volume: 25 stampedenovember issue eagle high school the “expect nothing and be grateful for everything” Kaycee Hurren news a&e sports new trader choir spotlight boys soccer wins joe’s state page: 2 page: 3 page: 10 News 2 Trader Joe’s making its mark closer to Eagle It is one of the most popular Annelise Hinchman places. Adding another location reporter in Meridian, soon after the Boise irst opened on Arroyo location’s opening in 2014, was Parkway in Pasadena, bound to happen. FCalifornia, Trader Joe’s “Trader Joe’s competes head- has been nothing short of unique to-head against Whole Foods in since it was founded by Joe many markets,” said a recent Coulombe in the year 1967. article published by Idaho Since its first store was created, Business Review. about 500 additional stores have However, while Whole been built throughout the nation, Foods is a major competitor and the number is still rising. of Trader Joe’s, they are both Continuing to grow its company less of a competition to full- and expand its locations, a scale supermarkets such as Trader Joe’s building in Idaho Albertson’s. They produce recently had its grand opening pricier goods, whereas on Oct. 17 for its new store. Albertson’s produces more Located on Eagle Road in inexpensive goods, making it Meridian, the new Trader Joe’s more appealing to consumers. Trader Joe’s recently opened a new store in Meridian, Idaho. Ellie Allen is bound to bring in lots of The new Trader Joe’s opening business considering Meridian’s store,” said Don Day of Boise Boise’s Trader Joe’s. Talerico of the Idaho Statesman. is very exciting for everyone in large populations and diverse Dev. “Trader Joes touts on Because of its exclusive the Boise, Idaho area and is sure residents. Although slightly larger than their website as being ‘your selection of a variety of different to stay around for quite a while, “The future Trader Joe’s will the Trader Joe’s location in neighborhood grocery store... items and inexpensive pricing, as long as the diverse population take up a 16,744 square foot Boise, the new store in Meridian full of unconventional and Trader Joe’s attracts a substantial continues to increase here in the portion of the old Rosauers has about the same layout as interesting products,’” said Kate amount of business every day. Treasure Valley. Another one bites the dust: Zen Bento closes search for a new holy grail of quick, healthy options. Berg, who’s favorite dish is a teriyaki chicken and rice bowl with Zen Sauce says that he is sad that Zen Bento won’t be close by anymore, but he is excited he can still get it on the way back from snowboarding. There are several other locations to go to, however, none are located in Eagle. Others include the Zen Bento on Main Street and Apple Street, as well as a new establishment being placed on Bogus Basin Road in 2020. The employees of the Eagle branch will either be relocated to the Bogus Basin store or they will be forced to quit because of the longer commute to get to work. It doesn’t come as a shock Zen Bento closes their Eagle branch after fifteen years of service. Alexis Heichman to most. Recently, several Alexis Heichman been in downtown Eagle since name Zen Bento because of the will be coming to an end in businesses in Eagle have either photographer 2005, delighting its customers seemingly perfect translation; the Eagle community. A 2019 moved locations or closed with the Asian cuisine it offers. Peace in a Lunchbox. Current Instagram poll showed that down. They are being replaced ot even a year after their “I love eating there,” said owner, Rene Iwamasa, explained 41% of the students at Eagle with incoming enterprise as Boise location closed, sophomore Mitchell Berg. “It’s the name was meant to alert its High who voted, regularly eat the town expands. The struggle Nthe local restaurant just a fast, easy way to get customers that it is a fast, healthy at this establishment. This will for them to survive becomes chain, Zen Bento, announced yummy and relatively healthy alternative for lunch to provide become a nightmare for students more and more difficult as more the closing of their Eagle branch food.” peace in the day to come. who often attended during their compelling business are added as well. This establishment has The founders decided on the Sadly, these relaxing lunches lunchbreak, leaving them to or buy them out. A&E 3 Choir works hard to prepare for concerts od. Choir isn’t all about practic- ing music, though. They get to socialize before they jump into warm-ups and begin practicing their music. “We just get to sing togeth- er and prepare for tour every year,” Grange said. Next March, Sonus, a group of about fifty stu- dents, will head to parts of Ida- ho, Montana and Washington to share their musical talents. For Grange, the best part of these tours every year is the long bus rides with her friends. Since the trips are so long, everyone likes to pass the time by playing games. While Sonus prepares for con- certs and tour in class, Virtuoso is only four girls and they don’t have class time to prepare. In- stead, they practice outside of class during their free time. The Eagle High Sonus Choir continues to create beautiful music throughout the year for different events. Jennie Dildine “We get to sing different styles of music [other] than classical,” Shelby Burnham choirs even got a Christmas such a success every year be- each directed by teacher Seth Grange said. “So that’s real- photographer song to start practicing on the cause the choirs prepare for it McMullen. Grange is part of ly fun.” The extra practicing is first day of school. Their first for months in advance. Although Sonus which is the chamber worth it to Grange because she t’s never too early to start performance will be December it may be a big part of the year choir, and a quartet of four girls loves to sing. Another one bites the dust: Zen Bento closes singing Christmas music in 13th at 7 pm and then they will for choir, there are also others from Sonus called Virtuoso. Choir is a fun class for those Ithe Eagle High choirs. In perform the next day, December they must prepare for, such as Sonus is an advanced choir that that love singing and socializ- preparation for the holiday con- 14th at 1 pm and 4 pm. the fall concert. The fall concert requires an audition. ing. Not only do they work each cert, “On This Shining Night”, “It’s probably the best concert was a great experience to start In order to prepare for the big class period to ensure their best they have already started prac- of the year,” said senior Sophia off this year for Grange. concerts, Sonus practices their performances, they are able to ticing their songs. In fact, the Grange. The holiday concert is There are six school choirs, songs during every class peri- enjoy time with their classmates. ‘Silent Sky’ makes noise at Eagle High Mia Ayala-Marshall With a fantastic line-up of props & projections, said that editor actors to embody the story, the cast and crew kept a great “Silent Sky” was success. team spirit and tried to be very his year’s fall play took Sophomore Annaliese Lemon inclusive towards everyone. place on Oct. 16 through played Leavitt, while junior “The play went really well,” Tthe Oct. 19 at 7:00 p.m in Kayla Vittoe played Margaret Swann said. “Everyone on the the Eagle High Auditorium. The Leavitt. Sophomore Karter cast and crew really enjoyed it.” play was Lauren Gunderson’s Spoklie played Peter Shaw, Overall, it seems like they all “Silent Sky.” senior Rachel Newcomb played had a great time bonding over “Silent Sky” is a true story Annie Cannon and sophomore this fall’s play. about the famous astronomer Eliza Morris played Williamina With the long hours that the Henrietta Leavitt. During the Fleming. cast, crew and teacher Tracy course of the story, Leavitt Newcomb, who played Cannon, Harrison put into this play, it’s has the opportunity to work said that the preparations for the The cast of ‘Silent Sky’ enjoys their time on stage together. Alexa Harper no surprise that they had such a at Harvard University as a play went on for seven weeks great turnout and overall positive computer while the university including auditions. Rehearsals the overall intelligence that Myrissa Jeppson, and the feedback from supporters. mapped the stars. She made lasted six weeks and took place astronomy encompasses. I also Stage Manager, senior Morgan Junior Ariana Hall went to the various scientific breakthroughs, for two hours after every school loved the cast because we all got Hoffman. props & projections play on opening night. including founding the day. along so well.” were run by senior Carson “It was a really good classification system for stars, “I loved the whole experience,” The cast also included the crew Swann, lights by sophomore production,” she said. “I really but she received no scientific Newcomb said. “I learned who worked behind the scenes. Reagan Johnson and sound by enjoyed the storyline and the credit for her discoveries until so much about the struggles The crew was made up of the junior Ariana Schoenwald. cast and crew did a great job the very end of her life.