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Hamilton Southeastern High School Volume 31 | Issue 7 | March 2020
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DISTRICT ART SHOW.....................................................4
ART SHOW PHOTO GALLERY.......................................................5 FFA PETTING ZOO........................................................................................6 PHOBIA OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, EFFECT ON STUDENTS.......................7 FISHERS: YEAR OF ACTION..................................................................................8 OPENING SOON........................................................................................................9 NEW ESTABLISHMENTS....................................................................................10 FISHERS PARKS............................................................................................11 THE BATTLE OF CARLOS BROWN..................................................12 SICKLE CELL SCHOLAR......................................................13 DILEMMA TO DECOMMIT............................14 INDOOR TRACK.............15
STAFF MEMBERS PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR Hayden Sisemore
EDITORS
Grace Barclay Lucas Bisesi Kennedy Fisher Peyton McVeigh Sophia Tomlin
PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATORS Megan Tooman Sarah Woodward
MORALE COORDINATOR Elizabeth Moodispaugh
ADVISERS
Jordan Klobusnik David Young
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STAFF MEMBERS
Sierra Borkowski Kathryn Collins Emily Crousore Vivianna Esqueda Remington Fletcher Gabriella Haynes Kyra Jones Lainee Kirk Brooke Lederman Bailey Lincoln Keira Martin Katelynn Penrod Lauren Riina Isabella Romaine Heidi Schlabach Danielle Wetzel Jamie Whitesell
BUSINESS MANAGER Evan McDonald
STAFF SHOUT-OUT PEYTON MCVEIGH Peyton is consistently committed to her work on staff, and she never shies away from going the extra mile when she has the chance. Mission Statement: The Orb staff is dedicated to bringing interesting, relevant and important news to students and faculty at the school. The staff also focuses on upholding media ethics.
A MOMENT WITH...
DANIEL REGELSKI
BIOLOGY TEACHER OPENS UP ABOUT BIRDWATCHING HOBBY How did you first get into birdwatching? I didn’t get into bird watching until I was a student at Sam Houston State University and I took several courses with Professor Muldenhower. He was an avid birdwatcher and by the time I had actually taken Ornithology (the study of birds) I was hooked. What makes birds so interesting to you? Just the sort of freedom they have. They can fly obviously, but they’re also very intelligent and have interesting social displays. Also, they’re wild animals that you can see almost anywhere, so you don’t have to go too deeply into the wilderness to find them. You can find them even in your own backyard. Describe your favorite memory while birdwatching. Probably one that really stands out is one time I was in South Texas and I looked up to see a bird that I had never seen before. We call those “life listers” because a lot of bird watchers keep a list of every bird they’ve ever seen in their entire life called their life list. This was a bird called a Hooked-billed kite, and one of the only places you can see them in the United States is where I was. So I got really lucky to see the Hook-billed kite. What’s your favorite spot to birdwatch and why? During migration season, I like to go over to Ohio. As the birds are flying from south to north, they’ll stop on this side of the Great Lakes in large numbers before they try to fly over. There are a few spots on the shores of Lake Erie that are really good. If I had to pick a spot in Fishers, I’d pick my backyard, because I’ve got some nice trees and I don’t have to walk that far. What are the typical things you take birdwatching and what purpose do they serve? I always take binoculars because the birds never get that close, usually a small notebook so that I can jot down any unusual sightings, and state parks usually have a checklist of the birds you can expect to see there and I’ll take that too. I always take a field guide, because no matter how experienced you are, sometimes you see something you’re not familiar with. Then of course, insect repellent, sunscreen, and a big, floppy hat. What tips can you offer to amateur bird watchers? Move slowly, take your time, and the quieter you are, probably the more successful you’ll be. Q&A and photo by Isabella Romaine. HSENEWS
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“Art is how to express yourself. Artists put all their creativity into one outlet.” Grace Patrohay, 10 Wire Sculpting
“To me, art is anything that has inspiration behind it and is expressed through some form of medium.”
“Art is a way to express creativity through a different form and just be yourself.” Scout Crosby, 10 Painting
Luke Simmonds, 11 Photo Collage
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Photos by Bailey Lincoln.
ON DISPLAY
DISTRICT ART SHOW GIVES STUDENT ARTISTS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE TALENT Every year, more and more students from schools all around the district have their art displayed in a district-wide showcase, bringing together different artistic styles and ideas. The Hamilton Southeastern District Art Show occurred March 7 and 8, and has grown in the past decade into a widely attended event. Nearly every school in the district, elementary through senior high, contributes. The art at the show brings the district and the community closer together. HSE High School had a multitude of submissions of work, varying from jewelry books and painted self-portraits to 3-D wire art. The location of the show alternates between the two schools each year, HSE hosted 2019-2020. There is not only a wide array of art but also artists, as there are submissions from students of all ages. Daniel Moosebrugger, an art teacher at HSE, looked for as wide a range of art as possible, beyond sculpture and AP art students’ work, he looked for a broad spectrum of work that exemplifies the work of HSE’s and the district’s art departments. With the variety of art classes offered at HSE, there are many opportunities for student expression in the mediums that are taught including photography, print making and ceramics. For artists, inspiration can seemingly come from just about anywhere. In the case of senior Morgan Reigeluth, ideas come from a wish to motivate others, drawing from her goals to change people’s perceptions of jewelry making.
“I want people to see that when you think of jewelry, it’s not just wearable objects.” Reigeluth said. “It’s a lot more intricate and harder than most would think.” Reigeluth got her inspiration from the idea of reaching for the stars and achieving goals. Her jewelry book is an elaborate collection of pieces that, in all, took a month and a half to complete. She used chemicals to create actual colors shown on the cover of the book alongside the polish and hand-sawn pieces to complete the work. There are also more structured pieces, based on defined prompts from teachers. Junior Jordyn Vanwey had three pieces prompted by her art teachers to choose things to describe herself. “They’re based on things we like, things that represent us,” Vanwey said. “I’m very indecisive, so that’s what I chose to represent me, I morphed it into my painting.” More students like Vanwey received the opportunity to have their pieces displayed in the 2019-2020 Hamilton Southeastern District Art Show. Story by Keira Martin and Gabriella Haynes. Photos by Lauren Riina. View more photos at HSENews.com.
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ANIMAL FRENZY
ANNUAL FFA PETTING ZOO ADDITIONS ADD EXCITEMENT TO FFA WEEK
. The FFA petting zoo is a well-anticipated event each year. Every February during FFA week, numerous classrooms make their way down to the B Hallway to visit with the animals. However, this year was the biggest yet as they added an entire new classroom to hold even more animals for the Friday, Feb. 28 event. The farm animals are held in the welding room, while the household pets and smaller animals can be found in Mrs. Mills and Mr. Younts’ rooms. FFA club members from both HSE and Fishers spend their school day showing some of their favorite animals. In the teachers’ classrooms, pets such as baby chickens, dogs of all sizes, snakes, ferrets, bunnies and many more can be spotted. Farm animals such as horses and cows can be found outside the welding room,
Above left: Smile bright, sophomore Audrey Fitzgerald reaches down to a puppy at the FFA petting zoo, Feb 28. Above right: Leaning curiously, senior Maya Everett smiles at a cow at the FFA petting zoo, Feb 28.
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while goats, pigs and llamas are just inside the door. Most of the animals are personally owned by either an FFA club member or someone else with a connection to the club. However, others such as the cow are borrowed for the day. Although he wishes to own his own, junior Sam Uliczny works with multiple cows after school as a part time job, which is where he gets Sue the cow each year. Many of these farm animals, such as the llamas, are groomed, trained and then shown at competitions each year by FFA participants. While the animals are used for competitions, that is far from their only purpose. Many of the animals’ owners have grown to love and care for them. Senior Megan Bixler has a very unique bond with her favorite pet, Nutter Butter. Nutter Butter is the light brown llama that many students had the opportunity to interact with at the petting zoo. Quite the socialite, Nutter Butter has lived on a farm in Noblesville with about 40 other llamas for 7 years now. The farm is near Guerin Catholic High School and Brown goes to visit him around once a week. The weekly visits usually consist of practice and grooming for upcoming shows. Nutter Butter is shown at both the Hamilton County Fair and the Indiana State Fair, and travels to several other shows across the country. Besides showing, llamas can
also be trained to be therapy animals, and Nutter Butter has been on several hospital and elementary school visits. “Nutter Butter definitely has a unique personality and I do see him as just a big dog,” Brown said. “He’s very curious and loveable.” Nutter Butter, along with most of the other animals, can be expected back again next year for the 2021 petting zoo. Expected to grow in popularity every year, FFA has no plans of stopping this school wide event anytime soon. Story and photos by Heidi Schlabach.
Arm around Sue, sophomore Kate Penrod sits in the pen with the cow as students make their way throughout the petting zoo, Feb. 28.
Above left: Hand outstretched, sophomore Jack Wafford pets one of the goats at FFA’s petting zoo. Above right: Arms folded, senior Alecia Forrester cradles one of the snakes at FFA’s petting zoo, Feb 28. Photos by Brooke Lederman. For more photos, visit HSENews.com.
HEAD 2 HEAD
MUSIC OR NO MUSIC DURING YOUR WORKOUT? “I listen to music because it keeps me focused and motivated. Listening to music distracts me from everything else going on or if I am getting tired. Listening to music while working out makes the whole thing more fun.” Aiden DeWitt, 10
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“The cross country and track runners aren’t allowed to listen to music while running. It’s a safety thing; we can’t have music because we have to be able to hear cars and other people around us. When I workout by myself I listen to music but not when at the school.” Josephine Povinelli, 11
PHOBIA OF PUBLIC SPEAKING, EFFECT ON STUDENTS Even for students who are not prone to any form of social anxiety or nervousness, when it’s time for the inevitable class presentation, whether it be a book report, speech or socratic seminar, presenting in front of a group has the potential to be terrifying. For students who react this way to public speaking, the process is typically a long road of fear and nervousness. Most fears of public speaking and class presentations result as a form of glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, which is believed to affect nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population, according to Psycom.net, causing most students to feel a wave of stress rush over themselves when one of their teachers assigns a class presentation. One of the main stressors behind speaking in front of a class is the fear of embarrassment, along with an underlying vulnerability to judgement. Both phobias can elevate a student’s stress level, impacting the overall quality of their presentation or speech. The stress of public speaking can even have effects on a person’s body, as high stress levels
and nervousness increase production of adrenaline and norepinephrine, resulting in something of a flight-or-fight response for the person with these feelings. “When I have to present something in front of the class, I get really stressed out and it is not usually just during that one period, it is for the whole day,” sophomore Emma Langsford said. “Most students fear that they are going to mess up while speaking and are afraid that they will be judged by their peers for what they present about.” For some, the paranoia that accompanies public speaking has the ability to be reduced with different practices. Habits like practicing a presentation beforehand and avoiding distractions while speaking are positive steps toward beating the stress factor. “Controlling stress is everything when it comes to public speaking, and if you cannot, it can cause you to completely mess up a speech,” junior Speech and Debate team member Jacob Baker said. “I usually deal with this type of stress with doing things like controlling my
breathing.” Although standing before a classroom full of peers can be mind-racing for students, teachers have their reasons for assigning class presentations. “I think it is really important to find your voice,” Speech teacher Sandy Riley said. “Speech classes provide students with multiple skills such as public speaking which they will use throughout the rest of their lives.” The ability to conquer social pressure and a fear of public speaking can serve as a helpful tool for those who can achieve the skill. In total, the skill of properly presenting to a group allows for clearer communication, making the stress behind it worth the struggle. Story by Lucas Bisesi and Lainee Kirk. Information from Psycom.net. & NationalSocialAnxietyCenter. com. HSENEWS
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A PLATFORM FOR CHANGE
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YEAR OF ACTION MAYOR SCOTT FADNESS DISCUSSES FISHERS, NEED FOR CHANGE The world is continuously changing. Developments are always being made to make cities a better place. This is what is happening right now in the city of Fishers. Fishers has always been a place where people could live and work, however not always a place of amusement. Fishers has been trying to change this idea with the installment of places such as TopGolf, Portillos, and IKEA. However, the leaders of Fishers have decided to take this new stage of development further. In the first few months of 2020, Mayor Scott Fadness has been hard at work, making this the year of action. “This year is the year of execution,” Mayor Fadness said. “There is a lot of building that is going to be happening.” Developments currently happening in the Fishers community include numerous roads such as State Road 37 and 96th Street being built, the Nickel Plate Trail, the Yard and the buying of more real estate. These developments are why Mayor Fadness believes this is the year of action. Another development that Fadness thinks will be very interesting is the Geist Waterfront Park project. This enables
anyone, no matter the income, to have access to Geist Reservoir. Before this new development, residents had to have a certain income level to be able to step foot into the lake. Although numerous projects will be happening in the Fishers community, Mayor Fadness and his council are hard at work to make sure that these new changes will not have a negative impact on Fishers residents. “We want residents to be able to have this brand new and dynamic city being built,” Mayor Fadness said. “But at the same time they are not delayed 25 minutes on their way to work”. As new projects are introduced, the public has voiced their opinions about the new developments that are happening. One project in particular that received numerous opinions is the Nickel Plate Trail. This project is the conversion of the famous Nickel Plate Railway into a trail that can be used by all. However, this project was seen as controversial due to the sentimental value that the Nickel Plate Railway held to many of the residents of Fishers. The Nickel Plate Railway has been around since 1887 and although it had not been used for a while due to
technological and maintenance issues, many people could not bare to part with the historical railway. Although the feedback was not all positive for these new projects, Fadness continued to pursue these new developments because he believed they were important. “If you believe in it, then all of that noise, and people calling you names, and all that stuff goes away,” Fadness said. “And we
“If you believe in it, then all of that noise, and people calling you names, and all that stuff goes away.” -Mayor Scott Fadness keep moving forward”. Feedback has not all been negative. HSE Junior and member of the Mayor’s Youth Academy, Jacob Weber, understands the that building the community of Fishers will help make the city better.
UPCOMING OPENINGS IN FISHERS PetPeople: Spring 2020
Burlington: Spring 2020
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“The developments the city has been making have been positive,” Weber said. “There are multiple different things the city has been improving upon or adding to, and the city doesn’t show any sign of relaxing anytime soon.” Citizen feedback is not the only way Fishers residents can voice their opinions on what is happening in the community. Ideas shared by either personally talking with Fadness or online, helps determine what Fishers could look like in the years to come. It is important for residents of Fishers to know what is happening around the Fishers area. “Residents can provide their comments and what they think about Fishers and what it should like in the years to come,” Fadness said. “Then we incorporate these ideas in the pitch to the council”. The benefits of these developments are what keeps Fadness and council pushing for these changes to happen. Benefits such as a more physically sustainable environment and an increase in revenue to pay police and firefighters are what keeps the city of Fishers moving in a positive direction. A more resident based benefit would be that with new developments such dynamic restaurants with a culinary sense and more entertainment places will lead to more younger generations to move to Fishers. It is important for the culture of Fishers to attract younger generations because without these new
attractions, there is no room for Fishers to evolve and continue to become better than before. With all these benefits for the developments planned for 2020, the Fishers community should not expect the developments to slow down or come to a complete stop. Developments not only in the things that are in Fishers, but as well as in the attitude of the citizens in Fishers will continue to be pushed for. In fact, a goal of Fadness is when he leaves office he hopes that he is leaving behind a community who welcomes change and embraces it fully. This way future ideas for the community of Fishers will be welcomed by all citizens. “When I leave office, I hope I would’ve helped develop a culture and an environment where change isn’t viewed as a scary word,” Fadness said. “[In 2030] I think you see a very dynamic city that is constantly changing and evolving.” The community of Fishers will continue to push for change and that is something that will continue to be a main value for the community of Fishers. Story by Emily Crousore and Danielle Wetzel.
What new establishments would you like to see?
“I want a Disney World in Fishers because I really like princesses.” Dora Reed, 11
“Having something like the Incrediplex would be nice since we do not have any indoor sports places near us.” Cassandra Doan, 11
“I would like another Zaxby’s in Fishers because the closest one is really far away.” Ryley Lynch, 10
“I would like to see some healthier restaurants open up here.” Nick Eynon, 10
“We should have a Joe’s Crab Shack because I had it in Nashville and it was really good.” Amani Dickenson, 12
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“When I leave office, I hope I would’ve helped develop a culture and an environment where ‘change’ isn’t a scary word.”
HIDDEN PARKS
UNKNOWN PARKS AROUND FISHERS
Geist Park has a picnic area, playground, wooded trail that leads to a lake view and a rope swing. The park is located at 10979 Florida Rd.
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Flat Fork Creek Park has a mixture of bike trails and walking trails with treehouses and a pond. The park is located at 16141 E 101st
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Windermere Park is located off Windermere Blvd. It has basketball and tennis courts, a playground and picnic tables lined around a pond.
Cyntheanne Park has wooded trails, soccerfields, a community garden and a playground area. The park is located at 12383 Cyntheanne Rd.
Many artists don’t have a clean space to work on projects. Ignite Fishers allows people of all ages to work and display their art. Located at the Fishers Public Library, it is on the bottom floor and has the same opening and closing hours. Ignite provides art kits with various supplies that people can check out with their library card. The kits are made for everyone from amateur to professional levels. Some of the kits available include calligraphy, watercolor, origami, oil pastels and colored pencils. Since kits cannot be taken home, they provide a large makerspace where people can paint, sew, work on ceramics and sketch. Also located in the main space are storage lockers people can check out and an art exhibit space. Near the back of Ignite is an audio visual production lab which includes audio and visual equipment, a mixing console, microphones, lighting equipment, cameras and a green screen. To go along with the production lab there are also four digital media labs equipped with Macs with Adobe Creative Cloud installed. Finally, there is a fabrication lab equipped with 3-D printers, a vinyl cutter and a laser engraver. People should purchase or bring their own materials since they are not provided. Guests need to enroll in a certification class in order to use those equipment pieces. Certification classes happen once a month along with various other events. Story and photos by Kyra Jones.
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BATTLE OF CARLOS BROWN
JUNIOR GABRIELLE BROWN MEMORALIZES FATHER THROUGH TATTOO On October 9, 2017, junior Gabrielle Brown received the devastating news of her father’s passing. “He passed away from a heart attack [the end of the first semester] my freshman year,” Brown said. “It was all of a sudden. It was really, really tough.” Upon learning the information about her father Brown lost more than her father. According to Brown, she lost her best friend, the person she could always turn to and rely on. “He definitely was one of my best friends. He was the person I always went to for everything,” Brown said. “He was a really good man, he always came whenever I called him, doesn’t matter if he was busy or not. If I called him, he would definitely be on his way.” Losing such an important person in her life left a toll on her, resulting in absent school days and a hard beginning of the basketball season. “[His passing] was right when [school] basketball season was happening, and try-outs were starting,” Brown said. “I missed quite a bit of school because of it, and it’s still really rough [now], I still haven’t fully gotten over [his death] because he was my dad. He was always there for me whenever I needed him.” Brown’s family remembers him as a family man. Who was always there for his children when they needed him and for his love of his favorite band, ‘Rage Against The Machine’. “[The tattoo is of] my dad’s favorite band, Rage Against The Machine. It’s their second album cover (The Battle of Los Angeles),” Brown said. “It’s just a man with his arm straight up. [On it ], it has his date of birth, date of death and his name.”
In the time of pain and sorrow, her family came together to help one another with the grieving process. “My mom, brother and I all have the same tattoo. Even though my mom and my dad weren’t together, she still got the tattoo with us,” Brown said. “She told us ‘I was with your dad for a long time and just because we didn’t get married and we weren’t together doesn’t mean I didn’t love him and we weren’t friends.” A tattoo is more than ink forever stuck on a person’s body, a tattoo can be a memoral to an important person or event in ones’s life. “It’s remembrance. Just seeing it [reminds me of him],” Brown said. “The tattoo itself is on my back so it’s kind of hard to see sometimes but when I turn in the mirror and I look at it, it reminds me a lot of him and just brings back happy memories I’ve had.” Three years have passed since the death of her father, but he is far from forgotten. Brown thinks back to who he was in her life and how he continues to push her in his death. “He really pushed me to do the things I love,” Brown said. “He really supported me and my brother with everything we did, he helped me the best he could with my academics he helped me get tutors if I need one.” The lost of a beloved family member is a tradgey but for students such as Gabrielle Brown having her family come together can help. Story and Photo by Kathryn Collins.
“IT’S REMEMBERANCE. JUST SEEING IT [REMINDS ME OF HIM].”
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SICKLE CELL SCHOLAR
ASHANTI JEAN CLAUDE’S EXPERIENCE WITH SICKLE CELL, IN- SCHOOL LECTURES Sickle Cell is a rare blood disorder affecting about 100,000 Americans. This disease mostly affects the red blood cells, forming a crescent moon shape instead of a regular circular blood cell. Junior Ashanti Jean Claude experiences this first hand as she was born with the genetic disease and educates fellow students about Sickle Cell Anemia. In order to contract Sickle Cell, it has to be passed down genetically, meaning someone must have the trait. Having the Sickle Cell trait is not uncommon, considering 1 to 3 million people in the United States carry it. “My parents carry the [sickle cell] trait, but they don’t have the disease,” Jean Claude said. “It’s a recessive disease, so a lot of people in my family are carriers of the trait, but I’m the only one who has [the disease].” Being an active student with her multiple extracurricular activities and dedication to her schoolwork, Jean Claude feels the toll of Sickle Cell Anemia as she goes on with her daily life. “My freshman year of high school I had to quit sports because Sickle Cell increasingly gets worse as I get older,” Jean Claude said. “I get really tired [because of how quickly my blood cells
die] and walking around the big school, as well as extracurricular activities, makes me drained.” Like any teenager, Jean Claude likes to hang out with friends, go out with family and have a good time. However, having Sickle Cell Anemia makes it difficult to be able to enjoy herself with the pain the disease gives. “I need to stay home all the time and I get pain at random times, so it’s not like I can predict it,” Jean Claude said. “I cancel [plans] a lot because of it.” Having aspirations to go into the medical field, Jean Claude has educated herself on her disease through the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science program at the school. “The [Principles of Biomedical Science] class has a unit that teaches the biology of Sickle Cell and the science behind it,” Jean Claude said. “They learn about Sickle Cell through a made-up person named Ana Garcia and study the different disease she had to try to find out how she died.” Through the courses such as Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems, she has connected the studies to her personal life. “[In class] we read her diaries about living with disease and about what it’s
like,” Jean Claude said. “As we read it, I thought ‘wow I really relate to this.’” By taking the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Science courses, Jean Claude has been given the opportunity to discuss her experience with having Sickle Cell with her PBS class. “I need to let any of the teachers I have know that I have Sickle Cell,” Jean Claude said. “My PBS teacher [and I] got into the subject of me talking to the classes, not just my period, about the personal side of Sickle Cell Disease.” As she started to branch out to her teacher’s other PBS class periods, another PBS teacher, Mrs. Brobst, asked Jean Claude if she can present to her classes as well. “The [Sickle Cell] talks are pretty casual,” Jean Claude said. “Basically I give them my whole life story surrounded by Sickle Cell Disease.” Despite her condition, Jean Claude has used it to her advantage to educate students on a disease that lacks awareness. Story and photo by Vivianna Esqueda.
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DILEMMA TO DECOMMIT
WHAT DRIVES CHOICES TO DECOMMIT FROM UNIVERSITIES Since January 29, 2020, there have been 50 football players in the U.S. who have decommitted from their respective schools. Each athlete has a different reason for wanting to play at a certain college, sometimes it is the program itself and other times it is the environment in which they will be living in. Often times, a talented player will have colleges scouting them from an early age and making them offers as soon as they can. The problem with this, however, is that the athlete begins to believe that there will not be more schools looking for them later on in their high school or travel career and they make the decision to commit early. Two things can happen with an early commitment: a player may fail to improve and will part ways with the program or they can outgrow the program and look for better-suited options for them. “I chose to decommit from Indiana Wesleyan University because I personally felt like I could compete at a higher level,” senior basketball player Jackie Maulucci said. “IWU has a great program and
coaches, but it was not for me and my goals for my college basketball experience.” Another reason a player may choose to decommit from a school is because they never actually visited it when they were going through the recruitment process. While this situation is common among younger players, it can still happen to older athletes who have already seen the campus before. “I chose to decommit from Otterbein University because when I went back this fall, the campus life was different than what I had previously seen,” senior soccer player Brianna Straus said. “There were a lot of commuter students for a small school and I felt like that environment [was not the right fit for me].” With colleges trying to recruit players at a younger age than they have before, an athlete must be mindful of whether or not the college is the best fit for them because after all, the only person who truly has the final say is the athlete themselves. Story by Jamie Whitesell. Information from ESPN.com, 247sports.com and NCSA
Committing Process Step 1: Initial Letters Step 2: Preliminary Evaluations Step 3: Visits, Calls and In-Person Evaluations Step 4: Extend Verbal Offers Step 5: Sign with College
ROYAL PODCASTS
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Newly introduced to the student body, HSE News has started to launch a series of school- and non-school-related material in a series of podcasts. The podcasts were created with the purpose of reaching a broader amount of students. Southeastern Insider is an informative and entertainment-based platform which covers school and local events, along with episodes related to student activities and pop culture. Episodes are made and produced by students in Mass Media and the Student Media staffs. In addition, there is also a podcast for Southeastern Sports Network, named the Southeastern Sports Insider. According to anchor.fm, “the show covers both school and professional sports news in a laid back, fun environment.” The Podcast is produced and created by the SSN Podcast team of Mitchell Brooks, David DeSplinter, Connor Kelley and Zack Vance. Students can access either podcast series everywhere you find podcasts, from hsenews.com and the QR codes.
SOUTHEASTERN INSIDER
SOUTHEASTERN SPORTS INSIDER
INDOOR TRACK
OVERVIEW OF SPORT ADDITION
For this season, indoor track is an opportunity at the school for students to get involved. While meets have been held in indoor venues in the past, the specific format has become a sport of its own. This was seen as necessary to improve athletes regardless of the outdoor weather conditions. “The reason we do indoor track is because we will get more meets in. Sometimes, the weather interferes with the outdoor track meets and they get cancelled,” sophomore Manraj Gerwal said. “Now that we run indoors, we don’t have to worry about the weather holding us back.” When considering the differences between indoor and outdoor track, events are held on a smaller scale. The track is 200 meters instead of being 400 meters in an outdoor venue. Furthermore, there is the 60-meter dash instead of the 100 meter-dash and 60-meter hurdles instead of 100-meter hurdles. They also do not have the 4x100 relay, but run the 4x200 relay which is not usually raced in
Indiana. “We have an Indoor State meet, but it is really just a big invitational, not the same as outdoor state,” varsity girls track head coach Julie Alano said. “Some teams are on spring break and don’t attend the Indoor State meet.” Additional differences between the two venues include the events that students can participate in. Since discus throw cannot be conducted indoors, it is not included within the indoor track season. However, the Indoor State meet does include a distance medley relay which is not typically run outdoors and consists of four consecutive distances: 1200-meters, 400-meters, 800-meters and 1600-meters. Scoring also differs within this event as relays double the points. Regarding the team’s outlook on the season, strong history is carrying members forward. Currently, five past students are competing in college, three of them being under the Division I level. There are also several new students on
the team in addition to returning varsity members. Ultimately, the upcoming indoor track season has different meets with key dates to attend throughout the season. Primarily, there are qualifier meets that come before the Indoor State meet. The second qualifier consists of all of the Hamilton County Conference (HCC) teams. The Indoor State meet is Saturday, March 28 at Indiana University in Bloomington. “We are solid in all 16 events and will have a highly ranked team again this year,” Alano said. “We don’t put too much emphasis on the indoor meets, but I know that the girls are ready to compete and show what they can do.” Regardless of the changes that come with different venues, the future is bright for the season. The track team will always be inspired to bring their best to what comes their way. Story by Katelynn Penrod and Megan Tooman.
ATHLETE OF THE ISSUE TRAIT: PERSISTENCE Sophomore Regan Wans is a member of cross country and track teams and has been running since second grade. Wans was also a participant of 4 x 8 county track event, along with continuing the sport despite multiple injuries. “[After an injury] I remember thinking that I would never run again. After many months of tears and and trusting the process, I made my way back to running. Now, I’m ready for the new season and prepared to go even harder than the last.” Regan Wans, 10 “She battled through injuries all year long and kept going. It would’ve been easy for her to quit, but she never did.” Nathan Price, Asst. Cross Country Coach HSENEWS
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OPINION: DEATH OF THE PEP
Past generations speak with pride and enthusiasm, explaining how loud and exciting pep rallies were in high school. Sadly, students at HSE cannot relate. There is a noticeable lack of school spirit, especially at pep rallies. There is no one to specifically blame for the lack of school spirit here, but rather the culprit is the overwhelming number of students attending. There are more than 3300 students and with that large of a number, it is difficult to feel unified. With the enrollment increasing every year, the chances of attending different sports and dances decrease because of the limited space and tickets given. I have always been shocked there is a cut off for prom and sporting events, although I understand the potential safety hazards. Many schools try to get over the issue of little school spirit with pep rallies, which ultimately just makes it worse. Though clubs put much effort into planning pep rallies, having everyone in the crowded gym. What many students do to avoid this often anxiety-inducing event is simply leaving early before the pep rally begins. Another issue within HSE’s diminishing school pride is Blue Crew’s limited size. Though their pride is high, the size of their club is small, making it difficult to advertise and encourage all sports and events. I originally found school spirit and pep rallies to be overrated and unnecessary, but after doing such research I discovered the benefits of such pride. According to nfhs.org, high school students with more school spirit are more involved in civic and social matters, achieve higher grades academically and are generally happier than less-spirited peers. From this information, I have gathered that we should all try and wear blue on Friday and attend a sports events or pep rally every once in a while. It couldn’t hurt to try. Opinion column by Elizabeth Moodispaugh.
SENIOR CHECKLIST UPCOMING TASKS FOR SENIORS March 26: Announcement Distribution
Seniors who ordered announcements can pick them up in the Leonard Auditorium Hallway from 10:25 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. or 2:55 p.m. through 4:30 p.m.
May 11: Ticket Distribution & Senior Class Meeting
During the class meeting, each senior will receive eight tickets. If you need more tickets, network with other students to find extras. Children under the age of 3 do not need a ticket to attend graduation.
May 13: Cap and Gown Distribution
Pick up your graduation cap and gown in the Leonard Auditorium Hallway from 10:25 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. or 2:55 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. If you cannot pick up your cap and gown on this date, you must pick them up at the Keltner office in Carmel.
May 6: Commencement Senior Speaker Speeches Due
Submit an original 4-6 minute speech to the Turnitin Dropbox on Canvas by 3:00 p.m. No late speeches will be accepted.
May 13: Commencement Speech Auditions Selected seniors will audition at 3:10 p.m.
May 29: Commencement Rehearsal
Commencement rehearsal is mandatory for all students participating in the ceremony. All students must ride the bus to and from the rehearsal at the Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum.
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