33Things

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That define north HS

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Senior Cassie Loweth travels to Taiwan for softball

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Junior Natasha Powell experiences german culture

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Freshman Caitlin Wilson is involved in many activities; find out what

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Take a look back on the past year through photos Columbus North High School Columbus, Indiana 47201 May 2009 volume V issue 4

CONTENTS 5• 4 volume

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Cassie Loweth 5Senior Cassie Loweth immersed herself in Taiwanese culture during a softball trip.

things 6GetSix the list of college

necessities from departing seniors.

saying goodbye 7 Senior Brandon Eddleman has a tough decision on his hands; find out what it is.

14bike Adventure Senior Timmy White demonstrates the fun that can be had in the warm summer months with a friend and a bike

19 cell Craze

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{photo by Marissa McEwan}

“My parents taught me how to ride my bike, we would go on family rides a lot when I was younger. My first bike was Ninja Turtle.”

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{photo by Natalie Bush}

ON THE COVER

freshman Caitlin Wilson

Two students give us the breakdown of their texting habits

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Credit cards 22 Business teacher lends her advice on how to use credit cards correctly

{photo by Madeline Hodek}

32 KEN AND THE SWIZZLES

Band members of Ken and the Swizzles give a look into what it’s like to be in a band

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{photo by Madeline Hodek}

{photo by Kelsey Moriarty}

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SUMMER JOBS

With summer quickly approaching, some students look for good places to work and others plan to keep their jobs

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Sophomore Payton Stevenson

Senior JOrdan Jarnigan

Junior Bethany ferril

Sophomore Keith baker

“I am planning to work at Culver’s. The best part about my job is talking to new people everyday.

I have worked there for about 7 months. “Yes, I will keep my job after the summer because I like it there.”

“I work at the Kroger off Central and 31. The best part is I meet new people and make them smile. I have worked there for about 8 months. Yes, I will continue to work there because I have nothing else to do.”

“I work at Pizza Hut. I like the people I work with. It gets kind of hectic sometimes, but people are usually willing to help when you need it. Plus, I like the breadsticks. I will have worked there a year in June. I plan on keeping my job after summer. I make decent money and I need to start saving for college.”

“I would really love to work at the library. I think a cool job would be the bike store on Washington Street, but I don’t know anything about bikes. If I got a job I could be less dependent on my parents for money.”

Facebook fans

Junior Ashley Miller and Sophomore Alex Memering both have fan clubs on Facebook {photos by Madeline Hodek}

junior Ashley Miller The Ashley Miller Fan Club Made by: Karen Ma Why: “I guess because they liked my Nerd Day outfit and my saxophone skills,” Miller said.

Why did you join?: “Because it was about me,” Miller said.

How does it make you feel?: “It makes me laugh,” Miller said.

sophomore Alex Memering The Alex Memering Fan Club Made by: Thomas Keiffer Why: “He made it because I didn’t have a Facebook and I told him not to make me a fan club.”

Why did you join?: “I haven’t joined How does it make you feel?: “It’s kind of creepy, the best part is seeing it grow.”

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What would you do if...

Here’s what to do if these things happen, as told by four students {compiled by Becky Hehman}

you got a flat tire?

senior

junior

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Silem Navarrc

Daniel Ward

Missy Stam

Megan Basile

“I would call my parents and have them come over and fix it.”

“I would get out of my car and push it to the next gas station, WalMart or Jiffy Lube.”

“I would change it because I’m awesome and know how to change it.”

“I would call and have my dad or boyfriend, Joaquin, change it. “

your best friend was attacked by a bear?

“I would tell the bear that “She can usually take “I would try to pull them “I would throw big rocks he should apologize.Then I care of herself, but I away or find something would run screaming in the at it to get it to leave her to throw at it. Then I same tone as a middle-aged would do anything in my alone. “ lady running into a Macy’s power to help her. “ would run for help.” on Black Friday.”

You hit a pedestrian?

“I would get out of the car and check if he/she was okay. I would call 911 and stay there with him/her until the ambulance got there.”

“I would pull them to the side of the road to make sure that they didn’t hit any other cars.

I would give the person a good telling off before buying them a Double Shot Mocha with a peppermint twist from Starbucks.”

“If I hit a pedestrian I would probably call the police or leave the scene.”

“I would get out of the car and see if they are okay. If it is bad I would call 911.”

4 What lies beneath Sophomore Nick Stroia describes the parts of a dissected iPod {compiled by Deirdre Douglas and Katie Davis}

Hard Drive

1. “I have 355 songs on my iPod. I don’t have any pictures.”

Motherboard

3. “My iPod is a second generation Nano and it’s a two gigabyte.”

Battery

2. “Mine lasts for about 1 and a half to 2 hours after its fully charged, if I listen to it non-stop.”

Exterior

4. “My iPod is silver because the only other colors at the time were sky blue and pink.”

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THE OTHER SIDE OF

THE WORLD

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antou City is the capital of Nantou County. The city lies between the Bagua Mountains and the Maoluo River on Taiwan, a beautiful green island located 75 miles off the coast of mainland China, in the Pacific Ocean. The exotic foods and beautiful Chinese-based architecture would have made Nantou City an amazing place to visit over Spring Break. Senior Cassie Loweth was able to visit Taiwan two full weeks before Spring Break even began to participate in a softball convention.

“I was there with Team Indiana.

It’s a softball club I’m a member of,” Loweth said. “My coach, Cara Johnson-Hirsch, had taught over in Taiwan before so they invited us to the convention.”

Loweth and her team stayed in Nantou City from February 20 SENIOR CASSIE LOWETH hangs out with her new through February 28. The plane tickets cost $1,300 each, but their hotel rooms friends in Taiwan. {photo for 33 Things} and food were paid for by the mayor of Nantou City. to [softball players in Spy’s class] and I became friends with a “The trip was meant as an opportunity for us lot of them. ” to interact with other softball teams from around Loweth was also impressed by the skill of the other teams the world,” Loweth said. “There were some other that Team Indiana played. softball teams there from Indiana besides us, but “Shanghai was the best pro-team in the 18-40 age range,” there were a lot of teams from Chinese colleges as Loweth said. “My team won only two of our six matches, well, and there were even several Olympic athletes but our girls got progressively better every match. I’m really there that we got to talk to.” proud of them.”

Each day was carefully planned out in advance Despite the busy schedule, Loweth and her teammates so that the teams would follow a strict schedule. were still able to find time to go sightseeing in the city.

“Every day [the entire team] would wake up, “We would always go sightseeing in the mornings, before eat breakfast, play a softball game, eat lunch with the games. It was a really safe community, so we’d just go our opponents, then go back to our hotel and out and explore the food, people and the culture,” Loweth shower,” Loweth said. “Then at night we would said. “We also visited Sunmoon Lake, the largest lake in have dinner then go to a planned fun event.”

Taiwan. I think that the Sunmoon Lake tour was my favorite Before each game, the teams would exchange part of the trip.” gifts, and after lunch the teams had an opportunity As she visited the shops and flea markets with her to talk with each other and learn more about teammates, Loweth spied some tokens that she instinctively their respective cultures. It was an experience that bought to take home with her.

Loweth relished.

“I brought back some clothes and Taiwanese currency,” “I got to meet a whole lot of new people Loweth said. “I also brought back several gifts for my friends.” and make some new friends. I made friends with In the end, Loweth was thankful for the opportunity to Smiley, a pitcher for Nantou College, our translator visit Taiwan and become immersed in a foreign culture.

Janice, and our hotel bellhop,” Loweth said. “I also “It was an amazing experience,” Loweth said. made friends with Spy, an Olympic player who was {by Graeme Wilson} there teaching another class. Later, I was able to talk

“The trip was meant as an opportunity for us to interact with other softball teams from around the world.”

SENIOR Cassie Loweth experiences taiwanese culture during a softball club trip

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Seniors share the things they would make sure to pack for college {Compiled by Brooke Fath}

“I would bring a comfy blanket because it is good when you don’t want to go to class you can sleep comfortable.”

senior James Bringle

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“I would have a good mind set so you will do what is right as opposed to what’s wrong.”

senior Trevor Setser

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“I would bring a video game system because you can’t study all the time.”

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senior Alicca Rice

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“A stuffed animal if you sleep with it because it will give you a sense of security while staying at a new place.”

senior Amber Lewis “A debit or credit card because it is easier to carry and you won’t have to worry about losing cash.”

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senior Brittany Evans

“I would bring a laptop because you need it for school and it helps keep you in contact with those back home.”

senior Avery Browning

Saying Goodbye Senior Brandon Eddelman makes his high school years memorable and decides to join the Marines after graduation

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{photo by Madeline Hodek}

Senior Brandon Eddelman ponders his choice to join the Marines.

s freshman year begins, students wonder what high school will bring them. Most people try to make the most out of their high school years. As time goes on they make memories and meet new people and before they know it, it’s time to focus on college and graduating from high school.

Senior Brandon Eddelman gives underclassmen feedback on how to make your high school experience meaningful.

Because Eddelman planned on joining the Marines for next year, he did not take the S.A.T. “I didn’t take the S.A.T because I’m not going straight into college, but I would suggest getting it done as soon as possible so you can start working on getting scholarships to help pay for college,” Eddelman said.

Eddelman’s senior project was on the D.A.R.E program to keep kids off drugs and alcohol.

“I was influenced to do this project because most of my family are alcoholics,” Eddelman said.

Eddelman admitted that the most stressful part about the senior project was simply getting started with it.

“I had to contact the D.A.R.E officer to get my project approved and it took forever,” Eddelman said.

“Everything else was pretty much even. There was really not an easy part.”

Eddelman does not have too many regrets during high school.

“I have a girlfriend to take to this year’s prom, so there’s not really any regrets, but I wish I was a little

better at math and my hand writing could improve a little.”

Eddelman had advice for the underclassmen to help prepare them for their senior year and move on their way towards college.

“Get all of your major classes over before the last semester of your senior year, there is lots of stress,” Eddelman said.

Eddelman’s favorite high school experience was the Veteran’s Project during his junior year. “I’m going into the Marines after high school, so I wanted to get as much information on the Marines as I could,“ Eddelman said. “I got to interview veterans that were in war and hear about their experiences.”

Eddelman is also preparing and training himself physically for the Marines.

“I take a weight class here at school for strength.

I go to martial arts class four days a week to learn self- defense tactics and to help increase my cardio endurance,” Eddelman said. “And every Wednesday I go to the recruiters office for physical training to help a little bit of both strength and endurance.”

The Marines started to become a tradition for Eddelman’s family.

“First my grandpa entered, then my brother, and now I will be going into the Marines,” she said Being in the Marines meant a lot to Eddelman.

“The Marine Corps means everything to me. I’ll get money for a college through the Marines, and I have always wanted a challenge to help my mental and physical strength,” Eddelman said. {by Brooke Fath}

Changing Directions Junior Lindsey Padalik turns the page in the next chapter of her life, performing theater

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s a child, she grew up playing the game of fast-pitch softball; spending an enormous amount of time and dedication just to get a little bit closer to achieving her goals. As time went on, however, she decided her dreams had changed. Junior Lindsey Padalik quit high school softball to perform and dedicate her time to theatre.

“Making the decision to quit softball was very hard, softball was my life,” Padalik said.

“I don’t regret my decision because I enjoy theater and I am playing on a travel team over the summer.”

Padalik had played softball for about ten years before she made this decision to switch to theatre. She had been on a total of five travel teams and played in high school her freshman and sophomore years on varsity.

“During the high school season I was playing every day after school and on most Saturdays,” Padalik said. “Even over the summer for my travel team I was practicing three times a week and then playing tournaments every weekend.”

Padalik is still going to play travel over the summer.

“This year I am playing for Indiana Nitro over the summer,” Padalik said. “It’s good that I can still play summer ball so I don’t have to give up softball completely.”

Padalik’s parents were very supportive of

her decision.

“My parents wanted me to be happy,” Padalik said. “They knew I enjoyed both softball and theatre, so the decision was up to me.”

Padalik admitted that there are times she missed playing softball.

“The thing I miss the most about softball is playing in actual games,” Padalik said.

Padalik had been interested in theatre ever since she was a little girl.

“When I lived in Detroit, as a child I danced, then I moved to Columbus and started to play softball,” Padalik said. “After dedicating all my time to softball, I decided to pick theatre back up.”

Padalik performed in the spring musical ‘Of Thee I Sing’.

“I am in the chorus in the musical,” Padalik said. “My favorite song is the title of the play, ‘Of Thee I Sing’.”

Before a performance the performers gathered together, worked on exercises and got their energy going. They perfect their parts and put on their make up as they prepared for the show.

“Before the show begins I get very nervous. I make sure that I know every single line,” Padalik said. “If I come across any rough spots, I fix them. My main focus when I’m out on the stage is don’t mess up.”

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Junior Lindsey Padalik hangs out in the green room, the place she chose over softball. {photo by Madeline Hodek}

{by Brooke Fath}

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Photographic memories

Junior Shelby Miller uses photography to remember all her life adventures {compiled by Deirdre Douglas} {photos for 33 Things}

The birthday cake that Miller’s mother made for her on her 17th birthday, February 13th.

A crowd shot Miller took of fans While baby-sitting, Miller took this behind her while at a Metro Station photo of her niece playing outside. concert.

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Willkommen (Welcome)

Students from Columbus’ sister city lohne, Germany visited North for two weeks. Junior Natasha Powell shares her experience.

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n April 3, adults and students waited outside in the cold, bitter weather looking around for the vehicle that Mrs. Ruth Musillami drove and the three other vehicles that would follow. They were waiting for the 18 students from Lohne, Germany that would be staying with them. Junior Natasha Powell waited for Vanessa Ussling, the student who would soon be living with her.

“My family has always wanted to host. My little brother and my mom are really excited to have her here,” Powell said.

Before Ussling’s arrival Powell and Ussling wrote e-mails almost every day to get to know each other.

“We talk about the similarities between us,” Powell said.

Powell hoped that their friendship through writing would make Ussling more comfortable coming to the United States.

“She [Ussling] asked about what type of clothes she will need and what type of transportation we will take to get to school,” Powell said.

Along with arranging the small stuff, such as what to pack, the host students had to also make sure their houses would be suitable for the exchange students.

“Vanessa didn’t like seafood and my family doesn’t eat it so I knew she would be okay at my house,” Powell said. “One kid was allergic to cats so he had to make sure he didn’t go to any houses with cats.”

Once the details were arranged Ussling was set for her stay in America.

The first few sights of the United States were not surprising to Ussling.

“Everything is really big here, like the streets and houses,” Ussling said. “I expected to see what I saw in films which portrayed America very well.”

One of the first places Powell took Ussling when she arrived

was Wal-Mart.

“It was really huge, with a lot of people,” Ussling said.

From stores to transportation, as well as school, the differences were endless.

“In Germany, the class schedule was always different; it would change everyday,” Ussling said. “Here, it is the same every day.”

Once at school with Powell, Ussling noticed a major change.

“The way people dress at school here is a lot more casual than in Germany,” Ussling said. “I do wear sweats sometimes to school, but not as much as students do here.”

Powell took Ussling to everyday events. She also wanted to show her places she wouldn’t typically get to see.

“In history club, we took a trip to Conner Prairie so I wanted to bring Vanessa,” Powell said.

After the trip Powell and Ussling shared many memories .

“It was very crazy. We had to act like slaves which was scary,” Ussling said.

Another site they wanted the exchange students to see was a typical college campus. The students all went to Indiana University for a visit.

“IU was huge! It was like their own little city,” Ussling said.

“Our universities can’t even compare.”

Leaving on April 20, the impact Ussling had on Powell’s life was significant.

“I really enjoyed talking to her,” Powell said. “I would never have learned some of the stuff she told me through a book or in class.”

Ussling left behind small town Columbus to head to New York City for five days before flying home to Germany. Ussling had stayed in touch with her family during her stay by e-mailing them everyday.

“We didn’t watch the news much while she was around. I didn’t want her [Ussling] to think bad stuff is all that happens here,” Powell said.

(photo for 33 Things)

{by Natalie Bush}

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etting up at 4 in the morning and being in good spirits are rarely two phrases that are used together, but for sophomore Nick Tobias these phrases went together perfectly.

“In the morning, I have to get up and feed the cows and pigs and water them, “ Tobias said. “In the afternoon when I get home I feed and water them again.”

Tobias’ family farm has had many animals come through its’ fences.

“We had two horses, three cows and eight pigs,” Tobias said.

After his family farm had to sell their animals, Tobias decided to get a job on a different farm.

“I work on a farm during the summer,” Tobias said. “We grow corn, wheat and beans, and the farmer I work for has chickens, goats and beef cows.”

Tobias had been working on the farm for a year.

“I got the job a year ago, after I met Chad Simms. He owns a farm by Ceraland,” Tobias said.

Knowing other people that worked on the farm made the job more enjoyable for Tobias.

“My brother, Jeffrey Tobias, works with me on the farm,” Tobias said.

Tobias was responsible for making sure all the animals were fed and watered.

“When I get there I have to get their feed and check water for all animals, check in with the farmer and see what we’re doing that day,” Tobias said. “Before we leave we feed and water all the animals again.”

While working on the farm Tobias learned a lot.

“I learned a lot working out there that I didn’t think I would need to know,” Tobias said.

Tobias enjoyed working and living on a farm so much he hated to leave when the summer was over.

“My least favorite part is when we all go back to school and have to wait until next year to work again,” Tobias said.

(photo by Marissa McEwan)

Greven (Center) listens to the band, Young Mosaic, at the Maji Concert. The concert was a fundraiser to help Greven’s father install a water pump in an orphanage in Kitale, Kenya.

Lending a Helping Hand Junior Nicholas Greven’s father travels back and forth from Eldoret and Nairobi, Kenya doing charity work

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fter having two parents in the Peace Corps, it only makes sense that junior Nicholas Greven would be inspired to help people.

“My mom and [my dad] were both in the Peace Corps and they have influenced me to be interested in travel and service,” Greven said.

Greven’s parents were both stationed in Africa for their time in the Peace Corps.

“In the Peace Corps my dad was in Gabon and my mom was in Niger,” Greven said.

While in the Peace Corps his parents helped in different ways.

“My mom was an English teacher in Niger for two years. My dad worked in agriculture, specifically fish farming,” Greven said.

Greven’s dad travels back and forth to Eldoret, Kenya and Nairobi, Kenya.

“He goes to Eldoret, Kenya to do construction consulting on a hospital that the AMPATH Program is building there,” Greven said.

Greven’s father’s work in construction is what led him to the IU-Kenya program.

“He got involved because of his experience with construction. I suppose it helped that he had been to Africa in the past,” Greven said.

His father has been involved in the program for about five years.

“He originally got involved through the AIDS Action group in Columbus, whom he had helped to organize benefits,” Greven said. “Upon giving the money Aids Action had raised to IU-Kenya he offered his services as a construction consultant.”

Greven’s parents motivate him to become more involved in the world. “[Their travels] have gotten me interested in public health issues and made me realize they are a serious problem,” Greven said.

Although Greven has not yet joined his dad in the program he hoped to in the future. “[I hope] to go with him the next time he goes,” Greven said.

The impact that his father’s travels has had on Greven’s life has been profound.

“That [my dad] travels influences me a lot because it gives me a better informed perspective on the world,” Greven said.

{by Sydni Mullis} TOBIAS SHOWS A pig at the fair in August of 2007.

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{by Sydni Mullis}

Sophomore Nick Tobias explains his knowledge of living and working on a farm

(photo for 33 Things)

e e b s i r F e t a Ultim Members of North’s Cross Country team give ‘33 Things’ some information about a tradition and past-time they share outside of running.

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photo by Natalie Bush

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uring the off-season, the Cross Country team has a hobby that not only keeps them in shape, but helps them stay united as a team.

Several winter and summer afternoons the team can be found in the field at North Christian Church, playing Ultimate Frisbee. Ultimate Frisbee is the official name of the game, while a “Frisbee” is just the disk used to play.

“I just remember coming into high school and playing in the winter during the off season. It is tradition”, cross-country team member junior Mike Solik said.

Though the players do get competitive, it is more of a fun past-time than anything else.

Occasionally, even friends of the cross runners get together and join in on the game.

“Ultimate [Frisbee] has been a tradition between all of the runners, but my brother is the one who got me personally into it” Solik said,,“The tradition has been around for at least eight years. It may have been around longer, but I’m not sure.”

Junior Eric Scher, another member of the Cross Country team, takes part in the athletic side of the game, but also enjoys making memories with his friends.

“Usually, at some point during the game when someone passes the frisbee to Slick [Mike Solik], and he will start screaming ‘the winds are in my favor!’ before he hurls it toward the trees,” Scher said.

Aside from being a way for a huge group of friends to get together and hang out, Ultimate Frisbee is also a way for the team to make new friends.

“I always like to see the people new to the team coming out to play,” Scher said. “It’s neat to see everyone getting into the game and is a really good bonding experience for the team.”

{by Hannah Perkinson}

Kick Stand

This summer, take a bike ride with Timmy White

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enior Timmy White did not feel the need for speed. Instead, he hoped on his bike and took a leisurely ride.

“My parents taught me how to ride my bike, we would go on family rides a lot when I was younger,” White said. “My first bike was Ninja Turtle.”

Ever since White’s trike days, riding his bike versus driving had been a simple decision.

“Before I got my license I rode my bike everywhere,” White said. “Once my friend and I even rode to the bowling alley.”

Saving gas money as well as helping the environment, White did not mind enduring bad weather.

“I rode my bike basically this whole school year, even through the winter,” White said.

Below freezing temperatures are common for winter mornings causing White to have to wear layers to help him stay warm.

“In the winter I wear gloves and a fuzzy hat along with my winter coat,” White said.

Compared to last year White has greatly increased his riding time.

“Last year I didn’t ride my bike to school as much, I probably only rode half the time,” White said.

With record breaking gas prices at the beginning of the year, White saved hundreds opting to ride instead of drive.

“From August to November I put zero gallons of gas in my car,” White said.

Along with conserving money, White enjoyed the other benefits to riding.

“It’s about a mile from my house to school so it takes me only about five minutes,” White said. “It’s really cool because I can sleep in and not have to worry about getting a parking spot.”

Almost everyday you can see White’s bike locked to a tree outside the band doors.

Even next year, in college, White hopes on taking his bike.

“I plan on riding my bike to classes in college,” White said. “And hopefully teach my children how to ride.” {story and photos Natalie Bush}

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FRESHMAN CAITLIN WILSON warms up on her tuba during band class.

FRESHMAN CAITLIN WILSON puts on mascara, preparing for a pageant.

FRESHMAN CAITLIN WILSON tries on her pageant dress.

{photos by Luke Carr and Madeline Hodek}

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Though some people may have assumed that all of very day for weeks, freshman Caitlin the responsibilities Wilson carried on her shoulders Wilson dug through her mailbox, hoping would be a disadvantage in a competition such as the from letter a thing; to find one particular Miss Junior Indiana Teen pageant, because of stress or the Miss Junior Teen Miss pageant. The day time management, Wilson felt entirely different. get not the letter finally arrived she did “I think that performing in band and competitive of stack the through shuffle to a chance cheer will help me in the pageant. These activities have mail. Her brother beat her to it. helped me gain confidence to be in front of a crowd,“ some‘Hey, said, he “I walked in after school and Wilson said. “I truly love performing and always strive to thing came in the mail for you, it’s a huge envelope.’ He give my best.” open to room my handed it to me and I ran upstairs to a In addition to the incredible amount of attention Wilson was e envelop the of out came that it. The first thing d devoted to her activities and teams, Wilson also had a selecte letter that said ‘Congratulations! You have been passion for staying involved in the world of politics. as a state finalist!’ I was so proud of myself,” Wilson said.

“I consider myself a Republican and I usually side and This was Wilson’s first pageant, and though she did with the Republican candidate’s debates,” Wilson letagree The . thrilled was she not quite know what to expect, said. “Politics spark my interest ter contained pageant dates, policies, a name badge because I think it’s interesting to “I love to work and a state finalist certificate. the decisions made in with other people see howgton “I have my certificate displayed on the wall in my can affect an average Washin said. room. It’s a rather humble display though,” she and help them girl like me in Columbus, Indiana” stuck just It’s g. anythin or “It doesn’t have a frame Regardless of the busy lifestyle learn new things.” on the wall with a piece of tape next to my closet.”

Wilson led, she had people in that after try a try Wilson decided to give pagean that made it easier for her life her receiving an open call in the mail. In February 2009, her ambitions created. that needs the mind not do tion who informa al Wilson submitted her photos and person tive of me. My suppor been “My family has always to the Miss Junior Teen Indiana pageant open call, held in I need to be,” where me take to willing always is a mom was t Indianapolis. The Miss Junior Teen Indiana pagean she has so go, the on Wilson said. “We are always division of the National American Miss pageant. Wilson’s ” buddy. g travelin my e becom inspiration drew from many places, including thoughts to Unlike free time, ambitions were something that help and inspire others.

Wilson had plenty. Wilson planned of maintaining her “I hope that I can help girls realize their inner beauty impressive grades, and venturing on to a secondary eduand help them find confidence,” Wilson said. cation, though she did not yet have a concrete career The pageant will not be held until July, but that’s not plan. Nevertheless, Wilson did feel that the activities she to say that Wilson had time to spare before she needed of le involved herself in were ones that will benefit her in all schedu hectic a juggled to start preparing for it. She fields of life. her own, in addition to the required training seminars “I love to work with other people and help them 28.

March on began and meetings of the pageant, which learn new things. I also love being in front of a group.

“At the first training seminar, I was a little anxious I think this is why I like competitive cheer and band,” called were because I didn’t know what to expect. We Wilson said. “Pageantry will help with any career I plan up to walk out on the stage and speak into the mito to pursue. It gives you confidence, poise, and public crophone. It was really cool,” Wilson said. “I also got g speaking skills that will help you achieve anything. “ amazin was That .

Indiana meet the reigning Miss Teen Although Wilson may seem like an endless source and kind of intimidating at the same time.” and motivation, she is still, however, a normal drive g of Marchin t Concer Wilson is involved in North’s teenage girl. Wilson occasionally found herself needBand and was a member of the cheer team, d ing a pick-me-up, and she achieved that in a way she attende Columbus Power Elite. Wilson also described as ‘giving herself a pep talk.’ marching band practices over this summer, “There is a phrase that I remind myself of every in addition to her pageant.

I get frustrated, tired, and feel like giving up. This of time job good a do I think “I really phrase is ‘Winners never quit, and quitters never win.’ balancing my school career This gives me a sense of determination because I want ambial individu with my to be a winner in life. Not just in pageants or competitions. I manage to keep my tions, I want to be successful in achieving my life goals with straight As, travel too,” Wilson said. “I always ask myself, ‘Do I want to be cheer team, practice for remembered as a quitter or a winner?’ I answer myself band, attend church youth by pulling my shoulders back, standing up straight, and group, and still make time giving my best. That way I can truly say I am a winner.” for myself and my friends,” {by Hannah Perkinson} Wilson said.

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33 Things finds out the best concessions to buy at Yes! Cinema

Most Expensive

Starburst Chewy Sweet Tarts Nerd’s Rope: $1.50 Dots Peanut M&M’s Kit-Kat: $2.50 John Kelly truffle fudge: $3.25

Combos Two medium drinks and popcorn: $10.00 Kid’s pack: small drink, small popcorn and $1.50 candy: $7.00 Large popcorn and two drinks: $11.00

The Gaming Life

Senior Stephan Miller reads a Dungeons and Dragons book. {photo by Lori Kooiman}

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aking video games into the real world, Dungeons and Dragons players took these plot lines into action. Senior Jacob Clark had played video games previously, but once he found people playing Dungeons and Dragons he was hooked.

“I came across a couple of friends that played.

After watching them play enough times, I started to understand it, but I have mostly taught myself,” Clark said. “It’s like video games without the TV.” To become involved in this game, Clark said it took book work as well as studying other players.

Clark watched his friends play games to be good enough to start his own character.

“To start you need three books, Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Handbook and Monster Manual,” Clark said. “The Player’s Handbook will help to make a character, the Dungeon Guide tells what the dungeon master should do and the Monster Manual tells of the monsters you will encounter.”

The game was based on how much knowledge each player had of their character, the other

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Seniors Jacob Clark and Stephan Miller love to play Dungeons and Dragons {by Lori Kooiman}

characters and all things involved in game play.

Clark found that Dungeons and Dragons brought his friends together.

“I like it because for the most part it gives me something to do with my friends and gives us one day a week to hang out,” Clark said. “It is also a lot of fun because we have a lot of inside jokes from the funny stuff that happens.”

Senior Stephan Miller started playing Dungeons and Dragons as a business venture freshman year.

“My friend was going to play the World D and D game with a base module,” Miller said. “The same game was being played all over the world.

He received free miniatures and free stuff, so I just planned on selling my free stuff back to him after the game.”

Miller sold the free things he had received, but then decided he really liked the game and to continue on.

“I liked it and I wanted something new to play.

I played with the pre-made character to learn the rules of the game. There is not a good way to teach D and D. You can explain everything but then an unexpected thing will happen and then they know nothing,” Miller said. “You just have to sit down with the Player’s Handbook and get the combat rounds down.”

Miller had played 40 games or more but only four of them being successful. Most games end because the players cannot meet anymore to play.

Each game is called a campaign.

“It gives me a chance to do something I am good at that not a lot of people understand,” Miller said. “I take pride in knowing the rules and being able to help other people.”

Dungeons and Dragons led Miller into other role playing games.

“I play L.A.R.P., live action role playing, in Indianapolis as a part of the global game called Vampires of the Requiem,” Miller said.

This style of gaming took more discipline when it came to be true to the character and the game itself.

“This game is being played all over the world.

For seven to nine hours you have to be the character,” Miller said. “I am a 17-year-old boy from Hartford, Connecticut from the 1850s, who was turned into a vampire and is in search of a family and a place to fit in.”

The players must speak and act in every way like the character they have created.

“It is really hard to separate myself from my character, but I am a pretty intelligent person, but my character is illiterate. I have to pretend I don’t understand big words,” Miller said.

Gaming has become a part of Miller’s life in that he feels more comfortable about where his life is.

“Before things didn’t make sense but now with role playing things really don’t makes sense, but I like it,” Miller said.

SENIOR JACOB CLARK plays Dungeons and Dragons in his free time. {photo by Alex Weisner}

IN THE

FAST LANE

freshman megan montgomery

People are rushing from class to class during passing period. Then come up on a clump of people, all crowded into one area of the hallway. Suddenly, their journey comes to a grinding halt; this traffic jam is known as Senior Circle.

Hostility can become a normal occurrence when students are trying to get to their class, but why not get to know a new person in the hallway? 33 Things gets to know three different students on their way to class through Senior Circle. {complied by Ashley King }

senior john sturgis

junior ethan hooten

33. Favorite place to eat?

Carlo’s Pizza

33. Favorite Halloween costume?

A ninja

33. Favorite place to eat?

Papa’s Grill

33. If you won the lottery, what would you spend it on?

Cars and a house

33. If you could only eat one food the rest of your life, what would it be?

Beef Jerky

33. Favorite sports team?

My cross country team

33. Craziest place you have fallen asleep?

A tree

33. How many keys are on your key chain?

Two

33. Can you unwrap a starburst in your mouth?

Yes

33. Last song played on your iPod? “Cleveland is the Reason”

33. Where do you buy your groceries?

Wal-mart

{compiled by Chelsea Perry}

Students give stats on texting addiction

Cell phone CRAZE

33. Strangest pet?

Hermit crab

freshman Becca Brougher

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Pole Vaulter

Junior Caleb Denney clears the bar for track talent

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College- the only person from North who is attending Notre Dame from the Class of 2009 “I’ve always wanted to go there ever since I can remember. My father attended there and he is now a surgeon, but as of now I am still undecided when it comes to my major.”

Dogs- his two dogs can actually open the doors in their home “They figured out how to open doors, so they open the pantry doors and eat all of our snacks.

Now we have to put rubber bands on those doors so they can’t get in.”

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Memories- freshman year was by far his favorite year of high school “Everything was new and everything seemed so much bigger. As friends we were together more and spent more time with each other. I miss my friend Austin Goode (who went to East).”

Hair Styles - recently he got a new hair style “I’ve done the bowl cut for the past three years for the dodge ball tournament. Everyone on our team does something different and crazy with their hair.”

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Classes- he loves to create handmade keepsakes “My favorite class is ceramics. I’m in ceramics two. I like Mr. Pulley and I like to make stuff with my hands instead of doing class work.”

Crosswords- crosswords test his mind “Every morning Mrs. Hilber makes copies of the crossword out of the paper. I complete it everyday, I’m actually pretty good at it.”

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Sports- increases his intensity for baseball each year “Sophomore year I got to dress varsity. We were ranked fourth in the state. My junior year I was a designated hitter on varsity. And this year I play first base and am a designated hitter on varsity, each year I’ve worked my way up a step.

Cody Penrose, senior, and I hit back to back home runs in the first inning of the first game.”

{photo by Sarah Peters}

{compiled by Chelsea Perry}

{by Jason Latimer}

s junior Caleb Denney secured his grip on the pole, he readied his mind for the jump ahead. He began his sprint down the runway and soon approached the box.

Denney stuck the pole, completed the plant, rocked back and jumped. He could sense victory as he soared over the bar, just as he did when he first took up the sport.

“I have been pole vaulting since the beginning of track season my freshman year,” Denney said. “I started because it seemed like it would be an adrenaline rush.”

After trying it for the first time, Denney decided to stick with pole vault instead of another track activity.

“I pole vault because there is a lot more technical skill than running events,” he said. “It requires a lot of technique to be good at.”

Even with a sound approach, pole vault can be an intimidating sport.

“The biggest challenge is not letting fear get to you,” Denney said. “Pole vault can be very dangerous, and when you worry about that, you become a little more timid when ‘attacking’ the vault, causing you to mess up.”

The euphoria of soaring across the bar is well worth that bit of courage.

“The best part [is] flying through the air and landing on the mats,” he said.

Just as Denney found pole vault to be an enjoyable sport, he thought other people would have a good time with it.

“Of course I would recommend it,” Denney said. “I would tell them that the people are fun and that vaulting is fun.”

Pole vault is far from simple, but that was all the more reason for Denney to carry on with it.

“It may be a little difficult at times,” he said. “But who doesn’t like a good challenge?”

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he swipe of his dolphin sunset credit card was a familiar sight to gas, and then they carry a balance, and they continue to pay interest on a sophomore Eric Prentiss, and this time it was no big deal. Ever since purchase that they have long since used,” she said. “It winds up not being a his trip to Germany last year, when his mother gave him a credit card, good way to manage your money.”

Prentiss became accustomed to simply charging it.

Every year, millions of Americans fell into the same problems Richardson “I use it to buy everything,” Prentiss said. “Except for things I don’t want did. a record of.”

“I think credit cards could be more Prentiss started using this principle after transparent about what’s actually he was caught for using his credit card for involved in the fees,” Richardson said. purchases not outlined by his mother, such “If you ever look at a credit card agreeas energy drinks and sandwiches. ment, you could fold it out and it might “I bought Amps and subs with it and be three feet long of fine print back-todidn’t realize it would show up on record,” back with all kinds of verbs.”

Prentiss said. “Me and mom had a talk after It may seem deceiving, but those that.” catches were where the companies Prentiss quickly came to understand make money. what the standards were for a credit card “Indiana has one of the highest user. bankruptcy rates and home foreclosure “You need to be responsible and rates,” Richardson said. trustworthy to not abuse it,” Prentiss said.

We need to better educate and “If you’re going to have one, be sure you’re prepare our kids for the future and responsible.” credit cards in order to make Indiana {photo by Jason Latimer} In the matter of money, sometimes the better off.

SOPHOMORE ERIC PRENTISS hands his credit card to a Subway best way to learn was to face problems “With financial education, I think cashier and overcome them yourself. Business you need to start early, and it needs to teacher Laura Richardson gained part of her business knowledge this way. be continuous and ongoing,” Richardson said. “Many kids walk out of high “When I teach my personal finance class, I tell kids the mistakes I made school and don’t understand what interest is or how it’s computed, or how with credit cards,” she said. “I know about credit cards and I know the that really adds on to the price of the things that they buy.” pitfalls because I’ve experienced that stuff first-hand.”

Richardson had a great idea to help solve that problem.

Richardson first started using a credit card in college, when her parents “At North, we have the personal finance class,” she said. “If that were gave her one to use. a requirement for all students in order to graduate, I think that would put “They told me certain things I was supposed to use it for, but I wound [Indiana] at least one step towards better educating students.” up using it for everything,” she said.

Perhaps by this method, people will be better able to manage expenses Richardson cautioned against habitually using credit cards for small and credit cards, despite the urge to spend as Prentiss described it. purchases, like she did, and how it can lead to debt.

“It’s a blessing to be able to buy things when you want,” Prentiss said.

“What people use credit cards for is just day-to-day expenses, meals, “But a burden because you have the power to buy so much.” {by Jason Latimer}

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Students in all different relationship statuses explain their opinions about dating {compiled by Lori Kooiman}

33. When should the guy pay for a date?

Grow: Each person should pay Fier: Special occasions Hoover: First date Cramer: He should pay for the first few 33: Best Place for a date?

Grow: Casual, at one of your houses Fier: Girls favorite place to eat Hoover: Picnic by a lake Cramer: Anderson Falls for a picnic 33. When can you have the first kiss?

Grow: Anytime its right Fier: When the time is right Hoover: Third or fourth date Cramer: Third date senior Hannah Grow status: in a relationship

33. Do you keep track of the months?

Grow: Yes Fier: I just listen to her Hoover: I remember the date Cramer: No I don’t. I’d just listen to her

freshman Annika Hoover status: single

junior Jeremy Cramer status: single

33: Should a girl ever have to pay?

Grow: Yes Fier: Yes Hoover: It depends, if its expensive I’d chip in a bit Cramer: Yes sometimes, depending on how long you’ve been together 33. When do you meet the parents?

Grow: After a few dates Fier: First or second date Hoover: I would want him to meet mine first Cramer: Within the first 4 dates senior Ryan Fier status: in a relationship

Super fan Certain fans can be classified as super fans; find out who E

very school has one. It’s the guy at the football game that has his body covered in blue paint, or the girl at the basketball game with the painted tank top.

“A super fan is a dedicated individual who would be happy to attend any sporting event and would go crazy,” senior Matt Harrison said.

Super fans wore crazy outfits and cheered on the team the whole game. They led the fans in cheers and started the wave across the student section and, on rare occasions, they got the parents involved as well.

“A super fan must have passion,” Central basketball coach Mr. Mike McBride said. “I refuse to miss a Notre Dame football game.”

A super fan knew the team and everyone who played the positions.

“North has good super fans, but not enough of them,” Harrison said.

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games, soccer games or football games ready to cheer and support their team.

“Our super fans are supportive to our team and distracting to the other team, which is exactly what they are supposed to do,” Harrison said.

Wearing the proper attire is a huge part of being a good super fan for North.

“Dressing up helps you get in the mood,” Harrison said.

A super fan is someone who will dress up and lead the crowd in cheers during the game.

Super fans are supportive no matter what the score is, and they try to boost the team to play better.

“I have been involved with the super fans and a lot of them are fun,” Harrison said.

North has many dedicated super fans but there is always room for {by Kayleigh Steigerwalt} more.

{photo by Madeline Hodek}

[Robot man]

Senior Brice Russell is an avid member of the robotics club

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igh anxiety and everyone was ecstatic, no one could hear a thing. This was regionals for the robotics team according to senior Brice Russell.

Russell had been on the robotics team for all four years and had been captain for two years.

“I’ve been co-captain since my sophomore year,” Russell said.

Russell joined the robotics team because robotics teacher Mr. Sims asked him to.

“It was a new club forming and they needed people to join,” Russell said. “Every first Saturday in January we come in to school in the morning and watch the official broadcast by NASA and they tell us what our mission is,” Russell said.

The NASA broadcast told the robotics team what their mission for the year was going to be. Each year the robotics team had a different mission they have to complete.

“This year we had to deliver ‘moon rocks’ and put them in a trailer behind enemy lines.”

Every competition had a prize of nine-million dollars in scholarships and Russell won 35 thousand dollars in scholarships.

“It wasn’t that big a deal, it was just like, okay” Each year the robotics team got out of school for four days to compete in regionals.

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{by Madeline Hodek}

SENIOR BRICE RUSSELL stands by the robotics team flag in the classroom. {photo by Madeline Hodek}

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ocks. A Headband. A favorite song.

Whether it’s an article of clothing or a method of preparation, athletes put their own twist on the term ‘lucky charm.’

Some athletes rely on objects or rituals to help with their success.

“I always have to listen to my iPod before I run. I like to listen to songs that pump me up to run. I also always wear the same socks for races,” freshman Macey Thornburg said.

There has been no scientific study to prove that these lucky charms really do help in competition. But athletes know in their minds that they need that lucky charm, that

ritual to be done before the competition, to be able to perform to the best of their ability.

“Before every basketball game, I have to take a shower. It probably doesn’t help me as far as performance, But I do it anyway. I think in my mind it causes me to feel like it helps me, I feel like I play better when I do it,” freshman Tyler Goodall said.

Whether it be solely mental, or whether one actually does perform better with the use of their ritual or lucky charm, it’s there as a pacifier, a security blanket, a familiar feeling.

“It makes me feel like I’m in my own world, and that nobody can compete with me. It just makes me more confident in my race,” sophomore Gabe Ocasio said.

Most student athletes have lucky charms, even if it goes unnoticed. Some may not even realize that they have a lucky charm or a ritual until one time they don’t have it, and then they can feel the absence.

“I don’t think I could run without listening to ‘A Bay Bay’ before a race because it’s part of my preparation. I have to have the same routine before each race or else it just doesn’t feel right,” Ocasio said. {by Jaclyn Gill}

SOPHOMORE GABE OCASIO unties his shoe to prepare to run.

{photo by Madeline Hodek}

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Junior Casey Wilson fills in the blanks to tell more about himself My nickname is

Charles Telephanewine

When I get bored, I My favorite thing to do on a Friday night is My favorite movie is

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When life gives you lemons you make Kool-Aid My dream car is

Jeep Cherokee

Oh, Mom!

Students talk about life at school with a parent as a staff member

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t school you get eight hours of time away from your parents. Imagine going to school with them. That’s what junior Barrett Beach does Monday through Friday with his mom, LRC assistant Mrs. Judith Brown.

Beach agrees that having a teacher here is not always as bad as people my think.

“If I need money for lunch or a permission slip signed, she is always around, “ Beach said. “Also, I can get free rides to and from school.”

Although sometimes, Beach does not like having his parent working in the same building.

“She tends to tell embarrassing stories about me to her kids,” Beach said.

“I’ve had kids walk up to me in the halls and ask me if I’ve really done this or that, I ask them ‘Where did you hear that?’, and it usually traces back to my mom.”

Besides being embarrassed by his mother, school work is a neverending reminder.

“She is a constant watchdog of my grades,” Beach said.

Not all aspects of having a parent here at school is negative.

“It’s very convenient to always have her around,” Beach said, “It’s always nice to know at least one person here is always rooting for me.”

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The Write Stuff

Sophomore Lefty Rivera writes to gain self-confidence

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ophomore Lefty Rivera may not look like the classic writer, but he often wrote stories to express himself. He wanted to break the stereotypes that are put on him.

“People in general make the assumption that I come off as mean, but they just need to get to know me,” Rivera said.

Rivera wanted to show people who he is through his writing. He wrote so he could be who he really was. Rivera tried to push the limits and write what he felt no matter what.

“I [think] no one will cross the boundaries that I cross,” Rivera said. “I don’t know any teen that has as much ambition that I have to inform readers, or to be successful.” wWhile Rivera wanted what most teens want, to be successful, that is not what drives him to write.

“I don’t know my dad, so my second oldest brother basically raised and taught

me. My mom is one of those people who don’t really know how to show love, so my ambition is to impress her,” Rivera said.

Rivera wrote about his life, and about the world around him. Rivera can turn anything into a story.

“I write about anything that pops out, or sounds interesting,” Rivera said. “Even turning everyday words into a story you will want to read again, again and again.”

If the talent is writing, get paper, because not very many people can write down what they are thinking or put it into a story. Take things for granted and live your life. No matter the talent do it even if it doesn’t entertain others.

“Writing helps me get my feelings out there,” Rivera said, “I know if people don’t like the things I write it doesn’t matter because I like them, and I can also always change some things around.”

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or sophomore Trey Sanders the school day would not be the same with out his mom and English teacher Mrs. Sarah Sanders.

“It has it’s benefits like an extra locker,” Sanders said. “She can help me with homework and other stuff.”

Although Sanders has never had his mother as a teacher he does not always like having her at school.

“It’s annoying,” Sanders said. “She embarrasses me sometimes because she is very loud and I’m not.”

Without his mom at school Sanders would most likely not do his homework.

“She knows my teachers and she knows if I am working hard or being lazy,” Sanders said.

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tudents go to their counselor for information and advice. Sophomore Adam Davis can go to his mom, guidance counselor Mrs. LuAnn Davis.

Davis like other students has Mrs. Davis as their counselor.

“I have my mom for my counselor, but I don’t have to meet with her like everyone else does,” Davis said, “If I need something signed or I need a pass I can go to her.”

Davis’s mom is in tune with how her son is doing in school.

“She always knows my grades or if I upset a teacher,” Davis said.

Davis’s mom is like any other; she wants her son to accomplish the best.

“She is always on me to get things done,” Davis said.

Even though Davis’s mom is a constant watchdog, he would not change his mother’s career.

“While it is annoying sometimes, I think the good outweighs the bad,” Davis said. {compiled by Katee Holman} {photos by Madeline Hodek}

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sophomore lefty rivera writes a story {photo by Kelsey Moriarty}

TIME WARP

Onlookers pay attention to the presentation at Dance Marathon

Junior Leslie Winters takes a preschooler trick-ortreating

Upperclassmen sit in the auditorium at the Grad Panel

Take a look back at the school year {photos by Madeline Hodek}

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Senior Tyler Criswell is congratulated by Coach Sheridan

Senior Grace Smith helps customers at Cinderella’s Closet Juniors Corbin Brooks and Luke Kleinhenz steer their cardboard boat through the track set up in the pool for Physics class

A day in band {compiled by Heather Caplinger} {illustration by Lindsey Thompson}

Step 1:

Junior Cassie Boyer explains how she puts together her clarinet for band class every day

I get my case from my cubby and go to the band room and sit in my chair and open my case.

Step 3: I take out my bell (or bottom part) then I get the lower joint and connect it to my bell. Then I connect he lower joint and bell to the upper joint. Then the barrel connects to the upper joint then the mouth piece goes on top.

I get the reed wet by sucking on the top

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end of it. I put it on the mouthpiece and adjust the thing that holds the reed on the mouthpiece.

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Juniors David Yen, Jacob Logan, Jacob Kennedy, and senior Michael Allen talk about their band

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Lead singer Michael Allen belts a note at the Maji Concert

I clean it out with the spit rag that came

Step 5: with the care kit.

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After I put it together, I warm up and play!

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ith commitments to jobs, homework and other after school activities, finding room for a band might be tough.

Four students were willing to accept the challenge.

The band, Ken and the Swizzles had been together for about five months.

“We got Michael rocking lead vocals, Jacob L. shredding the lead guitar, Jacob K. plucking a mean bass guitar, and myself banging some drums,” David Yen said.

The bands first gig was at Michael and Brandon Muckley’s senior project at Yes Cinema.

“It went alright except we never had a practice where everyone was there so playing songs for the first time in our lives was interesting,” Yen said. “Every practice before only consisted of fractions of our band sine were are all so busy.”

The band classifies their genre as alternative rock, the songs don’t always have a common message.

“We’ve covered around 15 songs so far,” Michael Allen said. “They don’t have any common theme about them. They’re just songs we like.”

Although the band name is original, however they got inspiration from the Internet and a rubber duck.

“Ken Swizzles, our drum-line mascot, witnessed out first practice and we named our band after him,” Jacob Logan said.

The band practices where ever they can find a place like Logan’s house and they have even snuck into the band room after school.

“We work out the problems in every song and then run through them,” Allen said. “It’s very laid-back.”

The band would like to stay together but with Allen going to college next fall they are afraid they may face some problems.

“I have a feeling Ken and the Swizzles will have a reunion in the future,” Yen said. “However after Michael graduates I don’t know if the Ken and the Swizzles will remain together.”

For now the band are continuing playing as many shows as they can.

“The key to being a good band is playing together well,” Kennedy said. “You can be good at your instrument but suck as a band if you don’t play together. You need to practice and come up with a sound that every member can enjoy and connect to with.” {by Katee Holman}

33 Staff List Staff members: Natalie Bush Heather Caplinger Marissa Counceller Morgan Crouse Kaitlyn Davis Brooke Fath Emili Hefler Becky Hehman Madeline Hodek Katee Holman Ashley King Lori Kooiman Jason Latimer Sydni Mullis Hannah Perkinson Chelsea Perry Sarah Peters Kate Richardson Lindsey Thompson Graeme Wilson Adviser: Rachel McCarver

Not pictured: Becky Hehman, Lori Kooiman

Have a good summer!

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33 Things salutes our supporters

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