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Peaceful transfer of power occurs
President Donald Trump’s inaguration into office promises change for the country
# Spencer Osato , Stang Staff
more will politicians complain about something and not do anything about it...Now is the time for action.” Some things that Trump’s supporters want Donald Trump to do while President is for him to build a wall separating the United States and Mexico, to get rid of Obamacare, and many others. In short, many Americans want change. They want a better economy, more jobs, better healthcare, better protection of foreign borders, and many other things. President Donald Trump said, “Every decision will be made by the people to make the country great again...we will bring back our borders, bring back our wealth, and bring back our dreams,” and “...we will hire Americans and buy American [products]” People want the power to do what they believe is correct, and the way to do this is through the government. According to President Trump, “We are transferring power from Washington, D.C., and giving it back to you, the people...January 20th, 2017, will be the day that is remembered as the day the people are the rulers of this nation again.” Trump promises that the people will have more control over the decisions in the government. Trump said, “Read what I am saying, you will not be ignored again.” People want change, and many think that Trump will deliver it to them. Although many support Trump, there are others who did not want Trump anywhere near the White House. Some even hope that Trump will be impeached. This comes from the belief that Trump is racist, sexist, and prejudiced. One thing that many could see as contradictory is when Trump said, “We will eradicate all Muslim terrorists” in his inauguration speech. However, in the same speech, he also said “there is no room for prejudice.” Some think this is contradictory because not all Muslims are terrorists, Trump’s Inauguration.. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United and the first statement could be seen as prejudice. But, nothing can be done to change States. Justice John Roberts presides as Trump places his hand over the same the result of the election. President Trump will be in office for at least four years. All Bible Lincoln used at his inauguration, and also one Trump’s mother gave him. that American citizens can do is hope that President Trump will do what is best for the country. Many have the same thought, with actor Tom Hanks (who did not support After a long, close election, the next President of the United States was sworn Donald Trump) even saying “This is the United States of America. We’ll go on. There’s into office. President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated on January 20. This makes him great like-minded people out there who are Americans first and Republicans or Democrats the 45th President of the United States, as well as the oldest United States President at second,...I hope the president-elect does such a great job that I vote for his re-election in 70 years old. Since the result of the election was close and controversial, some are angry four years.” All that Americans can do is hope and pray for the best for the future of the about Trump being the President. However, many non-Trump supporters also hope that he United States. will do what is best for the country. While some were unhappy with the result of the election, others are happy to say Plenty of people were excited that Trump was the new President. Many showed that the next president of the United States is President Donald J. Trump. As stated before, up at the inauguration, and many more watched from home. Many were even cheering all Americans can do is hope that God leads Donald Trump to be a good president, and loudly in support of Trump during his inauguration speech here in the student center. help lead to a great future for the United States. But, Americans do know that there is a Some say this is because Trump said what angry Americans wanted to hear, but plenty of new president of the United States, even if some of them do not approve of Trump. people also state that these things need to be done. According to President Trump, “No
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School News
NHS Chapter grows by a few A+ students NHS inducts new members in ceremony during chapel # Ehmry Ritsco, Stang Staff
son. She talked about how you are also defined by your character that you show to the world, so create it carefully. Besides the speeches, there is a time in the ceremony when the new inductees walk across the stage. They receive a pin and certificate of membership from different officers that they pass on the stage. Everyone will be dressed to impress for this honor. This day is special to inductees because it starts their time of being a recognized leaders at Houston Christian. Active member and senior, Caroline Burge, says, “I’m so happy I had to the opportunity to be involved in NHS, it taught me so much about leading and serving.” The values of leading and serving are what NHS is all about.
NHS Induction Senior NHS Officers and teacher advisors dress up for the induction ceremony. This is an annual ceremony, which adds new members to the National Honor Society..
Each year the Houston Christian Chapter of NHS inducts new members from the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. This induction is presented in a ceremony that is held in the chapel. Both new members and active members participate in this ceremony. This year there will be about fifty new members inducted on Wednesday, January 25th. During the ceremony there were
several speeches given by different people including, Mrs. Kathleen CoussensFlores, Mrs. Sara Welshimer, and Allison Couch, who is the president of NHS. Mrs. Coussens-Flores says, “I am very nervous for my speech, but I am still looking forward to it.” Mrs. Welshimer was the main speaker and talked about how you can define your character with glyphs, and included funny comments about her
List of New Members: Kaylin Alexander Elizabeth Allen Emma Allen Esohe Asuen Jonathan Bai Hannah Bates Carina Biar Emma Burtch Colby Cameron Jackson Carmichael Steven Claypool Abbey Conger Kirsten Cossey
Kayla Daly Katherine Davis Lauren DeLaRosa Anna Derzapf Cody Dorsett Hetian Duan Nicholas Fakhriravari Meredith Frederking Sydney Greene Anna Lauren Hanhausen Lauren Kristina Hansen Katie Hartwell Corrie Hopper Ling Jin Bell Lauren Kearns Catherine McCoy Kirsten Moore Tatiana Nadal Autumn Nicholas James Oblitas Caroline Paul Tanner Shanks Madison Smith Allison Spiers Kennedy Staggs Cheri Tang Alfred Taylor William Taylor Yudian Xu Jillian Boyd John Ellis Ricardo Escobar Conner Carmichael
Juniors and Sophomores take on Cotillion A plethora of schools come together for an elegant dance
# Hope Cubbler, Stang Staff On January 7, many Junior girls along with their escorts, attended cotillion. This dance is similar to prom, but is also combined with students from other schools. The girls wear elegant gowns, while the boys wear tuxedos, and the dance is a girls asks guys event. The schools that attended this year’s cotillion were: Houston Christian, Second Baptist, Memorial, Lamar, and Duchesne. Cotillion is comprised of dancing, food, and a dj. Every year there is a theme for the dance, with this year’s being “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” This year, cotillion was held at the Marriott Marquis downtown. This dance was said to be the first event held at this recently opening plaza. Sophomores also have the opportunity to attend cotillion. Their dance is held at the Marriott as well, but takes place on January 14. Sadly, freshmen and seniors do not have the ability to attend cotillion. The only exception is if a Junior or Senior girl asks a guy who is not in their specific grade to be their escort. While there are many schools that attend cotillion, the variety of students is said to be refreshing. Rhianna Bruegger, a junior at Second Baptist, stated, “Cotillion was so much fun!
Getting to hang out with friends from other schools while still hanging out with my school is awesome. It’s a great opportunity to get to know other people from around Houston.” Mary Claire Wilson from Lamar said, “I love how cotillion has other schools incorporated in the event so I can see all my friends that don’t go to my school and have fun with them, too.” The dance welcomes a variety of students and creates an enjoyable environment for all who attend. Junior Rebekah Brazelton said, “Cotillion was a lot of fun! It was cool being with my friends from HC and also getting to see my friends from other schools!!” Many enjoyed the opportunity to attend a dance where it was not with students solely from their school. Students from a vast majority of schools said they had a blast at cotillion. Ricky Escobar said, “The most enjoyable part of cotillion was getting to spend time with my friends and making fools out of ourselves.” The room the dance was held in was large and consisted of lounging areas, a dance floor, and eating arrangements. The ballroom was comprised of tiffany blue decor and an aura of sophistication. The dj
was on a lifted stand at the front of the dance floor and was enjoyed by many. Because of the popular tunes the the dj played, everyone eventually found their way to the dance floor. Preston Swiggart shared, “My favorite part of cotillion was watching Sean Kerrigan bust out new moves that drew everyone off of the dance floor to watch.” A variety of
students tended to express themselves on the dance floor with their interesting dance moves. In conclusion, cotillion is a wonderfully fun event that many recommend. Many say it truly was a night to remember, and was enjoyable for a large number of individuals.
Junior Cotillion Houston Christian Juniors dress to impress for Cotillion. Schools from all over the Houston area join together for a single night of fun.
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HC says goodbye to two beloved staff With heavy hearts students and falculty say goodbye to two of the school’s finest # Emily Villareal, Stang Staff “As one door closes, another door opens”. This is the mantra embraced by many as we venture into a new year, and a new semester- more specificallyat Houston Christian high school. A plethora of new opportunities arises for students, and especially for two very special faculty members here at HC. Beloved barista, Corey Gillette ,and adult chaplain, Mike Maddry announced their departure for other employment opportunities, and advancements in their careers. Mr. Maddry loyally served at Houston Christian for 10 years, and enriched the lives of hundreds of students. Mr. Maddry truly leads by example and is the quintessence of a “man of Christ.” Mr. Maddry has stumbled upon to the opportunity to impact even more people, as he has been given the opportunity to be a head pastor at Grace Bible Church. According to Mr. Maddry, the church is located “-in the Heights and has a great number of young couples and families.” And for his own hope of how he impacted on HC? Well, his “hope is that the young men in our school got to see a man who is passionate about pursuing Christ, loving his family, learning the scriptures, and living a lifestyle that is one of service, care, and sacrifice. I expect a few of those I was able to spend time with will take seriously the call to disciple others. That would mean I was successful at what I did.” Even that short excerpt from him embodies everything Mike’s ministry brought to our school: fellowship,
community, and a whole lot of love. Regardless of where both their careers take Corey Gillette, frequently referred to by them, they will always be immortalized as a “Houston students and faculty alike as “Correy The Coffee Christian Stang,” and will always be members of the Guy,” made his mark on HC in his 4 and a half years HC family. With their lasting impact on our campus, it of employment. Not only was Corey a talented barista is certain their replacements will have huge shoes to fill. who whipped up delicious concoctions, he offered every So on behalf of the HC community, we wish Mr. Maddry student a unique personal experience and connected with and Corey the best of luck in all their endeavors. every student he served. Even Corey said the thing he would miss the most at HC is “the kids and [his] conversations.” Corey’s departure, much like Mr. Maddry’s, proves to be a bittersweet one, as HC will lose two irreplaceable members of their team, but both are moving on to greater opportunities beyond what the school could offer them. Corey will be taking the head position of a food service director at a high school in Austin. Instead of being fearful of the uncertainty aligned with new beginnings, Corey has taken on his new endeavor with a great sense of hopefulness, stating, ‘’[he] was ready to move on but of course he had nerves behind it.” Although Corey is excited about what his future has in store, he fondly remembers his time Sad Goodbye Staff members Mike Maddry (left) and Corey Gillete (right) spent at HC. When asked what his favorite say goodbye to Houston Christian. HC wishes them the best as they move forward. memory was he replied,”all [his] time here was great.”
Behind the “Curtains” with the Stage Manager
Person in charge of all that goes on with the musical, Tatum Lee, answers questions about upcoming show
# Jasmine Mata, Stang Staff What is this year’s musical, and what is it about? This year’s musical is Curtains, a comedy murder mystery set in the 1950s. It follows the story of a failing musical company who discover their star has been murdered right before opening night. Lt. Cioffi comes to investigate, leading the cast on a chase to find the culprit and fix the show before it opens. Who are the leads and what role do they play? Andre Napier plays Lt. Cioffi, the main detective in the case. Caroline Pearce plays Carmen, the producer of the show. Emma Brown and Cole Little play Georgia and Aaron, formerly married composers who are working on the show together. Cameron Dasher plays Niki Harris, an actor and Lt. Cioffi’s love interest. Miho Maeda plays Carmen’s daughter, Bambi, another actor. Sam Whitaker plays Oscar, the show’s sponsor and Alex Dye plays Bobby, the show’s choreographer.
What has been the most challenging part of putting on this musical? The most challenging part of this show has definitely been the big dance numbers. Curtains is a dance heavy show, leaving the chorus and leads with a ton of choreography to learn. The show also incorporates a lot of different dance styles in its musical numbers. As a senior, do you feel as though you are even more of a leader with the group as opposed to previous years? This year we have a really strong group of seniors in the cast and crew, so there’s a lot more senior leadership than previous years. We all work really hard making the theatre department feel like a family and incorporating everyone into the show. Curtains is our last musical at HC, so I feel we’re really excited to make it the best we can.
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DSP’s does a Summer Viewing The Scholar class of 2018 views many programs to create questions
Over the summer break, the Scholar class of 2018 viewed numerous movies and television shows to practice formulating research questions in order to prepare for their upcoming thesis work. Through the summer viewing assignment, Scholars were
exposed to social, economic, philosophical, and governmental issues and ideas of the vast topics occurring in the world today. A few of the movies and television shows included Good Will Hunting, The Imitation Game, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, All in the Family, and Downton Abbey.
The Scholar Class was also exposed to two different podcasts: Physics of the Future and The Partially Examined Life. Although these were interesting, Downton Abbey became the class favorite - especially for Jake and Sierra. Jake found the rigid class divisions of the 1900s very interesting, while Sierra enjoyed learning about the mourning practices and what socially defined a scandal. Although Downton Abbey was quite educational, Camille found it exciting to keep up with the romantic relationships on the show. Fellow Scholar Courtney Cossey stated, “My favorite was Good Will Hunting! I found the theme of vulnerability to be both interesting and heartbreaking.” Ryan found his
current research topic from watching Good Will Hunting and became inspired by the thrill-seeking behavior of Will Hunting himself. The Scholars collectively agreed they learned new things about culture and political issues, helping them formulate problem statements for further research. Sam Shapiro, a budding class leader, stated “I wish more classes had viewing and discussion based summer assignments. It’s more fun, and I actually learned more.” The Scholar Class of 2018 has enjoyed their summer viewing and looks forward to applying lessons learned from viewing to real world situations.
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January 2017
Sports
Biggest football game of the year is right around corner NFL playoff results and game breakdowns leading to Super Bowl LI # by Spencer Osato, Stang Staff After a long season, the NFL Super Bowl is just around the corner. Many Americans and other people around the world tune in to watch the championship game each year. Even people who do not like sports may watch the game for the funny commercials and the Super Bowl Half-Time Show. The battle lines have been set, and many are prepared for an intense game of football. Although many cannot wait for the Super Bowl, there has also been numerous disappointed fans. In the first round of the playoffs, the teams who were not fortunate enough to get the bye in the playoffs played in the wild card round. The first game of the playoffs (on January 7) saw the Houston Texans (the number four seed) face off against the Oakland Raiders (the number five seed) at NRG Stadium. Houston fans were happy by the end of the game, as the Texans delivered a blowout to the Raiders 27-14. Later that day, in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks handily defeated the Detroit Lions 26-6. The next day, the Pittsburgh Steelers (the number three seed) faced off against the Miami Dolphins (the number six seed). The result of this game was important for every team in the AFC division of the playoffs. If the Dolphins won, then the Texans would have to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, and the Dolphins would have to face the New England Patriots. However, if the Steelers won, then the Texans would have to face the Patriots, and the Steelers would face the Chiefs. In the end, the game was another blowout by the Steelers, who defeated the Dolphins 30 to 12. Later that day, the New York Giants (the number 5 seed in the NFC) faced off against the Green Bay Packers (the number four seed). At the end, a fourth blowout was delivered to the Giants, as Green Bay defeated them 38-13. After the wild card games, the divisional round came along. On January 14, the first game of the round was played. The game saw NFC teams the Seattle Seahawks face off against the Atlanta Falcons (the number two seed). Although it was not a blowout, the Falcons defeated the Seahawks 36-20. After this game was played, people saw the Houston Texans face
off against the New England Patriots (the number one seed). Although the Patriots were heavily favored to win the game, many Texans fans kept hopes alive that their team could pull out the miracle (even with Brock Osweiler as Quarterback instead of Tom Savage). The Texans played their hearts out, and seemed like they might even pull ahead and get the win. The Texans defense were able to hold back the Patriot’s offense for most of the game and were able to give Tom Brady lots of pressure, causing him to make some bad throws (he even threw two interceptions). NFL Playoffs Fans of the teams that made the playoffs were happy at the start. However, many think the offense of the Texans was sub-par. The offensive line Now, it is time to pick a side for the Super Bowl: Patriots or Falcons. many Texans fans could not be more happy. sometimes had a hard time protecting the quarterback, In third and final round before the Super Bowl and Osweiler also seemed to get nervous or trigger(on January 22), people first saw the Green Bay Packers happy. In other words, the Texans offense had a hard face off against the Atlanta Falcons. In the end, the Green time capitalizing on what the Texans defense had given Bay Packers could not pull out the miracle victory, as them. Although it was close for most of the game, the they lost to the Falcons 44-21. On a side note, some Texans fell apart around the fourth quarter. In the end, Texans fans may be a little bit upset, because former the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans Texans quarterback Matt Schaub will be going to the 34-16, crushing any hopes of a home field advantage at Super Bowl (as a backup quarterback) before the Texans. the Super Bowl. The next day (January 15), the Green In the second game of the day, the Pittsburgh Steelers Bay Packers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys (the faced off against the New England Patriots. The Patriots number one seed in the NFC). seemed to do the same thing they did to the Texans to the Many predicted the Super Bowl to be the Steelers, as the Patriots beat them 36-17. Cowboys versus the Patriots. However, the Packers After a long, tedious playoff season, the battle would not go down easy. It was a close, nail-biting game. lines have finally been set. On February 5, audiences Many Texans fans were cheering for the Packers, but around the world will see the New England Patriots face many were also cheering for the Cowboys. During the off against the Atlanta Falcons at Super Bowl 51 at NRG final seconds, the score was tied 31-31. Green Bay had Stadium in Houston, Texas. Many will get together to the ball around the Cowboy’s 50 yard line. The Packers watch the game, and possibly even place bets on who had time for one more play to prevent overtime. On they think will win the game. Although people can make fourth down, Green Bay decided to try and kick a field predictions and educated guesses based on prior games goal for the win. Mason Crosby of the Green Bay Packers and records, anything can happen in the NFL. But, many was able to kick the 51-yard field goal to win the game think this year’s Super Bowl will be a fun game to watch. and lead the Packers to the next round. The result of the game left many Dallas Cowboys fans disappointed, while
Basketball team breaks ankles of their opponents Updates and recaps on basketball games throughout season
# by Sara Wray, Stang Staff This basketball season, our school has had many wins. The whole school always come out to support, and show their pride. With SPC coming up soon, the teams prepare to take home the trophy. They have put in a lot of hard work over the season and have seen great results. The boys team has won 13 games. Sahvir Wheeler, the point guard for the varsity guys, is committed to play at Texas A&M University. Different universities have also shown interest in other players such as, Miller Kopp. Sahvir and Miller have both broken school records this year. They have been doing great this year, and will continue to throughout the season. Miller Kopp said, “This season has been great.”
Some of their best games include, their game against YES Prep, where they won 101-37. In the game versus Houston Sterling, the boys won with a score of 10562. They only have a few more games until the SPC Championship. The last game before the championship is against Episcopal, a huge rival school. The whole school comes out to support this game, and we should see a huge win from our guys. The girls have also had a great season. They have won 20 games so far. They have improved greatly since the beginning of the season, winning one game with a score of 78-10 against St. Stephens. Brooke Malia, a captain of the varsity team, said “we have won many games and I know we’re going to keep winning.”
Girl’s Varsity The girl’s varsity basketball team has racked up an impressive amount of wins. They even have a better record than the boy’s varsity team!
With Brooke Hudson out due to an injury, the team has been working hard to finish off the season. Along with the boys, the girls also have a game against Episcopal. Some of the athletes on the team have received the Athlete of the Month award, Tia Tolbert is one of the girls who has. The other captain, Carol Batdorf, said “I’m excited for the championship tournament, I hope we win.” The teams are going to finish up their seasons soon, and will end with their championship games. The championship is in Houston, so the school will be able to come out and support the athletes.
Boy’s Varsity The boy’s varsity basketball team has been doing well this year. They continue to dominate opponents heading into SPC.
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Athletes share their most embarassing moments in their sport # by Sara Wray, Stang Staff Anonymous athlete: “During a cross country race, I went to the bathroom in my pants, with a mile left to run. I did finish the race, but it was one of the most uncomfortable and embarrassing moments of my life.”
Miller McNew: “Right before my race I had to the bathroom really bad. I didn’t have enough time to go to the bathroom, and ended up peeing down my leg the whole race.”
Matthew Casagrande: “When I was playing the girls in basketball, Brooke Malia tried to post me up, and she tripped on my foot and fell to the floor. I broke my foot, and she hurt herself. We did not win the game against them.”
Thomas Vassar: “I ran into the catcher during a baseball game and broke my nose, I have never cried so hard in my life.”
Lexi Edwards: “Sophomore year, my whole family came to watch me cheer at the football game, and my bases tried to put me up in a prep. When they did this, their hands slipped and I fell face first onto the track. I laid there yelling for someone to call 911, but they wouldn’t, so I ran off crying. I have never been so embarrassed.” Abby Hepburn: “During a soccer game freshman year, I thought the ball went out of bounds, so I picked it up to throw it in. Turns out, the ball was still in bounds, and it got turned over to the other team because I touched it. My whole family was ashamed of me and my boyfriend broke up with me due to embarrassment. This was one of the worst days of my life.”
Mack Watson: “The first soccer game of the season, I begged my coach to let me try out as goalie. This didn’t end well, because every ball that came my direction hit me directly in the face. I was so embarrassed because after the game the girl I really liked said we couldn’t continue to talk anymore.” Jax Whittington: “I was trying to dribble the basketball in a game, and I did it under my legs. When I did that, the ball came up and hit me right in the groin. I was so embarrassed and fell to the ground with tears in my eyes. I thought I wouldn’t be able to have kids.” Andrew Ligon: “One time when I was high jumping, I went over the bar and landed on my track spikes. I thought I was bleeding out and that I would die right in
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that moment. I realized it wasn’t that bad, and I am so embarrassed for how much I overreacted.” Patrick Hurley: “In a basketball practice, I got really upset because every shot I took I missed. All my friends were playing so well, but I just couldn’t. I was having a bad day and was about to break down in tears. I decided I would take one more shot, and, of course, I missed. Since I do have anger problems, I ran to the wall and punched it as hard as I could. I broke my hand and was so embarrassed.”
Girls soccer team dominates competition
Girls soccer team continues season with many wins
# by Jasmine Mata, Stang Staff
The girl’s soccer season began in November with a weeklong tryout session. The girl’s coach, Danny O’Callahan, watched the girls for a week and made the decision on who would make the Varsity team, and who would make the Junior Varsity. After the week of tryouts, there ended up being two very strong teams. The Varsity team is led by seven seniors who help lead the team to victory time and
time again. According to senior player, Jordyn Behan, “The team we have this season is the best team I have been a part of in all my four years of playing soccer at Houston Christian. I really enjoy the girls I play with and there is a great team dynamic between all of us.” The girl’s record so far consists of 6 wins and 4 losses, thanks to their great coach Danny. According to the players, Danny is very supportive
of the girls and helps them improve on their skills which helps them win do well in their games. Senior and one of the captains Nicole Welsh says, “I have really enjoyed leading the girls this year as captain, and I think we will continue to do well in our season and finish off the season with a great record.”
Girl’s Soccer As many expected, the girl’s soccer team has been doing exceptionally well this season. They are looking good heading into the end of the season with only four losses.
Representing school for entire nation in New York
Silver Spurs perform at Macy’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving Day
# by Sara Wray, Stang Staff Over Thanksgiving break, our Silver Spurs got the opportunity to participate in the the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. This the huge parade in New York City. The team was invited by the Spirit of America productions. This was the first time our dance team has ever been invited to perform in the parade. The Silver Spurs work hard year round to perform for our school and other events. They got a new dance studio recently that has been a great addition to the program. They put on performances for parents and other
audiences, but they have never been to the parade in New York City. This was a once in a lifetime experience for many of them. Sarah Kate Elliott, colonel of the Spurs, said “New York was so fun. I never thought I would get the chance to do something like that.” The Spurs performed alongside of 500 other dancers and cheerleaders. They spent some time in New York before the parade, in order to learn the routine. The Spurs got to go out and explore the city. Caroline Elliott, lieutenant, said “New York Silver Spurs This year’s Silver Spurs have been dazzling people all around the City is so beautiful, school. This lead to them doing the same thing in the Macy’s Day Parade. I hope to go back Central Park, Times Square, and a plethora of other top there again.” During their free New York City tourist attractions. time, while the hardworking It was such an honor for the Silver Spurs of our girls were not practicing for school, Houston Christian, to be chosen to perform at the the performance,the Spurs got annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. the chance to meander around
Macy’s Day Parade On Thanksgiving Day, many around the nation tuned in to watch the Macy’s Day Parade in New York. It featured many performances and appearances, including one from our own Silver Spurs!
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Feature
What were the big moments of 2016? A chronological reflection of the highs and lows of the past year
# by Emily Villarreal, Stang Staff Explosion of Pokemon Go (July 6th) Nintendo released the mobile game early this summer, sending the world into frenzy to “catch em’ all”. The game offered nostalgic value, as well as an introduction for the younger generation into the new world of pokemon. The game’s usage of augmented reality allowed users to catch and further themselves in the game by interacting with real life locations in the players relative location. At the games peak, it coined over 50 million players worldwide. 2016 Rio Olympics (August 5th- 21st) Every 4 years, the summer Olympics is held in one very special country. This past year’s Olympics held a unique amount of inner athlete drama s (i.e. “Lochte Gate”), but still all the talent one would expect. The United States dominated with 53 medals, higher than any other country.
Impactful MomentsA The year 2016 was full of a plethora of enjoyable and tragic
times. New Albums and games were released, but also heartwrenching awful moments took plavce within this last year.
Outbreak of zika virus (January 28th) The World Health Organization declared an international health crisis over the spread of the zika virus. The virus has existed in South American countries since the 1940’s but the recent rehash and populating cases caused major concern. Susceptible to expecting mothers, the zika outbreak was extremely troublesome. Super Bowl 50 (February 7th) At Levi’s stadium, the Denver Broncos went head-to-head against the North Carolina Panthers at the 50th annual NFL Super Bowl. Denver took home the championships title with a winning score of 24:10, but the real winner of the Super Bowl was beyonce for an extremely memorable halftime performance. Brussels Bombing (March 22nd) Three coordinated suicide bombs occurred in Brussels. Two occurred Zaventem, and one at the Maalbeek metro station. The attacks left 32 individuals dead, and the whole world stook in solidarity for the families of those affected by the actions of the perpetrating Islamic extremist. Beyonce releases her 6th studio album, Lemonade (April 23rd) Fans were overjoyed as Beyonce blessed the world with her 6th studio albumLemonade. The album’s lyrics and visuals (seen in the short film featurette) provided social commentary facing the modern day black community, and the. The album offered listeners power anthems, country slow songs, and variety of musical stylings highlighting Beyonce’s artistic range. Lemonade told a story; a story of betrayal, revenge, and forgiveness. Pulse Nightclub Shooting (June 12th) At around 2:02 am Omar Mateen, a muslim american and local security guard, open fired on the acclaimed gay Florida-based nightclub, Pulse. Omars attack left 53 individuals injured; 49 dead. The hate crime/ terrorist attack was the largest mass shooting ever recorded in history. The shooting was not only a tragedy to LGBT community, but it also raised important discussion about the means of gun control and prejudice in modern day America. Brexit: UK leaves European Union (June 23rd) British residents and people throughout world alike were left in shock as news broke of the British parliament opting to leave the European Union.
IPhone 7 release (September 16th) Apple’s creative director, Tim Cook, announced the Iphone 7 and it’s unique features, sending the world once again into a worldwide frenzy. Kim Kardashian’s robbery in Paris (October 3rd) Early one autumn morning, reality tv star and social influencer, Kim Kardashian, was robbed in her hotel room in Paris, France. The celebrity was left unharmed but had been allegedly tied up and held at gunpoint. The perpetrator stole over seven million dollars in jewelry, and remained unidentified by the police. The experience proved to be so traumatizing for the Kardashian she even took a three month break from all social media. But it seems justice will run it’s course in the coming of the new year, as the police took over 17 suspects into questioning. Vine shuts down (October 27th) After the apps release in 2012, the 6- second video sharing app quickly developed a unique following from social media junkies and content creators alike. When the app announced it’s closing, the world was left in shock and great gratitude for many for giving so many a platform to create and connect with others. Cubs win the world series (November 3rd) After a 108 year “curse”, the Chicago baseball team finally won the world series against the Cleveland Indians with a final score of 8-7. Prior to this win, the last time the Cubs had won a world series title was in 1908, so it’s safe to say, the win was a long time coming. Donald Trump wins 2016 election (November 7th) Republican nominee, Donald Trump, won the the presidency. The outcome was unpredicated by many, because of prior inclinations of pre-polling. Trump’s win is especially controversial as well because with his win, the senate, congress, and supreme court will be returned to an all Republican majority, which many criticize dismantles the purpose of “checks and balances” within the government. Destruction of Aleppo (December 16th) All eyes looked on in horror as news broke of the horrific mass murder of citizens in Syria’s most populated city, Aleppo,who were stuck in the crossfire of the war raging between Syrian government opposition forces v. the government of. One of the most particularly disturbing/memorable moments were the images surfacing of distraught children lost in the rubble, sobbing uncontrollably as they were left with no family and no place to seek refuge. These images captured the hearts of millions and throughout the world came donations and aid forces to help rebuild this broken city.
I resolve to stick to my resolutions this year...
Student commitments to a better and happier life.
# by Brittany McVaugh Stang Staff
Goals for... many of our students this year. Read these inspiring
attributes these HC students strive to accomplish this year. Hopefully these will prompt you to make resolutions of your own!
Lexi Edwards: “This year I want to start working out more.”
Abby Hepburn: “Visit the nursing home and walk my dog.”
Pate Hamza: “Work more and earn more money.”
Chandler Whiteford: “Start painting as a therapeutic outlet.”
Drew Pontikes: “Work to buy the Prius I did not get for Christmas.”
Faith Brown: “Make enough money to buy a house.”
Ben Ali: “Learn how to play the flute.”
Rachael Nichols: “Pick up acting classes in hopes to be the star in my senior musical.”
Stef Trowbridge: “My resolution is to start a raccoon farm for homeless coons.” Nick Consoli: “Take up fencing, as a new sport.”
Kevin McGee: “Help my mom with cleaning around the house.”
It’s all new!
New Year, New Technology
The Stang
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A glimpse of the future.
# by Brittany McVaugh Stang Staff and having a full glass body. This glass body may not be Apple’s best idea for the many kids and adults, who tend to drop their phones a lot. This iPhone is coming with one of Apple’s basic new features by including a new LED display for better pictures. The new generation of Apple iphone’s are here. Fitbit The ordinary Fitbit improvements, which takes place each year, is soon taking a twist with the new 2017 model. This 2017 Fitbit is coming out to be more than just a fitness tracking. The new fitness tracker will soon have capabilities similar to the Apple Watch and other smart watches. The 2017 fitbit will be advanced to a more water resistance capability, similar to the famous Apple product. The new watch technology is heard to include an app store and more! Fitbit users, now you get the option to not just have a fitness tracker.
Latest Technology Apple, along with many other technological corporations, has recently developed new phones etc. Other examples are the Nintendo Switches and Fitbits. Read the rest of the article for more information about the lastes gagets.
Apple iPads Apple is preparing to release a new line of iPads with improvements. Apple’s new version of the iPad will consist of new improvements of the pen stylus and screen sizes. This year, with few improvements to the iPad, it seems Apple has hit a wall with new ideas of improving the iPad. Over years of improvements to the iPad, Apple has mainly covered all the basic screen sizes from a large phone to a standard computer.
Nintendo Switch Nintendo is making a comeback from the handheld kids gaming device by coming out with a at home, TV hook up gaming console. This gaming console will not only be able to be used through a TV, but also be an easily portable device. In other words, the technology of the Nintendo Switch combines an everyday game console with a portable gaming device. The “Switch” is not only a new version of handheld Nintendo products, but it is also nintendo’s version of today’s Xbox, PlayStation, and more! A teenagers favorite part of being home is soon going to able to be taken anywhere their heart desires. Nintendo fans, Nintendo is coming back better than ever!
iPhone 8 Apple is once again coming out with their yearly iphone. This is Apple’s tenth anniversary iPhone, which is seeming to become more advanced than just new sizes or a change in the setup of the phone. The iPhone eight is supposedly going to have a feature of virtual reality, like in Pokémon Go, but in all apps. This improved iPhone is making a change, which has never been done before, by getting rid of the famous “home-button”
5 Ways to have a better year Here are five simple lifestyle practices to spice up the New Year # by Emily Villarreal, Stang Staff 1. Go into the new year with a positive attitude There’s a huge difference between being realistic with what is attainable in the new year and what is blatantly pessimistic. Going into the new year with a grim demeanor will only predetermine your overall years outcome. In fact, studies have shown that people who have constant negative thoughts and continuously expect the worse have been proven to subconsciously self sabotage themselves and predestine themselves to negative outcomes. So lighten up! Try to look on the bright side this year. 2. Set realistic goals in the new year As the clock strikes midnight, we are often filled with overwhelming hope and a grand environment of how this will be your year. We place so much emphasis on change in the new year and outlandish claims of self-betterment, yet hold no grasp of a plan of action to attain these goals. Instead of focusing all hope in the possibilities in new year, realize all change begins from within you and you are the only person that can proactively change your life. Being able to recognize your strengths and weaknesses will help you make attainable goals to better your life. Attainable goals will prevent one’s development of a defeatist attitude when they can’t reach goals because they’ve set their self standards too high. 3. Surround yourself with friends that lift you up, and speak words of positivity This one is crucial to your overall well being and
one’s feeling of purpose in life. Humans are social by nature, but we often attract the kind of people we think we deserve or subconsciously the kind of people we wish we could be. Evaluate how you view yourself and the people in your life. If they are negatively affecting you in a provenly unfixable way, try to distance yourself, you don’t need that kind of draining energy near you. You should never stay friends because you feel emotionally obligated. Your mental health should come first and foremost. Make sure to cherish the ones you love. As the saying goes, “what goes around comes around”. 4. Invest your spare time into a passion project Find a hobby you really enjoy and engulf yourself in it. Making sure to spend time focusing on your well being. Passion projects drive us to work harder and pushes us to better ourselves while doing something we enjoy. Hobbies open doors to meeting a variety of new people with common interests, and give us unique opportunities to get us out of the funk of an everyday routine. Developing a skill not only boost our self confidence, but it improves our overall happiness and the way we function. 5. Reassess your priorities Reassessing your priorities will allow you to figure out what’s really important in your life, and allow you to reinvest time you have saved from cutting out extraneous activities. This will install a new found purpose in your life and rebalance you as a whole, sending you on a clear trajectory to a successful new year and new life as a whole.
Have a postive attitude... about going into the new year! There are many ways your year can be brightened by being proactive! Release your stress and enjoy yourself this year. You can do it!
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Editorial
Do New Year’s Resolutions Work? Varying opinions on the effectiveness of New Year Goals.
#Hope Cubbler & Ehmry Ritsco, Stang Staff
New Years Resolutions Are resolutions worth the
trouble? Make a list of your New Year resolutions and try the challenge of giving up something you love.
EHMRY: Year after year when New Year’s comes around people make resolutions that they hope to keep in the coming year. These resolutions often range from health to very personal problems that people want to improve on. This traditions has been going on for many years. Another tradition like this is the act of setting goals for oneself. A resolution can just be seen as another goal. When people set goals for themselves it is easier for them to plan to reach them. People always say, “New year, new me.” I think this is a great example of the type of spirit the new year gives people. They believe the new year means they can start over and this gives them motivation. Resolutions give them a way to use this motivation. Overall, I think resolutions are a good outlet for the motivation that often comes with the celebration of the new year. Although some people are skeptical about whether or not they actually work, I think they do. People set realistic goals and create steps to achieve them. If it weren’t for these resolutions some people would never actually make these goals.
HOPE: New Year resolutions are a trend that started with the Babylonians. Resolutions were originally held in March, but eventually the Romans changed them to start in January. Many people participate in writing down a list of improvements or things they want to get done in the new year, and entitle it “resolutions.” Personally, I do not think that resolutions are effective due to the laziness of most individuals. Resolutions simply are people trying to create a better version of themselves in their mind. The main issue with resolutions is that people will create goals that are outrageously unachievable such as: losing 30 pounds in a week, becoming a millionaire, and getting married by twenty-one . In my opinion, New Year’s resolutions are a waste of time. I do not understand why people set goals for the year if they either never end up doing them. People who set resolutions in January and actually keep them should implement this system of setting goals into other areas of their life. Essentially, resolutions only work for the people who truly try.
Monster becomes emotional instead of scary in new film A Monster Calls makes audiences emotionally engrossed and shedding tears
#Spencer Osato, Stang Staff For the most part, books and movies have gone together like peanut butter and jelly. The translation of the famous story to the screen can be spectacular if done right. If done correctly, the film could please fans of the novel as well as new audience members that are unfamiliar with the story. Recently, I was able to see a film adaptation of a novel I have read and loved called A Monster Calls. I was excited to finally see this film when it came to a theater near me, and it was certainly an experience. A Monster Calls follows Conor O’Malley (played by Lewis MacDougall), a young British boy who is bullied and whose mother (played by Felicity Jones) has cancer. Conor is very close to his mother, and wants to keep his hope alive that his mother will pull through. Also, if his mother dies, he will be forced to live with his strict grandmother (played by Sigourney Weaver), with whom he has very little in common with. In this situation, Conor cannot live with his father (played by Toby Kebbell) because he lives in America, while Conor lives in the United Kingdom. Because Conor is in denial about his future, a monster (played by Liam Neeson) comes to Conor one night. The monster tells Conor that he will tell him three stories, one every day. However, after the three tales are told, Conor must tell the monster the tale of Conor’s nightmare. In the end, the monster uses the surreal tales to teach Conor life lessons First, for fans of the book, there are some parts that are not included in the story. For example, there are certain characters in the book that are not even mentioned in the film. However, when I think more about it, I can see why the filmmakers decided to take them out. While the characters did add a little character to some of the main characters in the story, some of those supporting characters could have not even been in the novel, and nothing would have changed. In other words, the movie is not a shotfor-shot adaptation of the novel. Second, the story is very depressing. If you do not like sad movies, then I would advise skipping out on this one. Third, from what I saw, the film did not have a very good North American marketing campaign. I mean, the only reason I knew about this
movie was because I had the book. I do not think I ever saw a trailer for it on TV or in the movie theater. I did see the trailer, but that was only after I looked it up on YouTube. Although the movie made a lot of money overseas, I think it could have made even more if it had better marketing in North America. Now that the negatives about A Monster Calls are out of the way, here is what I loved about the movie. First, the movie was a faithful adaptation of the novel. Although some characters were taken out, most of what happens in the movie happened in the book. If you read the book, you will probably be able to look past the little changes in the movie. I was a big fan of the novel, and, from what I remember, the movie was almost the exact same as the book. I was not sure if A Monster Calls would be accurate to the book (as many people are when they see a movie adaptation of a book they liked). But, when I found out that the person who wrote the book also wrote the screenplay, I knew that the movie would be a faithful adaptation of the book. Second, the visual effects, makeup, and cinematography was amazing. I loved the dark British feel of the setting. The book’s setting was dark and dreary (if you know literary symbolism, you should know what that usually means). I would almost describe the setting as gothic with a modern British touch. As relating to the visual effects, the monster was almost exactly how the book described it to be. The best way to describe the monster to you is to think of Groot from the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, but make him about three stories tall, very wise and verbose, and sounding like Liam Neeson. Also, as I stated before, I loved the makeup in the movie. Although there is only one part in the film that would really need noticable makeup to pull off the effect, it was good enough to get a mention in my review. These parts were the moments when Felicity Jones was on screen. As stated before, she plays a mother who has cancer. In each scene, she looks worse and worse. The makeup department working on this film really made you believe that she had cancer that was getting worse. She just looked more and more sick in each scene, and I was
amazed by how they were able to pull that effect off. Third, the story was incredible. It just brings you in, and does not let go until the movie is over. I was so engrossed in the film that thirty minutes felt like ten minutes. Same goes for the book. I mean, I read the book in two days (the book is about 205 pages long). The story just puts you in a stranglehold and holds you there for the entire journey. In fact, the film drew me in so much that there were certain parts during the movie in which I actually forgot I was watching a movie! There was actually a point in the movie during which I thought to myself “Oh right, I forgot I was watching a movie.” It felt like what was going on on the screen was actually happening in front of my very eyes. I have seen many movies in my lifetime, but I think this was the first movie that I actually forgot I was watching a movie. This brings me to the third thing I loved about the movie: the acting. If it was not for the superb acting of the entire cast, I probably would not have been as engrossed in the film as I was. But, I have to give props to 14-year-old Lewis MacDougall (who played Conor O’Malley). He had to carry most of this movie. If he was not as good, the movie may not have been as good. However, he was amazing in his role, and I think he has a bright future ahead of him. Lastly, the film made me emotionally engulfed. Although I did say this could be a negative for some, I am also making it a positive. If you do not mind letting the tears flow in exchange for a great piece of entertainment, then I would suggest you go out and see this movie. But, if you decide to go with some friends, I would suggest going with people that you feel comfortable letting your emotions out with. Because I knew this would be a depressing story, I decided to see this movie by myself, and I am happy I did that. I was able to be alone with my emotions, and express them in whatever way I wanted. I will admit, I did let out some man tears during the movie. Even though I knew what was coming, I could not help but feel sad and let my emotions take control over me. According to YouTuber Jeremy Jahns, “In terms of the movie’s themes and how it deals
with it and the stories that the tree gives and the tree itself, I thought everything really came together well in here...It was a beautiful movie with a really heavy message.” Out of every movie I have ever seen, there was only one other movie that actually made me cry, which was the 2007 film I Am Legend. If you love movies that will make you cry, I would suggest you go out and see A Monster Calls. A Monster Calls was an unforgettable cinematic experience. It was a faithful adaptation of a book I loved (and I hate reading), and was the second movie I have seen that made me cry. I was so emotional after the movie that I just went straight to my car and sat inside it for about a minute, thinking about what I just saw. You could say that I was in a sort of trance after the movie was over. I mean, the only reason I turned the car on and left instead of sitting there longer was because I was cold and wanted to go home and do something that will make me less sad. Because of how depressing the story was, I am not sure I would buy the movie on Blu-Ray when it comes out. Nothing against the film itself, but I am not sure if I can take that kind of good sadness again. But, again, if you like tearjerking movies, I advise you to see this film. I will give A Monster Calls 10 out of 10 Houston Christian Mustangs.
A Monster Calls Movie cover for the new
monster movie of the year. Tickets are going fast, see it now.
Editorial
The Stang
Parenting can be taken to extreme for college students
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How involved should parents be in their college child’s life?
#Hope Cubbler Stang Staff
Many students tend to desire attending a college close to home to have the convenient amenities that their parents provide such as food and laundry. Due to this popular trend in college students, the question then arises, “How far is too far with parenting your child in college?” The involvement of parents in their young adult children’s life varies on the type of family the college student has come from. Another factor of parents being in close relation to their child is which college their student attends, and how far away it is from home. Students who are new to college may enjoy having their parents in such close proximity and
it could provide a sense of security and familiarity to the child. Otherwise, a student who has attended college for a decent amount of time may find their parents becoming overbearing. Parents can seem oppressive to their college student in multiple different ways such as: depicting who heir child dates in college, what friends their kid makes, and what they major in. One of the more extreme cases heard is when a parent’s child does not get the desired grade they thought they deserved on an assignment, and their parents get so infuriated that they call the professor and bicker with them about their kid’s grade.
Isabella Jaeggi, an HC alumni and former Newspaper staffer said, “ My mom is not involved in my college life, and I definitely would not be okay with her talking to my professors. If I don’t perform well in my classes and I end up doing the wrong things instead of focusing on my classwork, then my mom would get very involved in my life. Besides that aspect, she trusts me and knows that I will do my work.” Many college students agree with Isabella, and would not want their parents getting too involved in their life. Senior Shelby Krummel said, “I love my parents, but I do not want them to be too involved in my college education.
I am ready to be independent and go off to college on my own.” Seniors in high school and college students alike do not want an excess of parenting while they are in college. A plethora of parents whose students are in college tend to overwhelm their child and become a lot to handle. There definitely is a way that parents can become too involved in their kid’s life, and should take heed not to become overbearing.
The Extent of Social Acceptance Would you go through hazing to join a group? HC students leave for collegeThe senior
#Ehmry Ritsco, Stang Staff According to the dictionary, hazing is “the imposition of strenuous, often humiliating, tasks as part of a program of rigorous physical training and initiation”. This ritual has been around as long as the joining of groups has been a part of history. In modern times, it has become more frequent in sports team and when joining a fraternity or sorority. Hazing is not morally correct to participate in, but most people do anyway. Personally, if I were to go through hazing, it would depend on the situation. Since I am going to college next year, I will most likely experience this when rushing for a sorority. I want to join a sorority, but before I do I would research extensively in order to justify going through such tasks. At a more general level, if I was trying to simply join a friend group, I would not put myself through this experience. If a group of people expects me to prove myself to them through ridiculous tasks, then they are not going to be my true friends. I
understand if it has something to with trust, but most hazing is not this way. Hazing can affect people’s emotions and self esteem in a negative way. I think it also depends on gender. When girls are hazed by sororities, the pledges are made fun of for their appearance, clothes, weight, or other things. This type of criticism affects girls very deeply. On the other hand, the type of hazing guys experience is much less detrimental. It is still ridiculous, but not as much self-esteem lowering. As I said before, hazing is really never okay. Although it is not okay, I understand why some people go through it. The world is a hard place, and sometimes to get what you really want you face challenges that seem over the top. Hazing is sure to be around for the rest of our lives. The way someone faces this challenge is up to him or her and his or her situation. In places where hazing is bad, some action should be taken to make it stop, but for now it must be dealt with and looked down upon.
students of Houston Christian get prepared to go off to college. The senior parents think about and debate their involvment in the next chapter of their child’s life
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College Rushing College students get together to rush for a certain sorority.
The girls go through many challeges just to be a part of a Greek college tradition.
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How much do you know about Trump? Put your knowledge of the 45th POTUS to the test # by Jasmine Matta
7. What Muppet was created to parody Donald Trump? a. Donald Lump b. Donald Clump c. Donald Chump d. Donald Grump
3. Trump was given a special thanks in the credits of a 2010 documentary on which comedian? a. Lenny Bruce b. Bill Hicks c. Bob Hope d. Joan RIvers
8. Trump endorsed which cell phone provider in 2004? a. AT&T b. Verizon c. Sprint d. T-Mobile
4. What did Donald Trump consider studying at USC? a. Psychology b. Film c. Physics d. Literature
9. The final task in season 5 of “The Apprentice” involved promoting which band’s concert? a. One Republic b. Barenaked Ladies c. Maroon 5 d. The Jonas Brothers
5. What is the name of Donald Trump’s second daughter, born in 1993? a. Cindy b. Brittany c. Whitney d. Tiffany
10. What is the name of Donald Trump’s current wife? a. Mara Maples b. Ivana Trump c. Melania Trump d. Ivanka Trump
Answer Key
2. Donald Trump appeared on an episode of which 90’s TV series as Daniel Ray McLeech? a. Full House b. The Adventures of Pete & Pete c. Sabrina, the Teenage Witch d. Sister, Sister
A C D B D A D B B C
6. Donald Trump appeared as himself in which 1996 Whoopi Goldberg and Eli Wallach film? a. The Associate b. Mystic Pizza c. My Favorite Martian d. Opportunity Knocks
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1. Donald Trump appeared in what 1998 film about a famous club? a. 54 b. 112 c. 26 d. 97