March 5, 2012 Volume 5, Issue 1

Replacement Levy saves activities and teacher positions By Mason Mackleit think our difficult economic The levy passed will af- to the Freeman School Dis- Staff Writer times had a direct impact.” fect only Freeman School trict. According to Fiscal The replacement levy District residents. The levy Director Jan Davis, the The Replacement Levy will support the district for is not new and will not be Levy has been running for was passed February 14 as three years, starting Janu- adding new costs to the lo- at least 20 years. proposed by the Freeman ary 1, 2013 through Decem- cal tax payer’s bill. The Freeman School staff School Board and Superin- ber 31, 2015, after which amount will vary depending would like to thoroughly tendent, much to their re- another replacement levy on the assessed property thank the Freeman commu- lief. In order to be passed, will be created for the Free- value. For every $1,000 nity for their support of the the levy needed 50 percent man School District. that it is assessed for, prop- Replacement Levy and of of votes, plus one vote. Russell said that the re- erty owners will pay $2.93 the school itself. Freeman voters’ results to- placement levy is worth taled at 54.39% for and about 1.75 million dollars to 45.61% against. the district’s budget. With- “We are very happy to out the passing of the new receive 54% support in light levy, Freeman would have of the tough economic times been forced to cut some ex- and are very appreciative of tra-curricular activities our community,” said Su- such as FFA, some after- perintendent Randy Rus- school sports, math-is-cool, sell. “Levies have been tra- and staff positions. ditionally supported by “It is great not only how school communities across our community is connected the state; however, many to what’s going on, but also school districts had an ap- how connected our students proval percentage well be- are with the community," low past levies. Again, I said Russell. Freeman’s FBLA members rise to the top! By Scott Moore judges and chaperones, the qualified 29 students to ganization in the world with FBLA Advisor Northeast FBLA region has compete in Seattle. more than a quarter of a the largest regional confer- Freeman High School’s million members! FBLA On February 1, forty-six ence in the state of Wash- Future Business Leaders of prepares students for ‘real FBLA members from Free- ington this year with over America is the premier or- world’ professional experi- man HS attended the 2012 615 participants! ganization for students pre- ences, with members gain- Northeast Region FBLA The top five competitors paring for careers in busi- ing the competitive edge for Conference at Eastpoint in each competition quali- ness. It is the largest and college and career successes. Church in Spokane Valley. fied for the state conference oldest student business or- They joined approxi- which will be held in Seattle mately 500 other students during the second week of A big congratulation goes out to the following studets who made it from throughout the region April. Top finishers at the into the top 5 in their area and will be heading to the state to compete in a number of state competition earn the conference! business related areas such honor to compete at the Na- • Brett Sinden and Colin Ayers – 1st • Danny Cossey – 3rd place in Job as Job Interview, Network tional FBLA Conference in place in Banking and Financial Interview Concepts, Accounting, Pub- Systems • Katie Pintar and Hanna Weathers San Antonio, Texas in June. • Josiah Lara and Samantha – 3 place in Desktop Publishing lic Speaking, Entrepreneur- A big congratulation Strothman – 1st Desktop Publish- • Kirsten Fuchs – 3rd place in FBLA ship, Business Ethics, Desk- goes out to all the FBLA ing Principles and Procedures top Publishing, and over 50 • Josiah Lara, Samantha Stroth- • Jami Pratt, Shenoa Rush and members who represented man, and Kirsten Fuchs – 1st Rachel Underwood – 3rd place in other categories. Combin- Freeman in an excellent place in Business Presentation Business Presentation ing those competitors with manner! Freeman’s FBLA • Robin Faulkner, Grace Rudy and • Cody Dickinson – 3rd place in the number of advisors, Brett Sinden – 1st place in Entre- Technology Concepts preneurship • Colin Ayers, Hunter Beaulaurier • Bethany Williams and Brooke and Austin Rice – 3rd place in Williams – 1st place in Emerging Entrepreneurship Business Issues • Eric Hjaltalin – 4th place in Sports • Bethany Williams – 1st place in Management Word Processing 1 • Leaira Anderson – 4th place in In This Issue: st • Moriah Longhurst – 1 place in Business Communications Introduction to Business Commu- • Cody Dickinson and Greg Ruby – • nication 4th place in Network Design Pg 6: Texting worth the risk • anna Weathers – 1st place in Job • Zeke Flack and Tanner Waite – Interview 5th place in Management Decision • Pg 7: Meet Mr. Russell • Cody Dickinson – 1st place in Cy- Making ber Security • Grace Rudy – 5th place in Busi- • Grace Rudy – 2nd place in Hospi- ness Communications • Pg 8: Lara receives GU full- tality Management • Austin Carpenter – 5th place in • Austin Carpenter – 2nd place in Introduction to Technology Con- Introduction to Business cepts ride • Shelby Nelson – 2nd place in Cli- • Elizabeth Kosanke – 5th place in ent Service Job Interview • Pg 11: Skyrim game review • Brett Schmidlkofer and Cody • Eric Hjaltalin – 5th place in Fu- Dickinson – 2nd place in Manage- ture Business Leader th • ment Decision Making • Danny Cossey – 5 place in Im- Pg 16: Winter sports recap • Bethany Williams – 3rd place in promptu Speaking Public Speaking 1 • Samantha Strothman and Brooke • Pg 17-18 Raider News section • Ben Carasco – 3rd place in Busi- Williams – 5th place in Business ness Communications Ethics. page 2 Foster kids need Freeman’s donations

By Ruby Falciani really trust adopted, while the rest and 9,000 coats for local fos- Opinion Editor and it’s sad, move from home to home. ter children. Due to all of but it’s better And those homes need our the donations, Sleep Coun- Imagine if you to live in a help. try gave local foster children had no parents or home rather Why make foster kids over 2,300 tickets for them family to raise you than in an or- wear old clothes and not to go to fun events like and you had to live phanage.” have school bags if we can amusement parks. They with people you Some of give them what they need? were able to raise over didn’t know, and Photo by Ruby Falciani them receive Sleep Country has been $140,000 from go to a school shoes that fit supporting and giving back donations and the Foster where you knew no one. If or clothes that are too small to the community for over Kids Pajama Bowl. you think you would be able or big. These kids need new 20 years by running dona- With every article of to make it, imagine your clothes. All kinds of dona- tion events for foster chil- clothing you donate, there is little brother or sister hav- tions are needed: newborn dren. From March 19 - June one less child waiting for ing to be separated from clothing to clothing for 18 3, Sleep Country (15607 E. someone to care about them, you. And they would have year-olds, bags and back- Broadway) is holding a Fos- and their simplest needs. It to face foster care, alone, packs, and shoes up to size ter Kids Shoe Drive to col- doesn’t take a lot of effort to and scared. It’s not a happy 12. New underwear and lect shoes to donate to local be a hero, just time, and thought, is it? This scenario socks are one of the most foster kids. All shoe sizes clothes. isn’t make-believe. This needed necessities for those are needed. If you have new really happens to children in the foster system. clothes that you don’t need and teenagers every day. The Sleep Country or want, deliver them to “The issue is that we U.S.A. website (http:// Sleep Country to donate to a have so many foster kids, www.sleepcountry.com/help- worthy cause. we have to do donations so foster-kids.aspx), explains In 2011, Sleep Country’s they don’t end up on the that over 10,000 kids enter charity events provided streets,’ said freshman the Foster Care System 2,800 pairs of new shoes, Johanna Jackson. every year. Only sixteen over 12,000 clothing items, “Emotionally, they can’t percent of those kids get 56,000 school supply items, Photo by Ruby Falciani Rapid increase in college tuition

By Jessica Ruby cally, and everyone can see while in 2010, it increased biggest contributors to na- Staff Writer the increase. to 25%. This is a huge con- tional debt. “How can you not?” tributing factor that deter- “I have been working College is a huge invest- asked high school counselor mines whether or not a po- and saving money on my ment, if you are planning on Laura Hamma. tential student can afford own for a while,” senior going. And right now is the In the past, the state college or not. Shelby Nelson said. “I chose worst point in college his- would help pay a part of tui- Many people either don’t to go to Eastern because it tory because of huge in- tion, but today, a larger por- pursue college because of is the most education for creases in tuition due to tion of college costs fall on the huge costs that go along your dollar.” government cutbacks in col- students and their families. with it, or they take out President Barack lege funding. The costs of In 1981 tuition was 12% of loans, which is one of the Obama has recently ad- tuition are changing drasti- the average family’s income, (Continued on page 3) The Scottie Scribbler Staff Staff Editors: Staff Writers: News Editor: Jake Hansen Isaiah Crane Maddie Keelber Opinion Editor: Ruby Falciani Jake Dickinson Anna Lee Features Editor: Katey Gude Teigan Glidewell Mason Mackleit A&E Editor: Olivia Nemec Madi Groves Kindra Malloy Sports Editor: Grady Arnzen Hope Mathews Raider News Editors: Isabelle Preston Primmer Ebert & Ali Tesch Dani Reilley Photography Editor: Emma Sheldon Maddie Richardson Advisor: Pia Longinotti Jessica Ruby Principal: David Smith Isaac Stokoe Superintendant: Randy Russell Hanna Williams Page 3 (Continued from page 2) (FAFSA), which is required dressed the issues with the to apply for financial aid or high costs of college tui- student loans for college. March Calendar tions. “I am working all year to “Contain tuition, or face earn money to help pay for 1-3: State Basketball - Yakima losing federal dollars,” college,” said senior Haley President Obama threat- Hansen. “College is so ex- ened post-secondary institu- pensive so I want to help tions. however I can.” 6: Movie vs Book Day Basically, if colleges Many states, including don’t bring their costs under Washington, have tried to 8: Advisory Schedule control, the federal govern- help with this issue, by ment will quit helping col- mandating that schools can Freeman School Board Meeting – leges by subsidizing their only increase tuition by a K-8 MP room, 6:00 pm institutions. When institu- certain percent after state tions lose their government budget cuts. The increase 9: Last day to register for ACT test 4/14 money, they will need to over the past years is outra- make up the lost revenue geous. Many people take somewhere else. That cost advantage of financial aid 10: Sadies Dance will probably be passed onto and take away opportunity the students attending their for other students. SAT Test hallowed halls. “We should go back to College is an increas- valuing education and mak- 12: 6-week grading period ends ingly more difficult option ing it more affordable,” said for many people. Students Hamma. “The door is clos- who need the money are ing on kids we rely on with 13: ASB Student Council Meeting – starting to get jobs in high a fresh education.” 6th period school, working hard to Nobody wants to lose keep up grades for scholar- money and everyone wants ships, and relying more to make money, which is 13-15: HS Reading & Writing HSPE heavily on the Free Applica- how this problem was cre- tion For Students Aid ated. College is a necessary part of life. If the prices 14: 6-week progress reports to students, keep ris- deficiencies mailed

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16000 they are, 14000 it is going 15-17: Alumni Tournament 12000 to be even 10000 harder to 8000 make it 6000 19: Spring Choir Concert – 7:00 pm 4000 even pos- 2000 sible for 0 many peo- 21: Spring Instrumental Concert, Grades ple to go, 5-12 especially in this Light gray– all colleges and universities; Dark grey– 4-year institu- recession. 21-23: State FCCLA meeting tions

Counselor’s Corner 22 or 23: MS Large Group Choral Festival By Laura Hamma High School Counselor 26-29: Book Fair

Students and Parents: We have one more week before we 26-29: Conference Week have to order the Advanced Placement 27: ASB Student Council Meeting – 6th exams. The deadline is March 7th to get period to Mrs. Hamma the signup sheet. Each Freeman School Board Meeting – K-8 exam costs $87, and that fee needs to be MP room, 6:00 pm paid by April 30th. However, you can or- der the test now by completing an AP or- 27 or 28: HS Large Group Choral Festival der sign up sheet. A new job listing for students is avail- 29: Early Release, High School conferences able on the Counseling Corner website under the Career link. This is the March 30: Early Release list from the Next Generation Zone em- ployment office. Check it out, it has some summer job postings! March 31-April 8: Spring Break page 4 Technology is not good in all cases

By Anna Lee allow phones in my class,” cer Ron Nye. “If their parent things that cell phones do Staff Writer that does not mean that stu- needs to talk to them that bring. dents won’t have them in badly, then they can call the “My biggest fear with Although teachers and their pockets, ready to press office. I am sure that all of cell phones in school is bul- parents have thought of send when the teacher is the parents have the office lying and sexting,” said offi- students only using cell faced the other way. number and can call the cer Nye. phones to text lol, brb, and “I use my phones a lot school if they need to talk to Cell phones have become ily in school, cell phones during school,” said fresh- their kid.” the new aid for bullying. In- can be used for much more man Colbi Smith. “In the The affect that cell stead of having to face the than these small communi- last week, I have used it at phones have on teachers person themselves, students cations. The answer to a least once in every class; I’m during school is huge, but can send a message and not test or assignment question not going to Photo by Anna Lee the affects have to worry about what can be passed in the click of lie.” on the stu- the person’s actual reaction a button. If stu- dents are is. The fear that most dents aren’t just as “If a student was teachers have when talking using their high. Being caught bullying with their about cell phones in school phones to able to phones they wouldn’t be al- is students using them to cheat, does spread ru- lowed to have them,” said cheat in class. that make mors is a principal Dave Smith. “We “It is a concern, and I knowing huge risk, would check their phone try to pay attention to stu- students and the fact into the office every morn- dents doing things like have them that stu- ing.” that, but so far I haven’t any better? Freeman High School freshmen Hannah dents can Technology can be good seen any potential prob- Williams and Hope Mathews sneak in a Even if they couple of texts during school hours. spread when in need to talk to par- lems with them in my are texting them three ents or plan an activity, but class,” said math teacher “What are you up to?”or times faster with a cell cell phones are not needed Gary More. “Hey!”, students are still be- phone increases this factor in school and should not be For Freeman teachers, ing distracted from learning. dramatically. If a rumor used. who do not allow cell The use of cell phones may where to go around without No matter why a stu- phones in the classroom, it not be to cheat, but there is cell phones, it would take dent is using their cell may not seem like a prob- always a chance that some maybe days to spread phone in school, it is most lem, but students will do students are using their around to every person in likely being used for a rea- whatever they can to sneak phones for something other the school. With cell phones son that is not helping them a text during class. than sending a message that though, a student could learn anyway. Cell phones Technology has gotten says “TTYL.” send one text message and do not help students in get- to the point that students “Students will argue and in an instant everyone in ting a good education and don’t know how to live say that their parents are the school could know. Risk- should not be allowed in without it. Even if a texting them or need to talk ing the spread of gossip is school. teacher that says “I don’t to them,” said Freeman offi- not worth the few positive At what point is skinny is too skinny?

By Kindra Malloy or eats very little, they are increasing levels of disre- tra help to lose weight, Staff Writer not giving their bodies the pair. If a person eats a nor- there are many programs nutrients needed to stay mally healthy and adequate out there, such as Weight In today’s society, girls healthy. They will become diet, but exercises in levels Watchers, Jenny Craig, and are constantly surrounded fatigued more quickly, and they know require higher Nutrisystm. by images of tall, beautiful, have a lack of energy. levels of nutrition, this can “Seeing models that are skinny girls. The pressure Many people think that also be seen as a form of stick thin, make you feel to be thin is greater than because exercise is good for anorexia (exercise.about. like you need to be thin to in ever. their bodies, the more they com). order to fit in,” said one According to do, the better for their Exercise bulimia can sophomore. www.state.sc.us, 50% of health. Well…that’s wrong. have devastating results, So next time you look at girls in America between The truth is that too much like an increased risk of in- yourself in the mirror and the ages of 11 and 13 see exercise could actually do jury and sup- think, “All I themselves as overweight. you harm. You could get pressing im- need to do is Girls ages 11 and older will "exercise bulimia," a similar mune sys- lose weight, and go to any lengths to lose eating disorder to bulimia. tems. then I will fi- weight. Plastic surgery and Exercise bulimia is a sub- So what nally fit in,” extreme dieting are some of set of the psychological disor- else can you think again! the most common strate- der called bulimia in which a do to lose You’re beautiful gies that girls use to lose person is compelled to exer- weight but just the way you weight. But, do these cise in an effort aimed at still stay are, and if you Photo by Kindra Malloy strategies do more harm burning the calories of food healthy? The want to lose than good? As a matter of energy and fat reserves to an answer is ac- Freeman students hit the weights weight for you fact, they do. as part of their physical education excessive level that nega- tually quite classes. or for your Extreme dieting such as tively affects their health. simple. Eat- health, then not eating, and over- The damage normally occurs ing right and exercising. good for you! But keep in exercising are very harmful through not giving the body With the right diet and mind the healthiest and for growing bodies, espe- adequate rest for athletic daily exercise you can lose most effective way to lose cially when put together. recovery compared to their weight and keep it off! If weight is by eating right When someone doesn’t eat exercise levels, leading to you are looking for some ex- and exercising! page 5 Equal rights for all couples Do we blame TV for the in-

By Maddie Keebler couple that adopts a little crease of teen pregnancies? Staff Writer girl. There are both gay and lesbian characters on Glee. By Maddie Richardson shows tell you.” The issue of gay rights Desperate Housewives and Staff writer Think about it: Do you has come back into the Brothers and Sisters also want to spend your teenage news. Many new laws have have gay couples. These Some TV shows these years changing diapers and been passed, either enthus- shows portray the wonders days are about teen parents. staying up all night taking ing or outraging people. of acceptance and the tor- The idea of the shows is to care of a crying baby? The Homosexuals are slowly, ment of rejection. try and prevent teen preg- answer is no. but surely, earning their In Washington, same-sex nancies. On 16 and Preg- Being a teen parent is rights to get married marriages are now legal. nant, MTV is trying to pre- not as glamorous as MTV throughout the US. Washington joins New York, vent teen pregnancy and to makes it look like. The real- “I am not attracted to Massachusetts, Connecticut, show young girls what it ity of having a baby is not the same sex, but if some- New Hampshire, Vermont would be like to get preg- just making thousands of one is gay or lesbian, I am and Iowa as states that le- nant in high school. How- dollars for an episode; it’s accepting,” said junior gally recognize same-sex ever, what it’s really doing about having responsibility Felicia Jackson. marriages. is glamorizing teen preg- of taking care of another Some people think that In April 2011, Governor nancy as a means to become life, paying bills and possi- a woman loving a woman Christine Gregoire signed a famous. Girls watch these bly being alone. or a man loving a man is law treating out-of-state shows and think that if the Seventeen Magazine ran wrong. There are also peo- same-sex marriages as do- girls on TV have a show for an article with facts about ple that are nei- mestic partner- getting pregnant, then girls who purposely got ther gay nor les- ships in Wash- maybe they can too. There pregnant. 20% are planned bian, but are ac- ington. In a do- is a disconnect on the show pregnancies, 59% never fin- cepting of that mestic partner- between the reality of being ish high school, and almost choice. We’re all ship, the gov- a pregnant/teenage mother 50% end up on welfare. human here; we ernment recog- and the world MTV por- As soon as you become all fall in love. nizes the rela- trays. pregnant, your whole life You can’t help tionship be- Some students think turns upside down. No more who it’s with. tween two peo- this show is ridiculous and going to parties, or hanging There are ple who cohabi- should just get rid of them out with friends all the many people in tate and share and find a better way to time. Your teenage years the media that a long-term communicate about sex with are supposed to be about are gay or les- sexual relation- your parents. having fun and planning for bian. Ellen De- ship, giving “Some people think that your future, not taking care Generes is a co- them some parents should have a more of a baby. median, and talk proper sex talk with their Photo by Maddie Keebler rights as a cou- Our generation is grow- show host who ple under the children and maybe allow ing up way too fast. With all also lent her Same-sex relationships are them to have access to pro- now being more widely ac- law. Washing- these shows about teen voice to the char- cepted by society. ton used to tection,” sophomore Kirsten pregnancy and teen moms, acter Dory, in honor lawful Fuchs said. girls want to be just like the Disney Pixar movie out-of-state domestic part- Parents should take them and have their very Finding Nemo. Rosie nerships and civil unions, more responsibility with own show. Some girls decide O’Donnell, Neil Patrick but out-of-state same-sex their children’s actions. to follow that example, be- Harris, Melissa Etheridge, marriages were not recog- Don’t be afraid to talk to coming pregnant because Elton John, Wanda Sykes, nized in any way. Washing- your parents about sex. they want to be famous. and Lindsay Lohan have ton now recognizes same-sex “Most parents are afraid They overlook the difficul- all been in same-sex rela- marriages, giving them the to have the sex talk with ties that these young tionships. When we see same legal rights as straight their children because they women face on the show. famous people coming out, married couples. think that they are going to Why would you want to it seems more real. If our In a way, history is re- become sexually active,” become a teen parent and favorite star is homosexual, peating itself. The Civil said sophomore Shelby Bli- have all the responsibilities we wouldn’t stop liking Rights movement of the esner. “But really, every that most adults don’t even them, would we? Probably 1960’s was similar to this. parent should have the sex have? not. African-Americans were not talk with their kids. You The media influences given the same rights as eve- might be how we look at situations. ryone else. They were not afraid to It’s easy to judge when it’s given equal rights in all sit down just some random person parts of the country, such as and dis- on the street, but when it is the south which limited the cuss sex someone we are familiar legal rights and humane with your with, things change. treatment of African- parents, “I think the media glo- Americans. but in the rifies the gay and lesbian Homosexuals get har- long run, community,” said Jackson. assed, they can’t get married it’s going “TV shows make it seem in most places, and they to help normal and okay. It makes aren’t accepted by part of you out. people more comfortable modern society. It’s sad, Just like with the idea of seeing gays really. America is supposed the com- and lesbians.” to be a free country. As a na- mercials There are many popular tion, we need to do every- for these TV shows that feature ho- thing we can to make sure teen Photo by Maddie Richardson mosexual characters. Mod- preg- everybody has the same Pregnant by accident or purpose? MTV makes girls desper- ern Family features a gay rights. nancy ate to get on TV. page 6 Texting and driving-a lethal combination

By Hannah Williamson perience.” time of legally drunk drivers was de- Staff Writer However, just because a person has creased by only 12% more experience does not give them a (www.massachusettsduilawyerblog.co Since when is “LOL” or “OMG” good excuse to text and drive either, m). more important than someone’s safety? because it is still an interruption to Newer laws in Washington State When did it become a higher priority to their focus. have prohibited all drivers from tex- read a simple text than ting or using a hand-held device to pay attention to the at all. It is a primary law, which road while driving? means a cop can pull you over Texting while driving, just for texting, without any especially for teens, other noticed infraction. Any has become an expand- violation of this law results in a ing problem and it’s driving ticket of $124. getting out of hand. Is (drivinglaws.org) a one-word text really Texting while driving is an worth sending if it unintelligent, ignorant and self- jeopardizes someone’s ish act because, not only does it life? affect the driver’s safety, but it According to the can harm the people around National Safety Coun- them too. cil, cell phones were The best way to avoid texting factors in 1.3 million and driving, according to Nye, is car crashes across the to turn off your phone as soon as United States last you get in the car. If you need to year. Of these acci- tell a parent about where you dents, many are fatal. Photo By Hannah Williamson are, it’s better to call or text Considering the fact Texting while driving takes the driver’s eyes off the road, endangers everyone. them once you’ve reached where that teen drivers al- you’re going instead of taking the ready don’t have that much driving ex- “The biggest danger,” Officer Ron risk of using your phone while driving. perience, there is no way that they can Nye explained. “Is the distraction. You There are also other ways to be always pay full attention to the road have to take your eyes off the road!” safer while driving, including using a and safely control their vehicles while Texting while driving isn’t really Bluetooth or speaker system that al- preoccupied by a text message or any safer than driving while intoxi- lows you to talk in your car without phone call. cated due to the fact that it takes your needing to hold your phone. Any of “Texting while driving is really focus off of what is important— these alternatives are better than tak- tempting, but isn’t a good idea,” said controlling your vehicle. In 2010, a ing your hand off the wheel to use your freshman Emily Dearman. “It’s really study was conducted stating that the cell phone for any reason. dangerous, especially for teenage driv- reaction time for someone texting ers, like me, who don’t have a lot of ex- dropped by 35% while the reaction How big an affect do game raters have on sales?

By Teigan Glidewell playing the games. Often these bouts of criticism come Staff Writer from the use of debated topics such as video game graphic violence and gory scenes, portrayal of criminal behavior or The people who rate games are a whole board called other provocative and objectionable material. Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). The ESRB ”I think game ratings are good because they help give ratings are designed to provide concise and impartial infor- people an idea of what they have,” explained freshman mation about the content in computer and video games, so Grady Arnzen. that consumers, especially parents, can make an informed Game ratings can af- Top 10 Games of purchase decision. ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rat- fect games because if the ing symbols that suggest age appropriateness for the game, game is rated M for ma- 2011 and content descriptors, which indicate elements in a game ture, parents, especially #10- Uncharted 3 that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be those who have young of interest or concern. Game rating can negatively affect children, will not allow #9-La Noir the amount of copies sold. Games could be prevented from their children to buy or #8-Little Big reaching their full potential due to the ratings. play the game. Those A video game content rating system is a system used for with inappropriate lan- Planet 2 the classification of video games into suitability-related guage or gory scenes are #7-Dues Ex: Revolu groups. Most of these systems are generally associated often targeted. with or sponsored by a government, and are sometimes “Games with higher tion part of the local motion picture rating system. The ESA level of ratings don’t get says that game players under the age of 18 report that they as much money as they #6-NBA 2k12 get their parent's permission 83 percent of the time before could” said Sims. #5-Saints Row purchasing a computer or video game. This is important When games are because kids that are 10-12 could be playing a very graphic highly anticipated, they #4-Bastion game. usually sell a lot of #3-Skyrim “I need them [ratings] to buy my games,” said fresh- games. Many of the top man Billy Sims. “My parents never question the ratings ten games of 2011 were #2-Batman: Arkham though.” rated M. Due to their City Similar to other forms of media, video games have been mature ratings, they did the subject of argument between leading professionals. not meet their full poten- #1-Portal 2 They focus on whether or not restrictions keep people from tial. page 7 Burton shines in Sarah King, artist in waiting! WMEA Choir concert By Maddie Richardson “She is com- By Danette Garcia Staff Writer pletely amaz- Choir Director ing,” added Sophomore Sarah King is an amaz- freshman Outstanding music students from ing artist. She has been drawing al- Rachael Under- across Wash- most her whole life. She started off by wood. “I don’t ington re- finger painting when she was 6 years- know how she ceived top hon- old; eventually, that led to her draw- does it.” ors by being ing. Drawing is one of King’s biggest For many selected to passion. Some of her favorite things to people, drawing participate in Photo by Maddie Richardson draw include characters from movies, is hard or they one of Wash- Sarah and one of her wolves and horses. may have the ington Music “Her artwork is as good as any and ability, but newest creations Jack Sparrow. Educators As- is marvelous once the work is actually choose not to use sociation’s completed,” King’s art teacher, Ken it. But for King, it is a natural-born (WMEA) 2012 Spiering said. talent. She both loves to draw and is All-State per- For King, drawing is a way for her very talented. forming to express feeling. When she is in a bad King said that if she were to con- groups. Senior Tori Burton joined mood, she especially likes to draw. tinue with her artistic ability, other WMEA high school student mu- “Like most people, I she would rather go into act- sicians in Yakima, February 17-20. like to express my ing then continue drawing. She and the other musicians were se- feelings with some- She said that she would not lected through auditions to participate thing I love and am have the patience to be an in this event. good at,” explained actual artist which is why These outstanding WMEA All- King. “I love taking she would major in thea- State musicians from Washington re- my drawings and ter. hearsed and performed in concert un- hanging them all over Drawing is not the der the direction of world-renowned my room. My room is only artistic medium conductors. Burton participated in the full of them! I also love King enjoys; she also All-State Treble Choir under the direc- to try new styles of likes making pottery, tion of Edith A. Copley, professor and drawings and get out of abstract paintings and director of Choral Studies at Northern my comfort zone.” just doodling whenever Arizona University. Her classmates also she can. think her ability is amaz- King’s longest ing. ardson painting took two addie Rich “Her artistic ability is Photo by M days, and she enjoyed the completely rad,” said Horses are one of King’s favorite way it turned out after- freshman Rachael Boyd. subjects to sketch wards. Her friends think she King loves to draw is a talented artist and thinks she and paint. Drawing is and always will Both Photos courtesy of Danette Garcia should continue on with drawing. be a passion for her. Burton (3rd row, 5th from the left) sings with other choral singers participating in All-state. New Superintendent, great addition to Freeman community By Maddie Keebler Freeman, Russell was the grader, and Rylie, a three nati Reds. Russell and his Staff Writer principal at Coeur d’Alene and a half year-old, go to family have already been High School for five years. school here in Freeman. His fixtures at Freeman events, Randy Russell, the new Growing up, Russell did family loves being at Free- whether taking in a basket- superintendent of Freeman not know that he wanted to man. ball game or wrestling tour- Schools, is beginning his be a superintendent. He be- “The Freeman commu- nament, or listening to the first year with us. He hasn’t lieves he is very fortunate to nity has been so great, and latest music department been here very long, but he have really made all offering. has made an impact this ended up of us feel wel- The Russell’s feel very year. Some of his goals this in educa- come,” said Rus- welcome here at Freeman year are to build relation- tion. He sell . thanks to the friendliness of ships with the students, loves What does the community. Russell staff, parents, and the com- working Mr. Russell do even got a nice welcome munity. Russell wants to with the in his free time? from former Superintendent learn as much as he can student, He loves being Sergio Hernandez, who about Freeman. He really staff, and involved with helped Russell with his wants to get to know each parents. his children’s transition into his new posi- member of the community Rus- Photo by Maddie Keebler activities. tion over the summer. and find out how he can be sell was Randy Russell settles in quickly to Whether con- “It feels awesome to be life in the Freeman School District. apart of the solution for con- born on certs, sports apart of the Freeman Fam- tinuous improvement. September 29, 1966 in Syd- games, or church activities , ily,” Russell said. “The peo- Russell graduated from ney, Montana. Russell has he loves it all. ple are very positive and Whitworth College. He four children. His eldest His favorite sport to play welcoming. Everyone is so spent 6 years working as an daughters, Emily(16) and is golf, and he likes to go caring, and they really look Activities Athletic Director Megan (14), live with their camping and read. His fa- out for one another. It is and as an Assistant Princi- mom in Kalispell, Montana. vorite sports teams are the very evident that the staff, pal at Spokane Public His children with wife Boston Celtics, the Dallas students, and community Schools. Before coming to Shauna, Ryan, a second Cowboys, and the Cincin- have pride in their schools.” page 8 FCCLA qualifies 2 for state competition By Jennifer Fees created one article rating, FCCLA Advisor from her clothing qualifying line. Schmidlkofer her for February 8, three members of Free- was judged on her state. man’s Family, Career and Community portfolio, presen- Sopho- Leaders of America (FCCLA) competed tation using her more Beth at the Region 10 STAR Events portfolio, and her Primmer (Students Taking Action With Recogni- designed and cre- competed in tion). They each did a fantastic job in ated garment. She job inter- their catagories. received a GOLD view. She Junior Brette Schmidlkofer com- rating which created a peted in an event called Fashion De- earned her a spot portfolio sign. She developed a clothing line to compete in We- Photo courtesy of Jennifer Fees with a cover called IZZY by Design. Schmidlkofer natchee for the letter, rés- created a portfolio that showed her la- Freeman’s FCCLA competed and helped to judge events at State STAR Event Spokane’s Masonic Temple. umé, letters bel for her designs, outlined her in- Competition and of recom- tended market, included sketches for 6 Leadership Conference. mendation, career-related education, designs for her clothing line, decided Freshman Lexi Saeger competed in educational enhancement opportuni- how she would sell her designs, and an event called Recycle Redesign. She ties, and special skills. Primmer’s discussed her career options. She also called her event “From Recycle to Up- event began with time to fill out an ap- cycle.” She designed plication. She next completed an inter- and made a complete view where she showcased her portfo- outfit out of feed bags lio. Finally, Primmer had an exit sec- (dog food bags were tion where she created a thank you let- used for a skirt, and ter. Primmer scored a SILVER rating. cat food bags for the FCCLA relies on students to not top). Saeger then only compete but evaluate. Each event accessorized with pop is evaluated by 3 evaluators (2 stu- tab jewelry. She cre- dents and 1 adult). We also utilize the ated a tri-fold board students as facilitators where they ei- that showcased a ther time or are the clerk for their planning process, event. A big thank you goes out to sketches of her de- freshmen Anna Jackson and Hanna sign, and the cost Watkins, sophomore Tori Keizer, and sheet. She was senior Lindsey Nordby for their help in judged on her portfo- making the 2012 FCCLA Region 10 lio, sewn outfit and STAR Events a huge success! her presenta- The State STAR Events will take Photo courtesy of Jennifer Fees tion. Saeger also re- place in Wenatchee, March 21-23. Brette Schmidlkofer, Lexi Saeger, and Beth Primmer show off their pro- ceived a GOLD Good luck at state Brette and Lexi! jects before competing in the FCCLA Regional STAR Events. Freeman student gets full-ride scholarship to GU By Madi Groves simple four-step strategy. First, they re- stood out from other Act Six applicants. Staff writer cruit and select diverse, multicultural stu- Some of the things that he has done in his dents from Washington’s most promising community were being FBLA president When Senior Josiah Lara found out emerging leaders. Second, they train and and director of AWANA for the Sparky that he got a full-ride scholarship to Gon- prepare this group of students in the year Club. Lara is also a three-year member of zaga University, he had no clue how much before college to help them to support each Freeman’s National Honor Society, was the his life would change. Lara currently lives other. Third, they junior class president, and is in Valleyford and has a family of 15 includ- send and fund the the current yearbook editor-in ing his mom and his dad. teams together to -chief. “Joey was super excited,” said Lara’s select students in At GU, Lara plans to study brother, freshman Jesse Lara. “He was the Northwest on political science, philosophy, jumping up and down, and he told every four-year, full- and law. These classes can person he saw. He was the first one who tuition, and full- bring him to great achieve- got this successful in college.” need scholarships. ments in the world. In the fu- Gonzaga awarded Lara the Act Six Fourth, they support ture, Lara wants to be the scholarship, a full-tuition, full-need based and inspire by pro- President of the United scholarship. Lara’s scholarship will pay for viding strong cam- States. He chose Gonzaga be- his tuition, room and board, and for most pus support and on- cause only Whitworth and of his personal needs such as textbooks. going leadership to Gonzaga offered the Act Six, During Lara’s four years at GU, his schol- development of the which was his original schol- arship will cover about $180,000 worth of young students to arship of choice. tuition and expenses. grow into the next Lara’s achievement is a The state-wide goal it to award schol- generation of com- perfect example for the Free- arship and leadership for multicultural munity leaders. man community of how hard students, so they can bring it back to their “[The scholar- work can pay off. If kids can community. Lara was one of four Gonzaga ship is an] amazing find their own path, they can students to be chosen from a pool of over opportunity,” said Photo courtesy of Josiah Lara lead themselves to a better 1,000 applicants. Recipients were chosen Josiah Lara. “It’s a life. Lara’s future will un- for their distinctive leadership, academic great thing to show my younger siblings doubtedly hold great adventures as he potential, and commitment to making a they can achieve their goals.” takes what he gains at GU and gives back difference in their communities. Lara’s many achievements in leader- to his community. The Act Six develops leaders through a ship and academics are part of why he page 9

Try the South Hill’s hidden ice cream gem, The Scoop By Emma Sheldon other tables too, perfect for sell Brain Freeze Creamery cream shop.” Photo Editor an outing with some friends ice cream, also local to Spo- The staff takes service to or even just studying for fi- kane. The Scoop changes another level, remembering Spokane is full of locally- nals. out its ice cream flavors at what their regular custom- owned businesses, all very “I can think of so many least once a month. You can ers order. All the staff unique. The Scoop is a cozy things unique about The find crazy flavors like members are super nice and little corner shop worth Scoop,” said Sacajawea stu- Muddy Cups and Dirty really love working there. searching out. They have dent Sophie Carter. “They Dishes (chocolate ice cream They talk to you as if they everything from cookies and have more than 31 flavors with mini Reese’s Peanut have known you all your cake pops, to ice cream and and it’s way more delicious.” Butter Cups), Cakey Dough, life. coffee. There is a lovely lit- The Scoop (1001 West and Strawberry with Basil During the summer The tle table looking out onto 25th Avenue) is located in their flavor rotation. The Scoop becomes a community the patio, with five glisten- right next to Wilson Ele- selections are different and gathering place. Local art- ing golden swivel stools for mentary School, on the interesting. ists are invited to play mu- seating. They have many South Hill. It’s a favorite The Scoop is also a great sic, while customers enjoy stop for stu- choice to find wonderful their ice cream. This dents either drinks and sandwiches. neighborhood shop is a before or af- Their cake pops are melt-in- meeting place for many on ter school. your-mouth delicious. The the South Hill. It’s a great They love all Scoop is definitely one of a place to see friends or just the different kind. go and study. options and “Well, it reminds me of If you are looking for a the people when you look at a room in fun place to spend an hour who work a magazine,” said Carter. or two with friends, or just there. “You know there are one want to try a unique ice The Scoop million other magazines like cream experience, take a has a lot of that and one million other drive to The Scoop. You’ll Photo by Emma Sheldon variety in rooms like that. But at The find yourself adding in a The Scoop is a great choice for a sweet treat regardless their prod- Scoop, it’s your individual new local treasure to your of the season. ucts. They aesthetic neighborhood Ice weekend plans. The Vow an extreme test of love

By Hannah Williamson the couple comes home from the love of his Staff Writer a simple night out, they get life has no rec- in a brutal car accident in- ollection of If you’re the hopeless volving a semi-truck that him at all, romantic type, then the Feb- sends their whole world into he’ll have to ruary-released The Vow is a downward spiral. Leo face his big- definitely one to keep in (Channing Tatum) encoun- gest challenge mind. Directed by Michael ters no major damage, but yet—making Sucsy, a pure, emotional, Paige (Rachel McAdams) his wife fall in and true love story is comes out of a coma with love with him brought to the big screen. severe amnesia; she can’t again. The Vow is based on the remember the last five Through- novel of the same title, rec- years of her life. She had out Paige and ollecting the real-life jour- met Leo four years before Leo’s journey, Photo Courtesy of thevow-movie.com ney of Kim and Krickitt the accident. Paige thinks they’ll learn Leo tries to help Paige remember their life together. Carpenter, a couple whose she is still going to Law things they lives were changed by a School, living with her par- never knew, and they’ll fig- matter when needed, with- 1993 car accident. ents, and engaged to her ure out just how far a per- out hesitation. The two are The Vow opens with Leo former fiancé, Jeremy (Scott son is willing to go for a fantastic actors, and did an and Paige, a husband and Speedman). As Leo comes once-in-a-lifetime love. Leo, amazing job working to- wife who are madly in love. to grips with the fact that facing ridicule from Paige’s gether in this film. On a day like any other as parents (and almost every- If you’re looking for an one else for that matter), example of determined love, will have to make a deci- then this movie is a must- sion. Will he keep his vow see. The Vow is a truly to love Paige forever or will heartwarming story, and he be forced to give up? has a way of making you In this movie, McAdam’s laugh and cry—all at the spunkiness and Tatum’s same time. So, whether this sincerity perfectly balance movie draws happiness, or a out to create good chemistry tear, there is something between the two. Both ac- that everyone can take from tors, each with their own it. The Vow is definitely a style, bring all their skills movie to add to your collec- together in order to give this tion, so make sure to buy it movie its key components. when it is released on DVD! Romance, emotion, and hu- Photo Courtesy of thevow-movie.com mor are each delivered from Will Leo and Paige find a way back to each other and their marriage? Tatum and McAdams, no page 10

Ghost Protocol, thrilling until the end

By Grady Arnzen qvist), who has gained ac- Hendricks to Dubai, where “I thought the plot was Sports Editor cess to nuclear launch codes there is an excellent scene really compelling,” said and is planning an attack in which Hunt climbs the freshman Jake Phipps. “It Mission Impossible: on the United States. Burj Khalifa, the tallest was a good show! I would Ghost Protocol is one of Hunt’s team consists of building in the world (at see it again anytime.” those high intensity, action- three other members. The 2,723 ft). Hendricks man- The acting in Ghost Pro- packed movies that keeps leader of the Impossible ages to barely escape. The tocol was somewhat cheesy, you entertained throughout. Mission Force (IMF) team ending leaves you hanging with the actors saying ex- Ghost Protocol is the 4th Hunt joins is Jane Carter when Hendricks travels to actly what was happening, movie in the Mission Impos- (Paula Patton). The second Mumbai, leaving the dis- adding no depth to the char- sible series that started in member is Wil- avowed IMF won- acters. The best acting job 1996. The series had differ- liam Brandt dering if they can was done by Nyqvist as ent directors every time; (Jeremy catch Hendricks in Hendricks. His thick Rus- Ghost Protocol is directed Renner), the time before it’s too sian accent and steely look by Brad Bird. Secretary’s late. made him a very good ter- There were many chief analyst All in all, Ghost rorist. changes from Mission Im- and former Protocol was a very “I thought Tom Cruise possible 3 to Mission Impos- IMF field intense movie, but was the best for the job as sible: Ghost Protocol, such agent. The last there was not much Ethan Hunt,” Phipps said. as plot changes and a differ- member of plot behind the ac- The way Ghost Protocol ent directing style. MI3 Hunt’s team is tion. Anyone who was filmed also made a dif- (directed by J.J Abrams) Benji Dunn has seen the previ- ference. Different from the had a darker take on the (Simon Pegg), a ous movies in the other movies in the series, series, with an awful tor- technical field Photo courtesy of IMDB.com series can also see Bird focused on filming ture scene and it also gave agent. there is not much small cuts from many dif- the main character, Ethan Hunt and his team track that changes between each ferent angles to simulate Hunt (Tom Cruise), a wife. Hendricks to the Kremlin. plot. However, the intense intense action. Ghost Proto- In Ghost Protocol, Brad The IMF comes close to action makes up for the col also took advantage of Bird decided to make some catching him, but an explo- shallow plot. Viewers tend using aerial shots through- changes to what Abrams sion in the Kremlin causes not to notice the light plot, out the movie, which gave a had done with the series. Hendricks to escape. The as they get caught up in the good visual to the settings. He decided to kill off Hunt’s White House then invokes quick-paced action. Ghost Mission Impossible: wife, and turned the series Ghost Protocol, where the Protocol fits nicely into the Ghost Protocol is rated PG back into the lively, action- IMF is disavowed. This action mold set by the previ- 13 for violence and some packed movie it should be. means that they will receive ous movies. In every movie language. It is recom- Ghost Protocol centers no aid in capturing in the series, there is a cer- mended for people over the around how Hunt and his Hendricks, and are essen- tain task that the IMF must age of 12 because of the team are racing against tially forgotten. take on, always being a ter- never-ending action, and time to track down a dan- However, this doesn’t rorist behind some large because Ghost Protocol con- gerous terrorist named Kurt seem to daunt Hunt. He scale scheme. tains some mild language Hendricks (Michael Ny- and his team chase throughout. Paisley makes the color “Camouflage” stand out By Hope Mathews the main event, but they were pretty a half hours. Not only did he play well, Staff Writer amazing performers. The crowd but he kept the crowd entertained. Not warmed up quickly when the launched like that was hard with the different “MARRY ME”, and “SCOTTY into some of their hits like “All I want virtual pictures playing in the back- MCHOTTIE,” were amongst signs fans is Love.” When Kimberly Perry ground, such as ones of Carrie Under- raised at the Brad Paisley concert on started singing “If I Die Young,” the wood. Paisley entertained the crowd February 9. The Arena was packed crowd went wild. The Band Perry was with funny jokes between songs. full with crazy fans, and screaming very thoughtful when all three siblings He didn’t disappoint when he girls that love Scotty McCreery and signed a t-shirt, than threw it off into played some of his big hits like Brad Paisley, not to mention the the crowd. Over all, their performance “Camouflage,” as well as singing some screaming men cheering for Kimberly was incredible and there was no way selections from his new album This is Perry of The Band Perry. Many people you couldn’t enjoy it. Country Music. Paisley capped off the in Spokane and half the Freeman com- Brad Paisley passed fans expecta- night when he gave away a brand new, munity showed up for the concert. tions when he played for about two and signed guitar to a young girl in the When the lights go down and you front row. Paisley thrilled the audience hear that low voice, who do you think when he had Scotty McCreery join him of? on stage to sing “Famous Now.” “The love of my life, also known as Over all, the Brad Paisley concert Scotty McCreery!” freshman Matea was a hit. Over 1000 people enjoyed Ped gasped. the concert and the two opening act, Newcomer McCreery played for al- Scotty McCreery, and The Band Perry. most a half hour to kick off the show. This concert was well worth the Many girls in the stands went crazy money, and I would strongly advise screaming and shouting, “I love you people to see Paisley, McCreery, or The Scotty!” McCreery warmed up the Band Perry anytime they came to the crowd with some of his hit songs from Spokane-area. his album Clear As Day. The Band Perry was the second act Photo courtesy of Felicia Jackson of the night. They may not have been Fans were not disappointed by McCreery’s opening act. page 11

Bethesda amazes again with new Skyrim game

By Isaac Stokoe travel the map before completing the first Staff Writer two main quests, you will not encounter any dragons. Imagine you are walking through a While the side quests options are infi- dense forest when all of a sudden, you nitely generated, they are limited to action hear the mighty roar of a dragon and the from the first part of the game. clang of steel from a group of bandits. You The game play consists of a view between reach into your inventory and equip your- first- and third-person while playing. There Photo courtesy of www.skyrim.in.rs self with healing potions and a steel is a large range of enemies and weapons that sword. You are ready. You show no mercy get progressively better with the level of your character. towards the bandits and quickly slay and loot the lot of “I like the way the games has a large diversity of weap- them. Then, the dragon lands and beckons you to dance the ons and clothing in the game,” said freshman Kyle Miller. “I dance of death. You use your sword to hack and slash at the also like how the software they used makes the customiza- beast while it circles, breathing fire. You finally lay the smit- tion for each character unique.” ing blow and absorb the dragon’s spirit. You are a true Although the game can be played on two consoles, they Dragonborn. still have the same software to run the game. The PS3 Skyrim, the new game by Bethesda, is an open world, though is more prone to faults and lag time then the first-person video game with versions for the PC, Xbox 360, Xbox360 version. The solution to any problems is updating and the PS3. your system online as much as possible. Patches that are The story begins with your character traveling to Helgen created by Bethesda are automatically included in the up- for execution. Once there, the character customization be- date. One aspect to the Xbox that is better is that the gins. There are ten races in Skyrim consisting of human, downloadable content (DLCs) arrives on Xbox Live before it Elvin, and beast. After customizing and naming your charac- hits the Playstation Network. Another part to the game that ter, it is attacked by the first dragon in the game. As the is better is that in the last game, Oblivion (the previous Be- first level progresses, you follow a knight into the Helgen thesda videogame), the loading screens took a considerable where he fights soldiers. Then your character traverses into amount of time. the cave under- “The map and content is now loading faster than ever in neath Helgen to Skyrim, and there is a considerable difference in this and fight spiders and game play than in Oblivion,” added Miller. a bear. Once in In Skyrim the map is much larger and yet the loading the open, the first- process has been increasingly shortened. person component All in all, the game is revolutionary in the way that the comes into play software can load a 16 square-mile map, but the difference and you can from any other big map is that there is almost three times choose to follow the content (cave, dungeons, castle, houses, cities, and ran- Photo courtesy of www.skyrim.in.rs the main quest or domly generated items and camps). If you haven’t played A character in Skyrim takes on a dragon during travel the map. If Skyrim yet, give it a try. The game is versatile enough that his quest. you decide to any level gamer can handle it. The Woman in Black leaves audiences glued to their seats By Madi Groves ing to sell to create the creepy atmos- not found in his previous Staff writer is Alice. phere needed in the movie. movies, showing that he’ll Alice is For instance, he set the be able to handle new chal- The Woman the sister house in a marshy area. lenges in the future. in Black: sus- of the Around the house, they I recommend this for penseful, myste- woman in placed old, plant-covered ages 13. While it was kind rious, and eerie black, gravestones everywhere. of scary, it wasn’t enough to in a way that Jennet Also, the house is in the make you have nightmares. will creep you (Liz middle of nowhere, so when The movie will make you out, but you still Photo courtesy of womaninblack.com White), the tide comes up, there is jump at some parts, espe- want to watch it. Jennet is restrained by Alice and her who lived, no road, trapping the char- cially when the Woman in In the mid- brother-in-law. and even- acters at the house with no Black pops up when you are 1900’s, London, tually died, in the house way to escape. Even the not expecting it. Also, peo- Arthur Kipps (Daniel Rad- with Alice. Jennet had a sound effects added to the ple who like horror movies cliffe) goes to a little village, son, but her sister Alice took mood. Characters con- will enjoy this because it to try to sell a house that him away from Jennet. As stantly heard things moving was eerie, and it made you was uninhabited for years. revenge, Jennet is the around and in the house. scared for the people in the The townsmen want Kipps Woman in Black, and is The director of the town and for Mr. Kipps. If to leave to protect him from forcing little kids to kill movie was James Watkins, you like movies that will the spirit residing in the themselves. Arthur and Mr. he did a great job with the make you jump and keep mysterious house on an is- Daily (Ciaran Hinds) try to movie because the movie you in suspense, then this is land in the middle of no- stop the woman from killing was suspenseful, a mystery, the movie to see. where. Instead of leaving, anyone else. and it made you he goes to the large, aban- “Whenever The Woman jump at some parts. doned house where there in Black has been seen, a Radcliffe did a are a lot of gravestones and child has died,” explained great job as Arthur. creepy things. When he gets Mrs. Daily He was able to break there, he sees this woman in The costumes in the away from his Harry black near the gravestones. movie were very eerie be- Potter role. He really Kipps goes to find her, but cause they went with the didn’t act like he did she’s not there anymore. time era, and with the set- in the Harry Potter The woman who owned ting. The director paid spe- movies. His charac- Photo courtesy of womaninblack.com the house that Arthur is try- cial attention to the setting ter had a maturity Arthur Kipps explores the house he’s to sell. page 12

Terrier a step back into Pierce’s literary world By Mason Mackleit take on the shadow snake and Crook- me to be a dog.) My eyes are light blue Staff Writer shanks, two of the most despicable -grey in color. Some like them. Others characters the lower city cesspools hold them to be unsettling. I like In Tamora Pierce’s 2009 book, Ter- have to offer. The only problem with them, because they work for me. My rier, Pierce presents a new quality that her plan is that she needs facts and teeth are good. My hair is a dark is not within some of her other books. evidence. Luckily, Beka is not alone blond. Folk can see my brows and This quality is timeliness as her series for she has a mage gift that allows her lashes without my troubling to darken takes place 200 years before any of her to hear the voices them, not that I other books. This makes it impossible of the dead that would. I wear my for her to incorporate any of her other still have business hair long as my one characters and most of the landmarks within the world vanity. I know it of- that she uses throughout her other se- and she can hear fers an opponent a ries. This makes the book great for snippets of conver- grip but I have those who have read any of her other sations trapped in learned to tight braid series because it presents new back- dust spinners. it from the crown of ground and plot development for those With her talents my head. I also have who have read them. For those who and her partners’ a spiked strap to have not read her other books, this is a experience, she braid into it, so that perfect starting point in her series be- sets out to catch a any who seize my cause it is the earliest series to take child-killer known raid will regret it.” place. as the shadow Another trait that Terrier is presented as a journal snake and Crook- she writes well is of Provost Guard Puppy, Beka Copper. shanks, a major hiding the ending; Puppy is the term used to refer to a criminal killing she ties items and trainee guardsperson. An official ten to twelve folk people together guardsperson is called a Dog. A a week as he digs throughout the book. guardsperson does much the same as a for fire opals, a Even knowing all of police officer except they use batons very pricey pearl. this, she manages to instead of guns and torture is legal. The book was a keep the ending hid- Beka was once a street child until the well-planned mys- Photo courtesy of bn.com den and vague until Lord Provost brought her into his tery book. Pierce that point in the home after she helped in the capture of kept adrenalin high as she created al- story. the Bold Brass Gang. most two different plots that tied into This new series does not tie into As is done with all Puppies, they each other near the end. The best any of her other books except for a few get a pair of Dogs to train them after parts of this book are the descriptions. landmarks. The Terrier series in- completeing their five-year academy Pierce does a great job at describing cludes two other books, Bloodhound, training. Beka gets lucky enough to be settings and characters, such as in her and Mastiff. Surprisingly enough, the put with one of the most senior and description of Beka. title of her books corresponds to names greatest teams in the lower city, Tun- “I am told I am pretty in my face, that criminals and fellow dogs awarded stall and Goodwin. With their teach- though my sister Diona says when my her alike, for example people call her ing and the help of her Cat, who is in fine nose and cheekbones have been terrier because of her tendency to sink reality a constellation that has access broken flat several times that will no her teeth into a case/rat and not let go. to the realm of the gods, she tries to longer be so. (My sisters do not want South Hill’s newest gem perfect destination for a pizza fix By Preston Primmer is a spacious waiting area where On a second visit, I tried the Staff Writer you can sit comfortably and watch Cajun chicken alfredo. This was TV while waiting. There is a family spicy pasta, which added lots of fla- Are you looking for an inviting, dining area without televisions, but vors. It was delicious. It came with delicious, and friendly restaurant. great interior design. All over the a bread stick and had sausage in it. Somewhere to stop when you want walls are pictures of famous moun- It was not too spicy, just enough for to get a quick bite to eat, but aren’t tains, rivers, and lakes in Bozeman. flavor. I really liked it and would looking for fast food? Then, check Also, there is a canoe hanging from recommend this to anyone. out MacKenzie River, it may just fit the ceiling and the lights are cov- When I first tried it, I thought the bill. ered by buffalo skulls which give it Mackenzie River was going to be The atmosphere and customer a western feeling. very expensive. Not at all service are exceptional at Their menu has a though. The average meal Mackenzie River. When you walk in wide selection of costs between $9-15, with the door, the first thing you smell is fresh foods. Along drinks. a tantalizing odor, a mix of pizza with over two dozen I would recommend and pasta. You hear people talking pizzas on the menu, Mackenzie River to any fam- and laughing, having a great time. they have salads, ily, group, or just some Photo by Preston Primmer You are greeted by a host who takes pastas, and breads. friends. With so many selec- you to your seat and is very Hard to go wrong with a The food was pizza from MacKenzie River. tions on their menu, there is friendly. When ordering, there is a amazing. When I got something everyone will like. large selection of food and drinks. my BLT pizza, the cheese was siz- It is very reasonably priced, excep- MacKenzie River has great food, zling, but it was not too hot to eat. tional food, and a great place to along with great service. The pizza was very large; a small share with friends, so go here and The restaurant had a great at- pizza was big enough to easily have a great time! mosphere. When you walk in there share with another person. page 13

Emily Paukert plays her last year strong By Anna Lee "I am going to miss Staff Writer her sense of humor and her hard work ethic,” said Throughout her four coach Ashley Nimri. “She years playing basketball at is always fun to be around Freeman High School, and I will definitely miss Emily Paukert has put in all of her hammer time.” many hours of practice and "It just doesn’t seem hard work with the team real," said Paukert about becoming a great contribu- playing her last season for tor on the floor. With her the Scotties. hard work and dedication to “Paukert’s positive en- basketball, Paukert earned ergy and motivation was a a starting spot as a guard big contributor toward this season. how far they have gotten "I am going to miss her this year,” said teammate hard-working attitude and Sierra McGarity. her lovable sense of humor," Even though the end of said junior teammate Molly Photo by Pia Longinotti the season will be sad, she McIntyre who has played Emily Paukert drives to the hoop during Freeman’s game against Lakeside spent her four years here to move on to Bi-Districts. with Paukert for three years well and worked hard now. Biomedicine. She will not be laughed. "I just didn’t want throughout all of them! As a four-year varsity playing basketball or any to do ballet anymore.” “Going to state makes player, Paukert has put in a other sports for Montana, It was a good thing that playing sports worth- lot of hard work and time to but she does plan on playing she started playing basket- while,” Paukert added become the player that she rec league. ball, too, because she has “Now all we have to do is is today. For college, "I started playing when made real friendships, not win state this year! though, she plans on going I was five," Paukert just with her teammates but Whoop, whoop!” to Montana State to study also with her coach. Derek Harter taking his game to the next level By Preston Primmer sons. Coach Graham always Staff Writer pushes himself to win; this is followed by his team who The Freeman Scotties also love to compete to win. boys basketball team has Harter has taken Graham’s had a very successful year. competitive drive into his Everyone on the varsity own practices and games, team has been a big con- pushing to be better each tributor, especially senior day. Derek Harter. He has been “Derek is a man-child in a big contributor not only on the paint, offensive re- the offensive end, but been bounding, and attacking the a key player defensively. He hoop,” said coach John Gra- has had several games this ham. year where he has scored The team has found suc- twenty points or more while cess behind its senior lead- also defending opponents ers, including Harter. In a Photo by Pia Longinotti much taller than him. year where Freeman has Derek Harter goes up for a shot during the District Championship game. “During practice, Derek been consistently outsized, Freeman won by 15. always pushes us to com- they’ve found a way to win. pete, so when it comes game “We are currently 15-7,” started for the football team Harter worked tremen- time everyone is ready to said Harter. “Also, we took as an offensive receiver and dously hard in the off- play,” said sophomore team- first place in league and dis- as a defensive outside line- season participating in mate Austin Rice. tricts this season.” backer, along with earning a APX, summer league bas- Harter has taken on the Harter is a multi-sport starting post position for bas- ketball, and seven-on- personality of his coach athlete, playing both foot- ketball this season. throughout the last two sea- ball and basketball. He (Continued on page 14) Being new is usually hard, but not for everyone By Jessica Ruby ested in cheerleading,” ex- “Nicole has done a fan- ball at VC, until she was Staff Writer plained Westberg. “I have tastic job,” said coach Wylie injured. She had a devas- found my passion.” Rhoads. “She leads with hu- tating set back when she Being new is hard Westberg made the mility and always encour- tore her ACL playing bas- enough, but for sophomore cheer squad for both the fall ages everyone to do their ketball during eighth Nicole Westberg, it was a and winter squads. Not only best,” grade and had to have sur- piece of cake. has she cheered both sea- Before coming to Free- gery. After she recovered “I came to Freeman be- sons, but she earned a cap- man, Westberg attended from the surgery, she tore cause I knew some friends tain position for the winter Valley Christian School. her other ACL playing already and I was inter- squad. She loved playing basket- (Continued on page 14) page 14

(Harter continued from page 13) sas. Harter has big plans to “He has good hands, good has a good shot which will seven football. Hard work play college football, and size, and good strength. If he take him far. The skills has taken him a long way. possibly even college basket- goes to the right college foot- Harter learned at Free- “I hope to play football ball. Harter was a major ball program, he will be very man will help him very at an NAIA college, such as part of a football team that successful” said head football much in his future career. Haskell or Eastern Oregon,” was Co-league Champs, and coach, Jim Wood. Wherever he goes, he will said Harter. earned second team all- As for basketball his ac- be very successful. Both his brothers play at league offense for football. tions speak for themselves. Haskell in Lawrence, Kan- He is a very good athlete and (Westberg continued from page 13) Senior Wrestler over-comes injury basketball in ninth, result- ing in a second surgery. By Olivia Nemec team, but tournaments Westberg was told she A&E Editor are my favorite part,” said probably wouldn’t be able to Schweiger. play basketball anymore. Senior Joseph Schweiger Preparing for a tour- She was heartbroken, but is an amazing wrestler; he nament is hard work and she pushed through. loves what he does and he's there’s a lot of pressure, so During her recovery, good at it, too. He’s won quite to get ready for an intense Westberg tried out for cheer a few awards over the years, match Schweiger goes off here at Freeman not know- placing at least 15 times; he by himself, gets warmed- ing if she was going to be plans to snag a few more by up and prays. However, admitted into Freeman or the end of high school. his best pre-game inspira- not. Rhoads gave her a posi- With college just around tion was knowing that his tion and when she was ac- the corner, scholarships are family was there to sup- Photo by Jessica Ruby cepted, the team couldn’t definitely on his mind. port him. Westberg exploring downtown Seat- wait for her to be a part of Schweiger currently has none This season, his tough- tle while on the trip to perform in for wrestling, but there may the squad. She has been a the University of Washington foot- est obstacle was not wres- great addition to the squad. ball halftime. be opportunities to play foot- tling, but an ankle injury. “One thing I like most is ball in the future. On top of Being injured through being a super fan for all of years,” Rhoads said. “She Schweiger’s list of potential most of the season really the players,” said Westberg. has done a fantastic job colleges are Whitworth and took a toll on Schweiger. Westberg has been able bringing a more relaxed and Pacific University. "It was hard because to learn all aspects in Free- lightened mood to the Wrestling in college is you have to watch,” man cheer; stunting, danc- squad.” something he is considering, Schweiger explained. “You ing, cheering, and school Having Westberg on the and if he decides on Pacific can't help your team.” spirit. She has always en- squad has been a great ad- University, he will continue It was really frustrat- joyed dance and was a dition. She has helped the to wrestle in college. Wres- ing not being able to par- dancer before coming to squad accomplish so much tling for Freeman is some- ticipate. His team is like Freeman. with her positive attitude thing Schweiger looks for- family to him, and they “I am glad she will be and her strong motivation. ward to every single day. are all very close. around for a few more “I love practicing with my (Continued on page 15) A cheerleader flies to London and back as the greatest experience ever By Hope Mathews wait to see how far she ends “I wish that I Staff Writer up getting in college,” said would have tried freshman Kyla Wright. out before I did Senior Shelby Nelson, Nelson is a great influ- and see how much who never thought she ence and her team loves her farther I could would even be a cheer- and knows she will always have made it as a leader, traveled farther be there to turn to if you cheerleader,” said than she would ever go in need anything. Nelson, senior her life, when she was in- “Nelson is like my older captain of the vited to join the All- sister and I can go to her for cheer squad. Mak- American squad last sum- anything,” said sophomore ing the All- Photo Courtesy of Cami Bradley mer. teammate Kindra Malloy. American squad Shelby Nelson during the fall photo shoot with Nelson never planned to Nelson got the chance of not only put Nel- Cami Bradley. cheer until she had a seri- a lifetime this summer. son as one of the ous calf injury in softball. When her team went to Uni- best cheerleaders in the na- “The boss man offered The injury caused her to de- versal Cheerleading Asso- tion, but it also earned her an to hold the application to cide to try something new. ciation (UCA) camp, Nelson amazing opportunity. wait for me to get some On a whim, she decided to got the chance to try out for Nelson was invited to tumbling,” Nelson said try out for the Freeman var- All-American squad. The take a trip to London, Eng- through her smile. sity cheer squad, cast and tryout consisted of the camp land as part of the squad. All in all, Nelson has all. extreme dance, the All- She raised over $3,000 to par- made it farther in cheer- To her surprise, she American cheer, and the ticipate in this unique oppor- leading at Freeman than made the team for the all- cheerleader best jump. Nel- tunity. any other person that has year squad. Nelson had son tried out with three “The trip was amazing, it gone through the team. never even thought that she other people, and at the end was so fun and such a good “I am very proud of my would be a cheerleader. Be- of the week, they announced experience!” Nelson ex- Shelby and how far she fore this summer, she never the winners. claimed. has come,” said coach though she could make a Nelson had never tried Nelson has accomplished Wylie Rhoads. “I am very squad like the All- out for All-American before much in this year and next sad that she is a senior Americans. because she never imagined year you may even see her and this is my last year “Shelby is so sweet and I that she would make it. working for the UCA staff. with her.” am so proud of how far she got in her career and can’t page 15 mat one last time,” said He has 3 younger siblings, Schweiger. “Not to mention so growing up, he really had competing day in and day to be a role model for them. out alongside my brothers His family is a very active again.” part of the community; he Wrestling alongside likes to give back to a com- some of the best wrestlers in munity that is so suppor- the state, like seniors Avery tive. Smetana and Taylor His role model and Glidewell, would seem in- mentor is definitely coach timidating, but Schweiger Ripke. Schweiger goes to really enjoys it. Ripke for advice on every- "It's really nice wrestling thing from wrestling to life. Photo by Pia Longinotti with guys like Avery and Ripke is a big influence on Joseph Schweiger wrestling at the NEA District tournament held at Free- man High School. Taylor,” explained his sports and personal life. Schweiger. “They help “Ripke makes me a bet- (Schweiger continued from page 14) at the district tournament, make me better at what I ter man,” Schweiger said. Despite his injuries, winning his weight class. do.” “He is a great mentor.” Schweiger finished his sen- Unfortunately, he placed 5th Schweiger is much more Schweiger takes a lot of ior season back on the mat at the regional tournament, than just a great wrestler; pride in how far he has in time to compete in dis- which knocked him out of he is also a good student come since his first day tricts, his goal for recovery. competing at state, but did and very socially involved. freshman year. Schweiger is Schweiger finished his earn him a state alternate He gets mostly A's and is a devoted community mem- senior season with a record position. very involved in the Free- ber, family member and of 11-3. He took 2nd at the “More important than man community. He has athlete; he is truly great on Clearwater Classic, his first winning all my matches or great friends that he loves and off the mat. tournament post-injury. going to state, was the op- to be with. He is also very Schweiger then dominated portunity to get back on the involved in his family life. Spokane area ski resorts doing well in warm winter By Grady Arnzen base, and over 132 inches at Sports Editor the summit. Lookout Pass was one of the first moun- Ski Resorts surrounding tains around this area to re- the Spokane area such as Mt. ceive snow, and opened up Spokane, Lookout Pass, Sil- before any other surrounding ver Mountain, and 49 De- mountain. Lookout has con- grees North all have had a tinued to receive the most Grady Arnzen By Photo great skiing and snowboard- amount of snow in the area. ing season despite the mild, “Lookout Pass was pretty warm winter. The weather good, but the summit was has been generous on the foggy,” freshman Mike Cahill mountains making for a great said. “There wasn’t much se- skiing and snowboarding sea- lection for different difficul- son while Spokane has gotten ties, but I didn’t mind be- mostly rain. cause the powder was fantas- The closest destination is tic!” This graph show the accumulated snowfall for the four featured ski moun- Mt. Spokane, just north of the Lookout Pass has 34 offi- tains around Spokane for both the summit and base. Spokane Valley. Mt. Spokane cial runs, mostly rated inter- has received 119 inches of mediate and hard. The resort snow at the summit, with 60 was also rated the #1 family- and I like all the different mountain. Some skiers have inches at the base to date. friendly resort in the Pacific runs Silver has.” reported that equipment from Lately, however, Mt. Spokane Northwest for all the activi- Onthesnow.com gives Sil- the rental shop was poor, and has not received much fresh ties you can do such as snow- ver Mountain three and a the chair was down some of snow, and the freezing condi- shoe, snowmobile, and camp half stars and recommends the times. tions have led to an icy sur- in the summer. Onthes- the mountain from children “When I went up, Chair 1 face. Mt. Spokane personnel now.com rates Lookout Pass up to seniors. was down for almost 25 min- have done a good job at as almost four stars, and is The last mountain of the utes!” Cahill exclaimed. grooming the runs though. recommended for families four is 49 Degrees North in Just like the other moun- Tubing has also opened up on and intermediate skiers. Chewelah, Washington. This tains, 49 is recommended for the weekends. A little further away, in ski mountain has accumu- families and intermediate “There are great technical Kellogg, Idaho, is Silver lated 84 inches at the base skiers. 49 Degrees North was and challenging runs, but not Mountain. Silver has consis- and 108 inches at the sum- voted the most family- much selection,” said fresh- tently gotten snow through- mit.49 has been blessed with friendly ski resort by Onthes- man Erynn Waite. out the season, with 73 inches good weather this season, now.com. Waite added that she at the base and 102 inches at with calm winds and great With a short drive, you liked how the ski staff was the summit. Silver Mountain visibility at both the base and can reach any of these moun- very friendly and helpful. is the largest mountain out of the summit. A few inches of tains. These four have been Onthesnow.com, a review site the four around Spokane, snow a day has contributed to the most popular for skiing for ski mountains, rates Mt. standing at an elevation of excellent skiing conditions in around Spokane due to their Spokane at three and a half 6,300 feet, and has over 73 January and February. extensive snowfall and nicely stars. They recommend Mt. runs, plus unnamed areas The terrain park is one of groomed runs. Overall, you Spokane for families, and also that are open for expert ski- the more popular features at can expect a great experience for intermediate skiers and ing. 40% of the runs are inter- 49 Degrees North; it features skiing or snowboarding at snowboarders. mediate, and 40% are ad- a half-pipe, along with box any one of these fantastic ski Lookout Pass is another vanced to expert. The rest of rails, jumps, and rainbow resorts. great location for Freeman the runs are beginner. rails. The powder has been skiers. It’s located by Mullan, “I think my favorite part fresh this season. Idaho on I-90. Lookout has about Silver is their gondola,” Unfortunately, there have received over 89 inches at the Cahill said. “The snow is ok, been some complaints at the page 16 Box Scores: Freeman leads league in winter sports Regional Wrestling Teigan Glidewell- didn’t place 132 – Jesse Schmidlkofer – did not place Avery Smentana- 7th place 145 – Konner Forshag – did not place 152 – Taylor Glidewell – 1st Girls Basketball 160 – Austin Munson – 5th (alternate to state) 26-2 overall, 10-0 in league 160 – Wyatt Smith – did not place League Champions, Bi-Distict Champions, Regional 182 – Joe Schweiger – 5th (alternate to state) Champions, 195 – Brian Hogan – did not place 2nd in WIAA A State 220 – Teigan Glidewell – 2nd 285 – Avery Smetana – 3rd Boys Basketball State Wrestling 15-9 overall, 8-2 in league Taylor Glidewell- 3rd place with a cradle for the win League champions, District Champions

All photos by Pia Longinotti St. George’s Equestrians: 4H brings equestrian arts to Freeman

By Isabelle Ebert even if they don’t have a horse! Horse bowl is basically trivia Shannon Moore, who moved Raider News Editor For example, they have differ- on horses, and the Horse for out of the area. ent clinics about horses where Beginners Day is a day to “We didn’t have a whole lot Do you know what a 4H students can learn about learn about the care and needs of participation in shows,” said group is? Well, 4H stands for horses, as well as different of horses. Moore, the group trainer. “I’m health, hands, heart, and games that 4H groups compete “My favorite part so far looking forward to having a head. Freeman’s St. Georges in. would have to be learning tips little more fun this year in Equestrians group is an exam- Third grader Scyla Dowd on how to train horses,” ex- shows!” ple of a community 4H group. doesn’t have a usable horse to plained Dowd. “And I really This year, the group has 28 The main goal of an ride, so she enrolled in several liked learning about dressage! kids under the age of 18. This equestrian 4H group is to different horseless events. I would really like to continue is a step-up from last year, have as much fun with horses “The two horses I have still learning dressage, and another when they didn’t have as many in the safest way possible. need training, but I still do goal of mine would have to be participants. There are different events many different activities about to eventually ride in shows.” “Many of my students that that members can enroll in, horses, just without a horse,” A 4H group’s meetings will I give horseback riding lessons Dowd ex- usually involve a mini-game to have joined 4H,” explained plained. “I that will involve horses, or Moore.”They have advanced did an im- maybe a piece of information and are continuing to learn promptu that someone learned. more every time they do an and I am “We are enthusiastic in event.” also doing the pursuit of the knowledge of If you are considering join- horse bowl horses and we accomplish this ing a 4H equestrian group, it is and the in fun and creative ways,” said recommended that you have a Horses for 4H Vice-President, junior Kris- horse, but, again, you don’t Beginners tin Talbott. need one to compete in horse- Day.” Usually, a 4H group has a less event. A 4H group is a At the im- trainer to look to when they go great way to make new friends, promptu, to shows, or in some trivia learn new things, and encour- Dowd had games, they may need a coach. age the love of horses. to write a The current trainer for the St. report on a George’s Equestrians is Niki Photo courtesy of Shannon Moore certain Marshall. She replaces St. 4H shows can be hectic, but still very fun! topic. George’s previous trainer Between Shades of Gray sheds light on the Leadership class raises forgotten Lithuanians money for the Shriner’s By Ali Tesch hopes and dreams, but when she was Children’s Hospital Raider News Editor sent to the labor camp, she was forced By Jim Phinney to cope quickly. Throughout the novel, Between Shades of Gray is a fasci- Middle School Teacher Lina matured immensely. nating novel that keeps you enter- This gripping novel is amazing; it Jim Phinney’s second and third tained from beginning to end. shows how strong the bonds love and quarter leadership class made $416.00 Throughout the novel, as Lina Vilkas faiths are during times of trial. Be- through their heart grams sale, which struggles to survive, she learns and tween Shades of Gray is a historical- will be presented to the Shriner’s Chil- tests the bonds of love and she finds fiction novel based on what happened dren’s Hospital on March 2. An esti- the true meaning of Krasivaya. to the Baltic States during WW2. mated 2200 heart grams, complete “’Krasivaya… It means beautiful, Author Ruta E. Sepetys’ father was with a Hershey’s kiss were delivered but with strength,’ he slurred. the son of a Lithuanian military offi- district wide. ‘Unique.’” This quote describes cer. He escaped with his parents dur- The second quarter class voted on Lina Vilkas perfectly. Lina is a ing the time the Soviet Union occupied where the proceeds should go and beautiful teenage girl whose the Baltic States. Sepetys felt obligated made the first 1000 heart grams, in- childhood was taken away from to write this book because most people cluding a giant heart signed by anyone her in a single night. have forgotten what the Lithuanians buying 4 or more heart grams. The During WW2, the Soviet endured. She doesn’t want people to third quarter class made the remain- Union occupied the Baltic States, in- forget how these tiny nations taught us ing 1200 heart grams as well as selling cluding Lithuania. On June 14, Lina that love reveals the true nature of the and delivering all 2200. and her family were taken from their human spirit. It took two trips to On behalf of the second and third home because they were considered Lithuanian to gain enough research to quarter’s leadership class, Mr. Phinney Anti-Soviet. Lina’s dreams came write this book. All she asks is that you would like to think everyone who crashing down instantly. During this please won’t forget what happened to bought and sent a heart gram to their time, Lina and her family are sent to a the Baltic States. friends and relatives. We’re looking work camp in Siberia and are forced to Sepetys did a wonderful job han- forward to breaking this year’s total work in brutal conditions. They were dling the subject. Sepetys reveals the next year. treated like animals instead of hu- horrific experiences these people en- mans. dured. Her writing is very detailed. By While working at the camp, Lina the end of the novel, you feel as if you falls in love with Andrius. Together, knew the characters. they endure the horrific experiences of I would recommend this book for Siberia work camp. Then Lina and An- ages 13 and up because it’s somewhat drius are separated and they are forced ghastly. Remember what these people to face the challenges of WW2 alone. had to endure and please read this Lina was an outspoken girl that book for them. loves her country. She was also a tal- “Love is the most powerful army. ented artist which helps her survive Whether love of a country, love of a Courtesy of Denise Briggs during WW2. In the beginning, she friend, love of god, or even love of an Second and third quarter leadership class made 2200 was the average teenage girl. She had enemy,” writes Ruta Sepetys. heart grams and distributed them district wide. page 18 Poindexter offers the unusual: a mini classroom zoo

By Isabelle Ebert Raider News Editor

Mrs. Poindexter is the science teacher in the middle school downstairs in room 28. So, what makes her class and the classroom so Photo by Isabelle Ebert unique? The ani- One of the tortoises gets ready to come out to mals in it, of play. course! Makenzie Dutt, a sev- In the classroom, she enth grader, is extremely has stick bugs, hissing fond of Spike, the lizard. Photo by Isabelle Ebert cockroaches, over 1,000 “Spike is my favorite Mrs. Poindexter has a great bond with the lizard, Spike. worms, crickets, a spider, of Mrs. Poindexter’s ani- a bearded dragon lizard, mals,” said Dutt. “Mo you will two tortoises, and three kind of scares me, but I probably find frogs. The crickets and really like holding Spike!” that this is worms are used to feed Dutt holds Spike the true. the spider and the lizard, most out of any seventh “I really but the rest of the ani- grader. She is one of the love Spike, mals roam freely in their best students at handling but Mo creeps own cages. Some students him. me out!” said are frightened by Mo (the While most seventh seventh spider) or some of the graders have Spike as grader bugs, but some are not. their favorite animals, Morgan Sto- Photo by Isabelle Ebert another favorite is the koe. “I also Poindexter’s stick bugs can be found hanging all over hissing cock- really like the the objects in their cage. roaches. frogs and the “Students, the boys tortoises.” ple come to visit her ani- especially, like to let the Even though most stu- mals. cockroaches run up and dents don’t like Mo, to “We now have baby down their arms,” ex- some, Mo is fun to watch. crickets in Mo’s cage, the plained Poindexter. “The Mo is shy, but friendly. eggs that were in there cockroaches are pretty Her hairs, however, can just hatched!” Mrs. friendly toward them.” cause irritation to people. Poindexter exclaimed. When asked for an es- “I don’t usually have Even if you don’t like timate of about how many irritation, but certain peo- spiders or bugs, you still students are scared of the ple are more sensitive may like Spike or the tor- spider, Mrs. Poindexter than others,” said toises! guessed about 80% of the Poindexter. “Not only do I like it Photo by Isabelle Ebert seventh and eighth stu- Mrs. Poindexter made when students visit, but Makenzie Dutt shows off her skills with Spike the lizard. dents. If you ask around, a note that she loves to the animals seem to like talk about her the quiet visits they get animals, and every day,” Poindexter loves it even added. more when peo-

Photo by Isabelle Ebert Photo by Isabelle Ebert Mo the spider burrows into one of her hiding places in the The science room’s back corner is full of plants and animals! terrarium. page 19 Choir announces upcoming performances Keizer participant in By Danette Garcia Eastern Washington Music Educator’s WMEA Choir concert Choir Director Large Group Festival on Tuesday, By Danette Garcia March 27th at 11:00 am. Both groups Choir students will be performing Choir Director will be performing rigorous music for a in their spring concert on Monday panel of adjudicators who will evaluate Outstanding fifth and sixth grade March 19th at 7:00 pm in the HS mul- them on several areas - intonation, dy- music students from across Washing- tipurpose room. Both the MS and HS namics, resonance, blend, diction, etc. ton received top honors by being se- choirs will be performing their festival Each group must sight sing a piece of lected to participate in Washington repertoire. music for one of the adjudicators and Music Educators Association’s The Middle School Choir will be will be rated on their accuracy. Every (WMEA) annual All-State Youth performing at St Georges school for group gets time with one of the adjudi- Honor Chorus. Ronnie Keizer joined the Eastern Washington Music Educa- cators to work on, improve, and/or re- other fifth and sixth grade Washington tor’s Large Group Festival on Friday, inforce musical elements. This is valu- music students in Yakima on February March 23rd at 10:30 am. The High able to their overall experience. They 18th. School Choir will be performing at will also get to hear other choirs per- Keizer and the other musicians Shadle Park High School for the form throughout the day. were selected through auditions to par- ticipate in this event. These out- standing WMEA All-State musicians Congratulations to the 6th grade Math- from Washington rehearsed and per- formed in concert under the direction Is-Cool team on 1st place at Regionals! of world-renowned conductors. Keizer participated in the All-State Youth From top left: Nathan Longhurst, Honor Choir under the direction of Tanner Antons, Colson O’Conner Kristina Ploeger, assistant professor at Middle row: Carson Atwood, Jarret Eastern Washington University, serv- Wright, Ryan Crosswhite, Isabelle ing as the music education coordinator Miller, Erick Flack and director of Vocal Jazz and Concert Bottom row: Odie Landoe, Michael Choirs. Coumont, Brayden Mueller, Tashi Rush, Anna Wilson, Mackena Douglas Photo Courtesy of Erin Honeycutt Freeman 4-H club Annual Wax Museum teaches kids spreads Christ- about their presidential history mas cheer By Emily Sheard Club Reporter

Thanks to the generosity of the Freeman 4-H Club, Christ- mas was a little brighter for children who had to spend Christmas morning at Sacred Heart Medical Center in the oncology ward. The group collected toys, books, and food items to do- nate. Additionally, the Free- man 4-H sewing group crafted Mrs. Edwards’ and Mr. Reed’s second grade classes are ready for their Wax Museum exhibits. 36 hand-sewn Christmas stockings, which were filled with the donated goodies and distributed to children who were patients at the hospital on Christmas morning. The stockings were filled by all of the 4-H club members at their December meeting, where they also participated Clockwise from top left photo: Darby Barratt as in various crafting projects to George Washington; make homemade Christmas Jaron Iltz helping Beth- any Leach with her Ar- ornaments and played Christ- thur speech; Sianna Gil- mas themed games. bert as Rutherford B. Hays.

Darby Barratt, Lily Baxter, Kaylie Smith, and Jericho Lara wait for their turn. page 20 FHS Baseball 2012 Date Day Opponent Time Place Kindergarten - 8th Grade New Student Registration 3/17/12 Saturday Medical Lake(1) 12:00 Freeman for 2012-2013 Begins Monday, March 26th: 3/23/12 Friday Colfax Invite(1) 3:00 Colfax 3/24/12 Saturday Colfax Invite(1) 1:00 Colfax 3/27/12 Tuesday *Chewelah(1) 4:00 Freeman 3/28/12 Wednes. *Colville(1) 4:00 Colville We invite you to come to the elementary office to 3/30/12 Friday *Newport(2) 2:00 Freeman 4/3/12 Tuesday Zilah(1) 3:00 Zilah TBA pick up a registration packet for kindergarten through 4/4/12 Wednes. Naches(1) 1:00 Naches TBA 4/7/12 Saturday *Lakeside(2) 11:00 Lakeside 8th grade aged students 4/10/12 Tuesday *Riverside(1) 4:30 Freeman 4/14/12 Saturday *Chewelah(2) 11:00 Chewelah living in the Freeman School District beginning Mon- 4/17/12 Tuesday *Newport(1) 4:30 Newport 4/21/12 Saturday *Colville(2) 10:00 Freeman day, March 26th. Please feel free to call us at 291- 4/24/12 Tuesday *Lakeside(1) 4:30 Freeman 4/27/12 Friday *Riverside(2) 2:00 Riverside 4791 if you have any questions. 5/1/12 Tuesday Losers Out TBA 5/2/12 Wednes. Winners @ NEA #1&2 TBA 5/5/12 Saturday Districts @ NEA #1 TBA 5/12/12 Saturday Bi-Districts TBA CTL Students are not considered enrolled in the district 5/19/12 Saturday Regional Baseball TBA 5/25&26 Fri./Sat. State - Yakima TBA Yakima until the registration packets have been fully com- TBA Practice starts 2/27/12 pleted and returned with the following supporting *NEA League Game documents:

FHS Softball 2012 Date Day Opponent Time Place • State issued Birth Certificate (not the hospital 3/17/12 Saturday Medical Lake (1) 12:00 Freeman 3/22/12 Thursday Colfax (2) 3:00 Freeman certificate) 3/27/12 Tuesday *Chewelah (1) 4:30 Freeman 3/30/12 Friday *Newport (2) 2:00 Freeman • Immunizations 4/10/12 Tuesday *Colville (1) 4:30 Colville 4/17/12 Tuesday *Riverside (1) 4:30 Freeman • Proof of residency - that you live within the 4/19/12 Thursday Lakeside (1) 4:30 Lakeside 4/21/12 Saturday *Chewelah (2) 11:00 Chewelah boundaries of the Freeman School District 4/24/12 Tuesday *Newport (1) 4:30 Newport 4/25/12 Wednesday Priest River (1) 4:30 Freeman 4/27/12 Friday *Colville (2) 3:00 Freeman 5/1/12 Tuesday *Lakeside (DH) 3:00 Freeman To be eligible for kindergarten registration, a child 5/3/12 Thursday Kettle Falls (1) 4:30 Freeman 5/5/12 Saturday *Riverside (2) 11:00 Riverside must be 5 on or before August 31, 2012. When you 5/8/12 Tuesday Loser Out TBA 5/12/12 Saturday Districts @ #NEA 1 TBA pick up your registration packet, we’ll have you sign up 5/19/12 Friday Bi-Districts TBA Colville 5/25/12 Friday State TBA Tri Cities for a time that you will bring your new student to visit 5/26/12 Saturday State TBA *NEA League Game the classroom and participate in our Kindergarten Round-up on Friday, April 13th. FHS Track 2012 Date Day Opponent Time Place 3/15/2012 Thursday Cheney Jamboree 3:15 Cheney **If you do not live in the Freeman School District and 03/22/12 Thursday Erza Gordon Invite 3:00 Colville 03/28/12 Wednesday *Lakeside 3:30 Freeman you have a kindergarten through 8th grade aged stu- 03/30/12 Friday Birdsell Invite 3:00 Deer Park 04/11/12 Wednesday *Riverside 3:30 Freeman dent you are interested in registering at Freeman, 04/14/12 Saturday Interstate Invite 10:00 Freeman 04/14/12 Saturday Pasco Invitational 9:30 Pasco please call the district office at 291-3695 for an ap- 04/18/12 Wednesday *Colville 3:30 Colville 04/21/12 Saturday Mooberry Relays 10:30 Rogers plication to be placed on the 2012-2013 choice list. HS 04/25/12 Wednesday *Newport3:30 Newport Once approved, we will contact you to come pick up a 04/27/12 Friday Timberlake Invite3:00 Timberlake 05/02/12 Wednesday *Chewelah 3:30 Freeman registration packet. 05/12/12 Saturday Districts TBA FHS Tennis 2012 05/19/12 Saturday Bi-Districts TBA Date Day Opponent Time Place 05/25/12 Friday State 8:00 Cheney-EWU 03/20/12 Tuesday Deer Park 3:30 G(H) B(A) 05/26/12 Saturday State 8:00 Cheney-EWU 03/22/12 Thursday Ritzville 3:30 Freeman Good luck to all * denotes league meet 03/24/12 Saturday *Lakeside 11:00 Freeman 03/27/12 Tuesday *Colville 3:30 Colville of our Freeman 03/29/12 Thursday *Chewelah 3:30 Freeman FHS Golf 2012 04/10/12 Tuesday *Riverside 3:30 Riverside spring athletic 04/12/12 Thursday Reardan 3:30 Freeman Date Opponent Place Time 3/26 Colville Dominion Meadows 2:00 04/17/12 Tuesday *Lakeside 3:30 Lakeside teams. Please 04/19/12 Thursday Davenport 3:30 Davenport 4/9 Lakeside Sundance 2:00 04/20/12 Friday *Colville 3:30 Freeman 4/13 Chewelah-Boys Chewelah 10:00 come on out to a 4/16 Newport Stone Ridge 2:00 04/24/12 Tuesday *Chewelah 3:30 Chewelah 04/26/12 Thursday *Riverside 3:30 Freeman 4/27 Chewelah-Girls Chewelah 10:00 home meet and 4/27&28 Fri/Sat Inland Empire TBA 4/30 Sub-District Hangman 12:00 5/7 District Stone Ridge 12:00 05/01/12 Tuesday St. George's 3:30 TBA cheer your Scot- 05/03/12 Thursday Medical Lake 3:30 G(H) B(A) 5/21 Regional CTL site TBA 5/22 (Tues) State Practice Round Dupont, WA TBA 5/10-5/12 Thurs-Sat Districts TBA ties on to a 5/23 (Wed.) STATE- Opening Rd Dupont, WA 05/19/12 Saturday Regionals TBA 5/25-5/26 Fri-Sat State TBA Yakima TBA victory!