II Friendly qualities PREFACE BY JUSTIN DENNIS For the month of March, the Focus section has decided to highlight friends. Featured are three Everyone has friends (I hope). But, as in many sets of "inseparable friends" voted by their peers at situations, there's always that one special friend. Some­ SHS. one who you can confide in with all your troubles. It could be someone you trust with your innermost secrets, or someone who's stuck by you through thick and thin. Whatever it is that floats your boat, there must be one Friends forever thing that makes this friend rise above all the rest. What is the best thing about your best friend? BY CRYSTAL NAVOYOSKY Jamie Jewell, 10th_ The factthat she always understands everything and that she is always there to talk to. What do you think the best qualities in a friend Kelly Colian, 9th_ That they make me laugh. are? According to Ed Butch "a friend is someone that Jessica Kisher, 9th_ 'Cause Zak is hot. you can trust and that will be there for you." I think that Zak Flinn, 9th_ Jarrod is one hot momma. a best friend is more than just a person that you can con­ Ashlee Thorne, 9th_ K.A.N. fide in and hang out with all the time; a best friend is Joe Lynn, 12th_ Suckers and Jolly Ranchers more like that brother or sister you were never given. Bridgette Loutzenhiser, 12th_ He understands me bet­ You can say and do anything around them, along with ter than anyone ever has. just sitting around and not even talking. Their parents Allen Welch, 12th_ All your base are belong to us. and siblings become your second family, as does your Joe Dombrowski, 12th_ Azar Habib is an excellent mu­ family to them. sician. Forgiveness is also vital to a long-lasting friend­ Nita Trimm, 12th_ She is the most understanding per­ ship. "To err is human; to forgive, divine," is a famous son. quote by Alexander Pope. Everyone is going to make Chris Frank, toth_ Is understanding and not annoying. mistakes, including your best friend who you think could Terra Landacre, 12th_ I can always count on them to be do no wrong towards you. You must forgive them, even there when I need someone to talk to. if it does take some time because in the end you would Nicole Binegar, 11th_ Tiffany, Audrey, and I have been want your friend to forgive you if you had made the same through it all. It's really nice to know you'll always have mistake as they had. someone to count on and cry about how mean our boy­ Friendship is something to genuinely cherish friends are with. I love you guys! all of your life because nothing else can come close to its Rose Salvino, 12th_ They are always there for me no mat­ meaning and value in the world. "No love, no friend­ ter what. ship, can cross the path of our destiny without leaving Jess Wells, 12th_ Never judges me for my mistakes. some mark on it forever," says Francois Mocuriac of how Stacy Yanek, 12th_ Accepts me for who I am. much an impact love and friendship have on our lives. Andy Hippley, 11th_ I can beat him in every sport. Just remember to always embrace others, no matter how Travis Mong, 11th_ I can beat him in every sport. different they are, and you will forever have a friend by your side. Friends BY EMILY SACCO How well do you know your Friends stars? There 1. This star is crossed eyed. are six matching questions below. Some of the answers 2. At age 10, this star's parents divorced after 19 years will be used more than once. of marriage. 3. This actress played a role in Mad About You but A. Matthew Perry (Chandler Bing) when she auditioned for Frasier, she was turned B. Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani) down for the part. C. David Schwimmer (Ross Geller) 4. Which actor decided that he was going to be a pro­ D. Lisa Kudrow (Pheobe Bufae) fessional racer, after receiving a motorbike when E. Courtney Cox (Monica Geller) he was eight? F. Jennifer Aniston (Rachel Green) 5. Who had recurring roles on several series includ­ d'9 ';)'~ 'fft> 'ff£ 'trl 'd' l :SJ:lA\SUV ing, The Wonder Years, L.A. Law, and NYPD Blue? 6. This star and their fiance got matching blond high­ lights in their hair for their wedding. Page 8 ·The Quaker March 2001 .