The Tom Tom | September 27, 2018

trying to never sit alone

THE STUDENT VOICE OF ANTIOCH COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

going beyond normal the shadow that guides us academic overload following & finding tradition

plus caffeine, alice & cpr

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PERSPECTIVES 04 | EDITOR’S NOTE 05 | STAFF EDITORIAL

NEWS

SPORTS

07 | SEQUOIT SNAPSHOT

25 | SEQUOIT SNAPSHOT

08 | SEATTLE IMPLEMENTS NEW PLASTIC PROTOCOL

27 | THE INFLUENCE OF A NAME

06 | NEWS IN BRIEF

09 | HYPED UP ON CAFFEINE

24 | SPORTS IN BRIEF

28 | MANAGING THE TEAM TO SUCCESS

10 | WHAT’S YOUR EMERGENCY? @SEQUOITSPORTS

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11 | TALES FROM THE TOWN HALL 12 | PROACTIVE RATHER THAN REACTIVE

LIFESTYLES

06 | MEMORIZING IN-BETWEEN THE LINES 06 | REDSHIRTING SCHOOL

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30 | WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO WALK IN SOMEONE’S SHADOW

06 | FINDING TIME FOR SPIRIT

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THE TOM TOM | 2018-2019

FEATURES

16 | TRUE COLORS In a time when being who you want to be is difficult because of the stereotypes that define the school system, there is always an outlet to go beyond the term “normal.”

19 | THE FACES OF MAIN STREET USA Antioch is a place where everyone knows your name; meet some of its inhabitants.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

22 | SITTING ISOLATED IN THE LUNCHROOM There is always “that person” who is on his/her own in the cafeteria. Finding a way to make that person feel included should be a priority.

Emily M. Torres MANAGING EDITORS Diana Anghel Gianna M. Chiappetta PRINT DIRECTOR Benjamin J. Nauman DIGITAL DIRECTORS Alex L. Rapp Karley K. Rogalsk SPECIAL PROJECTS DIRECTORS Jessica J. Nettgen Eleni A. Sakas CREATIVE DIRECTORS Merrick W. Foote

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Aliya N. Rhodes ASST. PRINT DIRECTOR Joseph M. Kestian ASST. SPECIAL PROJECTS Avery J. Frasch

ON THE COVER WE’VE GOT A LEGACY TO EARN, LIVE AND INSPIRE. SO DOES HE. FRESHMAN BROCK JURINEK LOOKS TO MAKE A STATEMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE VARSITY SOCCER TEAM. HE PLANS TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE PROGRAM EARLY IN HIS CAREER.

volume 57 . issue 1. september 2018

SENIOR EDITORS Alexander J. Riedel JUNIOR EDITORAL BOARD Joy L. Crawford Kayla E. Grenke Emily A. Higgins Alex C. Johnson Madisen M. Krapf

Emily Lara Valerie N. Rasmussen Alessia N. Rivera Sarah M. Smith Mollie T. Wagner

Grace A. Rowe Adrian Ruiz Rilee A. Schreiner Matt P. Soberano Kevin E. Tamayo

Sierra M. Ward

Cassidy A. Thomas Katelyn M. Vaskovsky Beatriz C. Warnes Joseph R. Whittall

TOM TOM STAFF Haley M. Aitken Kylar A. Arias Charlotte M. Bongratz Reagan C. Brewer Gavin R. Calabrese Nicholas A. Carlson Kyle A. Christian Evan M. Day Lena M. DeVore Kara C. Galarneau Julia C. Hackeloer Kaitlyn A. Howe Robbie S. Hulting Izzy J. Hunter Jake T. Ilkka Athan A. Kaliakmanis Sofia C. Klem Avery A. Krizanovic Jacob R. Leitza Madison R. McBride Bridget J. Nauman Alexis N. Olson Brandon R. Pinto Shannon E. Price Maggie M. Quirke Brandon R. Reynolds Jazzmyn J. Roman

Walker A. Winkler ADVISER Patrick R. Johnson, MJE SEQUOIT MEDIA TEAM Iwona Awlasewicz, SBN Sarah Ogborn, Sequoia Sam Worden, Finesse ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CHAIR Dee Andershock ACHS ADMINISTRATION Eric Hamilton, Principal Aryan Haren, Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction Scott Leverentz, Assistant Principal for Student Services Steve Schoenfelder, Athletic Director Teri Klobnak, Activities Director Patricia McGuigan, Dean Grant Murray, Dean DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Jim McKay, Superintendent Brad Hubbard, Asst. Superintendent Brie Cederna, Asst. Superintendent Jennifer Nolde, Asst. Superintendent Ryan Miles, Chief Technology Officer

MISSION STATEMENT The Tom Tom seeks to not only be the premier source of student news, sports and lifestyles at Antioch Community High School, but it also aspires to do so with integrity, respect, responsibility and pride. The Tom Tom believes wholeheartedly in giving voices to the voiceless through unique engaging methods of storytelling, while engaging with the Antioch community to see diverse and challenging perspectives. In doing so, we choose to tell some of the more challenging or untold stories even when they can be controversial in order to make our community stronger, more caring, and more tolerant. This program envisions a holistic experience of quality journalism through print publications and digital content, as well as promotes student spirit and school culture through innovative and inspiring public relations and advertising campaigns. We are the Tom Tom. We are originals. It would be an awfully big adventure if you choose to come along with us and work as one community, one Sequoit.

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CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS The Tom Tom is committed to seeking the truth, minimizing harm and presenting the most accurate reporting as possible. If you notice any inaccuracies in this or previous issues, please contact the adviser at patrick.johnson@chsd117.org.

EDITOR’S NOTE

A LEGACY LIVED IS EARNED As time passes, change becomes important to be sure that what once was is even better than before.

EMILY M. TORRES editor-in-chief @emily_marilynnt

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hen I think of a legacy, I think of someone or something that has made an impact. The 2013-2014 Tom Tom staff had the opportunity five years ago to reinvent a tradition and restart a legacy that would live on for years after them; however, I can’t help but to think that those years have ended and it’s time to start fresh all over again.

That staff from five years ago paved a path of excellence for the staffs that would follow and my staff hopes to do the same. I watched the program since I arrived as a freshman, when I joined as a sophomore and when I first led as a

junior; I saw the most original versions of people and got to see them come alive in color. Now it’s time for my staff to create their own originality in their own colors. Personally, I’m excited to start this journey of recreating the Tom Tom’s dynamic.

To me, change is good and I am intrigued to see what my staff can start as their own legacy, while still also honoring the one that gave us the opportunities we have today.

As you may notice, the past three years the Tom Tom presented thematic magazines; however, our new legacy is to go back to the old. Kind of ironic how that works, but, again, change is good. This year, we have decided to go back and hyper focus on bringing hard news and lifestyles pieces to the Antioch community. This version of the Tom Tom doesn’t want to lose sight of the legacy that we were brought up in, but, instead, we want to remember where we came from and build from it. For me, rebuilding what I know to be my comfort place is scary, but, much more than that, it’s also exhilarating. The Tom Tom is a family, and just like any other family dynamic, we grow together and learn from one another. We take on challenges together and stand up for one another when needed.

While this is an unpredictable year, it is exciting and nostalgic both at the same time. Going back

to the old is a new way to start a legacy, but it is all a part of growth. For this first magazine, we are primarily introducing you to what the Tom Tom will be this year. The staff, as a whole, wanted to reintroduce themselves and show what they will be producing for the remainder of the magazines this year.

In this magazine, you can find a variety of topics ranging from stories about caffeine addiction and how it affects you in “Hyped up on Caffeine,” by staffer Kara Galarneau, to a story about school spirit and what students can do to be more involved in “School Spirit is in Danger,” by junior editor Alex Johnson. Staffer Jacob Leitza gives advice and tips on memorizing lines for plays, musicals and more in “Memorizing in Between The Lines.” In the first feature of this magazine, assistant print director Joey Kestian and junior editor Joy Crawford tackle the task of giving voices to the “faceless” people of our small little town. Creative director Aliya Rhodes discusses the dynamic between those who sit alone at lunch and those who sit with others. And staffer Katie Howe closes out that section by looking at what “normal” actually means. Thank you for reading this magazine, we hope you enjoy.

We also would like to welcome you to the next chapter in what is the legacy of the Tom Tom.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH Junior Paige Bolton defends against North Shore High School from scoring another goal in the bottom of the second half.

Eleni Sakas

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The Sequoits would go on to lose the game; despite the loss, the team currently has a winning record. Read more about how the team is doing in “Sports Briefs.”

STAFF EDITORIAL

TARGETED: OVERACHIEVERS

Diana Anghel

Surrounded by limitless challenges, students who don’t know how to stop adding activities on their plates get “injured” by the school system.

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t’s so clearly visible to everyone else; it’s so easy to spot the overachievers—the ones that make it look easy. There is a group of students in each grade that tend to separate themselves from the rest by being “those people.” They’re the people that are athletes, only enroll in AP and honors classes, partake in clubs, have leadership within the school and finish all their work—all at the same time. As impressive as it is and as proud as we are of our fellow Sequoits for accomplishing a massive amount of things in a such short amount of time, when are we going to address this problem? When does it become too much? Expectations keep increasing for these students, and no one seems to be doing anything about it.

The above mentioned type of people will never stop doing what they’re doing—adding things onto their plate, that is. If the system itself doesn’t change, the overachievers of the school will soon be buried too deep in responsibilities to save themselves. As a staff, we’ve noticed and sometimes experienced the phenomenon of overachieving. This commonly placed label

carries the meaning of being “the best,” but being an overachiever does not guarantee anyone a top rank within the school. Just because one is involved in 30 activities and enrolled in every AP course to exist, it doesn’t mean that they have been or will be overall successful.

What’s it worth?

Some of these targets are successful. Some of them are better than the majority of the student body, both academically and athletically. But when we take a closer look, the students that accelerated in their fields are too stuck in their textbooks to stop and look around. They never get a chance to stop and smell the flowers—literally.

And then there are those who spend their time trying to be the best, but end up falling short each time. The load of activities suddenly has no value simply because they believe they are successful only if they reach perfection in every element. The result is disappointment, or, even worse, trying to find an easy way to achieve what they wanted.

District updates tell us that the district will now pay for 90 percent of AP tests. Is this just another incentive to target the overachievers or a way to increase the school rank and status? Arguably, both are true. The more AP tests taken, the better our school looks; the more AP tests taken, the easier it is to pull the strings of overachievers. What’s it worth? You decide.

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NEWS IN BRIEF IPHONE XS HITS STORES WITH VARYING REVIEWS Apple recently launched the brand new iPhone XS, which will be sold in two different size models: 5.6 inches and 5.8 inches—their biggest iPhone to be released yet.

Alex Rapp

COLLEGE FAIR RESULTS IN REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR ACHS STUDENTS

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n Wednesday September 26, ACHS hosted a college planning night for students and parents. The school hosted a college fair with college representatives from area colleges to answer any questions.

“It’s interesting because there’s so many colleges here,” senior Kevin Darner said. “I like learning about all of them.”

Additionally, the event offered information sessions about Naviance, financial aid, scholarships and NCAA participation for interested students.

ALEX L. RAPP

HOMECOMING TICKET SALES

NEW SPEED SIGNS

With homecoming right around the corner, tickets will be on sale for $20 on Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28 in the commons, along with additional days in the upcoming weeks.

During the monthly board meeting on September 10, a proposal was made by Antioch Chief of Police Steve Huffman to purchase six speed display signs, which would be placed in the Oakwood Knolls subdivision.

This was proposed to help the Antioch Police Department to better enforce speed limits that are being broken. This resolution is still under consideration and would cost $25,000.

As Homecoming approaches, the price of tickets will increase weekly by $5 and will only be sold on two days of each week. Purchasing tickets as soon as possible is crucial due to the limit of days they are being sold.

Sarah Smith

SARAH M. SMITH SHANNON E. PRICE

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Many responses online believe Apple’s September 21 release of the new phone took the iPhone as buyers know it to the extreme.

The XS comes with many new and exciting features, such as the largest display ever fo an iPhone, dual cameras, faster Face ID, the most durable glass ever on an iPhone and more.

The new XS has everything to love, but some are questioning if the pricetag is worth it.

JULIA C. HACKELOER

SEQUOIT SNAPSHOT AT LAST YEAR’S HOMECOMING DANCE, ACHS BROUGHT THE COMPANY MY BOOM TOUR TO DJ FOR THE NIGHT. THE GROUP WILL BE RETURNING TO DJ THE HOMECOMING DANCE OCTOBER 13. MY BOOM TOUR AND BOOM ENTERTAINMENT IS NOT THE ORDINARY DJ TYPICALLY SEEN AT HIGH SCHOOL DANCES; THEY TURN SCHOOL GYMNASIUMS INTO FULL-FLEDGED CONCERT EXPERIENCE COMPLETE WITH COLORED LIGHTS, CONFETTI, GLOW STICKS AND MANY MORE. “THE MOST MEMORABLE PART [OF THE HOMECOMING DANCE] WAS PROBABLY ALL THE LIGHTS,” SOPHOMORE QUINN GILLESPIE SAID.

BY USING THESE UNIQUE TECHNIQUES, THE SCHOOL’S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT BY CREATING SCHOOL EVENTS THAT STUDENTS TRULY WANT TO ATTEND. KAITLYN A. HOWE my boom tour

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SEATTLE IMPLEMENTS NEW PLASTIC PROTOCOL Recent legislation out

west leads to questions about whether Illinois or Antioch will also take a stand.

KAYLA E. GRENKE junior editor @kayla_bala1314

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ventually, it will become much more difficult to find a plastic disposable solution to cater to a busy lifestyle with the easy grab-and-go morning coffee or a simple on-the-go lunch. With increasing awareness of the amount of pollution covering our planet, states and large cities are doing something in hopes of change.

Florida and New Jersey have already banned the use of disposable plastic straws and on July 1, 2018, Seattle passed a law banning businesses from providing customers with plastic straws and utensils.

In years past, Seattle has taken additional steps to help reduce the amount of waste the city transfers to the environment.

In 2010, it became a requirement that food service items, with the exception of straws and utensils, must be either recyclable or compostable. The law prohibiting the distribution of plastic straws and utensils completely went into effect this July, which will affect all food service businesses, grocery stores, coffee shops, food trucks and cafeterias.

Businesses have the choice to provide customers with more environmentallyfriendly solutions, like straws and utensils made from paper, steel and other biodegradable materials. The city is urging businesses to provide these other options only upon request.

Supporters of the laws are pushing for action to help save the Earth from further pollution. CBSN.com reported that if straws were placed end to end, they could almost cover the distance from Seattle to the Canadian border. Junior Summer Rizzo is a strong believer in the fact that plastic straws and utensils are wasteful and unnecessary.

“Anything that cannot be reused is a complete waste of money and time,” Rizzo said. “Plastic utensils are cheap and easy but they make for lots of cleanup [that is] bad for the environment.

If the law is firm and steady and shows improvement then others will try without plastic also. This may lead to progress elsewhere.”

Kayla Grenke

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So far, Illinois only has laws banning plastic bags, but with the increasing participation of other states, Illinois might soon follow Seattle’s example. A huge portion of Antioch would be impacted by a law of this nature. Some of the most crowded locations in Antioch are the multiple Dunkin’ Donuts, where most containers, utensils and straws are made of plastic. Most people from ages

Kayla Grenke ranging from four to 80 enjoy an ice cold slushy or a piping hot cup of coffee at least once or twice a week.

Spanish teacher Melissa Garcia occasionally contributes to the use of plastic straws.

“Utensils [are used] not that often—just in the lunch rooms at school,” Garcia said. “Straws on the other hand [are used] all the time with fountain drinks and iced coffee from Dunkin’. People will have to make some adjustments to their daily schedule and of course there will be people who will complain. At the end of the day, if we can save the Earth a little bit, who would be selfish enough not to?”

The students and Antioch Community High School are constantly using plastic straws and utensils, whether it be from morning coffee or at lunch. Junior Teryn Jones uses plastic most days of the week, but is open to change if it is for the better of the environment.

“I use plastic straws and utensils a few times a week, but I see people using them every day,” Jones said. “I think this law is a great idea because we really need to save the environment.

I believe if people get enough information about why [Illinois] is getting rid of the plastic straws and utensils, then they will embrace the law; but, if they don’t get enough information about it, then they will not embrace it at all.”

Only time will tell if Illinois will participate in the movement to clean up the large amounts of waste caused by excess plastic in the environment. If this law is in the cards for Illinois, there will be major changes to people’s busy onthe-go lives.

HYPED UP ON CAFFEINE

While many assume

drugs only come in the illegal forms, something they consume daily may be equally as addictive.

KARA C. GALARNEAU tom tom staff @karag__

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any throughout the school, community and United States are using a drug unknowingly. Currently, caffeine is the most commonly used and most accessible drug in the United States, according to the website VeryWellMind. Caffeinated drinks are available all over town, including coffee shops, grocery stores, pharmacies and vending machines. Every morning it seems that most of the students and teachers at Antioch Community High School are drinking coffee or some sort of caffeinated drink.

One may assume that a drink consumed by so many and available everywhere is safe to drink daily, but what are the health effects of drinking coffee at least once everyday?

According to the website Livestrong, the main part of the body that caffeine effects is the brain, something essential for school and daily life.

Caffeine stimulates the nervous system and when it reaches the brain, it causes one to feel more awake and focused. For some students, coffee is their drink of choice for this reason.

“I usually drink coffee in the morning before school starts and maybe one around 6 or 7 [p.m.], so I’m doing homework and staying motivated,” senior Anli Butler said. “I like the flavor and the energy it gives me, even if it’s only temporary.”

Caffeine can affect the body and mind in more ways than one; caffeine may improve one’s mood temporarily, but it can also counteract itself and cause anxiety after the “high” wears off.

According to HealthLine, it has been proven that caffeine can also improve mental performance, but only for a short period of time. This jolt of energy may not be worth it to some, considering the aches and pains throughout the body after consuming just one cup of coffee.

“After I drink coffee I usually have a stomach ache and it’s hard for me to sit still,” sophomore Audrey Selander said. “Especially for school, it’s better for me to just lay low and not have any.”

Other than stomach aches, muscle pain and headaches are both common as well. These can be symptoms of caffeine withdrawal or too much caffeine. In coffee shops, caffeine can be served in very high amounts depending on what the customers order.

“We have a handful of customers that come in regularly at the same time and purchase the same drinks,” The Latte Cafe owner, Shannon

said. “The amount of caffeine usually depends on the size. A small has one shot of espresso, but our sizing goes up to 24 ounces. A few customers will come in and order up to eight shots.”

To put this into perspective, one shot of espresso contains 77 milligrams of caffeine, according to Caffeine Informer. Customers at local shops sometimes order up to eight shots, which exceeds the daily recommendation of 400 milligrams by over 200 milligrams. It may not be understood by many, but caffeine addiction is a real thing and is so common that one might not even think twice about what they are consuming.

There are few benefits to caffeine and only a small amount of it is healthy. As little as two cups a day can lead to a caffeine addiction. If a person is dependent on caffeine, withdrawal symptoms can include headaches, depression and irritability, according to VeryWellMind. It can also be harder to think clearly when the body is dependent on caffeine. As a student, teacher or just an everyday individual it is important to be able to focus and think clearly without anything in the way.

According to VeryWellMind, some recommendations for students and teachers here at school would be to drink non-caffeinated drinks if they prefer something with more flavor. There are a variety of choices, such as smoothies, decaf green tea and flavored water.

According to Livestrong, one can achieve a wellbalanced and healthy lifestyle by getting enough sleep and staying hydrated. It can do more for the body than caffeine can in a short or long span

QUICK FACTS ABOUT COFFEE

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DECAF DOES NOT MEAN CAFFEINE FREE WATER IS THE ONLY BEVERAGE MORE POPULAR THAN COFFEE

THE AVERAGE COFFEE DRINKER CONSUMES THREE CUPS A DAY Graphic Information from Clive Coffee, Coffee.org and Good Housekeeping.

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

VAPING FINDS A HOME AT ACHS The sweet serenity of a simple inhale— the calm that eventually creates the storm.

Addictions spread far and wide, mainly from illegal substances that abuse the bodies of young people and stretch across their social status.

Welcome to the 21st Century where the epidemic of vaping is taking teenagers by the palm of their hands, making them grip tighter and tighter to the hand that gave them that opportunity and leading them down an alleyway of no return. ...

To read more of Mollie Wagner’s story about how vaping is now considered an epidemic, head over to sequoitmedia.com.

R U O Y ’S CY? T A WH RGEN E M E

breathing. For those who have not been certified since 2016, old methods will be performed instead of the improved methods.

“Times have changed so much,” physical education department chair Teri Klobnak said. “They used to say that the compressions were important [compared to the breathing], and then the breaths were [more important] later. Now, you don’t technically have to do the breaths anymore. A lot of people in public may not want to do breath and so they were less likely to do full CPR.” The new first aid and CPR lessons were added into the ACHS health curriculum starting with the class of 2020. New equipment has been added to enhance students’ comprehension and technique.

Students then cover basic first aid, CPR and learn about Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in health class.

Emily Higgins

Accidents can happen at any time, especially when someone least expects it.

EMILY A. HIGGINS junior editor @emilyhiiggiins

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ometimes in the hustle and bustle of high school, safety can be in the back of our minds. Running to get to class on time and staying up all night to write an essay seems more important than overall health. In the event of a medical emergency, students, teachers and staff are required to take action. According to SureFire CPR, 27 states have now made cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) a high school graduation requirement. This trend appears likely to continue in the future. In doing so, students with first aid training can help reduce risk and empower others with the ability to assess the situation in the event of a medical emergency.

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CPR is when a combination of chest compressions and artificial ventilation are used in an effort to manually preserve heart and brain function for someone who is in cardiac arrest. Every minute CPR is delayed, a person’s chance of survival decreases by 10 percent.

Immediate CPR from someone nearby can double or even triple their chance of survival.

“We hope for the best and prepare for the worst,” athletic trainer and physical education student teacher Bryn Nottoli said. “We never know when something will happen and understanding how to help and who to call is critical to the first responder chain.”

Medicine is constantly updating and changing with new features and tools to use. According to Mayo Clinic, the common acronym ABC, standing for airway, breathing and compression, has changed.

As of 2016, the acronym has been changed to CAB, standing for compression, airway and then

“You need to know where they are just in case of an emergency,” lifeguard and junior Zoe Johnson said. “Even having an idea of where an AED in public is crucial. You never know what can happen in the future.”

The American Heart Association sets a program for teachers to certify students, but the cost would have to be covered through both the budget and the student cost before the certification course.

“Technically you don’t have to be certified to do to do CPR,” Klobnak said. “I think it’s a good discussion to bring in that kids are wanting to be taught CPR as refresher. We should hear it every year, otherwise, we’re going to lose [the skills].”

A simple accident can turn into an emergency if proper procedures are not followed. Being prepared in case of an emergent situation not only helps the accident move along smoother and quicker, but also provides a valuable life skills that can be carried throughout life.

Shannon Price

NEWS COMMENTARY

TALES FROM THE TOWN HALL Increasing political knowledge and activism should be the no. 1 civic responsibilty

SHANNON E. PRICE tom tom staff @shan_eileen01

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articipating in one’s local government is a vital part of maintaining democracy, but fewer Antioch residents of all ages are taking part in this process. When the town lost the Antioch Review in 2001, the only way for residents to stay informed on local politics was by word of mouth. This method of data gathering is prone to error and not conducive to a busy schedule, so residents need to be aware of other channels through which they can stay involved.

One of the most effective tools that people have at their disposal for staying involved politically is the internet. Most of the information one needs to know about board decisions can be found on the village website. It has transcriptions of ordinances, resolutions and contracts that the board has decided on. It also includes complete monthly meeting schedules for the board and the commissions.

Political transparency in Antioch is maintained by the Village Clerk, Lori Romine. She is responsible for uploading all important documents to the website for public consumption.

“I think the benefit of being here is that you get to hear the discussion,” Dominiak said. “I think it would give people a better understanding of the issues that we face in town.”

“[Residents] have a right to see how we’re spending that money and how we’re operating their village,” Romine said. “This is their community, their town.”

Even though it may be difficult to work one’s schedule around that of the board, attending meetings is an opportunity for residents to fully comprehend issues that matter to them in their community.

Anyone can access these documents at any time, and they are very easy to use. This is a flexible method of civic engagement that residents can utilize regularly.

In addition to the village website, another resource for information on upcoming decisions and agendas is a website called The Briefing Room. Created by Romine, The Briefing Room sends email notifications to subscribers about recent developments, upcoming agenda items and town news updates. “[W]e post the agendas 48 hours prior to the meeting,” Romine said. “You can subscribe to receive notices.”

By receiving agendas ahead of time, residents can decide if they want to attend the next meeting and hear the discussion on topics that interest them. It is an easy and automatic way for people to get information.

The most direct method to fully understand the context and complexities of certain issues heard by the board is to attend monthly meetings. They are held on the first Monday of every month at Village Hall. Trustee Mary Dominiak weighed in on villager attendance at meetings.

In addition to the issue of schedule constraints, primary polling for this article suggests that there is a lack of interest in local politics, and a majority of young people are especially disinterested in government. Even those who make concerted attempts to stay civically engaged on a federal level lack basic knowledge when it comes to the town that they live in. “[A]t the local level... you can talk to us,” mayor Lawrence Hanson said. “You can at least have a bigger voice locally, so your concerns are [really] being heard.”

Local government is the level of American democracy in which individuals can have the greatest impact, so it is vital that all residents pay attention to what decisions are being made around them. Antioch residents can strive to be more engaged, but young people need to be especially vigilant. As the next generation of voters and policymakers, it is important that they learn the benefits of understanding government on every level. Civic engagement may be time consuming and uninteresting, but it is a crucial part of American democracy that must be preserved.

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PROACTIVE RATHER THAN REACTIVE

In any given crisis, the faculty

and students have been given emergency planning by implementing ALICE protocol.

VALERIE M. ROSEK tom tom staff @rosekvalerie

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LICE: a five letter word that could mean life or death to District 117’s students and faculty. The new procedure has taken both the staff and student body into a safer environment and calmer mindset.

“So far I feel that it has been introduced to us and done correctly; they’ve shown us what to do when something happens,” science teacher Kyle Francis said. “We’ve actually been able to practice it. I came from a school district where it was implemented, but it was ‘watch these videos’ and that was it. We didn’t practice or do anything else.

I feel we are more prepared this time. We actually have practiced it and have an idea of what to do when if anything happens.”

Each letter in ALICE protocol has a meaningful procedure behind it: alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate.

Alert: getting the word out that a threat exists by an announcement or other means of communicating the threat. Lockdown is the way of buying time by becoming barricaded in an area.

Inform relays what is happening at the exact moment in time about threat location. Counter is if a face-to-face senario happens with the attacker, then students and staff should be distracting the threat by moving, making noise or throwing objects to better survival; the belief is that the attacker’s ability to aim with be decreased. Evacuate: to get out of danger when it is safe to do so any way possible

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including through doors, windows or whatever means necessary. With the help of ALICE drills, students and staff should feel safer if a threat were to come into the school.

“I feel that if the threatening occasion or event may occur, ALICE will be much safer for all the students and the faculty within the school,” senior Easton Herbon said.

The purpose of ALICE is to give the students and faculty of Antioch Community High School a better chance of survival in a threatening situation. Over the summer and at the opening institute day, Community High School District 117 administration and staff went through detailed training to learn how ALICE protocol differs from old procedures, which also included showing them how the survival rates differ. Throughout the training, they realized that the new protocol will make students feel safer.

“I definitely feel safer because I have the option to run and escape or throw a textbook at the guy who comes instead of just sit there and be like, ‘oh, that guy has possession of a gun,’” junior Jack Bay said.

The faculty and students of the school can actually attempt to defend themselves in times of need, instead of sitting there allowing something to happen. A poll taken on Instagram by Antioch Community High School students showed 90 percent of students feel safer now with ALICE rather than the old procedures.

“It’s bad to sit in the school,” freshman Cheyanne Matonik said. “If the intruder is on the other side, [then] it is better to just get out of there.”

A new addition is there are more options given then there was before with the old drill. Now everyone involved can at least try to make an escape and minimize their chances of being a victim.

“I feel like with an intruder, I don’t feel safe at all,” senior Lilian Regnier said. “But I’d rather do the Alice drill and feel safer knowing that I can get out of the situation.”

Hiding under desks is not lowering fatality counts; based on the Alice Training Institute, data shows that survival is more likely when using ALICE over the old drills. The point is to protect without endangering, and to be prepared rather than scared.

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f a high schooler were to make a list of the worst things they have to do in class, the top three would be pretty universal; writing essays and reading for class would take up second or third place, depending on the person, but No. 1 would almost definitely be giving a speech. For many, getting in front of a room of people and presenting information is the scariest thing possible, but for others, speeches are nothing compared to the challenge of memorizing lines for a show. Instead of just memorizing bullet points, memorizing lines means every word has to be absolutely perfect and that can sound intimidating to a lot of people. However, if you’re thinking of doing a school show or just curious of how people are able to learn hundreds of lines, here’s a guide on how to make this difficult process a little bit more bearable.

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One of the most widely used and simple methods of memorization is repeatedly reading the script. After you’re done, read it again. Then, do it again. The idea behind this is that if you read the script over and over again, eventually all of the lines will stick in your head. This is one of the most common methods because it’s a very obvious solution, many people use this the first time they have to memorize lines. If this sounds mind-numbingly boring to you, that’s because it is. There are many methods that can work better, while also being a lot less boring.

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According to the New York Film Academy, this method connects your lines with the action of writing them down, making it easier to remember those long passages of text. While this method is more active than just reading lines, it does take a lot longer since you need to write out every word of every line.

While giving a speech or having a conversation in real life, you typically don’t have a script that you need to follow word by word. In theater, however, every word of every line needs to be exact. Many people have a problem with this since it’s not ever experienced in daily life. Even

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Why would anyone want to put themselves through this process? Fine arts department teacher Wanda Teddy thinks that the process itself helps bring people together, and the real payoff is showing your hours of effort in front of a live audience.

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REDSHIRTING SCHOOL

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postpone their child’s entrance to kindergarten so the child can get ahead in the curriculum.

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edshirting has been around in athletics for decades and is now being introduced to schools and even children in kindergarten.

Redshirting is defined as the practice of postponing an age-eligible child’s entrance to kindergarten to allow for additional physical, mental and emotional development. This concept has become increasingly popular among parents over the years. People debate whether this is beneficial or detrimental to children’s academic, athletic and social development.

Some negative impacts redshirting can have on a child include the child becoming bored in the year they have off, along with less peer to peer learning because of the age gap between the child and their classmates. This age gap also results in a maturity difference, which can cause difficulty in making friends during early years.

Another negative effect comes on the family who waited a year to put their child in kindergarten.

The financial aspect of one of the negatives is the family needing to pay for an extra year of tuition for daycare or preschool. Also, those children are entering the workforce a year later than they should be, which affects the economy, the child and the child’s family. Despite these negatives, there are positives to redshirting as well. Some of the positive effects are higher test scores in the early schooling years and more advanced attention skills, which will enhance their learning in and out of the classroom.

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Sierra ward child in kindergarten is up to the child’s parent. To help a parent decide whether or not to enter their child in kindergarten, one of Rasmussen College’s freelance writers for Collegis education, Ashley Brooks, wrote some tips on the school’s website.

“Watch for signs that your child is ready for kindergarten, like an ability to communicate and listen as well as how they get along with others,” Brooks wrote. “On the other hand, Baez [a pediatric occupational therapist, child development expert and founder of Playapy, Amy Baez] recommends being aware of signs that your child could benefit from an extra year in preschool or childcare, such as not being able to follow simple instructions or not being able to sit at a table for more than 15 minutes.”

The concept of redshirting became more popular in recent years, but it also occurred in past years when current high school students entered kindergarten. Because of this, some high school students are in the grade level below the class they should be based on their age. For example, sophomore Konstantinos Kaliakmanis turned 16 in March, making him a year older than his classmates. Kaliakmanis is glad that his parents decided to wait a year before entering him into

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kindergarten.

“I got held back in kindergarten because I was speech delayed,” Kaliakmanis said. “So I didn’t talk until I was six years old.”

As with some other redshirted kids, Kaliakmanis believes he is better off academically and athletically because of his extra time before kindergarten. Redshirting has seemingly affected him in a positive way; he has made friends the same as his classmates and the issue of maturity between him and his classmates was not a problem growing up. Another Antioch Community High School student who is a year older than their classmates is junior Hayley Powers.

“I like being in the grade that I’m in because I feel more comfortable with [my classmates] due to the fact that I have been in the same grade with them since first grade and I honestly don’t see myself being a senior right now,” Powers said.

Redshirting has both negative and positive effects depending on the student. Redshirting can neither be generally described as beneficial nor detrimental to education as a whole. Whether or not a student would benefit from redshirting can only be determined by the child’s individual characteristics.

FINDING TIME FOR SPIRIT

Small ways for students to get involved create a big impact.

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Stepping under those Friday night lights or into the bright colors and sounds of a school dance should be something that every student gets to experience in high school. The buzz of excitement spreads throughout the cardinal colored halls of the school, building up to the event that is awaiting everyone at the end of the week. These are the moments that people within the walls of this high school live for, or at least the picture-perfect movie version of people would, right?

Sometimes the conversation is skewed in a different direction. Sometimes the lights are not bright enough to bring students out to the excitement of a Friday night football game, and sometimes the stress of finding that perfect outfit for a dance can be overwhelming.

“I don’t really know when games are happening and certain sports I just don’t find interesting,” junior Madalyn Carpenter said.

The reality is not everyone wants to step out of their comfort zone to find the events and activities that they might actually enjoy. Some students do not want to take the time to get dressed up in a crazy outfit and cover their faces in paint just to stand on bleachers for a couple hours and watch some guys throw a ball. However, this is where the line between the two types of students begins to stand out. There are some students that hold an optimistic view of these events by seeing the positive outcomes of attending them every oncein-a-while.

Alexandra Johnson “I like to participate in school events because it gives me a chance to hang out with my friends and make new friends,” junior Zoe Johnson said.

The question now is, what are the little things that students can do to show school spirit?

Even something as small as listening to the announcements or reading the daily emails can help students discover clubs that they might not know about, but could be really interested in. “[Joining clubs] gives you a way to interact with students that you might not normally do so,” math teacher and student council adviser Jake House said.

Students will only get out what the put into each school year, so it is time to make this one the best it can be.

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SCHOOL SPIRIT PARTICIPATION Nearly 62 percent of ACHS students report that they participate in school spirit.

The remaining Sequoits don’t necessarily find it to be as important to their high school

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In a world where fitting in means being “normal,” to these students there isn’t anyone they’d rather be than themselves. for these students, it’s all about showing their...

In order to defy “normal”, it is important to understand what normal is.

The normal/average student may be different depending on the specific environment. But at Antioch Community High School, normal is a combination of physical, intellectual and social factors.

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he victors write history, but that does not have to be the case. For every winning side there is a losing side as well. So why are the thoughts of the defeated men and women rarely heard? Why don’t people often know how it feels to lose the Superbowl, or go an entire season without ever winning a game? What does it feel like not to consistently dominate, but instead to consistently get dominated? While it is important to know what it’s like to win a game or double an opponent’s score, there are two sides to every story, and the loser’s thoughts and feelings are often overlooked by the winner’s.

The lines dividing groups of students from each other are starting to blur.

Common stereotypical social groups, such as jocks, nerds, theatre kids, outcasts and more are beginning to mix. It is becoming more often that you will find someone who may be known to be apart of one group socializing with another. Students can participate in activities that truly spark their interest; because of this, the idea of being “normal” can be forgotten, without sacrificing inclusion.

“[A normal student] would care about what they looked like and what they wore,” freshman Gigi Stefani said.

According to other students at ACHS, the “normal” student would also wear a combination of nicer outfits and more comfortable outfits, such as khakis and/or sportswear. The student would prioritize school work for the most part and have around a “B” in most of their classes. A “normal” student would also have a decent amount of friends.

Often times, ”normal” is what we see in other people based on previous knowledge, assumed information and rumors. The assumptions we come to when searching for normality can also be known as stereotyping.

Being stereotyped can be felt in positive and negative ways. Sophomore Kaitlyn Bargamian feels the positive effects of being stereotyped. Bargamian describes how being on the cheer team easily places her into the “jock” category. While being stereotyped can be aggravating to some, Bargamian agrees with the placement she has been subconsciously given. Since she is friends with people who are also considered “jocks”, she feels that it justifies her being stereotyped.

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Benjamin Nauman On the flipside, stereotyping can be frustrating and unfair.

“We are all the same and we should be treated the same,” junior Jadda Pope said. “When we are in different stereotypes, we are treated differently.”

Pope is also on the cheer team, but she does not always agree with the title she has been given. Pope believes that people should not be treated based on the group they are stereotyped into. By comparing these two examples, the multiple effects of stereotyping are illustrated. However, stereotyping does not only impact athletes, it also impacts the rest of the student body that participate in other activities.

Channin Pluciennik is a sophomore at Antioch Community High School. He, too, feels that he is placed into certain social groups based on the classes he takes and the extracurricular activities he participates in.

“I think I am stereotyped because, for everyone else,” Pluciennik said. “It just makes it easier to categorize individuals, including myself.”

When dealing with the unknown, people may assume something about someone that might not be true at all. According to Pluciennik, this idea can be applied to stereotyping in the high school setting. For example, if a student participates in theatre productions, they will be known as a “theatre kid” even though they may participate in many other activities and be friends with students who do not participate in theatre productions.

The threat of being stereotyped can possibly cause students to be hesitant about participating in activities or joining clubs that truly spark their interest.

In Pluciennick’s case, being stereotyped as a “smart” student or a “theatre kid” has not stopped him from playing the sport he enjoys: volleyball.

Pluciennik is able to push past any possible prejudice and enjoy the sport that makes him happy.

Nowadays, the constraints of stereotypes are lessening and there is a wider variety of students joining in different clubs and activities. As time went on, students either felt that there was less of a chance of getting judged for participating in an activity, or they may have just stopped caring altogether.

Whichever reason it may be, the aftershock of this social breakthrough increased participation and involvement all around.

While many students can relate to the feeling of being categorized or having assumptions made about them, the opposite may not be as common.

The converse, described not feeling apart of a group or existing in multiple groups at once, is also prevalent in high schools.

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“I don’t feel like I have to hang out with a specific group all the time,” sophomore Holly Horvat said. “I could meet new people and be friends with different people.”

According to Horvat, she is not categorized with a specific group of people.

Because of this, she feels that she is free to socialize with anybody she so chooses to without having to worry about fitting a certain stereotype or upsetting a main group of friends. While Horvat may sometimes feel left out because she is not in a stereotypical friend group, she concludes that it is better for her to be able to be friends with people from all types of friend groups.

When being normal is equivalent to being stereotyped, Horvat is the perfect example of not needing to fit into a specific group of friends to still simply have friends. To have a place to fit in, a traditional stereotype is not necessary. Social groups are inevitable by human nature; groups have their purposes, but students should not feel limited to one. Each student possesses their own unique personalities and character traits, so, to say that every student fits into an option on a list of groups could be false. High school is the time to try new things and pursue new fields of interest. With the constraints of stereotypes, students may feel that they are unable to try something new. These feelings can hinder the possibility of a new passion or even a possible occupation.

Being stereotyped and not being stereotyped each have their pros and cons. Whether it has a positive or negative connotation often depends on the individual. But is there a generic answer that provides the best situation for all? Is there a happy medium between being stereotyped and not being in a group at all?

When it comes to fitting in, the social structure of high school consists of many groups tailored to specific individual characteristics. These groups on their own give students many selections of groups to socialize with, and each of these groups has their own perception of normal. The concept of normal is twisted and contorted to each group, and each specific person.

There are many ideas of what “normal” should look like; there is no singular answer. Being “normal” is a concept that is commonly heard, but rarely understood. One perception of normal does not always have to criticize another perception of normal. Each is unique and individual in itself.

Whatever path a student decides to go down in high school, normality is not required. High school is the time to branch out and try new things. While doing this, it is most important that they feed their soul, not their ego.

THE FACES OF MAIN STREET USA In a small town like Antioch, Ill., nearly everyone knows your name.

In a small town like Antioch, Ill., nearly everyone has a voice.

In a small town like Antioch, Ill., nearly everyone gets a chance.

Meet some of Antioch.

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Another benefit that comes with working in the parks and recreation for Quilty is that everyday is something new. Quilty enjoys coming into work and not having to do the same thing each day, the change of environment with the different responsibilities she is given is exciting. It keeps her motivated to keep coming back to work everyday.

“That’s what nice about working here for Parks and Rec, nothing is the same,” Quilty said. “It’s constantly changing, I couldn’t imagine sitting at a desk all day long.”

One aspect of the program Quilty would like to change is adding more workshops and classes for the children of Antioch instead of strictly sports activities and day camp. She wants to broaden the opportunities for the children who sometimes don’t need day camp or don’t like being involved with sports.

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orking in the town of Antioch is more than just a job for Mary Quilty, it’s a hobby. Quilty has been the program director for the Parks and Recreation center here in Antioch for the last five years. Although she has been here for many years, Quilty is not a native to this town, being raised in Libertyville, she was unfamiliar with the town and it was not until she started a family that she became more familiar with Antioch because of raising her children in Grayslake.

“I actually came to work in Antioch because I had lost my previous job in Lake Bluff,” Quilty said. “There was a job opening and it was just perfect timing for when I applied and I ended up getting the job.”

While being involved with the parks and rec program, she is in charge of the Summer Day Camp that is held every summer for kids from kindergarten to seventh grade; her favorite part of being involved with Antioch, the interaction with children.

“I love to mentor kids to reach for the stars,” Quilty said. “I think kids have so much potential and I think hearing that from someone else other than their parents is something special for them and not everyone has that person in their life.”

“My goal is to make the parks and rec program be viewed as a positive family department,” Quilty said.

While working with counselors in the summer day camp, Quilty hopes to teach them one lesson while she works for the community: love of your job. Enjoying your job is what makes her happy and what she hopes her employees take away from their experience working for the village.

“I always tell my kids, ‘If you don’t enjoy your job, get out,’” Quilty said. “You can’t just show up to work miserable everyday, you’d be killing yourself by doing that.”

She also likes her employees to know that when working with children, it is an opportunity to change and have an impact on their lives. Senior Grace Weber who was a camp counselor this past summer agrees with Quilty, that anything that they do is impactful to children.

“I learned from Mary that no matter how hard dealing with children can be, you are changing their lives,” Weber said. “They look to counselors as role models to keep a positive role in their life.”

As Quilty continues to work for the town of Antioch, she hopes to keep bringing that positive energy and attitude to work with her everyday. Hoping to impact the town as a whole and making it a better community for the future.

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or some, a town is just a town. For 1987 Antioch alumna, Janet Moffat, Antioch is a place she calls home. Moffat has been a member of the Antioch community since she was born.

She works for Antioch Chiropractic in downtown as a massage therapist. She has been a therapist for ten years and has worked in Antioch for eight of them. Her interest in massage therapy began when she was looking for a side job that would help her bring in extra money for bills. She looked into being a masseuse, took an online course and passed, earning herself a degree in massage therapy.

She truly enjoys her job, as it allows her to remain involved with the community.With being allowed to schedule her appointments in a convenient matter and working so close to her home makes it a job that one can not be upset with. The enjoyment Moffat receives from working in the community tends to be drawn from the interaction and relationships that she has with her clients.

“I like being the person that can help and relieve stress from their lives,” Moffat said. “Helping the community is very special to me and I like creating friendships with my clients and being someone they feel comfortable to talk to as well.”

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After high school and college, Moffet began to create her own life outside of Antioch and got

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ANNA ROSBERG

priorities of the Rosbergs is keeping the small town touch and creating a

aindrops fell swiftly, beading on the grass as the people of Antioch gathered for their Independence Day celebrations. The Latte Cafe and Bakery was filled with the sweet smell of marshmallows, made in-house by Anna Rosberg, in preparation for the bonfire set to begin as the sun goes down.

“We’re really passionate about being friendly and bubbly and the people that we hire just naturally fit that,” A. Rosberg said. “When you walk in you feel welcome.”

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The Latte Cafe and Bakery opened its doors, under new management, in May of this year. Anna Rosberg, a qualified pastry chef with an AAS degree in baking/pastry and restaurant management from the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, is the in-house chef behind the delicious treats advertised on The Latte Cafe and Bakery’s Instagram account: @thelattecafebakery. She works alongside her sister-in-law, Shannon, who has a degree in communications with a focus on advertising from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Anna Rosberg is a mother of two who worked at The Latte Cafe before she took over as an owner in December of last year. One of the top

married and ended up moving back to Antioch in 1998. Then just two years later, she began her own family with her husband, Joel Moffat, with having their first daughter, Jillian. Then another two years later, they added to their family with their second daughter, Jennifer.

“I came back to Antioch because I went to school here and wanted my daughters to experience the environment that Antioch obtains,” Moffat said. “Growing up in a small but very family like community is something that is very heartwarming.”

If ever to leave, Moffat’s impact she would like to have on the community would be the benefits she brought clients with her therapy.

“I like helping people,” Moffat said. “I work on many individuals within the community and it’s nice being able to help people who are possibly injured, stressed, recently had surgery, have anxiety, or even depression.”

Moffat continues to work in the community and has no intention of leaving this small, heartwarming town she calls home.

welcoming, friendly environment.

When the Rosbergs took over, it was up to them to recreate the name, The Latte Cafe and Bakery.

Shannon Rosberg is the sister in law of Anna, she is the mother of two boys and she makes her daily stop at the shop to visit with regulars and tend to the marketing processes for the shop.

“We added the sign in,” S. Rosberg said. “It helps with word of mouth, like you said.”

Word of mouth isn’t the only appeal, though. Anna Rosberg’s cooking and baking expertise have been a hit since the Rosbergs launched the new menu: salads, sandwiches, seasonal treats and pastries are a few food items that were added when ownership switched.

Juggling children and owning a restaurant is, without a doubt, a lot to conquer on an everyday basis but for the Rosbergs teamwork makes the dream work. Shannon and Anna will take shifts, per say, at the restaurant to get the most done while still tending to their duties at home. One will arrive at the store early in the morning and the other will come a bit later, ensuring that there is an owner in the store as long as possible.

Outside of their business relationship, the sisters hold a closer relationship than most sister-in-law pairs.

“We love each other,” A. Rosberg said. “We’re planning girls’ night because apparently we can’t get enough of each other.”

The Latte Cafe and Bakery is a touch of home, outside of your home.

Bearing friendly staff members, tasty treats and a gorgeous, rustic interior, The Latte Cafe is the place to be.

The Rosbergs are a dynamic duo, this goes without saying, but they are also a family opening its heart, and The Latte Cafe and Bakery’s doors, to the public.

“It’s an honor,” S. Rosberg says. “That [customers] choose here for coffee and pastries and sandwiches.”

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he cafeteria: the most typical high school setting. Pizza that drips with grease makes its appearance as the scent lingers around the room; chit-chat and gossip clash against each other as they bounce off the walls and the lunch line seems to never end. Looking around, guys wearing their last names and school colors all sit at one table, the girls with winged eyeliner, lipstick and short skirts sit at another and the chess team is strategizing at the table in the corner. So, where does that leave room for everyone else?

Most people say that if they saw someone sitting alone they would take the time to go over and sit with the person; however, according to the Antioch Community High School users of Twitter, only 57 percent of the 68 responses claimed they would accompany the lonely individual. Sitting alone doesn’t always have to be negatively connoted, as there are other reasons why a person may wish to eat alone during lunchtime. Some of these reasons

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include having an abundant amount of homework that is due later that day, needing time away from others or simply not liking the company of the people around them.

“It could just be that they’re taking away time from others,” senior Teagan Ames said. “I know that I don’t always like others, and some people don’t either. [Sitting alone] could be a sign to stay away for a bit because they need their space.”

Now, that leaves one question: when is the right time to approach someone sitting alone? Body language plays a very important role with identifying someone who is secretly calling for help and someone who is choosing to be isolated from others. For example, having earbuds in while doing homework could be a sign that the individual doesn’t want to be bothered because their attention is elsewhere. On the other hand, a student that has their head down and appears to be invested in their lunch might need a companion for the hour.

Approaching a student eating alone may put someone outside of their comfort zone; however, going those few extra steps and a simple, “Hey, can I sit with you?” allows the cafeteria to be a little more comforting. There are many ways to go about the initial approach, including security guard Fontaine Coleman’s, who has his own style of making distant teenagers feel welcomed.

“Me, being a people’s person, I would probably go up to them and see what’s going on [and] say hi,” Coleman said. “If I didn’t know them, [then I’d] introduce myself and would probably invite them to sit with me, even if I was in a group of people.¨

Coleman observes the students in the ACHS commons during lunch hours, making the environment more laid back and relaxed by initiating small talk with students and cracking jokes. Despite these efforts, teens continue to find themselves alone between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Is eating isolated inevitable within the generations to come, or can the school find a way to accept everyone?

One way kids can create unification in the lunchroom is if they participate in more school activities and get involved, whether it means joining the Spanish club or finding themselves at the lively football games on Friday nights.

Being apart of these functions allows connections to form between other students, with some even leading to friendships. This lets someone recognize a person they saw at the game or club meeting and hopefully find a spot next to them at the lunch table.

Including others in daily activities might make the environment seem more welcoming and friendly. For example, offer if anyone wants the last Oreo in the package or set someone up to have a conversation. Asking someone how their day is going or what they’ve been up to can be enough chit-chat to brighten a person’s day.

These two ways to go about change are simple yet effective; however, not everyone will recognize the faces around them. It is true that majority of students grow up together throughout childhood due to mutual elementary schools or sports teams, but what about those who are new to the game? The majority of the time, the new kids are the ones without company, which gives an individual a better excuse to include them. A new student might be seeking someone to take them under their wing until they get themselves situated at school with friends and classes.

Take this opportunity and make the most of it because one day that person will never forget the time they made a new friend, which isn’t always easy in high school due to factors such as drama.

“People that have lived here for a while have all grown up together, and so they haven’t had an opportunity to experience change [because] they aren’t used to that,” Ames said. “Because I’m new here, not many people have came up and talked to me, so it’s like, ‘Are they judging me for being a new student or because of who I am?’”

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WHAT DID I DO? IS IT SOMETHING ABOUT ME? SENIOR // TEAGAN AMES

Some people might dread lunch hour. It could be distracting noise that keeps one from finishing their homework, the food with a scent so strong it makes its way down the hall or the largest predicament possible: not having a guaranteed place to sit. The unknown is one of the greatest fears of mankind, which would explain why not knowing where to sit in the lunchroom is a common fear of a high school student, especially on the first day of school. With this information in mind, why not make the cafeteria an overall better place by including those who sit alone? In the end, it never hurts to ask.

There is no flaw, no fault, no shame in sitting alone if that is how someone spends their lunch hour, intentionally or not. The place where an individual sits does not have to determine their social status in the school. Fitting in comes with finding the right people to be surrounded by and trusting the process.

“You don’t have to be alone,“ Ames said. “You can always be yourself around people. Just be you and let them accept you. Don’t let people stop you from what you want to do and how you want to be.”

Never be afraid to reach out to someone new because it can be the littlest reminder that loneliness doesn’t have to be experienced in the lunchroom. Ironically enough, lunch is the one time in school that students can openly sit by whoever they want. Instead of promoting diversity, students can take advantage of being together and branch out in order to establish a more welcoming, positive environment for everyone.

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SPORTS IN BRIEF FOOTBALL REMAINS UNDEFEATED

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he Sequoits varsity football team started off the year as well as predicted, and reached the top of the conference in no time. They defeated Lake Forest, Woodstock North, Grayslake North, Wauconda and Grant by large amounts and are the only undefeated team left in Lake County.

Their high powered offense has dominated, putting up points at will. The Antioch defense is the top ranked defense in Lake County as they’ve halted opposing offenses with ease. Looking into the future schedule the Sequoits are going against Grayslake Central, Round Lake, North Chicago and finally, the rival sister school of Lakes for the homecoming game.

The Sequoits have all as senior captains Ben Nauman, Kevin Tamayo and Chase Becker lead the team through the rest of the NLCC.

Rilee A. Schreiner The Antioch Sequoit varsity football team stands on the goal line as the national anthem plays before they take on the Wauconda Bulldogs. The Sequoits won 49-13 with four touchdown passes from sophomore quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, three of which were to senior wide reciever Zachary Grindley, who ended with 202 recieving yards in the game. “It was a big confidence booster to score my first tuchdown of the game,” Grindley said. “Playing on my hurt leg was tough but it felt great to power through that

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and play well.”

TENNIS

VOLLEYBALL

The girls varsity tennis team started the season off strong with multiple wins at invitationals and matches within Lake County. Since then, the girls have had an average season but are hoping to increase the amount of wins as the fall season unwinds.

The girl’s volleyball team is off to a hot start to the season. Undefeated in conference, the Sequoits have been dominant on both offense and defense.

“We are doing well with blocking, hitting, setting and passing,” senior outside hitter Grace Weber said. “We are all competitive and all want to do well this season.”

With last year’s record being 7-6-0, the team was expecting to improve their play for this season and make the most out of this year.

With big matches, such as conference, coming up in the near future, the girls are looking to step up their game and hopefully walk away with a conference win.

“We work really hard at practice to improve our game and lately we’ve been practicing different positions so we can play in any spot,” junior Jensen Horner said. “People should expect to see improvement from the team because of the work we’re putting in.”

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The team knows exactly what they need to work on moving forward.

“We need to do better with playing through adversity,” senior setter Katie Vilardi said. “We need to know when to step up in game situations”.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing how we continue to improve more as a team and individuals as the season goes on,” Vilardi said.

Moving forward, the Sequoits are in a strong position to make a run for the NLCC title, and potentially a regional or sectional title, too.

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JOSEPH R. WHITTALL

SEQUOIT SNAPSHOT Jessica Nettgen

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SPORTS IN BRIEF CROSS COUNTRY The Antioch cross country program has had a very successful season so far. With 4 wins from both the girls and the boys team together, both teams are now looking to qualify for state. The Sequoits had a rough start to their season, with the tragic death of Coach John LaPointe earlier in September. After this sad incident, both of the cross country teams came together as a family and worked even harder.

“The team has definitely bonded a lot this year,” senior captain Noor Abdellatif said. “We are doing everything for Coach.”

Joseph R. Whittall Anthony Sertic winds up for a swing in attempt to score a winning shot for the Antioch Sequoits.

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he boys varsity golf team has had a season they will never forget as the last two months have been quite a journey for the boys. The boys are rolling and roaring to keep the season going. The team ended with a perfect 11-0 season and have tons of confidence after bringing home the conference championship for the first time since 1995.

The girls season was a mixture of ups and downs, and they ended with a in-conference record of 4-2, and they placed second place at the conference tournament. Seniors Samantha Brown and Karley Rogalski emerged as leaders for the young team this season.

They pushed the team to the limits and were great role models to inspire the girls to work hard.

“I’m so proud of what we have been able to accomplish this season,” senior Tony Sertic said. “We have a great team and we can do anything we put our minds to, no one can stop us right now.”

“I want them to continue to try and get better every day,” Brown said.

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The boys and girls cross country team both work great together. The program has very strong athletes that are willing to do whatever it takes to help their team succeed.

“We have a lot of depth on the team,” Smith said.

“If someone gets injured, we always have someone willing to step up.”

The Sequoits have had an amazing season, but both teams believe they need to continue working and improving. The team boys, specifically, intend to focus on their mileage, and to work harder at all times.

“For the girls, we need to take training seriously,” Abdellatif said. “Our weekly workouts will help us improve on this.”

The Antioch Cross Country team has a lot to give this season, and they are striving to continue their successful year so far, and to reach their ultimate goal of state.

“So far I think our team has done amazing,” junior captain Charlie Smith said. “Ultimately the goal is to get down to state.”

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FIELD HOCKEY The Sequoits varsity field hockey team has started their season off with a bang, resulting in a stunning record of 5-0.

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SOCCER The 2018 boys varsity soccer team is having a very challenging season going 3-14 so far.

There are still a lot of problems that the boys want to improve on, as they only have five games left in the regular season.

“[We want to] win a regional championship so that we have a positive to take away from a challenging season,” junior Adam Lynn said.

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“Our team has gotten a lot better as a whole this year,” said sophomore varsity athlete Hailey Webb.

“We learned each others’ strengths and weaknesses and have worked with them to help us to our victories.”

One of the team’s leading scorers, junior Mikayla Holway, has really excelled this season and in seasons past. Antioch hopes to keep turning up the heat on the last half of the season to continue dominating.

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SPORTS COMMENTARY

THE INFLUENCE OF A NAME Athletics is a tradition; one that

is oftentimes passed on from a parent to a child. That tradition is commonly known by the name on the back of a jersey.

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eing a high school athlete is already difficult enough. Both in school and around town people expect you to be a good example and to always carry yourself well. Not only do I have to meet those expectations, but I also live with the legacy of my family’s name around Antioch. Both of my parents grew up here, attended Antioch Community High School and are two pretty well known people around town.

The Nauman name has sent four people through this school before myself—all of which were sure to stay engaged in clubs and sports.

Not only were my aunts and uncles involved when they were in school, but both of my grandparents were all-hands-on-deck when it came to Sequoit athletics.

In addition to trying to participate in everything, my grandfather is an independent accountant in Antioch who works with families and local businesses. Wherever I go, in or out of school, people always ask me if I have any relation to the great Bill Nauman. Anyone that has been around Antioch in at least twenty years knows someone in my family.

Being known around town isn’t a bad thing; I don’t wear it on my sleeve, but I’m humble to come from such a well known family.

Nevertheless, it is not always smooth sailing; people are always watching, taking note of every move I make and every action that I takegood and bad. I always remind myself when I leave the house that I am representing my family. Every decision I make not only affects me but the rest of my family as well.

My daily actions not only define who I am, but also the people I’m associated with. Most people know me as Brad and Kelly’s oldest child, but it goes farther than that. My dad was an athlete when he attended ACHS-playing all the same sports as I do, and not to mention, I look exactly like my father when he was in high school. I not only have to be aware of my decisions, but I have to live up to the great legacy my dad left for me when he went to ACHS. Whether it is family, friends or people I’m not familiar with, a great deal of Antioch has high expectations set for me. What some might not realize is even when others give off pressure, I’m the one who puts most of the weight on my shoulders. Having a division one football player as a father

can be taxing, considering that I have a goal of playing sports at the college level, too. Playing sports is in my blood, and a part of me believes the only way I’ll be good is if I surpass what my dad has accomplished. Friday night lights have brought me happiness for four straight years, but that’s not the only game I play every week. It’s the positive mentality I have to keep against all the negativity that’s brought upon myself on a continuous loop that repeats how I will never be good enough. I want to make my family proud, but more importantly, I want to make myself proud.

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What keeps me going? Simple: my motivation. Even though I realize that some of my expectations are much more difficult than others, I continue to strive for what I want. Although working toward the exact same thing your entire life can get boring and repetitive to some people, I find that constantly having something to work toward is what makes life worth living. It is the thing that gives people purpose. I cannot imagine what my life would be like if I did not constantly have a reason to work harder, or a reminder of why I do what I do.

I believe that a majority of people expect and look forward to being just like their parents when they are older. One can only dream to carry on the name that someone before them made famous or recognizable.

I want to be a part of my family’s legacy, but also make a name for myself. In the near future when people hear of the last name Nauman, I want them to think of me and the impact I’ve made.

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MANAGING THE TEAM TO SUCCESS Being on the field during Friday Night Lights doesn’t always involve putting on a helmet.

JULIA C. HACKELOER tom tom staff @twitter

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he town of Antioch cherishes the varsity football team with great value.

Antioch’s varsity football team has a crew of ten managers who help year round to make sure the team runs smoothly, Many only notice the players during the games on Friday nights under the lights, but what some don’t notice are the managers helping the team behind the scenes.

The current set of managers are made up of only girls who differ in grade levels.

Depending on what time of season it is, the managers have different jobs for what the program needs. For example, before the season starts up, the managers help the coaches get everything set up so it is easier to start off the season. Getting the website set up and the players gear distributed “All of the technical stuff has to happen more towards the beginning of the summer where

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you have to get everything distributed,” senior manager Symone Henderson said.

upbeat for games so they can have more fun and stronger connections.

The managers help the team as a whole in order to have a positive atmosphere at practices, games and even off of the field. The managers help make a positive atmosphere for the football program with the relationships they’ve built with the players and coaches.

“The football players have a great connection with the football managers,” sophomore football player Ethan Holmes said. “We often talk to them and we get along really nicely.”

“Their moral support on and off the field is definitely felt within the football program,” wide receiver coach Mitchell Munda said.

Many of the varsity players talk about how their managers help keep them happy and

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The football program has developed a very strong bond with all of the football managers. The coaches have Jessica Nettgen inspired the managing crew so much and the managers look up to the coaches who put all their love into the football program.

“The coaching staff are all really influential and great men,” Henderson said. “I look up to them a lot because they’re so successful.

They are father figures in a way.”

Even though the football program is based upon the games played by the athletes, a majority of it wouldn’t be possible without the extra help. Football managers are always there making sure the players have water, the correct gear and the encouragement that they need to keep on winning. Don’t forget to look to see who is on the sidelines making it all possible.

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WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO HAVE TO

WALK IN SOMEONE’S SHADOW

BY MCKENNA KALISZ AS TOLD TO GIANNA CHIAPPETTA

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he’s my older sister. Without her, there wouldn’t be me.

Everyone always seems to be comparing us, which is ironic because Gabi and I are nothing alike. Growing up we were always seen in the same outfit, wearing the same shoes and coordinating the same hairstyle; yet, there hasn’t been a moment in time where I thought we were on the same page. We have a three year age gap, but that has never been an obstacle for my parents as they forced Gabi to hangout with me.

We have only gone to school together once, and that was when I was a freshman and Gabi was a senior. That year was by far the worst year of our relationship. I had few to no friends and it did not help that Gabi didn’t even want to acknowledge my existence. Our parents thought it would be a bright idea to make sure all of her friends were mine, which, as anyone could imagine, was a terrible idea. Gabi didn’t have a choice but to drive me to school, take me to all the football games and invite me to all her social events. I met a lot of new people and became close with all her people, but the one person who couldn’t have hated me more, was my sister.

We ran cross country together, which is one of the only things that we have in common, and even when we were on the same team, there was no denying the fact that she was my biggest competition. Gabi trained over the summer, which gave her a head start, but I was more athletic than her which made her summer training only beneficial for her own time and had no impact on mine. We never ran the same race,

but a part of me wish we did. If I was running and in focus, then she would do anything to mess up my concentration. From yelling at me as she stood by the side lines to the looks she gave me when I finished my race, there was always tension between us. We always wanted the best for one another, even if that meant our best was being less than the other.

When we were little, we used to spend our weekends staying in our pajamas all day and watching television. Gabi was in charge of what we watched and one could only watch Project Runway so many times. I thought it would only be fair if I was able to watch one episode of my choice, but to no surprise, Gabi was not in favor of my idea. I got very angry when she refused to let me watch my show; I took the TV remote and I smacked her in the head. Was it wrong of me to hurt my sister? Yes. Did she cry? Like a big baby.

Did I get in trouble? Yes, a lot of trouble.

With my sister and I consitantly fighting, my parents used to get worried if they didn’t hear one of us screaming bloody murder. When I cried I would go straight to my dad and when Gabi wanted me in trouble, she ran to my mom.

My dad is my absolute everything. I consider myself the son he never had, but always wanted.

We do everything together, and I couldn’t imagine anyone else being my best friend. My dad is super protective over me, which I don’t mind because it shows he cares. But when Gabi was my age, she had different freedoms than I have now. Gabi was allowed to take the car to sleepovers and hang out with boys. The last

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time I went to a sleepover my dad drove me to it; when I asked to hangout with a boy, it took a week of begging to finally persuade him to say yes. You would think after raising one girl, my parents would be lenient on their second, but that wouldn’t be farther from the truth.

I’ve always been close with my family, and I wouldn’t change that for the world. My sister on the other hand is the exact opposite. When I’m out at a family dinner, my sister’s most likely out with her friends. Not that she doesn’t want to hang out with us, but she has more of a social life. She would rather be out having fun, while I prefer relaxing at home. Our families compare us a lot, but it’s only because they know us the best.

When I’m at school, it’s a whole different story.

People believe we’re the same person, which aggravates me. Even though my sister already graduated high school, I can’t help but be living in her shadow. Teachers still confuse me with her and whenever people get a chance, they will talk about us as if we’re a package deal. It’s nice knowing my sister left a mark on the school, but when a majority use her success as a personal attack on my efforts, it sucks.

Since she has graduated high school, our relationship has grown tremendously. Being apart has brought us closer together, and spending time together isn’t a forceful act. We want to hangout with one another and be in each other’s lives.

I love my sister, but always having to prove I’m my own person is exhausting.

Gianna Chiappetta

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