destination imagination group places 19th at Globals The Shores Destination Imagination (DI) team consisting of seniors Maddie Wilson, Magann Dykema, Anne Spielberger and freshman Marissa Pletcher placed 19th at Globals, which was held in Knoxville, Tenn., May 21-24. The team qualified for Globals by placing first at the state tournament on April 5 at Central Michigan University.
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Plan for $600,000 set for district By Katie Beemer Staff Writer
broadcast student selected for film-making challenge
Shores is now moving forward with plans for next year to spend the approximately $600,000 that will be coming in from the mileage that passed back in February 2014. The millage, Technology For Students, allows for an approximate 6 million more to be spent at Shores over the next 10 years. This money will come from taxpayers and will be used to fund various technological upgrades in the district. “Technology in education is a game-changer,” Principal Jennifer Bustard said. “The 21st century classroom depends on technology to enhance and to foster a high level of student engagement and to most importantly prepare our students for what they will need in college and in the workplace.” Shores has only made a plan for the first couple of years due to the rapidly changing nature of technology. Part of next year’s money will be used to supplement the technology general fund to replace funds lost by budget cuts. Approximately $54,000 will be
Senior Kelsey Nygren submitted a video titled “Dear June” and was selected as a nominee for the NO BULL Challenge. She is invited to attend The NO BULL National Education Conference and Teen Video Awards in Los Angeles. The Great American NO BULL Challenge is a social action organization that offers youth the opportunity to promote digital responsibility, leadership and social change using creativity, the power of peer-topeer education and the magic of filmmaking. NO BULL’s Teen Video Awards celebrates and promotes all those involved who brave the Challenge and stand up for change for the most important issues of our time. NO BULL’s annual campaign, national education conference, video-rich education resources, global video contest and awards show impacts millions of teens every year by spreading awareness about anti-bullying and digital responsibility in a unique and exciting way. NO BULL motivates and inspires youth to speak up, affect change at the youth level and demonstrate leadership skills through the creation of short film and public service announcements
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How the $600,000 will be spent Students, like junior Justice Thom, will see significant technology changes in 2014-15. $54,000 – update high school auditorium, high school cafeteria, and presentation systems at Churchill $65,000 – update the district’s computer network $40,000 – software subscriptions
$155,000 – update safety and security of all school buildings $50,000 – used to train teachers to use new technology $234,000 – overhaul Smart carts
spent on presentation needs, such as updating the high school auditorium and updating presentation systems at Churchill and in the high school cafeteria. Another $65,000 will go to updating the network, and $40,000 will go to software subscriptions. Shores will spend $155,000 updating the safety and security of all school buildings. In the 2013-2014 school year, Churchill and the high school received a video system to help limit the foot traffic coming in the door. This system will be installed in the other schools in the 2014-2015 school year. In addition, Shores will get more cameras and will install a lockdown button, which would allow the principal to lock down the entire school with a push of a button. One thing Shores will be doing that is unique from other schools is spending $50,000 to train teachers to use the new technology. This will ensure that teachers know how to integrate technology successfully. Finally, the biggest expense in the next school year will be the overhaul of the Smart carts which will cost $234,000. The school is unsure of which system they will upgrade to, but it will be Windows or Chromebook. Beyond the Smart cart change, some elementary classes will begin to pilot Chromebooks as high school classes have already done. Teachers are excited about the Smart cart upgrade. “I have been praising God since that happened,” English teacher Jolynn Walek said. “Right now, the current smart carts are so slow that nothing can be accomplished. The newer technology will significantly improve the various teaching tools we can use.” Beyond the first year, the main plan for the second year is to implement a one-to-one program. One-to-one refers to a program in which each student is issued a computer that is said student’s for the next four years. The laptop would be taken home at night, and it would be available to students 24/7. This is likely to be a valuable tool for students and teachers alike. The current plan is to buy Chromebooks, and Google Apps for an Education environment will be the primary tools of learning. Students are excited about the addition of the Chromebook. “That makes me really excited because now every student will have the opportunity to work on their homework at home and keep in touch with teachers if needed, ” freshman Haley Wiewiora said. This plan will start at the secondary level, grades 6-12, and possibly be extended to the elementary level later.
...to spend the millage Two students win vehicles at Ride with Pride assembly By Alex Rakowski Entertainment Editor A sophomore and a freshman were the big winners the second Ride with Pride assembly, which was held May 16 in the Sailor Center.
Sophomore Noah Sowles won the 1999 Honda Accord, which was donated by Ramos and Sons Towing and Auto Body. “I was so excited although, somehow, I was confident I was going to win even though there was a one in 10 chance of winning,”
said Sowles, who joined nine other students as finalists. A new addition was a moped, which also had 10 finalists. Freshman Lucas Payne was the lucky winner. “It felt pretty good winning the moped,” he said. “I had no idea I
was going to win. I will definitely ride it a lot.” Additionally, 18 other prizes, including Beat headphones, paddle board rentals and and iPad mini, were also given to students whose names were drawn from the PRIDE passes.
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Mona Shores High School • 1121 Seminole Road • Norton Shores, Michigan 49441
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Editorial EditorS Andrew Kromminga Annabella Olivares
Entertainment Editor Alex Rakowski
Profiles Editor Abby Bryson
FeatureS EditorS Abby Keessen Blake Robinson
Sports Editors Holly Fredericksen Cory Sander
Photo Editor Rachel Resterhouse On-Line Editor Abby Keessen Staff Katie Beemer Jack Eyke Sam Morse Jennie Peterson Adviser Warren Kent III The Sailors’ Log is a public forum for student expression distributed freely to students and faculty of Mona Shores High School.
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Take advantage of time away from school
School’s almost out, and the eagerness of the students is easily felt in the air. Through the humming of excitement, it is easy to forget the stress that so often comes with those summer days. Though high schoolers have the pleasure of sleeping in and being stress free from the daily grind, there are still assignments that need to be completed and expectations set for each individual. It may be summer vacation, but it is certainly not a vacation from work. For some, this stress may originate from Honors and AP courses. Being in advanced classes might pay off in the long run, but it would be difficult to deny the dedication and discipline it takes to finish a single course. Spending a number of those glorious summer nights writing essays that are required to be submitted via turnitin. com, or concluding note taking on one
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of the multiple books assigned to read is not how most teenagers envision their few months of liberation. For others, the tension may arise with a summer job. Friends want to go to the beach? Too bad. I have an afternoon of scrubbing dishes and serving food. Working on a nice, school-free day is undesirable and depressing enough to cause one ample amounts of irritation. Many on The Sailors’ Log staff can attest to that. It’s true.
Nobody desires to read literature allotted by mystery teachers or spit out long, painstakingly boring essays. Nobody gets excited over being stuck inside working instead of tanning on the beach. Nevertheless, the staff here would also like to remind everyone that, in spite of the many commitments, summer is ultimately about relaxation. It’s important that every student enjoys to the fullest their time away from 6 a.m. wake-up calls and prolonged hours of homework. Sure, going to a job may not be the most ideal situation, but at least it’s more attractive than being locked away for seven hours, five days a week. Summer is a safe haven and a time of fun. The days are brighter, the smiles are wider, and there is nothing that should deter each cheerful eye from enjoying it completely.
Work, Work, and More Work
Sophomore juggles school life, work life
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rom the second my alarm sings in the early hours of the morning till long after the sun retreats for the night, I am constantly on the move. It’s difficult to fit all that is asked of me into a single day, and I find that I am not alone with these feelings. Practically all teenagers with a job can relate to my pain. Between school, work, and homework, there’s hardly any time to breathe. However, being an employed teenager has it’s perks too, or else there wouldn’t be so many of us at Shores. First and foremost, kids tend to think of the money aspect. I think it’s safe to assume that this is the sole reason why we all applied for a job to begin with. For obvious reasons, the image of a stuffed wallet is intriguing to young adults, and having a job can provide that. Loose change is the ability to buy whatever one pleases without having to beg parents or live in their debt. Ultimately, in the minds of materialistic minors, money equals more freedom. Mom doesn’t have the money to buy my new boots? No problem. I’ll pay for it myself. However, as quoted by Stan Lee in his famous Spider-Man comic series, “With great power comes great responsibility.” As the number of dollars in the bank account rise with every paycheck, so does the desire to spend. Not to say spending is a bad thing, but as mistake-ridden creatures, high schoolers tend to dish out that cash onto undesirable products. There needs to be a line drawn on how much or how a column little a person can allow himself to spend, and on by Jennie what. Peterson I believe it to be true that getting a job is the initial stride into adulthood, providing one the opportunity to take steps toward becoming his or her own individual. This includes making decisions that had been previously pre-determined by an elder. Sure, I now have the means to buy that extremely cute (and extremely expensive) pair of shoes, but should I? Do I really need them? Will I have enough gas money? Crazy as it might sound, asking questions like these may prove and has proved for myself - useful in determining the pros and cons of a purchase. Spending unwisely only leads to negative results. Another perk that comes with being employed in high school is finally acquiring those time management skills. Granted, it may not sound as enjoyable as being able to buy new clothes, but it’s just as important. Since being employed, I discovered the benefits of carrying around a planner. I am now solely responsible for knowing when to
show up to work and making sure I’m there on time. My career as a server at The Village at Park Terrace wouldn’t last long if I was never present. And, being a rather forgetful being, I’ve found that this particular purchase was a smart one. Buying a planner can help with schoolwork as well because there has to be a balance established between the two. If one starts to preside over the other, than maybe having a job in high school isn’t the best choice. Like I mentioned before, learning how to manage time is crucial, especially to become a reliable adult and maintain future professions. Consider getting a job as a teenager as an opportunity to build positive habits. Use it as a taste for what life will be like in the “real world.” Whether for the money or the experience, there are certainly many reasons why kids are choosing to become employed earlier in life. But, despite all of this, it’s crucial that everyone first considers the other reality. A job is, as implied by its name, lots of work. There is a higher level of responsibility required of an individual, and it may not always be easy, but it’s up for them to decide if it’s worth it. In my personal experience, I tend to think it is.
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Feeling Festive?
Coast Guard Festival highlights summer
during the day and getting dressed up and riding rides at night. This festival is free. However, carnival rides do have a cost. Wristbands for rides are $20, but $17 with a coupon. The carnival opens at 2 p.m. and closes at 11 p.m. There is even and event called Festival Idol which is similar to the wellknown show American Idol. This event has a twist though, local performers will be performing. To register to sing, the cost is $25. People can register on-line at www. coastguardfest.org and click tickets or call (616) 846-5940. For more than 90 years, Grand Haven has had the privilege of hosting this event to people all around the world. Come get some pronto pups and enjoy the lakefront setting. I know I don’t want to miss out on Grand Haven’s biggest event of the year.
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids • June 17: Bruno Mars • June 20: Wiz Klahifa • July 25: Michael Buble • August 10: Katy Perry DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston • June 18: Luke Byran • June 21: One Republic • June 25: Dave Matthews Band • July 2: Goo Goo Dolls • August 22: Landy Antebellum Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, Sterling Heights • June 22: O.A.R. • July 2: The Fray
Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant • June 19: Hunter Hayes Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak • June 26: A Great Big World Firekeepers Casino, Battle Creek • July 5: Band Perry Silver Creek Event at Four Winds, New Buffalo • July 11: Train
The Fillmore, Detroit • June 29: Neon Trees • August 17: Passenger The Shelter, Detroit • June 6: Hoodie Allen
The Palace, Auburn Hills • July 28: Justin Timberlake Ford Field, Detroit • August 16, One Direction Comerica Park, Detroit • August 22: Eminem
Upcoming Festivals Electric Forest (June 26-29) Electric Forest is a camping music festival located in Rothbury at Double J resort. More than 50 bands and musicians will be playing at this threeday festival. Tickets prices vary. To buy tickets, go to electricforestfestival.com
Birthday Bash (Saturday & Sunday) The B93 Birthday Bash has been going on since 1993 and is back again this year better than ever. This two-day country festival take place at US131 Motorsports Park in Martin. This event has reserved seats, which cost $40 for each day. Also, there are free tickets available at special locations. To check locations or to buy tickets, go to b93.com. Parking passes are required to enter the event. These passes are $60 and include a Saturday and a Sunday pass. The line-up includes Dierks Bentley, Colt Ford, Jerrod Niemann, Lucy Hale, Parmalee, and Eric Paslay (Saturday), and Justin Moore, Brett Eldridge, Chase Rice, Cole Swindell, Will Hoge, The Cadillac Three, and Danielle Bradbery (Sunday). Saugatuck Waterfront Film Festival (June 12-15) Since 1999, Saugatuck has been lucky enough to hold the event known as the Waterfront Film Festival. This event helps filmgoers, actors, producers and directors from all over the United States share their independent films. Prices vary. To check prices and buy tickets, go to waterfrontfilm.org.
Lake Shore Art Festival (July 4 & 5) Every year, downtown Muskegon puts on an annual art show. This event includes blend of arts and crafts, music, and food. Free admission to public. Bike Time (July 17-20) Downtown Muskegon puts on a four-day event where riders from all over bring their bikes and enjoy music and vendors. Free admission.
Faster Horses (July 18-20) This is a three-day country festival in Brooklyn. Passes cost $180. This is a camping event. Lineup includes Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Keith Urban, Darius Rucker, and more. To buy tickets and check out the lineup, go to fasterhorsesfestival.com
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Summer always seems to put everyone is a good mood. No school, hanging out with your friends, no worries, and endless activities. With all these summer activities, they are sure to book one’s schedule. For me, my favorite summer activity is the 10-day Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven. This festival, which Opinion takes place July 25-Aug. by 3, will leave everyone Alex with endless activities Rakowski, and friends that will entertainment last forever. Activities editor include parades, fireworks, street dancing, ship tours, art show, car shows, and a carnival. I cannot wait to spend the last month of summer relaxing in Grand Haven while soaking up the sun at the beach
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Ice Cream ALternatives
Frozen Yogurt
Endearingly nicknamed froyo, frozen yogurt is somewhat healthier than ice cream. It has a lower fat content due to the use of yogurt instead of cream, which is used in ice cream, and generally less calories. To keep the extra nutrition, it is important to keep the serving size small and don’t become tempted by the array of unhealthy candy toppings. Adding fruits and granola is a good way to go.
Muskegon Area Places to Get Ice Cream Frozen Custard
Frozen custard has more egg yolk and more butter than ice cream, basically the only difference between the two, which gives it its creamier, silkier, and richer texture. Legally, frozen custard must contain 1.4 percent of egg yolk and 10 percent butterfat.
Frosty Oasis 2181 W Sherman Blvd. Whippi Dip 977 Pontaluna Road The Frosty Cove 2565 Lakeshore Drive Hannah Banana’s Ice Cream 2312 W Sherman Blvd.
Pinchtown Market 1050 W Western (Fricano’s Place) The Lakeside Emporium 1930, Lakeshore Drive Maranatha Sweet Shop 4759 Lake Harbor Road
“I scream, you scream, we A Col all scream for ice cream!” by Ab This is the feat anthem of kids all around the country when they hear the beloved ice cream truck jingle or when they stop at their favorite ice cream shop after a long day at the beach. Well, at least it’s my anthem. Ice cream is probably my favorite food, and I will eat it any time of the year, but there is just something better about eating it in summer. Maybe it’s just better licking it off a cone as it melts outside on a warm summer night. I would eat it every night if I felt I could get away with it. One of the reasons I love ice cream as much as I do is because of the good memories I associate with it. In elementary school, my mom would take me to TCBY to get frozen yogurt with gummy bears on it after my dentist appointments, probably completely undoing the teeth cleaning I had gotten less than 10 minutes before. On the last day of school in middle school, my neighbors and I would ride our bikes to the Lakeside Emporium and get ice cream. Their eskimo kiss ice cream, coconut ice cream with abundant amounts of chocolate chunks, is the best. I remember going to TCBY after cross country practices my sophomore year with sophomore Jackie Seward and freshman Sarah Resterhouse and laughing with them over our parfaits. Sophomores Katie Schouten and John Hunt, along with sophomore friends Kina Grotenhuis, Jackie Seward, and Raelyn Sells, have a memory that involved in impressive amount of ice cream. About 30 scoops of it. In the summer of 2012, they tackled the challenge of the Maranatha Monster. The Maranatha Monster is a
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Ice Cream ALternatives
Gelato
The Italian-style ice cream has three main differences from ice cream: the amount of fat, the temperature it is served at, and the amount of air churned into it. Gelato is made with a higher amount of milk and less cream compared to ice cream, leaving it with a much lower fat content. Gelato, contrary to ice cream, is churned slowly, so less air becomes added to it, making it denser than ice cream, which is churned hard and fast so there is a higher quantity of air.
Sorbet
What students say about ice cream “(I like) cookie dough because there is so much cookie dough goodness. I like cookie dough anyway, but if you have cookie dough plus ice cream, you can’t go wrong. Whoever created cookie dough ice cream is a genius, and I would like to meet them.” Joseph Vanarendonk, sophomore
“(My favorite ice cream) depends on my mood. But while at home my favorite flavor is Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Therapy. But generally while going out my favorite is mint chocolate chip with loads of hot fudge.” Jackie Seward, sophomore
Sorbet is the dairy-free, egg-free, option of the frozen dessert category. Because of its lack of cream and milk, it has fewer calories than ice cream, but it has more sugar. It is flavored with fruit juice or a flavored syrup and is churned just like ice cream, which gives it its special texture.
Sherbet
While it closely resembles sorbet, the biggest difference between the two is that sherbet can contain milk fat, one or two percent, or egg white. It also may contain gelatin for texture.
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The next time anyone sees art teacher Ninette Hooijenga, she will probably be traveling cross country in her 1975 RV. “(I want to) create watercolor journals of my adventures.” Hooijenga said. “(I also want to) see a night full of stars without light pollution, paint it, and live each day like it is my last.” Although she says seeing students create art is fun, Hooijenga said she’s excited about the next step in her life. “I am looking forward to my third
and final career,” Hooijenga said. “Full-time artist.” Now, she said she is ready to retire from her 20 years as a teacher at Shores, where she joins three other teachers in retiring. “I wanted to retire while I still liked my job and the students,” said Hooijenga, who started as an elementary teacher, then moved onto middle school before coming to the high school in 2000. Art teacher Danielle BensonFennell said that this summer, Shores will lose a “wild and crazy woman” with more than 30 years of experience working with kids.
“She’s a very creative and freespirited person, which is perfect,” Benson-Fennell said. “She thinks outside the box, that’s for sure.” Hooijenga said the school provided extra incentive for her retirement this year through a buyout, which means she will be paid a bonus for retiring this year. Her students, Hooijenga said, are a source of her happiness at school. “Most of my great memories deal with the things my students have said, done or created in the art room,” Hooijenga said. “Watching students surprise themselves when they look at what they created is amazing.”
Art teacher Ninette Hooijenga will retire after 20 years at Shores. (RachelResterhouse)
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Jazz teacher enjoyed musical groove By Abby Bryson Profiles Editor
Rod Schaub, who spent 13 years at Shores, said he looks forward to playing rather than teaching. (Rachel Resterhouse)
For Rod Schaub, the Guitar Methods and Jazz Band teacher, magic happens when musicians are able to feel the music. “It’s really just about making music feel good,” Schaub said. “Once you get to the nice musical groove, it’s nice.” This year, after 13 years of teaching young musicians at Shores, Schaub said he is ready to retire. After he retires from his current position, Schaub said he is going to do more with film and music. “I have a film company and a couple films I want to make,” Schaub said. “I also want to try lots of different
kinds of music. I want to play, versus teach.” Schaub said that the best part of his job is the “nice musical groove” that happens when good musicians are able to move beyond the technique and feel the music. One recent time when this happened was when the Jazz Band played “Sunset” and “Blackbird” by Eliot in class. “I just sounded like music,” Schaub said. “Everything flowed. It felt really good even though it was seven-thirty in the morning. I just sat back and enjoyed it.” Schaub said he has enjoyed working at Shores and that he will miss it when he is gone. “It’s the best place I’ve ever worked,” Shaub said. “I won’t miss getting up at six thirty, but I will miss the students and being part of a really good team of teachers.”
As the students of Shores are walking out of the doors for the last time this school year, four teachers will be the walking out for their last times. Now, it is their time to relax and enjoy life after Shores.
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Lorey all business for 40 years By Abby Bryson Profiles Editor
After 34 years of teaching, 22 at Shores, Spanish and French teacher Judy Blackledge said she looks forward to spending time with family. (Chloe Grigsby)
Language teacher bids adieu By Abby Bryson Profiles Editor
For the past 22 years, Spanish and French teacher Judy Blackledge has been leading students to be able to speak a new language. “I love seeing ‘the light go on’ with one of my students in the middle of class,” Blackledge said. “I love to see their talents outside of the classroom and talking to them individually about whatever is on their minds.” This was Blackledge’s last year at Shores, however, she said she is ready to move on to a new scene. “I have mixed feelings about retirement,” Blackledge said. “I am looking forward to the next step in my life. However, I will miss seeing the students and doing what I love to do. I have also made some wonderful friends on the teaching staff and will miss seeing them on a regular basis.”
One friend who says she will miss Blackledge is Spanish teacher Jen Ashby. “She’s kind,” Ashby said. “She’s highly talented at what she does, and she cares about kids. To me, she is a really great friend.” Although Ashby said she is losing her friend, she said the school is also losing a wonderful teacher. “Shores is definitely losing a lot of experience and great ideas,” Ashby said. “Also, a fun colleague.” After 34 years of teaching, Blackledge said she will be doing, “Anything I want, anytime I want.” “In reality,” Blackledge said. “I plan to read, spend time with my family, go camping, and anything else that looks interesting.” Yet Blackledge said she has loved working as a teacher. “It’s been a wonderful time at Shores,” Blackledge said. “I will really miss it.”
For current students, using a computer is second nature. However, in 1991, business teacher Sue Lorey, who is retiring after 40 years in education, had to teach students how to use a new-fangled gadget called a “mouse.” This was the beginning of the transition from typing classes on typewriters to creating computer labs. On June 12, Lorey will leave Shores after 23 years as she is one of four retiring teachers. “I love my profession, but it is just time,” she said. “I have mixed emotions about retiring, but I am looking forward to having time to pursue things I haven’t had time to do while teaching.” In her career as an educator, Lorey has taught at the middle-school level, the highschool level and the junior-college level. She has taught business, English, typing, shorthand, office practice, medical and legal transcription, multimedia, desktop publishing, and technical writing. Lorey is also the adviser for Business Professionals of America, where she said she made some of her best memories. One in particular is when her BPA students presented her with a poster-size picture of her in a robe that they took at a state conference. She said the students presented it to her during an all-school assembly. While Lorey has touched the lives of many students, it is her peers who also have fond memories of her. “(I will miss) her sense of humor,”
Business teacher Sue Lorey is retiring from teaching after 40 years. (Rachel Resterhouse) business teacher Judy Hunt said. “At lunch, she makes us laugh and reduces us to tears because we’re laughing so hard.” Hunt said she will also miss Lorey’s professionalism, expertise, and calm and easy manner, along with her maturity. Lorey said she is eager to have more free time in which she plans to spend with her family. “I am excited to be able to spend more time with family,” Lorey said. “I have a sister in Texas, a niece in Virginia, relatives in Germany that I will be able to visit more often than I do now. I also have two daughters and three grandchildren and will be able to give them more of my time. I am open to new possibilities.”
Early Bird Gets the Worm
Would a later start time benefit students? By Jefferson Eyke Staff Writer
Starting school later would allow students to sleep in later, which could help with benefiting their performance in academics and athletics. (Rachel Resterhouse) “I’m more awake in the morning than I am later in the day,” she said. Sophomore Tyjuan Thirdgill, who said he gets 5-6 hours of sleep on an average night, said he would benefit from a later start. “It would (benefit myself), simply because my mind is more active later in the day,” he said. Lack of sleep in teens can lead to a variety of effects
Don’t Panic, It’s Organic Organic food becoming latest fad to healthier living By Abby Keessen Center Section
The popularity of eating organically is reaching new heights, and senior Sam Morse is all for it. “I think it’s great,” Morse said. “People need to take a stand against the harms that GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) bring to the world. It also makes the demand for organic products go up, hopefully making it cheaper to live the healthier lifestyle.” Recently, a local area blueberry farmer and 1978 Shores graduate, Steve Paul, and his partner John Nelson transitioned their farm to produce organic blueberries. Paul Nelson Farm, located on 5001 Airline Road, is starting its second certified organic season. Paul says the worst part of organic farming is battling the weeds. Morse can attest to that having experienced it first hand when she worked on Funny Farm, an organic farm, last summer. “Working at the farm was eye opening,” Morse said. “There’s so much effort behind a good product, especially in the food realm. Weeding was by far the most laborious task I have done, not only because they were very big, but also because it took five hours to do a mere two rows.” Even with that said, Paul and many other farmers have weeded through the advantages and difficulties and decided that the extra effort is worth it in the end because of the many benefits. However, extra nutrition is not a ben-
efit. Because the use of the term organic has become so common in society and often used without knowledge of what it actually means, there are assumptions that have been made that organic food is more nutritious, but they are misguided. “The nutrient content of organic and non-organic crops is the same, so organic foods don’t contain anything that is better than non-organic,” science teacher Jennifer Adams said. “They just don’t have pesticide, residues, or additives serving as things like color enhancers or preservatives.” According to the Mayo Clinic, significantly less pesticides exist in organic food than conventionally grown food. USDA requirements greatly restrict or prohibit food additives, processing aids, and fortifying agents, “including preservatives, artificial sweeteners, colorings and flavorings, and monosodium glutamate.” “Pesticides can have detrimental effects, especially on children, but they are regulated by the EPA and safety levels have been determined,” Adams said. “All producers must adhere by EPA safety standards or risk losing funding for their farms.” Organic farming is also beneficial for the environment. According to growersorganic.com, organic agriculture is not just farming sans pesticides, but “it is a method of farming which partners with nature rather than altering or controlling natural processes.” “We are finding that our soil health is much improved with a lot more biological activity going on than in traditional farming, “ Paul said. “Another thing that
we see is the products that we use for pests are much, much easier on beneficial insects so we are basically leaving them alone to help us out. In traditional farming, the products are much more indiscriminate and kill most everything.” To add to the confusion, sometimes the terms “natural” and “organic” are used interchangeably, but they are not the same. According to organicitsworthit.org, the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture do not have regulations about what can be labeled natural, so assumptions about those foods being less processed and not containing any hormones are wrong. “I do eat natural food (also). It’s important to check where the food is sourced from, to see if it has a GMO make up,” Morse said. “If it’s a bagged or boxed item, I check to see if it has the approved “non-GMO” stamp, the one with the butterfly on it.” To become USDA certified organic, there are certain requirements farmers, ranchers, and food processors must meet. They must, according to the USDA website, “preserve natural resources and biodiversity, support animal health and welfare, provide access to the outdoors so the animals can exercise their natural behaviors, only use approved materials, do not use genetically modified ingredients, receive annual onsite inspections, and separate organic food from non-organic food.” According to the Mayo Clinic website, for an item to bear the USDA seal, it must meet the requirements or the product must be at least 95 percent organic.
“With many attitudes changing and pests getting more rather than less persistent with traditional chemistries, we decided four years ago to go organic,” Paul said. “My partner has been organic for close to 20 years in Mishawaka, Indiana. With buying local becoming bigger and bigger, we thought it would fill a niche in this area.” While many of the practices on the Paul Nelson Farm were organic, they could not call themselves organic until they received the USDA certification, which they received in time for the 2013 growing season. “To become certified, you go through a three-year cleansing period,” Paul said. “You farm organically for three years and then request to become certified. You are assigned a certifier and they come and inspect your records (ALL records) and your farm and if at the end of your inspection the certifier finds everything in order, you are certified for that year. You then have to repeat the process every year.” While Adams does not make an effort to eat organically because of the extra expense and lack of better ingredients, Morse tries hard and even goes the extra mile to shop at The Health Hut,1519 E River Rd., and the farmer’s market when it is in season. “It’s important to be kind to the earth, and I find that pesticides and big food corporations and GMOs are detrimental for a lot of reasons,” Morse said. “It makes me feel better that I do not support them, and it makes me feel good to eat fresh food, rather than “food” laced with preservatives.”
f e a t u r e The Sailors’ Log • Wednesday, June 4, 2014
“Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” Are these words spoken by Benjamin Franklin truly the case when it comes to high school students? According to Bed-StuyPatch.com, throughout the nation, numerous school districts have pushed start times for their schools later as evidence shows later start times benefit students more. Shores Principal Jennifer Bustard said, “I definitely think that allowing time for kids to sleep in would help, but 80 percent of our student population participates in fine arts or sports, so it really wouldn’t impact (them) because they would be getting home at midnight (on days of sporting events or concerts), and it actually would defeat the process.” However, research shows that a later start time would benefit students. Dr. Richard Schwab, co-medical director at the Penn Sleep Center, conducted a study involving 280 students at a suburban high school near Philadelphia. His survey revealed that, “Teenagers need more sleep than adults [eight to nine hours vs. seven to eight], and their circadian rhythms are phase shifted so that their ideal bedtime is midnight to 1 a.m.; yet they have to get up at 6:30 or earlier for high school. High schools should start at 8:30 or 8:45 in the morning.” According to Dr. Schwab’s study, 90 percent of students who start school at 7:30 a.m. and end at 2:25 p.m. said their academic performance would improve if school started later in the morning. Students from Shores are mixed about starting school later in the morning. Freshman Erin Bordeau opposed starting later in the morning and said 7:40 was a good time to start school.
on students learning. DeAnna Smalligan, who teaches health, anatomy, and biology, said, “For learning, the brain rehearses information learned from that day during sleep, (which is why it is so important for students to get the correct amount of sleep).” Senior Colten Hutson said a later start time would help with academics. “It’d give me time to study for a big test in the morning,” Hutson said. According to Better-HealthChannel.com, students who typically score C’s, D’s, or F’s on tests and homework usually get half an hour less of sleep per night than students who regularly get A’s and B’s on tests and assignments. Although pushing the school’s start time is nice, there is the problem with the difficulties of implementing a later start time and staying in school later in the day. Bed-Stuy.com said many parents and students don’t favor a later start time as it messes with sports schedules, homework time, and everyone’s daily routines. Junior Gavin Hunter said he dislikes the idea of a later start time. “I would have less time for activities later in the day,” Hunter said. Bustard said finding a schedule that satisfies everyone is a difficult task. “The biggest challenges that high schools see across the country is striking a balance by meeting all the graduation requirements,” Bustard said. “And then, the biggest issue becomes the after-school curricular activities from fine arts to athletics to debate.” The question is, will Shores be implementing this new policy in the near future? Bustard said, “The model we are using meets the needs of the majority of students, so we are not looking forward to any change in the near future.”
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s p o Senior’s hit r wins County t for baseball s The Sailors’ Log • Wednesday, June 4, 2014
The varsity baseball team defeated ReethsPuffer 7-6 on a walk off single in the bottom of the eighth by senior Julian Loera to win the County championship on Saturday, May 3, at Marsh Field. “It felt really good to get that game winner,” Loera said. “There’s no better feeling to get that hit that wins the County tournament. I was thinking fastball all the way, and I got my pitch. I just wanted to drive it.” However, Loera’s heroics almost didn’t happen. Loera The Sailors were down 6-5 in the final inning with two outs when junior Dugan Dieselberg hit a pop-up back to the mound where nobody on Reeths-Puffer would take charge. The ball fell between several players standing around the mound, and sophomore Tyler Trovinger scored to even the score. “I know that any baseball game is not over until the last out is made,” coach Bill Lent said. “However, I do have to admit that when (Dieselberg) hit that ball I felt it was over because it should have been. But when I looked out where the ball would land and I saw confusion and chaos, I knew we were back in the driver’s seat to win that game.” The team started the day defeating Whitehall 3-1 and Orchard View 15-4 to get to the championship game. – Cory Sander, sports editor
Junior qualifies for state; freshman wins 800 at City
Junior Jasmine Gulley was the only member of the girls’ track team to advance to the state meet, which will take place May 31. Gulley place second in the long jump at the regional meet at Grand Haven on May 16-17. Overall, the team placed 12th at the meet. Gulley was also the lone OK Black conference meet champ in the long jump. The meet took place at Resterhouse Shores on May 8. Gulley won the long jump with a leap of 16-11.5. The Sailors took fifth place at the City meet on May 2 at Whitehall. Reeths-Puffer was the overall winner with 124 points while Shores had 50 points. Freshman Sarah Resterhouse was the only Sailor to get first place. She won the 800meter run with a time of 2:30.9. “I felt good after the race because I won,” Resterhouse said. – Holly Fredericksen, sports editor
Juniors lead golf to conference, City crowns
Senior Marquon Sargent has been a standout athlete in both football and track. He qualified for three events at the state meet in track. (Rachel Resterhouse)
Senior dominates track season By Holly Fredericksen Sports Editor
If there is one name that dominated the spring sports season, it is “Marquon Sargent.” Sargent led the boys’ track team all year, and he qualified in one individual event and two relays for the state meet, which took place this past Saturday. “(This season) has gone great,” said Sargent, who competed in the 100, the 400 relay and the 800 relay at the state meet, which took place after The Sailors’ Log went to press. “It’s not completely 100 percent where I want it to be because I still lack in some categories, but after all the hard work I put in this track season, it has definitely gotten me to the point where I wanted to be at the end of my season, which is at state.” At City, where Shores took second just 1.67 points behind Fruitport, Sargent was a part of three winning events. He won the 100 and the 200 while anchoring the 400 relay team with
seniors Jared Steger and Mike Grissom, and junior Matt Schuiteman. “I’ve put in a lot of hard work this year compared to my other years running track,” said Sargent, who played football in the fall. “This year, I’ve gotten a lot faster, so it puts me in better shape winning wise because I’m able to have the extra burst I need to win it at the end.” The City meet also saw the 1,600 relay team (senior Steven Knox, senior Adreon Billips, Grissom, and junior Ryan Wasilewski) win. Billips also won the high jump. Sargent also showed his dominance at the conference meet, where the team placed third. Sargent won four events, including the 100, the 200, the 800 relay and the 400 relay with Steger, Grissom, and Schuiteman. Billips also won the high jump. In addition to Sargent, four others also participated at the state meet. Billips qualified in the high jump while Steger, Grissom, and Schuiteman
joined Sargent in both relays. Sargent, who transferred from Muskegon Heights before his junior year, said sports haven’t always been easy. “It’s been rough from the start, but as I stuck with it over the years, it’s gotten better,” Sargent said. “Sports taught me a valuable lesson on brotherhood and being able to trust someone and know that they will have my back at all times. Playing sports has given me a chance to meet new people and become close with them like a family.” Next fall, Sargent will attend Grand Valley State University on a football scholarship. “I’m going to miss hanging with my friends before and after practice,” Sargent said. “Mostly, I’ll miss the family I grew with, but I’m looking forward to meeting new people and being able to experience new things. I have another chance at playing in a high level, so it has all been a blessing to me.”
While it has been an up-and-down season for the Sailor boys’ golf team, Shores did win both the OK Black and the City meet. At the OK Black tournament, Shores finished with a score of 313, which was 25 strokes better than runner-up Kenowa Hills. Juniors Mitchell White (77), Riley Duff (77), and Glen Kastelic (78) were the top three finishers. White, Duff, Kastelic and junior AJ Ringelberg were named All-Conference White members, and junior Grant Norris received Honorable Mention All-Conference. The Sailors also rounded up their 13th City championship in the past 14 years on Wednesday, April 30, at Stonegate Golf Club. Shores shot 288, which is one of the five lowest scores in school history. “I am very proud of our performance as a team,” coach Scott Volkmann said. “One of our team goals was to win City. I thought we rebounded from a poor performance on Monday (April 28) at the Mona Shores Spring Classic. I called the team out, and they stepped up on Wednesday.” The team almost swept the tournament taking the top four places and sixth place. White took first, shooting a tournament best 69 and winning medalist honors. “Mitchell played very well, but his score didn’t reflect just how solid his round was,” Volkmann said. “Anytime you break 70, you are playing great golf. It could have been 65 or 66 very easily. I expect him to lead our team and to be in contention for medalist honors at every tournament. He is maturing and growing as a young man. I value the relationship I have with Mitchell and am excited to coach him for the rest of his high school career.” Placing after White came Ringelberg (72, second), Duff (73, third), Kastelic (74, fourth), and Norris (76, sixth). “It felt really good to win the City tournament as a team and individually,” White said. “Coming up through high school, I saw Andrew VanAelst win it my freshman year, Reed Hyrenwhich my sophomore year, and now, it was my turn. It’s pretty cool.” – Cory Sander, sports editor
Girls’ tennis captures OK Black title, sophomore wins City
While only one individual won a City title, it was a team effort to capture the conference championship. Shores won four flights at the OK Black tournament to clinch the conference title. Senior Claire DeYoung (No. 1 singles), sophomore Sophie Gossett (No. 2), sophomore Madison Hronek (No. 3), and seniors Emily Klemp and Erika Vanderlaan (No. 1 doubles) all won their conference flight. Hronek “It was very nice to win conference, especially the way the dual and conference meet played out,” coach Craig Kelley said. However, the team did not have the same success at
the City meet, falling 11 points behind North Muskegon, which won the title with 52 points. “We had a good shot at winning the title,” Kelley said. “North Muskegon’s team was built for tournament play a little bit more than ours, but we have a few flights where I thought we could make up the difference.” The only winner for Shores was Hronek. “I felt really good because I won,” Hronek said. “I wasn’t expecting to win, but I thought I would get pretty far because I won last year too.” Hronek lost only two games in her first two matches on the way to the final, along with recording her second golden set, a set which is won without giving up a single point, of the season.
“Madison competes so well. She has the ability to focus on every single point, and that really wears down her opponents, as she did in the finals against a good player from North Muskegon,” Kelley said. “I am really excited to see what she can accomplish in the next two years since she is only a sophomore.” The Sailors finished their season with a record of 5-4-1 overall. “The season went well,” Kelley said. “We continued to improve throughout the season and came on very strong at the end. The girls did very well for having their third coach in four years. That is a lot of adjusting to do. They took it in stride and competed very well.” – Holly Fredericksen, sports editor