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About The amplifier. (West Linn, Oregon) 1921-current | View Entire Issue (April 1, 2008)
Spring brings awards galore—West Linn recognized for the arts, the sciences, and much more. - page 2 Students stories' challenge idea that sexism is a thing of the past. - page 4 David Hume Kennedy, Class of '65, has been photographing history- eight wars, seven presidents and 140 countries. - page 6 Rugby teams make play at State; girls succeed, boys hope for better luck next year. The Moment of Truth IS THE STUPIDEST SHOW EVER! - page 8 - page 11 Official Student Publication of West Linn High School Published Since 1921 April 2008 - Volume 96, Issue 7 Students involve others in effort to end genocide C helsea C allas Staff Reporter While most students eased gently back into their regular school routine after Spring Break, seven students along with Todd Jones, Social Studies teacher, launched a fundraiser to aide Darfur refugees. The fundraiser involved showing a video produced by students aired the morning of Apr. 1, selling t-shirts and wristbands during lunch and a holding a dance in the Old • Commons from 8-11 p.m. on Apr. 5. Destiny Schroyer, ■^■jsenior, Amber Aragotti, ^tsmor, and Erin Morrow, freshman, took charge of planning the dance. Corinne Hutchinson, freshman, organized the t-shirt sale while Jennifer Sitton, freshman, organized the wristband sale. Although the fundraiser was mainly student driven, Jones directed and guided the students. Jones supported the project in another big way: by providing the inspiration during studies in his freshman World History classes. They studied the imperialism of European power over almost every African country and the resulting trouble it has caused those countries in their pursuit of independence, such as the difficulty of having to learn to govern themselves. The class specifically focused on the genocide in Darfur, as it is one of the most current and visible issues in Africa. " After learning about Darfur, students decided they wanted to do more than just learn, they wanted to take action," Jones said. According to Jones, the week of Darfur recognition had two purposes: to raise awareness and to raise money. Schroyer also believes in the importance of spreading the word. Schroyer said others can help the cause by educating themselves. "Most people have really good hearts towards this kind of thing, but if it's something they don't know they don't know, then their good hearts aren't being utilized," Schroyer said. The money earned from the fundraiser will go directly to an organization called Stop Genocide Now which supports a Darfur refugee camp. Overall, the fundraiser earned about $2,000, but after paying for the expenses, such as the t-shirts and the deejay, $1,500 was cleared. Although not all students involved were in Jones' World History class, they were all happy to help. "Jones approached me because of my leadership experience, and I love doing benefit stuff, so I was happy to join," Schroyer said. For Hutchinson, the best thing about being a part of the project was taking advantage of the opportunities given living in West Linn. "I knew before that we should be doing something because we have the resources to do so, but I never had the opportunity to help. Now that these projects have started, I know that we are really helping out," Hutchinson said. Sitton was one of the students in Jones' World History class last semester, and was one of the few in the class who wanted to continue with the project. "I feel great about helping these people because we are so privileged here in America, especially in West Linn. And, if we can do something, anything, to help them, we are making a positive difference in someone's life and that is a wonderful feeling," Sitton said. Forget the Oscars—spring brings competitions, awards With spring comes culminating competitions and for many WLHS students that means awards— district, state and national awards in areas such as the arts and sciences. Outstanding performances, a great argument, an amazing insight, or a beautiful piece of artwork were among the award winners. State ISEF Competition Animal Sciences: Third place, Suna Shin, freshman Biochemistry: First place, Nicole Panichello and Kelsey Guerins; Honorable mention, Calley Lathrop, Avery Breyne- Cartwright and Kaylyn Schaber, sophomores Environmental Sciences: Honorable Mention, Mallory Griffith and Ariane Hopkinson, sophomores Medicine and Health: First place, Elliot Prince, freshman Physics and Astronomy: Third place, Marisa Peralta, senior ISEF Special Awards The Ricoh Sustainable Development Award: Avilash Cramer, sophomore Herbert Hoover Young Engineer Award: Avilash Cramer Outstanding Research in I Psychology: Shelby Patterson and Alyssa Walhood, freshman US Air Force Outstanding Project: Kathryn Flyte, Alexandra Frye and Brittany Saulsbury, sophomores Honorable Mention in Statistics: Nicole Panichello and Kelsey Guerins, sophomores IEEE Awards for Exellence in Engineering: Marisa Peralta, senior Congressional Art Award Rosemary Williams, senior Chemistry: First place, Avary Kolasinski, junior; Second Place, Cheng Tan, senior Knowledge Bowl: Second place, Alex Juarez, senior and Avi Levy, junior Computer Scavenger Hunt: Second place, Brent Bailey, sophomore English: Second place, Sydney MacNaughton, sophomore French 3: First place, Kristy Pi Week Poetry: First place, Emma Davis, freshman Clackamas Regional Skills Competition sophomore; Third place, Avi Levy, junior Spelling Bee: First place, Christine Rutan, senior Dance Team Fifth place at State Jazz Choir Second place at Clackamas Community College Vocal Jazz Festival Awards____________________ u H illi C iavarello _________ Staff Reporter Honors Humanities Night 2008 is set to take place on Apr. 21 starting in the Auxiliary Gym at 6 p.m. and will continue in the Forum, Room E-202 and the Library Alcove. Students this year have spent the entirety of the second semester work ing on their projects, the aim of which is to convey their answer to the class question: What is making us real? Project modes range from the visual and performing arts and writing including both live performance and a gallery session, to take place along the upstairs porches. All students worked in d ivid u als J and the project counts for both a grade and a philosophical journey. H o n o r s H u m a n i t i e s cl ass members show skin while posing for the program cover for Honors Humanities Night on Apr. 21. Photo by Haley Graham m continued on page 2 Honors Humanities Night to feature artistic expression Speech L i n c o l n / D o u g l a s D eb a t e : Third place, Angela Oliverio, senior; Fourth Place, Tobias Carl, senior Poetry: F irst p lace, A ngela Oliverio Expository: First place, Angela Oliverio * Prose: Fourth place, Erin Davey, senior Impromptu: Third place, Erin Davey Radio Commentary: Second place, Neelou Etesami, sophomore Kohlert, sophomore Math Individual Precalculus: First place, Aaron Waller, sophomore Math Individual Calculus: First place, Jordan Hongo, senior Math Team Level 2: Second place, Ryan Nesbit, Hannah Schumaker, Andra Sturtevant, juniors Music: First place, Brent Bailey, "I think that the reason the evening is so unique is that it is a cumulative experience for these seniors. Not unlike past years, the evening is all about freedom of expression via different modes, instead of all writing or performing. The night lets the students be the producer, director, and artist/performer of the piece," Barb Murray, Honors Humanities teacher, said. Students, family, and the community are invited to take part in this one night only event. When: Apr. 21, 6 p.m. Where: Forum, Room E-202 and the Library Alcove
