Creative writing: Who would you say the best local author is?
Most of the (s)Electives agreed on Octavia E. Butler, who was born in Pasadena Califor- nia and moved to Seattle in 1999. She is the author of Kindred and Parable of the Sower. Along with Octavia Butler they highlighted Frank Herbert, the author of Dune, Baran- don Sanderson, and Scott Lynch, both fantasy writers. And of course they include Mrs. Hemsell and Ms. Corrigan.
Automotive art: Where is the best place to take your car for a checkup?
Automotive arts (s)Elective is currently restoring a 1960s car, the students will also bring their cars in for tune ups. Of course this selective started off by saying their (s)Elective was the best place to get your car serviced and checked. They advised strong- ly against going to Jiffy Lube, and finally suggested Ball Auto as the best place to take your car for its routine check up, occasional servicing, or any other mechanical problem. It just so happens that Ball Auto is right next door to Shake Shake Shake just up the street from us here at Annie Wright.
Yearbook: What is your favorite part of the yearbook to put together?
The participants of Yearbook said their favorite part of yearbook is putting together the Upper School section (more specifically the seniors section). They enjoy putting the senior section together because they get to see all of the baby pictures and most-likely- to’s before everyone else. And, of course, they prefer the upper school section to the other parts because it is their division.
Model United Nations(MUN): Where is the best place to donate to humanitarian aid?
MUN highlighted six international organizations to donate to and two local organiza- tions. On an international scale, they suggested that you donate to UNICEF, Palestine children’s relief fund, Planned parenthood, UN crisis relief, UNHCR, and Red Cross international. If you put these names into your search engine and go to the first link that appears, it will take you to their website where you can get more information and donate. As far as local organizations, they mentioned the Tacoma Rescue Mission, AWS does a period product and clothing drive for them every year, and the Humane Society. You can look them up and go to their websites to donate and volunteer.
SL&G: What is the best school event to plan, what about to attend?
SL&G all agreed that their favorite event to plan is Fright Night because of all the spooky and fun decorations that they get to put up around the school. They also claimed that Casino Night was very fun to both plan and attend.