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Outlook Written by the CRAZIES for the CRAZIES
Mr. CHS
Powder Puff
Blood Drive
Honor Roll
Mr. DECA wins it all
Playing like girls
One liter at a time
Outstanding grades
20 seniors competed for one crown. High heels, spray tans, and ballgowns are worn with pride on this eventful night.
The girls took the field on this chilly November morning. Freshmen through seniors competed.
Students came together to donate over 115 units of blood which will go to local causes.
Many students worked hard first semester to earn principal and regular honor roll. Keep it up Central!
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Let it Snow!
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All State Band Auditions in Colmumbia, MO
Math Club Rm.34
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CHRISTMAS DAY
KWANZAA BEGINS
Jamboree The Basketball Jamboree will be at the Civic Arena the 15th and 16th. Make sure to go support your Indian’s basketball teams when they face Leblond, Benton, and Lafayette.
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Strings Holiday Concert 7:30 GB- Ruskin (JV/V) 5:30/7 pm
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ACT Make sure to get plenty of rest the night before and eat a healthy breaksfat.
Finals The year is almost half over! You know what that means... Semester Finals!
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New Year’s Eve
Holidays You get almost two weeks off before the start of second semester so enjoy spending time with family and friends and catch up on some much needed rest over the holidays.
News
Honor Roll School Finds Way of Honoring Academic Excellence Senior staff- Carrie Hillebrand
Mrs. Godfrey shakes sophomore Andrew Love’s hand as he walks across the stage.
Citizenship Awards Freshmen Sydney Price and Guiseppe Ingargiola
Juniors Kylie Viselli and Alex Warden
Sophmores Elijah Lee and Regan King
Seniors Adam Kisling and Miranda Wickam
Have your nights been long and tedious lately? Do you find yourself doing all this work for nothing? Not anymore! Dr. Williams developed an honor roll program to recognize academic achievement. The program was formed to honor students who earned the Principal’s Honor Roll (3.5-4.0 GPA) or the Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA). In addition to the honor roll, a citizenship award was given. A male and a female student from each class were nominated by teachers and awarded with a glass plaque. Over the course of four days, each grade level had their own ceremony. Students who were not in that grade level were advised to stay in their FLEX class. Teachers on the honor roll committee met for months ahead of time to spearhead the event. This committee wants students to know their hard work and dedication have made a difference. “It felt good to be recognized for the hard work and good attendance for once,” senior Jillian May said. May was in the assembly on Thursday, November 10. Senior Jennifer Thies was also in Thursday’s assembly and liked the idea of having something to reach for. “I believe that this is a great way for everyone to have a chance to be recognized for their academic accomplishments,” Thies said. Both students received the Principal’s Honor Roll for outstanding academic achievement. So here’s to the late nighters and the caffeine addicts who can’t stand to see something unfinished, your hard work and dedication are no longer in the shallow end.
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Blood Drive Junior staff nick busby
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bleeding for a good cause Sitting in the chair waiting for the needle to impale her arm, senior Jill Oswald was nervous. “I feel like I’m gonna turn pale and pass out,” Oswald said before getting in the chair. This is the kind of fear that over 100 students overcame in order to contribute to a greater cause. “Dude, I’m freaking pumped,” junior Ridge Morgan said before giving blood. On November 15th, National Honor Society (NHS) sponsored a blood drive in the main gym to collect blood for local causes. “It really won’t be that bad, but I’m kinda nervous,” junior Sam Link said. Link was a first time donor. First time donors like Link, had to overcome their own nerves in order to get in the chair, but it was well worth it in the end. “…I felt I should give whenever I can because saving lives is always important,” junior Chris Tremain said. For every one unit of blood collected, two lives are saved. NHS collected over 115 units. The blood drive was a great success and showed how students can come together for a great cause. “I feel good that I helped people in need,” junior Brian Sawyer said.
Junior Melissa Brown looks at her arm preparing to give blood. It was Brown’s first time donating.
How do you feel about giving blood?
Cody Harter “I’m proud to have the fastest time in the history of giving blood.”
Gage Miller “It’s a good way to get free cookies and pop.”
Gunner Hawkins “It makes me feel good that this will be saving lives.”
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1. Central crazies fill the stands at raytown 2. coaches and offensive line talk during a timeout. 3. the boys get ready for the kickoff. 4. Central crazies laugh and cheer on the football team.
Crazy ‘till the End junior staff- jacy atkins 30 mile an hour winds, pouring down rain, and 30-degree temperatures didn’t stop the Central Crazies from filling in the stands to support their football team as they battled the Cardinals. With the final score 8-0, the Indians played their hearts out in a tough game. Even though it wasn’t the outcome they wanted, the Crazies made the best out of the situation. For senior Ciera Russell, bundling up wasn’t a second thought. “I wore like seven layers top to bottom…which didn’t keep me warm whatsoever. But I embraced the rain,” Russell said. Doing anything to keep herself warm, Russell jumped up and down, ran in place, and drank hot chocolate. “I wasn’t surprised a lot of people went out knowing there was a spirit bus, it was really awesome everyone came out.”
The Crazies’ dedication for their football team showed. Football Coach Jeff Wallace said, “At one time, I turned around and looked up and saw our stands full, there were people standing behind supporting the guys. It was really neat to see how excited everyone was about Central Football and the things the boys were able to accomplish this year.” The Crazies had three times the number of fans Raytown had. Wallace said of the Crazies making the boys’ motivation stronger, “There’s no doubt in my mind, it was awesome.” There is nothing that can be compared to the spirit the Crazies have. Their motivation will live on forever.
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And the Winner is... Central show choir crowns a new king at the annual Mr. chs Competition Photo credits- Derek rice, erika enlow story credits : taylor swavey
Judged on school spirit, swimwear, evening wear, interviews, and talent, each club representative must show Central what they’ve got in order to be crowned Mr. CHS. This may sound easy, but for these brave men it is a fierce battle and only one man can steal the crown. On Tuesday night in the auditorium, every contestant came out to introduce their club and prove to both the audience and selected judges why each of them should be the next Mr. CHS. Although each contestant comes in with the goal to win the crown and the title, they each had different reasons as to why they entered the contest in the first place. Some contestants shared their thoughts about why they wanted to be Mr. CHS like
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Joe Wilson who said he wanted “to give some of me back for what Central has given me.” Some contestants participated in an effort to promote their ogranization. “I want to show what JROTC has to offer,” Vincent Leone said. Others, like senior Matt West, “just wanted to have some fun and goof off.” As each man showed his talent through lip synching and dancing to songs from Napoleon Dynomite to Ice Ice Baby and Going for it All, they knew that only one of them would win in the end. Philip Overly took the crown for DECA, recieving it from former Mr. CHS Jacob Cunning, proving he had the most grace, poise, charisma, humor, creativity, and enthusiasm Central had to offer.
Results 1st Runner UpTravis Callaway 2nd Runner UpTyler Romeiser 3rd Runner UpBrad Schlange 4th Runner UpTim Nelson
Mr. Student Government Joe Wilson Mr. IB Diploma David Catherall
Mr. Debate Club Alex Goldberg
Mr. Spanish Club Adam Kisling
Mr. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) Matt West Mr. Theatre Miles Rodney
Mr. Baseball Travis Callaway
Mr. NHS (National Honors Society) Brad Schlange
Mr. JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) Vincent Leone
Mr. Publications Freddie Cabrera
Mr. Cheerleading Jerred Estenson
Mr. Japanime Club David Umphress
4th Runner Up Mr. Swim Team Tim Nelson
Senior Philip Overly, representing DECA, received the crown from former Mr.CHS king Jacob Cunning.
Mr. Indianettes Isaac Barnes
Mr. Senior Class Tyler Romeiser
Mr. Football Jordan Lyman
Mr. French Club Logan Still
Mr. Band Drew Zynda
Mr. Brush and Pencil Club Chase Sabbert
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Playing Like a Girl Girls show their tough side in annual powder puff football class competition
Layer on your clothing and warm up your joints because you’re about to take on seven girls who are all hungry for some touch downs. On Saturday morning, November 5th, five different teams of girls met at Noyes Field to battle for the title of Powder Puff champions. The field was split into three different playing grounds. The girls played 12 minute rounds, breaking with a three minute half-time. After half-time the girls continued to another round. The team of sophomores, Victorious Secrets, went into the games having no inkling of their victorious outcome. Losing their first game did not instill confidence in their chances to win. The Victorious Secrets girls were in complete shock as they made it to the championship game against the team of junior girls, Back That Pass Up. They went into the game giving it their all and hoping for the best. The championship game was split into two games. To their utter disbelief, Victorious Secrets won the first game. “We all wanted the game to be over with, whether we lost or won,” said Victorious Secrets player, Shy Moore. “We didn’t care. We were all so exhausted. When we went into one of our final huddles, the tension was so thick, you could cut it with a knife.” By the last game, the girls had been playing hard for five hours and were all ready for showers and naps. The second game went into play and ended with a tie. The girls went into overtime, and tied that up as well. Finally, in a second overtime, the Victorious Secrets girls brought home a touchdown and claimed victory over Back That Pass Up. “It was disappointing considering we made it so far this year,” Back That Pass Up player, Megan Walters said. “And we lost by so little. But we were proud of Victorious Secrets for bringing their game!” The Victorious Secrets girls worked hard and rightfully deserved their new title as Powder Puff football champions.
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senior staff- jillian may
Q & A with Hayley Tiller Q: Which Powder Puff team were you on? A: I played on the Blitzing Beauties. Q: What was your favorite part about playing Powder Puff football? A: I love playing QB because I’ve always had a pretty good arm and have played since I was in elementary school.
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Senior Brittni Young, runs the football for a touchdown. Young played in the Powder Puff games all four years.
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1. Juniors Kim Barnes and Megan Walters laugh as they take a tumble on the field. 2. Junior Nick Shores encourages his team from the sidelines. 3. Junior Skyler Evans evades senior Devin Roberts. 4. Powder Puff champions: Victorious Secrets. 5. Sophomore Madison Erickson possessively guards the ball for her team.
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entertainment
Almost Maine junior staff- regan schultz
new venue for fall theatre production Theatre department puts on whimsical romance almost maine at Robidoux Landing Playhouse “Almost Maine” was an endearing, feel-good play. A comedy about a dozen characters exploring love. Depending on your viewpoint on whimsical romances it will either evoke an aww or an ick. 14 actors portrayed nearly 20 different characters in a series of closely linked stories, the play ran November 3,4,5 and 6. All characters inhabit the same landscape while enjoying the Northern Lights. In “Her Heart,” a visitor named Glory, played by junior Kayla Shade, comes to see the Northern Lights because she believes the lights are really “torches that the recently departed carry with them so they can find their way to heaven.” She is the first character confused by love, received by East, played by senior Matthan Mrkvicka, whose yard she chose to view the Northern Lights. Glory brings along the pieces of her broken heart in a paper bag which she
hugs close to her chest. Before dying, her husband broke it. The heart beating inside of her is artificial, incapable of returning love. But East does not give up, snatching the bag away. His profession: repairman. (Cue aww or ick.) Other scenes are full of odd love. Characters such as Steve (sophomore Josh Pearson), in “This Hurts,” is physically incapable of feeling pain. To keep track of the dangers in the world he keeps a list of “things that can hurt you” and “things to be afraid of.” After an unexpected kiss from neighbor Marvalyn (sophomore Chrissy Smith), Steve is released from his numbness. Some hearts will find this play of found and lost love adorable, others with a limited tolerance for sappy love, will not. “I think that it was very well put together and over all a great production,” senior Miranda Wickman said.
What Did you Think? Anna Brockman
“I would recommend this play because the story line was cute and humorus.”
Jill Oswlad
“I would recommend this play because it is family friendly and a romantic comedy.”
Miranda Wickman
“I think that it was very well put together and over all a great production. I would definitely recommend it.”
Locky Catron
“There are so many different characters with different stories, but they all connected. I would recommend this play to everyone.”
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Meet the Cast and Crew
Pete Will Corso Ginette Sarah Bronson East Matthan Mrkvicka Glory Kayla Shade Jimmy Justin Hall Sandrine Alexis George Waitress Kristian Haywood Marvalyn Chrissy Smith Steve Josh Pearson Gayle Sarah Bronson Lendall Webster Dryer Phil Matthan Mrkvicka Marci Charity Kirsch Hope Hanna Stickler Man Jacob Sprague Wife Cydney Puckett Rhonda Kayla Shade Dave Webster Dryer
entertainment
Entertainment Review
senior staff- freddie cabrera
Twilight Fans Pumped for Breaking Dawn
Breaking Dawn
Students stay up late for midnight premiere
What are you Watching? Sadie Jolly
It wasn’t even one minute into the movie when Jacob, played by Taylor Lauther, took off his shirt to give many “I watched Happy Feet Two and I really liked it fans what they wanted to see in the new Twilight installment Breaking Dawn Part One. because they are really cute dancing penguins.” The midnight premiere of one of the most anticipated movies of the year was successful with a full house in four screens. This was the perfect opportunity for Central students Page Black and Brittni Young to be some of the first people to see it. “I watched Puss in Boots because it had one of “My favorite part of the movie was the wedding, it was my favorite actors, Antonio Banderas.” super cute, and super funny,” junior Page Black said. After 117 minutes of vampire and werewolf drama, the movie left questions unanswered. “I’m actually excited for Part two, because I want to see what will happen to Jacob,” senior Brittni Young said. At the end of the movie Bella Swan, played by Kristen “I watched Twlight because I read the book, it Stewart gave birth to a half human/half vampire baby, givwas a really good movie but actually I like the ing the movie a mature twist. book way better.” “Those who read the book had an idea of what to expect but they never imagined it was going to be so disturbing,” senior Indira Rivas said. Other movies you The movie was such a hit that tickets were should be watching sold out until Wednesday the 23rd. Twilight this month: Puss Braking Dawn Part One was successful enough in Boots, Jack that most fans have marked their calendar and Jill, Happy for November 16, 2012, the premier date for Feet 2, and The Breaking Dawn part two. One thing you can be Muppets. sure of, you will see Black and Young in line at theaters next year.
Samuel Velazquez
Indira Rivas
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JROTC junior staff- caitlyn phillips
Dance the Night Away , Hollywood Style Annual Military Ball Gave students chance to cut loose and shine Saturday, November 19, students in ROTC were prepared for the annual military ball at The American Legion (VFW Post 359) from 6pm-10pm. Both boys and girls were dressed in formal attire to match the theme Memories of Tonight, Hollywood Style. As the grand march took place the students from all three high schools entered in procession. Announcements were made by a fellow ROTC student Melissa Stone, and the posting of the flag with the National Anthem was sung by the choir. As the night went on, the students all got to enjoy themselves with dancing and a slide show. The students from all three schools were able to buy food and get pictures done by J. McBee. Also the army came down to honor the students by making them dog tags. This year’s king and queen were senior Jordan Simerly, an ROTC member of four years and senior Silvia Majerus, another member of four years and the commander. “By becoming king it made it a really great experience and it impacted me that I was so close to everyone that they would vote for me,” Simerly said. “It was an honor to win queen and be up there representing the cadets,” Majerus said.
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What’s Out There? Ecology Club
Senior Staff--Jennifer Thies
Interview with Josie O’Daniell, Ecology Club President
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What is the Ecology Club?
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It is a club where students who care about the environment can come together and help make decisions to reduce our school’s and our town’s waste and carbon footprint.
When and where do you meet? We typically meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month.
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Do you think the club has encouraged students to be more eco-friendly? It has definitely helped students become more eco-friendly. Since we have added plastic recycle bins around the school, more students have been recycling.
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What sets this club apart from the others? We aren’t just doing things that will help this year’s students, but [things that will help] the whole Earth and future generations.
The Ecology Club welcomes any and all newcomers to their meetings.
Freshmen Pay It Forward Club The bell rings, and students rush through the halls to quickly get where they need to be after their hectic school day. Many students leave or go to sports practice. However, once a month, freshmen crowd around in the West Cafeteria to do community service for the Freshmen Pay It Forward Club, led by Freshmen Mentors. “[The club is] a fun environment,” junior Sydney Goldberg said. “Freshmen can hang out with their friends while getting volunteer hours, which are a graduation requirement.” Aiding freshmen in completing their needed service hours is not an unnecessary chore for the mentors. “For me, the best part of the club is making
a difference in someone’s life,” senior Sam Huckentod said. “I think it’s very important to pass on the good that has been given to me to other people less fortunate.” Last year, Central graduates Lauren Viestenz and Emily Scott and senior Emily Stolfus got the idea to start the Freshmen Pay It Forward Club from the movie Pay It Forward. The movie is about a boy who wanted to give to others through charity and emphasizes that when someone does you a favor, you should pay it forward rather than pay it back. By joining the Freshmen Pay It Forward Club, freshmen get better acquainted with each other and are encouraged to get involved with other school clubs and activities.
On November 16, freshmen get supplies and begin working on Christmas cards with Freshman Mentors. The cards were to be given to a local nursing home.
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Fab Five Productions
Matt West
Jerred Estenson
Derek Rice
Bryson Wooden
Philip Overly
Fab Five Bring New Skills to Announcements Behind the Scenes of CHS News Junior Staff-Megan Walters As we see every Friday in our FLEX classes, the Fab 5 never cease to amaze us. They give us information while keeping us interested and entertained. Since the announcements only last fifteen minutes, we don’t usually think about the time and effort that the five producers (seniors Bryson Wooden, Derek Rice, Philip Overly, Jerred Estenson and Matt West) put into making the announcements great. Where did they get the name the Fab 5? “[We] were originally called the Super 6 but our lawyers are currently not letting us talk about what happened to the sixth member,” jokes one-fifth of the Fab 5, Jerred Estenson. When asked where they get their inspiration, Estenson says, “Will Ferrel, Jim Carrey, Johnny Knoxville and Martha Stewart.” The process of completing the announcements is more tedious than one
would assume. “ We are all constantly brainstorming throughout the week and then on Monday we throw a rough draft together, get rid of crappy ideas and keep the good ones, then start filming skits, and then we edit,” Estenson says, “After editing, we have to get them approved by the administration and Mrs. Northup to make sure they aren’t too inappropriate,” says Estenson. The whole process usually takes about four days. Two days for filming and two days for editing. “On Thursday nights right before it’s gonna be shown we spend like three or four hours finishing it,” says Derek Rice. Based on their creativity and knowledge of film and technology, the five members of the Fab 5 were appointed to be in charge of video announcements last year after being chosen to be cabinet members.
photos courtesy of Derek Rice From left to right: Jerred Estenson in character for a video segment, Logo for the CHS Made segment, Myles Rodney and Jerred Estenson acting out a scene, Junior boys getting their picture taken, Connor Losson and Derek Williams reporting the weather in CHS News, Jerred Estenson and Matt West filming a segment.
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Band Excels at Districts
Sign-up sheets lined up
An instrument case sitting beside some audition music
A mouthpiece sitting on a table
Band director Mr. Lippincott talks to some kids auditioning.
Large number of band students try-out for All-State Band junior staff- miranda Clark-poulson Music echoes through the school. It fills the band room, the choir room, and the cafeteria. The halls are filled with excitement. Kids from all over file into Central, ready to audition for AllState District Band. All-State Band is a huge honor. If they pass the audition, they travel to St. Louis to play in the band. Practice lasts all day, followed by a concert at the end of the day. Several students from Central made the audition. Students audition for many different reasons. Some do it just to be involved in something, while others do it because they love music. Either way, it’s a big deal just to audition. “I knew the pieces (of music) from
class so I thought I might as well try out.” sophomore Erik Gunderson said. Practice is not easy, either. You are competing with students from all over Missouri, so you have to try hard. You should know your music in and out. Sophomore Liz Goller practiced everyday the week before. Many people got help in class from band directors Mr. Lippincott, Mr. Griffon, or Mr. Maxwell. All-State District Band is an amazing experience. They connect with people from all over Missouri and come together for the same interest. Students usually participate more than once, showing that music can take you a long way.
Top- E. Gunderson, B. Clary, A. King Left to right- District judge, Mr. Griffon, students warming up in the cafeteria, students standing in line at the concession stand, B. Clary
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Sports Left: The start of the girl’s race at state, with more than 160 runners particiapating. Middle: The hundreds of teams’ tents at state stretch thoughout the whole course. Right: The runners circle up and pray before the race.
Cross Country Individuals Qualify for State Finish Six Cross country members head to state. Junior Staff Page Black Shaking off nerves, sophomore Zac Miller and juniors Jeff and Brett Bachman wait behind the start line, the sound of the gun shot cues them in. Cross Country is a mindset of will power and detemination. “We start training in the summergood sleep and healthy eating is how you become ready for a race” Miller said. The aspect of being a team- making sacrifices to be a team and not running for one, is how the team got to state. though the team did not place at state, the coaches and the team were proud of their sesason. “Pasta dinners is where the team gets the mindset of
the up coming race-set the pace for the race-and where you can eat how much pasta you want!” Jeff Bachman said. “This season went realy well, Not only did girls win districts and boys won conference but overall everyone grew a lot closer as a team” Senior Morgan Downy said. It was all about being a team, for the rnners, you are only as strong as your weakest link. Everyone worked together to become a stronger, better team. Seniors Rachel Pankau, Mrgan Downey, and Morgan Goodrick will miss their cross country team as they head to college after their last state competion.
photo illustration by rachel pankau, Page Black and Nick Busby
What was your favorite memory of the season? Brett “Racing at Rim Rock as a team” -Junior Brett Bachman
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Morgan “Becoming closer as a team and winning districts this year. ” - Senior Morgan Downey
Rachel “Winning districts as a team”-Senior Rachel Pankau
Morgan “Becoming closer and spending time with the team.” - Senior Morgan Goodrick
Sports From left to right: Central swimmer drives into the flip-turn during a freestyle race. Sophomore Alex Sigrist swimming the breaststroke. Sophomore Michael Cripe finishes on the breaststroke. A strong finish from an Indian swimmer. Photos by L. Gunderson
New Kid in the Water New Swimmer Makes big Splash junior staff- lauren gunderson
Facing the deep blue water and the long black line. The calm before the storm is routine for senior swimmers. Grueling early morning practices and goggle marks are not new for the boys, but for sophomore Alex Jackson they were. Jackson came from a family of swimmers but did not step up to the block until this season. Jackson did not participate in any pre-season training and he actually joined the team late. He picked up the strokes quickly with guidance from Coach Jenkins and Manager Karleigh Eckhardt. Not knowing what kind of talent he would bring to the team, Coach Jenkins was happily surprised when Jackson stepped up and became one of the strongest swimmers on the
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“We came close to state but even though we didn’t make it, we still tried our hardest and in the end that’s what counts.”
“Going in hard, swimming strong, and coming out feeling accomplished.”
Alex Jackson “The team is great, it’s a really family type of relationship between the guys and we always have fun.”
team. “I didn’t really know what were good times,” Jackson said, “I was just happy with my times.” Jackson swam his 50 freestyle in 23.88 seconds, only one second off of a state qualifying time. He also joined fellow sophomore Alex Segrist and juniors Drew Bodicky and Gunner Hawkins on the 200 freestyle relay and helped the team take third at conference and come within five-tenths of a second of a state time. Jackson enjoyed the feeling of family that the team had. He swam an amazing season and cannot wait for next year’s season. “I like everything about swimming,” Jackson said, “the practices, the meets, just the whole thing.”
Drew Bodicky “I was hoping to make individual state cuts this year. Even though I didn’t I still enjoyed the season and had fun.”
Celebrating the Seniors From left to right: Senior Houston Allan poses before stepping on the block to be recognized. Senior Tim Nelson ready to jump into the pool. Allan being announced at senior night. Nelson being announced at senior night. The two boys were the only seniors on the team this year. L. Gunderson
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Seniors:
1.Elijah Broadus 2.Kenneth Strader 3.Tyler Romeiser 4.Jordan Lyman 5.Shane Grier 6.Robbie Zink 7.Isaac Barnes 8.Brett Gay 9.Doug Prokop
Preseason:
1.Alex Steilen 2.Elizabeth Hagen 3.Spencer Darnall 4.Audrey Anderson 5.Elisha Sigrist
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B-FIT for three weeks before season. Three weeks wimming conditioning at YMCA.
“We will approach every game as a key match-up. We play a difficult schedule with out tough conference teams.” -Coach Hook
Seniors:
Preseason:
1.Caytlin Francis 2.Ali Howat 3.Amber Chivington 4.Melissa Murphy 5.Erica Eagleburger
Conditioning after school for girls not in fall sports.
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What to Watch in Winter Sports junior staff- lauren gunderson
Preseason:
Key Players this Season:
Key Match:
Open mats 1-2 times per week for about six weeks before season.
1. Erik Gunderson 2. Shane Grier 3. Robbie Zink 4. B. J. Thomson
Lee’s Summit West and Park Hill dual
Key Players this Season:
Returning State swimmers and seniors are key players on the team this year.
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Summer conditioning at Central. 7-week conditioning program in fall for players not involved in fall sports.
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First Home Match: December 5, 2011 at the YMCA
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“All players are key this season. We rely on depth at each position to be our strength.” -Coach Hook
“The team is a lot different this year. We don’t have the numbers we had last year so we have to focus on strength and skill rather than size.”
First Home Match:
1.Cordell Bell 2.Joe Conrad 3.Darrin Dudley 4.Edward Halter 5.Dre Irvin 6.Brad Schlange
Jamboree: December 15 & 16 at Civic Arena First home game: Janruary 12, 2012
Girls’ Swim First Home Match:
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Central Goes to Playoffs! Indians make it to playoffs for first time since 1995 junior staff- manny rivera Lightning struck and rain showered down, but Central’s spirits were still high. “We went into this game hoping for a win,” senior football player Michael Meinert said. “We thought to ourselves ‘this is gonna be good’.” The unexpected weather threw off the players but it didn’t stop our Central Indians from playing their best. “The weather caught us off guard big time, but our team just played harder,” Meinert said. “Both teams were dealing with the weather, so it wasn’t a disadvantage for us.” Although our team left defeated, we still showed team spirit. This was Central’s first time making it to the playoffs since 1995. It defiantly lifted everybody spirits. The number of Central supporters who came out to see the game out numbered the other teams supporters. Whether it’s raining, snowing, or scorching hot outside, there will always be Central crazies out there and ready to support our team. Meinert said, “I have no regrets about the game.” Neither do the fans that sat through the rain. They will always be there, ready to cheer on our Central Indians.
Top left: Football Players walk out on to the field united, ready to face Raytown South. Left: The team comes together in a huddle during time out. Right: The football players play in the playoffs despite the cold weather and pouring rain.
Michael Meinert “We’re all like brothers. We can give each other crap but we’ve got each others backs on and off the field.”
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Brad Schlange “The weather was deffiantly a huge factor, but we still played our best.”
Corey Jackson “It was really cold, and hard to start, but once we did we played our best.”
Opinion
KANSAS
2011
MISSOURI
SHOWDOWN
Who will win? senior staff- jillian may
junior staff- cecil bratton
I’m a KU fan. Not because of their amazing It is a rivalry that has been alive for ages. No basketball team or their funky colors, but for the matter who you ask, everyone has strong feelings about the subject. century-long traditions that make KU unique. On So who do you support? Mizzou or KU. With their huge showdown November 26, 2011, fans of all ages dressed in already passed, it just gives Mizzou fans another reason to be proud of blue and crimson and filled the seats of the Artheir Tigers. The question is simple to whoever you ask: are you a Tiger rowhead Stadium. or a Jayhawk? The fans didn’t just come to see a win, they came to Personally I’m a big Mizzou fan, and with the Jayhawks horrible lossupport the team through long-standing traditions. ing season, things don’t look good for them against the Tigers. KU fans are typically brought up knowing “wave the wheat”, “Rockchalk” and other traditional chants. “I hate KU,” freshman Kaitlin Blair said. “They have a stupid “It has been a good ten years now since my family put mascot. The Jayhawks are stupid birds, and I love Mizzou, because my first blue KU shirt on me,” junior Jacy Atkins said. “And I love Missouri, and our mascot is a fierce Tiger.” it wasn’t long after that that I started learning all the tradiWhat a strong statement. Then I went to the Biggest Mizzou tions!” fan in the school, Mrs. Schwartz. When the Jayhawk fans met at Arrowhead that Saturday, they “The University of Missouri is a classy institution,” Schwartz knew when KU scored they would see thousands of hands all said. “They have one of the best around the stadium “waving the journalism schools in the counwheat.” They knew they would try. This rivalry goes back to the see the KU cheerleaders doing civil war when the Tigers burned their impressive back-flip basket Lawrence, and I think Lawerence tosses to wow the crowds. will burn again on Saturday. I really They knew all the “Rock Chalk dislike the University of Kansas, I Jayhawk” chant by heart and would don’t even know what their mascot sing it with all the other KU fans. They knew they would sway to the is- it’s like a fake bird. I really like KU Alma Mater with their closest Mizzou and I think they will win friends. These are just a few of the on Saturday, and all you KU fans I’ll traditions at KU that transform the rub it in your face big time.” Jayhawk fans into a KU family. KU, Mere opinion became fact as Mizwith the support would make their zou took home the win, in a 24-10 fans proud, being victorious or not. victory against the fake birds. Even It’ll take a lot more than losing to with their horrible season KU fans Mizzou to sever the KU fans love of still stay true to their team. But the Jayhawks.
Who do you support? 22%
78%
the real winners know this is Tiger Country.
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Thanksgiving Senior Staff: Lauren Smith
Favorite Thing to do on Thanksgiving Eat 68%
Nap after eating 11%
Spend time with family 11%
Watch football 9%
Favorite Thing to Eat Mashed Potatoes 28% Turkey 28% Pumpkin PIe 23% Ham 10% Corn 5% Mac & Cheese 5% Stuffing 1%
What Students are Thankful for 63% of buzz analyed for what people are thankful for:
Family 63% Food 9% Friends 24% Life 4%
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Feast for All The History of Thanksgiving Felipe Barerra celebrates thanksgiving by incorporating his family’s heritage into their feast While most of us celebrated Thanksgiving by eating pounds and pounds of turkey, Felipe Barerra and his family ate pounds and pounds of ham. Barerra’s family incorporates their heritage into their Thanksgiving celebrations. “We pretty much celebrate the same, except we eat mexican food instead of the traditional Thanksgiving food,” Barerra said. Their feast consisted of ham, rice, beans, guacamole, sweet potatoes, and cornbread. Barerra does not get to see his family a lot during the year, but they all make an effort to see each other on Thanksgiving. Family, for Barerra, is one of the most important things, so this day is dedicated to spending it with them. “We all go to Krug Park to just hang out and play games with each other, just to catch up since we haven’t seen each other in so long,” Barerra said. They take this time to be thankful for all they have, and mainly spend time with their family. “After we get done at the park, we all go back to my house and eat,” Barerra said. “It’s probably one of the best parts of the day because food is what brings us all together.” A lot of members of Barerra’s family do not speak English, so this is a time for them to speak their native language. “At school I don’t really speak Spanish much, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are the two times when I can speak it and everyone knows what I’m saying,” Barerra said. While Thanksgiving is a day to be thankful for everything and everyone, Barerra and his family take it to a whole new level. They speak an entirely different language, eat traditional mexican food, and just rejoice in the family they still have. It’s a traditional day for Barerra and his family, but it is a different way to celebrate than the way most are used to.
All of us know the holiday celebrated on the foutth Thursday in November, but what exactly started this tradition? It’s time to look back 400 years to see how Thanksgiving began. The Pilgrims sailed to this land on the Mayflower to escape religious persecution. They arrived on Plymouth Rock December 11, 1620, but their first winter was devastating. It wasn’t until 1621 that they had a bountiful harvest. The colonists celebrated a successful harvest by having a feast with the remaining Pilgrims and 91 natives that helped them survive their first year. This feast lasted three days. They ate wild ducks and geese; the term “turkey” was used as a term for wild fowl. It is unlikely they had pumpkin pie, like most of us indulge in today, because the supply of flour was low which meant no bread or pastries were available. They did eat boiled pumpkin, fried bread from their corn crop, fish, berries, watercress, lobster, dried fruit, clams, venison, and plums. It wasn’t until June of 1676 that another day of thanks was proclaimed. On June 20th of that year, the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, held a meeting to determine how to express thanks for their good fortune. June 29th was the proclaimed day of Thanksgiving. This celebration did not include the Native Americans, because it was created to recognize the colonists’ victory over the natives. Thanksgiving wasn’t declared a national holiday until 1789 by George Washington. Many were opposed to this, which led to chaos and disorder among the colonies. President Thomas Jefferson later opposed the idea of having Thanksgiving as a national holiday. It wasnt until 40 years later that President Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was proclaimed a national holiday by every president after Lincoln. The date was changed a couple of times, most recently by Franklin Roosevelt, but due to public uproar Thanksgiving was moved back to its original date two years later. In 1941, Thanksgiving was declared by Congress as a legal holiday, as the fourth Thursday in November.
What are you thankful for? “A supportive family and Owen” -Senior Katherine Farrell
“Fridays” -Junior Brynn McPhee
“Friends and family” -Junior Maddie Clark
“My cute looks” -Sophomore Derek Gray
“My parents...and stuff” -Sophomore Wyett Klaus
“Coach Hook” -Junior Shun Williams
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Staff picks
Missed:
Top Left to Bottom Left:// The sophomore Powder Puff team chest bumps mid air after a successful play. by F. Cabrera// Central’s offense approaches the line of scrimmage. // taken by F. Cabrera// Show choir performs at Mr. CHS/taken by F. Cabrera// Senior Matt West performs his Napolean Dynomite dance at
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Mr. CHS/ taken by F. Cabrera Middle://Coach Collin Smith picks up Brittni Young after a successful game in Powder Puff./ taken by F. Cabrera// bottom left to right:// Senior Joe Wilson struts his stuff during Mr. CHS.// taken by F.Cabrera// Senior Myles Rodney stands confident in preparation for the game./
taken by F.Cabrera// Seniors Kit Nelson and Ciera Russell try to survive during Central’s playoff game against Raytown South.// taken by L.Smith// The Central Outlook staff supports Freddie Cabrera during the Mr. CHS pagent.// taken by P. Black
Staff
Meet the Staff: What’s your favorite part of Thanksgiving? Megan Grace Editor in Chief
Senior Megan Grace does a Christmas craft at her grandmas.
Jennifer Thies Copy Editor Senior Jennifer Thies likes being with family
Jillian May Design Editor
Rachel Pankau Copy Editor
Senior Jillian May likes the food coma that comes after
Senior Rachel Pankau likes black friday shopping.
dinner.
Erika Enlow Senior Staff
Shelby Smolke Senior Staff
Senior Erika Enlow likes seeing her family.
FreddieCabrera Senior Staff
Senior Shelby Smolke likes spending time with family.
Carrie Hillebrand Senior Staff
Senior Freddie Cabrera is excited for Black Friday!
Senior Taylor Swavey likes to hangout with her huge family.
Senior Carrie Hillebrand enjoys having a break
Page Black Junior Staff
Junior Kim Barnes likes the food and sleep.
Lauren Gunderson Junior Staff
Regan Schultz Junior Staff Junior Regan Schultz likes watching the Macy’s Day Parade an spending time with family.
Brooke Shinneman Junior Staff Junior Brooke Shinneman is the spoon’s tournament that she dominates in!
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,
Senior Alex Steilen likes going to Iowa to see her family and eating food.
Jacy Atkins Junior Staff Junior Jacy Atkins likes to eat, watch football, and spend time with her family.
Junior Nick Busby likes to watch the football game with his dad.
Miranda Clark Junior Staff
Junior Caitlyn Phillips likes food and Black Friday shopping.
Alex Steilen Senior Staff
Nick Busby Junior Staff
Junior Cecil Bratton is ready for food and spending time with family.
Caitlyn Phillips Junior Staff
Junior Lauren Gunderson enjoys getting out of school.
Cecil Bratton Junior Staff
Junior Page Black loves pumpkin pie.
Senior Lauren Smith likes watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Taylor Swavey Senior Staff
from school.
Kim Barnes Junior Staff
Lauren Smith Copy Editor
Manny Rivera Junior Staff
Junior Miranda Poulson-Clark likes making home-made
Junior Manny Rivera is playing “Risk” with his family.
noodles.
Megan Walters Junior Staff Junior Megan Walters likes spending time with family.
Jackie Scott Adviser Adviser Jackie Scott is excited to spend time with her family and eat her weight in homemade noodles and pie.
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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