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SPECIAL EDITION | VOLUME 97 | JULY 27, 2017
COLUMBUS NORTH HIGH SCHOOL 1400 25th St., Columbus, Indiana 47201
CONTENTS
OUR POLICY
T Senior Daniela Wright paints a bull dog print on senior Billy Arnold to show school spirit for the North vs. East football game. Be prepared to get decked out in Blue and White for all of the North vs. East events. PHOTO BY TESSA MADIGAN
WHAT’S INSIDE?
WHO’S WHO 04 Meet administration and other helpful people
BULL DOGS A to Z 10-13 Navigate through the ABCs of North
SPORTS 17
Learn more about each sport North offers and ticket information
EMOJI QUIZ 20 This quiz will show you a little bit more about your emoji personality
OUR STAFF Abby Bodart Lauren Burns Marissa Caudill Eva Chevalier Salome Cloteaux Alayne Davis Gracie Davis Macey DeBonis Kaylee Eckelman Camila Flores Logan Foote Cailyn Goebel
Daisy Grayson Sara Groover Hannah Grimes Emma Hancock Kaley Henry Zoey Horn Anna Kelley Kennedy Kerber Yamilet Lopez Olivia Maynard Mackenzie Mullis Karla Perez
ADVISERS
Roth Lovins Rachel McCarver 02
Lauren Pike Alexis Penrose Coral Roberts Alyona Rosenthal Hallie Schwartzkopf Maika Shibata Ema Sowash Shweta Srinivasan David Walby Grace Wang Addie Watts Christina Westbrook
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MEET THE
BIG D GS
Meet the staff of Columbus North. These friendly faces will help you get through your freshman year of high school.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL SUSAN SCOTT
PRINCIPAL DAVID CLARK
“Get involved whether it’s a club or a sports team or student assembly, something to get you involved and make friends.” ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JOHN GREEN DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING PATRICK PEMBERTON
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FRESHMAN COUNSELOR SETH RAGSDALE
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DEAN AARON KARRER
DEAN JIM SHERIDAN
DEAN JANAE NORMAN
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ASSISTANT CHERYL BROSEY
BUILDING TECHNOLOGIST MOLLIE BUSH-NORD
LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST TONI HELD
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR JEFF HESTER
ATHLETIC TRAINER STEVE SOUDER
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DE-STRESS, DON’T DISTRESS Entering high school can be stressful at first for many students. These tips were the ones students and teachers found most helpful to manage stress in healthy and productive ways.
TAKE A BREAK
GET SOME EXERCISE Physical exercise releases endorphins, which are chemically proven to reduce stress.
Getting eight to 10 hours of sleep, the recommended amount for teenagers, and taking a few breaks while working will make you more productive and decrease your stress levels.
SELF-CARE
Taking a bath or sitting quietly for a few moments can help clear your head and sort out your thoughts. Using scented bath bombs [left] can serve as an alternative form of aromatherapy.
MAKE A TO-DO LIST
Planning out a schedule for your activities, homework, and extracurriculars will keep you organized and prevent you from being overwhelmed.
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MAKE SOME TEA Herbal tea, such as chamomile and mint, can calm nerves, reduce stress, and better health.
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SWEET DREAMS
Eight to 10 hours of sleep is optimal for making it through the day, but many students aren’t reaching that goal. Here are some students’ experiences and tips
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leep is an important factor in being successful throughout your high school career. According to stanford.edu, more than 87 percent of high school students in the United States get less sleep than the recommended eight to 10 hours. Sophomores Darius Bennett and Jared Greene share their sleep schedules and struggles staying awake. Sophomore Darius Bennett goes to bed at 11:30 p.m. and wakes up at 7:00 a.m. “I fall asleep in class a lot,” Bennett said. Many students experience dozing off in class. According to Consumer Affairs, 28 percent of high school students fall asleep in school at least once a week. An additional 22 percent fall asleep doing homework, and 14 percent arrive late or miss school because they oversleep. Sophomore Jared Greene also experiences drowsiness in school. Greene goes to bed at 9:00 p.m. and wakes up at 6:25 a.m. “I get really tired during class a lot,” Greene said. Possible causes for the epidemic of lack of sleep in high schoolers range from caffeine use to biological changes in teenagers. According to health.com, benefits of sleep include an improved memory, enhanced creativity and better attention skills. Getting more sleep during the school week could help students stay healthy and keep good grades.
Sophomore Jared Greene
Sophomore Darius Bennett
OPTIMAL SLEEPING ROUTINE Create a sleep-friendly environment by removing TVs and other distractions from the bedroom and setting limits on usage before bedtime
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Have a relaxing bedtime routine, such as reading for fun or taking a warm bath or shower.
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Set a consistent bedtime and wake-time (even on weekends) that allows for the recommended nine or more hours of sleep every night.
FOODS TO HELP YOU GET A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP Get into bright light as soon as possible in the morning, but avoid it in the evening.
Keep the bedroom comfortable, dark, cool and quiet.
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Almonds Oats Turkey Honey Warm milk
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BACKPACK 101 Computer: Provided by school
Students use backpacks every day. This is your guide for backpack 101 for your first year in high school
Folder: $2 Notebook: $3
Paper: $2.50 Phone: $100 Gum: $1 Phone charger: $10
TOP 5 BRANDS OF BACKPACKS 1. Adidas 2. North Face 3. Jansport 4. LLBean 5. Swiss
Earbuds: $20 Water bottle: $8
Pencil bag: $8
71.6%
of 200 students don’t use their locker
BACKPACK ESSENTIALS Here are suggestions from sophomores about what to have in a backpack BACK BREAKERS • Excessive strain on ones neck, back and shoulders • Muscles may fatigue “You need a folder for every class because you are going to have a lot of papers you need to keep track of. You also need a planner to keep track of all your homework so you don’t forget about it.”
SOPHOMORE PAIGE BISHOP
“For your first day you should definitely have a folder, notebook, and pencil. The teachers will hand out a syllabus, so it is better to keep them in a folder. A notebook and pencil to write down the materials you need.”
SOPHOMORE JACKSON PAYNE
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“They should have an agenda because they will have lots of homework and forget that they even have homework.”
SOPHOMORE SAUL ALEGRIA
“In our backpacks, we need a computer, phone charger, pencils, school books, computer charger, and gum.”
SOPHOMORE SHELBY ROE
• Poor posture leads to muscle imbalances • Increase risk of falling
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ADVICE FROM THE BULL DOGS Teachers and students offer advice for incoming freshman on how to make the most of their time at CNHS
MATH TEACHER JONATHON ELLIOTT
Q: When did you start working here? A: I finished up my fourth year; it was August of 2013. Q: What do you want to say to incoming freshmen? A: I wanna say these four years of high school, can be the best four years of your life. If you
apply yourself and have fun you will enjoy it. They are gone before you know it so enjoy it and don’t take it for granted.
PCC TEACHER LAURA DAILY
Q: When did you start working here? A: I came to North in 2005, I have been here for 12 years. My first year teaching was actually the year before and I taught at East.
Q: What do you want to say to incoming freshmen? A: I encourage them to take advantage of all the opportunities that high school is gonna bring, cause they will get a chance to take classes and participate in extracurriculars that probably won’t ever come again and I think sometimes kids don’t think about that and take it for granted. I would encourage them to get involved in any clubs and try things, see if it’s adventurous because that’s the best way to meet people.
HEALTH TEACHER AND SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR JENN HESTER
Q: When did you start working here? A: The June before last school year, so June of 2015 is when I got hired. I have been here for two school years.
Q: What do you want to say to incoming freshmen? A: I think the biggest thing they need to work on is their ability to communicate face to face with classmates, teachers and administrators without using technology. I find that students are excellent in their skills online on texting, using itslearning and using Google - but the actual oral communication sometimes needs work.
STUDENT TIPS “Don’t use your lockers - just carry everything in your bag and you will be good to go. If you do use your locker, you will end up being late to almost every period, so carry your stuff in your bag and don’t stress about anything, really. Once you know the system it’s pretty easy.” SOPHOMORE DAVEED JOLLEY
”Don’t be scared to be the person you want to be because everyone fits in. Stay organized because it helps to get stuff done on time and listen to your teachers because you can learn a lot.” SOPHOMORE ALLY SCHUMM
BY MACEY DEBONIS, CAMILA FLORES, YAMILET LOPEZ 09
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THE BULL DOG A-Z
Madelyn Sanders at the 2017 American Pie concert last May.
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A B C D E
Learn the lingo and the ins and outs of being a Bull Dog
American Pie is a musical festival that includes teachers and students performing songs from different eras.
Bull Dog Time (BDT) is a class period where seniors are given time to work on their senior projects. BDT happens after 4th period every other Wednesday. However, students are to report to BDT classroom on the first day of school.
Freshmen are required to eat in the cafeteria and are not permitted to go off campus. If one would like to manage their account, they can access it on this website: mylunchmoney.com
Detention takes place after school in the Dean’s Office at 3:20 p.m. After school detention lasts until around 3:45 p.m. and requires students to sit in complete silence while doing their homework.
If one is sick and unable to attend school, a parent or guardian must call the main office in order to be considered an excused absense. Students must contact their teachers to make up missed work.
F G H I K L M
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“Take your finals seriously. Not because they’re necessarily a huge portion of your grade, but you need to learn how to take the finals and prepare for the finals,” math teacher Jason Perry said. Columbus North grades are calculated based on a 12.0 scale, without a weighted GPA. Ask the Office for their PowerSchool info where grades may be checked. Habits of Mind are 16 positive behaviors students keep in mind and use in their everyday lives. Students may receive a PBIS ticket for using them.
Illness can be treated, as long as a student has a pass, at the Clinic (also known as the Nurse’s Office). The clinic is located in Room 1605.
Key Club is a club that focuses on making a positive difference in the community. They meet every other Thursday at 7:15 a.m. in the LGI room.
The CNHS library is open during the weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. One may also stop by to sign up for a reader’s pass and/or check out books.
Students must take a year long media
Media students have classes in Room 1505/1507. Come here to order a yearbook or pick up a copy of the newsmagazine The Triangle.
prerequisite to take the Triangle, cnhsmedia. com., Log yearbook, or BNN in the future. 11
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N O P Q R S T
“Try and get it [NHD] done early, don’t procrastinate, that can just be general knowledge for any project that you do here,” sophomore Graham Keele said. CNHS has several opportunities available to all students. Read the CNHS Course Catalog to discover the many opportunities for students of all interests.
PBIS stands for ‘Positive Behavior Instructional Support’. Students will receive a PBIS ticket, commonly known as a blue ticket or Bull Dog buck, for positive behavior in class. Quarter Raiders involves student assembly raising money for Riley. “I enjoy dressing up and just being able to run around the school,” senior Finn Anderson said.
Resource period is a class used to work on homework or other activities. A pass is required to leave the classroom, go the resource centers or library. Students must complete 10 hours of service learning (also called volunteer hours). Students must write a 500 word journal about key skills they learned during their experience.
Getting soaked by a bucket of water, Emma Wilson (‘17) particiaptes in the 2016 Trike Race.
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Trike Race is an event run by student assembly which takes the first quarter of the year. To be able to participate, students must get a paper from the Main Office and create a team.
U V W X Y Z
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“Unified Track is a track team and we encourage each other, and we only run certain events. We are a group who just supports each other through the whole thing,” junior Morgan Blankenhorn said.
“Working responsibly and making sure that you do all your work on time [is important]… All of my hard work has paid off through the years,” 2017 valedictorian Ujwala Pamidighantam said.
Winter Formal takes place after Christmas Break. “ [Freshmen] should definitely go and it’s fine/fun to go with a group of friends,” sophomore Helen Rumsey said.
Joining a variety of extracurriculars ranging from sports to clubs. “Try to get all your homework done in your resource or in between classes,” sophomore Andrea Roman said.
Yearbook is one of the three staffs offered at North. “I found out about so many different stories; so many people that I’d never even knew had such an intense background,” senior Pavithra Venkataraman said.
Zoology is a class about the physiology and anatomy of animal. To take this class you must be in at least
Students dance at the 2017. Winter Formal. Annually the event is in January.
10th grade and have passed Biology 1. This class is two semesters and worth 1 credit a semester. BY ADDIE WATTS, MAIKA SHABATA, ANNA KELLY, HALLIE SCHWARTZKOPT AND KARLA PEREZ 13
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GET CONNECTED WITH CAREERS
North offers many classes that give you real world skills and prepare you for college. Here are some things that you need to know if you take a C4 or other career class “I really enjoy BNN because I’m able to guide the students on telling a story visually. We are able to push a lot of the stories out onto social media as well.”
JOURNALISM TEACHER RACHEL MCCARVER
“As a freshman or sophomore taking child development, you start to work on your interests. Some students learn that they have a skill and a talent working with children, which is a good stepping-stone.“
FACS TEACHER JENNY WALLACE
“Preparing for College and Careers is a class that all BCSC students have to take and pass before they graduate. We do a lot of hands on activities that are things they will use throughout their lives.”
“Teachers let you be as creative as you want and they support you, and you can find out what you want to do for life. It gives you an opportunity to try careers and find what you want to do before college.”
C4 DIRECTOR GENE HACK
FAST FACTS:
• Buses are provided for transportation if you have to transfer for certain classes. • These classes prepare you for the real world. • These courses provide college credits. • You must pass the class in order to earn college credits. • Certain classes can lead you to an internship or job with a company. • More than 75 percent of secondary CTE concentrators pursued postsecondary education shortly after high school.
FACS TEACHER AMANDA GODWIN
CHOOSE YOUR CLUSTER
Here are the different clusters students can concentrate on during their high school careers. AGRICULTURE SCIENCE AND BUSINESS BUSINESS COMMUNICATION COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING HEALTH SCIENCE HUMAN SERVICES PROTECTIVE SERVICES TRANSPORTATIONS
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Welcome to incoming freshmEn!
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WHERE AT NORTH
CAN I GO IF I...?
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1. HAVE TECH ISSUES: If your laptop is not turning on, broken or you’re just having issues you can go to the tech office in the 1600 hallway to get it fixed.
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Have any questions or concerns about freshman year? Here is a list of places you can go for specific help
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2. AM LOST: You can ask other students and teachers. You can also look for one of the maps on the walls. 3. NEED SCHOOL SUPPLIES: If you need some last minute things for school or a project you can go to the bookstore. 4. AM SICK/INJURED: When you are sick or injured you can go to the clinic midway through the 1600 hallway. 5. WANT TO ORDER A YEARBOOK: Yearbooks can be ordered in Room 1507 for $55 until Sept. 30. Talk to Mr. Lovins for more information. 16 BY OLIVIA MAYNARD, EMA SOWASH AND DYLAN PENROSE
6 6. RECEIVE A PASS OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS: If you receive a pass during class it will tell you where to go at what time during the school day. Most passes are from the Counseling Office, Dean’s Office or the Main Office.
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SPORTS THROUGH THE SEASONS
The athletic office is located across from the Charles ‘Chick’ Newell Natatorium.
FALL
“On the tennis team you have a lot of talking, and they are very friendly. You get to play with people you don’t know.” JUNIOR NICOLAS CHEVALIER
Cheerleading Cross Country Football Men’s Tennis Soccer Volleyball
WINTER
TICKETS AND PASSES
Basketball Gymnastics Swimming & Diving Wrestling
Tickets for games can be purchased at the door. Seasons passes are also available in the Athletic Office.
SPRING
SPIRIT WEAR
Chevalier practices his forehand during offseason.
Dress like a Bull Dog and show your school spirit. Spirit wear is available for purchase in the Athletic Office.
Liz Tynan dribbles past the defense and heads to the basket.
Baseball Golf Softball Track & Field Unified track & Field Women’s Tennis
“The thing I like most basketball is the fact that you have so many ups and downs yet you know that you have your team with you to get through it.”
SOPHOMORE KAYLYN BATES
Fans cheer on the football team in all black.
THEMES Each game at North has a theme for what to wear so students can cheer on the Bull Dogs. Black out, camouflage, and hawaiian have all been themes in the past.
Track runners make the turn in the meet against Bloomington South.
My favorite thing about track is that I get to meet new people and see myself improve as a runner.”
SOPHOMORE MOLLY DYE
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KNOW WHERE TO GO
Become familiar with North. This map provides you with an opportunity to know your way around the school like a true Bull Dog.
LEGEND:
English
Language Hallway
Social Studies
Business department
C4 area
Science
Performing Arts
Special Ed
Offices 1. Main 2. Dean’s 3. Counseling
Resource Centers Art Health
Survival 1.Trainers’ Office 2. Nurse’s Office 3. Tech Office
Bathrooms
* Vending machines
Bus Lot Entrance
Courtyard
3
Library
1
Gym 2
2 3 1
Cafeteria
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Main Entrance
Athletic Office
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LGI
2
1701
1702
1703
* Gym 1
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Bookstore
Commons
Athletic Entrance
Pool
DOWNSTAIRS
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Circle
*Senior
C4 Entrance
Auditorium
Math Hallway
Testing Resource
Important Places
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UPSTAIRS
SHORTCUTS Around the school are many shortcuts that will help you show up early to your designated class. “The shortcuts help me get to my classes faster. Then I know I am not wasting any time and I know for sure I am not going to be late to any of my classes. Instead of going all the way across the school or up the stairs I can go through the little hallways. That way I get to my classes easier and faster and avoid like the big bunches of people,” sophomore Andrea Roman said.
DID YOU GET LOST ON THE FIRST DAY?
NO 56% of students said they did not get lost on the first day as a freshman.
YES 44% of students voted that they did get lost on the first day as a freshman.
BY LAUREN BURNS // DESIGN BY LAUREN BURNS
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WHAT EMOJI ARE YOU? Would you rather stay in or go to a party?
Answer each question and remember what color your answer was. At the end tally up your colors. The color that you had the most of, is the color of the box your emoji is in.
Do you often get lost in thought?
PARTY!
Party, but only with close friends.
All the time.
Sometimes.
I prefer to stay home.
I was invited?
Maybe two times a month.
Never.
Do you like books or movies better?
Would you rather win a game by cheating or not win at all?
Movies are more exciting.
I prefer movies but I like books.
I have to win, my team is counting on me.
I prefer books but I like movies.
Books have more detail.
Just give up.
Do you like change and learning new things?
Tie with the other team. Lose and don’t cheat.
Do you like working with people?
I don’t like change.
It’s not my favorite thing.
Yes, of course!
I can tolerate it.
Sure, I can handle change.
Love it!
No.
I hate people.
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ou're crazy and a joy to be around. You have a goofy side and often make friends easily. You probably love to entertain people and make them laugh. You’re optimistic and like a good adventure. Let your natural positivity shine through, but know that it’s ok to be stressed out from time to time.
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ou’re a very loving and caring person who gets very compassionate about everything you do. You love making people happy, and you love lending a hand to people in need. You’re the caretaker of your friend group and always have great advice. Taking your own advice could be an easy way to get through your first year of high school problem free.
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ou are a natural peacemaker. You’re easily relaxed and take life as it comes. You don’t see any need to stress out because that only makes things worse. Take things seriously from time to time, but always remember to have fun and relax.
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ou love tradition and always have your opinions made up. My friend, you have your life together compared to the rest of us. You’re very organized and enjoy meeting new people within your comfort zone. Traditions and rules are great but don’t be afraid to try different things and put yourself out there.