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.”
Thursday, October 28, 2010
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.
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