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STUDENT NEWS Magazine MVHS VOLUME 8 ISSUe 2 November

Junior cross country runner Jordan angers competes at the district conference race October 29 at WILLOWMERE . aNGERS PLACED 1ST INDIVIDUALLY for the girls varsity race ALONG WITH THE varsity GIRLS' TEAM. Page 13 .

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The Viewpoint November 2013 Volume 8 Issue 2 Editor in Chief

Megan Clark Assistant Editor in Chief

Sami Toal Social Media Editor

Lexi Stevens Copy Editor

Joshua Guilllemette Adviser

Nicole Eshelman

The Viewpoint is a cross-section of the news and opinions of the student body of Mountain View High School. It is a forum of expression published by Stafford Printing. Editorials represent the views of the writers and are not necessarily the opinions of Mountain View High School, its administration or staff. Letters to the editor are welcome and should be submitted to rooms 303 or 307 or sent to mvtheviewpoint@gmail. com. Contact us through Facebook or Twitter.

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it's not just you- we all look rough The first week of school everyone resembles extras on a TV show. Refreshed from a long summer, hair is perfect, clothes are fashionable and everyone is pleasantly put together. A few months into school? Here come the days of sweatshirts, sweatpants and bed-head. As the days get shorter, the nights get longer. Juniors are joining as many clubs as possible and perfecting homework late into the night to make up for their complacent freshman and sophomore attitudes. Seniors are frantically applying to their dream schools and are even receiving early decision letters. Moms are stressing, too. A rejection letter can mean an extended stay in the basement and depending on the parents, that could be a curse or a blessing. Whatever the reason, people are coming to school exhausted and overwhelmed- just ask the bags under their eyes and the angry late night Twitter rants. If I had a penny for every time I heard someone say, “I was up until 2 a.m. doing homework” I’d drop out of school right now and live a luxurious life in the Caribbean. Okay, so maybe I wouldn’t have that much money, but surely it’d be enough to fund the magazine. Did I mention that even over here at The Viewpoint #thestruggle is basically our motto? It’s not just students, it’s teachers, too. Midterms. Report cards. Interims. Is anyone else’s head starting to hurt?

Look around school. The stress is real, and it’ll only get worse. Sure, we have Thanksgiving and winter break to look forward to, but after dealing with THAT side of your family all holiday, are you really going to feel relaxed? Probably not. And after winter break, there’s more midterms, finals, test after test after test. So take a break while you can. Enjoy yourself. Thor: The Dark World hits theaters November 8. Catching Fire comes out November 21. Our staff already has the tickets. Forget about the SATs for one second and spend a day watching movies, getting your nails done or reading the latest dystopian book (check out page 11 for some of our favorites). Don’t worry if you’re not photo-shoot ready walking into school. School is stressful. Keep working hard, and it’ll pay off. Next time you have a rough night filled with mountains of homework, look toward the weekend remembering the empowering words of Tom Haverford from Parks and RecreationTreat yo’ self.

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As first semester exams come to a close, it’s time for juniors and seniors to get into gear. Find out what you should be doing. Catching Fire is headed to theaters November 21. Fill the gap left in its departure with other dystopian novels.

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When fun goes too far Pranks have been around for ages. Recently, they’ve been less fun and more felony. Administrators try to help students discover where to draw the line. by Megan Clark

Pranks are not a new trend. For generations they’ve been around. We all know what they are. Egged houses. Toilet-papered yards. Stink bombs. A little more recently, forked yards and sticky-noted cars. Are these pranks funny? Mountain View High School principal James Stemple said pranks cross the line, “when there’s damage or injury, along with that, when it requires people to work.” The thing is, it might not be that students are purposely mean or disrespectful. “It’s the lack of thinking it through,” Stemple said. “They didn’t think about what happens when it lands … Someone has to fix it.” This article about pranks cannot conclude without a word about the North Stafford vandalism. Stemple noted the amount of work that had to go into reversing the damage. The grass had to be cut blade by blade and then vacuumed out. Re-paining of the press box. Hundreds of volunteer hours from people who had other jobs to do. The problem, it seems, is that it wasn’t thought through what would happen in the morning. This isn’t condemning school rivalry, though. Stemple said, “I think [school rivalry] is good, to have a good pep section, spirit section. It’s good to go out and be screaming for your team and dressing up. All of that is a good time.” It crosses the line when poor sportsmanship enters the picture. Negativity. Pranks go too far and stop being funny, they hurt someone or make more work for others. So what’s the alternative? “It’s easy for me to sit here as an adult and say, do something constructive, not destructive, but I know kids don’t want to do that. They want to be silly,” Stemple said. For students, the main thing to remember here is that there are consequences for your actions. Not only can you get in trouble with the school, but there also can be legal consequences for your actions if they involve seriously destructive pranks such as vandalism. “It’s a two pronged fork,” Stemple said. So, here’s the call to action. Think it though. Who will the prank be funny to? What is the aftermath? You have a bigger impact on the world and your surroundings than you may think.

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What now?

If you aren’t sure how you should be academically prepping for your junior or senior year, here’s some helpful hints. by Katie Jones

Seniors

Juniors 1. Take the PSAT/SAT or ACT. Junior class president Adelyne Anderson added, “That’s how colleges recognize you.” Jones said, “Take your SAT in January or in March more than once. Schools will combine your better scores.” 2. Read magazines to stay aware of the world and strengthen your vocabulary. 3. Get involved in clubs and organizations. 4. Search for scholarships opportunities on the web and check your school counselor’s office. 5. Visit colleges. Jones said, “Take a road trip to get a good feel of the school and its size.” 6. Consider the early enrollment program. 7. Join the National Honor Society. “In my experience colleges look for students who can time manage well, having higher academics, but also have other activities outside of school to show they manage time well,” said Karl Reichert. “Any student who meets the requirements is highly encouraged to apply. The application typically come out at the beginning of the second semester so that students have their GPA,” Reichert continued. Applications will be available in Reichert’s room 419 in early February. 8. Keep focused. Anderson said, “Keep your grades up. Don’t slack off because junior year counts the most.” 9. Save your pennies. Jones said, “Talk to your parents about contributing to the expenses. Have the conversation about how much they are willing to contribute.” 10. Keep records of what you do. Jones said, “Write down all of the activities and awards so that you don’t forget them when you need to put them on your applications.”

1. Take the SAT or ACT. Senior class president Renia Ranson said, “Taking the PSAT is important, especially your junior year. You can get so many scholarships by taking the PSAT.” Counselor Maggie Jones said, “Take the SAT one more time. Schools will combine your better scores.” 2. Stay in clubs and organizations. 3. Continue searching for scholarships. 4. Submit The Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon as possible after January 1, 2014. 5. Apply to colleges that fit your needs. “Finish applications early and apply for any free applications,” Ransom said. Jones said, “Pace yourself with filling out applications because a lot of them are extensive, colleges want essays and lists of activities, some even want all of the classes you have taken. Don’t wait till the last minute or you’ll be really stressed out.” 5. Figure out deadlines. 6. Attend open houses. “I try to attend all of the open houses for the schools I want to go to,” Ransom said. 7. Read up on current events and strengthen your vocabulary.

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After over 40 years in rock, Alice Cooper’s Oct. 22 performance at The National in Richmond shows that he can still put on a brilliant performance. by Nathan English

lice Cooper’s reputation for being a shocking, over-the-top performer has existed ever since the start of his career, and decades later, his recent performance The National club in Richmond continued his tradition of onstage theatrics. I’d seen Alice before on June 17, headlining over Marilyn Manson and Gwar at Merriweather Post Pavilion, but the smaller venue gave the concert a much more personal and exciting feel. First and foremost, the music was incredible. The setlist consisted of memorable songs from almost every era of Alice’s career, from the garage rock sound of “Dirty Diamonds” to the hair metal sound of “House of Fire” to the slow and sinister “Welcome To My Nightmare”, to well-known songs such as “I’m Eighteen” and “School’s Out” and everything in between. A hardcore fan could nitpick the song choices, but a casual listener can’t complain. Alice himself had a great stage presence, and he can still sing just as well as in his early days. His outfit was constantly changing between songs, starting with red and black stripes and ending in a silver jacket. Other band members were very energetic. The stand-outs included drummer Jonathan Mover, who performed an intricate drum solo during “Dirty Diamonds”, guitarist Tommy Henriksen and former Michael Jackson guitarist Orianthi. While the performance started out mostly music-based, Alice’s trademark stage antics began to creep in as the show went on, and while all sound grotesque and sinister, they were extremely goofy and tongue-in-cheek.

“Welcome To My Nightmare” featured Alice performing with a live snake on him. “He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask)”, the theme for 1986’s “Friday The 13th, Part VI”, featured a stagehand dressed up like the slasher villain, Jason Vorhees. “Feed My Frankenstein” featured Alice’s first “death” of the show, by electrocution, before being resurrected as a giant Frankenstein monster. “Ballad of Dwight Fry,” dealing with life in an asylum, featured Alice performing in a straitjacket and being stabbed with hypodermic needles by a skeletal nurse, before he eventually broke out and strangled her. But she came back to assist Alice with perhaps his most famous and long-lasting gag: the guillotine, where Alice was decapitated, spurting blood into the first few rows of audience members before his “decapitated head” was paraded around as the rest of the band performed “I Love The Dead.” Alice returned from this “death” to pay homage to some of the fallen rockers of old, performing covers as tribute to Jim Morrison of The Doors, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix and Keith Moon of The Who. The finale of his famous “School’s Out” featured a plethora of bubbles, feathers, confetti, and giant balloons being popped with swords. All of these performance shenanigans, combined with the spectacular music, made the concert an unforgettable experience, and the audience devoured his show just as much as I did. It’s an experience I’d recommend to anyone, even if they only know a few Alice Cooper songs. A good time is guaranteed.

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Concert madness More Similar Concerts Coming Soon: Sepultura: Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Empire in Springfield Overkill: Friday, Nov. 22 at Empire in Springfield Rob Zombie: Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. Trivium and Devildriver: Sunday, Dec. 1 at The NorVa in Norfolk available at Ticketmaster.com The Misfits: Friday, Dec. 6 at Empire in Springfield available at Ticketmaster.com 30 Seconds To Mars: Thursday, Nov. 12 at The National Like Moths To Flames and Mortify the Scythian: Sun., Dec. 15 at Kingdom in Richmond. Tickets are $15 available at Ampedandalive.com August Burns Red: Thurs., Dec.12 at The National in Richmond. Tickets are 27.75 available at Ticketmaster.com Papadosio: Friday, Dec. 27 at The National in Richmond. Tickets are 25.75 available at Ticketmaster.com Gwar: Sunday, Dec. 29 at The National in Richmond. Tickets are $27.75 available at Ticketmaster.com

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Mission Black Friday Happy shopping, and may the odds be ever in your favor. by Ashley Friedl

here was a time when we all lived harmoniously and shopped

in peace … not. Shopping has become a brutal sport in my household. We split up in stores, draw out maps and game plans. An average Black Friday shopping mission initiates at 23:00. We grab our bags, keys and head out. The normal first hit is Wal-Mart. The line is usually the worst at Wal-Mart because what’s inside is worth the wait. When the doors open, we charge to the back of the store, straight to the movie section. Back there, you find movies with prices down to$1. We grab any movie we think we might not own, because you can always return them. A few years back, we had our eyes on a printer and a nifty new laptop. Elbowing past the other shoppers, we made our way to the electronics and found our prize. After Wal-Mart, my group splits up. One group goes to Best Buy to scope out special deals on video games, the other heads over to Sear’s to look at appliances, and another heads over to Kohl’s. The clothing sales at Kohl’s are the best. Last year I got a pair of Bear Paw boots and four pairs of jeans for $30. This year I plan to purchase more jeans and some cool sweaters in preparation for college. I also plan to keep my eyes open for any cute things to get for my dorm room such a lamp a rug or maybe even a coffee maker. We have never had a failed mission. This years planning has already commenced, hopefully there will be no casualties. Good luck fellow

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SYLO D.J. MacHale If you are into government conspiracies or virtual realities, you may be interested in SYLO. Questions don’t get answered about the mysterious government branch that has made its way into Tucker’s life. The conspiracies of aliens are simply unsettling. The end will have you questioning everything. Look for Storm- book 2 coming out March 2014

Choose your faction, choose your family, but remember, faction before blood. In Divergent, Beatrice must choose between her family and her future. Initiation for Dauntless is stressful and dangerous. People are dying, and friendships are broken. Will her Divergent results put her in danger? Can she trust the people who are suppose to keep the faction safe? Look for the film coming out March 2014

THE 5th WAVE Rick Yancey The best part of this book is the alien. Evan Walker, being an imposter as well as an assassin, makes the whole book a page turner. Where he tries to kill Cassie, he soon realizes he needs a friend and quickly falls in love with her. He chooses to even die for her while trying and ultimately freeing her baby brother from becoming a soldier in the fifth wave against the human race.

ALLEGIANT - BOOK 3 Veronica Roth If you don’t dig crying over a book, then you might want to read this one slowly. Relationships get mended, and Tris realizes no matter where she goes she can’t trust the government. In the end Tris shows her true bravery as a past Dauntless, saving those she cares about. Tobias’s side of the story is put in Allegiant, allowing you to hear his opinion and understand why he does what he does.

INSURGENT - BOOK 2 Veronica Roth Insurgent has Tris and Four on the run from ... everyone. They don’t know who to trust and begin to keep things from each other. Will Tris get over her fears and speak her mind? Will she tell the people she loves the truth? Loyalties will be questioned, and relationships will be ruined. Family ties get cut, and it may just be the end of the road for Tris. Will unexpected allies appear when they are most needed?

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GIRLS TAKE OVER

The Wildcat's Cheer leading, Cross Country and Field Hockey teams are off to Regionals after all winning first in their District Conference. by Erinn Black

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After placing 4th out of six teams in their first Invitational of the season, the cheer team came back and placed 1st in the Rebel Rally Invitational. Having this under their belt, the team placed 1st out of five teams for their performance at the District Conference competition. Being projected to not even place at these Invitationals and then finishing first in their Conference was a big accomplishment. “As a team, we knew we had the skill to hit our routine. We just needed to execute that on the mat,” said varsity captain senior Carri Marcolini. The team had the top scores in certain categories at the District Conference placing them first over one of their biggest rivals, North Stafford, who placed second over Mountain View in their first Invitational. “We say our middle name is ‘Recovery,’” said varsity cheer captain senior Sarah Houk. “ From stitches to bruises to pulled muscles, we’ve seen it all this season. We pushed through it all and strengthened our cheer team.” They placed 4th out of 12 teams at Regionals which advanced them to compete at the State competition at the Siegel Center.

Finishing the season with a record of 18-1, the field hockey team took the Conference 15 District title against Massaponax with an ending score of 6-0. Forward junior Erinn Black scored twice, with midfielder junior Olivia Hubert, forward senior Morgan LaRowe, midfielder sophomore Lauren Graves and midfielder senior Morgan Lowry all adding another goal against Ponax. Forward junior Gretchen Geisler had three assists and Graves, Black and LaRowe also contributed with an assist. The team held strong and finished the first half off with a lead of 3-0. This advanced them to the Regional Conference Championship game where they won against Orange 8-0. Coach Pattie Sullivan told her team to, “continually work, to keep looking ahead, to persevere and to never give up.” The field hockey team is competing in the first round of the State Conference this Friday at Virginia Beach.

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The girl’s cross country team placed 1st in Conference 15 at the District meet. Out of the top 15 runners, four Mountain View runners placed advancing them to compete at the Regional meet. Junior Jordan Angers placed 1st with a time of 19:23.4, 28 seconds faster than the second place finisher. “We were really hoping for first and worked hard,” said Angers. “We didn’t think we had the best race, but when we heard we won we were surprised.” Junior Christina Dittmer placed 5th along with freshman Ashley Pearson as 6th and senior Annie Davis as 12th. The team placed 6th at the Regional Conference. Angers placed 3rd and Dittmer placed 15th which qualifies them for the All- Region team. They will compete at States this Friday at Great Meadows.

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MV Frisbee The Ultimate Frisbee club was formed one year ago and continues to grow and survive. by Sami Toal

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Erinn Black

ne year ago, it all started. 2013 graduates David Maley, Jake Hunley and Vince Olger formed Mountain View’s Ultimate Frisbee Club. “If there wasn’t a club, it would eliminate the possibility of growth of the sport in the school the following years,” said Olger. With mostly seniors involved last year, its survival has been possible by those who have a love for the sport and the community that comes with it. “It was slow picking back up,” said junior Trevor Larned. “But now it’s bigger than last year.” Official club sponsor Seth Thompson isn’t highly involved with the new season and students rely on their own efforts to set up scrimmages against other schools and determine practices. “It shows a lot about their desire to be playing and commitment to keep it going,” said Thompson. “I think it’s well run, considering it’s all student led. We don’t seem to Ab ov really need an adviser, but sometimes we don’t communicate too well if the e is t he g games are still on,” said senior Brock Jordan. ame disc wo ry. Members meet every Friday, all year long, at Willowmere Park. “It’s fast n at last eir victo h t n i g k r a m y e a rs tournament, paced,” said club President, junior Will Schossow. “You have to stay pretty conditioned.” At practice, the club preps for scrimmages that take place throughout the year, improving different skills needed for the game. Ultimate Frisbee doesn’t consist of positions but requires various skill sets from each player. “People that can throw but can’t catch are just as valuable as people that can catch but not throw,” said Schossow. Hand-eye coordination is a key aspect of the game considering the main movements of the game are throwing, catching and handling (passing). “Stamina is probably the most underrated thing because being able to get from offense to defense quickly is important,” said Jordan. Ultimately, the consistent practices and scrimmages are in preparation for the tournament in June. At the tournament, the club will compete against schools in the area until a winner emerges. Mountain View received first place against Massaponax, Brooke Point, Colonial Forge, and Stafford Highschool at their first tournament last year and didn’t give up a point until the third game. “All the different schools come together,” said Larned. “It makes it more competitive.” Most members play on separate teams and are involved with various sports, but everyone is encouraged to join. “It’s an unforgettable experience and a lot more fun than most people would think” said Freshman David Morin. As a freshman, Morin plans to keep the club up and running for many years to come. “I’m going to invite as many people as I can” said Morin. “Come out to Willowmere 3:30 on Friday.” There are roughly 15 people currently involved with the club, including freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. “It’s open to whoever, we can never have too many players,” said Schossow. Junior Izzie Miller comes to the occasional practice and enjoys the relaxed atmosphere. “We need more girls to go- then I feel like guys will be more open to passing to ladies,” said Miller. Will Schossow attempts to block Trevor Larned’s pass during “I can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon,” said Jordan. practice.

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The Government Inspector

Nov. 18

Josten’s Assembly for juniors

Nov. 21

Parent-Teacher Conferences

The drama department will present its fall play each night from 7-9. Admission is $5 for students and $7 for adults. Information will be provided about ordering graduation items. Parents can register in advance by calling the main office for the 4 p.m- 7 p.m. conferences.

Nov. 22

Josten’s for Seniors

Nov. 25

Faculty Follies

Nov. 27-28-29

Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 3

Chorus Concert

Dec. 5

Winter Band Concert

Dec. 12

Winter Orchestra Concert

Josten’s representatives will take seniors’ orders for invitations, announcements, caps and gowns from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Josten’s will also be available Nov. 26 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Mu Alpha Theta will host a faculty talent show from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the auditorium. Admission is TBA.

FIND and HIDE those pictures your mom’s been saving for years. You know, those pictures ... the first day of school, the first dance, the first car ... and yes, you as a baby in the bathtub! Go to the Mountain View website, click on the Yearbook tab on the left and scroll to the bottom for all size and pricing information.

Chours students will perform in the auditorium from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Band students will perform in the auditorium from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mountain View and AG Wright students will perform from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Students, you finally get your senior ad in the yearbook.

Ads are due DECEMBER 16!

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for your Wildcat?

MV SPIRIT WEAR has it all - for under $10! Lanyard $5

Car magnet $5

Ornament $8

Cat hat $10

Reversible Wildcat /Mountain View scarf $10 Orange or Maroon sunglasses $5 Key fob $10

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