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Outlook Written by the CRAZIES for the CRAZIES
Showcase
Cancoming
A+ Program
Winter Sports
Basketball Victories
Collecting for a cause
Central gains status
Indians triumph
Boys and girls varsity basketball teams take on city rivals in the annual basketball showcase.
Student government sponsors the annual canned food drive event.
After years of work, Central finally gains A+ Program status.
Girls swimming, wrestling, and boys and girls basketball compete in their season openers.
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Sunday 1 New Year’s Day
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5 4 6 Back to School! BB (Fr/JV) Layfeyette (Home) BB- Park Hill FrBB- Win(JV/V) Home netonka (Home) 5:30/7pm 5:30/7
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9 FrGB- Liberty North (Home) 5:30/7
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18 SoBB- P.H. Home 4 pm FrGB- Park Hill Home 5:30/7pm SW- Home 4 pm (Senior Night) 25 FrBB- P.H. South Home 5:30/7
31 30 W- Wm. Chrisman Home 6 pm
Happy New Year! Homecoming Ring in 2012 with a New Year;s Resolution, and come back to school NEXT YEAR excited and motivated to start the new semester!
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Get ready for Winterfrost Homecoming! Be sure to dress up every day during spirit week and come to the game to show your school spirit!
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January 13th is the deadline to sign up for the February ACT. Sign up in the office to be a part of the February ACT Academy.
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19 Math Club 20 Rm 34 2:50pm Band Concert (Aud) 7 pm Chairs for Charity ( Main Gym) 7 pm 26 27 GC- Hillyard Tours Homecoming 5:30/7 W- City Meet @ Layfayette 5:30
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M.L. King Day Enjoy your day off of school and remember one of our country’s most historically signifigant men!
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School & District Get New Website
Key Features: What the new websites have to offer
New websites give Central and School District fresh new look senior staff- jennifer thIEs
Pictures change every few seconds on the welcome screen.
The school district gave a new, sleek look to its logo.
News and announcements scroll on the welcome screen.
All of the school websites can be found on the school district’s homepage, and the pages can be translated into various languages.
News, announcements, and colorful pictures scroll across the new St. Joseph School District and Central websites. “The websites were made public on November 14,” librarian and website administrator Amy Kretzer said. “They were two years in the making.” Every school in the district now has a website linked off of the main school district website, and each one looks similar. “It makes it easier for parents and everyone else to navigate,” Kretzer said. With the new website, teachers have their own pages. These pages allow teachers to put up lessons and videos online and can be used for homework as well as classroom instruction. One of the main features of each
What do you like about the school website?
“It’s nice. I don’t particularly like how the words move across the screen, so, if there’s something you missed, you have to wait for it to come again.... Other than that, I like it.” -Senior Ebony Davis
A Calendar of Events tells important upcoming events.
teacher page is a calendar where class and homework assignments can be posted. “We wanted [the calendars] to be useful to students when they’re gone,” website administrator Mr. Kyle Arnold said. Two sessions were given to teachers to instruct them on the basics of the website, content needed on their pages, and how to put lessons and videos for classroom instruction on their pages. Students, parents, and teachers, alike, find the new websites to be a nice change with new content being added every day. “We welcome input from everyone in the community because we want to set the bar at Central,” Kretzer said.
“I really like it a lot. The pictures are a lot better, and it’s more convenient. Plus, it saves a lot of paper.” -Junior Kaitlyn Ezzell
“I love it. It’s a classy touch on the virtual front of the Saint Joseph School District, and the staff pages save paper on take-home work. It makes the homework much more convenient.” -Junior Zach Hill
“It’s different....I don’t know about better or worse, but just different.” -Freshman Webster Dyer
Resources are available for students and parents.
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What was the best part of County Government Day? Cody Catron
[My favorite part was] getting to hear from government officials.
Tabitha Clevenger [My favorite part was] being able to see how our county government works.
Jazmynn Walker My favorite part was the virtual texting and driving test.
Brooke Przybylski [My favorite part was] just being able to see the officials.
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Students Go to County Government Day Seniors got to see County Government in action senior staff- jennifer thies Pictures by- lisa lauck & Jennifer Thies Have you ever wondered what government officials do daily? Seniors taking American Government had the opportunity to see a glimpse of our county’s government in action during Buchanan County Government Day. The event was held at the County Courthouse on November 17 and was sponsored by the American Legion Post 359. “[County Government Day] was an effort to acquaint students with county government,” American Government teacher Mr. Chris Kelley said. Students participated in various activities and learned about more than just how government works. Government officials introduced themselves, discussed their jobs, and allowed students to ask questions at the beginning of the event. These officials included Dwight Scroggins, Jr., Buchanan County Prosecutor; Scott VanMeter, Assessor; Nancy Nash, Auditor; Chris Connally, Chief of Police; Sheldon Lyon, Missouri State Highway Patrol officer; Peggy Campbell, Collector; Mary Baack-Garvey, County Clerk; R. T. Turner, Presiding Commissioner; Dan Hausman,
Eastern District Commissioner; Ron Hook, Western District Commissioner; Linda Meyer, Juvenile Officer; Bill McMurray, Public Administrator; Ed Wildberger, Recorder of Deeds; Mike Strong, Sheriff; John Nash, Treasurer; Mary Beattie, Circuit Clerk; Randall Jackson, Circuit Judge of Division 1; Weldon Judah, Circuit Judge of Division 2; Patrick Robb, Circuit Judge of Division 3; Daniel Kellogg, Circuit Judge of Division 4; Keith Marquart, Circuit Judge of Division 5; and Ronald Taylor, Circuit Judge of Division 6. Before lunch was served in the lobby of the courthouse, the Highway Patrol discussed the dangers of texting while driving and allowed students to take part in a virtual simulation to illustrate its riskiness. “It was cool to see the courthouse and the artwork in it,” senior Brooke Przybylski said. Students were also able to see the courtroom and sit in the jury section of the courthouse and register to vote. “It was fun,” senior Jazmynn Walker said. “I would recommend this trip to everyone.”
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Stack Those Cans High and Let the Cancoming Wars Begin Central Students help raise money and food for charity senior staff- jillian may With December comes frosty snow, nippy winds, and chilly nights. Most of Central’s students stay inside to avoid the bone-chilling weather. However, some students braced the cold to collect donations for the annual Cancoming tradition. Cancoming is a canned food drive Central puts on every year to support Inter-Serv, Heifer International, the Salvation Army, Teens In Need, and Save the Children. The goal was to raise at least eight thousand dollars to spread amongst the charities. Central tried various methods to reach their goal. The student council members spent their flex periods roaming the halls with buckets. They stopped by designated flex classrooms asking students for money or can donations. Then, after school hours, the same students went out into the community to collect donations from the public. Each class was assigned two different business locations to set up a donation-station. The students took shifts of Student Body President Myles Rodney and Senior Cabinet member Logan Taylor collect donations outside of the senior class’s Cancoming location: Cheddar’s Casual Cafe. The senior class raised over 1,500 dollars for the Cancoming Canned Food Drive.
Where did you volunteer for the canned food drive?
Seniors Jillian May and Logan Taylor collected donations outside of Cheddar’s Casual Cafe.
Sophomores Chance Dahle and Austin Brown collect donations at their Fast Gas location on Riverside and Pickett.
Juniors Zach Hill and Rebecca Pickard collect donations at their Fast Gas location on Fredrick and I-29.
manning the stations outside in the frigid air. It was not uncommon for them to have multiple layers of sweatshirts, pants, hats, gloves, and socks on. The cold is just part of this tradition. The Cancoming tradition is not only a collection of money and cans, but also an intense competition between the classes. The student council members weren’t messing around; each class was in it to win it. They were tortured for hours out in the cold begging for donations just for the title of Cancoming champions. “This year every class is determined to win.” senior cabinet member, Miranda Wickam said. “The class spirit is honestly fueling this year’s Cancoming. It’s great to see everyone so excited and determined to win, which only helps our end goal.” Miranda is one of the students here at Central that participated in Cancoming. She, as well as the rest of the student government, worked hard to reach our goal. Our Cancoming tradition affects not only our surrounding community, but also people around the world.
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Academics
senior staff- jennifer thies
Central Gains A+ Status A+ Program will help students pay for college Senior staff: jennifer theis How to pay for a college education is a concern to many students. The A+ Program pays college tuition for students going to a two-year college or a vocational school and not pursuing a degree in divinity or theology. Central recently received designation as an A+ school. The Missouri State Board of Education will make the official designation at its April 2012 meeting. “We’re excited,” Dr. Marlie Williams said. “It gives kids another option when it comes to funding their post-secondary education.” All current students are eligible for the program, including seniors. To qualify for the A+ Program, a student has to sign a written agreement that he or she intends to participate in it, attend an approved school for three years, graduate with a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), and have at least 95% attendance during high school. A student must also exhaust all means of financial aid including
completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). “Even if students qualify, they may not get funds,” Dr. Williams said. All students who intend to participate in the program have to complete 50 hours of unpaid tutoring, which can be job shadowing or volunteering, and maintain a good citizenship record that includes not unlawfully using drugs or alcohol. Northwest Missouri State University, Missouri Western State University, Truman State University, and Missouri Southern University all have A+ equivalency scholarships that are awarded to students who complete the A+ Program’s qualifications. Starting with the students in the class of 2015, all students participating will need to score in the Proficient or Advanced category on the Algebra 1 End of Course exam.
How Do I Apply for a Class Change? Information provided by Mark Peterson
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If approved, each counselor will look at a student’s schedule to see what changes will work. Sometimes it’s an easy switch; sometimes it involves the student making decisions.
Is there any other information that is important to people requesting class changes? The deadline is important. Students need to turn in letters to be reviewed before it.
What do you think about the A+ Program? “It’s amazing. It’s very beneficial to students who are going to a two-year school who might not be able to pay otherwise.” --Cassie Jackson
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“It’s a good idea.” --Emily Stolfus
“I don’t think it’s worth anything because it can only be used for two-year and vocational schools.” --Tabitha Rowland
“For those who need it, it’s great.” --Alyssa Turner
Opinion
Finals For
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senior staff- Lauren Smith
senior staff- Rachel Pankau
Pretend that you’re now a freshman in college almost done with your first semester, and you find out that you have to take finals. If Central still followed the policy that students with a high attendance rate didn’t have to take finals, you’d probably be freaking out about the finals you were now being forced to take in college. While you may have to take finals at the end of every semester, it will help prepare you for the future. In college, you’ll be required to take finals in all of your classes at the end of every semester. This was one of the main reasons the policy changed. “Many students were going to college without taking a final,” Vice-Principal Terri Godfrey said. High school is supposed to prepare students for college work, but how is not giving students finals helping us? It isn’t. So now the question arises: why come to school when I’m going to have to take finals no matter what? Well here’s your answer, you get to go to prom! For upperclassman, having over a 90% attendance rate means they will get to attend prom in the spring, so they will be rewarded in the spring for showing up to school each day. Taking finals for the underclassmen will help to prepare them for future course work, and eventually college. While having to take finals makes us all stressed out, it better prepares us for the future. Would you rather go to college unprepared, stressing to the max about the finals, or would you rather go prepared and ready for anything you may face?
It’s the end of the semester; and school is half over. Christmas is only days away and excitement fills the hallways. But instead of celebrating, students are forced to spend the last two days of school testing under the pressure of ten percent of their grade. It didn’t used to be like this; for the longest time students who missed less than two days in a class period were not required to take finals. Four years ago this policy was taken away and replaced with the mandatory policy. Students who have been in class the whole semester should not be forced to take semester finals. The old finals policy was in place for over 20 years, but just four years ago the school district decided to change it. It was a matter of attendance. Students who had not missed class and were not required to test, did not even have to come to school. This killed the attendance when over 50% of the school was not present during the week of finals. The attendance dilemma is understandable, but just because we need to be at school, doesn’t mean we should have to take finals! It is not easy to only be absent from a class two times over the period of four months. Students that achieve this are obviously very committed and know the material well. They have already tested over all of the material once, and these students have more than likely passed. They should not be required to take the test again.
What do you think?
What do you think about finals?
Should high attendance make you exempt from semester finals?
74% yes 26% no
“I think they make it a stressful week but lead to a nice break afterwards.” - Junior Paul Black
“They’re a good practice for what is to be expected in college” -Freshman Marissa Miller
“I hate finals because we have already learned and tested over everything” - Sophomore Devin Mcdowell
“They’re a good way to practice testing” - Freshman Lydia Sarver
The official final policy: High School teachers must make use of comprehensive end of course examinations as a means of preparing students for post-secondary education. End of course exams should be conducted in such a manner that they
effectively evealuate the achievement of students in terms of course objectives and goals. The form and type of end of course examination should be determined by individual teachers, except in the case where the State
of Missouri issues an end of course exam, whereby the teacher wil issure the state’s end of course exam in place of his/her own. Each end of course exam should require a testing period of a mimimum of one full class period.
Each end of course exam, should require a testing period a mimimum of one class period.
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City Showcase
The Indians played their hearts out, earning them wins against both Lafayette and Bento
senior staff- Lauren Smith The Crazies lined the stands at the Civic Arena on the 15th and 16th of December to show support for the basketball teams during the City Showcase. Central came out on top winning both of their games against Lafayette and Benton. The girls won 48 to 44 against Lafayette and 46 to 39 against Benton, both in overtime. The boys beat Lafayette 68 to 56 and Benton 62 to 54. During the Lafayette game, the girls knew they were going to have to go into overtime to win the game. “You could just see that look in their eye that they wanted to get the game to overtime and they were going to be alright,” Coach Kevin Kelley said. The score was 38-39, Lafayette in the lead, when senior Ali Howat drove down the middle, got fouled, and got to make two free-throws. These next two shots would decide if they’d get to play in overtime, or if they’d lost the game. The first shot- swish! The second was a miss, resulting in Lafayette rebounding the ball, which led to overtime. Now the Indians had four more minutes to prove they deserved the win. The Irish scored five points during overtime, but the Indians ended up scoring nine more declaring them the winners. The girls also went into overtime against the Cardinals. “It was really nerve-racking, having won in overtime the night before, we were confident in our ability to finish it. It made the game more interesting,” senior basketball captain Erica Eagleburger said. They played a tough game, keeping strong defense and keeping their fouls down. For the boys, keeping a tough defense strategy throughout the game and continuously passing the ball around to find the perfect open spot earned them the win. “We really just wanted to come in and execute; though defense and playing up-tempo was our goal from the start,” senior basketball captain Brad Schlange said. This strategy proved why the Indians deserved the win. The Crazies showed their team spirit by having different themes for every game. On Thursday, the crowd came dressed in blue and carrying white towels. Senior Gage Miller dressed up as Moses, and the entire crowd “parted the sea” upon his arrival. On Friday night, everyone wore tacky Christmas sweaters to show off their Christmas spirit. “Seeing people dressed up made me realize how much school spirit we have,” senior Matt Shelton said. The Showcase was also an emotional time for the senior cheerleaders. “It was a bitter sweet moment; I’ll miss cheering during it, but it was always an enjoyable time,” senior cheerleader captian Locky Catron said. The Indianettes practiced for three weeks to perform for the games. “I loved having practice with all the different squads. It was great getting to know them from the football and basketball jamborees,” senior Erica Weiser said. Overall, winning these games was a complete success. Both teams played hard in order to achieve the W, and the crowd came fully pepped up. Both nights were ones to remember.
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1.The Crazies and cheerleaders cheer on the basketball teams during the City Showcase. The Crazies section was loud and showed spirit throughout the games. 2. Senior Brad Schlange shoots a freethrow. Schlange has played basketball all four years, and has been on varsity for two. 3. Senior Dre Irivn dribbles down the court for a layup. Irvin was one of the key players this year. 4. Senior Ali Howat brings the ball up the court and sets up a play. Howat plans to play basketball in college. 5. Seniors John Scroggins, Jerred Estenson, and Jack Viestenz show their support during the games. The Crazies section dressed in blue during the game Thursday. 6. Senior Cheerleaders Locky Catron, Morgan Gregory, and Jillian May cheer during the game. This is Gregory’s first year cheering, while it’s Catron’s third year being on varsity. 7. Senior Darrin Dudley goes up for a shot during the game against Lafayette. Darrin has played on varsity for three years.
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Central Dominates Du Junior Staff brooke shinneman
Boys Defeat Lee’s Summit and Girls defeat Ruskin at season home openers
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cheer to get pumped up for the game. The Indians defeated the Tigers 67-57. 2. Cheerleaders Locky Catron and Jillian May take a break from cheering to pose for the camera. 3. Senior Brad Schlange dribbles into the paint for a layup. Schlange has played guard for all four years. 4. Senior Ali Howat dribbles past a defender. Howat helped lead the team to victory.
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Sophomore Tyree Mayfield goes in for the lay-up. This is Mayfield’s first year playing varsity.
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1. Sophomores Derek Grey, Tyree Mayfield, seniors Edward Halter, and Joe Conrad all run on to the court before the game. 2. Senior Amber Chivington jumps for the ball at the start of the game. Chivington has played four years for the Indians. 3. Rodney shoots a free-throw. 4. Grey shoots a 3-pointer. 5. Junior Shun Williams dribbles the ball between his legs. Williams has been on varsity since his freshman year. 6. Howat dribbles in for the layup. 7. Sophomore Elijah Lee shoots a layup. Lee played forward for the Indians.
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Sports Junior Austin Hartschen gets ready to slam a Plattsburg opponet during the CHS-Plattsburg dual. Junior Dayton Jansen and opponet get ready to rumble. Senior Shane Grier in the ready position. Junior Tarrel Strader taking down his Lafayette opponet.
First Home Dual Victory Wrestling Team Claims Victory Over Lafayette junior staff- lauren gunderson in a certain weight class, so the other One match will be the difference school wins by default. As a result of between a win and a loss. This knowlthis, the final scores were very close, edge weighed on Senior Brett Gay as 41-42. he stepped into the spotlight. Nervous, “It pays to have 55 kids out for wresbut prepared to fight for his team, Gay tling,” Coach Swope said. “We never determinedly faced off his Lafayette ophave an open slot.” ponent. Less than two minutes into the The team also experienced a smashmatch, cheers went up from Central’s ing victory over Plattscrowd. Gay burg, winning many of pinned his oppotheir matches and coming nent, narrowly out with a score of over winning the dual 60 to 24. for the Indians. “I thought the boys “After I won did a good job,” Coach I was just really Swope said. “They excited,” Gay handled the challenges said. “It felt against Lafayette very really good.” well.” The team At their first dual the didn’t win a lot team beat Ruskin, but of their matches lost against Winnetonka. against the Irish, With their wins greatly but rather gained outnumbering their points through losses, it looks to be a byes. A bye is when a school does not have a wrestler promising year.
Senior Brett Gay attacks his Plattsburg opponet.
What goals do you hope to accomplish this season? Brett Gay “(For myself) to maintain a winning record . (For the team) to have a winning season and keep climbing the ladder.”
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Shane Grier “Personally I’d like to make State and have a 20 win season. I’d like to see the team improve throughout the year.”
Elijah Broadus “My personal goal is to work as hard as I can toward State. (As a team) to win the rest of our duals and improve throughout the season.”
Kenneth Strader “To keep getting better and go to state.”
Sports From left to right: Senior Spencer Darnall does the butterfly in the Kearney meet. Junior Lauren Gunderson talks about the meet with Coach Jenkins. Sophomore Karleigh Eckhardt does cards for a 400 freestyle swimmer.
Stepping up to the Block Young Swimmers Round out the Team junior staff- brooke shinneman The team’s matchup against Kearney Losing four State swimmers to gradwas the first chance for many of these uation was not easy for the girls swim new girls to show their newfound team. It was especially difficult for talents. Although the Indians’ lost sophomore Karleigh Eckhardt, who to Kearney by 71 points they had a went to State her freshman year with good showing with five swimmers these girls, claiming the fourth spot out with sickness. When asked how on the 200 free relay not long after she felt about the matchup, Coach having surgery on her knee. This was Jenkins said, “Usually we have a renot Eckhardt’s first experience with ally good competition each year, and knee trouble however—she started her we never know who’s going to win, swimming career after fracturing her so it is always really competitive.” knee as a child and using swimming as She also said that it is sad to lose the rehabilitation for it. seniors from last year, but exciting to This determination and confidence have the new energetic swimmers. “I showed by Eckhardt through the years get excited about their better times, is something that her fellow swimmers watching them getting confident, and hope to model, especially now that the team is made up of many new and less not getting disqualified on the more complicated strokes.” experienced swimmers.
Sophomore Saige Sheets swims the butterfly and placed something against Kearney.
What are you most excited for this season? Audrey Anderson
Spencer Darnall
Elizabeth Hagen
Elisha Segrist
Alex Steilen
“I’m excited for bus rides and swim meets and overall team bonding.”
“Senior night.”
“I’m excited to try and make it to state.”
“For the team to grow closer together throughout the season”
“I’m most excited for bus rides with the team!”
Indians put up a fight against the Bulldogs
From left to right: Senior Elisha Segrist stands on the block before swimming the freestyle. Segrist takes a breath while swimming the freestyle. Gunderson dives into the water in the meet against Kearney. Gunderson swims the 50 freestyle. She placed third.
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Clubs
senior Staff- rachel pankau
Debate Makes Plans to “Take the Competition by Storm” Underclassman show promise to have success in competition As you walk through the halls of a school you look into several different classrooms. One classroom you pass has two people standing at a podium debating over a controversial issue. In another room, a student tells a story through speech and actions. The next one has a contestant presenting a prose piece to a roomful of judges. You have walked into the midst of an ongoing debate tournament. The National Forensic League attended several tournaments this semester, and they show potential for more success in the upcoming competition, as well as in the following years. Over the last four years the debate team has achieved many things. Last year Central had their first national qualifier, Senior Lexi Gill, in the category of Dramatic Interpretation. “The way to find success in debate is to practice, watch other people, and to be confident in yourself and your performance. Overall, it helps to really know your competition,” said Gill. Speech and Debate plans to continue this success, even after Gill is gone. “There are a lot of underclassmen that show potential. We plan to take
the competition by the storm the next couple years,” NFL advisor Ms. Schwartz said. One of the underclassman that showed potential is Freshman Ashley Howrey. Howrey placed top 12 in dramatic interpretation at the last tournament held in Independence. This tournament was only for Novices, 1st year speech and debate students. “I like Dramatic Interpretation the best because it is based on a story memorized and you get to add your own twist on it,” Howrey said. “Our plan for this year is to have a focus on getting students out and competing, as well as build a team atmosphere that will lead us to more success in the coming years.” Schwartz said. There are several different categories in speech and debate, including Dramatic Interpretation, Public Forum, Duo Interpretation, Original Oratory, Student Congress, and the LincolnDouglas Debate. To join debate, you must take Debate 1 as an elective or Competitive Drama as a fine arts credit.
The Variety of Speech and Debate....
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*Policy Debate *Lincoln-Douglas Debate *Public Forum Debate *Original Oratory *Original Advocacy *Original Prose and Poetry *Impromptu Speaking *Exemporaneous Commentary *Dramatic Interpretation *Humorous Interpretation *Duo Interpretation *Thematic Interpretation *Oratorical Interpretaion
Top: Speech and Debate students show off the awards they have recieved. These students are showing a lot of potential. Left: Will Corso and Ashley Adams perform their routine.
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A Classic Holiday Concert Holiday Favorites are in the air junior Staff- page Black Christmas is in the air, and so is the Christmas spirit, as felt from the choirs’ recent performance. “There’s no better feeling than Christmas time- especially the songs!” Junior Indi Groenke said. The night was all about music speaking, with few introductions. Carol of the Bells, sung as a mass piece, began the evening. “With everyone singing you saw just how amazing the whole group is,” Junior Rachel Kosse said after attending the concert. Keeping the concert flowing, Chamber Choir sang carols in-between the choir changes. Each choir performed a holiday favorite. “Practicing, plus reading music, plus memorizing sums up how our performance was formed,” Groenke explained. As the entire group ended the night with O Holy Night, the crowd’s applause crescendoed, turning into a standing ovation.
Chamber sing classic Christmas carols inbetween each choir. It kept the concert flowing as students filed onto the risers.
Soprano stood together singing, one of the most well known Christmas songs, O Holy NIght.
Choir instructor Mark Pennington gives direction during the Winter concert. This is Pennington’s first year as a full time choir and theatre arts instructor.
Basses from Central’s numerous choirs joined together to help in singing the wellappreciated, classic carols.
What did you think? “I feel that it went very well and got the audience’s attention. Overall it was a great concert.” -Junior Alyssa Turner
“More positive response than I have ever gotten in the sixteen years I have been here.” -Choir director Mark Pennington
“The concert was wonderful! Most parents were touched by the performance and that’s what matters. It really captured the meaning of the season.” -Junior Kayla Shade
“ Upbeat, fun and a good Christmas program for anyone.” - Junior Alex Liton
Alto girls sang their hearts out during the famous carol, Carol of the Bells.
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clubs Mr. Theno directs, his orchestra in the final piece.
A student concentrates on her music as she plays her instrument.
Students play their violins during their first song.
Holiday Orchestra Concert hard work pays off, heading off to national competition in spring Junior staff- Page Black With only a few months to practice, freshman Josie Redmon, and member of the orchestra, plays out how the group prepared for their winter concert. “With the time crunch, practice, practice, practice was the key,” Redmon said. After hearing them perform, it is hard to believe they only had a few months to be ready. Being Redmond’s first year in high school orchestra meant harder music and a lot more practicing. Preparing for the concert consisted of tons of intonation warm-ups from Mr. Theno,
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the director. “Went just as planned and we always have areas to improve,” Theno said. All that hard work has certainly paid off for the whole group, who will be heading off to St. Louis in April for competition. On April 20th the orchestra will perform at the Heritage Musical Festival at Six Flags. This will be the first time they will perform at a National competition. “Intense judging and playing and much harder music is what we’re heading into,” Theno said.
The group shows their holiday spirit, with their Christmas hats.
entertainment
senior staff- megan grace
Get ready crazies: the holidays are coming
M&M Cookies in a Jar
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Recipe From www.organizedhome.com
Ingredients 1 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars with lid and rings
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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Instructions for TAg Empty jar of cookie mix into mixing bowl; blend thoroughly. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended.
place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 12 to 14 minutes.
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1. MIchael Buble- Christmas 2. She & Him- A Very She & Him Christmas 3. Trans-Siberian Orchestra- Christmas Eve and Other Stories 4. Glee- The Christmas Album Volume 2 5. Justin Bieber- Under the Mistletoe 6. Fearless Records- ‘Tis the Season to Be Fearless
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lifestyles
Senior Staff: Megan Grace and Jillian May
photo by carolyn cooper
Decorating a Gingerbread House Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and a beaten egg white until it forms an icing that is hard enought to keep the walls together. Place icing on the base of the house and stick two of the walls into the icing. Make sure they’re secure.
#1 #2
Spread icing along the top of the walls and press the roof on.
#3 Fill in the cracks in the house with icing. Place icing in spots where you want to put your decorations.
Push decorations into the icing and hold until they are secure enough to stay on their own.
#4 #5
German Club Makes Gingerbread Houses at Monthly Meeting
Jordan Simerly and Sylvia Majerus
breanne bettis and heather holmes
emma abarr and tabitha rowland
gingerbread house photos courtesy of Mr. Ivanov and megan walters
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keegan budine and ethan tyrell
jessica gordan and russell gummelt
lifestyles
photo by carolyn cooper
What holiday do you celebrate? Kwanzaa- 1%
Hanukkah- 13%
Christmas- 86%
What’s Your Favorite Holiday Tradition?
“Roasting chestnuts over an “Having family and friends open fire and having Jack over on Christmas Eve.” Frost nip me on my nose.” - Locky Catron - Matt Shelton
“Eating monkey bread on Christmas morning.” - Kate Maley
“Watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation with 40 people crammed into my house.” - Zach Hill
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New Years
Senior Staff: Lauren Smith
8 Ways to Get that New Years Kiss
Follow these tips, guys, and you’ll be sure to get that New Years kiss you’ll never forget!
#1
Shave
#2
Brush your teeth
#3
New cologne
#4
Snapback
How People are Spending New Years Eve
56%
the ball drop
are watching
38%
are spending it celebrating with family
10%
are going to a party to celebrate
Don’t be too much of a show off- no girl likes that by the way
The Six Best Pick-Up Lines:
#6
Do you have a band-aid? Because I just scraped my knee falling for you.
#5
Brush up on your cheesy pickup lines
#7Use tic tacks or gum
#8
Look fresh
#1You
must be in the wrong place- the Miss Universe contest is over there.
#2 #3
You can fall off a building, you can fall out of a tree, but baby, the best way to fall is in love with me.
#4
If you were a new burger at McDonald’s you’d be the McGorgeous!
#5If tion.
looks could kill, you’d be a weapon of mass destruc-
#6I’m 20
like chocolate pudding, I look like crap but I’m as sweet as can be.
Pow wow
Celebration New Years Fashion Trends 2012 Sparkles, Striking jewelry, vibrant shoes, and glamourous makeup are all the biggest trends for new years 2012.
Scarves of every color, shape, and texture are very popular this year. They can easily be paired with any outfit.
Keep the jewelry simple; don’t over do it. Find 1920’s style earrings, whimsical rings, and long, simple necklaces.
Shoes are one of the most important parts of the outfit. Wear bright colored pumps, boots with socks, leggings, or flats with lots of patterns and embellishments.
Don’t out-do yourself on makeup. Stick to shiny red lips, dark, neutral eye shadow, a peachy glow on your cheeks, and luscious lashes.
Try a new hair-do for New Years. Anything asymmetrical, will create a flirty look. Adding a poof to a ponytail will instantly create a classy look. You can also keep it simple loose waves.
Top five guy accessories for the new year celebration:
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Guys, be sure to wear button up’s to your celebration. It gives you a cool look- it makes you look classy, but fun at the same time.
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Leather jackets, blazers, and cardigans are all in this season. Don’t make a fashion mistake and forget to wear one of these.
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You may not like this but skinny jeans are in. Not the skin tight ones, but ones that are tighter than usual but still baggy.
4
Bow ties are making a hit this New Year’s. Pair it with a button up and a cardigan and you’ll be set to own the night!
5
Leather shoes are making their way into the fashion spectrum this year. For New Years make a fashion statement- girls will be impressed and you’ll have guys wanting to be you.
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Staff picks
Top Left to Bottom Left:// Senior Brad Schlange goes up for the jump shot during the basketball showcase. by F. Cabrera// Senior Isaac Barnes prepares to take on his opponent in the Lafayette dual. by J. McBee// Strings students concentrate during their winter concert. by F. Cabrera// Middle:// Sopho-
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more Brady Rodney drives in the ball against the Ruskin Defense. by F. Cabrera// bottom left to right:// Varsity cheerleaders put up stunts at the basketball showcase pepassembly. by F. Cabrera// Senior Senior swimmer Elizabeth Hagen races in the freestyle competition. by J. McBee.// taken by F.
Cabrera// The choir students sing Christmas classics at the annual winter concert. by F. Cabrera// Varsity basketball members Tyree Mayfield, Eddie Halter, and Joe Conrad warm up before their first home game.
Staff
Meet the Staff: What is your holiday tradition? Megan Grace Editor in Chief Senior Megan Grace will be drinking hot chocolate and snuggling up with her best friend and going sledding. Jennifer Thies Copy Editor Senior Jennifer Thies goes outside at midnight on New Year’s and hits pan lids together to celebrate.
Jillian May Design Editor Senior Jillian May opens presents on Christmas and then throws some glitter and makes it rain on New Year’s. Erika Enlow Senior Staff
Senior Freddie Cabrera’s family enjoys tamales made by his Grandma every year.
Kim Barnes Junior Staff
Lauren Gunderson Junior Staff Junior Lauren Gunderson and her family travel to Minnesota every year for the holidays. Regan Schultz Junior Staff Junior Regan Schultz and her family watch Christmas Vacation on Christmas Eve while her mom wraps presents.
Senior Shelby Smolke’s tradition is having three Christmases every year!
Carrie Hillebrand Senior Staff
Senior Taylor Swavey always hangs out with her huge family at Christmas.
from school.
Cecil Bratton Junior Staff
Junior Page Black always opens one gift on Christmas Eve. Caitlyn Phillips Junior Staff Junior Caitlyn Phillips’ tradition is a white elephant gift exchange on Christmas Day with her family. Brooke Shinneman Junior Staff Junior Brooke Shinneman and her family have a spoons tournament and grab bag gift exchange.
Central High School Editorial Policy: The Outlook is the official student newspaper of Central High School whose goal is to provide unbiased, accurate stories. The Outlook is an open forum for student expression and as such is not subject to prior review. The Outlook will be published on the school website the last school day of each of the following months: September, October, November, December, January, February,
Lauren Smith Copy Editor Senior Lauren Smith goes to her grandma’s to open presents then fixes dinner at her house with her family. Alex Steilen Senior Staff Senior Alex Steilen and her family have a sock exchange where they exchange funny socks.
Taylor Swavey Senior Staff
Senior Carrie Hillebrand enjoys having a break
Page Black Junior Staff
Junior Kim Barnes has no holiday traditions.
Senior Rachel Pankau and her family has a ginger bread house contest.
Shelby Smolke Senior Staff
Senior Erika Enlow watches Charlie Brown Christmas every year.
FreddieCabrera Senior Staff
Rachel Pankau Copy Editor
Jacy Atkins Junior Staff Junior Jacy Atkins watches the Christmas Story for 24 hours!
Nick Busby Junior Staff
Junior Cecil Bratton is always ready for food and spending time with family.
Junior Nick Busby’s tradition is going to church on Christmas Eve.
Miranda Clark Junior Staff
Manny Rivera Junior Staff
Junior Miranda Poulson-Clark opens a present on Christmas Eve.
Megan Walters Junior Staff Junior Megan Walters always likes spending time with family.
Junior Manny Rivera plays “Risk” with his family.
Jackie Scott Adviser Adviser Jackie Scott does a white elephant gift exchange with her family.
March and April. The staff is comprised of Central High School publications students. Views expressed do not necessarily reflect upon the views of the faculty, students or community as a whole.Letters to the editors are welcomed. Please note that letters and messages are subject to editing for clarity or brevity. The editorial board reserves the right to reject a letter that is perceived as inappropriate. Anonymous letters will not be printed.
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