LINE The Barstow School Kansas City, MO Volume LXI, Issue 7 April 2015

Barstow Alumnus in the White House

New Technology Brings the Death of Cable

FEATUREOPINION WORLD NEWS

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EDITORIAL April 20152

B L I N EVolume LXI, Issue 7 2015

3 THE DEATH OF CABLEWhy do we need a box when there is Netflix, AppleTV, or whatver other gizmos offer access to a variety of entertainment?

4-5 BARSTOW NEWSSTEM isn’t as steamy as it could be, because it lacks art. That’s right, STE(A)M is coming into town, with books, paintbrushes and cameras.

10 POLITICS BY DAVID Let us take a look into the perspective of Barstow’s future president, Mr. David DePriest.

11 HUMANS OF BARSTOW Photos and quotes from some of our most recognizable and wise students and faculty.

12 WORLD NEWS See what is happening with ISIS and its presence in Iraq.

6-7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTDoes the home screen of your iPhone need to be filled with some content? Look no further, for A and E offers a variety of apps that pair well with Netflix.

8-9 JOSH EARNESTLet us take a deeper look into our famous alumnus, Mr. Ear-nest. And, yes, we promise to include his basketball shout out.

Well, here we are—the final goodbye. After late nights spent accompanied with caffeine and a laptop drained of its energy, I scribe my retirement. Let this function as an unveiling—an answer to Barstow’s greatest mystery—of the infamous author behind each issue’s editorial. I have kept my ear to the streets, or rather the halls, to hear your anxieties induced by “the anonymous author” or “that editorial writer.” I formally apologize for leaving you all in such suspense. I have recognized your hired detectives, who have continuously failed in their task to discover my

EDITORIAL

CONTENTS

identity. There have been rumors of cults occupied by students who have dedicated their academic careers under the caustic prose of these editorials. The paganism catalyzed by the publication of these editorials has, likely, created a group of caffeine addicts and avid readers. Well, let this then serve as a cessation—the death of my relationship with the B-Line and the termination of our school’s underground cultship. But, in the spirit of the cruelest month, let this serve as a nativity. The ground breaks with projections of spring verdure. The skies cry for the loss of someone dear, the detriment

of unpredicted change and the sight of a blossomed flower. The unconditional harshness of winter sustains to spring, when the lamentation of Earth nurtures the development of a healthy summer. Rain will turn to snow, and snow will turn to rain. Life fails to remain static, as change will forever refuse to cease existence. Please welcome B-Line’s changing staff, and please continue to ponder who I am. I will end this with a final allusion to caffeine and the importance of print. Coffee remains a trendy commodity and it pairs well with print, so let us not fail the paper in your hand. Keep print news alive.

The Last Frontier: Editorialist Salute

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and Valerie Mombello

SPORTS EDITORAndrew Lloyd

PHOTO EDITOREllie Schneider

WEB EDITORShivani Lokre

STAFFElise Finn

Emma KrasnopolerFrancesca MauroCullen MacInerney

Eli PearceSarah Xu

ADVISORBrian Rubaie

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OPINIONApril 2015

The Death of Cable: The Streaming Revoulution

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Since the turn of the 21st century, our generation has seen fads in the world of technology come and go, with few being able to hold their ground for more than a few years. Now armed with smartphones and tablets, we can perform tasks that used to require multiple devices on one seemingly magical block that comfortably fits in our pockets. This wave of technology has pushed out all of the devices that were obsolete or too slow to upgrade. There is one piece of technology, however, that has stubbornly refused to die: the cable box. Sitting idly on the mantle of our living rooms, the cable box has become a staple of the American home. In almost all houses, you can find the black rectangular box with the neon numbers indicating the time. The truth is, the cable box has to go.

We’ve all heard the common gripe about the cable guy who is only available to swing by to help install your cable box at obscure hours, yet the programing of the cable box is not the key issue (but that is one of the many overlooked problems with cable box). It is amazing that we can simply record shows on our cable boxes, a task that was complicated some twenty years ago. It is nice having hundreds, if not thousands, of channels to browse through. Ask yourself this; how much are you really paying for cable? Yes, the cable companies say they include more channels

for a certain price, but that is just a sales ploy. How many of those channels would you actually use? Of the thousands of channels you get, it is probable that you will habitually use ten, maybe fifteen, of those channels while rarely dipping into the more obscure channels. Recently I asked myself, “What programs do I actually watch on cable?” and I found that I only use my cable for three things: sports events, local news, and watching new episodes of my four favorite TV shows. For other things, such as world news and catching up on TV shows, I can turn to my computer or smartphone.

One business that makes the cable box obsolete is the streaming business. According to Buisness Insider, over five million subscribers have abandoned cable companies since 2010, which shows that people are

fleeing cable companies and their absurd fees. Before, around 500,000 people would

subscribe to cable per quarter, today, the number of subscribers falls each year. Whether it is on your phone, tablet, computer or TV, you can stream media through providers like Apple TV, Netflix, Hulu, Chromecast, Amazon Fire, HBO NOW and Amazon Prime for a low monthly fee. Through one of these internet media streaming businesses, you can easily catch up on TV shows, watch your favorite movies and even discover programs. Netflix and Amazon Prime are venturing into creating their own shows that you can stream for no extra fee. House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, Marvel’s Daredevil, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Alpha House, are some of the

more popular items, but not the only original TV shows to come from Netflix and Amazon Prime. The amazing thing is that these shows compete with regular TV shows at the awards shows, and

this is only the beginning.While streaming services

save time and money, a lot of young people prefer getting their TV and movie fix through another source: pirating. With just one Google search of the title of the program, you are met with hundreds of websites claiming to be “free” and “HD.” Most of these sites look too good to be true, and they usually are. They plague your screen with wave after wave of pop-up ads and links to other sites. While it does put your computer at risk for viruses, people have learned the right websites to find whatever program they are looking for. Just last year, the HBO titan, “Game of Thrones,” broke the world record for piracy, followed closely by “The Walking Dead,” proving that people in this day and age are tired of paying an exorbitant amount for cable and its thousands of channels if they really just want to watch a handful of programs.

Will we ever see the complete demise of the cable box? No, or at least not for a while as people are timid to completely cut ties with their cable companies. It will, however, become less and less common among households as we switch over to new alternatives. I think the cable box will try to evolve and will come in new packaging, have a new face with new ostentatious features. Despite their best efforts, the cable box will ultimately die a slow death. In the modern era of technology, it is evolve or die.

TOP ALTERNATIVES

TO CABLE:

1. Netflix

2. Amazon Prime &Amazon Fire

3. Hulu

4. Apple TV

5. Google Chromecast

6. HBO NOW

7. Watch ESPN

By Cullen MacInerney ‘15

BARSTOW NEWS April 20154

Full STE(A)M AheadThe Barstow School emphasizes the development of mind, body, and character. This noble trifecta has long served as the foundation for Barstow’s educational formula, which undoubtedly produces a fine caliber of students. With course requirements bringing students in and out of their comfort zones, there does not exist a student within these halls who has not dabbled in a science or art, yet there remain individuals who have built courses and extracurricular after a favored field of study. Such a breed of young specialists migrates to the Regional Science Bowl (possibly the National Science Bowl) each year, seeking to prey on the other teams in savage fashion. But to be completely honest, the Science Bowl never turns out to be entirely riot-filled or overturned by predator-like science buffs. Nonetheless, each team, especially that of our alma mater, competes with heart. Barstow’s team, essentially, has been preparing for this year’s competition since last September. Despite team members well versed in

meteorology, the team failed to predict the extent of a winter storm last January, which ended up being enough snow to shut down a city in Southern California (like half of an inch). Well, the team called off the competition too early, lending an extra year’s practice for this year’s Science Bowl. The team proudly took third overall and says goodbye to its five senior participants. The Barstow robotics team demonstrated similar success and said their farewells, as well, with a third place plaque to show the kids at home. Both the science bowl and robotic rosters (and even every student who has ever taken a science or math credit) applies a portion of the brain that is simulated by the production and viewing of art.

There seems to exist an

By Preston Schwartz ‘15

March 7Avila University

Competition Date

Bill Huang

Team Roster

Daniel Kessler

Kathyn Lundgren

Preston Schwartz

Sam Lee

overwhelming cry for students, whether entering or leaving academia, to aim for careers

under the STEM category. Perversely, these cries are often gender specific. Verizon, to give an example, funded a campaign advocating girls to partake in the male-dominated fields of STEM. In parallel fashion, the “Inspire Her Mind” campaign functioned again for both the public’s edification of male dominance in STEM fields

and to inspire young women to shed conventionality and dabble in STEM. Granted, fields in STEM are generally solutions to global dilemmas, like the depletion of natural resources, global warming, etc. But, there also exists necessity for the fine arts. And no, we aren’t talking about fine arts as the

equivalent of fine dining. We are talking about sitting down with Hemmingway. And no, we are not talking about literally taking a seat with the corpse of Hemmingway. We are talking about taking a book in hand, swirling a brush on a blank canvas, composing a rap or even performing as an accessory role such as a tree in a musical or play. Let this function as a secondary cry for Barstow—to develop the mind (both sides of the brain, kids), body, and spirit. So the next time you look into a microscope, consider doing so with Hemmingway’s corpse, or maybe just a collection of his short stories.

How far will chemistry and physics ... help us understand the appeal of a painting?

-Hazel Swaine Rossotti“ “

The majority of Science Bowl this year were seniors and so we’re looking for people next year to compete. We’ve sent teams to nationals frequently in the past, so if you want to get a free trip to Washington, come out and join.

- Mr. Dembinski

BARSTOW NEWSApril 2015 5

A Barstow Knight’s DreamA Midsummer Night’s Dream made its debut at Barstow from April 16th through the 18th. As with all of Barstow’s past productions, A Midsummer Night’s Dream exemplifies the talent Barstow students possess. Mr. Kohler was excited to show off the product of the cast and crew’s hard work done over these past months. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, commonly considered one of Shakespeare's best plays, consists of a 22 person cast and crew, including the delightful directors and helpers. Set in a forest outside of Athens, four lovers become entwined in a love square. Everyone loves the wrong person, which brings them into some troublesome situations. Along with the “lovers’ quarrel,” the fairy king and queen, Titania and Oberon, endlessly accuse each other of infidelity. The

accusations involve Theseus and Hippolyta, the Duke of Athens and the Amazon queen, who have their own world of troubles. The most mischievous character of all, Puck, Oberon’s right hand fairy, makes it his mission to stir trouble mongst the lovers. Titania and Oberon’s fairies and elves assist with Puck’s roguish plans to cause a

By Elise Finn ‘18

Spofford’s 10th AnniversaryKeeping up the Barstow tradition, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual Spofford Variety Show. The Spofford Variety Show began in 2005 as a way to combine a great talent show with a dedicated fundraising effort. The club approached the Spofford Home and asked them to help brainstorm creative ways to collaborate in fundraising with the goal of returning the Home’s generous favor of allowing us to spend time with the children. The Spofford Club organizes this annual event to showcase the talents of all of Barstow’s population, with acts including everything from singing and dancing to a variety of individual skills that students might not have the chance to showcase in their daily coursework at Barstow. An abundance of delicious desserts are also provided for everyone to feast on. A raffle is also held

for donations, where a prize is awarded to the individual with the most significant contributions. All proceeds from the event go to the Spofford Home. This year, the show was held on April 26th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m in the auditorium. Each year, the show has a significant turnout, and they hope to keep the positive momentum growing. Not only is it a fun way to raise money for a grea cause, it allows students to show what they are capable of. Senior Michelle Martin, Barstow’s President of the Spofford Club, explained what makes the opportunity unique by noting, “The variety show is a great way for the Barstow community to unite and raise money for the organization while simultaneously bringing together students of different ages and talents. I’m so excited and honored to be in charge of the show this year. I’m looking forward to seeing

By Mahroosa Haideri ‘15 how we can make its 10th anniversary special.” The group witnessed a giant turnout for this year’s event and hopes that everyone enjoyed watching these incredible talents and young people doing something worthwhile for an outstanding cause.

PUCK - Jason LednickyTHESEUS - John MarvinHIPPOLYTA - Clara WenckerEGEUS - Mark LucePHILOSTRATE - Danielle FlemingHERMIA - Stephanie HamannLYSANDER - Ethan DoskeyHELENA - Sarah EpstenDEMETRIUS - Austin ZollarsNICK BOTTOM - Ethan EllisPETER QUINCE - Gary WhittakerFRANCIS FLUTE - Miles Luce

massive uproar with everyone. Barstow’s actors rehearse almost everyday after school from 5-8 p.m. and 10 a.m - 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Once the show approaches, this fine group of students will practice from 5-10PM; talk about dedication. The show was well recieved and the cast and crew hopes everyone enjoyed it.

Cast

A Midsummer Night’s Dream concided with Barstow’s annual Shakespeare Festival.

Spofford club members visit the Spofford Home each month to play with the kids.

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“I believe our company of actors did a great job of portraying those characters on stage, regardless of the level of difficulty of the language.”

- Bob Kohler

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT April 20156

APPS TO TAP

DUBSMASH

Dubsmash provides you with hundreds of sounds and recordings of famous lines from popular entertainment sources. Pick the sound you want, record yourself saying it, and share it with friends.

Mirrors is the ultimate photo booth app. You can access different “booths” and make your face as silly as you want. Take pictures or record a video of yourself to share your goofiness with your friends.

MIRRORS

MR. JUMP

Mr. Jump challenges your video game side. Take Mr. Jump through an obstacle of jumps and ducks as you strive to complete each level. Only passing a level lets you access the next one, so practice up.

FLINCH

Flinch gives you an alternative to the classic staring contest. Watch the latest popular videos and see how long you can go without smiling. Play against your friends or choose the “make a friend” option.

MOVIE MAYHEMARTS & ENTERTA INMENT

The sequel in The Divergent Series

Insurgent hit theaters March

20th. If you liked the first action-

packed romance movie, just wait for

this one.

It’s a dud

I’m addicted

Not bad, not great

Okay(?) Worth it

In The Second Best Exotic Marigold

Hotel, this romantic comedy follows new and old lovers on a journey of promise

and prosperity. Watch now in

theaters near you.

Hit man Jimmy Conlon must devise a plan to save his son from death by mob. Run All Night

encompasses a suspenseful

decision between loyality and lies.

Jewish octogenarian refugee Maria

Altmann sets out on a mission to

recover her family’s rightfully owned

artwork stolen by Austrian authorities during World War II.

Follow Cinderella and her constantly

evolving and dynamic life in Disney’s

new version of Cinderella, which

hit theaters March 13th.

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ALSO, WATCH OUT FOR NEW AND RETURNING SHOWS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 7April 2015

Kendrick Lamar released his new album on March 23, an antipicipated follow-up to his 2012 album. It handles concepts of race and Lamar’s struggles with his newfound fame. Mimicking To Kill A Mockingbird, the album is entitled “To Pimp a Butterfly”.

SPRING HAS SUNGFRESH MUSIC FOR A FRESH NEW SEASON

Grace Mitchell has used her youthful voice to constuct an array of originals and covers. Her music displays similarities to other young singers such as Lorde and Lana Del Rey. At just 16, Mitchell is arising as a new music star. Check her out on iTunes.

Ed Sheeran and Rudimental “banded” together to remake Ed Sheeran’s hit song “Bloodstream.” He flies further up the charts, surpassing his other No.1 songs. The dynamic song incorporates soft acoustics with some surging faster beats.

Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney collaborated and produced the wildly popular song “FourFiveSeconds.” This celebrated alliance surprised its audience, as three of musics greatest artists merged their styles.

BelieveMumford and Sons

Worth It

Fifth Harmony

Dear Future Husband

Meghan Trainor

Lean OnMajor Lazer & DJ Snake

Evergreen

Broods

Jackie And Wilson

Hozier

Kansas City

The New Basement Tapes

Alll The Pretty Girls

Kaleo

Black SunDeath Cab For Cutie

Mess is Mine

Vance Joy

STYLE @ THE STOWThe return of spring comes “foot-in-foot” with the return of sandals. We found students sporting some stylish kicks to share with you.

Isabela Piedrahita ‘18 Maggie Kanan ’16 Gabi Passantino ‘18 Madison Rudman ‘15

1985-1993Josh Earnest spent eight years of his life as a Barstow student. He graduated in 1993.

FEATURE April 20158

By Katherine Grabowsky ‘16, Sophia Mauro ‘16 and Shivani Lokre ‘16

JOSH EARNESTTwenty years ago, Josh Earnest ’93 was just a voice in the Barstow Choir, but he now speaks for the most powerful office in the world. As White House Press Secretary, Earnest meets daily with President Barack Obama and his staff to articulate White House policy to the unforgiving press. The skills that brought him this far and help him battle the White House press corps originated at Barstow.

Earnest played basketball throughout high school, with two years on the varsity team, ran cross country and played baseball. Despite not being the “the most athletically gifted in the class,” Earnest appreciates that he “was still given an opportunity to succeed.” This created “the kind of environment and community where if you really work hard at

something, you can make it.” This theme is common in how Earnest sees the President’s agenda, the American dream, and the path that led him to the White House.

Barstow also allowed Earnest to take risks, encouraging him to try activities he was not necessarily suited for and attain success. As a junior runner on cross-country, while winning no awards, he helped take his team to State. Not a born singer, he put himself on stage in the Spring musicals. Taking risks and trying new skills, in public, was a formative lesson from Barstow and led him on his path to success. Central to the school’s mission, Earnest notes, is “stepping outside of your comfort zone, taking risks, trying new things, exposing yourself to new arguments and experiences and broadening your horizons.”

Earnest graduated from Rice University with a B.S. in political science in 1997 and went

straight into politics, moving from Texas mayoral elections, to working on NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s campaign, and then later to working as a spokesman on Capitol Hill for a U.S. representative. Comfortable with taking risks and seizing an opportunity, he moved to Iowa in 2006 to be the communications director for the Presidential campaign of Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack. Like Earnest’s role as an athlete, Vilsack was solid, though not a frontrunner. He dropped out of the race for lack of public support.

Earnest’s risk, though, paid off. He put himself in the right place at the right time. With his connection to the current Iowa governor during the Iowa caucuses, Earnest was offered jobs by presidential candidates Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. John Edwards. He had a tough choice between multiple opportunities. John Edwards was most likely to win Iowa, and Hillary Clinton

was ahead in the national polls. But he took a risk and went with his heart and the candidate that resonated with his view of the American dream – Sen. Barack Obama. Earnest credits Obama’s inspired view of American politics. In the end, true to the candidate’s presidential campaign slogan of 2008, “Barack Obama was someone I could really believe in. Faced with a large number of options, I decided to go with my heart.” He took the job as Obama’s Communications Director in the Iowa caucus campaign-- a bet that paid off as Obama upset Clinton and won the state. This ultimately sent Earnest on his path to the White House with his candidate, landing him in the White House Press Secretary’s office.

Being able to navigate the path of politics requires constant readjustment in the ever-changing political landscape of the US, a skill he attributes to Barstow. “A

WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY, BARSTOW ALUM

2014-PRESENTJosh Earnest works as the Press Secretary at the White House in Washignton, D.C.

1993-1997Josh Earnest graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas with a de-gree in political science.

Kansas City Washington D.C.

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Each night, Josh prepares for the next day by keeping up to date with news stories that are currently captivating people’s attention. He consults different sources of media such as Twitter, The New York Times and Politico.

9April 2015 FEATURE

A Day in the Life of a Press Secretary

He arrives at his office and peruses the print editions of the day’s newspapers. He gets a sense of what the editors of those media outlets decided to run that day.

He reads each trending headline on his Blackberry. Upon arriving at the White House, he gets a basic rundown of the latest international news in the situation room.

Throughout the day, Josh attends many meetings. Perhaps most importantly, he meets with senior White House staff. Each attendee discusses which tasks will be accomplished for the day.

Afterwards, he meets with the senior members of the communications team to discuss the plan of action.

Later, he holds a brief meeting with just the spokespeople to strategize about how to answer questions that are likely to come up in the daily briefing that day.Before Bed

First Thing in the Morning

7 A.M.

From there, he goes on to to preparing for the daily press briefing.

The afternoon typically consists of one-on-one meetings with reporters from different media outlets.

7:45 A.M.

Mid-Morning

Noon

Early Afternoon

2 P.M. Through Late Afternoon

Barstow education had taught me to expose myself to new arguments and experiences,” Earnest said. He recalls that he was “challenged as a high schooler to learn how to think and evaluate ideas and how to be challenged to stay up to the intellectual perspectives of somebody else.” By the time he got to Rice, Josh felt he had a leg up over his classmates because of the importance of knowing how to make a strong argument.

Surprisingly, perhaps the most influential moment of Josh’s time at Barstow took place not in a classroom, but on the baseball diamond. He vividly recalls missing a ground ball in the infield. Instead of dwelling over the mistake for the remainder of the game, he had to move on and focus on the next batter. This seemingly insignificant experience steeled him for the inevitable challenges

of talking to an unpredictable and sometimes judgmental press on a daily basis. “Dealing with reporters who write stories about the White House that aren’t exactly the way that I would have written,” Josh diplomatically admits, can be a test of character. He can either follow up with the reporter and sternly point out potential misconceptions in the article, or choose to respond in a manner that keeps the conversation amiable between White House staff and the media.

For normal citizens with no grasp of the reality of the political sphere, TV shows like House of Cards or Scandal often frame the conception of Washington DC’s corrupt politicians and scandalous events. Earnest sets the record straight. “Those two shows are very much fictionalized accounts.” The dark nature of House of Cards is a significant

departure from his own experience. He admits that politics, while occasionally frustrating and dysfunctional, gives him an opportunity to “influence the public debate and advocate for the kinds of values and priorities that I think are critical to this country.” As White House Press Secretary, he is “thankful to play this unique role in shaping the debate and making those arguments.” American politics form a complex web of connections to make and jobs to fulfill, and Josh plays his part each day by talking with the press and answering questions in the White House Press Briefing Room.

In addition to sports and singing, Earnest served as Honor Council president and was a member of the French club, Waystoids (otherwise known as the 90s version of Earth Club) and Kariessentes.

Barstow green and his roots as a basketball Knight still run in his blood, as he demonstrated on March 17, 2015 by starting his daily press briefing with a shout out to the Knights state basketball title. “I’m wearing my green today not just to pay tribute to St. Patrick, but also to pay tribute to my alma mater back in Kansas City.”

“I’m going to have a tremendous opportunity to influence the public debate and to be an advocate for the kinds of values and priorities that I think are critical to this country.” -Josh Earnest

ADVICE April 201512

BY DAVID DEPRIEST ‘15

The first and most prominent contender so far is Hillary Clinton of New York. She’s got a fairly long and impressive resume at first glance—she’s been an enterprising First Lady, prominent New York

Senator and most recently Secretary of State—all the while remaining politically ambitious. In terms of policy, she’s one of the more right-leaning Democrats you’ll find: she voted for the War in Iraq, has consistently supported the exercise of military strength and has consistently opposed economic reforms that would put more pressure on big financial institutions while simultaneously being deeply connected to them.

Her political moderation can be seen as an asset to people concerned about keeping the White House blue—she’s definitely the most marketable and morphable candidate the Democrats have. She’s no stranger to running a successful campaign, and her long list of allies could help to pull the necessary electoral votes together in November 2016.

Hillary’s not the only one likely to run. Another prominent contender is Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. A registered independent (one of two in the Senate), he’s consistently grouped in with the Democrats for his progressive, left-leaning stances on most major issues. Far from being well-known or well-connected, Sanders has shown a

The beauty of the Republican Party’s options this election is that, like terrible romance novels, they come in all shades. You’ve got rogue conservatives that defy the mainstream, dynastic

Floridian heroes who toe the line, and some candidates whose speeches consist solely of the word “values.” If you’re looking for the best make and model of Republican, it may be a bit daunting to look at this gigantic pool. Here are some of the top faces in the Grand Ole Party’s caucus.

Get hyped! The current GOP frontrunner and (likely) nominee is Jeb. Jeb who? Jeb BUSH. Yes, another member of the Bush Family has stepped forward to throw his hat in the ring, evoking memories of previous Clinton-Bush showdowns. The former governor of Florida gained national fame when he led the Florida recount in his brother George W.’s 2000 election. Jeb Bush is known for being somewhat moderate, at least in comparison to his brother and the other candidates. Bush, as governor, was almost Keynesian (see Warren and Sanders) in his budgeting, expanding the Florida budget by 27%. He was a somewhat fierce advocate of the 2009 Wall Street bailouts (along with Hillary Clinton), and has espoused the elusive “bipartisan solution” as an economic policy. On social issues, he’s a bit more vague. He openly supports civil unions and “same-sex lifetime commitments” but opposes gay marriage. He systematically dismantled the social safety net, affirmative action and civil rights legislation in Florida, but was quite outspoken about the Trayvon Martin case and the

surprising degree of ideological forwardness in the Senate, consistently voting for stronger economic regulations that would rein in Wall Street.

Sanders’ strongest economic idea (and what he plans to run on) is a policy of not worrying about deficit spending as long as it’s in support of private sector economic growth. He believes that the federal deficit serves to offset the deficits of the private sector and that a larger federal deficit corresponds with more private sector growth. This economic policy may seem a bit far-fetched to some. Many economically-minded politicians, including other possible contenders like Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton, have rejected this extreme Keynesianism. In terms of social policy, Sanders is in support of gay marriage, supports a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion and has consistently voted in favor of affirmative action and racial equality legislation.

As a candidate, Sanders may have trouble connecting with people outside of his constituency. This means that people in “middle America,” or people unfamiliar with leftist economic and political concepts, may find him a troubling continuation of what has been perceived as a largely leftist and ideological administration. But, as an ideological voice, Sanders is second only to the following possible contender.

Another contender is Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren. While she’s stated numerous times that she has no intention of running, the

possibility of a Warren presidential bid has gotten a number of prominent voices to endorse her before she’s even filed the FEC paperwork. As a politician, she’s a relative novice. The only election she’s ever run was to become the senator for Massachusetts, a safe Democratic state, in 2012. Despite this being a relatively safe seat, she was still able to raise more money than any other Senatorial candidate in that election cycle. This is partly due to her passionate championing of middle-class values and economic populism. As an ideological voice within the Democratic Party, she’s unmatched in her almost exclusive focus on Wall Street reform and middle class tax relief. As a Senator, she’s proposed sweeping reforms that would prevent larger banks and financial institutions from using their customers’ (i.e. YOUR) money to trade. She’s also proposed legislation that would let students take loans for college at the same interest rates that those financial institutions borrow from the government. This rate would significantly cut the cost of student loans. All this amounts to an ideological and political record that, while scant, shows promise for many left-leaning voters.

Warren is the most oft-mentioned name when people consider who could unseat Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Primaries. Some polls conducted have shown her being the only Democratic contender who has a substantial lead over the most prominent Republican contenders, but things can definitely change over a 20 month period.

legal iniquity of Florida’s “stand your ground” law, a law which, ironically, he signed in 2005.

As a politician, he’s arguably the best-equipped in the GOP’s midst, occupying a position of presumptive frontrunner in the same way that dynastic equivalent Hillary Clinton does in the Democratic caucus. Most insiders peg him as the only Republican who’s moderate enough to win in the general, but his biggest fight will be getting through the primaries, which tend to push candidates towards more conservative positions.

The candidate who’s most likely to give him a run for his money is Kentucky Senator Rand Paul. The son of another prominent political family -- remember Texas Congressman Ron Paul, the perennial presidential placeholder? -- his biggest claim to fame is his moderate-via-libertarian approach to politics. This approach leads him to take somewhat liberal stances on social issues. In addition to that, he appears to be more willing than most Republicans to work with Democrats on rights-based issues. One of the most recent examples of this is his co-sponsoring of a bill that would legalize marijuana nationwide. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand also sponsored this bill.

As a campaigner, he may have trouble escaping his father’s perennial status as runner-up. While he does have a big following among more liberal Republicans, it may be harder for him to appeal to evangelical Republican “value voters” and “swing voters.”

Someone who may have a better time appealing to “swing voters” is Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. A relative unknown until 2010, he’s

gained national attention for his strong anti-union and pro-corporate views. As governor of Wisconsin, he’s been in a constant struggle with workers’ unions. He championed “right to work” legislation that would functionally remove almost any power from the unions. This means that in issues when workers are arguably getting paid unfairly, or forced to work in poor conditions, they’d be unable to formally and collectively complain or bargain with their superiors. In addition to that, Walker has also been relatively conservative on social issues, pushing legislation that dismantles social protections for people in poverty while also passing tax programs that make it easier for big companies to maximize profits. On foreign policy, Walker has been hyper-isolationist, promising to challenge America’s long standing European allies in order to challenge the emerging Iran deal. He’s also condemned Hillary Clinton on multiple occasions for the State Department’s handling of the Sept. 11 attacks on the embassy in Benghazi, Libya.

As a candidate, Walker could be viable, but his “old-fashioned” stances and his battles with labor mean that he could be seriously challenged by a more populist Democratic candidate (read: Warren, Sanders or even Clinton).

There are a lot of other candidates, such as Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who will run for President. While they’re largely unlikely to win the nomination, Cruz’s run proves that there could be some upsets. That’s the beauty of presidential elections where the incumbent can’t run; for all intents and purposes the field is wide open and the best and worst of each party come into the light.

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A MONTH AHEADApril 2015

A Month AheadApril and May

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As the end of the school year approaches, the Barstow community feels immense pride as we partake in the school’s oldest traditions. Throughout late April and May, students, alumni, faculty and parents gather together to celebrate the school and the students, especially the senior class. The events of Commencement Weekend, unique to The Barstow School, demonstrate the school’s commitment to education, tradition and community sentiment.

On April 28th, the school will gather in the front circle to witness one of Barstow’s most treasured traditions— Tree Day. On Tree Day, the preschool class plants a tree with the lifers in the senior class. Lifers are the group of students who have spent 12 or more years of their education at Barstow. This ceremony honors those who have shown their commitment to the school and the preschool class, whose members may participate in this event their senior year. This lively gathering features special speakers and performances by the Upper School Singers and Chamber Singers, as well as performances by the Middle and Lower School.

On May 15th, the Upper School will participate in three events of Commencement Weekend. The juniors and seniors begin this exciting day with the Junior and Senior Breakfast. The event allows students to spend time together and eat a delicious breakfast while listening to speakers and an address from the senior class president. After sharing a meal, the two classes head to the auditorium for the Upper School Honors and Awards ceremony. The ceremony honors students who earn high honors for their dedication to excellence. Students are given both traditional and formal school awards commemorating their achievements.

Once all the awards have been presented, the crowd of students, alumni, parents and faculty head out to the Senior Circle to watch the Ring Ceremony. The Ring Ceremony, a beloved tradition unique to Barstow, celebrates the commencement of the Senior Class and “hands off the torch” to the upcoming Senior Class. For this event, junior and senior girls wear white dresses and the boys wear suits and Barstow ties.

The ceremony opens with the Class of 2015 singing the “Senior Line Song” while following the path of the circle. The juniors then enter the circle and face their senior counterpart. At this point, the senior class gifts the junior class with their school rings, preparing them to lead the school in the fall. The two classes then sing for one another. The junior class sings “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You” to the seniors, at which point the senior class sings “Onward,” a song written by Barstow alumnus Michael Piane. The Class of 2015 will then walk around the circle for their last time, performing the “Senior Line Song.” Once the seniors have left the circle, the junior class sings the “Senior Line Song” and celebrates their position as the next senior class.

On the second day of Commencement Weekend, seniors and a chosen faculty speaker participate in the Baccalaureate ceremony. In this event, the senior class sits on stage while students perform and the designated speakers deliver their speeches. The speaker wishes the Class of 2015 well on their journey while offering advice. In this event, the seniors wear the traditional cap and gown, with the boys in green and the girls in white. After the ceremony, the seniors go to the Senior Circle for the annual Cap Toss, where they throw their caps in the air to celebrate their completion of high school.

On May 18th, Barstow’s most noteworthy event occurs— Commencement. To open the ceremony, each member of the class is called individually to walk to their seats. The seating is arranged with lifers in the front row, followed by the other students in order of their years spent at Barstow. The class Valedictorian, Salutatorian, a faculty speaker, and the adminstration then deliver speeches. After these addresses, each senior is given their diploma. In this event, the most picturesque of Commencement Weekend, the girls wear long, white gowns and the boys wear tuxedos. Music, applause and inspiration fill this evening as the school celebrates the senior class and their triumph.

WORLD NEWS April 201512

By Emma Krasnopoler ‘15By Ellie Schneider ‘17

ISIS in Iraq: Modern Iconoclasts

The crimes committed by the extremist rebel group ISIS in Iraq and Syria are shocking and barbaric, but their latest atrocity involves a different destruction. Militants from ISIS traveled to the grounds of the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in northern Iraq and destroyed priceless statues and the ruins of a city thousands of years old. ISIS militants have previously raided the Mosul Museum and Library and the palace of Assyrian King Sargon II at Khorsabad. In early March, a video of these extremists destroying and defacing statues and antiquities with sledgehammers surfaced, which brought global attention and distress to these horrific actions.

The religious relics and artifacts that have been destroyed by ISIS extremists are sacred to many Muslims and Arabs. The artifacts that exist in Iraq from its time as one of the hubs of civilization cannot be replaced, and their importance to the history of Iraqis and Syrians is immeasurable. Nimrud and Nineveh, the latest cities to be ravaged, are archeological sites and house frescoes,

sculptures and ruins. Nineveh was the oldest and most populous city in the Assyrian Empire, and was crucial to ancient trade routes. Now, ISIS threatens to destroy the ancient walls of the city and harm the sacred ruins inside. The city of Nimrud is one of Iraq’s most prized cities as it was the first capital of the Assyrian Empire and the home of sacred palaces and temples. ISIS extremists bulldozed its grounds and defaced its historical landmarks, such as the Temple of Nabu (the god of writing) and the palace of Ashurnasirpal, also called the “North-West Palace.” These acts of destruction are just one more tactic in ISIS’ cultural destruction.

The cities of Nimrud and Nineveh were once the foundation of modern civilization, and the history of humanity lies within their walls. Precious artifacts show us the beginnings of religion, art, government and culture. Writing was invented here; now ISIS militants carelessly demolish ancient texts. They mar symbols of ancient empires, such as the revered statues of winged bulls that guard the gates of Nimrud. The careless actions of these few extremists leaves behind only a trail of disrespect and shame.

Netanyahu Speech on Capitol HillOn March 3, 2015, Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, traveled to Washington D.C. and caused conflict in the capital. Netanyahu’s itinerary strayed from the normal events attended by a head of state.

Netanyahu spoke to AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, at its annual Policy Conference, where over 16,000 supporters lobbied on Capitol Hill to promote a strong relationship between America and Israel.

After speaking to AIPAC, Netanyahu headed to the Hill to speak before Congress. Normally, the President formally invites heads of state to the United States, but this time it was John Boehner, the Speaker of the House, who invited the Prime Minister of Israel. This meant that Netanyahu did not meet with Obama during his visit, nor did Obama watch Netanyahu’s speech to Congress. The media stressed the Speaker of the House’s wrongdoing in inviting Netanyahu directly. The White House and the media continued the conflict storyline between the two strong willed heads of state. Still, even after the commotion, Netanyahu delivered his speech.

As he walked up to the stage, Netanyahu received a roaring applause and many handshakes. Still, similar to Obama’s response, many Democratic delegates did not attend. He was very genial and even made a few jokes. As he continued to speak, he made it clear that he respected President Obama and everything he has done to protect the State of Israel. Obama and Congress helped Israel fight Hamas this past summer by quickly transferring $240 million dollars to fund the Iron Dome system, protecting thousands of Israeli lives. Netanyahu’s speech focused on protecting Israel from Iran. The U.S. has held diplomatic talks with Iranian leaders pertaining to their ability to build and hold a nuclear weapon, but Congressional leaders have complained that Congress needs more of a voice in the process. Nobody knows what the results of the talks will be, but Netanyahu felt the need to give a precautionary speech. Netanyahu was clearly scared for the safety of his people, considering the nation is about the size of New Jersey.

Audiences all over the world viewed Netanyahu’s speech, but two audiences played a larger role in his agenda. He targeted the American-Jewish population, hoping for their support in protecting their homeland. He also sent a message to other Arab countries, such as Saudi Arabia, who might also be hurt by Iranian nuclear power.

Netanyahu, or BiBi, received both positive and negative responses to his speech. The hashtag #Bibidoesntspeakforme trended with Jews all over the world petitioning against Netanyahu’s actions. Others felt that he was trying to protect his nation and showed that he rules Israel with a strong hand. Both responses played a role in the recent Israeli elections, where Netanyahu was reelected for the Likud Party.

“Iran’s founding document pledges death, tyranny, and the pursuit of jihad. And as the states are col-lapsing across the Middle East, Iran is charging into the void to do just that.”

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April 2015 HUMANS OF BARSTOW 13

HUMANS OF BARSTOWIn 2010, Brandon Stanton started Humans of New York (HONY) to create a catalogue of New York City’s inhabitants. He then started col-lecting quotes and stories from people, which reshaped HONY into a blog. Today, over eight million people follow HONY on social media and Brandon has published a New York Times best-selling book. This is where we come in. While many variations of HONY have cycled through social media, B-Line wanted to start Humans of Barstow. Barstow is full of unique and intelligent individuals, but we know each of them in a certain setting. The idea of sonder, from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, shows that every passerby has a life as complex as your own. Our goal is to combine these two ideas and further display Barstow’s unique community.

What is your favorite thing about teaching?

My favorite thing about teaching is the light-bulb moments when I get to see a person realize that they understood what we’ve been studying.

Informal interactions with students and being able to hear their opinions on stuff I didn’t know about.

I enjoy seeing kids do something that they never thought they would be able to do and the sense of accomplishment when the unexpected happens.

Watching students become smart.

My favorite thing about teaching is that the students make me laugh everyday and they have such creative and interesting minds.

I learn a lot about life and the world, and even pop culture from my students. People say teaching keeps you young, and I believe that’s true.

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Ms. Pagano

I enjoy working with students every day and seeing their growth.

My favorite thing is getting to have fun and learning new things from the perspective of people who are in a different point in their life than I am.

Students. It is rewarding to work with you guys.

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I love that it’s different every single day.

Getting to know you guys. Lunch is when I get a break from you all. (Just kidding, don’t say that.)

I love how you get a fresh start every year, and there’s like a rhythm and path, but with new kids. I absolutley love that. The first grader teacher phase in me kicks in.

My favorite thing about teaching is the creativity of kids. I say that because I am able to help them be able to take their idea from inception to completion.

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SPORTS

State Basketball: RetributionBoys’ Basketball Recap

April 2015

By Eli Pearce ‘17

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The booming thumps of the drums and screeches of the trumpets from the band section filled the air of Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri on March 14th. The Barstow Knights were making their second consecutive State Championship appearance, and would square off against the senior-oriented Strafford Indians. “We came out fired up and ready to play with last year’s failure in our minds,” said sophomore point guard Jacob Gilyard. “We knew they wouldn’t be able to hang with us on the offensive end, so it was a matter of stops. We executed our game plan and shut them down.” The Knights rode that killer mentality to a decisive 61-46 victory, giving them their first State Championship since 1995. This State Championship victory has been a long process for the Knights, beginning with last season’s defeat.

The Knights were leading opponent Cardinal Ritter with only four minutes to play in the 2013-2014 State Championship. Barstow was considered an underdog team led by a young group of players, while Cardinal Ritter held the advantage in age and experience. That experience of playing on the big stage allowed Cardinal Ritter to rally and sneak past the Knights, earning another championship for the prestigious school. Coach Billy Thomas and his staff have used those last four minutes as a motivating tool for the entirety of the season. “Last year we came up four minutes short, and that’s kind of been our motto. We’ve worked all year to get back to those last four minutes,” said junior Shea Rush.

That motto drove the Knights through the offseason and into to a rigorous non-conference schedule, including matchups against Olathe East, Shawnee Mission North and St. John Vianney. Despite these wins, the team has emphasized the importance of their two

losses against Lawrence High School and Columbia Hickman. According to Gilyard, the losses “have made us an overall better team. Now that we’ve been faced with so many different styles of teams, nothing catches us by surprise. I think everybody learned a little bit over those two losses.” After the rigorous non-conference play, the Knights moved into the conference portion of their season where they continued their success. Jeriah Horne, Jacob Gilyard and Shea Rush led the Knights to an undefeated conference record

and their second consecutive conference championship. This stretch of the season gave the Knights a chance to improve, which prepared them for their state run.

Despite a successful regular season, the Knights still knew they could achieve more. In order to get back to the State Tournament, the Knights would have to make their way through a difficult District Tournament, as well as two Sectionals game. The first opponent that stood in Barstow’s path was Southwest Early College. Despite a slow start, the Knights followed the lead of All-State players Horne and Gilyard and cruised to a decisive 66-38 victory in the first round of Districts. Awaiting the Knights in the second round of the tournament was University Academy. The Gryphons held a misleading 13-11 record due to a rocky start, but presented

a challenge after making the change from a passive 1-2-2 zone defense to a more aggressive variant. University Academy managed to keep the game close in the first quarter, but pivotal surges by the Knights in the second and third quarters resulted in Barstow’s 74-53 win. In the District Finals, the Knights faced off against district rival Hogan Preparatory Charter School. The Knights still had a bitter taste in their mouth after Hogan ended Barstow’s 2012-2013 season, and the Knight’s performance on the court

showed Hogan that they were serious about their season. The Knights advanced past Hogan with a 69-46 victory, sending them to Sectionals.

With a tough District bracket behind them, the Knights advanced to the first round of the Sectionals bracket to square off with Boonville High School in Sedalia, MO. Boonville provided an interesting matchup for the Knights, as Boonvile specialized in slowing the pace of the game, limiting the opportunities for fast break points. Despite the difference in style, the Knights worked through a tough start and took care of business, rolling to an 85-52 win. After advancing past Boonville in the first round of Sectionals, the Knights took on the 28-1 Lafayette County Huskers in order to advance to the semifinals. The Huskers were not accustomed to losing,

recording only two regular season losses in the previous two years. Lafayette County also attempted to slow the Knights down by shifting to a zone defense throughout portions of the game, but the Knight’s high intensity defense kept them afloat during their dry first quarter. After allowing 16 first quarter points, the Knights overpowered the Huskers in the second and third quarters, holding their opposition to eight total points. This staunch defense allowed Barstow to bury Lafayette County en route to a 67-45 win, clinching their path to the State Final Four.

After a long season, the Knights had finally made their return to the Final Four. However, they were not the only team looking for redemption in Columbia. The College Prep Bears were eliminated from title contention in the Final Four last season by Barstow, and this rematch would give the team from St. Louis a shot at revenge. However, the Knights would not eagerly give away their season over old feuds. Early on, Barstow struggled to assemble any offense against a suffocating Bears defense. However, after battling with foul trouble for much of the third quarter, the Knights ramped up their defensive pressure and pulled away from the Bears. After 32 minutes of play, the Knights were able to advance to the State Championship game with an impressive 61-48 win.

The days leading up to the Knights State Championship victory were filled with film and scouting reports, but those resources paled in comparison to the sense of family within the team and community that had backed the team all season. These factors played key roles in contributing to the 61-46 State Championship victory. From the entire Barstow Basketball team: thank you, and we hope to carry over our success into next season.

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The Knights take a team photo before departing for the Final Four in Columbia.

SPORTSApril 2015

Boys’ Golf: Shooting for Success15

By Eli Pearce ‘17 and Shivani Lokre ‘16

After winning the school’s first Class 2 State Golf Championship in 2014, the Barstow Boys’ Golf team is shooting to string together back-to-back state titles in the 2014-2015 season. Last year, the Knights rode the success of Alec Adkins, Tripp Walsworth, Cody Adkins, Tommy Dunn and Jonathan Butch to a championship. “Winning state was a great accomplishment, especially with the guys and how we had each other’s back through the postseason,” said Junior Tripp Walsworth.

Fortunately for the Knights, they will return nearly their entire championship-winning roster this season. In addition to retaining both captains Cody and Alec Adkins, Tripp Walsworth and Jonathan Butch, the team has also added multiple freshmen to the team for this season. This seasoned roster will have to keep their cool under the

expectation of bringing home a state title. When asked about the expectations for this season, assistant coach Joe Fox replied, “Winning another State Championship is our main priority. However, we need to take care of business along the way.” With the new additions to this season’s roster and a surplus of returning golfers, the Knights can compete for

consecutive state titles. On their journey to defending

their State Championship Title, the Knights will compete in the Orrick Tournament in Richmond, the Show Me Tournament at the Lake of the Ozarks, and the Richmond Invitational hosted at Shirkey Golf Course. These tournaments assist team’s preparation for the postseason, which includes the District and

State tournaments. When asked about the opportunity to make another State Championship run, Senior Cody Adkins said, “I’m excited to just spend time with these guys and start competing again. Our goal is another state championship.” Certainly, the Knights have high expectations this season, which will hopefully carry them back to another prosperous year.

With the season starting to pick up steam, the team, although small in size, seems to have a strong structure. Seniors Lizzie Mombello, Tina Weng, Michelle Martin, Lauren Fox, Eliana Abbas, Janie Velghe, Sarah Epsten and Clara Wencker will serve as leaders for the team, providing vital experience from earlier years. “They hold the team together,” said sophmore Megan Gannon. “They’ll be missed a lot next year.”Beyond

the seniors, the team still has the junior attacking skill of Bailey Childers and Lauren Bernard to help provide offensive power. Assisting the attack, Barstow’s defensive line will be led by Senior Tina Weng, which looks to better an already dominant performance last season with the likes of Valerie Mombello and Eliana Abbas beside her.

Despite losing Jeanne Brown in the midfield, Coach Huppe hopes to bolster his midfield by moving Lauren Hendrickson from

defense to a defensive midfield role beside Megan Gannon and Lizzie Mombello. Needing speed and endurance, Lauren Fox and Michelle Martin help support the defense and attack as outside midfielders.

Completing the line-up is shot-bloking stalwart Janie Velghe, returning as the team’s only goalkeeper. She continues to work on her form with Adam Maiale, Barstow’s Boys Soccer goalkeeper. Pedro Castro and Andrew Lloyd also help the team with drills, serving as managers.

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2015 Girls’ Soccer RosterEliana Abbas ‘15 Sarah Epsten ‘15 Lauren Fox ‘15

Michelle Martin ‘15 Lizzie Mombello ‘15

Janie Velghe ‘15 Clara Wencker ‘15

Tina Weng ‘15 Lauren Bernard ‘16 Bailey Childers ‘16

Valerie Mombello ‘16 Megan Gannon ‘17 Reid Guemmer ‘17

Lauren Hendrickson ‘17

Girls hope veteran roster produces great results

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3. Dominican Republic - Lena Wencker

4. Bahamas - Austin Zollars

5. South Carolina - Lili Tucker 6. Hawaii - Tiffany Dattel

7. British Columbia - Janie Velghe

8. Arizona - Hillary Eib

9. Colorado - Mr. Thurman

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