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January 27, 2011 Manhattan High volume 99 issue 14

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The junior class student council met on Wednesday to discuss the organization of the 2012 prom. Out of the three choices for prom themes, “Electric Midnight Forest” was chosen by the student body last semester. Along with the theme, students also chose the prom song to be MGMT’s “Electric Feel” and the prom colors of neon, silver and evergreen. The “Electric Midnight Forest” look is easily described as the planet Pandora from “Avatar”.

“It’s a really unstereotypical and fresh idea,” junior class president Jack Hubler-Dayton said. “It may be difficult to produce, but I think it will come out as a unique and interesting night.”

The next phase for the junior class is to split into prom subcommittees and plan out the details of setup.

page 2: Political viewpoints, SOPA page 3: Movie review, Book review, Timeline, 2012 releases page 4: Schartz highlight, Boys swimming, bowling, Boys basketball, Girls basketball page 5: Birth Order, Miss MHK page 6: Travel Abroad, German field trip, Oscars crossword

Board approves redistricting plan Cole Anneberg news editor

The USD 383 Board of Education unanimously accepted the Redistricting Committees recommendation at the Board of Education meeting on Jan. 18 with a 7-0 vote.

The recommended plan was map Q4 -- one of 30 presented plans. This map in particular would make the district experience minimal change with each elementary school. Some of the schools experiencing the most redistricting are Amanda Arnold, decreasing its student population by approximately 52 students; Woodrow Wilson, decreasing by 110 students; Northview, decreasing by 102 students; Frank Bergman, increasing its student population by 50 students; and Lee, increasing by 140 students, according to the Redistricting Committees residence of students and Title I reports for the 2012 school year.

“At this point I am very pleased that the Q4 plan, which was developed by the committee and accepted by the Board has been presented,” USD 383 superintendent Bob Shannon said. “This plan gives minimal movement of students to our schools.”

Members of the committee are all hopeful about map Q4’s results, one of those hopefuls being Amanda Arnold school principal Larry Liotta.

“This map plan overall works the best,” Liotta said. “This plan moves around 200 children and would be the least disruptive of the rest of the plans.”

Amanda Arnold will be losing the Amherst neighborhood, also known as University Heights, and giving it to Frank Bergman for the 2012 school year.

“The reason why the Amherst neighborhood is being moved is because the students in the neighborhood are already on a bus and it would be easier

to transport them to Frank Bergman,” Liotta said.

The plans to redistrict not only impact each student moving schools, but allows room for new opportunity within the schools, also.

“Any growth or change is always positive,” Lee school principal Nancy Kole said.

“This is a good fresh start for Lee School because we want to keep our traditions consistent as well as bring in others from the incoming students.”

The next step for the redistricting plans is a Boundary Realignment Information Team -- made up of central office administrators to begin with and later to include principals -- focusing on the goal of helping students and families make a successful transition to a new school in the fall.

“This is the third time I have been involved in this process,” USD 383 communications coordinator Michelle Jones said. “So

Graphic of districts of Manhattan shaded to fit appropriate schools assigned areas as provided for map Q4.

Image courtesy of USD 383

we have experience in transitioning students and families.”

One of the activities that Jones will be working on is setting up a visit for any student who will be changing schools to their new school. Students

will get a full tour of the school, meet other students, play on the playground, and eat lunch.

The board will see the map of Q4 one more time during the Feb. 1 meeting for full approval.

Battle of the bands ‘rocks’ Rezac

RCPD Last Tuesday four students from Manhattan High School West overdosed on over-thecounter cold medications in an attempt to get high, according to the Riley County Police Department. One of the students was transported to Mercy Regional Health Center.

The students ingested the cold medications at around 7:30 a.m.

BAND More than 600 students from around Kansas swarmed to Manhattan last weekend with one common goal: to strengthen their music ability.

About 15 Manhattan High School students joined in the Kansas State Concert Band Clinic hosted at McCain Auditorium, as well.

The clinic lasted three days, starting on Friday afternoon and ending on Sunday afternoon. When the students arrived they immediately auditioned and were separated into six different bands, one of those being an honor band.

Makayla Finch, MHS sophomore, was placed in the honor band. “[It] was very intense. Lots of playing and little sleep, but it was lots of fun to play with people you have never met before,” she said.

Madi Fellers, sophomore, agreed that the clinic was intense. “We played basically non-stop for the three days except for a lunch break,” she

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Junior Naomi Mcclendon plays “Feed the Color to the Kids” in FUMA’s lineup.

was her second major public performance, her first being the Manhattan High School variety show last year. She added some Any musical event that diversity to the music heard onfeatures a song called stage with a pop-country sound.

“Operation Black Boat” has “My dad is my biggest to be awesome. And the 20th annual Battle of the Bands 2012 inspiration,” Senn said. “He is a jazz pianist, and I’ve been was just that. surrounded by music my whole Competing this year were life because of him.”

FUMA, White, Summertime Senn cites “Blue Eyes,” an and Conquering Your Gravity. original, as her favorite tune to The winner was FUMA, an play. alternative band comprised “It was really easy to write, of senior Noah Schmidt (lead and songs that come easy are vocals, guitar), and juniors usually my favorite,” she said.

Naomi McClendon (synth, Coming in third was White, vocals), Finn Mahoney (bass, a metal band influenced by the vocals) and Conrad Kelson likes of Death, Pantera and The (drums). Also of note was Melvins.

Mahoney’s unveiling of his “I loved their set,” junior Ada newly-shaven head, which was Davis-Nouri and close friend hidden beneath a hat until the of the band said. “I was a little band’s final song. upset they didn’t place higher, Crowd members were but it’s alright. The crowd unanimously impressed by the responded really well to it, and precision of all the parts in in a way that’s more important.”

FUMA’s music.

White consists of five “We like to eat pizza and play members, and both their outside, but we really do put a lot of boring, tedious work into guitarists (juniors Mason Wheatley and Caleb Loop) were our music,” McClendon said.

“This may have been the best in last year’s now-disbanded winning group, Ouija. year I have ever judged,” Sarah In fourth place was Cunnick, a recurring judge Conquering Your Gravity, a for Battle of the Bands and pop band similar to John Mayer co-owner of Sisters of Sound and the Jonas Brothers. They Records, said. “And I have announced during their set that judged a ton of these.” it would be their final public Second-place winner performance due to their lead Summertime is a solo project singer moving later this year. by junior Summer Senn. Her set at Battle of the Bands Ben Shields staff writer

Sophomore Kyler Reith screams loud at Battle of the Bands.

Junior Claib Harris sings and plays Conquering Your Gravity’s last song “Conquering Your Gravity.” This was the farewell song due to lead singer Ty Mares moving later this year.

Photos by Carly Tracz

Above Left: Junior Summer Senn sings her self-written lyrics to “Blue Eyes.” Senn continues to write original music.

Above right: Junior Sam Rozell uses a bow to play a unique chord.

Bottom: FUMA play “Operation Black Boat” at Wednesday nights Battle of the Bands. FUMA auditioned for last year’s Battle of the Bands but did not make one of the four spots.

Photos by Carly Tracz

Opinion

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January 27, 2012 Manhattan High

Hits and Misses

CENSORED

We at the Mentor believe that SOPA and PIPA, like so The editorial covers a topic many seemingly innocuous that is discussed by the entire staff and is written by one writer. and questionably constituIt forms our overall opinion on tional laws in the past (can the subject. anyone say New Deal?) will The Stop Online Piracy Act, have implications for beyond the surface effects that have and its sister bill the Protectbeen identified.

IP Act, are designed to allow When something as munlaw enforcement to crack dane as uploading a video down on copyright infringeto Facebook could possibly ment to combat illegal sharing of music, movies or any other become a criminal offense, its gone too far. SOPA and PIPA protected media. would give the government

far-reaching powers to go after IP-companies and any site connected with pirate activity, essentially handing them the ability to censor a forum that has been lauded as the epitome of free speech since Al Gore invented it.

While the pirating of movies and music, a $135 billion industry last year, is a serious economic concern, this is not the way to go about fixing it. If given this new power, government agencies would be able to

influence the internet experience of everyone in the nation or even the world, the majority of which have nothing to do with the illegal activity. And the people who are involved in the illicit transactions are the very people who are experts at side-stepping security measures and prosecution, making SOPA and PIPA worth a whole lot of nothing.

The bills’ votes in the House and Senate were post-poned due to lack of support, but

that is almost definitely a temporary condition. We can only hope that with more and more music-lovers moving to legitimate sources such as Spotify and Turntable, online piracy, which, like normal piracy, will never really disappear, will at least lose enough steam to lessen its impact and let government leave the web alone and worry about more important issues such as the war and unemployment here at home.

Parties weigh in on primaries Jimmy Risberg copy editor

CONSERVATIVE

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things he says. He makes a lot of sense and I believe he would be good for this country. Despite this, I’m not confident at all that he could beat Obama in the general election. He’s been doing well gathering conservative support in the primaries, but I think he’s too far from the middle to take on an incumbent president when the whole nation goes to the polls.

And that is the point of this election. What the Republicans need to keep in mind is that the important thing here is getting Obama out of the White House so a conservative president can get the country back on the road to recovery.

If the Republicans hope to oust President Obama, they need to unify behind a single candidate as soon as possible and start building national support. The best bet for taking Obama out, at least in my opinion, would be a strong, united support base with Mitt Romney at its head. Romney is more likable and moderate than Gingrich, but still carries the conservative beliefs that will revive the country.

Once he has the support of the party, Mitt can start migrating back toward

the middle in preparation for the general election. He needs to choose a fiscally conservative but socially moderate vice president, preferably a female such as South Carolina governor Nikki Haley or New Mexico governor Susana Martinez. Florida Senator Marco Rubio is also a smart choice.

He’s popular on the political scene, attractive and well-spoken, and can help to capture the ever-important Hispanic vote.

As attention turns toward the upcoming Florida primary, the GOP needs to figure out who it is going to get behind and shift the focus from choosing a nominee to beating Obama in November.

Question of the Week If you could live in any decade, which and why?

“I would go to the ‘70s, it “2010s because I’d prefer not sounds like a great time.” to relive my childhood.”

Chris Melgares, sophomore Mohana Chakrabarti, junior “Whenever Caitlin Heldt and “I’d pick the 1970s so I could I get married.” hang out with the characters Eli Herrera, sophomore of ‘That 70s Show.’”

Keith Naranjo, senior “‘70s because I’d want to wear stuff like in ‘That ‘70s “I would live in 10 A.D. to Show,’ rocking those high wasee Jesus.” ters even when there wasn’t a Nick Hodges, sophomore flood.”

Willie Stockton, junior “The ‘80s because Michael Jackson was black.”

“The ‘60s or ‘70s. Great muIsaiah Koppes, freshman sic and great culture.”

Blake McCoy, sophomore “‘70s. I’d marry Fez and Kitty would be my mom.”

“Whenever they had big hair Alaina Schroeder, sophomore because that would be fun.”

Lindsey Hageman, freshman “The decade when your “Anytime boys were chivalmother was a total fox.”

Evan Olson, sophomore rous.”

Siera Haug, freshman “Canada, I hear the weather’s “‘80s because they danced a nice there. Wait, what was lot and wore neon clothes.” the question?”

Molly Fiser, freshman Krista Dix, freshman

For the liberals behind Obama, it’s tough to say who would be the best candidate to run against him, but it looks like Newt Gingrich would most likely not be able to beat features editor our president. Though he is After President Obama’s charismatic and has a good State of the Union speech number of followers, he sways made on Wednesday, it is too far right for any moderate evident that 2012 has finally arrived in politics. From now to be pleased with his plans until the elections, the citizens as the future Commander-inChief. of this country can expect Frankly, Obama’s shallow every word that comes out of promises and backhanded Obama’s mouth to be a beaugloating made during his tiful promise of wealth and SOTU didn’t help his case, as glory to our country. the American people want With the Republican primaries getting into full swing, someone to step up and do its Obama cha nce to show his something, rather than talk country that he’s not only done about it. But Obama did a good job of covering the entire a wonderful job as our president, but that he will continue spectrum of people who want to do so in the next four years. something from him.

Between discussing lowerFortunately for our presits, ccreating eat ing student loan costs, dent, the Republican po and party has done an a new immigration policy o the states state bringing jobs back to excellent job of nomy, to stimulate the economy, not bringing attention to any one virtually everyone watching ey wanted heard something they of its candidates. to hear.

In fact, it’s almost a If Barack Obama wants to perfect tie as to who the shining star is for win a second term, he has to es, so that act upon his promises, the Republican party. he will no longer be known as Newt Gingrich, Mitt “the man who won the Nobel Nobe Romney and Rick SanPeace Prize for doingg nothing. nothing ” torum have all had their grand moments, but it’s not He has the charismaa to win his country’s support, rt, he just enough when each of them needs to talk the talkk and walk have had wins, without one the walk. doing better than the other.

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LIBERAL

Miss: No home basketball game equals nothing to do tonight.

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Primary season has proven to be a marathon, not a sprint, and Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum seem to be in it for the long haul.

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“I’d stay in this decade because that’s when Apple got good.”

Austin Becker, sophomore “The ‘90s were a lot of fun.”

Judy McClendon, teacher “Oh, the ‘20s for sure because everyone was crazy and you could do whatever you want.”

Patrick Day, junior “Late ‘70s through the ‘80s.

There is nothing more holy than that good old original time of metal.”

Ada Davis-Nour, junior “The Enlightenment, for sure. But if it has to be recent, the ‘70s. I use the word ‘recent’ loosely.”

Sophie Wang, junior “1740s because the world wasn’t over yet.”

Trevon Gilmer, sophomore

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Shawn Sheu entertainment editor Entertainment enthusiasts, you may join me in saying that 2011 was chock full of great things. Kanye released his transcendent album “My Dark and Twisted Fantasy,” and we all shed a tear during the last Harry Potter movie, but if you thought 2011 was a good time, then 2012 will be a ball.

For starters, several of my favorite artists and groups will be releasing new albums this year. Fun, The Shins and Andrew Bird have announced spring release dates for their highly anticipated new albums.

According to “Pitchfork,” Kanye West fans have lots to cheer about. Kanye and Jay-Z will be recording a sequel to their collaborative album, “Watch the Throne.” Kanye will also release a solo album.

If you’re itching for some live music, don’t settle for a YouTube video of Miley Cyrus’ horrendous performance of Nirvana’s “Smells like Teen Spirit.” Drake, Fun and Radiohead will all be touring nearby this spring -- not to mention Regina Spektor, who will open for Tom Petty and the Heart-

breakers (I’m confused, too).

Upcoming movies look equally as promising. Wes Anderson’s highly anticipated “Moonrise Kingdom” should be a good match to his cult classics “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Rushmore,” and “Darjeeling Unlimited.” If you’re into chick flicks, “The Vow” stars Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum in - surprise! -- a movie that isn’t based off of a Nicholas Sparks book (though it might as well be). If you have really poor taste, then you’ll be excited to see the last Twilight movie.

The world of television is booming. The brilliant “30 Rock” is in its sixth season, Amy Poehler has me chortling through season four of “Parks and Recreation,” and the hilariously hipster “Portlandia” is in its second season. I will secretly shed a few tears when the “Glee” crew graduates from McKinley High, but the rumored return of “Arrested Development” has me jumping out of my seat.

Obviously, I’ve left out a lot of things -- books, video games, the ridiculous trend of 3-D rereleases. If you’re not pumped for the things on my list, go out and make your own and send it to mhsmentor@gmail. com. The future looks bright, my friends.

“Red Tails” for the adventurous

January 27, 2012 Manhattan High

New novel immortalizes adolescence Cat Bridegam features editor

As far as novels go, “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green has found its way to the top of my favorites list, right above “Looking for Alaska,” another book Green wrote.

The book deals two cancer patients, Hazel and Augustus, who think they’ve hit rock bottom until they find each other and rise out together while falling into a glorious love.

The difference between this book and any other novel written about something that sounds like its for a 12-year-old girl is that it is beautiful. There really isn’t any other word available to use, although I don’t think that beautiful does the book justice.

Green intertwines romantic comedy with the tragedy that comes with living. The humor, sadness and comic relief all tie you in and force you to read the entire book in one night. Green crafts words into sentences that will burn themselves into your mind forever. The man has a way of orchestrating words into something so much more than what they are. He makes you Kori Bridegam staff writer The movie “Red Tails” is an amazing tribute to not only the struggles of war but also the struggles of people op-

stop and reconsider how you look at everything in your life, and that’s before you finish the first chapter.

There is something perfect about getting absolutely lost in a book, completely entranced by the characters and their struggles. Hazel has to decide whether she will be Augustus’ burden or miracle, all while deciding if how she lives her life is right or wrong, if her favorite book was written by a complete loser and if she has a chance of ever finding out before her cancer gets the best of her.

Augustus, on the other hand, just wants to be remembered. He’s hell-bent on leaving his mark on his peers so they can remember him as the man he wanted to become, and meeting and eventually loving Hazel helps him do that.

The book is incredibly involved and takes you down several roads that you want to find the end to as fast as you can but never actually leave them, because that would mean it was over. As he showed in “Looking for Alaska,” Green throws in sentences every few chapters that will literally make you stop and reread them 100 times before you continue.

Green left me in tears, with goose bumps and a smile on my face. I would recommend this book to anyone until I was blue in the face. It was moving, inspiring and gorgeous. Most importantly, it made me want to live my life as beautifully as possible, as if I owe it to Augustus and Hazel. That’s how John Green works. His books will leave you wanting more from him and from yourself, and that’s what good authors do.

In closing, I leave you with my favorite quote from Green, one that I think many students at Manhattan High School could agree with.

“When adults say, ‘Teenagers think they are invincible’ with that sly, stupid smile on their faces, they don’t know how right they are. We need never be hopeless, because we can never be irreparably broken. We think that we are invincible because we are.

We cannot be born, and we cannot die. Like all energy, we can only change shapes and sizes and manifestations.

They forget that when they get old. They get scared of losing and failing. But that part of us greater than the sum of our parts cannot begin and cannot end, and so it cannot fail.”

pressed because of race.

The movie took place in World War II Europe at the Tuskegee program’s training base. The movie is based around a group of five African American fighter pilots

who are battling for freedom abroad that they didn’t get at home. Even with the same training and ability as their white counterparts, the Tuskegee pilots are forced to

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Things Not to Miss in February graphic and descriptions by Cole Anneberg compiled by Ben Shields

MUTEMATH “The odd soul tour”

of Montreal “Paralytic Stalks”

American alternative rock band Mutemath will perform music from “Armistice” and “Odd Soul,” with an opening act from Canon Blue at 8 p.m. at the Beaumont Club. It’s made the extremities of others appear average and yet it doesn’t seem to be enough for the quartet, partially due to how “Odd Soul” is extracted from every bit of the musical spectrum. Tickets avaiable on Ticketmaster.com and at the door.

Beaumont Club 4050 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64111.

Of Montreal’s newest album with the hit single “Gelid Ascent” has a bit of Animal Collective in the waves of electronic sounds and in the vocal strain of “Spiteful Intervention.” “Dour Percentage” is a replica of ‘70s glam rock. “Paralytic Stalks is full of eclectic and inventive sound which will keep the listener thinking ‘whats next?” Available in retail stores and online.

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George lucas “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3d”

Jodi Picoult “lone wolf”

Remade in 3D, a sci-fi adventure that takes place before the birth of Luke Skywalker. The galactic government has been weakened, and when the peaceful planet of Naboo is threatened by the giant Trade Federation, it seems that nobody will step in to defend Queen Amidala and her people.

Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to find a settlement and discover the extent of the planet’s peril. Opening in theaters, presented in 3D.

Edward Warren has been living in Thailand for five years, a prodigal son who left his family after an irreparable fight with his father, Luke.

But he gets a frantic phone call: his dad lies comatose in a NH hospital, gravely injured in the same accident that has also injured his younger sister Cara. “Lone Wolf” looks at the intersection between medical science and moral choices. Available in retail stores and online.

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Tina Fey, Kanye stir up excitement in 2012

Entertainment

Extremely insightful and incredibly close

Lindsey Goff editor-in-chief Thank you Jonathon Safran Foer for writing the book “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”.

The book has been adapted into a movie directed by Stephen Paldry, and it is now one of my favorite movies of all time.

For starters, you can’t go wrong with the cast list that they have: Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks, even John Goodman. The best actor, however, is one with very little experience, Thomas Horn, who plays Oskar Schell. Oskar is a young boy battling over the loss of his father. Showing signs of autism, it’s clear that he has a hard time understanding the emotions his mom is feeling and the pain he inflicts upon her when he tells her that he wishes she was the one who fell from the World Trade Center.

Oskar is on the search for a key that he found in a vase of his father’s. The only indication that it has an owner is the name Black that is written on an envelope. Osker sets off on a journey to find the lock the key opens, but in reality he is searching for a way to hold on to the memory of his father for just a little longer.

During his adventure, he meets the most amazing people, and every person has a story to tell, but no lock for him.

“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” may have awful ratings, but it’s honestly one of the most hearttouching movies that I’ve seen about 9/11. It takes a different view. Rather than focusing on the military perspective, your eyes are placed on a young boy who would do anything just to see his father shrug his shoulders again or practice karate.

I don’t see how there could be a single dry eye in the movie theater, and not just because of the beautiful story that Osker tells, but because everyone remembers what happened that day. We were all affected in one way or another. Even if it wasn’t so drastic, we’ve felt the pain that 9/11 left.

Sports January 27, 2012 Manhattan High

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Sports Notes Indians fall at Dodge City Taylor Weisman staff writer On Friday and through the weekend the Manhattan High Boys Basketball team traveled to Dodge City for the annual Tournament of Champions where they went 1-2, losing the fourth place game in overtime to St. James Academy from Kansas City.

The Indians were able to beat Ulysses but lost to Hutchinson and St. James Academy. The Indians guarded well according to head basketball coach Tim Brooks, but it was not enough to do any damage in the tournament.

“We got to work on offensive execution, taking better shots, and not turning the ball over,” Brooks said.

The Indians now sit at 5-5 following the tournament.

Girls continue undefeated Sarah Shi staff writer The Manhattan High Varsity Girls basketball team continued their undefeated streak last week, beating Highland Park 49-31.

“The game went pretty well. At first it was a ragged game, but we pulled away in the second and third quarter,” varsity coach Scott Mall said.

Senior Mari Jo Massanet scored the most with 18 points, while senior Onyeka Ehie scored 13 and sophomore Darby Price put in a total of six.

“Last week we came out undefeated and that went really well,” Ehie said. “But the McPherson tournament is where we’ll have harder competition. We really need to improve our game for this tournament.”

“This tournament will be really good for us,” Mall said. “It will important and an intense three games for us. Everyone wants to win the championship.”

Photo by Keziah McNair

Schartz creates legacy

players to work with.

"Well I was excited to have the opportunity and I was well aware of the expectations Three years ago head coach and it would take a lot of hard Joe Schartz began his career work to maintain the level of after long time head coach success,” Schartz said.

Butch Albright retired and Schartz is 27-0 in regumade an instant impact. He lar season games and 3-3 in has yet to lose a regular season playoff games. Next season, game and led the Indians to Schartz and the Tribe will three consecutive Centennial have to defend their 27 game League titles. winning streak.

During Albright's last season “He’s a real good leader. He as head coach the Indians takes concept of football and finished 4-5, ending a disapapplies it to life examples. pointing season and Albright's Hard work pays off, pride in career, opening the door for yourself and never quitting. there, expectations were set, Schartz.

With two-time Flint Hills I'm just carrying out the tradiIt may seem like Schartz Player of the Year Ty Suggs tion," Schartz said. "I was also turned the program around. graduating this year, Schartz blessed with an intact coachHowever Schartz thinks that ing staff and a quality group of and the Tribe will look for new everything was already there.

Taylor Wesiman staff writer

"The program was well established, work ethic was

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Success is determined by the hard work the players and coaches put in.

-- Schartz

Indian signings

leadership at both running back and quarterback.

When asked about next year's starters, Schartz stated that the players will be evaluated over the off-season.

"Every year is the same evaluation, no guarantees. The players have six months of hard work and it will be whoever works the hardest and seizes the opportunity," Schartz said.

Passing has not been the highlight of the Tribe's offense in his three years as coach.

Running the ball and a tough defense had dominated the spotlight for the Indians.

"It's football. Even in the pros you see the teams who can run the ball well win, especially at the high school level," Schartz

said.

Many people thought after last year’s senior class graduated Schartz would have a tough time finding success. Now the Tribe is faced with the same challenge but should have no issues finding that success.

"We don't make that a priority," Schartz said. "Success is determined by the hard work the players and coaches put in."

Schartz has been very successful and looks to continue that success next season with a young team and high hopes for a state championship.

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Francis and Lindsay sign to play ball The bowling team competed at Little Apple Lanes on Tuesday. Emporia, Junction City, and Shawnee Heights were all in attendance. The Varsity boys team took first. The team competed yesterday in Junction City. Bowling competes again next Monday at Little Apple Lanes where they will compete against Washburn Rural, Emporia and Hayden. photo by Carly tracz

Swimmers take first After the meet MHS swimmers had their hardest workout of the year Friday. Each The Manhattan High Swim individual attempted to swim Team took second place at its 100 100s, or 10,000 yards of swim meet Jan. 18. Newton total swimming in the two-andwas first and Emporia was a-half hour practice. The 100 third. MHS had three first 100s is a tradition on the swim place finishes. Ryan Cady was team and it marks the peak of first in the 1-meter diving the swimmers training. completion, Brett Bandy took This week the Indians’ two first in the 100-yard butterfly divers, Ryan Cady and Evan and Cameron Beauregard Olsen, will go to a diving-only received first in the 100-yard meet in Olathe. freestyle.

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Above: Baseball coaches Lon Ostrom and Don Hess watch as senior baseball players Derek Francis and Brooks Lindsay sign their letters of intent to play baseball in college. Francis signed on to play at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Lindsay signed on to play at Cowley County Community College in Arkansas City, Kansas. photo courtesy of Pam Stokes

Wrestling takes Northwest sure."

Hilgers placed fifth in his weight class.

Hard work is definitely payLast Friday and Saturday, the ing off for the Indians.

Manhattan High Boys wres"We've worked more on techtling team traveled to Overnique," sophomore Michael land Park for the Blue Valley Leeper said. "We've been going Northwest Invitational.

The Indians took first overall, pretty hard in practice." beating second place Lawrence Hilgers also said practices have been shortened a little bit by 74.5 with a total of 266.5 to allow the wrestlers to rest points.

Lawrence followed with 192 up.

Junior Michael Forshee and points and Newton was third seniors Bryan Wood and Ty with 187 points.

After the first day, the Tribe Suggs all advanced to championship matches in their weight led the tournament with 113 classes. points. After the semi-final round, Manhattan remained in Junior Dallas Vesta had a big night, pinning last year’s the lead with 183 points.

State runner-up to advance A rarity happened at the to the championship match. tournament for the Indians: Sophomore Josh Mullin won all 15 of the wrestlers that Manhattan took to Northwest in overtime to also advance to the championship match. placed.

Going into the final round, "That's the first time I have ever seen that happen," senior the team scores were Manhattan, 235.5 points; Lawrence, Taylor Hilgers said. "We took 15 and placed 15, so it's a good 176 points; and Newton, 173 points. memory from this year for Kassidy Scroggs sports editor

is looming in the near future Juniors Jase Stone and Mito the State Championship," and a state championship is chael Forshee each took first Leeper said. "And for myself I the No. 1 goal. place in their weight classes. would like to place top six at "I'm hoping we can make it Mullin, Vesta, Wood, and State."

Suggs placed second in their weight classes.

Placing third for the Indians in each of their weight classes were seniors Drew Unruh, Percy Davis, Trey Campbell, and sophomore Michael Leeper.

Senior Deion Parker and junior Davis Matthews placed fourth while sophomore Kian Clemens and junior CJ Moorman-Meador placed fifth.

"The sophomores are doing real well, Kian Clemens and Mike Leeper," Hilger said.

Headed into their match Wednesday night, the Indians were 52-18 and their pin record was 27-3.

Wednesday was senior night for the wrestling team as they Above: Sophomore Michael Leeper faces his opponent from Olathe Northwest took on Olathe Northwest. on Wednesday night. Leeper placed third at the Blue Valley Northwest tournaThe Tribe beat Olathe North- ment last Friday and Saturday. The Indians took first in the tournament and beat west, 46-28.

Olathe Northwest at home on senior night on Wednesday. photo by Keziah McNair Post-season for the wrestlers

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Features January 27, 2012 Manhattan High

Birth order contributes to personality Lindsey Goff editor in chief Many studies have been done over how birth order affects a child’s personality.

Whether you’re a twin, the oldest, a middle child, or the youngest, the order of your birth determines certain traits about you.

The first child tends to be taller and weigh more. Norwegian researchers have even said that they are smarter than the rest of their siblings by an average of three IQ points. For every child thereafter it drops a point.

The firstborn also tends to look after his or her younger siblings and be a mother hen.

Parents have to often remind them that raising their brothers or sisters is not their responsibility. They are also over-achievers, wanting to get everything that they can done in an efficient manner, not cutting themselves slack for a slip-up.

“She’s mostly helped me in sports, like in softball. But whenever we have a problem she helps me,” junior Ally Massanet said of her older sister, senior Mari Jo Massanet.

The middle child typically goes with the flow and stays under the radar. Most middle children tend to make closer bonds with their friends because they don’t feel as though they are as important as the rest of the kids in their family. They do many things first, like staying the night at a friend’s house when they’re in kindergarten, whereas the older child may not have had a sleep-over until they were in first grade. It’s easy for middle children to feel

ignored by their parents, so they try to fit in with everyone at school as well.

The youngest child is usually very outgoing and adventurous. However, they often aren’t viewed in the family as the brightest or strongest.

“Mari Jo has been on varsity since we’ve moved here so that’s really important. She’s the golden child,” Ally Massanet said. “And it’s really different for each class.

Some stuff I’m better at and some stuff she’s better at, like physics. I’m awful at physics but she’s so good at it.”

Parents often wonder why the baby of the family hasn’t reached certain milestones as quickly as their older siblings, and that can hurt the youngest’s confidence.

“I feel like my parents definitely favor Mari Jo, because she’s on varsity they always go to her games, and I mean I do understand. Varsity is really important,” Ally Massanet said.

For twins or multiples the set-up can be a bit tricky.

It can be hard to tell which sibling takes on the tasks of the oldest and the youngest.

Does a few seconds truly differentiate who is oldest and youngest? Some studies say yes. However, in the case of the quintuplets here are Manhattan High School that line is a bit blurry.

“Most people look at me as the oldest which is really weird to me,” junior Holly Morris said.

Holly is in fact the last born; however, she does take charge when tasks need to be completed and is often viewed as the oldest even by her own sisters.

“I definitely think that Holly seems like the older sister, then me, and I would say that Kasey and Mallory are like the youngest,” junior Jordan Morris said.

All of the girls feel like

cursed with being pretentious and rude. However, that’s truly not the case.

It all depends on how the child is raised. Many only children learn people skills from their parents and their

that they’re supposed to, so if your description doesn’t sound right it’s okay. Typically, the younger children are the ones that take adventures, not the oldest. But people still have their person-

SWEET TWEETS @deanteburton8: “random old man comes up and shakes my hand.

And says I enjoyed watching you play ball and proud that your now a wildcat.

Made my Day.” @ash_jump: “Oh my godddd. I could live off of Greek yogurt #sodelish” @tgoodiez23: “Nothin like cookie dough for breakfast #:)” The Morris quintuplets juniors Mallory, Kasey, Holly and Jordan each have different hobbies that take up their time.

Holly recently started participating in pageants, while Jordan avidly works with dogs. Mallory and Kasey both participate in Special Olympics games and America’s Got Special Talent.

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they get lost in the mix every now and then, though. Having three sisters can become a battle for attention from your parents.

“Every once in awhile we find a parent favors another,” Holly said.

Then there is the only child. Some people say that kids with no siblings are

older friends, giving them an upperhand when it comes to manners. They are usually very ambitious and articulate because they have that constant spotlight from their parents, pushing them to be better.

Every family structure is different and not every child will fit into the mold

alities and their decisions can be surprising.

“Mari Jo has always been the adventurous one. When we were little she bet me that she could spend an entire summer in our barn in the backyard. She never did and I never got my money, but she always does stuff like that,” Ally Massanet said.

MHS student crowned ‘Miss MHK’ try new activities. Students know what they like to do and what they’re good at By their senior year in high and aren’t very open to new ideas. Trying something new school, people don’t usually Kaitlin Wichmann staff writer

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paid off for Manhattan High School senior Sophia Tolentino.

She was one of eight women ranging from ages 17 to 24

Manhattan High Senior Sophia Tolentino gets crowned by current Miss Outstanding Teen Kansas Caitlyn Webb. The Miss Manhattan pageant was Tolentino’s first pageant, but after winning the crown, Tolentino intends to compete for Miss Kansas in June.

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who competed for the title of Miss Manhattan and Miss KState. Tolentino took home the crown of Miss Manhattan. She was the youngest competitor at the age of 17.

“I wasn’t expecting to win at all. All of the girls were incredible and I was so proud of them,” Tolentino said.

This was Tolentino’s first pageant.

“I first heard about it through my mom who was friends with one of the women that co-directed the pageant,” Tolentino said. “I prepared by getting advice from Caitlyn Webb.”

Webb, a junior at Manhattan High, is currently Miss Outstanding Teen Kansas.

The areas of competition included an interview, a swimsuit and evening gown portion, a talent presentation and an on-stage question.

“I was most nervous about the interview and the on-stage question. The interview took place in the morning and then the judges formed a question that was specific to each contestant,” Tolentino said. “I knew that whatever happens, happens.”

The pageant wasn’t just about looking pretty. Each

contestant had a platform that they were promoting.

The platform could be about a problem in society or promotion of a charitable cause.

“My platform is about the ‘R word.’ It’s about raising awareness about the use of the word ‘retarded,’” Tolentino said. “My advice for others interested in pageants is to just be real, and do it for the right reasons, such as your platform.”

Tolentino will compete for Miss Kansas in June.

“I plan on getting a new ballgown and learning a new song for the talent portion,” Tolentino said. This is her sixth year in choir.

Though it was a great experience, Tolentino’s still unsure about her future in upcoming pageants.

“Right now I’m pretty busy and mostly focusing on college. I want to attend K-State and after that I might have more time to do pageants,” Tolentino said.

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Students go abroad

historical sites in Europe that are connected to much of the literature students read in high Each year Manhattan High school classes,” Kipp said.

The travel accommodations School has several school trips are first by plane and then by to foreign countries in the night train to each of the three summer. This year one such trip to Europe includes visita- countries to make travel time tion to London, England; Paris, more convenient.

The minimum amount of France; and Florence, Italy. people needed to make the ex“...This is my first visit to cursion possible is six enrolled Europe, so I am extremely travelers, either students or Continued from page 3 excited,” Charles Kipp, the family members. sponsor for this trip, said.

Red Tails “At this point we have four The trip will last 10 days do simple, menial jobs beenrolled with another two or (including travel) and consist cause they were thought to be of attractions such as Big Ben, three relatively firmly commitinferior. The story line follows the Eiffel Tower, and the Sisted. I would love to have many the young pilots through their tine Chapel. more,” Kipp said. “It will be various trials of honor, survival a great opportunity as those “This trip provides opand bravery. who have taken the tour will portunities to see iconic This movie was directed

by Anthony Hemingway, well known for directing the movie “Ali,” and produced by George Lucas who paid for everything out of pocket because he was so confident with the outcome. According to the New York Times, he wants to prove that with “Red Tails,” he can still make the kind of movie everyone in the world will want to see.

“Red Tails” falls under the genres of action, adventure and drama, and with actors like Cuba Gooding Jr. and Neyo featured in the film the talent didn’t disappoint.

I give the movie a solid five out of five because it appealed to every emotion I hope for in a movie. I cringed when I didn’t know who would make it, I shook with the same adrenaline they felt and I cried with them. This movie was a fresh depiction of a war movie that kept out the dry facts. Interesting until the very end, I would recommend “Red Tails” to anyone who craves a realistic adventure.

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testify.”

The cost to go on the trip is approximately $4,000, which Kipp said is a fairly reasonable price due to the large amount of travel, though additional fees will be added to this if students miss the deadline to sign up by Feb. 15.

The specific dates of the trip to Europe are June 4-15.

For more information talk to Kipp in A-112.

One other trip taking place is to Peru with the main attraction being Machu Pichu. It will be taking place June 11-19.

Students who are interested in the Peru trip should contact Bonnie Manuel in E-115.

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Continued from page 1 Band Directors Dr. Donald Linn, a music professor at K-state, and Dr. Frank Tracz, the KSU marching band director, pushed the kids to learn new music throughout the weekend leading up to their final performance on Sunday. “The last performance on Sunday was like three hours long, but fun to show off what we had learned,” Sophomore Sammi Grieger said.

Fellers and Grieger both agreed that the clinic had a lasting impression on them and that in the long run was beneficial to their possible musical aspirations.

“Even if I don’t stay in the music department in the future, it was nice to learn more about it and become better at playing my instrument,” Fellers said.

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German students present to middle school students in an exploring Foreign Language class at Anthony Middle School yesterday. Presentations include a dialogue between two students, a run through of the numbers and months, a comparison of German and American culture, and a German fairy tale. The activities were designed to encourage students to take foreign language classes early in their high school careers. “This is a wonderful program,” junior Tyler Cochran said.

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