2019-2020 Freshman Orientation Blueprint

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Columbus North High School 1400 25th St. Columbus, IN Columbus, IN 47201

GUIDE TO CNHS

who we are Editors in Chief Hailey Andis Salome Cloteaux Coral Roberts Erica Song

Staff Members

Megan Allman DeShawn Austin Darren Ayala Aliza Baker Paige Baker Erica Bishop Trent Bodart Jordan Brady Jackson Brunty Jocelyn Carroll Elvin Cesareo Nevaeh Coffman Paige Dudley Shelby Euler Annagail Fields Ali Fuller Naomi Gambrel Diana Garcia Karina Garduno Tori Garling Alyssa Green Ashley Guerrero Taylor Harden Kimberly Hernandez Jesus Hernandez Tanner Herron Haleigh Holwager Tanya Iyer David Jaimes Ocampo Kyan Jiles Taylor Klinger Shayna Lane Kylah Lawson Matthew Liu Amanda Lopez Makenna McCord Jimena Mendoza Ashley Milne Myleigh Munn Anushka Nair Josh Nelson Angel Olguin Trujillo Brooklynn Oliver Destiny Oliver Kasadee Pedigo Sanjana Penmathsa Rishi Rao Brian Rodriguez Mary Jane Rojas Elaine Sanders Luke Schneider Shaelynn Scruggs Carley Sedziol Olivia Sprong Fraser Swan Angel Wade Emma Waltz Jiaxuan Wang Ross Wenzler

Advisers

Roth Lovins Rachel McCarver

what’s important Bull Dogs show school spirit and attend events

what’s inside

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NOTICE: This freshman edition of The Triangle was created by students in the Photojournalism and Beginning Journalism classes as their final project

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Servane Cloteaux (‘19) [left] and sophomore Matei Cloteaux [right] race down the track during the annual Homecoming Trike race.

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meet the big dogs Columbus North staff members describe their work and give advice to incoming freshmen ADVICE FROM THE PRINCIPAL “My role is to make sure the whole building runs smoothly and that the students are getting the things that they need to be prepared for the next level. My door is open because I don’t deal with attendance or behavior; that doesn’t mean that I won’t talk to students. Make sure you’re in school, and make sure that you belong to something within the school; that’s how you are going to be connected to the school, and that also is how you’re going to have more success.”

principal david clark

Q: What are some common misconceptions about counselors?

“Counselors just sit in their office and wait for somebody to come down. There’s a lot of that tracking paperwork that maybe people don’t know about, or you don’t know about before you get into the job.”

counselor seth ragsdale

Q: What is your advice for the incoming freshmen?

“Show up to class on time every day, so be where you’re supposed to be when you’re supposed to be there.

[Don’t have] missing assignments, and turn in your work on time. Just come down to the counseling center if you need help.”

meet the deans Deans are assigned based on the first letter of students, last names. They have advice for incoming students.

“Be here, be on time, and do your homework. If you can do those things, you will be just fine.” aaron karrer (A-G)

“Go to all your classes and stay on campus for lunch” paul ferguson (H-O)

by anushka nair, matthew liu, angel olguin trujillo and ross wenzler

“Use Google calendar, icalendar, or some type of calendar on your phone to organize your life.” jennifer hester (P-Z)

who let the dogs out?

Columbus North athletes impart their experiences and advice to incoming freshmen

“There’s just something about busting through that banner and hearing the band play and the fans cheer.” senior hunter huser

Columbus North Athletics

>Football >Volleyball >Cross Country >Tennis

>Basketball >Track >Swimming >Gymnastics

>Baseball >Softball >Golf >Wrestling

37 state championships CNHS has won

advice from the athletes

Student athletes give recommendations to future North athletes

“Take every opportunity you get, and don’t take anything for granted.” junior preston terrell

“Never give up, and don’t get discouraged when the coaches get on to you.” sophomore kylah lawson

“Do your best, and don’t slack off because the coaches will notice.” junior la’monica smith

by shaelynn scruggs, brooklyn oliver, tanner herron and paige baker

“Bring your A-game.

Sports at this level is no joke.” sophomore connor lindsey

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bull dog destinations Navigate the school like a true Bull Dog by anushka nair, matthew liu, angel olguin trujillo and ross wenzler

key of first floor

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social studies common areas C4

cafeteria performing arts special ed

library english LGI

key of second floor art classes language restrooms

• stay on the right side of the hallway • make wide left turns to avoid bumping into others • the first two digit for locker numbers correspond to the first two digits of hallway numbers

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“Bull Dog Time is something most people don’t really appreciate because it’s mostly for senior projects, so it’s very useful to have as a class later on in high school. ” junior nolan miller

“I think we have a really good sports program with experienced coaches and trainers, and we keep getting better.” sophomore athlete peri foust

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Chuck Taylor, the product marketer for the Chuck Taylor All-Star Shoe brand, graduated from Columbus North in 1919.

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“Being on Homecoming court was really fun and having all of my friends and family there made me feel really happy. There was a lot of school spirit and my family was really proud.” andrea corbeels (’19)

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Students share how they got asked and asked their dates to formal

“Journalism is a great opportunity for students to be involved in while they are “I asked my date by making her go on hunt tostaff, find the words here.a‘Willscavenger On you’ll learn leadership, you go to formal with me?’ The experience was great, probably the make friends, best dance I’ve ever been to. I had oneand have fun!” of the most fun nights of my life.” journalism adviser rachel mccarver sophomore Margaret Mowrer

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“I asked my date to formal by making a poster that said ‘will you pataGOnia to formal with me?’ I [also] got him a hat from the brand Patagonia. [To ask,] I hid in his truck and after he came out from football practice I surprised him.”

ournalism junior Julia Eaken

“The Greatest Epic that hasn’t been Written Yet (due to procrastination)” junior Claire Baker

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“He is a basketball player, and I’m a cheerleader. He wrote on a basketball ‘I’m taking a shot, will you go to formal with me?’ He had it in a gift bag with my favorite candy. He had it delivered to me at a game by my coach.”

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“My first year going to formal was so fun because I got to spend the whole night with my friends dancing.”

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“Dog Pound, also known as the student section, is where you want to be. It’s upbeat and gives you a rush” senior grace barnett

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“Grades are crucial to your high school career.

They could make a huge impact if you’re not careful.” sophomore jon penrod

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“Key Club is a great opportunity to give back to the community. It allowed me to meet new people within the club and the community.” senior hannah clark

ey Club “At first, I was forced to be in [marching] band. I turned out to really like it and continued to be in band and play clarinet.” sophomore ben goins

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“I was very nervous at my first NorthEast game but, it turned out being the most competitive and exhilarating game of my life.” sophomore lexie meinz

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Quizlet is an app and a website that can help students learn vocabulary words and other facts.

Resource is a period during school that students can take instead of another class to use to work on their homework.

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Social media helps students share information and ideas with others virtually.

“Unified track is a great way to make friends. We meet twice a week and have tons of fun while exercising.” sophomore brooke meek

Senior Vu Vu has the shortest name out of every student at North.

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“The PE waiver is a choice PE at North.

This form of PE includes writing prompts where you write each week about how the body works in different sports and activities.” sophomore kylee haddix

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“You only live once, or YOLO. Live your best life, have fun.” senior baleigh traylor

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“I think passing periods are very hectic and get very crowded depending on what hallway and part of the school you are in.” sophomore jayden miller

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In order to better manage their school work, kidshealth.org encourages students to organize their time, space, and assignments.

“I enjoyed robotics because it was very hands on and it connected to the real word a lot better than what you learn in engineering class. junior shivali singireddy

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According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleeps is as important as food and water to people’s well-being.

Teenagers are recommended to get 8-10 hours of sleep each night.

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by: shayna lane, myleigh munn, carolina davidson, tanya iyer

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joining the mix

Columbus North offers clubs and activities for students to join

CNHS bowling

french club

“Key Club is about coming together as a community to help serve and better the lives of people around us, as well as those across the world. We have helped out with many annual events, such as the Kiwanis pancake breakfast and Feed My Starving [Children].”

FCA

spanish club

FCCLA

gracie davis (’19)

sign language club

student assembly

north drama

HOSA japan club

by grace chapman

planner club

national honor society

playing by the rules

“Environmental Club consists of students who want to help the environment. We help recycle our school’s paper and plastic, and we work with the community on projects. Some things we have done this year include helping the Ethnic Expo, inviting a professor from IUPUI to speak about climate [change] and hosting Earth Week at North.” claire kim (’19) “Student Athletic Board (SAB) mostly helps out with sporting events. For example, we will time track, find halftime shooters for basketball games and work concessions. SAB has also helped me get more involved with the other sports I do not play.” senior emma tynan

Rules set standards for behavior in school

rules students see broken most often

15% of 47%

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“If you see something suspicious or unsafe, please report it to the nearest staff member.”

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gives permission, phones should stay off during class.

student resource officer eric stevens by paige dudley and jackson brunty

we’ve got spirit, do you?

Bull Dogs show school spirit and attend events

formal Winter Formal: Held at Southside Elementary School, Winter Formal is an annual school dance. Students must bring a school ID and buy tickets ahead of time.

Out of the students surveyed....

45% of people went to Formal

upcoming events Aug. 30, 2019 - North vs. East football game Sep. 20, 2019 Homecoming

20% of people went to Dance Marathon

Oct. 7-11, 2019 - Fall Break Dec. 23, 2019-Jan. 6, 2020 Winter Break Jan. 25, 2020 - Formal

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Jan. 2020 - Dance Marathon Mar. 16-20, 2020 - Spring Break May 8, 2020 - American Pie

Dance Marathon: Held at Central Middle School, Dance Marathon is an overnight event for high school students.

It raises awareness for domestic and dating violence.

59% of people went to the North vs. East Football Game

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North vs. East Football Game: When North goes up against its cross-town rival, East, the student section follows a theme and cheers for the football team. by tori garling design by annagail fields

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Don’t miss out on the real story of the year.

Order your Log yearbook outside room 1505 or online at bit.ly/logyrbk at its best price of $55 until Oct. 6, After that, books may be ordered through Herff Jones for $70 until Jan. 24.

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staying connected What you should know about being an informed student

CNHS Student Media

• There are four media staffs, including BNN, Immersive Media, Log, and Tribe, which covers Triangle and Web • Before they join a staff, students have to take two semesters of a beginning journalism class, either photojournalism or beginning journalism.

• By joining a staff, students earn a “fine arts” credit for each semester.

• Students do not need to have a camera to take any journalism classes.

• The journalism room is referred to as the “pub room”.

“My favorite part about Log is that we’re all really close so its like you’re working with your best friends.” senior annie tran

“I just always wanted to take videos and BNN felt natural to me.

I love how close we are and how BNN is like a family.” junior tristen cook

by josh nelson, megan allman and emma waltz

“On Immersive Media, you can be more creative and have more power over what you are putting out to the world.” senior anna kelley

“Tribe has taught me so much about communication and cooperation, and the people are so fun to be around.” senior erica song

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back-to-school basics Students created different methods of organization

backpack necessities Students use backpacks to organize schoolwork and supplies

“I kept all the schoolwork in [one folder], so I know which ones I had to do. I did the ones that were due earlier, so I made sure I got the ones I needed to get done first.”

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graduation pathways by: aliza baker and carley sedziol

CORE 40

(at least 47 credits) English/Language Arts - 8 credits Mathematics - 6 credits Science - 6 credits Social Studies - 6 credits Physical Education - 2 credits Health and Wellness - 1 credit Directed Electives - 5 credits Electives - 6 credits

ACADEMIC HONORS (at least 47 credits)

Complete all requirements for Core 40 AND: Earn 2 additional Core 40 math credits Earn 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages) Earn 2 Core 40 fine arts credits Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.

Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

TECHNICAL HONORS (at least 47 credits)

Complete all requirements for Core 40 AND: Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following: • State approved, industry recognized certification or credential • Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.

“I feel like it would be better for my college application. I want to strive for greatness.” sophomore savannah skinner

Ask your counselor about the other requirements for the Honors diplomas

Skinner is working on earning both her Academic and Technical Honors by the time she graduates

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grown-up glow-ups Graduated seniors glowed up through their high school experiences freshman year

senior year

by alyssa green and destiny oliver

“Get good grades your freshman year because most people don’t think that it is a big deal, but it is, and try a sport. Playing all the sports I did made high school more enjoyable.

I had somewhere to go after school, and I met a lot of my friends that way.”

riley ables (’19)

“The hardest part of freshman year was trying to find where I fit in. Not everyone knew where they fit, so I jumped from friend group to friend group until I found out where I felt I belonged.

It was hard to find people who would support my growth as a person.”

nadia lomax (’19)

first year’s top challenges Columbus North students faced different difficulties their freshman year finding friends 4%

18%

other

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“Try to find something you enjoy in school because it will be a lot more fun. Take hard classes to challenge yourself, but don’t overwork.”

sydney geckler ’19

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on-the-go options North students monitor their exercise and food

by jocelyn carroll

“I just try to avoid bad temptations and eating normal meals all the time and cut back on bad foods.”

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omework. Sports. Class. Every school day, students face tasks that may induce stress. In the face of daily events, junior Ella Anderson tries to alleviate her stress and stay healthy.

“When I get stressed at school, I usually do yoga to relax and stay focused,” Anderson said.

She also takes part in school sports to deal with the pressures of school.

“I stay healthy by participating in track and cross country,” Anderson said.

“They help me stay in shape and stay active because I do them everyday after school”.

Another aspect of a healthy lifestyle is diet, or what one eats.

“I would rather bring my own lunch because then I can choose what I like to eat and not have to worry about having a bad lunch,” Anderson said.

Similarly, sophomore Matthew Goble monitors the types of foods he eats to stay healthy during the school year.

“I try to avoid bad temptations and eating normal meals all the time and cut back on unhealthy foods,” Goble said.

sophomore matthew goble

“When I get stressed at school, I usually do yoga to relax and stay focused.” junior ella anderson

“I do like to stay healthy, so I normally bring my lunch to school.” payten french (‘19)

vending machine prices water

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soda

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Students are annoyed by some aspects of high school

by jordan brady design by sandra villanueva

bell rings as students rise from their seats to attend their next class. As a herd of students meander down the hall, their speed is limited by a group of friends spanning the entire hallway in front of them. To the left, a couple holds each other tightly and partially barricades the hall. Such behavior in the hallways causes junior Tobi Wright to feel aggravated.

“I get annoyed when people walk

slow [and by] people who walk on the wrong side of the hallway,” Wright said.

However, the majority of the school day is spent in classrooms, rather than hallways, giving time for students to develop their list of in-class pet peeves. For instance, senior Levi Seniour finds talking over the teacher to be annoying.

“When people speak out of turn it’s just rude,” Seniour said. “I just feel like these people are being really inconsiderate to others around them.”

Like Seniour, junior Eliza Steele

finds certain actions in class to be aggravating. “[My pet peeve is when] people tap pencils on desks and [when they] chew gum loudly,” Steele said.

For sophomore Matthew Liu, class projects are another source of annoyance.

“My pet peeve is when students say that they will do [a] task, but they don’t do it and give me a late notice,” Liu said. “I feel disrespected because my time was wasted hoping that they would do what they said they would, and I lose trust, as a result.”

a year of aggravation Sophomores speak on their biggest pet peeves at North

“I hate when people get too close to me because it makes me uncomfortable.” sophomore erica stier

“[I don’t like] when [other students] huddle in the middle of the hallway.” sophomore kenzie acton

“[I feel annoyed] whenever I’m doing my work in class and someone just keeps talking to me.” sophomore issac mccray

“[I feel annoyed when people] walk slow in the halls.” sophomore bryant trinkle

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he transition from middle school to high school exposes students to new experiences.

According to stats.indiana.edu, nearly 93 percent of students in Bartholomew County are in public schools. Sophomore Matthew Liu describes the experience of his first year in a public high school.

“The beginning of the year is when you are put in this new environment,” Liu said. “You were with a small group of friends that you knew; then, you have this huge environment of people that you haven’t met.”

The new environment can expose students to new stressors. For junior Alana Cook, the new environment exposes her to new stressors, including managing her schoolwork.

“My biggest stressor in high school is having seven to eight classes and having to keep track of all your stuff in each class,” Cook said. “I have to have an agenda or a notebook to write down all of my assignments that are new and what I should be preparing for.”

For other students, the stress can be caused by extracurricular activities. Sophomore Sam King has learned to balance school and sports.

“Managing school and sports can be stressful for me because it is hard to make out a lot of time to do my homework with practices and games,” King said. “I have to do my work in the free time that I have.”

As students face high school, they find new ways to cope. Sophomore Alexis Meinz suggests organization to deal with daily stresses.

“I’ve learned that if you have good organization, then things are a lot easier in the long run,” Meinz said.

dealing with stress 12% of students are stressed by other factors

41% of students are stressed by homework

37% of students are stressed by school

10% of students are stressed by sports

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15% of students handle stress by sleeping 10% of students handle stress by listening to music 9% of students deal with stress by being with friends 5% of students deal with stress by taking breaks

Students explain their stress factors “Don’t procrastinate because once you start, it it’s really hard to stop procrastinating.” senior izzy settle

“It can be stressful when I have a lot of homework, but I also have a game.” sophomore sam king

“I think about what I need to do first and what is my main priority, then I do it.” sophomore alexis meinz

“Keep all your stuff organized and have specific folders and binders for each class.”

junior alana cook

states ranked by stress levels Minnesota is ranked the least stressed state

Indiana is ranked 17th for stress Louisiana is ranked the most stressed state

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anatomy of the student body facing fears

“Sports helped me a lot. We all support each other.” sophomore olivia pittman

Columbus North students reflect on freshman year

hair-pulling tests on average, students have

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brain energy words of wisdom “Don’t be nervous. After a few days you’ll get used to it. ”

52%

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sophomore leah george

students started a 43% ofrelationship 29% ended one this year

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hands on

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of students voted English teacher Sarah Sanders as funniest teacher.

North offers student-run and organizational clubs.

key club

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school bathrooms

On a scale of 1-10, this was, on average, how nervous students were on the first day.

“Go to the bathrooms in the beginning of the day because they’re cleaner. ”

in contact CNHS Media has an Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat: @cnhsmedia

“Try sitting by someone you’ve never talked to before.”

sophomore sam settle by elaine sanders and grace chapman

sophomore ryleigh bateman

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