Ashland High School is wading into the waters of Proficiency Based Learning (PBL). Due to a new state law (House Bill 2220), all schools in the state of Oregon, will report progress on important learning targets to students and families. “The first steps to include it in every class and every grade level are determining what those learning targets are,” Michelle Zundel, AHS principal, said.

Because this law will not be implemented until next year, this year is being used as a guinea pig to test out possible tactics. For example, the retake policy is varying between classes, and the administration has to figure out a school wide policy that satisfies all departments. “I don’t want to create a slacker system… I want people to take it seriously to do their best work the first time,” Zundel said.

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Winter Fine Arts Festival

Show Information:

Where: Mountain Avenue TheaterWhen: Friday, December 7, 2012Silent Auction begins at 5:30 p.m.

(winners will be awarded in the lobby after the show)Show begins at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: Tickets will be sold for $10 on ShowTix4U.com

Get Your Groove On!

Who: Interact Club What: Fundraising DanceTheme: End of the World: Last Chance to DanceWhen: 8-11:30 p.m. December 15, 2012Where: Elks LodgeTickets: $6 sold on the quad and at the doorWhy: To raise money in support to stop human trafficking

Art ClassesArt teacher Mark Schoenleber has spent countless hours preparing 60-80 student pieces for the show. “It’s our oppor-tunity to showcase our work and have the community see it,” Schoenleber stated.

BandThe percussion ensemble, symphonic band and jazz band will all be playing their own pieces for the Winter Fine Arts Festival.

OrchestraThe two orchestra ensembles at Ashland High School, con-cert orchestra (a group for anyone who wants to play) and chamber orchestra (admited by audition), will both be pre-senting their own pieces under the conductor, Gerry Pare.

Want your photos in the Yearbook?

Email pictures of your summer, siblings or school days to yearbook@ashland.k12.or.us for a chance to see your face in the Yearbook.

TheaterSuzanne Seiber’s Friday morning tap class will be performing a routine at the Winter Fine Arts Festival. “I’m really excited to show everyone what we’ve got,” junior, Alyssa Monning said.

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artwork by Kaelyn Finwall

To make donations or get more information, contact AHAA through their email:

arts.advocates@ashland.k12.or.us

or like their Facebook page at facebook.com/arts.advocates

The Winter Fine Arts Festival is the main fundraiser held by the Ashland High School Arts Advocates (AHAA) to raise money for the fine arts programs at AHS. That money that is made will be put towards sup-plies, lessons and scholarships to give students opportunities to better enrich themselves in their area of the arts. Here’s how AHS is preparing for the big event!

by Anya Scott and Kyra McFadden

Test taking/homework Ideally, there are going to be seven to ten learning targets every semester, on which the students will take a proficiency assessment. So what does this mean for the students who crack under the test pressure? Assessments, under this system, are broader than just high stakes tests. These can include presentations, speeches and larger projects. However, with this focus on more major assessments, what is the weight of homework, and what will motivate students to do it? This question requires educators to indicate what purpose the homework suits, and therefore

assign it based on the students’ need to practice. Breaking away from the old system may seem daunting, but in the end grades won’t be that much different. Ultimately, grades will be a reflection of what you know and how well you do in the subject. So what grade constitutes proficiency? We don’t know yet! All work having to do with particular grading scale will be done in January. It may be an A, B or C, but the high school really hopes students won’t be discouraged from taking art or performing arts classes due to a fear of a lowered GPA.

College AdmissionsPrincipal Zundel commented that “we will still be able to communicate with higher education. We still have to be able to communicate with GPA, we still have to be able to communicate with class rank, and we have to be able to turn those proficiency rankings into grades.” Through Proficiency Based Learning, AHS hopes to show that the grades students earn mean something more than just going to class and aiming for a diploma. Education is about learning, and that’s what Proficiency Based Learning is meant to show.

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Editorial/Designer BoardEditors-in-Chief................................Delaney Swink/Emily Bestor/Megan Ganim Front Page.............................................................Hanna Greenberg/Bryce Rogan News................................................... ..Emily Bestor/Delaney Swink/Anya Scott Opinion Page.......................................................Ariel Clark/Grace St. Clair-BatesIn-Depth Page.........................................................Natalie Acheatel/Bryce Rogan Feature Page ...................................................Hannah Borgerson/Sydney WisdomSports..........................................................................Mitchell Harfst/Gabe YoungBack................................................................Cass Christopher/ Montana JanssenOnline Editors......................................................Aleksander Sukles/ Emma Cobb.................................................................................................... /Isobel WhitcombBusiness Manager…......…..….........................................................Lily Davidson Photo Editor............................................................................................Sara Shaw

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Bah, Humbug: 7 Pet Peeves of the Holidays

A sweater specially made by Grandma: Made with love, but expect some giggles and stares if you dare to venture outside of your house. At least you’re not Ralphie from A Christmas Story.

That embarrassing picture of you: This is going all over Facebook; we just wanted you to have a hardcopy.

A Calendar: Maybe you’ll remember people’s birthdays this year.

Running Shoes: Perhaps it’s time to hit the gym. Or at least go for a walk.

Perfume: Ladies, I know this might seem romantic but in reality, well, you stink.

A really long book: Unless you are a fast reader, see you next spring!

A box of chocolate: Because we are all tired of hearing about your choco-late craving.

Two tickets to that one thing you love: So… you’re taking me right?

iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc.: It was the only thing you put on your list (over fifty times).

Socks: You were at the bottom of everyone’s list. Sorry about that.

What’s in the Box?Who’s your top priority when giving gifts?

The Rogue News took a poll of the AHS student body to see who their first priority would be when giving gifts this season.

by Sita McGuire

by Ariel Clark

illustration by Christine Moses

illustration by Angelique Brownlie

A guide to analyze what your holiday gifts might mean.

I really do love the holidays and the light and joy it brings to the darkness of winter. I love having a pine tree in my house and getting the chance to watch “Miracle on 34th Street” one more time and hear Frank Sinatra sing “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow.” But I do have my holiday pet peeves. 1. Everyone brings goodies. Pastries, cookies, candy; it’s all sitting there, waiting to be eaten. How is a dieter supposed to stay strong when she can’t even manage it during ordinary times? 2. Santa is overexposed. Starting to see the guy in the red suit on Nov. 1 is just way too early. By Christmas, the ho-ho-ho is getting old-old-old. 3. Trying to find a parking space in

downtown Ashland in mid-December.

4. Nasty shoppers. Every year it’s some horrible story; Grandmas elbowing people to get their Webkinz and hair-pulling fights over the last microwave oven. Um, if you are desperate, what the heck are you doing there trying to buy flat screen TVs? I know it’s the season of giving, but do you all have to have such bad attitudes and rude manners? If you can’t play nice in the stores, stay home and shop online.

5. Speaking of bargains, is there a more annoying event in the world than Black Friday? No bargain can be big enough or that important for me to get up at 4 a.m. to wait in line to go shopping. 6. Excessive complaint on the

weather. Everyone knows the weather is gloomy. We don’t need to be reminded of it, and we certainly don’t need to be reminded of it every five minutes. 7. Having to listen to cheesy Christmas music in stores. I reach the breaking point and know it’s time to go home when I hear “Winter Wonderland” for the 10th time. How do the merchants stand it? 8. If you have a big house and you celebrate Christmas, decorate it. For Heaven’s sake, do you not realize that it is your duty to entertain the masses of us who do not own big houses? Please, for the love of all that is good in the world, do not leave it to the guy who left his lights up all year to be the only form of Christmas light entertainment that I get to have.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, appropriately nicknamed “SAD,” is a psychologi-cal disorder that most often occurs during the winter, though it can be appar-ent during the summer. This kind of depression is most prominent in locations that have long winter nights and is common among teens and adults. There is a build-up of symptoms during the late autumn and winter months. These symp-toms include the following:

hopelessness increased appetite (which leads to weight gain) increased amount of time spent sleeping less energy less ability to concentrate loss of interest in work/other activities sluggish behavior social withdrawal irritability general unhappiness

It is crucial to be pro-active in treating SAD; otherwise, it can spiral into long-term depression or bipolar disorder. How can you treat it? Basically, one should take up the healthiest lifestyle they can in order to heal. SAD is overwhelmingly present in some places, effecting up to 1 in 10 people. Like depression, SAD requires attention and effort to be treated.

Don’t hide it, get help. Talk to someone.

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It gets cold around this time of year. And gray. Really gray. Everything in sight – from the hills to the trees to the sky – seems to be coated in a mono-tone, bland shade of gray. They say that it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but that statement is easily debated. Even without the added pressure of the holidays, this wouldn’t be a particularly pleasant time of year. The nights are dark and the mornings are dark. It even seems to be getting dark when fourth period classes on Red Days end. To put the cherry on top, everyone is firmly cemented in school-work, school-life and school-stress. All these things are the dominoes. But when these dominoes spiral, they tumble down the somber road of depression.

by Bryce Rogan

Seasonal Affective Disorder, appropriately nicknamed “SAD,” is a psychologi-cal disorder that most often occurs during the winter, though it can be appar-ent during the summer. This kind of depression is most prominent in locations that have long winter nights and is common among teens and adults. There is a build-up of symptoms during the late autumn and winter months. These symp-toms include the following:

hopelessness increased appetite (which leads to weight gain) increased amount of time spent sleeping less energy less ability to concentrate loss of interest in work/other activities sluggish behavior social withdrawal irritability general unhappiness

It is crucial to be pro-active in treating SAD; otherwise, it can spiral into long-term depression or bipolar disorder. How can you treat it? Basically, one should take up the healthiest lifestyle they can in order to heal. SAD is overwhelmingly present in some places, effecting up to 1 in 10 people. Like depression, SAD requires attention and effort to be treated.

Treatment for depression ranges from therapy to prescribed medica-tion. According to internist Dr. Steve Shaw, based in White City, seeing a doctor is the first step of treatment. There is a multitude of types of depression and not all should be treated the same way.

• Exercise is an important change you should make to your lifestyle; a simple 30 minute walk every day can boost your mood and there won’t be any side effects.

• Taking vitamin D and Omega 3, 6 and 9 supplements can also have a positive effect on your body chemistry, ac-cording to Dr. Sylvia Chatroux, local family practitioner and author of the Poetica books.

• Diet effects how you feel, so increase your intake of veg-etables, fruit, lean meat and water.

Medication should be the last place you look for treatment and you should never self-medicate. You have to be open to trial and error. You may not find the perfect treatment right away, or the right doctor. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to your therapist, find a new one! Don’t forget that treatment is a process, not a quick fix. Depression is an over-whelming disorder and treatment has its ups and downs too.

The AHS Health Center is a helpful resource for students. Health Con-sultant, Melodee Baldridge, is available every Tuesday by appointment. Baldridge makes her space feel very open and many of the students who come to her feel comfortable speaking freely. She sees the most number of students for anxiety and depression, two issues that are often connect-ed. When students first come to Baldridge, she gages the level of severity to determine the needs of the student. Baldgridge and Nancy Flowers, the nurse practitioner in the Health Center, work very closely to commu-nicate each student’s necessities. This type of practice is called integrated behavioral health. Baldrige starts each session with a breathing exercise to release some of the stress. Baldridge also often tells her students about a “happiness fallacy” she uses; depression is very common in high school adolescents and there is no reason to be stressed or worried about it. During this time “developmentally [teenagers] are creating a very difficult existence.” There is also a significant amount of stigma related to seeing a coun-selor, but when a student has an appointment they are simply called to the health office with a note. The health center provides an encouraging space for students to share their thoughts as a useful and easily accessible resource.

Don’t hide it, get help. Talk to someone.”

-Steve Shaw

by Natalie Acheatel

by Willa Lineberger- Schollby Haley Petersen

When November rolls around, so do the pounds of rich Thanksgiving food. While you sit around the table surrounded by your family and loved ones, stuffing your face with turkey, your famous last words are, “I’ll work off these few pounds later.” But “later” never comes. Excuses such as, “it’s too cold to go outside”, “a new episode of Breaking Bad is on” and “I can’t find my socks” all get in the way of working off accumulative winter chub. It’s human instinct for you to want to snuggle up by the fire and stuff your face with mashed potatoes. Humans are like bears, we just hibernate in a different way. We naturally become lazy and put on weight to stay warm for the winter; however, here are some deliciously healthy foods and easy home workouts to keep up your figure.

Watch Your Winter Weight by Hannah Borgersen

Healthy Winter Foodsby Sydney Wisdom

Butternut Squash: Not only is it delicious, but it’s also a great source of Vitamin A. It also helps fight off heart disease and cer-tain cancers all while filling your tummy.

Grapefruit: Most people pucker their lips at the thought of the tangy fruit inside your mouth. But add a dash of sugar and it’s delicious. It’s also a great source of Vita-min C that helps prevent prostate cancer.

Sweet Potatoes: It’s a natural winter crav-ing to want to stuff your face with pota-toes. Well now you can. Sweet potatoes have very few calories and virtually no fat. They’re also abundant in Vitamin C, B6, potassium and manganese which all help prevent high blood pressure.

Fiber One brownies: It’s hard to go through the holidays without craving something sweet. When you start get a sweet tooth, grab a Fiber One brownie. They’re only 90 calories and have 20% of your daily value of fiber. Not to mention, they’re delicious (Available in grocery stores anywhere.)

Nuts and Seeds: Snacking on candy or cookies can present a huge problem with the scale, so instead grab a handful of nuts or some seeds. They’re a good source of se-lenium and help prevent depression while promoting good mental health.

Pomegranate: This delious and refresh-ing fruit is a great snack that’s easy to eat. Cut one open and pop the seeds into your mouth or drink a delicous glass of POM pomegranate juice. Pomegranates are full of Vitamin C and potassium which help fight agianst heart disease and breast cancer. They also help control your weight because they’re rich in antioxidants.

Never forget to drink tons of water. It’s hard to stay hydrated during the winter with all the delicious and sugary drinks from Starbucks, but make sure to drink at least 16 oz. of water a day. For some healthy recipe options go to: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-reci-pes/dinner/healthy-recipes-seasonal-fall-winter-foods/

ARMS: Keeping your biceps strong in the chill of the winter is not a difficult task. Simply get off the couch and do three sets of ten pushups a day. If this is not challenging enough, take it to the next

level. Find a stool, place your feet on it, and do your reps of pushups on an incline. Another arm strengthening exercise is chair dips. Do-ing three sets of fifteen chair dips a day will work both your triceps and deltoids to get you ready to win any arm wrestling tournament.

LEGS: Get your lower limbs in shape without having to step outside into the crisp air! Perhaps you are feeling

lazy on a particular day, it’s fine to sit down, relax and chill out by watching your favorite TV show. But when

a commercial comes on, take up a leg muscle chal-lenge! While the commercial is on, try to do a wall sit. Make sure your legs are at a 90 degree angle, your back is straight and your hands are not on your knees. With

eight minutes of commercials per episode, your legs will be toned! Also, mix in some calf raises and lunges to get

your whole leg in action.

CARDIO: There are ways to get your heart pumping without leaving your heated home. Dig out the old jump rope from your elementary school days and experiment with some strengthening hops. Go a minute with both

feet then switch between single right and left legged jumps for 30 seconds each. Another way to break a sweat

is to scavenge out a big text book, wooden box or stool that’s about a foot high for step-ups. Doing five sets of quick steps plus two footed hops for a minute will get

your heart rate going and your body in shape.

photos by Willa Lineberger-Scholl

ABS: Things that are rarely seen in the winter: sunshine, iced lemonade, short-shorts and people who have six packs. Change this with taking on a quick ab work out on the regular. Get your stomach

into shape with the reverse curl. Lay on your back with your legs bent slightly and lifted off the floor. In one controlled movement,

use your stomach muscles to lift your bottom and leg muscles off the ground. Next, come down slowly, still engaging your core.

Also go back to the classics when it comes to abs. Start by doing three sets of ten for each exercise below:

1.Crunches 2.Bicycle 3.Russian abs 4.Plank (three sets of 45 seconds)

Get It Right, Get It Tight!

by Mitchell Harfst & Gabe Young

Got heeeem!

Jimmer in his eye

humm baby

SportS phraSeS DefineD

1,359 - total passing yards this sea-son by senior quarter-back, Connor Kaegi.

44 - assists by sophomore setter, Jordan tilley, during a match against eagle Point on october 25.

11 - Goals scored by the Grizzly boys’ soccer team in a vic-tory over Crater on october 27.

18:18.8 - time run by junior cross-country star Lars Ferguson-rock-well, at the district meet.

5 - Freshmen on the Grizzly Girls soccer team’s varsity roster.

204 - Days spent training for basketball by sophomore Geor-gia Williams, while she also ran cross-country.

BY THE #’s

An interjection that is used after someone asserts their dominance over another. It’s used mostly in baseball, for the person who coined the phrase is none other than Giants pitcher Brian Wilson. “Papa’s feelin’ pretty delicious right now, you step into the batters’ box, go 3-4 with 8 RBI’s. Got Heeem!” – Brian Wilson.

The act of taking the deepest of 3-point-ers in basketball, usually taken near half court. The phrase is derived from former Brigham Young University Point Guard Jim-mer Fredette, who revolutionized deep 3’s.

by Gabe Young

A phrase popularized in the 1980’s by San Francisco Giants manager Roger Craig, used to mean anything good. A hit could be a “humm baby,” a player could get a “humm baby of a hit,” or one could simply shout “humm baby” from the dugout in encour-agement.

bush LeaGue

The act of sinking a shot with a defender in one’s face playing tight defense. “I just drained that Jimmer in his eye!”

Football

SoccerVolleyball

croSS-country

Something that is considered low quality or cheap. It originated as a term for the minor leagues used by major league players. “That play was bush league.”

After a slow start, the girls’ soccer team ended the season on an incredible tear, setting them up perfectly for the playoffs. However, the streaking

Grizzlies came up short in a 2-1 loss to Churchill in the play-in round, ending a season of ups and

downs. The boys’ team similarly had a roller-coaster season.

Heading into the playoffs on a high note, they won their play-in game handily- massacring Springfield 5-1. The

Grizzlies’ season ended just three days later, falling to a very strong Wilsonville side, 3-0.

Losing the first of their three meetings with conference rival Eagle Point, the AHS volleyball team won the next two in dominant fashion. They went on to win the conference cham-pionship and earned a home play-in game against Crescent Valley, which they won in a dramatic five-set battle for the ages. Unfortunately, the dream expired shortly after, as the team got absolutely shellacked by powerhouse West Albany, in a three-set annihilation.

photo courtesy of Larry Stauth @ rocksolidgallery.com Senior midfielder Montana Pindell crosses the ball during a match at North Mountain Park

by Mitchell Harfst & Gabe Young

photo courtesy of Alex GeorgevitchJunior Cole Harding winds up to take a shot during a recent match

Although the girls won the majority of their meets in the regular season, they fell short in districts and were unable to make it to state. Leading up to the district meet, the girls were expecting a tight race with Mountain View and Bend. With senior stars Maddie Chaves and Me-gan Ganim leading the team throughout the entire season, a 4th place finish at Districts was not expected. The boys finished last in their conference of 5 with seemingly dull performance by the entire team in a rebuilding season.

After beginning the season with a few rough losses, the Grizzlies went on an absolute tear.

The team torched their opponents before fall-ing to 3rd seeded West Albany in the playoffs.

The team finished with a successful record of 7-4 under the steady leadership of seniors Connor Kaegi, Jon Volz, RJ Atte-berry, and Brandon Vaughn.

For the second year in a row, the Ashland High School boys’ water polo team won the Class 5A Oregon state championship, beating West Albany 8-5 on November 10. The Grizzlies triumphed in a come-from-behind victory to end West Albany’s title hopes yet again. However, the team only qualified for the state tournament by the narrowest of margins, as a tumultuous season threatened to put down the always-strong program. Starting the season with a new head coach, Andrew DelCarlo, the squad was as confident as ever. With wins coming in bunches, the Griz-zlies seemed poised for a championship repeat. How-ever, the team was dealt a ma-jor blow mid-season, as star player (and one of Oregon’s best) Taos Cadarette-Stewart

was lost for the year with a broken finger. A setback that could have ruined a once-promising season, the Griz-zlies resolved to work harder to account for the loss. The team blazed through the rest of the season and through to the district final match, where they faced a tough test in

Parkrose, prevailing 11-10. Capitalizing on their momen-tum, the Grizzlies rolled past Summit 11-7 in the state semifi-nal match, setting up the show-down with fellow-powerhouse West Albany. Down 5-4 head-ing into the final quarter, Jeri-cho Apollo Walker-Roberts tied the match early on in the fourth.

It was all Ashland from then on, as Lewy Kurach scored the final three goals, en route to an 8-5 victory. Kurach finished with five goals and two assists in the final match, and was named the Most Valuable Player of the state tournament. Nathan Markovich and Alex Sukles both also had goals in the fi-nal for the Grizz, and goalie Miles Furuichi was solid in the net with nine blocks, two assists and two steals. The Girls’ side advanced to the district final match as well, but they fell to Sum-mit in overtime, 16-15. In the match, star Sadie Ka-siah had seven goals, five steals, and one assist, while Sabrina Scoggin added five goals, and Maddy Long-shore tallied three more.

Water Polo

6 Things NOT to do with Snow• Eat it if it’s yellow (If it’s yellow, let it mellow).• Put it in your bed. • Chuck it at your teachers. • Put it in your parents’ shoes.• Bury your iPhone in it (Is it necessary to even say this?).• Throw it at your cat (Although this is incredibly entertaining, it’s also incredibly cruel).

How to Stay Warm• Grow a beard (Regardless of your gender, a nice bushy beard will in-sulate that precious face).• Knit a Snuggie (This probably requires learning to knit).• Gain 20 pounds (It’s easy...trust us).• Shear a sheep and wear its wool.• Tar and feather yourself (If this doesn’t keep you warm, nothing will).• Sit in your closet (It’s nice and cozy in there).• Dance everywhere. All the time.

illustrations by Angelique Brownlie

As winter approaches and Ashland’s coldest days are just around the corner, it is necessary to be prepared for snowy

driveways and countless days curled up on the couch. Here is your ultimate Winter Weather Guide, full of tips and tricks to

keep you occupied and toasty-warm (or not so warm) during the winter.

6 Things to do with Snow• Make snow cones (Try some new flavors…apple juice? Lemonade? The choices are endless).• Build an igloo (Snow, hands and talent are all you need).• Blow it with a leaf blower (Try it, then talk).• Prance around in attempt to catch snowflakes on your tongue.• Dig a hole (Throw your little brother in if you’re not totally satisfied).• Balance an icicle on your nose (It’s possible!).

How NOT to Stay Warm• Put snow in your socks.• Make a snow angel in your bikini or Speedo.• Go to Antarctica. • Go camping.• Jump in Crater Lake!• Stay in Oregon (Bottom line, it’s beyond cold here).•Take cold showers.

by Cass Christopher and Montana Janssens

“I love to show Ashland my sick moves at the

ice rink.”

“I eat a lot in order to develop a nice layer

of fat.”

“To get a nice winter thrill, I run around outside my house

barefoot in the fresh snow.”

What’s YOUR Winter Weather Tip?

-Coleen Tashjian (11) -Nick Chouard (11)-Ruby Tidd (9)