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Turn to page 24 to read all about one of the highlights of your life as a Bull Dog, the junior-senior Prom held the first Saturday in May at the Commons. You can get involved your sophomore year by volunteering to plan, set-up and serve at the event.
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WHO’S WHO? Helping you adjust to your new home is a team of people who help this place run smoothly. Meet the “front offices” staffs -- Administration (Main Office), Counseling Center and Deans Office. Turn to pages four and five to see who’s who! CLUB HOPPING The surest way to get to know North and the cool people here is to get involved. Find your people and your place by taking this quiz on page six. TOP DOGS North has one of the best athletic programs in the state. Don’t believe it? Check out the facts and statistics on page seven.
ON THE COVER Welcome Home to Bull Dog Nation! Dancing to Psy’s “Gangnam Style” for a video contest last December, athletes and students get into the dance with the Bull Dog mascot. photo by Roth Lovins (CN ‘13) photo edited and cover designed by Erika Espinoza (CN ‘13)
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SPECIAL EDITION : BLUEPRINT 08
08-09 YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS! As an incoming student, high school can be a bit overwhelming. Spend some time on pages 08-09 to get key information about everything from student IDs to Bull Dog Time.
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The North vs. East rivalry continues! Be a part of some of the hottest sports action in the state. Check out page 11 to see how wild it can get in the Dog Pound, our student block. See some of “themes” for last year’s rivalry games.
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GET CONNECTED
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BULL DOG BUCKET LIST
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GETTING FAMILIAR
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YO, YO, BULL DOGS!
Start now to carve a path to high school success. Who knows? You may be featured your senior year! See pages 14 and 15 to get some advice about high school from successful graduates and staff members.
Stay updated with everything that happens during the school year. Check out pages 18 and 19 to see what you can use to stay connected to both class work and to what’s happening around Bull Dog Nation.
Read page 20 and 21 to see what must-see events go on during the school year. Mark your calendar to make sure you complete the list, starting with the first day and ending with the last.
Don’t want to get lost on your first day of high school? Most likely, you will, but checking out pages 22 and 23 to see a detailed map of the school will help you get back on track.
This special edition of The Triangle newsmagazine and www.cnhsmedia. com was conceived and created by students in Journalism 1 and Photojournalism 1. JOURNALISM 1 Avrie Allen, Katie Carlson, Matt Cleveland, Allison Coffey, Skylar Fleetwood, Sarah Hayes, Blake Helton, Anna Horak, Lauren Jines, Elizabeth Kalill, Emily Kim, Daniel Larken, Kara Linn, Lillyanne Pham, Umar Qureshi, Marlee Reisinger, Isiah Rudicel, Maddison Thompson, Eve Yezerets PHOTOJOURNALISM 1 Maya Baker, Sarah Ball, Chantal Bingham, Kaley Blankenhorn, Shelby Bricker, Autumn Brown, Olivia Brown, Bailey Chambers, Claire Chambers, Maria Clarkson, Megan Cowan, Libby Cutler, Alexis Dickson, Tim Duckworth, Haley Duke, Rachel Evener, Sariah Farmer, Paige Grider, Alexa Hampton, Mikayla Healy, Tatum Helwig, Lauren Hobbs, Alyssa Holderness, Shianna Hurt, Clayton Jenkins, Ashlee Litchfield, Nick McGuire, Morgan Mulllins, Richard Mullins, Katelyn Murdock, Dee Narans, Morgan Neale, Dontaie Owsley, Michael Pearcy, Laura Pierson, Katie Prall, Kirsten Skinner, Madison Smith, Zach Smith, Kendra Thixton, Sarah Tram, Tom Tran, Keyahn Vedadi, Cierra Wall, Sheana Wasilewski, Logan Worton ADVISERS Kim Green, Rachel McCarver
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ADMINISTRATION OFFICE John Green, Assistant Principal Mr. Green oversees the building and grounds as well as extracurricular activities. He helps direct with Student Assembly. Bull Dog Trivia: In addition to being an assistant principal, Mr. Green is a licensed pilot. Susan Scott, Assistant Principal Mrs. Scott is in charge of curriculum, testing and student services. Bull Dog Trivia: Before Mrs. Scott was an assistant principal, she has also been an English teacher and a dean here.
photo by Shelby Bricker
David Clark, Principal Mr. Clark has been in education since 1984. His first teaching job was in a small town in Texas. He then moved to Indiana and worked as a teacher, administrator and coach. Throughout his career he has taught social studies, government, economics, and been assistant and head principals. “The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the joy in students’ eyes when they succeed. I love the atmosphere of North, too. Being around the students and teachers is just fun,” Clark said. Although he loves his job, if Mr. Clark wasn’t at North, he would be riding his motorcycle through the Rocky Mountains.
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Patrick Pemberton, Counseling Director “The best part of my job is seeing a student struggle as a freshman and watching them raise their grades and graduate with future plans.”
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LuAnn Davis, Counselor Bull Dog Trivia: Mrs. Davis taught PE, Health and English in Fort Wayne before becoming a counselor here.”
Sandy Freshour, Counselor “As a teacher, a counselor, and a coach I have met and worked with fantastic kids. I love challenges that require creativity.”
Karmen Riley, Counselor Bull Dog Trivia: Mrs. Riley worked as a civilian role player at a military base in Louisana, assisting with pre- deployment training.
DEANS OFFICE
Cheryl Brosey, Principal’s Administrative Assistant Bull Dog Trivia: Mrs. Brosey worked at Ohio State University before coming here.
Aaron Karrer, Dean Last Names A-F “If I wasn’t at North I would definitely be working somewhere in education because it’s become a part of who I am.
Ruth Hurrle, Dean Last Names P-Z “After North I would love to travel the world -- after I win the lottery!”
Lori Hedrick, Assistant Principals’ Secretary “The best part of my job is helping the students, doing anything I can to make their day a little easier.”
Cara Sanders, Assistant to Deans “I love that I get to see all the kids -- everyone from A to Z comes through.”
Wendy DeLuna, Assistant to Deans Bull Dog Trivia: Mrs. DeLuna worked with C4 at East before coming to North.
Jim Sheridan, Dean Last Names G-O Bull Dog Trivia: Mr. Sheridan was a swim coach at Clemson University
WHO? Julie Speer, Counselor “The most rewarding part of my job is seeing students accomplish things they didn’t think they could.”
Jenny Kim, Secretary Bull Dog Trivia: If Mrs. Kim didn’t work at North, she would volunteer in the community.
Rhonda Murray, Secretary “If I didn’t work at North, I would want to be somewhere where I could help kids.”
Walking into a school office for the first time can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! From the main office to the counseling center, get to know the office staff members
Secretary Bev Addis Bull Dog Trivia: Mrs. Addis worked as a secretary in the Dean’s office before the Counseling Center.
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Take this quiz to see what club you would fit into and join Bull Dog Nation! What would you rather play? A. Telephone B. Bowling C. Flash cards D. Red Rover What would you rather do when you grow up? A. Non-profit B. Professional athlete C. Teach D. Nursing What would you rather write about? A. Ethnic Expo B. Sports C. World events D. Work permits What would you rather do for service learning? A. Political campaigning B. Help around the corporation C. Tutor other students D. Team Building exercises What would you rather do with your friends? A. Babysit B. Go to a Dance C. Movies D. Hang out
You are going on a date on a school night. What do you do to prepare? A. Tell your mom B. Tell your coach you can’t come to practice C. Finish homework D. Tell him/her to wait until the weekend Your Explore test is tomorrow what do you do to prepare? A. Have a friend come over and study together B. Forget about studying and go outside C. Study all day and night D. Go to work instead You are getting a team together for the Trike Race, what do you name it? A. Trikes on Time B. Sporty Speeders C. Hard-working Heroes D. Nerds on Wheels What color do you prefer? A. Creative Blue B. Lovely Pink C. Logical Yellow D. Organized Black
photo by Hannah Patton
What friend group are you usually in? A. I don’t have a specific group B. Athletes C. Intellectuals D. Country Folks
Zulema Quevedo (CN ‘13) chops a bell pepper for Meal Service to be delivered to Hope Moravian Church. Family Career and Community Leaders of America makes food at North for the church.
YOU SHOULD JOIN... Mostly As
Volunteer Politics: Depending on your political views, each club campaigns for their respective party and discusses political issues Key Club: Helps the community with public events such as Ethnic Expo, Mayor’s Walk and Kiwanis Duck Sales. Best Buddies: Students without disabilities pair up with students with disabilities and do various activities
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Interfaith Alliance Club: Education of other students’ and faculty members’ beliefs
Chinese/Spanish/German/ Japanime: Each language club studies the culture
HOSA: All health career groups from North, East and C4 schools
Spectrum: A safe nonjudgmental zone to meet new people and talk about your life
Bull Dog History Club: Discusses interesting facts in history
National FFA Organization: Organization for students interested in agriculture
CNHS Media: Journalism classes and staff run by student leaders
Academic Superbowl: Intellectual competition for all subjects
Skills USA: Group of students who learn different skills to help with everyday life
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Empowering students to make a difference
National Honor Society: National group for students who excel in academics
DECA: Students in business classes who compete in national entrepreneur competition
Interests Diversity Council: Celebrates the diversity of the school through related activities CNHS Student Assembly: An elected group from each grade that works to make a change within our school Student Athletic Board Response: Students who want to volunteer in the Athletic Office
through Christ and sports High School Bowling: Competitive bowling team Music: Vocal and Instrumental
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Student Assembly: Group of students elected by peers to organize events Brain Game: four select students who compete on a Channel 13 game show
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BPA: Business Professionals of America is a group of students interested in pursuing a field in business
TOP DOGS What makes a Top Dog? Look at the 2012-13 stats and sneak a peek into the rewards being motivated, being determined and being a proud Bull Dog can bring
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Q&A with junior Ali Patberg Q: What do you do during your off season to prepare yourself for next year’s season? A: (I) work on strength and conditioning, with a trainer in Indy 2-3 times a week, (I play) travel basketball and shoot (baskets) on my own. Q: What do you do to stay motivated? A: I keep (my) goals in mind, I try to be successful in what I do, strive to be better when I don’t reach my goals, and I try to use all of my God-given talent. Q: What advice do you have for incoming athletes? A: Do what you love and work hard at it. Make the best of everything (and) have passion.
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ACADEMIC ALL-STATE ATHLETES
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Q&A with senior Chris Sublette Q: What do you do during your off season to prepare yourself for next years season? A: l try to stay in shape by lifting weights, running and just putting a lot of my extra free time into getting better and improving. Q: What do you do to stay motivated? A: I keep my goals in mind, and I also use my friend, Sam Ford, as an inspiration. Q: What advice do you have for incoming athletes? A: You should definitely listen to your coaches and do what you are told. Trust me, they know what they are talking page by Morgan Neal and Sheana Wasilewski JULY 31,
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411 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Things to know • Senior Circle: the tiled circle at the old entrance to the school, by 25th Street • Bull Dog Lane: road that connects Home Avenue to Maple Street on the north side of the building • LGI: Large Group Instruction room, 1205. Meetings often take place here.
Picture Day Freshman pictures are Friday, Aug. 23 (retakes are two days in September). School pictures are
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taken during your English class. Make sure to plan your schedule and your appointments around this event, because students often miss retakes. Your photo sticks with you on your student I.D. for all four years of high school, so get a good picture. It is important to keep your student I.D. because it is required in order to visit the library and to attend school dances.
The Bull Dog
Our mascot! This is the most popular mascot in the state of Indiana, 14 schools in all. We are the only school that spells it as two separate words. Do not accept merchandise that does not accurately represent us in this way. 08
PBIS
photo by Roth Lovins
PBIS Tickets
Blue Tickets are how teachers award you for your outstanding behavior. When you receive one you take the ticket down to the photo by Roth Lovins
Our Bull Dog mascot dancing to Gangnam Style for the school music video. BLUEPRINT
• A lunch and C lunch students are assigned to one of these two lunches. B lunch will only be created if enrollment requires more capacity. (see page 17) • The Commons: the large open space between the offices and the English hallway.
PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Instructional Support A system for encouraging good behavior at North. The 3 Rs, respect, responsibility, and relationships are an example of this. Kinsey Allen works on her homework, showing the three Rs of PBIS.
main office and turn it in. They randomly pull names out for prizes every month. Teachers are accounted for passing out the tickets.
Bull Dog Time This is a special class that occurs once or twice a month on a Wednesday. This is intended to be a time for working on and finding out more about the Senior Project and its components.
photo by Elizabeth Kalill
photo by Elizabeth Kalill
photo by Elizabeth Kalill
“Bull Dog Time is when we work on senior projects to make them excellent.” science teacher Matt Parker
“Bull Dog Time you can meet new people and for freshman and sophomores it is an extra resource.” junior Elizabeth McCarthy
“Bull Dog Time is kind of boring because there were not a lot of seniors in mine, and it was hepful for my senior project.” senior Nikki Smith
photo by Elizabeth Kalill
“It’s an extra resource to do your homework.” sophomore Shyla Whitfield
Senior projects What? Senior project is a graduation
requirement that you work on a little every year. To start, you will need to do two Job Shadowing experiences for a total of five hours and two different people that do not work at the same place. You also need at least 10 hours of Service Learning. This must be done outside of school or on the half days, which occur during Senior Presentations in April. Each Job Shadowing experience requires a 250-word essay, and Service Learning requires one 500word essay to sum up all your Service Learning experiences. Make sure you fill out the forms, available on the North website, and turn them in along with the essays to your Bull Dog Time (BDT) teacher.
Why? “You have gotten all these
great gifts through high school. You’ve figured out how to use all these gifts you were given and you use them in your project,” Senior Project Coordinator Lisa Cooley said.
photo by Roth Lovins
Akitoshi Kato CN ‘13 presents his senior project at the Commons to the public for a chance to win the Senior Showcase Public Showcase Award and $650.00. JULY 31,
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“ONCE A BULL DOG, ALWAYS A BULL DOG”
Thanks to the Alumni Association, pride lives on through generations of the Bull Dog Family ABOUT THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • Promote school spirit and loyalty to alumni, students, staff and supporters of the school • Aid in the funding of scholarships for current and future graduating students • Honor hard-working students annually • Provide accurate information about Columbus North High School history and traditions • Support the school’s various activities and groups through financial contributions • Gives a location to all the alumni database and promotes communication among members and supporters photo by Tatum Helwig
FAMOUS ALUMNI
Located at the plaza in the front of the school, personalized bricks celebrate graduation, a state championship, a coach, a group, a performance, a retirement or a memorial for a loved one. Thanks to the Alumni Association you can leave your pawprint here forever.
How did you get involved in this association? Mrs. George: “I’ve been a teacher for many years and worked full time in the athletic office. I thought it was a good idea to support the whole school.”
TONY STEWART
Three-time Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart (CN ‘89) inspires students daily with his driving success and his generosity in the community and the nation.
How did you start it? Mrs. George: “I researched successful Alumni Associations all over Indiana and gained ideas and learned how to form a successful association.”
MIKE PENCE
Indiana’s current governor, Mike Pence (CN ‘78) served as a U.S. Congressman representing parts of Bartholomew County. He is a graduate of Hanover College and IU School of Law.
How do you think the Alumni Association is beneficial? Mrs. George: “We’ve given out two annual scholarships every year.” photo by Gabby McLemore
CHUCK TAYLOR
You might know Chuck Taylor (CHS 1918) as the inventor of the famous shoes, Converse All Stars, better known as “Chucks.” Check out the shrine to the shoes and the man in the athletics hallway.
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Q&A with the director of the Bull Dog Alumni Association, Hedy George
photo by Lauren Hobbs
How many people do you have in the association? Mrs. George: “Not enough. We don’t charge membership fees, but we’re about to start. We have roughly 300 people that are a part of the association and hoping to spread the word about who we are and get more people involved.”
How is the Alumni Association structured? Mrs. George: “ We have 18 members of the board of directors. We have four officers: a president, vice president, secretary and a treasurer. We have a meeting four times a year. Our annual meeting is the Friday before homecoming around 5 p.m.” What’s your favorite part of being in this association? Mrs. George: “The hope of making a difference, supporting our Bull Dogs and making a change in a small way.” What has the Alumni Association contributed this year? Mrs. George: “We have a long going brick project and the Bull Dog Hall of Fame.” How does someone become a member? Mrs. George: “You can go online at www. columbusnorthalumni.org and register. We’re hoping to come up with a better plan to get registered this year.”
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BULL DOGS! DRESS FOR SUCCESS
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Blaike Travis (CN ‘13) yells from the hammer which gets passed down from one fan to another to sign the inside of it. Travis supports the Columbus North soccer team. “It is passed down for 15 years and the guys soccer players give it to one person for the season,” Travis said.
Be a part of our Dog Pound! Dress to the themes of the games! Check out some of the themes from 2012-2013 events:
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Here are the North vs. East varsity games for this year! Have fun and dress for the games!
“It’s nice when all the people get involved. It’s pretty cool to see all the unique things they come up with and it’s really entertaining.” Clint Cunningham (CN ‘13)
“The themes were always fun and made it more exciting. Neon night was really fun, everyone dressed up because it was easy to do.” Evelyn Malcomb (CN ‘13)
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HAWAIIAN NIGHT
“I love the themes. We never repeated one. they were always extremely fun. It gave us a chance to dress up wild and crazy.” Morgan Proffitt (CN ‘13)
“I think they are really fun especially when they dress up. They show a lot of school spirit.” senior Sara Vanderkolk
SOCCER
MEN’S/WOMEN’S Aug. 20
TENNIS
MEN’S Aug. 29/WOMEN’S April 14
FOOTBALL
Aug. 30
GOLF
WOMEN’S Sept. 17/ MEN’S May 8
CROSS COUNTRY MEN’S/WOMEN’S Sept. 10 VOLLEYBALL
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SWIMMING
MEN’S / WOMEN’S Dec. 10
BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S Dec. 19/MEN’S Dec. 20
GYMNASTICS
Jan. 15
WRESTLING
Jan. 15
SOFTBALL
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TRACK
MEN’S & WOMEN’S April 24
BASEBALL
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“that kid” DO NOT BE
Advice from the big dogs on the do’s and don’ts of high school. With the help of people who have been in your shoes, high school is not as scary as it seems. There are a lot of things you’re going to wish you knew. Here are some that you will be able to check off your list, even before your first day of high school.
“Upperclassman aren’t as mean as they seem,” sophomore Chloe Jorgensen said. ADVICE: “ Don’t act cool because you’re not,” Jorgensen said.
“I wish I knew where all the classes were,” sophomore Payton Kelsay said. ADVICE: “If you get lost, ask people for help,” Kelsay said.
“I was confused where everything was located and classrooms but, I got used to it and asked around,” junior Leslie Ferrell said. ADVICE:”You see on TV how sterotypes of jocks are stupid and only play sports but it isn’t as bad as it seems”, Ferrell said.
“I wish I would of known about lunch because I showed up late,” junior Joe Wright said. ADVICE: “Be organized and make sure and listen to the directions,” Wright said.
“Don’t stress out about classes,” senior Kelsey Cunningham said. ADVICE: “Don’t worry too much about not finding their classes, because people will be willing to help you out,” Cunningham said.
“I wish I had a person that told me what I was getting myself in to,” senior John Rupp said. ADVICE: “Be ready for anything. It’s a completely different enviment. Just be prepared for awkward moments in the hallways,” Rupp said.
“Don’t just do what you have to do; do more ... get involved, join clubs or groups, take a class because it’s interesting, and try something new” English teacher Kate Stahl said.
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“ If you have the opportunity to do your best, why not take advantage of it,” PE teacher Justin Sharp said.
HABITS OF MIND High school is all about having fun and meeting new people . We know ,we have been in your position. When meeting new people and starting new goals you sometimes need a place to start. These 16 helpful tips will ensure that you stay focused ,have fun, and accomplish your goals in high school.
THE RULES YOU MUST
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RESOURCE AREA
Respect your resource area and fellow peers. You are responsible for returning your chair to its original position. Food, candy and drinks are only allowed in the cafeteria. Water is permitted.
LUNCH RULES
Freshman cannot go off campus. People will tell you can, but they are lying to you.If you are a freshman, part of your responsibiltiy is to stay on campus. When you eat in the cafeteria( Which should be everyday)you should treat the cafeteria with
LIBRARY RULES
Have a purpose to be there. Make sure and report to your resource class before you go to the library. You can only go once a week unless you have a readers pass. You need to have your student ID to check out books. Make sure and respect the books and the people in the library.
DRESS CODE
The middle school rules for clothing are the same here at North. Hats are not allowed. Any shirt promoting illegal groups are not permitted. For more detailed dress code rules look in your blue book.
EXPECTATIONS
Guys be on time. It is so unbelievably unavoidable.Also, don’t use your phone during class. Keep them off and away when you are in the classroom. And if you get a detention, you need to show up to them.
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Respect: Treat others the way you would treat yourself. Responsibility: Do your homework. “If you want to succeed, you need to do the little things right,” Dean Karrer said. Relationships: Surround yourself in a positive environment.
Persisting Managing impulsivity Listening with understanding and empathy Thinking flexibly Think about your thinking Striving for accuracy Applying past knowledge to mew situations Questioning and problem posing Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision Gather data through all senses Creating, imagining, and innovating Responding with wonderment and awe Taking responsible risks Finding humor Remaining open to continuous learning Thinking interdependently source: http://www.grrec.ky.gov/
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Senior Kathrine McAvoy poses outside of the North auditorium wearing her graduation cap. McAvoy is the 2013 valedictorian, who plans to go to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.
Do you have a key to success? Don’t sweat it if you don’t; we are providing you with one. Hear from the class of 2013 on how to survive your classes
ast year, if you saw Katherine McAvoy (CN ’13) walking the halls of CNHS, you would have noted a well-mannered, well-kept girl with a long side braid and an attentive expression. As the valedictorian for her senior class, McAvoy was obliged not only to be polite and tidy in her external demeanor, but also to be an engaged student. “In today’s world, the only way to get anywhere is through education, and so I mean, everybody can do well in school, it’s just a matter of paying attention and hard work and studying and the way to do well in life,” McAvoy said. Her studying and toil to maintain nearly perfect grades made it possible for her to attend Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, an Ivy League school with a 9.8% acceptance rate. (http://www.dartmouth.edu/ admissions/facts/) Although she is motivated, McAvoy is not the stereotypical diligent student. “This sounds really bad but I honestly hate studying. Most of my studying gets done on the front end. That’s in terms of when I’m doing assignments I try to learn as much as I can through doing the assignments well, actually reading, so that later on, when tests are coming up, I don’t have
to study. So, I guess, really the only times I study are when I have really big tests or AP tests or finals and all that.” In addition to pointing to her own efforts as the source of her success, McAvoy acknowledged her parents’ support and that of one of her former mentors, English teacher Kim Stover, whom McAvoy cited as “a phenomenal influence in and outside the classroom.” McAvoy offered incoming freshmen some words of advice in order to make the most of their years at CNHS. “Everything you do matters, even freshman year, and it all adds up, and it’s really hard to start doing well your junior and senior year because you come in thinking “Oh, freshman year doesn’t matter, I can do whatever I want, I’m getting adjusted and I can kick it in gear later.” It doesn’t work like that. Colleges see that, and not only that, but it’s hard to make a change, and so, I’ve found it’s easier to change when you reach a big milestone, like, You’re entering high school; it’s time to make a change. You’re leaving high school; it’s time to make a change. And it’s easier to become who you want to be at those moments in time than to suddenly flip a switch halfway through your high school career.” by Eva Yeserets
FROM THE TOP
Here is some advice from four of the top five Bull Dogs on how to succeed in your high school career
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“Try to look into the future realistically, prioritize.” senior Pascal Lee
“ Anyone who tries to bring out the best in me motivates me to succeed for them.” senior Kevin Rudzinski
“My mom used to tell me if you are going to do something, do your best at it.” senior Lindsey Britt
“ I recommend studying alone and at your own pace so you don’t get distracted.” senior Shara Tam
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Resource supervisor Erin Miller gives tips on how to set goals and achieve them during your resource period
“Don’t be ashamed if you don’t reach a goal.” “Resource period is a good place to study because it is quiet, there are no distractions, and it is a good time for students to ask questions and to go to their teachers for help with their assignments.” “Some kids seem to have hardly any homework. Resource is for studying and should be used properly. If you don’t have any homework take another class.” “Don’t give up on a question, ask a teacher.” “It is important to set goals in life not just in school. Set both short
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and long term goals so that you can start with the shorter ones and work towards the bigger ones.” “Manage your time. If you are in school activities or work find time to do your school work and study.” “Organization is important. Know what the teachers want or what they want you to do and prioritize your assignments.” by Haley Duke and Derique Narans
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For information regardingadvertising, contact: Adviser Kim Green greenk@bcsc.k12.in.us (812)376-4260
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THE BULL DOG WAY
It’s not just an expression; it’s our way of life. Get to know how things are done at here
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Supplies the big Dogs suggest for your first day “You need to get a lot of pencils to last throughout the school year. Also have lots of notebooks because they run out quickly.” junior Lizzy Wayne
“Definitely make sure you have pencils, notebooks, and folders for all of your classes.” sophomore Shelby Stamper
“I always keep a spare pair of clothes in my locker just in case an emergeny happens.” junior Frannie Kelly
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The “Bull Dog Way” is displayed by the offices. On the walls are words to encourage students to achieve excellence and do their best every day.
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lue lockers after blue lockers line the halls. Eventually stopping by your locker will be part of your schedule. Keep the combination in a place that is safe from others. Remember that it is normal to have a teacher help you with your locker during your first few days. Do not plan on going to your locker between each class.
Instead carry a comfortable, sturdy backpack around. Try getting books for the first half of the day in the morning, then after lunch putting them back and getting the other half to make your backpack less heavy. Lockers are assigned for one person to use, not friends. Try to avoid sharing lockers with people for both safety and organization. Lockers are good places
photos by Katie Carlson
to meet new people. Only three-fourths of the 2,134 lockers are in use. Also keep in mind that new lockers are assigned every school year, so do not stress. The lockers are new and improved. Make sure to keep them in good condition. Years from now they will still be used, so it is best to keep them in the best shape possible.
photo by Katie Carlson
by Sarah Hayes Lockers are a great place to store things that you don’t want to carry around in your backpack.
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Is there a difference between the lunches? Is there even a B?
A Lunch When is it? 11:12-11:57 Period 5 A
What is it? The first lunch period. It is 45 minutes long.
Who is in it? Roughly half of CNHS. There is no difference from C lunch.
What is it?
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B Lunch When is it?
When is it? 11:57-12:42 Period 5 C
Want to make your own school lunch?
What is it? The last lunch period. It is 45 minutes long.
All freshman are required to stay in the cafeteria for lunch. The cafeteria is a good place to eat and talk with friends.
Who is in it? Roughly half of CNHS. There is no difference from A lunch.
visit cnhsmedia. com and play the Lunch Game
hen you need to go to the restroom, make sure you have time to go. Do not be late because of an unnecessary stop. If time cannot be made in between classes, there is always the option to ask your teacher. Be cautious. Some of the rest rooms are switched. And several
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Put your paws in the shoes of these Bull Dogs who talk about classes they are currently in
“Resource is a good way to get homework done so you don’t have to worry about it at home.” sophomore Ben Thompson
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B Lunch used to split 5th period and lasted the same amount of time as A and C. It is no longer used but remains a name in case three lunches are once again needed. Lunch
“U.S. History is a great class. All the presented concepts are really easy to grasp. I highly recommend it.” senior Zach Worton
Where and when to go
share a common entrance. In the language hallway, for example, the men’s and women’s bathrooms are on opposite sides of what they usually are. After a while, it is easy to choose the correct restrooms by the signs on the wall next to them. There is a rest room in every hallway and can be found on the map in this
edition of Blueprint. If something has run out or broken in the restroom go to a teacher and they will report to the office to replace what has run out. Custodians appreciate when students use manners, respect and common sense.
“I have weightlifting third period. It is a lot of hard work and effort, but I definitely enjoy it.” sophomore Steven DeDominic
by Sarah Hayes
“Mr. Clark is my spanish teacher. He gives a lot of homework. I always try to get it done before going to practice.” sophomore Paige DeNeve photos by Katie Carlson
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GET CONNECTED Here are some ways to get informed and find out what’s going on around school
Counseling Center Facebook Page Started during the 2012-13 school year, the CNHS Counseling Center Facebook page is where students will find helpful information relating to scholarships, college visits and tests like the SAT and ACT.
Bring Your Own Device BYOD allows students to connect any Wi-Fi compatible devices to the Internet. Students can bring laptops, iPhones and iPods. Look for Wi-Fi under settings to connect. Select “stu-byod.” Under “Username,” students should enter their Novell login username and under “Password,” enter their student ID number.
Social Media
Stay connected to CNHS through social media. Follow @CNHSBullDogs on Twitter to stay up to date on school events and @CNHSMediaSports to see game schedules and scores. Subscribe to cnhsmedia on YouTube to find exciting videos of events, and keep up with CNHS Media by following @ CNHSMedia on Twitter and Instagram.
Senior Heather McGaha holds her phone out. “I like BYOD, but if I want to get on Instagram I have to log off the network. But I like it because it saves me money,” McGaha said.
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cnhsmedia.com Cnhsmedia.com is the student media website. This website includes interactive stories, soundslides, the daily BNN broadcast and student based stories. This website is changed daily with current North news. To view North’s student media website go to www.cnhsmedia.
Triangle
The Triangle is a monthly student publication that focuses mainly on school and student issues. Make sure to pick up a copy of your monthly newsmagazine. The first issue arrives Sept. 6.
photo by Tim Duckworth
BNN BNN is a broadcast that is done by C4 students. Students produce the video announcements every day. Tune in during fourth period or watch it on cnhsmedia.com. The crew also broadcasts a magazine show during Bull Dog Time.
Log
Log is the yearbook that is published at the end of each school year. Log includes full-color pages, student portraits and student life. Yearbooks are $15 off the regular price of $70 until Sept. 30. Orders may be placed at school or online at www.orderthebook.com, using order number 8881. photo by Maya Baker
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BULL DOG BUCKET LIST From the beginning of the school year to the end, there are tons of activities to get involved with. Here are the 17 you don’t want to miss this year
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plays or musicals
Use your acting, musical, or technical talents to put on a fantastic theatrical play (fall) or musical production (spring)
boat races
Ready to sink or float: Watch the physics students race their boat projects in the pool
Student Assembly
Serve your school through Student Assembly and Council. “Student Assembly has about 90 kids. They are the worker bees. Student Council organizes events. They’re like the administration.” - Student Assembly advisor Mary Hamlin
North v. East rivalry weekend
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join a staff
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Get out your spirit wear to cheer on our football and soccer teams against East
Take one of the prerequisites so next year you can become part of the media magic by joining one of our four staffs: Triangle, Log, BNN, or cnhsmedia.com
Winter Formal Grab some friends to dance at our school Formal-
Prom
Come watch the elegant juniors and seniors walk in at the Commons
finals
Study hard and finish the year strong. Finals count as 1/7 of your semester grade in most classes
Blah Week
Show your school spirit and dress up to all of our crazy themes for the week. It’s typically the week before Spring Break
take your half days
Use your half days to learn more about potential careers or to serve the community
American Pie To learn more about how to get involved in this narrated
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rock concert, see story on page 21
graduation parties
Say goodbye to your senior friends and hello to sophomore year
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dance marathon
Dance all night to raise money for Turning Point, a local shelter for victims of domestic abuse
Share your musical talents with friends and fans through singing, dancing, marching, and concerts
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Find a class that interests you and stick with it to earn credits towards a technical honors diploma
underclassmen welcome!
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take a C4 class
Homecoming/Trike Race
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Enjoy the excitement of the trike race, and watch as the homecoming court is revealed - September
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Find your favorite group by joining any of our clubs or sports
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“It’s a great way to make friends in other grades.” Annie Day (CN ‘13)
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“Joining a team helps you socially. You make lots of friends. Sometimes other teams are nice, too.” Emma Geilker (CN ‘13)
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“It’s a lot of fun to be involved and represent the school in a positive way.” junior Tristan Gregg
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Senior Ethan Miller, Sophomore Kristopher Taylor, Chris Cox (CN ‘13), Spencer Memering (CN ‘13), and Robert Babcock (CN 13’) in a death scene of Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. Why did Cox like participating in it? “The fact that I got to a lot of different characters and the fact that they all died in the end,” Cox said.
Former Student Ezequiel Gomez races to the finish at the homecoming trike race. Trike race takes place during sixth through eighth period. Join a team or just cheer them on from the bleachers.
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photo by Roth Lovins
Senior Joseph Gerth and Junior Katlyn Case sway to the beat at our annual Winter Formal. The dance is held at Southside, and semi-formal attire is required. Student Assembly hosts the event each year, and Space Jam was the 2013 theme.
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$1318.67 orange crushes delivered on Valentine’s day (proceeds to Riley)
Left: Junior Brayton Thornburg, Sophomore Cameron Fathauer, Senior Megan Heathcote, and Chelsea Wieland (CN 13’) showing off twin day for the Blah Week pep rally. “Blah Week is the time to be you; by stepping outside of your comfort zone and going all out for the theme and our school pride” Fathauer said.
dollars raised by quarter raiders (proceeds to Riley)
number of cans collected for needy families and Love Chapel
Dancing: “To be involved, I would say definitely try out to be a dancer. Everyone makes it, and it’s a lot of fun even if you’re not a good dancer.” junior Rachel Stroia Crew: “Seniors are given priority with shows like American Pie. You’re asked by the auditorium director. You are paid by the school corporation for any event that comes to the auditorium, or any school-sponsored event. We kind of rehearse one night before, but we go where the music takes us. We decide on lighting 10 seconds before a song. Four people work together to pull off the lighting. The best place to start is by applying to do [crew] positions for stage shows and get your name out there with the theater director. ” Patrick Angle (CN ‘13)
Do:
“Be good citizens. It’s about choosing to do the right thing. We have phenomenal kids here – phenomenal human beings. Just use decency and common sense rules. Take the way you’ve been brought up and apply it to the situation.” Dean Karrer Read up on the rules.
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Singing: “Pick a song that you love to sing - a feel-good song. Sing it in a key that works for your voice. Be loud and present, because you can’t hide in a rock band.” vocal music director Janie Gordon
Dean Aaron Karrer advises students on appropriate behavior at school events
Band: “I liked the songs. Some of my favorites were “Rosanna,” “Billy Jean,” and “Conga.” Mr. Burton arranges the music and gives it to the top jazz band. Our old student teacher played with the saxophones, and our band director actually played with the trombones.” senior Elizabeth Pan
“We will always put out a list of expectations before a dance. Winter Formal is a semi-formal dance, so the expectations are different from Prom, which is formal. The difference is mostly in the dress code.” Dean Karrer Be courteous.
Don’t:
Be obnoxious or interfere with others’ enjoyment of the event. Dress inappropriately. Forget to have fun!
six ways to get involved with the rock-and-roll extravaganza that is American Pie BNN: “We ran all the cameras and transitioned between different cameras on stage. My favorite part was directing. I got to use the headset from the nurse’s office. I had to continuously talk to [the people who run the cameras] to tell them what they’re doing.” junior Mykala Matheny Audience: “I had lots of friends in American Pie, and they said I should go. I went last year. It was really fun. I was sitting in the front row and then I moved up to where all the students were in front of the stage. I was standing by the speakers, so it was really loud. The kids, the performers, knew what they were doing.” junior Caleb Lowe by Eva Yezerets
photo by Hannah Patton
Grooving to the 80s classic “Love Shack” by the B52’s, (from left to right) Senior Hannah Brown, Ivan Somers (CN ‘13), and Senior Emily Chodan. “I love the whole aspect of getting to be a rock star for a night,” Somers said. JULY 31,
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GETTING FAMILIAR Lost? Don’t be. Use this map to learn the ins and outs of North
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MEMORIAL GYM (GYM 1)
ATHLETIC OFFICE
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NURSE
CAFETERIA LIBRARY
BOOKSTORE
MAIN ENTRANCE
COMMONS
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AUDITORIUM BUS LOT ENTRANCE
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WHAT’S WHAT? Counseling Center
English
Health
Deans Office
Math
Art
Administrative Office
Social Studies
Performing Arts
Special Education
Science
Business
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TIME MANAGEMENT Here is a little help when budgeting your time during passing period. These are 4 places you may be walking to daily as a freshman and how long it takes to get there
No Access Important Places including resource centers, computer labs, locker rooms, the large group instruction room, the bookstore, the library, the cafeteria, the auditorium, the athletic offices and the nurse’s office
When walking from the bus lot to the front Commons downstairs you are looking at a 1 minute 45 second walk. When it is time for physical education, from the Commons to the athletic lobby it will be a 3 minute and 18 second walk. This is if you walk down the health hallway and through Memorial Gym. Hungry? From the Commons to the first vending machine in the C4 hallway it is a 2 minute and 45 second walk. The downstairs resource center is a 1 minute walk from the Commons.
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PROMENADE
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egan Peterson (CN ‘13) has had her fair share of great high school memories, but she contends that her favorite by far was her senior prom. She began getting ready for her big night at 9 a.m. and went non-stop all day long. And the day wasn’t without unexpected events. “My hair lady forgot my appointment, so that was stressful,”Peterson said. Peterson’s hair appointment was supposed to be at 2:30 p.m., but her hairdresser never noticed her sitting there. She waited 40 minutes before she asked her hairdresser if she remembered she had an appointment. “I was really rushed getting ready after,” Peterson said. Peterson went with a group of eight friends who went to dinner at Ambrosia, an Italian restaurant in Broad Ripple. Peterson and her friends arrived at Prom
This graduate reveals her favorite memory, her senior-year Prom
downtown at the Commons around 9:30 p.m. According to Peterson, her favorite part was the dancing. She and her friends left the dance at midnight and went back to Peterson’s house to change for AfterProm. Peterson’s group arrived at FFY for After-Prom at 1 a.m. She said they had fun playing games, such as bingo. “I actually won $10 the first round, and $20 the second round,” she said. Peterson and her friends also won tickets to see Maroon 5. “We were laughing so hard,” she said. They left After-Prom at 3:30 a.m., returning to Peterson’s house where they talked and stayed up all night. “We didn’t sleep at all,” Peterson said. At about 7 a.m. everyone was tired and hungry, so they headed out again. “We all went out for pancakes the next morning.” story by Skylar Fleetwood
photo by Sydney Patberg
Prom was held May 4 at the Commons. Juniors and seniors from both North and East danced the night away together. Although freshmen and sophomores cannot attend, sophomores can help out by setting up -- just one more way to get involved.
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Megan Peterson (CN ‘13) and McClain Goggin ( CN ‘13) pose before Prom May 4. Peterson got her dress at Dillard’s in Louisville. “Get your dress before or during spring break so you avoid the rush.” she said.
LOOKING BACK ... Four students dish up some of their favorite memories so far
Sophomore Chloe Jorgensen enjoyed cool English projects and making s’mores in chemistry. “I got to play with fire.”Jorgensen said.
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Sophomore Lauren Hobbs has really enjoyed meeting new friends and teachers. “My Favorite teacher is probably Mrs. Horn,” Hobbs said.
Junior Harvey Velazquez’s favorite high school experience has been the annual Homecoming Trike Races. “It makes you relax about school,” Velazquez said.
Senior Brooklyn Henley’s favorite memory was getting her art work put in the display case. “I was really excited and happy. I accomplished one of my goals.”Henley said. photos by Anna Horak design by Lauren Jines