Volume 100, Issue 1

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Vol. 100, Iss. 3 | Salina Central High School | 650 E. Crawford St. | Salina KS, 67401 | October 6, 2023

CHAT ATTACK

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Students and teachers alike share opinions on newly unveiled artifical intelligence

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EDITOR’S LETTER First and foremost, I want to thank you so much for picking up the first issue of the 2023 Pylon! You have no idea how much it means to me and the staff. We have finally reached the 100th volume of The Pylon (yes we’ve been doing this for a century). In this publication we cover many different areas of our school. Our feature for this first issue focuses on the effect of AI in our school and how

students and teachers feel about it. We delve into the daily lives of our janitors and we take a look at Shannon’s Stars Twirling Club at the 2023 World Baton Twirling Championships. There are tons of fun pages that I am so excited for you to see, like a Barbie quiz to accompany our review of the movie! We appreciate you very much and I hope that you enjoy flipping through the pages of our first issue!

Natalia Granado-Flores Editor-in-Chief

IN THIS ISSUE

10 Freshman Survival Guide 12 Chat Attack 16 Behind the Mop Tips and tricks for underlassmen

AI in schools

A look at Central’s custodians

25 Stars Shine at Worlds

Shannon’s Stars at Nationals

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The Pylon is the official student newspaper of Salina Central High School. Volume 100 of the Pylon was created by 23 staff members using Creative Cloud CC. Newspaper staff meets two or three times a week as a class.

The Pylon serves as an open forum for students to express their opinions on topics that affect the school or community. Students are protected under the Kansas State Bill 62 as well as the first amendment. Editorials do not represent the opinion of our entire school, staff or administration. If you have a letter that you want to be published, e-mail your submissions to darrinstineman@staff.usd305.com. Submissions must contain a full name for inclusion, and we will contact you to confirm you are the author of the letter. Letters may be edited to clarify.

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NEWS BRIEF CENTRAL

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PINK OUT

WILDCATS DEFENSIVE PLAYER, DANIEL GREEN

CLEAN ENERGY BENEATH OUR FEET

Central students wore pink for the South football game on Sept. 1 to support breast cancer awareness.

|| photo by Danielle Peckham

From The Salina Journal: The Kansas State football linebacker Daniel Green was not on the Wildcat’s depth chart after the team’s loss at Missouri on Sept. 16.

Green has been seen with a brace on his right shoulder. Green is known for being one of the top defensive players on the Wildcats’ team.

THE SEVEN-FOOT STALLION From the Salina Journal: The seven-foot Battle Stang is a metal sculpture that was created

by Central welding students.

A total of 17 students worked on the project for six months after their winter competition.

|| photo by Tru Lawson

ELECTRIC RATE HIKE COULD BE COMING

From The Salina Journal: Evergy filed a proposal in April for an approximately $218 million rate increase within its two Kansas service territories.

This would have caused electric bills to go up roughly 10 percent across the central region, and it would raise Evergy’s revenue by about $204 million.

From the Washington post: As Global warming starts to escalate, companies are trying to find out ways to put a stop to it.

In western Utah, Fervo Energy has been trying to figure out ways to use rocks underneath the Earth’s crust to produce energy.

Geothermal is a clean energy source and is used to produce only 0.4% of American Electricity.

HURRICANE IDALIA

From Fox News: In late August, there were at least 10 deaths and at least $5 billion in damage in the state of Florida caused by Category 4 Hurricane Idalia.

It made its way up to the north part of Florida and southern Georgia. Idalia hit the Big Bend area of Florida, and that part of the Gulf Coast had not seen a storm as severe as Idalia in over 125 years.

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“We had a tough loss last year, so winning the float contest this year

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Varsity Football at Andover Central

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Fall Play “Noises Off”

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Jazz Band Concert

work came through.” - junior Liv Owings || photos by Kodi Waite

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Sports Briefs

Here’s how our Mustangs are preforming amidst their fall seasons.

Boys’ Soccer

Senior Cooper Daily kicks the ball down the field.

The Mustang soccer team has one victory so far, beating Wichita South 4-3. The team is looking to get back on their feet in their upcoming games.

Football

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Senior Elijah Wilson stiff arms a South defender.

The Mustangs won a close matchup against Valley Center last Friday night with a final score of 34-31. Senior Hunter Mowery finished with 102 receiving yards. The Mustangs now have a record of 4-1. Their next opponent is Andover Central (3-2) on Oct. sixth.

|| photo by Mykah Trusty

Junior Jack Burt races ahead of the pack.

Cross Country

Last week the Mustangs ran at the Bob Schmoekel Invitational hosted

by Junction City High School at Milford State Park. In the Varsity girls race, Katelyn Rupe finished in first place with a school record time of 17:05. She also broke the meet record that she previoulsly set last year. The varsity boys finished in second place in the eight team field. || photo courtesy of Brad Dix

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Girls’ Tennis

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Senior Janae Montoya takes a swing.

The Mustang tennis team placed first at the Salina South tournament last week. Addison and Mallory Renfro went 4-0 placing first in doubles. Janae Montoya also went 4-0 placing first in singles. The team is preparing for regionals and state. || photo by Danica Dixson

Sophomore Addison Hansen spikes the ball against Derby.

Volleyball

The Mustangs won their match against Ark City High School 2-1 on Sept. 26. The team’s record is now 10-10. Recently, Callan Hall reached the milestone of 1,000 assists and Tyler Vidricksen reached 500 kills. Next they play against Junction City (1-13) on October 10

Girls’ Golf

|| photo by Mykah Trusty

Senior Cindric White lines up a tee shot.

The golf team last played at Clay Center on Sept. 28.

They are finishing up their season with regionals and state.

|| photo courtesy of Aerith Cox

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freshman survival guide How to survive and thrive in your four years at Central

Start with a specific subject that explains what the email is about

Make your message brief and polite

End with your name, class and block

Talk to your counselor!

(Scan this QR code to make an appointment with the freshman counselor, Ms. Fitzpatrick)

Send kind and precise emails!

(Your teachers receive a lot of emails.

Be specific when sending an email so your teachers can answer your questions. Be nice, your teachers are helping you!)

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Advice for Freshmen Get involved in school activities and definitely go to football games. y u Do your homework, it’s really hard to get back on track if you don’t turn anything in, trust me.

Dont skip, it becomes a habit. dEnjoy high school as much as possible because it’s over before you know it.

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CHAT CHAT A A Students and teachers alike share opinions on newly unveiled artificial intelligence || story by Q Duxler

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A s the digital age continues to reshape our educational landscape, concerns are mounting about the discernible negative impact of ChatGPT’s widespread integration within school environments.

If you are especially perceptive or keen on teenage vernacular, you may have noticed that the previous sentence was written by ChatGPT; however, a weary teacher scoring hundreds of essays might not be so observant, and that is precisely the problem.

English teacher Trey Cullins shares those concerns.

“AI and ChatGPT in English teacher Trey Cullins general has become so much more advanced in such a short amount of time that I can’t help but feel slightly nervous,” Cullins said.

“Consider a couple of years from now where we will be standing in terms of technology.”

Cullins said he is well aware of AI’s use in his classroom.

“When I do detect ChatGPT in my classroom, and it has happened multiple times, I will ask the kid bluntly if they use ChatGPT or not, and sometimes

“However, I do wonder if there will be a time where I look at it less as opposition and more as a tool in my classroom.”

they say yes and give me the honest truth,” Cullins said.

“As of right now, put in the same conversation as plagiarism, I treat it more or less the same,” Cullins said.

“However, I do wonder if

there will be a time where I look at it less as opposition and more as a tool in my classroom.”

Though Cullins is aware of the issues ChatGPT can cause in the classroom, he acknowledges its benefits.

Hoff shares a similar view.

“I’m ambivalent,” Hoff said.

“I think it has its place, but ultimately I think it destroys deeper thinking, creativity, originality and will just make humans less innovative over time.”

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ATTACK ATTACK Senior Kegan Madison sees AI’s impact as far more nuanced.

“It is dangerous because of how people use it,” Madison said.

“However, there is an argument to be made now that people use AI to generate knowledge.

I think that at this stage AI is harmless in its controlled development.”

Hoff has already seen AI’s impact in her classroom and has had to make changes.

“I have to do most of my writing in class now instead of assigning essays outside of class,” Hoff said.

“Even then, it can make it difficult to monitor whether students are doing their own work or using their own ideas.”

Both Hoff and Cullins

agreed on why students turn to ChatGPT and why they feel the need to use it.

“Our educational system focuses on students being correct rather than on making mistakes and learning from them or being able to have a ‘doover’,” Hoff said, “so I think that creates the need for it.”

Cullins said he emphasizes communication in his teaching. If a student feels they cannot complete an essay on their own accord, they can speak to him, rather than immediately resort to ChatGPT. “I think communicating with me about the current situation and allowing grace when deemed reasonable has mitigated plagiarism and cheating to a greater extent than I’ve seen in the previous years that I’ve been teaching,” Cullins said.

This story could’ve been written by ChatGPT (it would’ve saved a lot of legwork), but the use of ChatGPT is not only unethical but diminishes the voice and individuality, both of which are essential to innovation.

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OPINIONS OPINIONS ON ON AI AI from Central students

It only has the control you allow it.

I love it!

Instead of fighting it, schools should learn to use and embrace it.

It doesn’t have a place in school.

It’s a tool, that can be used for either good or bad. AI is only as bad as those who use it.

According to our survey, 61.4% of students have never experimented with ChatGPT.

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X O B E C I F F O B

She’s a Barbie girl, in Hollywood.

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arbie. It’s everything–but the movie is just Ken. “Barbie" was made to be a blockbuster, and by all rights, succeeded in that account (It’s 21st on the highest grossing films of all time, and is the only film apart from “Titanic” that isn’t part of a franchise.)

However, the mass CGI, stale quips and unspecified plot featured in the trailer was already enough to turn me off, but I was willing to give “Barbie” a chance. Amidst all of ‘Barbenheimer’s’ (a term used to describe the theatrical release of both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer", vastly different films on the same day) popularity, it was hard not to be the slightest bit intrigued.

“Barbie” begins as most movies do, in a straightforward, day-in-the-life, scenario. There is humor in that her shower produces no water and her morning orange juice is solid and-- magically--she floats from her second floor bedroom to her neatly parked, pink car. She waves hello to all of her friends–all Barbies–and from her perspective we are introduced to Barbieland, the pink equivalent of a liberal arts college.

Do not get me wrong, the feminist nature of the film was not lost on me, nor did I necessarily disagree with it. However, when it was spoon fed to the audience via America Ferrera’s monologue detailing misogyny in the ‘Real World,’ there was hoping for some subtlety. Or any at all.

“Barbie” is, out of all things, confused. It is a feminist narrative. It is a musical. It is a buddy comedy. It is a coming-of-age story. Of course, all of these could potentially co-exist within a film, but the thing is, they do not. Ken’s heartfelt ballad ‘I’m Just Ken’ features a dance number involving all the Kens and is played over a fight scene between them all.

Mattel CEOs which were said to have infiltrated Barbieland don’t appear until over 20 minutes later, seemingly forgotten.

Halfway through the film, Gerwig realizes she must inject a truly heartfelt moment about an hour too late, and pictures Barbie and her creator, Ruth Handler, in a plane of blue light (to emphasize this moment is sad.) Featured in this scene is a quote: “We mothers stand still so our daughters can look back to see how far they have come,” which, in context, makes absolutely zero sense and appears to be a sorry attempt to be ‘deep.’

The plot is worn thin over the length of the movie, and ends anticlimactically, with Barbie undergoing her first ‘Real World’ initiation, a gynecology appointment. Posed to be relatable to women, it falls flat. Immediately after Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s ‘Barbie Girl’ remix is cued in, what was meant to make a statement fizzles out.

From a CGI-embellished mass of pink paint to a star studded soundtrack, the Barbie film is reminiscent of one thing, and it is not a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. It’s about money. It was always about making lots and lots of money. Of profiting off of people’s childhoods, of reaping people’s nostalgia for maximum profit.

And, news flash, it worked.

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WHICH CHARACTER ARE YOU? START Do you like the beach?

Yes, I LOVE it!

No, not really

Ofc!

No way

How do you feel about Ken? Is pink your favorite color?

He’s so cool

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BEHIND THE MOP A Look Behind Central’s Hardworking Custodians || story by Carson Ablard

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t’s lunch time. You and a couple of friends decide to sit down at your usual eating spot.

As you sit down, one of your friends spills chocolate milk all over the floor, grabbing everyone’s attention. Embarrassed that your friend did this, you see a janitor come over and pick up their mop to start cleaning up the mess.

Immediately after cleaning the spill another one happens across the lunchroom, causing your group to burst into laughter.

A Pylon survey indicates that Central students appreciate the work that custodians do, but they may not express their gratitude very well.

Out of the 158 Central students surveyed, 98 percent agreed that custodians are essential to our school; however, only 52 percent answered that they say “thank you” to them.

Senior Ben Campbell said students could treat custodians better.

“I think that students do have respect for the janitors, but they inadvertently disrespect them by ruining places and leaving trash everywhere,” Campbell said. “Students can

appreciate janitors by just picking up after themselves, as well as just being friendly and stopping to say hello to them.”

Math teacher Forrest Jenkins said he applauds the custodians’ work.

“They do a very important job,” Jenkins said, who has taught at Central for three years. “No one else wants to do it. You have to appreciate them. That’s why I try to be kind.”

Jenkins said he notices the work the custodians put in.

“They set up all the classrooms,” Jenkins said. “They clean off every surface you can possibly imagine. They keep everything running.”

Custodian Adelaida Salinas has worked as a custodian for two years after working in the kitchen for six. She comes in to work at 7 a.m. and stays until 3 p.m.

Salinas said that students recognize what custodians do.

“We know that (the students) appreciate what we do as custodians,” Salinas said. “We want to keep the school clean.”

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From top to bottom: Amanda Tiernan, Don Castle and Adelaida Salinas working their daily tasks.

98%

of Central students think our custodians are essential to our school

However, it could make their jobs easier, Salinas said.

“Students could do better in the cafeteria because they mix up the tables,” Salinas said.

“Students should pick up after themselves more.”

Another custodian, Don Castle, has worked at Central for 11 years. He does many different jobs every day.

“In the mornings, I’m responsible for the concourse and the athletic wing, second floor, cleaning and making sure it’s presentable,” Castle said. “I also set up for programs. I clean up after lunch and whatever else is needed.”

Castle is also responsible for preparing the gym floors during the summer.

“You know it might sound crazy but I think getting the gyms ready for the following year, putting the polyurethane and everything on them,” Castle said. “I think that’s probably my favorite.”

Castle said the pandemic added difficulty to his job.

“I think the biggest challenge was during the COVID years and just everything that was mandated for us to do extra on top of our regular duties,” Castle said.

A newer addition to the team is custodian Yenni Haros Arceo, who has been here for a year and a half. Arceo said she likes her job because it gives her extra time with family.

“I enjoy being here because I have time with my daughter,” Arceo said.

Some students decide to take the time to treat janitors with respect, senior Zander Flener said.

“Janitors help keep the school clean and do a lot for students,” Flener said. “People need to remember that they are people too and deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.”

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SUMMER

CONCERTS Students attended concerts all over the United States this past summer

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📍 📍📍 📍 19.1% of Central students have never attended a concert.

57.4% of Central students attended a concert this summer.

Priscilla Hoffpauir attended the Taylor Swift concert in Kansas City. “The most memorable moment from the Taylor Swift concert was when she played ‘Last Kiss,’ ” Hoffpauir said.

“Because this is a song that I have listened to since I was young. I felt like it was a core memory for me and my friends because it was one of Taylor’s surprise songs for the night.”

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Tyler Vidricksen (left) and Faith Rost attended the Taylor Swift concert in Kansas City.

“The Taylor Swift concert is one of the best things I’ve ever experienced,” Vidricksen said.

“I’ve been a fan since I was little.”

Annabell Heath (above on the right) and sister Jentry attended the Zach Bryan concert in Red Rock, Colo.

Jenna Zamecnik (below on the left), Hoffpauir, and Siera Keyser attended the Taylor Swift concert in Kansas City.

Maycie Suenram (below on the left) and Max Maes attended the Zach Bryan concert in Wichita.

Cooper Daily (above on the left) and Peyton Fry attended the Snoop Dogg concert in Wichita. “I would describe the Snoop Dogg concert as a very crazy experience,” Fry said. “The people there, the environment, and the music made it an awesome time.”

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BRINGING IN THE GREEN Business Essentials students take on the challenge of creating their own businesses ll story by Danielle Peckham

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he Youth Entrepreneur Challenge, YEC for short, is a yearly event that gives students the opportunity to explore business and present their ideas to experienced judges.

“It is a statewide initiative to encourage students to get involved in starting their own business,” YEC adviser Marysa McCartney said, “And then, eventually to become small business owners.”

McCartney prepares students not only for the contest, but also enables students to take their businesses to the next level.

“Some of our students will do it just for class,” McCartney said.

“Other students will take a step further and actually make money from their business.”

Liam Denaiu-Young is a former Business Essentials student who competed in this challenge. He received $200 for earning third place and used the money and experience to better his

Judge Renee Duxler presenting Liam Denaiu-Young with prize money.

business.

“I already had a business open,” Young said. “Winning the contest would get more attention and traffic to my business.”

Jesus Delgado, another former Business Essentials student, took his business that combined pants and knee sleeves to the YEC contest.

“I would love to do it again,” Delgado said. “It was a great opportunity.”

Not only was the experience enjoyable, Delgado said, but he improved on his public speaking skills as well.

“The main thing I have learned is to talk with confidence when public speaking,” Delgado said.

“If you’re confident then others will agree and understand your topic.”

The contest judges are different people from different backgrounds in business that hope to help students reach their business goals.

“You want to give everyone the highest score because they have worked so hard,” YEC judge Renee Duxler said, “But it’s important to be accurate and provide helpful feedback.”

This contest brings students together and judges their presenting and business skills.

“The skill of business is going to be used in any profession,” Young said. “You’re going to need it, learn how to do it.”

Business Essentials students and their sponsor Marysa McCartney at YEC. ll photos courtesy of Marysa McCartney

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PLAYLIST

Fall 2023 Pylon Playlist

Songs about this issue of the Pylon!

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Barbie The Album

Sept 8, 2023

Barbie The Album

Sept 8, 2023

Barbie The Album

Sept 8, 2023

Oppenheimer

Sept 8, 2023

Oppenheimer

Sept 8, 2023

Oppenheimer

Sept 8, 2023

Lover

Sept 8, 2023

reputation

Sept 8, 2023

1989

Sept 8, 2023

AI Generated Music

Sept 8, 2023

AI Generated Rap Song

Sept 8, 2023

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Pink

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I’m Just Ken

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Dance The Night

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Oppenheimer

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Fusion

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Can You Hear The Music

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Cruel Summer

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Look What You Made Me Do

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Bad Blood

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GPT Life

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AI Generated Rap Song

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As a Generative AI I cannot enforce prohibition but I can give you that swing Long Journeys and Short Tangents N0n-B1nary

Lizzo

Ryan Gosling

Dua Lipa

Ludwig Göransson

Ludwig Göransson

Ludwig Göransson

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift

ChatGPT Vibe

hyper_death

Sept 8, 2023

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Spooky Search

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> 1 Ghost > 1 Silhouette > 7 Pieces of candy > 3 Jack-O-lanterns > 1 Gravestone > 6 Bats

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Sounding Off On Self-Care Students, teachers offer their thoughts on how school affects their mental health and how they cope with it

Hobbies •

Find something you enjoy and try to do it daily.

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Find a way to express yourself. > Things like journaling help a lot when you do them, even if you may not notice it.

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Finding small ways to work self-care into your routine helps.

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General Tips

Live in the present! The past is unchangeable and the future is unknown.

Having a self-reward system (for example, doing something you enjoy for a few minutes after doing something you did not enjoy) is a good way to stay accountable without putting a lot pressure on yourself.

For Teachers

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Find a way to relax after a long day. > Journaling to organize thoughts.

-Trey Cullins, English Create a good environment in your classroom. > This makes the classroom experience more enjoyable for stuents and teachers alike.

De-Stigmatization •

“...there are days I get home and recognize that I need to do something to kind of combat whatever challenges I faced that day.”

Teachers

The school having a talk with students about mental health and others bringing it up more could help destigmatize it. That would make more people comfortable with reaching out if they need it.

“I think if you can find something that you like doing everyday, that can help. But also, finding people you think can support you, talking to other teachers when you feel burnt out, spending time with family, that kind of thing can really help.“

- Josh Rubino, English

Do you think teachers care about your mental health?

40.8% 32.7% 26.5%

Yes

I don’t know

No

According to a survey of 147 Central Students

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aSTARS SHINE AT WORLDS Shannon’s Stars Twirlers grab gold with no-drop routine at 2023 World Championships

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he Shannon’s Stars Twirling Club won big at the 2023 World Baton Twirling Championships in Liverpool, England on Aug. 4.

Callan Hall individually represented Team USA in the three-baton category. Hall placed 10th in the prelims, qualifying her for the finals where she placed sixth. Hall is now the highest ranked USA twirler in the junior age division (13-15 year olds).

“To finally make my dream a reality was something that words could not express,” Hall said. “I knew that I had a big job to do. I spent so much time on my routine and I only had one shot. I knew that I was there for a reason. I was so happy that I got sixth in the world in something that I worked so hard on.”

Shannon’s Stars made Team USA after placing first at the National Baton Twirling Association competition in July 2022. They were the first team to ever qualify from Kansas.

Hall individually qualified after placing second in the advanced three-baton category at the 2022 national competition.

“Earning the privilege to be part of the USA Twirling Team is an honor that comes with huge responsibility,” Shannon’s Stars coach Shannon Meis said. “You are representing your community and most importantly your country on the world stage. Our goal was to perform to the absolute best of our ability as we as we || photos courtesy of Shannon Meis represented the Callan Hall performing her three-baton routine in Liverpool, United States of England.

America.”

Shannon’s Stars, which features Salina seniors Janae Montoya, Jenna Sperling and Emily Streeter, represented Team USA. They had a rare no drop routine and won gold against Norway, Croatia and England.

“The feeling after we won was unreal,” Streeter said. “The giant arena chanting ‘USA! USA! USA!’ was so special. I had the ugliest cry ever, but it was so special to know our hard work had paid off.”

This competition was like no other they had ever competed in, Meis said.

“They were competing with and against some incredible athletes that we have admired nationally and internationally Shannon’s Stars, featuring seniors Janae for years,” Meis said, “And now (they) realize they too are at Montoya, Callan Hall and Jenna Sperling, the privileged level of world representation and achievement competed at the 2023 World Baton Twirling representing our country and community.”

Championships in Liverpool, England.

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STAFF

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Editor-in-Chief Natalia Granado-Flores Managing Editor Azbey Peckham News Editor Siera Keyser Sports Editor Mason Nemecheck Student Life Editor Hadley Johnston Photo Editor Mykah Trusty Reporters Carson Ablard Danielle Peckham Q Duxler Holli Crawford Photographers Jocelyn Del Real Naomi Matthews Amarah Jordan Vix Rasmussen Keaton Myers Tru Lawson Kodi Waite Cindric White Designers Angelica Dao Danica Dixson Gabriel Freeland Randi Shuler Joseph Zepeda Adviser Darrin Stineman

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The following quotes were heard around the school by the Salina Central Student Publications staff:

I am at the age where very loud noises make me mad and I don’t know why

But if there’s gravity then how do rainbows?

Why can’t I be Batman?

I wanna be Batman

Bam, Interacting with people takes so zoom, much energy straight to nowadays the moon I’m a really good listener when I shut up

Bazinga?

What is a Bazinga?

Some type of animal?

You’re such a goofy goober

I spend $200 a week on Genshin and $300 a week with friends

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