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Dying for the Hunger Games rave

Daniil Oliferovskiy — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:51:29 +0000

Set in a dystopian society, in what used to be North America, stands the Capitol and 12 surrounding districts that provide the Capitol with raw materials and resources. The country, Panem, came to existence after a revolution occurred when District 13 was destroyed. As compensation for the revolution a boy and a girl are selected every year as tributes from each district and thrown in an arena to fight to the death. Only the final victor may leave. Katniss Everdeen, a 17 year old girl who was forced to take her father’s place when a mining accident kills him, lives in District 12 where she must hunt and gather food to keep her mother and sister from starving. When her sister, Prim Everdeen, is arbitrarily chosen as a tribute, Katniss boldly volunteers to take her place, since it meant certain death for Prim. Katniss, along with the male tribute from district 12, Peeta Mellark, are thrown into an arena where there are stronger and more dangerous competitors. But Katniss gets an even bigger surprise when she receives more than she anticipates in the arena.

“The Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins, has printed 17.5 million copies books as of March 28th. The entire trilogy sold 36.5 million copies with “Catching Fire” selling 10 million copies and “Mockingjay” printed 9 million copies. “The Hunger Games” is now the new teenage thriller after “Harry Potter” and “Twilight.” Since opening on March 23, the movie recorded $152,535,747 in opening weekend box hits on March 25th, and the movie now ranks third after “Harry Potter 7,” Part 2, and “The Dark Night.” Gary Ross, the director of the 142-minute thriller, cost an estimated 80 million dollars to produce. Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark. When asked about whether the actors fit the characters from the book well, freshman Michael Delgado said, “…looking back in the book I don’t think that they could have made any better choices. They fit the characterization from the book perfectly.” Mountlake Terrace students seemed to flock to the movies to see the 12 a.m. showing. The film received a PG-13 rating for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images – all involving teens.

According to IMDB “The Hunger Games” received 7.6 out of 10. But freshman Stephen Cuplin says, “Well, I thought some of the bad ratings that it’s gotten have been pretty miscellaneous because, I mean, obviously you can’t make the movie better than the book. But you can’t bash too much on the movie if they followed it to the best of their ability.” When asked about what Cuplin didn’t like about the movie, he said, “I don’t think I could have changed the movie to make it better except for some of the costumes that the other districts wore. They looked strange…” Despite general dislikes, the movie proved to be an enormous success and viewers internationally were entertained. “The Hunger Games” national catch phrase, “The world will be watching”, proved to be true as it currently holds the spot for the third best movie on opening weekend.

“The Hunger Games” book received countless prestigious awards and nominees that include being on the #1 New York Times Bestseller List, A Kirkus Best Book of 2008, and a Booklist Editor’s Choice 2008, according to Suzanne Collins website. The book has received high praises from popular authors Stephanie Myers, author of Twilight, and Stephen King, author of horror novels. Reviews from School Library Journal say, “Collin’s characters are completely realistic and sympathetic as they form alliances and friendships in the face of overwhelming odds: the plot is tense dramatic, and engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the generation raised on reality shows like ‘Survivor’ and ‘Gladiator’”

Jennifer Lawrence, who played Katniss Everdeen, also received critical acclaim from critics and viewers, along with Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark) and Liam Hemsworth (Gale Hawthorne).

When asking Junior Nancy Nguyen about whether she liked the actors who played for the characters in the book, she answered, “Well, Jennifer Lawrence she’s just an amazing actress so I liked her. Liam Hemsworth fit his character pretty well. And Josh Hutcherson, I mean, he’s perfect, so.”

According to an interview featuring in “Empire Magazine” Gary Ross, the director, certainly seemed happy about the casting actors. When asked about Jennifer Lawrence and her responsibility of taking on the lead role, he said, “If she hadn’t been born I don’t know what I would have done. I work with a lot of great actors, but in my life I don’t think I’ve ever worked with anyone more talented. She just has this strong vitality; she knows her own strength and doesn’t hide it in any way.”

For those who haven’t watched the movie or read the book, Katniss, an illegal hunter and the supporter of her family after her father’s death, enters a game where she must kill opponents to survive. Katniss allies with Peeta, the male tribute from her district, and pretends to have feeling for him in order to win over the audience and help gain sponsors. The movie is main streamed on Katniss’ relationship with Peeta, though it contains very graphic scenes.

During an interview with Gary Ross, featured in “Empire Magazine,” the director says, “In this very harsh universe where these kids are literally forced to fight for their own survival, Katniss fights for her own humanity. At first she’s just fighting to live and in the end she finds something she is willing to die for.”

Although the movie concentrates on a theme of love, or issues that arise in totalitarian governments, while readers may perceive the theme differently, the film received a PG-13 rating for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images, all involving teens. Senior Monea Kerr said, “Well, the action scenes were really good and it was a lot more graphic than I thought it would be, which was cool. [But] it kind of scared me in a way because it was really realistic.”

Ross was asked a similar question and replied, “I don’t think it has to be violent in order to be urgent. For the majority of the movie Katniss is being pursued and it’s a violent universe she’s in. But that doesn’t mean the violence has to be depicted gruesomely or exploited in any way.”

Like Kerr, many people watched the movie without reading the book. Unfortunately, when asking Kerr if she could have changed the movie to improve it she said, “I think [they should] explain it [the story] a little bit more because I was kind of confused throughout the movie and then at some point in the movie it clicked like what was actually happening. I didn’t understand the whole process of “The Hunger Games” until like the end, when they kind of went back through it. So I thought it was kind of confusing for people who haven’t read the book yet.”

Most students that have read the book seemed to think that the book was better than the movie, though some believed them to be equally good. Freshman, Michael Delgado, said, “I think there was some stuff in the movie that shouldn’t have been in and I think they left a lot of stuff out that was in the book. But at the same time I think the book put unnecessary detail on some stuff, so it’s close and they’re both better in their own way.”

Hunger Games enthusiasts are in luck as Lionsgate studios has already begun preparation for the sequel of “The Hunger Games,” “Catching Fire,” which debuts November 22nd, 2013. Although Ross has been replaced by Francis Lawrence, director of “I Am Legend” and other various films, it is sure to be just as successful.

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Dying for the Hunger Games rave

Daniil Oliferovskiy — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:49:39 +0000

Jennifer Lawrence, who played Katniss Everdeen, also received critical acclaim from critics and viewers, along with Josh Hutcherson (Peeta Mellark) and Liam Hemsworth (Gale Hawthorne).

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Staff Editorial

Conner Worman — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:56:32 +0000

Annual sports assembly proves to be a success

On April 19 it was that time of year again to have another sports and activities assembly, which was a huge hit. This assembly showcased the captains of various spring sports like baseball, golf, and tennis. The theme of the assembly was “survivor,” where captains of the sports competed in various events such as taking a feather across the gym on a plate and making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, blindfolded, as their partner gave them instructions. If they failed, they were eliminated. The break-dance and Hip-Hop teams also performed which was excellent, despite the technical difficulties before Hip-Hop performed. When it was all over and time for the Supersonic, the new cheer squad was introduced to perform with current squad. This really got the audience participating. Though this was the last sports/activities assembly of the year, it could not have gone out with a bigger bang.

DUI Senior Project awes big crowd of students

Yasmin Abdulahi’s senior project about drunk driving awareness got a lot of positive feedback from students and it was a very straight-forward and involved. The way she went about setting up the presentation was very professional, the fact that she was able to bring in real cars and local emergency response personnel made it all the more effective. Students don’t realize how dangerous some of the things are we hear about in the news. When she brought in two guest speakers – including one who had driven high – also shed light on the myth that smoking pot and driving is okay and safer than drinking. The make-up done by Jenna Berndt was beyond what an amateur make-up artist is usually capable of, and without the realistic nature of the wounds, the demonstration would not have been as effective. This was a powerful student presentation.

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Hawks helping Hawks

Joy Gardner — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:44:49 +0000

Q: My boyfriend abuses me, but I love him, what do I do?

A: My first advice, reach out to someone and confide in them about your boyfriends abuse. Tell anyone, a close friend, a family member, teacher, or even a co-worker. You may at first be hesitant in admitting that you have become a victim to domestic violence. You may even feel it’s something to feel ashamed, or embarrassed about. But did you know, approximately 1/5 teenage girls have been physically or sexually abused by their boyfriends. You are not alone in this, and you definitely don’t deserve what he is doing to you. So as hard as it may seem, and no matter how much you love him, you have to leave your boyfriend. I am warning you now; walking away from someone you love will not be easy. You’ll ignore all their faults, in hope that things will change. Or think, “He loves me, and he didn’t mean it”. An abuser has reasons for treating you the way they do, whether they know them or not, and need to fix them on their own before they can commit to a relationship. Getting out may not be the easiest, but it is the best option. Don’t accept less than you deserve. National Domestic Violence Hotline (24 hours), 866-331-9474.

Q: How do you get a guy to notice you?

A: Getting someone to notice you is something literally everyone struggles with. There is always that one guy’s eye you want to catch, or that one girl you never know how to talk to. I’m here to offer some tips that may help; these are the most common answers I got after interviewing over twenty Terrace students. Number 1: Be confident! When I asked “What is the first thing you notice in the opposite sex?”, everyone, ranging from freshman to seniors, answered with smile. Think about it, when walking down the hall, are you going to notice the person walking confidently with their head held high or the one with headphones in, just making their way to class? Number 2: Be yourself! In high school, it’s easy to get caught up in trends, or following the crowd. Wear the clothes you feel comfortable in, listen to the music you love jammin’ to, and don’t pretend to be interested in something just because you think someone will like it. Number 3: Don’t be a try hard.. Ladies, waking up at five to put on fake eye lashes and a mini skirt, is not worth it. Every guy interviewed, said they preferred a girl in jeans and a sweatshirt with little to no makeup on, than someone who has gone all out. Number 4: Have “swag”, now guys, this one’s for you. Girls WILL notice how you carry yourself. So let’s put down the sweats, and pull on some jeans. Number 5: Don’t be awkward! You finally caught that special person’s eye, but now comes the talking… Be someone you’d want to hold a conversation with. Use smiley faces when texting, seem enthused to talk to them and don’t be too awkward to hang out with them! Good luck!

Q: How to cope with the loss of a family, friend, pet, etc

A: This is the trickiest question I had to answer, because everyone will grieve differently in this situation. Some people will need longer to accept the loss than others, and some won’t need any time at all. Some will cry, some will get angry, some will show no emotion at all. There is no set and specific way that someone is supposed to act when they lose someone. Although after interviewing several people who have experienced loss and also researching there is a basic course of emotions you might encounter. 1) Denial: This is a temporary phase, failing to accept that the situation is really happening. Quickly changing to 2) Anger: Finally recognizing that the denial can’t continue may lead to misplaced feelings, and grow produce feelings of anger with yourself or others. You might try 3) Bargaining: In the case of death, often deals are made with a higher power in exchange for reformed lifestyle. When you realize that dwelling on the “what ifs”, you’ll drift into 4) Depression: Becomes silent, cries often, loss of sleep and food. And finally, 5) Acceptance: May still be upset, but is finally able to move on with everyday life. No one person will feel the same thing as another during the time after losing someone special. After interviewing with people who have recently lost someone, their best advice was “It was their time to go, and dwelling on it will just hurt more. Coming to terms and accepting their death isn’t meaning you don’t care; it just means you realize that you can’t change it.”

Q: My parents are fighting a lot, what if they get a divorce?

A: No one likes seeing their parents fight, and when your parents get divorced, that hurts even more. It’ll take a while to adjust, but just remember your parents are still going to love you no matter what. Have you ever really liked someone, and then one day, things just change? You still cared about them as a person, but you just couldn’t actually stay with them. You need to remember that your parents can experience this too; they deserve a chance at happiness again. If they think that means them apart, let them make that decision. It doesn’t mean they didn’t try and work it out or that they are trying to ruin your life. And most important it wasn’t caused by you or anything you did. According to Enrichment Journal the divorce rate in America for the first marriage is 41%, increasing all the time, so you aren’t alone in this. If you ever feel like you need people to talk to, find friends that have divorced parents. I hope things work out for you.

Q: My mom is an alcoholic and it hurts so much. What should I do?

A: This question I think secretly applies to a lot of people. Let me just spit some facts at you. According to childwelfare.org, in 2006, Marijuana accounted for 72.8 percent of illicit drug use from parents. The number of heroin users increased from 136,000 in 2005 to 338,000 in 2006. The most popular used substance is alcohol, in 2006, heavy drinking was reported by 17 million people, while binge drinking was reported by 57 million people. These statistics translate to real people, and it could be anyone’s parents. You might feel ashamed or embarrassed to tell people that your parents have a substance abuse problem that is why I say it could secretly apply to a lot of people. But you have to keep in mind, that what your parents do, doesn’t define you as a person. So find someone to talk about it, a supportive friend, sibling, or any trusted adult. The best thing that you could do is to find a positive group of people to hang out with, so you can continue to make smart choices rather than letting your parents define who you will be.

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2012-2013 ASB Class Officers Elected

Erick Yanzon — Thu, 03 May 2012 02:06:18 +0000

The 2012-2013 ASB class officers election were held on May 2 during advisory. Candidates for each position gave their campaign speeches to their class. It took place in the auxiliary gym, main gym, and the HUB, for the class of 2015, 2014 and 2013 respectively. The seniors had a meeting about their graduation status in the theater.

The class of 2013 had a distinct election. There were one candidate for each office and seven representatives. The class did not have to fill out any ballots. However, candidates still got the chance to give their speech in front of their class.

The class of 2014, on the other hand, was the only class that had a competition for every position. There were two candidates for president, three for vice president, two for secretary and treasurer, and eight candidates running against seven spots for representatives.

The class of 2015, had three candidates for president, two for vice-president, only one person running for secretary, two for treasurer, and exactly seven candidates for representatives.

All candidates meet in the hub at the beginning of 6th period to hear about the election outcomes.

All elected candidates must attend the September leadership retreat and take the year long zero-period leadership class if they have not done so already. Elected presidents must also attend the Mt. Triumph leadership camp this summer from July 6 to 11, and the state leadership conference held the second week of October in the Tri-Cities this year.

The class of 2016 elections will be held in early September the following school year.

Following are the new 2012-2013 ASB class officers:

CLASS OF 2013

Advisers - Mark Burbank & Shawna Bogren
President - Grace Gil
Vice President - Abby McDermott
Secretary - Sonja Head
Treasurer - Jessica Jamtaas
Representatives - Daniel An
Elbethel Abebe
Shiffite Awel
Bailey Bame
Samantha Netz
Kevin Harrington
Sukhaman Kaur

CLASS OF 2014

Advisers – John Traxler & Jim Matthews

President - Will Khadivi
Vice President - Madison Haney
Secretary - Jayme Nguyen
Treasurer - Yoel Tekle
Representatives - Brendan Cordova

Nico Malig

Yosan Michael

Jack Pearce

Alyssa Vallester

Paige Watson

Arani Yogendran

CLASS OF 2015
Advisers: Ashley Johnson & Anthony Williams
President - Aaron Castleton
Vice President - Maci Mata
Secretary - Ali Hitchcock
Treasurer - Sydella Yonker
Representatives - Allison Lorraine
Stephanie Garcia
Jannon Roque
Austin McDermott
Nicole Hairell
Mike Guevarra
Jazib Shakil

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Sound Transit plans light rail to MLT, Lynnwood by 2023

Will Khadivi — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:32:04 +0000

Driving to Downtown Seattle on Interstate 5 during peak times from Mountlake Terrace is often described as a nightmare and with the population of the area growing, the problem is only getting worse. To help ease traffic, Sound Transit (ST) is planning to expand Link Light Rail to Lynnwood by 2023.

The new service will use the Interstate 5 corridor to connect Northgate to Lynnwood. This project is part of a larger package approved by voters to expand ST.

“I really like it [light rail] and I like the idea of them coming up to Lynnwood.” Said Tita Jorgensen, a commuter who uses ST to get to work. “I like the idea of having a direct route to the airport.”

In south Snohomish County, ST is looking at station options near the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center at 236^th Street, one at 220^th Street, and one at the Lynnwood Transit Center.

ST currently provides the express bus routes 511, 512, and 513 between Mountlake Terrace and Downtown Seattle.

“I think light rail is cooler and it’s faster [than buses.]” Said Anya Upton-Rowley, a sophomore. “I’d ride it if I had to get to Downtown Seattle.”

The Light Rail systems currently in service by ST are the Central Link which connects Downtown Seattle to Sea-Tac Airport and the Tacoma Link which connects the Tacoma Dome to Downtown Tacoma.

When many MTHS students or other residents of Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood hear about Light Rail being extended by 2023, many wonder why it wasn’t expanded earlier.

“I don’t know what stopped them from making it earlier.” Said Yosan Michael, a sophomore. “I think earlier is always better.”

Light rail is often a hot button political issue in Washington state politics. Some argue that light rail is just too expensive and buses can do the same job for a lower price.

“I guess the tax payers are going to have to dip a little more into their pockets for the convenience.” Said Jorgensen. “I have a feeling that it’s going to cost more than they say.”

Looking into the future, by 2016 Link Light Rail service should connect Downtown Seattle to Capitol Hill and the University of Washington. By 2021, a line should open between the UW and Northgate. And by 2023 the East Link should open between Seattle and Redmond and also the link between Northgate and Lynnwood.

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Marijuana, the effects

Sammy Harter — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:49 +0000

Ganja, refeer, chronic, herb, dope, A bomb, ace, dro, weed, pot, maryjane, grass, cannabis, and along with many others are names for a drug made from marijuana. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the U.S.”

This drug is made from the plant Cannabis sativa and is used in many different ways. Teens need to know the effects marijuana has on the body and need to know what the risks are.

Marijuana is typically smoked from a cigarette, which is more commonly known as a joint. It can also be smoked in a cigar, which is known as a blunt or a pipe. A less common way to get the effects from marijuana are by making tea with the marijuana leaves. Also, by digesting it in food such as brownies or cookies. Donna Leger, a writer for USA Today, held a poll that showed 17.4 million people are users of marijuana.

According to Amal Chakraburtty from WebMD.com, a study was conducted that confirmed up to 30 percent of teenagers smoke marijuana. An NIDA survey in 2009 showed that 28.5 million Americans age 12 and older had abused marijuana at least once in the last year, 27.5 percent were sophomores and 34.8 percent were seniors.

Smoking is one of the easiest way for marijuana to enter the blood stream. When the smoke is inhaled from the burning marijuana, the fumes and toxic chemicals go directly to the lungs. Then the lungs absorb the harsh chemicals and distribute them throughout the rest of the body through the blood stream.

Among other lethal chemicals, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a very powerful chemical in marijuana that affects the body. According to British anti-doping specialist Michele Vrronken, THC affects the brain in many different ways; it causes challenges of coordination, thought, memory, concentration, sensory, and pleasure.

Other short-term side effects a user of marijuana can experience are loss of concentration, problems with learning, difficulty with problem solving, wrong perception, and anxiety attacks. Physical effects of marijuana are increase in heart rate, red eyes, dry mouth, slowed reaction time, and an increase in appetite.

Marijuana may cause many long-term side effects from extended use. It can harm the parts of the brain responsible for responding to stress and keeping motivation. Difficulty with having children has also been suggested.

Respiratory problems such as bronchitis have been reported. It can cause decreases in blood pressure which can lead to dizziness or a lower ability to fight disease and infections. Also, a user of marijuana may experience depression, anxiety, mood swings, schizophrenia, mental illnesses, or other emotional problems.

Since marijuana is known as a gateway drug, the drug user is more likely to try other drugs. It is eight times more likely to have used cocaine, 15 times more likely to use heroine, and five times more likely to need substance abuse treatment for a person who has been a user of marijuana.

However, researchers are not certain if marijuana is a direct cause of these other drug complications. Not only can it affect the body and mind, but it can hurt your chances of getting a job or going to college if it is put on your criminal record.

Although medical marijuana can be obtained with a prescription, it is still illegal for recreational use in Washington. If a marijuana user wants to quit it is important they seek advice and professional help.

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Edmonds School District recognized by NAMM four years in a row

Erick Yanzon — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:41:58 +0000

The National Association of Music Manufacturers (NAMM) Foundation has once again recognized the Edmonds School District on its 13th annual Best Communities for Music Education survey (BCME), which acknowledges schools and districts across the country for their commitment and support for music education as part of the core curriculum.

In all, 166 school districts and 10 schools out of 237 communities that submitted surveys were recognized. Edmonds School District is in its fourth year in a row that has been recognized, and it is the only Washington state school district on the list.

The NAMM Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry.

Established in 1999, the BCME survey is a nationwide search for communities that provide access to music education as an essential part of a complete education and exemplify commitment and support for music education. The BCME survey is designed and implemented in collaboration with The Institute for Educational Research and Public Service of Lawrence, Kansas, an affiliate of the University of Kansas.

Each school receiving the “Best Communities” designation scored in the 80th percentile or higher in the survey’s grading process. Participants in the survey answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and other relevant factors in their communities’ music education programs. The responses were verified with district officials and advisory organizations reviewed the data.

The announcement of the 2012 Best Communities for Music Education campaign comes during a crucial time as school districts nationwide finalize budgets. The Best Community designation is a distinction worthy of pride, but is also a call to action for local music education advocates to help preserve and potentially expand access to their current music education programs.

Past designees have reported that making the Best Communities list had a positive effect on their ability to advance recognition and support for music programs. NAMM Foundation Executive Director Mary Luehrsen, encourages communities to use the designation as a cornerstone of vigorous advocacy for music education programs.

“We know that communities are struggling to maintain funding for many education programs and we applaud these communities that remain committed to a complete and quality education that must include music and the arts,” said Luehrsen. “We urge communities to celebrate the designation as a national recognition for their commitment to children and most of all, keep the music playing in their schools for years to come.”

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Printup personally helps Jazz 1

Serafina Urrutia — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:39:58 +0000

On Apr. 11, Terraces Jazz Ensemble 1 had the privilege to have guest Marcus Printup help them practice and rehearse for their upcoming Essentially Ellington Jazz band competition in New York City.

Marcus is a professional musician who plays trumpet. He has been playing since the age of 10 and he’s been playing the trumpet for 35 years now.

Printup says that he loves playing the trumpet and loves his job. As a young growing musician, Marcus grew to love what he did and didn’t decide he wanted to be a professional musician until he was about 23 years old.

Marcus had the honor of meeting and then playing with Wynton Marsalis and in 1993, Marcus joined the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.

When he joined the band, it consisted of players that had been in Duke Ellington’s orchestra from the 1970’s and 1980’s. He has been in the Orchestra for 19 years now.

Marcus tours around the world with them and does gigs at the Jazz Ellington Center. He enjoys the trips with the orchestra because they are interesting and he does what he likes to do.

Printup says that now in the band, he is one of the middle-aged men teaching the younger guys what to do and what not to do.

He has had great experiences with the band and enjoys being around them and he also says often times he sees the band more often than he sees his own family. It wasn’t easy to become so successful. It took practice, hard work, dedication, passion and desire to get him to where he is now.

During the practice with Terrace, the experience helped the jazz ensemble 1 see things differently. Also, they worked on their skills and keeping a steady beat. “We have a different attitude about things” freshman Joseph Walrath had said.

Marcus helping out has been beneficial because the students were allowed to get help from a professional and ask many questions before the actual competition.

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Jazz 1 makes director proud with its stellar performance

Nick Fiorillo — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:38:02 +0000

At the Paramount theater on March 30, five amazing high school bands put on a benefit concert known as Hot Java Cool Jazz that left the crowd standing and cheering.
Mountlake Terrace Jazz 1, along with jazz bands from Edmonds-Woodway High School, Ballard High School, Garfield High School, and Roosevelt High School put on an astounding night of jazz in Seattle.
The 17th annual show was nearly sold out. All the proceeds from the ticket sales will go straight to the participating school music programs, including Terrace’s. Starbucks, the major sponsor event, brought the name “Hot Java.”
According to the Starbucks website, “Since 1995, Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz has raised more than $290,000 for local school music programs.”
The night started off with the jazz band from the only other school in the Edmonds School District, Edmonds-Woodway. There was much excitement for the jazz band from Ballard, the only school that was in their year at Hot Java Cool Jazz.
Mountlake Terrace was the fourth school to perform, following the intermission. They played four songs during their performance.
The first song was “Hey You,” written by Terrace’s own Katilyn Martin. Faul told the crowd how he “heard about this crazy singing girl in the school newspaper.”
He went on to say that they then worked to turn Martin’s song in to one that would show off Martin’s vocals along with the band’s instrumental skills as she sang with the band in the wonderful performance.
Taylor Griffin wowed the crowd with his piano solo during the next song titled “The Kid From Red Bank” by composer Neal Hefti.
The next song to be played was “Sky Blue” composed by Maria Schneider. Faul was a big fan of this song, as he said, “I think it might be my favorite song in the whole world.” His sense of humor showed when he then said, “It’s really scary doing it with your band because they might screw it up.”
Terrace did Faul proud with an incredible performance of the song. Lucy Schermer traded in her saxophone during this song for a flute, which she soloed with.
The last song that Terrace did was the one that the crowd went wild for. The Brazilian song “Tico Tico” featured drummer Ryan Leppich and guitarist Kyle Scherrer. After the last note was played, the crowd got up on their feet and awarded Jazz 1’s incredible performance with a standing ovation.

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