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Grand Junction High School | 1400 N. Fifth St., Grand Junction, Colo. 81501 | Volume 90 • Issue 1 | August 2007

Ch, Ch, ChangesNew year,new principal,new administration,new teachers,same old Tigers?

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Open to InterpretationZach Castle Jamie Newton

SceneJessica Alvarado Audrey Keenan

NowLandon Bain Brendan Gibbons

InSightNatalie Bamford Leah Fugere

InMotionHaley Fritzler David Skinner

ConnectionJodi Arroyo Kim Diemer

Pure EntertainmentMax O’Roark

Photo and Graphics Editor Christa Funk

Ad ManagerKatie Bock

Ad AssistantJenny Jessup

Lab MastersDaniel Harris Thomas Nelson

Graphic ArtistsDejan Jestrovich Nic Murdock Nicholas Powell

ReportersShandie Case Jessa DearthEmily Dohm Rebekah GallegosBrionne Griffi n Jenna Hansen Kirstin Maska Dylan Prioetti Stephanie Soto

PhotographersHannah Gibson Kayden Horwitz Shreya Pokharel Nicki StewartChelsea Tomasi Lesley Wharton

AdviserMark Newton, MJE

PolicyThe Orange and Black, a legally recognized public forum for student expression, is published six to nine times a year by the Newspaper Class for students of Grand Junction High School. Expression made by students in the exercise of the freedom of speech or freedom of press is not an expression of District 51 school board policy. The views expressed in The Orange and Black do not necessarily represent the views of the entire staff, adviser, GJHS administration or the School District 51 administration. Board policy regarding student publications (JICE, JICE-R) is available in the journalism room (Rooms 130-131) or in the principal’s offi ce.Letters to the EditorThe Orange and Black welcomes and encourages letters to the editors. This is a chance to express your viewpoint on important issues. Letters should be limited to 250 words. They will be edited for space and legal considerations, but not for inaccuracies, grammar or spelling. Letters must contain information pertinent to the students of GJHS. The staff retains the right to not publish any letter not meeting these requirements. Unsigned letters will not be published. Please submit typed letters in person to Rooms 130-131 or via mail or email. ContactThe Orange and Black, Grand Junction High School, 1400 N. Fifth St., Grand Junction, CO 81501. Phone: 970-254-6929. FAX: 970-254-6973. Staff e-mail: [email protected]. Web site: GJHSNEWS.com. Adviser e-mail: [email protected] copies free. Where available, additional copies of this paper are available for purchase for 50 cents each. Contact The Orange and Black for more information. Taking more than one copy of this paper with the intent to prevent other individuals from reading this edition of the paper is prohibited (C.R.S. 18-4-419). Violators, subject to prosecution and penalty under C.R.S. 13-21-123, will be prosecuted.Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service. © 2007 The Orange and Black Grand Junction High School. All rightsreserved.

Cover photograph by Christa Funk

Administration signs in: new leadership for GJHS

COME ALONG

InMotion takes a look at what’s in store for fall

sports at Junction

This One Time In ...Students share their stories from summer

august september24 Street Dance/Tailgate

by the band room 5-7 p.m.

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Homecoming Week

Homecoming football gameGJHS vs. Thunderidge 7 p.m.

Homecoming dance in the gym7:30-11:30 p.m.

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Being an upperclassman and going to all the football games.

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Making a lot of friends and learning more about math.

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Getting back to school and seeing all my friends again and (going to) UTEC.

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CLUE IN BACK TO SCHOOL

TEN THINGS THAT NEED TO DIE IN THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR 1. Chew in the fountains.2. Fries on the fl oor.3. Badly-made posters.4. Garbled PA announce-ments.

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5. Using the library as a cafeteria.6. Cardboard-tasting cook-ies and frozen orange juice for CSAP and ACT.

6. Back-to-back fire alarms.7. School-wide recognition as-semblies.8. Popping freshman.

Three school supplies you

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WHY YOU NEED IT: You’ll need this forever. In fact, you’ll probably be buried with it. BEST PRICE: TI-83 Graphing Cal-culator for $79.86 at Walmart.

WHY YOU NEED IT: You can fi t all your fi les on it without worrying about burning a CD. BEST PRICE: Dane-Elec 2GB for $17.99 at Target or target.com.

WHY YOU NEED IT: Who doesn’t need an awesome Disney pen?BEST PRICE: $1 at Walmart.

The new administration and Junction kicking everyone else’s butt in football.

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NAVIGATING THE SCHOOL HOW TO AVOID THE PITFALLS OF GJHS

9. School construction that clogs up the parking lots.10. Axe body spray in the hallways.

The Green MileOption 1: Be pushed and shoved all the way to gym. Option 2: Walk outside.

The CommonsAvoid this. Really. Despite the friendly name meant to fool you into hanging out there, the Commons area is just a popular spot for dumping french fries and ditching without actually leaving.

Peter Volkmann, sophomore

Stephanie Wilson, junior

Ryan Mumby, freshman

Aaron Davis, freshman

Ben Madison, junior

Boy’s BathroomBeware the Comrade Commode. Unless you wish to get to know your fellow student much more personally without the benefi t of stall doors, be sure to go elsewhere.

Math Door #2This is the second door to the math building. It is always locked. If you expect the door to magically open by the kindness of strangers, your CSAP scores do not do you justice.

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Leah Gonyeau is shouldering the “huge umbrella of responsibility” that comes with the position of Grand Junction High School’s new assistant principal. Born in the Grand Valley, Gonyeau attended Palisade High School and taught math at Central and Fruita Monument high schools. Now Gonyeau wants to focus on student achievement for her first year as an administrator. Gonyeau describes herself as caring, saying that she likes to listen to kids’ stories, but she emphasizes that there should be a fair enforcement of rules. “If we’ve got tardies or kids out of class we’re not giving our teachers a chance to teach,” she said.

[The Survey]What is your favorite band?

“Journey, Styx, most any classic rock band, but I also like smooth jazz. Paul Taylor is very talented.”Did you ever play an instrument? “Yes. I took piano lessons for three years, the trombone, bells and drums.”Who is your hero? “My mom. She was a single parent for much of my young life and sacrificed many things so that I wouldn’t go without.”What was your favorite class in high school? “Art. At that time, it was the best way to release some high school emotions. I ended up majoring in math because it seemed to fit my detailed personality type, but I wish I would have finished pursuing a degree in art also.” What kind of car do you drive? “A Porsche disguised as a practical Honda Accord.”Have you ever been in love? “Yes! The best thing is that I’m lucky enough to be married for nearly 16 years and still be in love.”

What do you like to read? “Non-fiction.”What is your favorite band? “The Eagles / James Taylor.” Describe your personality in 10 words or less. “Kind, but firm.”What was the last Halloween costume you wore? “Have never worn one.” If you could have a super power, what would it be?

“Remove all politics.” What kind of car do you drive? “‘97 Ford Taurus.” Have you ever been in love? “Only once.”What is your favorite beverage? “Something wet.”

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of the students and faculty.” “I want a rigorous and challenging curriculum that will give our students a chance to succeed,” he said. He is interested in improving the extracurricular activities but is concerned with the school’s current CSAP and ACT scores. “We need to refocus what we’re doing academically in the building,“ he said. The new principal described himself both as “student and faculty-oriented” and as “systems and results-oriented.” “I just want Grand Junction High School to be the best high school in the country, and whatever we need to do in order to move in that direction, that’s what we need to do,”

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Jason Eidenger has come back to Grand Junction High School. He decided to become an administrator after teaching science for eight years because he wanted to find a new challenge in supporting students. “(My job) is to support student achievement in any way I possibly can,” Eidenger said. Part of that support

system is following the policies at GJHS. Eidenger also has strong views on Advisory. He said that Advisory is a great opporunity, it just needs to be used effectively. Eidenger said the administration will find an effective use for the time students have in Advisory. “I’m excited for a great school year,” he said.

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Angela Werner, Grand Junction High School’s new choral director, came to Grand Junction after teaching choir for nine years in Utah and Oregon. She says she hopes to create a concert choir in addition to the previously existing four choirs.

Justin Whiteford, the new drama teacher at GJHS said he wants to foster an environment in which his students will discover and utilize their own creative abilities. “I hope to reestablish the strong foundation of theater at GJHS, and create a cooperative relationship with both Mesa (State) and the community.”

3“I hope to take a look at those interventions that are already in place and adapt them to better fi t the students’ needs. I hope to reach out to all students, not just those that are fl unking every class.” Alex Matuszak-Clarkebusiness/progress moniter

4“The kids I work with seem to be doing the best that they can, which is all we can ask of any student.”Marilyn Myersspecial education

2“I love the kids. The classes are smaller, so I get to know them better.”Mira Monroespecial education1“The best part is

the relationships that are built. We work with them in more of a one-on-one basis, so we get to really know the students.”Hal TempletonESL

Grand Junction High School’s new band director, Issac Lavadie, is straight out of college at Mesa State. He says “(his) youthfulness will be a good contribution to the school as a whole.” Lavadie, a Central High School graduate, says he remembers the responsibilities and time commitments that go with high school, therefore, he says he will have a much more laid back teaching style. “I don’t have to yell,” he says. “There are much better ways to get results.” Lavadie said he plans to have the band compete with personal standards instead of competing with other bands.

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COACHES DISCUSS OUTLOOK FOR FALL ATHLETICS.As always we have high expectations for our program. Our seniors will provide leadership and experience. Our goal is to win the regional tournament and qualify the team for state.“Tom LeFebre, boys’ golf coach

I’m really proud of the effort and commitment level of our Tiger boys. They’re quality players; they want to be pushed and it’s exciting as a coach. Excellence is what we’re striving for. I see success coming.

The girls’ team is going to be vastly improved. (This season) will be more challenging because we lost our front runner, Richard Medina, and Raffi Cote, who ran for us last year, is in Chile. But that just means that the guys who have run with us for a while will have to fi ll in the order.

We have a lot of new faces, but the same schemes and the same types of offense and defense. We added fi ve or six new coaches, so the practices are more broken down. This has been the toughest pre-season schedule since Coach Marsh has been here.

Hal Templeton, boys’ soccer coach

Clay Keithley, cross country coach

Kyle Rush, football coachKyle Rush, football coach

We expect a lot of good things from the SWL league, to place high at regionals and place well at state. This year will be more fun in terms of the kids we have because we have a lot of returning players. We can eventually do well at state if we can develop our new players.

Carol Elliott, boys’ tennis coach

Mickey Mantlo, softball coach

Expect excitement. We’ll win with four things: good fundamentals, we’ve got talent, we’re relying on heart from the team, like hard work and playing harder than the opponent, and we’ve got to play smart. Expect a season as good, if not better, than last year, which was Junction volleyball’s most successful year since the ‘80s.

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Th e last school I worked at had the same colors and mascot as Grand Junction High School.

When I went to college, you had to be a teacher to be a coach, so that is what I did. I attended Adams State.

It is my passion to watch players succeed.

I have always followed the successes of the GJHS Tigers.

Th is is my 31st year dealing with school athletic programs, whether it be coaching or directing.

I have coached (football and basketball) for 27 years.

Success is a journey, not a destination.

Student-athletes should be role models. Th e word “student” comes before “athlete”.

Back in the “stone ages”, when I was in high school, the team would drag Main Street after the game.

I was in National Honor Society, along with playing basketball and baseball.

I have always loved to have a connection with the students I work with. When seniors graduate, I tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve.

I know that the tradition at GJHS is to be the best possible, and I am more than confi dent that this year will be another successful year.

Th is school’s athletic program has been done very well in the past, and I want to make sure that everything continues to run smoothly. If it’s not broke, don’t fi x it.

I decided to be an athletic director because, even though it is not actually coaching the team, you are still able to have a connection with the players.

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Greg KingMeet the new athletic director,

When I went to college, you had to be a teacher to be a coach, so

We’re going to have a chance to compete in the league championships again this year. Our schedule is similar to last year but it will be hard for us to have as good as a record (18-2). We need a little growing time, but by the end of the season we should be every bit as good.

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ORANGE&BLACK | AUGUST 2007 06 Photos by Kayden Horwitz

Open to InterpretationZach Castle Jamie Newton

SceneJessica Alvarado Audrey Keenan

NowLandon Bain Brendan Gibbons

InSightNatalie Bamford Leah Fugere

InMotionHaley Fritzler David Skinner

ConnectionJodi Arroyo Kim Diemer

Pure EntertainmentMax O’Roark

Photo and Graphics Editor Christa Funk

Ad ManagerKatie Bock

Ad AssistantJenny Jessup

Lab MastersDaniel Harris Thomas Nelson

Graphic ArtistsDejan Jestrovich Nic Murdock Nicholas Powell

ReportersShandie Case Jessa DearthEmily Dohm Rebekah GallegosBrionne Griffi n Jenna Hansen Kirstin Maska Dylan Prioetti Stephanie Soto

PhotographersHannah Gibson Kayden Horwitz Shreya Pokharel Nicki StewartChelsea Tomasi Lesley Wharton

AdviserMark Newton, MJE

PolicyThe Orange and Black, a legally recognized public forum for student expression, is published six to nine times a year by the Newspaper Class for students of Grand Junction High School. Expression made by students in the exercise of the freedom of speech or freedom of press is not an expression of District 51 school board policy. The views expressed in The Orange and Black do not necessarily represent the views of the entire staff, adviser, GJHS administration or the School District 51 administration. Board policy regarding student publications (JICE, JICE-R) is available in the journalism room (Rooms 130-131) or in the principal’s offi ce.Letters to the EditorThe Orange and Black welcomes and encourages letters to the editors. This is a chance to express your viewpoint on important issues. Letters should be limited to 250 words. They will be edited for space and legal considerations, but not for inaccuracies, grammar or spelling. Letters must contain information pertinent to the students of GJHS. The staff retains the right to not publish any letter not meeting these requirements. Unsigned letters will not be published. Please submit typed letters in person to Rooms 130-131 or via mail or email. ContactThe Orange and Black, Grand Junction High School, 1400 N. Fifth St., Grand Junction, CO 81501. Phone: 970-254-6929. FAX: 970-254-6973. Staff e-mail: [email protected]. Web site: GJHSNEWS.com. Adviser e-mail: [email protected] copies free. Where available, additional copies of this paper are available for purchase for 50 cents each. Contact The Orange and Black for more information. Taking more than one copy of this paper with the intent to prevent other individuals from reading this edition of the paper is prohibited (C.R.S. 18-4-419). Violators, subject to prosecution and penalty under C.R.S. 13-21-123, will be prosecuted.Some material courtesy of American Society of Newspaper Editors/MCT Campus High School Newspaper Service. © 2007 The Orange and Black Grand Junction High School. All rightsreserved.

Cover photograph by Christa Funk

Administration signs in: new leadership for GJHS

COME ALONG

InMotion takes a look at what’s in store for fall

sports at Junction

This One Time In ...Students share their stories from summer

august september2424 Street Dance/Tailgate

by the band room 5-7 p.m.

10 - 1510 - 15

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Homecoming Week

Homecoming football gameGJHS vs. Thunderidge 7 p.m.

Homecoming dance in the gym7:30-11:30 p.m.

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Welcomes new administration, new staff, and all new GJHS students.

Wishing the best for a new school year.

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It was really windy one night on the lake, and our house boat came undocked when we were sleeping. We actually did a complete 180, but didn’t realize we were moving until we hit a wall on the other side. When we went outside to go reanchor the boat, there was nothing but water.

We were in Germany for a few days and started to get bored so Jessa (Dearth, junior) and I decided to go exploring in the German countryside. We ended up walking down the wrong road or something and we got lost. It was raining, like, the entire time and there were these nasty slugs all over the ground. I stepped on one and almost busted my butt in the mud. We fi nally found our way back, but I had to fi nish our little exploration with a squished slug on the bottom of my fl ip-fl op. It was nasty!

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“We were in Germany for a few days and started to get bored so Jessa (Dearth, junior) and I decided to go exploring in the German countryside. We ended up walking down the

“ The stadium was crowded, like everything else in Brazil. Still, the Grand Mesa soccer players felt lucky to be there, on a 12-day soccer camp. “Brazil is big on two things: love and futbol,” and B, a Brazilian friend, well, “he (got) us into places we couldn’t get into otherwise,” said Ryan. “I didn’t know what was going on, (but) on the fi eld you (do),” he said. Ryan’s group watched the game until, at half-time, one friend walked downstairs.

GERMANYAnna McEndree, junior

At band camp we always have skit nights, and this year our band staff performed a choreographed dance in front of the entire camp to “Barbie Girl.” The band director (Mr. Lavadie) and the other male members of the staff dressed in girl clothes, like short shorts and tank tops, while the females on the staff dressed as males. “It was hilarious and priceless; people were taking pictures like crazy and laughing their heads off.

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BRAZILBrendan Ryan, sophomore

A man walked up to him, saying something in Portuguese. “He was like (making fi st motions)…He said, ‘I’ll break you,’ in translation because Brazilians talk with their hands.” The group returned to their seats, but the guy came back, starting trouble with the crowd. “He just started a brawl. We weren’t a part of it, but it was right there... one set of bleachers away from us. After that, there was a gang of people lined up by the fence, chanting something (angrily) until security came.”

By Kim Diemer, Bekah Gallegos and Kirstin Maska

Photo courtesy of Brendan Ryan


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