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Yesterday, students from the Talon’s leadership class raised money for the local SPCA and raised awareness about shelter animals with a bake sale at the kiosk. e leadership group sold baked goods to support the Port Coquitlam branch. It was the nal sale run by the leadership group. “We wanted to do this event to help spread awareness of adopting animals [from] animal shelters because people tend to opt for pet stores who get their animals from animal mills, which is unethical,” said Emily Yuan, grade 10 Talons leadership student. “We want to help the animals [in the shelters] and break the stigma that shelter animals aren’t as good,” added Yuan. “ e rst part of the bake sale was during the talent show in February,” said Quirien

MINA FREEMAN PHOTO Mulder ten Kate. REEL TICKET TIME: A leadership student and a volunteer, both grade 12, show the tickets for grade 9 and 10 students for the Reel “ e talent show was not providing a con- Canada fi lm festival that is happening today in the MPR and the gym. Students were allowed to swap tickets for viewing either The Whale cession so they were made a part of [it].” or Iron Road. Micheal Par i t, director of The Whale and Raymond Massey, producer of Iron Road will be visiting our school. “During the talent show they had a display table where they showed information from the SPCA and had sheets of animals that Reel Canada movie festival today in MPR, gym needed a home,” added Mulder ten Kate. e students’ fundraising may go towards J Z before lunch commences. at makes them timeless. [ e stories] are food, spaying, and medical treatments for Sta reporter Prior to the festival, the junior students even more relevant in 2018 than it was 8 animals at the SPCA. were given a survey on which movie they’d years ago, as we have more awareness [ap- is event was put on through the student’s Today, grade 9 and 10 students will par- like to watch with programs that include de- proaching these issues],” said Cindy Quach, leadership class as a part of the Talons pro- ticipate in the Reel Canadian Movie Festival tailed plot summarys. English teacher and event organizer. gram, where they need to organize a com- and enjoy either e W h a l e or Iron Road e 600 students ranked the seven lms in Since each student holds the possession munity or school event. during block 2 and 3. order of preference, and the Whale and Iron of a di erent ticket, they are encouraged to “ ose students who were in grade 9 are e Whale will be played in the gym, con- Road were clearly the leading lms with 184 trade tickets with others. now in grade 10 and can continue with [the] sidering the majority of the voters choose votes and 67 votes, respectively. ere was a trading center at the kiosk for projects they’ve done in the past, so they can this lm as their rst choice. Iron Road is about a Chinese woman who the past two days at lunch for students to ex- teach the skills to the grade 9’s,” said Mulder ere are less tickets for Iron Road and it is masquerading as a man to be recruited as change tickets. ten Kate. will be played in the MPR. A bigger movie a tea boy constructing on the coast to coast A er Talons got their passes on Tuesday, e idea of the SPCA bake sale was not only screen will be also brought to the gym for railroad. they have until today’s second block to to help the SPCA, but to also help strengthen a better enjoyment. e movies will start While the construction of the railway con- switch with another student to watch a dif- the group of students’ leadership skills. during second block and run through CL tinues, she falls into a forbidden love with the ferent movie. “ e idea is to work on communication time to third block. son of the owner of the railroad company. “I choose e W h a l e in that survey because skills, planning skills, contacting people in e producer of Iron Road, Raymond It exposes the discrepancy of racial di er- I love animals,” said Sunny Jiang, grade 10. the community, asking for volunteers to help Massey, and the director of e W h a l e , ences between the 19th century and now. “I am completely comfortable to talk to a out, making posters, promoting the event,” M i c h a e l P a r t , will come, giving students Par t, a long time National Geographic stranger for e W h a l e ticket.” said Mulder ten Kate. the chance to interact with them and ask writer, wrote and directed many lms on is is a brand-new event in Gleneagle, and “Being a [grade] 10 de nitely allows us questions to people involved in the lm. animal protection, especially sea mammals. students have di erent opinions about it. to take on more of a leadership role,” said Massey is the grandson of the legend- Par t received multiple awards with Saving ose who tend to enjoy the movie, such Sophia Mazzocchio, a grade 10 organizer. ary actor of the same name, who acted in Luna and made another documentary with as Diana Huang, grade 10, said: “it is always “Now that I have had a year of experience, 87 in lms and televison series such as Dr. the same team. at documentary is e enjoyable to watch a lm, especially when I am able to take on larger and slightly more Kildaire. Whale, a further exploration of the small both are good.” di cult tasks on my own.” A er the movie, Talons will study the core killer whale Luna and her journey along the “ e idea is pretty good. But for people like “ e whole point of this project is not only competencies that are activated by the lms. coastline of Vancouver Island. me that aren’t interested in movie as a whole, to donate money, but to also raise awareness Students will be quietly dismissed following “ ese movies have been chosen for its it could be like a little waste of time.” said, about the SPCA,” said Mulder ten Kate, “Not the instructions of their block three teachers quality and the theme they are exploring. Frank Lu, grade 10. all projects have to [be about] money.” INSIDE ONtheCALENDAR TRUMP TARIFFS: CONVINCING CONCERT: MARCH 16 Last day of school The new tax established on 4 Gleneagle’s music department MARCH 17 metal material cross-border dedication pulls o an Spring break SUMS & SCIENCE: dedication pulls o an APRIL 3 trading would a ect Canadian It’s not all about outstanding concert economy. numbers and equa- by concert choir, APRIL 6 Spirit assembly junior band, tions in math and APRIL 13 Battle of the bands & science department senior band, Colour run over the years. vocal jazz, and jazz band. APRIL 14 TALONS Garage sale & 2 8 Kid’s fun sports day 2Opinion theEdge MAR. 15, 2018 ICBC rate change has pros, cons for all drivers Nearing the end of their scal year at the also pushing to increase how strict they are end of March, ICBC is forecasted to lose when it comes to high risk driving. $1.3 billion. Currently, a driver can be involved in one Considering the circumstances, ICBC has crash every 13 years and not have a change begun to change their policy, and are ask- to their insurance, and a three-year period ing the public on what needs to be done to of insurance increase if they end up in more x the crown corporation. than one crash. e major cause for ICBC’s loss is the in- is rule has now changed so that a driv- crease of motor vehicle crashes and how er is only allowed one crash every 20 years ICBC is unable to collect enough money without an increase in insurance, and a 10 from people’s premiums to cover claim year wait period of insurance increase if costs. they end up in more than one crash. ICBC’s own statistics One factor the prov- show an ever-increasing ince has yet to conclude number of crashes. With Good drivers should on, is what makes a driv- 260,000 crashes in 2012, er a high-risk driver or the number has risen to not be charged more in not. 330,000 crashes in 2016. premiums as a result of e province is looking at’s around 900 colli- the driving of high risk to the public to complete sions every day. a questionnaire about With BC having the drivers. “ driving risks and the second highest insur- proposed policy changes ance rates in Canada be- by April 5. hind Ontario, the system “ Furthermore, the ques- for the current insurance policy is overdue tionnaire also asks if new drivers should be for change. considered high risk, thus having to pay a David Eby, BC attorney general, stated, higher premium. that “car insurance rates in our province Insurance will also be changing for teen- aren’t fair. Low risk drivers with perfect age drivers, and have stricter repercussions records are paying more than they should. for those in their rst crash. Meanwhile, high-risk drivers who are driv- e proposed changes by ICBC is a long ing costs up for everyone aren’t paying overdue policy change and a welcome one enough.’’ by the general public. e current system has drivers paying for Good drivers should not be charged more increased insurance premiums even if their in premiums because of the driving of high vehicle is involved in a crash with someone risk drivers. High risk drivers should have else at the wheel. Changes need to apply in- an increase in their premiums to give them surance to the driver and not the vehicle. incentive to drive more safely. Lending a vehicle to someone should not ICBC have dug themselves in a hole of result in an increase in an insurance if debt, and are nally realizing the outdated they end up in a crash. BC government is model of their current insurance policies. Trump’s tari missed target for proper trade with Canada L S steel import duties was implement integrated with the United States. Many transnational companies to protect their citizen’s rights Edge columnist in 2002. If the tari is implemented, would be hurt from it, especially and interests, it is important to be Trump says military construc- Canada will also face a huge eco- the automobile industry, whose aware of other countries’ condi- On March 1, Donald Trump de- tion also requires additional gov- nomic loss. Canada is not only a supply chain is fully entwined tions, and world situations when clared that an imposed tari will ernment funding. major supplier of both steel and between Canada and the United deciding. be added to imported metal; 25 e disadvantages of the tari aluminum to the United States, States. Sometimes, Trump will go to the percent for steel, and 10 percent are obvious. e Canada may extreme in favor of Americans, for aluminum in order to revive measure will di- have to cooper- and Canada should not accept his the United States homeland man- rectly cause an ate more close- decisions passively. ufacturer industries. increase in raw ly with other e Canadian government Although government decisons Photo Trump signed the formal procla- material prices. countries such should stand its ground rm- and policies are instituted to protect their removed as mation on March 8. Canada and As American as Mexico and ly, and try to negotiate with the per SD43 Mexico will be exempted initially. manufacturers citizen’s rights and interests, it is important Japan under the United States. Canada should online However, for permanent exemp- rely on import- to be aware of other countries’ conditions, t a r i . make a win-win relationship policy. tion, Trump wants a renegotiation ed steel and and world situations when deciding.” O cials and with its neighboring country, and of North American Free Trade aluminum, the —Leo Shen businesses on achieve a balance between the Agreement, which he tweeted as businesses must Edge columnist ARTONA both sides of world’s largest econom ies. a “bad deal for USA”, on March 5. raise prices of “ border strongly e actions of citizens are al- Trump believes the tari will commodities to condemned the ways involved with the govern- help boost American manufac- keep pro ts. but also the largest buyer of steel idea, and Prime Minister Justin ment’s decisions. turer industry, provide more job At the same time, most of the and aluminum from America. Trudeau said it was “absolutely It is important for citizens to re- opportunities, and improve the products which Canada im- is means the industry of the unacceptable,” speaking on March alize their situation and express economy, since its employment in ports from America will be more two countries are tied howev- 2 in Barrie, Ontario. their perspectives to the govern- the metallurgic industry contin- expensive. er, the tari would only stall the Although government deci- ment, that way the government ued dropping a er the imposed e economy of Canada is trade. sions and policies are instituted can make judgments properly. theEdge [email protected] S t a : Jackson Adrian, Chang Che, Greg Choi, Amanda Ding, Zoe Adviser: Scott Findley • s [email protected] e E d g e conforms and adheres to the standards and style of the Canadian Press Houston, Diane Huang, Eric Huang, Daniel Kim, Catherine King, Since 1997, e Edge has been the independent voice of the students of Gleneagle and is produced by the Journalism 11/12 class. 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[During leadership] Mr. The green team is I am not sure if they [do] Hayes [gave us] group activities looking into creating a school or not. In science, it is talked which included picking up garden as well as designing about, but I feel like they could waste in the school. We felt more ways to get people to [try] harder and [have] more proud of our actions.” recycle.” school cleanups.” — grade 12 — grade 12 — grade 9 “ ARTONA “ ARTONA “ ARTONA

I think that they are In the school there are I feel like the school does becoming better but there recycling bins [and] compost a lot to promote it, but I am not still is not that much and even bins. From grade 9 we learn sure how much attention we compost [only] started last year how to throw away our [waste] give it. We do things like paper at Gleneagle.” properly.” parade, but we just do it.” ARTONA ARTONA ARTONA “— grade 10 “— grade 10 “— grade 11 National sword project creates disturbance in scrap trade among nations

Joe Zhou during the last decade. The garbage in has suffered a huge problem with recycling. 10.6 million cubic yards of garbage added Edge columnist world-leading countries proved to be useful The trash completely occupies landfills, to Michigan landfills in 2017. But for the and valuable to those in poverty. which is never a problem. Both America recent condition of the United States, the Announced on January 1st, 2018, China’s Those helpful resources including compo- and European nations, who regularly sell existing trading argument may not last any “national sword” project stabs into the heart nents of electrical devices, recyclable plas- their garbage to China, see this as an oppor- longer. of waste management in Oregon. tics, reusable fabrics. tunity to improve in the recycling indus- It is time to start having the vision of what By banning more than 80% of the trash Scrap trade, like every other international tries, although they are having difficulties changes can be brought to the big picture. imported from any other countries, China trade, follows the same rules in the world taking their first steps. It is vital to understand that using recy- leaves many piles of garbage bags in its market, including the restriction of the Canada, on the other hand, does not ex- clable materials can improve the industries origins. amount and by creating jobs and economy, in contrast An article from Metro News describe the the quality. with unrecyclable trashes that will only be There is an bury in a landfill forever. hardships recyclers face, and the problem Not only do these actions protect cannot be fixed in short-term. internation- If citizens of Canada consume less unre- To sustain the beautiful environment al treaty on environments, but also the standard Photo cyclable resources, the scary 10.6 million Canada has, ugly and disgusting waste this matter. one should have for self-awareness and removed as will eventually come down. The Basel per SD43 Some baby steps for everyone to take are: needs to be eliminated. Canadian identities. Isn’t it great to continue However, the most recent report from The Convention online put your coffee in a washable container in- Conference Board of Canada suggests that is current- living in the beautiful Earth right now?” policy. stead of the given plastic ones in Starbucks; Canada is still a C level country on waste ly signed —Joe Zhou order to-go food with lunch boxes rather generation. by over 180 Edge columnist ARTONA than the Styrofoam made to-go boxes; shop Japan, an A level country that is 26 times states to pro- “ with environmently-friendly fabric shop- smaller than Canada, yet with 91 million tect the en- ping bags in preference to the plastic bags. more people, only generates half of the vironment. Not only do these actions protect the en- trash Canada generates. That makes it illegal to transfer waste to port scraps to China. In fact, Canadian vironment, but they are also the standard Where do those stinky scraps go? countries who disagree with importing. trash often travels to the United States and one should have for self-awareness to ex- The answer is these scraps are exported In the three months since China’s scrap other Asian countries. One of the reports press Canadian identities. It would be great to less developed countries, such as China, policy came into effect, Oregon in the US said Canadian solid waste made up about to continue living on our beautiful Earth. LETTERStotheEDITOR Re: Small Canadian national anthem People’s perspectives have drastically rev- “governments grant permits, communities This article comes from an unprepared and change means big inclusion for people olutionized throughout history. Whether grant permission,” in regard to the Energy biased route. In the article, it is assumed that In Zoe Houston’s article, she states “those people agree with it or not, the heated debate East Pipeline. If he stays true to his words, because the jurors were all white, they are all who do not agree with the change in these over the change of the national anthem sym- then the voices of the communities in racist, but it is a known fact that the defen- crucial lyrics are showing that they do not bolizes the brand-new set of moral standards Northern BC should be at the forefront. dant and their lawyer are able to select their follow the values of a Canadian and wish to in this modern society. Who are we to decide whether the pipeline jurors in their favor, people that are more exclude some of their fellow citizens.” In our North American history, there are outweighs the objections when we ignore likely from the start to be on their side. As someone who does not agree with the a few “Great Awakenings” that took place those entitled to have a say in this matter? I In Canada, there has been a long, violent, change, I would like to ask Zoe Houston if I where people’s values, innovations, and understand the potential economic benefits and brutal history with how Indigenous peo- am still a Canadian. The old lyrics are an ode thinking drastically evolved. of this pipeline, but in no way should that be ple have been treated by white Canadians. to those who contributed in the war. We did In my opinion, this tiny change to the lyrics built on human rights violations. Though the jurors may not have been rac- not fight or help in the war, so why should represents a shift in our perspective. The dif- -Cindy Yu ist, they may have been biased, for they we change an important part of our history? ferences and conflict among people’s opin- have been chosen to be on the side of the I understand that all the men, women, ions also contribute to another awakening in Re: Stanley trial verdict envokes racist re- oppressor. LGBTQ+ and multicultural people who con- our generation. marks towards all white jury -Maya Javier tributed in the war deserve recognition but -Carrie Hu I strongly agree with Zhang’s piece and I this is not the way. believe our justice system is very bias toward Canada needs to stop trying to nit-pick and Re: Trans Mountain pipeline’s needs out- white people when deciding a jury. I believe change history, the government and Canada weigh objections that all factors, such as race, religion, age and as a whole should be using our time and en- I am disappointed that the article over- gender, should be considered. ergy toward making a more inclusive future looks the rights of Indigenous peoples when A jury should have an equal mix of all types and address more serious issues. weighing the pros and cons of the Kinder of people with different backgrounds. Our Moving forward with an open mind is Morgan pipeline. The UN Declaration on justice system, this time, definitely failed to more effective than looking back with a the Rights of Indigenous Peoples states that develop a successful trial and we must use closed mind. they “have the right to lands, territories, this as a precedent for future, similar cases. -Victoria Makovetski and resources which they have traditional- My condolences to the disappointed ly owned, occupied, or otherwise acquired.” Indigenous community and I hope that our The amendment to the Canadian national The route of this pipeline will cross many government can take initiative and let the anthem is a significant step to further achieve First Nations reserves. voices of all people be heard in future trials. and reflect on the millennium thinking. As Justin Trudeau once said that -Kevin Zou 4Features theEdge Mar. 15, 2018

Celebrating 20 years of Talons

Just over 20 years ago, 20Gleneagle opened. The math and science departments are a huge part of our school, but there have been several developments over the past years. Sums & science GLENEAGLE ARCHIVE SLITHERING INTO TIME: A Gleneagle student meets Rocky the Boa, the boa constrictor that lived in the science hallway in Gleneagle’s early years. The current corn snake, Francis, currently resides where Rocky once lived and was fed large rats. Math, science departments always developing through time Amanda Ding In the math department, events are run we celebrate student success in math con- available for students who need extra help,” Staff reporter by the math contest club, with Ali Tootian, tests,” said Tootian. added Tootian. mathematics teacher, helping to organize it. “We have noticed that just crossing the “We have also developed an effective com- In Gleneagle’s twenty years, many depart- “The number of students participating in stage at the end of the year in the school’s munication between families to make sure ments have gone through changes, includ- contests during the year have been dramat- award night was not enough,” added their math skills are being developed, to ing the math and science department. ically increasing,” mentioned Tootian. Tootian. “And the student’s math con- help students enroll in post-secondary ed- From changes in students to the changes “Three or four students in the past 15 tests [results] were not considered at that ucation,” added Tootian. in technology and its effect on teaching, a years qualified for international contests. moment.” In the science department, there are also lot has changed. One is the Math Olympiad and AIME con- Overall, the math department has not many notable changes as well. With more Mike Simmons, math teacher since 1998, test, which were unlike the regular ones like only improved on their curriculum for stu- technology, there are more opportunities has seen several changes in the kind of stu- which are based on results of previous con- dents, but has provided a place for students for students to participate in science related dents at Gleneagle. tests, Math Olympiad is based on COMC who love math to discuss and work together activities. “I think one of the biggest changes is when and AIME is based on the results of AMC,” on problems. “There was a field trip to Orlando, Florida students went to their catchment schools, to said Nevena Savovic, mathmatics teacher. “I believe we have achieved a decent de- in 2016,” said Peri Morenz, science teacher. opening boundaries and bringing in inter- Another example of the students’ interests velopment in every level you can image, not “We’ve never done that as a field trip before, national students,” said Simmons. in math contests, is the new math challeng- only grade 9 to 12 curricular, but also in and that was where they got a chance to do Mark Liao, science teacher at Gleneagle ers 10. Tootian hopes to be continuing it the connection we have with the students,” science at Disney World.” since 1999, sees that “Gleneagles’ student with math challengers 9. mentioned Tootian. “We have provided lots There is also the annual Physics Olympics population is more academic over the “In the past six years we have also had [or- of extra help for students. There are teach- that has been happening for a long time at years,” said Liao. ganized] math contest award night, where ers every morning, lunch and after school Gleneagle. “We are also doing our first ever

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AwesomeAlumni Staff reportertaff reportersssssAS Many students have passed through Gleneagle’s halls, each that include appearances in the series National Geographic TV, The Globe and with their own unique characteristics, passions, and goals. Supernatural, Netflix’s Haters Back Off, and Mail, Adbusters, and festivals around the the Disney Channel original movie, Pants world. Many have gone on to incredible accomplishments in areas on Fire. 2013 graduate, Travis Anderson, took such as the arts, sports, and higher education. first place at the Toronto International His more recent appearances include Film Film Festival while still at Gleneagle. Acting Vancouver-filmed shows such as iZombie Sean Aiken and Ian Mackenzie, who One of Gleneagle’s most well-known and Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce, as well as were friends during their alumni is actor and model, Taylor Kitsch. Netflix’s Daredevil. time at Gleneagle, both Scholarships worked on The One Week 2007 graduate, Sarah St. John After being part of Gleneagle’s graduating Twins, Jennifer Gillis and Rachelle Gillis, Job Project starting in 2007. received the prestigious $100,000 class of 1999, Kitsch went on have both continued their Rhodes Scholarship, which allowed to acting in both television performing endeavors since Aiken completed 52 her to study at Oxford University and movies. This included a graduating from Gleneagle in different jobs in 52 weeks. for up to three years. main role in the series, Friday 2014. The $20,401.60 made from Night Lights, and roles in his jobs was donated to Another $100,000 scholarship, this While still in school, Jennifer movies such as John Carter the cause, Make Poverty time a Shulich Leader Scholarship, Gillis competed in the CBC and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. History. Aiken then wrote went to Basil Giannopoulos, 2017 competition show, Over the Currently, Kitsch is executive the The One Week Job IAN MACKENZIE graduate. Rainbow, placing sixth place. producing and starring in Project book and has Ian Mackenzie Just last December, she also Year ‘99 Alumnus Paramount Network’s new continued to be a speaker. took to the stage for a main miniseries, Waco. Visual Arts WIKICOMMONS role in Bring on Tomorrow Co.’s Mackenzie, who shot The Gleneagle and Emily Carr graduate, Ola Taylor Kitsch Another 1999 graduate, Neil production of Little Women. One Week Job Project, has continued to Year ‘99 Alumnus Volo, is a mural artist and illustrator with Grayston, found success work in film. His work has been featured Rachelle Gillis can be seen on a distinct design style that pulls from in pursuing acting with a in the New York Times, CBC Documentary, the screen with acting credits history, multiculturalism, and folklore. Her main role in the television series, Eureka. Mar. 15, 2018 theEdge Features5

GLENEAGLE ARCHIVE OF ANATOMY & MEN: Mark Liao, science teacher, inflates a cow lung for his class (left). A Gleneagle science teacher waltzes through the hallways with his bone-chilling partner (right). ever biology contest this year,” said been many useful tools developed over the Morenz. There was also a big change for years,” said Liao. the grade 10 curriculum. “When the school “At Gleneagle, teachers have access to first opened, genetics was apart of the grade reliable wifi so the use of videos (Youtube 10 curriculum, but it quickly changed to or TEDed) and virtual labs (PHET) have ecology, and now genetics is replacing ecol- allowed teachers to show concepts such as ogy again,” commented Morenz. “peristalsis” or “kinetic vs. potential ener- “There are many changes for the curricu- gy” rather than try to describe it in words lum, but the re-introduction of Genetics in or use some other homemade visual.” added grade 10 is a positive change for the best,” Liao. said Liao. “The math department uses tablets to Technology has influenced the way both provide better interactions and commu- science and math is being taught today. nication between students,” said Tootian. “The use of tablets has helped instruction “Sometimes we use online graphing cal- in the classroom- projecting notes onto culators, and students use power presenta- a screen is easier for students to see,” said tions to present to the class.” Liao. Gleneagle’s math and science departments New technology also has helped in ex- have gone through change in many ways. plaining complex topics to students in an With more years to come, there will defi- easier way. nitely be more opportunities for students to “Teachers are constantly reflecting on show case their love of science and math at GLENEAGLE ARCHIVE their teaching strategies and there have Gleneagle. COUNTING THE OLD WAY: A Gleneagle student calculates a question using an abacus.

murals are found in Vancouver, but all their post-secondary studies. 2008 graduate, addressed the UN across Canada, the United States, and Climate Change Conference in South Sports&More Dubbed the “Spectacular Six”, Amira even in Mexico. Stevi Schnoor, 2005 graduate, who has Africa. She is a current communications Brar, Nadia Hakeem, Hana Tyndall, been coaching rugby at Gleneagle for specialist and climate campaigner with Volo also has done commercial work Haley Bannister, Laura Touhey, and ten years, has also played rugby for Team West Coast Environmental Law. including art with Telus, the Dragon Boat Sara Knowles, all received university Canada. She most recently took part in Festival, and Lululemon. scholarships based on their excellent the 2017 Women’s Rugby League World achievements in athletics. Most recently, she created a mural for Cup. Starbucks in downtown Los Angeles Professional model and 2000 Matt Rogelstad, which includes images graduate, Laurie Mannette, 2000 graduate and inspired by the Seattle had her face and likeness used professional baseball and LA skylines. in the Dynamite Comics book, player, signed with the Jennifer Blood. Other notable Gleneagle Seattle Mariners in 2004 artists include Gloria and is currently playing In order to help physicians Han, 2012 graduate, who for the Edmonton empathize with their patients, won an art scholarship Capitals. He also played Dr. Patricia Gabriel, 2001 and is getting her for Team Canada in the graduate, created The SFU master’s degree at the Beijing 2008 Summer Patricia Gabriel Depression Project. University of Chicago. Olympic Games. Year ‘01 Alumnus EMILY CARR Working alongside her high Gloria Han Tony Mu, 2004 graduate, Sean McIntosh, 2003 school friend, Rob Taylor, Year ‘12 Alumnus who has found success graduate, is now a professional the two took the patients’ stories and in art and film design in motor racer and is currently in the transformed the ideas into poems which both China and the United States. A1 Grand Prix class. would be compiled in a book called Oh Not So Great: Poems from the Depression ZARZAR MODELS Howard Ni, who created the salmon Last year’s graduating class was FOREVER IMMORTALIZED: Laurie Project. sculpture found in the front foyer and is exceptional, as six athletes received Mannette, Gleneagle graduate, was the now a sculptor in Chicago. substantial scholarships to aid them in Environmental activist, Anjali Appadurai, model for this cover of Jennifer Blood. 6Sports theEdge Mar. 15, 2018 Golf swings into action Gregory Choi Staff reporter

With spring around the corner, the golf team’s season is starting, led by Brian Unger, socials teacher and golf coach. With the season starting after spring break, the team has lost many of its players who have graduated or were unable to try out for the team. “We lost some of our top players last year, so we may not be as strong in our end results, but I believe we can have a stronger and more vibrant team this year,” said Unger. Tryouts for the team took place last week and many newcomers showed up to try for the team in a temporary driving ranger Unger set up in his class. “There were many new players that I did not see try out last year,” said James Lo, grade 11. “It was nice to see all the new players wanting to join the team and I think MINA FREEMAN PHOTO those who make it will make a great addi- BADMINTON BATTLE: Two grade 12 athletes get into stance to reciprocate the birdie from an oppos-ing team in tournament taking tion in our team overall.” place on March 13th. The team hopes to place as high as they can but also to teach and have fun with the new players joining the team. Badminton team topples Heritage at tourney “[My hopes are] for everyone to have a Leo Shen schools we may play. I am very happy that I job of coaching us in our first match of the good time, have a lot of fun, learn how to Staff reporter am part of the team and able to play with the season,” added Lu. play some tournament golf, and build some talented players,” said Pang. The team was only set up a month ago. The newly re-formed badminton team start- great relationships,” stated Unger. “I am quite confident that we can do well “26 kids tried out, and I think we only took ed with their first match on March 6th at against most of the schools in the district,” in thirteen or fourteen, I think there is not Centennial secondary. added Pang. enough kids to make up a junior team this The team won all of their eleven games The team played March 13, in year,” said Lurenda Gilder, sponsor of bad- against Heritage Woods Secondary, and Gleneagle gym. Results were unavailable at minton team “It’s a series of games. So we’ve four games out of eleven games against Port press time. got a tournament today and next week, and a Track sprints Moody Secondary. “Other than against Pinetree, I'm fairly con- tournament the week after. So we have a tour- “We were quite happy with our results fident in our upcoming matches,” said Lu. nament every week probably about a month against the two schools. We did exceptional- The badminton players practiced every and a half,” said Gilder. in spring with ly well against Heritage Woods,” said Jalene Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 am. “We [get to] win everything! We got some Pang, grade 10, member of badminton team. “I have played badminton for almost 3 years amazing players, and there are some real stars “But [we] are also not too discouraged by now, practicing three to four times a week, but on that team as well. They are super nice kids, mini meets the defeat against Port Moody as I felt we did I feel like I still need to train more and im- there were kids hitting balls in behind their better than expected,” added Benjamin Lu, prove,” said Leo. legs, it was unbelievable. It was like watching a grade 10, member of badminton team. “Our coach Dustin helped us in school prac- movie. The kids deserve it,” added Gilder. Catherine King “We are very confident against other Staff reporter tices over the past few weeks and did a great As spring weather begins, so does the Netball team to take on Centaurs later today track and field season. The first practice on Anderson, the coach of the netball team. playing netball can let me enjoy my life," Tuesday, April 3r, the first day back to school Eric Qi Staff reporter "This year we have so many new people said Liz Gilder, grade 11. after spring break. Athletes will start train- joining netball's club and I am so delight- "My friends said it was very fun here ing for the upcoming mini meets on April The netball team is going up against ed. Of course I think our team will win the so I joined the netball club today. A lot of 11 and 25 hoping to eventually compete in Centennial’s team this afternoon in the first game because our members have strong exercises on the first day made me tired, the Fraser valley and provincial champion- game of the year. Most members have re- ability and we are quite good after practice," and I believe it will challenging in the ships. District championships will be held cently joined when practice started March said Brielle Reaume, grade 12. next few days. I'm excited but also nervous on April 30 and May 3. 5 after school. "I think our groups work very hard after with Wednesday’s game because I’ve nev- Billy Demonte, teacher and one of the two "It’s going to be a very exciting match. class, but I’m not sure whether we will win er joined [netball] before," said Makenna track and field coaches this year, is hoping to Also, I believe our team can win the game or not because we just start to practices on Harper, grade 10. get more students involved in the program. after our hard practices," said Patricia the 5th. The most important thing is that “We always start out with strong numbers, and we want to keep the participation level at the school strong,” said Demonte. “Being Girls’ soccer season kicks off with tourney able to see kids excel in different areas of the sport, and it’s nice to see all of them shiny.” Diane Huang Tryouts were held last week on March 5 “It’s competitive, it’s a good team,” com- Staff reporter Because of this, “every year we hope to get and 7. The first tryout assessed individual mented Liu. skills such as shooting. The second tryout Pre-season practices were held on more students involved,” added Demonte. Yesterday was the first in a series of games evaluated teamwork skills through in- Monday, Wednesday and Thursday starting Michele Wilson, teacher and the second for the senior girls’ soccer team that will ter-squad games. Both tryouts were held at in February. track coach, hopes to see “kids to make it be continues today. They are participating Town Center Park. "Practices usually consist of runs, drills, to the Fraser Valley ‘level’ because only get- in the Guildford Park senior girls’ start-up Of 30 prospective players, the team took and scrimmages. They [were] very holistic ting to districts will stop your season.” Last tournament. Yesterday, they played Port on 23 juniors and seniors. For this year, it and fun," Abdel-Hafez explained. year, “several athletes qualified for provin- Moody, Elgin Park and Guildford Park. was not possible to have a junior and a se- “We’ve done a lot of scrimmages to see cials but the competition is getting harder Results were not available at press time. nior team due to the dynamics. who works well together, [and] what posi- and harder,” also qualifying from last year “It’ll be nice to have this tournament, "We have more depth this year. We have tion they move best in,” Short said. was “the senior girls team in 4 x 400m and and it’s nice to see where we are and how a large number of grade 9 girls coming up “I think Ms. Short is a very organized 4 x 100m,” said Wilson. we compare, so we can improve our skills,” this year, so we're only going to have one coach who definitely knows what she is do- Robin Song, a returning track and field said Terai Short, English teacher. team,” explained Short. ing,” commented Abdel-Hafez. athlete is planning on competing in 400m “Traditionally, teams such as Centennial, “I’m really looking forward to the upcom- The team’s goal is to qualify for the Fraser and 200m events this year. Last year’s track Charles Best and Riverside are [extremely] ing season especially with all the new talent Valleys then the Provincials. team. “It was a fun experience though the strong. Terry Fox and Heritage Woods are the grade 9’s bring,” added Lucy Robinson, “We’re hoping to be more competitive this weather wasn’t really pleasant for most of quite strong; they had strong junior teams grade 10. year,” concluded Robinson. the practices,” said Song. last year,” added Short. Mar. 15, 2018 theEdge News7 Spring garage sale set to help KidSport BC Tiana Zhao Staff reporter

Gleneagle’s annual garage sale will happen outside Gleneagle on April 14 and the collection of items is from March 13-15 and April 3-5. All proceeds are going towards KidSport B.C, a non-profit organization that helps address the challenges faced by many families when registering their chil- dren in organized sports. “I’m actually really excited about [the garage sale],” said Connor Macmillan, grade 10. “I feel this project will not only help raise funds and awareness for KidSport but also connect the community through an event such as this. I’m really proud of our group and our drive to make a difference,” added Macmillan. “I’m definitely looking forward to [the garage sale] since it’s something we have PRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF TYLER HOPKINS been working on for a while,” commented Neilan Tan, grade 9. “It’s like the culmina- Coast students survive coldest trip ever tion of weeks’ worth of efforts,” added Tan. RECORD ICEBREAKERS: The Coast class poses in front of the Sunshine Valley Tashme museum, during the coldest trip in Coast Talons have been organizing this event history. Temperatures went as low as -27°C during the trip from February 19-21. Although the conditions were harsh, the students still since the beginning of February. considered the trip enjoyable because of the memorable learning experiences. “The advantage of Coast is that the students learn more “[The garage sale] is an annual thing that about themselves [and] of what they can accomplish, even when they’re tired, hungry, or cold. So, against all, they can still persevere,” is passed on as a leadership event in the said Krista Bogen, Coast teacher. TALONS program,” added Macmillian. Six students are organizing the event; Tan and Sarah Fong, grade 9, Macmillan, Sid Ahuja and Charlotte Alexander, both Bands battle to benefit music therapy charity grade 10, and Anthony Nowak, grade 11. Amanda Ding “We also wanted to choose a charity that isn’t Bands can be made up of students from “Everyone seems to be taking on as much Staff reporter commonly recognized and maybe that receives any secondary school in SD43. as they can in order to make the event suc- less funding than other organizations,” added “We’re still accepting auditions at our cessful,” metioned Macmillan. “I must The MPR will be heating up on April 13, Loiselle. website, https://battleofthebands20.wix- give thanks and credit to Quirien Mulder as bands go head-to-head showing off their “We chose this charity because it seems fitting site.com/2018,” metioned Dziekciowski. ten Kate for the additional support,” said musical skills. The event will have bands of to donate the funds of a student-band ‘battle’ to “You basically record your band play- Macmillan. two to five students competing against each a charity that gives students an oppor- ing the exact same song you Last year’s event didn’t recieve many dona- other as teacher judges decide the best band tunity to explore their passion in mu- want to play on stage,” explained tions nor a large attendance. This year, they with prizes to be awarded. sic,” said Tognotti. Photo Dziekciowski. hope to find success with better advertising. The event is to raise money for Music Heals, Besides donating money for this or- removed as “Then, post it to YouTube ei- “The increased advertisement is rais- a charity that focuses on using music therapy ganization, Battle of the Bands is also per SD43 ther unlisted or public. Send it to ing awareness which is really important. to help people who possibly have disabilities bringing many students with an inter- online us using the Google form on our Finally, the sale is happening around the or who are going through a hard time. est in music together. policy. website, and we’ll get back to you same time as some other events which will Doors will be open at 6:30 pm and tickets “I personally chose to organize Battle at the beginning of April. All make it more interesting and fun for those are $5. of the Bands because it is a great oppor- ARTONA directions and rules are on our who come,” added Macmillan. Battle of the Bands is organized by tunity for student-made bands in our Mia Tognotti page,” added Dziekciowski. The “I just hope we have enough people come TALONS students Mia Tognotti, grade district to perform and showcase their grade 9 auditions deadline is March 27. out so we can give a sizeable amount [to] 9, Nicole Dziekciowski and Samantha talent while donating to an amazing cause,” re- “We’re hoping that the event is a really KidsSport,” added Fong. Loiselle, both grade 10. marked Tognotti. fun time for everyone and that we raise as “What would really help people to come “We chose Music Heals because it’s a really “Our goal is to obviously create a fun environ- much money as we can for Music Heals,” out is [receiving] a plethora of items and great concept in that it uses something that ment where students around the district can concluded Loiselle. “We hope that the donations, and getting the word around,” virtually everyone loves, and it improves show off their musical talent for a good cause,” bands involved gain more exposure in concluded Fong. “My main hope is getting people`s health,” said Loiselle. said Dziekciowski. our local community.” enough people to come out so we can really help KidSport.” SPOTLIGHTonPHYSICS

SOURCE: STEVEN CHEN SOURCE: GLENEAGLE TWITTER GOING GOLD: Left: Two grade 12, determine the spring constant. Right: 14 Gleneagle students, along with teachers Darrell Bryce and Katherine Chung, attended the 40th Annual UBC Physics Olympics Competition on February 10. 71 schools from all over the province came together to celebrate their passion for physics. Each school competed in six events; ballistics, top making, Quizzics, Fermi questions, a polarization lab, and a springs lab. Gleneagle won gold in the ballistics launching event, scoring more than double the points of any other competing team. The team has been preparing for this event since the end of January. 8Arts&Culture theEdge Mar. 15, 2018 70s murder mystery show success for staff Alex Zhang Staff reporter

60 guests witnessed murder and mayhem at the sixth annual musical theatre murder mystery fundraiser on March 2. In the first half of the show, members of Off Key Musical Improv took audience sugges- tions and performed an improvised musical. After intermission, teacher's took to the stage in a themed 70s nightclub, where char- acters such as digruntled bartender Benny, played by English teacher, Scott Findley, and a cynical waitress Wendy, played by

CHANG CHE PHOTO English and student services teacher, Cindy Quach, would interact with the audience. HITTING THE HIGH NOTES: Music teacher, Edward Trovato, passionately conducts diligent choir students, as they work hard to “I think it’s wonderful to see our admin- bring their best sounds for their upcoming spring concert. istrators and other teachers get into charac- ter and play through the night -- it’s kind of Spring concert showcases student talent like having Halloween twice a year,” said, Rachel Vaessen, socials teacher who played Chang Che concert is meaningful so that everyone can traditional songs in other languages,” ad- Belinda, a jaded aspiring singer. Staff reporter enjoy it,” commented Ramirez. mitted Zhu. “To be honest, I feel nervous when I am “The spring concert and the year end con- As the evening continued, the body of Celia, The Gleneagle music department put on standing on the stage because it is very em- cert is really the highlight of the year, be- the singing star of the club, played by science an amazing show for family and friends last barrassing when you accidentally sing the cause it is not just a couple of weeks of re- teacher Rebecca Norman, was discovered. night, at 7pm. wrong note under the eyes of the audience,” hearsals, it is an accumulation of all the hard The audience and two police officers, played The vocal jazz, concert choir, junior band, admitted Joe Zhu, grade 9. “Since I am work that you have done from September. by principal, Ken Cober, and art teacher, senior band and jazz band have been work- going to join vocal jazz next year, I do not And that hard work will be demonstrated Robin Croft, had to solve the murder. ing hard since January to bring their ab- want to screw it up.” in this concert,” added Trovato. “I know that the teachers involved on solute best performance to the concert for “I feel really proud to stand on stage and “Although the senior, junior band, and stage had a lot of fun,” said Zelda Coertze, their audience. excited that I can show off really amazing vocal jazz are playing [or singing] pretty drama teacher and director of the play. “The spring concert is a great one be- things I love to do,” added Jacob Wylie, challenging pieces, I believe that everyone It wa eventually revealed that Barry the cause it’s been many months of hard work grade 10. “The concert really means to show is going to perform really well and sound bus boy, played by Talons teacher David towards the second half of the year, all the that we know how to practice and push our- really good,” said Trovato. Salisbury, murdered Celia, who was actu- ensemble really starts to jell musically,” said selves no matter how hard it is.” “The expectation I have for this concert, is ally his mother and had abandoned him as Trovato Edward, music teacher. “The pieces are all really nice, I do feel that we have a full house and we do the best a baby when she went off to become a star. “To me, the concert means in the event an emotion of celebration through these we can,” added Wylie. “I think it was a success; it was all to raise where everyone is able to connect emotion- songs,” said Ramirez. “I am usually happy and proud after each money for musical theater,” said Quach. “It ally through music and sound, and be able “When I see the sense of community that and every concert because they (the people was also to get people excited about the mu- to spend a meaningful amount of time with everyone is happy like a brotherhood, I who get involved) always work hard and sical theater show Sister Act that’s coming their family and demonstrate all the learn- definitely feel warm inside my heart,” add- they never disappoint me,” added Trovato. up. I’m so thankful to the parents, and the ing,” said Nicolas Ramirez, grade 12. ed Ramirez. The spring concert is going to happen on friends of the cast and crew who paid money to come see the Murder Mystery,” con- “Since I am graduating this year, I do “The music is still strange for me. I usu- Wednesday night on March 14 in the MPR. cluded Quach. try to do the best I can and make sure the ally listen to hip-hop and pop music, not Slam Jam brings poets, musicians together to support Eastside shelter Kendra Seguin Church, and finding a new charity to sup- Staff reporter port. The students put time and research into choosing the Downtown Eastside Women’s On March 9, leadership students from the Centre, and will specifically be putting the TALONS program held the fourth annual proceeds earned towards the organization’s Slam Jam in the MPR. The event brought meal program. artists from the school and community, “The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre as well as enthusiastic audience members, was among the top few [charities] for the together for a night filled with poetry, mu- percentage of money that they converted sic, and food. The event raised $481 for the into their programs,” said Hung. Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. “Another really important thing is that we “Slam Jam is an event featuring slam poets were able to meet with the representative of and musicians,” explained Valerie Zhang, their society a few months ago, which real- grade 9 organizer. “It’s about performing ly helped give perspective of what they’re all and inviting people to come here to show off about and what the money we donate would their talents. We really want to promote cre- be used for,” continued Hung. ativity and artistry in our school.” “The program helps women get off the Leadership 10 and 11 students, Grace Kim, streets,” elaborated Hwang. “It not only Edward Marakhov, and Zhang, all grade 9, provides them with food and supports KENDRA SEGUIN PHOTO and Aislyn Adams, Nathan Cushing, Lucas them with a shelter, but it also helps to in- PERFORMING TOGETHER: Two grade 12 boys have a fun time performing slam Hung, and Jiwon Hwang, all grade 10, have clude them in the program there. Women poetry together for the Slam Jam. been working hard since the beginning of get to learn how to cook and clean so the school year to organize the event. that they can get back on their feet.” commented Hamanishi. experiences, so we’re probably going to fea- “It’s challenging to organize a leadership The event featured a variety of performers Slam Jam welcomed special guests from ture that right before [the show]. That will be project,” said Quirien Mulder ten Kate, including Kimi Liang, grade 9 and first- the community to the event including Port quite interesting,” said Hwang. TALONS teacher. “This is one of the [events] time pianist at the event; Minlyn Chen and Moody mayor, Mike Clay, and acting may- As the grade 10s reflect on their last year where it’s the fourth [annual], which I think Jackson Hamanishi, both grade 12 and or Coquitlam, Teri Towner. Going into the of organizing the Slam Jam, they have high is really cool. It says a lot about the quality of repeat Slam Jam performers; and Andrew event, many organizers were also looking hopes for the legacy of the event. the project [because] the students putting it Warner, community poet. forward to hearing the stories of women “I really hope that in future years, [Slam together have been able to keep it going for “I love writing poetry, but I never get the from the Downtown Eastside Women’s Jam] will become not just a Gleneagle event, so long.” chance to really present it to people, so being Centre via video and a reading of a poem but a community-wide event. I think that’s This year, the event went through some able to have an audience that are all willing written for International Women’s Day. what’s important because our cause is for changes including holding it in the Gleneagle to listen to what I have to say is an amaz- “At the women’s centre, there was an event something that’s supposed to bring people MPR, rather than at the Coquitlam United ing opportunity that I am provided with,” where women spoke some poetry about their together,” said Hung.