The Tiger Print — August 2016

THE TIGER PRINT Blue Valley High School — Vol. 47 — Issue 1 — August 2016 — Overland Park, Kansas

Leap of Faith: various students live out their religious beliefs over the summer

Photo illustration by Courtney Carpenter.

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inside this issue NEWS

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AWAY WITH THE RANK BV district removes class rank to benefit students page 3

OPINION 5 FINSTAS: GOOD OR BAD? Contrasting views of fake instagrams explained, argued

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FEATURES 8 QUALITY FOR ALL Cancer survivor, student volunteer help children with cancer at summer camp

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ENTERTAINMENT 18 #ASKSCOTTBACON Principal answers trivial, serious questioned posed by students on Twitter forum page 18

SPORTS 20 THREE DECADES LATER Teacher, coach Peggy Rose celebrates her 35th year at BV

page 22 Stories by Julie Freijat.

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local • national • international

news explained Kansas Lawmakers Pass Plan to Continue Funding of Public Schools

In June, Kansas legislature passed a rewritten education funding plan in order to end the potential closures of public schools across the state. The plan comes after four districts in the state filed a lawsuit against the state for education funds and after the Supreme Court’s mandate to equal-

Dallas shooting leaves five police officers dead, nine others wounded

Upset over the prior police shootings of black men, Micah Xavier Johnson ambushed a group of officers in Dallas during a peaceful protest organized by Black Lives Matter. The attack occurred on July 7. While in an hours long standoff with police, Johnson reportedly expressed anger to those negotiating with him. In the early hours of July 8, Johnson was finally killed by a police bomb. The ambush left five officers dead, and seven others injured. Two other civilians were also injured during the attack.

This was the deadliest attack on law enforcement since the 9/11 terror

Dozens of Syrian civilians killed in US-led airstrike

Reports surfacing from Syria attribute the U.S.-led coalition to the deaths of more than 100 civilians since June. Human rights groups had reported that many were killed due to airstrikes and many more injured along the northern border of Syria.

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter

ize the funding between poorer and richer school districts in the state.

The lawmakers are attempting to avoid increasing spending by pulling money from other places and giving it to schools.

Why is this a big deal?

The plan will prevent the closure of public schools across the state and will move Kansas one step closer to balanced funding. It also provides somewhat of a solution for the lawsuits, to the need for education reform and multiple other disputes involving economic imbalance in the state.

attacks.

Why is this a big deal?

Being the deadliest attack on law enforcement in over a decade sparks controversy surrounding both gun control and racial tension in the United States. Further investigation into the case revealed the suspect had a hatred for the police force due to the spur of police shootings in the past few years - the vast majority of which result in the death of black lives. This adds fuel to an already burning debate involving internalized racism in American law practices. said the coalition is aware of such reports and the pentagon is going to look into the case. Human rights groups are condemning the airstrikes and are pushing the coalition to make changes to attempt to prevent the deaths of any more Syrian civilians.

Why is this a big deal?

The government is now being pushed by human rights groups to find a way to not only fight off ISIS, but also keep civilians safe. The safety of the civilians is critical in order to restore human rights in the area and even more importantly because they are innocent human lives.

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DON’T BANK on CLASS RANK BV schools choose to remove class rank Colleges say that making class rank void makes the process more difficult for them. A lot of students could send in applications with similar merits and GPA, but don’t provide class rank because their school doesn’t publicly provide it, which makes it hard to decide who would really do better at that particular school.

Lee Coffin, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions at Tufts University said that without class rank, colleges would have to focus more on test scores from the ACT and SAT to see how well they stand against students competing for the same spot.

Jim Bock, Vice President and Dean of Admissions at Swarthmore College said that without class rank, it does force admissions officers to take a closer look at applications that don’t provide a class rank.

“Maybe that’s a good thing,” Bock said.

David Hawkins, the executive direc-

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The Blue Valley district has officially gotten rid of class rank. While for some there may be a collective sigh of relief, those with the highest GPAs and the highest spots have lost something potentially vital to their college applications. Students can still provide their class rank to their college of choice if they think it will help their application process, despite the change.

According to the Washington Post, “school officials said they want students to focus more on their own accomplishments without worrying so much where they fall in the pecking order.”

At BV, even students with all As, honor and AP classes, it’s likely that student falls somewhere in the middle of their class, which isn’t a great indicator of how hard that student worked in terms of class rank.

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tor of content and policy at the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, said that the most important reason class rank is on decline is because “it really isn’t a great measure of student achievement.”

In schools like BV, students can become obsessed with taking the hardest classes and becoming what the school calls a success. And even students who have all As but didn’t take as many AP classes as their peers could fall in the ranking despite working hard their entire high school career. “[Students are] obsessed with only taking the courses that will put them closer to the top of the class,” Hawkins said.

BV getting rid of class rank will allow students to take classes they like, without having to focus on how it will boost their rank, as well as focusing on just doing well and not worrying about how they stand when compared to their classmates.

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an hour in the middle of the day for students to use for tutoring, clubs, lunch, socializing, studying and test reviews

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HELPINGhe l pi ng h e ar t s HANDS

While donating to charities can be rewarding, many people wonder what their money is really going toward. These charities and nonprofits cover the spectrum of different causes that would interest anyone to donate or volunteer.

Local, global nonprofits provide community improvement

Unbound

Unbound is a nonprofit that seeks to help out children in poverty all over the world. More than 300,000 people have already been helped. By sponsoring a child for $36 a month, the child receives care and access to education they may not have had before.

Unbound is upfront about where it’s money is going, and says exactly what sponsoring a child will do and has done for countless families. You get a photo of the child and updates each month in the mail. Sponsor an impoverished child now at unbound.org.

Culture House

Culture House is a nonprofit that allows those in the KC community to get involved in the arts through its theater, dance, lecture and outreach programs. Up until recently, the Culture House was a Christian nonprofit, but they revoked that because many felt they weren’t welcome if they weren’t Christian. The same values and enthusiasm to include everyone in the arts is still there, though. The Culture House’s mission is to give professional education of the arts to everyone in the community. Again, you can donate or volunteer by helping and engaging those in the community.

The LM Alcott Arts Center Foundation

For fifteen years, the Alcott Arts Center has been giving artistic opportunity to those who otherwise wouldn’t have had it. They host a lot of events and cultivate opportunities to get involved, like holding auditions for plays, an arts and crafts night and sponsor a variety show where singing, dancing, music and comedy can be showcased. They also have a summer program for children. Volunteers help teach different classes, act as camp counselors during summer classes and usually work with children. Donations are also welcome through the website, alcottartscenter.org.

A large group of volunteers turned out Wednesday night, September 12, at the Church of the Resurection in Leawood, Kansas, to help stuff backpacks that will be distributed to local schools. Before the operation began, Mary Tostenson, middle, explained how the assembly line process would work. Dozens of plastic bins were filled with the backpacks with items for the needy. Photo and caption courtesy of Tribune News Service.

Friends of Yates

This nonprofit gives the choice of both volunteering and donating to help those who have experienced domestic violence and prevent domestic violence. Friends of Yates supports and cares for communities by offering prevention services, youth and adult development and distribution of food and clothes. By developing children and adults, it facilitates a healthy and violence free life, and gives them a lifeline if they ever find themselves in a violent situation.

The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City St. Luke’s Hospital Like Wayside Waifs, the Humane Society also benefits from volunteers and donations, but you can also help specific animals.

On their website, hsgkc.org, you can choose to sponsor a pet, spay or neuter a pet to prevent overpopulation, help a sick or injured pet, help a senior pet and even donate money specifically to help animals in kill shelters be brought to the Humane Society. They even have an app called Woolftrax that raises money for the shelter every time you walk your dog.

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While you can choose from an array of volunteering opportunities, patient visitation is the most popular form at St. Luke’s. Going to visit patients of all kinds — children, the ill, the elderly, and even those who have gone through surgery — is available at the hospital. Just talking to patients and their families can lighten the mood and especially patients who may not get many visitors it can change their entire day.

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Cartoon by Kaitlin Yu.

Newly added Tiger Paws hour is a privilege, should not be taken for granted by students As the 2016-2017 school year begins, so will the start of a new schedule. Tiger Paws, aptly named for its use of an hour during the school day, encourages students to spend time on homework, speak to teacher and eat lunch.

Blue Valley High School is one of a few BV schools to try the schedule change to see if it can be implemented properly.

Tiger Paws will be a great break in the school day, but only if students are responsible with their time.

There is now no excuse to turn things in late or blow off homework.

Every student in school will have an hour to do homework, eat lunch,

talk to friends and teachers and even catch up on sleep if needed.

Tiger Paws is supposed to be helpful to both students and teachers, but if students don’t appreciate and use their time correctly, we will not have the opportunity next year, and neither will other BV schools.

The benefits of Tiger Paws are so great, it would be a shame if we ruined it.

Especially at BV, students complain about being stressed, not getting enough sleep and having too much homework — no time in the day. Tiger Paws is meant to take the weight off all those things. The ability to have an hour a day where you

can just relax, get things done and eat some lunch is a blessing. A lot of teachers have said they think it would be a great nap time too.

Even if you don’t have homework to do, Tiger Paws should not be made a time to aimlessly walk around the school, cause trouble or vape in the bathrooms.

If nothing else, just hang out with your friends, enjoy the outdoor areas of the school or go meet with club or activity leaders.

Tiger Paws could be great for BV and give both students and teachers a much needed break, but unless it’s used properly and responsibly, no one will get to enjoy it.

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co-editors photo editor Courtney Carpenter Isabelle Allen Megan Hegarty web editor news editor Emilee Holscher Julie Freijat staff writers opinion editor Allie Ament Charlotte Rooney Talia Amjadi Marie Biernacki features editor Courtney Brown Alli Williams McKenna Cole Lily Cordes photographers Sarah Day Olivia Gurley Kyle Elmendorf Meredith Halliburton Anna Gyori Melanie White Caitlin Hoy Regan Kassing cartoonist Noma Kreegar Bailey Hoffman Nick Lamberti Loren Reed adviser Kaitlin Yu Michelle Huss Ifrah Sayyada Grace Solomon “The Tiger Print” is an official publication of Blue Valley High School, an open forum distributed to all students at least seven times a year. This publication may contain controversial material. Kansas law prohibits the suppression of a student publication solely because it may contain controversial matter. Blue Valley Unified School District No. 229 and its board members, officers and employees may disclaim any responsibility for the content of this publication; it is not an expression of school policy. Student authors and editors are solely responsible for the content of this publication.

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THINK BEFORE YOU POST

‘Fake Instagram’ accounts serve no real purpose, perpetuate fake online profile culture

meganhegarty co-editor Today’s social media is full of staged pictures and fake happiness.

Pictures are edited and Tweets are made up. Many girls are paid to model clothing brands or endorse products in their pictures.

In order to combat this, finstas, or fake Instagram profiles, are rising in popularity.

Finstas generally have weirdly obscure usernames and are private. Users post either pictures too inappropriate for the general public to see, or photos that they don’t deem cool enough for their “real” Instagram account.

These accounts just perpetuate the idea that in today’s society, the real you isn’t good enough. They show that each person’s real Instagram is just a false persona.

Instead of turning to finstas, make your Instagram more authentic. Who cares what other people think?

Not posting something because it won’t get enough likes or suppos-

edly isn’t cool enough is dumb. You should never feel like something important to you isn’t worth the world seeing.

Just because my mission trip pictures do not get as many likes as other posts because they talk about religion doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be posted.

An interesting landscape photo might be less popular than a Royals photo but it’s still valid.

There is no need for a separate Instagram account just for these things.

Not to mention that finstas can get you in serious trouble. Just because a profile is private, doesn’t mean no one besides your followers will see it.

I’ve seen countless screenshots of inappropriate finsta posts from people I don’t follow. At school, there’s constant gossip of “OMG did you see ___’s finsta post? I can’t believe he did that.”

That picture you posted drinking with your friends is on the Internet forever, whether you like it or not.

And, let’s be honest.

No one truly cares about your random selfie or your fifth cat photo of the day. Those are things that the world doesn’t need to see.

There’s very little left today that is truly private, wouldn’t you want to at least keep something small to yourself?

RAISE YOUR VOICE: DO YOU SUPPORT FINSTAS? “I [like finstas] because I think they are something fun to use with your friends. The "finsta world" is laid back, so you don't really have to worry about what people think about your posts.”

— Junior Katie Upton

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“I don’t have [a finsta] but I don’t think they are bad. They can be unnecessary at times but some are funny. My opinion on them is pretty neutral.”

— Senior Gracie Salts

“I think [finstas] are a good place for people to express themselves with the freedom of being comfortable and free of judgment.”

— Senior Paige Pritchard

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FAKE INSTAS, REAL FINSTAS

Rise in popularity of ‘fake Instagram’ accounts should be encouraged, accepted as outlet for authentic content

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“I don’t even use Instagram any more so I don’t really care about finstas.”

— sophomore Carson Simeroth

“Always stay light, bright and polite on social media!”

The message of the guest speaker who has spoken at Blue Valley on multiple occasions still resonates with many of us as either a distant, unattainable goal for our social media accounts — or mockingly, as a phrase to remind our friends of when they post something a little too risky.

Regardless, for those of us who heard his message, we remember it.

The reality of social media accounts is scary.

Scarier than we like to think about.

In 2014, 93 percent of job recruiters reported reviewing prospective employees’ social media accounts before deciding whether to hire them, according to Time.com.

In the same report, recruiters cited profanity, grammatical errors, illegal drug references, sexual posts, political affiliations, alcohol and guns as factors which can cause negative reconsiderations about a job candidate’s qualifications.

Volunteer work is the only cited factor associated with positive reconsiderations.

It’s no wonder we are living in the era of finstas.

For many of us, in order to be ‘light, bright and polite,’ on Instagram, we have to be fake.

Ironically, finstas are the only

place we can be real.

Especially for those of us with public Instagram accounts, with every photo we post, we are broadcasting to a variety of different people and personalities.

If our social media accounts are meant to maintain a specific image, one approved by all our followers — and potential employees, how are we expected to show our genuine selves on such a permanent platform — a platform where there’s no room for regret?

The only fully effective way to maintain perfectly pristine to job recruiters would be if we didn’t post about our lives outside of volunteering, going on college visits and spending time with our families.

And that just isn’t realistic.

Finstas allow us to closely control who we allow privy to the glimpse into the imperfect, yet authentic version of our lives.

Finstas allow us a place where we can share photos with our friends without worrying about being judged.

They give us the relaxing, creative outlet to post whatever failed selfies and pet photos we appreciate, without the stress of having to please all of our followers while maintaining image.

We can do our stupid teenage stuff without true fear of repercussion.

Finstas are a part of our culture and they’re not expected to be leaving anytime soon.

Whether you have a finsta, follow finstas or are hearing about finstas for the very first time, they should be accepted for what they are.

They are what Instagram accounts should be, and perhaps what they once were before we feared judgement.

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“I look in the mirror and I know who I am.”

Transgender student shares story of transitioning courtneycarpenter co-editor

more about transgender people, it was such a relief to realize I didn’t have to be stuck this way forever. To actually have options, I couldn’t even describe how I Staring at himself in the mirror, junior Adrian Marsh felt. I had no idea about transitioning said he never felt as if the person staring back was him. After and what that included, so I remember struggling with his identity as a biologically-born girl, Marsh doing so much research, feeling so excitcame out as a transgender person wanting to transition to a ed about the future.” male.

Confident in himself and what he Throughout his childhood, Marsh said he never categoWalsch wanted, Walsh told his parents he wantrized or viewed himself as a girl. ed to transition to a male his freshmen “When I was little, I always just thought of myself as a year. Marsh said his family’s reaction was reluctant at first. simply a kid,” Marsh said. “It didn’t matter then if I was a boy “I told my mom, and she was not happy,” he said. “She used or a girl, I honestly thought of myself as neither, I was just a to say she felt like her child had died and there was a stranger kid enjoying life.” walking around her house. She felt like she didn’t know me.

Walsh said he struggled with depression and self-acceptance throughout middle school. He said he always felt uneasy She kept saying ‘This is a phase, it’s a phase.’ She told all of my siblings it was a phase, and even they, for a while, were really with who he was, but he didn’t understand his feelings until high school when he originally found out what the term trans- unsupportive.”

Now, a year-and-a-half since Walsh originally came out to gender entailed. his parents, Walsh said his family is much more accept“Until I got to high school, “I remember trying so ing and supportive of who he is. specifically my freshman year, “They’re finally understanding that this is not any I didn’t really even know what hard to be something I transgender meant,” Walsh said. wasn’t, trying so hard to kind of phase — it’s me,” Walsh said. “I’m so lucky though, to have parents that are at least starting to un“I was so confused about what I was feeling. I did some research, fit in. It never worked.” derstand. Of course they still love me — they didn’t kick me out of the house or anything. My parents don’t force and found out there was a term me to wear anything or do anything, and I can’t thank them for the way I was. I remember trying so hard to be something enough.”

I wasn’t, trying so hard to fit in. It never worked. As I learned

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August 2016 upclose 9 “This is something people need to be educated about.

It’s not some scandalous, huge thing — it’s truly not that big of a deal. It doesn’t affect anyone around you.”

adrian’s overall thoughts: “The hardest thing for me has been dealing with people who are really unaccepting. Sometimes people in class, not specifically toward me, but will say things or do things that are very offensive to transgender people in general. People always talk about Caitlyn Jenner, saying the worst things. People say things like ‘you’re a he-she’, or ‘you’re one of those people,’ like no. I’m just a person, just like you. Don’t say that.”

“I would tell [people who don’t support transgender people] to do some research on transgender people. This is not something that people just make up. Let me tell you, if I could just be a cis female, then I would. I’m in the wrong body. If I could change that I totally would — it would be so much easier for me.”

Walsh said he came out to his closest friends shortly after people talked to me. I was always the kid in the corner. It was telling his family, and he said his friends were supportive from so frustrating, because I had no idea what was wrong — I had the beginning. no idea why I was so miserable, why something was always off. “[My friends] all reacted really well, actually,” he said. “I After I came out, I gradually started talking to people much haven’t lost any friends because of it, since I came out to them. more — I am so much more confident.”

I’m so happy and thankful for that, because I know a lot of Walsh said the Blue Valley staff has been accepting and people do. It’s not easy for a lot of people, and I’m really lucky helpful throughout his years here. to have such good friends who support me.”

“Administration first heard about me because I started Although he hasn’t started taking hormone pills to physiasking teachers to call me by Adrian instead of my previous cally transition yet, Walsh plans on doing so soon. name during roll call and just in class,” he said. “At the time, “My parents considered letting me there weren’t any other transgender students out yet. I start taking hormonal pills but they de“The BV staff has talked to one of the counselors — Mrs. Seitter — and cided against it because they want me to been so supportive she is so supportive. She checks in on me every month learn to adjust to it, to my body,” Walsh just to see how things are going. The BV staff has been and understanding, so supportive and understanding, and I appreciate that said. “When I’m 18, which isn’t too far away, I can make my own decisions and I appreciate that so much.” about it, so I’ll start then. I can’t wait.”

Walsh said he is still the same person he has always so much.”

Walsh said since he has gone public been, and is confident in himself and his identity. He about his transition, he has been so much happier and confisaid he wants people to understand he is exactly like them. dent.

“I’m a little uncomfortable only with the fact that people “Before I came out, I was really shy — I couldn’t even look could take one look at me and think ‘transgender’ instead people in the eyes,” Walsh said. “I was so uncomfortable with of ‘Adrian’,” he said. “What’s up with that? I’m me — just like myself. I used to put my hair in my face and look down when every other person. I’m proud of who I am.”

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Faith in Action Various students participate in religious activities, grow in their faith through service Coming back to school, students reconnect with each other and share all about their incredible or not-so-exciting summer vacations.

Common stories are of sunny, relaxing vacation spots, quirky family road trips, energetic sports games or a few-too-many lazy days spent inside. Included in this assortment

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Photo illustration and page designed by Courtney Carpenter.

are the stories of students who dedicated portions both large and small of their summer breaks to engaging in religious activities.

Whether the intended benefit was for others, themselves or God, these students gained valuable lessons and memories this summer that won’t fade quickly.

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mormons in motion juliefreijat news editor

According to NPR, there are currently 2.2 billion Christians worldwide. Among these people, there are Mormons. Primarily based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, the religion dates back thousands of years and has since evolved and gained a multitude of branches and denominations.

Senior Maggie Draper is a practicing Mormon and holds her beliefs close to her.

“I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,” she said. “Many people know us as ‘Mormons.’ My belief in God, and in His son, Jesus Christ, is everything to me. It’s an enormous part of my identity, and it gives me a purpose to my life [on] earth.”

A common way for people of all religions to express and live out their

faith is through camps. Over the summer, Draper attending a few camps that revolved around Mormonism.

“I participated in three different church camps this summer,” she said.

“The first was an all-girls camp with participants ages 12-18. We worked on team building, faith-promoting experiences, and teaching and learning survival skills.”

While that camp revolved around outdoor activities, Draper said she attended two other camps as well.

“Another camp is called Youth Conference, and both guys and girls ages 14-18 attend,” she said. “We attend different workshops. We participate in community-based service projects, and we have fun activities and games including a swim party and dance. It’s a three day conference. The final camp is called Especially For Youth, and it is held on various college campuses throughout the U.S. It’s a weeklong camp for guys and girls 14-18. We can

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choose from a variety of faith-based classes to attend. We stay in the college dorms.”

Draper says the camps she attends this summer benefit her and her faith and allow her to meet people similar to her.

“These camps increase my faith and strengthen my resolve to be a good person and uphold the standards I have chosen.” she said. “I’m looking forward to hanging out with a bunch of fun and like-minded youth.”

As camps like these touch on something close to many, Draper says they also make for a good time.

“It’s a great place to meet people, share ideas and learn new things,” she said. “The people that come really want to be there. You can feel a good spirit and you leave feeling motivated to be your best self.”

Right: A group of students, including Draper, pose with a sign they made. The camp, Especially for Youth, is co-ed, and students choose to attend a variety of faith-based classes to better understand their religion and connect with God. “In my view, the whole reason for me being here on this earth is to become like my Savior, Jesus Christ,” Draper said.

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Students from multiple religious backgrounds share how they practiced their faith on break

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After leaving for six weeks with no ernet or cell connection, senior Carynn debrand and sophomore Taylor Hinman barked on their journey to share the gosof Jesus Christ with students and civilians China. Our publication had the opportuy to speak with both girls before they left their mission trip.

The journey lasted six weeks in total, with ne week training camp for preparation beehand. Hinman said they traveled through ing and Hong Kong, with over five total tinations during their weeks abroad.

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In parts of China, Christianity is outlawed. Because of this, Hinman said they will have to be careful with how they approach their evangelism.

“In China, you can’t just stand up and preach,” Hinman said. “The way we get around that is we share our testimonies, then answer questions asked by the locals.

They have to be the first one to initiate the conversation.”

Hinman said the trip is centered around love — specifically, serving the local people.

“The trip is very relationship-based,” Hinman said. “You go into houses and have tea with the Chinese people, continually build relationships and make meals together. It’s a lot of ministering to people, bringing them to Christ through your actions and through your service. You’re working with the people, side-by-side, so yes, we’re speaking into them with our words, but a lot of it is our actions.”

With around 20 other people traveling in their group, no family members, no communication back home and an illegal agenda,

Hildebrand said the trip, although frightening, is well planned.

“It’s comforting because Reign has it together — they know what they’re doing, they have trips all around the world,” she said.

“They know the risks coming in, who we’ll be in contact with, and they’re not going in empty handed. That said, it’s still terrifying.

Obviously we’ve never been to China yet, so we don’t know how far we can and can’t go.

Here, [in America], I can sit in a coffee shop and talk about Jesus, and it’s no problem. But there, we have to be careful about learning boundaries and not stepping over any lines.”

Both Hinman and Hildebrand agreed this trip is well worth any risk.

“I’ve been on mission trips before, but China is so different,” Hildebrand said.

“These people, without missionaries going here, would literally never hear about Jesus, and I feel extremely blessed to be able to share that with them — to give them that love and hope they might not have otherwise.”

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rejoicing in ramadan

“I fast to increase my faith and to repent my sins because I believe in a Heaven and Hell.

I also fast to increase my empathy.’ ifrahsayyada staff writer Known by many as the time where muslims don’t eat or drink anything, the holy month of Ramadan occurred during the month of June this summer.

Senior Sarah Baghdadi has been practicing Ramadan for 17 years.

“Ramadan represents and consists of more than a mere 30 days,” she said.

“Muslims worldwide fast from sunrise to sunset, attempt to finish reading the entire Quran, the Holy Book for muslims, perform as many good deeds as they can and pray as much as they can to strengthen our faith.”

Junior Nora Khalifa said she makes sure to consume foods that will keep her hydrated and fill her up.

“In the morning before we start fasting, I eat a lot of things with water so I can keep my body hydrated,’ Khalifa said. “I personally eat watermelons and dates.”

Although muslims do not eat or drink throughout the day, they still continue on with their normal, daily routine.

“A lot of people might think that it’s

hard because it’s summer and you’re not allowed to eat or drink anything, but you can still do anything you want,” Khalifa said. “I know someone who is a wrestler, and he still wrestles during Ramadan.”

There are two different sects of Islam, Sunni and Shia. As a Shia muslim, sophomore Matin Tavacoli said there are many aspects of their practice of Ramadan that are different from Sunnis.

“I know there is a twelve minute difference between the times we break our fast,” he said. “We also don’t have taraweeh or follow the last odd nights.”

The month ends with a festive day of celebration called Eid-ul-Fitr. It signifies the end of the month of Ramadan where families have feasts and children get presents. “[Eid] is a lot of fun,” Khalifa said.

“You wake up really early in the morning and get dressed up. You go to the Eid prayer and you see all your friends.

Then we usually go out to eat — we eat so much. It’s really fun to be with everybody.”

Baghdadi said she fasts for both spiritual as well as personal reasons.

“I fast because I feel it is a great responsibility of muslims, as it is one of

the five pillars of Islam,” she said. “I fast to increase my faith and to repent my sins because I believe in a Heaven and Hell. I also fast to increase my empathy.”

Although people believe this month is not eating or drinking for long periods of time, Ramadan deals with much more than that. “[The purpose is] to give back,” Tavacoli said. “You want to realize what a poor person goes through, someone not having food. We try to give back to those people by donating the money that we don’t spend eating during the day or donating the food that we don’t eat.”

Baghdadi agrees that Ramadan’s purpose is central towards teaching others generosity and empathy while bringing them closer to their faith.

“Many scholars indicate that Ramadan assists in increasing one’s empathy and [gratefulness] because muslims are feeling a sliver of how people without food consistently feel,” Baghdadi said.

“Ramadan is a time to greatly increase your faith and repent your wrongdoings.

It is to remind muslims that what we consider to be life necessities we can survive without for a while, but what we can’t survive without is Allah.”

Photo submitted by Sarah Baghdadi.

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Volunteer, cancer survivor work at summer camp, enrich cancer patients’ childhoods

Enhancing

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Camp Quality is not only a summer camp, but a yearround event that enhances the lives of former or current cancer patients, volunteers and staff. Free of cost, this camp provides care, companionship and opportunities to promote growth in these children and teens’ lives.

Cancer survivor and Blue Valley senior Ashley Thompson has attended Camp Quality for the past 7 years and is now a camp graduate.

From the ages of just 11 months old until 3 years old, Thompson suffered from leukemia. She heard about Camp Quality through Children’s Mercy Hospital.

“The nurses at Children’s Mercy asked me if I had plans during the summer.” Thompson said. “When I told them no, they said I should check out Camp Quality.”

Thompson said she feels a sense of security and family at camp.

“Camp is my home away from home,” Thompson said. “I have an extended family that I know I can count on if I were ever in need.”

Thompson attends the Northwest Missouri campus in Stewartsville, Missouri. There are 15 Camp Quality locations in the U.S. and 4 in Missouri alone.

BV senior Regan Hamilton has been volunteering at the Camp Quality in the Greater Kansas City location. This is only her second year.

“When working [with] these kids, I see how they truly are just normal kids put in abnormal situations,” Hamilton said.

“It gives me a greater appreciation for my blessed life.”

Hamilton said she became interested in Camp Quality after her friend, who used to be a camper, was going to volunteer.

“I thought it would be a good opportunity and she needed a friend,” Hamilton said.

Many exciting activities each day keep the campers busy.

Ranging from swimming, quidditch, face painting, talent shows, performers, scavenger hunts and Thompson’s favorite part — prom.

Hamilton said she helps make these activities enjoyable for the campers.

“My job is to keep everything running smoothly and run errands for the senior staff members,” she said.

Last year for example, her job was to stack and unstack chairs, wash dishes after meals, serve meals and set up for activities. When she turns 18, she will be assigned one camper that she looks after the whole day to make sure he or she is having the best time possible.

“Getting to see these kids who go through so much hardship on a daily basis and still live their life normally warms my heart,” Hamilton said. “I can take this knowledge elsewhere when dealing with others who struggle with not only cancer, but mental disabilities or other ailments.”

Thompson has been given hope and a place to freely connect with others at camp.

“Camp Quality has made me much more confident about myself and has shown me that I’m not alone.”

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18 centerstage August 2016

#askScottBacon BV principal answers questions posed by students via Twitter

“The incident that haunts me the most occurred in 1998 when several BVHS softball girls were injured and/or killed in a car accident on Metcalf. I was asked to go to the accident scene to try and identify the girls involved. That was a traumatic and horrifying experience for all involved.

We still give a scholarship at Class Day in honor of one of the girls who died (Jennifer DeFranco).”

“My friends called me ‘Bac’. It’s probably best to leave that in the past .”

“There are several considerations that go into funding decisions such as the number of students involved, the equipment and/or resources needed, whether other funding resources such as fundraisers, PTO, grants, or other options are available. Other variables such as tournament entry fees, green fees, travel expenses are also considered.

From our yearly allocation of funds, they are distributed about 50/50 between athletics and activities. Our PTO has been incredibly generous over the years at providing funding for a variety of programs.”

“We are working on it. It needs to be improved so that it is accessible during Tiger PAWS.”

“Good question. I’ve got a lot to learn about both of them before casting my vote.”

“A 24 – Back in my day there was no test prep and most students took it only once which was the case for me. I had to take it the day after an away football game which I played in. I can’t say that I was in the greatest state of mind when I took it. I had a good work ethic, however, which helped me graduate from college Magna Cum Laude.”

Questions from the Editors What is your favorite part of being BV’s principal?

I love working with our students and staff and seeing everyone’s hard work pay off with amazing accomplishments.

I enjoy watching our students grow, mature, and become caring adults who look and act beyond themselves.

Who is your inspiration?

My faith is important to me. I seek much inspiration from God. My parents – I could not have asked for better parents. My family and those with whom I work are frequently sources of inspiration as well.

What is your proudest moment as BV’s principal?

Many proud moments. I have been very proud of our school community when they have reached out to assist others in a special or meaningful way. Certainly, a touching moment for my family and I was the kindness and generosity of our school community during my son’s battle with cancer.

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Senior Whitney Hinmon Position: Libero/Defensive Specialist What time do you get up for workouts?

“Our workouts right now aren’t until 11 so I don’t have to get up early, but they will start earlier in July. I don’t expect it to be too hard to wake up in the morning.”

How many times a week do you work out?

“We have workouts four days a week for school, and most girls are still playing with their club teams during the summer where they have separate practices and workouts during the week.”

How do you think summer workouts improve team bonding?

“Summer workouts are a great way to spend time with my teammates and other girls in the program. We get really close and spend a lot of time together, and it carries over into the season. It’s also a great way for the incoming freshman to meet new people and have the older kids to look up to as role models.”

What is the toughest part about summer sports?

“One of the hardest things about summer sports is being dedicated. You have to sacrifice some of your social life and put the sport first.”

What is your favorite thing about summer workouts?

“My favorite thing about it is just being able to play volleyball. It’s a great way to stay active in the summer and not get lazy, while at the same time doing what I love.”

Junior Benjamin Dezube Position: Wide Receiver/Defensive Back What time do you get up for workouts?

“I get up at 5:30 which gives me enough time to get all my stuff and get there a little early, and it was really hard at first, but it has gotten easier to adjust week by week.”

How many times a week do you work out?

“We are up on the field working out and practicing Monday through Friday, and we get weekends off.”

How do you think summer workouts improve team bonding?

“Summer football workouts really help with team bonding because it makes everybody feel like we’re all part of a family since we get to know each other so well from being there five days a week.”

What is the toughest part about summer sports?

“The hardest part for me is getting up early and trying to juggle football and baseball as practices overlap.”

What is your favorite thing about summer workouts?

“My favorite thing is that it keeps me busy, in shape, and allows me to have fun playing sports I love with my good friends.”

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ALL IN, ALL SEASON

Varsity athletes d etail summer training regimens

Senior Adam Owens Position: Senior Captain

What time do you get up for workouts?

“Workouts are at 6:30 every weekday morning, so I get up at 6 every weekday, Monday through Friday.”

How many times a week do you work out?

“About ten times. I go to runs and I’ll do PSP twice a week. When we need to increase our mileage, we’ll run in the afternoons as well.”

How do you think summer workouts improve team bonding?

“I think they’re great for teammates to get to know each other and to learn where they’re at on the team, and how they can improve.”

What is the toughest part about summer sports?

“The heat. Even though it’s really early in the morning, it’s still really humid outside.”

What is your favorite thing about summer workouts?

“We don’t have to do speed workouts or anything on the track.”

Position: Shooting Guard

Junior Katie Beth Jones

What time do you get up for workouts?

“I get up at 7:15 or 7:20 on weekdays for workouts because they start at 8.”

How many times a week do you work out?

“We workout Monday through Friday and occasionally shoot arounds occur when the team meets up on their own just to practice shooting.”

How do you think summer workouts improve team bonding?

“Summer workouts are a good way to get to know the incoming freshmen, and they keep everyone in touch when we don’t get to see each other at school.”

What is the toughest part about summer sports?

“School sports during the summer are tough because you have to get up early and work hard for a long period of time, and some of that time is outside in the heat.”

What is your favorite thing about summer workouts?

“I like how they get me up and going during the week. I like feeling like I’ve been productive.”

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Peggy Rose coaches, teaches at BV for over three decades courtneycarpenter co-editor Peggy Rose, also known as P. Rose, is a friendly face in the halls of Blue Valley.

Many don’t know that Rose, a health teacher, track coach and volleyball coach, has coached and taught at BV for 35 years — originally starting in 1981.

Rose said she first fell in love with the game of volleyball during college, where she ran cross country and track and was introduced to the sport while playing intramural volleyball.

“At the time, I had never played in high school, but I was involved with the club volleyball team,” Rose said. “I loved it, and as I started playing more, I continued to study the game.”

Coaching the Freshman A team since 1981, Rose said she enjoys this age group because she has the best chance to teach her athletes sound technique while fixing incorrect form.

“The game has evolved so much over the years,” Rose said. “Now, freshmen are coming in with years of club experience. Fundamentals are so important —

even with their experience, you have to teach them specific technique, in order for them to be successful. Repetition is key. As they learn something new, they have something to build on.”

Rose said she continually pushes herself to learn more about the game, even as a coach.

“Over the years, I’ve tried to evolve as a coach, so I can stay ahead of what I know and keep learning,” Rose said.

“I have several mentors around Kansas City that I call and ask, ‘OK, so how do you go about teaching this?’ That’s one of the things I’ve learned — you can’t be too big to ask questions.’

Varsity coach Dave Johnson said Rose is an integral part of the program not simply because of her coaching skill, but because of the ways she treats her players.

“Peggy — she’s, awesome. She is so in control — she takes great care of the incoming freshmen, with scheduling and helping them transition into high school. She cares for them all so much — she’s there for the athletes.”

Rose said the most rewarding thing

for her as a coach is seeing the players progress and grow as they get older, along with the relationships she builds with the students and their families. “[The best part] is watching my players move through the program,” Rose said. “I’ve gotten to know the kids really well, and I get to know their parents too. Multiple times, I know the freshman coming in, I know their families and am coaching the third or fourth person in their Rose family — that’s always fun.”

Johnson said Rose has completely shaped the program to be what it is today.

“Peggy’s been at Blue Valley way longer than I have, but I’ve absolutely loved working with her,” Johnson said. “She’s always on top of things — she is there all the time, working hard. Peggy’s such a huge part of this program, and she’s our family — we love her.”

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TIGER TURF BV SPORTS

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1. Junior Nick Lester runs down the field during a practice drill. The football team hosts its first home game Sept. 2 against Bishop Miege. “I think [the workouts] prepare us very well for season because everyone is pushing each other to their limits. It also really helps us come together as a team which helps us be one step ahead of our opponents when season comes around.”

2. Tossing the ball to her partner during the elementary camp, junior Abby Blackburn helps instruct her how to properly set the ball. Blackburn has played on varsity since freshman year. “I can’t wait to play next to Courtney, Lauren and Whitney for the fourth year in a row. I can’t wait to push for a state championship.”

3. Heading down field, junior Anthony Sobolevsky runs with the ball. The varsity soccer team plays their first game against BV West on Aug. 26. “Our goal is mainly for all of us to get better and build better chemistry,” he said. “We hope to grow as a program and make a name for ourselves.”

4. Sprinting, sophomore Wyatt Wolstenholm warms up before practice. Wolstenholm has been running since seventh grade. “My personal goal is to break 20 minutes this year,” he said.

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24 snapshot August 2016

Battle of the Band

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Blue Valley band participates in annual summer-long camp

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1. Sophomore Karina Howey plays the marimba with her mallets. Band practices take place before school and during first hour every day. “I’m super excited for our band season because the incoming freshman are uncommonly focused,” she said. “[This year’s show] is a different idea which is good because it’s better to try something and fail rather than always doing the same thing.” Photo by Isabelle Allen.

2. Waving her flag, junior Haley Jones practices her routine. The color guard became separate from the dance team this year. “This will allow the team to be made up of people solely focused on color guard so we can create the best show possible,” she said.

Photo by Courtney Carpenter.

3. During band camp, junior Ryan Pettes practices the songs. Pettes is a member of the front ensemble section. “My favorite part of band is getting to work with great people and teachers to make amazing music,” he said.

4. Senior Max Doran helps keep the beat during a summer practice. Drum line practices outside most of the summer despite the heat. “I started drumming in 5th grade for my elementary school’s concert band,” Doran said. “I wanted to join drum line when I saw them play when I was in middle school.” Photo by Isabelle Allen.

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