March Red & Black Issue

March 2024

Cover Art by Ainslyn Ditch

Cover Art by Ainslyn Ditch

ASHLYNNWILLIAMS

ChloeCASH

RIYAPATTAN

RYANCOOPER

ZACKSHOKI

KYRAMEYER

CarleighRackers

BrierAulbur

AinslynDitch

What is your dream place to go on vacation for Spring Break?

My dream vacation is a Silk Sonic concert in the desert.

I would love to go to the Philippines! I love Filipino food and their beaches are amazing!

My dream vacation place is Chicago or Ireland. I’d eat cronuts.

My dream vacation is in Italy or anywhere in Europe. I love cheese.

My dream vacay for spring break is Rio de Janeiro. It’s a vibe.

I would love to go to the beach with my family and go on a few scenic hikes!

I want to go to NYC, always wanted to go and experience the big city!

I would love to go to Bora Bora because it is beautiful.

I really, really want to go to Athens! The culture, the food, the histroy, the views! i feel like it would be amazing.

HoangHoang

DhruvDivyakumar

NorahWood

I would love to go to Japan for the amazing nature views and nightlight.

The Maldives and it’s beautiful turquoise beaches would make an amazing vacation!

My dream Spring Break vacation would have to be Italy. I would love to walk around everywhere.

Chess Club Chess Club

Our very own JC Chess Club enjoys playing chess and competing in tournaments with other schools. Their vision is to inspire a love for the game of chess and create an environment where anyone and everyone of any skill level would feel welcome to show up and play. They recently had their State Scholastic Chess Tournament March 16 and hope to host a youth “Learn to Play” night sometime soon. Be sure to check them out if you’re interested and support our fellow Jays!

Sponsors: Vincent Sabourin

Active Members: Erin Bolton, Kent

Ernst, Joel Espinosa, Axl Gray, Collin Ice, Aiden Lewis, Eli Neff, Quinn

Palmer, Brayden Stokes

Women’s History Month takes place in March each year, and celebrates different achievements and contributions women have made across the globe in the fight for women ’ s rights. Women in America did not always have the same rights and freedoms as they do now. For example, women did not have the right to vote until 1919 when the 19th Amendment was passed. However, it wasn’t until 1924 when Native American women were able to secure the right to vote.

In 1932, Hattie Caraway became the first woman to serve a full term as a US senator of Arkansas, and in 1933 Frances Perkins became the first female cabinet member.

In 1963, the Equal Pay Act was passed, requiring everyone to be paid the same for doing the same job regardless of race or sex. Title IX prohibits discrimination in academic activities. Additionally, in 1963, Valentina Tereshkova (Soviet Union) became the first woman in space. A woman has yet to go to the moon, but the first woman is expected to be Christina Koch on the Artemis II when it launches in September 2025. The fight for women ’ s rights is still fought everyday. Women still do not receive the same pay as their male counterparts in the US despite the passage of the Equal Pay Act, with women receiving 82 cents for every dollar a man makes (Pew Research Center). Progress has been made across the globe for women ’ s rights, but our society still has a long way to go for equality. Remembering the women who helped fight for women ’ s rights across the globe and recognizing the women who continue the fight is why Women’s history month is celebrated.

Important Women at JC School District

Dr. Jaime Schulte Dr. Deanne Fisher

Dr.DeanneFisherwashiredastheprincipalofJeffersonCityHighSchoolin 2022 Dr Fisher,whograduatedfromJeffersonCityHighSchoolin1990, wasthefirst-everfemaleheadprincipalintheschool’shistory.

Dr FisherservedastheprincipalofLewis&ClarkMiddleSchoolfrom2018 -2022 BeforetakingtheleadatLewis&Clark,shedevelopedand implementedthedistrict’sfirstalternativeschool,JeffersonCityAcademic Center(JCAC),in2006 WhileatJCAC,theschoolwasrecognizedasthe firstalternativeschoolinMissouritobenamedasaStateandNational SchoolofCharacter Dr Fisherstartedhereducationalcareerin1996atColeR-VSchoolDistrict, teaching7thand8thgradesocialstudies,and9thgradeAmerican Government Thenwashiredin1997atSimonsenNinthGradeCenter Dr Fisheralsocoachedcrosscountryandtrackfor11yearsintheschool district

Dr. Jaime Schulte was hired as an assistant principal of Jefferson City High School in 2022. She graduated from Vienna High School in Vienna, MO in 1994.

Dr. Jaime Schulte first served as an administrator at Lewis & Clark Middle School. There, she began her career in administration as an administrative intern for three years before becoming an assistant principal in 2021.

Dr. Schulte started her educational career in 2005 at Visitation Interparish Catholic School in Vienna, teaching Kindergarten. In 2008, she began teaching 5th and 6th grade Math and Science at Maries R-1 in Vienna, MO. By 2011, she narrowed her teaching focus to teaching math and Algebra to 5th, 6th, and 8th grades. While at Maries R-1, Dr. Schulte had an integral part in departmentalizing the middle school with a student-centered focus on enriched content teaching that would harbor strong student academic mastery. In 2017, at the end of her 10th year in the Maries R-1 School District, Dr. Schulte was hired at Lewis & Clark Middle School to teach 8thgrade math and pre-algebra. After one year of teaching in the Jefferson City Public School District, she applied and was hired by Dr. Deanne Fisher as an administrative intern. Dr. Schulte has worked under Dr. Fisher's strong, effective instructional leadership ever since

JCHS Student's Prefered Easter Treat!

"Reese's, because my dad’s favorite candy is Reese’s and he always gets a new pack during the holidays. When I was little, he would reward us with his special Reese’s for doing extra things to help out. I’ve grown to love them, despite their simple nature."

"Whoppers, because Whoppers are crunchy. They're shaped like spheres. They're my favorite candy. They make me happy."

"Lollipop ring pops, because when I was younger, me and my sister would eat these all the time and pretend we were getting married to someone and just have tons of fun and I miss those days."

"Jelly Beans, because my grandparents stuffed our Easter eggs with jelly beans each year and they are a special memory from my childhood."

Ask Anything Ask Anything

Dear Brier & Chloe, I'm super busy this spring.... how do I manage my time better?

Brier: I would start with a plan which should be something realistic to you. Also, make sure to recognize things that are at a higher priority than others. Once you have your tasks you can set time limits for when you want to get each task done. This can be as simple as having a list on a sticky note with a timer on your phone.

Chloe: That's a great question! I feel like time management is a skill that will never be fully perfected, but here are some of my tips. Having a to-do list organized by priority really helps me understand what tasks I need to do in the time I have. In addition, tools like planners and productivity apps also really help.

Spring Sports Spring Sports

Track and FielD baseball

Boys Tennis

Girls soccer

Anagha Garikapaty Anagha Garikapaty

Carrie Koprowski Carrie Koprowski

Anagah Garikapaty is a junior here at JC and she is a member of speech and debate and girl’s tennis. Anagha just qualified for Nationals with Speech and Debate in Policy Debate She is also a member of National Honors Society Anagha says that she loves the culture and spirit here at JC “There is never a boring day at school!” After high school Anagha plans on attending Law School after graduation. Her advice for her peers is “Have confidence in yourself!”

This is Mrs. Koprowski's first year at JC and she teaches Algebra 1. Mrs. Koprowski also coaches Boys and Girls Swimming at JC and CC She graduated high school from Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School (MICDS) where she was a part of the swim team She swam the sprint events but her favorites were distance events Mrs Koprowski says that she loves all of the traditions at JC and she loves all of the people here Additionally, Mrs. Koprowski adds that she would like to see everyone at swim new year!

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by Ashlynn Williams

How did your education at JCHS help foster your passion for politics?

Just being in Jefferson City, with people like the Mayor's Daughter and Amy Blunt, and surrounded by so many peers whose parents work for the state- it's just a part of living at Jefferson City- politics affects all of us.

What valuable lessons have you learned as the Secretary of State of missouri?

It's been reinforced that you have to seek insight from others and listen to other people, it's really helped me to get out and talk and listen to people around the entire state. It's also important to find a balance between collaboration and decision making.

Who is your greatest role model and Why?

Jesus, because the whole idea of servant leadership and helping other people to be better. Focusing on actually serving the people.

What two items would you take to a desert island?

A hatchet and rope. As an engineer, there's a lot of things you can do with the two.

What was one of your greatest challenges, and how did you overcome it?

It's very difficult to know when to stop compromising on policy: you have to know that to push forward policy, you will have to compromise on it, but you have to stop when you begin to compromise on values.

What do you recommend for high schoolers wanting to get involved in politics?

Get involved by finding and supporting a candidate or politician that they are interested in, or join political clubs and groups. This can help you learn about what it's like and make a difference.

What is a important lesson you were taught at JCHS?

Hard work is rewards and procrastination is not. The further you go in life, the harder things get. Creating good habits early is invaluable and having to correct bad habits later is a real pain in the neck,

Tv Shows, Books, or movies?

Books: I just like reading a good book. If you go to a library, you can go anywhere.

The 12 Angry Jurors is a play based on the movie 12 Angry Men. It consists of a cast of fourteen characters and is set almost entirely inside one room. It shows prejudices of individual jury members as they argue their was to a final decision.

Cast List

Juror 1- Allie Meister

Juror 2- Eden Whiting

Juror 3- Gideon Duren

Juror 4- Olivia Bell

Juror 5- Makaylin Mantle

Juror 6- Samuel Wyatt

Juror 7- Jacob Odell

Juror 8- Harrison Lane

Juror 9- Kyra Meyer

Juror 10- Miles Sweazea

Juror 11- Kali Shepers

Juror 12- Logan Duryea

Judge- Alex Light

Deputy- Elian Acosta

Director- Gaby Green

Manger- India Lengyel

Show Times

April 11th

April 12th

April 13th

7:00PM at the Black Box Theater

The Jefferson City High School "Jays" basketball team faced a challenging journey marked by setbacks and triumphs. Amidst the adversity of forfeiting 11 games, they displayed resilience and determination, bouncing back with vigor. Winning their next four games, they clinched a spot in the state championships. Their grit was further tested in the state playoffs, where they engaged in an intense battle against Parkview, emerging victorious in overtime with a narrow 58-57 win.

Advancing to the final four, they showcased their prowess by defeating Vianney 63-59, securing a berth in the state finals. Although they ultimately fell short against De Smet Jesuit in a 56-75 loss, their valiant efforts earned them a commendable second place in the class 5 state rankings. Despite the disappointment of defeat, the Jays' remarkable journey showcased their resilience and strength, solidifying their status as a formidable force in high school basketball, prevailing over their rivals Capital City and Helias Catholic along the way.

Ainslyn Ditch and Norah Wood

Are you looking up at the sky and feeling bad about the state of the world? Don’t worry; your ’ re not the only one. Since 1970, Earth Day has been held on April 22nd as a time to reflect on ways humanity can achieve greater sustainability. You may be thinking, “Hey, I recycle, isn’t that enough?” However, recycling is only a small aspect of cultivating a future with rich ecosystems and long-lasting resources the next generations can appreciate. Let’s all enter our Green Era by practicing the three R’s of environmental protection: reducing, reusing, and finally, recycling.

Reduce Reuse Recycle

By not creating waste in the first place, landfills don’t grow into the surrounding areas. Trying to limit the single-use containers, paper towels, or plastic bags will significantly benefit our environment!

Reusing items goes hand in hand with reducing waste: consider swapping the Starbucks your water bottle, Ziploc bags for Tupperware, sheet masks for reusable skincare, thirfted clothes instead of fast fashion.

Obviously, you probably already make an effort to recycle: still, up your game by sorting glass, plastic, paper, and aluminum. Make sure you also exclude contaminated items like pizza boxes and takeout cups.

By Zack Shoki

The Flag of Ireland

The flag of Ireland features a deep, rich green, a pure white, and an earthy orange. Historically, Ireland has suffered internal conflict between its high Protestant Christian and Catholic populations. The green on the flag represents Roman Catholics while the orange represents Protestants. The white in the middle represents peace and unity between the two factions.

By Ashlynn Williams and Brier Aulbur

Saint Patrick’s Day is a religious and cultural holiday held every March 17th. Originally, it was held to mark the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Now it has moved more towards being a celebration of Irish culture. It is full of parades, special foods, music and dancing, good luck charms, and all things green!

Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

April Calendars

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