to raise $173,815 to be spent on cancer research.

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You may the big day wish to wear sunglasses, a hat and carry a bottle of water. times and dates if they wish to “We are almost out. We 2. COMMENCEMENT - May 22 at 7:30 p.m. on Red Mountain’s football field. participate in graduation. are done. I can’t wait for As May 22 approaches college,” says senior Jordana Seniors are to line up at the north end of the field promptly at 6:30 p.m. seniors are preparing for Bradburn. A. All correspondence and distance learning course work must now graduation. Some are trying Some students will simply be completed. See your counselor if you have not completed a to pass their classes, others be celebrating their new found are applying for scholar- freedom and enjoying their course that affects your graduation. ships and still others are just summer vacation by going B. A commercial firm will take pictures. Please inform relatives and counting down the days until where they please. guests to remain off the track and field until the ceremony is ended. graduation. “I’m going on a cruise and C. The cap and gown are yours to keep. “I’m trying to find the spending time with my girl,” By Eric Stoss motivation to keep studying,” said senior Colton Reese. D. Seniors with honor stoles may return them to the Red Mountain says senior Alyssa Turpin. Students are told to re- Bookstore May 23 between 1 - 3 p.m., May 27 through June 6 Staff Writer Whether it is Mesa Com- member many things around between 8 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. munity College, Arizona State graduation, like to keep their E. Conduct yourself in a manner in which your parents and fellow University or University of grades up and stay on top of graduates will be proud. With graduation coming Arizona, most seniors say the homework. fast, seniors are undoubt- they will be going to college “I just stay focused. I’m F. DO NOT bring any of the following to commencement: edly nervous and excited at after graduation, although almost there. There is no rea- •Fireworks of any kind, noisemakers, air horns, or anything that the same time. This year only 48 percent of Arizona’s son to have it all washed away graduating students will actu- because of a lazy attitude,” will detract from your graduation ceremony. graduation will be held on •Any student under the influence or in possession of alcohol or April 22 at 7:30 p.m. on the ally attend college according says senior Aaron Kleinpeter. football field. Seniors will to ASU’s Web Devil. Graduation can be very drugs will be removed from the ceremony, and if applicable, the be required to show up at a “I will be attending the nerve racking, and some Red police will be notified. University of Arizona, major- Mountain students may be a practice on April 22 at 6:55 •No graduate is allowed to leave until the conclusion of the a.m. and then come back ing in Education and earning little nervous about messing that evening to line up at the a minor in Family and Human up on the big day. ceremony. football field at 6:30 p.m. All Development,” says senior “I tell myself ‘don’t fall •No cell phones or other electronic devices may be carried during seniors must pay any fees and Paige Eulate. while walking to get my Many seniors are excited diploma,’” said senior Austin the ceremony. return any textbooks to the •No sunglasses may be worn during the ceremony. bookstore. It is imperative about the prospect of going Hoopes. that seniors remember the to college and experiencing a After graduation, the new G. APPAREL -Caps and gowns must be worn. No writing or new kind of independence. alumni will head their sepa- attachments other than tassels are permitted on mortarboards. rate ways and move on to face the world. Graduates must report to their line leaders without any purses, “I won’t forget where packages, or parcels, as there are no provisions for securing these I came from,” said senior items. Heather Carman. •Females are to wear dark slacks, skirts, or dresses that are Students, to some extent, are already thinking like no longer than the graduation gown. No corsages or leis are adults whether they are taking permitted. No bare feet or flip flops are permitted. on new responsibility in life It is recommended to wear chunky, low-heeled shoes for ease in or working hard to get some- where in life. walking on the field. The mortarboards are to be worn straight “I will remember that you so hair should be styled accordingly. have to work hard to accom- •Males are to wear dark dress pants, dark shoes and socks, white plish anything, and your past shirt and dark tie. decisions are going to affect the future,” say senior Kellen 3. RETURN OF TEXTBOOKS and PAYMENT OF FEES - When all textbooks are Baker. returned and any remaining fees paid to the Bookstore, students will receive Other seniors are simply clearance for graduation. Bookstore times: May 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. looking to the future with hope and confidence. and May 22 immediately following graduation practice until 12:00 p.m. “After graduation I won’t forget where I want to go Each year a number of seniors do not graduate with their class because during life,” says senior Kylie they fail to meet the graduation requirements. The question always arises, Rutledge. “Can my son or daughter participate in the graduation ceremonies even though they only lack ½ credit? The answer is no. Only those seniors who meet the Mesa Unified School District’s graduation requirements may partici- PHOTO BY ERIC STOSS pate in graduation ceremonies -THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. For questions Senior Andrew Fiedler adjusts his graduation cap in the reflec- tion. regarding graduation, see Ms. Barriga in the office. Security at Red Mountain Since safety is crucial to any student’s academic or social life, The Roar took a few moments to discuss Red Mountain’s security with Assistant Principal Lorig. The Roar: What is your biggest concern at which is very large. I do see areas where we Q: What could be done to increase safety that happened [May 1]: apparently, other this point about safety at Red Mountain? can improve, but there are always areas in on campus? students knew that it was brewing. That was Mrs. Lorig: Probably my biggest concern is need of improvement. A: I think the students are really good about something that could have been prevented, if the fact that the student population is stay- using the secret witness program. I wish any student had stepped up anonymously to ing as big, if not bigger, and we’re losing two Q: What changes will be noticeable next more of them would step forward and real- say, “Hey, I’m hearing that these two people security positions, an attendance position, year as far as school security? ize it is truly anonymous, when they know are having some kind of conflict, and it might and most likely the team leaders on campus, A: We may have to re-think how we organize something that shouldn’t be happening or get physical. which puts us at less people doing overall study hall, ICR, and sweep, because right that could be an area of concern for us to security and the same amount, if not more, now, we’re tying up, at some points during check out, I wish students would trust us Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add? students. the day, two security guards and since we’re more as administrators or security. We are A: I want to reiterate that we appreciate those losing two security guards next year, we’re here for you. We’re not working against you; students who have the courage to come Q: How do you feel the security officers not sure how that’s going to be able to work. we’re actually here for you. The more you forward, and we, obviously, as administrators, have done this year? That’s one definite change. I think, just the share with us, the better we can do our job. I appreciate the work by security and other A: I think they’ve done a good job when you job assignments in general, where people think that would be one of the biggest areas staff to make Red Mountain a great place. look at ratio of how many security people are posted and at what time, that’s probably of concern. If I could just send out a plea to there are versus the number of students and going to change. students to be more open about the things the amount of ground to cover on campus, that have gone on. For example, the fight May 15, 2008 4 Ne w s Revisiting history: Holocaust Studies’ guest speakers tell their stories could they have allowed the guards. They weren’t attend the presentation, it was tary, and they just love what truly was,” said senior Carlea HOLOCAUST something like this to happen? going to shoot them but they a life changing event. they are doing. I feel honored Cox. Continued from page 1 I still can’t understand it,” were beating the guards with “I thought that the presen- that they come this far out to “Hearing about the said Nemrov. the butts of their rifles. I tation was really great and tell their stories. They live in Holocaust, from a different The rest were sent to what Originally Dachau was knew I had to stop them. If a that it made the class seem a the Sun City area, and they standpoint, especially from they referred to as ‘special a training camp for future superior were to come in and 100 times more real than what came all the way out here for an American Liberator, was a treatment.’ Special treatment commandants of new death see this, they would punish it really is,” said senior Sandy us. I feel incredibly honored. nice change of pace. In class meant they would be sent camps. The death camp was my men strictly by the book. Gutierrez. To me, there are no words we always study about the to the gas chambers to be established about six months I pulled my men away, and I “I thought the presentation to explain how I feel. I can sufferings and experiments killed,” said White about his after Hitler came into power closed up the gates. Before was a real eye-opener because live it through him, and I but to hear it from another experience leaving the ghetto in 1933. It was originally we left, we handed our rifles we learned a lot in class and it think that it is so rare today point of view, from someone and entering camps. made to house prisoners to some of the surviving showed us that the holocaust that students can actually live who was there to rescue and When complete liquidation because the jails were filling prisoners. They tried to fin- happened to real live human the history,” said Holocaust witness the unimaginable, came, Dr. White, his father up so fast that they couldn’t ish off the guards, but they beings and not just figures in studies teacher Mrs. Holmes- gave you a different aspect and his younger brother were dispose of the bodies quick were too weak to do much pictures,” said senior Kate Bacon. and appreciation for what able to slip out of the ghetto enough. damage. We locked the gates Scanlan. “We are incredibly “It was very real. Too often the troops did as well as the into hiding in his family shop. “As we got closer and back up and started to walk lucky that there are survivors in history class we learn about true horror of the situation. They hid along with some closer to the German front, towards the crematorium. that can come and talk to us, WWII and the Holocaust. We To hear first hand what he others for a while until early we kept hearing rumors about There were six ovens, four of and they can keep their expe- don’t really relate to it. We saw was as an individual who in the morning one was brave these camps. We didn’t iden- those ovens were small and riences alive.” think of it as history or the wasn’t aware of what was go- enough to grab some tools tify fully what was going on meant for burning the linens “I liked the whole aspect past especially with black and ing on was interesting and it and act like he was going in these camps. The Russians of the prisoners because they of the presentation. I think white photos, things of that was unsettling to see how he to work. The whole ghetto were liberating these death were so infested with lice. it made it more realistic for nature. The fact that they are broke down at certain points was surrounded by machine camps way before we were,” It took a higher degree of everyone. I was more exited still alive, and they took the and how he holds on to every- guns. Later, when they were Nemrov said. “The last few temperature to kill the lice and happy with the fact that time to come all the way out thing that he has seen and just all coming out of hiding, the days of April and the first few than it did to burn a human he left us with the, “be a here and speak to us about the talk of how human beings new owner of the store caught days of May were absolutely, body. The other two ovens mensch” (meaning human in their experiences, made it can treat each other like that them climbing out. totally shocking. By this time were for burning the human German and special human seem like the Holocaust is doesn’t register in his mind. “We told him ‘we didn’t our fine young American men, bodies. I brought in some in Yiddish), speech instead still around and that it could He gave an entire different as- know whether anyone was go- some of the toughest fighters people to pick up the remain- of just sad stories. It gave happen again,” said senior pect to everything that we’ve ing to remain in town or not,’ I’ve ever seen, who could go ing decomposing bodies and us something that we can do Daniel Duchrow. heard in class,” said junior just like the first time around. though the devastation of bat- bury them in a ditch near the to help with the rest of the “Seeing a Holocaust Kacee Crandell. He said, ‘Wait, I will go find tlefield, tighten up their guts crematorium. We threw some community, to not be so mean survivor and a liberator of a As for my experience out some information, and I’ll and kept going. When we lime on them and covered to each other, and to respect concentration camp made us meeting these two extraordi- be right back.’ Well he came got to these camps, the stench them with dirt. There was one another,” said senior Bre realize how good we have nary survivors, words cannot right back with a Gestapo was unbearable. When we no way to identify who these Cabrera. it, it was really great to have describe how I felt. I wasn’t man, Becker. I knew him came to the camp itself, there people were…then we found “It’s incredibly signifi- them come because we have expecting to walk away a very well. He used to come were two large cast iron gates. some human bones that hadn’t cant what we watched. It’s the opportunity that so many new person. Their stories to my family’s shop. We They were unlocked. When been completely burned in the unfortunate but this may others don’t. Their stories made my class a reality; to followed him into the ghetto we stumbled through the crematorium. By that time very well be the last class of are stories that I won’t ever be able to put a face on such where everyone was lined up. gates, there were freshly shot we had been there about four Red Mountain students that forget. They told it like it was an inhumane tragedy was There was shooting going on bodies laying on the ground. or five hours and some major are going to be able to hear happening right here in the an experience I will never in every corner. There was a The main camp only held took control of the camp and people like Dr. White and Mr. now and the way the stories forget. Never shall the melan- woman I knew, Rachael, and male prisoners. The woman ordered us to get out. just like Nemrov speak. For me, as a were told made me feel like I cholic sound in the speaker’s she had two little babies. I and children’s camp was that, so I went. How many history guy, to see the history was there experiencing it with voices leave my mind nor the witnessed the same Gestapo about a mile away. I didn’t survivors there were from that in front of me makes me feel them,” said senior Jennifer look in their eyes from the shoot her and both of her two go to that camp. When we camp…I really don’t know. very honored,” said student Hamula. overwhelming emotions of babies. The three of us were came in, it was hard to digest We put up a sign saying that teacher, Mr. Whaler. “During Dr. White’s depression, incomprehension sent from camp to camp until the odor. If you can imagine, 500 souls are finally resting in “I love the presentations. presentation, you really felt and reluctance in the fact that we came to the Krakow camp full grown men looking 75, peace,” said Nemrov. I’ve had the opportunity to touched that you could put such a young crowd wants to where I lost my father during 85 pounds? It seemed to be a After Nemrov and his work very closely with Mr. a face on the prisoners, you hear and learn about some- the selection. He was sent compulsion that if they could men were ordered to leave Nemrov through the teach- were really able to hear the thing that will never affect to Auschwitz where he was keep moving, they would the camp, tents were built ing tolerance program, and I pain in his voice and all the them directly. To be apart of gassed. My brother was shot stay alive. So here they are, I to house former prisoners always get goose bumps when struggles he went through something that changed to in the town where we were wouldn’t say walking around because their barracks were I listen to him. I’ve heard and how it affected him. He course of history, even if I am working in an Air Force glass but tottering around and at infested with disease. Many his story many, many times. couldn’t even go into detail 63 years late, I still feel like factory. While in the Krakow first they just looked at us like survivors remained in camps They are a dying breed, our about certain things that were I have made a difference be- concentration camp, I was we were just another killing for many years after the war, Holocaust survivors. They too emotional for him like cause I will carry on this story saved by Osker Shindler for squad coming in to finish due to the fact that no one in are not going to be around hearing the screaming women in the hopes that an epic like the duration of the war,” said them off. They looked at us the world wanted them nor forever, yet they feel very being separated from their this will never happen again. White. and just kept tottering by. I did anyone know what to do strongly about what they are husbands and children and it’s Dr. Alexander Bialywlos spoke to one prisoner in Jew- with them. accomplishing. They don’t hard to completely understand was fortunate enough be ish and told them that I was For the students that did get paid for this, it’s all volun- how devastating the holocaust one of only 1,100 people on Jewish and an American. I Shindler’s list. One memory guess they thought we were that will never leave his mind an imagination. They stared is what his father said to him, gathering around us. They just before he died. reached out and began to “One thing my father said feel the fabric of our uni- to me before we were sepa- forms, and they realized that rated was ‘do me one favor… we were real. They held on be a mensch, be a human to our arms and wouldn’t let being; be a decent, charitable, go. I guess they didn’t want fine human being,’” said Dr. us to disappear on them. White’s father. Just imagine these fine, Another visitor that came young, tough Americans to Red Mountain was Mr. that I had under my com- Nemrov who was a partici- mand, some of them were pant of D-Day in Normandy crying because of what they and is an American liberator saw. Some soldiers just of Dachau, an extermination wanted to help. My men camp in Germany and one would reach into their sacs of the most horrifying camps and give their rations to the found. prisoners. Two prisoners “I have discussed this with grabbed the food, gulped Dr. White several times, and I it down and dropped dead still can’t get this to penetrate right in front of us. If I live my mind. here is a country to be a thousand, I’ll never of people, very intelligent get that out of my mind. people, well educated people, There were still a few un- many of them could speak armed German guards in the perfect English, very creative, back part of the camp. Two very productive, and I’m just of my men went absolutely appalled with what occurred wild when those two prison- in their country. Contrary ers dropped dead in front PHOTO BY SARAH ALLANDINGER to all laws of humanity, how of us, and they went after Shindler’s list survivor, Dr. Alexander Bialywlos (left) and American liberator of Dachau, Jack Nemrov (right), spoke about their experi- ances during World War II at Red Mountain. Opinion May 15, 2008 5 An Editor’s Goodbye: The Roar “Farewell, my Youth! for now we needs must part, or here the paths divide.” -Rosamund Marriott Watson sophomore year where I attempted to protest owe it to yourself to follow your ambitions. everything from the gates to the somewhat Your dreams may change, your ideals may disconcerting menu choices. disintegrate, and your morality may find itself With graduation drawing terrifyingly blooming into something more than a set of close, I feel a need to thank a school which has rules in the future. In the coming years, you allowed me to criticize, examine, and inform may change genres as often as you change them for the past three years. After watching clothes, and in every way, hopefully become the growth that has occurred academically, more yourself than anyone else. Soon, we socially and even physically, there’s a certain will embark on an open world, following By Rosalinda Albrecht responsibility to acknowledge this. whatever dreams and possibilities are open Editor-in-Chief I feel that my fellow seniors and anyone to us. Though this sounds rather Hallmark, I who has privileged me with their presence in honestly believe all of the trials we have gone Already, there has been enough said about the past three years deserves at the very least through on campus and in our life in the past our school’s double decade anniversary. Since an honorable mention. I’d like to thank you three years are just the beginning of a world the year began, nearly every function was all for advising me, correcting me, arguing that we will control. While teachers, mentors, carried out with at least a tinge of nostalgia. with me, trading CDs, offering me rides home, and parents have told us that we are the future, However, I’d like to take the opportunity to drinking my excess coffee, shopping at thrift the somewhat disconcerting revelation is that ruminate on the past three years alone. stores, suggesting books, teaching me how we are. The past three years, have not only been a to play Guitar Hero, discussing life in empty My wish is that outside of the boundaries literal “learning period” in my academic life, fields, playing your instruments and letting me of these walls we will continue to progress and but also have been a social one. I have been sing, inspiring me, and delighting me. I will look back without regret at whatever lessons surrounded by people I am proud to call my not list names, there is not enough space in this we have learned within these hallways, class- photo by valerie nunez peers from the first time I entered the gates of newspaper for that. There is not enough time in rooms, and cafeteria tables. the school. Over the course of these years, I the day to say all I would like to. As her final act as editor-in-chief, Rosalinda have learned not only to love our school, but to Albrecht takes a chance to look over The Roar I do wish that you find whatever dream it after making some transfiguring changes to the understand it, even from my somewhat fanatic is you have and pursue it. If anything, you paper over the past three years. “Big Dog” not man’s best friend system manages the dynamics of its behavior to keep it balanced and to allow it to steer, navigate, and regulate energetics as conditions Th e Ro a r vary,” says the Boston Dynamics website. So what is the goal behind BigDog? The people at Boston Dynamics are trying to make a robot with enough mobility to allow the robot to go anywhere on Earth that people The Red Mountain Roar is the monthly publication of Red Mountain High By Sam Whitaker and animals can go and to move like they do. School, 7301 E. Brown Rd., Mesa AZ 85207. For information concerning Staff Writer That seems harmless enough right? I mean advertising, call (480) 472-8228 and leave a message for the newspaper it’s just a robot after all, but why are they building robots with such high maneuvering staff. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the view or official Domo arigato Mr. Roboto, as some of you abilities? What is the purpose behind this policies of the school. The Red Mountain Roar encourages letters to the might say, but if you’re anything like me, a goal? According to the website, the program editor on any topics of interest to the student body. All letters must be technophobe to a mild degree, then you may is being funded by the Defense Advanced signed, and may be edited for grammar and space. Visit our website at be telling Mr. Roboto to stay away by the time Research Project Agency (DARPA). The goal I’m through. of DARPA is to maintain the technological www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/academics/classes/newslab/. BigDog, a product of Boston Dynamics, superiority of the United States military and “dedicated to the science and art of how things prevent technological surprise from harming Editor-In-Chief: Roz Albrecht move,” is the most advanced four-legged robot our national security by sponsoring revolution- in the world. ary, high-payoff research that bridges the gap “It is a quadruped (four-legged) robot that between fundamental discoveries and their Editors: Valerie Nunez walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and military use. carries heavy loads,” says the Boston Dynam- Have we learned nothing from the Termina- Joyce Tammany ics website. tor movies?! Cassie Hinckley However, BigDog has more than just a Just kidding. This thing is no Terminator, basic maneuvering ability. but it could very well be a full-fledged war ma- Megan Thorson chine soon. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s not like I’m against the military. I just don’t like the idea of unmanned, Writers: Sarah Allmandinger technologically advanced war Eric Stoss machines being sent against our enemies with the Sam Whitaker possibility of being captured, copied, pos- sibly modified, then Advisor : Mrs. Saquella used against us. Unfortunately we, the human race, can’t just stop the advancement of our technology. That just would be absurd. So as frightening as this whole BigDog thing may be, I’ve come to realize that all we can do is just accept the fact that this is the way the human race is heading. The only other thing you could do is protest and that would most likely ineffective. We’re just going to have to look to the future, and then brace for the impact. For more information on BigDog visit http://www. bostondynamics.com or http:// www.darpa.mil. “Big- Dog’s control

Photo courtesy of BostonDynamics.com Although Big Dog is not an actual canine, the future of this mili- tray project will most likely have a bite worse than it’s bark. May 15, 2008 6 Opinion Educated guess? District’s latest budget cuts A new amendment questions teacher’s rights Trim more than money to discuss the reputation of America. (Since the 200 year old country is not old enough to defend itself.) Loss of librarians costs in education since. We talk about that as American Government” history. It’s up to students on teaching the value of am fortunate to be here. The students, fac- to make up their own mind the Western tradition. It’s ulty, staff, and administration are outstand- as to whether America definitely in our standards ing, and the education students receive is could have done things dif- that we need to teach these excellent.” ferently or conducted their things. However, to teach Though Hawkins will be able to policy in a different way. that the founding fathers continue to inspire literacy and a love of However, to some, the idea were perfect, flawless reading in her students, this does not make By Rosalinda Albrecht that U.S. foreign policy demigods is false. In gov- up for the instruction schools face losing. Editor-in-Chief has any flaws whatsoever ernment, if I teach that they Librarians are not simply clerks responsible would be considered hereti- were men who made mis- By Rosalinda Albrecht for checking out books like cheap imports, cal. It is basic historic fact, takes, I think that actually Editor-in-Chief but are accountable for a myriad of tasks As if the recent mas- but I’m not sure if it would makes our history a more which the new resource center specialists sive cuts in teaching and be considered to ‘disparage compelling story. It makes may not be equipped to handle. Not only librarian positions planned western values.’ It seems it seem more admirable It’s Kerouac I’m looking for. Within a are certified librarians trained in checking for Mesa Public Schools like they want the U.S. to because it demonstrates few words, I’m directed to a shelf courtesy out books to students, but they are also next year were not enough be a flawless system, but that there’s a struggle and of my librarian and a carefully executed instructed on delivering information on to shock Arizona’s public students know that there failures and success, that use of the dewy decimal system. Later that how to locate and print electronic sources, schools, a new amend- are rich and poor people, it wasn’t just a clean road, month, it is statistics for the amount of stay organize and maintain the book collections, ment to Senate Bill 1108 and they know that our and we had to fight to be at home collegiates for my English essay consult with teachers on necessary materi- proposed a cut to curricu- foreign policy isn’t always where we’re at now. I on the Boomerang Generation. In seconds, als and supervise staff, acquisition, and lum. The new plan, the pet 100 percent correct. They agree with its the amend- a knowledgable librarian is explaining the technical services. project of Mesa Republican know that racism exists, ments main premise, I don’t library’s system of databases. My high “Replacing a librarian with a resource Russell Pearce, would dis- they know that money has think that the purpose, school career has relied on the understand- center specialist is like replacing a teacher able teachers from teaching a significant influence on especially in a high school, ing of librarians and their ability to explain with a teacher assistant,” said Hawkins. lessons “counter to democ- the political process. If we is for a teacher to get up various nuances of research. These are not “Teacher assistants are important, but they racy or Western civiliza- whitewash history, then and rail against the United people who check out books like Wal-Mart do not have the special knowledge, skills, tion” in public schools. they’ll know that we’re States or be extremely cashiers. The people employed in the or training to be a teacher. Likewise, re- The real problem here lying to them, which means negative about the country. library have not only been trained to sug- source center specialists are also essential; is in the vagueness of the that they won’t believe any- I think that the point of a gest books, keep collections, but to oversee however, they do know have the special amendment. Instead of thing we’re saying at all.” government teacher is to be various aspects of research to aid students knowledge, skills, or training to be a librar- citing specific instances of Masqueraded as a boon objective and present both and encourage reading. With positions ian and to teach information literacy skills. what teachers should not to taxpayers, this proposal sides and let students make so crucial to student success, it would be Certified librarians are vital to student suc- say, it allows for a wide would also prohibit clubs up their minds. I think that expected that positions held by people with cess and academic achievement.” range of interpretation. on campus at state universi- any government teacher master’s degrees in Hawkins point- Due to this formless nature, ties from forming under the I’ve ever seen teaches the their field would be ed out that over 60 the state legislature holds division of race, such as the standards and realizes the ensured a job. Not “The library will studies have been nearly limitless decisive Black Business Students importance of showing the so, says the Mesa conducted nation- power over the education Association already in students what a wonderful Public School Dis- be open and ally and shown a system. How far is too far? existence. Interesting and fantastic country this is. trict, as it prepares correlation between If this bill is meant to be reasoning, considering resi- I’ve never seen a teacher for a $20 million students will be student success taken to its fullest extent, dents at state universities stand up and disparage or budget cut over the and school librar- should teachers preach that already pay around $1,000 ridicule the United States. next three years. ies with qualified our country is flawless or each semester to have their I think this bill is creating The solution able to check out school librarians. should we mention the fact rights taken from a man a solution to a problem, to these monetary “The library that for a century of our who has never had a teach- which doesn’t exist.” tribulations, claims books, but in- will be open and history, racism, sexism, and ing position in his career or More disturbing is superintendent Debra students will be in many places corrup- come close to touching the Pearce’s insistence on em- Duvall, is to replace struction from a able to check out tion prevailed? Can we educational system other bracing American “culture” and/or eliminate books,” states erase history, or should we than the policy he promotes by denouncing the very free librarians, nurses, Hawkins. “But rewrite it for the benefit of of fend-for-yourself fund- speech it is founded upon. and speech experts certified librarian instruction from a the reputation of “Western ing for public schools. Pearce is not defending his in the district, cut- certified librarian Civilization?” Does capi- Pearce stated that he American “culture” and ting money from will be lost.” will be lost.” talism not have its flaws as intends this proposal to tar- “democracy” by limiting the personnel funds These are not any system will? To ignore get schools using taxpayer free speech; he is making a at a school level -Jessica Hawkins the only positions the faults of a system or a money to “indoctrinate” mockery of it. His fellow rather than reduc- being eliminated. culture is to condemn you students into holding Fountain Hills Repub- ing expenses from Red Mountain Librarian Many of the to those flaws. “seditious” viewpoints. lican, John Kavanagh, school improvement school nurses who “It’s difficult to know “Seditious” is a somewhat stated that he hopes this bill accounts or cutting typically work at from this [if the bill would funny word to describe returns cultural studies to district positions. only one school affect my class] because it a balanced discussion of a “melting pot” model, a For librarians alone, will now be forced to either quit or take is extraordinarily general,” other government systems. funny claim for a bill that this means the removal of 87 jobs. Instead up a position servicing several schools said Mr. Brimhall, who With Arizona falling into seems to plead for just the of paying the added expense of supporting under the new proposal. Numerous speech teaches AP comparative one of the worst education- opposite. Making vague librarians, for example, each of whom are specialists, who work closely with special government, a class which al slumps in the country, statements about “Ameri- certified teachers, MPS will pay a nominal education students and students with learn- focuses on a variety of this kind of thinking is can values” and stating that rate for pseudo librarians, called “resource ing disabilities, will also be “phased out” in government systems in not only blatantly closed- if a person wants a different center specialists.” These specialists, order to accommodate new positions with different countries. “What minded but also slightly culture to “go back to that although helpful and critical in their own less expensive “technical training.” constitutes denigration or frightening. Are politicians culture,” Kavanagh dodges way, will not be able to replace the services For a school district considered one of disparagement or dissent and parents so terrified of the issue. Considering of certified librarians, many of whom have the best in the country, this move is dramat- of values of American de- a student revolt that they America’s history and cul- master’s degrees in their field, say library ically surprising to me. Arizona already mocracy? First of all, what are willing to sacrifice our ture is comprised of people employees. has degenerate standards of success, and are the values, per say, of already waning educational who specifically did want Jessica Hawkins, Red Mountain’s librar- to remove people directly responsible for American democracy and standards? What experi- a different culture, this ian, is among those affected by the recent student success seems like an even more Western civilization? Does ence has Pearce had that statement sounds more than budget cuts. Though the 2007-2008 school viable reason not to enroll in the Mesa Pub- this mean that you cannot educators and school board somewhat counteractive. year is her first working for Red Mountain, lic Schools, the reason for the budget cuts critique American policy? officials don’t? If Arizona hopes to keep she has spent 16 years in various librarian in the first place. By removing employees Is everything America does “The reason Ameri- a balanced view of democ- positions, whether collegiate, high school, directly responsible for student success, as a nation or a society can government classes racy and “western civiliza- or public. Regardless, after the conclusion the district is not only cutting their budget, correct? It depends on how were created was to teach tion” I’d suggest following of this year, her position will be eliminated. but surely trimming their time remaining the amendment is inter- students the values of through on the views those Hawkins is among the district’s luckier as one of the more respected districts in preted. In Comparative American society and how ideals promote. By censor- employees. Since each librarian employed Arizona. Government, we study five to be an active part of our ing opposing viewpoints, by Mesa Public Schools has a teacher’s If you are interested in voicing your different countries. Iran is democracy,” stated Mr. on some level, you are certification, efforts have been made to concerns on this matter, please visit http:// one of them. The history Brimhall. “I don’t honestly proving them right. If this make use of librarians in teaching posi- www.mpsaz.org/main2/govboard/index. of the United States, as it think that most teachers is “American values” at tions. Next year, she will be able to take html. relates to Iran, has basically get in front of a classroom their finest, I’d rather take advantage of that opportunity, and will been disasterous. The CIA and say that America has a a one way ticket to Canada remain at Red Mountain. sponsored the coup of a lot of problems. [In Mesa than attend one of Pearce’s “I plan to teach English at Red Moun- democratically elected Public School’s standards], “diversity” classes. tain next year and continue to sponsor the leader of Iran and has man- there is a whole section, Book Club,” said Hawkins. “I love Red gled the relationship ever under “Foundations of Mountain. It is an exceptional school and I May 15, 2008 Opinion 7 Dear Red CanTeen their recklessnessdrivers be prevented? the first off of campus? Do drivers not June 1.” Mountain consider that their carelessness can result in Arizona’s new law states that under-18 irreparable damage? drivers, for the first six months of having Dear RMHS students, “I think what happens with teenage their licenses, will be limited to having On Saturday, May 3, I was excited drivers is that they have this feeling of no more than one teenage passenger, with to join you at your prom at Villa Siena. being invincible,” said Mr. Potts. “They the exception of siblings, unless a parent Everything was stunning! The event was haven’t had enough driving experience to is in the vehicle. The law also prohibits celebrated in an unassuming building, hid- realize what a car can do.” driving, unless accompanied by a par- den from the street that literally transported Although it’s not possible for teenag- ent, between the hours of midnight and 5 By Valerie Nunez those who entered to a private Tuscan ers to gain experience that can only be a.m., unless commuting to or from work, a Editor getaway. There were multiple picture achieved through years of driving, the five- family emergency, or sanctioned school or stations in front of stone fireplaces, by bub- or-more month period of having a permit religious activities. bling fountains, or under the arches of the As a license-less sophomore living too can be a young driver’s most beneficial Teens across the state may be dissatis- courtyard. The best part was how fantastic close to campus to commute via bus, I learning time. fied to hear of such unfair restrictions, but everyone looked. Oscar pre-shows had have grown accustomed to walking home. “When teens have their permit, they it’s all for the better. It must be remem- nothing on the stylish students that strutted I’ve always been a bit weary of the drivers should be driving every single day with bered that road rules were not created their stuff at prom. For the girls there was on Red Mountain High School’s campus, someone helping and instructing them,” to limit drivers; they were mandated to an endless parade of bright dresses, high- but it was not until recently that I realized said Mr. Potts. “The key to being a better increase safety, so pedestrians, bikers, and heeled shoes, and perfectly coiffed hair. how the rush to get home can undermine driver is to practice, practice, practice, so other drivers might be reassured that they The guys weren’t too shabby either in their personal safety. that when they finally get their license they will not be in an accident on the way home tuxes and suits—all in different styles. On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, I was sure will be more prepared. Another thing that from school, especially when they have the The glamorous evening did not lack fun to look both ways before crossing the four- will hopefully increase safety and reduce right of way. either. In the ballroom you danced to the way stop intersection on the northwest end accidents is the law that will be starting of campus, however, the hurried teen eager music, watching the screen to see if the to get home did not consider pedestrians camera guy got a shot of you on the over- when he careened around a corner from head screen. While waiting for pictures or which I was perfectly visible. I was not hit just to cool off from dancing, you lounged by his car, but it was a close call. He did in the courtyard or by the food table. not slow his vehicle. Hugs and compliments were easily passed “Over the years, on-campus accidents back and forth between each other in the have gotten worse,” said drivers’ education hallways, flashes danced from those whose teacher, Mr. Potts. “There are more stu- cameras were capturing the moment, and dents driving to and from school, and the the DJ was inundated with song requests. parking lot is more crowded, which results It was crazy and hectic… it was prom! in more accidents.” Things didn’t really slow down until When did it become acceptable for the DJ announced it was time to crown the any driver to be so self-absorbed as to be prom royalty. That’s when things got ugly. oblivious to pedestrians or bikers who, Traditionally, the announcement of the prom’s king and queen is the climax of the most often, have the right of way, not to PHOTO BY VALERIE NUNEZ mention just as much right to use the road evening and no prom would be complete In the rush to get home, Red Mountain teen drivers can undermine safety precautions. as drivers? Is it really so important to be without it. But a couple dozen students de- cided to spoil the moment with rottenness. Basically, it seemed there were a small percentage of prom attendees who didn’t Adviceman’s final strike agree with the choice of the prom king, Kyle Hutchinson, and subsequently booed Emerging from the Advicecave, Adviceman is back again, him when his name was announced. If you know him, Kyle has incredible school this time to help with boy troubles and zombie plans spirit, is kind to all, and after talking to him you can’t help but think, “Wow, what a Dear Adviceman, tant because you never know how long nice guy.” That’s why he was overwhelm- you’ll have to fight off those blood-thirsty ingly elected. This guy says he really likes me, and I zombies. Your location is vital because the This is what I know if you were one really like him too. Recently he has been more exposed you are, the worse off you’ll of those students who booed Kyle. First acting strange. I haven’t seen him in be. You’d think that location wouldn’t of all, you don’t know him, which is your almost two weeks, and he doesn’t even call be that big of a deal, that you could loss. Also, you lack maturity and pride. anymore. He also says he wants to be with just fight them off on the run, but Finally, I know you are a bigot, because me, but he can’t right now. If he likes me you’d never guess that some zom- you judged him on the one thing you know so much, what’s the deal? bies have been known to be capable (or your friend told you) about Kyle: he is of running. That’s right, running openly gay. -Confused zombies! To be able to fight off those spe- Some would say that booing someone cial running zombies, you’ll need a good who is gay is not that bad. People who stronghold to keep them at bay. Also, a booed or beat African-Americans in the Dear Confused, few blunt objects and sharp pointy sticks South 60 years ago didn’t think it was that are always helpful if you’re going to bad, either. The people who booed or beat If this guy really likes you so much, then combat the zombies. The most vital of Jesus, Joseph Smith, Mohammed, Isaiah, what IS the deal? I’m sorry, but if this guy all the points in a good zombie plan or Martin Luther for their religious beliefs really wanted to be with you, he’d be with is a plan B. There’s no such thing as didn’t think it was that bad, either. The Na- you. There’s no excuse. My advice, stop a never-ending source of food and zis who booed or beat handicapped people wasting your time, confront him. Either water, and even the strongest of and put them in concentration camps didn’t he’s in or out. Go to tell him, “If you want strongholds are bound to weaken think they were bad, either. All those to be with me then be with me already!” and fall. (Don’t underestimate examples seem pretty extreme, but your If he says yes, then fine, and if he says the power of a zombie army. behavior will seem so in another 50, 100, no, then even better. Personally, I don’t If you do, it’ll be the end of or 500 years. know what you see in him. From what you!) Your plan B is a plan Ladies and gentleman, you will never you’ve told me, he sounds like a real loser. of retreat. You need a place forget your prom. You will never forget Anyway, you’ve got a life to live, so stop where you’ll know that what you wore, who you went with, what waiting around for a “maybe.” there’s potential food, water Villa Siena looked like, how you felt, and (A spring would be nice!), who won prom king and queen. Neither Dear Adviceman, and some sort of inhabit- will you forget when Kyle was booed dur- able structure that could ing one of the most significant moments of Recently I’ve heard others talking about be easily defended. How- his life. having a “zombie plan” for when a zombie ever, you should only use Hopefully that memory resonates with invasion happens. What are keys points this plan as a last resort, you. If you were one who felt outrage, I you think should be in a zombie plan? when you absolutely hope you will stand up and speak the next have no other option be- time you are witness to such ugliness. If Sincerely, cause while you’re in the you were one who exhibited cowardice, I Oh-How-I-Don’t-Want-To-Be-A-Zombie act of retreating you’ll be hope you never know what it is like to be very exposed. You’ll have persecuted or victimized for who you are, Dear Fellow Human, to remember to keep mov- whether by choice or not. ing so as not to get boxed in Food, water, location and a plan B are the by the zombies. I think that about covers Sincerely, key points in a “zombie plan.” A bountiful it. You’re now prepared should a zombie Mrs. Dilbeck source of food and water is very impor- attack occur. One more thing, good luck! RMHS teacher 8 May 15, 2008 Fo c u s The Roar Hit the HIT Center this summer

equipment that we have in personalized workouts. We appropriate for anyone who the facility. For each of our “What makes the HIT Center use this testing to determine wants to get into shape. How- different programs, we have a the optimal level to which ever the HIT Center is mainly series of test which allows us superior is we are extremely each client should be exercis- meant for sports. the ability to design programs ing based on physiological “The HIT Center has based on each individual’s different from other gyms due parameters.” training programs that can be needs,” said Kelly Barnes, Every aspect of the sport tailored to any demographic,” HIT Center executive director. to the sophisticated equipment or activity is reenacted to said Barnes. “We specialize By Sarah Allmandinger “We also are strictly a per- that we have in the facility.” help build the necessary in weight loss, athletic devel- Staff Writer sonal training facility, so cli- muscle needed to improve an opment, and overall fitness ents are never working out on exercise. What people like and can therefore accommo- said junior Ryan Ban. “The no program meant to improve Most students know of their own. They are provided about the HIT Center is they date any type of client.” HIT Center has helped me in that activity, a program is cre- some kind of famous body- with a trainer that will work get one-on-one time with an The HIT Center is ideal many ways but I have really ated. This is what makes the building gym, and we know one-on-one with them for an instructor. for any athlete to get into seen a lot of improvement in HIT Center better than other that there is every activity un- entire hour workout. We also “Although we consider shape or for anyone who just my leg strength and running gyms. der the sun meant to improve limit the number of clients ourselves to be an elite train- wants to improve their overall times.” “The HIT Center train- muscle strength and cardio we take each hour. This al- ing center, we take the time fitness performance. This For many reasons, people ing techniques are founded stability. It’s important to lows the client to experience to get to know each client,” facility provides exactly what come to the HIT Center on solid, proven scientific find a good gym that focuses a more private gym setting said Barnes. “We take pride anyone would need to achieve to improve their physical research. Founded by an ex- overall on physical well-be- and get the most out of their in the fact that our clients feel their goals. well-being. Every sport or tremely experienced exercise ing. The HIT Center has the workout.” comfortable coming to the activity has a specific program physiologist has allowed us knowledge to improve sports Students at Red Mountain HIT Center and truly enjoy that targets specific muscles to be on the cutting edge of performance and to protect are benefiting from the pro- the time they spend here. to help better perform in new training techniques,” against sport related injuries. grams at HIT Center. Additionally, we regularly a specific activity. On the said Barnes. “Additionally, “What makes the HIT “What I like about the HIT see excellent results from the slight chance that someone the comprehensive testing Center superior is we are Center is that I have seen an majority of our clients.” approaches the HIT Center each new client must undergo extremely different from other improvement in almost every The HIT Center is not with an activity where there is allows us to set up unique and gyms due to the sophisticated aspect of my game (soccer),” just for serious athletes. It’s Notes from the underground Hip-Hop scene ground hip-hop like Atmo- thinks he has areas to improve into their music, their dream does the acting thing, and he just here locally in Arizona sphere, Swollen Members and upon. is to make it big, and the overall has a great character. and to be known as that kid Canibus. These artists stay “I’ve been working in the scene out here really helps His records actually got me that brought back hip hop. I away from a lot of what the music industry ever since I me do that especially because into rapping. I used to dance also want my album to help mainstream artists do such as was in high school, about five there is such a wide range of in front of my mirror singing people, if someone were to rapping about their money, years now, which, compared cultures. There’s everything Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It, Wille- come up to me and be like, or the girls that they’re with, to other artists, isn’t very from punk bands to rap artists nium, and Wild Wild West.” ‘when I’m having a bad day, or the cars they have,” said long. I know I still have other to rock bands to country sing- Will Smith is an inspira- I throw your CD on,’ or when By Sarah Allmandinger SLiKK. “I try to listen more areas in which I can improve ers, and it gives you a lot of tion to keep working towards someone goes to sing my Staff Writer to people, what’s going on in on. I’m good, but I could be different vibes,” said SLiKK. a successful career, not just in song they be like, ‘I can relate their lives, and how they have better; better lyrically, finding SLiKK made the transition his music but in other aspects to that,’ those would be huge changed. I try to stay away beats, writing beats, punch from uni-cultured Maine, to as well. Wanting to help oth- goals for me.” The underground hip from what those rappers do on lines, everything. Everyone multi-cultured Arizona and ers relieve their hard times is Currently SLiKK is hop scene is not widely publi- television,” said SLiKK. could improve someway, and has had the chance to work another goal for SLiKK. recording songs and videos cized, but there is at least one SLiKK doesn’t want to that’s what I’m trying to do,” and perform with people who “I want to at least make and trying to be heard among musician trying to bring it out be just another rapper on said SLiKK. have all kinds of backgrounds. it and have a single out there hundreds of other up and into the open, Marcus Bour- TV making party videos and Although changes need to One person he would really to hear on the radio,” said coming artists. One card that land a.k.a. SLiKK. His name songs. He strives to tell his be made, SLiKK has the op- enjoy working with would be SLiKK. “I want to bring a he brings to the table is a new comes from his childhood, story among others and he portunity to meet several dif- the person who inspires him new flavor of hip hop up and flavor of style mixed with old given to him by his family. takes other artist’s ideas and ferent natures of people and most. let people know that it isn’t fashioned hip hop. See his “My uncle Matt went by makes them his own. has been able to mold himself “If I could work with one dead. Everyone says hip hop videos and hear his songs on the name of Slick. I used to “I see what others do, into what he is today. artist, I would really want to is dead and that it’s all about www.mystdio.net/SLiKK. get into so much trouble, and and I see how I can relate to “Since I’ve moved back work with Will Smith,” said rap or gangster rap, but it’s I would lie all the time when their work and better it in my here from Maine, I’ve put all SLiKK. “He can do every- not. I want to bring that back I was younger. The name own way,” said SLiKK. “An of my effort into my music. thing. He can keep it clean and be known for it, whether just got transferred from him example like Lil Wayne, he Anyone that has put an effort and still sell records. He it be on TV or on the radio or to me and it stuck ever since has the best word play. He’s I was seven,” said SLiKK. on point all-around, but at the “The only difference is I same time that’s like the main changed the C to a K.” stream vibe mixed with the His life experiences, such underground vibe. I try to go as family problems, childhood off of that.” and his teenage years, have all Wanting to be a copy-cat influenced his work. When in is one thing SLiKK is least high school, writing became a interested in becoming. He is release from the problems he striving to become one-of- was facing. a-kind in a world of similar “I used to write a lot of people. Studio One Media, poetry going through school,” a recording studio for both said SLiKK. “Being able records and videos, is helping to express my emotions and him find his own flow and things that were going on flavor. with me and turning those “Right now I’m work- experiences into words made ing with Studio One Media, me realize that rapping is like and they are helping me cut poetry to music. Music is an entire video album. I’m what a person turns to when also working with a freelance they are having a bad day, and producer, Billy Love, and he’s it’s their relation to a song getting me into the studio and on an album or on the radio trying to get some more tracks that helps them. That’s what out of me. If you were to go music is for me.” onto mystudio.net, there are Major influences have had a few other artists that I’m a huge impact on SLiKK’s working on collaborations music perception. He has the with,” said SLiKK. influences of several different Even though SLiKK is get- styles of music, everything ting studio time and making from alternative, to hard rock, videos, doesn’t mean he has to hip hop. been working in the music PHOTO PROVIDED BY SLiKK “I listen to a lot of under- business for long. He still Rapping is like poetry to music for musician Marcus Bourland a.k.a SLiKK. May 15, 2008 9 Fo c u s

6/22/08 6/22/08 10 May 15, 2008 Focus Mountain Lions get ready for summer Jackie Canez Brendon Cluff (junior) Priscilla Hamlett and (sophomore) “Summer vacation is pretty Emily Sherer “Summer vacation is like a much the highlight of my (sophomores) really long Christmas, but year because all you really “Summer makes my year. have to do is sleep. All the you don’t get anything. If It’s so chill. No grades, just rest just falls into place. Not you do, it’s just like a bad to mention that there is no fun.” sunburn.” school, which is like the best part.”

Mandy Forsyth (junior) Joe Moriarty (junior) Lori Lefors (junior) “I’m excited for Warped “I plan on sleeping a lot “I’m going to Florida with Tour, Dark Lotus and the this summer. When I’m my boyfriend this sum- Gigantour. This summer is not sleeping, I plan on mer. I’m excited. It should going to rock.” hanging out with friends.” be a blast.”

Rebecca Atkinson Katie Sanders (senior) Leia Boetel (sophomore) (sophomore) “Since I am graduating, I “Summer is long and “This summer I am going will work to earn money burning. At least we get a to go up to Payson with for college. I will try and long break from school.” some close friends. It fit in some fun stuff, too.” should be tons of fun.”

May/June Horoscopes What do the stars say about you? on the 28-29. Walking or another form of dedicated to enjoyment, play, and ro- routine physical exercise might help relax Libra mance. Your charm is easy and natural. your mind. Health is strong and vitality is Pressures are easing in your life and you good in May. (September 23 - October 22) are coming out of your shell. The lines You are attempting to re-invent your- self this month, and the urge for self- of communication are opening. Tensions Cancer transformation is strong. Wanting more in a close partnership lessen. Making a By Megan Thorson (June 22 - July 22) from life is a theme now and through next point of getting out of the house and tak- Editor You have been more assertive and driv- month. May is a good month in which ing in plays, movies, and other forms of en in the past months, but all that calms to borrow or to settle debts, if necessary. entertainment will do wonders. Learning Aries down this month as fiery Mars leaves your Either way, dealing with debt now tends new skills help improve your work, which (March 21 - April 19) sign. You are more detached than you to generate positive outcomes. However, will come into stronger focus towards the Your main focus this month is on mat- have been recently, and many pressures avoid financial transactions, especially end of the month. ters surrounding security, spending, and in your life lift. Overall, May is a pleasant with friends, on the 12-14 and 25-26. ownership. However, a sub-theme of May month devoted to dreams of the future and Intimate matters are strong, but don't try involves having fun, enjoying hobbies friendly socializing. Partnership mat- too hard to read between the lines with a Aquarius and other amusements, romance, specula- ters may have been strained, but begin to partner. Romance thrives on the 17-18. (January 20 - February 18) tion, activities with children, and general improve now. Watch for impulsive spend- Activities in and around the home fig- playfulness. The extrovert in you comes ing or disputes over money, particularly Scorpio ure strongly in the first half of May. Less out to play. You have a strong sense of around May 22. You have more energy attention to career responsibilities brings the dramatic now. You are likely to enjoy than usual to make money. (October 23 - November 21) you closer to your roots. Romance is financial rewards from work, particularly Focus this month is mostly on partner- hopping in the second half of the month, on the 1-2, 11-13, and 18. The need to be ing, sharing, and intimacy. Nevertheless, Leo when play time is more important to you lenient with friends arises. Spontaneity is the demands of your work, and perhaps than usual. You’ll have plenty of heated the key in May. Follow your heart! (July 23 - August 22) even the public, are large in May. This is A more self-assured and assertive spirit a strong month for settling differences on discussions with a partner this month. grabs hold of you in May, after the first a personal level, and for going after what There will be times when you might find a Taurus week of the month. You can’t be ignored! you want professionally. Communica- partner is coming on too strong or pushing (April 20 - May 20) The desire to move about, explore, and tion is key when it comes to dealing with his/her own agenda at your expense. In May is a power month for you. It's mark your territory is strong. Any efforts sensitive issues with a partner. Impulsive the last week of May, be cautious with time to turn on the charm, ask for what to restrict you will surely fail. Success is decision making should be avoided on the your money. you want, and pursue your personal goals what you crave now, and you are will- 21-23. Confidence works on the job, but and desires. A romance or creative project ing to take all the necessary steps to get haughtiness doesn’t. Love is especially Pisces moves forward after a lull. Job offers are ahead. Recognition and reward comes on potent on the 1-2, 12-13, and 17-18. (February 19 - March 20) likely to knock on your door. Opportuni- the 11-12 and 20-21. Avoid new initia- Plenty of visits, errands to run, so- tives on the 22-27. Any decisions made on ties to enhance your home also occur, and Sagittarius cial activities to attend, correspondence the 24-27 in particular are likely prema- you are identifying strongly with your to write and respond to, and other busy ture. (November 22 - December 21) family. Clear up money matters in the activity are featured for the first three first three weeks of the month, after which Practical matters are strong for you in May. Money matters move forward. weeks of May. This month is a great time financial judgment is somewhat impaired. Virgo to tell someone how you feel, even if You make a distinct impression on others Although gains are not necessarily explicit just yet, finances look more hopeful. In- they already know it. Family members this month--put your best foot forward. (August 23 - September 22) An adventurous, "don't tie me down" tellectual work and studies are favored are friendlier to you now and news you spirit gives way to a desire (or need) to this month. Towards the end of the receive is mostly pleasant. Love settles Gemini take care of business in May. You are in month, partnering comes into focus. It's a down and becomes more intimate. Avoid (May 21 - June 21) demand professionally. What you have strong period for any kind of negotiation making important love decisions on the 25-26. Enthusiasm for work projects May is mentally stimulating for you, (and haven't) done comes up for inspec- and smoothing over differences. The best returns, and more diversity as well as op- but mostly quiet for the first three weeks. tion this month, so keep everything above periods for you this month occur on the portunities occur on the job. Feelings of being blocked by circum- reproach. Lay low on May 3 and 24-26, 11-12 and 18, when you should keep your stances or others arise on the third, and the however, when energies are confusing eyes open for opportunities. Horoscopes courtesy of http://www. urge to rest is strong. It’s all systems go and you could inadvertently misrepresent cafeastrology.com. Horoscopes edited for on the 22-24. You’re plugged in, talk- yourself. If gossip flies, take the high Capricorn appropriateness. ative, and brimming with ideas. Avoid road and let your behavior speak for itself. (December 22 - January 19) This is another first-rate month for love. scheduling new endeavors on the 25-26, The first three weeks of May are mostly however. Pay attention to a fabulous idea Romantic matters are moving forward. Focus May 15, 2008 11 Bella Notte May 3, 2008 12 May 15, 2008 A&E The Roar Concert cool-down So maybe Arizona isn’t cool enough to host a big-name music festival like Coachella, South By Southwest, or Lollapa- looza, but that doesn’t mean we don’t get a decent crop of all-day concerts. Even if the names are unfamiliar, festivals By Joyce Tammany relieve the boredoms of summer, provide a chance for discovering new music, and are just a good time to spend with friends. Here are some festivals coming your way this summer, as well as some others to look forward to in the coming Editor year.

Edgefest Warped Tour Arizona’s biggest music festival is so America’s biggest punk rock circus is big that it recently moved to Schnepf now in its 14 year. This year’s tour has Farms in Queen Creek. Tickets last a bit of a pop twist, with The Acad- year were around $30. With three emy Is… as the headliners, but acts stages, Edgefest is the best way to like Against Me! and The Bronx keep get the most bang for your buck. the tour true to its roots. Tickets are It also has the widest spectrum of cheap at $25.72, but beware of Tick- performers, featuring local acts, indie etmaster fees – they’ll add more than favorites, and big headliners, such as $17 to your purchase. Your best bet is last year’s The Plain White T’s, Jimmy to get your tickets at the door, but no Eat World, Social Distortion, and Bad matter what you pay, with 244 bands Religion. over ten stages, it’ll be worth your money. The tour will be at Cricket Pavilion on June 25.

PHOTO BY JOYCE TAMMANY PHOTO COURTESTY OF STACIE MRAZ Hot Hot Heat performed a sweaty but satis- Cobra Starship will be hitting the road again fying set at last year’s Edgefest. this summer as a part of Warped Tour. Projekt Revolution Tempe Music Festival Linkin Park’s traveling freak show has This two day festival is held annually been noted for its lineup of both rock at Tempe Beach Park, right off of Mill and hip hop acts. Though 2007’s tour Avenue. Like Edgefest, each of the featured only one hip hop artist, and three stages features local favorites, this year’s tour has none, concertgoers up-and-coming indie acts, and big can expect a wide array of bands that headliners, like this year’s My Chemi- fuse many styles of music together. cal Romance and Fergie. General ad- This year’s tour features Atreyu mission tickets for this year were $40 headlining the smaller, general admis- each, but the $65 Landshark Lounge sion stage, while Linkin Park shares tickets come with food and drink the main stage with The Bravery and vouchers, as well as the best view of other acts. The tour stops in Phoenix the main stage. at Cricket Pavilion on August 7, and tickets cost $20.75 - $70.75.

PHOTO COURTESY OF STACIE MRAZ PHOTO BY JOYCE TAMMANY My Chemical Romance blew the audience Canadian quartet Billy Talent brought their away at last year’s Projekt Revolution. unique style of punk to Tempe. Buddy Holly lives! at the Broadway Palm holders are treated to recreations of Buddy’s live performances, including his last concert alongside The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens. Each actor demonstrates his best showmanship. Some By Joyce Tammany wave their guitars wild- Editor ly; others prance across the stage or even stand on their instruments. It has been nearly 50 years since Todd Meredith fully em- “The Day The Music Died.” On Febru- braces his role as Buddy ary 3, 1959, a plane carrying Buddy Holly. Meredith’s admi- Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Lawrence, ration for Holly’s music and Ritchie Valens, crashed, killing lasts long after the show everyone inside. These musicians are is over – he and fellow dead and gone, but for two magical cast mate, Anthony Rand hours at the Broadway Palm, they are (who portrays bassist Joe brought back to life in Buddy: The B. Mauldin), record songs Buddy Holly Story. written and inspired by Buddy feels less like a traditional Buddy Holly together as musical and more like a lost episode Not Fade Away. Mere- of Behind The Music – a visual whirl- dith’s voice may struggle PHOTO COURTESY OF TIM TRUMBLE wind of a biography, spliced with to match Buddy’s dis- Actor Todd Meredith reprises his role as the legendary Buddy Holly at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater in concert footage. The play depicts tinctive vocal style, but Mesa. Buddy’s struggles to establish himself his performance as both as a rock act in the country-loving an actor and musician who just wants something to do in tickets are $45. Tickets can be pur- town of Lubbock, Texas, his rise to (he also play’s Buddy’s guitar parts) is east Mesa this summer, Buddy and any chased at www.broadwaypalmwest. rock star status, and his tragic end. pitch perfect. other of the shows at the Broadway com. To hear music from Not Fade The brightly-colored sets transport The Buddy Holly Story has an ap- Palm are perfect choices for a night Away, check out www.myspace.com/ the audience back in time to record peal that goes beyond an audience out on the town. I guarantee you’ll be notfadeawayrocks. label offices, radio station studios, of “theater geeks” and aging teen- dancing in the aisles. and other places pivotal to Buddy’s age rebels from the 1950’s. Whether Tickets for the show and the pre- career. Throughout the show, ticket you’re a lover of the arts or someone show buffet are $45 - $54. Show only May 15, 2008 A&E 13 May 15, 2008 14 A&E Summer Concert Calendar Who When Where How Much Kool Shades May 16, 6:00 p.m. Club Congress, Tucson $5 Crash Coordinates May 16, 7 p.m. The One Place, Phoenix $10 Eisley, The Myriad May 18, 7 p.m. The Brickhouse, Phoenix $15 @ the door Fall of Troy, The Dear Hunter May 19, 7 p.m. The Clubhouse, Tempe $12 @ the door The Phenomenauts, The A.K.A.’s May 20, 7 p.m. The Brickhouse, Phoenix $10 Mindless Self Indulgence, May 21, 6:30 p.m. Marquee Theatre, Tempe $25 @ the door The Birthday Massacre Murder By Death, Dios Malos May 21, 7 p.m. The Clubhouse, Tempe $12 @ the door Von Bondies, Die! Die! Die! May 21, 8 p.m. Club Congress, Tucson $8 Gigantour featuring Megadeth May 22, 4:30 p.m. Mesa Amphitheatre, $36 - $275 Mesa Dresden Dolls May 23, 6:30 p.m. Marquee Theatre, Tempe $22 @ the door The Police, Elvis Costello May 24, 8:00 p.m. Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix $40 - $225 Iron Maiden May 26, 7:30 p.m. Cricket Pavilion, Phoenix $20 - $75 The Cure June 4, 7:00 p.m. Dodge Theatre, Phoenix $37 - $57 Kanye West, Rihanna June 8, 7:00 p.m. Jobing.com Arena, $39.85 - $79.85 Glendale Jimmy Eat World, Minus The Bear June 18, 7:30 p.m. Dodge Theatre, Phoenix $29 - $32

The Reel Reviews by Eric Stoss 21 (10/10) 21 is one of the best movies in quite a while. Without a doubt, this movie is worth seeing. The movie is about an MIT student, Ben Campbell (Jim Strugess), who ends up counting cards in Las Vegas as a part of his professor, Micky Rosa’s (Kevin Spacey), “business.” This film has everything one could want: comedy, suspense, action, drama and romance. We see as Ben changes from a shy enigma to a confident young genius with the ability to turn gambling into a profitable business. Each character in 21 seems to grow as well: we see the professor turn darker; we see a fun loving guy turn serious, we see jealousy of one character turn into hate, and we see one character turn from powerful villain into a mysterious, neutral, self-involved man. The actors and actresses give life to their roles and perform them as if they were playing themselves. By the end, you are left wanting one of two things, more or the ability to go count cards. This movie is completely worth the $7 to see it.

Superhero Movie (8/10) Sometimes movies are hilarious simply because being stupid for the sake of being stupid is funny. As with most movies with the title ending in “Movie,” such as Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2 or Epic Movie; Superhero Movie is completely stupid. These movies take scenes from many films in the genre and poke fun at them. This point is one downfall of Superhero Movie, because it only takes from about three noticeable movies. Otherwise the movie, for the most part, is a complete rip off of Spiderman. As would be expected from such a movie, we see no growth in the characters, but then again the movie is meant to completely lack any seriousness. Superhero Movie does not let down, though, when it comes to the comedy. By the end of the movie, you get a good laugh and go home with a pretty big smile. I recommend this movie for those that like to laugh and who believe that stupid for the sake of stupid is funny.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF YAHOO! MOVIES Sp o r t s May 15, 2008 15 The Roar Boys volleyball Cheerleader Serves up points of the month tional, so it was all throughout cheering at the ball games and the United States. being a positive role model.

The Roar: What kind of The Roar: Is there anything prize did you win? else you’d like to add? Carpenter: There was a Carpenter: I’m very prize packet with Propel thankful for being a varsity water, Secret and Cover Girl cheerleader for three years, By Valerie Nunez By Sam Whitaker stuff. being captain and supporting Editor Staff Writer my squad, my school and my The Roar: Being captain of coach. This year, Red Mountain’s boys volleyball Danielle Carpenter, captain your cheer team, do you feel team has experienced nothing but the sweet of our Red Mountain varsity that you’re a natural-born taste of success. The team was off to a good cheer team, has achieved leader? Or was it something start and only improved as the season contin- the honor of being named Var- you had to strive for? ued on. sity.com’s cheerleader of the Carpenter: A little of both. I “We finished 13-4 and won the conference month for April. felt like I had to strive to ac- championship,” said Coach Peebles, the boys complish it because I’m kind volleyball coach. “We will qualify for state as The Roar: What did you of shy, and this helped me get either the seventh or eighth seat, depending on have to do to earn the honor out there. the results of some upcoming matches.” of being named Varsity.com’s With an immense amount of skill and an cheerleader of the month for The Roar: What kind of ever-improving team, varsity boys volleyball April? cheerleading experience do was able to achieve their goal of making it to Carpenter: I had to be a you have? state. team leader, and I was captain Carpenter: I cheered at “We have a possibility of going deep in the of my team this year. I really Fremont for a year, and I’ll tournament. I think we’ve got a good solid had to live up to those expec- be cheering for three years at group,” said Coach Peebles. “If we play well tations and be the best that I Red Mountain on varsity. together, like we have been in the last few can be. My coach saw that in weeks, we can do well in the tournament.” me. She gave me the applica- The Roar: What kind of ef- The team consists primarily of underclass- tion to fill out, and we sent it fect do you think cheerleading men, with just one senior, Logan Platchek. in to Varsity .com. will have on your future? PHOTO BY PORTRAIST BY REG Carpenter: It taught me to With a senior and three juniors, all who have Junior Benjamin Dockter spikes the volleyball. been with the team since they were freshmen, The Roar: What was your be more confident, a leader, the team has had the opportunity to thrive. reaction when you found out and to accomplish what I tently and have improved. I’m excited about want in life. “We’ve kind of built the program around the future. We’ve got everybody but Logan that you won this award? those guys and developed into a really strong Carpenter: I was really PHOTO BY SAM WHITAKER coming back. We’re gonna miss him a lot. I The Roar: What made you team,” said Coach Peebles. “Throughout the excited. I couldn’t believe Junior Danielle Carpenter was think we’re building a program going in the want to be a cheerleader? season, we’ve played well off and on. As right direction.” that I won because there are named April’s cheerleader of we’ve progressed, we’ve played more consis- so many applicants. It’s na- Carpenter: I love getting the month by Varsity.com. out in front of crowds and Baseball takes a swing at our questions

The Roar: What qualities do some of the players bring to the table? Sanchez: “Everybody is cool with each other and likes each other whether they are a sophomore or junior. Most of our players played football at the beginning of the year, so everyone knows each other pretty By Sarah Allmandinger Staff Writer well.” Espy: “We got a bunch of athletes, football players, golfers, basketball Spring is upon us, and Red Moun- players, so it’s a good combination of tain’s baseball team has been slam- athletes.” ming the competition with a 14-4 record. The Roar sat down with a The Roar: How strong is the team couple of Red Mountain’s top baseball this year? players to discuss their season so far. Sanchez: “The team is very strong. Seniors Jim Sanchez (center fielder) Most of our starting line up is return- and Dean Espy (short stop), shed light ing players from last season. We did on the past season. well last year, so this year we are doing even better.” The Roar: How does this year differ from last? The Roar: How has the team evolved Espy: “We have a lot of seniors and and/or improved from last year? returnees we’ve all played together Sanchez: “Everyone has taken on for a while now so it’s just like bigger and better rolls. Instead of PHOTO BY PORTRAITS BY REG another year for us. We’ve molded not being expected to step-up during Senior Dean Espy prepares to return the ball from the infield. together and bonded well.” tough situations last year and this year, they’ve stepped-up.” The Roar: What do you like better ing errors, that’s what our competi- their poise, maturity and were able about this year? The Roar: What are the goals for this tion is.” stay down to earth. They made it Sanchez: “Everyone knows each season? into the state playoffs ranked num- other better and everyone had more Sanchez: “To go to state champion- The Roar: What is your biggest chal- ber two in the state until they were faith in each other so we worked bet- ship and win.” lenge this year? defeated by Highland with the score ter as a team.” Espy: “Not letting the success get to of 8-4. Espy: “It’s our senior year. It’s our The Roar: Who is the biggest compe- us. When you’re doing well it’s easy last chance, and we are fighting for tition? to get a big head and it’s also easy to a championship. It’s fun to be with Sanchez: “We are our biggest compe- get knocked off that top spot.” these guys for the last time.” tition. We could play against anyone, The team didn’t let those wins but when we beat ourselves like mak- give them a big head. They kept 16 May 15, 2008 Sp o r t s 2007-2008 Coaches wrap-up Coach Grantham Coach Hamilton Junior Varsity Football Girls Softball

“We had a good season. We finished six and three. Our “We just won our first play-off game, 9-0 against North goal for junior varsity was to get ready for varsity and we Canyon. After the season is over, most of the girls will accomplished that.” play on club teams to keep their skill levels up and to keep them in shape.”

Coach Faccio Coach Jones Varsity Baseball Football

“We have done very well this season. We are ranked “Even though we didn’t get to play in the state cham- one or two in Power Ranking. Right now we are focusing pionship, the football team did great. The guys on the on winning the playoffs.” team made this season awesome. Spring training for next year started on May 5 and with hard work, next year’s team should be very good.”

Coach Ross Coach Appel Boys Golf Girls Basketball

“We had a very young team, but we did very well. “We had to replace the whole team from last year We finished seventh in state and first in the East Valley but we did really well. We made it to the state playoffs Regions. Next year we should be just as good.” and we did better than other teams thought we would. The girls are doing summer camp, open gyms and summer leagues, and we are taking a group of girls to Washington to compete in a tournament.”

Coach Fajardo Coach Graves Girls Dive Boys Tennis

“The season went very well. A lot of the divers quali- “Our season was very good. We won east valley region fied for State, and that’s not easy.” for the sixth year in a row, and made it to state quarter- finals. Our record at the end of the season was 13 wins and three loses.”

Coach Pagel Coach Sessions Junior Varsity Baseball Boys Basketball

“The junior varsity baseball team had a fine season, “We had a really good season. We made it into the especially since we won our last eight games by a com- state tournament, and a lot of the boys had individual bined score of 80 to 10. We saw an immense amount of sucess.” improvement. The team had a great attitude. We have high hopes for the future of Red Mountain baseball. Many of the players will be playing summer and fall baseball as well as lifting in order to get stronger.”

Coach DiDomenico Coach Teatro Wrestling Girls Track

“We peaked perfectly as planned. We were 5A State “Cross country was very successful, the team did a Runner-up and Dual Meet Semi-finalists. We implemented great job producing two all region athletes and finishing a power lifting program, increased our technique package in the top ten at state. We are going to region. At this vastly by utilizing sixth period and club twice a week, as point in time, we are taking the most girls ever to region. well as summer camp and providing a multitude of com- In the past years, we've taken about 22-24 girls and this petition opportunities.” season we have 34 going.”

Coach Gillen Coach Rushing Badminton Girls Golf

“The Badminton team made Red Mountain history by “The girls did really good this year. We won city and winning back to back championships. Our record was 7-0. regionals. We finished 3rd in state.” The girls have been lifting and conditioning all semester. We are in the gym hitting already and will continue in the summer. We are going to start the season strong and competitive.”

Coach Graves Coach Thomas Girls Tennis Boys Track

“We had a great year, went 13-3 overall and won our “The boys have had a standout season this year, tak- sixth region championship in a row. We got very close ing home trophies at the Queen Creek Invite and Basha to advancing to state finals this year and it honestly was Relays. We also have won four out of five dual meets. very disappointing and very hard to take that we were We are looking to show strong at region and secure a solid not there in the end. But, we know what we have to do second place. We have the ability to score big points at and it is definitely hard work. I believe we can do it; our state in a few areas and should score the most points at main goal is always to win state title. Next year we will the region meet that the boys team ever has.” have a brand new tennis facility to play on so I believe that we help us tremendously.”