Thursday, December 1, 2011
A Play With A Purpose
Get Your Act Together For the Cure Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 - 1111 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day
Silverton High School Theater1456 Pine St., SilvertonTickets are $5 and can bepurchased ahead of time by callingJessica Vance at 503-689-6662 orat the door. Proceeds from the playwill go to OHSU Knight Cancer Institutefor breast cancer research.
By Holly Farris and Lindsay Elmore Silverton High School students
Silverton High School senior Jessica Vance is directing her first play Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs for two reasons.
The first is because she loves theater and acting.
The second is because she wants to raise money to donate to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.
“The play just puts two things together that are very close to my heart,” Vance said, adding she has had several family members die of breast cancer.
Directing the play is a senior project for both Vance and Mariah Thixton. Both teens have dedicated hours to the project from contacting OHSU to auditioning actors and directing rehearsals.
Vance said she chose to direct the play because “I am a hands-on kind of person and I love to create.”
Vance said her hope is that they raise enough money to go towards finding a cure for breast cancer; Thixton agrees.
“I’ve been doing theater since I was a really little girl and I absolutely love it, so when Jessica first asked me to do this I was like ‘Oh yes, of course, its theater I have to’,” Thixton said. “And then she told me what it was for and I was like ‘Oh now I have to do it even more.’ ”
Thixton said the actors include high school and middle school students. She hopes the younger students gain an appreciation for theater and have a fun experience at the high school.
Danny Little plays the Huntsman; Melly Kazel is Rosamund; Julian Bliss, Queen Hecate and Noah Clemmings, Prince Robert.
Kazel said she decided to be in the play because she loves theater and thought being it would be a great acting experience.
The students said the best part of the production is that while having fun they are also doing something to make a difference by raising money for breast cancer research
Silverton High School Theater1456 Pine St., SilvertonTickets are $5 and can bepurchased ahead of time by callingJessica Vance at 503-689-6662 orat the door. Proceeds from the playwill go to OHSU Knight Cancer Institutefor breast cancer research.
By Holly Farris and Lindsay Elmore Silverton High School students
Silverton High School senior Jessica Vance is directing her first play Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs for two reasons.
The first is because she loves theater and acting.
The second is because she wants to raise money to donate to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.
“The play just puts two things together that are very close to my heart,” Vance said, adding she has had several family members die of breast cancer.
Directing the play is a senior project for both Vance and Mariah Thixton. Both teens have dedicated hours to the project from contacting OHSU to auditioning actors and directing rehearsals.
Vance said she chose to direct the play because “I am a hands-on kind of person and I love to create.”
Vance said her hope is that they raise enough money to go towards finding a cure for breast cancer; Thixton agrees.
“I’ve been doing theater since I was a really little girl and I absolutely love it, so when Jessica first asked me to do this I was like ‘Oh yes, of course, its theater I have to’,” Thixton said. “And then she told me what it was for and I was like ‘Oh now I have to do it even more.’ ”
Thixton said the actors include high school and middle school students. She hopes the younger students gain an appreciation for theater and have a fun experience at the high school.
Danny Little plays the Huntsman; Melly Kazel is Rosamund; Julian Bliss, Queen Hecate and Noah Clemmings, Prince Robert.
Kazel said she decided to be in the play because she loves theater and thought being it would be a great acting experience.
The students said the best part of the production is that while having fun they are also doing something to make a difference by raising money for breast cancer research
A Season to Remember
By Heather Ferdinand
Editor
When I called my mom Friday night after the game the first
thing she said was “I knew you wouldn’t have a voice.”
As a member of the varsity cheer team at Silverton High School
The feeling of standing in front of a large crowd and
feeling the excitement as we call cheers on Friday night is one of those
unbeatable feelings. The electricity from the stands is indescribable. It’s the
home games like Corvallis , Lebanon
As the rain poured down two weeks ago at the Lebanon
The stands were exploding with stomping feet, claps and
cheering that the masses of people were heard by neighboring establishments.
I myself have found that cheering for a quiet crowd isn’t any
fun at all. But when the crowd exudes enthusiasm the emotion can be felt by
everyone and the cheer team is truly thankful for that.
“When our crowd is loud and pumped, it gets our boys pumped
and we want them to feel like they are playing for something more than just a
high school football game,” senior cheer captain Kristina Vittone said.
“The difference from last year is that we have senior
leadership. Our seniors work harder and longer than anyone in the league.
That’s why we are where we are today,” senior football captain Lane Martin
said.
The football had a 7-2 finish before playoffs.
“It’s my senior year so it means more to me than last year.
I work harder and I know that all the seniors feel the same way. I don’t want
it to end,” senior football captain Julian Canda said.
Ending one of these games leaves me sounding more like my
grandpa than a cheerleader. Even with the sore throat the next day, it’s still
worth it to know I cheered my heart out and letting the boys know that the
cheer team, student body, and staff stands behind them 100 percent.
Senior Success: Anderson Places sixth
By Ian Gerig, Silverton High studentSilverton High School senior Morgan Anderson’s name will be in the school’s record book for girls cross country.
This season, she took sixth place at the 2011 5A state cross country meet at Lane Community College on Nov. 5. Her time of 18:54 for 3.1 miles is a school record. She took first place with a time of 19 minutes at the Mid-Willamette Conference District Meet.
“It’s like really big year for me,” Anderson said. “Being my senior year, I put in a lot of work this season. I put a lot of pressure on myself to do well this year.”
With Anderson’s leadership the Silverton Lady Foxes took fourth place at district, up from seventh place a year ago.
“The future looks very promising for both the girls and boys teams,” head coach Erik Cross said, “even with graduating the strong leadership and performances of our seniors.”
This season, she took sixth place at the 2011 5A state cross country meet at Lane Community College on Nov. 5. Her time of 18:54 for 3.1 miles is a school record. She took first place with a time of 19 minutes at the Mid-Willamette Conference District Meet.
“It’s like really big year for me,” Anderson said. “Being my senior year, I put in a lot of work this season. I put a lot of pressure on myself to do well this year.”
With Anderson’s leadership the Silverton Lady Foxes took fourth place at district, up from seventh place a year ago.
“The future looks very promising for both the girls and boys teams,” head coach Erik Cross said, “even with graduating the strong leadership and performances of our seniors.”
Fall Sports Wrap
By: Ian Gerig sports editor
Cross Country
With Morgen Anderson's leadership the Silverton Lady Foxes earned a 4th place finish, up from 7th a year ago.The Boys cross country team also did well, earning a 5th place finish.“The future looks very promising for both the girls and boys teams,” Head coach Erik Cross said, “even with graduating the strong leadership and performances of our seniors.”
Boys Soccer
The Silverton Foxes boys’ soccer team experienced some major growing pains this year, finishing 3-11 overall and 2-5 in league. This was not due to a lack of talent, Head Coach Mark Jorgenson said with sophomore J'Rrett Baker earning second team all-league honors and sophomores Kellan Tracy and Patrick Doyle receiving all-league honorable mentions.“The team has a lot of young talent, which means we will win a lot more games in the coming years,” Jorgenson said. “The biggest battle we face right now is removing the losing mentality that has plagued this program for years.” “There is still a lot of room for improvement, but there is no doubt that the team that takes the field next year for Silverton High School will be the best the school has seen in a very long time.” Jorgenson said.
Girls Soccer
The Silverton Lady Foxes soccer team finished 8-7 overall with a 4-3 league record that earned the team a 4th place finish in the conference standings. Though the Lady Foxes pulled together mid season to win six matches in a row, they lost four out of their last five matches to end the season, including a play-in loss to Bend High school who was ranked #3 in the state. “I’m extremely happy with how the team worked together,” senior captain Madison Stadeli said, “we were supposed to be matched against a more comparable team, but the team had fun and scored three goals on one of the best team in state!”On her future soccer plans Madison says she plans to play intramural soccer as a way to, “keep my foot on the ball while maintaining my studies”
Volleyball
The Silverton Foxes volleyball team finished the year 6th in league with a 7-12, (6-8 league), record. The lady foxes lost their last game of the season on November 1st in a play-in game against Churchill. “We all worked really well together and had an overall enjoyable season,” junior Olivia Dahl said, “I can’t wait till next year!”
Football
The Silverton Foxes football team has inspired much passion in the Silverton area this season winning five games by a touchdown or less. Led by senior wide receivers Torrey Rogness and Julian Canda, the Foxes are in the OSAA 5A playoffs after a 8-2 season capped with two straight home upsets of #1 ranked teams Corvallis and Lebanon."This is unbelievable," Canda said. "We just came to battle, like we always do. This is what you want in your senior year."The Foxes won their play-in game on Nov. 4 with a 26-21 win against the Eagle Point Eagles. Their first playoff game is Friday Nov. 11 at Ashland High school. No results were available as of this deadline.After defeating Eagle Point Silverton Head Coach John Mannion had this to say, "I'm thrilled with how we've battled this year. We have a great group of guys who are fun to coach. And right now, it's just week to week.”
Cross Country
With Morgen Anderson's leadership the Silverton Lady Foxes earned a 4th place finish, up from 7th a year ago.The Boys cross country team also did well, earning a 5th place finish.“The future looks very promising for both the girls and boys teams,” Head coach Erik Cross said, “even with graduating the strong leadership and performances of our seniors.”
Boys Soccer
The Silverton Foxes boys’ soccer team experienced some major growing pains this year, finishing 3-11 overall and 2-5 in league. This was not due to a lack of talent, Head Coach Mark Jorgenson said with sophomore J'Rrett Baker earning second team all-league honors and sophomores Kellan Tracy and Patrick Doyle receiving all-league honorable mentions.“The team has a lot of young talent, which means we will win a lot more games in the coming years,” Jorgenson said. “The biggest battle we face right now is removing the losing mentality that has plagued this program for years.” “There is still a lot of room for improvement, but there is no doubt that the team that takes the field next year for Silverton High School will be the best the school has seen in a very long time.” Jorgenson said.
Girls Soccer
The Silverton Lady Foxes soccer team finished 8-7 overall with a 4-3 league record that earned the team a 4th place finish in the conference standings. Though the Lady Foxes pulled together mid season to win six matches in a row, they lost four out of their last five matches to end the season, including a play-in loss to Bend High school who was ranked #3 in the state. “I’m extremely happy with how the team worked together,” senior captain Madison Stadeli said, “we were supposed to be matched against a more comparable team, but the team had fun and scored three goals on one of the best team in state!”On her future soccer plans Madison says she plans to play intramural soccer as a way to, “keep my foot on the ball while maintaining my studies”
Volleyball
The Silverton Foxes volleyball team finished the year 6th in league with a 7-12, (6-8 league), record. The lady foxes lost their last game of the season on November 1st in a play-in game against Churchill. “We all worked really well together and had an overall enjoyable season,” junior Olivia Dahl said, “I can’t wait till next year!”
Football
The Silverton Foxes football team has inspired much passion in the Silverton area this season winning five games by a touchdown or less. Led by senior wide receivers Torrey Rogness and Julian Canda, the Foxes are in the OSAA 5A playoffs after a 8-2 season capped with two straight home upsets of #1 ranked teams Corvallis and Lebanon."This is unbelievable," Canda said. "We just came to battle, like we always do. This is what you want in your senior year."The Foxes won their play-in game on Nov. 4 with a 26-21 win against the Eagle Point Eagles. Their first playoff game is Friday Nov. 11 at Ashland High school. No results were available as of this deadline.After defeating Eagle Point Silverton Head Coach John Mannion had this to say, "I'm thrilled with how we've battled this year. We have a great group of guys who are fun to coach. And right now, it's just week to week.”
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Lady Foxes Softball 2011
The Lady Foxes advanced to the quarterfinals of the OSAA 5A softball state tournament by beating Franklin High Schoo 5-1 on May 25. The teams plays Liberty High School on May 27.
Photographs by Yvonne Simmons
Photographs by Yvonne Simmons
Monday, May 9, 2011
Prom King and Queen
Congratulations J'Nyssa Baker and Riley Aman for being crowned Prom Queen and King on Saturday, May 7 at the Oregon Gardens. Prom 2011 was themed "A Night in the Twenties." The ceiling was lined with Christmas lights and on one side of the room there was a place for students to get a free caricature drawn of them.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Mother's Day Reflections: by SHS students
What do you admire the most about your mother?
“That no matter what, she tries her hardest to get things done, even little things around the house.” –Josie Brown, senior
“I love my mom! She is the best. She always puts others before herself. She is the kind of person that would literally kill for her kids if she needed to. She would do anything for them. Her birthday falls on the day before Mother’s day, so we will pretty much be celebrating her all weekend. But, because Mother’s day falls on Prom day I am thinking that I will make her breakfast in bed. It should be fun”.
-Chelsea Cummins, senior
“My mom is a hard worker and she keeps me on task. She makes me do things that are good for me that I don’t want to do. I love my mom.” -Juliana Kuenzi, senior
“My mom works hard to serve my family through everything that she does and continues to do for us. She is passionate in everything she does, especially for her family. My family benefits largely from her abilities in cooking and gardening. Also we appreciate her every year by making a special dinner that she requests and inviting our grandparents over.” -Theress Stadeli, senior
What do you appreciate most about your mom?
“They always say that 'your mother knows best,' but the saying means nothing until you can experience it yourself. Many people and friends joke around calling me a 'momma’s boy' but I know it’s true. I appreciate coming home each day to say, 'Hi mom! How was your day?' Her sense of humor and her wise lessons makes me feel blessed by God to know her, let alone live with her and see her everyday. I appreciate how no matter how her day is or what any of her problems are, she makes mine top priority. She is probably the most important person to me. Happy Mother’s Day!” – Cody Ferguson, freshman
What is your favorite lesson that your mom has taught you?
“To treat others the way you would want to be treated.” –Gracie Matchiniff, sophomore
What are you going to do for your mom on Mother’s Day?
“I love my mama, I’m going to get her roses and make her breakfast in bed, she deserves it.” Shiree Hessel, junior
“Maria and I are surprising our moms by taking them to a spa in Portland for massages on Mother's Day.” Megan Schmitz, sophomore
What is the best advice you have ever gotten from your mom?
“The best advice I have gotten from my mom would have to be, ‘No one does anything without a reason, even if it’s a dumb reason. Don’t just listen to what a person is telling you; listen to why a person is telling you.’” –Hollyann Farris, freshman
“That no matter what, she tries her hardest to get things done, even little things around the house.” –Josie Brown, senior
“I love my mom! She is the best. She always puts others before herself. She is the kind of person that would literally kill for her kids if she needed to. She would do anything for them. Her birthday falls on the day before Mother’s day, so we will pretty much be celebrating her all weekend. But, because Mother’s day falls on Prom day I am thinking that I will make her breakfast in bed. It should be fun”.
-Chelsea Cummins, senior
“My mom is a hard worker and she keeps me on task. She makes me do things that are good for me that I don’t want to do. I love my mom.” -Juliana Kuenzi, senior
“My mom works hard to serve my family through everything that she does and continues to do for us. She is passionate in everything she does, especially for her family. My family benefits largely from her abilities in cooking and gardening. Also we appreciate her every year by making a special dinner that she requests and inviting our grandparents over.” -Theress Stadeli, senior
What do you appreciate most about your mom?
“They always say that 'your mother knows best,' but the saying means nothing until you can experience it yourself. Many people and friends joke around calling me a 'momma’s boy' but I know it’s true. I appreciate coming home each day to say, 'Hi mom! How was your day?' Her sense of humor and her wise lessons makes me feel blessed by God to know her, let alone live with her and see her everyday. I appreciate how no matter how her day is or what any of her problems are, she makes mine top priority. She is probably the most important person to me. Happy Mother’s Day!” – Cody Ferguson, freshman
What is your favorite lesson that your mom has taught you?
“To treat others the way you would want to be treated.” –Gracie Matchiniff, sophomore
What are you going to do for your mom on Mother’s Day?
“I love my mama, I’m going to get her roses and make her breakfast in bed, she deserves it.” Shiree Hessel, junior
“Maria and I are surprising our moms by taking them to a spa in Portland for massages on Mother's Day.” Megan Schmitz, sophomore
What is the best advice you have ever gotten from your mom?
“The best advice I have gotten from my mom would have to be, ‘No one does anything without a reason, even if it’s a dumb reason. Don’t just listen to what a person is telling you; listen to why a person is telling you.’” –Hollyann Farris, freshman
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Speech team takes second in state
By Amanda Maddux
Silverton High School’s speech and debate placed second at the OSAA State Speech
Championships in April, at Western Oregon University. Silverton came in just behind defending State Champions, Ashland High School, and beat out all the larger 6A schools. This is Silverton’s second year taking second place and fifth year in a row in the top five a state.
Results are as follows:
Gavin Knox and Ethan Elliott: State Champions in Dual Interp.
Gavin was also State Champion in Humorous Interp.
Truman Mallon and Aden Krueger: 2nd place in Dual Interp.
Truman was also a semi-finalist in After Dinner Speaking.
Riley Johnston and Austin Anderson: 4th place in Dual Interp.
Jasmine Kim: 3rd place in Expository and finalist in Oratory.
Haley Karlson: Finalist in Dramatic Interp.
Xander Harris: 3rd place in Student Congress.
Luke Yarnall: Quarter-Finalist in Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Semi-Finalist in Extemporaneous.
Elizabeth Leslie: Semi-Finalist in Prose Reading.
Silverton High School’s speech and debate team will be participating in the National Speech Competition. Only a select few will be going, they are:
Gavin Knox, Truman Mallon, Aden Krueger, Jasmine Kim and Ethan Elliott.
Silverton High School’s speech and debate placed second at the OSAA State Speech
Championships in April, at Western Oregon University. Silverton came in just behind defending State Champions, Ashland High School, and beat out all the larger 6A schools. This is Silverton’s second year taking second place and fifth year in a row in the top five a state.
Results are as follows:
Gavin Knox and Ethan Elliott: State Champions in Dual Interp.
Gavin was also State Champion in Humorous Interp.
Truman Mallon and Aden Krueger: 2nd place in Dual Interp.
Truman was also a semi-finalist in After Dinner Speaking.
Riley Johnston and Austin Anderson: 4th place in Dual Interp.
Jasmine Kim: 3rd place in Expository and finalist in Oratory.
Haley Karlson: Finalist in Dramatic Interp.
Xander Harris: 3rd place in Student Congress.
Luke Yarnall: Quarter-Finalist in Lincoln-Douglas Debate and Semi-Finalist in Extemporaneous.
Elizabeth Leslie: Semi-Finalist in Prose Reading.
Silverton High School’s speech and debate team will be participating in the National Speech Competition. Only a select few will be going, they are:
Gavin Knox, Truman Mallon, Aden Krueger, Jasmine Kim and Ethan Elliott.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Mr. SHS 2011 Riley Aman
By Amanda Maddux
Name: Riley Aman
Grade: Senior
How much money was raised for Medical Teams International?
We ended up raising over $7,500 that all goes directly to MIT to help those in need around the world.
Explain your talent in detail.
For my talent I did a mock Richard Simons exercise routine that included plenty of 70s workout moves and extremely short shorts. I had four of my favorite friends as my back-up guys that were also decked out in 70s workout clothes.
Who was the girl you walked with and why?
I asked Anna Farmer to escort me because she is a great friend and I knew she would be fun to take. Plus, she’s too pretty for the audience not to love her!
What’s your opinion on how the pageant turned out?
I think the show was a huge success. Every one of us had so much fun putting on the show for the community and so many people from the community came out to support us. It was awesome receiving the honor of being crowned Mr. SHS. The biggest success, though, came after the show when we found out that with the help of the community we had raised $7,500 to forward MIT’s cause.
Are you glad you competed in this years Mr. SHS pageant?
I am so glad I got a chance to compete in Mr. SHS this year. The month leading up to the show and the night of Mr. SHS were easily the best times of senior year for me. It was great hanging out with all of the guys and being able to help put on such a great event.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Movie Review: "Soul Surfer"
By Erin Kelley
Assistant Editor
Filled with bravery, humor, and a great cast, the movie “Soul Surfer” left me inspired.
The movie is based on the true story of award winning-surfer Bethany Hamilton. Hamilton lived in Hawaii and was a naturally talented surfer, participating in national surfing competitions from a young age. But one morning changed everything. While surfing with friends at age 13, Hamilton was attacked by a 14-foot long tiger shark and lost her left arm. The movie shows the process of recovery that Hamilton went through, and the ups and downs of living life with only one arm.
Hamilton is played by actress AnnaSophia Robb, with Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood playing major roles in the movie. The actors provided a cheerful and faith-filled perspective on recovering from a tragedy and learning to live with a disability. Hamilton’s success in the water was portrayed as a direct result of her Christian faith.
Beautiful blue water and white, sandy beaches were the backdrop for the majority of the movie, making me wish that I could live in Hawaii. The surfing of the actors was also outstanding, and the tricks on the waves were well done. It was inspiring to see Hamilton actually surfing with only one arm in the end credits, and to see how much persistence she had to keep surfing even after the injury.
Overall, I found “Soul Surfer” to be an inspiring and motivational movie, which I would definitely recommend to others.
Assistant Editor
Filled with bravery, humor, and a great cast, the movie “Soul Surfer” left me inspired.
The movie is based on the true story of award winning-surfer Bethany Hamilton. Hamilton lived in Hawaii and was a naturally talented surfer, participating in national surfing competitions from a young age. But one morning changed everything. While surfing with friends at age 13, Hamilton was attacked by a 14-foot long tiger shark and lost her left arm. The movie shows the process of recovery that Hamilton went through, and the ups and downs of living life with only one arm.
Hamilton is played by actress AnnaSophia Robb, with Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, and Carrie Underwood playing major roles in the movie. The actors provided a cheerful and faith-filled perspective on recovering from a tragedy and learning to live with a disability. Hamilton’s success in the water was portrayed as a direct result of her Christian faith.
Beautiful blue water and white, sandy beaches were the backdrop for the majority of the movie, making me wish that I could live in Hawaii. The surfing of the actors was also outstanding, and the tricks on the waves were well done. It was inspiring to see Hamilton actually surfing with only one arm in the end credits, and to see how much persistence she had to keep surfing even after the injury.
Overall, I found “Soul Surfer” to be an inspiring and motivational movie, which I would definitely recommend to others.
If your life had a theme song, what would it be and why?
"My theme song would be Don’t Stop Believing, because I think it is important never to give up. If we don’t have hope for the future, there is nothing to keep us going.” – Alex Kraemer, senior
“I think I would have to write my own song, because I don’t think I’d be able to pick one that could explain my whole life.” – Elizabeth Rackovan, senior
"Fifteen by Taylor Swift. It’s perfect for me, I’m fifteen and I have a red headed best friend!" – Olivia Dahl, sophomore
"Friday by Rebecca Black. I kick it in the front seat everyday. Especially on Fridays where I like to go party’ in party’ in, YEAH!" – Blaine Smith, sophomore
“My theme song would be Until the end of Time by 2pac. I like it because most artists don’t have a purpose when they’re writing their songs, they’re just dumb, but 2pac always does." - Nick Sheets, senior
“Ummm if our lives had a theme song it would be a Ke$ha song because we like to have fun! Oh and "the party don’t start till we walk in!” Coleman Barth and Izaak Tobin, sophomores
“I think I would have to write my own song, because I don’t think I’d be able to pick one that could explain my whole life.” – Elizabeth Rackovan, senior
"Fifteen by Taylor Swift. It’s perfect for me, I’m fifteen and I have a red headed best friend!" – Olivia Dahl, sophomore
"Friday by Rebecca Black. I kick it in the front seat everyday. Especially on Fridays where I like to go party’ in party’ in, YEAH!" – Blaine Smith, sophomore
“My theme song would be Until the end of Time by 2pac. I like it because most artists don’t have a purpose when they’re writing their songs, they’re just dumb, but 2pac always does." - Nick Sheets, senior
“Ummm if our lives had a theme song it would be a Ke$ha song because we like to have fun! Oh and "the party don’t start till we walk in!” Coleman Barth and Izaak Tobin, sophomores
Monday, April 18, 2011
Prom Quotes of the Week
What kind of advice would you give a guy who wants to ask someone to the prom?
“I would tell him to think of something she enjoys and incorporate a cute way of asking her. There is really no best way to ask, every girl is different.” Steven Hilton, senior
“Send a flower and a balloon every period then at the end of the day stand up in class with a sign that says ‘Will you go to prom with me’ then hand her a flower.” Josh Rogers, senior
“Be creative and ask whoever you want to. The best way I have seen is when Dawson Gould spray painted a puzzle that said “prom?” and gave it to a lucky girl.” Matthew Brown, senior
“I would light a bunch of candles and spell out ‘prom?’ with them. Then just hope she says yes.”
Taylor Nunn, sophomore
What is the best part of Prom?
“The best part is getting dressed up and ready to go with your friends.”-Anna Farmer, senior
How did you ask your date to the prom?
I asked Megan Schmitz to prom when she was pulling into school. I had some of my friends hold up a sign that said “Prom?” and I gave her flowers. –Sam Olson, junior
“I would tell him to think of something she enjoys and incorporate a cute way of asking her. There is really no best way to ask, every girl is different.” Steven Hilton, senior
“Send a flower and a balloon every period then at the end of the day stand up in class with a sign that says ‘Will you go to prom with me’ then hand her a flower.” Josh Rogers, senior
“Be creative and ask whoever you want to. The best way I have seen is when Dawson Gould spray painted a puzzle that said “prom?” and gave it to a lucky girl.” Matthew Brown, senior
“I would light a bunch of candles and spell out ‘prom?’ with them. Then just hope she says yes.”
Taylor Nunn, sophomore
What is the best part of Prom?
“The best part is getting dressed up and ready to go with your friends.”-Anna Farmer, senior
How did you ask your date to the prom?
I asked Megan Schmitz to prom when she was pulling into school. I had some of my friends hold up a sign that said “Prom?” and I gave her flowers. –Sam Olson, junior
Friday, April 15, 2011
Meet Mr. SHS Contestant - Nolan Manning
By Maria Clark
What’s your ideal marriage age and why?
"35 because you have time to get a good job but you're still young enough to keep up with any kids you’ll have."
What do you want to do once you get out of high school?
"Go to college at U of O and explore somewhere tropical."
If somebody handed you a magic lamp and gave you three wishes, what would they be? "That there were no rules on my wishes. An unlimited number of wishes and that I’d have an old lime green muscle car."
What does a good friend mean to you?
"Someone that I can hangout with for a long time, as well as someone I can bring any problems I may have to them."
If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?
"Pizza, there are so many variations of it, I could eat it forever!"
How long have you been planning to do Mr. SHS? "Since the beginning of senior year."
Why do you want to do it?
It sounds like fun and I like competition.
Anything exciting you can tell me about the show this year? "Eight dudes and their escorts."
What’re you thoughts about the presentation you saw for Medical Teams International? "It really gave me a better reason to do Mr. SHS."
What do you think qualifies you to be the next Mr. SHS? "I am tall, as well as smart, intelligent and fun to be around."
What’re your hopes for the show? "That nobody eats it during the dance and that a lot of people come."
Meet Mr. SHS Contestant- Gavin Paul Knox
By Amanda Maddux
What is your idea of a truly romantic evening? "Going on a long coastal hike, then walking down to the beach to watch the sun go down and building a fire as darkness falls. Then eating at a good restaurant in a big city and having some sort of philosophical discussion."
What has been your scariest dream? "The scariest dream I can remember was before an audition, I had to prepare a choreographed dance with only a few hours to do so. I woke up and for a while, I kept trying to plan it and then realized it was actually happening. I'm sure I've had scarier dreams, but I’m terrible at remembering them."
What are your plans for after high school? "My plan is to get a degree in Theater arts and Middle Eastern studies at Southern Oregon University and Whitman College. Then I hope to become an actor as well as go on some sort of exchange program in the middle east of Asia."
If somebody handed you a magic lamp and gave you three wishes, what would they be? "The ability to teleport, to be able to speak all the languages of the world, and to fully understand metaphysics and mathematics. It would save me a lot of spare time and would relieve a lot of stress from my life."
Why do you want to participate in Mr. SHS? "I mainly want to do it because I enjoy making people laugh and I like being up on stage in front of people. Also, I enjoy that it is all going to a good cause."
What do you think qualifies you to be the next Mr. SHS? "I think that I am qualified for the job, because I am an open and compassionate individual. I simply think that all leading figures should possess these qualities. I am also ridiculously charming and witty."
Meet Mr. SHS Contestant- Riley Davis Aman
By Elizabeth Rueda
What made you want to do Mr. SHS and what do you hope to get out of it? “Last year I helped set up for Mr. SHS and saw that it was a fun way to raise money for Medical Teams International, so this year I decided to be a part of the show to help raise even more funds for MTI.”
What are your plans after High School? “I am going to Oregon State University to major in Chemical Engineering.”
What do you think the ideal for marriage is and why? “I think the ideal age for marriage is about 24, because by then both people will be out of college and beginning to settle down for their lives.”
What is your idea of a truly romantic evening? “A picnic by the pond, or anything that my future girlfriend would like."
If your house was on fire and you could only grab five things before leaving, what would they be? "Five cents."
If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? “Bacon, because of it’s obvious health benefits, they would keep me lean no matter how much I ate it.”
If you could have just one superpower, what would you want it to be? “Chuck Norris, enough said.”
If you could meet one famous person dead or alive, would it be? “Chuck Norris, so I could have a battle to the death with him using my newly acquired superpowers."
What is your earliest memory? “My earliest memory is from preschool. We used to get bowls of toilet paper soaked in water and play with it by making shapes and stuff out of it.”
If you could be an animal, which animal would it be and why? “A flying squirrel, because they’re awesome. They can run and fly.”
Silverton High Senior Prom Court 2011
Photo courtesy of: Almquist Studios
Congratulations to this year’s Prom Court!
Senior Girls(left to right):
Kara Cox
Junko Kajiro
J’Nyssa Baker
Bonnie Cramer
Sarah Burk
Senior Boys(left to right):
Riley Aman
Daniel Roth
Matthew Brown
Hayden Chandler
Caleb Kuenzi
The King and Queen will be selected on May 7th.
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Get ready, because Prom is quickly approaching. This year’s theme is “A Night in the Twenties,” and will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Oregon Gardens. Tickets are $25 and are on sale at the bookkeeper. Guest passes are also available.
Meet Mr. SHS Contestant- Daniel James Roth
By Grace Hansen
Editor-in-Chief
Future plans: "I am going to Azusa Pacific University in LA next year, where I have no good idea on what I will major in. I might become a teacher and follow the footsteps of my dad."
Why did you choose to do Mr. SHS: "I was convinced by my friend, Hayden Chandler, who I’ll be doing my talent with. It was a great decision, too, because I’m loving every moment of it. I was convinced, so I had never really thought about it until this year."
What is the ideal age for marriage: "Right after graduating from college, so 22 or 23."
What is your idea of a truly romantic evening: "Walking along the beach during the summer sunset with my fantastic girlfriend."
Medical Teams International thoughts: "I had no idea how blessed I was to live in America. I have life so easy, and seeing the amount of suffering that still exists in our world today was enough to tear up."
What qualifies you to be the next Mr. SHS: "My studly figure, my extraordinary dancing ability, and my talent.(sarcasm)"
What are your hopes for the show: "I just want to have fun. I’ve watched the past two Mr. SHS shows, and have loved how entertaining it is. It’s going to be very funny and I hope that this show will be the best one yet."
How is the dance coming: "We finally finished the entire dance during a 4 hour long practice, so now we are just getting the kinks out. The best dancer is without a doubt Matthew Brown, he I so expressive and has unsurpassed experience. The worst dancer? This guy."
Any other comments: "Come to the show! It’s going to be hilarious, and the money raised will help an amazing organization. It’s definitely worth it."
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