by Sasha Albrecht
Guest Reporter
Yesterday I was informed that I’d hit the "ten tardy" mark which means I will be spending my day in ISS(In School Suspension). This raised a serious inconvenience for me because I had several important things I needed to do, as it is the last day of school before winter break. Naturally I was irritated with the prospect of having to spend the whole day in the ISS office rather than finishing my last minute work before leaving for two weeks. Several tests now have to be pushed aside until the New Year, by which time I will have inevitably forgotten all the details I have spent so much time attempting to dedicate to my memory. Now, my question is this: how is ISS a reasonable punishment for being a couple minutes late in the morning?
As students preparing to enter the "real world," I know it is for our best interest to practice punctuality before our tardiness can result in unemployment. However, I fail to understand how removing students from class is a reasonable punishment for their arriving late – it’s better to arrive late than not at all. The majority of students that find themselves in the ISS room are often falling behind in school already; I must admit that I am included. So, rather than spending the day attending to my classes and taking tests, I am doomed to sit in the same spot for the entire day making minimal accomplishments while falling further into the hole of homework that I’ve gradually dug myself into.
Our schools "ten tardy" policy is, in my opinion, a flaw in this school’s educational system. While running the risk of receiving ISS might be a motivational factor for getting me out of bed in the morning, I cannot say the same for some of the lovely companions I’ve met today who are, in fact, repeat offenders. In a school that avidly worries about our test scores, our attendance, and our punctuality, removing tardy students from their classes in order to condemn them to a day wasted in accomplishing nothing at all seems to contradict the other policies that our administrators spend so much time imposing upon us.
Is ISS really a sensible way for teaching students to attend their classes on time? I personally don’t think so. If anything it discourages from attending classes at all. While I might find sitting in the same room for a full day boring and uneventful, I can’t help but notice that many of the people on the ISS bandwagon seem to enjoy avoiding their work. They are essentially able to skip school while being counted present. This is only a method of crippling students, showing that simply arriving late to school can result in a relaxing day in the ISS room that could otherwise be dedicated to studying.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Advice to the Class of 2011
By Elizabeth Rueda
We asked students from last year’s Senior Class (at Silverton High School) what advice, if any they would give to this year’s Class of 2011 on all things college and this is what they said:
How do you deal with Senioritis?
“I dealt with senioritis by trying to get it all done before the weekends so I wouldn’t have to worry about it. If I didn't feel like doing homework, but knew that it had to be done I would set a limit to how much I would do, take a short break, and then finish it.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“To deal with senioritis I got as much homework done at school as was possible, that way I could just chill out when I got home. I got lots of sleep and I had an aide period with Steers.”
-Brittany Brown, Western Oregon University
“You just have to develop self-discipline and learn to manage your time well”
-Katelyn Bye, Evangel University
“A Treatise on Senioritis: It sucks. Get over it. Keep working.”
-Matt Nelson, Concordia University Chicago
What advice can you give on applying for colleges?
“When applying to colleges you should try and write a killer essay and then tweak it for each application, according to the application question. Then you don't have much work to do. But make sure the intro is "shocking" so they want to keep reading.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“Apply to a lot. Competition between schools gives you a bargaining chip.”
-Justin Thomas, Willamette University
“Don't apply for every possible school. You're just going to waste money on the applications and it will just make the decision so much harder. Choose 3 or 4 of your top choices and give it your all when applying. “
-Brittany Brown, Western Oregon University
“Apply early because you are more likely to get in and get good scholarships.
-Katelyn Bye, Evangel University
“Apply to a lot of colleges because some will give you better financial aid and this could make or break your decision.”
-Kalia Mathae, George Fox University
“Don't stress about things like the common app, unless you plan on applying to a billion schools. Also, don't spend your precious time applying to colleges you know you don't want to go to; narrow down the characteristics you want in a school to a few really important things and there will be schools that match that criteria.”
-Lacey Carlson, George Fox University
How do you decide which college to go to, if you get accepted by more than one?
“The best thing to do is rank the colleges in order of which you think you like them, and then go visit your top two or three. After the visit it will be pretty clear to you where you will be going.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“It all comes down to which one you can afford and which will meet all of your academic and social needs. You have to think of the relationships you want to build and the kind of career you want to pursue and where God wants to lead you.”
-Katelyn Bye, Evangel University
How do you know where to go to apply for scholarships, and what are some of the "best ones" to apply for?
“If you are serious about college and you don't want to be in debt, get into Mrs. Fisher's office and apply for as many scholarships as you can. Don't expect people to throw money at you just because you have great grades.”
-Justin Thomas, Willamette University
“Talk to your career counselor because they know most of the scholarships that are available and look in the community for local ones. A lot of times churches give out scholarships too.”
-Katelyn Bye, Evangel University
“In the spring a billion pieces of paper will make their way into Mrs. Fisher's office. Pick up EVERY scholarship application you qualify for and fill it out. Plan for deadlines and do one or two each week. At the end of the year you may be surprised at the generosity of our community.”
-Lacey Carlson, George Fox University
“Look for scholarships that apply directly to you and that you stand a chance at. Don't bother with the ones that require you to read a book and write an essay, it's too much work with almost no chance of success... If you have a specific interest or affiliation, I can almost guarantee that there's a scholarship for it. The smaller, more local, and more specialized scholarships are typically a better bet because both factors reduce the number of people competing for that scholarship…Also apply to EVERY scholarship that does pertain to you. It's a lot of work, but it pays off in the end.”
-David Larson, University of Washington
What can you say about financial aid, where do you get all that money from?
“I really recommend looking at smaller, private schools. They can be more expensive, but they do a GREAT job at making sure that you get a lot of financial aid. Plus, if you get a couple scholarships then you won't have to pay for hardly anything. That's the myth about private schools. You don't really have to pay that much in the end.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“Don't automatically disregard the idea of loans. College is expensive and loans are inevitable. Trust me, loans are not the enemy.”
-Lacey Carlson, George Fox University
“Financial aid can come from all sorts of places…A lot of people will talk down $500 or even $1000 scholarships as "a drop in the bucket", but they add up.”
-David Larson, University of Washington
How do you balance Senior Projects/Advice on Senior Projects?
“Do most of the senior project work in AG. Don't stay up super late when you can do it in AG”
-Bailey Bersin, Linn-Benton Community College
“Get them done as early as possible. Choose something that you are passionate about. Don't just make it another thing you "have" to do. Make it fun! Form relationships with your adviser and mentor. It makes the entire project way more fun. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Your graduation is actually on the line for this one!...Be adults! Get them done on time!”
-Brittany Brown, Western Oregon University
“Unless you're really seeking a challenge, don't go for a project that takes a monumental amount of time. There's so much busy-work involved that the simpler the project, the better for saving time.”
-Lacey Carlson, George Fox University
“You balance senior projects by coming up with a clear plan early on about what you want to do, and then go about the process of getting it done….If your only goal in doing your senior project is to fill out some arduous paperwork, spend a couple hours doing community service, and check off boxes on your graduation requirements then you've missed the point entirely. Pick something big, something that both interests and stretches you, something that may just have truly lasting effects. It will take a lot of work and a lot of time. There will be times at which you have no clue how you will manage all of the demands or even finish. The results, however, will be priceless...”
-David Larson, University of Washington
How do you balance everything out between work, school, senior projects, and applying for colleges and scholarships?
“You just have to be really balanced and focused when you get home. Set aside a certain amount of time each night for homework, scholarships, and college applications. It doesn't even have to be that much time for scholarships or applications, just 30 minutes every night or every other night will put you ahead of the game.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“I kept a very detailed planner of everything I had to do (applications, resumes, senior project, scholarships, homework etc.). It helped me manage my time and it kept me organized.”
-Brittany Brown, Western Oregon University
What are the pros and cons of going to a community college?
“Pros of community college: Cheaper tuition, smaller classes, more interaction with a teacher (it's easier to ask for help in person)...It’s a cheaper way to "figure out what you want to be when you grow up", you can take random classes just for fun and know it’s not costing you a fortune. Cons of community college: No dorm life (this can be a pro for some people). You're not thrown into as many new people as you would be with a university”
-Bailey Bersin, Linn-Benton Community College
“The obvious pros of going to community college is SAVING MONEY. I’m taking the same classes I would at a more expensive university but paying WAY less. It is like finding great sales on the clearance rack. Depending on your perspective, this next point could be a pro or con. There are so many characters at community college. You have students of all ages ranging anywhere from 15 years to 60+ years, people of all different backgrounds, ideas, interests. It is like mixing all the different colors into a bucket but still being able to see all of them...It can be totally overwhelming, but I would also wager that it is something the university students are missing out on.”
-Kat Stoltz, Chemeketa Community College
Other Advice:
“Advice to the adventurous. There are other ways to make it without going to college. You have to be realistic and hardworking if you want to make your way in the world without the benefit of a diploma, but it is possible. Whatever you do, make sure you know WHY you are doing what you're doing, and if it is what you truly want. You're adults now. Take other adults’ advice with a grain of salt.”
-Justin Thomas, Willamette University
“Get an early release not late arrival it gives you the impression that you don’t need to sleep in when in actuality you do!!!”
-Alex Jones, Chemeketa Community College
We asked students from last year’s Senior Class (at Silverton High School) what advice, if any they would give to this year’s Class of 2011 on all things college and this is what they said:
How do you deal with Senioritis?
“I dealt with senioritis by trying to get it all done before the weekends so I wouldn’t have to worry about it. If I didn't feel like doing homework, but knew that it had to be done I would set a limit to how much I would do, take a short break, and then finish it.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“To deal with senioritis I got as much homework done at school as was possible, that way I could just chill out when I got home. I got lots of sleep and I had an aide period with Steers.”
-Brittany Brown, Western Oregon University
“You just have to develop self-discipline and learn to manage your time well”
-Katelyn Bye, Evangel University
“A Treatise on Senioritis: It sucks. Get over it. Keep working.”
-Matt Nelson, Concordia University Chicago
What advice can you give on applying for colleges?
“When applying to colleges you should try and write a killer essay and then tweak it for each application, according to the application question. Then you don't have much work to do. But make sure the intro is "shocking" so they want to keep reading.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“Apply to a lot. Competition between schools gives you a bargaining chip.”
-Justin Thomas, Willamette University
“Don't apply for every possible school. You're just going to waste money on the applications and it will just make the decision so much harder. Choose 3 or 4 of your top choices and give it your all when applying. “
-Brittany Brown, Western Oregon University
“Apply early because you are more likely to get in and get good scholarships.
-Katelyn Bye, Evangel University
“Apply to a lot of colleges because some will give you better financial aid and this could make or break your decision.”
-Kalia Mathae, George Fox University
“Don't stress about things like the common app, unless you plan on applying to a billion schools. Also, don't spend your precious time applying to colleges you know you don't want to go to; narrow down the characteristics you want in a school to a few really important things and there will be schools that match that criteria.”
-Lacey Carlson, George Fox University
How do you decide which college to go to, if you get accepted by more than one?
“The best thing to do is rank the colleges in order of which you think you like them, and then go visit your top two or three. After the visit it will be pretty clear to you where you will be going.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“It all comes down to which one you can afford and which will meet all of your academic and social needs. You have to think of the relationships you want to build and the kind of career you want to pursue and where God wants to lead you.”
-Katelyn Bye, Evangel University
How do you know where to go to apply for scholarships, and what are some of the "best ones" to apply for?
“If you are serious about college and you don't want to be in debt, get into Mrs. Fisher's office and apply for as many scholarships as you can. Don't expect people to throw money at you just because you have great grades.”
-Justin Thomas, Willamette University
“Talk to your career counselor because they know most of the scholarships that are available and look in the community for local ones. A lot of times churches give out scholarships too.”
-Katelyn Bye, Evangel University
“In the spring a billion pieces of paper will make their way into Mrs. Fisher's office. Pick up EVERY scholarship application you qualify for and fill it out. Plan for deadlines and do one or two each week. At the end of the year you may be surprised at the generosity of our community.”
-Lacey Carlson, George Fox University
“Look for scholarships that apply directly to you and that you stand a chance at. Don't bother with the ones that require you to read a book and write an essay, it's too much work with almost no chance of success... If you have a specific interest or affiliation, I can almost guarantee that there's a scholarship for it. The smaller, more local, and more specialized scholarships are typically a better bet because both factors reduce the number of people competing for that scholarship…Also apply to EVERY scholarship that does pertain to you. It's a lot of work, but it pays off in the end.”
-David Larson, University of Washington
What can you say about financial aid, where do you get all that money from?
“I really recommend looking at smaller, private schools. They can be more expensive, but they do a GREAT job at making sure that you get a lot of financial aid. Plus, if you get a couple scholarships then you won't have to pay for hardly anything. That's the myth about private schools. You don't really have to pay that much in the end.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“Don't automatically disregard the idea of loans. College is expensive and loans are inevitable. Trust me, loans are not the enemy.”
-Lacey Carlson, George Fox University
“Financial aid can come from all sorts of places…A lot of people will talk down $500 or even $1000 scholarships as "a drop in the bucket", but they add up.”
-David Larson, University of Washington
How do you balance Senior Projects/Advice on Senior Projects?
“Do most of the senior project work in AG. Don't stay up super late when you can do it in AG”
-Bailey Bersin, Linn-Benton Community College
“Get them done as early as possible. Choose something that you are passionate about. Don't just make it another thing you "have" to do. Make it fun! Form relationships with your adviser and mentor. It makes the entire project way more fun. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Your graduation is actually on the line for this one!...Be adults! Get them done on time!”
-Brittany Brown, Western Oregon University
“Unless you're really seeking a challenge, don't go for a project that takes a monumental amount of time. There's so much busy-work involved that the simpler the project, the better for saving time.”
-Lacey Carlson, George Fox University
“You balance senior projects by coming up with a clear plan early on about what you want to do, and then go about the process of getting it done….If your only goal in doing your senior project is to fill out some arduous paperwork, spend a couple hours doing community service, and check off boxes on your graduation requirements then you've missed the point entirely. Pick something big, something that both interests and stretches you, something that may just have truly lasting effects. It will take a lot of work and a lot of time. There will be times at which you have no clue how you will manage all of the demands or even finish. The results, however, will be priceless...”
-David Larson, University of Washington
How do you balance everything out between work, school, senior projects, and applying for colleges and scholarships?
“You just have to be really balanced and focused when you get home. Set aside a certain amount of time each night for homework, scholarships, and college applications. It doesn't even have to be that much time for scholarships or applications, just 30 minutes every night or every other night will put you ahead of the game.”
-Briauna Stadeli, Whitworth University
“I kept a very detailed planner of everything I had to do (applications, resumes, senior project, scholarships, homework etc.). It helped me manage my time and it kept me organized.”
-Brittany Brown, Western Oregon University
What are the pros and cons of going to a community college?
“Pros of community college: Cheaper tuition, smaller classes, more interaction with a teacher (it's easier to ask for help in person)...It’s a cheaper way to "figure out what you want to be when you grow up", you can take random classes just for fun and know it’s not costing you a fortune. Cons of community college: No dorm life (this can be a pro for some people). You're not thrown into as many new people as you would be with a university”
-Bailey Bersin, Linn-Benton Community College
“The obvious pros of going to community college is SAVING MONEY. I’m taking the same classes I would at a more expensive university but paying WAY less. It is like finding great sales on the clearance rack. Depending on your perspective, this next point could be a pro or con. There are so many characters at community college. You have students of all ages ranging anywhere from 15 years to 60+ years, people of all different backgrounds, ideas, interests. It is like mixing all the different colors into a bucket but still being able to see all of them...It can be totally overwhelming, but I would also wager that it is something the university students are missing out on.”
-Kat Stoltz, Chemeketa Community College
Other Advice:
“Advice to the adventurous. There are other ways to make it without going to college. You have to be realistic and hardworking if you want to make your way in the world without the benefit of a diploma, but it is possible. Whatever you do, make sure you know WHY you are doing what you're doing, and if it is what you truly want. You're adults now. Take other adults’ advice with a grain of salt.”
-Justin Thomas, Willamette University
“Get an early release not late arrival it gives you the impression that you don’t need to sleep in when in actuality you do!!!”
-Alex Jones, Chemeketa Community College
Monday, December 13, 2010
Silverton students donate 99 pints to Blood Drive
Silverton High School seniors Christine Hatley, Jacob Brubaker, Sophia Johnston, Rebekah Jones and Nicholas Sheets organized a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross, which resulted students donating 99 pints of blood.
Oil Can Henry Scholarship
Oil Can Henry’s in Silverton is offering a $1,000 scholarship.
To qualify, an applicant must be a graduating high school senior who lives in a community with an Oil Can Henry's center and is planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two or four-year college or vocational-technical school.
Applications must be completed and submitted by Jan. 31, 2011, to be eligible.
“The applicants must include a 300-word essay on what trust means to me. Trust is incredibly important to all of us at Oil Can Henry’s,” said Chris Shepanek, CEO of Oil Can Henry’s. “We’re successful because we’re focused on earning our customers’ trust with each visit. So, it was only natural to ask applicants to share what trust means to them.”
Scholarship finalists will be selected on the basis of academic record, leadership, participation in school and community activities and work experience.
Interested students may begin the application process at http://www.oilcanhenrys.com/scholarship.
To qualify, an applicant must be a graduating high school senior who lives in a community with an Oil Can Henry's center and is planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two or four-year college or vocational-technical school.
Applications must be completed and submitted by Jan. 31, 2011, to be eligible.
“The applicants must include a 300-word essay on what trust means to me. Trust is incredibly important to all of us at Oil Can Henry’s,” said Chris Shepanek, CEO of Oil Can Henry’s. “We’re successful because we’re focused on earning our customers’ trust with each visit. So, it was only natural to ask applicants to share what trust means to them.”
Scholarship finalists will be selected on the basis of academic record, leadership, participation in school and community activities and work experience.
Interested students may begin the application process at http://www.oilcanhenrys.com/scholarship.
Graduate Gives Words of Wisdom
advice by SHS Graduate-Justin Thomas
If you are serious about college and you don't want to be in debt, get into Mrs. Fisher's Office and apply for as many scholarships as you can.
Advice for applying to colleges. Apply to a lot. Competition between schools gives you a bargaining chip.
Advice to the cocky know-it-alls. Don't expect people to throw money at you just because you have great grades. When you get to college, you are going to be amongst hundreds of equally or better qualified students. You have to keep working at it.
Advice to the adventurous. There are other ways to make it without going to college. You have to be realistic and hardworking if you want to make your way in the world without the benefit of a diploma, but it is possible. Whatever you do, make sure you know WHY you are doing what you're doing, and if it is what you truly want. You're adults now. Take other adults advice with a grain of salt.
If you are serious about college and you don't want to be in debt, get into Mrs. Fisher's Office and apply for as many scholarships as you can.
Advice for applying to colleges. Apply to a lot. Competition between schools gives you a bargaining chip.
Advice to the cocky know-it-alls. Don't expect people to throw money at you just because you have great grades. When you get to college, you are going to be amongst hundreds of equally or better qualified students. You have to keep working at it.
Advice to the adventurous. There are other ways to make it without going to college. You have to be realistic and hardworking if you want to make your way in the world without the benefit of a diploma, but it is possible. Whatever you do, make sure you know WHY you are doing what you're doing, and if it is what you truly want. You're adults now. Take other adults advice with a grain of salt.
Elk's Scholarship Winners
The winners of the Elks Scholarship were announced at a banquet on Dec. 12. J'nyssa Baker, Elizabeth Leslie, and Erin Kelley won a $650 award. The top boy and girl were Riley Aman and Rachel Palmquist, who each won $1,000. They will move on to the district level.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Cole Ellis: Bowling Phenom
by Trevor Finch
Sports Editor
How do you get involved with bowling? “Well, it’s a Silverton High School Club brought to us by Silver Creek Lanes, and you just sign up and pay your dues.”
When are practices? “Practices are Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm and Saturday are league day s which means we get to bowl three games and better our average.”
Do you compete against other schools?
“Yes indeed we do. All schools from the Salem area, Dallas, Cascade, West Albany, South Albany, and a few from Portland.”
What’s the highest score you have ever gotten? “189, but my average is around a 140ish.”
Who do bowl with? “My home boy D-Train a.k.a. Dalton Sedivy, Devin Oei, Brandon Damewood, Traylor a.k.a. Taylor Bradberry, Eric Nasset, and Karen Witherspoon.”
Who is the coach? The A-team coach is Paul Holden, and the B-team coach is Guy Glennie.”
What’s the best part about bowling?“Well, what other sport can you eat curly fries and drink a large pop, while doing it? And of course its fun and a pretty rad sport.”
Do you plan to become a professional bowler? “It depends where life takes me, it would be cool, but pretty hard to compete against the best around.”
Sports Editor
How do you get involved with bowling? “Well, it’s a Silverton High School Club brought to us by Silver Creek Lanes, and you just sign up and pay your dues.”
When are practices? “Practices are Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 5:30pm and Saturday are league day s which means we get to bowl three games and better our average.”
Do you compete against other schools?
“Yes indeed we do. All schools from the Salem area, Dallas, Cascade, West Albany, South Albany, and a few from Portland.”
What’s the highest score you have ever gotten? “189, but my average is around a 140ish.”
Who do bowl with? “My home boy D-Train a.k.a. Dalton Sedivy, Devin Oei, Brandon Damewood, Traylor a.k.a. Taylor Bradberry, Eric Nasset, and Karen Witherspoon.”
Who is the coach? The A-team coach is Paul Holden, and the B-team coach is Guy Glennie.”
What’s the best part about bowling?“Well, what other sport can you eat curly fries and drink a large pop, while doing it? And of course its fun and a pretty rad sport.”
Do you plan to become a professional bowler? “It depends where life takes me, it would be cool, but pretty hard to compete against the best around.”
Silverton Wrestlers Take Second
On Dec. 11, Silverton wrestlers placed second overall at the Silverton Invitational, with five Silverton wrestlers getting first class in their weight class.
1st Place Champions
112 Izaak Tobin
135 Clancy Brady
140 Nick Kamas
145 Blake Bearham
152 Quinn Dreher
2nd Place finishers
103 Jacob Brundridge
119 Nelson Mora
171 Francisco Ortiz
3rd Place finishers
130 Devin Merrifield
135 Colby Riesterer
5th Place finishers
125 Nick Brundridge
130 Micheal Funrue
140 Hunter Fennimore
Congratulations!
1st Place Champions
112 Izaak Tobin
135 Clancy Brady
140 Nick Kamas
145 Blake Bearham
152 Quinn Dreher
2nd Place finishers
103 Jacob Brundridge
119 Nelson Mora
171 Francisco Ortiz
3rd Place finishers
130 Devin Merrifield
135 Colby Riesterer
5th Place finishers
125 Nick Brundridge
130 Micheal Funrue
140 Hunter Fennimore
Congratulations!
Oregon Going for National Championship
Dereck Brights
Guest Reporter
Perfection is something that the Oregon Ducks have never accomplished in their football history.
The best record Oregon had had before the win over Oregon State in the Civil War last Saturday, was 11-1 in the 2001 season after beating Colorado in the Fiesta Bowl and finishing No. 2 in the nation. That year Oregon was left out of the National Championship Game against Miami, and Duck fans were infuriated that they didn’t get a chance at the National Championship Game.
This year was totally different, and as Jerry Allen, the Duck announcer, said after the victory over Oregon State, “Can you believe the magical season this has become? And it’s not over.”
So, what about the National Championship Game? The Ducks will be facing the Auburn Tigers from Alabama and champions of the SEC (South Eastern Conference). They are led by Heisman hopeful Cameron Newton who has passed for 28 touchdowns and ran for 1400 yards and 20 touchdowns. Auburn’s overall offense is ranked No. 2 in the nation and Oregon’s offense is ranked No. 5. Oregon, though, is ranked No. 14 in defense in college football giving up only 18.4 points per game while Auburn is ranked No. 54 in the nation giving up 24.5 points per game.
The game will be played in Glendale, Arizona in the University of Phoenix Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals. This matchup is the first between the two schools and the first for each to play in a National Championship Game.
In last week’s Civil War game the passion and rivalry ran deep. Families and friends were divided by their love for the orange or the green.
On January 10, let’s hope all of us will come together to cheer for one team, and watch the “magic” happen.
Guest Reporter
Perfection is something that the Oregon Ducks have never accomplished in their football history.
The best record Oregon had had before the win over Oregon State in the Civil War last Saturday, was 11-1 in the 2001 season after beating Colorado in the Fiesta Bowl and finishing No. 2 in the nation. That year Oregon was left out of the National Championship Game against Miami, and Duck fans were infuriated that they didn’t get a chance at the National Championship Game.
This year was totally different, and as Jerry Allen, the Duck announcer, said after the victory over Oregon State, “Can you believe the magical season this has become? And it’s not over.”
So, what about the National Championship Game? The Ducks will be facing the Auburn Tigers from Alabama and champions of the SEC (South Eastern Conference). They are led by Heisman hopeful Cameron Newton who has passed for 28 touchdowns and ran for 1400 yards and 20 touchdowns. Auburn’s overall offense is ranked No. 2 in the nation and Oregon’s offense is ranked No. 5. Oregon, though, is ranked No. 14 in defense in college football giving up only 18.4 points per game while Auburn is ranked No. 54 in the nation giving up 24.5 points per game.
The game will be played in Glendale, Arizona in the University of Phoenix Stadium, the home of the Arizona Cardinals. This matchup is the first between the two schools and the first for each to play in a National Championship Game.
In last week’s Civil War game the passion and rivalry ran deep. Families and friends were divided by their love for the orange or the green.
On January 10, let’s hope all of us will come together to cheer for one team, and watch the “magic” happen.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Historic Food Drive
Silverton High School’s Future Business Leaders of America students Lauri Miller, Christa Kuenzi and Devin Thomas led one of the largest food drives in the history of the school.
More than 1,700 pounds of food were collected consisting of about 1642 various items. All items were donated to Silverton Area Community Aid, the local non-profit food bank.
Miller, Kuenzi and Thomas would like to thank the students and staff of Silverton High School for their commitment on helping fight hunger in our community.
The Food Drive kicked off with an assembly on Nov. 10. The focus of the assembly was on food instability in our community and helping the students become more socially aware about this immediate problem. The top 10 most wanted food times were announced, including: pasta, pasta sauce, chili, peanut butter, vegetables, macaroni and cheese, soup, tuna, fruit, and cereal.
FBLA members Thomas, Miller and Kuenzi are presenting this project entitled, “Freedom From Hunger” as their Silverton FBLA community service project for state competition held in April in Portland.
FBLA members Thomas, Miller and Kuenzi are presenting this project entitled, “Freedom From Hunger” as their Silverton FBLA community service project for state competition held in April in Portland.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Speech team results from Clackamas Tournament
The Silverton High School Speech and Debate team competed in the Clackamas High School Tournament on Dec. 1. The team took fourth place.
Here are the results:
Stephan McClanahan, sophomore, and Elizabeth Timmons, freshman, second place in novice dual
Austin Anderson, junior, and Riley Johnston, sophomore, placed third in Open dual
Aden Krueger, junior, and Truman Mallon, senior, placed first in Open dual
Jasmine Kim, senior, placed first in Open Expository
Jordan Dooley, junior, placed first in Open Oratory
Elisabeth Leslie, senior, finaled in novice prose
Elizabeth Timmons, freshman, finaled in novice prose
Haley Karlson, senior, finaled in open storytelling
Ethan Elliott, sophomore, placed first in open Student Congress
Here are the results:
Stephan McClanahan, sophomore, and Elizabeth Timmons, freshman, second place in novice dual
Austin Anderson, junior, and Riley Johnston, sophomore, placed third in Open dual
Aden Krueger, junior, and Truman Mallon, senior, placed first in Open dual
Jasmine Kim, senior, placed first in Open Expository
Jordan Dooley, junior, placed first in Open Oratory
Elisabeth Leslie, senior, finaled in novice prose
Elizabeth Timmons, freshman, finaled in novice prose
Haley Karlson, senior, finaled in open storytelling
Ethan Elliott, sophomore, placed first in open Student Congress
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Cheer Team Sells Poinsettias
This holiday season you can buy a poinsettia for $14 and support the Silverton Cheer Team at the same time! The team is raising money for the winter sports season by selling them at every boys' and girls' varsity basketball game. You can also purchase them from any cheerleader during the day. The sale will be going from Nov. 18- Dec. 18. For information, you can email Caytlan Cazzanigi at c8lan2@hotmail.com
Monday, November 15, 2010
Meet a Fox
Interviewed by Elizabeth Rueda and Amanda Maddux
Brittnie Haynes
Year: Sophomore
What activities do you participate in?
Soccer and track because they’re interesting.
What is your favorite color?
Yellow because it reminds me of sunshine and that makes me happy.
Do you wear mismatched or matching socks?
I always wear mismatched socks.
What is your favorite candy?
My favorite candy is Snickers, because it has everything, like peanuts, which makes it healthy.
Did you dress up this Halloween?
I dressed up like a cat, because it’s the first thing that I could come up with.
Brittnie Haynes
Year: Sophomore
What activities do you participate in?
Soccer and track because they’re interesting.
What is your favorite color?
Yellow because it reminds me of sunshine and that makes me happy.
Do you wear mismatched or matching socks?
I always wear mismatched socks.
What is your favorite candy?
My favorite candy is Snickers, because it has everything, like peanuts, which makes it healthy.
Did you dress up this Halloween?
I dressed up like a cat, because it’s the first thing that I could come up with.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Soccer teams receive sportsmanship award
The Silverton High School boys' and girls' soccer teams received the 2010 Sportsmanship Award from the Salem Soccer Referees Association.
The award is given to the school displaying the highest level of sportsmanship.
SHS Athletic Director Greg Kaatz said he has received a number of phone calls and emails from opposing schools expressing “their appreciation for a great soccer experience at Silverton High School. I would like the community to know that our student-athletes, coaches, parents, and facilities represent Silverton incredibly well.”
The award is given to the school displaying the highest level of sportsmanship.
SHS Athletic Director Greg Kaatz said he has received a number of phone calls and emails from opposing schools expressing “their appreciation for a great soccer experience at Silverton High School. I would like the community to know that our student-athletes, coaches, parents, and facilities represent Silverton incredibly well.”
Speech Team Results
By Amanda Maddux
Reporter
The Silverton High School Speech and Debate team has competed in four tournaments as of Nov. 10 with the team receiving third place at the Silverton Invitational.
Here are the following individual results:
South Albany Student Congress, Oct. 19
Truman Mallon, senior, was awarded the outstanding chair in Super Congress.
Shannon Kelley, freshman, placed second in house.
The following speech team members made Super Congress: Truman Mallon, Ethan Elliott, Blaine Smith, Amy Albrecht and Diana Flores.
Willamette Tournament, Oct. 22-23
Jasmine Kim, senior, first place in Senior Expository
Megan Knox, freshman, finaled in Junior Expository
Shannon Kelley, freshman, finaled in Junior Radio
Luke Yarnall, second in Junior Extemporaneous
Silverton Invitational, Nov. 6
Gavin Knox and Ethan Elliott first place in open duo.
Casey Magis-Agosta, first place Novice Dramatic Interpretation
Truman Mallon and Aden Kruger, second place in open duo
Annie Bradberry, second place in humorous interpretation
Jordan Dooley, second place in open oratory
Riley Johnston, second place in open impromptu
Amanda Maddux, second place in novice poetry
Jesse Price, second place in open prose
Megan Knox, third place in Novice Expository
Elizabeth Leslie, third place in Novice prose
Reporter
The Silverton High School Speech and Debate team has competed in four tournaments as of Nov. 10 with the team receiving third place at the Silverton Invitational.
Here are the following individual results:
South Albany Student Congress, Oct. 19
Truman Mallon, senior, was awarded the outstanding chair in Super Congress.
Shannon Kelley, freshman, placed second in house.
The following speech team members made Super Congress: Truman Mallon, Ethan Elliott, Blaine Smith, Amy Albrecht and Diana Flores.
Willamette Tournament, Oct. 22-23
Jasmine Kim, senior, first place in Senior Expository
Megan Knox, freshman, finaled in Junior Expository
Shannon Kelley, freshman, finaled in Junior Radio
Luke Yarnall, second in Junior Extemporaneous
Silverton Invitational, Nov. 6
Gavin Knox and Ethan Elliott first place in open duo.
Casey Magis-Agosta, first place Novice Dramatic Interpretation
Truman Mallon and Aden Kruger, second place in open duo
Annie Bradberry, second place in humorous interpretation
Jordan Dooley, second place in open oratory
Riley Johnston, second place in open impromptu
Amanda Maddux, second place in novice poetry
Jesse Price, second place in open prose
Megan Knox, third place in Novice Expository
Elizabeth Leslie, third place in Novice prose
Morgan Squared
By Trevor Finch
Sports Editor
"Morgan Squared" competed at the OSSA 5A State Cross Country meet Saturday, Nov. 6 at Lane Community College in Eugene with both varsity athletes finishing in the top 40 runners in their individual races.
Junior Morgan Anderson finished 20th place with a time of 20 minutes, 18 seconds in the women's race out 95 runners.
Sophomore Morgan Coxen finished 38th place out of 94 runners in the men's race with a time of 17 minutes, 24 seconds.
Sports Editor
"Morgan Squared" competed at the OSSA 5A State Cross Country meet Saturday, Nov. 6 at Lane Community College in Eugene with both varsity athletes finishing in the top 40 runners in their individual races.
Junior Morgan Anderson finished 20th place with a time of 20 minutes, 18 seconds in the women's race out 95 runners.
Sophomore Morgan Coxen finished 38th place out of 94 runners in the men's race with a time of 17 minutes, 24 seconds.
Freshmen Election Results
Congratulations to:
Rachael Gabriel-freshmen class president
Lilly Paradis-freshmen class vice president
Rebeca Ilisoi-freshmen class treasurer
Rachael Gabriel-freshmen class president
Lilly Paradis-freshmen class vice president
Rebeca Ilisoi-freshmen class treasurer
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Silverton's Dance Team gets first place in Jazz
By Grace Hansen
Editor
Silverton dance team member Sophia Johnston, a senior, was surprised Nov. 6, as her team won first place in Jazz not only in their division at the Wilsonville High School competition, but out of all 12 teams competing, making them grand champions.
"It was surprising because we have six new people on the dance floor this year and seven returners," Johnston said.
They also went on to place third in their division for Hip-Hop.
Their next competition is at Clackamas High School Saturday, Nov. 13.
The Silverton Dance team will have a challenge they didn’t have at the Wilsonville High School.
Freshman dance team member Celiah Norris broke her ankle in a non-dance related accident.
Now Carissa Grambush will have to step up to the plate and learn Norris’ position and group placement in a week’s time.
"I’m sure that she will be okay; this competition will just be a bit different," Johnston commented.
Click here to see the Silverton Dance Team performing a Jazz piece from 2009.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Mid-Willamette Valley All-League Honors
Congratulations to the Silverton High School athletes for being selected to Mid-Willamette Valley Conference All-League teams.
Varsity Football
Shane Brownell, senior, second-team defensive lineman
Evan Whitney, senior, honorable mention, defensive lineman
Joe Bochsler, senior, second-team, defensive linebacker
Kendall Gabriel, senior, third-team defensive linebacker
Torrey Rogness, junior, second-team defensive back; honorable mention punter; first-team wide receiver
Troy Sinn, senior, second-team kick returner; first-team running back
Matt Bauer, senior, honorable mention offensive tackle
Nick Reinhard, senior, third-team quarterback
Varsity Volleyball Team
Lindsay Birch, senior, first-team
Maureen Fennimore, senior, first-team
Megan Miller, senior, first-team
Lindsey Almquist, senior, first-team
Haley Hibbs, junior, second-team
Hanna Butsch, junior, second-team
Varsity Girls' Soccer Team
Sierra Bruseven, senior, first-team forward
Sarah Burk, senior, second-team defender
Miranda Roth, sophomore, second-team midfielder.
Jane Kitts, junior, honorable mention defender
Jordan Keating, junior, honorable mention defender
Jade Warriner, junior, honorable mention goalie
Varsity Boys' Soccer Team
Ian Crist, junior, honorable mention
Carlos Gomez, freshman, honorable mention
J'Rrett Baker, freshman, honorable mention
Varsity Football
Shane Brownell, senior, second-team defensive lineman
Evan Whitney, senior, honorable mention, defensive lineman
Joe Bochsler, senior, second-team, defensive linebacker
Kendall Gabriel, senior, third-team defensive linebacker
Torrey Rogness, junior, second-team defensive back; honorable mention punter; first-team wide receiver
Troy Sinn, senior, second-team kick returner; first-team running back
Matt Bauer, senior, honorable mention offensive tackle
Nick Reinhard, senior, third-team quarterback
Varsity Volleyball Team
Lindsay Birch, senior, first-team
Maureen Fennimore, senior, first-team
Megan Miller, senior, first-team
Lindsey Almquist, senior, first-team
Haley Hibbs, junior, second-team
Hanna Butsch, junior, second-team
Varsity Girls' Soccer Team
Sierra Bruseven, senior, first-team forward
Sarah Burk, senior, second-team defender
Miranda Roth, sophomore, second-team midfielder.
Jane Kitts, junior, honorable mention defender
Jordan Keating, junior, honorable mention defender
Jade Warriner, junior, honorable mention goalie
Varsity Boys' Soccer Team
Ian Crist, junior, honorable mention
Carlos Gomez, freshman, honorable mention
J'Rrett Baker, freshman, honorable mention
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Two runners to compete at state
Silverton High School junior Morgan Anderson and sophomore Morgan Coxen will compete in the OSAA 5A State Cross Country meet at Lane Community College on Saturday, Nov. 6.
Anderson took second place at the Mid-Willamette Valley District Cross Country meet on Oct. 30 with a time of 19 minutes, 37 seconds. Freshman Kelly Faulhaber took 17th place with a time of 21 minutes,3 seconds. The varsity girls' team took sixth place in league.
Coxen took third place at district with a time of 16 minutes, 29 seconds. The varsity boys' team took seventh place in league.
Anderson took second place at the Mid-Willamette Valley District Cross Country meet on Oct. 30 with a time of 19 minutes, 37 seconds. Freshman Kelly Faulhaber took 17th place with a time of 21 minutes,3 seconds. The varsity girls' team took sixth place in league.
Coxen took third place at district with a time of 16 minutes, 29 seconds. The varsity boys' team took seventh place in league.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Meet a Fox
Interview by Paetra Randall
Meet a Fox is a weekly story to feature students. If there is a student you would like interviewed, leave a note at the Fox's Howl newsroom.
Name: Cameron Ellis
Grade: Junior
Activities: Track in the spring and Marshal Arts
If you could be any animal for a day which one would you be and why?
I would be any eagle because they can fly.
If you could have three wishes granted what would they be?
Money, time machine and a really nice car.
What’s one thing many people don’t know about you?
I like purple socks.
What’s your favorite song of all time and why?
“AC/DC- Back in Black” It sounds great and I really like the beat of it.
What’s your first thought when you wake up in the morning?
“Is it Friday?”
Are you a collector of anything?
Army stuff because a lot of my family has been in the military.
Have any hidden talents?
I can do a back flip.
What’s the first thing you notice in the opposite sex?
Eye color, it’s the most attractive thing in a girl.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Random Questions
Interviewed by Amanda Maddux and Elizabeth Rueda
Reporters
Can you dream of having a dream?
Sophomore Austin Kraemer: "Inception."
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
Freshman Alexa Duerst: “To get a new perspective”
At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?
Freshman Miranda Frey: “Both, because it’s more comfortable."
What is the strangest dream you’ve ever had?
Freshman Jonathan Kropf: “I came in to take my Algebra 2 Quiz, but found out I was in my underwear, and then Mr. Rogers was a cat”.
Would you give a homeless person CPR if they were dying?
Freshman Sydney Asman: “I guess I would. If they really needed help I would do it, even if they were homeless.”
If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?
Freshman Ramiro Morales: "… You have succeeded?”
Think of the last person who you really knew that died. You have the chance to give them one hour of life back, but you have to give one year of your life. Do you?
Naomi Miller: “I would save my great grandma, because she is one of my favorite people. She’s awesome.”
Reporters
Can you dream of having a dream?
Sophomore Austin Kraemer: "Inception."
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
Freshman Alexa Duerst: “To get a new perspective”
At a movie theater which arm rest is yours?
Freshman Miranda Frey: “Both, because it’s more comfortable."
What is the strangest dream you’ve ever had?
Freshman Jonathan Kropf: “I came in to take my Algebra 2 Quiz, but found out I was in my underwear, and then Mr. Rogers was a cat”.
Would you give a homeless person CPR if they were dying?
Freshman Sydney Asman: “I guess I would. If they really needed help I would do it, even if they were homeless.”
If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?
Freshman Ramiro Morales: "… You have succeeded?”
Think of the last person who you really knew that died. You have the chance to give them one hour of life back, but you have to give one year of your life. Do you?
Naomi Miller: “I would save my great grandma, because she is one of my favorite people. She’s awesome.”
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Vote for Silverton Spirit!
Hey Foxes! Our very own Mulitmedia Productions class has submitted a display of Fox's Spirit on the Statesman Journal School Spirit Video Challenge. Find it on Facebook or click on the link above. If our video gets the most "likes" then Silverton's Multimedia class will win $1000!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Meet a Fox
Interview by Paetra Randall
Name: Hannah Bennett
Grade: Freshman
Activities: Work for Scan-TV
If you could be any animal for a day which one would you be and why?
"I would be an exotic bird because they are pretty and they fly."
If you could have three wishes granted what would they be?
"Money, world peace, and probably ask for more wishes."
What’s one thing many people don’t know about you?
"I am pretty easy to talk to."
What’s your favorite song of all time and why?
“Amos Lee-Colors” this is my favorite song because I have a lot of good memories with this particular song."
What’s your first thought when you wake up in the morning?
“Don’t want to wake up, not now.”
Are you a collector of anything?
"I guess I would have to say bracelets."
Have any hidden talents?
"I can sing pretty well."
What’s the first thing you notice in the opposite sex?
"I tend to notice the eyes because it the first thing I see when I met someone."
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Volleyball Game: Lady Foxes vs. West Albany
The Lady Foxes defeated West Albany Bulldogs 3-2 on Oct. 12 at home giving the Bulldogs their first loss in the Mid-Willamette Valley league.
Soccer Beats School Shutout Record
By Grace Hansen
Editor
Jade Warriner: Varsity Soccer Goalie
The Lady Foxes Soccer team beat the school shutout record on Tuesday, Oct. 12 by defeating Dallas 10-0 at home. Including their game on Thursday against Lebanon, the Lady Foxes have tallied up seven games so far without being scored on by the opposing team.
The previous record was five games.
With more games to play goalie Jade Warriner, a junior, want to keep their shutout going.
“I don’t think that any one person in responsible for the shutout; it’s the whole team working together that has accomplished this,” Warriner said.
Their last home game is at 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at the varsity soccer field.
Editor
Jade Warriner: Varsity Soccer Goalie
The Lady Foxes Soccer team beat the school shutout record on Tuesday, Oct. 12 by defeating Dallas 10-0 at home. Including their game on Thursday against Lebanon, the Lady Foxes have tallied up seven games so far without being scored on by the opposing team.
The previous record was five games.
With more games to play goalie Jade Warriner, a junior, want to keep their shutout going.
“I don’t think that any one person in responsible for the shutout; it’s the whole team working together that has accomplished this,” Warriner said.
Their last home game is at 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at the varsity soccer field.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
SACA Food Drive
By Michael Mueller
Guest Reporter
In an effort to make a positive difference in the community, The National Honor Society has taken part in the annual SACA food drive.
The NHS was assigned routes to drop off and pick up food bags. In addition to running routes, NHS members also helped sort and package donated food.
This year’s food drive had a great turnout and the National Honor Society was glad to help in these hard economic times.
Ian Crist does Double Duty
By Abigail Grant and
Madeline Grant
Reporters
Silverton High School junior Ian Crist has one uniform he wears when he’s playing for the varsity football team and another when he’s playing for the varsity soccer team.
However, there’s one thing he wears when he’s playing for both teams.
His soccer cleats.
When people ask why he wears his soccer cleats to kick the football, Crist replies, “I love my soccer cleats and wouldn’t use anything else.”
Having played competitive soccer for many years, Crist never thought that he would play football.
This season, Crist is the only varsity athlete to participate in two fall sports.
Friends on the football team and SHS Head Football Coach John Mannion encouraged Crist to tryout to be the team’s kicker.
A talented athlete, Crist said he’s learned the techniques and tricks to kicking the football whether it’s punting after a fourth down or kicking a field goal.
After school, Crist first attends “special teams” football practice before he heads over to soccer practice.
Sometimes, Crist said, there is a conflict with him having to always miss Friday night soccer practice for the football games but it ends up working out.
“Having to balance out between both sports and make the coaches happy is sometimes a challenge,” Crist said.
Being involved in both sports is time consuming and overwhelming but he plans on playing both football and soccer next year as a senior for Silverton High School.
Madeline Grant
Reporters
Silverton High School junior Ian Crist has one uniform he wears when he’s playing for the varsity football team and another when he’s playing for the varsity soccer team.
However, there’s one thing he wears when he’s playing for both teams.
His soccer cleats.
When people ask why he wears his soccer cleats to kick the football, Crist replies, “I love my soccer cleats and wouldn’t use anything else.”
Having played competitive soccer for many years, Crist never thought that he would play football.
This season, Crist is the only varsity athlete to participate in two fall sports.
Friends on the football team and SHS Head Football Coach John Mannion encouraged Crist to tryout to be the team’s kicker.
A talented athlete, Crist said he’s learned the techniques and tricks to kicking the football whether it’s punting after a fourth down or kicking a field goal.
After school, Crist first attends “special teams” football practice before he heads over to soccer practice.
Sometimes, Crist said, there is a conflict with him having to always miss Friday night soccer practice for the football games but it ends up working out.
“Having to balance out between both sports and make the coaches happy is sometimes a challenge,” Crist said.
Being involved in both sports is time consuming and overwhelming but he plans on playing both football and soccer next year as a senior for Silverton High School.
Little Shop of Horrors
By Erin Kelley
Assistant Editor
A show filled with a talking plant, singing, dancing, and music is about to be performed by the thespians of Silverton High School.
“Little Shop of Horrors” is a comedic musical, written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, filled with songs such as Suddenly Seymour, Somewhere That's Green, Dentist, and Skid Row.
“The show's about a man, Seymour, who finds a mysterious talking plant, which changes his luck for the better, or perhaps for the worst,” senior Gavin Know said.
Auditions for the show were held during the summer, so students have been able to rehearse since the first day of school.
“I wanted to audition for the show because it has amazing music, stupendous dialogue, and is very fun to be be in,” senior Casey Magis-Agosta said, who plays the lead role of Seymour. Students have been rehearsing everyday for around 2 hours, working to perfect the show for its upcoming opening night.
“Incorporating the music, singing, dancing, and orchestra, and trying to get them to look good, has been the hardest part,” Magis-Agosta said.
They've also been rehearsing to try to get into their characters.Knox, who plays Mr. Mushnik, said, “I have to try to remember to be old. I have to try to get into that mindset.”
When asked his favorite part of the show, Magis-Agosta said, “I don't want to spoil the show. People need to come see it.”
Reserve your tickets by calling SHS at 503-873-6331, ext. 3778 or by emailing the Theater Director, Doug Ousterhout, at ousterhout_doug@silverfalls.k12.or.us.
Prices are $5 for students and $10 for adults
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
Sunday Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.
Thursday Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
Friday Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
Assistant Editor
A show filled with a talking plant, singing, dancing, and music is about to be performed by the thespians of Silverton High School.
“Little Shop of Horrors” is a comedic musical, written by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, filled with songs such as Suddenly Seymour, Somewhere That's Green, Dentist, and Skid Row.
“The show's about a man, Seymour, who finds a mysterious talking plant, which changes his luck for the better, or perhaps for the worst,” senior Gavin Know said.
Auditions for the show were held during the summer, so students have been able to rehearse since the first day of school.
“I wanted to audition for the show because it has amazing music, stupendous dialogue, and is very fun to be be in,” senior Casey Magis-Agosta said, who plays the lead role of Seymour. Students have been rehearsing everyday for around 2 hours, working to perfect the show for its upcoming opening night.
“Incorporating the music, singing, dancing, and orchestra, and trying to get them to look good, has been the hardest part,” Magis-Agosta said.
They've also been rehearsing to try to get into their characters.Knox, who plays Mr. Mushnik, said, “I have to try to remember to be old. I have to try to get into that mindset.”
When asked his favorite part of the show, Magis-Agosta said, “I don't want to spoil the show. People need to come see it.”
Reserve your tickets by calling SHS at 503-873-6331, ext. 3778 or by emailing the Theater Director, Doug Ousterhout, at ousterhout_doug@silverfalls.k12.or.us.
Prices are $5 for students and $10 for adults
Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.
Sunday Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.
Thursday Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
Friday Oct. 29 at 7 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.
Foreign Exchange Student: Alice Bury
By Jordan Dooley
Reporter
Spirited students hustled through Silverton High School hallways perfecting last minute touches on Homecoming decorations.Some students frantically searched for glue sticks, as others hurried to clean up their mess from the past two days, but one student seems just to be enjoying the ride, as she walks down the hall with a smile and an offer she was ready to help.
That one noticeably calm student was Alice Bury, who looks at last minute decoration malfunctions as just more excitement to her life changing adventure.
A SHS senior, Bury's venture is her nine-month stay in Silverton. Born and raised in Umkirch, Germany, Bury admits she loves the comfort of her small hometown, but yearned for the adventure of seeing another culture.
Her desire to visit a foreign country inspired her to become an exchange student, and a few months later she found herself packing for a school year abroad.
In August, Bury waved goodbye to her family and said hello to the United States. Flying from the Frankfurt airport to Boston, Bury spent two weeks there for orientation and then caught a flight to Portland where she met her host family and began the experience of a lifetime.
Bury's host family, the Wolfard's, immediately helped in getting her set up and ready for school. Bury quickly realized how kind her host family is and describes her host brother, Blake, as being “very nice and funny."
Once comfortably settled with her host family, the most daunting part of her stay still awaited her; starting school. While other students primped their hair and worried about not having friends in their classes, Bury had others things on her mind.
“I was very excited, but worried about everything," Bury said. Bury has attended football games, school dances and the Homecoming bonfire.
Participating in such new activities, Bury admits it was comforting to partake in something a little more familiar to her life back home; the Oktoberfest.
“Even though the Oktoberfest here is much smaller, it reminded me of home and made me a little less homesick."
Home, which for Bury is 5,365 miles away, is rather similar to her life in the states. Although the two countries have distinct differences, Bury recognizes that her days in either continent practically consist of the same activities.
Like back home in Germany and here in the states, Bury's days are filled with school, work and friends. Despite some initial homesickness, Bury is adjusting to her life in Oregon and having an incredible time.
Whether cheering on the Foxes at football games or hanging with friends at school dances, Bury seems to be living her American life to the absolute fullest.
Reporter
Spirited students hustled through Silverton High School hallways perfecting last minute touches on Homecoming decorations.Some students frantically searched for glue sticks, as others hurried to clean up their mess from the past two days, but one student seems just to be enjoying the ride, as she walks down the hall with a smile and an offer she was ready to help.
That one noticeably calm student was Alice Bury, who looks at last minute decoration malfunctions as just more excitement to her life changing adventure.
A SHS senior, Bury's venture is her nine-month stay in Silverton. Born and raised in Umkirch, Germany, Bury admits she loves the comfort of her small hometown, but yearned for the adventure of seeing another culture.
Her desire to visit a foreign country inspired her to become an exchange student, and a few months later she found herself packing for a school year abroad.
In August, Bury waved goodbye to her family and said hello to the United States. Flying from the Frankfurt airport to Boston, Bury spent two weeks there for orientation and then caught a flight to Portland where she met her host family and began the experience of a lifetime.
Bury's host family, the Wolfard's, immediately helped in getting her set up and ready for school. Bury quickly realized how kind her host family is and describes her host brother, Blake, as being “very nice and funny."
Once comfortably settled with her host family, the most daunting part of her stay still awaited her; starting school. While other students primped their hair and worried about not having friends in their classes, Bury had others things on her mind.
“I was very excited, but worried about everything," Bury said. Bury has attended football games, school dances and the Homecoming bonfire.
Participating in such new activities, Bury admits it was comforting to partake in something a little more familiar to her life back home; the Oktoberfest.
“Even though the Oktoberfest here is much smaller, it reminded me of home and made me a little less homesick."
Home, which for Bury is 5,365 miles away, is rather similar to her life in the states. Although the two countries have distinct differences, Bury recognizes that her days in either continent practically consist of the same activities.
Like back home in Germany and here in the states, Bury's days are filled with school, work and friends. Despite some initial homesickness, Bury is adjusting to her life in Oregon and having an incredible time.
Whether cheering on the Foxes at football games or hanging with friends at school dances, Bury seems to be living her American life to the absolute fullest.
Cheer Team Steps it up a Notch
By Amanda Maddux
Reporter
Silverton High School’s cheer team has gotten stronger and more involved.
Last year, the cheer team had 18 girls and one guy. This year, the SHS cheer team has 16 girls with now two guys.
“I’ve always loved cheer team secretly,” Heather Ferdinand said. “I used to make fun of them because I was jealous. But once I joined I was so happy I screamed in class.”
In previous years, the cheer team only has done dances and chants on the sidelines of athletic events including football and basketball games and cross country meets. This year, they have added stunts to their routine with girls being thrown in the air and caught by fellow team members.
Stunts include a girl standing on the hands of her teammates and performing cheers, which are sure to intensify the crowd’s attention. Junior Shawn Linwood, one of the new members, can lift sophomore Klansi Hess in the air on one hand.
The team has been working on some new cheers. The cheer they did for Homecoming was a cheer they easily memorized. “It took us two to three hours everyday for about a week and a half,” said sophomore Victoria Marshll.
The cheer team practices five days a week for an hour and a half. Practices include memorizing new cheers and dance routines as well as running laps at the track.
Their job isn’t easy. “When games are coming up or we start to learn a new cheer, the training gets harder,” Kalie Grassman said, “we train two hours everyday.”
Their coaches attend all practices and games and are constantly giving the cheer team members feedback on what they did correctly and what they need to improve.
Even when they land wrong on a jump or after falling from a stunt, the cheerleaders still have a smile on their faces.
“The girls have all been working extremely hard,” Coach Courtney Sergeant said, “especially since they are working on new routines.”
With the new routines, the cheer team will participate in competitions this year. The team captains are Juniors Heather Cornu and Kalie Grassman and senior Michelle Carbajal. Cheer team is a great way to get involved at Silverton High School, several members aid.
“It’s a great team, we all get along," Shawn Linwood said. “We have laughs and it’s a great group to be around.” The cheer team is holding tryouts for the basketball season. If you are interested in trying out, talk with one of the cheerleaders or check the Daily Bulletin.
Reporter
Silverton High School’s cheer team has gotten stronger and more involved.
Last year, the cheer team had 18 girls and one guy. This year, the SHS cheer team has 16 girls with now two guys.
“I’ve always loved cheer team secretly,” Heather Ferdinand said. “I used to make fun of them because I was jealous. But once I joined I was so happy I screamed in class.”
In previous years, the cheer team only has done dances and chants on the sidelines of athletic events including football and basketball games and cross country meets. This year, they have added stunts to their routine with girls being thrown in the air and caught by fellow team members.
Stunts include a girl standing on the hands of her teammates and performing cheers, which are sure to intensify the crowd’s attention. Junior Shawn Linwood, one of the new members, can lift sophomore Klansi Hess in the air on one hand.
The team has been working on some new cheers. The cheer they did for Homecoming was a cheer they easily memorized. “It took us two to three hours everyday for about a week and a half,” said sophomore Victoria Marshll.
The cheer team practices five days a week for an hour and a half. Practices include memorizing new cheers and dance routines as well as running laps at the track.
Their job isn’t easy. “When games are coming up or we start to learn a new cheer, the training gets harder,” Kalie Grassman said, “we train two hours everyday.”
Their coaches attend all practices and games and are constantly giving the cheer team members feedback on what they did correctly and what they need to improve.
Even when they land wrong on a jump or after falling from a stunt, the cheerleaders still have a smile on their faces.
“The girls have all been working extremely hard,” Coach Courtney Sergeant said, “especially since they are working on new routines.”
With the new routines, the cheer team will participate in competitions this year. The team captains are Juniors Heather Cornu and Kalie Grassman and senior Michelle Carbajal. Cheer team is a great way to get involved at Silverton High School, several members aid.
“It’s a great team, we all get along," Shawn Linwood said. “We have laughs and it’s a great group to be around.” The cheer team is holding tryouts for the basketball season. If you are interested in trying out, talk with one of the cheerleaders or check the Daily Bulletin.
Fall All-State Academic winners
Congratulations to Silverton High School's varsity boys' cross country and football teams for placing in the top 10 in the Dairy Farmers of Oregon Academic All-State Award fall winners for 5A schools.
The program, sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Oregon, recognizes outstanding achievement in the classroom.
The boys' and girls' teams in each OSAA-sanctioned activity with the highest team grade point average earn the Academic All-State award.
Members of the top 10 schools in each classification are recognized with a commemorative pin by the Dairy Farmers of Oregon and the OSAA.
The Silverton High School boys' cross country team placed seven with a 3.57 gpa while the varsity football team placed fourth with a 3.3 gpa.
The program, sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Oregon, recognizes outstanding achievement in the classroom.
The boys' and girls' teams in each OSAA-sanctioned activity with the highest team grade point average earn the Academic All-State award.
Members of the top 10 schools in each classification are recognized with a commemorative pin by the Dairy Farmers of Oregon and the OSAA.
The Silverton High School boys' cross country team placed seven with a 3.57 gpa while the varsity football team placed fourth with a 3.3 gpa.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Small but strong defines Fox's Football Team
By Trevor Finch
Sports Editor
Big hits, big games and big potential are what the Foxes football team is all about this year.
They’ve started the season as of Oct. 13 with a Mid-Willamette Conference record of 4-2, and with a shot at the OSAA 5A state playoffs.
The Foxes have played tough this year, and have shown they can out play their size, with the average player's weight of 197.2 pounds. According to the website "webmd," the average high school football player weighs 227 pounds.
The Fox's varsity football players have blown out Woodburn, South Albany, and Dallas High schools with a combined score of 128-13.
Although the team has had some great games, they lost to the number one team in league on Oct. 7, the Corvallis Spartans, with a score of 35-14.
“We may not be big, but we have heart; that is what has gotten us this far,” senior and defensive back Jacob Brumbaugh said.
The Foxes football team is currently tied for fourth in league with the West Albany Bulldogs, which they play at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Silverton High School.
Both teams have a league record of 3-2, but the West Albany is 3-3 overall.
The playoffs are within reach for the Fox's football team.
They just have to make the effort to get there.
If the Foxes win this game against West Albany, it guarantees them a spot in the 5A state playoffs.
Seniors, don’t forget about the tailgater before the game at 5 p.m. Oct. 15 behind the snack shack.
Sports Editor
Big hits, big games and big potential are what the Foxes football team is all about this year.
They’ve started the season as of Oct. 13 with a Mid-Willamette Conference record of 4-2, and with a shot at the OSAA 5A state playoffs.
The Foxes have played tough this year, and have shown they can out play their size, with the average player's weight of 197.2 pounds. According to the website "webmd," the average high school football player weighs 227 pounds.
The Fox's varsity football players have blown out Woodburn, South Albany, and Dallas High schools with a combined score of 128-13.
Although the team has had some great games, they lost to the number one team in league on Oct. 7, the Corvallis Spartans, with a score of 35-14.
“We may not be big, but we have heart; that is what has gotten us this far,” senior and defensive back Jacob Brumbaugh said.
The Foxes football team is currently tied for fourth in league with the West Albany Bulldogs, which they play at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Silverton High School.
Both teams have a league record of 3-2, but the West Albany is 3-3 overall.
The playoffs are within reach for the Fox's football team.
They just have to make the effort to get there.
If the Foxes win this game against West Albany, it guarantees them a spot in the 5A state playoffs.
Seniors, don’t forget about the tailgater before the game at 5 p.m. Oct. 15 behind the snack shack.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
A Letter from the Editor:
By Grace Hansen
Editor
If it weren’t for Our Town, the printed Fox’s Howl would be extinct. At the end of last school year the staff of the Silverton High School student-produced newspaper was told that there weren’t enough teachers or resources to keep the paper printed in the 2010-2011 school year.
The only option was to combine the class with the Yearbook team taught by Nancy Miller and write short stories to put on the school website. The students had mixed feelings about this change.
“We were willing to make the change but we were worried that students wouldn’t read what we wrote if it was only online,” Assistant-Editor and senior Erin Kelley commented.
When the newspaper staff learned that Our Town would let them print four pages in their newspaper every other month it gave them renewed hope.
“It was like the Fox’s Howl was coming back, but now the whole town would be reading it,” Sports Editor and senior Trevor Finch added.
The beginning of the school year has been challenging for the newspaper team. They started out with only two writers officially in the class but have grown to six. Amanda Maddux, a sophomore, and Elizabeth Rueda, a senior, are both new to the newspaper but have already proved to be valuable assets to the team by jumping right in without much training.
Also, Jordan Dooley, a junior and a returning Fox’s Howl staff member, has been writing for the paper in her spare time because she couldn’t squeeze the class into her schedule.Even though the staff has doubled in size since the first day of school, they are still a small group.
“I’m hoping that next semester we can get some more students to join the class so that there won’t be so much pressure on only six students,” Kristine Thomas said.
Thomas is the Managing Editor for Our Town and has also been a mentor and leader for the newspaper staff. Every afternoon Thomas goes to Silverton High school to correct articles, give advice, set deadlines, and touch base with the students.
“I enjoy working with the students, even though sometimes I have to bribe them with food,” Thomas said laughing. Another challenge facing the newspaper staff has been getting the blog set up for the online article
s.“We didn’t realize how much work it would be getting the Fox’s Howl up online and learning how to navigate the site,” Finch said. Derek McElfresh, in charge of student info and data at Silverton High School, set up the Fox’s Howl online and has guided the staff through the process of learning how to use and manage the blog-style site.
“I don’t know how we could have pulled this off without all of the help we have received from Kristine, Derek and Our Town. They have been so helpful and provided such a great opportunity to gain real-life experience in journalism and teamwork,” Kelley said.
The goal of the Fox’s Howl newspaper staff is to give the Silverton community a peek into the lives and activities of high school students.
“When people read our articles we want them to feel like they caught a glimpse of the talent, spirit, and character possessed by Silverton High School Students,” Kelley said.
You can visit the Fox’s Howl online at http://www.thefoxshowl.blogspot.com/ or go to the Silverton High School webpage and click on The Fox’s Howl link to find new articles and pictures each week.
If you are interested in contributing to the Fox’s Howl with your writing, photo-taking abilities, or ideas there will be a meeting at Silverton High School, Room A104 (newsroom), during both lunches on Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 21.
Editor
If it weren’t for Our Town, the printed Fox’s Howl would be extinct. At the end of last school year the staff of the Silverton High School student-produced newspaper was told that there weren’t enough teachers or resources to keep the paper printed in the 2010-2011 school year.
The only option was to combine the class with the Yearbook team taught by Nancy Miller and write short stories to put on the school website. The students had mixed feelings about this change.
“We were willing to make the change but we were worried that students wouldn’t read what we wrote if it was only online,” Assistant-Editor and senior Erin Kelley commented.
When the newspaper staff learned that Our Town would let them print four pages in their newspaper every other month it gave them renewed hope.
“It was like the Fox’s Howl was coming back, but now the whole town would be reading it,” Sports Editor and senior Trevor Finch added.
The beginning of the school year has been challenging for the newspaper team. They started out with only two writers officially in the class but have grown to six. Amanda Maddux, a sophomore, and Elizabeth Rueda, a senior, are both new to the newspaper but have already proved to be valuable assets to the team by jumping right in without much training.
Also, Jordan Dooley, a junior and a returning Fox’s Howl staff member, has been writing for the paper in her spare time because she couldn’t squeeze the class into her schedule.Even though the staff has doubled in size since the first day of school, they are still a small group.
“I’m hoping that next semester we can get some more students to join the class so that there won’t be so much pressure on only six students,” Kristine Thomas said.
Thomas is the Managing Editor for Our Town and has also been a mentor and leader for the newspaper staff. Every afternoon Thomas goes to Silverton High school to correct articles, give advice, set deadlines, and touch base with the students.
“I enjoy working with the students, even though sometimes I have to bribe them with food,” Thomas said laughing. Another challenge facing the newspaper staff has been getting the blog set up for the online article
s.“We didn’t realize how much work it would be getting the Fox’s Howl up online and learning how to navigate the site,” Finch said. Derek McElfresh, in charge of student info and data at Silverton High School, set up the Fox’s Howl online and has guided the staff through the process of learning how to use and manage the blog-style site.
“I don’t know how we could have pulled this off without all of the help we have received from Kristine, Derek and Our Town. They have been so helpful and provided such a great opportunity to gain real-life experience in journalism and teamwork,” Kelley said.
The goal of the Fox’s Howl newspaper staff is to give the Silverton community a peek into the lives and activities of high school students.
“When people read our articles we want them to feel like they caught a glimpse of the talent, spirit, and character possessed by Silverton High School Students,” Kelley said.
You can visit the Fox’s Howl online at http://www.thefoxshowl.blogspot.com/ or go to the Silverton High School webpage and click on The Fox’s Howl link to find new articles and pictures each week.
If you are interested in contributing to the Fox’s Howl with your writing, photo-taking abilities, or ideas there will be a meeting at Silverton High School, Room A104 (newsroom), during both lunches on Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 21.
Monday, September 20, 2010
First Time Voters
By Erin Kelley
Assistant Editor
Senior Casey Dettwyler, who has turned 18 years old and is already registered, is planning on voting in this year’s election.
“It’s pretty important to be able to vote. I’ve always dreamed of being able to vote, to step up to help our country,” Dettwyler said.
Turning 18 years old is a milestone in a senior's life, moving from childhood to adulthood. One of the biggest privileges that comes with becoming an adult is having the opportunity to vote. Oregon’s election is right around the corner, Nov. 2. To be able to vote, students must turn 18 years old by the day of the election, and must be a registered voter.
To register, students must fill out a voter registration card, available at the county election office, the DMV, the post office, and other state agencies. The last day for new voters to register is Oct. 12. Students can register when they turn 17 years old, and aren’t required to be 18 years old by the registration deadline. After registering, students won’t get their ballots until after they turn 18 years old.
Senior Anny Ilisoi, who turns 18 years old in October, is planning on voting come November.
“I’m going to look at the candidates’ views, and I’ll choose the one that most closely matches mine,” Ilisoi said.
Dettwyler also plans on researching the candidates to determine their qualifications before she votes.
“I’ll vote similarly to my parents, not because they vote like that, but because I believe the same things,” Dettwyler said.
Assistant Editor
Senior Casey Dettwyler, who has turned 18 years old and is already registered, is planning on voting in this year’s election.
“It’s pretty important to be able to vote. I’ve always dreamed of being able to vote, to step up to help our country,” Dettwyler said.
Turning 18 years old is a milestone in a senior's life, moving from childhood to adulthood. One of the biggest privileges that comes with becoming an adult is having the opportunity to vote. Oregon’s election is right around the corner, Nov. 2. To be able to vote, students must turn 18 years old by the day of the election, and must be a registered voter.
To register, students must fill out a voter registration card, available at the county election office, the DMV, the post office, and other state agencies. The last day for new voters to register is Oct. 12. Students can register when they turn 17 years old, and aren’t required to be 18 years old by the registration deadline. After registering, students won’t get their ballots until after they turn 18 years old.
Senior Anny Ilisoi, who turns 18 years old in October, is planning on voting come November.
“I’m going to look at the candidates’ views, and I’ll choose the one that most closely matches mine,” Ilisoi said.
Dettwyler also plans on researching the candidates to determine their qualifications before she votes.
“I’ll vote similarly to my parents, not because they vote like that, but because I believe the same things,” Dettwyler said.
Friday, September 17, 2010
The Flipside of Life
By Daniel Roth
A college application awaits filling out on my computer screen, wanting to know everything about me and my education.
Hundreds of emails and phone calls from college enrollment counselors have been read and listened to, all promising that I would be a great fit at their campus.
A year from now, I will be walking the paths of a college somewhere, fully absorbed.
This whole college experience is exciting and all, but thinking about it gives me goose bumps.
What happened to the last 17 years of my life?
I’m months away from being an adult, and my childhood is spiraling down. The childhood that seemed so long, yet so short at the same time.
I remember back to my very, very first day of school at Pratum, when I was all set to go with new school clothes and pencils and markers, excited and anxious to meet new people and new friends.
Being a tiny kindergartener, I always looked up to the giant eighth graders who were just right down the hallway, promising myself that I would be as cool as them when I got older.
The years went by and before I knew it, I was in the Big Room as the big man on campus, head honcho of Pratum.
I could imagine the new kindergartners looking up to me in the same way I looked up to them, so I went through my final year at Pratum as an angelic example to the kids or not.
Life was good at the top of the food chain, but all of a sudden the tables were turned, and I was the annoying, immature freshmen whose apparent purpose was to tick upperclassman off. From the start, I tried my hardest to be the top in my class, from grade point average to coolness factor.
I don’t know how well that’s worked out but I can say I tried.
High school has been an absolute blast, where I have met some great friends and teachers. I’ve experienced it all, with bone-chilling football games on Friday nights, Brueckner-isms, an adrenaline-rushing state basketball tournament, prom and crazy pep assemblies. I have risen through the ranks and am now the senior, Class of 2011.
In the midst of all this fun that I enjoyed during my childhood, college has always lingered. Why else would I try my hardest to do well in school? So I can go to college, graduate, get a well-paid job and have a good adult life.
And now it is literally just around the corner. And I worry. What am I going to do with the rest of my life? I have no idea. Am I ever going to see my high school friends after graduation day?
Maybe.
There are so many questions that come with college and sometimes I feel that there aren’t enough answers. But then I see the flipside of it. I had fun at Pratum, I’ve had more fun at Silverton High, so why can’t I have even more fun at college?
It seems logical that the fun should keep rolling on. And chances are that I will meet some of my lifelong friends and will find the job of my dreams.
So I guess the most logical thing for me to do is go along with the whole application process excited and, well, as anxious as I was that day in kindergarten.
I’m about to walk into a completely new chapter of my life, and truth be told, I’m a little freaked out by it. But I know that I am going to have fun and will enjoy the college life.
A college application awaits filling out on my computer screen, wanting to know everything about me and my education.
Hundreds of emails and phone calls from college enrollment counselors have been read and listened to, all promising that I would be a great fit at their campus.
A year from now, I will be walking the paths of a college somewhere, fully absorbed.
This whole college experience is exciting and all, but thinking about it gives me goose bumps.
What happened to the last 17 years of my life?
I’m months away from being an adult, and my childhood is spiraling down. The childhood that seemed so long, yet so short at the same time.
I remember back to my very, very first day of school at Pratum, when I was all set to go with new school clothes and pencils and markers, excited and anxious to meet new people and new friends.
Being a tiny kindergartener, I always looked up to the giant eighth graders who were just right down the hallway, promising myself that I would be as cool as them when I got older.
The years went by and before I knew it, I was in the Big Room as the big man on campus, head honcho of Pratum.
I could imagine the new kindergartners looking up to me in the same way I looked up to them, so I went through my final year at Pratum as an angelic example to the kids or not.
Life was good at the top of the food chain, but all of a sudden the tables were turned, and I was the annoying, immature freshmen whose apparent purpose was to tick upperclassman off. From the start, I tried my hardest to be the top in my class, from grade point average to coolness factor.
I don’t know how well that’s worked out but I can say I tried.
High school has been an absolute blast, where I have met some great friends and teachers. I’ve experienced it all, with bone-chilling football games on Friday nights, Brueckner-isms, an adrenaline-rushing state basketball tournament, prom and crazy pep assemblies. I have risen through the ranks and am now the senior, Class of 2011.
In the midst of all this fun that I enjoyed during my childhood, college has always lingered. Why else would I try my hardest to do well in school? So I can go to college, graduate, get a well-paid job and have a good adult life.
And now it is literally just around the corner. And I worry. What am I going to do with the rest of my life? I have no idea. Am I ever going to see my high school friends after graduation day?
Maybe.
There are so many questions that come with college and sometimes I feel that there aren’t enough answers. But then I see the flipside of it. I had fun at Pratum, I’ve had more fun at Silverton High, so why can’t I have even more fun at college?
It seems logical that the fun should keep rolling on. And chances are that I will meet some of my lifelong friends and will find the job of my dreams.
So I guess the most logical thing for me to do is go along with the whole application process excited and, well, as anxious as I was that day in kindergarten.
I’m about to walk into a completely new chapter of my life, and truth be told, I’m a little freaked out by it. But I know that I am going to have fun and will enjoy the college life.
Varsity Soccer Girls on the Roll
By Trevor Finch
Sports Editor
Sierra Brusven wants vengeance. She’s not alone.
A member of the Lady Foxes soccer team, Brusven has already begun strategizing how to knock off the Woodburn Bulldogs, which kept Silverton out of the playoff contention last season.
The girls’ look to keep their season rolling after a great start of 5-1-1, with all five wins coming by way of shutout. If the team records one more scoreless game, they will break the current record of five shutouts.
This year, the Lady Foxes are coached by second year Coach Fred George, and they are lead by team captains Sierra Brusven, Josie Brown, and Sarah Burk all of which are seniors.
A year ago, the Woodburn Bulldogs and Silverton Lady Foxes squared off in an epic game to go on to the 5A OSAA state playoffs, the game ended with a shootout which put Woodburn on top. This year, the girls look to show Woodburn what they’re made of as they are now older and more experienced and seem to be up to the challenge.
The game will be held at Woodburn High School at 4:30p.m. Tuesday Oct. 5 . This game is also their season opener for the Mid-Willamette Valley Conference.
The team is extremely close this year having grown up with each other; most of the girls have played together since they were ten years old. “We all really love each other; we’re like a family,” Sierra Brusven said.
The girls were predicted to end up fourth in league but on their current pace they could end up in the top three. So far they have only lost one game, which was to 6A Grant High School who went deep into the 6A state playoffs.
So, next Tuesday drive the fifteen minutes north to Woodburn and cheer on our Lady Foxes as they prove themselves ready for the up coming season.
For the latest Silverton sports information click here.
Sports Editor
Sierra Brusven wants vengeance. She’s not alone.
A member of the Lady Foxes soccer team, Brusven has already begun strategizing how to knock off the Woodburn Bulldogs, which kept Silverton out of the playoff contention last season.
The girls’ look to keep their season rolling after a great start of 5-1-1, with all five wins coming by way of shutout. If the team records one more scoreless game, they will break the current record of five shutouts.
This year, the Lady Foxes are coached by second year Coach Fred George, and they are lead by team captains Sierra Brusven, Josie Brown, and Sarah Burk all of which are seniors.
A year ago, the Woodburn Bulldogs and Silverton Lady Foxes squared off in an epic game to go on to the 5A OSAA state playoffs, the game ended with a shootout which put Woodburn on top. This year, the girls look to show Woodburn what they’re made of as they are now older and more experienced and seem to be up to the challenge.
The game will be held at Woodburn High School at 4:30p.m. Tuesday Oct. 5 . This game is also their season opener for the Mid-Willamette Valley Conference.
The team is extremely close this year having grown up with each other; most of the girls have played together since they were ten years old. “We all really love each other; we’re like a family,” Sierra Brusven said.
The girls were predicted to end up fourth in league but on their current pace they could end up in the top three. So far they have only lost one game, which was to 6A Grant High School who went deep into the 6A state playoffs.
So, next Tuesday drive the fifteen minutes north to Woodburn and cheer on our Lady Foxes as they prove themselves ready for the up coming season.
For the latest Silverton sports information click here.
Movie Review: "Easy A"
by Paetra Randall
Guest Writer
Olive Penderghast’s little, white lie spiraled out of control when a Marianne Bryant overhears in the girl's restroom about Olive losing her virginity to a college guy.
As soon as Marianne hears this its spreads like wildfire around the entire school and it gets to the point where Olive is agreeing to tell people that her and these other boys at school did things if they pay her or give her coupons.
I found it hilarious and entertaining how one little; white lie can create so many rumors. And in order to validate that lie, I would have to go through many other lies, which just seems absolutely exhausting.
The movie teaches me a lot about being truthful especially when it comes to people that matter most in my life, like family and friends.
It shows me how just one lie can create many along the way and how everyone should just be honest from the beginning.
I would give this movie four and half stars out of five.
Guest Writer
Olive Penderghast’s little, white lie spiraled out of control when a Marianne Bryant overhears in the girl's restroom about Olive losing her virginity to a college guy.
As soon as Marianne hears this its spreads like wildfire around the entire school and it gets to the point where Olive is agreeing to tell people that her and these other boys at school did things if they pay her or give her coupons.
I found it hilarious and entertaining how one little; white lie can create so many rumors. And in order to validate that lie, I would have to go through many other lies, which just seems absolutely exhausting.
The movie teaches me a lot about being truthful especially when it comes to people that matter most in my life, like family and friends.
It shows me how just one lie can create many along the way and how everyone should just be honest from the beginning.
I would give this movie four and half stars out of five.
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