Titan Tribune

By Hana Hollingshead and Elaine Lewis A very successful season Other than the infamous senior ultimate team and volleyball teams, the Templeton Senior girls soccer team may have been one of the most successful sports teams that came from this - typically artistic - school this year. The senior girls went undefeated for the entire season until their final game against Eric Hamber on May 15th, the first soccer final that Templeton had been to in around four decades. This included friendlies against Eric Hamber and Van Tech, both infamous soccer powerhouses. This impressive statistic also included the Argyle Junior Girls Soccer Tournament in the middle of April, with nine goals scored, and zero against. The girls brought home a plaque for this achievement which can be found in the office. A long, hard-fought battle The growth of Templeton girls soccer has not been an easy or simple journey. Around four years ago, there was not even a girls soccer team. In 20...

By Lilia deBoer Introducing: Templeton's very own Film Immersion program! This semester-long experience, open to students in grades 11 and 12, will take up participants' entire afternoon and grant them credit for Career Life Connections 12, Media Arts 11/12, and Film and Television 11/12 (otherwise known as Afterschool Film). They will produce up to eight media projects throughout the course of the semester, work with professional film mentors, and attend a variety of workshops and festivals. Participants will also gain Motion Picture Safety Training and Industry Orientation. This brand-new immersion will be yet another addition to Templeton's renowned film program, professionally known as Dream Big Productions. Throughout the year, students in Afterschool Film work tirelessly to create student-directed/produced/written films that have a reputation for performing well in festivals and contests. This year in particular, Templeton did very well in...

By Juan Manuel Lozada Corinaldesi This year, Theatre Temp proudly presented the amazing play Salt , which was written by the award-winning writer Dawn King, and directed by the father and son duo Michael and Seamus Fera. Salt is a play that confronts the complexities of human survival, the ethics of conflict, and the moral decisions we make in the face of economic catastrophe. A place where the boundaries of what is "right" and "wrong" are blurred. This play is based on a not-so-distant future in the UK. Salt starts in a post-apocalyptic setting, where a group of individuals are forced to confront their pasts, the breakdown of society, and the struggle for a better future. The characters are introduced as members of a team that works together to be the top team on the scheme's rank, while dealing with the emotional collapse of the world and people around them. In team 2B, six characters—Claudia, Ade, Kassim, Sal, Morgan, and Ro...

By Anna Segelken Templeton’s new Archery Club had its first meeting on Friday, October 4th. Ten people came out to shoot some arrows and have some fun. As president April Vander Ster says, archery is “good for training certain muscles, and for endurance and such, but I think more importantly, it’s something that can help with your mental health”. Members can expect an environment of calm, concentration, and community. I had the pleasure of trying out some archery, and it made me feel powerful, grounded, and connected to the past. Archery has been practiced for centuries, with evidence of the bow and arrow dating back approximately 72,000 to 60,000 years. Though the development of firearms rendered archers obsolete in warfare, the practice of archery has remained for hunting and sport, both competitive and recreational, like this club. The Archery Club will continue to meet during FIT on Fridays, in the small gym. Vander Ster is eager...

By Anna Segelken Templeton’s track team has been training since March, and the final race of the season is right around the corner: Provincials, which runs from June 6th to 8th in Nanaimo. Ben Smith qualified to race in both the 1500m and 3000m events, and he is “very excited for the opportunity” to compete. He’s been training seriously since grade five, and hopes to continue running his whole life, as “it’s just a great lifestyle”. To qualify for Provincials, racers had to come top six in the Vancouver Preliminary meet, then top five in the Sea to Sky Zone Finals. The track and field season also included four league meets. These were attended by all of Templeton's fourteen Titans, ranging from grades eight to twelve. The track practices were coached by Ms. Koblbauer, who enjoys coaching because she likes working with students outside the classroom. She appreciates that “it allows me to see a different side of them, and I think they get to...

By Amelia Kondor Earth day passed somewhat recently, and you may have noticed the Environmental Club’s posters up around the school. More importantly, you might have noticed or participated in one of their annual clothing swaps. Trying to prevent clothing waste isn’t something to attempt only for Earth Day, though. What are some of the ways we can take action to prevent this waste? Is clothing recycling really all it’s cracked up to be, and if not, what are some alternatives? “Making fashion circular,” is something often proposed when trying to find a solution to our current waste problem. Essentially, the problem with the way that society deals with clothing currently is that it has a linear life cycle. The textile industry is designed to produce new clothes that we wear – and it does a great job. Yes, there are plenty of issues in this process, like the exploitation of workers, but tons upon tons of clothing is created every year. More t...

By Anna Segelken On September 6th, 1927, Templeton Junior High School opened its gates for the first time to approximately 900 pupils in grades seven and eight. Later this year, on December 2nd, 1927, Templeton’s first student publication, the Tee Jay, was unveiled. The name Tee Jay was chosen because it was “distinctive” and “took in two of our letters”. The editors also chose this name because “it makes mention of an interesting bird- the jay”. They explained that “the jay is a chattering bird and we hope to make our paper a chatty paper”. The Tee Jay was a very comprehensive publication. It covered all news at the school, from sports reporting “a snappy basketball game was played” to gossip “a young lady dropped her milk bottle the other day in the cafeteria”. The “Sassiety Column” kept students informed of important observations, such as “a big handsome cop strutting his stuff”. Reading the Tee Jay offers insight into th...

By Lia Low, Hiona Oyama, and Amelia Kondor This month, Templeton’s book club finished Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao. This novel was one of our most anticipated reads and pleased several of our book club members. Altogether, we’ve given this book an average rating of 4.45/5 stars. Inthis fast-paced, science-fiction fantasy, we follow a spunky villain protagonist. This novel is a mecha reimagining of the rise of Chinese Empress, Wu Zetian. She is out for revenge as she conquers mysterious enemies, her own inner demons, and the patriarchy. In the dystopian world she lives in, everyone contains a life force called Qi. Men have yang Qi, while women have yin Qi. Men are always stronger — or so Zetian has been told her whole life. When she first has to channel her Qi in battle, however, she realizes that she is stronger than she has been told. Follow her on this thrillingjourney of rising up to fight against an oppressive system and uncovering thesystems behin...

By Lia Low     Turtles All The Down by John Green Templeton’s book club finished John Green’s Turtles All The Way Down this spring break. It took us about one month to read as we take our time for those of us with tight schedules, school trips, and family vacations. We plan to read The Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins, Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, and The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides in the upcoming months. Our average rating for this novel is 4.15/5 stars. It is a medium-paced, young adult story that focuses on the main character’s anxiety, resilience, and friendships. The protagonist, Aza Holmes, is a sixteen-year-old girl who gets sucked into the investigation of the disappearance of the fugitive and billionaire, Russell Pickett. She reunites with her old friend, Davis (Mr. Pickett’s son), and she navigates who she is as a person. Aza’s best friend hopes for the one hundred-thousand-dollar reward, which she aims to get while battling ...

By Uy Pham     The set for “DNA” (Credits: Seamus Fera/Instagram) I’m typing this article as “DNA”, the last Theatre Temp production of the school year, and my last Theatre Temp show ever, is coming to an end. If you came to see the show, I cannot express enough how much we appreciate your support for our program. Since this will probably also be the last theatre-related piece I write for Newspaper Club, I think it would be a great opportunity for readers of the Titan Tribune to get a brief look at what it takes to bring a play to life here at Templeton, at least from an actor’s perspective. Although “DNA” is the focus of this article, almost everything I talk about here can be applied to other Theatre Temp productions as well. Putting together a show is a long and challenging process, but to see our hard work come to fruition every show night is truly a beautiful thing. “DNA” is a difficult play. It’s dark and heavy, but not without some bits of humour sprinkled thr...

By Luca Crema Black What will you be accomplishing in the Newspaper Club? When you join the Newspaper Club, you will become part of a team of dedicated students who will help your writing and understanding of the topic of the article you choose to compose. You will be choosing a subject you would like to write about, like a passion project. Your editors will be communicating with you to figure out how you can improve your article. If you don’t have any ideas for an article, you can just ask us for an idea, and we would be more than glad to help you find one. What are the benefits of you joining the Newspaper Club? There are countless benefits to joining the Newspaper Club for us, and for you. Let’s start with a reward for you. To have the experience of writing a public, fact checked, professional article is an excellent incentive to join this club. This experience will enhance your formal writing skills, and while researching and reading you will be expanding your vocabulary, i...

By Luca Crema Black A group of people doing cardio A group of people weightlifting What is the Strength and Conditioning Club? The Strength and Conditioning Club is a club that allows access to an area in the school that is reserved for weightlifting and cardio, hence the name. It is not run by a student body but rather an experienced trainer and athlete. The club has a wide range of members; some students are experienced and have been working out for a while and some are new to weightlifting and cardio. Nevertheless, all levels of experience and athleticism are encouraged to join the club. As someone who goes to this club, I can tell you that the people who are in this club are welcoming and supportive. By joining, I can guarantee that you will also be joining a community. What are the effects of training a couple times a week? Different ways of working out have contrasting effects on your body. What’s fantastic about the Strength and Conditioning club is that it offers ...

By Luca Crema Black A rather large clothing swap. What is the Environment Club? The Environment Club is a space that gives people who join the opportunity to help the environment. Together, they look at serious issues that are solvable with the funds and materials the club can access. It is not run by individuals but rather the club as a whole- this offers the chance to express your opinions and ideas with the freedom to use them. The members are composed of students of all ages, giving you the opportunity to work with your classmates and friends as soon as you join. As someone who is a part of this club, I can tell you that the people in it are welcoming and supportive. By joining the Environment Club, I can guarantee that you will also be joining a community. What will you be doing in the Environment Club?  The Environment Club is a casual club that will approach any goal that they have the funds to achieve. They might not be able to make electric cars or solar panels...

By Lia Low, Amelia Kondor, and Hiona Oyama Book club members in their weekly meeting (Lia Low). As we, members of Templeton’s student book club, finish reading our first book of the year, we would like to write some reviews and recommendations for similar books. The Templeton Book Club is a club that was officially founded earlier this school year. Our staff sponsor is Ms. Nanda, our school’s librarian. Last year, a small group of grade nine students wanted to join a book club part way through the school year, but Templeton did not yet have its own book club, which is why we created one this year. From December of 2021 to June of 2022, we read a total of five books. We explored quite a few different genres, including YA romance, mystery, fantasy, and dystopian literacy. As a group, we all decide on a manageable section to read over each week, so even some of our slower readers can participate. A couple of our favourites since first starting out have been Ace of Spades by Faridah...

By Amelia Kondor and Anna Segelken   The concert band (Ms. Yau). Wednesday, December 14 th , and Thursday, December 15 th were the days of the 2022 winter band concert. There were performances from the concert band, made up of students with at least one year of experience on their instruments, and performances from the beginner band, made up of students who are new to their instruments. There was also a personal project performance- a piano/flute duet performed by Megan Cheng and Tiffany Vo. One of the pieces, Waters of Wisdom, was composed by a member of the concert band, Francis Reyes. The concert had several exciting segments, including a section where the audience had to guess what song was being played, performed as a solo or within another song. The mix of audience participation, well-rehearsed ensemble pieces, and solos made for a fantastic concert! For more information, check out https://www.templetonmusicprogram.com/ .

By Uy Pham The houselights went dark. The chattering died down as my friends and I stared at the black stage, not quite sure what to expect. We, along with most of Theatre Temp, had come down to see this matinee performance of “Casey and the Octopus.” We had been told that the actor, Casey Wright, would share his life story with us, and that it was going to be the most heartwarming presentation we had seen in a long time. As it turned out, the show was exactly that, and much more.      Then the stage turned bright again, and there Casey was. He was small, smaller than we could have imagined, and yet his presence seemed to fill the entire studio. Even with everything we’d heard about him, meeting Casey in person still hit us in a way we never could have prepared for. To be honest, I felt a little uneasy. It was strange seeing someone so different from us.      However, it did not take long for that feeling to dissipate. Over the next hour, ...