Senior Issue 2017-18
IN THIS ISSUE
Staff Editors-In-Chief
Goodbye Olathe North Chronicle Staff Seniors
Ana Schulte Magda Werkmeister Lauren Yoksh
Copy Editor Isabella Bray
Business Manager Amara Lindsey
News Editor
See next page for more details
Alex Thompson
Features editor Abigail Miles
A&E editor Emma Reuter
goodbye chronicle seniors 3 / the evolution of north 4 / words of
Sports Editor
wisdom 8 / all the books we cannot see 10 / where are the eagles going to land next 14 / the senior most likey to... 18 / senior stats 22 / the good ol' days 24 / memeology 28 / best of the chronicle 30
Kylee Weber
Opinions Editor Haley McGriff
Staff artist Contact Information
Josie Sloan
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The Chronicle is the official high school news publication of Olathe North High School, an open forum distributed to all students 8 times a year. This is the fifth issue of volume five. The Chronicle is printed by the Sedalia Democrat, 700 South Massachusetts, Sedalia MO, 65301. This is a student publication and may contain controversial matter. The Olathe Unified School District No. 233 and its board members, officers, and employees disclaim any responsibility for the content of this student publication; it is not an expression of the School District Policy. Students and editors are soley responsible for this student publication.
Miles Arambula Jena Bright Rachel Delehanty Molly Duke David Genis Ashley Honey Kalley Jurgielski Andrea Martin Audrey McWhorter Juliana McWilliams Autumn Mesmer Paiton Stith
Advisor Robert M. Cave, Jr.
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goodbye chronicle seniors as the seniors of the chronicle staff move on to college, we reminisce about all of the memories made in the past years Design by Rachel Delehanty Editor
What is the Biggest perk of being in newspaper?
What is your favorite Mr. Cave memory?
What was your most Most memorable work night?
“The few times I ever wanted to go to a football game, I was able to get in for free! Gotta love those press passes.”
“All of the times he tried giving me input on a design and MY ideas were always better than his.”
“My favorite work night memory is from my first work night— there was a storm, the power went out, and Patrick Knott SHRIEKED. It was a great introduction to the Chronicle.”
Lauren yoksh
ana schulte
magda werkmeister
on staff 2015-2018
Co Editor-in-Chief
on staff 2015-2018
Co Editor-in-Chief
What is your favorite comic you’ve made?
on staff 2015-2018
Co Editor-in-Chief
what was your First impression of newspaper?
What has your favorite issue been this year?
“My favorite comic was the first one I created that was called Drink Water.”
“My first impression of Newspaper was just overall in awe of it all. I was super intimidated coming in.”
“The February Issue because there was consistently well-done designs and varied well-written articles.”
josie sloan
kylee weber
david genis
on staff 2015-2018
Staff Artist
“Newspaper work nights: good pizza, and good times.”
A&E Editor
on staff 2016-2018
on staff 2018
Staff Writer
Sports Editor
What is your favorite memory in Newspaper?
emma reuter
on staff 2015-2018
What has been your favorite article that you’ve worked on?
“I liked my KC Chiefs article that I designed junior year.”
Alex thompson Features Editor
on staff 2016-2018
What was your favorite position in newspaper? “Writer; because I liked that we get to write about things that are important to us and share that interest with others.”
audrey Mcwhorter Staff Writer
on staff 2015-2018
the evolution of north By Juliana Mcwilliams and Jena bright Staff Writers Design by isabella bray Copy Editor
The Olathe North Boys Basketball team wins the SubState Championship.
2O142O15 Kansas Relays Girls Sunflower Showdown 1600 M Relay Champion.
The Olathe North Girls Bowling team wins the states championship.
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The North Gym is renovated.
Olathe North Boys JV Soccer Invitational Champions.
Olathe North Cheer squad win NCA Champion Chant .
The Olathe North Theatre Department produces Shrek the Musical.
2O152O16 The North Gym is redone for a second time after it was flooded after the first renovatioons.
Kansas Relays Boy’s Sunflower Showdown 400 M Relay Champion.
The Distinguished Scholars Program wins Battle of the Brains.
The Olathe North Softball team wins thirsd at State.
The Olathe North Boys Soccer team wins the Reginoal Championship.
Olathe North Cheer Squad win NCA Performance Top Team.
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2O162O17 Dave Morford ends his time as principal at Olathe north and is replaced by Jason Herman.
Eagle Extras introduces students to the new program that rewards students for good behavior.
Parking spots are now assigned and parking tags are required to park in the Olathe North parking lot.
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The make A Wish Club is formed and grants a 3-yearold boy, Will, his wish of going to the beach to swim with turtles.
Olthe North Girls Softball win Class 6A Regionals.
Eagle Half Time is added to the Olathe North bell schedule giving students 50 minutes to eat lunch and do homework.
2O172O18 The Auditorium, Litle Theatre and Blue Room are renovated.
At the first pep assembly of the year, Olathe North’s new mascot was unveiled.
Olathe North’s Wrestling and Cross Country teams win state titles and the Drill Team and DECA win nationals.
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WORDS OF WISDOM: SENIOR EDITION
By Amara Lindsey
Business Manager It’ s say okay t Goh no. –A o ma sht n on
“How you remember high school is determined by how active you are throughout your school” -Grant Hrabic
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Not e ner. veryon e A and ccept y can be mov our med a wine on io . –Da vid crity Gen is No matter how immune you think you are, senioritis is a definitely a thing. –Savannah Richmond
“get involv ed and step out of yo zone. Gett ur comfort ing involv ed will all new friend ow you to s and give make you skills your time like manag , that you ing ca n use in th Elizabeth A e future!” lley
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Don’t stress too much, at the end of the day everything does and will work out. -Imaan Azeem
WORDS OF WISDOM: STAFF EDITION
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Les deseo felicidad y tranquilidad en el futuro, que nos recuerden y que usen sus vidas para ayudar a otros. I wish you happiness and calm in your future, that you remember us, and that you use your life to help others. - Marta Siva.
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You are fortunate enough to live in a world that will allo you to reinvent yo w urself many times over. It is never too late to change the course of your life. Hellen Keller probably said it be st “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so lo ng at the closed do that we do not see or the one which has been opened for us — We Bereaved, 19 .” 29 - Larry Swanso n
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All the
Books
we cannot see
After four years in pre-AP and AP English classes, we, the seniors of the Olathe North Chronicle, decided to sit down and rate all the books we have read (or perhaps skimmed) throughout our high school careers. Here are the results.
Freshman Year
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd AUDREY: This book was beautiful, heartbreaking, warm and a great way to start off freshman year. This book was an easy read and applicable to freshman as it deals with relevant issues like racism and sexism.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Kylee: A cutting edge novel that brings the truth and beauty to life. Gracefully written and impactful towards the reading.
Animal Farm by George Orwell lauren: Wowza. Who knew pigs were commies? This book opened my eyes to the horrific yet very intriguing dynamic of the Russian Revolution. Ra-ra Rasputin!
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare David: Shakespeare’s classic tragedy stands up today. The language barrier is there, but once it becomes understood, the beautiful language reveals itself as the iconic masterpiece it is so often considered. ANA: This play is so beyond a 2018 audience. Two teens falling in love and killing themselves for each other? Gross!
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck DAVID:A heartbreaking novel about humanity in the Great Depression, masterfully written and utterly human.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding audrey: While I enjoyed the story in this novel, the message was very disturbing. I personally just like to believe that a bunch of young boys wouldn’t all kill each other if they lived on an island.
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sophomore Year Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
Kylee: A slow book that makes the reader utterly confused. Wouldn’t recommend reading this book to any-
one!
ANA: “Tell ‘em ya dong’s grown sence ya los’ your eye.” Yes. That is an actual quote from Grapes of Wrath. There was also an entire chapter about dirt. That’s all.
Antigone by Sophocles Josie: Antigone was okay. I was here for the teen angsty Greek play, but it made little impact on my life.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Lauren: After reading both this novel as well as George Orwell’s 1984, I have to wonder if the two authors collaborated on their ideas, or if the fear of a communist takeover was just super prevalent in the 40s.
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens ana: An epic tale of love, war, and horrific violence! If you don’t love this book, you’re boring.
Jekyll and Hyde by Robert Louis Stephenson Alex: A classic novel about a man’s struggle with his evil side. This book also struggles to keep reader’s attention.
Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Ana: A boy’s journey from childhood to adulthood; from Afghanistan to America, complete with plot twists and the unbreakable bond of friendship. I think I cried for two hours straight.
junior Year Nonfiction Books
Ana: I read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and it was a banger of a book. It provokes a discussion about race, humanity, and consent. Good read!
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Alex: Can be related to the 21st century because it teaches us that there are still harlots everywhere.
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Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Ana: ADD ANA’S REAL COMMENTARY IN HEREI read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and it was a banger of a book. It provokes a discussion about race, humanity, and consent. Good read!
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry Audrey: This play was an easy read and very interesting. It was upsetting when all their money was taken away purposelessly, but in the end the family was united by their deep love and value for each other.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Kylee: A unique romantic story line that allows the audience to connect with every character. Although the tragedies that occur, every person brings a beauty to the tale. Lauren: How do I convey how much I love this book in just a few sentences? This book is chopped full of symbols and archetypes and all that good stuff. Oh yeah, and also unrequited love and murder.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
lauren: What do I have to say about Huck Finn? I love positive character arcs! Despite not being able to understand half of what good old Huckleberry was saying, I enjoyed Mark Twain’s take on this era. Except when it gets to the end.
senior Year All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr audrey: This book was very beautifully written, and also got me into a lot of arguments with other kids in my English class over topics like morality, and free will. I enjoyed this moving story while still critically questioning Werner. lauren: A magnificent tale of love, birds, snails, and radios. The evil characters are evil, and the good characters are whole-heartedly human. I cannot recommend this book enough.
Othello by William Shakespeare KYLEE: A drama filled tragedy that brings the reader to question loyalty. The betrayal and pain the characters goes through impacts the reader through the use of beautiful diction and ironic scenes.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston Josie: Their Eyes Were Watching God was a nice read. I loved the dialect and the character development, but the twist at the end left me in tears.
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Magda: I was taking relatively strong painkillers when I read this; the dizzying effect of the drug paired with
the impressionistic writing style really made it a wild ride. I wasn’t here when these losers rated the books - it deserves four stars.
1984 by George Orwell DAVID: The stone faced world of 1984 is frightening just as it is fascinating. Winston’s struggle against Big Brother is relatable and warns people about our modern day society in an apocalyptic sense.
The final standings most loved: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee most hated:
Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck By David Genis, Audrey McWhorter, Emma Reuter, Ana Schulte, Josie Sloan, Alex Thompson, Kylee Weber, Magda Werkmeister, and Lauren Yoksh
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Where are the eagles going to land next? Find out where Olathe North Seniors will “land” after they graduate, along with facts and figures about college. DESIGN BY ABIGAIL MILES interviews by Miles Arambula, Molly Duke, Andrea Martin, Ashley honey Editor Staff Writers
1.4%
of Olathe students are going to the west coast after High School.
States included are: Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California.
University of California-Los Angeles is the most applied to university in America.
75% of students get accepted into their first choice colleges, yet 57% don’t have enough money to attend.
the West Coast
Brigham Young University
Stanford University
Colin Kalicki 775,000 males and 1,575,000 females enroll in college each year, which means that 60% of enrollments into college are female students.
Colin stated that he wants to go to Stanford because it is know for its good education as well as the good location in California. He also states that Stanford has a good community, in which supports students and isn’t as competitive.
Georgia Mitchell “My parents went there and it’s always been my dream college.”
The midWest
South Dakota School of Minds and technology
69%
of Olathe students are staying in the Midwest after High School. Washburn University Oral Roberts University
States included are: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana.
The average graduate owes more than $37,000 in student debt.
Grace Lickteig “I loved the enviornment up there. I went to study geology and the mountain up there are intruiging. It’s a small college so I believe I’ll get the one on one attention Id like to receive.”
59% of students don’t know when their loans will be paid off.
Maddie Stipsits “I visited the campus and I really liked it and I really connected with the (softball) coaches and players that were there.”
Textbook prices have inflated by 812% in the past 30 years, which is even more than the inflation of college.
Josie Sloan “I chose Oral Roberts University because the campus environment felt like my home away from home. Also the staff and students were super friendly and helped make the admission process easy.”
86.9% of freshmen are expected to complete their degree in four years or less, which saves more money.
the Mideast Ashley Elliot
“I chose Missouri University of Science and Technology because I wanted to go to the college that had a strong enginering program that was out-of-state but not too far away.”
Missouri University of science and technology Vanderbilt University
21%
Ellie Miller “When I began my college search I had an idea what Vanderbilt was. After I vistited for the first time I fill in love with everything about the campus. It already felt like home and I was so excited to live in Nashville, also known as the music city. They are also one of the only schools in the country to have a major in enviornmental sociology.”
of Olathe students are going to the Mideast after High School.
States included are: Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Lousiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinios, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota.
MILITARY, WORKFORCE AND OTHER: The army is the second largest employer. The Army is older than the United States.
The Army has a large amount of land, and if it was all combined it would be the size of Hawaii and Massachusetts combined.
4.1%
of the Olathe North seniors are going into the military.
2.1%
of the Olathe North seniors are going into the workforce.
4.1%
of the Olathe North seniors are undecided.
5%
East coast States included are: Maine, Massachusetts New Hampshire, Vermont, Institute of Massachusetts, Rhode Technology Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, DelRochester Institute aware, Maryland, of Technology West Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida.
Duke University
of Olathe students are going to the East Coast after High School. Shulammite Lim “I generally liked that geeky culture there because they have what they call a hacking culture where the student sneak things on top of buildings and such and stay there for a couple of weeks. I think it’s really cool how they’re unconventional in general. Plus I’m doing computer science so that is a big plus.”
Grace Gerber “R.I.T has the major that I want and my majoris so specific that I had to go to that school. The other schools [just] didn’t have it.”
Only .4% of undergraduates attend one of the Ivy League schools. The Ivy League schools consist of: Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University.
Dana Baker “[Duke has] good academics [and a] javelin [team].”
1 out of 4 college students have a STD. Curtis Institue of Music in Pennsylvania has the lowest acceptance rate with 4.9%, followed by Stanford with 5.1%.
Maine is overall the safest state in America. It has a population of 1.33 million and ranked #1 in low violent crime.
By Jena Bright, Rachel Delehanty, Kalley Jurgielski
The Senior Most Likely to...
Staff Writers
Design by Haley McGriff
Editor
Have their Style appear in a Fashion Show: Marissa Lux
Gustavo Trejo
Have their Hair become a Well Known Style: Morgan Salazar
Prinston Hoang
Be a Profesional Athlete: Dana Baker
Eric Dooley
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Paige Gorter
17-18 Ryan Harra
Come back and Teach at North: Brianna Cooper
Cole Carmody
Become a Stand Up Comedian: Vivian Richardson
Moheen Mian
Be Married in a year: Ryan Foster
Destin Kimball
Win the Lottery and Lose the Ticket: Madi Knecht
Max Flower
Cry when they get a Puppy: Danielle Pecana
Rick Branson
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Win an Oscar (Movie): Natalie Crane
Ashton Gohman
Win a Grammy (Music): Adonis Knight
Payton Boldt
Have their Art hanging in the Nelson: Grace Gerber
Cody West
Become a YouTube Sensation Holly Evanson
Dillion Ponzer
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Allyson Tinker
David Genis
Ask “Can I Speak to the Manager?” Makenzie Kenny
Treyce Stephenson
Be the “Mom” Friend: Abby Leeds
Grant Hrabik
Cure Cancer Ellie Miller
Colin Kalicki
Unintentionally Break the Law: Hayley Hyre
David Porter
Convict that Person of that Crime: Rylie Kieso
Jarrodd Miller
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Senior Stats
DESIGN BY ABIGAIL MILES Editor
LEAST FAVORITE ASSIGNMENT THAT YOU HAVE HAD IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER:
22.7% 9.1%
9.1% 52.3%
ARE YOU IN A PROGRAM?
Honors Biology Bug ProjectFreshman year Pecha KuchaSophomore year ON Big BrotherSenior year Grammar BlackbeltSophomore year A Tale of Two CitiesSophomore year Summer projects (general)
FAVORITE MEMORY DURING HIGH SCHOOL
1. Football season 2. Marching band 3. Homecoming and or prom
yes no
FAVORITE TEACHER GOING TO COLLEGE?
1. Mr. Williams 2. Mr. martin FAVORITE CLASS
yes no
1. Band 2. Weight lifting 3. Exrcise Science 4. Photography
HOW MANY ENERGY DRINKS ARE CUPS OF COFFEE A DAY? 40% said no cups
30% said 1 cups
15% said 2 cups
15% said 4 cups
FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA APP
Snapchat
FAVORITE MOVIE OR TV SHOW FROM THE EARLY OR MID 2000s
1 2 3 4 5
Spongebob wizards of waverly place Avatar Drake and Josh Pokemon
6 7 8 9 10
Kim Possible
zoey 101 Friends That’s so Raven Toy Story
HOW MANY ALL NIGHTERS IN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER? 46%
0
or never
1
7%
3 6
15% 9%
11 18 30
7% 7% 9%
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A LOOK INTO THE TRENDS AND EVENTS DURING ON Seniors years or high school By molly duke and miles arambula Staff Writers design by amara Lindsey Business Manager
2014
One of the stranger trends that took place in 2014 was focused around armpit hair. Specifically the dying the armpit hair. During the year a Seattle hairdresser tried dying armpit hair out of pure curiosity, and sparked a revolution. Many feminist women started to dye their armpit hair in response, sharing their idea that women shouldn't have to be hairless to be considered beautiful.
In 2014, Kylie Jenner made an appearance with lip injections. However, the celebrity claimed it was merely overlining, and that she had no work done. This lead to many followers trying to imitate her big lips by overlining. Although some were successful in creating natural looking luscious lips, many just looked like clowns.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was a challenge that swarmed the internet in 2014. In involved either donating money to the ALS Association, or dumping a bucket of ice cold water on yourself. It originated with Pete Frates, and only grew more popular as the internet granted it with fame. The challenge raised an estimated one hundred and fifteen million dollars for the association.
Politics: On August 9, 2014, white police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed Michael Brown, an unarmed black man. He had his hands up, begging for his life. In the days following Brown’s death, riots broke out in Ferguson, Missouri, where he had been murdered. The first wave of riots and unrest lasted two weeks. In 2014, West Africa was in the middle of the most widespread outbreak of the Ebola virus in modern history. In March of 2014, Russian troops established a presence in Crimea, following the fleeing of pro-Russian Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovych.
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2015 Inside Out, one of the most popular Pixar films, hit the screens in the year 2015. The film depicts the five emotions of an eleven year old girl, including fear, anger, sadness, joy, and envy. When Riley’s family moves to San Francisco, her world is flipped and her emotions must go on a journey to save her before she becomes depressed. With 8.2 stars on
A 15-year-old boy filed “Deez Nuts” for President through the federal election commission in July of 2015. This caught the attention of the media after Deez Nuts polled at 8% and )% in Iowa and North Carolina.
In 2015, the resell app Depop became popularized by the hipster market, and vintage band tees suddenly became popular again. So popular in fact that fast fashion stores began to replicate vintage shirts by distressing them before allowing them to hit shelves. The look of vintage still lingers in 2018, but this time in the form of distressed jeans.
On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling and ruled in favor of recognizing the marriage of same-sex couples on the same terms and conditions as those of opposite-sex couples.President Obama also becomes the first president to say transgender in a speech.
In Novemebr terrorist attacked the city of Paris, France.
Hello- Adele Can’t Feel My Face- The Weeknd What Do You Mean- Justin Bieber Cheerleader- Omi Bitch Better Have My Money- Rihanna Where Are You Now- Skrillex See You Again- Wiz Khalifa Love Me Like You Do- Ellie Goulding
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2016 People everywhere were raving about the newest musical of 2016, La La Land. Directed by Damien Chazelle, this carefully crafted love story tugs heartstring while also being pleasing to the ear. Staring celebrities Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, critics everywhere couldn’t stop talking about it.
In 2016, Vogue would not stop raving about the most simple yet fashionable pattern, stripes. Several models strutted the trend on the runway, which caused there to be sudden outburst of stripes in the fashion world. Stores such as American Eagle Outfitters, Forever 21, and H&M even had lines dedicated to stripes.
A major public controversy appeared where it was revealed that Hillary Clinton used her family’s private email server for official communications during her tenure as United States Secretary of State, rather than official State Department email accounts maintained on secure federal servers. …In July of 2016, FBI director, James Comey, concluded in a speech that Hillary Clinton was “extremely careless” with her emails.
In 2016, Disney had everyone shook with their newest release, Zootopia. The film, centered in a world with only animals as occupants, focuses on rabbit Judy Hopps. After becoming the first rabbit to be made a police officer, she goes around the city and fights crime; before she gets caught up in a mission she never would have expected. The film scored a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, enough said.
On November 8, 2016, Donald Trump was elected as the 45th president of the United States, losing the popular vote but winning the electoral college vote.
Infamous for being the centerpiece of emo culture, chokers suddenly made a comeback in 2016. Often being made of either faux velvet or plastic, the necklaces clung to the wearer’s neck giving them the iconic name. Celebrities such as Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, and Kim Kardashian have all strutted the red carpet wearing the accessory.
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2017-18
Marvel fans were left a mess after the newest marvel movie release, Infinity War. The film featured stars from many of the most famous movies, including Guardians of the Galaxy, The Avengers, and even Doctor Strange. Allegedly, the film spared no one’s feelings as characters were killed off left and right. This film isn’t one for the light hearted.
A Quiet Place, released on April 6, 2018, had people screaming in the theatres. The horror film takes place in a post apocalyptic world where monsters with hyper-hearing kill anyone who makes a noise above a whisper. John Krasinski, famously known for his role on The Office, plays the star role in the film.
Although simple, fuzzy sandals suddenly made an appearance in fashion when icon Rihanna wore them out in public for the first time. Since then, brands such as Puma and Nike have caused the popularity of the furry shoe to spike. Even though they are often made from faux fur, the foot accessory carries a heavy price tag with it, averaging around $40 a pair.
Although distressed clothing has been in style for many years, it took a turn in 2017 as ultra cropped sweatshirts hit the market. Having fabric only covering the arms and the collarbones, the item was made to wear over shirts to add some unique style to them. The clothing item has been controversial when it comes to popularity, as many find it to be just a waste of money.
When Vans came out with their new checkered pattern shoes, people had a field day. The pattern began popping up everywhere; in shirts, pants, home decor, cups, anything and everything had checkered patterns on it. The trend has still stuck around to this day, and it doesn’t show any signs of leaving.
Valentines day of 2018 marked the day of the deadly Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. A 19-year-old who had previously been a student entered the school with an AR-15 and killed 17 students and teachers.
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memeology
“mEmEolOgY”
Writing By Miles Arambula AND KALLEY JURGielski Staff Writer
Design By Kalley Jurgielski Staff Designer
Looking back on the memes that blessed (or scarred) our eyes from 2014-2018.
2014
2015
2016
-Pharrell’s Hat
-Left Shark
-”DAMN DANIEL”
-Kim Kardashian’s Butt
-Netflix and Chill
-Evil Kermit
-”That’s none of my business” Kermit Meme
-Pizza Rat
-”My longest yeah boy ever”
-Alex from Target -Rare Pepe -Gavin
-Starbucks Holiday Cup
-Confused Mr. Krabs
-Adele’s “Hello”
-Ted Cruz Zodiac Killer
-Blue and White/ Black and Gold Dress Debate
-Neanderthal Spongebob
-”He need some milk!”
-Harambe -”I’m Rick Harrison and this is my pawn shop.” -Bee Movie but _____ -Arthur’s Fist
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2017
2018
-Salt Bae
-”Gorl”
-Mocking Spongebob
-Walmart Yodeling Kid
-”Cash me outside, how bout dah?” -”Nothing but respect for MY president.”
What year has had the best memes?
69% said 2017 was the best
-Justin Timberlake Superbowl Haltime Show Selfie Kid
31%
-Tired Spongebob
said 2016 was the best
-Blinking White Guy -Tide Pods -Meryl Streep
-Distracted Boyfriend
-”If you don’t like me at my ____, then you don’t deserve me at my ____.”
-Italian Hand
-Gru’s Evil Plans
-”Wot in Tarnation?”
-Steve Harvey
-The Floor is Lava
WHAT WAS THE BEST MEME FROM EACH YEAR? 2014: “That’s nONE OF MY bUSINESS” kERMIT MEME
-”First of all...”
2015: BLUE AND WHITE/ BLACK AND GOLD DRESS DEBATE
-Clout Goggles
2016: CONFUSED MR. KRABS
-Obama/Biden Bromance
2017: DISTRACTED BOYFRIEND 2018: WALMART YODELING KID (voted memes pictured)
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CHRONICLE VOLUME 4 - ISSUE 1 - SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
Flint Michigan Facts and Information
The Flint water crisis By Molly duke Staff Writer
In 2013, Emporia Kansas won an award for the best municipal water. In April 2018, Flint, Michigan will have spent four years without suitable drinking water. When lead pipes contaminated the drinking sources of Flint, Michigan in April of 2014, thousands of people swarmed from all over the country help. Millions of water bottles were delivered to help the families struck by the disaster as discussion of how to replace the pipes began to circulate. Fifteen peoples have been confirmed dead due to the expose of lead, causing West Virginia University to launch an investigation. The investigation proved that However, four years later the worlds concern has moved on even if the crisis in Flint hasn’t. The lead pipes are still posing a threat to the small city leaving many families without clean water. The surge of donations Flint once had to get over the crisis has now been reduced to a small trickle, causing hundreds of people to struggle getting access to clean water. The city put out a statement early 2017 saying that the water was technically safe to drink, however they still recommended boiling their water or sticking to bottled water, which raises the question: Is it really safe? Several officials have commented on the flint water crisis throughout the years, ranging from politicians to the President. Donald Trump commented on the crisis, saying “It’s a shame what’s happening in Flint, Michigan. A thing like that shouldn’t happen“ during the presidential race during 2016. Barack Obama added to the news “What is inexplicable and inexcusable is once people figured out that there was a problem there, and that there was lead in the water, the notion that immediately families weren’t notified, things weren’t shut down. That shouldn’t happen anywhere.”, showing his disgust in the lack of acknowledgement Flint was receiving. Even after all of this the crisis is still in effect, sending families into despair. Some can’t afford the expensive plastic bottles, and some are simply unable to buy them in the volume they need. All the same it is essential that
What caused this?
people come together and help flint through hopefully the last of their struggles with water. As of late 2017, the city planned to finish removing the last of the damaged pipes and provide the city with a supply of clean water.
The surge of donations Flint once had to get over the crisis has now been reduced to a small trickle...
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The Flint, Michigan crisis occured because of cost cutting measures. the lead pipes were being replaced, and the water source was being switched to Lake Huron. the water was eroding iron water mains (many of the pipes are made of lead and iron) which caused the water to become contaminated, and entered into the water supply.
Design by Abigail Miles Editor
What does this mean for Flint? About 100,00 residents were exposed to the contaminated water. Lead poisioning can affect your heart, kidney and nerves. from June 2014-november 2015 12 residents were killed from lead poisoning. today it is up to 15.
What about their water source?
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Flint residents now have to use water bottles for their main water source. around 50 bottles are used in each household. an average american uses around 100 gallons of water a day, this means 757 bottles are used each day.
sq mi
of water was contaminated by coliform bacteria, lead, THMS, and legionaires disease.
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Printed in Feburary 2018. Design by Abigail Miles, story by Molly Duke. Printed in Feburary 2015, made by 2015 Chronicle staff.
CHRONICLE
Printed in September 2016, by the 2016 Chronicle staff.
Are you
Volume 2, Issue 4 February 5, 2015
afraid?
Written and edited by Kailey Scharff & Symone Sanders
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Let’s Play Some Games
On Thursday afternoons room 926 becomes a mecca for gaming, games, and game enthusiaists. What started out as a simple after-school club has become a rowdy and raucous weekly board game bonanza.
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Printed in October 2016. Design and story by Symone Sanders and Kailey Scharff.
By Josie Sloan, David Genis and Audrey Mcwhorter
“If I had a medical condition I would totally exploit it!”
“Who was that one kid who put Ketchup in his milk?”
“Why did you eat 47 peaches???” “A receding hairline on a baby!!?”
My eyebrows are going to “Do you know who else isn’t here for this love triangle?
“He looks like the thumb guy from spy kids.”
His Girlfriend.”
Printed in March 2018. By Josie Sloan, David Genis, Audrey McWhorter.
how to give gifts (Cause we Know we all suck at it)
By Staff Writer Morgan Johannesen and Lead Editor Amy Ross Yes.
“I like to eat Cheez-its with the salt side down.” “Its Friday, you’re not going to go be depressed in the Library.”
“What does acrylic paint taste like on a pancake?”
Are you JUST friends (or family) with this person?
Do you want to buy something or make it?
No
High or low Pinterest skill level?
Printed in Decmeber 2014. By Morgan Johannesen and Amy Ross.
Do you REALLY have to give them a gift? My craft skills could use some work.
Some might say I have an addiction.
No
Go to a small, local store and buy them somthing that there is NO WAY they already have. Example: !0,000 Villages in Overland Park sells fair trade handcrafted goods.
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Okay, so this craft thing may not be your gift, so take it easy: decorate a flowerpot and put a succulent in it, personalize a mug for the caffeine addict, or frame a nice picture of you guys together (Extra points if you spray paint the frame metallic!).
Oh so you Pinterest, huh? Pretty crafty? Then go big or go home. Give this best friend or family member a hand-decorated shelf, a scarf you knit ALL BY YOURSELF, or if they’re always late and forgetting stuff, a chalkboard with a cool frame from an antique store would be useful and decorative.
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CHRONICLE Volume 2, issue 6
APRIL 16, 2015
A STIMULATING DEPENDENCY
S t ude n t s ha ve be e n a bus i n g p r e s cr i be d amphetamines such as Adderall and Vyvanse not to get high, but to make sure their grades don’t ge t t o o l o w . R ea d mo r e o n p a ge 5
Printed in April 2015, photo illustration by Patrick Knott.
Printed in Septemebr 2017. Design by Abigail Miles, research by Rachel Delehanty.
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“Let the colors be with you, it can help you believe.”” Art by victor mendoza