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Stand Up and Speak A visiting stranger is right to encourage allegiance

The Friday After Why one ex–employee avoids the national shopping spree

Studying Safety Students learn to combat fire in this HHCC course Cover photo by Sarah Petry

Thanks International Adding a cultural twist to traditional Turkey Day

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The Choice to Pledge Defining patriotism and its place in the classroom

Ballet for Nutcracker Dancing in the annual performance is no longer just a dream

Listen IN A collection of upcoming albums and shows

Showcasing Art One sculptist shares the meanings behind her ceramic figures

Numb Nation A classroom observer takes issue with student participation in the pledge of allegiance and delivers a lecture that’s worth listening to.

Fused Editorial Photo and design by Victoria Ison As part of a routine site visit to high school W131 classes, the director of IU’s Advance College Project had planned to discuss with seniors about the kinds of writing skills expected of students at the college level.

But when Thomas Leahey spoke to students in English teacher Linda Reeves’ G1 section of the course earlier this month, the first thing he addressed was the pledge of allegiance.

“Practically no one participated and it made me feel very awkward,” Leahey later said. “I don’t think the class meant to be rude, I was just shocked that only two people would stand up for the pledge. It’s something I support.”

Leahey lectured the students about their lack of participation and mentioned his son, who is currently stationed in Baghdad.

The room grew tense as Leahey emphatically endorsed the pledge of allegiance. After the class was over, many students could be heard discussing with their friends what Leahey said.

Some appreciated his words; others opposed his message.

Several questioned Leahey’s authority to say anything at all.

These students have a point. Leahey possesses no qualifications that make him a special authority on the pledge of allegiance. Nor does he interact with North or with the students he lectured on anything like a daily basis.

Still, Leahey’s condemnation can’t be immediately dismissed simply because his right to have issued it is arguable.

Rather, we believe Leahey’s “out-

Students in Linda Reeves’ G1 English class participate in the pledge earlier this month. Reeves asks that students who choose not to stand be respectful while the pledge is being said. See page 10 for more on pledge participation.

sider” status actually enhances the significance of his opinion.

Because Leahey isn’t from North, because he isn’t used to the first period announcements routine, he’s not numb to the pledge in the way that many students seem to be.

Leahey is a reminder that the pledge of allegiance – something that in this school can feel like a daily drone akin to the reading of the lunch menu – ought instead to be an uplifting moment for honoring the country.

That’s how Leahey, and much of the outside world, sees the pledge. Perhaps that’s how we ought to treat it.

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$pending for Tradition This Friday, Nov. 26, an estimated 200 million will shop on Black Friday. Here’s why one senior will be staying home.

What is Black Friday?

What is Cyber Monday?

A major shopping holiday, the day after Thanksgiving is the day that many companies’ sales turn profitable for the year, or “move into the black,” as opposed to being in debt, or “in the red.”

The following monday is also known as “Cyber Monday.” A day in which many people buy outrageously online. In 2009, the sales for online retailers was an all-time high total of $887 million.

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Story, graphic and design by Whitney Taylor or many people, Black Friday is a time to get up in the dark of the morning and rush to stand in line outside the locked doors of retailers, looking for a deal.

Senior Lindsey Martin is not one of them.

It’s not the early mornings that keep Martin from the stores; it’s the fact that, for the past two years, she has spent the Friday after Thanksgiving working and assisting customers.

As a former Old Navy employee, Martin witnessed many of the strategies Black Friday shoppers use.

“The day before people would come in and hide all of the stuff they wanted,” Martin said. “And then some people went the more direct route and ripped the clothes straight out of peoples’ hands while they were shopping.”

Being on the inside of the madness has made Martin sure that she will never be a Black Friday shopper.

“I will never get up at 3 a.m. to stand in the freezing cold with a bunch of sleep-deprived vicious crowds of people just to rush inside the store and watch someone else walk out with the last product that I wanted that was just a few dollars cheaper than it was the week before,” Martin said.

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Even with the recession, 2009’s Black Friday set one of the highest spending records in history.

Source: National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade organization.

million consumers

195 $ x 343 $66,945,450,000 average amount spent per person

spent last year during Black Friday weekend

And The Grand Total A better look at how money was distributed in 2009.

$66,945,450,000 +

$887,000,000

amount spent during Black Friday weekend

amount spent on Cyber Monday

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Learning the Ropes The Hoosier Hills Fire Science program shows high school kids what it takes to be firefighters.

Story by Siang Liu Photos by Sarah Petry Design by Jessi Rannochio

Members of the Fire Science class stand for a group photo at the firefighters’ training tower. The class is made up of 9 kids from several schools, including South and Owen Valley.

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n the middle of a conversation, firefighter Stephen Coover suddenly yelled “Bunker drill!”.

Junior Brandon Smith, senior Zack McIntosh, and junior Torrey Wallace didn’t miss a beat. They scrambled toward a row of wooden lockers and donned boots, helmets, and the rest of their firefighting gear. The first one to finish clapped twice.

“34 seconds,” Coover said. “Not bad.”

Coover, a firefighter with 20 years of experience, is currently with the Bloomington Fire Department (BFD). He co-instructs the Fire

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Science program at the Hoosier Hills Career Center (HHCC) with fellow firefighter Robert Sears.

The class began three years ago and Coover and Sears, sent by the Fire Department, have taught it since.

Open to all students in Monroe County, the class prepares kids for “an entry-level position in the field of firefighting.”

Content-wise, the course is very similar to classes for new recruits in fire departments throughout the state.

“It’s the same thing I went through 19 years ago,” Coover said.

Those who complete the course and pass all its written and physical tests receive official firefighting certification from the state of Indiana.

Coover noted that some former graduates of the program have gone on to work with firefighting volunteer departments within the county. When graduates turn 21 they can apply for a paid position.

Senior Alexandria Henry is among some

“It can be as much fun as long as it’s other current Fire Science students who safe,” Coover said. “When we get to that plan on following this career path. safety line there’s no tolerance.”

This is a decision Henry said she made Safety is always kept in mind because because of her experiences in the class. the class’s activities include drills that “I had no idea it would be this fun and simulate what real firefighters face on the intense at the same time,” Henry said. job. The class practices many of these at Other students, such as Zack McIntosh, the “training tower” don’t have a profeson 3233 Walnut St., an sional firefighting It can fun as long as it’s safe. area where the BFD’s career in mind.

When we get to that safety recruits also train.

However, McIntosh line, there’s no tolerance.

Matt Stewart, a believes that what firefighter with 11 he’s learned in Fire years of experience, Science will help supervises these exercises with the help of down the road. He said the class has made some of his colleagues. him realize the importance of responsibilAs a firefighting instructor for recruits ity and of having a serious attitude. at the BFD, Stewart says that he doesn’t “We joke around sometimes but when change his approach much when it comes we’re doing practical skills exercises we to teaching the HHCC class. have to have a responsible demeanor,” “I let them know ahead of time that I’m McIntosh said.

In Coover’s opinion, this attitude is neces- going to instruct them the same as if they were recruits with the fire department,” sary because the class prepares them for Stewart said. what real firefighters face.

He’ll immediately point out if something is done wrong and correct it.

Stewart also critiques what was done well and what needs improvement after everyone has gone through a drill. He said he wants students to know their stuff.

“It’s paramount to have the proper training,” Stewart said.

Between and during drills the nine kids in Fire Science constantly work as a team, a concept that junior Shawn McLure says the class has taught him.

“You’ve got to have each other’s backs and help each other,” McLure said, while adjusting a classmate’s gear straps.

McIntosh sees the team mentality as essential.

“We rely on each other in order to finish, and this creates a special bond,” McIntosh said.

The experiences and opportunities of Fire Science are something Stewart wishes he had in high school.

“Fire Science is a great way to see what we firefighters do.”

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1 1. Student Brandon Smith negotiates a series of desk and box obstacles. The drill in which he participates here is called diminished clearance.

2:. A firefighter with the Bloomington Fire Department shows the class the ventilation drill. Students had to cut through wood with a saw to simulate creating breathing space for people trapped under a collapsed structure.

3. Students Torrey Wallace, Zack McIntosh, and Brandon Smith try to put on their firefighting gear under a certain time for the bunker drill.

4. Alexandria Henry and two classmates set up a ladder against the training tower wall, guided by firefighter Matt Stewart. This was the ladder drill, where students had to climb the ladder and retrieve a dummy from a window.

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Celebrating This Thanksgiving Many families add their own cultural twist to the traditional American holiday. Here, three students share what makes their celebrations unique. Students are pictured in front of flags showing their heritage.

Compilation, design and graphics by Karima Boukary

Amala Afoaku, Nigeria

Marisol San

Year: junior

Year: junior

Parents: Osita Afoaku, IMO State - Nigeria Oyibo Afoaku - Abakaliki, Nigeria

Parent: Jesus

Siblings: Juan Siblings: Onyi, junior Mma, 2009 graduate Nzzy, 2006 graduate

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Special Guests: her mother’s international students family friends senior Halima Mohammed Thoughts: “The school year gets really hectic, and I hardly get to see my parents. Thanksgiv ing is such a nice break because it lets me get to spend some time with them.”

Down The Line A brief history of the holiday in the U.S. Source: Encyclopedia Smithsonian.

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The famous first Thanksgiving is celebrated by the Pilgrims

Elias Boudinot, a House of Representatives member from Mass. petitions for a day of Thanksgiving to be held to thank God for giving the American people the opportunity to create a Constitution.

President James Madison proclaims a day of Thanksgiving to be held on April 13

President Abraham Lincoln proclaims that be the official national Thanksgiving Day a observed every year on the fourth Thursda

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nchez, Mexico

Year: senior Parents: Michael Moy, Chicago, Ill. Carol Moy, Columbus, Ohio.

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Favorite Thanksgiving Food: turkey, her father’s recipe Special Guests: aunts, uncles and cousins on both sides of the family

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1924 The first Macy’s Day Parade is held in New York City.

Thoughts: “A lot of my family comes to my house and stays for the weekend. We get to see each other and play alot of cards. It’s just a lot of fun because my family is awesome.”

1939 President Franklin D. Roosevelt changes the date of Thanksgiving to the third Thursday of November in order to give merchants more selling time before Christmas.

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2009

The Congressional Joint Resolution returns the official date for Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday of November.

931 Millions lbs. of pumpkins are produced in America

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Questioning Patriotism Indiana law mandates that every public school student be given the opportunity, daily, to recite the pledge of allegiance. Three featured teachers see that law play out very differently in their respective social studies classrooms.

Stories and design by Victoria Ison Photo Illustration by Landon Stancik

hen John Butler started teaching, he paid too much attention to his students’ participation in the pledge of allegiance.

“They just sat there,” Butler, a geography teacher and member of the Army Reserve who’s spent time in Iraq, said. “It made me mad. I started thinking, ‘What’s wrong with these kids? What’s wrong with their parents?’ I read too much into it.”

Butler isn’t alone in wondering what it means when the majority of students in a classroom don’t participate in the pledge.

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class I’d say a handful of students participate; in my gold class about 50 percent do,” geography teacher Kristen Holmes said. “Though I think as long as students understand why they are or why they aren’t saying it, it’s not really an issue.”

Holmes is new to North this year from Bachelor Middle School.

She said there seems to be far less enthusiasm for the pledge at the high school level compared to the middle school level.

Holmes wonders if that might simply

be because most students have been asked to say the pledge every day since they were in kindergarten.

“Maybe they’re tired of doing it after so many years,” Holmes said, “Or they have something they want to get off their minds before class starts, or feel pressure for religious reasons not to say it. I just ask them to be quiet and respectful. If they choose to stand and say it, that’s up to them.”

Choosing whether to stand isn’t really an option for students in Rex Morgan’s U.S. History classes. Morgan requires every student in his classes to stand and be respectful during the pledge, though they aren’t required to actually say the words of the pledge.

By law, Morgan can’t require them to verbally recite the pledge, For whatever reason – because they’re not

Pledging No Allegiance Religious beliefs can affect participation in ways that have nothing to do with the phrase “under God.”

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Junior Caroline Watkins has never said the pledge of allegiance.

“Usually I stand respectfully but I don’t actually say the pledge, Watkins said. “I respect the country I live in but I’m not going to worship it by pledging allegiance to the flag.”

Watkins chooses not to pledge her allegiance to the U.S. or any country because of her religious beliefs.

Watkins is one of over 7 million

Youthful Perspective

“I have gym first period and I’m in the locker room during the pledge,” Freshman Marissa Armstrong said. “No one in my first period says it.”

While Armstrong says she has nothing against the pledge, she says she doesn’t feel the need to recite it.

“It wouldn’t be any different if we didn’t say the pledge,” Armstrong said.

Students share the reasons behind their pledge practices.

Compiled by Maria Behringer and Victoria Ison

citizens, because they have religious objections, because it’s early in the morning and they just don’t feel like it – students are legally free to abstain from pledging.

Still, Morgan is a proud citizen who feels the pledge, the flag and the nation they represent all deserve the utmost respect.

He said that’s what asking students in his class to stand during the pledge is ultimately all about.

“Respect is a fleeting thing in this country,” Morgan said. “But I can’t force anybody to believe anything.”

Butler recognizes this too. It’s part of why he doesn’t require the students in his first period classes to stand for the pledge.

“In a country where you have choices, I think it sends the wrong signal,” Butler said. “I don’t want to make kids say something or live some-

Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide that abstain from participating in political or patriotic activities.

Aside from not reciting the pledge, Jehovah’s Witnesses do not celebrate national holidays or sing national anthems.

“What we find in the Bible is that Jesus told his disciples that they would be no part of the world,” Watkins said. “We take that to mean

thing that they’re not comfortable living.”

Butler does want students to be patriotic. He defines patriotism as a love for and desire to protect the country, its culture and traditions.

Butler said he worries that the nation’s level of patriotism could decline to a dangerous level.

He wondered if there would be enough peope to fight for the country if a situation were to arise to which the U.S. needed to respond.

Butler is clear that he values patriotism.

However, Butler also wonders if forcing students to participate in the pledge is the best way for him, as a veteran and social studies teacher, to convey its importance.

“If they’re questioning their patriotism, especially at a young age, I’m not going to force it on them,” Butler said. “I’m not going to be the reason a kid didn’t have a certain level of patriotism when he grew older.”

neutrality in world politics.”

Pledging allegiance, even if not by verbally saying the pledge, would go against that neutrality.

That’s why in a class where only a few people stand for the pledge and no one recites it, Watkins says she usually remains seated.

In a class where most of the students stand and recite the pledge, Watkins says she simply stands and

remains silent.

Whenever the pledge is being recited, Watkins said she aims to be respectful of others and the country in which she lives while at the same time always abiding by her religious beliefs.

“I abide by the laws and try to be a good citizen but that doesn’t mean I’m going to be involved in politics.”

Watkins said. “I’m not just being lazy. I know why I’m not saying it.”

“All I do is stand,” Sophomore Chris Alexeev said. “I don’t really believe in the pledge of allegiance but I also feel it’s disrespectful to the people who do say it to sit down.”

He wants to be respectful but doesn’t want to pledge.

“I don’t believe in pledging my allegiance to this country just because I was born in it,” Alexeev said.

Click on This Junior Paul Woelmer and Seniors Olivia Middleton and Natalie Luntz also shared their thoughts. Hear their stories online at bhsnfused.com

Click on This How should teachers handle the pledge? What does it mean to ‘pledge allegiance’? And is a student’s decision to say the pledge even a reliable indicator of his or her patriotism? Some students have already shared their thoughts on our website and on this page. Add your voice to theirs at www.facebook.bhsnfused.com. Also, look for the link on bhsnfused. com that takes you to the state web site where the law that puts the pledge in schools is outlined.

Word by Word The pledge was composed by Francis Bellamy and first popularized nationally in the 1890s. A few alterations and more than a century later, it’s seen here in its entirety.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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Dancing a Dream Ballerina Michelle Kroll shares how “Nutcracker” and dance have helped her grow.

Story and illustrations by Lindsay McKnight Design and illustrations by Jessi Rannochio

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reshman Michelle Kroll always dreamed of performing in “The Nutcracker.”

“My parents took me to see “Nutcracker” when I was in the second grade,” Kroll said, “I told them that’s what I wanted to do.”

The dream came true.

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Kroll started taking ballet classes the next year. In fourth grade she was able to start performing.

She performed in “Nutcracker” for the first time in 2004.

“I wanted to buy the pointe shoe the dancer who played Clara wore. She signed one and my parents bought it for me,” Kroll said.

This year, Kroll’s role is Parepk, a Russian girl.

She rehearses at the IU Musical Art Center six days a week. Kroll sometimes leaves school early to make it to rehearsals on time.

While sometimes it’s difficult to balance school work and dance, Kroll

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knows how important getting a good education is to her family.

“School is very important; without a proper education you can’t have a good career.” Kroll said.

Kroll’s mom does everything she can to help her daughter achieve her dream despite Kroll’s sometimes hectic schedule.

“I try to make sure she has what she needs at the appropriate times” Michelle’s mother Lisa Kroll said.

Lisa brings Michelle a snack if she needs one or a school book so she can do her homework at practice.

Ballet has taught Michelle many things.

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Michelle said she realizes there is more to performing than being a good ballerina; everyone has to come together and help each other out.

“Discipline and balance are also things Michelle has taken away from this experience,” Lisa said.

Ballet has also taught Michelle to pay attention to her health.

The art can be hard on the body.

Ballerinas may get tendonitis in their ankles and hips. Some experience so much pain they have to stop dancing forever.

“I take very good care of my body.

I want to dance for as long as I can,” Michelle said. “I never want to stop.”

Photo Courtesy of Michelle Kroll

Kroll can be seen performing on stage at the MAC early next month in “Nutcracker,” which is at IU this season for the 52nd year. Tickets are $18–$35. Shows begin at 8 p.m.

Dec. 3–4 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 4–5.

Participating in ballet adds up.

Here’s the breakdown of some necessary uniform expenses.

Tights

Leotard

Pointe Shoes

Kroll typically wears pink tights during ballet practice.

Many ballerinas wear a black leotard at practice.

Kroll goes through two pairs of pointe shoes a month.

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“With Music Destroyed, We’ll Only Create Noise” This is an issue-by-issue account of music, showing you what’s coming up, what’s coming out and what’s going on in school. This is mainstream and beyond. This is the music section of Fused.

Compilation, photo and design by Whitney Taylor Page headline lyrics from“Stabbing Art to Death” by Showbread

[Upcoming Albums] Alternative

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Nov. 30 “Number One Hits”– Tim McGraw Nov. 30 “Five Leaves Left”–Nick Drake Dec. 7 “The House Rules”– Christian Kane

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Nov. 26 “We Won’t Crush”– MORNING BOY Nov. 30 “Cloud Room”– The Cloud Room Dec. 14 “III/IV”– Ryan Adams & the Cardinals

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Nov. 23 “Booger Bear”– Buddy Miles Nov. 30 “At Welding Bridge”– Beady Belle Dec. 7 “Black Coffee & Dream Street”– Peggy Lee

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Nov. 30 “All Night”– Houses Nov. 30 “Glee: The Music, Volume 4”– Glee Cast Dec. 7 “4x4=12”– Deadmau5 Dec. 7 “Endlessly”– Duffy

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Nov. 23 “Ultimate Pet Shop Boys: Special Edition”– Pet Shop Boys Nov. 30 “The DeAndre Way”– Soulja Boy Dec. 7 “No Mercy”– T.I.

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Nov. 30 “Let Freedom Reign”– Chrisette Michele Dec. 7 “Just Charlie”– Charlie Wilson Dec. 7 “Making Music”– Bill Withers Dec. 14 “Basic Instinct”– Ciara

[Upcoming Shows] Nov. 24 Straight No Chaser Murat Theater Indianapolis

Nov. 29 Shinedown Murat Theater Indianapolis

Dec. 4 The Band Perry The Neon Armadillo Ft. Wayne

Dec. 11 Chase Coy E.S. Jungle Indianapolis

Nov. 26 Mychildren Mybride Emerson Theater Indianapolis

Dec. 2 Carrie Underwood Roberts Theater Evansville

Dec. 10 Sonny Bamboo Rhino’s Youth Center Bloomington

Dec. 15 Mannheim Steamroller Embassy Theatre Fort Wayne

Click On This Watch the trailer White Collar Slideshow member Td Benton made as a prelude to the band’s concert.

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[Band Feature]

A Movement If You Will...

Tyler Dominik Benton, Veronica Benton and Phillip Wells of the band White Collar Sideshow talk about their lives, their band and their characters.

Photos courtesy of White Collar Sideshow and Bryan Fittin

July 16, 2006, three friends decided to drop everything to set out on the road and live in an RV named Harvey so that they could present to the U.S. their lives as vulnerably and honestly as they could.

What came out of that was White Collar Sideshow.

Ringleader Tyler Dominik Benton, who goes by Td, explains the sideshow in general as, “A revolution of the heart.”

Below is the official description of the sideshow, written by Benton.

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A movement if you will, a revolution of the heart Fantasy or reality?

Obsession or addiction?

Pleasure or pain?

Life & death?

An intense theatrical music experience, White Collar Sideshow marches us through the mind of an addict and takes us on a journey down the road to true freedom!

Based on actual events, Td Benton challenges us with his story using video, symbolism and characters like; the Faceless Woman, the Pig and the Leech, to create a truly remarkable message on hidden addiction.

The challenge: to use honesty & integrity, passion & purpose to shine through the gloom and to help us all realize we are not alone and we all make mistakes.

Built on drive and determination, the ‘Sideshow’ brings enthusiasm & excitement to themes that have been kept secret behind closed doors for so long.

What is the true significance behind White Collar Sideshow? To parade change, demonstrate our lives can be different and to exemplify true life.

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Left to Right: Band members Veronica Benton, Tristen Benton, Td Benton and Phillip Wells

Read the interview with Td, Veronica, and Phil online at bhsnfused.com and see what the group is all about.

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Art SHOWCASE

CERAMICS

Compilation and design by Jessi Rannochio

Senior Hannah Helton has been doing ceramics for two years at North and is also an intern at a local clay studio. Helton’s ceramics include sculptures and tiles. The figures shown are sculptures of women that Helton said she thought of off the top of her head. Each woman represents the specified emotion.

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Confidence Insecurity Helton also made this tile in ceramics. See more of Helton’s work at bhsnfused.com.

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