Vol.4.Issue.2.November.2008 - Edgren High School EagleNet

volume 4 issue 2 Far East Issuepage 2Robert D. Edgren HighSchoolMisawa AB, JapanUnit 5040APO, AP 96319Newspaper Advisor:Ms. Lorayne JohansenNewspaperEditor-In-Chief:Erin NicolaiNewspaper LayoutEditor:Heather EilerStaff Cartoonist:Esther KhabinskyStaff:Parker HowardGowri KabburEsther KhabinskyTim MurrayTara NewtonAngelique TetraultSarah ZedikerPolicy StatementThis newspaper is brought to youby The Aquila staff. We are committedto supporting public expressionand producing quality news storiesand editorials for Edgren faculty andstudents to enjoy. We celebrate ourdiverse skills and encourage creativityamong one another in order to satisfyyou, the reader.We reach out to the community withour interviews, and by including directquotes and specific incidences as supportin our writing. The Aquila staffexperiences school and communityevents first-hand to ensure a legitimatesource. We also take pride in our originalphotos that capture the memoriesof these years so perfectly. The Aquilastaff hopes that you remain enthusedabout each issue we print. Remember,it is our hard work and dedication thatmakes this publication possible.Forty-love!Edgren High School’s Tennis team returns from Far EastBy Tara NewtonThis year’s Far East Tennis tookEdgren’s top players to Okinawawhere, at the Risner Tennis Complex,players from twelve differentschools competed furiously for atop placement. Although all competitorsgave their best, Edgrenwas disappointed to fi nd that theyhad fallen short of victory.This year’s Far East Tennis Teamleft Misawa on November 2, 2008,and returned on Friday, November7, 2008. Team members included:Charles Artilles, Jen Brent, KarenIshikawa, Chandra Mellilo, JennyMullinax, Mister Murphy, IsaacRodd, and Zach Spaduzzi.“It defi nitely sets thestage for our youngerplayers to come backnext year and representthe Eagles.”-Scott MilanovichCompetitions began onMonday, but were cut short dueto rain delays. The following day,the matches heated up as Edgrenplayers battled it out with some ofthe top players in the Pacifi c. ZachSpaduzzi won his fi rst singles matchagainst Osan’s second best playereasily, but lost his next matchagainst Daegu’s top player. Theladies’ doubles team as well as themixed teams faced tough teamsand lost. The men’s doubles team,Charles Artilles and Zach Spaduzzi,won their fi rst match against Sasebo’stop team but lost to Kadena,one of the Far East’s top teams.The fi nal team scores included atie for fi rst place for Seoul Americanand Kadena with scores of 56with Kinnick taking third place witha score of 28.On Thursday evening, the Edgrenteam consoled themselves on theirlosses with a day at the GyokusendoCave, followed by dinner atJack’s Place, a restaurant thatcombines Asian and Americancuisine.The spirit of this team, althoughdampened by the near victoriesand the unfortunate losses of theweek, remained positive. Coachof the tennis team, Scott Milanovich,stated, “It defi nitely sets thestage for our younger players tocome back next year and representthe Eagles.”(Left): Photo 1 – The tennis team posing outside the Gyokusendo Cave.Photo 2 – Mister Murphy displays perfect form as he serves the ball.