LHS Budget Issue 11

Performing a serve, senior Vinnie Barker participates in the annual mud volleyball tournament on May 5. For more photos of mud volleyball, see Page 16.

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The Budget is published every three weeks and distributed free of charge to students and faculty at Lawrence High School, 1901 Louisiana, Lawrence, Kan. 66046-2999.

The Budget is produced by students in the Digital Journalism and Digital Design and Production courses with occasional contributions from 21st Century Journalism and guest columnists. The newspaper’s goals are to inform, entertain and present a forum of expression for students, faculty, administrators and community members. The newspaper is financed through advertising and staff fundraising.

The editorial staff is solely responsible for the content of this newspaper, and views expressed in The Budget do not necessarily reflect those of the administration of Lawrence High School or USD 497.

Co-Editors-in-Chief Ashley Hocking and Kendra Schwartz Issue Editors-In-Chiefs Zia Kelly and Nia Rutledge Web Developer/lhsbudget.com Zachary Spears Staff Joseph Anderson Charles Backus Roscoe Bradt (Assistant Webmaster) Brooke Braman (Copy Editor) Courtney Cooper Joaquin Dorado (Graphics Editor) Michaela Durner Kansas Gibler Piper Hubbell Gage Nelson Vail Moshiri (Social Media Manager) Harley Phelps (Co-Opinion Editor) Kendall Pritchard Kate Rettig Alexis Riner Matt Roe Peter Romano Aidan Rothrock

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Letter from the editors-in-chief Dear Readers, To those of you who have been loyal readers of our sometimes sassy column, we appreciate your readership.

When we first began writing this column, we didn’t know what to expect. However, as our fellow staff members contributed enticing but controversial content, we knew exactly what we’d discuss in our column each issue.

As we complete our third year here at Lawrence High, we feel lucky to have met so many excellent people, especially the staff members of “The Budget.” Although our staff is composed of a rather diverse group of individuals, we all share one goal in common: report the news, even when the facts are controversial at times.

And after complaints to the school, angry tweets and personal statements of harassment, we still truly have no regrets about how we’ve run the newspaper this year. Although many individuals were unhappy with the content of newspaper, we are proud to have won 38 individual awards.

After sacrificing a social life for the newspaper and staying after school nearly every day for the majority of our senior year, we’re so thrilled to see our hard work pay off. We editors-in-chief, alone, were the recipients of 18 of the individual awards.

But it would be impossible to have had such a successful newspaper without our amazing staff.

This year, the LHS journalism program won the state journalism title for 6A schools from the Kansas Scholastic Press Association, and the newspaper tied for the Journalism Educators of Metropolitan Kansas City sweepstakes title over 36 other schools. “The Budget” was one of five 6A newspapers to be named an All-Kansas winner. As we finish the year as one of the top newspapers in the state, we are immensely proud of our staff and the work we’ve done this year.

While being the leaders of the newspaper was certainly one of the highlights of our high school experience, we were lucky to each be a part of the many other interesting programs, sports and clubs Lawrence High has to offer.

Academically, we were able to take AP courses that would challenge us on a daily basis and prepare us for college. As Kendra goes off the Hendrix College in Conway, Ark., and Ashley heads up the hill to

the University of Kansas, we feel fully prepared for the new hurdles we’ll face in the next chapter of our lives.

Although our senior year and our experience in general at Lawrence High has been especially rewarding, we’ve been disappointed with how Senior Week has played out this year. Instead of allowing us to make our own name as the senior class of 2014, we were penalized for the actions of the senior class before us.

Even though some of the pranks were initially approved by administrators, these pranks were soon retracted for little to no reason. For example, after only an hour of scooters being allowed in the hallways on Wednesday, scooters were banned.

The greatest danger with this senior activity was that teachers were ill-informed by administrators as to what would be happening that day. Some teachers embraced the students on wheels as harmless senior fun, while others seemed not to understand what was occurring. This illustrates a lack of communication between administrators and teachers, and not the danger of seniors scootering.

While the so-called “pranks” this year were neither destructive or dangerous, these actions were viewed as such by administrators because of the actions of only a few individuals.

We urge next year’s seniors to enjoy their Senior Week thoroughly, but we also urge administrators to allow seniors some freedom and respect to make good choices on their own.

Being a good leader in our eyes means sticking to your decisions but also admitting when you’re wrong. As we hand off the newspaper to the underclassmen in this final issue of “The Budget,” we respect the editor-in-chief for next year, Zia Kelly, enough to give her the freedom to run the newspaper in the way she desires. We have full confidence that the underclassmen will uphold the newspaper to our high standards and make us proud.

Love,

Ashley Hocking and Kendra Schwartz

Senior newspaper staffers say farewell to ‘The Budget’ 13 seniors on the newspaper staff s­ay goodbye to “The Budget” this year as they graduate.

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Students graduate a year early Five students will finish high school in 3 years so they can get an early start on their futures

BY ZIA KELLY The four-year high school experience is common among most who go through the public school system. However, a select few students have gone above and beyond to fulfill credit requirements, shortening their time by a full year.

The school board requires that each student pass 23 credits by the end of their senior year.

Though most students are short two credits after their junior year, students Brittany Kampfer, Carleta Nunez, Karissa Aldrich, Kelan Atkins and Michaela Durner have taken on extra school work in order to fulfill class requirements.

“I just felt ready to go to college,” Aldrich said.

The motives to take on the extra workload differed.

Having doubled-up on her history and science credits sophomore year, Kampfer decided it made sense to put in a couple extra hours to save herself a whole year.

“Senior year I would only need two elective credits, so I didn’t see the point of coming to school all year,” she said.

When Atkins saw the opportunity to leave the high school setting early, he became motivated to complete the necessary credits in the shortened time.

“I wanted to graduate early because I didn’t like school,” he said. “School isn’t really my thing.”

When the ninth-grade class moved into the high school three years ago, both high schools in Lawrence added a seventh period to the school day, making it easier to fulfill the graduation credit requirement for many students.

In principle, by the end of junior year, if one has taken a 0-7 hour schedule for two of their three years, they would have the 23 credit hours needed to graduate high school. However, students graduating a year early also took on outside courses online and through credit recovery.

“I had some credits I was behind on, and I did them in credit recovery, and I made up a lot of my

classes,” Atkins said.

In order to get her English credits, Aldrich took two blocks of it in school and completed a third through credit recovery, which she was able to complete in a month’s time. She also took her senior government class through an online high school.

While Kampfer had a bit less ground to cover, she attended “Can We Talk” meetings on late arrival mornings throughout the year to fulfill an elective credit.

Even though they started out the year with the class of 2015, the four seniors will, like the majority of their new class, follow this year with post-high school education.

Kampfer plans on attending Highland Community College next semester. While she doesn’t have a definitive major yet, she sees the value in getting a jump-start to her collegiate career. She describes the advantage as “getting your future started earlier and getting out there and being ready to take on the world.”

Nunez also plans on continuing her academic path at Highland in the fall.

Atkins intends on getting his Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license after graduation and making further career decisions afterward.

Aldrich has decided on a similar pathway. She has already completed her CNA course and plans on continuing her nursing education at Neosho County Community College where she will work toward her registered nursing license followed by further study for a professional degree in the health industry.

While these students could be accomplishing the same tasks a year from now, they have chosen to get a head-start on their careers by getting out of secondary education early.

“I just feel like it’s one extra year that you don’t have to stress and worry about,” Aldrich said. “I feel like graduating early, you can just jump right into it rather than having to wait another year for doing something that you really want to do.”

Participating in a senior poll, Brittany Kampfer attended the senior meeting Thursday, finishing off her third and final year of high school. Photo by Joseph Anderson

Students take a year off from the classroom

After high school, some seniors decided to explore non-academic arenas for a year

BY KATE RETTIG After four years of homework and exams, some students decide to take a breather from school with a gap year.

Senior Sadie McEniry is planning to take a year off and to refresh from homework and school stress.

McEniry plans to move out and surf the local job market before attending college. She hopes to work in the local art scene during her gap year and then major in art history at the University of Kansas. Eventually, she wants to work in a museum or open her own gallery and hopes her gap year can

get her started on that path.

“Hopefully, through connections that I’m making and will make in the future, I can achieve this,” McEniry said. “The art world is unfortunately more about connections than education is.”

Some students take a gap year because they don’t feel ready for college yet.

“I don’t think I’m ready financially or within myself to go college yet,” senior Sabina Caldwell said. “I think it’s worth to take time to decide what I want to do.”

Caldwell plans on preparing for college but at a slower pace. With the support of her parents and friends, she is going to continue to work and give

more thought about her future career.

“My parents are supportive,” Caldwell said. “I have friends who didn’t go to college right after high school, and it helped them set what happened right after that year” According to trends.collegeboard.org, the median tuition cost at four-year colleges was $11,093 in 2013. With such a hefty price tag, some students like senior Sean Bowen, take a year off to financially prepare.

“I am going to be saving money for college, and the business I want to open,” Bowen said. “I plan to stay here because it’s a better place to live.”

There are drawbacks of taking a gap year off,

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however. Students who take a year off don’t always go back to school.

“Once they get used to not being in a school setting, it’s hard to get back in the grind of things,” counselor Bob Kircher said. “A part of it is that once you experience your freedom, it’s difficult to rein that back in.”

Taking a gap year is a way for students to have life experiences without school holding them down.

They’re able to travel, make money and think about the future.

“I am taking at least one year to work and explore my possibilities for the future,” Caldwell said.

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Artist draws attention from art schools Senior draws scholarship offers from art schools across country

BY NIA RUTLEDGE At LHS, Isabella Waite’s work is admired in the art case near the cafeteria, but as her high school career comes to an end, her work has caught the eye of multiple art institutes, which offered her scholarships to attend their programs.

“I did receive a very generous scholarship to Memphis College of Art, as well as unbelievable scholarships to the Kansas City Art Institute, Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design,” Waite said.

Artistic expression is nothing new to Waite.

From a young age, she recalls using art to express herself.

“I still have a drawing of a bunny from my preschool years if that says anything,” Waite said.

“I can't remember a time when drawing didn't play a large role in my life. I was either doodling on my own or making paper dolls with my grandmother.

From birth to now, I have always been a creative person.”

Waite has hopes of continuing her connection to art throughout her life.

“I plan to work day and night during school to hopefully have a successful career as a fine artist,” Waite said. “I understand the business is hard to break into, but I'm determined.”

Waite’s artistic style has a combination of floristic allure while also incorporating stronger aspects using intense colors along with traditionally feminine shades.

“I incorporate flowers, colors and figures in almost every piece,” Waite said. “So I'm inclined to refer to the style as quirky femininity.”

Waite commits after school time to be the president of Art Club, in which members created decorations for events in Lawrence.

“She has a really strong drive to do work,” junior Miranda Pratt said. “She also has a very

developed style for a senior.”

In order to get into such a variety of art schools and also be offered scholarships, it was necessary for Waite’s portfolio to be competitive.

“The work I submitted when applying to schools was done either with oil paint or pastel, my two favorite mediums,” Waite said. “As far as subject matter, I submitted at least four plein air drawings of views of South Park, the courthouse, and various houses in the downtown area. Other pieces were life drawings done in a class last sum-

mer as well as life drawings from sessions at KU, and self portraits done with Mrs. Vertacnik.”

In her duration at LHS, Waite has worked strenuously to develop her knowledge of art and her own artistic skills.

“She worked lots of hours after school and at home” art teacher Wendy Vertacnik said. “She took summer classes. She’s also really smart and that helps with her developing concepts and ideas.”

In the end, Waite decided to take her talents to Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

Isabella Waite displaying her art piece entitled “Allegory of the Self-Sufficient Woman.” Photo by Ashley Hocking “I think she will do very well in art school...I think that she is very talented. She’s come a long way in just a year,” Vertacnik said. “The last painting that she did she was painting very loosely and seemed like she was making a really big breakthrough. She was looser and more comfortable with just putting the paint down.”

Female engineering students overcome prejudices

Engineering teacher leads female engineering students in overcoming the lack of women in the field

BY KANSAS GIBLER In a field dominated by males, three female students have disproved gender stereotypes.

Seniors Ashley Hutton, AnnaKate Kleiböhmer and Laura Neilsen who are in Charlie Lauts’ engineering classes have challenged the gender gap in their field and will continue to do so in college.

These students have ambitiously taken hold of the field, succeeding in work that they see as their personal strengths.

“When you’re successful in something or you beat a guy, it feels good to know that you were able to,” Hutton said.

However, Kleiböhmer never regarded her work as an equality issue. “[Engineering] is just what I’m interested in,” Kleiböhmer said. “I wasn’t like, ‘Oh, boys do it, let me see if I could do it.’ It was an interest that I

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had, and as far as male-dominated professions go, I think that things are changing. It’s more open and people are encouraged to do what they want instead of by the historical significance of gendered careers.”

In 2008, The National Science Foundation found that 41 percent of freshman men in college planned to major in science and engineering, while only 30 percent of women planned to major in science and engineering.

Neilsen believes that females are becoming increasingly involved in the field.

“There’s a growing acceptance, there is a society of women engineers,” Neilsen said. “Having Mrs. Lauts teach the engineering classes shows that there are more women going into this field.”

Not only have they gone out for the classes, they have shined in competitions.

The students are most proud of their work

at the competition at Pittsburg State University, where Kleiböhmer received first place in the balsa tower competition as well as the bridge competition.

Neilsen had initially received first place in the Kinects toys amusement park; however, while the team asked for approval when veering from the main idea, the judges ultimately revoked their first place spot.

The students didn’t enroll in engineering classes to prove others wrong, each had her own interests and reasons.

“My dad is an engineer so I was drawn to it, but I also really enjoy math and science,” Neilsen said.

Even with family influences, the students received guidance from Lauts.

“In my classes my goal is not to make a specific kind of engineer, my goal is to teach them how to problem solve,” Lauts said. “It doesn’t matter what

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kind of engineer they’re going to be, the process from beginning to end is the same set of steps and processes. With Ashley going into computer engineering versus Laura going in civil engineering and AnnaKate in architectural engineering, at least now I’ve helped them understand the whole process from brainstorming to the end product.”

Neilsen and Kleiböhmer will continue engineering education at Kansas State University, and Hutton will be studying computer programming and engineering at the University of Kansas.

“Right now engineering is a booming career and to be a woman in that career, especially as intelligent as all three of them are, their job prospects after college should be pretty high,” Lauts said.

“Knowing their character and how hard-working they are, I can’t imagine that they won’t all have a job before they graduate. All they’ll have to do is graduate and those jobs will be waiting for them.”

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What will your future look like?

Seniors were asked to draw how they see themselves 10 year from now Compiled by Aidan Rothrock and Kansas Gibler

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Seniors wrap up year filled with highlights Rally ‘Round the Lion

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Pack the House

In November, sports scrimmages and loads of student energy made Pack the House a great event, especially for seniors featured in skits at the kickoff for the winter sports season.

Featuring a bonfire this September, the student extravaganza made a great outdoor event. It featured seniors on the Homecoming court and games of Laser Tag.

The ACT test was difficult as always, but three seniors — Brooke Braman, Ian Hierl and Drew Bryant — made the school proud with perfect scores.

Chess

Wrestling

Showtime

Senior Eddie Wilson competed at the United States Chess Federation’s National High School Tournament in San Diego, Calif.

The wrestling team had huge success this year, especially with senior Alex Jones taking the state champion title in his weight class.

The blowout music show was a huge success, especially for many seniors playing roles in solo or featured acts.

Graphics and information collected by Roscoe Bradt

Survey says: seniors record their plans, memories 170 seniors share their thoughts about high school and life after high school in a survey Information collected by Matt Roe

What was your most embarrassing moment in high school?

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“I ripped the seam in my jeans and had to spring down the hallway to the bathroom so no one would see.”

“My most embarrassing moment would probably be when I was playing softball. I was up to bat, and I hit the ball but my bat broke, and I was in so much shock I didn’t run to first.”

37%

I’ll stay at home, because it’s cheap, cheap, cheap! 25% I’m getting an apartment/house

20%

#greeklyfe

7%

Scholarship/Honors Hall

6%

None of Above

5%

“My irritable bowel syndrome acted up when I took finals for all my classes.”

How often will you call home?

What will you miss?

Once a month

37%

Not having to pay for my classes

Once a day

35%

(college is expensive!)

21%

Whenever I need money

12%

Extracurricular activities

14%

Seeing my friends every day

51%

Never

9%

My teachers

9%

DM me. Maybe I’ll get back to you.

7%

Student section at games

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Did you enjoy high school?

Yeah, I had a lot of fun.

45%

Yeah, it was alright.

28%

Eh, I got through it.

20%

I’m glad to be gone.

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STEM

20%

Healthcare

18%

Other

12%

Arts & Design

12%

Business

11%

Education

8%

Law

4%

Media

4%

Military

4%

Community & Social Service

3%

College isn’t for me

3%

Entertainment Agriculture & Forestry

1% 0.5%

Will you attend your 10-year reunion?

Only if I can rub my massive amounts

I hate this place.

Yes. It’s better than real life.

What will you study?

5%

of success in everyone’s faces

67%

2%

Heck, yes. I can’t wait to see everyone

18%

LOL. Nope

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Senior singer gets recognized Singer auditions leaves impression in auditions for TV talent shows

BY PETER ROMANO For senior Haley Ryan, her experience on the stage extends far beyond the norm.

Ryan has been working to make her dream of being a singer come true by auditioning for The Voice, American Idol and participating in a summer camp run by the Grammy organization.

Ryan has been singing all her life, but it wasn’t long ago when she started getting serious.

“She became serious about singing during her sophomore year at LHS,” Haley’s mother, Carol Ryan said. “She always sang as a child though, especially karaoke at home.”

Ryan has been taking music lessons from Ashley Davis, an LHS graduate, since April of 2012.

“Since beginning lessons from Ashley, Haley has really grown musically,” Carol Ryan said “She now plays guitar and is able to accompany herself occasionally.”

This year, Ryan worked with senior Matt Rood to put together a duet for Showtime.

“I don’t often get to work with someone who will have such definite ideas at the beginning, and so we could bounce off of each other immediately rather than having to work for it,” Rood said.

Over last summer, Ryan participated in a camp organized by the Grammy organization. She was one of 24 students from Kansas accepted to the camp.

“There were close to a thousand applicants to that camp,” Ryan’s mom said. “She wrote and recorded her own music at that camp. In fact, one of the songs she wrote drew acclaim from one of the Grammy camp producers.”

The camp was in Kansas City at the Sprint Center and had the students working with a few celebrities.

“We got to work with Fall Out Boy and Miley Cyrus’ writer and just like really big names in the music industry,” Ryan said.

During camp, Ryan got the opportunity to record in a studio every week. She especially enjoyed working with the band Fall Out Boy. “They are definitely a very inspirational group of guys and they’re really fun to work with,” Ryan said. “They gave us a lot of cool feedback on our

music. They gave us a lot of advice as to how to pursue the music industry and difficult and cutthroat it is but how worth it it is.”

The Grammy camp is not the only place where Ryan has crossed paths with celebrities or on their way to stardom.

Over the past summer, Ryan auditioned to appear on the television program The Voice, a reality TV show on NBC that is meant to find new singing talent from around the country. After sending in her audition tape, Ryan was one of the few that received a callback.

“There were 80 people called back out of the 10,000 that auditioned, so that made me feel really cool,” Ryan said.

After receiving the callback, Ryan then had to perform in front of two producers.

“I went to this warehouse [where] they had this giant stage set up and they took you up in an elevator and you would go and audition with the lights and the producers and everyone, and if they liked you they would send you to LA to go audition

for the judges,” Ryan said.

Only 10 of the 80 people who auditioned were sent to LA, and unfortunately Ryan was not one of them.

“One wanted to send her to the TV show, the other said not yet, but invited her back to audition again,” Carol Ryan said.

Ryan hopes to return and audition again this summer.

“I really want to, I just don’t know for sure the details of when it is and if it fits with my job schedules and stuff that I’m doing this summer,” Ryan said. “I plan to go back if not this summer then in the fall. So, I will go back.”

Working at the summer camp and auditioning for The Voice has given Ryan a new perspective on the music industry.

“The camp really showed me that as much as I love the performance aspect and doing stuff like The Voice and auditioning there and doing things with that — as fun as it is for me — I definitely don’t think I have the drive that it takes to become as

Belting out “Midnight Train to Georgia,” senior Haley Ryan performs a solo at Showtime on April 24.

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successful in music as I would love to be,” Ryan said. “I think that getting a college education is more important for me right now.”

But Ryan hasn’t completely ruled out a career in music. She is keeping her eye out for potential opportunities to make her music her career.

“Who knows, maybe something with music will open up and I would pursue that,” Ryan said. “I would love to do something with music, but I’m not the kind of person that can jump into a career that’s not sound.”

To Ryan, making music is not something that needs to yield profit. Music has much deeper meaning than that to her.

“Music is something that I’ll always have for myself,” Ryan said. “I don’t necessarily feel the pressure to go do something big with it if I’m content just having it for me.”

Senior conducted game makes a splash at LHS

Twitter-organized competition rallies upperclassmen in fight to attain prize money

BY NIA RUTLEDGE

Graphic by Alexis Riner

A new game of stealth has seniors stalking classmates.

Assassin, was orchestrated by seniors and meant to be played exclusively by the senior class.

The start of Assassin took place April 25 and is scheduled to end when there is only one person standing.

To enter the contest, players paid a $5 entry fee, which will be collected together as a prize for the

ultimate winner of Assassin.

Each week, the players are given a target to “assassinate” by shooting them with a water gun.

If their target is not killed by the end of the week, they are out of the competition.

The only acceptable weapons for hitting the target are water gun and water balloon.

Some locations are designated as safe zones where players can’t be targeted, including school, school events, inside the target’s home and inside their workplace. It is also prohibited to use force

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to remove a target from one of their safe zones for shooting.

As a target, the only way to protect yourself from your assassin is to neutralize them by shooting them with a water gun, which will render them unable to hit you legally for 30 minutes.

After a kill is made, the assassin must log their account on the site made and report their shot and the target must also confirm that they were fairly shot by the assassin.

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Seniors awarded for work

Seniors receive more than $70,000 in local scholarships Seniors collected local scholarships during the May 6 annual scholarship awards night in the auditorium. These students were recognized: Al Woolard Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Bellinger Al Deiser Memorial Scholarship: Bria Cruse Leona Deiser Memorial Scholarship: Danielle Campbell Pete Deiser Memorial Scholarship: Emily Tamerius Alford Clarke Vetrans of Foreign Wars Scholarship: Laura Nielsen Altrusa Memorial Scholarship: Anna Meisbach Award For Excellence: Nathan Raybern Barbara Burnett Scholarship: Puja Shah Betty Dobbins Fine Arts Scholarship: Sommer Ferguson Bill & Gunnar Zimmerman Motivational Award: Michaela Durner Bill Self Assists Scholarship: Anna Kleibohmer and Brianne Haffenstine Black Hills Energy Scholarship: Sarah Kinder Bob & Pauline Johnson Scholarship: Mckenzie Edmonds Carl Mibeck Scholarship: Phoebe Clark Carol J.C. Church Scholarship: Andrea Mills David “Doc” Johnson Memorial Scholarship: Kelli Matthews and Precious Jacob Debbie Green Memorial Scholarship: Kelli Matthews Del & Don Fambrough Scholarship: Brianne Haffenstine

Douglas County Bank Scholarship: Addison Campbell Dr. Robert E. (Bob) Fredrick Memorial Scholarship: Bryce Montes de Oca Elsie H. Randolph Scholarship: Kakra Boye-Doe Family Medicine Associates Nurses Care Scholarship: Kassidy Husted First State Bank & Trust Scholarship: Alex O’Brien Gerald Vogel Memorial Scholarship: Erik Parrish Lawrence Hidden Valley Merit Scholarship: Emma Squires, Abby Wise, Sydney Vanderbilt and Sarah Kinder H.C. Stuart Memorial Scholarship: Allie Straub Helyn Hawkins Memorial Scholarship: Derrick Mitchell Hope Scholar Award NAACP Scholarship: Kionna Coleman Jan Green Memorial Scholarship: Allie Straub Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club Scholarship: Sarah Stringer Jim Yowell Lawrence Breakfast Optimists Memorial Scholarship: Ashley Hocking John Blubaugh Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Bellinger Jonell Williams Scholarship: Carleta Nunez Kahlyn E. Heine Memorial Scholarship: Gretchen Hierl Latino Exito Scholarship: Paola Alor Lawrence Business Exchange Entrepreneurial Scholarship: Logan Talkington Lawrence Educational Association Scholarship: Kayla Duncan and Andrea Mills

Lawrence Jaycees Gary Saathoff Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Bellinger Lawrence Kiwanis Club Scholarship: Brianna Hafenstine Lawrence Lion Alumni Association Scholarships: Alex O’Brien, John Clark, Samantha Buffalomeat, Megan Workman, Puja Shah, Allison Williams, Lillie Huckabee, Panyin Boye-Doe, Precious Jacob, Kiefer Stellwagon, Kayla Duncan LLAA Margaret Reynolds Scholarship: Sydney Vanderbilt Mike Browning Memorial Scholarship: Marly Carmona Lawrence Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship: Puja Shah Lawrence Panhellenic Association Scholarship: Kassidy Hustead Lawrence PEO Scholarship: Josephine Myers Lawrence Sertoma Club Scholarship: Cassandra Truong Lions Pride Scholarship: Ryan Walter, Abby Berland Lynn Leban Journalism Award: Ashley Hocking Martin Luther King, Jr. Award of Excellence: Derek Mitchell and Makayla Bell Mildred G. Scott Memorial Scholarship: Mercedes Burton Mike Medlen Scratch League Bowling Scholarship: Paola Alor Nathan Muggy Memorial Scholarships: Josephine Myers and Kelsie Middaugh Paul Phelps “Never Give Up” Scholarship: Harley Phelps Preston Scheibler Memorial Scholarship: Wilson Arnett Prevention Award: Kavyn Poettker,

Scholarship breakdown

Graphic by Piper Hubbell Bria Cruse and Brittany Kampfer Promise Award: Tim Schraad Randy Weseman & Empire Bank Leadership Scholarship: Husam Khatir Raymond Virginia Vandapool Memorial Scholarship: Brittany Kampfer Rice Foundation Challenge Award: Anita Smith Sarah Elbayoumy Scholarship Fund: Hussam Khatir Snap-On Toolbox Award: Brett Norton St. John’s Catholic Church Fiesta Scholarship: Xavier Kenney, Jonathan Dominguez-Aguirre, Kierstan Warren, Paola Alor and Jessica Lemus Stan Roth Science Scholarship:

Cassandra Truong Most Inspirational Cross Country Award: Laura Nielson and Tim Schraad Travis Glass Memorial Scholarship: Victoria Kaufman Troy Tate Memorial Wrestling Scholarship: Garrett Girard Xi Iota Pi Scholarship: Josephine Myers Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship: Sydney Vanderbilt Dale Dennis award: Mayra Torres KSHAA Awards: Eric Martinez and Caitlen Broadwell Naismith Sportsmanship Awards: Connor Henrichs and Hailey Belcher

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Bright future for star pitcher

Senior baseball player shows great ability on the field, considered by MLB teams

BY KENDALL PRITCHARD The Lions baseball team has plenty of talented players, but it’s still rare for the team to see MLB scouts in the stands at games.

Senior Bryce Montes de Oca has attracted major league attention this season. When it comes to baseball, players need no college experience if they want to continue on to the pros. Still, Montes de Oca has committed to the University of Missouri.

“I’m most excited about getting to play on the best team in the SEC,” Montes de Oca said.

His commitment hasn’t stopped MLB scouts from approaching him.

“It’s such a special opportunity to have scouts watching you,” Montes de Oca said. “And it’s a lot of fun.”

Prepbaseballreport.com describes Montes de Oca’s game as a “methodical delivery and excellent body control using a high three-quarter slot, getting out in front with minimal effort.”

Montes de Oca was named Perfect Game’s All-American Preseason first team pitcher for 2014, having his fastball clocking in at the 92-96 mph range.

Not only do online baseball scouts boast about Montes de Oca’s game, but so does his coach.

“Bryce is an awesome player, a hard worker and a damn good teammate,” Coach Brad Stoll said. “One

of my favorite moments with Bryce was seeing him hit 97 mph on the radar gun.”

Stoll has coached Montes de Oca for four years and had nothing but good things to say about the pitcher. When it comes to Montes de Oca’s pitching skills, it’s not rare to see him pitch in the 90s on the radar gun.

“I try to get better every day and do everything with a purpose,” Montes de Oca said.

Not only is he an exceptional player on the field, but according to his teammates, he’s an equally amazing person off the field.

“He always seems to be a happy guy, and that spreads around the team,” sophomore teammate Luke Padia said.

Padia said he admired the way Montes de Oca faced challenges, including past injuries.

“He taught me to be humble no matter what, even through adversity,” Padia said. “He also taught me to have a hard-working mentality to the sport, always outwork your opponent and strive to be the best on and off the field.”

Throwing a fastball, Senior Bryce Montes de Orca is pitching his last season with LHS baseball before beginning his college athletic career at the Univeristy of Missouri. Photo by Joseph Anderson

Fourteen seniors sign to play collegiate sports FOOTBALL: Isaiah Boldridge, Highland Community College Alex Jones, Pittsburg State University Kieran Severa, Drake University Kyle Wittman, Baker University Matt Weiss, Baker University

BASKETBALL: Makayla Bell, Neosho County Community College

SOCCER: Alex Ewy, Emporia State University

TENNIS: Thomas Irick, Baker University

SOFTBALL: Marly Carmona, Emporia State University Andrea Mills, Kansas Wesleyn

BASEBALL: Bryce Montes de Oca, University of Missouri Brandon Bell, Washburn University

VOLLEYBALL: Rachael Ramirez, Stephens College Caitlin Broadwell, University of Nebraska at Kearney Front row: Caitlin Broadwell, Marly Carmona, Alex Ewy, Rachael Ramirez, Makayla Bell and Andrea Mills. Back row: Alex Jones, Bryce Montes de Oca, Isaiah Boldridge, Kyle Wittman, Bradon Bell, Kieran Severa and Matt Weiss. Photo by Maggie Wiseman

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Senior Classifieds TO THE CLASS OF 2014 Congrats on your accomplishments thus far. May your next journey in life be rewarding. — Miss Shelley (Vann) TO THE CLASS OF 2014 Congratulations on your hard work.

Stay healthy and take care of yourselves now that you are on your own and are “adults.”

Your School Nurse, Carol Casteel NATALIE BALLARD Congratulations! We are so proud of the person you are and cannot wait to see what your future holds. You are my sunshine! Love, Jeff & Mom EASTON BARNES We are very proud of your accomplishments. Keep up the good work.

G. Pat and John EASTON BARNES I know that no matter what you set your mind to you will accomplish and excel.

I am so grateful to have the privilege to be a part of your life. Stay true to your dreams and yourself. And never give up.

I will miss your crazy self! Love, Pamera EASTON BARNES 17 years ago the Lord Blessed me with my own Angel. Watching you grow to a quality young man couldn’t make me prouder. Take the road least traveled and you will find yourself. Remember, it’s not how many times you fall, it’s how many times you get up. Love, Dad

HAILEY BELCHER Hailey, we just wanted to tell you how proud we are of you and all you have accomplished in your 13 school years.

We could not have asked for anything more. We look forward to seeing all that the future holds for you. All our love, Mom & Dad FRIENDS OF ABBEY BERLAND To all of you that have been with Abbey from Kindergarten (and before) along with the guys and girls who joined the journey in high school (and you know who you are) — It’s been a joy hosting the many sleepovers, backyard movie nights, birthday parties, Showtime rehearsals and “Lost” marathons, along with the MANY other events both big and small. It’s been a great ride and great memories for her (and us.) Looking forward to seeing what’s next for all of you. And you are always welcome at the Berland house! ~The Berland Family ABBEY BERLAND Abbey, we are so proud of you and what you have accomplished. But more importantly, we are proud of who you are. It’s a privilege to be your parents.

We have enjoyed the amazing journey so far and we are looking forward to the next chapter.

With much love, Mom and Dad

CALE BERTRAND Congrats!!! So proud of you and what the future holds...remember, the best way to predict your future, is to create it!

Have a blast!

Mom, Madison & Mason WILLIAM EARL BEWICK You did what you promised. Please continue your life journey just like that.

Have we told you lately how much we appreciate you? Sonny — Thank you for being you. We sure do love you. Mom and Dad BROOKE BRAMAN Congratulations Brooke! We are so proud of you!

All our love, Mom, Dad and Michael DREW BRYANT Drew, Remember the wise words of Yellow Horse you learned at an early age: “Knowledge is like the wind...once obtaining it, you can go anywhere.”

Also, remember that your best asset is not your test-taking abilities, but rather your pleasing demeanor and respect of others.

Love, Dad, Mom and Tara SABINA CALDWELL Sabina, Congratulations! We want to say we are proud of you, we love you and we will always be here for you.

Your ever-loving family, Mom, Dad and Lydia

ROBYN FLUMMERFELT Robyn, I can’t begin to tell you how proud I am of you. I know you have so many wonderful experiences ahead of you. I love you more than words can say. Mom KATIE DILLEY Congratulations to our wonderful daughter Katie! We are so very proud of you. You are a beautiful and kind person inside and out. We are very excited about your future ahead of you and know you will be successful in whatever you do. Love, Mom and Dad “Rock Chalk, Jayhawk” ANDY FREEMAN Congrats Andy — From Walky Valley to South to Lawrence High, it has been our pleasure to watch you grow into a fine young man. Best of luck in your next step. Enjoy boot camp. We are all so very proud of you! Love, Dad and family CONNOR HENRICHS Connor, you are a wonderful person and make us proud every single day.

Congratulations on all your amazing achievements and thank you for filling these high-school years with so much fun and excitement. We know that you are ready for your next adventure and are so looking forward to watching all the wonderful things you do with your life. Love you always, Mom, Dad and Logan

ISAAC HILL A new phase of your life is starting, and we could not be more excited for you!

Our wish for you is health and happiness always. Laugh easily and often and follow your heart — all the rest will fall into place. We love you!!

Mom & Dad ISAAC HILL Congratulations, Isaac! We are so very proud of you and the wonderful, brilliant, insightful young man you have become. A new chapter in your life is unfolding. Be happy and follow your heart!

You will always be very special to us. We love you so much! Nana and Grandpa ISAAC HILL Isaac, Congratulations on your graduation. We are so proud of you.

Love, Granny & Papa Hill ASHLEY HOCKING We have been blessed by having the opportunity to watch you grow from an incredibly cute child into a beautiful woman. Never compromise anything to reach your dreams. Success is determined by who you are and how you lead your life. Congratulations, we love you!

Mom and Dad LOUISA HOLLAND Congratulations to our new graduate Louisa! Love, Grandma Jan and Grandpa George

Seniors enlist in military Students look to opportunities offered in the armed services

BY COURTNEY COOPER As seniors finish their last months of high school and make plans for the future, a select few have decided to take a break from academia and join the armed services.

Senior Garrett Girard’s dad has been in the National Guard for 25 years, so he felt prepared to join, too.

“It will definitely help with paying for college,” Girard said. “and hopefully it will make me a better person.”

Like Girard, senior Michael Barnes has decided to go into the armed services.

“I wanted to be in the Army since I was a little kid,” Barnes said. “I think it started out when I found out my granddad was in the Army.”

Barnes has started his training and has an idea for himself in the future.

“It’s already given me a sense of more discipline in the routine,” Barnes said. “My job is a truck driver, which I’m part of a HET unit [Heavy Equipment Transport]. I haul tanks.”

After going through initial training, students will be stationed where needed.

“I want to see what it’s like overseas,” Barnes said. “Everyone’s always talking about how awesome it is or how terrible

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it is. I want to know what it’s like.”

Making such huge decisions can leave students, like senior Calia Lowery, nervous about drastically changing their lifestyles.

“I’m not scared, but I am a little bit worried [about] being away from home for that long especially being young with a bunch of people that are all different ages and from all different places,” Lowery said.

Lowery is looking forward to getting to see new places in the military.

“I’m most excited about traveling,” Lowery said. “Like finishing basic training and A and C school and then getting stationed hopefully overseas somewhere and do my job.”

Lowery is aware that the lessons she will learn in training will help her life even after deployment.

“I think I’ll learn discipline, and I’ll learn camaraderie and teamwork,” Lowery said. “The person beside you is going to take care of you, and you have to do the same.”

Lowery’s decision to go into the armed services seemed like the right thing to do.

“I kinda felt like it was the best thing to do being young, like I was taking advantage of my youth,” said Lowery. “Traveling the world and having them pay for my education, just doing something extraordinary.”

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Senior Classifieds LOUISA HOLLAND Louisa, We’ve loved you since the moment you were born. We’ve loved every minute since and are excited about your future. Congratulations! Love, Grandma Ruth and Grandpa Marl

RYAN HUTCHINS Hey Missy! I can’t tell you too many times how proud I am of you! You’ve become a beautiful young lady and you have so much ahead of you! You’ll do great in whatever you choose — just stay true to yourself! Now it’s RCJH! Love, Mom and Case

LOUISA HOLLAND Louisa, congratulations on all you have accomplished during your high school years. We know your talents, determination and perseverance will take you far at Oklahoma City University and beyond.

We are grateful that we are the parents of such a beautiful, thoughtful and loving daughter! Love, Mom and Dad

PRECIOUS JACOB We wish you the very best in all the challenges of your future and remember we are always here for you. we are so proud of all that you’ve accomplished not only at LHS but also to your work. Remember put God in your heart.

We love you, Mom & Dad, Jhon & Vandave

LILLIE HUCKABY There once was a senior named Lillie, Our love for her makes us so silly.

Four years as a Lion Now she’s leavin’ -- she’s dyin’ To be a Wildcat like Barbie & Billy!

Have an awesome adventure, Lillie!

Love, Grandma Karen & PaPa Bill

NATASHA HURT The challenges that you’ve faced these past, almost 18 years, have grown more profound over time. We are so proud of you that you’ve faced them all and are ready for the future. You are the best, and the best times are still coming.

Love, Mom and Dad

ALEXANDER JONES Alex, You were voted Court King, won a LHS talent contest, was an advance placement students in physics, astronomy and statistics, earned 6 athletic letters, All-State Wrestling Academic team, All-Conference football player, 2014 State Heavyweight Wrestling Champion and earned a football scholarship to Pittsburg State University. Way to Go Son. JESSICA LEMUS & XAVIER KENNEY Congratulations to the “Twin Cousins,” JESSICA LEMUS and XAVIER KENNEY!!! You made it all the way from kindergarten through high school together. We are so proud of both of you!!

We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you. Keep striving to do your best and good things will come. Family comes first!!

—Love, the Lemus Familia

NICHOLAS LEWIS Nick, I truly can’t believe how fast your high school years have gone by. I couldn’t be anymore proud of the young man you have become. Love, Mom P.S. Caitlin says you’re still always going to be her little Nicky.

MICHAELA MACK You did it girl! With perseverance and goodness; despite trials and difficulties.

I am exceedingly proud of you, Michaela. You remain my sweet angel from heaven. Your wings are strong: fly with purpose! Love, Mom ANDREA MILLS Andrea, Congratulations. We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. You are a bright, beautiful and funny young lady. Keep being true to yourself. We know that you will succeed at KWU. Good luck on the softball field next year.

Love, Bonnie, Mark, Samantha & Jacob

AMANDA MONTGOMERY What a journey! It’s gone way too fast, but I’m excited to see where you go from here. Always do more than is required of you — dream big — follow your heart — don’t let ANYTHING hold you back. You make me proud! I love you to the moon and back. Love, Mom AMANDA MONTGOMERY I will always treasure our shopping spree for prom (size 9 ½ shoe!!!). I cherish everyday our memories from sleepovers, makeovers, dancing, singing, cooking, coloring, vacations & endless hugs. You’ve brought so much joy to us. I’ll save all my hugs and kisses for you! Love you bunches, G-ma & G-pa Brewster

AMANDA MONTGOMERY My Baby Girl, To be a part of your life these past few years, watching you grow into a fine young lady, has been amazing. Follow your dreams. You deserve the best ~ Never settle for anything less. 3 kisses ~ Love My Baby Girl.

Love, Kev

JACOB NATION We are so proud of you, son. A new journey awaits and the future is bright. Keep moving forward and achieve your goals!

From Mom and Dad

BRANDT MINDEN Congratulations, Brandt! So proud of your achievements and the great guy you’ve become. You make me a proud mom! Enjoy yourself! Love, Mom DEREK MITCHELL Dear DJ: Thank you for the privilege and honor of raising such a fine young man. We are incredibly proud to call you son (brother). You have a great sense of humor, incredible good looks and smart, too. DJ, you are the complete package!

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Senior Classifieds NEWSPAPER SENIORS What an amazing group you’ve been: My biggest group of Kansas Scholastic Press Association state qualifiers ever, first-place sweepstakes winners from the Journalism Educators of Metropolitan Kansas City, state champions and a group that was never afraid to push to try to make your school better.

And you did it on deadline. I’m proud to be your adviser. —Tholen ALEX O’BRIEN We are so very thankful for this day! You have done some incredible things to get you to this point. God has amazing plans for you. Play, hard, work harder and have fun our “Little GTO!” Love you forever, Dad, Mom & Sydney EMMA OURY You are my sunshine! I am so proud of you and know there are many adventures and great success in your future. It is pure joy to be your mom. Love you, Mom THOMAS PETERSON May you live a long life Full of gladness and health, With a pocket full of gold As the least of your wealth.

May the dreams you hold dearest, Be those which come true, The kindness you spread, Keep returning to you.

We are so proud of you, Thomas!

Love, Mom, Dad, Meg, John & Matthew HARLEY PHELPS My Dearest Harley, You have taught me many things as I have watched you grow: courage, the power of perseverance, unending determination and strength, the power of laughter, and the joy that can be found within tears.

Senior year is a year of letting go, when motherhood becomes a complicated mixture of pushing you forward while holding you back! I am so excited for you to embrace this next phase of your life.

Have fun, work hard, and enjoy every single day!

I am always in your corner, your loudest cheerleader, and proudest mom!

Love, Mom RACHAEL RAMIREZ Congratulations Rachael! We wish you continued success as you matriculate to Stephens College. You truly are a Star!

Love, Sarah, Mom and Dad

ELSA REGAN Elsa Claire Regan, We are so proud of you, your friends, and classmates for all you have accomplished at Lawrence High. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you at University of Redlands and beyond! We love you — Mom, Dad, and Ava Go, Bulldogs!

ANTHONY RILEY I am so very proud of you and this accomplishment in your life. You are a smart young man with a very bright future. Keep up the good work and continue to reach for the stars, the sky is the limit. Love you always, Mom ALEXIS RINER 2014 arrived in a hurry. You’ve made great friends and memories at LHS. Aren’t you glad you said “yes” to Budget? We’re proud of you and what you’ve accomplished. Love and Congratulations!

Mom and Dad ALEXIS RINER Congratulations to a smart, talented, and beautiful young lady! Plan on keeping some Fridays open for Girls Night Out! See you in print soon! Love, Deborah, CeAnne and Anjali MATT ROOD We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished at Lawrence High. You did it all and were true to who you are! We are excited to see what is ahead for you at Indiana and beyond. Dream big.

Love Dad, Mom, and Ally KARLIE ROSENBERGER Karlie (Jibbie), You have made it past this milestone in your life, and have made us so proud! We know you will succeed as a Jayhawk, and in everything you set your mind to accomplish. We will always love you with everything we have! Love, Mom & Dad TIM SCHRAAD We are extremely proud of what you have accomplished in school and of the outstanding man that you are. We know you will excel in the future!!!

Congratulations on your graduation from Lawrence High School. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you! Love, Maggie, Chris & Pop. TIM SCHRAAD Congrats, Tim! We are so proud of you! Your character and kindness shine in all you do. Here’s to beginning a new chapter of your life, working towards your goals and having FUN along the way!

Love, your crazy crew

KENDRA SCHWARTZ It seems like when you started at LHS, you were just a little girl. In three short years, you have matured into a responsible, confident young adult who is ready to take on Hendrix College and the world beyond. We are so proud of you. ~Mom and Dad ALEX SMITH-GAUNA I am so proud of you. These last 18 years have flown by and it has been so much fun watching you grow into such a thoughtful, talented young man.

You have a beautiful heart, mind and smile, and I can’t wait to see how you mold your future.

Love, Mom ZACH SPEARS Zach, You made it!

We’re so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, K & A EMMALEE SQUIRES Congratulations to you on your graduation from LHS!! We love you and wish you the best in future years.

Love, Mom, Dad (LHS class of 1974), Jessica, Ryan, Connor, Daniel, Becky, Amelia, Anna, Marissa, Bluma and baby M. MATTHEW STEACY Congratulations on your high school graduation!

This chapter in your life is over. The time has come for you to set new goals, take on new challenges, assume new responsibilities, and achieve new dreams. We believe in you and we know that you can make it happen!

Mom & Dad PAST SUNFLOWER STUDENTS To all the Seniors that attended Sunflower Elementary, I wanted to congratulate you and wish you all well in your bright futures. Watching you grow from cuties to young adults has been an awesome sight. Best wishes from Miller’s mom.

ARMANI URQUILLA-SOSA Congratulations, Armani! We are so proud of you!

We wish you the very best in all the challenges of your future and remember we are always here for you.

Love, Mom and Dad

SYDNEY VANDERBILT Congratulations, Sydney. Graduating is a huge accomplishment no matter how easy you made it look. I could not be more proud. So much more still awaits you. I’m amazed with the young woman you’ve become, and I can hardly wait to see your future unfold. With love, Sydkid, Mom. RIANON WALLACE-DEMBY Rianon, on June 26, 1996 at 4:32 a.m., you were born to us! Early because you have your time!

Many beautiful years have passed. Trying years also because of your illness. You made it! I love you. You are on your way.

Love, Mommy RYAN WALTER Ryan, You are BRAVER than you believe, STRONGER than you seem, and SMARTER than you think. We are so proud of the young man you’ve become and look forward to the next chapter in your life. Live the life you have imagined for yourself.

Mom, Dad & Randy MILLER WOLF Hey, Miller, remember your first movie? The Shot.

I wasn’t sure if I should be a proud mama or worry about the theme of the movie. FYI, I’ve always been a proud mama! Keep up the awesome work.

I admire your passion. With love, baby, from your mom.

MILLER WOLF Mr. Miller Wolf, Oompa LOVES You! WRITING & COMMUNICATIONS STUDENTS – Advice…

Your ability to effectively express yourself in person and in writing will create opportunities for you.

Effective communication demonstrates clear, intelligent thinking.

Remember the hard work you’ve put in to polish those skills and carry them with you always.

Good luck, Lions!

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Students embrace a mud-filled afternoon ‘Chewblockas’ mud volleyball team dominates the annual tournament at Broken Arrow Park (Right) Embracing in a hug, seniors Sydney Vanderbilt and Maegen Hiersche enjoy mud volleyball festivities on May 5. Vanderbilt and Hiersche were a part of the “Hot Heads” mud volleyball team. Photo by Joseph Anderson

(Bottom left) Lending a hand, senior Erik Parrish helps senior Nick Benton up from a pool of mud.

Parrish was a member of the “Chewblockas” that won the mud volleyball tournament. Photo by Lizzy McEntire

(Bottom right) Attempting to throw a teammate in the mud, seniors Caleb Axlund and Tim Schraad pull senior Caelan Golledge toward the mud. Axlund, Golledge and Schraad were members of the “Mud Slinging Slashers” team. Photo by Joseph Anderson

(Below) Bumping a volleyball, senior Maddie LaTessa participates in the annual mud volleyball tournament on May 5. Photo by Joseph Anderson

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