May Edition by Battlefield High School

SPRING FLINGS

Inside

As the weather gets warmer, the semester gets even busier pages 8-9

Battlefield High School Student News Magazine

eDesign

Volume 2, Issue 8 May 2015

Job # 13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 8:50 AM

Template

eDesign R

Edited

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Odd Page

Phillip Dappen, 2013 graduate, and senior Dixie Smith pose for last year's photo courtesy of Marissa Mulero prom.

p. 4 STAGE IV OF SENIORITIS The final stage in a dangerous disease

p. 5 TESTS TAKE OVER

Are standardized exams really the answer?

p. 6 EASY, BREEZY DIYs Simple, fun, and versatile crafts for spring

p. 13 #THROWBACK THURSDAY

p. 8-9 ALL ABOUT PROM Dazzling dresses, fun alternatives, and the biggest dance of the year 2

Job#

Students reminisce on their childhoods

COVER PHOTO photo by Jayne Ross

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine

13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 8:54 AM

Template

2 Even Page

eDesign eDesign L

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Edited

p. 6 p. 13

p. 10

CUTE NEW 'DOS Fun and easy hairstyles for warmer weather

p. 8 STYLE AT A PRICE Boys open up about fashion

p. 9 DYING TO DYE The pros and cons of a new hair color

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PATRONS

DRINKING AND DRIVING

With prom approaching, consider the dangers of drinking and driving

HIP HOP TAKEOVER Social media brings on new dance trends

p. 15

BEAT THE HEAT Springtime activities

DECADE QUIZ LET THE PARK Find out which era OPEN matches your personality

eDesign

Maureen Castellano - Kirsten DeZeeuw - Ms. Dumm - Flashpoint Internet Solutions - Jennifer Guyton - Sydney Guyton - Linda Hadgikinitas Susan Mephatter - Mr. Metts - Simon Moon Janet Richards - Paula Scalo - The Scotts - Sabrina Thistle - Amy Voettiner - Otto Voettiner III - 7-Eleven

STAFF 2014-2015

p. 13

p. 15

p. 10

p. 5

p. 8

King's Dominion excitement

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Jayne Ross, McKenna Roper DESIGN EDITOR Justin Michna BUSINESS MANAGER Lauren Ainslie SECTION EDITORS Kelsey Ainslie, Shelby Cesario, Kirsten Dezeeuw, Thomas Kelly, Lily Korpella, Jessica Kronzer, Alie Paoli, Catie Villavicencio STAFF WRITERS Mariss Alessi, Claudia Almeda, Inez Asiama, Emily Balog, Lily Bartone, Lauren Bennett, Sidney Brooks IV, Allison Brown, Regan Buckley, Kayla Coleman, Becca Davis, Jake Dedekind, Grant Donaldson, Alyssa Estrellado, Jordan Felming, Kiwi Franklin, Megan Guthrie, Sydney Guyton, Charis Hadgikinitas, Danielle Harrington, Brandon Hoagland, Emma Hummer, Theo Key, Gyu Ri Kim, Cassidy Lee, Emily McCauley, Kyleigh McGinnis, Lauren Milloy, Simon Moon, Ashley Osuna, Zach Plaster, Bryan Plonk, Alexis Radun, Jordan Richardson, Mary Riley, Maggie Ryan, Sam Scott, Cheyenne Shifflett, Madison Southwick, Heather Trobridge, Zoe Voettiner, Megan Wagoner

STAFF ADVISOR Charlotte Peyton Publisher- Haymarket UPS Store Software- Herff Jones eDesign Paper type- 80# matte

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine 3

Job # 13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 8:54 AM

Template

eDesign R

Edited

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Odd Page

Stage IV senioritis: The final stage in a dangerous disease By: Sidney Brooks IV and Brandon Hoagland Earlier in the year, Inside 15000 staff writer Zach Plaster wrote an article featuring a serious medical disease known as senioritis. Senioritis is a disease that can devastate many seniors. It is the fourth quarter now, and senioritis has now reached stage IV and has spread throughout Battlefield. Seniors face this horrible disease every year and it seems like its only cure is when they finally graduate. One victim of senioritis is Connor Dewey, who said he has shown symptoms of “just general absences, not doing your homework, [and] not trying to the best of your abilities on quizzes and tests.'' Senioritis has caused many seniors to skip school

and not do their homework. Stage IV has now infected many more seniors, and has caused a decline in good grades. John Buggy is another victim infected by senioritis and has experienced it since the early stages. “I have had senioritis for probably most of the year, but now it's the fourth quarter and it's just gotten worse.” Teachers and guidance counselors have also seen senioritis affect many students. One of the guidance counselors, Ms. Pomfret, has said, “I think from when I was teaching and other past experiences I have had, there do seem to be some kids who flunk out a little bit.'' The consensus

seems to be that seniors should be aware of this disease and must try their

best to fight senioritis before it reaches stage IV.

Photo by Kelsey Ainslie

Kalle Wardlow takes a break from her studies during her last semester of high school.

Standardized tests take over Evil rather than helpful By Zach Plaster Have you ever felt personally victimized by a Virginia Standards of Learning test? You’re not alone. SOLs are kind of like

that recurring nightmare that you always have, but you just can’t ever seem to remember. No matter what you do to prepare for it,

you’re still guaranteed to wake up gasping in the middle of the night, disoriented and sweaty. The good news about SOLs is

The official logo for SOL tests in Virginia.

Job#

that you only have to take them while you’re in school. Once you graduate, they never come back to bother you again, replaced by some other obstacle of adulthood. The bad news about SOLs is that you have to take them throughout the entire duration of your enrollment in school. If you add up the amount of SOLs you will have taken by the time you graduate, you will have a LOT of SOLs (around 15). So, what can you do to make the experience less agonizing? Not much, unfortunately. Just keep your head up, focus on the distant promise of graduation, and remember that everyone else is suffering alongside you.

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine

13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 8:55 AM

Template

4 Even Page

eDesign eDesign L

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Edited

SOS for SOLs

Students at Battlefield prepare themselves for the weeks of testing ahead By: Gyu Ri Kim Testing, the worst nightmare of students and teachers alike, seems to be quickly approaching as the end of the school year draws close. SOLs, a testing system created by the Commonwealth of Virginia to report annual student progress to the government and linked to the annual funding, was created from the No Child Left Behind Act by President George W. Bush back in 2002. In order to pass the classes, students must successfully pass these SOLs. In the end, SOLs become a negative challenge of survival to students, and procrastination levels soar skyward until the night before the actual test. However, after studying for SOLs, students feel prepared, “I feel even more comfortable with the material than before,” says freshman Maylina Sengkhyavong. To study, many students may force themselves to spend time reading over their notes against their own will, and throw away their growing desires to feed their boredom. When lacking the will to study, students uselessly stare at their study guides on the night before the test, and then experience the danger of failure at their testing site. While studying does improve their knowledge and help test scores, it also raises confidence in the answers students choose and lessens the five-minute horror of second guessing themselves. While studying habits of students do vary among classes, a common knowledge on proper

Photo by Kelsey Ainslie

Sophomore Emma Lee practices with the online resource JLABs. Many teachers recommend and even require JLABs to practice for the real test. studying is a need during the times of SOLs. While these tips may seem to be mainstream at first, remember that they are popular for having such a huge impact on test scores. 1) Use resources recommended by your teachers. Throughout the year, many teachers spend class time creating SOL study guides and flashcards for the students to study. Though these may seem useless and time-consuming at first, these resources become a vital resource for passing their tests. Freshmen Katarina Ayala and Kaizhen Li say, “We use my flashcards and notes.” Sengkhyavong adds, “I also review my past notes, quizzes, and worksheets.”

2) Start studying a couple of weeks before the actual test. The common promise of studying months before the SOL is a tough one to keep, so students may not study at all after their goal fails. Starting times may vary. Ayala says, “I start studying around a month before the SOL.”, while Li and Sengkhyavong state, “We start studying two weeks before the test.” A helpful tip may be to spread units and topics evenly throughout the planned weeks of studying for plentiful time in regaining the forgotten knowledge of past units. 3) Develop your own style of studying. Different people will have different ways of studying, but only a couple work for specific students out of the hundreds out there.

One common way may be praise for studying. By promising rewards for themselves after reaching a small goal from studying, students who are driven by prizes may use this motivation to their advantages in improving their grades. Though there are more far-fetched techniques such as studying when tired (scientifically proven that during sleep, the brain strengthens new memories) or exercising the body for the brain, just the process of studying itself may be satisfactory enough against the uncommon ones.

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine 5

eDesign

Job # 13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 8:55 AM

Template

eDesign R

Edited

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Odd Page

Easy Breezy Spring DIY Vinyl Zipper Bag By Cassidy Lee

Materials:

9 inch zipper Sewing machine Scissors A 10” x 14” piece of vinyl Thread

With the vinyl right side up, align the zipper’s teeth along the ten inch edge. Sew along the zipper and again on the outer edge. With the zipper open, sew the other side of the vinyl the same

way, and start from the unzipped end. Turn the bag inside out, and place the zipper one inch from the top. Sew up each side twice with the regular foot to make the bag extra strong. Turn the

bag right side out, and ta-da! You now have a homemade bag to use for makeup, travel size items, a pencil pouch, or anything else you want.

Photos by Cassidy Lee

Pom Pom Cover Up

T-Strap Flip Flops

By Cassidy Lee

Materials:

By Marissa Alessi and Sydney Guyton

2 yards of lightweight fabric 6 ½ yards of pom pom trim 1 yard of trim for neckline Thread Sewing Machine Scissors

Materials:

2 yards of lightweight fabric 6 ½ yards of pom pom trim 1 yard of trim for neckline Thread Sewing Machine Scissors Photos by Sydney Guyton

Photos by Cassidy Lee

Fold the fabric in half and cut a wide U-shape that extends almost to the bottom of the fabric. Unfold the fabric, mark the center, and cut an opening for your head. Remember, you can always cut more, so start small. Fold the edges of the neck-hole over twice and hem along the edge in a matching thread color. Cut notches along the curves so the hem lays flat. Flip over

Job#

the fabric, measure the neck opening, and cut a piece of the regular trim to size. Pin it in place and hem it in matching thread. Also, hem around the cover up’s entire circumference. Once that is finished, pin the pom pom trim in place on the outside of the fabric and sew it in place. Finally, fold the cover up in half and sew a half inch line on either side, under the armpit. This keeps the cover up from sliding around.

Take the flip flops and cut off the plastic straps, so you only have the foam bottom. Take three fifteen inch pieces of yarn and pull them through one of the holes that is closer to the heel. Tie a knot at the end of the three pieces. On the top of the flip flop start braiding the yarn to create the U shape of the top strap. Once you have finished braiding, pull the yarn through the hole on the other side and tie a knot.

At the U shape, take the two pieces of the 25 inch yarn and fold them in half over the first strap. Create a four strand braid. Pull the excess yarn through the front hole and tie it in a knot. Turn the flip flop over and put a lot of super glue under each knot. Wait for glue to dry and then cut off knot.

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine

13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 8:56 AM

Template

6 Even Page

eDesign eDesign L

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Edited

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine 7

eDesign

Job # 13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 8:56 AM

Template

eDesign R

Edited

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Odd Page

“I went to PR at Partners in Bristow and got my hair done by Christine and I was absolutely in love with it!” says Gaitley. Photo courtesy of Jule Gaitley

“Dance all you want, even if you aren't a good dancer, because who cares if you make a fool out of yourself? It's your night,” suggests Baker. Photo courtesy of Maggie Gough

Photo courtesy of Michaela Baker

Photo courtesy of Emily Havrilla

Inside prom? By Lily Korpella

As May rolls around many people have come together to figure out exactly what their plan for prom is. Often people will get together, and off to the dance they go, but there are also those who dress up, take pictures, go to a dinner, but never show up to the actual prom. The trend of not going to the actual prom has become a big one, but that does not mean these students are not partaking in the prom. Whatever one may decide to do, the night of prom seems to always be af un one. Senior Allison Reichel says, “It’s my senior year and I don’t care if people think the actual prom is lame, I’m going to go, and have fun and dance. It’s my last chance to do this, so why not just go?” Reichel has a point.

Job#

One only experiences prom during high school, so why not just partake in all the festivities with the school? Others have a different opinion on what is “fun” to do for prom. Junior Andrew Nessel says, “Going to the dance isn’t really my thing, but I am still getting dressed up for prom and meeting with a big group. We’re going to get a party bus to DC, and then taking pictures and get dinner.” Clearly, even without the dance being incorporated into Nessel’s plan, he is still going to have an eventful prom night. Agreeing with Nessel, junior Catie Vilavicencio says, “I won’t be going to the dance because a majority of my friends aren’t, but I still bought a dress to take pictures in, and I plan to meet up with friends for

dinner, and then to the after prom parties that will happen later during the night. I think it’ll be a lot of fun, and I’ll still be getting the prom experience, in my opinion.” There are many things to look forward to when actually going to the dance, though: students get a night out, get all dressed up, and get to dance around like a little kid again. Junior Meg McCord says, “I look forward to going to the dance, I feel like it’ll be a night filled with fun, and all of my friends are extremely excited to go, I can’t wait!” Whether one is

PR deciding to go to the dance, or just dress up and go out with friends, there is no doubt the night will be fun! Prom memories will last a lifetime, so if you are going to prom, make sure you have nothing but a good time.

Save

DIY CON SHELL BRAI By Shelby Cesario

1. 2. 3.

Start with dry hair, brushed onto one side of your head. Separate your hair as you would for a regular braid. Take a piece of hair from the first section of hair and pull it over to the second section; repeat on the other side..

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine

13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 8:58 AM

Template

8 Even Page

eDesign eDesign L

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Edited

Photo courtesy of Liz Huesman

Photo courtesy of Marissa Mulero

Photo courtesy of Ariana Reiser

“You'll know exactly when you found 'The Dress',” says Huseman.

“One thing I'm doing for prom is contactng people that actually know how to do this kind of stuff,” laughs Reiser.

Photo courtesy of Mrs. Peyton

No prom,

no problem! What students are doing instead

ROM

of prom

By Kirsten DeZeeuw

When asked to describe main events of almost any high school movie, prom will most likely be mentioned. One of the few things kids actually know about high school, besides what was taught from High School Musical, is that student life includes friends, sports, and prom. Even though prom is what many students have dreamed about since they were little, not everyone actually goes to the dance. Instead of dancing the night away, some students have other plans. Sometimes an open Saturday night is better spent at home than out and about. Senior Natalie Wyatt is on the fence about going to prom, and says “If I don’t [go], I'll just watch Netflix.” For some, a great way to spend the night is being cozy at home catching up on favorite shows. While it is always fun to catch up on “me” time, it is still the weekend, and for some that means time for friends. “Instead of prom I don’t know what I’m doing the day of, but I know I am probably just going to go to a party with my friends after,” said junior Brian Leake. Whether on the dance floor, out with friends, or in the living room, prom is a night for everyone to have fun. The possibilities are endless when it comes to the weekend, so get creative and seize the day. Even though “We’re all in this together”, it is just as much fun to go someplace other than the dance. Dress up or down, stay in or go out, and have a blast.

As you continue, instead of pulling hair over from either side of each hair division, pull hair over from you hair line [as you would for a french braid] and pull it over, then add it to the opposite side section.

look great! 5. 6.

Continue your braid approximately eight-ten times, and then curving diagonally braid until you reach the other side of your head. When you reach the other side of your head, change directions of your braid by curving the direction of your braid parallel to the hair line at the nape of the neck.

7. 8.

After reaching both sides of your head continue the braid downward as a regular non-french style would be. When you run out of hair to braid, secure with a clear elastic. Spread the braid apart to make it larger and then wrap the braid around itself to make

a bun. Lastly, secure the bun with hair colored pins and your are ready to go!

Editors note: The braid is much easier to do with longer hair.

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine 9

eDesign

Job # 13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 8:58 AM

Template

eDesign R

Edited

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Odd Page

Cute new do’s DIY braids By Lauren Bennett

With the coming of spring, summer and all things new maybe getting a new hairstyle or looking at new things to do with your hair might be a good change too. Below are some cute spring and summer hairstyles for both short and long hair.

tying it off with an elastic.

backside bumps along the braid, also called the elbows. DIY Faux Waterfall Headband 6. Grab the outside edge of For short or the very first stitch and pull it Photo courtesy of pinterest.com long hair 1. Begin with your hair curled. 2. On your preferred side DIY Dutch Accent Ponytail create a deep For short and long hair side part. 1.Part your hair on whatever 3.Next, create side is desired a small section 2.Begin by picking up a of hair next to medium size section of hair the deep part at the top near your forehead, line, and begin and start a Dutch braid. a regular three 3.While loosely holding the strand braid. hair, go back and flatten the 4. Braid down braid by pulling the folds of about eight the braid lightly. inches and 4.Then proceed and continue secure the braiding the strands with a braid with a simple three stranded braid small hair and finish it by tying it with a elastic. elastic. 5. On the side 5.Next pull the rest of your of the braid hair up into a ponytail, high or closest to the low depending on your taste, crown, you will and don't forget to add the be working braid in with the ponytail with the

away from the braid a little bit, and sticking your pointer finger and thumb through the hole you just created. 7. Now grab a small section of hair from the front of your head by your forehead and pull it through the loop and towards the back of your head. 8.Continue steps six and seven for each elbow of the braid until you have reached the end of your other elbow (usually five-six sections) 9. Next take the end of the braid and tuck it under the hair on the side/back, and secure into place with a bobby pin 10. Allow the hair to fall back over the top of the braid. 11. Finally, add hairspray.

An example of a faux waterfall braid.

Style comes with a price Boys open up about fashion By Alexis Radun and Allison Brown Girls’ style may be important, but have you ever thought about the boys? With the weather changing every day in Northern Virginia, even the boys at Battlefield have many different styles they like to wear. From dressing ‘preppy’ with khakis and nice shirts, to dressing ‘athletic’ with athletic shorts and t-shirts, every boy has his favorite style. Senior Michael White says, “I shop for my own clothing, I don’t typically have a budget. I just pick out clothes that are good for

Job#

working, [as] I work daily at Honey Baked Ham. My favorite brands to buy clothes from include Vineyard Vines, Polo, and Nike. I try to keep my style consistent everyday, preppy and somewhat athletic” Freshman Nick Chaky says, “I like to dress casual every day! I think my style is amazing and unexplainable. My favorite brands to wear are Guy Harvey, Costa, and Vineyard Vines. In the area, my favorite place to shop at is the Leesburg Outlets. I feel like my style makes me look like Matthew McConaughey.”

Sophomore Jake Dedekind adds on to the conversation by saying, “My mom comes shopping with me because she has the money, but I usually don’t shop on a budget, if I like something, then I get it.” Much like White, Dedekind says, “I shop at Polo and Vineyard Vines but I get most of my pants at American Eagle.” Lastly, Dedekind adds, “I usually wear the same style every day, but sometimes I bum it out.” Sophomore Tyler Solomon says, “Yes, I shop for my own clothes, but I do

shop on a budget. If I have enough money for it, I will get it.” Solomon says he likes to shop at, “Nike, Under Armour, Guy Harvey, and Vineyard Vines. Usually I keep the same style everyday.” From Vineyard Vines to Nike, the boys at Battlefield have their preferred style to wear most, if not everyday. No matter how pricey it is, the boys will go for it as long as they like it.

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine

13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 9:01 AM

Template

10 Even Page

eDesign eDesign L

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Edited

Dying to dye your hair? Consider the pros and cons before deciding By Jessica Kronzer and Kelsey Ainslie Many students turn to hair dye as a form of self expression. Although many choose neutral colors that look natural to spice up their looks, others break out bold colors to liven their styles. Some students, however, regret making the life changing decision to permanently dye their hair because of the damages from hair dye. Sophomore Eric Thomas does not support the use of hair dye entirely for men. In his experience, hair dye is, “fun for like ten minutes.” A downside to dying your hair is the long-

lasting effect, because once you dye it there is no way to regain the natural shade that the hair had before. On the other hand, girls who dye their hair may feel differently than boys. Freshman Hayley Miller has experimented with hair dye before. For Miller, hair dye is the perfect option. “Sometimes, I just get bored with my hair,” says Miller. Dousing hair with lemon juice (sold in squirt bottles at any grocery store) is another option. In order for this method to work, one must squirt juice in hair and sit in the sun. The hair will be

exposed to the sun with the juice in it and lighten as a result. The process is easier on hair than hair dye, but is not as effective. “It took days and I hardly saw a difference,” says Miller. In her opinion, lightening with lemon juice is not worth the time and it is slimy to touch. Why not just dye with permanent dye? Junior Karli Chipps recently decided to dye her hair blond. Chipps explains, “I wanted to dye my hair because growing up I was naturally a blond but as I grew up it got darker so I dyed it to keep [it blond].”

Chipps does not believe using lemon juice is a good alternative because “it never comes out right. It always comes out too light or too dark.” Hair dye can be a solution for those looking for a permanent change with hair. However, alternatives such as extensions, lemon juice, or hair chalk are useful for temporary or minor changes to hair.

Photo Courtesy of creativecommons.org

By Regan Buckley Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine 11

eDesign

Job # 13078-053 School Battlefield High School 5/5/15 9:01 AM

Template

eDesign R

Edited

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Odd Page

Drinking and Driving By Emily Balog and Theo Key

Legally, there is a no tolerance for drinking and driving. In Virginia, you can be convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence) if your BAC, or blood alcohol content, is 0.02 if you are under 21, or 0.08 if you are over 21. Your first offense, you can get a minimum of five days in jail, a minimum $250 fine and a one year license suspension. For your second offense, you can get twenty days to a year in jail, a minimum $500 fine, and a three year license suspension. Lastly, for your third offense you can a minimum of 6 months in jail, minimum $1,000 fine, and

your license suspended indefinitely. With prom coming up, the school tends to put out more of an awareness towards drinking and driving. “The weekend before prom they usually put out a beat up car outside and they reiterate the fact to be smart” said junior Tommy DeAngelus. 54% of students have four or more drinks on prom night according to edgarsnyder.com. People say “Oh, I'm fine, I'm fine but little do they know that even after one [drink] it affects your driving” says senior Brendon Boney. “The school and community do not really do anything to make drinking and driving more aware to the public” says senior Lauren Reheuser. Yes, they do some things around holidays and other events such as prom. But drinking and driving is a year round problem. “I definitely

think we should have more campaigns out, maybe like a more available taxi service or a number you can call so if you are drunk you don’t have to drive home” stated Reheuser. The community and school usually take more precaution after a tragedy has already taken place. “I don't think the school has done much recently. They did when we lost a couple students a couple years back and they made it aware and tried to do something about it, but I don’t remember their initiative” said junior Tommy DeAngelus. Drinking and driving is one of the world’s many problems that is usually taken more seriously after a tragedy has already happened. If it happens that you run into a drunk driver on the road or suspect a drunk driver,

look out for these signs according to madd.org. Quick acceleration or deceleration, tailgating, weaving or zig-zagging across the road, driving anywhere other than on a road designated for vehicles, almost striking an object, curb, or vehicle, stopping without cause or erratic braking, drifting in and out of traffic lanes, signaling that is inconsistent with driving actions, slow response to traffic signals (e.g. sudden stop or delayed start), straddling the center lane marker, driving with headlights off at night, swerving, driving slower than 10 mph below the speed limit, turning abruptly or illegally, driving into opposing traffic on the wrong side of the road. Be safe on the roads to avoid tragedy.

Hip-hop dances taking over By Simon Moon Twitter and Vine are destinations where users can post short videos of them dancing to music. Hip-hop dances have been recently growing in popularity, and students may even see people doing these moves in real life. Three of the most well known dances are the ‘whip’, ‘yeet’, and the ‘naenae’. Senior Steven Siakam says, “I can whip, nae-nae but I don’t yeet. I also drop [dance]… it’s like the whip, except you point both hands downwards.” The “whip” is when someone leans their body on one side while having one arm extended outward. The “yeet” is when arms are swung downward

Job#

at a diagonal angle. The “nae-nae” is a move where a person is somewhat squatted and they wave their arm in the air with their back leaned backwards. Siakam says, “[I dance because] if the music is really cranking I just have to dance but sometimes I just do it cause it’s icy.” These dances are more common on social media when people want to dance to new, trendy music. Senior Kiwi Franklin, for example, first found the “whip” on Vine user Vanilla Trill's account. “I found this guy, and I thought he was really cute. And he turned out to be a really good dancer,” says Franklin. “Then I realized when I lived in Texas, he was like, fifteen

minutes away from me. So I started watching his Vines and I saw him doing the whip, and I thought, 'okay, this is cool.'” The “whip”, says Franklin, can be done anywhere. “When there's music,” she says. An example

of trendy music would be the remix to “Little Einsteins’” theme song. Vine and Twitter exploded when many people posted their dance to the remix. Siakam states, “If [Little Einsteins”] was played, you best believe I was cranking; but I know a lot of people downloaded [that]. I heard it a lot on Twitter.” Fads like twerking and the “dougie” have come and gone, but as these trends show, new dances are constantly popping up. As prom nears, students are sure to take note of these dances and their growing popularity. Time will tell what dance sweeps the school next.

photo courtesy of pixgood.com

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine

13078-053 School Battlefield High School 4/30/15 10:33 AM

Template

12 Even Page

eDesign eDesign L

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Edited

photo courtesy of Madison McVeigh

#tbt

pizababy.com

flickr.com

Students look back at their childhood memories

Infographics by Thomas Kelly

By Cassidy Lee Magic existed when we were little. Running downstairs to see the gifts from Santa, checking under the pillow to find a shiny coin, but no tooth! Falling asleep on a car ride home, and waking up the next morning in bed. We used to overflow with enthusiasm for the smallest things. Bob Marley’s quote described our lives every day when he sang “Don’t worry about a thing, ‘cause every little thing, is gonna be alright”. No diets, no deadlines, no selfdeprecation. “My favorite memory is when I would watch Berenstein Bears and George Shrinks on TV. They were the shows I liked the most,” says freshman Abby Morgan. A lot of kids would watch TV, play outside, or play on the computer. A game everyone used to love was Webkinz, because the online code came with a stuffed animal. However, a child’s first stuffed animal is often their most loved one. Says Morgan, “I had a stuffed duck named ‘Duckie’ and he was my favorite.” Many children slept over at Grandma’s house, eating foods that mom and dad never bought and playing games all day long. Morgan also says, “I liked to play Parcheesi because the pieces were fun to play with. I liked that one game with the little plastic cherries and the buckets… HiHo Cherry-O! That’s what it

was called.” “I always liked when my mom went out and my dad put on old rock songs. He played them really loud and we danced around in the living room like idiots,” says freshman Michael Castell. The first music we ever listened to was introduced by our parents. “My favorite song was In-A-Gadda-DaVida by Iron Butterfly,” he says. The best part of being a kid was enjoying it while you had it. The TV shows that late 90’s kids watched are not airing anymore, and there have even been petitions to bring them back on a throwback channel. Says Castell “I liked Spongebob Squarepants.” This show has been around for 17 years though. One show that Castell also enjoyed was Tom and Jerry, on Cartoon Network. “I want Tom and Jerry back so I can watch it again,” he says. However, Morgan says, “I would bring back when my mom made apple pancakes or put rosemary bread in the toaster and melt butter on it.” Everyone had their favorite snack, whether it was mainstream like apples and peanut butter, or crazy like eggs and ketchup. “My favorite snack was ham sandwiches, because I remember in kindergarten we did this ‘all about me’ thing and I put ham sandwiches on it. I also liked apples a lot,” Morgan adds.

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine 13

eDesign

Job # 13078-053 School Battlefield High School 4/30/15 10:33 AM

Template

eDesign R

Edited

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Odd Page

Ways to beat the heat By: Sam Scott

Summer is coming, and many people plan on using the majority of their time to sleep in and watch TV. Get up off the couch and get moving. There are many things that can be done to fill in spare time and have a lot of fun doing so. ConcertsJiffy Lube Live is open almost twice per week, all summer. Some very popular artists will be performing, and people will flock to the concerts. On June 20, Jimmy Buffet & The Coral Reffer Band will be playing. June 26/27 holds Luke Bryan, Randy Houser, and Dustin Lynch. On July 2 Def

Leppard, Styx, and Tesla are playing together, which is sure to be a good time. The list goes on, and all concerts can be viewed on the Official Jiffy Lube Live Website.

Kings Dominion, a park in Doswell about 90 minutes south, is ever popular for its great rides and exceptional atmosphere. In Williamsburg, a longer, three hour drive, sits Busch Gardens, one of Baseball Gamethe oldest, yet most Everyone loves baseball entertaining theme parks in the country. Themed around games. Warm weather, European countries, some of good food, and live action combined for the experience the park still has its glory from decades ago, but new of a lifetime every day. The installations bring people in Washington Nationals and every year. the Baltimore Orioles will If a long car ride isn’t a play many, many games at problem, the 3.5-4 hour trip their home fields during the up to Jackson, NJ will surely summer months, and fan pay off. The thrills waiting at support is always welcome by the two teams, parks, and Six Flags Great Adventure are fantastic. Known for cities. holding the tallest rollercoaster in the world, Kingda Amusement ParkKa, Six Flags draws in many Not too far away from fun-seeking tourists every the homely Haymarket is a few thrill rides, some carnival year. games, and a day of fun.

HikingMany local mountain ranges provide a wonderful opportunity to get out, breathe in the fresh air, and experience nature close up. High Point is a local hot-spot, but is a relatively short hike, topping out at a couple miles. A lengthier hike, Old Rag, is known as the most rigorous hike in the state of Virginia. Going ‘off the beaten path’ is expected at Old Rag, and natural tunnels, staircases, bridges, hallways, and more await on this nine mile trek. White Oak Canyon is also a popular attraction, and, in only five miles, holds many streams, rivers, and beautiful waterfalls. A natural waterslide waits near the end of the trail, and is known as a fun way to end a relatively easy day.

Getting your summer body

By: Grant Donaldson

Photo courtesy of: Losethosepoundz.com

Job#

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine

13078-053 School Battlefield High School 4/30/15 11:39 AM

Template

14 Even Page

eDesign eDesign L

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Edited

Let the park open King’s Dominion is opening for the season

By Lauren Bennett The beginning of November was a sad time for students who love visiting the oh-so-famous King’s Dominion, as it closed the gates, and slowed all the rides to a complete stop for the season. During the last week in March, they started to test the rides, and made sure everything ran smoothly, so they could open up the gates again for the 20152016 season on March 29th. The Park opened its gates the same week as spring break, which gave many students the opportunity to spend part of their spring break having a blast and flying around on some crazy thrill rides around the park. King’s Dominion is kicking the 2015-2016 season off with their second annual Spring Bloom Festival. This started on April 3 and will last through May 3. The park has transformed the well known International Street, seen directly once entering into the park, into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors. Junior Andrew Schlegal said, “I have gone during their big spring events before, and it's just a bit more fun than usual!” Kings Dominion will be making a very promising attempt to make their park the place people want to spend their time at over the course of spring and summer. However, the fun does not only end there, it is only

better: the park will be having more exciting events occurring throughout the rest of spring and summer. From special live music performances to specific concerts, King’s Dominion can be a great way to spend time with friends and family while having a blast of Spring excitement. This includes unique food and beverage tastings around the Royal Fountain and jaw dropping entertainment from sunrise to sunset. Do not forget about the amazing rides as well. There is the Intimidator 305, which has a 300 foot drop at a 85 degree angle while going 90 mph. Another well known coaster is the Volcano, which goes 75 mph and shoots 155 feet up out of the top of the giant crater. Along with all of their thrill rides in the spring and summer, King’s Dominion opens up its Soak City section which is a water park. This year, they have added a few new water slides to the mix in Soak City. One of the new slides is called Paradise Plunge and will have riders step into one of the three chambers and wait anxiously for the floor to drop out from underneath their feet, which will send them slipping and sliding through loops and s-curves after the almost vertical free

fall drop. Junior Aimee Trettle said “I love the water park at King's Dominion and cannot wait to go test out the new slides!” The spring season might just be a great time for students to go check out what King’s Dominion has in store

for everyone this year. From exciting spring events to live concerts, even new water slides in Soak City. It is a great way for friends and family to get away for the day and have some fun. A single day ticket costs only $39.99 this year, which is the lowest they have ever sold single day tickets for. If students plan on going more than once over the course of spring, summer and fall, then considering investing in a season pass might be a wise decision. It ends up costing more to buy a single pass every time, than buying a season pass which is only six payments of $17.50 or $105. The season pass covers unlimited admission into the park and waterpark throughout the season as

well as free parking. King’s Dominion is open and waiting for those ready to have some fun! Admission Prices for the upcoming season: Single-Day Ticket: $39.99 (a new all-time low record) Season Pass: $105 overall or 6 payments of $17.50 This park is a great spot for family and friends to have unsurpassed amounts of fun that is sure to leave an impressionable mark on the hearts and minds of those who

enter the King's Dominion gates and brave the roller-coasters and other attractions they have to offer. If you are heading to KD, buckle up and get ready for the time of your life. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine 15

eDesign

Job # 13078-053 School Battlefield High School 4/30/15 11:57 AM

Template

eDesign R

Edited

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Odd Page

Job#

Inside 15000 Battlefield High School News Magazine

13078-053 School Battlefield High School 4/29/15 10:18 AM

Template

16 Even Page

eDesign eDesign L

Black Ink

Includes Spot Color(s)

Process 4 Color (CMYK)

Edited