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SAP: Student Assistance Program By Elaine Potter

Drug counselor, Intervention Specialist, Student Assistance Specialist, teacher, advisor, or just someone to talk to: Mrs. Whitney is always there for staff and students. “She’s always there for me when I need her! I go up and talk to her every day at lunch because she is so helpful!” says Sierra Partlow and many other students that come to see Mrs. Whitney. “You can talk to her about anything!” Mrs. Whitney is a great influence on kids and can help them get through problems; whether it is drugs and alcohol or just having boy trou-ble, she’s always there for you. A few years ago, the school district developed the Student Assistant Program (SAP), which gave her the chance to help more kids. Mrs. Whitney and her fellow counselors, and the nurse, are very proud of this program. “The SAP program was created in the spring of 2005 by Dr. Burgess in reply to the Healthy Youth Survey data. Staff and community members, as well as some awful events, also played a role in his decision,” says Whit-ney. “It was up and running by 2006.” “Before this we had no idea what to do,” she says. “Teachers, par-ents, and advisors had to guess whether to refer a student to a school coun-selor.” Since 2006, more people have been helped. “This program has helped many kids! I just wish that there would be more students, kids, help-ing us out and referring a friend.” The most important part of this program is that it is confidential. You can come and talk to Mrs. Whitney at any time and it will be confidential. You can tell someone what is going on with you or a friend and get you/or them help. If you ever need help with anything, of course, there are your guid-ance counselors, but you can always talk to Mrs. Whitney.

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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) This month you really need to be carful about your emotions. You have to make sure you're putting all that great energy to good use now -- you have more than you know what to do with. Stay active and say yeah when people come calling. They need you now more than ever!

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20) You have to make sure you're not too obvious about your frustration -- if the wrong people see it,

you're in for a serious teasing. It may feel like they're against you, but really they're just bored. Big decisions coming your way. Make sure you go over all the possibilities. By the end of the month every-thing will be back to normal. Don’t worry!

Cavascopes By: Elaine Potter & teenadvice.about.com

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Speak up around your friends. You have more to say than you realize, and you can break the ice over

some situation that has been holding you all back. Your family needs you this month so make your ideas known. Family will play a big role in your life this month but don’t let your school work get down!

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) It's pretty easy for you to fly off the handle today, especially when friends try to hold you back. Do

your best to keep it cool, though -- if you can keep your wits about you, it should all be fine. Talk to them! What’s going through your head is never going to get fixed if you can’t talk about it.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) You didn't expect to do much more than have fun these next few weeks, but you end up engrossed in

a conversation with someone (maybe new to you) who gets you thinking about some big issue in a new way. Talking to friends will help. Advice from someone you love always helps everything!

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22) You're a bit out of sync with the students around you, but that's only a problem if you need to work together. In that case, try to pick those you can boss around, because you don't have time to argue.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22) You really need to address some big issues this month -- but they're not so earth shattering that they

can't be solved with a little help from friends and family. In fact, just talking may be the solution!

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Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) This is a good time to get sick -- which you presumably don't want to do. That means you need to take it easy and drink lots of water and stay warm and do all that other stuff that's a little less than fun, but worth it. School can be hectic (as well as family and friends) just calm down this month. You deserve it!

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Have fun with this month's activities -- even if they're math assignments or watching your younger siblings. You can make a game of almost anything and do better at it as a result.

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19) You have to put a stop to something, which might not feel all that great but it super-important. Maybe it's a bad habit, maybe it's a go-nowhere romance or maybe it's an after-school thing that got boring.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) You're still feeling rather intrigued by some recent idea or event, so poke around a bit under the

surface to see whether anyone else is ready to follow up on it with you. Take your time and it should be great!

Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) Someone close is speaking in riddles or otherwise trying to confuse you -- but they aren't just straight-up lying to your face, so that's something. This is the time to tell people how you really feel. This may help you to untie those knots.

Top 10: Pickup Lines (That Won’t Work) compiled by Sarah Ruiz

10. Did you just fart? Cause you blew me away!

9. I know I don’t have a chance, but can you talk just so I can hear an angel talk? 8. I hope you know CPR because you take my breath away. 7. Hello I’m a thief, and I’m here to steal your heart. 6. You can fall off a cliff, you can fall off a tree, but the best way to fall is to fall in love with me. 5. Do you have a sunburn, or are you always this hot? 4. Life without you would be like a broken pencil, pointless. 3. Hi, I’m Mr. Right; someone said you were looking for me. 2. If looks could kill, you’d be a weapon of mass destruction. 1. I must be like a snowflake, cause I’ve fallen for you.

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Go Green! By: Marysa Hay

We are destroyers and you may think that you aren’t, but to tell you the truth you are. You may ask yourself why you are a destroyer? Well to tell you, you are killing the earth and yourself in the future. The time to act upon you and change the world is NOW. Earth is the only place we know that can sustain life for us. Without earth we would probably disappear and earth would be no more. How scary? Yes, it is scary to imagine yourself disappear and you have no more life in you. “Yes, we need to help the environment because it is endangering animals,” says Caitlin. I know this is my opinion, but I want you to help and make earth a better place to live. There are many questions going through your mind, but the most important is what can you do to help? Well I have some ideas for you to make our lives a little easier and make earth a better place to live. “Take away cars and ride a bike to work,” Paxton says. One way to help the earth is to use reusable bags and recycle the plastic and paper bags. This saves the world because it doesn’t suffocate animals. Another way to protect earth is by turning off any lights that isn’t being used and switches to LED lights. By doing this you can save energy and money at the same time. Next thing that you can do to save earth is taking less time in the shower. You can save water and energy. So the more water and energy you are saving the more you are becoming GREEN! “We should go green for numerous reasons. First animals are in endangered for survival. Second littering is bad because it never gets picked up and it takes forever to go away,” Kiana says. By doing the little things, you are

helping the world be a better place. The little things will add up and protect the world one step at a time. Protecting earth is very important because if you don’t then the world will slowly be destroyed. “Yes and no because if we do that we will be too tree huggers and yes because I don’t want to die at a young age in my life,” Katherine says. By going GREEN you can protect earth and all living things.

Vending Machines By: Chloe Reid Have you ever used a vending machine

at school? Cavelero vending machines have a wide

variety of snack choices, such as chips, cookies, granola bars, water, and Vitamin Water. The price range for these snacks can vary from $ .75- $1.25. Anyone can use them at any time during the day. The only problem is sometimes they run out of your favorite snack!

“They’re fabulous, I love them. I think more people should buy stuff out of them. I think I have bought everything out of them. They come in handy,” said Elaina Jennings, eighth grade.

The kids at Cavelero use the vending machines all the time. They use it for Pop Tarts for breakfast, and chips and a drink for lunch. The vending machines are well used.

Vending machines are a big part of lunch. Many kids often buy stuff from the vending machines. Think for a second if Cavelero didn’t have vending machines.

“I love it. Vending machines are awesome, AWESOME,” said Jake Massingale, eighth grade.

Even if those kids feel very strongly about vending machines some disagree.

“I don’t use vending machines,” said Maggie, McCroy eighth grade.

“Not enough healthy food, and it’s bad for kids,” said Krystle Cory, eighth grade.

Many people use the vending machines, but many people also think they should provide healthy snacks.

What do you think about the vending machines?

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Cavelero Hits the Herald

By Alyssa Grisham

9th grade AP students have caught the eye of the Herald, the Lake Stevens Journal, and Q13 news with a unique Holocaust project. This past winter, students were assigned Night by Elie Wiesel, the true accounts of the author's experi-ence in the Holocaust, as an introduction to the curricu-lum. The class was then directed to a web site, the Voice/Vision Holocaust Survivor Oral History Archive, where interviews with Holocaust survivors are posted. The assignment was to research a survivor most similar to you; many students looked for alikeness in age, gen-der, and number of siblings. Students completed the research and composed a one-page report on their sur-vivor. The challenge would come later when students would have to mirror the events in children's books. “It was kind of easy to put it into a book once you read their story,” says Rachael Belvin, 9th grade AP student, “just making it simpler. It was kind of hard to find the characters. You don’t want to make is sound that bad for a children’s book.” The English classes voted on the best chil-dren's’ books; those that were chosen were printed at a local publishing business. Students then wrote letters to the survivors they researched and hope to send the work to them or their families with the help of Jamie Wraight. “I hope the survivors who receive these books feel honored and appreciated,” says AP English teacher Mrs. Fredin. “ They lived though unimaginable events and had the strength and will-power to survive. I be-lieve they are a testament to the strength of humanity. I also want them to know they have not been forgotten, and future generations are working to ensure nothing this horrific ever happens again.” Once the books were completed, Mrs. Fredin shared her class’ finished products with Mr. Gebert. Word of the project quickly moved up through the school district, whom contacted local news stations. Mrs. Fredin’s 5th period class was interviewed by the Harold, Q13 news, and the Lake Stevens Journal about the children's books. “It was personal being able to connect with the person that you interviewed,” says Ashley Dowdy, AP student. “You got a glimpse into their life and you could imagine a little bit of what they went through.” Several students explain, including Ashley and Rachael, that “you can’t fully understand something until you go through it.” Mrs. Fredin also says, “I hope students gain

knowledge not only of different writing techniques and styles, but also of their world and themselves. I hope students are able to become more compassionate and caring individuals, that they understand what hate and intolerance can evolve into, that they are able to make a connection with someone they have never met but can empathize with.”

Daddy By: Marley Hornberger Daddy walked with me today, Down to the river. Daddy talked with me today, And it could not have been better. Daddy was kind. He offered to play with me. To swing me around and carry me; A Daddy like him is so hard to find. We talked about flowers, And horses and autumn leaves Imaginary people with magical pow-ers. And as we walked On the bank of the river There came a breeze That made me shiver. But Daddy was there, With wide grin. He took off his jacket And draped it over my cold skin. I smiled back Because.... Daddy walked with me today Down to the river. Daddy talked with me today, And it could not have been better. Daddy was kind. He offered to play with me. To swing me around and carry me. A daddy like him is so hard to find.

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Existence How do you know what’s real? How do you know what’s fake? Am I just someone’s dream waiting to go wrong? What if I am to never wake? This could be the last nightmare. What if all the people you once knew and loved… Were just actors getting paid? And the things thought to be real were lies? And that, that the care you thought they had for you was non-existing. What if your friends were your enemies? And your enemies were your friends? Existence is a funny thing. I’m not sure if it has ever been proven? I wish it was. What’s the point in existence if everyone spreads lies? What’s the truth behind existence if it’s hard to tell the truth itself? How do you know what’s real? How do you know what’s fake? What if I was just a fictional char-acter in a book? My existence would depend on someone I don’t even know. What about your existence? Are you really reading this? Are you really thinking about the possibilities of the things running through my mind at 1,000 miles an hour? Are you really in love with who you say you are? Are you really questioning this ran-dom poem? Are you, really you? What is existence?

In or Out To be in isn’t you But to be out you get judged Left or right Up or down Right or wrong Are you going to be yourself? Or a clone of something you’re not? Loud as a rock concert Quiet as a mouse If it’s who you are Then there’s nothing you can do about it That is unless you want to be fake Something you’re not Fit in with the crowd You must be a good actor What’s the point if you hate it You’re either in with the fakers Or out with the truth

The Point What’s the point, When it all starts crashing, And the lights go flashing? What’s the point, When the years fly by, And you’re wondering why? What’s the point, When you hear the screams, But you still have dreams? What’s the point? The point is difference. The point is who you are. The point is what makes you, you. The point is that spark. The individuality that separates you from them. The point is different for everyone. The point is your choice. Pear pressure, Or… Your own mind? What’s your point?

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P A G E 7 Fiction Spotlight

A Punk and a Jock

By Ashley Bilyeu My last period of the day seems to me to be the longest. Not that Spanish is too hard it’s just time consuming. My teacher is Mrs. Ander-son, (I had her as my teacher last year.) This is my second year of Spanish. It of course has gotten no easier. I just barely get by with my “B” average. All tests that I take in this class end up to be C’s. It’s never lower and never higher, just a C. I think the reason is that I can’t remember half the words in a chapter. I don’t really know anybody in this class, so I’m basically alone. I always count down how much time I have until the bell rings. Spanish is basi-cally bookwork, which in simple form means activities. It gets really tiring in this class. As I count down the last five minutes of class, I put my book away and put up my chair. I am most excited that school is over, moving quickly to catch the bus. As I take my seat at the front of the bus, I see Jake walking to the bus. The next thing I know Jake sits down by me. We don’t talk; all I hear is his blaring music. When it comes to my stop he immediately gets up to let me out. That makes my whole day. As I walk up the hill with my friends Kelsey, Keanna, and Keanna’s brother. The whole way up I’m on cloud nine. I don’t talk to anyone; I rush home to breathe. My time at home is spent watching TV. I spend a large amount of time on the computer, mostly on Myspace. There are the times when I fight with my sister Nicole, and we get in trouble by our parents every time. I have to go to bed at nine, so I can get up at four thirty and relive this day again.

The next day goes as the one before. When I get to fifth period, I find out that we have a fire drill. When the bell rings I’m suppose to go line up with my first period teacher, which is on the fifteen line. Just then the siren starts to ring.

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I quickly rush down to the field to line up. The class starts to line up in alphabetical order. When I look to the left I see Jake. He’s two lines down from me. As I sit pondering about him, the bell rings for us to go in. I rush back to class and sit through the rest of the day. School gets over and I go to the bus. I sit in my regular spot, and then he comes on. As he passes me with his friend Erik behind him I think he’s going to sit in the back of the bus. He starts to turn around, and before I know it he’s asking me if he can sit with me. I of course said yes, and his friend Erik sits across from us. They listen to music the whole bus ride, never even noticing me. We get to my stop and he let’s me out. I walk home like nothings happened. The next day it’s Friday. I go throughout my day like always. At lunch something drastic happens. A friend of Jake’s comes over with a school newspaper. She’s showing him something and all I can see is the page on the other side.. So I ask my friends if they have a newspaper, luckily Ashley did. I quickly turn to the page she is showing him and figure out she's showing him the story I've written, which is partly about him. I over hear his friend Erik say that he has me in one of his classes. I look over and Jake is reading my story. So I quickly get up and make a run for the library. I was lucky because that incident was never mentioned again

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By Sarah Ruiz It seems that all of the competition in school sports has taken over the main goal, to have some fun playing a sport. So what could a group of girls teach all the other girls and the tough boys about playing sports? It teaches you how to be a good sport. A golf match is very different than any other sport. You have to play WITH a player from the rival team. You walk along side with them while playing the game. Instead of bumping up against them to get closer to the goal, and thinking “I really hate this person”, you have to play with them. This system takes away much of the heated competition and creates a much more re-laxed atmosphere. A lot of the girls on the Lake Stevens team have actually made friends through golf matches. Besides making new friends, golf teaches you honesty. You have to keep score of your competitor’s strokes, and yours. While it may sound very tempting to cheat, you don’t. You feel guilty for even thinking about it, because you know that even the opposing team isn’t cheating. Golf is very different than other sports. But if you can take the lessons that the girl’s golf team has learned about friendship and honesty and play your game that way, you will be a much better sport, and more enjoyable to play with.

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Tennis By Alyssa Grisham The tennis season winds down with only a few days left to go. With a fair amount of wins this season, overall the team per-formed fairly well (especially given how few girls had played tennis before). Congrats to the few that moved up to the JV tennis team the first few days of the season, and thanks to Coach Barlow, Coach Leer, and the 40+ girls that signed up, for making it a great season. Good luck to everyone playing next year.

What the Girls Team can Teach you

About Sports

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Best of the AP Book List Retraction: It has come to our attention that Invisible Man by H.G. Wells was incorrectly printed as a recommended AP book. However, Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison is on the list. We apolo-gize for the mix-up.

What are quick ways 9th graders can get some leadership points?

For all of you 9th graders in Family Health, remember that you will have to get 500 leadership points! So what are some quick ways you can get those points? • Help coach your little siblings sports teams • Bring in children’s books for the book drive (approve all books through your parents) • Join a sports team • Volunteer at the ASPCA • Approved projects (ask your teachers)

Make sure to get an adult supervisor to sign off your leadership sheet!

Il Cavallo’s Top 10 Bizarre Phobias

10. Going to School: Didaskaleinophobia 9. Teenagers: Ephebiphobia 8. Bald People: Peladophobia

7. Beards: Pogonophobia 6. Slime: Blennophobia/Myxophobia

5. Chins: Geniophobia 4. Puppets: Pupaphobia 3. Flutes: Aulophobia 2. Otters: Lutraphobia 1. Gravity: Barophobia

By Marley Hornberger & Alyssa Grisham

It has been debated for quite some time on the Il Cavallo staff: Do ‘door hinge’ and ‘orange’ rhyme? E-mail your poll (yes or no) to the newspaper at caveleronewspaper@gmail.com or let one of our staff members know. Poll results will be printed in the next Il Cavallo issue.

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Fanatical Gravity Worshippers Pulled Down to Earth By: Sarah Foster

WASHINGTON DC – All across the country, people are reacting to the new law forbidding gravity education in public schools with various opinions, ranging from glee at the “separation of church and state” to outbursts of despair at “radical zealots attempting to control the educational system.” Controversial ever since its arrival in science textbooks and Schoolhouse Rock episodes, gravity, a commonly-taught scientific theory, has been banned since it has been claimed to go against some religious beliefs. Elaborate parties have been taking place nationwide, with activities such as Twister and Jenga, in celebration of what has been praised by many supporters of the Anti-Gravity Act as ‘a day many have waited centuries to see.’ “Gravity is a fairy tale for grown-ups. This theory has helped nothing in the progress of science. It is useless,” says longtime Anti-Gravity activist Dr. Louie Burnton, Ph.D. “The Gravity theory has not a single fact to confirm it in the realm of nature. It is not the result of scientific research, but purely the product of imagination.” Burton’s colleague, famed Harvard scientists Dr. Eric Fleishman who is the head of the controversial Newton Was A Nut (NWAN) Foundation, completely supports these views as well. “Our theory of gravity has become.. one which cannot be refuted by an possibly observations. Every conceivable observation can be fitted into it. No one can think of ways in which to test it. Ideas wither without basis or based on a few laboratory experiments carried out in extremely simplified systems, have attained currency far beyond their validity.” “Furthermore,” Dr. Reishman continued, “countless studies have shown that 75% of Americans don’t believe in gravity, 10% never heard of gravity not existing in schools, 100% of all public schools teach gravity-based curriculums, and 89% of all people have admitted to defying gravity at some point in their lives. Others are outraged by this turn of events, blaming “loony extremists” for outlawing a basic theory of science. “I don’t know why this has become such a weight in society,” said Dr. Robert Huxley, a Cambridge professor, who throughout his scientific career has been a firm supporter of gravity. “People don’t seem to realize that gravity isn’t something you choose to believe in or not – it’s just there. Just because gravity is a ‘theory’ doesn’t mean it is false.” Dr. Huxley fin-ished off his ran by yelling, “With all the bias this is getting, no one will ever know the truth about the existence of grav-ity!” His neighbor, Bill Clark the Plumber, is glad his children will no longer have to be subjected to the harsh gravity training he went through as a child. “All this gravity nonsense is crap, y’know?” he implored. “It’s just not healthy to insist upon little kids that they have to believe in gravity, y’know? All kids should be taught the truth – gravity is a theory which doesn’t exist because if you believe gravity doesn’t exist hard enough, you can not be pulled on by the same constraints of those who believe it to be true. Also, you can’t even see gravity – therefore it doesn’t exist!” When asked why objects and things tend to be attracted towards the Earth, Mr. Clark responded, “I dunno, invisible wires? Well, my wife thinks it’s spiritual Velcro, so that could be it too.” In the protests and rebellions sure to follow, hopefully the intensity of this burden upon the shoulders of America will not accelerate faster than we can handle.

Supermodels Saving the World By: Kari Green

Eating less to save the world? That is what runway models across the globe are doing. In response to the on-coming global warming induced famine these young women are fighting for a cause they truly believe in. They, as a group, are taking the vow to eat less. Their reasoning is solid; by consuming fewer resources they can help prepare for the many effects of global warming.

The Top Three Satires from Mrs. Fredines 9th grade AP English Class: In no particular order

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‘Supermodels…’ continued

The modeling industry is very excited about their fight to preserve our planet. The head of Ford Modeling Agency, Sheryl Be-limio tells us “I could not be more thrilled that the modeling industry can finally take part in something as important as pre-serving our planet. I will personally be watching the amount of food my models consume to make sure we meet our goals.”

How much food are these models expected to consume on a daily basis? The answer is plenty according to runway model, Natasha Annex. She tells us an ordinary amount of food would consist of a single cheerio for breakfast, an almond for lunch, and a piece of a corn for dinner. This way they remain healthy since they are eating food from many sections of the food pyramid. Natasha Annex says, “I know there are tons of greedy Americans out in the world that do not cherish the food they are given. I myself eat the entire cheerio and kernel of corn. As for the almond, I either eat it or don’t, there are no in-betweens! That almond could be feeding an entire family in Cho-Chung, a small city in the northern province of Xinjiang, China. I just could not live with myself to know I am depriving a hungry family from a meal. I am flabbergasted.”

Consequently, due to this admirable act of diet restriction, models are becoming even more slender. The Clothing In-dustry of America had to come up with an even smaller size to accommodate the models microscopic body size. It was only last week that the triple zero was added to many luxury stores. Due to the chronic lowering of supermodel body mass, sizes dropped further this week to a quadruple zero. This is great news according to the models. By lowering their clothing size they are buying clothes which take less fabric to produce, protecting the environment. It’s a total win-win situation.

Former model, now designer Misha Martina is designing a new line of hoes practical for the current times. Misha Mar-tina says “With our glaciers melting we need a way to strut down our streets without damaging our pedicures in the rising wa-ters. Four-inch heels just don’t make the cut. I have created a new line of Not so Flat Flats which add another four feet to our already skyscraping models. This way they can see the tsunamis coming and warn the unfortunate short people.”

Global warming is a problem we will all have to eventually face. There is a myriad of ways to try to make a difference. The modeling industry is encouraging women of all ages to eat less and stand tall. How can we not join these remarkable and brave women in their quest to save the world!

Boy Wonder Banned from Dynamic Duo By: Jared Rose

GOTHAM CITY- Boy Wonder, otherwise known as Robin, banned from the Dynamic Duo yesterday. In the act of abusing HGH (Human Growth Hormones), batman’s partner in heroism, will never be looked at the same way again. “I need a way to keep up with Batman”, answered Robin when questioned. “How could anyone expect me to simply follow in Batman’s footprints like it’s nothing? I had no fricken’ choice, Dude, I had to.” The pressure of this task and the thought of failure were too much for him, or so he says. “I never would imagined something like this happening to one of our cities greatest heroes,” stated Gordon, the commissioner of the GCPD (Gotham City Police Department). “Robin was looked up to all of Gotham’s city youth. It’s a shame he went ahead and ruined his reputation like that. If I hadn’t run the test myself, I wouldn’t believe it.” Gordon said that the youth of Gotham were disappointed, but that was an understatement. “My . . . my lifetime dream was to be like Robin, and . . . and now, I don’t . . . I don’t even know what to do.” (Much sobbing and gasping for air). “It seems like there’s no purpose for my life any more,” stated Mark, a teen resident of Gotham city. An online survey showed that 96% of Gotham’s youth decided that their life was pointless now Robin was caught using these performance drugs. When asked what he thought about the matter, Batman felt that it was his fault. “I pushed him too hard,” he said. “I guess I just expected way too much of that kid.” However, most would say that Batman is going way too easy on his companion. One sh ould never need to pull a stunt like this and cheat.

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Michelle Slater

DING DONG! The WASL’s

Ding Dong! The WASL’s dead! The wicked WASL’s dead!

The article on the North Cascades Rowing Club has been removed from the online edition of IL Cavallo.  The staff regrets any conflict that may have been created by publishing an article.    Please look for an article from the Lake Stevens Rowing Club that presents their side of the story in our final edition.   

Teacher of the Month By: Ashley Bilyeu

This issue, our teacher of the month is Mrs. Asmussen. She has been teach-ing almost 13 years. She’s been teaching Spanish at Cavelero for two years so far. She wasn't always a Spanish teacher though, she was also an English and math teacher. Although she wouldn't tell me which class is her favorite she did say, " I like 3-4 better, because we can get into more depth." Mrs. Asmussen has been to a total of 8 countries. She would like to visit Spain because she hasn't been there yet. Her hero, like many people, is her mom. When asked why she said, " Be-cause she worked really hard and raised 5 kids." In her free time she likes to ski, hike, and play with her kids. I asked her what she orders from Starbucks, and she told me she orders a non- fat mocha most of the time. Some foods she likes are potatoes and spaghetti. She also likes Italian and Mexican foods, and many others. She likes honest people, as do most of us. Mrs. Asmussen was shocked when she found out she was our new teacher of the month. Three cheers for Mrs. Asmussen! Congrats!

Teacher of the month, Mrs. Asmussen, in her classroom with student

A rowing team out on the water

Contributing Guest Reporters: Keri Green

Sarah Foster Jared Rose

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Academic Weight Room: Monday: NW111, Family Health

Tuesday: NW112, English Wednesday: NE212, Math

Thursday: NW120, Science

Cavelero Sport’s Calen-dar Special guest writers from Ms. Carpenter’s and Mr.

Lagerwey’s 8th grade English Class:es

Griffin Siadak

Autumn Woolridge

Stefan Sorensen

Jenna Sellers

Taryn Rasmussen

Marysa Hay

Ill Cavallo Staff:

Mr. Gebert, Mr. Lagerwey, Ashley Bilyeu, Michelle

Slater, Marley Hornberger, Sarah Ruiz, Veronica

Walker, Elaine Potter, Karissa Jones, Shayla

Lerner, Britney Bennett, Caitlin Nowak

5/1 9th Grade Soccer @ Marysville Red, 4:00 5/1 9th Grade Baseball vs. Glacier Peak, 4:00 5/4 JV Track @ Freshmen Championship, 3:30 5/4 JV Girls Golf @ JV Tournament, Snoho-mish GC, 1:00 5/5 9th Grade Tennis vs. Stanwood, 3:30 5/5 9th Grade Baseball @ Arlington, 4:00 5/5 JV Boys Golf @ Snohomish GC, 3:00 5/5 JV Softball @ Snohomish, 4:00 5/5 8th Grade Swim vs. Voyager, 3:45 5/6 9th Grade Soccer vs. Seattle Prep, 4:00 5/6 JV Girls Golf @ Whidbey G & CC, 3:00 5/6 JV Track @ Wesco JV Championship, 3:30 5/6 JV Softball vs. Cascade, 4:00 5/6 8th Grade Track vs. Cedarcrest, LSMS, 3:45 5/7 9th Grade Tennis @ Coupeville 5/7 8th Grade Swim @ Marysville, 3:45 5/8 9th Grade Soccer vs. Monroe, 4:00 5/8 9th Grade Baseball vs. Snohomish, 4:00 5/8 JV Softball vs. Monroe, 4:00