David Sington: Filmmaker
A look into the life of a documentary filmmaker
By Thomas Huston
Director David Sington’s debut feature documentary, In the Shadow of the Moon, relives the Apollo missions as told by the men who went on them. In anticipation of Shadow’s September 21st theatrical release in Seattle, the Garfield Messenger had a chance to speak with director David Sington about the making of the film.
Published September 21, 2007 - Arts & Entertainment
Making Statements
Garfield finally beats an Eastiside school
By Casey Egan
No one in their right mind could possibly think Bothell or Woodinville has better athletes at their school than Garfield, but what they do have is better programs. So as the Garfield football program slowly turns around, hopefully so will the culture.
Published September 21, 2007 - Sports
In the Fast Lane
Swim team has win after win
By John James II
The girls’ swim team is fast. Really fast. The Lady Bullfrogs are led by talents such as seniors Rebecca Young and Gabby Guieb, and are expected to take their swimming skills to new heights this season.
Published September 21, 2007 - Sports
Powering Forward
Bulldogs boys’ tennis defends their King-Co 4A Title
By Carson Dunn
Make sure to keep and eye on the Bulldog boys’ tennis team this year, as defending their King Co crown is definitely possible with the talent and depth that they have.
Published September 21, 2007 - Sports
Quest for the Best: Social Networking Website
By Arts Staff
Quest for the Best tackles the problem of which social networking site is worth your precious internet time and saves you the trouble of finding out for yourself.
Published September 21, 2007 - Arts & Entertainment
The CD: Seattle’s Melting Pot
Is the cultural center of the emerald city being whitewashed?
By Russell Blount
The CD is changing. It seems like every day brings new families, new developments, and new colors. Yet the flavor of the area is still here. You can still go to Ezell’s for fried chicken. You can still hear jazz music on Jackson. Nothing is going to change the soul of the CD, and no length of time is going to erase its footprint.
Published September 21, 2007 - Features
Trippin’ for a Trip
Give us a break from the classroom
By Tracy Lin
We’ve all grown to be older, wiser, and more responsible than our elementary school selves, but hey, we all still like to miss a little class and kick it with the zoo animals. Fieldtrips are a great way to get out in the world and soak up our education, instead of staying cooped inside all day.
Published September 21, 2007 - Opinion
Cream of the Crop
Behold: your dream schedule
By Emily Fletcher
It’s a dilemma we all face towards the end of each school year: which classes do we put on those colorful course selection sheets? The possibilities are endless. Here I have compiled a list of enjoyable classes with consistently humorous and competent teachers that do their subject justice.
Published September 21, 2007 - Features
Blacked Out at Bumbershoot
An innocent soda laced with a deadly threat
By Isabel Sitcov
For Sally, Monday night is a night she would like to forget about. She no longer asks her friends to fill in the blanks about her night because she’d rather not be reminded of the horrors that may or may have not happened. Sally learned her lesson and she has advice for other girls who may be in similar situations.
Published September 21, 2007 - News
Straight Shooting: Spang
By Leah Bross, Aviva Simon-Pottharst & Christina Cook
Garfield’s favorite marine science teacher talks about his triumphant return to class.