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Publication Policy The InPrint is a student newspaper published every four weeks by the Advanced Journalism class at Fenton High School. We are an open forum. If the paper prints incorrect information, any necessary corrections will be made in the next issue.

riley WilSon “The four years I have spent on staff have made up some of the greatest moments of my life. The late nights, triumphs and awards won played a huge role in shaping me as a person and allowing me to explore a passion that I never knew I had. Saying goodbye to this staff is so incredibly bittersweet, but I will always be proud to have been a member of the InPrint.”

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“From the first time I stepped into room 5-109 I knew that it would be a place to cultivate many memories and experiences. Four years later I am still learning new things every day. I will never forget my time on the InPrint staff, and I hope that each new member is able to experience the pure love for journalism that is present in every corner, every stack of paper and every time the printer breaks in the wonderful room of 5-109.”

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“I told myself freshman year that other than the course that would meet my required art credit, I would have no reason to be in the arts hall for the next three years. For the past three years, I have spent more than half of my high school career in room 5-109, and I would not have wanted to spend it any other way than finding myself and my passion. I can’t wait to continue the skills and abilities I learned here at Fenton High at Central Michigan University.”

caM MaTheWS “Being a member of the InPrint has brought me out of my comfort zone and I have been able to do extraordinary things. I have learned how to manage my time better as well as expand my imagination to create designs and stories that would otherwise not have been showcased. My three years on staff are something I will forever be grateful for and I wouldn’t trade the experience for anything.”

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“From working on the InPrint, I’ve learned valuable leadership, writing and teamwork skills. I feel like what previous editors have given me is the ability to take criticism and for this year, give criticism. I want to thank Bunka and Caitlin Heenan for throwing me out there with my column in my first year and getting me started on the path I am now. Without the InPrint I would not be on my way to following my dream.”

“Coming into the class as a junior, I was uncertain what to expect. From writing, to design to Photoshop, I have learned many skills that will help me in the “real world.” I have also gained many friendships and connections along the way. I am grateful for this opportunity and the people I met as a member of the InPrint. I am excited to continue to pursue a career in the journalism field.”

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“After taking design classes with Mrs. Bunka for two years she finally talked me into joining staff my senior year, and I couldn’t be more thankful for that. While taking on an editor position as a first year member came with many challenges, I have grown tremendously from the experience. I am so incredibly thankful for the memories and friendships I made in 5-109 and I will carry them with me for the rest of my life.”

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Gap Year

“I wish I knew that it’s ok to be unsure about your major.”

“I wish I knew not to take an 8 a.m. class.”

“I wish I knew how much I would love community college and living at home.”

“I wish I knew to start saving money now.

The cost of attending college and all the things you have to pay for really adds up.

I also wish I knew that it’s okay to change your mind and not know exactly where you want to go right off the bat.”

The Top

Sylee Kiran

University of Michigan

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Holly Bannerman

“I wish I knew what the workload was going to be like. College is incredibly fun but very challenging.”

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Things to know before leaving high school

Jake Gutzeit

Oakland University

“Everything is going to be ok, no matter how worried you are about making new friends, passing classes and living in a new place.”

FEATURES EDITOR SHELBY KIENAST

After experiencing one year out of high school, alumni provide insight to the Class of 2017 on what they wish they knew coming out of graduation and entering their next step in life.

Glenn Kroeger Marines

“I wish I knew not to sweat the small things; you will get it in due time.”

Nick Melero

Manchester University

“I wish I knew that the amount of time and effort that needs to be put into college makes high school look like a cake walk.”

Anna Olszewski Ferris State University

“I wish I knew not to be as worried. I thought the classes were going to be scary like I’ve seen in movies, when in reality they’re almost more fun than high school. Sure the content is more difficult, but everything is so much nicer.”

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“I wish I knew the importance of time management because tests are worth so much of your grade and you’ll have a rough time if you procrastinate.”

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Senior Exit Presentations help prepare for future SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL PEARCE

FAFSA fails to take into account future sibling costs Commentary SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL PEARCE

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scary, the denouncement of the Senior Exit Presentation as unimportant or irrelevant is more of a group displacement of anger and stress than the truth.

Many complaints about the presentations are also focused on the idea that the senior exit is not right for them, because they are taking a gap year or going to a trade school. Even if a gap year is the reality for someone, there is still planning that can be done for a year without schooling, and the senior exit caters to those taking a gap year or going to a trade school. There is a specific section on the outline that asks about a gap year and one that specifically asks about a trade school plan.

The bottom line is, the most important task for this school to provide the students with is success beyond high school. While a 10-12 minute presentation based only on the presenter can be intimidating, it is useful and prepares someone for life beyond the grounds of 3200 W. Shiawassee Ave.

Pro/ Con

Two Sides, One Presentation Students lose valuable time working on Senior Exit Presentations

OPINION EDITOR CARLY RIGGS

With the end of students’ high school careers coming closer and closer every day, the inevitable loss of motivation is coming clearer as well. The one things that students do not need at the end of the year is another large project. The Senior Exit Presentation is meant to be a guideline to a graduating seniors’ future in terms of career and beyond; however, it ends up creating more problems and taking up more time than it is worth.

The first problem with the senior exits comes with the fact that most students’ plans will change during four years at a university or trade school. About 80 percent of students in the United States end up changing their major at least once, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Another study at the University of California found that on average, college students change their major at least three times during the course of their college career. How does the exit help students if most of them change their plans anyway?

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The NYC Department of Education released a report that showed that senior attendance drops during the second semester by 30 percent. This could be a natural result of student excitement for the end of the year, but the added assignments that require a student to sit in a classroom and listen to presentations for 88 minutes could also be a contributing factor.

If it is absolutely mandatory that seniors complete the senior exit than as least they should not have to spend more than 10 class periods watching their fellow students practice and then perform their own senior exits. Now is the time that students are almost adults so they should be expected to complete and practice their senior exit at home, during srt or on their own time.

While this presentation does help a students organize certain goals, most of what is in the presentation are facts about what a student has already done.

Classes taken, activities participated in and college chosen are all past events for a senior that have little impact on what choices are made for the future.

Exams, upcoming graduation and finalizing plans for college are all things that a senior’s mind should be on. The Senior Exit Presentation is not a priority.

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For many students, graduation is just around the corner. Only a few days ago students were expected to ask to use the restroom and now they are being set free into the world as new adults. This rush of freedom can be daunting for some, and with time students may wish to reminisce on their high school careers. However, remember, high school will not be the best years of your life.

One thing that students will not want to remember about high school is the bullying that takes place. In 2015, about 21 percent– just under one in three students, ages 1218– reported being bullied at school during the school year according to a 2017 study by the U.S. Department of Education & U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs. However, according to the Megan Meier Foundation, in that same year the amount of bullying drops dramatically for collegiate students, to 1 in 50 students.

Students may be surprised to find out that not having to wake up at six in the morning, sit in a chair for seven hours and drive home to wait under the watchful eye of parental supervision is actually a nice relief. While the freedom that students inherit during college has the potential to become a problem, many find it is exactly what they need. A study conducted by Baylor University found

that 88 percent of alumni stated that the freedoms they received in college prepared them substantially for expectations when entering the workforce.

Even past college, adults have a lot of freedoms and have the opportunity for better experiences than that of a high school student. It is inevitable that some may not find contentment in a chosen career or job, but as adults, we all have the opportunity to make personal decisions about how to attain happiness. The opportunities are endless compared to what was available in high school; internships, travel, adventure are all available to a graduate.

After high school, people grow up.

People mature and are able to follow a path of their own choosing. They get more respect and are able to give more as well.

A study conducted by ScienceDaily found that less than five percent of high school friends remain friends after high school, highlighting just how much life will change

for students upon leaving high school — different friends, different freedoms but overall, different does mean better.

High school can be a good time, it can even be a great time, but it can never and it should never be the best time of your life. It is important to cherish the fleeting four years that embody some of the most influential time for growing teens, but always look ahead and to the future for where life does get better after high school.

STAFF ED The staff selects a topic for each issue and votes to determine the direction the editorial will take. The majority rules and the editorial is written from that angle.

AT ISSUE Does high school embody the best four years of a student’s life?

OUR VIEW No. High school does not embody the best four years of a student’s life.

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What the Federal Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) is designed to do when determining a student’s need for aid is take into account the amount of family income combined with the number of children that parent has. However, the algorithm is flawed in the way it assesses financial value to a child.

The FAFSA does include the impact of a sibling if the sibling is also in college, but if there is a four year gap between siblings, the aid would not increase in anticipation of the younger sibling going to college, which it should.

A family of five with parents making a combined amount of $100,000 has three children to support, bills to pay, taxes and basic expenses over a year to account for. Saving for college for even the firstborn can be a challenge. According to CNN Money, families can expect to spend between $12,350 and $14,000 a year, on average, to raise a child. This is approximately $39,000 for a family of five in order to provide for the children.

Depending on college debts, medical expenses and any other various financial obligations a family may have, the line between poverty and comfortable living may be thinner than thought.

Despite all of this, the oldest child in that family of five would get little to no aid from the government for college. This is why the FAFSA program does not meet the true needs of families.

Not only will that family be losing money to pay for college for their firstborn, but two more kids on the way will set the family back for the next couple decades. More weight needs to be placed on children in the equation of the FAFSA. Five percent of tuition being awarded by the government can be a big immediate relief.

However, five percent tuition coverage could still set a family back in the long run if the next two kids also would need financial aid when applying to college. Despite receiving some aid, the difference between a $1,000 grant and a $3,000 grant per year for four years is another $8,000 the family will need for the next child.

The government has a lot to take into account when it comes to free aid for college students.

However, the system of only accounting for siblings’ college expenses if they also are enrolled at a university is flawed and does not take into account the fact that college is more expensive than ever before. Without more aid through FAFSA, families can and will fall behind economically as soon as their firstborn finishes orientation.

While Senior Exit Presentations are not the end-all be-all of who someone is and what they are, they are a good barometer for evaluators who are local business owners and community members.

A student’s high school tenure is not defined by a presentation, but if the right effort level and attention to detail is put into a senior exit, a possible job opportunity could be a result.

Senior exits also can get seniors thinking about their futures in a way they have not before. Not everyone lays out a plan without being asked and a thorough rubric with a graded presentation help those who are planless have more of an idea of the steps they need to take.

Requiring research of the benchmarks for a degree can assist an incoming college freshman in knowing what to expect going in. College is a different experience and environment than high school. There is a variety of more specialized classes that are required for a degree, as opposed to high school classes, which tend to be more general. Knowing which classes to plan for and schedule across four years can provide students with a better idea of what to expect in the future, something that is a rarity in life.

Most of the opposition to senior exits comes from stressed out seniors who are unaware of their future plans. While the future can be

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And so the adventure begins Out of State

In State GVSU

Oakland

Kiley Aldred Brittany Bush Ryan Cummings Lana Davis Jordan Dawson Elise Delecki Madelyn Drake Lauren Gruber Shelby Kienast Kelsey Kussro Jenna Mazurek Dylan Miesch Sydney Phipps Robert Temple Jr. Jonathan Wakefield

Mott Alyssa Arbour Lauryn Bell Spencer Bundy Samantha Buswell Breann Butts Alexis Carr Cameron Cislo Cameron Crawford Shea Dickens Brandon Emmons Destiny Flood Emma Glynn Grace Glynn Morgan Glynn Chassity Hart Brennen Henson Amanda Ingram Alexander Keith Brienna Knieriem Grant Lee Carson Lowell Molly McLaughlin Rose Menzies Robert Meythaler Brooke Mock Savannah Moore Colin O’Connor Robin Pelayo Connor Putman Breanna Schwartz George Shebby Nathaniel Vasquez Jada Watson Drew Williams Christopher York

Ferris Hailey Bates Jennifer Eisenbeis Anna Lockwood Kasey Walsh Jessica Warford

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Senior Destinations

Adam Bugala Elise Cassidy Megan Ferguson Madaline Hall Brooke Holmes Jessica Huntley Alexander Joitke Bronson Kelly Erica Kolanowski Kortney McQuarters Korena Metcalfe Logan A. Moore Genevieve O’Riley Michael Pearce Jr. Channer Podlesak Madeline Roy Demerie Ruiz Noah Sizemore Cooper Stevens Devin Taylor Brendan Triola Christina Walker Gabriel Weigle Jackson Wolf Michaela Youngs

Michigan State Rachel Becker Rylie Becker Nathan Bennett Sydney Cislo Patrick Conroy Noah Crawford Emma Evo Kellie Farren Adam Gornick Erin Johnson Erin Kaye Greg Lukas Brendan McWilliams Jacob Newblatt Anthony Randazzo Jr. Brendan Remillard Cathleen Reuschlein Elizabeth Thomas Brandon Weaver

Western Michigan Casey Birchmeier Logan Carter Noah Dockins Andrew Goodman Kate Wagner

Kyle Banner Trevor Dymond Andrew Gabler Mikko Huotari Kenton Kline Andrew Martin Kate Preiss Kenneth Reed John Trecha Nathaniel Williams

U of M - Flint

Lindsay Bandt Jordynn Bloss Trent Eaton Michael Ewles Sydnee Farquharson Mckenna Harrington Alicia Hinojosa Brianna Horgan Connor Horgan Lauren Koleda Grace Lee Lacy Makimaa Natalie Miller Taylor O’Neil Carly Riggs Richmond Riggs II Evan Rudziensky Frank Schaefer Haylee Skank Sean Stiles Michael Volz Alayna Wuestnick

U of M - Ann Arbor Justin Beemer Brenna Bleicher Emily Deming Dominic Dimambro Ashley Murphy Keegan Pombier

Kendall College Autum Stoddard Emily Sugg

Detroit Mercy Liam Adams

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Natasha Ahrweiler Vincent Barbaretta Emma Cagle Miranda Campbell Jordyn Eberling Christian Frazier Heather Griffiths Eryn Isaacson Milo Keranen Andrew Killian Justin Koslowski Karmyn Long Meaghan McArdle Brianna Miller Abigail Quesnelle Chase Raymond Brandon Root Jarrett Smith Nolan Suydam Zoe Weinberg Riley Wilson

Dylan Crankshaw Taylor Deffendall Tess DeGayner Phillip McKee Drew Miller Madeleine Welch

Saginaw Valley St. Andrew Bond Jenna Keiser Cameron Mathews

Wayne St.

Katelyn Britton Reid Thompson

Albion

Grace Siefker Troy Smigielski

Northern Michigan Thomas Kemp Brendan McInerney Ashlyn Smith

Hope College

Jonathan Gillman Madison Janowak

Siena Heights Taylor Mowery Skylar Parks

Eastern Michigan Robert Haynes Jessica Pierce

Lansing Community Jake Church Tristan Deniau Brandon Diener

Lake Superior St. Parker Dagenais

Olivet College

Donald Doyle III

Michigan Tech

Jonathan De Boyrie

Gap Year

Adrian College

Francisco Alvarado Makayla Bachman Damon Bailey Allyson Bilodeau

Tyler Hanson

Rochester College Jacob Henard Cody Provis

College of Creative Studies

Kimberly Daley Mallory Davis

Erin Tesner

Nicholas Wyrick

Hillsdale College Jonathan Hall

54 Colleges & Beyond

Baker College Preston English

Oakland Community Jacob Avendt

Servicemen

Foreign Exchange

Air Force

Julio Alvarado Alonso Lucas Bortoleto Camilla Graglia Emily Martens

Emilio Caballero Andrew Churchman Morgan Hawkins Ty Howard

Nicholas Hutchings Emma Randazzo Jessica Sieradzki Allison Steinbach Emilie Stoddard

Work Force

Flint Institute of Art

St. Clair County CC

University of California Santa Cruz South Florida University Bradley University West Virgina Tech University Ohio State University Southwest Baptist University Tiffin University Trine University Loyala University University of Dayton University of Northwestern Ohio Oklahoma State University Valparaiso University Columbia College in Chicago Notre Dame College California State Los Angelos Acron University Oberlin College University of Mississippi University of Colorado Boulder Hawaii Pacific University

Madison LeMaire Timothy Toliver

Coast Guard

Allison Bergeron

Police

Tristen Ainsworth

Navy

Brendan Shanburn Alyson Wallace

Marines

Aviation

Adam Ebinger Ryan Parks Leighton Malinowski Tariq Perry Dalton Willwerth

Olivia Dorenzo Katelyn Kruse

Nicholas Rose Chase Sperry

Unknown Felicity Balzer-Webb Austin Batteese Michael Christopher Mikayla Croney Nicholas Cuneaz Nicholas Davis Harrison Dietrich Derek Delong Damon Eddy Cade Eversole Jared Fallis

Blake Garrison Leila Harmala Dylan Howard-Smith Ja’Shanna Ishmel Chase LeJeune Kylynn Lobbs Alexander Marshall Andrew Messer Alexis Metrick-Block Logan J. Moore Tayler Moore

Ryan Page Michael Peters Marcus Reese Forest Robbin Jacob Ross Alexander Ruby Cade Scott Bryce St. Clair Jada Vancamp Zachary West Michaela Willett

Editor’s Note: The staff was unable to gather information on the seniors listed above.

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GRADUATION

Review: Four songs on ‘Graduation’ that represent my four years of high school FENTONIAN COMMUNITY EDITOR AJ RANDAZZO

MOST STUDIOUS Justin Beemer & Emily Deming

TEACHER’S PET Brendan McWilliams & Kiley Aldred

MOST TIGER PRIDE Sean Stiles & Milo Keranan

BEST DRESSED Kate Preiss & Adam Bugala

MOST OUTGOING Sean Stiles & Destiny Flood

MOST LIKELY TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Robert Meythaler & Kate Preiss

CLASS SLEEPER Allyson Bilodeau & Noah Crawford

CLASS CLOWN Sean Stiles & Milo Keranan

CLASS FLIRT Michael Volz & Tess DeGayner

MOST ATHLETIC Greg Lukas & Taylor Mowery

CLASS OF

2017 MOCK

CLASS SWEETHEART Elizabeth Thomas & Parker Dagenais

CLASS MOOCH Kellie Farren & Brenden Remillard

ELECTIONS

BEST SMILE Tommy Kemp & Erin Kaye

CUTEST COUPLE Brennen Henson & Maddie Hall

When I was eight years old, Kanye West dropped his third studio album, “Graduation.” The album set a new precedent for hip-hop in which synthesized sounds, electronic music and rap met hand-in-hand.

Lyrically, “Graduation” takes a personal look into West’s character and his newfound fame.

As I listened to “Graduation” today, I am able to strike a personal connection to West’s coming of age. The message West conveys of finding himself on “Graduation,” parallels my high school experience.

1. Freshman Year Good Morning

“Scared of the future, while I hop in the Delorean.”

The opening song on “Graduation,” is entitled “Good Morning,” which is symbolic of a new day. Lyrically, the track highlights the importance of new beginnings. However the music video gives more insight into the story West attempts to convey in this specific song. In the video, West’s mascot, the “Dropout Bear” (pictured on the album artwork), overcomes varying obstacles to arrive at his college graduation at “Dropout University.” The story told highlights how we grow as people when faced with new challenges.

Underlying the theme of this song, I was able to draw connections to my freshman year of high school. Making the transition from middle school to high school was a daunting adjustment and was often overwhelming. As I adjusted to the new academic responsibility and contrasting social dynamics, I was able to grow and mature.

I learned to embrace change and the obstacles that come along side it, because it only strengthens your character in the end.

3. Junior Year Stronger “Harder, better, faster, stronger.”

MOST LIKELY TO CURE A DISEASE Justin Beemer & Riley Wilson

MOST MUSICAL Brianna Miller & Dominic Dimambro

MOST GULLIBLE Drew Miller & Lana Davis

WORST DRIVER Drew Miller, Brianna Miller & Carson Lowell

MOST LIKELY TO BE PRESIDENT Jack Hall & Riley Wilson

BEST DANCER Kelsey Kussro & Chase Raymond

BEST HAIR Lauryn Bell & Brandon Diener

MOST LIKELY TO BE FAMOUS Brianna Miller & Chase Raymond

BEST EYES Philip McKee & Shea Dickens

MOST ARTISTIC Chase Raymond & Milo Keranen

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Named one of the best rap songs of 2007 by Rolling Stone and Spin Magazine, “Stronger,” is an upbeat electronic composition with samples of “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”

by Daft Punk. “Stronger” dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for several weeks, shortly becoming West’s third number-one single. In this song he discusses the will to overcome obstacles when one is faced with adversity. He exclaims, “What does not kill him, makes him stronger,” which further spoke to my work ethic that I found was key to success in my most difficult year of high school.

I always took my academics seriously, but this was the year I focused even more. I learned about my passion for human sciences and realized I was now working toward my career. I also pushed myself in areas outside of academics, by taking on a demanding job, that proved more than difficult to balance with my rigorous coursework. I pushed myself harder so I could achieve greater, and learned my will to overcome obstacles in my path was robust. This was the year I became stronger.

2. Sophomore Year Everything I Am (ft. DJ Premier) “Everything I’m not, made me everything I am.”

“Everything I Am” is a melodic rap that captures a more personal side of West’s character. In this song, he takes a look at how his imperfections make him who he is, and comes to terms with the fact that he will never be perfect. The chorus repeats, “Everything I’m not, made me everything I am,” which conveys how our imperfections are what make us unique. West’s attitude in this song contrasts his notorious narcissistic personality, however the moral he conveys speaks loudly to his character.

His message in this song resonated with my strong belief in always being yourself. I realized sophomore year how important individualism and uniqueness is, because I would rather stand out than be the same as everyone else. So often in high school, you witness people conform to peer pressure and alter their character to fit in. Through being myself, I realized I was still liked and accepted. My advice to underclassmen of this age would to always be confident in who you are, because fitting in is not worth sacrificing your self identity.

4. Senior Year Champion “So if you gon’ do it, do it just like this.”

“Champion” is the second song on “Graduation” and it establishes a fun and lively ambiance for the songs to follow.

It is an energetic dance song with a Hispanic flow that discusses the finer things in life. West professes, “When I shop so much I can speak Italian.” He gives the listener a peak into the luxuries of life and creates a sprightly energy. When listening to this song, I am able to let go and have fun, which is one to the most valuable lessons I have learned in the past few years.

During my first three years of high school, I stuck to the books and never ventured out of my comfort zone. I channeled all my energy into academics instead of attempting to balance a social life with school. However, things changed my senior year when I decided that I needed to get out of my comfort zone to have a good time. I talked to more people, went to more parties and did not take myself so serious. This lead me to the realization that life is a meticulous balance, but it is necessary to have fun in everything you do, so lighten up. www.fentoninprint.com

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A Letter To My 28 Year Old Self 10 years ago, you will have realized that with a high school degree in hand, this was the beginning of anything you want. 25 years old seems so far away, but 18 year old you has some major life goals that she hopes you have been able to accomplish.

Most importantly, she wants you to be happy. She hopes that at this point in your life you realized that doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. She hopes that you learned how to dream big, hands reaching upward as your fingertips brushed your horizons. She hopes that you remember that effort is attractive, and that you should never stop chasing your aspirations.

She hopes that you are well on your way to become an oncologist, devoting your life to the treatment of cancer. The disease will always hold a special place in your heart, and she hopes that you will not stop until success. She Love, Riley encourages PRINT EDITOR IN CHIEF you to conRILEY WILSON tinue pouring countless hours in laboratories and classrooms. She wants you to remain devoted and passionate about the field, keeping in mind your promise to work hard until you no longer have to introduce yourself.

Shoot for the moon, darling, and never forget that the stars are there to be explored. Take advantage of all opportunities that come your way, and realize that sometimes the most profound experiences occur when you are out of your comfort zone.

Travel as much as you can, no matter the destination. Explore. Explore. Explore.

You’ll grow from it. She hopes you have spoke Spanish while eating tapas in Barcelona, explored the shops of Venice while sipping a cappuccino, rode through the streets in the south of France with your hands reaching high while you embrace the sky. She hopes that you remember that the world is big, but so are you. She hopes you have packed your bags, increased the amount of stamps in your Passport, and spent time appreciating it all.

She hopes that you are surrounded by things that you love. She hopes that your family have remained the most important aspect of your life. She hopes you spent your mornings on brunch dates with your sister, your afternoons visiting your dad, and your nights walking with your mom.

She hopes you realize that your family are your biggest supporters, and no matter where you are they will be there for you.

A wise man named Richard Gilmore once said, “what you tackle you conquer”, and I truly hope that you conquered everything you tackled.

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DEAR FENTON HIGH,

the Class of

Mrs. Skene, Thank you for the help. I couldn’t get here without you. Stay gold.

From: Andrew Messer

Mrs. Howe, You are so cool, I’d love to go to a spa with you and Chloe Carter.

From: Alyssa Arbour

Mrs. Stewart, Thank you for caring about my grades and helping me with everything. Thanks for being a great SRT mom.

From: Eryn Isaacson

Mr. Jones, I had you three out of the four years in high school and you were by far my favorite teacher because of your cool personality and the way you taught.

From: Tariq Perry

Mr. Kasak, Thanks for being the most amazing and awkward person I know. I hope you get more chemistry classes next year.

From: Brendan McWilliams

Mr. Gregory, You are an amazing teacher and I loved your class.

You’re the definition of a great teacher. Don’t stop being exciting.

From: Lacy Makimaa

Mr. Crimmins, Thanks for brightening up our SRT and making us a family. The donuts are awesome, too.

From: Casey Birchmeier

Ms. Moss, You made art class so enjoyable. Wish I could have had your class all four years.

From: Cameron Cislo

Dave, Thanks for being such a kind person and brightening our days at FHS. From: Frank Schaefer

Mrs. McCrate, Thank you for always being a great role model and making the transition to Fenton so easy.

From: Jacob Newblatt

Mr. Mead, I learned a lot in your class and I hope to use some of the knowledge that you instilled in me to enlighten and inspire others and apply it by playing a part to shape humanity.

From: Timothy Toliver

Mr. Perkins, Thank you for being an amazing teacher, mentor, and friend. Also, for exposing me to the incredible passion and joy of music.

From: Adam Bugala Mr. Lawrence, Thank you for putting up with me the last three years. You have really helped me come out of my shell. Thank you for everything you have done for me. But don’t forget Notre Dame still went 4-8.

From: Parker Dagenais Mrs. Averill, You have helped me the most the past four years, thank you.

From: Noah Dockins Mrs. Bunka, You are an amazing teacher who is so dedicated to your classes and has a positive attitude all the time.

From: Brienna Knieriem Mr. Burwitz, Thank you for being a great teacher and helping me realize my interest in accounting.

From: Kortney McQuarters

Staff Members, Thank you for everything you do!

From: Evan Rudziensky Mrs. Corbett, Thank you for helping me improve my passion of computer science.

From: Andrew Gabler

Mr. Gilbert, You light up the room. Good luck with the boys basketball team next year.

From: Drew Miller

Mrs. Gadwa, Thank you for being the best math teacher I’ve ever had. Keep up the good work. You are, so far, the only one who made math at least somewhat fulfilling. Again, thank you.

From: Preston English

Mrs. Mulligan, You have always been my absolute favorite teacher.

I have missed having you this past semester and the way you taught and took it easy on me when you knew I was having a bad day meant a ton. Thank you so much.

From: Kate Wagner

Mrs. Muzer, Thank you for helping me get an A in algebra, and writing me a great letter of recommendation. Thank you again.

From: Michaela Willett

Mrs. Starr, I just wanted you to realize the positive impact you’ve had on my life that I appreciate you extensively. Thanks, SRT mom.

From: Lauren Koleda

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Mr. Suchowski, Thank you for being the best dad all 278 of us could ask for. Keep it up. Proud of you.

From: Devin Taylor

FAREWELL,

THE CLASS OF 2017

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Thank you FHS For the last four years of my life, I have dreamt of this moment. I have basically been saying since I got here that I cannot wait to leave. Now, I look back on these years of high school and wish I could have shown my appreciation more.

Thanks to Fenton Senior High School, I made some amazing friends, including the best friendship of my life with my soon-tobe college roommate and hopefully someone that I never lose contact with.

Fenton has MP2 Sports given me the SPORTS EDITOR MP2 LIFE chance to fully MICHAEL PEARCE II SPORTS EDITOR realize my MICHAEL PEARCE II dream and what I want to do in life. Thanks to Pam Bunka and the InPrint enlightening me to the joy of journalism through conferences and summer camps, and to Rich Ashley for giving me the chance to lead FHS News as a producer; I have learned what I want to do and have had so much fun in the process. I put in countless hours to both, and it still feels like there is more I could have done.

Without Bunka and Ashley’s guidance, I would not be fortunate enough to be named the top high school Multiplatform Journalist in Michigan.

Speaking of Ashley, for three long years I spent more hours in his classroom than at home during the school year, and I still wish I would have spent more. Whether he wants me to or not, I will never lose touch with him. My second favorite teacher, behind my dad, I will carry the lessons he has taught me about video - and more importantly life - forever.

This school has also given me the chance to spend much more time with my dad than I ever would have without him being here every day. My freshman and sophomore years, I would have rather been anywhere else. It was only until last year that I really learned to appreciate the fact that I’m always within walking distance of my dad. I will truly miss walking down to his class and annoying him for signatures on permission slips the day of the event, and interrupting his class to ask for $20.

In four short years, I have learned so much about people, specifically myself.

When I first got here, looking like an eight year old, the thought of everyone in the school seeing me on the newscast or reading my opinions about something unpopular would make me shrivel into a corner in fear. Now, I walk through the halls without fear. This school has become a comfort zone to me, where before it was somewhere I was afraid to be myself.

This all would not be true if not for the wonderful students, teachers and administrators that were around me for the last 1,375 days of my life. For one last time: thank you Fenton High School.

through the years CLASS OF 2017 After being awarded with the All-Sports Trophy for the third time in four years, varsity athletes preparing for graduation have left a legacy behind. From freshman to senior year, these atheltes have represented FHS. In the records below, sophomore year displays the record of the JV team, and junior and senior year corresponds with the varsity FOOTBALL record.

FRESHMAN: 9-1 SOPHOMORE: 7-2 JUNIOR: 9-2 SENIOR: 8-3 Va

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY FRESHMAN: 9th regionals SOPHOMORE: 8th regionals JUNIOR: 9th regionals SENIOR: 2nd regionals

Varsity pitcher MeGhaN Mcardle goes through her windup during her sophomore year on the varsity squad.

SOPHOMORE: 8th regionals JUNIOR: 5th regionals SENIOR: 8th regionals

GIRLS GOLF FRESHMAN: 8-0 SOPHOMORE: 6-2 JUNIOR: 8-0 SENIOR: 6-0-1

BOYS SOCCER FRESHMAN: 16-1 SOPHOMORE: 10-3 JUNIOR: 8-8-1 SENIOR: 11-4-6

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FRESHMAN:3-3 SOPHOMORE: 3-3 JUNIOR: 4-4 SENIOR: 5-0-1

BOWLING JUNIOR: 2-12 SENIOR: 2-12

FRESHMAN: 8-0 SOPHOMORE: 7-2 JUNIOR: 8-1 SENIOR: 9-2

GIRLS TENNIS

FRESHMAN: 45-10-5 SOPHOMORE: 26-3 JUNIOR: 40-11-7 SENIOR: 47-6-4

BOYS BASKETBALL FRESHMAN: 14-5 SOPHOMORE: 14-6 JUNIOR: 11-10 SENIOR: 10-10

GIRLS BASKETBALL FRESHMAN: 18-1 SOPHOMORE: 15-19 JUNIOR: 18-6 SENIOR: 18-6

HOCKEY

FRESHMAN: 2-22 SOPHOMORE: 10-18 JUNIOR: 12-11 SENIOR: 8-15-1

BOYS SKI

FRESHMAN: 2-2 SOPHOMORE: 2-2 JUNIOR: 1-3 SENIOR: 5-3

GIRLS SKI

FRESHMAN: 2-2 SOPHOMORE: 2-2 JUNIOR: 7-0 SENIOR: 8-0

FRESHMAN: 4-1 SOPHOMORE: 2-3-3 JUNIOR: not available SENIOR: 1-7-1

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FRESHMAN: 2nd regionals SOPHOMORE: 10th regionals JUNIOR: 2nd regionals SENIOR: 10th regionals

FRESHMAN:6-6 SOPHOMORE: 5-3 JUNIOR: 6-3 SENIOR: 6-0-1

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL FRESHMAN: 9th regionals

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FRESHMAN: 5-17 SOPHOMORE: 2-17 JUNIOR: 0-8 SENIOR: 14-10

BOYS TENNIS

FRESHMAN:3-3 SOPHOMORE: 3-3 JUNIOR: 4-4 SENIOR: 5-1

BASEBALL

FRESHMAN: 6-18 SOPHOMORE: 16-2-2 JUNIOR: 20-13 SENIOR: 25-6

BOYS GOLF

FRESHMAN:9-1 SOPHOMORE: 7-1 JUNIOR: 4-4 SENIOR: 6-1

SOFTBALL

FRESHMAN: 18-7 SOPHOMORE: 14-9 JUNIOR: 9-7-0 SENIOR: 6-10

GIRLS TRACK

FRESHMAN: 2nd regionals SOPHOMORE: 2nd regionals JUNIOR: 7th regionals SENIOR: 3rd regionals

SOPHOMORE: 0-5 JUNIOR: 6-8-1 SENIOR: 7-6-2 SOPHOMORE: 0-5 JUNIOR: 6-8-1 SENIOR: 9-4

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GIRLS SOCCER FRESHMAN: 13-1-2 SOPHOMORE: 0-5 JUNIOR: 6-8-1 SENIOR: 6-6-2

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X Making Commitments

Seniors plan to continue their passions after high school SPORTS EDITOR CAMERON MATHEWS

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TOP ROW: Andrew Bond (Cross Country/Track), Jon Gillman (Baseball), Elise Cassidy (Swimming), Madaline Hall (Track and Field), Miranda Campbell (Soccer), Logan Carter (Softball), Taylor Mowrey (Softball).

BOTTOM ROW: Jessica Warford (Volleyball), Reid Thompson (Football), Jarrett Smith (Football), Troy Smigielski (Baseball), Grace Siefker (Swimming), Abigail Quesnelle (Soccer), Skylar Parks (Lacrosse).

NOT PICTURED: Chase Coselman (Baseball), Dominic Dimambro (Cross Country/Track), Christian Frazier (Football), Heather Griffiths (Dance), Jacob Henard (Baseball), Eryn Isaacson (Hockey), Jenna Keiser (Cross Country/Track), Tayler Moore (Soccer).

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)- Division I: Athletes will participate in the most widely known division of athletics while attending some of the largest universities in the nation.

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)- Division II: Athletes will participate in the middle of the three divisions, where the athletics intensity is not as large as Division I and the schools are considered to be medium-sized.

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)- Division III: Athletes will participate in athletics against schools that are closer together, in distance, and are typically smaller in size when in comparison to Division I and Division II schools.

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA): Athletes will participate at a Division II level but will also attend smaller schools like that of Division III.

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Performing Instrumental Music: Nathan Vasquez Music Education: Andrew Churchman, Tyler Hanson Music Technology: Cameron Crawford

Visual Animation: Cody Provis Digital Cinima: Ashlyn Smith Filmography: Chase Raymond Fine Art: Erin Tesner Illustration: Autum Stoddard Journalism: Michael Pearce Multimedia Journalism: Tess DeGayner Photojournalism: Kaitlin Britton

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