Class of '06 says goodbye - My High School Journalism
Class of '06 says goodbye - My High School Journalism
Class of '06 says goodbye - My High School Journalism
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
4<br />
By:Robert Dunham<br />
ON GUARD<br />
News editor<br />
Thousands <strong>of</strong> protestors lined<br />
the streets to protest rights for the<br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> undocumented coming<br />
from Mexico. In 2006 this issue has<br />
now become a more wide spread story.<br />
Those supporting the<br />
undocumented believe they should<br />
have fair ethical treatment and rights<br />
to stay in the country. Those against<br />
view that undocumented are coming<br />
here illegally and should go through<br />
the process <strong>of</strong> citizenship like everyone<br />
else. Some who support wave fl ags <strong>of</strong><br />
Mexico. Those against believe they<br />
want all the benefi ts <strong>of</strong> the United<br />
States while Mexican citizens. Those<br />
who support want the undocumented<br />
to have economic possibility. Those<br />
against are infuriated at banks that<br />
lend out loans to illegal immigrants.<br />
Estimated In the workforce<br />
undocumented illegal immigrants<br />
hold between 12-15 million jobs or<br />
8% nationwide. These undocumented<br />
are paid less and have been employed<br />
by companies for quite some time<br />
now, allowing workers to avoid<br />
income taxes. With policies against<br />
News<br />
By:Kayla Whitehead<br />
Editor-in-chief<br />
Spanaway Lake’s annual<br />
Senior Ball was held on May 27.,2006.<br />
Hundreds <strong>of</strong> seniors and their dates<br />
arrived at the beautiful Temple Theatre<br />
in downtown Tacoma to dance the night<br />
away dressed in their best formal wear.<br />
Many came in rented vehicles<br />
or limousines and strutted their stuff into<br />
this corner grand theatre. The entrance<br />
was guarded by administration waiting<br />
to take tickets and check ASB cards.<br />
“Everyone looked so beautiful,” said<br />
Allison Wilburn, a senior. “Everything<br />
was so perfect; the dresses, the<br />
decorations, everything was fabulous.”<br />
The theme <strong>of</strong> the ball was<br />
“Phantom <strong>of</strong> the Opera.” Guests were<br />
treated to themed decorations and<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional pictures were available<br />
with three different backgrounds. All<br />
backgrounds matched the theme <strong>of</strong> the<br />
ball making for a proper memory <strong>of</strong> the<br />
night.<br />
Drinks and desserts were<br />
JUNE 2006<br />
Annual senior ball deemed a success<br />
Immigration supporters<br />
rally for worker’s rights<br />
such practices, has the United States<br />
rooted the perpetrators? It’s not as<br />
easy as it appears. Illegal workers<br />
have been noted for their ingenuity,<br />
and communication networks. Any<br />
personal data that can be erased to<br />
stall any chance <strong>of</strong> removal is used.<br />
Companies who are paying higher<br />
tariffs and taxes wish the United States<br />
to ignore it due to cheap labors costs. If<br />
the government can send these millions<br />
<strong>of</strong> illegal immigrants, we will end up<br />
paying more to over seas markets, we<br />
will lose jobs more frequently. In the<br />
end result the government collects<br />
less taxes. Amount <strong>of</strong> taxes missed<br />
by illegal immigrants is estimated at<br />
35 billion, estimates <strong>of</strong> tax missed by<br />
jobs sent overseas are undetermined.<br />
Decision made will be economically<br />
based at best.<br />
So as the dogs keep nipping<br />
at each other what is being done?<br />
President George W Bush is proposing<br />
guest worker passes for all those who<br />
have illegally came into the United<br />
States. However the condition is<br />
that these illegal immigrants come<br />
forward. So does the government want<br />
this workforce in here? Or is it simply<br />
too hard to handle stay tuned.<br />
complimentary at the ball. Everything<br />
from small cakes and fi nger food to<br />
a streaming chocolate fountain were<br />
available to all with an appetite. Water<br />
and punch was served as well. “I loved<br />
the little key lime pies,” said Curtis<br />
Theimer, a senior. “But the chocolate<br />
fountain just wasn’t for me.” The<br />
infamous chocolate fountain came with<br />
marshmallows, fruit, and pretzels to<br />
dip with. Table and chairs were also<br />
available for students to relax in.<br />
The disc jockey was positioned<br />
on top <strong>of</strong> the Temple stage. Students<br />
danced on the fl oor below the stage. Hiphop<br />
and R&B were the popular choice<br />
<strong>of</strong> the night for dancing. “Dancing was<br />
so much fun,” said Rachellle Frymire, a<br />
junior. “Everyone was kicking back and<br />
having a good time.” By the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
night, the ball was deemed a success.<br />
The pictures were taken, the food had<br />
been eaten, and the guest left with a<br />
memory <strong>of</strong> an awesome night. “I don’t<br />
think anything could top this night,”<br />
said Trevor Foote, a senior “Its going to<br />
be hard for the next graduating class to<br />
measure up to us.”