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VOLUME 99, ISSUE 6
May 19, 2017
It’s all led up to this moment...
Congratulations, Class of 2017! “Oh the places you’ll go...” p.4-8 Senior Superlatives... p.10-19 Spring edition of Township Times... p. 20-25
The Pilot Flashes
CLASS OF 2017
Alexis Baker
Lindsey Brashear
COLLEGE: Hanover College INTENDED MAJOR:
COLLEGE:
COLLEGE:
Ball State University
INTENDED MAJOR:
Ball State University
INTENDED MAJOR:
Biology, Pre-Med
Elementary Education
Communication/Journalism
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS MAJOR?
I chose to study biology because I want to attend medical school in order to become a pediatric oncologist at a children’s hospital and do everything in my power to help people.
NAME A TEACHER YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER & WHY?
I will always remember my fourth grade teacher, Mr. Howland. He was the first teacher to make me feel like I had something special to offer the world by using not only my academic skills, but my strength in character.
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NAME A TEACHER YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER & WHY.
I will always remember Ms Lamb. She constantly reminds me that my best work might not be perfection but it is still a job well done.
WHAT IS A PIECE OF ADVICE THAT YOU’D GIVE YOUR FRESHMAN SELF?
Dorian Ducre
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
Working as a sports beat writer for a sports team for the newspaper.
WHAT IS A PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE YOUR FRESHMAN SELF? Take more meaningful classes and be more outgoing. Also be a more dedicated XC and track runner.
It’s all going to be okay. It might not always feel like it but it will. You will meet some amazing people to help you get through things and each of your struggles will bring you closer to them and God.
I want to change:“I wish I would not have to worry about people taking offense to things when they are brought up.”
The Pilot Flashes seniors have only a few days left before graduation. Here are their plans for the future and memories of the past.
Ethan Gerling
Sally Knoop
Molly Wolfe
COLLEGE:
COLLEGE:
COLLEGE:
UIndy
Ball State University
Herron School of Art and Design
INTENDED MAJOR: Communications
NAME A TEACHER YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER & WHY?
I will always remember all of my teachers, but especially Mrs. Dickerson. She understood how rough it was to be a student and gave me so many reasons to respect her.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS MAJOR?
I chose to go for a major in communications because I am heavily interested in the study of media and the production of film.
INTENDED MAJOR: English
WHAT WAS THE SINGLE BEST MOMENT OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER?
Graduating will be the best moment of my high school career because it means I get to leave!
WHAT IS A PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’D GIVE YOUR FRESHMAN SELF? Do your work and chill out, weirdo.
INTENDED MAJOR: Art Education
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS MAJOR?
I choose an Art Education major because I fell in love with my work with ArtMix, a non profit organization that provides access to the arts to people with disabilities.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? In 10 years I see myself as alive... hopefully.
Designed By: Lindsey Brashear
SENIOR STAFF • PAGE 3
“ I wish everyone could listen to Beyonce’s album Lemonade for free.” “I would promote peace for every country.”
“Oh,the places you’ll go! Steven Allen Kylee Althoff Elijah Basile Zaidara Bischoff Adam Brabender Matthew Cain Alexa Carr Paige Clegg Erin Connell Brandon Crute Jeanmare Dvong Bethany Hartman Mackenzie Hirons Jacob Epps Katherine Jones Griffin Little
Griffin Little Gianna Maldonado John McNulty Sierra McVay Grace Miller Sophia Nicholson Lindsey Owens Allison Poynter Zach Papalko Luke Robinson Aspreet Saini Roland Serman Jimmy Singh Olivia Spiegel Emily Toney Francisco Valdez Kyle Wren
Dillon Betz Alexis Clark Ashlee Evans Emily Falks Megan Herrin Chessa Mitchell Mckenzie Mueller Allison Thomas
Ashley Andry Nicole Austin Mackenna Bopp Jordan Brewer Shaylee Clark Haley DeVries Christofer Ford Taylor Fuchs Ethan Gerling Tatyana Gray Kelsey Green Jenson Harris Blaine Holton
Jaskirat Kaur Jennah Koenig Caroline Kolp Maddy McEwen Amy Nadler Scott Newerth Efemo Omorogbe Trey Perry Sophia Reed Nathaniel Ruley Emily Scheeffer Matthew Southwood Allison Taylor
Ashley Ballard Joshua Belden Janea Bell Bailey Bickel Audrey Churchill Alexis Clark Ellen Cobia Kaitlin Geisler Allison Horvath Noah Huffman Hope Reid Ryan Romero
DISCLAIMER: The entire Class of 2017 is not represented throughout these post high school pages. The names you see are those who turned in a completed survey.
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I want to change: “I hope that the world will one day be more inclusive so that people with disabilities will be judged by
You'll be on your way up! Jonathon Arnold Carmen Blackley Alexander Carlson Jake Cerbone Hannah Cougill Maddie Haltom Jasmine Hernandez Tanner Howell Samantha Johnson Morgan Keller Amani Khoury Grant Lines
Stephanie Marroquin Malia Mulligan Kayla O’Malley Zach Pankow Audra Preston Dejah Riley Megan Shepherd Katherine Timperman Kiersten Warfield Justin Wirey Jaxson Wise Braden Woodruff
Lizzie Riley Amanda Slaven Alexandra Stiffler John Sullivan
Noah Amberger Kristina Beers Zach Betz Riley Benedict Alex Bowman Lindsey Brashear Mariah Campbell Brandon Carson Kelsie Clayton Kaylee Coffing Samantha Coomler Savannah Dean Damanvir Dosanjh Dorian Ducre Alexandria Epperly Mason Hardimon Ashton Harris Kaylor Hoover
Kendal Kendrick Sally Knoop Grace LaVier Jake Lawrence Kyle McCann Elise McQueen Ayesha Naderi Jordon New Madison Odendahl Melissa Robey Emily Simcox Jacob Smith Evan Tusing Brooklyn Underwood Zachary Vest McCauleigh Whalen Sara Wichlinski Megan Zagaros
Claire Gilliland Shelby Skaggs
COLLEGES • PAGES 5
their character and not their abilities.” “All dogs should have a safe and loving home.” “I would impeach Donald Trump.”
You'll be seeing great sights! Alexis Baker Addison Laker
Sydney Boone Kimberley Eskridge Melissa Fogg Kaylee Jackson Emma McDougal Eric Whittaker Mckenzie Wilson De’Marcus Young
Sarah Davis Emily Walker
Brice Clesi Alex Martinez
Lauren Milligan Brynne Taulbee-Cotton Corri Rusk Taytum Schaney
Nikoya Collins
Haley Sobieralski
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Patrick Arnold Sarah Butler
Madison Munger
Molly Wolfe
Morgan McDonald
I want to change: “I wish more people would donate to FCDM!” “I wish people would try to understand someone’s
bac
You'll join the high fliers Allyson Cox
Alyah Roberts
Hailey Atkins
Morgan Thurman
Ashley Boothe Destany Newlin
Annette Leach
Ryan Wilks
Keyla Hines
Joshua Hammond
Jonathan Phillippe
Alondra Campa
Sarah Kurtz
COLLEGES • PAGE 7
background before judging them for their choices.” “Make memes the national pastime.” “I would have a TOTALLY green earth.”
Who soar to high heights. You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed. You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead.” - Oh, the places you’ll go Dr. Suess
Ben Davids Ben Mark Victoria Stone
Ashley Anderson Joseph Baker Mason Kendall Sarah Ramey
Tayler Logan
Benjamin Hickman Isaiah Smith
Desmond Hoke Gabriel Kreutzer Rhonda Oldham Dalton Schmidt Madison Sparrow
Kayla Eaton Jonathan Galvin Shelby Hicks Joceline Pineda-Hernandez Jaylynn Showers Shyanne Soriano Westley Wilcher Amy Witte
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Designed by: Alexis Baker
I want to change: I wish everyone could be more understanding, accepting, caring, and be willing to be themselves.” “I’d
Designed by: Molly Wolfe
Ryan Wilks President
His own words of wisdom: Go out and explore what the world has to offer. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things. If you learn to do that, you’ll grow and discover more about yourself.
Jonathan Phillippe Vice President
His favorite memory: My favorite memory was walking with our (winning) float in the Senior Homecoming parade. It was really was surreal for me and felt like I was starting to see the culmination of my work at FC. At that moment I really felt at home among everyone.
Photo courtesy of McCauleigh Whalen
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2017 Senior Class Officers
From left to right, Haley Sobieralski, McCauliegh Whalen, Ryan Wilks and Jonathan Phillippe with their winning Senior class float at this year’s Homecoming Parade
Haley Sobieralski Treasurer
Her favorite quote: “Keep on shining”- Maddy Justice
McCauleigh Whalen Secretary
Her favorite quote: “It’s okay to be a glow stick, sometimes we have to break before we can shine.” - Unknown
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like a federal law forcing states to use a district method of apportioning electors for presidential elections, like Maine.”
Class of
2017 Best Dressed Madison Stafford & Jacob Lawrence
Best Smile
Jonathan Arnold & Samantha Johnson
Who’s Who PAGE 10 • SENIOR SUPERLATIVES
Best Hair
Noah Amberger & Dejah Riley
I want to change: “ I wish people wouldn’t judge people just by their looks. I would change how normal kids treat their
Loudest
Brooklynn Underwood & Chad Heugel
Quietest
Kendal Kendrick & Shelby Skaggs
Funniest
Audra Preston & Grant Pedigo
Best Eyes
Karissa Palmer & Jake Cerbone
SENIOR SUPERLATIVES • PAGE 11
mentally or physically challenged peers. Everybody love everybody.” “Stop littering.” “I wish Chick-fil-a was open on Sunday.”
Most Artistic
Markus Miller & Molly Wolfe
Most School Spirit Kyle Wren, Corri Rusk & McCauleigh Whalen
Best Personality Amy Nadler, Zach Papalko & Ashley Evans
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Most Dramatic Brooklynn Underwood & Ricky Mynatt
I want to change: I wish that healthcare was more affordable and accessible to us.” “I would like to change the way people
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Best Shoes
Nikoya Collins & Adam Green
Clumsiest
Amy Nadler & Ryan Wilks
Sweetest
Trey Perry & McCauleigh Whalen
Best Gamer
Melissa Robey & Luke Robinson
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treat public restrooms.” “I would cure the world of cancer.” “I would end childhood illness.” “I would make people read more.”
Be a Teacher
Best Dancer
Become a CEO
Biggest Flirt
Addison Laker & Jaxson Wise
Ryan Wilks & Alexa Carr
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Kelsie Clayton & Grant Pedigo
Dontez Hines & Megan Zagaros
I want to change: “Three day weekends instead of two day ones.” “5 months of summer break?” “My favorite thing in the
he
Biggest Hipster Hannah Cougill & Brandon Carson
Win a Grammy Kaylee Coffing & Dillon Betz
Best Couple Jonathan Arnold & Malia Mulligan
Invent the Next Big Thing
Morgan McDonald & Elijah Basile
SENIOR SUPERLATIVE • PAGE 15
world is honesty.” “People need to stop ignoring how they feel, but stop always trusting how they feel.” “End crocs.”
Stay in Franklin Township
Most Opinionated
Best Bromance
Best BFFs
Emily Toney & Matthew Southwood
Ryan Wilks & Jonathan Arnold
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Amani Khoury & Jenson Harris
Savannah Dean & McKenzie Wilson
I want to change: I wish for people around the world to be more accepting and supportive of one another.”
Be a Supermodel
Travel the World
Be a Pro-Athlete
Become a Reality TV Star
Jake Cerbone & Haley Sobieralski
Wilson Huber & Keyla Hines (not pictured)
Kayla O’Malley & John Sullivan
Peyton Osborne & McKenzie Wilson
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“We need so much more love in today’s society.” “I wish the minimum wage was higher.”
Be POTUS
Sleep Through Commencement
Chelsey McClelland & Jaxson Wise
Kyle McCann & Mariah Campbell
Win an Oscar
Write a Bestseller
Allison Anness & Steven Allen
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Jonathan Phillippe & Katherine Timperman
I want to change: “I think soldiers should be paid more for risking their lives.” “Law, making school mandatory.
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Be a Radio Personality
Erin Connell & Jonathan Phillippe
Win a Medal of Honor
Isaiah Smith & Sarah Ramey
Congrats to the class of Become the Newest Meme
2017!
Bilal Mozaffar & Hannah Cougill
SENIOR SUPERLATIVES • PAGE 19
I feel at as if you already know and have a job you don’t need unnecessary classes.” “Idea of popularity in schools.”
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST
East: A Year in Review
ALYSSA COOPER, REPORTER acooperpf@gmail.com
Walking for Make A Wish The school also held their third annual walkathon this year raising $8,000. Most of the money will be used to grant a wish through the make-a-wish foundation, through WZPL’s make-a-wish a thon. The rest of the money will be circulated back through East’s classrooms. East hopes to continue donating to the makea-wish foundation through future walkathon fundraising.
East’s seventh and eighth grade girls and mixed choirs all earned gold at ISSMA Organizational Contest. The contest was held on March 4.
On March 11, FTMS East eighth grade band won gold at ISSMA. East Business Professionals of America sent someone to nations for the second year in a row. Lillian Knaack placed third in the prepared speech category on March 13.
Benches with a Cause
FTMS East robotics team, BeastBots20048A placed sixth in their alliance division. They were ranked 17 when they entered Vex Worlds 2017.
East’s New Horizons East’s bottle cap benches received new graphics this year. The tradition was started last year. The project was inspired by Ariana Tejada and named in honor of her as the #arianastrong project. By gathering 400 pounds of plastic caps, the school was able to have them melted down and made into benches. The benches can be found in East, FCHS and Kitley.
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Franklin Township Middle School East is gearing up to open a new wing next year. A whole new hall to the building has been added. Though construction may have only started this year, East was originally designed to have another wing making the addition easier. The new wing will ready for six new classrooms and two computer labs next year. “This wing will provide 21st century instructional spaces for Middle School East students,” Mr. Chase Huotari, principal, said. This hall will help expand for the growing amount of students coming to East. : FTMS EAST Facebook
JACOB ELLIS, REPORTER jacobellispf@gmail.com
Pennies for Patients
The students at FTMS West raised nearly $20,000 dollars to help fight cancer with their program, Pennies for Patients. Special thanks go out to the student council representatives, Taryn Lamp and Julie Hippleheuser, from the staff at West. Volunteer Service Award
The Presidents Volunteer Service Award was awarded to eighth grader Aeriana Wiegand. The award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country. The award was granted on behalf of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation. Honor Pass Program
West has created a new program called the “Honor Pass Program.” Students earn the FLASHES Honor Pass by having all “A’s”, only one absence, and no discipline referrals. Having the pass grants access to many privileges including direct admission to the lunch line, first released from lunch, outdoor seating, Friday “gym time,” free admission to home athletic events and JAMS for the quarter and Pizza Parties.
“This year West has worked hard at perfecting the great things we already do in the classroom. Our teachers work tremendously hard to ensure our instruction is providing every opportunity for the student to grow and succeed.” -Matthew Vandermark, Principal Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Emily Naftzger was awarded the 2016-2017 school teacher of the year. This year is her third year teaching at West. “It was definitely a shock to be chosen--and an honor. I might be biased, but I’m pretty sure I work with some of the best teachers in the state, so I’m incredibly touched and grateful that they picked me. The effort that my administrators put into the announcement and the fact that they included my kids, team, family, and even former co-workers,” said Naftzger.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL WEST
News from the West
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Restoring the Roar
Welcome Back Acton
ACTON ELEMENTARY
The 2016-2017 school year has been a productive one for Acton Elementary. This is the school’s first year being open since the Franklin Township Referendem in 2012. Acton was privilaged to have a majority of their staff return this year as well has some new friendly faces. “In my opinion it doesn’t matter how they (students) learn or where they learn we want to provide an environment where they can learn.” says Acton’s principal Brook Wessel-Burke.
Flexible Seating
ADAMS ELEMENTARY
Acton Facebook
Acton is a school that uses alternative or flexible seating. This includes wobble seats, canopy seats, and even different tables. The kindergarten, second, third and fourth grade all have classes that are testing this option out which gives students a non-traditional setting that helps them be successful.
Teacher of the Year
Marlene Gilkerson,
a returning first grade teacher from before Acton had closed, has been awarded Acton’s 2017 teacher of the year. On Gilkerson’s award, Wessel-Burke says “She’s definitely very deserving of that prize, she does a great job.”
Walkathon Fundraiser “Our hope is to provide more resources to the teachers, and to give back,” says Wessel-Burke. As a new school it’s important that Acton staff, students and PTO pull in funds. One of Acton’s largest fundraisers this year was the PTO’s walkathon.
Beauty of Adams
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On May 11 and 12 Adams Elementary drama department presented their annual production. This year it was “Beauty and the Beast.” Mindy Nowacki, who runs the drama club, opens the theater up to anyone in hope that it will allow students to experience something they haven’t experienced before with theater. The auditions are a way for the students to showcase their skills in acting. Communication is a key role in the directing of the musical. Nowacki wishes for the cast to use their own critical thinking when working through their roles. “If they ask me where to stand or how to deliver a line, I simply ask, ‘How would your character handle the situation?’” says Nowacki. The musical is a yearly event for the drama club. Their practices normally start in September until their production in May. Both actors and crew have their work cut out for them. The crew for example is tasked with props, costumes and backdrop. This is a good way to be involved for anyone who doesn’t actually wish to be on stage. As many may know, the live action movie was also put out this year, to the surprise of the school’s drama director.
BUNKER HILL ELEMENTARY ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY
Turning the wheel
JARRETT DODSON, REPORTER jdodsonpf@gmail.com
This year, Arlington Elementary joined a program called Pinwheels for Peace after a family experienced a home invasion. Pinwheels for Peace was founded in 2005 by two Florida art teachers who wanted students to be able to express their feelings about the world and life. The idea inspired other teachers, students, and parents to adopt the program in their schools as well. Pinwheels for Peace at Arlington was started by art teacher Clara Crosby. Students plant pinwheels in the ground as a part of the event, and the number planted has gone from 500,000 in 2005 to over four million in 2015. Principal Melissa Morris says that the event “gave a sense of unity to our school family.” The students and faculty talked about discussing how to resolve issues peacefully as well as expressing themselves through different activities. “We sang songs and read our life goal pledge about doing the right thingClara Crosby (middle) Melissa Morris and treating people right even when we don’t feel like it,” says Morris. Morris says, “We help each other through difficult times,” and Pinwheels for Peace exemplifies Franklin Township’s ability to help people in need, as well as teach students how to solve problems in peaceful and efficient ways. Students pose for a photo with some of the many pinwheels planted at Arlington
Melissa Morris
Bunker Hill on the prairie
This school year proved to be special for Bunker Hill. Around 600 students and 300 faculty and parents of Bunker Hill took a schoolwide field trip to Conner Prairie. Principal Kent Pettet believes that the best way to teach kids is to provide them with experiences. The school applied for a grant to be a part of the Legacy Project, which sponsored schools and any organization that would recognize and celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial. Pettet says, “Conner Prairie was great to work with, and they put together all these different activities for our kids and that made it memorable.” Conner Prairie created many activities for the students, both fun and educational. They moved through different eras and learned about different parts of Indiana’s history. Bunker Hill’s teachers love interacting with the kids and try to make things that may seem boring fun. For example, Pettet dressed up as Abraham Lincoln as a part of the bicentennial celebration. Franklin Township is a tight knit community, and Bunker Hill hopes to promote student success not only in academics, but exploring the world around them through field trips and fun activities.
Conner Prairie
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KITLEY ELEMENTARY
Kitley Robotics for the Win JACOB ELLIS, REPORTER jacobellispf@gmail.com
Kitley Robotics Performing with their robot
Kitley Elementary School
Mr. Blake Warner, robotic sponsor of Kitley Robotics, says, “Seeing the team work with kids they had never met and get into a collaborative spirit, rather than a competitive one, was amazing. The collaborative approach that Vex takes is one of my favorite aspects. This forces kids to talk through their strengths and weaknesses with their peers and think about how they can work together for their betterment, rather than to simply defeat their opponent.”
Flat Al’s Adventure
South Creek Elementary has an exciting interactive tradition similar to Flat Stanley, a paper cut-out that students take on trips, called Flat Al. Al Gator is a paper alligator that South Creek families are encouraged to print out a copy of and take with them on their trips. The families and student then can get creative and have some fun photographing Al Gator during their adventures. So far, Flat Al has had over 15 exciting journeys with South Creek’s Students and faculty this year alone. Students are also making their own versions for Flat Al. Fourth grade student, Sidney Haughs says, “I liked bringing Flat Al to the Cayman Islands and showing everyone where I went.”
South Creek Elementary Facebook
SOUTH CREEK ELEMENTARY
This school year starts of Kitley’s first year of Kitley Robotics. The team this year was only 13 fifth graders. Next year they will be expanding to fourth graders and once they have the recources, even lower grades will participate. Kitley Robotics built two robots this year: one for practicing and one for competing. They practiced once a week from October to February. Each week they focused on improving on the challenges they practiced the previous week. To get a better idea of what to do on an experienced robotics team, Kitley coordinated with the FTMS East teams. The Kitley Robotics team’s STEM project focused on robots in the medical field. Kitley Robotics won the Elementary STEM Award for the best research project. This helped them advance to the to the State Robotics Competition, where they placed 71st. The goal of each competition was to push as many hex balls into elevated scoring goals as possible and to balance on a ramp with their other robot.
Clara Johnson with Flat Al in Chicago
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Locations Visited in 2017: Alabama Florida California Illinois Cayman Islands Indiana Dominican Rep. Jamaica
Kentucky Nevada Louisiana Ohio Maryland Tennessee Mexico
Thompson Crossing doubled in size this year due to redistricting, and the first time many of these students met each other was at the Back To School Night and Ice Cream Social. Principal Jeff Murphy says, “ I could tell that evening that it would be a great year of building a new community and the forging of many new friendships.” The school year was phenomenal, according to Murphy, and the support of staff and students working together with new faces made the school year very enjoyable. Many students enjoyed the school year in general, but some moments really stuck out for different kids. Here are a few of their favorite moments.
What was your favorite part of school this year?
Alex: My new friends! (1st) Lauren: My awesome
teacher! (3rd) Alexis: Playing with my friends at recess! (1st) Ava: All of the friends I made this year! (1st) Preet: My funny teacher! (4th)
Abby: Collecting food for the food drive. (5th) Sam: When the Globetrotters
came to talk about bullying. (3rd) Matthew: The Cooler Award at Team Time. (2nd) Kevin: Working at the TC bookstore. (5th)
Sergio: Playing soccer with my friends. (3rd)
Elizabeth: Planting flowers in our garden. (2nd)
Austin: PBIS Parties! (2nd) Ben: Our Colonial Museum
(5th)
THOMPSON CROSSING
New year, new faces
JARRETT DODSON, REPORTER jdodsonpf@gmail.com
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SENIOR ATHLETES 1. Football: Wilson Huber, Jon Arnold, Nathan Ruley, Dontez Hines, Chris Ford, Noah Huffman, Jordan New, Kevin Hurt, Zach Papalko, Brice Clesi, Tristan Burns, Josh Belden, Alex Martinez, Kendall Kendrick, Austin Miller, and Jansen Winton
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Jaylon Howard, Mason Hardimon, Grant Pedigo, Adam Green, Jake Cerbone, Marquel Harper, and Wilson Huber 2.
Basketball:
3. Cross Country: Noah Amberger, Dorian Ducre, Eiljah Basile, Kyle McCann, Michael Parrish, Trey Perry, Josh Robertson, Bailey Schmidt, Ryan Wilks (not pictured), Connor Chandler 4. Golf: Dylan Meador, Cole Moeller, Ricky
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Mynatt, John Sullivan, and Braden Woodruff
5. Wrestling: Zach Worden, John Owensby, Josh Vaughn, Brandon Heeden, and Dawson Conley 6. Soccer: Mason Furnish, Jaron King, Justin
Chase Bratcher, Luke Robinson, Zach 3. Wirey, Pankow, Connor Shoemaker, Justin Powell, 8. Ryan Romero, and John Hunt
7. Tennis: Josh Hammond, Bilal Mozaffar, Grant Pedigo, Brady Riley, and Matthew Southwood
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8. Baseball: Josh Hammond, Bryce Healey, Matthew Southwood, Jaxon Bailey, Max Weber, and Chris Ford
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9. Track: Noah Amberger, Dorian Ducre, Elijah Basile, Michael Parrish, Trey Perry, Josh Robertson, Ryan Wilks, Dontez Hines, Kendall Kendrick, Jordan New, Isaac Noel, Nathan Ruley, and Raekwon Wilkins 10. Swimming: Adam Brabender, Ethan Gerling, Ben Mark, and Matthew Monday (Not pictured)
10.
I want to change: “All I wish for this world is for everyone to respect one another’s opinions, and for everyone just
1. Basketball: Lindsey Owens, Chessa Mitchell, and Keyla Hines 2. Fall Cheer: Mariah Campbell, Savannah Dean, Erin Gray, Malia Mulligan, Karissa Palmer, Emily Simcox, and Brooklyn Underwood
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3. Cross Country: Hannah Cougill, Kaylor Hoover, and Cristina Ramirez (not pictured) 4. Winter Cheer: Emily Toney
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5. Soccer: Megan Zagaros, Nikoya Collins, Andi Farias, Jordin Cress, Stephanie Marroquin and Kaitlin Geisler 6. Volleyball: Dejah Riley, Maddie Munger, Carmen Blackely, Haley Sobieralski, Janea Bell, Kelsey Ferrell, Nicole Austin, Corri Rusk, and Mac Whalen 7. Gymnastics: Khloe Dykes, Amani Khoury, and Abby Dudley
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8. Swimming: Riley Benedict, Katie Dupler, and Jamie Leming
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9. Softball: Emily Falks, Claire Gilliland, Taytum Schaney, and Nicole Austin
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10. Tennis: Addison Laker and Victoria Stone
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11. Track: Janea Bell, Kaylor Hoover, Cristina Ramirez (not pictured), Chessa Mitchell, Kelsey Ferrell, Hannah Moritz, Amani Khoury, Ciera Stowers, Emily Walker, and Keyla Hines
11. Designed by: Dorian Ducre
SENIOR ATHLETES • PAGE 27
to be nice to one another.” “Feminism! Everyone is equal.” “Communism should work.” “How negative people are.”
This r That
Design by: Molly Wolfe and Ethan Gerling
We polled Franklin Central’s graduating class to figure out what preferences they have about different foods, music, entertainment and so on. Here are the results!
Do you prefer... 2 Hour Delay 66.7%
School Closing
Apple 85.7 %
Windows
Chick-fil-A 58.3%
Taco Bell
Love 70.2%
Nice 51.3%
Money
Scrub
Book
Netflix 93.3%
Star Trek
Colbert
Movie 72.3%
DC
Hulu
Fallon 69.2%
Marvel 64.3%
Star Wars 93.8%
Xbox 58.8%
Ice cream 81.2%
PlayStation
Froyo
Are you...
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I want to change: “I wish people would just be nicer to each other and stop discriminating.” “That every state in
General Survey Questions...
THIS OR THAT • PAGE 29
the U.S. would recognize every citizen’s constitutional rights.” “People were nicer and less fake.”
Amani Khoury (1)
College: Indiana University- Bloomington Areas of Study: Environmental Science; Law and Public Policy What is your most embarrassing moment from high school?
At a high school gymnastics meet I went to jump on the beam for my mount, missed my foot, and face planted. To make things worse, this was the meet all my friends decided to come to.
What has been your proudest moment in high school?
My proudest moment would have to have been winning a Unit Award in We the People. My group worked so hard and our entire class, including Mr. Sokolowski, was so excited for us. It was an amazing feeling.
Grace Miller (2)
College: IUPUI Areas of Study: Biology and Business What is your favorite high school memory?
My favorite high school memory is dressing up for No-Tricks-Just-Treats every year. It was a blast seeing all the kids in costume.
What has been your proudest moment in high school?
My proudest moment in high school was working hard and challenging myself to reach a high academic level.
Ryan Wilks (3)
College: Saint Louis University Area of Study: Biomedical Engineering Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years, I’ll probably be married to my hot wife, own a house on the beach, drive a Tesla, and I’ll be doing some cool medical stuff.
What is your most embarrassing moment from high school?
My embarrassing moments include getting launched on my back during the Riley convocation, swinging and missing an egg in slow motion, smacking my head on the ground during a dizzy bat race, and several other uncoordinated instances.
Alexa Carr (4)
College: IUPUI Area of Study: Biology What is your favorite high school memory?
My favorite memory was this year’s Riley Dance Marathon. It was amazing listening to the Riley families, dancing, and raising over $55,000.
Who is your favorite FC teacher?
Mr Knaup, my choir teacher, because he cares so much about all of his students, and he always has a funny story to tell.
Sarah Kurtz (5)
College: Grand Canyon University Area of Study: Social Work Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I hope to be working in Mazatlán, Mexico with the Back2Back missions organization.
Who is your favorite FC teacher? Why?
Mr. Osterman because he has such optimism for the future of his students and what they can do.
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I want to change: “World peace, and people spending too much money.” “People could learn to smile, hug it out,
Bilal Mozaffar (6)
College: Indiana University-Bloomington Areas of Study: Economics; Political Science What is your favorite high school memory?
My favorite high school memory was rapping about Riley kids at my final Riley Dance Marathon. My friends, and even strangers, cheered me on and I was able to put smiles on several faces.
What has been your proudest moment in high school?
My proudest moment i high school was being the only Varsity tennis player at FC to win a match at regionals in my senior year season.
Hannah Cougill (7)
College: Indiana University Area of Study: Business Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself running my own business in Chicago and being best friends with Ryan Reynolds.
What has been your proudest moment in high school?
It’s hard to pick just one moment, but I am proud that I was able to keep my grades up while being involved in sports and clubs throughout high school.
Stephanie Marroquin (8)
College: Indiana University- Bloomington Areas of Study: Biology BS; Pre-Med What is your favorite high school memory?
Being on the soccer team and winning JV State. I’m going to miss all my soccer family. I enjoyed team dinners and the friends I made. Those people know who they are.
Who is your favorite FC teacher? Why?
Mrs. Dickerson, because she’s the nicest teacher out there, helps you with anything, and is funny. She is the best Chemistry teacher.
Jensen Harris (9) (tie)
College: University of Indianapolis Area of Study: Actuarial Science What has been your proudest moment in high school?
My proudest moment in high school was when I received a call from UIndy notifying me that I had been awarded the full-tuition Presidential Scholarship.
Who is your favorite FC teacher? Why?
My favorite FC teacher is Mr. Skillman because he has a great sense of humor, cares about his students, has a effective teaching style, and is pretty cool, too.
Morgan McDonald (9) (tie)
College: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Area of Study: Environmental Engineering Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I hope to be designing devices and processes that are much safer for our environment than the current ones.
Who is your favorite FC teacher? Why?
Mr. French is my favorite teacher. He’s kinda like a mad scientist and we are always doing crazy experiments in class and in robotics.
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and breathe in and out to solve problems.” “Everyone to be nice to one another.” “I wish racism didn’t exist.”
Kevin Koers Wins Awards A Gymnast in the Making Franklin Central High School Principal Kevin Koers was honored at the Student Council meeting April 13. Indiana Association of Student Council Vice President, Junior Carson Whitesell, presented Mr. Koers with the Central West District Administrator of the Year Award. ““Mr. Koers was honored... for his dedication to helping the students of Franklin Central grow as leaders in the school, the state, and the world. His hard work has helped each and every one of FC’s students, and this award is only a small part of the thanks owed to him,” says Carson. The Franklin Central High School Student Council would like to thank Mr. Koers and the FCHS Administration for their continued support of our young leaders. Student Council consists of 100 representatives from the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes. Principal Koers was nominated by CoPresidents, Ryan Wilks and Addison Laker.
In early April, freshman Leah Tapp and her family travelled to St. Louis for the NCAA Gymnastics Championships. Tapp placed first overall in the NCAA youth championship. She and her family were then immediately escorted to the NCAA women’s gymnastic championships in Chaifetz Arena to be announced and recognized before the college competitors.
Freshman Class Leaders
A Recognized Student
Franklin Central High School Principal, Kevin Koers, and Freshman Academy Vice Principal, Jon Eckerle, recognized the Freshman Class Officers with leadership awards for their outstanding service to the Class of 2020 this year. Lydia Laker, Class of 2020 President says, “I was honored to serve as Class President and organize the Homecoming float, the Mount Flash booth for Riley, the first-ever ‘Freshman Study Sesh,’ Pencil Drive for LIteracy Campaign, and the Freshman Ice Cream Party this year!” Thank you to Laker, Vice President Larry Cress, Secretary Emma Knaack, and Treasurer Emily Robinson!
On April 25, FC senior Amani Khoury was recognized as an Indiana Academic All Star at a luncheon at the Indiana Ballroom. Khoury is one of 40 students from the over 300 high schools in Indiana to earn this recognition. She earned this for not only her academic success as the Valedictorian of the Class of 2017 and having a 4.8 GPA, but also for her involvement and leadership in such areas as orchestra, gymnastics, and the Riley Dance Marathon.
Mr. Koers (left) stands with Carson Whitesell (right)
Freshman class officers stand with Mr. Koers and Mr. Eckerle
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Tapp poses in front of the famous St. Louis Arch
Amani Khoury (right) stands with Mr. Koers (left)
I want to change: “The world stop relying so heavily on religion defining how the world should operate.” “I wish that
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Creative Writing
Sophomore Internship
The Franklin Central High School Creative Writing Club celebrated National Poetry Month with a Poetry Picnic at Flash Park on April 25th. Student writers made “Poetry in a Pocket” giveaways from the National Poetry Foundation and created sidewalk chalk poetry. Senior Creative Writing Club President, Alexis Baker, was honored with an award and writing journal for her dedication and service to the organization. “Alexis is a role models for creative writers: she not only writes poetry, fiction, and non-fiction pieces, but she has facilitated workshops for young writers. In addition, she was instrumental in bringing a Pulitzer-PrizeNominee-Poet to Franklin Central this winter,” says Creative Writing Club sponsor Mrs. Lisa Laker. Baker will continue writing while pursuing the pre-med track at Hanover College in the fall.
Congratulations to sophomores Alexander Andrews and Raymond Xie for being selected to participate in a paid year-long internship with the Nextech Catapult program. After an application and interview process, these two young men were selected, along with 20 others in central Indiana, to hone their tech skills. They will be hanging out with some of Indy’s top tech talent in this immersive experience that combines industry-relevant curriculum, work-based learning, career readiness and civic leadership opportunities. “Raymond and Alexander are two top-notch young men that are very deserving of this opportunity to participate in Nextech’s Catapult program. The handson learning environment, the network of contacts they will be able to establish and the leadership skills they will be honing - what a great head start for their careers in technology,” says Business Education Department Chair Sharon Jackson.
Alexis Baker (left) stands with Creative Writing Club sponsor Mrs. Laker (right)
Alexander Andrews (left) and Raymond Xie (right)
Sokolowski: Teacher of the Year
Winning a Teacher of the Year Award is no small accomplishment. In order to become a recipient of this award, you must demonstrate such qualities during your work that not only get your peers and fellow teachers at Franklin Central to notice you, but convince them to vote you to be the winner. “I’m very honored to win the Teacher of the Year Award,” says this year’s winner of the award, Tim Sokolowski, “I’m humbled to have even have been considered.” Having only started teaching at FC four years ago, Sokolowski has already explored a large portion of the social studies department, teaching Government, Psychology, We the People, and has even dabbled in U.S. History. While he links his drive to always go above and beyond, and have an impact outside of the classroom, to the potential reason why he is the recipient of the 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year Award, he says, “FC is filled with some outstanding educators. The student population here, many of them don’t realize how fortunate they are to be surrounded by such amazing teachers.” The teachers are not the only ones at FC who see Sokolowski’s educating prowess; a large portion of
Page written and designed by Ethan Gerling students have also expressed their appreciation for his teaching. “Mr. Sokolowski is definitely one of the most radical teachers I’ve ever had,” says senior Adam Brabender. Brabender says, “[Sokolowski] is one of the most down to earth teachers out there, and he really knows how to make something that seems typically boring really really interesting and fun.” “I don’t want to just be the teacher with the tie on, I like to approach [the students] on an individual level. It’s important to know them as people, and not just as bodies in a desk for 50 minutes at a time,” says Sokolowski. “If I can get my students to leave each semester and when they walk across that stage [at graduation] motivated to do something for their community and play an active role in the democratic process: that would be me achieving my main goal.” Sokolowski loves his job very much, to the point of saying he doesn’t think he would get involved in politics outside of school. So, unfortunately, America cannot expect a President Sokolowski any time soon. However, FC can be thankful for having such a passionate teacher apart of their staff for many years to come.
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I could make becoming more forgiving of others.” “More people going to church!!!”
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“You’re not a tiger, dude. You’re a kitten with dreams, like me.”
“If you like chicken nuggets, you’ll like this song!”
Can you find these items throughout the Pilot Flashes: A Tennis Racket
Two Teddy Bears
A Pinwheel
A bouquet
Snoopie
A Pink Flower
A Robot
A Microphone
Can you also Green Eggs & Ham find the six Pilot Flashes A Pumpkin hiding A Nintendo DS throughout this senior Buzz Lightyear issue? Hot Air Balloon
Softball Gloves
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“Someone stole my hubcap.”
“If you were a boat, you’d rock.”
“Does anyone have a pilot’s license?”
“Are you stupid? Ostriches don’t live in the desert.”
“Maybe they did buy a spongecake, there’s no reason to cry.”
“Your sister is really pretty!” “I know!” “You know, you and your sister are nothing alike.”
SEARCH AND FIND “I want to change...”
We surveyed the senior class for this edition of the Pilot Flashes. One question we asked them was, “what is one thing that you wish you could change about the world?” The answers from the Class of 2017 are featured along the bottom of the Senior Edition pages of the Pilot Flashes. Take a look and see what the next generation wants to change about the world. Designed by: Ethan Gerling
The Pilot Flashes Grad Libs Commencement Speech
Ladies and gentlemen, graduates, and honored guests ______the stage, We have gathered here today to celebrate the graduating class of ________, a ___________________ group of students who really exemplify Flashes ___________. The class of ______has ________hard over the past _____ years, with an astonishing _______ graduation rate. Franklin Central’s vision statement “ to have the most ____________after graduates at colleges, universities, and the world of________,” is something that the graduates have strived towards over their ________careers. I am confident that every student will go out into the world and make a _______, whether they are a _____________, _____________or a____________. I wish you the ___________of ________in this next chapter of your life, and am sure that each and everyone one of you will meet your __________. And for one last time, remember to make it a great _____________or not, the __________is yours! Preposition
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