Compiled by
Kevin Morin
Facts Editor
In history there have been numerous natural disasters that have caused mass damage and death. Here are the top ten deadliest natural disasters.
1.1931 China Floods
July-November 1931, China
Death Toll: 1,000,000- 4,000,000
2.1887 Yellow River Flood
September-October 1887, China
Death Toll: 900,000-2,000,000
3.1556 Shaanxi Earthquake
January 23 1556, China
Death Toll: 830,000
4.1970 Bhola Cyclone
November 13, 1970, Pakistan
Death Toll: 500,000
5.1839 India Cyclone
November 25 1839, India
Death Toll: 300,000
6.526 Antioch Earthquake
May 526 A.D., Antioch (Now Turkey)
Death Toll: 250,000-300,000
7.1976 Tangshan Earthquake
July 28 1976, China
Death Toll: 242,419
8.1920 Haiyuan Earthquake
December 16 1920, China
Death Toll: 234,117
9.2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake
December 26 2004, Worldwide
Death Toll: 230,210
10.2010 Haiti Earthquake
January 12 2010, Haiti
Death Toll: 22,517
Top Five Worst’s:
Earthquakes:
1. 1556 Shaanxi Earthquake
January 23 1556, China
Death Toll: 830,000
2. 526 Antioch Earthquake
May 526 A.D., Antioch (Now Turkey)
Death Toll: 250,000-300,000
3. 1976 Tangshan Earthquake
July 28 1976, China
Death Toll: 242,419
4. 1920 Haiyuan Earthquake
December 16 1920, China
Death Toll: 234,117
5. 2010 Haiti Earthquake
January 12 2010, Haiti
Death Toll: 22,517
Infectious Diseases:
1. Smallpox
1900-1980, Worldwide
Death Toll: 300,000,000
2. Measles
Last 150 years, Worldwide
Death Toll: 200,000,000
3. Malaria
20th century-present, Worldwide
Death Toll: 80,000,000-250,000,000
4. Tuberculosis
20th century-present, Worldwide
Death Toll: 40,000,000-100,000,000
5. AIDs
1981-present, Worldwide
Death Toll: 25,250,000
Famines:
1. Great Chinese Famine
1958-1961, China
Death Toll: 15,000,000-43,000,000
2. Indian Famine
1896-1902, British India
Death Toll: 19,000,000
3. Bengal Famine
1769-1771, India
Death Toll: 15,000,000
4. Northern Chinese Famine
1876-1879, China
Death Toll: 13,000,000
5. Great European Famine
1315-1317, Europe
Death Toll: 7,500,000
Volcanoes:
1. Mt. Tambora
1815, Indonesia
Death Toll: 92,000
2. Krakatoa
August 26-27 1883, Indonesia
Death Toll: 36,000
3. Mt. Pelee
May 7th or May 8th 1902, Martinique
Death Toll: 29,000
4. Mt. Vesuvius
August 24, 79 A.D, Pompeii
Death Toll: 25,000
5. Nevado Del Ruiz
November 13 1985, Colombia
Death Toll: 23,000
Friday, March 12, 2010
Teacher Cuts
Jill Schumacher
Editor-in-Chief
The budget cuts in Colorado and APS are resulting in more than just money cut backs; teachers are facing many changes for the next school year as well. Teachers will not only be taking on an extra teaching period next year, but a few are going to be cut from RHS.
“It’s going to be a change,” Principal Turner said. Teachers used to have two planning periods they use to plan, tutor students, or collaborate with other teachers will now have less planning time and six periods instead of five. This means it is going to be more difficult to find teachers and get one-on-one help from them.
“This will make it harder on all of us if there will be less one-on-one time between teachers and students,” Sophomore Scott Allen explains, “I think there will be a lot more students struggling because they wont get the attention they need to understand a subject.” Math teacher Mr. Bushman also sees this “is not what is best for the students.” However Principal Turner said, “I am hoping there is not a huge impact on the students.”
Besides the added work load teachers will be receiving next year, some teachers will not be here to experience this change. Originally “about 15.4 teachers (TE) were being cut just from RHS” Turner said but the school board has cut that in half, so six teachers will be staying and not be cut just yet. However, the teachers RHS is losing will cause the other teachers to have to take on additional supervision for next year causing them to lose 1hr and ½ for supervision from their already cut back planning periods. Though some teachers will be lost classes will not be.
“I feel so sad that teachers who are very dedicated are losing their jobs,” German teacher Frau Dovas-Hudson said, “It is demoralizing that there is a ripple affect causing people everywhere to lose their jobs.”
Next year things are not going to get better. This year there is a 20 million deficit and the following years it will go down to 10 million and then to six million. This means that RHS will keep seeing changes over the next few years.
“There is not an area in the building that will not be impacted,” Turner said.
Editor-in-Chief
The budget cuts in Colorado and APS are resulting in more than just money cut backs; teachers are facing many changes for the next school year as well. Teachers will not only be taking on an extra teaching period next year, but a few are going to be cut from RHS.
“It’s going to be a change,” Principal Turner said. Teachers used to have two planning periods they use to plan, tutor students, or collaborate with other teachers will now have less planning time and six periods instead of five. This means it is going to be more difficult to find teachers and get one-on-one help from them.
“This will make it harder on all of us if there will be less one-on-one time between teachers and students,” Sophomore Scott Allen explains, “I think there will be a lot more students struggling because they wont get the attention they need to understand a subject.” Math teacher Mr. Bushman also sees this “is not what is best for the students.” However Principal Turner said, “I am hoping there is not a huge impact on the students.”
Besides the added work load teachers will be receiving next year, some teachers will not be here to experience this change. Originally “about 15.4 teachers (TE) were being cut just from RHS” Turner said but the school board has cut that in half, so six teachers will be staying and not be cut just yet. However, the teachers RHS is losing will cause the other teachers to have to take on additional supervision for next year causing them to lose 1hr and ½ for supervision from their already cut back planning periods. Though some teachers will be lost classes will not be.
“I feel so sad that teachers who are very dedicated are losing their jobs,” German teacher Frau Dovas-Hudson said, “It is demoralizing that there is a ripple affect causing people everywhere to lose their jobs.”
Next year things are not going to get better. This year there is a 20 million deficit and the following years it will go down to 10 million and then to six million. This means that RHS will keep seeing changes over the next few years.
“There is not an area in the building that will not be impacted,” Turner said.
State Budget Cuts
Jill Schumacher
Editor-in-Chief
This recession is the worst since the 1930s and has caused the steepest decline in state tax receipts on record and is causing a variety of issues for school district’s everywhere. Even after making deep cuts states continue to face large budget gaps. New shortfalls have opened up in the budgets of at least 41 states for the current fiscal year. In addition, initial indications are that states will face shortfalls as big as or bigger than they faced this year in the upcoming 2011 fiscal year. The school districts all over the country and especially in Colorado are being affected dramatically.
“The amount of money that we’re looking for this year in the cuts is the worst fiscal crisis that Aurora Public Schools has ever faced,” APS Superintendent John Barry said. “It’s going to take a lot of teamwork and a lot of communication.” The state of Colorado is facing a budget shortfall of at least $1 billion.
Colorado school districts have begun to indicate dramatic cuts are approaching—fewer teachers, reduced class offerings and larger class sizes. Schools districts have given out surveys to get support for specific cuts and formed focus groups with city leaders to help with decisions and are meeting with parents and staff to develop new ideas.
Right now it looks as these districts will face the following cuts:
• APS is facing between $18 and $20 million in funding cutbacks from the state for the 2010-11 school years, with $28 million in cuts to follow during the next two years.
• Jefferson County expects nearly $40 million in cuts over the next two years, on top of $23 million the district plans to pull from its reserves.
• Cherry Creek School District will have about $13 million cut from their budget. This is the first time in Cherry Creek School Districts history that the district’s revenue has decreased from one year to the next.
• Douglas County expects to lose at least $31 million from its budget next school year. The next two years Douglas County will have a budget deficit of more than $70 million.
• Denver Public school-level budgets will be cut 3.5 percent and the administration budget slashed 7 percent, for at least $30 million in savings.
Certain measures like using a portion of the district’s general fund balance and reducing the allocation to its capital reserve fund could begin within the next few months, while other possibilities could be implemented later in 2010, Barry said. The states’ fiscal problems will continue into the next fiscal year and likely beyond.
"This is as tough a time this school district has had in memory," said Barry. "We are trying now to think of every single possible place we can save money.”
Editor-in-Chief
This recession is the worst since the 1930s and has caused the steepest decline in state tax receipts on record and is causing a variety of issues for school district’s everywhere. Even after making deep cuts states continue to face large budget gaps. New shortfalls have opened up in the budgets of at least 41 states for the current fiscal year. In addition, initial indications are that states will face shortfalls as big as or bigger than they faced this year in the upcoming 2011 fiscal year. The school districts all over the country and especially in Colorado are being affected dramatically.
“The amount of money that we’re looking for this year in the cuts is the worst fiscal crisis that Aurora Public Schools has ever faced,” APS Superintendent John Barry said. “It’s going to take a lot of teamwork and a lot of communication.” The state of Colorado is facing a budget shortfall of at least $1 billion.
Colorado school districts have begun to indicate dramatic cuts are approaching—fewer teachers, reduced class offerings and larger class sizes. Schools districts have given out surveys to get support for specific cuts and formed focus groups with city leaders to help with decisions and are meeting with parents and staff to develop new ideas.
Right now it looks as these districts will face the following cuts:
• APS is facing between $18 and $20 million in funding cutbacks from the state for the 2010-11 school years, with $28 million in cuts to follow during the next two years.
• Jefferson County expects nearly $40 million in cuts over the next two years, on top of $23 million the district plans to pull from its reserves.
• Cherry Creek School District will have about $13 million cut from their budget. This is the first time in Cherry Creek School Districts history that the district’s revenue has decreased from one year to the next.
• Douglas County expects to lose at least $31 million from its budget next school year. The next two years Douglas County will have a budget deficit of more than $70 million.
• Denver Public school-level budgets will be cut 3.5 percent and the administration budget slashed 7 percent, for at least $30 million in savings.
Certain measures like using a portion of the district’s general fund balance and reducing the allocation to its capital reserve fund could begin within the next few months, while other possibilities could be implemented later in 2010, Barry said. The states’ fiscal problems will continue into the next fiscal year and likely beyond.
"This is as tough a time this school district has had in memory," said Barry. "We are trying now to think of every single possible place we can save money.”
District Budget Cuts
Jacob Schmied
Staff Reporter
The coming Aurora Public Schools budget cuts are predicted to hit area schools hard. APS is slated to lose $18-20 million of its $267 million 2009-2010 budget for next year, which is a 6% loss. Another $16 million is expected to be lost over the next 2 years after.
To compensate for the cuts, no areas are out of reach. A hiring freeze is already in affect, and bigger class sizes, salary decreases, and reduction in staff could ensue in the coming months.
"See why I'm having nightmares and don't sleep?" Vody Herrmann, the Department of Education's schools finance director, said following a presentation to the board.
"For us, 83 percent is salary and benefits," said APS Superintendent John Barry. "This is the worst fiscal crisis that Aurora Public Schools has faced in modern memory. The cuts will be evident. We are trying to stay away from the classroom as much as we possibly can."
Many educators assume schools are safe from budget cuts because of Amendment 23, passed by voters in 2000, which set minimum school funding levels. However, Amendment 23 doesn't cover some programs - including preschool and parts of kindergarten. Those programs are funded in a bill passed annually by the legislature and their money can be cut. Another clause in the Colorado state constitution makes it so that the Colorado budget must be balanced. If money needs to be cut, it has to be cut.
“When revenue drops, the balance had to be balanced somewhere. Every public service is likely to take a hit,” said Ronald Fey, an Assistant Principal at APS’s Rangeview High School.
Another proposal is high school teachers taking on another class period, which would allow fewer teachers, saving an estimated $4 million dollars a year.
“As it stands right now, we can’t take on another class,” said Patrick Sandt, head of the Rangeview High School Teacher Union, “it’s in our contracts that we can’t take on more than 5 classes, but right now we’re in negotiation to change that.”
“People need to realize there is something they can do. Going to school board meeting, filling out surveys, and educating themselves is the first step.” Sandt went on to say. “John Barry and the school board do listen to what people have to say.”
Staff Reporter
The coming Aurora Public Schools budget cuts are predicted to hit area schools hard. APS is slated to lose $18-20 million of its $267 million 2009-2010 budget for next year, which is a 6% loss. Another $16 million is expected to be lost over the next 2 years after.
To compensate for the cuts, no areas are out of reach. A hiring freeze is already in affect, and bigger class sizes, salary decreases, and reduction in staff could ensue in the coming months.
"See why I'm having nightmares and don't sleep?" Vody Herrmann, the Department of Education's schools finance director, said following a presentation to the board.
"For us, 83 percent is salary and benefits," said APS Superintendent John Barry. "This is the worst fiscal crisis that Aurora Public Schools has faced in modern memory. The cuts will be evident. We are trying to stay away from the classroom as much as we possibly can."
Many educators assume schools are safe from budget cuts because of Amendment 23, passed by voters in 2000, which set minimum school funding levels. However, Amendment 23 doesn't cover some programs - including preschool and parts of kindergarten. Those programs are funded in a bill passed annually by the legislature and their money can be cut. Another clause in the Colorado state constitution makes it so that the Colorado budget must be balanced. If money needs to be cut, it has to be cut.
“When revenue drops, the balance had to be balanced somewhere. Every public service is likely to take a hit,” said Ronald Fey, an Assistant Principal at APS’s Rangeview High School.
Another proposal is high school teachers taking on another class period, which would allow fewer teachers, saving an estimated $4 million dollars a year.
“As it stands right now, we can’t take on another class,” said Patrick Sandt, head of the Rangeview High School Teacher Union, “it’s in our contracts that we can’t take on more than 5 classes, but right now we’re in negotiation to change that.”
“People need to realize there is something they can do. Going to school board meeting, filling out surveys, and educating themselves is the first step.” Sandt went on to say. “John Barry and the school board do listen to what people have to say.”
APS Budget Cuts
Jacob Schmied
Staff Reporter
The coming Aurora Public Schools budget cuts are predicted to hit area schools hard. APS is slated to lose $18-20 million of its $267 million 2009-2010 budget for next year, which is a 6% loss. Another $16 million is expected to be lost over the next 2 years after.
To compensate for the cuts, no areas are out of reach. A hiring freeze is already in affect, and bigger class sizes, salary decreases, and reduction in staff could ensue in the coming months.
"See why I'm having nightmares and don't sleep?" Vody Herrmann, the Department of Education's schools finance director, said following a presentation to the board.
"For us, 83 percent is salary and benefits," said APS Superintendent John Barry. "This is the worst fiscal crisis that Aurora Public Schools has faced in modern memory. The cuts will be evident. We are trying to stay away from the classroom as much as we possibly can."
Many educators assume schools are safe from budget cuts because of Amendment 23, passed by voters in 2000, which set minimum school funding levels. However, Amendment 23 doesn't cover some programs - including preschool and parts of kindergarten. Those programs are funded in a bill passed annually by the legislature and their money can be cut. Another clause in the Colorado state constitution makes it so that the Colorado budget must be balanced. If money needs to be cut, it has to be cut.
“When revenue drops, the balance had to be balanced somewhere. Every public service is likely to take a hit,” said Ronald Fey, an Assistant Principal at APS’s Rangeview High School.
Another proposal is high school teachers taking on another class period, which would allow fewer teachers, saving an estimated $4 million dollars a year.
“As it stands right now, we can’t take on another class,” said Patrick Sandt, head of the Rangeview High School Teacher Union, “it’s in our contracts that we can’t take on more than 5 classes, but right now we’re in negotiation to change that.”
“People need to realize there is something they can do. Going to school board meeting, filling out surveys, and educating themselves is the first step.” Sandt went on to say. “John Barry and the school board do listen to what people have to say.”
Staff Reporter
The coming Aurora Public Schools budget cuts are predicted to hit area schools hard. APS is slated to lose $18-20 million of its $267 million 2009-2010 budget for next year, which is a 6% loss. Another $16 million is expected to be lost over the next 2 years after.
To compensate for the cuts, no areas are out of reach. A hiring freeze is already in affect, and bigger class sizes, salary decreases, and reduction in staff could ensue in the coming months.
"See why I'm having nightmares and don't sleep?" Vody Herrmann, the Department of Education's schools finance director, said following a presentation to the board.
"For us, 83 percent is salary and benefits," said APS Superintendent John Barry. "This is the worst fiscal crisis that Aurora Public Schools has faced in modern memory. The cuts will be evident. We are trying to stay away from the classroom as much as we possibly can."
Many educators assume schools are safe from budget cuts because of Amendment 23, passed by voters in 2000, which set minimum school funding levels. However, Amendment 23 doesn't cover some programs - including preschool and parts of kindergarten. Those programs are funded in a bill passed annually by the legislature and their money can be cut. Another clause in the Colorado state constitution makes it so that the Colorado budget must be balanced. If money needs to be cut, it has to be cut.
“When revenue drops, the balance had to be balanced somewhere. Every public service is likely to take a hit,” said Ronald Fey, an Assistant Principal at APS’s Rangeview High School.
Another proposal is high school teachers taking on another class period, which would allow fewer teachers, saving an estimated $4 million dollars a year.
“As it stands right now, we can’t take on another class,” said Patrick Sandt, head of the Rangeview High School Teacher Union, “it’s in our contracts that we can’t take on more than 5 classes, but right now we’re in negotiation to change that.”
“People need to realize there is something they can do. Going to school board meeting, filling out surveys, and educating themselves is the first step.” Sandt went on to say. “John Barry and the school board do listen to what people have to say.”
Top Ten Seniors
Kristina Smith
Opinion Editor
Being in the Top Ten of a class is a very prestigious academic honor, and this year there are some rather odd things about the Top Ten of 2010; it is all female, for the first time in the history of Rangeview, and since there is a two way tie for tenth place, there are now 11 girls as Rangeview High School’s top. The question floating around now is “Where are all the boys?”
“I was actually surprised,” said Senior Tara Barry, third in the class of 2010, “I know a lot of smart guys.”
For years, schools have zoned in on women and minorities because of how poorly they used to do in school. Years ago, males dominated when it came to academics, especially in math and science, which usually put a large percentage of males near the top of their classes. Clearly, things have changed.
“It shows how our school is geared toward females,” said Senior Rachel Zigterman, fourth in her class. Senior BreeAnna Lesher, eighth in the class of 2010, agrees.
“Education is sort of biased towards girls,” said Lesher. “Guys are kind of missing out.”
“It used to be that we couldn’t get young ladies in the top, but now it seems our focus needs to shift to the guys,” said Principal Pam Turner. Not that the young men of RHS aren’t perfectly capable of being at the top of their class. Last years valedictorian was male and for the class of 2010, the first person after the Top Ten is Johann Duran, proving that the boys can do it as well.
The question that still remains is why? Why are the ladies now dominating the areas that always belonged to young men? Perhaps it is a fear if public speaking.
“I’m just happy I don’t have to give a speech at graduation,” said an oddly relieved Duran, twelfth in the class of 2010.
“It might have something to do with the weighting too,” Principal Turner added. After carefully reviewing the schedules of the Top Ten, Raider Revue staff found that all of these young women are enrolled in AP and college courses. Tho Nguyen, one of the two young women ranked tenth, will even be graduating with her associates. Could this have something to do with it?
“Sports Grades aren’t weighted,” said Nguyen, “so most boys don’t have weighted GPAs.” Areas such as Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Gym, and other elective classes aren’t weighed therefore in a way they can bring down your GPA.
“These classes shouldn’t be hurting you,” said Principal Turner. She plans on proposing a change to the way classes are weighted to re-balance everyone’s GPA.
Another factor that could be motivating the young ladies is the Repression. With this economy, meeting the expenses of college seem even more impossible than before and without an ethnic background, scholarships aren’t so easy to come by. However, if a young Caucasian is the valedictorian, or even in the top five percent of their class, then suddenly paying for a college education seems a lot more possible.
Besides the fact that there are no boys in the top, one other thing has caught the school’s attention and that is the lack of diversity in 2010's Top.
“It’s kind of cool, but it’s not diverse,” said Senior Samantha Jackson, fifth in her class. “It doesn’t really represent our school.” Besides being an all-female line up, ten out of the eleven girls are Caucasian.
“It feels kind of awkward, but it just happened that way,” said Nguyen, the only non-white member of the Top. “This year I feel really singled out, but it’s ok. It [the diversity] doesn’t show in our Top Ten, but it shows in our school.”
“Last year was so diverse,” said Valedictorian Katherine “Katie” Aker, referring to the Top Ten of 2009. “It’s weird having such a similar group, but we worked hard enough so obviously we deserve to be in the Top Ten.”
One thing all the girls had to say was whether they expected to be at the top of 2010 or not, they are all proud to see that their hard work has been recognized.
“I didn’t think I was going to be in the Top Ten,” said Jackson, “It wasn’t my main goal coming into high school.”
“It’s just a number,” said Zigterman, “it doesn’t define who I am. In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a big deal.”
“I think it’s more about who you are, what you want to do in life, and your values,” said Senior Amy Johnson, seventh in her class. “In the past 40 years, women have begun breaking out of their shells and I think this is a testament to their strength.”
“Plus 5 out of 11 girls are blonde, so everyone has to lay off the dumb-blonde jokes,” said Johnson while laughing with self-proclaimed “screaming feminist” Senior Alexa Brooks, sixth in the class of 2010 who is enjoying the concept of “Girls conquering the school.”
“We’re defeating the stereotypes,” said fellow blonde, Rachel Knoshaug, the other young lady ranked tenth.
“I think it’s neat to see how far women have come in our society,” said Salutatorian Jenna Reynolds.
“It’s an honor to have that title,” said Aker. “I hope I represent my class very well.”
They may not be the most diverse bunch of girls, but they have certainly earned their spots. Congratulations ladies.
Opinion Editor
Being in the Top Ten of a class is a very prestigious academic honor, and this year there are some rather odd things about the Top Ten of 2010; it is all female, for the first time in the history of Rangeview, and since there is a two way tie for tenth place, there are now 11 girls as Rangeview High School’s top. The question floating around now is “Where are all the boys?”
“I was actually surprised,” said Senior Tara Barry, third in the class of 2010, “I know a lot of smart guys.”
For years, schools have zoned in on women and minorities because of how poorly they used to do in school. Years ago, males dominated when it came to academics, especially in math and science, which usually put a large percentage of males near the top of their classes. Clearly, things have changed.
“It shows how our school is geared toward females,” said Senior Rachel Zigterman, fourth in her class. Senior BreeAnna Lesher, eighth in the class of 2010, agrees.
“Education is sort of biased towards girls,” said Lesher. “Guys are kind of missing out.”
“It used to be that we couldn’t get young ladies in the top, but now it seems our focus needs to shift to the guys,” said Principal Pam Turner. Not that the young men of RHS aren’t perfectly capable of being at the top of their class. Last years valedictorian was male and for the class of 2010, the first person after the Top Ten is Johann Duran, proving that the boys can do it as well.
The question that still remains is why? Why are the ladies now dominating the areas that always belonged to young men? Perhaps it is a fear if public speaking.
“I’m just happy I don’t have to give a speech at graduation,” said an oddly relieved Duran, twelfth in the class of 2010.
“It might have something to do with the weighting too,” Principal Turner added. After carefully reviewing the schedules of the Top Ten, Raider Revue staff found that all of these young women are enrolled in AP and college courses. Tho Nguyen, one of the two young women ranked tenth, will even be graduating with her associates. Could this have something to do with it?
“Sports Grades aren’t weighted,” said Nguyen, “so most boys don’t have weighted GPAs.” Areas such as Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Gym, and other elective classes aren’t weighed therefore in a way they can bring down your GPA.
“These classes shouldn’t be hurting you,” said Principal Turner. She plans on proposing a change to the way classes are weighted to re-balance everyone’s GPA.
Another factor that could be motivating the young ladies is the Repression. With this economy, meeting the expenses of college seem even more impossible than before and without an ethnic background, scholarships aren’t so easy to come by. However, if a young Caucasian is the valedictorian, or even in the top five percent of their class, then suddenly paying for a college education seems a lot more possible.
Besides the fact that there are no boys in the top, one other thing has caught the school’s attention and that is the lack of diversity in 2010's Top.
“It’s kind of cool, but it’s not diverse,” said Senior Samantha Jackson, fifth in her class. “It doesn’t really represent our school.” Besides being an all-female line up, ten out of the eleven girls are Caucasian.
“It feels kind of awkward, but it just happened that way,” said Nguyen, the only non-white member of the Top. “This year I feel really singled out, but it’s ok. It [the diversity] doesn’t show in our Top Ten, but it shows in our school.”
“Last year was so diverse,” said Valedictorian Katherine “Katie” Aker, referring to the Top Ten of 2009. “It’s weird having such a similar group, but we worked hard enough so obviously we deserve to be in the Top Ten.”
One thing all the girls had to say was whether they expected to be at the top of 2010 or not, they are all proud to see that their hard work has been recognized.
“I didn’t think I was going to be in the Top Ten,” said Jackson, “It wasn’t my main goal coming into high school.”
“It’s just a number,” said Zigterman, “it doesn’t define who I am. In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a big deal.”
“I think it’s more about who you are, what you want to do in life, and your values,” said Senior Amy Johnson, seventh in her class. “In the past 40 years, women have begun breaking out of their shells and I think this is a testament to their strength.”
“Plus 5 out of 11 girls are blonde, so everyone has to lay off the dumb-blonde jokes,” said Johnson while laughing with self-proclaimed “screaming feminist” Senior Alexa Brooks, sixth in the class of 2010 who is enjoying the concept of “Girls conquering the school.”
“We’re defeating the stereotypes,” said fellow blonde, Rachel Knoshaug, the other young lady ranked tenth.
“I think it’s neat to see how far women have come in our society,” said Salutatorian Jenna Reynolds.
“It’s an honor to have that title,” said Aker. “I hope I represent my class very well.”
They may not be the most diverse bunch of girls, but they have certainly earned their spots. Congratulations ladies.
Budget Cuts
Jacob Schmied
Staff Reporter
State officials say federal stimulus spending saved or created the equivalent of about 7,200 full-time jobs in Colorado the final three months of last year. State officials also said that roughly 70 percent of the jobs were positions retained in higher education and state prisons.
"The impact on the state is enormous," said Don Elliman, chairman of the Colorado Economic Recovery and Accountability Board.
A new state report says that highway and transit projects created the equivalent of about 610 full-time positions. Science and research accounted for 281 jobs and home weatherization created 175 positions.
Elliman said he expects the effects of stimulus spending to accelerate this spring. State agencies have spent only about 40 percent of the $1.6 billion they will eventually get in federal stimulus grants, he said.
"The job impacts should peak this summer as construction ramps up," Elliman said.
Harold Metz is among the Coloradans helped by the stimulus funds. He said during the news conference with Elliman that he got a job as a supervisor on weatherization projects in the Colorado Springs area after being losing his construction job at age 65.
"I was a senior out of work looking for a job," Metz said.
Stimulus money was spent on virtually everything. $584 million was spent on transportation improvement, which included improvements to roads and bussing routes. Both of these in turn created or saved jobs, which was the main goal of the stimulus plan. $740 million went directly to job training and unemployment benefits, and nearly $15 million was spent on small business loans in Adams County alone. The most spending to an area was $1.08 billion for tax cuts and Social Security.
There was also a report released showing that Colorado’s websites designed to disseminate information about its share of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), are dramatically better than most other state’s websites.
“Colorado should feel proud that we are a leader when it comes to the transparency of the stimulus spending in our state.” said Danny Katz, Director of Colorado Public Interest Research Group. “We are talking about billions of dollars and everyone in the state needs to know where that money is going and what it is accomplishing.”
But state Rep. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, said the federal money is just a temporary way to preserve government jobs and avoid hard choices rather than a way to jump-start the economy.
"You can bring in billions of dollars of federal money for government jobs and prop them up, while the rest of the economy and employment is going down," said Lambert, a member of the Legislature's budget committee. "It's not sustainable."
Staff Reporter
State officials say federal stimulus spending saved or created the equivalent of about 7,200 full-time jobs in Colorado the final three months of last year. State officials also said that roughly 70 percent of the jobs were positions retained in higher education and state prisons.
"The impact on the state is enormous," said Don Elliman, chairman of the Colorado Economic Recovery and Accountability Board.
A new state report says that highway and transit projects created the equivalent of about 610 full-time positions. Science and research accounted for 281 jobs and home weatherization created 175 positions.
Elliman said he expects the effects of stimulus spending to accelerate this spring. State agencies have spent only about 40 percent of the $1.6 billion they will eventually get in federal stimulus grants, he said.
"The job impacts should peak this summer as construction ramps up," Elliman said.
Harold Metz is among the Coloradans helped by the stimulus funds. He said during the news conference with Elliman that he got a job as a supervisor on weatherization projects in the Colorado Springs area after being losing his construction job at age 65.
"I was a senior out of work looking for a job," Metz said.
Stimulus money was spent on virtually everything. $584 million was spent on transportation improvement, which included improvements to roads and bussing routes. Both of these in turn created or saved jobs, which was the main goal of the stimulus plan. $740 million went directly to job training and unemployment benefits, and nearly $15 million was spent on small business loans in Adams County alone. The most spending to an area was $1.08 billion for tax cuts and Social Security.
There was also a report released showing that Colorado’s websites designed to disseminate information about its share of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), are dramatically better than most other state’s websites.
“Colorado should feel proud that we are a leader when it comes to the transparency of the stimulus spending in our state.” said Danny Katz, Director of Colorado Public Interest Research Group. “We are talking about billions of dollars and everyone in the state needs to know where that money is going and what it is accomplishing.”
But state Rep. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, said the federal money is just a temporary way to preserve government jobs and avoid hard choices rather than a way to jump-start the economy.
"You can bring in billions of dollars of federal money for government jobs and prop them up, while the rest of the economy and employment is going down," said Lambert, a member of the Legislature's budget committee. "It's not sustainable."
Snow Days
Vanessa Betz
Staff Reoporter
With Colorado being one of the top snowiest states, parents and students would think that APS would give the schools more snow days, but that is not always the case. It seems that last winter’s snow storm that only brought an inch to Colorado had schools fretting over nothing. Any other day when it is close to a blizzard with inches and inches of snow, students are still expected to show up to school for the day. The schools’ explanation for that school closure was for a precaution. APS has some questionable policies as far as weather closures are concerned. Such as the different aspects that go into the decision making on whether to close a school or not. The most common things taken into consideration are the snowy road conditions, neither classes nor school will be held if roads or parking lots in the school area are considered to be dangerous or impassible.
“On heavy snow days there are a lot of students and teachers missing,” said Principal Turner.
Then again, whenever it does snow most of the time it is dangerous. This seems to always frustrate those who either have to walk to school or in general have a hard time getting and making it to school on time. Like Sophomore Emily Frosh who thinks that RHS should have more snow days for those who have difficulties getting to school, “They (the school) make it hard for people and cause more absences because it’s harder to get to school.”
For people who live close to RHS it can still be a pain getting to school in bad weather. Junior Alyssa Naugle says, “It’s not hard (getting to school) because I live close, but I think that if the roads are really bad then yes, we should have snow days or even a late start.”
According to Principal Turner the reason RHS does not have that many snow days during the winter season is because the school will only close if buses can not make their bus routes or if it is too dangerous for kids to be waiting in the cold weather. APS’ Superintendent John Barry is the one who decides when to close the schools for a snow day. He takes into consideration the students who have to walk to school or wait at a bus stop.
The main reason why many schools especially elementary schools do not close due to snow is because schools have to get waivers signed by the district, excusing students from having to make up the time missed from school. Otherwise, if the waiver is not signed, students then have to make up that time during their summer break. Which no student would want to do, whether it is an elementary or high school student.
Staff Reoporter
With Colorado being one of the top snowiest states, parents and students would think that APS would give the schools more snow days, but that is not always the case. It seems that last winter’s snow storm that only brought an inch to Colorado had schools fretting over nothing. Any other day when it is close to a blizzard with inches and inches of snow, students are still expected to show up to school for the day. The schools’ explanation for that school closure was for a precaution. APS has some questionable policies as far as weather closures are concerned. Such as the different aspects that go into the decision making on whether to close a school or not. The most common things taken into consideration are the snowy road conditions, neither classes nor school will be held if roads or parking lots in the school area are considered to be dangerous or impassible.
“On heavy snow days there are a lot of students and teachers missing,” said Principal Turner.
Then again, whenever it does snow most of the time it is dangerous. This seems to always frustrate those who either have to walk to school or in general have a hard time getting and making it to school on time. Like Sophomore Emily Frosh who thinks that RHS should have more snow days for those who have difficulties getting to school, “They (the school) make it hard for people and cause more absences because it’s harder to get to school.”
For people who live close to RHS it can still be a pain getting to school in bad weather. Junior Alyssa Naugle says, “It’s not hard (getting to school) because I live close, but I think that if the roads are really bad then yes, we should have snow days or even a late start.”
According to Principal Turner the reason RHS does not have that many snow days during the winter season is because the school will only close if buses can not make their bus routes or if it is too dangerous for kids to be waiting in the cold weather. APS’ Superintendent John Barry is the one who decides when to close the schools for a snow day. He takes into consideration the students who have to walk to school or wait at a bus stop.
The main reason why many schools especially elementary schools do not close due to snow is because schools have to get waivers signed by the district, excusing students from having to make up the time missed from school. Otherwise, if the waiver is not signed, students then have to make up that time during their summer break. Which no student would want to do, whether it is an elementary or high school student.
New Classes at RHS
Meghan Marcoux
Staff Reporter
With the coming of a new year there will also be coming of new classes. Students will have more of a selection and may find these classes more interesting than most. Administrators have had a tough time with what classes they should add and which ones they should leave out. English Language Development 4 is a class that Rangeview was told that they needed to add. "Students must select courses in order for them to be offered," said Ms. Atencio. New classes are being offered to build different knowledge. Some of the new classes for 2010-2011 are Discrete Mathematics, AP Economics, Women in World History, Staff and Students don't know who will be teaching these classes or even how they are going to be taught but students will have these classes available as long as they sign up for them.
Students who do not want to take the courses then classes will have to be cut in order to stay within RHS' money boundary as long as students want to and do take the classes then RHS will offer them. Ms. Atencio said "Nothing is decided officially, as far as I know. There will be fewer teachers, but that does not mean that we will be offering fewer classes." Students will still be able to get free college classes but RHS may be able to offer those courses on campus instead of having to bus students from Rangeview to college campuses. Ms. Atencio said "Some may give students a chance to earn college credit on our campus for free. Others may provide skills students need to be successful in both high school and college.
If we offer a class on our campus for college credit, the teacher must be an adjunct faculty for the college we work with, such as CCA. Typically is required that a teacher have an advanced degree in that field of study, such as a master's degree or higher in Math if you are teaching College Algebra." This gives students a head start on college while they are still in high school just like RHS has done in the past. Choose your classes wisely and always pass them because if students start passing their classes then the Administration can go to higher powers and get more money for the school, but if RHS just keeps chugging along like a normal that's the amount of money RHS will get is a normal amount.
Staff Reporter
With the coming of a new year there will also be coming of new classes. Students will have more of a selection and may find these classes more interesting than most. Administrators have had a tough time with what classes they should add and which ones they should leave out. English Language Development 4 is a class that Rangeview was told that they needed to add. "Students must select courses in order for them to be offered," said Ms. Atencio. New classes are being offered to build different knowledge. Some of the new classes for 2010-2011 are Discrete Mathematics, AP Economics, Women in World History, Staff and Students don't know who will be teaching these classes or even how they are going to be taught but students will have these classes available as long as they sign up for them.
Students who do not want to take the courses then classes will have to be cut in order to stay within RHS' money boundary as long as students want to and do take the classes then RHS will offer them. Ms. Atencio said "Nothing is decided officially, as far as I know. There will be fewer teachers, but that does not mean that we will be offering fewer classes." Students will still be able to get free college classes but RHS may be able to offer those courses on campus instead of having to bus students from Rangeview to college campuses. Ms. Atencio said "Some may give students a chance to earn college credit on our campus for free. Others may provide skills students need to be successful in both high school and college.
If we offer a class on our campus for college credit, the teacher must be an adjunct faculty for the college we work with, such as CCA. Typically is required that a teacher have an advanced degree in that field of study, such as a master's degree or higher in Math if you are teaching College Algebra." This gives students a head start on college while they are still in high school just like RHS has done in the past. Choose your classes wisely and always pass them because if students start passing their classes then the Administration can go to higher powers and get more money for the school, but if RHS just keeps chugging along like a normal that's the amount of money RHS will get is a normal amount.
With the coming of a new year there will also be coming of new classes. Students will have more of a selection and may find these classes more interesting than most. Administrators have had a tough time with what classes they should add and which ones they should leave out. English Language Development 4 is a class that Rangeview was told that they needed to add. "Students must select courses in order for them to be offered," said Ms. Atencio. New classes are being offered to build different knowledge. Some of the new classes for 2010-2011 are Discrete Mathematics, AP Economics, Women in World History, Staff and Students don't know who will be teaching these classes or even how they are going to be taught but students will have these classes available as long as they sign up for them.
Students who do not want to take the courses then classes will have to be cut in order to stay within RHS' money boundary as long as students want to and do take the classes then RHS will offer them. Ms. Atencio said "Nothing is decided officially, as far as I know. There will be fewer teachers, but that does not mean that we will be offering fewer classes." Students will still be able to get free college classes but RHS may be able to offer those courses on campus instead of having to bus students from Rangeview to college campuses. Ms. Atencio said "Some may give students a chance to earn college credit on our campus for free. Others may provide skills students need to be successful in both high school and college.
If we offer a class on our campus for college credit, the teacher must be an adjunct faculty for the college we work with, such as CCA. Typically is required that a teacher have an advanced degree in that field of study, such as a master's degree or higher in Math if you are teaching College Algebra." This gives students a head start on college while they are still in high school just like RHS has done in the past. Choose your classes wisely and always pass them because if students start passing their classes then the Administration can go to higher powers and get more money for the school, but if RHS just keeps chugging along like a normal that's the amount of money RHS will get is a normal amount.
Students who do not want to take the courses then classes will have to be cut in order to stay within RHS' money boundary as long as students want to and do take the classes then RHS will offer them. Ms. Atencio said "Nothing is decided officially, as far as I know. There will be fewer teachers, but that does not mean that we will be offering fewer classes." Students will still be able to get free college classes but RHS may be able to offer those courses on campus instead of having to bus students from Rangeview to college campuses. Ms. Atencio said "Some may give students a chance to earn college credit on our campus for free. Others may provide skills students need to be successful in both high school and college.
If we offer a class on our campus for college credit, the teacher must be an adjunct faculty for the college we work with, such as CCA. Typically is required that a teacher have an advanced degree in that field of study, such as a master's degree or higher in Math if you are teaching College Algebra." This gives students a head start on college while they are still in high school just like RHS has done in the past. Choose your classes wisely and always pass them because if students start passing their classes then the Administration can go to higher powers and get more money for the school, but if RHS just keeps chugging along like a normal that's the amount of money RHS will get is a normal amount.
Fast Food Issues
Reaunna Hennesy
Staff Reoprter
Near Rangeview there have recently been issues at fast food restaurants such as Wendy’s, Taco Bell, McDonalds and Starbucks Coffee. After school students are walking down to these locations starting, and are starting to cause problems. More then ten of Rangeview’s students hang around and become disruptive to the community. There have been plenty of reports from the businesses that our students are interrupting their business, and being disrespectful.
“There is graffiti in the bathrooms, and are being torn up,” said Officer Reed, one of the schools police officers. “There have been reports of marijuana wrapping found in the boy’s bathroom.” This has become a serious problem facing Rangeview.
“I think it’s legitimate when they call about fights,” said Principal Turner. Every day after school, Officer Reed and Officer Singleton take the time to ride down to theses locations, possibly to give tickets to any peer that is loitering around their business or causing a problem to the community.
According to Officer Reed there have been more than ten tickets given out and less than twenty and it’s not just after school. During school lunches students will leave and go to theses fast foods to eat, although there aren’t as many issues during lunch than after school. During lunches sometimes students will be stopped and asked to show their principal passes.
At any business type location it is a rule that no one can block the driveways, block the sidewalks, and cause attention to the community. At any food services it is required that once you have ordered and eaten to leave. There are consequences for not following the rules, and many teens have paid the price for their actions. Majority of the students coming to these restaurants do not even order anything to eat. They sit there and attract attention from other customers and employees. “People don’t want to take their kids in there because they don’t want to hear Nigga this and using profanity,” said Officer Reed. It is unacceptable for students attending Rangeview to act this way. It gives our school a bad reputation.
Many students think there is nothing wrong with hanging around theses public places. “We should be able to stand where ever we want with our friends without causing trouble,” said Anatacia Jackson, a freshman. “I received a ticket just for standing outside of Wendy’s with my friends.”
“There’s nowhere to really go after school,” said Kelvin Robinson, a sophomore, “Teens don’t like going straight home after school.” On the other hand, several students will invite other people to join them that do not even attend Rangeview High School, but attend other schools that are sometimes in district or teens that are not even in school that have nothing to do. “Sometimes when I go to Starbucks or Wendy’s I meet new people that I haven’t seen before,” said Jaylnn Fortt, a sophomore.
There have also been reports of fighting, sometimes students will get into some trouble and will schedule a fight to take place around these areas. This is putting the community in danger. Something serious can happen. “Kids will fight and everyone will want to watch and make large crowds,” said Yoshio Allen, a senior. Students do not realize that they are becoming a problem and distracting others. It does not only affect the school staff and administration or just customers, but it also affects the employees.
“All they come for is free water and sit outside, liter and smoke,” said an anonymous employee at Starbucks. Anyone that works would like to have a good day and not be irritated, and dealing with the issues at the fast food locations ruins their day. It irritates them to see such teen’s act the way they do.
“We have to clean the bathrooms, and I don’t like cleaning a big mess that I didn’t make,” said Rashawn Rambeau, an employee at Taco bell. “I still like working here because I get to see my friends when I’m working, work isn’t boring.”
Majority of fast food restaurants and public places do not mind the amount of people. It is the disruptive behavior and the amount of teens that are using profanity and some using gang association that is shown by a couple teens. “I don’t mind them, they are very respectful to me and they give me business,” said Michelle Goodwin, another employee at Starbucks. “As long as they don’t cause problems here they are welcome.”
Lately there have not been as many complaints as there used to be when the issue first came around. “I can make recommendations to owners that they can ask students to make wiser decisions not just Rangeview, but all high school problems,” said Principal Turner. Every day more and more the situation is getting better with closed campus and principal passes during the day.
Staff Reoprter
Near Rangeview there have recently been issues at fast food restaurants such as Wendy’s, Taco Bell, McDonalds and Starbucks Coffee. After school students are walking down to these locations starting, and are starting to cause problems. More then ten of Rangeview’s students hang around and become disruptive to the community. There have been plenty of reports from the businesses that our students are interrupting their business, and being disrespectful.
“There is graffiti in the bathrooms, and are being torn up,” said Officer Reed, one of the schools police officers. “There have been reports of marijuana wrapping found in the boy’s bathroom.” This has become a serious problem facing Rangeview.
“I think it’s legitimate when they call about fights,” said Principal Turner. Every day after school, Officer Reed and Officer Singleton take the time to ride down to theses locations, possibly to give tickets to any peer that is loitering around their business or causing a problem to the community.
According to Officer Reed there have been more than ten tickets given out and less than twenty and it’s not just after school. During school lunches students will leave and go to theses fast foods to eat, although there aren’t as many issues during lunch than after school. During lunches sometimes students will be stopped and asked to show their principal passes.
At any business type location it is a rule that no one can block the driveways, block the sidewalks, and cause attention to the community. At any food services it is required that once you have ordered and eaten to leave. There are consequences for not following the rules, and many teens have paid the price for their actions. Majority of the students coming to these restaurants do not even order anything to eat. They sit there and attract attention from other customers and employees. “People don’t want to take their kids in there because they don’t want to hear Nigga this and using profanity,” said Officer Reed. It is unacceptable for students attending Rangeview to act this way. It gives our school a bad reputation.
Many students think there is nothing wrong with hanging around theses public places. “We should be able to stand where ever we want with our friends without causing trouble,” said Anatacia Jackson, a freshman. “I received a ticket just for standing outside of Wendy’s with my friends.”
“There’s nowhere to really go after school,” said Kelvin Robinson, a sophomore, “Teens don’t like going straight home after school.” On the other hand, several students will invite other people to join them that do not even attend Rangeview High School, but attend other schools that are sometimes in district or teens that are not even in school that have nothing to do. “Sometimes when I go to Starbucks or Wendy’s I meet new people that I haven’t seen before,” said Jaylnn Fortt, a sophomore.
There have also been reports of fighting, sometimes students will get into some trouble and will schedule a fight to take place around these areas. This is putting the community in danger. Something serious can happen. “Kids will fight and everyone will want to watch and make large crowds,” said Yoshio Allen, a senior. Students do not realize that they are becoming a problem and distracting others. It does not only affect the school staff and administration or just customers, but it also affects the employees.
“All they come for is free water and sit outside, liter and smoke,” said an anonymous employee at Starbucks. Anyone that works would like to have a good day and not be irritated, and dealing with the issues at the fast food locations ruins their day. It irritates them to see such teen’s act the way they do.
“We have to clean the bathrooms, and I don’t like cleaning a big mess that I didn’t make,” said Rashawn Rambeau, an employee at Taco bell. “I still like working here because I get to see my friends when I’m working, work isn’t boring.”
Majority of fast food restaurants and public places do not mind the amount of people. It is the disruptive behavior and the amount of teens that are using profanity and some using gang association that is shown by a couple teens. “I don’t mind them, they are very respectful to me and they give me business,” said Michelle Goodwin, another employee at Starbucks. “As long as they don’t cause problems here they are welcome.”
Lately there have not been as many complaints as there used to be when the issue first came around. “I can make recommendations to owners that they can ask students to make wiser decisions not just Rangeview, but all high school problems,” said Principal Turner. Every day more and more the situation is getting better with closed campus and principal passes during the day.
Young Marriage
Erin Ford
Staff Reporter
Imagine having the perfect life: a husband or wife who understands you, wonderful kids, and the perfect job. Now, imagine that while being at age seventeen or eighteen. Students at RHS are actually getting married or engaged before they even graduate high school. Now, these students probably aren’t going to have kids before they really settle down, but the thought of getting engaged before graduating can be pretty ridiculous for anyone.
Some couples in high school really believe that they genuinely love each other the way a couple that has been married for twenty years does. For most teenagers, using their boyfriend or girlfriend’s names in the same sentence as the word “married” is not an option.
For Senior Justin Thibodeau, getting engaged at a young age is a good idea. “I was going to propose to her anyway, so proposing at a young age just sounded like a good idea. It is going to be the legal way for us to be in the same household at the age we are at right now,” said Thibodeau.
Thibodeau and his fiancé, Angee Perez, a former Gateway junior, met through ROTC. “Like most girls, she hated me. It was not until we had known each other for a while (we were in the same flight) that she saw me for who I am, not some jerk that would break a girl’s heart. She realized that I’m a guy who can care about her and her feelings. I wanted to show her that I can love her as much as she would love me,” said Thibodeau. “I can honestly say that I can see myself married to her in fifteen years, or maybe even longer.”
Assistant Principal Ron Fay had a few things to say about the idea of teenagers getting married in high school. “I feel that students are too young to get married,” Fay said. “Throwing a serious relationship in with school, a job, paying bills, and home life would make their lives extremely difficult. High school provides a safe environment to students, not a realistic view of life. What students experience on-campus is nothing like they would experience in the real world.”
Thibodeau will most likely be leaving for Air Force Basic Training this summer. He feels that their relationship can only get stronger with his leaving. “I feel that the trust we have for each other will grow from here. This is preparing us for the future, because I will not always be home for her. It will help both of us get used to my being deployed or on a business trip, or if the situation requires it, leaving for multiple months.”
Perez has just recently moved to Westminster, making life difficult for both of them. They only see each other on weekends, at most, and sometimes go weeks without seeing each other, but they haven’t missed a night without talking. “We make it through this together, and I hate not being able to see him. But when the situation appeared, we knew we would both have to make sacrifices,” Perez said.
“I feel that the trust we have – living together or not – is strong enough that we know neither of us will cheat and that our love could only grow from here. I can tell by the way she looks and talks to me that she’s mine and I’m hers forever.” Thibodeau knows that they’re both young, but he’s willing to take a chance. “We’re not planning on getting married immediately. We’re going to wait until I finish basic and she finishes high school. We know we aren’t ready yet, but we want to know how much we love each other, and this seems like the perfect way to show it.”
It is obvious that people who wait longer in life to get married have better chances of staying together longer, but most students don’t take this into consideration: Most marriages are most successful when they occur after college, because an education has already been established. Students wouldn’t have to worry about going away for school, because they have already completed the college necessary to hold a steady career. More than 60 percent of high school marriages fail within five years for reasons within their own marriages. 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. It’s a proven fact: young couples are at the highest risk for marital problems and divorce. They are also more likely to develop financial problems after not completing their education and therefore not being able to hold a job.
Unfortunately for the two, neither of their parents know about the engagement and they don’t want them to find out just yet. A word of advice – tell them, or call off the engagement until you know for sure whether you are going to be together after a year or two of college.
“I think that before the age of 25, a person’s brain and decision making capabilities aren’t fully developed, therefore a teenager can’t make such a major life decision,” said US History teacher Ms. Leary.
Mr. Sandt also had something to say about it. “Having a kid is the worst idea in the world, and getting married is the second worst idea.” Both of the teachers strongly recommend marriage counseling if students are planning on getting married at a young age.
Grades should be a huge deal to students. Their grades should also come before any type of relationship. “I don’t think there’s any correlation between grades and relationships. If the students are motivated enough to graduate, their grades shouldn’t be a problem.”
They both know what can happen and what can change, but they are willing to take a risk. Getting married is a huge responsibility – and for students, isn’t the best idea, especially if they’re planning on attending college. Wait until you know your parents would approve of it. Don’t just rush into things. It can end badly for even the strongest couples.
Staff Reporter
Imagine having the perfect life: a husband or wife who understands you, wonderful kids, and the perfect job. Now, imagine that while being at age seventeen or eighteen. Students at RHS are actually getting married or engaged before they even graduate high school. Now, these students probably aren’t going to have kids before they really settle down, but the thought of getting engaged before graduating can be pretty ridiculous for anyone.
Some couples in high school really believe that they genuinely love each other the way a couple that has been married for twenty years does. For most teenagers, using their boyfriend or girlfriend’s names in the same sentence as the word “married” is not an option.
For Senior Justin Thibodeau, getting engaged at a young age is a good idea. “I was going to propose to her anyway, so proposing at a young age just sounded like a good idea. It is going to be the legal way for us to be in the same household at the age we are at right now,” said Thibodeau.
Thibodeau and his fiancé, Angee Perez, a former Gateway junior, met through ROTC. “Like most girls, she hated me. It was not until we had known each other for a while (we were in the same flight) that she saw me for who I am, not some jerk that would break a girl’s heart. She realized that I’m a guy who can care about her and her feelings. I wanted to show her that I can love her as much as she would love me,” said Thibodeau. “I can honestly say that I can see myself married to her in fifteen years, or maybe even longer.”
Assistant Principal Ron Fay had a few things to say about the idea of teenagers getting married in high school. “I feel that students are too young to get married,” Fay said. “Throwing a serious relationship in with school, a job, paying bills, and home life would make their lives extremely difficult. High school provides a safe environment to students, not a realistic view of life. What students experience on-campus is nothing like they would experience in the real world.”
Thibodeau will most likely be leaving for Air Force Basic Training this summer. He feels that their relationship can only get stronger with his leaving. “I feel that the trust we have for each other will grow from here. This is preparing us for the future, because I will not always be home for her. It will help both of us get used to my being deployed or on a business trip, or if the situation requires it, leaving for multiple months.”
Perez has just recently moved to Westminster, making life difficult for both of them. They only see each other on weekends, at most, and sometimes go weeks without seeing each other, but they haven’t missed a night without talking. “We make it through this together, and I hate not being able to see him. But when the situation appeared, we knew we would both have to make sacrifices,” Perez said.
“I feel that the trust we have – living together or not – is strong enough that we know neither of us will cheat and that our love could only grow from here. I can tell by the way she looks and talks to me that she’s mine and I’m hers forever.” Thibodeau knows that they’re both young, but he’s willing to take a chance. “We’re not planning on getting married immediately. We’re going to wait until I finish basic and she finishes high school. We know we aren’t ready yet, but we want to know how much we love each other, and this seems like the perfect way to show it.”
It is obvious that people who wait longer in life to get married have better chances of staying together longer, but most students don’t take this into consideration: Most marriages are most successful when they occur after college, because an education has already been established. Students wouldn’t have to worry about going away for school, because they have already completed the college necessary to hold a steady career. More than 60 percent of high school marriages fail within five years for reasons within their own marriages. 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. It’s a proven fact: young couples are at the highest risk for marital problems and divorce. They are also more likely to develop financial problems after not completing their education and therefore not being able to hold a job.
Unfortunately for the two, neither of their parents know about the engagement and they don’t want them to find out just yet. A word of advice – tell them, or call off the engagement until you know for sure whether you are going to be together after a year or two of college.
“I think that before the age of 25, a person’s brain and decision making capabilities aren’t fully developed, therefore a teenager can’t make such a major life decision,” said US History teacher Ms. Leary.
Mr. Sandt also had something to say about it. “Having a kid is the worst idea in the world, and getting married is the second worst idea.” Both of the teachers strongly recommend marriage counseling if students are planning on getting married at a young age.
Grades should be a huge deal to students. Their grades should also come before any type of relationship. “I don’t think there’s any correlation between grades and relationships. If the students are motivated enough to graduate, their grades shouldn’t be a problem.”
They both know what can happen and what can change, but they are willing to take a risk. Getting married is a huge responsibility – and for students, isn’t the best idea, especially if they’re planning on attending college. Wait until you know your parents would approve of it. Don’t just rush into things. It can end badly for even the strongest couples.
New 2010 Technology
Jessica Wise
Features Editor
Along with every other year, there is always new technology that comes out to impress the world weather it is new car feature to a new cell phone. This year seems to top all the rest as there are some mind blowing technology coming out in the year 2010. This year, not only are companies coming out with new phones but also new ways to charge your iPod, which are environment friendly, but also brand new computers.
This year LG is coming out with a new phone, only released in Europe last year. This is not only a new phone but a watch, the LG GD910. Who can say that they can bust out their watch and send a text message? This new design has all of the features of a regular phone including Bluetooth and music. Like all other new cell phones this one might cost a pretty penny, up to $700.
As one walks through the hallways of RHS one take a glance up at the ceilings and might see the video cameras the school has installed in mostly every hall way. Like other surveillance systems they have television set that show when there is something going on in the halls or outside. But there is a new way to monitor not only a school but an office or home also. This upgraded video camera is called the Archerfish Solo, this camera is wireless, but that leaves everyone with the question of how do you know when there is an intruder if you cannot see what is being videotaped. This camera is programmed to send you an e-mail through wireless internet when there is an intruder, which gets rid of all of the space consuming wires.
First there was the cassette player, then the CD player, then the IPod. No, they are not coming out with a new IPod at this moment but they do have a new charger that hooks up to your bike. This new battery coverts energy from the wheel hubs of a bike, using a chip inside the battery that takes the electricity to fill the battery.
Everybody has seen those movies where someone was typing on their computer at the coffee shop and they happen to bump their coffee and it spills all over their laptop, which is no longer a problem. The HP ProBook 6545b is a new laptop that is coffee proof. This computer is specially designed with a lining underneath the keyboard that takes the spilled coffee and channels near the spacebar and out a hole on the bottom of the computer.
If you like to read then I’m sure that you have heard of e-books, a way to carry around your favorite books without having to worry about bending and tearing the pages. The new e-book allows you to send your books to your friends so they can borrow them like they would a regular book.
Technology is growing every day, who knows maybe one day there will robots that do all of the work for us.
Features Editor
Along with every other year, there is always new technology that comes out to impress the world weather it is new car feature to a new cell phone. This year seems to top all the rest as there are some mind blowing technology coming out in the year 2010. This year, not only are companies coming out with new phones but also new ways to charge your iPod, which are environment friendly, but also brand new computers.
This year LG is coming out with a new phone, only released in Europe last year. This is not only a new phone but a watch, the LG GD910. Who can say that they can bust out their watch and send a text message? This new design has all of the features of a regular phone including Bluetooth and music. Like all other new cell phones this one might cost a pretty penny, up to $700.
As one walks through the hallways of RHS one take a glance up at the ceilings and might see the video cameras the school has installed in mostly every hall way. Like other surveillance systems they have television set that show when there is something going on in the halls or outside. But there is a new way to monitor not only a school but an office or home also. This upgraded video camera is called the Archerfish Solo, this camera is wireless, but that leaves everyone with the question of how do you know when there is an intruder if you cannot see what is being videotaped. This camera is programmed to send you an e-mail through wireless internet when there is an intruder, which gets rid of all of the space consuming wires.
First there was the cassette player, then the CD player, then the IPod. No, they are not coming out with a new IPod at this moment but they do have a new charger that hooks up to your bike. This new battery coverts energy from the wheel hubs of a bike, using a chip inside the battery that takes the electricity to fill the battery.
Everybody has seen those movies where someone was typing on their computer at the coffee shop and they happen to bump their coffee and it spills all over their laptop, which is no longer a problem. The HP ProBook 6545b is a new laptop that is coffee proof. This computer is specially designed with a lining underneath the keyboard that takes the spilled coffee and channels near the spacebar and out a hole on the bottom of the computer.
If you like to read then I’m sure that you have heard of e-books, a way to carry around your favorite books without having to worry about bending and tearing the pages. The new e-book allows you to send your books to your friends so they can borrow them like they would a regular book.
Technology is growing every day, who knows maybe one day there will robots that do all of the work for us.
Natural Disasters
Jessica Wise
Features Editor
If you have turned on the news for even fifteen minutes in the last week, one might know that there has been several potentially dangerous earthquakes. From the twenty-sixth of February to the twenty-eighth, there has been eleven earthquakes starting at a magnitude of 6.0 all the way up to an 8.8. But as we sow with the huge earthquake in Chile compared to the one in Haiti, it defiantly helps to be prepared.
The quake in Chile hit a magnitude of 8.8, and was reported to have killed around 700 people, 541 of the 700 deaths were in Maule when a sewer system collapsed. Another 64 deaths occurred in Bio Bio because they did not have clean drinking water. It was said to be 501 times stronger than the one in Haiti. There was not as much damage done because Chile, unlike Haiti has very strict building codes, “Earthquakes don't kill – they don't create damage – if there's nothing to damage," said Eric Calais, a Purdue University geophysicist studying the Haiti quake.
On January 12, 2010 the earthquake hit Haiti with great force, killing around 250,000 people. The damage was expected to cost between $7.2 billion to $13.2 billon. Not only did they lose homes, but also schools, a prison, and hospitals; the magnitude of this quake was a 7.0.
It seems weird to think that though the quake in Chile was so much bigger than the one in Haiti that the damage is far less. How is it even possible? Chile is in the “ring of fire” the quake zone, where the largest on record hit in 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. When you live somewhere that is called the ring of fire you better be prepared for disaster. “It is a part of a natural cycle,” says Mr. Petry.
On March 4 yet another quake hit, but this time it hit Taiwan. With a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale. There were no immediate reports of any deaths, but at least 64 injuries. All of these earthquakes seem to be hitting all at the same time, but they are not in connection with each other, "It's coincidental. These quakes are not connected," said geophysicist Don Blakeman at the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center.
"We constantly have quakes going off. It takes one big damaging earthquake to get people's attention and then they start noticing all the quakes."
“Although it is a tragedy that is just how our planet works,” states science teacher Ms. Rayes.
If one asks anyone who knows anything about science they will all say the same thing when it comes to why these earthquakes are accruing, the plate tectonic theory. This theory states that the top layer of the earth is made up of plates that move, which is the result of volcanoes, earthquakes and mountains. It is also the reason why we no longer have one giant supercontinent, also known as Pangaea.
Features Editor
If you have turned on the news for even fifteen minutes in the last week, one might know that there has been several potentially dangerous earthquakes. From the twenty-sixth of February to the twenty-eighth, there has been eleven earthquakes starting at a magnitude of 6.0 all the way up to an 8.8. But as we sow with the huge earthquake in Chile compared to the one in Haiti, it defiantly helps to be prepared.
The quake in Chile hit a magnitude of 8.8, and was reported to have killed around 700 people, 541 of the 700 deaths were in Maule when a sewer system collapsed. Another 64 deaths occurred in Bio Bio because they did not have clean drinking water. It was said to be 501 times stronger than the one in Haiti. There was not as much damage done because Chile, unlike Haiti has very strict building codes, “Earthquakes don't kill – they don't create damage – if there's nothing to damage," said Eric Calais, a Purdue University geophysicist studying the Haiti quake.
On January 12, 2010 the earthquake hit Haiti with great force, killing around 250,000 people. The damage was expected to cost between $7.2 billion to $13.2 billon. Not only did they lose homes, but also schools, a prison, and hospitals; the magnitude of this quake was a 7.0.
It seems weird to think that though the quake in Chile was so much bigger than the one in Haiti that the damage is far less. How is it even possible? Chile is in the “ring of fire” the quake zone, where the largest on record hit in 1960 with a magnitude of 9.5. When you live somewhere that is called the ring of fire you better be prepared for disaster. “It is a part of a natural cycle,” says Mr. Petry.
On March 4 yet another quake hit, but this time it hit Taiwan. With a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale. There were no immediate reports of any deaths, but at least 64 injuries. All of these earthquakes seem to be hitting all at the same time, but they are not in connection with each other, "It's coincidental. These quakes are not connected," said geophysicist Don Blakeman at the U.S. Geological Survey's National Earthquake Information Center.
"We constantly have quakes going off. It takes one big damaging earthquake to get people's attention and then they start noticing all the quakes."
“Although it is a tragedy that is just how our planet works,” states science teacher Ms. Rayes.
If one asks anyone who knows anything about science they will all say the same thing when it comes to why these earthquakes are accruing, the plate tectonic theory. This theory states that the top layer of the earth is made up of plates that move, which is the result of volcanoes, earthquakes and mountains. It is also the reason why we no longer have one giant supercontinent, also known as Pangaea.
Indepedent Students
Brittany Diemer
Staff Reporter
Teenagers view their high school years as the time they become independent. For most they are gaining independence through the ability to choose their schedules, getting a job, and driving a car. For select few at Rangeview though, they extend their independence by moving out of their parent’s house. Moving out is something that usually happens after graduation or even after college. With all the costs of living on your own many young adults find it hard to accept those responsibilities right away. For some teenagers like Nicole Rein and Bethany Robertson they felt the need to branch out of their parent’s house a lot sooner than most people their age.
Nicole Rein felt the need to move out of her mom’s house when she and her step dad were not getting along. “My mother's husband and I are always at ends, and I was essentially kicked out a few times starting when I was fourteen or fifteen,” Rein said. Her moving out was more than a need for independence but also something that needed to be done to make her life easier. She had been in and out of the house since she was a freshman but officially moved out last June. “We have a better relationship now that I'm on my own,” she said. Rein still speaks to her parents on a weekly basis and that seems to work better for them compared to when they were all under one roof.
Emancipation was something to consider when she first moved out, but something she never actually went through with. Rein commented on the topic and said, “It's a long, legal process. I was too intimidated by it to pursue it. By the time I finally got the guts, I was going to be 18 in three months, so it wasn't worth it.”
Currently she is living with a close friend in an apartment complex and in-between high school and community college she works at Lazar Quest to be able to provide for herself. Being an independent woman is not always easy though. Rein struggles for enough hours at work, but seems positive even when money is scarce. “Paying for things doesn't really bother me; it's ultimately my choice to be on my own, so I can handle the consequences. But, I have found some interesting ways to save money” she said. Some ways she saves some dough include turning down the heat, buying things in bulk, carpooling and renting her college textbooks. She also does her laundry at her grandma’s so she does not have to go to a Laundromat. “I basically just make a monthly budget, and cut corners wherever I can. I have to deliberately not drive by Starbucks, though, because I simply can't resist.”
Having a great deal on rent at her complex Rein spends about four hundred and fifty to five hundred dollars a month. It is never a fixed amount though. “It really depends on what cards I'm dealt that particular month, like if I get sick or if my car breaks down. It's expensive and takes sacrifice, which I think is the hardest concept for even some adults to grasp.” She said. For example Rein has recently had to have surgery for her sinuses which was three hundred dollars out of her own pocket. Her dad has her under his insurance but that does not cover all of her medical needs.
Though Nicole took a huge jump into adulthood before the rest of us she is doing really well. Taking on such big responsibilities so early in her life has probably prepared her better for the real world while the rest of us will still have to tear ourselves away from our parent’s protective hold eventually. “I would say the biggest difference between my peers and I is mentality. I have to worry about stressful things, like money, without having my parents as a safety net. I would like to think that it has made me more level-headed and mature.”
Another Rangeview student taking on adult responsibilities is Bethany Robertson. Unlike Rein, she never has actually lived with her real parents. Robertson was in foster care up until October when she moved out. Between arguments and getting kicked out she decided it was time to move out. Emancipation was not needed since she was already eighteen when she made the decision. For almost her whole senior year she has lived in a Studio Apartment by herself.
Robertson has a full schedule in between school and work. “If I’m not at school or lacrosse practice I’m at work,” she said. In order to provide for herself she has to get all the hours she can at work. She works at a burger and fries joint called 5 guys. When she does not get enough hours she really struggles. “I know lacrosse will be the first to go,” she said. She has her priorities in order and knows what a luxury is and what a must is. Her phone and being on lacrosse are the least important things for her. She also has little time and money for extracurricular activities and other typical teen activities.
With monthly bills and other expenses totaling nine hundred dollars she has to stay focused and remember what is important which in this case is her job. About half of the nine hundred she spends a month is just on rent for her apartment. The rest of it includes food, gas, insurance, phone bill, and internet bill. She says the thing that has helped her maintain this busy lifestyle is budgeting. Without having a budget her money she would struggle a lot more with handling her money and maintaining her living situation.
Teenagers like Nicole Rein and Bethany Robertson have stepped into adulthood sooner than their classmates. Considering both of their situations this was a decision that needed to be made, but at some costs. They have their independence but they have a lot of responsibilities that take away the glamour. Between school and work they are lucky to have time for other activities. In the long run though, they are going to be better off than the rest of us when it comes to facing the real world. They have experienced adult life and relying fully on themselves a lot sooner than the rest of us will. After high school some of us will move out, but many of us will continue to look to our parents to provide for us until after college. For students like Rein and Robertson they are ahead of us and better prepared for the future.
Staff Reporter
Teenagers view their high school years as the time they become independent. For most they are gaining independence through the ability to choose their schedules, getting a job, and driving a car. For select few at Rangeview though, they extend their independence by moving out of their parent’s house. Moving out is something that usually happens after graduation or even after college. With all the costs of living on your own many young adults find it hard to accept those responsibilities right away. For some teenagers like Nicole Rein and Bethany Robertson they felt the need to branch out of their parent’s house a lot sooner than most people their age.
Nicole Rein felt the need to move out of her mom’s house when she and her step dad were not getting along. “My mother's husband and I are always at ends, and I was essentially kicked out a few times starting when I was fourteen or fifteen,” Rein said. Her moving out was more than a need for independence but also something that needed to be done to make her life easier. She had been in and out of the house since she was a freshman but officially moved out last June. “We have a better relationship now that I'm on my own,” she said. Rein still speaks to her parents on a weekly basis and that seems to work better for them compared to when they were all under one roof.
Emancipation was something to consider when she first moved out, but something she never actually went through with. Rein commented on the topic and said, “It's a long, legal process. I was too intimidated by it to pursue it. By the time I finally got the guts, I was going to be 18 in three months, so it wasn't worth it.”
Currently she is living with a close friend in an apartment complex and in-between high school and community college she works at Lazar Quest to be able to provide for herself. Being an independent woman is not always easy though. Rein struggles for enough hours at work, but seems positive even when money is scarce. “Paying for things doesn't really bother me; it's ultimately my choice to be on my own, so I can handle the consequences. But, I have found some interesting ways to save money” she said. Some ways she saves some dough include turning down the heat, buying things in bulk, carpooling and renting her college textbooks. She also does her laundry at her grandma’s so she does not have to go to a Laundromat. “I basically just make a monthly budget, and cut corners wherever I can. I have to deliberately not drive by Starbucks, though, because I simply can't resist.”
Having a great deal on rent at her complex Rein spends about four hundred and fifty to five hundred dollars a month. It is never a fixed amount though. “It really depends on what cards I'm dealt that particular month, like if I get sick or if my car breaks down. It's expensive and takes sacrifice, which I think is the hardest concept for even some adults to grasp.” She said. For example Rein has recently had to have surgery for her sinuses which was three hundred dollars out of her own pocket. Her dad has her under his insurance but that does not cover all of her medical needs.
Though Nicole took a huge jump into adulthood before the rest of us she is doing really well. Taking on such big responsibilities so early in her life has probably prepared her better for the real world while the rest of us will still have to tear ourselves away from our parent’s protective hold eventually. “I would say the biggest difference between my peers and I is mentality. I have to worry about stressful things, like money, without having my parents as a safety net. I would like to think that it has made me more level-headed and mature.”
Another Rangeview student taking on adult responsibilities is Bethany Robertson. Unlike Rein, she never has actually lived with her real parents. Robertson was in foster care up until October when she moved out. Between arguments and getting kicked out she decided it was time to move out. Emancipation was not needed since she was already eighteen when she made the decision. For almost her whole senior year she has lived in a Studio Apartment by herself.
Robertson has a full schedule in between school and work. “If I’m not at school or lacrosse practice I’m at work,” she said. In order to provide for herself she has to get all the hours she can at work. She works at a burger and fries joint called 5 guys. When she does not get enough hours she really struggles. “I know lacrosse will be the first to go,” she said. She has her priorities in order and knows what a luxury is and what a must is. Her phone and being on lacrosse are the least important things for her. She also has little time and money for extracurricular activities and other typical teen activities.
With monthly bills and other expenses totaling nine hundred dollars she has to stay focused and remember what is important which in this case is her job. About half of the nine hundred she spends a month is just on rent for her apartment. The rest of it includes food, gas, insurance, phone bill, and internet bill. She says the thing that has helped her maintain this busy lifestyle is budgeting. Without having a budget her money she would struggle a lot more with handling her money and maintaining her living situation.
Teenagers like Nicole Rein and Bethany Robertson have stepped into adulthood sooner than their classmates. Considering both of their situations this was a decision that needed to be made, but at some costs. They have their independence but they have a lot of responsibilities that take away the glamour. Between school and work they are lucky to have time for other activities. In the long run though, they are going to be better off than the rest of us when it comes to facing the real world. They have experienced adult life and relying fully on themselves a lot sooner than the rest of us will. After high school some of us will move out, but many of us will continue to look to our parents to provide for us until after college. For students like Rein and Robertson they are ahead of us and better prepared for the future.
Airport Security
Daniel Issacs
Staff Reporter
Before September 11, 2001 no one thought twice about Airport Security or any kind of Security for that matter. It was simply something that slowed down your trip from here to there. But ever since that tragic day in United States history travel by air became a lot more serious and a lot more secure. During the 9/11 attacks the hijackers were able to sneak on box cutters and take over the planes with them and cause the terrible death and destruction that they did. After them there have been a few cases in which people have used their shoes, shampoo bottles and electronic devices to try and hijack/crash planes again.
Because of these failed attempts the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) have upped their security procedures when getting through security at an airport. Now when going through security you must remove your shoes and belt take out your laptop and have all your liquids (under three ounces) in a Ziploc bag. The TSA has also changed the rules on what you’re allowed to bring on the plane and not have to check it. People are still allowed to bring things like guns, building tools, and athletic equipment (bats/lacrosse sticks etc.). But in order to do so they have to be checked (stowed in the cargo hold below the plane) and you have to fill out paper work.
The TSA has recently come out with a new form of security called the “Backscatter” or “Body Imaging X-Ray” It will scan the passenger from all sides to produce an image of them without clothing on. This will allow the security guard to make sure no one is trying to hide anything on their person under their clothes.
If you are worried about the privacy part of the new system the TSA released this statement "For additional privacy, the officer viewing the image is in a separate room and will never see the passenger and the officer attending to the passenger will never see the image. The officers have 2-way radios to communicate with each other in case a threat object is identified." This new system has been or is being installed in 30 major United States Airports. A few of the major ones are Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Las Angeles, Miami, New York (JFK), Phoenix, Tampa, Washington D.C (Regan).
A lot of people are unhappy about the new security system and they believe it is an invasion of their privacy. Even though the TSA has stated that the images will not be printed or saved the Security Agents still have the ability to print and save the images which discomforts a lot of passengers. The TSA hopes this will make security even tighter and make airplanes an even safer place to be.
After 9/11 security became a big issue not just for airlines but all places with a lot of public activity. Places like Theme Parks, Theatres, Festivals/Fairs and Schools etc. have all improved security and now have their own type of security check point you have to go through. They are not as elaborate as the check points at the Airport but security is still the same. In England the police now carry guns after decades with only nightsticks because of 9/11 and the London bombings.
Since 2001 security in the United States has definitely become a more important issue than it has in past decades. Everywhere you go security is more noticeable and more involved with everyone. With new technologies coming out the security of the United States seems to be growing even more with no signs of slowing down. United States Airports have a pioneer of sorts for the advancement of the security in not only our country but the world’s larger countries as well.
Staff Reporter
Before September 11, 2001 no one thought twice about Airport Security or any kind of Security for that matter. It was simply something that slowed down your trip from here to there. But ever since that tragic day in United States history travel by air became a lot more serious and a lot more secure. During the 9/11 attacks the hijackers were able to sneak on box cutters and take over the planes with them and cause the terrible death and destruction that they did. After them there have been a few cases in which people have used their shoes, shampoo bottles and electronic devices to try and hijack/crash planes again.
Because of these failed attempts the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) have upped their security procedures when getting through security at an airport. Now when going through security you must remove your shoes and belt take out your laptop and have all your liquids (under three ounces) in a Ziploc bag. The TSA has also changed the rules on what you’re allowed to bring on the plane and not have to check it. People are still allowed to bring things like guns, building tools, and athletic equipment (bats/lacrosse sticks etc.). But in order to do so they have to be checked (stowed in the cargo hold below the plane) and you have to fill out paper work.
The TSA has recently come out with a new form of security called the “Backscatter” or “Body Imaging X-Ray” It will scan the passenger from all sides to produce an image of them without clothing on. This will allow the security guard to make sure no one is trying to hide anything on their person under their clothes.
If you are worried about the privacy part of the new system the TSA released this statement "For additional privacy, the officer viewing the image is in a separate room and will never see the passenger and the officer attending to the passenger will never see the image. The officers have 2-way radios to communicate with each other in case a threat object is identified." This new system has been or is being installed in 30 major United States Airports. A few of the major ones are Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Las Angeles, Miami, New York (JFK), Phoenix, Tampa, Washington D.C (Regan).
A lot of people are unhappy about the new security system and they believe it is an invasion of their privacy. Even though the TSA has stated that the images will not be printed or saved the Security Agents still have the ability to print and save the images which discomforts a lot of passengers. The TSA hopes this will make security even tighter and make airplanes an even safer place to be.
After 9/11 security became a big issue not just for airlines but all places with a lot of public activity. Places like Theme Parks, Theatres, Festivals/Fairs and Schools etc. have all improved security and now have their own type of security check point you have to go through. They are not as elaborate as the check points at the Airport but security is still the same. In England the police now carry guns after decades with only nightsticks because of 9/11 and the London bombings.
Since 2001 security in the United States has definitely become a more important issue than it has in past decades. Everywhere you go security is more noticeable and more involved with everyone. With new technologies coming out the security of the United States seems to be growing even more with no signs of slowing down. United States Airports have a pioneer of sorts for the advancement of the security in not only our country but the world’s larger countries as well.
Spring Break
Erika Short
News Editor
As the weather and seasons start to transition from the harsh cold snowy winters to the warm sunny days it brings spring. Spring can be one of the best times during the whole school year because it brings spring break. Spring break for some students can mean vacation, hanging out with friends, no school for a week, sleeping in or simply doing whatever they want since they do not have to attend school. This year spring break for Rangeview students will be from March 29th- April 2nd.
There are so many things that one can do over break, but the question is what is it that they can do without spending too much? Well with careful planning and thinking you will come to find that there are many local area activities that you can do that are in Aurora or a couple miles away.
If you are an adventurous outdoors person you can go to the mountains and hit the slopes. You can also just go for a hike if you are not too into snowboarding or skiing. Another thing that you can do if you do not feel like hiking, snowboarding or skiing you can just simply take a drive through the mountains and have a picnic by a river or some other scenic area.
Another mountain adventure that you can go on is a camping trip. This is a great idea for a family or even a group trip with a bunch of friends. Not only can you guys enjoy the company of each other but you can explore the wilderness, climb mountains, roast marshmallows by the camp fire and just have a good time.
For those who are more into science and learning you can take a trip down to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. While at the museum check out all the exhibits, planetariums, and you can even go watch a video on the big I-Max screen. For those that are not into science or prefer art you can take a trip to Downtown Denver and visit the art museum. At the art museum there are many different types of artwork you can admire and enjoy. If you are still a kid at heart or have younger siblings or cousins that you have to baby-sit over break you can take them to the Children’s Museum which is located near Elitch Gardens.
If you are more of a simple kind of person who is pretty much open to doing anything you can get a group of friends or people together and go bowling. Bowling is not the only indoor activity that you can do that is fun, cheap and exciting you can also go to the roller skating at Skate City; go to the movies, go play laser tag, or the mall. Most of these ideas of things to do over break are affordable and cheap and also will not put a hole into your wallet.
One suggestion for those who are all about social networking is that over break maybe you can take into consideration of getting yourself away from your computer and actually making your break worthwhile. By removing yourself from the internet for a couple days or a week will not kill you. It is better to get out and enjoy the time away from school that you have while you can before time flies past you and it is back to hitting the books.
If all else fails and you think there is absolutely nothing to do over spring break that you have not done a million times already get your friends or family together have a bar-b-que and hangout. When you think about it, it really is not about all the cool things you do over break that makes it fun it is the people you spend it with that will make the experience better than it would have been alone.
News Editor
As the weather and seasons start to transition from the harsh cold snowy winters to the warm sunny days it brings spring. Spring can be one of the best times during the whole school year because it brings spring break. Spring break for some students can mean vacation, hanging out with friends, no school for a week, sleeping in or simply doing whatever they want since they do not have to attend school. This year spring break for Rangeview students will be from March 29th- April 2nd.
There are so many things that one can do over break, but the question is what is it that they can do without spending too much? Well with careful planning and thinking you will come to find that there are many local area activities that you can do that are in Aurora or a couple miles away.
If you are an adventurous outdoors person you can go to the mountains and hit the slopes. You can also just go for a hike if you are not too into snowboarding or skiing. Another thing that you can do if you do not feel like hiking, snowboarding or skiing you can just simply take a drive through the mountains and have a picnic by a river or some other scenic area.
Another mountain adventure that you can go on is a camping trip. This is a great idea for a family or even a group trip with a bunch of friends. Not only can you guys enjoy the company of each other but you can explore the wilderness, climb mountains, roast marshmallows by the camp fire and just have a good time.
For those who are more into science and learning you can take a trip down to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. While at the museum check out all the exhibits, planetariums, and you can even go watch a video on the big I-Max screen. For those that are not into science or prefer art you can take a trip to Downtown Denver and visit the art museum. At the art museum there are many different types of artwork you can admire and enjoy. If you are still a kid at heart or have younger siblings or cousins that you have to baby-sit over break you can take them to the Children’s Museum which is located near Elitch Gardens.
If you are more of a simple kind of person who is pretty much open to doing anything you can get a group of friends or people together and go bowling. Bowling is not the only indoor activity that you can do that is fun, cheap and exciting you can also go to the roller skating at Skate City; go to the movies, go play laser tag, or the mall. Most of these ideas of things to do over break are affordable and cheap and also will not put a hole into your wallet.
One suggestion for those who are all about social networking is that over break maybe you can take into consideration of getting yourself away from your computer and actually making your break worthwhile. By removing yourself from the internet for a couple days or a week will not kill you. It is better to get out and enjoy the time away from school that you have while you can before time flies past you and it is back to hitting the books.
If all else fails and you think there is absolutely nothing to do over spring break that you have not done a million times already get your friends or family together have a bar-b-que and hangout. When you think about it, it really is not about all the cool things you do over break that makes it fun it is the people you spend it with that will make the experience better than it would have been alone.
March Movie Preview
Vicente Nevares
Staff Reporter
A plethora of movies are soon to be coming out throughout the rest of the month of March. These movies will set the bar for the rest of the year. The bar has not been set particularly high, but some movies will be coming out that may spark some interest. The Raider Revue would like to present what may be the movies for you.
On March 19th several major films will be released: Repo Men, The Runaways, The Bounty Hunter, City Island, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Reporter’s choice: Repo Men and The Bounty Hunter.
Repo Men has quite a duo for the main cast, Jude Law and Forest Whitaker, who always give a good performance. This film tells the morality tale set in the near future where artificial organs can be bought with credit, but if the customer fails to make their payments the organ is taken back in potentially fatal “surgeries”. The film has a lot of potential for both a thrilling and intense movie.
The Bounty Hunter (starring Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston) is a film where bounty hunter, Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler), gets his ideal job when he gets to track down his ex-wife, Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Aniston). The exes continually one-up each other until the story that Nicole was working on, a murder cover up, puts them both on the run. Then dealing with each other becomes the least of their worries as they become number one targets on the murderers list.
On March 26th numerous more movies will be released that may interest movie goers: How To Train Your Dragon, Hot Tub Time Machine, Leaves of Grass, Chloe, Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, and Greenberg. Of this week two movies give some interest towards an entertaining time, How To Train Your Dragon and Hot Tub Time Machine.
How To Train Your Dragon is an animated film by Dreamworks which brought us films such as: Kung Fu Panda and Shrek one through three, so it has potential to be a fine movie. It is a movie about a Viking boy raised in a village that believes they were born to fight dragons. Things turn upside down in his life when he ends up befriending a dragon, follow his story and see how he changes the views of his village. This is a typical childhood type tale, but it should be enjoyable.
Hot Tub Time Machine. What else is there to say about this movie? A bunch of friends get in a hot tub machine and it ends up throwing them into the past where they meet their past selves and get into hilarious situations. This is a movie similar to The Hangover where hilarious things happen in an unlikely situation. So if you like to laugh this should be the movie for you.
The month of March doesn’t hold much promise for blockbuster movies, but it should tied the masses over till some larger things come out like Clash of the Titans in April.
Staff Reporter
A plethora of movies are soon to be coming out throughout the rest of the month of March. These movies will set the bar for the rest of the year. The bar has not been set particularly high, but some movies will be coming out that may spark some interest. The Raider Revue would like to present what may be the movies for you.
On March 19th several major films will be released: Repo Men, The Runaways, The Bounty Hunter, City Island, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Reporter’s choice: Repo Men and The Bounty Hunter.
Repo Men has quite a duo for the main cast, Jude Law and Forest Whitaker, who always give a good performance. This film tells the morality tale set in the near future where artificial organs can be bought with credit, but if the customer fails to make their payments the organ is taken back in potentially fatal “surgeries”. The film has a lot of potential for both a thrilling and intense movie.
The Bounty Hunter (starring Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston) is a film where bounty hunter, Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler), gets his ideal job when he gets to track down his ex-wife, Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Aniston). The exes continually one-up each other until the story that Nicole was working on, a murder cover up, puts them both on the run. Then dealing with each other becomes the least of their worries as they become number one targets on the murderers list.
On March 26th numerous more movies will be released that may interest movie goers: How To Train Your Dragon, Hot Tub Time Machine, Leaves of Grass, Chloe, Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, and Greenberg. Of this week two movies give some interest towards an entertaining time, How To Train Your Dragon and Hot Tub Time Machine.
How To Train Your Dragon is an animated film by Dreamworks which brought us films such as: Kung Fu Panda and Shrek one through three, so it has potential to be a fine movie. It is a movie about a Viking boy raised in a village that believes they were born to fight dragons. Things turn upside down in his life when he ends up befriending a dragon, follow his story and see how he changes the views of his village. This is a typical childhood type tale, but it should be enjoyable.
Hot Tub Time Machine. What else is there to say about this movie? A bunch of friends get in a hot tub machine and it ends up throwing them into the past where they meet their past selves and get into hilarious situations. This is a movie similar to The Hangover where hilarious things happen in an unlikely situation. So if you like to laugh this should be the movie for you.
The month of March doesn’t hold much promise for blockbuster movies, but it should tied the masses over till some larger things come out like Clash of the Titans in April.
Man Law V. Women Law
Connor Donohue
Entertainment Editor
Man Law:
-Short shorts have been banned
-No man should ever use a rolling backpack
-When calling shotgun, all riders of the car must be outside, and shotgun can only be called when the car is in view
-A man should never wear articles of women’s clothing
-Every man is required to learn one sort of poker in his life
-No man shall watch a soap opera ever!
-Do not have a conversation at a urinal, trust me
-No man shall ever have a dog smaller than a housecat
-A man purse is still a purse
-No man should ever bring a woman to guy’s night out, penalty is death
-Under no circumstances should a man defer control of the television remote to a female.
-No man shall ever read an instruction manual.
-No man should admit liking Britney Spears music.
-Everybody is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day.
-You must show condolences to a girlfriend’s cat dying, even if it was you who threw it out the window.
Woman Law:
-No man should ever take longer to get ready than you
-A zipper for a hoody or jacket should never go lower than the pockets, it just doesn’t look right.
-You should never have to put too much makeup on.
-A real woman will never dress down for a man.
-It is suggested to always go to the bathroom with a friend; if not, go at your own risk.
-Don’t trust a man who actually likes soap operas.
-Don’t force a man to hold your purse.
-Anything said 6-8 months earlier is allowed to bring up in an argument.
-A woman should never advocate going out with a man because he is hot/cute; dig deep!
-We always ride shotgun.
-You should only be allowed 2-3 hours of gossip a day, the rest is just rude.
-A man should always pay on the date. Period.
-Standards should never be lowered, ever.
-Women are allowed to buy 1-3 pairs of shoes a month. This may vary according to sales and clearance.
Entertainment Editor
Man Law:
-Short shorts have been banned
-No man should ever use a rolling backpack
-When calling shotgun, all riders of the car must be outside, and shotgun can only be called when the car is in view
-A man should never wear articles of women’s clothing
-Every man is required to learn one sort of poker in his life
-No man shall watch a soap opera ever!
-Do not have a conversation at a urinal, trust me
-No man shall ever have a dog smaller than a housecat
-A man purse is still a purse
-No man should ever bring a woman to guy’s night out, penalty is death
-Under no circumstances should a man defer control of the television remote to a female.
-No man shall ever read an instruction manual.
-No man should admit liking Britney Spears music.
-Everybody is Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day.
-You must show condolences to a girlfriend’s cat dying, even if it was you who threw it out the window.
Woman Law:
-No man should ever take longer to get ready than you
-A zipper for a hoody or jacket should never go lower than the pockets, it just doesn’t look right.
-You should never have to put too much makeup on.
-A real woman will never dress down for a man.
-It is suggested to always go to the bathroom with a friend; if not, go at your own risk.
-Don’t trust a man who actually likes soap operas.
-Don’t force a man to hold your purse.
-Anything said 6-8 months earlier is allowed to bring up in an argument.
-A woman should never advocate going out with a man because he is hot/cute; dig deep!
-We always ride shotgun.
-You should only be allowed 2-3 hours of gossip a day, the rest is just rude.
-A man should always pay on the date. Period.
-Standards should never be lowered, ever.
-Women are allowed to buy 1-3 pairs of shoes a month. This may vary according to sales and clearance.
Hair Styles
Erika Short
News Editor
When it comes to things like wanting the perfect clothes or shoes, people tend to spend a little extra money on those things, but when it comes to their hair people like to spend extra time on making it look the best. Hairstyles have come a long way throughout the decades and years, but one thing that is noticeable is that some hairstyles from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s are coming back to the 2000’s.
The most popular hairstyles that you will find around school right now are the emo hairstyles, poofs, raver hair/spiky hair, and fades. Mostly girls are the ones that will say their hair looks emo and what they mean by this is that their hair covers some or most of their face. Also with having emo hair their hair will be styled into many short and sometimes long layers so that they can have more of a dramatic look.
The poof is probably one of the most popular girl hairstyles right now and many people like Snooki from the Jersey Shore think that they invented the poof, but really “the poof was originally a hairstyle from the 60’s,” said Junior Camilla Sanders a lover of the poof hairstyle.
The way that girl’s like to style their hair into poofs is by sectioning the top layers of their hair and teasing the hair layer by layer with a comb and hairspray. The next step that they do is even out the poof by gently combing it to make it smooth or some just leave it as is. Often times you will see this hairstyle at raves but it has also ventured off into everyday styles.
Another raver hairstyle is spiky hair. The spiky hair look has always been a popular hairstyle for boys, but now it has turned into a competition to see whose hair looks the best long and spiked. What the boys do is grow their hair out as long as they like and spike it up with hair glue or gel and blow dry it so that way the hair glue will stick in place all day.
Fades is another hairstyle that boys will often times go for if they are not too interested in the spiky raver hair. Fades can now have custom designs on the side or where ever boys like them. You will most likely see boys walking around in the halls with stars, words, and other images in their fades. Also it is a somewhat popular look for boys to have Mohawks with custom designed fades.
One thing that most people do not consider when it comes to having the best hair and hairstyles is their facial shape. When it comes to cutting your hair you want to think about is how that particular hairstyle will make your face look. The three main face shapes are round face, long face or square face. Depending on what shape of face you have will determine whether or not a hairstyle is right for you.
Some tips that you can consider when you are choosing a hairstyle for yourself if your face is round, you can add length to your face by having fullness on the top of head. It can also be achieved by either having no parting or one which is placed to one side. Avoid styles where hair is very long and straight or flat at the top of your head. For a long face, the forehead, cheek bones and jaw are often of equal width and this can be hard, so a soft hair style is usually more flattering. Avoid having a center parting and dead straight shoulder length hair but aim for a short one.
For square faces have an angular shape and any hairstyle should be gentle to soften the outline. Shoulder length hair should be straight at the ends and have hair swept to one side or with a diagonal fringe can be attractive.
The best products for you to use in your hair are products that contain silicone that will temporarily smooth your locks and add shine to your hair. You want to also handle any styling wax with warm hands to make the product easier to control and use. It is very important to use shampoo, conditioner, heat protectors and finishing products when taking care of your hair.
If you are one of the many people out there that suffer from dry, damaged hair it is best to avoid hair styling products that have a spirits base in them because it will cause further dryness. To add shine in your hair without having to deal with the greasy look use shine gloss. For more of a natural look you will want to stick with the spray products so that way it does not look like you coated your hair with a bunch of product. By using the best products on your hair, choosing a good hairstyle to match your facial shape and having your own personality will help make your hair look better.
News Editor
When it comes to things like wanting the perfect clothes or shoes, people tend to spend a little extra money on those things, but when it comes to their hair people like to spend extra time on making it look the best. Hairstyles have come a long way throughout the decades and years, but one thing that is noticeable is that some hairstyles from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s are coming back to the 2000’s.
The most popular hairstyles that you will find around school right now are the emo hairstyles, poofs, raver hair/spiky hair, and fades. Mostly girls are the ones that will say their hair looks emo and what they mean by this is that their hair covers some or most of their face. Also with having emo hair their hair will be styled into many short and sometimes long layers so that they can have more of a dramatic look.
The poof is probably one of the most popular girl hairstyles right now and many people like Snooki from the Jersey Shore think that they invented the poof, but really “the poof was originally a hairstyle from the 60’s,” said Junior Camilla Sanders a lover of the poof hairstyle.
The way that girl’s like to style their hair into poofs is by sectioning the top layers of their hair and teasing the hair layer by layer with a comb and hairspray. The next step that they do is even out the poof by gently combing it to make it smooth or some just leave it as is. Often times you will see this hairstyle at raves but it has also ventured off into everyday styles.
Another raver hairstyle is spiky hair. The spiky hair look has always been a popular hairstyle for boys, but now it has turned into a competition to see whose hair looks the best long and spiked. What the boys do is grow their hair out as long as they like and spike it up with hair glue or gel and blow dry it so that way the hair glue will stick in place all day.
Fades is another hairstyle that boys will often times go for if they are not too interested in the spiky raver hair. Fades can now have custom designs on the side or where ever boys like them. You will most likely see boys walking around in the halls with stars, words, and other images in their fades. Also it is a somewhat popular look for boys to have Mohawks with custom designed fades.
One thing that most people do not consider when it comes to having the best hair and hairstyles is their facial shape. When it comes to cutting your hair you want to think about is how that particular hairstyle will make your face look. The three main face shapes are round face, long face or square face. Depending on what shape of face you have will determine whether or not a hairstyle is right for you.
Some tips that you can consider when you are choosing a hairstyle for yourself if your face is round, you can add length to your face by having fullness on the top of head. It can also be achieved by either having no parting or one which is placed to one side. Avoid styles where hair is very long and straight or flat at the top of your head. For a long face, the forehead, cheek bones and jaw are often of equal width and this can be hard, so a soft hair style is usually more flattering. Avoid having a center parting and dead straight shoulder length hair but aim for a short one.
For square faces have an angular shape and any hairstyle should be gentle to soften the outline. Shoulder length hair should be straight at the ends and have hair swept to one side or with a diagonal fringe can be attractive.
The best products for you to use in your hair are products that contain silicone that will temporarily smooth your locks and add shine to your hair. You want to also handle any styling wax with warm hands to make the product easier to control and use. It is very important to use shampoo, conditioner, heat protectors and finishing products when taking care of your hair.
If you are one of the many people out there that suffer from dry, damaged hair it is best to avoid hair styling products that have a spirits base in them because it will cause further dryness. To add shine in your hair without having to deal with the greasy look use shine gloss. For more of a natural look you will want to stick with the spray products so that way it does not look like you coated your hair with a bunch of product. By using the best products on your hair, choosing a good hairstyle to match your facial shape and having your own personality will help make your hair look better.
Blood Brother Review
Chris Black
Staff Reporter
Blood Brothers by Willie Russell is a story of humor and tragedy. A mother is forced to give one of her fraternal twins away so she could support the children she already has. Rangeview’s version was a great success. Each scene was suspenseful, intriguing, and well acted. The play is set in Liverpool England showing the two sides of poor and rich families. The mothers of the twins wish to keep them apart however they meet each other as children and become blood brothers. Even though both parents tell them to stay away from each other the boys continue to play together. As the play goes on the two brothers take two different roads in life. Eddie (Gustavo Marquez) goes to University while Mickey (Ian Lyansyght) has to get a job. Mickey ends up getting fired from his job and pulling a heist with his brother Sammy (Alex Steincamp). Mickey goes to jail and is put on pills for the chronically depressed. Mickey finds out that Eddie is hanging out with his wife Linda (Katie Scott) and finds his brothers gun. Mickey runs to Eddie’s work and becomes conflicted about killing him. While Mickey is thinking one of the police sees him waving the gun and shoots him and because of the tension of the death Mickey pulls the trigger shooting Eddie.
The Rangeview theatre performed this play on February17th, 19th, and 20th. An interesting thing about Blood Brothers is that when it first came to America on Broadway the show failed. I think RHS has turned that failure inside out. Each actor performed their part exceedingly well and kept their accent most of the show. Junior Maddison Ritter who played Mrs. Johnston, the mother of the twins, had the best accent and kept hers throughout the entire show. Though Ritter is still young she aspires to be a great actress and singer and has proven herself of the highest quality in this show. Ian Lyansyght who played Mickey has shown much growth in his acting career, showing his skills in a part that is complicated and depressing. Senior Gustavo Marquez who played Eddie has always been a great singer however, he showed how amazing of a combo acting and singing can be. Junior Camille Shoumcker who played Mrs. Lyons made her début at RHS in Beauty and the Beast. Schoumcker played her part, in Blood Brothers, well enough that I disliked her. The way she portrayed the character was moving and extremely horrifying.
There are very few complaints that I have. The narrator played by Senior Doron Mitchell needed to project more when he was talking only because it was hard for the audience to hear. The actors needed to work on their accents more and try to put off more of the British attitude. Other than those few things I really had no other problems with the play.
The tech for this show was very simple. The stage had two pieces on each side for the set. The band sat on top of the two set pieces. The lighting was well portrayed and the colors worked very well. The student director Daniel Issacs along with Director Mrs. Strouse did an excellent job on this musical and I expect that even after I graduate when I come and see the shows they will be as spectacular as this one.
Staff Reporter
Blood Brothers by Willie Russell is a story of humor and tragedy. A mother is forced to give one of her fraternal twins away so she could support the children she already has. Rangeview’s version was a great success. Each scene was suspenseful, intriguing, and well acted. The play is set in Liverpool England showing the two sides of poor and rich families. The mothers of the twins wish to keep them apart however they meet each other as children and become blood brothers. Even though both parents tell them to stay away from each other the boys continue to play together. As the play goes on the two brothers take two different roads in life. Eddie (Gustavo Marquez) goes to University while Mickey (Ian Lyansyght) has to get a job. Mickey ends up getting fired from his job and pulling a heist with his brother Sammy (Alex Steincamp). Mickey goes to jail and is put on pills for the chronically depressed. Mickey finds out that Eddie is hanging out with his wife Linda (Katie Scott) and finds his brothers gun. Mickey runs to Eddie’s work and becomes conflicted about killing him. While Mickey is thinking one of the police sees him waving the gun and shoots him and because of the tension of the death Mickey pulls the trigger shooting Eddie.
The Rangeview theatre performed this play on February17th, 19th, and 20th. An interesting thing about Blood Brothers is that when it first came to America on Broadway the show failed. I think RHS has turned that failure inside out. Each actor performed their part exceedingly well and kept their accent most of the show. Junior Maddison Ritter who played Mrs. Johnston, the mother of the twins, had the best accent and kept hers throughout the entire show. Though Ritter is still young she aspires to be a great actress and singer and has proven herself of the highest quality in this show. Ian Lyansyght who played Mickey has shown much growth in his acting career, showing his skills in a part that is complicated and depressing. Senior Gustavo Marquez who played Eddie has always been a great singer however, he showed how amazing of a combo acting and singing can be. Junior Camille Shoumcker who played Mrs. Lyons made her début at RHS in Beauty and the Beast. Schoumcker played her part, in Blood Brothers, well enough that I disliked her. The way she portrayed the character was moving and extremely horrifying.
There are very few complaints that I have. The narrator played by Senior Doron Mitchell needed to project more when he was talking only because it was hard for the audience to hear. The actors needed to work on their accents more and try to put off more of the British attitude. Other than those few things I really had no other problems with the play.
The tech for this show was very simple. The stage had two pieces on each side for the set. The band sat on top of the two set pieces. The lighting was well portrayed and the colors worked very well. The student director Daniel Issacs along with Director Mrs. Strouse did an excellent job on this musical and I expect that even after I graduate when I come and see the shows they will be as spectacular as this one.
Money Advice
Meghan Marcoux
Staff Reporter
When it comes to saving money everyone does the same old, same old. Putting some of it away for different goals that you might have, but you might not have known about some of the things that are in your house or something you do every day that you can cut back on. Here are some tips on saving money. One that came as a surprise to me was, drink a big glass of water before you eat so that you not only eat less but the meal you have prepared will be digested easier. According to Thesimpledollar.com "Most Americans are perpetually dehydrated." Hiding your credit cards where you can't see them saves you money; you won't have an urge to buy everything in sight. Last but not least, plan your meals around grocery store flyers. By planning your meals around the biggest sales you will be able to save more money for the things you want.
Studying is a prime factor in the life of a student, and for most students they don't have the slightest clue on how to start studying. Here are some starting clues to help those who are lost. Studying can be a tedious and tiring task and so you will want to take it in chunks and have set times when you will have a break to restore your mental energy. Working on the hardest tasks first even though it does sound scary will make the easier ones a breeze. Getting away from all distractions will also help you get your homework done faster and gradually the quality of your work will get better.
Work ethic goes hand in hand with studying and the kids who are getting good grades are either studying really well or their work ethic is good. The following is tips on how to improve your work ethic. When your work ethic is good it brightens your day at school and will make you feel better. This attitude will roll over into your personal life, no matter how hard you try to stop it, and it will make the time you spend with friends and family much more enjoyable. Arrive to school on time, this will make you alert and ready to start the day. If you have an alarm with a snooze button try replacing it with one that doesn't have a snooze button. Once you have gotten to work on time for a couple of weeks in a row, you will have broken yourself of this habit. Decorate your binder or locker with things that you like and take joy in, the constant reminder of these positive things will make you feel better and make your productivity much greater. Don't make these phrases or pictures inappropriate for school or too distracting or else they are just another thing to side track your mind with. If you follow these and you go online and research it for yourself you will be able to boost your productivity and your over all work ethic.
The "Smokey Eye" fad has been around for a long time and there is no sign of this fad dying and this look is a universal look that people everywhere can use. First you put your primer on your eye, you can also use your foundation, and this is so the eye shadow has something to hold onto and doesn't crease in the middle of the day. Then apply your eyeliner, use whatever eyeliner you like, but for this particular look you will want a lighter eyeliner. You now smudge your color on the bottom lashes. Now, apply your light base color on the top lid, sweep this color to your brow bone. Now that you have your base and eyeliner on you start putting your dark color but try keeping this color under the crease. Put a shimmery, lighter shade on top of the dark one and then make sure your eyes match and blend with a Q-tip if needed. Remember to leave the lips bare when wearing the "Smokey Eye" look because you don't want to overpower with makeup, you want to play up the eyes or the lips, never both at the same time.
Staff Reporter
When it comes to saving money everyone does the same old, same old. Putting some of it away for different goals that you might have, but you might not have known about some of the things that are in your house or something you do every day that you can cut back on. Here are some tips on saving money. One that came as a surprise to me was, drink a big glass of water before you eat so that you not only eat less but the meal you have prepared will be digested easier. According to Thesimpledollar.com "Most Americans are perpetually dehydrated." Hiding your credit cards where you can't see them saves you money; you won't have an urge to buy everything in sight. Last but not least, plan your meals around grocery store flyers. By planning your meals around the biggest sales you will be able to save more money for the things you want.
Studying is a prime factor in the life of a student, and for most students they don't have the slightest clue on how to start studying. Here are some starting clues to help those who are lost. Studying can be a tedious and tiring task and so you will want to take it in chunks and have set times when you will have a break to restore your mental energy. Working on the hardest tasks first even though it does sound scary will make the easier ones a breeze. Getting away from all distractions will also help you get your homework done faster and gradually the quality of your work will get better.
Work ethic goes hand in hand with studying and the kids who are getting good grades are either studying really well or their work ethic is good. The following is tips on how to improve your work ethic. When your work ethic is good it brightens your day at school and will make you feel better. This attitude will roll over into your personal life, no matter how hard you try to stop it, and it will make the time you spend with friends and family much more enjoyable. Arrive to school on time, this will make you alert and ready to start the day. If you have an alarm with a snooze button try replacing it with one that doesn't have a snooze button. Once you have gotten to work on time for a couple of weeks in a row, you will have broken yourself of this habit. Decorate your binder or locker with things that you like and take joy in, the constant reminder of these positive things will make you feel better and make your productivity much greater. Don't make these phrases or pictures inappropriate for school or too distracting or else they are just another thing to side track your mind with. If you follow these and you go online and research it for yourself you will be able to boost your productivity and your over all work ethic.
The "Smokey Eye" fad has been around for a long time and there is no sign of this fad dying and this look is a universal look that people everywhere can use. First you put your primer on your eye, you can also use your foundation, and this is so the eye shadow has something to hold onto and doesn't crease in the middle of the day. Then apply your eyeliner, use whatever eyeliner you like, but for this particular look you will want a lighter eyeliner. You now smudge your color on the bottom lashes. Now, apply your light base color on the top lid, sweep this color to your brow bone. Now that you have your base and eyeliner on you start putting your dark color but try keeping this color under the crease. Put a shimmery, lighter shade on top of the dark one and then make sure your eyes match and blend with a Q-tip if needed. Remember to leave the lips bare when wearing the "Smokey Eye" look because you don't want to overpower with makeup, you want to play up the eyes or the lips, never both at the same time.
Students and Work (Opinion)
Chris Black
Staff Reporter
As the years and generations go by, people of the U.S.A, especially high school students become more and more lazy. Students show up late to class, don’t do their homework and they just do not care. Grades are no longer important to students; becoming educated to students is stupid and lame. Hello people, wake up! You are going to be working for the rest of your life, so get over it. Life isn’t a free ride especially in the work place.
If you show up to work late you will be fired, it’s that simple. If you don’t do your work the manager isn’t just going to slap you on the wrist and say “Oh it’s ok, just work harder next time.” You will be fired on the spot and your manager will just move on to the next person in line who is willing to work. My advice, try and build habits that will actually help in the future.
Also, all you people who blame others for your unemployment, grow up, take some responsibility and admit it’s your fault. All of your habits start now and if you do not work now, especially during times like history day you will not succeed.
The thing that I hear about every year from underclassman is how horrible history day is. “There is too much work,” or “its taking too much of your time.” Well I say that’s bull. All your teachers are looking for is effort and your best work. So this is the first time you actually have a standard, and you can’t turn in crap and call it a good project. SUCK IT UP! Do the work and move on to more projects and papers, working as hard or harder on those. If you are jealous of someone with a higher grade and all you’re doing is griping and complaining, then that will never change. Put forth the effort you know you can, try you’re hardest and see where that gets you in life. Stop being lazy, get to class on time, pay attention, and learn something. That is what school is for.
Staff Reporter
As the years and generations go by, people of the U.S.A, especially high school students become more and more lazy. Students show up late to class, don’t do their homework and they just do not care. Grades are no longer important to students; becoming educated to students is stupid and lame. Hello people, wake up! You are going to be working for the rest of your life, so get over it. Life isn’t a free ride especially in the work place.
If you show up to work late you will be fired, it’s that simple. If you don’t do your work the manager isn’t just going to slap you on the wrist and say “Oh it’s ok, just work harder next time.” You will be fired on the spot and your manager will just move on to the next person in line who is willing to work. My advice, try and build habits that will actually help in the future.
Also, all you people who blame others for your unemployment, grow up, take some responsibility and admit it’s your fault. All of your habits start now and if you do not work now, especially during times like history day you will not succeed.
The thing that I hear about every year from underclassman is how horrible history day is. “There is too much work,” or “its taking too much of your time.” Well I say that’s bull. All your teachers are looking for is effort and your best work. So this is the first time you actually have a standard, and you can’t turn in crap and call it a good project. SUCK IT UP! Do the work and move on to more projects and papers, working as hard or harder on those. If you are jealous of someone with a higher grade and all you’re doing is griping and complaining, then that will never change. Put forth the effort you know you can, try you’re hardest and see where that gets you in life. Stop being lazy, get to class on time, pay attention, and learn something. That is what school is for.
Curiling (Opinion)
Vanessa Betz
Staff Reporter
With all the hype of the Winter Olympics, people get excited over their home teams and athletes competing with others for gold medals. You would think the Olympics would have higher standards for individuals to even qualify for the Olympic sports, but apparently they don’t if they include Curling as a sport. When I hear the word Olympics, I usually would think of highly skilled and talented individuals, but Curling? Really? What skill does one really need to push a granite stone across ice? These so called talented “athletes” do not even have skills; if anyone has skills in the sport of curling it’d be the people who scrub the ice in front of the curling stones in order to make them stop. If you think about it, those people are the only ones doing all the work to make the curling stones land on a green or blue circle.
I think I would be more impressed if these “athletes” pushed their curling stone and actually got up to shake their little arms off to scrub ice and stop curling stones themselves. To me, Curling seems pointless and should not even be considered a sport. The meaning of a sport to me is an activity that takes skill, and Curling does not fit that definition at all. People would argue that I just do not understand the purpose of this so called “sport”, but what is there to understand? Nothing, this is just another completely made up, random and pointless “activity” that people come up with to pass time.
I mean this would be like making beer pong an Olympic sport. So why is curling involved? Thank goodness the Winter Olympics are over, now I can stop ranting about curling along with many others who hate it as much as I do.
Staff Reporter
With all the hype of the Winter Olympics, people get excited over their home teams and athletes competing with others for gold medals. You would think the Olympics would have higher standards for individuals to even qualify for the Olympic sports, but apparently they don’t if they include Curling as a sport. When I hear the word Olympics, I usually would think of highly skilled and talented individuals, but Curling? Really? What skill does one really need to push a granite stone across ice? These so called talented “athletes” do not even have skills; if anyone has skills in the sport of curling it’d be the people who scrub the ice in front of the curling stones in order to make them stop. If you think about it, those people are the only ones doing all the work to make the curling stones land on a green or blue circle.
I think I would be more impressed if these “athletes” pushed their curling stone and actually got up to shake their little arms off to scrub ice and stop curling stones themselves. To me, Curling seems pointless and should not even be considered a sport. The meaning of a sport to me is an activity that takes skill, and Curling does not fit that definition at all. People would argue that I just do not understand the purpose of this so called “sport”, but what is there to understand? Nothing, this is just another completely made up, random and pointless “activity” that people come up with to pass time.
I mean this would be like making beer pong an Olympic sport. So why is curling involved? Thank goodness the Winter Olympics are over, now I can stop ranting about curling along with many others who hate it as much as I do.
Guitar Kids (Opinion)
Connor Donohue
Entertainment Editor
You see them in the halls all the time. Guitars. It used to be a rarity that playing this musical instrument was a gift, a talent. Now, any regular Joe just thinks that they can play guitar. It’s plainly ridiculous. Being a guitar player for six years, I’m offended that people believe they have the right to just pick up a guitar and write so-called “songs”. It is rather excruciating to hear these people play, especially when they can barely play a C chord. This just makes me feel like a statistic, just another guitar playing “wannabe”. I think a person should earn their right to be called a guitarist. Someone who should have legitimate skills as a musician, but also as a creative artist. No banging on strings and “pouring your heart out” prove to me and the rest of the student body that are not just going with the trend and I will gladly respect you and your art.
If you don’t, your $40 guitar may be smashed to little bits and sent to you by mail, with a note saying how much you don’t deserve and a web cam to watch you cry so I can laugh. Ok, maybe I wouldn’t go that far but I have to make my point somehow right?! I would love to call them musicians if they deserved it, I would love to teach them something if they gave me a reason, and I would love to respect them as creative individuals if they were creative individuals! There is so much potential to some people, but others just need to accept that they are average when it comes to musical talent. I totally mean this in the nicest way possible. maybe they could be an expert in marine biology, maybe they will be amazing political activists, or even exceptional public speakers. by this, I am trying to say that people should showcase actual talent, not just bringing cheap, unturned guitars to show their lack of that.
Entertainment Editor
You see them in the halls all the time. Guitars. It used to be a rarity that playing this musical instrument was a gift, a talent. Now, any regular Joe just thinks that they can play guitar. It’s plainly ridiculous. Being a guitar player for six years, I’m offended that people believe they have the right to just pick up a guitar and write so-called “songs”. It is rather excruciating to hear these people play, especially when they can barely play a C chord. This just makes me feel like a statistic, just another guitar playing “wannabe”. I think a person should earn their right to be called a guitarist. Someone who should have legitimate skills as a musician, but also as a creative artist. No banging on strings and “pouring your heart out” prove to me and the rest of the student body that are not just going with the trend and I will gladly respect you and your art.
If you don’t, your $40 guitar may be smashed to little bits and sent to you by mail, with a note saying how much you don’t deserve and a web cam to watch you cry so I can laugh. Ok, maybe I wouldn’t go that far but I have to make my point somehow right?! I would love to call them musicians if they deserved it, I would love to teach them something if they gave me a reason, and I would love to respect them as creative individuals if they were creative individuals! There is so much potential to some people, but others just need to accept that they are average when it comes to musical talent. I totally mean this in the nicest way possible. maybe they could be an expert in marine biology, maybe they will be amazing political activists, or even exceptional public speakers. by this, I am trying to say that people should showcase actual talent, not just bringing cheap, unturned guitars to show their lack of that.
Budget Cuts (Opinion)
Jennifer Nall
Copy Editor
Budget cuts are on the rise; teachers and students at RHS will soon be affected and I hate to say it, I do not like the route that our district is taking. Sure, I won’t feel the changes directly; but it is so irritating to see the teachers that I personally like and some of the underclassmen suffering and get taken advantage of (for the worse). If you didn’t know, the district is leaning towards cutting teachers and plans on making the teachers who are staying, take up an extra class and some hall monitor duties.
If you don’t see anything wrong with that, then you won’t see the likely chances of students failing and dropping out, or teachers being over-worked and are not able to, in terms of standard based grading, “advanced” at their job. Teachers who will have to take up another class plus other duties will not have time to talk to individual students, they will be too busy cramming lessons together to teach for that day, or grading papers. You’re also screwing over students who go in on their own time to get help on a subject, like going to math café after school, but because teachers won’t have enough time for them. Teachers are just going to tell the students that they are too busy; so much for “No child left behind”.
Also, with standards based grading, teachers need to get to know their students so they can define what is proficient based on this student’s learning abilities. Which is fine now because teachers have extra time to get to know their students and know their learning capacities, but with 30 or more student’s faces to remember, they must be able to do it in a shorter amount of time. How will teachers find the time to know what proficient is for them, but that’s not too much to ask for, right?
Sure they still have planning periods, but what other extra classes will teachers be teaching? Are you going to ask a biology teacher to teach chemistry? What are they going to do? Go back to school to get a degree, and just be a couple days ahead of the students? No! Doing that plus all the other stuff they have to do; good luck making that work.
On a side note, I bet you never knew that the superintendent gets paid just as much as the president. He also has four assistants that have a hefty price tag as well. Could there be a possible pay cut? BUT what would I know? I’m just an average senior.
Copy Editor
Budget cuts are on the rise; teachers and students at RHS will soon be affected and I hate to say it, I do not like the route that our district is taking. Sure, I won’t feel the changes directly; but it is so irritating to see the teachers that I personally like and some of the underclassmen suffering and get taken advantage of (for the worse). If you didn’t know, the district is leaning towards cutting teachers and plans on making the teachers who are staying, take up an extra class and some hall monitor duties.
If you don’t see anything wrong with that, then you won’t see the likely chances of students failing and dropping out, or teachers being over-worked and are not able to, in terms of standard based grading, “advanced” at their job. Teachers who will have to take up another class plus other duties will not have time to talk to individual students, they will be too busy cramming lessons together to teach for that day, or grading papers. You’re also screwing over students who go in on their own time to get help on a subject, like going to math café after school, but because teachers won’t have enough time for them. Teachers are just going to tell the students that they are too busy; so much for “No child left behind”.
Also, with standards based grading, teachers need to get to know their students so they can define what is proficient based on this student’s learning abilities. Which is fine now because teachers have extra time to get to know their students and know their learning capacities, but with 30 or more student’s faces to remember, they must be able to do it in a shorter amount of time. How will teachers find the time to know what proficient is for them, but that’s not too much to ask for, right?
Sure they still have planning periods, but what other extra classes will teachers be teaching? Are you going to ask a biology teacher to teach chemistry? What are they going to do? Go back to school to get a degree, and just be a couple days ahead of the students? No! Doing that plus all the other stuff they have to do; good luck making that work.
On a side note, I bet you never knew that the superintendent gets paid just as much as the president. He also has four assistants that have a hefty price tag as well. Could there be a possible pay cut? BUT what would I know? I’m just an average senior.
Girls Soccer Preview
Kevin Morin
Facts Editor
Get ready for extreme action on the field as the girls soccer team ties up their cleats for another season. There have been a few changes from last year’s squad, and the team has lost 4 seniors as well as gained a few new players. Even in light of the recent changes to the squad, the overall season outlook is pretty good.
“I think we’re a good young team,” Coach Boyle said, “And we want to continue to build and get better.”
While the mid-field and top look pretty promising, the defense for this year’s team looks a little sketchy. Also, the team has failed to have a good practice due to all of the snow on the ground. But with all of the wonderful Colorado weather lately, that’s expected to change.
In addition to the two new freshmen added to the squad, there are also 3 new
sophomores who will be joining them Melanie Amore, Jessica Polly, and Kelly Ferguson. Key players to the team’s success this season are, Jalin Ford, Brianna Hepburn, Madeline Frolly and Najia Shadi-Kingsley. Hopefully the new, youthful roster will bring RHS girls to victory.
But what exactly makes a good soccer team? What types of traits are required for a successful year? Is teamwork important? Or is skill the most important factor?
“Basically when they’re all playing together,” Coach Boyle said, “When everybody on the field knows what everyone else is doing and they can act as a unit.”
Well, there you have it, there is no I in team. If the RHS girl’s soccer team can put their heads together and work efficiently as a team, than anything is possible. The next game is on Thursday, March 18th vs. Chaparral at 7:00 pm. So get out there and support the Rangeview girls’ soccer team.
Facts Editor
Get ready for extreme action on the field as the girls soccer team ties up their cleats for another season. There have been a few changes from last year’s squad, and the team has lost 4 seniors as well as gained a few new players. Even in light of the recent changes to the squad, the overall season outlook is pretty good.
“I think we’re a good young team,” Coach Boyle said, “And we want to continue to build and get better.”
While the mid-field and top look pretty promising, the defense for this year’s team looks a little sketchy. Also, the team has failed to have a good practice due to all of the snow on the ground. But with all of the wonderful Colorado weather lately, that’s expected to change.
In addition to the two new freshmen added to the squad, there are also 3 new
sophomores who will be joining them Melanie Amore, Jessica Polly, and Kelly Ferguson. Key players to the team’s success this season are, Jalin Ford, Brianna Hepburn, Madeline Frolly and Najia Shadi-Kingsley. Hopefully the new, youthful roster will bring RHS girls to victory.
But what exactly makes a good soccer team? What types of traits are required for a successful year? Is teamwork important? Or is skill the most important factor?
“Basically when they’re all playing together,” Coach Boyle said, “When everybody on the field knows what everyone else is doing and they can act as a unit.”
Well, there you have it, there is no I in team. If the RHS girl’s soccer team can put their heads together and work efficiently as a team, than anything is possible. The next game is on Thursday, March 18th vs. Chaparral at 7:00 pm. So get out there and support the Rangeview girls’ soccer team.
Winter Sports Review
Keneddy Ynclan
Staff Reporter
Rangeview Varsity Boy Basketball went into the playoffs with a 16-9 record the first round of the playoffs Rangeview defeated Green Mountain (79-63) but lost in the second round to 3rd seed Denver East (56-41). “I was very happy with our improvement from the start of the season to the finish” Said Boys Basketball Coach Mr. Palmer
The top scorer on the team is Junior Jeff Solarin who averages 17.9 points per game, 20th in 5A, with a season high of 31 points against Arvada West. Solarin also leads the team in rebounds with 32 (record for rebounds for team in a season), tied with Senior Javon Hewlett with steals 7, and leads the team in points with 362. Solarin made All-Conference this season
Junior Jamal Wright scored 353 points for the season including playoffs and averaged 15.3 points per game, 2nd overall with three-point shots with 26 and led the team with assists with 21. Wright made second team All-Conference with Solarin and Wright coming back next season will bring more fire power to the team and more experience to bring to the table next year. “We are excited about next season with quality players returning like Jamal Wright, Jeffrey Solarin, Jerome Harris and Jaleel Awini” Palmer said
The senior class for the RHS boy’s basketball team includes Yoshio Allen, Javon Hewlett, Alec Maybin, Spencer Hoffman, and Irving Reynolds. Out of the whole roster in points of 1499 points the senior class produced 45% of the overall points scored for the team. Key departures from the senior class are Center Yoshio Allen who scored 284 points for the season averaging 12.3 PPG, and averaging 1.7 rebounds made 2nd team All-Conference. Javon Hewlett who was the highest percent shooter for the team, Hewlett made Honorable Mention All Conference. “I will miss our seniors; Javon and Yoshio were both recognized by other coaches as all conference selections” Said Palmer
The RHS Boys Basketball had a brief absence from the playoffs last year when the team did not make it to the playoffs. When in the 2007-08 season was the second seed in their respective region and going to the “Great 8” until losing to 1st seed Eaglecrest 65-57.
With the seniors leaving, the JV and the Freshmen/Sophomore class needs to step up for next year with Freshmen Larry Bridges and Sophomore Gabe Solarin played some Varsity games with a combined 20 points in games the two Underclassmen played in and hopes to get more involved with the team for the years following. “We also had a 16-4 season by our freshmen team and there are some talented young players in our program,” Palmer added.
The Girls Varsity Basketball team lost in the first-round of the 5A State Playoffs losing to Poudre 70-31. The team ended their season with a 7-17 record but sneaking into the state playoffs by edging rival Gateway in overall conference standings by .015%. “It was a great season, all four levels swept Gateway, Aurora Central, and Hinkley, we are the best girls program in APS.” said Girls Basketball Coach Mr. Dennis
“Only 48 out of 65 teams make the playoffs. We have made the playoffs 2 out of the last 3 years. We also beat Aurora Central twice, and Aurora Central won the new league we are going into. “Said Mr. Dennis
Key wins for the Lady Raiders was the 74-32 blowout win against Battle Mountain and beating Gateway in the season finale 49-48 launching the team over Gateway to sneak in the playoffs as the last seed in the state. Dayvia Almond lead the Lady Raiders in points and points per game with 211 points and 10 PPG respectively, Jasmine Culbreath led the team in rebounds with 91. The Lady Raiders had a very good job getting the ball in their possession with an average of 32 rebounds, 8 steals, and with at least a blocked shot per game. “The biggest difference between this year and last year, we played together as a team. No all-stars, just unselfish, committed basketball players, they were very fun, they must improve on individual skills, team passing and team defense” said Dennis
Wrestling season comes to a close with Senior Daymeon Vaughn going to the State Tournament held at the Pepsi Center 2 weeks ago. Vaughn, the 6’3” 250 pound two sport athlete lost in the first round of the Tournament falling to Northglenn’s Richard Rael at the 215 pound division. This was Vaughn’s first year competing for Rangeview and with a 32-10 record was RHS only qualifier for state. Vaughn also played varsity football this season as a defensive end and guard. RHS as a team placed 48th in the Tournament with two points barley passing Douglas County and Palmer.
Swimming won the 7th straight APS title on January 23 scoring 465 style points twice as much as second place Gateway. Placing 1st in eight events the swim team dominated the APS championship. The Raiders captains, seniors Celestina Grannum, Darla Avis and Kaila Mills combined for six top three finishes “It’s really exciting, especially for the seniors who have won it all four years; it’s a really big deal for us” said Mills. Juniors Jenna Haynes and Anyia Khatsenko placed first for Rangeview for the 50, 100, 200 and 500 freestyles.
Staff Reporter
Rangeview Varsity Boy Basketball went into the playoffs with a 16-9 record the first round of the playoffs Rangeview defeated Green Mountain (79-63) but lost in the second round to 3rd seed Denver East (56-41). “I was very happy with our improvement from the start of the season to the finish” Said Boys Basketball Coach Mr. Palmer
The top scorer on the team is Junior Jeff Solarin who averages 17.9 points per game, 20th in 5A, with a season high of 31 points against Arvada West. Solarin also leads the team in rebounds with 32 (record for rebounds for team in a season), tied with Senior Javon Hewlett with steals 7, and leads the team in points with 362. Solarin made All-Conference this season
Junior Jamal Wright scored 353 points for the season including playoffs and averaged 15.3 points per game, 2nd overall with three-point shots with 26 and led the team with assists with 21. Wright made second team All-Conference with Solarin and Wright coming back next season will bring more fire power to the team and more experience to bring to the table next year. “We are excited about next season with quality players returning like Jamal Wright, Jeffrey Solarin, Jerome Harris and Jaleel Awini” Palmer said
The senior class for the RHS boy’s basketball team includes Yoshio Allen, Javon Hewlett, Alec Maybin, Spencer Hoffman, and Irving Reynolds. Out of the whole roster in points of 1499 points the senior class produced 45% of the overall points scored for the team. Key departures from the senior class are Center Yoshio Allen who scored 284 points for the season averaging 12.3 PPG, and averaging 1.7 rebounds made 2nd team All-Conference. Javon Hewlett who was the highest percent shooter for the team, Hewlett made Honorable Mention All Conference. “I will miss our seniors; Javon and Yoshio were both recognized by other coaches as all conference selections” Said Palmer
The RHS Boys Basketball had a brief absence from the playoffs last year when the team did not make it to the playoffs. When in the 2007-08 season was the second seed in their respective region and going to the “Great 8” until losing to 1st seed Eaglecrest 65-57.
With the seniors leaving, the JV and the Freshmen/Sophomore class needs to step up for next year with Freshmen Larry Bridges and Sophomore Gabe Solarin played some Varsity games with a combined 20 points in games the two Underclassmen played in and hopes to get more involved with the team for the years following. “We also had a 16-4 season by our freshmen team and there are some talented young players in our program,” Palmer added.
The Girls Varsity Basketball team lost in the first-round of the 5A State Playoffs losing to Poudre 70-31. The team ended their season with a 7-17 record but sneaking into the state playoffs by edging rival Gateway in overall conference standings by .015%. “It was a great season, all four levels swept Gateway, Aurora Central, and Hinkley, we are the best girls program in APS.” said Girls Basketball Coach Mr. Dennis
“Only 48 out of 65 teams make the playoffs. We have made the playoffs 2 out of the last 3 years. We also beat Aurora Central twice, and Aurora Central won the new league we are going into. “Said Mr. Dennis
Key wins for the Lady Raiders was the 74-32 blowout win against Battle Mountain and beating Gateway in the season finale 49-48 launching the team over Gateway to sneak in the playoffs as the last seed in the state. Dayvia Almond lead the Lady Raiders in points and points per game with 211 points and 10 PPG respectively, Jasmine Culbreath led the team in rebounds with 91. The Lady Raiders had a very good job getting the ball in their possession with an average of 32 rebounds, 8 steals, and with at least a blocked shot per game. “The biggest difference between this year and last year, we played together as a team. No all-stars, just unselfish, committed basketball players, they were very fun, they must improve on individual skills, team passing and team defense” said Dennis
Wrestling season comes to a close with Senior Daymeon Vaughn going to the State Tournament held at the Pepsi Center 2 weeks ago. Vaughn, the 6’3” 250 pound two sport athlete lost in the first round of the Tournament falling to Northglenn’s Richard Rael at the 215 pound division. This was Vaughn’s first year competing for Rangeview and with a 32-10 record was RHS only qualifier for state. Vaughn also played varsity football this season as a defensive end and guard. RHS as a team placed 48th in the Tournament with two points barley passing Douglas County and Palmer.
Swimming won the 7th straight APS title on January 23 scoring 465 style points twice as much as second place Gateway. Placing 1st in eight events the swim team dominated the APS championship. The Raiders captains, seniors Celestina Grannum, Darla Avis and Kaila Mills combined for six top three finishes “It’s really exciting, especially for the seniors who have won it all four years; it’s a really big deal for us” said Mills. Juniors Jenna Haynes and Anyia Khatsenko placed first for Rangeview for the 50, 100, 200 and 500 freestyles.
Track and Field Privew
Austin Bolinger
Sports Editor
For a young team, the boys and girls track teams look very strong. The boys track team are fifty three deep and they do not have one senior. Most of these fifty three boys are returning and they are good. They have sophomore Donivan Montoya running distance for them after he ran Cross Country for Rangeview in the last Fall season. They also have sophomore Steffen Johnson that will be running sprints this year. “I expect J.B. to do great things after his return from the injured hamstring last year,” said Head Coach Gonzales. Coach Gonzales was referring to junior Jonathan Mathews. There are some young jumpers to go with the new jump coach, Mrs. Kilker. She will be replacing Coach Wright who was coaching before her. There will also be another addition to the coaching staff, Coach Berthold. He will be coaching the distance runners this year instead of Coach Sullivan that was the coach before Berthold. Under Coach Mills supervision will be the returning junior Sean Melton and Brandon Watts. Most of the throwers are returning this year. “We might be young, but with the commitment to the winter track this year was great. We have a lot of guys that are already in shape and the numbers were promising,” said Coach Gonzales.
As for the girls track team, they are looking pretty deep even though they are very young as well when it comes to their ranks. They have the returning sophomore Rikki Gonzales that also runs and placed in state for Cross Country. She will be running the long distance which includes the 800 meter, mile and 4X4. Senior Shilay Willis will be returning this year as one of the few seniors and as their 400 meter and 200 meter runner. With juniors Janessa Villanueva and Elisia Laws and senior Stephanie Burns running the 800 meter, mile and 2 mile, the long distance is looking very good. As for the girls’ thrower team, there is senior Samantha Jackson that is leading the team and Katie Pham that placed 7th in discuss and 5th in shot put in the state. There is also Kim Kenrich and Jasmine Thomas. “The throwers really carried us last year, when you can count twenty or twenty one points from them alone, it really helps,” said Head Girls Coach Anderson. “They were our anchor last year and I’m counting on them this year.” Having a strong team return for the throwers is going to take them far this year. To Coach Anderson, every race is important, “We run every race like it’s our last, and see how it all shakes out.”
Sports Editor
For a young team, the boys and girls track teams look very strong. The boys track team are fifty three deep and they do not have one senior. Most of these fifty three boys are returning and they are good. They have sophomore Donivan Montoya running distance for them after he ran Cross Country for Rangeview in the last Fall season. They also have sophomore Steffen Johnson that will be running sprints this year. “I expect J.B. to do great things after his return from the injured hamstring last year,” said Head Coach Gonzales. Coach Gonzales was referring to junior Jonathan Mathews. There are some young jumpers to go with the new jump coach, Mrs. Kilker. She will be replacing Coach Wright who was coaching before her. There will also be another addition to the coaching staff, Coach Berthold. He will be coaching the distance runners this year instead of Coach Sullivan that was the coach before Berthold. Under Coach Mills supervision will be the returning junior Sean Melton and Brandon Watts. Most of the throwers are returning this year. “We might be young, but with the commitment to the winter track this year was great. We have a lot of guys that are already in shape and the numbers were promising,” said Coach Gonzales.
As for the girls track team, they are looking pretty deep even though they are very young as well when it comes to their ranks. They have the returning sophomore Rikki Gonzales that also runs and placed in state for Cross Country. She will be running the long distance which includes the 800 meter, mile and 4X4. Senior Shilay Willis will be returning this year as one of the few seniors and as their 400 meter and 200 meter runner. With juniors Janessa Villanueva and Elisia Laws and senior Stephanie Burns running the 800 meter, mile and 2 mile, the long distance is looking very good. As for the girls’ thrower team, there is senior Samantha Jackson that is leading the team and Katie Pham that placed 7th in discuss and 5th in shot put in the state. There is also Kim Kenrich and Jasmine Thomas. “The throwers really carried us last year, when you can count twenty or twenty one points from them alone, it really helps,” said Head Girls Coach Anderson. “They were our anchor last year and I’m counting on them this year.” Having a strong team return for the throwers is going to take them far this year. To Coach Anderson, every race is important, “We run every race like it’s our last, and see how it all shakes out.”
Lacrosse Preiview
Connor Donohue
Entertainment Editor
The Rangeview Boys Lacrosse team starts a new season with high standards and a new head coach. James Frawley will be stepping in as both the new coach, but also a highly experienced person with a huge career in the sport. A veteran both as a player and a coach, he has been involved in Lacrosse for approximately 14 years.
“My goals as a coach are to get new players up to speed, to improve skills, and knowledge of the game,” said Frawley.
“I respect him, he really wants to make a change and he is dedicated to the team,” said Matthew Kotarbinski, a senior midfielder for the team. “He wants us to not just be a team but a family,” said Kotarbinski.
Frawley will be joined by his son Clayton and Buddy Ferreira to coach the 2010 varsity squad. Both Clayton and Ferreira are experienced Lacrosse players in both college and high school.
“Buddy knows what he is doing, he is helping to make me division one caliber,” said junior defenseman Jeff Virgin.
As for the season, the boys are hoping to improve their record and work ethic for the new season. Coming off a 2-13 record and losing key players like Charles Tucker and Michael Richie, the boys are looking ahead.
With this loss, comes bright new prospects. “The people I expect to step it up the most are the new guys,” said Kotarbinski, “they show up all the time with a positive and coachable attitude.”
One of these new players is senior defenseman Doron Mitchell. Mitchell might be more known for his theatre and choir involvement, but this year he hopes to break that mold.
“I hope to gain the respect of the whole team,” said Mitchell, “I look up to players like Brian Bakke, Garrett Sullivan, Jeff Virgin, and Patrick Carr who are great leaders on the field. Bakke, Sullivan, and Virgin are much more seasoned players with a lot of experience. Pat (Carr) is more vocal.” All four players along with Kotarbinski and senior Forward Michael Espinosa are returning Varsity starters. Sullivan, Virgin, and Bakke are also the teams three captains.
“I’m not opposed to changing, adding, or removing captains later on in the season based on their effort and performance,” said Frawley.
As for games, both the team and the coach have solid mindsets going into them.
“Our mindset going into the game is to focus on the people who are playing and getting them comfortable moving and passing the ball, to use a technique called off-ball movement, and to practice relation on the field,” said Frawley.
“I really want the senior players to make it their best season possible, to go out with a bang,” said Kotarbinski. With a new coach, hardworking players, and a positive attitude, the hope of a winning season is present.
“Our main goals are to win and play hard, but mostly to have a positive, successful season,” said Kotarbinski.
Entertainment Editor
The Rangeview Boys Lacrosse team starts a new season with high standards and a new head coach. James Frawley will be stepping in as both the new coach, but also a highly experienced person with a huge career in the sport. A veteran both as a player and a coach, he has been involved in Lacrosse for approximately 14 years.
“My goals as a coach are to get new players up to speed, to improve skills, and knowledge of the game,” said Frawley.
“I respect him, he really wants to make a change and he is dedicated to the team,” said Matthew Kotarbinski, a senior midfielder for the team. “He wants us to not just be a team but a family,” said Kotarbinski.
Frawley will be joined by his son Clayton and Buddy Ferreira to coach the 2010 varsity squad. Both Clayton and Ferreira are experienced Lacrosse players in both college and high school.
“Buddy knows what he is doing, he is helping to make me division one caliber,” said junior defenseman Jeff Virgin.
As for the season, the boys are hoping to improve their record and work ethic for the new season. Coming off a 2-13 record and losing key players like Charles Tucker and Michael Richie, the boys are looking ahead.
With this loss, comes bright new prospects. “The people I expect to step it up the most are the new guys,” said Kotarbinski, “they show up all the time with a positive and coachable attitude.”
One of these new players is senior defenseman Doron Mitchell. Mitchell might be more known for his theatre and choir involvement, but this year he hopes to break that mold.
“I hope to gain the respect of the whole team,” said Mitchell, “I look up to players like Brian Bakke, Garrett Sullivan, Jeff Virgin, and Patrick Carr who are great leaders on the field. Bakke, Sullivan, and Virgin are much more seasoned players with a lot of experience. Pat (Carr) is more vocal.” All four players along with Kotarbinski and senior Forward Michael Espinosa are returning Varsity starters. Sullivan, Virgin, and Bakke are also the teams three captains.
“I’m not opposed to changing, adding, or removing captains later on in the season based on their effort and performance,” said Frawley.
As for games, both the team and the coach have solid mindsets going into them.
“Our mindset going into the game is to focus on the people who are playing and getting them comfortable moving and passing the ball, to use a technique called off-ball movement, and to practice relation on the field,” said Frawley.
“I really want the senior players to make it their best season possible, to go out with a bang,” said Kotarbinski. With a new coach, hardworking players, and a positive attitude, the hope of a winning season is present.
“Our main goals are to win and play hard, but mostly to have a positive, successful season,” said Kotarbinski.
Major League Baseball Players
Erin Ford
Staff Reporter
Imagine who you think is the best RHS varsity baseball player. Normally, you can compare high school baseball players by their number of hits, homeruns, and their batting average. Most people completely ignore the fact that major leaguers play around three times as many games as high school players. So the next time you try and compare high school players to major leaguers, check out the major leaguers’ high school stats. Here are a few players with insane high school stats:
Ken Griffey, Jr. attended Archbishop Moeller High School and was the baseball player of the year in 1986 and 87. He also played football for three years for his high school team. Griffey now plays for the Seattle Mariners, and is considering retiring after the 2010 season. In 1991, while playing for the Mariners, Griffey his .327 in 154 games as a starter. Griffey has slowed down considerably since that season, hitting .214 in 117 games, after being traded from Seattle to Cincinnati to the Chicago White Sox, then back to Seattle.
Ian Stewart was the 2003 first round draft pick out of La Quinta High School in Westminster, California. His .401 on-base percentage (OBP) and .558 slugging (SLG) average in high school make it obvious. In 2008, his Major League OBP went down to .349, and his SLG went down to .455. Sounds like a big deficit, right? Not in the big leagues. It takes a lot of work to have a slugging average of .300, let alone .455. In 2009, his SLG average went from .455 to .464, and he played almost twice as many games as the year before.
When Albert Pujols was in high school, he hit 34 homeruns, and had 121 RBIs (runs batted in) in just 60 games. That’s about two RBIs per game as a high school player. In the majors, as the St. Louis Cardinals starting first baseman, Pujols hit 49 home runs in 160 games during the 2009 season with 135 RBIs and 115 walks. He finished the 2009 season with a batting average of .327.
Surely, there are tons of players in high school history that could match these guys. And who knows, maybe they could come from RHS.
Staff Reporter
Imagine who you think is the best RHS varsity baseball player. Normally, you can compare high school baseball players by their number of hits, homeruns, and their batting average. Most people completely ignore the fact that major leaguers play around three times as many games as high school players. So the next time you try and compare high school players to major leaguers, check out the major leaguers’ high school stats. Here are a few players with insane high school stats:
Ken Griffey, Jr. attended Archbishop Moeller High School and was the baseball player of the year in 1986 and 87. He also played football for three years for his high school team. Griffey now plays for the Seattle Mariners, and is considering retiring after the 2010 season. In 1991, while playing for the Mariners, Griffey his .327 in 154 games as a starter. Griffey has slowed down considerably since that season, hitting .214 in 117 games, after being traded from Seattle to Cincinnati to the Chicago White Sox, then back to Seattle.
Ian Stewart was the 2003 first round draft pick out of La Quinta High School in Westminster, California. His .401 on-base percentage (OBP) and .558 slugging (SLG) average in high school make it obvious. In 2008, his Major League OBP went down to .349, and his SLG went down to .455. Sounds like a big deficit, right? Not in the big leagues. It takes a lot of work to have a slugging average of .300, let alone .455. In 2009, his SLG average went from .455 to .464, and he played almost twice as many games as the year before.
When Albert Pujols was in high school, he hit 34 homeruns, and had 121 RBIs (runs batted in) in just 60 games. That’s about two RBIs per game as a high school player. In the majors, as the St. Louis Cardinals starting first baseman, Pujols hit 49 home runs in 160 games during the 2009 season with 135 RBIs and 115 walks. He finished the 2009 season with a batting average of .327.
Surely, there are tons of players in high school history that could match these guys. And who knows, maybe they could come from RHS.
Hunter McGuiness
Austin Bolinger
Sports Editor
When a person thinks about senior Hunter McGuiness, they usually think of the silent man that nobody can ever get more than a couple words out of, but to his coaches he is the “quiet leader,” “devoted athlete” and “great role model.” He might look like a twenty-five year old MMA fighter that wouldn’t have a second thought about teaching some kid a lesson. Then there is the low scruff voice that is barely audible above the white noise of everybody else. “Hello” and “Thank you” is about as much most people get out of him. Hunter is an amazing athlete and he is in the top of all three of the sports he plays. Baseball coach, Mr. Hamilton, said, “He is able to do anything in the world for you.” Hunter is the type of man not to brag about himself when others are around; he is respectful and loves his sports. He is also a very good student, “I don’t like seeing bad grades on my report card,” said Hunter. He is of the elite, he is the Iron Man (strongest man pound for pound) on the football team, qualified for state in wrestling in 2009, and made second team all league in football for the Central Metro League.
To Coach Hamilton he is the definition of tough, “It’s not just the bumps and bruises, he pushes through all that, it’s how he is a role model for all the other kids and how he is always there and always does what he is told. He keeps his grades up and it’s easy.” Hunter is a person that doesn’t believe in wasting time, if it has to be done he finds the time. “I always find time to do what I need to do,” said Hunter. He might be a man of few words, but those words are rarely wasted. He is a man of action that gets things done without question. “He is everything I look for in a catcher,” said Coach Hamilton, “We really have benefited from him being in our program because he is that leader type that every team needs.” He walks around with his head held high because he knows that can no matter what. There is no challenge that he can’t meet, no barrier he can’t get over or go through, no person that can bring him down. “I have really enjoyed being with him for all these years,” said Coach Hamilton.
“ This kid had a great attitude and work ethic,” said wrestling Coach Corby, “ he is the kind of kid that I can set off and not have to worry about him because he takes care of his grades and doesn’t get in fights and do anything to jeopardize his chances of anything.” Hunter’s wrestling 2009 wrestling lead him to placing third in regionals and wrestling at state. He works very hard for the things that he wants. He has the fastest pin record for two years running at twenty two seconds and he is the strongest man on the team pound for pound. “One thing I regret is, and realizing it too late, was that he has untamed aggression which I tried to control,” said Coach Corby, “wrestling is a sport that needs that raw aggression and I shouldn’t have tried to control it. I should have let it loose on the opponent.” As one can see from what has been said, Hunter isn’t just a passive warrior, he wakes to the occasion. “He is a consummate athlete,” Coach Corby said, “he is perfect for the sport of wrestling. He is fast, strong, has a good sense of balance and he loves the fight to the end.”
Coach Gonzales has also had the pleasure of being part of Hunter’s life. “I might have to share him with the other coaches, but he is the top in all that he does,” said Coach Gonzales. Hunter is the strongest kid in the football program and that is saying a lot as most kids that are in the program –have been lifting for four years with him. “I have had the pleasure of watching Hunter grow and mature over the four years that we have had him in our program,” said Coach Gonzales. This last football season Hunter received recognition for second team all conference as linebacker. He was accompanied by some of his other team mates. He ended his season with a staggering eighty tackles and nobody knows how many kids he sent off the field with injuries. “It’s like hitting a brick wall and bouncing off then being ran over by a cement roller,” said junior Nick Van Der Line. Hunter doesn’t talk stuff; he leaves it on the field with the turf in the other guy’s mouth.
“I do sports so I can stay in shape and I love them. Can’t just sit on the coach and play videogames all day,” said Hunter, “have to keep this god-like body somehow.” Hunter is a man of his word, he likes to lift and exercise to keep in shape so he can feel good. There isn’t much that Hunter can’t do, he is an elitist when it comes to sports and he can handle himself when he walks into the classroom. Hunter is a good man and is thinking on pursuing baseball in college. The few words that he summed up to be the words he lives by and some people should consider are, “Live Before You Die.”
Sports Editor
When a person thinks about senior Hunter McGuiness, they usually think of the silent man that nobody can ever get more than a couple words out of, but to his coaches he is the “quiet leader,” “devoted athlete” and “great role model.” He might look like a twenty-five year old MMA fighter that wouldn’t have a second thought about teaching some kid a lesson. Then there is the low scruff voice that is barely audible above the white noise of everybody else. “Hello” and “Thank you” is about as much most people get out of him. Hunter is an amazing athlete and he is in the top of all three of the sports he plays. Baseball coach, Mr. Hamilton, said, “He is able to do anything in the world for you.” Hunter is the type of man not to brag about himself when others are around; he is respectful and loves his sports. He is also a very good student, “I don’t like seeing bad grades on my report card,” said Hunter. He is of the elite, he is the Iron Man (strongest man pound for pound) on the football team, qualified for state in wrestling in 2009, and made second team all league in football for the Central Metro League.
To Coach Hamilton he is the definition of tough, “It’s not just the bumps and bruises, he pushes through all that, it’s how he is a role model for all the other kids and how he is always there and always does what he is told. He keeps his grades up and it’s easy.” Hunter is a person that doesn’t believe in wasting time, if it has to be done he finds the time. “I always find time to do what I need to do,” said Hunter. He might be a man of few words, but those words are rarely wasted. He is a man of action that gets things done without question. “He is everything I look for in a catcher,” said Coach Hamilton, “We really have benefited from him being in our program because he is that leader type that every team needs.” He walks around with his head held high because he knows that can no matter what. There is no challenge that he can’t meet, no barrier he can’t get over or go through, no person that can bring him down. “I have really enjoyed being with him for all these years,” said Coach Hamilton.
“ This kid had a great attitude and work ethic,” said wrestling Coach Corby, “ he is the kind of kid that I can set off and not have to worry about him because he takes care of his grades and doesn’t get in fights and do anything to jeopardize his chances of anything.” Hunter’s wrestling 2009 wrestling lead him to placing third in regionals and wrestling at state. He works very hard for the things that he wants. He has the fastest pin record for two years running at twenty two seconds and he is the strongest man on the team pound for pound. “One thing I regret is, and realizing it too late, was that he has untamed aggression which I tried to control,” said Coach Corby, “wrestling is a sport that needs that raw aggression and I shouldn’t have tried to control it. I should have let it loose on the opponent.” As one can see from what has been said, Hunter isn’t just a passive warrior, he wakes to the occasion. “He is a consummate athlete,” Coach Corby said, “he is perfect for the sport of wrestling. He is fast, strong, has a good sense of balance and he loves the fight to the end.”
Coach Gonzales has also had the pleasure of being part of Hunter’s life. “I might have to share him with the other coaches, but he is the top in all that he does,” said Coach Gonzales. Hunter is the strongest kid in the football program and that is saying a lot as most kids that are in the program –have been lifting for four years with him. “I have had the pleasure of watching Hunter grow and mature over the four years that we have had him in our program,” said Coach Gonzales. This last football season Hunter received recognition for second team all conference as linebacker. He was accompanied by some of his other team mates. He ended his season with a staggering eighty tackles and nobody knows how many kids he sent off the field with injuries. “It’s like hitting a brick wall and bouncing off then being ran over by a cement roller,” said junior Nick Van Der Line. Hunter doesn’t talk stuff; he leaves it on the field with the turf in the other guy’s mouth.
“I do sports so I can stay in shape and I love them. Can’t just sit on the coach and play videogames all day,” said Hunter, “have to keep this god-like body somehow.” Hunter is a man of his word, he likes to lift and exercise to keep in shape so he can feel good. There isn’t much that Hunter can’t do, he is an elitist when it comes to sports and he can handle himself when he walks into the classroom. Hunter is a good man and is thinking on pursuing baseball in college. The few words that he summed up to be the words he lives by and some people should consider are, “Live Before You Die.”
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)