Volume XLIX, Issue 13
Board Takes
Action on
Tideline
PALISADES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Service
Program
The Board votes to create a
Community Service
Appeals Committee to
review service decisions.
By
JAMES BOURNE
Tideline Editor-in-Chief
and
S TEPHANIE TAFT
Tideline Staff Writer
In a unanimous vote, the
Board of Directors mandated that
Principal Martin Griffin and
Director of Academic Planning
and Guidance Services Ann
Davenport create an Appeals
Committee for the community
service program and to research
and report the legality of the cur-
rent program by April 21, 2009.
The motion was put to vote by
Darcy Stamler and seconded by
John Callas.
The motion, which passed at
the March 17 Board meeting,
said, “I move that Mr. Griffin and
Mrs. Davenport finalize an
Appeals Committee for the
Community Service Program,
research the legality of the
Community Service Program as a
Pali High graduation requirement,
and report those findings back to
the Board no later than the next
regular Board meeting of April
21.”
All 11 Board members
approved the motion. There were
no nay votes, no abstentions and
no one absent.
The issue went to the Board
after students raised concerns
about the fairness and legality of
the current community service
program. A petition with over
250 student signatures and an
opinion article in the last issue of
the Tideline reflected student frus-
tration with the program. Senior
Dexter O’Connell and Junior
College Center Urges Seniors to Seek Scholarships
Ryan Steinberg both made public
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Many different
scholarships are available
for eligible seniors.
By D ANIEL HARTONO
Tideline Editor-in-Chief
As seniors await college
acceptances in the approaching
weeks, there are still several schol-
arship opportunities available for
those students who plan to attend a
university upon graduating from
high school.
Recently, the College Center
distributed a scholarship newsletter
through the Family Connections
account, listing many available
scholarship opportunities for sen-
ior students with deadlines in the
next few weeks and months.
Additionally, eligible African
American students were informed
of other opportunities such as the
Latimer scholarship. Many more
options, however, are also present
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Summer Opportunities
Find out how to get the absolute most
out of just a few short weeks of sum-
mer vacation.
‘Honk!’ Draws Many Oohs and Aahs
AN EPIC S PECTACLE: Kimberly Cronin stretches and twists her body, just one of the many amazing scenes in the Pali High production.
By M ELINA C HARIS
Tideline Campus Editor
The annual spring musical
Honk! debuted two weeks ago to
a full house. The opening night,
Friday March 20, drew the larger
crowd of the opening weekend but
both nights had substantial
turnouts.
Director Lisa Kraus and Vocal
for those seniors who are still seek-
ing scholarship money and aid
both at the local and national level.
In honor of former Palisades
student Dillon Henry, a memorial
scholarship is available in his
name for seniors who are graduat-
ing from Pali and have attended the
school for at least two years. Four
of these scholarships of $2,500
will be awarded to students who
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Talking in class can be detrimental
not only to one’s own education, but
also to others in the classroom.
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Music Director Josh Elson have
worked long hours preparing for
the show, along with the cast and
crew, since rehearsals began in
January. “From the time I first
perused a copy of the musical, I
was excited by its visual poten-
tial, its humor, its music, and the
heart of the story,” said Kraus.
“We have worked hard to balance
all of these elements.”
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have good moral character and plan
to attend a two or four-year college
or university. Interested students
are also required to write one of two
essays and submit a letter of rec-
ommendation by April 13.
Another local opportunity for
seniors is the PTSA scholarship
that will award $500 to those plan-
ning to attend a two or four year
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FML
The Tideline wrote an article about
people writing sentences about how
much their lives suck. FML.
Based on Hans Christian
Andersen’s tale of The Ugly
Duckling, Honk! tells the story
of a swan named Ugly who is
born into a family of ducks and
soon loses his way. On his subse-
quent journey in search of his
mother Ida, he meets many color-
ful characters that guide him
home and convince him that
being “different” is not necessari-
college. Those who would like to
apply for this scholarship must
submit an application answering
three short answer questions, be a
member of the PTSA, have a min-
imum of a 2.5 GPA and have ful-
filled the 40 hour community serv-
ice requirement.
The PTSA scholarship application
deadline is April 24.
The American Legion
Scholarship is also a local award
that will give $2,000 to ten eligi-
ble seniors. Eligibility for this
scholarship requires applicants to
be a citizen of the United States,
have a GPA of at least 3.0, be rec-
ommended by two teachers and
have a verifiable blood relative that
is either alive or dead that was or is
currently serving in the United
States military. Those who are
interested are also required to write
an essay describing their blood rel-
ative and their intentions for going
to college and pursuing
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SPORTS | PAGE 8
Track and Field
Pali squares off against Marshall and
San Pedro, winning some and losing
some.
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
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ly a bad thing.
Along with Kraus and Elson,
Senior Alex Caan, an active
member of the Drama
Department, took on the position
of Student Director for the pro-
duction. “I’d never done a musical
before in my life, so that was
exciting,” said Caan. “Having a
hand in what has been called
Pali’s best musical was an experi-
ence worth having.”
Though the cast and crew ini-
tially expected the show to draw
in much younger audiences, many
older students attended opening
weekend and were pleasantly sur-
prised. “I loved the set, and the
cast was fantastic,” said Junior
Katy Pool. “Even though the
story was aimed at younger kids,
I was able to enjoy the meaning
behind it.”
The musical was also many of
the cast members’ first experience
on stage. Senior Mountain
Glover, who had never previously
participated in a Pali production,
said, “[Opening night] was good.
I was very nervous, but with the
help of my peers, I got right back
on track.”
Though Honk! is a relatively
unknown musical, Kraus and
Elson believe that its message
and story deserve to be told. “The
orchestra, cast, and crew have
come together to make something
profound,” said Kraus. “Don’t
miss it.”
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VILLAGE NATION
AND BSU WORK
TOGETHER FOR
BLACK STUDENTS
By
WILL A NDERS ON
Tideline Staff Writer
and
R ACHEL LEVITAN
Tideline Staff Writer
During the first weeks of
March, The Village Nation, along
with the Black Student Union
(BSU), held two assemblies for
African-American students. On
March 3, students met for the sec-
ond Village Nation assembly,
with founders Fluke Fluker and
Bill Padden speaking to students.
The following week, BSU held a
panel discussion with Pali gradu-
ates and college representatives.
The assemblies focused on fulfill-
ing academic potential, addressing
stereotypes, and discussing col-
lege.
The Village Nation meeting
was titled “Keeping It Real,” and
picked up where the previous
meeting had ended. “Keeping It
Real was an opportunity for these
students to analyze the myths,
stereotypes, and rumors about
their academic abilities and short-
comings,” said co-founder Fluke
Fluker. “[This meeting] provided
African-American students a safe
place to discuss what it means to
be accused of ‘acting white.” The
importance of African Americans’
improvement on standardized test
scores was also discussed, with
test taking tips and strategies
offered to help students reach their
full potential.
The first Village Nation
assembly was held on Nov. 17
with the intent to “arm the stu-
dents with knowledge,” said Ms.
Christopher. One of the primary
topics was the usage of the n-
word, and the effect it has on the
African-American community. “It
informed everybody about a lot of
things and brought us all togeth-
er,” said Senior Tajavae Quarker.
“Some of it was hard to hear, but
it was important.”
The Village Nation was estab-
lished almost five years ago by
three teachers from Cleveland
High. In response to falling tests
scores and increased dropout rates
among African-Americans, Fluke
Fluker, Andre Chevalier and
William Paden wanted to set up
an assembly that could “establish
a level of trust and rapport with
the students, relate to their cultur-
al traditions, and convey expecta-
tions of high academic achieve-
ment.” After the Village Nation
was introduced, the school’s API
score went up almost 65 points.
Pali’s BSU has been working
alongside The Village Nation to
help mirror these results in Pali’s
African-American community.
In the week following the sec-
ond assembly, the Black Student
Union organized a meeting featur-
ing a panel primarily consisting
of Pali graduates who described
their accomplishments after high
school and gave tips on taking
advantage of the opportunities the
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Apri l 4
1st Annual Mens Volleyball Alumni Game
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Large Gym
Apri l 6-10
Spring Break
Apri l 17-19
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Apri l 21
No 7th Period
Apri l 23
Showcase Night
Apri l 24
College Center Urges
Minimum Day
Seniors Toward Scholarships
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their intended major and
must postmark their applications
by April 24.
Additionally, the Masonic
Scholarship will be awarded to
five students and give up to
$2,000. Eligible seniors will
receive an application in the mail
and must have a 3.0 GPA. Three
students who have family mem-
bers in the Masons will be
awarded along with two others
who will be selected based on
need. This scholarship is also
due on April 24.
For those seniors who need
aid based on need and have been
involved in community service
programs, the Allan Katz
Scholarship plans to give $500
to three eligible students. An
application must be filled out by
April 1, and students are required
to attend a scholarship luncheon
on May 17.
At a more regional level is
the West Hollywood Youth
Scholarship for residents of West
Hollywood. Information regard-
ing this opportunity has already
Village Nation and BSU Work Together
Continued on Page 2
school offers its students.
Dominic Quiller, class of 2003,
went to Loyola Marymount
University (LMU) and is currently
attending UCLA Law School.
Keyvon Pierre, class of 2001,
went from Pali to New York
University (NYU). After finishing
his first semester at NYU, Pierre
transferred to LMU, where he grad-
uated in 2006. Crystal Adams was
the president of BSU when she
graduated Pali in 2006. She is in
her last year at CSU Dominguez
Hills, and hopes to be at
Pepperdine next year.
Three of the panelists work
with programs aimed for college-
bound students. Johnel Barron,
the LA Southwest College
Recruitment Coordinator, encour-
aged students to overcome whatev-
er obstacles they might have to
finish out their education. Brittany
Lewis attended CSU Northridge,
and now works for UCLA Early
Academic Outreach. Jonli Tunstall
graduated from Pali in 2001, and
went to UCLA, where she now
works for the educational program
VIP Scholars, a program designed
to “increase the number of under-
represented students, students of
color, at UCLA and at universities
in general.” All three offered their
support and help to anyone who
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been sent to eligible students.
The program will award $1,500
to those who complete the 150-
hour community service require-
ment set by the organization and
p r o g r a m .
Those who are interested have
until April 30 to participate.
Seniors who are looking for
additional aid are also encouraged to
visit sites such as
www.fastweb.com and search for
more opportunities. The College
Center also plans to distribute
another newsletter before spring
break begins, providing informa-
tion on more scholarships.
Students interested in the afore-
mentioned scholarships are encour-
aged to go to the College Center
and pick up applications.
About scholarship opportuni-
ties, College Counselor Ms.
Kunkel said, “Most of the money
that you will get for college will
come from the college that you
attend, but there are plenty of small
and local scholarships that are out
there for students who are looking
for them.”
may need it.
The speakers emphasized the
importance of responsibility and
self-motivation. Quiller advised
the audience, saying that his deter-
mination led him to his success
and, “when people tell me I’m not
going to be able to do something,
I’m going to go ahead and try hard-
er.” Lewis also suggested such
responsibility when she said, “I
want to urge you guys to stand up
and learn the information that’s
pertinent to you.” Adams spoke
from her own experience of the
significance of perseverance and
said, “Don’t think that if you’re in
twelfth grade you can’t do it. You
can go to a community college for
two years and transfer. It is not
too late. I am a living testimony
of that.”
Adams also warned students of
the necessity of a college educa-
tion. She joked that, “In a minute,
Burger King and McDonalds are
going to be requiring bachelor
degrees. But really, whoever feels
they don’t need college, you will
need it. It is so hard to get a job
without a degree.” Barrons also
stressed the importance of educa-
tion when he said, “It makes no
sense if you can lean with it and
rock with it, but you can’t read
with it and write with it.”
Financial challenges were a
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Spaghetti Night, Done Right
OH, BOYS : (From left) Tucker Best, Alex Caan, Daniel Rasch, Sean Pinto, Arya Davachi, and Ryan Steinberg put on a show like no other.
The cast and crew of the spring musical Honk! put on a show to raise funds for the production. BY KATY POOL
The cast of the school’s
spring musical opened the doors
of Mercer Hall to friends and
family, on Friday, March 6, in
order to promote the show and
garner support.
“Spaghetti Night,” as it has
come to be known, is a fundrais-
er night hosted by Drama stu-
dents three times a year. They
hold one fundraiser night for
every show throughout the year.
The event started off with an
eight dollar suggested donation at
the door. Guests then proceeded
into Mercer Hall, where tables
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key point in the discussion. Pierre
had to transfer from NYU to LMU
due to financial troubles. With
financial difficulties facing many
students in their college plans, he
advised the assembly from his
own experience. Pierre said, “I am
now $60,000 in debt. Even with
all of that, I have a diploma, col-
lege education, a nice resume
because of it, and I wouldn’t trade
any of that for anything in the
world. Go to college keep your
money in order.” Pierre also
reminded students to fill out loan
applications, make payments on
time, and get as much financial aid
as possible.
Another topic of discussion
was the importance of involve-
ment in the community. Lewis
recalled that although she was not
an academic overachiever in high
school, she participated in soft-
ball, cheerleading, soccer and vol-
leyball. Adams also deemed herself
as “not a 4.0 student,” but got
involved as BSU President in
2005-2006. Tunstall encouraged
students to get active with their
passions and their community.
She said, “Get involved with
something. That was my experi-
ence here. I did what I had to do in
the classroom, but I also got
involved in BSU and Gospel
Choir.”
were set up, each decorated with a
specific theme such as “the 50’s”
or “rainbow colors.” Everyone
was free to sit at the table they
chose and mingle with other par-
ents, the cast members and class-
mates of the cast members who
showed up to support the Drama
Department. They then served
free spaghetti, which Pinocchio’s
Italian Restaurant supplied at a
low price, along with soda and
various kinds of treats, such as
goldfish and brownies. Soon, the
entertainment began.
Honk!’s Spaghetti Night
Boards Votes on Community
Service Reform for School
Community Service Program Coordinator Gretchen Miller.
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comment appeals to the Board.
Steinberg called for reform and
change in the program to ensure
fairness and standardization, stat-
ing that the goal is to change, not
merely remove the Community
Service Program. “I do not wish
to get rid of community service or
Gretchen Miller. I love communi-
ty service,” said Steinberg to the
Board. Gretchen Miller was not
present at the meeting for com-
ment.
With prom in early May and
graduation soon following, the
community service for participa-
tion requirement is a point of con-
tention in the community service
debate. In discussion, Executive
Director Amy Held acknowledged
the immediacy of the situation.
“What would make sense to me is
that the administration have a
clear policy, and that we get this
appeals committee set up – like,
kicked off with the song “Big
Spender,” sung and performed by
all the female cast members in
the show. Following that was a
rendition of Chicago’s
“Cellblock Tango,” performed by
cast members Junior Tucker
Best, Senior Alex Caan, Junior
Daniel Rasch, Junior Sean Pinto,
Senior Arya Davachi, Junior
Ryan Steinberg and Senior
Mountain Glover, who also co-
hosted the event. A variety of
songs sung by one or more peo-
ple followed, from pop songs by
Adele and Jason Mraz, to songs
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within a week.”
Teacher Representative Dave
Suarez moved to suspend the
Community Service Program for
the Senior Class of 2009 and to
review the legality and possibly
discriminatory practices of the
program. The motion was second-
ed by Steve Klima, but failed in a
3-8 vote. Suarez, Klima and
Stamler voted for the motion, but
were outvoted by Callas, Francis,
Held, Riley, Rodman, Johnson,
Fisher, and Paleno.
“The program is arbitrary,
unfair, and possibly illegal,”
Saurez told the Board. “We could
be at risk of serious litigation or
a class action lawsuit.”
Other Board members also
voiced concerns with the pro-
gram. “I have problems with the
arbitrary nature of the assignment
of hours,” said James Paleno.
Steve Klima, who has raised con-
cerns with the Community
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from musicals such as Wicked, A
Chorus Line and Title of Show,
to original compositions by cast
members, like Junior Julian
Schwartzman’s “Facebook
Song.” In addition, several peo-
ple performed skits, such as
“Save Broadway” from Saturday
Night Live and a lip-synch rendi-
tion of “How We Go Out.”
The goal of Spaghetti Night
is to raise money for the produc-
tion of the show, as well as give
the future audience a taste of the
talent involved in Honk! “As
silly as they are, the skits are a
good representation of the talent
we have in the cast,” said
Thespian President Senior Lizzy
Rich, who helped host the night.
“It’s fun to see what people do
when they’re up on stage, just
being themselves.” The fundrais-
er raised almost $1,000, which is
being used to cover the cost of
sets, costumes, props and public-
ity for the show. “It was one of
the best turn-outs for a fundraiser
night I’ve ever seen,” Rich said.
“A lot of people came and we
were able to raise a lot of
money.”
Service Program in the past, said
that review of the program is
“necessary,” but stressed that he
doesn’t intend to get rid of the
program and supports the concept
of community service.
The Board decision was the
latest development in the ongoing
community service discussion.
Dissatisfaction with the system
was initially brought to the
Board’s attention by Klima and
then-Student Representative
James Bourne in 2008, and was
revived by last month’s 250-sig-
nature petition, which aimed to
spark development and reform the
current Community Service
Program.
The petition gained rapid
momentum and received over 250
signatures in one 40 minute
lunch period.
“The petition did not need
much advertisement to get off the
ground because the issue has been
in the back of students’ minds for
years now,” Junior Wyn Delano
said. “All it took was a single
announcement on the P.A system
to energize the students.”
“Students are being denied
community service hours for vol-
unteer work that has actually
helped the community, and I
think that members of the Board
see that a committee will be a
good way to define what commu-
nity service is. I strongly believe
that all the support we are get-
ting, mainly from the student
body as a whole, will help to
push these new service ideas for-
ward,” said Matthew Pakizegee,
author of the petition. “The cur-
rent Community Service
Program is in need of a great deal
of reform and this petition will
make a difference and truly help
students.”
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Destination
EUROPE:
Summer
Experience
Abroad

BY PAULINA FIROZI

E Summer Provides a Window of Opportunities

Tideline Staff Writer

very summer, teacher Tylene

DeVine takes a group of stu-
dents across Europe to take advan-

GET A JOB RELAX!

tage of the foreign environment and
to instill valuable knowledge that
cannot be taught inside the class-
room. For the past five years, she has
been planning this trip, mainly for
seniors, as part of a last learning
experience before they move on to
the college world.
DeVine will be taking 17 sen-
iors and three sophomores to differ-
ent European cities including Paris,
Nice, Venice, Vienna, Prague, Berlin
and finally Amsterdam. “The seniors
that I have taken with me in past
trips have told me that their college
experience is much more fulfilling,
as [the trips] bring meaning to their
‘American’ education,” said
BY MELINA CHARIS
Tideline Campus Editor
Most students have extracurricular activ-
ities and volunteer work lined up during the
school year, but many more opportunities are also
available during summer vacation. Though col-
leges look highly upon a productive and enriching
summer, many activities offer rewarding experi-
ences that are otherwise unavailable during the
school year. With almost three months of limited
schoolwork and plenty of time to rest and relax,
summer can be the perfect time to get involved.
Here are a few ways to do so:
Many students find it difficult to juggle schoolwork,
sports, extracurriculars as well as a job during the
school year. Because of the much lighter load of
work and increased free time, the summer can be the
perfect time to get a job and start saving extra money.
“Colleges like to see work experience, and some stu-
dents have to work. Be a good employee,” said
College Counselor Helene Kunkel. Getting a job
shows responsibility, determination, and maturity
and is a valuable option during the summer months.
While it’s important to have a productive summer, it’s
also important to remember to have fun. 10 months of
school can be draining, and summer is the time to recu-
perate as well as relax. “Make sure to balance the sum-
mer well,” said Santana. “Do something fun, but have
something constructive to do. Rest and recuperate from
school!” However, remember that summer is an impor-
tant component in remaining competitive to colleges.
“Colleges look at what you’re doing during the sum-
mer,” said Kunkel. “Just don’t spend 10 weeks staring at
the ceiling.”.”

SIGN UP FOR A SUMMER FOCUS ON INTERESTS

DeVine.

VOLUNTEER
Over the course of 14 days,

PROGRAM OR INTERNSHIP
from June 21 to July 4, these select-
ed students will travel to seven The summer is very possibly the best time to focus,
major cities of six European coun- Volunteer opportunities do not end with the last bell
more intensely, on interests outside of school and to
tries, spending about two days at of the second semester. There are plenty of charities
Though colleges and universities look highly upon any kind of develop hobbies. For many students, this option can
each location. To achieve the full and organizations that operate during the summer,
summer program, academic summer programs can enhance be extremely exciting and beneficial. “I'm attending
European experience and escape the and volunteering can fill in hours that would nor-
performance and offer invaluable experiences. Many colleges the Pre-College Musical Theatre Training Program
“norm” of polluted and crowded city mally be spent watching TV or sitting around.
such as Stanford, UC Berkeley and Brown offer residential at CAP21 for five weeks this summer,” said Junior
streets, they will be taking motor- Summer is a great time to catch up on community
summer programs that give participants the feel of living on a Mia Canter. “Not only is it fun to do something you
boats, trains, bikes and gondola rides service hours if you’re behind, and it’s also easier to
college campus. Because these programs can get expensive, love during the summer, it's educational. Colleges
to travel the countryside. greatly increase your current amount of hours. “The
there are many low-cost and free summer programs and intern- like it. It's extra practice for the real world. How
These high school graduates ‘underserved’ don't have breaks. Need continues,”
ships that offer all of the same benefits. “[Programs] that stu- could that be a bad thing?” Though focusing on
and sophomores will see famous said Director of Community Service Gretchen
dents have liked include the Academy of Business Leadership interests is a good way to spend your summer, make
sights such as the Monet Gardens, Miller. ”On the Community Service Information
Summer Business Institute (ABL), Inner City Filmmakers at sure it’s something you actually enjoy. “If you have
Versailles, Schonbrunn Palace, Anne Table in the main building hallway is a list of
USC Film School, and the City of Los Angeles Public Works an independent interest, do a project of your own,”
Frank’s home, castles and cathedrals said Kunkel. “[But] don’t do things just because ‘Summer '09 Suggestions.’”

Choir to Host Fundraiser; Go on Tour

in the Czech Republic and the Berlin
Wall. “At first the students sign up to
go to the stereotypical ‘Europe’ that
teens hope to experience,” said
DeVine, “but I hope that once they
see the cathedrals and all the cool
sights that they just feel that they’ve
really seen the world.” Students
seem to agree that the foreign atmos-
phere adds greatly to the experience.
“It is the best and safest way to
explore Europe,” said Senior Leah
Cohenzadeh.
Internship Program,” said Career Advisor Simon Santana.
“Different descriptions are available in the Career Center.”
BY DANIEL NIKNAM
Tideline News Editor
Choir hosts Coffee House Concert Night in
Mercer Hall on March 31 at 7 p.m. in order
to raise money for a tour the team will be
performing in the San Francisco Bay Area in
they look good on a college application.”
will perform many pieces from artists such as U2,
Ella Fitzgerald, Adele, and Jon McLaughlin, as well
as music from The Lion King, Man of La Mancha,
and Spring Awakening.
a means to raise funds for our upcoming choir tour to
the San Fransisco Bay Area in May.” This year’s
choir class will be the first to receive uniforms in the
three-year history of Choir. Males will sing in suites,
while the ladies will dress in concert gowns.
Senior Shane Liliedahl, a choir member since the
class first began in 2006 and Choir Co-President,
said, “We’re hoping for a lot of support from friends,
family, and the student body for when we go on tour.”

T
The class has already raised enough money for The suggested donation for the concert is $5 to
May 2009.
Some of the students first
heard of the trip from their teacher bus transportation, but hopes to raise more for hotels. $10 and snacks and coffee will be on sale during the
Ms. DeVine, the teacher-coordinator Visual and Performing Arts teacher and instructor of concert. Furthermore, there will be a free performance
here will be a range of style including musical

Final Red Shirt

of the trips. “I had Ms. DeVine, who
was probably my favorite teacher in
ninth grade, and she talked about
the choir class Mr. Elson said, “This concert is not on April 1 during 7th period that all students are
theatre, contemporary pop hits, jazz standards,
only to showcase our many talented singers, but also invited to attend.
and world music. The choir, soloists and small groups

Opportunities for
these trips,” said Senior Nick
Morshed. Now, three years since his Upcoming
Red Shirt Events

this Semester
freshman year, he and many others
will finally be given this rare oppor-
tunity. “There are benefits to reading Pali Track Meet
and learning, but actually getting on Topanga Stream Cleaning
the bike and riding it is the best way Pali Village Green
Gardening
to experience life,” said DeVine. She
Pali Hunger Walk
had initially hoped to bring much
Pali Track Meet
more experience and creativity to
Gretchen Miller addresses ties are already set, but students
Pali Track Meet
these otherwise common trips. “I
the final Red Shirt
Warner Avenue
believe traveling is a much better may visit Community Service (E Waste Program)
Director Gretchen Miller in order
way to become educated than in the community service to get another project approved.
Pali Showcase

activities for this

classroom,” she said. Pali Track Meet
Some popular activities are those Auction Fundraiser at Pali
semester.
Originally, the Palibury Tales
Travel Club was established by a pertaining to promoting environ- Elementary

group of students who hoped to mental health and interacting with and 4/26 Canyon

BY TATIANA C OLE the needy. "I would say students

combine creative writing and travel-
ing. The idea was to imitate
Geoffrey Chaucer’s famous and
witty Canterbury Tales. Students in
the club would create a novel of
short stories based on real life expe-
riences while visiting Europe, and
later the books would be sold to
finance further trips. “When travel-
ing, we are so busy and tired that it
is hard to write,” said DeVine, so
unfortunately, the plan has never
been further developed. “It is more
powerful to teach, as you are experi-
encing the lesson plan first-hand,”
she said. “It is such a more meaning-
ful experience being with kids,
[rather] than having them behind a
desk, when I feel they are guarded
from their personalities.”
A
Tideline Staff Writer
s the end of the school year
draws near, students are anx-
ious to complete their final com-
munity service hours for this
semester. During the holidays,
there were various opportunities
to volunteer for food drives, toy
drives and other events for the
needy. However, students still
have chances to make up for a
lapse in volunteering hours dur-
ing the first semester. Students
may complete additional hours
towards their service requirements
by signing up for Red Shirt activ-
ities.
Many Red Shirt activi-
enjoy the environmental projects
the most. There is also a lot of
interest in the Little Sister
(Feeder) schools’ fundraising,"
said Miller.
Community service opportu-
nities range from donating jeans
to the homeless, toys to the less
fortunate or time to raise money
for a cause. "Students enjoy
walks and runs with thousands of
other students and the City Year
Organization is a great example of
that," said Ms. Miller. "City Year
unites young people of all back-
grounds for service projects
throughout LA giving them the
skills and opportunities to change
the world.” Exercising while
Elementary Fiesta
simultaneously helping those
who cannot help themselves is
one of many ways to achieve
service requirements.
Although the completion of
community service hours remains
vital to each student, it is espe-
cially pertinent to seniors. "This
time of year, the majority of the
students attempting to clear their
service hour requirements are sen-
iors," said Ms. Miller. "There are
approximately 350 seniors that
have not completed their service
hours." Monday, May 4 marks
the final date for seniors to turn in
completed hours, with a mini-
mum total of 40 required gradua-
tion. EDWIN POULDAR/TIDELINE
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You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today

-Abraham Lincoln

E D I T O R I A L Letters to the Editor

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Check It Twice
Dear Tideline,

The Fall of A Comrade

The Tideline
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TIDELINE POLICY
etectives, while usually reserved for adulter-
ous spouses and the investigation of double
agents or gruesome murderers, now have an
entirely new market requesting their presence. It
takes no stretch of the imagination to think of the
UC system as a rather large business, and like any
respectable business it takes certain measures to ver-
ify the authenticity of applications. To battle the rel-
atively moderate amount of fibbing about extracurric-
ular activities by students, the UC system has hired
fact checkers. Though the amount of students caught
lying seems small (less than one percent), it looms
larger when one imagines one percent of 98,000
applicants. Whether it comes down to boosting your
importance on the soccer field, or expanding your
role in a school drama production, forging an extra
curricular activity is an incredible act of disrespect
towards the students who dedicated the time to actu-
ally accomplish the actions to which they claim.
Let’s look at the current odds of discover-
ing student lying about his or her extracurricular
activities. Only 1000 or so applicants are checked
annually, and of those 1000 a mere ten to fifteen were
found to have been economical with the truth. So out
of the 98,000 applications, the odds of yours being
checked is miniscule and even if it is chosen random-
ly, the chance that a simple ticket stub or article clip-
ping will not clear it up is only one and a half per-
cent. How can one be scared out of lying when the
odds continue to fall in their favor? In the end more
students must be checked to broaden the search for
liars.
Do these minimally reassuring statistics call for a
more efficient system? Without a doubt they do.
Frequent checks are a strong alternative to nit pick-
ing individuals. The UC system should designate a
certain percentage, much larger than one and a half
percent, and require those people to show evidence.
This attempt would widen the search and instill a
heightened sense of fear of getting caught as a thief
and a liar. Not only would most of the investigations
be quick and simple, but more honorable students
would be accepted as a result.
Instead of lying about tutoring underprivi-
leged children in an attempt to impress the admis-
sions officers, be proud about placing a part time job
on your list. Standing at McDonalds flipping burg-
ers may not have seemed productive at the time, but
an officer may look at it as a means to an end, which
is essentially what college is. Other extracurriculars
to be proud of are any prestigious camps you may
have attended over the summer, or travel experiences
in which you learned something valuable about the
world. Anything that separates you from the crowd
and catches the attention of a decisive person admir-
ing the fruits of your labor is worth noting.
When one isn’t proud of what they have achieved in
these four final years of childhood, they cannot be
optimistic about what they will achieve in the tur-
moil of the real world. If a person is unprepared and
unwilling to be truthful to those with more power
then them, how can they function in the hierarchy of
a worker/boss relationship? They can’t, and because
most businesses function that way it is just another
useless carcass left to marinate in its own educated
thoughts instead of contributing to society. When
extracurriculars are faked, educations are stolen. Now
isn’t that dangerous?
Everyday, tired and unmotivated students walk through the doors
of their classrooms, filing into their desks like thousands of cattle
unhappily preparing for another day of mundane banality. But then, a
rescuer, an angel within incredibly annoying voice fills their ears and
their hearts. Immediately the school is abuzz and the students and teach-
ers come to life. Whether your teacher begins to shout to quiet the
class, complains about the length of the announcement, or asks, “Is
that kid stoned?” The morning announcements won’t be the same with-
out Dexter O’Connell.
Sure the announcements were rather annoying, but they served
their purpose by getting the attention of the students and providing all
of with the information we need. Therefore, a question “why?” arises.
Why was our commissioner of communications, whom we elected,
removed from his position? While it may be the argument of the
administration that Dexter didn’t fulfill all of his duties, we all know
that it just isn’t true. Never before had I seen a student take his posi-
tion so seriously, so committed to doing everyone of his assignments
to the best of his ability. When there is a conflict between a student
and an administrator, what gives the administrator the right to strip the
student of his power? This truly shows the administration’s view of the
students and how their own agenda comes before the views of the stu-
dent body.
-Kevin Simms, Sophomore
D E X T E R ’ S
L A B
less afraid of crossing into a neigh-
borhood waving a different flag,
was a perfect opportunity to show

Where’s Waldo: Fire Escape Edition

S TATEMENT
Published twenty times a year,
the student newspaper of
For a person of my
BY ALEX HELMINTOLLER
stature, this situation poses some-
that Ireland is the right place for the
six counties to make their perma-
nent home. With Sinn Féin and
on the wall underneath my desk, other non-Unionist parties making
was a sign (hidden from view) gains, and polls showing an ever

Palisades High School (the
Tideline) is a public forum,
with its student editorial board
making all decisions
concerning its contents.
Unsigned editorials express the
views of the
majority of the editorial
board.
Letters to the editor are wel-
comed and will be published
Y
Tideline Staff Writer
ou’re sitting through a lec-
ture, awaiting the arrival of
lunch: the minute hand creeps
across the clock. Suddenly, the
lights go off. The teacher is as
surprised as you are but attempts
to keep the class under control.
You’ll most likely have to remain
at school- the power will proba-
what of a threat. Students shorter
than myself might not even make
it out of the exit with a chair as a
boost. I do not mention tall stu-
dents helping out all the others
before exiting themselves
because that’s not realistic given
the situation- especially in the
various rooms that have now
caught fire in our figurative situa-
that read: “Emergency Exit.”
Two arrows on both sides of the
phrase pointed upwards. I fol-
lowed these arrows up the wall
and noticed for the first time that
whoever engineered the class-
rooms at Palisades Charter High
School honestly expected a class-
room of forty students to exit
through a tiny window at an
Dexter’s Lab is a column featur-
ing the world according to the
thoughts and ideas of Tideline
decreasing majority in favor of
remaining in Britain, combined
with the current economic crisis,
and its effect on the economy of
Northern Ireland, which is heavily
dependent on the government, a
reintegration into the Republic of
Ireland looks more and more prom-
ising for the North every day.
The terrorists who killed
the soldiers and the policeman do

as space allows. Letters must
be signed, although the staff
may withhold the name on
request. The paper reserves the
right to edit letters for gram-
mar and clarity, and all letters
are subject to laws governing
obscenity, libel, privacy and
disruption of the school
process, as are all contents of
the paper.
Opinions in letters are not
necessarily those of the staff,
nor should any opinion
expressed in a public forum be
construed as the opinion or
policy of the administration,
unless so attributed.
bly be back on within the next
hour. However, just as the teacher
resumes the lesson, you hear a
rumbling as the room vibrates, its
contents shaking and shifting
about. Both doors have become
wedged shut from the pressure of
the floor above and the walls
have cracked. You may be stuck
in your classroom for the night.
You are experiencing an
earthquake. Sure, they’re normal
enough at home, but at school, a
girl screams, the teacher yells for
compliance, and everyone starts
talking while ignoring safety pre-
cautions. A fire has erupted in the
chemistry rooms at the F build-
ing, and is quickly spreading. All
I’m thinking about is why the fire
exit is located at a window over
seven feet from the ground.
tion. High school students in a
room on fire will be afraid. High
school students in a room on fire
with no exit but one small win-
dow seven feet overhead will turn
into savages. Compress William
Golding’s The Lord of The Flies
into about three minutes and shift
the setting to a flaming class-
room.
Hopefully, in the event
of a fire, earthquake, or other nat-
ural disaster, both doors of every
classroom will open flawlessly.
However, to have fire escapes
that impede escape and prove to
be a fire hazard themselves is just
counterproductive.
I first noticed the win-
dow fire escape in Ms. Cappelli’s
room when I bent down to pick
up a pencil I had dropped. There,
impossible height in case of a dis-
aster.
Unless the Earthquake is
somewhere around 8.0 on the
Richter scale or a new fault line
miraculously forms directly
under Palisades High, both doors
of every classroom should open
and close just fine. I do, however,
believe that emergency exits
should be available to all stu-
dents- short or tall, handicapped
or otherwise. I understand the
school buildings are not new, and
that regulations are different now
than they were way back when,
but that does not excuse the fact
that it might be easier to just bash
through a flaming door than to
climb up and through the fire
escape.
I
Editor-in-Chief Dexter
O’Connell.
sat down to write this column
about the failure of Pali’s com-
munity service system to ade-
quately instill a service-oriented
mindset in students. But as I write,
St. Patrick’s Day is fast approach-
ing, and the situation in the six
counties of Ireland currently not in
the Republic of their sisters to the
south appears to be rapidly deterio-
rating. This is a shame, especially
as those members of the Northern
Ireland assembly not of overtly
unionist leanings no longer consti-
tute a majority, and therefore the
opportunity for real change in
Ireland is finally upon us. The des-
picable actions of these terrorists
not understand today’s realities.
This action was considered a legit-
imate rebellion only twelve years
ago but this is no longer so. Danny
Morrison, a leader of Sinn Féin,
once said, “Who here really
believes we can win the war
through the ballot box? But will
anyone here object if, with a ballot
paper in this hand and an Armalite
[rifle] in the other, we take power
in Ireland?” This strategy, of armed
struggle coupled with political
struggle, was a change in mentality
in and of itself. Republican parties
have claimed a solid share of the
political ground. They are a force
to be reckoned with and the days of
labeling Sinn Féin “terrorists” and
dismissing them out of hand are
over. The legacy of the IRA is

Teachers’ Corner
indisputable. The Armalite brought
Student Poll
do not serve to further the political
objectives of Irish Republicanism, the British to the table, and the bal-
lot paper is showing, gradually, that

P o l l t aken o n 3 / 2 5 / 0 9
2 3 2 s t udent s po l l ed
How often are your
classes interrupted
I
and only drive us further from the
Editor’s Note: Teachers’ Corner is a new Tideline feature, which will run opinions submitted by Palisades dream of a thirty-two county nation
faculty members about school issues. This first installment features a letter from Mr. Shuhgalter. across the whole of the island of
Ireland.
was surprised to learn that Dexter O’Connell was no longer Commissioner of Communication. I was Since the Good Friday
even more surprised to find out that he was removed from the position to which the student body had Agreement of 1998, there has been
elected him in a democratic election. Despite the agreement between Dexter and the Counseling Office, a tenuous peace in the six counties.
the people of Northern Ireland
want a new direction. The terrorists
do not understand this. For every
shot they fire, a shot is fired across
the bow of the ship of
Republicanism. For every man

by talking students?
6% said Never
46% said Sometimes
48% said Frequently
Do teachers enforce
some form of disci-
the school administration ruled that he no longer qualified. What was the pretext? Dexter did not get The Provisional Irish Republican they kill, countless hours of work
enrolled in the Leadership class in the spring semester. Then why did the students need to vote for him in Army militia disarmed, and some are turned back. Fortunately, most
the first place? Do their voices ever count in this democracy? of the loyalist militias on the other people in the North see this. Over
The story with Dexter reminds me of the latest election in which the faculty and staff participated side of the conflict did the same. the last couple of days, marches
a few months ago. Then the administration decided to remove a member of the board who had been elect- Sinn Féin, formerly the political have seen a diverse swath of the
ed for two years, and make him run (after his first year) against the candidate chosen by the administration. arm of the IRA, became a legiti- population out marching in opposi-
Eventually, the Executive Director and the board had to put up with the status quo not because they violat- mate political entity, and is current- tion to the terrorism. Deputy First
ed the rights of the staff, but because they spun the rules of the game. ly the only party with representa- Minister Martin McGuinness, of
The story with Dexter is another illustration of the administration attitude to the stakeholders of tion in both the Dail of the Sinn Féin, said “I was a member of
this public corporation. First of all, why should an elected Commissioner be a student from a particular class Republic of Ireland and the the IRA, but that war is over now.
of 20 students chosen out of 2,700? Doesn’t it violate basic rights of other students who might run for Assembly of the North of Ireland. The people responsible for last
office? Secondly, why is he removed without the consent of his constituents? Thirdly, had it ever occurred This peace is the opportunity that night's incident are clearly signal-

pline to prevent talk-

to the administrators who made that decision that they needed to discuss the issue at least with the student Irish nationalists have wished for ing that they want to resume or
Senate? restart that war. Well, I deny their
ing?
for hundreds of years. It heralds an
Dexter is a bright young man who, like other young people in this school, learns important things, era of freedom and safety in which right to do that… [they are] traitors
sometimes makes inevitable mistakes, and experiments with his ideas. Now he has learned a real life les- Republicans have the opportunity to the island of Ireland.”
69% said Yes son: he can be ousted by a few even if he has been elected by many as long as the few decide that he does to show that a united Ireland is the It is finally possible for a
31% said No
not satisfy their criterion. course to follow. British influences United Ireland. A confluence of cir-
In my opinion, this attitude has become habitual. Students, parents, and teachers’ opinions are eas- have shifted this from an Irish bat- cumstances has put that goal in
ily brushed off, the board blesses absurd decisions of the Executive Director, and to justify the “caring” vio- tle to a religious battle (Note that sight. No right-minded person
lations, the administration and the obedient board members cover themselves with a lovely fig leaf from early Irish patriots like Wolfe Tone, should be in support of terroristic
their vast herbarium of demagoguery. Napper Tandy, and C.S. Parnell activities that move it further from
Congratulations, Dexter! You may consider yourself baptized by firing. Your independent voice were protestants) and this time of the outstretched, grasping hands of
has been treated no better than that of your teachers. peace, when people are somewhat the Irish people.
A. Shuhgalter
3-17-09
March 30 - April 17, 2009 Tideline OPINION Page 5

Keepin’ It Real Do you think the evacuation routes

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Cleanliness is Next to What?
that the school has in place would be

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efficient in an emergency?
BY KENE IZUCHUKWU

A
Tideline Staff Writer
fter a hearty nutrition, we blacks, or African-Americans, go to
class and attempt to learn something new. As soon as we settle
down and greet our teacher, the Black Student Union asks for our
We have evacuation
attendance at a Village Nation assembly that just happens to be during

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routes?
the same period as an advanced placement class. Many of us usually
skip these so-called “motivational” assemblies, but if we decide to take
a period off from our English or math classes, we find ourselves
strolling down the path of the quad into a rowdy Mercer Hall. I use the

”
word “rowdy” because at the last meeting it took about 15 to 20 min-
utes to actually silence the crowd, and even after that everyone could- Blake Jensen
n’t keep quiet for Bill Paden and Fluke Fluker to convey their mes- S ENIOR
sages effectively. The theme for this assembly was “Keepin’ it real,”
and as soon as we walked into the auditorium we knew what was going
on – yet another speech was going to be given about blacks not living I'll think they'll be
up to their potential, and this time we blamed the white man. okay. It's a pretty
Apparently we don’t succeed in the classroom because we are open campus. I don't think

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afraid of being picked on for “acting white.” This epidemic seems to it will be that hard to get
have psychologically hindered our performances, and has resulted in out of here.

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subpar test scores and unruly behavior. This may be a problem for
Colton Callahan
some, but for those of us who actually know that having good grades IZABELLE NEW Cartoonist
are not equivalent to being white, this assembly proved to be some- BY IGOR SHVARTSER JUNIOR

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what of a shock. AP World History teacher Steven Burr went up to Tideline Staff Writer stantly overuse the paper towels
share his past experience with the “acting white” problem and he for drying their hands. What
shared that, predictably, his intellectual stability prevented him from alk into one of our bath- many do not understand is that
falling into this destructive state of mind during high school. While rooms before school one clean, dry sheet from the dis-
Mr. Burr was speaking, some listened as others, such as the tiny fresh- begins. Then have another visit penser is just large enough to dry I don't even know
where they are.

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man sitting to my right, continued talking about and denouncing after the 7th period bell rings. both of one’s hands completely.
everything that Mr. Burr was trying to communicate. At first this act of You see quite a difference, right? Without this knowledge, some
defiance humored me, but then I had an epiphany that made this Whether it is the boys’ or the actually seize four, five, or even

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assembly seem somewhat worthwhile. The small freshman had girls’ bathrooms, I cannot help six paper towels for drying. With
already been claimed by this horrid paradigm, and as I may have seen but overhear the similar rants of the poor-functioning air-dryers Marie LaZebnik
this message as futile, he actually needed it. This by no means excus- how messy and repulsive our in the bathrooms, students have JUNIOR
es us from performing poorly in school, but it does prove problematic bathrooms are. What is even no choice but to resort to walking
towards the way that we should think. Our society has associated “act- worse is that these rants speak out with soaked hands.
ing white” with countless mannerisms, attitudes, and scenarios; how- the truth. You cannot help but Hopefully it’s not terribly brisk
ever, we should never adhere to these stereotypes - especially when it feel the slimy, wet floors through outside; otherwise that is a recipe No. It takes too long.
comes to education. the soles of your shoes. The for unforgiving frostbite. I'd go to a friend's
house instead.

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Black leaders such as W.E.B Du Bois fought so that whites smell hits your nose and creeps Once those paper tow-
and blacks could one day have the opportunity to learn without racial up into your nostrils until you els do run out, unlucky latecom-

prejudice. Although some prejudice still exists, one cannot say that we reach the point when you just
don’t have a fair opportunity to pass or excel in school, unlike our rel- don’t think you can take any
atives who lived under the Jim Crow laws. Therefore I applaud Village more of it. But when you’ve got-
Nation and frown upon those of our kind who refuse to hear the mes- ta’ go, you’ve gotta’ go.
sage due to ignorance. Yes, I still think that the assembly was a waste What we must realize is
of time due to the fact that the crowd was rowdy and that I missed my that we do this to ourselves.
AP English class, but for the few of us who put our racial pride aside Whether you are the litter-free
and actually paid attention, the assembly also had the potential to activist, or the litter-bug con-
inspire a change of heart, and more importantly, a change in mentali- formist, we all abhor to the
ty. You can disagree, but I’m just keepin’ it real. unwelcoming feel of the bath-
room and its signature piles of
drenching paper towels on the
wet floor. Yet we continue mak-
ing it this way. Attempting to
reenact a memorable three-point
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ers are forced to absurdly utilize
the toilet seat covers in order to
dry their hands. It’s time for Pali Andrew Hacker
F RESHMAN
High to make the switch into the
“Green Age” and adapt to the
new, conserving methods of liv-
ing. That means using less to
gain more. Following this trend No! From
will ensure that wet hands will observation.
no longer have to suffer from the
icy winds that the nearby shore
has to bring.
Cleanliness is a valu-
Mr. King
able skill we all must obtain. It
seems as though we might have

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shot made by the Los Angeles forgotten what it is. A small TEACHER
Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, you miss change will inevitably spark a

Do you think texting is an

the trashcan and let the domino effect of advancing into

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scrunched paper towel hit the keeping Pali High clean. The

appropriate behavior in class?

floor. Realize that you are not
Kobe, so you should probably
pick up the paper towel and put it
where it belongs - in the trash-
can.
Unfortunately, very few
find the urge to embrace the
simple task of throwing our
paper towels away and being
considerate is imperative to
Pali’s future condition. It is up to
all of us to choose when to Yeah, if it’s an
accept this change. Do not rely emergency, you
on others to perform the miracle have to do it, like for

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a family matter.
responsibility we students have of cleaning up after you forever.
of cleanliness. Apart from litter- Instead, adapt for the greater
ing in the bathrooms, many con- good.

Donʼt Waste My Education

GRAHAM MACGILLIVRAY Photographer
Gabriel Acede

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S ENIOR

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BY AHLYSHA GOPAUL action is given to those students who can not be mindful of those around you. If you
Tideline Staff Writer
get a hold on their mouths. It’s strenuous absolutely must say something to one of your
Yes, because some-
enough having to deal with my own personal friends and it cannot wait until nutrition,

t’s a horrible, almost incurable, disease.
It happens in at least one of your class-
es, like clockwork. You sit in class try-
ing to figure out the math problem that is
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issues, so I certainly don’t want to hear about lunch or after school, remember there is no
yours. There is a school therapist and if you shame in whispering. We all will appreciate times students need an
have the urge to talk, she is a very nice lady you a little bit more. escape during class.
and is always willing

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plastered on the dimly lit overhead projec- to discuss anything
David Arzumanov
tor and as you try to focus on finding the that may be troubling
solution, all you can hear is that one kid you. Please don’t tell
yelling across the room to his friend about us your sob stories S ENIOR
how he beat the last level of a video game during the middle of
Yeah, I think it's
last night. While the rest of the class has to instructional time. I’m
suffer through the worst story in the world
appropriate to
sure that there is some-
and the time allotted to solve the math rid- one who is content
dle is approaching an unproductive end, the with hearing your do. It's up to the stu-

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whiney kid transitions to how he’s been antecedents on their dents.
eager to see his ex-girlfriend because he own free time.
misses her so much. The time set to do the You are probably a Eli Shavalian

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problem is gone and all you can remember great person and have JUNIOR
is vivid detail of Final Fantasy and how a lot of insight on
some kid’s girlfriend broke up with him. things I have yet to
Now you’re unprepared for the lesson and ponder on. Maybe if
you realize why the guy’s girlfriend broke you didn’t talk so
Depends on
up with him: he talks too much. much I would have
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whether the class is
probably wanted to

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are at least two or three classes where you know about you. But
want to turn around, look the kid square in since you have already pointless or not.
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nobody cares to hear about his issues. It’s tery, seeing as I
almost apparent that someone’s not giving already know every Shaina Ganjian
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as a shock to those pupils who flap their lips your life, I care to
all class period, but some students come to know nothing.
school to actually learn. All your side com- This is my last plea, No way. You're here
ments and failed humorous remarks are not a because the next time at school to get an
delight, but a hindrance to the learning envi- you open that voice education, not to text
ronment. It is an annoyance to those who box of yours during your friends. You can
seek to further their education, in addition to the middle of class, text them at nutrition.
gaining acceptance into a notable college. I’m going to turn
LaChapelle Swain
Don’t get me wrong, even I’ve been guilty around and tell you
of talking in class, but when it’s habitual, exactly how I feel. So
loud, and over exaggerated, there needs to be before we get to that F RESHMAN
measures taken to ensure proper disciplinary point of no return, just
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Dan Graham: Beyond

BY AUSTIN WILLIAMS since the 1960’s. Graham is saying that people

D
Tideline Staff Writer
an Graham: Beyond is organ-
ized by The Museum of
Contemporary Art (MOCA) in
Los Angeles with the help from
the Whitney Museum of
American Art, New York.
Open to the public from Feb.
15 – May 25, 2009, the exhibi-
tion focuses on the American per-
spective through the art of Dan
Graham. The exhibit includes a
selection of photographs, films,
architectural models, indoor and
outdoor pavilions, conceptual
The exhibition focuses on
various themes, most notably the
change between the relationship
of the individual and society as
shown through mass media and
twentieth century architecture.
Graham exploits the obvious.
What is defined as obvious,
Graham defines as art and repeti-
tion. There is a difference between
people who interpret cultures,
have personal opinions and out-
spoken criticism for certain
events, and minimalists such as
Dan Graham, who have no origi-
nal thoughts. The works that he
haven’t already noticed. It’s as if
people were observing a chair.
Everyone knows that it is a chair.
Say someone comes along to
preach about the color of the
chair. That person has taken
something so bland, with no
value and exploited the idea that it
is a green chair or an orange chair.
Regardless of the color, it is still
a chair. Nonetheless, Graham’s
views of art, his works are still
representations of obvious and
plain ideas. It is difficult to find
the art in the exhibition. All
viewers see is the artist present-

W
BY ALEX TRAYLOR
Tideline Staff Writer
ith the release of
their 12th studio
album it appears that
there is clearly No Line
on the Horizon for U2,
or any other sense of
direction, for that mat-
Line on The Horizon
U2 ter. It’s been five years
Interscope since their last album,
How to Dismantle An
Atomic Bomb, and it
★★
that the band is sitting six feet under.
projects for magazine pages, has presented in his exhibition ing his observation of repetitive
It seems as if U2 tries to redeem themselves
drawings and prints, as well as causes the past to come to mind things. Graham’s art is all based
while The Edge (David Howell Evans) replays every
writings. From the rise of mini- and there is no effect that it could on a matter of opinion. This
guitar rift he’s ever written for the group. It’s true
malistic, conceptual art to the have on any person’s life. exhibit is filled with boring,
that The Edge does have a certain chimney sounding
mixture of rock and roll and cul- It is simply valueless art. repetitive art that exploits the
style, which, over the years, he has become
ture, Graham has been a key fig- This could be said a million obvious.
renowned for. However, there is no mistaking the
ure in the contemporary art world times. There is nothing that
fact that the song “Stand Up Comedy” has the exact
same guitar rift as about a dozen other U2 hits.
Other songs include “I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go
Crazy Tonight,” which includes poetic lines like,
“Everyone needs to cry or needs to spit.” The album
continues to travel in a downward spiral, but lucki-
ly there is one good song, “Breathe,” and it was truly

appears that the band has decided to take a detour
from their path to immense success and musical
genius. Sadly, they created an album reminiscent of
their 1991 album Achtung Baby, better known as
the album that almost took U2 off the map.
U2 formed more than 30 years ago and in those
three decades they have created massive hits such as
“With or Without You,” “Even Better than the Real
Thing” and “Desire and Vertigo.” Instead of giving
their fans another classic single for their play lists,
they gave us “Put on Your Boots.” The first song off
their new album, which they performed at the 2009
Grammys, is a catchy tune somewhat reminiscent of
Barney’s “I love you, you love me,” set to a bad
repetitive wannabe indie beat. You’ll find yourself
humming it all day and contemplating suicide just
to get out of the “sound,” that Bono keeps on
screaming about wanting to be let into. With this
single, it appears that U2 has begun to dig its grave,
a breath of fresh air. This song is able to combine
the beloved U2 sounds with something new, excit-
ing and different. Though a good song, it did little to
save the album from the cliff off which the band has
thrown themselves.
The disappointments that this long-awaited
album contains are somewhat overwhelming. It’s
baffling that a band that can create a song like
“Sunday Bloody Sunday,” one of the most lyrically
ingenious songs of our time, can then turn around
and produce not only a song, but a complete album
devoid of content. The album could have been put
together by Animal, the Muppet. The discontinu-
ities and overall A.D.D. of the album leaves the lis-
tener overwhelmed and unsatisfied. Unlike their pre-
vious records, Line on the Horizon doesn’t try to tell
a story or give a beautiful insight on some world
issue. Instead, this record was created just to make
money off of their massive fan base, who they’ve

Dancing with the Stars Begins with Unexpected Change

and after going through the painful experience of lis- tricked into thinking that U2 is almighty, powerful
tening to the rest of the album, it’s now safe to say and can do no wrong.

David Alan Grier partnered with Kim will once again take part in a team ance, contestants either danced the cha-

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BY ARIANNA FISHER
Tideline Staff Writer
ancing With the Stars kicked off a
brand new search for a brand new
champion on March 9. The highly
anticipated two-hour season premiere
introduced us to 13 new stars including
the youngest competitor to face the
competition, an NFL legend, a com-
puter icon, a female rapper, three music
artists, and many more. Many new
additions and changes were made to
this season as two contestants had to
be replaced a week before. Hosted by
Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris,
the show consists of celebrities per-
forming choreographed dance routines,
which are then judged by renowned
ballroom judge Len Goodman and
dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli
and Carrie Ann Inaba. To add to the
competition, two newly engaged pro-
fessional dancers go head to head, and
the first real-life couple is partnered
together. This season’s contestants
include: singer Belinda Carlisle part-
nered with Jonathan Roberts, actor
Johnson, gymnast Shawn Johnson
with Mark Ballas, rapper Lil’ Kim
with Derek Hough, reality star Holly
Madison with Dmitry Chaplin, actor
Giles Marini with Cheryl Burke, cow-
boy Ty Murray with Chelsie
Hightower, reality star Steve-o with
Lacey Schwimmer, actress Denise
Richards with Maksim Chmerkovskiy,
Bachelor star Melissa Rycroft with
Tony Dovolani, football player
Lawrence Taylor with Edyta
Silwinska, country singer Chuck
Wicks with Julianne Hough, and MAC
mogul Steve Wozniak with Karina
Smirnoff. Dancing with the Stars
returns with new surprises and all the
elements viewers have come to know
and love. Macy's Stars of Dance,
which features some of the most
renowned dancers and choreographers of
our time will also be back on Dancing
with the Stars the Results Show, along
with its hugely popular Design a
Dance competition. Design a Dance is
sponsored by Macy's and made its
debut last season. In addition, couples
dance, group dance and face off as well
as perform the Argentine Tango and
East Coast Swing; both of which have
never been performed on the series.
And in an exciting new twist, the bot-
tom two couples facing elimination
will "Dance Off" to determine who is
dismissed in the first weeks of compe-
tition. As of March 5, Jewel was diag-
nosed with a fractured tibia in both legs
while training and had to withdraw
from the competition, leaving Holly
Madison to replace her. Jewel still
remains a part of Dancing with the
Stars as her husband and cowboy Ty
Murray continues to compete. Another
tragic incident occurred as of March 5,
when Nancy O'Dell was diagnosed
with a torn meniscus while training,
and also had to withdraw from the com-
petition. Replacing her is none other
than Bachelor contestant Melissa.
These two new contestants had only
one week to practice, compared to the
others’ four, and had to step up their
game and prove that they deserved to be
there. During Monday night’s perform-
cha-cha or the waltz. Dancing the cha-
cha-cha and starting off the night, Lil'
Kim added a hip hop flavor and sex
appeal, evoking chemistry with her
partner, yet sometimes looking off-
beat. Her hip-hop flavor might be an
advantage or a disadvantage, but she
evidently needed more refining.
Another woman to take the stage was
Belinda Carlisle, who had to master a
difficult spin in the waltz and unfortu-
nately lacked fluidity. One of the first
men to grace the stage was Lawrence
Taylor who evoked a sense of natural-
ness while performing the cha-cha-cha,
yet needed to master his rhythm. On
the other hand, Steve-O’s waltz,
although showing effort, was no more
than a comedic act that seemed awk-
ward and uncomfortable. The rest of the
contestants had similar feedback, as
some had great chemistry with their
partners but truly needed greater control
and mastery of their technique. There is
great potential amongst the cast of
Season Eight, and the public will ulti-
mately control who continues.
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Track and Field Sprints Into Form
Page 8
BY ERIC LOPEZ
Tideline Staff Writer
As the spring semester picks
T
up speed, the Track and Field
team begins its road to the
Los Angeles City
Championships.
he Track and Field team
has started out the sea-
son strong with an intact
squad from last year, and had
an excellent showing at the
Millikan Distance Carnival, as
well as at their first home meet
on March 13 versus Taft and
Carson. Head Coach Ron
Brumel sent only a few runners
to the Millikan meet because
of the need for both experience
and talent level. “Most of the
kids out here today are some of
our best, and that’s what we
want to do, compete,” said
Brumel. The Distance Medley
Relay, which consists of a
mile, a three-fourths mile, an
800-meter run, and a 400-meter
run, was run by seniors
Rashaad Moore, Garrick
“S mokey” Bernard, and
Michael Fujimoto, along with
Junior Carlos Bustamante. The
team ran the relay in a blister-
ing 11:11, with Junior Carlos
Bustamante running a 4:39
mile to cap off the first-place
finish. F reshman Grant
Stromberg ran his first mile of
the season in a personal record
of 5:07, and Sophomore Eric
GIRLS LACROSSE BOLDLY BEATS BIRMINGHAM
Lopez ran a personal record as
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The Varsity Girls Lacrosse team rallies around their coach during halftime.
BY EMMA C ARTER
Tideline Staff Writer
seemed to have a great feel for the most of the game. Pali tried to
The Varsity Girls Lacrosse team
flow of the game and team on slow the game down and settle the
demolished the inexperienced
both offense and defense.
Mens Volleyball Holds First Alumni Game
Birmingham High School
Patriots team in a convincing
nate from the first face-off on found the perfect path to the goal,
12-0 win.
March 10 at the Birmingham exhibiting their patience and team
BY KENE IZUCHUKWU
Tideline Junior Editor
S
Pali plans to recognize and cele-
brate its winning volleyball tra-
dition by holding an alumni
reunion and game in the gym.
ome of the top names in
Palisades Men’s volley-
ball history will have the
opportunity to suit up once
again for the Dolphins on
Saturday, April 4, in the first
annual Alumni Game. It will
be held in conjunction with a
fundraiser for the Palisades High
School Boys Volleyball
Program. During the event, Pali
will honor its five Olympic
gold medal recipients, Ricci
Luyties, Chris Marlowe, Steve
Salmons, Dave Saunders and
Kent Steffes, as well as Hall of
Fame inductee Randy Stoklos,
for their remarkable achieve-
ments.
Former Palisades Coach
SPORTS
Tideline
the 100-meter dash for the
Dolphins, a personal record. The
Dolphins went into the meet
with a stocked up fresh-
man/sophomore lineup as well.
Sophomore Eric Lopez ran a
2:07 in the 800-meter run,
Freshman Grant Stromberg ran a
5:07 for the mile run, and
Freshman Deborah Abber ran a
5:54 for the mile run, the first
race of her career.
Most of the returning mem-
bers look to create another suc-
cessful season. Junior Hurdler
Erika Martin is ranked second
overall in the Los Angeles City
Section, Senior Michael
Fujimoto is ranked fourth overall
for the 800-meter run in the City,
and Junior Carlos Bustamante is
ranked fifth in the City in the
mile. The team is made up of a
high amount of first-year run-
ners, but time trial runs on
GABE LEE/ PHOTOGRAPHER March 6 showed a vast amount
Senior Michael Fujimoto gets ready to start the 800-meter race. of talent on the team. Last year,
well in the 800-meter with a was forced to have more away five Varsity runners made it to
2:06. On the Girls side, Junior meets last year because of the the Los Angeles City
Michelle Colato ran a 6:12 for track construction, is looking Championship, and Junior
the mile running for the forward to having home-field Carlos Bustamante went to the
Varsity team. Senior Ava Sun advantage this season. Junior California State Meet, becoming
(6:42.59) and Junior Jamillet Carlos Bustamante ran a thunder- the first male athlete in 17 years
Maldonado (6:42.98) also ran. ing 4:39 for the mile. Junior hur- to represent Palisades. Junior
S ophomores Wendy Gomez, dler Erika Martin put up a Hurdler Erika Martin looks to
Amy Moulthrop and Karli tremendous early season time in become another track and field
Feder also ran the mile, in the hurdles, completing the 110- star for the Dolphins, as she won
6:18, 6:25, and 6:36 respec- meter race in 14.43 seconds, the 110-Hurdles and 300-Hurdles
tively. “We all came out and ran ranking her first in California titles for the Western League and
our races, now we look to get according to Dyestatcal.com dominated at City, getting fourth
better this next week,” said Senior Michael Fujimoto ran a place in the two events. The
Junior Carlos Bustamante. solid time in the 800-meter run future is bright for this team,
On March 13, the Dolphins with a 2:04, along with Senior which is overflowing with tal-
held their first home meet at the Rashaad Moore, who ran a 2:06. ent, but only time will tell if
Stadium by the Sea versus Taft Senior sprinter Garrick this team will surpass teams of
and Carson. The team, which “Smokey” Bernard ran a 10.84 in old.
field. Junior play. Among those who scored
M i dfi el der was new Freshman Sarah
Christine Frapech Thorson, who scored in the first
took the draw and, half. Thorson played strong
after a small blun- defense throughout the game and
der with her defend- assisted on four more goals.
er, emerged confi- Junior Molly Meek scored three
dently with the ball goals, firing the ball with accura-
in her stick. After a cy, and Senior Shanna Shipin
quick give-and-go contributed with two more goals
with Junior and an assist.
Attacker Molly The defense did a commend-
Meek, Frapech able job as well, basically keep-
effortlessly ran past ing their opposition out of their
her defender and half completely. “The defense was
shot low and hard good. Everyone stayed on their
to score the first girl, and it was hard because they
goal. She then pro- were speedy, but we did it!” said
ceeded to score Sophomore Defender Marlee
three more goals Galper. “Since it was a brand new
NAKOTA SIVAK-BENETT/ PHOTOGRAPHER
over the span of the team, it was easier to intercept
game. With their passes and get the ball.” The
espite the fact that this Birmingham’s sloppy play and Pali team continued their winning
was only the Dolphins’ the Dolphins’ early lead, the streak later in the week against
second league game, they Dolphins were able to relax for Manual Arts High School and
Oak Park High School, which are
higher-level teams. They hope to
attack. Many times, the Pali girls strengthen their shots-to-goals
It was clear who would domi- would play keep-away until they ratio in their upcoming games
and continue to play as a team.
Howard Enstedt will also
be honored for his suc-
cessful career. In his 30
years of coaching,
Enstedt won eight
championships for the
Dolphins, and is credit-
ed with starting the vol-
leyball program when it
began as a club.
However, Enstedt
remains humble about
his roots. “I can’t take
all the credit, because if
you have the talent,
then you win,” said
Enstedt. Pali has always
bred talented players,
such as recent 2008
alumni Scott Vegas.
Vegas, currently playing
for UCLA, feels privi-
leged to play with the
alumni. “It’s going to
be great playing with
these legendary players,
who have totally differ-
ent styles,” said Vegas.
“It is an honor and a
great fundraiser for the
present program.”
CHUCK COHEN/ PHOTOGRAPHER
Senior Matt Hanley prepares to hit the ball.
Boys Volleyball
Spikes Into Action
BY JUSTIN NAM and
DENNIS P ESIKOV
Tideline S ports Editor and Writer
Coming off of a championship
T
season, the Palisades Dolphins
are once again
demonstrating success.
he Boys Varsity
Volleyball program has
continuously proven to
be successful over the past few
seasons. Hard work, dedication
and a strong work ethic high-
lighted their road to a CIF
Championship last season. As
the 2009 season begins, the
Dolphins aspire to play off of
their championship momentum
and end with another winning
season.
The season spiked into
action on March 4, 2009 as the
Dolphins started with a non-
league challenge against the
Carson Colts. The visiting
Dolphins showed their domi-
nance in winning every set. “All
three sets were close. Carson led
or was tied in the first half of all
three sets until the score reached
about 15, then Pali either caught
up or pulled ahead,” said Christy
North, Carson Head Coach.
Defeating Carson was a great
start to a promising season for
the Dolphins, but the real chal-
lenge lay days away against the
Sylmar Spartans.
The Dolphins next hosted
the Spartans on March 6 in the
match many considered to be the
precursor to the Los Angeles
City Championship. The
Dolphins were playing off of
their opening win, and appeared
to be cruising to a 2-0 record.
After winning the first set 31-29
and leading the second 16-13, the
game was closing in the favor of
the Dolphins. Co-Captain
Outside Hitter Matt Hanley, who
promised a show to the Junior
Varsity team after their earlier
victory, followed through with
22 kills. Co-Captain Kene
Izuchukwu demonstrated why he
was elected a captain as a junior,
firing off 15 kills on offense and
getting a team-high 30 digs on
defense. The Spartans rallied
back, however and took the sec-
ond set, as well as the third and
fourth. The Spartans ended the
game with a dominating 25-13
victory in the final set.
Despite the high-octane
explosiveness of Head Coach
Chris Forrest’s outside hitters,
the Spartans were able to counter
Olympian Kent
Steffes is looking for-
ward to the event, but
is uncertain if he will
play due to a knee
injury. Regardless of
his status for the
game, the Alumni
event has rekindled
previous relation-
ships, and he com-
mends those who have
worked hard to make
this event possible.
“I’ve been able to get
into contact with a
bunch of people who
have gone to Pali and
played at Pali,” said
Steffes. “I’ve gotten a
few calls and heard
from some people that
I haven’t heard from
in a decade or so. This
was such a great job
for all the people who
put this together; it’s
going to be fun.”
Volleyball Hall of
Famer Randy Stoklos
will also attend this
March 30 - April 17, 2009
with 6’8’’ Senior Outside Hitter
Tyler Honeycutt, who was able
to cannon 25 kills and nullify the
Dolphins’ defense. “I would say
the biggest problem in the loss
to Sylmar was our defense and
passing. Sylmar is a great team
but they really only have one
player and that’s [Senior Outside
Hitter] Tyler Honeycutt.
Secondly, our team played terri-
bly that game with a 1.8 passing
average. We [committed] tons of
careless mistakes. Sylmar played
really well and we played terribly,
and we were still able to stay
with them. I think that there will
be a very different outcome when
we play them again,” said
Hanley. Assistant Coach Collin
Williamson also attributed the
collapse of the team in the final
three games to a poorly working
offense. “Our offense is our
strength, and when it’s working
as in the first game we’re unstop-
pable. Without good passing we
can’t use that offense. Also, to
nullify players like Bellinger
we’ll have to have harder serving
so they can’t get into their set
plays,” said Williamson.
Losing is a concept
rarely experienced by the strong
volleyball program, but it is a
reality that takes strength to get
through. After a disappointing
loss to Sylmar, the Dolphins
took to their home court once
again to regain a winning record.
On March 9, the only force stand-
ing between the Dolphins and a
2-1 record were the winless
Venice Gondoliers. Co-captains
Kene Izuchukwu and Matt
Hanley left no room for errors,
combining for 37 kills, as the
Dolphins defeated the helpless
Gondoliers 3-1, cruising to a
position the team is used to: a
winning record at 2-1.
The losses thus far in the
season will prove beneficial in
the end for the Dolphins, as they
plan to capitalize on their mis-
takes. “I would say that the loss
to Sylmar is just as important as
a win would have been. To tell
you the truth, our team was very
cocky coming into this season
and the losses humbled us. I
think that the losses will not
only turn out to be more helpful
than hurtful in terms of the rest
of the season, but also because
with the loss we will now be
forced to return to the fundamen-
tals. This will make us a better
team,” said Hanley. The
Dolphins hope to prove success-
ful in returning to the intangibles
and have a good chance at suc-
ceeding once again.
historic ceremony and has agreed
to play. Stoklos played with
Olympic gold medal recipients
Dave Saunders, Ricci Luyties
and Steve Salmons during his
high school career at Pali, and
looks forward to reuniting with
them again. “It is a fabulous
opportunity that we have been
given- not only to play for Pali,
but also to have the opportunity
to bring old friends together,
have this reunion and have it
benefit the game itself,” said
Stoklos. “It’s such a unique
thing that Palisades has that
many gold medalists just in one
sport. It’s going to be a great
time and a great opportunity to
rejoice in Palisades Volleyball.”
The doors to the Palisades
Gym open to the public at 7:00
p.m. Tickets will be $10 for
adults and $5 for kids 12 and
under, and all proceeds earned
will go to support the Men’s
Volleyball Program. There will
be a serving contest for prizes,
raffles, and a silent auction.
Everyone in the community is
invited to attend.