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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Tri-Creek Explores the New Tech Model of Education
T President of the New Tech Network, Lydia Dobyns
he New Tech Network sent three representatives to meet with stakeholders from across the community on Friday, September 9th. New Tech is an approach to education that integrates project based learning (PBL), the smart use of technology, and promotes a culture of trust and cooperation between teachers and students.
Lydia Dobyns, President of the New Tech Network, Tim Presiado, Director of New School Development, and Paul Buck, Assistant Director of Planning, met with teachers, administrators, school board members, students, and parents. They pitched New Tech as a model that prioritizes 21st century skills. PBL is at the heart of their instructional approach. In project-based learning, learning is contextual, creative, and shared. Students collaborate on projects that require critical thinking and communication. By making learning relevant to them in this way, student engagement reaches new levels. The smart use of technology supports our innovative approach to instruction and culture. All classrooms have a one-to-one computing ratio. With access to Web-enabled computers and the latest in collaborative learning technology, every student becomes a self-directed learner who no longer needs to rely primarily on teachers or textbooks for knowledge and direction.
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Student Council Elects Officers The following students have been elected as officers for Main Council Student Council. President- Cassie Williams, Vice-President- Jesse Barrientes Secretary- Zach McKevitt, F.O.R. (Friends of Rachel) leader- Danielle Wilson. Congratulations!
Year Book Review As we recently received o u r yearbooks this September, there have been many different opinions about them. Many students said what they thought and every response was that they were great! Whether it’s the theme, the introduction, the about the students, or the “this or that” section, they are “simply” great. The theme of the yearbook has gotten the most comments. It features every activity, sport, or event that was going on in the 2010-2011 school year. “The cover theme is my favorite part. Everybody is mentioned on it and I like that,” one student commented. Another most commented on section was the introduction of the yearbook. “I love the breakfast club theme to it,” one student said. The intro is very well thought out too. Overall, the 2010-2011 yearbooks look amazing, everyone likes them. Great job yearbook staff! -Cristina Borsilli
Meet the Exchange Students -Katie Wilkey
Name: Lucie Arnold Grade: 11 Home Country: Switzerland Why you decided to come to America: To see a new culture and of course to learn English. I wanted to know about the American life-style. It’s also a good way to go my own way in life. Favorite thing about America: Football games, and that nothing seems impossible Host Family: Saulsgiver’s Name: Melanie Ferrari Grade: 11 Home Country: France Why you decided to come to America: To discover American culture, and also to be fluent in English Favorite thing about America: The fact that there are many different landscapes and cities in just one country. There are too many things to see and places to go, and that’s awesome! Host Family: Saulsgiver’s
Lucie Arnold and Melanie Ferrari
Luna Duric and her host sister, Kayla Sheets
Name: Juhani Jarvensivu Grade: 11 Home Country: Finland Why you decided to come to America: I’d like to learn to speak English better. I’m interested in American culture too. Favorite thing about America: I like everything here because it’s so different. Host Family: Ortell’s
Marcos Palhares, Federico Tagliatti, and Juhani Jarvensivu
Name: Luna Duric Grade: 11 Home Country: Serbia Why you decided to come to America: To improve my English and meet more friends Favorite thing about America: Relaxing atmosphere Host Family: Sheets
Name: Federico Tagliatti Grade: 11 Home Country: Italy Why you decided to come to America: To try a new experience and learn the language Favorite thing about America: Friends Host Family: Newcomb’s Name: Marcos Palhares Grade: 11 Home Country: Brazil Why you decided to come to America: Because it’s a good place to learn English and it’s a very big country with a lot of different types of culture. Favorite thing about America: The people and friends Host Family: Bartolini’s
Marcos Palhares and Eero Heljo
Name: Eero Heljo Grade: 11 Home Country: Finland Why you decided to come to America: I want to learn how to speak English, and it is cool to live somewhere else. Favorite thing about America: Everything is different than in Finland Host Family: Ison’s
Foreign Exchange Student Map Quiz
Teen Mom Season Finale
Write Lucie Arnold’s name on Switzerland
Teen Mom has been at the top of our ‘to watch list’ since it first hit MTV two years ago. The girls (Maci Bookout, Amber Portwood, Farrah Abraham, and Catelynn Lowell) have been through the good, the bad, and the just plain ugly. This season was full of crazy drama that put itself into the girls lives.
Write Melanie Ferrari’s name on France Write Juhani Jarvensivu and Eero Heljo’s names on Finland. Write Luna Duric’s name on Serbia. Write Federico Tagliatti’s name on Italy.
Amber and Gary’s court issued no-contact order was lifted. Yet, Amber, Gary, and Leah still can’t be a family if they aren’t all aloud in the same room together. Farrah decided to leave Sophia with her parents when she goes to Florida but they’ll only be apart for two weeks. Maci and Ryan came to an agreement to be civil with each other. Catelynn and Tyler decided that it would be better if Carly didn’t come to their graduation. Catelynn’s step-dad, Butch, went back to jail for failing to obey the no-contact order between him and his wife, Catelynn’s mom, April.
Sorry Marcos Palhares. Since you live on another continent, we will have to get you next time.
Attention All Techies
Are you into technology? Would you go crazy if you lost your iPhone or your Kindle? Would you get lost on your way to your best friend’s house without a GPS? The Devils’ Dispatch wants to hear about any new, fun, and perhaps as of yet, obscure pieces of technology, apps, or anything else that helps you get through the day. Please submit your ideas to Mr. Gianotti in room A304.
Season three ended in tears for Catelynn, Farrah, and Maci. But Amber didn’t seem to happy that she could finally talk to Gary again. What we all want to know is, what will happen during season four?
-Nikki Sierzputowski
Album Corner With Mr. Deal Prior to a Walk the Moon show, band members join the crowd with styrofoam plates full of brightly colored facepaint. Their active engagement as they create abstract designs on the faces of eager fans is a perfect compliment to the bands’ tightly constructed debut album, i want! i want!. From the synthed-out opening track, “Anna Sun,” Walk the Moon offers a dynamic collection of catchy songs that will most certainly hook your attention and keep you reeling for more. Blending heavy guitar riffs, pulsating drum beats, and array of keyboards and synthesizers with lead singer Nicholas Petricca’s soaring vocals provides listeners with an addictively fun album worthy or repeated listens.
Dancing Into Season 13 The highly acclaimed television hit Dancing with the Stars is back for another exciting season. Tune into ABC Monday/Tuesday nights this fall to watch celebrities Jive, Samba, and Quickstep their way to victory and The Mirror Ball Trophy. This season, ready to go with an all-new cast, there won’t be a dull moment, and you don’t want to miss it! Here’s the line-up:
Recommended Tracks: “Anna Sun” “Lisa Baby” “Jenny”
Ricki Lake - actress, TV host Rob Kardashian - model, reality TV star Hope Solo - U.S. National soccer player JR Martinez - Iraq veteran, actor Kristin Cavallari - The Hills actress Ron Artest - L.A. Lakers basketball player Nancy Grace - CNN Headline News anchor David Arquette - actor, director, producer Chynna Phillips - singer, actress Chaz Bono - Sonny & Cher’s son Elisabetta Canalis - Italian actress Carson Kressley - TV fashion expert What twists and turns are in store for this season’s contestants? Who will you be rooting for? -Rebecca Greaney
According to a recent article in Smithsonian Magazine, our computers will be loaded onto our contact lenses by 2040.
Featured Artist: Adele
If you’ve listened to popular music stations on the radio lately, chances are you’ve heard Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” played at least once. The strong beat and awesome power behind Adele’s voice draws you in, and just as you start feeling you could have had it all, the song ends. Usually this is your last encounter with Adele until the next time the song comes on, but have you ever realized you probably don’t know very much about Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, the woman behind the voice? Adele Adkins was born on May fifth 1988, in Tottemham London, England. From the tender age of four she began singing and realized her obsession with music. In 2006, Adele graduated from the BRIT School for Preforming Arts & Technology, where she was classmates with other well-known singers such as Leona Lewis and Jessie J. Initially, Adele had been interested in making other’s careers happen, but this soon changed. In early 2006 Adele published two songs in an issue of an online art’s publication, and later posted a three song demo on Myspace. These two events would be the first steps toward starting her career. By the end of 2006 Adele was signed to a label and her career started taking shape. In 2008 her first album, “19”, was released and entered the British charts at number one. After being a musical guest on an episode of Saturday Night Live in late 2008, Adele’s US career would catapult her into a new level of stardom. At the 2009 Grammy Awards, Adele won awards in categorizes Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In early 2011, Adele’s second album, “21” would be released and hit number one in several countries. This album has spent an impressive eleven consecutive weeks at number one in the UK, which is the longest ever by a female solo artist in the UK. In the US she has spent twelve weeks at the top of the Billboard 200, the longest time spent at number one since 2000. After learning about her impressive career, it is safe to say this British singer-songwriter is definitely not one to forget! Some individuals on the LHS newspaper staff have decided that the writer of this article looks a bit like Adele. What do you think?
-Emily King
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They use Echo, an online learning management system to create a vibrant network which helps students, teachers, and parents connect to each other, and to student projects across the country. Finally, each New Tech school maintains a culture that promotes trust, respect, and responsibility. At New Tech schools, students and teachers alike have New Tech Network launched exceptional owner- The thirty high schools across the ship of the learn- country in 2010. ing experience and their school environment. Working on projects and in teams, students are accountable to their peers and acquire a level of responsibility similar to what they would experience in a professional work environment. No final decisions have been reached, although more meetings about the New Tech model have been scheduled as of this writing. Student representatives Katie Wilkey and Nathan Muha will attend all meetings, so if you have an opinion about this article, you should talk to them. Teacher representatives include Mr. Harker, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Gianotti, and Mrs. Hudak.
Girls’ Golf- More Than Just a Rebuilding Year
Girls’ X-Country Finishes Off Conference
There’s only one way to describe loosing 80% of your varsity team in one year- it completely sucks. That’s why it was no surprise when this year’s Girl’s Golf team was expected to not do well whatsoever. With two new coaches and only six girls total, it was said to be a “rebuilding” year. Not only did they rebuild, but they improved and far succeeded every one’s expectations.
For the first time in team history, the girls cross country program has completed the regular conference season undefeated at 6-0. The lady red devils took care of the visiting KV and Highland teams last night, both by a score of 27-30. The team finishes in 1st place going into the championship meet on Oct. 1st. Top finishers for the Red Devils were Sarah Edwards, Sarah Wieser, Mackenzie Nichols, Rachel Megquier, and Jessica Bullitt.
The team only had one senior, Ashley Pastuszak; three juniors, Lerin Manis, Katie Wilkey, and Vickie Nichols; one sophomore, Jorden Zubay; and only one new freshman, Becca Wasserott. Having only two days of practice, the team jumped right in it with a match against Hobart, winning 222-233. That boosted moral, but soon a series of invites (18 holes against multiple schools) followed, and not placing in the top of any of them put them back down. Their schedule was completely filled with matches and practices everyday, but the work payed off, especially when they shot a season low of 203 against Boone Grove. And then came our second-to-last match of the year against Kankakee Valley and North Newton. KV is always a tough competitor, and at the beginning of the season they had never thought they could have a score close to theirs. Regardless of the pouring rain and cold, they tied them and had to do a tie-breaker, where we lost by only one stroke. Then came the two things everyone was waiting for: conference and sectionals. All of the players went into conference with a good mental attitude, and it payed off big time. The team placed 3rd overall, with Vickie Nichols receiving First Team All-Conference and Katie Wilkey receiving Second Team All-Conference. Unfortunantly, they didn’t have the same result at Sectionals. They placed 6th, but Vickie Nichols advanced to Regionals individually. Regardless, the team improved, and ended the year much better than they started it. They rebuilt for sure, and next year they’ll come back even stronger.
KV- Hobart Football Confidence in the 2011 season of Red Devil football grew September 2 after their first win at KV. Finishing with a score of 36-14, it was not only a big game for Lowell but also for senior Tyler Wright. With 8:33 left in the third quarter, Wright stripped the ball from KV quarterback Joel Bolen and scored a 10 yard touchdown. Wright’s 6 points was followed by a 1yard stab at yet another touchdown by Nick Hamilton. Wright reported to The Times, “He [Hamilton] goes out to work his butt of for us, and we go out to work our butt off for him. That’s what RDP is all about.”
The following week, Lowell had a tough second win Left to Right: against the rival Panthers of Griffith. September 9 ended Katie Wilkey, with a close win of 18-13. The Devils took advantage of the last 9 seconds of the first half resulting with a lead Ashley Pastuszak, on the Panthers of 18-6. Jeremy Crocker took a handoff Vickie Nichols, and rolled before throwing to the end zone where Tyler Jorden Zubay, Hamm then caught and ran with 2.8 seconds left. It’s Becca Wasserott, easy to say both our Red Devil team and their coachLerin Manis ing staff were happy with their performance that night. Nick Hamilton told the Times, “We seemed to come out with more fire and just wanted to play. We were ready to go.” As usual, we plowed through the Highland Trojans with ease. Nine different Red Devils carried the ball, resulting in 401 rushing yards. Although the Highland
game has consistently been an easy win, the boys see it as merely another night to progress. Coach Kilmer stated, “Our defense has been great all year. We just need to keep improving.” With such a mind set, the Red Devils exemplify true RDP. Great work ethic and unstoppable RDP is what will take this team to great lengths and carry them to state. And finally, recapping the most thrilling game of the season, the Devils tore up the Brickyard on Hobart’s Homecoming. Bryan Thomas stated, “I could see it in our lineman’s eyes – what passion. They were jacked, I was jacked. We just kept going, clicking on all cylinders.” Thomas directed a 72-yard drive, using all running plays. He then finalized it with a 12-yard touchdown giving the Devils a close and hard-earned victory of 19-17. Not only could one become excited vicariously through the team, but just watching, let alone being a part of, the student section emphasized the electrifying win.
-Kelsie Roadruck
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Home Sweet Home 2012 Distinguished Young Women of Lowell Formally called Junior Miss, the Distinguished Young Women of Lowell program was the most successful of 49 years. The 14 senior girls who participated were: Allyson Thompson, Samantha Caudle, Brittney and Ashley Ulanowski, Alyssa Kersey, Casey Zaberdac, Kelsie Roadruck, Renee Franker, Rachel Elliot, Hannah Noah, Katie Cavanaugh, Katrina Rasmussen, Brandi Stormer, and Kelvina Chapman.
Students and teachers participate in the SADD event held in the field house on September 22nd. Students got to experience simulated events meant to teach them to stay away from drinking and drinking and driving. Thank you Mrs. VanHoose and Mr. Swanson for helping organize this event.
The contestants showcased “their-best-self” in multiple areas including: interview, fitness, talent, and poise. Although these are the areas in which the girls are judged, there are also other ways in which to get a scholarship such as: spirit of DYW, sponsorship contribution, and academic achievement. Three girls are rewarded per category. The contestants who left with a scholarship or multiple scholarships in hand included: Allyson Thompson (Lowell’s 2012 Distinguished Young Woman), Samantha Caudle (first runner- up), Brittney and Ashley Ulanowski (second and third runner-ups), Alyssa Kersey, Casey Zaberdac, Renee Franker, and Kelsie Roadruck. Continued On Next Page
Truancy Prevention has yielded a lot of awareness at our elementary schools. Students have participated in poster contests and other fun activities. In addition, they have found enthusiastic support from Mrs. Rosenbaum, our attendance officer, and Dr. Howe.
The Blood Drop (Morgan Born) visited LHS to drum up support for the Blood Drive. Sorry freshmen boys! You have to be 16 to donate.
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Although the program is a scholarship opportunity, the 14 girls saw it as more than that. “I’m not out there to win tonight. This 5-week experience has simply been a way for me to get to know some of the best girls I’ve grown up with. Being a part of the program this year is the best decision I’ve made in my high school career. Tonight you’ll see 13 other wonderful girls and I hope you really see how close of friends we have become,” Kelsie Roadruck told the judges during her interview on September 24. Roadruck and the rest of the contestant were not the only ones who felt this way. A smiling Pat Konyk, leader of the program since 1964, said “This is the first time in 48 years that a group has asked me to be in a picture with them.” Therefore, through the sweat built up from the fitness routine and the lipsticked smiles of poise, the girls, their little sisters, and Pat Konyk ended their performance by getting a “team” behind the curtain. “1,2,3 – Sisters!”
Freshman Academy Scholarship Do you like free money? As students inch closer to the fateful day when they say farewell to the halls of LHS, a common thought consumes them: how am I going to pay for college? It’s true – the thought of debt from student loans can be frightening, but efforts are being made to help alleviate this fear and provide some financial support to our college-bound students. This support is known as the RDP Scholarship Committee. Lowell High School’s RDP Scholarship Committee is comprised of teachers and students who organize fundraisers to provide scholarships for graduating students at LHS. Scholarships will be distributed to college-bound students starting with the class of 2013, though exact details of these scholarships have yet to be determined. Essentially, the committee is in the fund-raising stage and hopes to provide several significant contributions towards students’ college tuitions. Currently, the committee’s fundraisers are Market Day, Fannie May candy sales, and various on and off-campus events, such as car washes, breakfasts, and even (potentially) competitive sports events. These methods of fundraising have been successful in the past, and the committee hopes to expand on them to provide more opportunities to generate money for future scholarships. Some upcoming events are as follows: On October 1, the committee will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at Lowell High School. Breakfast will be served from 7 – 10:30 in the LHS cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time - $7 for adults and $4 for children (5th grade and younger). See a committee member for more details. Additionally, on Monday, October 3 and Monday, November 7, a percentage of all sales from Lowell’s Pizza Hut will be donated to future scholarships (customers will need to turn in a flyer from the committee for this portion to be donated - see a committee member for a flyer). Incidentally, these fall on Monday night football games for the Colts (Oct. 3) and Bears (Nov. 7), respectively. As of this writing, the committee consists of teachers Mr. Bays, Mr. Brandush, Mr. Charpentier, Mrs. Leslie, Miss Nelson, Mrs. O’Neill, and Mr. Werling, along with students Whitney Cross, Kenny Hughes, Mitch Roadruck, Hannah Tucker, and Cambria Wynsma. If you have interest in joining the RDP Scholarship committee, or if you would simply like to donate to future scholarships, see Miss Nelson in room A107.
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Mrs. Opat is fun and light-hearted. She cares about all of her students. That is why she is one of the most liked teachers in this school. So what was she like in high school? Q: What were you like in high school? A: I was an all around good girl who still had fun. Q: What made you decide to become a teacher? A: I wanted to go into medicine but my mom talked me out of it. I liked sports and kids so I went into teaching. There wasn’t alot of choices for women back then. Q: Did you have one or many boyfriends in high school? A: I had one boyfriend for a year and a half.After that, I went to the dances with different people. Q: Would you relive you high school career? A: No. College, yes. High school, no. Q: Would you change anything? A: No. I had alot of fun. I was active and a good girl. Q: Were you bullied or did you bully anybody? A: There was no bullying. Q: Since you went to Catholic school, and it was legal then, did you ever get beat? A: I never got beat. But I got caught cheating ona religon test once. (you got to do, what you got to do Mrs. Opat) -Nikki Sierzputowski
Meet Mr. Lodise
High SAT Scores Lead to $$$
We got many new additions to the faculty at LHS this year, but one teacher in particular is different than the rest. All you need to do is have a conversation with Mr. Lodise and you’ll know why.
Performing well on the SAT is the number one way to get into the best universities. High scores can also lead to scholarship money. So, if you’ve already taken the SAT, or if you it scheduled in your future, here’s a chart to help you decide where your score best fits in. We took our information from eduers.com, and the listed scores include the critical reading and math sections of the SAT.
He was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but spent a lot of time in his parent’s home country of Italy. He speaks English, Italian, Spanish, and a little Portuguese. Mr. Lodise came to America to get his Master’s degree, which he did in Ohio. He then moved back to Venezuela, and was an engineer and the CEO of a supermarket chain. While Venezuela is a beautiful country, there are concerns about the safety and overcrowding there. For those reasons, Mr. Lodise began exploring other countries to live in. He believes that the United States holds the most opportunity and is the easiest to start a life in. He quite literally moved to America seeking the American Dream. While Mr. Lodise loves living in the United States, he says that the weather is better in Venezuela, and he misses his family and friends there. Regardless, everyone at LHS is very excited and happy to have him here. -Katie Wilkey
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