Sound to Sea: Girl/ Boy - May 2019 by Sound to Sea

GIR BOY Manteo May Edition 2019

Sound to Sea Editor-in-Chief Kiersten Frazee Staff Artist Taylor Cahoon

Adviser Stephen D. Nichols

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The staff strives to provide informative and accurate coverage of individuals and events within the school and the Dare County community. Opinion pieces serve as a forum for the voices of the newspaper, its staff members and the community it serves.

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Dear Readers,

Letter From The

Editor

Welcome to Manteo’s May 2019 Edition of Sound to Sea: Girl / Boy! Upon finishing and releasing The Kids Are Alright?, our staff was showered with compliments on the new newspaper format, so first and foremost, I would like to thank you for all of your feedback and support. The staff was then, however, faced with a simple conflict: what should the next issue be? Now that we had had such an amazing success, we didn’t want to be a one hit wonder. We bounced around a few ideas like Manteo’s Got Talent, or The Good Vibes of Summer, but none of them came as naturally as

Girl / Boy. All of us in Newspaper had a discussion on what life is like for us as a female or male and the challenges we face. We found that there were some important topics that many people don’t talk about because they are not happy topics. Well, we will not shy away from these important issues. What’s a newspaper without controversial topics? Thank you again for all of your support throughout this year. Without further ado, I would like to present: GIRL / BOY! With Much Love and Everlasting Gratitude, Kiersten Frazee

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Modern Love

Indi Mokey Staff Writer

Courtesy of Jelynd Lane

Couple Jelynd Lane and Peter Caro have a Dunkin Date! Lane and Caro have been together for 2 months now.

What’s your favorite thing about your significant other? Her eyes because they sparkle in the moonlight. -Peter Caro Senior

Liz Hodgson

“The only thing that really changes is the decade, the trends, and the president.” Liz Hodgson

Ding! Your phone goes off and you roll over, waking up and picking it up after staying up too late watching The Office on Netflix. As you sit up, you see a text message from your boyfriend or girlfriend. It reads as follows: “Morning! I’m making a Dunkin run, you want anything?” You smile at the screen and unlock your phone, texting them back about the usual drink you want before getting ready for school. They come to pick you up half an hour later, and you drive to school together, sipping your drinks and having a playful debate over what kind of dog is best while listening to Charlie Puth. You soon arrive at school and go your separate ways. Now, let’s say that all happened in a different time, for example, let’s try the nineties. You stayed up late to watch Bill Clinton play the saxophone on the Arsenio Hall Show. You hear a car honk outside, forcing you to wake up and look out the window to see your boyfriend or girlfriend waiting. They have your favorite drink memorized and waiting for you in the car, and you drive to school

together, talking about what dog is the best while listening to Beck. You soon arrive at school and go your separate ways. It sounds about the same, doesn’t it? There’s almost no difference in those two things. It’s just a difference of what you watch or listen to, and the effort required. In the first example, the significant other had to ask which drink you wanted, not bothering to memorize it, while in the second he or she took the time and effort to store your favorite drink in their mind. However, in the first one, it seems as though they are being more considerate, because they are asking exactly what you want, and if you even want anything in the first place. In the second he or she is just assuming that you want something and what that something is. Both of these show that while it seems almost the same, minus the use of cell phones, in actuality love has changed--not in the way we care about each other, but in the way we go about love. Today we stay up late texting each other until one person passes

out, but twenty or thirty years ago people would stay up late talking on a landline until their parents yelled at them to get off the phone. Some people like to say that we don’t put as much effort put into relationships today because we just text each other instead of actually talking, and that it is not as hard to keep a long distance relationship going. That does not, of course, apply to the people who don’t have phones to contact their boyfriend or girlfriend, but even those who can communicate more easily still have to do the work to keep a relationship strong. The only thing that really changes is the decade, the trends, and the president. Modern love isn’t as “modern” as people say it is. Love has changed with the times. It adapts to fit the people involved and changes to fit the situation. Modern love isn’t corrupted by the added capabilities of phones and technology; in fact, it is helped and furthered by what is available. The love isn’t any different; it’s just everything around us that has.

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Ah, Summer love, involving long walks on the beach, sneaking out at night to go on crazy dates, fair rides, and sharing milkshakes. So many of us read books and watch movies about summer love that most of us have come to believe that we’re bound to experience a summer romance at least once in our lives. And the way they’re shown to us in the media convinces us that they’re not exactly a bad thing; in some cases, that’s even true. They can be loving, fun, relationships that are healthy for both parties. However, they can also be messy, awkward, and uncomfortable with no more substance than the wispy clouds in a summer sky. Maybe he keeps eyeing that one girl while you’re at the beach, or perhaps she won’t stop flirting with the waiter while you’re on your date. Relationships that start at a summer camp or a summer job often ignite quickly in the heat of the season but fizzle out just as fast. Not all do, but thousands end with a breakup before the end of the summer. I like to think of rela-

Summer Lovin’ tionships like these as “the cold fry.” When the fries are hot (when summer starts), they taste amazing, and you can’t stop eating them because they’re so good. When the fries are cold (end of the summer), they taste soggy and gross, and you can’t believe you ever touched a fry because of how bad it tastes. Sometimes, though, summer love beats the odds and survives the coming of fall and the start of school. I think of these as “pizza” relationships. Pizza tastes good hot or cold. These are the ideal relationships, the ones that last through thick and thin, that are healthy and fun. The question is, how do you make sure you get a pizza romance instead of a cold fry? First, communication is key. Talk with your partner about how you’re feeling, what makes you upset, why you feel the way you do. Don’t be afraid to cry it out with your significant other. They should be there to listen to you, and you should be there to listen to them. However, don’t just dump everything in their lap, either. They

Have any of your summer romances been successful? If not, Indi Mokey what happened? Staff Writer No. The person cheated and I found out, aren’t meant to be your and then I broke up therapist. Always ask if with them. -Colton they’re in the right mindFrady Sophomore Liz Hodgson set to talk about something, especially if it’s very serious. The second thing to consider is boundaries. Everyone has different comfort levels within a relationship. Communication, again, is important in establishing these boundaries. Always state whether or not you’re comfortable with someLiz Hodgson thing, and always check Josh Houston and Skylar Willamson demonstrate the joy of a “hot pizza romance.” Houston and Wilif your partner is comfortable with it too. Don’t liamson have been dating for about a year. feel pressured to do anything in a relationship that you aren’t ready for. Finally, the third comes in knowing what you’re looking for in a relationship. Don’t project what you want to see in your partner if they lack what you need. If they aren’t what you’re looking for and they don’t meet your needs, don’t try to mold them into the image in your head. Simply move on, and if they seem interesting, stay friends. Maybe, in time, they’ll grow to fit your needs on their own. Always remember Liz Hodgson -- don’t get a cold fry Trent Jones and Darcy Kampe demonstrate the when there’s a hot pizza disappointment of a “cold fry relationship.” Jones waiting for you.

“Don’t get a cold fry when there’s a hot pizza waiting for you.”

and Kampe are “complicated.”

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes Liz Hodgson Staff Photographer FCA stands for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. At Manteo High School, the club meets every Friday at 7:30 AM in the health room. The FCA is in schools all over the United States, and here on the Outer Banks, there are chapters at Manteo Middle School, Manteo High School, First Flight Middle School, and First Flight High School. The typical Friday morning meeting agenda is: 7:30 food and music 7:40 opening and speaker 7:50 closing and music Club meetings are a great opportunity to enjoy food and fellowship with other Christian athletes in a supportive environment. According to club sponsor Chad Leary: “FCA is a student led international organisation that provides students with a place to meet and share their faith (it is a Christian organization, but all are welcome) on a weekly basis. All students are welcome, as we meet Friday mornings at 7:30 in the health room. There is usually food, which is always a plus, and the time together is always encouraging and uplifting...certainly a great way to start your day.”

The computer science club is sponsored by Mr. Mike Phelan. There is an educational aspect to the club, as he teaches kids how to code and build computers. Club meetings are not all work, however; there is always time set aside for club members to play and to talk about video games. The club meets on Thursdays in the media center after school, and it is open to anyone who is interested and open to talk about video games or computers. If you have walked by the library on a Thursday afternoon, you may have seen the club engaged in a Smash Bros battle royale. The big screen television makes the action even more exciting. Phelan explains: “It’s a club for people who like video games and want to learn more about them and how to make them.” Alex Anderson Staff Member

Computer Science Club

Student Environmental Awarness Coalition

Tiffany Fenz Staff Member

The SEAC Club, sponsored by teacher Lisa Serfling, is a group of students and teachers who care about the environment. The acronym stands for the Student Environmental Awareness Coalition, but the members are more than just aware of environmental issues--they do something about them. They are active in the community; you may have seen them out picking up trash on the roadside as you drove by. The protection of the environment is an issue that concerns everybody, and SEAC is taking action to take care of the planet that takes care of us. Serfling: “The club does roadside and sidewalk cleanups; we do four roadside clean ups a year, and we recently started the color cycle initiative to clean up any plastic highlighters. We help clean up the environment and make it better.”

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Manteo’s got talent Alex Anderson Staff Member

Madison Sawyer: Bee Keeper

There is tons of talent at Manteo High School! Some are mundane, and then some you wouldn’t expect at all! Your best friend may even be hiding a secret talent from you. Maybe you are hiding a Madison Sawyer is a senior at Manteo secret talent from your best friend! Here is just a small glimpse at High School and plans to go into Mathe abundance of talent at MHS. rine Biology. She has an internship at the Coastal Studies Institute and teaches strings at MES on Mondays. She is an avid actress and was last seen as Sophie in Mamma Mia. Bet you didn’t know she is a beekeeper! Ryan Braswell Is a senior at MHS and plans to go to UNC Charlotte. He plans to major in computer science. In his free time, he How did you get into beekeeping? likes to read and play video games. You may not know that he is I got into beekeeping because of my an avid coder! dad. One day he decided to try something new. The both of us love honey How long have you been coding? and have been interested in entomolRoughly 4 years ogy for a while. Within the week, we ordered our first colony of honey bees. Who first introduced you to coding? How long have you been a beekeeper? I was first introI have been a beekeeper for two years duced to coding in and hope to continue in the future. my freshman year when I took a webHow many bees would you say you have? page design class When you order bees, you buy them by the pound. In each pound, involving HTML and there is about 3,000 bees, and I started CSS with Mr. Twigg. off with three. Over time, their number multiplied as the queen thrived. Over How did you learn to Coding is different all, I probably had around 10,000 bees. I code? How has coding from other types of I learned to code by helped you in your work; you can solve had so many bees I had to split the hive taking programming everyday life? the problems in any to avoid crowding. classes as well as Coding has helped way you like instead Do you name any of your bees? by practicing on my me in my everyday of following a set I never named any of the bees. My dad own time. life by showing me path that everyone and I referred to them as girls or by the that there is always else follows. type of bee they are. The male bees are What have you coded another solution to before? something, if you Do you have any oth- drones. The queen is simply the queen. I have designed and look for it. er talents people may The rest are worker bees. coded a math based not know about you? Where is the apiary? game in the past, Is there anything you I am a good writer. I began helping at my uncles apiary in targeted toward want your peers to Wanchese. When I started my own, I younger kids. know about coding? cleared a spot in my backyard.

Ryan Braswell: Coder

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Fragrances

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Everyone has a signature scent that is uniquely theirs, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfume you spray on in the morning, the cologne you slap on after shaving, or just your natural body odor. At Manteo High School we are surrounded by people every day, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often impossible to avoid noticing their scents. Try to guess which fragrances your fellow students love. Tiffany Fenz Website Edior 4. Luke B.

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4. Luke B.

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Match the person with the fragrance they hate.

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What they wear: 1a, 2c, 3d, 4e, 5b What they hate: 1d, 2a, 3e, 4c, 5b

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“A lot of the guys here will text girls and try to start a conversation with them and get to know them, then a few days later the guys will ask for nudes (and most of the time the girl will send them) and expose the girl on snapchat.” -Girl “I just know it’s more common than some people may think or realize.” -Girl

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Pics? “I think almost every girl has been asked or knows someone who has been asked.” -Girl

“Guys definitely ask girls for nudes more but there are still girls that ask guys for pics even though it seems uncommon, almost everyone has been asked for nudes or asked it. It has kinda became a normal thing in today’s generation.” -Boy

“I feel like almost every girl in this school has been asked once or twice. Because now it seems like that’s all guys want; they don’t want a relationship, they want nudes or sex. I mean, even when a guy knows a girl has a boyfriend they still ask them.” -Girl

Has this ever happened to you? If it has, then you’re not alone. According to dosomething. org, 40% of boys and girls have asked for sexual images, and it’s more common for boys than girls to do so. It is more common for teen girls to send sexts than boys--about 22% of girls send pics, while 18% of guys send them. Surprisingly, 11% of teen girls between the ages of 13-16 have been involved with sending or receiving sexts. Nude pictures of people under the age

“It’s like one of the first things guys ask girls here. It’s kinda pathetic.” -Boy

“I have heard many people say that they’re comfortable with sending nudes.” -Boy

“As a minor, it’s inappropriate.” -Boy

Once you send a sexual image out, it’s out there forever and there is no getting it back.

of 18 are considered child pornography, and the sending or receiving of such images can result in criminal charges. Manteo High School students have agreed to share their experiences and opinions above. Because of the sensitive nature of the subject, names have been withheld. Also remember that once you send a sexual image out, it’s out there forever and there is no getting it back.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Every day boys and girls fall victim to sexual harassment. Consent is always key. When anybody says, “No, I don’t want that,” the unwanted behavior should stop immediately. Some harassment, though, can pass unnoticed at first, only becoming evident after the fact. Alex Anderson Staff Writer

Assualt Vs. Harassment

Examples of Harassment

Both sexual assault and sexual harassment are illegal, and both can occur either as an isolated event or can happen over time. Both can be be harmful to the victim, but it is important to know the differences between the two. According to the Coast Guard’s All Hands blog, sexual harassment consists of “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.” Displaying sexually explicit pictures or written material can also be considered harassment. The same website defines sexual assault as “intentional sexual contact, characterized by use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. Sexual assault includes rape, forcible sodomy and other unwanted indecent contact (e.g., kissing against another person’s will) that is aggravated, abusive or wrongful.” In the past, women often let sexual assault go unreported, but the #metoo movement is giving many the courage to report this illegal behavior. Many people do not realize that making sexual gestures, talking about a person’s body or clothing in a sexual way, making sexual jokes, and sending pictures or texts of a sexual nature are all forms of harassment. Unnecessary or unwanted touching, hugging, or brushing against another person’s body is also sexual harassment. Faye Fox

Effects on Students

According to the Stanford Sexual Harassment Policy Office, in a school setting 7 out of 10 students are affected by sexual harassment every year. Students who have experienced sexual harassment or assault often have a hard time studying or paying attention in class; they participate less, avoid certain spots on campus, no longer go out to study groups or hang out with others, and in some cases they think about dropping out of school or even entertain thoughts of suicide. Even high school students are not immune to the negative effects of sexual harassment.

Ways to Avoid Harassment There are steps that can be taken to minimize harassment. First, it is best to avoid eye contact that could be provocative. Second, a potential harasser may be discouraged if he believes that his or her target is in a relationship, so there is strength in numbers. If the situation continues, a trusted family member, friend, or other adult should be told about the harassment.

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Best / Worst Date Indi Mokey Staff Writer

Best Date:

Worst Date:

“I don’t really have a best date; it’s mostly been just us hanging out and playing video games because it’s nice just to hang out with each other.” - Karynna Culpepper (Junior)

“My first date was my worst date because my parents went. We went to Striper’s, and--you know how moms are--they just basically told him a bunch of embarrassing stories about me and how to plan into the future when we had only been together for a week at the time.” - Cheyenne Ezell (Freshman)

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“We went to get pizza, and then we went to the movies. It was a great time.” - J’Veon Tate (Senior)

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“My best date was April 8th, 2000! It was my first date with my now husband Mark. I was a freshman in high school, and he was a senior. He took me to see a movie called Return to Me because it was really the only Liz Hodgson thing playing. The theatre was full of really old people! We still laugh about it to this day. I remember being so excited when he reached over to hold my hand during the movie.” -Ms. Jessica Everett (Guidance Assistant.)

Student Spotlight

LIZ HODGSON, PHOTOGRAPHER

“Two years ago my class went on the Sea to Mountain field trip and my current boyfriend, and I decided to go biking at the white water rafting park. When we were getting our bikes, we had to tell the guy working there Liz Hodgson our height so we could get the right size bike. Well, they gave me the wrong size, but I didn’t know that. We went riding, and everything was fine until I had to make a sudden stop. When I did, I flew over the handlebars, got the breath knocked out of me, and cut my leg open. While I did a flip over my bars, my boyfriend saw and got so distracted by my flipping that he almost hit a wall near us. Thankfully, he jumped off and didn’t get hurt. I found this whole incident hilarious, but he did not. Long story short, I got my leg cleaned up. We took the bike back to the stand and then asked if he gave us the wrong size, and he just shrugged his shoulder. We still laugh about it to this day, and I still have the scar from cutting my leg open!” -Evelyn Gallagher (Sophomore)

“I chose to take photography because it is a great class, and I love it. These pieces of work are projects that we did in photo one.” “This is my work from the word art project in photo one. My work says vibin’. I chose this word because I thought it would be a cool word to put summer things around it, and I really like the way it came out.”

“This is my work from the poly portrait project in photo one. I chose to do Khalid because he is one of my favorite artists, and I really like his music.”

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DEAR DENNY...

Q: Dear Denny, I’m have a really difficult time sticking to my diet. Any tips on how to stay with it? A: I’m going to be 100% honest--I am literally the worst person to ask about this. Every time I diet I feel as if I’m about to starve by day three. But I suggest doing the seven day vegan challenge instead of a regular diet because you can have so many snacks. Believe it or not Oreos and Doritos are vegan, which is kind of suspicious, but I’m sure it’s fine. Q: Dear Denny, I love reading, but I feel like I don’t have time to read anymore because school takes up too much of my time. How can I find time for reading? A: I, too, struggle with this a lot. Actually, one of the most ironic things I find about school is how teachers encourage you to read but give so much work that you don’t have time to even glance at a book. Q: Dear Denny, so my ex is causing a lot of drama for me. I’ve blocked him on everything I can, but he won’t leave me alone. Any advice on how to properly deal with this? A: Well boys and girls, do you have a crazy ex? I sure hope not for your sake, but if you do I have a great trick for you! You just have to fight crazy with crazy. If your ex is constantly creating new numbers to text you, then create a new number yourself and text them weird videos you find online. Remember to only put your initial when they ask you who you are. Once they figure out it’s you, they’ll be so creeped out they’ll never talk to you again. BAM! Problem solved. Q: Denny, how do I survive school? I’m only a freshman, and I feel like I’m drowning in a pool of work. A: Oh little freshie, there is so much you have yet to understand. There is no key to surviving in school. You just have to go with the flow and hope it works out okay. I mean, it seems like while you’re standing on the graduation stage you look back on your high school years like, “How did I even make it here? How did anybody make it here?” You don’t even need to be graduating to ask yourself that; most people ask themselves that every year. So, like the most wise fish I’ve ever met has said, “Just keep swimming, swimming. What do you do? You swim, swim, swim.” Q: Dear Denny, so I like these two guys, and they want me to choose between them. I just don’t know who to choose. Do you have any advice? A: Are you in a romantic comedy? Well that doesn’t matter. You obviously need to create a game show-like competition to see who is best for you. The first should be Jeopardy, but all the questions would be about you, and whoever gets the most right knows the most about you. The next would have to be American Ninja Warrior to see who is the most physically fit. Last but not least, make a montage of all the other games you come up with, and whoever has the most points in the end wins your love! Or you could go the route where you don’t choose either because you’re a strong independent man or woman.

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Track “It was great, really--the boys went undefeated, and the girls did great with only a small number of athletes. It was a really great group of kids to work with.” - Coach Melissa Mann

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Men’s Tennis

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“The practices were always a ton of fun; the mile was my favorite race. It was lit. It was always fun to beat my time from last year. I am going to miss track next year.” - Aiyana Mourino

“The best parts were beating my own score, the track meets, and how hype we all were for each other.” - Clay Rice

Varsity Softball

Kiersten Frazee

Liz Hodgson

“Overall, the season went well. We won three of our matches and continued to improve throughout the season. Next year I will have several returning players, so I’m hoping to build upon the skills the athletes learned this season and use that to propel us into next season. It’s always memorable when you win, but what I enjoy most is watching my players improve and getting to see them implement new skills that they have been working on in practice into their match play. All players on the team greatly improved Indi Moki throughout the course of the season.” - Coach Emily Dinoto

Disc Golf

“The team bus rides were the best part because we were all so close, so it was really fun.” - Emma Fleming

“Taco Bell on the way home was always fun.” - Wally McCown

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“I really enjoyed how the girls pulled together in the end. Overcoming a lot of adversity, we were really playing our best at the end.” - Coach Chad Leary

“I enjoyed playing tennis. I made a lot of great memories. One of the best memories was beating Gates. The easiest team to beat was Gates, and the hardest to beat was Edenton.” - Landyn Jarvis

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Varsity Baseball “If I had to pick one word to remember the season by, it would be adversity. We had more injuries this season than any one in recent memory. We have not had a game since conference play began Liz Hodgson with our full team. The team has stepped up to fill roles, and guys have been moved. I am proud of the way the guys are fighting to the very end. A lot of people will be battling to see consistent field time next year. It will come down to who does more in the off season. The most memorable event of season is the way we beat Voyager this year.” - Coach Jimmy Metzinger “Last night when it was the bottom of the eighth inning and I had a ball hit to me in right field, I threw it all the way home and the runner ended up being safe. On the next pitch a ball was hit to Liz Hodgson James in center field, and he threw it all the way home and the guy was out. Then the next inning in the top of the ninth I led off the inning with a hit and was hit around to score the go around run to win the game and move us on to the second round of the playoffs.” - Tripp Phillips

Golf

“My favorite part of disc golf is getting outside “The bus rides were and walking through the my favorite.” - Daven woods with the kids. The Reynolds club members improved Indi Moki so much this year; I hope we get some new members to replace our seniors who are leaving.” - Coach Mike Phelan

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JV Baseball “I would say getting called up to varsity for playoffs and beating First Flight.” - Pearce Gregory Kiersten Frazee

“The team grew a lot over the season. The guys played hard and were very receptive to the coaching they received. We had a good Kiersten Frazee mix of sophomores and freshmen who played this year. We will return some experienced players to help with the incoming 9th grade class. The most memorable moment of the season was the final game versus FFHS; we were down 8-3 in the last inning and won the game 8-9.” - Coach Tray Scott

JV BASEBALL: 10 WINS, 10 LOSSES VARSITY BASEBALL: 10 WINS, 10 LOSSES TENNIS: 3 WINS, 5 LOSSES

Women’s Soccer “I think the bus rides home were always fun, and after we won the conference and Eva told Mr. Cleaver to do “The Woah” and he did it-that was pretty funny and fun.” - Mazzy Morrison

JV Softball

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Sports Finals TRACK: WON ALL MEETS*

*first place is not needed to win in track*

GOLF: CONFERENCE CHAMPS

“Riding the bus with my teammates. Learning to work together as a team. The coaches did a good job with our hitting and helping us out. We got a lot of individual attention, and that helped Kiersten Frazee make us better individually which helped us as a team.” - Ivy Cage “The girls worked hard all season despite not playing many games.” - Coach Chad Leary Kiersten Frazee

JV SOFTBALL: 2 WINS, 5 LOSSES VARSITY SOFTBALL: 5 WINS, 13 LOSSES SOCCER: 12 WINS, 5 LOSSES

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Once a cheerleader, always a cheerleader!

Kiersten Frazee Editor In Chief This past winter sport season, Manteo High School said goodbye to a beloved cheer coach, Amanda Simpson, honored her fifteen years with the cheer department, and welcomed new faces to the department. This upcoming fall and winter sport seasons, marketing teacher Ms. McKoy will enter her third year of coaching at MHS and will be heading up the cheer department. Ms. Everett, the guidance office secretary, will be the assistant varsity cheer coach for the football season, and Coach Spinella, a new substitute teacher and daughter of Ms. Spinella at MMS, will be the assistant JV cheer coach for the football season. The two teams will be joined together for the basketball and competition season in the winter. Let’s meet our new cheer department!

Meet Ms. Everett

How do you feel about joining the cheer department? I am excited to be working with Coach McKoy and Coach Spinella. They are wonderful women with great ideas and a huge LOVE for cheer! Have you cheered before? Yes, I was a cheerleader in middle school for football and basketball. I also cheered for football my freshman year and then for basketball all 4 years of high school. Are you nervous about your new position? I am nervous, but in a good

way. How do you feel about the upcoming cheer season? I think we will see some changes (all good) in how we work as a cheer family. I think we will see the JV and Varsity Squads working together as ambassadors for the school with a more prominent role around school! My hope is that the MHS Cheerleaders will be seen as the athletes they are and grow both athletically and as young adults during their time as MHS Cheerleaders.

Kiersten Frazee

Meet Ms. McKoy

How do you feel can share is that JV about your new reand Varsity squads sponsibility as head will practice at the of the cheer depart- same time, but not ment? I’m hoping in the same place, that having all the so they can attend squads on the same one another’s games page will help to for support. We create strong bonds are also having a and therefore an mentoring program overall smooth and between Varsity and enjoyable experiJV cheerleaders. ence for cheerleadHow do you feel ers and coaches. about the upcoming Have you cheered season? I am subefore? I cheered per excited for the JV and Varsity for upcoming season football and basbecause we have an ketball in High excellent group of School. I also helped young women trying with cheer at my out. Our goal is for last school. Once a MHS cheer to reach cheerleader, always beyond the sidelines a cheerleader! and have a positive Kiersten Frazee Can you presence share any in the of your school plans and comfor the munity by upcomparticiing cheer pating in season? commuOne nity serthing vice and new I events.

Meet Ms. Spinnella

How do you feel about the upcoming cheer season? I am super excited for the upcoming cheer season; I’m happy to be growing our program! I can’t wait to start teaching new material and build on what we learned last year. Are you nervous for the new season? I’m not nervous for the new season! As a new coach I got most of my nerves out last year and feel much more prepared going into this season. How do you think this year will be different

from last year? I think that having a united front from all of the coaches will bring a cohesiveness to all of the squads! The expectations are all set and ready to be met! Have you cheered before? How are you connected to cheer? I started cheering in middle school and continued all throughout high school. If I could change one thing, I wish I would have cheered during my college career. It is so great to be back in the cheer world and involved with the girls!

Kiersten Frazee

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What’s For Dinner? El Buen Taco, Of Course! Blake Gard Staff Member

Imagine you’re a hungry traveler on the brink of starvation; you’ve worked through school all day long, struggling to put one foot in front of the other, and all you want to end your day is simply some good food. As you struggle out of the Manteo High School parking lot, you are faced with your first decision: should I go left, right, or straight? At this point you’re too hungry to give it even more than a second’s thought. You decide you want to go straight. However, you realize a few moments into your adventure that you chose the wrong path, stuck behind the buses and the never changing traffic light; you sigh in frustration. You creep forward in the line, and it seems like it takes hours to move inches. Just as you are prepared to give up, to turn around and go another way...in the distance you see something that catches your eye. Something with vibrant and attractive colors, it looks almost like a man. As you inch closer you realize...that’s no man! That’s El Buen Taco! A hero, who has come to rescue you from the brink of death! In a flash, the light turns green, and suddenly you’re moving right along; it’s as if the planets have aligned. El Buen Taco calls out to you, and the yearning in your stomach must be indulged. You pull into the parking lot, and you walk in the front door to be greeted by the happiest Taco you have

probably ever seen in your life. As you turn to the left to enter the restaurant you are greeted with beautiful and authentic Mexican decor paired with vibrant green walls that contrast beautifully with the soft light pouring from the fixtures. You follow the brick wall, past the game machines towards the counter. You’re welcomed with a smile and guided to any table of your choice! Once seated the possibilities are endless, as El Buen Taco strives to have a menu item for everyone! All of the food comes prepared fresh, straight to you with a Guadalajaran flair. The first item to catch your attention are the many taco options. You are presented with the choice of beef, chicken, or pork, and there is even a vegetarian menu! Each taco is presented on a homemade corn tortilla, made daily in the restaurant! These tortillas are good enough to eat on their own! The meat is seasoned to perfection and cooked just right! Next to the tacos you find the combination dinner plates; many of the combinations are burritos, quesadillas and other authentic Mexican dishes. Almost all of the combination plates are served with refried beans with cheese sauce and rice! The most famous of these combination plates is the Wanchese Quesadilla. As this lovely play on words suggests, you will be wanting some more

cheese! This is a wonderfully prepared beef or chicken quesadilla, coated with a delightfully well made cheese sauce. If neither of those quite tickle your tastebuds, perhaps you will fall for the CFR, a chicken and rice dish covered once again in cheese sauce! The well-seasoned meat and fresh vegetables really takes center stage on all these dishes. Once you have chosen your meal, you won’t have to wait long as El Buen Taco’s kitchen prides itself on a quick delivery! As you finish off your meal you may find yourself wanting a little more to push you over to fulfillment, in which case your eyes wander down to the desserts section. El Buen Taco has some very well made flan and sopapillas, sopapillas being a fried tortilla coated in honey and then sprinkled with brown sugar. This light and crunchy dessert makes for a wonderful sweet ending to this amazing experience. With unbeatable prices, delicious food, and a kind and friendly waitstaff, El Buen Taco should most definitely be a restaurant on the map to consider. El Buen Taco is attached to the Elizabethan Inn, located at 814 US-64, Manteo, NC 27954, open Tuesday-Sunday. 11:00 - 9:00 pm, with a break between lunch and dinner service, closes at 2:30, reopens at 5:00!

Did You Ever Wonder About ...

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Liz Hodgson

Organs. We’ve all heard them. If you’ve been to a cathedral during mass, watched the movies Dracula or Frankenstein, or if you just have a weird obsession with all things gothic, then you’ve definitely heard one. When Manteo High School moved from what is now the COA building to the current location in 1983, it was built with a pipe organ in the auditorium. The organ was played by Mr. Joe Poole, who taught drafting, industrial arts, and woodworking. He played the organ for assemblies.

The Ominous Organ

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When Mr. Poole retired in 1989, he took the organ with him, but the opening in the walls where

nothing--just a small hallway. But why does Manteo high school have this? Is it an extra escape route for a fire? Also why does it automatically lock from the inside when the door closes? Why are there no cameras? I asked Ms. Pam Buscemi in the front office exactly what that room is supposed to be.

What is the room off the main stairwell? “When they renovated the school, that was going to be the office for the school resource officer. It was going to

the pipes once were remained in the auditorium. There are rumors that the organ ended up at a local church, and some claim that the MHS pipe organ was sent to another city. Either way, it is lost to history, and no pictures of it, the elaborate keyboard on the auditorium floor, and the brass pipes shining proudly above, are now known to exist. Few alumni from the ’80s can even recall the organ, but a few former students remember having seen it mounted in what are now holes covered by wooden slats in the auditorium walls.

THE HAUNTING HALLWAY

id you ever wonder about that room right off to the main stairwell, the one that leads up to the hall with all the Stage Left play posters? Well if you have used those stairs, then you must have noticed the room on the first floor between the stairwell and the main entrance door, the one that appears to be just a hall and nothing else. Odd, huh? Well, that room appears to be just a short, narrow hallway that leads to the outside. No cameras,

be there so that when people came to the school they could go to the resource officer’s door, he would check them in, and that’s how they would get into the school. I don’t know why they changed the plans, but they did.”

Why does he door automatically lock when it closes from the inside? “It’s just how the doors are; most of our doors do that.” Tiffany Fenz Staff Member

Pictured Above: an article about the organ in the Coastland Times from March 27th, 1986.

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Poet’s Corner

“NO” No, she says as you lay on top. No, she screams as you cover it up. No, she says as the color of the blue wall overcomes her, and she makes herself disappear in the world of oblivion. Stop, she says, as pain strikes all parts of her body. Please, she pleads, as she scratches and kicks, But of course it’s no use, not with the strength that overcomes her. Help, she says, As it ends. Why? she thinks as the world that she once knew Is now taken away. -Tiffany Fenz

The Boy On The Bus The boy on the bus is beautiful; The boy on the bus is sweet; Everytime I see him I somehow feel complete. The boy on the bus is happy; The boy on the bus loves to smile; I feel like I could run for miles. The boy on the bus will never read this; The boy on the bus will never spare me a glance; But somehow I can’t escape this trance. -Alex Anderson

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CHINA TRIP Tiffany Fenz Staff Member

According to Ayanna Selby

What are some customs of theirs? “It’s normal to burp, slurp, and make noises when you eat, and if you don’t then they think you’re not enjoying the food. When they offer you food, you need to try it or else they will get offended.”

What was the best thing about the trip? “Staying with the host students.” What did you find strangest about China? “People just came up to you and took pictures with you randomly.”

What are some foods they have that America doesn’t? “All food. The China places here are completely different from the food in China.”

What places did you visit? “The Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, and the Oriental Pear Tower.”

What stood out about your trip? “It’s was fun, different.” The Chinese students from Meicun High School are scheduled to visit Dare County for the fourth time Sept 25-29, 2019. Ms Pack plans to take another group to Meicun High School during spring break of 2021, so please contact her if you are interested in taking part in this amazing experience.

Writer Wins!

How did it feel to win this award? “Getting second place was surprising! It made me smile knowing that people enjoyed my short story. I hope my future stories will inspire others to create as well.” - Taylor Cahoon, Junior

Liz Hodgson

What award did you win? “First place in poetry and the merit award.” What was your poem about? “My favorite color yellow and how it makes me feel.” How did it feel to win this award? “Amazing.” What other poems have you written? “Too many to name. I’ve been in creative writing since my freshman year, and I’ve been writing stories since I was in elementary school. I just recently, within the past year or two, really transitioned from short stories to poems. Poetry is my outlet, and pretty much anytime I have any sort of emotion I write about it!” - Kiersten Frazee, Junior

What award did you win? “The Sherry Pruitt Award.” What was your poem about? “It was about how civilization is encroaching on the environment.” How did you feel when you won the award? “I was glad; it was good to see that I won something.” -Connor Culepepper, Senior

Sound to Sea The music department trip to Nashville, Tennessee was a fun three day trip with the choir and band kids. The participants saw amazing sights, met interesting people, and had fun activities along the way. Alex Anderson

Staff Member What was your favorite thing you saw the trip? “The coolest thing I saw on the Nashville trip was the Ryman Auditorium; it was really historic, and it was cool looking.” What is your favorite memory from the trip? “My favorite memory of the trip was when we went to see the Country Music Hall of Fame.” - William Pendelton, Strings

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Liz Hodgson

What is your favorite memory from the trip? “My favorite memory from the trip was the showboat dinner when I and all my friends were at a big Liz Hodgson table, and we got to What is your favor- watch the show and ite memory from the enjoy each other’s company.” - Alexis trip? “My favorite memo- McCallum, Chorus ry from the trip was going to the Grand Ole Opry. It was so cool to see different people perform and just listen to good music.” - Maddie Housekneckt, Band Stephen D. Nichols

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Underrated Summer

Pea Island With seclusion and great surf, what could be better than a trip to Pea Island with your friends? After a quick trip down south and across the new Marc Basnight Bridge over Oregon Inlet, you can find yourself on an empty beach that stretches for miles. To start off a Pea Island beach day, you need to stop by your favorite grocery store to pick up a bag of ice, a few drinks, and some snacks (I suggest Sweet Tea, Lemonade, Pringles, and watermelon). Grab a towel, a speaker, a beach chair, and an umbrella (so you don’t get sunburned), and make

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the drive down. You’ll want the speaker to help you chill out, and you will also want some music for the drive down. Once you get down to Pea Island, you’re going to have to make a trek up the sand dunes, but it’s honestly worth it. Use an existing trail when you can--respect the dunes! Set up camp and chill for an entire day, or at least until you’re about to hit curfew. On your way back, stop by the 7-Eleven to grab a few Slurpees. (Hack: Do this on July 11th; they give out free small Slurpees on “7-Eleven Day”!)

The great part about Pea Island is that almost no one is down there, but that means you have to be extra careful about rip currents. I have spotted many jellyfish and all kinds of seaweed there, but those are a small price to pay when you’ve got a stretch of beach all to yourself! That is, you do unless everyone who reads this goes down on the same day and they all decide to camp out for the entire day - that’d be pretty bad. More than likely, though, it will be just you, your friends, the salt air, and the sound of the waves.

Alex Anderson

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Fish Heads Bar & Grill

Alex Anderson Staff Writer

Fish Heads Bar and Grill, located on the Outer Banks Pier in South Nags Head, is a great summer hot spot. They offer a wide variety of activities, such as karaoke and live music almost every night. Fish Heads serves breakfast starting at 7:00 in the morning for early risers, then has a wide variety of sandwiches, burgers, cold salads,

and fried seafood baskets for later in the day. Their steamed shrimp is some of the cheapest around. Because Fish Heads is built on top of the pier, you can fish and even surf if the waves are right. Fishheads was opened in 2010 by Garry, Mary, and Ryan Oliver with a pop-up tent and 2 tables. Today, it is is a family friendly bar

and grill that is one of the most popular places on the Outer Banks. Fish Heads won the “Best Local Hangout” award and Outer Banks Fishing Pier won “Best Fishing Pier” in the 2018 OBX Best of the Beach contest. They open in season at 7:00 AM and close at 1:00 AM. I suggest you give them a visit.

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Hot Spots

Cahoons Market Tiffany Fenz Staff Writer

Tiffany Fenz

Nags Head Woods Faye Fox Staff Writer

There are numerous hotspots here on the Outer Banks to enjoy during the summer. Although many spots are popular with locals and with tourists for good reasons, there are also many underrated locations. For example, Nags Head Woods is a hidden treasure. There are many trails in the preserve of varying lengths crossing an assortment of terrains, including marshes,

ponds, and wetlands. Nags Head Woods was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974, and protecting its unique habitats is one of the Nature Conservancy’s top priorities in North Carolina. The site consists of around 1,400 acres of woods, marshes, and soundfront, some of which was donated by John and Rhoda Calfee and Diane St. Clair. Nags Head

Woods can be a great spot to walk with friends or simply to get some sunshine and exercise. In 2011, thanks to Ed Mays, an accessible multi-use trail was built through Nags Head Woods for visitors in wheelchairs. The woods are open from dawn until dusk and offer opportunities for activities including jogging, bird watching, bow hunting, and, of course, hiking.

Cahoon’s Market is a family owned shop that sells food, beach supplies, and fishing gear. They carry everything from that sunscreen you left at home to the homemade noodles that you crave. Cahoon’s Market makes homemade salads, noodle dishes, sandwiches, and all the extras that you might want for a nice day at the beach. They make all their food with care and thoughtfulness and tailor them to their cus-

tomers’ needs. Their deli and meat counter has superior steaks, hamburger meat, and barbecue, all prepared in-house. The cold salad case has some of the best chicken, tuna, and shrimp salad on the beach. Most of the fresh produce they carry is locally grown. Their deli case has a wide variety of deli meats for customers to choose from. Cahoon’s Market is also a good place to go for a quick grocery shopping spree for dinner that

night, and they have a wide variety of soft drinks. If you want a souvenir T-shirt, hat, coverup, or a unique Tervis tumbler, their beach shop has everything you might want. Located at milepost 16.5 on the beach road in Nags Head, the market is right next to Jennette’s Pier at Whalebone Junction. Be sure to stop in at Cahoon’s Market next time you are at the beach.

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AVID:

Alex Anderson Staff Writer

What is the definition of AVID and what is your goal for AVID students? “Avid is a college career and readiness program that is designed to aid the middle students to reach their future goals. My goal for my students is to be able to accommodate them and help them reach their goals, whether it be attending a 2-year or a 4-year school or going straight into a career.”

Kaitlyn Burchette How has AVID helped you during your years of being in it? And would you recommend AVID to students? “It keeps me orgaLiz Hodgson nized and up to date with my work. Yes, because you meet a lot of new people and make friendships.”

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What is your best memory in the AVID program? “That day we played racing games and it got out of hand and it was really funny.”

What has been your experience as an AVID administrator? “My experience has been incredibly positive. I’ve seen great kids come in and do amazing things. Kids are earning large amounts of scholarship money to make their dreams reality, and it has been a pleasure to be a part of their education.”

If they offered AVID in college would you take it? “Yes, because I liked taking it in highschool.”

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“I think the AVID program here is a Liz Hodgson

What are the requirements to become an AVID Student? “The first thing we look for is that kids are motivated to succeed. They need to have a 3.0 GPA, a positive attitude, and be willing to work with others and help their peers as well.” What are some of your greatest success stories? “Last year was really my first graduating class, and some of the students I taught are now at App state and are paying nothing because they worked enough to go for free. We have also had two Dell Scholars.”

great success, and it works well for our kids. Each year we produce students who go out better prepared for the real world.”

Catherine Crabtree: How has AVID helped you during your years of being in it? “It has helped me with my grades and keeping all “A”s and making new friends.”

Would you recommend AVID to stuLiz Hodgson dents? “Yes, it’s a really good class to take. It helps you get ready for college, and it helps you get ready for every challenge you face.” What is your best memory in the AVID program? “When we did this photo scavenger hunt.” If they offered AVID in college would you take it? “Of course, because AVID helps me right now a lot so it might help me for the outside world.”

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Miss You Already!

Faye Fox Staff Member

Bon Voyage to Two Beloved Manteo Teachers This school year’s end is approaching fast, and unfortunately so is the departure of two beloved teachers at Manteo High. Mr. Barber and Ms. Dempewolf are bidding the Manteo family farewell this year. Best wishes to both Mr. Barber and Ms. Dempewolf in their journeys after leaving Manteo High School. They will be missed!

Mr. Barber

Mrs. Dempewolf Ms. Dempewolf has spent almost a third of her thirty plus years of teaching in Dare County. She had previously worked at MMS and MHS from 20002004, and she then returned in 2015. Her favorite memory at Manteo is: “Definitely being able to participate in the production of Phantom of the

Mr. Barber has spent 18 years here, and his favorite memory of his time at the school is: “Teaching shop when kids make something right in the shop and they

get to take it home.” With retirement coming, many wonder what he will do next. Barber: “Nothing. Everyone keeps asking me that, but I just don’t know. Whatever

comes up, I’ll do.” Mr. Barber is known for helping and engaging with students, and he will surely be missed here at Manteo.

What are you going to miss most about Mr. Barber? “Going into the shop.” Dylan Simpson “I’ll miss his mustache, and I’ll miss going into the shop with

Opera. I was able to teach some of the performers, to play in the pit orchestra with my students, and to have the honor of watching my son perform as the Phantom as I did all of that. It was a perfect combination.” Her plan now is to teach privately, to work in the music ministry, and to spend time with her

family. Dempewolf states that the highlight of her teaching career was: “Every single day that I have had the opportunity to reach my students and teach them life lessons, collaboration, problem solving, and finding joy through music have been highlights for me.”

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Manteo

Manteo Today director Hunt Thomas shared with Sound to Sea video that he had from 1993. It depicts student life at Manteo High School as it was over twenty-five years ago. Homecoming Festivities Notable is the bonfire before the homecoming game, a tradition discontinued years ago. Also, the students completely filled the gym bleachers for the pep rally.

Cheerleading The uniform skirts are longer, and the socks are, too. The cheers themselves are similar to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, but cheering in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;93 was a little closer to dance than a sport.

Marching Band The marching band was a little bit larger than it is today, and they can still do justice to the national anthem. Compare the uniforms to now.

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Memories Football and cheerleader uniforms, hairstyles and fashion, even the size of the student body are all different from the MHS we know today. Scan the QR codes to see the videos.

Football Game The dogpile as the players run onto the field is a tradition we have lost with those gold helmets! MHS running the ball in for a TD hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed, though.

Manteo Today â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;93 The dress code is relaxed, the video monitor is an old B&W TV, and the weather map is a pull-down state map with paper suns and clouds.

A Manteo Today Scandal Another version of the morning newscast, this one with the announcement of the opening of the new library and a scandal involving, evidently, Elton John.

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Kiersten Frazee Editor- In- Chief

Under the Palms “Prom was tons of fun! I’m sad I had to leave early.” - Dalton Creef, Junior “The music should’ve been better. I still had a great time with my friends.” - Jayden Santry, Sophmore Photo Courtesy of Dalton Creef

Pictured from left to right: Jayden Santry (10th), Dalton Creef (11th), Luke Bane (10th), Davis Bradley (12th)

Photo Courtesy of Marissa Bayliss Photography

“Saturdays are for the boys.” - Jackson Utz, Senior Pictured l to r: Ryan McOwen (12th),Jackson Utz (12th), below l to r: Ally Gurrola (11th), J’Veon Tate (12th). P J Kinsey (11th).

Pictured Above, l to r: Carson Creef (12th), Eden Burchart 12th), Caroline Mode (12th), Chloe Roy (12th), Sophia Farrow (12th), Emily Pack (12th), Leslie Estrada (12th), Trent Jones (12th) “My senior prom was amazing! I had a great time dancing and being with my friends. With this having been my last prom, I can definitely say it is one that I will never forget.” - Sophia Farrow, Senior “My friends and I got our prom pictures done by Marissa Bayliss. I’m glad Carson, Lesley, and I all ended up going together because we’ve been friends since Kinder-

Photo Courtesy of Hunt Thomas

Pictured above: Blake Gard (11th), Raechelle Eller (12th), Carter Weatherly (12th), Jalen Endres (12th)

Photo Courtesy of Jackson Utz

Photo Courtesy of Hunt Thomas

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My best memory in newspaper is when we all got locked in the SRO Room. Faye, Liz, and I were all talking about what Criminal Minds characters we were while trying to find weird things about the room, and Kiersten turned around from the door and said, “Guys, we’re locked in.” We were only there for about two minutes, but it was still pretty funny because everyone was trying to figure out who to call to come and get us out of the room, but I just sat down and thought, ‘Figures.’ - Indi Mokey I think my best memory is from this class actually. I met so many new and interesting people and had a great time having parties and chilling with friends. - Alex Anderson

Stephen D. Nichols

My favorite memory from this class is when I planned a party for our issue release. I made a list of what everyone was going to bring. The next day we had a party and had enough food to have snacks the next couple of days. We also had music playing, and it was just a great time because everyone was getting along. We all shared great stories from our childhoods and just some of our best memories. - Liz Hodgson

My best memory would have to be…. In first semester, I was having a really bad day and was sitting in class crying, and Darcy came up to me from behind, hugged me, and started singing “Why You Look So Sad.” Darcy then took my hands, had me stand up, and started dancing with me. She wouldn’t stop until I was laughing and in a better mood. It made my whole day better. - Tiffany Fenz

My all time favorite memory would have to be from first semester when I witnessed Emily attempt to death drop only to fail miserably. It was hilarious and I still tease her for it to this day. The class was truly an uplifting experience, and I will miss everyone in there. I hope we continue our relationships throughout our high school careers. -Faye Fox

My favorite memory is a toss up. I was so honored when I found out that I would be editor; it was an amazing feeling. I think that it was nothing, however, compared to when “The Kids Are Alright” came out. It was amazing being able to hold something I had been working on tirelessly for a couple of months. Also, I loved all of the feedback I got and the way I got to learn about and update the newspaper. - Kiersten Frazee