Potpourri problems
Students punished if found in possession on school property / Page 4 and 5
“I had six to seven cases dealing with kids either in possession or under the influence of potpourri.� Mr. Montoy
Assistant Principal
www.chspylon.com Salina High School Central
Vol. 87, Iss. 6 February 25, 2011
March calendar
Bringing Sadie’s back
Wednesday 2 Read Across America Day / Dr. Suess’s birthday
By Gabby Briggs
Thursday 3 End of 3rd quarter
Arts Editor
Friday 4 No school Monday 7 Start of 4th quarter 7:00 National Honor Society induction Thursday 10 7:00 Vocal concert Sunday 13 Ear Muff Day Monday 14 Pi Day, daylight savings time begins 7:30 Band and orchestra pre-festival concert Thursday 17 St. Patrick’s Day 11:00-3:35 Jostens senior graduation delivery in auditorium foyer Monday 21-Friday 25 Spring break Friday 25 International Waffle Day Monday 28 Spring sports pictures Thursday 31 Bunsen Burner Day
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Illustration by Stacie Burnett / The Pylon
Overshadowed
Salina has no events for Black History Month By Logan Maltbie Webmaster
Since 1976, Americans have taken the time to appreciate and acknowledge the accomplishments of African-Americans, but not so much this year, it seems, for Salina. “[Black History Month is] a great way to honor those amazing African-Americans who made a difference,� freshman Kevia Jackson said, and many students agree with her. Currently there are no scheduled assemblies or events for Black History Month. “The Smoky Hill Museum should [have] an exhibit over Black History Month,� junior Alexa Sharp said. The only events the Smoky Hill Museum has scheduled
“African-American history isn’t included in [American] history, aside from slavery, so February is a chance to understand the culture and more of actual black history.� Alexa Sharp Junior
for February are for Amelia Earhart and Steve Hawley, however—both of whom are cacuasian. This seems strange considering many people re-
Repeat appearance
Senior to direct One Act in Spring break which she first participated days until Inside Spring sports previews Page 3 Editorial: Searching for wealth/Page 7 Photo spread: forensics / Pages 8
By Stacie Burnett Co-Editor
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gard Black History Month to be important. Some argue that by dedicating a month of the year to black history, it could provoke a tendency for people to assume that African-American history is separate from American history. Sharp disagrees. “African-American history isn’t included in [American] history, aside from slavery, so February is a chance to understand the culture and more of actual black history,� Sharp said. Black History Month goes so unmentioned that many aren’t even aware that it is Black History Month. “I honestly don’t even know when it is,� junior Martika Chappell said.
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“The excitement for another Sadie’s has been building up for two years.� Laurel Michel Senior
Show times February 25, 26 7:00 p.m. in Little Theater “Couch Potato� Director: Tyler Walker “The Most Likely Pages� Director: Macie Tomson “After Hours� Director: Sara Smucker “Big Bad� Director: Kaleigh Parker