Music
This band, one of Haisten's favorites, and is featured on the wall multiple times, ironically consists solely of "boys".
What is Girls?
Oft cited as the greatest album of the 1960s, Pet Sounds, by this band of actual brothers, is also one of Haisten's favorites.
Who are the Beach Boys?
Flushed Away, Ratatouille, Of Mice and Men
What is Ratatouille?
I Am Legend, Zombieland, Shaun of the Dead
What is Zombieland?
These three students were named my students of the year across my three APUSH classes.
Who are Arjumand, Ty, and Reagan?
Haisten just can't stop thinking back to the time he saw this British pop star perform "Vroom Vroom" and "1999" live back in Chicago in 2019.
Who is Charli XCX?
Kool & The Gang, Earth, Wind and Fire, and KC & the Sunshine Band all get their kicks playing this genre of music.
What is funk?
Phantom Thread, Ghost, The Phantom Menace
What is Phantom Thread?
Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail
What is You've Got Mail?
These students gave speeches in your class on graduation day.
Who are Payton, Bri, Serenity, and Arjumand?
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Who are Jade, Ty, Delaney, Hayden, Kaleigh, and Katie?
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Who are Miles, Kaydence, Katherine, Ethan, and Reagan?
Formerly the band members of Joy Division sans Ian Curtis, this band, with hits such as "Regret" and "Blue Monday" remain one of Haisten's favorites.
Who is New Order?
Popularized by bands like My Bloody Valentine, and Haisten's all-time-favorite the Cocteau Twins, this genre was named for the perceived act of staring down at your feet as you press various effect pedals.
What is shoegaze?
What is GoodFellas?
Lady Bird, Eighth Grade, Booksmart
What is Booksmart?
This teacher is incredibly proud of all of you.
Who is Mr. Haisten?
Depending on the day, this song by Wilco, which features arguably the greatest guitar solo of the 21st century, is Haisten's favorite.
What is "Impossible Germany"?
The song "Mighty K.C." by For Squirrels was used by Mr. Haisten early in the school year to demonstrate the significance of context in telling a story. The song is an ode to this musician and frontman who tragically died at 27 in Seattle.
Who is Kurt Cobain?
Sound of Music, Sound of Metal, Full Metal Jacket
What is Sound of Metal?
Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, The Little Mermaid
What is The Little Mermaid?
This teacher wants to acknowledge once again just how thankful they are for all of you this year.
Who is Mr. Haisten?
This band, if you could call it that, consists of MC Ride, Zach Hill, and Andy Morin. But heads up! Their song "Guillotine" might get you.
Who is Death Grips?
The Lion King (1994), Elephant, The Silence of the Lambs
What is Elephant?
Green Book, Green Book, Green Book
What is Green Book?
This teacher is your biggest cheerleader and would do anything to make your academic experience as meaningful as possible.
Who is Mr. Legako?