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
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