FHSTheFlash The Flash Volume 46, Issue 2 December 2005

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Fraser High School - 34270 Garfield Road. Fraser, Michigan 48026 - Issue 2 - December 2005

AWARENESS BROUGHT TO FRASER COMMUNITY
By Nicki Hinchman ‘06
Editor-in-Chief

With the recent passing of a
FHS Alumni from a suspected
overdose and drug dogs set
loose on numerous occasions
on school property, it is obvious that drug use by FHS students is a reality.
The rising concern of student
drug use resulted in a drug
awareness room that was provided by the Fraser Police
Department at FHS’s fall parent teacher conferences. The
room, which was monitored by
Fraser Police Officers, was
filled with awareness information, drug samples, and paraphernalia available to parents
and staff.
“The idea is to educate parents and teachers on a frontline basis,” said Fraser Patrolman, Jason Poole. “Early education is the key to helping out
students.”
As the number of student
drug users rises, so does the
variety of drugs used. Mari-

juana, one of the most popular
illicit drugs used among high
school students, now has com-

petition with other drugs such
“Student drug use has gone
as oxycontin, ecstasy, and through a series of peaks and
heroin.
valleys,” said Poole. “Common drugs have changed from
marijuana to prescription pills
and even heroin.”
The room was provided with
the intention to not only raise
the drug awareness level of the
parents within the Fraser community, but to also allow parents to have the opportunity to
familiarize themselves with
commonly used drugs and
paraphernalia.
“Many have never been exposed to “today’s” drugs and
we felt that this room would
provide them with a safe environment to ask questions and
get some expert answers,” said
principal, Dr. David Richards.
“It also continued our process
of developing a stronger relationship with the Fraser Public
Safety team that deals with
drug issues in our community.”
Although the process of
reaching out to the Fraser community regarding the issue of
Aaron Tocco tests the “under the influence” simulation goggles.
drug awareness is underway,

more steps are being taken to
make the process more successful.
“Many conversations are
starting to happen. As a staff,
we are really reaching out to
our students and asking for
help on the best way to not
only prevent drug use or experimentation, but to also intervene and help those students
who may be using at one level
or another,” said Dr. Richards.
“Several ideas are being discussed to make drug use prevention a priority for ALL of us
at FHS.”
Student drug use is a realization that is not just occurring
among parents and staff, but
students as well.
“I was very overwhelmed
and realized how blindsided I
was by the things that go on in
Fraser,” said senior, Cassie
Peck. “It’s very important to
start educating kids on the topic
of drugs.”
The procedures FHS has
see Drugs pg. 1

Boike bound for Spartan ball

High Asperations for the Bond

By Kyle Snarski ‘08

Flash Reporter

Flash Reporter
Several elite college athletes
throughout recent history have
known FHS as the home, as
of November 9, 2005 a new
name is added to that list.
That name belongs to the class
of 2006’s very own Eli Boike.
On Nov. 9 Eli signed a
NCAA waiver, which officially added him to the Michigan State baseball roster. Eli
will also be receiving a hefty
scholarship towards his attendance at MSU.
“ I was just really excited
when I read the letter” Boike
recalls about the receiving the
letter of induction to the MSU
baseball team. The news of
this honor came November 6
but due to NCAA standard
rules he was unable to sign until the 3 days following.
Being invited to play division
one baseball is impressive
enough, but when you become
first pick from head coach
Dave Grewe, that’s just outstanding! Yet budding athlete Eli
will be in good hands during his
stay at MSU. Dave Grewe, the

now head coach of the Spartans, has been able to have every player on his teams graduate according to schedule.

of Varsity baseball with FHS,
and 2 years on the all-state
team. Young Eli has been able
to hone in on his skills as a both
an offensive
and defensive
player making
him a valuable
commodity
for any team.
Fraser
High School
baseball
coach Mr.
Borrocci, had
nothing but
positive remarks regarding Eli.
Not merely as
an athlete or
student, but
as a person.
When asked
Eli Boike standing proud with his acception to MSU
if he was at
all surprised
What made Eli into the about Eli’s induction to the Sparplayer he is today is that while tans roster Borrocci replied by
other kids were lying in bed, Eli reiterating that it was his dedispent his summers playing ball. cation to the game and his team
Between playing federation that got him where he’s at now.
baseball with The Red Birds,
“All the professionals come
sponsored by former Tigers’ from some high school, why not
player Dave Burgman, 4 years Fraser”, said Coach Borrocci.

Andrew Kauffman ‘08
Ever since the vote on the renovation bond for Fraser High
School has passed, a great deal of anticipation has been lingering at the back of everyone’s minds. Every day at school a
thought occurs at least once along the lines of “this school really
needs to get with the times fast”. Well alas, after much patience (and this word is being used lightly), plans for Fraser
High School’s renovation are taking a much more solid form.
In an interview with English teacher Cathy Rorai, who has
much understanding and knowledge of the plans for the school,
The Flash learned of many improvements and updates that will
be brought to the school by the bond.
“Probably the biggest improvement will be the climate control,” Mrs. Rorai explained. “The school is heated by a giant
boiler, which sends water through pipes to room where the hot
water is given off by the room’s he ]\