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Obama’s drones could be coming for you.
Students discover luxury of online shopping.
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Hacky Sack: the new high school passtime.
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Prom: Then and Seaman High School Now. What has 4850 NW Rochester changed? Topeka, KS 66617
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Discover Mike Longhofer’s role in team success.
Senior Grant Waters prepares to push his elevated bridge to the breaking point by hanging a bucket filled with sand from the top. (Photo by Karin Juarez)
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Middle school student battles brain tumor by Delaney Hiegert feature writer
Seaman Middle School eighth grader Morgan Kottman has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. She had been having headaches over the course of a few months, and on Feb. 26 her family took her to the emergency room. From there, she was transferred to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City where they made the diagnosis. Since then, she has been making daily trips to Kansas City for radiation and chemotherapy treatments. When the middle school found out the news, they started planning fundraisers right away. They were in the midst of a cash war between the middle school teams, and that money will now go to the
Kottman family. G’s Frozen Custard sold custard on March 11 during lunch at SMS, along with a Krispy Kreme sale on March 15, and a fish fry and auction at Mother Teresa Catholic Church on March 22. On top of these fundraising events, there were rubber bracelets and t-shirts being made as well. Order forms were given to the administrators at North Fairview, Morgan’s old elementary school, as well as Seaman Middle School and Seaman High School. The deadline to order a shirt is up, but they may be taking more orders for the rubber bracelets. There is also a Facebook page up called “Snowman for Morgan.” It was created by her friends. It is there for people to post fun and creative pic-
Photo provided by Jacob Kottman
tures of them with “snowmen for Morgan,” whether the snowmen is actually made out of snow or not. It’s a page to give her a few smiles in her down time. Morgan has stayed positive throughout the whole
Opportunities available for affordable prom dresses by Bailey Bushnell staff writer With prom just around the corner, the main focus for many teenage girls is the dress. But a big dilemma they face is the price. Many stores offer a wide variety of dresses, but not at an attainable price for high school students. Some organizations work to keep costs down so money is never a deterrent for people who want to attend prom. Some local stores that carry prom dresses at a reasonable price are Deb, David’s Bridal and Weaver’s on Mass. St. in Lawrence. A great place to find a bargain is at Prom Closet at To-
peka High School. Dresses are donated, along with jewelry, shoes and formal clothing for men. Prom dresses are typically only worn once, so why spend $300 on it? Dresses at Prom Closet can be bought for a fraction of the price, ranging from $25 to $50. “It’s for anybody in the community,” said Shawn Johnson, a Prom Closet volunteer. “This is not just for Topeka High. This is for any school and any community.” Johnson said the Prom Closet gives the dresses “a second chance to dance.” Prom Closet will be open on Saturday, April 13 in the north gym at Topeka High from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
experience and seems to be using one of her Facebook statuses as her new mantra. “When something bad happens you have three choices, you can let it destroy you, define you, or let it strengthen you.”
Clip Notes • Drivers Education enrollment will be April 1 through May 1. The cost per student is $170 and the class will be June 10-28 from 9:30 to 11:30. • The SHS Band and Vikettes are competing in Winter Park beginning on April 3-7 • 2013-2014 Cheer tryouts are April 11. The clinic will be on April 9 and 10 from 3:30 to 5:00. • There is an opportunity to donate gently used, current style formals/prom dresses to the Open Heart Outreach program who will offer them to girls not able to go due to financial restrictions. If you have dresses to donate, contact the Open Heart Outreach program at (785) 232-3463 •
The Fine Arts Fiesta will be April 24 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets will cost $5.
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by Shane Sumner staff writer On Feb. 18 Logan Elementary School received a $1.85 million grant to help fund their before-school, after-school, and summer school programs. “At Logan Elementary, our mission is for all students to learn in a safe and respectful environment, with appropriate levels of instruction, while developing a positive attitude for life-long learning. This grant will assist us in ensuring that this goal is met,” said Logan Principal Aarion Gray. This money will help to strengthen the after-school program that will start sometime in March, while also helping the month-long summer program that will end up serving around 200 children. The grant money will work along with Boys and Girls Clubs of Topeka, Sylvan Learning Center, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka. The goal is to create a fun way for students to receive extra academic assistance. “This grant will allow the Boys and Girls Club to expand and improve their current before and after school programming to include more tutoring and life skills for students. It will also allow them to provide summer enrichment for
From left: Sherri Barbo (Head Teacher), Tammy Ruddy (Logan parent and receptionist), Aarion Gray (Principal), Shelly Sullivan (Logan parent), Janel Bowers (Boys and Girls Club), and Kim Gilbert (Boys and Girls Club) take part in the Logan Elementary stakeholders meeting. (Photo provided by Jeff Zehnder)
their students. It is a great partnership amongst the club, Sylvan Learning Center and the school,” said Superintendent Mike Mathes. The grant will also pay for the transportation of students for the programs. It will help to ensure that students are getting the individualized support that they need in the areas of reading and
math, while also is a structured learning environment. “The tutoring program will benefit everyone who participates because of the intense, structured program which only allows eight students per group/ teacher,” said Logan Elementary teacher Melanie Criqui.
New ‘Overdrive’ app offered to students Key Club goes ‘green’ by Samantha Fincham Staff writer Ever sit at home on the weekend, curled up on the couch, desperately wishing that a great book was just lying around. Now the school library offers overdrive, an app, which allows students the opportunity to download books from mobile devices or tablets. It has 100 books to choose from at this time, but any book can be ordered by making a request to librarian Marian Sweany. Sweany says, “It’s going to get more kids reading since they can use their phones and tablets. When more kids are reading, it benefits everyone.” Sweany’s advice to those who haven’t used overdrive
is to give it a try. “It is fun to read an eBook and if in a hurry to get a book done, this is the way to do it.” Attendant secretary Deanna Brady says, “I love it, it’s awesome!” As of now 36/99 books are already checked out.
for Earth Day by Bailey Bushnell staff writer With Earth day approaching on April 22 and the growing awareness of the need to go green, Seaman High does their part to help. Last year, many students volunteered their time to help plant a garden and a variety of other plants at West Indianola. This year, Key Club plans to go to Logan Elementary. The 3rd graders at Logan have already been in contact with Seaman students. Key Club members had the opportunity to become pen pals with the Logan students. Those who would like to take part or get more information, talk to Mr. Randy Crome or Mrs. Maret Schrader.
4 Where do student fees go? April 5, 2013
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Towel fees cause unrest among students
by Delaney Hiegert Feature Editor
As I’ve spent year after year here at good ol’ Seaman High, I’ve learned that some things are just expected to happen. I can always count on Mrs. Chamberlain to greet me with a lively “HAPPY (insert day of the week here)” at the start of every class. It never fails when the moment Mr. Lincoln spots a student with gum in the gym, he’ll give them grief the whole period – right after they do their 20 pushups. These are all things that are not only expected, but also looked forward to by most students (except the gum chewers). One more event that is always expected is the towel fee every physical education student has to pay at semes-
ter. This seems to be a simple enough request. Every student should pay for the towels they are provided, right? Well, not every P.E. student is provided a towel. The girls’ locker rooms tend to be the ones that are rather lacking in the towel department. Our locker rooms may have five or six towels in the bin on occasion, but they aren’t there long. The boys’ locker room by far has more towels than ours, which only makes sense because the boys usually all take showers. The only problem is they don’t have enough towels for even them to shower. Numerous times a male P.E. student has had to ask one of the girls to give them any towels the girls’ locker room may have. We usually comply to this request because, hey,
we don’t use them anyway. This doesn’t seem to be a huge bother; however, I’ve talked to many female P.E. students and they feel the same as me: either we pay the fee and have towels in our locker room or they double the boys fee and take them away from us completely. I can say, rather confidently, that most female P.E. students would be fine with or without the towels. However, they could definitely do without paying for something they aren’t all equipped with. What I really don’t understand, though, is how we have a towel shortage in the first place. Each student is required to take at least one P.E. course before they can graduate. If there are roughly 1,200 students at the school, that means there should be $3,600
collected for towel fees. How exactly is that not enough money to buy more towels? Even if some of that money goes towards washing costs or things of that nature, there should still be some money left in the towel budget for the actual towels. I can see how we lose towels. Maybe some students take them home. Some towels could suffer from wear and tear. But with the fee we all have to pay, how is there not money to buy more? To some this may seem like a minor nuisance, but to me it’ll be $24 I’ll be out when I graduate for towels I never even had. For this reason, I have yet to pay my towel fee for this semesters P.E. class. I just don’t see the sense in paying for something I don’t get to have, nor need.
Littering: ruining the earth one wrapper at a time by Mallory Searcy staff writer Driving to school as the sun peeks through the clouds. A pitter-patter of early morning rain is still lazily draining down the hilly roadways. Beautiful picture, right? As the rain is cascading into puddles, an abundance of pop cans, plastic wrappers, and leftover fast food bags are strung along the side of the road interrupting the serenity of nature. According to greeneco-
services.com, in the past five years, 75 percent of Americans have admitted to participating in littering our country. Not only is littering illegal, but it is also contributing to polluting and harming the world we live in, just because of the lack of respect for property and the laziness of some people. Junior Malcolm Mikkelsen agrees, “I think it’s not that difficult to walk a couple extra feet to throw away trash.” Littering also causes the
Editor in Chief Alex Hamilton Feature Editor Delaney Hiegert Ad Managers Kendall Leatherman Copy Editor Shelby Ronsse Sports Editor Trenton Miller Web Page Editor Taylor Czajkowski Staff writers Katelyn Rollins, Cassidy Agnew, Taylor Buessing, Bailey Bushnell, Taylor Czajkowski Sam Fincham, Alayna Hutchison, Logan Konrade, Mallory Searcy, Connor Shepherd, Shane Sumner, Landon Weller, Savannah Workman, Emily Worley Adviser Kelly Neiman
government to pay billons of dollars for cleanup, which more than likely raises if not our own taxes, our parent’s taxes. Chemistry teacher Jack Figgs said, “Littering is wasteful. People throw out aluminum cans and glass. It’s very disrespectful and nobody wants strangers throwing trash into their yards. Yet, we think it’s okay to do so.” Environmentalistseveryday.org says the consequences of littering include litter transferring into drains, wa-
terways, and eventually polluting our oceans. Also, they say that 80 percent of litter or debris found in the ocean come from the land. Imagine driving along the road and seeing the 51 billion pieces of litter estimated to be on the roadways every year, that might change others views on how littering is harmful to society. Junior Justina Bayless said, “I think people should just throw away their trash. It’s annoying to me when I see trash on the ground.”
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OPINION
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Stand with Rand- Question the drone program by Alex Hamilton editor-in-chief
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ust how far is the Obama Administration trying to go? When Sen. Rand Paul took a stand to filibuster the Senate on Wed., March 6, he was not merely trying to delay Obama’s appointment of John Brennan to CIA director, he was demanding answers - answers that we all should have been demanding. When Obama proposed his Drone Program, there were quite a few vague descriptions that left a lot unclear, including whether or not it was legal for the president to use lethal force on Americans inside the country. Now this may seem like a simple answer as the Constitution guarantees all of its citizens the right to due process, to a trial by a jury of their peers and to life, liberty, and property. The new policy would skip right over people’s rights “in the name of stopping terrorism” and go straight to killing: making the Obama Administration judge, jury and executioner. “It is possible, I suppose, to imagine an extraordinary circumstance in which it would be necessary and appropriate for the president to authorize the military to use lethal force within the territory of the United States,” said Attorney General Eric Holder in a response to Paul after three requests. But wait a minute, that leaves a whole lot of room for error! - human error! People make mistakes. If one executive believes a citizen responsible for “terrorism” or “planning terrorism,” then they may convince other high ranking officials of the person’s guilt and authorize a drone strike. Now I’m sure it’s not that simple of a task, and
there is a lot of research/reconnaissance But what about using drones to strike done, but it is possible for an American other countries? citizen to be defied their rights According to the Bureau of guaranteed by the Constitution and Investigative Journalism, between 2004 killed. Then what? “Oops?” and 2013, CIA drone strikes in Pakistan “The CIA does not conduct lethal have killed 3,461 people, 891 of them operations inside the United States - nor being civilians. That seems to me like does it have any authority to do so,” said an awful lot of careless tendencies - 891 Brennan in dead civilians. a separate Do people “[I will] speak as long response. actually think W e l l that there is as it takes, until the that may be just a hatred of alarm is sounded from reassuring, Americans in but the the Middle East coast to coast that our CIA is not for no reason? Constitution is important... the only Maybe I’m institution going out on a that no American should capable of limb here, but authorizing could it just be be killed by a drone on a drone possible that we American soil.” - Sen. Rand Paul strike. fuel the hatred? “[I will] We provoke speak as long as it takes, until the alarm them, we egg them on, we kill 891 of is sounded from coast to coast that our their women, their elderly and their Constitution is important, that your children. rights to trial by jury are precious, that Thankfully, Paul was able to certify no American should be killed by a drone that our rights were still in tact, but now on American soil without first being it is time to ask more questions. Should charged with a crime, without first being the government be able to just drone found to be guilty by a court,” declared strike foreign countries wherever they Paul of his filibuster. see fit? Should they be able to kill 891 For weeks, Paul demanded answers innocent human beings? to his questions of the targeted killing American or not, 891 innocent lives program, and after his 13-hour filibuster, are still 891 innocent lives. To me, the he finally got a response. 2,570 other lives taken were not justified “Does the president have the by the 891 innocent. authority to use a weaponized drone to We must question the government: kill an American not engaged in combat make them explicitly tell us what they on American soil? The answer to the can and cannot do - we must stand with question is no,” Holder finally answered. Rand. So finally it is set in stone, the administration has acknowledged that it lacked the authority to target a noncombatant U.S. citizen in the United States.
OPINION 6 Music contributes to April 5, 2013
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Fitting in with the crowd
universal understanding Upperclassmen set example by Logan Konrade staff writer
“Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand” – Stevie Wonder. The human race has been making music since our existence, from the simple beats of a tribal drum to the complex tunes of a piano. It comes from our hearts and minds, used as a tool to express and inspire. Music is what some might say emotions sound like, not only does it make us think, it makes us feel. It’s something that is completely unique, yet it’s universally understood. Maybe we’ll never know what makes music so special and powerful to us, but it will always exist in our lives. With around 700 million songs in existence and an almost endless selection of genres, one will always have music to match any particular taste. The creation of music doesn’t seem to be slowing down either; a new song is produced every two minutes. We listen to genres that match our personalities, values, and ideas. It would be usual to see most quiet, peaceful people listening to country or classical rather than heavy metal or electro like more energetic
people would enjoy. Delving into the scientific aspect of music, listening to music stimulates the pleasure part of the brain releasing the chemical dopamine. Dopamine is what’s responsible for making us “feel good,” such as eating delicious food or doing drugs. Like drugs, music can also be addictive. So, in a sense, music is a natural, harmless drug! The same areas of the brain that comprehend emotion are also activated when listening to music. To the brain, emotion is the same thing whether it’s coming from your eyes or your ears. This connection is what compels us to feel a certain way when listening to a song. Listening to alternative music like Coldplay is more likely to make you sad than dance. Listening to a hip hop song like “Drop It Like It’s Hot” will most likely make you want to, in fact, drop it like it’s hot. Although music comes in many forms and is very diverse, how does it have the power to move each one of us in some way? It may never be answered exactly; however one question remains: how does music move you?
for underclassmen by Tyler Bushnell staff writer It’s Friday evening. Game night. Whether it is a football or basketball game, athletes have their own pregame rituals to prepare the sporting event taking place in a couple hours. Students prepare for the game in their own specific way. Some are known for partaking in an activity known as “pre-gaming.” Pre-gaming is the process of getting intoxicated through either alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs before attending social events. Now, why do students feel the need to attend a high school sporting event under the influence? My belief is that people try to fit in with the popular crowd. We were once young freshmen in the back rows of sporting events. Even though we were not down in front with the upperclassmen, we knew that some of them had either taken some shots or downed a few beers. Others had smoked. We looked up to these upperclassmen and wanted to be accepted by them, and to do that, some would indulge
in similar activities to fit in with them. Beyond the influence of peer pressure, music makes references to drugs and alcohol. While listening to these songs, the listener thinks about how cool these activities must be. With that being said, I believe that students drink before games because they honestly think they are cool for doing it. “I did it because it’s a fun thing to do although it’s stupid and also my friends were. Classmates, most of who haven’t got caught, and obviously the upperclassmen have before us,” said a student that has participated in pregaming. When caught pre-gaming, the penalty is high. Assistant Principal Shelly Prengel said, “When it is confirmed by a breathalyzer or admittance, we follow the student handbook which states that the student receives three days of O.S.S. and 12 points.” Underclassmen look up to the uppers. They see us making wrong decisions and they think it’s okay to do the same when they get the chance. It’s a never-ending cycle.
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Austin Mahone gains momentum with new fans by Cassidy Agnew staff writer We seem to have many of Lady GaGa’s “Little Monsters”, and Justin Bieber’s “Beliebers” but what about “Mahomies?” Releasing his new single, “Say You’re Just a Friend” featuring Flo Rida, Austin Mahone explains the risks of
taking friendship to the next level, a common teen problem. When he was nearly six years old, he began his love for music when he received his very first drum set. Advance to 2010, when he began to upload covers from popular artist on his YouTube page and what soon started his stardom.
Two years later, he independently sold over 100,000 downloads of his song “11:11” which is about “making a wish” to be with someone after long separation. He also began to reach over 600,000 YouTube subscribers with over 99 million views. Now at 16, he will soon be releasing his full-length debut for Chase Records and
Republic Records. Mahone’s style shows through his upbeat music. He attempts to relate to his fans, predominantly teenage girls. I believe that this Justin Bieber look-alike seems to be relying much on looks, but I’m eager to see what else Mahone has to offer for this generation in music.
PROM
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Prom:Then & Now
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by Delaney Hiegert Feature Editor
F lashback
to a 70’s prom and you’ll find powder blue tuxedo’s, big hair and gaudy dresses that most modern day girls wouldn’t be caught dead in. Now, all you see are bright colors, patterns, and sparkles galore on the dresses, and most boys tend to wear a sleek black or white tux. These next few pages show the way prom has changed over the years, and provides some pictures to reminisce. Below are some Seaman High staff members at their own proms. Take a look and see if you can tell who is who!
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1. Tickets costed $5 to $10 a person
2. Spending $100 on a dress was pricey 3. There was no “afterglow’ or school sponsored after party 4. Took pictures at prom and had to get them developed 5. People didn’t “grind,” lots of line dances 6. Prom was at the Ramada 7. Most girls didn’t get their hair or nails done 8. Some people got hotel rooms 9. Went to restaurants in town before prom 10. People rarely got limos, there weren’t party busses
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1.Tickets are $25 dollars a person
2. Average dress amount is around $250 3. After prom there is After Glow 4. Most people don’t get hotel rooms 5. Less line dances, more “grinding” 6. Prom is at the Expocenter 7. Most girls get their hair and nails done (and book appointments months in advance) Groups take pictures across Topeka Some people go to restaurants out of town Most people get limos or party busses
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Answers: 1. Patty Allacher 2. Kelly Eisenbarth 3. Megan Nussbaum 4. Susan Sittenauer 5. Marian Sweany 6. Travis Brown
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Top songs 7o ’ s
1. Dancing Q ueen – ABB 2. Stairway A to Heaven – Led Zeppeli 3. Bohemia n n Rhapsody – Queen 4. Barracud a – Heart 5. Crazy On You – Heart 6. Paranoid – Black Sab bath 7. Imagine – John Lenno 8. Stayin’ A n live – The B e e s G ees 9. Surrende r – Cheap T ri ck 10. More Th an a Feeling – Boston
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1. Don’t You Want Me – Human League Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 2. Into the Groove – Madonna 3. Super Freak – Rick James 4. Beat It – Michael Jackson 5. Funkytown – Lipps, Inc. 6. Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics 7. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 8. Tainted Love – Soft Cell 9. Like a Virgin – Madonna 10. Blue Monday – New Order
ackson ichael J M – e or Whit ackson el 1. Black m – Michael J icha 2. Ja ime – M T e h T ember 3. Rem Jackson l Jackson ichae Is It – M adonna o h W . 4 e–M mmer 5. Vogu his – MC Ha se ch T ce of Ba n’t Tou 6. U Ca utiful Life – A Eiffel 65 7. Bea Dee) – tin ky Mar (Da Ba 8. Blue ida Loca – Ric ’ La V Girls 9. Livin – Spice e b a n n 10. Wa
1. Harlem Shake – Baauer 2. Scream & Shout (feat. Britney Spears) – will.i.am 3. Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia 4. Sweet Nothing (Florence + The Machine) – Calvin Harris 5. I Love It (feat. Charli XCX) – Icona Pop 6. Titanium (feat. Sia) – David Guetta 7. Alive – Krewella 8. As Your Friend – Afrojack 9. Bangarang – (feat. Sirah) – Skrillex 10. Clarity (feat. Foxes) – Zedd
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Top Dances
The YMCA
80’s The
Running Man
TODAY
The Carlton
Gangnam Style
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Prom Through the Years
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70’s Style: Girls tended
90’s Style: This was
the era of the mullet, and plenty of men were particpating. The ladies kept it shorter and had less body than the decades before, leaning towards move of a “bob” look. The boys went with a usually white tux with a tail coat. The women had two strap dresses in solid colors, tending to be poofy and flowing at the bottom.
to leave their hair down,in big poofy curls. The guys hair was usually long and some wore headbands. The ladies wore long dresses with sleeves and high necklines, while the men sported generally pale tuxes.
80’s Style: The boys would part their hair
in the middle and the girls were aiming for the bigger the better. They teased, hairsprayed, and poofed their hair as big as it would go. The men wore some light pastel colored suits and the ladies donned lots of lace and had shoulder ruffles to match their hair.
00’s Style: The girls kept their hair about shoulder length and straight, while the boys either kept it short or sported mohawks. The men also went with a simple black tux and tried to match the girls dress with their vest. The ladies wore loud colors, usually a satin material, sometimes with straps and sometimes without.
Today’s Style:The girls usualy opt for an up-do with braids and curls, while the boys wear looks anywhere from short buzz cuts to long swooping bangs. The girls will wear one strap or strapless dresses, with lots of bling and lots of color. The boys go with a sleek black or white tux, with a vest matching the girls dress and usually sporting a bow tie and pocket square.
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FEATURES
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Students qualify for state competition
Physics students win trip to DC
by Shane Sumner staff writer
by Cassidy Agnew staff writer
Susan Sittenauer’s Advanced Placement U.S. History class took part of the Regional History day competition at Washburn University on Feb. 23. This years History Day topic was “Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, or Events.” “I am incredibly happy with the 30 students who qualified for the State History Day competition,” said Sittenauer. “I got to spend quality time with my partner Tate Emert, and I learned a lot about my topic,” said junior Michaela Trobough. The project categories included research papers, websites, documentaries, exhibits, and performances. The top three in each category advanced to the state History Day competition on April 20 at Washburn University. “Researching my topic was very interesting, and competing in History Day was fun,” said junior Austin Rains. “They are very self-motivated and hard working students,” said Mrs. Sittenauer.
It’s official. After days of waiting, the “Pharmacy is Right for you” challenge winners have been announced. The “Pill to Survive” team of Trenton Miller, Trey Horton and Tatiana Schafer took first in the national competition. In third place was “The Law Firm of Rollins, Goacher, Konrade and Konrade” consisting of Katelyn Rollins, Carleigh Konrade, Kendall Konrade and Wyatt Goacher. Finally, in the top five was “PharmaYou” including Trang Ngunyen, Molly Kaup, Taylor Hiltgen, Raechel Puglisi and Baylee Wells. Each team was challenged with a problem facing pharmacies around the world. They had to solve five issues in a 2,000-word essay and present their solution in a multimedia display. The top three teams of the five finalists will receive an iPad Mini - considered a great tool for STEM learning. As the Grand Prize, the winning team
“The Pill to Survive” team of Trey Horton, Tatiana Schafer and Trenton Miller have won iPad Minis and an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.c.
“I’m very proud of all teams who put effort into this challenge.” Physics teacher Don Koon will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C. “I’m very proud of all teams who put effort into this challenge,” Mr. Koon said.
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ENTREPRENEURS
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Student entrepreneurs get head start in real world by Logan Konrade staff writer The usual way to make money for the average high school student is to simply get a job. Maybe working at the pizza place over the summer or on the weekends, maybe helping dad fix cars after school. Some students go so far as to venture into business on their own. Seniors Tina Nguyen and Ryan Kelly co-own Kelly Nguyen Photography. The idea for the business came to them over the summer when seeing how pricey senior pictures were going to be. “My parents suggested that Ryan and I just play around with the camera, so we went out and took a bunch of pictures and thought it was fun,” Nguyen explains. “We found an editing program and messed around with it and the pictures ended up turning out really good.” They began officially during July of 2012 and have had four clients since, with each session lasting around two hours. Some locations of their photography shoots include the Seaman Stadium, Shawnee Lake, and the Capitol Building. Nguyen feels financially successful with their business so far, as resources cost them very little. “It wasn’t a big investment. My parents already had the camera they let us use, and we found a $10 tripod during Black Friday. We find ways to keep the costs low.” Another Seaman entrepreneur, junior Garrett Pepper, also has a partner in his business: his dad. Pepper and his father both own R&G Vending. They supply delightful snacks and glorious soda pops to local business. They bought the business three years ago, and it’s still going strong. “The past owner already had some locations with vending machines, but in the past three years we have almost doubled the size of the operation.” On average, Pepper spends about two to three days a week working, with even less work time over the summer. Most days are spent driving to each location one by one and filling the vending machines with the product. Other days are spent buying the items and finding the best deals. While there are other vending businesses in the area, it doesn’t hurt their
KRISTEN THIESSEN, senior, makes hair accessories for a cause. Half of the proceeds go to an orphanage in Mexico. The other half of the money pays for supplies. (Photo by Katelyn Rollins)
work too much. “They focus on more high volume locations with full-size vending machines, while we focus more on the locations that have a moderate flow. Plus we use smaller combo vending machines that are more easily adapted into smaller break rooms and spaces.” One of the most interesting and unique student-created business at Seaman isn’t even for personal profit! Kristen Thiessen runs Bows For Betania by herself. “I design, create, develop and make homemade hair bows for girls of all ages. I sell the bows and half the proceeds go directly to an orphanage in Reynosa, Mexico. The other half is simply used to buy supplies. I do not keep any of the money for myself.” The conception for the business all started when she realized the orphanage Casa Hogar Josias y Betania needed financial help. She personally supports one of the little girls at the orphanage and has visited five separate times. “I wanted to do something bigger for
them.” Bows for Betania has been operated since April of 2012 and has made nearly $1,000! Whenever somebody orders a bow, they decide the color, size and style they want. Thiessen handcrafts the bow and delivers it to the buyer and that’s it. “The most exciting time is at the end of the month when I count the profit and write the check to the orphanage!” Each entrepreneur has their own advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. “Be committed,” Nguyen says, “If you want to be successful, you have to spend a lot of time starting the business up, and you have to put the time into it regularly to keep it going.” “Not only do I feel good helping out, but it has taught me financing, keeping a budget, and how to run a business; it’s been a lot of fun,” Thiessen states. Pepper advises to “never jump into things too soon. Become an expert at whatever you’re doing first. It’s less about if you make money. It’s more about the experience, but man is the money nice!”
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HACKY SACKS
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Hacky sacks make comeback
by Connor Shepherd Staff Writer
For sophomore Aaron Griffith, hacky sack is not just a game. Aaron says, “I love to just chill and play with friends to pass time.” Hacky sack is a game that has been transformed from its original state in China, which dates back to the ancient times, known as foot bag. The game has three players on a team,
with only two teams on a court, and they try to volley it with one another on their own team, and try to get it over the net and score on the other team. One of the challenges of the game is that players can only use legs and feet. The hacky sack can never touch the ground or the streak ends. Griffiths’ best streak with a hacky sack is 15. The world record is 68,326 kicks on June 14, 1997. It took the man 8 hours 50 minutes and 42 seconds. He and his friend Bronson Reid both love the game and would recommend people try it. “You get to meet new people who join the circle,” said Reid. “A lot of people see our group, walk in and join. They either think it’s fun or are frustrated because they can’t hit it,” said Bronson Reid. It is a sport that Griffith says he will play the rest of his life. “I might be big, but I’m limber,” Griffiths added.
Photo by Alayna Hutchison
Rules exist in ‘circle’ By Alayna Hutchison staff writer As the game of hacky sack is growing more intense, so are the rules. Just as in any sport there are always the rules that have to be followed. These are fairly simple and require common sense. No hands and no arms are allowed (except for serving), shoulders are normally accepted amongst the circle. “The Courtesy Toss” is
another important rule to follow. This rule states that you always serve the bag to another individual, unless playing alone. Serving consists of dropping the hacky sack onto the individual`s foot and passing it along to one another. Hacky sackers also firmly believe in the “ Don`t bogart that bag” philosophy. Hogging the hacky sack until you drop it proves to be frustrating, and ends the game.
by Alayna Hutchison staff writer
Hacky sackers take the quality of their hacky sack as serious as baseball, football, and basketball players do their sport. There are many different types of hacky sacks. Sophomore Bronson Reid says, “ It`s all up to you, whichever one you prefer to play with.” Those who play the game of hacky sack are fully aware of the advantages and disadvantages of the different kinds. Along with the growing popularity of the game of hacky sack is the different types of hacky sacks that come with it. Some commonly found hacky sacks are a packed hemp hacky sack, a loosely made hacky sack, and a metal hacky sack. “ I prefer a sand hacky, mostly because it’s easier to control and do tricks,” says Bronson Reid.
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FEATURE
April 5, 2013
by Katelyn Rollins staff writer
Sophomore Paul Priddy shows his unique talents by playing the aboriginal didgeridoo. (Photo by Shane Sumner)
Viking Voices
When people listen to music, he or she can automatically pick out the guitar or drums, but what are the other sounds? Is it a weird instrument, or a combination of several everyday instruments? At Seaman, many students participate in marching band or other programs, but some students play instruments that cannot be found in an everyday band. Senior Matt Ingram plays a wide variety of instruments. Ingram said, “I play any and all percussion instruments, didgeridoo, harmonica, bass guitar, piano, and I beat box.” Like Ingram, sophomore Paul Priddy plays an assortment of instruments. “I also play the piano, keyboard, various percussion instruments, drum set, guitar, accordion, keytar, and the didgeridoo,” said Priddy. When other students hear about these instruments, they recognize all but two: the didgeridoo and the keytar. Ingram tells us, “The didgeridoo is a traditional aboriginal instrument made completely from eucalyptus wood. You have to play it continuously. When many people hear the didgeridoo,
they think it is weird and annoying.” “A keytar is a guitar shaped keyboard that you hold like a guitar and play. It does not have guitar strings--only a keyboard,” said Priddy. Now, how did these two students come to find these instruments? “I chose to play percussion for fifth grade band, and I came to love music. Because of my love for music, I wanted to learn how to communicate musically in some way other than rhythms,” said Ingram. Priddy said, “My best friend at the time knew how to play the piano, so I started to take lessons. I was never really into it until ninth grade, when I started jazz band. To this day, piano is something I cannot live without!” In order to play a new instrument or an instrument in general, practice is essential. Ingram and Priddy know this first hand. Ingram said, “I practice every day for up to two hours.” “I practice about an hour every day,” said Priddy. Ingram and Priddy are not done yet though. “I wish I could play the accordion. I own two that I received when a cousin of mine passed away,” said Priddy. Ingram tells us, “I wish I was as good at guitar and bass guitar as I am at percussion.”
What mobile apps are you addicted to?
Paul Priddy practices his didgeridoo. (Photo by Emily Worley)
compiled by Sami Fincham staff writer
“Twitter, Hill Climber, and Temple Run 2 because it’s just addicting. Once you get into the game, it’s hard to stop .”
“Wanelo because things are really cheap, and they have a varity of everything.”
“Twitter because I like reading the parody accounts.”
“Twitter and Wanelo. I like to speak my mind on Twitter, and Wanelo just has a ton of cute things.”
Zach Hurla, 9
Kiernan Downing, 10
Tyler Collins, 11
Jenna Hosey, 12
A DAY IN THE LIFE 14 A day in the life of a custodian
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arred awake from his peaceful slumber, he hears his phone shrill in the darkness of his room. Rolling over towards the nightstand, he answers his phone and hears that he must be at the school by 4 a.m. Confused and dazed, he looks at the clock and sees 3:08 blinking on the clock. He drags himself out of bed and looks out the window. Yards of gleaming white snow are illuminated by the moon. As he arrives at the school, he is handed a shovel and told to clear the sidewalks for the students. He works vigorously and sweat appears on his brow even in the chilly March weather. “At least there wasn’t too much snow,” he thinks luckily, “or else I would be out here for a good four hours.” Now that the sidewalks are cleared, he still isn’t done. He and the other custodians must sprinkle ice melt on every inch to ensure the safety of the students. “Wow! We already went through 10 pounds the last two weeks, now 10 more,” he said. During a bad winter, he and the other eight custodians may use as much as 100 pounds of ice melt. It took all wee hours of the morning, but now the shoveling and the sidewalks are done and school begins. Once the students are settled in their classrooms, his daily routine begins. His morning consists of broken desk, spills in the hallways, laundry, and the set-up for lunch. The set-up for lunch is the most time demanding of them all. He
must set out the trashcans, lower the tables, clean the tables, and sweep. Each of these steps seems tedious, but he does it everyday between every lunch. The lunch bell echoes throughout the quiet and empty hallway only for a stampede of students to follow. After watching the students devour their food, he starts the cleaning process. First, he wipes down each table. Then, he picks up the trash. And finally, he empties the trashcans full of slop He means food. “I need to remember to grab more white trash bags, after this lunch. I already used 25 bags in the first two lunches,” he thought. Finally, the bell rings and another class begin. As he finishes cleaning the commons, he jokes around and enjoys talking to the other custodians. By 1:30 in the afternoon the commons are spotless and ready for the next day. Next, he heads to the laundry room in order to finish the laundry for the day. Every two to three days, he washes the dust rags and mops for the other custodians to use. After the laundry is finished, he must finish his last jobs for the night. He must set-up for the basketball game. He and another custodian pull out the bleachers, sweep the courts, setup the buzzer and clock. Now, the gym is set, he hurries to finish cleaning the classrooms and bathrooms on the west side. He replaces the toilet paper and paper towels. “Okay, I need six paper towel and 12 toilet paper rolls and then I am done,” he said. After restocking the bath-
Ray Southern, the head custodian polishes the floors after lunch. (Photo by Shane Sumner)
Custodian John Cornett empties a dust pan into the trash. (Photo by Shane Sumner)
rooms, he and a few of the other custodians clock out. He clocks out at 7:30 p.m. on the dot, only to go home, wake
up and do it all over again. “Just hopefully not as early,” he thought.
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District experiments with wind power potential by Logan Konrade staff writer One of the most well-known alternate sources of power is wind, and it has great potential. Wind energy has been labeled as weak and impractical due to being location-driven. This isn’t completely correct; if wind was fully harvested in just three states it could power the whole country. This isn’t even counting offshore wind farms, which are even more effective because of less turbulence, stronger winds, and more predictability. It’s important to point out that wind power requires almost no initial energy to derive unlike coal, oil, gas, and all the others. The cost of the wind generated “fuel” is zero and always will be, unlike gas. Seaman High has its very own wind turbine. The turbine was installed in October of 2011 and has a life expectancy of 25 years. It currently provides power to the tennis court lights and the habitat house. So far, it has produced 1,898 kilowatts. That’s enough energy to give power to 11 Chevy Volts! “The district received the turbine under a grant, so the cost was essentially zero,” science teacher Don Koon explains. His class uses the turbine for
calculation and other activities. “I think wind power is a good idea. It’s natural, renewable, and
nonpolluting. If you get enough wind often enough to maintain a stable power, you’re set.” America’s main source of energy, fossil fuels, makes up 85 percent of the nation’s fuel use. However, sources are available that do not pollute the environment in exchange for energy. There are so many sources of clean energy available, wind being a major one. Solar, tidal, wave, geothermal, and many more are renewable and waiting to be used. As time goes on and technology advances, coal, oil, and gas will be a thing of the past.
Security officers implement new systems
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Sophomores prepare fundraiser for senior prom by Shane Sumner staff writer The 2015 graduating class is in charge of fundraising for this year’s prom with a taco feed. Each student has the choice to sell seven Taco Feed tickets for five dollars each, or bring 20 dollars to their teacher in order to receive a free admission into their junior year prom. The Fire Arts sponsored taco feed is a way to celebrate accomplishments so far in the school year while giving the chance to sophomores to host a taco salad dinner. “The English departments get a chance to show off on this night, like sports do,” says Junior English teacher Kelly Muxlow.
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by Savannah Workman staff writer School security has undergone some changes in the past few weeks. The front, north, east and freshmen doors will be locked right when the tardy bell rings. Every tardy and shortened scheduled student will have to enter through the front door and be buzzed in by the front office. In the past, students and patrons could enter the front doors and sign in with Attendance Secretary Deanna Brady. Secretary Julie Olson added, “I
understand the need for tighter security and appreciate the concern from the school district.” Every idea has some pros and cons. The pros are providing a safer school environment and cons would be a lot of traffic and more work for the front office. “I wish we had a different entry way to the office instead of the commons,” Officer Randy Diedrich said. The idea for the new security is built for safety and has been talked about due to recent school violence in Connecticut. Mr. Vinduska said, “Unfortunately, staff needs to do whatever to keep students safe.”
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Students reveal unique quirks about cars by Katelyn Rollins staff writer
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ooking out into the parking lot, anyone could see the array of cars high school students drive. However, hidden among the lines of cars are a variety of different vehicles with unique quirks. Many students have described their car as old, rusted, a piece of junk or more. Along with describing their cars as junkers, some students have given them names that represent them in a nutshell. Junior Danyae Dickson said, “It’s an 89’ minivan. When it first came out, it could be described as a soccer mom van. My van is clean and used to be owned by an old couple. I keep odd things in it like ‘Apples to Apples’ and a hula-hoop.” She fondly refers to it as the creeper van. Sophomore Brock Safarik likes the creativity of his car. Dubbed the Green Hornet, it is definitely unique. Safarik said, “It has a duck taped to the hood with duct tape as a hood ornament. Also it has flashy wheels, the windshield is cracked, and the passenger mirror is dangling by a string.” Even if a car isn’t the newest on the lot, each student has a favorite quality about his or her car. Dickson tells us, “It has gigantic windows that I use as a canvas. Every time
there is a holiday, I decorate my van for the holiday.” Along with huge windows, sophomore Garrett Streets favorite part of his car is the sentimental aspect. “It was originally purchased by my great-grandfather,” said Streets. He also is proud of the fact that he’s put in a lot of time on it with his dad. Junior Ruger Hummel’s car has age and beauty. “I was fortunate to get my grandma’s car. It’s a 1990 Oldsmobile and it only has 38,000 miles,” said Hummel. At the other extreme, these cars have some problems that every student could live without. Streets said, “There may or may not currently be an engine in it!” Dickson relates, “It’s very old, and it broke last week. Also it sticks out very badly, and I get pulled over a lot!” “The only thing wrong with my car is that the paint is chipping. It could really use a face lift,” said Hummel. But, how did many of these students get these school junkers? Did parents, siblings, or someone else hand them down? Dickson did not get her car handed down, but had to find it after wrecking her first car. “In June of last summer, I wrecked my first car, an Oldsmobile Alero. I had to find a cheap car for the new school year. The van was the cheapest car in the lot by the north golf course and I fell in love,” said Dickson. After every student leaves school and gets out
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Junior Ruger Hummel and his 1990 Oldsmobile. (Photo by Emily Worley)
Brock Safarick and his 1999 Chrysler LHS. (Photo by Emily Worley)
into the workforce, they hope to have a nice car that will “impress the ladies” or show their personality. Streets said, “I want a 1972 Chevrolet C/10 Cheyenne SWB GM #504 Medium Olive Poly 383 Stroker 3.73 rear end.” “I would love to drive a Lamborghini,” said Hummel. Safarik said, “My dream car
is a 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra with a 4 speed 428 SCJ.” On the other hand, Dickson would like a car that represents who she really is. “When I get older, I will own a sparkly and hot pink convertible slug bug with the license plate saying princess.”
Curious about the safety of your car? Go to safercar.gov to find the safety ratings of your vehicle. Know your car make, model and year for most accurate information.
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Garrett Streets and his 1972 Chevrolet c/10 Custom Deluxe LWB. (Photo by Emily Worley)
Top qualities parents look for in a starter car
The “creeper van� owned by Danyae Dickson had to be replced by her bright neon green Ford truck named Piccolo. (Photo by Emily Worley)
In the market for a new car?
Autotraders.com gives top 10 recommendations
1. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. Fun, good looking and safe. Ten total airbags, stability control and front disc/rear drum ABS. $15,000 2. 2013 Ford Fiesta. Inexpensive, safe ( seven air bags), stability control and front disc/rear drum ABS. $14,000 3. 2013 Kia Forte Koup. A 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and six standard airbags (front, front side and sidecurtain). $17,000 4. 2013 Kia Rio. Style. Six standard airbags (front, front side and side-curtain), and a more contemporary redesign. 5. 2013 Subaru Impreza. All-wheel drive, seven standard airbags. $18,000 6. 2013 Jeep Compass. Although experts do not recommend SUVs for first time car buyers, the Compass has a friendly price tag, Four standard airbags (front and sidecurtain), two optional airbags (front side). 7. 2013 Toyota Corolla. Not flashy, but reliable. And its six standard airbags (front, front side and side-curtain). This car has great resale value. 8. 2012 Nissan Versa. Roomy interior. Six standard airbags (front, front side and side-curtain). $10,990 9. 2012 Nissan Cube. Six standard airbags. $15,000 10. 2013 Scion tC. Sporty, sleek look. Eight standard airbags (front, front side, front knee and side-curtain), stability control and four-wheel disc ABS. $19,000
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ONLINE SHOPPING
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Online shopping appeals to new generation by Mallory Searcy staff writer Looking over her furnished desk with pictures and papers in an orderly stack, Spanish teacher Lisa Martinez admits she has a problem prevalent to many Americans. “Hi, I’m Lisa Martinez and I’m an online shopping addict,” jovially stated Martinez. Online shopping can be a problem for many people, considering they are one click away from ordering anything and everything that appeals to them. Convenience is not all that online shopping offers. Great deals are also available with the routine pop-up ads giving a code for free shipping or 30 percent off a purchase. Those ads are taunting the regular online shopper to give in to their temptations with the overused excuse of “it was on sale.” Instead of visiting one site or store at a time online, there are apps such as Wanelo or Pinterest where a variety of clothes, shoes, decorative items, and so much more are right at the tips of many shoppers’ fingers. From those apps, such as Wanelo, buyers can go straight to a website where the item they would like to buy appears, which helps avoid surfing the Internet for endless hours looking for that perfect gift or outfit. Junior Taylor Harrelson said, “Online shopping is so amazing. You don’t have to go into a store, but I do spend a lot of money. I want everything on Wanelo, and it is the best shopping site for teenage girls.” Variety is also a common plus for the online shopper because the likelihood friends or family will have the same outfit or decorations for the home is rare. Anything from uniquely painted canvases, phone cases galore, personalized t-shirts with movie quotes, concert tickets, and many other exclusive items are available to be purchased online. Senior Kristen Thiessen is among those buying unique items online. Thissen said, “I buy my leotards and pointe shoes online. I like shopping online, but the downfall is that if they don’t fit, you have to go through the whole returning process.”
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Wanelo: Specialized t-shirts, unique dresses, jewelry, scarves, shoes, phone cases, decorative items, and much more are present while scrolling down this convenient app. One touch of the buy button and the website appears where ordering the item is just that simple.
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Amazon Mobile: This app features all of the basics found on their website, including personal recommendations, wish lists, and quick efficient viewing of products of all kinds.
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Zappos Mobile: Returning items is easily managed with this app because free returns can be made year around. Also searching items through brand names and opening an account are all perks of this app.
Fab: Scrolling down Fab, new arrivals are at the very top. Under the Featured Today section, there are top sale items for the addicted online shopper to peruse through.
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Pinterest: May not be the new Wanelo, but this app never fails to give style advice by showing unique clothes, shoes, make-up, and nail polish. The occasional inspirational canvas for decorating will catch the eye of artistic people everywhere.
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POST-SEASON HONORS
April 5, 2013
2013 Winter Sports - Post-Season Awards
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Boys Swimming Conner Henderson – Sr. 2nd Team All-City; 5A State Qualifier - 200 Free Relay (18th), 400 Free Relay (18th), 200 Medley Relay (12th), 50 Free (31st)
Travis Kesinger – Sr. 2nd Team All-City; 2nd Team All-Centennial League; 5A State Qualifier - 200 Free Relay (18th), 100 Breast (10th), 200 Medley Relay (12th), 400 Free Relay (18th) Wrestling Jaelynn Gay – Soph. 106 lbs. Honorable Mention All-City Honorable Mention All-Centennial League 2nd Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Qualifier Final record = 28-20 Khamin Crow – Soph. 113 lbs. 1st Team All-City 2nd Team All-Centennial League 2nd Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Medalist (6th) Final record = 33-14 Cody Desch – Fresh. 120 lbs. Honorable Mention All-City Final record = 3-15 Brandon Banks – Jr. 126 lbs. Honorable Mention All-City 3rd Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Qualifier Final record = 15-23 Brandon Fuller – Sr. 132 lbs. 2nd Team All-City 1st Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Qualifier Final record = 34-13 Daemeion Gay – Soph. 138 lbs. 1st Team All-City 3rd Team All-Centennial League 1st Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Medalist (2nd) Final record = 31-18 Sam Mizell – Jr. 145 lbs. 2nd Team All-City Honorable Mention All-Centennial League 1st Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Qualifier – Final record = 30-21 Mason Ray – Fresh. 152 lbs. 2nd Team All-City 1st Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Qualifier Final record = 8-5
Bryant Guillen – Sr. 170 lbs. 1st Team All-City 1st Team All-Centennial League 1st Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Medalist (State Champion) – Final record = 44-0 1st Team Academic All-State (KWCA)
Shane Dority – Jr. 5A State Qualifier - 200 Free Relay (18th), 400 Free Relay (18th)
Spencer Wilson – Sr. 182 lbs. Honorable Mention All-City 1st Team All-Centennial League Final record = 16-6
Jake Wyer – Jr. 2nd Team All-City; 5A State Qualifier - 200 Medley relay (12th), 200 Free Relay (18th)
Bailey Kelly – Fresh. 195 lbs. 2nd Team All-City 3rd Team All-Centennial League 3rd Team 5A All-Regional Selected as the Centennial League “Newcomer of the Year” 5A State Medalist (5th) Final record = 33-16 Nathan Stanley – Sr. 220 lbs. 2nd Team All-City 2nd Team All-Centennial League 3rd Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Medalist (4th) Final record = 33-12 1st Team Academic All-State (KWCA) Dylan Hall – Sr. 285 lbs. 2nd Team All-City 3rd Team All-Centennial League 3rd Team 5A All-Regional 5A State Medalist (2nd place) Final record = 31-10 1st Team Academic All-State (KWCA) Team Notes: 3rd place Cent. League Tourney 1st place 5A Reg. Tourney 4th place 5A State Meet 10-2 Dual Meet record 5A Regional 1st Team All-Academic honors for compiling an overall GPA of 3.16. Coach Patrick Kelly selected by wrestling officials as “2013 State 5A Coach of the Year”.
Boys Bowling Austin Atwood – Sr. 2nd Team All-City 5A State Qualifier Tyler Lawson – Sr. 1st Team All-City Ashton Bigger – Jr. 1st Team All-City
Luke Shaw – Jr. 2nd Team All-City; 2nd Team AllCentennial League; 5A State Qualifier - 50 Free (22nd), 200 Medley Relay (12th), 200 Free Relay (18th), 400 Free Relay (18th)
Colton Brennan – Fresh. Breast (25th)
5A State Qualifier - 100
Team Notes: Second at City swim meet; 4th at Cent. League Meet; 23rd at 5A-1A State Swim Meet.
Girl’s Basketball Tatiana Schafer – Sr. Honorable Mention All-City Cent. League All-Defensive Team KBCA Academic All-State
Boys Basketball Ryan Colombo - Sr. 2nd Team All-City 3rd Team All-Centennial League Honorable Mention 5A All-State
Mallory Searcy – Jr. Honorable Mention All-City
Sean Higley – Sr. Hon. Mention All-City Hon. Mention All-Cent. League
Rachel Heald – Soph. 2nd Team All-City 2nd Team All-Centennial League Honorable Mention 5A All-State Tatyana Legette – Soph. 1st Team All-City 1st Team All-Centennial League 2nd Team 5A All-State Brooke McMillin – Soph. 3rd Team All-City Honorable Mention All-Centennial League Team Notes: Varsity record of 18-4 Junior Varsity’s record of 15-2 Freshmen record 20-0
5A State Medalist (2nd) Ryan Dindios – Jr. 2nd Team All-City Girls Bowling Christina Balandran – Jr. 2nd Team All-City 5A State Qualifier
Butch Rea – Sr. Hon. Mention All-City Hon. Mention All-Cent. League Joe Miller – Soph. 3rd Team All-City City “Newcomer of the Year” Cent. League “Newcomer of the Year” Team Notes: Varsity record of 9-12 Junior Varsity record of 10-7 Freshmen record 14-6
Danyea Dickson – Jr. 1st Team All-City 5A State Qualifier Lindsey Fender – Jr. 2nd Team All-City 5A State Qualifier
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SPORTS
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Trainer’s talents help athletes recover
by Tyler Bushnell
staff writer It was late in season, and the freshman boys’ basketball team was playing Emporia in the north gym. Alex Ronnebaum was playing defense late in the first half when an Emporia freshman pump faked him. Ronnebaum leapt in the air, and as he was coming down, the ball handler jumped. The top of the Emporia’s freshman head connected under Ronnebaum’s chin. Ronnebaum immediately hit the deck and was momentarily knocked unconscious. Athletic trainer Mike Longhofer was at his side in seconds. “He took me to the training room and sits me down and starts asking me questions about my general information, my name, the date. I stuttered. I didn’t know my name for a little bit. I had to really think about it. He asked how my symptoms were, like my headache and other pain levels,” recalls Ronnebaum. “He handled it really good. Like how a doctor would. It was really professional. He had metakeseveral steps intorecovery.” Athletic trainer Mike Longhofer grew up in Topeka and attended Washburn Rural High School. After high school, he attended Washburn University to receive his Bachelor’s degree and then to the University of Kansas for his Masters degree. In high school, Longhofer competed in high school sports, mainly basketball but also football. He also held a coaching position. While he spends much of his day working at Kansas Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, his time here is spent in the training room in the north gym. Toward the end of the school day, students can find him there wrapping ankles and counseling the injured. Being able to help injured athletes return to their sport has been a very rewarding part of his job. The services he provides to SHS students is appreciated by coaches. “I believe that services he provides, not only our baseball athletes but to every student athlete, separates us from
Mike Longhofer wraps up an ankle before basketball practice. (Photo by Alayna Hutchison)
other programs. It allows us to keep our athletes on the field, whether it’s rehab or preventative treatments. The advantages that we gain with our athletic training needs getting taken care of helps us gain an upper edge against the opposition,” says head baseball coach Steve Bushnell. Longhofer comes across a wide range of sports injuries, ranging from bumps and bruises to broken bones that require surgery. But one of his worst injuries that he had to treat did not take place at a common high school event. “[A] bad injury I had to treat was
while I was covering a rodeo at the Expocentre. A bare back rider sustained numerous injuries including facial fractures and lacerations, a shoulder dislocation as well as a lower leg fracture. He got hung up in his rigging and a horse took him for a ride he won’t forget. Fortunately, in sports, we don’t come across many life-threatening injuries like that cowboy did, but you do have to be prepared to deal with blood and dislocated joints that can look quite disturbing,” Longhofer describes.
SPORTS
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Spring 2012 Results: 22-3 Overall (Third at 5A State Tournament) 17-1 League Record (Centennial League Champions)
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Top Returners: Seniors Butch Rea, Ryan Colombo, Tyler Bushnell, Taylor Czajkowski, Chris McPherson, Nolan Versluys, Dallas Hallgren, Taylor Mah and junior Justin McNorton (pictured) Top Newcomers: Seniors Lane Grist, Hayden Kramer, Jordan Hesselltine, Jared Waetzig & Jordan Raney, along with sophomore Reid Fehr “I’m excited that we’ll return an experienced group of varsity players in 2013. Our pitching staff looks to be an area of depth & strength as we return all 22 victories from a year ago. I definitely believe we have the pieces in place to be very good, which should give us an opportunity to compete for a Centennial League title and hopefully put us in contention to win a regional and state championship,” said head coach Steve Bushnell. Highlight Games: April 12 versus Lawrence, April 23 at Manhattan, May 7 at Hayden
Spring 2012 Results:
Softball
21-4 Overall (Third at 5A State Tournament) 15-3 League Record (Centennial League Champions)
Top Returners: Seniors Brianna Brooks, Mary Constant, Erica Harper, Lexie Heiniger, Jenna Hosey, Cheyenne Ratner, Carly Smerchek, and juniors Kylie Dillon, Delaney Hiegert, Mikala Smith (pictured), Dani Spence, and Jeris Thomas Top Newcomers: Junior Cassidy Agnew, sophomore Payton Summers, and freshman Hailey Reed “Even though we lost some good senior leaders last year, we have strong returners that will help us achieve our most desired goal of winning state,” said senior Jenna Hosey. Highlight Games: April 26 at Washburn Rural, May 3 versus Topeka High
Girls’ Swimming
2012 State qualified events: 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay, 500 freestyle, 200 IM
Spring 2012 Results: 4th at League, 2nd at Regionals, 3rd at 5A State
Top Returners: Seniors Kelsey Gandy, Clair Boggs, Jessica Schreiner, Kim Bahr, junior BriAnna Dittberner, and sophomore Heather Gandy
Top Returners: Senior Garrett Greenwood, juniors Mason Wages, Ruger Hummel, Colton Christenson, Tate Emert (pictured), Riley Nickel, and sophomores Jalen Heald and Jake Weller
Top Newcomers: Freshmen Kaitlyn Meader and Luci Brunetti “At the top, we have several high quality swimmers that qualified for the state swim meet last year, several very experienced freshmen, and many swimmers that I’m excited to see develop. I would like to see us place in the top three at both the city and league meets,” said coach Andrew Taylor. Highlight Meets: April 30 Topeka High Inv. (501 Natatorium), May 3 City (501 Natatorium)
Boys’ Golf
Top Newcomer: Junior Brenden Reed
“We, of course, want to score low and win tournaments to put ourselves in a place to get everybody back to State again, that’s always the goal,” noted junior Tate Emert.
Highlight Meets: April 22 Topeka Wes Inv./City (Topeka Country Club), April 25 Seaman Inv. (Cypress Ridge)
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Girls’ Soccer Spring 2012 Results: 7-10-1 Overall 4-4-1 Cenntennial League Record Top Returners:Seniors Carleigh Konrade, Kyleigh Rowe, Stevy Stauffer, Alyssa KauffmanMartinez, juniors Bailie Crow, Jennifer Jackson, Rachel Reidy, Coral Steinhoff, Jenna Wildeman (pictured), Claire Williams, Emmalie Myers, and sophomore Megan Lehman
Top Returners: Seniors Robert Horton III (pictured), Wyatt Goacher, Skyler Stevens, Grant Waters, and junior Todd Rillinger Top Newcomers: Juniors Tanner Kennedy, Jacob Davis and sophomores Grant Boyd and Cameron Waters “We return some good experience, so I hope that we can finish strong across the board and really compete for the city and league titles, hopefully dethroning Washburn Rural. Qualifying everyone for State is most important to us
“We gained valuable experience last year and showed much improvement in the second half of last season. We are hoping to build on that success and play even better this year,” said Coach Louis DiLeonardo. Highlight Games: April 16 versus Emporia, April 30 versus Hayden, May 3 versus Topeka
Boys’ Tennis
Spring 2012 Results: Tied for 3rd at City, 2nd at League, 2nd at Regionals
Top Newcomers: Senior Kendall Konrade and freshmen Krista Akers, Emily Hersh, Shayla Podlena, Lexus Gower, and Amanda Hurla
though, so of course that will be the focal point of our season,” stated senior Robert Horton III.
“We’re looking forward to the upcoming season. We have good senior leadership with four returning seniors, and we are encouraged with the improvement they have made in the offseason,” said Coach Greg Lutz. Highlight Meets: April 10 Seaman Inv., April 23 Seaman quad, April 25 City meet at Kossover
Track & Field Girls Spring 2012 Results: 3rd at League, 3rd at Regionals, 16th at 5A State Top Girls Returners: Senior Abbey Harrison, juniors Dana Kottman and Sage Tichenor, and sophomores Jessi Hubach, Tatyana Legette, Ashley McCune, Allie Crome, and Reegan Riner
Boys Spring 2012 Results: 2nd at League, 1st at Regionals, 4th at 5A State Top Boys Rreturners: Seniors Cody Scheck, Matt Bryan, Dylan Hall, John Figgs, Tyler Campbell, Tyler Barth, Brian Madeira, Luke Treiber, and Bryant Guillen, juniors Brenen Dapkiewicz, Jordan Jenkins, Barrett Jones, Malcolm Mikkelsen, Kaleb Murdoff, Noah Pittman, Luke Shaw, and Kyler Weingartner, sophomores Joseph Reagan (pictured), Joe Miller, and Mike Devoe
Top Girls Newcomers: Junior MacKenzie Brown, sophomore Maluki Radford, and freshmen Krista Akers and Andie Sodergren
Top Boys Newcomer: Freshman Daniel Kramer
“We have a much better chance of competing for more points this season because of girls filling more events, which will hopefully help us place in the top three at league and regionals again before we try to improve at State,” said senior Abbey Harrison.
“We return a lot of seniors and some valuable underclassmen that performed well last year, so we really want to push for a State title and stay atop our area meets,” stated senior Cody Scheck.
Highlight Meets: April 19-20 at KU Relays, April 26 Seaman Relays, May 3 City Carnival (501 Sports Park)
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Below: The Seaman band performs at their March 13 band concert. They are competing in Colorado this week. (Photo by Shane Sumner) Right: Sophomores Brooke McMillin (left) and Jayci Gooden (right) race on “turtles” at the March 12 District Wellness Night. (Photo by Megan Lehman)
Upper Left: Principal Ron Vinduska gives blood at the Community Blood Center’s March 7 blood drive. (Photo by Mallory Searcy) Left: Senior Baylee Wells volunteers by stuffing Easter eggs for the Shawnee North Easter Egg hunt. (Photo by Emily Worley) Above: Zach Ward, Chance Scarlett, Skyler Stevens, and Drew Auffert sing a song to Wyatt Goacher in the musical ‘Footloose.’ (Photo by Emily Worley) Below-Right: Freshman Bailey Kelly opts to wear flip flops instead of shoes in the most recent snow storm. (Photo by Alex Hamilton) Left: After visiting Kansas’ capitol last summer, (from left to right) Kendall Konrade, Derek (Taylor Czajkowski), Clyde Tisdale (Trenton Miller), Rufus Clifford (Alex Hamilton), and Jesse Jacobson (Tyler Bushnell) from the Nevada Area Sightseeing and Touring Youth make a return trip to Seaman High School during “Tourist Day” of Spirit Week. (Photo by Karsen McCarter)
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