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volume 4 issue By Gowri Kabbur This year there are several additions to our staff and faculty here at Edgren and knowing how nosy we all are, the Aquila staff knew that you would want to hear a little bit about each new addition to the Edgren family. First and foremost is our new principal, Mr. Jeff Arrington. Mr. Arrington transferred to Edgren High School from Kadena High School in Okinawa, Japan. He has taught business, ,computers, and P.E., coached sports teams, and worked as an Educational Technolo- Arrington gist. He has taught a total of six years. His goal is every student succeed to their highest potential and all students feel safe, happy and an integral part of their school. Another new addition to our administration is Mrs. Georgia Watters. Mrs. Watters, our new assistant principal, has just transferred in from Osan, Korea. She was previously a counselor and she has a Mr. Mrs. Watters total of 31 years of teaching experience prior to moving to Misawa. She is interested in seeing new physical improvements in the school and seeing more students working together on extra curriculum activities so two to three students are not doing all the work. Back to School Issue page 8 page 8 Welcome to Edgren High School! A new addition to our science department is Mr. Guy Belleman. Mr. Belleman, the new chemistry and physics teacher, has just moved to Misawa from the Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Originally from Seattle, Mr. Belleman has four years of science teaching experience as Mr. Belleman Mr. Lehner. well as working as a workshop representative training chemistry teachers. He loves science and his fi rst degree was in Chemistry. A second addition to our science department is Mr. Lehner. Mr. Lehner teaches physical science and 7th grade AVID. Originally from Verdale, Minnesota, he has taught three years of science, did two years of substituting, and is now a parttime teacher here in Misawa. He is originally from Newrockford, North Dakota. Continued on the next page...
volume 4 issue Back to School Issue page 9 A new addition to our English department is Ms. Teresa Snowden. Ms. Snowden teaches 7th grade Study Skills and English 9. She is from South Carolina and transferred to Misawa from Iwakuni, Japan. She became an English teacher because she enjoys reading and writing. Welcome to Edgren High School! I hope this year goes smoothly for all of you! Ms. Snowden After a year with no ASACS counselor at Edgren, we were happy to see the arrival of Mr. Velez. Mr. Velez is our new ASACS counselor. He is from Detroit, Michigan, and he transferred to Misawa from the Azores in Portugal. He enjoys working with teens as he informs them about the need for drug and alcohol abstinence. Mr.Velez SPIRIT WEEK CHANGED - Editorial Spirit week started with a bang and many students had to adapt to sudden changes without warning. By Sarah Zediker As spirit week started, students were automatically confronted with the changes of a new year, and though the new ideas certainly did contribute a fresh outlook, some were none too pleased with what alterations were made. Most notable were the sounds of protest as they rang through the halls on September 23, 2008. Though traditionally known as powder-puff day, a problem was seen with the idea of cross-dressing being displayed so openly simply for the purpose of humor. The whole concept was considered offensive by some and the day was changed to “Wipe Out the Trojans Day” (a.k.a. “Hawaiian Day”). Most students donned Hawaiian outfi ts and dressed with pride and glee but a select few decided to show their resentment by dressing as the opposite sex anyways. The message was delivered, that there are some who refuse to follow new rules or procedures made without the consent of the student body. Some stayed in their gender confused dress all day without bother while those whose clothing was more extreme were forced to change out by the end of the second period, but the damage was done. It seems the whispers in the halls call for the reinstatement of powder-puff day in the coming year’s festivities. Only time will tell whether these whispers will creep into the ears of staff returning next year and whether the tradition of powder-puff will live on. The other major controversy stirred during homecoming week concerned those individuals not allowed to go to the homecoming dance. This year, unlike before, all individuals not in attendance at Edgren High School (EHS) were banned from entering the dance. This rule was implemented to keep airmen and adults from accompanying high school students. Unfortunately, such a general rule also prohibited Edgren High School graduates, alumni, or former students. One individual in particular was unable to bring her boyfriend despite his glowing record as a 2008 graduate and former student of Edgren. The damage done to homecoming attendees was minimal but students worry about the effect this new rule will have on the upcoming Prom. Students wonder whether or not they will be able to bring their brothers, sisters, and friends who hold status as a former Edgren student and wish to relive, if only for one night, the memories the immortalize high school. The most paramount problem exposed during homecoming week was a lack of communication between staff and students. Changes were made without student body representation and implemented without warning. While recognizing the power held by administration and staff, it must also be recognized that a school does not function without its students, and their obedience comes at the high price of negotiations and communications. “I wanna vote!” one student complained. Without a voice in the operations of this school the faculty cannot expect that all of the student body will except or follow new rules, regulations, and procedures.
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