English Quest

Friday, February 27th, 24 bulldogs ventured to Weber for the annual English Quest. This is the 4th year Judge has participated, and our bulldogs have always been successful in this English competition. It is a "contest that began in St. George years ago" says Ms. Simpson, who takes the English Quest participants under her wing each year. The small event that took place at Snow College, turned statewide about 6 years ago. The winners for this years competition have not been announced yet, but several bulldogs were finalists: Laura Lighty, Pat Thompson, Tom Luchs, Kelsey Hom, Sean Sweeney and Katie Harrington. Students took on feats such as persuasive essay writing, personal narrative, character sketch, spelling bee, poster making, an editing test, designing a book cover, poetry and creating a photo essay. "There have always been competitions for sports, drama, debate...but this is the only competition I know to both celebrate and compete for all language arts." says Simpson. It is a chance for students strong in English to "take it to performance". The other participants included Mary Morgan, Nicholas McDonald, Emily Andrews, Lydia Gardynik, Mike Sayre, Lizz Graham, Craig Domeier, Ben Davis, Jackie Graham, Patrick Boner, Chelsey Rodriguez, Jamie Pisciotta, Lukas Richards, Sam Highsmith, Jade Martinsen, Ryan Sabol, Nickie Worth and Sierra Brimhall. Simpson adds, "A lot of what you do in English, who sees it?" but these bulldogs got a great chance to show off their writing, speaking, poetry, photography and design skills. Congratulations!

13th South - Illegal Beagle

Wall of Service

While soldiers sacrifice their time and risk their life for the safety of others, students at Judge have created a sort of memorial to commemorate those serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas of the world. Aptly named the Wall of Service, students are encouraged to tack up the name of a loved one that is serving in a war or has served in the army, navy, air force, marines, you name it. Catholic Schools Week is all about service, and by passing this reminder and seeing the names of those who serve our nation, it's easier to see how our service can influence others. Even something as small as volunteering at your old elementary school or helping an older neighbor organize their attic, we can all make a difference. Seeing how we affect the people around us makes us realize that we can all change the world, together or alone.

Drama Teacher Hosts Director's Night

Judge's drama department is gearing up to perform this year's main stage play, Our Town. Mr. Darin Hathaway – the drama teacher and director of the production – chose this American classic for many reasons, namely because it is noted as one of the most important American pieces ever written.

Hathaway wanted to be sure that viewers of the Judge performance would understand the significance of the play, and furthermore why Thornton Wilder, the playwright, wrote such a profound – and often abstract – play.

For this reason, Hathaway hosted "Director's Night" on Tuesday, February 2, in the Judge auditorium. The cast was present to talk about their characters and Hathaway discussed the life of Wilder, the history of the play, the play's plotline and structure, and why Our Town is important.

"So many people have come up to me and said, 'I was in Our Town' or 'I remember where I was when I first saw the play.' And I think that is what's so cool about Our Town. It has sort of established this tight community of people," said Hathaway.

Director's Night was an insightful look into the life of Wilder and Our Town as a whole. The commentary that Hathaway provided was interesting and will help those who attended appreciate and understand the play.

The production runs February 19-21 in the Judge Auditorium. All shows are at 7 PM. Come and support the very talented Judge drama department.

Nerd Show

Last Saturday, four ska bands, Illegal Beagle, The Mooks, The Fast Food Kings, and The In-key Dropouts, performed for at Kilby Court, a car garage converted into a music venue. As you may know, Illegal beagle is a six-member band, three of whom are students at Judge. These students are Andrew Arredondo on tenor saxophone, Diandra Ryan-Mas on guitar and keyboard, and Jimin Brelsford on trumpet, fiddle, and baritone saxophone. It was a great show and the fans were getting very into it. Illegal Beagle has a new album with five songs. To purchase an album, I reccomend that you talk to a member of the band.

Catholic Schools Week

This week is Catholic Schools week! This yearly event is to "honor those who contribute to success of Catholic schools" as Ms. Lazinski says. 2.27 million students are in Catholic schools nation wide. This year's theme is service, "To recognize people who do service around school" Ms. Lazinski says. This is a time for some of Judge's most involved students to be recognized, like they deserve. "It is a reminder of why we are here", Ms. Lazinski adds. It's a chance for us to realize how Catholic schools like Judge contribute to their communities. Each morning of Catholic Schools week, a senior theology class will thank a person or group of people here at Judge that should be recognized for what they do here everyday. There is also the service wall, where people are welcome to write the name of someone they think serves their country or community. The names will be displayed all week.

Bookstore Apparel

At the judge memorial bookstore not much has changed really. It is still in the same place in the cafeteria but there are a few new items available. Like the Judge T-shirts that are now available and you can wear them on Fridays. I decided to ask a couple of students what their opinions were on the apparel there and their answers were all pretty much the same not much has changed. It is mostly the same from last year with a few new additions. They said that maybe they should get some more items from year to year instead of just one or two every year. The judge sweat pants are still available in the bookstore. You can also buy some of the uniform sweaters there if you would like to. There are also things like sweat shirts and sweaters available for purchase. They also sell socks for athletics and all the other things you might need for a successful school day at Judge Memorial.

Peace and Justice Alliance - Making Judge a Better Place!

If you want to make a difference at Judge, then come to Room 104 this Friday and be a part of the Peace and Justice Alliance!

Ten years ago, Dr. Brinkman started the Multi-Cultural Club when some students approached her with the idea. This year, Judge is combining the Multi-Cultural Club with Amnesty International, to form the Peace and Justice Alliance. The co-moderators of this group will be Mr. Lovett and Mrs. Morgan.

The group will focus on building a respectful environment at Judge. "There are so many reasons for people to be divided these days," says Mr. Lovett. "We want to heal wounds and promote a good environment." The group also helps by being an ally to people who are treated unfairly because of their race, gender, or disability. "Ally work is a big part of the club," says Mr. Lovett.
Over the years these two groups have done many great things, not only helping the students at Judge, but other people too. Many of the students in these groups have been honored at the University of Utah and have been on TV and on the radio. By combining these groups, Judge hopes to accomplish many great things.

The first meeting for the Peace and Justice Alliance will be held this Friday, September 5, in Room 104. "All students are welcome to take part in this club," says Mr. Lovett. "You don't need to try out or anything. All you have to do is show up at the meetings."

Judge StuCo Plans First Coffeehouse of the School Year

Join us on Thursday, September 25th on the beach from 7 to 9 pm for our first coffeehouse of the school year. Come and watch your talented classmates perform while snacking on cookies and coffee. If you would like to perform you can sign up after Monday, September 15th outside room 320.

Giving up modern conveniences

This is a follow up from an article printed a few weeks ago about how the freshmen students of Judge Memorial were asked to go 24 hours without using ipods, TV's, videogames, cell phones, or computers (except for when doing homework). The students were also told they weren't allowed to eat snacks in between meals, could only drink water, and could not use personal grooming items. Yes girls, that means no make-up too. The teachers also informed the students that they had to sleep on the floor instead of in their comfortable beds, and a few teachers even decided that they were going to prohibit showering during this 24 hour period.

After everyone had completed their 24 hours, it was interesting to hear what the students had to say. Many students seemed to have that one thing that they just couldn't live without. "I feel this was a really good experience for everyone, but I just wasn't able to give up showering," said Victoria, a freshman at Judge who participated in this project. Other students had become so used to using these items, they just plain forgot they were banned for the day. Mickey, another freshman, stated "I was so tired when I got home that I completely forgot about not being able to sleep in my bed until I woke up the next morning." Even though each student had difficulties with one part of the assignment or another, many believed this was a good assignment because of how it made them realize how lucky they are.

- by Josie Mascher

Ms. Rowland

Ms. Rowland is here for another exciting and fun-filled year at Judge. Most people here at Judge don't know her story. It is an interesting tale of hard work and a great administrator that actually walks to school every morning. She sets a great example for anyone that with or for her and always shares a wonderful attitude with everyone she knows.

Ms. Rowland came here at the ripe young age of 36. You may not believe me but her first job here was actually Dean of Students (Scarier than Dean Quinn, don't you think). That was 8 years ago though. Now she claims the Assistant Principal job. This job holds the task of taking care of anything that comes up. She was the one who worked with all the other administrators during the bitter farewell of Mr. Dolan earlier this week. She was also the caring soul that negotiated with UTA to get us those cool little cards that let us ride the Trax. She uses her strong personality traits such as not being easily upset, not being afraid to speak out or to try all options, and being a good listener, to fulfill the duties of her job.

She really expressed her feelings when it came to how she felt about Judge. "I really love Judge". She thinks that this years student body is great. She told me that,"Because I am not Dean anymore, they are all good."She also said that we seem smarter, harder working, and more responsible as a whole.

She is also planning for the future. Right now she is in graduate school to get an administrative licsense and one day become a principal. She is very content though with her job here and doesn't want to leave right away. She also has some advice for tis year's students. she is trying to tell us that we shouldn't just go through the motions and to do the reading.

Finally I asked her about Mr. Bartman and what she thought of him. She said, "He has a lot of good experiences and ideas that we need to balance out what w have here at Judge. Sh thinks that his time in public schools bruoght a new perspective to our school.

- by Jeff Scott

Study Abroad

Not only is Judge an outstanding school academically, but also it offers once-in-a-lifetime chances. There is the chance to do something wonderful that you will remember for the rest of your life, you can leave the country. On these trips it is a wonderful way to get away from your family and have a wonderful time with your classmates. For a couple grand you can have an experience that will change your life. Doors may open and you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. The foreign language department sets up tours that allow you to see the history of the world. You stay in good hotels and you can get your own bed, these trips are a real treat and with your foreign language class you can join the adventure.

To get involved speak with your foreign language teacher; it is a memory you will never forget, guaranteed.

Freshmen core announced

Even if you didn't go to homecoming you still got to see the decorations displayed through the school homecoming week. "We used so many rolls of tape!" Commented Emily Burchett one of the freshman that makes up 'the core'. Its easy to believe especially walking through the halls and finding paper money and poker chips firmly taped down. So far this new part of the student council seems to be filled with school spirit. One of them was even the bulldog during the pep rally! The freshman core has President Jeff Scott and then following him are Emily, Serena, Vicky, and Ofa. We appreciate their talents and effort to lead the freshman class.

-by Gabriella Gurrister

sidewalk chalk

The cheerleaders and student council decorated on Sunday. Here's how things looked before the sprinklers were turned on Monday morning.

September calendar

Keeping 'Money in the Bank'

Homecoming has always been a big deal. Between getting a group together, buying the tickets, and figuring out what to wear, it is not easy to keep things affordable. Yet there are ways to cut down on the costs of homecoming, so here are some helpful tips from the upperclassmen to help keep money in your wallet this homecoming season.

"Have dinner at a friend's house, it's cheaper." –Alex Guinney (senior)

" Go in a group! Get a friend and split the cost of couple's tickets instead of buying singles tickets. It's cheaper to buy couples tickets." –Alex Burckhard (senior)

"Trade dresses with a friend. Don't buy a new one for every dance." –Devon Schlotterbeck (senior)

"Don't go out and spend a lot of money on your hair and make-up. You'll end up pulling your hair up anyway!" –Liz Holloway (senior)

"Don't rent a limo, and don't get the most expensive cute shoes because you'll take them off and they could get ruined. That's what happened to me freshmen year." Dusti Eden-Overman (senior)

"[Carpool] Have some one with a big car drive." –Erik Yamashiro (senior)

"Go somewhere that's good [to eat], but inexpensive." –Jeremy Goldenberg (junior)

"[Guys] don't need to suit up!" –Peter Finch (junior)

Figuring out where to eat can be a pretty big hassle, especially if you don't know where to start looking. Here is a list of some of the places juniors and seniors went to eat last year (in case you needed an idea or two for dinner):

Crown Burger
Salt Lake City
377 E 200 S
(801) 532-1155

Sky Box
The Gateway Mall
4 S Rio Grande St.
(801) 456-1200

Trio
Salt Lake City
680 S 900 E
(801) 533-8746

Hard Rock Café
Salt Lake City
505 S 600 E
(801) 532-7625

Market Street Grill
Salt Lake City
48 W Market Street
(801) 322-4668

Rodizio Grill
Trolley Square
459 Trolley Sq
(801) 220-0500

-By Erika Minjarez

Homecoming: An event since the dawn of time

Homecoming has been around for decades. It is a tradition that is celebrated in almost every school across the nation, and is a time when students and alumni show the most support for their school.


Homecoming started out as more than just a big football game. It was about bringing alumni, students and others, together as a community, to support making their school the best.

The first real homecoming tradition according to the Rod Library and the University of Illinois Archives was held October 14-15, 1910 at the University of Illinois. Most of the homecoming events only consisted of alumni returning to the school, and it wasn't until the football game between the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago that the real Homecoming tradition started.

But over the years, Homecoming grew into a more spectacular event. Homecoming was soon accepted into High Schools and later even Junior Highs. With this growth of homecoming across the nation, the traditions grew, and homecoming became a regular celebration.

The homecoming traditions here at Judge do reflect those that have been passed on through the generations.

A quote by William Somerset Maugham says, "Tradition is a guide and not a jailer." This quote fits the history of homecoming perfectly because over the years homecoming has been a tradition and has evolved. Now Homecoming involves not only a football game, but also a dance, and to many colleges, and universities, consists of parades, tailgate parties, and more.
To Judge, homecoming has become a way to celebrate the start of the school year. It allows new students to learn about the community at Judge, and offers an opportunity to meet new people.

During Homecoming week a different activity is planned for the students to participate in. On the last day of the week, a pep rally is held to motivate the students for the football game, where Homecoming royalty is announced. Although it used to be a beauty contest only for girls, it later included boys too and the titles King and Queen were given. At Judge they are elected by the students, and are meant to be role models who help out their Judge and neighborly communities.

So this year when you think about who to ask to homecoming or whether or not you should participate in the weekly activities, or even at the pep rally, remember that you're not only participating for Judges homecoming, but also in the tradition of all of the homecomings in the decades past, and hopefully raising the bar for our future homecoming celebrations.

-by Luigi Lollini

Dancing in the Cafeteria? A True High School Musical Moment

The opening school assembly was filled with laughs, sighs, snores, and some occasional snarls. However, students sat up in their chairs when they heard the announcement that the highly anticipated homecoming dance was to be held in the cafeteria. Who made this decision? This may remain an unsolved mystery.

Mr. Delporto, our school's athletic and activities director, stated that he had nothing to do with the decision. If the school's director of this sort of thing had nothing to do with it, then who would? I continued my search.

My next stop was Mr. Beisel. In short, he told me that the dance studio was way too unstable to hold around 750 people. As many students know already, a couple of years ago the ceiling in the weight room caved in during the homecoming dance. Needless to say, this was and still is a safety issue. So, this information helped a little, but still the question remained: whose call was this?

I decided that if no one else, our new principal Mr. Bartman would know. So I headed on down to his surf inspired office and took a seat ready with some questions. But apparently I was wrong and the decision was made prior to his arrival. But he did shed some nice light on the subject. Everyone is complaining about having the dance in the cafeteria, but is it really going to be that bad? "The cafeteria is the only place with central air conditioning so I don't see why students are complaining." Mr. Bartman told me. It's true, the dance studio gets so hot and it might be nice to dance without the dewy, or as some might say "reduce the sweat factor".

Still, it doesn't seem like the cafeteria is going to be able to meet students' standards. " This isn't High School Musical. The cafeteria is a place for eating not a place for dancing." stated sophomore Mikelle Mancini after hearing the news. Mancini is not the only one upset about this change. Students from each grade are questioning the reasons behind this recent switch and a question on many students' lips is " why not the gym?" The gym is considered a very important place to some people at our school and for good reasons. But isn't the dance studio just as important? In the past the dance studio's floor has had to suffer from 4-inch stilettos clanking on its panels but no one seemed to notice. Now that the dance studio is out of the question, maybe it is a time to compromise. We all want what's is best for our school but, sometimes it seems as if no one really knows what's best. There seems to be nothing that we as a student body can do except show up and have a good time.

-by Cricket Oles