Granger High School an open forum for student opinion and expression Tri-Color Times Welcome to Granger High School! Home of the Lancers! This high school is full of fun stuff! Granger houses many different groups to choose from. There are the Jocks, who are so popular and cool. Then there are the Outsiders, who can’t stand anyone. There are the Cheerleaders, who are also cool and hang out with the Jocks, all the time. There are the nerds who compare their grades and play D&D. There are the Bullies who pick on the Nerds. The Quarterback dates the Head Cheerleader, the Jocks host parties every other week and high is just easy and fun all the time! Actually, none of this is true. Once sophomores start high school, they will have a serious reality check. High school isn’t everything that the movies make it out to be. There is no actual “groups.” Everyone just hangs out with a lot a different people. Everyone pretty much is accepting of everyone else. Sire everyone naturally sits with people who are like them at lunch. but no one is too “popular” for someone else. Since there arn’t really segre- gated groups, there is no single school “bully.” There are fights in school, but not because one wanted the other’s lunch money. There is no one person who is the most popular person. No one at our school is labeled as the “one and only.” Parties do not happen every week. Parties rarely happen and if they do they are secretive and exclusive. There are no flyers that go around saying “Party at so and so’s house!” So, don’t get your hopes up. Well these are all the myths that I’ve exposed so far, but you will discover other high school myths that are, just that myths. What high school really is about are us preparing ourselves for the future. As long as you know that, you can deal with most of the drama that a teenager filled high school brings. Texting can be fun. It can also get you in a lot of trouble. In some states if you text during class and get caught they would get suspended and if it happens a second time, Expelled. You’re probably thinking it’s not fair they can have their phones. They just don’t understand. Whine all you want it’s still not going to get you anywhere. If someone is texting while your talking does it bother you? Teachers just want your full attention when they are speaking to you, when your texting do you think they are getting it. Some consider a cell phone a toy. There are pluses about it but you have to make sure you watch what’s going on. here are some of the DO’S and DON’T’s Of Texting Don’t text in Mr. Carlisle’s class • he will smash your phone If you have a question about • an assignment you can ask Don’t send naughty pictures • of your self to anyone. It’s a felony it will go on your permanent record. Parents can reach you or you • can reach them Don’t text during texts • Coaches like to get a hold of • there players over text. Don’t argue over texts, if you • have a problem with someone work it out in person. It’s entertaining on a bored • day Don’t always be glued in to • your phone you’ll never learn that way the other person can wait. A way to keep in contact with • friends or family members move. Are you a texting addict? Welcome the 08-09 Tri-Color-Times staff Ivette Aguilera Fexhrije Aliji Chelsie Bolding Nichole Butters Samantha Candland Loius Cordero Xavier Daniels Candice Davidson Brianna Fitzpatrick Brandon Gallagher Mauricio Gonzalez Elida Holt Uaealesi Laititi Kual Mandang Megan McManama Whitney Perea Kristie Peterson Lucia Rodriguez Vanessa Romero Mackenzie Rushton Patrick Seiuli Duane Stewart Samantha Taylor Kelsie Wheeler Joe Fatani There’s no elevator August 2008 Volume LI, Issue 1
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Grange r High School
an open forum for student opinion and expression
Tri-Color Times
Welcome to Granger High School! Home
of the Lancers! This high school is full of fun stuff! Granger houses many different groups to choose from. There are the Jocks, who are so popular and cool. Then there are the Outsiders, who can’t stand anyone. There are the Cheerleaders, who are also cool and hang out with the Jocks, all the time. There are the nerds who compare their grades and play D&D. There are the Bullies who pick on the Nerds. The Quarterback dates the Head Cheerleader, the Jocks host parties every other week and high is just easy and fun all the time! Actually, none of this is true. Once sophomores start high school, they will have a serious reality check. High school isn’t everything that the movies make it out to be. There is no actual “groups.” Everyone just hangs out with a lot a different people.
Everyone pretty much is accepting of everyone else. Sire everyone naturally sits with people who are like them at lunch. but no one is too “popular” for someone else. Since there arn’t really segre-gated groups, there is no single school “bully.” There are fights in school, but not because one wanted the other’s lunch money. There is no one person who is the most popular person. No one at our school is labeled as the “one and only.” Parties do not happen every week. Parties rarely happen and if they do they are secretive and exclusive. There are no flyers that go around saying “Party at so and so’s house!” So, don’t get your hopes up. Well these are all the myths that I’ve exposed so far, but you will discover other high school myths that are, just that myths. What high school really is about are us preparing
ourselves for the future. As long as you know that, you can deal with most of the drama that a teenager filled high school brings.
Texting can be fun. It can also get you in a lot of trouble. In some states if you text during class and get caught they would get suspended and if it happens a second time, Expelled. You’re probably thinking it’s not fair they can have their phones. They just don’t understand. Whine all you want it’s still not going to get you anywhere. If someone is texting while your talking does it bother you? Teachers just want your full attention when they are speaking to you, when your texting do you think they are getting it. Some consider a cell phone a toy. There are pluses about it but you have to make sure you watch what’s going on. here are some of the
DO’S and DON’T’s Of Texting
Don’t text in Mr. Carlisle’s class • he will smash your phoneIf you have a question about • an assignment you can ask Don’t send naughty pictures • of your self to anyone. It’s a felony it will go on your permanent record.Parents can reach you or you • can reach them Don’t text during texts• Coaches like to get a hold of • there players over text.Don’t argue over texts, if you • have a problem with someone work it out in person. It’s entertaining on a bored • day Don’t always be glued in to • your phone you’ll never learn that way the other person can wait. A way to keep in contact with • friends or family members move.
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The Tri-Color Times serves as a student forum for student opinion and student expression. The views expressed here-in reflect neither the opinions of Advisor John Carlisle and Granger High School, nor those of Granite School District. The Tri-Color Times invites and publishes letters to its editori-al board; all letters will be edited for taste, length and legality.
EditorMegan McManama
Copy/Lunch Editor
Joe Fatani
Summer fun
Welcome back Lancers! And welcome to Granger for all new students, especially to the sophomores starting your first year here. I hope you’re all excited for the year. High school is a fun experience, but it can also be stressful and dramatic at times, that’s one reason I write thid column. Hi! my name is Lancy. I’m the Tri-Color-Times anonymous advice columnist. I started last year as a way for Granger students to talk and get advice from someone their own age who has maybe experienced similar situations to what you may be going through. I challenge all Granger students, new and old, to write in to the Tri-Color-Times to ask me for advice. It could be do with anything from school work and courses to friend issues or advice on relationships. You can write in by leaving a note in my locker (#931, right by room 216, it has a big red poster on it) your identity will remain a secret. If you feel the need to tell me your real name, I will change it when I answer your letter in the newspaper. It will look something like this:
Dear Lancy,The girl I sit next to in math is weird. I glance over at her while we’re doing book work and I ALWAYS catch her looking at me! I don’t even think she does her work! She’s always too busy
doodling hearts and giggling with the girl behind her. She’s kinda cute but a weirdy! What should I do?
Signed,Confuzzled.
Dearest Confuzzled,Usually when a girl doodles hearts it means she’s thinking about her crush! And since she’s been staring at you, it might just be you bub! Why don’t you talk to her if you like her? You can do math homework together or something. I bet she’s really not that weird at all<3 Lancy
Dear LancyGirls Tennis
All girls welcome, no cut policy.
No experience needed. Practice is after school
on the tennis courts. See MR. Bullock in Rm. 11
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Stock your locker What kind of things should be put in your locker? Well for everyone, it is different, and here are 10 things that could help:
An extra pair of 1. clothes in case you make a mess of what you’re wearing.Extra 2. pencils and pens are essential.A 3. bell schedule would be smart in case you don’t know when classes start or end. Snacks4. that don’t go bad-- try granola bars and water. Extra 5. paper is also essential.A folding camp chair for lunchtime comfort.6. Deodorant and cologne/perfume7. in case you smell bad you can freshen up Extra 8. binders and folders: in case they break, you are prepared.Gum9. for the crime of having bad breath.Make-up10. and a mirror to look good for your next class.
The summer of ‘08 was an exciting
summer. There were concerts, events, and of course theme parks to go to. The hottest places to be were Warp Tour, and Lagoon. There were loads of bands such as: A Day to Remember, Against Me, Reel Big Fish, Between The Trees, Protest the Hero, Mayday Parade, The Academy Is.. Angels and Airway, and many more. The concert was June 28th. Some fun things I got to experience my self. They weren’t on the hot place to be list but still I had a awesome time. The day before Warp Tour I went to the Outer Rim to see a former band from Granger. They preformed with other bands and It
was an amazing concert. They all had different sounds, but played idnetical music.. It was a blast to see old friends and listen to awesome music. Lagoon was also a fun place to be. They had a new ride called the Odyssey. It’s a water ride where you either sit in a shark, submarine, or fish and you maneuver it up and down while you get squirted by dolphins. The Bat was having some problems but eventually they got it up and running. Also the Samurai was having problems but I don’t know if they got that running. So the summer of ‘08 was an exciting one, but now its time for school. Glad to have all you back and also glad to see new faces.
Chelsie Bolding
AdvisorJohn Carlisle
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as the boys basketball team, and the MESA club. The mixtures of cultures bring new ideas and opinions to our school, therefore raising our awareness of the outside world, and the people around us. “The diversity is cool. It spices up our spices up our school’s environment.” said Whitney Hards (11).
The west side of the Salt
Lake Valley is known for its diversity. Some people call it the “ghetto”, but we call it home. Multiple different ethnicities and religions inhabit this area of Utah, living happily in their own unique lifestyles. Luckily for us at Granger High, we get to see and experience the various cultures our community brings us. For instance, The West Valley Journal wrote an article during fall of ’07 about the diversity of our Lady Lancer soccer team and how it makes Granger High distinctly exceptional. Though the article was about the soccer team, all of our school’s activities and events are filled with this assortment of cultural differences. Polynesians, Hispanics, Asians, and African Americans are just a few of the ethnic minorities represented in our school. There is also diversity in categories such as religion, and even sexual orientation. With all these groups joined together, we bring an amazing compatibility to both the athletic and academic fields, excelling immensely in both categories, such
Samantha Candland
Granger High: more thanmeets the eye
Not only does diversity liven up the social surroundings of our school, but it is also critical for progression in later life. In an article written by Patricia Gurin, entitled “Theoretical Foundations for the Effect of Diversity”, she states, “Because students in late adolescence and early adulthood are at a critical
stage of development, diversity (racial, economical, demographic, and cultural) is crucially important in enabling them to become conscious learners and critical thinkers, and in preparing them to become active participants in a democratic society.” To put it simply, we need diversity in the setting of our lives to help take steps forward to, not only expand the learning abilities of their minds, but to be socially and mentally active in their lives and careers. Since school is supposed to help us do that anyway, it seems the diverse environment is just another giant step in the right direction. Diversity is very beneficial to us students of Granger High School. It brightens our school atmosphere, causing us to feel welcome and alive to all across our Granger campus. In addition to our school, diversity helps to encourage and bring forth magnificent minds and leaders in business and communities though out the entire world. Let’s keep Granger’s cultural spirit alive and continue to show our community that we are not ghetto, but one unified, diverse, and truly proud school.
Welcome to Granger, or
as you may have heard “G-house”, “Granger wood”, “Granger city”, “The one, and only cool high school” or “The home of the Tri-Color-Times” (that’s the paper you’re reading.). All these fashionable names accurately give a description of our ancient school. If you’re new to Granger; welcome! I have created a list to follow to help students through the three years, and the teachers.
Though it may sound silly, its of great importance. So to all the squashmores, don’t worry nobody will really call you squashmores. But there are those who might trick you; it didn’t happen to me, but my sister ended up buying an elevator pass. 1. There is no elevator. Do not fall for it. 2. If you have drivers Ed, congratulations you’re going to drive! But do not sneeze, or yawn in class it could end in a long jog around the track. (If you have
taken Mr. Folster’s class you know what I’m referring too.) 3. There are not as many cliques as there were in junior high. Here at Granger we love everyone. Walk through the doors and feel the love! 4. Make sure to take the ACT as early as you can, if you care about college. 5. Getting involved really creates fun opportunities. For example, who would not want to mingle, make friends, and dare I say find a new crush? If you are on teams, in clubs, in the plays, I promise most of those experiences will be the most cherished memories of your high school career. 6. To the seniors. This is your last and final year, make it amazing. Go out with a BANG! Be ready to start a new phase of your life. We are the top this year, do not abuse those below us in age, but rather make them admire you. Kill them with kindness.7. I hear it’s a good thing to go for scholarships and grants. I too am
a procrastinator. But we should start soon. 09!8. To the faculty. Despite the class clowns, the non-participators, or the sleepers. We may not show our appreciation, but it’s there. We may come back years later to visit and tell you that we would have been a different person without you! We have all been at one of those stages; you too probably back in school. 9. We all say “Ugh. Another year of lame old high school.” But we are all secretly very excited. Very excited. If you still won’t admit it, then why are you ready this article? It’s ok to like school, and learning.10. On a more serious note, you could have some of the best memories of your life in high school. Or you could make bad memories. This is the time when we gain our true identities. Who we are for the rest of our life, starts now. It’s really simple. Have fun, help others have fun, and may the force be with you.
Megan McManama
Useful advice for all Lancers
perfect unison they all
dove in the water, slicing the surface with their stretched arms. They wriggled in the water like a school of fish. All of them bursting through the surface at different moments. The swimmers arms flew above their heads and into the water. Their heads popped out of the water as they harshly gasped, filled their lungs with air. These rigid yet graceful movements held our nation in awe. They have gathered from all around the world anticipating this moment. As there striving arms reached for the wall, the viewer’s attention reaches its peak. Four more strokes… Australia is leading
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a few feet in front of the other competitors. Three more strokes… U.S.A flies through the water gaining on Australia. Two more strokes… The swimmers flailed to their fastest speed the gold medal only a moment away. One more strokes… They both ripped their goggles off, and flipped their heads to the scoreboard, the water still rippling around them. Michael Phelps had done it again. Winning the 100-meter butterfly by one hundredth of a second.
At age 23, Michael Phelps holds seven world records in swimming. He is quickly becoming one of the most quickly know celebrities of the decade.
He has a collection of forty
medals, sixteen of them from the Olympics. In the Beijing 2008 summer Olympics; Phelps won every event final he entered. Breaking another record and receiving eight gold medals. Mark Spitz was the record holder for winning seven gold medals in one Olympics. Many doubted Phelps. But when he won his seventh he remarked, “I saw so many quotes saying it was impossible to duplicate it, it won’t happen. And it just shows you, that really anything can happen” Phelps went on to win his eighth gold medal.
“What Michael’s doing, it is elevating everybody else’s performance here,” Piersol said. “I don’t think we could have planned it
Phelps breaks record with eightMegan McManama
Could you be the next Mi-chael Phelps? Here is your
opportunity to find out. Practices begin Monday, September 22 at the pool. See Mrs. Turner for addi-
tional information.
any better. The U.S. team is absolutely snowballing, totally.”
Phelps did not do it alone. Two of the medals he won with his relay team. They enticed the nation, and in my opinion it was much better than the super bowl.
What separated Michael Phelps from the other athletes? He had a amazing drive; they say he’s not even human. Importantly is his rare talent. Or will it raise the bar, to all competitors? Australia’s Grant Hackett said, “In my opinion, we’ll never see it again.”
Swimming has proven to be a invigorating sport. Granger’s team is always getting better. It all starts; join the team today.
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and protection that cars do. Bikes do not have seatbelts or airbags that is the only protection in the case of a collision like cars do. In fact, if you do not wear a helmet and practical padding, your chances for surviving an accident are minimal. Sadly, in some cases, the gear is not enough. A former Granger student, TJ Nielson, went for a test drive on his bullet bike on August 14, 2008. Wearing all his proper gear, he had told his parents he’d be right back because dinner was waiting for him. While driving on Bangerter
highway, just passing the 3500 south intersection, witnesses said he lost control of his bike and sped across three lanes into the sound barrier wall. Instead of coming home, a police officer showed up at the door. The biggest reason I am writing this is not because I lost a friend, but becaue of what I felt when holding my best friend as she cried over her lost brother. It was a reminder to every driver attending Granger this year. Be safe out on the roads. Watch for motorcyclists not
Bangerter crash emphasizes need for motorcycle safety
As gas prices increase it
seems that more and more people all over the country are switching to motorcycles, Vespas and bullet bikes. The average mpg-or miles per gallon- is between 50-70. Compared to cars and trucks, which average out around 15-34 mpg and are not hybrid, these vehicles seem to be ideal to save money on the sky high prices. Curtis Williams, a junior attending Granger high, drives his motorcycle in order to save on gas, “I do wear a helmet though,” he states. “When it gets warmer, I plan to coninue wearing a jacket too.” But is saving money really worth it? In the last couple of years, it also seems that mortality rates have gone up as people are making the switch. Not only are bikes harder to see on the road for car drivers, which don’t offer the same securities
MacKenzie RushtonThe biggest reason I am
writing this is not because I lost a friend, but because of what I felt when held my best friend as she cried over her lost brother.
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only for their safety, but yours as well. If you do choose that this gas saver is right for you, get the proper education for operating it and invest in gear to keep yourself safe. No one should a family member or friend, especially one so young and with such great potential. TJ knew what he wanted out of life and made the most of his. He had just turned 18 on July 5, graduated and was on his way to starting that life after school. His favorite class in school was auto, he was there constantly. He was an amazing mechanic, and helped his friends out when they had car trouble. TJ will be greatly missed, by not only his father, mother and two sisters, but his stepmother and sister Larissa as well. His friends and family will continue to carry the memories they shared with them for the rest of their lives.
Nancy Vongsengkeo
The Homecoming Delay
Katie Rubio
Save gas and make bus friendsDude the bus rules!!! You don’t
need a car to get around. You could get a car, but then you’d need a job to pay for your car. And gas. And insurance. And repairs. And on and on and on. With all that working, you’d never have time for anything. No hanging out with friends, going to movies, concerts, etc. So why not have some fun without wasting so much money on a stupid car?!? You could take the bus or MAX and TRAX downtown to the Gateway, or to the Gallivan Center, or to the library. Right now the price is $2.00 for up to two hours of riding (including transfers), but on October 1st, the fare will increase to $2.25 because of the high gas prices.
Why just last week, I rode the MAX bus down to the Millcreek TRAX station as soon as I got on the TRAX I rode it south to meet my friend at the Fashion Place West station. When I met her, we took the TRAX downtown to the Gateway. We went shopping for an outfit for her job interview. It was fun – we were in Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters for hours. And for lunch: Hot Dog on a Stick! When we finished shopping and eating at the Gateway we decided to meet up with some friends who live downtown. From there we took the university train and stopped at the Library Station. When we got off, we walked north to a record store called Slow Train on 3rd South and
met there. It’s tiny, not like FYE at all. This record store guy, Ryan, gave us free posters. They even have vinyl. Then we walked to NoBrow Coffee and met up with Tara’s friend. We sat there and watched the band, Barcelona; they were amazingly talented. If you like indie music, I suggest you check them out. Anyway, as soon as the show was over, we left and walked back to the Library Station, and we realized we didn’t have any money to ride back home. The university trains are free but we needed to pay for the Sandy line to get home. After riding for free to the Gallivan Center, we saw that there were cops everywhere – it was interesting considering that we were about to sneak onto the train.
The Sandy train pulled up, so we just decided to ride without paying. If we got caught, we’d get caught…whatever. Of course, you MUST have a ticket for TRAX or MAX. We later learned that the fine for riding without a ticket/transfer on TRAX is $125 – double the price of an adult monthly pass. Some weird guy started talking to us on our way home, and we talked back, but stopped as soon as we got the chance. Without getting in trouble, we rode all the way down to the stop where Tara’s car was parked and we made it safely home. The trains and buses might be intimidating at first, but once you know what to expect, you can travel with ease. Find a friend who knows how to get around, and you’ll be set.
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