How to thrive in competition
January 29, 2013
Lee Xie
Skyline High School
This year, the motto for DECA — an international association that prepares students for their futures in the business world — is “THRIVE.”
And on Jan. 11, Skyline High School did just that at Area 4 Competition, qualifying 90 members of the chapter, a new school record, for state competition that is set to begin March 7.
I asked my fellow executive board members on what they thought set our chapter apart from the others at area, and received the following tips on how one can thrive in competition:
The Hot List
January 29, 2013
Nitin Shyamkumar Skyline High School
‘Les Misérables’
Movie: Les Misérables
One can tell how popular the film adaptation of the musical play “Les Misérables” has become due to its truncated reference: “Les Mis.”
It is evident that because of its frequent references, it has become far more efficient to Americanize the name of the film/play rather than pronounce the entire two words.
In any case, “Les Miserables” has performed well both at the box office and in terms of critical reception. An impeccable performance led by a stellar cast, the recent movie”Les Misérables” was novel in the manner in which it was filmed. Actors were filmed with a live piano accompaniment upon which a full orchestra was later added.
Teen Talk
January 29, 2013
How and how much do you study for finals?
Eastside Catholic High School
“Every night.”
Nalani Saito, senior
Pine Lake Middle School Geography Bee tests young minds
January 22, 2013
Pine Lake Middle School students Ethan Hines (left) and Arjun Malhotra had to answer several tiebreaker questions in the championship round of the school’s geography bee. By Lillian O’Rorke
What Chinese river does the Three Gorges Dam span? The city of Baltimore is next to what large bay? In what city is the Suleymaniye Mosque, which was built to honor the 16th century Ottoman ruler?
Issaquah School Board seeks applicants for vacancy
January 22, 2013
A seat on the Issaquah School Board is up for grabs.
Board member Chad Magendanz left the position when he resigned Jan. 9 in order to start his new job in the state Legislature.
The remaining four board members have 90 days to appoint a new representative from Issaquah’s fourth district, from the Issaquah Highlands through the downtown corridor south to Tiger Mountain and Mirrormont.
All voting-aged residents of that area are invited to apply for the position by 4 p.m. Feb. 14. The new member would need to serve the remainder of Magendanz’s term, through November 2013.
Skyline High School student petitions for disability rights
January 22, 2013
On Dec. 4, when the U.S. Senate failed to ratify a United Nations Treaty, the Convention for Rights and Persons with Disabilities, Skyline High School senior Joshua Schaier had something to say about it.
Schaier said he was upset by the rejection of the treaty, which is meant to protect the basic human rights of people with disabilities around the world.
“I didn’t think it was right that the United States fail in their duty to help protect people everywhere, including people with disabilities,” Schaier said.
Issaquah School District superintendent to retire in June
January 15, 2013
Steve Rasmussen, Issaquah School District superintendent, sits in his office Jan. 14. The 62-year-old educator plans to bid farewell to the district when he retires June 30. By Lillian O’Rorke
Superintendent Steve Rasmussen intends to retire June 30 after leading the Issaquah School District for six years.
Liberty High School rallies for heart health awareness
January 15, 2013
Liberty High School is selling Rock the Beat T-shirts to raise funds for the American Heart Association. Contributed
Dawn McCutcheon didn’t think it could happen to her.
In 2009, at just 38 years old, the Sammamish mother of two suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, changing her life forever.
“When my cardiac arrest happened, it was definitely a surprise and definitely a long road of recovery trying to come to terms with the fact that now I live with a pacemaker and it’s something that I have to live with for the rest of my life,” she said.
Rather than dwelling on her predicament, the 1989 Liberty High School graduate sprung into action, working to educate those around her about heart disease, as a volunteer, and eventually employee, of the American Heart Association.
“It’s just now my mission personally and professionally to educate,” she said.
Her alma mater has decided to join the cause, hosting a “Red Out for Heart” event in the spirit of raising awareness about heart disease, while collecting donations for the American Heart Association.
Video contest aims to combat alcohol, drugs
January 15, 2013
The Issaquah Community Network and Drug Free Community Coalition want sixth- to 12th-grade students to create short commercials telling their friends how to resist alcohol, marijuana and prescription drug temptations.
Commercials should be two minutes or less in length and submitted by Feb. 28. A grand prize of $800 will be awarded to the best video. Other prizes include first, second and third place prizes of $100, $75 and $50 in the categories of Most Influential Alcohol Video, Most Influential Marijuana Video and Most Influential Prescription Drug Video.
Find complete details, entry requirements and an entry form at www.issaquahcommunitynetwork.com. Click on the link labeled “video contest.” Email questions to Dianne Bugge or Caryn Cissna at icnvideocontest@gmail.com.
City hosts sustainability contest for students
January 15, 2013
Students can capture a vision of sustainability on film for a city-sponsored contest.
In order to participate, respond to a series of questions in a three- to five-minute film. Entrants can create clips on a cellphone, digital camera or other video-equipped device. The questions include: What is sustainability? How do you live sustainably? What makes you happy about a sustainable future?
The contest is open to all Issaquah School District middle and high school students, as well as students in private schools within Issaquah city limits. Films should be in .mov, .mp4, .mpeg or .avi formats. The entry deadline is Feb. 2.
