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Volume 38, Issue 6 June 20, 2007

Graduation took place June 17 at Auburn Memorial Stadium, where 322 seniors walked out of high school and into the real world.

To make this graduation momentous, many of the staff members collaborated to organize this special event.

Assistant principal Darrin Lowry takes a lot of pride in organizing graduation.

“I get a great deal of support in coordinating graduation. I rely on every one … to help me make sure that graduation is an event that honors each of our graduates in the most respectful way,” Lowry said.

During the service, the national anthem and “We Never Really Say Goodbye” were performed by the AHS Chamber Choir and soloist senior Stefanie Burger.

Along with a choir performance, three graduating students said a few words to their fellow classmates.

Katy Leslie was selected as the faculty speaker, Sean Harvey was the student speaker, and Burger was the inspirational speaker.

For the class of ’07, a senior trip was planned for the night of graduation to Cle Elum. Parents of students graduating organized what was called “Project Graduation,” headed by Deanna Keiser, an AHS para-educator and parent of a graduating senior.

The class has finally finished high school and is taking the next step into life.

Lowry offers a few words of wisdom to the graduates.

“When I look at the seniors, I see the future leaders of tomorrow. I see a group of young adults that not only have the skills to work together to solve the challenges of the future. ... I see an incredibly diverse graduating class of individuals that not only express their individuality every day ... the graduating class of 2007 will always look back to their high school years as a high point in their lives. ...

“As Michelangelo said, ‘the greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark.’”

During May, students elected the 2007-2008 ASB and class officers to represent their class and school. The results are as follows. Compiled by Rebecca Nelson

By SALENA HILLNEWS EDITOR

2007-2008 ASB and class officers designatedClass President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Board of Control/Public RelationsASB Tomas Garbe

“Leadership is a great way to influence

people’s lives.”Garbe hopes to im-

prove school spirit.

Jillian Prince“I wanted to be in

ASB to be a leader and a model.”

For next year, Prince just wants to “keep ev-

erything going.”

Cali KaltschmidtOn the candidate

information sheet, Kaltschmidt said, “I

would like to be more involved and take on leadership roles at my

school.”

Tiffany McBurney

Her goal is to “make sure all of the school knows how

their money is being spent,” which she

outlined on the elec-tion sheet.

Cassie RecchioRecchio ran for the office of Public

Relations, a two-year position, at the end of her sophomore year.

Senior Renee Plumber Bayly Peterson Gaby Aranda Jacob Letho Jared KandaJunior Akin Aliu Charles Co Anne Partridge Bret Renschler Kahlani Badeaux

Sophomore Maria Hernandez Alyssa Davis Ali Lundberg Shawna Jordan To Be DeterminedFreshman (elected in the fall) TBD TBD TBD TBD

Class of 2007 walks forwardSeniors celebrated Hallow-

een on June 13 by dressing up to show their spirit one last time before graduation.

Senior Meagan Hess suited up to be an ’80s gymnast. The experience for Hess was fun, and she enjoyed getting to see others who also dressed up.

”Why not go all out?” she

asked.ASB Treasurer Bryce McLar-

en, who dressed up as a cow, said many people asked, “Moo! Can I milk you?”

Generally, the day was a big success and a great memory for the class of ‘07.—Compiled by Salena Hill, Ashley Lewis and Jamie VanMoorsel

Going out in style

Photos by Ashley Lewis and Jamie VanMoorselTOP: Senior Bryce McLaren thoughtfully censors his udders while rocking his cow suit. BELOW: Seniors Alex Peterson and Meagan Hess sport athletic apparel from two decades.

Bid farewell to departing teachers

Jim Burton will be retiring this year as marketing teacher after

30 years — 22 of which were at Auburn.

Burton also taught for eight years at his alma mater, Lakes High

School in Tacoma. After finishing college at

Central Washington University,

By NIC SNYDERSTAFF REPORTER

SEE BURTON PAGE 3

Wakeboarding, the art of gliding across water at fast speeds and jumping off the wake of speed boats, is what senior Tyler Torkelson aims to have a lot of fun doing this summer, that’s for sure.

“I really like wakeboarding. It’s a lot of fun, and you get to hang out with your friends,” he said. “I mostly wakeboard on Lake Tapps, and I will be going to Crescent Bar in eastern Washington.”

Wakeboarding is one of the many activities seniors anticipate this summer.

Others are going out of state and even to different countries.

For instance, senior Landon Gibson is heading to Europe for a trip over the summer.

“I’m going to see friends and stay

with a foreign exchange student from the past,” he said. “I will be in Europe for two weeks and will either go from Paris to Berlin or vice versa.”

Others are going home. Senior Sabrina Olkeriil is going to Palau, a Micronesian island.

“I’m going back home to Palalu to visit my family,” she said. “I will be there until spring of ’08 and come back here to attend University of Washington.”

Many seniors are going to be working as well as playing all summer, but few are planning something as big as senior Enessa Zayler.

Zayler will be preparing for her wedding.

“I am getting married in September at a church in Tacoma. My spouse, Dima Lapin, and I have been dating since April of last year,” she said. “We both love each other very much, and

I can become independent and start my life having someone’s support and love all the time.”

She already knows the wedding colors will be lavender and white, and

the dress is “all white, and it scrunches at the bottom.”

The seniors will have a busy summer getting ready for college or whatever lies ahead of them.

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Rising from the ashes of hardcore rock/metal history, the band UnHailoed will soon be a legacy. These hard-rocking amigos play gigs all over Seattle, Tacoma, Auburn and Enumclaw, leaving their audiences drooling for more.

They are all 16-year-old sophomores at Auburn High School.

One day, drummer Dylan Bennett thought of making a band and told guitarist Jess Hudson about his idea. They soon asked James Sumner to be the shredding guitarist. Later, Bennett convinced Cody Delamater to be the bassist.

“The band name sounded cool, so we chose it when we were in auto shop class,” Bennett said.

They are talked about and listened to more and more. Many are amazed the first time UnHailoed performs. Being the determined band they are, the group is searching for a vocalist, songwriter and front man.

They are on the lookout for an experienced male singer. They want a voice range between “Tool” and “Lamb of God,” only with much less screaming. To contact them, visit them online at myspace.com/unhailoed.

“There are so many words to describe them,” sophomore Julie Swanke said. “They’re just amazing. Or ambitious because they’re really determined, and they have a true passion for their music.”

The group will participate in upcoming music festivals June 23 at Trailhead B&B and Aug. 18 at Hempfest.

The band prove themselves worthy and rock all that is metal.

UnHailoed rocksBy ARIEL DRAEGER

STAFF REPORTER

1. “School’s Out” — Alice Cooper. The ultimate summer song exemplifies the feeling you get when the school bell rings and “school’s out for summer.” Although school is not out forever for everyone, the sentimental value of freedom definitely rings.2. “I Can See Clearly Now” — Johnny Nash. During the summer, we can all see clearly now the rain is gone. All can be cheery when this song is on, knowing “it’s gonna be a bright sunshiny day.”3. “Doin’ Time” — Sublime. “Summertime when the livin’s easy” — that’s definitely the truth. This song makes everything all right, even in a moment of insanity, with its chill, melodramatic feel. This song is, without doubt, about summer’s good times.4. “Summertime” — Will Smith. This old-school song about the celebrated summer is about laying back because it’s the summer and partying like it’s 1999. Of course, we’ll be doing it differently and

partying like it’s 2007, but it has the same meaning of “chillaxing.” 5. “Summer Girls” — LFO. Almost everyone remembers this song. It came out in the peak of the boy-band craze. The meaning behind the song (under all the advertisements) is finding summer love. Everyone hopes to find a special someone during the summer so they can take pleasure in summer love, and that’s what LFO verbalizes.6. “In the Summertime” — Mungo Jerry. Mungo Jerry definitely expresses a charming philosophy for summer: “Life’s for living.” This song is all about doing what you want and having no regrets. Once the summer’s over, the party will still be going because summer will be back soon.7. “Summer Nights” — Olivia Newton. John and John Travolta. Everyone hopes for those summer flings, and that’s exactly what Sandy and Danny got in the movie “Grease.” This song is told from two different points of view: a boy who doesn’t like to articulate his sweet side and a girl who’s just as

innocent as can be. Although explained differently, summer loving is in the air.8. “Vacation” — Go Go’s. “Vacation, all I ever wanted.” Plans of going away for the summer are what most people dream of. Even if the Go Go’s were talking about going alone to get away from an ex-significant other, traveling is the best way to spend your vacation. 9. “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini” — Bryan Hyland. This song is about a girl afraid to wear her bikini and embrace her femininity. Hyland expresses the fact that she’s very afraid to go anywhere; “she was afraid that somebody would see.” Wearing those special suits in the summer is fun; welcome the feeling.10. “All Summer Long” — Beach Boys. With its repetitive hook line, “we’ve been having fun all summer long,” The Beach Boys rank at No. 10 on the list. Together with its catchy pop beat and summer-loving feel, you’ll be having fun all summer long with this fun song.

Jammin’ tunes for a restless summerBy SALENA HILL

NEWS EDITOR

Two-year colleges

Four-year colleges

Military

Job out of highschool

Plans abound for graduates By ASHLEY LEWIS

STAFF REPORTER

Compiled by Jamie VanMoorselThis graphic indicates what seniors have planned for the fall, based on responses to a survey administered during the final advisory session.

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Teachers’ philanthropy affects others

Bellies have been bulging all over the teacher’s lounge at Auburn High School this year.

This year, six teachers have had, or are about to have, babies.

Science teacher Beth Cockcroft, had a baby girl named Madeline on Apr. 9. Math teacher Kimberly Farris delivered her baby girl, Mackenzie, on June 1, and English teacher Ericka Connelly had a girl, Scarlet, shortly after, on June 9.

Not all the babies were girls. P.E. teacher Lacey Way had Cooper on Jan. 6, and P.E. teacher Jessica Hansen had her second son named Carter on Dec. 4.

English teacher Jennifer Widrig-Hodges’ due date was June 16, and she will not know the baby’s gender until the birth.

Teachers bring new deliveries

By JESSICA GRIFFISOPINION EDITOR

From two weeks in Central America to two years in South Africa, teachers at Auburn High epitomize a helping hand.

“It’s not the kind of trip you’d call a travel agent and do,” English teacher Betsy Andrews said of her upcoming trip to Nicaragua. “It’s really getting away.”

Andrews first learned of the opportunity in an e-mail sent by fellow English teacher Jennifer Widrig-Hodges about Seeds of Learning.

This nonprofit organization sends a group of 10 to 12 volunteers to Central America annually to aid underprivileged local teachers.

“Teachers in Nicaragua make like $100 a month,” Andrews said. “They’re dying to get stuff – curriculum and materials – they can use for their kids.”

She will take one elementary school lesson plan to be taught in a day. Additionally, it needs to be translated into Spanish.

Dario, the main town and learning center in the area, houses the area’s existing books and curriculum.

Andrews will participate in seminars and work with students as well as educate the teachers.

“It’s a way to use my knowledge and skills to help someone who really appreciates it,” Andrews said. “And I think we get to visit a volcano!”

Science teacher Benjamin Barr-Wilson’s wife, Susie, isn’t interested in volcanoes.

Her heart has always been set on visiting Africa.

“Ever since about the seventh grade, she’s wanted to go,” he said. “Timing just worked with the Peace Corps.”

Barr-Wilson plans on helping out as an instructional coach to four different elementary schools to facilitate education reform.

His wife’s position as a Non-Governmental Advisor will require her to work on lowering the HIV/AIDS numbers in South Africa, a nation devastated by the disease.

“Any knowledge that I have that transcends our little world will

hopefully make me a better teacher,” Barr-Wilson said. “At least, that’s the hope.”

The first three months of their two-year trip will be devoted to language and job training for six to eight hours a day.

“There are eight different official languages in South Africa,” Barr-Wilson said. “We won’t know (what language we’ll use) until we get on the plane.”

Though it is a daunting expedition, he and his wife have no reservations.

“My end goal, the way that I wanted to live my life, is to serve people wherever I am,” Barr-Wilson said. “When life takes a hold of you, you go with it.”

By REBECCA NELSONSTAFF REPORTER

he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science and psychology and a master’s degree in occupational education.

Burton has helped more than 4,000 students in his career, he said.

“This would be my hope, that I have taught kids the importance of working hard and striving for success,” Burton said.

He has benefitted the school and students immensely by baking about 108,000 Otis Spunkmeyer cookies to raise $2.7 million in the DECA store.

He has supported more than 150 DECA

competitions and traveled more than 150,000 miles with his students over the years.

Burton is proud to see students succeed in life.

“I want people to give back through community service,” Burton said.

As the Auburn High School community bids Burton farewell, it also recognizes the contributions of other staff members who are leaving.

Betsy AndrewsEllen AtkinsonBen Barr-WilsonDale HeimbignerJeff JohnsonBambi KlemSue KramerTodd ThrelkeldPatty UnzenEric Wakefield

BURTONCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Photo by freelance photographer Christian Patterson Senior Jeff Bethke is at the plate to bat during the 3A semi-finals at Safeco Field on May 25, playing against Meadowdale. Auburn soundly defeated Meadowdale but lost to Issaquah the following day to take second place in the state. Auburn also finished second last year.

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OPINION4 June 20, 2007

Like most of the information covered in advisory, shortly after the first mention of Student-Led Conferences about two months ago, many students forgot about them.

Sure, AHS students haven’t won any accolades for memory retention, but it seemed as if the advisers themselves harbored some apathy — even resentment — toward the inconsequential presentations.

More than one of my friends casually mentioned their advisers made no effort

to encourage participation or to work with parents’ and students’ busy schedules.

Naturally, my friends were thrilled to be excused from the burden.

Though this was certainly not the case with my adviser, who continually offered his aid and advice throughout the haphazard process, I found these comments unsettling.

By what cruel inequity had I landed with an adviser who cared?

I wanted the root beer floats and cookies my friends received during their classes.

I begrudgingly started working on my portfolio

approximately two days before my conference.

Envious though I still was of my treat-laden friends, I scoured the Internet for the ever-elusive EALRS, and pondered how to apply them to the only assignment I hadn’t recycled from English class (I later learned they are on the AHS Web site, which isn’t advertised especially well).

I’ll be the first to assert that portfolios suck.

It doesn’t help those of us who have an internal five-year plan, and it surely doesn’t inspire those who don’t.

But because it is a state requirement that won’t be repealed during our high school careers, we have to deal with it or forfeit a diploma.

We can cram all of our portfolio preparation into our senior year, or regularly add to it each grade level, via Student-Led Conferences. I choose the latter, hands down.

Now that my conference is over, the stress has generally abated.

Three best works, the most time-consuming, tedious aspect of the portfolios, are finished.

The checklist of requirements sitting in my folder since freshman year is now a tangible binder of my accomplishments.

However, the apprehension I feel toward the incongruities among advisers lingers.

These conferences have merit, but I had to do one to figure that out.

If all of our advisers, supposedly our support system for the future, were on the same page about Student-Led Conferences and advisory in general, perhaps there wouldn’t be as much protest from students.

SLCs top expected resultBy REBECCA NELSON

STAFF REPORTER

There is nothing wrong with wearing a hat inside of a building or — at the very least — outside in the courtyard.

There are so many rules being broken in our school, and teachers are too busy telling people to take off their hats to realize it.

Swearing and harassment are common in the hallways, but I don’t see teachers running down the hall to stop it.

Students don’t have malicious intent when they put a hat on in the morning.

I only wear my hat to keep my hair under control.

The only reason this rule is still instated is because teachers like to have a little bit more control over students.

A teacher could wear a hat at any time if they chose to.

We aren’t even allowed to wear hats outside in the courtyard, which is completely ridiculous.

Supposedly the reason hats aren’t allowed is because they are a security risk, and it makes

identification of students more difficult.

I think that there are more pressing matters of school security.

If someone at this school can prove that everyone in a hat is dangerous, I’ll be fine with the rule.

Not only is this an unfair dress code regulation, but there are dress code violations every day that aren’t recognized.

I have never seen a girl get in trouble for having her skirt too short, and I’ve never seen a boy get in trouble for how low his pants are, but people get in trouble for wearing their hats every day.

Hats are where it’s atBy ANDREW BROCKMUELLER

STAFF REPORTER

The fighting at this school is out of hand. There are fights every week.

Some fights are brutal and vicious, and many are pointless.

All in all, the fights need to stop. Fighting does not solve anything.

Yes, most people would back up a friend in a fight if needed, but it is best not to instigate a fight. There is no need for fighting.

Some people let others get the best of them and buckle under peer pressure.

I hope high school students do not fall for peer pressure.

Also, with the fights come

the rumors. A rumor can spread from

one school to another in a minute. The rumors also change like crazy.

The fight can be a simple one-on-one hit fight, but word gets around that one of the students had a knife and tried to cut the other student. It is stupid.

Most fights are out of jealousy over another guy or girl, or that a guy or girl said something bad about that person. Seriously, let’s think about this.

Everyone talks about everyone else. Bad or good, they still talk.

You need to get over your low self-esteem and insecurity.

It is high school, everyone. If you have not noticed, you’re supposed to be grown up by now, or at least a little more mature than in middle school.

Also, videos that students take of the fights at school or of fights that are planned at another location are a bad idea.Those videos get around so fast, and they are all over the Internet.

MySpace, Youtube and Photobucket are all sites you can watch high school fights that students have recorded and put up on the Internet.

Instead of videotaping the action, it is better to try and stop it.

We need to get a better control on this situation.

Fighting leads to more problemsBy ASHLEY LEWIS

STAFF REPORTER

If you are looking for something to do this summer, Washington is filled with tons of concerts and festivals. These are the top five things to be doing this summer, recommended by the Troy InVoice staff. Capitol Hill Block Party

The Capitol Hill Block Party has been a really under-rated attraction in Seattle. Two days and six stages worth of bands is what the Capitol Block Party will offer July 27 and 28.

“This is one of my favorite summer festivals in Seattle. It’s smaller than Bumbershoot, so it has more of an intimate feel,” sophomore Rebecca Nelson said. “They have great bands, and I love making friends when I’m dancing to the awesome music. It’s always a blast to hang out on Capitol Hill during the nice weather, and you can come and go throughout the day to go to Taco del Mar and eat at Cal Anderson Park.”

The outdoor stages run until 11 p.m., and indoor stages run until 2 a.m.Taste of Tacoma

Tacoma’s biggest free festival is the Taste of Tacoma.

“The Taste of Tacoma is so diverse. Besides delicious food, there are rad bands, cheap shopping, and it’s amazingly fun. Plus, I work there, so it’s even better,” junior Salena Hill said.

The Taste of Tacoma takes place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 29 to July 1 at Point Defiance Park.Bumbershoot

This festival at the Seattle Center is the best way to end your summer. Spend your Labor Day weekend listening to bands — both famous and still unknown.

“I’m super psyched to go this year,” sophomore Ashley Lewis said. “My friends and I are all taking a trip to watch this amazing festival.”Ozzfest

This concert is really popular. “I’d give my left leg to see Ozzy

live, but I didn’t have to because tickets were free this year,” junior Andrew Brockmueller said.

This year, Ozzfest will take place July 12 at The White River Amphitheatre and July 14 at The Gorge, with more than 15 bands, including Ozzy, Lamb of God, Static X and Lordi on the main stage. Vans Warped Tour

Vans Warped Tour has been around for nearly 13 years. Instead of offering the fans free tickets this year, they shook things up with a really diverse lineup.

“I’ve gone every year for four years, and I camp out two nights at The Gorge,” senior Jamie VanMoorsel said. “Vans Tour is the cat’s pajamas.”

With 100 bands or more on Aug. 18 at The Gorge, Warped Tour is a summer concert that should not be missed.

By KELSEY ROBINSONPHOTO EDITOR

Hot summer activities

Graduation isn’t as easy as it looks or sounds.

Everyone waits for that day when they become officially independent and when they are technically done with school.

Well, now that it is here, a lot of seniors are having mixed feelings.

They really want to graduate and be done with school, yet they feel like they are losing structure in their lives and also the friendships they have worked so hard for.

Not everyone is ready for the “real world” after graduation.

I’m not saying that no senior is ready, but quite a few are not.

It’s not a bad thing, it’s just life.

Graduation is the ending of one life and the beginning of another.

However, some people aren’t

going to be ready for this new life.

We are set in our ways, and such an abrupt change in our daily life is unsettling and just plain scary.

Are we really ready for life outside of high school?

We think we are, but now that it is here, we aren’t sure.

The life we have been used to is now over. A new one is beginning.

This is really hard to believe, but it is true.

We are all going to miss everyone, whether we realize it or admit it.

Are we ready for that? Are we ready for total independence? Are we ready to be left in the world to basically fend for ourselves?

Well, we’re about to find out.The class of 2007 is now on

its way to being more than just a memory.

By JESSICA GRIFFISOPINION EDITOR

The truth about graduating

Photo by Jessica GriffisJunior Andrew Brockmueller shows off his taboo hat