October 2010

Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat

“It helps others. That’s what it comes down to,�

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Mr. Chad Nulik, drama teacher

Vol. 87, Iss. 2 October 29, 2010

www.chspylon.com Salina High School Central

November calendar

Forgotten entertainment Mustang Live not utilized this year

Saturday October 30 7:00 The Diary of Anne Frank (Auditorium)

Sunday, October 31 Halloween 2:00 The Diary of Anne Frank (Auditorium) Monday 1 6:30 Orchestra Pops Concert Tuesday 2 B. Soccer Regionals Friday 5 B. Soccer State Football Regionals Saturday 6 B. Soccer State Friday 12 5A Football Sectionals Monday 15 Winter sports start Friday 19 Football Sub-State Wednesday 24 No school Thursday 25 No school—Thanksgiving Friday 26 No school Saturday 27 Football State

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By Brooke Wakefield Opinion Editor

Lunch lockdown

Patrick McBride / The Pylon

Social studies teacher Mrs. Hoff watches the south hallway during her lunch period.

Teachers, Hoff and Newell, serve as “hall monitors�

By Kaleigh Parker Co-editor

A year ago, the south end of the main hallway was a train wreck during the lunch hour.

Students were rowdy, classes were disrupted and teachers were annoyed.

Now, when a student wants to leave for lunch or start a

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Mr. Patrick Newell and Mrs. Deirdre Hoff have made an agreement to watch the hallway every day and have volunteered themselves to be “hall monitors.� “Several of us teachers noticed during lunchtime, it can

get pretty rowdy,� Newell said. “We decided to help out on our own.�

On white days, Newell spends his plan period (W6) sitting in a student desk in the hallway outside of his classroom. On maroon days, Hoff spends her lunch period in M5 doing the same. Newell

Another perspective

Junior Zach Yaple

Principal Montoy

$IWHU JHWWLQJ FDXJKW WKH Č´ UVW WLPH KH OHIW junior Zach Yaple found another way of escaping school during lunch.

In previous years, Yaple was able to nonchalantly walk out the south doors, much like several other students. However, with the new hall monitors guarding those doors, Yaple now uses the doors leading out to the nursery, just out of sight of the guards.

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Last year, you walked in to the cafeteria, waited in the lunch line and looked for a group of friends at your usual lunch table.

As you sat down and started eating lunch, a group of Mrs. Burger students began carrying instruments onto the stage. They started playing, and you realized lunch was going to be entertaining.

Now, you walk into the cafeteria, wait in the lunch line and look for your usual group of friends at a lunch table.

You sit down and start eating your lunch, and you listen the same music that played the day before.

In the previous years, the OXQFKURRP ZDV Č´ OOHG ZLWK WKH sounds of students singing, playing instruments and routines performed by the Step Team.

This entertainment is Mustang Live and is put on by the Climate Committee, this opportunity allows students to reserve the stage for lunch and show the school their talent. “It brought spirit to our school, and it made lunch more interesting and entertaining, we need more students to perform and show the school what their all about,� junior Molly Dallas said.

0DQ\ VWXGHQWV GLGQȇW NQRZ about Mustang Live or that they ever had the opportunity to show off their talents. The drama department, orchestra, and free spirit, have all performed at lunch. “I know we have a lot of Individuals who have talent, we just need someone to break the ice and performâ€? sophomore FRXQVHORU 0UV %XUJHU VDLG ČŠ,WȇV a great recruiting tool to see what the classes and clubs are all aboutâ€? Burger said.

If you think you have talent and can step up to show the school what you can do, contact Mrs. Burger in the counseling RÉš FH

To sign up for Mustang Live, contact Mrs. Burger in the counseling office

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Student Life

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Michelle Hanschu / The Pylon

Left: Freshman Taylor Huff, acting as Anne Frank, writes in her diary.

Above: Sophomore Joe McKenna and freshman Taylor Huff look at the moon out of an attic window.

Show Times

October 28, 30........7 p.m.

October 31...............2 p.m.

$5 Adult $4 Student

Fresh talent on the set of Anne Frank Freshman Taylor Huff takes lead role in upcoming Fall play

By Savanah Bolby

junior Zoe Rea said, freshman Taylor Huff has taken on the lead position as Anne Frank. “I love Taylor; she’s the sweetest girl ever,� junior Zoe Rae said.

Guest Reporter

Whether the role was determined by her prior experience, or her ability to “cry on call� as

Huff and Rea had previously played sisters in Fiddler on the Roof, put on by the Salina Community Theatre. “Age doesn’t matter; she does D Č´QH MRE Č‹ VWDWHG VHQLRU .HYLQ .QDN ČŠ%XW DW RQH SRLQW LQ WKH play, I’m supposed to pick her up YLROHQWO\ DQG HYHU VLQFH WKH Č´UVW time we acted out that scene, she’s acted scared of me.â€?

18th birthday brings privileges and opportunties

By David Wiener Staff Reporter

At the age of 18, any LQGLYLGXDO LQ .DQVDV LV JUDQWHG more privileges, opening lots of doors, including the doors to the cigarette cabinets EHKLQG WKH .ZLN 6KRS counter.

Some say age is just a number, but is it more than just a year in time?

What makes the age of 18 different from any other age? “I now feel like a boss, all over,� senior Eric Wilson said.

The only real difference Wilson noticed the day he turned 18, besides feeling like a boss, was the sudden awareness of the law. $FFRUGLQJ WR .DQVDV ODZ once someone turns 18 they are considered a legal adult and can be tried in court as so. “I tend to drive a little closer

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Wilson, on his ‘big day’ bought a can of chew, just because he could.

Did you know?

New freedoms at 18...

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individual celebrates becoming a legal adult, tests out new privileges and creates or loses memories, but for others their eighteenth year came and went in the rush of life.

For P.E. teacher Miss Arnold, her Eighteenth year ZDV D ČľXUU\ RI VSRUWV music and college decisions.

Figuring out which direction Arnold wanted to take her life after receiving scholarships for softball and choir from schools in places ranging from Hutchinson to Hawaii, Arnold was constantly occupied. “I do remember though, going out to the Macaroni Grill and having my crush from choir sing PH Ȇ+DSS\ %LUWKGD\ ȇȋ $UQROG said. “You only turn 18 once, so don’t do anything you might regret,â€? senior Chandler Perez said.

Go bungee jumping Be on Jerry Springer Buy spraypaint Get a tattoo Change your name

“You make me feel young again,� Wilson said as he gave the convenience store clerk his ID. If Wilson could relive his eighteenth birthday he would’ve had a larger party. Wilson’s party consisted of four people, not including himself.

For some, turning 18 is a monumental time when an

Number of band members drops to 80

By Logan Maltbie Staff Reporter

Last year, the band had a great number of members — over 100. This year has seen a considerable drop — now standing at under 80.

Junior Reggie Rhodeman said, “We are a very little band because of it.�

There are a number of factors affecting the band’s current numbers. One of the problems is that last year there was a large number of senior band members that graduated. According to junior

Max Wellbrock-Talley, many freshmen and new band students only take the class IRU RQH \HDU WR JHW WKHLU Č´QH arts credit. Some people have other reasons for quitting such DV FRQČľLFWLQJ VFKHGXOHV $Fcording to senior Jacob Lemaster, he quit band because he wanted to take wood shop and EDQG FRQČľLFWHG ZLWK LW Many members who stay in band have been in it since middle school or longer. “I was pretty much drafted LQ WK JUDGH Č‹ MXQLRU %D[WHU %XUFKLOO VDLG The drop in members has

GHČ´QLWHO\ KDG D QHJDWLYH HIIHFW on the band. “The volume of sound isn’t as good as it was last year,â€? junior Tionna Trarback said. “The people quitting really diminished our full potential.â€? “I think more people need to have the intent to stay and do well in band,â€? WellbrockTalley said.

The band and marching band are still going strong, but new members and current members should strive for excellence to make up for the lack of members.

As a freshman, Taylor doesn’t feel pressured or intimidated, yet she has grown overwhelmed with late night practices and stacks of homework to get done afterwards. Ȋ$W ȴUVW , ZDV IULJKWHQHG DW the thought of a freshman having such an important role, but now I feel like a mother watching her child progress,� senior

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Teacher Margret Yarnevich came to assist the actors playing the Nazis to give full effect to the play. After sitting in for one practice, Mrs. Yarnevich was left in tears. “Don’t forget to bring your ER[ RI WLVVXHV Č‹ .QRZOHV VDLG “Our show has a chill factor.â€?

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Unlucky seven

Microsoft’s Windows 7 causes problems

By Thatcher Keast Staff Reporter

Microsoft is one of the largest corporations in the world. They LQYHQWHG WKH Č´ UVW FRPSXWHU operating system and have been worldwide leaders since. Their latest software, Windows 7 was released during late spring in

students have noticed the speed DQG Hɚ FLHQF\ RI :LQGRZV Once the software has loaded, the programs open and close exceptionally fast. Programs like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint have undergone large improvements. “Anything new and different is going to receive complaints,

“It takes forever to do anything.�

Tionna Trarbach Junior

2010. Freezing, glitching, and network problems have been plaguing Windows 7 since the release date.

During the summer USD 305 changed their network software from Windows XP to Windows 7, and the complaints haven’t stopped. “I can’t stand how it doesn’t seem to save random documents DQG Č´ OHV ,WV OLNH LW RQO\ ZRUNV half of the time.â€? Mr. Hair, drafting teacher said. “When students WU\ WR VDYH D Č´ OH LQ WKH Ȇ8ȇ GULYH half of the time it doesn’t save it and their work is lost.â€?

Junior Tionna Trarbach commented, “It takes forever to GR DQ\WKLQJ ,WȇV WDNHQ PH Č´ YH minutes just to load.â€?

However teachers and

we were expecting it,� assistant principal Mr. Montoy said. “I like the new software; I think it is easy to use.�

However, complaints are not the only comment the district is receiving. “I think the new features of Windows 7 are awesome!� senior English Teacher Mrs. Bigler said. “All of my students know how to use and operate the system relatively well, and teaching them the new features is a breeze.�

When change comes to a large school it’s not always going to be received well. As MIS works out the problems, Windows 7 is slowly improving. Both teachers and students are becoming more receptive to the program.

A survey conducted by The Pylon asked 419 people these questions:

Do you like Windows 7?

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Photos by Stephen Lamer / The Pylon

Senior Tanner Counts reviews his lyrics before laying down a track. Counts is affiliated with Polo Dolo.

Bustin’ Rhymes Members of Polo Dolo work on their upcoming album “Welcome to the Stable�

By Thatcher Keast Staff Reporter

The phenomenon has taken over our school. Polo Dolo has big plans, from MTV Music awards to straight going platinum. Seniors Devon James and -RH 0L[RQ Č´ UVW VDZ WKH GUHDP of being rap moguls. The name Polo Dolo was dubbed by Alex Gershon, the group’s producer. “Basically it has no meaning, other than the fashion trend Polo. Dolo just rhymes with it,â€? senior Alex Gershon said.

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they will make it. “Just doin’ what we do,�

James said.

That’s how they plan on striking it rich, relaxed and letting the chips fall into place.

Although they don’t make their own beats, they do write all of their lyrics. “Writing lyrics is what we do; Gershon helps us out, too,�

James said.

Most of the beats they use are instrumentals from other rap songs, and they record their lyrics over them.

“Just doin’ what we do.�

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Gershon has built his own recording studio in his basement where Polo Dolo records their tracks. The upcoming album features 25 tracks with Devon James, Joe Mixon and Tanner Counts. However, Tanner &RXQWV LV QRW DQ Rɚ FLDO PHP EHU RI 3ROR 'ROR KH LV Dɚ OLDWHG with the group. “Every weekend we meet to lay down some tracks,� senior Devon James said.

Making it big in the world of rap entertainment is tough, but James and Mixon are convinced

Tanner Counts, senior, works in the studio.

Senior Alex Gershon, producer for Polo Dolo edits songs.

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Sports

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Swimmers get head start with offseason conditioning

By Dylan Grammer Staff Reporter

With the season fast approaching the boys swimming team is taking time out of their schedule to prepare themselves for the season. Members of the team meet at the YMCA and go through a strenuous two hour workout.

“We all know we aren’t in the shape we need to be in to survive the season, so we all really wanted to just get our bodies ready for

the practices again,” senior Sam Shadwick said.

The team changes their workout every day to either help them condition for distance or work on their speed. When all the swimming is done, they have usually swum for a total of one and a half to two miles.

“The workout we do is tough, but it doesn’t even compare to what we have to do during the season,” Shadwick said. “I keep swimming because it gets you in shape and really makes you feel

healthy, and I love palling around with the team all the time.”

“I’m so proud of these guys because they do it all on their own,” head coach Keith Smith said.

With this just being an offseason workout coaches are not allowed to do any coaching or even be present at the practices.

The team has a head start on the competition and is going to keep going strong through the whole season.

“Our goal is to take state by storm,” Shadwick said.

Upper Left: Senior Will Putzier swims the back stroke.

Lower Left: Senior Shaun Pratt shoots for a personal best in the butterfly.

Below: Senior Devin Reese competes in a freestyle event.

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In Case You Missed It Oct. 14- K-State pours it on KU 60-7 in battle for the Governor’s Cup

Oct. 15- Mustangs take the Mayor’s Cup in dramatic 31-28 defeat of South

Oct. 16- Girls’ tennis team qualifies 6, takes 4th place at state

Kelsey Hauserman and Ashley DeTurk finish high school career with 4th place finish in doubles

Gabby Briggs and McKenzie Morris snatch 5th place in doubles; Laurel Michel 10th in singles

With the MLB postseason winding down, let’s play

Name That MLB Team

1954-1960

1.

1970-1977

2.

Submit your answers to room 171. Answers will be posted online on Nov. 5, along with the name of the person with the most correct answers. Note: Each logo has actually been used by a current MLB team at some point in franchise history.

1949-1959

1962-1978 1958-Pres.

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Conditioned to win

By Tom Reed

Co-Sports Editor

Thatcher Keast / The Pylon

Senior Scottie Gardner practices during basketball conditioning after school Monday, October 25.

High intensity, aggressive defense and a frenetic pace are staples of the Mustang boys’ basketball team. Off-season conditioning is critical to preparing for the long, grueling season. “The main thing we tell our guys is, ‘don’t come in out of shape’,� head coach Doug Finch said.

Basketball players who are not currently involved with fall sports condition four days a week to make sure they are in top-notch physical condition for the season. “A lot of it is self-directed because the coaches can’t really be involved,� senior Bradley Ethridge said.

Ethridge is playing basketEDOO IRU WKH Č´UVW WLPH VLQFH eighth grade. “I feel like I haven’t lost my game and I also wanted to

be in good shape for tennis,�

Ethridge said.

Ethridge is one of ten other players who work through the long endurance runs, speed work and 5 on 5 scrimmages. “The medicine ball Indian runs are the hardest part of the conditioning,� freshman Ben Shoup said.

This conditioning is not just running a few miles once in awhile. It could be the treacherous medicine ball Indian runs, a jog from the school to Markley Road or sprints up the dykes at Bill Burke. Ȋ7KH ȴUVW FRXSOH RI ZHHNV NLFNHG P\ EXWW , ZDV GHȴQLWHly sucking eggs,� Ethridge said.

Through the tiring work, the team is still excited for the upcoming season. “I’m really excited, we’ve got a bunch of good athletes, and I don’t see any reason to lower our expectations for this year,� Finch said.

Go figure- statistics through 8 football games

By Tom Reed

Co- Sports Editor

1.16

Miles the Mustangs have rushed for this season, or 2,046 yards.

Athletes in the mix

Alissa Kim Golf

Will Oaks Football Eli Beery Soccer Alicia Walters Tennis Shaelyn Martin Volleyball

Turnovers forced by the Mustangs this season. Senior Elias Grant has DFFRXQWHG IRU Č´YH RI these turnovers with three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

15

Total number of sacks accounted for by the Mustangs.

Senior Chandler Perez KDV Č´YH 6HQLRUV 7LP Stricker and Trevor Cole and sophomore Kade True each have three.

17

Total points scored this year.

Freshman Malik Veal has made 29 extra points, scored 4 touchdowns, including 1 kickRII UHWXUQ DQG PDGH Č´HOG JRDOV

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On the Spot Your favorite Halloween costume?

I always sleep in my...

Justin Bieber should...

Scary monster costume or a ghost costume

Shorts and a t-shirt

Retire

Batman

P.E. class

Cut his hair, or get dreads

Buzz Lightyear

Tunic and girdle

Grow a Hitler stache

My tiger suit

T- shirts that are too big

Stop singing

I was always a cow girl

Basketball workout gear.

That way I’m ready to work out when I get up

Write less love songs

Tom’s Two Minute Drill Tom Reed

Co- Sports Editor

Fans have lost interest Ask anyone in the United States what happens at 7 p.m. on a Friday night in the fall, and you are nearly guaranteed to receive the response ‘high school football.’ Regardless of \RXU DɚQLW\ RU ODFN WKHUHRI IRU football or for sports in general, our society has gone coo coo for sports.

That being said, high school sports are not as popular as college or professional sports, but the passion for high school sports is nearly equivalent, or is it?

Our student section has been known as a social corner in the arena of play. I look up in the stands Friday nights and see a rainbow of colors in the student section. Our student section is kind of lame. Sure there are fans in our student section that are there to watch the game but it is hard to pay attention to a football game when the majority are talking about what they’re going to do after the game and all of the gossip and rumors that pollute our high school lives.

Perhaps the students should not be at fault for their lack of interest in the game if the teams playing are not providing anything interesting RQ WKH ȴHOG 7KH RQH WLPH , was truly excited to be in the student section during any high school sporting event was my sophomore year when our boys’ basketball team won sub-state vs.

McPherson. The student section that night was electric, everyone was into the game and I cannot remember turning my attention away from the game.

It may seem that some of the instances mentioned before are typical of what girls may do during a game, and they are, but girls are not the only ones guilty of turning their attention away from the game. The student section at volleyball games is comprised of mostly males, who are watching girls play a sport WKDW PRVW PHQ GR QRW Č´QG DV interesting as basketball, football, soccer, or baseball. Some of these men attend these volleyball games because they can have an excuse to perform funny chants, watch girls in spandex, or call attention to themselves, they are doing what they do best, being typical males.

However, the volleyball coaches have said that they appreciate the atmosphere at the volleyball games and after dropping the home opener, the football team has not lost a game played at Salina Stadium.

I admit, I have been guilty of not being involved in the game while in the student section.

Unless our student section is content with average sports teams, using our student section as a social corner will not help our athletics teams win very many games; rather, our student section should strive to be something that makes opposing teams dread playing at a Salina Central sporting event.

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities ěŊ

Fall Fest Helpers, Saturday October 30, 2-4pm to set up; 5-8:30 to help with children’s games

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Health-O-Ween 10K, Sunday October 31, 7:30am-10:30am to direct traffic and hand out drinks

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Craft Show Volunteers, November 19 and 20. 5:30-8pm to help out vendors and hold doors.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Thespians go “trick-or-treating� doorto-door collecting canned food items

Bet you didn’t know...

There’s more to October 31 than Halloween. Here’s some fun facts. No tricks, only treats.

October 31...

Birthdays

Dan Rather- Host of CBS Evening News from 19812005.

Nick Saban- Head coach of the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide.

Peter Jackson- Director of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and King Kong.

1864- Nevada is admitted as the 36th U.S.state.

1926- Magician Harry Houdini dies of complications from a ruptured apendix.

National Knock-Knock Joke Day National Carmel Apple Day

Rob Schneider- American actor; The Animal, The Benchwarmers, I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry, among others.

Vanilla Ice- Poster boy for “one-hit-wonder,� his hit song Ice Ice Baby was the first hiphop single to top the Billboard charts.

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National Magic Day National UNICEF Day Full Moon? For those of you hoping for a full moon to light your trick-or-treating paths: sorry. This Halloween, the moon will be a waning crescent.

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Favorite Halloween Movies After polling 419 students...

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Top: Thespians that participated in “Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat� are excited about the amount of donated items they recieved.

Above: Junior Halie Graybeal, sophomore Suzy Weller, and senior Macie Tomson walk up to a house to ask for canned food to donate to the Food Bank.

What was your favorite Halloween costume as a child?

“Batman�

“Pocohantus�

“Dinosaur�

“Pokemon�

“K-State cheerleader�

“Teletubby�

Mr. Dave Morris P.E. teacher

Erika Burns junior

Aaron Davis senior

Seth Gwin senior

Mackenzie Stultz freshman

Hannah Engling freshman

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities ěŊ

Fall Fest Helpers, Saturday October 30, 2-4pm to set up; 5-8:30 to help with children’s games

ěŊ

Health-O-Ween 10K, Sunday October 31, 7:30am-10:30am to direct traffic and hand out drinks

ěŊ

Craft Show Volunteers, November 19 and 20. 5:30-8pm to help out vendors and hold doors.

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Thespians go “trick-or-treating� doorto-door collecting canned food items

Bet you didn’t know...

There’s more to October 31 than Halloween. Here’s some fun facts. No tricks, only treats.

October 31...

Birthdays

Dan Rather- Host of CBS Evening News from 19812005.

Nick Saban- Head coach of the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide.

Peter Jackson- Director of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and King Kong.

1864- Nevada is admitted as the 36th U.S.state.

1926- Magician Harry Houdini dies of complications from a ruptured apendix.

National Knock-Knock Joke Day National Carmel Apple Day

Rob Schneider- American actor; The Animal, The Benchwarmers, I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry, among others.

Vanilla Ice- Poster boy for “one-hit-wonder,� his hit song Ice Ice Baby was the first hiphop single to top the Billboard charts.

By Stacie Burnett Co-editor

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Letter to the Editor: ELO needs improvement

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Page 10 1. Members of the VETS squad kneel as the football players leap forward. (Photo by Calub Emery) 2. Leaping up in the air, senior Jacob Blackwell attempts to catch a football. (Photo by Jorrie Dykes) 3. Senior Sondra Tower, senior Kaitlyn Neuschafer, and junior Charlie Matthews cheer on students to raise spirit. (Photo by Calub Emery) 4. Looking toward the camera while jump-roping is sophomore Sydney Dauer. (Photo by Shelby Dinkel) 5. A group of football players participate in a dance-off alongside the VETS squad. (Photo by Ali Burch) 6. Sophomore Kylee Campion, sophomore Jaylinn Dent, and junior Courtney Casey laugh together at the party. (Photo by Jorrie Dykes) 7. Spinning a hula hoop on her arm is junior Carolyn Exline. (Photo by Shelby Dinkel) 8. Junior Chelsea Warner leads the students in the Wigalow. (Photo by Ali Burch) 9. Maximus the Mustang cheers on students at the pep rally. (Photo by Ali Burch) 10. Freshman Matt Rowe and freshman Noah Hadnot stop to pose for a picture. (Photo by Shelby Dinkel) 11. Joining in on the Wigalow are members of the VETS squad. (Photo by Ali Burch) 12. Working together to maneuver a board is senior Samantha McCullough, senior Katrina Kuhn, and junior Sabrina Durbin. (Photo by Jorrie Dykes) 13. A group of boys battles for possession of the soccer ball. (Photo by Stephen Lamer) 14. Junior Dustin Cumberland laughs while junior Juan Espino looks on in the background. (Photo

by Kate Martens) 15. To start off the faculty versus volleyball team game, Maximus carries a giant volleyball to the court. (Photo by Ali Burch) 16. Soccer players chase after their target in an attempt to score a goal. (Photo by Shelby Dinkel) 17. Joining in on school spirit, a crowd of students laugh and clap. (Photo by Ali Burch) 18. Seniors Josh Curtis and Aaron Davis react to a save by senior Dylan Grammer. (Photo by Ali Burch) 19. Sophomore Nathaniel Knott concentrates on his target at the football-throwing mini game.

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LUNCH / Hoff and Newell monitor the south doors during lunch Continued from page 1 keeps a walkie talkie with him during this time to communicate with administration. If students are leaving without a pass, Newell either gets their

name or uses his computer to get it.

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to eating establishments and cracked down on kids who go across the street and smoke.

It’s usually the same kids.”

While the administration is appreciative of what these teachers have been doing, Hoff admits it’s probably a little irritating to the students.

“They tend to get defensive,” Hoff said.

Newell agreed.

“Students will usually get to the exit sign [by the vocal room] and turn around when they see me,” Newell said. “I’m not saying they’re not leaving

other places, but they’re not leaving this way.”

Since the beginning of this school year, Newell said it has also been quieter in the South hallway, and he doesn’t see as many kids bringing food in from outside restaurants.

Students may think the teachers are just trying to catch them doing something wrong in order to punish them, when they actually want to accomplish the exact opposite.

“I’m just helping them not get in trouble,” Newell said. “I’m

trying to help them get the best education they can get by staying here.”

YAPLE / Student’s escape path forced to change Continued from page 1 Ȋ, JRW FDXJKW WKH ȴUVW WLPH when I was coming back,” Yaple said. “They (Hoff and Newell) just write your name down and give it to Montoy. I had a cut the next day.”

Yaple said he leaves school about every other day, either during lunch or ELO. “It’s just a waste of time because there are so many other doors to go out of anyway,” Yaple said. “We should just have open lunch.”

MONTOY / A principal’s opinion of new teacher “hall monitors” Continued from page 1 “[Hoff and Newell] were concerned about kids leaving campus without permission,” Montoy said. “I think it’s been very helpful regarding the safety of our kids.”

While Hoff and Newell physically watch the South doors, Montoy stands to the side.

Newell keeps a walkie talkie with him while he’s acting as hall monitor, in which he can communicate with the school UHVRXUFH RɚFHU DQG DGPLQLVWUDtion about the people coming and leaving the school.

“We (the administration) support them,” Montoy said. “They volunteered. I just identify people, whether they’re strangers or students, and we assign consequences to the students who are leaving without permission.”

Montoy estimates that the help of our new “hall monitors” has reduced the school’s cuts by about 40 percent and about 2 percent of students are still leaving.

“I think they (Hoff and Newell) need to be congratulated for doing this,” Montoy said. “They’re doing it on their own free time.”