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In high school, it is common for teachers to often quiet a talkative classroom; however, it has proved to be a bit harder for teachers at Englewood to hush the cranes and construction crew right outside the high school’s windows. “It is very hard to teach at times now because of all the noise that is going on outside, and Principal Jon Fore said it is only going to get worse with the continuance of the deconstruction,” English Teacher Grace Poll said. The reason it is only getting worse is due to the fact that eventually the construction crew will be working just feet away from the window of Poll’s classroom. “It is understandable, but sometimes it is kind of a distraction to the students and myself. Things that should not be moving, like trees, are starting to be torn down and moved, who would not look at that?” Poll said. Upon receiving the Bond and Mill Levy in 2011, Englewood Schools decided to create a new, state of the art campus to house students from seventh to twelfth grade. Englewood High School received a total of $50 million in order to build the campus, and does not plan on finishing the school until 2013. Saunders, the construction company designing the campus, set up home base at the North end of the student parking lot right before beginning demolition. Demolition began in June 2012 immediately following the graduation ceremony. So far, Saunders has began taking down the Lowell Building, the Tech Arts Building, as well as already demolishing various athletic facilities. With the deconstruction of the tennis courts, and the pool area, the question of where the swim team will compete for home matches rests in murky waters. “It looks like we will be at the Englewood Recreation Center. Now that we no longer have a pool, we are coming late to the ‘party’ and all the ‘good’ pool time and space is already taken. This has been a big challenge for Athletic Director Paul Evans and I know he is still looking for a

better home for us and the Boys,” Girls Swim Coach Tracy Lonn said. “The Rec Center pool is not competition size, so we would not be able to have any home meets, but I am still looking forward to the season.” Lonn said. With Boys’ Tennis already in full swing, they have been practicing at Mushroom Park, and they plan on hosting all of their home matches there as well. “This season we are at Mushroom Park, but it has been tough because we have to pick up the softball girls from practice at Denny Miller too, but I am still excited for the season,” junior Gage Silfast said. Other adjustments are being made to accommodate teams as well as classes that have to relocate due to the construction. With the removal of the Art Building, all art classes have moved back into the Main building. This proved to be a difficult transition, due to the large amount of supplies within the building. “The relocation of the art rooms was a very difficult move. The drawing and painting space is a lot smaller, but it is working out. One of the perks of being back in this building is that I get to have more contact with more students,” Art Teacher Sheila Olson said. Classes located in the main building plan on moving into part of the new school in 2013 after Phase 1 of construction is finished, so Phase 2 of construction can begin, according to Fore. For more information regarding the construction and adjustments being made to accommodate athletic events, visit Pirateer.net or the Englewood High School home page for more information.

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The Tech Arts Building begins to be demolished.

The Lowell Building loses its exterior walls.

Construction signs warn students to keep away from the Lowell Building during the construction.

The destructive beast rests, as the sun sets on Englewood High School.

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teach because of all the noise outside, and Mr. Fore said it is only going to

get worse with the continuance of the

deconstruction.English teacher

Grace Poll.

Lowell Building goes downAlong with the demolition of the Tech Arts Building,

construction for the new school is already under way.

Crumbling to pieces

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Demolition begins on the cafeteria.

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Everything a football fan needs to know in 100 yards

Each team needs to

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from the QB. They are covered by the Corner Backs.

When wide receivers catch

a pass meant for their opponent, it is called an interception.

When the QB is tackled, it is called a sack. This is called a safety.

2 news PIRATEERSeptember 28, 2012

EHS contends for silver to go green

100 years of Pirate Pride revamps school CLUB

Players bring their faith to the field

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The Gay Straight Alliance is a new group at Englewood High School sponsored by the school’s own librarian, Amanda Workman. The group is working hand in hand with the Colorado GSA Network as well and The Colorado Youth for Change, which is a program designed to prevent students from dropping out. “The group is fantastic. They were very passionate and excited. They will do great things. We are setting an example for other schools, by being so small, but still so open,” Workman said. Dillan Martinez, a senior at Englewood High School and a member of the GSA, has attended all the meetings. “Most schools would not let students do this. It gives them a chance to tell who they are and why they are there,” Martinez said. The GSA is always welcoming new members. The next meeting will be held in room 217 during Lunch on Tuesday, October 9 and will continue to hold meetings every other Tuesday following that.

New group rallies for peaceGSA finds home at EHS

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Englewood High School’s current building is nowhere near being a poster child for environmentally friendly. “Because of the age of the building, there are many places where we lose heat in the winter—the windows are a prime example,” Environmental Club Adviser Elizabeth Sedalnick said. This will soon change as the new building has the potential to become a green school. Last spring, surveyors evaluated Englewood’s grounds to see if the new building could become a LEED Silver green school. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is an internationally recognized certification system that allows environmentally friendly buildings to meet a certain

level of performance. Colorado’s chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council has come out with a new ‘Green Schools Initiative.’ In recent years, a number of Colorado schools have become either LEED certified or LEED registered. One of the most successful LEED certified schools, is Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins. Fossil Ridge High School saves on average $100,000 a year through their energy savings and decreased human resource costs according to the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED certification checklist is broken into five major categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. Within those categories, is a number of credits and within those credits, is a point value system.

There are four sub rankings to being LEED recognized: certified, silver, gold and platinum. According to Principal Jon Fore, Englewood currently has 39 points and has reached no definite certification; however, is one point away from reaching the certified level. The new building has the potential to receive 20 more points and needs at least 11 of those points to receive a LEED Silver certification. “Englewood has high hopes of becoming LEED certified by the end of the new construction,” Fore said. With only a few points needed to achieve the LEED Silver level, Englewood has a good goal to strive for. “It [the LEED Silver certification] is forcing us to be more efficient in running the school and in the long run, that will save taxpayers dollars,” Fore said.

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Grace Poll, one of Englewood High School’s new English teachers, is sponsoring Peace Jam. It is an organization that was started in Denver. This organization gives students a chance to discuss projects that help the community and change the world. “It is important for young people to change the world,” Poll said Students who are part of this program will have the chance to develop new ideas and potentially meet a Nobel Peace Prize Winner. This program will expand their cultural knowledge by taking parts in events such as Dia De Los Muertos and Black History Month. “Adults will not be around, so it is the kids’ responsibility to change things,” Poll said. This is not Poll’s first time sponsoring this program. She was also a sponsor for Peace Jam at Lotus School in Aurora and St. Ursula Academy in Ohio. According to Poll, Peace Jam currently has 22 students signed up and it is always welcoming more. More information can be found on their website, Peacejam.com.

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The Athletics Department has started a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club at EHS. FCA is the largest Christian sports organization in the world. “I think it would be beneficial to the students, athletes and staff because I would be working to mold and provide leadership to those willing to lead,” Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Football Coach Darrin Fisher said. The FCA Mission is: “To present coaches and athletes, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.” According to FCA, there are “Four C’s of Ministry”: coaches, campus, camp, and community. Coaches Ministry focuses on the responsibilities and opportunities coaches have to reach out to those

in need of spiritual help. Campus Ministry is the fellowship initiated and led by student-athletes and coaches on school campuses. FCA offers numerous camps to student-athletes and coaches for “inspirations and perspiration.” Community Ministry is the results of the actions of coaches and student-athletes who have focused their efforts into impacting the sports community. “For the first year, I really want to see us grow in numbers and I want to get more kids in touch with Christ,” Fisher said. FCA values four main attributes in members: integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence. According to FCA, “These values are cultivated through the intention of the heart, not the action of the game.” “I think [FCA] is important to have here at EHS because as believers, it is important to know who they are in our community, and who we can go to in times of need,” Fisher said.

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The 7-12 Englewood campus will utilize environmentally friendly features such as new boilers, efficient bathroom fixtures and low-cost lighting systems. According to Englewood Schools, the district hopes to save about $419,000 in expenses overall due to green initiatives.

BeccahSheppard Entering high school can be a scary thing, but the class of 2016 has taken a new approach--the good old tactic of strength in numbers. Recently, most have noticed the increasing population of freshmen around the school. In comparison to the last two years, the class of ‘16 has about 20 more students than the class of ‘15 and ‘14. The freshman class has approximately 163 students when the current sophomore class had 146 while coming into high school and the juniors had 144 according to Assistant Principal Brook Davis. “I feel like Englewood has grown a better reputation. I hope classes continue to grow,” junior Hannah Frazier said. Although some may say the attraction of new students is due to the construction and Englewood’s embark to 21st century learning, some students would disagree. “I do not think the construction has anything to do with the population increase. It seems in the past two years since I was a sophomore, there are a lot more [students],” senior Anna Schultz said. To most this is considered great, but there are some cons as well. With larger class sizes comes cramped hallways, confined homerooms, and escalated frustrations among pupils. “It is annoying when the underclassmen think they can stop walking in the halls and not expect to get trampled on,” Schultz said. Along with a larger student body, Englewood has had a boost in pride and school spirit. “I feel like school spirit is going up and all the new people will help,” Frazier said. Not only does the attitude of students affect enrollment, but the contributions of the staff can make or break the numbers. Davis said the administration works very hard to maintain a comfortable atmosphere in the classroom for students.

“Several times a year, the staff is given in-service training about selected Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) initiatives so that we can keep up with the most current information from our school district and the State of Colorado,” Davis said. PBIS is a Colorado Department of Education system that is designed to establish and maintain effective school environments that maximize academic achievement and behavioral competence of all learners in Colorado. It uses 3 elements to reach great outcomes: systems, data and practices. Systems describes how things are done in a school. They are created to show measurable evidence of success such as reinforcement of positive behavior by staff. Data comes from the systems used in a school and it determines the decisions made in PBIS. Practices are defined as the interaction of students and staff based off systems and data. The collaboration of the three components ultimately lead to affirmative outcomes. Along with the embrace of PBIS, Davis speaks of the new curriculum encouraging students to reach their full potential. “We have created several positive initiatives based on successful programs. We have: Pirate of the Month, advisement class attendance award, recognition cards and principal select awards,” Davis said.

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have embraced the PBIS system. We have embedded multiple positive support systems and behavioral

interventions for our staff to utilize.

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DamasjaeCurrington“Recoil”isthewordthatdefinestruecharacter.Thiswordisrarelyusedandappliestofew.Agoodteamhasgoodcharacterwhethersufferingfromalossorcelebratingawin.Agoodteamwithcharacterwillrecoilfromalossandwintheirnextbattle.Itiseasytojustgiveupafteramistakeoralossbuttrueathletesbouncebackandcorrecttheirmistakesthenexttimethrough.Thatistruerecoiling.Thetrueabilitytobouncebacktakesdisciplineandthedesiretowin.Theoverallcharacteristicisattitude.“Thetwomainaspectsofrecoilingisattitudeandcharacter.Withoutthepositivewinningattitude,youwillneverwin,”seniorJeffMacklebergsaid.Afterlosingabattle,playersfeeldownanddiscouragedregardingtheirownperformanceandtheirteamates.Thefirstinstinctafterlosingistostartblaming.Playersstarttopointfingersinsteadoflookingattheirown

mistakes.Thisdestroysteamsandbreaksthemdown.Thisisnottruecharacter.Everyathletewillbeupsetaboutaloss.Disciplinedathletesdiscovertheirmistakesandfixthemmentallyandapplythemwhenthenextpracticeoccurs.Goodattitudewillhelpdefeatthemadnessandwillhelpplayersriseaboveit.Ifeveryathleteonateamwouldtakeresponsibilityfortheirownmistakes,theteamwouldhavemoresuccessduringtheseason.Theactofrisingabovedefeatrequiresdisciplineandattitude.Manyplayersstrugglewiththis,buttheimpactoftheleadersmayruboffonthemanditreallybenefitstheteam.“Afteroneofmywrestlingteammatesloseamatch,Istandstrongforthemandtellthemtotakeitoutonthenextguytheywrestle.Iencouragethemtostorethatangeranduseittotheiradvantageagainsttheirnextopponent.Itellthemthattheyarenotdone.Theystillhaveaplacetowrestleforandtonotaccept

defeat,”VarsityWrestlingCaptainNolanSeverasaid.Theathleteswiththebiggestdisciplinearenormallytheleadersoftheteam.Theseleadersaretheguyswhohelptheirteamrecoilandriseabovetheirloss.Ifoneplayerdoesnothavetheattitudetorecoil,theirleadersaretheretohelprestoreit.Thatiswhatleadersarefor.Captainsarenotjustchosenrandomly,butelectedbytheirteammates.Captainshipisearned.Veteransthatcanleadanarmyofathletesarethetruecaptains.Theyaretheoneswhotakefaultandbringtheirteamupafterloss.“Heartbreaklossesaretoughtodealwith.Playersstartblamingtheirteammatesandtheystartfallingapart.It’smyjobtogetthemtostaycalmandtrytomakeacomeback,”VarsityBasketballCaptainJaredLicksaid.Themostsuccessfulathletesandteamsbringthemselvesupandtakeleadershiptoclaimavictory.

Recoil: Bounce back to victory after a loss3opinionsPIRATEERSeptember 28, 2012

Administration should decode the dress codeElidaSchultz

EverystudentwhoattendsEnglewoodHighSchoolhasadistinctstyleuniquetothatparticularpersonality.EHS’sdresscodeprohibitsthevisualexpressionofitsattendance.AsitsaysintheEHSstudenthandbook,“Shirtsmustcoverthe‘fourB’s’(back,breast,belly,andbottom)whichcannotinclude:spaghettiornostraps,drug,gangaffiliation,profanity,otherdressdeemeddisruptivetotheeducationprocessdeterminedbyschoolofficials.Headgear-hats,bandanas.”The“fourB’s”havesomepracticalitywhentryingtomaintainmutualrespectbetweenallstudents,especiallyfemale.However,manystudentsownseveralbackless,strapless,orspaghettistrapped

shirtsanddressesthatareperfectlyrespectableforschoolenvironmentsanddeservetobeshowcasedintheperfectoutfit.“Iunderstandthatoutfitsareonewaytogetpositiveattentionfrompeerbutsomepeopletakeittoofar,”Fraziersaid.Administrationisimpressingconservativeviewsthatareunrealisticfortoday’sgenerationandcurrenttrends.Studentscanfollowthetrendsandstillbeconsideredrespectfulinschoolwithorwithoutsleevesorstraps.

Manystudents,maleandfemalealike,ownhatsflauntingafavoritesportsteamorbrandnameortohideabadhairday,yetthatisnotacceptable.“Ifateacherhasaruleabouthatsintheirclassrooms,thenrespecttherule.Inthehalls,atlunch,andanyothertimeoftheday,Idonotreallyseeanyobviousmalfunctionwithusingahatasanexpressiveaccessoryforanoutfit,”Fraziersaid.Students,obviously,showresentmenttowardtherestrictivedresscodewhilenotunderstandinghowanarticleofclothingcanbeconstruedasdisruptiveordistractingintheschoolenvironment.“Bandanascanpromotegangaffiliation.Spaghettistrapscanshowundergarmentsandstraplessclothingshowstoomuchskinrevealingmoreofahighschool

studentthanwhatneedstobedisplayedatschool.Theseclothingitemscanbeverydistractingtothelearningenvironment,nottomentionthatmanyworkenvironmentsoutsideofschoolhavesimilardresscodes,”DeanofStudentsMandyMillersaid.EHS’sdresscodedoesnottakethestudent’sstyleoropinionsintoconsideration.Whenschoolofficialsareconfronted,studentsreceivethesamevagueanswersthatdonotreallyansweranylingeringquestionsofthestudentbody.Ifateacherhasparticularrulesuniquetotheirclassthenrespecttherules.Ratherthanrepressingoneofthestudentbodiesimportantday-to-daycreativeoutlets,consultwithafewstudentswithdifferentstylesandpersonalitiestoreconsiderthedresscodeofEnglewoodHighSchool.

{ If a student respects themselves then following the

dress code is not an issue.Junior Hannah Frazier }

Photo by Tianna PetersBoys Soccer Coach, Chris Kavinsky, watches his team during a tough game against Denver North ending with a loss of 0-4.

What will be missed about the ‘old’ EHS?

“I will really miss the traditions at EHS. I

am hoping they will not be ruined with the construction of

the new school.”

“I was really looking forward to having a pool. Now that it’s gone and we will not receive a new one, I am pretty disappointed.”

“I think that it will be weird not having the redtop anymore. My friends and I always

used to hang out there.”

“It is a shame the paintings in the conference room have to be demolished. I think they are beautiful.”

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Independence is defined as freedom from control, approval and influence from others. When thinking of the true essence of this word, some questions come to mind. Because people are independent, does that make them stronger? Does it make them weaker if they show dependence? We are only human; and most of the time we show people the side of ourselves that we want them to see. We censor ourselves because we do not like to show weakness or fear or vulnerability. We learn to face our mountains head on through the help and advice of other people who are willing to open their hearts and give a little of themselves to help another.

“Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain. We all have sorrow...lean on me when you’re not strong. I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on...Please, swallow your pride if I have things you need to borrow, for no one can fill those of your needs that you won’t let show...I just might have a problem that you’ll understand, we all need somebody to lean on,” sang Bill

Withers, in his song “Lean On Me.” Why do we have friends and family around us if not to use them during times of need? If we wake up every morning and put on our suit of armor and go out into the world with the mentality that nothing can break us, then we won’t be able to create the deep, meaningful relationships we so often envy. We relate to the people around us through shared experiences and shared heartbreak. We all have pain and struggles, and I think we forget that we don’t have to always hide it and put on a brave face. It is okay to take off the suit of armor and be vulnerable. Vulnerability and pain are things that we all have in common. No matter how alone we feel, we never are. I might be climbing an insanely high mountain that you have already conquered, but if neither of us are open to sharing ourselves, we cannot even begin to understand what others are going through, and therefore we will not be able to help them. Independence, or lack thereof, is not a measure of strength or weakness at all. No matter how many times we tell ourselves, nobody is perfect or indestructible. We all feel pain, and we all go through tragedies, but life goes on. We learn to face our mountains with the help and advice of others who are willing to open their hearts and give a piece of themselves to guide us to our destinations.

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“I think we find strength to keep going through the support of our family, because we know they will be there for us through thick and thin.”

“If you are not open to people, I do not know how someone can get to know you and from lasting connections through similar beliefs.”

“I think independence can be good because it is good to be able to fall back on yourself when no one else is around; but it can also be considered a weakness, because you are not open to expressing your feelings, and it is not good to keep your feelings bottled up inside.”

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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. Ogrin’s mailbox in the main office, brought to room 113, or sent by e-mail 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 Sean McDaniel, 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 deadline 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-ChiefJasmine PetersTayler Searcy

Executive EditorsMaddie AvjeanKristina CowellTucker Horan Tianna PetersWeb Editor

Randy KloewerBusiness Manager

Gretta CollinsIn-Depth EditorMaddie Avjean

Front Page EditorsKristina CowellJasmine Peters

News EditorsRandy Kloewer

Opinions EditorsConnor ShearrerBeccah SheppardFeature Editors

Tianna PetersSannah Pham

Lifestyles EditorsJasmine PetersIzzy VamvakiasSports EditorsTucker HoranTayler Searcy

ArtistsConnor ShearrerIzzy Vamvakias

PhotographersMaddie AvjeanKristina Cowell

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Chad GloverFaculty Adviser

J.J. Ogrin

Maddie Avjean, Gretta Collins, Kristina Cowell, Damasjae Currington, Chad Glover, Tucker Horan, Jacob Hughes, Randall Kloewer, Lindsey McNorton, Ian Pedersen, Natalie Pena, Jasmine Peters, Tianna Peters, Sannah Pham, Tayler Searcy, Sage Sherman, Elida Schultz, Connor Shearrer, Beccah Sheppard, Kayla Steffens, Izzy Vamvakias, Justin Willson

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

Chick-fil-A made waves this summer when its CEO came out in support of anti-gay marriage. There were students all over Facebook supporting the chicken restaurant and others protesting its friend food. But do students really pay attention to what their money supports? Teenagers seem to be unaware of the positions held by the companies that they support. Fair amounts of students seem to be very outspoken in their opinions even though their reasoning and ideas do not seem well thought out or researched in any way. As well, a sense of hypocrisy seems to exist when students shop at companies that support issues that they themselves may not support. Students seem to be unaware of what their money goes toward s and what organizations those companies support. It is important for students to understand that the money they choose to spend should be spent ‘wisely’ and support what they really believe and not just the companies for their goods. Disregarding this cliche and old advice, teenagers should be well aware of what their money may end up going towards. If a student does not support gay marriage then they may not want to use companies such as Amazon, which according to an ABC News story pledged $2.5 million to Washington State same-sex marriage advocacy. On the reverse,

those supporting gay rights may move away from eating at Chick-fil-A. Life Decisions International, a Christian organization, publishes a yearly Boycott List, which identifies companies that support initiatives against their conservative views. Companies on this list include AOL, Kohl’s, Mrs. Fields, Staples, Toys “R” Us and The Gap. This means that if students side with conservative Christian views, they may want to veer away from these companies. On the other hand, students who support more liberal agendas may want to spend their money at these locations. No matter what though, regardless of one’s political and social views it is important for students to understand and be aware of how their money is being used. Teenagers’ money is of equal value to that of an adult and it’s something that should not be thrown towards companies that may use it to fund something you are opposed to.

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Most people do not show their weak sides because

they do not want people to look down on them for being

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junior Hannah Fraizer, junior Cecilia Esparza, and sophomore Julia Kline celebrate after scoring against Centarus.

EHS Cheerleaders regroup after halftime during the Englewood- Arvada game on September 7.

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Gothic brought back from near death

Teen vegetarians grow in numbersJacobHughes, IanPedersen and SageSherman

Paige McDowell has been a loyal vegetarian for over a year. She became a vegetarian, as a New Year’s Resolution because she felt bad for the animals. “Killing animals humanely is the circle of life, torturing them until they die is not, and that is why I am a vegetarian,” McDowell said. There has been a recent increase in the amount of students in the school who are vegetarians, with around

25 students at Englewood High School calling themselves vegetarians. There are many reasons for becoming a vegetarian including health, weight loss and environmental reasons. According to Psychology Today, 75 percent of vegetarians quit within 9 years. EHS is a prime example of this with no-one interviewed having been a vegetarian for more than 4 years. The reason why many of the students at EHS do not continue being a vegetarian is because they love the taste of meat,

according to students interviewed. “I just couldn’t stop eating meat!” Sophomore Geena Gallegos said. She was a vegetarian for two months. Health issues and feeling different from the crowd were mentioned as reasons for quitting the vegetarian lifestyle. Along with many different reasons for stopping their vegetarianism comes many different kinds of vegetarians. There are vegans who don’t eat any product from animals, such as

meat, cheese and egg products; vegetarians who don’t eat meat, but do eat egg and dairy. Along with vegans and vegetarians comes smaller classifications such as pescetarians who eat fish, raw vegans who don’t eat animal products cooked above 115 degrees Fahrenheit and many forms of vegetarianism where plants from the onion family are not permitted. “I can’t eat most baked goods, fruit snacks, and rice crispy treats,” said senior Stephanie Corbett, a vegetarian for two years.

What is your goal at the end of a show?“I just want the band, the crew and the audience to be happy at the end of the night.”

What kind of shape was The Gothic when you bought it?“It was in terrible shape. All we had to work with was four walls and a roof.”

What is the most difficult part of your job?“Probably booking the bands. We work closely with the bands’ managers to set show dates, negotiate prices and promote the show.”

What is it like to put on a show?“It is like going to the stock market and putting all your money on one stock without doing any research at all. It can either be a great night or a bad one.”

What does a normal show day look like?“Bands usually get here around 11 a.m. and begin to set up and practice. Sound checks are at 6 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.”

How does The Gothic compare to other venues in the Denver area?“The Gothic is about halfway in between The Bluebird and The Ogden when it comes to capac-ity. The Bluebird can hold about 500 people and The Ogden can hold about 1600.”

What are the toughest shows to put on?“DJ shows are the toughest because they require a lot of promotion.”

How much do you know about the theater?“Actually, I do not know very much about The Gothic. I went to the [Englewood] Public Library, Englewood Historical Society and the history museum downtown and all I could find were three pictures of the original building. Most of what I know comes from people telling me their stories.”

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What does one get when they add a property master from Hollywood and a dilapidated movie theatre in a south Denver suburb? When it is mixed all together and left to marinate for about 14 years, one gets a wildly popular and very successful music venue. The Gothic Theatre was built in the late 1920s as a movie theatre. Its screen became the first Denver area to show a “talkie”–the term used to refer to the first cinema with sound. For decades, the Gothic served as a hotspot for both teenagers and families alike.

“I still have people come to me to this day and tell me stories of The Gothic’s heyday,” Co-owner and National Booker of The Gothic Theatre Steve Schalk said. “It was truly Englewood’s gathering place.” In the 1940s, the building’s facade was revamped to make it look more modern. The outside of the theatre has not changed much since then, but a new exterior could not hide the problems that plagued the Englewood icon. After several years of mismanagement and gradual decline, the

landmark on South Broadway closed its doors. According to Schalk, it sat, a ghost of its former self, for several years while the rest of “The Mile” developed and grew around it.

It was then that a young prop master and his friend saw the potential the movie theatre had. “I was working in Los Angeles at the time but I had a house out here [in Colorado] and was making the commute back and forth,” Schalk said. “I was not happy with the music scene and the Gothic looked like an opportunity.” Schalk and his friend became business partners in 1998 when they bought the relic. After extensive renovations, the two reopened the nearly 70-year-old building as a concert hall that same year.

“We had to replace the plumbing, electrical, and sprinkler system. Come to think of it, there was

not much that we could save,” Schalk said. One thing he insisted that was not going to change–the art deco architecture. “It is plaster and lathe, plaster and lathe. They just do not do that anymore,” Schalk said. “It is absolutely beautiful.” The interior is something of a marvel and takes a patron back to a bygone era of black and white films or big band orchestras. The walls are painted an azul blue and as they edge closer to the ceiling they curve to the top. Recessed lighting and ornate accents draw the eye to coves within the walls.

However, the true magic happens on the stage. Each night the bands take their places on a 450-square foot stage and play to a crowd of nearly a thousand clamoring fans. The Gothic has hosted such names as The Fray, Lady Gaga and Big Head Todd and the Monsters. The Gothic has one of the most intimate concert settings in the entire state. But for the owner, show night is not all fun and games. “It [how night] is like being on a ride at Elitches,” Schalk said. “There is a lot of anticipation and waiting.

When you get to the very pinnacle of the ride, you do not know what to expect. You could have a good night or a horrible one.” However, more often

than not, all the work Steve Schalk and his staff put into a concert pays off. “For one moment, just one, I am overcome with shear bliss,” Schalk said. “This is the biggest reward. I truly know it is a good show then.” For the Englewood community, the reward is greater. The Gothic is not just a flashy marquee; it is historic yet relevant piece of history. It is the identity of Metro Denver’s music industry. It has entertained thousands of concert-goers and, hopefully, it will entertain thousands more in the years to come.

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Gothic Theatre Co-owner Steve Schalk

Band photos by: last.fm

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T ACH DBYR 0 ESOriginally from Englewood,

English Teacher, Vincent Knight, is excited to finally teach in his

hometown. “I am excited to be back at EHS and give back to the community

that started me off,” Knight said. Knight looks forward to seeing

both student growth as well as personal growth as a

teacher. He claims to have an especially

optimistic view of life. “I think that we make our

own beds and lie in them; we can improve ourselves to affect

our own outcome,” Knight said. This is a main reason he became a teacher in the first place. “I’ve always enjoyed working with students and helping them learn and get better,” Knight

said.

Christen Gomez, the new BEAM teacher, grew up in Vackville, California

in a military family with her dad in the Air Force. She attended

college at Westmont College, Santa Barbra where she received degrees in

Sociology and Communications. During college she spent six months in Thailand. Gomez

believes in honesty and hates lying. “I believe in working together,

looking at each person as a whole person and

seeing what they need in their life.” Gomez said. She hopes to get to know the students at the school

and make a smooth transition into the new atmosphere. Overall, Gomez is

really excited to be in this school and community, and she thinks

this is “the coolest job.”

After graduating from Englewood High School in

2004, alumnus Darrin Fisher attended Tabor College in Kansas,

where he played football and baseball. Fisher majored in Physical Education, and

began teaching Physical Education at a high school and elementary

school in Newton, Kansas. When not teaching at EHS,

Fisher enjoys watching game film, spending

time with his wife and drinking milk.

“I am excited to be back in Englewood. It is a great

community and a great high school. I love teaching and coaching here,”

Fisher said. Along with teaching Physical Education at EHS, Fisher is also

coaching football, and is helping to start the Fellowship of

Christian Athletes.

Mekka Lebkey played volleyball and basketball

at Mount St. Claire College. She then went to UCCS where

she received an undergraduate in Psychology and a Master’s in Special

Education. Lebkey started off in a career as a correctional officer at Purgatory

Prison in Utah. “I kind of stumbled upon being a teacher, when

a math position opened where I worked,” Lebkey

said. When not teaching, she enjoys

hiking, biking and roller blading. She is thrilled to

be a part of the Englewood community, and is looking forward

to the student engagement found at Englewood. “I taught at an alternative high school before. I am very excited

to be in a classroom where students are engaged and want to learn,”Lebkey said.

Nathan Konydyk is a new addition to the

Special Services department. He teaches Economics and

team teaches with the Science Department. After growing up in his

hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, he attended West Michigan

University majoring in Secondary Education and afterward

attended Aquinas College, gaining his Master’s in Special Education hoping to help the

younger generation in realizing their full potential.

Previously, Konydyk taught at Abraham Lincoln High School. When

Konydyk is not teaching, he enjoys rebuilding motorcycles and reading. He

has a very positive outlook on life. “I’m very happy to be a pirate at

Englewood,” Konydyk said.

J.J. Ogrin is the new Journalism Advisor

and a English teacher. She worked towards a BA in Technical Journalism at CSU and received a

Master’s in Journalism at Northwestern University in Chicago. Previously, she

taught English and Yearbook at Pinnacle Charter School. Taking

on her first year at EHS, Ogrin is looking to help students

enjoy school. In her free time, Ogrin claims to be a super hero and

enjoys fighting crime. She is working to improve her

super strength and other skills. A pet peeve of her’s is when people do

not laugh at her jokes. Ogrin became a teacher after working in Public Relations

and Journalism where she most enjoyed the teaching aspect.

“I have loved everyday [of teaching],” Ogrin said.

Grace Poll is a new English teacher at Englewood High

School. She grew up in Toledo, Ohio then attended Bolligreen St.

University where she majored in English. She came to Englewood from Aurora,

and hopes to help students realize their potential this year. In her

spare time, Poll loves to hike and play stringed

instruments. Poll’s pet peeve is when

students are really smart but do not try to reach their

full potential. Some interesting facts about Poll are that when she

was 19, she worked in a salmon canary and she has climbed the highest point in 23 states. Poll is looking forward to

her first year at Englewood.

Amanda Drifmeyer is a new History Teacher. She

received degrees in Biology and History at James Madison

University in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Before coming to Englewood,

she taught at Clear Creek Schools in Idaho Springs. Drifmeyer is most

looking forward to getting to know the students at

EHS. She really likes to do activities

outside including snowboarding and

hiking. When she was little she wanted to become a

ballerina, but had no dancing skills, so she decided to become a teacher

instead. Her number one pet peeve is people who do not listen to each other. She believes that, “life is fun

as long as you are willing to get you hands dirty and your

feet wet.”

Peter Stokes was born and raised in Washington D.C. He graduated honors

cumlada from Georgetown University, studying abroad at Sussex University in London and went to CU Boulder for his Master’s. Before Stokes

came to work at EHS he worked 16 years for Douglas County Schools. Stokes likes to read,

garden and play with his two children. He lives

by the philosophy, “You may not be able

to change the world, but you can start with your own

corner of it.” His biggest pet peeve is seeing people and knowing that they have more potential than their behavior shows. Stokes is excited to push students to their full potential

and better everybody both academically and potentially.

Englewood alumni, Chris Kavinsky, became a new addition to the

social studies department. After majoring in History, Political

Science, and Secondary Education at Doane University in Nebraska, Kavinsky

is looking forward to coaching the Boys’ Soccer team at EHS. Prior

to teaching at Englewood, Kavinsky was an assistant

soccer coach at his college and was working towards

his teaching degree. When he is not at EHS, he

dedicates his time to playing sports and socializing with friends.

Kavinsky aspires to coach and teach students. “I want to spread knowledge

to the younger generation.” he said. Kavinsky faces the new school year with a positive,

energetic, and outgoing outlook on life.

Amanda Workman has become an addition to

the EHS staff as the Librarian teaching Reading Plus classes.

Gaining her degree in teaching and library science at Western Washington

University nearby her hometown of Seattle, Workman was a Librarian

at an elementary school. She loves reading, basketball and

video games. She also loves working with

students and finding books that the students

may love, hence why she became a teacher. With a

positive outlook on life, Workman has traveled from Texas to Washington in an old bakery truck. A pet peeve of her’s is when carts are left about in a store parking lot. As a new teacher

to Englewood, Workman is looking forward to the

football games.

Philip Emery is

Englewood High School’s new Band Teacher and

Director. After growing up in Pueblo, he attended the University of

Northern Colorado and majored in music education. He was also the drum

major for the UNC marching band. After college, he became a music teacher at Hinkley

High School because he grew up around

music and his father was a teacher. Emery’s

biggest pet peeve when teaching is when students talk while he is talking. Outside of

school, he likes to play the saxophone, fix things, play with his son, and eat

Uncrustables. This year, Emery hopes to bring a positive attitude to

Enlgewood and watch the band succeed.

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EHSTwelve new teachers take on Englewood High School this year. Some Englewood Alumni and others new to the area, they are all welcomed

into the EHS community.

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Compiled by Maddie Avjean, Natalie Pena, Chad Glover, Jacob Hughes,

Justin Willson, Elida Shcultz, Sannah Pham, Tianna Peters,

Jasmine Peters, Damasjae Currington

Photos by Chad Glover

8 features PIRATEERSeptember 28, 2012

Students listen while the student body presidents give

information about Homecoming week.

Senior Dominic Cardenas is outraged when the

sophomores won in the class competition at the

Kick-Off Assembly.

Assemblies

The Junior Class

raise their signs high

representing the class of

2014 during the Homecoming

assembly.

The New Pirate mascot gets the

crowd excited for Homecoming week.

the Week

Junior Greg Pearson competes with

teammate Margaret Mamis to gain a win for

class of 2014.

Emily Hinger

Junior Quotes

Freshman Keegan Apsey struggles to

find his balance during the obstacle course Wednesday at lunch.

Various students from each class prepare to chug three shots of

salad dressing Tuesday at lunch.

Tina

Selimagic Chris CaldwellFreshman Quotes

games parade and bonfire

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Josh Kavinsky

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What was your favorite dress up day this year for Homecoming?

What are you

going to miss

the most about

Homecoming

week?

“My favorite part of Homecoming week was the

lunches. It was fun to watch them drink

ranch dressing.

“I loved my first

Homecoming

week a lot. It

was a lot of fun

and I met new

people.”

How did you like your first

Homecoming week? What was your

favorite part?

Spirit PointsSeniors: Winners with 3,000 points.Juniors: Second place with 2,300 points.Freshmen: Third place with 1,900 points.Sophomores: Last with 1,700 points.

What was

your favorite

Homecoming

event this year?

Senior Football Captains Damasjae Currington and Jacob Helman throw the stuffed ram into the fire before the Homecoming game against Sheridan.

“My favorite dress up day was

through the years

because it was cool to see everyone

dressed in clothes from the different

decades.”

How did this

Homecoming

compare to

your past

years?

“Homecoming this

year wasn’t nearly

as good as the past

years because of

the bonfire. It was

not big enough,

and there were

no competitions,

including tug-of war.”

Mason Stepanich

“My first high school Homecoming week

was a lot better than expected, because it’s

way better than middle school

and Englewood has a lot of school

spirit.”

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“My favorite dress

up day was Friday

because everybody

had school spirit.

It was the only day

everyone really

wanted to dress

up.”

“My favorite

event of

Homecoming

this year was the

football game

because we beat

Sheridan by a

lot.”

“My favorite

event of

Homecoming was

the powderpuff

game because it

was fun to watch

everyone hang

out and have

fun.”

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Homecoming royalty Kris Wade, Matt Hiibschman, Beccah Sheppard, Story Wilkes, Johnathan Schroeder,

Reighan Kirklan, Justin Wilson, Marrisa Johnson, Tyler Harris, Kadie Kavinsky, Cody Shew, Lauren

West, Austin Trail, Mia Miller, Sydney Gonzalaz, Gary Pearson and 2012-2013 King and Queen Damasjae Currington and Carly Sellaro strike a royal pose.

The senior class unites for the first time this year to hear Sam Irving sing “Whatever

Tomorrow Brings” during the rally before

the bonfire.

LunchActivities

Monday: Dance OffTuesday: Salad Dressings Wednesday: Obstacle CourseThursday: Stringing DonutsFriday: Parade

Upperclass cheerleaders celebrate

a victory touchdown during the powderpuff

game.

Jared Lick

Andreus Simoneau

Zach Scally

Rio Urioste- Barela

Nolan Severa

Shane Menefee

Jeff Macklberg

Compiled by: Jasmine Peters, Lindsey McNorton, Natalie Pena, Kristina Cowell, Tianna Peters

Photo Illustration by Kristina Cowell

9lifestylesPIRATEERSeptember 28, 2012

Thursday, Oct. 119:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

ACC Littleton CampusStudents and guidance counselors

can meet with ACC faculty, staff and studentsabout our programs, transfer options,

fi nancial aid and student services.

RSVP at arapahoe.edu/discoveraccFor information or accommodations, contact

karen.khuu@arapahoe.edu or call 303.797.5960.

Discover ACCHIGH SCHOOLVISITATION DAY

Buy reusable grocery bags.

The amount of plastic water bottles discarded in the U.S. every week could make a line around the planet five times.

Plastic creates toxic pollution at every stage of

its existence: manufacture, use and disposal.

Carry your milk rather than bagging it.

Sources: Envirosax, Greenpeace, How Stuff Works, Plastic Pollution Coalition Californians Against Waste

Biodegradable bags aren’t always beneficial because

the conditions under which the bags degrade are rarely

met in landfills.

90 percent of plastic bags in

the U.S. are not recycled.

PLASTIC BAGS

Californians Against Waste estimates that plastic marine debris kills more than 100,000

marine animals every year.

Take your plastic bags to a store that recycles them every couple of months.

Plastic pollution is everywhere

According to the Plastic Pollution Coalition, the energy used to make about

nine plastic bags is equivalent to the energy it takes to drive a car half a mile.

DO YOUR PART

Harmful chemicals from plastics are present in the

bloodstream and tissues of almost every one.

KristinaCowell

“It is estimated that more than 500 billion to one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year,” according to Envirosax. And of those, roughly 380 billion of those are used in the United States. That means, on average, each US resident uses more than 1,200 bags per year. “I reuse my plastic bags all the time, for the trash bags and to carry things,” senior Michaela Martinez said. According to the Plastic Pollution Coalition, plastic is a material that the Earth cannot digest. Every bit of plastic that has ever been created still exists, including the small amount that has been incinerated and has become toxic particulate

matter. The government has placed plastic bag bans in certain cities to help protect the environment. Forty-four bans have been enacted this year. Californians Against Waste reported that 3 of the 14 largest and of the 29 largest cities in the United States have been affected. Nationwide, the number of communities in the U.S. with plastic bag bans now total 82. Researchers have found that cleanup costs of single use plastic bags comes out to about 17 cents a bag. According to Rodale, that means the average taxpayer pays about $88 extra a year to clean up plastic pollution. Plastic is extremely harmful to earth, but could be avoided with a few simple steps.

10 lifestyles PIRATEERSeptember 28, 2012

TiannaPeters

Have you ever wondered how long it takes to change a life, whether it is your’s or

someone else’s? What measure of time is enough to have had a life changing experience? Can your life change in a year, a day, an hour? Can a spur-of-the-moment decision change a life? The power that a single moment has over the future of our lives is unthinkable. So many moments in our lives are acknowledged with laughter, joy, peace and love; but once in a while we are met with doubt, change, confusion and fear. It is in these rash instances that our true character is tested. A single moment doesn’t seem like much, but in the grand scheme of things the spur-of-the-moment decisions we experience and the way we react to them determine our rise or our fall. The choices we make right now matter. Our future is being shaped right now by the choices we make, the friends we embrace, and the people we aspire to be. High school is basically four years of moments that come together to form either an ordinary path or an extraordinary journey. Life can push pretty hard during these years. For some people high school is the lowest point of their existence, while others are treated as kings and queens. In the moments when life seems too hard, and we feel so alone, we have two

choices to make. Will we choose to face our mountains head on despite the pain it might cause, or will we succumb to the shadows in our soul, and choose the immediate just because it seems like a way out? As teenagers, we are always in a hurry to grow up and go places. We spend most of our time figuring out what we want to do with our lives, because we need something to look toward. If we thought that high school was it for us, what would we be striving for? We travel all day on roads we think will lead us to that one path that is going to take us on the journey of a lifetime. What we don’t realize is that sometimes there are bumps in the road, and there are setbacks; and because we are young, we don’t always have the answers to overcome them at first. When we travel on our individual paths it won’t always be smooth. When we reach an obstacle, what do

most of us do? Usually, we choose the immediate. We make the choice that will take the pain we feel away the fastest; but sometimes we forget that the bumps in the road we face prepare us for things down the road we cannot see. “I do think that the struggles we face now will prepare us for things down the road. We don’t know what those things are, because they haven’t happened yet, but I think eventually they will help you in some way,” junior Gerardo Gutierrez said.

Do the choices we make right now really matter?

“The choices we make do matter, because there are times when I look back and think if I went right instead of left I might have met someone I don’t know now and we might have become friends and had an impact in each others lives, and things would have been different than they are now,” Gutierrez said. We are young and many times we don’t realize we have plenty of time to get ahead and grow up. We just need to be wise about the choices we make. Everyone goes through struggles, and the way we react to them, and the choices we make in the spur-of-the-moment decisions make us stronger individuals. We often don’t realize the moments in our lives until they have passed. We forget how important they are and take advantage of them but when the moment has passed, it is then that we truly see how much of an impact they really made on our lives.

The choices we make matter

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Students every year struggle with meeting the demands of rigourous high school classes in preparation for college. They wonder why the amount and the difficulty of the schoolwork increase each year. “I think the push for college is intense from everybody. Everyone is constantly asking me about if I want to go to college and what college I want to go to,” senior Story Wilkes said. However students around the globe, around the nation, and around Colorado are striving for higher education. “I want to go to college for a higher education and financial stability. I want to get my degree in law. I think school is going to get harder, but I think I’ll be prepared for it,” freshman Clair Keift said.

According to The College Solution, the annual household income of 4.5 percent of undergraduates is at least $160,000. Going to college financially benefits students of all levels. According to Classes and careers students right out of college make an average of $20 per hour opposed to $7.64 for minimum wage. The average income of a Bachelor‘s Degree graduate makes about $47,000 per year, an average income of a Master’s Degree graduate makes $49,000 per year, and an average income of a Doctorate’s Degree graduate makes $51,250 per year. “Going to college is an important aspiration high school students should have because their quality of life will be better with a college degree. College can make jobs easier to get, and make a well rounded person that has a better understanding

of the world,” Math Teacher Tiffiny Wagenknecht said. High school is a tool for better preparation for the rigorous classes and expectations college brings. “The amount of work I’ve had to do throughout my high school career makes me think I am better prepared for college,” Wilkes said. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the unemployment rate of people 25 and over in 2009 was 10.5 percent higher in those with no high school diploma than those with Bachelor ‘s Degrees or higher. Unemployment was 4.5 percent higher in those who just graduated high school opposed to those with bachelor degrees or higher. “Having a college education opposed to just a high school diploma gives you more options and a better opportunity to find a career,” Wagenknecht said.

College statistics prove high school preparation useful for students

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Running to a better lifestyle

Pirates ‘holding the rope’: Teams come togetherTaylerSearcy

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships,” Legendary UCLA Basketball Coach John Wooden said. In athletics you can always push yourself harder. You can discipline yourself. You can find strength, find trust and find faith in yourself and your team. If you work hard, and dig deep enough, you will find it; however, the one thing you cannot always find is talent. It is simple. Either you have it, or you do not. Fortunately, it takes more than talent to find victory, and win state titles. “Every year a professional team wins the Superbowl. Every year a college team wins a national championship. Every year the best high school team wins a state crown,” according to Adams State University Athletics Program. These victorious teams did not win because they played at a higher caliber, and they did not win solely based on talent. These teams found victory, because they found camaraderie on the playing field. “Our teams definitely do better when we have teamwork. In soccer, we are all coming to practice and trying hard. We are working as a team,” senior Goalkeeper Josh Kavinsky said. These teams won, because they forgot about their individual skill level while playing, and learned how to hold the rope for each other. Imagine that someone you love is hanging 20,000 feet off of a cliff, and the only thing between the fall to their death is a rope, and you at the other end. The rope can burn your hands, and the amount of weight at the other end may seem unbearable at times, but if they are someone you care about, you will withstand the pain, and find a way to hold on. “Every year only one team from each sport will be able to hang a banner up in their school for them

to remember their season for the rest of their lives,” according to Adams State University Athletics Program.

One team from each sport, all had one thing in common. They did not

build their teams based on talent, but on the other attributes that it takes to not only win games, but to win championships. It takes dedication. It takes hard work. It takes selflessness. It takes holding the rope. It takes more than anything talent has to offer. “No chain is stronger than its weakest link. No team is stronger than its weakest member. One player attempting to ‘grandstand’ can wreck the best team ever organized,” Wooden said. Trusting in your teammates, and believing they will give one hundred percent all the time, all while forgetting about personal gain, will create a team that is destine for victory. “During all the sports seasons if we can get all the players out to practice and actually working hard, every team will have a better chance at winning,” Kavinsky said. Athletes should worry less about individual skill on the court, and more about what you can do to help your team win. The only real weakness an athlete can have, is in not knowing his or her own strengths, and using these strengths to benefit the team as a whole. Hold yourself accountable, and let your teammates do the same. You are more willing to push yourself, when the end result affects more than just you. Create a team that wants to win. A team that can have the opportunity to hang a banner in their school, to remember their season for the rest of their lives. A team that wants to hold the rope.

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The Pirate softball team huddles before their game on September 8 against Bishop Machebeuf. The Pirates won 19-to-9. “If all EHS sports find teamwork then they will be a lot more successful,” sophomore Softball Captain Maddie Smith said.

Photo by Damasjae Currington

Many things that are very useful and gratifying can be found in running. Running will teach an athlete how to keep going when it hurts, push on, and finish strong. These skills are applicable to all walks of life and will benefit an athlete. “Running teaches an athlete that consistent effort pays off and to never give up,” Howard said. Running may also teach an athlete modesty because performances can change so drastically. “It [running] teaches self discipline because an athlete never knows how they are going to run on any day,”

Howard said. Maintaining health can be achieved through running. Running can be the basis for a healthy lifestyle. “Running strengthens the heart and lungs, improves cardio, helps an athlete maintain a healthy weight, and also lowers blood pressure,” Howard said. “I plan on running later on life to stay healthy and in shape,” Macdonald said. Unlike other sports, there is no bench in running. Nothing can keep an athlete from running. An athlete just has to find a way to get themselves out there.

Hard work brings successDamasjaeCurrington

Dedication is delivered by those who crave the desire to dominate and crush the competition. Crazed, adrenaline junky athletes give time to improve their skills to attack their opponent and make them stand down before the best. The best are the best because excuses do not exist in their mind. The craving to claim victory burns and it drives athletes to get better. Time is crucial and is needed to improve. It just will not happen overnight. Off-season is the best time to improve skills and agility. Not only is the off-season great for improving, but it is also great for catching the coach’s eye and reserving a starting spot on the varsity squad. The new gym teacher and new addition to the coaching staff, Coach Darrin Fisher, explains how he spots varsity characteristics during summer workouts. “Players who are reliable, coachable, and hard workers catch my eye. I look at how often they are at workouts and how often they work hard,” Fisher said. Head Football Coach Jay Graves is always looking for potential football players around the school. The kinds of players he scouts for have to maintain certain abilities. “Commitment is a big thing I look for. Kids who are coachable and have the will to get better are the kinds of kids I prefer. Don’t just get by, get better,” Graves said. The most committed and dedicated players stand out. Their hard work is highly obvious and the coaches recognize it. These players are

the most likely to become varsity captains. Captains show their hard work and their work becomes leadership. Other players see it and observe. Leading by example is the best way to lead a varsity squad. Captains do not start their season when the first game is around the corner. Their season starts at the end of the previous school year. Summer commitment develops varsity captains. “I have attended every weight lifting session for football this past summer break. The desire to make my senior year the best is what drove me to get better. It takes attitude to also become driven to get better. The summer really helps for the fall season. Summer is great for getting better, team bonding, and gaining team chemistry,” senior Football Captain Jacob Helman said. The off-season does not only build captains, but builds the will to win. Potential captains and other players learn and recognize the impact the off-season practices have on them. When football players walk into the weight room during a lifting session, the intense energy feeds off of the players. This is what gives the players the will to win and to get better. “I wanted to get bigger, stronger, and faster this season. The team and the coaches are counting on me to do my best and that pressure pushed me to go to lifting and get better for football season. The 3 A’s inspire me, Attitude, Adjustment, and Action,” junior Football Player Justin Wade said. Waiting till the beginning of the sports season is an improvement gone to waste. True champions do not wait.

Fall Sports Catch Up

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Senior Carly Sellaro and her teammates focus on landing her safely while completing a cradle.

The football team huddles with Coach Jay Graves discussing the next play. The Pirates lost 52-to-36 to Woodland Park.

The volleyball team celebrates a point scored against Sheridan in a tournament on September 8.

Freshman Landis Carter prepares to pass the ball during a 2-to-1 victory over Sheridan on September 4.

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The Football Team won 52-to-6 over Sheridan for the Homecoming Game. The Volleyball Team won 3-to-0 over Arvada on September 13. The Boys’ Soccer Team earned their first victory under new Head Coach Chris Kavinsky. The Softball Team has ten victories including four league wins. The Boys’ Tennis Team opened up their season with a victory over Arvada West on August 24. The Cross Country Team has seven more girls on the team this year than last year. The Boys’ Golf Team had junior Nate Medina qualify for the state tournament which takes place on October 1 and 2.

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Cross CountryOctober 6 9 a.m. Windjammer Invitational

VolleyballOctober 6 1 p.m. Vs. Vista Peak High School

FootballSeptember 28 7 p.m. Vs. Pueblo County High School

SoftballOctober 1 4 p.m.Vs. Sheridan High School

TennisSeptember 29 9 a.m. Vs. Vista Peak/ Weld Central

GolfOctober 1-2 7 a.m.State TournamentMontrose, CO

CheerleadingSeptember 28 7 p.m.Varsity Football game

SoccerSeptember 29 11 a.m. Vs. Green Mountain High School

The cheer squad celebrates a touchdown during a tough game vs. Arvada.

Freshman Brittany Hall aims for the plate against Machebeuf on September 8.

Senior Cinthia Esparza angles her hit away from Alameda’s block at the September tournament.

Junior Nate Medina swings for his third try at the State Tournament October 1-2 in Montrose.

Fans exploded in the stands after Senior Captain Damasjae Currington’s first sack of the season on August 31.

Planking in his free time senior Tyler Pedersen gets ready for tennis regionals.

Senior Captain Cody Shew prepares for a header on September 17.

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Running,unlikemanyothersportsandactivities,doesnotrequiremuchtodo.Alloneneedsisapairofshoes,theopenroadandthewillingnesstoworkhardandpushthelimits. MarcDavis,aformerOlympian,oncesaid,“Allittakesisallyougot.”Thisquotecanbedirectlyappliedtorunning.Hardworkcangoalongwayinrunning.Ifarunneriswillingtorunhardandputinthemiles,theywillberewarded. Distancerunningtendstobe“scary”formostbutmanymayfinditiseasierthanportrayed.Thebeginningcanbetoughbutastimepassesandarunnerputsinmoreworkitgetseasier.Astherunninggetseasier,thebetterathletearunnerbecomes. “It[running]washardatthebeginning,butitgetseasiereveryday,”JuniorCollinOwenssaid,whoisnewtorunningthisyear. Runninghelpsimproveconditioning,askillneededinallsports.Runninghelpsimproveenduranceandhelpsanathletepushthemselveswhentheyaretired.Thiscouldbeusedinanysport.Sportsoftenmakeathletespushtheirbodiestothelimit,andbyrunninganathletecanincreasetheirlimitandlearnwhattheirlimitis. “Crosscountryhelpsmestayinshapeformyothersportsandisafunexperience,”JuniorNataliePenasaid. Inrunning,thereisnowinningandlosing.Insportslikecrosscountryand

track,teamsdocompeteagainstoneanotherbutthetruecompetitioninrunningisagainstone’sself.Runnerswhocompeteandrunracesalwayshavebetterracesthanothers.Arunner’sbestraceiscalledapersonalrecord.Mostrunnersstrivetoruntheirpersonalrecordeverytimetheyrace. “IsetgoalswhenIamrunning,Ialwayswanttorunmybest,”JuniorMitchMacDonaldsaid. Inrunning,itdoesnotmatterifanathletewontherace,raninthemiddleofthepack,orcameindeadlast.Arunnercanalwayssaythattheyfinished.Selfsatisfactionisabigpartofrunning.Itisoneofthebestrewardsrunninghastooffer. StevePrefontaine,whoisafamousAmericandistancerunner,oncesaid,“Youhavetowonderattimeswhatyou’redoingoutthere.Overtheyears,I’vegivenmyselfathousandreasonstokeeprunning,butitalwayscomesbacktowhereitstarted.Itcomesdowntoself-satisfactionandasenseofachievement.” Therecanalsobeothersourcesofsatisfactioninrunning. “WhenIfinisharunIfeellikeIhaveaccomplishingotherpeoplecannot,”MacDonaldsaid. Sometimesanathletecandiscoveralikingofrunningjustbytryingit. “Runningmakesmehappy.Crosscountryhelpedmediscoverthejoyofrunning,”Penasaid.

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stretch-Cross Country Coach Stu Howard