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Vol 81 Issue 4 East High School 815 E 13th St. Des Moines, IA 50317
Des Moines Public Schools
Paranormal activity pg.9
photo/Brian Chang
Contents 2 Issue November
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November 16, 2012 / Page Editor: Stephenie Gabriel
Features
News
Pg. 5 - Fall styles
Pg. 3 - Election coverage
-10 way NOT to break up with your girlfriend/boyfriend Pg. 8 -East High counselors -Texting and driving Pg. 9 -Paranormal activity at East -Real life bullying
Pg. 4 - School boundaries -Upward Bound
Opinions
Pg. 10 -Freshmen at Walker Building -Dear Keesha -Does high school prep you for life?
Sports
-East’s hunting students -Mr. Thering interview -Roichelle interview Pg. 12
-No Shave November
Centerspread Pg. 6/7 -School lunches
STAFF Co-Editors in Chief Aaron Hosman Stephenie Gabriel
Staff Members Brianna Boner Savanna Bullington Kaylene Drayton Darian Delaney Kendrew Panyanouvong
Chase Reynolds Steven Johnson Tyler Vail Joshua Dunigan Natalie Flores Keesha Gaines
Brian Rivera Marissa Robinson Ethan Rustan Brandon Torres Jeilah Seely
Dillon Glass Leandre Glover
Natalie Niemeyer
Adviser
Principal
Micheala Hale Steve Johns Karina Hernandez
Michelle Nouchanthavong Chelsie Smith The Scroll is a public forum for student expression.
ADS POLICY Ads are available in quarter page, half page and full page sizes. Ad inquiries should be directed to Natalie Niemeyer at natalie.niemeyer@dmschools. org. The Scroll reserves the right to reject ads deemed not in the best interest of East students. The paper is printed every four weeks by Wilcox Printing in Madrid, IA.
DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL EQUALITY STATEMENT The Des Moines Public Schools prohibits discrimination in educational and employment programs and activities based on age, race, creed, color, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. In addition, the District prohibits acts of intolerance or harassment toward employees or students that are not related to the individual’s employment or education.
LETTER POLICY The Scroll welcomes letters but reserves the right to edit for space as needed. Outside contributions are subject to the usual restrictions of libel and obscenity and must conform to general paper policy, which is available upon request. Signed commentaries represent personal opinions, not views of the staff. Also, your letter needs to include your full name and grade. Unsigned letters can not be printed. You can deliver your letter to Natalie Niemeyer in room 3060N.
NOTE: All contents are the product of the EHS newspaper production staff. Occasional stories are contributed from the Journalism Intern program.
News
East High School / Page Editor: Aaron Hosman
First time voters make a mark E story/Steven Johnson
lection Day has passed election in more than one future of the GOP. Romney and that means some way by watching presiden- claimed 46 percent of Iowa of our very own tial debates, YouTube, and votes and 48 percent nationEast High School Se- participating in government ally. Romney had little chance niors had the chance to vote. classes. The Obama Campaign attracting young voters. On November 6 Iowa fa- even had some help from “What would attract them vored presidential incumbent some of our very own peers. too him? Nothing- Nothing.” Barack Obama by 52per“…I’m in a government Angelo Arreola said- a senior cent, helping him continue to class so I’ve been paying at- who also got to vote for the reign as presifirst time. dent into his Students second term. were also A pew rekeeping search study themselves suggests that infor med Other Barack Obama first time votby underers have beliefs standing that make them the pardistinct from ties’ difpast generaf e r e n c e s. tions. 67% of “...the 18-29 year olds view is, Re(potential first publicans time voters) are usually prefer a bigger rich and g over nment conserthat provides vative… Mitt Romney more “service”. there are “… Obama special isreally targets sues that the younger Americans, and tention, and I went and cam- attract people to the conserRomney is more about big paigned for Obama, knocked vative side, but I don’t think business…”, Prisma Rau- on people’s doors and talk- that people are really Democho said, a senior who voted. ed to them.” Raucho said. crat or Republican right now. Students kept informed The Democrats cheered They are mostly Independent during campaigns before the while Republicans fear for the and they just pick the issues
Polk County area high schools mock election
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they like…” Raucho said. the most affected by CamRaucho also voted for how paign ads with $10.4 milsome policies may affect her in lion spent on our state. the distant future. Health care Iowa was the eighth state and the means of pursuing a with most money spent on higher education are important. ads in total, and $4.48 million She would like to stay under spent for every of age voter her parent’s coverage until she buy super packs and other is 26 and finds it difficult to outside groups, compare that understand how former can- to less than a penny spent didate Romney expected her for every voter in California. to ask her parents for money for higher education when Ballot questions her parents like so many others can’t afford it themselves. Should East have longer The entire student body combined lunches? also had the chance to vote YES 485 in the Polk County Area High Schools Mock ElecNO 30 tion that was held Oct. 1112. A 48.3 percent turnout Should social networks of students was reported. have regulations on The mock election recyber bullying? sults reported a greater Victory by Obama. YES 296 Obama received 60.26%, Romney claimed 33.5%, and NO 219 6.59 percent of votes were cast towards other candidates. Should safe sex be given Iowa accomplished a 71.7 more emphasis than percent of registered voters abstinence in schools? that made it to the polls. That represents about 1,555,570 YES 185 voters. Nationally, a 57.5 percent turnout was observed. NO 327 Our state was among
Datebook: Updates and upcoming events Tuesday, November 20 -Student government will be hosting a student/ faculty volleyball game and canned food drive during blocks 8 & 9. You can still purchase tickets during lunch Friday. Tickets cost $4 or $2 if you bring two nonperishable food items. -The girls basketball team has their first game at Ankeny starting at 6:15 p.m. -Tuesday, Nov. 20 is also the last day of school before Thanksgiving break. No school on November 21, 22, and 23.
Monday, Nov. 26
-Bowling has their first meet against Mason City at Premiere Lanes. The meet begins at 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 27 -The boys basketball team has their first game of the season against SE Polk here at East starting at 7:45 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 29 -Boys swimming has their first meet against Dowling Catholic. The meet begins at 5:30 p.m. at East.
Get Schooled has extended the Attendance challenge to December 11. Improving attendance will boost East’s points, along with participation on getschooled. com. Also ‘On the Hunt’ will open back up during Thanksgiving break. 500 searches are needed in order to receive full points.
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November 16, 2012 / Page Editor: Stephenie Gabriel
NEWS
School boundaries headed for a change story/Stephenie Gabriel have been proposed are
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t has been 25 years since the Des Moines School Board has had to adjust the school boundaries. However, with the growing amount of students that come filtering through the district, this year school board members made the decision to change the school boundaries. “The attendance area changes will benefit students by creating a more consistent feeder pattern from middle to high school. The transition from middle to high school will be improved for students,” School board member Bill Howard said. The new changes that
it returned to the main office of their current school campus. The Grandfather Clause application will give the families a chance to keep their student(s) at the current school they are already attending. In order to improve each school’s boundaries, School Board member Connie Boesen commented on the topic saying that each school needed to get a better balance of students in them. Approximately 600 students in grades sixthtwelfth will be affected by the new school boundaries.
set up to develop direct feeder patterns from sixthHoover North twelfth grade. The changes will take place starting at the beginning of the East High 2013-2014 school year. Roosevelt Students who will be School directly impacted by the changes will be contacted Lincoln in November or December to be informed about the changes, the new school they are assigned to and explained to about the opportunity to be grandfathered into a school of their choice. After given the news The map above, taken from the Des Moines Public of the changes, families Schools website, displays the proposed changes to each have until March 1, 2013 high schools boundaries for next year. to fill out the Grandfather To read more visit www. Clause application and have easthighpublications.com
Upward Bound
TRiO program supports students on their road to college
story/Jeilah Seely o often it seems like students have trouble staying on track for college. They have work, friends, and so many other distractions; college is really the last thing on people’s minds. So if you want a way to enjoy high school while still staying on track for college, then sign up for Upward Bound. “Upward bound is a federal program that helps kids stay in school and to help go on to college,” East High School Liaison Roxanne Kucharski said. In the program participants are required to attend workshops, educational and cultural field trips, and sessions with guest speakers. They are also required to attend a six week summer college session that is free to all participants. “During the summer program they’re on a college campus for 4+ weeks being exposed to college
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campus, college instructors, and they’re busy,” Mrs. Kucharski said. “We are like a family, we learn a lot but we also have a lot of fun,” Upward Bound East High School Coordinator Nicole Kalkwarf said. Students gain a lot from being in Upward Bound. For example improved grades, confidence, ACT / SAT test prep, the opportunity to make new friends, and a monthly payment during the school year for your grades (summer checks are weekly). Applying for admission does not guarantee acceptance into the program. To qualify you need to be entering grades 9-11, and a student at East, Lincoln, or North. The program mainly aims for low income students and/or potential first generation college students. If you’re interested in joining you can grab sign up papers in the counseling office.
FEATURES
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East High School / Page Editor: Michelle N./Jeliah S.
Comfy, cozy, and stylish
“Fall is a neutral kind of weather. It’s the season to dress comfy and casual but still look cute. Brooke Nouchanthavong (9)
-Natalie Flores (11)
-Celena Liu (10)
-Asia Bell (10)
-Jackson Nguyen(12)
“With fall, you’re able to dress within layers not only to provide warmth and comfort, but to give your outfits different dimensions as well.” -Alex Huynh (12)
-Brian Rivera (11)
2012 Fall styles
By Michelle Nouchanthavong
“Stay cute and keep warm.” -Julie Khanthavongsa (12)
“Fall is great. You get to wear crewnecks and sweaters but it’s a little cold.” -Justin Huynh (12)
Leather jackets, varsity jackets, beanies, knitted sweaters, hoodies, jean jackets, boots, and scarves
Thinking of breaking up?
Tips on how not to dump your significant other
story/Brianna Boner
1 .Don’t tell her friends or your
friends that it’s over before you talked to her. - It makes it seem like you can talk the talk, but you can’t walk the walk. 2 .Don’t break up with her on Valentine’s Day. - Her father will come after you. 3. Don’t talk about her personal life -Dude that’s supposed to be between you and your lover, not the world. 4. Don’t start going out with her best friend. -Well I guess you should say ex best friend. 5. Don’t have your friend deliver the news to her. -Man up and tell her yourself. 6. Don’t find her a new boyfriend. -
Not all women are easy and find all men to be attractive. Come back to the real world. 7. Don’t take her on a date and leave her halfway through dinner. -Come on now, this is not Hollywood. 8. Don’t break it to her through a note with a smile. -Well you can smile, but at this rate your morality levels are depleting. 9. Don’t break up with her in the middle of class. -Call the cops there is going to be a fight. 10. Don’t break up with her over the radio. - You just earned yourself 10 million haters. How do you feel about your achievement?
story/ Jeilah Seely
1. Tell his friends to dump him for
you. –if you’re going to dump him, do it yourself! 2. Dump him in front of everyone. –why publicly embarrass him, it should be between you and him not around everyone else. 3. In front of his family –you might have just scarred that kid for life 4. Get him mad so he dumps you, because you “don’t want to hurt him” –honestly if your that unhappy, just dump him 5. Don’t even tell him it’s over, just let him see you with someone else – this would probably be the shadiest way to dump someone 6. Give him the cold shoulder –if he’s messed up he deserves to know
7. Through social media –twit-
ter and Facebook are not there so you can hide behind a computer to do your dirty work; break ups are meant to be face to face! #WereDone 8. In a text – only cowards hide behind a phone 9. On/near a holiday or his birthday- his birthday/holidays are going to be there for the rest of his life, don’t ruin them. 10. By cheating –no one deserves to be cheated on, if your unhappy just dump him.
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School Lunch
November 16, 2012 / East High School
tions p o y
-Reduce the amounts of: Saturated fats Trans fats Sodium -Increase the amount of: Fruits Vegetables Whole wheat products
by federal government change what is served in DMPS and East high cafeterias
Cost:
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tips to improve lunch line flow
story/Aaron Hosman
Main changes
h t l a New adjustments
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Approximately 60 percent of DMPS families qualify for free or reduced breakfast/lunch prices.
Full breakfast................$1.65
-Before entering the lunch lines read the menu posted on the door and scout out which line you want. Scattering and jumping between lines only creates confusion and slows the lunch lines down.
Reduced breakfast.........30 Reduced breakfast.......$2.55
-Take the fruits and vegetables offered, Since you are now required to take at least on of the healthy options, do so. This will make it easier for the staff on the register, keep the line moving and save the Food & Nutrition department money.
Reduced lunch...............40
Page Editors: Aaron Hosman
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t has been 15 years since the DMPS Food & Nutrition department has seen a major change in school meal regulations. In late January of this year the USDA, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack unveiled new guidelines for how much and what can be served in school cafeterias. New guidelines for school lunch include reducing the amount of saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium. They also include increasing the variety and amount of fruits and vegetables offered and the use of more whole grains. With a strict wellness policy already implemented in Des Moines, these new national regulations only have a small effect on what is seen in DMPS lunch lines. “We actually offered all of these things already; the portion size is what changed for us. We are offering bigger portion sizes of fruits and vegetables in the high schools and in all schools. The big thing that did change this year is that students are required to take one fruit or vegetable,” Wendy Miner said. Since East has already been offering healthy options, sophomore Andrea Squiers said, “There aren’t really any more options. I usually do take one, but if there isn’t anything good I don’t eat it.” Concerning waste, Miner said the Food & Nutrition department is hoping
that if students take a fruit or vegetable they at least try it, and in return like it. “I just take them because I have to, but I do try some. I think it’s kind of a waste (making students take a fruit/vegetable), usually they don’t eat them they just throw them away,” junior Stephanie Mendez said. School nurse, Vicki Bonnett thinks everyone should have a ‘plant slant’ diet which means eating more natural foods and less processed foods. “I think any program that would allow children more access to fruits and vegetables will always have a positive impact on their health…Kids are hungry when lunch comes around so I think they’ll eat what is offered to them,” Bonnett said. Following the wellness policy by DMPS and the national regulations all ale cart items offered at East must be approved before being served. This includes the baked chips, juices, and packaged snacks available. Miner believes there needs to be a change in the mind set of everyone concerning their diet and starting at school with healthier options could spark that. “I can’t imagine anyone would want to be unhealthy when they get older, they (students) just don’t think about that now,” she said. In the coming years stricter regulations involving school breakfast can be expected.
arian optio t e g ns e V - Salads offered everyday -Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches twice a week -Yogurt (cold sack lunch) -Occasionally macaroni & cheese
-Be respectful. Please and thank you make the day
of the lunch employees easier and a better environment for everyone. Also, don’t push/shove/cut in lines, keep your food on your tray, not in the air. Don’t forget to get rid of your lunch tray properly.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that students chooses three of five options on the graphic pictured right. Two choices must be the larger, fruits and vegetables selection and one of the three grains, fluids, or meats.
Calorie Count Milk
*All milk must be fat free
Calories Chocolate 130
Cheese bread
Calories French bread 290
Carb 25
Sodium 180
Strawberry 130
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Marinara sauce 46
1% Skim 100
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120
Cole slaw 60
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White skim 80
Grapes
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Carb 29
Fat 10
Sodium 570
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Chef salad
Pepperoni pizza Calories Pepperoni pizza 300 Oven french fries 170 Peaches 60
Carb 35
Fat 12
Sodium 600
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Salad/cheese
Calories 236
Breadstick 109 Ranch dressing 70
Carb 7
Fat 10.5
Sodium 420
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November 16, 2012 / Page Editor: K. Hale, N. Flores
Features
Texting and driving is no “LOL” matter O story/Natalie Flores n Friday October 12, East High students were given the opportunity by AT&T to safely witness the dangers of texting and driving. In order to show students the dangers in a safe way, a simulator was used to prove how distracting technology can be. The simulator gives a virtual view of the road, it reaches a certain velocity and it lets you know when to begin texting. The simulator has obstacles that require your absolute concentration, if you managed to not crash it tells you how many traffic violations you made. “I have to admit that if a text comes when I’m driving I get distracted. It’s a piece of technology that we have not learned to handle. It’s a
message to everybody that situation and what it can cost,” you cannot text and drive,” gym teacher Ms. Willer said. Principal Steve Johns said. The texting and driving According to the research awareness campaign began in done by AT&T, you are 23 2010 by the cellular company times more likely to be in- AT&T. The company has been volved in an accident when traveling across America, and texting and driving. When you has stopped at high schools to are behind show drivthe wheel “You can kill some ers of all you are reages how s p o n s i b l e one or yourself. It’s a important it for not only serious problem,” is to be safe your own with their -Destiny Willer safety but technology. the safety “ Y o u of others. can get “It’s becoming more serious into wrecks, the simulasince the newer generation all tor teaches you the risks have cell phones and they need of texting and driving and to be aware of the danger; you how you can hit people or can kill someone or yourself. get into accidents,” senior It’s a serious problem. I think Jessy Khanthaphengxay said. it made drivers aware of the Technology can not only
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be entertaining and used for academic purposes, but it “Texting & driving can kill you!” can also be the difference between life and death if one does not use their technology at the appropriate time. “The video that they showed us was very sad and people don’t want that to happen to themselves or their friends. I think that the video will help change people’s mind sets about texting and driving,” Jessy Khanthaphengxay said. Drivers are responsible for their own lives and for the lives of others, one should be concentrated behind the wheel AT&T sends a clear message within their campaign quote, “When it comes to texting and driving, it can wait.”
Lack of availability D story/Kayla Hale
o counselors REALLY counsel? Or are they too focused on the school? Have you ever had a problem that you wanted to tell but couldn’t because you felt they wouldn’t listen? Or help you? Some students feel many different ways about counselors. They feel it’s their job to prepare you for college, and getting out of high school and planning a new life. They feel like they should help solve your problems and work through situations you wouldn’t want to tell anyone else. “I see a change now, we are getting more time to work with kids, planning their life, and it’s good because we get to create conversations, talk to parents, and do problem solving,” Said Kucharski, counselor at East High School. She believed that East High School should see a change all together in students preparing their lives after high school. “I want to have us counselors go from room to room and see students; plans for their lives, and if they don’t have any, I would like to see us help them and prepare them,” Said Kucharski.
Mrs. Kucharski Has been a counselor for DMPS for over 22 years, six of them here at EHS. Her career as a counselor began at North High School.
“I love it when students who were busy get caught up together and begin doing better, I love it!” “I feel like counselors just listen, I don’t really feel like they counsel. They can’t fix problems,” Said senior Justice Brown. “I would like to see them have a certain schedule for just the school and then a certain schedule for time with their students.”
Features Paranormal activity: East high edition
East High School / Page Editor: K. Panyanouvong
story/Kendrew Panyanouvong he hallways you walk who fell down the stairway through every day here passed away in the hospital. at East are the same hall- He asked when, and they said ways people walked through it was at 3:30a.m.” said science over 100 years ago. Sounds teacher of 22 years Mr. Long. haunted doesn’t it? The same That death occurred over 10 people that came here might be years ago, and happened to forlaid to rest now, but some still mal East vocals teacher James do walk the same floors you do McNear, who declined to be today. You just can’t see them. interviewed about the incident. Have you ever encoun- “I must respectfully detered a ghost? Staff mem- cline your request, it is a bers and students have very personal experience at our very own school. with me,” said Mr. McNear. “A girl fell down the stairway East high has been servone day and they took her in an ing students and the eastambulance to the hospital. The side community for over 150 teacher got here at 6:30a.m. the years, making it the oldest next morning and was walking school in the state of Iowa. down the hallway. The same There have been more than girl that fell walked by him, and four tragedies taken place at he asked her how she was do- East. One of the most popuing. She said “I’m feeling much lar paranormal sightings is of better, thank you.” He went the ghost of the cheerleader to his classroom and got a call that died of a cardiac arrest from the administration and in the 1980’s, who roams the they told him the same student east wing and has been spot-
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ted multiple times by janitors and a student of our own. “Well in PE, I was doing the pacers. I looked at the glass door and thought I saw a ghostly figure of what was a girl. When I kept looking at it, the image got a little clearer. I saw a teenage girl from back in the day and she had on an old East high cheerleading outfit. It looked like she was carrying books and stuff in her arm. I told my government class, and they were telling me they experienced stories with the ghost too and some girl told me about the cheerleader that died years ago. Mrs. Fenstermann told me the ghost does roam around the gym from time to time, but do not bother the girl. The janitors see them every night and know where they are located at in the school. I was shaking and when people told me it was real, I was crying,” said
Senior Christina Syhavong. Four of our newspaper staffers had the opportunity to explore inside the school on Halloween night. We ghost hunted in the main gym, wrestling room, swimming pool, auditorium and the fourth floor; places at East where tragedies all once took place. Although we didn’t see anything with our own eyes, we did hear things that definitely scared us. “My son was at summer wrestling practice and was down by the locker rooms, him and his friend was about to leave and it was really dark. They saw a person or a black figure down by a trash can and freaked out. They asked their coach to let them out in front of the building instead,” said 6 year registrar Sally DeGoey. You can feel so much history when you walk through some of the halls at East high,
#Cyberbullying @EHS Students targeted from behind the screen story/Darian Delaney
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n the night of Oct 9, someone sat behind their computer and made a fake Twitter account called “EHS HOOKUPS.” The account was putting people’s personal lives out there for the world to see. With up to 400 followers, the account was becoming the talk of Twitter on that Tuesday night. When you woke up on Wednesday the tweets were still being posted, and they were becoming personal. “I think they went too far, it was funny until they started getting really mean with what they were saying,” senior Matt Schmitt said. The tweets were listing off people who had “hooked up”, and making cruel jokes about a particular person putting their full name in the tweet. The person behind the Twitter account had no boundaries in the things they were posting, anything and everything was
out there for everyone to see. Not all the people who were written about took it seriously. Some of the students that were being bullied were laughing along with everyone else, not caring one bit
“I can take a joke, so I thought that most of the stuff they said about me was funny” -Aldo Plascencia about what was being said. “I can take a joke, so I thought that most of the stuff they said about me was funny. If I did something somebody is bound to find out, I’m not at all ashamed,” senior Aldo Plascencia said. Students with high selfesteem said they weren’t bothered by things that are
being said about them. But some teenagers take negativity to heart faster than others. “They didn’t mean for people to take it so seriously, they were just messing around,” said junior Oscar Tavera. In the afternoon of Oct.10, the administration got word of the accounts and made sure they were shut down. Some students thought the administration had no right to step in and stop the cyber bullying. “When it comes to school and impacts on the learning environment in the classrooms, then it becomes our responsibility as the administration to stop what is going on,” assistant Principal Kathy Clausen said. “I think the administration did the right thing by stepping in because some people were really affected by it,” said junior Sydney Mathis. It seems to be that cyber bullying is the most common type of
bullying for this generation. Teenagers don’t say things to each other’s faces; instead they go to their keyboard and talk about another person. Although cyber bullying is not taken seriously by some teenagers, it is a situation that needs to be addressed.
9 it’s almost like there are people walking with you that once did. “You would probably see a ghost if you were alone,” said nighttime custodian Van Mom. There have definitely been too many ghost experiences East high can fit into one story. We’re known for being the largest high school in the state, but among students we’re known for the suspicious happenings and the lingering spirits of tragically ended lives. Whether you believe it or not, the stories of ghostly encounters will carry on in this school forever.
“I looked at the glass door and thought I saw a ghostly figure of what was a girl,” -Christina Syhavong photo/Brian Chang
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November 16, 2012 / Page Editor: Brianna Boner
High school lacks real life lessons
I’ve been seeing my boyfriend walking around with another girl but he says their just friends. What should I do? Tell him you are not okay with him walking around with anoth, er girl acting like they are more than friends. If they are only friends he? does Or nds? girl-frie why doesn’t he do that with all of his other
I have a job and I go to school. I need the job to support myself but my school work is falling behind what should I do? I do have a lot of friends in the same situation and I also play basketball and I understand you barely get time to do your homework. But you have to take advantage of the time you do have. If you get off work early or get days off, do your homework! Do not go hang out with your friends when you could be studying and bring your grades up.
I’m 17, and my boyfriend and I have only been together for 6 months and he asked me to marry him! He is in love with me, but I’m not in love with him. I don’t want to say yes, but I don’t want to lose him. My friends and family are saying it is a bad idea, but I just want to be happy and everyone else to be happy with me. What do I do?
What’s up with Walker?
If you’re truly happy then I say yes, but you say you’re not in love with him. e. What if you never fall in love with him? That’s a waste of your first marriag truhe If it. If you’re in doubt of the marriage you shouldn’t go through with ly loves you he will understand and wait for you until you’re good and ready. Sincerely,
story/ LeAndre Glover ave you ever wondered what the Walker building is used for? If you didn’t know, now you’re going to get a heads up. Beginning in the 20082009 school year, all freshmen classes were moved to the Walker building. Freshmen attended physical education (PE), chorus, band, and orchestra at the main campus. This was done so there could be more space on the main campus and so the freshmen could adjust to high school life without jumping right into the large campus. Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, freshmen were moved back to the main campus. This was done so there could be other classes available to take at the Walker building. With the freshmen
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Opinion
at the main building, it makes it more complicated to get through the hallways during passing time. As freshmen look at their schedules they look baffled to find out where their next block is, with that being said it’s more convenient for freshmen to be located at Walker. There hasn’t been change at the main building since freshmen have moved here. “More people, that’s about it. I don’t think it has changed, the hallways have been more crowded, but I think we’re able to manage the students.” Kathy Clausen said. With more people in the hallway it’s obvious that the freshmen should be down at the Walker. It would make it more convenient for the upper classmen and staff during passing.
story/ Brian Rivera
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oming out of high school you know the Pythagorean Theorem, all the wars of the 20th century, and the quadratic formula. So are you ready to use these skills out in the real world? Well here’s the catch there’s a very good chance you’ll never need it again! How about learning things you really need. Like how to buy a house, do loans, get insurance, or start a bank account. If you were taught these simple skills you wouldn’t be asking yourself “When will I ever need this in life”. “Yeah paying attention in Economics class is a good idea and knowing how to manage your money is very useful. For the most part a lot of habits you develop in high school do stay with you good and bad,” Grand View University student and East alum-
ni Blake Cunningham said. High school has its cons that we all seem to easily point out but it also has its good that we never seem to notice. One of the main things school teaches you without trying, is people skills. From learning about all kinds of relationships, to meeting new people, to knowing who your real friends are and who will bring you down in life. “There is a lot available in high school in getting to know people and yourself but not everyone takes advantage of the opportunity,” Psychology Teacher David Mahler said. Spending 12 years of your life from a young child to an adult you should be able to tackle almost any situation thrown at you. Take in as much as you can now once you get that diploma the training wheels are off.
Sports Liscence to kill
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More students interested in hunting and national wildlife conservation organizations
story/Ethan Rustan ast High has many sophomore Jesse Brookshire. extra-curricular activi- Many parents and grandparties and sports are defi- ents have considered hunting nitely in the higher echelon with their children not only a of popularity. Sports are con- good time to spend with them stantly talked about and are but also a great time to teach. an easy topic for discussion. “I remember that I learned There is one sport that seems so much just from my first time to be left in the attic, though. going out for deer when I was Hunting is practiced by many a little kid,” said Brookshire. students at HuntEast High “I’m so excited because ing is a and seems sport that to inter- this is going to be my first r e q u i r e s est more year going.” skill, paand more tience, and -Keegan Cook, 11 w h e n an iron put into gut. Using s p o t l i g h t . a firearm is skillful enough, Many students are getting let alone the common bow ready for the hunting seasons hunter. “My dad said I had to and are getting that certain work hard to become good itch to go out for the chase. at shooting before I could go “I’m so excited because this with him for deer hunting, and is going to be my first year boy did I work,” said Cook. going,” said Keagan Cook. “Hunting isn’t just going For many students, hunting around shooting animals; that’s is more than the chase, or the only half of it. Field dressing is thrill, but some sort of connec- the second part and probably tion that makes it unique for the hardest,” said Brookshire. each person in their own way. An iron stomach is defi“I’ve always gone out with nitely needed for hunting for my dad so it really is good first shooting the animal, and bonding time for us,” said second having to field dress it.
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“Field dressing” is a term used to describe the cleaning out of the unused organs and harvesting of an animal. “It is surly my least favorite part but you have to do it,” said Brookshire. Iowa is actually considered a prime hunting state and is proud of its contribution to wildlife conservation. Iowa ground is hunted for many animals including deer, wild turkey, pheasant, and even dove. Some sportsmen enjoy traveling to other states for different game like elk, mountain lion, antelope, moose, and bear. Another sport that requires the same skill as hunting but not the harvest of animals is clay pigeon shooting, also called skeet shooting. “Skeet” is a small clay disc used only for the sole purpose of shooting. Skeet shooting consists of a shooter, and a throwing mechanism that throws a clay pigeon in the air for the shooter to shoot. is a good alternative sport to hunting for the faint of heart and those with a weak stomach. But as many who do hunt would say, you’re missing out!
New year, new sound New teacher for marching band makes an impact on students story/Chelsea Smith oseph Thering is the new band teacher here at East High School. Some new changes have been made to band member's schedules that will help encourage and improve the band’s performance. He is also in charge of marching band as well as concert band. “East High band students are a joy to work with. They are funny, creative, original and caring people,” Thering said. Thering graduated from Luther College. He plays alto, tenor, and bari sax. He has been in numerous music programs
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in high school as well as in college. In high school, Thering was in concert band, marching band, jazz band, and solo/ensemble. He was also in choirs and musicals. Thering was inspired to become a band teacher when he was a drum major in high school. In college, Thering was in concert band, wind and percussion ensemble, jazz band, jazz orchestra, symphony orchestra, mixed choir and men’s choir. “I came to East by way of lucky misfortune. I was excessed at another position in
the district due to budget cuts and was very, very happy to have been offered the position at East High School,” Thering said. Thering has made changes to improve the success for marching band. The band's practice w a s moved to 6:45 a.m. on A days because that is the time that is needed to accomplish something as
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Roichelle Marble: Come back kid story/Joshua Dunigan he girls East High Scarlet basketball team was lost without their fearless leader Roichelle Marble, after a devastating loss in the first game in the playoffs last year. Known for her tenacious defense, flashy unselfish passing, and sharp shooting skills, Marble led the 2011 Lady Scarlets throughout the playoffs. Once known as the fabulous freshman phenom, Marble is working to make a comeback and reclaim her role as leader this year. The Lady Scarlets are sure to Q: What inspires you to play basketball? A: “I’ve been playing since I was 4 years old and my dad was really good in college, plus I was born with the talent my parents say.” Q: What effect do you think your non Injury had on the team? A: “I love the game so just watching was really tough. I’ve been on the team for a long time, since my freshman year I’ve been on varsity. I know what to do I’m the leader so it was hard to watch and hard for the players because they had to come out their comfort zones.”
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challenging as a marching show. “It’s too early for me, but if it helps make the band better, I’ll do it,” senior Nancy Lovan said. Thering would like to add another m u s i c class for advanced music students called AP Music Theory. There are things both Thering and the band members would like to improve. They would like others to memorize music and get better at marching. “I just hope that
Q: What did you do this off season to rehab? A: “I had to have shoulder surgery because I dislocated my shoulder a lot. I finished my actual rehab in April and was already playing the same week; my rehab to me was playing basketball all summer. I eventually worked myself back into the rhythm.” Q: How do you feel about transfers coming to East to play on the team? A: “I’m excited about the transfers because I used to play with one when we were younger, and I’ve known the other since I was little. Anyone’s spot is at jeopardy, because our team is so deep anybody could start.” Q: How far do you think East girls will make it this year? Why? A: “I’m not going to say you’re just going to have to come to the games and find out.”
everyone is willing to put in 110% because it takes a lot of dedication and work to get our drill done and look our best. If we did that, we could definitely earn some trophies,” sophomore Christina Do said. For the kids who are interested in band, Thering believes that band is for people who like to stretch their limits and see what they are capable of. It's not easy but challenge is usually more rewarding than the path of least resistance. “I have felt privileged to be at East already this year. It has a great history and students who present themselves with pride and unapologetic honesty. [East] has great future as it adapts quickly to an everchanging local and world community,” Thering said.
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No Shave November
What is No Shave November all about?
Flip you calendars and drop your razors because it is No Shave November! A month devoted to pure laziness and hairy individuals. This semi-popular trend is growing on the face of East High. A few students and teachers are participating and growing their best beards, or at least trying. No one knows exactly where or why No Shave November was created but it has taken storm world-wide. There are a few contests online for participants to show off their facial hair and possibly win prizes. No Shave November has also helped charities show awareness for prostate cancer and multiple sclerosis. “Seize opportunity by the beard, for it is bald behind” - Bulgarian Proverb
photo/Tyler Vail
photos/ Tyler Vail
Mr. Lenk
The Mountaineer
“Make sure you can grow a beard before you decide to grow a beard.” - Lane Galvin (11)
Mr. Koch The Itch
“The perks of having a beard are being able to getting a drink at the water fountain and cleaning your beard at the same time. Take advantage of it!” - Robert Hansen (11)
Mr. Best
The 9 Day Stubble
Beard tips
Beard styles
Beard master, Mr. Lenk, gives a student some one on one time.