Feature Story

As the weather gradually starts to get hotter and hotter everyday, students at Eastview feel the school year coming to an end and look forward to their beginning of summer break. Students reflect on the 2008-09 school year; classes, teacher, co-curriculars, friends, and also make plans for their summer break.

For some students, this year went by smoothly. "It seems like we just started school a few weeks ago, and now it's already ending," says Reed Larsen, a sophomore at Eastview. "I was in tech crew all year, so that kept me busy and made the time fly." For other students, not so much. "I'm so ready for the year to be over!" exclaims Maddy Settle, junior. "I've been so stressed out all year, and I can't wait for summer vacation."

It's safe to say that all students are excited for the three blissful months of summer vacation, such as Therese Harrah, junior. "I've been counting down the days of school left until summer break since February." Therese informed me that we currently only have 13 days of school left!

Many have different plans to celebrate the 4th of July. "I'll probably be going to my aunt's house for a barbeque and to watch fireworks," says Reed. "It's always fun to catch up with family and eat berries."

Some students plan to go out of town this summer. "I'll be staying in Chicago for most of June to study art. I'm super duper excited! I've always wanted to go to Chicago," says Therese who is very interested in art.

Summer is a great time to attend concerts! Since the alternative punk band Blink-182 recently got back together, they are starting their first tour in a long time this summer. "I'm so there!" screams Joey Gustafson, one of Blink-182's 'greatest fans'. "I'll probably go to Warped tour this summer! I went there last year and had a great time." says Maddy.

Although it seems so far away, after summer, a new school year will start. "I think it's weird thet we're going to be seniors next year. I still don't feel grown up." Therese says. Not many people are thinking too much of the next school year, at least not until summer is done.

Theme Statement - Feature Story

1. Theme Statement: The 2008-09 school year will soon be coming to an end. Students reflect on the year and make plans for summer break.

Sources:
1. Reed Larsen
2. Therese Harrah
3. Joey Gustafson
4. Ronnie Allen
5. Sami Driscoll

Questions:
1. What was your favorite memory of this school year?
2. What are your plans for summer?
3. What was your favorite class from this year?
4. What do you like most about summer?
5. What are you most looking forward to next year?

News Story - Final

A couple of weeks ago, all EVHS staff had a meeting discussing the possibility of graduation 2010 taking place on the Saturday before the last day of school. It would be the first time in Eastview history that graduation takes place on a Saturday instead of the Friday after the last day of school. Since the school year can't start before labor day, the calendar has been "pushed" as Hori Sensei says, and is in need of adjustments. Graduation for the class of 2010 could possibly take place on Saturday, June 5th, 2010. Seniors next year would not have to attend the last week of school unlike all underclassmen who will have to attend school until Thursday, June 10th, 2010.

Many students that will be seniors next year, such as Ronnie Allen who found out about the possibility of an early graduation through a friend, would be very happy with this decision. "I think it's a great idea to get out of school a week early," says Ronnie, "All we do during the last week of school is watch movies anyway. It just seems like a waste of time, we might as well be done with school."

The good news of the likeliness that this will happen is spreading throughout this year's junior class quickly. However, not many of our current seniors have heard about it. "What?! Are you kidding me?" yells Danny Vi, an angered senior who will be graduating next month. Danny called the whole idea "retarded and unfair." "This should have been done for this year's graduating class!" He states that the only thing good about the last week of school is seeing friends for a couple more days."

An unbiased opinion comes from Hori Sensei, the Japanese teacher at EVHS. "I think it's be an okay idea for graduation to be on a Saturday instead of a Friday. It would be more convenient for family members to come to graduation on a Saturday. In Japan, graduations are always on Saturdays, so I'm used to the idea."

Peer Edit

Aaron Butler: This is an interesting and unique topic. I'm interested in learning what kind of people he will interview for his story. There are a lot of examples he uses about the different types of things students will wear. He could even be more specific as he puts more into his story.

Cory Patel: This topic applies to a lot of students that attend Eastview. He could work on using more of the 5 W's in his leader paragraph, such as who makes decisions for dances, when dances are, etc.,

News Story - Graduation 2010

A decision about graduation 2010 has been made last month. The school board of District 196 decided to set the graduation date on the Saturday before the last day of school. This has never happened before in the history of Eastview High School. Graduation for the class of 2010 will take place on Saturday, June 5th, 2010. The last day of school for all underclassmen is not until Thursday, June 10th, 2010.
Many students that will be seniors next year are very happy with this decision. They love the idea of getting out of school a week earlier than any other Eastview graduate has ever. So why was this decision made?...