Vol. 4 Issue 10
May 10, 2017
"Hold For The Applause..."
Alex Thompson Staff Writer Mackenzie Credle Co-Editor-In-Chief While writing this article, I found it to be very difficult, because saying goodbye isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Having said that, I find it extremely hard to say goodbye to this senior class. I’m glad I had time to share some memories with some of the following seniors selected. It’s been a fun year, and I hope you enjoy reading these soonto-be graduates’ responses as much as I did.
friends were always there to make it the best ever.
What was the biggest challenge you encountered in any of your high school years?
Lane Kelley: I would describe my high school experience as a truly unique time for me. I learned so much, met so many great people, and I am leaving well prepared to take the next step in my life. Sadie Odom: My high school experience has been pretty great. I took a lot of challenging classes, but I got to spend a lot of time with friends thanks to the organizations I was in. Hailey Gibson: It’s been a blast, with a lot of hard work and responsibility thrown in. Kenzie Credle: My high school experience was great; I was involved with several organizations and I took lots of fun classes. I feel like the years dragged on slowly until this year, then senior year came and everything started happening at the speed of light. Krystian Lopez: My high school experience was amazing. At times it was hard, but
Hailey Gibson: Learning to make good choices and balance work, school and college. Kenzie Credle: Geometry. I have done well in all of my math classes, but I really struggled with Geometry. Also, I struggled with Spanish as a whole. It is pretty hard to do well in a Spanish class if you can’t roll the letter “r”.
How would you describe your high school experience? Skyler Wadas: I would describe my high school experience as fun and exciting. It has helped me prepare for college.
redo every assignment and it was crazy. Or the fact that I took three math classes senior year, because let’s face it: that was ridiculously hard.
Kenzie Credle Skyler Wadas: Senioritis was a big challenge because I was ready to be done with school and I lost all my motivation to do any type of schoolwork.
Krystian Lopez: My biggest challenge wasn’t academics but it was my injury that I had to overcome. It was late last school year where I got in a bad soccer accident. It completely shut down half my body. I couldn’t walk or play soccer. I went through so many challenges and hospital visits to see what was going on. They told me I would not be able to walk again and play soccer. I had
Lane Kelley: Personally, the biggest challenge for me in my high school years was fully learning how to be myself. So many people I have encountered throughout the last four years have a certain precedent they believe is set for them to follow, when in reality, high school is the perfect time to be you, and find your true passion and calling. Sadie Odom: The biggest challenge I encountered in high school was for sure when someone stole my backpack sophomore year. It’s pretty hilarious now, but at the time it completely stressed me out. I had to
many of my friends and family who still believed in me that I could do it. I was loosing myself during this time. It was about 3 or 4 months later that I was working harder. Everyday you walk again. I was in therapy to get through it. I finally woke up one day and worked so hard that I was able to walk and run again. The doctors don’t know how it was possible that I could walk again. To every one of my friends, thank you for supporting me and pushing me to do the impossible. As well as my friends, thank you to my family. Thank y’all for pushing me to do this. From freshman year to now, what have you learned about yourself most? Skyler Wadas: I have learned that I am the biggest procrastinator in the world. I lost track of how many projects, essays, and assignments that I did at the last minute. Lane Kelley: The thing I have learned about the most since freshman year is how unpredictable things are on a dayto-day basis. I have learned how to go with whatever happens from one day to the next and adept however need be. I am thankful for this. Sadie Odom: I learned that it’s okay to step out of your comfort zone and be confident. I grew to really value my friends and live in the moment. I used to be really shy, but my senior year I branched out and really had a good year. Hailey Gibson: I realized that I am stronger than I’ve given myself credit for.
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Kenzie Credle: I procrastinate EVERYTHING. Now that I've realized that, I’ve learned to self-correct myself and can actually
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school later on in life?
Krystian Lopez: I learned most about myself that I don’t ever give up on what I want. I always keep trying and keep going on till I work hard enough to get it.
Skyler Wadas: I will take the skills I’ve learned in high school and apply them in college as well as in the real world. Such as, speaking skills, meeting new people, and how to turn assignments in on time.
Growing up did you have a hero/heroine who inspired you? Skyler Wadas: Growing up, my dad was my hero. My father fights for our country and still manages to play a significant role in my life.
Lane Kelley: I will use tons of the knowledge I learned in high school in my later life. From the academics to the personal knowledge I have gained, I am grateful for it all.
Krystian Lopez: My hero is my dad. He has always taught me to be a gentleman and how to treat others and also how to keep working and never to give up on my dreams. He taught me at my hardest times to always think the best out of every situation You never know what could come out of it. I thank my dad for pushing me every day. How are you going to use the knowledge gained in high
Hailey Gibson:The field of nursing; first become a Registered Nurse (RN). Then obtain my Bachelors in Nursing (BSN). Then become a Traveling Nurse.
Krystian Lopez: My plan is to pursue my soccer career in December for a tryout, and if all goes well I will be halfway there to become a famous soccer player.
Sadie Odom: My hero who inspired me would be my brother. He taught me to always try my best and to be myself. I am so blessed to have grown up with such a great brother.
Kenzie Credle: My whole family, but especially my older brother, Brannon. He has earned his BA and his MBA in only 5 years time and has always inspired me to work hard in my academics and strive for success. My mom has also always been a heroine to me by encouraging me to be a good person and be kind to others, even when it’s not the easiest thing to do.
Sadie Odom: After graduation I am going to NMSU to study Communication Disorders, in order to be a Speech Pathologist.
Kenzie Credle: I plan to go to New Mexico State University and major in biology or microbiology, and hopefully go on to become a pediatric doctor.
Lane Kelley: Yes! Growing up my heroes were my parents; they instilled great values in me and made me every bit of the person I have developed into today. Without them I don’t know where I would be.
Hailey Gibson: My Mimi (Grandma) She was in nursing school, had a job, and had three kids to take care of; in the end she became a Nurse Practitioner. Anytime I get down and out about studying to get into the nursing program, think of her and become motivated again.
demic scholarship and major in International studies with minors in French and Political science.
In 3-4 words how would you describe yourself? Skyler Wadas: Dependable, responsible, respectful, and outgoing.
Sadie Odom Sadie Odom: I will apply the knowledge I learned in high school to my studies in college and will hopefully use it later in life.
Lane Kelley: Caring, adventurous, athletic, evolving! Sadie Odom: Caring, happy, awkward.
Lane Kelley: Yes! I was involved with football and track all three years and basketball for two years! I was also French Club president, honor society member, and student Rotarian. Sadie Odom: I was on the CHS Varsity Drill Team my junior year, the Chamber and Mixed Varsity Choir, and National Honor Society. Hailey Gibson: Yes, for the past three years, I’ve done graphics, Yearbook, Journalism, Phi Theta Kappa (College Honor Society) and National Honor Society. Kenzie Credle: Mixed Choir, Chamber Choir, and involved in NHS. I also was involved with Purple Press, being CoEditor-In-Chief and completing thirty-two papers in the past three years. I’ve been involved in these groups for most of my high school career. Krystian Lopez: I have been involved in two different sports in freshmen and sophomore year I was in the CHS marching band. Then since 8th grade to senior year I have been in the Clovis High School soccer team.
Skyler Wadas: I will miss being able to see and hangout with my friends every day. Since I’m going to college in Cleveland, I won’t be able to see them hardly at all.
Kenzie Credle: I will use time-management skills, and skills meeting deadlines for the rest of my life. Krystian Lopez: I am going to use what I have learned through my high school experiences to better myself in life situations.
Lane Kelley: The thing I will miss the most is how close I get with my classmates and teachers every day. In college, there is much less bonding and time spent together, so if I miss anything, it will be the connections.
What is your career plan after graduation?
Lane Kelley: After graduation I plan to attend the University of New Mexico on an aca-
Were you involved in any activities here at Clovis High School? Skyler Wadas: I was involved in football, track, basketball, and honor society.
What will you miss most about high school?
Hailey Gibson: I’m going to implement my study skills and still be social.
Skyler Wadas: I plan to play football and pursue an engineering degree at Case Western Reserve
Kenzie Credle: Motivated, energetic, caring!
Lane Kelly Hailey Gibson: Outgoing, responsible, helpful and bubbly.
Sadie Odom: I will miss seeing my friends and the teachers I had. I’m going to miss being in choir and being a part of CHS. Hailey Gibson: I'm going
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to miss all of the friends I've made, my teachers, and access to Photoshop.
ing is in the distant future. Now that it is over I am thankful for what it has done and I’ll never
my life and taught me so much. I was blessed to have been a part of this group. Thank you
Kenzie Credle: I’ll miss all of my teachers and friends; I’ll especially miss being in Choir and Purple Press. They are the groups that I’ve been a part of my entire high school career!
ers and family for always supporting me and encouraging me to be the best person that I can be! The past three years have been tons of fun and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.
Krystian Lopez: What I will miss the most about high school is going to be seeing my friends everyday and just making fun memories everyday with them. Any final words you want to add to this interview? Skyler Wadas: I just want to say thanks to all my coaches, teachers, and peers who made my high school experience such an enjoyable one. Lane Kelley: Attending Clovis High School will always have a soft spot in my heart, having my parents teach here, it has always seemed like me attend-
Skyler Wadez forget it! Sadie Odom: I had a good three years at Clovis High School. There were some crazy times, but overall I’m going to miss it here. I am so thankful for the teachers who impacted
Krystain Lopez for making high school great. It was amazing to be voted Prom Queen my senior year, and I’m thankful for all of the AMAZING friends I have here. Kenzie Credle: I’d like to say thank you to all of my teach-
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Krystian Lopez: I would just like to say that everyone who says they won’t miss high school will miss it. Everyone says it goes by fast and you won’t know that until you are actually a senior.
This group of seniors deeply cares about Clovis High School, and we are very sad to see them go! Good luck with your future endeavors, and congratulations to the Class of 2017!
An Editor's Farewell
Mackenzie Credle Co Editor-In-Chief Over the past three years, all of our readers have seen me grow. Our readers read my first article, which was a very short interview, and they have read my recent pieces full of my opinion. I hope that you all have enjoyed reading my articles as much as I have enjoyed writing them for you. Graduating is the hardest part of high school because it means leaving everything behind. In the case of being a Co-Editor-InChief, leaving is even harder because you’re leaving behind a paper that you have been a part of for the past three years. I know that I’m leaving it behind to Austin Hodges, my Co-Editor, and he is capable, but I shall still think and worry about the paper, whether the staff writers are writing good articles, whether everyone is getting along, if they are doing well with their interviews. I’m sure that most seniors feel at least a little sad that they are graduating even
if they feel more excitement than anything. Personally, I’m thrilled and ready for college and the new experiences and friends that I’ll meet, but I also shall miss living in a town where everyone knows everyone and where all the teachers had not only me, but all of my older siblings too. Growing up is uncharted territory, and that can be thrilling or nauseating. e.e. cummings said, “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” I think that after graduation, everyone who graduates will have to do as e.e. cummings said and muster up some courage. The students in Purple Press are unlike any students I might have met in my normal classes. Austin has been an amazing Co-Editor and friend. He is always willing to talk through my writing and my arguments. He is openminded and helpful, always willing to do whatever it takes to help the other writers succeed. I’m so happy to have a person like him to leave Purple Press to, and I know
he will do amazing things next year. Hailey, the other senior here, and an editor for the yearbook, Plainsman, has been a blessing. She joined this class halfway through the year and is always reliable, writing very well and helping motivate and teach anyone who needs advice with their article. Alex has been a great writer; he is friendly and charismatic and always happy to see you. He will do great next year with his continuing interviews, and I hope he develops his skills even further to gain more responsibility in the class. Travis and Donovan are synonymous in my head, because they both care deeply about the things they write about. Donovan really knows his stuff when it comes to all types of media, and Travis is full of facts and cool tidbits of information; all of these help them create informative and entertaining articles. Ohajine, our youngest staff writer, has been working on honing her skills, and I’m excited to see what progress she will make next year. This class has been
what has prepared me for my future, and I’m thankful to everyone who has helped make publishing Purple Press possible. Our adviser, Mr. Martinez, is very good at his job, and I’m thankful that he is here making everything run smoothly. I’m also thankful for our grammarian, Rev’d Fr. John Rollinson, who helps make sure all the embarrassing grammatical errors don’t make it into our final edition. The Eastern New Mexico News has a great staff of people who help us publish our paper, and I would like to specifically thank Shawn Luscombe, the Eastern New Mexico News’ Layout Editor, and the Eastern New Mexico News’ Publisher, Rob Langrell. Everyone works very hard to make our school publication available throughout our community, and I feel blessed to have been a part of this group of fine individuals for the past three years, and I can’t wait to see where they take Purple Press in the years to come!
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Mackenzie's first paper on the left, Austin's first paper on the right, and their most recent paper together in the middle.
Keeping The Baton A Standard
Austin Hodges Editor-In-Chief
This year has been amazing, one I will never forget. I have helped to produce ten newspapers and a great yearbook, serving as one of the editors of both the Plainsman and the Purple Press. I have enjoyed this year. It has been great because of the friends I have made and the kindness and co-operation they have shown me. I am going to miss the seniors this year; they have been good friends that I will never forget. I am going to be the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper next year, and I am going to enjoy it so much. I loved the time I spent in newspaper and yearbook this year. It has been some of the best time of my life. I loved the articles and topics I was able to write because I really felt as though I was being heard. That is a huge contributing factor to my being in this class. I got to write about politics, which mostly included the election this year. I loved writing on our miscellaneous topics for the Opposite Sides of the Spectrum articles. We got to write about several different topics, which included climate change and the amount of homework in school. I have enjoyed the time I have spent in the class this year with my fellow writers. They have truly brought out the best in both me and my writing. They have helped me get through hard and stressful times. They have helped me become a better person. I love this newspaper,
but exciting at the same time. I am finally going to be able to have complete control of the newspaper and the yearbook. I am going to be the one who is mainly responsible for the creation of the yearbook. I am going to be able to have most influence in the decisions made with those classes, and I love that. I love that because when I know I am doing something right, I am going to put my opinion out there and take charge. I am excited to come up with brand new ideas for next year: new interviews, new topics, and no more Opposing Sides articles. I am tired of writing those kinds of articles, because I feel like two are locked into what they are writing in every issue of our paper. I have no issues with arguments, but I would like to have more variety in the selection of our articles. We have had a point-counterpoint for two years now, and I want to change that. I want to make this newspaper into something great, and next year I will do it. This year has been amazing. It had both uplifting and hard times, but I feel like those have turned me into the writer I am now. I feel as though the stress I endured this year was what allowed me to become who I am and will, in the end, make me a better person. I loved my classmates, my articles, and the joy both brought to my life. I can truly say that I would not be who I am without the Outgoing Co Editor-In-Chief Mackenzie Credle, Newspa- influence of Mr. Martinez and all of my fellow writers. per Adviser Mr. Martinez, and the New Editor-In-Chief
and I know that it has and will continue to help me in my efforts as a writer. I have a lot of fear in becoming a senior and becoming the Editor-in-Chief. It is going to be a hard new experience. For those who don’t know me, I don’t enjoy new experiences very much. I fear that I am not going to meet expectations next year and that our newspaper is going to suffer because of it. I can truly say that I am going to miss the seniors from this year as they graduate and continue on with their lives. I am going to miss Kenzie the most of all. I met her when I started writing for the paper last year, and ever since we have been good friends. She has made this year’s experience much
easier. She has continued to help my writing over and over again and has helped me to make great progress. I am going to miss Hailey. She has not only been one of my fellow writers but has also been one of my best friends for the last two years. She has helped me in both the newspaper and the yearbook. We created a great yearbook this year. Both of them kept me in check. (I have been told I can be a bit of a control freak.) They both have made sure that I don’t completely go insane in my efforts to control the newspaper and yearbook. I am going to miss these two next year, and I hope that they know that and feel the same toward me. Next year is going to be scary
Austin Hodges
Summer Fun Hailey Gibson Staff Writer Summer is just around the corner! Every student has been counting down the days. They’re ready for a break, for fun, and to move on to the next chapter of their lives. Soon that bell will ring and summer will begin. There are numerous things that one can do during this summer. Here is a list of fun ideas for you; some are simple and some are extravagant. Take a road trip to the nearest beach or lake: Take your friends or take your family. The goal is to get away from routine and spend that time with those who make your life amazing. Go to the drive-in: Going to a drive-in movie is a whole different experience than going to a theater and good news there is one not even two hours away; in Lubbock ,TX. You get to see the movie on a big screen and get to enjoy it in the comfort of your own car. Go fishing: Fishing is a great thing to do if you like to be in nature. Fishing is a relaxing sport that also gives an adrenaline rush. It’s silent and relaxing until you hook one, then it be-
comes a fight; the one with the most stamina and strength will win. It also teaches patience and the value of silence. Go water skiing, jet skiing, or swimming: I believe that anything that has to do with
music festival where all types of music gets played. The burning man is a music festival as well and is held in the desert. These are just a few that you can attend this summer. Attend a concert: Many
playing in the water is a great way to spend one’s time. From water skiing to jet skiing, or even just swimming, there is a fun memory just waiting to happen. Attend a festival: There are all types of festivals that happen during the summer. Renaissance fairs, Coachella, Burning Man, and Okeechobee Music & Arts. Coachella is a
artists go on tour during the summer. Concerts are a fun way to spend one’s time. Go with friends or go with family, either way it’s going to be a great time. Take a photography class: Photography classes are a great way to open your horizons. You can already be good with a camera and still learn new techniques. It’s all about
Alyssa Turbeville: I made this quilt for my dad. He retired from the military this year, so I wanted to make him something he could keep forever. How long did it take to make the quilt? Alyssa Turbeville: It only took a week to finish the quilt. I was in a time crunch and I needed to get it done in a hurry. What are some things that you want to do after you get out of school? Are you going to college?
Alyssa Turbeville: I do plan on going to a college in Dallas, Texas to attend nursing school. Were there any special elements that went in to making this quilt? Alyssa Turbeville: To make the quilt I used all of his old uniforms and patches from years ago. I also included his stripes which shows the rank he is in the military. How big is the quilt? Alyssa Turbeville: I would say that it is about the size of a
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the experience. Have a movie marathon: Having a movie marathon is amazing. Choose a stack of movies, grab your snacks, blankets, and enjoy life. Movie marathon all the Disney movies or marathon all the Marvel comic x-men movies; what ever you choose, have fun with it. Act like a tourist: Act like a tourist in your own town. Visit all the places that people come from all over to see. Learn something new about your town. Visit an amusement park: If you like a thrill, this one’s for you. From gentle rides to gravity-defying rides, they are sure to entertain. Visit family: Go visit that side of the family that lives too far away for just a day drive. Go for a week and enjoy spending time with those you have missed. Lazy day: Be lazy. Have an “all about me” day. Everyone deserves a day that is spent treating yourself. This is only a short list of all the things that you could do this summer. Summer is a time of fun and laughter. Spend time with those who make life interesting, and enjoy the time that you have. So make sure that whatever you do makes memories that you will never forget.
A Quilt For My Dad
Travis Nelson Staff Writer Mackenzie Credle Co Editor-In-Chiefm
What are you willing to do for the people you love? Some give hugs, others say good job. Some choose to sacrifice a week of their lives to make a gift for their retiring father. Someone who decided to do this is Alyssa Turbeville, whose father is retiring from the military this year. She made a wonderful quilt for him, and we were ecstatic to speak to her about this. Why did you make this quilt?
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Queen Blanket. Who taught you how to quilt? Alyssa Turbeville: Ms. McCasland helped me a lot but I also say that it is a self taught thing. Did anyone help you accomplish this task? Alyssa Turbeville: My mom and Ms. McCasland helped me a lot with getting the supplies that I needed to buy and getting it done on time. Thank you Alyssa, for taking the time to answer our questions and for taking the time to make such an amazing quilt for your father. We know he will love it!
Irresistible Inventions
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Austin Hodges Editor-In-Chief Emily Vina Donovan Hackett Staff Writers
Look at all the irresistible inventions we have today: cell phone devices, televisions, cars, you name it. However, with all that we have, people take so many of these inventions for granted! I hope to examine these inventions individually so that our readers can see how important they are for our daily lives, and why they should be taken seriously and not for granted.
The Cell Phone f Cell phones are small devices that most of us can’t live without. In this day and age, phones are the sole forms of communication; almost anyone you talk to has a cell phone on their person. During modern warfare, some soldiers would carry equipment that would send sounds inputted into a receiver through a certain radio frequency to get orders or send important intelligence to their superiors. Fastforward to now 72 years later, they are smaller and have a multi-faceted amount of functions. They allow us to do any and everything
from texting to calling, to even sending ugly selifes to our friends on Snapchat. A majority of citizens in most Western nations carry one and they appreciate the function of long-distance communication by cell phone.
Cars Cars may be one of the most helpful inventions that have progressed drastically over the past century. From sports cars like Ferraris to road jeeps that you can take onto the beach, they may be considered the greatest invention of the past hundred years. Cars get us to and from anywhere you can think of: coast-to-coast road trips,
to and from work and going to the movies with your friends. Cars have evolved in numerous ways. They now are powered electrically, and are built lighter and faster. Today “futuristic” cars now come with many forms of help such as GPS navigation, Bluetooth, voice command, and some even have an autopilot. All of these gadgets are new ways to keep our families and us safe on the road. Books The miracle of writing at our fingertips and the ability to read what past and present authors wrote. That’s what books are. Nowadays we have many ways to access
books and magazines. While some people may prefer the traditional hard cover or paperback books, there are many of us who enjoy to read off of a tablet or Kindle. Books have evolved from what once was always one book for a story to now where there are series with eight, nine, or even more in their archive. They have become a source of entertainment for many people, and others use it for work. Whether they are handbooks informing you of the rule and regulations or manuals telling you how to set up or fix certain devices, books seem always to have a place in the world.
e-mailing coworkers, looking up last minute research for your college paper, and even watching that new cat video on YouTube.
Computers What most people today consider to be the greatest invention to ever happen in our history, computers today are much smaller than that of the first computers, but they are more common now, with devices on people’s desks and even smaller devices placed on people’s laps. The computer is always getting a technological update every six months it seems, like when we have a computer with the ability to turn into a tablet that has a detachable keyboard. Twenty years ago, we would have never imagined this to be possible. We use computers for so many purposes, which include
pieces with visible planets and stars moving in real time to show us just how our universe moves.
Watches Now when you think of a watch most of you wouldn’t think of it as an “irresistible invention,” but is sure is better than telling the time using the stars or the sun. We have learned to take time and put it on our wrists. Most watches aren’t even the traditional ones with twelve lines on a clock, most are now digital with the time printed on it for easy reading. There is even a watch that has 396 moving
There we have it, just some of our old inventions that have become new and part of our everyday lives and we don’t even realize it. How often do you look at your phone and appreciate it? These devices are so loved by all of us and are constantly getting being improved for years to come.
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Our 2016-2017 Full Yearbook Cover!
From Our Newspaper Family: Have A Great Summer!!!
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Adviser: Mr. Martinez Co Editors-In-Chief: Mackenzie Credle and Austin Hodges Staff Writers: Hailey Gibson, Donovan Hacket, Travis Nelson, Alex Thompson and Ohajine Hannah
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Adviser: Augustine Martinez Grammarian: Rev'd Fr. John Rollinson, S.S.C. Editor-In-Chief for Next Year: Austin Hodges Outgoing Co-Editor-In-Chief: Mackenzie Credle Staff Writers: Hailey Gibson, Emily Vina, Alex Thompson, Donovan Hackett, Travis Nelson, Cheyenne Regenhardt, and Ohajine Hannah Publisher: The Eastern New Mexico News • 521 Pile St PO Box 1689 Clovis, New Mexico 88102, (575) 763-3431