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Inside “Being separated is very tough because we don’t get to see each other...but when we do see each other we are always hanging out and that makes us much closer.”
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Senior Lamar Lawson looks outside towards the parking lot after school on Feb. 2. Since his mom was deployed to Afghanistan, Lawson lives with his aunt and uncle and waits for a ride after school almost every day.
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Thousands of miles away a text message is sent. Senior Lamar Lawson opens his phone and smiles, now knowing this special person texting him is alive and safe. Lawson’s mom, Seretta Lawson, is in Afghanistan performing her fourth six month long deployment overseas.
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“To take that job and then actually do it the way she has,” Lawson said. “It is very respectable.” Seretta came home three weeks ago midway through her six month period in Afghanistan on a two week leave to see her family. She is now back overseas. In the meantime, however, Lawson stays busy with DFWLYLWLHV OLNH 2UFKHVWUD and Parks and Rereation basketball.
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Junior Erik Abrego works with his homework helper tutor on his history homework.
February 14 BBall vs South at Bi-Center Valentines Day February 29 Boys’ basketball sub-state
While Don Schroeder, a tutor for the Homework Helpers Program, is helping junior Erik Abrego with his American History, he uses his own experiences to help Abrego understand what happened during Pearl Harbor. Abrego is one of the many students who take advantage of the homework helper program; however, many students have never even heard of it. “He makes them more interesting too,” Abrego said.
February 18 Regional wrestling tournament February 29 Leap Day
“It is helping students in a lot of ways,” Coordinator of Homework Helpers Bobbie Bengtson said. “It’s mainly just helping get homework done, but also to help students gain FRQȴGHQFH 2QH RI WKH PRVW important things is that students are building relationships with our volunteers.” Tutors range from parents of students to recent college graduates to adults coming from their jobs to retirees. “They all enjoy working with young people and they want to help kids succeed in school,” said Bengtson. “(The tutors)
are really trying to do their homework too so they can help,” said Bengtson. Tutors prepare to help students by reading up on some homework too to ensure they are prepared. “They actually get kids to do their work,” said sophomore Dekeysha Cooper. Tutors work with one person or one group of students that are working on same assignment. “If you’re having trouble in a class this is a great place to come and work through it,” said Bengtson. Tutors will work with students for however long it takes.
February 20 Presidents Day
February 24 State wrestling tournament
March 1 Girls’ basketball sub-state
March 6 National Dentist Day
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Saving the Environment Do you want to ‘go green’, but don’t know how to start? Here are seven easy ways to begin helping our environment. 1. Turn off the computer at night--
You can save 40 watthours per day. That adds up to 4 cents a day, or $14 per year.
2. Use one less paper napkin--Americans
use about 6 napkins per day. By using just one fewer, you can help save more than one billion pounds of napkins from landfills each year.
3. Take a shorter shower--Every two
minutes you save on your shower can conserve more than ten gallons of water. 4. Turn off lights--You can save energy on the bulb itself, but also on cooling costs, since lights dispense heat into a room.
The ‘green’ life
Two freshmen girls do more than save paper, cash By Tyra Grace
down on gasoline use, to have more, clean air to breathe.’ Lindgren also said she encourages students to ‘go green’ with recycling, carpooling and using less Freshman Kjerstyn Lindgren doesn’t harsh chemicals in any let the door to ‘going green’ product. stop with recycling. Not only can you ‘go “The environment “I buy biodegradable green’ with walking, is important,� said recycling and using less Lindgren. “If you bottles of shampoo chemical products, but treat it badly then the and conditioner, and I according to Lindgren, environment will also be fashion can also trash.� walk to places instead your be ‘green.’ “I bought a In fact, Lindgren of driving or having my couple of shirts from spends a large amount recycled bottles.� of her day focusing on mom drive .� Lindgren said. “They ways to improve the (the store where she environment. She goes as purchases her recycled Danelle Gemes far as to make sure she bottle shirts) break stays focused on her plan Freshman plastic bottles down while cleaning. and recycle it into a “I use Mrs. Meyers’ shirt.� cleaning products,� said Lindgren suggests that many people Lindgren. “It’s a multi-purpose cleaning might even be surprised at what they do product without the harsh chemicals.� that is ‘green.’ Not only does Lindgren get non“I buy biodegradable bottles of harmful, non-chemical cleaning products shampoo and conditioner,� Freshman but she also buys locally grown food. Danelle Gemes said. “And, I walk to places “Most foods are shipped from out of the instead of having my mom or I drive.� country,� said Lindgren. “So I only buy According to Gemes, even something foods within a 100 mile radius of Salina.� as simple as turning off a light switch Lindgren said she purchases these is considered ‘green.’ locally owned items in order ‘to cut Guest Reporter
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Freshman Kjerstyn Lindgren finds ways to ‘go green’ and help protect our environment.
Converting our clutter Green Team mission statement: The Green Team of Salina Central High School has a mission to improve the environment by raising awareness about reducing, reusing and recycling at Central High.
New leadership promotes big changes with recycling By Hayley Hager Staff Reporter
5. Recycle old cell phones--phones
introduce toxins into landfills, so try to find an organization or place where you can recycle your old phones. 6. Recycle--Used products such as: papers, glass, cardboard, etc. can be used to make new products and cut down on the contents of landfills. 7. Wrap creatively--You can reuse gift bags, bows, newspaper, or even old maps to create something that is specialand environmentally friendly
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Ms. Salimnen and her biology class have been focusing on raising awareness about recycling. It all started when Salimnen went to a workshop and learned of new, easy ways to help out the environment. She brought back her helpful tips to her students and they have been making a great economic difference around the school ever since. The goal now is to get the rest of the school
“The environment is important. If you treat it badly than it will look like trash.� Kjerstyn Lindgren Freshman
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Students volunteer their time once a week to separate the recycling.
involved in their going green movement. One of the biggest changes that has been accomplished so
far is getting a new recycling bin in the cafeteria, made available for us to throw away our plastic water cups at lunch. Another important change that has been added to this school is getting new, cloth recycling bins, donated by the Bank of Tescott. These bins have made recycling easier and better with more space for waste and even name slots fowr the teachers they belong to. These new bins are available for teachers in Salimnens room, room 234. Recycling around the school is about to face some major changes. Instead of Mrs. Shaffer being in charge, Salimnen will now be taking over recycling in the concourse every other Tuesday. ,Q RUGHU WR UHF\FOH HɚFLHQWO\ we must know what is recyclable and what isn’t. White paper, colored paper, aluminum, plastic bottles (without the lids!), glass, grocery sacks, corrugated cardboard, and even ink cartridges are all recyclable items. It’s a simple pick-up and put-down process that takes maybe a few seconds and helps the environment enormously.
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Junior boys dance with Advanced English teacher Mrs. Paradis.
Twist to Sadie’s; still a success By Carson Jett Sports Editor
2012 Sadie’s had a different twist than years in the past. Not only were there 6 Sadie’s King candidates, but one was not crowned until the Tuesday after the dance. To top off the different feel of this winter dance there was an entirely new music set up. With a new D.J., came a new set up for the dance, new speakers and playlists, and a new feeling. “This new D.J. wasn’t as good as the one from Homecoming,� said freshman Jacob Liles. “The D.J. wasn’t exactly awful but the Homecoming D.J was a lot better and interacted with the crowd more,� added in junior Shannon Bradbury. It seemed like the only disappointment in
this years dance was the new D.J. But some were glad Mr. Baninger, the Homecoming D.J. was not providing the music at Sadie’s.
“This new D.J. wasn’t as good as the one from Homecoming.� Jacob Liles Freshman
“I personally thought Sadie’s was a little EHWWHU EHFDXVH WKHUH ZDVQȇW FXSLG VKXÉ›H YMCA, and cha cha slide,â€? said sophomore Tara Bradley.
“This D.J had good music, besides the country songs he played in a row, but the set up was weird and all he had was a laptop and two speakers,� added junior Sydney Dauer. None of this mattered though on Tuesday night when the Sadie’s king, Alexis Nevarez was crowned during halftime of the boys basketball game against Maize. While standing in front of the big crowd, how the Sadie’s dance turned out was the last thing on his mind. “After I won I was relieved. I was really nervous standing in front of so many people,� said Nevarez. “People kept telling me they voted for me so I had an idea I would win, but I really never actually thought I would, so when I did I was really happy.�
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Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas 2012
Junior Erin Harvey enjoys a hobby that few know about; Rodeo By MacKenzie Morris Student Life Editor
Belt buckles, a wide variety of cowboy boots, and bedazzled jeans fill up her closet, while sashes and crowns align her bedroom walls. Walking down the halls some peers may have no idea that junior Erin Harvey is Kansas’ Miss Teen Rodeo Queen 2012. Transferring from EllSaline before the school year, Harvey has found more opportunity for herself within this school. “Oh my, what a change,� Harvey said. “Here, no one really judges you like what I had been use to.�
Having a better experience at Central with her education and sports, which she is currently involved in basketball, Harvey holds onto one hobby that few would be educated about around here:
Rodeo Pageants. These types of pageants have a representative from every state and are judged in a list of categories (see table below.) A lot of responsibility comes along with this title of Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas that Harvey received this year when she competed against
three other girls in the 14-18 division. When you receive the sash and crown, a queen becomes an ambassador for the state of Kansas in Rodeo, an official spokes person, and endless amount of hours in volunteer work. Even though this titles gives a queen many responsibilities to have, Harvey wouldn’t change it for the world. “Being a rodeo queen gives me endless opportunity to be apart of and around things I love and enjoy.� As Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas, Harvey is estimated to travel around 40,000 miles this summer, including stops at Canada, Florida, Denver stock shows, and all over Kansas... literally.
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Junior Erin Harvey poses for a picture with the current Miss Rodeo Kansas.
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poise speech leadership appearance personal interviews impromptu questions Facebook/Twitter create drama, increase rumors Most of the animals used in rodeos are domesticated and not actually aggressive. However, they are provoked to behave that way. There are rules that regulates the handling of the animals which were first put by Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in 1947.
Rodeo contests are divided into two types; one is scored by a judge and the other is timed for speed. The word rodeo was rarely used by the American cowboy sport until the 1920s, it was rather referred to as cowboy contests.
By Eric Luce Web Editor
The increasing popularity of social networks such as Facebook and Twitter is impossible to ignore, but also are both the positives and negative effects that are bound to surface. While some students might note that social networks have provided a new way of connection for couples, many have become annoyed with the negative rumors, drama, and even the public displays
of affection on Facebook and Twitter. “I think social networks can have a large part in the ruining of a relationship, but I think it’s mostly the people that let it affect them,� senior Monica Burch said. “There has been a lot of drama on social networks that could be avoided, but people don’t avoid it.� According to some students, social networking have changed the way that we spread rumors. “Before such social networking,
“I think social networks can have a large part in the ruining of a relationship, but I think it’s mostly the people that let it affect them� Monica Burch Senior
people were much kinder to each other because they couldn’t just go up to somebody and say the things that they would on the LQWHUQHW Č‹ MXQLRU %URRNH *ULÉšQ said. “Everything was much more civil.â€? “Back then [the rumors were] just here at the school,â€? senior Jackie Palomera agrees, “but now it’s here and online.â€? Other students disagree. “If you say it on a social network, you’re going to say it in person,â€? senior Rachel Norris claims.
It can be strongly argued that the cause of all these problems is rooted in people misusing the system. “There are two ways to use it,â€? Burch said, “you can misuse it, or use it the right way.â€? While social networks have undoubtedly changed the rules of communication, people who use the new technology have remained the same. “Don’t blame the network because it’s the SHRSOH Č‹ *ULÉšQ VDLG
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Making a pr mise Senior Alex Furst shows his commitment to his girlfriend by giving her a promise ring By MacKenzie Morris
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Seniors Alex Furst gave his girlfriend Maddi Giles a promise ring last year. For the couple, the ring symbolizes love.
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Valentine’s Day
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Different perspectives
Boys and girls view Valentine’s Day differently.
Boys
What does Valentines day mean to you? “It’s just another day.� -Mr. Gooch “It means love.� -Jesse Lennon, 11 “A day to spend with your beloved girlfriend.� -Juan Espino, 12
What do you plan to do? “I have a basketball game but maybe go to dinner.� -Mr. Gooch “Spend quality time with my girl.�-Juan Espino, 12
Girls
What does Valentines day mean to you? “A day where you spend it with someone you like.� -Shandon Spurlin, 11 “A day to express your love for someone.� -Michelle Perales, 11
What do you plan to do? “Go to eat, watch a movie, then go to Indian Rock to watch the sunset.� -Michelle Perales, 11 “Go to Diamuru and watch movies at my house.� -Shandon Spurlin, 11
Editorial: exploiting love, yet emphasizing the lonely By Hayley Hager Staff Reporter
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Making a pr mise Senior Alex Furst shows his commitment to his girlfriend by giving her a promise ring By MacKenzie Morris
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“Making that big of a promise in high school is to early. This is a time were you should be having fun.� -Kylee Campion, 11
“Promise rings represent something that is everlasting.� -Alex Jimenez, 11
the
kissing
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thinking of you always makes my heart
smile
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your HEART
know wha what I like best about you?
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Valentine’s Day
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Different perspectives
Boys and girls view Valentine’s Day differently.
Boys
What does Valentines day mean to you? “It’s just another day.� -Mr. Gooch “It means love.� -Jesse Lennon, 11 “A day to spend with your beloved girlfriend.� -Juan Espino, 12
What do you plan to do? “I have a basketball game but maybe go to dinner.� -Mr. Gooch “Spend quality time with my girl.�-Juan Espino, 12
Girls
What does Valentines day mean to you? “A day where you spend it with someone you like.� -Shandon Spurlin, 11 “A day to express your love for someone.� -Michelle Perales, 11
What do you plan to do? “Go to eat, watch a movie, then go to Indian Rock to watch the sunset.� -Michelle Perales, 11 “Go to Diamuru and watch movies at my house.� -Shandon Spurlin, 11
Editorial: exploiting love, yet emphasizing the lonely By Hayley Hager Staff Reporter
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Homemade crafts your mother actually made to give to all your buddies.
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Cheesy love-quoted stuffed animals for your crush.
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Dinner and a movie with your significant other guarantees that a move is going to be made.
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Sports
02.14.12
Last second score: behind the shot
Vaughn reminisces last year’s close call with rival school Salina South By Nathan Garlow Co-Sports Editor
The shot is up, the buzzer sounds, swoosh. The crowd goes wild. A dog pile forms on the court and hero of the school Mark Vaughn emerges from the pile with a grin from ear to ear. “I don’t think I have ever been more excited in my OLIH LW LV GHČ´QLWHO\ RQH RI WKH craziest things that’s happened,â€? sophomore Treyton Hines said. Vaughn’s buzzer beater against South last year is a moment that will not be forgotten by those who were at the game and especially not by Vaughn. “I felt lucky to get the opportunity, it’s what every little kid dreams about to score the winning shot at the buzzer,â€? Vaughn said. The play that ended up getting Vaughn the ball seemed perfect, but it wasn’t actually designed to end up that way. “We have a set play that we run in that situation, we call it home run, we practice it basically before every game,â€? Head Coach Doug Finch said. “We knew Mark was going to throw it, and we
knew Shay was going to catch it, then Shay had three options of what he could do.â€? Alumnus Shay Wooten received the ball at center court, and from there he was supposed to either take the shot or drive to one of the wings and hand it off. “Either me or Kyle was supposed to end up with the ball,â€? Hines said. “Mark sprinted the full length of the court, he was the trailer of the play; I was covered so Shay passed it to Mark and he made the shot.â€? According to Vaughn Coach Finch told the team to get the ball to the basket in the huddle before the play, but by the time Vaughn got down the court taking the three was the only thing open with the shortage of time on the clock. “I was just thinking shoot, I wasn’t nervous, it was just a reaction really,â€? Vaughn said. Coach Finch believes that the win against south is one that will stick with him. “We have had a lot of nice wins, but we haven’t had lot of EX]]HU EHDWHUV VR LW GHČ´QLWHO\ UDQNV XS WKHUH LQ P\ WRS Č´YH Č‹ Finch said.
Spring Sports Preview Boy’s Tennis Head Coach: Micheal Goll Returning from State: Justin Bengtson, Nathan Garlow, David Weiner. Goal: Entire team to qualify for State. About the team: “We have a strong core of returning lettermen that will push each other all year. I also anticipate the freshman class to improve as they gain experience and
are pushed it at practice. We ZLOO GHȴQLWHO\ EH D IRUFH WR EH reckoned with in class 5A,� said Goll.
Girl’s Swimming Head Coach: Dawn Sheforgen The Swim team is returning eight letterman and four from state. Goals: Swim fast and have fun. About the team: “The veterans have worked hard to recruit girls into the program, and we have a group of freshman coming in with some experience as well. I expect the Lady Mustangs will not only
repeat their successes of last year but add on new ones. I look forward to working with such a fun, talented and determined group of girls this season,� said Sheforgen.
2011 Achievements
Soccer was league champions Track & Field got 4th at state (Girl’s)
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Coach Finch talks to last year’s basketball team before junior Mark Vaughn scored the game winning shot. Tonight Central will rematch South and the sign that appeared earlier this season with Vaughn’s face and a quote
that says “Remember Me?� will likely be present in the student section. Most of the team is hopeful that the game doesn’t
come down to that again. “In a rivalry game there is always a chance it could come up,� Finch said.
Boy’s Golf
Softball
Head Coach: Patrick Newell Seven Returning Letterman: Will Shadwick, Matt Martin, Blake Cormack, Jacob Martin, Zach Martin, Christian Leyh, and Max Humphrey Four Returning from State: Will Shadwick, Matt Martin, Jacob Martin, Blake Cormack. About the team: “We will have seven returning lettermn, lots of tournament experience,
Head Coach: Pam Arnold 80% of Last years starters will be returning. Key Games: Salina South Cougars Expectations: “Do better than the year before, improve stats, record and dedication� said Arnold.
among them we have a great work ethic and my boys expect to return to state.� said Newell.
Baseball Head Coach: Dee Kolzow Returning Letterman: Jackson Rolfs, Taylor Bradley, Mark Vaughn, Mason Brightbill, Clay Commerford, Alexis Nevarez, & Logan Fessler Key Game: Maize “A lot of returning players with lots of varsity experience. :HȇOO KDYH WR Č´QG VRPH pitching and we’re looking to
Track & Field return to state for the 3rd year in a row,� said assistant coach Ryan Modin.
Girl’s Soccer Head Coach: Dave Ouderkirk Returning starters: Devon Schmitz, Casey Leister, Courtney Casey, Jorrie Dykes and Carson Jett. Key Games: Titan Classic, Manhattan, South and Maize. About the team: “We have a lot of younger players this year EXW , KDYH D IHHOLQJ WKDW RXU Č´YH returning starters will lead us
to success. I expect us to be at the top half of our league,� said Ouderkirk.
Head coach: Rick O’Neill The Track team is returning 18 letterman. Key Meets: McPherson and Salina Invitational Expectations: “The girls have a good chance to trophy at state, and the boy’s are stronger overall,� said O’Neill.
02.14.12
Sports
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Coming together numbers By the
Two weeks before sub-state teams prepare for what’s to come
A look at our sub-state: Host: Newton G: 10-6 B: 3-13
South
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Great Bend G: 2-14 B: 5-9
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Head basketball coach Doug Finch coaches the boys team during a timeout. By Emily Wood Feature Editor
It is the sub-state tournament. Records don’t matter. The past years don’t matter. Nothing leading up to this the tournament matters except for if you can win come game-day. If you can, you have a chance to make history with your team and for your school. “I am most looking forward to being able to host a sub-state game. I don’t know the last time ZHȇYH SOD\HG WKH Č´UVW round at home. I think playing at home would help our chances a lot,â€? head girls’ coach Geoff Andrews said. The sub-state that we are in this year takes place in Newton, and includes the teams: Goddard- Eisenhower, Great Bend, Hays, Liberal,
Newton, South and Valley Center. The tournament splits the teams into two, four-team brackets with the winner of each advancing to the state tournament in Topeka at the Expocentre. Seeding based on teams’ records will take place on February 25 following all regular season games. First round games are played at the four higher seed’s school and then the championships are held at the host team’s high school, Newton. The boys’ Č´QDOV ZLOO WDNH SODFH RQ Friday, March 2nd and WKH JLUOVȇ Č´QDOV DUH WKH following day. The teams are doing everything possible to prepare for sub-state as they will go into the post season with high expectations. “We have other goals
Athletes in the mix Grayson Jones Boys Basketball Hayley Sydow Girls Basketball Lucas Berndt Wrestling Matt Martin Swimming Kamen Kossow Boys Basketball SOUTH VS. CENTRAL @ THE BI-CENTER
Varsity Girls Tipoff @ 6:00 Varsity Boys Tipoff @ 7:30
ZH ZDQW WR PHHW Č´UVW like winning league and improving our record,â€? senior Maddy Shetlar said. “We have already started talking to other FRDFKHV DQG JHWWLQJ Č´OP on other teams. We are not always just preparing for our next opponent, we are working on things that we might not need now but will later,â€? Andrews said. Both the girls and the boys teams fell short last year and didn’t make it to state, so they are looking to redeem themselves this year. The girl’s team is also trying to get their Č´UVW VXE VWDWH ZLQ LQ RYHU a decade. “We are just working hard every day to try to get better,â€? junior Mark Vaughn said. “We are Shelby Dinkel/ The Pylon After warming up before the game, senior Maddy Shetlar expecting to play hard leads the team in a break down. and win sub-state.â€?
On the Spot
Our locker room smells like “A different zoo every day� “Dirty feet�
“A strange fusion of Axe, Old Spice and victory� “Human excrement� “Sweat�
Celebrity crush “Meagan Good�
What really makes me lose my cool
“Annoying people�
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764 the number of points the girls’ basketball team has scored this year.
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the number of wrestlers on this years team.
85% the free throw percentage that senior Jarek Unruh is shooting this year.
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the number of pins that junior Kade True has this year.
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the three-point percentage that sophomore Max Kuhn is shooting this year.
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the number of steals the girls’ basketball team is averaging per game.
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Arts
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Professional actor visits drama classes By Sarah Gage
News and Arts Editor Students had their chairs turned towards the stage in the little theater as they listened intently to actor Jernard Burks. Burks has been in over thirty productions, including some on television--such as an episode of ‘Glee’, ‘CSI’ and ‘Law and Order’--and multiple movies such as ‘The Hangover’ and ‘Four Brothers’. He came back to Salina and talked about his journey. Burks spent two days in the little theater talking to each of the drama classes about his experiences as a professional actor. Burks graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University, which links him back to Salina and his trip this year. While in Salina, Burks is taking part in ‘Fences’, a production by August Wilson
that is being put on by the Salina Community Theater. Working alongside Burks is sophomore Malik Grassity. “It’s such a rare opportunity for a high school student to work with a professional actor,” Grassity said. Drama teacher, Mr. Nulik, told Grassity about the auditions for ‘Fences,’ but being too busy with ‘Oklahoma!’, he didn’t audition. When one person stopped coming to ‘Fences’ rehearsals, though, auditions were held again for the part. Grassity went in and performed. He was given the part immediately. Grassity started going to rehearsals and has been able to work with Burks on ‘Fences’, which has been a ‘great experience’. “He’s really nice and fun to work with. (Burks) is easy to hold conversations with too,” Grassity said.
Our staff decided on our favorite movie quotes. Here is what we came up with: “The Bride: We have unfinished business. Bill: Baby, you ain’t kidding.” -Kill Bill Vol. 2 “Hakuna Matata” -The Lion King
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Professional actor Jernard Burks gave a presentation to the drama classes.
Spring one acts to take the main stage By Nathan Garlow Sports Editor
The spring set of one acts will be performing February 23-25 in the Little Theatre. This is the first time that there have been two original oneacts performing on the same night.
‘The Nightly News,’ directed and written by Trent Brown. A new intern arrives at the site of a local news channel with dreams of becoming an anchorwoman, but the broadcast falls apart after she arrives.
‘Leonard’s Pet Shop,’ directed and written by David Weiner. A young boy
working in a pet shop tries his hardest to sell a certain “dog” but it proves to be a very difficult task and he has difficulties.
‘Harry’s Hotter at Twilight,’ directed by Savannah Allen. This one-act combines the Harry Potter series with Twilight. It is a spoof of the two and pokes fun at both characters and plots in the real stories.
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Senior Savannah Allen and sophomore Morgan Smith read scripts.
By Sarah Gage
News and Arts Editor
Rachel Hodges / The Pylon
“We will be perfect in every aspect of the game. You drop a pass, you run a mile. You miss a blocking assignment, you run a mile. You fumble the football, and i will break my foot off in your John Brown hind parts and then you will run a mile. Perfection. Let’s go to work.” -Remember the Titans
“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, when one only remembers to turn on the light.” -Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Funny Money to international conference
The cast of ‘Funny Money’ is overjoyed that they get the opportunity to perform at the International Thespian Conference.
“I’ll be seeing you.” -The Notebook
“Stay golden, Ponyboy.” -Karate Kid
‘Bad Auditions by Bad Actors,’ directed by Halie Graybeal A casting director is holding auditions, but they turn south quickly and her assistants are stuck watching bad auditions by bad actors.
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After performing their parts time after time, the work has paid off once again. The cast has gone from performing in the auditorium, to Wichita, and now Nebraska. They were invited to the state thespian conference after a couple of judges liked their performance back in December. Now, they have been invited to perform ‘Funny Money’ once again. This time, though, it’s for the international thespian conference in Lincoln, Nebraska.
“I started hugging everyone, then I started crying. I felt like we had one last time to perform it, and now we do,” said junior Suzy Weller. The international thespian conference is a huge compliment to the cast, crew and the drama department. Ten out of forty high school productions in the United States are chosen to perform at International Thespian Conference in June, though there are even a couple coming from England, according to Weller. They made it all the way to the top this year, and the cast and crew should be proud.
“Why so serious?” -The Dark Knight “You talk about vengeance. Is vengeance going to bring your son back to you? Or my boy to me?” -The Godfather “Bubba: My given name is Benjamin Buford Blue, but people call me Bubba. Just like one of them ol’ redneck boys. Can you believe that? Forrest Gump: My name’s Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump.” -Forrest Gump
02.14.12
Opinion
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