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With the addition of Heritage Christian this year, the Circle City Conference (CCC) is now made up of five schools; BCHS, Roncalli, Brebeuf Jesuit, Guerin Catholic and Heritage Christian. Schools earn points based on wins and loses, when playing other conference teams. The Guerin Catholic Eagles are in the lead for Boys AllSport standing with 13 points. BCHS is in fifth place with one point. In the Girls All-Sport standings the Trojans are in third place with five points. In an effort to bring together the schools from the CCC and set a standard of respect among athletes, BCHS will be hosting a leadership summit this month.
Hurricanes affect USA and world
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Varying grade scales compared
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Students fill out inquiry forms at the Marian University college meeting. Bishop Chatard welcomes more than 80 colleges each year for students to learn more about universities around the country.
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Features editor Sports editor Reporting staff Photo editors Photographers:
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Emma Kennedy Katie Meek Kacee Haslett Emma Kennedy Kacee Haslett Katie Meek
Abby McDonald Janie Gleaves Greta Horton Michael Mates Carmen Sullivan Kylie Donaldson Elena Redmond Alyssa Behringer Jaeden Crawford Lydia Dessauer
Oct. 19-20 - Fall Break Leah Engler Ashley Freiburger Nathan Horlander Casie Maexner Payten Morris Maggie Peck Sarah Scheidler Kaitlin Wallis
Trojan Matters Mission Statement: We promise to bring you, the students of BCHS, the most obtainable version of the truth through courage, integrity and freedom of speech. Unsigned staff editorials reflect the opinion of at least two-thirds of the staff. Columns with bylines reflect the opinions of the writer. The magazine will publish letters to the editor, but may be edited for the length and clarity. Trojan Matters is the monthly news magazine produced by the Advanced publications - Magazine class. Trojan Matters is considered a public forum and the voice of the student body. In addition, daily news updates can be found online at theBluePrint.org. Letters/Comments can be submitted through The Blueprint or dropped off in the Publications Room (210). Mrs. Tracy Luke, MJE, serves as publication adviser.
Oct. 1, 2017 FAFSA opened Nov. 1, 2017 Early action deadline Dec. 1, 2017 FAFSA priority deadline Jan. 1, 2018 Regular application deadline May 1, 2018 National College Decision Day June 20, 2018 FAFSA regular dealine •Abby McDonald
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When did the student section begin singing Sweet Caroline at football games?
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BCHS will play teams Southport and Bloomington South in football. This may lead to playing more teams within this conference in later years. But for now, BCHS is just testing it out. Mr. Ford said, “Due to the long distances and having games on weeknights, it would take a lot of work to merge these two conferences. Football is a good start because we know games will always be on Fridays.” •Abby McDonald
“Ten to 12 student athletes from each school will come together for half a day to discuss sportsmanlike conduct and leadership,” said athletic director Mr. Mike Ford. The summit is an annual meeting with IHSAA representatives and a national sports leadership representative from San Francisco. Within the IHSAA, there are 46 conferences. The CCC conference is partnering with the Conference Indiana out of southern Indiana. It includes eight schools from Indianapolis to B l o o m i n g t o n . Senior center Jimmie Boso prepares to snap the ball Next school year, in the Sept. 1 game against CCC rival Roncalli.
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Prayers to. . . Mrs. Angela Peterson, choir director, for healing after her horseback riding accident. The victims of the Las Vegas attack and their families. Continued recovery from natural disasters. The repose of the soul of Steve Rayl ('16) and his family as they mourn their loss.
After every football state championship, Trojan Nation returns to BCHS to celebrate the team's win. In 2010, the team won its tenth state championship. The coach at the time, Mr. Vince Lorenzano, director of wellness and safety,
spoke to the crowd and explained that after each victory, while the team was in the locker room, they belted out loudly, "Sweet Caroline." Coach Lorenzano remembers that was the one song they all knew the lyrics. The 2010 champions sang it at the pep session that evening
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back at BCHS and since then, the crowd sings their version during the fourth quarter when a victory is in sight. If you have a question, let TM look into it. Submit questions at the-blueprint.org/contact or to Room 210.
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“Mr. Jones is the sweetest.” “Ya, he kinda reminds me of God.” Maybe you’re like a meteorologist deep down. It’s the Oompa Loompa of death. I’m a level above stupid, but I’m definitely not average. One time I thought I ran over a ball but I actually hit a car. I used to think laptops could just connect to the sky. Does Genesis start with J? I was in the middle of eating a giant worm! I always wished we all lived in a treehouse. My shoes are extra squeaky. Even Mrs. Nixon noticed. Now, I've driven in the rain before and I've driven in the dark before, but I've never driven in the rain AND the dark." Sometimes I like to look at the trees during class to remember there’s a world outside these walls. I used to think hump day was a holiday. Midnight-thirty is my favorite time of day. Why does rain feel like water? Did you hear something funny? Submit You Said It, We Heard It quotes at the-blueprint.org/contact or to Room 210.
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a bonus.” However, bees have a much larger role in the world than just creating honey. Bees live in colonies with three different roles: worker bee, drone and queen. Worker bees have the responsibilities of cleaning the hive, collecting pollen and nectar to feed the colony, and take care of offspring due to them being sterile females. Drones are males and have
balance.” According to Greenpeace. org, people have bees to thank for every one in three bites of food. Worldwide, honeybees perform close to 80 percent of all pollination. A single colony can pollinate 300 million flowers each day in addition to cross pollination to fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Math teacher Mr. Mark Jones started the BCHS Garden
Club and a garden in between the main building and the SBC. He said, “Just like bees pollinate flowers, they also pollinate many types of fruits and vegetables. Although this is not vital for the types of vegetables we planted in our garden, they can help the plants pollinate which can contribute to more and larger vegetables.” However, he notes, most vegetables cross-pollinate themselves, so a lack of bees would not be a big problem in the school garden. Mr. Jones adds, “It’s important to plant in multiple rows so the crop can cross pollinate.” Due to bees’ significance in pollination, there has been concern regarding their rapid decrease. Beekeeper of 42 years David Hackenberg reported a 90 percent die-off among his 3,000 hives. U.S. Agricultural statistics show a honey bee decline from about 6 million hives in 1947 to 2.4 million hives in 2008, a 60 percent reduction. The bees are dying from a variety of factors including pesticides, drought, habitat destruction, nutrition deficit, air pollution, global warming and more. Humans are responsible for pesticides and habitat loss.
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In order to save the bees, Greenpeace.org lists ways to prevent further extinction: ban the seven most dangerous pesticides, protect pollinator health by preserving wild habitat, and restore ecological agriculture. As a nation, Americans need to transform a chemical intensive agricultural system into an ecological farming system.
Director of academic support Mrs. Beth Brogan’s family harvests honey from their beehive. A beehive can have anywhere from 10,00 to 60,000 bees.
80% of the world’s pollination is done by bees
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ees have 20,000 species throughout the world. Bees have a keen sense of smell that allows them to find flowers and collect pollen. Even though bees are often overlooked, they are huge contributors for a successful ecosystem. However, due to many factors, including pesticides, bees were named endangered in 2016, but the “Save the Bees” campaign has brought awareness to the important insects. Husband to director of academic support Mrs. Beth Brogan, Mr. Tim Brogan has two hives at their home to increase the bee population. Mr. Brogan has always had a fascination with the creatures and became a beekeeper a year ago. Mrs. Brogan explained that he had been interested for years and later attended classes. Currently, Mr. Brogan maintains two hives in his apiary. Mrs. Brogan said, “We harvested about seven pounds of honey, so extracting, sharing and enjoying the honey is also
a sole purpose of mating with the queen who is the dominant female of the colony. She is focused on laying eggs and expanding the hive. Within a colony, every bee plays a role, but the most influential part bees contribute to is within the ecosystem. Junior Matthias Benko said, “Bees are very important to the ecosystem. They are vital pollinators, which helps keep ecosystems in
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of the food we eat, we have bees to thank for. Without their pollination, many crops would die.
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Local farms including Stuckey Farm are making an effort to help bees bounce back. By providing hives and plants to pollinate, they are helping the bee population increase little by little. The farms get honey to sell and the bees get more food and safe shelter. It’s a win-win. With bees at such a high risk and such high importance, every little bit helps. There are three major honey bee farms in Indiana and dozens of smaller farms with hives like Stuckey Farm. Domestic hives are also becoming more common.
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Hurricanes:
The effect of the disasters and how we can help Due to recent natural catastrophes, the world is recovering from huge tragedies caused by deadly hurricanes. Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Jose have ripped through the ocean, tearing up almost everything in their paths, especially on the Texas coast and in the Caribbean. Hurricane Harvey roared in as a Category 4 hurricane in mid-August and was the first storm to make direct landfall in the United States since 2005. Harvey’s biggest hit was to southern Texas and at least 83 deaths have been recorded due to the disaster. Shortly after on Sept. 10, Irma was classified as a Category 5 hurricane with Category 1 Jose on its tail, making most of its damage on islands of the Caribbean and some damage to southern Florida. Some damage includes extensive destruction to homes and other buildings. In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released that there has been significant damage to farmers’ and ranchers’ crops and livestock in the areas hit by the storm. In order to help the people who are struggling to get back onto their feet, CNN provided a list of useful donations that would benefit thousands who are suffering in the community. These include donating blood, food, clothing, toys and other supplies. Austin Disaster Relief Network is also re4
questing toiletries, diapers, inflatable mattress, cleaning supplies and undergarments. These items would help the family and young kids that were affected by the hurricanes. Although the disasters hit almost a month ago, the victims are still desperately in need of help. It is also important to be aware of frauds when donating to charities. Consumer Report advises that if one wishes to help the cause, watch out for the middleman and research the nonprofits before beginning to donate. Money Magazine recommends Giving to charities that are in a position to help. The Better Business Bureau recommended Direct Relief and the Red Cross as reputable charities. This kind of destruction has been unmatched by any storms since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. That hurricane was made notorious for the amount of devastation it brought to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and is said to have caused over 100 billion dollars in damage. In some places in Louisiana, the water was over 29 feet, and people were forced to move to their attics and rooftops to escape the rising flood. While horrible, Katrina helped people understand how to react to tropical storms. The hurricane killed almost 2,000 people,
which is more than 12 times less than the death toll of Harvey and Irma combined. According to science teacher Mr. Cameron Huffman, Katrina helped people to know how to respond to the natural disaster. He said, “I don’t think our infrastructure would have been prepared, but I think that it provided a good protocol.” Since Katrina, the number of strong hurricanes has been rising. Category 4 and 5 hurricanes have increased by 80 percent in the last 30 years. Many people are convinced that global warming is to blame for the rise in tropical storms. However, researchers are divided on the degree of how much climate change has an effect. Mr. Huffman believes that this is definitely due to the change in water temperature. “Hurricanes pick up their strength from the warm air and water,” added Mr. Huffman. Because of this environmental change, hurricanes wreaked havoc to smaller tropical islands, leaving the residents to evacuate to become refugees on larger islands. Because numerous forceful hurricanes tore through the Atlantic, many people are being put in more danger, without safe ways to escape. Consequently, these natural disasters are leaving the world scrambling in efforts to assist the people affected.
Sophomore Kim Bowers submitted photos of her cousin’s home in Naples, Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. The back and front yards were completely flooded leaving the gates and fence partially underwater. A 7-foot storm surge was reported in at least one location in Naples, according to the National Weather Service. Naples had the highest recorded wind speeds in Florida, with gusts reaching 142 mph.
Journalism teacher Mrs. Tracy Luke submitted pictures of her brother-in-law’s house in Charleston, South Carolina after Hurricane Irma hit. Even though many houses there are built on stilts, the lower level of Mr. Steve Luke’s home was flooded as was his entire outdoor kitchen area, yard and garages.
The process of naming hurricanes According to livescience.com, originally the names of hurricanes were named for the saints that were honored that day. Then the names were coordinated with the latitude and longitude of where the hurricane was located. After that, the United States started to use their own phonetic alphabetic system. Finally, it was decided to use the naming system developed by the NOAA’s National Hurricane Center for hurricane season, which is June 1 to Nov. 30. They created six lists of names that are used in a rotating period. This list includes other languages because these storms affect other regions of the world. There are lists of names for other regions including Eastern North Pacific Hurricanes.• all copy by Emma Kennedy 5
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of Trojans responded that they give 10 or more hours beyond the requirement.
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of Trojans rank strong or very strong feeling of spiritual value when they volunteer or serve.
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Every Wednesday, seniors Sophia Mosley and Maggie Peck serve and donate their time at St. Vincent dePaul. Mosley collects groceries that she and Peck deliver to five families each week.
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Service gives time to refocus
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rom the time we are young, we are told to “Do unto others as we would have others do unto us.” Learning from an early age to be kind helps caring children become compassionate adults. Somewhere along the way, though, we tend to lose sight of what it means to be a good person. We do service because we feel like we have to, or, in our 6
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Different groups work to serve the needs of the less advantaged. Last year, then-junior Abby McDonald donated diapers for a Pro-Life week diaper and wipes drive. Other donations included books, shoes, socks, and toys.
40+ Annually, before the second semester begins, all the adults employed by BCHS donate a day to serve in the community. Administrators, faculty and support staff worked at Gleaners Food Distribution Center last January.
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Each spring, Campus Ministry organizes nearly 800 Trojans to serve at more than 40 agencies, parishes and organizations for a day. Current senior Elena Redmond worked at the Ronald McDonald house last spring to bake cookies for parents who stay there while their children are in the hospital. Survey given to student body Sept. 26. ±4 percent at 94 percent accuracy; staff file photos
case at BCHS, because it is required. We aren’t always sincere with our words and actions. It happens to everyone. So here it is, our call to refocus. When asked why service is required at BCHS, we are often met with a Godly explanation. We do it to model Christ’s self-sacrificing love. 1 John 2:6 reads “The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.” He gave His life for us and our lives are an effort to emulate Christ, so we too sacrifice. Our sacrifices are far less than a life, but are still significant-time, money or energy. Jesus served, so we serve. Jesus loved, so we love. Jesus cared, so we care.
We serve to reach out to the marginalized. Jesus made a point of includ-
ing those who were often ignored-women, Gentiles and taxpayers to name a few groups. As Christians, and really just as decent people, we are called to see those who go unseen. The poor, the disabled, the incarcerated, the elderly. Conversation, attention and love can be just as valuable as food or money. People who suffer are pushed away from society, made to believe they don’t matter. Showing someone that they do matter by simply talking to them can be powerful. We serve to learn humility. The Bible reads many times over that the least among us will be the greatest in heaven. By seeing the challenges that those in poverty face, we realize that our struggles are often trivial. We learn to see our lives through a new lens, and it is humbling. So many people
have so little but still give so much love to the world. We can see God in each of these people and they stand as an example to us. Yes, service is the holy, Christ-like thing to do, but, on the selfish end of things, it just makes you feel good. Everyone in this world wants to feel like they matter, like the world needs them. It is natural, human. Through service, we feel like we are making an impression on people, like our help and thoughts and kindness matter. Knowing that you are making even a small dent of difference is bound to warm your heart.
Jesus served, so we serve. Jesus loved, so we love. Jesus cared, so we care.
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Proud to be a Residents express pride For as long as 200 years, Hoosiers have been natives or inhabitants of the midwestern state. But what does it really mean to be a Hoosier? Mrs. Kim Shaw, science teacher, was born and raised in Indiana. She grew up in Columbus before moving to Indianapolis. She said she could never leave the state she loves. She is an IU basketball fan, but to her, there is more to being a Hoosier than sports. “I think that midwestern hospitality really hits us in Indiana,” she said. She explains that Hoosiers have always been friendly and in other places, people don’t seem as
happy or friendly. Some may believe that “Hoosier hospitality” is a stereotype, but according to a study from the University of Cambridge, midwesterners are seen as the most “friendly and conventional” type of people. Tourists see them as “easy going and enthusiastic.” “Even though Indiana has gotten a bad reputation with some of the politics going on, I really think Indiana people are just so friendly,” said Mrs. Shaw. “I have visited places and people have told me that they know I’m a Hoosier just because of how kind I am.” Junior Colette Pauta agrees
Hoosier that Hoosiers are overall nicer people. She moved from Caldwell, New Jersey in August, 2015. “Indiana is different (from New Jersey) because the people are a lot nicer and it’s a bigger environment.” Pauta describes Caldwell as a small town, and Indianapolis is more diverse to her. “A lot of the people (in Caldwell) had family in Italy, or their grandparents had immigrated from there, and there was basically no black or Hispanic people. It’s not a bad thing, but people were very rooted and proud of their Italian culture. Indy is more of what people think America is: more of a melting
pot situation, because there’s all kinds of people here.” Statistically, Pauta is right. Hoosiers are now becoming more diverse than ever. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the second highest ethnicity within Indiana’s population is African Americans at 10 percent, followed by Hispanics at 7 percent and Asians at 2 percent. Kindness and diversity are some of the main traits found in Hoosiers everywhere. Even if they would move away from the state, it sticks with Indiana natives. “I’ll always be a Hoosier no matter where I am,” said Mrs. Shaw. •Kacee Haslett
“Just Indiana Things” Popcorn:
Popcorn is a big deal in Indiana. The growers produce 221 million pounds worth $55.3 million. Indiana corn production ranks 5th in the nation AND is ranked as the #2 grower of popcorn in the U.S. Big names in the popcorn business include Hoosiers Orville Redenbacher and Ira Weaver who started Pop Weaver (and which now produces over 30 percent of the world’s popcorn). Popcorn, Indiana is a real city south of Indianapolis where they began producing the snack in 2002. In addition, the specialty popcorn brand Just Pop In! was started in 2003 by two Hoosier sisters living in Indianapolis, with locations exclusively in the state of Indiana.
Fishers: MONEY magazine ranked Fishers as the
#1 city to live in throughout the United States. MONEY used eight different categories when ranking various United States cities: cost of living, state economy, education, housing, crime, convenience, cultural and recreational amenities overall sense of pleasantness.
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Taste of Indiana:
Located right off Binford Blvd., A Taste Of Indiana store creates gift baskets and boxes for individuals and companies. They use only Indiana-made food products. With well over 30 categories with 20 or more items in each category, shoppers might include jams and preserves from Dillman Farms (Bloomington), Plyley’s candy (LaGrange), Spicy Pretzels (Evansville) and DeBrand Chocolates (Ft. Wayne). Shoppers can custom design their own basket to send to friends and family. In addition, they carry novelty Indiana items as well as books about Indiana, many written by Hoosiers. They carry items that represent Indiana - the Indiana Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis Colts, the Indiana Pacers and more. For more information on the store, visit atasteofindiana.com
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Famous Hoosiers Jackson 5
One of the biggest groups in pop came from Gary, Indiana. The Jackson 5—Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael—were brothers who all rose to stardom together in the 1970s. With hits like “ABC,” “I’ll Be There,” and “I Want You Back,” the band’s popularity skyrocketed.
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John Green #1 New York Times Bestselling Author John Green was born in Indianapolis in 1977. Titles such as The Fault in Our Stars, Paper Towns, Looking for Alaska and An Abundance of Katherines have caught attention of many young adult readers. Green also creates popular education YouTube videos and vlogs with his brother, Hank Green.
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Comedian, late night TV host and Broad Ripple High School graduate David Letterman was born in Indianapolis in 1947. He studied radio and TV broadcasting at a Ball State before beginning his work at CBS in Indianapolis and later on The David Letterman Show. He hosted many other late night shows in his career, such as The Late Show With David Letterman and produced Everybody Loves Raymond.
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Grade scales fluctuate From high schools to universities, each grade scale differs depending on the school
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In math teacher Mrs. Ruth Roell’s dual credit Finite class, she writes the grade for BCHS and the grade if a student were to take the class at Indiana University.
year at Hamilton Southeastern. HSE uses a 90-80-70 system, a 90 and above is an A, an 80 and above is a B and so on. Walters said she expected the transition to be more difficult than it was. “I noticed the difference in how hard students work at Chatard and how important their grades are to them, which Taken from the HSE website, the chart shows the was a new engrade scale that their student body follows. vironment for me. It helped me Source: http://www.hse.k12.in.us/resources/pdf/FCJH/academics/grading_scale.pdf to care and pay more attention to my school work and study habits,” said Walters. Director of guidance Mrs. Jamie Marx said that the standards of Bishop Chatard are reflected in the school’s grading scale, to encourage students to push themselves just a little bit further. Walters said, “I prefer to Chatard’s grading scale, although it is harder. It gives me more of a drive to succeed in school.” •Janie Gleaves
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s college application deadlines approach, questions arise for many students. It all really comes down to, “How do I get into this school?” For many schools, the item that holds the most weight is a student’s grade point average (GPA is the average of all semester g r a d e s and submitted as one score on college and scholarship applications). Students sometimes question why a Trojan with a 90 percent would receive a B, while a student at anothTaken from the BCHS website, this chart depicts the grade er school scale and grade point that students and teachers follow here. earning a 90 would get an A for his transcript. Nearly all universities use a 4.0 scale without weighting. While at BCHS an A in an AP class is worth 5.0 towards grade point average, most colleges make the highest possible credit a 4. Will BCHS’s rigorous grade scale affect how colleges view grades? The answer is yes and no. It is important to note that on students’ transcripts, BCHS includes the grade scale. Colleges who receive grades from students here can see what percentile range each letter grade falls under. Notre Dame, like many other universities, wants to see how a student performs in their unique situation. “We do not recalculate a student’s grades or GPA,” said Chris Perkins, who works in the admissions office at Notre Dame, “We ultimately want to see what a student has done academically within the environment that they have been placed into.” However, workers in college admissions are looking at hundreds of applications a day and sometimes, they don’t or can’t take into account fluctuations in the grading systems of each school. There simply isn’t time. So as Perkins said, it comes down to reaching full potential in the given environment. Senior Maddie Walters transferred to BCHS after her freshman
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13 and the unlucky reasoning behind it
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araskevidekatriaphobia is the name for the fear of Friday the 13th. According to fearof.net, roughly eight percent of the United States suffers from this fear of this dreadful day. Countless superstitions relating to Friday the 13th
have developed over the years, such as: cutting your hair on Friday the 13th will lead to a death in the family, a funeral procession passing you on Friday the 13th means you will be the next to die, a child’s birth falling on Friday the 13th will
lead to an unlucky life, and if you start a vacation on Friday the 13th, you will encounter misfortune. For those who do not have a fear of the supposedly unfortunate day, don’t disregard these superstitions and take your chances just yet. According to a recent study done by the British Medical Journal, hospital admis-
sions caused by automobile accidents increase as much as 52 percent on Friday the 13th according to Time.com. There are not just unlucky superstitions, there are unfavorable facts.
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Match the phobia to the Trojan 2. Mrs. Katie Hilton, English teacher 3. Maddie Tarowsky, senior 4. Clay Williams, freshman
A. Chilopodophobia
a. fear of styrofoam
B. Trypophobia
b. fear of flies
C. Lepidopterophobia
c. fear of tall people
D. Gigaphobia
d. fear of butterflies
E. Ichthyophobia
e. fear of centipedes
F. Pteronarcophobia
f. fear of looking in the mirror in the dark
G. Catoptrophobia
g. fear of odd patterns/clusters of small holes/bumps
H. Styrophobia
h. fear of eating fish and touching raw or dead fish
I. Semiochophobia
i. fear of semi trucks
J. Ombrophobia
j. fear of rain
5. Harry Montgomery, freshman 6. Mrs. Delcia Mendez, Spanish teacher 7. Lucy Kellison, sophomore 8. Lottie Ogorek ,sophomore 9. Claire Hurley, junior 10. Ms. Kerensa Edinger, Spanish teacher
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There are four different types of phobias regarding mirrors. Spanish teacher Mrs. Delcia Mendez suffers from one of those. Which one?
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Freshman Harry Montgomery stands in the lunch line with freshman Emauri Tunstall even though he has a certain phobia. Can you guess which one?
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ccording to Forbes, 24 percent of people in the world are somewhat superstitious. Most superstitions pertain to Friday the 13th, however many people do not know the history of the day and the tales tied to it. According to refinery29.com, Catholic beliefs state that many bad things in history have happened on Fridays. It has been said that Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit on a Friday and that Jesus’s crucifixion took place on Friday as well. The number 13 has said to become unlucky due to Judas being the 13th apostle, and ultimatel y
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the one to betray Jesus. This sparked the idea that every Friday that falls on the 13th of the month has evil or unholy descent. Other folklorists trace this popular superstition back to October, Friday the 13th, 1307. When all over France, hundreds of Knights Templar, a famous order of Knights pledged to protect Christians, were arrested,
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ne of the most controversial topics discussed among students on Friday the 13th is whether ghosts are real. Although some are adamant that they are merely a figment of one’s imagination, others firmly believe that they not only exist, but haunt people today. There are many stories told
and encounters that have led people to believe in the reality of ghosts. Ever since senior Natalie Thrasher had a ghost experience, she has strongly believed in their existence. The story took place at a friend’s house who believed her house was haunted by Bloody Mary. Blood Mary is a folklore
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legend consisting of a ghost who appears in a mirror when summoned by name three times. To prove that Bloody Mary was there, they left a doll on the girl’s bed, closed the door and left the room. When they went back into the room the doll was on the ground. They did it again, but this time the doll was on the dresser.
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tortured and killed. In a more modern tale, it is told that a stock broker chose the day of Friday the 13th to create panic on Wall Street that would crash the industry. Although there are modern Friday the 13th tales, the origin of the date lives on to tell the history of the cursed day. •Emma Kennedy
Survey given to student body Sept. 26. ±4 percent at 94 percent accuracy.
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“There was no one else in the whole house so it must’ve been Bloody Mary. I haven’t been back to her house since because she freaked me out,” said Thrasher. •Greta Horton
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10 things to know before turning 16
Students here range from ages 14-18, but in those years students will learn a lot. From simple tasks to wise concepts, here is some advice from 16-year-olds and older on 10 things to know before you turn 16. •Abby McDonald
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All students should be able to make scrambled eggs by the time they’re 16. - Theology teacher Miss Samantha Lessen
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Johnson believes that sleeping is a must for every teenager. Senior Shelby Stevens illustrates how taking a nap mid-day helps her gain the energy she needs to continue throughout her day.
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Family is forever
“Time with friends is important, but you will regret not spending time with your family. Your family isn’t always going to be there, so don’t take them for granted. Spend time with them.” - Senior Abby Saunders
Firm and strong
“Students should know how to give a proper handshake.” -Business teacher Mrs. Beth Jacobs
Grades don’t define you
“Don’t let yourself get too hung up on a bad test score or a not-so-great grade in a class. Yes, school is important, but it is just a small fraction of your whole life, so don’t let it bring you down.” - Junior Rachel Sullivan
Don’t do things you don’t want to do
“Throughout our childhood and teens, I think all kids do things just because it’s what other people do. It’s not always those major problem we hear about from guest speakers, but even the simple things like wearing a style of clothing or not joining a certain club. Do what you want to do and don’t let others’ opinions of it deter you from it. Eventually something you want to do isn’t going to work for someone else and that’s perfectly alright because they don’t make your decisions. You do.” - Senior Anna Neighbours
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“If you have a test the next day or just a busy schedule, never let your sleep time get compromised. Also, take a nap whenever you can, because you are going to need it!” - Junior Lily Johnson
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As Mr. Hansen’s advice suggests, senior Alyssa Linehan demonstrates pressing out clothing to fix wrinkles and look her best. Mr. Hansen also recommends making sure that the iron isn’t too hot when pressing clothes out. He advises, “Learn how to iron a shirt and then conquer the world!”
Before a tennis match begins, each player is called by the position they play to shake hands with their opponent. Freshman Grant Millman played in the Heritage Christian match Sept. 19.
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Know how to iron
“They say that clothes don’t make the man, but they can unmake the man. As a man who served in the military for four years, I notice wrinkled clothes. You should know how to iron a shirt and pants. If you are going to wear a nice, long-sleeved dress shirt, know how to make it look sharp. If you have an iron, an ironing board, and a can of starch you can do wonders to a shirt. I’ve seen a lot of young people with dress shirts that look like they have been pulled out of backpacks.” - Principal Mr. Joe Hansen
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Saving lives
“By 16, everyone should know CPR.” - Vice President of institutional advancement Mr. Tyler Mayer
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Count change
“Students should know how to make change without a cash register.” - Math teacher Mrs. Ruth Roell
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Mail a letter
“A 16-year-old should know how to address an envelope.” - Science teacher Mrs. Stephanie Tebbe
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g u r D Almost every adult tells teenagers to say “No” to drugs and that it has consequences. But according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as of 2013, an estimated 24.6 million Americans above the age of 12 have used illegal drugs. Considering that significant number, people might assume there are few consequences or that people aren’t afraid of the consequences. Here, one way the administration works to combat illegal drug use is by random drug testing. Students are randomly drug tested here using a hair follicle screen. A sample of hair is cut and then sent to a separate lab off campus. The test checks for for amphetamines, methamphetamines, ecstasy, cocaine, opiates including hydromorphone, oxycodones, oxymorphones, phen-
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“It’s seamless in a way,” said cyclidine as well as PCP and director of wellness and safeTHC and marijuana. Students are randomly chosen ty Mr. Vince Lorenzano. Mr. Lorenzano has from a comtested about puter that generates random “The original goal 1600 students here. While numbers that is to provide our most pass correspond to without any a student. The students with an drugs in their numbers are sent to BCHS outlet to avoid the system, a few have not. “We and the corresponding studrugs, to support have caught a number of dents receive a the student, and a kids over the pass to come to said Mr. the office and reason to say ‘no.’” years,” L orenz ano. proceed with He added that the drug testing he is aware process. If a stuthat others use dent is absent when they are randomly picked, drugs who have not been tested his or her name is put back into or caught. the system to be an option for the next random selection.
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“It can happen,” said Mr. Lorenzano. “There are ways to beat the system.” As with any system, people try to work around it. Some believe that drug tests aren’t stopping kids from the using drugs. About 25 percent of students here said that random drug testing is not a deterrent. Mr. Lorenzano realizes the random tests don’t necessarily stop kids either. “Kids will do what they do,” he said. He hopes the school and parents educate well enough for students to make good decisions. BCHS spends about $55 per each drug test. According to thinkprogress.org, 13 states spend more than
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$1.3 million on drug testings to find less than 370 drugs users. So: Is all the money that is put into drug tests worth it even if the drug tests might now be preventing people from using these illegal substances? Mr. Lorenzano believes that drug tests are worth the money. “The original goal is to provide our students to an outlet to avoid the drugs, to support the student, and a reason to say ‘no,’” Mr. Lorenzano said. “Anything that supports our students is worth it.” •Carmen Sullivan
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Online retailing - 32% Translation services - 28%
Every day society changes including the fluctuating work force. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), “Healthcare occupations and industries are expected to have the fastest employment growth and to add the most jobs between 2014-2024.” With so many older workers headed toward retirement, their healthcare needs will require more employees which should increase the workforce by adding new jobs and replacing retirees’ jobs. The BLS eventually expects 9.8 million new jobs and moving a predicted unemployment rate to 5.2 percent in 2024.
The BLS’ projections and research expects healthcare support occupations and health care practitioners as well as technical occupations to be the fastest growing occupational groups. These jobs are believed to add 2.3 million people to the work force, meaning one in four jobs will be created in that field. Senior Patrick Haimbaugh plans to study computer science in college however he notes that the job market was not an influence in his decision, but his interest in technology that caught his attention. Haimbaugh said, “I love the fact that a person can do anything with technology, so I can pursue my
interest in the field.” Alumni, Sarah Kennedy (Class of 2014) is currently studying at Purdue University to become a physician assistant, which is one of the health care professions included in the BLS’ projections. Kennedy explained that she was attracted to this profession because it’s a job that allows a great balance between work and family life. However she said, “The increasing needs for PAs wasn’t the sole reason I chose this career, but I wouldn’t want to spend years of my life studying and working toward a career if I didn’t think I would have job security.”
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The top 10 on CareerBuilder’s list, with percentage growth over the next five years as of 2016:
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As some types of employment are increasing in demand, Other fields are seeing decline including production occupations such as farming, fishing, and foresting. Even though healthcare and technological occupations are predicted to boom within the decade (2014-2024), there are many employers hiring individuals with various liberal arts degrees. According to the BLS, “employers rank skills such as critical thinking and communication above technical aptitude as essential for career readiness.” Director of career services for the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota
7. Computer Systems Analysts
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Best jobs of the future for 2022 according to Business Insider.
Physical/occupational/speech therapy - 25%
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Home health care - 24% Retirement centers - 24% Telemarketing bureaus, other customer contact centers - 20% Marketing consulting - 20% Environmental/conservation organizations - 19% Computer system design - 19%
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Portfolio management - 18%
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5. Accountants and Auditors
4. Specialist Physicians and Surgeons
in Minneapolis Paul Timmins writes, “It gives them tools to succeed beyond their first job.” However, college education required jobs are not the only options available. Governor Eric Holcomb started a campaign, “Next Level Jobs” in Indiana with the intention of taking the state’s workforce to the next stage by creating a way for job hunters and employers to find availabilities. The goal is to push Indiana’s 21st century economy forward. Governor Holcomb estimates one million job openings in
Indiana due to retirement and new jobs by 2025 with completed additional training. Guidance counselor Mrs. Pam Nixon said, “The Indiana Department of Workforce Development maintains a list of Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs. The list is determined by looking at the jobs that rank high for expected demand, future wages, and speed of growth. Many jobs on the list are service-oriented, but there is variety, so students can see which ones may best match their strengths and skills.”•Katie Meek
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Over 10 million people play the video game Madden each year and over 100 million copies of Madden have been sold since 1988. Madden is named after player, coach and commentator, John Madden. Madden was a college football player at Oregon University, but decided to transfer to California Polytechnic State University. He then coached in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders from 1969-1978. He was hired as head coach of the Raiders at age 32, making him one of the youngest head coaches ever. His overall record with the Raiders was 112-39-7. Madden then changed career paths and entered into broadcasting. As a football analyst for CBS, ABC, Fox and NBC. Madden was known for his energetic style of broadcasting that helped him capture his television audience.
1992 - 3-D playing field was added along with instant replay. It was played on the Sega Genesis.
1988 - The first 11-on-11 football video game for Apple II computer which featured basic playbooks.
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He retired from the booth in 2006, but his legacy lives on through his video game. The video game started because Madden wanted to create a computer simulation for teaching his college course on football. Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins helped Madden create a computer simulation. Electronic Arts, also known as EA Sports, continues as the publisher of Madden to this day. Madden wanted the simulation to be used for his course and to help coaches predict play-calling patterns. Junior Elias McQueary is a huge Madden fan. He said, “I have played Madden since Madden ‘12 came out.” McQueary spends about seven hours a week playing Madden. He said, “My favorite part of Madden is Ultimate Team. If I could change one thing about
1998 - Madden improves the graphics of the players while also using their names for a third straight year.
1994 - Madden first featured real NFL teams. Players were able to play with their favorite team.
the game, I would make flashback teams like in NBA 2k17.” Madden players have the option of playing numerous game modes including Franchise mode, where you can control an NFL team throughout a season, or Ultimate Team, where you start from scratch and make your own team to play online against other Madden players. For the first time, Madden ‘18 offers Longshot mode. This is an interactive My Career mode that lets users pick the path of a young superstar to get to the pros. Junior Jack Calvert also enjoys playing Madden. “If I could change one thing about Madden, I would make Ultimate Team better.” The graphics of Madden have seen tremendous change as the computer graphics world has grown. Junior Connor Dixon
2002 - Madden is released for the XBOX and GameCube for the first time.
2000 - Many on-field celebrations were improved as well as the graphics.
said, “The game has changed a lot with the graphics and teams now have specific plays that other teams do not have.” In Madden ‘97, the designers changed to motion picture graphics making the players, coaches, and fans look more realistic. The designers strive for improvement with each edition. Even though there are many new fans of Madden, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Mr. Tyler Mayer played Madden from 19932000. Mr. Mayer said he was very into Madden in 1997 when it first came out on PlayStation. He said, “The last time I played Madden seriously was May 1, 2000. A friend (Steve Skweres) and I had a long standing rivalry in Madden '97 that lasted three years. I ended up being the champion with 51 wins and 50 losses. We would play about once a week from the time we
2007 - Players now use a lead-blocking control making gameplay more realistic.
2004- Madden’s Franchise Mode was improved by allowing players to become an owner of their favorite team.
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were sophomores until the end of our senior year. The championship game involved a Hail Mary pass, a pass interference call, and a 61 yard field goal. I am still living off that victory 17 years later.” How is it decided who goes on the cover each year? Athletes that are lucky enough to be on the cover of Madden, are faced with a large challenge of breaking the “Madden Curse.” The “Madden Curse” is a supersti-
2010 - PRO-TAK animation is used to allow gang tackling and pile-ups.
2008 - Co-op play is introduced allowing player to join a team with their friends and play against others online.
tion among fans regarding the cover athletes. Seventeen of the 20 cover athletes on the Madden cover have had injuries or troubling seasons the year they were showcased on the cover. Madden cover athlete, Garrison Hearst, NFL 49ers running back, started the trend in 1999 when he suffered a broken ankle in the playoffs. Last years’ cover athlete, Rob Gronkowski, Patriots tight end, was injured twice and continued the “Madden Curse.” Although the game has improved, Mr. Mayer thinks the game has changed too much. He said, “Even though the graphics are way better, back in the day, you could sit down and play with almost anybody and it would be a competitive game. Now, if you want to be good at Madden, it is like a part-time job. It is way too much work.”
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Sophomore Hunter Boyd is picking his plays on Madden Mobile. Madden Mobile premiered on the App Store Aug. 24, 2014. It has been on the top of the App Store charts ever since.
2013- First Madden to have real in game physics which improved graphics.
2016 - New play-making feature helps wide receivers and quarterbacks gain an advantage.
2018- Longshot Mode is featured which allows players to play a career from high school until the draft.
2012 - NFL was in a lockout so the game was released two weeks later.
2015 - New camera angles allow players to partake in the game from the defensive side of the ball.
2017- Brandon Gaudin and Charles Davis are the new voices of the game.
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ville Community, Tri-West al for the BCHS football team Hendricks, Northwest, Speed- consists of Broad Ripple, Indiway and Ritter. Junior cen- an Creek, Manual, Northwest ter back Peter Agostino said, and Ritter. Crispus Attucks will “We have a decent draw, but be joining the sectional in 2018. Senior offensive lineman Nawe will have to fight hard than Bartone said, “I definiteagainst Ritter.” ly think we have a really good The BCHS girls soccer team has rival Cathedral, along with Broad Ripple, Herron, Northwest, and Roncalli in their sectional. Junior outside midfielder Abby Klineman said, “Cathedral is going to be our toughest, but as long as we work hard during practice, I think we have a good chance of beating Junior quarterback Mark Nondorf gets in position Cathedral.” to make a throw during the Sept. 9 Cathedral game. The new section- Nondorf threw for 288 yards during this game. Photo: Maggie Peck
Athletes here are discussing the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) sectional realignment. Boys and girls soccer, football and volleyball are the most recent fall team sports that had sectional realignments. The IHSAA rearranges sectionals based on enrollment, tournament success factor, and location for all team sports. The sectional matchups are changed every two years. IHSAA sports information director Mr. Jason Wille said, “Sectionals are realigned so we (the IHSAA) can keep a level playing field.” A committee made up of principals and athletic directors from around the state decide which teams are in each sectional. The committee is chaired by board members of the IHSAA. The new sectional for the BCHS boys soccer team includes Crispus Attucks, Dan-
chance of beating these teams if we do our job and worry about ourselves. We cannot underestimate any team this year or we will not go anywhere.” In addition to Broad Ripple, Crispus Attucks, Northwest, and Ritter, the BCHS volleyball team has two Circle City Conference rivals, Brebeuf Jesuit and Guerin Catholic, in its sectional. Junior right side hitter Kate Bosley said, “I do not think it is the hardest sectional we have ever had, but we definitely cannot count any teams out. Brebeuf will be a difficult game if we have to play them again, but I think we are able to win. It is also nice that we will have played all of the teams in the sectional beforehand, so we will know what we are getting ourselves into.” •Michael Mates