This school year marks Mountlake Terrace High School’s 50th anniversary. Fromdeaths to national championships, from international trips to a Homecoming assembly riot, Terrace has been through quite a lot. Even the campus itself went from falling apart to a “new state of the art school” 18 years ago. Stories from the past may have been buried and forgotten, but it only takes a little probing to uncover them. A few current and former Terrace staff have opened up about the old Terrace years, the changes, and some of the school’s most interesting events.

Bill Rasmussen, head custodian, described his most memorable event at Terrace. “Artwork was being dedicated at the school and there were a lot of important people there, like the mayor, senator,” said Rasmussen. “We [custodians] were setting up tea in the library and quiet, classical music was playing. What happened was a boy (not an MTHS student) overdosed over by the retention pond and drowned. While I was looking out the window watching the fire truck pull the body out, in comes the principal wanting to know what’s going on, frantically telling me to close the blinds. It was like some artsy film. Like the sort of thing you see in a BBC movie. It was so ironic, contradicting, that the dedication for how great Terrace was, was taking place while right outside the window a fire truck is pulling a body out of the pond.”

Science teacher Gil Comeau also remembers MTHS before Small Schools were developed. “To me, one of the most defining features was that the faculty was like family; everybody was together all the time,” said Comeau. “The small school thing broke up the feeling of family…shattered it.” Before small schools, the students were so much like a family, that things started getting competitive, out of control. “There was a riot in the gym during the Homecoming assembly and it looked like the inside of a hamster cage,” said Comeau. “The kids got carried away and were trying to top each other. There was confetti ankle deep, posters everywhere. Finally somebody pulled the fire alarm and everyone ran outside into the nasty rainstorm, just waiting until the fire department arrived,” Comeau said. Since then, the dial on Homecoming has been turned down a few notches. “Homecoming is now much more tame than it used to be and that’s a good thing. Those kids were getting crazy,” Rasumssen said. Not only has Homecoming changed, but the students have, too. “The old Terrace was more ordered, had better attendance, kids were better behaved, there were fewer rules then,” said Comeau. “We could have a Christmas tree in class rooms, field trips were less restricted. In my opinion, it was more fun because there were fewer rules.”

Ed Aliverti, who taught music from 1960 to 1967 and then served as a counselor said, “Since we were the Hawks, we decided to go to the forestry department to see if we could take care of a real hawk,” he said. “They looked and found one with a damaged leg or wing. The science department built a nice area for the hawk and a bunch of students studied [in books] on how to take care of it. They even trained it. We had it for one year, maybe two. Along the way, the poor thing died. We never did replace it.” Although Terrace doesn’t keep up with all the old traditions it used to, the kids are all pretty much the same. They were, and are, teenagers. “Working around teenagers gives you a perspective on life,” said Rasmussen. “I continue to be amused… amazed…by students,” he said.

Summer in Seattle is possibly the best time of year. Most people know about the obvious beaches and summer spots, but why not do something different this summer? Better yet, how about doing something that is not only different, but also free? That’s right, here are four places around the Seattle area to get the summer adventures started. Included are the distances from Mountlake Terrace, addresses, and a description of each place. Hopefully this guide will provide ideas for people who want to try out something new this summer.

Pike Place: 85 Pike Street Seattle 98101 17 miles away

For people with family or friends coming in from out of town, Pike Place Market Is a great destination. Even for locals, there is always something new going on with the stores and booths, and the views of Elliot Bay are great too.  It is free to walk around, see all the performers, and explore the stores, but everyone should spend at least a little money on some fresh fruit or a unique meal to eat while soaking up the sun. Pike Place has been open since 1907 and has only continued to grow in size and variety. It is a great place to buy gifts, eat, or just pass some time. Pike Place is just one of the great free places in Seattle to check out this summer.

Hat and Boots 6430 Corson Ave. Seattle 98108 21 miles away

One Seattle landmark that a lot of people have never heard of is the giant hat n’ boots now located in Oxbow park in the Georgetown neighborhood. Originally, the two were part of a western themed Texaco gas station. The boots, which are 22 feet tall, were the restroom and the hat was the roof of the station. In 1988 the station closed and the hat and boots sat abandoned. They were covered in graffiti and the original paint was completely gone, but people still fought to preserve the landmarks. In 2003 both the hat and the boots were moved to Oxbow Park where the boots were completely repainted and restored. The hat, which is now just a steel frame, will be restored to its former glory as well sometime in the future. This is an opportunity to see a piece of Seattle’s history and who is not a little intrigued by a hat with a 44 foot brim?

Ballard Locks: 3015 54th st nw Seattle 98107 14 miles away

Formally known as the Hiram M. Chittenden locks, the locks are a great summer destination. They were built around 1916 to prevent the mixing of salt and fresh water. Watching boats pass from Puget Sound to Lake Union might not interest everyone, but the combination of the great weather and water is something everyone can appreciate. In addition to the locks, there is a visitor center where people can learn about everything that goes on, and a fish ladder to watch salmon as they migrate. There is also a beautiful garden with 570 different types of plants. Starting in June, the locks will also host over 30 free concerts on the weekend, just one more reason to go check out this Seattle destination.

Volunteer Park: 1247 15th Ave. E Seattle 98112 15 miles away

Volunteer Park is located right in the middle of all the action Seattle has to offer. It is a great place to have a picnic and get away from the hectic city near by. The park includes a lot of paths and things to do, one of which is a completely free conservatory. The glass building was built in 1912 and modeled after the Crystal Palace in London. There are five houses of the conservatory with different plants, including one display which changes seasonally. The park is also home to the Seattle Asian Art Museum which is free to visit on the first Thursday of each month. Besides the indoor attractions, there are also tennis courts and outdoor sculptures. Best of all, you can use the money you saved with your free entertainment and visit one of the delicious nearby restaurants.

By Ruth Reeber
Copy Editor

Hypothetical Bob is back, and this time he’s received his acceptance letter from his first choice school! Unfortunately, he was a bit lazy and forgetful and didn’t apply for many scholarships, and won’t be getting much financial aid from the government.
What now? Well, Bob still has quite a few options, including work-study, co-op programs and military service.
The Federal Work-Study Program provides jobs for students with financial need. This pretty much means Bob is guaranteed a job with however many hours his award allows him.
On-campus work is usually done for the school, while off-campus work is generally for a nonprofit organization or for a public agency. This option lets Bob get valuable work experience—possibly in his career field—while he gets through school.
Schools with co-op programs provide a more intense form of work-study: students are required to participate in full-time work as part of the curriculum. For instance, Bob might have to work full-time for two semesters in order to graduate. The school would help him find a job (preferably one related to his major) and it would be an official part of his course of study.
However, it would be pretty difficult for Bob to pay for all of his college costs this way. An oft-overlooked or misrepresented way of getting through school is that of military service. Students who enlist in any of the branches of the US military (Army, Navy (and Marines), Air Force, Coast Guard) can receive up to $50,000 in return for one active duty tour. Students serving in the Reserves can get up to $24,000. If students cana participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps, they could get their tuition paid for, and a monthly living salary; they would also have a minimum three-year commitment to serve as an officer in the military.
Also, the five military academies (Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Merchant Marine) are tuition free, but the entrance process is extremely difficult, and students have obligations after graduation.
Bob may not be interested in joining the military, and work may not be how he wants to get through college, but he should at least know all his options before he makes a decision. Student loans can pile up quickly, and debt is not a great way to start out in adult life. The more information Bob has, the better a decision he can make.

By Ashley Janus
Hawkeye Staff

Many students thrive with artistic talent at Terrace. From the percussion and rhythm that echoes from the music hall, to the array of performers in Renaissance, and the pencils and sketchbooks carried around by TAAS students, it gets difficult to pick just one out from the crowd. Fortunately, I need not look hard to find one.
Megan MacLean is a junior in TAAS and at 17 has an eye and hand firmly planted on a camera that in no way will be put down soon. Being put into digital photography class benefited her for then she thought it would.
“I saw it as a graduation requirement at first” McLean said. “But the more I got into it, I became better. I realized there was something more then just pressing a button, a lot more.”
Pencils were Megan’s main tool for a long time. “Ever since I was four I’ve been drawn to art. I used to draw all the time. Our fridge was covered with all the drawings and doodles I would do, my room still is. I guess that’s why photography was a fun switch. Instead of taking time to draw a moment or idea in my head; I can preserve a moment in history forever, with just the click of a button.”
After a few weeks into school, she decided that her knew knowledge and talent could be used somewhere else besides the classroom; she joined The Tempo.
She now goes to school functions, such as sporting events, theater, and Terrace Idol snapping photos of her classmates doing what they do best. “ I guess that’s what inspires me,” she recalls. “ I love taking pictures of people being natural, doing what they would normally do. Having people pose can get fun, but it gets old after awhile. Plus you can’t get any candid shots that way.”
Her favorite piece she has taken so far is one of a caterpillar, climbing up the stem of a pumpkin. “The colors of it are just really interesting and add something more to the photo” she explains.
Along with having the photos she’s taken for The Tempo in the yearbook this year; Megan is planning on entering her artwork in the Edmonds Art Festival, held in June.