If you think your cat, dog or goldfish is amazing then on Sat. May 30, bring them to Petapalooza at Game Farm Park and show them off for everyone to see. There will be a 6K dog race and many competitions that you can enter your pet in like the best pooch smooch. For more information go to www.auburnwa.gov.

CITY

SCHOOLTonight at seven

p.m. in the PAC, some of Auburn High’s most talented musicians will perform on one stage at Honeyfest. Tickets are $4 with ASB and $6 without. Some acts that are scheduled to appear are Just Say So, Arbitrator and Unhailoed.

DISTRICTAt the end of the

year, Auburn School District students will say goodbye to almost 48 teachers due to a decreasing budget. This means that all teachers with a one year contract will not be able to return next year. Due to the cut, students will find their classes more crammed. Along with the layoff, all of the elementary school sports will no longer be available to the students and bus transportation.will be limited.Check out staff reporter Sonia Rodriguez’s article on the cuts to the right.

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The Auburn High School

Discover the inner thoughts of our track stars.

Summer in the Northwest comes to a boil.

pg. 4Check out reporter Josh Hermann’s three blind dates in the prom spread.

INDEXNews………….…... 1-3Prom……….…....... .4-5Sports…………….. 6Opinion…………... 7Photo Essay…….. 8

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On April 27, the Auburn School Board approved a reduction in force (RIF) for the 2009-10 school year. As a result, five AHS teachers are going to be laid off and the district will need to make significant program reductions. This resolution is known as Phase One of the reduction process.

This action is necessary due to the economic decline shown throughout the nation. As a result of the budget cuts, teachers with a one-year contract will be let go and there will not be a raise in wages for teachers or administrators for the 2009-10 school year.

“I understand that they have to do what needs to be done in order to adjust,” Science Links teacher Dan Winters said. Winters is one of the few teachers being affected by the changes. This is his second year teaching at Auburn High and he is going to have to look for another job soon. However, Winters is positive and said that he will be able to find a job next year.

Many areas were identified by the board for modifications including transportation, school libraries, health, counseling, attendance, athletics, central office and building administration.

These actions are necessary to diminish the effects that the RIF will have for the next

year. The plan for Implementing Resolution known as Phase Two was proposed at the May 11 school board meeting and states the impacts on employees, programs and traditional services to students and families in the Auburn School District. Salaries of many school district employees

will be cut in order to save money. The building administrators will give up 1.5% of their salaries and will save $285,000 through three unpaid work days. Transportation and operations will be decreased as well. Driver

District suffers financial set-backBy SONIA RODRIGUEZ

STAFF REPORTER

Due to cuts, teachers find themselves looking for work

Though they often touch minds and shape futures, teachers throughout the district are discovering pink slips in their mailboxes. Photo Illustration by Matt Arquitt

The English language is in constant flux. Words from Shakespearean times such as “thou” and “doth” have long been outdated, and parents who grew up in the ‘70s still say “hip” and “groovy” even though those words have clearly run their course.

Some words, however, don’t go away; their meanings change every generation and the context in which they’re used alters. A few years ago, slang terms for a prostitute or woman of ill-repute were commonly considered offensive.

“The meaning’s changed,” junior Sylvia Jimenez said. “Your grandma might hear (someone call you a demeaning word) and say, ‘Oh, you need to beat someone up.’”

Adolescent girls now use such derogatory language toward one another in an affectionate way, greeting and referring to actual friends. Walking through the halls at any middle or high school demonstrates the pervasiveness of this phenomenon: girls smile and call out derogatory terms to each other, and the recipients smile back encouragingly.

“It’s just the way people talk nowadays,” freshman Erin Gilbertson said. “I see no problem with it if it’s totally joking and it’s been established that it’s a friend.”

However, it is often hard to draw the line between what is meant to be friendly and what is meant to be vindictive.

“I think it can easily be misinterpreted,” junior John Woodall

said. “(Women) have come a long way since all their hard times, so they don’t need to call each other (those names).”

After making so much progress in the twentieth century, people wonder how women could tolerate these offensive words directed at each other, even in a friendly manner.

“I think that women who use those words toward each other are just degrading all women,” English teacher Bill Bonnell said.

Some argue that the common use of these words simply makes it more acceptable for young men to use them. Most girls would protest a male classmate calling them any derogatory term, but in reality, girls who do this set a double standard for young men, who consequently consider this language okay.

“You don’t see guys talking that far down to each other unless they’re not respectful of each other,” Woodall said. “It shows some animosity.”

The foundation of the casual use of these words is debatable, but many believe it is rooted in teenage magazines, television shows and websites that promote them.

“Media in general has played the biggest role,” junior Mikhaila Read said. “Everyone thinks it’s okay.”

Modern culture exudes derogatory slang from every orifice. In the halls of middle and high schools, girls fall victim to their environment, and it is often difficult to challenge the status quo.

“I would just hope that my friends or the people who matter in my life wouldn’t agree with it and know that it is not true,” Read said. “I don’t question my own character.”

By REBECCA NELSONEDITOR IN CHIEF

Loose lips stir up controversy in hallsSEE LAYOFFS PAGE 3

NEWS may 20, 2009PaGE 2

Structured Learning provides special opportunitiesStructured Learning is a program at our school

that caters to special needs students. Our Structured Learning program is a large and very productive community.

The staff includes five certified full-time teachers who pride themselves in the hard work they do to make a difference in the lives of their students.

“There is a thin line between dreaming and planning, and that thin line is called effort,” structured educator Patrick Mulick said. “We make sure that those dreams become plans.”

The teachers on staff help students join a wide variety of classes on campus including aerobics and horticulture.

“At first I was excited but nervous; I didn’t know what they knew or what their abilities would be,” horticulture teacher Bruce Morris said. “(However) they did everything the other classes did.”

Some of the students also participate in choir and automotive shop.

“They do a great job of learning the basic service needs and performing them, and actually we have had students who we have helped get a job,” automotive instructor Fred Donaldson said.

The students also help with a number of on-

campus activities, such as working in the DECA store. They also keep Auburn High School “green” by making sure the recycling is done correctly. The students participate in a number of field trips and other events. On May 5, they went to a Mariners game, and their dance was on May 15. The teachers and staff who work with these students every day are the ones to thank for all the events, fieldtrips and goals these special individuals accomplish throughout the school year.

“I’ve been here for 15 years,” para-educator Deanna Keiser said. “It’s not the highest paying job money-wise but with the heart of it, it pays. I know my heart is in the right place.”

By AMANDA BURYSTAFF REPORTER

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1. Report news accurately, objectively, fully and in-depth.2. Provide leadership. 3. Meet professional journalism standards.4. Provide a forum in the school for the free interchange of ideas. Letters to editor and reader contri-butions will be accepted. The written views of students must be responsible, in good taste and must not attack anyone in a personal manner.5. Cooperate with staff and student body in supporting projects and give honest evaluation of such projects.6. Give full credit for any material that is not original.7. Acknowledge any mistakes and frankly correct any major errors that are brought to the attention of the staff.8. Use the most effective style of expression. 9. Endeavor to create a valid expression of the concerns of Auburn High School students and staff.10. Ensure no photograph will be altered in any way. Troy InVoice will not endorse political candidates or accept political advertising.It will reserve the right to refuse any advertising illegal or inappropriate for high school students.Paid advertisements that are libelous, inappropriate, advocate an activity illegal for students or are judged to be in poor taste by the editors and adviser will not be published.

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STAFF REPORTERSAmanda Bury

Josh HerrmannJenna NavarreSonia Rodriguez

Tami Young

REPORTING INTERNSTaylor BabcockKendall ChurchDennis Johnson

Mackenzie Stroomer

On May 4, students of Auburn High packed their bags for Camp Auburn. There, they spent a week with Auburn’s fifth

grade students singing, dancing and playing games. Many of the Rovers and Counselors who are going from AHS went there as campers years ago.

“I went as a fifth grader; it was a lot of fun,” sophomore Rover Dylan Rutledge said.

But it was not the best experience for all. “It wasn’t very fun because the counselor wasn’t very

nice; she was rude,” senior Rover Alyssa Ulrich said.However, Ulrich took her bad experience as a camper and

has been involved in Camp Auburn for the past two years.“It’s a lot of fun; (I was able to) get the kids into it,”

Rutledge said, referring to his role as a Rover.But Camp Auburn is not all fun and games. Rovers have

to learn all the dances and songs, which take times and effort. There are also meetings that both Counselors and Rovers must attend.

“(You) have to know what you’re doing as a group,” Rutledge said.

“The best part of Camp Auburn was getting the girls in my cabin excited for spirit days,” sophomore Counselor Amanda Coder said. “Except for the part where it started randomly pouring rain at the hike.”

The first group for Camp Auburn left Monday, May 4 and returned May 9; the final group left Monday and will return this Friday.

By MIRANDA BROOKSOPINIONS EDITOR

You know their music from The Lion King and The Bucket List. Jay Siegel & The Tokens will bring their memorable song The Lion Sleeps Tonight to the Auburn Performing Arts Center on

Saturday, May 23rd at 7 PM.

Jay Siegel & The Tokens

Admission: $10 Students & Faculty, Seniors $15 and General $20

Dont miss this great music

from the Doo Wop Era!

Location: Auburn Performing Arts Center700 East Main Street, Auburn WA

Order tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006.

More information at www.greatwesternconcerts.orgWith A Moment In Time and The Rainier Concerts Orchestra.

On April 17 and 18, a Sports Medicine competition was held in the Marriott Redmond Town Center. There were 600 students competing in different events, and all of the Auburn High students placed within the top 100. They accomplished this without the help of an instructor.

“We knew Issaquah would be in the top two and we wanted to be with them,” senior Brianna Larson said.

Auburn High placed third in the state.“The whole squad stood up and screamed,”

Larson said.Larson plans to carry on her success when

she goes to college, continuing her study in the medical field. Senior Melissa Rook also competed.

“It was two really long days of just running around,” Rook said.

Like Larson, Rook will continue her work in the medical field at the University of Washington. As a varsity team member, both she and Larson took various exams in order to place.

“There were three tests, 100 questions each, and (we got) thirty minutes to complete them,” Larson said.

These were not the only tests given; each varsity student was also given a medical

emergency scenario and they had to say how they would respond to it. All year in class and on the field, Krista Parsons and her long-term substitute have been training the students for this competition.

“(The group worked together) really well,” Larson said.

To prepare for the competition, the students studied together during spring break. Along with this study time, students also spend 150 hours every semester doing hands-on work with the athletes of our school.

“We do more hands-on, whereas other schools don’t ever get to work with the athletes,” Larson said.

Many of the schools participating in the competition spend all year studying for it while Auburn High just competes without much studying. Also, most schools in Washington only require 90 hours; Auburn High requires 150 hours.

In addition to senior Mariah Siemion’s involvement in Sports Medicine, she is also the captain of the tennis team. She was able to get 200 hours in the first semester in order to make time to play tennis.

“If you work really hard before your sport you can get in all your hours,” Siemion said.

For some students, sports medicine has become a life-long mission. Rook takes her work very seriously.

“I want to save people.”

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In the years following the 2008-2009 school year, Auburn High will truly become a closed campus.

“Starting next year, AHS will have three lunches,” Principal Richard Zimmerman said.

All three lunches will take place during fourth period as usual. One lunch will be within the first 30 minutes, the second will fall in the middle of fourth period and the third during the last half hour of the class.

“With almost 2,000 students attending AHS, attempting to serve 1000 students lunch in 30 minutes has proven to be frustrating and unfair to students,” Zimmerman said. “Many students who wait in line have approximately ten to 15 minutes to eat lunch.”

The administration’s hope is that by reducing the amount of students getting lunch, they will have more time to eat. Student safety, as well as district policy, requires that students remain on campus all day. Off-campus passes will no longer be available for use.

“The district policy is that we are a closed campus,” Assistant Principal Stacy Jordison said. “A lot of things that go on, fights and the gang stuff happen during lunch. They’ll be safer if they’re here.”

This schedule is used by many schools, including

Auburn Riverside. The effect on the schedule will be nominal; only fourth period will be longer to accommodate the three lunches. One third of the teachers will be impacted due to the breaking up of fourth period. Those with first lunch will attend lunch for half an hour, then proceed to fourth period. Teachers and students with second lunch will attend fourth period for 30 minutes, go to lunch and then return to fourth. Those with third lunch will attend fourth period for one full hour and then proceed to lunch.

“Right now, the only justification for allowing juniors and seniors to leave campus for lunch was the overcrowding of the lunch period,” Zimmerman said. “By adding a third lunch to the schedule, that arrangement is no longer needed.”

Despite the advantages of such a change, many students feel that their privileges are being taken away.

“I think that it’s not at all fair because we don’t get to go off campus and I was really looking forward to that. It decreases the chance that you get to eat with your friends,” Junior Anthony Garoutte said.

Some teachers, however, feel very differently and see the changes as an opportunity.

“More lunches means more eating,” math teacher Eric Mohler said. “Which is good.”

By SONJA THOMASNEWS EDITOR

Creation of third lunch satisfies appetitetime, maintenance costs, changes in delivery systems for special programs and eight drivers will be eliminated, resulting in a savings of $350,000.

Athletics and activity reductions will be made in supervision hours, music consultant time, travel and supplies. Including other areas, the total reductions for Phase Two will result in $2,055,000. Further cuts may also be added as the deficit increases. Many teachers and administrators are willing to sacrifice a few pay days to save money in hopes of preventing lay-offs.

“I’m sad to see people lose their jobs and have many programs cuts,” secretary Cathy Ray said.

Ray has been working as a secretary at Auburn High since 2003. She said she understands that reductions are necessary to have enough money for next year. Ray is willing to give up some pay days to benefit the budget and she is sure that her job is safe.

A Phase Three may also be necessary to further modify programs to meet future needs. This planning is necessary to address the challenges in 2010-11 and 2011-12. The Human Resources Department and Superintendent will continue to meet with the affected employees.

“I was told I was going to be RIF’d,” math teacher Erick Gunderson said. He said that it doesn’t bother him that the state made a budget cut and teachers will be dismissed.

“The state has to do what they have to do,” Gunderson said.

He believes that when something bad comes, one should keep going forth - in his case, that means looking for another job. Superintendent Kip Herren said that by working together, the district will prevail through these hard economic times. He said that students deserve the best efforts from the board and from teachers despite the state’s failure to support basic education.

LAYOFFSCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Nick CourtneyPresidentPlans for the year: “More student involvement with our school.”

Nick Leach Vice PresidentPlans for the year: Leach wants to improve pep assemblies, have more fundraisers and get Tolo and the Snowball Dance back.

Shawna JordanSecretaryPlans for the year: “I want people to want to come to school.”

Kalie Krueger TreasurerPlans for the year: “Run a lot of good money raising fundraisers.”

Ali LundbergPublic RelationsPlans for the year: “To make my position more widely known and to take it to the next level.”

- Compiled by Dennis Johnson

Here are five great Seattle restaurants to go to before prom, listed on a price scale of one - five. Whether you want to impress your date with a bottomless wallet or have been rendered impoverished by a designer dress, we’ve got an eatery to fit your budget.

$ – Dick’s Drive-In: The quintessential American diner, Dick’s provides a fifties-era Seattle experience at comparable prices. Though the menu is small and lacks variety, the few items available keep customers contented. The most expensive entrée is $2.40, and a chocolate or vanilla shake large enough to share comes in at only $1.90. And if you have fancier dinner plans prior to prom, you can always stop by after the dance till 2 a.m.

500 Queen Anne Ave. N. 206.285.5155

$$ – The Pike Pub and Brewery: A well-known restaurant right on First Avenue, the Pike Place Brewery is casual and reasonably-priced. A novelty for tourists and locals alike, the menu consists of typical pub food with a Seattle spin. It is a short drive from the waterfront, and will make for a memorable experience.

1415 1st Ave. 206.622.6044$$$ – Peso’s: Trendy and off the beaten path, Peso’s offers a wide

variety of menu options that take a sophisticated twist on Mexican cuisine. Entrees include tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and burritos with unconventional fillings and mainstays like seafood, meat and poultry. The restaurant is usually packed on Saturday nights, so remember to make reservations to ensure a table.

605 Queen Anne Ave N. 206.283.9353

$$$$ – The Wild Ginger: This restaurant is known for its urban yet swanky flair and eclectic Pan-Asian cuisine. Go with a big group and order a little bit of everything for everyone to share, or take advantage of The Essential Dinner, where a couple can pick from a limited menu for just $25 per person.

1401 Third Ave. 206.623.4450$$$$$ – Daniel’s Broiler: On Lake Union, Daniel’s Broiler offers

the whole package. Though it may stretch the allotted prom budget, the money spent guarantees a luxury experience. The menu revolves around their famous steaks, with Daniel’s Prime Rib-Eye tipping the scales at 27 oz. for $59.95. Go all out to make prom dinner an expensive delight.

809 Fairview Place N. 206.621.8262

A smorgasbord of prom-perfect restaurants to please any palate and any walletBy REBECCA NELSON

EDITOR IN CHIEF

prom may 20, 2009PaGE 4

Take pictures - What better way to capture a moment than to take spastic, hilarious photos. Take photos in different angles; upside down, “myspace pose,” or put the camera on timer and capture a candid moment. The next day, look back at the memories with lively shots.

Look at the view - Capture a “Titanic” moment with someone special and look over the pristine waters and the clear view of the ocean.

Take advantage of the free food - If “busting a move” is never going to happen, then go to the second floor of the cruise ship and take advantage of the food they have to offer.

Spend as much time as possible with friends - Think

about it, this is the last chance to spend time with certain friends so take advantage of this opportunity and spend as much time with best friends as possible. Gather together and remember both embarrassing and memorable times during the years of high school.

If all else fails...dance – If you can’t beat them,

join them. Make up some original moves; it may be foolish, but with friends, it will make the time fun and memorable.

Get down without stepping out on the dance floorBy MIRANDA BROOKS

OPINIONS EDITOR

PROM

Reporter dates three lucky girlsI went on dates Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

of last week. This was all an attempt to get me a prom date, because I am lacking one.

My first date was senior Kristina Burglund. At first, because I kind of knew who she was I was a little worried of what she would be like or what she would think of me. However, she ended up being a really cool person. I talked to her most of first lunch and I had a good time. I’m glad I met her. She has a great personality and is very fun to be around I absolutely loved her imagination.

My second date, on Thursday, was with Jessica Fischer. It was a little awkward at first because we had to take pictures, so we had a bit of a slow start. But once we sat down and were just hanging out we started to talk a little more. She wins more tickets on the radio than anyone I know. It’s pretty crazy. She’s a really shy person but once you get her to open up she’s very funny.

My third date was with sophomore Sherlyn

Taylor. It was very hard to start conversation with her at first because this time, instead of pictures before we had the photographer there for most of the date and it was hard to start talking. Eventually, the photographer had to leave and it became easier to talk to her. She is a very interesting girl; she plays video games and beats her little brother at them frequently. She is very easy to talk to when she isn’t constantly being watched, and I really enjoyed the date.

Overall this was one of the most terribly awkward things I’ve ever done but probably one of the best things for me. I met some people I never thought I’d meet and they turned out to be really cool and really nice people. I had a great time on each date and I’m going to keep talking to each one of them, they are all really great. Even though I enjoyed all my dates’ company I don’t think I’m going to ask any of them to go to prom. I hope that my dates understand that this is an odd position for me to be in and I just can’t just pick someone from this.

By JOSH HERRMANNSTAFF REPORTER

- Photo by Sonia Rodriguez

prom

Here are five great Seattle restaurants to go to before prom, listed on a price scale of one - five. Whether you want to impress your date with a bottomless wallet or have been rendered impoverished by a designer dress, we’ve got an eatery to fit your budget.

$ – Dick’s Drive-In: The quintessential American diner, Dick’s provides a fifties-era Seattle experience at comparable prices. Though the menu is small and lacks variety, the few items available keep customers contented. The most expensive entrée is $2.40, and a chocolate or vanilla shake large enough to share comes in at only $1.90. And if you have fancier dinner plans prior to prom, you can always stop by after the dance till 2 a.m.

500 Queen Anne Ave. N. 206.285.5155

$$ – The Pike Pub and Brewery: A well-known restaurant right on First Avenue, the Pike Place Brewery is casual and reasonably-priced. A novelty for tourists and locals alike, the menu consists of typical pub food with a Seattle spin. It is a short drive from the waterfront, and will make for a memorable experience.

1415 1st Ave. 206.622.6044$$$ – Peso’s: Trendy and off the beaten path, Peso’s offers a wide

variety of menu options that take a sophisticated twist on Mexican cuisine. Entrees include tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and burritos with unconventional fillings and mainstays like seafood, meat and poultry. The restaurant is usually packed on Saturday nights, so remember to make reservations to ensure a table.

605 Queen Anne Ave N. 206.283.9353

$$$$ – The Wild Ginger: This restaurant is known for its urban yet swanky flair and eclectic Pan-Asian cuisine. Go with a big group and order a little bit of everything for everyone to share, or take advantage of The Essential Dinner, where a couple can pick from a limited menu for just $25 per person.

1401 Third Ave. 206.623.4450$$$$$ – Daniel’s Broiler: On Lake Union, Daniel’s Broiler offers

the whole package. Though it may stretch the allotted prom budget, the money spent guarantees a luxury experience. The menu revolves around their famous steaks, with Daniel’s Prime Rib-Eye tipping the scales at 27 oz. for $59.95. Go all out to make prom dinner an expensive delight.

809 Fairview Place N. 206.621.8262

A smorgasbord of prom-perfect restaurants to please any palate and any walletBy REBECCA NELSON

EDITOR IN CHIEF

may 20, 2009 PaGE 5

Take pictures - What better way to capture a moment than to take spastic, hilarious photos. Take photos in different angles; upside down, “myspace pose,” or put the camera on timer and capture a candid moment. The next day, look back at the memories with lively shots.

Look at the view - Capture a “Titanic” moment with someone special and look over the pristine waters and the clear view of the ocean.

Take advantage of the free food - If “busting a move” is never going to happen, then go to the second floor of the cruise ship and take advantage of the food they have to offer.

Spend as much time as possible with friends - Think

about it, this is the last chance to spend time with certain friends so take advantage of this opportunity and spend as much time with best friends as possible. Gather together and remember both embarrassing and memorable times during the years of high school.

If all else fails...dance – If you can’t beat them,

join them. Make up some original moves; it may be foolish, but with friends, it will make the time fun and memorable.

Get down without stepping out on the dance floorBy MIRANDA BROOKS

OPINIONS EDITOR

Beyonce – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” - With the upbeat tempo and Beyonce’s energetic voice, and thanks to senior Justin Aerola’s impressive performance at this year’s Auburn Idol, this song is perfect for the 2009 prom. It’s also a great opportunity to learn the dance with friends and impress everyone with intense dedication. The Plain White T’s – “1, 2, 3, 4” - The Plain White T’s take an original spin on showing affection and turn it into something memorable. Dedicate this song to someone special, because on a night like prom, it may just be the perfect sentiment. Edwin McCain – “I’ll Be” - Released in the ‘90s, this song was labeled ‘play me at prom.’ The gentle sway of the music and the uber-romantic

lyrics are perfect for anyone who wants to have a lasting memory.

Taylor Swift – “Our Song” - Every couple needs their own song, and

Swift takes an interesting twist on that concept. Dance to this song with a special someone and you will surely remember that whole four-and-a-half minutes long after they’re over. Chris Brown – “Run It” - The

song that put Chris Brown on the map of stardom, this is perfect for anyone who needs an excuse to relive the memories of ‘05. With great lyrics and beats, anyone can find their

own dance to this awesome song. Green Day – “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” - If you thought that Green Day would not work for prom, think again. This ‘90s song is extremely popular and is the unofficial senior year theme song. The lyrics are perfect for a moment at prom with anyone from best friends to someone special.

PROM 2009Prom night mood music

By MIRANDA BROOKSOPINIONS EDITOR

- Compiled by Mackenzie Stroomer

Photo illustration by Rebecca Nelson

Theme: Drifting on a MemoryWhen: Sat. May 30, 2009Tickets: $60 for couples with ASB, $65 for couples w/o ASBPictures:

• 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. @ AHS Gym • Pricing starts at $10.00• Only cash and checks will be accepted; this means no credit

or debit cardsThe Boat:

• At 8:30 p.m. the Royal Argosy starts boarding • At 9 p.m. the Argosy leaves promptly from Pier 56 in Seattle• At midngiht the boat returns• Top of the boat: the deck, a place to enjoy the view• Middle: a dessert buffet and tables to eat at• Bottom: the dance floor

- Photo by Sonia Rodriguez

- Illustrations by Sonja Thomas

SPORTSTroy InVoice

PaGE 6 may 20, 2009

AHSSpring Sports Update

Fast pitch

Girls water polo

Girls Track

girls tennis

Boys track

Record: 13-3, League ChampsTeam Leaders: Seniors Mariah Siemon and Kristy HolleyMemorable Moment: “When we beat the best team (Kentwood),” Siemon said.

Record: 5-11Team Leaders: Seniors Sarah Carson and Alexis BurtMemorable Moment: “Beating Riverside, hands down,” Burt said.

Record: 9-8Team Leaders: Seniors Lauren Sleezer, Anne Partridge and Chris-tina HoMemorable Moment: “I would have to say the Emerald Ridge game,” Partridge said.

Record: 0-8Team Leader: Junior Conner GregMemorable Moment: “The 4 by 100 relay is always fun to watch,” Seeley said.

Record: 0-8Team Leaders: Seniors Erin Williams, Hannah Scholter, Kristen Dick and Arielle StroupMemorable Moment: “The first time I triple jumped,” Williams said.

baseball

LacrosseRecord: 2-11Team Leaders: Seniors Kristen Dick and Abby Waldo and junior Kayla O’GradyMemorable Moment: “Prob-ably the Tahoma game where we dominated,” Dick said.

Boys Tennis: Juniors Brenton Millard and Brandon Wilbur will be bringing back a strong doubles team that gave Auburn multiple 3-2 wins last year. Junior Jake Carson is losing a doubles partner, senior Josh Jeter; however his brother Cole Jeter will be stepping in as a freshman who is just as strong as Josh.

Girls Swim and Dive: As a senior next year, Shawna Jordan has the chance to place three years in a row at state. Last year she placed third and two years ago in 3A she took the diving title. Other standouts include:

Boys Water Polo: There are many underclassmen coming up in the program next season. Sophomores Bryan Diebag, Blake Morgan and junior Matt Nordlie will have a big impact on their success.

Boys Cross Country: Captain junior Andy Starr is a good role model for

younger athletes. “He always works hard and does his best,” Coach Greg Isham said. Another runner includes junior Elijah Keimig. He is dedicated and constantly improving his times.

Girls Cross Country: Juniors McKenna Swanson, Danielle Sanow and sophomore Alyssa Lonsbery are all great runners and great leaders on the team. They were all top runners last year and will continue to improve with each race.

Volleyball: Junior Sierra Atkinson will be returning as the setter and team captain. She has great hands and is a very strong leader. She has a lot of confidence in herself as well as her teammates.

Also, Dani Brunelle will be the team’s returning libero. She continually gets the most digs and is the team’s best passer. Her leadership ability will be great for the team next year.

Football: There are many top

returning players for next year’s team. Junior Chris Young, a halfback/safety was first team All-League, as well as Defensive Back All-State last season; he also rushed for over 1,000 yards. Sophomores Danny Shelton and Nick Conlan play offensive and defensive lines. Shelton was first team All-League both ways and Conlan was Honorable Mention both ways.

Dan Duran will also be a solid returnee on the offensive line. Sophomores Austen Embody (halfback), E.J. Strickland (linebacker) and Dylan Rutledge (monster) are all crucial ingredients to helping the team succeed. Zak Sauve will be a big contributor on defense and Marshall Klontz on offense.

Girls soccer: Junior Micheal Paulston and sophomore Sadie Phonpadith have been on the team since they entered the school as ninth graders. Paulston will lead the team to great things.

By JESSICA MORGANSPORTS EDITOR

“I like it a lot; it challenges me.”

cameron pattersonpolevault

toby heilerrelay

patrick woodardhurtles

erin williamsjumper

max prattshot put

nick conlandiscus

kelsey morganhigh jump

“It prepares me for high jump but instead of going up I go foward.”

“It’s fun, but since it’s a team sport I

don’t want to mess up.”

“I feel free, I’m flying through

the air.”

“I kinda feel good and relaxed.”

“It takes a lot of technique.”

- Compiled by Taylor Babcock

Fall sports gear up for upcoming season

boys soccerRecord: 2-9Team Leaders: Seniors Zack Svendgard, Justin Arreola and Quincy Jones and junior Taylor JacksonMemorable Moment: “We have this tradition where all the new people on varsity dance for the returning varsity,” Svendgard said.

Sandy MihaylovaSport: TennisGrade: 10Outstanding achievements: In the middle of the season she switched from doubles to singles. Her first match and victory as a singles player was against Kentridge where she won, in her closest match of the year. Sandy went 5-0 and continued on to sub-districts.

How/when did you start playing tennis: Sandy started playing tennis when she was 9 or 10. She stopped for a while and started back up again last year when she played on junior varsity.What is your favorite Disney movie: The Little Mermaid

Jay PayneSport: Track (High Jump)Grade: 12Outstanding achievements: Jay leaped his way past up all the other high jumpers to become the number one jumper. He improved almost every meet and on Friday, May 15 at sub-districts, he beat his personal record by 2 inches, clearing 6 feet. He qualified for districts with that performance.

How/when did you get started doing track: “I needed to stay in shape for basketball since track involves running … even though I didn’t run.”What is your favorite Disney movie: “The Goofy Movie, hands down.”

Athletes of the issue

- Compiled by Jessica Morgan

“I like the difficulty of it.”

- Graphic by Robin Ball

Record: 5-15Team Leaders: Juniors Clayton Brown, Travis Hagel, Russ Bassett and sophomore Andrew SansomMemorable Moment: “We won almost all of our games, so none,” senior Zach Tate said.

OPINIONsTroy InVoice

PaGE 7 may 20, 2009

People are oblivious to where the products they purchase come from. They need to be more aware of where

they spend their money. Most people shop at

Wal-Mart, and I admit, the prices are great, but at what cost are you willing to save a few bucks?

Wal-Mart is one of the most unethical companies in the United States. It employs the most people in the country aside from the federal government, yet the majority of its employees and their children live below the poverty line. The average Wal-Mart employee makes between $12,000 and $17,000 a year. This is not sufficient to raise a family or even live alone comfortably. Due to these low wages most of the employees apply for public assistance, which is

paid by U.S. tax dollars. This means that the American people pay for the insurance, food and housing for Wal-Mart employees.

Anybody who has a job knows how exhausting working is, and how important breaks are to make it through the day. Wal-Mart has been found guilty of breaking labor laws, allegedly forcing its employees to work off-the-clock and during their breaks. Employees are frequently not paid for the overtime they work, even though the company says employees will be paid for every minute they work. One particular case represented 187,000 Pennsylvania employees, and the company was forced to pay $62 million in damages.

Unions are good. Unions are the reason teachers, Boeing workers, store clerks, firefighters and most other professions are paid livable wages, health and retirement. Wal-Mart is a non-union organization that does not feel the need for a third party

intervention. The company says that it has an

open door policy that encourages its employees to take their problems beyond management; however, both United Food and the Commercial Workers Union filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against Wal-Mart, suggesting that the company had bribed employees to report on their coworkers who favored unions. Wal-Mart denied the charges.

I do not feel comfortable supporting a company that treats its employees so horribly. There are alternatives to shopping at Wal-Mart, like buying things on sale but at other stores. Of course, there are those people who truly cannot afford to shop anywhere else, and that is understandable. But anyone who can afford to make the switch to a more worker-friendly store really should. The only way things are going to change is if we all act.

International conglomerate ruins lives

TAMI YOUNGSTAFF REPORTER

Solving food quantity issue

At the start of every lunch there are many hungry students swarming the lunch line. As a result of this, many students, including myself,

feel as though there was not enough food during second lunch.

“The day I came over, we (the cafeteria) ran out of nearly every single hot food item,” Director of Child Nutrition Services Eric Boutin said.

By pure coincidence, Boutin was visiting the Auburn High School cafeteria on the same day that my article “Second Lunch Lacks Food for the Hungry” appeared in the last issue of the Troy InVoice.

Upon reading the article, Boutin defended the cafeteria.

“I think the cooks and kitchen staff go out of their way to have all the choices they can, and if they run out, they try to fix some additional (meals) or something else the student will find acceptable,” he said.

With the creation of a third lunch next year, having enough food will be even more difficult for the kitchen staff. The cafeteria will need to have more hot food items for a longer period of time. They will also face the problem of a closed campus, meaning that there will be more students to feed.

The new lunch situation next year does not worry Boutin.

“Although there will be exceptions…you should notice a full compliment of foods at lunch.”

KENDALL CHURCHREPORTING INTERN

I’m a guy that really likes irony. I think it is a funny thing, and one of the most ironic things about Auburn High is not all that funny. It is actually a

really good thing. I think it’s so

cool that Auburn is stereotypically

labeled the “ghetto school” out of the three Auburn schools, yet we help out our community and give more to charities than all the other schools.

While we have the lower income families, we somehow find a way to come together and raise more money than Riverside or MountainView who have the advantage of higher family average incomes.

We give more blood than both the schools and we donate more money. We help out the homeless by donating tissues, socks, toilet paper and soap. This school is always helping people; we always look out for each other just like a big happy family.

Being a part of this school and being involved in this community through all of the opportunities that this school gives us makes me proud to go to this school. I think that if there were more people in the world like the people we have in this school, the future would be a lot brighter.

aHS continues to support community

JOSH HERRMANNSTAFF REPORTER

The weather in Auburn is starting to get warmer. We live next to the Green River, one of nature’s best resources to cool

off. Now here I go sounding like a concerned

parent, but the river is not safe. All that snow we got this year is

melting, and at a very rapid pace. This in turn causes a very high and unsafe river.

I know that with this nice warm weather, that nice cool crisp water can be very tempting, but the river you swim in during the summer is not the same during the spring. No where close, in fact.

The river is so high that there is an underwater current going faster than the currents above. This happens when the river is high, but in the summer when all the snow is melted the river’s height does not change at all if anything it gets lower lower. Making it safe for teenagers and little children.

Just because you may think you are a strong swimmer does not make you stronger than the currents. They can still sweep you under the surface at an extremely rapid pace, rendering any friends attempts to save you impossible.

Everybody saw the clips of the tragic floods this year. Remember the whole trees and big logs flying down the river? Well, they are not all gone. Just because you can not see them does not mean they are not there. There are still some trees flying under the surface of the water. Just imagine what would happen if a tree were to hit you from under the water and pull you under into an even deeper current.

Even if you somehow get past the currents and the sweeping debris, the river is still very cold. All the water that is in the river is either snow melted off the mountains or rain water. The river is so high and fast that there is there is not enough time for the sun to warm the water up. It may be pushing it to say that the river is too cold for the human body, but even with the 60 or 70 degree weather

it will still be too cold as long as the river is this high.

I live on the river, and just these last few weekends I have seen numerous mothers sitting on the beach near my house tanning when their five-six-year-olds try to jump into the river. Most of the time they are not watching them, and there is no way that a child of that size and strength could survive in the river at this time of year.

This kind of parenting makes me sick. It is simply stupidity. We have many lakes nearby that are safe, many are still not open. Because the water is still too cold there. We all have pools or sprinklers nearby that we can go swimming in and cool down. There are even water balloon fights that could help the heat.

If the water in the Green River is still muddy-brown and not emerald green then it is still too high. There is not much waiting to be done before the river is safe. In mid-to late June the river is still a little cold but perfectly safe. Even at the lowest point of the season, the river is still too fast for little swimmers, so just remember to keep an eye on those little ones.

ROBIN BALLFEATURES EDITOR

Floating the Green River may be your first and last summer activity- Graphic by Sonja Thomas

I didn’t piss him off!

- Heeelp

-OH GOD RUN

Thanks for shopping at Wal-Mart!

- This is all your fault!

y mid-May, the weather generally has changed from drizzle to the sun that embodies summer. Relishing the warmth, Northwesterners venture outside to barbeque, ride bikes and enjoy our region’s natural beauty.

PHoto essay may 20, 2009PaGE 8

Spring into

summer!Photos by Rebecca Nelson

The start of summer is marked by the opening of The Valley “6” Drive-In Theatres.

Tons of kids swarmed outside during the great weather.

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Barbeques are a summer cooking essential.

On a clear day, Mt. Ranier’s crisp peaks gleam in the not-so-far-off distance.