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BPA 11 BPA students qualified for the state competition, which will be held March 20-23 at the Amway Grand in Grand Rapids. The following BPA students took first in their category at regionals: •John Burnett, senior •Bryan Hendryx, senior •Caleb Kilgore, senior •Jacklyn Merillat, senior •Cade Messinger, senior •Colt Pena, junior •Bryton Woirol, senior •Kelsey Nygren, senior
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Thursday, February 13, 2014 Volume 52 • Edition 5
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Mona Shores High School • 1121 Seminole Road • Norton Shores, Michigan 49441
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County schools seek millage Get out for technology improvements & Vote By Katie Beemer Staff Writer Technology, and how much it is used, is perhaps the defining point of the current teenage generation. Those in high school right now have grown up in a unique time, for they have been some of the first to pilot new technology as it is invented. On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the increased use of technology in Muskegon County schools and the funding for the new systems will be brought to a vote. Shores, and other schools in the county, need money for technology, and having tried all other options, are turning toward a millage, which is a vote by the taxpayers saying that they will pay a certain amount of dollars more on their property taxes to fund a specific program. In this case, the program is “Technology 4 Students.” The millage is different than a local bond, which Shores has tried two times. Local bonds, passed in 2005 and 2009, provided for technology funds for equipment and only lasted for a few years. However, the m i l l a g e provides 10 years of support, and it can be used for a variety o f resources and services,
Technology, like the iPad used by senior Ryan Brady, is the wave of the present and the future for education. That is why Muskegon County schools are proposing a technology millage that will benefit all county public schools. The vote will be Feb. 25. (Rachel Resterhouse) giving schools more flexibility. systems. In the case of Shores, it would “We can use (the money) for likely give an additional $160 to training, for software, for support, spend per pupil every year for for professional services, things we the next 10 years. There are 3,800 couldn’t use the money for if this students at Shores; that is an was a bond,” Technology Director additional $608,000 per year. Lane White said. “With a local “(Passing bond, you can the millage only use it for is) common equipment.” sense,” math H o w e v e r, teacher Tracy some upgrades For more information Saucedato equipment about the millage, go to Geoghan will be www.monashores.net said. “We expected. /technology-millage/ need to keep “ T h i s up with technology; we just need the millage would pay for the tools to do it.” update of the smart carts, which The money would be spent in would significantly improve various ways, including updating education and reliability of those both the security of the building machines,” broadcast teacher Dave and the technology hardware and Please see MILLAGE, page 10
What Local public school leaders and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District (MAISD) have been discussing ways to adequately fund technology. Improved technology in the hands of more students will help them become more competitive and will prepare students to be college and career ready. In addition, funds will be used to purchase and maintain technology to secure buildings. Local school district boards of education have passed resolutions that require the MAISD to put the millage on the ballot. When Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Where Go to the polling place for your regular elections What it Means for Shores This millage, which would be in effect for 10 years would bring approximately $600,000 per year to the Mona Shores School District. School personnel said this money would be used for enhanced safety and security systems as well as upgrading current computer technology in classrooms.
School board president passes away after serving 20 years By Mandy Versalle Co-Editor-In-Chief This past Christmas, Shores lost a loyal member of its family. School Board President Linda Kelly passed away at the age of 68 after serving for more than 20 years on the board. Kelly had recently fallen ill, but an exact cause of death was not listed. Kelly “She had a historical perspective that was very valuable, and she was
known for keeping [the board] focused on what was best for the students,” Superintendent Dave Peden said. “She was a former teacher herself and stayed true to that. She was very level-headed and would always guide the discussion back to teaching and learning.” Kelly had been actively serving and participating in the Shores community since the 1980s. She briefly resigned from the board in 2008 after the passing of her husband but later returned in 2010 to take on the role of president. “She had a great deal of interaction with the community and was a cheerleader for all of our
programs,” Peden said. Principal Jennifer Bustard also said Kelly was often seen at community events supporting the Shores families. Kay Olthoff will fill Kelly’s position as the new School Board President. “[Kelly’s] expectations for excellence never wavered, as she always championed rigor for all students in three areas: academics, the arts, and athletics,” Bustard said. “Her vast experience and knowledge of our community and the tradition of excellence will be missed, and her contributions will always be remembered.”
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Vote ‘yes’ on Feb. 25 LOG Technology millage will benefit Shores School district
Mona Shores High School • 1121 Seminole Road • Norton Shores, Michigan 49441
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Rachel Resterhouse On-Line Editor Abby Keessen Staff Katie Beemer Shayna Hoch Monika Litynski Sam Morse Jennifer Peterson Alex Rakowski 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.
More information can be found at the following on-line sites: • www.thesailorslog.com (contains current stories, photos, etc.) • www.monashoressports.com (contains current Sailor sports information) • Facebook Page: Photos from all events throughout the school year can be found at the “MSHS Yearbook” page. Like the page to stay updated. • Twitter: @thesailorslog (provides easiest way to get information to readers) • Email: kentw@monashores. net (provides readers with a way to communicate with the staff) The Staff editorial is the opinion message selected by the 11-person editorial board of The Sailors’ Log. The letters to the editor section is the opinion of our readers. All letters to the editor must be signed. The Sailors’ Log is printed by Hi-Lites Graphics, Inc., 1212 Locust Street, Fremont, Michigan 49412.
New technology can change things. We at The Sailors’ Log are in favor of the millage that will allow approximately an additional $600,000 for Shores per year for the next 10 years. With this kind of money, we can catch up to the competition and make Shores better. We could have Smart carts, ones that work to their capabilities and an efficient network, one that is not bogged down. Using this technology, both the broadcast department and the auditorium will get much needed upgrades. Broadcast is still using analog cameras which causes announcements to be grainy. If we get this grant, then they can get new digital cameras. In terms of the auditorium, they could get a new lightboard, which would drastically increase the quality of our shows. Beyond these things, it will move our school into an era marked by technology. We will have the capa-
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bilities to send our students to college and to the workforce prepared. The school would be safer because the millage would allow us to improve our security system. It’s even likely that given this
money, Shores’ will become a 1-to-1 district, which means that Shores will give every single student a personal computer to use. This would help students who might not have computer access at home to be able to do their homework, and it would make checking out COWS (laptops for the classroom) easier because teachers would not have to do that. It would be a huge advantage to have this in our schools. But the decision is not up to us at The Sailors’ Log. We cannot all vote, but those of us who can will. If the technology is available, and it will drastically change and improve education, there is no reason not to pass it. We need the support of other students who can vote. Shores’ students need to bond together once again this year to vote to improve our school. On Feb. 25, 2014, those of us who can should vote, and we should vote “yes.”
Senior finds voice again through hard work
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have been singing randomly, obsessively, obnoxiously for as long as I can remember.” Taylor Swift said those words, and I could not agree with her more. I underwent brain surgery in 2007 and suffered a stroke. Before that, one of my favorite hobbies was singing. While I won't call myself a prodigy, I could hold my own, keep in key, and put a smile on a column those willing by to listen to my Annabella songs in choir Olivares and talent shows. While I was under anesthesia, they put a breathing tube down my throat, which was left there for five days. While I am so thankful for my life, the tube injured my vocal chords. With my speech impairment, I thought that I would never be able to sing again. I tried sporadically to get my vocal range back and thought I never would. I had a vocal coach when
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(Rachel Resterhouse) and starting to get pessimistic about the whole thing. That is when I saw my dad’s microphone just sitting there. I decided I would give singing another shot. Getting back to that microphone felt so good and natural even if I was bad at it. It doesn’t matter if people are exceptional or awful at whatever they are trying to do. As long as in their heart they are carefree, loving what they do, and giving themselves a sense of self-satisfaction, they will always be on top in my book. I practice my butt off everyday, and I am starting to
show improvement. I know that it is not the best singing I have ever done, but it is my best at that moment. “Whenever I have a problem I just sing, and then I realize my voice is worse than my problem.” While the author of that is unknown, I completely agree with keeping humor alive in singing. I am still selective about whom I will sing in front of, if anyone, but I do it for myself. I love to sing and will continue to do what I love. No matter what voice I have, I will always be heard.
Newspaper encourages readers to submit letters to the editor The Sailor’s Log staff encourages our readers to send letters. However, not all letters can be published, and the editorial board reserves the right to edit letters for clarity. Guest commentaries and stories may be
included if the staff feels they enhance coverage of a unique topic. No material will be printed which is libelous, advocates illegal activity, or which in poor taste. Attacking our ideas is fine; personally attacking our writers is not. Remember,
everyone has the right to his or her own opinion, including you. Please sign and submit your letters to room 501, Mona Shores High School, 1121 Seminole Road, Muskegon, MI 49441 or via thesailorslog@gmail.com.
Under Pressure
Seniors pushed to attend certain college
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Artwork by Carly Switzer what I am looking for. They have been trying to get me to go to Calvin College because they think it would
be the best fit for me and it would make me a better person, but I don’t agree with them. The reason they want me to attend Calvin College is because my step-mom is the head pastor there. The ways they have tried to convince me have been as little as getting me a Calvin sweater and Calvin mugs to even arranging a lunch with the president of Calvin. But what my dad and step-mom don’t know is that I have already decided to attend Grand Valley State University next fall. I have not told them about my decision partially because I do not want to disappoint them. It is also going to be a little awkward when I tell them that their five months of pressuring me has been for nothing. My family does affect my decision about which college I want to go to, but it is my future we are talking about. I chose the college that interests me and that I wanted to go to, not one that was forced on me by certain parts of my family.
Student activist stands up for beliefs
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veryone has something they are passionate about. Whether it is sports, a certain cause, or performing, that one passion can lead one to go on certain adventures in order to pursue that passion. Being the voice for the unborn is something that I am passionate about, Monika and millions of Litynski others around the Staff Writer country are as well. This year, once again, I went to Washington, D.C., to participate in the March for Life that was held on the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade on Jan. 22. The March is a huge demonstration in protest in front of Congress with hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country who are just as passionate as I am, or even more, to protect the life of the unborn and to abolish abortion. Before the March, there are usually a few people from
Congress who speak to the masses about their experiences with abortion and how it has impacted their lives. During the entire time that we are walking, there are chants going on, different groups speaking about the destructive nature of abortion, and people handing out certain things like stickers or pamphlets. On the eve of the March, there is a huge mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception that is incredible with about 40,000 people in attendance; the Basilica is bursting at the seams with people. In addition to the mass, there are different groups praying
throughout the night so that the march goes well, and so that Roe vs. Wade will be overturned someday soon. When the local abortion clinic here in Muskegon closed, I was ecstatic because every human being, no matter how big or small, has the right to life. Before the clinic closed, I occasionally participated in the protest of praying the rosary, in addition to other prayers, outside of it every Saturday morning. The reason why I got involved with the Right to Life Campaign was after I saw the movie October Baby, a movie about a girl who finds out she was almost aborted after she
collapses on stage and her journey to find out why her mother chose to try to abort her. The movie hit home because over the past few years I have thought of committing suicide a few times, but the only things keeping me from doing it are my future and the life that I want to show to the children I will have in the future. It isn’t just the women having the abortions who are affected by the experience. Men experience emotional trauma, just like the women. According to the Silent No More Campaign, about 80 percent of women regret having their abortion later in life after they have had it and sometimes even having other children. Knowing that so many people want to stand up for the right of the unborn gives me warm and fuzzy feelings because it is awesome that so many people care about the unborn and how so many people can be affected by one decision to end a life before it has the chance to live.
The Sailors’ Log staff has been eavesdropping on your conversations in the halls and the classrooms. So, we will be responding to those questions and statements. In other words, we have been a fly on the wall... “There should be two lanes in the hallway. One slow lane and one swag lane.” – junior girl The Sailors’ Log: We’re guessing you feel this way because you want to walk in the slow lane. “(Freshman)Max DeVoogd is obviously a legend.” – sophomore boy TSL: Of course, he is. We all have his poster on our wall. “My dog ate it!” – sophomore girl TSL: Was it your homework? Bet it was your homework. “A selfie! It’s a freaking selfie! – senior girl screaming in hallway TSL: Bet she even freaks out when she looks in a mirror. “Who you looking at? You looking at me?” “Saw a Jimmy Johns delivery car pulled over the other day by a cop.” – English teacher TSL: That’s because they’re freaky fast.
Expectations of body image affect decisions
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ne of the biggest problems with teens these days is low self-esteem. As a student who walks the halls, I see people upset and worried for the fear of not being good enough, for society will label them something they are not. Students are in the hall getting called mean names because they are different. Posters are hung up along the school halls with the words “Calories count. Check then choose.” As a 17-year-old girl, thoughts cross my mind as to why the school would hang such demeaning posters in our Alex school knowing how many teens suffer Rakowski from eating disorders and are on diets at Staff Writer such a young age. I’ve seen girls eat nothing at lunch or sit at a table checking the labels and counting to make sure the calories they eat today will stay within their budget. I can eat a whole box of pizza and not feel bad, but some people won’t even eat one piece for the fear of becoming “fat.” When going out to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings, some of my friends will choose a salad instead of the wings they love. They will constantly talk about what’s wrong with them and complain about how they cannot eat food. Along with choosing salads over their favorite foods, they constantly check their weight and are counting
Artwork by Carly Switzer their calories. They will even starve themselves before a meal because they don’t want those extra calories. These posters hung along the school are now bringing words into the school where students are already judged enough. With these posters hung up, stu-
dents are now second thinking what they drink and what they eat. Teens are pressured from media to be thin. Today, all one needs to do is log into Twitter to see users worshiping unrealistic ideas of what a person actually looks like. When one turns on the TV, it’s the same way. Models’ are seen all over portraying what they think an “ideal body” is. Media focuses on appearance and takes away girls’ self-esteem at as young as age 5. Girls are not the only ones who suffer from the pressure of body image. Males are also affected from the pressure of media. Unlike females, males aren’t out to get skinny; they want to bulk up. Everyone wants an icon to rely on as someone they look up to. But when models are 5’11 and 125 pounds, people’s idea of themselves change into something they can’t physically achieve. People have curves, and fat under a stomach is normal. Not everyone has a thigh gap or a six pack. People should not have to stop eating what they love so they can impress other people who do not even care. For teens, the pressure to be perfect is weighted on our backs like boulders. It’s the ones who pick themselves up and keep moving who succeed in life. Media gives out the wrong messages to change and has a huge impact on both girls and boys. Teens need to know that what they eat does not define who they are.
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m I the only one feeling tons of pressure for college? Or are there others out there? For me, the pressure of college has been getting greater and greater lately. I have applied to Western Michigan University, Ferris State University, Calvin College, and Grand Valley State University, and I have been accepted to all of them. But the pressure that I have isn’t exactly from the Andrew colleges that I have applied Kromminga to, but it is more from my Editorial family. Editor My mom’s side of the family is supportive over any college that I choose (they are just surprised that I actually was accepted). But my dad and my step mom have been trying to guide/force me toward certain colleges that don’t interest me or don’t have
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The Evolution of Dance
e n From the ’60s to now, generations’ hottest dance moves are revealed t e now r ‘60s Twerk Time, ladies and gents. Face down, booty up and t shake your butt, as well as the boy in the back, girl in the a front dance we call grinding. The young “adults” during i our era have decided dirty dancing is the best dancing. n m e n t The Twist is a dance that originated from Rock n’ Roll. Young people loved the dance, and surprisingly, the face-to-face with a little bit of space was known as provocative by critics. The Twist inspired other dances too, like the Jerk, the Pony, the Watusi, the Mashed Potato, the Monkey, and the Funky Chicken. Songs • “The Twist” by Chubby Checker • “Let’s Twist Again” by Chubby Checker
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to the There are numerous ways to express oneself. Whether it’s what one wears or how one walks, everyone moves and dresses his/her body differently. Movement has dated back since the beginning of time. The evolution of dance is difficult to determine. From the Twist to Twerking, where did all these fancy moves come from? Let’s take a look…
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During the 1990s, there was a jump in the hip-hop era which got people to dance a little closer to each other and really express how they feel. Songs: • “Tootsie Roll” by 69 Boyz • “Da Dip” by Freak Nasty • “The Macarena” by Los Del Rio • “The Electric Slide” by Grandmaster Slice
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“Disco Dances” If one has ever seen the movie Saturday Night Fever, you know exactly what disco is all about: big hair, flare out pants with a little bit of hip rotation. From the dance the Hustle and the YMCA, disco hit the clubs and concerts everywhere. The Hustle gained its popularity in 1975 when the song “The Hustle” came out and got even bigger through Saturday Night Fever. Songs: • “YMCA” by The Village People • “Do the Hustle” by Van McCoy
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Breakdancing was the craze of this decade along with the robot. Michael Jackson, the dance icon of most pop artists today, became popular during this time. The beat of this type of music got everyone moving, and no dance could be wrong. Songs • “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson • “Breakin’” by Ice-T
Avalanche nearly wreaks havoc on junior’s ski trip
Car spins out of control on ice By Abby Bryson Profiles Editor
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Junior Ryan Quigg (right) was on a ski trip in Utah with his brother, Kevin (left), when he was buried by an avalanche (Courtesy Photo). “About thirty seconds after the second wave, I skied down and saw someone uncovering my brother,” Kevin said. “I was relieved and happy because I knew he was all right. But, I was still worried because I didn’t know how many more people were buried.” Ryan said he owes his speedy uncovering to his fellow skiers, who Kevin saw digging in the snow for his brother. “I got out in under a minute,” Ryan said. “But once my head was out, they started slowing down and checking for other buried skiers.” In fact, all buried skiers were uncovered by the time any of the lodge employees arrived at the scene. The only people who were involved in the avalanche were previously mentioned. “It was impressive to see all the skiers who were a part of the rescue mission,” Ryan said. “Everyone was looking for other skiers before the employees even showed up.”
DANGER Students experience life and death situations These juniors all have all been in perilous situations in the past year and have lived to tell their tales.
Juniors almost hit by boat motor while swimming By: Abby Bryson Profiles Editor Dangerous times not only happen in the snow and cold but also can happen in the warm summer. Junior Lexi Carlston was swimming this summer when she, along with juniors Elizabeth Groenhout, Chaz Switzer, and Austin Wingett, was almost hit by a boater. “I don’t think (the boater) really saw us,” Carlston said. “He was just a few feet away from completely running us over with the boat.” Carlston, Groenhout, and Switzer were on a mission to swim across Carlston Mona Lake. They were halfway across near the Henry Bridge, and Wingett, whom Carlson named “the smart one,” opted to stay on the dock. “I’ve always wanted to say that I’ve swum across Mona Lake, so we decided to,” Carlston said. “But the sun was just setting, and it was getting dark.” Just as they reached the middle of the lake, Groenhout said they saw a boat headed straight for them, so they began
to yell in order to attract his attention. “We just yelled and waved our arms,” Groenhout said. “The problem was (the boat) started coming straight for us. All I could think about was if I could swim deep enough so it could just go over my head, and I wouldn’t get caught under the boat.” The boater finally saw them and was able to steer clear of the swimmers. “At the last second, he started screaming at us,” Carlston said. “A couple minutes later, he came back with his wife and yelled at us.” Carlston and Groenhout said the boater and his wife were intent on makig sure they never repeated their actions. “To our disappointment though, they decided to be our personal coast guard for the night,” Groenhout said. “So, they came back and forced us to swim all the way back to shore as they watched.” Although they were reprimanded, Carlston said they deserved the man’s speech. “The boater was right for yelling at us because it was a dumb move on our part,” Carlston said. “But honestly, we all thought he was really rude. But, then again, we could have been killed, and he
was just looking out for us.” Groenhout said she was surprised that a boat would be out on the water since it was beginning to get dark out. “Honestly, it was really scary,” Groenhout said. “We were just having fun and racing across the lake but we didn’t think a boat would come that late at night.” Wingett, who experienced the scene from afar, said he was worried when he saw the boat coming at them. “I was sitting on the dock,” Wingett said. “I couldn’t tell how far away the boat was from them, but I thought for sure they were going to get run over. I didn’t hear anything from them after the boat passed. When the driver came back and screamed at them I just started laughing. Then, I saw them running across the bridge to get back home, and I sprinted towards them.” Through this traumatic experience, Carlston said she will change her actions. “If you are going to swim on a lake that is frequently used by boaters, stay close enough to the shore that boaters can’t go that far,” Carlston said. “Especially if you are swimming around sunset or in the dark; stay close to shore.”
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Junior Ryan Quigg was on a ski trip in Utah with his father and brother this past winter break when he was caught in an avalanche. The snow tsunami occurred in the Alta Ski Resort, near Salt Lake City, even after the routine morning explosions that help knock off loose snow. “I was following my brother [Kevin, a freshman] as we were going across a traverse,” Quigg said. “I saw him start slipping, and when I looked up, the snow was starting to fracture above me. It took my feet out from under me.” The avalanche thundered down the side of the mountain burying Quigg almost entirely under three feet of snow with only his arm uncovered. “I got caught in it when I tried to avoid it,” Quigg said. “Allegedly, I hit another teen skier on my way down; he only got buried up to his chest.” As the teen next to him started to dig Quigg out, another wave of snow crashed over them, covering both boys completely. “There was a lady who was also skiing (and wasn’t covered with snow) who saw where we Quigg were before the second wave hit,” Quigg said. “There was another guy who got covered up to his waist but he dug himself out.” It is said that people in an avalanche cannot tell which way is up. This theory was untrue for Quigg as his uncovered arm helped him tell up from down. Quigg said he was not even covered long enough to become scared. “The second wave came, and it got pretty dark,” Quigg said. “But I wasn’t there for long at all.” Kevin said he saw the whole thing from higher up on the hill.
As every Michigan driver knows, whiteout blizzards and cold days with black ice are two of the most treacherous times to be out on the roads. Although most try to avoid these conditions, school, practices, and appointments force people out in the weather and unsafe driving conditions. Junior Austin Decker was on his way home from an Allegro rehearsal when he lost control of his car on ice. “I was driving up to a curve on the road and steered to turn, but the car kept going straight due to the ice,” Decker said. “I hit a telephone pole on the front passenger’s side of the car. This took off the entire right side suspension. Then, somehow, I maneuvered to miss a fire hydrant.” But the telephone pole was not the only damaged piece of public property in this crash. “The car went into a spin, Decker and the driver’s side went into a 10-foot chain-linked fence,” Decker said. “I took out 60 feet of the fence. My driver side door was pinned against it, so to get out, I had to crawl to the passenger’s side and open the door as far as it would go. It was dented in and could not (fully) open.” Because Decker had hit public property, the police were dispatched to the scene immediately. “Since I crashed into a telephone pole, (the policeman) was worried about the power lines collapsing,” Decker said. “He urged me to get out of the car and to safety. The officer was very helpful.” Regardless of how helpful the officer was, Decker still had to face consequences for the accident. “I did receive a ticket for speeding under harsh conditions,” Decker said. “This resulted in two points on my license and a $125 fine. But, I was pleased about the way the officer handled the situation. He stated, ‘This sort of thing happens to everyone now and then.’” Although his car was totaled and his license and wallet were hurting, Decker himself walked away from the scene unharmed. “I was relieved to be alright,” Decker said. “I received no scratches, bruises, cuts or anything. I was thankful for that but also upset because I didn’t know how my parents would react to the car being completely demolished.” Decker’s parents, who both work in hospitals, know how devastating crashes like this can be. Often, the driver and any passengers do not make it through accidents to this degree. “My parents were just happy that I was alive and well,” Decker said. “They were completely thankful that this was not the case for me. They said the car was no worry as long as I was alright. To quote my father, ‘The car can be replaced, but you cannot be.’” Taking these words to heart, Decker said that he will have a change of behavior next time he encounters similar driving conditions. “(I need to) remember that I live in Michigan where the weather conditions can be unsafe to drive in,” Decker said. “I will slow down and be extremely cautious from now on.” Accidents like this can happen at any time. Students and teachers must be aware of less than ideal driving conditions, especially in icy winters like there are in Michigan. “Slow down and be alert at all times,” Decker said. “Just because I did not get hurt does not mean that it couldn’t happen to you. Accidents can change your life. It sure changed my view of driving.”
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Instagram has seen a surge in popularity among people of all ages since it was launched in 2010. As of September 2013, the company had 150 million active users, who enjoy editing and sharing photos, sharing videos, and the variety of other features that Instagram has to offer. “(I like) Instagram because pictures are fun and I like the filters.” LaPrea Anthony, junior “(I like) Instagram because it is cool and easy to use, and you get to just look at and take cool pictures, and there is no drama.” Evan DuVall, senior
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Vine is solely an app that allows users to create 6-second-long video clips on loop. It was founded in June of 2012 and became the most used video-sharing app within a few months. Users often try to be as creative as possible in the 6 seconds. “(I like Vine) because it can be used for many things like comedy, singing, and dancing. It has many people involved.”
Twitter, the social networking and microblogging service, has 500 million registered users as of 2012. Users can read and send “tweets,” which are messages that are limited to 140 characters, and follow and interact with a variety of people. Many celebrities use Twitter, making it easy to see what is going on in their lives.
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Student finds liberation in giving up Day Zero - The Game Plan In this age, it’s natural to share personal information and day-to-day activities on one of the many social media outlets available. More and more people every day are logging on to Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, and even Snapchat. In fact, it’s virtually impossible not to. Both teens and adults rely on these sites or apps to coordinate their work life. Some jobs and schools will even require that you create an account. For this purpose, I wanted to see what it would be like to shut myself Column off from the world of social media for only five days, Jan. 13-17. Is it by truly impossible not to? Jennie The task itself, upon first thought, didn’t seem too difficult, Peterson, considering there was once a time when nobody was reliant on staff writer anything technology. But has the way we live developed so drastically that social media profiles are a necessity? Or are they simply a nasty habit? I planned on finding out by unplugging myself from all of the sites previously mentioned, and even attempting not to text, as it is a form of interacting with others via technology.
Day One - The Eye-Opener Within the first few hours of the day, I found my finger hovering over the Twitter application on my phone. And that wasn’t the only time I had to catch myself in the act. It’s astonishing how often I would think to check my Facebook, or Instagram, or Tumblr. The beginning 24 hours brought to light exactly how much I use social media subconsciously. During class, especially, I was fighting to suppress the itch. Not when the teacher was lecturing, but after, when I had completed my work and was sitting still, twiddling my fingers while my friends would turn to their phones and immerse themselves in their tweets. I was irritated. I wanted to do the same. Every time I experienced a thought worth thinking, I felt the need to tweet it, or even make a Facebook status. I don’t think teens are aware - I certainly wasn’t - of just how often social media sucks up their everyday life. Day Two - Day of Annoyance Social interactions, although not an absolute necessity for me, were still a go-to cure for my boredom. I was being forced to become creative in my ways of entertaining my mind, which I suppose is both good and bad, but mostly a nuisance. Also, my friends tend to connect online when having a face-to-face conversation with me. I couldn’t help but feel a stab of indignation due to the fact that they were checking
“(I like) Twitter because there is no comparison to Twitter against other social networks. Twitter, to me, just seems to be unique in its own way (for example, connecting with celebrities).” Cassie Hansen, junior
“(I like) Twitter because it’s simpler than Facebook and it’s socially acceptable to post more than once or twice a day.” Karly Carson, senior
Information compiled gh Fongers, co-editor-in-chief
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Facebook is one of the oldest social networking services, perhaps inspiring the phrase itself. As of last month, there were more than 1 billion active each month. The company’s 10-year anniversary was celebrated just last week.
“(I like) Facebook because I can keep up with my friends, and it has more users so it makes it easier to keep up with friends and family.” Kaylynne Dennis, freshman “(I like) Facebook because I see more things from people I know, and it is more personal and easier to communicate with people directly.” Leah Weller, junior
Tumblr
Tumblr is a social networking and blogging platform that allows its 152 million bloggers to post photos, videos, text, and more. Users can also choose a unique domain name, follow other users, and customize their blogs however they choose. I like Tumblr because there is endless creativity on the site. I have met people all over the world through Tumblr and have had amazing photography opportunities though it. Tumblr helps you grow as a person unlike other networks. Alex Baker, freshman
I prefer Tumblr over many other social networks. Although Tumblr is similar to Facebook, Twitter, etc., you can do so much more on Tumblr. Tumblr is my virtual diary and I can easily express myself on it. Madison Strait, sophomore
p social networking for a week their Instagrams rather than talking to me, another human being. But I can’t blame them entirely. How many times have I been guilty of the same crime? How often had I disregarded the people most important to me for the sake of social networking? I’m afraid of the answer. Day Three - Finally, the Benefits On this day, I learned to accept the withdrawal and make it work in my favor. Without the constant beckoning of social media to distract me, I found I have a lot more free time. It was easy to understand now that by allowing myself to become so engrossed in the modern means of communication, I had been deprived of productivity. Whether it was a homework assignment, needed practice on my violin, or just interacting with my family and friends, I now had the time to do it. However, I have to confess with full disclosure that I did need to use Facebook once for the purpose of scheduling rehearsal times with my quartet, proving that even when you try to log off for a few days, there’s always a part of your life that will rely on communicating through the Internet. Day Four - What is Twitter? At the end of the fourth day, I found liberation. The unopened Snapchats and brushed aside text messages weren’t constantly nagging at the forefront of my mind. To be completely honest, I didn’t even feel the need to carry my phone with me at all
times. Don’t get me wrong, I still missed social media, but my life was more manageable without it. It makes me question why our society has reinforced it as much as it has. Humans were getting by just fine without it. They weren’t constantly distracted, spent more time outside, and didn’t ignore the people worth paying attention to in their life. Day Five - The Challenge The last day of my experiment had for sure gotten me excited about finally responding to texts, but I definitely plan on cutting back on the time spent on my phone. Five days without social media may not seem like much, but it was enough to bring me to a realization. Yes, there are a lot of perks that come with social networking, but there needs to be a line drawn. Trust me, a moment can be just as special without taking a picture of it to share on Instagram. I challenge you to do as I did and go without Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook or any other application that might be absorbing your time, even if it’s just for a day. Or if that seems too far-fetched, you could try consciously making an effort to limit yourself. If you always have your head down, hyper-focused on your phone, you’ll forget to look up and witness life passing by around you. Don’t let the convenience of social media become your existence.
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S “I think (brown) chocolate is icky. I just like white chocolate. I don’t like dark or milk chocolate.” – Emily Fisher, sophomore
“(I like) dark chocolate because it tastes good and because I can pretend it’s healthy.” – Kayla Green, senior
“(I like) milk chocolate because it’s milky and chocolatey.” – Brandon Lang, freshman
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Taste testers find best chocolate at local stores
In case there are some procrastinators out there who have yet to buy their sweetheart a Valentine’s Day gift, I, along with photo editor Rachel Resterhouse, my mom, and my sister, visited two local chocolate stores on Friday, Jan. 24, in Muskegon to give a rundown of what we believe to be the best chocolates they have to offer. At the Lakeside Emporium, located at 1940 Lakeshore Dr., we tried the dark chocolate coconut haystacks; owner Gary Samples’ favorite: milk chocolate sea salt caramels; homemade chocolate covered marshmallows; chocolate covered strawberries; and chocolate covered pretzel balls. a column by The chocolate covered Abby Keessen marshmallows were online manager fantastic. These homemade marshmallows are the best marshmallows anyone will ever taste. Plus, the milk chocolate covering had the perfect amount of sweetness. Rachel’s favorite was the chocolate covered pretzel balls. “I like the pretzel balls because rather than one of those giant pretzel sticks you get dipped, they come in bite sized pieces so they’re not messy. They’re so good they convinced me to buy a pound,” Rachel said. According to Laureen Samples, co-owner of the Lakeside, it turns out that the bestselling chocolate item depends on the gender and age of the customer. Girls, if you’ve yet to get your boyfriend (or maybe your dad or grandpa) a gift, males of all ages go for the
chocolate covered peanuts or the turtles. Older people tend to like the cremes, and young people like the chocolate covered pretzel balls and chocolate covered gummy bears (definitely one of my all-time favorites). Boys, no need to stress because tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, all girls like truffles and seafoam. “(My favorite is the) seafoam because it has so many elements, Incredible chocolate, (it’s) sweet, crunchy, airy. I just like everything about seafoam,” Laureen said. If Valentine’s Day is just so overwhelming, no one can go wrong with chocolate covered strawberries. All four of us came to agreement that the chocolate covered strawberries were pretty much the best thing ever. “The strawberry was perfectly juicy and not too sweet; the strawberry was just tart enough to compliment the chocolate,” my mom Allison said. Unfortunately, those who are hoping to get a box of them should’ve started planning sooner as they have to be pre-ordered at both Lakeside Emporium and McDonald’s Candies. “Our first order for chocolate covered strawberries for 2014 came on February 15, 2013,” Laureen said. The strawberries are a tremendous amount of work. At the Lakeside Emporium, Laureen comes in to work as early as 3:30 in the morning to begin making them. So consider the chocolate covered strawberries a heads up for next year. At McDonald’s Candies, 1064 S. Getty
The Lakeside Emporium
These were the best chocolate things I tried all day. The strawberries had great flavor and the chocolate had just the right amount of sweetness.
I’ve never tasted marshmallows as good as these. The milk chocolate was very sweet, which I liked, but The Lakeside Emporium also has delicious dark chocolate ones.
St., we tried the seafoam (their bestseller), chocolate covered potato chips, turtles, milk chocolate truffles, and white chocolate cappuccino truffles. Desirae, the employee working there when we visited, has worked at McDonald’s Candies for three years and says it’s difficult to pick a favorite. “I have many, many, many favorites; I like the turtles though. If I’m craving chocolate, I like the turtles,“ Desirae said. The turtles were good, but they definitely weren’t the best thing they had there. The pecans weren’t salty enough, and the carmel didn’t have enough flavor. The truffles are by far one of the best things we tasted at McDonald’s Candies. We all agreed that both of the truffle flavors we tasted were amazing. “(My favorite was the) cappuccino ones because I am a coffee lover and the cappuccino taste gave just enough bitterness to compliment the creamy chocolate inside,” Rachel said. The chocolate covered potato chips sound good, at least to me, and I find that I want them to be better than they are. The milk chocolate used in the McDonald’s chocolates is excessively sweet and completely overpowers the possible saltiness of the potato chips because there is so much chocolate covering the chip. To see an average rating of everything we tried, see box below. Hopefully, this review helped those who’ve been slacking off and have some last-minute shopping to do.
McDonald’s Candies
The pretzel balls are great because of their size and perfect ration of sweet and salty.
For someone who doesn’t like seafoam, I actually thought this seafoam was really good. The bottomlayer of foam was especially carmalized, which I liked.
These milk chocolate truffles were fantastic. The inside chocolate was so smooth and not too sweet.
I like the idea of potato chips covered in chocolate, but these had too much, too sweet chocolate to enjoy it.
Thrift shopping becoming popular new trend By Sam Morse Staff Writer
More and more teenagers are purchasing their clothing from second-hand clothing stores, like Goodwill. (Sasm Morse)
“I’m gonna pop some tags, only got twenty dollars in my pocket,” Macklemore and Ryan Lewis testified in their hit song, ‘Thrift Shop.’ The duo hit the right spot when they brought out the song because it relates to the modern generation nowadays. More and more is it heard that teens are going out to shop second-hand threads. “There are so many interesting and unique things that are rarely sold anymore,” senior Keely Enterline said. “Unique” and “interesting” are right. Everything from crazy ‘80s shirts to furry coats to vintage handbags are up for grabs.
Thrift stores range from high end to low end. Most teens thrift with, similar to Macklemore, not a lot of cash. The point is to find the coolest pieces for the lowest price. Places like Goodwill (1934 E. Sherman Blvd.) and Hope’s Outlet (1974 E. Sherman Blvd.) offer lower price items while places like Brown Bag Boutique (1133 3rd St.) tend to display their items with higher intentions. A recent Shores graduate claims to have had a girl buy a vintage Chanel bag for $12. Usually, these bags start at, at least, $400. Some people simply donate their extremely nice items because they just do now want them anymore. “The donations are (from)
a little bit of everybody,” a Goodwill employee said. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and a lot of treasure seems to be leering at the local thrift shops, especially for teenagers. “Lately, (we’ve been seeing) more younger people coming in,” the employee said. And, with that treasure, there are many ways to get creative. Wearing the item is one thing, but personalizing it is another. Take Senior Allison Lukens’s talents, for example. “I go thrifting for pants, then I take them home and cut them, bead them, lace them, whatever,” Lukens said. One item Lukens has made is a pair of shorts. They are
high waisted, vintage Guess jeans with added lace on the bottom. The price? A mere $10 compared to $50 for the high waisted, cheaply made, imported shorts sold today. Whether you simply wear your clothes or personalize them, you deserve to show them off. Buying a one of a kind shirt or an awesome pair of shoes for cheap is a sure fire way to impress. If you decide to go the expensive route, you’re bound to be one of the few people in the world to have that collector’s item. Like Macklemore and Lewis, you’ll be shouting “This is something awesome!” As you walk out of the thrift shop.
Our faculty
11 faculty members at Shores have students who attend the high school.
Our family
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Brad Kurth, economics teacher “I enjoy having her here. I have my other daughter coming up next year, and I’m excited to have them both here and be able to see them throughout the day. I also like that I am able to know the people that are teaching them.” Alicia Kurth, sophomore “It’s awesome having him here, I can go to his class and get things when I need them.”
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Becky Lund, attendance secretary “Working here is a great opportunity to be in another part of her life that not many other parents are able to be in their child’s life.” Kenzie Lund, sophomore “Coming in as a freshman, it was a lot easier because I was more comfortable because I knew my mom was here.”
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Stacie Meyers, counselor “It is nice to have him in the building, and I have been really enjoying it. One of my favorite parts is when we get to ride to school together; it gives us a chance to connect.” Hunter Meyers, freshman “She is able to answer all my school related questions, but because she is here, I also have more eyes watching me which makes me have to watch how I act.”
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Mother-Son
Eleven faculty members and 13 students have the experience of being at Shores at the same time. Sophomore Megan Lawton (above) has the unique opportunity to be taught by her father, Shawn, who is the school’s choir director. (Rachel Resterhouse)
Staff, child relationship is unique By Blake Robinson Features Editor
The relationship between a parent and a child is a precious bond that for many does not leave the home, but a few select students at Shores, are able to take this relationship to the school as well. At the high school, there are 13 students whose parents are on the faculty. “It really is double sided when it comes to having your parent as a teacher,” said sophomore Megan Lawton, daughter of choir teacher Shawn Lawton. “I know he is there for me when I need him, but I know he has to treat me the same as others since I am in his class and he can’t favor me.” Students with parents as faculty members are more exposed to how their parents act outside of the home. “I believe they get the chance to see us in a different
light when they get here,” said counselor Stacie Meyers, mother of freshman Hunter Meyers. “They get a better idea of what we actually do during our jobs.” The exposure is not only to students, though, as the parents are also able to see a different side of their child at school. “Every kid acts differently at home than they do at school,” said economics teacher Brad Kurth, father of sophomore Alicia Kurth. “Here, I see my daughter as the same person, but she really spreads her wings and takes off.” Faculty members are also able to obtain a more in-depth look at how their children act in the classroom through their connections to their children’s teachers. “There is more accountability as the daughter of a teacher,” Alicia Kurth said. “My dad is more in the loop with what teachers say about
Mother-Son-Daughter Sandi Hirvo, locker room supervisor “It’s great to see her here. I love when I am able to talk to her and ask her how her day is going. When she is having a good day, I have a good day.” Lexi Hirvo, senior “I like having my mom here because she is able to turn in paper work for me and knows things that are happening at the school that I might not know. It is kind of inconvenient sometimes, though, when I need to wait for her to finish her work to go home.”
Judy Neiser, counseling secretary “At the school, I try and give them more space than normal so I don’t invade their school lives.” Zach Neiser, sophomore “One of the benefits of having her in the building is being able to get money when I need it.” Sarah Neiser, sophomore “I think it is nice to have her here, and she is there whenever I have a question or need something. It can also be bad though because she knows what is going on in all of my classes.”
their students and so he is up to date with what I am doing.” Shawn Lawton said he enjoys having his daughter at the school, but it still has its challenges. “It is a blessing having my child here, but I wonder sometimes what she would be like without my presence at the school,” Lawton said. “Would she be different if I was not here? Am I responsible for her being the way she is? Did she have a chance to fully break out with my being here?” Many of the faculty members say that they have seen a change in their relationship since their child has started at the high school. “The relationship with my son has improved since he has gotten here,” said biology teacher Jen Adams, mother of freshman Trevor Adams. “The school has given us a new common ground to talk about, and we are able to interact more with one another.”
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Danielle Smith-Walker, counselor “My girls being at the school is a blessing, and I am privileged to be able to share in their lives. We have a forever common bond through school.” Jordy Walker, freshman “I like that my mom is here. I have a person that I can go and talk to whenever I want, and I am able to ask her for things when I need them.” Jasmyn Walker, senior “It’s really cool having my mom here; I go down and talk to her a lot. We can communicate a lot easier because all I have to do is just walk down there if I need to tell her something.”
Shelly Brower, English teacher “I feel I have a bigger part in his life when he is here.” Alex Brower, junior “(I like that) she is able to help me with my English homework.”
Father-Daughter
Blake Groenhout, special education teacher “Being here has given me a better appreciation for what she deals with academically and socially. I have an improved understanding that she has a challenging course load, and I realize she may be having a tough time.” Lizzy Groenhout, junior “I see him in a different light at the school because here he is an authority figure to more than just me.”
Mother-Daughter
Daughn Majeski, at-risk counselor “Having her here has been great, and I enjoy it. It gives me the opportunity to keep an eye on her and get to know her friends. This is my chance to be a part of her life before she goes off to college.” Andrea Majeski, sophomore “A benefit of her being in the building is that I can go see her when I just want to talk to someone. I also like that we both have the same time off.”
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Jen Adams, science teacher “I love having Trevor here; one of my favorite parts is that I already know much of the incoming freshmen class which makes them seem more like family when they come to my class.” Trevor Adams, freshman “I don’t really notice it when she is here as I never really go near her class, but when I see her, I just treat her as my mom.”
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MILLAGE Continued from page 1 Droski said. Educators consider this funding necessary for the future. “This will help kids be prepared for the workforce and be prepared for the job,” White said. “We need to prepare for the future. The state is pushing us to change rapidly, and we are trying to change
rapidly. It’s going to change whether people like it or not.” To support these changes, it is important for students to vote. “Students need to remember and understand that those who are old enough need to vote, even if they think it won’t affect them, because if we want Shores to survive and thrive, this is something we need,” Droski said. This statement was reiterated often. “A lot of people don’t vote because
they think it will automatically pass,” social studies teacher Shannan Conrad said. “We need this technology. I think it will allow for a more flexible schedule either to take classes not offered at Shores or more time to volunteer or explore other interests. Education will look different in 5-10 years.” The teachers have urged others to vote, but what do the students think? “I would vote for it because I look around and see other schools with cool
technology, and I think that students would be more prepared for jobs in technological fields if we had better equipment,” senior Kelso Nygren said. “They might be motivated more because they have had practice.” The amount of technology in Shores and the county will depend on who votes and how many vote. On Feb. 25, the future of Shores, and other Muskegon County schools, will be decided.
The Millage and its Effects on Shores Student Wish List
What is it like now?
Cassie Hansen, junior Every classroom with a set of computers
• Security systems are nine years old
• Smart Classroom equipment in each classroom is nine years old
Austin Marr, sophomore More iPads
• Smart cart computers (210) are seven years old and out of warranty
Forrest Campbell, junior A laptop rental system
• Mobile laptop carts (570 laptops) are four years old and out of warranty
Angie Grinwis, senior Wireless Mouse rental
• Lab, classroom, and media center desktop computers (900) are four years old and out of warranty
Kyle Heethouse, junior Upgrade to Macs instead of Chromebooks
• Networking hardware is aging (From MAISD Handout)
Nate Dew, junior 1-to-1 Skye George, sophomore All online textbooks Katey Fritz, freshman New Windows laptops Grant Cooper, freshman More money for the Robotics Program
What will money be used for?
Faculty Wish List
• Expand safety and security systems which would include additional surveillance cameras, doors with card access, lock down buttons for each building, and other security-related items
Kimberly Bradshaw, English teacher Better Network
•Increase access to technology for all students. This might mean providing a device for every student at the secondary level and additional mobile carts of devices for the elementary level
Tracy Sauceda-Geoghan, math teacher More than one screen for the Smart cart Updated computers Portable computers Student projector screens
• Establish a replacement cycle to upgrade this technology • Expand network systems to support future technology • Provide additional instructional technology supports
Shannan Conrad, social studies teacher Updated wireless system Camtasia (allows teachers to write on video screen)
• Provide instructional delivery tools, digital curriculum content, and assessment tools • Provide ongoing and enhanced training for staff • Address technology needs of auditoriums, stadium, cafeterias, and other learning spaces • Finally, Shores would have funding to address needs of future technology plans for the next 10 years (From MAISD Handout)
Judy Blackledge, French teacher Tablet cart Heather Hall, psychology teacher 1-to-1 Long distance learning via webinar/skype Remote access to my onscreen presentation Be able to split screen Be able to monitor student laptops
19 students to represent Shores at Showcase Showcase nominees are in. Every year, students from area schools are chosen to represent in a district wide contest in various categories. Group Performing Arts, Performing Arts Individual Act, Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Athletics, and Academics are all represented. This year the group performing arts number will include seniors Jasmine Mancuso, Jenna Parker, and Carly Switzer; juniors Sandra Yacoub, Alissa Firlit, and Karli Paggeot; sophomores Meghan Lawton, Brynne Wilcox, Megan Reinink, and Libby Miller; and freshmen Natalie Liegeois and Sydney Pieczynski. They will be performing “Where Have You Been” by Rihanna. The single category is senior Leah Uganski singing
“Rolling in the Deep” with senior Hunter Zhao accompanying her on piano. The Visual Arts Nominee is senior Maddie Wilson. Junior Robert Zavitz will represent Shores in the Literary Arts category. The female athletic nominee is senior Jasmyn Walker, and the male athletic nominee is senior Adam Pawlowski. Finally, the academic nominee is senior Neil Olson. First, second, and third place awards in the performing arts categories, visual arts, and literary arts receive cash awards of $1000, $500, and $300, respectively. Showcase is an annual celebration of excellence of high schoolers in West Michigan. Students from Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Ottawa counties have had a chance to be represented since 1981.
Showcase provides a moment to shine for all participants. The event takes place at the Frauenthal on Wednesday and Thursday, March 19 and 20. The show begins at 7 p.m. each day with the doors opening at 6:15 p.m. both days. The prices for tickets purchased in advance are $8 for one night and $14 for both nights (savings of $2). Tickets will also be sold at the door and will cost $9. Tickets will be available through StarTickets or the Frauenthal Box Office. Frauenthal Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, 11 am to 5:30 pm. – Information compiled by Katie Beemer, staff writer, and Kayleigh Fongers, co-editor-in-chief
Milestone Met Wrestlers gain By Shayna Hoch Staff Writer Over the past four years, wrestling Coach Blake Groenhout has seen seniors Adam Pawlowski and Taylor McPhail grow as wrestlers as they both reached their 100th career wins. “I was very proud to see Adam and Taylor’s hard work pay off,” Groenhout said. “It’s rewarding to watch them grow. They both learned the management of a match not only the physical part, but how to win.” Accomplishing a goal in a sport is something most high school athletes strive to achieve, and McPhail is no different. “One hundred career wins was a good milestone,” McPhail said. “It was always a goal for me to get 100 wins ever since sixth grade. When I saw the plaque of people who accomplished that goal, I knew I wanted one.” For most, reaching a goal consists of more practicing or competing, which applied to the seniors. More competitions meant more opportunities to rack up more career wins for Taylor. “Wrestling more matches in my junior and senior year helped me reach my goal,” McPhail said. “When we did a tournament every weekend during winter break, it gave more opportunities for wins, which we didn’t have my freshmen and sophomore years.” McPhail’s love for the sport of wrestling started in the family with his brother, Tom McPhail, a 2011 graduate of
Winter Sports Here is how each team has fared as of Monday, Feb. 10. Hockey The Sailors went 5-4-1 in the month of January, (8-12-1 overall), that included winning the Stan Konrad Tournament for the sixth straight year, defeating East Kentwood (5-4) and Portage Central (4-2). Seniors Colin Rabach and Alec Sturr tallied 8 and 10 points respectively through that span of 10 games. Freshman Tim McClain picked up his first shutout against Marysville (3-0) as well. Boys’ Basketball: The team is on streak of 7-1 since Jan. 10. Wins during that streak included Zeeland East twice, Reeths-Puffer twice, Kenowa Hills, and Grand Rapids Union while falling to Muskegon in the final minutes. In January, senior Marcus Tumblin had two double-doubles and a 29-point effort while senior Logan Haugh had one including a 26-point game. Additionally, Tumblin set the school record in the Sailors’ 62-52 win over Zeeland East when he made seven 3-pointers. Girls’ Basketball: The girls have earned an overall record of 13-3, winning the past six games. In January, senior Jasmyn Walker had a career-high game of 28 points, seniors Amy Gillings and Sarah Jones had gamehighs of 13 and 12 points respectively, and junior Kelsey Wolffis had a 12 rebound game. Additionally, Shores ended two-time defended champion Grand Haven’s 57-game win streak with a 45-41 victory on Jan. 3.
Seniors Adam Pawlowski (above left and top left) and Taylor McPhail (above right and top right) both earned their 100th career win this winter. (Alex Rakowski) Shores. “My brother and coaches both have an influence on my wrestling career,” McPhail said. “I wouldn’t have started wrestling if it wasn’t for my brother, and my coaches always believing in me when I didn’t even believe in myself.” Even though McPhail has achieved his 100 career wins, he still is creating
more goals to accomplish before his high school career is over. “Next, I plan to get 130 wins to put me second on the all-time board behind Doug Poland, who had 159 career wins,” McPhail said. McPhail and Pawlowski have wrestled together since they were in middle school, and now, they both continue to grow after
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Wrestling: Shores has been led by seniors Tom McPhail and Adam Pawlowski (see story above). While Shores placed third at the City meet, two individuals (McPhail and sophomore Sam Karel) won City titles. At the conference meet, where Shores placed second, Pawlowski, McPhail, Karel and junior Simon Karel all won individual championships. Five wrestlers (Pawlowski, senior Blake Venne, McPhail, junior Blake Cramer, and Sam Karel) also qualified for the regional meet.
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Competitive Cheer: The Sailors won three competitions in January (West Ottawa Invitational, Reeths-Puffer Invitational and OK Black Jamboree. The team is gearing up for District (Feb. 15) and City (Feb. 19). Boys’ Swimming: The undermanned Sailors have a 2-6 record. Senior Pat Taylor has led the team as he is still trying to qualify for the state meet in the 50 freestyle. Bowling: Both teams have struggled because of inexperienced bowlers. The girls have been led consistently by seniors Magann Dykema and McKenna Birch. Junior Dan Ribbink and junior Dahnveer Singh have led the boys’ team. Both squads are preparing for Saturday’s OK Black Post-Season Conference.
Senior Jasmyn Walker scored her 1,000th point as a Sailor in the 50-23 win over Zeeland East. Earlier in the season, she set the school record for rebounds in a career. Walker will take her basketball-playing career to Valparaiso (Ind.) University next year.
their achievement of the 100 career wins and two-time conference champions. As Pawlowski entered his junior and senior year of wrestling, his goals became a reality as he grasped his 100th career win also. “It was amazing to get my 100th career win because not many people do it at Shores, and I’ve always wanted the plaque that hangs in the wrestling room upstairs,” Pawlowski said. Pawlowski did not reach this goal by himself. He said he was coached well over the years and was always motivated by looking up to an older sibling, his brother Kyle, a 2011 Shores graduare. “The coaches helped me reach this goal because they created many opportunities for more wins, allowing my wrestling career to be more successful,” Pawlowski said. “My brother has influenced my wrestling career by motivating me to be a good wrestler. I wanted to be better than him, and it drove me to where I am now.” Pawlowski’s goals didn’t stop at just 100 wins. He continues to push himself every day to become better and strive for new goals this season. “The next goal I hope to achieve is to be a state qualifier and place at state,” Pawlowski said. Not only do the boys continue setting themselves up for new goals, but coach Groenhout also has some goals of his own for the two boys. “The next thing the boys could add onto the 100 career wins is to place at state and be an All-State athlete,” Groenhout said.
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100th career win
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s p o r t s
Helmet
BASEBALL
Cleats
$42-$150
Gloves
$34.99-$499.99
Bat
$34.99-$399.99
Hat
$7.39-$10.99
Socks
$3.99-$29.99
Jersey
$16.99-$45.89
Pants
$10.99-$56.99
TOTAL $191.33-$1,293.83 Helmet
SOFTBALL
$17.99-$99.99
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Cleats
$26.99-$199.99
Bat
$24.99-$349.95
Socks
$3.99-$29.99
Jersey
$16.99-$33.99
Pants
$10.99-$56.99
TOTAL $151.94-$920.90
COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING Shoes
$29.99-$89.00
Uniform
Suit $190-$329 Cap $4.99-$40 TOTAL $194.99-$369
$17.75-$100
TOTAL $47.74-$189
WRESTLING
Shoes Head gear Singlet
$60-$90 $32.50-$34
$43.99-$58.99
TOTAL $136.49-$182.99
BASKETBALL (boys & girls)
Shoes $89.97-$250
How much does being an athlete cost? Out of the 21 sports Shores offers, hockey and football lead the list as the sports with the most expensive equipment. Equipment, such as footwear, are paid for by the athletes while jerseys are paid for by the teams. The amount of equipment needed differs between sports; hockey uses about 11 different pieces of equipment, including a jersey, socks and pants, while swimming only requires a suit and swim cap. On occasion, athletic director Ryan Portenga will financially help teams when purchasing new uniforms.
$50-$150
Gloves
SWIMMING (boys & girls)
Sports come at a cost
$39.99-$99.99
Jersey
$52.99
Shorts
$52.99
Socks
$9.97-$20
TOTAL
$205.92- $375.98
BOWLING (boys & girls) Shoes
$60-$90
Bag
$32.50-$34
Ball
$49.99-$159.99
Uniform Socks
$24.95-$74.95 $9.97-$16
TOTAL $177.41-$374.94
Football
Hockey $34.99-$199.99
$99.99-$389.99
$42.99
$42.99
OTHER COSTS
Gloves
$41.99-$189.99
$19.97-$100
Shoulder Pads
$44.99
$44.99-$299.99
$47.99-$169.99
OTHER COSTS
Thigh Pads
$9.99-$14.99
Hip Pads
$9.99-$14.99
Socks $12.98-$24.99
$9.99
Stick $44.98-$259.99
$9.99-$49.99
Mouth Piece $5.99-$49.99
Knee Pads Mouth Guard Socks
Elbow Pads $21.99-$109.99
$14.97-$28
TOTAL $362.84-$1,165.92
TOTAL $298.89-$1,897.91
$54.98-$170 $44.99-$849.99
VOLLEYBALL
GOLF (boys & girls)
TENNIS (boys & girls)
Shoes $80-$140
Clubs
$99.99-$499.99
Racket
$24.99-$229.99
Socks $5-$20
Glove
$11.99-$21.99
Shoes
$50-$120
Knee Pads $15-$28
Shoes
$59.97-$249.99
Spandex $25-$28
Shirts
$19.99-$120
Jersey $30
Pants
$39.99-$140
TOTAL $155-$246
Skort
$29.97-$110
SOCCER (boys & girls)
Cleats
Socks
$44-$275
Shin Guards $10-$25 Socks $10-$22 Shorts
$30
Jersey
$25
TOTAL $119-$377
$9.97-$16
TOTAL $271.87-$1,157.97
Shirt
$19.97-$90
Skirt
$19.97-$65
Shorts
$24.97-$70
Socks
$9.97-$16
TOTAL $139.90-$574.99
C-C/TRACK (boys &girls)
Cross Country Shoes $19.99-$79.99
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Track Shoes $34.99-$179.99
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Jersey $32.40 Shorts $28.80 Socks
$9.97-$16
TOTAL
$116.18-$321.18