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Cultures

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Now what? Now what?

In-Depth 6-7Ticket to view the cultures of world Elected Faces of the School Board

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Q: Why do you want to be on the school board?

A: I want to continue on the school board because I want to see our long range plan through. I feel we have a great superintendant, a wonderful administrative team, and lots of great teachers and staff. I think Englewood is going to get better and better, and I want to have a say in where things head. I am excited to be a part of our schools.

Q: What sets you apart from the other board members?A: I have a broad perspective of the school district. I have volunteered in the schools at all levels. I am married to a teacher, and all of my children have gone completely though the Englewood School system. Through them, I have seen many things as they were all very involved in their schools.

Q: What sets you apart from the other school board members?

A: I have had a great deal of interaction with the current School Board members and view my upcoming interaction with them not so much as to how we stand apart from each other, but how we will work together to achieve certain goals. The current board members are fully dedicated to the growth and improvement of the school district, and I am thrilled to be a part of that group. Q: How will you be able to help the school board and

the Englewood community?A: In a town the size of Englewood, the public school system is a vital component. Schools are not only a reflection of the current state of a community, but can also be a positive catalyst for change and improvement.

Q: Why do you want to be on the school board?

A: For selfish reasons, I have three children enrolled at Charles Hay World School and one more child who is 3 years old. I want to help ensure that we have awesome schools for my children to attend for the next 20 years. I believe that we have an opportunity in Englewood to keep a small town feel in our schools, while offering world class educational opportunities for all of the children in Englewood.

Q: How can you help the Englewood Community?A: Great communities start at home by parents teaching respect and learning skills when kids are very young. I will help the community by sitting on the school board, the district wellness committee and volunteering at my children’s schools.

The Englewood School District sought voter support for a $50 million bond. This bond will help build a new campus to house 7-12 grade students at the current Englewood High School site. The bond would provide a 21st Century learning environment for students. The Field House, Auditorium, and swimming pool would remain with updated facilities and the new campus would provide a safer environment for students. The former Englewood Middle School would then be used for Colorado’s Finest Alternative High School. The bond would provide a 21st Century learning environment for students. It would also update the facilities for both schools.

The Englewood School District wanted to pass a $1.5 million mill levy to allow the district to maintain teachers in the district. This would have helped to combat the budget cuts that the district is facing due to declining enrollment and state budget cuts.

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Bond election passes: New school to be built• With the bond’s passage, the process to build

a new school will kick into action. Dates will be set that will ultimately change Englewood Schools, and especially the Englewood High School campus.

• Depending on the architectural option chosen, the planning phase will start immediately.

• The design and planning phase will most likely last until June 2012.

• Construction equipment like bulldozers and cranes are expected to demolish the Lowell building, located right next to the existing Englewood High School campus, by the end of July of 2012.

• All phases are expected to be complete by Fall 2014, depending on the design process.

Note: Arapahoe County election results will not final until November 18.

Mill Levy did not pass: Expect major cuts to schools, programs • With the mill levy failure, we can expect to cut

between $500 thousand and $1 million from the general fund budget. This money will be cut from the general fund budget by spring 2012.

• This means cutting personnel, such as teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff.

• Programs for the students and community will also be cut.

• Salaries will also be cut, and there is a significant possibility of more furlough days for the 2012-2013 school year. Furlough days are days where school is closed, and all employees—teachers, classified personnel and administrators—will not get paid for the time the time off.

• Another outcome of the mill levy not passing is most likely a conversation about when the district will need to close its next elementary school.

“The cuts will be painful and draconian.”

—Superintendent Brian Ewert

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2 breakdown PIRATEERNovember 4, 2011

Political Parties: a new kind of zooMarissaCoomer The Democratic Party members are liberal. They push for progressive political reform. This means they what to change what is going on in the government. They represent the interests of working families. They want to provide equal opportunities for all Americans. They believe in the values of hard work and responsibility. America’s first African-American president is a Democrat. His whole political campaign consisted of change, which is typical for a Democratic Party member. Democrats believe in equality. They think that no matter what race, religion, or background you come from, people should have the same opportunity to succeed. They believe that all Americans should have health care to have a good life. Democrats are pro-choice when it comes to abortion. Democrats believe that all people should be able to have pride in their culture. They want everyone to be able to get an education no matter the background they came from. They want to keep the environment clean and protected and taxes should be equal. They want the workers of America to be able to get a good paycheck for their work. The workers should be able to work in a safe environment and have an active role in the corporation.

The Anti-Federalists were the early Republicans. They were against the Constitution being formed. They were against a change, which is conservative. The Republican Party today is known for being very conservative. They want to keep politics and life traditional. Republicans support big businesses, preserving national strength, and preserving the power of individual people. Republicans do not want government run heath care. They support common sense health care. They are also pro-life on the subject of abortion. Their opinion on National Defense is that the troops should be out in the world protecting the nation from dangers, such as terrorism. Republicans want to utilize all of the resources of the country, and they support all types of energy sources. Like the Democrats, the Republicans believe in having a good education system. Republicans do not want the government to have control of industry, because they do not want the chance of the government to pick favorites. In the court system, they want the judges to interpret the law not create it from the courtroom. Abraham Lincoln was the very first Republican president. He was voted to be the sixteenth president of the U.S..

One important Independent president was George Washington, our first president. He was independent mainly because the Democrats and the Republicans did not exist yet. The Independents have centrist viewpoints; this means they have ideas different from the standard. Independents believe that it is not fair for the government to levy taxes for federal gain. Independents base their vote on how the politician best represents the constitution. The Republicans think that look to better the government, and who aren’t biased about the other groups of people. Local governments should influence people more than the federal government should. Some independents believe that people should not use a union to negotiate their employment and pay. Also, they agree in the Taft-Harvey act that says that no one can be forced to join a union. Independents also appreciate the grassroots ideas. Grassroots are common, ordinary people. They are usually contrasted with people of the elite or political parties. Independents do not like the idea of foreign aid. They believe that the government should not be able to dismantle the military, but it should only be used to protect the country from invasion.

Advisement reps to serve as liaisons to student government

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As a result of the disagreements that arose during the Student Government speeches in September, EHS administration has decided to incorporate Student Government into Advisement classes in order to ensure that the student body’s input is being included in school decisions. “I want to increase student involvement, input and engagement, so the idea is to have each Advisement class (34 of them) have a representative who meets with Student Council, Administration and teachers monthly. I want to change the structure because now it is all top down communication to Advisement, and not enough voice from Advisement. It needs to be all stakeholders communicating with each other,” Principal Jon Fore said. Many believe that the Pirate Advisement Council or PAC, as it is being called, will be beneficial to students, teachers, and Student Government officers. “It will open up

communication and get everyone involved in school decisions and will provide a place that students feel is important to them. For the Student Government students, it will open up leadership opportunities,” Brandy Bartholomew said. Student Government representatives will meet with the PAC approximately one day every month at lunch to communicate both the negative and positive discussions from each of their specific Advisement classes and then will further collaborate with administration and teachers to ameliorate and honor what has been discussed. It is hoped that this change will not come about in an obfuscating manner and all parts will go smoothly. “The only con I can think of is that trying to get a group of 40 people together and being productive and good problem solvers can be a challenge.” Fore said. Advisement will be more aimed towards talking about school issues with students. The new PAC representatives will be used to help the voice of the students be heard.

Which are you? Democratic, Republican or Independent

“It will help student government advertise school events and will help students get more involved.”

Do you feel this will be beneficial?

“Yes. Because they can both put their opinions in and make better decisions.”

“I think so because it gets people’s voices and ideas ‘out there’.”

“Yes, I feel like it will benefit because it will help people who feel like they are not getting their voice heard to get their point across.”

Pirate Advisement Council launched Monday to bridge communication gap

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1. I like to actively change things I think are wrong.

4. I tend to keep to my usual routine.

2. I like the idea of using all the earth’s resources.

3. I like the idea of foreign aid.

6. I like to support common people.

5. I would like everyone to have the same health care.

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If you answered yes on questions 1 and 5, you are a Democrat.

If you answered yes on questions 2 and 4, you are a Republican.

If you answered yes on questions 3 and 6, you are an Independent.

Treats for Troops NHS is receiving donations to help support Englewood alumni who are currently active in the military with treat packages and thank you messages. A sign up sheet is posted in the main office, at lunch, and after school for the names and addresses of any Englewood Alumni in the military that students and faculty know about. Also, donations jars can be found in the rooms of Mr. Barber, Mrs. Manceaux, Mrs. Noraddin, and Miss Hankle.

Art Contest Five art students from EHS were selected to be in the 2012 Englewood City Calender Contest. Three were chosen to be in the “Top 50,” those being Katlyn Dameron, Michaela Martinez and Story Wilkes. Two were chosen to be in the calender (top 12), Anna Schultz and Karlene Korinek.

Make-A-Wish

Starting on Monday, November 7, The EHS Student Government class is holding a fundraiser to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Students can pay 25 cents for a paper star with their name on it showing that they donated or 50 cents for a gold star that they can write their own personal wish on. In reference to ‘making a wish’ at the time 11:11, on Friday, November 11 (11/11/11), the purchased stars will be displayed along the windows in the commons. All proceeds will go directly to Make-A-Wish. Be sure to watch PirateTV on pirateer.net for more information.

Lend Me A Tenor The fall play “Lend Me A Tenor” will be performed November 18 and 19 in the Fisher Auditorium. Tickets will be $3 for students, and $5 for adults. Don’t miss the directorial debut of Alexandra McLean’s first show. The play is a laugh out loud comedy the Englewood community won’t want to miss.

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday Students and staff need to remember to set all clocks back one hour when they go to bed on Saturday night, November 5. Daylight Saving Time ends November 6 at 2 a.m.

MESA MESA is holding their first competition on Thursday November 11. The competition will be a cardboard boat race across the pool. Also, the students will be designing a payload to go in one of the largest rockets to launch out of Colorado this coming summer. For more MESA information, come to a meeting on Mondays in Mrs. Waldon’s room or check out the page: mesa hs.englewoodschools.net.

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With the first quarter ending, just as winter begins, there have been minimal disputes seen in the hallways of Englewood High School since the addition of the new security team, which entered for the 2011-2012 school year. Although EHS is slowly clearing out “Dysfunction Junction,” there is still one major habit that this school cannot seem to shake, ditching. Cutting class has been a significant issue that Englewood has faced every year. “The biggest problems we have faced for the first quarter are disrespect, being tardy, and biggest of all is skipping class,” Vice Principal Brooke Davis said. The most common discipline referrals since the start of school are identified in the chart to the right. After recognizing this, the administration is taking action. “Skipping class has always been an issue for high school students.” Davis said.But what is different now from how this was handled in previous years? “Now we have dedicated and trained professionals who are in charge of security here. You’re always going to see success as the outcome.” Davis said. With a change in the way things were handled, there is a shift in attitude. “A lot of the kids are not use to structure or authority, so they are not fond of us being here,” security guard Kaitlyn Moomaw said. “Things got better after being here for awhile, but at first it was a hard transition for the kids,” security guard Corey Little said.

In years past, the administration has not been very strict about the students’ behavior. They have seen that this is beginning to be problematic; therefore, they are making the necessary changes that they think would help to fix the issues. The addition in security is one of those changes. The security guards have only one job that they are hired to do. The students of EHS have many different thoughts about the security guards, and about the way they do their job.

3thescenePIRATEERNovember 4, 2011

JasminePeters

Gary Smith, award-winning sports writer, once wrote, “The choices

that make or unmake a life are so small.” Everyday, each student, teacher, administrator, coach and parent is given the choice to change lives. But during all the distractions and chaos of the day, it is easy to forget the power and responsibility each person possesses. School is more than just a place to learn math, science, grammar or writing. It is a place to learn and prepare for life. Teachers are responsible for equipping students with the knowledge they will need to begin their lives as accountable young adults. Students are responsible for showing respect to the teachers and other adults who have dedicated their time to help children succeed. However, recently, many students have complained about teachers being “rude”. “Lately, teachers have seemed very short-tempered and impatient. When I make even the smallest mistake, certain teachers have jumped down my throat,”Sophomore Jason Pacheco said.

“Rude” is easily said, but how do students define rude?

A Pirateer student survey revealed that students consider it rude when teachers yell and/or tell the entire class about a mistake made accidentally, when teachers do not listen to their ideas, when teachers talk in a condescending manner, focus on student mistakes and don’t notice strengths, use a harsh tone or have an attitude when students need extra help or act in a judgmental, impatient or unsympathetic

manner. This survey also revealed that students have experienced all these “rude behaviors” with teachers. These perceptions can create tension. When there is a conflict between a student and teacher, a couple of actions can be taken to resolve the issue. “First, we like to have the student and teacher meet. If that does not work, then we involve counselors, administration, parents and other specialized staff. We like to have a large team deal with these issues,” Assistant Principal Brooke Davis said. “It matters a lot the way a teacher treats me and the students around me,” Sophomore Miranda Holman said. To keep teachers’ disciplinary process valid, administrators evaluate them in their classroom multiple times a year. “The district has an evaluation tool that allows teachers to do a self evaluation and goal setting throughout the year. Other components to evaluations are a pre-evaluation conference, in-class evaluation and then a post evaluation conference. This happens many times a year, but it’s only required once a year for every teacher and staff member,” Davis said. “I learn better in an environment where I connect with the teacher,” Sophomore Lane Vigil said, On a Pirateer teacher survey, one teacher said, “Students will be comfortable trying even if they might fail if they trust and respect their teacher and feel trusted and respected. Based on a student survey, about 86 percent of students believe in the saying, “If you give respect you get respect.” The survey also revealed that about 70 percent of students’ academic performance is

affected by the way a teacher treats them. Administrators attribute Englewood Schools’ low scores to poverty and cultural demographics. But what they fail to consider is the mentality of the district. Low expectations and standards set to receive more funding benefit no one and least of all students. The results of all the surveys were clear: students value and learn better with teachers who respect and trust them. “I think teachers should get respect no matter what. But students deserve respect also. Respect goes both ways,” Freshman Mark Ozier said. One of the biggest problems between teachers and students is the lack of trust and respect. Teachers work hard to establish a learning environment of respect, so it is really destructive when students are disruptive. Sometimes students need to step back and realize that the authority figures in their life are there for a reason. Regardless of what they say or do, a student should always show respect. Every person has power within them; power to succeed, power to influence change, power to inspire and power to change lives. What you do with that power is your choice. Everything you say or do will somehow affect the people around you.

One person can change many lives, for better or for worse.

Life is a short while. High school is even shorter. What will you make of your time here? Will you spend each day in a hurry to grow up, go places or get ahead? Or will you choose to acknowledge and act upon the power you possess and live in the now, to change lives, make a difference and matter?

Price of power: ResponsibilityElidaSchultz

“I have a good time saying it ‘cause I know I’m not suppose to,” Whoopi Goldberg said, referring to the controversy regarding Barbara Walters repeating the controversial racial name of a hunting camp during the daily talk show “The View”. Society as a whole is much more sensitive to issues regarding one’s ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political stance, due to the assumed reactions that are associated with derogatory or slanderous expressions. Because of these reactions, one is expected to censor or cut this language out of the environment around them. In the halls of Englewood High School, certain racist or controversial terms are being thrown around like they hold no weight. These terms know no bounds of ethnicity either. What were once commonly used in the 1930s-1950s as racial slurs are now the seemingly accepted names to call friends. Joking around with friends in the halls and classrooms has taken a derogatory turn. By using this offensive language, people are alienating and singling out target ethnic, religious, political, groups. The paradox is that even though teens use words without rancor; in the adult world, racially charged words create conflict and concern. For example, on “The View,” co-host Sherri Shepherd, a Black woman, chastised Barbara Walters, a Caucasian woman, because Walters repeated the name of a certain hunting camp. “N*!#@! - Head” is a hunting camp where presidential candidate, Texas Governor Rick Perry has vacationed with his family for decades. “I’m saying when you say the word, I don’t like it,” Sherri Shepherd said. Shepherd then said that she has used this slur among her African-American family and friends. “When white people say that, it brings up feelings in me,” said Shepherd. Shepherd is being viewed as hypersensitive as well as hypocritical. So how does one deal with derogatory and offensive

remarks in the media? They get removed. One example was when Hank Williams Jr.’s theme song was cut from Monday night football coverage on ESPN and SportsCenter because of what Williams said comparing President Barrack Obama to Adolf Hitler. Williams said that his analogy may have been extreme, but he used it to voice his strong opinion regarding the president and his choices. The backlash from that comment was having his song removed from a well-known television station. All this political correctness has hyper-sensitized people to everyday things. Here at EHS, changes in our culture are beginning to be made. On a bulletin near the Pirateer Lab, to the left of Dysfunction Junction, the dagger has been trimmed from the school’s logo and a graduation cap was added to the glorious pirate’s head. Perhaps this was done to help the community and other schools recognize that the pirates who walk these halls are focused on academic success and graduation, not on violence or any other negative influences. However, because these changes create and odd juxtaposition on our intimidating pirate, the well-recognized logo of the school should not be changed. The pirate is a symbol of pride and mercilessness of the pirates in the school approach to academic success and achievement. Changing this symbol in any way is a hypersensitive response to EHS’ traditions. As society changes, political correctness creates paradoxes that provoke controversies.

Paradox of political correctness“Life is what you make it. No matter what family you’re

born into, where you are, or what you’re currently doing, you need to know that what you say or do will have some

sort of effect on the people that surround you.” -J.R. Celski, United States Olympic Speed Skater

Staff Editorial

Addition in security reinforcing positive behavior How do you feel about the security at EHS?

Would EHS be better without the security guards?

“I like having more security because the security guards are only focused on the safety of the school, so they do really well with that one job.”

“I like having the security here because they do a good job at keeping our school safe.”

Mark Ozier, 9th

“No, I think our school is safer and better off with the new security.”

“The security guards are kind of rude to some of the students, but they do help keep the school safe.”

Caroline LaCount, 10th

Kelli Shrednik,11th

“I think the security is getting kind of ridiculous because they treat us like we are little kids.”

“I think we are doing the same as last year, so they don’t help a lot.”

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PIRATEER STAFFPirates, speak your minds!

The editors of the Pirateer would like to invite both Pirates and the community to submit any comments or concerns they may have in the form of Letters to the Editor by the second Friday of each month. Letters to the editor may be left in Mrs. Jones’ mailbox in the main office, brought to room 113, or sent by email to EHS_Pirateer @englewood.k12.co.us. The Pirateer does not accept unsigned letters, but may consider withholding names upon request.

Englewood Public Schools Non-Discrimination Policy:

.....The Englewood Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or age in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for discrimination concerns. Inquiries concerning any of the above or Title IX and the Rehabilitation Act Regulations (504) should be directed to Brian Ewert, Superintendent, 4101 South Bannock Street, Englewood, CO 80110; phone (303) 761-7050.

Letters to the editor serve as a public forum for student opinion. No unsigned letters or pseudonyms will be accepted. All signed let-ters will be considered for publication. Letters to the Editor are not necessarily the opinions of the Pirateer. The Pirateer reserves the right to edit or reject any letter. The deadline for all letters to the editor is the second Friday of every month. Any written expression in this publication is not an expression of Englewood Public School Board policy. The school district and employees are provided immunity from civil or criminal penalties for any expression made or published by students in this publication.

Editors-in-ChiefVeronique Barbour

T.C. ScaggiariManaging EditorsEduardo Velazquez

Taylor SearcyBusiness Manager

Gretta CollinsPhotography

EditorT.C. Scaggiari

Kristina CowellGraphics Editor

T.C. ScaggiariIn-Depth Editor

T.C. Scaggiari

Front Page &News Editors

Veronique BarbourOpinions Editors

Josh FergeTianna PetersSannah Pham

Isabelle VamvakiasFeatures Editor

Eduardo VelazquezKayla EickmannKristina Cowell

Lifestyles EditorsJackie WilsonTaylor Searcy

Sports Editors

Tucker HoranJasmine Peters

Web EditorJosh Ferge

ArtistsIsabelle Vamvakias

Kayla EickmannConnor ShearrerPhotographers

Lindsey McNortonBeccah Sheppard

Kadie KavinskySannah Pham

Faculty AdviserSheila Jones

Madelyn Avjean, Veronique Barbour, Gretta Collins, Marissa Coomer, Kristina Cowell, Damasjae Currington, Kayla Eickmann, Joshua Ferge, Tucker Horan, Kadie Kavin-sky, Randall Kloewer, Lindsey McNorton, Natalie Pena, Jasmine Peters, Tianna Peters, Sannah Pham, T.C. Scaggiari, Elida Schultz, Tayler Searcy, Connor Shearrer, Rebeccah Sheppard, Isabelle Vamvakias, Eduardo Velazquez, Jacqueline Wilson

“The pen is mightier than the sword, but we Pirates get to use both.”

MarissaCoomer

Rememberbacktothebonfiresceneinthemovie“Grease,”whereeveryoneisfilledwithexcitementandschoolspirit.Whostartedtheexcitement?ItwasnoneotherthantheRydellHighSchoolCheerleaders.Onegreatdifferencebetweenthecheerleadersofthe1950sandtodayistheuniforms. Backthentheyconsistedofsweatersandshin-lengthskirts.Nowtheuniformscomeinmanycolorsandsizes,andthesizesareunderspeculation.AtEnglewoodHighSchool,theskirtshavebeendeemedtooshortforthedresscode,andnow

onesrecentlypurchasedarescrapped,andnewoneshavebeenordered. BrittaniAllenistheheadcoachoftheEHScheerteam.Shefindsthechangingoftheuniformsunfortunate.“Theuniformswecurrentlyhaveworkedouttoouradvantage.Theyareextremelyflexibleandareperfectforjumping,stunting,andtumbling,”Allensaid. Shealsobelievesthatthechangecouldhavebeenavoided.“Ifthecompanyweorderedfromhadmeasuredthegirlsproperly,andhadthegirlschosensizestofittheirbodies,Idonotbelievewewouldbeinthissituation,”Allensaid.

TherearealsopersuasiveargumentsforwhytheskirtsareminiincomparisontotheRydellCheerleaders’.“Thecompanieswhomakeuniformsdonottakeschooldresscodesintoconsideration.Justlikeanyothersport,wehaveuniformsthataremadeforthespecificsofthesport,”Allensaid. AshleyVallanaistheassistantcoachoftheEHScheerteam.Shethinksthatthechangeispositivefortheteam.“Itisapositivechangebecausethecurrentuniformsaretoorisquéforhighschoolstudents.Thenewuniformswillpromoteamoreprofessionallookwithamoreappropriatematerial,”

Vallanasaid.VolunteercoachBillyMerrymanhassimilarthoughtsonthechange. PrincipalJonFore,hadsimilarthoughtstoCoachAllenconcerningtheuniformchange.“Ipreferamoretraditionaluniformthatisclassy,”Foresaid. Theskirtsseemtoposethemostproblems.“Whenthegirlsworetheiruniformstoschoolthefirsttime,Irealizedtheyweretooshortforourdresscode,”Foresaid. Overall,theopinionsaboutthecheerleadinguniformsaresplitbetweenthecoachesandtheadministration.Thenewonesarecominginregardlessoftheopinions.

Arts deserve as much attention as sports do T.C.Scaggiari and JackieWilson

Thestandsvibratedasthecrowdcheeredthefightsong.TheairrungwithexcitementandPiratepride.AsthecoachintroducedthenewAthleteoftheMonthaward,everyathlete’sheartracedwithexcitement.TheAthleteoftheMonthawardwouldgivetwoathleticstudentsaplaqueeverymonth. Thosewhowerenotathleticsighed,hungtheirheads,clappedslowlyandfeltdeniedoftheappreciationandrecognitionfortheirachievements.Therehavebeenawardnightsforacademicstudents,buthardlyanyonewenttothose,andnooneeverreceivedaplaque.Footballgameswerefilledtothebrimwithexcitedfootballenthusiasts,whileartstudentswereallowedatinyspacetoshowcaseartintheartbuilding.Artsandacademicsshouldberecognizedasmuchassportsinhighschool. “Whatyoureallyneedtolookatishowthey’representingboththings.Lookatwhereallthesportstrophiesare.They’reinthecommonsforeveryonetosee,butlookattheart,it’sinanexcludedcaseintheartsbuildingorinthetrophycabinetnexttotheauditorium,”seniorChristopherHearnsaid. Althoughitisadmirablethattheschoolrecognizesathleticachievementasmuchasitdoes,itisunfairtogiveartsandacademicsthecoldshoulder.Variousstudentshavenoathleticexperiencebecausetheyarenotinterestedinsportsortheysimplydonothavethegenesforit.Thesestudentsfocusmainlyonacademicsortheschool’sartprograms.Thoseinathleticsarenottheonlystudentsaccomplishingthingsintheschool. “Ithinkthereisan

imbalancebetweeneverything.Therehasalwaysbeenafavoringofonesportovertheother,oroneartovertheother,”juniorStoryWilkessaid. Also,itseemsunethicaltocheeronanathletewhosegradesbarelystayabovetheeligibilitylineoverastudentwhoworkshardeverydayforstraightA’s.Whilenotallathletesarethiswayandarereasonablyeligible,itisashamethattheschoolpushestheacademicandartisticstudentsasidetospotlighttheathletes. “Ithinkpeoplepaymoreattentiontosportsbecauseyoucanwatchanathletedunkabasketballinahoop,buttheycan’treallywatchpeoplepaintapictureorgetgoodgrades,”co-studentbodypresidentKrystalHavenssaid. Althoughitishardtowatchsomeonepaintapictureorgetgoodgrades,thosearealsoaccomplishmentsthatdeserverecognition.Studentscanonlyhopeforrewardstostretchpastthefootballstoreachforthepaintbrushes,vocalchords,andinstruments.Itisallstudentswhoneedtoberecognized,notjusttheathletes.

Arts get enough attentionTuckerHoran and ConnorShearrer

Thestarquarterbackofthefootballteamwalksdownthehallwithsomeofhiswidereceivers.Itisgameday.Astheymaketheirwaytotheirnextclass,somestudentscomebyandwishthemgoodluck.Meanwhile,somearts,theaterandothernon-athletestudentswalkbyandhangtheirheads.Theyaredisappointedbecausenooneeverwishesthemgoodluckwiththeirartworkortheplaytheyareworkingon.Theynevergetabigpepassembly. Whileitistruethattheartsandothernon-athleticprogramsnevergetapepassemblythatdoesnotmeantheydonotgetrecognition.Forexample,afterthebandwonthe2AStateChampionshipin2010,theyhadanassemblytocelebratetheiraccomplishment. Forprogramsliketheater,theyarerecognizedwhentheauditoriumfillsupwithpeopletowatchtheplay.Thetheaterprogrammaynotgetaweekfull

ofassembleslikethefootballteamduringhomecoming,buttheonlyreasonthefootballteamgetshomecomingisbecauseitisagreattraditionatEnglewoodHighSchool,orallhighschoolsforthatmatter. Sportsareallaboutwinningandlosing,anditiseasytomeasureaccomplishment.Artprogramsdonotwinorlose;therefore,accomplishmentscannotbeaseasilymeasuredforthoseprograms. Sportspittwoteamsagainsteachother.Itishumannaturetobethebest,andthequickestwaytosolvethisisthroughcompetition.Thatiswhysportsareabigpartoftoday’ssociety.However,inartsandacademics,humansarenotpitteddirectlyagainstoneanother. Englewood,andschoolsingeneral,putthespotlightonsportssincetheyencompassawiderangeofhumanemotions;thetwobiggestbeingaggressionandexcitement.Inotherwords,itisthemostcommonformofentertainmentinschools.Physicalcompetitionisoneoftheoldestandmosteasilyseenwaystotestwhoisbetterthantheother. Parallelingactualcombat,sportssparkpeoples’fightingspirit;thisisthereasonwhytheassembliesfocusonathletics.Ontheothersideofthespectrumarethearts,whichdoincludecompetitions,likeinband,buttakeontotallydifferentemotions.Theyarealmostcompletelyvoidofaggressionandinsteadtakegraceandharmony.Aslongastherearemorepeoplewhoenjoybeatingothers,schoolspiritwillbedirectedtowardstheathleticdepartment. Sportsandtheartsaretwocompletelydifferentprogramsandgetthetypeofrecognitiontheydeserve.Bothathletesandnon-athletesneedtorecognizeandcongratulateeachotheroneachothers’accomplishments.

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RandyKloewer AwaveofsupportfortheArmedForcesandthemenandwomenwhosacrificedsomuchintheprotectionofAmericaanditsdemocracywillsoonbecrashingoverthemetaphoricalbeachesofEnglewoodHighSchool. Withsomanyveteransandactive-dutyservicemenandwomenintheEnglewoodcommunityandonceintheEHShallways,mathteacherElizabethSedalnicktookituponherselftoensurethatthePiratePrideextendedtothemtocelebrateVeterans’Day, SedalnickhasplannedtoholdaveryspecialassemblyonFriday,November11,tohonorthosefortheirimmeasurableservicetothiscountry.AccordingtheUSDepartmentofVeteranAffair’swebsite,Veterans’DaybeganasaholidaytocommemoratetheendofwarbetweentheAlliesandGermanyafterWorldWarI.Originallydesignatedas“ArmisticeDay,”Veterans’Daybecamemoreabouthonoringthemenwhofoughtratherthanthepeacetheyensured.ThesymbolismbehindthenationalholidaybeingonNovember11isthatWorldWarIunofficiallyendedontheeleventhhouroftheeleventhdayoftheeleventhmonth. PrincipalJonFore,socialstudiesteacherDanBarber,ADAPTteacherMarkClarry,EnglishteacherMarkFornnarinoandhiswifeSharda,andEnglishteacherSarahFuller’shusbandJasonhaveserved.Whilethesefivestaffmembersandtwoteachers’spousesatEnglewood,representfourofthefivebranchesintheUSmilitary,excludingtheCoastGuard,littlerecognitionisgivenattheschool.

Infact,theEnglewoodcommunityisoftenunawareoftheirpresenceamongthepopulationandaboutthetruemeaningofVeterans’Day. “IfsomeonewastoaskastudentinthehallswhatVeterans’Daywasabout,theywouldprobablyanswer,‘Idon’tknow’orthewronganswer,”Sedalnicksaid. Withthatinmind,SedalnickdecidedtoorganizetheassemblyhonoringthisnationalholidayfollowedbyaquestionandanswersessionintheAdvisementclasses.Thissessionwillgivecuriousstudentstheopportunitytoaskquestionsthattheyhavenotyetaskedanyone.Therewillbesomeoneineveryadvisementroomwhowillbefullyequippedtoreceivethesequestions,andanswerwithlegitimate,andcorrectanswers.ThesesessionswillhelpthestudentsbecomemoreinformedandpossiblymoreappreciativeofVeterans’Day. “Iheardofanotherschoolthatdidthisattheirschooland,Iwasinspired,”Sedalnicksaid. ThemissionoftheNovember11assemblyistofosterinthestudentsandstaffagreaterunderstandingofthetruemeaningofVeteran’sDayandwhatitmeanstobeaveteran.Around65formerandcurrentservicepersonnelwillattendthefirstannualVeterans’DayeventatEHS. “It[Veterans’Day]istheonetimethatpeoplestopandthinkabouttheuniformandthepeopleamongthemwhodidtheunthinkable[riskingtheirlives],”Barbersaid. ThisistheexactideaSedalnickwantstotapinto.Shewantsstaffandstudentsaliketobeinspiredbythosewhohaveworntheuniformsanddonethegreatesttopreservefreedomhereandabroad.

More than a uniform Students to learn true meaning of Veterans’ Day

Englewood High School answers a tough question

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Waterisavitalresourcethatisneededtostayalive.Dependingonbodyweight,itissuggestedthattheaveragehumanshoulddrinksixtoten8-ounceglassesofwaterperday. Everyday,thousandsofsingleusewaterbottlesarecarelesslythrownaway,andeventuallyendupinalandfill. In2007,Americansconsumedover50billionsingleserveplasticwaterbottles;between30and40millionsingleservebottleswentintolandfillseachyearaccordingtobanthebottle.net Theaffectsofnotrecyclingyourwaterbottlelastlongerthanyouwouldthink.Onceinalandfill,itcantakeanywherefrom450-1,000yearsforastandardPETEplasticbottletodecompose.Ifthebottleisconfinedinlayersofothertrash,thebottleswillnotdecomposeatall. Wanttohelp?Youcanfinddark

greenorwhiteliddedrecyclebinsaroundtheschool.Thesebinsaresinglestreamrecycling,whichbasicallymeansthatyoucanrecycleanythingthatcanalreadyberecycledintoonlyonecontainer.Recyclingsaves3to5timestheenergygeneratedbywaste-to-energyplants,evenwithoutcountingthewastedenergyintheburnedmaterials. Anotherwayyoucanhelpisbyreusinganaluminumwaterbottle.ChoosinganaluminumwaterbottleinsteadofaPET(polyethyleneterephthalate,)plasticbottleisamuchsaferoptionbecauseit’sproventoleachDEHP,anunhealthychemical. Whetheryoupreferreusingawaterbottle,orrecyclingyouroldsingleusebottle,itiseasytocombinehydrationandbeinggreen,inordertocreateabetterlifestyle,andmaintainapositiveandcleanearth.

Wyatt Maloy, 12: “Veterans’ Day is when we celebrate Mr. Barber, and all of his war friends’ success.”

Hannah Frazier, 10: “Veterans’ Day is where we appreciate and notice the veterans who fought in war for us.”

Nolan Severa, 11: “The meaning of Veterans’ Day is to celebrate people who have served and are serving in the military.”

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NewEnglewoodHighSchoolathletictrainer,RandallNeal,isnowanavidstaffmember,excitedtobringEHSatrainerwhoisconfidentbutalsowillingtohavefun. HegrewupinIndianapolisandlivedinSt.LouisforfiveyearsbeforeattendingLyndewoodUniversityandSt.CharlesMissouriwherehemajoredinathletictraining.

Asfarasfreetimegoes,Nealenjoysgoingtothemountains,biking,oranyotherthinghecandotogetaway. NealsaidheisenthusedtobeworkingatEHSandplanstoworkhardtokeepallathletesontrackmedicallyandwillbecommittedtowardspersonalinvolvementwithallEHSsports. “Beingaformerathlete,gettingoutthereandhelpingsomeoneisthrilling.Ilovemyjob,”Nealsaid.

ProvidingthestudentswithatrainerthattheyfeeltheycaneasilycommunicatewithisimportanttoNeal. NealisworkingtoinsuretheallthestudentathletesfollowCHSAAguidelines.Followingtheserulesisoverwhelminglyimportanttothelegalaspectofparticipationinallsports. Also,NealemphasizedtheimportanceofallEHSathletesobeyingwhathesayswhenitcomestoinjuries. Inorderforstudent

athletestofullyreturntosportsinahealthycondition,theymustgobywhatNealsays.Heisanemployedprofessionalandhasexperiencedtraininginthiscareer. WorkingatEHSisNeal’sfirstjobasatrainer;however,heishopingtotakehiscareerevenfurtherandwouldliketoseehimselfworkingasasportsphysician’sassistantinacollegesettinginaboutfiveyears,butfornowheisheretostay.

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Sign language is one of the most unique languages. American Sign Language (ASL), French Sign Language (FSL), and British Sign Language (BSL) are just a few of the many languages used for signing. Sign language is very different from English. Sign Language is not universal. Different countries use different Sign Languages; for example, the United States does not use BSL, and Britain does not use ASL or FSL. Each sign language has its own syntax and its own grammar.

ASL is the most dominant of the sign languages. It is also the most common sign language taught to hearing people. Capitalizing the “D” in “Deaf” refers to people who are culturally Deaf; when it is lower-cased, we are referring to people who were once hearing, but lost their hearing as they got older, or have done damage to their hearing through loud noises, like concerts. It is the fourth most common language used in the United States. Kayla Lee is a Deaf individual who volunteers her time and services to the ASL class at Arapahoe Community College. She does not speak at all, she communicates only through ASL.

“Each sign language has its own culture. ASL has an American culture, FSL has its own culture, and BSL has another culture,” Lee signed.

BSL is most commonly used in the UK. It is not at all related to spoken English, however Signed Supported English (SSE) uses all the same signs as BSL, but it uses spoken English grammar. SSE is not a language by itself, but it is used for Deaf people who are learning English grammar in schools.

FSL is documented as one of the oldest sign languages in the world. Abbe de L’Epee was a French Catholic priest. He was the first person to organize Deaf education in 1750. He is considered a vital member of the Deaf community and history. He established 21 schools for the Deaf, not only French; however he was an expert in FSL.

Deaf culture is very different from hearing culture. Not only is the language we speak different, but also the way we conduct ourselves around people is different. In hearing culture, speaking is valued, and in Deaf culture it is valued to speak with the hands. Scarlet Baseman is hearing impaired. She uses hearing aids; therefore, she is able to communicate through sign and speech.

“Deaf culture is different from hearing culture because we live in a place where hearing is dominant. Hearing people talk too fast to keep up with; their pronunciation is not always correct, because when the Deaf try to read their lips, it’s like they are mumbling to you.” Baseman said.

Facial expression is key for the Deaf. In hearing culture, if you use too much facial expression you are considered weird. People sometimes view deafness as a handicap; however, in reality, it is far from a handicap.

“The Deaf community is easier for me, but I am careful when I am around hearing people. The hearing community can be nice, but they are just two different worlds,” Lee signed.

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Laura de Monceau– France 15 years old A “typical” day at school in France (when you’re in high school) starts at 8:20 a.m. and finishes at 6 p.m. That is so long! But you have few hours with nothing. And after is so complicated! You have, when you’re in second year like me, three different “way”: 1. Literature 2. Biology 3. Economics. I’m in the “biology class.” Afternoon: At 1 p.m. I have Math Euro (it’s math in English, a bit boring but we learn magic tricks, so it’s a bit fun). At 2 p.m. for one and a half hours we have chemistry. It’s for experimentation, and one and a half hours of biology.

I’m good in this, so that is good. Most of the time, I go with friends to the lake, go to cinema, parties, shopping. France and America are different and similar. I’ll explain: In France, we don’t recite a pledge every morning in school. The adults and children don’t have friendships as much as they do acquaintances. The sports in U.S. are not really the same, baseball and football are not so popular here. I swim in competition and I ride. I played tennis before but I stopped. The most popular sports are swimming, tennis, riding horses for women; and for boys,soccer, tennis, swim and hand ball.

Kaitlin Mallon – From Delaware to Japan to China 16 years old I get up around 6 to 6:30 a.m. and then take the school bus at 7:30 a.m.; it’s like a 15 minute walk from my house. I have to wear a uniform, which is just a blue school top and khaki bottoms. We have two school day schedules, an A day and a B day. We have four classes each day so each class is an hour and a half. We have a 15 minute break after 1st period and a 10 minute one after second. Then we have lunch after 3rd, which is about 25 minutes long and then I have fourth period. Sometimes I have to stay after school for extracurriculars like MUN, Interact (community service club), Dance team and the play. They usually end around 4:30 p.m., and I take the 4:45 p.m. bus home. Sometimes I stay until 6 p.m. to work on a project or do homework or see a game. On a normal day without extracurriculars, school ends at 3 p.m. and the bus leaves at 3:10 p.m. I spend my free time on the computer Skypeing, Facebooking and watching TV. I also hang out with friends on the weekend. We usually go out to dinner and hang around this park area or go to the mall. Sometimes when we don’t have a lot of work, we go to the fake market to buy knock off and other things really cheap. Another popular thing is to go to festivals; there are a lot of parades here and they are fun to watch. I do dance team, and I am going to start horseback riding and trapeze, but those aren’t with the school. The most popular sports at my school are

volleyball and football (soccer). Alot of people play tennis and basketball. America is so different from Japan. Japan is very organized and structured and has a very intense and strict culture. China is more similar to America, but it tends to be more chaotic. Everyone drives mopeds and no one follows the rules of the road. Also, I always see people peeing on the side of the road, like literally on the sidewalk. It’s really weird. I think the biggest difference between Japan and China is their entire aspect on life is completely opposite. The most interesting thing about China is the culture and the food. There is such a radical difference between the places the foreigners live and the real China. I just spent the week in a rural village doing community work at the local school. The standard of living was so different. Although they barely had the basic necessities, they were so happy and kind and welcoming and the food was amazing. In Shanghai all the things we buy are mass-produced so all the vegetables have tons of chemicals on them. The homegrown and harvested vegetables we had were so much better. Also, the Chinese have a way of bringing out so many flavors in their dishes, and it’s incredible. The most interesting thing about Japan was the culture. The Japanese have rules for every thing. They have rules on how to eat, greet people, introduce yourself, drink tea, and they even have a specific way to give someone your business card.

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• The Black Bull is regarded as the unofficial symbol of Spain. • The Coat of Arms is composed of six other coats of arms, including those of Aragon, House of Bourbon, Castile, Granada, Leon and Navarre.

• The Coat of Arms: It is an important aspect in the history of Belize. It is used for the mahogany industry that was formed in the 18th and 19th centuries.

• Marianne: She is presented and holds a place of honor. She symbolizes the “Triumph of the Republic.” She is found on the seal of the country and is engraved on coins, drawn on stamps and bank notes. Mari-anne is considered the most important representation of the French Republic.

• The national symbol in In-dia is from Emperor Ashoka and the original sculpture shows four lions on a pillar with a bull on one side and on the other side a horse. An engraved saying “Saty-ameva Jayate” which means “truth alone triumphs” is carved into it.

• The Great Wall reflects the Chinese people with their spirit. Unlike any other site, the Great Wall of China is one of the greatest wonders in the world, and it is the most famous symbol of China • Chinese Lanterns symbolize the brilliant culture of Art. They are used in many Lantern Festivals, weddings and celebration ceremonies. They also are used as a tool and bring great convenience in everyday life.

China:In popular Chinese superstition, the Chinese do not sweep during the New Year day because if one does so, he will sweep away all the good fortune. Hence, the sweeping on the New Year is to be done the previous day.The Chinese believe that one should keep a well-shaven face. If one wears a moustache, it should be well-trimmed. If one violates this norm, it will give bad luck.

Belize:Breaking glass when it is, well, a glass, is not bad. In fact, it is meant to bring good luck. So is throwing a shoe over your shoulder, though not for the person who might be standing behind you. Spiders in the house are also lucky.

Spain:Tuesday, not Friday, the 13th is unlucky. If, while sweeping, the broom hits the feet of a single person, that person will never marry. When offering a toast, look every person in the group in the eye. It’s bad luck not to do so.

Japan:The number four is considered inauspicious because it is pronounced the same as the word for death (shi). Therefore, one should not make presents that consist of four pieces. In some hotels and hospitals the room number four is skipped.Sleeping towards the North is bad. Do not sleep towards the North because bodies are laid down like that when they are buried.Don’t lie down after eating. If you lie down immediately after eating, you will become a cow.If you whistle in the night, a snake will come to you.

Ireland:A dead hand is believed to be a cure for all diseases. Many times sick people were brought to a house where a corpse was laid out, so that the hand of the dead might be laid on them. It is not safe to pick up an unbaptized child without making the sign of the cross. It is unlucky to accept a lock of hair from a lover.If a chair falls when a person stands up, it is an unlucky omen.If the palm of your hand itches, you will be coming into money. If it’s your elbow you will be changing beds. If your ear itches and it is red and hot, someone is speaking badly of you.

Common:If your nose itches at random times in the day, someone is thinking about you.If your head hurts, or you hear a ringing in it, then someone is talking badly about you.If you feel a cold chill pass through you body, a ghost just walked through you.The poor black cat is the bearer of bad tidings worldwide, which might be why there are so many dogs in the Czech Republic. Going under ladders is also bad luck and so is breaking mirrors.

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Hand LingoChina:The compass, paper, gun powder, and printing are called the Four Greatest Ancient Chinese Inventions. Other inventions are fireworks and ice cream.

China has over 20 percent of the world’s population.

Czech Republic:

The sugar cube was invented in Czech Republic in 1843.

The soft contact lens was invented in 1961.

The word “Robot” comes from Czech “robota” meaning servant.

Spain:Nudity is not an offense in Spain. It is legal. Same sex marriage is also considered legal.

Around 44 percent of the olive oil produced in the world comes from Spain. Three-fourths of the world’s saffron comes from this country too.

Norway:Norway was the birthplace of modern day skiing.

Norway is nicknamed “The Land of The Midnight Sun”

In Norway, education is free, even college.

Belize:Belize strives for every child’s education despite poverty. It is mandatory that Belizean children finish up to grade 8.

Over 80 percent of children attending do not get past grade 6.

AustraliaAustralia’s first radio station was built in 1912.

Australians are considered some of the nicest people.

Australia is one of the least densely populated countries and has the most biodiverse rainforest.

MexicoMaize: Corn has been used for thousands of years and is a big part of the culture.Mexico introduced chocolate to the world.Mexico City sinks 10 inches each year.The first astronomer’s convention was held in Mexico in 700A.D.

IndiaThe famous board game, called Chess, was invented in India.

In India’s 100,000 years of history, it has never invaded any other country.

India is the 7th largest country in the world.

JapanRaw horse meat is a popular entree in Japan. Sliced thinly and eaten raw, it is called basashi.

Some men in Japan shave their heads as a form of apology.

Japan’s unemployment rate is less than 4 percent.

FranceThe number of cheek kisses varies according to the region, from 1 (e.g. in the tip of Brittany) to 4 (e.g. Paris and most of the North), and occasionally up to 5 in Corsica.

There are some 40,000 castles in France.

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“Deaf culture is different from hearing culture because we live in a place where hearing is dominant. Hearing people talk too fast to keep up with.”-Scarlet Baseman

“The Japanese have rules for every thing. They have rules on how to eat, greet people, introduce yourself, and drink tea.”-Kaitlin Mallon, Japan

“I love Americans. They are so optimistic and they smile all the time and that is great.”-Konrad , Poland

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FromwalkingthehallwaysofEHStorunningforelectiveoffice,RandyPenncontinuestohaveamassiveimpactonEnglewood.Despitehisretirementasateacherfiveyearsago,hecaresaboutthesuccessofallstudents.Hepusheshisfootballplayerstobegreatintheclassroomandonthefield.Fromfootballtopolitics,Pennstrivestoimprovehiscommunitybybeinginvolved.“RandyPennisatremendousassettoEnglewood,notonlyforhiscareandmentorship,butalsoforhisleadershipinthecommunitythroughbeingonCityCouncil.RandyisanEnglewoodkidwhograduatedfromEHSandhasgivenbacktotheschoolandthecommunityhisentirelife,”MathTeacherBethHanklesaid. “Iwasbornhere.Englewoodismyhometown.Ilikethefeelingandtheclosenessofeveryone.Itisasmalltowninabigtimesetting,”Pennsaid. Hispassionforfootball

developedinhighschool. “IplayeddefensiveendandtightendwhenIwasinhighschool,”Pennsaid. Aftergraduatinghighschoolin1967,PennattendedColoradoStateCollege,whichisnowtheUniversityofNorthernColorado.Afterafewyears,hecamebacktocoachtheEnglewoodfootballteam.HenowoccasionallysubstitutesatEHS. “Ihavebeenteaching,coaching,andhaving

fun,”Pennsaid. Whenheretiredfromteachingin2007,healsoleftEHSasafootballcoachtobecomeanassistantcoachatD’EvelynHighSchoolfortwoyears.ButinFall2010,

hereturnedtoEHSastheDefensiveCoordinatorforthefootballteam.HealsoreturnedtocoachhisgrandsonHaydenCarlile(‘12).ComingbacktocoachhereatEHShasdrawninnewplayerstothegame. “IthinkCoachPennisagreatperson.Heisthetypeofpersonthatyoucantalktoaboutanythingandhewillalwayshavesomegoodadvice,”seniorGabeGreenesaid. “IthinkCoachPennisagreatinspiringpersonas

acoachandevenoutsideofsports.Heisfunnyandfuntotalktoandheisalwaysinthebestmood.Peoplecantalktohimaboutanything.Ihopetohavehimaroundforawhilelonger,”SophomoreGregPearsonsaid. ItisalmostimpossibletoliveinEnglewoodandnotknowofRandyPenn.Heisthevoiceofthiscityandaninspirationtopeoplewholivehere.Pennnotonlyimpactsstudentsandathletes,buthealsoimpactsadultsandstaffhereinthebuilding.Pennhasrecentlybeenre-electedtotheCityCouncilofEnglewood.Hisnameisfoundalmosteverywhereinthecommunity. “IdonotthinkyoucouldsummarizetheimpacthehasonEnglewoodasateacher,coach,andcouncilman.He’simpactedcountlessnumbersofpeopleinthecommunity,”AthleticDirectorPaulEvanssaid. Hisimpactwillnotbeforgottenandcontinuestobuildhislegacyinthecommunity.

“Play your hearts out and leave everything on the field.”Randy Penn

Randy Penn can’t get away from EnglewoodPirate who cares

Lend me a...new drama teacherNataliePena TheiconicshoesofBillAmbron,retiredtheaterteacher,grewverylargeoverthelast30years,growingwitheachofthe111performanceshehasdirected.TheseshoesnowsitintheFisherAuditoriumwaitingtobefilledbythenewtheaterteacher,AlexandraMcLean. EversinceAmbronputonhisfinalshowinspringof2011,therehasbeentalkofwhowouldtakehisplaceasEnglewoodHighSchool’stheaterdirector.McLeansteppedthroughtheschooldoorsthisfallreadytotakeonthatnewposition. TheaterisnothingnewtoMcLean.Shehasbeenonorbehindstagesinceshewassixyearsold.Shehasacted,workedwith:props,lights,sound,costumes,andbasicallyeverythingthathastodealwithputtingonaperformance. “Iamdefinitelyexcitedtobethenewtheaterteacheranddirector.Iamreallynervousthoughaswell,becauseMr.Ambronhasdonesomuch.Itwillbeahardpositiontotakeover,”McLeansaid. AmbronhadhisfirstshowinNovember1981.HestartedhisjourneyatEnglewoodwiththeshow“StoryTheater”.InNovember2011,110showslater,hedirected“StoryTheater”forasecondandfinaltime. AmbronsharedsomeadvicewithMcLeanthathehaspickedupfrombeingthetheaterdirectorforthepast30years. “Beyourselfandshowthekidsyouenjoybeingthere.Alsobesuretohavefunatrehearsal.However,rememberthereisafinelinebetweenhavingfunatrehearsalandgettingthejobdone,”Ambronsaid.

McLeanwillbesuretoenjoyplaypractice,whilestillgettingthejobdone.Shehassomechangesinmindforthetheaterdepartment. “Iwanttobringmoreofaleadershippresencetotheplays,forexamplehavingastudentpresidentandvicepresident.Ihopethattheplayscanbemorelikeaclubinsteadofsomethingthekidsjustgotoafterschool.Iwouldalsoliketoseeastrongertechnicalpresencewhichmeanshavingmorepeopleworkingonthingslikelightsandsound,”McLeansaid. Eventhoughsheisplanningonbringingsomenewideasintotheauditorium,McLeanisnotplanningonchanginganyofthetheatertraditions. “Iknowtheactorshavesomethingcalleda“travelingtrophy”whereoneactorgetsitforoneoftheplays,thentheypassitontotheactorwhowinsitforthenextperformance,andIwanttokeepthattraditiongoing.Basically,anythingthatisimportanttothekidsIwanttokeep,”McLeansaid. McLean’sfirstplay,“LendmeaTenor,”iscominguponNovember18and19.Thecastvotedontheplay.However,theplaysthatMcLeanreallywantstoputonare“MoonOverBuffalo”and“GuysandDolls.” “MoonOverBuffalo”isMcLean’sfavoriteplay.Sheperformedithersenioryearinhighschool,anditwasthefirstplaywheresheactuallygotthepartshewanted. “Goingtoseetheplaywillbelikeeatingdinnerwithouthavingtomakeit,”Ambronsaid. ThefallplaywillmarkachangeforEnglewood.However,McLeanis“happytobedoingthis,anditisadreamcometrue.”

McLean takes on Fisher Auditorium

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“Good luck, you have

a lot of talented seniors.

Break a leg. I will be there

– Bill Ambron, retired director

opening night.”

Photos: Sannah Pham, Pirate Log

Randy Penn’s graduated EHS in 1967.

In addition to football, Penn also lettered in wrestling.

Randy Penn now serves as the Pirates’ Defensive Coordinator.


IsabelleVamvakias Whetheronehasmanyornone,bodyinkisacaptivatingartformformanystudentstoday.However,thisartformcomeswithmanyconsequences.Notonlyisthisissueimportanttoconsider,butitisespeciallypertinentinEnglewoodHighSchool. ThetattoofadhashithardatEnglewood,givingwaytonumerousfreshlytattooedbodies.Althoughtattooshavebeenaboomingmovementsincearoundthe1920s,thetattooindustryhasreallyhititbiginthisdayandage.Whatmanystudentsdon’tunderstandistattoosbringemploymentramifications. “Ithinkthatregardlessofwhatyoungpeoplemightthinkbouthow‘cool’tattoosare,therealityisthattheyarestigmatizedsociallyandprofessionally.Especiallyintoday’sjobmarketwhereemployershavetheirchoiceofprobablyhundredsofcandidatesforasingleposition,anyadvantageapersoncangetisvaluable,”Englishteacher

SeanDuffysaid. Restaurant,cashier,construction,andotherblue-collartypejobsmayallowtattoosintheworkplace,butwhatstudentsneedtokeepinmindisthatoftenablue-collarcareercomeswithlowerpay.Eventhoughtattoosmaybeallowed,somemaystillbetooinappropriatetobeshowninanyworkplace. Inwhite-collarcareerfields,acceptanceoftattoosisalmostnon-existent.Professionaljobsrequireprofessionalstandards.White-collarjobsentitleonetobetterpayandmoreopportunities. Ifastudentstrivesforaprofessionalcareerinanyfield,tattoo’smayrestrainthemfromtheiraspirations.Employmentqualificationsrequirejudgmentonphysicalimage,anditisunrealistictothinkworkplaceswillchangetheirpolicies.Theremighteitherbeasignificantdropinavailableemployeesbecauseofpersonalimagechoicesorprofessionalimagewillchangetoreflectcurrenttrends. It’shardtosayhowlong

itwilltakeprofessionalstochangetheirview.Regardlessoftheoutcome,studentswillhavetothinkabouthowtheirchoicesaffecttheirfuturecareers. Gettingatattooispermanent,andtattooscaninfluencehowsuccessfulemployeesareingettingtheirdreamjobs.Professionalismisunfortunatelymeasuredbyimage,andthisimagediscriminationpolicycouldstandstrongformanyyearstocome.

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Take me to the dog park Tattoos present workplace ramificationsJackieWilson

Mostaremorethanfamiliarwiththewispsofwindthatflowfromspeedytailswhippinglefttorightandthethumpsofexcitedandanxiouspawsrunningthroughthehouseattheendofeachweek.Dogsneedplentyofexercisetokeepthatnever-endingenergykeptonlow,andplentyofsocializationtoavoidtemperamentalissues.Aneasywaytoprovideyourdogexerciseawayfromhomewithouthavingtodoanyexerciseyourselfistotakethemtoalocaldogpark.Herearesomeprosandconsofnearbydogparksforyouandyourfurryfriend.

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Whenpeopleenlistinthemilitary,theygothroughthetrialsandtribulationsofbootcampandpossiblydeploymentoverseas.However,whathappenstotheirsignificantothersleftonthehomefront?ForsomeEnglewoodHighSchoolstudents,thisisachallengethattheymustovercomeonadailybasis. Inthemilitary,bootcampisachanceforarecruittoprovewhetherheorsheiscapableofhandlingthedemandsofthemilitary.Forthoseleftathome,bootcampisatimethattrulyteststheirstrengthastowhetherornottheycanhandledatingamilitaryperson. SeniorFayeSmalley,whoiscurrentlyengagedtoMarineBenGutierrez,said,“ThehardestpartofBenbeinginbootcampwasnotbeingabletotalkwitheachotherabouteverythingthatwasgoingoninourlives.Also,justthedistanceitselfwashardonbothofus.Wewereabletocommunicatethroughletterssothatmadeitalittleeasier.” Formany,beinginarelationshipmeansbeingabletoseehersignificantotheratleastonceortwiceaweek.Forthosewhoaredatingsomeoneinthemilitary,itmeansbeingabletoseehim/heronceeverythreetosixmonths. “Datingaguyinthemilitaryandacivilianaretotallydifferentfor

manyreasons.Beinginarelationshipwithsomeoneinthemilitary,youwillworryalot.Evenwhenyouknowtheyaresafe,thereisstillthatfeeling.Youalsofeelproudofthembecauseofwhattheyaredoing,notalotofpeoplehavethecouragetodowhattheydo.Mostofthetime,acivilianisabletobewithyouwhenyouneedthem;however,meninthemilitarydonothavethatchoice.Itisdifficultbeingawayfromtheoneyouloveforsolong,butthetimesyougettogetherarealwaysunforgettable.ItreasureeverymomentIgettospendwithBen,andIknowhedoesto,”Smalleysaid. Dealingwithalong-distancerelationshipcanberatherchallengingforthoseinone.Therefore,thoseinamilitaryrelationshipsattempttokeepincontactinavarietyofways. SeniorTamaraPelle,whoiscurrentlydatingMarineJustinAnderson,said,“Wekeepintouchbytextingmainly,rarelyphonecalls,afewSkypedates,andtheoccasionalletter.Ithasbeenhardernowthanevertostaytogether.Infact,ithasbeenevenworsethanbootcampnowthatheisout.It’salwaysastrugglebutthatiswhatmakesitorbreaksitinarelationship.It’sthehardroad,butweallacceptit.We’retryingsohardandwe’redoingwell.” However,forsome,the

struggletobewithsomeoneinthemilitarycontinueswhenhe/shedeployoverseas.FormerEnglewoodalumna,BrittanyParker-Coblentz,marriedTylerCoblentz,anArmyE-3whoiscurrentlystationedinAfghanistan. “Whenmyhusbandfirstdeployed,hewasnotmyhusbandyet.Thisdoesn’tmeanitwasreallyanyeasieronme.Whatmadeiteasierformetostaycomposedthoughwasseeingalloftheotherwomenandfamiliesgoingthroughthesamething.Knowingthatmybestfriendandloveofmylifeisgoneforeightmonthsbreaksmyheart.IhaveneverbeenmoreafraidofbeingalonethanIwasthemomentheleft[hedeployedforhissecondstintoverseas].Theworryabouthissafetyhasalwaysbeenthere,butsadlyenough,Ihavetrainedmyselftoalmostnoteventhinkaboutthat,”Coblentzsaid. Foranyoneinamilitaryrelationship,whethertheirsignificantotherisdeployedormerelyafewstatesaway,itcanbeachallengingexperience. “Myadvicewouldbetofindyourselfandbestrongwithwhoyouare.Ifyouarehappywithwhoyouare,thenyourloveisstrongandkeepfaiththatitwillstaythatway.Itwillbeabumpyride,butitisafunworthyridewhenyouseeeachother.Thatiswhatmakesallthehardtimesworthgoingthrough,”Pellesaid.

Englewood Canine CorralWhere: West of Belleview Park, 4848 S. Windermere St. off Winder-mere and Belleview.Distance from EHS: 2.5 miles

Graduate Brittney Parker-Coblentz, 2011, shared time with her husband Army E-3 Tyler Coblentz before he deployed to Afghanistan.

Senior Faye Smalley and Marine Ben Gutierrez plan to marry in May.

Senior Tamara Pelle enjoys special moments like prom when Marine Justin Anderson is home on leave.

Pros• Fenced• Off-leash• Somewhat busy• No cost

Cons• Small

Centennial ParkWhere: S. Federal Blvd. & W. Union Ave, off of Union and FederalDistance from EHS: 3.5 miles

Pros• Has a trail• Has a lake• No cost

Cons• Unfenced• Not many dogs

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Jason ParkWhere: 4299 South Jason Street, off Jason and QuincyDistance from EHS: 1.5 miles

Pros• Off-leash• Benches and shade• No cost

Cons• Only fenced on two sides• Only open before 11 a.m. and

after 6 p.m.

Chatfield ParkWhere: 11500 North Roxborough Park Road, by Chatfield ReservoirDistance from EHS: 16.5 miles

Pros• Has a lake• Has bathrooms• Off-leash• Lots of dogs

Cons• $5 park entrance fee or $20

annual pass• Unfenced

Graphics by Isabelle Vamvakias and Connor Shearrer

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TuckerHoran

Beingnamedcaptainofanysportisagreathonor.However,howisaplayerchosentobecaptainofhisorhersport?Whatqualitiesmustthatplayerdemonstratetobeconsideredforcaptain?“WhenIamchoosingacaptain,Ilookforsomeonewithgoodgrades,whomIcantrustonthefield,”HeadsoccercoachBillGilmoresaid,“Thecaptainisthecoachonthefield.”Captainsneedtoleadtheirteamsnotonlyingamesbutalsoinpractice.“IlookforaplayerwhoIcancountonandiscommittedtotheprogramwhenIamchoosingacaptain,”HeadbasketballcoachStuHowardsaid.Acommonmisconceptionisthatthecaptainisthebossofhisorherteam.Agoodcaptainnormallytakesinwhatotherplayersaresaying,thenjoinsintoensuresuccessoftheteam.Thefinaldecisionalwaysbelongstothecoachhowever.“Thecoachcantakeinputfromthecaptainbutthecoachmakesthefinaldecision,”Howardsaid,“Thecoachultimatelytakesresponsibility.”Whenaplayerbecomescaptain,heorshesacrificessomethings.Forexample,captainsarenotpartofthe‘gang’anymore.Coaches

expectcaptainstopushtheteamwhilemaybesomefriendsandteammatesmightexpectthecaptaintocutthemsomeslack.Captainsneedtopushthoseteammatesthroughpractice.“Captainsmustleadbyexample,”saidHoward.Captainsneedtoleadtheirteamsthroughthickandthin.Ateamisatitsmostvulnerableandneedsleadershipafteratoughloss.Acaptainmustfindapositiveinthelossoruseitasmotivationforthenextgame.Captainsneedtokeepcomposureduringgames.Thecaptainneedstorealizethattherearesomefactorsofthegametheycannotcontrol,liketheofficiating.Ifacaptainorateammatehasaproblemwiththeofficiating,thecaptainandonlythecaptainshouldgototheofficialtodiscusstheissue. “Thecaptainsaretheonlyplayersallowedtotalktotheofficialsandifanofficialhasaproblemwithsomeoneinthegame,thatofficialshouldgotothecaptain.”Gilmoresaid.Notallthemembersoftheteamaregoingtolikethecaptain100%ofthetime.Captainsarefacedwithsometoughdecisionsandthesolutionwillnotalwayspleaseallthemembersoftheteam.Greatcaptainsneedtobecomfortablemakinguncomfortabledecisions.

Oftenathletesbelievethatthebestplayerwillbecomecaptain.However,thebestplayersdonotalwaysmakethebestteamleaders.Athleticskillsdonottranslateintopeopleskills.Anyplayercanbecomecaptain.“Iliketopickaplayerwhohasshowngrowthasapersonandrewardthatpersonwithbeingcaptain.”Gilmoresaid.Tobenamedcaptain,aplayermustshowqualitiesofpassion,trustworthiness,knowledge,organization,honesty,listening,flexibilityandcaring.Ifcaptainsshowthesequalities,theyarereadytoleadtheirteamtoagreatseason.

Highlight of the season:“The highlight of the season was getting closer to all our teammates, and our great winning streak.” –Candace Hall

Improvement for next season:“The team should practice hitting off an actual pitcher versus a pitching machine.” –Erika DeBoer

Regrets:“I regret losing our seniors last game.” –Miranda Holman

Funniest moment:“All the funniest moments happened during team sleep overs.” –Lauren West

Football Softball Volleyball

Boys’ Tennis Cross Country

Highlight of the season:“Our homecoming was the highlight because we won the game.” –Captain Hayden Carlile

Improvement for next season:“We can use the weight room over the summer.” –Hayden Carlile

Regrets:“I regret not getting in the weight room.” –Hayden Carlile

Funniest moment:“The funniest moment of the season was when the coaches were doing minnesotas during Homecoming week.” –Hayden Carlile

Highlight of the season:“The highlight of our season was our four wins that we had in the tournament and the intensity we brought to it.” –Coach Kenny Anderson

Improvement for next season:“We can not only improve on playing the game physically, but also playing the mental aspects of the game.” –Coach Anderson

Regrets:“I regret not working hard and not coming together as a team.” –Cinthia Esparza

Funniest moment:“Tayler Searcy and Baleigh Sterling headed the ball over the net in practice.” –Cinthia Esparza

Highlight of the season:“The best thing that happened this season was winning our first game against Jefferson Academy.” –Captain Sergio Corado

Improvement for next season:“The team needs to focus more and not mess around.” –Captain Zach Scally

Regrets:“I do not have any regrets. It was a tough season, but the young team found out what it takes to succeed at the varsity level.” –Coach Bill Gilmore

Funniest moment:“The funniest moment was when Zach scored a goal on our own team.” –Cody Shew

Boys’ SoccerHighlight of the season:“The highlight of the season was regionals.” –Henry Andrykowski

Improvement for next season:“The team can improve technique and talent.” –Cole Horan

Regrets:“I regret not playing to my full potential.” –Devin Greer

Funniest moment:“The funniest moment of the season was when anyone got hit by a tennis ball or when I was commentating like a professional commentator in a British accent.” –Seth Bludnick

Highlight of the season:“The highlight of the season was Eric running 18:26 and getting 15th at league. The boys showed a lot of growth.” –Coach Bill Ambron

Improvement for next season:“The team can start conditioning earlier next summer, and we need to work harder during the actual season next year.” –Captain Tucker Horan

Regrets:“I regret not having any other girls to run with.” –Natalie Peña

Funniest moment:“The funniest moment was watching the intense UFC fighting while running 400s on the lower fields.” –Eric Almanzar

Athletes as role modelsTuckerHoran

Intoday’sworld,everyaspectofaprofessionalathlete’slifeisexamined.Professionalathletesneedtosetanexamplethesedaysbecausetherearekidslookinguptothem.Itworksinasimilarwayforhighschoolathletes.Theymaynothavequitethemediaattentiontheprofessionalsdo,buttheystillhavetosetexamplesforteensintheirschool. Athletesdonotwanttolettheirteammatesdownbybeingineligibleforagameandmissingit.Notonlyaretheylettingdowntheirteammates,buttheyarelettingtheirwholeschooldown.Theschoolwantstheteamtowineverygame,andtheteamisnotatitsbestifitismissingevenoneplayer. “Toomanystudent-athletesdonotrealizewhatagiftparticipationis.Itshouldnotbetakenlightly,asthatgiftcouldbelostsoeasily,”AthleticDirectorPaulEvanssaid. AnytimeathletesstepontothefieldorcourtwearinganEnglewoodPiratesuniform,theyarerepresentingmorethanjustthemselves.Theyarerepresentingmorethanjustthefootballteamorbaseballteam.TheyarerepresentingEHSasawhole.TheopposingteamanditsfansmaybasetheirentireimageofEHSonhowoneparticularplayerplaysandconductshis/herselfduringthegame.

“Itisanhonorandaprivilegetorepresentyourschool,yourpeers,andtheentirecommunity,”Evanssaid. LastyearwasEnglewood’sfirstyearplayinginthe3AMetroLeague.Theschoolsformthe3AMetroLeaguearestilltryingtodetermineEnglewood’simage.“Dotheyplaydirty,ordotheyhavegoodsportsmanship?DotheyreallydeservetobeEnglehood?”AthletesmustprovetothesenewschoolsthatweareEnglewood,notEnglehood.EnglewoodPirateswinwithclassandaregracefulwhentheylose.EnglewoodPiratesplaythegamefairandcompetewithanybody. Someathletessetanexamplebyjugglingthetasksofbeingasuccessfulstudentathlete. “Beingasuccessfulstudent-athleterequiresanenormousamountofdedication-managingyourtimetokeepyourgradesup,attendingallpracticesandgames,commityourselftotrainingandimprovingyourselfasanathlete.Thatdoesnotevenfactorintimeforfamilyandfriends.Itisagreatbalancingact,”Evanssaid. AthletesneedtoremembertheyrepresentmuchmorethanjustthemselveswhentheyputonthatEnglewoodPirate’suniform.Theyhavetosetanexampleeverytimetheysteponthecourtbecausenoonewantstobeletdown.

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Sports Briefs

Captains are more than best players

Season Record: 4-5 to date Season Record: 12-6

Season Record: 3-14

Season Record: 3-8

Season Record: 1-1512th place at regional meet

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Rugby, a famous sport in Australia, is a mix between soccer and American football. It is a full contact sport with no pads for protection. The sport is played with two teams of 15 players: eight forwards and seven backs. The forwards are bigger men whose purpose is to get the ball from the other team; therefore, they are the defensive players. These players do not really need to be fast, they just need to be big enough to tackle the opposing team. The backs are the smaller, faster guys behind the forwards. They are the last line of defense if needed. More importantly, their job is to receive the ball from the forwards and run for a “try”, which is a line at the end of the field that they have to cross in order to score. A try is worth five points. After a try, a conversion kick can be made from the 22-meter line. This conversion is worth two points. The game lasts 80 minutes divided into 40 minute halves of continuous play.

Cricket, a game played in India, is somewhat similar to American baseball. The only differences are two bases instead of four, eleven players instead of nine, the game favors offense instead of defense, and there are more points available in cricket. On average, 320 runs are scored in a single match. It can take several hours to retire or call out eight players. A cricket batsman can be called out in three ways. The bowler (pitcher) can knock over the offense’s wickets—a set of sticks set up behind the batsman; a field player can catch a batted ball before it hits the ground; or a fielder may tag the base the batter is trying to reach. A cricketer does not have to hit the ball or run to the base if they feel like their chances of making it are bad. A cricketer will keep batting as long as they are not out. This means they can run in as many runs as possible before getting out. This makes it extremely hard for players to get out, and that is why the game is such a high scoring game.

Cricket - India

Spain - Encierro

China -Wushu

Rugby - Australia

Encierro, also known as bull running, started when the Spaniards would move the bulls from one corral to another. Every year in Spain, a week long festival is dedicated for running with the bulls. Men jump and run in front of the bulls. They will start out with a slow jog until the bulls come near. As they get closer, the men pick up their pace. The objective is to feel the breath of the bulls on the back of their necks without getting hit by the 1500 pound bull and its sharp horns. The bulls are moved from one corral to another because the next day they will be killed in the bull fighting events. Cities become crowded for the festivals and competitions. Many people from around the world go to Spain during this time to watch and partake in the festivals. The competition is a chance for men to show their bravery.

Wushu is a national Chinese sport, focused on art and form. It started out as a combat competition; however, over the years it has evolved into an art form for people of all ages. Wushu focuses on practicing methods of achieving good health, self defense skills, mental discipline, and recreational pursuit and competition. It is characterized by form, fluid motions, aerial kicks, rolling techniques, and weapons. When you look at the word Wushu in Chinese symbols, Wu means “martial” and Shu means “art.” Wushu is the Chinese word used for all styles of martial arts. Some of the styles consist of Tai Chi, Shaolin Boxing, Wing Chun, and many others.

Around the worldSports

While Americans are busy eating peanuts and painting their entire bodies all for the sake of sports, around the world

other countries find entertainment in their own sports. China’s Wushu, translated “martial arts,” is an art form of fighting. When

traveling to Australia, one might come across a game of rugby. Rugby may resemble a game of football, but the two sports are very different. Spain has a full week long festival that is for Encierro, also known as the Running of the Bull. The bulls run from one canal to another and while running men jump in front of them to show their strength. Cricket, a famous sport in India, similar to baseball, is a well-loved past time.

Compiled by EduardoVelazquez, KadieKavinsky, and IzzyVamvakias


When thinking of entrepreneurship, the words “high school” generally do not come to mind. It is not common for high school students to have the time or motivation to start their own business, yet EHS brings students with a lot to offer. Senior Kayla Eickmann runs her own cupcake business, KayKay’s Cupcakes. Here is a preview into her life as a student and as a business owner.

Although impressive, running your own cupcake business is not the only type of entrepreneurship out there. Senior Christopher Hearn, also identified as Kristofer Mars when related to his band, currently handles part of business side of his band, Today’s Kids, along with senior Krystal Havens. Here is a preview into his life as a band member and a band manager.

Contact:• 303-241-6554• kay.eickmann@yahoo.

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What’s it like running your own cupcake business?

“It is harder than everyone would think. I really didn’t know where to start because there were so many things to get done. Nothing will be easy until your inventory is complete, I am still trying to complete mine, and the more I am in business, the more I need to do.”

How do you publicize your business?

“I started with flyers and posted them everywhere I could. After a while I started a web site. I have a page on Facebook, and I have business cards.”

In what ways is having your own business challenging?

“It is challenging having a business while being in school because of extra activites. I am also not fully educated in pastry making.”

How is this business going to help you with your chosen career?

“Well, I want to be a pastry chef. Owning a cupcake business gets me one step closer to my career. It also helps me with getting into the college I want because they want to see everything I have done.”

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Advertisers checking YOU out on FacebookJoshFerge and MaddieAvjean AdvertisersarenolongerlookingforthenextMichaelJordanorTimTebowtopromotethecompany.Theyarelookingforyou.Businessesandmarketingcompaniesareonthehuntfor“influencers,”peoplewhohaveamajorinfluenceonFacebookfriendsandwhocaninfluencepeopleto“like”postsorpagesonFacebook. “Identifyingacompany›sinfluencersismissioncritical.Thesearetheindividualsthatwillbefirsttoengagewiththecompany,promotetheircontentandcometothecompany›sdefense,”ErikKeith,fromDenver›sCommunicationsStrategyGroup,said. These“influencers”receivespecialbenefitslikefreesamplesorcouponsfromthecompaniestheyhelptopromote. “Typicallythesepeoplegettheredcarpettreatmentsuchasexclusiveinformationandpromotions,”Keithsaid. Theinfluencer›sjobinturnforallthespecialtreatmenttheyreceiveistobasicallybeacompanyrepresentativeonFacebook. “Theseindividualsareidentifiedviaboththeirofflineandonlineactivities.Anytimeindividualsengageofflinewiththebusinesswhetherthroughcustomerserviceplatforms,salesoutreachorpromotionalactivities,companiescanrunasearchandreachoutviatheonlinecommunitiesthatpersonparticipatesin,”Keithsaid. Thisnewwayofmarketingisdefinitelyalotdifferentfrommethodsusedpreviously.TVadsarenotverydirectanddonotconnectpeopletothebusinessaswellasFacebookdoes.Companiesnowhaveaneasywaytocommunicatewithcustomersandreceivefeedback.

SeniorFayeSmalleyhadanexperiencewithFacebookmarketing.Sheenteredaweddingcontestandforwinning,thecompanywillmakeanexclusivevideoforherandherfiancé’sMay2012wedding. “Isawthepost,andIdecidedtoenterinit.Ipostedapictureofmeandmyfiancéwithastoryonthecontest’sFacebookpage,andIhadtoliketheirpage.IwasverysurprisedwhenIgottheemailthatconfirmedmywinning,”Smalleysaid. CompaniesonFacebooktrytogetpeopletointeractwiththepage. “Ithinkthisisagreatstrategybecauseitallowspeopletobeinteractivewithcompanies.Italsoallowsacloserconnectionbecauseyoufeellikeyouareabreastatwhatisgoingonwiththecompany,”MeghanTrippsaid.Tripp,EnglishteacherSheilaJones›daughter,wasselectedtobeateacherhostessforAnneTaylorLoftthroughFacebookandwonagiftcardforherparticipation. WithFacebookmarketingbeingmoredirectandtargeted,itisalsomuchcheaper. “It›sacosteffective,measurablestrategy.However,itmaynotmakesenseforallcompaniesinvariousindustriestocreateaFacebookpage,”Keithsaid. EventhoughFacebookmayseemgreatnow,socialmediaisalwayschanging. “WhileFacebookiswhatishotnow,somethingelsewillcomealongthatreplacesit,”Keithsaid Asradioandtelevisionadvertisementhasfaded,Facebookadvertisingmaycomeandgoalso,butfornowitisabeneficialwayforcompaniestomarket.

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“Managing is a lot harder than playing. When you’re playing, the people you work with consist of the band and the audience. In management, there are a lot of people you have to work with and please, such as talent buyers, club owners, and most importantly - the band.”

How do you publicize your band events?

“Social networking is about 90 percent of the publicity. Facebook and MySpace have really helped in some way. The social network game has changed the music industry from being such an exclusive thing to being as public as a city street.”

In what ways is managing a band related to a business?

“I guess the biggest relation would be that you’re selling a product. Bakers need bread like bookers needs bands.”

Is it difficult being in a band and in school?

“Yes and no. There comes a level of sacrifice when you are in a band. You have to care enough without caring at all. A band certainly doesn’t leave room for homework and things like that, but if you’re as devoted to the music you make as I am, then the choice between straight A’s and music isn’t a hard one to make.”

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