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1744 N. Andover Road. Andover, KS 67002 Volume 26 - Issue 6 Jan. 17, 2012

COPING WITH DEATH

students, teachers learn to deal with loss of loved ones {pg 16-17}7} news: theatre department preparing for student directed One Acts {pg 4}

feature: senior Stephen Hoover preparing for job as a minister {pg 11}

Photo by Henry Hook

sports: freshman participates in paintball sport {pg 24-25}

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Students participate in Invisible Children Foundation With a simple idea to help others, senior Hannah Howe organized and raised money for the Invisible Children Foundation.

“I talked to Mrs. Grier, and we had to change a few things, but for the most part she just said okay,” Howe said.

Howe came up with the idea while talking to her sister who attends college at the University of Kansas. Her sister is already involved with the Invisible Children Foundation at KU. The foundation was created when young filmmakers went to Africa in search of story. They filmed and produced a rough cut of “Invisible Children” in 2005.Upon its release, the film did not take long to spread and the organization was officially founded in 2006.

“I was asking to participate, and learned a little more about it, and felt like it was a good cause,” resource teacher Steve Siebuhr said. “Hopefully helping kids over there, it’s terrifying to see what went on over there.”

According to the LRA Crisis Tracker, since December 2009, 968 civilians have been killed and 1,810 abductions have occurred that have been reported.

“It’s always a good deal for kids to raise money for kids in Africa; I am already in a charity for kids in Africa. It is a good cause and it’s no harm to spare a little change or a little hair,” weights teacher Pat Moore said.

The fundraiser was simple. Ten teachers were

asked to not shave for a number of weeks while students put change into their favorite teacher’s jar at lunch during that time. At the end, the winner got to shave his beard. Siebuhr with $13.47 in his jar won first place. The last place holder was science teacher Daniel Smalley with $1.60 in his jar.

“It is good to finally shave, and its a good feeling to be part of something that’s helping kids,” Siebuhr said.

The Invisible Children Foundation has two main focus points: ground work in Africa to help the kids back on their feet, and in America through volunteers to raise money and make people aware of the issues that people in Africa are facing. The fundraiser overall only raised $60. This fell short of expectations, and was a disappointing result for Howe.

“I do not know how I feel about it, I guess I gained a sense of respect for those whose donated,” Howe said.

Despite this setback, Howe is admired for her efforts. Many said that she did something for a good cause and that she should keep her efforts up.

“I feel its wonderful that an Andover High School student would take on the challenge to help less fortunate kids,” Principal Bob Baier said.

“She should be applauded for her humanitarian efforts.”

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Snip-its

Excitement exists for annual dance

Teacher, family injured in accident

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On Dec. 22, physics teacher Keldon Pucket was in a car accident. Pucket and his family were in a Toyota Corolla and hit a Ford Expedition due to some slush at the intersection of Highway 54 and Highway 160.

“When I heard about the Puckets, I felt sad that at this time of year, something so tragic could happen to such good people,” junior Mason Lester said.

The accident caused Pucket and his family various troublesome injuries. Pucket has a broken leg, an injured knee, broken ribs, a broken arm and internal injuries.

His wife, Elizabeth, has a broken clavicle and shoulder blade. Both Pucket and his wife are still located in the hospital. His sons, Gage and Adam, are now at home. Gage has a broken arm in two places.

“I was concerned and shocked when I heard about Mr. Pucket’s family,” junior Tyler Kvasnicka said. “Hopefully everyone will have a safe and healthy healing.”

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Senior Hannah Howe shows off a poster for her charity “Invisible Children.” The charity raises funds for children in Africa. Photo by Suzanna Gehrer

The two DJs at last year’s Neon Night demonstrate how to do the “ChaCha Slide.” Similar to Neon Night, the Glowstick Getdown will be held Jan. 13 from 8 to 11 p.m. File Photo

Every year shortly after winter break, an annual dance is held. Glowsticks and black lights will light up the commons for a night of dancing and raving.

The dance will be held on Jan. 13 from 8 to 11 p.m.

In the past, the winter dance has been referred to as Neon Night and also used as a winter homecoming. Despite the name change, the winter dance has always been a popular dance among the student body.

“I have attended the glow stick get down every year and I liked my sophomore year the best because I knew more people,” junior Taylor Cooper said.

With fun glow sticks and black lights, the Glowstick Get Down differs a lot from the annual fall homecoming dance. For example, formal attire is not required at this dance.

“The Glowstick Get Down is not dressy and students should wear fun, neon clothes that they can move around in,” junior Bill Hodge said.

Student Council has been put in charge of the organization and decoration of the dance. Long hours and a lot of preparation has been put into making this dance enjoyable for the student body.

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Boeing company to leave Wichita

On Jan. 4, the aircraft company Boeing announced its intentions to leave Wichita by the end of 2013.

For Brent Hallmark, a software engineer at Boeing and father of juniors JoLynn and Dion Hallmark, the decision by Boeing to leave Wichita did not come as a surprise.

“I was not really surprised because for at least a year there had been rumors that the site would be moving to Oklahoma City,” Brent said. “Boeing moved a couple of groups from California to Oklahoma City last year and began building a four-story building near Tinker Air Force Base. Most people were just hoping that it would be pushed out a couple more years.”

Brent said his immediate reaction to the decision was surrealism.

“In situations like this I think about ‘Lord of the Rings’ when the war begins and the King stops and looks out over the battlefield and says ‘And so it begins,’” Brent said.

Wichita mayor Carl Brewer had a negative take on Boeing’s decision. In a press conference interview found on the Wichita Eagle’s website, Brewer told reporters not to ask him if he was outraged by the choice.

“The answer is ‘yes,’ with probably another four letter word attached to it,” Brewer said.

Brewer, who once worked for Boeing, felt that the disappointment in the company’s decision to abandon its relationship of 80 years with Wichita and the state “will not diminish any time soon.”

“The city, county and state have invested too many taxpayer dollars in Boeing to take the announcement lightly,” Brewer said.

In a story found on KSN’s website, Sen. Pat Roberts had different feelings about Boeing’s departure.

“While it would be easy for me to react to this very unfortunate decision with anger and resent, that won’t save a single job,” Roberts said. “Instead, I intend to roll up my sleeves and look forward, working with Gov. Brownback, my delegation colleagues and other state and local leaders to promote the Air Capital of the World.”

Spirit Aerosystems employee Wayne Baker, a stress engineering lead, thinks that Wichita will easily continue to be labeled as the “Air Capital of the World.”

“What makes Wichita the Air Capital is not a specific company that does business here, but a culture that creates skilled employees,” Baker said. “There are not too many cities in the world that can boast about its citizens’ skill set like Wichita can.”

Spirit Aerosystems is an aviation supplier for Boeing. According to Baker, Boeing leaving Wichita will not have much effect on Spirit.

“Other than the psychological effect, I don’t think it will matter too much,” Baker said. “Spirit is Boeing’s largest supplier and is an integral part of Boeing commercial airplanes.”

Brent thinks that the loss of Boeing will not hurt Wichita’s economy on a large scale and that some employees will be able to change jobs.

“Spirit will still be building fuselage sections and

other parts for all of Boeing’s commercial aircraft and I’m guessing that some Boeing people will end up at Bombardier and other aircraft companies in town,” Brent said. “I think that less than half, maybe 800, of 2,000 employees will leave Wichita.”

Right now, Brent is keeping his options open about changing jobs and will transfer if the opportunity presents itself. He would like JoLynn and Dion to graduate before he makes the final decision.

“I’m waiting to see if an offer is made to me to transfer to Oklahoma City, I think it will be,” Brent said. “And [I’m] weighing the options of possibly finding another job here in Wichita. Right now we’re planning to at least allow Dion and JoLynn to graduate from Andover. After a couple of days of thought I am trying to figure out how to stay in Wichita.”

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Teachers participate in Biggest Loser competition

From Oct. 17 to Dec. 19, a group of teachers brought the goal of the reality television show “The Biggest Loser” closer to home by participating in a weight-loss contest.

Social studies teacher James Harris said the contest was an idea started by English teacher Jeff Roper and the rest of the administration.

“Basically, it’s a Biggest Loser contest that we tried,” Harris said. “The contest was not based on number of pounds lost but on the percentage we lost of our starting weight.”

According to Assistant Principal Amanda Grier, the competition has occurred in the past, including last school year with a smaller group of teachers.

She said the contest is a friendly competition for the teachers to participate in.

“We just thought it was a good time for us to do it,” Grier said. “It was a friendly competition for something we all need to do: lose some weight.

Ultimately, it was a fun, competitive way for us all to lose weight.”

Grier herself had no personal weight-loss goal and ended up losing six pounds, which was about three percent of her starting weight. She is currently still eating healthier and has since lost about five more pounds.

“It was harder at Christmas time because of all the good food that you get to eat then,” Grier said.

“I’ve been making sure that I eat better. I eat more often, but less with less proportions. It’s been proven to help with losing weight so it was a good system.”

Harris participated in the competition and ended up winning it with a weight loss of 38 pounds, about 17 percent of his starting weight. Harris did not exercise to lose weight and ate smaller proportions.

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“I did not exercise at all,” Harris said. “I just drink lots of water and eat five small meals a day. I eat between 1,000 and 1,200 calories a day with about 100 carbohydrates that I spread throughout the day.

I slowed down a little bit during the holidays, but I’m back doing it now. My ultimate goal is to lose 55 pounds.”

Band teacher Ray Linville also participated in the “Biggest Loser” contest. Linville lost 26 pounds, which was just under 10 percent of his starting weight.

“I kinda just starved myself for a while,” Linville said. “I got an app that tracks calories and tried to stay under 1,500 calories a day. My goal was just to lose as much as I could before the contest ended. I did not start as early as some of the other teachers so I really tried to work hard in order to lose weight.”

Principal Bob Baier was involved in the “Biggest Loser” contest during its run and like the other teachers, is still trying to lose weight despite the contest being over.

“My goal was to not gain weight over Thanksgiving break and I ended up dropping five pounds over that break,” Baier said. “I’m still down those five pounds today and I’m still going with trying to lose weight. I brought my lunch quite a bit more during the contest and I’m eating more salads now at lunch.”

According to Grier, while the contest may have been a friendly competition between a group of teachers, they were some attempts at sabotage during the contest.

“There was a little harassment going on at the perfect attendance party,” Grier said. “We sent donuts to each other to try and sabotage each other’s weight loss. We’re feisty.” tjRIGG

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Principal Bob Baier eats a sub sandwich on Monday during lunch. Baier has been eating more foods like this in order to continue losing weight after the Biggest Loser contest between teachers. Photo by Zach Syrios

Pounds Lost

38 lbs 26 lbs 6 lbs 5 lbs

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Band travels to San Diego for Holiday Bowl show Band students made their way to San Diego to participate in Holiday Bowl.

A total of 62 hours was spent on a bus in order to travel to San Diego and back.

“The bus was cramped, but being forced into a bus made us get to know each other better. Lots of friendships were made,” senior Mayumi de Leon said.

Although the bus ride was exhausting, most students found it to be a positive experience that help them bond with their fellow band members.

“Some of the other bands complained about having to ride six hours with their band mates on a plane, but we rode 62 hours on a bus together,” sophomore Michelle Cederberg said. “We had an experience not a lot of bands get to have, and even now I find it weird to not be with the band, I miss it.”

In addition to traveling across the country, the band had two performances that were broadcast on National television.

“Playing in the Holiday Bowl was a huge rush. It was a great experience especially since that was the largest crowd, consisting of 57,000 people, most of the band members will ever play for,” junior Michael Raehpour said.

Performing for such a large crowd was a new experience for students.

“I thought it was awesome to play in the halftime

The band marches in the Big Bay Balloon Parade on Dec. 28. The parade was broadcast on USA Network on Dec. 30. Photo

by Karen Bradshaw show while fireworks were going off in the background as we played,” sophomore Morgan Trekell said.

The students had a trip filled with new experiences but they also had to work hard to get there.

“We practice marching outside during class and we practice the song as a group during class and took time over break to memorize the music,” junior Lacey Eck said.

Not only did the band have time to practice before

leaving, they also practiced after arriving in California.

“When we got there we had a three hour rehearsal with all the bands the day before the show,” freshman Katelyn Day said.

After putting in many hours of hard work the band received ratings. Students had fun on the trip.

“My favorite part,” Cederberg said. “Was meeting new friends from other bands and building a stronger bond with the people in band now.”

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Students prepare for One Act performances

Sophomore Abbi Timmermeyer and freshman Noah Torgerson practice for the One Act “Anna and August.” Photo by Abby Bradshaw

Theatre students are once again preparing themselves for the student directed One Acts.

The performances will be held Feb. 3. Auditions were held on Dec. 8 throughout the evening.

One Acts vary in length. Theatre teacher Sarah Koehn has nothing to do with the One Acts, leaving the senior directors in charge of their plays. Senior Zoe Hays is one of the directors directing “Anna and August.”

“I’m good with all kinds of people and I love the challenge that directing a show brings,” Hays said.

Any student was allowed to try out for the One Acts. Sophomore Abbi Timmermeyer was in the musical and auditioned.

“You have to try out for all three [plays],” Timmermeyer said. “The challenging part is that the cast is so

small and there are so many lines.”

Senior Lauren Sokolosky is directing “The End.” “I have had to jump through a lot of hoops to get this point,” Hays said.

The number of people in a cast for a One Act can vary from four to 18. The One Acts are a way for the younger students to learn from their directors.

“I [have] learned a lot,” Timmermeyer said. “I learned to stage fight which was really fun.”

Directors are ready to lead and anxiously await the time for their cast to perform their One Act. “I am really excited,” Hays said. “The One Acts always bring in new people who have never done a show before and they discover something they love.”

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Budget Issues

Grants bring much needed money to classrooms Time and again, news outlets report costs being cut and funding too short for any extras. The Andover Advantage Foundation (AAF) is working to change that.

“School budgets are shrinking even though we are asking more from students and teachers,” AAF administrator Kelly Niernberger said. “AAF fills the gap between what the budget will cover and what is needed to provide an excellent public education.”

Every year the AAF hosts a Giving Campaign to raise money and fund the grants they doll out yearly.

“AAF requests donations several different ways: through telephone calls, mail and individual presentations. Also, employees give to AAF through payroll deductions or one time gifts,” Niernberger said.

Any staff member of USD 385 can fill out an application for a grant, as long as they explain what it is they want funded and how it will benefit students. All applications are due by Oct. 1 of the year.

“Applicants can get an Academic Advantage Grant form from the AAF website or each school has a building representative that has copies,” Niernberger said. “AAF grants as many grants as it has funds. The amount is determined by the amount of money raised in the previous year’s Giving Campaign. We do try to keep it equitable between the schools.”

The AAF has funded things like PowerSchool, projectors and SmartBoards in the past.

“Without these additional funds it makes it difficult, if not impossible for teachers to purchase new and innovative ways to teach,” Niernberger said.

The grants do not have to be just a specific classroom. Administrators or whole departments can write a grant together.

“For the first time this year the new eCademy requested and received a grant. AAF Prize Patrol visited all 11 schools on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to give out the money.”

In all, Andover High was granted $11,168.29.

Art teacher David Fonseca was given $427.80 when he applied for a grant entitled “Throw Mud, Not a Tantrum”.

“The title of the grant application was based on the experiences of numerous students over the years,” Fonseca said.

The tool puts the clay on the spinning wheel for students, so they are not deterred from learn-

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ing the other steps when they cannot complete the first.

“Having taught ceramics for a number of years, I have seen such a high level of frustration revolving around learning how to throw on the potter’s wheel,” Fonseca said. “It is the one thing the majority of those who enroll want to learn more than anything. Once students realize how challenging it can be to learn, a good number of students give up or tell themselves they can’t learn it.”

The grant funded two machines so multiple students can benefit from the assistance.

“In a way, I wish we didn’t need them,” Fonseca said. “But, when I think of how many frustrated students have never experienced the full act of throwing a pot on the wheel, it makes me sad as a teacher.”

Fonseca also takes effort in to account when deciding who can use the new tools.

“It was not always a matter of not trying.

Trust me, I have seen many students try so hard and want to throw so bad only to come up short,” Fonseca said.

Though the tool does not replace the skill of throwing, it can be beneficial to help students learn other aspects of pottery.

“Hopefully, once students experience success with the aide of the device, they will have the mental strength to want to learn the entire process unaided,” Fonseca said.

Other winners include the Social Studies department and the administration both received grants for ActivExpressions, earning $1,135 and $2,300 respectively. Debate and forensics coach James Harris received $260 for timers and the Science department was granted $5,235.49 for the Vernier Lab Quests in the Science Labs.

The larger the donations the Andover Advantage Foundation collects, the more students and schools are granted tools and technology. All of the grants are dependent on donations and money raised through the school districts.

“I want people to know that the Andover Advantage Foundation was founded to make sure all Andover Public School students had an opportunity to receive an excellent education,” Niernberger said. “Now, almost 15 years later, that still holds true.”

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Junior Armon Rahbar works on his pottery during class. The class was given new tools thanks to a grant from the Andover Advantage Foundation. Photo by Zach Syrios

Funded by Andover Advantage Grants 1. ELMO visual systems 2. PowerSchool 3. Graphing Calculator Kits 4. Saw Stop Circular Table Saw 5. Laptops 6. Flip Cams 7. Library Books 8. Flat Stanley programs for elementary School Students 9. Microscopes 10. Smart/Promethan Boards source: www.andoveradvantage.org

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& Away Students find opportunities, discoveries through the hobby, enjoyment of flying

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After a day trip to Ponca City, OK for lunch, junior Taylor Spangler captures the sunset after a day of flying. Photo by Taylor Spangler.

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Junior Taylor Spangler with his airplane, which he flies around 4-5 hours each week. Courtesy Photo

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When junior Taylor Spangler was just 12 years old, airplanes grabbed his attention and he has been flying ever since.

“Taylor showed an interest in flying when he was 12 years old. I am a professional pilot and flight instructor, and had taken him flying when he was

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younger, but he could barley remember it. One day when he was 12, he asked if I could take him flying sometime. I was glad to, and when I did, he liked it very much,” flying instructor and father Jeff Spangler said.

Taylor can spend up to five hours in a school week and up to 10 hours in the summer in the air.

“If I’m not at school or working, I’m probably flying,” Taylor said.

Jeff has been Taylor’s mentor, supporter and instructor throughout Taylor’s flying experience.

“I helped Taylor start flying by buying our own small airplane, and teaching him basic flying. We flew for fun and flew annually to a big aviation fly-in convention in Oshkosh, Wis. I continued to teach Taylor more and more, and when he turned 16, he was able to fly solo,” Jeff said.

Jeff continues to instruct Taylor in order to help him become a more experience and safer pilot. Jeff and Taylor are working on advancing his flying abilities by working on his instrument ratings.

“He continues to help me today. All good pilots are always learning from instructors and other pilots.

I have more rations to achieve before I won’t be taking formal instruction from my instructor. Ratings are

additions to your license to allow you to fly in different planes or weather conditions,” Taylor said.

The amount of time and devotion that flying requires are some of the struggles that Taylor has face.

“Some of Taylor’s strengths in flying are his extremely good coordination and his mechanical ability. He also learns very quickly, and has a natural ability when it comes to physics. He can take about anything apart and fix it,” Jeff said.

Flying provides the freedom to go anywhere and see anything.

“The craziest place I have ever flow is probably to Needles, Calif. I guess it turns out to be one of the hottest places in the U.S. Which I wish I would have know that before I planned on stopping there. It was like 110 degrees and dark at 9:00 p.m. when I landed there,” Taylor said.

Taylor currently has his full license and can fly with passengers. He has also flown over 600 hours in the last five years.

“The whole experience is exciting to me,” Taylor said. “The people you meet, the places you get to see, and the birds eye view.”

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Senior Will Murfin stands with his airplane, a Husky A-1B. Murfin tries to go flying at least four days a week.

Photo by Brooke Hilbert

For some, having passion for something just comes naturally.

Sophomore Abby White’s passion for flying comes from her family’s history as pilots.

“I have been in airplanes basically since I was born. Both of my parents are pilots, as well as my grandma and grandpa on my mom’s side of the family,” White said.

White’s family inspired her to want to learn to fly planes early as well.

“Practically my entire family flies and I’ve just always loved being in airplanes,” White said.

White began taking lessons last fall from flight instructor Brandy Althouse, at Stearman Field. Althouse has had her instructing license since 2001 and is a professional pilot for Cessna Aircraft Company as well.

As of right now, White is her only student and they do lessons once to twice a week on the weekends.

“Abby is the youngest student I’ve had, but if someone is interested in learning to fly they should start at a young age. It is very expensive so it’s good to know at a young age if you are physically and men-

Flying planes is a hobby that is important and close to senior Will Murfin.

Murfin’s father is a major investor in Executive Airshare, a personal flight service with hubs in eight different states, so he has been surrounded by planes and flying for most of his life.

“I try to fly three to four times a week. I don’t always take people with me, sometimes I go by myself too,” Murfin said.

Because Murfin has already started solo flying, he can fly around freely for the most part. Usually by the age of 16 a student can start solo flying and at 17 can obtain a private pilots license.

“I’ll take my Husky and go out to Flint Hills and we have land out there with some landing strips, so I can just go out there and fly around,” Murfin said.

Next on Murfin’s list is to collect enough hours of cross country time.

“I have to get 40 to 50 hours of cross coun-

tally able to do it,” Althouse said.

Currently White is learning to fly in a Cessna 172, a 1975 model.

“It’s the same plane that my grandma and my mom learned to fly in, and now I’m learning to fly in it,” White said. “My family also has a Cessna 182 for traveling, like we would go to our grandma’s in it.”

At a younger age, like White is, precautions have to be taken to help prevent dangerous situations.

“I would say the dangers that exist are not necessarily age specific, like engine failure and general aircraft malfunction. All of those things we address during training.

The biggest difficulty with someone of Abby’s age is making sure they are mentally ready for an emergency. I help by going through them step-by-step and simulating emergencies and allowing them to go through the decision process without me providing too much direction,” Althouse said.

Because White is not yet 16, she also cannot to fly solo yet, but she is preparing for when the time comes.

“Unfortunately you can’t solo

try time so I spend time flying cross country because I need to get those hours for my next rating,” Murfin said.

A rating is what the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) certifies fliers to do. There is also the Instrument Flight Rating (IFR) which are rules and regulations established by the FAA to govern flight under conditions such as flying in clouds under zero visibility like where pilots could not see out the plane windows. In those situations a pilot would have to rely on their instruments alone to guide them back to the ground.

“Your instruments can guide you like 200 feet off of the ground,” Murfin said.

As of right now Murfin has around 15 to twenty hours of instruction time with his flying instructor, Alex Clemmons and he continues to fly weekly.

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SOPHOMORE Abby White

until the age of 16, but Abby is absolutely ready. All the lessons we have been doing are too prepare for her solo,” Althouse said. “I would say she is very good at multitasking, because you have to be able to physically control the aircraft while focusing on wind direction, other traffic, aircraft performance, and radio communications.”

White is also confident that she is ready for her solo.

“The best part will be the feeling that I have complete control of the airplane, I’ll be by myself so that’s exciting, it’s a great accomplishment and I know it’ll take me far,” White said. “I’m confident that I’m to be prepared, I train hard.”

White is ready for the takeoff of her solo flight, which will occur around her birthday in March.

“Taking off is my favorite part of flying because you lift off the ground and it’s so exhilarating and exciting,” White said. “It’s the feel- Sophomore Abby White prepares to ing of being free.” take flight with her airplane, Charlie.

She began flying lessons this past fall.

Photo by Brooke Hilbert

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Junior finds talent in body building Harry Hayde lifts weights for health, competition

Lifting weights, having a good tan and showing off toned muscles is the generic opinion of body building.

But to junior Harry Hayde, it is much more than that, it is his life. When he began to lift weights at the age of 13, he went to the gym more for the fun of lifting than for the seriousness of the sport. About two years ago, Harry realized that this was a path in life that he wanted to take and made becoming a body builder a serious goal. “[I chose] to do body building because it is something I can do for myself and I’m not judged on anything but what I can bring to the stage,” Hayde said.

Becoming a body builder is not an easy task; it takes complete devotion to perfect a body to the requirements of a body builder. Hayde knows this well through years of trial and error.

He has created his own special diet that gives him exactly what he needs to bring his best.

“My diet consists of five to six meals a day with a total calorie intake of 4,300 calories per day,” Hayde said. “I also drink about four liters of water a day.”

Not only does Hayde have to keep a specific diet, but according to Hayde his sport also calls for a rigorous exercise schedule. Hayde trains on what is called a four-day split where he goes to the gym four times a week with rest days in between.

He spends an average of an hour and 15 minutes per workout at the gym.

Such a demanding training regiment does not allow Hayde to have training partners.

“I’ve always wanted a training partner but I can’t find anyone that is willing to keep up with the discipline and training routines, so I usually train on my own,” Hayde said.

Although the life style has become ordinary to Hayde over the years, his friends find his devotion to the sport inspiring.

“I think it’s a very respectable life goal,” junior Mollie Dow said. “It’s inspiring to me with what he does.”

When Hayde considers what got him started on body building in general he

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points his finger to the most inspiring person in his sport, Kai Greene.

“The most inspiring person to me is International Federation of Body Builders (IFBB) bodybuilder, Kai Greene, since he came from literally nothing to winning the Arnold Classic in 2009,” Hayde said.

In the past Hayde has considered his body not toned enough to be in a competition. This year, though, is the turning point in his career. After a steady build up of muscle in the last few years Hayde finally believes that his body is ready for the demands of an actual competition.

In September, Hayde will debut an all-natural competition at the Kansas City Classic.

“This was a good off season for me and I put on a lot of mass, so I will be competing this year,” Hayde said. “I will have to get a very dark tan and I will have to get my body fat percentage to about five percent, from my current percentage of about 10 percent.”

Not only does he have to get a good tan but his muscles also need to be toned to perfection in the upcoming months.

“To prepare for a competition I will have to go through about seven to eight months of bulking and putting on lots of mass so that when there is about three months until the competition I can tone down and get my body in to the perfect condition,” Hayde said.

For support, Hayde has relied on his parents and weights teacher Pat Moore.

“My parents support me by buying the colossal amounts of food I eat per week,” Hayde said. “Coach Moore and I have had talks about my training even though I do my bodybuilding outside of school.”

In the future, Hayde hopes to achieve his goal and gain a pro card so he can join the IFBB pros just like Greene.

“I want to create the perfect body,” Hayde said. “I want to be that person that leaves an audience in awe as I walk off of the stage.”

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Like father, like son, Hoover to enter ministry Senior Stephen Hoover follows footsteps of father to become minister

Growing up in a church centered family, senior Stephen Hoover pursues his dream of becoming a pastor.

“God has thankfully given me a sense of direction to become a pastor,” Hoover said. “He wants to use me to show His kindness for people around me.”

Hoover’s decision to work in ministry became clear to him on a random Saturday evening while sitting in church.

“I like to communicate with people and speak to them,” Hoover said. “But being able to persuade people like a pastor does it what inspires me.”

Hoover’s biggest inspiration is his dad, Mark Hoover, a pastor at NewSpring church in Wichita.

Mark Hoover has been a pastor for 35 years, nearly 27 years at Newspring.

“To watch my dad share the lesson to thousands of people and lead by example is such a motivation,” Hoover said. “I learn life lessons from him every day, he’s a good teacher.”

Mark Hoover looks forward to his son walking in his footsteps, but would have been just as proud with any other career he chose.

“I’m excited about it and honestly it feels great,” Mark said. “But I would have been equally as excited to see him follow God’s leadership into any other career path that would allow him to exercise the rich gift package he possesses.”

Knowing himself that being raised with constant religious lifestyle can be a little challenging, Mark Hoover is proud that his son still has a clear outlook on what he wants to do with his life.

“Growing up in a pastor’s home isn’t one of life’s easiest assignments, I know personally because I’m a pastor’s son myself,” Mark said. “Some of the friends I grew up with who were pastor’s kids, you couldn’t get them to go to church today, much less to consider a ministry career because of their painful experiences.

I’m glad that Stephen has a positive view of spending his career serving a church.”

Keeping in mind that many high school students would not consider a career in ministry, Hoover takes that in as a motivation instead of a letdown.

“My generation needs more people to step up; there’s a gap that needs to be filled,” Stephen Hoover said. “In the world of business, whatever you represent, there will always be flaws. But pastors get to represent a perfect person and be instrument of his grace with the people around you.”

Hoover’s dad also has a view on students wanting to work in ministry like his sons.

“The poet, Robert Frost was right when he talked about the ‘road less traveled by’ and it making all the difference,” Mark Hoover said. “In that regard, I’m gratified that Stephen is open to accepting a calling where one’s work is never done. The pay is modest

Pastor Mark Hoover stands with his son Stephen Hoover. Steven and Mark represent Newspring Christian Church located off of 21st street. Photo by Chase Lemmons and the rewards are often open in the afterlife, I’m glad to have a son who’s open to such a vantage point.”

Stephen and junior JoLynn Hallmark are two of the five leaders of Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) club. Listening to Stephen’s lessons, Hallmark looks at him as an inspiration.

“Anyone can instantly tell that he has a connection with God and has the talent to adequately convey the message that God has laid on his heart,” Hallmark said.

“This past FCS, a few times we have forgotten to prepare and he can have a great lesson ready on the spot.”

Other students at Andover recognize how great of a speaker Stephen is and how serving in ministry would be perfect for him.

“Stephen relates God to real world situations,” sophomore Mackenzie Pepper said. “He’s so devoted to God and preaching the gospel, I would listen to Stephen preach anytime.”

In order to become a pastor, Hoover already has his future education planned out. His major will be in communications at Wichita State University and after that, he will be attending Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS) is a Christian school for pastors in training.

Hoover volunteers in several different ministries at NewSpring including KidsWorld with elementary age kids, the Wire, a junior high venue, and the Hub, a high school venue. He also plays the keyboard and does vocals for both the Hub and main church services. Participating in these activities on his own initiative, makes his father proud.

“Stephen gets great feedback about his effectivness both from kids and other leaders,” Mark Hoover said. “It seems that this year has been a time of great

spiritual growth in his own life. He’s spent a lot of time reading and studying the scriptures.”

Not only is Stephen’s father a pastor, he has other family members involved in ministry at NewSpring as well.

“My oldest son is my Senior Associate Pastor, and my middle son is a paramedic for Sedgwick County,” Mark said. “They both feel they are following God’s assignment for their lives and helping people, I’m proud of both of them.”

Mark looks at his son as an inspiration just as much as Stephen looks up to them; they have a close father son relationship.

“A few days ago I told Stephen ‘You’re the kid I wish I had been’,” Mark said. “I meant it; he is so gifted and smart, has an impeccable work ethic, and is yet very humble.”

Stephen Hoover’s peers are supportive of his decision and often seek to them for their advice and opinions. Hoover shared his idea’s of being a pastor with his friends towards his first years of high school.

“I talked to my friends in the beginning of high school and at first it seemed a little strange, because I wasn’t the best example, I wanted to fit in more than stand out. But now I like being different and I don’t want to be like everyone else,” Stephen said.

Stephen has a long way to go on the journey of becoming a pastor, but his plans and motivations is what keeps him going.

“My primary for advice for anyone who would seek a career in ministry is to just continue to develop as a God-follower,” Mark said. “Who you are and what you can accomplish in public before people will never outplace who you are in private alone with God.”

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Social networking sites should not be the place for bullying or controversy to arise, as that is not the purpose of the sites.

Vote: 34-0

Students all around school get involved with new social networking sites continuously whether it be Twitter, Facebook or MySpace. The intentions of these sites are to entertain the company of friends or acquaintances through updates in one’s life.

However, as the evolution of the sites have taken place, the drama and controversy has also gone hand-in-hand through cyber-bullying becoming a growing problem. Typically through status updates or tweets, students have been initiating fights online that result in bullying.

These fights are brought on by students’ posts that ultimately bring out drama among peers. For example, lets say someone posts a bible verse and yet that student is known for being an antagonistically person; someone would call them out on the status and comment with harsh remarks.

Going through high school, the administration and faculty have strongly en-

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The Bluestreak operates as a public forum for student expression and the staff takes full responsibility for newspaper content and its ramifications.

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Illustration by Samuel Lee couraged students to not engage in the behavior online that could consequent in bullying. With that being said, parents and students are coming forward with material posted online that could be considered a form of bullying.

Numerous situations have arisen through the school year with bullying or fights over a social networking website and yet students are not getting the hints that this kind of behavior needs to stop as the school is beginining to take action.

The consequences could result in the student that is bullying to receive detention, be suspended, or other forms of punishment given by the administration depending on the severity of the situation.

Social networking is around for peers to communicate and visit through the Internet, not for the purpose to talk gossip and bring other students down.

It has affected many students’ lives, and it’s an issue that should be taken more seriously.

Not only does the behavior online show poor qualities among peers, but it also has a direct effect on employers and adults surrounding. What is posted is crucial in how employers, administration and family view the person that is posting.

Much more thought should be given before everything that is posted on these websites as it will effectively make a difference in not only how peers are to perceive one another but also the way we as a community treat each other.

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ESPN “over-hype” unwarranted, annoying

CHRIS {jones} There has been a growing epidemic throughout this NFL Season. Major sports networks such as ESPN have, for many months now, been caught up in the extreme hype of what is now widely known as “Tebowmania”.

Due to this monopoly of sports television, countless other, more deserving, stories have gone unnoticed.

Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Tom Brady passed Dan Marino for most passing yards in a season.

The defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers started the season 13-0 before losing to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The NBA finally resumed their season after a prolonged 149 day lockout.

The St. Louis Cardinals miraculously won the World Series after coming back from the brink of elimi-

nation multiple times.

Along with these, several stories have been pushed to the side so the national audience can once again hear the latest Tebow news.

The role of ESPN and the rest of the national sports media is to communicate all important sports news to the viewing public. This can not be done if the networks mentioned focus on one person or event.

Yes, the Tebow phenomenon is a good story and yes it should definitely be covered, but it should definitely not monopolize sports journalism.

Let’s look at the statistics here: Tim Tebow has a pass completion rate of around 46 percent, which would qualify as one of the worst in the league. In the six games that he supposedly won, his defense and special teams were the decisive factors for the Broncos.

In particular, against the Chicago Bears the Broncos needed an incredibly long 59-yard field goal attempt to send the game to overtime. Kicker Matt Prater was very clutch and made the field goal, then made yet another one in overtime to win the game.

Tebow’s stats for that game were dissapointing, and yet he was the front cover of the website instead of Matt Prater, the person who won the game for the Broncos.

The hyping of average athletes such as Tim Tebow is not only unfair to the viewing public, but unfair to the athletes as well because the extremely high expectations are almost impossible to live up to.

This particular story is not the only problem that has occurred this year, ESPN has hyped many other events and people that have turned out to be busts.

In early November, the proclaimed ‘Game of the Century’ was taking place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Every sports network on TV had non-stop coverage for the two weeks leading up to the game.

Reporters worked endlessly to find every minuscule angle to make a story or a TV segment, leading to the annoyance and nausea of sports fans across the country.

The game itself was a dud filled with field goals, both made and missed, and no touchdowns. The final score was 9-6 in LSU’s favor.

The supposed ‘Game of the Century’ turned out to be one of the more boring games of the college football season.

Coverage of large sports events such as the Alabama-LSU matchup is completely alright when used in moderation. But constant run-on coverage of events such as these annoy me greatly, because other, probably more deserving, stories are thrown to the side.

Being on the air all day, people would think that other stories would be able to make it, you would be surprised though. Sure they are briefly mentioned, but are overall largely ignored.

For the average fanatic sports fan, such as myself, turning on ESPN and being constantly subjected to the same old story is sickening and it needs to stop.

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Finals too much for students to juggle

RYAN {lake} Finals. The word symbolizes everything that students hate about school and they are flat out annoying to take.

Two times a year, or once a semester, students in high school have to take a final test that is worth roughly 15 percent of the semester grade in the class.

Being as blunt as I can- I think it is absolutely ridiculous having finals in classes that result in all our hard work done throughout the semester being put in jeopardy just to test our knowledge of what was learned through the class.

Some could say depending on the teacher or ease of the class that it could boost the grade and to that I say screw the logic. Students work their butts off throughout the semester to maintain the grades they achieve and all the hard work could be wasted come finals time.

There has been several times throughout my own

high school career that I have been at a 90 percent or 80 percent and because of finals time, my test score ultimately dropped my grade a letter grade—significantly impacting my GPA. So many schools nowadays are not requiring students to have to take finals if the student has an A or B in their respective class; as the rule should be.

I have never been a good test taker; I have, however, always been a hard worker, which in turn has kept my grades up in certain classes. Testing, much like a good majority of other students is not a strong point of mine and throwing all tests from the semester together for 15 percent of a student’s grade is absolutely ridiculous.

I think it is one thing to give a final to someone who has not put forth a strong effort to do well in class throughout the semester, but when the students who have worked hard have to get thrown into the mix, it makes all the work through the year feel as if it truly did not matter.

The two times a year that finals are right before Christmas and right before summer. Those times are not good for students worrying about grades. That is the last thing that anyone wants to do.

Students are looking forward to their breaks and in the times leading up to them, it is nothing but stress as all the free time had is spent in front of notes, books and research all to study for the final. It goes without saying that a lot of finals are significantly easier than the rest, because some of them indeed are.

“It makes all the work through the year feel as if it truly didn’t matter.” ryanLAKE

Certain elective classes can allow for students to do more of an activity or project as the final whereas compared to core subjects that simply give tests over the course’s semester material. I still do not even like these activities and projects as finals.

The reason? It takes so much time to do these projects; and it’s time that a lot of students honestly do not have. All I see on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook is a constant array of updates from friends complaining continuously in the week of finals about how much they suck. It is not a very good week for us as students.

Pointless drama consumes the lives of students

BROOKE {leatherman} Most teenage girls have watched the movie “Mean Girls” at some point in their lives. They laugh at the extremely dramatic situations but really think nothing of it. If anyone were to take the time to realize what is going on, it is obvious that the movie portrays events that go on in our own school halls.

Drama is a word heard every day. Many people try avoiding it as much as they can, but it always seems to catch up with them. Rumors, gossiping, lies and online drama seem to rise to a new extent daily. Why do so many teenagers center their life around bringing people down? Because they always want to be on top and better than everyone. But the truth is, deep down a lot of people are filled with jealousy and insecurity.

Therefore, they want to make others look bad so they can have a better image.

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It is always the people who barely know anything about someone who have the most to say. I am sure people love finding something out about themselves they did not even know. Many of the rumors I hear make me shake my head and laugh. If someone is going to take the time to waste away their day starting rumors, at least do not make them so ridiculous.

The second I walk into school I am automatically consumed with the new he said-she said. I can try to run from all the gossip talk, but it is impossible to hide. Drama is around every corner and the more I hear the more I feel like getting sick. But after all this is high school, what more should be expected?

Insecurity is the root of all evil and drama. One main problem I have noticed is jealousy of relationships. Whether people have liked or like someone taken, they always want to find a way to make their boyfriend or girlfriend look bad. They will make up some crazy rumor about something the couple supposedly did or brag about past experiences they have had with the certain guy or girl. Maybe it is true that someone has “hooked up” or been with someone’s boyfriend or girlfriend before, but obviously he or she had no effect on them and they found someone better who they’re actually committed to.

The most annoying source of drama is trying to bring people down online. Starting fights on the Internet is another way of saying “I cannot say anything

to people’s faces so I will be immature and post it online.” Facebook statuses, wall posts, comments and Twitter updates never seem to stop. Not only is it humiliating to the person being talked about, but more importantly to the person doing the talking more. I do not think people realize how incredibly stupid they look when they attempt someone on the Internet.

News flash, they are not getting to anyone, they are just making a fool of themselves. If doing that makes people feel fulfilled inside, let them. Just remember to stay one step ahead.

Everyone judges someone at some point. For some people it is a constant thing they cannot get enough of. We snicker at the couple who kissed at their locker or we cannot hangout with the girl who doesn’t own Miss Me jeans and wears fake Uggs. Honestly, what is the point of that? The fact is, people care so much about the material things and appearance that they will do anything just to look better. But 15 years from now, the people who did not care what others thought and are happy with themselves will actually be going somewhere with their lives.

Of course, it will always hurt when one knows someone is trash talking her. But reality is, there is something about the person they are bashing that they want. Also, keep in mind; whether someone is talking good or bad about someone, they take the time to think about the person they talk about.

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the art of > Students, teachers learn to deal with the loss of loved ones

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Different forms of grief result after losses As time goes on, death steals things from people including youth, memories and other entities, yet one of the cruelest theft time commits is that of life whether unexpected or not.

“I think if you ignore the loss its just bottled up inside you, and it will get worse,” sophomore Abby White said.

When a death occurs a body can react in several means: emotionally, physically or psychology. As the knowledge enters the brain, according to the official TeensHealth website, the brain may initially reject the idea of the loss.

“I try to keep myself busy, trying to put off talking about it until I’m ready,” sophomore Kayla Bishop said.

Responding to death means to grieve in the proper fashion, though this is different for each individual. Experts suggest that participating in the usual grief process such as memorials help cope with the loss.

“Probably just talk to people about it and let yourself feel the grief instead of just pushing it way,” junior Emma Jones said.

Each person may react different emotionally; they might be cut off or distant and feel intensely alone or abandoned. Depending on the standing with the deceased, a person might also affect the response from those left behind. As people reflect on memories of the lost one they feel more capable of handling the grief, even if it is a casual get together.

“Recently my great grandma died and I only saw her like once a year, so I’m not as sad as my mom is, because she spent five years with her,” White said, “I am still sad but not as sad as my mom.”

When a death occurs, faith may also be impacted in the waves of grief.

Some turn to religion to allow for a stronger faith to grow from repercussions.

“I think the death of some one close to you allows you to question your faith, it really does,” psychology teacher Seth Anderson said, “The reality of death makes you reconsider your religious values and beliefs.

They find renewed faith comforting as they return to their normal lives.

Others reject their faith, turning away from it altogether.

“It puts your faith to the test because it makes you trust on God to help

you through it,” Bishop said.

Coping with death may lead people to avoid places or events that remind them of a loved lost one, keeping it locked away and working more to keep their mind off the lose. According to TeensHealth, allowing for proper emotions to surface such as crying or angry busts is acceptable for handling grief; holding it off can have harmful repercussions.

“Yes, I think its [attending funerals] is important to remember their life and to not see it in a negative life,” senior Melissa Molina said.

As death occurs its crucial to manage it well, following the waves that threaten to tackle a grieving person. Do not isolate yourself, even if not directly involved attend formal gatherings in honor of the lost one. Talk about it, allow for expression of feelings that may weigh down on a conscience.

“Having someone there for you, and someone to talk to about it, can really help [with the grief],” Hanshaw said.

Work out and keep a healthy diet, deciding to skimp on these important physical hygiene might also hurt emotionally. If these are ailing the body it starts to ail the already heavy mind adds to the burden of the recent death.

“Definitely try to stay to your normal life or you will never get out of the rut your put yourself in,” Jones said.

When a death occurs it is vital to be open to help and realize it will be difficult to start life again after only a week or so has passed. The period after death when life begins to move on is especially tough for those closet to the deceased.

“I just stay with my family and try to get over the loss [of losing someone close to me],” Molina said.

Working on moving forward is key to making through the tough times and becoming more normal. Time is essential to this process; do not expect an over night recovery.

“I think a good way to handle grief is spend time with friends and family and remember the good times with the person you recently lost, that’s a good coping technique,” Anderson said.

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If you lost a family member or anyone else close to you, how would you cope?

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“If I was really close to them,

“I would look toward the more

“I would probably retreat

“I’d attend the funeral then

like my grandpa, I would cry

positive, spiritual side of things

into myself but then I would

I would take some time for

for a bit and I would probably

like the fact that they are in a

talk to someone who could

recollection, time to internal-

be depressed for a while.”

better place.”

help make it better.”

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katieWIGGINS, 10

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ize everything for myself.”

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Immediate effects of losing loved ones Losing a loved one, thus becoming bereaved, induces extreme emotional and physical trauma soon after the loss.

Initially, a person will experience grief and mourning. Grief, the inner state, is an ongoing and normal response to loss while mourning is what is expressed on the outside. Some signs of grief according to Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MS LMFT) Vickie M. Pennick include denial or disbelief that the loss occurred, a feeling of emptiness or restlessness, an inability to complete tasks or concentrate, loss of appetite, mood swings and sleep disruptions.

“The immediate reaction to death is disbelief which is sometimes followed by numbness and denial,” Pennick said. “Those who are bereaved often first respond with bewilderment at the impact of loss.”

According to Andover Family Physician Dr. Richard Johnson, death can affect eating, sleeping and the immune system. Physical signs appear and can stay around for weeks or months, however medications are usually only prescribed to deal with depression or anxiety.

“Medications are not for the natural grieving process but when that process becomes too much, medications and counseling can help,” Johnson said. “Counseling is often more effective in helping a person grieving the death of a loved one than medications.”

According to Pennick, aches, pains, loss of stamina and dizziness can be common. Additionally, sleep disturbances like nightmares, wakefulness and insomnia can occur.

“Many studies indicate that the stress of grief produces wear and tear on the body, along with increased risk of cardiovascular, infectious and inflammatory diseases,” Pennick said.

Pennick said mood swings exist; moods can fluctuate from moment to moment or day to day.

“The triggers for these emotions can be simple and understood or be unapparent and confusing,” Pennick said. “Someone may just see a photo or find small items that remind them of the person and be brought back to the emotional place of the loss.”

Guilt is a common feeling to have after a loss. When a person feels guilt, they blame themselves.

“The ‘shoulda, coulda, woulda’ thoughts are strong during a loss,” counselor at Westlink Counseling Rhonda Turner said. “There is the thought that [the person] could have done something else or that [he or she] should have spent more time with the person.”

Although these are common ways people can feel after experiencing a loss, it is important to note that all people are different.

“The way that a person grieves is as different and as unique as individual’s lives,” Pennick said. “The way a person feels about the loss depends on their relationship with the deceased, the type of death, the emotional stability of the bereaved, their religious and cultural beliefs and their social environment or support system.”

Because death can come as a result of so many circumstances, the emotional response will always vary.

“Death of older persons usually comes with anticipatory grief and people sometimes grieve many years before a death occurs. This is true with long term illness and the terminally ill,” Pennick said. “The ability to prepare can less the distress and help thorough out the grieving process.”

Turner said people can perceive old age as part of the normal pattern while anything else is seen as “wrong.” Memories are a big part of a death and help in the healing process.

“The bereaved will work through the grieving process in their unique way and memories will be infused into the process in different ways,” Pennick said.

If dealing with grief, help can come through: support groups, families, friends, counselors, therapists, medical professionals or even books.

“The population is aging and people live much longer lives than ever before,” Pennick said. “For this reason, we experience life with grandparents and even great grandparents much more, but we also must experience the loss of those loved ones.”

edenVIERTHALER

Students, staff find ways to cope with losing parents When a family member or close friend dies, people find different ways to cope with the loss.

School Resource Officer Heath Kintzel’s mother Joyce passed away in 1998 after a three-year battle with cancer. Kintzel was devastated by his mother’s death.

“I had lost a huge support and encouragement in my life,” Kintzel said. “But at the same time, I was relieved that her suffering was over and that she was no longer feeling pain.”

Social studies teacher Seth Anderson’s father Les Anderson passed away Nov. 12. His death astounded Anderson and his family.

“I was just completely shocked. That is about the only way to put it,” Anderson said. “I got a call from my siblings saying that something had happened to my dad , so I went to the hospital at Via Christi St. Francis. As as I got to the fourth floor where he was, he was pronounced dead.”

To explain the concept of his father’s death to his young daughters, Anderson, his wife and children had a family get-together at Anderson’s wife’s parent’s home.

They had their children stay with their grandparents while they sorted everything out.

“We explained it a bit to them the next day. They are still a little too young to understand so we had our pastor come in and tell them a story about death so they could better understand what had happened to their grandpa,” Anderson said.

Senior Hannah Howe’s father Mike passed away March 30, 2008, in Keystone, Colo., following a skiing accident. She has found a couple of ways to cope with her father’s death.

“Everyday I have to tell myself I will not ever see my father again,” Howe said. “I am especially reminded of him whenever people talk about their fathers.

Everyday, there is something little that reminds me of him.”

Kintzel is still reminded of his mother nearly 14 years after her death.

“As we went through the holidays, I was constantly reminded of all the things that she did or things that only she knew,” Kintzel said. “Mom was devoted to my

dad, brother and I. Supper was always Do homemade and she maintained the house so that our family had much time not hide from together. I am also reminded of things the memories. Talk to only mom knew. It still stings and hurts whoever will listen. Be not to have her.”

Anderson found it difficult to think honest and remember about his father’s death over the holithe good and the bad. days but being around his family helped a great deal. heathKINTZEL “It [was] tough during the holidays, but we are still coping,” Anderson said.

“Having family around really helps a lot; it is a good support system that you have.”

According to Kintzel, simply talking to anyone about losing somebody close is one of the best ways to keep the memories alive and showing emotion is not a sign of weakness.

“Do not hide from the memories,” Kintzel said. “Talk to whoever will listen.

Be honest and remember the good and the bad. Give yourself permission to cry.

Crying is not weakness, it is healthy. Many strong emotions can come up. Emotions are never wrong, but we have to manage the emotion.”

Howe agrees and added that emotions should not be held inside, especially when they are negative.

“Find some kind of therapy; do not hold it in,” Howe said. “Find someone you can talk to. Definitely stay close to your family.” tjRIGG

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Students endure physical therapy to recover Back pain, carpal tunnel and joint issues are just a few injuries that may be treated by physical therapy.

According to WebMD, physical therapy is a treatment used to help a person move around and even help relieve pain and repair health.

“In August, I was at football practice and got hit. I knew I was injured. I tore my MCL [medial collateral ligament] and tore my meniscus and dislocated my knee cap,” senior Bryce Kilian said.

All of Kilian’s injuries took place in his knee that eventually required surgery in late October.

Kilian was told by his doctor that he would need physical therapy.

“I started going three times a week [to physical therapy] and now I go two times a week. I have to go for two months and I still have a month and a half until I am healed,” Kilian said.

Similar to Kilian, junior Dallas Bruner also had a knee injury. Bruner’s injury required three surgeries.

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“The summer going into seventh grade I was playing basketball and this kid smacked my knee and chipped off a piece of cartilage in my knee. It started to hurt a week later,” Bruner said.

Bruner went to physical therapy four days a week for an hour. To this day his knee is not healed and it took two years for him to be able to do sports again. In 2008 the New England Journal of Medicine stated that “surgery is no more effective than physical therapy and medical management for osteoarthritis of the knee.”

“In fall 2009, seventh grade, I was not stretching enough and was running and swimming [which caused] overuse [of my] IT band [Iliotibial band],” freshman Elise Larson.

After talking to her mom about the tension in her left hip, Larson saw a doctor. The doctor recommended physical therapy.

“It took about a month of physical therapy. I went twice a week in 45-minute sessions,” Larson said.

According to Mayo Clinic, physical therapists will examine patients and their illnesses, or injuries.

Treatment typically includes exercises that improve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and much more. Some physical therapists even use electric stimulation.

“Two years ago I hurt my shoulder in summer basketball when I got hit and it popped. It way okay for a year and started acting up again [this year] in volleyball,” junior Chelsea Kaiser said.

After Kaiser had an MRI done she started going to physical therapy twice a week for two weeks. She also did exercises at night. While some patients find physical therapy to be painful, others enjoy it.

“Physical therapy,” Kasier said. “Helped me heal quicker and now I can get back to living my life.”

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Students take time to recuperate injury, hospitalization While for some students on Thanksgiving break is to gather with family members and eat food, senior Natalia Farfan experienced an unexpected surgical need.

“It was before Thanksgiving break on a Friday.

I felt horrible, so they took me to the hospital; they assumed it was a flu or virus. But then they found out my appendix burst,” Farfan said.

If not for Farfan’s quick realization, the outcome of her appendix could have been worse.

“It had to be removed immediately because it was in there too long and I could have died,”

Farfan said.

Farfan had gone through two surgeries because of an infection that had shown up in fluid form in her appendix, also known as appendicitis.

“I slept and walked a lot,” Farfan said.

Though Farfan has been finished with the surgery for a long time, she is still thankful it’s over.

“I’m fine now, I didn’t want my siblings to worry about me and I don’t let it affect me,” Farfan said. “But thank God it’s over.”

hollyHEIRONIMUS Though some people may recover from diseases or a certain medical condition, recuperation also includes athletic fractures or tears. For junior Logan Reid, a tear to his ACL caused him to miss out on a few activities. “[My ACL] was partially torn at a football game.

I was supposed to be in Trojan Nite the next day, but I couldn’t,” Reid said.

At first, Reid didn’t recognize the damage that was done to his knee.

“I thought my knee popped and that I would be fine, but then I couldn’t walk,” Reid said.

Due to the tear, Reid went through surgery and

ended up on crutches for a total of two months.

After the surgery, he had to prevent swelling and had to keep it moving.

“After surgery, I would ice it all day,” Reid said.

“They had a machine that moves your knee to keep it in motion.”

When Reid was fully recovered, he still worried about future injuries.

“It was uncomfortable [when I got off of my crutches] because I thought I was going to tear it all over again,” Reid said.“It’s a really, really long recovery and it just takes time.”

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TIPS ABOUT PHYSICAL THERAPY FROM DR. BRADLEY BRUNER

1. What are some tip for physical recovery?

“Number one: hydration. Water solves lots of things. It helps minimize byproducts in sporting events. Next, rest; you can’t stay up all night playing video games and expect to recover well. And also, conditioning, working during the season is one thing, but also preparing your body in the off-season.”

2. In what sports do you see more injuries?

“Football for obvious reasons, because it’s a collision sport. Cheerleading and gymnastics because of tumbling along with holding people in the air for people who are not strong enough.”

3. Are some injuries preventable? How? “Yes, there are by preparing yourself in lifting weights, stretching in the off-season and being in great physical shape, ready to deal with it.”

4. What age group do you see more injuries?

“Probably the high school age; they are faster and stronger, so it’s basically the laws of physics. So because high schooler’s are faster and stronger, they have more energy to impart when they hit things.”

6. What is a typical recovery process?

“It involves controlling swelling, regaining flexibility and strength, and when you can run and jump, you can play.”

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HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT Alternatives to dropping out of school offered for students

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study completed by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in 2008 indicates that three million people in the age group 1624 were neither enrolled in high school nor earned their high school diploma or any other alternative credentials.

“Most of the time students drop out because they are so far behind that they don’t think they can catch up, and there are those that don’t want to catch up,” counselor Sue Coffman said. “So they don’t see any alternative for themselves except for dropping out.”

Alongside with the students too far behind on their academics, students with serious illnesses, abusive family, substance abuse problems, and students who lack motivations also make up the dropout population. Before a student of 16 or 17 years of age becomes exempt from attending high school, he must either be enrolled in an alternative educational program or sat down on a final counseling session informing him about the major disadvantages of abandoning his high school career.

“Some of those kids struggle to get a job, and for a lot of them there come point that they realize they need their education,” Coffman said.

According to Coffman, multiple attempts are made to dissuade students from dropping high school. Students lagging behind are encouraged to meet with teachers before or after to school to receive additional help. “[Students] can tell me the day before and I’ll be here as early as 6:30,” math teacher Mike Sprenkel said, “I also try to hook them up with tutor, and I also reference them to other text book.”

Before leaving high school, the principal shows the student the skills he would not develop such as problem solving, reading, writing or leadership by dropping out.

Furthermore, the principal also makes the student aware of the difference in earning between a high school graduate and a high school drop out.

Sixty-three percent of students who dropped out earn their diploma or GED within eight years. Nonetheless, NCES studies show that dropout make up higher percentage of nation’s prison and death row inmates.

Furthermore, a single dropout cost the economy $240,000 throughout his lifetime due to low taxes and higher reliance on medicare and welfare.

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“There are alternatives to totally dropping out of high school,” principal Bob Baier said, “ There are mall schools and GED.” Acquiring a GED is an option in fulfilling one’s high school education, but contrary to popular belief, passing a GED test is not as easy as it seems.

“Some people think GED is a piece of cake but it’s really not,” Coffman said, “ You have to actually attend classes in order to pass the series of tests: you need certain amount of education to pass it.”

Alternative schools are also offered in order to assist students who have fallen behind academically due to various reason. Project Encore provides a different learning style for students in the Butler county.

“We help kids who are at risk of not graduating in time get back in track by giving them one on one attention,” Project Encore coordinator Joani Turdy said.

Project Encore allows students to focus on one subject at a time which reduces the amount of homework they have to juggle.

Other alternate programs include independent study and also provide a self-paced learning style for students.

“We decided that my schedule wasn’t right, so I went to Encore to get done quicker,” former student Charlie Lottridge said.

Project Encore has a site in Andover and helps majority students from Andover High School and Andover Central High School. This program takes in maximum of 20 students.

“Usually what happens is that the counselors identify students[that are falling behind] and recommend them to us,” Turdy said, “ Then we have a meeting with the student and the parents, and the student is enrolled into Project Encore.”

However, the Andover School District has comparatively lower number amount of students dropping out each year. In 2011, five students dropped out of Andover; a higher number in comparison to other years.

Out of all drop outs, only 18% are actually from the Midwest. “[Students drop out less in the Andover District] because of the type of people that live in this community,” Coffman said. “The parents have a college degree, and they expect their kids to finish high school and go to college, too.”

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Upcoming Games 1/14 @ Garden City (3-1) 1/24 @ Salina South (3-4) Senior Audrey Meisch Dribbles down the court in The rivialy game vs. Andover Central.Meisch lead the game in points with 15. Photo by Jacob Highfill

RISING TO THE CHALLENGE Senior fills leadership roll in search of success

Senior Audrey Meisch is a leader to her team, a role model on and off the court and a Christian athlete.

Meisch’s journey with basketball began when she was only four years old and following of her footsteps of her older brother and alumni Luke Meisch.

“It was a no-brainer that I was going to play, but luckily I liked it,” Meisch said.

Throughout her life, Meisch continually played basketball and has been playing ever sense. This is her fourth and

Senior Audrey Meisch drives through an Andover Central Opponent during the Game on Jan. 3. The Lady Trojans lost 41-46. Photo by Jacob Highfill

final year to be playing for the Lady Trojans. As a senior, Meisch is one of the Lady Trojans’ leaders.

“I would consider Audrey as a leader because she is a senior who is a returning all-league player, who always works hard and she encourages us during intense times during a game,” freshman Jaylyn Agnew said.

Girls’ basketball coach Max Hamblin also views Meisch as a strong leader and a positive role model.

“She’s a great role model and she works really hard to improve herself,” Hamblin said.

Although Meisch is faced with pressure, she does not crack under it.

“I don’t really feel pressure as a leader partly because I have learned from other good leaders I’ve had before,” Meisch said. “I embrace challenges as opportunities for success and don’t let them beat me.”

One of the reasons why Meisch exemplifies strong leadership qualities is because of her Christianity.

“As a Christian, I have higher standards to live by so I constantly have to check myself to make sure that I meet them,” Meisch said.“ Most of them are basics like not using foul language and treating others with respect.”

Due to her beliefs, Hamblin finds her easier to trust and to rely on.

“You always know she’ll do the right thing,” Hamblin said. “You don’t have to worry about her.”

Meisch believes that God uses her while she is on the court.

“Most of it is using my talents He has gifted me with, but doing so in a positive manner,” Meisch said.

She is inspired not only by God to play the way that she does, but by fellow Christian athlete: Tim Tebow.

“I look up to Tim Tebow because he isn’t afraid to express his faith even though he has been criticized for it,” Meisch said. “God has used him in huge ways through football so it shows that Christians can be used in so many different areas.”

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LARGER than LIFE

Senior pushes team to new heights

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eing the only senior returner from last year’s team, Robert Peare has been thrust into the spotlight and is ready to perform “I feel like experience doesn’t have anything to do with how you play,” Peare said. “A lot of our young guys are ready to step up and fill their own roles. But at times, you lose a little bit of control. It’s kind of chaotic. It’s a new thing for some being a starter.”

Peare believes his experience does add contributions to the team.

“I lead the team and act as a leader,” Peare said. “I basically hold the team together.”

Players who have worked with Peare over the years have seen his abilities shine for the team.

“Peare brings a good low post presence,” junior Dallas Bruner said. “He’s improved quite a bit.”

Head coach Ryan Harshaw sees all that Peare has to offer.

“He’s our leading rebounder, and the third leading scorer on the team,” Harshaw said. “He has been a part of the program for four years now and he be brings great leadership to the team.”

Peare has the company of senior transfers Joe Patrick and Trayte Boswell. The two former Kapaun Mount Carmel players add experience to the young group of players.

“They both have varsity experience at Kapaun,” Peare said. “Trayte is a good rebounder and shooter.

Joe is a good point guard and he plays really good defense.”

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the team, the senior has experienced a coaching change when Harshaw took over as head coach. Peare has found that the coaching transition was easy.

“It’s a little different system,” Peare said. “Same coaching philosophy. When we heard [former coach Jason] Stucky was resigning, we didn’t know what would happen. Coach Harshaw has helped us through it.”

Peare’s experience has led to the possible option of going on to play in college. Friends University, Newman University, Emporia State University, Butler Community College and Southwestern College have all shown interest. Peare though does not think to continue basketball is in his future.

“I feel like I want to focus on my studies,” Peare said. “Sometimes in life, you have to let basketball go. I am planning on going to KU [Kansas University].”

Peare does believe that trying to walk on at KU could be a possibility.

Peare is excited for the remainder of his senior season.

“I’m looking forward to midseason tournament in Salina and making our run at state this year,” Peare said.

Peare may not always play basketball, but it will remain one of his favorite past times.

“It’s a good way to get away from the tension of life, it’s a great escape,” Peare said. “It’s fun to challenge yourself.”

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Athletes wrestle weight, hunger in order to compete

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n the life of a wrestler, the ability to wrestle in their weight class depends on their ability to make weight.

The day of a meet comes and wrestlers file into the coach’s room to be weighed. All they can hope for is that they ate right and practiced hard enough that they were able to stay in their weight class.

It comes down to the ounce as the scale teeters between the digits.

Making weight is an essential part of wrestling, and to do this the wrestler has to have a special regimen of diet and exercise. Each wrestler is different in how they handle the particulars.

Senior Kieran Ritchie has to make the 140-weight class and he has a particular diet for every day.

“I have a diet where I eat two scrambled eggs with ham every morning for breakfast,” Ritchie said. “For lunch I eat a PB and J sandwich and a banana every day, then I eat whatever my mom makes for dinner which is usually very healthy.”

Others skip out on eating entirely until they know they are in the safe zone for their weight. “[If I have to make weight] I don’t eat, and I make sure to run a lot,” junior Jared Brown said.

It is up to each individual wrestler to what weight class they choose to wrestle in; and so they decide on how extreme they have to be to make their weight.

“I’ll do whatever is necessary to make my weight class,” Brown said.

During the morning of a meet, if a wrestler is not at his determined weight class he is given a last, brief span during the day to either gain or lose the weight necessary to allow him to wrestle in his comfort zone. During this time wrestlers will do anything and everything to bring their weight down or up.

“I came in two pounds over last year so I had to run in the morning in jeans and sweats and a leather jacket to lose weight,” sophomore Brabender Cabrera said.

Some might think that the coaches make the wrestlers participate at a certain weight. This is not true; while coaches might want their wrestlers distributed throughout the weight class, they let the wrestlers decide for themselves.

“On a Friday morning last year I weighed myself in at 141 pounds,” Ritchie said. “My coach asked me if I could make 130 pounds for the team since our 130 pound wrestler quit. I said yes, and I dropped 11 pounds to make 130 pounds the next morning.”

The wrestlers take their commitments to heart, when they promise the coach they will be at a certain weight for the meet the coach will hold them to that promise and expects them to fulfill their end of the deal.

“There is no such thing as not making weight, so [coach] expect us to make weight because coach would not make us do something we are not capable of,” Cabrera said.

Wrestling can consume the wrestlers life when he has to constantly be thinking of what he is eating. How everything they do could affect their weight and their abbility to wrestle.

“I try not to eat that many fried foods and I go to practice along with a 20 to 30 minute long jog,” Cabrera said.

Weights can fluxuate a lot through the week and wrestlers have to be constantly aware of what they are doing.

“Last year on Sundays I would weigh an average of about 142 pounds,” Ritchie said. “Then I would have to make weight at 132 pounds on Thursdays.”

The constant strain on a body to make weight can be taxing but when a wrestler does things correctly the effects on their bodies are minimized.

“If done right,” Ritchie said. “Using dieting and proper weight management techniques, [making weight] is completely safe.”

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PAINTBALL WARFARE Freshman competes with pros, excels

Freshman competes with pros, excels

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Good Form

“It is important to keep the same form every time up to the lanes.

One small change, the ball is in the gutter,” senior Josh Sprenkel said.

Clear Mind

“Keep it simple and easy. Clear your mind and only think about hitting your mark,” senior Trevor Hybsha said.

Pace Yourself “Keep the same pace throughout the game.

Speeding up or slowing down can lead to being unfocused and losing grasp of things,” Sprenkel said.

Stay Focused “Don’t let anything go to your head. You shouldn’t be thinking about anything other than bowling when you’re at the alley or it’s going to show,” Hybsha said.

Have Fun “Have fun and enjoy the game. It’s a oneman game so don’t get mad at yourself or anyone else,” Sprenkel said.

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Students discuss different aspects of Pinterest.

How did you hear about Pinterest?

“I few of my friends had it and showed it to me.”

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What is your favorite category?

“Probably the DYI & Crafts because it gives me ideas and I’m always wanting to make something new.”

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What is your favorite part of Pinterest?

“No drama can be started and you can see what interesting things.”

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THIS PLACE AB The largely lit Christmas tree at Heartspring Lights on the Lake was a large part of the drive through attraction.

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A lit penguin was one of the many displays at Heartspring Lights on the Lake.

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Another display of holiday cheer at Lights on the Lake for people to enjoy . . Photo by Brooke Hilbert

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BOUT TO GLOW Lighting up the winter night Heartspring continues holiday tradition

Around the holidays, some families enjoy driving around to look at Christmas lights.

Not only do people look at houses, but there are also organizations and cooperation that design lighting displays.

Heartspring and Lights on St. Paul are a few of the places to go to view the lights.

Lights on St. Paul features 160 light displays and over a million lights. It profits off donations and the money made goes to helping people with developmental disabilities.

“I thought it was for a good cause and I always like a good light show during the Christmas season,” senior Devin Blose said.

It started 14 years ago when they were looking for a way to bring in extra income for their organization.

“It’s a great fundraiser for us,” coordinator, Marty Rothwell said.

To set up the display they have to get in contact with the families that live on the street so they can deal with parking issues.

Lights on St. Paul is set up in a neighborhood and set up by volunteers.

“Eleven years ago we used to have a generator, now its all electric, “ Rothwell said.

The whole process takes 147 days and about 4,250 volunteer hours. This year they started on Aug. 20 and finished Jan 8.

They had 21,281 cars, 440 of them being tour and party buses, and figured they had about 125,000 people see the display. This was the most people they have ever had.

Everything they used and all the time was donated by people willing to help, along with the people that live in the neighborhood. Next year, they plan to have a 12 days of Christmas display and to make a zoo out of lights.

“The color and the difference from any other light display. It’s set to music and choreographed by controllers. [There are] 600 things [going on] per minute,” Rothwell said.

Their organization does 700 activities during the year.

“Eleven years ago we used to have a generator, now its all electric,“ martyROTHWELL

A group of lighted reindeer pulling Santas sleigh was one of the many attractions at the light show Photo by Brooke Hilbert Heartspring has been doing their annual light show for eight years now. Their light displays also features a hospitality center and often, live music.

They start planning the display for the following year in February; how they go about designing it is much like any other light display. The displays that they already have are shifted around and they in cooperate some new displays too.

Like Lights on St. Paul, their work is done by volunteers; they also have the staff help set up and place the displays.

Their volunteers’ work for about two to three Saturdays in October and November; they have about 50 people each time.

However, the staff works on it during the week and some weekends.

All the proceeds go to benefitting their financial aid program.

These two lighting displays are set up as fundraisers for their cooperation.

More largely lit christmas trees were featured on the “Lights on St. Paul” holiday trail. Photo by Brooke Hilbert

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General Manager of Meades Corner discusses the key aspects and components of making it a unique environment

Meades Corner general manager Sam Connelly talks to a customer over a cup of coffee. He constantly strives to make customer service his priority. Photo by Henry Hook

Q. Why did the Methodist Church originally create Meades Corner?

A. The Methodist Church opened it up. They were thinking of how they can open a safe place thats an extension of our ministry, were we can open Church doors. Coffee draws all demographics. None of the workers here attend the Methodist church. It’s a safe place to hangout.

Q. Can you explain Fair Trade?

A. Basically in the 1980’s there was a lot of scandal in the coffeeindustry. There were underage workers, and too many hours.

Coffee farms were not being paid enough. A third party called C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity) stepped in the middle. They make sure farmers produce quality beans, and make sure we are paying a fair price. We pay for overhead labor, cost of goods, and bills. All of the profits (from Meades Corner sales) we split for a foreign mission to a village in Burma, and the other half goes to local Park Elementary.

Q. How does religion go into the work place?

A. Our personal mission is to show the love of Jesus in a practical

way. We try to make it a family place, and keep it a safe place as well. A lot of us will pray before business.

Q. Can you explain your FanCam?

A. Meades Corner created it. Hotels and Colgate are now interested in them. Social media traffic on our website went up 500%.

A FanCam is located near the entrance of Meades Corner. It allows you to take a picture and directly upload it to Facebook.

Q. What is your favorite part of the job?

A. My favorite part is connecting with the people; I haven’t had to fire anyone. I’m a writer as well, so I sell a lot of stuff and make money from that. I also work for Twitter, and help to promote Meades Corner. Also, a lot of workers are musicians, and have gone on to sign record deals.

Q. What type of entertainment does Meades Corner have?

A. We have open worship service, where any church can feel comfortable. Every Friday and Saturday three to four bands a night. Non-Christian and Christian bands both perform.

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Getting into the game

The Trojans start a new season of basketball Senior Kelsey Dick goes up for a layup during the girls varsity game vs. Andover Central. The trojans lost in overtime. The game took place Jan. 2 at Andover Central. Photo by Jacob Highfill

Sophomore Dylan Driver shoots the ball for a basket. The varsity boys went on to lose against their crosstown rival. Photo by Henry Hook

Junior Sydney Tilson dribbles the ball toward the goal during the girl’s basketball game vs. Valley Center on Dec. 16. Photo by Abby Bradshaw

Sophomore Dylan Driver approaches the lane against Andover Central. The game began at 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 2. Photo by Henry Hook

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Senior Audrey Meisch defends the lane after the ball was stolen from the Trojans. Tip off was at 6 p.m. at Andover Central’s gym. Photo by Jacob Highfill