THE CRYSTAL SENIOR ISSUE 2019

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LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Battle Creek, Michigan

SENIOR ISSUE 2019

Volume 82, Issue 6

Adviser Jodi Darland

Editor-in-Chief Haidyn Markos News Editor Abby Yott Feature Editor Riley Damore A&E Editor Kirsten Butler Opinion Editor Claire Tobin Photographer Jordan Loss Business Manager Haidyn Markos International Reporter Hernán García Quijano Reporters Jameson Hartley Jaelle Lampert Zoey Lopshire Delaney Rose Christopher Siler Oliver Stovall Hannah Tecumseh Angel Wachera Jazmin Young Administration: Blake Prewitt - Superintendent Susan Cheadle-Holt - Principal Tara Rice - Assistant Principal Cody Japinga - Assistant Principal

Editorial policy: The Crystal is a self-funded student publication distributed free of charge to all Lakeview High School students and staff with a total press run of 500.

The publication is an open forum for expression and a two-way communication for both the school and community.

The editor-in-chief and staff are solely responsible for the content. Opinions expressed in the newspaper are not necessarily those of the staff or the administration of Lakeview High School.

Letter from the Editor As us seniors get closer to the end, two school days left to be exact, we are all ready and excited for the new chapter of all of our lives to begin. We are ready for the beautiful summer days, the sleeping in, the college experience and the time we get to spend with friends.

The special occasion we are celebrating for this issue is seniors leaving. This issue is all about the seniors. In this issue we wrote about seniors leaving sports, why people don’t use the Legacy Scholarship, trade school and the best and worst memories of high school.

As a staff our biggest problem this issue was having to complete everything so quickly. We ended up being so late on our last issue, that we had to hurry up, come up with ideas and write them as quickly as we could. Even though we had to cram everything in and finish everything as quickly as we possible could, we were able to get it done and we were able to do it well.

As the Editor-in-Chief, I felt like we normally have a problem coming up with things to write about in story planning, but this issue the story planning came fairly easy to us. The entire staff did a great job coming to the class with a ton of great ideas and stories to write about. This made the process of figuring things out at the beginning of creating the publication. I felt like our struggle was again the time crunch that we had. When we run into problems we do a very good job at talking to each other and asking opinions on what looks good or sounds good. We also turn to other magazine design or our adviser for inspiration.

I want to thank all of the staff members as we come to an end, with only one issue left of The Crystal. I have had a great time on this staff and I am so thankful to be a part of something so much bigger than myself. This is one part of high school that I will never forget. I have gained great friends in The Crystal and I can’t say that about any other class. I also would like to say thank you to Mrs. Darland because without her encouragement and support I would not be the person or student that I am today.

Once again I am so proud of this staff and all they have done to make The Crystal a wonderful source of print media for Lakeview High School. Congratulations, Class of 2019! Best of luck in all of your future endeavors!

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HAIDYN MARKOS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Letters From Crystal Seniors pg. 3 Albums and Middle School Playlists pg. 4 Things to do After Graduation pg. 5

FEATURE

How People Change pg. 6 Advice to Freshman pg. 7 People Taking Gap Year pg. 7 Best and Worst of High School pg. 8,9 Prophecies for Seniors pg. 10

SPORTS

Sports Losing Seniors pg. 11 College Athletic/Fitness Opportunities pg. 12

OPINION

Pro-Con: Trade School pg. 13 Why People Don’t Use the Legacy Scholarship pg. 14 Crystal Point: Scholarship Opportunities pg. 14 ADVERTISEMENTS pg. 5, 15, 16

Cover Photo by Jordan Loss Annually, eighth graders write letters to their senior selves. The last week of school, they are given back their letters. Reactions to what they wrote range from tears of nostalgia to fits of laughter in respect to how mature the seniors thought they were four years earlier. Some experience sadness at friendships lost, but most of the memories bring forth the reality of what the end of high school really means, opportunity and a new chapter of life that they, once again, get to write.

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LETTERS from the SENIORS on staff Dear Crystal, I wish you goodbye and thank you for all the amazing memories you have given me. I’ll miss you guys.

-Lil Yotty, news editor

It’s been real. I’m gonna miss this class, especially Hannah Tecumseh. Thanks for making my senior volleyball season great and for leaving class a few minutes early everyday with me (Sorry, Dar). Also shoutout to Haidyn for being the best Editor-in-Chief and one of my besties. The Crystal has been so fun, and I’m so glad I choose to join the staff for my last year here!

-Delaney Rose, reporter

“Push yourself through your pain. Once you can do that you can do everything.”

-jo.dean, photographer

Don’t wait to join a club or take a class that you want you to do. Take a chance. Do something new or out of your comfort zone. It may be fun or even terrifying. It’s a risk worth taking.

-Christopher Siler, reporter

What does The Crystal mean to me? Well, much more than just a newspaper class. The Crystal, for me, was a way to separate myself from all the negative in other classes. Although I couldn’t partake in the last two trimesters of The Crystal, I had been on staff for two years before. The thing I’ve missed most and will miss most is definitely Dar and all the friends I gained in that class.

We shared special bonds that you don’t usually make with your classmates. I took the advantage of choosing The Crystal in my schedule so Mrs. Darland could continue to teach me, and it’s been a great opportunity learning about journalism techniques and skills. Thank you, Crystal staff, for being so kind and understanding of me and supporting me through everything.

-Karlie Kucharczyk, sports editor

Being in The Crystal this year led me to make so many meaningful connections with people I wouldn’t have otherwise, helped me improve my skills as a writer, and taught me how to be part of a team. I have learned things in this class I will take with me for the rest of my life, and through our ups and downs, there’s no one I would’ve rather had this experience with than the 20182019 Crystal staff.

-Oliver Stovall, reporter

LETTER to the SENIORS Every year I cry during the Senior Walk...it’s something Haidyn loves to make fun of me for! It’s not just a cry either; it’s an ugly cry. It’s ridiculous, and, even though I think every year will be different, I know this year will be the same.

Many of the students I’ve had on staff have been with me all four years of high school and I’ve known several of them even longer than that. So, watching you all walk through the halls of LHS one last time with your entire class is a tear jerker for me.

And as tough as goodbyes are, I cry more out of the pride I have for the young adults you’ve all grown into. Getting to know all of you through our time spent together working on the newspaper is even more valuable to me than watching you walk across the stage at graduation. I’ve seen all the work you’ve done, the dedication you’ve given me and the publication, and I could never thank you enough. SO, tears it will be for me again this year ;) Congrats!!!

Love, Dar

Summer Jam ‘‘ Making a playlist

“Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X

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Chris Rock is in [“Old Town Road] and it makes me happy.

Andrew Campbell, senior

“Talk” by Khalid

“Summer Days” by Martin Garrix

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Go-to HYPE song.

Keagan Ryder, senior

It’s a GOOD song.

Natalie Wiley, senior

“Wow” by Post Malone

“Sucker” by The Jonas Brothers

Adding oldies back into the mix “Low” by Flo Rida

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“Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish

“The Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood “Fergalicious” by Fergie

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“Crank That” by Soulja Boy the

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Activities For The Summer Of 2019

Fun places to go with family and driends once out of school If you want to see the famous Mackinac Island you can get a ferry ticket for $27 for adults and $15 for kids. Once on the island you can go biking, take a carriage tour, see Benjamin’s Blacksmith Shop or go see Fort Mackinac.

Cedar Point has a new Michiganders only discount running until

Sept. 2. The special bundle is $39.99 plus

tax, and includes a parking pass, admission to the park and an unlimited soda pass; a savings of around $65. Also Available is the Super Saver

If you want to explore the outdoors you can go to one of the many Kalamazoo County Parks. Some highly rated ones are Markin Glen Park which has fishing and swimming lakes, bike trails; even courts for sports such as tennis and volleyball.

There is also Cold Brook Park which has a place for picnics, swimming, disc golf, hiking trails and more.

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Visit the Detroit Zoo if you want to see a wider selection of animals than the ones at Binder Park Zoo. The Detroit Zoo has a many more animals such as penguins, polar bears along with kangaroos. Children’s tickets, 2 to 18, are $15 and adult tickets, 16 to 65, are $18.

CHRISTOPHER SILER, REPORTER by

Deal that is $79.99 with the same perks but for two days instead of one.

SENIOR TRANSFORMATIONS Tolu Jubreel, 17 How have you changed as a person since freshman year?

“Starting my freshman year I was physically and mentally immature. I was so closed minded, never really wanting to understand anyone’s point of view.

Eventually, as the years went, by I learned from the people around me and experiences.”

Jaime Garcia, 18 How have you grown since freshman year?

“I’ve personally grown a lot both mentally and physically. I struggled a lot in my first years in high school. I even had to repeat a whole school year. I learned a lot from my past experiences and it made me who I am today. I will even attend university in the U.S.”

Sierra Silverwolf, 18 In what ways have you “glown up” since freshman year?

CLAIRE TOBIN, OPINION EDITOR PHOTOS

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Personally, I have changed a lot since freshman year.

I have become a more positive and hopeful person. I was a super shy emo kid and I feel that I have really glown up from then.”

JORDAN LOSS, PHOTOGRAPHER

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Dear Freshmen,

James Carey

Go out and try something new, whether that’s joining a new club or sport because you’ll never know and find a new passion that will offer you a lifelong group of friends and memories.

“High school may seem hard at first but in all honestly it’s easy just work hard, stay focus, and turn your work in on time.”

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HANNAH TECUMSEH, REPORTER

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With the school year coming to an end, seniors are preparing to move on to the next step of their lives. Some may choose to attend a university or enter the workforce after high school. However, others may choose to spend a gap year taking time to travel, broaden their skills, or focus on their personal goals.

RILEY DAMORE, FEATURE EDITOR

Love, Seniors

WHAT: “I’m doing a program called Circuit Riders. It’s a mission trip based in America that is focused on college-aged students. October 1 is my first day in Huntington Beach, California where I have three months of training and working on projects and community outreaches. Then, we get put into groups and travel to different college campuses to host events. This part is called the ‘Carry the Love’ tour. I have to raise $5,000 in order to go.”

HOW LONG: “April 30 is the last day of the mission trip. I have Christmas break off, which is December 15 to January 10.”

HOPES: “I decided to take a gap year and do this mission trip because I believe that it is the next step is for me. I want to help other people feel loved and appreciated. And I wasn’t in a hurry to go to college. As a Christian, I feel like it is important to put others before myself and putting my secondary education on hold was the best way for me to practice that.”

WHAT: “I will be serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. While serving, I’ll be teaching others the gospel and trying to bring the light of Christ into their lives.”

HOW LONG: “The mission will last 18 months but I’ll be taking a whole two years. I will be putting my papers in spring of 2021 and leaving that fall. I’m taking a full two years because I’ll need time to adjust to ‘normal’ life, as I will be living differently while on my mission.”

HOPES: “I really hope to grow spiritually and I also look forward to meeting new people and being able to help them in any way I can. I want to help grow my faith with this, because even though I may not convert everyone, I’ll be planting a seed of faith that will grow. Knowing this brings me comfort.”

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Jacqueline Quintano Cierra FErrill

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“Do not park in the staff parking spots! You might think it’s cool and funny now, but wait until you owe $420 to the school and wait until the last month of school to start paying them off.”

Co Nguyen

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Jayden Conley

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was y r o m e m ite My favor ernull, p p u C . r having M y chill t t e r p a s e wa because h azing. m a d n a omas teacher T n i w d E -

My favorite memory would have to be all the gym classes.

I’ve gotten to know different people and interact with them in a different way than you would academically.

-Taylor Wilson

My favorite high school memories all revolve around football season. I love the excitement that comes with game day and supporting our boys and being with my friends -Oriana Bell

It’s always funny to watch Macho volleyball, because of how horrible they were.

-Ngun Sung My favorite memory was when my cutting board won fifth place.

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I enjoyed all the school dances even though a lot of people don’t. Getting dressed up, going out to dinner and hanging with friends makes it all fun -Paige Decker

My favorite memory is leaving everyday.

-Mitchell Turner Feature 8

of high school My worst memory was probably when the air conditioner stopped working. It was so hot -Oriana Bell

The bad would be my

freshman year when I

decided to ask someone

The SAT was a big struggle.

-Taylor Wilson

to be my girlfriend for

the first time and I got

friend zoned with all my friends talking to me

the next day about it

and they talked about it for the whole week.

-Gavyn White

My worst memory of high school was cutting my hand on a table sa w my sophomore year.

-Ezarhae Marsha ll

My least favorite memory is coming to class every single day.

-Mitchell Turner

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y My worst memory is all m AP classes and any hard t n a w ou y e k a m t a th es ss a cl to cry sometimes -Paige Decker JAMESON HARTLEY, REPORTER

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ABIGAIL YOTT, NEWS EDITOR

in 15 years...

What will the Class of 2019 seniors be doing with their lives? This is what their fellow class members predict.

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Senior Prophecies using those “skills”

going pro Co Nguyen

predicts that sam will be a professional limbo dancer.

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PAIGE TROSKEY predicts that HALEY JOHNSON

eber alvarez predicts that TRENT FLOYD will be studying lizards and fixing elevators.

DAMON MILLER & john e. gilmore iv predict that TONY HORTON will pursue his rapping career.

JOHN LIEB

ZOEY LOPSHIRE, REPORTER

will be a photographer.

jessica hart

predicts that christina babineau will fulfill her dreams and become a potato.

predicts that

joel gardner

will be playing professional football.

TOLU JUBREEL

sierra silverwolf predicts that david robinson

emilie marvin predicts that brendan barnes

will be the world’s first real life Captain America.

will have a job as a Broadway singer and that

RYLEY ROSE will be a KING.

hannah snyder predicts that audrey kelly

predicts that CATHERINE will work at a carnival in Ohio.

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oriana bell predicts that brendan barnes will be our next President.

will have a book pubished.

reaching the next level jaime garcia ricote predicts that nick tran will be a nurse.

hannah snyder predicts that

david robinson will get kicked out

kristin berryhill predicts that lexi scheumann will be specializing in psychology and working with children AND

RAEANNA GRAHAM will be in a heavy metal band.

of Comic-Con

audrey kelly predicts that brendan barnes will be everyone’s favorite teacher.

ethan brown predicts that drew johnson will be a sergeant in the Air Force and will also be the world’s top food tester.

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ethan brown predicts that drew johnson will be a sergeant in the Air Force and will also be the world’s top food tester.

trent rogers predicts that trent rogers will burn his social security card and jump the northern border into Canada

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“My

best memory is having a team dinner at Fazoli’s and eating 150 breadsticks altogether as a team.”

Alexandra Spears, senior

playing the sport as you.”

On the other hand, something senior athletes can look forward to is leaving behind the legacy of a great sport and letting incoming athletes take over.

“Work hard and let no one ever take that away from you because at the end of the day you can only make yourself better,” Spears said.

KIRSTEN BUTLER, ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

you can to be the best player you “Docaneverything be, because before you know it your time is up.

Brendan shepherd, senior

Enjoy the time and people you play with. You have four “seasons in this sport, always try to make the best of each one and don’t do anything stupid that would require you to sit as a punishment.

Nevia Carrillo, senior

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all four years means making memories forever.

Senior Brendan Shepherd made the best out of an unfortunate situation.

“My best memory is pitching against Gull Lake in districts last year,” Shepherd said. “We lost the game in the end, but we were winning most of the game and I pitched really well and the environment was so cool.”

M best memories will be because of a win and a successful game no matter how the scores turns out. Rogers will never forget one of the best games that he had that showed colleges what he can do.

“My best memory in high school football was my first varsity game ever,” Rogers said. “I had 100+ yards receiving on multiple catches and touchdowns. It set the tone for the rest of my career and showed college coaches that I could ball.”

No matter the sport, there will always be the ups and downs, the good days and the bad days to them.

“The hardest thing I’ve had to accept playing soccer is that even though you may not be good at one thing you can still be better at something else,” Spears said. “Or that not everyone wants to get the same things out of

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very year, every team, unfortunately comes down to the part where we say goodbye to our favorite seniors.

For years they have been playing their sport and have poured their hearts out into it each and every day. Nothing beats the bittersweet feeling of stepping out onto the field and realizing this is it- their one more round one last time.

For all senior athletes, they’ve shown that they wanted to continue in their own sport and strive for greatness each and every year. Senior Alexandra Spears, has been a four-year varsity player for the women’s soccer team.

“What made me continue to play soccer in high school was being a part of a team with new people and hoping to find a new love for the sport with people I go to school with,” Spears said.

Spears isn’t the only one who is a four-year varsity athlete. Senior Carson Rogers has always loved football and is continuing to play next fall for NAIA Division 1 College Wesleyan University in Indiana on a full ride scholarship.

“I had such a passion for football,” Rogers said. “It was more than a sport to me, it was a way out and a way to support my family. It was a way to make a name for myself.”

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Once high school sports are over and you no longer have to take a physical education class, you may get settled into your first semester of college without realizing the weight adding on... it’s easy for stress to creep into your life, especially if you have all night study sessions. Skipping meals, binge eating, or eating unhealthy foods can result in excessive weight gain. Here are some ways you can stay fit in college to avoid gaining the typical “Freshman 15.”

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According to Health Magazine, The Freshman 15 is real and could be a bigger problem than parents or college students realize. A new study finds 70% of college students gain weight and body fat by graduation, fueled by late night snacking, fattening dorm meals and a lack of exercise.

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ANGEL WACHERA, REPORTER

Freshman 15 100% avoidable

Causes of the that are

- Lack of exercise - Unhealthy diet

- High stress - Alcohol consumption

Ways to PREVENT Freshman 15

- Substitute comfort foods with healthy snacks (switch out Flamin’ Hots with grapes AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER) - Eat on a schedule

- Get an ample amount of sleep; no less than 6 hours a night - Stay awake when the sun is up - Find a safe, worthwhile activity to destress - Exercise at least twice a week - Find a safe, worthwhile activity to destress

Stocking your dorm with refrigeration

healthy choices

needed

Greek Vanilla Yogurt with fruit like strawberries.

refrigeration

needed

Baked chips – When purchasing baked chips, make sure they don’t have a lot of sugar in them.

Carrots and celery or pita bread with roasted hummus – Pre-cut carrots and celery or pita and place in individual snack bags or a reusable container.

High fiber cereal – Keep away from really sugary cereals. They will affect your energy levels.

Cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls – Clean, dry, and add with the mozzarella balls in clear snack baggies at the beginning of the week.

Popcorn with low salt and no cheese – Make popcorn at the beginning of the week and place in snack bags for the entire week.

Hard boiled eggs with a touch of mayo to eat with crackers or veggies.

Low-Fat Pretzels with nut butter (almond or cashew) – Stick pretzels are perfect for dipping.

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TRADE SCHOOL vocational education matchES up to A university EXPERIENCE

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Trade school, which is an after-high school institution that focuses education on one career path and its skills, is getting increased attention among high school students and their parents. There are many reasons to consider attending a trade school, including lower costs, quicker education, hands-on experience and career specialization.

Many trade schools offer much lower costs than colleges. According to thesimpledollar.com, the average Bachelor’s degree in the U.S. costs $127,000, while the average trade school degrees only cost $33,000, and take two less years to complete. That means you can start working two years earlier, while the rest of your class is still in college draining their wallets.

On top of that, the gap in trade jobs has only been growing and there is expected to be shortage of skilled tradesmen, such as plumbers, steelworkers, electricians, etc. By going to trade school, students learn about the job, as well as how to actually perform the jobs that will be readily available.

“You would have to try to not have a job offer,” PIA student Sam Karol says of his job prospects after graduation, (Coudriet). Many fields currently have enough workers, but large percentages of those working are at, or nearing, retirement age according to Forbes. That means companies are preparing for a growing gap between demand for work and supply of workers.

Trade schools help students to specialize their classes while training for their career. In college you may be getting a degree for engineering, but you will still have to take English classes and elective classes that don’t help you prepare for your career but are required for a degree. You end up wasting a lot of time and money on books and classes that weren’t ultimately relevant to your career path. In trade schools, the story is much different; you’re only taught relevant skills and you’re classes always have to do with your career, saving you time and money.

Overall, it is really a personal decision, but if you haven’t loved high school, and aren’t pumped to continue your education for four more years, seriously consider a trade school.

FACTS: Pro Trade School -Technical education includes 16 different career clusters and tracks, including health and science, STEM, business and manufacturing.

-Between 2012 and 2022, there will be 50.56 million job openings for skilled trades jobs. Of those available jobs, 15.63 million will be new.

FACTS: Con Trade School -Trade school graduates make significantly less on average when compared to graduates with a four year degree.

-Trade schools often have less financial aid available than traditional institutions, making them less cost effective.

-Trade schools often don’t prepare students enough to adapt with their field, and companies don’t offer supplementary resources (more often than not).

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JAELLE LAMPERT, REPORTER

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-Technical education provides students with real-world skills that they need to enter the workforce.

Trade school is an idea that is supported by both sides of the political spectrum, and has been popularly broadcasted as a reliable alternative route for college. However, are these schools really better than earning a four year degree, or even equal? Some studies have recently pointed to no.

New research done by experts from China, Germany, and the U.S. has shown that young people who go to vocational schools are well-prepared to acquire relatively well paying jobs in the blue-collar workforce; while they are young.

As these bright-eyed workers age, research shows, the work that they are doing changes. Rather than spending time and resources on retraining the “aging” generation of workers, they lay them off and replace them with fresh-out-of-trade-school kids who were just trained with the newest technologies.

The study also showed that over their lifetimes, vocationally trained workers versus workers with a more general four year degree make less money across their lifetimes.“The largest problem of skills in the U.S. today isn’t a shortage of young workers with specific competencies, instead it is a need for more general cognitive skills that give workers the ability to adapt to new circumstances and new jobs,” said Stanford professor and lead researcher in the study Eric Hanushek in The Wall Street Journal.

For these reasons, trade school should not be promoted as equal or better alternative to a traditional college education. The data shows that as early as age 50 workers start to lose their jobs that they’ve had their whole lives; sometimes, even earlier. When you consider the average retirement age for the middle class is 75, this would be a devastating blow to blue-collar workers who rely on their income to support their families.

Until issues around job security and equal payment to college graduates is worked out, it is irresponsible to advertise vocational education and traditional education as equal. Hopeful young workers fresh out of high school will go in to trade school thinking they are setting all the foundation they need to prosper in the workforce until they are financially comfortable with retiring, and be met with a lot more complications earlier than they might think.

WHY DON’T STUDENTS USE THE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP? The legacy scholarship is two free years at Kellogg Community College.

A majority of students have lived in Battle Creek for most of their lives. Battle Creek being a ‘small’ city people are eager to move away from home.

The rise in social media use allows teens to know more and more people in our city.

This makes Battle Creek seem even smaller than it is. Students look forward to meeting new people when they head off to a college in a new city.

Moving out is a crucial

aspect for young adults that allows them to experience life, grow and to learn lessons on their own.

When students stay in BatFreedom tle Creek most students choose to live with their parents. This does not allow them to ‘fly life skills out of the nest’ as quickly as others.

When picking where to go to college students tend conChange sider the city they are going to. Thes cities can offer them more than Battle Creek. This is why students don’t use the New Relationships legacy scholarship.

Crystal Point One Staff, One Opinion Scholarships: something we all know about, but might not know how to access. It seems like once senior year rolls around, students are tasked with frantically finding time in their busy 12th grade schedule to fill out dozens of scholarships.

Aside from those provided conveniently through the Battle Creek Community Foundation, scholarship hunting can often be a daunting task: what websites are scams, and what websites are going to benefit students financially. This is why there needs to be more in-school opportunities throughout all of high school to apply for a vast array of scholarships.

In-school time for scholarships could easily be allocated in small chunks of every day class throughout high school. Kind of like the concept of choice reading, students could spend ten minutes of every day (in any given class; subject doesn’t matter) filling out scholarships.

By doing this, it would not intrude too much with content in the class but give students an ample amount of time to complete some scholarships that could really benefit their futures. the

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We Need More Scholarship Opportunities After all, isn’t the purpose of school providing students with an strong foundation for a bright future?

If more scholarships were available for underclassmen to apply for, the application process would be much less stressful on students.

Cramming everything in the last minute never works in any context; why would it here? Even without everyday time allocated to it, this is a way to give students more opportunities to apply for scholarships throughout their high school careers.

But combined? These two factors together would be the perfect concoction to give students more financial assistance opportunities.

Many more students would apply for scholarships because scholarship applications would not only become normalized to them in their everyday curriculum, but there would be more time and opportunities for them throughout high school.

This is why we, the Crystal staff, believe that more opportunities for scholarships would benefit students immensely in the long run.

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