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Growing up fast
See what four teen parents have to say about what having a child in high school is like on page 8
thetrian le staff Editor-in-chief Emma Smith
Content Editors Jason Latimer Courtney Smith
Design Editor Katie Kutsko
Copy Editor Evan Trotta
Head Photographer Keonna Durham
“This is my last issue, and it’s very bittersweet. I am so glad I was a part of this staff. I’ll miss it way too much, but it’s time to move on to bigger things.”
Business Managers Chelsie Cooper Sara Smith
Editorial Board Becca Brougher Jenny Dieckmann Connor LeClerc Whitney Olibo Vanessa Staublin Caitlin Wilson
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“Having been on The Triangle for all three possible years has been a seriously life-changing experience. The friends, the fun and the support can’t be faked. I’ll be bawling my eyes out when I walk out the door.”
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“This was my first year on staff. Coming into it, I didn’t know what to expect. After the first few issues, I learned a lot and really enjoyed being a part of The Triangle.”
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Whether you ordered yearbook or not, you don’t want to miss the 2011 Yearbook Autograph Party Tuesday, May 24 from 7 a.m. - 7:35 a.m. in Gym 2 Pick up your yearbook and bring your Sharpie. Share memories with friends and classmates. Live music! Refreshments! The 2011 LOG arrives May 24! No extras will be available!
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If I Ran The School... A list of “improvements” for all to consider
Ramya Vijayagopal
We may have a reasonably full course catalog, but here are some classes that I truly think we should consider adding.
1. Poetry 101 A class simply about poetry. This class teaches the ability to properly express yourself. Through this, we grow as poets and as speakers and hopefully won’t have to rely on “non collegiate” words, as my English teacher puts it, to express ourselves. 2. Greek Mythology A lifetime could be spent studying Greek Mythology, but we’d have to settle for two semesters. An elective for English and history, students would learn about the legends and intricacies of ancient Greek culture. The practical use of this class will be learning ethics and life values. People have looked to the examples of the ancient Greeks over the years. Entire art movements have been started by the works of the Greeks. Classicism, anyone? 3. The Game of Life Learn about business through Monopoly and strategy from chess. This would be an alternative to CARSS. We could integrate some tips about getting a job and the other things we learn in CARSS through more games. 4. Speech and Debate Though we have a Speech and Debate Club here, I believe that the skill of public speaking is too important not to merit a class for itself. Speech skills are used throughout life: in job interviews, relationships, projects. Sadly,
this vital skill is one most feared by people all over the world, based on studies of national and international mental health institutes and governing bodies. Glossopobia, or fear of public speaking, tops the list of top ten global fears. Necrophobia, or fear of death, comes second. (www. speech-topics-help.com/fear-ofpublic-speaking-statistics) When people literally would rather die than give a speech, you know we have a problem. Besides, now students who can’t be here before or after school hours will have a chance to participate. 5. On the Spot A student improvisation group with the sole purpose of giving impromptu performances in the hallways, be it musical or comical. A good pick-me-up for those dreary Monday mornings, this will be a useful way to harness the energy of those “super peppy” people whom we all know and love -- well, whom we know. 6. English TWO Where we return to the purer form of proper English. We really shouldn’t need a class like this, but we do. Our level of speaking as a student body in general has deteriorated to the point where the only solution may be to learn English again. 7. Current Events and Issues Students will be educated on news-making events relevant to the era. Facts will be given in an unbiased form regarding subjects that are often given an alternate, inaccurate meaning. The purpose of this class will be to educate students so that in addition to being “book smart,” they will also be knowledgeable about the current events of the world, enabling them to participate in discussions without sounding ignorant; it is a much needed skill to survive anywhere in life.
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Grinds our Gears Some things just really annoy us. Geordie Denholm, joined this time by members of The Triangle staff, takes a look at pesky problems around here.
Our senior columnist takes his last stand at…
Battle Atop Thunder-Might Mountain
“You know what really grinds our gears?” Not washing your hands. Please, I really want all those germs you came in contact with in the bathroom all over my pencil that you ask to borrow for a test or my iPod that you steal so you can play “Angry Birds.” Pens that smudge. I’m almost done with my very important document, and then it happens... giant smears from the pen that just won’t dry two seconds sooner. Or it could be the nervous twitches in my hand knowing that this paper could affect my entire life. Malfunctioning vending Machines. It has happened to everyone: you put in your dollar, the coil spins, and your food stops at the very edge just dangling right out in midair. “Do I shake it? Do I get a custodian? Can I reach it if I put my hand in there?” roadblockers. A group of people make a wall in the middle of the hallway and walk as SLOWLY as possible. Why don’t you do us a favor and think of someone other than yourself? People have places to be. Whitney Olibo eraser shavings. They are just a mess and annoying, especially if the person who sat at your desk before you didn’t brush his remains before leaving. The shavings are so little and get all over your paper when you’re writing. Don’t even get me started about when there’s a long math problem to do -- that’s asking for eraser shavings. Vanessa Staublin flippin’ flops. When people step on the back of your feet is bad enough, but when someone steps on the back of your flip flops, it pulls the shoe right off your foot. And depending on how fast you’re walking, it could, and does, leave a huge scrape on your foot. OUCH! Jenny Dieckmann
Connor LeClerc
Since this is the last space of text I will have in the history of The Triangle, I have decided to go out in a blaze of literary glory. Please enjoy this allegorical and poetic account of my high school years.
Across the valley did we see, many a mighty enemy. They rode up and to the mountain tall, Where we stood ready for them all. Readying myself to fight their horde, As the wind atop the peak did roar, I met their charge with a cry, As men fell to the cold to die. Brothers and enemies all alike, Falling to their weaknesses and dislikes, I took many a heavy, deep wound, And continued to fight, hoping it to end soon. The battle then turned in our favor, As we put out fires we used to savor; Some men had joined the other side, We flushed them out and they all then died. The battle ended one merciful dawn, As a leader rose from a pawn, We celebrated each to his own, As houses rebuilt and crops re-sown. To this day I’ll always know, Where those men who fell would go; All I’ll say to you is this, Fight long and hard, or you’ll fall to the abyss. I thank you all for reading my columns over these two years and appreciating all I have published. I hope that whoever takes my place as opinions editor/main columnist takes care of your comical needs, as I hope I have. I also hope that one day our paths will cross again, and I may yet have another story to tell each and every one of you. I adore all of you, and wish you the very best. Many a great thanks and take care of yourselves.
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Take a look into the final events of the school year…and smile. Yes, you’re almost done. See what’s also happening this summer. Read about fellow classmates’ lives outside the walls here. Read about other Bull Dog’s summer plans and what will be different here next year. See how junior Lucie Cyliax stays thrifty. Check out four Bull Dog teen parents and how their lives have changed. Are you a true Bull Dog? Take the quiz on page 11 to find out.
May today
Last Day To check out books Still need research for a final project or, better yet, need a great read to unwind? Today is the last chance to get books from the library. All books are due May 17; exceptions will be made for school projects.
tonight
finals begin May 20
Yep, it’s Friday the 13th
American Pie The 26th annual concert, performed by over 50 North and East students, celebrates music throughout history and features the theme “In My Life.” The concert starts at 7:15 p.m. A limited amount of tickets will be sold at the door.
English • 23, 24, 27 Math • 23,20, 27 Science • 20, 24, 31 Social studies • 23, 24, 25
Check out two facts about the number 13. Did you know Apollo 13 launched at 13:13 on April 11, 1970, and the sum of the date’s digits (4-11-70) is 13?
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Need a summer read? 54 eBook titles are available on the library’s home page. These eBooks have no limit to users, and there are no due dates.
28 Graduation Where: Memorial Gym When: Doors open at 11:40 a.m. ATTENTION, SENIORS:
"We have an eBook on acne. A student may be embarrassed to check out a book. But they can have more privacy and access the eBook from school, or home from any computer." media specialist Toni Held
Choir Concert
“For concert choir we are singing inspirational songs that promote the brilliance of music. I am very excited about this last concert. The choir is so big that we have so many different parts and are very powerful, so I really hope we blow the crowd away.” junior Alex Kimbrell
Fear the 13th? Then you may be an paraskavedekatriaic
eBOOKS
World languages • 24, 27, 31 C4 • 25, 26, 31 Arts • 20, 26, 31 Business • 20, 25, 26
You must be in the east parking lot at noon. Deans remind you to dress according to the information received at practice, including proper shoes.
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SUmmer solstice
longest day of the year FACT: On that day in Anchorage, Alaska, the sun will rise at 4:20 a.m. and will set at 11:42 p.m., totaling more than19 hours of daylight (www.about.com)
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Senior Picnic Seniors report to the field after graduation practice – approximately 10:45 a.m.
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Queen of Green The Triangle interviewed junior Lucie Cyliax about her spending habits and saving for her upcoming trip to France
The Triangle: It’s movie night! How do you save a buck but still see a flick? How do you usually see films? Cyliax: I get Red Box movies or watch movies on TV. I rarely go to the theater and if I do, I try to go to the YES Cinema because it is cheaper. I skip concessions when I go to the theater.
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Pack your lunch or eat in the cafeteria
The Triangle: In what ways do you cut costs when shopping for clothes, shoes and jewelry? Cyliax: I never buy clothes full price. I generally shop at thrift stores or on the clearance rack. I don’t try on clothes out of my price range because I know I will want them if I do.
Shop at Goodwill and other thrift shops Turn old jeans into shorts for summer
The Triangle: How do you get from point A to point B? What are your spending habits when it comes to transportation? Cyliax: I have a car, and my mom helps me pay for gas sometimes. I also use the money I make at Subway for gas.
Drink water instead of soda at restaurants
Choose from the value menus at restaurants
The Triangle: How are you saving up for your trip to France? Cyliax: I record my spending in a notebook to be more conscious of it. I gave up my Starbucks habit, and I’m saving about $25 weekly. I also work more and have been fundraising. In general, I no longer buy on impulse and try to consider the value of small purchases like gum and accessories.
Carpool when you go out with friends
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Tighter times ahead
Financial foresight prevents major cuts here
“The Rainy Day Fund was put together so that we would have money in case we needed it,” Mr. Clark said.
10 Ways
Want to know how to save as much moolah as possible? Try these dollar stretchers.
The Triangle: How do you save money throughout the week on lunch? Cyliax: I try to bring my lunch a few days a week and make economic choices when I eat out.
With continued budget cuts statewide, The Triangle sat down with Principal David Clark and found out North is in pretty good shape because of BCSC’s “Rainy Day Fund.”
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Because of this reserve, class sizes are the only aspects that will be affected by the budget cuts.
According to Mr. Clark, North has lost a total of $600,000 in the budget both this year and last.
“When teachers retire, we unfortunately cannot replace them because that money needs to be saved,” Mr. Clark said. “With fewer teachers, we will also have to increase class sizes by a small amount.”
“To make up for the lost money, we can all do little things to save here and there,” Clark said. “We can close the doors while the heat is on, and turn the lights off when we leave the rooms, like the things you can do at home.”
compiled by Roth Lovins and Caitlin Wilson
Visit YES Cinema to see films or wait to see them on DVD Use the Free Bird Exchange in the social studies hallway Have a pitch in dinner with your friends
Want to try your hand at some cool recipes? Visit cnhsmedia.com
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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
...at the roles of teen parenting and learn about the difficulties and challenges faced daily by these students
TEEN DAD
Explore the negatives and positives Jordan Cooper faces as a teenage father and understand his everyday difficulties and challenges.
Senior Jordan Cooper wraps his arms around the most precious person and smiles into his eyes. He carefully strokes his almost hairless head and closes his eyes to let the words come out; “Hush little baby don’t say a word. Daddy’s gonna buy you a mockingbird.” Cooper found fathering twoyear-old Phoenix challenging at first. And his father, Chris Cooper, was surprised like any other father would have been. “It was a shock, initial disappointment, but then acceptance and support,” Mr. Cooper said. “It’s my son and grandson, my love for them will never cease.” Cooper’s parents made the mother, junior Sarah Kirts, take a pregnancy test to reassure the results the test came up positive. Kirts was afraid as predicted.
Senior Jordan Cooper poses with his son, Phoenix. Cooper became a father at age
“She was scared; she did not want to have a baby,” Cooper said. “We talked and one time she said she wanted to get an abortion but then she decided not to. We just stuck to it. We had to grow up.” Even though Phoenix’s parents
separated, they both agreed Cooper would see the child on Wednesdays after work, Fridays and Saturdays. Cooper manages to keep studying, working and supporting his son. For him, going to school is not hard because his friends do not judge him, according to Cooper. He spends time with his child by going to the park and playing with him. His paternal nature is obvious when it comes to protecting Phoenix. “Now it’s like a natural thing to me, like a father instinct,” he said. “We can be in the park, and he might be getting ready to fall, and I just reach out to him and get him so he won’t get hurt.” Despite Phoenix’s grandparents’ astonishment at first, he has won their hearts with his remarkable personality. “I love [Phoenix] to pieces; I see so much of his dad in him,” Mr. Cooper said. “He brings me joy when I spend time with him and look forward to seeing him every week.” According to Cooper, having a child can be hard and stressful,
but being patient and calm always makes everything better. “He is my world and he always makes my days better even if I’m having a bad day,” Kirts said. Like Kirts, Cooper enjoys every second he is with his son. He relishes getting off work and picking his child up. When he is with Phoenix he sings to him and plays with him until the baby is satisfied. “He is a really good kid. He is always happy,” Cooper said. “I mean, when he’s tired, he gets cranky. But other than that he is really friendly with everybody; he’s great.” Cooper works diligently at his job, during school and at home when he is with his son. However, he still pays attention to Phoenix. “Sometimes I’ll be doing something and he’ll call after me, ‘Dad,’ and I won’t hear him, so he’ll say it again but so much louder, ‘DAD!’ And I have to leave what I’m doing and concentrate and focus on him.” Taking care of his son and being a good father has change Cooper’s life. He has learned
everything from changing a diaper to maturity. He has begun to see life with a perspective that many teens have not yet experienced. “Being a dad has made me grow up faster. It made me mature,” he said. “It’s really fun to watch him grow up and see the new things he’s learning. He likes to say ‘Hi,’ ‘Bye,’ and ‘I love you.’” Watching Phoenix grow up has not stopped Cooper from reaching his academic goals. After he graduates he will be attending Vincent University and majoring in criminal justice. Meanwhile, his attention is on supporting his son, come what may. “I’m blessed, you know, you make mistakes, but once it happens you just have to keep your head up.” he said, “I would never regret it now and I wouldn’t change for the world, because he is my everything.”
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STAGES OF MOTHERHOOD Sophomore Kimber Goodin shut her eyes. She
Goodin talks to her baby in hopes that May 14th she gives birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl. She plans on naming her daughter Trinity.
Learn about the stages these girls experience to become teenage mothers.
her family.
future mom.
held her breath for a moment and released it through her nostrils. Her heart beat with anticipation and her body trembled with fear. She hesitantly opened her eyes and felt shock fill her body as she stared down at the two pink lines on the test she held in her hands. Goodin was officially 15 and pregnant.
“My dad cried and asked me why I didn’t plan the baby. My grandma and grandpa were disappointed in me.” Goodin said.
“When you’re pregnant and the father leaves you, you get the feeling that no one will ever want you now that you have a kid.” Goodin said.
With her family upset at her, Goodin thought she could turn to the father of her baby. His involvement with her was unfortunately limited.
Goodin experienced the hurt of abandonment that many teen moms feel. She felt relieved to have her friends to lean on.
“I didn’t know how to feel or what to think about the fact that I was going to be a mom.” Goodin said.
“The dad was there for four months after I told him,” Goodin said. “but then he just decided he didn’t want to be a part of the baby’s and my life.”
On October 19th, Goodin’s pregnancy test confirmed she was pregnant. Two days after, she gained the courage to tell
Goodin, now being a month shy of her due date, can still recall the feeling of being a single
Name: Erika Shaw, junior Shaw is the part-time mother of six month old Sierra Nichole and a part-time junior here at North. She shares her parental duties with 2009 North Graduate Dustin Dykes. Shaw’s life consists of school work and caring for her daughter. She plans on attending college in order to give daughter the best possible life. Though she struggles with her busy life, Shaw enjoys the positives of being a mother. It’s the hardest thing I think I have ever done, but being a mom makes me feel like someone always needs me and wants me around.” Name: Mayra Sanchez, junior Being a junior and the mother of two-year-old Roman Sanchez, she knows how to separate the time between school and her child. She stays focused in school and gives her full attention to her son. She teaches him both English and Spanish. He is not taking anything away from me, he is not taking my youth from me, as some people say. He is my motivation to do well in school. Everything I do, I do it thinking of him. And every time I see him smile, it makes me feel happy and satisfied because I know I’m doing a good job.”
“My friends have always been there for me and they didn’t let the fact that I was having a baby get in the way of our relationships.” she said. Along with her loyal friends, Goodin soon discovered she had one more source of support; junior Jace Lane.
“I’m glad I have Jace Lane in my life. He’s a very caring, loving, and respectful person.” The feeling was mutual. “I will always be here for Kimber and the baby no matter what. I will love the baby as if she was my own.” Lane said. “I don’t regret any decision I’ve ever made. She wasn’t a mistake and I will never say she is, but she wasn’t planned like I wanted her to be,” Goodin said. “I know for sure my life has changed, but I wouldn’t change a thing. From here on out I can only hope for the best.”
Reality Check The cost of a baby is more than nine months of pregnancy and a lifetime of parenting. We calculated the approximate cost of a baby for one year: Gear: $338 -infant car seat -$100 -basic stroller- $129 -front carrier- $59 -diaper bag- $50
Bathing/Grooming: $41 -infant bathtub- $20 -baby washcloths- $10 -brush and comb- $8 -baby nail clippers- $3
Nursery: $393 -crib - $230 -betting set- $64 -crib mattress- $99
Other: $1,129 -safety gates (2)- $120 -diaper pail- $25 -disposable diapers: $72 per month
Feeding: $234 -bottles and nipples$60 -highchair- $100 -utensils- $13 -plates and bowls- $10 -cups and sippy cups$21 -burp cloths- $10 -bottle brush- $8 -bibs- $12
Food: $120 formula $10 per month Clothes: $708 about $59 per month Toys: $420 about $35 per month TOTAL: $3,383
compiled by Erika Espinoza, Grace Snider and Kyla Ball
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Countdown to SUMMER
As the remaining 12 days of school roll to a close, more construction work is planned for the summer months. Read on to catch the latest news about what students are doing to stay busy during break, to find out what new classrooms will be open come August and to take note on key dates for the next few months Employed
Looking “I don’t have a summer job, but would like to work at Mancino’s. I think I would love working there because a lot of my friends do.” junior Lucas Stroia
“I work at Four Seasons as a server. I love the residents and have been working there for two years.” senior April Abney
“I have a trip planned the first week of August to the Ozark Mountains in Hollister, Missouri. I look forward to it because I get to spend time with my grandparents and great uncle, and I get to ride a motorcycle with them [during the trip].” junior Preston Shelton
Construction
First Day of School
All Summer Long June 2
1st day of Summer Break
Aug.16
Aug. 10
Freshmen Orientation
Performing Arts, Student Services and the Cafeteria will be completed this summer; expansion and renovation of the Athletic Department and football locker rooms will begin; the new C4 section will be expanded and renovated as well. Full completion is set for 2013. Choir Department “I am thrilled and anxious about moving into the new wing next year. It really is long overdue, and it is all about the quality for the students.” choir director Janie Gordon
Senior Projects “Come in next fall with your proposal done and ready. It could all be done online. Start with the writing and the guidelines to get ready.” Senior Project Coordinator Lisa Cooley
Football Locker Room “I’m not glad they are renovating the football locker room because it is going to mess up our summer, and we are not going to see the benefits the new one will have.” junior Mikey DeDomenic
Freshmen Orientation, held in the auditorium, is for all incoming freshmen. The Triangle’s Blueprint special edition comes out for new students.
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Senior Project Proposals
“I like freshman orientation because Student Assembly gets to lead tours and show freshmen our school. It was fun to do last year.” sophomore Ellen Hacker
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TRUE BULL DOG?
You are all part of Bull Dog Nation, but a big-time Bull Dog is someone who participates in activities here with gusto. A Bull Dog supports other students, respects teachers and ultimately loves this school. Find out what it takes to get more out of your Bull Dog Nation experience by taking this quiz…
6,500 people attended the Columbus North vs. East football game this year. Would you rather go to the movie theater or watch a North football game?
Game, of course!
I’m more of a movie person.
Nope.
“I participate in NHS, Amnesty International, Chinese Club, and Key Club and I like participating because I can help our community and it’s fun.” junior Christina Huang
Absolutely! 810 Formal tickets were sold this year at the bookstore. Did you attend formal this year? “I think that every team needs people that show good school spirit because it makes things enjoyable for the fans and pumps up the players.”
American Pie has been around for 26 years. Last year’s theme was ‘Road to the American Journey.” What is American Pie to you?
I’m not involved in a club.
Lucas Phillips and Courtney Larson were Homecoming King and Queen this year. Did you attend the Homecoming football game and dance?
I totally agree. I don’t agree.
junior Cameron Robertson
No way!
I’m in a club!
Moderate
Definitely!
Definitely not.
We held 22,700 cans this year during the can drive, ‘Can’struction. Did you participate in the can drive this year?
Fired up Bull Dog
Definitely!
This year, Blah Week included twin day, aerobics day, what used to be cool day, wrinkle day, and beach day. Did you dress up during Blah Week at least twice?
Of course!
A rockin’ concert held at North every year!
An awesome movie.
NO!
Halfhearted fan
YES! Columbus North women’s Basketball team was 19-7, and the men’s team went 13-8 this year. Did you support our Bull Dogs during a basketball game this year?
Unenthusiastic
Not really.
“I know I can always look forward to North’s acting and musical pros.” sophomore Mason Engel Did you go see Columbus North’s musical, White Christmas, this year?
I wouldn’t miss it!
What musical?
Cold school spirit
6:00 a.m. The alarm screeches. Reach over to slap the snooze button. 6:30 passes and goes. Knock. Knock. “Get up!” Clock reads 7 a.m. In need of a shower from last night’s workout session. Ugh, cold water is all that’s left. Gonna be late. Gonna be late. Crap! Forgot that science homework on the table.
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• Regular exercise helps you sleep more soundly, but you should avoid exercise right before bedtime.
source: www.teens.webmd.com
• Weight gain and illness can be caused by late night eating. Late night eating also causes your digestive system to have to work during a sleep cycle, causing you stay awake.
• Lights and loud noises keep your ears and eyes stimulated, which make it more difficult to fall asleep. Falling asleep to loud music or movies may decrease the deepness of your sleep.
Wake up to a bang. Roll over. Oh, it’s just the movie. Bombs and guns. That TV seems kind of loud. Looks like the weather man lied again. Lightning flashes and thunder booms as the late night storm begins. Flash. Crash. Pillow over head.
Lying on stomach. Feeling kind of hungry. Mmm, Taco Bell sounds good. Eat the bean and cheese burrito. Diet ruined. Oh, no. My stomach is killing me. That was a bad idea to eat. Add gas to the list of discomforts.
• Texting and online social networking sites are for entertainment and can keep you entertained for many hours without realizing it.
Sleep can be hard to come by as teenagers in high school. Getting enough sleep is crucial to live a healthy life. Find out the problems and solutions to catching some ZZZs.
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BUZZ. BUZZ. Roll over, grab phone, read text. Sally just broke up with Timmy! How to reply? What about that double date? Drama! Gotta post this on Facebook.
3:33 a.m.
2:23 a.m.
1:28 a.m.
• Stress and depression can have serious side effects on teen sleeping habits.
Guilt sinks in from the late night feast. A few crunches in bed turns into a hundred. Feeling energized now. Wow, this room is a mess. Cleaning it may burn a few extra calories. Only a couple of hours until the alarm.
Just finished studying. Got a 45 percent on that last math test. Have to do better on the next one. Who’s talking? Are they seriously fighting again? Ugh, make these tears stop. Put on a DVD to cover up the yells in the background.
• Staying up late or not getting enough sleep can dramatically affect your well-being and 4:44 also start to affect your life. Schoolwork and sports are not as successful when you are not well rested.
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What happens when you sleep, and why it isn’t working out for you
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With year long swimming practice, junior Myra Retrum is not able to get
According to teens.webmd.com, teens need eight and a half to nine and a half hours of sleep each night. To get that amount of sleep, a teenager would have to fall asleep at 10 p.m. and wake up at 7 a.m. However, sleeping for the recommended amount can be hard in high school.
“I think sleep is important because being rested lets you be able to do things in life,” she said. “If I don’t sleep, I feel lazy and I don’t try hard enough in school.”
Morgan believes in having good sleeping habits.
“I do two hours of homework a night,” Freshman Haeli Morgan said. “I think that doing my homework sooner works better so that I don’t stay up as late.”
Children have earlier bedtimes and do not have as much homework as high school students every night. Sleep is easier as a child. Keeping up with sleep can be more difficult during adolescence.
“I would benefit (from starting an hour later) because I would get more sleep which would make me more awake later in the day,” Phillips said.
High school students have to be at school early in the morning, five days a week. Muncie and Lawrence schools are discussing the idea of starting an hour later. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine claims the early start time of school can often prevent teenagers from getting the sleep they need. Freshman Kris Phillips thinks that starting school an hour later at North would be helpful.
the alarm goes off. Drowsiness weighs down the body as it rolls out of bed. Late nights are starting to have an impact the next morning.
Tuesday morning and
Davilla has suffered from what she thinks is insomnia for the past three
“I have never been diagnosed, but my mom and I believe we both have insomnia,” Davilla said. “No matter what we did, we couldn’t fall asleep.”
Teenagers can develop sleeping disorders from bad habits. According to teen.webmd.com, chronic insomnia can occur in teens who have difficulty in falling or staying asleep and are not feeling rested at school, despite going to bed at a decent hour. Junior Kathya Davilla believes she suffers from insomnia.
“We average two to three children a week. The ages range from 2 to 15 years old,” Mrs. Johnson said.
Sleep Clinic Physician Sherry Johnson said that she sees kids with sleeping problems too often.
“I am used to getting up so early, but I am tired at school most days,” she said.
“I think sleep is important because being rested lets you be able to do things in life” freshman Haeli Morgan
Retrum feels the impact of the amount of sleep she gets every night.
“I get up around 4:25 a.m. for practice and get about six hours of sleep,” Retrum said.
enough sleep at night. Early morning practices limit her from getting a full night’s rest.
Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for high schoolers. Achieving that, however, is usually a problem. A student may stay up late working on homework for three AP classes. Another could be dealing with the stress of family issues and stay up late having anxiety. Someone else could come home late after working until 11 p.m. The obstacles toward getting enough sleep are numerous for a teenager and can have a huge affect on his or her life. One could argue what amount of sleep he or she needs, but the fact remains that sleep is crucial.
“Every night I shut off my phone at 9:30,” Morgan said. “This is not a rule from my parents, I just do it.”
Morgan does a critical thing before she goes to bed.
“Sometimes it is hard for me to focus during class, but most of the time I manage to stay on task,” junior Jordan Wilson said. “When I get home, I am tired and worn out from school, but at night time when I lay down, I get restless and can’t sleep.”
Not having a set schedule can affect a student at school.
“Most teens are sleep deprived and develop delayed sleep phase syndrome. They stay up late and then want to sleep in,” she said. “Good sleep hygiene is the answer. Go to bed at the same time every night and get up the same time every morning, even on the weekend.”
Mrs. Johnson agrees that teenagers do not get enough sleep.
“Having insomnia really sucks. Sometimes I am tired and want to rest, but I cannot fall asleep,” she said. “The next day I will be a zombie at school.”
years. Only getting five to six hours to sleep at night is hard on Davilla.
There are many reasons why students in high school do not get enough sleep. Stress, homework and a job can all factor into why sleep can be put last on a list of things to do
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Try meditation, yoga or prayer -- anything to clear your mind.
Relax and let go of all worries. Having anxiety can affect a good night’s rest.
Take a warm shower or bath before you fall asleep. When falling asleep, the body cools itself off. After a warm bath, make sure the room is cool and sleep should follow soon after.
Get rid of the extra noise in your bedroom.
Avoid bright light in the evening. The brain registers light signals as when it should wake up and when it should go to bed.
When you wake up in the morning, get into bright light as soon as possible.
Cut back on your sugar intake. Sugar causes sudden rising in your blood sugar, which may cause you to wake up in the middle of the night when your blood sugar drops.
Turn down your music and turn off your computer screen as you prepare for bed.
Figure out a regular bedtime routine that works for you and stick with it, even on the weekends (however tough it might be).
Nine tips for when you can’t fall asleep
beat the bedtime blues
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Nothing Next to normal
The class of 2011 is anything but ordinary- from backpacking around Europe to attending a visual arts school in Manhattan, these students share their unusual future plans
Adut Tong What once was a country of gunfire and strained tensions, Sudan, Africa is the homeland of senior Adut Tong. Tong was born in Sudan, but ended up moving with her family to the United States when she was ten years old. “It was scary and difficult to come over here. I remember we had to collect our money to bring it to America. I haven’t been down there because there was war. It’s been separating families,” Tong said. With the ending of the Sudanese Civil War in 2005, Tong felt it was safe to return to her homeland. Sudan is a constantly changing place, but Tong remembers it well. “Before, it was like here, but not all streets; like dust. Now, though, there are streets and restaurants like McDonald’s,” Tong said. Tong intended on going back to Sudan after graduation, continuing her studies while overseas. However, with her pregnancy, Tong and her mother decided it would be best to stay in the U.S. Although Tong has had to change her plans, she is hopeful about graduation and the future. “I’m going to study nursing at Ivy Tech,” Tong said. “I’m not sure yet how it’s going to work out, but I feel fine, excited and a bit happy.”
James Kelly “I got a camera for my 15th birthday, and I fell in love with photography. Next year I am going to study photography in New York city. I am from there and I think it is one of the greatest cities. There are so many opportunities there.” Deirdre Douglas
As the class of 2011 nears graduation on May 28, most will be heading off to some form of secondary education, work or even the military. Senior James Kelly has different plans. Kelly will be heading to Trenton, New Jersey to pursue his hockey aspirations by playing for the Trenton Habs. The Habs are a part of the International Junior Hockey League and are the Mid-Atlantic Division Champions. “I’m only going to be playing there for one year, but I’m hoping to get Division I attention by doing so,” Kelly said. Kelly will not be out of the educational loop, however, as he will be taking classes at a community college in Trenton. Both Kelly and his parents are confident in his decision. “My parents were very supportive,” Kelly said. “They wanted me to try and make something out of hockey rather than go straight to college.” Kelly hopes to continue his hockey career over the course of his life as long as he can. “By receiving a Division I scholarship, I think I can better my chances of making a career out of hockey,” Kelly said. “I love this sport.”
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“I’m going to IU to major in legal studies and political science with possibly a fine arts minor. I decided to go to IU because of its fantastic law program and because I love the campus. Go Hoosiers!” Brenny Jarrard “I work at Cummins now for a school-to-work program, (where) I leave school half day and go to work. I’m hoping to get hired on as a TSS (Technical Support Specialist) and then work there and let them pay for my schooling instead of me paying for it. (Technical Support Specialists) help the technicians on the off shifts, that way they can get engine work done 24 hours a day.” Josh Carr
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vanand Abedian HE SAW TWO signs when he got off the plane. One said “Transit,” and the other said “Welcome to America!” Unfortunately, he didn’t know what either sign said because he couldn’t understand English. Senior Vanand Abedian moved from Iran his sophomore year to live with his aunt and uncle in Columbus. “I moved to America to get a better education, and so that I could live better,” Abedian said. “I also want to bring my family to America someday so they can be safer and have a better life, and so that they are closer to me.” Abedian wants his family to move to America to live with him, but he is unsure if that will happen. “I’m not sure if my family will ever move here, but I really hope they do,” Abedian said. “I miss them all very much and wish I could see them more often.”
When Abedian first heard the news about moving to America, he had bittersweet feelings. “When I found out I was going to move, I was really excited. I have always liked America, and I wanted to come and play football here,” Abedian said. “After I thought about it, I realized I would really miss my mom and dad, my room, my house, my friends, all my relatives and especially my sister, and then I got kind of sad.” After Abedian made the transition, he settled in with his aunt and uncle. He has made many friends and can speak English. Abedian will attend Manchester College next year and will transfer to Indiana University his sophomore year. “I am going to stay in America for college because it is the best option for me,” Abedian said. “By staying here, I will be getting a much better education than if I stayed in Iran.”
Senior Sebastian Davila’s “college plans” are anything but traditional. Davila, who came to America from Mexico last summer to live with his uncle, aunt and cousin, is spending next year backpacking around Europe to figure out his future. “I’m not sure about what I’m going to major in college, so I want to take one year to think about it and to travel to places like Germany, France, and Spain,” Davila said. Davila, who plans to go with a group of three or four, already has contacts established and lodging prepared, thanks to the work of family members whose footsteps he is following in. “Two of my brothers went to Europe and did the same thing before me, and they told me that it’s great, it’s amazing, that I totally should do it,” Davila said. Davila has general ideas for his stay in Europe, but nothing definite. One thought is to work and move to a new country every two months, while another is to travel more often, but with less money. He might even stay in Europe if he finds the right college, but he said he will have Mexico to go back to. “When I go back to Mexico this summer, I’m going to try to find colleges and set everything for when I come back from Europe so that I can go to Europe, travel, and not think about college anymore,” Davila said. Although he may have arrangements back home, Davila hopes to keep the door open for any career or educational opportunities he might come across in Europe. Until then, it’s a regular European vacation. “I just want to have fun in Europe, I won’t have any worries,” Davila said. “I don’t have to go to school, I don’t have to do anything. I think it’s going to be fun.”
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we’re off to great places we’re off and away California University of California Berkley Brittany Walters Andrew Wang
Florida Jacksonville University Mateo Rodriguez
Illinois Benedictine University Jordan Hart Columbia College of Chicago Allie Halstead Concordia University Chicago Geordie Denholm
Indiana
Huntington University Michael Noe
Anderson University Derek Trepanier
International Business College Indianapolis Haley Delay Alisha Godsey Ashley Ruffin
Ball State Emma Brown Emily Case Brooke Caudill Daniel Champlin Sarah Criswell Keonna Durham Caroline Federle Trista Guthrie Emili Hefler Gabe Holt Seth Johnson Erika Kahlenbeck Kara Katzenmeyer Derek Kikendall Andria Mahl Rebecca Malburg Cade Mead Nick Meyer Luke Miller Keenan Noel Tori Newkirk Zachary Purtlebaugh Chris Shillings Vanessa Shipley Nick Stroia Hannah Walt Lyndsey Willard Chef’s Academy Tantania Skinner DePauw University Elizabeth Notestine Evan Trotta
Elmhurst College Alex Reid
Franklin College of Indiana Chelsea Asher Jena Palazzolo
Harper College Keith Barrett
Hanover College Kimberly Reeves
Lake Forest College Katie Waskom
Harrison College Rocio Olivares
Indiana State Luke Carr Diamond Edwards Sarah Gwin Jordan Hall Gabe Ocasio Shelby Stahl Erinn Sutton Chelsea Williamson Libby Yount Indiana University April Abney Mikayla Barnett Kelsie Bevis Kiley Broad Matthew Brown Zachary Bruch Morgan Case Kevin Chon Elizabeth Clerkin Robert Coatsworth Adam Davis Kristi Fier Lindsay Hamill Chase Harris Ryan Heimlich Hailey Hirsch Josh Hotopp Dylan Ison Brenny Jarrard Weston Kostrzewsky Paul Madigan Sean Mahoney Sarah McCord Adam Pajakowski Jake Reed Trey Sanders Ben Snider Matt Stott Maggie Taylor Lizzy Vogel Gillian Wilson
Billy Perry Stuart Hobbs Connor Leach Ravi Narsighani Jacob Goergen Michaela Shuff Erica Alessi Robert Plattner Grace Yonushonis Caleb Cain Stephanie Johnson Paul Madigan Eva Whitworth Leslie Winters IUPUC Justin Aimers Tori Ashman Taylor Ashman Brian Babb Katie Barker Ben Belding Steven Cain Eric Chodan Alyssa Dean Ashlynne Dewar Bonnie Fuller Rebecca Heale Lindsay Hladik Chelsea Huff Nicholas Hundley Amy Hundley Sarah Jessup Matthew Johnson Brandi Keller Sharon Lewis Allison Linn Levi Londeree Josh McCord Breana Pumphrey Brian Pumphrey Emily Seckman Sarah Smith Mark Solomon Malcolm Spiehler Justin Sublette Brooklyn Thompson Emily Unsworth Hannah Whitehead Jon Wint Michael Wodecki Brianna Wolterman Bradley York
IUPUI Sam Arthur Jordan Cooper Katee Holman Shelby Murray Miranda Robbins Alanna Rossittis Olivia Sipes Lindsey Spencer Indiana Wesleyan University Alyssa Greathouse Tyler Greathouse Autumn Lemon IVY Tech Anderson Marin Wingham Bloomington Hilary Owens Columbus Sierra Albert Isabella Bailey Shelby Beatty Amber Beatty Kari Bjordal Phoebe Bowling Johnathon Brito Jacob Browder Maria Bugis Kelli Christy Tyler Cobb Max Deneede Veronica Diaz Claudia Diaz Blake Donnelly Chelsey Dunkin Christopher Fear Patrick Frensemeier Preston Grimes Olivia Hunter AJ Hutson Jessica Juarez Connor LeClerc Sarah Linke Logan Lowe Cody McNealy Erik Metzloff Technical Certification Jessica Michael
Sarah Miske Rinesha Robinson Daniel Rosete Vazquez Katherine Sanchez Hernandez Rebecca Smith Bruce Thomas Arturo Varilla Keisha Weiler Karisa Wiles Deena Wright Kaplan University Matt King Manchester College Jocelyn Hamilton Adam Parkhurst Marian University Neal Forbes Purdue University Jonathan Baldwin Lee Bowen Ashley Cook Devin Cross Aaron Cunningham Chae Douglas Sam Ferdon Sarah Ferguson David Gedeon Andrew Gordon Allison Grana Karly Hiquet Julian Humes Lyndsay Johnson Thomas Keiffer Mitchell Keller Tyler King Marlee McLeod Sanika Muley Matthew Prall Eric Prentiss Alex Rape L.J. Roederer Will Rinehart Shelby Satterfield Zach Schroer Courtney Smith Catie Sterling Macall Twaddle
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Kentucky
Destinie Aull Kyle Burton
Bellarmine University Christian Miller
University of Kentucky Paige Johnson Tessa Lane Kelsey Michael Morgan Rouse
Eastern Kentucky University
Rose-Holman Institute of Technology Tessa Bolt Jason Latimer Alex Memering Will Nelson Neil Semmel
Samantha Scrogham Christa Sterling Bethany Wurl University of Louisville LaCoda Bryant Troy Federle
Louisiana Southern University Allison Percefield
St Mary-of-the-Woods Serenity Sample
University of Indianapolis Chelsie Cooper Marla Deppe John Fangmen Liz Fisher Brandon Knapp Josh McCoy Shelby Morris Abbie Todd
Michigan
Ithaca College Rachel Ozols
Belmont University Emma Smith
School of Visual Arts Deirdre Douglas
Tusculum College Coleman Glick
North Carolina
Washington
Eastern Carolina University Syndi Mullis
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Evan Sonderman
Grand Valley State University Tim Hofmeister Western Michigan University Adam Jones
Rhode Island Johnson and Wales University Kimberly Hurley
University of Notre Dame Robert Dorenbusch University of St. Francis Levi Pollert
Ohio
University of Southern Indiana Anna Babcock Andrew Beriger Andy Cox Cassondra Ricketts Emily Wasson
College of Mount St. Joseph Jacob Howarth
Valparaiso University Lucas Phillips Jessica Richardson
Tennessee
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Niki Prestel
Taylor University Hunter Sims University of Evansville Nicholas Jones Stephen Jones Molly Mower
New York
Miami University of Ohio Courtney Larson Angela Pikus Julianna Pikus
Vincennes University Brandon Meredith Michael Miller Patrick Stroup
Ohio Dominican University Kobi Cook
Wabash College Caden McGaha
University of Dayton Ella Wildemann
South Carolina Charleston Southern University Mark Thayer Francis Marion University Cody Stulley
Moody Bible Institute Paige Hundley
Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Bailey Keaton
Work Caleb Albertson Josh Bunch Josh Carr Garrett Findley Heldai Gonzalez Corey Gregory Justin Houchens Travis Lockherd Jason McAllister Darek Patrick Robin Perry Steven Robinson Ryan Sellers Johnathon Shane Chelsea Smith Jennifer Thompson Nicholas Tobias Joshua Wayne Faith Whitehead
Undecided Plans Brian Bailey Tavish Hoagland
Undecided College Two year college Jordan Bowden Heather Caplinger Jacob Colvin Lisa Cook Dessica Coomer Michael Evener Mikayla Foster Treston Garcia Joshua Halberstadt Dustin Lynn Herold Katina Renee Hoffman Alyssa Howard Jacob Johnson Michael Moss Berenice Romero Alisha Satkowiak Alexander Sebastian Aaron Spalding Courtney Sturgeon Derrik Waltz James Webb Christopher Wiles Brittany Wilson Scott Wilson Technical Vocational Training Shawn Fields Jessiah Reeves Four year college Renee Anderson Luis Arreola Tegan Collier Ben Dial Rebecca Heale Patrik Isenberg Rachel Jeffries Bryce Jones Tyler Jones Blake Lane Michael McQueen Bailli Mitchell Jimmy Nguyen Alex Perr Rachel Reinbold Kyle Roach Amy Ross Alexander Perr Zahir Sheikh Terrance Wheeler
Military Sarah Barriger Luis Col贸n Oscar Diaz Amy Douglas Adam Gaskins Kyle Huston Devin James Katie Jessup Aaron Martin Mia Soler Dallas Warnsholz
history in the making
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In 1997, the first Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,“ (also known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US) was released in the UK. In 1999, the book reached the top of the New York Time’s best-selling fiction list. Now, with seven books, seven movies (soon to be eight), countless items of memorabilia and Harry Potter World, the Harry Potter theme park in Florida, our generation has been dubbed the Potter generation. 1992’s 1993’s biggest biggest
Movie: Aladdin ($217,350,219) Song: End of the Road- Boyz II Men event: Mall of America opens in Minnesota covering 4.2 million square feet
“Harry Potter is literally the best thing of my entire life. When the first book came out I wasn’t old enough to read it so my mom had to read it out loud to me. I’ve read all the books multiple times now and have seen all the movies. The messages that the book portrays everyone can relate to even if you’re not magical.” Karly Hiquet
1995’s biggest 1997’s biggest
Movie: Toy Story ($191,796,233) Movie: Song: Gangsta’s ParadiseJurassic Park Coolio ($357,067,947) Event: A former U.S. Army Song: I Will member bombs a federal Always Love Youbuilding in Oklahoma City, Whitney Houston committing the single Event: The greatest act of terrorism World Wide Web against America until 9/11. goes public.
‘92 ‘93
“I remember my older sister read the books when they first came out and she really liked them. I started getting into the books when the fourth movie came out. I went to see it with my cousin and older sister and that’s when I realized that it was a good series and had good messages. I’m obsessed with all the books now.” Angela Pikus
Movie: Titanic ($600,788,188) Song: Candle In the Wind- Elton John event: Scientists announce the cloning of Dolly the sheep, Princess Diana dies from a car crash, Nintendo releases “Pokemon” in the U.S. and “Harry Potter” bewitches the U.K. for the first time.
‘95
1998’s 2000’s biggest How the biggest Movie: Grinch Stole Christmas
Movie: Saving Private ($260,044,825) Ryan ($216,540,909) Song: Breathe- Faith Hill Song: Too Close- Next
‘98
‘97 ‘00 ‘94 ‘96 ‘99 1996’s biggest Movie: Independence Day
($306,169,268) Song: Macarena- Los Del Rio event: Trans World Airlines flight 800 explodes midair over Long Island. All 230 people on board perish.
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1999’s biggest
Movie: Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace ($431,088,301) Song: Believe- Cher event: Two high school seniors massacre 13 people and injure 24 others at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado.
1994’s biggest Movie:
Forrest Gump ($329,694,499) Song: The SignAce of Base event: Militias in the African nation Rwanda commit genocide against an estimated 500,000 to 1,000,000 Tutsi, an ethnic minority, in the span of 100 days.
the world prepared Y2K BUG Asto ring in the new millennium, companies and countries alike feared the technical “Y2K bug,” a glitch in computer systems caused by rolling over from the ‘99 year abbreviation to ‘00. Crucial information including investments, personal information, loans and other valuable data were supposedly threatened. At the new year, crashes and errors were minimal.
05/13/11 | seniorissue “I thought it was a surprise. I had no idea the Twin Towers were getting bombed.” Wolterman’s dad, David Wolterman, worked on the Eglin Air Force Base as a master sergeant. Because Eglin Air Force Base is the largest base in the United States, they were sure that they would be the next target to be bombed. The air force base was on lock down.
September 11, 2001. It was a nice
and sunny day in Crestview, Florida. Senior Brianna Wolterman was having a really good day. In the middle of her school day, her mother pulled her out of school. “I was really excited. Normally, the only time I got out early was because my grandma was coming,” Wolterman said.
“When I entered the air force base with my family, I was freaked out and scared,” Wolterman said. “There were guys guarding the entrances with guns and large tanks. Before we entered, (the guards) checked our IDs and our car.” It was a good day for Wolterman until her reality changed and she realized what was going on. “Of course I was young, so I didn’t understand what was fully going on, but when I looked on the news and saw what was happening, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh. There’s a building falling down.’”
2002’s biggest
Movie: Spider-Man ($403,706,375) Song: A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
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2006’s biggest Movie: Pirates of the
Caribbean: Dean Man’s Chest ($423,315,812) Song: Bad DayDaniel Powter 2007’s biggest Movie: Spider-Man 3 ($336,350,303) Song: IrreplaceableBeyonce event: Apple releases the iPhone
2004’s biggest
Movie: Shrek 2 ($441,226,247)
Song: The ReasonHoobastank
‘02 ‘04
“I’m a little nervous. I’m going to be in front of people, a lot of people. I’m not good in front of people. I know from cage fighting, getting in front of people is kinda easy, but not always because your heart’s still pounding. Graduation’s a lot different than cage fighting because when you’re walking up to the stage to get your diploma, you don’t know whether you’re going to fall or trip or something. Cage fighting is different. You got guys around you, and you’re not gonna fall because they’ll catch you if you do. So yeah, pretty nervous, and afterwards it will feel great to achieve something.”
‘06 ‘07
2009’s biggest
Movie: Avatar ($749,766,139} Song: Boom Boom Pow- Black Eyed Peas Event: Barack Obama is inaugurated as the 44th president and the first black president of the United States. Two days later, he signs a bill to close Guantanamo Bay within a year. However, the prison never shuts down.
2011’s biggest
(As of April 12) Movie: Rango ($117,532,400) Song: Rolling In the DeepAdele Event: President Obama announces that Osama Bin Laden, the leader of Al Queda and mastermind behind 9/11, was shot and killed by U.S. Navy SEALs in Pakistan.
‘09
‘01 ‘03 ‘05 ‘08 ‘10 ‘11 2001’s biggest
Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ($371,575,550) Song: Lady Marmalade- Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya and P!nk event: The United States and the United Kingdom invade Afghanistan in retaliation for the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 9/11.
2008’s biggest
Movie: The
Dark Knight ($533,345,358) Song: LowFlo Rida event: The 100-year flood.
2003’s biggest
Movie: The Lord of the
Rings: The Return of the King ($377,027,325) Song: Crazy In LoveBeyonce event: Launch of Operation: Iraqi Freedom
2005’s biggest
Movie: Star Wars: Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith ($380,270,577) Song: We Belong Together- Mariah Carey event: Hurricane Katrina devastates the southern coast of the United States, causing catastrophic damage and leaving thousands homeless.
I woke up June 7, and I was excited
2010’s biggest
Movie: Toy Story 3 ($415,004,880) Song: Tik Tok- Ke$ha event: A 7.0 earthquake rocks the Republic of Haiti. The quake leaves a humanitarian catastrophe in its wake, destroying the country’s infrastructure and the livelihoods of millions. Humanitarian aid surges to the disaster zone, and thousands flock to the island nation to assist the victims.
that the day was here. My quinceañera. Around one o’ clock I went with my aunt to get my hair done, but my mom stayed with my little sisters. Later, I got a phone call from my sister, Iannelli, saying that it looked like a river outside. When I went outside, it was normal and the sun was out. I couldn’t believe this was happening. I went with my aunt to my cousin’s house. There was no way I could go home, but my dress and shoes were all at my house. My dad had come all the way from Texas for my quinceañera, but he couldn’t get to me.
Half of my family was in one house and the other half was with me. The flood divided us. My aunt had told me that some people had made it to the party at the fairgrounds, but they were sad that we never got there. I was sad because this was going to be a great day for me. My family had spent a lot of money for the party, and it didn’t happen. The next day we went to clean up, and I finally saw how the place was decorated. People had taken some cake and decorations though, and everything was full of water. Senior Rocio Olivares
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"If it weren't for family troubles, I wouldn't have met my best friends. If it weren't for theatre, I wouldn't have met the love of my life. If it weren't for art, life would be a bore. So all-in-all, I would say it was worth it." A.J. Bergman
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Seniors look back at their favorite memories from their time in school and share words of wisdom with underclassmen
"I was pretty upset when I moved from California to Columbus, Indiana my senior year, but now that I've met people and everyone's pretty nice, I'm glad to be graduating from here." Jerry Aguilar
"If I could do anything different in high school, it would be to go out there from the start, be genuine, be bold and live with no regrets." Hunter Sims
"I've been to four high schools, a different one every year, and I have really enjoyed meeting all the people. I'm so excited about graduating and going to college. I never imagined I would make it." Diamond Edwards
"I am so ready to graduate. I went to East for two months my freshman year, and I hated it. So I came to North, and I loved it every year." Rinesha Robinson
"I just moved here a month ago, and I love this school. I wish I had been here since my freshman year." Chelsea Asher
"Don't wish time away. Looking back, I wouldn't have changed anything: who I met, what I did, who I became. I enjoyed every single minute I was here." Alex Reid
"My favorite memory is kindergarten. I'd had a growth spurt and I couldn't go under the ceiling of the puppet show area, so I had to play away from the others. So, I would always rub daisies on my face and lay out on the soccer field and sky gaze for recess." Sarah McCord
"My church community came together and built my family a new home because our other house was around 150 years old, and the home was rotting. I'm grateful for everyone who helped my family out." Logan Lowe
"The most memorable event that happened to me was my ACL injury and having reconstructive surgery. I was unable to walk under my own power for three months. It changed the way I look at my future." Luke Miller
thetrian le anatomy of a senior How the body of a senior functions the last year of school Ears Hear more swearing in the hallways than at a rap concert
inside the senior Issue
Head Operates on three hours of sleep a night
eyes See the same people at the same places for approximately 135 hours a year
Heart “Not in it” since second semester of junior year
Butt Becomes sore from sitting through countless standardized tests
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Back
16 going Separate ways
Slowly heals from years of hauling a 15 pound backpack (Let’s be honest, seniors don’t take books to class)
Calves
Feet Find the quickest route from eighth period to the ride home
Remember when
Increase in size due to the ever growing distance from the parking lot to school
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The seniors of 2011 deserve their own issue of The Triangle. We’ve featured more seniors in these 11 pages than we have in any issue as we record,
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recount and reflect on a lifetime of memories