October inside 15000 by Battlefield High School

Battlefield High School student news magazine

Volume 2, Issue 1 October 2014

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15000 HOMECOMING MADNESS Getting excited for Spirit Week and homecoming page 10

STARTING OFF WITH A

BANG Students and staff greet a new year page 5

FURY IN FERGUSON

Bobcats weigh in on the controversy page 8

1 6 BRAVE ENTREPRENEURS Haymarket greets new businesses PAGE Volume 2, Issue 1 October 2014

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PATRONS Sydney Guyton - Jennifer Guyton - Simon Moon - Susan McPhatter - Scott Family - Saburnia Thistle

contents

ON THE COVER

STARTING OFF WITH A BANG...... 5

BRAVE ENTREPRENEURS..... 6

FURY IN FERGUSON...... 8

8 10 MINUTES? MORE LIKE 33 HOURS...... page 4 Mixed feelings on the built-in snow day “cushion”

THE SPECTATOR...... page 5 Giving students a voice

ON THE RISE AND ON THE MEND...... page 7 Bull Run retreat for Wounded Warriors takes big steps

ISIS CRISIS...... page 9 What exactly is going on in the Middle East?

HOMECOMING MADNESS...... pages 10-11

OTHER FEATURES

Pep rallies, proposal ideas, budget dresses, and more

“GRINDING WITH MY SQUAD”...... page 12 The football team is back and better than ever

MEET THE GOLF TEAM...... page 13 Shining the spotlight on one of our least-known teams

BATTLEFIELD'S NEWEST FACES...... page 14-15 Getting to know the school's newest staff

COVER PHOTO Varsity players Matt Gallagher (10) and Nicky Potter (56) carry the American

STAFF 2014-2015 EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Jayne Ross McKenna Roper DESIGN EDITOR Justin Michna BUSINESS MANAGER Lauren Ainslie SECTION EDITORS Kelsey Ainslie, Shelby Cesario, Kirsten DeZeeuw, Grant Donaldson, Lily Korpella, Jessica Kronzer, Alexandra Paoli, Catie Villavicencio STAFF WRITERS Marissa Alessi, Claudia Almeda, Inez Asiama, Emily Balog, Lily Bartone, Lauren Bennett, Sidney Brooks IV, Allison Brown, Regan Buckley, Kayla Coleman, Becca Davis, Jake Dedekind, Alyssa Estrellado, Jordan Fleming, Kiwi Franklin, Megan Guthrie, Sydney Guyton, Charis Hadgikinitas, Danielle Harrington, Brandon Hoagland, Emma Hummer, Thomas Kelly,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

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flag onto our football field at September's patriotism- themed game. Volume 2, Issue 1 October 2014

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Just 10 minutes? More like 33 hours

By Kelsey Ainslie and Jessica Kronzer

The extra ten minutes added to every school day in preparation for snow days is posing a big controversy at our school. Some think the extra time is a smart way to prepare for another big snowy winter, but others think the precaution is too severe. Many are asking what will happen to the snow days if the winter is a bust. Will the extra ten minutes be for nothing?

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not fun because when you're counting down for the end of the day and [there are] ten more minutes, it’s just too long,” says Palmer. Hayley Miller disagrees with fellow freshman Palmer and states that she thinks the extra ten minutes is beneficial. She says, “I feel like it gives us more snow days, so it’s good in a way, because you don’t really notice it and we don’t have

I feel thirty three hours is a lot of time I could spend doing other things.

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to make more time up in the summer.” After last year’s snow days caused a shorter summer, many students are happy for the cushion that the extra ten minutes adds to the school schedule. Miller was surprised that each day’s extra ten minutes add up to thirty three hours by the end of the school year. She comments, “I feel like that is a lot of time compared to how little it feels.” Indeed, it seems many students were unaware how much the extra time adds up. Sophomore Christina High, however, agrees Photo by Lauren Ainslie with Palmer that Senior Misha Jones pretends to step on the dreaded the county’s

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McKenna Palmer, a freshman, sides with most students and says, “I’m not a fan of it [the extra ten minutes].” Many students at Battlefield have trouble seeing any benefits from the extra time. “Ten minutes is

10 minutes.

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Taylor Downing shows her dislike with the extra 10 minutes added to the end of the school day. choice to add ten minutes to the school day is excessive. “Every couple years there is a big storm, like last year, and this year we’re not really going to need it. It's just going to be a lot of extra time and [a] waste,” she says. As far as the ten minutes adding up, she says, “I feel thirty three hours is a lot of time that I could spend doing other things.” She does hope the ten minutes will have some benefit, though. “I hope they don’t add extra days on like they did last year because they have the extra ten minutes,” she says. Dakota Dalton, a junior, agrees with High and says “I feel that adding ten minutes on to the school day is unnecessary.” Prince William County has not used any snow days yet, leaving many to wonder why they have already added time. However, others believe it is wise precaution

set to protect the summer. Senior Trent Neely says, “I wouldn’t mind going home earlier, but at the same time, if it saves us from having to add on to the end of the school year because of snow, then I’m okay with it.” Like most students, he was initially unaware of how much the ten minutes add up. “Wow,” he says. “That’s a lot.” Neely also comments, “I think that what we should honestly do is if we don’t use snow days, we should be given that back at the end of the year.” Until the end of the winter, students will not know for sure if the extra ten minutes are useful. However, the extra time does leave room for plenty of snow days and plenty of room for summer. Even if there are limited snow days this winter, at least Battlefield students can be guaranteed a full length summer.

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Starting off with a BANG By Lauren Milloy

There are many exciting things happening this time of the year. Freshmen are overcoming their fears about starting high school, juniors and sophomores are getting

through another year, and seniors are becoming more and more excited for graduation. Other than just the usual starting school procedures,it is also an

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Seniors Joey Ruppel, Neil Doshi, Andrew Powell, Mitchell Wright, Kyle Challberg, C.J. Hyer, Anthony Fraga, Jack Ryan, and Jett Manning support the football team at this year's Pink Out.

exciting time of the year because of things happening around and outside of school, like football and homecoming. A lot of people’s favorite time of the year is football season. Every Friday night, students get into the school spirit and support the team, even for away games. It's especially fun when there’s a certain theme for each game. Pink out on October 19th was a huge success! Sophomore Madison Hudson said, “I think we should do more [pink outs] because there are so many people dressed up and supporting our school and the cause.” For most underclassmen and some

upperclassmen too, homecoming can also be something to really look forward to. The school always comes up with themes and decorates the gym amazingly for the dance, and students that attend really appreciate that. It's even more special when students are “proposed to” in a clever way. Senior Makayla Key says, “It is a really good feeling knowing that someone took the time to come up with a cute and creative way to ask you to homecoming.” No matter what grade Bobcats are in, these seem like the things that are exciting students the most.

The Spectator By Lauren Ainslie

The purpose of the column is to cover each month a different issues that is valid to students like SAT, senioritis, SOL's, midterms, the possibilities are endless. Late nights, quizzes, homework and the joy of studying. Welcome back to school, Battlefield! With the start of school comes all the problems and worries we left in June. Some of us might be going into our final year, some might be starting the oh-so anticipated junior year, while others are floating through sophomore year and still other face their year as newbies. No matter what, we all can relate to the stress school brings on us. It seems like teachers continue to place more and more homework on us. The problem is most of us have all that homework times seven, for seven different classes. Then there's the end goal of our time here: to get into a prestigious college. But is the hype of the decision overrated? What if you do not get into the school of your dreams? Is all the time spent stressing over that one point or one quiz really worth it anymore? Volume 2, Issue 1 October 2014

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Haymarket's bravest entrepreneurs The newest businesses in our area By Alyssa Estrellado This community is tight knit, and always ever-sofriendly, so why not go out to support the brave new entrepreneurs who have set

for itself; it’s healthy, delicious, has mouthwatering flavor. Sophomore Anna Carver is interested in Moe’s and states, “I like Mexican food a lot, and tacos are my favorite. I would go to Moe’s and maybe I could like them even more than the other places.”

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up shops in the area? New businesses are popping up all over the place and are about to be the hottest new spots of the Haymarket and Gainesville area. These businesses have novelty and are great options for everyone. Over at “Shops at Stonewall” two very notable businesses have opened their doors: Moe’s Southwest Grill and Jersey Mike’s Subs. Moe’s takes a healthier twist on everyday meals that are typical for the Southwest region with vegetarian, lower calorie, and gluten-free options. As soon as one walks in through the door, they hear the signature rally cry, “Welcome to Moe’s!” Much like Chipotle and Qdoba they have an order line where the options are set along a prep table, but they became one of the top competitors by giving their food quirky names such as the “Joey bag of doughnuts” . The food speaks

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custom made jewelry, and gemstones for those who want to give their loved ones a gift just as unique and loved as they are. From earrings, bracelets, necklaces, they have it all at their newest location in Gainesville. There are two new businesses who have not yet opened their doors, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening October 20th and is supposed to be the epitome

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Jersey Mike’s Subs is also opening its doors right next to Moe’s and they are on the same level of awesome. Subs like the Chipotle Cheese Steak, the Big Kahuna Cheese steak, and veggie or traditional deli subs leave a customer wanting more. Jersey Mike’s, while similar to Subway, is unique because the close and intimate atmosphere. The Virginia Gateway has been extremely active with new retail. The Promenade opened in April 2014 and since then business there has been booming with new stores like Grace Jewelers. Grace Jewler's offers repairs for broken and

Capasso says. Perhaps the most exciting thing to open here in the area is JNJ Battlequest Laser Tag. They offer 10,000 square feet of the latest technology in laser tag with many game modes, including a Call of Duty like level. Along with game modes they offer a custom 5,200 square feet custom arena, just for 3D effects which have simulators that will actually shoot back at players. JNJ has been in the area since 2009, and offers these new additions as well as the HELIOS system, which is the only place in the area where this system is offered.

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of a finer dining while still being a reasonable price. They are not only just for the meat lovers, but they also offer gluten-free and vegetarian options, giving a gourmet spin on backyard favorites. The specialties range from trout, salmon, steaks, chicken breast, and pastas. “ I personally would like Firebirds if it had some inventive options, something exciting. It seems [as if] a restaurant like this would do great in our area, because it caters to so many people,“ sophomore Claire

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On the rise and on the mend Wounded Warrior retreat in Bull Run By Alie Poli

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is run by volunteers on fundraising, and donations. Senior and JROTC member Keni Aikau volunteered to be a part of the raising of the flags at the opening of the retreat says, “[I would volunteer here] because the wounded warriors deserve this and I’d love to help and the experience. With all the medical bills for the recovering soldiers, having all the free accommodations here is great and it’s a great convenience for the families.” SOWW has also set up a ‘Visiting Chef Program,’ as well as multiple other amenities, to make families’ stays as comfortable as possible. There will also be a independent residential EMT and a from the Wounded retreat head who will Warrior Project, (SOWW), ensure that the retreat they support the runs smoothly. In addition, same patriotic cause of multiple other local integrating injured soldiers attractions have agreed to back into everyday life. help out and donate their The retreat is completely time and admissions to free to visiting families and their businesses. m ht

Coming soon to the Haymarket area is a new retreat, but it is not for your average camping trip. This retreat, called Serving Our Wounded Warriors (SOWW) is specialized for injured soldiers and their families while they are recovering at Walter Reed Military Medical Center and Fort Belvoir. The family retreat is currently in the process of renovating and fundraising, and it hopes to open on Memorial Day in 2015. “We visit the soldiers in Walter Reed and Fort Belvoir and decided we wanted to do something more, and we figured this was something they really needed,” says John Dominick, SOWW vice president. The renovations in progress are going to make the 11,000 square foot home completely handicap accessible. This includes an elevator that gives recovering soldiers the ability to visit the game rooms and physical

addition of more cabins, stables for housing family pets and equestrian therapy horses, and hiking trails. “[The retreat] gives them the chance to be with them a chance to be

You can help by becoming a volunteer or participating in some of their upcoming events. -Oct. 6th: Golf Tournament Fundraiser and Golf Ball Helicopter Drop @ DVCC

-Dec. 6th/7th: Various gift giving holiday parties @ Fort Belvoir and Walter Reed

-Oct. 11th: -For more Inaugural Cycling information, please Charity Ride @ Bull go to Run Warrior Retreat http://www.willing warriors.org/ Volume 2, Issue 1 October 2014

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Fury in Ferguson

By Lily Korpella and Catie Villavicencio Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, lost his life after being shot by police officer Darren Wilson on August 9, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown had been accused of robbing a convenience store, and though the accusation warranted police assistance and arrest; was it something that Brown should have been shot for? It has been said that Brown was fighting for Wilson’s gun when shots were fired, though others are saying Brown in no way was fighting for the gun. Brown was shot a total of six times, in which two shots were to the head. With all the information coming out about the shooting many have had time to create their own opinions on the situation. The tragic event has also caused controversy at Battlefield; the students and staff have a lot to say about it. The recent shooting has quickly turned into a conflict about race, it has been said Brown was targeted due to the color of his skin. Sophomore Aubrey Dosky, among others, shares the same view on race being a

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major contributor to the fatal Junior Amirah Wright shooting. Dosky says, “If stated, “No matter the race, it Brown had been white the is not necessary to shoot outcome would have been someone multiple times different, I think his life would resulting in their death,” have been spared.” It is Wright paused and thought since Brown was continued, “It is bringing on black, Wilson had a prejudice the wrong type of media towards Brown resulting in a coverage, and rather being murder that may have not viewed as a race issue, it been so should be an issue easy if that Brown had someone been white. lost their When life, no the situation matter began to what unravel, their media color is.” coverage was limited Soon but as time after the progressed shooting, it began to the take over citizens headlines all of over the America country. erupted The into an photo courtesy of creativecommons.org headlines immediately turned uproar it into a tragic story of racism, and began to protest all and how Brown’s death was across the nation. The cause wrong. However, many feel behind the protests ranged that the focus has become from stopping the racism to too much on race and not making a stand on how enough on the fact that wrong it was for Wilson to someone lost their life in an have taken a life. Many of unnecessary shooting. the protests came to quick

forces came in and threatened the protesters. Physical Education and Health teacher Kris White said, “People should be able to conduct a peaceful protest without all the fear of a militarized police force threatening them. The local government should do more to make sure people can protest without violence.” There are still a few people who are not ready to create an opinion on the situation because they believe there is a lack of consistency in the stories that have been publicized. Junior Trenton Winstead says, “It’s hard to have a real opinion when there are so many stories and views on it. What went down was tragic but I do not have a real opinion towards it as of now.” Whatever one believes about the Ferguson situation, it is certainly a tragic and unfortunate event. Most agree that Wilson did not have the right to take away Brown’s life, whether he stole or not. As White stated, “Hands up, don’t shoot!”

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ISIS Crisis

What's really going on in the Middle East By: Grant Donaldson and Kirsten DeZeeuw Beheading is not just a thing that happens in video games or in movies. For the past ten years the country has dealt with extremist groups such as Al-Qaeda, but much more recently a group has emerged that not only has the US in a tangle but also Al-Qaeda. Osama bin Laden even wrote a note warning his group about how dangerous this group could be. “In the letter, Bin Laden reportedly called for Al-Qaeda to sever all ties with the group due to its extreme brutality. He added that ISIS's blatant disregard for civilian life was likely to damage the reputation of Al-Qaeda should the groups remain associated, ” stated the The Jerusalem Post. This group, The Islamic State of Iraq in Syria, also known as ISIS, is an increasingly growing organization that threatens

not only the interests of the United States, but of many other countries. History teacher Mr. Cunningham describes them as, “a group that straddles the Syrian Iraqi North region hoping to establish their own caliphate or region.” For the past two years the government has known about ISIS, but the group of extremists did not become a focus of the American public until a couple of weeks ago American journalists, Stephen Sotloff, followed by Stephen Foley, were beheaded. ISIS is also claiming parts of Iraq and Syria as their own, announcing their territory as a new country or state. According to independent.co.uk, “A major development in jihadist history occurred this weekend as the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS) declared the reestablishment of the caliphate (or succession) with their leader; Abu Bakr alBaghdadi.” Even with all of the activity the group is doing, Cunningham brings up an interesting point, saying “at present, I don't see much of an affect on the Photo courtesy of creativecommons.org

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country. However this sort of attention on an Islamic group could undoubtedly bring negative attention to American Muslims.” However there is more to the plan than economics. Daniel Byman, from Slate.com says, “The jihadist group’s extreme ideology calls for killing or subjugating not only Christians and Jews, but also many Muslims,” which the world may have gotten a glimpse of the new “covert or die” tactics they are using to gain power. Earlier this year, president Obama gave a speech about his thoughts and actions towards ISIS,”I don't want to put the cart before the horse,” Obama told reporters during a White House news briefing, “We don't have a strategy yet,” published in the CNN World. Until recently, all the public knew was that there was no strategy on fighting the terrorist threat. Freshman Nathan Ray thinks that, “instead of saying that we will not be intimidated by ISIS, he [the president] should say that this will not be tolerated and we will do whatever it takes to stop the reign of terror.” On the evening of

Wednesday, September 10th, the president decided it was time to take action and make his plan clear. The United States was to lead a broad coalition in the fight against the group, expanding the aerial campaign into northern Syria, the base of ISIS. The US also committed to sending 475 more US personnel to the troubled region, but Obama was adamant in saying they will be in a non-combatant, advisory role for Kurdish fighters and Iraqi security personnel on the ground. ISIS causes a large threat to certain regions of the world, but officials are working hard to put an end to their terror. Senior Kortney Monks thinks there will not be much of an effect directly in the area, “but I think Obama might have the military go over there to try to stop it.” As always, the best hopes and wishes go to the Military who fight for freedom and for those who are under attack. Every day they give a constant sacrifice for the safety of the United States, not only to sustain freedom, but also to protect the county and others in need.

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Homecoming By Lauren Bennett Homecoming is right around the corner; from the homecoming football game to the actual dance, it is a part of high school that creates long lasting memories for students. Battlefield loves to make the week leading up to Homecoming a blast by having spirit days, a pep rally, the homecoming game, and the dance. Many students love Homecoming because it gives them a chance to have a great time with their friends and getting all decked out in fancy clothes. The school administration, staff, and student council also put a lot of work into making Homecoming enjoyable so the students can go and have an outstanding time. Homecoming is a great way for freshmen to get a feel for the high school experience. Now that they have moved up to their first

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year of high school, homecoming is a great way to show them what a high school dance is like and to have them comfortable for other events that will occur. Junior Andrew Schlegal says, “My freshman year here I was honestly hesitant about going to Homecoming. I

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everybody goes crazy. Junior Aimee Trettle mentioned, “The energy that travels through the stand is unbelievable, it makes the game ten times more fun than it already is.” Many students do not attend the Homecoming Dance, however, there are different alternatives if students do not go to the dance. Some people just hang out at home and have movie nights. Where as others go out and have fun with some of their friends that night too. Junior Hannah Morgan explains, “ Last year me and a few of my friends went out and got dinner then went to see a movie the same night as homecoming because not all of us wanted to attend. It turned out to be really fun!” With much effort from the student council, homecoming is expected to be phenomenal. From the game on October 17 to the dance on October 18, the Bobcats will be excited all week long.

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wasn't sure what it would be like but I ended up going and had a blast with a few of my friends.” The Homecoming football game, against Osbourn High School is an event for students and staff to really show off their school spirit and let the school’s Bobcat pride come out. The stands are filled and

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Pictured is a shot of last year's sophomore and junior classes at the 2013 fall pep rally.

Pep Rally

Getting into the spirit What to expect for the fall pep rally

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By McKenna Roper Everything about this year’s pep rally (performances, recognitions, activities and school spirit) will be new and improved. This year’s fall pep rally will truly be the first of its kind. The SCA has been planning this not-so-traditional event since summer time and will continue perfecting it until the moment students enter the gym for the pep rally. The biggest improvement from past years will be student involvement.

The students are given the opportunity to vote for spirit days and contests, compete with other classes and possibly get to join the new “hype squad.” “The members of the 'hype squad' will be responsible for pumping up the crowd and leading class cheers during both sessions of the pep rally,” explains junior Steven Tian and SCA president. The poll results for spirit days include Tuesday as “Get Up and Go” day and Wednesday as “Sports

Jersey” day; the pep rally games chosen were tug of war and singing challenge. The tug of war competition will require representatives from each class to pull the rope past the middle line. The first class to do so wins. A traditional favorite, the singing contest, will also occur in which each class is assigned a song, and the class that sings the best wins. Another feature that will probably be appreciated by

the staff, will be a behavior competition between classes. The stereotype of seniors bullying freshmen will be put to the test during this new contest. The class that provides the best etiquette will be rewarded, courtesy of the SCA. This year's pep rally will definitely be one to remember. Junior Keara Mackey and SCA secretary says, “I really hope everyone comes out and gets into the spirit.”

Homecoming proposal ideas By Jordan Richardson

“Dying for you”

“When pigs fly” “Sticky note car” “Candy Gram” “When pigs fly” is when you take pink balloons, draw pig faces on them. Then take any cardboard box, paint it pink and tie down the balloons to the box. Next to the box make a poster that reads, “I’d LOVE to go to homecoming with you … when pigs fly!”

Go to any local store, gather up as many sticky notes as you can ,then (while she’s somewhere not able to see her car) spell out a question asking her to go with you in the sticky notes. Then hide somewhere, wait for her to come out and see her hilarious reaction!

If you’re really tight on money you could always do a candy gram! Take regular poster board, come up with a little phrase asking her to go to homecoming with you, and incorporate candy as some words and then, voilà! You have a cute remember able way to ask her. Plus, what girl doesn’t like candy!

This one might require help from friends, but the idea is to transform her living room into a crime scene! First, spread caution tape wall to wall, then complete the room with the shape of a dead body made out of tape on the floor. Before she comes home, lay where the body tape is with flowers in hand. Have a poster in the back of the room saying “I’m dying to take you to homecoming!”

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Senior Mitchell Wright asks junior Abby Vega to homecoming .

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“Grinding with my squad” The boys are back and better than ever By Lauren Ainslie

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With a new school year comes a new season, new goals, and a new mind set. From day one of football practice, varsity captain Corey Parker had the boys going with his daily Snapchat “story” that read, “IT'S DAY ONE AND WE OUT HERE, GRINDING WITH MY SQUAD.” This year, Varsity football is ready as ever to take on the season. This year the team is especially focused. “Everyone is more committed to the same goal. There is an emphasis on the team, not just me, myself and I,” said senior Matt Gallgaher. The team is fortunate this year to be very senior heavy in all line ups. Since last November's loss against Langley in the playoffs, the boys have been hard at work. From offseason lifting, “two-a-days,”

said. This season's defense in particular has stepped up its game. The team's defense is led by seniors Andrew Naylor, Oswaru Ogabon, Noah Zentz, Jon Jacobs, Josh Newman, and Corey Parker and juniors Jakin Thorne, Parker Baddley, Zach DeCosta, and Collin Parker. Thorne, new to the team this year, has made a significant impact already. “I continue to make defensive plays to help the team out Photo Courtesy of Ireland Benavides this year,” he says. “Family” is a word most Junior Brendan Feehan prepares to kick the ball at the Patriotic Home people use to describe their Game. team atmosphere, and in college camps, and team against Hylton, Stonewall and football it feels like their camps, the team has Patriot. “With the countless reality. “The team means definitely been working hard hours in the weight room, everything. This is all I think this summer. Everyone can camps and training with about, 24 hours a day,” said agree that there will be even teammates, we have high junior Dakota Dalton. tougher games this year. The hopes for this season,” senior team says their toughest and captain Corey Parker “They are my second family. matches this season will be We always have each other's back,” added junior Brenden Feehan. “I have been playing with these kids for a long time, they will be lifelong friends,” said Parker. “We are like a family. We bicker and argue but at the end of the day we are a family,” said Gallagher. As the seasons change, the boys plan to stay together. They will continue to work as a team, with the help of fellow players and coaches to get better and make it as far as possible into the playoffs. “The team is the most important aspect,” says junior Connor Gately. It always comes first.”

The team bowing their heads to say a quick student-led good luck prayer before the big Pink Out game.

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The much needed introduction to the BHS golf team By Zoe Voettiner Many students may forget that golf is also a fall sport, but golf is so much more than meets the eye. The concentration needed to play this game is insane, and the remarkable Varsity Golf Team athletes work hard to make our school proud. Varsity’s top six that participate in matches are: Sophomore Otto Voettiner, senior Chad McCann, sophomore Hunter McVey, sophomore Tommy Bowie, sophomore Ryan Dieterle, and junior Thi Dao. The Battlefield Golf Team has a new coach this year, Jim Steigelman, who is the Assistant Golf Pro at Stonewall Golf Course. “I feel like I can help the team because I have played competitive golf before and I can show them the ropes,” says Coach Steigelman.

Golf team members,Otto Voettiner, Ryan Dietede, and Thi Dao become all conference champs. The team has nothing but compliments to say about their new coach. “He’s helped me as an individual so much with his skills; he just knows a lot about the

Sophomore Otto Voettiner striking the tee.

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game,” says McVey. Thi Dao also says “He’s helped so much with our strokes, not just with me but all the other players on the team as well.” Varsity players Chad McCann and Otto Voettiner, along with JV player Abby Witmer, all agree the new coach has helped them “tremendously” with mental game while playing in matches. Recently our varsity golf team played rival Patriot High School's golf team. The team played fabulously, and it seemed that nothing could stop them when they got on their game. Battlefield came out on top and beat the Patriot team in the match, which was played for a trophy called “the stick.” It is

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a great achievement for them to have won. Hopefully the team's future includes even more triumphs, including the esteemed state tournament. Voettiner and McCann both plan to place in the top five this year at States. Last year, they were the only two that qualified and represented Battlefield, with a tie for ninth place, in the state tournament. “I believe I’ve lead the team by pushing them to achieve their best score possible,” says Voettiner. While it may watched less than other sports, golf is clearly a competitive sport and well worth the spotlight.

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New administrators Rolling in the new year

By Justin Michna This year the students, faculty and staff of the school have the pleasure of welcoming three new administrators. These new assistant principals will be seen throughout the school year in various parts of the normal school day. Whether its patrolling the hallways or keeping the order during lunch, the admins make their presence known. They also do what everyone dreads - discipline and have additional serious responsibilities that come along with the job. Most, or almost all of the students, have no clue what to expect with each of the new administrators. For most students this is the first time they have new assistant principals in their school career. Here’s a little bit of each administrator: Mr. Hintosh, Mr. Smith, and Mrs.

Renberg.

So next time you see them in the halls, make sure to greet them warmly.

Mrs. Renberg is one of the new administrators. She previously was the forensics teacher here at the school before becoming an admin. Her reputation as an amazing teacher hopefully will carry over to being an admin. She is supervising English, HPE and Gifted departments and overseeing students with last names DjK. Her expectation for the new year is to have a meaningful, positive impact on students' education. As most teachers, Mrs. Renberg is obsessed with her chocolate. “I am a chocoholic, I start my day off

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with a piece of chocolate” So if someone's is in a pickle with her, maybe pick her up some chocolate to try to get on her good side. Another interesting fact about Mrs. Renberg is she grew up in Belarus before coming to America and she still talks to her childhood friends. Mrs. Renberg says she is a mixture of a “Thinker” and “Caregiver” personalaties which is welcoming to all students. This is her first year as an admin so she is certainly excited for the upcoming challenges that administrators must face throughout the year.

Mr. Hintosh comes from Stonewall Jackson High School where he was a teacher and an administrative intern. He will be the administrator who overlooks all the special education students and science classes in the school. When asked about his expectations for the new school year Mr. Hintosh commented “to have a great and successful school year.” This is probably an important expectation for all admins as their job is to make ensure a smooth running school year. With

new people, students have to figure out what that person is like. Mr. Hintosh says he’s “a fair and reliable person” and “excited to become a part of the Bobcat family” which is helpful for those who have to meet with him for any reason. He wanted to become an administrator after filling in for another administrator over at Stonewall. Looking forward for the opportunity to be a full time admin, Histosh talked about how he “enjoyed the challenges of problem solving and helping others on an administrative level.”

Mr. Smith previously taught social studies at Osbourn Park High School where he was teaching for over a decade. This year Mr. Smith is supervising World languages, Head Start, Career and Technical Education and students with last names L-Reg. Since the beginning of the new school year Mr. Smith has said he has “truly felt welcomed by the students, teachers, counselors, secretaries and fellow administrators.” This is something students should be proud of, because being able to welcome new administrators with open

arms allows for cooperation and easy interactions. For this school year Mr. Smith is excited to maintain the success the school has seen since its opening in 2004. Asked something unique about himself, Mr Smith didn’t hesitate to state “I am a native New Englander (born and raised in Connecticut) and an avid Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics fan!” Mr. Smith takes his job as an admin very seriously, but he is very approachable and is willing to find the best in everyone. He wants to be an administrator because he wants to help students prepare for the future that is ahead of them.

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Welcoming the new teachers By Jayne Ross About a month ago, over 2400 students packed up their backpacks, made their lunches, said goodbye to summer, and tried to squeeze in a few hours’ sleep before the day they had been dreading for months: the first day of school. For some, it was a particularly big day, as it marked the start of their high school careers. Others began the day already wishing it was time to graduate. And then there were a select few people for whom the first day of school had its own special significance— not students, but teachers preparing to take on classes at Battlefield for the first time. This year, Battlefield added several new teachers to its already large staff. One of them is the school’s first new Latin teacher in six years. Kendra Yount, more affectionately known as Magistra by her students, has handed over the task of teaching Latin I to Sarah

Davis, a first-year teacher who hails from East Carolina University. “I’ve been teaching all the levels of Latin for the last few

generating a lot of buzz within the Bobcat community is Gregory Oaks. Oaks has

“[Mr. Oaks] has got high standards to live up to, but he’s willing to fight for it so I will too.

years, so, yes, I’ve been busy!” exclaims Yount. “I am so pleased to have found just the right person to help our Latin program grow and flourish.” “I love Latin,” says Davis. “Nobody ever thinks it's important, but it really is.” Another new teacher

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stepped into the role of a band teacher as well as that of a marching band director, positions previously held by Matthew Brodt until last year, when Regina LaValley took his place. It’s no secret that Brodt shaped the school’s

marching band into one of the finest in the state, and students are still getting used to his absence. Oaks, however, says that he feels fairly confident coming into Battlefield on the heels of such a legacy. “I do not feel any pressure at all and I look forward to leading the band here into its future,” he says. According to students, he looks like he’s going to do just fine. “He has a great ear, and he has musicality down to a science,” says senior Caroline Mohan, who plays mellophone in the marching band. “He’s got high standards to live up to, but he’s willing to fight for it so I will too.” Oaks, Davis, and their fellow teachers have high standards to live up to indeed. But one month into the school year, they look like they already have a solid year ahead.

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