Breezeway November 2012

Volume 53, Issue 3

November 2012

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The Evolution of BK NEWS

THOUGH THE NAME HAS CHANGED THROUGH T H E Y E A R S, THE SCHOOL PA P E R ’ S COMMIMENT TO NEWS HAS NOT

HOOK, LINE AND SINKER

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Bishop Kelley features new fishing team started by sophomore Josh Blue

ANYTHING GOES

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This year’s winter musical features a 1930’s classic

STATE VOLLeYBALL

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Girl’s volleyball takes state six consecutive years, first time in BK history

Hook, Line and Sinker

Bishop Kelley features new fishing team started by sophomore Josh Blue

BY JACOB SHELTON Bass, Crappie and Catfish. These are a few of the fish that the newly formed BK Fishing team will be attempting to catch. Sophomore Josh Blue decided to form the team last spring and after experiencing many obstacles got the team approved and sponsored.

“The most challenging part about forming the team was finding the sponsors,” Blue said. “Our only sponsor right now is the Army National Guard and they will be providing the sport uniforms, baits and other small things. We are also in the talks with local bait shops and Dicks Sporting Goods.”

The main sponsors from BK for the fishing team are Coach Trammell and Coach Birks.

“We are still in the process of getting organized but Josh has done a tremendous job getting everything going,” Birks said.

Many students are very excited about the team and joined up as soon as they heard about it.

“We were just beginning 4th block and Josh Blue showed me the folder and I immediately asked to join,” junior Sean Votaw said, “I am totally stoked for the team! I can not wait until we get out onto the water.”

The fishing team will primarily fish at Keystone Lake, Grand Lake and the Arkansas River. As for competition, the team will participate in tournaments. These tournaments usually have a prize for the winner.

“From what I have been told, most tournaments we will be fishing in

are for scholarship money . . . and fame,” Birks said.

Fame and scholarships are not the only thing the team can win.

“You can win thousands of dollars and new equipment. I know a guy who won a tournament and got a brand new Bass Tracker that costs around $50,000 plus a cash reward of $45,000, but you can win a whole lot more at other tournaments,” Votaw said.

The fishing team will not only be using rods and reels to catch their fish, they may also go noodling, catching fish with your hands. However, the liability for the school is very high so the possibility is slim.

“Noodling is definitely a raw experience and is not for everyone,” Birks said.

Noodling can be a scary experience, even for experienced noodlers.

“We may do a few noodling tournaments. I am riding the fence right now. On one hand I think it would be a great idea and loads of fun, but there also have been stories of guys going under and drowning while they are down trying to get the fish out. I don’t know if the school will let us do it, but if they do, I can’t wait!” Votaw said.

The fishing team hopes to recruit new members and make the team a lasting sport at BK. “If anyone is interested on joining the team please come find me and we will talk,” Blue said.

Blue hopes that the fishing team will be fully functional by spring.

If you are looking for the fishing team this spring they will probably be “in a boat,” Birks said.

Man on a Mission L

BY BEN HERNDON ooking for something that completes your service hours, makes peoples’ lives better and brings you closer to those around you? Look no further because the aforementioned activity is the Bishop Kelley mission trip.

Mission trips offer a unique experience; no two mission trips yield the same result.

The mission trips offered by Bishop Kelley are no exception.

“I think mission trips are good for students because they allow most students to see how good of a life they actually live,” Brother Anthony Elfering said.

Every year, Bishop Kelley offers two mission trips: one in the fall and one during spring break.

Helping those in need provides a sense of fulfillment rarely obtained elsewhere.

“I think that our students that go on mission trips experience a unique experience that isn’t necessarily available for them to experi-

Bishop Kelley mission trips offer unique experiences to those wishing to serve their community and make peoples’ lives better

ence in Tulsa,” Elfering said. “Anyone who helps others for the means of helping others is going to be a better person and those whom receive our help are changed for a moment, or even a lifetime.”

During most mission trips, the people who travel together share memorable experiences and make lifelong friends.

“We have the opportunity to make new friends,” junior Adrianna DeSimone said.

“And to gain a better understanding of others lifestyles.”

Due to the breaks between serving others, the students grow closer to one another by relating their experiences that day or by playing sports to pass the time.

“I really enjoy spending time with my fellow mission trippers,” senior Michael Bookout said.

Mission trip director and Campus Minister Jerri Berna said, “I went on a mission trip to Mexico where I stayed in a village for five days with no running water and I slept on a dirt floor.”

Courtesy of Jerri Berna

The people who attended the fall mission trip to Talihina, Oklahoma pose in chapel of St. Catherine of Siena.

Leaving room for jesus

Students and Administrators quarrel over school-appropriate dancing

BY MATT RADER At Catholic school dances, students are expected to dance appropriately and still have a good time. But what separates us from the other schools? Faculty often uses the saying “leave room for Jesus,” but how much room does Jesus need?

“The old story goes that sisters would walk around with a ruler saying make room for the Holy Spirit, which indicated 12 inches between each person” says Brother Anthony Elfering. “I personally think Jesus needs room so I guess around 6 inches would be suffice.”

Some students like junior Nik Scott agree with Brother Anthony saying that “Jesus should be like the double stuff filling between an oreo. No one wants a fillingless oreo just like no one wants to be dancing with their friends and then have some couple right next to them grinding. No more chocolate cookie on chocolate cookie, come on people!”

Sophomore Colton Cameron disagrees countering that “if Jesus is love then He is the feeling the two dancers share, so there shouldn’t be any measured distance.”

While the argument supporting distance between dancers is a little stronger, students still like to have the option to do as they please.

Students can never have full control of the dances though, an example being the music that is played. While public schools are allowed to play whatever songs they want, a filter for Kelley is absolutely necessary. Many of today’s songs go against Catholic beliefs replacing them with immorality, such as sex before

marriage or making money a number one goal in life. Although the content may be accepted in modern culture, that does not mean that it has been accepted by the Catholic Church.

“Grinding is not a cultural norm in society, instead the music that is listened to invites the type of dancing” says Brother Anthony. “This is why we are careful about what type of music is played.”

This is the reason songs such as Booty Work or Whisper will never be played at school dances. The faculty has shown time and time again that there can be plenty of fun without these immoral themes.

Recounting previous dances, Senior Melissa Veltri states that “18 out of 19 dances have had rocking music.”

This proves that dances can be fun without the filth of a club or other dance atmosphere.

These factors are what set Kelley apart from the rest, and the reason we will continue giving Jesus his space.

2015 and Counting

The Sophomore class gets six new students for second quarter

BY CASEY MARTIN Entering a new school can be terrifying- especially when you’re entering in the middle of a semester. This quarter, Bishop Kelley has welcomed 4 new and 2 returning students to the community. Claire Collard from Rejoice Christian, Morgan Connor from Holland Hall, and Joe Crabtree and Sam Fee from Cascia Hall have all joined the sophomore class of 2015 for the second quarter this year.

The transition into a new school can be the deciding factor when determining whether the school is the right fit. Luckily, Bishop Kelley does a great job at welcoming new students into the community. “All the students are very welcoming and link crew members are helpful” Sam Fee said. The link

crew’s job is to welcome the freshmen to Kelley at the beginning of each year as well as any other new students throughout the year.

Joe Crabtree, who went to Cascia Hall last year, came at the second quarter because he spent his first quarter at an international school in Indonesia. “The people and teachers were very different” Crabtree said, “so the transition from Cascia to Indonesia was harder, but the transition from Indonesia to Kelley went very smoothly” The one thing that all of these transfer students seem to agree on is the difficult adjustment to the block schedule. Being and hour and 25 minutes, the classes at Kelley can seem excruciatingly long when you’re used to much shorter class periods. “It’s a

hard adjustment going from 45 minute long classes to an hour and a half. They’re so long!” Morgan Connor said.

In addition to new students this quarter, we also have returning students Daria and Derek Gonzalez who left Bishop Kelley after last year to follow their dad’s job to South Carolina. After a quarter in South Carolina, the Gonzalez family decided to move back to Tulsa and Bishop Kelley because they did not like their school in South Carolina and felt that “there was a lot of judgement and absolutely no sense of school spirit.” Lucky for us, they have rejoined our community and are happy to be back.

Bishop Kelley’s current enrollment stands at 822 students and we are very lucky to have new students coming in all the time.

Words of the Wise teachers offer their expertise on the subject of dating

BY BAILEY CHAMBERS When thinking of teachers, students often find it hard to imagine their lives outside of the math equations, science experiments or history dates. However, they often forget that these professionals were once the rookies, and they have stood in the very same shoes that students are standing in now. Because these teachers have experienced lives of high school students and are around them day after day, they know how to give the best advice on the most delightful and frightful of high school events, especially, dating.

For teens who are interested in dating in high school it’s important to remember to not put too much pressure on yourself. Both sides of the date are usually just as nervous as the other one and “a big mistake that teens make on a first date is trying too hard to impress the other person by acting differently than you normally would,” counselor Debby Sparks said.

It’s important to start the date off just right. You don’t want things to be too awkward so a group setting is the way to go.

“Go and do something fun in a group,” French teacher Beth Brewick said. “Plus if it doesn’t go as well as you hoped then you have your friends to take the awkwardness out of the situation”. Carrying on conversations is much less stressful because there is more people involved.

As far as the perfect first date goes there are a variety of choices that teachers suggest. “It all depends on who is going on the date,” English teacher Cynthia Yannik said. Different ideas she suggested included going on a picnic and taking a walk, going on a bike ride through Turkey Mountain or possibly ice skating downtown. Math teacher Mark Wahlmeier pushes a little farther outside the box and suggests, teens could “go shopping together at the mall and see who can find the strangest, tackiest, yet cheapest items for each other and then wear them. Later carve pumpkins and take them to a nursing home.” These simple yet cheap ideas provide teens with quirky dates that really stretch their creativity.

For counselor Cheryl Sanders it doesn’t really matter what you do as long as it involves “food, laughter and getting to know each other.”

The date should be “relaxed and authentic,” Sanders explains.

However, “who really knows what a perfect first date is,” asks Coach Shawn Lawhorn. He figures “one -Mrs. Sanders that eventually leads to a second one can and should

“It doesn’t really matter what you do as long as it involves “food, laughter and getting to know each other.”

be considered successful.”

Unfortunately, dates don’t always start out as smoothly as we wish. If things start to get rough don’t freak out, and try to stay calm.

“There may be a reason it’s not going well,” says Coach Lawhorn.

“Take a look at yourself, you are half the situation and half at least part of the control in how much fun they’re having.” If things really didn’t go well a “pink lemonade shakeup will at least make you feel better.”

-Mr. Harris To ensure things go as smoothly and the least awkward as possible make sure to try and ask about each other’s lives. Find out things about one another that you have in common.

“Asking about activities you do inside and outside school, movies you like, music etc.” are subject matters that help you get to know someone without talking about anything too serious,” Ms. Brewick said.

“Remember you’re looking to see if you have any real chemistry with this person. If you do it’s all easy,” science teacher Mike Harris said.

“Don’t put too much importance on the date,” says Mrs. Sanders.

Enjoy the time you have together and get to know each other. Try and think of it as “being friends and enjoying each other’s company.”

Furthermore, it is necessary to remember that you are still in high school. There are countless activities and events that happen where many memories are made.

“Don’t sacrifice time with your friends for dates,” explains math teacher Megan Schuanaman. Make sure and make time with your friends and your dates. You don’t want to have any regrets or miss out on anything in high school because you chose to go on a date instead.

By far the most important thing to remember is to always be yourself. Teens end up “putting a lot of pressure on thelmselves,” sais Ms. Brewick. “Just be yourself because that is the person they asked out in the first place.”

“The longer we wear the masks we think other’s expect us to wear, the harder it will be to take them off,” explains religion teacher Mr. Ken Coughlin.

“You’ve got your whole life ahead of you with so many people to meet,” says Mrs. Sanders. With relationships being a “huge emotional and timely investment,” remember to not miss out on the “countless opportunities you have to meet other wonderful people.”

“Remember you’re looking to see if you have any real chemistry with this person. If you do it’s all easy.”

turkey time

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Thankgiving traditions, recipes and pies

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BY MARY GRACE STEWART AND CHRIS WHELAN

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hanksgiving is right around the corner and it’s time for food, family and annual traditions. It’s time for shmorgishborgs of delicious homemade food, time to spend with friends and family and catching up with those you love.

Thanksgiving has been a national celebration since 1623 as a day to give thanks. Over the many years since the first Thanksgiving, many of the family traditions have evolved.

Modern celebrations include stuffing yourself with food, watching football, planning hunting trips and Black Friday shopping strategies.

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Let’s talk pie.

A poll was taken from a group of students to show their preference on what kind of pie they enjoy the most during the Thanksgiging holiday.

Thanksgiving Traditions

Brett Miles, Senior

Bailey Ring, Junior

“My family has a football game called the “Mimi Bowl” in memory of my grandma.”

“My sisters, mom and I serve a Thanksgiving meal to about 150-200 people who need food at Owens Park.”

Michael Wadley, Freshman

“My family and I usually go scuba-diving over Thanksgiving break.”

Katie Keintz, Senior

“All my cousins from Colorado come down to my house and we go on a horse back trail ride.”

Spice up your Holiday with these Pumpkin Treats

Pumpkin Dump Cake:

Ingredients:

15 ounce can pumpkin puree 10 ounces evaporated milk 1 cup brown sugar 3 eggs

Cooking Directions:

Moist Pumpkin Spice Muffins:

3 teaspoons pumpkin spice 1 cup butter (melted) 1 cup graham crackers (crushed) 1/2 cup toffee pieces 1 yellow cake mix

Begin with preheating your oven to 350°. Spray cooking spray in a 9x13” baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine the can of pumpkin with the evaporated milk and add the brown sugar, eggs and pumpkin spice. Stir or use mixer to combine. After mixing, pour the mix in an even layer at the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the cake mix powder evenly over the layer of pumpkin mix. Follow with sprinkling the crushed graham crackers and then the toffee bits. Pour the melted butter evenly on the top. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes and then bippity boppity boo! A cake for you!

Recipe and Photo from www.sixsistersstuff.com

Ingredients:

1 cup All-purpose Flour 1/2 cup Sugar 2 teaspoons Baking Powder 1-1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg

Cooking Directions:

1/2 teaspoon Salt 4 Tablespoons Butter (Melted) 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk 1 whole Egg 1-1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Optional Diced green apple

Preheat oven to 400° and grease 12 muffin tin. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Sift delicately.

Apply melted butter and mix with desired utensal. In seperate bowl, mix pumpkin, evaporated milk, egg and vanilla. Combine mixtures and diced apple, if desired. Pour batter into muffin tin and bake for 25 minutes. Allow cooling for 15 minutes to avoid a painful situation.

Fantastic with cream cheese icing or streusal topping, these are sure to spice up anyone’s holiday.

Recipe and Photo from www.thepioneerwoman.com

College: The New Phenomenon

BY MICHAEL DUKE A phenomenon has been sweeping across the school: a phenomenon known as “college.”

This does not refer to college, the institutions of higher education, but it refers to the college cheer. Students filled with the college spirit flash a hang loose sign and yell “college” at the tops of their lungs. But college is more than a cheer, it is a state of mind, a way to live.

“College is similar to ‘hakuna matata,’ Swahili for ‘there are no worries.’ So you say college to say, take it easy, no worries bro, etc.,” boys cross country coach Alex Rowin said.

College takes on different meanings for everybody, displaying the diversity and popularity of the cheer.

“To me, college is an attitude or mindset,” cross country coach and math teacher Tyler Bell said. “It refers to having a good time and building strong friendships.”

This new saying spans the entire school now, but it originated amongst the boys cross country team. In particular, senior Sean Kane receives credit with starting it.

“It all started at the Kansas Relays track meet,” Kane said. “It was toward the end of the day, and I was getting a little delirious, and so I decided to roll down the window as we were driving by the quad and yell college at a young lady playing frisbee. She awkwardly waved back, and thus I knew - college was born.”

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Kane believes that the cheer’s meaning is versatile.

“College is basically a noun, verb and adjective, which just means to keep it mega chill,” Kane said. “I’m glad the rest of the school has taken on college. It makes sure that everyone is embracing the ‘hakuna matata’ lifestyle that goes along with it.”

Now, people across the school know college.

The college cheer has been done at several pep rallies this year, and it is obvious that many students and teachers understand the college spirit. Senior Scott Ritchie led one of these cheers.

“Words cannot describe what it was like to see everyone react and flash the hang loose sign,” Ritchie said. “All I can say is, it was pretty college.”

From the creation of the cheer, it became instantly popular, and the college sensation has now reached all grades and all areas of the school.

“I didn’t know it would become such a big phenomenon,” math teacher Amy Vaughan said. “I was surprised to hear freshmen the first week of school saying ‘college!’ in my algebra class.”

Although many students do the college cheer, some of these students do not feel like there is a meaning behind the cheer.

“I think college is a really cool cheer, but it

really means nothing to me,” junior Madeline Jones said.

Some feel that there does not need to be one clear meaning for college.

“College is completely pointless, but that is the beauty of it,” senior Aaron Alonso said. “It can really mean whatever you want it to mean.”

The development of college has been a surprise, but it is a major phenomenon that will surely remain a legend at Bishop Kelley for years to come.

“I never would have thought that yelling at some college girls from a moving van would lead to an entire high school cheering the same thing in their hallways six months later,” Rowin said. “But when it comes to college, don’t doubt it. Just live college.”

After placing second in the 6A State Championship, the boys cross country team gives a college cheer.

Photo by Taylor Hahn

The mysterious disappearance of trees around the BK campus

BY MATT RADER If a tree falls in a forest does it make a sound? Nobody knows. But if a tree falls at Kelley does it make a sound?

24 trees have been cut down around Kelley since the summer break. “These 24 trees were inspected by an expert and were either determined to be rotting or infested with nematodes which feed on plant roots or other vegetation,” Dean of Students Jeff Pratt said.

In other words, they had to go.

“If you take something away, you should put it back where you found it,” junior Waymon Brown said, and that is exactly what the administration intends to do. Bishop Kelley has a “master landscaping plan” in which they plan to replant all that was taken away said Pratt. Unfortunately, the school will not be able to accomplish this for another five to

six years since it will take time for the soil to return to its original state.

“I hope they replace the trees soon, they provided shade and made BK a more welcome place,” senior Krysta Bussey said.

Besides the trees already cut down, there are six more that have been condemned including the popular sweetgum in the courtyard.

This tree in particular is one of the three trees that provide shade to the picnic tables and make them such a great place to sit at. Without it, the sun will be in the student’s eyes and they may not be able to enjoy the Kelley lunches.

After the 5 to 6 years are up, school and auction money will be used to plant “memorial trees” in order to beautify the campus once more, Pratt said. So hang tight Comets, mother nature will rise again!

Cheap Eats Weekly

Day by day wallet friendly meal deals that are fit for a highschool budget

BY CHRIS WHELAN Whether it’s a date or just a casual get together with some friend, a nice, sit down dinner is always a great way to spend your time.

Although, most times it seems like it’s little more money spent than it’s worth. In my opinion, nothing is a worse moodkill than seeing the waiter walking back to the table to deliver an overpriced bill for a less-than-amazing meal. Don’t get me wrong, a good meal should be priced appropriately but having to break a twenty for an entree that should cost less than ten dollars? That’s just a good way to drain your wallet, regardless of quality.

However, being a fellow stingy high schooler I’ve discovered ways to evade this struggle. Tulsa provides quite a few cheap eats of surprisingly high quality. Weekly meal deals appear at several restaurants in midtown and downtown Tulsa and readers, I am here to inform you on several of my favorite discounts.

It’s Monday night and you’re feeling like grabbing the usual gigantic burrito? Avoid the pricey wrap, the chicken tacos at Qdoba are only a dollar a piece on Mondays. Unless you want to step it up, an otherwise rather pricey location on Cherry Street, SMOKE, offers $5 hamburgers on Mondays as well.

Tuesday is a weekly favorite of mine. El Guapo’s, a generally ex-

pensive spot, offers dollar tacos every Tuesday. Believe me, these are not for the weak of pallet. If you have a low tolerance to spice, either bring some tissues, order the sauce on the side, or endure the mouth melting fury. El Guapo’s is located Blue Dome District downtow. It has three floors including rooftop seating with a delecable view of downtown.

As the week continues, the meals just keep on coming. Leon’s, a sports bar and grill on brookside, only charges $5 for any of their delicious specialty pizzas. Another taco special is located at Elote downtown. Offering $2 puffy tacos every Wednesday, this place is always an option for humpday dinner. Lastly, a personal favorite and tradition, McNelley’s, an Irish pub just catticorner of El Guapo’s, has $3 burger night with a side of either sweet potato or pub fries every Wednesday. Apart from the two downstairs rooms, which require waiting to be seated, McNelley’s has one upstairs room that is first come, first serve seat yourself, fit with pool tables, shuffle board, and a collection of dart boards.

Now while these are just a few of my personal favorites, Tulsa has many other meal deals and all that’s left for you to do is discover them. So, if you’re feeling like a cheap meal and want to avoid any greasy fast foods, these weekly deals just might be perfect for you.

TURKEY DINNER

BY ELIZABETH THEBAN

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The Evolution of

1971

The “Cometary,” the newspaper of the early 70s, showcases the achievement of the Comet Harriers Cross Country team in 1971. The back page of the paper was dedicated to sports photos.

BK NEWS Since the founding of Bishop Kelley High School in 1960, the evolution of the newspaper, the news reported and the traditions of the paper have grown and shaped the community. Below is a timeline of the many “Breezeways,” before they were Breezeways, and what was reported over the last 50 years.

1962

STORY BY ISABEL DOBRIN | DESIGN BY MAX SANDERS

Before “Believe in Kelley,” the current endowment, students raised money to support the school in 1962 through selling candy. This was the first fundraising event put on by the students and contributed to the “beautification” of the campus.

1963

In the NovemberDecember 1963 issue of the “Crossier,” the school’s first publication, a student recounts the death of then president John F. Kennedy and honors his memory.

1965 The current tradition of Senior Wills began as “Senior Slots.”

In the May 1965 issue of the “Crossier,” students left gifts or legacies: 75 pounds to the next football team, a wad of bubble gum and a bottle collection were all left by the graduating class.

1987

Even in 1987, former BK students had an issue with the traditional uniform. In this comic from an August issue of “The Kelley Chronicles,” the artist depicts the uniform gone wrong with a few student tweaks to the mandatory dress.

In March of 2000, the “Comet Commotion” also reported the addiction of the Science and Technology Center to the BK campus. It was formorly the Harmon Science Cetner buidling before the purchase.

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1972

The first “Kelley Klunker,” before it was called a Klunker, is pictured in the April 1972 issue of the “Cometary.” Originally, students showcased “Bomb Outs” of the month.

A profile on the late BK grad Lo Detrich debuted in the October 1999 issue of the “Comet Commotion.” Then a freshman, the article described her battle with Cycstic Fibrosis and her work as a national spokesperson for the awarness of her disease.

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Anything Goes

This year’s winter musical features a 1930’s classic

BY JACOB Hey all you Drama Junkies. “Anything Goes” is a Cole Porter classic that is set on a ship traveling from New York to London. Billy Crocker, a young Wall Street broker, stows away on the ship because heiress Hope Harcourt is aboard the vessel. Billy is aided by Reno Sweeney, evangelist turned nightclub singer and Moonface Martin, who is Public Enemy NO. 13 on the run from authorities.

Director Dana Hoagland decided on the musical with the help of teachers Amy Junger, Megan Schaunaman and Brother Anthony.

“A couple of us were familiar with the show and it seemed like a good fit for this year. Big cast, fun music and great dance sequences that will be fun for Ms. Schaunaman to choreograph,” Hoagland said.

Because the play is from the 1930s, many students didn’t know what to think at the reveal.

“Since ‘Anything Goes’ is less known by younger generations in this day and age, many of the students did not know anything about the show. The students that did know the show were thrilled and since, I have heard several performers state that they’ve been Youtubing ‘Anything Goes’ scenes,” Hoagland said.

One such student is senior Cara Greenwell.

“I had never seen it before, but since the reveal I’ve looked up a lot of videos and the synopsis and stuff and I love it! I’m so excited!”

Greenwell said.

“Anything Goes” not only has singing, but it also has a lot of dancing.

“This musical has some really fun chorus dance numbers, and it’s a very exciting show,” senior Emma Copp said.

The musical group becomes very close as a result of all the time spent working on the musical last year.

“I’ve gotten so much out of being part of the musical. My best

SHELTON friends have come from this group and my best memories from Kelley all involve the theatre department.” Greenwell said. “I just have too many words for how much I’ve gotten from it. It’s actually built my confidence a lot too. Freshman year I was kinda shy, and theatre completely brought me out of my shell and now I’m not at all.”

This will be sophomore Anne Delong’s sencond year in the musical.

“You get more experience acting and singing on stage, and most importantly a lot of new friends,” Delong said.

This is the last musical for the seniors at Kelley and for many, it is bittersweet.

“Being a senior means I really want to treasure every moment since this will be my last Bishop Kelley musical. It also means being a role model for all the younger cast members,” said Copp.

Even though the curtain is closing on their high school career the seniors still plan to make this musical the best yet.

“It’s just awesome. You’re the veteran so you know everything that’s going on, and there’s always new surprises for those who have never done it before that we all know about. We can get pretty excited about things. And we’re the ones that pass down the traditions so that’s pretty cool. Being a senior is also really bittersweet though. I’ll be the first to say I’m ready for college, but at the same time I’m not ready to leave behind the theatre department, and all the great friends I’ve made. There will definitely be tears at the end of the musical,” said Greenwell.

The feeling is mutual for senior Max Sanders.

“For the seniors, I feel that it is time for our class to prove itself,” Sanders said. “Some of us have been preparing for this moment for four years. It’s our final curtain, and we’re going to make it special.”

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Meg Young Cafe Manager This is her first school year at BK. She stocks the cafe everyday, sells candy, chips, and drinks and cleans after all the lunches.

The hardest thing for her is “when there is no one in the cafe to keep me company.”

Karen Govier Library Media Specialist Has worked at Kelley for 31 years.

She “manages the flow of informa tion.” She also “keeps the library up-to-date with the best books and electronic information.”

She wants students to know that she “enjoys helping students find materials and that is the rewarding aspect about being a librarian.”

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Robin Lewis Advancement Event Coordinator Has worked at Kelley for 6 years.

She plans fund raising and friend- raising events for BK. She coordinates Trivia Night and the Annual Auction.

She says the hardest thing about her job is “keeping track of all the details for each event.”

Margaret Hartley Assistant to the Academic Vice Principal AKA “Copy Nazi” Has worked at Kelley for 15 years.

Runs “Kelley Kinkos” by making all copies using the 3 copy machines: Wally, Big Dog, and Non-Wally. She also assigns subs to classes and keeps track of the teachers.

She wants students to know that she “accomplishes all things in life with out having a cell phone.”

The Actor’s Dream

Bishop Kelley’s drama department accomplishes yet another year of One Act with their play, “The Actor’s Nightmare.”

“The Actor’s Nightmare” is a short comic play written by Christopher Durang where a man named George Spelvin, played by senior Max Sanders, has a nightmare in which he must act in a series of different plays without having any idea of his character or lines. As the day goes on, Spelvin encounters many vibrant characters who all expect him to play a part in their scene.

In order to be a part of the cast of a One Act play, Ms. Dana Hoagland holds auditions at the end of the previous year where actors do cold reads for various parts. The cast list is posted by the end of the year and class begins on the first day of school during a block.

The cast of “The Actor’s Nightmare” prepared in class every day for the first quarter for One Act Regionals, where they won first place. “We work really hard to practice and then perform our best” senior Kathleen Gathright, who was the set manager for “The Actor’s Nightmare,” said.

When Regionals came the One-Actors felt confident and ready. “I wasn’t really thinking of it as a performance, I was just excited to perform it!” Ericka King said, who played Sarah Siddens, a stuck up actress who interacted with George as he struggled to get through his nightmare. In addition to their first place victory, Bishop Kelley One Act also received some good advice from the judges at regionals.

After working every day and putting the advice they got at regionals into practice, One Act took State on Oct. 25 and got 3rd place. “We may not have gotten first, but it was the best show we have ever put on and that’s all we could hope for!” Senior Emma Copp, who played Ellen, a

BY CASEY MARTIN crazy trash can girl, said.

Because the cast for the play was so small this year, Ms. Hoagland decided to do a few small plays in addition to the competition play so that the people who were not acting in “The Actor’s Nightmare” could have a chance to be on stage. The “techies” performed “Roomies” and “Philadelphia” as well as helped out on the set of “The Actor’s Nightmare.”

During the span of the quarter, the One-Actors got extremely close.

“We were such a tight-knit little family,” said Nick Lutke, who played the executioner in one of the scenarios George was thrown into. Not only did they have class together every day, but many of them also ate lunch together.

Max Sanders, who played the lead role of George, loved the bond that the actors made over the span of the quarter.

“One thing I adore about One Act is that we all truly bond through secret-pals, warm-ups, and goofing around,” Sanders said. New inside jokes were made daily and goofing off was a favorite past time, but these students worked extremely hard and achieved a lot in their competitions. One Act traveled to Bixby for Regionals and Wagoner for State where they bonded over their competitions. It’s safe to say that “The Actor’s Nightmare” turned into a dream for One Act this year.

TOP LEFT: Chris Cargill, Cara Greenwell, Nick Lutke, Ericka King, Emily Sanderlin, and Max Sanders, all part of the One Act cast, honor the lighting and sound crew after a practice show at Bishop Kelley. “There were only like seven audience members, but they got a show!” said Lutke.

Let My People Play

Students want to bring back the intramural sports program

BY MICHAEL DUKE Powderpuff, three-on-three basketball and dodgeball make up some soccer, dodgeball, and volleyball.” of the intramural sports Bishop Kelley currently has. With the popuStudents across the school are in accord with Malati’s feelings larity of these sports, some students want to expand the intramural about the program. program to include more sports. These students feel that the popularity “I think this would be a great thing to start, I would love to parin intramural sports will grow even more if a wider variety of sports are ticipate and think it would be fun,” freshman John McAndrews said. offered. In the past, an intramural program was offered, featuring set “It would be good for the people who don’t want to put in as much teams that competed together in different activities. time but still want to play a sport.”

“We had an intramural program for years at Bishop Kelley,” activiMr. Gary Oberste, the coordinator of student activities, leaves the ties coordinator Mrs. Maggie Gabel said. “My senior year at Kelley I option open for an intramural program. was in charge of intramurals, and many students participated. We had a “If the student interest is there then we will do it,” Mr. Oberste student draft to make teams.” said. “It is all driven by how many students want to do it.”

Although the program was strong for years, it eventually faded from Malati thinks that the interest is currently strong enough to resurexistence at Bishop Kelley. As students became busier with other comrect the former program. mitments, the program came to an end.

“I think there is already interest in intramurals, and I would “We dropped the program because we had no one attending the spread word about this type of program,” Malati said. “But, I think different events,” Gabel said. “We would need to be sure that there was the intramurals will drop off once the Class of 2013 leaves, so it enough student desire to participate and they would also need an adult would depend on the younger kids to keep a program going.” sponsor.”

McAndrews also believes that the student interest is there to Disregarding past failures, many students believe there is enough support the program. This would mean that the addition of more interest in intramural sports to revive the program. intramural sports or even an intramural program may be a reality in “I think bringing the program back would work, but I’d keep the the near future. sports limited to the major sports,” senior Alex Malati said. “I think “I have heard interest from students around the school, so I know the more out there, dare I say hipster the sport, the less people become that there would be support for more intramurals,” McAndrews said. interested. Bring back intramurals with the classics: basketball, football, “Overall, this would be a great thing to bring back to Bishop Kelley.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

l november 2012

High Definition

BK spruces up the main hallway with the installation of a brand new flat screen which helps students stay in the loop

BY BEN HERNDON With all great inventions, there will be naysayers. Some students find the television as a waste of money and prefer their Tired of missing second block announcements due to a loud class? tuition be spent on something that will heighten their education, Fear not. Bishop Kelley recently installed a brand new flat screen telenot their hallways. vision in the main hallway in order to display a plethora of informa“There is only one thing I would change about the flat screen,” tion. senior Matt Matuszak said. “And that is being able to switch beThanks to the new flat screen, students and faculty alike can view tween the daily bulletin and ESPN.” recent Kelley news whenever they choose. On top of announcements, The flat screen has the capability to the flat screen shows local and national show pictures, videos, and slideshows, news as well as weather and various Keland Sanders already has high hopes for ley photos. the future uses of the flatscreen. With “It is nice to be able to double check this capability, the possibilities for the the bulletin,” senior Audra Brulc said. future of the flat screen are endless.

Contrary to popular belief, the new “It can grow with us and adjust to television was not installed simply for any new needs we may have in the aesthetic purposes. There was a method future,” Sanders said. to Kelley’s madness.

The flat screen, by providing cur“We wanted the flat screen to serve as rent information in the blink of an a one-stop-shop for student information,” eye will increase student awareness senior Max Sanders said. of every activity Bishop Kelley is ofWith the creation of the Bishop Kelley fering.

Sanders hopes “that this flat app for smartphones last year and the The new BK flat screen displaying information instantaneously to students screen will create greater participation installment of the flat screen this year, and faculty who want to know everything that is happening around Kelley. and awareness in activities” offered at who knows what further technological Kelley. advances Kelley will make in the years to come.

With the location of the flat screen in the already congested Even though the television is in its first few months of installation, main hallway, Father Brian O’Brien is “talking about putting TVs students already have a positive view regarding the flat screen. With in other places” around campus such as the cafeteria, STC, and the convenient location and speedy access to all Kelley news, how can MQP. However, that is a matter for another day. one not enjoy the new television?

As for the future of the flat screens, Brien sees “a lot of possibil“I think it is a great way to display the things happening around ities,” and students and faculty are anxious to see what comes next.

Bishop Kelley,” junior Tyler Cyr said.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Mary Poppins

An Affair of the Heart

Tulsa Symphony: Yellow

Route 66 Marathon

A Christmas Story

A Charlie Brown Christmas

She’s popping into town for Disney’s Broadway musical. The performance will be at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Nov. 13 to 18.

Join the audience for a “spoonful of sugar” and a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time.

Get your kicks watching the Mascot Dash before the 5K walk/run on Nov. 17. If you’re more ambitious you can run the marathon or half-marathon on Nov. 18. Need to workout pre-race? They have that covered with training programs offered on their website. Either way you are sure to have a rocking good time. www. route66marathon.com.

Get crafty at Oklahoma’s largest arts, crafts and antique fair. With over 400 independent retailers, there is sure to be something for everyone. Join the shopping spree Nov. 16 to 18 at the Quick Trip Center.

Based on the classic movie, the live performance follows Ralphie through his misadventures one Christmas. With someone’s tongue stuck to a poll and a red BB gun, there will certainly be laughs at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Nov. 28 through Dec. 1.

BY ELIZABETH THEBAN

Be whisked away to a foreign land with a screening of the Wizard of Oz. Follow Dorothy through the land of Oz with a live soundtrack from the Tulsa Symphony. The yellow brick road begins on Dec. 1 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

Are you a nut for the Peanuts? Follow Charlie Brown as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas amid Snoopy’s outlandishly decorated dog house and his sister’s preoccupation with the presents she will receive. The live show based on the Charles Schwartz comic shows Dec. 7 to 9 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

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BY BAILEY CHAMBERS

Whether you need a night out with friends or a night out with the family, Baker Street Pub and Grill is the place to be.

Walking up to the door as you enter is an outdoor patio with comfortable patio furniture and seating arrangements that can accommodate large amounts of people. As I walked into the restaurant the atmosphere is overwhelmingly casual yet still maintains a feeling of an old-time London bar. Decorated from corner to corner, Baker Street Pub and Grill contains iconic London amenities including Great Britain flags, red phone booths, and historical artifacts. While being in such a comfortable atmosphere the music isn’t too loud and the lighting isn’t too dark. Several booths, table and chairs, bar stools, and even a few couches are evenly spread out so that all television screens and the large projector screen can be seen from wherever you are sitting in the

“Chicken and Fish Tacos”

restaurant.

“Smothered Pork Chops” Baker Street offers a variety of food options ranging from longtime English favorites to American classics. You can treat yourself to various “Fish and Chips” foods of the British such as Fish and Chips, Scotch Egg, and Shepard’s Pie. There is also different types of sliders, salads, chicken sandwiches and shrimp, chicken and beef tacos. These items are not served just plain. They come with different sides including garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato fries, rice pilaf and onion rings. Finish your meal off with cheesecake, fruit cobbler, or ice cream and you will have had yourself a fabulous meal. However, these items are just a fraction of the extravagant menu that is offered. Take time to explore the many options that you come upon and enjoy not just the people around you but the exciting world within the restaurant.

Kelley Klunker The bond between a man and woman is deep, but nothing can come between Josh Gibson and his car. Josh is the proud owner of a 1989 Jeep Wrangler with 204,010.6 miles driven on it.

When December comes around, Josh will have driven this car for a total of three years.

“Her name is Quinn without the Q because someone ripped it

BY TAYLOR HAHN off,” Josh says.

Quinn and Josh have been through a lot during the few years they have been together.

“The lights on the inside for the dashboard only flicker on and off or never stay on. The muffler had a hole in it so I took it off so it is super loud all the time. The rust in the fuel tank plugs the filter and pump up so it will stop working randomly, and it gets maybe 10 miles per gallon.” Josh said.

Like most guys in relationships, Josh spends most of his money for his girl.

“I fill [Quinn] up once every four days or so and that costs 50 dollars,” Josh said.

But even with the downsides, Josh and Quinn still find joy in their relationship together.

“During the summer when the top is off, you get a really good tan that will last quite some time. I like being outdoors a lot so being able to take the top off makes it loads of fun to be an owner of,” Josh said.

Josh and Quinn have stayed with each other through the ups and downs, and hope for many more years together down the road, driving wherever their hearts desire as long as they are together.

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SPORTS

l November 2012

Volleyball Takes State Bishop Kelley Volleyball takes state six consecutive years

BY TAYLOR HAHN

The Volleyball girls dominated yet another season, and through their hard work and perseverance, took the title of State Champions.

The Volleyball team had a record of 32-4 and Coach Wads was happy with their season.

“You always hope for that result! However, it was so hard fought that it makes it even sweeter. The more you have to work, the greater the reward,” Wads said.

This year, the team had to overcome the absence of Inky Ajanaku, who was a senior last year for the volleyball team. The girls overcame this loss and came together as a team and worked together to accomplish their goals.

“Inky was a tremendous player, don’t get me wrong! But we returned 7 players that were starters and had significant playing time on last year’s State Championship team. I told our girls in their individual meetings last year that I knew people would be surprised at how good we would be this year!” Wads said.

Other struggles that Coach Wads said they had were “becoming confident in themselves and their abilities.” But from the results of the season, it is obvious that the team came together to achieve their accomplishments, taking each game one at a time.

One of the big moments that the volleyball

team had this season was their victory at state.

The team had a lot of things on their mind before the game.

Senior Madii Maddox gets ready to spike the ball.

To Swim or Not to Swim

BY ELIZABETH THEBAN When the previous coach, Melissa Powell, left, rumors flew about the new swim coach, or if there would be one.

“We interviewed three really good candidates,” Athletic Director Chambers said.

However, none were meant to be. The swim team’s future looks bleak: with no coach there can be no season.

“Unfortunately I don’t think we will have a season this year, because we can’t go to any of the events without a coach,” junior Peter Dvornik said. They would be left to fend for themselves with no practices, no suits, and no coach.

Coach Chambers continued his search for the right match. “When we started running out of options, we ran some informa-

“We all knew that we had the skills to win, but we were all still very nervous before the game,” senior Madii Maddox said.

Starting the game, tension arose when the team got “beat solidly in game 1,” Wads said.

This was a tough obstacle that the players had to get past, but with everyone supporting each other, they were able to push on and fight back with all they had.

After the team had a chance to regroup, the following games were fought hard and with passion. The team made their comeback, so they still had a shot at winning. It all came down to the final game, and victory was almost in their grasp.

After an intense game and “winning a very exciting game five,” Wads said, the team brought back the state championship.

“We were all so happy, and when it was over I was speechless. I could not express how excited I was,” Maddox said.

After a tough season and all the hours that they put in to accomplish their goal, the team got to celebrate their well deserved victory. To make the victory even more satisfying, this was the sixth year in a row that Bishop Kelley Volleyball won state. Wads said, “The reaction of the team to winning is always my favorite part, to sit back and watch them!”

The question of if there will even be a swim team this year

tion regarding our needs on Facebook and through a few of our other digital media sites and stumbled onto a diamond in the rough,” Chambers said. Christa Thompson is a promising new coach, who swam for Iowa State during college. “I think [she] will be a great and awesome coach,” Jatko said. But nothing can keep them from swimming.

But nothing can keep them from swimming. “I practice with a club called Swim Tulsa everyday for two hours,” junior Danielle Jatko said. Senior Matt Rader also practices with Swim Tulsa. Others work on endurance.

“I am still working out, running, and riding my bike” Dvornik said.

But even with all the work they put in after school, they will not get P.E. credit.

“The only students who get P.E. credit are students who have their sport taught during

the block,” Mrs. McMasters said.

The team is excited for a new season. “[Thompson] seems really excited and ready to start our season up,” said Jatko. Rader is also looking forward to a “fantastic” season.

However, there are still doubts, “I don’t think we will do as well as we did last year because we are starting so late,” Dvornik said.

Junior Rachell Lewallen agrees with the doubts. “We are really behind now”. Both are still expecting a good season. “We will probably still get a few people to state,” Dvornik said.

With a late start, they have a lot to do.

“If we work really hard we can do well,” said Lewallen.

Even though they have lost a lot of practice time, they hope to swim their way to victory.

Senior year & Seven State Championships Future Razorback soccer player Claire Kelley reminisces on her athletic achievements at BK

BY ISABEL DOBRIN It all started when she was 4 years old, on a field during a recrenext and there wasn’t really a break, but I made lots of friends,” Kelley ational soccer game. She was just learning the basic skills needed to said. kick, dribble and pass. She was a part of a team for the Though this schedule might seem hectic, her family was as dedifirst time in her life. She didn’t know it then, but she would spend cated to her success in both sports as she was passionate about them. the next 13 years of her life practicing these skills; they would eventu“My parents have always supported everything I do. They also came ally define her future. to almost every single volleyball and soccer game I’ve had at BK. My Senior Claire Kelley has always been an athlete. She first demonentire family has always been there at my games supporting me,” she strated her love for sports when she started playing soccer. In the sixth said. grade, Kelley joined her first competitive soccer team. Since then, she’s Kelley also notes her love for playing for the enthusiastic fans that played on three different teams, including high school soccer at BK. came to support her in both sports. “[As a freshman I was] excited to be a part of BK soccer [and] less “The BK community has been amazing,” Kelley said. “Some of my nervous because my sister would be on the team with me,” Kelley said. best high school memories include playing soccer or volleyball in front Kelley’s sister Kristin, a 2009 graduate, was injured during Kelley’s of our fans. The amount of students, parents and faculty at each game first championship game and could not play but supported her sister made it that much more enjoyable to win.” in the victory over McGuinness.

Her dedicated fans cheered her on “Even though my sister didn’t get to through seven state championships. play it was still fun sharing in that mo“I didn’t really feel any pressure to ment with her,” Kelley said. keep winning. The feeling of winning The pair’s coach, Mr. Troy Tokarchik, was just so good it just kind of made saw Claire’s potential as a leader when me want to keep doing it. I never feel she was just a freshmanand watched her so pressured that it affects my play. grow into “not only a fantastic athlete Pressure actually helps me to get more but [also] a wonderful person.” pumped up for a game or match.

“I think Claire’s drive and competiAt the end of Kelley’s sophomore tive nature is a significant aspect of what year however, she discovered that she brings to ‘work’ everyday,” Tokarchik juggling both commitments was not said. “I see Claire as the quiet leader going to be possible during the school who sets a great example on the field of year. Playing for two competitive battle.” teams as well as for the BK teams durFinding another outlet for her love for ing their respective seasons became athletics, Kelley also started playing vola challenge, so she decided to drop a leyball in the fifth grade and joined the sport.

BK volleyball team her freshman year.

“I had actually quit playing club “I could tell right away that Claire was soccer after my sophomore year and a great athlete,” varsity coach Mrs. Jerri Above, Claire Kelley dribbles the ball during a home game last leason. The only played high school. I continued later won their first 6A State Championship title at the end of the Berna said. “In addition, she had a great Comets to play club volleyball, though,” Kelley season. Photo by Brother Richard demeanor about her: very competitive, said. “After a year of not playing club yet calm, hard working and willing to do soccer I realized I missed it too much whatever was asked of her . . . she was willing to be coached and was and decided to quit club volleyball instead and rejoin my old soccer not afraid to ask questions and learn.” team after high school volleyball season.”

Kelley’s determination to learn and grow as a player set a positive After rejoining her competitive team, the opportunity to play socexample this season for her co-captain, senior Madison Maddox, as cer in college arose. well as the rest of the team.

“The coach at Arkansas knew me and he had seen me play soccer “I admire her dedication and her drive to be the best player she can and then he had me down there to visit and I loved it. It was a good fit be . . . she didn’t lead by talking more by action,” Maddox said. . . . [and I was] verbally committed the day after my visit,” she said.

When Kelley started playing volleyball the sport added two more While Kelley is looking forward to “the big school atmosphere and school teams and two more competitive club teams to Kelley’s roster. a new team to play with,” she looks back on her past success humbly Add it up and Kelley has played for a grand total of eight teams in 13 and recalls her time here at BK as a blessing. years.

[My time here] was awesome,” Kelley said. “I took [the success] “I had a lot of conflicts... I was basically going from one sport to the one season at a time and I’m really fortunate.”

Winter Sports Preview A look at all of the athletic action to come this winter

BY MICHAEL DUKE Girls Basketball Another new season has begun for the girls basketball team, and Coach Jade Allison looks to improve upon last year’s successful season.

“We continue to gain experience with each other and within our program,” Allison said. “The ladies put in a lot of extra work this summer and in the pre-season.”

Experience will be the key for success this year, and the team will certainly have plenty of experienced players returning.

“We are blessed to have seven awesome seniors. We will look to them for leadership this year,” Allison said.

With every new year, new expectations form. Allison hopes to build off of successes in the past so that this year’s team can reach their full potential.

“I have very high expectations for this years team, but I do for all of my teams,” Allison said. “We have a chance to really make a statement this year if we come together and play to the level we are capable of.”

Boys Basketball The boys basketball team features many new faces this year, but Coach Danny Limes is optimistic about the upcoming season.

“We have more depth but on the other hand we lost four starters, so experience will come throughout the season,” Limes said.

With the lack of experience returning to the team, Limes thinks that Austin Morris will be a valuable leader this year.

“He is the only returning starter and he is a senior,” Limes said.

Despite the inexperience on the team, Limes believes that the team will find success now and in the future.

“I want this team to realize that they can be really good if they will practice and play hard every time we take the floor,” Limes said. “My hope is that we can maximize our potential.”

Photo by Taylor Gajan Senior Austin Morris looks to pass in a game versus Claremore last season. Morris will be a leader for boys basketball this season.

Photo by Brother Richard Junior Josh Gibson competes in a swim meet last season. The swimming team enters this season with a new coach, Coach Thompson.

Wrestling The wrestling team enters the season larger and stronger than last year. Coach Livingston hopes that this will contribute to the team’s success this season.

“We have 46 wrestlers this year, a lot more than last year,” Livingston said. “I think that will help us a lot.”

Livingston will look to his experienced wrestlers to lead the team.

“We have a tradition of the seniors stepping up to be leaders, so hopefully this year’s seniors will step up,” Livingston said. “We also have a very strong junior class to help the seniors.”

The team hopes to improve upon their 22nd place finish at state last year.

“Our goal this year is to send four wrestlers to state, and to win the academic state championship again,” Livingston said.

Swimming The boys and girls swimming team looks very different from past years. With a new coach and many new athletes competing, the team is nearly unrecognizable. Coach Christa Thompson, an experienced swimmer, brings enthusiasm to the new team.

“I have been around swimming my entire life,” Thompson said. “I began swimming when I was young, competed at Iowa State University, and coached two Missouri high school teams.”

Thompson is thrilled to have the opportunity to coach at Bishop Kelley.

“I am very excited for this season,” Thompson said. “I missed coaching, so I am glad to have the opportunity to coach again and be around this great sport.”

Disregarding the fact that this is her inaugural season, Thompson expects the team to succeed immediately.

“I expect to see athletes improve on their personal best performances, win some regular season meets as a team, and qualify as many athletes for state as possible,” Thompson said.

Photo by Alexandra Prater

Photo by Taylor Gajan

Senior Haley Stephens commands the team Senior Cody Davis eyes his opponent during during a game last season. Stephens will be a match last season. Davis will be a leading a returning leader for the girls basketball senior for the wrestling team. team.