Volume 52, Issue 7 April 2012
KONY: WHO IS HE?
NEWS
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College Advice BK Teachers Danielle Scherer
-Go through Rush. Although Greek life isn’t for everybody, Rush is an amazing way to meet new friends. It is a shared (hopefully fun) experience that allows you to meet other girls/guys from different housing or majors outside your own, even if you ultimately don’t pledge a house! -Make a good first impression. Don’t skip class the first week, dress nicely and sit near the front! -Find free food, seriously! At TU there was a different club or organization that offered free lunch each day of the week, a much needed break from the cafeteria! -Don’t lose your syllabus. Professors will not remind you of deadlines- tests, presentations, paper and project due dates. Be organized and self-disciplined. On that note- be prepared for your
Bailey McBride
-Go to every event you can in the first few weeks of school! You will meet lots of new people from places you didn’t even know existed, and even if you don’t make new friends, you’ll get lots of free stuff. -Don’t buy your books from the campus bookstore, ever. They will almost never be the cheapest--there were instances where a book was more than $300 in the bookstore and I got it for less than $20 online. -Don’t sign up for early morning classes (before 11 a.m.). More likely than not there will be days you will not want to listen to a chemistry lecture at 7:30 a.m., so do yourself a favor now and go with a 3 [p.m. class].
Megan Schaunaman
-Learn to wash clothes. Washing clothes in dorms is NOT fun. You can save time and money by washing all your clothes in the same washing machine as along as you wash them on COLD. If you wash them on WARM the dark colors will run. -Don’t do anything illegal or anything that could go on your permanent record. Seriously. -Be nice to your parents/guardians. You will be amazed at how often you will need their advice in the real world. -Talk to new people, make new friends, get out of your comfort zone, try something new. College is one of the best experiences of your life-make sure to enjoy every second of it!
BY RACHEL MCCRORY Breezeway Staff Writer
Jeana Sutton
-Go to class and try to sit in the front row. -The difference between an A or a B can depend on if the professor knows who you are. Drop by his/her office with a question about the class, whether you know the answer or not. If a professor doesn’t know you, it’s easier for him/her to give you a B. -If a professor says that there’s a study guide that goes with the class, then BUY it. The questions on your next test may have come from that study guide. -Get to know lots of people. - More of a life lesson: Write a thank-you note for ANYTHING nice that someone does for you. A thankyou is always appreciated and remem-
Shawn Lawhorn -Don’t stress over being indecisive about a major. -Find something you love doing, be patient and enjoy the experience.
Students Prepare for AP Testing BY MADDIE NAVE Breezeway Staff Writer
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n about a month, AP testing will be taking place in the MQP, allowing students to test out of college classes. According to CollegeBoard, there are 34 AP courses to choose from. There are language AP tests as well as science and literature tests. AP stands for Advanced Placement, meaning students, if the college allows it, can test out of a class so they don’t have to take it in college. While students have to pay to take an AP test, counselor Mr. Beuchat says any student can take an AP test. “Any student who has been preparing can take an AP test. For most students that means they are in an AP class. There are some students who have been approved to do an independent study, or may be in another class that the teacher is helping him or her prepare to take the AP test. That has to be approved well in advance of taking the test,” Beuchat said. There are a variety of AP tests that Bishop Kelley hosts. “We offer AP classes and tests for: Studio Art 2D and Drawing, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, English Literature, English Language, Environmental Science, European History, US Government, Physics, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, and US History,” Beuchat said. Senior Audrey Bauer says Mrs. Yanik has prepared her for the AP Literature test. “Well, I’ve had Mrs. Yanik as my English teacher for three years in a row so
her teaching alone has prepared me really well for the test,” Bauer said. AP students are more Bauer plans to use what she learned likely to graduate from in her Pre-AP class to help her restore college in four years her memory. - students who take “I took the Pre-AP class my junior longer to graduate at year so I’m just going to refresh my public colleges and memory on the literature that we read universities can spend and look over my old AP prompts,” up to $19,0001 for each Bauer said. additional year. Junior Kelsey Guess is taking AP -collegeboard.com tests for government and physics. “For physics, Othon has given us old AP problems to practice with and I kept all of those and their answers to go over before the test,” Guess said. Guess makes notes of important areas to remember. “I’ve paid attention in class, taken notes, and before every test I make a paper with the most important facts or formulas and where they most often turn up,” Guess said. Beuchat says the best way to prepare for the AP test is to repeatedly take practice tests. “Most students prepare for an AP test by taking an AP class. The curriculum in the AP classes is designed for students to have an understanding of what they will be tested over. Students also will take practice AP tests in class. Some students will buy preparation books for an AP test (similar to buying an ACT or SAT preparation book) for additional study aides,” Beuchat said.
Peace Tea the New Drink of Choice BY TAYLOR GAJAN Breezeway Staff Writter Writer I long for the days when I get a Razzleberry Peace Tea after school at QT. Since my friend Jill Rosso and I decided to try the tea, both of us can’t get enough of it. It has been on many fashion blogs, like College Fashion, and I’ve also seen it on Pinterest. You may recognize the can with its radical hippie designs and quotes all over it. But why is it called Peace Tea? According to their website, in 1958, designer Gerald Hotlom made the peace symbol to support the march organized in London by the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War. The website said that the peace symbol is the inspiration behind the creation of Peace Tea. Peace tea is “a product meant to be bought and enjoyed, not brought to life to commercialize or rip off or capitalize on the peace symbol.” The product is based in the true meaning of peace,
which is a balance of a deep understanding in yourself and between others where a mutual respect results by accepting differences, displaying tolerance, erasing tensions and allowing each and every person to have a voice, an opinion, a right to be who and what they want to. It stands for social obligation, social awareness, benevolence, compassion and soul. Peace Tea comes in many delicious flavors like Sweet
Saying Goodbye
Lemon Tea, Cranberry Tea, Pink Lemonade Tea, Texas Style Sweet Tea, Imported Ceylon Tea, Green Tea, Caddy Shack, and my personal favorite, Razzleberry (which is also really fun to say as well!). The only thing I dislike is how big the cans are. They have three servings in one can, which is 24 oz. all together. That’s a little too much for me, even if one serving is only 50 calories. The website is really awesome. They have artists and musicians who post their paintings, and indie music galore! You can read the history of each flavor to know why it’s called that and learn all about the hippie culture. It also contains the health facts about your favorite flavor. There is facts on the music on the site as well, and Peace Tea even held a festival at Powellapoolza this year in September. It was hosted at the Page Shores Amphitheater and Antelope Point Marina in Arizona. This tea is really one of the best things I have ever tasted so next time you’re at QuikTrip or a grocery store, do yourself a favor and try one!
BY DANIELLE ARQUISOLA Breezeway Staff Writer
Four teachers enjoy their last year at Kelley
Mr. Joe Frisbee has been a teacher at Bishop Kelley for 28 years. His favorite part about Bishop Kelley is that there are so many tremendous loving relationships to develop with teachers and students. He feels that this campus is a “love fest.” The thing Mr. Frisbee is most looking forward to about retirement is having time during the day. He leaves his house at 5:30 a.m. and comes home at 5:00 p.m. and the day is already over. His favorite memory at Kelley was having the honor of being inducted into the Bishop Kelley Hall of Fame. During this ceremony his aunt was able to be there with him through the phone. Another great memory Mr. Frisbee has is when he “stuffed Mr. Arenson at basketball,” he said.
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Mrs. Dee Anne Short has spent 40 years as a teacher at Bishop Kelley. She said her absolute favorite part about Bishop Kelley would have to be all of the stimulating people that she has met. She enjoys that the people are so future-oriented around her. Mrs. Short is most looking forward to sleeping in. In addition to gaining more sleep, she is excited to have unscheduled time and getting to make art for herself instead of making other people make art. She cannot put her finger on one specific favorite memory, but it’s any time she is with all of her AP students. She enjoys watching this students challenge themselves and see them develop into artists.
Madame Anny Jabbour is ending her 27th year at Bishop Kelley. After being at Bishop Kelley for so long, she will miss the people she has grown close with the most. She is looking forward to not grading papers, not waking up at 5:00 a.m., and most importantly, not dealing with students who are not doing what they are suppose to be doing. She has many favorite memories spent here at Bishop Kelley. She loves all the special time she was able to spend with her son while he attended Bishop Kelley. As the French teacher, Madame was able to make many memories at the Kelley trips to France as well.
Mrs. Carol Smith has been at Bishop Kelley for 17 years working as a science teacher. The community at Bishop Kelley is her favorite part about being at this school. Although there are occasional disagreements, she always felt cared for and respected while being here. She is not retiring, but instead changing from working full-time to working part-time at other endeavors, like teaching chemistry at TCC and doing private tutoring. Mrs. Smith’s favorite memory was at a Kairos retreat some years ago. Her father had passed away in November 2002 so having the experience of preparing and giving a talk, and also being with the girls, was both cathartic and enlightening.
OPINION
MADdie’s Opinion:
To Keep it a Privilege, Only Seniors in the Cafe! BY MADDIE NAVE Breezeway Staff Writer The majority of Kelley students know that the cafe, located on the backside of the library, is for seniors. Seniors have waited their whole high school career to have the pleasure of eating in that awesome “restaurant,” that doesn’t seem to feel like you’re on campus. Watching seniors laugh and eat through the huge windows that connect the library and cafe, underclassmen should have the mentality that I once had: Gee, I can’t wait to be a senior so I can eat in there! I’ve just got to wait three more years! Not once when I was an underclassman did I EVER think about stepping foot into that cafe, mainly because the seniors intimidated me, but still. It seems that underclassmen, mainly juniors and sophomores, have forgotten that the cafe is for the seniors. At the beginning of third quarter, I noticed younger students buying pizza and drinks, chips and wraps, which is completely okay, but then stayed in the cafe to eat what they had bought. Seniors look forward to go-
ing to the cafe during lunch but arriving to find not one seat open because they are occupied by underclassmen is quite frustrating. There is only a limited amount of space, with only two large tables to sit four, and itty-bitty tables left to seat latecomers. Senior Inky Ajanaku ate in the cafe as a junior, not thinking it was a big deal, but now as a senior believes the cafe is a privilege. “I went into the cafe my junior year because no seniors used the cafe during my lunch,” Ajanaku said. Ajanaku plays a comic to enforce a realization that the cafe is no place for underclassmen. “Whenever underclassmen come into the cafe I stare at them to make them feel uncomfortable until they either pee their pants or leave,” Ajanaku said. Now I’ll give some leave way for juniors that sit in the cafe with seniors. I understand it’s cool to have friends that are seniors, but come on, the cafe is still not for you! Juniors have less than a year to eat in the cafe so my final request to you is to allow the seniors their sweet time in there.
How to Ask a Date to Prom
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BY CALEB CARTNER
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Breezeway Staff Writer n the days we live in now a guy can no longer go up to a girl and just ask “Hey do you want to go to prom?” Over the years girls have become harder and harder to impress, so now guys now must come up with outrageous ways to impress the young lady. If a guy wants a girl to accept his invite to prom he has to make sure he sweeps her off her feet with an amazing and original idea--girls have higher expectations these days ya know! When coming up with an idea to ask a date to prom, make sure that nobody has used that idea in recent years. If you use something that has been done already you will look foolish for stealing from someone else’s idea. Also, when coming up with an idea, try not to use Google--that is still not original. You need to think of something that is personal to the girl so it fits her personality and she will really like it. Do not be afraid to ask someone even if you think they will say no because you may be surprised and they might say yes. When figuring out who you want to take as a date, try to ask a friend or somebody that will be very fun to go with. Also do not be afraid to reach out. You do not have to take someone from your own school. If you know somebody from another school that you think would be fun, do not be afraid to ask them. Senior Hunter Martin said “I was really nervous because I was asking someone from another school that I wasn’t great friends with but I thought it would be fun to go with her.” Coming up with an idea for the ask is not always the easiest thing in the world; it can actually be very difficult. So when thinking of an idea, do not be afraid to ask a friend to help you or the friend of the girl you are asking will have the best idea. Senior Kurt Byers said “I brainstormed with my mommy when I could not come up with something on my own.” When coming up with an extravagant and tedious idea you always have the risk that it will not work out the way you want it to. “I came up with a really long plan that involved a lot of people and other things and was super nervous that it would mess up but it surprisingly worked out, ” said senior Mark Grossman, who asked senior Audrey Atkins last year. So remember when coming up with a plan, an elaborate idea has more risk of messing up, but the reward would be much greater. Lastly, when coming up with an idea, make sure you do something that the girl
will like. Try to do something fun and creative; a girl will not like something that is boring and non-original. Your first idea is probably not something girls will like. Senior Margo McKenzie said, “Be sure to be as cute, creative, and funny as possible. Nothing way over the top but always act excited about it because it will make the girl really happy.”
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Cover Photo and Design by Max Sanders
SIMPLE STEPS TO GO GREEN USE RE-USEABLE BOTTLES
Instead of throwing away plastic water bottle after plastic water bottle, get a reusable water bottle. According to the CRI, 80 percent of plastic water bottles in the U.S will end up in a landfill.
BY CALEB CARTNER Breezeway Staff Writer
TURN OFF THE FAUCET
Washing your face, brushing your teeth and showering are hopefully part of your daily routine. Although this is necessary for proper hygeine, it takes up a lot of water. Try using water only when you really need it or taking quick showers. According to the Huffington Post, running the tap while brushing your teeth can waste four gallons of water.
UNPLUG
Even if an electronic device isn’t on, it still sucks energy, which can be costly. When you’re finished using an appliance or finished charging your phone, unplug it from the wall.
CARPOOL
Spring Sports Update
According to statistics from The Rideshare Company, the average American spends more than 430 hours driving every year, which is around 18 days. By carpooling you can not only save time, but also money.
For several months the spring athletes have been getting into shape and perfecting their skills to prepare for the upcoming season. But now that it is fourth quarter, most of the teams are in the midst of their season and have been competing harder than ever before since all spring sports have moved to 6A. This year the tennis team has been working harder than ever so they are prepared for the recent change to 6A. Senior Caleb Gunsch said “Even though we moved up to 6A and graduated half of our varsity we are surpassing what we were supposed to do this season.” Although the move to 6A has tougher competition the athletes are still staying hopeful. “I think we can finish up the season well and hope to place in the top teams at state even though I rolled my ankle while jogging for a ball,” said senior Lindsey Howard. Just like most sports, track also moved up to 6A and has been facing tougher competition than they are used to. But the tougher competition is not phasing the track team this year. Junior Austin Morris says “The season is going great and we plan on
finishing high at state.” This year’s baseball teams move to 6A and the loss of many seniors has created a big challenge for the players to live up to the state championship title. The baseball team has been able to overcome this task, though. Senior Joey Zurawick says “This season started off slow and we had a lot of things that we needed to work on and fix.” But now that the season has been rolling the team in on fire. “Everyone is sharking hard and the defense and pitching is solid. I expect us to continue to compete and hopefully roll into another state championship,” says senior Keaton Forrest. Both soccer teams also have big shoes to fill with the move to 6A. Senior Ben Pratt says “Moving to 6A this year has forced us to prove ourselves as a team. So with the right amount of focus, determination, and leadership I think a state championship this year is not out of the question.” The girls soccer has been adjusting very well to the new competition since they are undefeated so far. Junior Katie Sprouse says “Our season is going well and we are trying to win a sate title again. But the competition is a lot harder in 6A.”
Want Free Prom Tickets?
The BK Breezeway staff is giving away two free prom tickets, a $100 value, to the couple with the best prom asking story.
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Submit your entry by April 20, to any member of the Newspaper staff, in MQP-8, or e-mail Ms. McBride at bmcbride@bkelleyhs.org. The best stories will be published in the May Breezeway.
KONY #takedownkony
BY EMILY HOFFMAN Breezeway Staff Writer Roughly one month ago, a particular video caught the eye of many Americans and made them want to take action. The man behind it all was a guy named Jason Russell, the founder of Invisible Children. Russell traveled to Uganda many years ago simply hoping to serve others. But what he discovered while he was there touched his heart and he immediately wanted to do something. In fact, Jason Russell made a promise to a teen named Jacob that he would help him at all costs and “promised to do everything he could do to stop them.” Ugandan military leader and head of the Lord’s Resistance Army, Joseph Rao Kony, is considered to be one of the world’s worst war criminals who needs to be taken down! Senior Madi Garcia has some strong feelings regarding the situation at hand. She thinks that we should do what we can to stop what is going on over there. “America is ‘for the people, and by the people’ so if the people in America care enough about the cause, it is our job to do something,” Garcia said. “Obviously he is a big threat to people over in Uganda and it is worth trying to help.” Junior Emma Copp agrees with Garcia and says the video that Jason Russell made was successful. She was first introduced to the video on Facebook. “Obviously Kony is a big threat to people over in Uganda and it is worth trying to help. The video served its purpose because it got people talking about
it,” Copp said. “It is sad how so many innocent people are being harmed by this.” All in all, Copp believes that something needs to be done. “We should want to do it no matter what because these are real people who are being affected and we should try to help them,” Copp said. Senior Aaron Jones is upset that we are just now catching word of what terrible events are taking place over there. He thinks something needs to be done. “What if it happened here? Wouldn’t you want someone else to intervene if it was happening here in America,” Jones said. “It is really messed up and he needs to be stopped. I was confused that it had gone so long without knowing about this.” As babies, you have no control of where you are born and Jason Russell makes a point that everyone should have a sense of compassion and desire to help one another out due to this. “Where you live shouldn’t determine if you live,” Russell said. Although Copp feels so strongly about the situation, she has kept her opinions to herself. “I don’t want to spark controversy because getting into those arguments just isn’t fun,” Copp said. People look up to celebrities and politicians and listen to what they have to say, so Russell targeted more than 30 people, everyone from Lady GaGa to Condoleezza Rice to Tim Tebow to gain their support. We must join together. We must do what we can. We must help one another. As quoted in the viral video “Kony 2012”, “We’ve seen these kids. We’ve heard their cries. This war must end. We will not stop. We will not fear. We will fight war.”
KONY 20 BY DANIELLE
Breezeway
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BY CALEB CARTNER Breezeway Staff Writer This year a foundation called Invisible Children came out with a informational video about the Lord’s Resistance Army leader Joseph Kony. Most people would think this is a very important issue that should be dealt with, but others are sceptical about the situation. Some are afraid that we should stay out of others business and worry about America’s many rising problems. Senior Alex Maguire said, “We have our own starving people in America so we should help them rather than try to find a guy that has been doing this for many years.” cause it would just raise our debt that much
n behind the KONY 2012 video, was Poole, and Bobby Bailey in 2003.
others business because our debt is so outra-
ntary The Invisible Children: Rough al non-profit organization in 2006.
social media bandwagon and feel like they are helping, but they will forget about it very soon. Senior Haley Poarch says “The Kony video was interesting and I applaud the people who made millions of people aware of what’s happening in Uganda, but the video never really proposed a decent plan of how to stop Kony. Plus I’m afraid it was a social media fad that people will forget about in a few months.” Regardless of why someone might dislike the video, it is important to go out and get the real facts about the situation before joining the bandwagon.
INFORM YOURSELF
Others are afraid of getting involved be-
rently gives military assistance to the Kony in the Central African Republic, the Congo and southern Sudan.
ativity and social action to try to end Joseph Kony’s rebel army.
opportunity for everyone to jump on the
more. “We need to stay home and not get in geous., said senior Spencer Brookover. The situation is very sad, but people are
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worried that the company Invisible Children made the video for all the wrong reasons. Senior Jack Fischer says, “I looked on their website and saw that the company uses
aign, KONY 2012, seeks to ‘make about what he is doing by using the g attention to the problem.
only about 30 percent of all the money they
event called Cover the Night on April n in and help put up posters all over est against Kony.
Invisible Children’s budget goes to the situa-
receive to actually help the children.” It is true that only about 30 percent of tion in Uganda. Many people just believe this was an
Original Video: Kony 2012 www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc www.kony2012.com www.invisiblechildren.com
Juniors Ready to Lead BY GABE DOWDELL
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Breezeway Staff Writer any juniors are already beginning to get excited about their chance to be able to lead the school. Junior Todd Fernandez said that the way he wants to set an example for the school is “to try to be as involved as I possibly can. I want to be fired up all the time and really excited to help the school out so that other people can see how much fun it is to be involved.” On the other hand other juniors are excited to lead because they want to have fun. Junior Matt Morgan thinks that there are a few ways that the junior class can improve before next year. Morgan said “our grade needs to live a little man. Stress free and chill. Next year I am gonna bust loose and be like Obama” because “I’m gonna put everyone in their place and were gonna have a good time.” Morgan also thinks that next years senior class will be the best because “all of us have some kind of swag and know how to party.” Junior Chase Westby thinks that next years senior class will be a good one. Westby said “If you had to rate our
“We have a lot of good leaders and they can get things done.” -Todd Fernandez grade from 1-10 we would be at least a 15. I’ve been told from many people that our grade was destined for greatness. At first I didn’t believe them but now I know it’s undeniable we are gonna have the best senior class alive.” He also thinks that there is noting that next years senior class has to improve on because “we are the best.” Westby says that he is gonna be a good leader “by staying humble and never leaving a freshmen behind.” Fernandez says that next year he wants to be involved by doing “as much StuCo stuff as possible and go to as many events as I can and cheer and support a lot of the sports.” Fernandez also says that “we have a lot of good leaders. And they can get things done. We also have some good school spirit and I think it will propel us to be an awesome class.” If next year’s senior class can follow the advice of these students and other leaders in the grade then it should be a great senior class.
KP: Does it truly matter? BY TAYLOR GAJAN
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Breezeway Staff Writer Kitchen patrol is a minor punishment that Bishop Kelley offers or, as Mr. Pratt the head of discipline would say, one of the lowest levels of “deterrence.” As some of you may know, KP consists of wiping down the tables, picking up trash, or stacking chairs after lunch is over. To some kids it’s a huge deal, to others it’s nothing. But to junior Katherine Waller, it’s nerve wrecking. Her palms sweat as she awkwardly approaches a table of popular senior boys. She squeaks out a “Do you have any trash?” while they hand her their brown lunch sacks without looking. “I hate getting KPs because I hate cleaning up
after other people and it’s so awkward,” she said. So like Katherine and other students, they are on their best behavior so they can avoid any unnecessary awkward confrontation. To them, the punishment works. Other people like junior Alex Kach and senior Keaton Forrest aren’t bothered if they get a KP. “I don’t really care if I get KP cause it’s just for a week, and it only takes five minutes or less. You don’t have to do much. It’s not a big deal,” Kach said. Forrest doesn’t mind if it’s right and just. He feels comfortable waltzing up to any table and asking for their waste. “I only care if I don’t deserve them,” he said. “If something is ticky tacky I get a little peeved and I’ll stick it to the man!”
Forrest also thinks that if people cleaned up after themselves then KP wouldn’t matter. Mr. Pratt said that’s partially why we have KP though, “We really appreciate and need the help in the cafeteria,” Pratt said. For some students, the KP will be pushed up to a detention. How could this happen, you ask? Mr. Pratt explained that if a student had a repeat offense of something then he might change it to something a little more harsh. Say you were talking in mass and your teacher assigned you a KP; but since you have gotten in trouble for talking before then he would change it. “I make sure I have the teacher’s consent before I alter anything,” Mr. Pratt said. “But I do think it helps.”
Watch What You Tweet
Administration able to see students tweets and cracks down BY MADDIE YOUNG Breezeway Staff Writer Tweeting has become one of the latest trends and Bishop Kelley students are jumping on the bandwagon. Twitter is used as a way to connect with friends and let your followers know what you’re doing. The simple interface makes it easy to send 140 character messages to all your followers. Of course, with all social networking sites having mobile apps, students are tweeting about anything that pops into their minds. The administration can easily see tweets, especially if they mention anything about Bishop Kelley. Recently, a few students have been called into the office for a tweet they posted during school hours, but tweeting during school hours is not the problem. “Tweeting during school isn’t a big concern, I’d just tell students not to be on their phone,” Mr. Jeff Pratt said. “When it becomes profane or directed towards individuals, that’s not needed. That should be addressed internally.” “Almost every tweet someone sends is public. It is common practice at Bishop Kelley and many schools to search for key words across Twitter,” Fr. O’Brien said. “We often search ‘Bishop Kelley’ ‘BK’ or ‘BKHS’ just to see what’s being said about the school. It often helps us get in touch with alums, see news stories we didn’t know about, or head off a potential problem with another school. Sometimes it leads to seeing a student tweet that requires school attention. On occasion we are made aware of situations via other students as well.” The administration isn’t trying to get people in trouble, but
instead just make sure students realize what they’re tweeting can be seen by more people than they intended. “You’ve got to remember that it’s on the World Wide Web and just about everything can be seen. When I talk to students, it’s usually just redirection because they need to be conscious of how they represent the school,” Pratt said. Students also should be aware of what they are saying online even if it isn’t during school or doesn’t involve Bishop Kelley. Since the Internet is so easily accessible, someone outside of the Bishop Kelley community could see the way a student is conducting themselves or representing the school and notify the administration. “I don’t go looking for things, they’re brought to me. Someone else has raised a concern. When someone tweets something inappropriate, they usually just get redirection,” Pratt said. There have been cases at other school where students have gotten suspended for a profane tweet and although this has not happened at Kelley, Pratt says that “if a student represented themselves poorly enough then just like any other behavior, they would have consequences.” Father O’Brien agreed. “Being a student at Bishop Kelley is a privilege and students, faculty, staff and administration represent Bishop Kelley 24 hours a day. Even if something takes place outside the school day (drug use, alcohol use, a fight, an arrest, etc.) It can reflect negatively on the school. When this happens and if it’s of sufficient gravity, it will get a response from the school,” Fr. O’Brien said.
The Final Countdown: Comets Prepare to Head to College BY EMILY HOFFMAN Breezeway Staff Writer Seniors keep getting closer and closer until eventually the day will come when it is time for the them to move onto the next stage in their lives. The senior class consists of a diverse group of students. This includes everyone from the students who are going to the college of their dreams, to the brave ones who have willingly decided to join the Armed Forces. Kat Floyd said her decision was easy in deciding whether or not she wanted to carry on the family tradition of serving our country. “I have an uncle who is a colonel in the Marine Helicopter Corps. His stories are inspiring to me and made me want to join the military,” Floyd said. The main reason for joining the Armed Forces, aside from the fact that her uncle was in the military, is because of the characteristics she uses to describe herself. “I am a very protective person with my friends and family. I feel as if the best way to protect them is to serve my country and ultimately keep them safe,” Floyd said. She, along with Alex Brown, will be entering the Armed Forces next school year. “I am sad that I won’t get to experience Freshmen Orientation or be a part of Greek Life,” Floyd said. The rest of the senior class will be attending vari-
ous colleges, all the way from the east coast to the west. Zac McCormick is excited to go out into the world and explore. He will be going to college in Oberlin, Ohio at Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences. “I am mostly looking forward to the chance to go out and travel and see new parts of the country,” McCormick said. The senioritis and countdown has definitely been something on the mind of Nich Weyland. Nich will be attending a second senior year in Milan, Italy. He has already been accepted into college. For him, it will be a year to experience Italy and the culture there. “It is through the Rotary Club of Tulsa for the Youth Exchange Program,” Weyland said. “I am looking forward to graduation to be able to continue my life next year in Italy.” With the offer of a good scholarship and the campus being her favorite one of the many she toured, Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri is where Lauren Petty will be headed to next year. “I am really excited to graduate and move on to college, but at the same time I will miss my friends and experiences at Bishop Kelley,” Petty said. Nicole Davalos will be staying in town for college next year, and then will see where she goes from there.
“I will be attending the University of Tulsa for my first year of college. Then I will decide if I stay there or move to a different school,” Davalos said. Knowing where they want to go next year doesn’t come as easy for all seniors as it did for Austin Major. To him, the choice was easy. Seniors have up until May 1 to decide where they want to go. “I’ve been raised on OSU all my life. My mom went to OSU, and after the college visit over Spring Break, I fell in love with the campus,” Major said. Aside from the students counting down the days, Keaton Forrest wishes his time here would last a little bit longer. “On days that I’m spending time with the bros, I am kinda wishing that I could do this longer,” Forrest said. John Griffin, who will be attending college at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, also added, “I don’t really try to think too much about the days I have left at BK. I’m just making every day count.” However, Lindsey Cleaves is ready to move on from high school and see what she has in store for her in the next stage of her life. “I would just say that I am ready to start a new part of my life. I’ve been in this one way too long and I can’t say that I am going to miss it,” Cleaves said.
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Hot or Not? BY TAYLOR GAJAN Breezeway Staff Writer This is a meter rating things at our school. Like our principal does after mass, everything good is rewarded with two claps. Two claps on the scale equal something good and when something is lame, it doesn’t get any claps.
Two Claps Photo Illustration by: Bailey McBride
A screenshot of Mrs. Clark’s blog. She updates every day with what is going on in her life at 5 p.m. You can reach Mrs. Clark’s blog at www.itsfiveoclarksomewhere.blogspot.com.
It’s Five O’Clark Somewhere BK Speech Teacher Makes Blogging a Daily Routine
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Breezeway Staff Writer ere at Bishop Kelley teachers are not just teachers; when 3 p.m. hits, they continue on with their lives outside school. For speech teacher Erin Clark, one of her many duties is blogging everyday at 5 p.m. [I blog], which is how the blog was named. My ohone has an alarm set to remind me its picture time,” Erin Clark said. “If I don’t get it posted by 7 p.m, when my mother checks her computer after work I get a phone call or a text message asking me when the blog will go up.” For some, blogging comes from boredom but, for Mrs. Clark it came from a New Years resolution. “I was pondering a new years resolution and decided to take a picture every day this year,” Clark said. “Most of my family live in other states. Putting the two together I thought the blog would be a good way to keep them informed about our life. I also
plan to put it together as a scrapbook of sorts for my boys.” Many may think, how boring to blog about ones day everyday but you can mix it up. “[I] mostly blog stories about our day, but that got old pretty quick. Change diaper, repeat is not riveting reading. So I started adding recipes and just general observations about life,” Clark said. Mrs. Clark has not always been a blogger. She got started by reading friends blogs. Some that inspired her are Prairiemomma.com which is about natural parenting and Kiltsandconversation.blogspot.com which is about a current Fulbright Scholar. Blogging is a great way to explore a hobby not many know they will enjoy. “[I recommend blogging], I have never loved writing. I undertook this project to create something for my children but I have learned I love writing. Blogging is an exercise which will help you express yourself and develop your writing.”
BK Community When the school comes together, we can’t be stopped BASEBALL Red Shirts All Fourth Quarter 8X8 Who likes taking 4th quarter finals? Nobody. 30 More Days Until Graduation
WAHOOOOOO!!!!! #Seniors Catch Phrases STATE. Stay hot. YOLO Warmer Weather Earlier It’s nice that the cold is gone, but it’s gonna be a hot summer Temple Run/Draw Something Fun at first, but lame after you’ve played for 40 hrs Locker Gathering\ Slow Walkers Come on underclassmen... we have places to be. Like class, studying, etc... ;) Week before Spring Break
All of us would prefer that 4th quarter started AFTER Spring Break. We were ready to get our vacation on. Fake vs Natural Tan Everyone’s more beautiful when they’re not orange. Remember,as Fr. Wakulich says, you’re not pale you’re pearl Kony Bandwagon Know your facts
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Match the student to their answer What does PU stand for (as in “PU, that stinks!”)?
Popiscle Urine
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Poke University
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Even the Good Guys Get Burned A little lesson about the friend zone from guy’s and girl’s perspectives BY TAYLOR GAJAN Breezeway Staff Writer “It’s a lesson to be learned, even the good guys get burned,” these lyrics from N*Sync speak to many high schoolers, because many have learned the lesson. I’m talking about the friend zone, people. For those who don’t know, the “friend zone” is defined as a situation where one individual in a friendship wants to become “more than friends” with the other person. More often than not, the other person is unaware of the friend’s desires and quite happy in the friendship-only arrangement. As a result, the person is stuck in the “friend zone”, unable to transition from just friend to girlfriend or boyfriend. Sounds awkward, right? Sometimes the feelings develop over time, and sometime people start the friendship with alterior motives. Maybe they like the person and started the friendship to get closer to them. For example, say Brad and Jen are best friends. Brad drives Jen everywhere, walks her to class, buys her snow cones, and lets her borrow his favorite football jacket. Brad has feelings for Jen, but she just wants to be friends. Jen is getting the upper hand here because all of her needs for a boyfriend are met, without the entire baggage of actually dating Brad. I know what you’re thinking, poor Brad, right? But is Jen really using him or not? What if she thinks he’s just a nice guy and had no idea he has feelings for her? Is it her fault if he never actually put that he has feelings for her out on the table? Let’s see from both sides. A friend of mine has been on the Jen side of things. She wants to remain
anonymous, so let’s call her Angelina. Angelina thinks that guys do have alterior motives. “First guys want to become your good guy friend that you can talk to about guys with so they can steer you away into liking them. When it turns out you don’t like them, they say you knew all along that they liked you and you led them on for who knows how long, when you thought all along they were like your brother,” she said. Another student has had a similar experience, but he was on the other side. “Well we liked each other at first and then as we tried to continue with the relationship she stopped having feelings but kept talking to me and made me think she did. We were still together a lot and people thought we were still involved with each other, when she really had no intention of being involved with me. It turns out she just had a flirty personality and only wanted to be friends. She would ask favors of me that you would ask if you were dating, but I thought I was just being nice and helping her because I liked her,” he said. His advice? “There’s really no way to sure fire way to escape the friend zone,” he said, “Once you’re there it’s really hard to get out. I would say just take a break from the person. It gives you a chance to evaluate the relationship and your feelings for each other.” The friend zone is a sticky situation. My opinion is that if you have feelings for someone, or if they have feelings for you, make sure that your intentions are clear from the beginning. Whether it’s that you just want to be friends, or more.
Summer Fashion: BY MADDIE NAVE & EMILY HOFFMAN
Sam Edelman has so many colorful sandals for the summer. This flat also comes in a lime green color with zebra stripes. Find it at Dillards and J. Cole Shoes!
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Breezeway Staff Writers Cropped shirts replace long shirts. The model wears it perfectly and the outfit is found at www.lulus. com
Maxi skirts are great for loungewear and even a nice dinner. Great places to find maxi skirts at BCBG.
What’s in for summer 2012?
Floral patterns replace a nude or plain black. Hobo wallets are great for day and evening because they can hold all necessities.
Color blocking is still popular for this whole year! Cute and affordable tops similar to this are available on www.lulus.com.
This chevron dress is a summer essential. Find it at Windsor at Woodland Hills Mall.
A bright colored shirt would go great with these metallic shorts found at Express.
Unique jewelry pieces are sure to grab attention to any outfit. www.lulus.com
Platforms are taking over the wedge world. It’s as if you’re walking in flats. Find this shoe at Dillards!
OPI nail polish “OPI on Collins Ave” and “Did It On ‘Em.”