Dickinsonian The Chapman High School
Vol. 90, Issue 1
What’s on tap? • Oct. 3 Josten’s Senior Meeting 10:40 a.m. • Oct. 4 Stuco Meeting in Advisory • Oct. 7 Homecoming • Oct 10 First Day of Penny Wars • Oct. 11 Fall Vocal Concert • Oct. 12 Bonfire/Pep Assembly 6:30 p.m. • Oct. 13 Senior Recognition • Oct. 14 FFA - Canned food drive • Oct. 17 Teacher Inservice No School • Oct. 19 FFA National Convention
What’s Online? www.chapmanirish.net
Our website staff has been hard at work changing the look of the school website. They have also been busy adding new useful tools for students. They have started posting the lunch menu daily on the home page along with the sports schedules.
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400 W. 4th Street, Chapman, Kan. 67431
53 new students at CHS means more involvement ALEX CUNNINGHAM EDITOR
The argument that new schools would bring with it new students was verified on the first day of school, as 93 new faces were added to the district. The closing enrollment for USD 473 at the end of the 2010-11 school year was 948 students. A 93-person increase made the enrollment total at the start of the 2011-12 school year to 1,041. Of the 93 new students, 53 are in the high school. “I think a lot of families from surrounding areas are realizing that Chapman is a quality school,” said principal Kevin Suther. Besides the money added to the district, the rise in enrollment has also affected the number involved in extracurricular activities. Numbers in most fall sports have risen last year. “The increase of students is great for sports,” said English teacher Patty Stout. “More students also means more members for clubs and other activities.” Sports and club members aren’t the only ones affected from the additional students. Suther said the abundance of students also
allows the school to keep its unique elective classes. He also said it gives everyone the opportunity to gain new perspectives and meet new people. Although some students moved into the area randomly, others said they felt like Chapman was a better schooling option for them. “My previous school wasn’t very good,” said junior Alec Madden. “Chapman seemed like a much better community.” Sophomore Courtney Darroch came for similar reasons, saying she chose to attend Chapman because she didn’t like the school environment she was in before. Many of those who transferred believe they made the right choice. “Chapman seems like a nice school,” Madden said. “The teachers are all really good, and the students aren’t mean.” Although some say the numerous new students are causing the halls to be a bit more crowded, most say it’s a good problem to have. “I think the abundance of new students is absolutely wonderful,” Stout said. “We have all these big, new, beautiful buildings, so let’s fill them up.”
Enrollment by the Numbers
Blue Ridge R. Center Enterprise CES 2010-2011 69 36 88 248 2011-2012 77 39 103 257
CMS 210 257
CHS TOTAL 300 340
951 1,073
Lacee Sell takes over as superintendent BAILEY HURFORD REPORTER
Many of Chapman High School’s students are having firsts this semester. Freshmen and new students started their first day at CHS, and every student started school in the new building. Lacee Sell had a first this school year as well. Not as a student, but as the new USD 473 superintendent. Growing up, Sell was surrounded by education. “My mom was a teacher and my dad was a principal,” Sell said. “Watching them work with kids and then after going to college, I just always knew I would be in the profession.”
Sell was superintendent of schools in Clinton County R3 in Platsburg, MO, before coming to Chapman. Although she has been here for a limited time, Sell said she knows Chapman is a great place for her and her family. “Chapman has so much to offer us. The town supports the schools and education, and we thought that was great for our kid,” Sell said. Pricipal Kevin Suther said there is always a period where everyone is trying to figure out everyone else’s strengths, goals and leadership styles to see how everything works best together, but he is happy how the school year has progressed under a new
siperintendent. “Sell has a strong interest and background in curriculum and wants all the teachers in the district to collaborate towards the same common goal,” S u t h e r said. We just need to make sure we continue having strong schools and keep our traditions.” Sell said the teachers and principals have done a good job of knowing what the expectations
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are and what needs to be done to be successful, and she is just a part of that. “I’m just glad to be here to support and lead in any way I can,” Sell said. Sell said she has been very impressed by the district and the town of Chapman and is excited for the future. “Chapman is such a strong community,” Sell said. “The town really supports and focuses on the school district. Anyone from the outside looking in can see and understand that. There is so much town pride and pride in the schools as well. That combination will continue to help the district grow and get better.”
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Page 3 CHS now offers a ACT Prep class to those who are looking towards college. Twenty-one juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society Sept. 25. Connie Poland is the sponsor. photo by Matt Weller
Page 6 The leprechaun mascot will be a thing of the past. Page 7 Seven things you should know about the Foreign Exchange students. Page 8 Students and staff are helping out two students with medical expenses.
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to the bugs around the school. They are everywhere you look! Its gross! to the new ACT Prep class. (see page 3) Good call CHS. More students will be prepared for the test that will get us into college.
Speak Out!
Do you think new students feel welcomed at CHS?
“Yes. We are all really nice, and we all like to welcome people into our new school.”
Bailey Hurford—Senior
“Yes, because I give them high fives and smile at them everyday.”
Paris Gorman—Junior
“No, because I see a lot of kids sitting alone at lunch.”
Destiny Eck—Sophomore
“Yes, because a lot of people talk to me.”
Zachary Harper—Freshman
Lori McGarvey Editor
Homecoming night schedule of events: pep assembly, go home and change, float judging and parade, go to the football game. And after all of this, I still have to find time to go home and change for a dance that I’m going to be at for less than two hours. Having all of these events in one night is way too much to fit into such a small time frame. Girls go out and spend money on dresses but don’t have time to do their hair and makeup to go along with it. No matter how pretty the dress is, it isn’t going to look very good if you look like it’s just another friday night.
Even if girls do have time to get completely ready, this makes them arrive late to the dance and doesn’t give them much time to socialize and dance. This is be wasting money and the effort of getting dressed up to show up to the dance for an hour. There is an easy solution to this: have the Homecoming dance on a Saturday night while the football game and float parade are still on the traditional Friday night. This would give plenty of time for all of the events to be more enjoyable because there would be less rushing. Plus, the dance itself would have more meaning because it would follow the path of prom by allowing build-up the entire day instead of rushing to get to a dance that is only going to last two hours. Along with having more fun, making Homecoming a big deal and having it on Saturday would also make it more memorable for friends. There is an endless
Are new students feeling welcomed?
Kaitlyn Jackson Reporter
If you still don’t know names to go with faces in the hallway, you are not alone. A large number of new students have filled up the new hallways. Due to an increase of new students, previous students may get the impression that they came here just for the new school. The students and staff went through a lot after the tornado to get where we are now, and new students didn’t have to deal with any of that. However, that shouldn’t make us feel any bitterness towards them. After all we went through, I would like to think we came out as better people, and because of that we should welcome all new students to Chapman High School. A large number of new students
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to the random bad smells. Why does it smell like something died in a new school? to the new microwave in the commons area. Now the underclassmen have more options to eat for unch.
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also means there can be more involvement in extracurricular activities. Welcoming new students will make them more comfortable, and hopefully they will actually want to join these new activities and clubs. If they do join, it will help them meet new people and also help teams and clubs grow. And let’s be honest, our school involvement hasn’t been exactly bursting at the seams prior to this year. New students came here for the right reasons. We have always had a fantastic school system. Getting a good education and involving yourself in school activities is something CHS encourages. Doing your best and helping the school become even better is something that is definitely encouraged, not for just returning students, but for new students as well. Whether you are a new or returning student, you should be proud to be a part of CHS. I hope all of us who have been through the past three years realize these new students are helping our school, not hurting it.
by staff members. Due to the limits of staff time and the fact that The Dickinsonian is produced by students, some events may not be covered as thoroughly as mature readers would like. National and international news will be part of the publication as related to CHS students. Opinions printed in The Dickinsonian do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the student body as a whole, nor of the staff, faculty or administration. Editorial topics will be chosen by the main editors. Letters to the editor should not exceed 250 words. Unsigned letters to the editor will not be accepted by the staff. The editorial staff withholds the right to publish letters and to edit letters as needed to prepare them for publication. The staff will not publish materials which are obscene, libelous or invasive of privacy of others. Community service projects will be sought and undertaken by the newspaper when possible. Staff members are journalism students. Students are encouraged to learn responsibility, cooperation, self-reliance and dependability in a supervised school situation.
amount of memories that can be made by spending the day getting ready together. If Homecoming was on Saturday I believe it would gain more popularity and have a great student turnout, and that schedule of events Friday night just got a lot smaller.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lunches need water option Alec Oilar
I think that the school lunches are very good. they are alot better than the middle school lunches. The only suggestion that I have is that you put some small bottles of water in with the milk because there are some kids who dont like to drink milk. They dont have any money with them and they arent able to buy any gatorade or flavored water, but other than that, I think everything else is going pretty good.
Freshman feeling welcomed Briana Elliott
I would just like everyone to know how great high school is for most of us freshmen. We feel welcomed by the uppr classmen, and it’s nice to be able not to worry about getting
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thrown into a trash can or getting our heads shoved into a toilet. We enjoy having more freedom than we did in middle school. High shool has been a great experience for me, and many others so far. Thanks to you, other students, teachers, and anyone else who has helped build this great program.
Bad apple needs to step up Kyler Langvardt As most of the school has already heard there was a can of chew on the Junior Varsity bus coming back from Rock Creek. I think it is shameful to do stuff like that let alone be dumb enough to bring it on a school bus and leave it there. I think that whoever brought that can and anyone who had some of it should confess instead of letting that whole bus take the blame for it. It’s not fair to those that didn’t do it in the bus, and they let the coaches and the team down.
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News/Feature Andrea Opat
Jordan Bauman Jonas Isensee
Bailey Mundy
Grace Pierson
Trey Schultz
Logan Emig
Fast approaching is the week known for its spirit filled events as well as its football game and dance. Homecoming week begins Oct. 3. One of the annual events is the float building contest, Student Council sponsor Nichole Weller said it should take each class the majority of the week to build. “I don’t know if there is a theme for the dance, but the float theme has to be something to do with the Panthers,” Weller said. The theme is set, but there are also other rules that float builders must follow. Planning may begin two weeks before the Homecoming game, and float building can begin no earlier than the Sunday before the game. “Each class can spend up to $50 of their class funds, and supplies can be donated,” Weller said. During Homecoming week, the Spirit Squad encourages students to get into school spirit by having spirit days. Each day there is a theme and
students dress in that style. In the past themes have consisted of “80’s Day” or “Favorite T-shirt Day” to name a few. Spirit Squad member Meagan Watson said she encourages students to get involved, in other ways as well. “Get involved by being a Spirit Angel and just going up to athletes and telling them good luck and also by coming to the game,” Watson said While planning the week and dance, StuCo president Grace Pierson said they try to keep each year new and exciting for the student body. “We try to change it up a bit each year,” Pierson said. “But the layout stays the same.” The conclusion of Homecoming is the dance, which is planned by StuCo. “The dance is after the game until 11:30,” Weller said. “We have a DJ lined up, and StuCo is going to work on decorations and refreshments. It’s $3 to get in.” As for the king and queen, they will be announced before the game. All candidates will be part of the parade.
Jill Hummel
Addie Mayberry
Kinnen Hawes Reporter
Trent Langvardt
Float preparation, spirit days and parades add up to busy Homecoming week Oct. 3-7
New ACT class offered at CHS ALEX CUNNINGHAM EDITOR
Junior Ceaton Cooper refers back to his ACT book to check his work during a recent ACT prep class. photo by Alex Cunningham
Taking the ACT test can be nerve-wracking and stressful. However students who take the new ACT prep class offered at Chapman High School may be able to rest a little easier. The idea for the class came to the table from principal Kevin Suther. Suther’s niece took a similar class at her school and significantly raised her ACT scores. This prompted staff members to believe that an ACT prep class would be a good addition to course list. “We felt the class was needed because students weren’t getting the scores we knew they could achieve,” said ACT prep teacher Rebecca Rufener.
The class goes over content tested on the ACT such as reading, math, science and English. Along with content review, the class also teaches test-taking strategies like time management skills that will help students complete the test most effectively. “It’s an opportunity to prepare for the ACT and get an idea of what it will consist of,” said ACT Prep teacher Cindy Zumbrunn. Like any class, ACT Prep comes with challenges, especially during its first year. “This is the first year this class has been taught here,” Zumbrunn said. “So it’s a challenge for me to make lesson plans that will most benefit the students.” Rufener agreed, saying there’s so much material that it’s hard for her to know what to cover and
what will help each individual student. Although it has both pros and cons, students who are currently enrolled in the class say it is worth taking. “The class is harder than I expected because of the time elements,” said junior Shawntelle Flanders. “But that’s what it’s for: getting used to how the ACT will actually be like.” ACT Prep is offered first semester and is available to juniors and seniors. To prospective students who want to take the class, Zumbrunn had some words of advice. “If you want to take this class, you need to be serious about going to a 4-year college. You also need to be serious about raising your scores.”
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FFA President: Alexis Coberly
Why did you want to be president? I wanted this position because I put a lot of effort and time into the chapter, and I wanted to be part of helping it grow. What are your responsibilities? I run the meetings, make sure people are doing what they’re supposed to do to get things done, and oversee fund-raisers. What leader would you want to be like that you see as a hero? I would want to be like my dad, because he’s responsible and listens to people. How will this position help you in the future? I am planning to run for a state FFA office in the future, and this position will help me prepare for that.
AFG
Stands For: All for Girls Sponsor: Mrs. Frieze Overview: Meetings include parties and group discussions about Powder Puff. Why You Should Join: “It’s good for girls to get together and bond, drama free,” said senior Bailey Mundy.
FBLA President: Laura McLaughlin
StuCo President: Grace Pierson
Why did you want to be president? I wanted this position because I wanted to be the leader of the best group in Chapman High School.
Why did you want to be president? I like having a say in what goes on in the school, and I admired the three presidents before me.
What are your responsibilities? I run the meetings, set up fund-raisers, and make sure everyone understands why they’re in this club.
What leader would you want to be like that you see as a hero? I would like to be like my mom, because she’s a beast, she has always supported me in everything I do, and she never judges me.
What is the hardest part of being president? The hardest part of this position is that the club is still new and we are still in the process of learning. How will this position help you in the future? The position will help me in the future because it is a good leadership position and it will look good on a college application.
AFS
Stands For: American Field Service Sponsor: Mrs. Beavers Overview: Meetings include playing games and discussing plans for future activities. Why You Should Join: “You meet a lot of new people and learn a lot about different countries,” said junior Justine Curtis.
What is the hardest part of being president? The hardest part of this position is multitasking, because I oversee everything as well as having school, so I have to be very organized. How will this position help you in the future? It looks good on college applications and teaches me leadership skills.
FBLA
Stands For: Future Business Leaders of America Sponsor: Mrs. DeArmond Overview: Meetings include fund-raiser discussions and practicing for FBLA competitions. Why You Should Join: “You learn about the business industry, and you could go to Nationals in Florida,” said senior Laura McLaughlin.
DK Editors: Alex Cunningham and Lori McGarvey
NHS President: Kathyeli Rivera
What are your main responsibilities? Our main responsibilities are overseeing the newspaper by deciding what goes in it and how it looks.
Why did you want to be president? It is a good leadership experience, and it helps guide other students to be in this group and strive to be a better student or person.
Who as a leader would you most want to be like? We would most like to be like Mr. Weller, because he taught us to be good journalists and also helps us meet deadlines.
What are your responsibilities? To keep track of meetings and make sure everyone in the club knows what’s going on.
What is the hardest part of being an editor? We have to cooperate with everyone and fill everyone’s needs. How will being an editor help you in the future? Alex: I want to major in Journalism, so it will look good on my applications.
FCCLA
Stands For: Family Career and Community Leaders of America Sponsor: Mrs. Anders Overview: Meetings include planning fund-raisers and planning for the Winter Ball in December. Why You Should Join: “You get out of school and get to meet new people,” said junior Cait Davis.
What leader would you want to be like that you see as a hero? I would like to be like my mom, because she has been through a lot and shows what an independent women is. How will this position help you in the future? It will help with college, and it will also help me to reach my goal to be in the Air Force. It will show them I am responsible, have good grades and can be a leader.
FFA
Stands For: FFA (The organization stopped using Future Farmers of America) Sponsors: Mr. Pitts/ Mr. Horn Overview: Meetings include discussing Career Development Events and planning events. Why You Should Join: “You get out of school and learn stuff you can use later in life,” said senior Lexi Coberly.
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The LEader Fall Cheer Captain: Megan Watson
Drum Major: Diana Abbott
What are your main responsibilities? My responsibilities are to lead the girls in the cheers and also to be a role model to underclassmen.
Why did you want to be a drum major? I wanted this position because I thought it would be good for me because I get involved with the school.
Who as a leader would you most want to be like? I most want to be like Kendra Gifford, because she is a good role model, has strong leadership skills and works hard to achieve what she wants in life. What is the hardest part of being a cheer captain? The hardest part is telling my teammates they did something wrong and to stand up for myself. How will this position help you in the future? I think this position is going to better my leadership skills and help me become more outgoing.
Who as a leader would you most want to be like? I would most like to be like Kathy Rivera, because she was a good drum major last year. What is the hardest part of being a drum major? The hardest part of my position is making sure I do the right commands. How will being a drum major help you in the future? This will help me in the future, because if I need to help or lead someone I’ll know how.
Sophomore Aaron Renshaw, senior Jacob Langlois, freshman Lane Coberly, and junior Rachel Hengemuhle are this year’s class presidents. photo by Alex Cunningham
Senior Class President: Jacob Langlois
Why did you want to be president? I felt I could make a change throughout our class and bring us all together.
Junior class president: Rachel Hengemuhle What’s the hardest part of your position? Getting people involved and trying to be a good student and leader while still having fun at the same time.
Sophomore Class president: Aaron Renshaw
Who as a leader would you most want to be like? Morgan Freeman, because he’s a strong dominant black man that always leads his movies to success.
Freshman Class President: Lane Coberly How will this position help you in the future? It will give me good leadership skills for ruling the world.
HI-Y
Stands for: Higher Ethics and Standards for Youth Sponsor: Mr. Sweet Overview: Meetings include discussing service projects for others and participating in model legislative activities. Why You Should Join: “It is for people who have little to do after school, and it’s also to be of service to others,” Sweet said.
NHS
Stands For: National Honor Society Sponsor: Mrs. Poland Overview: Meetings involve planning and getting ready for the yearly induction ceremony in September. Why You Should Join: “You get scholarships and honors for graduation,” said senior Kathyeli Rivera.
SADD
Stands For: Students Against Destructive Decisions Sponsor: Mrs. Howard Overview: Meetings include listening to guest speakers and learning how to make good decisions. Why You Should Join: “It’s a great opportunity for underclassmen to meet upperclassmen and you can go to After-Prom,” said senior Meg Hurford.
StuCo
Stands For: Student Council Sponsor: Mrs. Weller Overview: Meetings include planning for dances and other activities such as Donut Day and Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime. Why You Should Join: “You get to be involved with the student body and learn good leadership qualities,” said senior Grace Pierson.
TRI-M
Stands For: Modern Music Masters Sponsor: Mr. Chamberlin Overview: Meetings include organizing the Tri-M dance and watching musicians. Why You Should Join: “You get to hang out with people with the same interests as you and see phenomenal musicians perform,” said senior Logan Emig.
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Notre Dame logo banned at CHS Rachel Hengemuhle Reporter
The symbol that has been related to Chapman Fighting Irish athletics for generations will not be used from here on out because of copyright laws. The district can no longer use the Fighting Irish man logo after the University of Notre Dame contacted Chapman High School this summer concerned that the school was using the symbol of their school without paying royalty fees. Notre Dame has the symbol copyrighted. That means as of right now Suther said no one can sell any thing that has the Fighting Irishman on it, nor can we use it on the school website or promote the symbol relating to the school. “Until we find out the extent of what we can and can’t do relating to the symbol, we will be using
I could run for a LONG time Clinton Henderson
“I was able to run long distances since I was nine years old. It started with the mile. I was running with my dad, and it just progressed on with long distance running. In seventh grade I joined the cross country team and have stuck with it ever since. It’s not like every other sport where there is a football field or a court. It’s open space all around you.”
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FUTURE Jacob Langlois Reporter
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• Oct. 5 NCKL Tennis @ Clay Center • Oct. 8 Volleyball @ Marysville • Oct. 8 Cross Country Chapman Invitational
Athlete of the Month
Days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and that means fall sports are in session. With all the challenges players are confronted with this sports season, the future seems unpredictable, but the DK staff will give it a shot.
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he Fighting Irish football team lost every game they played last year. This year they have multiple changes to help them make a positive change. For starters, new head coach Trevor Williams is someone who has been coaching the team for a while. Also, assistant coaches Mark Mayberry and Tom Smith are making reappearances after coaching at CHS earlier in their careers. The team is also significantly larger than last year. All of this leads up to a more optimistic outlook.
• Oct. 2 Football vs. Clay Center
• Oct. 15 Volleyball vs. Wamego
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he Lady Irish volleyball also struggled only winning one game. However, with multiple underclassmen stepping up, the future doesn’t look so gloomy for the Lady Irish. Nicole Howard returns as head coach, and she said a major lack of confidence is something they will work on throughout the season.
COACH WILLIAMS “Anthony is doing a great job for us on both offense and defensively. He is working very hard and being a great leader.”
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ast year’s tennis team placed first and second in many meets, with the highlight being a second place finish at NCKL. Despite losing several members from the squad, numbers remain at nearly the same as the previous season. However, with newcomers comes the complication of having to teach them the fundamentals of the game. That teaching is being done by new head coach Derek Burns.
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Toughest Challenges: Hays, Concordia, Abilene
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“As a team, we have all really stepped up this fall, because we’ve seen more competition on the practice field.” Head Coach Trevor
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Toughest Challenges: Abilene, Concordia, Sacred Heart
Coach Quote:
“We’re a small team, with big hearts.” Head Coach Nicole Howard
ross-country had a decent 2010 campaign even with small numbers. With only 18 runners last year, the fastest times were 17:14 for the girls (Myranda Clark) and 18:51 for the boys (Chase DeWitt). This year the team has only nine people on the team. If they can overcome that hurdle and focus on setting records, good things could occur, although it will have to happen on an individual basis.
Anthony Howard
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Toughest Challenges: Abilene
Coach Quote:
“We’re getting better as a team everyday.” Head Coach Derek Burns
Toughest Challenges: Wamego, Clay Center, Concordia (Girls)
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“We have small numbers, but with the individuals we have there are several with potential who I have high hopes for.” Head Coach Cindy Zumbrunn
the ‘Power C’ or a shamrock,” said principal Kevin Suther. Suther said the words “Fighting Irish” can be used on jerseys, school sweatshirts, etc., but it has to be related to CHS. “I understand the fact that we cannot use the symbol, but I think accusing us infringement of the words “Fighting Irish” is over doing it,” said basketball coach Tony Ingram. Suther said he does not know if Notre Dame is going to go to the extreme and make the district re-do the gym floors that have the Fighting Irishman on them. If Notre Dame does go to that extent, the school will be having a contest to find a new symbol for CHS. Until Suther finds out the extent of the changes that have to be made, the official logo of CHS is still up in the air.
Students support football players Megan Watson Reporter
For the second year in a row, cheer coach Laura Witt is sponsoring Spirit Angels for all senior football players. The entire student body can get involved with Spirit Angels. Each person who signs up is given a senior football player’s name. On game day or throughout the week, the Spirit Angels give their players treats like Gatorade, cookies, candy and locker decorations to get them ready for the game. Witt said the idea came to her while she was thinking of ways to motivate the football team. “Spirit Angels was a program I was involved in when I was in high school, and it really helped our team get motivated,” Witt said. Witt said the amount of participants has almost doubled from last year. “The turnout this year has been fantastic, and everyone is really excited about getting involved,” Witt said. “The best Spirit Angel is someone friendly, dependable and willing to get involved.” Spirit Angels aren’t just about getting food and drinks. Shawntelle Flanders said Spirit Angels are also used to encourage players and let them know they are supported. “I think we have Spirit Angels because the players know they have someone there to cheer them on.” Senior football player Anthony Howard said that having Spirit Angels there helped boost his motivation. “I like having Spirit Angels, because I love that people support me and it’s an extra motivation booster,” Howard said. “Plus, it gets everyone involved not just the spirit squad.”
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things to know about the 4. There are some parts of new exchange students school back home that we miss... Brianna Hall Reporter
S. R.: “Here we go to school longer everyday. Back home we have five periods in the school year learning about 15 subjects a year.”
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We got here in different ways.
J. I.: “There’s almost no homework in Germany. The rest of the day is spent having fun.”
Siiri Rautio: “I came here from Finland with the Education First program. After researching my options, I chose E. F. because they allow me to get my driver’s license while here in the states.”
5. We now have second
families.
S. R.: “For my host family I live with my host mother and two siblings. My host father is in Iraq right now, but I should be meeting him for the first time when he comes home later this fall.”
Jonas Isensee: “I used AFS to get a scholarship which I didn’t receive, but I still continued with them and came here from Germany.”
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Life here is different but also similar in ways.
S. R.: “The main differences are the food and school, because here the food is really unhealthy. The families here are a lot alike, though, because they do everything together.”
J. I.: “Here farm life happens in school. Also
school is all day, which isn’t the case in Germany. Everything is different.”
Foreign exchange students Jonas Isensee (Germany) and Siiri Rautio (Sweden) are new this year to CHS. photo by Jacob Langlois
3. Certain parts of school can
be challenging.
S. R.: “It takes me a little while to remember you use miles and Fahrenheit while we use kilometers and Celsius.” J. I.: “Some things get confusing since they taught us different English in Germany.”
Fall TV BEST Line-Up & WORST Lori McGarvey Editor
COMEDY BEST:
“Ridiculousness”—MTV
Ridiculousness is the most hilarious 30 minutes of your life. This show is composed of video clips that I haven’t seen before, and therefore it’s not the same boring YouTube clips.
WORST:
REALITY
NETWORK
J. I.: “I live with the Anders family while I’m here, and we do everything together.”
6.
We like to have fun here....
S. R.: “Since I haven’t been here for too long, the only thing I’ve really done has been going to Colorado with my host family. We went rafting.” J. I.: “I like to read, and when I’m in Germany I go ballroom dancing three times a week.”
7.
...But we still stay connected to home.
S. R.: “My family and I talk about once a week by either Skype or Facebook. Checking in is really important to my mom.” J. I.: “We Skype once a week on Sunday mornings. I miss home, but I’m not homesick because there’s so much going on and I enjoy being here.”
One of the challenges of summertime is trying to find a cool patch of shade. For some, the perfect cool spot is on a couch in the AC watching your favorite TV show. But what to watch? Here is your guide.
MTV
DISNEY
“Jersey Shore”—MTV
“Glee” —ABC
“Awkward”— MTV
“Phineas and Ferb”— Disney
Best day of my summer? JERZDAY! Enough said.
When they sing, it’s songs I actually know and a mixture of oldies and new songs so you get the best of both worlds. Not to only that, but the story line is amazing.
The director comes up with the most awkward and unimaginable moments ever, including being the victim in a mock DUI situation.
BEST:
WORST:
“Silent Library”—MTV
“Toddlers and Tiaras”— TLC
Instead of doing traditional “Fear Factor” stunts, these guys do things such as licking peanut butter off of an old hairy man’s chest. It’s more gross than funny.
When their mom’s pile on gobs of makeup, and dress them like they are 20, it is not only wrecking the four-year-old’s self image, but wrecking their parents’ at the same time.
BEST:
WORST:
BEST:
WORST:
BEST:
This show gives me hope that one day we will have a summer break that never ends.
WORST:
“Wipeout”—ABC
“Teen Mom”—MTV
“Fish Hooks”— Disney
There are already too many game shows on television, why are they clogging a great channel with another one?
We went from babies and bottles to boob jobs and too many boyfriends.
Since when do catfish have Afros? That’s just one reason why this show stinks.
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Friends of junior Justin Volkman watch a movie at the tennis courts. This was one of the many events that took place on “Justin Volkman Day” Aug. 13. photo by Collette Erickson
In-Depth
The Dickinsonian September 30, 2011 Issue 1
United
for a cause Junior Justine Volkman and senior Bailey Hurford have been helped tremendously with the profits from fund-raisers sponsored by CHS coaches, students, and community members. photo by Lori McGarvey
Many students have shown their support by wearing “Bet on Justin” and “Team Volkman” bracelets. All of the funds from the bracelets went to Justin’s family for medical expenses. photo by Lori McGarvey
Chapman Middle School students congregate around the signs that are being sold for senior Bailey Hurford. All of the profits made from the signs are going to her family for medical expenses that add up almost every single day. photo by Kaysen Hawes
Teachers, students, community come together to raise money for students with medical hardships Megan Hurford reporter
Wanting to help in a bigger way outside the classroom, the Chapman High School staff came together and launched fund-raisers for senior Bailey Hurford and junior Justin Volkman. Volkman was diagnosed with pediatric osteosarcoma (a rare form of cancer) in Kansas City in April 2011. Since then he has spent more than 64 days at Children’s Mercy Center in Kansas City for treatments and continues to go every weekend except one out of every month. August 13 was known as ‘Justin Volkman Day’ in Chapman, where many different activities took place including a golf tournament, a movie on the tennis courts, and a breakfast prepared by the FFA to raise money for Volkman’s medical expenses. Many different teachers were in charge of the activities that day. “It made me feel very honored when I heard about the fund raiser they were doing for me,” Volkman said. “I feel happy knowing people want to help me.” Not knowing that teachers had been planning a day for him to show support and raise money, Volkman said he was stunned when he heard the news.
“We thought it would be nice to help their family out not just with money but in showing support,” said teacher Nichole Weller. “I hope it was a good morale booster for him and his family.” In March 2011, Hurford was diagnosed with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. CRPS is a nerve disorder that causes everything to be extremely painful. It is constant in both of her arms from the elbows down and is sporadic in both legs. Over the summer Hurford sought treatment in Peachtree, GA, where she was given temporary relief, but she still suffers from the syndrome daily. She currently has stellate ganglion blocks every Tuesday and Thursday in Manhattan hospital, which will hopefully be sending her into remission eventually. Wanting to do something to help Hurford, high school and middle school teachers came together with the CHS volleyball team and sold various yard signs in order to raise money, parent Stacy Mayberry also contributed by communicating with the company who made the signs. After being told there would be a fund-raiser for her, Hurford said she was very grateful. “I’m really glad people care and I am very thankful for everyone’s support,” Hurford said.
Math teacher Cindy Zumbrunn bought a sign to support senior Bailey Hurford and placed it outside her classroom window. photo by Lori McGarvey