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uesday, February 6 marked a tragic loss for the Eaton community. Kennedi Ingram was an outstanding student, teammate and loving friend. Kennedi was a four-year state champion volleyball player, a beloved LINK leader, and a friend to anyone who crossed her path.
She was a lively and youthful teenager. Her life was taken by a train, when her SUV was struck on the railroad crossing at 5th Street and US 85, where not even a year ago the life of another high school student, Dallas Duran, was taken as well. Kennedi’s impact and great influence was witnessed as the entire community came together to grieve and stand up for change. Emma Weaver, an EHS graduate, created an online petition to shut down the dangerous fifth street crossing. Within 24 hours,the petition had reached 5,000 signatures and swelled to over 13,000 signatures from not only the people in the community, but from people all over America. A hard copy of the petition was later passed around the town of Eaton to plead with the Union Pacific and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to put up lights and crossing arms in Weld County’s most dangerous crossing. The Greeley Tribune editorial board wrote that “four crashes, two deaths and one injury in the past 10 years, [makes] it the most dangerous railroad crossing in Weld County.” Almost immediately after the accident, Eaton mayor Kevin Ross shut down Fifth street, and said it would remain closed
until crossing arms are installed. For those who did not know Kennedi, her brightness and enthusiasm could lighten up a room. Her friend Chelsey Lockey said, “My favorite memories of Kennedi were the ones we shared on the volleyball court. Growing up that’s where we spent most of our time, at practice and at games. She was just always super competitive and fun to be around for those games.” Chelsey, too, spoke of the thing everybody remembers most-Kennedi’s beaming smile.“I think everyone will remember her as someone who always had a smile on her face and someone who was practically good at everything she did. She was able to make everyone stay a little better and just a happy kid in general.” Her funeral took place on Tuesday, February 13 at the Eaton Evangelical Free Church, and over 1,000 grieving students, teachers, family members and friends gathered to commemorate her life, and were uplifted by her daily devotions that gave the crowd the hope that Kennedi would be among them once again. Throughout the ceremony, family members and dear friends tried to find an answer through God as to why she she was taken too soon. Colton Ingram, Kennedi’s older brother, said he had battled with this question and in the end he said, “At first I was angry because I thought God was taking something from me, but then I realized I was giving one my most precious things to Him.” The entire sanctuary was filled with quiet sobs as her ceremony went on. At the end of the service, the volleyball girls decided to continue a tradition that the Kennedi started at volleyball games. They all swayed together singing Neil Diamond’s song “Sweet Caroline.” The sight gave Kennedi a place among her teammates and friends as they joined together as
A daily devotion becomes the message that sees us through
Kennedi Ingram and Evan Anderson smile as they celebrate the coronation ceremony during the 2017 homecoming.
a family. Kennedi’s friends and loved ones have graciously provided their memories, as well as an insight of her life. Mckenna Cyphers said, “My favorite memory was a snow day when we went sledding. We named the hill Deadman’s Hill and spent half the time trying to get to it, even though we fell into the river trying. And when we
finally made it to the hill we just all crashed into the river again. We laughed the whole time and took a funny video pretending to be hardcore adventurers in Antarctica. I think her impact was to not take anything for granted. [It’s important] to tell the people that you care about that you love them every day. Even in something as ugly as death, you can still see the beauty and know that she is in a better place and that some good is going to come out of it. She loved life and really knew how to live it up. She just loved being silly and having fun.” Ana Scott said, “If there’s anything to learn from Kennedi it was the way she lived her life. You don’t take a day for granted. You live it up every day for [each] day. Don’t ever say no to something just because you’re scared. Just send it. That was totally her thing. Go do it. Don’t be afraid. Just be yourself.” Abby Sears said, “I have a lot of memories with Kenn, but one of my favorites would be going to see Kenny Chesney at Cheyenne
Frontier Days. He’s both one of my favorite singers and we were in the standing room only, so we just belted every song and it was one of the funnest nights with her. She impacted me in so many more ways than one. She always made me want to better myself in everything I did. She always encouraged me and pushed me to go the extra mile. Whether she knew it or not, I looked up to her a lot, and I’m forever grateful for all the laughs and memories. She’s forever with us!” Alicia Lovell said, “Kennedi was the kind of friend who knew me inside and out. My favorite memories are with her by my side. Not only do I miss her like crazy, but I’m so fortunate to have had a best friend like her.” Evan Anderson said, “She just had a really unique presence that you just always wanted to be around. I can’t even describe her impact on me. I don’t know how my senior year would have gone without her. She’s one of my closest friends and this year would have been completely different without her.”
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Tyler Alm places first for second year Poets and poetry lovers gather for annual coffee house
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For the second year in a row, Tyler Alm represented Eaton at the State Poetry Out Loud contest on Feb. 28. As Alm prepared for state, she said, “I’m awful nervous, and I kind of don’t feel ready. Last year, I had almost a month between the school competition and state, so I had more time to prepare and pump myself up, but this year I only have a week.” Seventeen students competed for the chance to go to state on February 20, at the Eaton Library. The top three places were taken by Jazmine Mendez (18), who came in third with 104 points; Everet Slaugenhaupt (20), in second with 117 points, and Alm who garnered 120 out of the 124 possible points. Alm represented EHS last year in the national contest in which students memorize three different poems and recite them at state. The contest was held at the Lakewood Events center and the POL sponsers, Emily Sorenson and Deirdre White drove 7 students down to watch and support Alm. Sorenson said Alm made it through the first two rounds, which were mandatory, but she did not make it to the third round. “Tyler did an outstanding
Back: Deirdre White, Kendra Hixon, Lisa Zimmerman, Everet Slaughenhaupt (20), Dillion Sullivan (18), Ethan Alcazar (18), Tyler Alm (18), Emma Taylor (18), Lori Selby, Jay Tapia, Emily Sorenson, Nehemiah Orosco (18), Petyon McKevitt (18), Evan Messmer (20), Ciana Burroughs (18), Hailey Brogdon (20), Rachel Ballard (21), Ashley Frerich (19), Shea Dillion, Madelyn Biggers (21), Kayla Johnson, Dawn Renner (20), Janae Jarnagin (19), Jasmine Mendez (18), and Angel Estrada (20).
“All the students did, and we were so impressed with the level of skill the kids showed this year.” Lisa Zimmerman, a
UNC professor of poetry assisted the students with preparing their performances. “This is our 8th year for Po-
etry Out Loud,” White said, “and Lisa Zimmerman has been with us from the start. It is really her who inspires the kids, and me, to love poetry.”
Traditional MORP makes its way back to the high school brendamacias staffreporter
Eaton High School held a traditional MORP dance on Feb. 24. Hosted by FBLA, the dance brought back a new norm of girls asking guys out. Inspired by a “Dynamic Duos” theme, many students came with iconic duo costumes like Batman and Robin. Over 100 students attended the dance, showing off their matching outfits with their friends. An activity that blew the roof off was FBLA’s version of Minute to Win It, and three different activities interrupted the music to get students involved. One of the activities was that each player put a spoon in there mouth and had to move a ping pong ball across the room without dropping it on the floor. The next activity was a game similar to
cup pong, where students had to bounce ping pong balls into solo cups before their opponent. Finally, three students participated in a game where they had to shake tic tacs out of two containers glued to a stick with just their mouths. Winners of each activity received gift cards as a reward. Shelley Tregoning said, “Next year Eaton will be expecting another MORP because it turned out so successful.” Last year instead of morp, a spring dance took place around the same time in February. The theme for the spring dance was Glow in the Dark, but FBLA decided on a MORP this year and hoped for success. One of the members in FBLA attended both last years spring dance and this years MORP. Cheyenne Moyer (19) said, “I loved MORP this year, more than the spring dance.”
Onlookers watch as Shaina Florence (20) and Addie Randel (18) compete in a dance battle.
Sophomores (from left) Becca Doughty (21), Lili Garcia (20), Mikayla Schwartz (20), and Sydney Carlson (21) twin in matching unicorn emsembles.
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Paris runways to Eaton hallways Spring fashions are on their way
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Funky Socks
No one sees socks as a high-fashion-item, but this spring they are. Socks of any pattern, color, or length paired with any pair of shoes are a statement this spring. They can kick your outfits up a notch with ankle or knee-high socks. Runway models are pairing their statement socks with heels. But for a more casual look, Birkenstock sandals and Chuck Taylors with tube socks. The hallways of EHS can be your runway with this funky-sock trend.
Flower Power
Klara Cordova (20) wears a floral patterned blouse with a pair of jeans and white Converse.
The origin of floral patterned clothing is found in Asia because flowers are an integral part of the culture. They started in Japan with kimono fabrics with peony patterns. They were brought to Europe in the middle ages with floral lace, Chintz-cottons and silk brocades. In the 1960s floral patterned clothing was extremely popular with the “flower power” era. The trend of floral patterns never really has gone away. They can be worn at anytime of year but it is a staple in the springtime. This spring, bold and large-scale patterns will take on the iconic pattern.
Kaitlyn Clevenger (19) pairs her Wonder Woman socks with Vans sneakers.
Blast From the Past Retro styles are back. Thrifted ‘70s and ‘80s clothing is especially trendy in the hallways of EHS. The bold trends of these time periods have made their way back but are definitely more toned down and casual. Some of the re-emerged trends are patchwork denim, velvet dresses, cropped jeans, off-theshoulder shirts and dresses, big sleeves, lace, bomber jackets, Keds, and denim jackets.
Not Over Overalls
Another trend that is back in style is overalls. Refurbished versions of this classic “farm” style. People wear skinny jean versions of them, distressed, or cuffed pant legs. Overalls first became prominent in the early 1900’s when they were a symbol of the working class. They were not considered a fashion statement. They were a working-class statement until the 1990’s when teens would wear them with one strap hanging, Fresh Prince style.
Swaggin’ Sneakers
Paris Fashion Week debuted Christopher Kane and his line of “ugly sneakers.” Teen Vogue said, “Apparently 2018 is all about the ugly shoe trend, and Christopher Kane, is definitely the one to blame.” Kane, a Scottish fashion designer based in London, has collaborated with Crocs for years, including bedazzled and fur lined Crocs. In his line of orthopedic shoes at Paris Fashion Week, he introduced platform sneakers. Models in the show wore them with fancy dresses. The trend is quite functional because you can do basically anything in sneakers. Be prepared to start seeing ugly sneakers in the hallways this spring. Sophomores Teja Lemaster and Grace Sandau strut their vintage gear.
Andrea Pennington (19) wears her distressed overalls with low-top Converse and a pink shirt.
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Eaton sends two to All State Choir Richling and Pickett surprised by honor
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off. One month later, right around Thanksgiving, Pickett and Richling On a brisk day in October, Luke received the news that they had been Pickett (18) and Adam Richling (18) selected for the All State Choir. Connervously strode into Fort Collins High treras said, “They worked really hard. School for the All State choir audition. You have to compete with the top in the Four months later they were performing state, and the audition process is very at the Buell Theater in Denver. rigorous.” This is the first time in the diThe Audition rector’s career she has had two students On October 27, Pitted against 3000 selected for this honor. “This is my 13th of their fellow year at Eaton high school High School,” singers from Contreras all over Colosaid, “and rado, the two the first time performed anyone had their best in gotten in was front of a three years judge even ago. I have though both never had believed that more than one the spots were student make out of reach it. This is the for them. first time ever According two students to choir direchave made tor Christina All State since Contreras, the -Christina Contreras I have been All State Choir here.” audition proBoth humcess is difficult, even more so than most ble students were astonished when they college auditions. The students went heard the news. through a process of singing a solo and Richling said,“ I was extremely excitan impressive classical piece in front of ed and surprised when I found out that a judge, along with sight reading music, I had made it in. I was surprised because performing prepared scales and triads, I thought I didn’t do too well in the auand then singing at a very specific in- dition, so I was not expecting to get in.” terval. Lastly, the judges play a few inPickett said, “ I was surprised because tervals and ask the students to identify I didn’t feel super confident that I did them. These are all skills that require well. But apparently I did.” ear training, voice training and musical Looking Ahead theory. As the future beyond high school Contreras also said that All State nears, both students have decided to Choir is similar to Honor Choir, but at keep singing within their reach as a hoba much higher level. The students who by or in whatever way choir may align were chosen were given difficult music with their future plans. Pickett plans to to learn and practice on their own, out- attend Aims Community College and side of school. The college-level songs then transfer to University of Northern are sometimes written in different lan- Colorado to study secondary education. guages. Pickett said, “I love singing and I will Good News definitely pursue it in the future, but it’s Pickett and Richling’s work ethic in- not my first choice. It is more of a ‘if it side and outside of the classroom paid happens, it happens’ kind of thing.” staffreporter
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This is the first time ever two students have made All State since I have been here.
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Seniors Alle Daniels and Luke Pickett perform alongside the Troubadors. Pickett auditioned, and was chosen, for All State choir.
Seniors Adam Richling and Jessica Chapman perform a dance number. Richling will join Pickett at All State this spring.
Richling plans to attend Colorado University Boulder to study engineering and also take part in the band. Richling said, “ Singing is a lot of fun for me, but it is more of a hobby. I intend to continue to be involved in choir in college, not to major in choir, but get a music degree of some sort.”
The Concert Pickett, who has been to the Buell many times, said, “It is a big theater that has three levels and the stage is huge. It was amazing being able to sing on it. I felt important because I have seen so many shows on that stage, but this was the first time I was able to stand on it.”
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A blast from the past 20 Years Ago
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Turning the clocks back to 1998, 20 years ago, an individual walking the halls of EHS would find students adorned in an array of clothing: blue jeans and T-shirts, baggy jeans matched with loose-fitting shirts, and even jeans that flare out at the bottom. Along with this, previously bland tennis shoes took on a “brighter” and “more exciting” look while other shoes with high heels or thick soles became the trend among Eaton’s
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From the Booth Education is a gift sydneybooth editor-in-chief
School is stressful, and it can push us mentally and physically as we stay up nights to finish homework, study, and write essays. Especially around this time of year, we need to be reminded just how lucky we are to be getting an education. According to the United Nations Educational, Social, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 264 million kids around the world don’t get to sit in classrooms for a number of reasons. According to UNESCO, there are around 57 million children who do not have a school to go to because the nearest one is too far for them to reach. It is estimated that it will be 70 more years until schools are put in place that can reach every child. In 2014, the United States had approximately 131,890 public and private schools, according to the National Center for Education Statistics research. In this country, education is available everywhere you look. Women are at a particular disadvantage when it comes to education in other parts of the world. According to The Guardian, there are about 130 million girls out of school. In places like South Sudan, only 17 percent of girls are literate. According to UNESCO, two thirds of the illiterate population worldwide, which amounts to 774 million people, are made up of females. Girls in Pakistan who receive only primary (elementary) education earn 51 percent of what men earn. Girls who attend secondary school (high school) make only 70 percent of what men earn. Not to mention the fact that there are some girls being persecuted by the Taliban for wanting an
education. Remember Malala Yousafzai? She got shot in the head for wanting an education. And here I am, sitting in school complaining about essays and tests. We are particularly blessed to live in a country that is not ravaged by war and conflict. According to UNICEF, there are about 25 million children out of school, displaced by war across 22 countries. In Syria, where war has already taken the lives of some 470,000, five of 10 children are out of school, according to Frontline. It’s no wonder many can’t get an education -- one out of four schools in Syria has been damaged or occupied by insurgents. And what about graduating high school? Here, it is a celebrated milestone to graduate. Can you imagine what life would look like if we knew we could not graduate, ever? According to UNESCO, in developing countries, only 45 percent of 15-17 year olds will complete secondary (high) school. At some point, most of us have uttered the phrase, “I hate school.” I’m definitely guilty of this. But what would life look like if we never got the chance to go to school? According to Our World in Data, there are approximately 265 million working children in the world. That’s almost 17 percent of the entire world’s population, and most of them work long days in agriculture. Especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, girls are forced into child marriage; 287 million girls in South and West Africa and West Asia are married by age 15. This number would decrease by 64 percent if all of the girls completed secondary school, according to UNESCO.
Staff Opinion
We may all be different, but we have one thing in common: We go to a pretty amazing school in a pretty amazing town. And the Red Ink staff would like to give some praise where praise is due. Counseling Staff: Hats off to Marcy Sanger and Tara Kaysen, as well as all the administrators, who in the face of tragedy provided endless support to students, staff members, and community members as well. During the week following Kennedi’s accident, they provided food, movies and coloring books, counseling, Kleenex and every kind of comfort and compassion that anyone could hope for. They set the model for how to grieve well. Students brought pets into comfort others and the school truly embodied a family. People made it known how much they loved one another. They told them to text when they got home safe. They told each other they’d be around for anything they needed. City Council: Three days later, a blockade was put up at the infamous Fifth Street railroad crossing, not more than two hours after a community meeting. Mayor Kevin Ross said, “We will get this done a hell of a lot sooner than 2019,” when referencing the painfully slow bureaucratic process of getting crossing arms and flashing lights. This type of bold action and raw emotion often times gets lost in bigger towns. Loss of emotion is not a concern with Eaton, as several audience members from the meeting could barely speak through their tears. And lack of action was certainly not a problem either. Principal Jay Tapia and Eaton Teachers: Our new principal has made it clear this year
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Red: strongest color of all
that the school should strive other’s shoulders. A GoFundto be a family, and family is Me page was set up and raised what we have become. Grief- xxx over two-and-a-half times stricken, the school staff, and the goal. On Valentine’s day, a students alike were excused to week and a day after Kennedi’s attend Kennedi Ingram’s me- death, some junior and senior morial service. That is what per- boys decided that girls needed sonal and phenomenal educa- a ray of joy, and handed each tors look like. There is no other girl a carnation as they came place on earth that you will through the doors. A week affind better educators, a closer ter the accident, student counfamily or kinder students. cil held a hat day, with all the Tapia made it clear that we proceeds going to Kennedi’s aren’t just a bunch of students; family. we are a strong, family that will The benefits of living in a not allow ourselves to be held small town cannot be underdown by life. Every week, on stated, as a town grieves the the daily loss of a tremenannouncedous friend, ments, teammate, and We have one T a p i a family member. makes sure We rallied as a thing in comto reiterate school and town mon, our RED to make each the theme of famother stronger STRENGTH ily and has than steel. We ever since all look differtaking as ent but have one principal. thing in common, our RED Students: #Redstrong could STRENGTH, and that is what not be more evident in the days makes people glad and appreafter Kennedi’s passing, than it ciative that they live in a town was as strangers cried on each known simply as Eaton.
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Red Ink Staff Editor-in-Chief……….................…sydneybooth News Editor………....……………morgankoeltzow Media Editor………….....…everetslaughenhaupt Sports Editor…………………....………dayanapeña Opinion Editor….......……….....…….jayceparrish Adviser…………………....................deirdrewhite staff reporter.........................................ajbath staff reporter.............................brendamacias staff reporter.......................celsijurgensmeier staff reporter...........................noellemeagher staff reporter...................................kamirojas staff reporter.........................kaitlintomlinson staff reporter................................michaelahill staff reporter...............................tejalemaster The Red Ink is a public forum,School-sponsored and student generated, which encourages the free exchange of ideas and information. All opinions made in the exercise of freedom of speech or press are the sole opinions of the writers and are in no way to be considered the opinions of Eaton High School, administration, Board of Education, or Eaton School District. The Red Ink strictly adheres to School Board Policy JCEA and Colorado Revised Statute 12-1-120. The Red Ink is a member of the Colorado High School Press Association, Journalism Education Association, and Quill and Scroll. The redink encourages reader feedback. All letters to the editor can be submitted to
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Provided that the November bond issue passes on the ballot, the current sophomores will be the first class to attend the improved EHS during the 2019-20 school year, where they will enjoy air conditioning, a new addition with new classrooms and a new library, more parking space,
Breaking dow The first design The first plan is the cheapest option. The 68 hallway or science hallway will be kept and renovated. At the end of the hallway there will be a new entrance, and the old entrance will be used for sporting events. This option also includes an enclosed courtyard where stu-
New elementar additions on ot With this addition Eaton will have three K-5 schools, including Galeton Elementary and BEES. The new K-5 school would sit just west of CR 39 and north of CR 74 (Collins St). Eaton Elementary will be decomissioned. Superintendent Dr. Randy Miller said, "The debate on where to draw the boundaries in the district after the construction [of the new elementary] is up in the air. There will be a lot of meetings to determine that issue.� Over at the middle school, classroom additions, a new band room, and a new gymnasium are possibilities being discussed. A new gym would
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prepares for future growth
to plan, the high school me major renovations in and renovations throughout. The first of three 3-D designs were revealed to the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee on Feb. 21. According to senior associate, Matt Arabasz, the designs are in no way final, but they provide a look into the future of the school; plans do have
the potential to morph into one and to combine certain features before the final blueprints are drawn up. Assistant superintendent Bridgette Muse said that the current plans “are $100 million plans, and we are on a $75 million budget,” but they give a conceptual idea of what the high school could become. The final design must be built to accommodate 900 students immediately with expansion potential
wn the designs dents can eat lunch outside. Shaina Florence (20) said, “I like that the first option keeps the hallway and how you can still get to the 28 easily without having to walk all the way around.” Savannah Noonan (20) said, “I like the first one because it keeps more of the traditional old school but adds more space, and the courtyard looks really cool.” Mikaelee Salberg said, “I like the first one because of the
ry in town, ther buildings allow 7th grade sports practices to be held after school instead of before school, and could provide increased space for 8th grade graduation and band concerts. BEES was built by RB&B with an addition in mind, and since the building is fairly new, it will need the least amount of mechanical updates. The current plan for BEES is to add an extension for classrooms onto the east side. To stay updated on the facilities project, see the district webpage titled 2018 Facilities Project. Additional questions or comments will be handled by Assistant Superintendent Bridgette Muse (bmuse@eaton. k12.co.us).
courtyard in the middle, it gives it more room. It reminds me of TV shows where kids can all go outside to eat lunch.” The Second Design
The second design The second design option will have the most parking space because it eliminates the 68 hallway. This option also shows the new windows that were recently
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for 1200. The public will get the first look at the final plans as soon as May or June of this year. After analysis, RB&B has determined that the best option for the framework of the facilities is to construct a new K-5 elementary, add an addition to BEES, and revitalize EMS and EHS for an estimated cost of 73,000,000 dollars. RB&B has determined that a new high school is not financially feasible, as it will cost about 90,000,000 dollars to
build a new high school, convert EMS to an elementary school and EHS to EMS. In all three design options, the Ag Shop will be demolished and relocated in an extension in order to provide more parking space. Every design also works to create a closed campus where students will not be walking outside of the building to get to classrooms, unless they are walking through a courtyard. None of the design options include
construction on land from the neighboring Eaton park. The library will be constructed in a central location in all of the design options, using the old library for additional band and choir space. None of the plans incorporate land from the Eaton park, and all design options will include elevator access. The land from the park could potentially be used to expand the high school, but its future is in question at the moment.
installed in the 28 building, and features an open courtyard. This design would be more expensive than the first option. Students in general liked the courtyard option. Mady Bruch (20) said, “I like the second option because it joins both of the sides and isn’t so separated. The building looks really cool and united.” Ryan Ure (19) said, “I like the second one because it wraps around the
building and looks cool.”
bers did express safety concerns about the amount of glass featured in this design, as well as the boxed in nature of the courtyard in the case of an emergency. Angelica Orozco (19) said, “I like the third one because it has the coolest design and gives a lot of space, too.” Bekah Scott said, “I like the third one because it gives the most space, but the second one looks a lot cooler.”
The third design The third option will feature an enclosed courtyard with a two-story addition that hangs over the courtyard, and will also be more expensive than the first. This design would also allow for a unified office area which would house the front and counseling offices. Committee mem-
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Greatest Showman: a celebration of diversity? Hugh Jackkman as P.T Barnum: an ambitious showman and entrepreneur. The main character, has a huge character arc
Zac Efron as Phillip Carlyle:
a playwright who becomes Barnum’s partner, has a love sublot with Anne Wheeler
Keala Settle as Lettie Lutz/the Bearded Lady:
Bearded Lady obviously, a member of Barnum’s Troupe Grace Sandau tejalemaster
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The Greatest Showman was nominated for an Academy Award for the best song, “This Is Me” but lost to Coco’s “Remember Me” on March 4. It also earned $345.4 million at the box office. The Greatest Showman is the story of PT Barnum who introduced a new form of entertainment which was the original Barnum and Bailey museum, in the 1850s, and while the movie presented upbeat dancing and catchy, original music, it lacked in tangible ideas. It addressed controversial topics but downplayed them in order to maintain a childlike perspective and understanding of the world. The film could have addressed racism and discrimination in more powerful way but strayed from doing so--a disappointment for the older audience yet perfect for children. The movie starts with the childhood of Barnum, played
by Hugh Jackman, and the poverty he experiences. It is his unfortunate past that gives him the motivation to be successful. He is driven to prove wrong the people who look down on him. This overbearing pride and need to be right, later turn out to be his downfall. Barnum originally has the business idea to open up a wax museum, which later turns into a circus, or according to other people, a “freakshow.” Barnum brings together the “freaks” of the 1800s such as Lettie Lutz, a bearded lady played by Keala Settle, Charles Stratton, a man with dwarfism played by Sam Humphrey, the tattooed man, played by Shannon Holtzapffel, Anne Wheeler a trapeze artist played by Zendaya, and many more. Unfortunately, Barnum also sells lies as he promotes and portrays false concepts in order to receive a larger audience. After exploiting the people’s di-
versity for attention and profit he becomes ashamed of them. Ironically, even though Barnum used the people for his own gain, the movie tries to also show that he gives them a voice and somewhere to belong. That is the message that the movie fails to fully explore. At times, elements were added to the plot without an explanation, such as the sudden appearance of animals including elephants, giraffes, and lions. This would be a bigger issue if the movie weren’t a musical, but it tends to correspond with the musical outbursts and event changes. As Barnum’s carnival grows in popularity, so does its controversy. Spectators are either enamored by the performance or disgusted by the diversity, since it took place during a time different cultures, races, and ideas weren’t widely accepted. Barnum defends his show and the performers until he is consumed by fame and
Zendaya as Anne Wheeler:
Acrobat, trapeze artist, has a love subplot with Phillip Carlyle, a member of the troupe wealth, and eventually turns his back on them. Karma is soon displayed when a group of people burn down his museum and he is forced to build back up from the bottom which helps him realize his faults. The movie’s attempt to bring in the conflict of diversity is a major part of the plot. Which makes the The Greatest Showman more than an entertaining movie but one with moral structure. The Greatest Showman can be enjoyed by both children and adults. For people looking for a message, the film delivered a deeper meaning in regards to the damage of mishandling success and other present con-
troversies such as discrimination. For kids the movie was entertaining and the music was catchy. I was very impressed by the production of the movie, the cast and the music. Yet, I felt that the film really capitalized on Zendaya and Zac Efron in order to promote ticket sales. Their parts weren’t as momentous as suggested in the trailers. The greatest elements of the movie were the music and choreography. Each step flowed perfectly into the next. The time period was portrayed believably well in both costumes and behaviors portrayed by the actors. I would definitely recommend it for families and for those who love musicals.
March 14, 2018
To carry or not to carry?
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Debate over arming teachers continues Con jayceparrish opinioneditor
In the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Florida, students have gotten very vocal with gun control making teachers with guns a hot debate. Students at multiple schools across the nation have staged walkouts to get lawmakers to create more gun control. In Washington D.C. teachers and students have staged protests against guns. President Donald J.
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Teachers today should have weapons and certain security measures in order to keep children safe in school in a time with so much violence and mass shootings. In order to really prevent mass school shootings, there has to be some sort of defense in place to push the shooters away. Police and other firstresponders can’t quickly stop a shooter from the outside and have to get to the scene. According to American Police Beat, the average response time of emergency services is about 10 minutes. While first responders are on their way to the scene, innocent lives are being taken and the students have to depend on one another and their teachers for strategy and hope. If teachers were armed, then school shootings could be more preventable, the school would be on defense. The Constitution allows Americans the right to bear arms, and one of the best ways to exercise this right is to have willing teachers use it to protect their students.
Trump has recently presented that teachers could be given a bonus for being armed in the classroom and protecting against the threat of mass school shootings. Throughout the nation there is a lot of push and pull for and against school teachers having weapons to help protect their students in the case of a mass shooting at school. Here we are attempting to show both sides of the debate.
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Whether there are gun laws into place or not, people will always be able to get ahold of guns or weapons in some way and with that threat always being present, teachers need to be armed. With teachers being armed the students would be safe from the threat of weapons which seem to always find a way to get into the hands of those who want them bad enough. In the end concealed carry can be rewarding to the teachers and their paychecks. President Donald J. Trump says that teachers could be offered a bonus in order to carry guns, which could be a great thing to some teachers and their paychecks. According to the National Education Association, the national average starting teacher salary is barely over $36 thousand.
A bonus could boost that teacher salary average and allow teachers to make a larger amount of money. This is a small cost to help arm teachers and protect the students. Some educators have knocked the idea of teachers with guns, but weapons would not be put into the hands of teachers that didn’t have some sort of experience and license. Many teachers have had military experience prior to their teaching and could be evaluated. According to Giffords Law Center, background checks are effective and in 2012 they prevented about 192,043 people who were not supposed to be armed. Guns would not be put into just any teachers hands- especially not if they have had any mental illnesses or significant problems with students or staff members.
With the rush of today’s society, mass shootings and gun violence are more prone to hit schools than in the past, but teachers with guns are not going to stop school shootings. Teachers carrying guns is a danger to society and the students of schools. Guns in the classroom pose a danger to students. Teachers and students, even with their differences pose a threat to society just like anyone else. The Constitution allows the right for citizens to bear arms, but there should be a limit to where guns can and cannot be. Most schools already have or plan to put alternative security measures in place to keep students safe. Parents and family members may have more concern for their children’s safety and protection with guns in the classroom. All school districts are different and as a whole they can’t just be armed without creating many safety hazards. Many students have voiced a sense of discomfort with the presence of guns in the classroom and that some of their teachers have access to them. Students may be able to disarm teachers and use the gun, creating a potential danger within the school. These hazards cause a lot of tension among the community and should be avoided.
The need to give teachers guns can be avoided through stricter enforcement of gun laws. Gun laws are already in place and students and teachers from across the nation are protesting in order to obtain more gun restrictions. Businesses like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Walmart, Kroger, and L.L. Bean have restricted who they will sell guns to. People under 21, at Dick’s Sporting Goods specifically, are not allowed to purchase weapons. No high schooler is over the age of 21. This type of enforcement on guns gets them out of the hands of minors, eliminating the need for teachers to have weapons. Teachers receiving bonuses for having a gun in the classroom may not be very significant. Some schools are already struggling with finances as it is without having to give teachers bonuses. Bonuses cost money in which some schools don’t have. A school in Texas decided to arm their school with security officials, but it is hard to allow that in public schools.
Teachers are put into a tough position having to shoot a student that they have taught and known throughout their time at the school in the case of an actual mass shooting in the school. Teachers may have troubles having to hurt a student in order to protect the others. The teachers should not have to be put into a situation that goes against what they stand for as a teacher. Although guns in the classroom may prevent shootings to an extent, they may not stop them altogether. Teachers and students are all alike in the way that they are humans and that there is always a chance of mental issues and breaking points. Many teachers can’t be completely trusted with a gun around the students and pose a threat to the safety of the school. According to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 United States citizens suffer from some sort of mental illness. When trying to keep guns out of school, guns should not be placed into the classroom.
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Seniors sign to continue play michaelahill staffreporter
High school is almost over, which means school sports are coming to an end. The most stressful decision seniors are left to make their senior year is what their lives will look like after they receive their diplomas and walk across the stage. Most students’ goal after high school is to go to college and get a good, steady job, but somewhere on between some seniors hope to make their mark playing college sports. This year seven seniors have signed to continue playing sports in college. Eaton’s athletic director, Steve Longwell said, “I get super excited when an athlete signs to play for college. I enjoy the fact that the athlete gets to go on and further their career at the collegiate level.” Chelsey Lockey signed to play volleyball at Flordia Gulf Coast. Lockey, who plans on majoring in elementary education, said, “When I was on my visit, I knew right away that Florida Gulf Coast was the school I wanted to go to because of the beautiful campus and warm weather. The coaching staff was also something that really sparked my interest as well.” Darice Kaiser signed to play volleyball at Sheridan, W y o ming. Kaiser Darcie Kaiser s a i d , “The college in general was just such a great fit for me. It is so cute and has some really cool new facilities that would help me with my education. Volleyball was the leading factor just because of the coach. She told me where she sees me and how
I would benefit the team, so it helped me a lot with the decision.” wWhile Kaiser was on the fence of what college to attend, the Sheridan coach gave her a good point of how and why she would succeed more at Sheridan than any other college. Kaiser plans on going into teaching math to high school students, but it may change. Celsi Jurgensmeier signed to keep playing softball at Northw e s t Kansas Te c h nical. J u r gensmeier said, “When I went Celsi Jurgensmeier on my visit I enjoyed the campus and the people. I liked how the area of this college felt exactly like home. The coach really struck my interest by her talk of making me a better softball player and getting me to the next level. It’s only four hours from home, so I am able to come home easily but not all the time.” Whitley Ervin is still unsure of where she wants to go, but she is sure that she will be signing to keep playing basketball. Whitley Ervin E r v i n said, “I am still trying to decide between Morningside and Marshalltown, which are both in Iowa, because both colleges have everything I am looking for and have offered me scholarships not only athletically, but academically as well.” Alexis Lamoreaux signed to keep playing basketball at
Seven Eaton students will go to the next level in sports
Laramie County Community College. Lamoreaux said, “LCCC is a smaller college, considering it’s only a ju- Alexis Lamoreaux nior college, but also I’m not far from home and I’m not for sure what I want to do after college so this gives me a chance to kind of experiment with what I want to do.” Jace Roselle signed at Eastern W y o m i n g college Jace Roselle for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Roselle said, “The college was a great campus. I was recommended to tour a lot of schools, but Eastern Wyoming really sparked my interest because they have the best coach, who went all in for me during my visit, and facility for my sport. And also they are really helping m e out by providing me with a lot of money.” Zeke H a s s Zeke Hass signed to keep playing baseball at Northeastern Junior College. Hass said, “It’s awesome
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Senior Chelsey Lockey signs to play volleyball at FGGU with her parents, Kellie and Josh Lockey, by her side. Behind her is Eaton’s athletic director; Mr. Longwell and Eaton’s volleyball head coach; Gwen Forster.
to be playing at the next level because I get to play and be around people like me. It’ll be cool to have a place where I fit in. I’ll be able to hit some
tanks there too. I wanted to go to NJC because I can develop and keep improving to get to the next level, it’s also wood bat so that makes it nice!”
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Senior Darcie Kaiser signs to play volleyball for Sheridan, Wyoming with her parents, Adam and Janet Kaiser, by her side, and Steve Longwell, Gwen Forster, Jennifer Stalder, Florence Kammerzell, Angela Knopf and Jay Tapia behind her.
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Reds face competition with young team Eaton boys basketball powers through season despite adversity dayanapeña sportseditor
At the beginning of the month, on Feb. 8 the boys played against Sterling for their senior night game. The team had to play on senior night, battling emotions from the recent death of senior volleyball player Kennedi Ingram, and the anniversary of the death of fellow player Dallas Duran. Junior Maldonado (18) said, “It was emotional because of Kennedi. It brought back Dallas. To have the community come together was something big.” Unlike any other senior night, the Reds had not only the responsibilty to join an entire community together, but also the support of hundreds as they played through a tragedy. JV basketball coach, Amy Ross said, “That’s why they played. They didn’t play for themselves. It said Reds and Eaton basketball, but last night was being a part of a family. A part of the one tribe. They were doing their part to allow people to have a place to come together. To be with their friends and teammates because that’s what is so important during this time, is being together.” In the past few weeks, the Reds competed in the 3A District Tournament. They started the tournament with a 3A Patriot League play in game against University. The Reds dominated the Bulldogs 66-53 on Feb. 16. Their winning start in the tournament did not last long as they fell short to Sterling 85-28 and again to Valley 68-44. With high hopes and heavy hearts the Reds played for Kennedi Ingram, and Dallas Duran as an inpiration in their final game, and destroyed Estes Park
Everet Slaughenhaupt The Reds join spectators as they huddle together during a moment of silence in Kennedi Ingram’s honor on their senior night game.
with a score of 85-49. Coby Heaton (19) said, “The team was upset that we didn’t get a chance to continue playing because we felt like we were better than what our record showed. We improved throughout the year. We are a very close team with a lot of potential. We are all excited for next year and expect to be successful and make it far into the playoffs.” Their victory led them to earn seventh place in the District Tournament. The Reds now wish the best of luck to their seniors Junior Maldonado, Evan Anderson, Ryan Kapperman, and Morgan Smith. Anderson said, “I was
sad because it was my last season, but it was fun. I wouldn’t have done it with a different team. We played at UNC for our last game. And that was reallly fun because thats always been my favorite place to play.” The Reds were left with a young team, but have high expectations and goals to reach in the next season. Mason Willadsen (19) said, “I feel like next year we are going to be really strong. The team will come back. We were really young this year, but I think that next year we will be pretty good. I’m excited for next year and what it holds for our team.”
Everet Slaughenhaupt Junior Maldonado, senior point gaurd comes up with a clutch hook shot.
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Girls end season 18-6 at CSCS Reds fall just short of state berth
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Seniors Celsi Jurgensmeier, Alexis Lamoreaux, and Whitley Ervin pose with the district runner-up plaque after falling short to Sterling.
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Eaton’s Lady Reds wrapped up their season at regionals, just missing a berth to state, when they faced Colorado Springs Christian School Saturday, March 3. After losing to CSCS 63-23 for the ticket to state, the Reds’ season comes to an end with an overall record of 18-6 and a Patriot League Record of 8-2. Eaton’s girls fought hard through the 2018 season, finishing in the top 16 teams of Colorado’s 3A basketball competition. The Reds made a run out of their season keeping their momentum strong throughout every game. Coach Hernandez said, “Overall, I think that the season was pretty successful. We finished 18-6 and came in second in our league and in the district tournament and I am not sure that many people outside of our program thought that we would do that.” The Reds began the season, going nine games undefeated
until facing the Sterling Tigers and University Bulldogs. Although the two losses may have set back their path for state, the Reds picked the momentum back up, defeating Strausburg with a loud 52-19 final score. Celsi Jurgensmeier (18) said, “We didn’t dwell because we had more games to play. When it comes to playoffs each team is 0-0. It doesn’t matter how regular season went; it matters who brings it in postseason.” Their determination followed through to their next game where they played their first neutral playoff game of the season. Resurrection Christian brought their best game, but that was no surprise to the Reds as they fought through the double overtime game to win their first playoff 47-42. The win against RCHS propelled the Reds to play number-one seed Sterling at UNC of Friday, Feb. 23. The Reds battled through the whole game, but fell short losing 4332.
The loss to Rez kept regionals from coming to Eaton and sent the girls to Colorado Springs. Their first win at CSCS against St. Mary’s where they won 4921. The Reds then went on to play CSCS where they lost 6323. Jurgensmeier and fellow seniors, Alexis Lamoreaux, and Whitley Ervin played their last game together at CSCS, but their impact on the court didn’t just change games, it also changed the mindset of the underclassman athletes on the basketball team. Freshman Nakaiya Kuski said, “The seniors helped me through all the plays and everything we did in practice, and they all were very fun and made this season one to remember.” Sophomore Mady Bruch said, “Although we had setbacks, their bubbly personalities allowed for the team to find a positive outlook for the next day, and to persevere through the hard times.”
Junior Michaela Hill battles for a layup against Sterling.
Kami Rojas Junior Bailie Duncan takes shot at the regional game against Sterling.
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Wrestling places second at state Undefeated season produces “Dirty Dozen” time. I don’t think we would have wrestled any better and I staffreporter wouldn’t trade it for the world.” kamirojas Sandau said, “ State wresstaffreporter tling is the most fun I have ever had in athletics, like the way The “Dirty Dozen” the team bonds and acts like a family is unlike anything else. takes on state I’m going to miss hanging out Eaton Wrestling headed with all of my brothers and just down to the Pepsi Center to doing our thing and making a compete for a state title and name for Eaton Wrestling.” Heavy hearted, Rodriguez placed second as a team for the was focused and determined first time ever in the school’s when he entered into the history with 145 points on championship match against Feb. 15-17. A strong team of his opponent from Berthoud 12, “The Dirty Dozen”, led the High School, Austyn Binkly. tournament as they competed Rodriguez gave everything he the first day. had in his last match of his In the end, eight wrestlers placed to help the team take high school career, but came up second at the state champi- short 8-4. Rodriguez said, “Goonships.The last time Eaton ing into the the championship placed as a team was in 2007 match I was nervous, but my when they received third place. mind set was ‘it’s just another Head coach Toni Mustari match on a bigger stage’, I dedsaid, “I was excited; I think icated the last part of my season to Kennedi because I knew she our ultimate loved supgoal was to porting not get all 14 only me but guys down the team.” I was excited; I think there. 12 The seniors our ultimate goal guys is an wrapped up awesome was to get all 14 their career accomplishguys down there. 12 of four years ment; it has guys is an awesome as an Eaton never been Wrestler and accomplishment; it done beappreciated has never been done fore.” the time that David before. was put in Pringle and the re(18) placed -Tony Mustari lationships sixth, Braethat were son Lewis d e v e l o ped (18) and Ty throughout Garnhart the years. (19) placed fifth, Jake Sandau Gavette said, “I’ll mostly miss (18) and Hayden Gavette (18) the brotherhood and hanging placed fourth, Jeremy Murano (19) and Dylan Yancey (19) out with the boys during pracplaced third, and Ariel Rodri- tice and competitions, especialguez (18) was state runner-up. ly the late-night roast sessions Gavette said, “State was and the full-team wall ball awesome. We had a lot of fun games.” Many of the seniors and were successful at the same have participated in wrestling since their freshman year. celsijurgensmeier
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Celsi Jurgensmeier
Seniors celebrate when presented with the second place trophy. Eaton wrestling graduates eight seniors this season. (Back) Braeson Lewis, Alhan Rodriguez, David Pringle, Ariel Rodriguez, Josue Ortega, Braedy Pribelsky, (front) Jake Sandau, and Hayden Gavette. Four other wrestlers joined them to create what is named The Dirty Dozen.
Rodriguez said, “The thing I’ll miss the most about wrestling is definitely going to be my teammates and coaches because they have been through it all with me the past four years and we’ve grown up wrestling together.”
Regional champions send 12 to state Eaton placed first overall with a score of 265 points leaving Platte Valley second with a score of 185.5. A total of 12 schools competed. The team took 12 wrestlers to state, just two short of the entire team. Seniors Pringle, Rodriguez, Gavette, Lewis, Braedy Pribelsky, Sandau, and Josue Ortega, Juniors, Toby Gavette, Yancey, Garnhart, and Murano along with sophomore Armando Munoz. This was the first time in several years they also qualified as a team. Eaton
hosted the two-day, 3A Region 2 tournament on Friday, Feb 9.-10. The head coach Mustari said, “I like the community support that the program gets. I like being a part of the team where they draw little kids from the same club. I just think it’s hard working kids. These guys realize their capability and what their capable of accomplishing this year. The proudest moment of this season so far was beating Valley to win the conference championship, and also winning the regional tournament.”
Eaton Defeats Estes Park and Highland Earlier in the season, the Eaton wrestling team demolished Estes Park and Highland in a double dual on Thursday, Jan 25. The Reds crushed Estes Park
leaving them 73-0, and sent Highland home with a score of 68-9. Eaton received several forfeits due to the shortage of members on both Estes Park and Highland. Eaton was awarded its first points when Gavette defeated Elijah Kitchen. They concluded the duel against Estes Park when a wrestler on the rival team took a forfeit against Murano. The duel against Highland started with Alhan Rodriguez (18) losing against Highland’s Dante Chirichigno, but all the forfeits and continuous wins, Eaton defeated Highland. Ariel Rodriguez said, “I’m definitely upset; it’s my last year wrestling with all my friends but, I’m just really glad I get to spend this year wrestling with kids I grew up with.” Rodriguez has wrestled all of his high school career. The reds came out with an undefeated season, the record of 14-0.
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Eaton makes splash at state
Daniels leads team in three events
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A handful of Eaton swimmers got within stroke distance of the podium at the state swimming competition, where the team placed 17th out of 26 teams. Rylee Daniels (18) led the Eaton girls swim team in an impressive showing at the State championship over the Feb. 8 weekend. Daniels, Mikeldi Lewis (18) Mckenna McGehee (19), Kaitlyn Maker (18) and Courtney Parsons (18) placed in events such as 50 yard freestyle, one meter diving, 100 yard butterfly, 200 yard freestyle relay, and 100 yard breaststroke. Daniels had an extremely impressive showing as she placed in three different events; one as a team relay but the others as individual events. Daniels said, “I’m preparing myself to move onto the next level, which is competing in swimming at the college level.” In the 50-yard freestyle she finished fourth out of sixteen with a time of 24.62. Daniels also received fourth in the 100 yard butterfly with a time of 59.40 and 14th in the 200 yard freestyle relay with teammates McGehee, Maker and Parsons. After her showing Daniels said, “It felt absolutely amazing because it was the result of all of the hard work that I have put in throughout the years.” Maker also had her own successes as she got 14th in the 100 yard breaststroke and was part of the 200 yard freestyle relay. Mikeldi Lewis (18) also showed off her diving skills as she finished 8th in the 1 meter diving with a score of 361.90. Parsons contributed to the 200 yard freestyle relay as well. Parsons said, “Since it was my fourth time at state it wasn’t as nerve-racking which made it easier to compete.” The long season finally came to an end
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Above: Rylee Daniels pulls ahead of her competitor in the 100 yard butterfly.
Above: Courtney Parsons strokes helped the team place at state in the 200 yard freestyle relay.
for the girls swim team after the championship. Hattie Carlson, coach of the girls swim team, said, “I was really happy with the season, overall we had a lot of good competition and the girls pulled through, placed high, won meets and did really well at state.”
Competitor(s) McKenna McGehee, Kaitlyn Maker, Courtney Parsons, Rylee Daniels
Kaitlyn Maker Rylee Daniels Rylee Daniels Mikeldi Lewis
Event 200 yard freestyle relay
Time/Score 1:49.95
100 yard breaststroke 50 yard freestyle 100 yard butterfly 1 meter diving
1:15.91 24.62 sec 59.40 sec 361.9 points