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Approximately 106 homeless students have been identified at Warren Central.

Administrators know there are more they can help.

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Many students face harsh reality of homelessness

Estimated total of homeless students by state (2013-2014)

50-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-10,000

Indiana: 14,657

R.I. Conn.

Del. D.C.

Source: National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Graphic: Chicago Tribune, Tribune News Service

James Taylor Dean

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We really do want to be able to help and we have the resources if they will just come in and talk to us.

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Policies and staff members help students with financial hardships

by khailaking copy editor think it’s hard, because you think of the people who about their residency.

Not only is this Act in place to help students, many staff take care of you and how they would go to the ends of the earth to make sure you are taken care of, but members are doing whatever it takes to help students in need what if they couldn’t though,” Associate Principal Ms. Emily as well. For instance, staff members in the Counseling Service Brown said. “What if something was prohibiting them from Center (CSC) worked together to create a resource guide that covering those needs and how bad those families must feel? they can provide to students who are going through financial That’s what I keep thinking of. What if I couldn’t afford to hardships.

“If a child comes down and says, ‘we’ve lost our house send my son to school in a coat or what if I couldn’t afford and we have to leave everything behind because we were evicted to have a meal for him at night?”

Lacking a place to sleep at night is a harsh reality that some and we had to get out,’ then we are going to find resources to students have to face. Approximately 106 students attending number one get them food and to try to get them clothes if they need them,” CSC Director Ms. Bre Brown said. “One of Warren are considered homeless.

A recent graduate once lived in a van with his family. He our roles is to help them meet those basic needs while they took a shower every morning at a local gym right before school. are kind of in transition.”

Brown said each person in the counseling office took a His family could not afford to pay rent, however, the father managed to make sure his children were well dressed, so that topic and compiled a list of resources from food and clothing there was not a stigma connected to them. In reality, under access, shelters and places where to go for pastoral care. Brown the nice clothes and polished façade, the truth was undeniable: said that they are looking to publish the guide and make it available to students within the next they were homeless. couple of weeks.

Up to two million people In addition to that, Brown also will experience homelessness stated that each of the counselors and approximately half these have things similar to the resource individuals will be children. Any guide on hand all the time. Brown individual who lacks a fixed, stressed that one of the most regular, and adequate nighttime important tasks for the counselors residence is considered homeless. is to help students achieve their This means a person sharing goals. housing due to loss of housing or “One of the hardest things is you economic hardship is homeless. have students that come down and If an individual is living in a park, they are struggling with their grades car, public space, abandoned or they are late to school, or their building, standard housing or attendance is bad and as you start a bus or train station, they are to dig a little deeper and uncover qualified as being homeless. the layers, you might find out well, Additionally, a person living in ‘I’m living in a car,’ or, ‘I’m bed a motel, hotel, trailer park or a Ms. Bre Brown hopping from house to house to camping ground is considered CSC Director house,’” Brown said. “Of course that homeless. The list goes on and type of instability makes it harder to on, however, there are policies set get daily tasks accomplished. We are in place, as well as staff members always trying to figure out, ‘How do willing to help students who fall you help students achieve their goals under any of those categories.

When handling homeless cases, Warren Township schools follow and hold them to a level of accountability that is reasonable, the guidelines of the McKinney-Vento Act, which requires but take into consideration that these are challenges that some educational access, attendance, and success for children and adults can overcome?’ So if adults can’t get past them, then how can we expect a child to get past them?” youth experiencing homelessness.

Although it can sometimes be a challenge for students, In order to receive assistance from McKinney-Vento, a student must qualify. There are a lot of different scenarios where Brown encourages students facing homelessness or any kind a student can qualify for McKinney-Vento, including shared of issue to seek the help they need.

“We tell kids a lot, ‘we can’t help you if we don’t know,’ housing and temporary or permanently unaccompanied youths looking to enroll. Dean Mr. James Taylor said most families come and I know that it is really hard for a lot of people,” Brown in during registration and explain the circumstances they are said. “You don’t want to be judged, you don’t want someone in. Sometimes families will call, because of the administration’s to think that you are incompetent or they are protecting their parents. They don’t want us to think that their parents are ability to recognize the issue in a student’s absences.

Many situations can qualify a student for McKinney-Vento, making mistakes, but every single one of the adults in this however, there is one major question that must be addressed building, we have over 200 staff members, has a story. We all have stories of moments in our lives when things were tough. in every case.

“The big question is did you originally start out in Warren We either had addicts in our family or we’ve had financial Township,” Taylor said. “If the answer is yes, then you have the issues. We have people here that have faced homelessness at right to stay in your school system until you are permanently some point in their life and so I would just encourage the kids housed. If you started out here as a Warren student and lived to know that we really want to help them, but we can’t if we in our school district and something happens along the way don’t know what is going on. Remember that even though it where you lost your house, you had molding in your house, seems like we’re here enforcing the rules and making you do the landlords weren’t fixing something, you ran out of cash, all these things that you don’t always want to do, that we really you made a decision that I can no longer afford to pay this, do want to be able to help and we have resources if they’ll just then if you move you reserve the right to stay, because you come in and talk to us.” qualify for McKinney-Vento.”

An individual does not qualify for McKinney-Vento if with contributions from Paige Finnigan he or she did not originate in Warren Township. There are procedures in place that will prohibit someone from lying

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More opportunities for students

WCC receives STEM certification by destinyjohnson staff writer

Long before students dawn their cap and gown, they must prepare for the days to come after high school. Because the preparation for students beyond high school can take many paths, it has been the mission for the Walker Career Center to give students opportunity to get a step ahead in their careers they are looking to pursue beyond high school.

In November, the WCC was certified as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) school. WCC was one of two schools qualified for the STEM award in Indiana. This was the first year for the designation.

“We are proud to be recognized as a STEM certified school, as it is always our goal to be on the cutting edge in order to provide our students with the best possible training that they can receive,” WCC director Cindy Frey said.

They were judged rigorously on different categories. They were judged on the programs offered and their process to support the programs’ mission. They were also judged on how well teachers could utilize their time to improve their craft.

Another aspect judged was how well the curriculum is utilized in Indiana Academic Standards by courses and classes being integrated with community needs.

Extended learning opportunities offered through the WCC played a big role. The judging committee wanted to see if our program provided other opportunities outside of the school day. Some of the extended learning opportunities the WCC has that students can take advantage of are ACE Mentoring and TEEN Court.

“ACE Mentoring is an afterschool mentoring program for students interested in architecture, construction, and/or engineering.This is a year long ELO program, and the 2nd semester students work on a design project. TEEN Court is a

Winterfest Spirit Days

Spirit days will be on Feb. 8- 12.

Mon.: Mis-Match day Tues.: Disney day Wed. : Jersey day Thurs. Dress up day Fri.: Black and Gold

Speech Team

The speech team will be having their next meet on Feb. 6 at Richmond High School..

Chromebooks

student lead club that has two missions: (1) students serve as jurors for other students who have elected to go through the program rather than face suspension. Students are trained to serve as jurors, attorneys, etc. and the court sessions are once a month; (2) we also bring in guest speakers who will present on various topics in criminology and criminal justice,” ELO Coordinator Mrs. Banks said.

Students are encouraged to find out about classes that are available to take in the WCC that may help them in the career that they wish to pursue.

“Our students are fortunate to be attending a STEM certified school,” Frey said. “To earn the certification you not only had to prove that you were integrating technology into your instruction but that you were integrating all of the relevant STEM principles into everyday instruction.”

Walker Career Center faculty members are presented with a banner representing their STEM certification by Supt. of Public Instruction for Indianan Glenda Ritz. provided by WCC

eSports team larger than ever

Warren eSports league gives students a new home by zacharyacton staff writer Team members sit side-by-side as the game rages on. With keyboards and mice in hand, they race with their characters relentlessly attacking their opponents. Other member hang back, defending the team as their opponents charge at them. The team is a club called Warren eSports League (WESL). The electronic sports team competes against each other and other schools in a video game. The game of choice is the massively competitive game League of Legends.

With 126 different playable characters, known as Champions, the team gets a unique and diverse experience unlike any other school club.

League of Legends is a computer game that pits players in real-time combat against other players. When playing LoL, each team’s objective is to find and destroy the opponent’s Nexus, while simultaneously defending the team’s Nexus, a portal from which the team enters, from the opponent.

This is most closely related to an online capture the flag. eSports is growing and continues to grow. It has recently been adopted into the Olympics as a secondary sport along with Chess.

The Warren eSports League (WESL), with more than 40 members, allows a student to gain an exciting experience where the team can work with others and compete in the largest eSports video game in the world. When playing the game with friends, the

At a Glance

team must strategize to both protect their nexus from the opposing teams attacks and destroy the enemies’, who at the same time is defending and offending. Without working together the team is unlikely to win, which creates a very tense gaming experience. There are currently eight teams made up of five members each.

This semester members will be put through a round robin tournament against the other Warren

teams with each team being picked at random. This allows less experienced players to practice with more experienced.

“You get better by playing against or playing with people better than you,” Joshua Law, the coach of WESL, said.

Practice for the team is easy because the game draws in 32 million players per month who the team

can compete against. The team meets in room G221 on Monday after school.

The school’s eSports team competes in a tournament every year where they play other school’s champions.

“That’s what WESL is all about, bringing the love of gaming to all students,” Law said.

Law believes that the strategy and teamwork that a team must have to play and win makes playing on the team a very valuable experience to people who are interested in video games.

Last November the eSports team played in the first tournament of the year against 83 other teams.

The top team out of the eight Warren teams, named Fight Club, placed 16th overall, losing to IPFW after beating Irvington High School, Joplin High School.

To be a member of the eSports team a student cannot have Ds or Fs, must stay out of trouble, and not get suspended. If a student misses four practices or one competition without having told Law beforehand, that student will also be removed from the team. Try-outs for the team occur at the beginning of each semester.

“I’ve found that being able to come to the computer lab and play with friends relieves tons of stress. It lets me get everything off of my mind,” said Jared Hilt, one of the first semester team captains.

Lost/Stolen/Missing Chromebooks - Please send student to the MediaPlex to fill out a Chromebook Incident Report. If students have other items that were lost, such as backpacks or phones, students may fill out a form for this at the cohort offices but they MUST fill out a report in the MediaPlex in order to get all of the necessary information for the process.

Winterfest Dance

The Winterfest Dance will be on Feb. 12 from 9 to 11 p.m. tickets will be sold during lunch, costing five dollars per person.

Robotics

The robotics team will be participating in the City of Indianapolis VEX competition on Jan. 23 and 24.

FASFA assistance

There will be an informational meeting for parents of seniors looking for assistance in filling out a FASFA form on Feb. 3.

During Careerfest the mediaplex will be open for parents to fill out the online form. On Mar. 3 the mediaplex will be open along with financiall representatives to assist.

Student Council

StuCo will be selling carnations for a dollar in cafeterias starting Tues.

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Taking the next step

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Answers to a few college related questions for class of 2016 by paigefinnigan editor-in-chief

by meganbone associate editor

Going to college is a big step most seniors are going to be taking this summer. While designing a dorm room is more interesting, figuring out which college, how to pay for college and what scholarships are available will be are some major questions seniors will be asking themselves.

FASFA

College is a major investment that is extremely costly. FASFA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form a student uses to determine the amount of money their parents are expected to contribute. Thus determining the amount of student grants, work-study and loan amounts a student needs. Senior, Gabrielle Ingram asked “When is the best time to get the FASFA form in?” The best time to turn in your FASFA is as soon as possible. Your parents current tax information is needed to fill out the FASFA so as soon as they file taxes the sooner you can fill out the FASFA form. However the deadline is March 10.

Student Loans

Most students will be taking loans out to pay for their college. While loans are a way to pay for college, they can be complicated and confusing. Senior Whitney Zuercher asked, “When you take out a loan is it in your name or your parents name?” The loan is in the student’s name if they decide to take out the loan. However parents can take out loans to help the student. While loans are a great idea here are a few tips when taking out student loans: 1. Compare financial aid offers 2. Take out only what you need 3. Work a part time job so you wont have to borrow as much 4. Ask lots of questions 5. Shop around for loans to find the best interest rate

Scholarships

Another option to pay for college is through scholarships. The CSC has a list of scholarships that is updated monthly and copies can be found with Ms. Lisa Covington, the scholarship coordinator, in the CSC. However, thousands of scholarships exist online. Senior April Hinds asked, “What is the best website to find scholarship listings?” Unigo is a website with 3.6 million scholarship offerings.

Students can make a profile and fill out a survey to be matched with scholarships that fit their circumstances. Unigo also offers other resources such as internships, school reviews and even textbooks. Unigo is not the only website like this Zinch, Fastweb and ScholarshipPoints are other resources. Scholarships are all dependent on the amount of time and work a student wishes to put in.

Picking a School

Picking a school is a very long and important process. To get the best feel for a school, seniors should visit the campus and talk with other students to see what the atmosphere is like. Also seniors should take their time and look to see how much money a school is willing to offer them in financial aid, because this could help decide between two schools.

Whether you have already picked your university or you are still deciding, college is a major step that takes a lot of planning, but most of all should be enjoyed.

Helpful websites for seniors Important websites for financial aid Scholarship Search Engines info www.fastweb.com www.fincaid.org www.capex.com www.fsapubs.org www.scholarship.com www.collegeboard.com College books for less www.scholarships.com www.chegg.com www.finaid.org www.half.com www.findtouition.com www.bookrenter.com www.nextstudent.com www.amazon.com www.collegetoolkit.com www.zinch.com

Senior Monthly Agenda January

Submit applications- Keep track of all application deadlines. Do not put off applications to the last minute, sooner is better.

Finalize other application components- Confirm with the college that they have received all of your test scores and letters of recommendation.

Financial aid- Explore financial aid opportunities at the colleges you applied to. Aid packages will vary from school to school.

Early acceptance When applying through early decision, make sure you know the time table and deadlines.

February/ March

Confirm application- Make sure that your application has been received and is being processed.

Financial aid- Work on getting FAFSA in accurately, if you fail to fill out the form correctly it could cost you thousands of dollars. FAFSA should be submitted by March 10.

Late applications- some colleges have late deadlines or rolling admissions, make sure to get those applications in as soon as possible.

Acceptance letters- Letters of Acceptance, rejection and wait list letters may be arriving as soon as February or March.

April

Make your final decision- By now you should have heard from all the colleges that you applied to. Consider all of your options carefully when making this decision.

Notify other schools- Let other schools you applied to know when you made your final decision as soon as possible.

May/June

Deposit deadline- Most colleges have a deposit deadline by May 1.

Look at your acceptance letter for necessary information.

Final transcripts- Send final transcripts to your new college.

Thank you letters- Send personalized letters to people who helped you with your college journey.

Information from www.educationcorner.com

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Photo OP Spring Play: ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Dorian Oliver Performs in front of Jeffrey Dalstrom, the director, Susan Kalberer, the assistant director, and sophomore Mason Golden, a student director, to audition for the spring play. Oliver will be playing Snug in “A Midsummer Night’s dream.”

Exam Schedule Test

Date

WIDA

Jan. 18- Jan. 22

Accuplacer Round 2

Feb. 29 - March 4

ISTEP Round 1

Feb. 29 - March 11

ISTEP Round 2

April 18 - April 29

ECA

April 28 - May 18

AP Exams

May 2 - May 13

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Cast List

Richaun Stewart.........................Theseus Maxine Congress.......................Hyppolyta Selena Wilborn..........................Egeus Taylor Buckner..........................Hermia Maxwell Golden........................Lysander Clifton Jett.................................Demetrius Christina Gordon......................Helena Avia Owensby...........................Philostrate Faith Curry................................Puck Zachary earls.............................Oberon Oshanae Harrell.........................Titania Gabrielle Ingram........................Nick Bottom Katelin Courtney........................Peter Quince Alex Christopher.........................Francis Flute Lonyse Miller.............................Robin Starveling Egypt Owens..............................Tom Snout Dorian Oliver..............................Snug Breonna Klase............................Fairy (Titania’s servant) Mckenna Reid.............................PeaseBlossom Samantha Hartman......................Cobweb Miyanna Hitchens.......................Mote Eugena Thomas..........................Musterdseed Attendents/Wedding Guests/Fairies: Antwan Floyd, Cora McCutchen, Laura Czajkowski, Rakari Foster, Tori Condra, Ty’zajh Starling, Aquila Flynn, Charee McClung

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Students can do a lot to help the world

The environment is being debated more and more everyday as the state of it gets worse and worse. It is a subject being pursued by candidates of the presidency. It is a subject that has brought 186 countries together in Paris to sign agreements to reduce their emissions.

But the problem isn’t that people are not informed that things like global warming and animal species extinction are happening. The problem is that no one’s trying to stop it, or at least, we’re not doing enough. The country, the states, and even Warren itself have put things into action that are to help the environment.

We believe that these things are good and dandy, but there is more the student population can do to help. Because, even though it sounds kind of cliché, we as students are the future, and we need to do more to protect it.

Warren has been doing a lot to help the planet. For one thing, there is a schoolwide paper-recycling program. Most classes have the box right by their door, and in some circumstances, there is heavy teacher encouragement. Some teachers go above and beyond from just the paper box to having bins to recycle cans and plastic bottles.

Also, our effort to go paperless, regardless of how disappointing and malfunctioning the technology we use might be, is actually helping to cut down on the actual use of paper.

In Warren new buses are starting to drive out onto the streets, but these buses are different. These buses use a hydrogen fuel cell as its power source instead of gas.

Because of this new installment, the bad emissions from normal engines have been cut back to just water emissions.

But there is more we can do for this.

Why are only some teachers recycling objects like bottles and cans, when all teachers have the ability to do so? Why isn’t Warren learning a lesson from college campuses to have its own recycling in the cafeterias?

Why wasn’t any of this done sooner?

As just a single student in a world of seven billion people, it doesn’t seem like anything that can be done could help in anyway. But, no matter if you are just one person, every single choice that is made could either fix or destroy the planet that we live on.

Here are just some of the simpler ways that students can help:

1) Recycle all things that can be recycled.

If there is paper, plastic, metal just lying somewhere, it’s not just going to magically break down into nothing. There has to be some sort of middle man to get it started.

2) Turn off running water when you’re not using it. Water dripping down is not a show. It’s not going to do anything cool.

Turn it off to save the water.

3) Start carpooling or take the bus.

This will cut down car emissions, which are some of the biggest parts of pollution.

Just make sure to get a good ride.

If students can just give a little effort, this atrocious problem will get better over time. It may take a while, but what could become out of a little bit of help, could mean everything for the future.

Editorial Policy The Warren Owl is a newsmagazine published ten times a year by the Publications staff of Warren Central High School at 9500 E. Sixteenth St., Indpls., In 46229. The Warren Owl is printed

by The Daily Reporter of Greenfield, IN. Advertising rates are available upon request by calling (317) 532-6252.

The Warren Owl is distributed to more than 3,000 students, faculty and residents in the community.

As a student written and edited high school newsmagazine, the Warren Owl will strive to perform three functions: (1) To inform its readers thoroughly and accurately of all events and issues relative to students, staff and community.

(2) To provide a forum for student opinions through its editorials and letters to the Editor.

(3) To entertain readers with focus and feature items.

Student staff members will decide the content of each issue and will write and edit all printed material. Editorials will reflect the views of the student staff as a whole, not

necessarily the opinions of administration or faculty members.

The Warren Owl encourages readers to share comments, suggestions, or complaints by submitting letters to the editor. In order to be considered for publication, letters to the editor must include author’s signature. Names can be withheld from publication only at the request of the author and approval of the editorial board.

The editors reserve the right to edit letters for clarification, or for space limitation.

Libelous or profane letters will not be published.

The Publications staff urges all Warren Central students and staff to use the “Letters to the Editor” as a public forum in the spirit of free speech and press.

The Warren Owl is a member of the NSPA, CSPA, Quill & Scroll, and the Indiana High School Press Association.

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Picture This By Destini Ross Denying the issue of climate change will not protect you from its effects

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Paige’s Pace

I am tired of it. I am fed up with Donald Trump.

As a teenager who might be voting in the 2016 presidential election I have been told over and over how important it is to vote. In history class I have repeatedly been told about how we should stay current with the 2016 election race, so we are prepared to cast our vote. During the school day, we even registered to vote.

With all of this emphasis spent on voting, it has almost been wasted with Trump leading the poles of the presidential race.

Every time I turn on the TV, I see Trump saying ridiculous things to the media.

“I will build a great wall – and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me – and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall.

Mark my words.” Trump said regarding illegal immigration.

I’d like to point out that the border between the United States and Mexico is almost 2,000 miles long. To build a wall that long would not come cheap or easy or quick.

Trump told Yahoo News that he wanted

all Muslims to register to a Muslim database and carry a religion identification card.

The United States of America is supposed to be the land of the free and the home of the brave, where people can practice the religion they want to according to the First Amendment. Trump’s claims against Muslims stands against everything the U.S. stands for.

I have a friend who happens to be a Muslim. I could not imagine what she would feel like hearing these words. I may not believe in what she believes, but I can say that as her friend, what Trump is talking about is completely irrational. He is coming too close to what happened in Germany in 1939 when all Jews were forced to wear the Star of David by the Nazis.

Trump does a great job of playing into this country’s fears attracting a lot of voters, but how could anyone ever vote for someone who is making claims that goes against our country’s core beliefs?

We need a president who has the best interest in mind for the American people and our country itself.

We need a president who loves this country as much as they love themselves.

Trump embodies hate, not love.

From his remarks about Carly Fiorina to the New York Times reporter Serge Kovaleski and to Muslims, Trump has only said horrible things. This nation has seen the true colors of Trump emerge over the past few months, however, my greatest fear is that our nation is blind to his cruel words. Blind to the nation’s biggest bully.

Voters could like what he is saying, but most of what he is saying is out of bounds, impossible even. If Trump is elected president, Americans will be very disappointed.

I am pleading to readers to not just hop on the “Trump 2016” bandwagon, but to look into what he is saying because he is threatening what our country stands for, he is tarnishing what our founding fathers worked so hard to achieve. Freedom.

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Thumbs THUMBS UP TO the gas prices going down. We don’t care why they’re going down. We just hope they stay down.

THUMBS DOWN TO the actor who played Snape in “Harry Potter” dying. We can assure you it was not Lord Voldemort this time.

THUMBS UP TO not making a new year’s resolution. Why make one if you’re going to only commit to it for a week?

THUMBS UP TO bands releasing new albums for the start of the new year. Looking at you Panic! at the Disco. You’re a very good one man band, if you know what I’m saying.

THUMBS DOWN TO the absence of two-hour delays. Who’s bright idea was it to make us stand outside for the bus or scrape our cars in negative degree weather and snow mountains?

THUMBS UP TO doughnuts. It doesn’t matter what flavor you get, they’re still scrum-diddlyyumptious.

THUMBS DOWN TO Mike Pence. No other comment. Just Mike Pence.

Letter from a Leader One of the duties I have the privilege of performing every year is graduation.

This can be the most exhilarating or crushing time in a student’s life.

Don’t stop reading underclassmen!

You are setting the stage for your success right now.

There are a lot of duties that go along with organizing graduation: ordering flowers, communicating with Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, etc. But, the most important duty is maintaining “The List.” This is the list of seniors used for diplomas, programs and seats at commencement. The ultimate goal for you as students and us as teachers is to keep you on that list.

There are two key issues that cause students to be removed from the list. First, to graduate, you must have all of the required credits, no exceptions. I have had seniors in my classroom doing next to nothing.

Me:“You know you can’t graduate if you don’t have this credit.” Student: “Don’t worry Mrs. Nelson, I‘ll get it done.”

At the end of the semester, they are angry because the counselor

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called them down to tell them they do not have enough credits to graduate. They expected to be some magical exception.

It happens every year.

So, underclassmen, stay on top of your credits. Seniors, don’t slack off; even if you just missed the second semester of senior English - there will be no diploma.

The other issue that causes students to be removed from the list is not passing the ECA. Yes, there is a waiver process, but you must have great attendance, good grades and have used the opportunities for remediation.

The requirements are very specific. Every year there are students who get all their credits, but do not pass the ECA and don’t graduate because they did not meet the criteria for a waiver.

Here is the good news; as of right now, you are all on the list! It is totally up to you to stay there - no excuses. “I am too tired.”

“It’s senioritis.” “I don’t like my teacher.” “But, my boyfriend…”

Nope, don’t want to hear it! You have made it this far; don’t fail me now!

You are here to finish the job and walk across the stage at Banker’s Life.

Keep your eyes on the prize.

Owl Staff

Editor-in-Chief Paige Finnigan

Associate Editor Megan Bone

Opinion Editor Jessica Marvel

News Editor

THUMBS DOWN TO spotty Internet access. We’ve had computers for years now. Get it together guys.

By Sherri Nelson, Science teacher

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Ramatou Soumare

“I would start an organization so we can save our wild animals and keep our environments clean.”

Zakiyyah Abdulmumin, Sophomore “My goal to help the environment is to make others more aware of the problems occurring because of human activity, and it can result in the extinction of the human population. We take the Earth for granted.”

News Writers Zach Acton Jewel Chestine Destiny Johnson Kayla Pimpton

Sports Editor Taylor Baker

Sports Writers Levi Jackson Haley Kaiser Kobi Summers

Entertainment Writers Gabrielle Ingram Austin Hood

Copy Editor Khaila King

Photo Editor Josh Wall

Photographers

Bra’Jae’ Allen, Senior

Abigail Padgett Angelica Page Claudia Perez Destini Ross

Staff Artist Destini Ross

Advisor

Mr. Mark Haab

Principal

Mr. Rich Shepler

“I can plant trees, make gardens, pick up trash and recycle.”

Tyler Smith, Junior

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Trends that need to stay in 2015 The past years cringe worthy fades, phrases and trends

by meganbone associateediter rends come and go every year whether it is Beatle mania in the ‘60s, big hair in the ‘80s, or everything Arvil Lavigne in the 2000s.

Also, trends are known for making a reappearance such as neon anything, choker necklaces and high wasted jeans. This past year has consisted of Adele releasing an album after a four-year hiatus, the whip, legalization of gay marriage and Donald Trump. However, these are the worst trends of the year.

These should never see the light of day again. These are the trends that need to stay in 2015.

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January-Man Buns

Celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Harry Styles and David Beckham were wearing this hairstyle.

February- Overdrawn even While the bun is very functional, it was not very stylish. Half up half down, top knots and low-slung Eyebrows Cara Delevigne was the face of the natural- buns were the ways men were wearing this bun. This looking eyebrow this year. She has thick, dark hairstyle was seen on red carpets, shopping trips and and full eyebrows, which is what every girl was even at the pool. aiming for. However, some took this trend to the extreme. Not everyone can have perfect brows like Delevingne, so makeup products allow them to achieve this. This year seemed to be filled with ridiculously over drawn caterpillar eyebrows.

While natural looking brows are still in overly drawn ones must stay in 2015.

April- Kylie Jenner Lips

Kylie Jenner’s huge pouty lips were all the rage this year. To imitate her signature pout, people were suctioning their lips into small glasses. Before and after pictures and videos of this surfaced all over social media and not surprisingly this had some negative side effects. Some found huge bruises around their mouths for days because of this “challenge” and even had permanent blood vessel damage. While a full pout is still in, permanent blood vessel damage is not.

March- The Whip/ Nae Nae

Adults, teens, teachers or even small children, especially small children, were doing the whip/nae nae in 2015.

Hundreds of videos graced the Internet of people dancing along to “Watch Me” by Silento ,which is where the dance came form. Not only was it all over the Internet but also every radio station played this song non-stop. You could not escape this song in 2015. Despite the hilarious videos of people attempting this dance, we never want to hear this song again.

May- Charlie Charlie

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Similar to Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie is a game that people play to conjure a spirit. The rules are to take pencils and cross them on a board with yes or no printed on the board and ask questions and “Charlie” was supposed to answer.

Although this gained traction, it should fade away just as Bloody Mary has.

Favorite worst trend : The Condom Challenge Favorite overused phrase: Eat

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August- Donald Trump

October- Hotline Bling

In August Donald Trump announced he was going to run for president.

While everyone believed he was going to fade out, he is still a frontrunner for the Republican candidate. He has made some very impossible promises. Those promises include: building a wall across the Mexican American border, making the Mexican government pay for the wall, bomb the hell out of ISIS, punish the Chinese government and best of all make America great again. Trump was plastered all over the media making him gain even more traction with the public. Unlike his hair, Donald Trump hasn’t been swept away with the wind.

July- Straight Outta “_____”

“Straight Out of Compton” came out this past summer and while it was an amazing movie, many missed the idea behind “Straight Outta Compton.” Straight Outta “____” was everywhere even at Warren. T-shirts were made with Straight Outta Warren printed on the front. The G hall had signs printed with Straight Outta G Hall. But all of these shirts and signs with the Straight Outta saying on them were missing the point of Compton, a poor neighborhood, which is home to plenty of famous rappers and has a rich history in pop culture.

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“Hotline Bling” by Drake was a smash hit in 2015.

However, most radio stations over played this song to the extreme. At first it was a good , catchy song. Then it seemed like it was on every radio station ever created 24/7. Even clothing featured the words “1-800-HOTLINEBLING” which, of course ,everyone was wearing. Better yet the music video, which featured Drake dancing terribly, was the forefront of many online memes and even an SNL skit.

September- Emoji Outfits

Emojis are symbols that can range anywhere from a smiley face to a cactus. During 2015, teens could be seen wearing outfits plastered with all the different kinds of emojis. And it’s not just shirts with a symbol we are talking about matching sweatshirts, pants and even t-shirts with these emojis all over. Despite being extremely cringe worthy, they somehow became popular. Emojis are meant for the Internet not clothing and should be left on the shelves in 2016.

November- “Don’t Judge Me Challenge”

The “Don’t Judge Me Challenge” started off with good intentions. The idea behind it was that girls/ boys could show what they look like when they first wake up then later make themselves look beautiful. However, people began drawing fake acne, unibrows and even used glasses to portray what they believed to be ugly. People actually have those problems and the whole point behind the “challenge” was to show that everyone is beautiful in his or her own way. Except society’s standard of beauty did not really allow the nature of this challenge to fully be embraced.

June- Yoga Pants

Yoga Pants are not really pants despite how comfortable they may be. These were originally supposed to be worn for working out or for yoga as the name states, however girls were wearing these everywhere. Warren was filled with yoga pants made popular by the store Victoria Secret and LuLulemon. These work out pants should be left for the gym

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DecemberHoverboards

Hover boards are here! Your balance powers these contraptions. If you lean one way, the board will take you in that direction. Sounds cool right?

Wrong. This board can cost anywhere from $200 to $800 and are known to randomly catch on fire. Also, because this board relies on balance, people fell off, all the time. Videos of people and celebrities falling off these hover boards are all over the Internet. Teens were riding these through stores, on the street and just around the house. While these only top out at about 12 mph, randomly combusting makes this a trend that should stay in 2015.

Favorite worst trend : New Year New ME Favorite overused phrase: Goot Eem

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Artists to Look for in 2016 by gabrielleingramstaffwriter

Lostboycrow C h r i s D a n k s , k n ow n a s Lostboycrow, has a soulful voice leaving you speechless.

Lostboycrow is heavily influenced

by Atmosphere, Living Legends, Sandpeople and Kanye West. He moved to LA from Oregon to really get his career going. When there he wrote songs like “Say You Want Me,” “Powers” and “Love Won’t Sleep.” Drawing from his own life experiences, Lostboycrow creates R&B fusion and pop masterpieces.

Zayn Malik Poor Directioners. Zayn Malik has left the building or at least One Direction. Having problems with One Direction’s pop style, which did not match his R&B style, Malik left the band to “show you who I really am.” He has signed to RCA Records, the same RCA Records that turned stars like Miley Cyrus, Ellie Goulding and Justin Timberlake into superstars.

Malik is planning on releasing his first solo album early spring this year.

Kehlani Kehlani Parrish, from Oakland, finished in fourth place on “America’s Got Talent” with her group PopLyfe. Kehlani left the group after the end of the sixth season of “America’s Got Talent” because of problems with her managers. Some of her earliest influences are Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott.

Kehlani’s second mixtape, “You Should Be Here” is a mix of R&B and Hip Hop focusing on her romantic and familial relationships. The album has been nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at this year’s Grammy Awards.

Melanie Martinez Hailing from New York, Melanie Martinez appeared on the third season of “The Voice” in 2012.

She sadly was eliminated the fifth week of the competition, but that did not stop her from becoming a success. Since then Martinez has released her album “Cry Baby.” Being influenced by musicians such as Lorde and Lana Del Rey, her album is a mix of darkwave and alternative pop.

Songs featured on the album are “Cry Baby,” “Pity Party” and “Carousel.”

Other Honorable Mentions Individual Artists

Group Artists

Grace Mitchell KStewart BORNS Jess Glynne Ryn Weaver Kwabs Elle King FLETCHER Zara Larsson Conrad Sewell Astrid S Hailee Steinfeld Daya Lukas Graham Mike Posner Tori Kelly Charlie Puth Halsey Shawn Hook Lenachka

The Score BANNERS The Chainsmokers BORNS Misterwives DNCE Us The Duo Oh Wonder

March 3 - 5 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $5 The show will be held in the Studio Theater Conrad Sewell

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The first Friday in June is Doughnut day, which started in 1938 to honor those in the Salvation Army.

On July 13, 1937 Vernon Rudolph began selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to local grocery stores around North Carolina.

Their most popular flavor doughnut is glazed.

The Dutch introduced doughnuts to Americans in the 1800. They called them “olykoeks.”

More than 10 billion doughnuts are made each year in the U.S.

Boston has the most doughnut shops, one for every 2,480 people.

Dunkin’ Donuts sells 30 cups of coffee every second, on average which amounts to 1.7 billion cups a year.

In 1948 Open Kettle was the first name of what is now known as Dunkin’ Donuts.

In 1943 Roselyn Bakery started selling doughnuts and sweet pastries. Eventually the bakery was shut down in 1999. However, some items were so popular, they continue to sell goods in Kroger and Marsh stores all over central Indiana.

While the traditional spelling of the tasty treat is “doughnut,” the Dunkin Donuts chain popularized the “donut” version.

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In November of 2011, Dominique Ansel, the chef and owner of Dominique Ansal Bakery in New York City, began selling the famous “Cronut.” Which is a croissant-doughnut pastry.

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Milestone Indiana albums, artists

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The Owl’s list of choice music from around the Hoosier State by austinhood staffwriter The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery by Wes Montgomery The typical guitarist isn’t able to claim to be a virtuoso of the instrument or to have

changed the course of music forever, but Wes Montgomery isn’t your typical guitarist. A graduate of Crispus Attucks High School and lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Montgomery first started playing guitar at the relatively-late age of 20 but soon rose to prominence as a session musician renown for his technical ability. His 1960 release, “The Incredible Jazz of Wes Montgomery,” considered the artist’s “magnus opus,” features the greatest example of his thumb picking technique that allowed for a simultaneously thick and bright sound.

This thumb picking technique, coupled with Montgomery’s heavy use of octaves, became known as the “Naptown sound.”

“Mr. Scrapper’s Blues”

by Scrapper Blackwell

As a skilled blues guitarist forming a duo alongside pianist Leroy Carr, Scrapper Blackwell achieved moderate success in the interwar era with hits such as 1928’s best selling blues record “How Long, How Long Blues.” However, after Carr’s death in 1935, Blackwell retired from music and went to work in an asphalt factory in Indianapolis. In 1962, he released “Mr. Scrapper’s Blues” on the Bluesville label, which featured a rough-voiced Blackwell singing dark, ominous lyrics to the tune of expertly played blues guitar.

Shortly after the release of the album, Blackwell was shot and killed in an alley near his home. He was 59 years old.

“Free Your Mind”

by Amnesty

Straight from the depths of Indiana Avenue, Amnesty’s “Free Your Mind” is the working definition of groovy. The album, recorded at 700 West studios in 1973 and finally released in 2007, features a brand of funk which bleeds into jazz, gospel, R&B, and psychedelic rock. This sophisticated work also features heavily political lyrics, most notably on “Mr. President,” a not-so-veiled address to Richard Nixon in addition to anti-war themes throughout the

“Tum” by The Impossible Shapes

Indiana Jazz Legend Wes Montgomery Photo courtesy of Wes Montgomery Facebook Page

“Smokin Bats at Camptons” “Light in the Attic”

by Sirius Blvck

by Primevil

In an era of Disco and CountryRock, Primevil pioneered the heavy metal sound which would soon rise to prominence. The band’s only release, 1974’s “Smokin’ Bats at Campton’s,” was recorded at the 700 West studios in New Palestine and featured fast, loud, and heavy blues rock a la Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. Though only a regional success at the time of its release, the album has recently gained notoriety as an early example of stoner rock and original copies of the album have sold for hundreds of dollars online.

Few local artists, especially in the hip-hop genre, can truly claim to have an original sound. This is hardly the case for Sirius Blvck, whose third album “Light in the Attic” embodies the originality of the Indianapolis rapper. With his laid-back delivery and clever lyrics set to remarkably produced ambient beats and catchy hooks, Sirius Blvck has made a mark in Indiana music that won’t soon be forgotten.

Honorable Mentions

“Some Kind of Sex “by Eric Alexander

“Hard Attack” by MX-80 Sound

“Gloom Bloom” by We Are Hex

“Apache Dropout” by Apache Dropout

"Portable Pop” by The Late Show

“What’s This?” by Skafish

“The Eyes of the Fly” by Jookabox

“Neapolitan” by Dorsh

“700 West” by Zefras

“Vicious Circle”

by Zero Boys

At its height, the American Hardcore Punk scene had three major centers: New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. However, Indianapolis’ own hardcore quartet Zero Boys raised the eyebrows of punk fan’s across the country with their 1981 debut “Vicious Circle,” proving that a band from the Midwest could hold its own with the likes of Black Flag and Minor Threat. The album, released on Nimrod Records, features a fast, polished sound filled with distorted guitars and a tight rhythm section accompanied by politically-charged lyrics as seen in “Civilization’s Dying” and “Livin’ in the 80’s.”

“Betty” by Oreo Jones “Pheel Phree” by DMA “4trackmind” by Mudkids “Into You” by McKay

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The ‘Underdogs’ dig their way back up to the top Girls try to build a reputation for their program

by kobiesummers sports staff The Women’s basketball season has hit its peak and Next on the to do list was Franklin Central, home the opposing teams have grasped onto the fact that the of the Flashes. The Warriors went there with the utmost Warriors are a bigger threat than expected. With the team confidence and took over the game. With the final score motto being, “never down a sister, never let a sister down,” being 63-42, which got them to the Semi-Finals against the the Warriors are playing better than ever.

Red Devils.

“ I feel the team is coming together each game. Making The atmosphere in the gym was intense. With the better plays, focusing on one quarter at a time and executing Warriors coming to prove that they were striving for the best plays,” sophomore Kennedy Batts said. and the Red Devils trying to prove that they have always

While many were on the couch been the best, the audience was watching tv, the Warriors were on I do not feel any pressure in aw. the road for five consecutive games Right from tip-off, it was at all. To me it is just an- a battle. With the Warriors to prove how tough they really are.

With their first game being unbelievable defense and other game. We have all having against Pike, home of the Red unstoppable offense, they pulled Devils, the suspense was in the played in bigger games up a bit. But, not too much and air. The game went back and forth the Red Devils got the lead back before. We just have to fought to keep it that way and so in the first half the Red Devils pulled ahead, winning with the did. Denying the Warriors go out there and give it they score being 65-58. from the finals left the score of all we got.

Sadly, the Warriors had to 55-42. start off their road trip with a Up next on the schedule was Freshman Shaila Beeler tough loss and having to play the Lawrence North. With them Carmel Greyhounds next. With being No. 1 in state, the Warriors the Greyhounds ranked No. 5 in state, the Warriors needed knew that it was going to be a tough game and it was. The to be tough and play smart.

Warriors never got to get a feel of things and play good Even with the Warriors playing tough and smart defense, which left the Wildcats with open opportunities, decision making, the Greyhounds seemed to stop our which they took advantage of. The final score of 61-43 offense and push their defense. With the final score of and the Warriors record being 5-9 left a nasty taste in their 68-32 and sadly leaving the Warriors with another defeat. mouth and they were bound to wash it out and so they Losing two in a row and the Marion County did.

Tournament coming up, they had some catching up to The Warriors have been on a rampage ever since the do. The thought of losing in the first round of County tough loss. They have won five games in a row and they do sparked a match in the Warriors and Park Tudor caught not plan on stopping. They take on the Lawrence Central the backlash of it. They dominated the Panthers 73-40, Bears January 22 at 7:30. which left a win under their belt and advancement to the second round.

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FRESHMAN TRINITY MCCLENDON defends against a Franklin Central guard during a home game against the Flashes. This is McClendon’s first year on varsity and she has been a fresh addition to the starting lineup.

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Bowling team earns respect for their program

Boys, girls teams gaining momentum leading up to the State tournament by levijackson sports staff

SOPHOMORE JAMES HARRISON practices proper technique before a regular season practice at All Star Bowl. The boys team is looking to advance to the State finals this season.

Photo by Josh Wall

It’s actually pretty simple.

For those whom have been unaware of the bowling program’s existence, which more than likely accounts for a major half of the entire school, this season does not have much meaning. But for the handful of students, teachers and parents who actually stayed committed and involved with the program this season means a lot.

Here’s why: This season marks their fourth as an official program for the school. Those four seasons highlight three Regional appearances, three Semi-State finalists and a league Championship. Head Coach Larry Williams has also coached four State finalists in the past four years.

Since 2012, Williams garnishes 24+ wins with the men’s team and is closing in on 13 wins through 20

matches with the women’s team. He’s had a bowler place top 20 in the State finals (Kameron Battle) and coached a bowler with a top 10 average in senior Jordan Henson (218).

In addition to that, having a women’s team has only helped the matter.

“The girls team has done nothing but help the program as a whole,” Williams said. “6-4 in their first season, had (sophomore Kharese Battle) advance to the Semis and closing in on seven wins this season.

Really fine addition for us.”

With all that considered, William’s only wish to surpass the Sectional once more and get more Warriors bowling in Anderson for the State final.

“Both teams have improved,” Williams said, “and we are looking

forward to advancing beyond Sectionals again. Individually, we expect at least one person to bowl in the Finals, but would love for two to proceed.”

Which should not be too hard given their improvements in averages.

Senior Austin Cartwright’s average is up to 183, junior Montez Thompson currently bowls a 193 and Battle is at 157. Sophomore Jessica Davis has been superb all season long and played key roles in wins over Brebeuf and Carmel.

It’s scary to bet against these two teams, as they constantly continue to prove the heckler wrong.

What’s even scarier?

“They are only getting better,” Williams said.

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Boys swimming gets stronger as they finish regular season, head into State tourney by taylorbaker sports editor Taking the big with the small, that is what the boys swim team has had to do these last few weeks of their regular season. Big and small refers to their meets. The boys have had a series of big state meets such as County and MIC along with several smaller meets, all of which are leading up to the big State tournament.

The boys finished second at the County meet with junior Ethan Park and senior Jackson Sandala placing first in the 200 IM and the 200 freestyle.

Senior Anthony Mendez had a good show at County placing sixth in the 50 freestyle and third in the 100 butterfly. The Warriors also had several other swimmers place including Tyler Trumpey placing seventh in the 500 with a 9 second drop, the 400 free relay placing second, and the 400 medley placing eighth.

“Our relays at county brought confidence to the guys that we could podium (place) at state,” junior Ethan Park said. “ The boys went on to compete in MIC placing fourth with a score of 255 points, however, the highlight of the meet was Sandala setting the MIC record for the 100 freestyle with a time of 46.3 seconds. Breaking this record ment Sandala beat several opponents who beat him last year in the State tournament.

The boys went on to compete in one of their final meets of their regular season against Lawrence North and a tri-meet with Roncalli and Herron. The boys fought hard against Lawrence North but came up short with a score of 99-83 but turned around and dominated Roncalli and Herron on their senior night

with a score of 211 to Roncalli’s 169 and Herron’s 94.

Wednesday night the boys took on Pike and sneaked out by two over Pike to give the boys another win on the season.

As they close in on their final regular season meets, the boys are looking forward to the ultimate goal: State.

Being ranked No. 10 by the IHSSCA gives the Warriors a lot of momentum as they work to prepare for this next battle.

Head Coach John Sincroft has had the state meet on his mind all season and has been preparing his team accordingly. Early on he said he wanted to challenge North Central for a Sectional title, send 9 events to the state meet, and finish as one of the top 15 teams in the state.

Big goals for a big team and their preparation in these next two weeks, and frankly their whole season, will determine how many of those goals are achieved in February.

“Preparing for the state meet we still need work if we are going to finish that high (top 15).” Sincroft said. “I am really excited to see what they can do when we rest. Two weeks out from the start of the state tournament we will start dropping morning practices and yardage to be more rested and at our best. More physical rest and more mental prep.”

The Warrior’s next meet will be tomorrow as they compete in the Warrior Invitational in the Natatorium at 8 a.m.

FRESHMAN ANDANI ROMERO works the freestyle in a regular season trimeet against Brebeuf and the International School of Indiana. This was Romero’s first appearance in a Varisty meet.

Photo by Cortez Rose

Girls swim team embraces the challenges they have been given by taylorbaker sports editor

SENIOR DESSA ROLLINS swims the backstroke in a regular season tr-meet against Roncalli and Herron. Rollins has been a four year member of the varsity lineup.

Photo by Cortez Rose

Losing key players can be tough for a team’s success really tough if the quantity outweighs the quality and the women’s swim team realize that.

What they refuse to do though, is allow that to deter their season.

Let’s face it. This season has easily been one of their toughest in recent years. They know it and Head Coach John Sincroft knows it.

“It’s been hard,” Sincroft said, “but I like how they’re handling it. In no way is it easy for a team to go through what they are going through, but I love how they are dealing with it.”

As he should.

It would be easy for a team in their situation to throw in the towel and give up. However, the girls have accepted their situation and embracing the challenge they have been given.

Before the start of break the Warriors had a home meet against Shelbyville Dec. 15. The girls fought hard but could not pull out a win with the final score being 105-77.

Over break, they competed in County and MIC meet, finishing fifth in County and seventh in the conference meet. Sophomore Kira Gibbs secured herself a spot on the record board, breaking the school record in the 100-backstroke with a time of 1:03:86 during county. The Warriors also competed in the North Central Invite placing seventh overall.

When the Warriors returned from the break, they took on the Lawrence North Wildcats Jan. 12.

The meet was challenging, and the girls were unable to put it away losing with a final score of 120-59.

The girls next competed in a tri-meet against Roncalli and Herron Jan. 14. This was also the Warriors senior night where they honored their three seniors, Paige Finnigan, Dessa Rollins and Brooke Fatheree.

The girls swam hard but the momentum was not in their favor and they ended up taking third losing to Roncalli and Herron. The final scores were Roncalli 268, Herron 129, and Warren Central 112.

Tuesday night the Warriors took on MIC opponent Pike. The Red Devils proved tough however, the Warriors were unable to pull out a win losing with a final score of 101-79.

This season has proved tough for the Warrior’s however, that does not mean there isn’t still room to grow. The Warriors have a few meets left in their regular season including the Warrior Invitation tomorrow in the natatorium and a tri-meet with Southport and MIC oppopnent Lawrence Central at Lawrence Central Jan. 26. With these final meets the girls will need to work hard and try to find a winning system leading up to Sectionals.

The Sectional preliminaries will take place on Feb. 4 at Lawrence North with the finals taking place Feb. 6 at Lawrence North.

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by taylorbaker osses do not determine the strength of a team, nor do they determine how a season will end. For the wrestling team, a second place finish at the IHSWCA Team State does not foreshadow a second place finish in the State finals. It does not undermine the feats this Warrior team has accomplished thus far.

The only thing this loss does, the only thing it says, is that the ceiling is much higher than originally anticipated.

Sometimes a team needs to lose to show them how much they have to win. Since this heartbreaking loss, a fire has been ignited within this team and they have been proving match after match why they deserve a state championship in February.

With their first Marion County tournament win in 25 years, the Warriors continue to dominate every opponent they face on the mat. The boys had eight County champions including Keyaun Murphy, Skylour Turner, Dylan Culp, Joel McGhee, Trent Pruitt, and Jasion Brogan. Senior Matt Mckinney also became the second four-time Marion County champion.

With the win at County the boys looked ahead to the IHSWCA Team State.

The Warriors started the meet off strong defeating Jennings County 53-6 in round one and getting the round two bye. They went on to defeat Avon 49-16 and Mater Dei 36-19 to advance to the finals against Brownsburg. Despite the fight, the boys lost with a score of 24-34 and took home second place.

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looks ahead to February, forgets hard loss at Team State

The wrestling team finished one of their last home meets with a huge win over MIC rival Carmel coming out on top with a huge score of 50-10. The Warriors also honored their senior athletes and several alumni who were able to return as well. They then turned around and competed in the New Palestine Invite coming in first scoring 298 points and having nine individual first place finishes.

The Warriors last home tournament was the annual Warren Duals. The boys outscored every opponent and came out on top as the Warren Dual champions.

Round by round scores were Perry Meridian 58-8, Adams Central 72-0, Tech 79-0, Ben Davis 62-6, and Roncalli 65-6 for the championship.

Many of the Warriors are having standout seasons,

SENIOR MATT MCKINNEY sets up in a home meet against the Carmel Greyhounds. Mckinney has been a vital member on this year’s varsity lineup and is a strong contender for a State title in February.

but one is catching the eye of not only staff and students at Warren but even the Indianapolis Star and other coaches.

Mckinney as previously mentioned is the second four-time Marion County champion and has recently Photo by Angelica Page been nominated for the Indianapolis Star’s athlete of the week and athlete of the month. He is also a twotime state qualifier in 106 pounds and 120 pounds and is currently ranked No. 4 in the state.

“I’ve worked my whole life for this year. It’s my last shot,” Mckinney said. “I’ve come close in the past but haven’t been able to achieve my dream of being a state champion. I’m obsessed with winning and lots of extra workouts by myself after everyone is gone has given me a lot of confidence

heading into big matches.”

The Warriors only have a few big matches left, the MIC tournament tomorrow at Lawrence North and the beginning of the State tournament next Saturday with Sectionals at Shelbyville.

“It was heartbreaking to come so close and to fall short (IHSWCA team state) especially after all the hard work we put into it,” senior Dominic Herrick said. “However it did humble us leading up to the State tournament.”

The Warriors have two more weeks to prepare for the biggest meet of the season.

Two more weeks to prove that they are more than a second place finish. For the seniors, two weeks to prepare for their last shot.

Two weeks; the push starts now.

Athlete of the Month:

“Shaila Beeler (Freshman) plays with savvy and experience well beyond her years.”-Head Coach Stacy Mitchell

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Taylor’s Thoughts I am a sports writer, but this is not about sports.

This will not be my opinion on Warren Central athletics or how I overcame athletic hardships or a commentary on an unjust in the sports world.

This will go deeper; this is deeper.

I was at a local restaraunt the other night with my family when I noticed an employee taking down a picture of a Warren soccer player. When asked, the employee just said the manager requested for the picture to be removed because they did not want their establishment to be promoting the “riff raff” that goes on at Warren.

A complete stranger to our school, that has probably has never stepped foot into our building, doesn’t want to be associated with our “riff raff”?

Do they know anything about Warren besides what they hear on the news?

This wasn’t the only time I’ve seen something like this happen.

Anytime I go out of the community, say to Castleton or Lawrence or anywhere in Fishers, people read the Warren logo on my chest and immediately give an unwanted opinion.

“Oh...You go to Warren? That sucks.” “Oh...Warren Central is so bad now.” “Dang, I feel so sorry for you.”

It’s the legendary “Oh” that anybody who attends, coaches, or teaches at Warren knows.

Yes, we are located on the East side of Indianapolis.

Yes, we are a diverse community from all walks of life.

No, we do not cause all of this community’s troubles.

We are not the reason for all the shootings and the break-ins or the violence.

When a shooting at Washington Square, minutes away from Warren, took place, people immediately jumped to social media to start putting the blame on the high school.

“Oh it had to be a Warren kid.” “All they know how to do over there is fight.”

Ignorant is what it is. An ignorant comment from an ill-informed person, yet it still affects me. The shooting was completely unrelated to Warren other than by location, yet it is immediately our fault.

The media never wants to talk about the good that goes on here. They don’t want to even think that the numbers of fights from this year to previous years has drastically gone down. No one wants to mention the police that work here and the various programs such as teen court they have designed to better our students who do make a mistake. No one wants to talk about the countless teachers here that genuinely just love their job and love this school.

All they want to discuss is the 35-year-old Warren Central graduate involved in another robbery or another shooting or another murder.

I’m not going to lie, Warren is not perfect by any means. We do have problems, we do have fights, but we have so much more to offer. We are so much more.

Take a walk in our halls. You’ll see that we are more than another negative headline.

I interact with people who literally have nothing but will give you anything. I get to experience students who don’t know where they will get their next meal, yet still have a smile on their face. I am friends with kids whose only escape from an unfortunate home life are these halls. I experience diversity from race to religion to income. I know hardship, I know pain, I know desperation, I see it all the time. However these kids, these Warriors, still manage to get through their day.

You won’t find that at other schools.

Warren Central

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So close, yet so far away Tough Warrior team proves they are a serious contender for a sectional title by haleykaiser sports staff

Hard work pays off. Hard work changes games.

The Warriors have been working all season to change the culture of their program and to make their season one for the books.

Bringing in a new head coach, and having essentially an entirely new varsity lineup, hard work has been what is getting the boys through these games and even giving the boys a few more names in the win column. However, their work is not finished with Sectionals quickly approaching and them still having to finish their regular season.

Over break the boys played five games, the most impressive being against rival and ranked team Ben Davis. The first half ended in a tit for tat going into halftime up by 2 points. The boys came out ready to shut it down and ended the second half 67-48. This game gave the boys a great push to continue their winning streak.

The Warriors also came home with two more wins over break. On December 22 they faced the Liberty Christian Lions, winning 64-56 and on December 29 they faced the Connersville Spartans, ending the game 54-49.

The Warriors streak was sadly ended with a rough weekend with back-to-back losses against the Franklin Flashes and the Seton Catholic Cardinals. The boys played hard but could not find the consistency to put the games away losing both.

Along with trying to win basketball games, the uperclassmen have been working to instill in the underclassman that some things are more important than basketball.

“The impact I want to leave on the program is getting the grades and getting college paid for,” senior leader Bishop Smith said. “I also want to stress the importance of getting better over time and always working hard.”

The Warriors had an emotional game last Friday against the Lawrence North Wildcats. Last season one of our leading scorers, Djimon Henson, transfered to Lawrence North, leaving a program he helped build. The boys wanted this win.

A great effort was made by Myles Arnold and Mack Smith, but the boys still came up short. After a back and forth game, it came down to the final three minutes where Lawrence North held the ball and ran out the clock. The final score was 62-58.

This season has brought out a lot of these players one especially being Arnold. This is his first year playing varsity and he is already showing much improvement.

“I trained in the off season with my trainer for 3 hours Monday-Thursday and I really feel like I’ve made big adjustments to my game since then,” Arnold said.

Ending the weekend on a good note the Warriors played Hamilton Southeastern. The boys started off the first half down by two, however, they came out firing in the second half led by senior Bishop Smith and ended on top with a score 68-66.

The Warriors had their first conference game away against the Brebeuf Jesuit Braves. The boys played their hearts out but came out short with a score of 56-54.

The boys have been making strides this season, however, they are having a problem with consistency. The Warriors continue to struggle to finish games usually losing by only two to five points.

With the right consistency and extra work at practice, the boys will be able to start turning some of these close games in their favor.

SENIOR TREQUAN SPIVEY tries to get shot up while heavily defended by Ben Davis opponents. Spivey has been a go-to scorer this season for the Warriors. The boys went on to beat No. 6 Ben Davis 67-48.

Photo by Keona Nicholas

“Our team has been doing close game scenarios throughout practice and coming to the gym before school to shoot freethrows,” Smith said. “We are preparing to make our playoff push as successful as we can by playing top-ranked tims game in and game out.”

With their regular season coming to an end, the Warriors are starting to think about the State tournament and what is at stake. They are a serious threat to their Sectional and should not be counted out just yet.

“We have been working harder than ever and working on game-like situations during practice,” senior Courtney Richardson said. “We believe that we have a real chance to make a statement in Sectionals and possibly come out with a Sectional title.”

The boys are back at it tonight at 7:30 at Lawrence Central.

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January 22, 2016

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The Blind Taste Test

Doughnut Edition courtesy of Long’s Bakery facebook page

Long’s

by khailaking copyeditor

photo by Paige Finnigan

Jack’s by paigefinnigan editor-in-cheif Jacks Doughnuts opened in 1961 and three generations later it is still rolling out tasty treats. Tiger Tails and Caramel Nut Rolls have kept customers coming back for over 50 years. The original location opened in New Castle, IN after Jack and Ada Marcum bought Bill’s Donut Shoppe.

For the Marcums it was a family affair. Jack and Ada’s six children had all worked at Jack’s at some point. Jack Marcum Jr. bought Jacks from his father to carry on the family business in producing sweet confections and he still works at Jacks to this day.

Jack Jr.’s son, Jack Marcum III, started in the family business at age 14 and bought Jack’s Donuts like his father did 30 years before.

Since 1961 Jacks has created many loyal customers.

It was those customers that urged Jacks to open another location. Customers got what they wanted in the Spring of 2013 when the first Jack’s franchise was opened in Fishers. Now there are three Jack’s Donuts franchises in total located in Greenfield, Carmel and Fishers.

The Greenfield location opened two years ago and has been a big hit.

“Since we opened we have done very well,” franchise owner Ron Youngclaus said.

Tiger tails are one of the best sellers at the Greenfield location, they are a twisted doughnut mixed with regular yeast dough and chocolate yeast dough. On Saturday mornings customers can see Jack’s in full swing, because that is their busiest day of the week.

“Jack’s is known for big doughnuts and great customer service,” Youngclaus said.

The Greenfield location is set up more like a coffee shop rather than a classic doughnut shop and it serves coffee and lattes as well. Additionally, Jack’s in Greenfield is a family friendly shop that welcomes kids who are looking forward to a sweet treat.

When the name Long’s Bakery comes to mind, it is not uncommon to associate it with yeast doughnut delicacies. From dusk till dawn, the employees of Long’s Bakery prepare delicious desserts for customers to enjoy.

Long’s bakery is a family-owned business that was founded by Carlos Long in 1955.

Since then, Long’s has become very popular in the bakery business and has even expanded to two locations. The original 16th street location has been operating for over 50 years, while the Southport location has been operating for over 20.

It is no secret that Long’s has a very “long” line of history. It is also evident that Long’s is mostly known for their yeast doughnuts, specifically among students.

“I usually purchase doughnuts from Long’s Bakery, because they are very popular, somewhat affordable and very delicious,” said senior Jaylin Wright. “They have tons of flavor, they are soft and are not too doughy.”

Some of their popular doughnut flavors besides yeast are blueberry, cake and apple. They also produce other desserts such as cakes, pies, pastries and cookies.

In addition, they bake specialty cakes for events like birthdays.

All of their tasty treats are made from scratch with no preservatives creating a taste that cannot be found in the average convenience or grocery store.

Long’s fresh-baked goods really prove that there is no taste like home.

Hart’s

by kaylapimpton staff writer Hart’s Bakery is a family owned business that has been operating since 1946. The current owner of Hart’s Bakery, Sandy Taylor, has owned it for 24 years and is training her son and daughter-in-law to eventually take over. She has worked at the bakery since 1968 and is happy to be able to work with her family.

“It’s harder than I thought it would be, and I wouldn’t want it any other way,” Taylor said.

Hart’s Bakery has a large variety of desserts that they can offer customers. Some of their usual bakery products include their handmade and hand cut bars that come in many different flavors, bread and rolls, cookies, cakes and pastries.

Some of their signature bakery items are the

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All doughnuts were purchased the morning of. The doughnuts were cut evenly and served on trays labeled A, B and C. The letter A represented Long’s, B represented Hart’s and C represented Jack’s. A combination of students and faculty members participated, 58 total. These are the Results: 50 40 30 20

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The Bakeries

Jack’s

Jack’s Bakery of Greenfield

1522 N State St Greenfield, IN 46140 (317) 477-5225 Hours Sun & Mon: 4:30 a.m.6:00 p.m.

Tue - Sat: 4:30 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Prices: $1.00 per yeast doughnut, $11 a dozen

photo by Mark Haab

crown bread that is made with no preservatives or chemicals, and some of their well known desserts are their brownies made from scratch and their Princess Bar. They also make pies, cream horns, eclairs, and individual pineapple upside down cakes.

There is a very large selection of desserts to choose from at Hart’s, but their most popular desserts are their doughnuts. The doughnuts come in many different flavors, but their yeast doughnuts are the more popular choice. Taylor thinks they are the most popular because they are the most cost effective and they are made fresh everyday.

The people at Hart’s Bakery enjoy what they do and are able to work with other bakeries to help them or get help if they need it. They believe that there is enough business for all of them. Unlike other bakeries, Hart’s has a gift shop inside where you can buy figurines, dolls, stuffed bears, and other collectable items. They also believe that what sets them apart from their competitors is the hands-on attitude shown by the owners, and the fact that they are very interactive with their customers and try hard to make sure everyone gets personal attention.

Long’s Bakery 16th Street Location

1453 N Tremont St Indianapolis, IN 46222 (317) 632-3741 Hours Sun-Sat: 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Prices: $0.57 per yeast doughnut, $6.84 a dozen

Hart’s Bakery Location

7030 E. 10th St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 Phone: (317)-357-4706 Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: Closed Prices: $0.75 per yeast doughnut, $4.50 a dozen