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BOLDLYU Issue No. 18: The Stress Issue

September/October 2019

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Letter from the Editor A few weeks ago I was working with kids and sharing my story about my careers. I shared with them how I went about starting both of my businesses. While talking about BoldlyU and this issue I asked the young Freshmen how many of them were stressed; about 90% of them raised their hands. Are we putting too much stress on our young tweens/teens or are we setting them up for success? The opportunites that you have now are amazing but what price are you paying for those opportunities? I can't image living being a tween/teen in todays world, but the one thing that I love the most is watching you overcome challenges that you face everyday. The one thing that gives me hope is when I asked this same bunch of students how many of them could write an overcomer story, on how they have overcome stress, at least half of the kids raised their hands. Learning to overcome Stress can empower you for the things to come in the future. Even though I don't want to live in your world I'm excited to see where the world will be in a few years because of you, our tweens/teens. Not only do you empower each other, you empower me!

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ENTERTAINMENT 8 Show Us Your Selfies! 9 Features of Apple Watch 10 The Price of Freedom 12 Thanksgiving Crossword 13 What happened to games? 14 DIY Fudge Pops 15 Fun National Holidays 18 Food for Fall 19 Logic Puzzle

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Dear Future Me Stress Struggles Books on Stress Overcoming Stress Teacher's Corner Waking Up Tips Single Parents

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The Features Of An

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I LOVE Apple Watches, so I am going to tell you the Top 5 Features of the Apple Watch Series 3 1. Counts your steps- I love counting steps. 2. Calender- You can always have your planner on your wrist. 3. Heart Rate Montor.

4. Phone Calls/Messages- Give+Receive Calls and Texts. 5. Listen to Music- I like listening to audiobooks, so I can listen to my audiobooks on the watch. Kaelyn, 10 September/October 2019

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The Price of Freedom My feet are starting to bleed. My feet are often sore from treading on so much garbage, but near the fence is especially bad. The masters usually throw their glass beer bottles over the fence. They land here, shattering and make it even more difficult to get near the fence. I look over at Ry, his maroon shirt and dark skin making it difficult to see him in only the moonlight. He seems to notice the glass too, shifting from one foot to the other. He’s staring at the other side of the fence, waiting with worried eyes. “Do you think she’s coming?” he asks. “Who knows,” I respond “A master might have spotted her.” I wish I was kidding. Ry shivered at the thought. We wait a little longer, trying to pull our shirts tighter over ourselves to combat the icy cold. My feet continue to scream at me. Soon enough, a dark figure emerges from just beyond our eyesight and into the light of the full moon. I can just make out her long, red hair and ripped shorts. She has a new scar on her bicep today. It had not completely healed, leaving a bloody trail down her arm. “Page!” Ry says, stepping closer to the fence, but careful not to touch it. “Ry, Colton.” Page says, still tired from a long day of strip mining, but I could see in her eyes the hope that we gave her. We were living proof there was an escape. Most slaves who escaped, died horrific deaths, and were brought back to the mines, usually with multiple limbs missing, to show the rest of us what would happen if we tried to escape. Of course, those were the ones, the Catchers actually caught. Me and Ry ... we made it out. We’re alive. “I heard that a guest is landing tomorrow evening,” Page said “I’m not sure who they are, the masters didn’t specify, but they have to have some sort of water source on the ship.” “Tomorrow evening?” I checked. “Yes- but that’s not all.” Page adds, desperately. “What is it?” Ry asks. Again, stepping closer to the fence. “They also said something about an execution.” “Execution?-wha- who?” Ry stutteres, worried, and leaning even closer to the fence, still not touching it. Page looks down at her feet. “I think... it might be us.” she says, starting to cry. “They also talked about machines. Machines that would help them, but not us … Ry ... I think we’re being replaced by machines… Ry- they're going to kill us!” Ry turned away, huffing and putting a hand to his head.

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“Are you sure?” I ask, leaning in. “An execution on the same day the machines are coming? That can’t be a coincidence.” “We need to get you out,” Ry says, turning back and pointing at Page. “What?” I say, turning towards Ry. “We can’t just pluck someone out of the mines, just like that. Especially if another shipment is coming. It’ll be nearly impossible to get in, let alone get back out.” “We have to try.” Ry insistes, sounding more desperate by the second. “You’ve got weapons, right? We can use those to fight off a couple of masters or something. We can take Page away, and then-” “And then what?” I ask. “My ship only seats 2, and it’s not guaranteed to work” “Please,” Page begs, sobbing. “They will kill me.” I hesitate. It would be super hard to accommodate someone else coming to Jupiter with us. But… It's not like we had anything to lose. One more person couldn’t be that bad. “Fine,” I say. “Yes! Ry exclaims, going to touch Page through the fence “Ry, the fence!” I shout. But it’s too late. Before Ry can pull away, a red light shines from on top of the fence, and an alarm goes off. The sirens echo across the vast landscape. There is movement to our left. Catchers. “We have to go!” I frantically splurt out. I shakily grab Ry’s hand and we run, not looking back. We run as fast as we can. My feet are definitely bleeding now, pounding against the mountains of trash. My heart pounds as we make a sharp right turn at the white box. We run down the hill. I can hear the Catchers behind us. They’re getting closer. We run past the broken crates. Heaving, I look back at Ry. He’s just behind me, our hands still intertwined. I hold on tighter. We’re almost to the trap door. I can see it now, lodged in between scraps of garbage to our far left, hiding our sanctuary. My heart is pounding harder. My breath threatening to leave me. I feel Ry’s hand slip away. I look back, frantically, to find him on the ground. “Ry!” I cry. He starts to get up. I hear a gunshot. Blood sprays across Ry’s bicep and onto my shirt, but I have to ignore it. I can see the Catchers. They’re holding guns. We shoot left, racing for our refuge. I tear open the door as Ry scrambles inside. I follow him and slam the door shut after us. All is silent ... We can still see the catchers boots from inside through a crack in the door. We wait ... The boots stay there … they pace around a little. Not making a sound, we wait … We wait for what seems like an eternity. They are still there. We stay silent. Waiting … Finally, they drift off behind a mountain of trash. I take a breath and look to Ry, who is also heaving. I take a few more breaths. Then, I turn around to look at our humble, but safe, outpost.

Hayden, 14

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What happened to games? For years we have been playing video games on consoles, computers and even phones but what are we doing wrong? In 1998, Half Life was released on computers and it was one of the first FPS or even game with a story that players could have whatever amount of focus on. The plot you could explore and find out what happened or just shoot guns at everything. Bioshock also had a story like this with tight game play and it was revolutionary. But ever since mobile games and overpriced DLC companies have been giving us half baked games, full of microtransactions and overpriced DLC and the game so unplayable. That you have to pay extra money including the 60 dollars to get the game to even get a decent experience that’s rediculous. Game will sometimes have skins that are only cosmedic like Fornite but even then some games make it so you can't get it in-game making so have to buy it with real money that just dumb. But there is some hope for the gaming world, Indie games, games made by small team or even one person games around $5-15 even with free DLC and there all great games like “hollow knight” or “undertale.” some of them are free like “doki doki literature club” and these are all great games but from actual companies there giving us the short end of the stick, thinking we’ll just buy whatever they throw at us. We as gamers should not take this, we will not take this, we demand good games, we want something to cherish, something to remember, something to share with everyone around the world. We should band together to stop this bullcrap, are you with me!

Gauge, 14

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DIY Double Chocolate Frozen Fudge Pops Ingredient s: 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Direct ions: Prep10 m Cook 5 m Ready In 4 h 35 m Combine the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and stir until thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, and refrigerate until cool, approximately 20 minutes. Stir the chocolate chips into the cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into molds and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

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Caring and growing t hrough STEM Girls STEM Institute (GSI) is a transformative space that empowers girls of color, historically marginalized in STEM fields, to live their best lives and embrace their innate brilliance through STEM exploration. GSI is unique in that it focuses on the whole person through the integration of STEM learning with overall wellness and well-being. GSI focuses on the total development of the young girl's mind, body, and spirit. GSI believes in embracing each young girl and meeting them where they are, and that is what they did this past summer. During the summer, GSI provided program participants with many opportunities to explore the fantastic aspects of science, technology, engineering, and math. Each girl took flight with Lift Academy’s flight simulator to apply their understanding of aeronautics. Some girls built an RCA plane and spent a day flying it while others learned about entrepreneurship through business creation and managing a classroom bank account. Through BoldlyU, the girls were empowered through digital arts media and magazine design. While working with BoldlyU, Girls STEM Institute participants learned how to work with professional photography equipment and conducted photoshoots. They also learned how to use Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and create original content for BoldlyU publications. Participants enjoyed learning with BoldlyU and asked that BoldlyU return next summer. The girls of GSI also engaged with a variety of professionals from multiple fields. Such as learning about Optics with Dr. Berhane and Africans in Science with Dr. Lasana Kazembe. Some of their Lunch and Learn guests included IUPUI engineering graduates and community members. These experiences allowed them to see people that look like them prospering in the field of STEM. Although giving girls an understanding of mathematics and STEM is Girls STEM Institute main objective, GSI does so much more. GSI helps prepare girls for the real world and gives them the skills to prosper in it. One GSI sister said, “GSI has impacted me personally by boosting up my self-esteem. The teachers and girls have made me feel better about myself.”

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What spor t s do you play? Which one do you like t he mos t? And why do you like it? Golf, baseball, basketball Golf is my favorite because I am really good at it. Why did you s tar t playing spor t s? To have fun and be with other kids that like the same sport Tell me about your spor t s season. Do you t ravel? When is it? What do you like t he mos t? I travel for golf, to St Louis area, Kansas City area and around central Missouri. Golf season is Spring, Summer and Fall I like being on the golf course, and learning new types of shots. I really like learning how to use different clubs to get the distance I want. What is your favorite par t of being an at hlete? Seeing the reward on the golf course from the work I do. What is somet hing youâ€™ve learned from playing spor t s t hat makes you a better person? How to be a good teammate and how to encourage someone that needs it. Do you have a favorite coach? What is something that coach has taught you? Coach Zach. He is encouraging to us as a team. What ot her hobbies do you have? I like to ride my bike, play Xbox and be at our farm. Have you made friends playing spor t s? Tell me about it. Yes, I have made a lot of friends playing sports. When my friends play golf with me we know how to have fun, and also how to talk about which clubs we should use. We get to see each other at our brothers games too. How do you keep your mind focused on t raining hard and gett ing better? I remind myself that if I hit a bad shot I need to move one and not focus on that one shot. I know that the more I practice the better I am at hitting the ball. What do you do to pract ice and get better out side of your regular pract ices? I hit balls in my backyard, or at our farm. I practice chip shots in fun ways, like hitting into a wooden bowl, or into a target area. I like to go to the driving range and short range area to practice. We usually play golf when we travel, and I even practice shots on camping trips. I love going to Top Golf to practice, too!!

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s t n e d u t S The YMCA’s Counselor In Training Program is a program where you build up leadership skills, and self confidence. It is an all summer program where you at least have to spend a month working. In this Counselor in Training Program (C.I.T. Program) I learned how to be more patient. I learned instead of getting annoyed I should just wait things out. I also learned that my reactions have influence on others, and that what I say does as well. I have become more responsible and gained respect for others as well. I also have learned about self-care and self-respect and I am very grateful. Some things I have experienced and enjoyed were things like going to the mobile food bank. I also enjoyed having fun with some of the kids, but still taking care of them as well. We also had guest speakers that have taught us many important things like self-care and taking care of your money. I also enjoyed the fun field trip we took to Riverside pool and also the two pizza parties we had. I experienced kids asking me for help so they can feel safe. I have really enjoyed everything about being a CIT. I have learned so much and have become a better person through it. I plan on coming back next year and having the same amount of fun.

Richard, 12 C.I.T.’s are for 7th-10th graders, that volunteer their summers at the YMCA. The C.I.T.’s help the YMCA staff with cleaning, preparing food, the kids; and keep camp running in general. As a C.I.T., my experience has been fun. I got to hang out with a bunch of kids and got to help with the food pantry. During the food pantry, I got to help people carry food to their vehicle and help hand out food too. All of the C.I.T.’s got to help out with an assembly that we have every Friday. We plan fun activities and let the kids show off their special talents. At the end of assembly we have a trading post, this is where the kids can buy candy. Other activities we got to do with the kids include going to play in the YMCA’s gym or one of the two playgrounds, playing board games and swimming. At first I wasn’t too sure about spending my summer at the Y with a bunch of other kids, then after a couple of days I started having fun with hanging with the staff, other C.I.T.’s and campers. I have had a great summer here.

Hailey, 12

I’ve been in the C.I.T. program for 4 years now and I’ve done and been through a lot of things at the program. I taught me to be more responsible and respectful around the staff members, to me more interactive around kids, and I have a lot of fun at the assemblies. I’ve even announced a few of them and I really enjoy being the mascots at the assemblies too. When you are in this program it teaches you a lot of things about the kids and staff members. It teaches you about life as well, for example, when your were watching the kids it’s like your preparing yourself to start raising your own family, and start looking after your own kids, plus prepares you for the real world. It teaches you how to respect and interact with staff members. When you do that it helps you learn how to respect other people. This program has kept me interactive and busy for the past 4 years, this program has also taught me a lot about responsibility and how to take life seriously. One of the most important things about this program is when the kids look up to as a role model, the way you interact and influence kids will make you a better person and it will make the kids feel welcome. One of the other things I have enjoyed being a C.I.T. is interacting with the other C.I.T. One of them I have known since the 4th grade, Elijah, he was at the program for 2 or 3 years and it was a great experience learning about my best friend. Another C.I.T. I became friends with is Joe, he has been doing C.I.T. for 3 years and we have been friends ever since we started the program. And the last C.I.T. I’m going to mention is Emma, it is her first year in the program and when she came I showed her what to expect as a C.I.T. and we have been friends ever since. The last and best thing is when Mr. Josh (my boss) takes us on trips to help the community A few weeks ago we went to this food pantry (unfortunately I wasn’t there when they went) and we went to Wears Creek where we had to pick up trash to make the earth greenier. Mr. Josh is one of the coolest guys I know. The C.I.T. program will help you go places in life and make you a better person. In the future I hope to be a staff member too.

Hunter, 15

The way I felt when I was passing out food to people who needed food and who also could not afford it as well. I felt so important because when I was passing out salad to these patents and even kids, that made me see how much things can still be done in our community. It also made me think “wow if these families our getting help by a food truck what else can help the community and what else can build our community?” So I grew deeper and descored that we could do a shoe drive because over the years I’ve notice kids walking on the side of the street with no shoes on their feet. So, I conversated with my mom about having a shoe drive to help the community. The reason for this was the fact that the tornado ruined people's homes and their property. Then I came up with the proposition to help the homeless by hosting a shoe drive, that might not occur now but 2020 has lots of things coming for it. I also will be headed back to the Food Pantry to help more families. If your interested don’t hesitate to come to Jefferson City, Missouri every second Thursday of the month. See you there. g.com dclothin n Myla, 12 la r e d n littlewo

Going back to school can be really stressful-for students, parents and teachers. Here are a few tips for lessening the Back to School Blues. 1. Rest Up-make sure that you head to bed early to ensure that you get plenty of sleep. Studies show that students that come to school well rested outperform students with lesser sleep. According to WebMd, children 7-12 years old require 10-11 hours per night and 12-18 year olds need 8-9 hours of sleep her night. This gets tougher as students are involved in more sports & activities, but it is really important that you go to sleep between 7-9PM. Or do the math-what time do you wake up for school? Work backwards to determine what your bedtime should be. Sleep gives your body a chance to recharge. Just as your phones & gadgets don’t work if the batteries aren’t charged, you need to ensure that you’re recharging with a good night’s sleep. This is crucial to your success in the classroom. What time do you go to bed on school nights? What time do you wake up for school? How many hours of sleep do you average? 2. Routine, Routine, Routine I can’t stress this enough-it is so important to have good routines to ensure that you are well

rested and organized. Bedtime routines, morning routines and after school routines are crucial in ensuring that your success. (See attachment of Kolton’s routine) What’s your bedtime routine? Morning routine? After school routine? 3. Exercise: We all know the benefits of exercise! Heightened focus, elevated mood, lowers stress, increased energy and sharper memory to name a few! But there’s nothing like letting off steam after sitting in a classroom all day. Another benefit of exercise is that it wears you out and can help you sleep better. Aim to get 60 minutes or more of physical activity daily. Go for a bike ride with your friends, roller blade around your neighborhood, play a few games of pickup basketball, throw a football around, find a yoga or fitness class, or check out our Letters of My Name Game to get you started towards your exercise goals. 4. You are what you eat! Make sure that you’re eating a well-balanced diet. The food you eat fuels you. You wouldn’t put bad gas in your car and expect to get very far. If your diet consists of sugary foods, sodas, chips and processed foods, you are not treating yourself kindly. It’s important to focus on drinking a lot of water and making healthy food choices from all 5 food groups including fruits, grains, proteins, dairy and vegetables to ensure that you get the nutrients you need. You should also make sure that you’re eating the right amount of calories for you based on your age, sex, height, weight and physical activity level.

KOLTON'S SCHOOL YEAR RULES & SCHEDULE MORNING ROUTINE 7AM WAKE UP & MAKE BED 7-7:15AM GROOMING-SHOWER,LOTION, HAIR DONE & DRESSED 7:30-50AM BREAKFAST 7:50AM BRUSH TEETH 8:05AM OUT TO CATCH THE BUS RULES: BED MADE, CURTAINS OPEN & ROOM MUST BE CLEAN BEFORE BREAKFAST! NO PHONE, TV OR IPAD BEFORE SCHOOL!!

AFTER SCHOOL & EVENINGS 3:45-4:45PM HOMEWORK & SNACK TIME 4:45-6PM FREE TIME 6-6:30PM SHOWER & UNWIND 6:30-7PM DINNER 7-7:30PM PLAN NEXT DAY (CLOTHES, BACKPACK, BREAKFAST & LUNCH) 8PM BRUSH TEETH & BEDTIME

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S POT LIGHTON THE COVER: T EAM Crispus Attucks Students Imagine walking through a building where every wall and every corridor has something on display that truly inspires you. Imagine learning that this building has produced surgeons, teachers, scientists, politicians, world-class musicians, and hall of fame athletes. Then imagine being told that it is now up to you to carry on the traditions and add to its legacy. Google Crispus Attucks High School and you will begin to understand its historical significance and the cultural contributions that thousands of students who walked through its doors help forge for nearly a century. If you were a Crispus Attucks student, do you think living up to that kind of info could be stressful? We sat down with several current students and inquired about the stress of living up to a legacy. Q. What do you know about t he Crispus Att ucks his tory and it s legacy?

I know a lot, especially hearing a lot even when I wasn’t attending the school. I know more about sports because I am a sports type of guy. Big names like Oscar Robinson, Hallie Bryant, and Nike Sibande etc… -Antonio J. 17 Crispus Attucks High School was built on the acts and feelings of hatred. Prior to Crispus Attucks being built there were very few black students going to the high schools in Indianapolis. But, when black people started moving to the north from the south the high schools in Indianapolis faced a problem. White people did not want black students in the same school as them. They claimed that black people had contagious diseases such as tuberculosis and more. So, they built a school just for black students. Contrary to the whites’ expectations, the school became prosperous. The students graduated with a great education and became successful and noble individuals. Crispus Attucks High School legacy is a perfect image of everlasting grit. -Fait h 17 I know it was one of the first black schools, it was named after Crispus Attucks. Built during the time the KKK ran Indiana and it was designed to fail. -Antonio M. 18 Attucks was the first public African American school built in Indianapolis. Crispus Attucks High School is named after Crispus Attucks, a black man that was killed in the middle of the Boston Massacre. -Nakia 17

Q. What were your init ial t hought s when you walked into t he building as a firs t-year high school s t udent? My initial thoughts walking into Attucks was thinking about how big the school was compared to my last school. Walking the halls and gazing through all the pictures of the Alumni was amazing especially seeing family members. I also wondered how I was going to meet new people and play sports. -Antonio J. 17 I thought to myself “wow, this school is huge!” I noticed graduate classes that were dated back to before my mother and I were born. I had no idea about the history of the school when I got here. -Fait h, 17 The first thing that caught my eye was the class photos of previous seniors, I was impressed by how far back they went. Another thing that I clearly remember is the vibe I got, all that history. -Antonio M. 18 I was nervous but honored to be a part of the history and legacy of Attucks. Seeing everyone’s pictures on the wall knowing the struggle they went through to go to school and knowing they walked the same halls as I have, makes me appreciate school more. -Nakia 17 Q. Can you describe t he school spirit? The school spirit is amazing! From the staff to students, everyone represents the school in their own way. We have a lot of activities where everyone can get involved and it feels like we are one big family. -Antonio J. 17 I believe the school spirit has declined compared to the past classes that graduated. When I watched the documentary on Attucks I saw how all the alumni were so excited to be Tigers. They went to games and supported one another. I can say for my class, we do not share the same amount of enthusiasm that the alumni had. I believe that school spirit and pride are important and vital to carrying on the Crispus Attucks legacy. -Fait h 17 To me, Attucks pride is how we carry ourselves. The Attucks spirit is showing up to games and cheering as loud as we can. It’s also making sure our voices are heard in class and at school meetings. -Antonio M. 18 I believe the class of 2020 has the best school spirit. We all try to represent Attucks in the best way, inside and outside of school. We are proud to be a part of Attucks Tigers Legacy. -Nakia 17

FEAT URED Q. Tell us about famous alumni who graduated from Crispus Att ucks. What do you know about t hem? For me, that would be my aunt. She had a big influence on me and is an Attucks graduate along with my sister who is hardworking and very intelligent. The famous tigers I know about are Oscar Robertson, who was a great basketball legend and also Nike Sibande who has a big name in Attucks history. -Antonio J. 17 I’ve heard of Oscar Robertson: NBA star, Arthur L. Carter: Tuskegee Airmen, Harry W. Brooks, Jr.: Major General in the U.S. Army and David Baker: jazz musician. -Fait h 17 I know the famous basketball player Oscar Roberson graduated from here, of course, Crispus Attucks the first man killed on the American Revolution is why the school got its name. -Antonio M. 18 I don’t know any famous alumni by name but I do know that when older graduates come back to visit Attucks, they feel at home. Seeing our generation sitting in the seats that the once had makes them proud. -Nakia 17 Q. What does it mean to be an Att ucks of Tiger?

Being an Attucks Tiger means being a leader, all-around Scholar and representing the school in a great way. -Antonio J. 17 For me, it's being part of a legacy. I feel inspired when I walk through the halls to strive for greatness. I feel blessed to know how far we have come along as a school and nation. It feels great to know that I am being offered opportunities that older alumni were denied. When I have spoken with older alumni, I could tell that Attucks Tiger pride is really in their hearts. That’s a good feeling! -Fait h 17 Being an Attucks Tiger means representing our alumni with the utmost respect, and maintain this historic building. It means we are responsible to keep this legacy intact and to make our past alumni proud. -Antonio M. 18 To be being an Attucks Tiger means representing this school wherever I go. I feel a need to represent Attucks because my auntie, grandma, and sister are proud graduates. Attucks has so much history, I am honored knowing that this is my school and my face will be on the wall along with my class when I graduate. -Nakia 17

FEAT URED Q. Do you feel any pressure or s t ress to live up to or maintain t he legacy t hat t he s t udent s before you built? Not much. But listening and seeing how this school changed and how the school involved in this city is nice. -Antonio J. 17 Knowing the history of excellence of Attucks, yes. Learning how much the older alumni were denied is heartbreaking. Now that I have opportunities that they never had makes me want to go even harder. I want to be an example and show that their pain and hard work will not go in vain. -Fait h 17 Definitely some! We want to make the older alumni proud. We want to maintain this school so future students can also be proud of Crispus Attucks. As I will, they can also look back at this school and say, "That's where I graduated from." -Antonio M. 18 No. Attucks alone has its history and every student in the building is building more history into the Attucks legacy. -Nakia 17

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I don’t know how much more I can take. If it ain’t one thing it’s another. I have this major math test, my mom keeps hounding me about my dog Buster tearing up her shoes, my younger sister thinks that she has to go everywhere that I go and to top it all off, I’m having the hardest time making new friends at my new school. I miss my old friends. Why did we have to move again? Now I have to work extra hard to prove myself. It’s all becoming too much for me to handle. I feel so stressed out. I dread my alarm clock going off in the mornings. I just -Past Youand pull the covers over my head. You know what want to stay in bed would be great…a time machine. If only I could go back to the time when things were simple. -Past You

DEAR PAST ME

You have done a great job learning to manage your stress. You stopped sweating the small stuff and you learned to focus on the things that you could control. You finally taught Buster to eat his food and stop eating your mom’s shoes. That was a like a weight lifted off your shoulders. You aced that math and literally every math test after that. You were a MATH Rockstar! Your love for math landed you your dream job working with numbers. Your life without friends didn’t last too long either. Kelli and Sasha became two of your really close friends and you all have kept in contact to this day. More importantly, you love hanging out with your little sister now. She actually grew up to be pretty cool. Always remember “when you dump the stress, it makes reaching for the stars lighter.” Keep being you! #stressless -Future You

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After summer, going back to school can be very stressful and chaotic but it can also be very exciting. My first day of sixth grade was probably one of the most nerve-racking days of my life! There were new people, different teachers, new staff, and I barely knew how to get to my first-period class. Was I going to have to roam the building to figure out where my other classes were located!? The shift from elementary to middle school can be difficult and trust me, I was very scared but now when I look back on it, I don’t know why I was so worried. By December of that school year, I had sixth grade figured out. If you’re a little worried about going back to school and entering a new grade like I was, here are a few things that helped me, which I hope will help you through your first days back at school. Number one, think about the word POWER which my school uses as our motto. Always be Prepared, be Optimistic and Willing to do your best, Engaged in learning and have Respect for others. Next is getting enough sleep. Having a sleep schedule or pattern can help you stay focused and energized throughout the day. It can be challenging when you juggle classwork, friends, having fun along with added responsibility at home. As a middle schooler, you have to have pride, stay organized and just simply relax. Don’t stress or worry because you’ve got this! Remember you’re not alone in this new experience. During my first couple of days of middle school, I often thought, “What are the homework pages today?” What’s my locker combo?!” Do I turn the know left or right after I clear it to open my locker?” I found that memorization is key!!! In school, you have a lot on your mind and a lot to remember so I suggest keeping a planner with you for each class. Also never be afraid to ask questions. I know I asked a lot of questions when I got to middle school. Think about getting a clear understanding of basic information like what door to come in through when you get off the bus, or how to get from one side of the building to the other during a passing period. What do you do if your locker jams? Where are the restrooms located? Like me, in time you will figure all these things out. When going back to school, always plan for success and things will be a whole lot easier.

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Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life for Teens: Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills for Helping You Manage Mood Swings, Control Angry Outbursts, and Get Along with Others by Sheri Van Dijk, MSW

Adolescent therapists highly recommend this book to me because it’s an interactive opportunity for teens to apply the principals covered in the book. The book teaches the concepts of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

My Anxious Mind: A Teen's Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic

Book by Katherine A. Martinez and Michael A. Tompkins

Anxiety can make everything seem unmanageable - from dealing with family and friends to managing schoolwork and extracurricular activities. It's been estimated that between nine and 15 million teens in the United States suffer from phobias, panic attacks, or extreme worry or anxiety. That's a lot of teens! Be You Card Deck for Teens: 60 Mindfulness

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Transforming Stress for Teens: The HeartMath Solution for Staying Cool Under Pressure by Rollin McCraty, Sarah Moor, Jeff Goelitz, Stephen W. Lance, Steve Sawyer (Foreword by)

It’s stressful being a teen! In Transforming Stress for Teens, leaders from the world-renowned Institute of HeartMath and Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute team up to teach overwhelmed and stressed-out teens how to use HeartMath skills— proven-effective tools and techniques to help you manage daily stress and anxiety, and develop resilience by managing emotion. .

The Teenage Guide to Stress Book by Nicola Morgan

Essential reading for teenagers and the adults who care about them. A fantastically wide-ranging, reassuring, eye-opening and comprehensive look at the stresses many teenagers face, empowering them to take control of their mental health and wellbeing. The Teenage Guide to Stress - written for teenagers but essential for adults who want to understand - tackles all the external stresses that teenagers face, including feelings of anger, sadness (and depression), fear and failure; issues caused by changing bodies, body hatred, weight problems, eating disorders and self-harm; pressures of exams and schoolwork; sleep problems; changing relationships with friends and family; boyfriend/ girlfriend issues and sexual pressures; bullying and cyber-bullying; problems arising from the internet;

by Brian Leaf and Matt Oestreicher

Be You Card Deck has 60 practices to: - Ease stress - Reduce anxiety - Deal with anger and depression - Boost self-confidence - Realize your full potential

How to Stop Freaking the %#$@ Out by Erin Pash and Kyle Keller

Have you ever felt anxious? Have those intense feelings ever made you want to crawl into a hole in the fetal position or, alternatively, punch someone in the face? If so, you're not alone.

Little Ways to Keep Calm and Carry On: Twenty Lessons for Managing Worry, Anxiety, and Fear by Mark Reinecke, Ph.D.

Learn techniques used by cognitive behavioral therapists to help deal with stress and anxiety. Questions and tasks prompt readers to try out the information for themselves. This is an accessible, quick read that will add new strategies to your anxiety toolbox.

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OVERCOMIN G ST RESS High school can truly be a challenge for many students. As a current high school student, I have learned that high school can be incredibly stressful. The pressure of grades, extra-curricular activities and maintaining a fun teenage life can sometimes be hard to manage. I strive to be an exemplary scholar, participate in extra-curricular activities, and complete community service. I have learned in order to be successful in high school, you must first put a strategy in place. When I struggle with juggling everything in my life, I rely on God, I maintain patience, and I surround myself with supportive people. “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalms 46:1). This verse is near and dear to my heart. My faith in God is the primary reason that I have made it this far in life. My relationship with God began at a young age. I have been a member at my grandfather’s church my entire life. My grandfather, and other family members, have always instilled in me that it is important to have a relationship with God. They have always said, “A time will come when you will need God.” My high school career has been one of the most challenging times of my life. There were times when I thought that I could not excel in school and do my extra- curricular activities at the same time, but prayer brought me out. Patience is key. I have had to strengthen my patience throughout my high school career. My first class at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, I thought I was going to fail. I was fifteen years old in a class filled with grown college students. I was intimidated and scared. I contemplated dropping the class, and focusing on my classes at Attucks. Instead, I maintained patience and continued at IUPUI. I refused to fail, so along with being patient I asked my professor for help. I studied, met with my professor outside of class, and went to the campus writing center. I struggled in my first class. I had to adjust to being a college and high school student at the same time. Nevertheless, I did not give up on myself. I persevered and passed the class. The people that I surround myself with are very strong individuals. My family, teachers, advisors, and coaches have all demonstrated grit. I admire their ability to accept the fact that they have not done everything perfectly, but continue to work hard and strive to do better on their next attempt. They motivate me to strive for excellence. In high school, or at least I can say at my high school, everyone wants to be like each other. Most students come to school and want to be viewed as the most popular person in the school, and they want to look hard. This is detrimental to the school system.

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School is not about setting a status quo for yourself. School is here to help build a path of success for yourself. Unfortunately, many students come and do the opposite. They come to school to fight, disrespect teachers and administrators, and do not respect themselves. Although you may have a few students with behavioral issues, it is not the entire school. As a school, everyone suffers the wrath of the â€œbad kidsâ€? immaturity. I believe that we can solve this issue by encouraging students to set academic goals for themselves. For example, one way that I stay on track with school is by setting a goal to make it to all of my classes on time and complete the school work. I set to accomplish this goal every day at school and it builds a foundation to successfully pass my classes. Setting academic goals change the focus from trying to fit in, to trying to graduate. Everything will not always be easy or handed to you. When I struggle with juggling everything in my life, I rely on God, I maintain patience, I surround myself with supportive people, and I remain focused on my goals. Everyone may have their own way of dealing with stressful situations, but God is my answer. There is no set way that is going to cure stress forever, but when you figure out how to properly deal with stress you can become unshakable.

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Teacher’s Corner When talking with my students the other day, another issue they brought up related to why they thought suicide rates were rising was social media and their phones. I have no doubt that they are right. Although I imagine they would not willingly part with their devices, the students do realize that the apps designed to connect them to one another can often have the opposite effect. If you Google “social media” and either “depression” or “suicide”, you will find countless articles theorizing that there is a connection. Suicides/suicidal ideations have nearly doubled since 2008. Instagram started in 2010 and Snapchat followed in 2011. Perhaps a coincidence…perhaps not. As one student put it, we only want to show the world our “highlight reel.” And it isn’t just teens. We use filters to smooth our skin and make us appear thinner, we keep retaking our pictures until we get the ideal one to post, and we only show the perfect side of our lives…the smiling family, the first place team posing with the trophy, the dream vacations. It is rarely a snapshot of real life. Real life is not perfect. As we were standing around the library counter talking face-to-face with no phones around, I asked the students, "how often they did that with their friends. One said , “not enough.” The conversation turned to how they have hundreds if not thousands of online friends and followers, but relatively none of those in the cyber world were people they truly knew or would be individuals they would go to if they really needed something. A text message cannot take the place of human interaction and presence. So how does a person with thousands of “friends” become depressed?

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Consider the sixteen-year-old sitting at home alone on a Friday night scrolling through all of the pictures of her smiling friends at the party she was not invited to. Think about the teenager who has body image issues looking at photo after photo of filtered perfection. Or how about the individual who keeps checking back to see if anyone “liked” or commented (hopefully in a positive manner) on his latest post. For many, their self-worth is directly tied to the affirmation, or lack thereof, that they receive in the virtual world. So what is the answer? I don’t know, but there are some things to try. I think having serious conversations with our children is a start. Encourage them to limit their phone time. Have a no phones at the table and at bedtime rule (screentime at bed is proven to be detrimental for all ages). Ideally, if friends are over, try to get them engaged instead of sitting around looking at their devices. At Helias HS no phones are allowed out at lunch or during classes unless the teacher gives permission—I love this. Set a good example as the adults in the house and be present with your family. If you are paying the bill, you get to make the rules, Mom and Dad. I had three girls today ask if they could post their Snapchat names in the library because they “needed more friends.” (I said no!) Let’s get the pendulum going the other direction toward real human relationships and away from amassing unknown virtual friends.

Michele Oliver

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Morning Morning ttips ips to to wake wake up up good good and and happy! happy! Are you not feeling your best in the morning? Here are some tips that you can take to have self care when you wake up in the morning! 1. Eat something nutritious in the morning, that way you can have a whole bunch of energy in the morning! Foods like, Orange Juice, eggs, Greek Yogurt, oatmeal, berries and healthy cereals are good for a healthy breakfast! 2. Try to get a good night's sleep! Studies have shown that teenagers in the age of 12 and up should get at least 8 to 9.5 hours of good sleep! #dontplayfortniteuntilfiveinthemorning 3. If you feel very sleepy and need to wake up, take a bottle of Perrier water and put it in a bowl that your face can fit in. Then, the bubble will open that pores in the face that make you wake up! 4. Write a message on the mirror of your bathroom. Write an accomplishment that you want to complete in the day! 5. Think positive every morning you wake up, then you won't have to be grumpy every day! Follow tthese hese ttips ips to to have have aa great great morning! morning! Follow

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Single Parents Being a single parent is not fun. Trust me I know because my mom is one. It is really hard being a single parent when you have four kids just like my mom. She tries so hard to keep up with us and all of our sports. Like softball, baseball, basketball, and cheerleading. Also, having to pay rent or buying stuff for your kids every time you turn around. For field trips class projects or picnics. Constantly working twenty-four-seven for her kids that she takes care of every day of her life. She is the most caring and most protecting mother I have ever known. She also has to take care of my three cats, one dog, and the six puppies that my dog had. We also are taking care of a stray cat outside of our house and that cat had two kittens that we are also taking care of. My friend Sabrina’s mom, who I call my second mom, reminds me of my real mom and is awesome. She is protective just like my mom and loves me very much, just like her own daughter. One day after Sabrina’s birthday party I came back to her house and I started cleaning up and I did the dishes. When she got home she hugged me so tight she said thank you because I did something good for her. So that helped her out a lot. Anyway back to my mom, she also has to catch up on bills for insurance, hospital bills and other bills. It’s really tough trying to catch up on a bunch of stuff and trying to balance it all at once. When you try to balance all things at once everything becomes hectic. When it becomes hectic that causes stress. You don’t want stress, you want all that stress to just get all off your shoulders.

Shyann, 13

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TAKE STEPS TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY! Did you know that the percentage of children affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 90s? Obesity and overweight issues affect more than 30% of all children in the US. Obesity has a severe impact on children and teens self-esteem and self-image. What is obesity? According to the Childhood Obesity Foundation, obesity is defined as a abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that impairs health. This is a medical condition that affects children and teenagers. Everyone has a body type that is just right for them, but a healthy weight trajectory is where your height and weight change proportionally together as children develop. A sign of childhood obesity is a weight that is well above the average for a child’s height and age. If not taken care of, research shows that these children are at risk of becoming obese adults and thus more likely to experience compromised health due to chronic disease. This can lead to growing personal and healthcare costs.

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Consume foods & drinks that are high in sugar and fat on a regular basis. This includes fast food, candy, baked goods, pop and sugar-sweetened beverages. Are not physically active every day Are sedentary-meaning that they watch a lot of tv and play a lot of video games. These are activities that don’t burn calories. Live in environments where healthy eating & physical activity are not encouraged eat to deal with stress or social problems Come from families of overweight people where genetics may be a factor. Especially if healthy eating and physical activity are not prioritized. Have a lack of access, availability and affordability to healthy foods

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SPELL YOUR NAME WORKOUT SPELL YOUR NAME & DO THE WORKOUT! READY,SET,GO! REPEAT!

A: 50 Lunges B: 10 Squat Jumps

N: Plank for 30 secs. O: Hop 20X

C: 20 Side Lunges per Leg D: 25 Back Leg Kicks

P: 25 Jumping Jacks Q: Jog in Place21 Minutes

E: 50 Arm Curls (both) F: 1 Minute Wall Sit

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G: Elbow to Knees 50x H: 25 Bicycle Crunches I: 10 Squat Jumps

T: Do 50 Windmills U: Hop 30X on each Leg V: 1 Minute of Sit-ups

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K: 30 Jumping Jacks L: Plank for 45 secs. M: 15 Squats

X: Go Outside and Be Active Y: 25 Squat Jumps Z: 30 Wall Push Ups

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Q. Let’s say using a t ime machine we were able to put every graduate since 1927 in a foot ball s tadium. It’s now your t urn to walk to t he podium and address t he crowd as everyone looks at you. What would you say to t he former s t udent s who es tablished t he Crispus Att ucks legacy t hat you've had t he oppor t unity to maintain during your t ime as a s t udent? Seeing everyone's face looking down at me, happy to see me succeed and accomplish great things, I would be lost for words. I might even shed a tear at how beautiful that moment would be. -Antonio J. 17 I would say, “Thank you for proving everyone wrong. Thank you for blessing me with a foundation to become somebody.” -Fait h 17 I know I wouldn't be able to do this interview without the blood sweat and tears they put into this school. I would look around the stadium and say thank you! -Antonio M. 18 I would say thank you for creating this proud legacy that is now a part of my future. -Nakia 17 These students have a clear understanding of the history associated with their high school. One day their pictures will be added to the walls of class graduates, and they will become a part of the proud legacy of the great Crispus Attucks Tigers. We would like to thank the following people for arranging the student interviews: Carrie Cline Black & Alpha Garrett (Indianapolis Public Schools Communications) and Lauren Franklin, Principal & Brittany Burnett, executive assistant at Crispus Attucks. Thank You!

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Att ucks Alumni Great ness Match the name and descriptions to their picture!

1. David Baker– jazz musician, composer, professor of music at Indiana University Bloomington

2. Angela Brown–dramatic soprano

3. Harry W. Brooks Jr.–Major General, U.S. Army

4. Hallie Bryant–former Harlem Globetrotter; Indiana Mr. Basketball (1953), Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (1983)

5. Julia Carson–member of the United States House of Representatives (1997–2007)

6. Bobby Edmonds–member of Indiana Pacers (1969–70)

7. Harriette Bailey Conn–attorney and former state public defender in Indiana

8. Nike Sibande - Plays for Miami and made All-Mac Third Team

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10. Bailey "Flap" Rober t son – former Harlem Globetrotter; former NBA player; Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (1990)

11. Oscar Rober t son – NBA player (1960–74); NBA's Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (1980); Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (1982)

12. James Spaulding – jazz alto saxophonist and flautist

13. Rodney Stepp – member of The Spinners (R&B group)

14. Meshach Taylor – Hollywood actor

15. Rober t Hawt horne - MD/PhD Student at Johns Hopkins University

16. Fred Robinson - Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer, mentoring students

17. Lauren Franklin - Graduate from DePauw University

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STRESS.......

Everyone experiences this slightly differently, but we all know what it means. What you may not know is how it affects your body. The way you feel when you are stressed is the result of a hard wired pathway to help with survival, like if you are being chased by a bear. That isn’t something that typically happens, but our body sometimes has the same reaction to day-to-day things, resulting in us feeling stressed. For example, your heart may beat faster, you may begin to sweat, breathe faster, and your stomach may feel upset. Stress has effects on all parts of your body, but the three biggest areas are your brain, your hormones, and your immune system (the part of the body that fights off illness). Stress tells your brain to increase the amount of hormones called epinephrine and cortisol. Epinephrine is the “fight or flight” hormone. Cortisol is a hormone that tells your body it is in danger and needs to be careful how it uses energy. Cortisol is also a hormone that can contribute to weight gain if it stays high. When your body remains under stress, higher cortisol levels make your immune system not work as well, so people get sick more often. Studies of people with long exposure to stress have found that the body doesn’t like it; these people have a lot more health problems as they age. This is a long time away for you, but it is important to know and think about the future consequences of stress. One of the most important steps in managing stress is acknowledging when you feel it. This does not mean it becomes an excuse to get out of your responsibilities. It is the opposite. Being aware when you are stressed makes it your responsibility to take a break and be good to your body. The trick is balancing this while also doing your job of being a student and helping out at home. Like we talked about previously, awareness of what your body is feeling is sometimes called Mindfulness.

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THE KNOW HOW It is important to think about strategies to help prevent stress before you even feel it. Take some time and write down three situations where you have felt most stressed in the last month. Now look at those things to see if there is a pattern. Are you always stressed right before a test? This may mean that if you make a detailed study plan and prepare more before the test, you could decrease stress. Do you feel more stressed before a sports game? Going to practice and playing your hardest there will help you feel prepared. Also, remember that you are not doing this alone, but with your team. Talk to your teammates and see how they feel about games. They may have similar feelings as you. Having someone who is going through the same thing decreases stress because you are sharing it. It helps you acknowledge that you are not alone in this journey. Stress is part of life and part of growing up. It is your job to know what it looks like and make a plan to face it in a healthy way. Your family, friends, and doctor are all people you can talk to when you are feeling stressed to help you conquer it.

Dr. Brittani M. Corbisiero, DO

Ma nagi ng s t re s s i s k n o wi ng wh e n yo u feel i t! September/October 2019

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