Livewire Vol 2 Issue 1 October 2011

Marshal Mathers vs. Lil’ Weezy The Debate Rages For Rap Supremacy

College Recruiting Trail Basketball Entertaining Top Flight Coaches

Homecoming 2011 East Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

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From the desk of the editor-in-chief Every year the Livewire welcomes a new staff and every year we look for a way to define ourselves as a provider of school news to the students at our school. Every year I am surprised by the direction they choose to go. Seeing kids rally around our publication is one of the most gratifying things a teacher can see in a high school student.

Seeing the reflection of that hard work turn into an actual product is satisfying. A reflective glance shows that since the rebirth of the Livewire, the print publications department has had a member of the “top ten” in every single graduating class. Most alums have gone on to success in and out of the field. Perhaps the most exciting development over the past few years is taking place right now at Western Kentucky University.

Sidney Blanford (‘11) was hired onto the WKU newspaper staff before she even stepped foot on campus. While some would rest as just being a part of the paper as a freshman, she has continually stayed hungry. In only her third week on campus, Sidney’s article on a WKU Global Scholar was selected for the front page.

Blanford is not the only one seeing success on the Herald staff. LaVella Hall (‘10) became a member of the design staff as a freshman and has positioned herself to potentially take over as lead designer for the entire paper in the second semester of her sophomore year. Along the way, she has developed key contacts that will lead to bountiful intern opportunities.

With success like that, it would be easy to kick up our feet, channel our inner George W. Bush and proclaim, “Mission Accomplished.”

Then I went to a conference that I have attended each of the last six years. The Kentucky Association of School Councils puts on a great conference for site-based council members. Sessions are usually on raising test scores, targeting the gaps, and generally what is changing in education.

Then I listened to Scott McLeod. Everything changed for me in an instant. So much so that I am still trying to make sense of how to move forward. What I do know is that I have to change. In fact, we all have to change.

Now change is something with which we have become all too familiar in education. Every time we turn around, we as teachers see a revision of our standards, a new testing plan for the state, or a new take on formative and summative assessment. So we do change. Sometimes from year to year, or even week to week it seems. The problem isn’t that we are changing, it’s that we aren’t changing in the right way.

We as teachers can continue to tweak lessons, goals, and objectives. We can conduct class with bellringers, exit slips and I-can statements. And we should. Those things are all great and certainly aimed at increasing the effectiveness of classroom instruction.

Even if we did all of those things well, even at a top notch level, we would still be failing our students that we have right now sitting before us.

Dr. McLeod is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Kentucky. He hails from the University of Iowa and is the founding director of UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE). McLeod writes two blogs, Mind Dump and Dangerously Irrelevant. His lecture on what education will look like in 5, 10, and 20 years blew me away.

The bottom line? We are not teaching our kids to communicate in their native habitat and thus, not preparing them for the future. I vigorously typed notes into my I-Pad. On the trip home, I pondered some of his talking points. When was the last time I had used a pen to write anything, but a note to class? Even as an English teacher, what was the last novel that I read that wasn’t class related? What do I think about the fact that my kids (13 and 10) will never buy a cd, tape, or dvd as an adult? They won’t need a printer and they’ll likely never have cable. On top of that, the likelihood that they will have a book to touch in their homes comes closer to reality each day.

What is my classroom going to look like? I’m not exactly sure, still a lot to process and tons of ideas floating around this head. I do know one thing though. My 8th grader needed help with an Algebra problem the other day. Instead of me spending hours trying to relearn my nemesis, she grasped the concept completely after three minutes and 24 seconds with the Khan Academy.

Larry Steinmetz

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editor-in-chief Larry Steinmetz managing editor McKenzie Perdew executive editor Cameron Love copy editor copy editor copy editor copy editor

Cougar Cub Crowned?

Haley Simpson Kendall Mayfield Maggie Smith Megan Tomes

creative editor Elynn Mullaney photography editor Sydney Wiseheart advertising editor Coulten Maupin business manager Dillon Campbell staff writers Blake Allen Brandon Bibb Josh Burton Ryan Downs Jessica Endicott Megan Fell Adam Howell Blake Laytham Katie Lucas Taylor McMillen Mackenzie Perdue Faith Pope Emily Priddy Alan Spencer Katie Whicker Jacob Woodruff Epitudd: Enthusiasm, Passion, Innovative, Unity, Dream, and Dedication Livewire was re-founded in 2001 by journalism teacher, Larry Steinmetz. In the past, the Livewire has been a weekly newspaper, but starting this year, we will be a newsmagazine published four to five times a year. Although the print edition will not come out as frequently, the staff remains committed to bringing the Bullitt East community the most up to date news in a quality format and timely manner. To get breaking news, sports updates, and more go online to ww2.bullittschools.org/behslivewire.

The staff appreciates your patronage and encourages any feedback you care to offer. Letters to the editor must be typed and submitted via e-mail, to Mr. Steinmetz’s mailbox, or directly to room 324 within one week of the publication in which you are responding. Letters will not be censored, but must be deemed appropriate by the editor and advisor in order to be published.

In order to be eligible to appear in the paper, all letters must be signed and verifiable. Names can be withheld upon request, but must be submitted with the original letter.

Livewire is published by the students and for the students of Bullitt East High School, Emailing Mr. Steinmetz directly is the best way to reach the staff. His address is larry.steinmetz@ bullitt.kyschools.us. The Livewire is printed by Publishers Printing Company.

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It’s Halloween 5

Fall has finally rolled around and that means it’s Halloween time. Megan gives you some ideas on how to spend All Hallow’s Eve this year.

Recruits at East

Most have noticed the amount of athletic talent East has on the boys basketball team. Blake Allen takes a look at other athletes who are being heavily recruited on other sports teams.

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Homecoming Royalty Kendall Mayfield and Haley Simpson sat down with the king and queen to find out their thoughts on winning one of high school’s highest honors.

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He is one of the most well-known faces in the school, but not many people actually know him.

Kendall Mayfield takes on getting to know the elusive figure of...George Britt.

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Dress code has been a topic of controversy among staff and students within the last few years. Senior writer Cameron Love looks at the confederate flag in our dress code.

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Trick or Treating? Grow Up....

Hunting Vs. Fishing

Michaela Lawson enjoys haunted houses. “They are scary and they aren’t real,” commented Lawson As soon as the leaves fall off the trees, many students start to have bon fires. “It’s just the right temperature for a little fire,” said Dylan Lewis.

Many students enjoy hunting, and a Bullitt Country fall provides the perfect backdrop for the activity. Matt Proffit (pictured) is one of the students who enjoy the activity.

Carly Coulter thinks picking pumpkins is a great fall pastime. “It’s kind of like a tradition.”

The Ultimate Football Schedule When it comes to sports in the fall, the first thing anyone thinks of is football. Unfortunately , keeping all of your favorite team’s schedules straight can be a bit of a hassle. This is why the Livewire has provided an “Ultimate Football Schedule” of sorts that has the area’s favorite teams schedule combined as one.

Enjoy, and you can thank us with an invite for tailgating.

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10/28 EAST vs. Nelson Co. 10/29 UK vs. Mississippi State 10/29 UL vs. Syracuse 10/30 Colts vs. Tennessee Titans 10/30 Bengals vs. Seattle Seahawks 11/4 EAST Football PLAYOFFS 11/5 UK vs. Ole Miss 11/5 UL vs. West Virginia 11/6 Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons 11/6 Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans 11/12 UK vs. Vanderbilt 11/12 UL vs. Pittsburgh 11/13 Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 11/13 Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 11/19 UK vs. Georgia 11/19 UL vs. Connecticut 11/20 Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens 11/25 UL vs. USF 11/26 UK vs. Tennessee 11/27 Colts vs. Carolina Panthers

Fall also is a popular time to go fishing.

“It’s not blistering hot outside this time of year, so you can fish pretty much anytime of the day instead of really early or really late,” says Tyler Ashburn.

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We Got The Treats compiled by Megan Tomes I photos submitted

Of course, it wouldn’t be Halloween if there weren’t witches and vampires running around the neighborhoods. For teenagers, Halloween parties are the place to show off their costumes. Kayla Payne (12) is planning on dressing up as a fairy-tale character, like Snow White, or a cop. The only controversy that surrounds Halloween costumes is that the girls are showing more skin. Payne has no objections to wearing more adult costumes. “That’s mostly the ones I wear because they are cute. At school they’re not appropriate, but at Halloween parties I think they are fine,” said Payne.

yla of Ka s of Hale n part p is o ng u favorite i s s e ) 2 Dr e’s (1 Payn n. e lowe Many high school students decide to pass out candy, rather that receive it themselves. Students who are a part of the National Honors Society (NHS), Beta Club, Leadership Club, Drama Club and the United for East (UFE) Club all participate in Halloween in the Halls. This is an event where children, from the community, come in their costumes and trick or treat through the halls of Bullitt East. Sydney Bright (10) volunteered for Halloween in the Halls for the first time last year, for the Leadership Club. “(My favorite part was) seeing all the little kids in their Halloween costumes,” said Bright.

Michael Myers is one of the scares you might experience at haunted attractions like Field of Screams.

Hanging out with friends and family.

-Addy Capito (9)

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During October, haunted houses open and people go looking for a good scare. “I plan on finding the scariest haunted house and see if I can make it all the way through without crying like a school girl,” said Mason Turlington (12).

The popular haunted houses are Field of Screams, Industrial Nightmare and Waverly Hills.

My favorite part of Halloween is when you get to be whatever you want for a day.

-Savannah Morris (9)

My favorite part is the costumes.

-Jordan Melear (9)

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Josh Logsdon would take his show on the road if he could carry it all.

Josh’s Favorite Tracks

Junior, Josh Logsdon, is making and recording music in his moveable recording studio, Mobile Recordings.

Logsdon has been playing multiple instruments for many years. Logsdon created Mobile Recordings to get his music out to people. In the future, Logsdon hopes he can expand Mobile Recordings.

Logsdon has been playing seven instruments for five years including bass, drums, keyboards, trumpet, piano, guitar, and vocals. Logsdon’s favorite instrument is guitar. He learned to play instruments from his dad and the others he taught himself. “It’s what I want to do with my life,” said Logsdon about why he started playing music. Logsdon’s talent does not just stop with playing instruments; he is also a singer and song writer. “They just come to me, I can look at an object and write a song,” said Logsdon. He plays at his church and last year he performed at Mount Washington’s spring festival.

Logsdon is putting his talents to use through his business Mobile Recordings.

Logsdon started Mobile Recordings as a side business since he has a recording studio in his house. Mobile Recordings got its name because Logsdon’s recording studio can be moved to accommodate his customers. Logsdon can record anyone for a set hourly fee. He describes his genre as a mix between pop and rock. “I like how it’s acoustic guitar, it has a chill sound,” said junior Marty Allgeier.

This Ain’t Goodbye by: Train

Upside Down by: Jack Johnson

To spread the word about his business he created a Mobile Recordings Facebook Logsdon fan page in September. On the page, Logsdon posts his original songs and covers of other artists’ songs. Logsdon has covered “Break even” by the Script, “Friday” by Rebecca Black, and “Superman” by Joe Brooks. The page has over 130 likes and it continues to grow every day. “He’s a small town kid with a dream and some crazy God given talent,” said junior Hunter Wood. So far, Logsdon has been very surprised with the success of Mobile Recordings.

In the coming months Logsdon hopes to grow Mobile Recordings. “I expect it will expand into something greater than just Facebook entertainment,” said Logsdon.

He also hopes to cover some songs by his favorite artist John Mayer. He is also creating another Facebook page to release his solo work on. Logsdon may even decide to participate in Bullitt East’s talent show. “Not too many people can get up, go to work, and say they absolutely love their job. I want to be able to say that.

Mobile Recordings is what I love to do,” said Logsdon.

Check out Mobile Recordings and One Man Act on Facebook! Just type in “Mobile Recordings” or “One Man Act” in the search bar, and go like and listen.

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Fine by Me by: Andy Grammer

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The Livewire sat down with Brooklyn Poteet and found out her nine favorite things of the moment.

“My favorite movie is Soul Plane because it’s a really funny movie.”

“My favorite team is Louisville because I just really like their colors.”

“My favorite hobby is riding horses because it’s something I feel like I should be doing.”

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“My favorite food is strawberries because they are good and sweet.”

“My favorite band is the Beastie Boys. I like all of their songs.”

things of the moment “My favorite candy is Peach Rings because I like peaches.”

“My favorite color is purple because it’s not too girly, but it isn’t guyish.”

“My favorite TV show is Jersey Shore because it’s the best show in the world and I like making fun of the people who are on there.”

“She’s (Brooklyn) a very optomistic person,” said Lily Bandy.

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Do you like boring movies that are very predictable?

The movie was very predictable, and offered about as many twists and turns as watching paint dry. The CGI used on the creatures was terrible, and made the high budget production look like it was made by a bunch of five year olds. Also, the movie was supposed to be a remake of a made for TV movie, and supposed to be a creative reproduction. Wrong. Instead, the movie was not even good enough for TV.

If you are under 13, the only thing scary about this movie is how bad it is. Unless you are looking for an accidental comedy, steer clear of it “Don’t be afraid of the Dark”.

Warrior is a 2011 drama action movie starring Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, and Joel Edgerton. The film takes place in Pittsburgh and is about two brothers who compete in ultimate fighting. One of the brothers, Brendan, is a former ultimate fighter, but now is a teacher. Unfortunately, he is at a dead end in life and is losing money rapidly, so instead of continuing on his broken path he chooses to live out his dream as a fighter.

this character. Joel Edgerton (who played Brendan) held his own against the great acting of Harding, and also had a great emotional performance.

Overall, the acting in this movie was pitch perfect.

Brendan’s older brother, Tom, has just returned home from the military and is also returning to ultimate fighting. He recruits his recovered alcoholic dad to train him.

This is a strained relationship however, as Tom has harsh feeling towards his father and brother for abandonment as a child.

Both the brothers enter the Sparta tournament with the top 16 fighters in the world and they make it to the finals.

This creates an action packed, head to head family clash, that leaves the viewer wanting more.

The story line is also fantastic in this movie. As the movie goes along, the viewer wants more and more of the action packed scenes that also contain plenty of heart warming emotion.

Anyone who likes action packed movies should go check out Warrior. The movie is a great effort by all of the cast, and is worthy of being seen.

Tom Hardy (who played Tom) did a great job acting in this movie. His emotional performance of a heart sicken and brutal warrior is spot on. He seemed prefect for

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Then you should see “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark.” It is a 2011 horror film that stars Bailee Madison, Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce. The movie was filmed in Australia and is about a young girl named Sally who gets sent to live with her dad that is remodeling a home. They move into the house, but it’s not just any house. It has creatures living in the basement that only come out at night. The young girl starts talking to these creatures and the creatures promise her friendship, but they turn on her, by trying to attack her. Sally tries to tell her father, but he won’t believe her. The stars in this movie are Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce and Bailee Madison.

Some critics say “it’s about as scary as the Tigger movie”, and are accurate in this statement.

If you go in looking for a thriller to make your heart jump, think again, because the only thing your heart will be doing after you see this movie is stop beating out of boredom. Instead of wasting ten dollars at the movie theaters, give a kid in Africa the money, because at least someone will get a benefit out of the money spent.

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Logan Pruitt Height: 6’4 Weight: 257 lbs.

Position: Offensive Tackle What he looks for in a school: Good educational environment and nice classrooms Schools Interested: University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Indiana Southeast, Ball State, Campbellsville University Biggest Inspiration: His dad because he sent him to camps and gave him motivation.

Jessica Carver

Height: 5’4 Position: Midfield What he looks for in a school: Close to home so the college transition is easier.

Schools Interested: Union University, Campbellsville University, St. Catherine’s College Biggest Inspiration: Her dad because he helps her with her game everyday and gives her the drive to take her game to the next level.

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Willis Weighs College Options article Dillon Campbell l photo Emily Nalley

AAU Championship with the Basketball Academy Hoyas over the summer. The head coach was Robert Taylor, which is one of the people that have made his dream possible. Next summer Derek has been invited to play for the LeBron Shooting Stars which is one of the best AAU teams in America. The team will be coached by Dru Joyce II, Joyce who was LeBron James’s high school coach from St. Vincent St. Mary’s. This is a major accomplishment for someone at such a young age. Just being on a team that is sponsored by LeBron James is great, but having the opportunity to ask questions from some of the best players in the world is a huge help when it comes to improving his game. Many more coaches will be attracted to the tournaments they enter because of the high profiles of the players on the team. This team will be made up of some of the best high school players across the Nation and Willis is one of them.

D-Will sets sights on D-1.

Derek Willis is getting Division One basketball scholarship offers as a junior.

Derek has gotten scholarships offers from Louisville, Kentucky, Purdue, Bellarmine, Xavier and Oklahoma State. AAU ball is a great way to improve your game and get spotted by recruiters. Derek’s father has had the biggest impact on his basketball career.

Derek Willis is the big man on campus at East. The 6’9 Junior is one of the Top 50 recruits in the Nation according to ESPN Recruiting Insiders. Being recruited is nothing new to Willis.

He first started noticing recruitment summer of his freshman year. Derek hasn’t always been at East.

He transferred from Male Traditional school his sophomore year. Wills said” I just wasn’t big on the program there and East had one of the best 2013 classes in the State.” In Willis’s first year East went to the State Tournament at RUPP Arena.

Last year was a big year for D-Will. It was his first year at East, he committed and decommited from Purdue University and went to State.

Willis credits a lot of his basketball accomplishments to his former coaches and his dad. Coach Barr has helped Derek a lot since transferring to East. “Coach Barr is a big reason why I am getting scholarship offers now. He has shown me different styles of play and he’s has improved my game a lot.”

After his decommitment from Purdue he is one of the top unsigned prospects left.

Last year was a break out year, and now coaches from all over are doing their best to get his commitment to their school.

Some of these schools are Louisville, Kentucky, Xavier, Oklahoma State and Bellermine University. The period for coaches to come visit has only been allowed for little over a week but East has hosted a slew of coaches. “Coach Barr has helped us keep our minds the right place and how to keep our focus on the things we can control.” Willis stated.

This upcoming year may have some diversity but in the end it will all be worth it.” Wills states. This will be a fun year at East with many more coaches from across the nation, to come see him play. As of right now Derek

is not committed but nobody knows for how long. His top three schools include Louisville, Purdue, and Kentucky. “Any college would be lucky to have him because he is a great basketball player and an even better person.”

Trey Rakes adds.

AAU ball is one of the biggest trends in basketball today. Teams from all over the country play each other and it is a great way to get spotted.

Willis played and won an

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Bruce Weber University of Illinois Rick Pitino University of Lousiville

Cuonzo Martin University of Tennessee Tom Crean Indiana University

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College...

Who Can Handle It? The transition from high school to college is one of the biggest changes a student will make in their entire lives, and both good and bad can come along with it.

Many students see college as an escape from home because you can live by yourself and make your own choices, and decisions. However, balancing college work, with a job, and trying to have a social life can be challenging to many new freshmen, and there is never enough money to come around. Many former Chargers have found out that with a little self-motivation and organization, surviving college is in fact a reality.

With dorm life, Greek life, and freedom to make your own choices, school couldn’t be any better. “The good thing about college is you don’t have to answer to anyone, you get to make all your decisions based upon what you want to do, not what your allowed to do” says Caleb Noe, Junior at University of Central Arkansas. Most high school students don’t get to experience much freedom under the roof of their parents, so moving out is more like an escape for them. Another positive is you don’t have to answer to anyone when choosing what you want to do, just yourself; you just do what you want, whenever you want.

During high school, it’s all about what classes you have to take, and which ones you’re put into; but in college one of the major benefits about school is you get to choose what classes you want to take and when you want to take them. When you leave your hometown to go to college, you’re also leaving behind everything that you’ve ever known your entire life; the good thing about that is you get to start

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brand new and make a new name for yourself, good or bad it’s all up to you.

One of the many things to remember once you leave is never forget where you come from. There may be many positives of going off to college, but there are some negatives too. Although you are on your own and get to make your own decisions, there will always be people around you to influence your choices, but you shouldn’t let them alter your judgment of deciding between what is right and wrong. People look at college to be some huge party but don’t realize all of it can quickly end if you don’t gain responsibility and attend your classes. You have to get that incentive to push yourself to do your homework and make it on time to school because the professors aren’t going by your schedule, so they aren’t going to wait on you when you’re running behind.

“When going off to college you don’t have your mom there to remind you to do your homework or to go to class, so you have to be responsible and do those things on your own,” claimed Evan Young, freshman at University of Kentucky. Another negative about college is you have to work, so that you can buy food, and any other additional things you want such as “cool” clothes and shoes. College is a major change that you will make in your life, and there are some good and bad things that come along with it; however, it’s all a part of achieving your independence and growing up to be a mature adult. Just work hard in school, get loans and a job to support yourself, and never forget your morals, and where you’ve came from.

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...What About Them?

Caleb Noe

was East’s kicker and goalie two years ago. Now he goes to Central Arkansas where he is their kicker as well. Noe’s favorite things about college include being able to learn so much do quickly.

“In college you learn so much about life and yourself,” says Noe. He also says that he has a lot of freedom and he has learned to support himself.

Noe says that the negatives of being in college is how hard it can be to support yourself, and how far away you are from your family and friends. “The influence of others in college can have a negative influence on you,” says Noe.

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Meredith Polson

made her way to Eastern Kentucky University where she is still undecided on her major, but she is playing basketball for the Colonels.

Polson says that her favorite things about the college life is being able to meet new people and the dorm life. She also says,”I like that you don’t have to go to school every week.”

Even though she loves the college life she admits there are some downs to college, “I’m far from home, and the work and tests are harder.” There is a lot more responsibility and with responsibility she has to pay for everything on her own.

Kayla Bryant

is a 2011 BE graduate. Bryant is now in her Morhead University dorm while she studies Special Education.

Bryant loves the fact that she gets to live on her own and no parents can tell you what to do which brings independence.

“I like that I get to get a better job,” says Bryant.

Being in college is fun for Bryant but she admits that there are a few things she wishes she could change, like the fact that you have to do everything on your own, like making sure you make your class. “No job means no money and it is really hard to find a job and balance school,” said Bryant.

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Above: 2011 basketball homecoming queen, Tori Payton, crowns Taylor McMillen.

Right: McMillen and queen Carly Coulter pose for pictures after winning homecoming.

From football king to homecoming king.

Chargers cornerback and cheerleader Taylor McMillen was crowned the football homecoming king at the October 7th game against Bullitt Central.

For McMillen the honor of winning homecoming was a complete surprise.

One of his close friends, claimed his chances of winning were high. People who voted for McMillen had identical reasons why they voted for him.

This homecoming was the first time that McMillen had been in the homecoming ballot. Unlike his competitor, Chase Payne who was on junior ballot last year but backed out, he wasn’t too worried about winning. “Honestly I was more worried about the game instead of the results when I was standing out on the field. I just didn’t think I would win,” stated the king. “I thought Chase and Haley would because they were the couple.”

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make me feel good,” said McMillen. “I felt like my friends were more important than me.”

comfortable and he represents his class well by his friendly nature and his ability to relate to everyone.”

One of McMillen’s close friends, sophomore Emily Fryman, was confident but at the same time unsure about McMillen winning the crown. “I felt like it was going to be close with Chase Winstead running, but I knew he had a good chance. Taylor is just an all-around good guy.”

To Porter, McMillen being an athlete gave him an edge. “He’s a really good football player. Who doesn’t like a football player who’s nice to everyone?” McMillen is a very important key on this year’s football team. In fact, on Friday night, he disrupted Bullitt Central’s attempted game winning field goal, allowing the Chargers to secure the win.

Josh Stearns and Jesse Porter both claimed that the reason McMillen won was because of his kindness to everyone.

“I wasn’t really surprised when he was put on the ballot. Everyone loves him and he’s a nice guy,” said Stearns. “Nobody really has anything against him.”

Mama Jo, secretary to Mrs. Atherton, wasn’t surprised when the outcome was revealed. “He makes everyone feel

In his future McMillen is undecided about playing football but he would like to attend Louisville, Eastern Kentucky University, or Lindsey Wilson College.

“I want to get into criminal justice and Eastern is one of the biggest schools in the nation for that, but leaving my family and friends will be tough.”

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Above: Carly Coulter receives her crown from 2010 football homecoming queen, Kelsey Fell.

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From best friends to royalty Seniors Carly Coulter and Taylor McMillen took the 2011 homecoming title as king and queen.

Coulter was crowned Bullitt East’s 2011 Homecoming Queen. She was voted in by her peers and accepted the honors at the pink out against Bullitt Central. This is her second time being on the Homecoming Court.

Most seniors want to make themselves remembered in the Charger Nation, but some would only dream of being crowned a King or Queen; however, Coulter might just be living an East fairy tale. The queen’s fellow classmates have put an exciting start on her last year in high school. “It is really just a positive start to my senior year,” claimed Coulter. “It makes me look forward to the rest of it.” Coulter is the president of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and is a member of the Lady Chargers basketball team. She is taking four AP classes this year; AP Calculus AB, AP Biology, AP American History, and Elizabethtown Community College(ECC) English 101.

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The queen associates with not just one group, but an assortment of different people and according to Jana Pruitt, who works at the front desk and gets her fair share of many different people at East, Coulter meets all of the requirements as a queen.

“A homecoming queen should be a good student academically, involved in extracurricular activities, kind hearted to others, respectful to everyone she comes in contact with, and a role model who students can look up to,” stated Pruitt.

According to the students, there was no doubt about why they wanted Coulter to take the crown. Catie Stidom, who represented the Sophomore Homecoming Court, stated “Carly is gorgeous and sweet and doesn’t have to smother her face with makeup to look pretty.” Chase Williams, another sophomore at East, claimed that Coutler got his vote because of her personality and how well she treats people.

Even though no student had one bad thing to say about Coulter, she was still shocked about receiving the title.

would nominate and vote for me because I didn’t campaign at all so it was somewhat of a surprise,” stated Coulter. She also went on to say how much of an honor is was to win the title. “It shows that my peers wanted me to represent them and it feels really good.” The queen also claimed that all of her other classmates on the ballot were very deserving of the award.

The queen was even more thrilled that she got to share such a remarkable moment in her high school career with her best friend and also the Homecoming king, Taylor McMillen. The two have known each other since their middle school years but became close friends in their freshmen year of high school. “I’d do anything for him,” claimed Coulter. “He is a great person and very deserving of the title.”

Coulter is certainly planning on staying successful after high school. She plans on going to the University of Kentucky and majoring in human health services and to also go to physical therapy school.

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Hadley, McMillen Tame the Cougars

article by Coulten Maupin I photo by Amber Romine

County rival game comes down to the last second.

The Chargers were ahead by one point in the closing minutes as the Bullitt Central Cougars attempted a field goal and came up short to leave the Chargers ahead with less than 20 seconds on the clock.

On Friday October 7th, the Chargers played their first Bullitt County Cup game of the season against cross county rival, Bullitt Central. There was high energy and electricity in the air. With it being homecoming night and a week dedicated to supporting breast cancer, the Chargers had all the motivation they needed. Bullitt Central, having lost the week before to North Bullitt, traveled to Bullitt East with a “we will not lose again” attitude, since East beat Central last year at their field.

The Cougars kicked the ball off in the first quarter to Chargers. The East offense kept the ball for most of the first quarter driving down the field to eventually come up short and have to punt. Bullitt Central quarterback, Combs, hooked up with a Cougar receiver for a touchdown with less than three minutes in the first quarter.

The Chargers started the second quarter with the ball on their own 29 yard line.

Charger quarterback Nathan Christmas linked up with Buzz Hadley for a short touchdown pass that would even the score to 7-7. Cougars were quick to counter the Chargers touchdown with a touchdown of their own on a 73 yard run by Cougar running back. The Cougar’s defense forced the Dylan Lewis to punt with 8 minutes left until the half. Soon after the Cougars took possession and started their drive to the end zone Combs hooked up with Cody Fulkerson for a 50 yard reception. After the Fulkerson reception, the Charger defense stopped the Cougars and kept the score to 14-7 going into half time. Coach Nathan Owen said after halftime,” There weren’t any adjustments.

We just told the boys to tackle better and be more aggressive.”

Starting the 3rd quarter the Chargers kicked off to the Cougars. With little offense to start the second half, the Cougars turnover on downs gave the Chargers a chance to even the score. To start the drive, Nathan Christmas kept the ball and gained 23 yards for a Charger first

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down. The next snap, Hadley got the ball and ran for a gain of 12 yards for another first down. East managed to get inside the 20 yard line. Christmas rolled out to his right and found Tyler Cowgell in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown with less than 4 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter.

The next Cougars drive nearly resulted in a 4th and 10, but a substitution penalty called against the Chargers gave the Cougars a first down. The Cougars did not take advantage of their 1st and 10, and Combs threw a pass intercepted by Bullitt East’s Trey Hurley with 48 seconds left in the 3rd quarter.

Going into the fourth quarter, tied 14-14, both teams were still fighting hard. The Chargers offense couldn’t get anything started with their first possession of the final quarter so they sent out the special teams. Lewis punted a text book kick that landed inside the ten and almost went into the end zone for a touch-back, when a Charger punt team member stopped it on the 1 yard line leaving the Cougars with a 99 yard drive in front of them. In the first play of the Cougar’s long drive, Buzz Hadley tackled a Cougar in the end zone for a safety giving the Chargers two points and forcing B.C. to punt the ball with 10:46 left in the game with the Chargers ahead 16-14.

With less than 9 minutes to play, Cowgell intercepted a pass from Combs near the 50 yard line, giving the Chargers good field position. A few plays into the Chargers drive, there was a fumble that would have led to a Cougar touchdown, but there was an illegal block below the waste that cancelled that touchdown.

Since the blocking foul was after the initial fumble, the Cougars kept the ball and got another opportunity to score. Buzz Hadley exploded through the line and sacked the Cougar quarterback for a loss. The very next play, Zach Caudill tackled TJ Moore in the backfield for another loss.

After the Cougars were forced to punt, the Chargers sent out the offensive unit.

Nathan Christmas fumbled on the hand off, consequently leading to a scoop-n-score for the Cougars making the score 21-16.

Hadley had an answer for the Cougar’s touchdown as he ran back the kick-off inside the 10 yard line giving the Chargers a 1st and goal opportunity. With 2:15 left in the game, Hadley scored and put the

Chargers up by one point in the closing minutes. After the kick-off, the Cougars drove to their own 27 yard line and set up for a field goal with 15 seconds left to take the lead. The ball was snapped, the kick went up, but it was not good, leaving the score standing still at 22-21. The Chargers set up in the victory formation and took a knee to secure the victory over the Bullitt Central Cougars. “It feels great, I’m happy we won. We just need to work a little harder next week,” says senior Buzz Hadley when asked how he felt about the game. Buzz added this win will give the team more confidence and motivation for their game against North Bullitt.

“This is one step closer to home field advantage for districts, and a big confidence booster,” said Coach Owen. With all the hype and festivities surrounding this game, the Chargers stepped up and represented well and got a big win for the team and the community.

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Jordan Weldon says “I don’t like decades day at all, we should have a PJ day instead.” On the other hand, Junior, Lauren Vincent says “I love decade’s day!

Everyone has the cutest outfits on and it shows good school spirit.”

New Found Spirit Makes Debut article by Katie Lucas East finally gets some spirit.

Bullitt Central.” .

For homecoming week, everyday had a different theme to give the students a chance to show their spirit.

Tuesday students were showing off their country side. It was camo/country day and everyone had a different way of showing it.

“I feel like more people participated today after they saw how many people dressed up for spirit day yesterday,” Jessica Bright, junior, says. Dana Steinmetz, counselor, has some stories of her own she shared.

That morning she had enrolled a new student from Illinois and forgot to mention that that it was camo/country day and they thought they had just walked into the most redneck school they’ve ever seen.

The office administrators think that more people need to participate because it’s fun and everyone needs to enjoy they’re high school years. “We need that red zone full on Friday night, I don’t care if they’re wearing pink or red, but everyone needs to be there and make some noise!” says Jana Pruitt.

Homecoming week is done every single year. It’s a great opportunity to let the student’s show who they really are. It’s also a great way to show some school spirit.

Monday was spirit day in the halls of BEHS. Different people had opposite opinions of how their school shows school spirit. Jessica Ashworth, sophomore, and April McCroskey, teacher, have similar opinions when it comes to school pride, “We love school spirit, but there’s not enough of it. The students don’t need to be sitting during a whole entire pep rally; the more you get into it the more fun you’ll have during your high school years,” said McCroskey. However, Tiffeney Embry, senior, says “I love it, it’s wonderful and it gets everyone into the mood for Friday night’s homecoming football game against Livewire NewsmagazineBEHSFall2011issue1.indd 17

On Wednesday students had the chance to bring back the past. The theme of the day was ‘Decades Day.’ Sophomore,

Thursday was favorite team day. People came in Louisville, Kentucky, Ohio, Greenbay, etc. Freshmen, Bailey Adkins says “I love these days; they’re so fun and entertaining.” However, on the opposing side of Thursday’s theme Junior, Marissa Russell says “I do like today’s theme but not as much as the other one’s we’ve had in the past. Everyone complains about people not participating, but it’s probably because we don’t have cool themes.”

Friday was the pink out for breast cancer awareness. The students have a chance to wear as much pink as they possibly can to show school spirit and support breast cancer. “I like the pink out a lot. It’s one of those themes that everyone actually participates in,” says junior, Jessica Bright.

The game that night was also the pink out for the homecoming football rivalry game against Bullitt Central. The school ordered ‘pink out’ football game shirts just for the occasion and they sold almost immediately.

A lot of people have different opinions when it comes to things like these. Camron Creager, a sophomore, says “All the spirit days are boring, we need cooler ones.”

“Homecoming week is my favorite part of the school year, everyone has a chance to show who they truly are as well as support our school with some spirit,” said English teacher Pascal Bailey.

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VERSU

article by Jacob Woodruff Eminem stands behind his music strongly and will stand up to anyone, even Lil Wayne.

Being rejected by most fellow rappers because of his race, Eminem grew an anger that flows through his music to this day. Eminem has won over 200 awards in his career under every category you can imagine while being voted top artist over in other countries. There is no comparison to Eminem and Lil Wayne when it comes to number one songs and hits in the rap world.

Marshall Bruce Mathers III known as Eminem not only became a star overnight, but also broke the color barrier in rap music. . He first performed under the pseudonym “M&M”. The name “M&M” did not last long as the Mars Candy Company sued Eminem, complaining that he had stolen their candies names and used incorrect spelling. He now displays new artists under his own record company Shady Labels.

Eminem started his career as a teenager, self-produced his own record “SLIM SHADY” at the start of his career. Eminem threw himself into the music world, whereas Lil Wayne’s father “Birdman” brought in Wayne. It was a cakewalk for Lil Wayne. Eminem worked for his start in music. This makes Eminem’s whole career more significant.

Eminem is a ground breaker in the world of Rap because he has his own style and is not afraid to put it to music. Eminem has featured many of the greatest rappers in history in his songs and still does today such as Jay Z, Snoop Dog, and Dr. Dre. Eminem was featured in a song with Biggie Smalls called “Dead Wrong”. The fact that he was featured in one of Smalls’ songs clearly shows that Eminem has been in the rap game a long enough to be a favorite amongst other artist. Eminem was the only guest artist appearing on Jay-Z’s album, “The Blueprint.” Lil Wayne was not even considered to be on the album if that tells you anything.

Besides, whom has Lil Wayne performed with other than his father “Birdman”, hardly anyone. All Wayne raps about is sex, money, drugs, and alcohol. That is exactly what every music artist does these days.

“Yea I believe Em would freestyle circles around Wayne just because he has a more rapid fire, and is better at the way he delivers his lyrics,” says junior Hunter Wood.

Eminem speaks his life through his music and that is what gives him the upper hand on Wayne.

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“I like Eminem because when Wayne sings he says the same stuff over and over.

Wayne does not even have his real voice in his music. Plus Eminem has a variety of style,” commented junior Bryan Roark.

Eminem is the best-selling artist of the decade according to US Nielsen Sound Scan, and he has sold 565 Million Albums worldwide and totaling over one billion views on music videos on YouTube. He has won 13 Grammy Awards, and ranks ninth on MTV’s list of the greatest of all times.

There is no comparison to who is better; it is obvious Em tops Wayne. He ranks #82 in the Rolling Stone Magazines “The Immortals” and VIBE magazine voted him “The Best Rapper Alive” in 2008. Eminem has been in the music business since 1992 and opened other ventures since the beginning of his career. Eminem has contributed to the world as a whole and has established a charity for under privileged youth called the “Marshall Mathers Foundation.” Eminem started his career in 1992 as a rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. He played the role of himself in his movie “8 Mile” which he won two awards at the MTV Movie Awards. One of Eminem’s biggest hits ‘Lose Yourself”, won an Oscar in 2003 along with the film. He is also set to star in the 2013 films Shady Talez and Have Gun, Will Travel. He has also made cameo appearances in The Wash (2001), Funny People (2009) and television series Entourage. Rolling Stone Magazine declared him the “KING OF HIP HOP”. He has also been called the “Elvis of Rap”.

The influence Eminem has on rap shows tremendously. He has influenced many other rappers to get in the rap game.

Sophomore Chase Patton agrees, “Eminem influenced Mac Miller, who is also white and has been very successful in his young career.” Lil Wayne has spent some time behind bars too, being charged for many crimes. After a concert, Wayne was arrested for having loaded weapons and illegal marijuana on his tour bus. Lil Wayne goes to jail where Eminem puts himself in rehab to change his ways. Who sounds like the better person here?

After getting out of drug rehab, Eminem came out with his record-breaking albums “Recovery” and “Relapse”, which sold for a combined 10 million albums sold which tops Lil Wayne’s total of 6 million.

The truth is that Lil Wayne is overrated and is only in rap because of his father.

Eminem is real, speaks real, raps real, and is real better than Lil Wayne.

Will The Real Winner Please Stand Up?

Out of the eighty Bullitt East students polled, 60% said that preferred Lil’ Wayne over Eminem.

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RSUS

Slim Shady’s Top

4

Lose Yourself

This song is extremely motivating and a great workout song. It inspires you to be the best you can be.

Not Afraid

With this tune being his first single off the Recovery album, it showed that Eminem was back on top of the rap world after his musical hiatus.

article by Ryan Downs At the age of nine Dwayne Michael Carter, Junior or as many know him by his stage name “Lil Wayne” started his career by joining Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label. He has won around 70 awards and has had around 129 nominations including 10 Grammy nominations and awarded 4 of the ten. After looking at polls and Charts, statistics show that Lil Wayne is the Better Rapper.

During his time at Cash Money Records he rose on the charts and later Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group’s platinum selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his platinum debut album Tha Block is Hot, selling over one million copies in the Unites States. In 2004 Lil Wayne released the first Tha Carter album which included “Go DJ.” Wayne also appeared on the Destiny’s child top ten single “soldier” that year. In 2005, the sequel to Tha Carter, Tha Carter ll was released.

His most successful album, Tha Carter lll, sold over one million copies in the first week of release. It included the numberone single “Lollipop” and won the Grammy award for “Best Rap Album”. Also In August of 2011, Tha Carter lV was released, selling around one million copies in the first week of its release. He has been listed in the 2012 Guinness Book of World Records for the record of Most US Hot 100 Hits By A Rap Artist with 64 hits between 1999 and 2010.

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Lil Wayne is the superior rapper due to the fact that his career started at an earlier age and he has more experience with Hip Hop and R&B Styles than Eminem could hope to have and sells thousands of copies of albums over Eminem. Also who wants a rapper that got his name from a bag of candy named M&M’s; at least Lil Wayne has a little more creativity than ripping someone else’s idea off and changing it so that they do not get sued. Mason Vincent adds, “ Lil Wayne is a creative rapper and what most people don’t know is that Eminem try’s to use the same type of beats and rhymes he does but Eminem isn’t talented enough to pull it off.”

Lil Wayne comes out on top between the two because of his experience in the music industry but also with the significance of how many fans that likes him over Eminem. During the Livewire’s two-day poll it was found that a significant 60% of students like Lil Wayne over Eminem’s 40%. Sam Dick Says, “Lil Wayne is the better artist because of his experience and that he uses Rhythmic beats that Eminem can’t.”

Lil Wayne continues to show his skill in the music industry today, he has completed most of his albums directly following his previous ones and shows consistency in the race to being at the top. Lil Wayne shows confidence in his music and expresses himself in a way that Eminem cannot beat.

Eight Mile

Eminem’s struggles to become a white rapper in Detriot is the highlight of this song.

Real Slim Shady

Slim Shady let’s the world know that he is the real deal and that doubting him would be a mistake,

Lil’ Wayne’s Top

4

Drop the World

Drop the World is a song with a great beat that is topping the charts with as many as 5 million views.

Lollipop

This song will always have a place in Weezy’s greatest hits. With a great beat and catchy lyrics, it can’t be beat.

Sky is the Limit

The sky really is the limit with this single, as it rises above the rest of songs out right now.

6 Foot 7 Foot

Lil’ Wayne makes this song a legend with his rhythmic beats that can’t be duplicated.

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George Britt...

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Students better be on the lookout, there’s a deputy sweeping the halls.

From Cleaning Up Bad Guys, To Cleaning Up For Bad Kids

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George Britt, a janitor at East, may look like just your everyday custodian but has an interesting life outside of school that most people don’t know about, including his past job as a police chief.

Britt spends a lot of time with his family at home outside of school. He has been in the custodial staff for about 12 years.

Being a janitor can definitely be a tough and interesting job and many believe that the school just wouldn’t be the same without them.

new people. “Sticking to one job for an extended period of time gets boring and every once in a while you need to change up the daily routine,” said Britt. Clemens said “Britt has a lot of experience and is definitely a people’s person and loves the presence of children. So he’s great for the school environment.” He also went on to talk about how Britt has a kindness and willingness to help others.

Jana Pruitt and Ashley Bowman, receptionists at East, both agree that Britt is very patient, and when asked is always willing to help.

They also agreed that the janitors probably don’t get enough credit.

The receptionists went on to state that the packages that arrive at the front office would never make it to the right places without the help of the custodians.

“Without the Janitors our school would be excessively dirty,” claimed Pruitt.

“ I like to switch up jobs every once in a while and try new things and get to know new people.”

You may see him in the halls; mopping, repairing, of collecting trash, but most students don’t know much about ‘George the Janitor’s’ life outside of school.

Britt is not a native of Bullitt County though. He actually grew up in Barren County, about two hours away, but has lived in the Bullitt County area for 40 years. Britt attended a couple of different high schools throughout his school life, he attended Valley High School and also Ahrens Trade school. Outside of school, Britt spends a lot of time with his wife and kids. His wife, Gypsey Britt, also works in the Bullitt Country Educational System, as a bus driver here at Bullitt East. Britt seemed to take a lot of pride when it came to his grandchildren, he claimed that he had one grandchild who is serving in the United States Marines and another who works in the medical field. While at home, Britt also tends to his cows and goes hunting as frequently as he can.

The janitor isn’t new to East. He’s actually been sweeping the halls of East since 1999 when he transferred as a janitor from Bullitt Central so he could tend to family health problems and to have a fresh new environment. Britt hasn’t always been a janitor though. At one point, he was a supervisor in a factory and also a police chief. “Most people wouldn’t expect that he was once in the police force,” claimed Danny Clemens, assistant principal. The custodian added that his job as a police chief was an interesting one. Britt never intended on becoming a janitor. He claimed that he liked to try new things and it’s just an opportunity that popped up in his life. He also explained that he likes to switch up his jobs and he loves meeting

Andy Jones, a fellow janitor, also stated “Britt is very laid back so he’s good for the job. You can tell that he enjoys being here and even when we talk outside of school he is a nice guy.”

East just couldn’t run properly without Britt keeping it in line and in good shape. The janitor is required to do much more than just clean up messes. He has to make sure that the school is a friendly place to learn and make sure that everything is running properly. This is why Britt makes such a remarkable janitor. Clemens stated “He’s very detailed; works very hard, comes in very early, and also works during the summer months which most people don’t consider.” Britt claimed that his least favorite part of his job is having to clean sewage and also the days where there are a lot of kids getting sick in the school.

But he loves making sure that the school is clean and a friendly place for students to work and learn in. He advises students that if they want to go into the janitorial field that it’s more than just cleaning, and that you definitely have to work. He also claims that you need some engineering skills because you’re always having to find new ways to make things work to keep the school running properly.

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compiled by Haley Simpson| photos submitted and McKenzie Perdew

It’s pretty obvious you weightlift. When did you start weighlifting?

I started weightlifting when I was a sophomore in high school. I actually held the squat record at the University of Louisville, which was 715 lbs.

So, you played football at the University of Louisville?

I started from 1991-1993 as the offensive guard. (To stay involved with the sport, he helps prepare East’s football team on game day and instructs their weightlifting.)

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Why do you ride your bike to school?

I ride my bike to school for exercise. It saves on gas, it’s a good way to get going in the morning, and I can get home faster in the afternoon than I would riding in my truck.

Who’s your biggest motivaton in life?

My son, Jacob. Helping him with his autism is so challenging and rewarding at the same time.

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I love to cook deep fry walleye. I also love to cook with venison (fancy talk for deer meat.) My family knows that if they don’t like what I cook, then they won’t eat.

You’re a fishing guide during the summer. Where is your favorite spot to fish ?

The Cumberland River underneath Wolf Creek Dam.

What do you keep in your junk drawer?

Spare change, pictures of lost girlfriends.

What makes you like freshmen so much?

They are just a really fun age group.

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What’s your favorite thing to cook?

What was your major in college?

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Caitlin Ryan is a sophomore who was chosen for Triple Play for being an athlete that goes unnoticed for what she does. Caitlin is a member of the Bullitt East dance team. She has been dancing ever since she was 3 years old. Her freshmen year she reached Worlds with her Dance Unlimited team. Caitlin excels both in and out of the class room.

Caitlin Ryan Dance Team Sophomore

What is your favorite Taylor Swift song?

Story Of Us

Office Secretary

Emily Willis Senior Friend

Mean

Tim McGraw

What is your favorite fast food restaurant?

Chick-fil-a

KFC

Burger King

What is your favorite sports team?

UL

UK

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What is your favorite T.V. show?

So You Think You Can Dance

Dancing With The Stars

Eminem of Lil Wayne?

Neither

Jana Pruitt

Neither

What is your favorite sport to watch?

Basketball

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Blake Laytham Big Brother is Watching

Contact Blake- blake.laytham@stu.bullitt.kyschools.us Smile you’re on camera.

East’s camera system is keeping its watchful eye on the student body.

No matter where you look today there is most likely a security camera looking back, and East is no exception. In the cafeteria, gym, library, stairwells, parking lots, and every hallway you are being watched. All around you the school’s 23 security cameras are keeping tabs on you.

The cameras can be monitored by the Principal, Assistant Principals, and administrators at the board of education. All of the principals can pull up the live camera feed on their computers.

“I’ll sometimes pull it up when I’m doing paperwork just to see what’s going on,” Assistant Principal Daniel Clemens says. People from the board of education also seem to do the same.

“Every now and then I get an e-mail from them (the board) with a video clip of a student misbehaving,” said Principal Debby Atherton.

The fact that someone is almost always watching the cameras helps to make East a safer place.

Atherton supports this claim with a story from a few years ago where a dispute over a jacket was proven to be a simple misunderstanding with the help of the cameras. Students even support the use of the cameras. Senior Tyler Ashburn says “cameras are good because you can see if people are stealing out of lockers or fighting.” The fact that they can benefit students as well as administrators shows how they can make our school a better place.

While the positives of the cameras are obvious, the negatives are not so much. The first drawback is cost. The last camera purchased by the school cost approximately $1200. While the safety of the student body is a major concern, the fact that there are other things that the money could have been used for is there.

The question of is it cost effective to spend $1200 on one camera to up our number from 22 to 23 is questionable at best. The fact that these funds could have been used in order to purchase books or other materials is a concern that is present.

Another concern is the potential of legal action being taken against the school in the form of a suit over the invasion of privacy.

If such a suit was brought up and was successful then the cameras would most likely have to be removed and the money sunk in to the system would be lost. This is not taking in account the judgment which could number in the thousands of dollars that the school could be on the hook for. This would take funds from the board of education and would take money from students all over the county, not just Bullitt East. Even if such a lawsuit were not successful the legal costs in fighting the case would also be of great expense. No major court case to date has ruled on the on whether surveillance cameras in schools violate the fourth amendment, protection from unreasonable search and seizure.

The fact that any federal court could end cameras in schools at any time really makes one wonder if they are worth the money to install. If that were to happen, then all of the money used to purchase the cameras would be lost. The idea that something so expensive is at the whim of a simple lawsuit that could result in their removal and restitution being paid to those who brought up the suit, the cost must be questioned.

When students know something can be seen, they think twice about their actions.

Cameras are located in all of the hallways, the library, cafeteria, gym, and outside overlooking the parking lot. The cameras located in the parking lot and hallways help to protect the property of students. According to Atherton incidents of theft out of lockers and vandalism against student vehicles have been solved with the help of the cameras. The outside cameras can also have a positive impact on the community, as they overlook a section of Highway 44. According to Atherton, a hit-and-run incident over the summer was solved by local police with the help of the school’s camera system. The fact that they can be used to help the community as a whole and not just our school is a major benefit to having them around.

While the presence of these cameras seems like something out of George Orwell’s famous novel, 1984, they are actually having a positive impact on our school. “They make people aware of their actions” said Clemens. Atherton added that “when students know it’s something that can be seen (bad behavior) they will think twice about their actions.” The idea that you are being watched does seem to have a positive effect on the behavior of students in our school. By making people think twice about their actions, disciplinary problems can be reduced. The cameras can help students as much as administrators; when two students get into a disagreement or fight the cameras will tell the unbiased truth of what occurred rather than what was said by those involved.

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What do you think about the cameras in the halls? Let us know. Send all letters to larry.steinmetz@bullitt.kyschools.us

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Adam Howell

Lacrosse Ball Won’t Be Thrown at East Contact Adam- adam.howell@stu.bullitt.kyschools.us Lacrosse Ball Won’t be Thrown at East

religious life of tribes.

Instead of being a stick in the mud, students want a stick in their hand.

Bob Blackburn, Athletic Director, clearly stated “We won’t have a lacrosse team until it is a KHSAA sport.” There are leagues for high school boys and girls, middle school boys and girls, and youth leagues in an association called the Kentucky lacrosse Association. They have divisions for high school boys based on the size of the school. These divisions are caused by a greater interest in boys than girls.

Students are trying to get their hands on a lacrosse stick to form a team.

There are not any new sports coming here anytime soon. For administration to even consider a new sport it has to be approved by the KHSAA. The interest rate is very high in lacrosse.

Students talk about lacrosse more and more each year. The kids here would love to have it; most of them have never played it for an organization. They have never even picked up a stick or ever held a ball. “It looks fun to play, lacrosse would be an action packed, adrenaline rushing, hard hitting sport,” said Tyler Minogue when asked how he felt about lacrosse.

Girls lacrosse rules are not the same as boys, basically the difference is that boys lacrosse team would be a contact sport, but based on the rules of lacrosse the girls team is supposed to be a non-contact sport. So the boys team would be much more aggressive and could possible have more injuries then the girls.

Lacrosse would be an action packed, adrenaline rushing, hard hitting sport.

The object of the game, offensively, is to score by throwing the ball into the opponent’s goal. The object of the game, defensively, is to keep the opponents from score in your team’s goal.

There are four types of lacrosse, one is the most commonly known is Field lacrosse, the second most common known is women’s lacrosse, there are two others known as Intercrosse and Box lacrosse. Box Lacrosse is more of a Canadian summer sport. Intercrosse is a non-contact form of Lacrosse they also use different equipment this sport is held in European counties.

On the field, you have to have ten players to fill all the positions.

These positions are a goalkeeper, three defenders in the defensive end, three midfielders (they are often called “middies”) they are free to roam the whole field, and three attackers attempting to score goals in the offensive end.

Lacrosse has its ups and its downs. If a lacrosse team was added, that would be another thing that they would have to fund raise for to get money for equipment. They would have to get enough players to fill both a boys and girls lacrosse team.

A form of lacrosse has been around since the fifth century.

This was before their was regulations. The Natives would play with about anywhere from 100 to 1,000 men on a 500 yard field. These games would last a full day and sometimes would go on for two or three days. It was played as ceremony rituals to give thanks to the creator. It was a big role in spiritual involvement and

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This sport would be good to have around because it would give people a new group to hang with. Kids that aren’t close friends would have the chance to make new friends from a different set of people. Lacrosse would let people be active and social all at the same time.

There is a lot of fans and a lot of students that would like to play lacrosse. Zack McMillen says, “lacrosse is a physical sport that I would have loved to be able to play if I had the opportunity to do so.”

A young freshman, Jared Woodruff, says “If there was a lacrosse team I would think about playing.” This choice would open up a lot more opportunities for him. He could make new friends and maybe get a scholarship out of it. “It would be fun and it would give me something else to keep my grades up,” stated Woodruff.

Along with Woodruff, senior Nikole Isabel said, “I always wanted a lacrosse team.”

Students are always talking about where they would practice and play games during the season. Coach Barr, Assistant Athletic Director, said “If East got a Lacrosse team I would guess that they would use the football practice field.”

With an idea on where to practice and students willing and wanting to be apart of a lacrosse team it remains unclear if a team will be formed.

What do you think about bringing lacrosse to Bullitt East? Let us know.

Send all letters to larry.steinmetz@bullitt. kyschools.us

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Cameron Love

Rebel Flag is a Derogatory Drag Contact Cameron- cameron.love@stu.bullitt.kyschools.us Apparently some people at Bullitt East forgot that the Civil War ended in 1865.

and staff alike need to start handing out dress code violations for wearing the flag immediately.

Even though it is 2011, students continue to support the so called “symbol of the south”, the Confederate flag.

The fact that this dress code policy is not enforced is in itself an example of the unfair treatment of African American students at Bullitt East, and yes, students are offended by it. “(The wearing of the confederate flag) means that they are showing hate to me (It shows) that they don’t care about my opinion,” said Tiffeney Embry, an African American senior. African Americans have overcome multiple obstacles throughout United States history, like the terrible institution of slavery, or the civil rights battle in the 1960s. Wearing a rebel flag around because a distant relative fought for the south and proclaiming it your heritage is totally ludicrous and belligerent.

Although Bullitt East’s population of African American students is not that high, it is still beyond offensive to be wearing around a flag that promotes racism and even slavery. If students want Bullitt East to become a more united front, a united student body, then wearing hate symbols such as these has got to end.

The rebel flag first became popular back in the Civil War, when the south split from the north. Many students wear the flag at East, even thought the dress code clearly states that clothes cannot have “derogatory” symbols on them. The flag is offensive, and should not be worn at school.

During the Civil War, the confederate flag was used to represent the Confederate States of America, a group of states that separated from the northern part of the union for several reasons. One of these reasons includes fighting for states’ rights, as many southerners wanted the central government’s power to greatly decrease. Another main reason was slavery. This practice had been essential to the southern economy, and southerners knew that a good majority of the north was supportive of abolishing slavery.

Although many claim that the Civil War was just fought over states’ rights, in actuality, the last two years of the war were when both the north and the south were fighting over slavery; one for freedom of the slaves, and one to keep slavery legal.

So, the Confederate Flag did represent a pro-slavery society.

Many say that the rebel flag is actually not a symbol of hate, but instead represents southern heritage and society. This in itself does not make much sense. First of all, why would you want the symbol of your region to have its most famous use in the loss of a major war where you advocated slavery? Also, many seem to cling on to the flag to hold on to a Gone with the Wind type society that is, well, gone, and its return is not in the interest of the betterment of society.

Instead, the country, although still with issues, is now more of a welcoming place and promotes equality among races. The fact that many people choose to wear the flag is in itself a bitter representation of a “the south will rise again” attitude. To be fair, many people who wear the flag are not trying to be racist, but instead promote southern heritage. “To me it’s not hate, it’s more of a southern independence, not hate,” said Shane Denton, a senior.

(The wearing of the confederate flag) means that they are showing hate to me. (It shows)that they dont care about my opinion.

Although the Civil War has obviously ended, the tradition of the Confederate flag has been handed down through multiple generations.

Mississippi still uses the confederate flag in their state flag. Also, Allen Central High School, located in Floyd County Kentucky, puts up the flag constantly around school, and their mascot is a rebel soldier from the Civil War. White supremacy groups such as the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) and the Skinheads use the flag heavily in advertisements and protests as well.

That being said, it is moderately confusing why students are allowed to wear the flag on shirts, jackets, belts, and pretty much anything you can think of. The Bullitt East dress code plainly says that no symbols on students’ clothing can be “derogatory”. Assistant principal Danny Clemens clearly states that the rebel flag is out of dress code. “I don’t think any student should try to offend another student purposely,” said Clemens. Still, walking around Bullitt East on any given day, you can see at least five or six people sporting the racist flag. However, when a student wears a shirt with a beer can on it, the faculty has no hesitation, and sends that student up to the office immediately. So wearing a drink that will become legal to drink when you are 21 is a worse offense then wearing a flag that insults the heritage of multiple students in the school? Faculty

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Embry says that if she could say one thing to a wearer of the confederate flag, it would be to “look at it is as though you were black.” If everyone took this advice, perhaps Bullitt East would be a bit more of an equal and welcoming environment, free of symbols of hate.

What do you think about the confederate flag in the dress code? Let us know.

Send all letters to larry.steinmetz@bullitt. kyschools.us

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New Shoe Fad Hits The Halls Of East article Maggie Smith l photos Maggie Smith

They’re not the shoe next door.

The shoe company, Toms, doesn’t just sell shoes; they also send a pair to a child in need with every purchase.

Toms were created in 2006 by an American traveler, Blake Mycoskie, who wanted to help children in developing countries. This new shoe fad is comfortable and stylish while helping people all at the same time.

Sold at Journeys and Toms.com, these shoes come in an immense variety of styles and colors.

In 2006, Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina while on a mission trip. With his time there, he noticed that the majority of the children were living barefoot. After this experience, he created the company, Toms. This company would match every pair of shoes purchased with a pair for a child in another country creating the One for One Movement. When the movement had been in existence for a year, Mycoskie went back to Argentina with 10,000 pairs of shoes for the barefoot children. Toms gives to children in over 23 countries, like Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Haiti.

Not only do they make orphaned children smile, users say they feel like smiling too.

“They are extremely comfortable. I really feel like I’m not wearing shoes at all.” Junior, Connor Brown stated. Connor owns a pair of Toms and has found the comfort being the most special part of Toms. The One for One Movement is a big pull factor in the decision to purchase Toms as well. Brown said, “Not to sound cliché, I really like that the company gives a pair to a child in need every time someone buys a pair.”

Freshman, KelliRae Alcorn really enjoys wearing Toms as well. “They’re super cute and comfortable.” Another special thing about Toms, they can go with any outfit. All three students agreed that Toms complete any outfit. Alcorn wears her four pairs of Toms with skinny jeans, sundresses, and yoga pants.

(From left to right), KelliRae Alcorn, Connor Brown, and Brittney Blevins support the One for One Movement by wearing Toms.

with jeans, khakis, or cargo shorts with really any type of shirt.

This up and coming new style competes well with other fashionable shoes like Sperries and Chucks. “I prefer Toms over Chucks because of comfort and design.

They are much nicer too,” senior, Brittney Blevins adds.

These shoes can be purchased on their website, Toms.com, and in Journey’s at the mall. The company doesn’t just create the original one-colored canvas shoes, they have lots of different types of styles. Toms come in tons of various designs and colors.

They have anything from glittery to shoes with words and phrases on them. They sell other types of shoes, not just slip- on canvas shoes. They sell wedged heels, boots, and children shoes. Prices vary from $44$98. The classic Toms shoe cost $44 for a solid color and $54 for ones with designs.

Wedges cost around $69 and boots cost $98. The company creates a wide variety of products other than just shoes; they sell hats, clothing, jewelry, and eyewear.

For the boys, Brown enjoys wearing Toms

Classics

Cordones

Pros: Numerous colors avalible Cons: Not winter friendly Price: $44

One Day Without Shoes The Toms Company hosts a day for people around the world to go without shoes. This day is made to raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life by taking off their own. Over 1,000 events in over 25 countries were held worldwide.

Millions of children around the world are barefoot because they cannot afford shoes. Children without shoes grow up with a huge risk of infection and disease from the soil. Wearing shoes also prevents children from developing cuts and sores which could get infected as well. Without shoes, many children can’t go to school because shoes are required for the uniform. Without educations, these kids have no chance of a future. Shoes to these children are more than just shoes.

They can save their life and give them a future.

The process of bringing awareness starts with the curiosity of others when they see someone without shoes. Then the conversation starts about why they are doing this and what it benefits. Then those people may be influenced to purchase a pair of Toms to help a child in need. Then this simple action of not wearing shoes will bring a change to many children.

Wedges

Pros: Stronger heel, more traction Cons: Not as many options and colors Price: $69

Pros: Adds comfort to the wedge heel style Cons: Can rub your toes after a while Price: $69

Which Toms are right for you?

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