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Acquired by board of education

1949West wing construction started

1951West wing construction was completed

1953West wing was used for the first time

1958Last addition contract was acquired

2000Last addition contract was acquired for library computer lab

1959-1960

Classes moved in

Out with the old

The phrase “in with the new, and out with the old” does not begin to describe the first lengthy construction of the existing Englewood High School that ran from 1949 to 1960. When the final building was dedicated for the 1,235 students enrolled at the time, the $1.5 million addition wowed the students and families of Englewood. With a complete intercom system and a state of the art auditorium ceiling, the school was a place where students wanted to be. Although Englewood High School was new and modern at one time, the

58-year-old building that was once state of the art is now challenged to meet the needs of its present students. In November, the citizens of Englewood will vote for the bond election, which if passed, will be used to construct a new combined middle school high school campus, while retaining the existing auditorium, pool and field house complexes. In its May 9, 1960, special dedication issue, the Englewood Herald newspaper described the amenities that made EHS “a beautiful contribution to the educational system of Colorado.” This glimpse of times past provides a stark contrast to current facilities use and to the proposed future building.

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Then• Some class rooms were in the basement.• Students learned Spanish and French by

sitting in a booth and listening to an audio tape.

• The auditorium ceiling was praised for being so modern at the time.

• When the final wings were added in 1960, the new addition had 757 incandescent bulbs and 2,342 fluorescent bulbs.

• The school was designed to be added on to.• Intercom system was included.• The appearance of the new common area

cut down on pranks and violations to EHS.• The last addition cost $1.5 million.• The new addition needed 750 gallons of wax

to polish the floors.• The home economics area was set up like

an actual house, so the girls could learn and practice cooking and cleaning.

• Gaps exist between the windows and walls.• Falling/missing ceiling tiles appear

throughout the school.• The stadium has an excellent turf sports

field.• EHS has a full-sized pool, with diving board

on campus.• A modern weight room was added last

spring and will remain.• Overall, the school has inadequate plumbing,

electricity, parking, safety and security features.

• Many features may be educationally unsuitable.

• The existing 50-60-year-old buildings may be at the end of their life span.

• The new construction would be a shared 7-12 campus.

• One proposal includes two separate buildings containing both a middle school, and high school.

• The new building would feature efficient energy usage.

• The new building(s) would be less costly to maintain.

• CFAHS would be housed in an actual building suited for proper education.

• The new school would feature netbooks and a smart lab.

• The new campus would be unique, modern.• Students and staff would have complete

access to wifi around the building.• Kids would want to be in this completely new

building (with the existing auditorium, pool, field house, and sports fields being retained.)

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Overview: Most likely to be bigger and better.Price: $$$Pro: Middle school and high school fully separated.Con: Expensive

Overview: Most likelyto be chosen, but not set in stone.Price: $$Pro: Medium PriceCon: Commons furthestfrom high school classrooms

Overview: Most likely to keep Englewood’s needs in mind at a cheaper price. Price: $Pro: CheapestCon: Middle school on lower level, high school on the upper level.

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“ “ “Looks-wise it would be nice if we could fix some stuff in the auditorium like the broken arm rests for example.”

I would like EHS to stay traditional. Maybe do a little remodeling, but otherwise it should stay how it is.”

I like the way we have an older feel at the school, but some things need to be fixed up. For example the auditorium, the bathrooms, and a few classes too.”

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MarissaCoomer and RandyKloewer

AdifficulteconomyandasmallschooldistrictmakeithardforEnglewoodSchoolstostayafloat. Compoundedbythefactthatmanybuildingsinthedistrictarepushing60yearsof-age,thedistrictislookingforopportunitiestosavemoneywhileprovidingthebesteducationpossible. Inanefforttoprovideaquality21stcenturyeducationtoitssecondarystudents,EnglewoodSchoolsisproposingabondtofinanceanew6-12campusonthesiteofthecurrentEnglewoodHighSchoolcampusandrenovationstotheEnglewoodMiddleSchoolbuildingtohouseColorado’sFinestAlternativeHighSchool. Thenewtwenty-firstcenturycampuseswillprovideabettersolutiontothedistrict’sincreasingwoesofsecurity,savings,andsustainability. Thebondtotals$50millionandentailsa20-yearpaybackperiod.AccordingtotheEnglewoodSchoolsFactSheet,abondisafinancialloanissuedforthepurposeoffinancingtheinfrastructureneedsofaschooldistrict.Accompaniedbythebondissue,amilllevyof$1.5millionisalsobeingproposed.

EnglewoodSchoolsFactSheetstatesthatamilllevyisanassessedpropertytaxrateusedbyschooldistricts,localgovernmentsandotherjurisdictionstoraiserevenueinordertocoverannualexpenses. ThedifficultyliesinthetrustoftheEnglewoodpeopleinsuchachallengingtimetovoteinsuchdrasticchanges. TheEnglewoodSchool’sbudgetisnottooflush.ManyelementaryschoolsinEnglewoodhavehadtocloseduetothedwindlingbudget.Thedistricthashadtoreduce$2millionfromthecurrentyear’salreadyminimalbudget. Thepayrollcostforteachershasdecreased1.5to2percent.Theoverallpayrollhasdecreasedby$2.2millionsince2008-2009. ThereisalsoadecreaseinbenefitcostsfortheEnglewoodemployees.Thishassavedthedistrictover$250,000annually. TheteachersinEHShavenowteachsixofsevenperiodsinsteadoffiveandwilllosesomepaybecauseofthefourfurloughdaysscheduledforthisschoolyear.Thedecreaseinbudgethasalsorestrictedmaintenanceprojects. CitizenscanvotebymailbeforeNovember1onthebondandmilllevyelections.

Check yes, Juliette Whenhighschoolseniorsturntheripeageofeighteen,theyenterintotheworldofadulthood.However,turningeighteendoesnotjustmeanthatonecannowtogoouttonightclubsorbuylotterytickets.Highschoolseniorswhoturneighteengainamoresignificantright,therighttovoteinpoliticalelections. Thisyear,theEnglewoodSchoolDistrictistryingtopassabondandmilllevythatwillaffectEnglewoodSchools.Thebond,3D,willraise$50milliontorebuildanewcombinedcampusforthemiddleandhighschools.Furthermore,3E,willbea$1.5milliondollarmilllevytohelpsupportschooloperations.Whowillthisaffect?Thestudents.Ifcitizensapprovethebondissue,EnglewoodHighSchoolcampuswillberebuiltoverthenexttwoyears. “Ithinkitstinksthatitdoesnotapplytous,butitiscoolthatwegettovoteforfutureEHSstudents,”eighteen-year-oldseniorDustinBeiselsaid.Sincethenewconstructionisthoughttobebeneficialtostudents,alleighteen-year-oldstudentsarebeingencouragedtovotethiscomingNovemberonthebondissuefortheirfellowclassmates. “Theschooldistrictwantsalloureighteen-year-oldstudentsandallcitizenstogetregisteredtovote,aswewantthemtoparticipateinthepoliticalprocess.Webelieveitiseveryone’scivicdutyofvote.Fromtheperspectiveoftheschooldistrict,howastudentvotesisuptothem,”Ewertsaid. Beiselplansonvotinginthecomingelection.“Likemydadalwayssays,‘Ifyoudonotvote,youdonotgettocomplain.’IjustwanttomakeanimpactontheUnitedStatesGovernmentingeneral.However,[with

regardstothebondissue]theonlychoicethatmattersisours,they[theschooldistrict]canalwaystellustovote‘yes,’butwecanalwaysvote‘no’ifthatiswhatwewant,”Beiselsaid.Whiletheschooldistrictmaybeencouragingstudentstovote,theyarenotallowed,bylaw,totellstudentshowtovote. “TheFairCampaignPracticesActprohibitsteachersandstafffromadvocatingtostudentstovote‘yes’duringtheworkday,”Ewertsaid. However,teachersandstaffcanadvocateforthebondonweekendsandaftertheirworkday.Sincethestaffisnotallowedtoadvocate,agroupcalledtheCitizensforEnglewoodSchoolshasformed.TheirmissionistopromotetheelectiontoresidentsintheEnglewoodarea.Furthermore,theyareworkingtogainsupportfromthestudentsatEHS. “We’vemetwithseveralschoolgroupstohelpsupportourcause.WehavebeenatBacktoSchoolnight,andweplanonbeingatallofthesportingeventswithinformation,”CitizensforEnglewoodSchoolscoordinatorDuaneTuckersaid. Theirhopeisthatthestudentswillreportbacktotheirparentsaboutthevotingforthebondissue.Continually,theyencouragestudentswhoareeighteen-years-oldtogooutandregistertovote. “Thelegacyyoucanperpetuatebyvotingwillhelpforthefuture.Havingavibrantschoolcommunityhelpsthecommunityasawhole.This[thenewschool]willbebetteronallfronts,”Tuckersaid. Foranystudenteligibletovote,registrationwillcloseonOctober3.Computersforregistrationarelocatedinthemainoffice.

What do you want the school to look like in the

future?

What is your opinion of the school changing?

Morrigen Donaldson9th

Haley Frazier12th

Jason Pacheco10th

Tyler Doherty11th

November 2011 toJanuary 2012

June 2012 to August 2013

Spring of 2014

February 2012

State budget impacts district

“I don’t know if I’ll be here, but I want it to happen.”

“I’d like to see air conditioning in the gym, and cleaner everything.”

“I want the bond election to pass so Englewood will look nicer.”

“I want the new building to include color, and to be cleaner outside with flowers.”

“I hope it goes through. I won’t be here for it, but my brother will.”

“I’d like better lockers, that’s for sure. They’re hard to open. Also, bigger and better practice fields.”

KaylaEickmann

Whenyouhearaboutthephrase“supportcenter”mostpeoplethink“help”. ThisyearEnglewoodSchoolshasstartedanewprogramthatoffersmorethan“help.” ThenewprogramcalledOmbudsmanStudentSupportCenter(OSSC)ishousedinthenortheastendattheMaddoxbuildingandprovidesguidanceforlearnerstoproceedattheirownpaceinordertocompletegraduationrequirementsortogetbackintoaschoolenvironment. Thesmalllearningcommunityallowsstudentstoreceiveone-on-oneteaching,anditencouragesthemtomakepositivechoices. TiaraFulton,astudentatEHSsaid,“IgotheretomakeupclassesthatIfailedfrompastyearsandIfeellikeithelpsmealotbetterratherthanifIwouldofdidcompasslearningonlinetomakeupmyclasses.” Duringthesummer,EnglewoodcametogetherwithbothOmbudsmanEducationalServicesandColoradoYouthForaChangesothatEnglewoodwouldhaveasupportcenternecessaryfor

studentswhoneedadditionalinstruction. DianaZakhem,thedistrict’sDirectorofPostSecondaryandWorkforceReadinesssaid,“TheOSSCprogramoffersindividualizedattention,theabilitytoworkatyourownpace,counselingandguidanceservices.” Thesupportcenterisabletohave30middleandhighschoolstudentspersession.Onesessionisinthemorningandtheotherisintheafternoonforaboutfourhourseach,foratotalof60studentsperday. JenniferTrujillo,thedirectorofOSSCsaid,“Whenstudentsarrive,theyaregreetedbytheirteachersandinstructedabouttheircourseworkforthatday.AllcourseworkatOmbudsmanisself-pacedandself-initiated,givingstudentsgreateraccountabilityfortheirlearning.Attheendofeachsession,studentsspendtimewritingintheirjournalsaboutatopicthattypicallydealswithsocialskills.” Thecentergivesstudentstheopportunitytosucceedandgetworkdoneforanypurpose.TheOmbudsmanSupportCenterisnotonlyfordropoutstudentsbutalsofor

studentswhoareseekinganalternativeenvironmenttomeetgraduationrequirementsorforstudentswhoareatriskofexpulsionorlong-termsuspension. OSSCisalsoforstudentsseekingpersonalizedinstruction. Thereasonfortheprogramistoaddressthebehavioral,academic,socialandemotionalneedsofat-riskstudentsingrades6-12andtotrytoresolvethesuspensions,expulsionandanyotherwithdrawals. Fultonsaid,“Myfavoritepartofthesupportcenterisbeingabletomakeupthoseclassesandgraduatingwithmyclass” TheSupportCenterismeanttohelpconnectthestudentswhoneedthatopportunity. ThesmallstaffatOmbudsmanisveryexcitedfortheprogramandforittosucceed. “IamveryexcitedaboutthenewEnglewoodOmbudsmanprogramandtheopportunitytohelpstudentswhohavebeendisconnectedinsomewayfromschoolgetbackontherightpathwiththeireducation,”Trujillosaid.

Proposed Timeline of Changes if

bond passes VeroniqueBarbour

Get by with a little help...

Community input on final design of 7-12 campus.

Phase one demolition (north end of campus)

Phase one and two construction completed

Total completion of project

Students around the school give their opinions

of the new Englewood High School to come.

I’d like to see more normal light as opposed to fake light.”

from Ombudsman Student Support Center

“I like the idea. The only bad things could be finding out new ranks and finding our way around the school.”

I want my school to be...

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GraceMurphree

Relationshipshavealwaysbeenamajorpartofateen’slife.Onenolongerthinksofboysas“icky”orgirlshaving“cooties”.Thosethoughtsarereplacedbyromanticfeelingsoflustanddesire.However,withthesenewfeelingscomeawholenewresponsibilityandlevelofmaturity.Noonethinkstwiceaboutdatingsomeonetheirageormaybeayearolderoryounger.Buthowoldistooold? Afreshmangirldatingaseniorboy,forexample,isarelationshiptiltingontheageappropriateline.Mostpeoplewouldagreethatthissituationisnotaverygoodoneconsideringtheageandmaturitydifference. “Idonotthinkfreshmenandseniorsarewell-suited.ThereasonthatIthinkitisabadideastemsfromyearsofwatchingfreshmenstudentsbecomeinvolvedwithsomeonethathasatotallydifferentmaturitylevel,”EnglishteacherFayeManceauxsaid. “Generallyspeaking,aseniorisexpectingadifferentlevelorcommitment.Ihaveseenandheardtheheartbrokenvoiceoffreshmen,becausetheythoughtthiswas‘real’love.Ihavealsoknownafewseniorswhowillinglytookadvantageofafreshman’snaiveperspectiveonlife.Letfreshmendatesophomores,orevenjuniors.Theagedifferencedoesnotseemsodrastic.Ihavetaughtfreshmenandseniorsinthesameyear.Thereisaworldofdifferenceinmostoftheirbehaviors,”Manceauxsaid. Manceauxbelievesitisthesamecaseforafreshmanboydatingaseniorgirl.Freshmanandseniorsjustdon’tmix.Manceauxhasadmittedshehasseensomeoftheserelationshipswork,butitisrare.

JosiahSowell,ajunior,alsoagreesthatthesetwodifferentagegroupsdon’tmixwell. “Ithink,asafreshman,girlsarenotreadytodateasenior,andsometimesseniorsgetpushyandtendtousefreshmengirls.Girlscanbejustaspushyasguysandfreshmanguysareimmature.Itjustmakestherelationshipendindrama.” Datingolderpeopleshouldwaituntilbothareoutofhighschool.Thatway,theybothcanacquireproperreasoningskillssotheydon’tendupruiningeachother’srelationships.Itisalreadyhardenoughtodealwitharelationshipbetweentwopeopleofthesameage. Ifyouthrowanimmatureandmaturepersontogether,theresultwillnotbeveryfavorableandwillmostlikelyendupwithsomeonegettingabadcaseofheartache.However,datingsomeoneofthesameagedoesnotguaranteeperfectharmony.Highschoolispracticeforadultlifeandonemustnotrushheadfirstintounknownwaters. AsbothManceauxandSowellpointedout,olderpeoplecaneasilytakeadvantageoftheyoungerperson,thereforeprovidingabadexamplefortheyoungergeneration. Overall,itisatrickysituationtobeinandshouldbeexaminedthoroughlybeforegoingthroughwithit.Somepeopledateolderpeopletoseemcoolormoremature,butitallcomesdowntowhatisbestforbothteens.Aseniorisabouttoleavehighschoolwhileafreshmanisjustbeginningandwhileseniorsmaybereadyforacommittedrelationship;afreshmanisnotevenclosetothatstage. Therefore,eitherway,seniorsandfreshmanshouldnotdateduetomajordifferencesinmaturityandreasoning.

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What do the students of Englewood High School think when it comes to dating older people?

?What Do You Think

Go to Pirateer.net to vote in a poll about dating older people.

“Anyone in high school can date anyone else. A three-year difference tops. It’s better if the guy is older. It seems better. “ –Chris Gutierrez, sophomore

“Dating someone older should be appropriate, but about a four year difference. If your parents approve, then that is better. Love has no limit but at a point it is sketchy. Personally, I think the guy should be older for maturity reasons.” –Dani Jameson, senior

“I think that an older guy could date a younger girl, but not the other way around because guys are more immature. It should be between a 5-8 year age difference, maybe ten years. I would take my parents’ thoughts into consideration, but that wouldn’t completely persuade me.” –Alexandra Mullen, freshman

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Dysfunction Junction still thrives despite security’s efforts to thwart its outbreaks.

After school clubs conflict with athletic practices.

Students can now sleep in for 35 minutes extra due to the new late start.

EHS has a new convergent media room led by teacher Sean Duffy.

Inappropriate and repulsive PDA infests the hallways.

Compiled by Maddie Avjean

Students are complaining about too short of a lunch.

Students are luckily greeted with five new enthusiastic teachers to EHS.

EHS currently has around 610 students enrolled.

The highs and lows of EHS

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For the 2011- 2012 school year, Englewood High School is excelling. Unfortunately; not everything at EHS is good.

To show school pride

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your school.

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Showing school pride and school

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Chili’s because of the location and

their tasty food.

Chili’s because of

the good food, and

their great hospitality.

Chili’s because its affordable and it’s a

great place to connect before the big dance.

The dance, because most people attend it and it’s just a good time.

Powder puff and the

bonfire just because.

The bonfire because who doesn’t love

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I love all the Homecoming

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4 speak out PIRATEERSeptember 30, 2011

PIRATEER STAFFPirates, speak your minds!

The editors of the Pirateer would like to invite both Pirates and the community to submit any comments or concerns they may have in the form of Letters to the Editor by the second Friday of each month. Letters to the editor may be left in Mrs. Jones’ mailbox in the main office, brought to room 113, or sent by email to EHS_Pirateer @englewood.k12.co.us. The Pirateer does not accept unsigned letters, but may consider withholding names upon request.

Englewood Public Schools Non-Discrimination Policy:

.....The Englewood Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or age in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for discrimination concerns. Inquiries concerning any of the above or Title IX and the Rehabilitation Act Regulations (504) should be directed to Brian Ewert, Superintendent, 4101 South Bannock Street, Englewood, CO 80110; phone (303) 761-7050.

Letters to the editor serve as a public forum for student opinion. No unsigned letters or pseudonyms will be accepted. All signed letters will be considered for publication. Letters to the Editor are not necessarily the opinions of the Pirateer. The Pirateer reserves the right to edit or reject any letter. The dead-line for all letters to the editor is the second Friday of every month. Any written expression in this publication is not an expression of Englewood Public School Board policy. The school district and employees are provided immunity from civil or criminal penalties for any expression made or published by students in this publication.

Editors-in-ChiefVeronique Babour

T.C. ScaggiariManaging EditorsEduardo Velazquez

Tayler SearcyWeb site Editor

Josh FergeBusiness Manager

Gretta CollinsPhotography

EditorsT.C. Scaggiari

Kristina CowellGraphics EditorT.C. Scarggiari

In-Depth EditorVeronique Barbour

Front Page &News EditorT.C. Scaggiari

Opinions EditorsJosh Ferge

Tianna PetersFeatures Editor

Eduardo VelazquezKayla EickmannKristina Cowell

Lifestyles EditorsJackie WilsonTayler Searcy

Sports EditorsTucker Horan

Jasmine PetersArtists

Isabelle VamvakiasKayla EickmannConnor ShearrerPhotographers

Lindsay McNortonBeccah Sheppard

Kadie KavinskySannah PhamElida Schultz

Faculty AdviserSheila Jones

Madelyn Avjean, Veronique Barbour, Gretta Collins, Marissa Coomer, Kristina Cowell, Damasjae Currington, Kayla Eickmann, Joshua Ferge, Tucker Horan, Kadie Kavinsky, Randall Kloewer, Lindsey McNorton, Grace Murphree, Natalie Pena, Jasmine Peters, Tianna Peters, Sannah Pham, T.C. Scaggiari, Elida Schultz, Tayler Searcy, Connor Shear-rer, Rebeccah Sheppard, Isabelle Vamvakias, Eduardo Velazquez, Jacqueline Wilson

“The pen is mightier than the sword, but we Pirates get to use both.”

Construction has begun for the new 16-acre World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City with six new buildings featuring a six-story shopping center and services. It will be the tallest building in the United States, standing 1,776 feet tall and will include a WTC transportation hub, a performing arts center, and the memorial for the previous World Trade Center. Reflecting Absence is the name of the new memorial site that consists of a two water fountains–the footprints of the Twin Towers. On the walls of the fountains are the names of the 3,000 people who died on September 11, 2001. The new site will also host a museum in the center that will bear solemn witness to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011, and February 23, 1993. It will contain artifacts from spectators, workplace memorabilia, photos, videos, recovered property, voice messages, clothing and other personal effects, incident specific documents, and other writing such as email, letters, and diaries to help illuminate peoples’ experiences during and after the attacks. When the sun goes down, lights will illuminate the water fountains and the names of those who lost their lives. The one-acre fountains are the largest man-made water fountains in North America.

• The 40 stars represent the lives taken on Flight 93.

• The 5-sided figure represents the Pentagon where 125 people died.

• The two columns represent the Twin Towers.

Remembrance Flag Symbolism

Stu Howard, CoachDo you remember what you were doing when you found out about 9/11? I was waking to my alarm in the morning, which is the radio. It was 6:30. They had said that a plane

had hit the World Trade Center. No one knew what was going on. I turned on the TV and seen the imprint were it had hit. I was watching the TV and seen the second plane hit and I knew it was more then just an accident.

What were your emotions like? I was confused, overwhelmed, sad, and angry when I realized what was going on. How has 9/11 changed your life? It woke me up to reality, to people around the world and the resentment and hate of the United States.

Trying to kill as many people as possible. Trying to make us afraid. It was a huge impact on the economy.

Faye Smalley, seniorDo you remember what you were doing when you found out about 9/11? I was sitting in my first grade classroom. My teacher was reading a whale book. My mom pulled me

out of class, and we went to her friend’s house. What were your emotions like? I was confused about everything that was going on. I was sad when I actually found out.How has 9/11 changed your life? I am afraid to fly now. It made me more aware of what is going on in the world.

Josh Donaldson, seniorDo you remember what you were doing when you found out about 9/11? I was pulled out of class and sent home with the rest of my class and school. What were your emotions like? I was confused, but excited to be getting out of school early.How has 9/11 changed your life? [It] didn’t change my life besides making the U.S. economy suffer because we got into a pointless war.

Faye Manceaux, English teacherDo you remember what you were doing when you found out about 9/11? I had a foreign language student living with me. I was driving to school, listening to the radio. They

had said that a small plane flew into one of the Twin Towers. I was very confused. While I was parking the car, the radio then reported that it was intentional. I immediately went to see Mr. Barber to watch TV. I saw the second plane fly into the tower. The night before my husband had flown in from the East Coast.

What were your emotions like? I was confused. I felt betrayed by people who wanted to harm us. I wondered and questioned why they

wanted to hurt us.How has 9/11 changed your life? When my husband leaves for job purposes, I get up now to say goodbye. He has to call me when he

lands at his destination. I never used to do that. He just used to leave me notes on the counter.

Flights that changed our lives

KadieKavinsky

After a three-year hiatus, Advisement is back at Englewood High School. Advisement is returning due to Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP) that have to be taken by high school students statewide. Advisement has more than one purpose for the high school. “The mission of advisement is to establish positive student-student and student-staff relationships, teach school-wide expectations, create ICAPS and share communication between student, staff, and home,” Principal Jon Fore said. “We want the school divided into small groups with one adult that the students can trust to tell their problems too. An adult who they can communicate with, without having to worry,” Teacher Helen Rief said. The high school wants to be more united and build relationships within the school so that students feel safer. Bullying has been a problem at EHS and the high school is trying to limit that by having students get close to each other to realize what people are really going through. The school wants all students to have a safe and welcoming place. Advisement is where that will start and hopefully it will expand from the classes to the entire school. “Advisement is also being

used for getting the school wide expectations across to all students,” Fore said. Continually, these expectations are known as EHS -- Effort, Honor, and Spirit. These three expectations will help lead EHS to being a better school. To enforce these expectations the school is going to be having Advisement sessions covering EHS and the meaning of it, to help students interact with each other to truly understand the meaning of EHS. “We made EHS our expectations because they are very clear for both students and teachers to understand,” Rief said. Furthermore, ICAPS are a statewide requirement where all high school students have to finish ICAP sessions for each grade. The purpose is to get all high school students ready for college and even their career by finding out what they want to do in life earlier than right before they go to college. It also helps them apply for any scholarships that they might be interested in. Finally, the last criteria for Advisement are communication between staff, student and home. The high school wants there to be better communication within school and families. They want the parents to know what is going on with their students and the high school.

EduardoVelazquez

Advisement returns to boost communication

What is the real

meaning of Homecoming?

Of these places, Chili’s, Noodles and

Company, and Red Robin,

where would you choose to go to dinner,

and why?

What is your favorite

Homecoming event and

why?

Homecoming hustle

New World Trade Center emergesCole Horan Pirate PeteChris WorekMadeline

Cowell

TiannaPeters

Eduardo Velazquez

The Remembrance Flag flew over the New York state capitol and at the entrance to the World Trade Center memorial site to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

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Afteranextremelysuccessfulyearatstatecompetition,EnglewoodFutureBusinessLeadersofAmerica(FBLA)chapterhadfivestudentsqualifyfortheNationalLeadershipConference(NLC)heldthissummerinOrlando,Florida.ThestudentswereseniorJoshFerge,juniorRandyKloewerandgraduateNickSteverson.TheycompetedinCyberSecurity,FBLAPrinciplesandProceduresandBusinessCommunication,respectively. “PrincipalJon]ForeandAthleticDirectorPaulEvansweregraciousenoughtoassistuswithfundingfornationals.EnglewoodFBLAalsoraisedsomeofthemoney,”FBLAAdviserVickieKennedysaid. InlateJune,theFBLApiratesflewtotheSunshineStateforaweekofrelaxation,enlightenmentandcompetition. “BeforeItookmytest,Iwasinaroomwithsomeofthesmartest,computer-savvykidsinalloftheUnitedStates,”Fergesaid. Thenationalscompetitionisdefinitelyastepupfromstatecompetition,andprovedtobemuchmorecompetitive. “Iwaswithinsixpointsofthewinner;however,Iwasnotinthetopten,soitwasreallyclose,”Fergesaid. Over10,000studentsattendedthisyear’sNLC;makingtheconferencein

Orlandolargerthaninyearspast.Withbigcompetition,comesanevenbiggermissionofself-discovery. “Ilearnedalotaboutleadership,myselfandconfidence.Ialsolearnedthattravelingishard,”Fergesaid. EnglewoodFBLA’schapterhopestoimproveupontheirsuccessatstateandnationallevels,andsendmoremembersnextyear.Asidefromtheactivitiesattheconference,thegrouppartookintheexcitingopportunitiesthatsurroundthecityofOrlando. “Wearegoingtodoalot.Hopefullywewillhavestudysessions,andpossiblyguestspeakersthatwillimproveourchancesatnationals,”Fergesaid,speakingasthenewFBLApresident.Asidefromtheconference,the

mostfunactivitytothethreewasexploringDisneyWorld’sEPCOT. “ThefireworkfinaleatEPCOTwasdefinitelythebestmomentofthetrip.Theyhadsomecrazyspecialeffectswithaglobe;itwasreallyamazing,”Kloewersaid. Theconference,however,provedthemostchallengingandrewardingaspectofthetrip. Eventhoughthequalifiersdidnotplaceintheirevents,theytrulyrepresentedEHSwell.Theexperiencefarexceededanyexpectationsthethreeheld.ThetwostillattendingEHSarenowofficerswhowilltakethissummer’sexpeditiontoOrlandoandtheNationalLeadershipConferenceasbuildingblocksforanevenbetteryear.

1. Hold your open hand in front of your dog, and their automatic instinct should be to sniff. If they don’t, than rub your pet’s favorite of food onto your palm so it will be tempted to. Once its nose hits your hand, give your bridge, than your form of positive reinforce-ment.

2. After trying step one a few times, add a cue before holding your palm out, such as “Touch.” Say your cue, then hold your palm out and repeat step one.

3. Add distractions. Start small, with maybe another dog around, and increase the amount of distrac-tion every week, depending on the progress of your dog. Once your dog is trained to touch your hand no matter what is going on around it, you’ve successfully target trained your dog.

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5limelightPIRATEERSeptember 30, 2011Pirate who cares

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ThesafetyofEnglewoodSchoolsisimportanttoeveryparentandstudentinthecommunity;however,somewouldsaythatthesafetyofourschoolismostimportanttoheadofsecurity,OfficerTimMitchell.NotonlydoesMitchellcareaboutthesafetyofEnglewoodSchools,butalsoaboutthesuccessofthestudents. “OfficerMitchellhasagenuineinterestinthestudentscompletingtheireducation,”teacherBrianDeHerrerasaid. Mitchellspent30yearsofhislifeworkingfortheEnglewoodPoliceDepartment,retiringin2008.Hehasspentthelast20yearsofhislifescoutingfortheMLB;first,forIndianaChiefs,andnowfortheChicagoCubs. “Ispendtimeatspringtrainingeveryyear,andIhavetoreallyknowbaseballandwhattolookfor.”Mitchellsaid. OvertheyearsMitchellhasscoutedacatcherfromBryantUniversityinRhodeIsland,andHeritageHighSchool’sJakeOpittiz. Whennotscouting,MitchellisinchargeofsecurityandtruancyatEnglewoodSchools. “IreallylikedEnglewood,soafterIretiredthey[EnglewoodSchools]calledme,Ithoughtaboutit,andagreedtocomeworkhere.”Mitchellsaid. GrowingupineastDenver,MitchellhasatruepassionforColorado,andheactuallyconnectstotheEnglewoodcommunity. “It’sinterestingthatIknowalotofthestudents’parentsfrommyrookiedaysatEnglewoodPoliceDepartment.”Mitchellsaid. Now,MitchellspendshisdaysthroughoutEnglewood,andattruancycourtwithstudentsonFridayafternoons.

MitchellischangingthelivesofthestudentsatEnglewoodHighSchool,justbybeinghere. “He’sputalotofsmilesonpeoples’faces.Hecracksalotoffunnyjokes,andhekeepstheschoolsafeandfun,”seniorJoeyMontgomerysaid. OfficerMitchell’sgoalmaybetokeeptheschoolsafe,butheworksjustashardtokeeptheschoolfun.Althoughitisonlyhissecondyear,Mitchellislookedtobymanyofthehighschoolstudents. “He’sbeenarolemodelformeandmydecisiontobeapoliceofficer,”Montgomerysaid. Whatmakesthisonemansoadmirablebythestudentsandhispeers? “WhatsetsOfficerMitchellapartisthatheisrespectfulandfair.Hecaresaboutthesafetyofstudents,theschoolandthecommunity,”SecurityguardKaitlinMoomawsaid. ItseemsasthoughMitchellenjoyseveryaspectofhisjob,butthereisonethingthatbothersMitchell. “Thehardestpartofmyjobiswatchingkidswithalotoftalentthrowawayhighschool,andbelessthanadequate.”Mitchellsaid. Inhisfreetime,MitchellisalsoabaseballcoachatThunderRidgeHighSchool.Mitchell’sdedicationcanbemeasuredbytheliveshehaschangedjustbyshowinghecares.

FBLA takes on Orlando

Zoo tricks and then some for FidoJackieWilson Animals can be seen performing amazing tricks on many television networks, such as Animal Planet. Most people do not know that even wild animals at the Denver Zoo are trained similarly to the way dogs and cats are trained at home. Animals are trained using bridges and

positive reinforcement. Bridges are a term such as “good” given before the animal is given its positive reinforcement; positive reinforcement is the treat the animal is given for doing well. Here are some cool tricks that can be beneficial to Denver Zoo animals and to domesticated animals at home.

AccountingThis class is designed for students who would like to practice and learn the theory of accounting principles and procedures used by business. One credit is offered for both Accounting 1 and 2 but college credits are available to those taking Accounting 2.This is only offered to tenth, eleventh, and twelve grade students.

Intro to Convergent MediaIn this elective students will experience various aspects of convergent media. This course covers print journalism, broadcast journalism, and web communication. While taking the course, students will enhance their basic journalism skills. This course is offered to all grade levels.

Reader’s Workshop This one semester class is designed for students who score low on the MAPS or any other standardized tests in the reading category. Students will use the Reading plus system to improve their independent reading skills. It is offered to all grade levels, but students must have a teacher recommendation.

Many changes are happening at EHS, including new classes in the schedule. These classes span from language arts workshops to physical education classes and even accounting. Check them out today and if you would like more information on them, talk to your counselors.

Training For AthletesThis semester long class is designed for the competitive athletes looking to improve athletic skills through strength, speed, and conditioning exercises. Students can individualize their workouts to their particular sport. The class is offered to all grade levels, but students must have the prerequisite of weight training.

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• What’s the trick? The orangutan exhibit at the Denver Zoo is next to a golf course, so it is not uncommon for golf balls to end up on the wrong side of the fence. Zookeepers have trained the apes to deliver golf balls in exchange for sweet treats. The orangutans have also figured out that breaking the golf balls and delivering tiny pieces ends up in more than one treat. • How is this beneficial?Golf balls could be very harmful to both the orangutans and other small animals that may live in the exhibit.

They can cause many injuries by being eaten or by causing falls. Having the orangutans trained to get rid of the golf balls, also gets rid of a lot of hidden dangers.

• How can you use this at home?

Getting the daily newspaper may seem like a hassle. You can train your dog to bring you the newspaper or other useful items in exchange for treats, just like the orangutans.

• What’s the trick?Target training is a very common form of training for most of the animals at the Denver Zoo. Animals are trained to touch their noses against human hands. This is what Hyena’s are trained to do. Wherever the keeper places his hand, the hyena is trained to quickly put its nose to the keeper’s hands and hold until given permission to move away.

• How is this beneficial?Target training is beneficial for things related to veterinary care. Hyenas at the Denver Zoo are

trained to put their nose to the zookeeper’s hand and remain still while a vet draws blood from their jugular vein when necessary.

• How can you use this at home?

This can be used at home the same way it is used at the Denver zoo, for veterinary care. You can target train your dog, which will help keep the dogs still while being examined for physicals or other veterinary care. It can lead a dog into a place where it may not feel comfortable going, such as a scale at the vets office.

1. Start by throwing a newspaper and having your dog fetch it. Make sure there is a big reward when the newspaper is returned in the condition it was when you threw it.

2. Advance to throwing the newspaper in the exact spot where it usually lands every morning, and continue the positive reinforcement when the dog returns.

3. Use a special command every time you throw the paper like “fetch,” so your dog understands what that command means.

4. Place the paper where it usually lands and let your dog outside. Use the command you have taught and give it some time to find it. The only difference is you haven’t thrown the paper; they now have to fetch it on their own. After a few days of repeating this, your dog should be trained to fetch the paper.

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New Classes

Randy Kloewer and Josh Ferge, FBLA officers, will use their experience at nationals to inspire more students to qualify.

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From EPD cop to MLB scout, this Pirate brings his game to head EHS security

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7InDepth6 InDepth PIRATEERSeptember 30, 2011

IKEA IDEAS

• The new IKEA in Centennial is the first IKEA store in the country to use geothermal cooling/heating system.

• Solar panels are a feature of the building’s construction.

• IKEA is using nothing but green products in their store.

• IKEA is using a new method of furniture shipping called Flat Packing, which reduces weight in trucks which decreases fuel use.

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Thelinestretchedasfarastheeyecouldseefromtheentrancetowhatseemedtobeoblivion.Furnitureparadiseawaitedahead,eagertoopenitsdoorstocustomers.TheJuly27,2011grandopeningofthewellknownstorehadbeenanticipatedforquitesometime.Foursky-scrapingyellowlettersstareddownattheexcitedcustomers.I-K-E-A.Thewondersitbehelddrewpeopleintothelineasamagnetwouldapaperclip.Somecustomershadbeencampingoutinlinefortwodaysaheadoftime. “TheSwedishcompanyisallowingshopperstocampoutonthepropertybeginningat9a.m.July25,althoughit’snotknownhowmanypeoplewilllikelyshareshut-eye,”reportedPennyParker,aDenverPostcolumnist. Insidetherewereplayareasforchildren,acafeteriawithdeliciousSwedishmeatballswithlingonberrysauce,andtwofloorspackedfulloffurniture. Alongwithdeliciousfoodandenticingentertainment,newshadspreadofIKEA’senvironmentalgrowth.Geothermalpanels,flat-packingshipping,andcooperationwithorganizations,includingUNICEFareafewofthestepsIKEAhastakentowardbecomingamoreenvironmentallyandcommunity-friendlybusiness. “TIMElistedIKEAasoneofthetopeightmostglobaleco-consciouscompanies,”IKEA’swebsitereports. However,somemightthinkthiseco-friendlypitchisacoverupforlessfriendlypracticesinIKEA’sbusiness. “IKEAisthetargetofracialdiscriminationcomplaints,aheatedunion-organizingbattleandturnoverfromdisgruntledemployees,”theLATimesreported.Workershaveattemptedtorallyandformunionstoprotectthemselvesfrombadwagesandsurpriseover-time. AccordingtotheLATimes,IKEAworkersinEuropearepaid$19anhour,whileAmericanworkersinDanville,Virginiaarepaid$8hourly.Ontopofthat,EuropeanworkersareallowedfiveweeksofpaidvacationwhileDanvilleemployeesareallowedtwelvedays.Thecompanychooseseightofthosedaysandovertimeismandatoryforworkers. Latethissummer,Danvilleemployeesvotedfortheirrighttounionizedespitethecompany’sbestattemptstoconvincethemthatlaborunionsarebad. “IKEAhasheldnumerousmeetingswithemployees,alldesignedtogivethemnegativeimpressionsoflaborunions.Thisisacommonpracticeofcompaniesseekingtoavoidunionization,”MichaelShatz,aWordPresswritersaid. Manybelievethatbecauseofracialdiscrimination,factorydangersandlowwages,IKEAworkershadtherighttounionize. Beforethestore’sopening,Denver-basedAmericanFurnitureWarehouseownerJakeJabsquestionedIKEA’sbackgroundandtaxpayinginaletterwrittendirectlytoIKEA.Apparently,IKEA’sownerIngvarKamprad,whowasbornandraisedinSweden,turnedoverownershiptoafoundationintheNetherlandscalledINGKA.Thiscompanyisofficiallylabeledacharityaccordingtomanyreports.ThatmeansthatIKEAdoesnothavetopaythesametaxesascompetingU.S.furniturestores.KampradhimselfstatedthathewantedIKEAtoberunbythefoundationtoavoiddoubletaxation. IKEAU.S.’swebsitenotes,“IKEAU.S.hasbeenranked

onFortunemagazine’sannual‘100BestCompaniestoWorkFor’ListandWorkingMothermagazine’sannuallistof‘100BestCompaniesforWorkingMothers.’”IKEAalsoinformscuriousreadersthatIKEAincludesfamilybenefits,includingmedical,dental,vacation,maternityandpaternityleaveamongotherbenefitsforitsworkers. IKEAspokesperson,JosephRothassuredthepublicthatIKEApaysalltaxes.SomecriticsthinkthatIKEAhastherighttoexploitAmericanworkersanddodgetaxesthroughloopholes.Americaisnodifferentwhenitcomestoexploitingothercountriesintheiropinion. “Allthat’snewisthatthefirst-worldcountryisSwedenandthethird-worldcountryisruralVirginia,”MarkKleimanreportedinWashingtonMonthly.SomeagreethattheU.S.hasdugitselfintoaholewithanti-workerpolicies. “Yep,thankstoanti-workerpoliciesintheU.S.,we’reofferingthelow-wageworkforceforforeigncompaniestoexploitandmistreat,”theWashingtonMonthlyreported. ItisunknownwhetherIKEAisasbackwardsassomesay,orasstraightasothersargueittobe.However,judgingbythehugelineofpeopleandtentsthatwrappedaroundthenewIKEAinCentennial,Colorado,itisobviousthatAmericancitizensarepreparedtoignorethedebatesandgetpastthedilemmatogetgreatfurnituredeals.

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Hennes&Mauritz,betterknownasH&Mandoneoftheworld’slargestfashionretailers,willsoonopentwostoresinDenver. Swedish-ownedH&Misknownforhavingtrendyandaffordable,European-styleclothingforwomen,menandchildren,openedtheirfirststoreinStockholm,in1947.Sincethen,thisyouth-orientedretailerhasexpanded—establishingmorethan2,300storesin40countriesaroundtheworld. ForyearsnowColoradanshavebeentryingtogetH&MtoopentheirfirststoreintheRockyMountainregion,focusingonDenver.Facebookgroupswerecreated,andhavecurrentlytoppedoffat1,000membersandgrowing. Many“fashionistas”sentH&MemailswishingforalocalstoreinColorado.Insummer2010,anH&MrepresentativescoutednumerouslocationsaroundDenverincludingtheDenverPavilions,CherryCreekMallandParkMeadowsMallinLoneTree.DebatingwhetherornottotakeaholdofDenver’smarket,H&MdidnotofficiallyconfirmtheirdecisiontoopenastoreinDenveruntilmidSpring2011.ItwasnotuntillatespringwhenH&MannouncedtheopeningofColorado’sfirststore. “IhavebeenexcitedaboutH&MsinceIfirstheardaboutit,”juniorStoryWilkessaid. ThenewstorewillopeninFall2011intheDenverPavilionstakingNiketown’splaceinanhistoricbuilding

inthemidstofdowntownDenver.ItisexpectedthattheopeningofH&MwillhavehypesimilartoIkea’srecentopening.H&MwillenlargeitsDenverpresencewithasecondstoreestimatedtoopenSpring2012. “I’mreallyexcitedforH&MtoopenastoreintheCherryCreekMall,becauseIlovetogothere,”juniorMonicaTorressaid. ThisstorewillbelocatedintheCherryCreekMallandwillbeabitsmallerthantheDenverPavilionslocation. “TheCherryCreekMalllocationisgreatconsideringit’sreallyclosetowhereIlive,”juniorCinthiaEsparzasaid. BecauseH&Mhasyettoannounceastoreopeningdate,feelfreetocheckoutH&M’swebsite.However,signageexistsatthePavilionssiteannouncingitsupcomingpresence. OnthewebsiteH&Mfanscancheckoutthe‘H&MLife’section,whichfeatureseverythingfromthelatestfashionnewstopicksofthedayandevenquickfashiontips. EventhoughDenverareashopperscannotactuallytryonclosejustyet,theycangointothevirtual‘DressingRoom,’onthewebsite,wheretheycancreateoutfitsonvirtualmannequins.Theycanselecttomirrortheirownbodystyleandstartpre-shoppingtoexperiencethehypethatmakesH&M’sclothesuniquecomparedtomostotherretailers.

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StepstoOwling:

1.Findagoodspotinthemalloronthesidewalktoowl.

2.Crouchdownintoasquat,foldyourarmsoveryourlegs,andbeasstillaspossible.

3.Makeyoureyesasbigaspossibleandslowlymoveyourneckwhenpeoplewalkbyyouandlookatthem.

4.Whenyourowlingiscomplete,getupbyspreadingyourarmsoutandpretendingtoflyaway.

5.Walkawaylikeyoudidnothingoutoftheordinary,

H&M: Fighting to save the worldFashionAgainstAids:

Startingin2008,H&Mpartneredwiththenon-profitorganization,DesignersAgainstAids.Sincetheircollaboration,H&MandDesignersAgainstAidshavelaunchedanannual‘FashionAgainstAids’collectionsuccessfullycombiningtheawarenessofsafesexandfashion.ThesecollectionshavebeenfeaturedindozensofcountriesaroundtheworldandsupportedbynumerouscelebritiessuchasRihanna,KatyPerry,GoodCharlotte,TimbalandandZiggyMarley.AllT-shirtsfromthiscollectionaremadewithorganiccotton,and25%ofthesalespriceisdonatedtoHIV/AIDSpreventionprojects.TheFashionAgainstAidscollectionshaveraisedmorethan6million. “I’vehadalotoffriendswho’vebeeninthesituationwheretheirfriendsandfamilyhavebeenaffectedbyHIV.AsItraveltheworld,IseehowmuchHIVaffectspeople.It’snotlikewehaveacureforHIV,weonlyhaveprevention.Makesureyouareprotectedsothatyoudon’teverhavetoworryaboutit.Ever.”Akon.

WaterAid:

Since2002,H&MhassupportedWaterAidandhasraisedover$2.6milliondollars.WaterAidisaninternationalNGO,ornon-governmentalorganization,thatworkstohelpsomeoftheworld’spoorestcommunitiesincountrieslikeBangladesh,IndiaandPakistan.H&MhasdevelopedsummercollectionstopromoteWaterAid,and25%ofproductsaleshavebeendonateddirectlytoWaterAid’smissionofimprovingaccesstosafewater,hygiene,andsanitation

AllforChildren: AllforChildrenisa5-yearprojectthatstartedinNovemberof2009.ThisprojectstartedwhenH&Mdonated$4.5milliondollarstoUNICEF,ortheUnitedNationsChildren’sFund,andsetagoalofprovidingeducationoverworkforchildrenincottonproducingareas. Theprojectaimstoreach1.2millionchildrenaged14andunderintwomajorcottonproducingdistrictsofsouthernIndia.Anestimated35,000ofthosechildrenwillbethefocusofthisprojectastheyhavebeenputtoworkinthecottonfieldsaswellasotherchildlaborsectors.

SavetheOceans:

InMay2010,H&MpartneredwithWWF,ortheWorldWildlifeFund,tolaunchanewcollectiontitled“SavetheOceans.”The$310,000proceedsofthiscam-paignwenttotheWorldWildlifeFund’songoingcam-paigntoprotectSouthEastAsia’sCoralTriangle.

Compiled by Kristina Cowell Compiled by T.C. ScaggariAll photos by Veronique Barbour and T.C. Scaggari

Look for H&M coming to....• Denver Pavilions Downtown

in Fall 2011• Cherry Creek Mall

in Spring 2012

H&M Trivia• Founder Erling Persson founded the store for women

only, naming it Hennes, which means “hers.”• Later, when H&M added a men’s line, they also sold

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1.Walkaroundandfindstableobjectsthatwouldbesafetoplankon.

2.Layflatonyourstomachontheseobjects.

3.Don’tmove.

4.Onceplankingiscomplete,carefullyunplankyourselffromthisobject.

5.Roamaroundthearetofindotherobjectsthatwouldbeenjoyabletoplankon.

6.Haveyourfriendstakefunnypicturesofyouplanking.

IKEA has a self-serve storage room that allows customers to easily access furniture. The self serve area directly corresponds to the check-out area to ease the burdens of the crowds.

H&Mwillbeagreatplacenotonlytoshop,buttoalsotofindgreatplacestogoowlingwithyourfriends.Thisbigstorewillprovideanadventurousplaygroundforowlersaliketoimproveupontheirskills.

NeedanideaofwhattodoatIKEAotherthanshopping?Hereisafunthought,goplanking.Withbeds,tablesandcouchesgalore,IKEAprovestobeagreatplacetogoplankingwithyourfriendsonarainyday.

Sources: Washington Machine Wizard, Polyvore, The Doctor’s Closet, Josifer Lions Club, Gossip Fashion, HMFAAcollection, IKEA website, H&M website.

8 thescene PIRATEERSeptember 30, 2011

Paid for by Citizens for Englewood Schools

“Growing up, my dad was an alcoholic and drug addict and was not around much. At the time, my brother was busy with high school and football. Sometimes my mom had to give her undivided attention to my brother without [me] being around. Therefore, a lot of the time I was stuck with my dad. I know my mom loves me and so does my dad. However, even though my dad is recovering well and has been sober and clean for a while, sometimes it can be extremely

hard not to resent both of my parents. I felt overlooked and felt [that] I came second to my brother and the alcohol and drugs. I just have to try on a daily basis to not resent either of my parents because they are both there for me now, and I know they both care. Advice I would give to someone in the same situation is that as hard as it may be; forgive. Do not resent others because resentment doesn’t fix the problem. It just makes things worse.”

“In high school, I have been through some rough paths. But also some very good ones. Some emotional barriers I have been through are with school. It is hard to keep grades up and it puts a lot of stress on me and all the people who just talk [about you] and start drama. Drama is a huge one, but I have learned to just get over it and not listen to anyone.”

“ We certainly have emotional and social barriers that we break through every day of our lives at high school. I do not think I have ever gone a day without having felt like I have crossed over some figurative wall representing the differences in my own social beliefs or another person’s emotional threshold.

I feel like the most important thing to do is to try to overcome those barriers. There may be times where it seems awkward, imposing, or maybe even rude, but in the long run, it feels good to know that you made the effort to crash through the walls of adversity.”

When I went to Littleton High School, I used to make this social barrier where I only talked to people I trusted or that I was already friends with because I didn’t know anyone, and they were all so condescending and judgmental. I was afraid of what they would think of me, so I would always just listen to my music and outcast myself. But now that I go to Englewood, the people are much more welcoming and laid back, so I just started talking more and listening to music at school less, and now I feel like I can be myself around anyone. If someone was afraid of being judged or afraid of being themselves, I would tell them that people can be cruel, but no one can stop you from being yourself, so just get out there and go for it and do not be so afraid of what may happen.

“I had to have surgery sophomore year to fix my ACL, and I ended up on crutches for eight weeks. I had the surgery to stop the pain that was occurring every day, and I didn’t really care if I was able to play sports. With six months of physical therapy after the surgery my doctor told me that I was going to be able to play softball again. People were pretty rude when I was on crutches by yelling things like, ‘What would you do if I kicked your crutches out from under you?’ I discovered that the easiest thing to do was just ignore them and continue on my way. For any athlete who is in pain after an injury, I would tell them to go to the doctor, and not just one but two or three doctors. A second opinion is always good.”

JasminePeters In many movies, TV shows, and books, characters are forced to rise above the barriers set in front of them and create a better life for themselves. Sometimes these characters set the barriers themselves, and other times society barricades them into a tight corner where the choices are either to run and hide or to hold their ground and fight back. Either way, the character is the only one who has the power to decide which course of action he will take. One example is the movie “Captain America.” Most people forget that all of the super heroes that we watch and read about had to break through the toughest of barriers before they became who they were. Captain America was just a regular person before he became a super hero. He was chosen to become super not because of the physical powers he possessed, but because of the values that had been growing inside him everyday of his life. The values that grew in Captain America during the hard times of life —the times when he had to put all his effort into getting up for another day of fighting just to stay afloat in an ocean

of mediocrity; the times when someone would give him an opportunity to prove to the world what he could be, only to fall short; the times when all he had was the hope, faith, and belief that he could do something amazing with his life—something that would change the world; something that would inspire people and give them hope. However, all of that hope and belief and faith was useless without the courage it took to keep striving for his dream, even after all of the barriers had been thrown his way. The message emerges from the movie. If that one normal, mediocre, scared, bullied, scrawny kid could rise above the life society expected him to live, then anybody could. Each movie, TV show, and book shares the stories of characters. Some believe that these stories stop on the line between fiction and reality. But the story of Captain America and all other stories such as this, tell of the many possibilities and opportunities that are out there for all who dare to break the barriers set before them. Here are some of the barriers that Englewood High School students have faced and overcome.

“I have had a spiritual barrier in my life; being a Jesus Freak. People will judge me right off the start if I even just wear a Jesus shirt. People have mocked me because of these things. Yet, there is not a Jesus Freak in the world who hasn’t experienced a spiritual barrier in his or her life. In this life, we’re supposed to be persecuted and go through trials. That’s how our relationship with Jesus Christ gets stronger. Barriers come but never stay. How we overcome them is by the power of the Lord. Now that could mean everything works out or that peace is felt while going through the storm. What I mean is when something happens you’re not worried because you know God will supply all your needs according to his riches and glory. If I had any advice for anybody it would be trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

–Erika Deboer, ’12

- Micah Scott, ’14 –Chris Davis, ’12

–Cassidy Ransom, ’13

–Ashley Crane, ’13

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9thescenePIRATEERSeptember 30, 2011

GraceMurphee In modern day society, jobs are becoming more vital to a teen’s life. A job is a chance to feel independent. Teenagers find that having a job means more extra cash for after school activities and, in some cases, putting food on the table. Joshua Donaldson, a senior, has worked at IHOP since his freshman year and plans on continuing to work there. “I work about 8-10 hours per week on the weekends, 10-12 with a holiday; it all depends on when I get let off the clock. More hours, more money, right?” Donaldson said. Many may wonder how Donaldson juggles schoolwork and his job. “To me, balancing school and work is easy. It’s all about time balance, really. If I spend X amount of time at work, that means I have X hours less to do my homework, and will adjust to balance my time accordingly,” Donaldson said. For many students with jobs, time management is very important. Work is important and offers teens an opportunity to earn their own cash, while school is the basic training for bigger and better opportunities. Some teens wishing to acquire a job sometimes do not know most of the challenges that come along with it. “Challenges to having a job and being a full time student are: balancing time, keeping

work and school separate, stress, and remaining yourself on top of trying to do your best in both,” Donaldson said. However, when faced with these challenges, Donaldson says that stress is the main contributor when it comes to difficulties balancing school and work. Luckily, Donaldson has a very tactful way of dealing with the stress. “To reduce stress between school and work is actually fairly simple. A good way is to try to get as much school work done before you get home. This way, you can have more play or down time at home so you can relax. Another way is to pick up an easy hobby, like riding a bike. A hobby can calm you down, and give you something to do that you like. From another angle though, you could just vent to your friend,” Donaldson said. Any student balancing work and school could use some advice. “No job is more important than an education. Don’t be hard on yourself, if you mess up one day at work, don’t let that bring you down at school, and vice versa,” Donaldson said. Work is a new adventure worth looking into, but school is also important. It is important to know how to balance both while being successful in both. Starting work and doing well in school mark the start of something teenagers look forward to; adulthood.

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Don’ts

Mariah Holman• When it comes to

boyfriends, try to get to know them.

• Be there when you need, and support each other.

• Tell your friend what is on your mind.

• Don’t trash things you borro w.

• When it comes to boyfriends, don’t get too involved.

• Don’t be rude in serious situations.

Candace Hall• When it comes to

boyfriends, accept whoever they are dating.

• Talk it out when something is wrong.

• Enjoy the time you spend together.

• Don’t ignore serious issues.• Don’t ignore when you

break something.• Don’t be judgmental about

boyfriends.

Devin Greer• Make them laugh

when they need to be cheered up.

• Treat girlfriends nicely.

• Don’t become too close with each other’s girlfriends.

• Don’t joke around when you need to be serious.

Seth Bludnick• Listen when they need

to talk.• Laugh about each

other’s differences.

• Don’t flirt with their girlfriends.

• Don’t ask to borrow everything.

Henry Andrykowski• Say what you need to

say.• Make fun of each

other and remember everything is a joke.

• Don’t say anything out of context.

• When it comes to relationships, don’t get into their business.

Wyatt Maloy• Share, because sharing is

caring.• Accept them no matter

what.• Be honest.

Krystal Havens• Be open and honest.• Recognize the times when

you need to be serious.• Tell them when they are

getting on your nerves, so you can resolve it.

SpectrumEnglewood Poetry Slam 2011

October 20Poetry, Art and More

Let your voice be heard.

EduardoValazquez and MarissaCoomer

Over the years, friendships bloom and bonds are forever formed. These three sets of seniors have made connections with their life-long best friends, sharing secrets and creating memories that cannot be touched. Each has some advice in keeping a good and healthy relationship with your best friend.

• Don’t try to hide when you are having issues.

• Don’t be too quick to judge girlfriends.

• Don’t lose your mind when a borrowed possession comes back slightly altered.

Photos by Beccah Sheppard, Lindsey McNorton

• Don’t bottle up problems.• Don’t be mean.• Don’t just take things and

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10 game time PIRATEERSeptember 30, 2011

Goals for the season:“My goal for the boys is to have four boys score under 100 in a match. I also want to have Nate Medina and Garrett Heidrick qualify for state.” –Coach Brian DeHerrera

Reasons to watch:“People should follow our team because a few of us might make it to state.” –Garrett Heidrick

Favorite part of the sport:“I love how challenging it is. If you put in the effort, you will succeed and succeeding is as G as it gets in life.” –Nate Medina

Goals for the season:“My goal for the season is to just improve my skills all around.” –Maddie Smith

Reasons to watch:“People should watch this season because we’re doing really well this season and we have a good team.” –Maddie Smith

Favorite part of the sport:“My favorite part of softball is being able to play with all of my teammates.” –Karly Korinek

Football

SoftballBoys’ Golf VolleyballBoys’ Tennis

Cross CountryGoals for the season:

“We need to grow as a team in attitude, in appreciation of each other and in competitive spirit.” –Coach Randy Penn

Reasons to watch:“We have multiple weapons this year, more than we did last year.” –Coach Penn

Favorite part of the sport:“I enjoy watching the growth of individual players.” –Coach Penn

FallUpdate

Goals for the season:“Our goals for the season are to have at least three league wins.” –Coach Ken Anderson

Reasons to watch:“People should watch our team this season because we have improved this season.” –Coach Anderson

Favorite part of the sport:“What I enjoy the most about this sport is when the game is played to its fullest. It is very intense and entertaining.” –Coach Anderson

As fall sports started, all the teams had high expectations. Anticipation filled the air as EHS began another sports season. After the first couple weeks, all EHS varsity sports were undefeated. Even as some of the teams lost, the expectations were set. Coaches and players comment on play so far.

Goals for the season:“Our goals for this year are to feel competitive as a team. I am also not going to have expectations this year and I want young players to grow throughout the season.” –Coach Bill Gilmore

Reasons to watch:“People should watch our team this season because we are going to win a couple of games and try hard.” –Captain Zach Scally

Favorite part of the sport:“The thing I enjoy most about soccer is it is fun, and we get to play as a team. I also enjoy celebrating and winning.” –Anthony Rosales

Boys’ Soccer

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“Thisteamisnotgoodenoughforme...Iamtoogoodforthisteam...Iwantanewteam.” Normallythesestatementsareonlymadeintheprofessionalathleticworld,butnowtheyareseepingintothehighschoolsportsworld. Highschoolathletesarestartingtofeeltheneedtochangeschoolsinordertochangeteams.OnemighthearastoryaboutastarathleteatEnglewoodHighSchoolleavingtheschooltogoplayatLittletonorHeritagebecausethosearemoresuccessfulprogramswithanallegedlybetteropportunityforcollegerecruitment. “Nooneshouldtransferschoolsbecauseofathletics.Teamsatanyschoolcanbesuccessfulwiththerightkids,”AthleticDirectorPaulEvanssaid. LittletonandHeritageandothersaresometimesconsidered‘power’programs,butthiscouldchangeifathleteswenttotheirschoolsintheirhomedistricts. “Ifmorekidsstayedattheir‘home’school,youwouldseequiteadifferenceinthebalanceofpower.Theplayingfieldwouldbefarmoreeven,andtherewouldbequiteabitofvarietyinwhichschoolswinchampionships.Youwouldnotseequitesomany‘power’programsasyoudonow,”Evanssaid. Someathletesalsofeeltheneedtochangeschoolsbecausetheyaregivenmore‘exposure’atbiggerschools. “Fartoomanyofourstudentathletesthinkthattheywillbebetteroffata‘bigschool’—moreexposure,

collegescholarships,etc.”Evanssaid. TherearealsomanybenefitstoplayingatasmallerschoollikeEHS. PerhapsthemostsignificantbenefitofathleticsatEHSiseveryoneisgivenanopportunity.Thisisnotthecaseatbiggerschools. “Thebiggestdifference[betweenEHSandbiggerschools]isopportunity.Werunno-cutprograms,sothereisroomforeveryone.Mostotherschools,especiallythelargerschoolslikeLittletonandHeritage,cutkidseveryyear.Thosekidswillneverexperiencethebenefitsfromparticipation,andthatisatragedy,”Evansadded. AnotherdifferencebetweenathleticsatEHSandbiggerschoolsisthelevelofplay.MostteenswhoplayvarsitysportsatschoolslikeHeritageorLittletonalsoplayclubsports. Thisisanextremelyhighlevelofsports;ahigherlevelthansportsatEHS.JustbecauseanathleteisvarsityatEHSdoesnotmeanheorshewillbevarsityatanotherschool. AtEHS,athletesarelikebigfishinalittlepond.Whentheyareswimmingaroundthepond,everyotherfishknowswhotheyare.Ifthosefishgotojoinabiggerpond,theymaynothavethesameeffectorthesameopportunitiestheyusedtohave.

NataliePena The2011crosscountryseasonhashadalargedecreaseinthenumberoffemaleparticipants.Thisseasontheteamfieldsonlyfourrunners,asopposedtolastyearwhentheseasonbeganwitheightgirls.A50percentdecreaseisnotgoodfortheteam. Girlsneedtostepoutoftheircomfortzoneandtrysomethingnew.Sometimeshighschoolgirlsaretooworriedaboutlookingcuteorimpressingaboysothattheykeepthemselvesfromworkinghard. “Ithinkgirlsareafraidthattheywillnotbeabletorunthreemiles,buttheywouldbesurprisedhowmuchtheycouldaccomplishwiththepropertraining,”crosscountryrunnerMaddieAvjeansaid. AssistantcrosscountrycoachStuHowardagrees. “Ithinksomeofthegirlsareoverwhelmedwhentheyheartheyhavetorun3.1miles.Iftheyactuallytryit,theywillfind

thattheywillbeabletodoit.” Threemilesdoesseemlikeadauntingtaskatfirst.However,commitmentandpropertrainingcangetsomeonealongway.Themostimportantthingisthattheytrybeforetheydecidetheyareincapableofdistancerunning. Oneproblemwiththegirls’teamissimplypromotingthesport.Somepeoplesaytheyareinterestedinrunning,buttheyneveractuallycometoapracticeandgiveitatry.Othersmaynotevenknowaboutit. “Idonotknowwhatwecandodifferentlytopromotegirls’crosscountry.Bandisafactorinthelackofgirlsthisseason.Welosttwogirlsthisseasonbecauseofit.Softballandvolleyballalsotakecareofalotofthegirlathletes,”Howardsaid. Similarly,AthleticDirectorPaulEvanssaid,“Ithasbeendifficulttoattractgirlsintocrosscountryforseveralyearsnow.Crosscountryhassomedifferentphysicaldemandsthanothersports,andittakes

auniquekindofathletetobesuccessful.” Nomatterwhatiskeepingthefemaleathletesback,itistakingatollontheteam.Thegirlsonlyhavefourrunners,whichisnota“complete”team.Thismeanstheirscoresdonotcountnormatterinalloftheirraces.Inordertogetascoreinanyofthemeets,ateammustrosteratleastfiverunners. “Iamdisappointedthatgirlsarenotwillingtorepresenttheirschoolbyrunningcrosscountry,”Avjeansaid. Girlsthisseasonaredisappointingthecoachesaswellastheathletes. “Wehaveabigenoughschoolthatweshouldbeabletofieldawholeteam.There’sjustnotenoughpeoplewillingtomakeacommitment,”Howardsaid. Whetherthegirls’teamiscompleteornot,theyhavetofindawaytomakeitthroughtheseason.Hopefully,justoneortwomoregirlswillmakeacommitmenttojointofillintheemptyspaces.

When did practice become optional?ElidaSchultz

“Idonotwanttogotopractice…Iamtootired.” “Ihavetoomuchhomeworktogotopractice.” Everyathletehasavoidedsportspracticewithsomelameexcusethatathleteshavepassedoffintheirmindsaslegitimatewheninactuality,theyarejustbeinglazy.Thenonthedayofthegame,becauseofanathlete’slaziness,heorsheisbenchedforthefirsthalforeventhewholegame.It’sfrustratingandsomeathletestakeitpersonally. Truthis,theydidittothemselves.Bymissingpracticesornotparticipatinginpractices,athletesbetterbeokaywithwatchingthegamemorethanplayinginit.Thisyearcoachesarecrackingdownonrulesbecauseitisnotfairtotheplayerswhoareattendingpracticeandarecommittedtothesport. Insoccerifanathletehasanunexcusedabsencefromapractice,thatathletewillthenhavelimitedplayingtimeduringthenextgameorwillnotbeplayingatall.Iftheabsencescontinuethenthatathletewillbedismissedfromtheteam.IfasoccerplayerhasanygradeslowerthanaCinany

class,thatplayerwillhaveaone-weeksuspensionfromeverythingrelatedtosoccer.Becauseofthisruleeightathletesweresuspendedfromthesoccerteaminthefirstweekofpractices. “IfaplayerhasanunexcusedabsenceorD’sorF’s,theywillreceiveaweeksuspension,limitedplayingtimeornoplayingtimeatall.Iftheathletekeepsskippingpracticesanddoesnotgethisgradesup,thenhewillbedismissedfromtheteam,”coachBillGilmoresaid. Involleyballwhenathleteshavethreeunexcusedabsences,theywillbedismissedfromtheteam.Athleteswithasevereattitudetowardcoachesorotherathleteswillbedismissedfromtheteamaswell.Ifathleteshavefailinggradesinanyclass,theymustgotoafterschooltutoringsessionsforthatclassuntilthegradeisbroughtup. “Therulesarenotthathardtofollowandareeasytoremember.Playersjustneedtonotbelazyandpractice,”saidsophomoreBriannaHankel. Inshort,athletesneedtobeteamplayersbybeingontime,goingtoclass,andsucceedinginacademics.

Goals for the season:“My goal is to help the new young ones improve. My personal goal is go to the state championships or to win three out of five games.” –Devin Greer

Reasons to watch:“We are energetic and we have the best spirit of any team, ever. We also have a lot of potential.” –Henry Andrykowski

Favorite part of the sport:“I enjoy that I get outside every day and I am active, and I get to see my friends. I also like competing against other schools.” –Ian Pederson

Goals for the season:“We certainly would like to see everyone improve throughout the season by completing hard workouts and challenging themselves.” –Coach Stu Howard

Reasons to watch:“We have a lot of new runners this year who make a good addition to the team. Cross country is one of the hardest sports; cross country is other sports’ punishment.” –Eric Almanzar

Favorite part of the sport:“I enjoy cross country because the people are very easy to get along with.” –Natalie Pena

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DamasjaeCurrington                                                Recruiting is not as simple and inexpensive as most parents and athletes think. Recruiting takes time, patience, and cooperation. A recruiting tape needs to look good and be edited to catch recruiters’ eyes. This is where the patience and cooperation comes in. It also takes some money to purchase a quality video camera to record the athlete’s skills. To be noticed, athletes need to complete a step-by-step plan.      The first step to being recruited is the easiest step, getting NCAA clearance. The NCAA/Eligibility Center needs to clear the athlete before he/she can be recruited. This step is very simple. The athlete must go online to EligibilityCenter.org and register. Once registration is complete, the athlete should continue on and complete the personal questionnaire. The questionnaire includes required information about grades, experience, transcripts, ACT/SAT scores and personal information about the athlete.  After receiving NCAA clearance, recruiters can officially talk to the athlete and receive their film.     Now that the clearance is done, it’s time for the main part. Having a quality video recording camera is important to complete the next step. The camera must include a tripod to keep the camera steady. During games, have a parent or someone trusted to do a good job record the athlete’s skills. After obtaining footage, edit it to highlight the athlete. Only focus on the athlete and not on the whole team.  Once burned 

to a disk, send copies to colleges of interest. To get noticed, an athlete must market his/her talents to the colleges. To do this, put video clips of the athlete’s skills online. YouTube is a great website to place videos for recruiters to see. When recruiters see athletes, they can choose to pursue and will try to contact the athlete. Recruiters look online to search for athletes good enough to play on their teams.   They also look in the city newspaper because they will point out skilled athletes. If recruiters are interested, they will do their research to try to contact the athlete they want. Having 

coaches mention a player’s name helps tremendously. If the athlete needs help getting noticed, ask a coach to help get the athlete’s name out there.      Even though Englewood High School is small, it is filled with many talented student-athletes who are in the process of being recruited.   Mariah Holman is one student-athlete who has been recruited.      “We have the talent to compete against the bigger schools. We just have to believe,” Holman said.   Englewood High School does have the potential; it just takes effort.   Mason Brainard is also in the 

process of being recruited.     “Even in a tiny school we can still go somewhere in life even if the team doesn’t,” Brainard said.   Other than the ladies, many males are striving for success as well. Jamel Crocker is on the road to college and has experienced the recruiting process.      “Getting scouts to show up is the easy part. Making them stay is the hard part,”Crocker said.   While striving for success on the field, athletes must transcend in the classroom as well.       The key to being successful in getting recruited is grades. Without good grades, recruiters most likely will not pursue the athlete. Grades are the most important factor to going to the college of choice. Therefore, it is very important that homework gets done every night. Most grades are made up of completed homework and tests.  It’s highly important that the finals at the end of junior and senior year are passed. Colleges require transcripts to be given in the recruiting process. Some teachers depend on the final exam score to enter as an overall grade. This step starts freshmen year in high school. Most teens make the mistake of blowing off their freshmen year. This too can jeopardize the recruiting process. Athletes should understand that grades are the key to success.       The player must complete these steps to the best of their ability to complete the recruiting process. It takes commitment and cooperation to get through. It is not easy, but with your mind set on it, anything is possible.     

11gametimePIRATEERSeptember 30, 2011

Athletic recruiters looking for more than game

TiannaPeters

     The Englewood softball team has overcome much adversity this year.   The first challenge has been integration of new teammates.   Because not enough girls tried out for the softball team at St. Mary’s Academy, the girls who did  join the EHS softball team.     “At first we didn’t know what to expect, but as we got further into the season, we got to know them, and they are actually really cool people,” third baseman, Miranda Holman said.     “I think they are a good addition to the team. They are really nice and friendly,” catcher Maddie Smith said.     Although many high points about the St. Mary’s team were recognized, some negative affects still exist.     “It’s great to have them on the team, but it does take playing time away from some girls,” DeBoer said.     “You play for the spot. If a St. Mary’s girl is a better player, then, yes, she will get the spot,” Smith 

said.      “Even though the softball team has gone through so much, we have great attitudes. We have welcomed the new girls on the team, and even when we have to go to a different place to practice, we make the conscious effort to be there no matter what. Our dedication has paid off. The Englewood softball team and its great record will undoubtedly have a great season,” Holman said.  For some, another challenge has been getting to practice. Every day they have to drive or walk to get to their softball field.     “I hate driving because we don’t get compensated for gas money, and it can be really expensive, but it’s nice to carpool,” senior Erika DeBoer said.      “It has its ups and downs. When I was a freshman I was really looking forward to when I could drive to the field, and now I can, and it’s pretty cool,” team captain, Karly Korinek said,   The district is discussing the need for a campus-based field. 

ConnorShearer 

  In the past few years, a new type of skateboard, the “longboard,” has arrived on the streets. This new trend of longboarding has spread to Englewood, and many are wondering whether skateboards or longboards are the better choice.  Zumiez, which has a store located in Park Meadows, is a popular longboard provider. “The difference [between] longboards [and] skateboards is that they are longer and more for cruising on sidewalks or streets,” said Zumiez store manager, Daniel Sandonka.   Sandonka said that one advantage of longboarding over skateboarding is the smooth, faster ride. “Longboards,” he said, “are better for transportation. In the past three sales seasons, longboards have grown in sales at his store, a tell-tale sign of rising popularity.”   For junior Anna Schultz, the difference is the feeling of the wind in her hair.         “It’s more laid back than skating; I don’t have to think of any tricks,” she said.   Many find that the hardest part of longboarding is braking.    As for medical injuries, both boards pose 

many risks, but Dr. Elwood Meredith of the school-based clinic believes skateboarding is more dangerous.   “I think since longboarding doesn’t include doing high velocity tricks like on a skateboard, it’s safer,” Dr. Meredith said.    “Although,” Meredith said, “both options come with the possibility of serious injury, the most dangerous is a traumatic brain injury or a closed head injury; that includes concussions.”   It depends on how the rider is cruising. “For cruising on flat ground, it’s safe, but for riders who ride down steep, sloped streets, it can get wrecked a lot faster,” Sandonka said.   It is possible that longboards are a more universal option due to their advantage of transportation.   “I went through all of Cherry Hills Village and ended up longboarding all the way to Kent Denver High School,” Schultz said.   With gas prices rising, teens are looking for alternatives to driving; longboarding is one. As for one being better than the other, skateboards are ideal for people who like tricks like kick-flips and grinding.   In the end, it is what the boarder prefers that matters.

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Calculus teacher, and attendee of University of Nebraska and Wheaton College, Tiffany Carlton, is one of the newest pirates on board the EHS staff. Carlton talks to herself when she cooks. She likes to cook, run, and travel. She would love to go to Greece someday. She grew up in Englewood. Then her family moved to Ogallala, Nebraska. Before she came to Englewood High School, Carlton was a math teacher at Clear Creek High School. She became a teacher because she likes to work with high school students. Carlton’s favorite movie would have to be “A Few Good Men,” staring Tom Cruise. Carlton’s pet peeve is people who are always negative. Her role model is her grandmother, because she was a “feminist before the word existed.” Carlton is excited and pumped to be back in Englewood.

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Cheri Frederickson studied at Northwestern College where she majored in math education and minored in history. Although Frederickson grew up in rural Chester, Montana, she has big ambitions to backpack through Europe one day. She loves hiking, camping, and skiing when she has the time to. Frederickson also enjoys the excitement of concerts and music is one of many of her passions. Her philosophy on life is to be as good as she can be and to help others do the same as well. “My biggest role model is my grandmother because I admire her for being a strong women with sassy side,” Frederickson said. Before EHS, Frederickson taught for eight years in Wisconsin. She moved to Colorado and held a job as an accountant for two years. Last year Frederickson taught at Deer Creek Middle School. “Teaching runs in my family; my mother, brother, and several other family members are teachers,” said Frederickson. This partly explains why she became a math teacher but a passion for working with high students is her true motivation.

Sarah Fuller is a new English teacher. She attended Elon University in North Carolina. She majored in Corporate Communications and English. Fuller won an essay contest about the D.A.R.E. program in the fifth grade. Her favorite comedy is “Pretty Woman,” and her favorite drama is “To Kill a Mockingbird.” She believes that Gregory Peck portrayed Atticus Finch perfectly in the movie. Fuller’s hobby is photography. If she could travel anywhere, she would go to Greece. Fuller was born right here in Denver. Fuller’s pet peeve is cell phones in movies. “I believe that people come to see a movie, and it should not be interrupted,” Fuller said. Her philosophy on life is to learn from mistakes. Her role model is her beloved grandmother. “She is always devoted to my happiness,” Fuller said. Before EHS she taught in North Carolina for six years. Fuller started teaching English because she likes the curriculum. “I like to teach kids what I know.”

Travis Brenner joined the Englewood High School community to pursue a career as a Social Studies teacher. “Learning is awesome,” Brenner said in describing his motives for becoming a teacher. He said he is willing and enthusiastic about helping the Englewood student body. Teaching is just one of the many activities that make up Brenner’s life. He has spent the past four years traveling, helping at-risk students, substitute teaching and even working for Southwest Airlines. Growing up in Athens, Ohio has not stopped Brenner from looking for exotic travel plans. He wishes to travel to the Moldova and the Czech Republic, claiming that there are meteor fragments he wishes to hand mine there. Teaching may have put Brenner’s enthusiastic travel plans on hold, but he is still enthused to be teaching social studies at EHS.

Mandy Miller returns to EHS to refill the position Dean of Students that she left two years ago, handling all discipline and attendance as well as all campus security. Miller was born and raised in the Englewood community. She has an undergraduate degree in K-6 elementary education from Metro State. She also has a masters degree in K-12

Administration from the University of Phoenix. Miller is married to her high school sweetheart who is employed at the Denver Sheriff’s Department. They do not have any children yet, but Miller hopes they will. Miller is a major sports fan. She loves the Broncos, especially John Elway and the Nuggets. She loves dancing and reading in her free time.

Tim Luth is the new technician who helps students get onto the server, fixes broken computers, answers technical questions, among his other duties. Luth is a Colorado native from Sterling, Colorado, where he worked on his family farm for 25 years. In school, Luth’s favorite subject was computer programing. He studied at CU-Boulder where he received a degree in computer science. After college, he had

various jobs in the computer science field, including a computer programing job at Apple. This is the first time Luth has worked at a school, but he said he really likes working with the kids. In his spare time he likes to surf the Internet as a video game fanatic. Wii, Playstation and Xbox are just some of the gaming systems he has. Be sure to welcome him to the school and have patience whenever he is helping solve technical problems.

Robin Harris is the new Registrar. She is responsible for students’ registration, transcripts, credits and enrollment. Harris has worked in administration for twenty years, but only began working in schools four years ago. Previously, she worked as an Office Manager for a Denver charter school. Harris attended Davison Elkins College in West Virginia, graduating in 1991 with a degree in fashion. She has been married for

twenty years to T.J. Harris, who is a coach at EHS. They have three kids, one of whom is a sophomore attending at EHS. Robin Harris is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to Englewood, Colorado three years ago. She enjoys hiking and reading. She still remains a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, even though she currently lives in Colorado She enjoys working for the school and finds it fun to work around teenagers and children.

Taylor Brackin, math student teacher, is originally from Philadelphia, and a dedicated baseball fan. Brackin loves the Rockies, but at heart he is a faithful Phillies fan. Brackin never misses a chance to see his hometown favorites play Denver’s own. “I also enjoy the numbers and statistics of baseball. It’s very interesting to me,” Brackin said. Besides seeing the Rockies and the Phillies duke it out, Brackin went to CU-Boulder for his under-graduate degree. “I am a student teacher this year, so that means I’m in my last year of becoming a full-time teacher,” said Brackin. Mrs. Hankle, mentors Brackin. “I’m excited for her classroom expertise,” Brackin said. When it comes down to it, Brackin is a math wiz and an East-to-West baseball fanatic.

Alexandra McLean is a fresh new face for theater and English classes. Having attended Eastern Michigan University, McLean majored in secondary education, language, literature and writing, with a minor in theater. This die-hard Detroit Tigers fan enjoys walking her dog, writing, reading and biking. McLean wants to travel to Italy, Paris, London and northern California, far from her hometown in Ann Arbor, Michigan. McLean’s biggest pet peeve is teens arriving late to her class and those who don’t understand the purpose of education. McLean’s philosophy of life is “Always do your best and push yourself.” Pleasantly different from her previous restaurant job, EHS is McLean’s first teaching job. Her biggest role model is her father because he raised her and her siblings by himself and always pushes her to do her best. McLean became a teacher to show the importance of engaging a student in literature and writing. Her love for teens and connecting to a better education make the teaching field a priority to McLean.

Andrew Lacrue is the new Education Intervention Specialist through Colorado Youth for a Change. He does early intervention with freshmen who have a failing grade in any class. Lacrue finds the source of the failing grades and helps rectify the grade as much as possible. Lacrue was born and raised in Commerce City and graduated from Adams High School. Lacrue attended Trinidad State Junior College and loved it. He was involved in student government in his

time there. After two years, Lacrue returned to Denver and enrolled at Metro State College. He graduated with a Bachelors in Human Services with an emphasis in Mental Health and Counseling. Lacrue is now working on his masters in Education Counseling. Lacrue has two boys, with whom he enjoys watching sports and playing golf. He also has coached baseball for over ten years. Lacrue is also an active alumni of Sigma Lambda Beta International Latino Fraternity.

New Staff & New Student Teachers

Greg Urman originally came here from Russia

when he was ten-years-old. His father was a captain in the

Russian Army, but Urman takes after his mother, who was

a math teacher. In America he has worked since he was a

teenager, even as a janitor in high school. “I spent many years doing office jobs in college,” Urman

said. He enjoys playing the guitar when not teaching.

Urman is mentored by ADAPT teacher Mr. Clarry, but

is also assigned to six other classes, including English,

Math, and Science to finish his Master’s Degree for the University of Northern

Colorado. Urman wants to be part of the education system because of his

desire to teach students to have a superior demeanor. “For teaching, its not

just about teaching Math or English; its about teaching them to behave better,”

he said. For Urman, school is not just about subjects; it is much more than that.

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Eddie Eifler is Ms. Jones’ new student teacher. He works mainly with the senior English classes. Eifler was raised in Greeley and Aurora and graduated from Eagle Crest High School in 1998. During

school English was his favorite subject, and he hopes

to teach it one day. He is currently going to Metro State

College. Eifler will be done with his student teaching at

the end of this semester. A big interest of his is music.

He even plays bass in a band. Eifler can write music,

but not lyrics. In the past, he has worked with teens through poetry slams.

In fact, he traveled out of state a couple times for poetry slams. His family

consists of one sister and two younger half brothers. One cool thing he can

do is wiggle his ears. Eifler is looking forward to his time here at EHS.