Feature Dec. 19, 2013
Ryanne Mercer news editor
De Soto: For the start of the school year, associate principals Kris Meyer and John Sedler began at DHS, along with a new nurse. February- Scholars Bowl wins State Championship again. Journalism and Forensic students also placed at State. May 24- The softball team became the 4A State champions. September- McDonald’s was reopened after being remodelled. OctoberThe DHS boys’ soccer team won the league title for the second year in a row. Also, DHS’ marching band won grand champion at Baker. November- The girls’ cross-country team brought home the State Championship title with six individual placers between the girls and boys team. Also, Taco Bell/KFC closed.
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National News: Jan. 1- The Senate and House of Representatives approved a last minute budget deal to avoid fiscal cliff. Jan. 21- President Obama was inaugurated for his second term. April 15- Multiple bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon. Three days later, one of the suspects was killed, and the next day the other suspect was found. April 17- There was an explosion after a series of fires in a fertilizer plant in Texas, killing 12 and injuring around 200 more. June- National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden came forward and
World News: February- Pope Benedict announced that he would retire. Later, the first Latin American pope, Pope Francis, was selected. July 3- Egyptian President Mohamd Morsi was removed from power. July 22- Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy. Sept. 15- Russia and the U.S. reach an agreement that Syria must either turn over or destroy all chemical weap-
ons by mid-2014. Nov. 1- The leader of the Pakistanian Taliban, Hakimullah Mehsud, is killed by a Central Intelligence Agency drone strike. Nov. 24Iran agreed to halt productions of uranium for all non -peaceful purposes for six months with member of the UN Security Council and Germany. Dec. 5- Former South Africa President Nelson Mandela passed away.
announced that the NSA had been spying on U.S. citizens and later revealed they had spied on foreign allies. June 26- The 1996 Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. July 13- George Zimmerman was found not guilty of killing Trayvon Martin. Aug. 21- Private Bradley Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison after leaking over 700,000 US government files. Sept. 16- 12 people were killed in a D.C. Navy Yard shooting. The gunman was killed after a shootout with police. Sept. 30- The U.S. government shutIllustration by Creative Commons user down for 16 days. ibrhima10
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Entertainment & Sports: FebruaryThe best picture went to Argo at the 85th annual Academy Awards. The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence took home best actress. Feb. 3- The Baltimore Ravens beat the San Francisco 49er’s in Superbowl XLVII, 34-31. April 8- Louisville beat Michigan in the NCAA basketball National Championship game 82-76. June 15- Kim Kardashian and Kayne West had their first child named North. July 8- Glee star Cory Monteith was found dead as a result of an overdose. July 22- Milwaukee Brewers player Ryan
Braun was suspended for the remainder of the season without pay for using performance-enhancing drugs. Aug. 25- At the MTV Video Music Awards, Miley Cyrus sang with Robin Thicke in a controversial performance. The Kansas City Chiefs began the NFL season 9-0 before losing to the Denver Broncos. Nov. 30- Fast and Furious actor Paul Walker passed away in a car crash along with a long time business partner. Dec. 7- Sporting KC won the Major League Soccer cup over Real Salt Lake 7-6 after penalty kicks.
Wacky Wednesday: a tradition born from the senior class Ben Patton cartoonist
A rather wacky tradition has been sweeping the halls of De Soto High School that takes place every Wednesday. Wacky Wednesday has been gaining popularity since it was first introduced earlier this school year. “I wore a wolf shirt on what I was calling Wolf Wednesday,” senior Max Taulbee said. “Trent [Brents] thought we should broaden the topic and Wacky Wednesday was born.”
Senior Trent Brents thought Wacky Wednesday should include as many people as possible. “The idea just came to me while I was in the shower to start wearing weird stuff every Wednesday. So, I took the idea to Max and we began fleshing it out,” Brents said. Wacky Wednesday, for those who do not know, consists of students dressing up in the most ridiculous outfits possible. It has spawned a dedicated group of participants eager to show off their new outfits every Wednesday.
“I just think it’s dandy to see all the wacky clothes on Wednesday,” Brents said. “It gives you something to look forward to at school every week.” Taulbee had something similar to say. “I really think it helps brings a little flair to hump day,” Taulbee said. “It just gives people a little something to help them through the week.” Despite the fun-loving nature of the school tradition there seems to be an underling competition among students on who can wear the
wackiest of clothing. “I liked Nelson Reeves with the soccer referee outfit,” Brents said. “He would pull yellow cards on people in the hall for PDA. I also think my overalls with a cut off camo tee under was one of the best. I had to appear in court later that day and I didn’t have to time to change out of my outfit.” “I personally thought my shirtless cardigan was the best,” Taulbee said. “But there’s plenty of stiff competition out there.” Every Wednesday, stu-
dents wear the wackiest outfits they can find. If a student feels like he or she does not have any wacky clothes that week, experts say to head over to Goodwill and browsing through their clothing selection. “Goodwill is full of hidden treasures waiting to be worn on Wednesdays,” Brents said. Brents had one last piece of advice for students wanting to break into Wacky Wednesday. “The less you care about what people think of you, the more fun it is,” Brents said. www.dhsnews.org
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