Scarlett graduates say goodbye at graduation ceremony
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Scarlett graduates say goodbye at graduation ceremony
Grad banquet, pg. 15 Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School Natasha Pye scholarship, pg. 17 Hats on for mental health, pg. 10 220 Canterbury Drive S.W. Calgary AB T2W 1H4 Junior Boys rugby, pg. 37 June 2015 Scarlett graduates say goodbye at graduation ceremony By Kyra Bird some students joked that they felt famous. More congratulations were offered to graduates from their teachers, who were dressed in their own black gowns and beaming with pride at the students they had watched grow over the last three years. The beginning of the ceremony was marked with a quick introduction of the event from Principal Sylvie Monfette followed by the Scarlett Band performing “O Canada.” After everyone had taken their seats, Monfette invited Nicole Doerksen, Kaylan Burns, Brianne Godsman and Livia Szojka to sing “The Call” by Regina Spektor for the graduating class. Beautifully performed, the song reflected many of the sentiments the graduates themselves were feeling with lines like “I’ll come back when you call me/ No need to say goodbye” and “Just because everything’s changing/Doesn’t mean it’s never been this way before.” These lines and the song as a whole truly captured the idea that even though the graduates are moving on to bigger and better things that it is important The end of high school can be a relieving, exciting, and slightly-terrifying experience for students who are finishing one chapter of their lives and moving on to another. With so many new experiences on the horizon, some students are stressing over university schedules and living arrangements for next year, while others are planning worldly travels or applying for jobs as they take some time off before heading to university or college. In the midst of all of the chaos that leaving high school can bring, it is important for students to dedicate some time to reflect on their years in school and celebrate the momentous achievement of graduating from high school. The Scarlett School Closing Exercises, held on May 27th at The Corral at Stampede Park, gave Lancers the perfect opportunity to take a breather and celebrate the end of their high school journey with friends, family, and the teachers who supported them along the way. Lancers began arriving to the venue early to pick up their scarlet red gowns and take pictures with friends and family who had come to celebrate with them. There was an excited energy that surrounded the crowd as hugs were shared, photos were snapped, and even a few tears were shed. It was not long before it was time for the graduates to begin lining up in the concourse of The Corral and begin to get ready to walk the stage. In The Corral Photo by Ayesha Shaikh the excited energy Peter Aucoin, Grade 12, awaits his chance to finally cross the stage persisted, and a bit of nervous energy began to creep in as well. As students were for them to remember where they came from getting ready for the ceremony to begin there and to always keep their beginnings in mind were many more photos taken, so many that as they move on through their futures. Following the performance, Mon- fette returned to the podium to introduce the platform party and the students who would have the honour of speaking during the cer- and pursue many new experiences and to face new challenges with excitement as their individual journeys will continue to mold them into wellrounded individuals. The class of 2015’s Valedictorian Blaise Kemna was called upon next to give his own message to his fellow Lancers. Kemna’s speech was truly heartfelt and sincere as he spoke of a personal story involving a road trip he took with his brother last summer. The story worked to portray Photo by Gerald Proust the theme of this year’s grad which The class of 2015’s Valedictorian Blaise Kemna with fellow graduate starterpack. Jake Holder, Grade 12, at Scarlett’s graduation ceremony at The Corral was Kemna described emony. This prestigious group of individu- the starterpack himself and his brother had als, who sat on the stage throughout the en- put together to go on the trip and how that tirety of the ceremony, included Principal collection of items did not necessarily help Monfette, Assistant Principals Tom Bishop, them in all situations, leading him to remind Steve Nimmock, and Garth Teminsky, CBE Lancers that even the best laid plans can go Director Sydney Smith, CBE Trustee Julie awry but that challenges and obstacles are a Hrdlicka, MLA Richard Gotfried, Valedic- part of any good journey. torian Blaise Kemna, graduate Hyejun Kim, Kemna ended his speech by revealHonourary Class President Carissa Co- ing that he had learned that the best startermeault, and teachers Marc Wyton and Rob packs are not composed of material items, Brown. but are instead a collection of the lessons one When the introductions had fin- has learned with an open-minded and posiished, Monfette turned attention to the Scar- tive attitude. He encouraged Lancers to relett Chamber Choir, conducted by Jonathan flect on their own starterpacks as they move Bell, who performed a stunning rendition of on from high school and to remember that “I Lived” by OneRepublic. The song accom- the majority of these starterpacks contain plished a bubbly, optimistic feeling that truly important lessons learned from three years brightened the feeling of the ceremony. Just at Scarlett. The speech was truly moving as “The Call” accomplished earlier in the and was a fantastic combination of profound ceremony, “I Lived” reminded graduates of sentiments and humorous entertainment. the importance of recognizing their achieve- Kemna’s speech proved that he was a fanments in high school as the past three years tastic choice for valedictorian as he gave a of experiences have truly acted to shape wonderful speech that the graduates are sure them into the people they are as they move to remember for years to come. into the next chapter of their lives. The song Continued on page 9 also encouraged Lancers to leave Scarlett Page 2 -- EDITORIALS Editors-in-Chief -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Cassandra Betts, Kyra Bird Section Editors Languages Isabel Fernandez Editorials Sam McIntosh Layout & Design Labeeba Mahmood News Sarah Miao Features Helen Trang Entertainment James Ewart Fine Arts Tanvi Sankar Sports Aaron Schmidtke Advertising Aysha Partington Photography Isabel Fernandez The Scarlett FEVER represents and respects a variety of diverse opinions. Staff Writers Loula Agelopoulos, Bijal Bapodra, Dominic Caston, Hania Elshayeb, Rachel Esser, Emily Gobeil, Grace Guest Stone, Rina Ng, Wenonah North Peigan, Aysha Partington, Faith Shoemaker, Helen Trang, Aiden Wong, Cleo Williams STAFF ADVISORS Douglas Brandt, Claire Patterson, Alethea Power PRODUCTION The Scarlett FEVER is the product of students in the Journalism 15, 25, 35 programs. It is produced seven times per school year and is distributed to the community of Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School. The FEVER operates primarily on a per-student allotment from Student Activity Fees, supplemented by advertising revenue. The newspaper is printed by International Web Express. ONLINE ACCESS The FEVER is now available online. Access it on the Dr. E.P. Scarlett website at: www.depscarlett.ca. Click on the “School Info” drop-down menu. ADVERTISERS Please contact Doug Brandt at [email protected] or Telephone 403-281-3366, ext. 2122 The FEVER staff would like to say congratulations to all Lancers on the completion of another school year. After a fun-filled semester of writing articles, taking photos, and filming features, journalism students are looking forward to a relaxing summer holiday. Even so, those who are graduating will surely miss the class, with all the memories that were made and skills that were learned. We wish you all a fun-filled summer! The staff of the FEVER would also like to congratulate all graduating Lancers on their accomplishment and wish them all the best in their future endeavours! June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- EDITORIALS -- Page 3 Boston Marathon bomber handed a death sentence By Helen Trang Twenty-one-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the two bombers involved in the Boston Marathon bombing of 2013 was sentenced to death by lethal injection on May 15, 2015, despite his pleas that he was “just a kid”, for committing the Boston Marathon bombing, one of the worst acts of terrorism to take place on US soil. The jury—consisting of seven women and five men- found Tsarnaev guilty of the attack reaching their verdict after deliberating for over fourteen hours over three days. The only alternative sentence would have been life without parole. In a statement, Attorney General Loretta Lynch called the marathon bombing a “cowardly attack” and also said that “the ultimate penalty is a fitting punishment for this horrific crime, and we hope that the completion of prosecution will bring some measure of closure to the victims and their families.” Dzhokhar’s defense attorney, Judy Clarke, has stated that she will pursue two “strong lines” of appeal because it was prejudicial to her client to hold the trial in Boston, and that her team was not given enough time to prepare arguments against the death penalty. Dzhokhar is the youngest inmate on death row, but he could be around forty before he is actually executed. Legal expert Jim Fedalan said that “We are looking at 18 years, possibly longer, before his appeals process is exhausted. By then, who even knows what the legal landscape on federal executions will look like?” The day in question, April 15, 2013, marked the 117th running of the Boston Marathon, the world’s oldest annual marathon. The 2013 Boston Marathon started in the town of Hopkinton, west of Boston, with approximately 23,000 participants. At approximately 2:49 in the afternoon, Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev placed two pressure cooker bombs, packed with shrapnel and other materials into backpacks and placed them on the ground amongst the crowd. The bombs exploded within seconds of each other near the finish line along Boylston Street. Three spectators died, and more than 260 other people were wounded. Among the wounded, sixteen individuals lost legs, the youngest amputee was a seven-year-old girl. An investigation that involved roughly 1,000 federal, state, and local law enforcement personnel was quickly launched, and two days later FBI analysts pinpointed two male suspects through surveillance camera images; the FBI released these photos of the unknown (at the time) men on the evening of April 18. That evening at around 10:30 a twenty-seven-yearold police officer, Sean Collier, who worked at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was shot dead in his patrol vehicle on the Cambridge campus. This murder was later linked to the Tsarnaev brothers who allegedly tried to steal the officer’s weapon. Soon after the death of Collier, Tamerlan carjacked a Mercedes SUV at gun- lan was then tackled by the police, and Dzhokhar drove the stolen SUV straight at the police officers, running over his brother before fleeing the scene. Tamerlan was then taken to a hospital where doctors were unable to resuscitate him. On April 19, 2013 the Boston area was put on lockdown. Schools were closed, public transportation services were halted, and citizens were advised to stay inside of their homes while police officers went door-to-door to search for Dzhokhar. That evening, after the police had called off their search of the area, a Watertown resident went out into his backyard to check on his dry-docked boat. Dzhokhar, the alleged terrorist, was hiding inside of the twenty-fourfoot-long covered vessel. Before his capture, Dzhokhar wrote a note indicating that the Boston Marathon bombings were committed in retaliation for the U.S wars in Muslim countries. When the Boston Marathon bombings occurred, Dzhokhar was a sophomore attending the University of Massachusetts, and his brother Tamerlan was an aspiring boxer with a young child, authorities believe that Tamerlan had recently become a follower of Photo by Helen Trang radical Islam. A segment of the note Dzhokhar wrote attempting to explain his actions while hiding in a boat just before he was captured Dzhokhar’s sentence has raised up many concerns about point, holding the driver hostage and admit- the ethics of capital punishment—the practing that he was one of the Boston Marathon tice of executing someone as punishment for bombers. Dzhokhar followed behind them a specific crime after a proper and legal trial. in a Honda Civic and later joined his older The defense argued that it would have been brother and the hostage in the SUV. The better to just send Dzhokhar to prison for life two suspects then drove the hostage around because the victims of the bombing would forcing him to withdraw money from an be able to move on with their lives instead of ATM and allegedly discussed driving to having to read about years of death penalty New York City. The hostage escaped from appeals. Many others believe that life in jail the SUV when they stopped at a Cambridge would be too kind, and is not a harsh-enough gas station and immediately called the police punishment. In general, there are many good artelling them that they could track the SUV from the GPS on his cellphone which was guments for the use of capital punishment. Firstly, prison is only meant to separate still in the car. The police were able to apprehend criminals for the safety of the general pubthe two suspects shortly after midnight in lic, punish criminals for their crimes, and is the Boston suburb of Watertown; however, also expected to help rehabilitate prisoners. a gun battle broke out with the Tsarnaevs According to its purpose, it is not for people exchanging fire with the police, along with sentenced to life without parole since those hurling explosive devices at them. Tamer- criminals will not be released alive. The cost of imprisoning someone for life is much more expensive than simply executing that same person. Capital punishment is simply more cost-effective than imprisoning someone for life. Many people also believe that the punishment for a crime should equal the crime if possible. In cases like this that involve mass murder, using this logic, the appropriate punishment for murder is death. While all of the above seem to be completely valid and reasonable points to support capital punishment, they all ignore the most fundamental and most powerful argument against capital punishment: it simply is not a humane form of justice. Killing a person is not humane, even if the person in question is a criminal who has committed atrocious acts. The justice system should set an example for all of its citizens to show that murder is wrong in all circumstances by not supporting capital punishment. Additionally, there are many cases in which individuals can be wrongly accused of a crime- the death penalty is very permanent and irreversible. There are many infamous cases of wrongful execution, and even one case of wrongful execution should be enough to deter the use of capital punishment. There are also many cases in which the accused suspect has been manipulated by someone else; in this case, evidence proves that Dzhokhar’s older brother definitely influenced him into committing this atrocious crime. When cases involve such young offenders the justice system should definitely allow space for reform instead of execution. While Dzhokhar was an adult when he participated in the Boston Marathon bombing many other young offenders are not, and should be allowed a chance at redemption especially if they have been manipulated into committing such an atrocious crime by someone else. Even though Dzhokhar’s death sentence seems like it is set in stone, his appeals paired with the many people protesting and rallying against his execution, and all executions in general, may very well change his death sentence to a sentence of life in prison. While many believe he deserves death for the tragedy he has inflicted on the innocent bystanders at the marathon, it does bring up the question of whether the human race as a whole should support this verdict, especially since the state of Massachusetts has not had the death penalty since its abolishment back in October of 1982. Page 4 -- EDITORIALS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Government transparency Crayons used as make-up on surveillance questioned By Rina Ng By Sam McIntosh The public is increasingly questioning government surveillance. The recent debates over the new security Bill C-51 and the control it gives to the government over increased online surveillance has divided Canadians. Some say that the increased measures are necessary in order to keep the country safe from terror attacks, while others believe that the government sive online surveillance to see the benefits and drawbacks first-hand. The USA Patriot Act, which granted increased security options and more access to surveillance after the 9/11 attacks, included key provisions which expired on Sunday, May 31. These measures disabled any future for massively storing data for the time being and left the US with fewer tools to investigate terrorism. Many in the American government, including new attorney general Loretta Photo by Sam McIntosh The lines are becoming increasingly blured as to how much data the government is keeping has gone too far and invaded people’s private lives. The increasing powers of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) to be able to peer into Canadian’s lives with barely any oversight are what is worrying most Canadians. The lack of transparency between the government and the people has also been an issue as the Canadian government has been reluctant to share how much data it is storing and what is being kept. To quell this debate, the Canadian government should at least show the arrests that are being made or the terror plots the surveillance has helped stop, if any, to show that the system is working. If Bill C-51 is vital to stopping terror threats, then there should be no problem in disclosing the cases in which it has helped save Canadian lives. If the anti-terrorism measures are little help in solving these cases then there would not be any issue in reducing the program. The government should not be pouring taxpayer money into a program that barely works when there are far greater issues that the money could be put to use such as aiding the economy or fixing infrastructure. Canadians need look no further than to the US to see the effects of mas- Lynch and President Obama, stated that the US needed these programs in order to fight terrorism and keep the country safe. Official review boards, including a presidential review board, found that the programs were not essential to stopping even one terrorist plot. If a US surveillance program, which is far larger than Canada’s, fails to help stop even one terrorist attack, then Canada should not keep its surveillance program. If the government were more open about its actions and those of the antiterrorism measures implemented by Canada, then Canadians could have a chance to see if they are actually necessary to help keep them safe. If Canada faces the same threats as the US, the program is not necessary to keep people safe. Then there should be a massive reduction to the anti-terrorism measures, even abolish them altogether if they are unnecessary. The governments of the world should do all that they can to protect their people but not if it means diving deep into their citizens’ personal lives from a computer hundreds of miles away. There should be increased protection for personal privacy in Canada to ensure that the government does not know everything that citizens do practice in their private lives. that could be questioned is in the product. If a person were to continuously get exposure to that questioned substance, it could have an impact on that person. In a single crayon, for example, there is not a significant amount of the questionable substance inside of it to be considered toxic; however, if one were to repeatedly get exposed to the substance over time, the amount of the ingredient one is exposed to will add up. This may be why Crayola is advising people not to use their drawing products for makeup. Another important reason is because Crayola warns people that their products were tested for drawing on paper and such, not to be used on skin. For those curious to know what Crayola pencil crayons and crayons are made The Internet is a great way to share ideas, and sites such as YouTube enable people worldwide to be able to share their ideas with others. Often when someone comes up with an idea and it is considered a good idea by many others, then it may become a trend. As many may know, Crayola is a company which produces art materials such as crayons, pencil crayons, and markers. One viral trend that we have today is making one’s own makeup products such as lipstick with Crayola products. Makeup is something which many people use and since it is a popular product, some people have discovered that sometimes these products contain several toxic ingredients. Just a small sample of the toxic ingredients that could be hidden in one’s makeup is BHA and parfum; both of these ingredients have links to causing cancer. This is an important reason why people are now interested in creating makeup out of non-toxic Crayola products, and this idea is catching on because Crayola products are assumed to be better for one’s health. In almost every video tutorial on how to make makeup out of Crayola products, the person who creates these tutorials advertises how making lipstick out of Crayola crayons or eyeliner out of Crayola pencil crayons is 100% safe due to the label on the boxes that these materials come in saying that they are non-toxic. Since the products which Crayola produces, such as crayons, are targeted towards young children, advertising the product as Photo by Rina Ng non-toxic makes sense so that Crayola’s crayons are melted to create a homemade lipstick parents will not fret that their that beauty bloggers say is safe despite what the company says children are using something hazardous to their health. However, out of, according to their website, their pencil something that people often assume when crayons only have four main ingredients: they see that something is non-toxic on extenders, binders, water, and pigments. products such as a box of crayons is that a Aside from that, not much information is child could eat a whole box of crayons and able to be obtained. The sources of these ingredients are not known. In crayons, there still be perfectly fine. When a product says that it is are two basic ingredients: paraffin wax, and non-toxic, what many usually assume it pigments. The pigments’ source, once again, means is that if it is ingested or if it were is not known. If one wanted to know what to be inhaled in a large quantity, it would the actual, more detailed list of ingredients, not be detrimental to one’s health. This is one would have to call poison control. considered a good feature. Something that The one ingredient that we do some may not consider, however, is that the know is in Crayola crayons is paraffin wax. amount of the product which one is exposed Paraffin wax is the main ingredient found to may increase its toxicity. Though products in many different crayon brands, as it is the that are non-toxic usually do not contain ingredient which gives a crayon its shape large quantities of hazardous substances, and texture when colouring. there is always a possibility that something Continued on page 7 June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- EDITORIALS -- Page 5 The debate on legalizing secondary suites in Calgary By Grace Stone Defined as “self-contained living units created within single-family homes” by the provincial government, secondary suites are separate living quarters that reside in a larger house, which can provide many Canadians a more affordable housing option. In Calgary, not all wards permit the development of these suites, and there are many restrictions on the creation of these units. The proposal to have a secondary suite built requires the approval of the government and is a lengthy process many Calgarians wish did not exist. Currently, there are thousands of illegal secondary suites in the city. In December of last year, reports were filed to address the problem. The reports pertained to changes that could be made to the feasibility and licensing of the suites for a solution. City Council reviewed the topic on May 11, and discussed a proposition to ease zoning restrictions and allow secondary suites in Wards 7, 8, 9, and 11. These wards were chosen because of the high living costs there due to their close proximity to downtown and transit, so that many would be able to live legally and more affordably in a secondary suite. Mayor Nenshi supports the idea of forwarding the legalization of secondary suites across Calgary; however, he does not fully agree with this proposal, as it limits the development of secondary suites to certain wards. Many councillors, however, still believe the proposal is a step in the right direction. Allowing these secondary suites to exist across the city would be more time-efficient for the government as the process of getting the approval for a suite would be take this issue one step at a time, cruits able to apply for their jobs eliminated. As well, Calgarians starting by getting approval for and help business. If many people would spend less time on the pro- secondary suites street by street. become intimidated by the high cess and less money on managing Instead of pushing for a change in cost of housing in Calgary, posa separate house. The decision to entire wards, breaking the process sible workers will want to move allow secondary suites across the down into smaller groups would elsewhere. A University of Calgary city would reduce the number of give a larger voice to neighbour- student-led group called the Urban homeless, decrease the high cost of hoods. Members such as business- Calgary Students’ Association are living, and help the economy grow. man Doug Ratke and Councillor beginning a month-long campaign The topic of blanket le- Andre Chabot both support Not 4 to motivate the student community galization of secondary suites Re-Zoning. to lobby for the legalization of secacross Calgary was also brought The council is not the only ondary suites. This proposal would into question. However, many group that is involved. The public have many advantages for students councillors do not approve of this was given a hearing on their opin- who need affordable housing while suggestion, as the existing illegal ion on May 12, where issues such going through school. suites must be regulated first. If as affordability, morality, and safe- If the City of Calgary the illegal suites are legalized, then ty were discussed. The majority of does not have enough support for there is no guarantee that the units the public agreed that the proposal the proposal, the provincial govare as safe as they possibly can be. should be implemented; however, ernment may take action instead. The government is now Provincial looking to address a new reforms campaign, in which fire may be officials would go doorneeded to to-door and bring illegal create an suites into compliance even more with the law. City staff idealistic would also issue inspecplan for tion stickers to safe and secondary legal secondary suites to suites in separate those that do not the future. correspond with the law. The New Once fully approved, this Democratic campaign would begin Party September 1. (NDP) has Councillors not given such as Gian-Carlo Carra their stance and Druh Farrell strongly on secondPhoto by Grace Stone support the proposal; Mission Road, close to MacLeod Trail, offers many legal secondary suites ary suites however, most are on the since winfence. The benefits come with no arguments were made that suggest ning the election; however, the guarantee that all the secondary legalizing secondary suites across NDP party leader, Rachel Notley, suites are safe, as it would be hard- the wards would not guarantee that once encouraged suite reform in er to enforce safety if thousands of landlords would ensure that the Calgary in a letter written in the fall suites are legalized. Councilman suites are safe and correspond with of 2014. If the proposal is rejected, Ward Sutherland agrees that some- the law. Many companies are also the majority of the councillors thing must be done with secondary becoming involved in the issue. would be alright with the changes suites, but is unsure that the pro- WestJet spoke out for the propos- the NDP would possibly make to posal is the best option. Oppos- al, putting forth the argument that the current secondary suite bylaws ing the proposal, an organization affordable housing has a strong and the councillors would be precalled Not 4 Re-Zoning wishes to connection with the number of re- pared to implement them. Not 4 Re-Zoning, however, and a few councillors such as Joe Magliocca believe it would be a waste of the provincial government’s time to require major legislative reform. Calgary has been through a long process of waiting for changes in the secondary suite approval system, and it is time that alteration should be made. Students and those with incomes that cannot support houses with high living costs need a more affordable option. Introducing a proposal that would focus on specific wards at a time would be more beneficial as it would better ensure safety in communities; however, the current proposition still values approving the suites, and that is the direction Calgary needs to head in. In the next reading of the proposal on June 29, hopefully it will be passed and made into a bylaw for Wards 7, 8, 9, and 11, and eventually continue through the rest of the 14 wards. Amendments should be made following the approval, as it has been years that the city has mulled over this proposal and it is time for a response to the situation. In this case, action should be taken first and amendments that may be needed following the approval will be seen more clearly, such as alterations dealing with safety and zoning for specific communities. After debating for years on the subject, most of the pros and cons have already been taken into consideration and the next step should be to implement the current plan. In the majority of all cas es, Calgarians wish for change in the current system of secondary suite legalization. Whether it surrounds rezoning or altering the application process, the government is a step closer to finding a solution. Purges continue in North Korea after official is executed By Sam McIntosh executed because of it. This fol- lain would do, but that is how Kim As another high rank- lows Kim having both his aunt and did it. These actions have increased ing official is killed in the isolated country of North Korea, many analysts are wondering if this is a sign of trouble for leader Kim-Jong Un, and if he has complete control over the country. The reason the official had been executed was due to him falling asleep at events and showing signs of disrespect. It is hard to confirm if these reports are actually true or if the official, Hyon Yong Chol, had just gotten on the wrong side of Kim and he had him uncle executed for being traitors to North Korea. While there have been purges before in North Korea against dissidents and those whom oppose the government, such highranking members being killed has puzzled the world and shown that no one is safe from Kim. The bizarre way Kim had Chol executed, obliterating him with an anti-aircraft gun with hundreds of people watching, has confused many and seems like something a cartoon vil- worry about what Kim’s goals are. People wonder if he will attack the west by trying to take over South Korea, like he has promised countless times, or attempt to reunite the Korean peninsula. These actions bring about a greater issue as actual facts are so hard to get from North Korea due to the information about their country being tightly-guarded. What information the world does have cannot be corroborated unless the state-run media also reports it. Even then, it is not likely to show the whole picture. The amount of secrecy displayed by the North Korean government means that analysts are not sure if all of these purges indicate that Kim is getting rid of opposition to his rule or if the victims have just displeased him. What these purges mean is anyone’s guess and with the North Korean government not about to tell the world, it is left up to speculation as to whether Kim’s regime is in trouble or not. While change to the isolationist country would be welcome by all, there would be no way of knowing if the new regime would be any better than Kim’s. Only time will tell if the increasing amount of purges will come back to haunt Kim or secure his rule in the country. If, and this is a giant if, Kim is overthrown, one can only hope that the millions of people who have been stuck living in deplorable conditions have a chance to get out from under the heel of the oppressive government and have a fresh start and Korea can finally become whole again after more then 60 years of division. Page 6 -- EDITORIALS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School Omar Khadr adds fuel to “tough on terror” debate By Kyra Bird Thursday, May 14, marked the finale of the third showdown between Omar Khadr and the Government of Canada in front of the Supreme Court of Canada. Khadr, who was born in Toronto, Ontario, was a 15-year-old fighter aligned with AlQaeda when he was captured by the US military in a deadly firefight in Afghanistan in 2002. Khadr was captured because of accusations that he had thrown a grenade that killed US Sergeant Christopher Speer. After being captured, Khadr would go on to spend ten years at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba where he was subjected to years of suffering, physical and psychological torture, solitary confinement, and interrogation at the hands of US officials who wanted him to admit to committing the crimes he was accused of and giving them information about secret Al-Qaeda plans. Following the advice of his two lawyers, Dennis Edney and Nate Whittling, Khadr did finally admit to five war crimes, including murder, despite earlier claims that he could not remember any specific details about the firefight. Khadr’s lawyers would later say that they felt Khadr had no choice but to admit to the crimes in order to be allowed to escape the abuse he was facing at Guantanamo Bay. In September 2012 Khadr was given the opportunity to be moved to Canada from Guantanamo Bay to serve the remaining part of his sentence at the time. When Khadr did come to Canada, debate rose over whether or not the eight-year war crimes charge he had received in the United States should be interpreted as an adult or a youth sentence under the Canadian Criminal Code. This was the debate that was brought to the Supreme Court of Canada as Stephen Harper and the Canadian government attempted to urge the Supreme Court to recognize Omar Khadr as an adult due to the severity of his war crimes. Human rights groups and Khadr’s defense lawyers claimed that Khadr was under the classification of a child soldier at the time that he was captured, and that the Canadian government should have followed its proud history of attempting to save children who are exploited for war. Instead, they felt the Canadian government dropped the ball on this case and allowed Khadr to be unduly punished. In this particular ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada supported the side of Khadr and his defense and deemed that the sentence Khadr received in the United States should be recognized as a youth sentence in Canada, which meant he would be granted freedom after he had finished serving his original sentence. The Supreme Court ruling insisted that the law is much less severe than the government attempted to make it. This was a low blow to the Conservative government considering the amount of Supreme Court rulings they have recently lost when the severity of laws are brought into question. To add insult to injury, the Supreme Court needed only a few moments after the hearing to deliver its unanimous ruling when normally rulings are given after weeks of deliberation after a case is heard. Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin said the matter was straightforward in the eyes of the court; A US military commission sentenced Khadr to eight years in prison for the war crime for murder. Seeing as the mandatory adult penalty for murder in Canada is life, a significantly longer and harsher than necessary penalty, the court was left with no other option than to classify Khadr as a juvenile. This ruling went against the Harper government’s calls to sentence Khadr harshly due to his terrorist actions. As mentioned before, this is not the first time that Khadr has brought the government of Canada to court. This ruling marks the third in which Khadr has faced-off against the government, allowing him to tie Henry Morgentaler for the most Supreme Court appeals in the country. Khadr’s first victory was awarded in 2008 when the Supreme Court ruled that the Canadian government had acted against international law when officials were sent to Guantanamo Bay to interrogate Khadr. The government was forced to release all footage and information gathered from interrogation sessions and divulge all information they had given the US government about Khadr. In 2010 the Court ruled a bit more favourably for the Canadian government, but still had a ruling that worked mostly in the favour of Khadr. The government was forced to admit that their interrogations of Khadr had been unconstitutional and had violated human rights and traditional Canadian standards of the treatment of detained youth. The Court also ruled, though, that the Canadian government was not required to ask the US to send Khadr back home to Canada. Khadr has not only brought the government to the Supreme Court but has also brought them to an Alberta Court of Appeal where, in May 2015, a judge rejected a last-ditch attempt by the federal government to deny Khadr bail while he awaits an appeal of his US convictions, citing that the government’s claims that releasing him would hurt relations with the US as false and unfounded. With Khadr causing as much trouble as he has for the Canadian government, it can be hard to distinguish what the true heart of this issue is. In simplest terms, the true debate here centres around whether the Canadian government acted wrongly in refusing to treat Khadr as a child exploited for war purposes and help to rehabilitate him or if the Canadian government was right for treating a terrorist, who could still possibly pose a threat to the Canadian population, so sternly. Continued on page 7 -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Autistic teen’s family suing after alleged discrimination By Faith Shoemaker severity of symptoms. It can be a very serious condition and is often misunderstood by people who assume an anger or behavioural issue, although it is much more than this. It is a complex disorder that consists On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, a family was returning on their flight home from a vacation at Disney World in Orlando, Florida to Portland, Oregon. The Beegle family was told that they had to leave the plane after Juliette, their fifteen-year-old autistic daughter got upset on the plane. Everything had been fine until Juliette became angry due to being hungry. Her mother asked the flight attendants to order some food for her daughter, and the flight attendants denied her request several times before finally giving in after Juliette’s mother, Donna Beegle, reaPhoto by Faith Shoemaker soned with the staff, This is not the first discrimination case American Airlines has faced explaining that giving her food would prevent her daughter from of difficulty in social interaction, difficulty having a meltdown. Juliette calmed down in verbal and non-verbal communication immediately after she received her food and sometimes results in extremely repetiand proceeded to quietly and calmly watch tive or compulsive behaviour. Because of television. Moments later though, staff an- these qualities related to autism, it is best nounced that there would be an emergency that people be kind, calm and supportive landing in Salt Lake City, Utah to remove when interacting with people who have authe family from the plane. The family tism. The staff on American Airlines left the plane and Juliette was reported to not handle the situation well at all, and did be completely calm and quiet leaving the Juliette’s mother stated that they were treatplane. Another passenger took a video on ed this way out of “the fear of autism.” The his smart phone of the family leaving and it Beegle family has decided to sue American shows that they were very cooperative and Airlines for their indecency on the flight polite. The video also has audio in which and discrimination of their daughter’s disthe people videotaping state “that’s ridicu- ability. “After working to accommodate Dr. lous” and another saying “that’s gonna be a Beegle and her daughter during the flight, lawsuit.” The family booked another flight the crew made the best decision for the home to Portland and did not having any safety and comfort of all of our customers and elected to divert to Salt Lake City after problems on the second flight. Donna Beegle states that “as a the situation became disruptive,” United mother, it ripped my heart out. I was shak- Airlines said in a statement to KPTV. The ing.” Her daughter had been flying since family has spoken with lawyers and the she was six months old all around the Federal Aviation Authority and will decide world, occasionally getting upset, but the where to go from here and how to resolve family has never been asked to leave the the problem. plane like they were on May 5. A u tism can be found in nearly 1 in 68 children. It is a spectrum neurobiological disorder and individuals on the spectrum have varying June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School Mermaid tails spark great debate in pools all across Edmonton For the boys she has a barracuda By Isabel Fernandez It seems that with the new black tail, and shark fins to swim Sharla Stoffman, who went home immediately to buy tails for her age of technology, exposure to in. Every tail or fin on Grandma two daughters. “They’ve been tons films and TV shows is becoming Karen’s website comes in adult and of fun, and they move real quick more and more customary in chil- children’s sizes to make anyone’s in them,” she said. When her children commented, they described dren’s lives. Although nearly every dream come true. The safety concerns that the experience of swimming in the child loved the new Lego Movie or the new Cinderella movie, most rose with the popularity of this mermaid tails as free, and just like parents prefer the classic Disney product are alarming. These con- being a fish. Officials may have taken cartoons that they may have grown cerns have caused all Edmonton up with, classics like Snow White, public pools to ban the fun toy and the regulations just a bit too far, Cinderella, or The Little Mermaid. all Calgary pools to make regula- especially in Edmonton where the When girls watch the film The tions about their use. The concern tails are completely banned from Little Mermaid, they often want that officials have with the toy is public swimming places. Many to become mermaids themselves, that it binds the legs of children parents agree that the toys can be and now there is an opportunity to together, who are generally known dangerous without adequate suas weak swimmers. “It targets kids pervision, yet most parents say do so. that the supervision needed Many comfor their own children would panies have been toycome from them, not a lifeing with the idea of guard. turning swimmers into There is no word whether mermaids for years, or not parents will be fightand now that the mering this ban, but children and maid swim toys have adults in Edmonton will be become more popumissing the opportunity to lar, the Alberta govswim with, and like, the fishernment has stepped es. in with some safety Marielle Chartier-Hénault concerns. One of the is a professional underwater main companies with model and free diver, and she this idea is Fin Fun loves the feeling of swimming Mermaid, a company with a mermaid tail. “You bewhose sole purpose is come like another person,” to turn customers into said Chartier-Hénault. “You mermaids. On their are not yourself anymore, website, Mermaidyou’re the mermaid and the Tails.net they share the mermaid can do anything. You story that started their can do the style you want. It’s company in 2009. This a magical creature.” Chartierstory centres around Hénault actually loves the a family whose last Photo by Isabel Fernandez feeling so much so that she names are not given. Rachel Esser, Grade 11, is very annoyed with new laws opened a school to teach merIt describes an eleven- banning mermaid swimming tails from Edmonton pools maid techniques in Montreal. year-old girl, Emily, AquaMermaid Academy is a who decided she wanted to swim like a mermaid. Her grandma Kar- around the ages of 8 to 12 and place where paying customers can en went to work, designing and they tend to not be the strongest go to learn all about how to swim sewing a mermaid tail that young swimmers,” says Aquatic Strate- like a mermaid. Classes begin with Emily could really swim in. Soon gies Supervisor in Edmonton, Rob simple tasks wearing the fin, like enough, Grandma Karen was sell- Campbell. The regulations in Cal- a dolphin kick, and how to move ing these very creations online to gary are that the people swimming one’s body to glide through the wabuyers all over the US. Now that in the tails must complete three ter faster than normal swimming. the company has taken off, Karen tasks before they can use their tails The classes offered at the acadno longer sews the tails herself, yet in the pool. Swimmers must swim emy are available to all ages and many of her children and grand- 25 feet continuously, tread water all genders and customers can set children run the company that she for two minutes, and swim confi- up a photo-shoot or birthday party still owns. This company offers dently with the tail on before be- for all those who want mermaidmany different colours that buy- ing allowed to use their toys with themed pictures. The pros and cons add ers can choose from in order to minimal supervision. Even then, it up for and against this mystifying can only be used in a pool that is swim like a mermaid, including toy, yet most seem to think the toy not crowded. rainbow, arctic blue, rio red, carOne Calgary mom is dis- is marvelous. With the feeling of ribean sunset orange, malibu pink, aussie green, and many more. Buy- appointed with these new regu- being free to do anything one can ers can also purchase a mono fin, lations: “My kids’ faces just lit dream of, and an entire academy which is basically the same item as up and they’re like, ‘Holy cow, to teach people how to use the fins, the regular fin, yet this version is a there’s a real live mermaid in the the list of cons seem to be getting full-piece swimming costume that pool!’ So we picked them up and smaller and smaller compared to is attached from shoulders to toes. ordered them and it’s great,” said the pros. -- EDITORIALS Continued from page 4 For some people, crayons are now something which is used to make homemade lipstick. Paraffin wax is usually derived from sources such as oil shale, wood, coal, and petroleum. These sources may not sound that toxic at first glance; however, petroleum and coal are not substances which one would want to be repeatedly exposed to. When crayons are made into lipstick, these products may be absorbed through one’s skin. When children colour with these products they may be exposed to the crayon; however, it is not melted and made so that it could stick onto their skin and stay on their skin for an extended length of time. The same applies for Crayola homemade eyeliner; one might not know what the pigments are derived and made from. Despite Crayola’s warning, many people still continue using lipstick made from Crayola crayons, eyeliner made out of Crayola pencil crayons, and other makeup products using Crayola’s non-toxic art materials. This may be because some people may believe that the benefits outweigh the negatives. Although Crayola products have not been tested for use on skin and may have chemicals that may not be the best to use on human skin, some might believe that it is safer than the entire unknown, hard-to pronounce ingredients in makeup that may be dangerous to one’s health. Aside from that, the other pro that people might find about using Crayola product makeup is that it is not costly. It seems much more cost efficient to buy some Crayola products such as a box of 96 cray- -- Page 7 ons which gives the buyer a wide range of accessibility to many colours that costs approximately $7 than to spend $20 to $40 on a good brand of lipstick. There is really no clear answer if creating one’s own makeup out of Crayola products creates a harmful product or a cost efficient product. It may be considered a negative since when one is applying these products onto their skin it might not necessarily be the best for their body; however, if it is used as a replacement for actual makeup, it might be a good idea since there are less known ingredients that may be harmful. Overall, since the material has not been tested for use as makeup, there could potentially be side effects that one may not be aware of. Overall, the benefits slightly outweigh the negatives and as there have not been records of people dying yet from using Crayola homemade makeup products, those who want to try out these tutorials on how to make and use these products should do so. The biggest risk that appears to be in Crayola products is the petroleum based wax in the crayons, but many would be willing to take that risk. The pigmentation ingredients are also another risk; however, they are unlikely to do much harm unless one developed an allergy to the sources. It may still be too early to use them for everyday us, but if it were to be for special occasions potential exposures would be limited and thus more safe. These days, chemicals are in almost every product that is out there so it is up to people to decide what they believe would be best. Continued from page 6 and not a child in need. Also, the With the threat of terrorism as high as it has been in recent years, it is not hard to see where the Harper government is coming from in calling for harsher sentencing for Khadr. The important thing to keep in mind is that Canada does not recognize Al-Qaeda as an official military, meaning the argument that Khadr was a child soldier is not exactly valid. Canada only has human rights regulations that apply to children who are exploited by military organizations that they consider to be valid. As Al-Qaeda is considered to be a terrorist group, the government was not legally in the wrong for shadowing the US in its treating of Khadr as a prisoner government did have reason to believe that allowing Khadr to go free could pose serious threats for the country as Khadr’s father was a confidant of Osama Bin Laden and he could have possibly had the information or resources to aid in terrorism from Canadian grounds. Though many human rights activists groups will try to argue in favour of Khadr, it cannot be ignored that terrorism is a serious threat and therefore should be taken seriously. Though Harper is employing a tough on terrorism agenda that may seem unnecessarily harsh, it is important for the public to realize that tough measures will only act to keep the country safe from the extremely dangerous reality of terrorism. Page 8 -- NEWS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Favourite moments of Scarlett’s 2014–2015 school year By Sarah Miao The final month of school is always a period of time when students are filled with a complicated, and often contradictory, mix of emotions. For the most part, students, and teachers for that matter, are looking forward to the finish of another school year, excited to embrace a stress-free summer without any sleep deprivation. On the other hand, however, it is also bittersweet for the seniors at Scarlett as this month will mark the end of their high school journey. No matter what turmoil of emotions Lancers are currently experiencing, there is no doubt that the 2014–2015 school year has been memorable and exuberant. September marked the beginning of this journey, symbolizing for many a chance to make a change in their lives and seize new opportunities. While grade eleven and grade twelve students were already experts about the Scarlett community, the new grade ten students were filled with nerves, apprehension, and also some excitement. To help make the transition from junior high easier, Scarlett organized Welcome Week where students were encouraged to participate in exhilarating activities in the main gym during lunch time, and to discover potential clubs they would like to join. Of course, returning Lancers also exploited this opportunity to have some fun, recognizing the hardwork that awaits as the school year sets off. The annual Terry Fox Run was also a huge success as the Cross–Country team led Lancers on a run, or a walk, around the neighbourhood in memory of the heroic Canadian. As October rolled around, the excitement of returning to school slowly wore off as Lancers settled into the labourious routine of school once more. Despite the fact that it was still early in the school year, many students were already starting to explore post–secondary options by attending the Post–Secondary Fair held in the main gym. Lancers were lucky enough to meet representatives from post–secondary institutions located across Canada, trying to find the matching key that will unlock their full potential, liberating them to the future. At the end of the month, Lancers showed their appreciation for Halloween by dressing up in a wide variety of costumes, ranging from real–life occupations to movie characters. The most creative and unique outfits were then recognized and awarded during a show held in the main gym. November started solemnly as the Scarlett community held the annual Remembrance Day assembly, remembering those who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom that exists in Canada today. Students in the band, dance, drama, and choir programs also performed during this assembly, recognizing the contributions and efforts of those ing off the abundance of talent that is found at Scarlett. The band program also obtained great success with stunning performances during the Winter Concert, executing with perfection many different musical pieces. January will always be looked back upon with dread, as all Lancers reminisce about the stress and the pressure felt during the exam period. After many months of hearing the horror stories about high school and adjust to new classes. One particular event that stood out was the Staff–Student Basketball Game organized by the Scarlett Volunteer Society. All the proceeds were donated to the Children’s Hospital as students and teachers battled it out on the basketball court. At the end of February, Lancers showed their support for anti–bullying as students attended school in various shades of pink on Pink Shirt Day. This supportive movement has consistently helped raise awareness and also prevents bullying in the Scarlett community. March was an exciting month for many Lancers as they embarked on an eye–opening trip to Europe. Students were accompanied by teachers as they visited beautiful Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and France. For many students, this trip was without a doubt a highlight of their high school experience. The Biology AP students were also given the opportunity to go on a trip to Kananaskis where they applied the knowledge obtained in the classroom to hands–on experience in nature. This trip was authentic learning at its best and many students have greatly benefited from this experience. Many exciting events also took place in the month of April, and this is particularly true for Scarlett’s band program students. Students in band first put on the captivating and elegant event, Moonlight Knights. With non–stop enthralling performances during the night, there is no Photos by FEVER staff, edited by Sarah Miao doubt that the annual fundraising event was once again an immense success. FolA few of the defining and memorable moments at Scarlett throughout the 2014–2015 school year lowing this event, Scarlett Band Students who have fought as well as those who are final exams, grade ten students finally re- were then given the amazing opportunity to still fighting today. Later in the month, some ceived a taste of what everyone is stressed travel to New York City as they explored a students from the graduating class of 2015 about. Luckily for these Lancers, their exam city that is celebrated for its sophisticated participated in the annual Grad Fashion pressure was still relatively low compared to taste in all genres of arts. Show at which Lancers put on an entertain- those in upper grades. On the other side of May was marked as one of the busiing show for the audience. A highlight of the the spectrum, grade twelve students had all est months for this school year with a wide night for many was the dance number that but transformed into sleep–deprived zom- variety of events taking place. The month the males performed to Taylor Swift’s latest bies, running solely on strong coffee, high started out to be stressful for a portion of hit, “Shake it Off.” level of stress, and short spurts of adrenaline. the Scarlett population as some grade twelve In December, Lancers’ spirits For those who were lucky enough to have students took on the challenging Advanced soared high once again as the winter holidays taken an English course in the first semes- Placement exams. In addition, students who slowly approached, a temporary break from ter, the breakdown of the Quest A+ program took social studies second semester were a difficult semester of academia. The annual during the day of the diploma exam put a given the chance to visit Mount Royal UniWinter Week gave Lancers a chance to show further strain on students’ confidence as they versity where they were educated about the off their enthusiasm for the holiday season tried to recover from a disastrous exam situ- Holocaust. It was a sombre and emotional with themed days such as “Ugly Sweater ation. experience for all as students listened to the Day” and “Pajama Day.” The drama produc- February was a relatively slow story of a Holocaust survivor. tion, Around the World in 80 Days, debuted month for the Scarlett community as stuto warm recognition and enjoyment, show- dents tried to recover from the final exams Continued on page 10 June 2015 Continued page -- from front Finally, it was time for every student to get their chance to walk the stage in front of their friends and families. Students with last names beginning with the letters A to L were introduced by science teacher Marc Wyton while graduates with last names beginning with M to Z were called to the stage by social studies teacher Rob Brown, both of whom did a wonderful job saying so many names. This part of the ceremony also seemed to be the most fun for the families and friends in the audience as all graduates were met with applause and some were even loudly cheered by their guests. Cameras flashed as each student was personally congratulated by Monfette who shook hands with each graduate and even received some hugs. Every graduate had their time to Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- NEWS -- Page 9 shine and truly got to be the star of the show when his or her name was called. As the ceremony began to come to a close, Hyejun Kim was called to the podium to introduce the Honourary Class President, Carissa Comeault. For her speech, Comeault chose to tell personal stories which intertwined to convey her ultimate message to the graduates: that having a plan for the future is good but ultimately life will throw curveballs and it is important to keep an open mind while navigating the winding road of life. Naturally, as an English teacher, Comeault was able to beautifully articulate her message and some of the most powerful lines of her speech were “sometimes the best things that happen are unscripted” and “you don’t have to write your entire life story by the end of this summer.” Comeault elicited many laughs from the audience and definitely some tears, especially when she took time at the end of her speech to thank students for changing her world and teaching her just as many lessons as she had taught them. Though Comeault was not able to teach every student graduating that day, she wrote a speech that seemed to touch every heart in the crowd. To conclude the ceremony, Maanvi Paul and Labeeba Mahmood presented the class gift to the school which was a donation to the Make a Wish Foundation, the charity voted by the graduating class to receive the donation. Following the presentation, Monfette walked to the podium for the final time that day and gave her closing remarks. Monfette made the decision to close the ceremony by telling her own road trip story, following Kemna’s lead from earlier in the morning. Monfette humorously explained the concept of her road trip/travel binder in which she meticulously plans out all of her vacations down to the last detail to ensure a fantastic trip. She insisted that she is just one type of traveler and that she knows many people in her life who plan their trips a little more casually and still have fantastic tales to tell. Monfette explained that this idea of different types of travelers can represent the two types of students leaving Scarlett. There are some that have every detail planned out and know exactly what direction they are going, while others still need some time to wander and pursue life after high school with no plan at all, and though they are different, both types of students will do just fine. Monfette reiterated the idea that students should look forward to the future with open minds and to leave room in their plans for the unexpected. She also touchingly reminded the grads that no matter where they are going next, their friends, families, and teachers will always love them and support them. Overall, the day was a beautiful celebration of all of the hard work the students put in to graduating from high school as well as all of the support they were given from their families, friends, and school peers. With many laughs, tears, and plenty of advice given, graduates were sent off with a feeling of nostalgia of what they were leaving behind but also a feeling of excitement for the future. As Scarlett says farewell to the class of 2015 it is a time of sadness as they are going to be missed but it is also with pride that fellow Lancers wish the graduates the best of luck in the future! a magic trick that left the audience amazed, but Alyssa Crawley, Grade 10, was the one who stole the show with her cover of “In the Arms of an Angel.” With her soulful voice and astounding talents, Crawley touched the hearts of the audience and the judges, and won the first day of the competition. First up on May 20 was Nicholas Rousseau, Grade 12. He had some brilliant card tricks, which instantly amazed. Afterwards, Jamie Yip, Grade 12, and Quyanna Campbell, Grade 11danced with energy and passion. Afterwards, Rachel Esser, Grade 11, and her brother Colton Esser, Grade 12, took the stage and amazed everyone with their Fresh Prince of Bel Air-themed rap. Both students have very big personalities, and they were able to keep the audience entertained with their comedy and zeal. They also worked very well together, building off what the other person’s energy to heighten their own, and in turn the audience’s. Nicole Doerksen and Kaylan Burns, Grade 12, who also sang at the 2015 Graduation Ceremony, performed a duet of the Lumineer’s “Ho Hey.” Nicole Furlan, Grade 10, also sang, and her rendition of Birdy’s “Not about Angels” hushed the entire gym into an awed silence. All three girls had lovely, pure voices that soared through the air and inspired the listeners, and because of this, they were the May 21 finalists. At the end of the lunch hour, Furlan took the prize, with Doerksen and Burns being named as runner−ups. 12, sang and played the piano to The final day of the com- Vanessa Crawley’s “A Thousand petition was on May 21. As the Miles.” Although Holder has a climax of this magnificent event, it lovely voice that is by no means was truly worth the wait. The gym unimpressive, his true talent is his was packed with students and teach- charisma. Holder opened his perers, all jostling for a seat. When the formance by dedicating his song bleachers were filled, students sat on the floor cross-legged and stood in the doorway, barely able to all fit inside. After the first two days expectations were incredibly high, and the acts did not disappoint. Performers included Connor Johnson and Shah-Kemm Kogetiman, both Grade 12, who Photo by Ayesha Shaikh sang individualJaden Saunders and Peter Park, Grade 12, sing “A ly. Their voices Whole New World” dressed as Aladdin and Jasmine filled the gymnasium, rousing cheers from the to a “very special girl, Jamie Yip.” audience and causing the whole After Holder’s dedication the gym room to shake as kids clapped completely erupted. Some people along to the songs. Nico Caignoy, were cheering, some were audibly Grade 11, then performed a break- sighing in contentment, and some dancing routine. Students could were mute, completely overcome only watch in awe as he spun on the by the charm of the gesture. Even ground, held himself on his hands more special was the fact that Yip and his head, and moved his body was sitting in the front row, and in perfect synchronisation with the everyone was able to watch as her music. His display of athleticism face lit up and she burst into happy and skill had every student in the tears. Throughout the song, Holder gym filling the room with their ap- kept meeting eyes with Yip, and plause. The standout acts on the the entire school was able to oblast day, however, were the last two serve, as after Holder had finished performances. Jake Holder, Grade singing, Yip ran up and gave him a big hug. When the commotion finally settled after Holder’s emotional act and students were certain that nothing could be done to top it, the stereo turned on and Aladdin’s voice from the Disney film Aladdin was heard asking, “Do you trust me?” Disney fans began to grow restless and excited, knowing that this was part of the dialogue before the classic song “A Whole New World.” When on the stereo Princess Jasmine hesitantly answered “yes,” Peter Park and Jaden Saunders, Grade 12, suddenly burst through the back door of the gym on a giant dolly. Both were dressed in bath robes to look like Jasmine and Aladdin; and their friend, who was pulling the dolly, which was a great way to bring the magic carpet to life, periodically threw glitter in the air to make the carpet ride more enchanting. The show was comedic and clever. Park and Saunders both acted the part of their respective Disney characters very well and demonstrated their love with affectionate hand holding and hugs. Apart from being funny, both guys were also surprisingly good singers. Saunders especially did an excellent job of nailing Jasmine’s soaring high notes. At the end of the lunch hour, judges had a tough time choosing the winner out of all the impassioned performances, but Park and Saunders eventually won, with Holder being awarded a special title for his romantic act. In its entirety, the talent show was a memorable event that embodied school spirit, romance, magic, and of course talent. 2015 Talent Show is shinning, shimmering and splendid By Sarah Miao and Cassandra Betts Students at Scarlett are well–known in the community to be dedicated students who all lead busy lives, with activities ranging from sports to fine arts, all the while having to balance rigorous academic studies. Due to this reason, at times, it is difficult for Lancers to recognize all of the amazing talents that are found among the student body, which is why the annual Scarlett Talent Show is always a hit. This year is, of course, no exception, as a range of exceptionally diverse performances were presented through the course of three days. As the lunch bell dismissed the students from their laborious classes, everyone headed toward the main gym, anticipating enchanting dance performances, soulful voices, and incomprehensible magic tricks. On May 19, the 2015 Scarlett Talent Show made its debut in the main gym where it was filled with a thick, electric energy. The audience was not disappointed with the performances which included a captivating dance number from Jared Vermeeren, Grade 12. He thoroughly impressed the audience and the judges with his talents while dancing to Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous.” Transitioning to the vocals, Raksha RamKumar, Grade 11 covered “Defying Gravity” from Wicked, while Spencer Luciak, Grade 12, also wowed the audience with his singing. Grade 10 students, David Zhang and Brad Liske then had a chance to show off their remarkable skills with June 2015 -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- NEWS -- Page 10 Business 30 students win Junior Achievement Award By James Ewart Throughout the year, awards are given to those who put in the effort to make a difference or who come up with something new and exciting. Tim Kitchen’s Business 30 class has managed to do both with their class-created company for Junior Achievement (JA), YYCalendars. According to the YouTube video on their website, this calendar “displays the diversity and fruitful environment of Calgary.” The calendar includes nine coupons from various businesses found in Calgary. JA is a worldwide organization that provides youth entrepreneurship opportunities to students in elementary, junior high, and senior high school. The Business 30 class participated in JA’s Company Program which had high school students create their own company, create a product, market and sell the product, with 50% of the profits going to charity. “Through this calendar, we hope to promote local Calgary businesses Continued from page 8 At the end of the month, the graduating class finally experienced the long–awaited graduation. Starting with the banquet, the ladies all showed off their elegant dresses while the gentlemen dressed up in dashing suits. The graduation ceremony followed shortly after as the graduating class of 2015 walked across the stage, marking the end of a thirteen–year journey and the beginning of exciting endeavours. With inspiring words from principal Sylvie Monfette; Valedictorian, Blaise Kemna; and Honorary Class President, Carissa Comeault, the senior class is well–equipped with all possible tools that are needed to achieve great success in the future. As the month of June slowly draws to a close, Lancers are starting to gear up for one more round, and for some, one last round, of final exams. While the coffee, stress, and adrenaline will make their appearances once more this month, they will now be accompanied by excitement, nostalgia, as well as anticipation. Even though it is impossible to find two Lancers with identical experiences during the 2014–2015 school year, there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the past ten months have thoroughly united everyone together as one, as distinctively Scarlett. YYCalendars’ Vice President of Production and is interested in quantum physics, engineering, politics, technology, and business. Also involved is Grade 12 Western High School student Ashok Kalpathy, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, understands how important it is to communicate with others. He has participated in debate, speech, and Model UN for two years. Although the award went to Scarlett, it required the aid of students from other schools in order to pull this off, without their help the product would not have reached the broad audience. With each member Photo by James Ewart situated in different areas of Tim Kitchen’s class is elated about winning the annual Junior Achievement Award Calgary, it was important that they explored their own There are other members communities and kept in contact C.E.O. Jared McDonald, Grade 12. “We had some challenges. There of the company, who come from with one another to add coupons to were students in the class who different schools, and demonstrate the calendar. product was The didn’t care about the company, so exceptional skills. Joshua King is it was challenging to coordinate a Grade 12 student from Bishop demonstrated on February 8 at jobs with people. But we got it all O’Byrne High School who is Southcentre Mall for consumers as well as the unique Calgary culture,” states President and done in the end and it was lots of fun.” to see and buy the calendars. The product was later judged by Hannah Watson, the manager of Junior Achievement’s High School Program team in Calgary and Airdrie. Shortly after they were judged, the Business class posted a promotional video on YouTube that showed students in the library, someone walking by and dropping the calendar, and the students scrambling to get the calendar. Unfortunately, and fortunately, the advertisement was effective as the class has currently sold out of calendars but hopefully they will have more copies soon. The class won the Junior Achievement Award for School of the Year/ Company Program and the plaque is currently hanging on the wall next to the Business room door, Room 114. With the success of YYCalendars, Kitchen has brought together a class of Business students who have effectively demonstrated their ability to create something original when they combine diverse skillsets with the ability to work together. Lancers put on their hats for mental health By Wenonah North Peigan On Wednesday May 6, Dr. E.P Scarlett took a stand for mental health awareness by wearing crazy hats. The campaign entitled, “Hats On 4 Mental Health” is part of the Can We Talk organization, a nonprofit that focuses on raising awareness of mental health issues across the country among Canadians. Mental health issues refer to; schizophrenia, depression, bipolar condition, obsessive compulsive disorder, and many more. Mental health issues are extremely common in Canada, as it is believed that one in five Canadians will experience one or more forms of mental health issues in their lifetime. It is estimated that 1.2 million Canadians have experienced mental health issues but only one in four of the 1.2 million will seek treatment. These startling statistics is the reason that Lancers decided to bring attention to one of the deadliest diseases in the country. A large number of crazy hats could be found on the heads of students and staff alike, who wanted to speak up about the importance of good mental health among people. “Mental health is- Canwetalk.ca is a resource avail- (1-877-303-2642) that is available sues need to be addressed and ac- able for anyone who feels that for anyone. Mental health is one knowledged at an early age,” says they are struggling. The website of the most prominent problems in grade 11 student, Chris Lolarga, provides useful information for the country that is so rarely talked “we as a community have to fight its visitors, including a self-diag- about because it cannot be seen, to help those afflicted with mental nosis test and contact information but on May 6, Scarlett proved that health problems.” including a 24 hour crisis hotline they do care. The number of hats people wore was outstanding. A glimpse down the hallway would of been enough proof of how much Lancers care about the wellbeing of their peers. The Scarlett community was always known as an accommodating and friendly one, and on Wednesday, May 6, the school proved this. “This is an extremely worthy cause, everyone I know, knows someone who is affected by these kind of issues,” state’s grade 10 student, Puneet Chawla, “it’s very important, that we use our collective power to help others, as it is only human nature to do so.” It is extremely important that people know that they are not Photo by Isabel Fernandez alone in dealing with mental health issues. Thomas Foster, Grade 11, is seen rocking an awesome Abraham Lincoln-style top hat Page 11 -- NEWS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Impact of drone use prompts new laws to be passed By Aiden Wong In the past year, the use of drones has increased. Drones are a smaller version of a helicopter with abilities to carry small loads such as cameras and small packages. As technology advances, so do the dangers and risks that come along with it. People discover new ways to ease their lives, jobs, and even leisure activities. These advances can have negative impacts, and implications can be seen in using drones to hunt. A law was passed in British Columbia stating that the use of drones or an unmanned aerial vehicle for hunting could result in a fine ranging from $2,500 to $250,000 and/or up to two years in jail. Steve MacIver, an acting manager of B.C.’s wildlife management, states that under the Wildlife Act it is illegal to use a helicopter to hunt. A drone is classified as a helicopter in the province as well as many other areas around the world. The Wildlife Committee is worried about this product because of its potential threats to wildlife. With a drone, hunters could easily pinpoint wildlife by attaching a camera onto it, making for easy prey and a dramatic increase in hunting. All around North America, states and provinces have moved to ban drones for hunting. Other Canadian provinces which ban drones include Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Hunters of many types have been arguing constantly over wildlife issues; however, when the topic of drone use for hunting appears, they all agree on one thing; that the usage is improper. Al Martin, director of strategic initiatives for the B.C. Wildlife Federation, says that everyone “thinks it’s a bad idea” to use drones for hunting. “Let’s nip this in the bud,” he adds. Hunting is not the only danger wildlife management members have in mind when banning drones. Disturbance to wildlife is also a major consequence they are worried about. “Wildlife are sensitive to disturbance, especially at certain times of the year—their mating seasons or when newborns are around,” MacIver confirmed. “The last thing they need is to be harassed by a drone.” Drones have become a popular method to film landscapes for movies, but this is still controversial for many because either way, no matter what one’s intentions are, wildlife will still be affected by the presence of drones. Affecting their way of life is improper and can cause negative effects. The banning of drones in several places around North America is a start. It will save many animals from being easily hunted and killed; however, there are places all around the world, such as Asia, where this is legal and is not being looked into. Closer to home, endangered animals are being hunted with the assistance of drones in areas of both Canada and the US. Spread of word is the most effective way for change and can put a stop to the slaughter. Air Canada passenger gives birth unexpectedly on flight By Kyra Bird An Air Canada flight that departed from Calgary and was on its way to Tokyo, Japan, arrived at its destination with one more passenger than it began the journey with when a 23-year-old Canadian woman unexpectedly gave birth to a baby girl during the flight. As the plane passed over the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, May 10, coincidentally Mother’s Day, Ada Guan went into labour. When they were told of Guan’s situation, flight attendants quickly scoured the plane for someone who could provide medical assistance and were grateful when they found a doctor on board who offered his services and successfully delivered Guan’s daughter. The new arrival was welcomed into the world with cheers of delight from fellow passengers. After the birth, the plane was given priority landing and was able to touch ground at Narita International Airport in Tokyo about thirty minutes ahead of schedule. When safely landed, the new mother and her child were taken to a nearby hospital to be evaluated. After news of the birth went public, Air Canada sent out a tweet later in the day to notify the public that both the mother and child were doing well. Guan’s boyfriend, and father of the new baby girl, Wesley Branch, also decided to speak to the media not long after the landing and revealed that the couple had decided to name the girl Chloe. Branch also revealed the most surprising part of the entire ordeal and that was that Guan had absolutely no idea that she was pregnant until she went into labour. Branch admitted that Guan had mentioned gaining a minimal amount of weight and had some stomach cramps but that a pregnancy test taken a few months earlier had a negative result, causing the couple to attribute Guan’s minor symptoms to other potential problems. Even when Guan had visited her doctor, no signs of a pregnancy showed up. It was only when experiencing minor stomach pains that she had when the flight began became worse that Guan began to believe that there was potentially a serious problem. Though many people struggle to believe that Guan truly did not know she was pregnant, many doctors have since commented on the story and confirmed that what happened to Guan is something called a denied pregnancy, and though it is a rare condition it does in fact show up in pregnant women from time to time. For those looking for an exact definition of a denied pregnancy, a quick scan of most medical websites will define the condition as a pregnancy in which the woman consciously or subconsciously denies a pregnancy or fails to show enough symptoms to alert her to a pregnancy. Doctors say that there are many reasons for denied pregnancies, and that convincing explanations can be given as to why a woman does not experience all or any of the normal symptoms of pregnancy. Pregnancy tests that provide a false negative result are almost always the first factor that contributes to a denied pregnancy. There are many reasons that a pregnancy test can produce a negative reading that is incorrect including an improper reading because the test was taken too early in pregnancy, the test being taken improperly, or a potential manufacturer’s defect among other potential problems. A negative pregnancy test is often pretty convincing to most women and therefore may act as a deterrent from looking for any of the other symptoms of pregnancy. Other symptoms of pregnancy that appear in normal women during the nine months of pregnancy either fail to show up or show up in such minor forms that a denied pregnancy is never noticed. Weight gain, one of the most visually obvious signs of pregnancy, often fails to be noticed in denied pregnancies. Weight gain may not occur if a woman is extremely physically active during her pregnancy and loses enough weight to counter the potential gain or weight gain may be overshadowed if a woman is already obese or mistakes the gained pounds as a by-product of other problems such as stress. Mothers who experience denied pregnancies also may have little to no change in their menstrual cycles as well, and therefore are never alerted to the potential of a pregnancy. Often the baby that has a mother experiencing a denied pregnancy does not behave normally either, as these babies are often positioned in the womb in such a way that when they kick they do not, in fact, hit the stomach in the same way that normal babies do and according to the mothers who have experienced this condition, these kicks feel more like stomach cramps and slight abdominal pain than a baby. The baby of a denied pregnancy may also have weak, unnoticeable kicks or, in extremely rare cases, a baby can be almost completely inactive for the entire nine month pregnancy. Though the conditions surrounding her unnoticed pregnancy were extremely rare, Guan’s situation was not entirely unique as there have been many cases of women giving birth in the middle of flights. So far in 2015, there have already been two cases of women giving birth on airplanes that have made headlines. The first case happened on January 20, when a 33-year-old Jordanian woman gave birth to a baby girl while she was on Royal Jordanian flight J261 from Jordan to New York City. This woman, like Guan, was lucky enough to have a doctor on her flight that provided assistance and also had the benefit of a nurse on board to help her deliver her child. The second case this year happened on a Qatar Airways flight that was heading to Doha (the capital of Qatar) from Miami, Florida, on March 24. The plane, which was carrying 337 passengers, was diverted to Gander International Airport in Newfoundland where it made an emergency landing about thirty minutes after the woman had finished giving birth to her new baby boy. Again, two doctors on board eagerly offered their assistance to the mother. According to Air Canada’s website, expectant mothers can travel up to and including their thirty-sixth week of pregnancy, or about their eight month, and that only women with a history of premature labour should consider not travelling before that time. With many women deciding to travel up until this point, it is quite common that women could give birth while traveling. It is still unknown how far along Guan was when she gave birth to Chloe and what the couple’s plans are following the arrival of their new addition. All that can be sure at this point is that this will be a vacation to remember for many, many years to come. Page 12 -- NEWS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Scarlett students honoured at Academic Awards Night By FEVER Staff On Tuesday, June 9 Scarlett Students, accompanied by proud family members, parents, and teachers assembled in the gymnasium to celebrate their academic achievements and offer congratulations. With the academic caliber of the students that Scarlett hosts, and one of the largest Advanced Placement programs in the city, it is no wonder the audience was packed. Scholarship winners and subject award winners are as follows: SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS Davis Walls Memorial Award: Kyla O’Regan. Dr. Ellis Stonehocker Award: Niyi Azeez and Jeremy Letourneau. Chinook Rotary Club Scholarship: Wendy Wang. Mac Morris Memorial Award: Connor Deptuck. Loran Finalist Award: Sabrina Yu. University of Toronto Book Award: Yuwei Xia and Nikki Chopra. National Biology Scholar with Distinction: Alun Bain. National Biology Olympiad: Sydney Rodrigues. Biology Scholar: Wendy Wang, Susan Zhang, Susan Li. Tebo Memorial Award for Journalism: Kyra Bird. Mark Hamilton Memorial Award (Canadian Homebuilders Association of Calgary): Michael Rowley. Merit Construction Award: Ethan Snidal. Don Robinson Memorial Award: Gabrielle Veenstra. Spirit of Scarlett: Breanne Beatty and Jake Holder. Principal’s Ambassador Award: Jared McDonald. Premier Citizenship Award: Sabrina Yu. GRADE TEN STUDENTS OF THE YEAR Anna Bender, Aaron Farquharson, Shannon Fitzgerald, William MacDonald, Allyse Oland, Sophie Schneider. GRADE ELEVEN STUDENTS OF THE YEAR Loula Agelopoulos, Cassandra Betts, Mary Gao, Jake Holder, Natasha Pye, Ryan Skingle, Livia Szojka, Wendy Wang. SUBJECT AWARD WINNERS SCIENCE Science 10: Sara Vujakovic, Janay Collyer, Rowan Grondin. Science 10AP: Maxime Perron, Kristofer Cottingham, Stephanie Pye. Science 14: Katelynn Aldana, Jeffrey Carre- os, Hannah Wellon. Science 24: Ty Froom, Matthew Berzins, Aaron McClatchey. Science 30: Joseph L’Amarca, Jessica Chen. Biology 20: Laura Brown, Jaslin Sawatzky, Devidutta Biswabharati, George Harris. Biology 20AP: Sunny Guo, Susan Li. Biology 30: Ashley Berry, Kieran Lamont, Tyler Gamvrelis, Loula Agelopoulos. Biology 30AP: Alun Bain, Susan Zhang. Chemistry 20: Karson Fitzsimons, Jaslin Sawatzky, Kate Hyeon. Chemistry 20AP: Yuwei Xia, Susan Li, Alun Bain, Daniel McClement, Susan Zhang. Chemistry 30: Sabrina Yu, Kazuki Ueda, Tyler Gamvrelis, Hayley Bowling, Isaac Aziza, Hyejun Kim. Chemistry 30-35AP:Nikki Chopra, Wendy Wang. Physics 20: Karson Fitzsimons, Hayley Bowling, Tracy Zhao, Joshua French. Physics 20AP: Daniel McClement, Rachel Hyeon. Physics 30: Shilpan Shah, Zhiping Cai, Ewan Mackenzie, Hayley Bowling. Physics 30AP: Wendy Wang, Natasha Pye. MATHEMATICS Math 10C: Janay Collyer, Andrew Pearson. Math 10C-AP: Stephanie Pye, Kristofer Cottingham. Math 10-3: Tristan Hidalgo, Scott McLachlan, Tanner Delfs. Math 20-1: Rebecca Zhang, Crystal Shen. Math 20-2: Cole Howard, Aidan Whillans. , Riley WarMath 20-3: Sarah Leavitt ham.Math 20-AP: Steven Wang, Christy Cheung. Math 30-1: Ellery Hindle, Darina Zubova. Math 30-2: Kaelin Smith, Jayna Berg. Math 30-3: Drew Miller. Math 30AP: Wendy Wang, Hayley Bowling. Math 31: Wen-Yu Hsu, Tyler Gamvrelis. Math 31AP: Wendy Wang. SOCIAL STUDIES / PSYCHOLOGY Social Studies 10-1: Gabriel Leung, Rutu Karavadra. Social 10-1AP: Stephanie Pye, Alex Vanderput. Social Studies 10 ESL: Lori Yang, Erica Peng. Social Studies 10-2: Shawna Jerome. Social Studies 20-1: Daniel McClement, Rachel Hyeon. Social Studies 20-1AP: Joshua Crawford. Social Studies 20-2: Daniel Lee, David Yadao, Griffin Chovancak. Social Studies 30-1: Nikki Chopra, Ashley Berry. Social Studies 30-1AP:William MacDonald. Social Studies 30-2: Kenneth Kim, Simone Mendonca, Christina Ingram. Psychology 20 General Psych: Maggie Corwin, Emily Fell. Psychology 20 Personal Psych: Maggie Corwin. Psychology 30 Experimental Psych: Johnny Zou. ENGLISH / JOURNALISM English 10-1: Jessica Betker, Abigail MacLean. English 10-2: Zach Dalke, Kaytlin Walsh. English 10-4: Shayne Leach. English 10AP: Stephanie Pye, Sharmaine Tay. English 20-1: Emily Zeng, Rachel Hyeon, Scott Nicholson. English 20-2: Dave Scheuerman, Ashley Harvey. English 20-4: Tyler Jerome. English 20AP: Helena Gagnier, Jordan Overwater. English 30-1: Hannah Rayner, Alicia Deibert, Nikki Chopra. English 30-2: Md Azizul Bari, Arles Shipley. English 30-4: Cameron Edgecombe. English 30AP: Cassandra Betts, Wendy Wang. Journalism 15: Tanvi Sankar, Grace Guest Stone. Journalism 25: Wenonah North Peigan, Aaron Schmidtke, Isabel Fernandez. Journalism 35: Loula Agelopolous, Helen Trang, Sarah Miao, Cassandra Betts. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES Business Management 10/20: Maya Smith, Alec Comrie, Dasha Baldazo. Business Management 30: Karie Pearce, Scott Nicholson, Anton Sheveliov. Legal Studies 10/20: Psalmae Tesalona, Kyle Irvine. Legal Studies 30: John Kuang, Yuliya Bairamova. Leadership 15: Jovana Tepavac, Sara Reena, Danielle Ceballos, Emily Lefroy. Leadership 25: Raksha Ramkumar, Cindy Wang, Amanda Seyler. Leadership 35: Jake Holder, Sabrina Yu, Alex Paladino, Kenneth Kim. Design Studies 10: Rowan Lind, Stephanie Pye. Design Studies 20: Sarah Chmilar. Design Studies 30: Dustin Heaton, Connor Johnson, Jennifer Funk. New Media 10: Louise Cameron. New Media 20: Christian Lolarga. New Media 30: Kevin Truong. Construction Technology 10: KyBran Miles, Cole Howard, Braxton Mohammed. Construction Technology 20: Jamie Caine, Hyun Ho Cho, Brad Hauck. Construction Technology 30: Thomas Campbell, Ethan Snidal, Kyle Whalen. Mechanics 10: Kimberly Cooper, Drew Kenna. Mechanics 20: Myles Kleinsasser. Mechanics 30: Teddy Yanev. Food Studies 10: Demi Bonnaventure, Julia Moore, Nina Garrett. Food Studies 20: Kimberly Galinato, Tooba Mahmood, Bojana Malic. Food Studies 30: Jayna Berg, Drew Miller, Nicole Candy. WORK EXPERIENCE / CALM / REGISTERED APPRENTICSHIP Work Experience 25/35: Diane Hoffman, Anna Lally. CALM: Keane Farrell, Eylem Sesen, Reid Geislinger. RAP: Ty Froom. FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Art 10: Mahnum Agha, Rowan Lind, Raelynn Horner, Louise Cameron, Natalie Wilcox. Art 10AP: Breanne Allcock, Sophie Holman. Art 20: Elanor Delaney, Laura Brown, Sabrina Reynolds. Art 20AP: Zainna Dilan, Anastasia Vedmedenko. Art 30: Blaise Kemna, Octavia Maurette, Jenny Kim, Rachel Denbina. Art 30AP: Emily Dickson, Amy Wang, Erin Skiffington. Advanced Art Techniques: Felicity Crisp, Jaime Sproul, Michaela Foley. Film Studies 15: Adam Cojocar, Eddy Picazo. Film Studies 25: Brendan Harper. Film Studies 35: James Ewart. Dance 15: DariaStrelnikova. Dance 25: Taylor Poscente, Sarah Kulle, Emily Isaak. Dance 35: Simone Mendonca, Jamie Yip. Drama 10: Sydney Hunt, Louise Cameron. Drama 20: David Yates, Rachel Esser. Drama 30: Rhiannon Perry, Jayna Berg. Advanced Acting Grade 15: Logan Fillo, Joseph McManus. Advanced Acting Grade 25: Eylem Sesen, Coan Roik. Advanced Acting Grade 35: Brandon Page, Rhiannon Leslie. Directing 35: Abbey Leach , Hayley Bowling. Technical Theatre Grade 15: Lochlan Cuthbertson, Niki Lewicki. Technical Theatre Grade 25: Alun Bain, Robert Lindgren. Technical Theatre Grade 35: Sarah Gregory, Kaitlyn Willerth. Outstanding Musician Gr. 10: Paul Callander. Continued on page 13 June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- NEWS -- Page 13 MacLeod Trail redesign in the next 25 to 100 years By Grace Stone with than the roadway’s appeal. was rejected 4–2, and will be sent Sean Chu argues that as a major These issues relate to proposing to council once more in June; how- road, attractiveness should not be new tax options, legalizing second- ever, the plan to install pathways first priority and that the ability to ary suites, and the development of for walking and cycling south of efficiently and safely travel from inner city areas. Other businesses Glenmore was approved, where one point to another should be adalso disagree, arguing that the huge the city already owns plenty of the dressed first. Councillor Gian-Carprice tag and the long timeline are too overwhelming to carry through. Critics say that City Hall should have other priorities besides the redevelopment of an already efficient road. The proposal design was reviewed on May 18 and revised to lower costs: previous designs to create wider sidewalks and bike lanes were simplified in favour of a larger multiuse pathway south of GlenPhoto by Grace Stone more; north of Glenmore, the A challenge for the proposed new redesign is acquiring land around Cemetery Hill plan still retains larger sidewalks land. This estimated cost has now lo Carra would rather spend money and separate bike drastically decreased to $2–$4 mil- on making less appealing places lanes. The timeline lion, but there is no project time- more attractive instead, referring would be cut down line. Many councillors have shared to Mission Road and Acadia Drive their opinion as to why they be- in his ward as an example. CounPhoto by Grace Stone to a few decades, and the cost would lieve the previous proposals were cil suggested widening, rather than MacLeod Trail is a major roadway in Calgary and citizens wish for a redesign decrease to approx- not the best option for the future narrowing lanes. The topic of addspace. Sidewalk width would in- reactions from businesses around imately $70 million for redevelop- of MacLeod Trail. Most council- ing lanes was brought up as well. crease by more than double their MacLeod Trail. The manager of ment and $20.6 million to gain the lors are not in favour of the project Councilman Gian-Carlo current 1.37 metres. The design in- The Cyclepath, Clayton Horak, is property around it. The challenges because of its timeline and high Carra does not believe the proposal cludes adding more trees, creating in favour of cleaning up the cy- still remain with land acquisitions costs, and do not believe it is worth is going to carry through at all; a more aesthetically-pleasing look, cling lanes to benefit everyone. around Cemetery Hill, and nego- the cost, as there are higher priori- however, it will be looked over for and making the roadway safer for Some business owners, such as tiations will have to be made with ties council should focus on before more discussion in June. Due to the pedestrians and cyclists. The six Brad Johnson from Cowtown Beef the Canadian Pacific Railway. To worrying about the aesthetics of long list of issues that City Hall is lanes of traffic on the road would Shack, believe that a new redesign maintain traffic flow, and keep the MacLeod Trail. Councillor Peter concerned about, redesigning Mabe maintained; however, the lanes would bring more customers in be- same speed limit, the updated pro- Demong has said that he would not cLeod Trail will not be a priority in would be narrowed from 3.66 me- cause the road would be more ap- posal would leave lane size as is be opposed to creating a modern- the near future. tres to 3.3 metres, and the speed pealing; however, he believes City instead of narrowing them. ized aesthetic to the road, but the limit would be reduced from 60 Hall has much bigger issues to deal On May 20, this proposal cost is too concerning. Councillor As a major road extending from downtown Calgary to the south of the city, MacLeod Trail is extremely busy. In October of 2014, plans were discussed by City Hall to create a more environmentallyfriendly urban infrastructure and redesign of MacLeod Trail. This idea includes a proposal to widen sidewalks, add separate cycling tracks, and create green boulevard Continued from page 12 Outstanding Musician Gr. 11: Chloe Thiessen. Outstanding Musician Gr. 12: Michael Callander. Outstanding Choral Student: Livia Szojka. FRENCH IMMERSION AND INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES French Language Arts 10-1: Durga Balasubramanian, Breanne Allcock. French Language Arts 20-1: Araz Minhas, Mariya Lahbat, Genesis Vega. French Language Arts 30-1: Natasha Pye, Cassandra Betts, Sarah Miao. km/h to 50 km/h. On October 24, city officials confirmed this as a proposal and set an estimated cost for the project. Constructions fees were proposed around $100 million for the redevelopment, with an additional $20 to $100 million for obtaining the land around the road. The timeline for the project would stretch from anywhere between 25 and 100 years. This plan drew mixed French Mathematics 10C: Igor Lemez, Durga Balasubramanian. French Mathematics 20-1: Megan Niosi, Breanna Veilleux. French Mathematics 30-1: Isaac Ariza, Michael Callander. French Social 10-1: Durga Balasubramanian, Elyssa Baker, Emma Green. French Social 20-1: Laura Brown, Breanna Veilleux. French Social 30-1: Natasha Pye, Cassandra Betts. French Social 30-2: Livia Szojka, Zoe Bowen. French 10-3Y: Walid Benchamma. French 20-3Y: Stephanie Pye. French 30-3Y: Stephanie Pye. French 30-3Y: Emily Fell. Spanish 10-3Y: Nadiya Khosravi, Kimberly Cooper. Spanish 20-3Y: Jessica Szeto. Spanish 30-3Y: Rhiannon Perry, Nikki Chopra. Spanish Language Arts 10: Caelan Goodall, Juan Manrique Villalobos. Spanish Language Arts 20: Michelle Hudson. Spanish Bilingual Option 10: Natalie Bauer. Spanish Bilingual Option 20: Isabel Fernandez. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education 10: Leigh- ton Kemna, Riley Helston, Drew Kenna, Tristyn Oke, George Harris, Nik Koev, Riva Kessel, Jovana Tepavac, Julia Moore, Abigail Idiagbor. Physical Education 20: Aidan Whillans, Brian Schmidt, Peter Park, Craig Spencer, Logan Kinghorn, Maddy Hayley, Alex Frainetti, Cieanna Hewitt. Physical Education 30: Maddie Renouf, Sarah Stonehouse, Colten Esser, Gabe Veenstra, Blaise Kemna, Kishalay Saha. Sports Performance 15: Raelle Henry, Andrew Pearson, Jesse Elser, Robbie St. Jean, Drew Kenna, Brandon Liao, Luke Fullerton. Sports Performance 25: Joyce Guo, Sunny Guo, Blaise Kemna, Matt Torvik, Landon Dueck, Aaron Farquharson. Sports Performance 35: Derek Guterson, Taib El Aoami, Alana Johnson, Chelsea MacInnis, Jake Holder, Maddie Renouf, Ewan Mackenzie. Sports Medicine 15: Janay Collyer, Melanie Tan, Hayley Donald, Nikolay Koev, Kelsie Volek. Sports Medicine 25: Anna Bender, Alex Burk, Alex Burke, Taylor Mann, Anela Bahic. Sports Medicine 35: Michael Rowley, Breanne Beatty, Sasha Mishchenko. Scarlett is fortunate to have so many outstanding students. Contratulations to all. Page 14 -- NEWS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School Harsh school dress codes By Faith Shoemaker shorts from time to time, and you know, I wear them because they’re in fashion right Recently, school dress codes all now — it’s what everyone else is wearing over Canada have been becoming more and because it’s hot out.” and more of a continuous issue between What is demeaning is the idea students, parents and school officials due that boys are thought to be the reasoning to disputes over what is appropriate and behind the dress code policy for girls. The what is not. A grade 12 student from New school officials have the idea that boys will Brunswick, Lauren Wiggins, took a stand be distracted from their learning when they after being told that her attire was not ap- see girl’s bare shoulders, for example. This propriate in her high school, only to be sus- rationale sounds ridiculous, although it is a pended. rule that is in most schools across Canada. For years, the dress code for Girls must not wear strapless or thin strap schools has been focused primarily on tops in school as it is deemed a learning young women, attempting to stop them distraction to male peers. This reason also from wearing any clothing that is “distract- gives the wrong impression that boys are ing” to male classmates or teachers. These violent, immature, and do not know how regulations have caused a great deal of con- to control themselves. Boys almost never troversy, with girls fighting back, saying or very rarely get sent home for wearing that their clothing is not intended or worn muscle shirts, which could distract girls the for sexual attention, rather comfort or style same way school officials believe that the preference. Schools have had dress codes as girls will distract the boys. This explanation long as schools have been in existence. In also leads to an immensely narrow-minded the 50s women in Canada were not allowed idea that girls dress the way they do to imto wear pants even when it was extremely press boys, while the majority of the time cold outside. Changing acquired rules does they are dressing the way they are because not mean problems have been solved; they it makes them feel good, feel comfortable, and/or they like the way it looks on them. have simply evolved. The negativity in the dress code Wiggins was given a detention by her school’s vice principal for wearing policy advocates that the girls are held a long, halter dress that exposed her back. responsible for distracting the boys. In a The student fought back, though, and wrote world where sexual assault is a pervasive a letter to her vice principal about the sex- issue, this concept is very similar to telling ism in punishing her for her attire. The let- women not to get assaulted rather telling the men not to assault. Wigter was posted on Facebook, and Wiggins was given a “The negativity gins’ letter mentions this conone- day suspension from in the dress code cept as well, in the idea that her school for writing the policy advocates it is the girls’ fault if the boys letter. Her letter states that that the girls are “cannot control themselves.” idea reflects blaming the girls are usually blamed for held responsible This victim. the inappropriate behaviour Social media also plays a from boys even though it is for distracting the boys.” large role in the way the dress not anticipated. An excerpt codes are set at schools. In this from Wiggin’s letter states: “If you are truly so concerned that a boy generation, clothing for teenage girls has in this school will get distracted by my up- been advertised as skin tight jeans, crop per back and shoulder’s then he needs to be tops, and short shorts. These are the popular choices for young women because it is besent home and practice self-control.” Caroline Wisneski from Winnipeg, ing advertised for them. It is not just clothManitoba, who is now 18, remembers be- ing though. Sexualisation in women can be ing told from the age of 13 that her shorts found in anything from beer commercials were too short and she had to be sent home to little girls Halloween costumes that show to change. Wisneski recalls believing what more skin than a seven year old should be the school had told her about disrupting the showing. Because this sexualisation is in learning of other students. “It made me feel the public eye, men assume that it is okay to ashamed of myself. I was kind of blaming see all women the way the media portrays myself for it. I thought, ‘Oh, I must be caus- them, which leads to an incredibly warped ing a disruption in our education’ and I did perception of how females are represented feel bad about it.” As Wisneski grew older, as objects rather than people. Famous musician Kurt Cobain she realized that the rules were not right. Sending girls home for violating dress once said, “Rape is one of the most terrible codes encourages the idea that the boy’s crimes on earth and it happens every few education is more important than the girls’ minutes. The problem with groups who deal with rape is that they try to educate women education. For years, people have asserted about how to defend themselves. What rethat girls who wear revealing clothes do not ally needs to be done is teaching men not to have any self-respect, which is very untrue. rape. Go to the source and start there”. If Wisneski making another statement on this the case is that boys are distracted by girls, aspect of the issue: “I do consider myself a people need to start teaching the boys to reself-respecting woman and I do wear short spect women or nothing will change. -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Cyber criminals target Starbucks gift card holders By Hania Elshayeb Most people know the multi-na- tional American global coffee company, Starbucks. People enjoy their fresh beverages every morning; some enjoy them so much they download the Starbucks app to purchase online gift cards. The app allows customers to pay for their drinks and food purchases using their smartphones, a convenient way to pay for a cup of coffee without a wallet. People can connect their Starbucks gift cards to their bank accounts, credit cards, and PayPal accounts to reload their Starbucks app and continue to enjoy their coffee, tea and lattes. The Starbucks app is used by over 16 million customers and has processed more than $2 billion US in transactions. Unfortunately, this app is no lon- stealing a key and trying it on every lock in town. Because Starbucks is a hugely popular coffee company, the use of gift cards and the mobile app are very common. More than 16% of all Starbucks transactions went through the app. According to the Starbucks website one in seven individuals receive gift cards during the holiday season. Those affected received emails that their Starbucks cards have been reloaded. Starbucks has responded that customers are not responsible for any transaction they did not make, and if a customer suspects any fraudulent activity they should contact their financial institutions immediately. If this fraudulent activity continues any further it could affect millions of users. Photo by Hania Elshayeb Many fear to make purchases on Starbucks giftcards as cyber criminals target card holders ger safe for customers to use. The app has been recently accessed by online hackers. The hackers have been using the mobile app to steal money from bank accounts, credit cards, and PayPal accounts. Within just a few minutes, a hacker could potentially swipe hundreds of dollars from gift cards without needing the victim’s credit card details. After gaining access to the victim’s Starbucks account, the hackers load new gift cards with funds and transfer the money to themselves. Hackers exploit the program by selling the gift cards on the black market. Hacks, such as the ones experienced by Starbucks customers, are primarily caused when criminals steal passwords from the Internet and then try them on numerous log-ins for websites and apps, almost like a burglar The scheme is part of a new fraud trend; therefore, the company is urging users to use different usernames and passwords for different sites, especially those who keep financial information. Currently it would be best to change one’s Starbucks passwords to be safe from the hackers; however, changing one’s password to an easy one will only make the hacker’s job easier. For cautious consumers who may be anxious about fraud happening on their accounts, they have the choice to turn off their auto reload feature on their account, or even delete their credit cards and banking information from the app. Starbucks enthusiasts can continue to use the app by reloading their card at the store rather than using their credit information in the app itself. June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- FEATURES -- Page 15 Graduation banquet is an amazing night for graduates By Isabel Fernandez On May 22, the grade 12 students of Scarlett gathered at the BMO Centre on the Stampede grounds for a night of fun and laughter to celebrate the end of their grade school years. W h e n students arrived, spectators were blown away at the stunning dresses and classy suits that donned the students, making them look perfect from head-to-toe. Although the year was not quite over, attendees had no issues The dinner and dance offered to the graduating class every year makes the twelve years of learning, stressing, and growing seem almost worth the hard work it took to get there. Students can come with a group of people, whether it is friends or family, and have a fun-filled night to make memories sure to last a lifetime. Students who attended the banquet got the rare opportunity to dress up in their finest dresses or suits, enjoy some great food, listen to amazing speeches made by their peers and Photo by Isabel Fernandez Girls donned a variety of bright dresses, filling the entire hall with colour celebrating the night away with no worries of upcoming exams. Many students came in groups of either friends or family, arriving in style no matter if it was a limo, party bus, or their mom’s beatup minivan. Once they got there, students were amazed by how the hall was decorated. As students walked into the hall in the BMO Centre, walls that were covered in beautiful blue, purple, and pink curtains awaited them, and with the gorgeous decorations, attending students were presented with many different backgrounds for photos that would make the night’s memories last forever. teachers, and dance like nobody was watching. Once everybody had arrived and found their seats, two of the graduating students, Gabrielle Veenstra and Hannah Rayner, made a speech to start off the night’s festivities. Veenstra and Rayner’s speech was both humorous and humbling. They started off their speech with an unusual note that everybody’s shoes had to stay on for the evening, and ended with how thankful they were for the years they spent in school, the friends they made, their families, and the experiences they gained at Scarlett. They made all students feel the love and affection they felt through their years attending students, Michaela Foley, made banquet with her friends, and says some great memories at the that, “it was a great time to spend school. After the with my friends and family, and the first speech of the speeches were really moving and night, the guests had a hilarious.” Foley had a great time chance to eat delicious at her graduation banquet with a food at a buffet-style group of her friends. dinner. Graduates, Another graduating student, parents, teachers, and Kaylan Burns, was asked about guests were seated the fairy-tale night, and she said, “I in tables of eight and really underestimated how nice the had the chance to talk people would be, and as someone about the wonderful who moved senior year, I think evening as they dined. that’s huge. I was not expecting The photo ops for the such a great environment.” As so many students had evening also seemed endless. The grad such an amazing night, the planners committee had a photo are looking forward to next year, booth, with fun props with a new committee and a new such as hats, scarves, graduating class. It is shaping up to fake moustaches, two be an out-of-this-world night. Once the speeches ended, large photo frames the students took to the dance that guests could floor to celebrate the start of the stand behind, and rest of their lives. The party was many different colour backgrounds behind lively and fun, and the music was smaller black frames pumping through the speakers as that were perfect for students danced the night away, Photo by Isabel Fernandez the Instagram pictures forgetting, even if for just a that appeared online Gabrielle Veenstra and Hannah Rayner, Grade 12, moment, about diplomas, exams, later that night. and their intimidating future. made a beautiful thank you speech at the banquet The MC Congratulations graduates! for the night, Jake Holder, made the night both hilarious and heartwarming. Holder brought props, such as his yet-tobe-named stuffed llama, which happens to be for sale, and he took a selfie with the entire room as a background. Holder broke up the speeches and kept the mood upbeat and happy amidst the serious and tearinducing speeches made by others, such as Abby Leech and Rhiannon Leslie, this year’s class historians, and Peter McMahon, a teacher here at Scarlett. Photo by Aaron Schmidtke One of Dr. E.P. Graduates dressed to the nines to celebrate this momentous evening with good friends Scarlett’s graduating Page 16 -- FEATURES -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Summer is a time for fun as well as relaxation. There are so many fun activities to do during the day like biking, splashing in a pool, and camping. At night there is just much entertainment such as campfires and fireworks. For the last DIY project of this school year, we will create something that is fun to make as well as relaxing to have around, and this project will involve glow sticks. One of the coolest fads that are around today are glow sticks and they are definitely objects which are seen during holidays and celebrations; however, summertime is also a great time to use them. Glow sticks can be used for many fun purposes. With them we can do many things: combining a bunch of them to make a giant glowing hula-hoop, making fun shapes out of them, as well as taking photos of the glow sticks while they are in motion to create an oneof-a-kind image. There are so many projects that can be made with glow sticks; however, when the glow inside of the stick is freed from its casing, we unleash new possibilities that will “glow” one’s mind. If one were to ask how to free the glow from the stick, it is really quite simple. All that is necessary to be done, is to use some scissors to snip the glow stick. The snip can be made anywhere on the glow stick. Keep in mind that the tip of the glow stick might be the best place to do this. Once the glow stick has been cut, all that has to be done is to simply pour the glowing goo out into a container which can later be thrown out. Be careful not to touch the substance as there may be some shards of glass in the mixture. is glowing before you cut the stick, be aware of the shards of glass in the substance. After the glowing chemical is poured into the jar, close the lid of the jar. Then shake the jar vigorously. Approximately a quarter-sized amount of the substance should be poured at a time, and then shaken depending on the size of the jar. Keep repeating the process until the desired amount of glow in the jar is accomplished. During this time, if there are other glow stick colours present, it would be a great time to experiment with mixing those It may concern some that the concolours into the jar as well. tents of a glow stick are toxic, but there is Hopefully, the process in making nothing to worry about. The majority of the “fireflies glow sticks are non-toxic and in a jar” is the ingredients consists of hyfun, and the drogen peroxide which is the end product substance which one puts on should be cuts or scrapes and diphenyl s o m e w h at oxalate. These are not hazardrelaxing. ous to one’s health unless one Once you has an allergy to one of those are satisfied substances, but it is best to with what rinse off the substance if exhas been creposed to skin. A slight skin ated, it can irritation may occur for some be placed in due to the glow stick’s solua dark area tion. To avoid this wear gloves where it can during this portion of the projbe seen and ect. A glow stick usually only you can sit does much harm when quite a back and adbit is ingested or if it gets into mire it for one’s eyes. Crafters should however long avoid contact with their eyes the glow in and mouth. the jar lasts. Without further ado, Depending here is our first DIY project on the how that can be created using glow much of the sticks. It is commonly referred chemical is to as “fireflies in a jar” and placed in when you see the project, the your jar and reasoning behind the name Photo by Rina Ng will become apparent. Before A glowing “firefly jar” created by using purple glowsticks and sugar to help it stick to the sides what colours you use, the beginning this project, one should know that the procedure might make This will become the jar which holds the time that the glowing will last will vary. If a bit of a mess, so it is recommended to do “fireflies.” Once a glass jar with a lid is ob- a jar that glows for a longer period of time this project outside, or have newspapers cov- tained, all one has to do is to use the glow is desired, then the best colours to use would ering the floors so that there will be less of a stick’s glowing contents and pour some be green and yellow as purple and blue glow mess to clean up once you are finished with into the jar. This can be done after or before sticks tend to have a shorter life span than making the project. The best time to create breaking the glow stick to make it glow. If it the former. By Emily Gobeil Kraft Foods announced early April that the beloved Canadian Kraft Dinner will be free of synthetic colours by the end of 2016. These changes will only apply to the original Kraft Dinner, since the funkyshaped noodles, KD box, and Kraft Dinner Smart are already synthetic dyes free. Kraft said that the unnatural dyes will be replaced by all natural spices such as paprika, turmeric and annatto. In European countries, the use of synthetic dyes is prohibited, natural spices are used to make that bright yellow/ orange colour appear in their Kraft Dinner or better known to Europeans as Mac & Cheese. It is surprising that Kraft still uses synthetic dyes while other countries have chosen the healthier choice of this comfort food by using actual ingredients that one can find in their own kitchen. That Kraft is still using synthetic dyes while there is a better and healthier solution to this classic Canadian favourite is a mystery. Food bloggers Vani Hari of foodbabe.com and Lisa Leake of 100daysofrealfood.com claim the use and digestion of synthetic dyes are possibly harmful to those who consume them. In 2013 the food bloggers launched a petition against Kraft Food Inc. to remove all the synthetic dye called Yellow no.5 (tartrazine) and Yellow no.6. Their change.org petiton raised up to 365,000 signatures including many concerned Canadians to change the unnatural yellow dyes to Photo by Emily Gobeil natural spices that one can pronounce. Kraft Dinner will be sold with synthetic dyes yellow no.5 and no.6 until 2016, when they will be eliminated In the end Kraft announced that they this project would also be night, since it will probably be dark and the light emitted from the glow sticks will be more visible. The first item which will be required is a jar or any class or transparent object which has a lid. Objects that can be used as a substitute for the jar may include things such as plastic soda bottles for example. By 2016 beloved Kraft Dinner will be synthetic dye free would drop dyes from some of the Mac & Cheese that is aimed at children in particular. Canada is one of the countries that consumes the most Kraft Dinner in the world. According to The Walrus Magazine, Canadians eat an average of 3.2 boxes of KD per year, which is more than 50% more than the average American consumers. The shaped cups, original cups, premium flavours and Easy Mac will also have no artificial flavours, preservatives, or synthetic colours at the end of next year. The Canadian Kraft Dinner Original will also have synthetic colours eliminated by the end of 2016. The Kraft company said that they have worked for good amount of time to make the changes to their product but they have to ensure that the consumers will not notice a change in taste. June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- FEATURES -- Page 17 Natasha Pye wins scholarships to University of Alberta By Cassandra Betts Natasha Pye, Grade 12, will be attending the University of Alberta next year for engineering. That alone is a great accomplishment, but what sets Pye apart from the rest of the students is the amount of money she has received in scholarships. A prominent member of Scarlett’s Environment Club, a member of Interact Club, one of last year’s grade 11 Students of the Year and last year’s Athlete of the Year, Pye has definitely earned all her money through her hard work and impressive accomplishments. Pye also finished eleventh in Canada on the University of Toronto’s National Biology Competition, is a distinguished member of the Scarlett Senior Girls’ Basketball team and was the track and field MVP. The FEVER had the opportunity to chat with Pye when she was not studying or playing sports, and was able to ask her about her scholarships and plans for next year. FEVER: How much money have you won in total? PYE: Wow, I don’t know. I think $45,000… The Scholastic Distinction Scholarship was $25,000. I got a Leadership Scholarship for $3500. My entrance scholarship just for maintaining a certain average will be $14,000 and then I’m banking on the Rutherford Scholarship which is $2500. The fellowship for French Studies is $1000. So I think that’s $46,000 in total. [The AP exam scholarship] is not for sure yet, but if I do well enough on my AP exams I get another $1000 dollars, so hopefully I didn’t bomb them. FEVER: What was the application process like for all the University of Alberta scholarships? PYE: Crazy. I had to write three essays for the Scholastic Distinction Scholarship, and three essays for the Leadership Scholarship, so those were six scholarship essays and they were all due December 15. But I also had three essays for my U of C scholarship application due the same day [because I was also considering the University of Calgary at the time], so it was like nine essays all due on the same day, and obviously you never leave yourself enough time. That was very hectic, trying to finish those all by the deadline. FEVER: You said you were considering U of A and U of C. What other schools were you considering? PYE: I applied to Cambridge and FEVER: What part of the application process was the hardest? PYE: All of it! Trying to find something in your life that you can apply to the [essay] questions. You don’t immediately think of something that you can relate to, so it’s finding your life experiences and trying to create them into something that somebody else would want to read. For some of the leadership scholarship essay questions it was kind of difficult because I don’t spend half my life saving puppies or doing things like that, so trying to connect my extracurricular activities to something that particular who helped you get to where you are now? PYE: All of my teachers, but specifically Mr. McKillop. I took Biology 20 and 30 AP with him in grade 11, and honestly it helped me so much, just with how to study and how to prepare myself. He wrote all my reference letters and has helped me with interviews that I had to do. I just felt like he was always very supportive of me, and always willing to help me and give me advice. I definitely can’t thank him enough for that. I would definitely not be where I am without him. FEVER: What advice do you have for students applying for scholarships in the future? PYE: Just apply for them. Don’t think that you’re not going to get them because if everyone thinks like that there will be no one that applies. Also, having experiences that you can use for scholarships [is essential]. You need to get out and become involved. Find something that you are passionate about and then do something about it. If you really like puppies, then save puppies, if you like yaks start a yak farm, or if you like trees, then go hug some trees. You have got to find something that you like and do something about it. FEVER: What are your goals for next year? Photo by Cassandra Betts Natasha Pye, Grade 12, has won $46,000 in scholarships to the University of Alberta and will be studying engineering next year PYE: Don’t fail. I don’t want to drop out. I just factor] so that I can do my first year that I was going to like it that much. would apply to the question [was want to figure things out. I am not in French at the Campus St. Jean, It was really scary at first because challenging]. I volunteered at a really sure what I want. I haven’t I had no idea what was going on. I summer day camp so trying to ap- totally decided if engineering is which is also a big bonus. FEVER: Why does engineering thought I would drop out of French ply what I learned there hanging right for me and I want to figure Immersion in grade nine and go to out with a bunch of kids to some- those things out. I also want to figappeal to you? PYE: Well, I’m kind of really high school in English, but then I thing that would relate to engineer- ure out how to live on my own because that’s kind of scary. I would nerdy so I just felt that is kind of decided to continue doing French ing was kind of difficult. matched with my values. I really Immersion and I really enjoyed it. FEVER: What other activities do like to meet new people. Hopefully like the problem-solving and being It was such a nice community to you do that contributed to your I’m not going to be a loner. That able to apply my knowledge and I have because you have the same success in these academic and would not be fun. think it just gave me the most op- kids in all your classes. Continu- leadership scholarships? Based on her track record, tions for careers. I want to do… ing like that in University, my PYE: I definitely think taking AP chances are pretty good that Pye something… “researchy” or some- first year classes will have about classes gave me an edge because will not end up as a “loner” next thing in the environmental field to twenty students in them, instead of they are more challenging and year. Whether it be solving global try and figure out how to solve all two hundred like the normal Eng- show that I am willing to put in warming, curing cancer with nanothe problems we’ve gotten our- lish engineering classes. For me it the extra work. Being involved, technology or starting her own yak made a lot of sense to continue that being part of different clubs in the farm, Pye definitely has a bright selves into. FEVER: Can you explain the nan- community at the French Campus school, like Environment Club, or future ahead of her. One thing is otechnology option that you hope and I just think it will be a good Interact Club [also helped]. There for certain, Pye will certainly be are different ways that you can get missed in the athletic, academic, experience. to be taking at U of A? PYE: Nanotechnology is the study FEVER: What part of going to the involved and show that you care, and extracurricular side of things or application [of things] on a very U of A are you most looking for- and I think that’s what universities at Scarlett. The best of luck to her are looking for, young people who as she sets off to the University of small scale, so something that is ward to? less than 100 nanometers, which PYE: Probably being on my own actually have a passion. Alberta! FEVER: Are there any people in is the size of a molecule such as and having that freedom. I got rejected from them because clearly I am not genius enough. I applied to the University of North Carolina but that is really expensive, and I didn’t get any scholarships to that. In Canada, I also applied to U of T, Waterloo, and Queens. FEVER: What was your decision process like to finally settle on U of A? PYE: The school that gave me the most money! And also, I really liked how U of A has the program I liked, which is engineering physics with a option in nanotechnology. The French Campus [was also a an enzyme. For people that don’t know [nano] pretty much means small. Very small. What got me interested in [nanotechnology] is its application in cancer research. They do a lot of really cool things by combining antibodies and chemotherapy drugs so that they are more powerful together, because they can bind to the cells. There are different things that you can do at such a small scale, and I want to kind of explore that further. FEVER: Why do you want to do your first year in French? PYE: I started French Immersion in grade seven and I did not think Page 18 -- FEATURES -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 September 2012 to June 2015: A Lancer’s experience By James Ewart Three years ago, I was finishing junior high school and preparing to start the next chapter of my life: high school. In the summer leading up to Grade 10, I was eagerly anticipating the beginning of the three most important years of my schooling career. The first week I arrived at Dr. E.P. Scarlett, I was able to find many of my friends from junior high and was reunited with a friend I had not seen since Grade 5. During the school’s annual Welcome Week, Coco Brooks was just opening up and, to celebrate, they gave out free pizza and pasta on the Monday. I quickly realized how difficult the schoolwork was in comparison to junior high; it took some adapting, but in the end it benefited me. There were some teachers who tried to make the course engaging and helpful for everyone, and these were the teachers students appreciated the most. It was always awesome to see friends in classes, especially after keeping fingers crossed that at least an acquaintance would be there. During my first semester, I dis- covered the fun, energetic and sometimes on the careers they are pursuing, Lunchtime frustrating course that was Journalism. LTV Theatre that entertained students with their was played every morning, until my Grade half-hour shows, or an event that went on 12 second semester because of an unfortu- in the gym that captured the attention of the nate lack of students in the class. However, the main part of the course was writing articles that would appear in the monthly newspaper, the Scarlett FEVER. Every first Monday of the month we would have Late Night, when journalism students and teachers work as a team to put together a professional level newspaper that would later be read by hundreds. Photo by James Ewart As I progressed Scarlett will hold a specail place in the hearts of many through Journalism, I ended up discovering how diverse and unique our school is. There is al- entire school such as the annual dodgeball ways something going on, be it Career Chats tournament. As the months went by, I discovthat help students get a better understanding ered that although it was important to do well in class, get involved with school events, and to support various charities, it was just as important to take a few moments and spend time with friends. After all, once high school finishes, there is no knowing when one would see them again, whether it was on Monday when the next week of school would start or almost a year later when they returned from an out of province university. Dr. E.P. Scarlett is a special school; it helps one figure out what to do with one’s life, reach one’s full potential, and discover who one is. As a Grade 12 student, let me say this for my fellow graduating class and for future students: do not worry if you do not know what to do with your life. You may still be figuring that out when you twenty, or thirty, or even forty. Just remember that dreams are worth chasing, passions are worth pursuing, risks are worth taking, and paths are worth being travelled on. Even if you cannot find a trail to follow, make your own; after all, that is the point of life: to “know thyself.” Robert Church: The top dog of the dog and puppy world By Aaron Schmidtke In 2011, Petland discontinued the sale of dogs and puppies in their pet stores across Canada based on “business fundamentals.” There are a total of seven Petland stores in Calgary and with all of them withdrawing the sale of dogs and puppies, this makes it extremely challenging to buy a furry friend for life. In 2014, all of this changed when former Market Mall Petland owners Robert and Marion Church decided to open a “dogcentric” store on their own. The Top Dog Store is now the only store in Calgary that sells dogs and puppies apart from independent breeders that can be found on Kijiji or other unreliable sources. The FEVER had the privilege to ask The Top Dog Store owner Robert Church some important questions that pet owners everywhere are sure to wonder about. FEVER: Can you tell readers about your decision to open up The Top Dog Store? What made you want to open the store and what made you want to sell dogs? Church: First and foremost – we love what we do and we do it really well. We realized that there are a lot of families that wanted to bring a puppy into their homes that didn’t know how to find one, their options really only being Kijiji, word of mouth, going to a rescue, or coming to our store. Calgary is a city of 1.2 million people with a dog population of around 120,000. Over the course of a year in Calgary about 15% of these animals will be replaced, around 18,000 dogs a year, so where are these pups going to come from? Our store will maybe send home 600 puppies this year, which equals about 3% of the 18,000. The rest will come from Kijiji or other online pet sales, rescues and shelters, and wherever else people get pets from. FEVER: How long have you been in the pet and service industry? How did you start? What were your roles with Petland? Church: I have been working in the pet industry since 1984. I started at Petland when there was just one store in Winnipeg. I worked as a pet counsellor, a department manager, and as a store manager at a few locations in Winnipeg as the company expanded. After moving to Calgary in 1996, I worked as a store manager, district manager, public relations director and most recently as marketing manager. Along the way I had the good fortune and opportunity to promote responsible pet ownership, animal education and the human-animal bond through a number of media outlets. I hosted a syndicated radio program for 10 years, was the host of Global Televisions’ “The Pet Guys” for seven seasons, and I have written hundreds of pet care columns that have been published in several major newspapers across the western provinces. FEVER: There has been plenty of coverage and controversy regarding pet stores selling puppies by animal activist groups. They recommend purchasing puppies privately. Why would someone be better off purchasing a puppy from your store as opposed to buying a puppy privately? Church: First off, there is a big difference between animal rights activists and animal welfare advocates. I consider myself to be an advocate and believe all animals deserve to be treated with kindness and compassion. Animal rights activists don’t believe people should breed dogs at all, and the only acceptable place to acquire a pet is from a rescue. I believe that people have the right to choose where they get an animal from, and to decide for themselves what type of animal is best for their home and their family. Most people don’t have a lot of experience or knowledge about where or how to buy a puppy. As a reliable provider, The Top Dog Store has to offer puppies from inspected breeders, with in-store puppy care protocols that operate under close veterinary supervision, and we have comprehensive health warranties that guarantee the pet is healthy and will develop properly without hereditary issues. These precautions protect both the pet and the pet owner in the rare case that something does happen. We also have a dog trainer on staff to help families get started on proper training to minimize behaviour issues that can arise. FEVER: Do you ever recommend that instead of someone purchasing a puppy from your store that they should look into a rescue/animal shelter pet? Church: We often recommend the Calgary Humane Society or the City of Calgary Animal Services. Once you get into dealing with the private rescues and shelters, it is difficult to recommend them because we don’t know much about them and there have been legal issues with some of them. FEVER: How would a family know where their dog came (i.e. the dog’s history, etc.) from after purchasing it from you? Church: We work with a small group of breeders that provide pets for us. We have all of the breeders’ inspection reports and photos of the kennels available in-store to anyone who is interested in seeing them, so if someone is getting a pup from us, we are happy to provide them with that breeder’s inspection information. We do not provide the breeders’ contact information. If someone gets a pup from us and there is an issue or a question, they come back to us and we deal with it. If a person must see the parents of the pet they want to get, then we recommend they source their own breeder. FEVER: How can families ensure that they have a secure source for acquiring a new animal for their family if not buying it through a store or shelter? Church: That’s a good question. I think that we are the safest and most reliable provider of puppies in the city. It is difficult to tell a good breeder from a substandard one because everyone talks a great game, and most people don’t have enough experience with dogs to differentiate between the two. FEVER: What can the general public do to raise awareness of animal mills across Canada? Church: The pet industry has been advocating for many years that breeders, pet stores, and rescues should all be inspected and certified in some way. New Brunswick has similar legislation to this and it has been considered a success. Manitoba implemented this type of legislation and then last year said it was too expensive and too difficult to manage. Quebec probably has the strictest regulations on its breeders, but also the worst reputation for substandard breeders. I think it would be helpful to regulate the industry and raise the bar on the standards that need to be met for breeders for the sake of the animals in their care and for the sake of the pet- owning public who are buying these animals. The FEVER would like to thank Robert Church for taking the time to answer these questions and for his contributions to making it safe to purchase dogs and puppies for any families looking for a new little friend. The FEVER also wishes the best of luck with The Top Dog Store moving forward in their mission to find the perfect fit. June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER Dear A&G: “My parents have been fighting more and more often, and I’m worried that our family is falling apart. I heard my dad talk to my mom in the other room and I accidentally heard the word “divorce” mentioned. I really do not want them to get divorced, but I also don’t want to force my parents to continue a relationship they don’t want to be in. Their arguments have never been this bad. I had no idea they were even considering divorce. They never gave me any indication that their marriage wasn’t fine. Should I be worried?” - Anonymous Dear Anonymous: Aysha says… Many parents fight. To be exact, 40 - 50% of married couples end up in divorce, according to statcan.gc.ca. Do not let people underestimate your pain. For some people this could be no big deal. For others, this could be the worst thing that has ever happened to them. If you want the honest truth, it does not look good for your parents’ marriage. That being said, it may not be the worst thing that could happen. It is still possible to have a fulfilling family life when your parents are divorced. You can learn from this experience and teach other people what you have learned. Try to reach out to friends you have whose parents are divorced. They may be able to help you with strategies to cope. Also, if you have any siblings make sure you are there for them during this time. It is not your fault. Never think that for a second that it is yours or your siblings fault. This could just be a trial time for your parents. Do not overthink things, but also be prepared for the worst. I hope everything turns out for the best during these tough times. Grace says… If you only heard the word “divorce” mentioned, there is no guarantee that your parents were talking about their relationship. Try to approach your parents on the subject before -- you make rash assumptions. There is the possibility that they could be talking about another family, in which case you do not have to worry for your parents’ relationship. Many families have arguments. Also, sometimes people say things in anger that they do not mean. Hope for the best. I do not have any experience or know what it would be like to have divorced parents, but I would talk to mine in that situation. Your parents might lie to you, or they could tell you the truth. What they wish for you to know is what matters, as it is ultimately their relationship and they can choose what they would like you to know. Talking to them will at least let your parents know what you are worried about. Hopefully you can find consolation in their words. If it happens that your parents will be divorced, get to a place where you might find solace. If you are extremely distressed or take out your frustration on your parents, they will just have more worry and the divorce will be harder on them. As well, if you disagree, respect their opinions on the matter over yours. Try to be as supportive as you can and take it one step at a time. Dear A&G: “I have always had a problem with wanting attention in my life. I make a deal out of small problems I have in my life, like extra chores or work I have to do because I just want people to notice me. I hate being alone, and I need to be around people. I worry I am annoying my friends and family, so what should I do?” - Anonymous Dear Anonymous: Aysha says... Wanting some attention in life can sometimes be healthy. A few signs that things are going too far is once you realize everything you think about revolves around you, also if you notice you are lying too much. Everybody lies once and a while, but there are points where it Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School is not healthy and you should know when people are getting annoyed and starting to realize what you’re doing is not healthy. If you find this to be a very big problem contacting a mature adult may be the way to go. Grace says… Wishing to be in the spotlight is a part of your personality. Instead of trying to impose your need for attention directly on the people around you, find a less obvious way to seek attention. Joining a drama club would give you more attention with specific roles or participating in school events like the talent show would bring all eyes on you. Performances and public speaking are great ways to be listened to and heard without making it seem like you are forcing people to pay attention to you. It is fine to want attention, but when people are forced to give your their time, they tend not to want to. The best way of not annoying people and still being able to stay in the spotlight is to make people want to look at you. Using humour is a great option when trying to entertain people because they are drawn to things that make them laugh. Attention comes to what entertains people, which is why YouTube videos, video games, and television are so popular. Try to learn not to depend on others for your own sense of self-security. People’s interests are not easily predicted, and becoming too dependent on their attention will make you feel at a loss when you may not have it. If you feel you are annoying your friends and family, take a step back because it is not good -- FEATURES to become overly attached to their approval. Dear A&G: “I gave myself a goal a long time ago to be more productive for the summer, and now that it’s so close to the break, I realized that I don’t have have a goal to pursue. I want to do something over the break but I don’t know what to do, because last summer vacation I was bored. What can I do over the summer that will be productive?” - Anonymous Dear Anonymous: Aysha says… Summer can sometimes be boring but maybe find a project to do such as crafts.You can find many craft project ideas online for example making a hammock. Getting a job or volunteering somewhere is also a great way to do something when you feel like there is nothing to do. Great places to apply would include Heritage Park and Loose Moose Theatre. Finding a goal is not too complicated. Think of what you really want to do and pursue it. Maybe learn a language or find a hobby. There is plenty to do. Grace says… There are always things you can improve on. Find something that you want to become better at, like widening your knowledge of languages or setting goals that could relate to your studies at school for next year. There are many activities in fitness you can do over the summer to stay active, such as exercising or playing a sport. Yoga Passage and Yogadotcalm offer yoga classes in Calgary for exercise. Calgary Youth Development Centre (CYDC) Basketball offers -- Page 19 a summer basketball program, and in July, the Calgary Chinook Soccer Association will be hosting a Soccer camp. There are other activities you could do, like going to the beach. Sikome Lake in Fish Creek Provincial Park or the lakes in Auburn Bay and Lake Bonavista are open in the summer for residents and their friends. Getting some fresh air tends to promote a healthier lifestyle instead of staying bored inside the house. Hobbies are a good way to prevent boredom as well. Learning a new instrument, drawing, or reading are always good ways to be entertained. Some of my favourite books I would recommend you read would be It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini or The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker. If you still want to be more productive, find a summer job that will keep you busy and get paid while doing it. The Youth Employment Centre offers many summer job opportunities. If you have a job already then volunteering can be rewarding in its own ways. The Mustard Seed, Heritage Park, and the Stampede are always open to volunteer work. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 Mental Health Helpline: 1-866531-2600 National Suicide Prevention lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK Crisis Call Center (eating disorders): 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863. We are not professionals. If you are in serious danger, or know someone who is, call 911. Book Your Road Test Online Page 20 -- FEATURES -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Upcoming exam preparation for Scarlett Lancers By Helena Gagnier Warm weather has finally arrived, and students cannot help excitedly anticipating the long awaited break, but one last obstacle stands in their way before the months of relaxation can begin: final exams. Exams are a stressful time for many students, and are the main source of anxiety during these last few weeks of school. Grade twelves who are writing diplomas face a particularly stressful time as these exams can be a determining factor in university acceptance. It is important to prepare well for these year-end exams, and several techniques will make getting ready much easier. One of the most important things to do in preparation for the exams is to start studying early. While it is tempting to relish the last weeks of school by relaxing and soaking up the sun, it is vital to start preparing for exams as soon as possible. Individuals should begin reviewing the material they learned while school is still in session, so that if any questions arise, they can ask their teachers. Studying over a long period of time is more beneficial than cramming an entire semester’s worth of knowledge into one’s mind the night before an exam. Another way to ensure that students will study an adequate amount is to set study times for one’s self. Individuals should have a schedule that indicates times and days when they are completely dedicated to studying. Stu- It is undeniable that Menswear has been taking some unexpected turns throughout the year. From open-toed combat boots on the Balmain spring/summer ‘15 runway in Paris to plastic bag masks at the Christopher Shannon autumn/winter ‘15 show in London, innovation has been in no short supply. With so many statement pieces on the scene it can be hard to choose just one trend at a time. These few essential trends will help get a point across without being over the top. Red has been taking control of the fashion world. The expressive color was seen in the form of minimal highlights in Paris on dents should make sure that their workspace is clear and organized to limit distractions, and should especially consider turning off their phones. If they are studying with a friend, students should make sure that they are always on task and are always benefitting from the topic of discussion. Studying can be mindnumbingly boring at times, and in order to avoid stopping due to lack of interest, it can be effective to study with a friend or two. Many people find that they learn more efficiently when studying with somebody else. Individuals can quiz each other and help one another understand concepts more clearly. Study partners may explain answers to one another and share notes to provide a wider base of information to study from. As long as they always remain on topic, students may benefit from having a study buddy. Taking breaks is another necessity in the process of studying. While studying is very important in exam preparation, taking breaks is equally as vital. It is important for individuals to let themselves take time to process the information and let it sink into their memories before moving onto the next subject. Students should take ten-to-fifteen-minute breaks every hour or so while studying to allow their minds to store the information in their memories and refocus. Also, studying before one goes to sleep has been proven as beneficial to the memorization process as the human brain retains information the Lanvin runway, a dominant colour in the baroque-inspired Gucci collection, and every runway in between. Actors David Oyelowo and Will Smith brought the red trend to life both recently wearing red suits to the red carpet. The tricky part about wearing red is taming it down while still keeping the vibrant colour’s intensity. Deep burgundies and pale reds are not as much of a shock to the eyes, but by using red tones the piece will not hold as much power. When first experimenting with red, try picking out small, but bright pieces. Wearing an otherwise neutral outfit with a pop of red as wristwatch or a pair more thoroughly as one sleeps. and then listening to the recording. Relaxing and trusting Also, speaking answers aloud can oneself is also extremely impor- help them retain the information, tant in making sure that individuals as well as explaining their answer do well on their exams. It can be to a family member or a friend. difficult to perform well in high- Visual learners thrive pressure situations, and stress often when given maps, charts, diagrams, takes its toll on students’ memo- or images of any kind, and benefit ries. It is important for students from seeing things rather than only to trust themselves going into an listening. When visual learners are exam, reassuring themselves that studying, they should make sure they know the material well and to use many diagrams, and draw are prepared for the exam. Before out concepts so that they better the exam begins, students might understand. These students will consider doing breathing exer- benefit from writing things down cises, yoga, or simply and perhaps taking a walk in order to rewriting imclear their minds. In order to be relaxed portant notes Understanding how about an exam, it is in order to one learns best is key helpful to have the day better memoto how students choose planned. Individuals rize them. to prepare for the exMost vishould plan when ams. Whether individusual learners they want to go to als are auditory, visual, study more bed the night before, e f f i c i e n t l y or kinesthetic learners, it is important to know and when they want alone so that how to study most ben- to wake up to make they can eficially. There is a dif- sure they are not tired c o m p l e t e l y ferent method of studyentering the exam. focus on the images. Stuing for every individual, and everyone should dents should find a technique that suits their in- highlight and underline the most important parts of their notes, and dividual needs. Auditory learners prefer to have use sticky notes to mark important information presented orally, pages in the textbook. They should through speeches and lectures, consider printing off diagrams and rather than simply taking notes or labelling them, as well as drawing reading. Studying techniques for out concept maps. auditory learners should actively Kinesthetic learners are incorporate some form of listening students who learn well by touchor speaking. For example, students ing and doing activities. While premay benefit to listening to recorded paring for exams, kinesthetic learnlectures, or from recording them- ers should make their studying as selves reading their notes out loud, active as possible. They could do this by listening to recorded lectures or notes as they go for jogs or walks, or flipping through flashcards while running on the treadmill. Also, assembling flowcharts and diagrams can help. Students can do so by writing out points on sticky notes and assembling them on empty walls or whiteboards. Kinesthetic learners benefit from keeping their hands busy while they study, or from movement of any kind. In order to be relaxed about an exam, it is helpful to have the day planned. Individuals should plan when they want to go to bed the night before, and when they want to wake up to make sure they are not tired entering the exam. Laying out what one is going to bring the night before will lead to a calmer start to the day. If the exam individuals are writing is being held in the afternoon, students should make sure they do not sleep in too late to avoid being groggy, and perhaps do something that relaxes them, such as taking a walk. Individuals should leave themselves enough time to get to the location of the exam in a comfortable timeframe, early enough to get used to the environment. It is important that individuals pace themselves when studying, and that they find the method that suits them the best. Students should trust themselves to do well, and not stress over the exams. If they prepare well, students should find themselves confident when writing the exams. of shoes will give a look the amount of pep it needs without going overboard. For those who are willing to make more of a commitment, wearing red outerwear is a perfect way to renew one’s wardrobe. The primary colour can be found in edgy leather jackets, sport-inspired half-zips, and preppy peacoats, leaving virtually no man behind. No matter the article of clothing, red works best when paired with neutrals and should not have to compete with other colours for the spotlight. Unless purchased in a set, wearing numerous red pieces at once comes across as somewhat obnoxious and runs the risk of looking Santa-esque. If red seems unsafe then looking for the perfect denim piece it is important to keep personal style in mind. It can be easy to get lost in the infinite choices and end up with something that is not versatile in one’s wardrobe. To achieve a preppy style one might opt for a denim button-down with a pair of chinos and oxfords, while a rebellious look could feature distressed jeans topped with a white tee and a leather jacket. No matter the intentions, denim is positively influencing everyone’s wardrobes and is not showing signs of letting up. With the runways housing some exceptionally avantgarde styles this season it can be difficult to choose which trends are worthy of following and which ones will die out quickly. Wearing bright reds and being denim clad are sure to keep students fashionable all summer long. look no further than tried and true denim. The timeless fabric appeared in full force on both mens and womens runways, establishing itself as an essential. Although denim has been a fashion necessity for decades, designers found a way to revamp the classic. The most notable uses of denim included pullovers and backwards jackets by DSquared2 and paint-splattered biker ensembles by Versace. Taking inspiration from the season’s top trend both Kanye West and David Beckham have been spotted in notable denim gear. The best way to bring denim into one’s wardrobe is by having as much of it as possible. From faded straight leg jeans to corduroy-lined denim jackets, the more denim available the better. Since denim has been popular for so long, hundreds of styles can be found in the durable fabric. While June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- FEATURES 2. “Honey I’m Good” – Andy Grammar So nah nah Honey, I’m good I could have _________ but I probably should not I’ve got somebody at home, And if I stay I might not leave alone A. another B. more C. you D. pizza 3. “Bright” – Echosmith Did you see that shooting star tonight? Were you dazzled by the same constellation? Did you and Jupiter conspire to get me? I think you and __________ got it right A. the sun and Pluto B. me C. Earth and Jupiter D. the moon and Neptune 4. “Heartbeat Song” – Kelly Clarkson Until tonight I only dreamed about you I can’t believe I ever breathed without you Baby, you make me feel ______ new Bring it one more time, one more time A. alive B. brand C. alive and brand D. none of the above 5. “I Really Like You” – Carly Rae Jephsen Who gave you eyes like that? Said you could keep them? I don’t know how to act Or if I should be leaving I’m running out of ______ A. memories B. time C. food and water D. energy A. lake B. sheets C. waterfall D. pool 7. “Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon A backless dress and some beat up sneaks, My ________ Juliet teenage dream. I felt it in my chest as she looked at me. I knew we were bound to be together, Bound to be together A. back deck B. crewneck C. front deck D. discothèque 8. “Dear Future Husband” – Meghan Trainor You got that 9 to 5 But, baby, so do I So don’t be thinking I’ll be home and baking ___________ A. cake and pies B. cupcakes C. pizza D. apple pies 9. “I Want You to Know” – Zedd ft. Selena Gomez I want you to know that it’s our time You and me bleed the same light I want you to know that I’m _______ You and me run the same course A. starving B. all yours C. alone D. lonely 10. “Irreplaceable” – Beyonce Standing in the front yard Tellin’ me, how I’m such a fool Talkin’ ‘bout, I’ll never ever find ______ You got me twisted A. my way to the zoo B. a brand new boo C. a man like you D. my pet kangaroo Answer Key 1. B, 2. A, 3. D, 4. C, 5. B, 6. C, 7. D, 8. D, 9. B, 10. C A. made B. established C. recognized D. finished 6. “Geronimo” – Sheppard But I tossed it, Didn’t understand, You were waiting, As I dove into the _________ Page 21 Scarlett yearbook review By Sarah Miao 1. “See You Again” – Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth And when brotherhood come first Then the line will never be crossed ________ it on our own When that line had to be drawn -- An anonymous person once said, “the human brain is built to forget,” and whether that be applicable knowledge or fundamental qualities that set apart each unique individual, it can be an unsettling fact for many high school students as high school is the highlight of their journey in life. During these three short years, students make the transition from feeling uncertain and apprehensive to becoming confident and respected individuals, and so it is without a doubt worth documenting this precious period of time. One great way to remember this period of time is the yearbook in which a group of students attempt to capture the spirit of a school year through photos and words, providing concrete evidence of students’ journeys when memories fail at such a task. This year, The Yearbook Club at Scarlett was lucky to enough to flourish under the careful and helpful guidance of the advisors, Carissa Comeault and Miranda Miccic. Both teachers have taken time out of their busy academic and personal schedules to help build the perfect yearbook. On top of the weekly meetings at lunchtime, both Comeault and Miccic had to review and proofread the pages that needed to be submitted according to various deadlines. They have exemplified true dedication and drive as they worked to capture the authentic Lancer Pride found within the walls of Scarlett that Lancers know so well. The editors-in-chief that were chosen this year are members of the graduating class of 2015. Devin Greenfield, Sheriza Jiwani and Hannah Neufeld all brought to The Yearbook Club their talent with photography as well as their insight into the student life at Scarlett. As grade 12 students, they helped students find perfect photo opportunities and helped students design page layouts on the yearbook website. Never hesitant to go the extra mile to help create a yearbook that everyone will enjoy, these girls are no doubt one of the reasons as to why the club was such a success this school year. While the advisors and the editors-in-chief were in charge of making sure the yearbook looks complete and polished overall, it was thanks to the different section editors who helped command the completion of pages that the job got done. Each section was set aside for covering one specific area of life at Scarlett, and together, the section editors worked with one another to captivate yet another thrilling school year. The first of these sections was Sports, which was led by Natasha Pye, Grade 12, and Chi Pham, Grade 11. With the help of teacher Ayesha Shaikh, they covered one of the fundamental sources for Lancer Pride through the wins and losses of various sports teams. Whether it be interviewing dedicate athletes or attending play- off games, Pye and Pham comprehensively covered this section of the yearbook. Another section was Clubs with Kazuki Ueda, Grade 12, as the section editor. He, along with his section members, thoroughly covered the various clubs that are offered at Scarlett. Their job included attending weekly meetings of other clubs as well as capturing the fundraising events organised. The success of this section will no doubt help Lancers remember all of the efforts that Scarlett has made in attempt to better the lives of those in the local or global community. School, of course, would not be school without rigorous class schedules, and difficult course work. All of these were captured by Sydney Rodrigues, Grade 11, and her team in the Academic section. These members were responsible for giving insight as to what Lancers really do within the four walls of Scarlett classrooms, which, for the most part, have a complete absence of windows. From exhausting calculus classes, to fun-filled option classes, every possible class offered by Scarlett is captured in this section. Another section for the yearbook committee is the Student Life section. Despite the ambiguity of the section, as many of parts of student life have already been covered under other sections, Grade 12 students, Hyejun Kim and Gabe Veenstra, led their members to create original pages for the yearbook. While some pages are indeed simply created for fun, there are many others that will help Lancers remember life at Scarlett after they finish high school. Last, but not least, the Portrait section was managed by Pye and Tyler Gamvrelis, Grade 12, as they were responsible for verifying the names of over 1,600 students attending Scarlett. This is no small feat and both individuals completed the task with dedication and diligence. In the end, amidst the panic of meeting stressful deadlines, all members of The Yearbook Club were able to build strong and long-lasting friendships; everyone bonded over this creative outlet whether that be through photography or building page layouts. As editor-in-chief, Jiwani, concludes, “It has been an absolute pleasure to be an editor of yearbook. I have been so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with so many of my dedicated peers. I was so impressed by all the talent and creativity in the club in both photography and page design. I could not have asked for a better group of students to work alongside!” With the help of amazing advisors and responsible editors-in-chief, the yearbook committee successfully created an yearbook that delivers to Lancers a sense of unity and community. When the brain fails to remember what it means to feel Lancer Pride, everyone can always count on the yearbook for a reminder. Page 22 -- FEATURES -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Environment Club making a difference with compost By Natasha Pye The Scarlett Environment Club has made significant progress this year, from raising awareness about water-management to promoting the growing movement of “thrifting”, which focuses on reusing instead of buying new. In December, the Environment Club was made aware of the Gener8 Youth Energy Education Summit. Four students from Scarlett were chosen to represent the school and apply for this conference. Laurel Scott, Natasha Pye, Devin Greenfield, Grade 12, and Laura Brown, Grade 11 filled out the application and crossed their fingers. In January, the group of girls were notified that they were chosen as one of twenty schools chosen to attend this summit. During the weekend of March 12-15, these four students, as well as Natalie McLeod and Michael McKillop, staff, headed to Banff for this amazing summit. They were all greatly inspired by the conference, and the positive energy and discussions that resulted because of it. At Gener8, they were exposed to many different perspectives in the energy sector, and were presented with many ideas to promote sustainability. Hearing from presenters and speakers such as Oil Sands Regulators, Conservationists, Researchers, and the Provincial Minister of Energy himself gave all participants a variety of views on the current energy situation in Alberta and on various potential solutions. One of the requirements of attending this conference was for teams to come back to their school and share their knowledge through some sort of project or initiative. The team wanted to focus on inspiring a culture of change here at Scarlett, and promote sustainability within the school. Their focus after returning from Banff was to share their newfound knowledge with the rest of the Environment Club. This lead to the planning of different events for Earth Week, which occurred April 20-24. Inspired by the Instagram challenge from Gener8, where photos from the Summit of various activities and events were shared over the popular social networking app, Scarlett’s Environment Club decided to host their very own Instagram Contest as part of the Earth Week activities. Some of the other events as part of Earth Week that were put on by the Environment Club included Meatless Monday, a tofu-eating competition, wasteless lunches, and wearing a green shirt. By participating in these various activities, students were entered into a raffle to win environmentally-conscious prizes, which were funded by a successful bake sale the prior week to raise awareness about the upcoming Earth Week. Their goal coming out of the conference was to change the attitude of the school, and to make the student body more environmentally conscious. Through the Earth Week campaign and the implementation of The Compost Corner the club has tried to give the initiatives a face within the school. With funds left over from the Earth Week bake sale, and with some money from the Parent Council, the Environment Club decided to take on the project of cleaning up a corner of Scarlett’s Cafeteria, and turn it into a “Composting Corner.” On Friday, May 8, members of the Environment Club met after school. They put on some gardening gloves and masks, and used a shovel and wheelbarrow to start the process of cleaning out the planter filled with wood chips, rocks, garbage, and dust (plenty of dust). The money was used to purchase plants from Greengate Garden Centre, who were generous enough to give the club 10% off their purchases. The potted plants were put into the cleaned-out triangle corner of the cafeteria near the sale counter, and two benches were placed near that area. The Club put up large letters that read “Composting Corner” up by the plants, and put a composting bin underneath. It is rewarding seeing students making use of the compost bin which will reduce organic waste within the school. The Environment Club is very proud of their efforts with the Composting Corner, and are happy to see students making use of the benches. It is quite a difference compared to the bleak, dusty corner that was there before. The Environment Club hopes that next year will have an equally motivated group of students that will continue with initiatives such as getting involved with the Composting Corner. 68-year-old who had hosted The Late Show for over 33 years (the longest time someone has hosted a talk show), announced his retirement to the public one year ago on April 3, 2014. The Late Show with David Letterman was on at 11:35 pm on NBC and many of his fans that would stay up that late told of how they admired his candour and prickliness and how he invited controversy in realms such as politics. Many of his audience also admired how he brought his personal life into his shows occasionally and when he did, it was always very heartfelt. The examples of these heartfelt moments were moments such as the one when he showed the audience a photograph of his newborn son, Harry, in 2003 and when he told his audience about his bypass surgery. Letterman’s time on the show will be remembered by many of his audience members. He was most remembered for the many celebrity guests who he brought onto his show. In total he has hosted almost 20,000 celebrity guest appearances on the shows. In fact, it was Robin Williams who had referred David Letterman to appear on the Mork and Mindy Show which is one of the appearances that started Letterman on his journey of becoming an inspiration to many future comics. Before Letterman became a very successful TV show host, he was a weatherman, appeared in a local children’s TV show, and starred in a Late Night TV show which was called Freezer-Dried Movies. He was already involved with the media from early on. After this, he got his on The David Letterman Show from NBC on June 23, 1980. The show was on in the morning and was at first 90 minutes long, but then later shortened to 60 minutes long by August of the same year. The success with The David Letterman Show was great; the show won two Emmy awards, but the show was later cancelled in October 1980 due to low rat- ings. The producer concluded that the morning audience just was not the right type of viewers for Letterman’s humour. This was still a great milestone in his journey, however. NBC saw Letterman’s great potential and got him to sign a contract that would still tie him to them. Later on, this contract was what gave him another opportunity. The contract which Letterman had signed gave him a time slot where he could host Late Night with David Letterman. Letterman soon obtained an audience which enjoyed his humour, and he became a hit. The last Late Night with David Letterman show, as mentioned before, was on May 20. The show aired 20 minutes over its scheduled time. The last show featured ten celebrities reading one line from a top ten list of things I have always wanted to say to Letterman. Later a video featured some former United States presidents, as well as current American President Obama. The Foo Fighters also performed on the last show he would host. Then he had a final thank you to his audience. The last show was his 6,000th and he asked his audience to save some of their merited or unmerited praise for his funeral. Now that Letterman has retired, what he plans to do is to go to Indianapolis, a place where he grew up. He also jokingly spread some wild ideas of how he wants to spend his retirement, such as filming comedians on horses getting coffee on his Montana ranch. One ambition which he is very serious about is how he wants to spend his retirement with his family. This summer he has decided to dictate his summer schedule based entirely on what his now 11-year-old son wants to do, instead of basing it on his career. Iconic media figure, David Letterman retires from TV By Rina Ng Wednesday, May 20 was the last time anyone would see David Letterman, an iconic figure in American media, hosting The Late Show with David Letterman. The June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- LANGUAGES -- Page 23 Étudiants d’immersion française fêtent leur graduation Par Cassandra Betts Le vendredi vingt-neuf mai les étudiants de 12ème année ont fêté leur graduation du programme d’immersion française. La cérémonie, qui a eu lieu dans la bibliothèque de l’école, était une occasion pour raconter d’anciennes blagues, de célébrer les réussites des élèves et des professeurs, et d’évoquer des souvenirs des jolies années passées. Anna Christensen, Sara Lemez, et Zoe Bowen, 12ème année, ont planifié l’évènement, et elles sont allées bien au-delà de ce qui était attendu pour créer un après-midi mémorable qui marquait pour plusieurs la fin de leurs études en français. L’après-midi a commencé avec un repas délicieux. Des sandwiches ont été achetés d’un traiteur et il y avait plusieurs options savoureuses pour satisfaire tous les goûts des élèves. Christensen, Lemez et Bowen ont aussi fait de petits gâteaux maison et les ont apportés pour la cérémonie, ce qui était vraiment apprécié. Pendant que tout le monde mangeait, les trois filles ont fait jouer un petit montage vidéo pour se remémorer les bons souvenirs des derniers trois ans. La vidéo a commencé avec un segment où plusieurs étudiants ont révélé leur « kick » d’immersion française. C’était amusant de regarder tous les adolescents qui rougissaient quand ils ont vu leur visage sur l’écran, ou s’ils ont entendu leur propre nom. Plusieurs secrets ont été révélés, le plus étonnant le fait qu’à peu près la moitié des filles ont choisi Shelby Parkinson, 12ème année, comme leur « kick. » Les autres parties de la vidéo été survécus d’un ton humoristique. Parfois, était très inspirant, quand elle a reconnu étaient à la fois drôles et sentimentales. Les même avec le micro c’était difficile d’en- l’immense accomplissement des étudiants étudiants ont raconté leur souvenir préféré tendre Bell, car les rires étaient trop forts. Il ayant complété leurs études en français. Pour clôturer la cérémonie, M. Modu programme d’’immersion française, ont n’y avait pas un membre de l’audience qui démontré leurs talents cachés, et ont imité n’avait pas mal au ventre ou les larmes aux rin a présenté les certificats méritas humoristiques. Avant la cérémonie, Christensen, M. Morin. Probablement la partie la plus yeux parce qu’ils ont trop rigolé. La Directrice Mme Monfette et le Lemez et Bowen ont préparé des bulletins touchante de la vidéo était les messages des professeurs. Mme Simard a fait un joli directeur adjoint M. Bishop ont aussi assisté de vote pour que les élèves puissent voter pour l’étudiant méritant chacun des certidiscours à propos de la ficats. M. Morin les a présentés avec son classe de 2015, où elle humeur et excentricité habituel, et les a dit qu’ils l’ont enseirires ont rempli la bibliothèque après que gnée de nouveaux mots chaque gagnant ait été annoncé. M. Moen anglais et lui ont fait rin a aussi pris le temps de parler favoraprendre connaissance blement de certains des récipiendaires, et que dans chaque film pour tous ceux qui étaient là l’expérience francophone quelqu’un était positive et amusante. Lemez et Nimeure. Toute la bicole Doerksen, 12ème année, ont aussi bliothèque était émue reçu des prix monétaires pour leur optid’émotion quand elle a misme, leur contribution au programme dit qu’elle appelait soud’immersion et leur appréciation approvent ses étudiants ses fondie pour la langue française. Ces prix enfants, et qu’elle leur ont été présentés par Mme Olauson. souhaitait une vie pleine En somme, la graduation en imd’aventures et d’être mersion française était une célébration heureux. Un des mode bon goût qui aidera tous les élèves et Photo par Joseph McManus les profs à se souvenir des bons moments ments le plus mémoLa classe des finissant d’immersion français 2015 après la cérémonie rable de la fête était cerqu’ils ont créés ensemble. Avec un peu tainement le discours de de nourriture et beaucoup de sentimenl’historien de la classe, Michael Bell, 12ème à la graduation. Mme Monfette a prononcé talité, chaque participant peut sûrement dire année. Comme Bell, le discours était rapide, un discours où elle a informé tous les élevés que l’après-midi a été un succès. Un grand énergique, à la limite d’être inapproprié, qu’ils n’étaient pas « normaux. » Elle était merci à Bowen, Christensen et Lemez. Sans mais follement drôle. Il a parlé de l’utilité aussi un peu comédienne, en ajoutant sou- eux, cet événement n’aurait pas été ce qu’il de savoir combien de différentes façons on vent le nom de M. Bishop à ses phrases pour a été, et les élèves d’immersion française peut aligner les fruits pour une photo, des ro- faire semblant qu’elle parlait de lui, car il ne n’auraient pas eu le bonheur d’ajouter cette mans qui ont été étudiés et des cours qui ont comprenait pas ce qu’elle disait. Le discours célébration à leur coffre à souvenirs. Un avión se estrelló matando a 4 en Seville, España Por Isabel Fernandez 2008, todos los involucrados pensaban El 9 de mayo del 2015, un avión militar intentó un aterrizaje de emergencia en las afueras de la ciudad de Sevilla en España, sin embargo, cuando el aterrizaje de emergencia falló, cuatro de las seis personas a bordo murieron en el accidente. El avión se estrelló en un campo, cerca de dos casas de campo en la zona. El avión que se estrelló era un avión militar A400M, que informó de problemas poco después de despegar y se estrelló contra un poste de electricidad, causando problemas en un pueblo cercano. Este es el primer problema reportado con la nueva tropa de aviones de combate Europea. El avión, que se estrenó tres años más tarde de lo que se esperaba, ha estado teniendo problemas desde el principio. Cuando empezaron los planes de construcción del avión en el año que iba a ser la próxima gran variación del arma introducida durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Para cada avión la empresa tiene que hacer algunos vuelos de prueba con el fin de asegurarse de que todo en el avión pueda trabajar en situaciones diferentes. Este vuelo en particular era uno de estos vuelos de prueba. El avión sólo necesitaba volar una corta distancia antes de que se suponía que iba a aterrizar, pero el supuesto aterrizaje fue detenido por el accidente. El accidente ocurrió en el mismo pueblo que tuvo problemas cuando el avión se estrelló en un línea eléctrica. El pueblo se compone de sólo unas pocas granjas. Los propietarios de estas granjas, por el contrario, son personas notables. La mayoría de los seres humanos correrían en dirección contraria después de ver las cosas que veían, pero dos jóvenes agricultores heroicos corrieron hacia el lugar del accidente. La única razón por la que los dos únicos supervivientes del accidente supervivieron esta catástrofe se debe a que fueron rescatados de los escombros por los dos agricultores. El primer ministro Mariano Rajoy publicó una fotografía de sí mismo en Twitter estrechando la mano de uno de los famosos agricultores, Manuel Iglesias, que había ayudado a salvar a los tripulantes heridos, llamándolo “un héroe para todos nosotros.” Esta foto de Rajoy dando la mano a uno de los agricultores heroicos fue publicada con el subtítulo “Charlando con Manuel, el agricultor que ha salvado uno los heridos del A400M en Sevilla. Un héroe Para Todos Nosotros.” El otro agricultor que salvó a otra de las víctimas de los escombros, Miranda Escudero dijo” Las llamas y las explosiones continuas eran horribles.” El valor de las acciones en la bolsa de valores de estos aviones ha caído en picada hasta llegar al fondo. Los inversionistas se han retirado. Alemania, Francia y El Reino Unido han puesto fin a todos los planes de la misma marca para evitar que accidentes similares se repitan en el futuro. Porque estos aviones han sido descontinuados, la probabilidad de otro accidente es menor. Hasta que no hagan mejoras y traten de hacer vuelos de prueba una vez más estos aviones no estarán en el aire. Se estima que estarán listos hasta finales de 2016. Con cuatro muertos y dos heridos, las mejoras tendrán que ser muy estrictas y muy bien hechas antes de planificar tener más vuelos de prueba. Page 24 -- ENTERTAINMENT -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Andy Brown incomparably impeccable at the Ironwood By Cassandra Betts show with the song “Paris Sky,” off of his Canadian singer-songwriter Andy new album For Forever and took the audiBrown played a fantastic show at the Iron- ence on a journey of love and loss. His lyrwood Stage and Grill on Tuesday, May 19. ics are captivatingly poetic, and he strings The room was almost full, brimming with the words together in an uncommon way Brown’s friends and family, avid fans, and that gives each a new meaning. The phrase others who just enjoy coming to the Iron- “Two needles on an old pine that both let go wood to see what new talent they can dis- too soon... A cage of cobwebs in my head is cover. For people in the last category, the where I hide you...” is descriptive enough to Ironwood was the perfect place to be on create a picture in the audience’s head, and Tuesday night, as Brown was probably one draw them all into his own unique world, but of the most talented gems they could have they are also symbolic enough so that each come across and his performance was abso- individual feels deeply touched on a personlutely incredible. al level. Coupled with his rugged voice, the Brown’s voice is breathtaking. In words become even more powerful, and listhis age of auto-tune, he is one of the few tening to him sing becomes an intense emosingers who sounds better live than he does tional experience. on his albums. His performance at the Iron- The show was a striking balance of wood was gripping and powerful. Between Brown’s new songs, which will be released his lyrics and his voice, the tragedy behind this summer, and his old classics that almost every one of Brown’s notes comes through everyone in the audience knew. They were clearly. Brown stated repeatedly throughout his performance that he does not sing happy songs very often, and constantly poked fun at his gloomy disposition. His music, however, is much more beautiful than any joyous song because of the emotion that cuts through the audience. Every note he sings seems tortured, but in an exhilarating way that touches the heart and is almost cathartic. Brown’s voice completely matches his style of music. It is incredibly strong, but at the same time ragged and vulnerable. His cover of Photo by Cassandra Betts Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on Fire,” was a dramatic dem- Singer-songwriter Andy Brown performs at the Ironwood onstration of his vocal talents. His falsetto able to sing along to “What If,” a track off of was pure and delicate, and contrasted with his second album Tinman, and silently interthe times when he would belt out the cho- nalize their deepest feelings while listening rus. The last time he sang the words “I’m on to the new song “Seasons.” Between tracks, fire,” he held the note for what seemed an Brown was entertaining and animated, shareternity, his gravelly voice filling all corners ing some of the background on how he came of the Ironwood with energy and rousing to write his songs and telling humorous percheers from the audience. sonal anecdotes. He also played “Ashes,” In his original songs, Brown’s vo- which is arguably his most famous song as it cals are equally impressive. Coupled with was featured on the television show Rookie his unique lyrics, every song becomes a Blue. Once again, the lyrics are painfully story where the listener is completely im- beautiful and when delivered in his soulmersed and mesmerized. Brown opened the ful voice become even more touching. The opening line, “And I just want my heart to fall apart,” sets the tone for the rest of the song, which, despite the melancholy melody, is rather hopeful. Aside from “Ashes” Brown has seen success on other television shows and in many songwriting competitions. “Lost” from his second album was featured on CBC’s Heartland and his new song “Seasons” was selected as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. He has completed four tours in Australia, which were the inspiration for many of his songs such as the new “Firemoon.” His Canadian tours are also widely renowned; in his last spring tour he played fourteen shows in eight different provinces, of which the Ironwood performance was the third last. He finished his spring tour in Edmonton on May 23. Despite his international success, Brown was still grounded and friendly at his Ironwood performance. He took the time to visit with fans, take photos, sign polaroids and autograph notebooks. Before the show, he wandered around the grill, sitting down at strangers’ tables and chatting with them casually, about their lives, his, and his music. He even dedicated a song to one of his fans and added it to the set list after talking with her father before the show, which was incredibly sweet and touching. Originally from New Brunswick, Brown has now become a local, residing in Calgary when he is not on tour in Australia or the rest of the world. After speaking with a Scarlett journalist at the Ironwood show, Brown generously agreed to answer some questions online about his life and work. FEVER: How did you first get started as a singer? Brown: I’ve been singing since as early as I can remember, but I didn’t get into songwriting until I was 17 years old, and watch[ed] Dave Matthews perform for the first time. After that show, I came back to Canada, bought a guitar, and never put it down. FEVER: What was the first song you wrote? What was it about? Brown: To be honest, I can’t remember the title. But I can almost guarantee that it was about love. FEVER: When did you move to Calgary? What do you like most about the city? Brown: I moved to Calgary in June of last year. It’s such a different vibe out here! FEVER: What was the most challenging part about putting together your new album? Brown: Finishing it. Hahaha. FEVER: If you had to choose one thing that makes your new album special, what would it be? Brown: I am really proud of the lyrics of each song, and with how personal each track is to me, and my experiences over the past few years. FEVER: What goal are you currently working towards? Brown: Right now... releasing this album. Then it’s back to touring as much as possible. FEVER: What is your favourite part about performing live? Brown: I love connecting with people through my lyrics... when I can tangibly see that what I am saying means something to somebody, it’s the best feeling in the world. FEVER: What is the appeal of spending so much time in Australia? Brown: The people there are so wonderfully similar to Canadian[s], and truly love music so much! I love it so much that it’s kind of my home away from home these days. FEVER: What advice do you try and live by? Brown: ‘Your life is the best story that you’ve ever told, and your story’s not over ‘til your book is closed...’ All around, Brown is a spectacular musician and performer. He is funny and candid on stage as well as off, and his voice and lyrics speak for themselves. Every performance is brutally emotional, disarming in its honesty and feeling. The most cynical member of the audience would be touched by Brown, and even if one had a heart of tin he would be able to stir him with his talent and lyrics. When listening to Brown, one feels like he is pouring everything into that moment, all his power and candor, and one cannot help respond to that on an emotional level. The FEVER sincerely thanks Brown for his time, and encourages students to check out his songs for themselves. For more information of Brown’s music and shows, visit www.andybrown.ca. His future performances, just like his one at the Ironwood, are not to be missed. June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER Superhero Showdown – Justice League vs The Avengers Every superhero is strong in their own way. Some have powers, some have money, others have guts. All have the strength of character needed to be a superhero. There is, however, something stronger than a superhero: a group of them. When one hero alone cannot defeat evil, superhero teams are able to do the job. In the DC universe there is the Justice League, The World’s Greatest Superheroes; in the Marvel universe there are the Avengers, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Both teams are big and both teams are powerful, but, ultimately, only one can win. Heroes The Justice League, also known as the Justice League of America or JLA for short, is comprised only of the best and strongest, and was originally founded by only seven members: Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, the Flash, and Green Lantern. The seven heroes join forces to stop the invading alien force of Appelliax. With The New 52, DC-wide comic reboot, their origin story is only mildly altered so that the enemy is Darkseid instead of Appelliax, and Martian Manhunter is replaced with Cyborg. At first, the heroes come together with the intention to beat the villain, but seeing how well they can work together, they form the Justice League with the support of the government. Starting out, membership to the JLA was reserved to the original seven founding members. This was primarily to preserve the high standards of membership as well as because the seven knew they could work together. Later, though, they open membership to other heroes as well, accepting Green Arrow, Atom, Hawkman, and Black Canary. All the new members, being great heroes themselves, improve the JLA, each offering their own unique assets. Since then, membership has been offered to superhero applicants who are worthy of it, as chosen by the existing members. The JLA roster often changes according to the team’s incarnations, comic book reboots, and even in-comic events. Most of its members, such as Batman, Green Arrow, or The Flash, have all overcome their own crucible, proving they can hold up against almost anything. Having heroes that are truly super, regardless of their superpowers or lack thereof, is one of the JLA’s greatest strengths. All of its heroes have proven themselves. They can all rely on each other, trusting their fellow members to hold their own, allowing them to work better -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School By Loula Agelopoulos than a well-oiled machine. The Avengers’ beginnings were far more circumstantial than the JLA’s. They came together by accident when Loki, the Asgardian god of mischief, tricked the Hulk into causing mayhem. Loki’s hope was that he would be able to defeat Thor while he was distracted by the Hulk; however, upon hearing of the Hulk’s destruction, a message was sent to the Fantastic Four, for assistance. The message, however, was also heard by Iron Man, The Wasp, and Ant-Man, all of whom responded to it. Once they discovered Loki’s trickery, they teamed up with the Hulk to defeat him. Seeing how well they worked together, they decided to team up, thus forming the Avengers. Since then, the roster of members has been ever-changing. The Hulk, one of the founding members, left shortly after the formation of the team, soon replaced by Captain America. The Avengers have since been very loose on the parameters of entrance accepting anyone willing to fight with them, regardless of their background. As such, the Avengers have grown drastically, with their members at times reaching great numbers. Over time, the team has included diverse members including humans, robots, mutants, aliens, and even former villains. The team’s willingness to accept anyone willing to apply may result in a large arsenal of heroes ready to fight; however, it can also lead to inefficiency. The inclusion of both heroes and villains can, more often than not, leads to internal conflict. Ultimately, though, the Avengers manage to pull through to save the day, defeating any force of evil they comes up against as a team. The Avengers are a much-loved team of heroes, and though they may seem mismatched at times, they manage to defeat evil when it crosses their paths. They pull through and fight valiantly; however, they lack efficiency. While the JLA may have more strict parameters for entry, the Avengers’ more relaxed approached to membership allows for possible internal troubles. The JLA’s purposeful creation, as well as their strategic membership ensure that they are always at the top of their game, ready to fend off evil. Their positive internal relationships and their peak efficiency win this round for the JLA. Achievements While the JLA may be an efficient superhero team, it too has its hiccups. At times there have been disagreements among its members, most notably during the events -- ENTERTAINMENT of the Identity Crisis storyline. When the Elongated Man’s wife is murdered, the JLA come to his aid to help capture the killer, who they believe to be Dr. Light. During their hunt for the perpetrator, it is revealed that some of the members had previously voted to wipe Dr. Light’s memories. Knowing that Batman would never agree to it, they wiped his memory of the event as well. In the end, the team discovers the murderer is actually Jean Loring, the Atom’s ex-wife. She never meant to kill Elongated Man’s wife, only to scare her, but ended up killing her, and later causing the murder of Jack Drake, Robin’s father. Though her mad actions are not the Atom’s fault, he shrinks down and disappears, as does Tim Drake. The team is left shattered, not only from the tragic consequences of Loring’s mad love, but also due to the guilt some of the members feel for wiping Batman’s memories. The whole ordeal proved to be a tough obstacle for them to face, but, nevertheless, they managed to surpass it. Though there is tension among them at times, they are able to come together solidly in times of crisis. They all know what they are fighting for and why and they all know how to win, which is why even after a bump in the road such of that presented by Identity Crisis, they are able to unite once more. During storylines such as Infinite Crisis and Final Crisis, the JLA band together to defeat evil. Even when the forces they are battling seem far too powerful to be beat, the team manages to come together in impressive feats of determination and strength. Recently, in the Forever Evil storyline, Earth is invaded by the Crime Syndicate, the evil version of the JLA from an alternate Earth. The Crime Syndicate claims to have killed the entire Justice League in order to take over the Earth. In truth, the League members are trapped, not killed, but the Crime Syndicate’s claim succeeds in eliminating any and all hope. In a desperate attempt to defeat the invaders, Lex Luthor gathers a group of villains along with Batman, who he discovers is still alive. Together they manage to defeat the Syndicate and free the JLA. While the Forever Evil storyline may feature a defeated JLA, it also proves how capable each of them is, with Batman coming to his team’s aid. It also proves that even having been defeated, the JLA are willing to do everything they can to defeat evil, fighting it to their last breath. Like the JLA, the Avengers, have proven well-enough they truly are Earth’s mightiest. Even though they may be plagued by bickering at times, they too are able to unite in the face of evil. True to that, the Avengers are able to defeat the Masters of Evil. There are several incarnations of the Masters of Evil, such as Baron Zemo’s version in which he assembles them as a means of extracting vengeance from Captain America. Though tough, the Avengers are able to defeat all incarnations. One of the biggest challenges to the team is posed by Ultron in the Age of Ultron storyline. In this storyline, Ultron is an artificial intelligence created by Hank Pym. Ultron turns on his creator, though, as well -- Page 25 as the entire human race. With the assistance of an army of drones, Ultron takes over the world through force, destroying major cities along the way. He succeeds in killing several Avengers, including She-Hulk, Luke Cage, Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic, and the Thing, leaving the rest hopeless and hiding. Even Captain America, the grand optimist, is left questioning the future of the Avengers and of the human population. Hawkeye is able to convince them to keep on fighting, though, and the Avengers take a stand against the tyrannical robot. The event tears the team apart, testing both their power as a team, and their individual strength and conviction. In the end, they are able to defeat Ultron, but only after they themselves are defeated first. Another time the Avengers are pushed past their limits is during the Dark Reign storyline. This follows the Skrull invasion, thwarted by the Avengers. While the Avengers are able to defeat the alien race, the Skrull were ultimately able to infiltrate alarmingly. Tony Stark takes responsibility and, consequently, control of the Avengers is taken from him. Taking advantage of the situation, Norman Osbourn successfully swoops in to take his place, keeping his identity as a villain secret. Stark is forced to go on the run so as not to be forced to reveal the identities of the Avengers to Osbourn. Osbourn simply replaces the Avengers with his own villains who take on the mantles of their heroic predecessors. Though his victory is temporary, Ultron succeeds where the Crime Syndicate does not: in breaking the spirits of Earth’s mightiest. Both teams have met their match on a number of occasions, even being bested at times; however, their defeat is always temporary. As the true superheroes, they are both are able to get back on their feet in order to defeat evil. While both do so with great power and proficiency, the JLA’s ability to maintain hope even at the darkest of times wins them this round. Reputation As a team comprised of true superheroes, the Justice League is often revered. They are the best of heroes and always fight to protect the Earth and all its inhabitants. As such, they are met with great public appreciation. The people are not only grateful, but they admire the Justice League. Be it their powers, strength, or simply their character, all the Justice League’s members have earned the public’s admiration. The same acceptance, however, does not always extend to the authorities. As the Justice League operates fairly independently, governments, militaries, and police departments clash at times with the heroes. Often, the great power of the JLA appeals to the government’s need to control it. In particular, most all of the individual members have faced opposition in their crime-fighting endeavours. Many heroes have even been hunted by authorities as criminals. In time, however, they have managed to turn public opinion in their favour, with the good they do outweighing the blurred lines of their actions in terms of legality. Continued on page 29 Page 26 -- ENTERTAINMENT -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Nine-week summer reading challenge for fiction fans By Cassandra Betts Summer is the time to read books. For many, there is nothing better than lounging in the sun with a good book in hand, turning page after page, completely immersed in a story. Characters who have the ability to bring tears to eyes, adventures that stop one’s breath, these are the types of experiences that await within the pages of the best novels. By embarking on this nine-week summer reading challenge, readers will attempt to finish a book a week for every week of the summer, and will be taking themselves on an emotionally-exhilarating adventure. Week One: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Published in 2003, 534 pages There is no better way to start off a summer full of books than by reading a book about the magical objects themselves. A young adult fantasy novel, Inkheart tells the story of twelve-year-old Maggie and her peculiar father Mo. Although Mo and Maggie both love books, Mo refuses to read aloud to his daughter. When a mysterious scarred stranger shows up at their house, Maggie discovers the reason for her father’s silence: when Mo reads aloud, his voice summons the characters off the pages, literally bringing them to life in the real world. Maggie and Mo must face the gruesome villains that Mo has accidentally pulled from the boundaries of fiction, and the entire novel gives the readers a better understanding of how important books truly are in their lives. Inkheart is the ideal book to kickoff the summer because it is light yet captivating. After ten months of writing essays, analyzing Shakespeare and studying a single novel for months at a time, Inkheart provides a refreshing change in that readers can easily mow through it in a few days. That being said, the characters are still incredibly complex and dynamic, which is what makes Inkheart such an intense read. Dustfinger, a fire-eater who wants something more than to return to his own story, embodies all the characteristics that humans typically disapprove of. A traitor and a coward, Dustfinger is one of the most loveable characters in the book because his emotions are raw and relatable. The villains are terrifying creatures not because they are all-powerful manifestations of evil, but because they have flaws and fears that the readers are able to recognize in themselves and those who surround them. Inkheart is a perfect blend of magic and fantasy, but also of basic human emotions. Its format is also special; Funke begins each of her chapters with a quotation from another novel. Ambitious readers can try to read all of the books that Funke quotes, or try and guess what novel the quotation is from without looking at the title. The quotations help enhance each chapter, amd highlight the importance of fiction. Inkheart is an ode to the greatness of literature and the effect that printed words have on someone’s life, and is therefore fitting to open up the reading challenge. acters. Wolf Larsen alone makes London’s the outcome is equally important to the plot. Week Two: The Sea-Wolf by Jack London story a must-read. Those with more earth- It is also a who-done-it mystery with clues Published in 1909, 244 pages bound tastes will devour this book for its that readers can follow in order to determine By the second week of summer, the thrilling action scenes. The ferocious storms, the characters’ identity. Dream Park is very novelty of excessive free time begins to wear inter-crew feuds, and mutinies will help the much a plot-driven novel. The characters off. People are bored by the monotony and land-locked Albertan live a life of adventure serve their purpose, but they are not remarklaziness of summer afternoons and are long- on the open sea and effectively stave-off able, like Wolf Larsen or Dustfinger. This is the book for readers who want the best of all ing for a fantastic adventure. The Sea-Wolf second-week summer apathy. genres and who love some good science ficis categorized as a “psychological adventure novel” and it certainly lives up to the Week Three: Dream Park by Lary Niven tion. title. Readers will be transported to a time- and Steven Barnes less world of sea and sky, a place where the Published in 1981, 320 pages Week Four: American Gods by Neil strength of the ocean and the force of man Dream Park is a delightful romp Gaiman are the only two things that matter in a primi- through the science-fiction genre. Taking Published in 2001, 588 pages tive world. The book kicks off with a fantas- place in 2051, the Dream Park world is Week four marks the end of the first tic shipwreck, where the narrator Humphrey quite similar to the present day except for month of summer, and is the perfect time for van Weyden (or “Hump” as he is later chris- the games. In 2051, live action role-playing one of the most quintessential North Ameritened by Wolf Larsen) falls off his ferry and games are prevalent in society, and are used can summer vacations: the road trip! Ameriis picked up by the seal-schooner, the Ghost. heavily by the media. Players pay fees in or- can Gods is the ultimate road trip on steroids Within the first thirty pages, London exposes der to play in a game, where they are given with Norse gods, Greek gods, Egyptian gods, his readers to death, describes the essence of a character, a quest, and a story. The sets technology gods and murderers popping up life and debates man’s true motivation in are expansive. Entire islands and other such at every roadside attraction. American Gods life. landscapes are created to make the experi- is written under the premise that gods are At first glance, The Sea-Wolf is ence more life-like. Computers, gamemas- incarnations of humans’ beliefs; therefore, a story about a there are many different versions pampered genof the same god. The Norse god tleman who finds Odin, for example, exists as two himself enslaved different characters, the original to a primitive Odin from mythology who was Captain and his born out of the Icelandic setjourney to adapt tlers’ beliefs, and Mr. Wednesto the brutalday, the version of Odin who was ity of life at sea. brought over by the thoughts of In actuality, the people who came to America. The Sea-Wolf is In contemporary society, where much more than people are starting to lose faith that; it a perin divine beings and trust instead fect marriage of in technology, new gods are besavageness and ing born, such as Media and The sophistication Technical Boy, who is the god of that reveals deep the Internet. The book focuses on truths about huthe brewing war between the new man nature. Algods and the old gods. Although though Hump’s it is written in a semi-omniscient development is third person style, the story is incredibly intermostly told through Shadow’s Photo by Cassandra Betts esting, his main American Gods, Dream Park, Freak the Mighty, Thirteen Reasons Why and The Sea-Wolf perspective, a human ex-convict purpose is to are must-read masterpieces that should be found on every reader’s shelf this summer who is employed as Mr. Wednesserve as a charday’s bodyguard. American Gods is an essential acter foil to Wolf Larsen. Wolf Larsen is ters and holograms control the game; if play- an atypical anti-hero. While Hump is weak ers are struck by weapons with a holographic read because it does not fit into any specific physically, Wolf Larsen is strong and intimi- tip they are informed that they must pretend genre. The beginning of the novel is decidedly fantasy, with gods traipsing all over the dating. While Hump is an idealist, believing to die. that each man has a purpose and a soul, Wolf The Dream Park world alone is de- country, but as the story progresses it divergLarsen is a realist, choosing to believe than lightful enough to fill an entire novel. The es into a thriller-style mystery. Until the last man’s only goal is survival, making him no creativity of the new technology is enough to few chapters many readers still have no clue make any sci-fi geek shake with joy. Anoth- what is going on, but the abstract wackiness more noble than a microscopic yeast. Wolf Larsen is brutal and primi- er dimension is added to the plot, however, is surprisingly captivating and the novel is tive. He seems to have no regard for other when one of the security guards is murdered. impossible to put down. Gaiman’s ideas also people’s suffering, and he constantly tor- Only someone in the game could have com- demonstrate an almost unparalleled origitures his crew, both physically and mentally, mitted the crime, so Alex Griffin, a detective nality. When Shadow and Mr. Wednesday and flies into sudden violent rages. Despite with a hearty disdain for gaming in general, go on their road trip, roadside attractions this, he is also very well-educated, teaching must join the game undercover to capture the are described as places of power. Humans himself complex subjects. At times, he also culprit. The stakes are high; he must succeed are attracted to this power, but instead of shows a contradictory benevolence towards in the fantasy-game world in order to catch building monuments like Stonehenge or a Hump, intimately discussing ideals with him the killer, and if he dies in the game he will cathedral as is done in Europe, they erect, and expressing pride when he learns to stand be forced to leave. tacky tourist traps so that Americans can on his own two legs. With this development, Dream wonder around and feel satisfaction without The Sea-Wolf is the perfect novel Park converges into three distinct genres. substance. Quirky ideas like these are what for those who want a book that discusses It is very much a science-fiction story, but make American Gods a gem in the world of morals, and has unforgettably complex char- the game is a fantasy-adventure, of which literature. Continued on page 26 June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER Continued from page 26 Week Five: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving Published in 1989, 617 pages After the chaos and magical confusion of American Gods, John Irving’s seventh novel is a welcome return to realism. There are no media gods in Irving’s masterpiece, but there is a great deal of talk about God and religion. No matter what readers believe they should not shy away from experiencing Owen’s story. It is not a story about a particular religion or faith but a universal emotional experience that will appeal to anyone, from the most cynical to the most devout. Owen Meany is a strange child, due to his unusually small size and voice, which seems to be stuck at a perpetual scream. The narrator, Johnny, first introduces readers to Owen when he talks about how they would pick him up over their heads and pass his from desk to desk at Sunday school so that he would scream at them to put him down. Owen and Johnny have a strange friendship. Owen is charmed by Johnny’s mother until he accidentally kills her with a foul ball during a baseball game. Despite this, the two boys maintain their friendship, and the book describes their journey from childhood to adulthood, where they are in the midst of the Vietnam War. A Prayer for Owen Meany is an emotional read. The humor is biting, and readers will find themselves laughing out loud at the ridiculous antics that Johnny and Owen get up to. Owen is incredibly charming and if he does not capture readers’ hearts when he plays baby Jesus at his church’s Christmas pageant, he will have won them over by the time he enlists the basketball team to carry the school phychiatrist’s car into the auditorium. John Irving’s writing style is beautiful. Each character has many layers of emotions and personality traits, and it is impossible not to fall in love with Owen, or to not relate with underachieving Johnny. By the end of week five, readers should have bought a box of tissues. A Prayer for Owen Meany will make readers cry by laughing so hard, and then they will just be crying. Week Six: Ride the Wind by Lucia St. Clair Robson Published in 1982, 595 pages The sixth week of summer is when certain students begin to actually miss their classes, and all the knowledge that can be obtained through school. Robson’s historical novel Ride the Wind is a fictional piece based on a true story that details the fall of the Comanche nation in the twentieth century. It is the perfect read for those who are missing their social studies classes, those who are interested in North American history, or those who just want a good romance. The novel begins in 1836 when nine-yearold Cynthia Ann Parker is kidnapped by the Comanche Indians from her family’s settlement and covers her life and the life of her son Quanah, who was the last free war chief of the Comanche. Cynthia Ann Parker grows up in the pages of Ride the Wind, completely -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- ENTERTAINMENT -- Page 27 The novel is written in a format that cisco d’Anconia, the millionaire playboy, is adopting the Comanche culture and way of creates incredible suspense. The story is told strangely alluring, and throughout the novel life. Incredibly complex and multifacet- in first person from Clay’s perspective, but his motives are slowly revealed, making ed, Ride the Wind captures the universal need the contents of Hannah’s audiotapes are also him one of the most fascinating characters to fit in as a child and the awkwardness of transcribed in italics, so that there are essen- in the piece. Hank Reardan, the owner of blossoming romance, while still remaining a tially two narrators of the troubling story. As a steel mill and the inventor of a new type potent social statement in regards to the re- the tapes keep playing, Clay wanders around of metal, is also quite loveable, and readers will find his struggle lationship with his morals admirable. between Although each of these the “Indicharacters is supposed to ans” and represent a part of Rand’s the “white ideal human, they are all m a n . ” surprisingly relatable. Her The story antagonists, the men who is special refuse to work and just live because it off the talents of others, are does not also very recognizable, and gloss over most readers will admit any of the that they have met people brutality just like them in real life. that was Although Rand’s views are exhibited definitely on the extreme by both side, Atlas Shrugged is a the settlers necessary read. The story and the and characters are engagComanche ing, and it is incredibly during the interesting to be exposed time peto a new way of thinking, riod. The Photo by Cassandra Betts Comanche A Prayer for Owen Meany, Ride the Wind, Inkheart and Atlas Shrugged are good enough to read twice even if readers completely disagree with it. are not portrayed as helpless martyrs as they often the city at night, following a map that Hanare in textbooks, but are described as a beau- nah has left of all the important places in her Week Nine: Freak the Mighty by Rodman tiful flawed people, who kill and pillage and sad story. Aside from the fact that a dead Philbrick demonstrate the savagery that they are ac- girl is talking on a very serious subject, the Published in 1993, 169 pages cused of. At the same time, the settlers’ ruth- novel is eerie because Clay is a very sympa- After Atlas Shrugged readers need lessness and ignorance is also highlighted, thetic and relatable narrator, and readers are a palate cleanser, something light and fresh proving that people, no matter where they left wondering what he could possibly have to finish off the summer. Freak the Mighty is the definition of a feel-good book. It poscome from or how they live, are always go- done to contribute to Hannah’s suicide. Any readers who enjoyed John Green’s Pa- sesses cathartic qualities: the ending is deving to have faults that define them. Although a very serious book, Ride the Wind per Towns will love 13 Reasons Why. In its astating, but somehow right, and the rest of has many lighthearted moments. Cynthia’s entirety, the story is a cautionary tale about the book lifts readers up. Maxwell Kane lives romance with one of the Comanche leaders how the smallest actions can create a snow- with his grandparents because his father is in is heart-warmingly adorable and will cause ball effect that can have drastic consequenc- prison for murder. Max is huge for his age any readers who love a good romance story es. This powerful novel is driven by the sus- but slow, and all the others kids are afraid to swoon. Robson also does a superb job of pense and creepiness, but the message is an of him. Kevin “Freak” Avery is the opposite. portraying the everyday aspect of the Co- important one about suicide prevention that He suffers from Morquoi syndrome, is unmanche’s culture that is often overlooked by will stick with readers long after they have usually small, and has to wear braces on his figured out Clay’s role on the tapes. legs, but he is gifted intellectually. Together, other historical texts. Freak and Max join together and form Freak Week Eight: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand the Mighty, setting out on quests around the Week Seven: 13 Reasons Why by Jay Published in 1957, 1168 pages neighbourhood. Freak lends Max his brain, Asher Although it is probably impossible and Max lends Freak his body, carrying him Published in 2007, 288 pages Jay Asher’s first novel is a haunt- to count how many people have heard of At- around on his shoulders so that they form a ing novel that reads just like a ghost story las Shrugged, those numbers quickly begin single unit. Philbrick’s story is one of imaginabut recounts events that could easily take to dwindle when counting how many people place in real life. It is an intense mixture of have actually read Rand’s masterpiece. The tion and overcoming adversity. It is difficult suspense and regret that tackles tough issues weight of the book alone makes it intimidat- not to be charmed by the boys’ innocence, like bullying and suicide. A few weeks af- ing, and when the heaviness of the content creativity, and the way they accept each othter high school student Hannah Baker com- is taken into account many shy away from er completely, disregarding their individual mits suicide, Clay Jensen receives a box of the 1168-page monster. Although reading shortcomings. The boys live off of a code thirteen audiotapes in the mail. There is no all of Altas Shrugged in a week may prove based on King Arthur’s knights of the round return address, and when Clay turns on the difficult, for those readers who have already table, and therefore hold themselves to the first tape he hears Hannah’s voice, explain- finished the previous seven books it should highest standard. Freak the Mighty is the perfect ing that each tape is meant for a certain per- be a welcome challenge. Ayn Rand is known as an extreme conclusion to a summer full of adventure. It son, a certain reason why she killed herself. Clay has to listen to all the tapes and send right-wing idealist, and her novels are of- shows that no matter the circumstances, it is them on to the next person; otherwise, Han- ten viewed as merely a vehicle for her ide- always possible to create excitement, even nah promises that someone else has copies ology, objectivism. Despite this, Rand’s if it is just by a shift in perception. It also of the tapes and will release them to the pub- story and characters are quite captivating. embodies the innocence that can be brought lic. Understandably, Clay is horrified, partic- Dagny Taggart, the main protagonist, is the back by reading. With enchanting advenularly since he cared about Hannah and felt incarnation of the strong female; she runs tures in the mundane world, life lessons and like they could have had a deep connection, a railroad, knows what she wants in life, friendship, Freak the Mighty hopefully conand is not afraid to go out and get it. Fran- cludes a summer that was equally as special. if only she had opened up a bit. Page 28 -- ENTERTAINMENT -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER Book Your Road Test Online -- June 2015 June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- ENTERTAINMENT -- Page 29 Intense conflict on the rise between Marvel and DC By Dominic Caston Nemeses are common throughout history, especially in the tantalizing world of comics. Every Batman has his Joker, just as every Thor has his Loki. So it should come as no surprise that the two biggest comic book companies in the world are arch rivals. While DC is generally known for its slightly darker and more twisted compelling storylines, Marvel is better known for the pure raw fun they have with their comic book plots. Both DC and Marvel are the perfect mirrors for each other, both possessing the capability to stand on top. However, instead of a clean-cut brawl, the battle for first place feels more like a game of chess between these two powerhouses. Each company has its own tricks and game-changing moves to make either sneakily hidden or blatantly obvious in their competitive rivalry. Let’s take a look at the board and determine how close to victory either Marvel or DC is. If one is not familiar with Marvel’s battle plan by now, it should be known that their strategy is both brilliant and as previously stated, blatantly obvious, so obvious in fact that many other companies including DC have begun to follow suit. Since 2008 Marvel has been building a shared cinematic universe, storing within it hundreds of characters and story element threads ready to be pulled on at a moment’s notice. With the massive success of their latest film Avenger: Age of Ultron, as well as their long line of other successful films and television series, DC is at a disadvantage. With only one film so far as a part of the DC Universe (DCU), that film being Man of Steel, the playing field may seem one-sided but a few aces are carefully tucked in DC’s secretive sleeve. The first film to join the DCU is Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice set to release in 2016; it will feature the return of Superman (Henry Cavill) as well as newcomers Batman (Ben Affleck), Lex Luther (Jesse Eisenberg), Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), and Aqua Man (Jason Momoa). With the introduction of these major players in the DCU and the positive reception its first trailer has received, Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice is on course to be one of the highestgrossing films of 2016, especially with fans knowing some of its influences derive from the highlyacclaimed graphic novel by Frank Miller titled The Dark Knight Returns. A more slightly lessknown film that has recently begun production is based upon a lesser well known group of criminals called the Suicide Squad. If viewers have been following the show Arrow or keeping up to date with DC Comics (the new 52), that name may be familiar to them. The group is run by Amanda Waller, who is in charge of a special government agency called A.R.G.U.S. (Advanced Research Group United Support). In this “Squad” there are New game-changing technology By Aiden Wong easy access that almost everyone touchpad is located on the side of This year has been very knows how to operate. Google the device. Swiping backwards influential from a technologi- X, a facility within Google de- shows current events like weather cal standpoint. Introductions and voted to technology such as driv- and sliding forwards shows past advancements of several devic- erless cars, were the creators of events like call history and meses have been made, like smart the glasses. The device resembles sages. It also comes with a camwatches and curved TVs. In the regular eyeglasses with a head- era and has the ability to record coming years it will only get bet- up display. This means there is a in the quality of 720p HD video. ter. The Google Glass has Aside from this, it also has been slowly making it into several built-in third party more people’s living exand Google applications like perience. This new device Google+, Gmail, Google has been becoming more Maps, and The New York and more popular these Times. past months and can be Google Glass cannot seen worn by many people only be controlled by swippublicly in the US. Even ing, but can be managed though it has become a using voice controls. To acmore common device, it is tivate this feature the users still in its prototype phase can either tilt their heads up as Google has not made 30˚ or tap the touchscreen changes to release a final pad and say “Okay Glass,” product yet. The Google followed by a command like Glass was able to be pur“Take a picture” or “Record Photo by Aiden Wong a video.” chased for a limited time this year. Soon, these glasses can be replaced by Google Glass Consumers are very sup Google Glass is a portive of the Google Glass type of wearable technology with transparent display that can pres- and cannot wait for the final prodan optical head-mounted display ent data without having the user uct to be released. This newly-in(OHMD). The universally-known to look away from the viewpoint troduced device still has room for company was aiming for a device they are currently focused on. improvement, but can be considthat was a ubiquitous computer: This idea first originated from pri- ered one of the best inventions acone that could be worn every- vate piloted planes; however, it is cording to reviews on the product where and used by everyone. now being used by automobiles by Time Magazine. In the coming When looking through the Google and commercial planes. year, one can expect releases of The Google Glass has the final product available for the Glass, it is formatted much like a smartphone. This provides for several convenient features. A public to purchase. many members, some more familiar than others; for instance, the jester Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), the quick-witted Deadshot (Will Smith), the brute KillerCroc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), the leader Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), and the prince of crime himself the Joker (Jared Leto). Other members of the squad will include Katana, Enchantress, Captain Boomerang, Slipknot and El Diablo. With such a vast number of characters being introduced very shortly to the DCU, it will quickly rise to be a worthy challenge for the MCU. The next big films on Marvel’s timetable are no pushovers either, with Antman to release in June and Captain America 3: Civil War set to release May of 2016. Some of Marvel’s heavy hitters are right around the corner. Civil War will be based upon the comic of the same name. It will pit rivals Captain America and Iron Man against each other in an epic battle of superheroes with other Avengers such as Hawkeye and Black Widow picking sides as well as the introduction of key players like Black Panther and the recently acquired Spiderman. Both of Marvel and DC have a few surprises in store throughout these next few years. With a Civil War on the rise and a tiny hero to emerge on the MCU side of things, the DCU will feature an epic showdown between a Dark Knight and an all-powerful Angel, as well as the formation of a more than criminal Suicide Squad. Comic book movie-goers more than have their plates full of delicious hero versus hero action, and intense battles yet to come. The side of these conflicts viewers will choose to align with in the epic showdowns to come is still up for debate. One will have to side with the patriot Captain America, or the Invincible Ironman, Batman or Superman? Viewers will have plenty of time to pick with a long wait ahead of them. The dawn of justice begins in 2016 and nobody should miss it. Continued from page 25 transparent relationship between the heroes and the people, less secretive than that between the JLA and their world. Both teams are generally met with appreciation from the public. While the authorities may at times condemn or hunt them, the people tend to rally behind their heroes. The JLA does an excellent job of maintaining public image, while efficiently protecting the world, and also maintaining a mostly peaceful relationship with governing bodies. The Avengers, however, are able to maintain a more open relationship. Though in the world of superheroes, openness is not of the utmost importance, their ability to do so, in a secretive world, is impressive; for that, the Avengers take this round. According to the showdown, the JLA are the winners. Ultimately though, both teams are truly the best of the best. As seen in the JLA/Avengers crossover miniseries, they are equals. While they may conduct their business differently and each team may approach their crime-fighting differently, both get the job done. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, therefore when it comes to pitting the JLA and the Avengers against each other, there can be no real winner. Thus, they both win in a draw, as they have proven they are both the greatest and mightiest of heroes. Overall, while the JLA’s image has been through some turbulence, their heroic actions have made them much loved among the people. Similar to the JLA, the Avengers’ public image is quite positive. Most of the time they are loved by civilians, who support them and their quest to protect the Earth. When things go wrong, though, such as after the Skrull invasion, the Avengers are usually blamed, even when they could not have possibly predicted an alien invasion. As they work with and for the elusive SHIELD, they are, for the most part, working under government authority. While SHIELD is its own entity and operates without the normal restrictions set upon such organizations as the military, SHIELD is not free of all authority. As an international organization, based in the US, it still respects most international governments, even working with them at times. In turn, the Avengers are usually respectful of bodies of authority, though they do have more leeway than any other crime-fighting team or organization would have. This cooperation, though, means that the Avengers can be held more accountable for their actions or the outcome of their actions, as with the Skrull invasion. While this may not always be in the Avengers favour, it does allow for a more Page 30 -- SPORTS -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Scarlett gives their all at the Track and Field City Finals By Sam McIntosh The Scarlett Track and Field team finished off their season with suberb performances at both the Red Divisional and the City Championships. While not finishing as well as they did last year at Cities, the team still had some great performances that made this year a success. The Red Divisional was a great opportunity for the team as it gave them great practice and the Male and Female Junior, Intermediate, and Senior teams all had top three finishes in the overall standings. Paul Sze, one of the head coaches, said that the Red Divisional was good for the team as “it’s good to get athletes competing against other schools.” These great results from Sze, Kim Cousins, Dave Stock and Fraser Calderwood. They have been helping the team realize their full potential and give their all this season. Their guidance and passion for track and field helped give the team an edge for the entire season that pushed them all the way to the City Championships. The Female Junior and Male Intermediate teams doing very well in overall points, both coming in second at the City Championships, providing hope that the team can do even better next year given all of the experience that they gained from this season. The Seniors also went out on a high note with a third place standing for the Boys Senior team in the overall standings and some great performances from the Senior continuation from the teams results at the Red Divisional. Overall, this was a fantastic showing for the entire team and should have people on the lookout for them next season. The hope for even better results next season is also expressed by Sze, “I think we have a clear vision for the future and we, as a team, can show our desire by Scarlett looks forward to another year and congratulates all those who participated from Divisionals to Provincials. Lancers performed exceptionally well at Provincials, with many medals won including: Grade 10: Liane Downey placed 4th in hurdles, along with placing 3rd in the 4x100 Photo by Josh Lo It was a hard day for the team as many track and field teams brought their A-game to Cities Photo by Josh Lo Paul Sze, staff looks on as the track and field team goes for glory in the City Championships the Red Divisional helped propel the team towards fantastic performances at the City Championships. Sze is also very happy that “Scarlett has at least 20 athletes going to provincials and I fully congratulate them for getting to there.” Much of the team’s success goes to the efforts of the fantastic coaches, Girls team. Sze, says the team did their best but “when you compete at this level, the difference between first and second can be as close as .5 of a point; therefore we need everyone to compete on the key dates (Divisionals and Cities).” These results from the City Championships were a great working even harder for next season. I am totally excited about what we can achieve.” If the Junior and Intermediate Boys and Girls teams are able to take their experiences from Cites and apply it to next season, the sky would be the limit for the team. There were great showings at Cities such as Lianne Downey, Grade 10, placing in first in the Girls 80 metre Hurdles, and the Junior Girls 4x100 relay team placing in first as well. Austin Glenn, Grade 12, came in first in the Boys 100 Meter Hurdle as did Derek Uzoh, Grade 12, in the Boys High Jump. The entire team should be proud of their accomplishments. As Sze puts it, “All we want is our athletes to be their best by attending practices, offering a strong coaching programme and be passionate about representing Scarlett Track and Field. In order to compete with other schools we need all athletes to be prepared to make sacrifices and want to represent Scarlett’s Track & Field team.” Metre Relay with Kyle Steil, Aleisha Branch, Alexandra Vanderput. Jovana Tepavac won a silver medal in the 1500-metre race. Lionel Foxcroft placed 9th in pole vault. Grade 11: Katie Chehowy won a bronze medal in the 800-metre race. Alex Burk placed 6th in discus and 8th in the 3000-metre race. Tyler Kiyonaga placed 3rd in the 3000 metre race. Derek Uzoh won a gold medal for high jump and a gold medal for triple jump. Chase Wall won a silver medal for javelin throw. Grade 12: Austin Glenn won a gold medal in hurdles and placed 4th in shotput. Ewan Mackenzie won a bronze in the seniors hurdles. Jake Holder placed 7th in the 800-metre race. The FEVER would like to congratulate Lancers on their fantastic showing! June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- SPORTS -- Page 31 Scarlett athletes receive awards at Night of the Lancer By FEVER staff Silver Award, Grade 11: Katie Ewart. On Wednesday, June 10 Dr. E.P. Scarlett held its annual Night of the Lancer Awards Ceremony to celebrate coaches and athletes. Because of the hard workd, dedication, and perserverance of athletes and coaches alike, Scarlett was able to carry on its tradition of high athletic achievement. This was a special year for Lancer Athletics as the Rugby Program grew enough to create a competitive stand-alone Junior Boys team. The talented team impressed coaches and fans alike as they finished third in league play and competed in the quater final game of playoffs. It is no surprise that Scarlett is so successful when considering the talent of both coaches and athletes. Congratulations to Pete McMahon for his incredible contributions to the football programs at Scarlett. The following are Athlete of the Year nomimees, winners, and individual sport awards. Gold Award, Grade 12: Breanne Beatty, Alicia Kachra, Brittany Kohlman, Michael Rowley. Distinction: Anna Bender, Mikayla Welykochy, Riva Kessel, Isabel Loewen. MVP: Kasandra Knappett. JUNIOR BOYS FOOTBALL JUNIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL Distinction: Cesar Manrique, Jakob Nason, Tresoro Mwanza, Marshall Dushinski, Luke Coles, Scott Farrell. MVP: Drew Kenna (Offensive MVP), Leighton Kemna (Defensive MVP), Riven Footit (Team MVP). SENIOR BOYS FOOTBALL Distinction: Lucas Scheuerman, Kieran Distinction: Jesse Elser, Jackson Howe. MVP: Ethan Bromley. SENIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Distinction: Hilary Howe, Allisa Dandenault . MVP: Helena Gagnier. brough, Austin Hauser. MVP: Daniel Rosendorff. SWIM AND DIVE Distinction: Matthew Torvik, Arash Nourimand, Shilpan Shah, Daniel McClement, Scott Ingram, Nikolas Hallett, Tracy Zhao, Olivia Charles, Jovana Tepavac, Yuwei Xia Kristen Ling, Anna Bender. MVP: Michael Rowley. BADMINTON Distinction: Joyce Guo, Sunny Guo, Aiden Wong, Lina Lem. MVP: Lisa Pei. JUNIOR GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY Distinction: Mariya Lahbat, Taylor Corasiniti, Marthe Henry.. MVP: Kelsie Volek. SENIOR GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY ATHLETE OF THE YEA R NOMINEES Distinction: Madeleine Yeomans, Jessica Simpson, Lea Bamberg. MVP: Rachel Pizante Grade 10 Girls: Abby MacLean, Hannah MacLean, Kasandra Knappett, Jovana Tepavac, Ruiwen Pei. Grade 10 Boys: Leighton Kemna, Drew Kenna, Lionel Foxcroft, Jesse Elser, Jackson Howe. Grade 11 Girls: Linzee Aston, Madeleine Yeomans, Hilary Howe. Grade 11 Boys: Daniel Jovanovic, Ethan Kimira, Ethan Bromley, Tyler Kiyonaga. Grade 12 Girls: Natasha Pye, Gabrielle Veenstra. Grade 12 Boys: Josh Rice, Jack Drybrough Ryan Skingle, Kieran Lamont. JUNIOR VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD Distinction: Lianne Downey, Kylie Stiel, Drue Nooyen, Linzee Aston, Drew Kenna, Matt Foster, Tyler Cox, Luke Coles, Emma Hastie. MVP: Riva Kessel and Lionel Foxcroft. INTERMEDIATE TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Grade 10: Riva Kessel, and Robbie St. Jean. Grade 11: Anna Bender and Aaron Farquharson. Grade12: Alana Johnson and Jake Holder. SPECIAL AWARDS Tom Sorenson Award: Josh Rice. Grade 12 Excellence Awards: Mike Bell, Graeme Brown, Jake Comrie, Jack Drybrough, Colten Esser, Austin Hauser, Jake Holder, Blaise Kemna, Kieran Lamont, Andrew LaRiviere, Ben Lyall, Deion Dochstader, Ryan Skingle, Bryton Such, Josh Rice, Daryl Ross, Cassandra Betts, Georgia Bolen, Emily Dickson, Christina Ginn, Devin Greenfield, Quinn Hardstaff, Alana Johnson, Hannah Neufeld, Rhiannon Perry, Natasha Pye, Jessica Simpson, Emily Tiessen, Gabrielle Veenstra, Wendy Wang, Carley Winhold. SPORTS MEDICINE Award of Merit, Grade 10: Hayley Donald. Photo by Ayesha Shaikh The Senior Boys Volleyball team represented the Lancer name well as City Champions Lamont, Dan Jovanovic, Deion Dochstader, Ji Hoon Kim, Yi Chao Hu, Allen McGurk, Cameron Edgecombe. MVP: Ethan Kimura (Offensive MVP), Michael Bell (Defensive MVP), Mike Bell (Team MVP). CROSS COUNTRY Distinction: Karson Fitzsimmons, Robert Germsheid, Katie Chehowy, Jovana Tepavac, Emily Lefroy, Garrett Empey, Ryan Skingle, Tyler Kiyonaga, Blaise Kemna, Jack Drybrough. MVP: Cassandra Betts, Natasha Pye, Jake Holder. GIRLS SOCCER Distinction: Kennedy Martin, Brown, Eryn Libert-Scott. MVP: Quinn Hardstaff. Megan JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SENIOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL Distinction:Pearce Eshenko, Jacob Reid. MVP: Josh Rice. JUNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL Distinction: Abby MacLean, Hannah MacLean, Stephanie Pye. MVP: Riva Kessel. JUNIOR BOYS BASKETBALL Distinction: Jacob Frank, Cale Bauer. MVP: Robbie St. Jean. SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL Distinction: Gabrielle Veenstra, Natasha Pye, Hilary Howe. MVP: Alana Johnson. SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL Distinction: Tobi Adelodun, Jack Dry- Distinction: Cleo Williams, Katie Chehowy, Madison Hayley, Omega Mukakati, Josh Lo, Kale Dotzler, Austin Glenn, Logan Kinghorn, Mark Moore, Chase Wall, Tyler Kiyonaga. MVP: Alexandra Burk and Derek Uzoh. SENIOR TRACK AND FIELD Distinction: Alana Johnson, Whitney Mueller, Naomi Sinclair, Gabrielle Veenstra, Nigel Bowen, Bryan Hill, Aaron McClatchey, Jake Holder, Ryan Skingle. MVP: Natasha Pye and Ewan Mackenzie. JUNIOR BOYS RUGBY Distinction: Matt Cook and Seth Krukowski, Lars Lang MVP: Josh French. SENIOR BOYS RUGBY Distinction: Carson Tweed and Jake Comrie. MVP: Liam Quinn. Page 32 -- SPORTS The 2015 edition of the National Hockey League Entry Draft, which will be held on June 26 and 27 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, will be the 53rd draft held in NHL history. Since the first NHL draft was held on June 5, 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, the event has acted as an annual meeting of all NHL franchises that allows teams to systematically select the rights to available amateur hockey players who meet eligibility requirements. Criteria of eligibility for the draft has changed dramatically over 53 years but currently players who are eligible to be selected by an NHL team must be North American-born players who are eighteen to twenty years old or a European-born players of any age. Though there is no age restriction for European players entering the draft, it should be noted that European players most often fall into the same eighteen-to-twenty age group as North American players, this is because older European players will choose to enter the National Hockey League through unrestricted free agency instead of the draft. Players chosen in the entry draft must come from major junior, collegiate, or European leagues and must also be entering the league for the very first time. If a player has previously played under an NHL contract, they are required to re-enter the league through free agency. The NHL Entry Draft was known as the NHL Amateur Draft up until 1979 and has not always been the public spectacle it is today. The draft was not made a public event until 1980 when it was held at the Montreal Forum. Before 1980 the draft was always conducted in Montreal hotels or NHL league offices and was closed to the general public. Even after the event was opened up to the public, the NHL did not come up with the idea to tour the draft around to different locations until 1985 when the entry draft was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the first time the event was held outside of Montreal. When fans began to show more of an interest in the draft, it was not long before television coverage of the draft began. 1984 marked the first year that the NHL draft aired on live television when CBC covered the event in English and French for Canadian viewers. After draft fever hit Canadians, it was not long after that it caught on among American fans as well. The Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan was the site of the first NHL draft held in the United States in 1987 -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School and also marked the first year that US sports networks broadcasted the event to hockey fans. This year the NHL draft is packed with storylines as it projects to be one of the deepest drafts in recent years. The Edmonton Oilers hold the first overall pick for the fourth time in six years and they are expected to draft Erie Otters’ centre Connor McDavid, one of the most talked about prospects since Sidney Crosby. After McDavid, the players projected to be picked in the first round are so talented that it has been said that every team picking in the first round is going to be getting a good player and that there truly is not a drop-off in talent until well past the middle of the second round. With so many exciting players in the mix, it is expected that there will be plenty of movement in the first round. Though draft rankings are usually quite good at predicting the order in which players will be chosen, with the exception of a few players every year who surprise the hockey world, it seems as though this year is truly a toss-up in terms of where players will be selected, after the almost guaranteed first and second picks. The abundance of talent available at almost every position will allow teams to choose players based on the positions where their teams lack instead of solely focusing on the best player available at their draft position. Although it appears that those who compile draft rankings will have a hard time predicting the positions in which the best players will be selected this year, they are still useful in giving fans, scouts and NHL teams a good idea of who the best players are in any given draft class. One of the most reliable and popular scouting services that releases numerous draft rankings throughout the hockey season is International Scouting Services Hockey (or ISS for short). According to their website, ISS is “the world’s leading independent scouting and information provider on hockey prospects.” ISS is one of the most referenced services as the hockey world, including fans, media, and NHL teams themselves, prepare for the NHL Entry Draft. Its updated rankings come out every month of the hockey season and are often quite accurate in where they rank prospects in comparison to where the prospects are actually chosen. ISS’s May rankings, released this year on May 6, are not the final rankings that will come out before the entry draft but tend to be almost identical to the June -- Scarlett FEVER rankings which are released following the Canadian Hockey League’s Memorial Cup tournament, meaning the May rankings are typically just as useful as the final rankings are. According to these May rankings, the five players profiled below are the top five prospects heading into the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. To get a better idea of who these prospects are and what they can bring to the NHL teams looking to draft them, here is a preview of the top five NHL draft prospects according to ISS hockey: 1. Connor McDavid- Centre, Erie Otters (Ontario Hockey League) 2014/2015 Regular Season Stats- 47 games played, 44 goals, 76 assists, 120 points, +/(+60) 2015 Playoff Stats- 20 games played, 21 goals, 28 assists, 49 points, +/- (+12) McDavid, born in New Market, Ontario, is the highest-ranked player in this year’s NHL draft and is almost guaranteed to go first overall and become a part of the Edmonton Oilers organization. McDavid has been considered the undisputed number one pick all season despite pre-season predictions that pinned him against Jack Eichel, who some thought could take the number one spot from McDavid. From the time he was granted exceptional player status in the Ontario Hockey League, which allowed him to begin playing in the league one year earlier than would be normally allowed for a player his age, all eyes have been on McDavid. Being only the third player in league history granted this honour (John Tavares and Aaron Ekblad had been given exceptional status before him), it was clear that McDavid possessed an immense amount of talent. Over the span of his OHL career McDavid has jokingly been referred to as “McJesus” because many believe he will be a saviour for whichever NHL organization drafts him, and based on his skill set it seems those individuals are not mistaken. According to many scouts, Connor McDavid is the full package and excels in nearly every aspect of the game. McDavid has excellent vision that allows him to always be aware of where his teammates are on the ice, allowing him to deliver crisp, accurate passes whenever he has the puck on his stick. This makes McDavid a skilled playmaker as well as a talented scorer, a beneficial combination, as most centres are usually credited with being either one or the other and not both. McDavid’s hand-eye coordination, though, is his most prominent -- June 2015 skill as he has a quick and accurate shot that allows him to score from just about every angle. McDavid also possesses excellent acceleration that allows him to move down the ice at blindingly-fast speeds. Though McDavid is on the smaller side for a hockey player, at 6’1” and 187 pounds, he still muscles opposing players off the puck, a skill that will only get better when he gains more muscle mass in the summer leading up to what will likely be his first NHL season. This past season, McDavid was named the captain of the Erie Otters, a position that brought to light his leadership abilities, which tend to get overshadowed by his many other talents. McDavid is known for his shy demeanor and quiet voice in front of the media but teammates, coaches, and the Otters’ general manager Sherry Bassin have all made a point of talking about how humble McDavid is and how much they enjoy being around him. McDavid also has the honour of being the most decorated player in OHL history, as he has won many awards during his time with the Erie Otters. McDavid’s list of awards include: the Jack Ferguson Award for the top pick in the OHL draft, OHL First AllRookie Team honours, the William Hanley Trophy for the OHL’s most sportsmanlike player, the Bobby Smith Trophy for OHL scholastic player of the year, CHL Scholastic Player of the Year (which he won twice), CHL Player of the Year (which he also won twice), OHL Second All-Star Team honours, the Red Tilson Trophy for OHL player of the year, and the CHL Top NHL Prospect of the Year. 2. Jack Eichel- Centre, Boston University Terriers (National Collegiate Athletic Association) 2014/2015 Regular Season Stats- 40 games played, 26 goals, 45 assists, 71 points It is clear that McDavid has become the poster child for this year’s draft because of his immense talent, but despite that it is important for hockey fans to remember that in any other draft year, Jack Eichel would most definitely be the undisputed first overall pick. Unfortunately for Eichel, though, he is stuck in McDavid’s draft class and will therefore most likely go second overall this June, which will make him possibly the best consolation prize in NHL history for the Buffalo Sabres. Winner of the 2015 Hobey Baker Award as the top NCAA men’s hockey player, Eichel was only the second player to ever win the award in his freshman year, only Paul Kariya (who went on to play 15 seasons in the NHL) has ever done the same. After playing the entirety of the NCAA season with the Terriers, Eichel also had the opportunity to join Team USA at the World Hockey Championships which marked the first time he had the opportunity to play against professional players. Eichel, like McDavid, boasts a large array of talents that allow him to be such a successful player. Eichel has natural size at 6’2” and 194 pounds and a large reach that allows him to control play and keep the puck from opponents. Continued on page 33 June 2015 -- Continued from page 32 Like most newly-drafted teenagers, Eichel will be expected to add some muscle mass this offseason if he wants to make the NHL next season and compete with the men he will face in an 82game NHL season. As is the case with all elite players, Eichel has amazing vision and a high hockey IQ that allows him to make smart decisions with and without the puck. Eichel also boasts the rare ability to be a skilled playmaker as well as a scorer. Many fans wonder what sets McDavid apart from Eichel considering how many of the same talents they possess. Well, scouts have noted that McDavid has better vision in the offensive zone in comparison to Eichel, whose vision is most noticeable on the rush. Most teams look more highly upon vision within the offensive zone, therefore McDavid wins that battle. McDavid is also said to have softer hands which allow him to score more highlight-reel goals, which grabs the attention of many NHL scouts, in comparison to goals that Eichel scores which may seem more standard due to their lack of flare. Eichel also lacks the feistiness that McDavid has in his game. While McDavid engages with opponents who attempt to take liberties on him, Eichel opts to completely ignore that side of the game. There is one area where Eichel edges out McDavid, though, and that is when comparing where the two players are on the ice when they score goals. While McDavid scores flashy goals close to the net, he lacks the ability to score many goals from farther out, from the face-off dot to the blue line, whereas Eichel has demonstrated his accurate shot by scoring goals from that area countless times. This is beneficial, especially for an elite hockey player moving into the NHL because star players are often kept away from the front of the net meaning they have to be able to score when they are kept in the far end of the offensive zone. Finally, there is one area of the game where personal preference is the only thing that determines whether or not Eichel or McDavid is better. When using their skates, McDavid uses his shiftiness on the ice to beat opponents, meaning he has more of a stop-and-start skating style that allows him to deke out opponents. Eichel, on the other hand, uses his foot speed to constantly find open space, meaning he is always moving his feet and has less of a startand-stop game. Scarlett FEVER -- Eichel, like McDavid, has won his share of awards during his time in college hockey. Eichel’s awards include: the Hobey Baker Award, Hockey East Scoring Champion, USA Hockey’s Player of the Year, First Team Hockey East honours, All-Rookie Team honours, and MVP at the Patriot League Conference tournament. 3. Dylan Strome- Centre, Erie Otters (Ontario Hockey League) 2014/2015 Regular Season Stats68 games played, 45 goals, 84 assists, 129 points, +/- (+47) 2015 Playoff Stats- 20 games played, 10 goals, 12 assists, 22 points, +/- (+1) Dylan Strome makes up one third of the Strome brothers from Mississauga, Ontario, who have already and will continue to take the hockey world by storm. Strome is the middle child and is currently following in the footsteps of older brother Ryan, who currently plays for the New York Islanders in the NHL, and is simultaneously paving the way for younger brother Matthew who will soon be an elite prospect himself. The 6’3” and 187-pound centre had an extremely productive year and won the OHL scoring title with his 129 regular season points. Strome, unfortunately, has often been overlooked in the past due to the fact that Otters teammate McDavid receives constant attention from the media and fans. This past season, though, Strome was given a chance to break out of the shadows when McDavid went down with a broken hand. Strome did a tremendous job carrying the Otters while their captain was down and therefore raised his draft stock and was able to sustain his high position even when McDavid returned to action. Strome is noted as having a powerful wrist shot and quick release. He also has an extremely high hockey IQ which extends beyond the scope of the rink and into his daily life. Strome is known by his friends and family as being an NHL trivia junkie and can often recall dates of important goals and moments and even statistics of talented players who have played in the past as well as today. His love for hockey trivia portrays the immense passion for hockey that he has and that he tries to incorporate into his game every night. One area where Strome is significantly lacking is in the skating department. Scouts have complained that Strome does not have an explosive stride and is slower at his top speed that other players who will get chosen with the first picks in the draft. This Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School significant downside is something that could potentially play into Strome not being chosen this high in the draft, which could cause movement in other positions later in the first round. If Strome plans to make a case to an NHL team to put him on their roster next season he will have to spend the summer gaining more muscle as well as significantly improving his skating. If he is unable to do so, it is likely he will spend another year in the OHL with the Otters. 4. Lawson Crouse- Left Wing, Kingston Frontenacs (Ontario Hockey League) 2014/2015 Regular Season Stats56 games played, 29 goals, 22 assists, 51 points, +/- (+10) 2015 Playoff Stats- 4 games played, 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 points, +/- (-7) Many scouts consider Lawson Crouse, a native of Mount Brydges, Ontario, a high-risk highreward prospect and his play has caused much debate as to whether or not he should be a high draft pick. The scouts who are in support of his current ranking argue that even though Crouse does not always show up on the scoresheet, he has many other skills that make him a talented player. Those who question Crouse’s draft ranking do not argue with the fact that he is a talented player and should be picked in the first round of this year’s draft, but insist that players who are picked as high as fourth or fifth overall should make more of an impact on the scoresheet than Crouse does. What Crouse does bring to the table for the NHL team that selects him is great size as he is one of the players in the draft that is about as close to NHL size as a player can get at this stage in their development. Crouse is currently 6’3” and 212 pounds and may even add more muscle to his frame as he continues to develop and prepares to enter the NHL. Despite his large frame, Crouse is also an excellent skater and he is credited with being a fantastic two-way player who has great defensive skills. Crouse’s scenario brings up a question that many in the hockey world have debated for many years which is if NHL scouts should focus more on draft-year stats when selecting a player or if there should be more stock put into the player’s overall abilities and potential to be a successful NHL player. Crouse is only seventeen years old, he has lots of time to outperform his less-than-perfect draft year stats and therefore, based on the other skills he possess, has earned the right to be -- SPORTS a high draft pick. Whichever NHL team chooses Crouse will just have to be committed to putting in the effort to ensure his best talents are showcased and that he is given the help necessary to improve those areas in which he currently lacks. 5. Noah Hanifin- Defenceman, Boston College Eagles (NCAA) 2014/2015 Regular Season Stats37 games played, 5 goals, 18 assists, 23 points Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Noah Hanifin is the highest-ranked defenseman in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. The 6’2” and 205-pound defenceman earned such a high ranking because of his high work ethic and hockey IQ in combination with his superb playmaking skills and sound positional awareness. Very rarely is Hanifin out of position and, not only that, he is always aware of where his teammates are on the ice which allows him to make fantastic passes. Hanifin’s skating has also been noted as being extremely smooth and efficient for a defenseman of his size. This past season with Boston College Hanifin also proved his versatility as he played in all situations from powerplay time to the penalty kill and even-strength minutes. There are some questions when it comes to where Hanifin will land in the draft, though, and not all of those questions surround Hanifin and his abilities. Seen as the consensus third overall pick for the majority of the season, Hanifin began to slip in rankings towards the very end of the season. This slip in rankings was reflective of the needs of the Arizona Coyotes, who currently own the thirdoverall pick, and a small decline in Hanifin’s season. With such a deep draft, as mentioned earlier, teams do not have to feel pressure to only pick the best available player at their position as all of the players available are talented; instead, teams seem to be going in with an attitude of drafting for their needs. In the case of the Coyotes, they have the ability to address their biggest problem which is at -- Page 33 the centre ice position, leading many to believe that they will choose Strome instead of Hanifin, moving Hanifin further down the draft rankings. On the other hand, experts could be wrong in their predictions and the Coyotes could draft Hanifin to add to their already strong pool of defensive prospects. Regardless of where in the draft he is chosen, it is strongly believed that Hanifin will need at least another year with Boston College to allow him to keep developing instead of going directly to the NHL next season. It is important to point out that these are just the top five prospects looking to be drafted this June in Florida. This truly is one of the most talented draft classes the NHL has seen in the last few years and every player drafted in the first two rounds has the potential to lead exciting journeys to the NHL. Aside from the top five prospects, some players that have been extensively talked about heading into the draft include: Calgary native (and former Lancer) Nick Merkley, a playmaking centre for the Kelowna Rockets in the WHL, who finished the regular season with 90 points (20 goals and 70 assists) and became the fastest Rocket in Kelowna’s history to reach 100 assists in his WHL career; Russian Ivan Provorov of the Brandon Wheat Kings in the WHL, who is a offensively-gifted defenceman and who scored fifteen goals and notched forty-six assists for a total of sixty-one points on the season; and Mitchell Marner, a native of Markham Ontario, who would have won the OHL scoring title with his London Knights had it not been for Strome’s phenomenal four-point season finale which allowed him to beat Marner’s 126 points (44 goals and 82 assists). With so much anticipation surrounding this draft it is clear that whether or not the rankings are correct that this draft will be talked about well beyond June 26 and 27 and that the players selected will have tremendous impact in the NHL for years to come. Page 34 -- SPORTS -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School From the first puck- Flames were the fifth-youngest drop of the season to Anaheim team in the NHL this season with Ducks forward Corey Perry scor- an average age of twenty-sixing in overtime to put an end to years-old. With the experience of the Flames Cinderella story of a an 82-game season grind and a season, it was a year to remember playoff run to the second round, for the Flames. This season, the these young stars gained priceless Flames were always dubbed as the experience from the ups and the pesky team that had the capability downs moving forward into next of upsetting any team in the league. season and beyond. A combination of circumstances This young Flames roster resulted in the Flames season being was peppered with players fulfillsuch a success for the franchise. ing milestones throughout the sea Bob Hartley proved this son. If one takes a step back, it is season that he is one of the top not difficult to see the spectacular coaches in the league and many season the Flames had. The Flames had twentythink he is the favourite to take home the Jack Adams trophy for one regulars in their lineup, thirCoach of the Year. Hartley has teen forwards and eight defensethe unbelievable ability to groom men (these totals do not include young players into clutch perform- Sam Bennett nor Michael Ferland ers. Hartley and the Flames had due to the fact that they did not 45 wins this season. The last time dress frequently during the reguHartley had more wins than 45, he lar season, only playoffs). Out of had 52 and he carried a Colorado the thirteen forwards, three were Avalanche team to the Stanley rookies: Johnny Gaudreau, Markus Cup Final anchored by five Hall Granlund, and Josh Jooris. Of the of Famers in Joe Sakic, Peter Fors- ten experienced forwards, four berg, Rob Blake, Ray Bourque, and of them matched or passed their Patrick Roy. For Hartley to come career highs: Sean Monahan, Jiri only seven wins away Joe “Whoever the 23 play- Hudler, from matching that Colborne, historic team’s win ers that crack the open- and Lance total with the Flames ing day roster are, one B o u m a . thing is certain: they Now, the current roster is outstanding. From before better be ready to play only six the season started to their most competitive r e m a i n i n g the last game of the brand of hockey under f o r w a r d s : season, Hartley stated David Jones, coach Hartley.” and truly believed that M i k a e l the Flames were “going to shock Backlund, Matt Stajan, Brandon the hockey world,” and that they Bollig, Paul Byron, and Mason undoubtedly did. Raymond, each missed a total of The Flames were pegged fifteen games or more respectively. as a team that would be contending Bollig was nine points off his cafor the Connor McDavid sweep- reer high, Byron was two points stakes, a name given to the teams off his career high, and Backlund “competing” for last place in the actually averaged a better Points league to obtain a chance to take Per Game Average (PTS/G) this home McDavid, who is looked to season than his previous career be a generational talent and the high, which means theoretically, best player to get drafted since had he played a full 82-game seaSidney Crosby in 2005. The Oil- son, he would have had his best ers were the eventual winners of year point-wise. That just leaves the McDavid sweepstakes, but the Jones, Stajan, and Raymond who Flames were winners in their own also may have all contributed more right. Not only did they shock the if they did not have injury-plagued hockey world and prove the critics campaigns. wrong, but they added invaluable With the defensemen, one experience during the process. The can more simply say four out of the eight regulars had career highs. T.J Brodie, Dennis Wideman, Kris Russell, and captain Mark Giordano, despite missing 21 games, all set career highs. Out of the remaining four, Raphael Diaz only played 56 games, Ladislav Smid only played 31, and Dave Schlemko only played 44. That just leaves Deryk Engelland, who played 76 games, but let us be frank: Engelland is not here to put up points, so all-in-all, out of 21 players, 11 technically set career high totals. The Flames season was a huge success, but now the focus transfers to next season to make sure the Flames do not repeat what the Avalanche did this season. The Avalanche had surprised everyone by going from last in the league in 2013 to third best in the league in 2014, but then missed the playoffs in 2015. Many people believe that the Flames season was a statistical anomaly, just like that of the Avalanche’s last season. We will have to wait until next season to find out for sure, but let us take a preview into next season to get a bit of a better idea. Players in the league who signed contracts until 2015 will be due for contracts on July 1, a day that hockey fans dub “Free Agent Frenzy.” There are two types of free agents in the NHL. The distinction between a restricted free agent and an unrestricted free agent is that a player may only declare himself to be an unrestricted free agent if he is over the age of 27 or has played in the NHL for a minimum of seven years. Essentially, if the player is a restricted free agent, the team that had his contract rights have first, for lack of better term, “dibs” to sign him. An unrestricted free agent can essentially be signed by any team that gives him an offer. The Flames have seven unrestricted free agents. Most of the Flames unrestricted free agents will likely not return. Devin Setoguchi was a cheap no-risk signing last summer but did not pan out so it is unlikely that he will be back. Brain “Big Ern” McGrattan served the Flames well as an enforcer for the past three seasons, but af- -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 ter his demotion to the American Drew Shore, who will all compete Hockey League (AHL) most ana- for roster spots come next year’s lysts do not expect him to be back. training camp. The five restricted A couple of minor league players free agents remaining are more of in Corey Potter and Brad Thiessen an interesting story. Paul Byron both may receive a contract, but played a good deal of games with may want to test the waters else- the Flames and can be used as a where. Potter would probably like utility player moving forward; he to thoroughly compete for an NHL should be back. Ferland is an unroster spot and Thiessen would restricted free agent and just began want to be a starting goalie in the to flourish at the end of last season AHL. Both players may stand bet- and beginning of the playoffs. He ter chances fulfilling their expecta- will undoubtedly return and probtions in a different market. ably anchor the Flames fourth line. Raphael Diaz and Dave Jooris proved to be a promising Schlemko are both interesting prospect in his first year with the names. Both are very serviceable big club and will return. Bouma 6/7 defensemen at the NHL level has been a full-time NHLer with and the Flames may be interested the club since last season and he in offering a contract to both play- again will return as a third/fourth ers, but regardless the both will line winger. The biggest restricted get attention on the unrestricted free agent is Backlund. There is free agent market. Diaz can help a no doubt Backlund will return, but team’s second-unit powerplay and this time with a big raise in his salSchlemko can play more of a shut- ary. Backlund plays against many down role. Many would suspect that of the other team’s best players and the Flames would want Schlemko is really coming into his own the back more than Diaz given his play past few seasons. is more reliable than Diaz’s, but The Flames are not likely the Flames also have two similar to be extremely active in the offplayers to Schlemko in Smid and season, but they will be sure to fill Engelland. gaps that they “From before the sea- any The player think they may have. many are son started to the last Five players that will game of the season, be really competing most curious Hartley stated and truly hard for full-time rosabout is goaltender Karri believed that the Flames ter spots come next were “going to shock season will be GranRamo. lund, Ortio, Wolf, the hockey world,” Ramo sucKenney Morrison, ceeded Jonas Hiller in the second and Tyler Wotherspoon. Do not round playoff series against the be surprised if the Flames attempt Ducks and played outstanding. to trade or buyout the contracts of Ramo is absolutely deserving of Jones and/or Smid. Both carry exa new contract, for that there is no pensive salaries and do not quite debate, but will the Flames want live up to the expectation of their him back and will he want to come salaries. The Flames management back are the real questions. The group are guys that really like big Flames would like to bring Ramo bodies and speed. Due to their reback, but with goaltending pros- cent success, Calgary is a good pect Joni Ortio coming through the destination for free agents to come, ranks, the Flames may deem that and the management team is sure he is ready to step in and backup to recruit a couple in the off-seaJonas Hiller. From Ramo’s per- son. A few big-bodied free agents spective, he has never started more that may spark the interest of the than 40 games for the Flames in Flames are forwards Matt Beleshis two seasons with the club as key, Chris Stewart, and Joel Ward. he shared the net with Hiller this Overall, the majority of season and Reto Berra the season the Flames roster next season will before that. Ramo would possibly be returning and there will not be think he can get more starts in a an overwhelming number of new different market such as San Jose names in the dressing room. The or Buffalo. Flames are technically only in the The Flames restricted free second year of their rebuild, but agents are naturally simpler to anal- after a surprising playoff berth, yse. Out of the 16 restricted free they now have expectations to upagents, 11 of them spent the major- hold. Whoever the 23 players that ity of their season in the minors last crack the opening day roster are, year and most if not all of them, one thing is certain: they better be will likely be given qualifying con- ready to play their most competitract offers. Notable restricted free tive brand of hockey under coach agents out of that group include Hartley and never quit. David Wolf, Max Reinhart, and June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- SPORTS -- Page 35 Free agent frenzy: The top ten unrestricted free agents By Aaron Schmidtke The 2014-2015 NHL season and postseason will wrap up in early June. The draft is set for late June, and players whose contracts are up will become free agents on July 1. NHL organizations are already looking ahead to next season. Each organization and management team will thoroughly evaluate its team and highlight its strengths and weaknesses. Where organizations see a weakness in their line-up, they turn their heads towards the free agency in search of players to fill those voids. This year’s pool of unrestricted free agents (UFAs) is certainly not the strongest in recent history; however, this group of UFAs offers a little bit of everything. As teams look ahead to the free agent frenzy, we will take a look at the top twenty unrestricted free agents for July 1. 1. Devan Dubnyk, Minnesota Wild (36-14-4), 2.07 GAA, 0.929 SV%, 6 SO When Dubnyk signed with the Arizona Coyotes on July 1 of last year, he signed a one-year contract worth only $800,000 essentially to prove he could be a serviceable backup goaltender in the NHL. The Coyotes began the year terribly and so did their starting goaltender, Mike Smith. With Smith looking awful in net, Dubnyk began to start games more frequently and actually gave his team a chance to win every night. Many believe this is due to the Coyotes’ goaltending coach that seems to strike gold with everything he touches, Sean Burke. The Coyotes knew their season was going to be a flop, so they decided to part ways with Dubnyk and sent him to the Minnesota Wild for a third-round pick, which is when something amazing happened that stunned the hockey world. The Wild desperately needed help in net, and Dubnyk proved to be the ultimate solution. After acquiring Dubnyk, the Wild climbed up the standings and with that Dubnyk’s numbers also rose each game. Dubnyk went on a 279-2 run posting a breathtaking 1.78 GAA and 0.936 SV%. When he was acquired by the Wild, they did not start another goaltender for the remainder of their season. Dubnyk carried the Wild on his back into the playoffs as probably the hottest team in the league (besides the pesky Ottawa Senators). The Wild upset the St. Louis Blues in the first round knocking out one of the Stanley Cup favourites in six games. The Wild went on to be swept by the Blackhawks the next round because Dubnyk could only carry the team for so long. Dubnyk will take some time to reflect on his season but not too much time. Minnesota General Manager, Chuck Fletcher, will undoubtedly attempt to resign Dubnyk and Dubnyk looks as if he wants to stay. “It’s no secret that I’ve enjoyed my time here,” Dubnyk said in closing interviews after the Wild’s second round exit. If Dubnyk stays with the Wild, without a doubt either Darcy Kuemper or Niklas Backstrom will need to be dealt. If any teams plan to sign Dubnyk, the price tag will significantly rise. It would not be unreasonable to think Dubnyk will be making close to seven times more than his previous contract and many think it will surpass the 6-million-dollar figure. The top teams expected to vie for Dubnyk’s services this summer are the Wild, the San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres, and perhaps the Dallas Stars due to their starting goaltender Kari Lehtonen always seemingly getting injured. 2. Mike Green, Washington Capitals (72GP, 10G, 35A, 45P) In 2008, Green was considered one of the best defensemen in the NHL as he notched a 30-goal season and 73 points. He followed up that season with career highs in assists (57) and points (76). Then the collapse of an elite defenseman began. Green had three straight injury-plagued seasons in a row playing only a combined total 116 games of a potential 246 games over that stretch. After these seasons, Green took a bit of time to get himself back to 100% and prepared to re-emerge as the Capitals’ top blueliner. When Green came back, the Capitals had two defensemen emerge in their own right: Karl Alzner and John Carlson. Green played a smaller role on the team and still had a productive season, but the Capitals missed the playoffs for the first time in six seasons. This season, Green helped the Capitals to the playoffs but in an even smaller role. The Capitals signed two big-name free agents to long-term deals out of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization: Brooks Orpik and Matt Niskanen. Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan spoke about the Capitals most enticing free agent at the season-ending press conference: “It’s going to come down to if he’s comfortable with [his] role and [what he gets paid] for that role moving forward. It’s probably going to be a little complicated.” Green’s current salary is $6.25 million and there is no doubt that he is not worth that kind of money but he will not get a huge pay decrease. Green’s salary will be in the neighbourhood of $5 million. Green has played in Washington his whole career and many believe he would like to return, but as MacLellan said, if Green is comfortable with a smaller role and a pay cut then he will be brought back. Green may want to anchor another blueline elsewhere like Philadelphia or Edmonton, where he will come in, play big minutes, be on a top pair, and be a heavily-depended-on defender. est around the league. The Rangers’ $58.6 million tied up in contracts for next season leaves them with a slim budget of an estimated $10.5 million to spend on the market. The Rangers still need to resign restricted free agents Carl Hagelin and Derek Stepan. The odds of the Rangers bringing St. Louis back look pretty unlikely. St. Louis is one of the most offensive free agents out there, so teams looking for a scorer to add to their top six would be silly to not take a long look at him. At age 39, St. Louis is not getting any younger, and would love to add another Stanley Cup to his already remarkable career. On the free agent market, St. Louis should make around what he made the past season, $5 million, but do not be surprised if he takes less to go to a Stanley Cup-contending team. Ovechkin and Niklas Backstrom and the Penguins having Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, but teams can never have too much talent. Crosby usually plays with Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis but with Dupuis’ unsure future, the Pens could use another winger to play with Sid the Kid. The Capitals have always seemed to be in search for a winger to play with Ovechkin and Backstrom and St. Louis could be that fit. A couple of other teams that will surely be interested are the Calgary Flames and the Dallas Stars, but St. Louis might not feel that they are near being cup contenders. St. Louis will weigh in his options on July 1 and will surely have teams lining up at his door to sign him. 4. Justin Williams, Los Angeles Kings, (81GP, 18G, 23A, 41P) In 2014, Williams and the Photo by Aaron Schmidtke Shannon Fitzgerald and McKenna Howard, Grade, 11, are rooting for their favourite teams to make some highprofile signings in the free agent market on July 1 which is also known as the “Free Agent Frenzy.” Wherever Green ends up, it will be interesting to see how the Calgarynative handles the minutes. 3. Martin St. Louis, New York Rangers (74GP, 21G, 31A, 52P) Not too long ago, St. Louis was a star player in the NHL and a consistent top-ten player in scoring. Now St. Louis puts up solid numbers, but it is clear that the end of his career is closer than the beginning. St. Louis won a Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004 and now battles for a cup with the Rangers. St. Louis’ experience and will to win is what generates inter- St. Louis will field many calls on July 1. There are a few teams that will be taking runs at St. Louis including the Montreal Canadiens. Many link Quebec-born St. Louis to the Quebec market, but not only because of his hometown. The Canadiens struggled terribly with scoring, and St. Louis is a safe bet to put up at least 50 points in a season. The Canadiens are becoming a perennial cup contender and St. Louis may find that interesting. The Capitals and Penguins are another option; both teams could use a boost on offense. It sounds crazy with the Capitals having Alex Kings were coming off a monumental season. The Kings won the Stanley Cup and Williams won the Conn Smythe, for the Most Valuable Player of the Playoffs. This season, the Kings took a big step back; they became the first defending Stanley Cup champion to miss the postseason since the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006-2007 when the Hurricanes, coincidentally, had Williams on the roster. It is reported that the Kings have had contract talks with Williams already but it is believed that they are far off from sealing a deal. Continued on page 39 Page 36 -- SPORTS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Senior Boys Rugby team finishes an exciting season By Hania Elshayeb and Dominic Caston The Senior Boys Rugby season has officially come to an end. The season began at the beginning of February and started off really well, although the season became more rough, due to the number of players that could not continue and others that could not play because of several injuries. The team played six games, won three, and lost three. Overall the rugby season was plenty of fun for the school, especially with the unique experience of joining Henry Wise Wood’s team and making plenty of new and unexpected friendships. The FEVER interviewed Liam Quinn in an effort to get a feel for what this ever-changing season has been like for Scarlett’s all-star players. FEVER: How did the rugby season go? Quinn: Well the rugby season just ended but it was rough. We started off with about 35 people on the team and over the span of the season we lost many to injury, so many people that in our final game we only had 18 players which means only three subs. Despite all of our injuries we did really well and finished 3-3 and all the boys had a blast because it was [the] last high school season for a lot of us. FEVER: What do you think could’ve gone better this season? Quinn: Obviously if we kept up our numbers we would have been able to be more successful as there was a lot of talented player that were unable to play, like Ryan Notacker, from our school. But really know the boys did as well as we could enjoyed the most. FEVER: Do you see yourself playing rugby after high school? Quinn: Yeah, absolutely ! This will be my second season playing rugby outside of school, and I fully intend on playing it [after] school. I intend on playing it in university and until my body won’t let me play anymore. Everybody should play rugby. FEVER: How could the team have improved? Quinn: Attendance at practices would have been a key factor to improving our team but overall there is only so much you can do Photo by Ayesha Shaikh with the [numThe Wisewood/Scarlett team completes a quick pass to avoid their defenders ber] of healthy players we had. since grade 10. We have been to the UK together Also, I believe that more commitment to the team and been playing together for three years. All of from some of our players would [have] helped us that can really bring people together. I have to in the long run. say the people you meet in rugby are the kind- FEVER: What did you enjoy most about the seaest, most loving boys you will find in any sport. son? The experiences with my team [are] what I have Quinn: The way we ended it. We played our [butts] off and it was sad that it would be our last rugby game for high school, l but it was a great way to end the season. All the boys were really happy to say that they had played three full seasons with great guys. FEVER: What is your best memory of this season? Quinn: The Clearwater Sevens Rugby Tournament. All the boys played really well and everybody was able to put points on the board. And we finished third overall which was pretty great too. With an equal win-loss ratio, the Lancers should be proud of their success with all factors considered. This season goes to show the incredible willpower of the Scarlet Lancers, and shows just how far they were willing to go to ensure victory even siding with unlikely enemies turned allies. This season of rugby should be counted as a success, with lessons that should be remembered by future Scarlett teams. With many enjoyable memories, friendships formed, and new unforgettable experiences the world of sports once again proves how crucial it is in its ability to bring people together. Rugby is not a sport for the faint of heart, and the team once again proved the amount of courage it takes to fight and represent the school with pride, even through all the adversity and challenges they have faced. Every student should give three cheers for the team, if not for the sport, but for the sheer indomitable will the players have shown. currently one of the best boxers, while some would argue he is the best. He began his professional boxing career in 1996 also winning his first bout. Mayweather’s winning streak continued throughout the years, and has yet to end, as he currently has an undefeated record of 48-0. Having no losses is impressive in itself, but considering Mayweather has been in forty-eight professional fights, it is exceptional. He has earned eleven major world titles over his career, including titles in Flyweight, Lightweight, Light Welterweight, Welterweight, and Light Middleweight. His success is largely due to his unique fighting style. Mayweather is a master of defense, most of the time standing sideways in such a way that his opponents will have difficulty even finding a target. His hands are almost always at his side, too, and he uses them expertly to block most shots. Mayweather also has a tremendous counterpunch that displays such speed and power that should almost not seem possible together. In watching Mayweather fight, there is no doubt about the extent and degree of his skills. There are people, however, who criticize his fighting style alluding to the fact that it lacks “boxing.” During a bout, it can seem as though Mayweather would be perfectly content to simply defend himself and only throw counterpunches. In other matches, though, he can be seen throwing punches at every opening he gets. His style, while always distinct, is very flexible. Mayweather hits, while landing strong punches whenever he found an opening. He was also able to counter effectively, landing counterpunches on Pacquiao every time he tried to hit. Though Mayweather’s talents are commendable, his ability to put even Pacquiao at a disadvantage left spectators feeling like they were watching a one-sided fight most of the bout. Again, many criticized Mayweather’s fighting, saying there was not enough boxing to it. Though Mayweather is a talented strategist, and excellent when on defense, especially when facing Pacquiao, his fighting seemed to lack boxing. When a boxer spends most of his time defending and avoiding punches instead of throwing them or even looking for an opening, his performance is then indeed lacking. Thus, the “Fight of the Century” while an interesting fight to watch, was mediocre in quality. With all the publicity the fight received beforehand, the actual bout was a great let-down to fans and casual spectators alike. While the much-anticipated fight was a letdown for most, there is much the boxing world has to offer still. Both Pacquiao and Mayweather are still in the sport, and their fights will continue to be outstanding, perhaps more so though when against other opponents. There are many promising boxers rising through the ranks, making it an exciting time for boxing, perhaps even allowing for another “Fight of the Century.” have, given our circumstances. The passion was there not the numbers were not. FEVER: What have you enjoyed most about working with your teammates? Quinn:The friends and experiences I have had with the boys [that I] have been playing [with] Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight at last By Loula Agelopoulos On May 2, the “Fight of the Century” took place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. WBC and WBA Junior Middleweight and Welterweight Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. faced at the time WBO Welterweight champion and number one pound-for-pound fighter, Manny Pacquiao in a twelve-round bout. For the past decade, Mayweather and Pacquiao alike have taken the boxing world by storm. Pacquiao started his professional boxing career in 1995 with a win. He swiftly rose through the ranks, reaching a winning streak of 11-0 by 1996. After his first loss, Pacquiao proceeded to achieve yet another winning streak, winning several Flyweight titles along the way. His current record is 57 wins, 6 losses, 2 draws, an impressive record especially when considering the large number and variety of fights he has been in. Pacquiao has also won several titles, and was the first to ever win titles in seven different weight divisions. After the fight with Mayweather, though, Pacquiao lost his WBO Welterweight title. He is largely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of this generation, with not only a great record, but also outstanding skill. He is a fast boxer, with a record of 1,231 punches thrown in a single fight, but also has the ability to pack quite a bit of power in each one of them. Mayweather is also regarded as will play to any opponent’s weakness, while preventing them from using their strengths. This quality of Mayweather’s led to the displeasure of many viewers of his fight against Pacquiao. Since 2009 the two fighters had been negotiating a fight with little success, due to a disagreement regarding Olympic-style blood testing. As a result, the fight was delayed twice, before finally being scheduled some six years later for May 2, 2015. Fan excitement was at a high, with the fight being dubbed the “Fight of the Century.” Such great anticipation for a fight has not been seen in quite a while, perhaps even since the renowned bouts between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward. There was support for both boxers, with each side sure of a win. Since both fighters are so highly-regarded, much of the excitement was justified as fans expected a great fight; what they got instead was average. In typical Mayweather fashion, the boxer took a defensive stance, leaving only a very small target for Pacquiao to aim at. He also had his feet planted on the ground almost the entire time, essentially setting the pace for the bout. As a result, Pacquiao, a very dynamic fighter, was unable to use his usual tactics and landed far fewer punches than normal, throwing a total of 429, with only 81 of those meeting their target. Staying in a defensive stance nearly the entire bout, Mayweather was able to block or avoid most June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- SPORTS -- Page 37 Junior Boys rugby season comes to a successful end By Bijal Belle and Aaron Schmidtke After a very successful start to the season, the Junior Boys Rugby team continued their dominance over almost every competitor until their playoff lives ended in the quarter-finals on May 26. In this game they suffered a tough loss to Centennial High School 2018. The Lancers ended the season with a record of 5 wins and 2 losses after having lost to Henry Wise Wood and Centennial. The Lancers ranked third out of thirteen teams in the Junior Boys Rugby standings in the regular season with a record of five wins and one loss. The Junior Lancers had the third most points for, at 123 points the second- least amount of points against with 44, and the third-best point differential in the league with 79. It was already such a positive season in so many ways as this is the first year Scarlett has been given their own Junior Boys Rugby team, but it was still disap- pointing that the success could not it also represented the standings as have not played as well as the score be translated into the playoffs. Ernest Manning had the second- reflects. “Once we were up, we began to get In Scargreedy with lett’s last the ball and win of forgot the batheir inausics like passgural seaing and team son was structure,” on May said grade 21 when eleven returnthey faced ing player, off against Matthew NieErnest man. Manning Mov(ranked ing forward, eleventh Scarlett will out of thirlook to imteen) and prove in all seized the aspects of opportunithe game in ty to finish preparation with an for next seaabsolutely son as they Photo by Ayesha Shaikh dominatwant to carry ing score Daniel Jovanovic, Grade 11, dodges his opponents from Manning to scoring a big try over their moof 48-0 in favour of our home worst point differential and Scar- mentum. The team could be very team. This match showed how lett, as previously stated, had the strong next season if they have a Scarlett can take over matches and second-best. The team appeared to good bulk of the team as return- ing players and bring in some new faces from younger grades coming to Scarlett. A large portion of the players will be moving on to the Senior Boys team, but hopefully they will have some returning Juniors that can help lead the team to victory. The team’s success relies on whether the skilled, experienced players come to tryouts and whether a good number of Lancers are interested in rugby. The first season at Scarlett was undeniably successful and one the players, coaches, and fans will not forget anytime soon. Nieman singles out a few players that were really valuable this season to the Junior Boys: “Matt Cook, Josh French, Lars Lang, Padraic Quinn, and Dave Scheuerman were all big parts of our success this season.” Nieman was asked what the highlight of the season was from his perspective: “The highlight of the season was playing as well as we did with so little experience. The season was really fun to be a part of.” Lancers vs Knights: The field hockey duel of the season By Cassandra Betts During the first few minutes they hausted. After a competitive and Despite their exhaustion, brought their game. Sticks were intense season, the Senior Girls’ the Lancers were elated. The un- flying, and girls were sprinting to Field Hockey days are finally end- defeated Queen Elizabeth Knights cut off the Queen Elizabeth playing. They have had an impressive had not managed to score a goal, ers and steal the ball from between season, both in results of games and it was clear that they were rat- their feet. After a couple of great played and personal growth. In the tled. Throughout the entire season, steals, the Lancers managed to first two games of the season, the there were only a few times when push the ball into Queen ElizaSenior Girls team had yet to score the Knights had not been up by one, beth’s end again, but this time they a goal. Now, after playing their last two or even three goals at the half, were determined to leave it with game on Monday, June 1, the team and they were not used to having a different outcome. They comhas scored fifteen goals and only this kind of pressure. The Lanc- pleted some precise passes, effechad nine goals scored tively demagainst them. onstrating The last game teamwork of the season was an and ball epic battle that will not control, and finally mansoon be forgotten. Playaged to get ing the first-place ranked Queen Elizabeth team, the ball to the Lancers had their Anna Bendwork cut out for them, er, Grade 11. Bender and rose to the challenge eyed the net, with enthusiasm and aggression. The game calculatstarted out at a fast pace, Photo by Cassandra Betts ingly sizing with play in both ends of Stephanie Maxwell, Coach, Hannah Neufeld, Rachel Pizante and Alli Far- up Queen the field. The possession rer, Grade 12, gather for a picture despite their sweatiness after a match Elizabeth’s kept switching, first it goalie, and was primarily down in the Lanc- ers, on the other hand, have been fired the ball towards the goal. Imer’s end and then with some superb in many nail-biting games before, mediately, the Scarlett fans erupted defense they managed to push it in which they have had to score in into cheers; Bender had scored. back towards the Queen Elizabeth the last few minutes to pull out the The Lancers led 1-0. The rest of the game was a goalie. Even so, after the first half, win. This was their element. They spirited attempt to keep the ball out the score was still 0-0. The half were ready. The Lancers proved their of the Lancer’s end. Against a talhad been very fast-paced, and after demonstrating a high level of skill superiority under these stress- ented team like Queen Elizabeth, and intensity, both teams were ex- ful conditions in the second half. however, this is not always pos- sible, and goalie Jessica Simpson, Grade 12, was put to the test. “Jessica had a ton of amazing saves this game,” explained Gabe Veenstra, Grade 12. Thanks to some superb defending and Simpson’s skilled saves, the Lancers were still up by one with five minutes remaining. At this point, Queen Elizabeth increased their intensity. After Bender’s goal at the beginning of the second-half, the Knights desperation began to grow, and by the end of the game it had reached its peak. Their actions were fueled by a fear of losing to the fourth place team and being knocked out of playoffs. They became faster, started running harder, and eventually their hard work paid off as they scored to tie up the game. “The score on our net [was] because of [a] fast break and slow transitioning,” admitted Veenstra. “Unfortunately the defense got beat.” This slip up by the defense served to fuel the Lancer’s fire, and they increased their intensity again, pushing themselves to stop another goal and force the game into overtime. They succeeded, and after a short break, the two teams returned to play five-minute sudden-death overtime. Even with sticks flying, shins aching, and breath coming short, the girls from both teams pushed on, each hungry for the win. The focus of both teams was defense, they each completed their goal successfully. After overtime was over no team had scored. Double overtime commenced with physical exhaustion aggressively restraining the desire to push for the win. Sadly, the Lancers had already given all that they could in the last two halves and the first overtime. The defense missed a transition, the Knights went on a fast break, and there was nothing Simpson could do to stop the hard ball from flying into her net. In the epic battle between the Knights and the Lancers, the Knights emerged victorious. Scarlett, however, should be incredibly proud of everything they have accomplished. “We had an exceptional game…” Veenstra stated, after the chaos was over. “Our passing was on par. Everyone played well, it was just moments of slip-ups that allowed them the goals.” The Senior Girls finished fourth overall in regular league play, and made it to semi-finals in playoffs, where they almost beat the undefeated Queen Elizabeth Knights. The Senior Girls will all leave the season with fond memories of the friends they made, the jokes they shared and the game where they pulled together as a team. Page 38 -- SPORTS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School Girls Rugby undefeated heading into City Finals By Isabel Fernandez and cheered for her team as the Scarlett/Wise Wenonah North Peigan wood team took their fourth win of the A congratulations is due to the girls on the Scarlett/ Wise Wood Girls Rugby team. With a winning streak happening early on in the season, the team is rightly looking forward to dominating the rest of the season. The team, which is mostly made up of Henry Wise Wood Warriors, but also has some Lancers playing, is in first place in the Division 2/3 standings. In rugby, one try, or score, is worth five points, and it is possible for players to acquire other numbers of points by completing certain actions. In their game against Ernest Manning on May 13, 2015, the Warriors won the game 38-0. During the season, the team’s toughest competitor for the Division Championships seemed to be Robert Thirsk High month in their amazing winning streak. While Bishop O’ Byrne only scored one try, worth five points, the Warriors team racked up 31 points against them in a sure game, making it the second time they beat them this season. Based on their impressive record, the team was guaranteed a spot in the playoff semi-finals on June 1. The quarter-finals, which determined who was going to play against the Warriors/Lancers happened on May 26 in a tight game between Robert Thirsk and Lester B. Pearson, both teams that Wise Wood and Scarlett had beaten in the past. In this quarter-final game, Robert Thirsk scored 13 points against Lester B. Pearson, who in return, only scored five. Because of this, the Wisewood / Scarlett Photo by Isabel Fernandez The team intensely warms up before one of their very successful games against Robert Thirsk School, who they were just ahead of in the standings. Robert Thirsk is the team they played in the semi-finals. Sarah Barnes, a grade 11 Scarlett student who attended the game on May 13, was very happy about the win. “I’m very excited for the rest of the season,” she says, “I can’t wait to attend the rest of the games this season and cheer for my team.” Barnes also attended another game a week later, on May 20, at Bishop O’ Byrne’s field. She team played against Robert Thirsk in the semi-finals in June 1 to determine who goes to the finals, which took place on June 3. Scarlett/Wisewood beat Thirsk by one point on the game on June 1, guaranteeing their spot in the finals against Bowness. Bowness really worked their way to the top, turning from the team that was expected to be the first ones out of the play offs into the team going against the undefeated Warriors/Lancers. The City Championship game, which was scheduled to take place on June 3, was moved to June 10 because of harsh weather conditions. The team worked hard to prepare for the rescheduled finals. -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 Junior Girls Field Hockey season comes to an end By Grace Stone really bonded and grown together over the After the hard work put into prac- season. We really work as a team when we ticing since their first game on April 21, the are playing. I think that the team is great at Junior Girls Field Hockey team finished up working together and always fighting for the their last game of the season this month. Their ball. I also think that we are good at raislast game was on May 19 against St. Francis ing the ball over the other teams’ sticks and in the Calgary Soccer Centre field from 4:15 getting it in it their end of the field. We also pm to 5:15 pm. The game concluded as a tie, have a great goalie!” with each team scoring one goal. Lancers The hard work over the season had two other games in May: one on May 4 paid off, as Lancers qualified for Division 2 against John G. Diefenbaker in the field of Shouldice Athletic Park from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm, and another on May 6 against Bishop Carroll in the University of Calgary field from 4 pm to 5 pm. On May 4, Lancers were able to score five goals and won the game 5-2. Unfortunately on May 6, they lost to Bishop Carroll 0-1. Every team in the division was required to play six games, and throughout the season Lancers scored seven goals altogether against John G. Diefenbaker, St. Francis, and Sir Photo by Grace Stone Winston Churchill collectively. Lancers play hard during their last game against St Francis The team finished off the season having won one game, lost three games, playoffs. On May 28, at 5:15 pm at Shouland tied twice. Out of the nine teams play- dice Athletic Park, the Junior Girls Field ing against each other, Lancers were able to Hockey team played Queen Elizabeth in share seventh place for most points (4). Two the semi-finals. Unfortunately, Lancers lost points were awarded to a team for each win, the match, as the opposing team outscored them 1-0. The team put their best effort into and one point was awarded for a tie. When reflecting on the season, the game. For the finals, Queen Elizabeth team members enjoyed what they learned played against Bishop Carroll the following and what they accomplished. “At the end of week on June 1 in the University of Calgary the season, I think we have come very far field at 4 pm, and the city championship was considering very few people had ever played awarded to Queen Elizabeth 2-1. the sport at the beginning of the season,” said Many Lancers enjoyed the season Kelsie Volek, Grade 10. “I feel this year our and wish to try out for the field hockey team team was very good at working as a team, in 2016. Garrett added, “I have loved playing the sport and can’t wait to try out for the team next year!” When asked how many team members wish to try out for next year, Volek said, “Honestly, I haven’t talked to anyone who doesn’t want to tryout next year; we all had such a great time.” Students were grateful for the experiences they had during their time on the field, and Volek added, “I’d just like to say how amazing our coach, Jennifer Kowalewski, was this season. All the time and energy she put into this team was greatly appreciated. Photo by Grace Stone We’ve come a long way from the Lancer girls cooperate to score against the opposing team start of the season and we couldn’t with passing and communication. Our team have done it without her. This season was a also had a lot of fun!” During the games they blast!” played, Lancers learned from the experienc- Overall, Lancers had a terrific time es they had on the field with dribbling, pass- learning skills that will help them for future ing, and shooting. They were also able to seasons, dedicating hard work into practices, play to each others’ strengths. Nina Garrett, and making memories with their teammates. Grade 10, reflected “I think that the team has June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER Continued from page 35 Williams is one of the better point producers in the free agent market and is usually good for at least 20 goals a season. Williams can play top-six minutes for many clubs and will certainly generate interest for teams looking for a better punch on offense. Much of the same crowd that is interested in St. Louis will surely make some calls on Williams as well, including Dallas, Montreal, Washington, and Pittsburgh. The Senators could also be a team looking for a top-six player, but they may acquire one via trade for one of their crop of goaltenders. 5. Mike Fisher, Nashville Predators, (59GP, 19G, 20A, 39P) After Fisher spent a decade in Ottawa with the Senators, he was shipped to Nashville, a perfect destination to live with his country star wife, Carrie Underwood. The situation worked extremely well for both clubs as Fisher got the destination of his choice and the Senators got a first round pick that turned out to be Stefan Noesen, who was a key piece in the trade that landed the Senators Bobby Ryan from the Ducks. Nashville truly seems to be the perfect fit, which is why this free agent situation is more complicated. Fisher would undoubtedly receive calls from a number of different clubs, but the odds of him leaving Nashville look very unlikely. Fisher will probably rank higher on this list if it was not for the likeliness of him resigning with the Predators. Mike Ribeiro and Fisher were the top two centremen for the Predators this season and both are free agents. General Manager David Poile has plenty of work ahead of him this summer as the Predators took a huge step forward this season with their best point total in three seasons. 6. Matt Beleskey, Anaheim Ducks, (65GP, 22G, 10A, 32P) Beleskey broke out this season as a twenty-goal scorer after his whole career was spent playing on the bottom six. This season, when healthy, Beleskey played a critical role on the Ducks’ second line with Ryan Kesler and Jakob Silfverberg. Beleskey is a very intriguing free agent because of his mixture of grit and skill. The Ducks have had contract talks with Beleskey and there was also talk that Beleskey may be traded at the trade deadline, but neither came to fruition. Beleskey is still set to become an unrestricted free agent while helping the Ducks in their -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School deep playoff run. captivating free agent to many Beleskey has fought clubs because he can play top-six some injury troubles throughout minutes but his two-way play is his career which may make him crucial as well. On a good club, less attractive to some teams but Frolik could be a huge impact that should not be too much of a third-liner, much like he was on worry. Beleskey made $1.4 million the Blackhawks. For a weaker than this season and will undoubtedly many club up front, like the Jets, garner a raise somewhere in the he can be a serviceable top-six forballpark of $4 million. Teams that ward. Frolik will be a very attracwant a gritty forward that can put tive commodity on July 1, with the the puck in the net will be calling Capitals, the Avalanche, the Stars, Beleskey. the Senators, and the Canadiens all Some of those teams call- surely showing interest. Frolik will ing may be the Calgary Flames, the command more than $4 million a Vancouver Canucks, or the Winni- season to a lucky suitor, and whatpeg Jets. Despite salary cap prob- ever team gets Frolik, their scoring lems, the Boston Bruins should and defensive play should improve also be interested, and do not rule as well. out the Ducks resigning the unrestricted free agent. Teams should 8. Antoine Vermette, Chicago be cognisant of this flashy, big Blackhawks, (82GP, 13G, 25A, forward on the free agent market. 38P) Vermette is one of the The Toronto Maple Leafs signed a power-forward that was exceeding top, if not the top, two-way player expectations when they acquired in this free agent pool. He plays in David Clarkson to a monstrous almost all situations: powerplay, contract and regretted doing so penalty kill, and five-on-five. Verseveral months mette played on one of later, and now the worst teams in the he does not “General Managers NHL this season with play for the will cross their fin- the Arizona Coyotes team anymore. gers and hope they but still performed at a The Chicago make a deal they will good scoring pace bebeing traded to the Blackhawks not soon regret.” fore Blackhawks. Vermette also resigned was not everything the their own power-forward and playoff ace Bryan Blackhawks were hoping for when Bickell to a big contract, which is he came in which raised some eyenow extremely troubling consider- brows about Vermette’s offensive ing the Blackhawks are one of the ability. Vermette was traded for a most salary cap-troubled teams in first-round draft pick this season the league. There is reason to be- from Arizona and that may be a bit lieve Bickell will be shipped out as of a regrettable decision, but the soon as they can find a team that Blackhawks made it to the Stanley would take him. That is not to say Cup Final and so nothing is exactly Clarkson and Bickell are both ser- deemed as a loss when you make it viceable NHL gritty bottom-six that far. Vermette was struggling forwards, but their salaries are out of control and that is what teams and was even a healthy scratch a need to watch when giving Beles- few games with the Blackhawks, but he helps the team in different key a big contract come July. areas of the game which is why he 7. Michael Frolik, Winnipeg Jets, is dubbed “the utility knife” around the NHL world. (82GP, 19G, 23A, 42P) After winning a Stanley It is almost guaranteed Cup with the Blackhawks, Chi- that the Blackhawks will not be cago shipped Frolik to the Jets able to resign Vermette before he is where he was an immediate fit. a free agent because of salary cap Frolik provided the perfect scor- problems and even if they could, it ing touch that the Jets needed, but is unsure if they would, but that is his two-way play and penalty-kill beside the point. Vermette is a very were the biggest impacts he had on useful depth-player to any team the team. The penalty-killing was and can be a top flight third-line an absolute must because the Jets centre on a good team or a defenled the league in times shorthanded sive second-line centre on a weaker at 308. The Jets also led the league team, like he was on the Coyotes. in shorthanded goals with 10, and At the beginning of the Frolik had 3 of those. Based on ru- season, it looked like Vermette mours in the hockey world, it does would command close to $6 milnot sound like the Jets will resign lion over the long term and it is not Frolik but would more likely look out of the question yet, but it does at Drew Stafford. not seem as likely. To the right club Frolik could be a very where he is the right fit, he could -- SPORTS make in the neighbourhood of $5 million. 9. Christian Ehrhoff, Pittsburgh Penguins, (49GP, 3G, 11A, 14P) The Penguins had what they would probably describe as a terrible season for their standards as they came in eighth in the East narrowly making the playoffs, only to be eliminated in the first round by the New York Rangers. The entire Penguins season was an injury-riddled nightmare. This includes Ehrhoff. When healthy, Ehrhoff was one of the steadiest defensemen on the Penguins who have expressed interest in resigning him. Ehrhoff is one of the top names on the unrestricted market for defensemen because of his balance of offensive and defensive skills. It will be difficult for the Penguins to afford Ehrhoff as they are already cap crunched and still have numerous holes to fill, but with Kris Letang’s uncertain future Ehrhoff becomes even more attractive. Ehrhoff made $4 million this season and will command at least that much but likely more on July 1. Any team looking for a solid defenseman will be interested including the Flyers, the Oilers, the Avalanche, the Blue Jackets, and the Stars. Chris Stewart, Minnesota Wild, (81GP, 14G, 22A, 36P) Stewart’s start to the season began horrendously with only 5 points in his first 30 games. To his credit, he was playing on by far the worst team in the NHL: The Buffalo Sabres. After picking up his play in the latter half of his stay in Buffalo, the Sabres shipped him off to Minnesota where he will hopefully have a chance to play down the stretch in a playoff run for the Wild. Stewart was making quite the impact as he was not pegged as a top-six forward but rather a thirdliner that would chip in offense. When he was not chipping in offensively, he was mak- -- Page 39 ing a physical impact every shift with his 6’2”, 230 lb mammoth of a frame. The Wild shocked the second best team in the Western Conference, the St. Louis Blues, in the first round of the playoffs as they beat them in six games. The second round was not as fortunate as they were swept by the Chicago Blackhawks, who are now playing for the Stanley Cup. Stewart will be signed by the same kind of teams looking at guys like Beleskey. Those teams will be looking for a perfect balance of scoring and physical play. Stewart is one of those really interesting players because he is almost like an enigma. Some games, he could make one think he could be one of the most dominant powerforwards in the league and other games he is invisible. Stewart made $4.2 million this past season but teams may be hesitant to give him such a large contract again. It would not be a surprise if whoever signs the Toronto native will not give him a long-term deal because frankly he is a bit of an unreliable signing at this point. Honourable Mentions: Francois Beauchemin (Anaheim Ducks), Antti Niemi (San Jose Sharks), Andrej Sekera (Los Angeles Kings), Paul Martin (Pittsburgh Penguins), Drew Stafford (Winnipeg Jets), Cody Franson (Nashville Predators), Carl Soderberg (Boston Bruins), Joel Ward (Washington Capitals), Mike Ribeiro (Nashville Predators), Marek Zidlicky (Detroit Red Wings), Zbynek Michalek (St. Louis Blues), Karri Ramo (Calgary Flames). Despite the free agency pool being very weak this summer, players will still be cashing in big paychecks which should not affect clubs’ willingness to spend money. General Managers will cross their fingers and hope they make a deal they will not soon regret. Page 40 -- FINE ARTS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 The Magic of Movement show wows Scarlett audience These grade twelves received roses followBy Kyra Bird ing the opening night performance in honour After a long and productive semes- of this being their last performance with the vourite among those who attended the event, while preparing for it you get to meet and but all the performances garnered plenty work with amazing people and by the end of applause from the audience. The music those in your class begin to feel like family. choice for all of the dances was very up-to- Performing is such a great feeling, everyone Scarlett Dance program. When asked about ter of choosing songs, choreographing and date and pleased both the younger and older works so hard to get the show up to par and the group of people that worked on the show rehearsing dances, and selecting costumes, Scarlett’s dance program was finally able to Mira Riselli, Grade 11, said “I’m so proud members of the audience. Outfits were also being able to demonstrate that hard work is of every member of the dance program for a hit as they were simple, yet appropriately amazing. On stage you can feel everyone’s show off its talent suited the dances energy and all of the dancers are happy and at The Magic of that were being per- excited to be there. I believe that this year’s Movement show formed. show was the best out of the three that I’ve on both June 2 and asking been in and I really hope that the audience When 3 at the Scarlett about what The enjoyed it as much as I did.” theatre. Under the Magic of Movement Though the meaning attached to the artistic direction show means to the grade tewlves’ final dance performance of of dance teacher students, it becomes their high school experience tends to make Jill Currie, a total evident very quickly students reflective, grade elevens also share of twenty dances just how much these sentiments of how exciting it is to work so performed. Lancers take pride hard on a project and see it come to life on One of in this show and the stage. Riselli echoed O’Regan’s thoughts the best parts of work they put into when she said “Getting a chance to perform the show is that making it a success. all our pieces that we had all worked so hard it is, for the most Kyla O’Regan, one on was an amazing opportunity.” part, studentof the grade twelves Although The Magic of Movement directed with the completing her final show relies heavily on the contributions of majority of the semester of the dance Currie, her students and the guest choredances created program, said this ographers who work on the product on the by the students when asked about stage, there are some people who deserve throughout the what The Magic of credit for making the show a success behind semester. Guest Movement show the scenes. This year’s production would not choreographers means to her: “The have been possible without the contributions Deanne Walsh and show is always my of stage manager Arlene Buchan, sound Lauren Hall also technician Kim Cousins, Front of House Photo by Ayesha Shaikh favourite part about choreographed the dance program, Ray Prince, and Scarlett’s administrative Emily Isack, grade 11, proves The Magic of Movement is a fun end to the semester for all dancers pieces for the team and physical show. Guest choeducation team. A reographers are often former Scarlett stu- putting fourth an exceptional effort and our grade big thanks is also dents who have taken the dance program or twelves for setting such a owed to James others who dance at a professional level that Jack who, of Currie invites to create pieces for The Magic fantastic example.” When it came to course, allowed of Movement show. These guest choreogra- the night of show, there the dance producphers do not only create the pieces and simtruly never a dull was tion to take place ply teach them to the dancers but they also in the theatre. work closely with the performers to make moment as the twenty dances choreographed year’s This the piece a collaborative work. for the night provided dance show, The With the entire semester being ample entertainment for Magic of Movededicated to learning about the art of dance ment, was a truly as well as working on putting this show to- the audience. Many were magical night for gether, it is important that the Dance 25 and impressed with the sheer volume of performances all who attended 35 students learn to co-operate and work and were excited that the as well as pertogether to put together the best dances to formed. There is showcase. This year’s group of dancers were show would really showno question that able to work well together and formed strong, case many different styles of dances that included all of the students’ hard-working teams that managed to put a African and hip hop hard work paid fantastic show on the stage. As leaders of not off resulting in a only the dance program but also the school it which were performed in wonderful perforwas important for the grade twelve students separate pieces by both the period one and period mance for people to step-up and take a leadership role this Photo by Ayesha Shaikh two classes. The hip hop of all ages to ensemester and according to their classmates, Scarlett dancers perform at The Magic of Movement, showing off their amazing choreography joy. they rose above and beyond the challenge. routines seemed to be a fa- June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- FINE ARTS -- Page 41 Magic of Movement Photospread by Isabel Fernandez Photos by Ayesha Shaikh Page 42 -- FINE ARTS -- Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School -- Scarlett FEVER -- June 2015 The music program performs a fantastic grand finale event are Jazz 1, 2, 3 and combo Jazz bands. Grade 12 choral student, was commended Morrison, a music program alumni on the Jazz only takes place outside the timetable for her positive attitude and willingness to grand orchestral finale. The beauty of a grand finale does not as opposed to Choir and Band which occur help others. While both students are very The Wind Ensemble left the crowd exist in isolation, the smoke trails left behind in the timetable for one semester and then talented, their contribution to the music in awe with their polished and unified sound. from the very last of July fireworks are not outside the timetable for the other semester. program differed greatly, and while they Frank Techelli’s “Vesuvius” was spectacular stunning without the bittersweet realization Although Jazz and full of energy. “It was a that the show is over. For many students in students do not project piece for the band the Dr E.P Scarlett music program, that is participate in and we really got to bond just what the concert on Wednesday May, the official yearover learning it,” recalls 20 was a magnificent yet melancholy end to end concert, Sarah Halliwell, a grade 11 high school music. the students saxophonist, on learning The night began immediately after have engaged the challenging piece. school, as most music events do. Students in many JazzAnother piece, “1812,” by loaded large instruments into a moving truck, centred events Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, loaded themselves on to buses and left for the throughout the performed by the symphonic Rozsa Centre at the University of Calgary. year such as Jazz band, sounded magnificent. The Rozsa Centre is part of the School of on Canterbury, The percussion section had Creative and Performing Arts of the U of M o o n l i g h t to emulate a cannon in this C and includes multiple halls specialized Nights and just proud overture meant to for dance, theatre and music. The Scarlett recently Jazz depict Russia’s defence students performed in the stunning Eckhardt- 1 performed of its motherland against Gramatté Hall, one of the top music recital at a yearNapoleon’s invasion in facilities in Western Canada. The 384-seat end barbeque 1812. hall is an acoustic marvel, and any audio that at Willow While these pieces stood cannot be perfected by the venue itself is Park Junior out, each composition carefully mixed and balanced by the Rozsa High School performed, whether vocally Centre’s qualified sound technicians. alongside local or instrumentally, sounded spectacular. The night The day had been carefully planned Calgary band, Photo by Brianne Godsman so that the music students had just enough The Static Shift. The spectacular Rozsa Centre hosts various different performing arts concerts and recitials served as a proof of all the time to warm up with their one, or multiple hard work that gets put in A s ensembles, run across the street to MacEwan usual, the hall was full of family, friends, both received director’s awards it was the day-after-day by the music students in order teachers and speeches that really distinguished each to deliver a performance worth being proud alumni from award winner and left both audience and of, at a magnificent venue, surrounded by the the program. musicians a bit misty-eyed. supportive and welcoming group of young Staying true A highlight of the night was most adults that make up the music program. to tradition, definitely the this event Choir Small was emceed Group, a group by beloved of five students m u s i c that performed directors B o b b y Paul Brown M c F e r r i n ’ s and Jonathan “Don’t Worry Bell. Possibly Be Happy.” the most The small a m a z i n g group project characteristic is one that of this event happens each were the short year within s p e e c h e s the Choir B r o w n at Scarlett and Bell r e q u i r i n g gave when students to handing out split up and the musicians learn, or create a w a r d s . an acapella The small a r r a n g e m e n t Photo by Brianne Godsman plaques are of their own. As the year band year comes to an end, musical instruments are packed away handed out The projects overall this year for performance varied with everything from Bruno Mars’ Those who leave the music program and directors “Uptown Funk,” to the Beatles “Dear should be grateful for the opportunities to Photo by Liane Roberts awards in Prudence” with dancing and beatboxing collaborate, create, and learn. All those Liane Roberts, Grade 12, recieved this award for her outstanding dedication both Band thrown in the mix. Choir also stunned the who step away from this program hopefully and Choir. audience with the vocal arrangement of an remember the atmosphere of support Hall for a quick dinner and change into Though they are lovely, they cannot originally orchestral overture to the William surrounding the program and the true reward uniforms. The ensembles that performed compete with the kind words from the Tell Opera composed by Gioachino Rossini. of hard work that comes sometime during were the Concert Choir, the Wind Ensemble, music directors. For example, one student, The choralists voices mimicked violins, the last applause of a performance such the Symphonic Band and the Grade Ten Band. Michael Calender, a grade 12 trombonist flutes, even snare drums in this unique as this one: insurmountable pride, pride in Other ensembles that were present within the was commended for his sense of humor and approach to the piece. “I loved William Tell. oneself and one’s peers. music program but did not perform at this dedication, while another, Livia Szokia, a I just wish I could have sang it,” stated Ian By Brianne Godsman June 2015 -- Scarlett FEVER -- Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School -- FINE ARTS -- Page 43 Students showcase their art in the Scarlett Art Show By Rina Ng At the end of the year, students will always notice the large white trifolds standing in the library displaying outstanding student artwork. From graphite stilllife projects, to paintings, or lino prints, metalwork jewellery, and mixed media art pieces, students can witness the amazing work that art students have worked painstakingly to complete. In addition to art pieces that students have created at school, there are also personal art projects, artwork that students worked on outside of school, which some students chose to also feature in the art show. “It was well put together,” Rebecca Rottler, Grade 10, says about the art show this year. Perhaps one of the first things that Lancers may have noticed this year when viewing these art pieces is the originality. Each Scarlett artist has their own unique style of art and this is what makes each art piece special. Some artists like to be as realistic and accurate as possible, while others enjoy more abstract artwork. Although around the school. These display cases featured artwork such as artist trading cards, lino prints, and ceramics. In the display case outside of the library students viewed some of the interesting ceramics created using techniques such as slabbing and a pottery wheel. Unanimously, pottery was one of the art mediums that the grade 10 students enjoyed working with the most. Students and teachers alike enjoyed the Scarlett Art Show while it was up and art students were happy to have their work seen by others. “There was lots of creative work and the artists’ emotions and thoughts were expressed through their work,” Photo by Ray McRae said Nur-Alhuda Ali, Grade 10. “I Students and teachers were drawn to the amazing artwork showcased on the trifolds in the library by art students liked it and you could see the differences between the grades art,” their own personal art style and everything and all cultures of the support the first world countries’ said Louis Cameron, Grade 10. choose their own idea of what they world” said Nur-Alhuda Ali, Grade people’s daily lives; however, peo- The Art show was successful and would like to portray and present 10, who admired Vedmendenko’s ple do not usually take notice of students are already looking forto the audience. work. “In ‘Run’ you could see the ideas such as these. The idea was ward to the show next year. Art stu The Scarlett Art Show desperation and movement,” said portrayed well through Wang’s art. dents as well as students not in art featured works that contained a Louise Cameron, Grade 10. Amy The artwork was not just class, can look forward to seeing deeper message embedded in it. Wang’s art is particularly mov- limited to the library. Students how their art grows and improves Works such as Sarah Gregory’s ing. One of her powerful art pieces could also view art in display cases over the years. still-life projects and Art 10 paintings done at school required as much realism as possible, works such as the lino prints were areas in which students could integrate (Grade 12) “Run” and Anastasia Vedmedenko’s, (Grade 11) “Diversity” are some examples of the art that included a deeper meaning. “‘Diversity’ represented beauty in featured herself sitting on a chair made of arms with images that the first world sees daily. The chair was made of arms to show that it was the developing countries that Drama students’ amazing acheivements this semester By Sarah Miao The sophisticated craft of theatre has always been a form of art that intrigues its audiences, young and old. After all, the great effort made by an entire production team to capture the audience’s attention and transport everyone temporarily into a new world deserves much admiration and respect. All of these facts have been exemplified by Scarlett’s very own drama program each year through their astounding accomplishments around the city. This year is no different, as Lancers receive recognition and awards from a variety of festivals and competitions. At the start of their journey in second semester, the Lancers in the drama program were all revamping their improv skills, gearing towards the Loose Moose’s 24th annual High School Theatresports Tournament. While many students participated in lunchtime theatre at Scarlett, in the end, eight students combined to form two separate teams to compete in the tournament. No Capes! consists of Rhiannon Leslie, Jayna Berg, Coan Roik, and David Yates while the second team, Daddy Issues, is composed of Yaz Ben Lamin, Sydney Hunt, Kalen Hood, and Brandon Page. After competing against many other improv teams from across Calgary in a rigorous race to win the Stanleigh Cup, it was taken home, in the end, by Scarlett’s very own No Capes! This is no small feat as improvisation is said to be one of the most difficult crafts to master in the art of theatre. The actors all have to rely solely on their instincts and impulses and respond accordingly. With no prediction or idea how a particular scene will run, there is no doubt that No Capes! and Daddy Issues deserve the recognition that they have received from the tournament. Following the exciting tournament, the drama program students were occupied with putting on four other captivating productions. One of these was a main stage production called Truth and Reconciliation. Directed by the drama teacher, James Jack, the play follows five different storylines, in Rwanda; Zimbabwe; Northern Ireland; Bosnia and Serbia; and South Africa, as various characters explore the idea of how humans come to terms with the tragedies they experience. The other three one-act plays were independent productions and grade 12 Scarlett students directed the plays themselves. The Hemp Shop was a production directed by grade 12 Lancer, Bran- don Page. It follows the story of an innocent girl as she walks into a hemp shop and encounters the shopkeepers who misunderstand what she is looking for. The story complicates itself further as police officers wander in and misinterpret her motives for buying illegal substances. Despite her innocence all along, the younger police officer remains persistent and attempts to make an arrest. Sleepover: The How To Guide, an independent production, directed by grade 12 student Meaghan Lautischer, is a story set in the 1980s as a young girl prepares to have the ultimate sleepover. Unfortunately for her, the night takes an unexpected turn as everything goes from bad to worse. The final twist at the end of the play, however, reveals that all of the events were simply part of her dream. The final student-directed play called Family Matters was also directed by a grade 12 student, Rhiannon Leslie. This production follows the meeting among the strict parents of a young woman as well as her boyfriend. After a misfortune with food in the oven, however, the couple is forced to order in from Olive Garden and a comedic family meal ensues as the delivery boy receives an invite to join the family dinner. On May 6, 7, and 8, the drama students had the exciting opportunity to participate in the Calgary High School Drama Festival held at the University of Calgary. This event included students from all grades across Calgary who are either a part of a drama class or advanced acting. On top of seeing many enchanting studio shows from other schools, Lancers also had the chance to participate in workshops where students worked with professionals to improve on improv, directing, voice, movement and character development. During the evening, students watched three mainstage shows from across the city, and the Scarlett production, Truth and Reconciliation, was performed on May 8th. Furthermore, the student directed play, Family Matters, was also given the chance to be presented on May 7th. As expected, the audiences were immensely impressed with the talent among the Lancers as the students performed both productions. This is proven by the standing ovation that the team received for Truth and Reconciliation as well as winning the award for “best overall production” at the Calgary High School Drama Festival. On the side of studio productions, there were no awards being presented to students, but Family Matters was also very well-received by its audience. Overall, these amazing achievements are celebrated by all as a testament for the talent that is present at Scarlett. For all of the students in the drama program, there is an unanimous agreement that this year has been filled with many challenges and difficulties that come in many forms such as rigorous rehearsals. On the other hand, however, it has also been a fulfilling experience that has allowed Lancers to build strong friendships that will last for a long time. For many students, they will have the opportunity to blossom in the program under the attentive guidance of teachers James Jack and Stephanie Rip for one or two more years, maintaining Scarlett’s reputation of having a strong fine arts program. For others, their journey in the drama program will end here as the final month of school quickly approaches. While the future may seem uncertain yet exciting for these individuals, there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that they will be able to face any endeavours with the help of amazing friends. They will leave behind a legacy for others to follow with pleasant memories to reflect upon. Felicity Crisp, Art 20 AP Grace Stone, Art 10 Scarlett Art Show Rafa Abbas, Art 10 Nur-Alhuda Ali, Art 10 Rohama Agha, art 10 Amy Wang, Art 30 AP Sarah Gregory, Advanced Techniques 35 Vlada Vdouina, Art 10 Enya Bresee, Art 10 Sabrina Stein, Art 10 Grace Hill, Art 10 Anastasia Vedmedenko, Art 20 AP Hanji Baek, Art 10 Photos and Photospread by Rina Ng