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District incorporates Project Lead The Way.
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Interviews with Homecoming. 2018 candidates
all smiles: Freshman Drew Baxter and sophomores Sam Ingram and Sydney Mentzer share a laugh during Color Chaos. Color Chaos was put on by the leadership class and made the students look bright for the game that night. (Photo by Amy Riley)
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Improving Student Advisory Council by Lauren Hren ad manager How many students know that Seaman High School has a board of selected students here at the high school, who are to act as the voice of our student body? That board of students is called the Student Advisory Council. Each student on the council goes through an application process which selects two students from each grade level. All an applicant must do is answer the questions on the online application honestly and respectfully to have the chance to be a part of the council. Yet, what does the council do? “The students will share ideas and input (about improvements and changes to the school)”, said Dr. Steve Noble the creator of the council. “I was looking for opportunities to learn more about our strengths and ways to improve.” However, when I look around Seaman High School, I see and hear suggestions and ideas that the council could easily be introduced to help improve the learning
environment for our students. I’ve spoken to former advisory students who have served on the council who said that most of the meetings only consisted of discussing a few ideas without affecting real change. My question is, if we are going to have a council of students specifically chosen to inform our administration of what we feel are problems in our school and suggest ways to fix these problems, why aren’t they getting fixed? In my opinion, no matter how “unimportant’’ things may seem to non-students, they are clearly important to us if we are bringing it up and should be taken seriously. We, the students, are the ones that make up the majority of the people here at Seaman. We experience these issues every day, so I believe we should get some say in the matters that directly affect the student body. The council is an amazing idea where we, the students, could have a voice to tell the people that are in charge of us for eight hours a day what we want and what we need at Seaman High School.
Behind the scenes leaders equally important by Alyssa Flower co-editor Today, people often believe that all leaders need to be put into a position that openly tells others that they are, indeed, in charge. When people are put into this position they are often considered “the best” and while that may be true, there are often leaders present in the background that deserve just as much recognition. Being a leader behind the scenes displays qualities unlike any other. It shows integrity and drive that so many people long for in themselves. Taking charge and getting things done without being expected to shows their commitment to the activity they are involved in. Acting as a leader in the background can be something people hate because they may not get the recognition they desire, but it can, in fact, be better not to stand out. When others look at a positioned leader, all the leader’s flaws stick Page Design By Madeline Gearhart
out. If the leader makes any sort of mistake, people notice and do not hold their opinions back. Having that responsibility on their backs can make those leaders feel overwhelmed, and that is why behind the scene individuals are so crucial. Behind the scenes leaders are able to hear and understand what others in non-supporting positions are feeling. They can express this to the leaders to help make a change, or they can make a change themselves. Those colleagues that are all around them can be the element that makes them feel a change is necessary, getting them up and rolling on a new idea. Instead of constantly looking to the out-in-the-open leaders, people should look for the behind the scene leaders more often. Instead of focusing on those appointed, those who weren’t chosen and have the ability to lead people should be acknowledged and encouraged to keep it up.
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Middle school clubs build foundation for high school by Kylie Hawes STAFF WRITER
recruitment: Seniors Teagan Kress, Alex Taylor, and Sheridan Blasche discuss how to recruit new members at the Club Fair. The Club Fair allowed students to see what they would like to be involved in for the year. (Photo by JahnAsia Anderson)
When a new student enters the freshman center the first day of their freshman year, they may not know what to get involved in during high school. Students who have participated in athletics in middle school may already know that is one activity to participate in. However athletics are not for everyone, and some students may not know what club they will belong in. According to The National Center for Education Statistics, 79.9 percent of students participate in clubs rather than athletics. This research shows that students are more likely to join clubs and organizations than be on an athletic team. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a nonprofit national student organization where members can get involved in multiple different community service projects, attend leadership conferences and compete in a variety of events. FCCLA used to mainly be at the high school level, however three years ago Seaman Middle School created an FCCLA program. Since
then, Seaman Middle school’s FCCLA has made a large, successful impact. Annnie Diedrech, Principal at Seaman Middle School, explained the importance that FCCLA has on students transitioning into high school saying”It gives them a way to belong to something immediately. You have a group.” Diedrech also explained that in recent years, Seaman Middle School has added more clubs that are also in the high school. One such club also, is Robotics Club. Sophmore Kaden Fox, had the personal experience of being in FCCLA at the middle school level and the high school level. “I think once I joined FCCLA in middle school it helped prepare me for high school because I had the connections to members in the high school already so I knew I had people I could talk to.” Having clubs at the middle school that are also provided at the high school can help make the transition to high school easier. Showing FCCLA’s success at the middle school level and seeing how it helps students transitioning to high school advocates the need for more clubs in the middle school.
Student involvement sets futures up for success by Joe Crome Staff Writer Dear Seaman High School, Prepare yourself. Your time in high school- while it may feel like an eternity during your stay- is fleeting. While only a short four years in the voyage that is your life, these years are extremely formative and should be used to the best of their potential. Become involved, meet people, and further your education. These three facets of your life are very important to not only becoming a well rounded person, but setting your future up for success. Involve yourself in opportunities that interest you, but don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. Here at Seaman High School, there are an abundance of clubs and activities to lose yourself in, ranging from community service, to integrated sports, to agricultural competitions. Engaging yourself in these opportunities will not only allow you to better yourself and the community around you, but will instill
within you immense feelings of pride and satisfaction which will last a lifetime. Finding yourself in these activities is not only a great way to become involved, but is a fantastic way to encounter new individuals and explore your own personality. The world is far bigger than the few people you know, and finding new acquaintances with interests similar to yours is an amazing way to expand your horizons, learn new things, and become a better version of yourself. Don’t limit yourself with who you meet. there is a bright world out there, and networking yourself can expand your future with opportunities you could never have imagined before. Challenge yourself with difficult courses. These are what will prepare you later in life with a hardworking and confident mindset. Understand that even if you experience failure in your academic career, you haven’t truly failed because you still put yourself out of your comfort zone and were willing to try. If you always take the easy path, hard times in
your life will blindside you. Yet by challenging yourself, you will be prepared with the mentality required to overcome your adversities. Take your time in high school seriously, for it truly is an amazing experience that will set the tone for your future to come. Make friends, learn, involve yourself, and become the person people look up to. Do not be afraid to put yourself out there because high school is entirely what you make of it.
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New cell phone pouches bring mixed reviews by Mikaela Miller Staff Writer Only days before the first day of school a large number of students became outraged about going back. Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter blew up with posts of students reacting to one of the new additions to the school: cell phone pouches. This new feature was added in response to the similarities Seaman administration reportedly found between Seaman High School and the show Undercover High, featuring Highland Park High School. As a result, each classroom has a pouch, every student is assigned a number, and many people disapprove and have concerns. Shelly Duffey, mother of senior Trey Duffey, says that “From a parent’s perspective, [the cell phone pouches] really don’t bother me. I think it’s a good idea that they are there, that they are supporting the teacher. What is nice is that [students] are lucky to have the computers and there is so much you can do on the computer so you don’t really need to have your phone in hand.” However, she like most parents and students, is worried about the chance
of someone stealing a student’s phone. Duffey says, “My biggest concern would be is somebody taking another student’s phone. […] You want to hope that you can trust kids today to be young adults, and to be responsible to say that ‘this is my phone, I take it’ and not take someone else’s phone.” Even students around the school are more concerned about their phone getting stolen or forgetting them, than a decreased chance to be on social media. Sierra Hahn, junior, says, “When I first saw the pouches I didn’t like them and didn’t want to have to put my phone away, but now at this part of the school year, I don’t mind the pouches as much as I did. My biggest concern is leaving my phone in the classroom and then going home and realizing I don’t have my phone.” Regardless of the benefits of not being distracted from our phones during classroom time, the fact that our phones are not on our person is what makes students disapprove of the pouches. We want to know that the device that holds our favorite songs, contacts, and pictures will not be stolen from us because someone might decide
they want an extra device. Maybe a locked pouch that allows us to still have our phone on our person could be an alternative solution, that way teachers can still teach, and students don’t feel anxiety from being separated from their device.
locked up: Students’ cell phones are in their classroom home, also known as the phone pouch. There was substantial backlash when they were first introduced to students and faculty.
Pushy parents pressure for perfect performance by Madeline Gearhart Staff Writer Many students’ responsibilities don’t end after the school bell rings at 3:05. Their day goes on with perhaps another track practice, play rehearsal, club, or even a job. Unfortunately, after that students most likely have some sort of homework waiting to be completed as well. One missed assignment, one forgotten practice, or just one mistake can result in major consequences. Parents make a huge difference in many students lives by encouraging them, giving them advice, or assisting when they need help. But when parents turn their child’s activities into a competition to become the best, it often leads to more stress for students. Page Design By Reese Lister
As time has gone on, students’ responsibilities have slowly increased. In addition to students’ regular schoolwork, parents want their children to explore all of the clubs, classes, and sports available to them. According to studies from PsychCentral.com, this unwanted push coming from parents actually decreases a student’s self-motivation to meet responsibilities. It also sometimes causes students to pick up bad habits such as procrastination, and decreases their willingness to challenge themselves and explore what peaks their curiosity. Some students might seem fine and hide behind a smile, but as soon as an authority figure slightly disapproves, they don’t know how to handle it. They build up a narcissistic confidence that
falls apart when facing the challenges of life. Without the skills to handle a situation of this sort, they are lost in the world and unable to cope. To prevent this from happening or to keep themselves in check, parents can encourage their children to make their own choices and let them experience the consequences. If parents can give more of a guiding hand than a forceful push, it will reassure students that their decisions are well-made and enforce the idea that it is okay to ask for help. With all the changes in a high schooler’s life, all that they want is truly just a supportive system rather than another task to complete. If perfection becomes too much of a priority, then there is no margin for error or improvement.
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Students plan class schedules according Brianna Patterson, senior, says she is to their futures by Rachel Kreuzburg staff writer
Getting credits in before graduation time can be hard. Including core classes, 25 credits are required to graduate from Seaman. If a student is trying to finish early, or just stay with the flow they could ask for advice from other students in the same boat. Corbin Atkins, sophomore, adds “I would advise to get as many credits done as possible in your earlier years of highschool so you don’t have to worry about getting them done and out of the way in the future.” He says finishing credits early can help, as it allows extra time in junior and senior years. It could definitely determine the way high school will go, either busy and full of classes, or open and less stressful. Anna Magill, says she “takes as many honors classes as she can,” to help boost her GPA and help her to finish on time. Honors classes are a good way to give someone an impressive high school resume. If a student is planning on going to college, taking honors classes and participating in extracurriculars- such as sports and clubs- improves a resume. Students must factor in time if they want to graduate with their class; if their schedule is not planned accordingly it could be difficult to graduate on time.
“using as much time as I have available and focusing on my work.” When coming to a new school, especially high school, it’s a huge change from middle school. It can be a challenge to balance a social life while making plans to do well in school at the same time. But once the plan is set, it makes it easier to finish the high school career. Choosing classes that will be beneficial to a student’s future can help take care of the credits needed. Klayton Lloyd says he has taken “metals, woods, and [is now in] tech.” This is a great example of a student using all of the classes available to help give them better opportunities in their future career. Washburn Tech is also a way to get a degree before graduating and can provide a pathway into a job right after graduation, especially if a student is considering a job, such as CNA, that only requires a one-semester program to start with. Some just want to ‘get school over with,’ while some want to use their high school classes in their future. Either way, these steps can help make a high school career easier and more streamlined. Using the time given, a student can make the most out of the chance they’re offered, and make a positive impact on this world.
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What advice would you give to someone trying to get the most credits in the least amount of time? “Taking as many honors classes as you can.” - Anna Magill, 9 I would advise to get as many credits done as possible in your earlier years of highschool so you don’t have to worry about getting them done and out of the way in the future. - Corbin Atkins, 10 Try your hardest, don’t fall behind in your classes, and if you need help then ask. - Klayton Lloyd, 11 Take all your required ones in freshman, sophomore, and junior year so in senior year you only have the few requirements left, such as personal finance, PE, and art. If you don’t like PE take aerobics. - Rhiannon McPhail-Bouton, 12
Handbook talks important for good communication by Riley Polter Graphic Design Editor
One of the most dreaded procedures is listening to classroom rules. Students started off their year with not only classroom rules, but handbook talks directed by assistant principals. Each block, English teachers would send their students down to the library so that they could gain a better understanding of the school’s rules. Mr. Lee Schmidt, Seaman High School Assistant Principal, led seventh hour English classes through the Seaman High School Handbook with coworker, Kate Welsh, standing nearby. Students learned the reasoning behind the administrators enforcing the new idea of cell phone “pouches” in each classroom. The handbook states, “Students who choose to bring cell phones to school will be required
to place them in phone holders by the teacher’s desk at the beginning of each class period and retrieve them at the end of the period,” although, some teachers are opting out of this rule by giving the students the choice to place their phone in the holders. The punishment of not meeting the teacher’s guidelines includes confiscation of the device and a 50 minute detention for the owner. The handbook states that students cannot be on their phones during class, but senior Tyler Gooden got caught in a messy situation. He was dismissed from class to attend the activity fair, when a teacher confiscated his cell phone because he was on it during clastime. There is not a specific guideline for this circumstance in the handbook. Students were also informed that one of the reasons that cell phone holders were implemented was because of the television show Undercover High
featuring area school Highland Park.. “Mr. Monaghan would come to work the morning after watching episodes and see the resemblance between our school and Highland Park,” stated Mr. Schmidt during the lecture. The majority of the time of the bandbook talk was spent covering the cell phone rules, but students were also told that all school buses will now be monitored with six cameras to each bus. “It seems a bit much that the school watches us through every minute of our days,” junior, Tatum Auclair, states. The administration added onto the the handbook from last year, but the majority has stayed the same for three or more years. The talks covered a small amount of the book, but focused on some of the ‘biggest’ issues of the school. Each year, handbook talks go indepth about all updates to the improved SHS handbook to help prepare students. Page Design By Rachel Kreuzburg
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LAUNCH propels students through hands-on experience by Joe Crome Staff Writer “New.” A word that Seaman High School has experienced frequently in recent years with the addition of many
about STEM fields, help them to realize that mistakes are a part of the learning process, develop good teamwork and communication skills, help students learn about science and engineering, and allow
They have to learn to fail forward- fail, learn from it, and keep moving forward LAUNCH Teacher Shandy Grist new classes, teachers, and more at the school. Yet Seaman High School is not the only building receiving new programs. Located within some of USD 345’s very own elementary schools is the highly renowned program, Project Lead The Way or PLTW for short. PLTW is a program designed to provide students with realworld skills and applications to use in their future careers. But what makes PLTW so unique is that Seaman elementary schools now have the ability to combine it with the side program LAUNCH. LAUNCH is the elementary portion of PLTW meant to help guide students to develop critical thinking and encourage a desire to engage in STEM-related fields in their futures. According to LAUNCH certified teacher Mrs. Karen DiLeonardo, North Fairview students are involved in four different modules at each grade level, featuring three activities, one project, and one problem for the students to complete. The teachers have a very positive outlook towards the LAUNCH program; as Mrs. DiLeonardo says, “I hope that this program will get students excited Page Design By Joe Crome
them to have fun in the process!” While this program may seem like just fun and games, it will be very useful in preparing students for the learning process they will experience through the rest of their lives. Logan LAUNCH teacher Shandy Grist says, “We have a HUGE focus on Growth Mindset as well in this program, they have to learn how to fail forward fail, learn from it, and keep moving forward.” As these students progress through school, they will encounter courses offered at the high school by science teacher Mrs. Cassie Geis, where they will be accustomed to the type of lessons they will be receiving, because as Geis explains, “The students are self-directed, there’s hardly any lectures, lots of projects, activities, presentations and labs.” Therefore, students will need the necessary skills to work independently in these classes. These exciting new courses offered throughout the district will not only prepare young students for their futures, but will help to foster a healthy love for learning, independence, critical thinking, and will pave the way for the future of education.
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a piping hot debate
by Alexis Desch Co-Editor “My younger sister, who’s now in sixth grade, used to pack my lunch until about halfway through last year. When she couldn’t pack it, my mom would,” states junior, Maddie Steiner when asked about her lunch-packing habits. While recently Steiner has opted towards packing her own lunch, she once was among the group of people whose guardian or siblings take care of that responsibility for them. Although some students have brought a lunch everyday of their entire school career and never packed it themselves, some students believe they should be able to pack their lunch themselves. Sophomore Annie Bocquin said, “I pack my own lunch so I can put what I want in there, and also I don’t want to give my parents any stress by telling them ‘hey, pack my lunch.’” For many students, packing their own lunch is a small activity they don’t think twice about doing, while others don’t think about it at all, as their relatives do it for them. Strong opinions may support both views of this lunchroom debate; however, the fact is that there are benefits that come from both, packing their own lunch and someone else packing it for them. Students can learn responsibility, decisionmaking, time management, nutrition and many other day-to-day skills through packing their own lunch. As
an added benefit students can pick what they eat and not leave the stress for someone else to deal with. Looking at the other side of the debate, benefits to having someone else pack their lunch include having that time for themselves to do something else, as well as allowing their mom to have that feeling of still taking care of her ”baby” if she’s unwilling to give that up. Although packing their own lunch allows them to make decisions about what they want to eat that day, some students are still fine with allowing their parents to do the job for them. Senior Jilyan Stallbaumer chimed in saying, “I’m not a big fan of the yogurt my mom packs in my lunch, but I’ll eat it, so it’s not worth it to pack my own lunch just so there’s not yogurt in there. She’s already packing my little sister’s lunch, so there’s really no need for me to do it. I also don’t plan on starting to pack my own lunch because I only have eight months or so before I graduate, so I’ll just let my mom finish out the year.” Some students will never pack their own lunch before they leave high school, while others have always packed theirs. Both sides may have their benefits, yet students will still strongly hold their opinions on who should pack their lunch. No matter which view of the situation a student has, finding out whose mom still pack their lunch for them leads to great conversation among peers at lunch. Page Design By Joe crome
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The importance and thrill of volunteering by Isabelle Vasquez STAFF WRITER
When driving around town and looking outside, there is always something that seems like it needs to be fixed or improved. This is something that has become a big issue, especially for the community around us. Everywhere people go they also see fellow citizens that need help with problems that they can’t always fix by themselves. There are plenty of places to volunteer that not only help the community, but can also help a person feel better about themselves. Places that people can volunteer at include, Keep America
Beautiful, where volunteers go around and pick up trash that is littering the side of the road, additionally at TARC Inc, a company that cares all about its service quality, where volunteers help with child care, and activities. These are just a couple of places, out of the many different opportunities that citizens can volunteer at. Volunteering is something that everyone should do to help others in need, and volunteer hours can be an asset to any resume. It seems like young people don’t really volunteer anymore. This is something
that could easily be changed. For instance finding places that need volunteers, areas that could use some work, and just simply helping others. Instead of thinking where there are volunteer opportunities, think about a certain area in the community that really needs attention and help. This will help teens understand how important, and interesting volunteering is. “I honestly can’t explain how thrilling and exciting it really is to make someone feel like they aren’t alone anymore.” - Kya Tenbrink, 11
Huff N’Puff relocated due to growth by Rachel Kreuzburg STAFF WRITER
Huff N’ Puff, the second largest free event of the year, is a 43 year old tradition in Topeka. It is a threeday long event, so families can enjoy hot air balloons any time during the weekend. Local businesses such as 94.5 Country, 13 WIBW, and Prairie Band Casino & Resort sponsor Huff ‘N’ Puff, carry on the tradition each year. All proceeds from the event go to the Ronald McDonald house. The Ronald McDonald house is an organization that helps hospitalized children stay close to
their parents. Through its donations, Huff N’ Puff offers the parents a place to live while their children are in a nearby hospital. This year the event had a new location: the grounds of Mount Hope Cemetery off of 17th street. In the past, it has been at Lake Shawnee, but last year between 14,000-18,000 people attended, and the event outgrew the capacity of its past spot, so organizers needed a bigger place to host the event. The cemetery has 80 acres making it a perfect option.
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Huff N’ Puff had everything this year, including food vendors and pictures. Families enjoyed watching the big balloons inflate. They have multiple balloons, from many different people. “Breaking Dawn” owned by Lori Hutchinson from Bonner Springs stands out from the other entries because of the different designs and variety of colors on the ballon. Huff N’ Puff is very fascinating, because of the cause it supports, and all of the balloons it has.
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Leading active lifestyle provides numerous benefits by: Tristan Fangman Staff Writer The average Kansan spends over half of his or her day sitting. Whether it is for work, school, or leisure, sitting has become a “disease.” Health experts are calling sitting the new smoking. The human body was made to move. Organs including the heart, intestines, and lungs work best when in motion. Because of this, it is no surprise that stationary activities such as sitting are extremely harmful. Physical inactivity distorts the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and tissues in the body causing lower back pain and headaches. Additionally, those who are susceptible to anxiety and depression can experience worsened symptoms with inactivity. Getting an appropriate amount of exercise cannot compensate for prolonged sitting. In other words exercising for an hour will not compensate for sitting for 10 hours.
By being active, one can improve both their physical and emotional health. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in Americans. Exercising for at least 150 minutes a week can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, lower blood pressure, and improve cholesterol levels. Also, activity can decrease the chances of contracting type two diabetes and control blood glucose levels for those already affected. Another benefit of activity is a decreased potential of developing colon or breast cancer. Bones and muscles can be strengthened with exercise, and bone density loss slows down. Mentally, staying active can sharpen learning, thinking, and judgement skills as people age. Endorphins are released during exercise that can reduce risk of depression. Additionally, better sleep comes from activity. Not only will exercise increase current health, but also it can decrease the chances of dying early
by 40 percent. Once one decides to hop on the bandwagon, the question becomes, “Where can I exercise?” In Topeka, there are a wide variety of trails to walk, run, or bike. The Shunga Trail is at Crestview Park. The paved trail is eight miles long and runs along the Shunga Creek Corridor. Another popular trail is the Lake Shawnee Trail. This is a 7.2 mile long paved trail going around Lake Shawnee. Running alongside an abandoned railroad track for 4.75 miles, Landon Trail is both paved and gravel. A shorter option would be Clarion Woods Trail. It is half a mile long and goes through a red cedar forest. Right outside of Seaman High School is the three quarter mile long Dr. Caroline Orozco Fitness Trail. Within neighborhoods and around Topeka, there are many other places to be active. The smallest amount of motivation can get anyone the right amount of exercise for their health.
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“I have volleyball and swim and I go to the gym sometimes.” Samantha Ingram, 10
“I ride my bike and play baseball. I go outside and play catch with my dad and shoot baskets.” Draven Townsend, 9
“I play baseball and band.” Killian McDonlad, 12
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Star Student: Eva Noble changing the world through music by Lauren Hren ad manager
For anyone, especially young adults, following dreams can be quite difficult. While some sight set on singing: Junior Eva Noble sings with great passion. Noble dreams to one day live off of a career in singing professionally.
dream of eventually becoming a surgeon, an actor, or even a lawyer, Junior Eva Noble is doing the little things now, to one day fulfill her dream of becoming a broadway singer. Ever since she was little, Eva knew that this was a goal she wanted to achieve to help change the world. Eva remembers “I first sang the national anthem when I was eight at a softball game, but it was really, really bad...I had to restart in the middle of the song.”
Supporters can agree that Eva has definitely come a long way since her fumble at eight years old. Recently, she sang the national anthem at the The Big 94.5 Country Topeka Rodeo without errors and nothing but positive reactions from the crowd. Eva has her mind set on her future, and plans to make it there one step at a time, from our school musicals to singing the national anthem. “I just want to change the world one song at a time,” says Noble.
Senior Jared Kerr overcomes adversity; excels academically, athletically by Reese Lister webpage editor
Senior Jared Kerr, well known for his success on the football field, has an interesting view of his success: “I don’t want to be that kid that when I win people are happy, I want to be that kid that people expect to win.” Losing both parents in a seven month span, and facing such a tragedy, Jared Kerr turned to sports as his escape. With this as his top priority going into senior year, he needed to work harder than ever. The summer was his time to prove to everyone that he was willing to put in the work. In June of 2017 Jared Kerr lost his mother, Robin; then in January of 2018 he also lost his father, James. This was a huge tragedy in Kerr’s life, however, it has shaped him into the man he is today. “I’m a lot more mentally tough than I used to be, I feel I can push myself a lot harder and do anything I put my mind to” said Kerr . Even with the loss of his father at the beginning of his spring semester of junior year, Kerr was able to finish with a 4.14 GPA and only missed three days of school. The support from school and the community greatly helped him persevere through the tough times.This
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help staying motivated and pushed him to be greater than he would have ever thought possible. This past summer, right before his senior year, Kerr was determined to strengthen himself both mentally and physically. The physical aspect included Kerr working with Coach Dawson Elliott on wrestling and Coach Glenn O’Neil and Coach Mike Lincoln on football. Elliott introduced Kerr to his gym called “Strength Guild” where Kerr went four times a week,in addition to working with Elliott on wrestling. “We worked two to three times a week, strictly for an hour. So three hours a week, mainly working on wrestling and he really took off there” Elliott commented. With everything that Kerr has been through he had every excuse to not try his hardest but he didn’t let any excuses get in his way. He worked day in and day out to improve his skills and become a great asset to the team. Kerr received accolades and went to a four day wrestling camp in Iowa. He also received a scholarship offer from Emporia State. All of these successes throughout the summer are his driving force for his confidence going into senior year. The other aspect, mental strength, was also achieved throughout the summer, through building selfawareness. “I am more confident in
myself both on and off the field.” Jared added. After such a successful summer Kerr is more prepared for his football and wrestling seasons. He hopes to continue his success and do the best he can on the field as well as off the field. The main goal he is striving for his senior year is to make his family proud. After working so hard this summer, a switch has flipped inside him and he is ready to push himself to the next level.
honoring a fellow student: Seven students pose in front of their charcoal portrait of Senior Jared Kerr. They spent several weeks communicating with each other, and working hard to make the picture perfect.
11 FEATURES Oct. 5, 2018 Making new friends proves harder than expected www.seamannews.com by Lauren Hren ad manager
“Talk to new people, put yourself out there.” Counselors, teachers, and adults in general have given us this advice our entire lives. Sometimes, no matter how hard someone might try, it can be difficult to find the perfect new friend group to join. Attempting to discover how people react when someone new simply walks up and tries to join their friend group, I put the advice of ‘talking to someone new’ to the test and found new people from each grade level to introduce myself to. Their reactions were both encouraging and shocking to someone searching for people they can call friends. Each situation unfolded as so: Freshman group: One morning I saw an empty seat with a group of kids at a table. I took my shot and went and sat down. Now, my original thought was freshman are going to want to get to know an upperclassman, but I was wrong. After sitting down next to a boy,
he immediately stood up and walked away and the rest of his friends followed him. This reaction really decreased my confidence to continue my experiment because I didn’t want to keep facig rejection in such a harsh way after putting myself out there. Sophomore group: This group consisted of five boys. I went up to them during passing period and introduced myself. With this group I got a much better response. They said hello and then introduced themselves, yet the conversation didn’t last long. Each of them made the comment that they had to go to class so they politely excused themselves. Although the conversation didn’t last long initially, they made me feel as though if I kept coming back they might be open to becoming my friend. Junior group: This one was a bit easier for me because I know most of the people in my grade. The junior group all said hi and then one of them asked me what I wanted. I explained that I was trying to make new friends. Then she said, “Well thanks for the offer, but
we don’t need any new friends.” It really threw me off because I didn’t expect that to happen. The only positive from this group was the fact that two of the other people in this group looked at the girl that said this to me with a quizzical look on their faces, as if they were thinking “why would you say that?” Senior group: I chose a group of four girls to talk to. This was the best reaction from any group out of the entire experiment. I walked up and they immediately complimented my outfit and asked my name. They included me in the conversation talking about the upcoming games and asked if I was going and what I was thinking about wearing there. I have never felt more welcomed as an “outsider” than from this group. I felt like I was in my own friend group. They absolutely made my day. From this experiment, I learned that we as a school should all be more open to new people coming into our lives. You never know what someone is going through, and how including them could change their life.
around and pick trash up, but that’s not everything. We deal with the athletics and have to shut the school up for sports, making sure all the facilities are cleaned, as well as making sure the games, as well as other school events, are set up correctly.” Along with these tasks, custodians also complete some more tedious activities, such as setting up, tearing down, and cleaning up every day for lunch, mopping the floors, vacuuming, and much, much more. Many students and staff may w a l k by the custodians and n o t think twice about the job they are doing. The truth is, however, o u r school would n o t function properly if it were not for the hard work these people put into making sure our school is clean and functionable. For this reason, and many more, the custodial staff at Seaman High deserves much more respect and recognition than they currently get. Southern also added, “My favorite part about this job is the people I work with. All these teachers and administrators are awesome, and for the
most part the kids are too. I mean you’re gonna have some that aren’t gonna be very nice, but what do you expect? I really don’t think I have a least favorite part of the job. If I didn’t like it, I wouldn’t be doing it.” Students should try to help the custodians rather than making their job harder than it already is. Not only is this disrespectful towards them and the work they do, but this is also very disrespectful to peers and our school as a whole. Instead, greet our school’s custodians. Ask them how their day is and get to know them. It is okay if a student makes a mess as long as they fess up to what they did and try offering their assistance in cleaning up after themselves. Appreciate the work our custodians do for us and show them that you notice what they are doing. Make their job easier on them by taking the extra two seconds out of your passing period to pick up that Pop-Tarts wrapper and toss it in the trash. Get to know the people who care about and work around you. It is our job as a student body to show more respect and recognition to our hardworking, astounding custodians.
Unsung Heros: Janitors deserve more recognition by Alexis Desch co-editor
Janitors pictured: Marcia Peak & Kendall Epperson
Walking down the hallway you notice the floor is littered with Pop-Tarts wrappers, broken pencils, and random pieces of paper. Expecting someone else to deal with the situation you continue on your way, avoiding the garbage at all costs. While it may only take a few seconds to throw away trash in the halls, most students leave this job for others. While picking up garbage most definitely is not the only responsibility of the janitorial staff of Seaman High, it is one small job that can slow down the precision work that these behind-thescenes workers complete. U n s u n g hero and head custodian, Ray Southern commented on the true work of his job saying, “A lot of students and staff think all the custodians do is just walk Page Design By Alexis Desch
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Importance of driving safety stressed by students and faculty by Lauren Hren Ad Manager When it comes to driving, you can never be too careful. 48.1 percent of people involved in car accidents die from not wearing their seatbelts, and over half of that 48.1 percent are teens. Junior Eddie Roman who experienced a head-on collision during the beginning of his junior year of highschool said, “At first I didn’t really care much about wearing my seatbelt, but then after the wreck happened and the seatbelt saved my life, I started to take notice to it more.” Such a simple action that takes less than two seconds could save a life. Officer McKay says, “Having your seatbelt on will increasingly help stop your forward momentum and even keep you from going through the windshield.” A serious crash will almost always result in ejection from the car and death if the passengers are not wearing seat belts. Ensuring that all passengers are wearing their seatbelts will decrease fatality by 45 percent. “Putting someone else’s life in your car is always scary, especially when you are in charge of that life and in charge of their safety,” says junior Jordan Deaver, who was also involved in the head-on collision.
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At first I didn’t really care much about wearing my seatbelt, but then after the wreck happened and the seatbelt saved my life, I started to take notice to it more.
-Eddie Roman, 11 Seat belt safety is not the only precaution to be taken to maintain and keep driving as safe as possible, though. Mr. Gregoire tells student drivers to, “Keep your head on a swivel, always know what is going on in front, behind and around you, cause the other person probably isn’t.” Being a defensive driver is almost as important as wearing a seatbelt. When drivers are aware of everything around them and how traffic is moving and progressing, they can see more potential problems , which in turn could prevent a number of accidents. Officer McKay suggests, “As long as you obey the traffic laws, stay off your phone while you’re driving, be attentive when you’re driving, you should make it from point A to point B.”
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Crime rates spike; Topeka most violent in Kansas by Reese Lister Webpage Editor When visiting a news website, the first article readers usually see is about a recent crime that has occurred in their city. In Topeka, however, there will most likely be more than one article. According to crime information sites, Road Snacks and Neighborhood Scout,Topeka is becoming increasingly dangerous. In fact, Topeka has the most homicides out of all the cities in Kansas with a person having a 1 in 178 chance of being a victim to a violent crime. For the people living in Topeka, it is not only important to understand that serious crimes are occurring, but that the number has risen dramatically in the last couple of years. Topeka is now only safer than 3 percent of all other U.S. states. According to WIBW, in 2016 there were 17 homicides reported; however, in
2017 the number greatly increased to 30 homicides. Topeka Police say that homicides are usually not random, and in almost every instance the victim and the suspect know each other. One of the most recent shootings in Topeka was on September 18 resulting in a man coming in to the local hospital with a gunshot wound. According to WIBW, the victim and the shooter were arguing, and witnesses thought that they knew each other. Not only are homicides increasing in Topeka, but robberies spiked in July with seven occurring just at convenience stores. With property crimes, there is a 1 in 37 chance of someone becoming a victim in Kansas; however, in Topeka there is a 1 in 18 chance. recently in Topeka several Dollar Generals were victims of robberies in a short span. Robberies and property crimes occur quite often, but the community hears more about homicides because of their
violent nature. With people speaking out more about their beliefs it has caused crime rates to rise. With different opinions, some people turn toward violence to get their point across. Without the support from the community, the increase in criminal offenses will continue in Topeka. When speaking with one Topeka police officer he stated, “Our job would be much easier if we had more cooperation and more assistance from the community.” As a city, our goal should be to decrease the number of crimes occurring. Topeka citizens do not wish to be known as the most violent city in the state. There are more efficient ways to get a point across that do not include violence. Cutting down violence and making the city a safer place will improve the city and allow for better opportunities for the community.
Students unfurl new flag designs in city-wide competition by Isabel Grimes Staff Writer Imagine. You are looking at the Topeka city flag. It doesn’t quite capture the Kansas capital city, though. As a way to encourage capital city pride, Topeka accepted a proposal to redesign the current green and gold city flag. The idea was originally proposed by Forge, Topeka’s young professional group, to get people to start thinking about our city as a community. Some of the Drawing I and Drawing II students from Seaman High school have entered the competition. “[This project] makes you think more creatively and be more involved with the community,” said senior, Natasha Rodecap explaining why she entered the competition. The students work on their designs in class, helping with their creative flow for later projects and assignments. Although it may sound easy, there are many specific rules for designing a new flag. For Topeka’s flag, contestants
have to stay with the color palette of gold, green, and blue with an option of white. They also have to stay within the five basic principles of flag design set by the North American Vexillological Association: keep it simple, use meaningful symbolism, use 2-3 basic colors, no lettering or seals, and be distinctive or be related. After the designs are submitted, community members and design professionals will evaluate and choose five final flags. The community also has
the opportunity to give their feedback. If a student wins the competition, he or she has the chance to win a cash prize of $2,000 for 18 years and older and $1,000 for under 18 years old. This amazing opportunity provides these high school students with a chance to be more involved in their city and to use their artistic talents in a new way. When the new flag is released, they can look back and see the hard work and creativity they put in to creating a closer community. no more green and gold: The Topeka flag is simple with only two stripes and an emblem. A contest was started for students to create a flag they felt best represented Topeka.
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Human trafficking instances on the rise around the United States Alyssa Flower, Riley Polter by By Alyssa Flower, Riley Polter Co-Editor, Graphic Design Editor Co-Editor, Graphic Design Editor The action or practice of illegally transporting people from one country or area to another, typically for the purposes of forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation; this is the definition of human trafficking. Human trafficking is becoming more and more prevalent around the world, and is especially increasing in the United States. The midwest is vulnerable to this due to Interstate 70 running through it. These several miles of highway make it easy to transport people out of their home state in short amounts of time. This makes it especially hard to catch suspects of human trafficking due to the speeds people can obtain on interstate roads. “Our most vulnerable people are the ones that are being taken advantage of,” said Councilman Mike Lesser. Perpetrators responsible for traffick-
ing are trying to abduct anybody they can for exploitation, ranging from child to adult. They expect these individuals to do whatever is demanded of them and not to question any of the dangerous decisions being made for them. Unless someone has been personally affected by trafficking, they tend to remain unaware of the frequency of trafficking. So often people think “Oh, that will never happen to me,” and remain ignorant the twisted ways in which people are being sold into trafficking. “We have to educate our youth, we have to educate our truck drivers, our convenience store owners, our Golden Corral restaurants, our hotels, all these different individuals, we have to educate them to recognize this issue we have so we can all support it,” Lesser added. Social Media has added another layer of knowledge that pushes those involved online to take precautions. Many Twitter threads have featured cautionary tales to inform people about recent
human trafficking incidents. People being driven off of the road or approached by strangers have been two of the more common incidents people have reported. These posts have been shared by thousands and brought attention to human trafficking and the repercussions of it. Human trafficking has become more widespread over the years and as people become more aware, they are trying to bring about change. There is a drive for people to learn about human trafficking and its warning signs to ensure that people, especially teens, are taking safety precautions when out in public spaces. Topeka’s rate of human trafficking instances has grown exponentially since 2014, and “we’re [The Rescue Mission] going to bring in experts on this issue, and we’re going to be proactive. Hopefully in a year we will gave a good game plan,” says Executive Director of the Topeka Rescue Mission, Berry Feaker . But, we do not have time to wait a year. Change has to be immediate.
twitter threads save lives: A young girl from Missouri makes a Twitter thread warning woman of suspicious activity along the highway. Many of these threads were going around Twitter with warnings of areas where people were about to be put into a human trafficking situation.
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Time to open eyes; society not adapting to new issues Alyssa Flower by By Alyssa Flower Co-Editor Co-Editor On average, 3,472 people are sold into human trafficking every day according to f-4-c.org. A good majority of these victims are children and are sold repeatedly, making trafficking their everyday life. No child deserves this life and human trafficking needs to be taken far more seriously by bystanders than it currently is. Especially as technology has evolved, this form of human trafficking sales has also evolved. While, yes, human trafficking did happen before technology was prominent, the increase in social media and technology use has
indeed caused a rise in the number of cases of human trafficking in recent years. Often times, people do not take human trafficking seriously. People believe that it is either not an issue or they believe that it is over exaggerated by people who have been involved or have researched it. This misconception needs to be changed so that we can eradicate sex slavery. It seems as if people who are not personally affected by trafficking do not understand why it is such a scary part of life. Human trafficking is sex slavery that nobody should have to experience. If society took human trafficking more seriously, there could be drastic decrease in
the number of people being sold off. Already, there have been teens and young adults taking to social media to help bring awareness to the issue. Twitter has been a very popular place to broadcast situations community members have found themselves in by creating thread posts that tell their story and educate others about the many warning signs. If people took time to read and understand stories of survivors and the stories of community members who have encountered human trafficking rings, then there would likely be an increase in people trying to stop human trafficking. We should be doing everything possible to bring human trafficking to an immediate end.
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Library updates provide welcoming space to students by Mikaela Miller Staff Writer
Over the course of the summer, Seaman High School’s library experienced a change that has provided the most welcoming environment students could ask for. Going from orange carpet with wooden tables and chairs, to beautiful gray carpeting with whiteboard topped desks, the library now provides a modern atmosphere for students. The library currently maintains one of the finest studying environments available at Seaman. According to librarian Billie Esser, “Usage and circulation is up.” Esser believes the increase of circulation is due to teachers allowing students to read work outside of the required texts. On the other hand, many students are starting to come to the library more often in response to the new and modern appearance. Library aide Michaela Falley says, “The library has a cleaner look to it and it’s more professional looking. It’s a
very big upgrade from what it has been.” The library not only offers a place to study and check out books, but the library also hosts many events throughout the course of the year, such as banned book week and teen-read week, as well as hosting Dungeons and Dragons Night every Monday. One of the latest and most exciting events being an author visit featuring young-adult author, Neal Shusterman. Shusterman–author of Scythe, Unwind, and Challenger Deep– will debut at Seaman on October 11 from 10:45 am to 11:45 am in the library. So stop by the library to study and check out new releases. Some recommended books from Falley and Esser include: Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman, The Female of the Species by Lionel Shriver, and The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin. If the library does not have what you’re looking for, then contact Mrs. Esser and she will be able to assist. Stay Seaman strong and read on, Vikes!
out with the orange; in with the blue: The library begins the new year with new tables, chairs, lounge areas and carpet. Students and classes have spent more time in the library with the new resources now available. (Photos by Mikaela Miller)
Writing Center experiences changes with new advisor by Madeline Gearhart Staff Writer With the school year underway, many people are beginning to recognize the changes made around the school over the summer. Of course there are physical changes that we have seen but others such as the writing center have gone under the radar because of internal changes to their system. After Mrs. Kate Scarbrough’s sudden retirement, there is a new face running the writing center: Ms. Jessi Sands . She has taken over the duties as head of the writing center and made it her goal to push through with the changes that need to take place, while also approving future changes that will improve the atmosphere of the writing center. The first changes to occur, have been in the writing center’s hours of operation. Ms. Sands states that the writ-
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ing center has “changed our operating hours from being open every day before and after school to only being open for three mornings and almost every afternoon except for Friday.” But the schedule changes do not end there. The next most notable change is the creation of a writing center seminar. This gives the writing center consultants the chance to still help with the writing center even with a busy schedule. Ms. Sands focuses on this fact stating, “For the writing center seminar, we wanted to create an actual seminar so that most of the tutors would already be in there. This way it wouldn’t be quite as difficult for those students to come work in the writing center. We also wanted to see if people were actually interested in having not quite a class for writing center, but still be in a classroom type atmosphere.” The writing center is also trying a
completely new technique for reviewing papers. Students will now read their paper out loud to listen for errors that they might not have caught otherwise. In some cases the consultants could feel some pressure to fix all of the errors, so the hope with the new system is that the consultee will try to fix what is needed first and then the consultant can assist. The goal of these changes is to enhance the writing center experience for the students who will need it in the future. One of the consultants senior Mary Morrison says, “Going to the writing center is extremely important, getting your essay peer reviewed will probably be the difference between a B and an A grade.” With each of these changes, the goal of the writing center is to improve upon student’s skills and to hopefully leave a positive impact on them.
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Topeka Civic Theatre updates technology by Kylie Hawes STAFF WRITER
Theatre and drama productions are a very positive and energetic environment, but for people with hearing impairments it may be difficult to attend a live production. Even with a normal hearing aid, if a person sitting nearby is eating popcorn, a hearing aid may take the attention off the production, and focus it on the popcorn. Topeka Civic Theatre partnered with the Sertoma Club of Topeka, wellknown for the annual Topeka Duck Race fundraiser, to implement new technology in the theatre that will improve the experience for people with hearing impairments. Vickie Brokke CEO of Topeka Civic Theatre said, “ The money from the Duck Race fundraiser is part of what is used to fund the hearing loop system… once they explained it to me and I shared it with some of my board and director volunteers, we were
like, ‘Yes.’” The device is manufactured by International Hearing Loop Manufacturers Association (IHLMA). The mission of IHLMA is “improving access to education and vocational rehabilitation services, and raising awareness… about the needs of people with hearing loss.” A study done by World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 56 million potential users would benefit from the use of a hearing instrument. IHLMA says Hearing Loops are “used to make communication easier for hearing instrument wearers.” When someone turns their hearing instrument to the setting ‘T’ (Telecoil), it picks up a magnetic signal provided by the device. From there, the device connects to the main microphone which will pick up audio signals, spoken words, sound effects, and it will amplify them. Brokke explained that before the new technology was implemented, people with hearing impairments would have
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to wear big headphones that did the same job. “In my heart, I have hope that this hearing loop system will help us touch and bring in a whole new population to see live theatre,” said Brokee. As new technology emerges, in situations like this it can make a big difference in people’s lives. Topeka Civic Theatre adopting these changes shows that this type of technology can be very beneficial for other local businesses in the community.
Blended learning improves classroom environment by Alyssa Flower CO-EDITOR Whiteboard tables, bouncy chairs, and bean bag chairs are some of the new favorite teacher items in Seaman High School this year. This is all because of a new teaching style called “Blended Learning.” Blended learning focuses on changing the classroom atmosphere by including new arrangements for a classroom that could better help students learn and grasp concepts. Multiple teachers in the English department received blended Learning items. Ms. Jessi Sands and Mr. Tim Collins both say that their new learning environments have been beneficial thus far in the year. Collins started the year off in an unusual situation, however. For the first few weeks of school, his classroom was missing desks and matching chairs. Students had to either sit on the ground and use their chair as a desk or sit in a chair and find some sort of hard surface to write on. “In reality, not having furniture
created only two minor issues: the first-it caused me to tweak my lesson plans...but not by much. The second, and this impacted students more than myself, writing proved difficult. With only chairs, it's tough to accomplish much sustained writing. In some ways not having furniture was a blessing, as it allowed me to get to know my classes and design a classroom environment best meeting their needs,” Collins said. Sands replaced her previous furniture with new whiteboard tables, stools that rock, and round tables with new chairs. She believes that the new additions to her classroom have had a positive impact on her students. She says, “The round tables make it much easier for me to do group work with my students, because we don’t have to rearrange any furniture. The rocking stools have also benefited the students that are always moving and can’t sit still without being disruptive. Already I’ve seen my students more engaged and interactive in their own learning with the furniture change. The new furniture also gives the illusion of having more space instead of having the whole room filled with 27 individual desks and chairs.” Both Collins and Sands recommend blended learning spaces for other teachers
and classrooms. “As the face of education seems to be enjoying great change, I think it's wise for teachers to consider the flexible options blended learning space provides. In speaking with colleagues from other districts, particularly those that are considered among the best in the state, we as a district are ahead of the game in meeting this challenge,” Collins said. Sands said, “I’ve found the training this summer to be very beneficial in helping me plan more student-centered lessons in the Sophomore classes I’ve been implementing them with. The furniture definitely helps, but actually using Blended Learning strategies, at least from my perspective, really is a game-changer in trying to reach all students. They work with one another more than I’ve seen in the past. Overall my room is really a more supportive, active learning environment.” Both Sands and Collins have been utilizing the new items in their rooms and have both expressed their excitement for education with their new additions. Page Design By Kylie Hawes
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Boys Soccer How is the team doing so far?
“We are doing alright I think. Overall we will have more wins. Honestly it’s just hard to get the whole team all on the same page sometimes. Right now we are 5-4. We are doing okay so far in the season, we have somethings that could be improved.” -Resse Snyder, 11
Football What are you looking forward to this season?
“Competing in the playoffs, trying to compete with the 6A teams in our league, and also trying to make a run at state.” -Mason Frederick, 12
Girls Tennis Who are your team leaders?
“Emma Biggs and I both are. We have the most experience, which makes others look up to us, and we can also help them if they need it.” -Emma Dowd, 11
Volleyball What are you looking forward to this season?
“The tournaments, making it to state, improving ourselves, and also getting another chance to beat Lansing.” -Mason Harter, 12
Girls Golf How is the team doing so far?
“I would say overall very well. Molly Biggs got first place, then I got second at the Shawnee Country Club. It’s been pretty exciting. Our team is very close with the Shawnee Heights team, score wise, and we tied with them our first tournament, and then our second tournament we beat them, which was a huge accomplishment.” -Sierra Hahn, 11
Cross Country Who are your team leaders?
“I would have to say the seniors are, because they are the oldest, and they have the most experience, which means they can help us out even more. I don’t really know who else the team leaders would be other than the seniors.” -Megan Allacher, 10
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What would you do with $1,000,000? Kamryn: Travel the world and look for the next available prince my age. Sam: Buy some jet skis for all my buddies. What celebrity would you take to Homecoming? Kamryn: Noah Centineo or Matthew McConaughey Sam: Jennifer Aniston If you could bring any fictional character to life, who would it be and why? Sam: Elmer Fudd. The dude just reminds me of Tyler Gooden and it’s hilarious. Kamryn: Jay Gatsby. I’d just want to see his house and go to one of his parties.
If you could bring any fictional character to life, who would it be and why? Jared: Snow White because she is lowkey hot! Mya: Ferb, so Trent Cox and I would become friends. What is your guilty pleasure? Mya: Probably ice cream. I could eat it three times a day. Jared: Washing my hair with mayonnaise.
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What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you in high school? Mya: I got made fun freshman year for getting the ball stuck between the rim and backboard. Jared: In Human Anatomy, I was sweating so bad during the pig dissection, I got sent home.
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If you could commit a crime and not get in trouble, what would you do? Carly: Rob a bank that has a lot of money. Trey: Steal Bill Gates’s and Jeff Bezos’s life earnings. What is your guilty pleasure? Carly: Tootsie Rolls. Trey: Dairy Queen blizzards.
What celebrity would you take to Homecoming? Phoebe: Chris Pratt. Tristan: Bernie Tuck.
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What would you do with $1,000,000? Phoebe: Keep enough to pay for college and a house, but then donate the rest. Tristan: Buy a decent-sized house and a Camaro, each with one payment, buy eight small houses and rent them out , then sell them when I’m 68. What celebrity would you take to Homecoming? Grayson: Cara Delevingne Trent: Rachel McAdams, no doubt.
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What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you in high school? Trey: All the times I’ve been on “Guess That Song” and done horribly. Carly: One time after school, I thought my car was dead for 30 minutes, but it was actually just in reverse, not park. If you could commit a crime and not get in trouble, what would you do? Tristan: Go 60 mph on 46th Street. Phoebe: Steal all of the pets from the Humane Society.
What current trend are you obsessed with or can’t stand? Grayson: Bandanas, or little scarf bandanas, in hair, around a bun or ponytail, around the neck or on jeans. Trent: Nothing hurts the soul more than the sight of kids spazzing out to Fortnite dances. If you could bring any fictional character to life, who would it be and why? Trent: Me and my bro Phineas would tear up summer 2K19. Grayson: Rick and Morty from “Rick and Morty.”