Cub Reporter Issue 8 by Elizabeth Granger

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May 25: Memorial Day; no school May 26: Finals, G1 and G2 May 27: Finals, M5 and M6 May 28: Finals, G4 and G3 May 29: Finals, M8 and M7 June 3-July 14: LAA summer school, 9 a.m.-noon MondayThursday, 6501 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis June 10: Graduation practice, 10 a.m., Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds June 10: Graduation, 7 p.m., Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indiana State Fairgrounds July 15: Summer graduation, 7 p.m., Lawrence North High School July 27-28: Schedule pick-up days for 2015-2016 school year Aug. 5: Classes begin for 2015-2016 school year

News Briefs Summer reading list online The English Department has announced the required summer reading assignments for the 2015-2016 school year. Information is on the LC website on the announcement page “Lawrence Central Summer Readings – English.”

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Kil-a-Bytes compete at world by KEVIN COX kevincoxcub@gmail.com The Lawrence Township robotics team added yet another strong display of tote-stacking-talent to their season by winning the state competition on April 4, earning them a spot at the world contest in St. Louis. There were 31 teams at Warren Central High School for the state event. After 13 qualification matches, The KilA-Bytes averaged 131 points per match. Going into the tournament, they were ranked eighth. Jeff Smith, one of the team’s mentors, said he was happy with the way everything went. “We would have liked to have been ranked higher after qualifications, but we ended up doing pretty well in the end,” he said. Team 1024, although ranked eighth, was selected first by the No. 1 team, Perry Meridian, to form a three-team alliance for elimination matches. The third team to join the alliance was Panther Tech out

of Western High School. Perry Meridian, Team 234, had selected the Kil-A-Bytes to join their alliance at Purdue on March 21 as well, where together they earned a victory out of 39 teams. This was not only a significant state championship for the Lawrence Township robotics program; it also confirmed their spot at the world championships in St. Louis. It was the first time the Kil-A-Bytes had qualified for the world competition since 2008. The team traveled to St. Louis for the April 22-25 competition, where 128 teams from 15 different countries participated. The Kil-A-Bytes made it to the semi-final round, where they missed the cut for finals by 3 points, ending their season. Team 1024 left St. Louis ranked in the top 96 teams in the world. “It was a great experience,” LC senior Ryan Mathis said. The team was honored for their achievements by the Lawrence Town-

The Kil-a-Bytes work toward a successful end to their competition season. Courtesy photo

ship School Board. Teamwork, innovation, and success has begun to be a tradition for the Lawrence Township robotics program. “It was great year with a great group of people,” said senior Zach Mosier, a member of Team 1024. “We accomplished a lot, and I am so proud and happy I was able to be a part of the team’s success. They should be great next year.”

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For Parents Teacher appreciation lunch needs adult assistants The PFO will host a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at the end of the school year. Adults who would like to help may contact Sue Felli at suzannefelli@yahoo.com for details.

PFO seeking help for July schedule pick-up days Parents will have the opportunity to volunteer at LC’s schedule pick-up days on July 27 and 28. More info about signing up will be available on the school’s website.

On the Cover Senior assistant principal Ryan Banas was pranked by a group of seniors on May 11. Before school, they ﬁlled his ofﬁce with balloons and streamers as well as a sign. Cub photo/ Leah Arenz Information compiled by Cub Reporter staff

May 22, 2015

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Honor Bound to Lyceum by DREW KANYA drewkanya@gmail.com

Journalism adviser Elizabeth Granger works with junior Chad Sharp on the Cub Reporter student newspaper. Cub photo/Zach Mosier

Four to retire from LC by DARIAN BENSON darianbensoncub@gmail.com

After teaching at LC for 26 years, Elizabeth Granger is ready to pass her baby, the Cub Reporter, on to someone else. Granger, journalism, etymology and English teacher, is one of four retiring teachers this year. The other three retiring faculty members are instructional assistant Mwandishi Williamson, math teacher Lan Bui Brown and science department chair Kathy Madren. Granger has been the adviser of the Cub Reporter student newspaper for 26 years. She said her most memorable moments here were witnessing “Ah-ha” moments from her students. “A lot of it has to do with kids not

believing they could do it and then intricate, wondrous and beautiful. It is ﬁnding out that they could — and not a precious gift that is worth our best just do it but do it well,” Granger said. effort to nurture, develop, observe, try Granger was LC’s 2013 Teacher of to understand and use wisely. Life ultimately is what the Year as well we ‘make of it,’ so as the 2008 IndiAs much as I would love make it meaningana Journalism ful.” Teacher of the to say that I have taught Madren will Year. about life over these be leaving LC to Madren has years, I mostly have teach at Park Tubeen teaching scidor. However, ence courses at learned more deeply. she will continue LC for 10 years. KATHY MADREN to teach online in “As much as I science teacher the summers with would love to say that I have taught about life over these Indiana Online Academy. Granger will be getting back to years, I mostly have learned more travel writing work as a freelance travdeeply,” Madren said. She said students have taught her el reporter. She already has several stothat “life is ever changing, challenging, ries and trips planned out.

Belzer Middle School started a program that followed seventh graders through their middle school years and into high school, providing extra support to help them excel. Next year some of those students are going to English 10 Lyceum. Honor Bound is the program that followed a group of African-American males from seventh to ninth grade. The program helps by relating class content to the students. They also focus on current events throughout the course. I think they are F o u r students motivated to go to from the college. H o n o r PAIGE WYATT Bound proHonor bound Teacher gram are going on to English 10 Lyceum. These freshmen are Ceon White, Dayveon Evans, Kevin Thomas and Jadyn Terry. The rest of their Honor Bound class will be going to either honors or regular English. Paige Wyatt, LC’s Honor Bound English teacher, said, “I think they are motivated to go to college, and they are really interested in the material this year. I think they have good support systems at home who care a lot about their success. They also have been driven by extracurricular activities.” The Honor Bound program will not be continuing in the 2015-16 school year because of short stafﬁng.

Final Exam Schedule Monday, May 25 Labor Day

Tuesday, May 26

Wednesday, May 27

Thursday, May 28

Friday, May 29

8:50 a.m.—10:21 a.m.

G1 Study Block

No School 10:28 a.m.—11:54 a.m.

M5 Study Block 10:28 a.m.—11:54 a.m.

G1 Final Exam 12:01 a.m.—2:07 a.m.

G4 Study Block 10:28 a.m.—11:54 a.m.

M5 Final Exam 12:01 a.m.—2:07 a.m.

M8 Study Block 10:28 a.m.—11:54 a.m.

G4 Final Exam 12:01 a.m.—2:07 a.m.

M8 Final Exam 12:01 a.m.—2:07 a.m.

G2 Study Block

M6 Study Block

G3 Study Block

M7 Study Block

(Lunch)

2:14 a.m.—3:40 a.m. G2 Final Exam

2:14 a.m.—3:40 a.m. M6 Final Exam

2:14 a.m.—3:40 a.m. G3 Final Exam

2:14 a.m.—3:40 a.m. M7 Final Exam

May 22, 2015

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LAA: ‘special gift’ to

raise graduation rate Senior Jaylin Green is working on an English assignment with the help from his instructor, Nocka Flick, at Lawrence Advanced Academy (LAA) at LECC. Cub Photo/Danica Minor

by BRITTANNIE TRAVIS brittannietraviscub@gmail.com Senior Melvin Adams is on the road to finishing his first academic school year since the seventh grade. He is determined to finish his senior year with a diploma in his hands and a mapped out future to follow. Adams is a living, breathing product of a student developing at the Lawrence Advanced Academy (LAA) at LECC. LAA is the new non-traditional high school instituted this year that allows juniors and seniors from both LC and LN, who are behind in credits, to obtain them in order to graduate. “We needed to understand why students were not graduating high school, and a lot of people think the reason kids don’t graduate is because they are bad, but that doesn’t have anything to do with it,”said superintendent Shawn Smith. “Here’s the deal about LAA: All the students at LAA belong to their high school. They are still a Bear or a Wildcat, but what we try to do is create an environment that will try and meet everyone’s needs.”

That is exactly what LAA is doing for Shardey Smith was given the opAdams. He started off his final year with portunity to complete her senior year at 10 credits, and he has now accumulated LAA and is currently graduating in the enough credits to allow him to graduate Class of 2015 with Adams. in June. “Mr. Davie sat us down and told us to “In the first nine weeks, Mr. Davie get on track, and he has really been help(LAA principal Ron Davie) had given me ing us (help) ourselves,” Shardey Smith the talk because I wasn’t doing anything said. “All the teachers over here really when I first came,” Adams said. “I took care about us graduating, so it pushed what he said to heart, and since then I us to do our work. Since I’ve been over, have started (makit has really helped ing progress).” or I wouldn’t have What we try to do is create been graduating at Adams is growing. He said all.” an environment that will his peers see a With a total of meet everyone’s needs. change in him, and 60 to 70 seniors SHAWN SMITH graduating total, he plans on going superintendent Davie deems LAA to the National Guard after high a program that is guaranteed to be declared as a success. school. “It (has saved) a lot of kids that Similar to Adams is senior Shardey Smith. She has noticed a prominent would not have graduated,” Davie said. change in herself as well as an improve- “This is a special gift that they (the stument in her potential to be a better students) have been given thanks to our superintendent Dr. Shawn Smith, who dent and individual. “I skipped every day. I skipped so came and brought this program to Lawmuch that they sent me home for the rence Township.” Dr. Smith said LAA gives students rest of the school year,” she said about last year. the opportunity to do course work in a

different way, which allows students to work at their own pace. Junior Rayshawnda Smith’s ﬁrst year at LAA has allowed her to work her way up from 12 credits to a total of 43. “(I’m at a school where) teachers really care about my education and have pushed me in the right direction,” Rayshawnda Smith said. “I’m not sidetracked all the time like I used to be.” Rayshawnda Smith said she never used to care about getting credits, but by attending school at LAA, she now can see the importance of credits being needed to graduate. With the help of teachers, Rayshawnda Smith is continuing to be on track. “Overall, I think the program is going (to be proven) to be successful,” Davie said. “We have a commitment to our students, and we’ve allowed for students from all over to come and be supported,” Dr. Smith said. “I want Lawrence to have the highest graduation rate in Marion County. I believe our kids are that good.” The LAA students will have a special celebration on May 29 to commemorate their achievements.

May 22, 2015

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To the Olympics

Faster than a Bullet by KOBY CLEMOW kobyclemowcub@gmail.com

The Olympics have been considered the pinnacle of sports achievement for thousands of years. Whether the athletes are in the pool, on the track or on the range, to be an Olympian is an amazing honor. Two students are well on their way to this level of competition; sophomore Gabrielle Raisor and freshman Gavin Carrico recently returned to Indianapolis after competing in the National Junior Olympic Championships in Colorado Springs, Colo. Being able to attend the competition is a feat in itself; participants must be invited to make the journey to Colorado. To be invited one must not only participate in the state qualiﬁcations in January, but also perform well enough. To make it to Nationals, a hopeful shooter must either place in the top 3 in their state, or shoot the qualifying score per that year. Raisor breezed through the state level after she claimed No. 1 in the state of Indiana. In competition, participants are judged on the accuracy of a shot with different guns such as an air pistol or a riﬂe. “When I’m shooting I become focused and block the whole world out,” said Raisor. “It’s like the bullet is an extension of me, hitting the target perfectly.” Raisor, a nationally-ranked marksman in shooting sports, competed in two events during her time in Colorado. She placed 4th in her age group for Sport Pistol, and 26th out of all girls in Air Pistol. She also participated in the National Junior Olympic trials where she placed 37th out of 44 at the age of 14. Competing in the National Junior Olympic Championships as a sophomore is an incredible accomplishment. Competing as a freshman is even more astounding, and freshman Gavin Carrico makes it consecutive years that an LC freshman has competed. Carrico has

Sophomore Gabrielle Raisor competes in the National Riﬂe and Pistol Championship. Courtesy photo/Gabrielle Raisor

been shooting for ﬁve years, and young. He ﬁnished 33rd out 35 for much like Raisor, he uses shooting Sport Pistol, and 31st of 70 for Air to get away from Pistol. it all. Both shooters Shooting is like an “Shooting is said they look forlike an escape ward to the future escape from all my from all my probto see what hard problems and lems and worries work may bring worries in my life. in my life,” said them in the form GAVIN CARRICO of opportunities Carrico. “Signfreshman to make it even ing up for shooting was one of the bigger in the sport best decisions I ever made.” they have already found so much Carrico placed well for being so love and success in.

2013 grad

at World Fair by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com Molly Liss, a 2013 LC graduate, will serve as a United States Student Ambassador in Milan, Italy, for the 2015 World Fair. Liss was selected as one of 120 American college students to represent the U.S. at Expo Milan from May to the end of July. While at LC, Liss Molly Liss was a member of National Honor Society and French Honor Society. She also played violin for LC’s top orchestra for four years and competed for the varsity girls tennis team. Liss currently attends Indiana University Bloomington, where she is majoring in dietetics and minoring in business and entrepreneurship. Liss discovered the World Fair opportunity last fall, while taking a food and culture course at IU. An adviser for the program reached out to Liss’ professor about ﬁnding student ambassadors for the World Fair. After the professor shared the information with the students, Liss jumped at the opportunity. “It was so tailored to my interests that I had to give it a shot,” Liss said. This year’s World Fair will focus on the theme “American Food 2.0: United to Feed the Planet.” The student ambassadors will delve into the subject of learning how to solve world hunger while in Milan. The students chosen to serve as ambassadors were selected from a wide range of states and colleges. The 120 students receiving the opportunity came from 94 colleges in 34 U.S. states. Each ambassador was chosen based on their diverse backgrounds, strong communication skills and passion for conquering global issues like hunger. “Molly’s dad and I are so proud of Molly for being selected as a Student Ambassador. Spending the next three in months in Italy and getting the opportunity to meet so many different people from all over the world is going to be an incredible experience for her,” said Liss’ mother, Nancy, who works for the Lawrence Township School Foundation. Liss said she looks forward to expanding her language skills and developing international knowledge while in Milan this summer. “I want to gain a better global perspective,” she said. “I’ve never been out of the country for this long. Already I’ve been able to interact with people of all different backgrounds and cultures, and I feel so lucky to have this opportunity to learn and grow.”

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Hot in Summer: Find out what you can do in Indy this summer to stay busy and have fun over the break P.24

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The Kil-a-Bytes work toward a successful end to their competition season. Courtesy photo

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May 22, 2015

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Honor Bound to Lyceum by DREW KANYA drewkanya@gmail.com

Journalism adviser Elizabeth Granger works with junior Chad Sharp on the Cub Reporter student newspaper. Cub photo/Zach Mosier

Four to retire from LC by DARIAN BENSON darianbensoncub@gmail.com After teaching at LC for 26 years, Elizabeth Granger is ready to pass her baby, the Cub Reporter, on to someone else. Granger, journalism, etymology and English teacher, is one of four retiring teachers this year. The other three retiring faculty members are instructional assistant Mwandishi Williamson, math teacher Lan Bui Brown and science department chair Kathy Madren. Granger has been the adviser of the Cub Reporter student newspaper for 26 years. She said her most memorable moments here were witnessing “Ah-ha” moments from her students. “A lot of it has to do with kids not

believing they could do it and then intricate, wondrous and beautiful. It is ﬁnding out that they could — and not a precious gift that is worth our best just do it but do it well,” Granger said. effort to nurture, develop, observe, try Granger was LC’s 2013 Teacher of to understand and use wisely. Life ulthe Year as well timately is what as the 2008 Indiwe ‘make of it,’ so As much as I would love ana Journalism make it meaningTeacher of the ful.” to say that I have taught Year. Madren will about life over these Madren has be leaving LC to years, I mostly have been teaching sciteach at Park Tuence courses at dor. However, learned more deeply. LC for 10 years. she will continue KATHY MADREN “As much as I to teach online in science teacher would love to say the summers with that I have taught about life over these Indiana Online Academy. years, I mostly have learned more Granger will be getting back to deeply,” Madren said. travel writing work as a freelance travShe said students have taught her el reporter. She already has several stothat “life is ever changing, challenging, ries and trips planned out.

Final Exam Schedule Monday, May 25 Labor Day

Tuesday, May 26

Wednesday, May 27

Thursday, May 28

Friday, May 29

8:50 a.m.—10:21 a.m.

G1 Study Block

No School 10:28 a.m.—11:54 a.m.

M5 Study Block 10:28 a.m.—11:54 a.m.

G1 Final Exam 12:01 a.m.—2:07 a.m.

G4 Study Block 10:28 a.m.—11:54 a.m.

M5 Final Exam 12:01 a.m.—2:07 a.m.

M8 Study Block 10:28 a.m.—11:54 a.m.

G4 Final Exam 12:01 a.m.—2:07 a.m.

M8 Final Exam 12:01 a.m.—2:07 a.m.

G2 Study Block

M6 Study Block

G3 Study Block

M7 Study Block

(Lunch)

2:14 a.m.—3:40 a.m. G2 Final Exam

2:14 a.m.—3:40 a.m. M6 Final Exam

2:14 a.m.—3:40 a.m. G3 Final Exam

2:14 a.m.—3:40 a.m. M7 Final Exam

May 22, 2015

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LAA: ‘special gift’ to

raise graduation rate Senior Jaylin Green is working on an English assignment with the help from his instructor, Nocka Flick, at Lawrence Advanced Academy (LAA) at LECC. Cub Photo/Danica Minor

That is exactly what LAA is doing for Shardey Smith was given the opAdams. He started off his final year with portunity to complete her senior year at 10 credits, and he has now accumulated LAA and is currently graduating in the enough credits to allow him to graduate Class of 2015 with Adams. in June. “Mr. Davie sat us down and told us to “In the first nine weeks, Mr. Davie get on track, and he has really been help(LAA principal Ron Davie) had given me ing us (help) ourselves,” Shardey Smith the talk because I wasn’t doing anything said. “All the teachers over here really when I first came,” Adams said. “I took care about us graduating, so it pushed what he said to heart, and since then I us to do our work. Since I’ve been over, have started (makit has really helped ing progress).” or I wouldn’t have What we try to do is create been graduating at Adams is growing. He said all.” an environment that will his peers see a With a total of meet everyone’s needs. change in him, and 60 to 70 seniors SHAWN SMITH graduating total, he plans on going superintendent Davie deems LAA to the National Guard after high a program that is school. guaranteed to be declared as a success. Similar to Adams is senior Shardey “It (has saved) a lot of kids that Smith. She has noticed a prominent would not have graduated,” Davie said. change in herself as well as an improve- “This is a special gift that they (the stument in her potential to be a better students) have been given thanks to our dent and individual. superintendent Dr. Shawn Smith, who “I skipped every day. I skipped so came and brought this program to Lawmuch that they sent me home for the rence Township.” rest of the school year,” she said about Dr. Smith said LAA gives students last year. the opportunity to do course work in a

May 22, 2015

News Cub Reporter

To the Olympics

Faster than a Bullet by KOBY CLEMOW kobyclemowcub@gmail.com The Olympics have been considered the pinnacle of sports achievement for thousands of years. Whether the athletes are in the pool, on the track or on the range, to be an Olympian is an amazing honor. Two students are well on their way to this level of competition; sophomore Gabrielle Raisor and freshman Gavin Carrico recently returned to Indianapolis after competing in the National Junior Olympic Championships in Colorado Springs, Colo. Being able to attend the competition is a feat in itself; participants must be invited to make the journey to Colorado. To be invited one must not only participate in the state qualiﬁcations in January, but also perform well enough. To make it to Nationals, a hopeful shooter must either place in the top 3 in their state, or shoot the qualifying score per that year. Raisor breezed through the state level after she claimed No. 1 in the state of Indiana. In competition, participants are judged on the accuracy of a shot with different guns such as an air pistol or a riﬂe. “When I’m shooting I become focused and block the whole world out,” said Raisor. “It’s like the bullet is an extension of me, hitting the target perfectly.” Raisor, a nationally-ranked marksman in shooting sports, competed in two events during her time in Colorado. She placed 4th in her age group for Sport Pistol, and 26th out of all girls in Air Pistol. She also participated in the National Junior Olympic trials where she placed 37th out of 44 at the age of 14. Competing in the National Junior Olympic Championships as a sophomore is an incredible accomplishment. Competing as a freshman is even more astounding, and freshman Gavin Carrico makes it consecutive years that an LC freshman has competed. Carrico has

Sophomore Gabrielle Raisor competes in the National Riﬂe and Pistol Championship. Courtesy photo/Gabrielle Raisor

2013 grad at World Fair by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com Molly Liss, a 2013 LC graduate, will serve as a United States Student Ambassador in Milan, Italy, for the 2015 World Fair. Liss was selected as one of 120 American college students to represent the U.S. at Expo Milan from May to the end of July. While at LC, Liss Molly Liss was a member of National Honor Society and French Honor Society. She also played violin for LC’s top orchestra for four years and competed for the varsity girls tennis team. Liss currently attends Indiana University Bloomington, where she is majoring in dietetics and minoring in business and entrepreneurship. Liss discovered the World Fair opportunity last fall, while taking a food and culture course at IU. An adviser for the program reached out to Liss’ professor about ﬁnding student ambassadors for the World Fair. After the professor shared the information with the students, Liss jumped at the opportunity. “It was so tailored to my interests that I had to give it a shot,” Liss said. This year’s World Fair will focus on the theme “American Food 2.0: United to Feed the Planet.” The student ambassadors will delve into the subject of learning how to solve world hunger while in Milan. The students chosen to serve as ambassadors were selected from a wide range of states and colleges. The 120 students receiving the opportunity came from 94 colleges in 34 U.S. states. Each ambassador was chosen based on their diverse backgrounds, strong communication skills and passion for conquering global issues like hunger. “Molly’s dad and I are so proud of Molly for being selected as a Student Ambassador. Spending the next three in months in Italy and getting the opportunity to meet so many different people from all over the world is going to be an incredible experience for her,” said Liss’ mother, Nancy, who works for the Lawrence Township School Foundation. Liss said she looks forward to expanding her language skills and developing international knowledge while in Milan this summer. “I want to gain a better global perspective,” she said. “I’ve never been out of the country for this long. Already I’ve been able to interact with people of all different backgrounds and cultures, and I feel so lucky to have this opportunity to learn and grow.”

May 22, 2015

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More than $12 million

More than $12 million in scholarship money was offered to the Class of 2015. The amount was announced during the annual Honors Night on May 13, when students in all grades were honored for their achievements. Scholarships have been offered to Abbigail Anderson, Kimberly Andrade-Segovia, Anna Angrick, Leah Arenz, Cristina Arroyo, Aaron Augustus, Darian Benson, Quentin Beverly, Grace Bielefeld, Nia Birt, Alexandria Brooks, Shelby Claﬂin, Hailey Clements, Michael Copple, Kevin Cox, Sarah Crawford, Sierra Deem, Caitlin Donlan, Symone Dulaney, Emma Engler, Kendell Fowler, Ian Graves, Joshua Greer, Mikaela Greer, Kara Hairston, Chelsie Hart, Rebekah Harvey, Evan Hinds, Joshua Hoffer, Christopher Hoffman, Bailee Holt, Jacy Inskeep, William Joel, Jessica Kahms, Caroline Kocot, Madison Kupiainen, Samantha Kupiainen. Also, Morgan Leonhard, Molli Loftus, Jocelyne Luna, Ryan Mathis, Colin McCarthy, Camri Meriweather, Frances Minor, Katherine Morgan, Kayla O’Neill, Jacob Pluta, Rachael Powell, Michael Rice, Katelyn Richett, Elaina Roach, Sara Rodenbeck, May Lin Russell, Summer Samuels, Kayla Smith, Justice Springer, Austin Stark, Kasandra Strunk, Denton Sutherlin, Star Swink, Shelby Tackett, Kylie Terwilliger, Callie Tonnis, Carlie Tonnis, Rocio Torres, Connor Ward, Hunter Wells, Jovan Williams, Jermaine Williams Jr., Gregory Wilson, Samuel Wilson, Briana Wright, Zachary Wrightsman, Jessica Zaccardelli. Intercollegiate athletic scholarship recipients: Matthew Burleton, Glen Calvin, De’Andre Davis, Devin Glass, Evan Hinds, Darrin Kirkland Jr., Darin Lawrence Jr., Kyle May, Jarrett Montgomery, Jeremy Patton, Gennaro Penn, Rachael Powell, Kayla Smith, Justin Stone, Kylie Terwilliger, Callie Tonnis, Alex Tuthill. Departmental awards were presented. Art: Reagan Fitzsimons, Oscar Vazquez, Janelle Woodall, Liam McGuire, Marissa Peckenpaugh, Cameron Raywood, Ayriel Sprague, Arturo Ruiz, Maria Xique Xique, Sarah Crawford, Taylor Boomhower, Liam Crays, Baylie Davis, Marlene Xique, Nick

Atkinson, Kiaris French. Finch. English as a Second LanNational Shakespeare Comguage: Teodoro Perez-Robles, petition State Winner: Coleton Jose Cantu Jr. Hast. English: Andrew Seitz, HanLCNN (News Network): Anna nah Morton, Wyatt Williams, Dal- Angrick, Leah Arenz, Darian Benlas Giles, Alexis Austin, Coleton son, Amanda Bradtmiller, Koby Hast, Joshua Hoffer, Ellis Martin. Clemow, Ernest Harshman, SaFamily and Consumer Sci- mantha Kupiainen, ence: Madison Hamlin, Jasmine Molli LofJackson, Sloan Samuels, Camri Meriweather. Mathematics: Abigail Olbina, Brianna McMonagle, Rebecca Wager, Summer Samuels, Alexa Austin, Connor Ward. Performing Arts: Julia Kline-stiver, Kasandra Strunk, Cub Zachary Felli, Joshua grap h Hoffer, Erin Marlowe, Con- ic/L ea hA nor Ward. re nz Physical Education: Jalik Bruce, Morgan Leonhard, Dashawn Ball, Andrew Karlander, Ra’Shawn Jones, Adreana Harper. Science: Mark Bouldes, Amy Lin, Jayson Salgado, Jenifer Narvaez Melo, Rabiah Amjad, Grace Bielefeld, Jordan Nienaber, Delker Hernandez, Bryndon Barrett, Katelyn Richett, Amanda Melzoni, Erin Marlowe, Max Parent, Alexa Austin, Summer Samuels, Ahsan Sohail. Social Studies: Mackenzie Wheeler, Mitchell Ucchino, Emily Vollmer, Nick Rowland, Regan Desautels, Ivan Martinez, Elaina Roach, Sarah Rodenbeck. World Languages: Rachael Powell, Zachary Felli, Andrew Howser, Kara Hairston, Andrew Kraﬁnski, Marissa Peckenpaugh, Jarod Price, Oliver Harshman, tus, Colin Frances M i n o r , Nick Atkinson, Kyle Lockhart, McCarthy, Jocelyne Luna, Emily Crawford, Alexis Olson, Chad Sharp, BrittanBenjamin McArdle, Caleb Kidwell, nie Travis, Anna Zanoni. Levi Biddle, Grace Bielefeld,. Performing Artists of CharAlso, Jami Pfau, Megan Ap- acter, 2015-2016: Megan Apple, ple, Simeon Enoch, Jazmine Cue- Mary Barr, Gregory Bell, John vas, Chelsea Fitzpatrick, Kimberly Chung Jr., Koby Clemow, Precious Mora, Edelma Morales Munoz, Coleman, Kevin Davis, Regan Jackeline Nieto Garcia, Lucio Desautels, Michael Duke, ZachVazquez Xique, Rabiah Amjad, ary Felli, Tyree Goodner, Coleton Michael Duke, Lauren Chastain, Hast, Sarah Hayth, Scott Hicks, Zaki Heintzelman, Natalie Mc- Jordan Hunnicutt, Christian JenFadden, Chad Sharp. nings, Erin Marlowe, Donovan Special recognition awards McDuffy, Natalie McFadden, Aarwere presented. on Sanders, John Svendsen, ShelAVID: Temesgen Tedla, Kris- by Tucker, Samuel Varie, Andrew ten Spangler, Jada Yeager, Adessa Vennemann.

MIC Scholar-Athlete Awards: Darian Benson, Grace Bielefeld, Keagan Burrell, Jose Cantu Jr., James Chi, Martez Clayton, Kevin Cox, Ian Graves, Rebecca Green, Joshua Greer, Kara Hairston, Ernest Harshman, Alijah Hazelwood-Guyse, Logan Huddleston, Jessica Kahms, Madison Kupiainen, Morgan Leonhard. Also, Colin McCarthy, Hannah Perkins, Jacob Pluta, Rachael Powell, Bailey Prather, Michael Rice, Summer Samuels, Kayla Smith, Justin Stone, Kylie Terwilliger, Callie Tonnis, Alex Tuthill, Rachel Vanamburg, Samuel Wilson, Brittny Woolever. Suzanne Harris Cheerleading: Myla Barker. Smysor O. Bruce: Jose Cantu Jr, Kylie Terwilliger. Don Challis Athletic-CitizenshipEducation: Darin Lawrence Jr., Callie Tonnis. Dwaine Bell Memorial Scholarship: Matthew Burleton, Morgan Leonhard. Jake Luther Scholarship: Rachael Powell, Justin Snow. Community Health Network Pride Scholarship: Keagan Burrell, Kara Hairston. Dr. Pauszek Mental Attitude Award: Christopher Hoffman. Kilbride Family Baseball Award: Matthew Burleton. Athletes of the Year: Brian Haas, Kayla Smith. LTBBL Tom Ford Scholarship: Martez Clayton. Duane Hodgin Character Achievement: Colin McCarthy, Rachael Powell. Marilyn Hammer-Niehaus and Carol Hammer-Furry Scholarship: Samantha Kupiainen. Deborah Williams Memorial Scholarship: Alexandria Brooks. Edgar C. and Scott A. Seitz Scholarship: Hannah Perkins. Amy Dianne Beverland Scholarship: Caitlin Donlan. National Merit Commended Scholars: Jessica Kahms, Julia Klinestiver. National Merit Finalists: Joshua Hoffer, Colin McCarthy, Elaina Roach, Sarah Rodenbeck, Connor Ward. Presidential Four-Year Academic Awards: Liliana Amentecatl, Abbigail Anderson, Kimberly Andrade-Segovia, Anna Angrick,

Leah Arenz, Christina Arroyo, Darian Benson, Katherine Beyers, Grace Bielefeld, Nia Birt, Zahra Bohannon, Keegan Burrell, Mary Burton, Jose Cantu Jr., James Chi, Shelby Claﬂin, Martez Clayton, Gabriela Clemente, Hailey Clements, Michael Copple. Also, Kevin Cox, Sarah Crawford, Caitlin Donlan, Symone Dulaney, Emma Engler, Riann Gates, Ian Graves, Rebecca Green, Joshua Greer, Mikaela Greer, Kara Hairston, Ernest Harshman, Rebekah Harvey, Alijah HazelwoodGuyse, Jody Hodge, Joshua Hoffer, Bailee Holt, Andrew Howser, Logan Huddleston, Korie Hudson, Jacy Inskeep, William Joel, Jessica Kahms, Julia Klinestiver, Madison Kupiainen, Samantha Kupiainen, Zachary Lange, Morgan Leonhard, Jocelyne Luna. And, Ellis Martin, Ryan Mathis, Colin McCarthy, Aaron McIntyre, Frances Minor, Katherine Morgan, Calieel Muhammad, Nicholas Olbina, Kayla O’Neill, Talynn Payne, Teodoro Perez Robles, Hannah Perkins, Jacob Pluta, Rachael Powell, Bailey Prather, Britney Reynolds, Sara Rhodes, Michael Rice, Katelyn Richett, Elaina Roach, Sarah Rodenbeck, May Lin Russell, Summer Samuels, Michaela Shanahan, Jennifer Shank, Clare Sheehan, Kayla Smith, Ahsan Sohail. And, Justin Stone, Kasandra Strunk, Denton Sutherlin, Courtney Swanson, Star Swink, Alissa Tatman, Kylie Terwilliger, Callie Tonnis, Rocio Torres, Alex Tuthill, Rachel Vanamburg, Connor Ward, Benjamin Webb, Emily Whisler, Jacob Wilbur, Jovan Williams, Gregory Wilson, Samuel Wilson, Brittny Woolever, Briana Wright, Jessica Zaccardelli, Anna Zanoni. Superintendent’s Academic Awards: Andrew Howser, Jessica Kahms, Katelyn Richett, Elaina Roach, Connor Ward. Also, Alexa Austin, Regan Desautels, Kayley Hodson, Benjamin McArdle. And, Emily Crawford, Yolanda Figueroa, Darin Gates, Caroline Harris, Laura Kryah, Marissa Peckenpaugh, Justin Powless, Aubrey Raywood, Haris Sohail, Emily Vollmer, Rebecca Wager. Editor’s note: Information was taken from the school’s Honors Night program.

May 22, 2015

News Cub Reporter

Students interviewed by national magazine by BRITTANNIE TRAVIS brittannietraviscub@gmail.com

ly publication owned by the Hearst Corporation and headquartered in New York City. It The email, from an editor at features popular technology in Popular Mechanics magazine, the ﬁelds of automotive, home, was sent to journalism teacher outdoors, science, sports and Elizabeth Granger in April. current events. It was a request to inter“I want to see what apps view students about their use you guys (teenagers) are usof technology. The editor had ing to contact each other, how asked the Society of Profession- you do homework, what kinds al Journalists, of computers headquartered you have, and in Indianapojust generally The big thing is that lis, for a high how your lives I want people to act school that are different might be willthan mine natural. ing to particiback JACQUELINE DETWILER was, pate. senior editor when people The SPJ Popular Mechanics magazine had to keep person gave maps in the her Granger’s car and line email. Granger asked English up in front of a pay phone to teacher and technology e-coach call their parents after school,” Paige Wyatt to take the LC lead Detwiler said. on the project. Four students were ultiSo on April 29, six students mately chosen for the project: from all grade levels partici- freshmen Anthony Thomas and pated in a Skype interview ses- Brianna McMonagle, junior Zac sion with Jacqueline Detwiler, Felli and senior Leah Arenz. the senior editor from Popular Detwiler is producing a kaMechanics. leidoscope of articles that will The magazine is a month- feature expositions on how the

Students sit for a Skype interview with Jacqueline Detwiler, an editor from Popular Mechanics magazine, about their technology habits. Detwiler has been at LC since Tuesday, shadowing the students. The article is expected to be published in the December/ January issue. Cub photo/Leah Arenz

younger generation uses technology. And she’s here through Friday, following her sources. “I’ll also be talking to their (the students’) parents about how they use technology at home,” Detwiler said. “The big thing is that I want people to act

natural.” “I’m excited,” Thomas said. “I think (I can contribute); I know fairly (a lot) about technology.” Arenz said it was an honor for her to be picked. “It’s great for the school to be recognized,

and I hope that it will provide insight on modern technology,” she said. The article, expected to be about 3,000 words, is planned to be released to the public in Popular Mechanics magazine’s December/January issue.

Weber named LC’s Rodenbeck named Teacher of the Year Academic All-Star by DREW KANYA drewkanyacub@gmail.com

Math teacher Martha Weber is LC’s 2014-15 Teacher of the Year. “I was absolutely stunned,” she said. “I never thought I was in the ballpark. I was thrilled. We have so many good teachers in the building that I don’t know how they picked me. Weber has been teaching for 37 years. She also tutors the football team after school every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Seniors Michaela Shanahan and Connor Ward, in this year’s Top 30, chose Weber as their honored educator. “Mrs. Weber is such a witty and wise person, and she fuses these traits with an amazing teaching style,” Ward said.

“I love those two kids. And any time I’m chosen for that (Top 30) is a huge honor. It’s a pretty special honor for a teacher; to be Martha Weber picked by your peers is fantastic. When the kids even pick you, that’s something else... I’m very touched by it.” A paper sash has been passed down by recipients of the honor. It was ﬁrst presented to English/journalism teacher Elizabeth Granger in 2013, then to special education teacher Jennifer Query last year. Query passed it along to Weber. Weber is now in the running for teacher of the year in MSDLT.

by CHAD SHARP chadsharpcub@gmail.com

Senior Sarah Rodenbeck was named one of 40 Indiana Academic All-Stars by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). Across the state, high schools nominate one student in the hopes that he is named an Academic All-Star. The IASP then sifts through these nominations, selecting students based not only on their test scores and grade point averages but also their participation in extracurricular activities. Rodenbeck was named one of the Top 30 Academic Seniors of the Class of 2015. She will attend Purdue University next year on a full ride scholarship as a Stamp Scholar. Rodenbeck found out via a let-

Sarah Rodenbeck

ter in the mail a few weeks before spring break. “I didn’t actually know a lot about the program, so I didn’t know how selective it was,” Rodenbeck said. “Obviously I

felt very honored.” Rodenbeck, her fellow All-Stars and their honored educators were recognized at an awards luncheon. Each was called up on stage and given a plaque. Rodenbeck chose science teacher Amanda Cole, her Academic Superbowl coach, to be her honored educator for the event. Sophia Muston from Lawrence North was also named an All-Star.

May 22, 2015

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Senior Karina Gracis ﬁnishes her history homework assignment for her teacher at Lawrence Advanced Academy (LAA) at LECC. Cub Photo/Dancia Minor

LAA proves to be successful

It’s ending its ﬁrst year on a high note, with accolades from just about everyone involved. LAA (Lawrence Advanced Academy) began its inaugural year last August with the intention of boosting the graduation rates for both Lawrence Central and Lawrence North. It has accomplished its goal, with more than 40 students expected to graduate in June and an additional three to eight at the end of July. But it’s done a lot more. Talk with just about any successful LAA student, and their family, and you’ll hear again and again the pride in their accomplishments. Accomplishments that include more than a diploma. Accomplishments that include reaching goals, constructing a future and exposing potential.

LAA’s contribution to not only its stuSee P.4 dents but also to the entire school district is building hope for students who need a second chance. School as it’s always been just doesn’t ﬁt everyone any more. LAA has found a better way for some. The teachers are a colossal part of the process as students praise them for being a major part of their success of graduating high school. Superintendent Shawn Smith’s mission to focus on getting every student in Lawrence to graduate is much appreciated. And with expansions being added to the program next year, LAA will surely surpass expectations once again. Kudos to LAA: students, staff, families, community. It works.

30-second editorials • Lawrence Township should offer more programs like Honor Bound. We need programs for all of our students, tailored to their speciﬁc needs. It would beneﬁt the students individually and the township as a whole. • Technology in the teen world has brought a Popular Mechanics magazine editor to LC from New York. She’s shadowing four students this week for a look into their use of technology, not only in school but everywhere else. This is a great opportunity to show the world how high school students operate with technology. This story could also help promote technological development that is more suited to the needs of students. • Members of the military should take into strong

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consideration the effect that their service has on their families. Deployment, relocation and post-traumatic stress disorder can harm families if proper measures, such as counseling, aren’t taken. • Senior Service Day is an essential part of every student’s high school experience. Not only does it allow seniors to take a break from May’s studying and test taking and enjoy being outdoors but it also allows them to do something productive and give back to their community. • Senior Assassin sounds like something to look forward to toward the end of senior year. However, it is extremely competitive and requires a lot of focus in order to stay in the game. It’s just a matter of who wants the $245 the most.

May 22, 2015

Opinions Cub Reporter

Flashback Friday

World of Weird by JUSTICE SPRINGER justicemspringercub@gmail.com

‘Tea Party’ with the dead

Posing as sailors, JZ Forbes, Josh Hoffer, Cullen Oakes, Javier Cox, Tyler Ruch, Kieran Hyde, Ian McGlinsey, Sam Varie and Katreal Boone listen in as Forbes tells the woeful story of being lonesome while at sea. The musical “South Paciﬁc” was the 2013 spring musical. Tweet us your memorable ﬂashback picture to @CubOnline or post it to Instagram using the hashtag #CubFlashback.

A chance to regain our rights

This July, several sections of the USA PATRIOT Act (Patriot Act), the controversial bill signed into law shortly after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, will expire unless they are renewed by Congress. One of these sections is Section 215, which gives the NSA (National Security Agency) the legal authority for their mass phone metadata (information such as when the call was made, to whom it was made, how long it lasted, etc.) collection program. If there were ever a time to send a message to the NSA that the American people will not stand for this blatant disregard of their Constitutional rights, now would be it. The intelligence agency’s mouthpieces in Congress argue that to ensure our national safety, these programs must continue. However, the evidence indicates otherwise. The NSA themselves have admitted that phone metadata collection has helped thwart, at most, only one terrorist plot.

been interpreted, going so far as to introduce legislation into Congress that would nullify certain parts of the Act. On his HBO show, “Last Week Tonight,” John Oliver did a segment on the NSA’s surveillance programs in honor of Secion 215’s coming expiry, and I highly recommend that readers of this column watch it online. by CHAD SHARP In it, he cleared up chadsharpcub@gmail.com some misconceptions about the programs and To make things worse, this interviewed whistleblow“plot” was nothing more than a San er Edward Snowden. Even though Diego taxi driver sending $8,500 his show is primarily comedy, he to al-Shabab, an al-Qaida affiliate. is the first journalist I’ve seen that I think most American citizens asked Snowden the tough queswould prefer that a group like altions. Shabab not have that $8,500, but As the expiration date on Secwe must ask ourselves: Is it worth tion 215 looms closer, we need to giving up the rights guaranteed ensure that Congress does what it to us in the Constitution? Are we does best — nothing. I ask evreally willing to sell them for less ery reader of this column to call than five figures? or email your congressmen and Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (Rwomen. Wis.), the author of the Patriot Act, Tell them we want our Fourth has been a vocal critic of how it has Amendment rights back.

Tech yourself before you wreck yourself

If you’re planning on taking a trip to go snorkeling, you might expect to see fish, underwater plants and maybe some unfortunate pollution. But you might not expect to find a couple of fake skeletons, which is exactly what a man discovered while snorkeling in the Colorado River near the Arizona/ California border. A man, whose name remains unknown to the public, was 40 feet underwater when he came across a sight that left him shocked, frightened and later embarrassed. Two fake skeletons had been placed in lawn chairs that were tied to large rocks, keeping them underwater, and arranged in a scene which the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office is calling a “tea party.” Before it was known whether or not these skeletons belonged to Source/article.wn.com once living people, the sheriff’s office launched an investigation that ultimately led to them discovering these skeletons were, in fact, made of plastic. “I don’t think (the people who arranged the skeletons) were trying to set up anything to scare anyone. I think they were going to try to be funny,” Lt. Curtis Bagby said. Both skeletons were found wearing sunglasses, and one of them had a sign that said “Bernie” and “dream in the river,” which has left authorities rather confused. Bagby, however, said he believes the sign is a movie reference, referencing “Weekend at Bernie’s” in which there is a scene where the corpse of a man named Bernie falls off a boat and into the water. “Things happen,” Bagby said. “We go all the time to false alarms. That’s just a first-responder’s life.” Bagby said the sheriff’s office is trying not to be overly concerned about it and make the situation into too big of a deal. Divers, however, were sent to recover the bodies about a week later.

May 22, 2015

Cub Reporter

Speak Your Mind I use technology to study for tests, but I use my phone for twitter and other social media. Pharaoh Smith, 9

My phone, music, homework, social media, and to take pictures of me and my friends. Lauren Koehring, 9

How do you use technology in your everyday life?

Xbox, studying, and looking up important stuff. Donovan Pickens, 10

Entertainment and homework, and I use Netﬂix every day. Kayley Hodson, 11

I use it to study for classes and some of the homework is online. Drew Hendrix, 10

Technology allows me to communicate with others. From using a comupter to my phone, I wouldn’t know what I would do without technology. John Chung, 11

Dress code biased, too strict On the ﬁrst day of school this year, amid the sweltering heat and unairconditioned classrooms, I decided to wear a thickstrapped tank top to school. Not even 10 steps into the building I felt a hand on my shoulder, followed by the voice of an administrator telling me that I needed to cover up my body. I was shocked. The rest of the day I wore a borrowed sweatshirt, dressed for winter on a hot summer day. The problems with dress codes are not that they exist. They are needed to provide an appropriate environment for students and faculty. However, school dress codes target females and treat them like their bodies are sexual objects. This tells girls to be ashamed and humiliated of themselves instead of allowing them to embrace their newly developing bodies in a healthy and natural way. It tells her that if her body or skin is not covered up in what is considered a nondistracting way that it grants boys the right to disrespect and objectify them.

dress code is difficult to find in stores. Tank tops are completely banned. Most shorts only reach the mid-thigh, and administrators use fingertips as measurement, which ignores the fact that not all arm lengths are proportional with one’s body. School administrations impose these overly strict, sexist dress codes to accommodate male students and faculty. This says that girls are to blame for any inapproLEXI OLSON priate behavior or thoughts from alexisolsoncub@gmail.com boys and contributes to society’s rape culture by teaching boys that it LC’s student handbook lists seven is acceptable to disrespect a woman prohibited items of clothing. Four are if she is dressed a certain way, and that aimed directly toward females. she is responsible for his actions. These dress codes are strictly enIt is also offensive to males by forced by faculty using humiliating and saying that they do not have enough degrading methods that not only body self control or respect to be around a shame and objectify women, but also woman who is not completely covered interfere with education, such as being up. suspended, forced to change or sent Instead of forcing girls to dress in home for the day. Which is the bigger warm clothing in the heat of summer, distraction, being sent out of class or boys should be taught how to control showing a shoulder? themselves and that the female body is Weather appropriate clothing to be respected and not treated like a that abides by the school’s handbook sexual object.

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See P. 7 To check social media and ﬁnd answers to homework. Jacob Pluta, 12

I love iPhones. I check Facebook a lot, and I use it for pictures a lot, too. Mike Hughes, 12

Thoughts? Summer break is just a week away, and we will have over two months of break. What will you be doing this summer? See P.24 “I’m playing sand volleyball, doing summer conditioning, and driver’s ed.” Julia Greenlee, 9 “I plan to play a lot of baseball and go to a pool.” Drew Prather, 9 “I plan to do marching band.” Ashley Mitchell, 10 “I will go to Kentucky and visit my cousins.” Juan Calo, 10 “I will go to cross country camp.” Kayley Hodson, 11 “I’m going to run a lot.” Drew Lukens, 11 “I will swim a lot during the summer.” Alec Tuthill, 12 “Work and compete in synchronized swimming.” Bailey Prather, 12

May 22, 2015

Features Cub Reporter

On the road again

by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

Dozens of boxes are stacked into the back of the truck, packed with the personal belongings of a family on the move. They glance at the map once more before beginning the journey that will change their lives once again. United States military families move typically every two to three years, which is two to three times as much as a regular family. This frequent relocation is often required only for active duty members. It is less common for a member of the Reserves or National Guard to be relocated. When orders are issued for relocation, the family of a service member can choose to follow or stay behind to maintain their current employment or schooling district. Although this can put relationships at risk, some families may find staying behind a better option than moving.

While a new home, new friends and After so many years away from a new environment can be hard to cope where she grew up, she’s lost contact with, the majority of families choose to with her past friends. go wherever the military takes them, “The first couple years I was rather than separating their family. here, I had friends in Alabama that Sophomore Zipporah Melton has I would keep in contact with, but lived in four different states as her faas the years went by and I became ther’s employment in the U.S. Air Force more adjusted to Indiana, we lost has moved their family from Washingcommunication,” Melton said. ton, D.C., to Florida, then to Alabama, When she first moved it was difand finally to Indiana ficult to make friends. after he retired from Melton tended to be the military, near her more quiet and obserI was in a totally father’s family where vant of her surrounddifferent environthey currently live. ings. Na “It was an adjust“It was a diffiMi tion ment. ment. A major adjustcult transition here As lita al so ment,” Melton said. because I was a little ZIPPORAH MELTON ci ry F Since she lived in D.C. bit older,” Melton at sophomore No io amil for only the first six said. “People or n-pr n y months of her life, and already had he gani ofit l z fa p m ati Florida has a similar climate to Alafriends when I came here, mi li ilit on t bama, moving from Alabama to Indiana and right when I moved es mi . ary o was the hardest adjustment that here I had to change li t ar she had to make. schools the semester yf am “I was in a totally different after.” il y. environment. When we got here it Her two younger or g was more urban and people weren’t siblings haven’t known as open in Indiana as they were down (South),” Melton said. The lack of Southern hospitality in Indiana wasn’t the only factor that affected her. Due to the drastic change in climate, Melton developed asthma and was hospitalized within a year of moving to Indiana.

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what it is like to move around with a military family since they were born after their dad’s retirement. However, her mother’s career as a lawyer has been affected greatly. If they had stayed in Florida, she might have had a higher position. “She’s pretty much been pushed back in each state we’ve lived in,” Melton said. Melton’s family is considering another move, even though her father is no longer in the Air Force. They might return to Florida soon to be with her mother’s family. Melton said the transition will be hard on her, if it happens. Indianapolis licensed clinical social worker and addiction counselor Eric Davis said that children can be affected both positively and negatively by frequent moves. “The moving around can affect their sense of home and sense of stability,” Davis said. “It can also make a person feel that they can more easily adapt to changing environments and circumstances.” While families can be greatly affected by relocations, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is also a huge issue that has an impact on

military personnel and their families. Common symptoms include flashbacks, emotional distress and negativity. PTSD can cause major changes in personality as well as behavior toward a loved one after a service member returns from deployment, usually without affecting their physical appearance. They might also become depressed or risk their health if they turn to alcohol or drugs to cope. Children may begin to feel angry, resentful or sad for the change in behavior, or resentful of their parents. However, steps can be taken to help families work through the effects of PTSD. Organizations such as the National Military Family Association are dedicated to helping military families. They can provide therapy, financial assistance and information about dealing with the psychological impacts that being in the military can have. “The first step is to understand that this is a real issue and not something the person can just make go away with will-power. Counseling for PTSD can be extremely effective,” Davis said.

May 22, 2015

Cub Reporter

Seniors give back to the

Seniors

Community

by SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN samanthakupiainencub@gmail.com

Senior Kayla Smith rakes weeds at Brook Park Elementary as part of an activity for Senior Service Day. Cub photo/Danica Minor

Seniors Jessica Kahms and Casey Kupiainen pull weeds from Indian Creek Elementary’s outdoor reading park. Cub photo/Samantha Kupiainen

“I chose trash pick-up because it was nice to be outside and not in school. It was fun being outside because it was On May 1 seniors participated in the a beautiful day with great friends,” annual senior tradition, Senior Service senior Michaela Shanahan said. Day. Seniors were given the option to The third group was split into sign up for one of three service activity small groups and bused around to the options. This event was optional; stuelementary schools to clean the gardents were not required to participate dens some of the elementaries have, or but were encouraged to. spent time playing and talking with the “Seniors should be able to do this elementary students. not just one day out of the year; we “I went to the elementary schools should have more days like that,” said because I wanted to make our township senior Jaquan more beautiful. I Scott. “It gave us a put down mulch, chance to connect Seniors should be able to edged sidewalks with each other.” and watered do this not just one day This year hit plants,” said senior out of the year; we should Nick Olbina. closer to home than senior service days While some have more days like that. in the past. students pulled JAQUAN SCOTT “It went weeds at one senior well,” said Engschool, others lish teacher Shari interacted with the Jacobs, Senior Service Day coordinator. students at another. Some groups sat “It was a different format and location and talked with the students while they than years in the past. It made it mean ate lunch while others shared recess and more because it was local. It made it gave the children some words of enmore personal.” couragement. The ﬁrst group volunteered at MillAfter completing their tasks,the er’s Senior Learning Community. They seniors all gathered together at Fort played games such as Bingo with the Ben to enjoy some time in the sun and residents and just helped out wherever a cookout with their fellow classmates. they were needed. After all the hot dogs had been eaten The second group went to Fort Har- and group photos had been smiled for, rison State Park and picked up trash in seniors were dismissed for the day at the area. 1:30 p.m.

Senior Tyler Fudge puts down mulch at Brook Park Elementary’s community garden. Cub photo/Danica Minor

Senior Tiara Bell shovels at Indian Creek Elementary school. Cub photo/Samantha Kupiainen

May 22, 2015

Seniors Cub Reporter

Graduation

by LEAH ARENZ leaharenzcub@gmail.com

At 7 p.m. June 10, the Class of 2015 will graduate in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Commencement was moved from the Indiana Convention Center downtown to the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the state fairgrounds on 38th Street. There are 565 candidates for graduation. Each student should arrive at the ceremony by 6 p.m. to the Youth Arena adjacent to the Coliseum. Students with accommodations such as a wheelchair should arrive earlier. Students will not be allowed to wear ﬂip ﬂops or have bare feet for the ceremony, and graduation gowns must be returned before students can receive their diplomas. Graduation practice will take place the morning of graduation at 10 a.m. If a candidate is not at graduation practice, he will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony. Two students will speak at the ceremony, the valedictorian and

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the commencement speaker. The back to their first day of kindergarvaledictory address will focus on ten as a 5- or 6-year-old.” the last four years at LC and the Banas also said, “They need commencement address will focus to appreciate all they have accomon the future. plished, all they have overcome, The valedictorian will be deter- and understand how proud they mined closer to should be of the ceremony themselves.” They need to because grades As the from the spring appreciate all they have senior class semester of geared up for accomplished, all they 2015 will be graduation, a have overcome, and factored in to small group of determine the understand how proud seniors led by valedictorian. Colin McCarthy they should be of The compranked Banas. mencement With help from themselves. speaker was RYAN BANAS principal Rocky determined by a assistant principal Valadez, they board of faculty filled his office and will be announced today. with balloons, streamers and a sign Assistant principal Ryan that read, “Class of 2015 is Poppin’ Banas, the senior administrator, Out.” said seniors should use the day to “I thought it would be a fun, remember their experiences. “I just harmless way to mess with Mr. Bawant the students to truly respect nas,” McCarthy said. “Mr. Valadez the day and to take time and reflect loved the idea when I told him, so I upon their K-12 journey, going knew it would be great to pull off.”

Save-a-Senior helps several by CAROLINE HARRIS carolineharriscub@gmail.com The Save a Senior program led by government and economics teacher Drew Horvath has been successful in helping 39 seniors get on the path to graduate this school year. The program was created by Horvath to identify and aid students at risk of not graduating on time. The students in need are identiﬁed by counselors and teachers, then paired with a mentor. The mentors, who are volunteer teachers, serve as guides for the students toward passing classes and earning their diploma. There are currently 27 teachers who serve as mentors for Save a Senior.

but Horvath expects a high success “It’s wonderful that teachers rate. are willing to make frequent conHorvath said he hopes to tact with students and guide them successfully continue the Save a toward graduation on their own Senior program in the 2015-2016 time here at LC,” Horvath said. “It school year. Changes to improve gives these kids an opportunity to the program for interact with the next class teachers in ways of seniors will they wouldn’t It gives these kids an be determined have before.” opportunity to interact by the teacher This year, 39 seniors made mentors prewith teachers in ways ceding the 2015 up the Save a they wouldn’t have graduation. Senior program. before. “With this This number DREW HORVATH program, there varies from year economics teacher is so much supto year, deport for these pending on the students. All of the teachers and number of students in need. counselors want them to succeed, The number of students from and we are willing to work hard to the program that will become 2015 graduates has not been decided yet, help them do that,” Horvath said.

and Teachers and administrators have put in their two cents on what you can do to succeed after high school and beyond.

Don’t take for granted your opportunity to be successful.

GRETA MURPHY science teacher

Take advantage of a new start. Don’t let your past drag you down.

SHARI JACOBS English teacher

Be true to who you are; don’t compromise yourself for others. Remember that nothing is free, and if you don’t want to slip up, stay out of slippery places.

ROCKY VALADEZ principal

Take some fun classes along with your hard classes.

KATIE LEGGE English teacher

Be curious and be kind.

KATHLEEN SCHUCKEL English teacher

Find good advisers and seek their input.

TRINDA FOLEY English teacher

May 22, 2015

Seniors Cub Reporter

4 years in review the High school is a time of revolution and change; you ﬁnd yourself and your passions, the things you live for. It’s a time to mature and make mistakes. Over the course of your four years in high school, what have you learned?

I learned how to manage my time better, and balance school with sports better. AARON AGUSTUS

In February of 2014 it was proposed that LC’s Spirit of Central Marching Band combine with LN’s Regime. It was unanimously approved by the school board in April of 2014. The combined band made its national debut in November of 2014 and was a Bands of America Grand National Finalist. “I think it’s nice to see that both schools are coming more together. The marching band has become an exceptional team,” senior Ryan Mathis said.

I learned that quantity of work and quality of work are inversely related. The more work my teachers throw at me, the less detailed and comprehensive my answers are.

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It taught me how to ﬁnd websites to watch movies on.

DANIEL JOHNSON

It taught me how to be diverse. It taught me how to be in the real world, and how to relate to everyone.

For the ﬁrst time ever, the football team won a State Championship on Nov. 14, 2012, in Lucas Oil Stadium. The game was against Fort Wayne Snider and the head football coach at the time was Jayson West. “I was at the game and someone was so excited they got on the ﬂoor and cried,” senior Jazz Green said. 221

The 2012 presidential election was a tight race between Democratic incumbent Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney. LC held mock elections; the results reﬂected the national results with President Obama in the lead. “With Obama being elected, it gave everyone hope again. Skin color as a barrier began to fade away in this country,” senior Calieel Muhammad said. 874

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Nothing you can’t Google.

GRACE BIELEFELD

Be the most complete you that you can, and if they don’t like that, it’s not important.

EMMA ENGLER

It taught me the importance of being organized.

SYMONE DULANEY

Don’t work in groups with others.

EMILY WHISLER

In April of 2014, the Performing Arts Department put on the spring musical “Beauty and the Beast.” They made available for purchase light-up roses and audience members were encouraged to hold up their roses near the end of the performance to help the Beast transform into a human. “I think it was one of the best student plays, and Julia Klinestiver was one of the best Belles,” senior Katie Beyers said. 855

In 2011, the Occupy Wall Street movement made its way to Indianapolis. Proponents staged protests to promote income equality across the nation. “The purpose behind it was good; they didn’t act correctly on it, though. It’s interesting seeing how it was a big thing then, but not that big a news story now,” senior Kasi Struck said. 651

Rocky Valadez is in his third year as principal. Tom Oestreich was principal for one year before that, and Kevin Brown for one year before that. Before Brown, Ed Freije was it for a number of years. The Class of 2013 had four prinicpals in four years. “I remember when Oestreich got hit in the face with a lunch tray during a food ﬁght,” senior Michael Rice said. 159

In March of 2014, the school board approved the implementation of the 1:1 Initiative in the high schools. ThinkPad Chromebooks were given to each student during registration in August and were used throughout the year until May. “It’s a very different approach to learning, but it does make turning in assignments easier,” senior Alec Tuthill said. 169

May 22, 2015

Seniors Cub Reporter

I learned how to manage my time better, and balance school with sports better. AARON AGUSTUS

I learned that quantity of work and quality of work are inversely related. The more work my teachers throw at me, the less detailed and comprehensive my answers are.

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JACOB PLUTA

It taught me how to ﬁnd websites to watch movies on.

DANIEL JOHNSON

It taught me how to be diverse. It taught me how to be in the real world, and how to relate to everyone.

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JOCELYNE LUNA

Nothing you can’t Google.

GRACE BIELEFELD

Be the most complete you that you can, and if they don’t like that, it’s not important.

EMMA ENGLER

It taught me the importance of being organized.

SYMONE DULANEY

Don’t work in groups with others.

EMILY WHISLER

May 22, 2015

Cub Reporter

Seniors

Shots are being fired

Senior Keegan Burrell shoots senior Summer Samuels. Junior Sam Varie had lured Samuels away from a protected area, allowing Burrell to eliminate his first target. Courtesy photo/Keegan Burrell

by AMANDA BRADTMILLER

amandabradtmillercub@gmail.com

Speeding down the street, heart pumping, gun in hand. He spies the target. Without second thought, he flings himself out of the car and pulls the trigger. Surprisingly, this is not the synopsis of a movie starring Liam Neeson. Instead, Jarrett Montgomery has found himself bringing a water gun everywhere he goes for the past few weeks. It’s that time of the year again. Senior Assassin. Montgomery has gotten three people out of the game so far with the help of reliable sources and prior knowledge. Montgomery’s first victim, Ahsan Sohail, was watered down while walking across the street. “(Kenny Ogg and I) sped down the street and I hopped

out while the car was still going, ran, and shot him,” Montgomery said. With senior assassin comes victories and prize money, but betrayals follow as well. Montgomery helped his friend Ayriel Sprague shoot Caitlin Donlan at a mutual friend’s house. “When we got there Ayriel ran to the car and shot her, and on our way back to school I shot Ayriel with her own gun,” Montgomery said. Montgomery also shot two of his good friends, Colin McCarthy and Ernie Harshman. “I waited under (Ernie’s) car for an hour and I was tired so I was going to leave,” Montgomery said. “Then I saw him coming out through the window so I squatted down and as soon as he got all the way out I got him like six times.” For underclassmen, the paranoia that seniors experi-

is another name for “seniors ence during this time of the stalk each other until they year can seem over the top. know each other’s schedules.” “You have to bring your How comforting. water gun everywhere,” Gabby Many seniors have decided Clemente said. “I literally to find comfort inside their brought it into the library, behomes for the duration of the cause you never know.” game, but The rules others are are simple yet taking the risk complicated. You have to run and venturing No shots are places, and into outside. to be taken in wherever you’re a house or in “You a garage, none have to run going or out to your on school and car if you have work, places, grounds, no into wherever water guns or park your car in you’re going shot on prom or out to your the garage. day, at work, GABBY CLEMENTE car if you have inside a party, senior work, or park sporting your car in the events, Senior garage. That’s Service Day, the McKenzie Cawhat I do,” Clemente said. reer Center, or practices unless Anna Angrick didn’t have students are leaving. to worry about the paranoia. It may seem unlikely for She was the first one out and anyone to get out with such rig- the only one shot on the first orous rules, but senior assassin day, shot by Kylie Terwilliger.

“I didn’t want to do it but my friends secretly paid for me and signed me up,” Angrick said. “Kylie Terwilliger was waiting outside of my car at like 7:30 the next morning and got me out.” So here’s the question: Who’s going to win the $245 prize? “I feel like it’d be a girl, but I don’t know. You have to have at least one kill to win and not many girls are getting their targets,” Montgomery said. Shots fired? Well, not yet. Senior assassin ends the last day of school, but if there’s no single winner by the end of the year, then the money is split among the standing seniors. Editor’s note: Statistics in this article may no longer be accurate when it is published. The winner is scheduled to be announced within days.

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Seniors Cub Reporter

Reporter by COLIN McCARTHY colinmccarthycub@gmail.com

Senior Becca Green has been a gymnast since before she can remember; she was just 2 years old. She has been competing with Deveau's School of Gymnastics since the age of 6. Since the start of middle school, Green has had four-hour practices on most school nights and a ﬁvehour practice each Saturday. She has been a one-sport athlete for years, but certainly has been occupied doing so. Green has contributed to nine state titles and has earned four regional qualiﬁcations. This year, Green proved herself as one of the best athletes at LC, but not by competing in gymnastics; Green joined the LC swimming and diving team. While continuing to balance

May 22, 2015

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her schedule as a Level 10 gymnast, one of fewer than 2,000 nationwide, Green saw major success in diving. "She worked really hard," senior teammate Grace Bielefeld said, "and it was super impressive because she already has a crazy schedule with gymnastics." In her ﬁrst meet of the season, Green broke the six dive school record. Later in the season, she nearly reached the State meet, earning the honor of Regional ﬁnalist. There is no doubt that Green's commitment and athleticism are spectacular; she became arguably the greatest female diver in LC history in just one year of competition. "The gymnastics (experience) gave her a huge advantage and made her form a lot better," Bielefeld said. "Her skill and dedication was really impressive."

Brian Haas

Becca Green Senior Brian Haas has always loved sports. Since a young age, his parents knew he would become an athlete. "He has two older brothers who were athletes, so it was a no brainer (that he'd play sports)," his mother, Lisa Haas, said. Haas attended Cathedral High School as a freshman and sophomore, where he dominated as a wrestler. Haas started on varsity both years and won two City Championships. His junior year, Haas transferred to LC, where he quickly took over the starting quarterback position for the varsity football team. After suffering an injury, Haas was unable to play the rest of the season. Without him, the team struggled, unable to ﬁnd a solid replacement at quarterback. This year, Haas returned and has

been brilliant for LC athletics. As a quarterback, he led the Bears with 1,750 passing yards and 15 touchdown passes on the season. His teammates respected his work ethic and enjoyed his leadership. "I think his torso shows you he works hard. He's like a mini Johnny Manziel," senior receiver Gennaro Penn said. "He's the 'All right, we have to pick it up, we're almost there' type of guy on the ﬁeld. He's just a calm QB." In the spring, Haas starts at third base for the varsity baseball team. He has a solid batting average of .356, has 10 RBIs and helped lead the Bears to their recent Marion County Championship. Haas' versatility as an athlete is rare, and his leadership on and off the ﬁeld have been valuable in multiple LC sports.

April 24, 2015

Cub Reporter

Features

The Wapichana people of Guyana build and pilot customizable drones to document deforestation that threatens their community with the help of Digital Democracy. Courtesy photos/Emily Jacobi

through by LEAH ARENZ leaharenzcub@gmail.com A 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti in 2010 and displaced more than a million people. In the town of Portau-Prince, Haiti, women experienced high levels of rape and violence, but Haiti’s government refused to recognize women’s efforts to curtail the violence. On top of this, Haiti had no 911-equivalent emergency number to provide care for women in need. Three years later, the first hackathon was held in Haiti. The result was to improve the efficacy of the first emergency call center in Haiti, established by local women’s organizations that were aided by Digital Democracy. “It was a really cool, really fun experience,” 2001 LC alumna Emily Jacobi said. “It was our kind of last hurrah in Haiti, because we fully transitioned the program to our local partners who are continuing to run it.” Digital Democracy is an Americanbased international outreach organization that helps marginalized groups improve their rights with the help of technology. In the past, Digital Democ-

racy has assisted many groups in gathering reliable data about social and environmental problems and getting aid from their governments to solve those problems. Emily Jacobi Digital Democracy was co-founded by Jacobi. She studied at American University in Washington, D.C., where she discovered her passion for social issues after she experienced the 9-11 terrorist attack in the ﬁrst semester of her freshman year in college. Jacobi was brought back to LC this year to be an honored alumna at the Top 30 Academic Seniors Banquet in April. Jacobi said, “I thought it was really important in an era where there’s increasing access to technology, that we should be using it to try to make people’s lives more meaningful and give people more chance to participate.” In addition to hosting the ﬁrst hackathon in Haiti, Digital Democracy had earlier helped set up a blog on-

line where Haitian women could use but without any results. Digital Democphotography to express their stories racy aided the indigenous people in about gender-based violence (GBV) and documenting the severity of the oil spill tell their stories to the world. They also using technology like ofﬂine maps. As a helped develop a system of collecting result of their work, the Peruvian govdata on the GBV and sending reports to ernment declared the nation in a state the Haitian government. As a result, the of environmental emergency and held government recogthe oil companies nized the problem. accountable for I thought it was really Another projthe cleanup. ect that Digital As of now, important in an era where Democracy has Digital Democracy there’s increasing access worked on is the is working on a to technology, that we issue of oil spills in project in Guyana Peru. Water sourcwith the Wapichashould be using it to try to es in Peru had na people to help make people’s lives more been polluted with them monitor oil spills that have deforestation and meaningful. not been cleaned EMILY JACOBI illegal logging. up. According to alumna After unsuccessPeruvian governful attempts at ment reports, oil spills in the country using satellite imagery, Digital Demochad been cleaned up enough that ﬁsh racy decided to experiment with using could swim in the water sources and drones to document the illegal activthat water could be drunk by the local ity. They have set up the indigenous population. However, the water was not people with the tools and knowledge to up to that standard, according to the build customizable drones in Guyana. locals. The drones will be long-range and be The people had been sending mounted with cameras so that they can handwritten reports to the government, monitor and document deforestation.

Features Cub Reporter

The

May 22, 2015

Translation of life

by SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN samanthakupiainencub@gmail.com

ers available, and this is the same for school events. Usually, the interpreter is With two deaf parents, junior Jasper there and signs what the Smith’s family is different from others. speaker is saying, although Smith interprets for his parents at not all experiences of life restaurants, stores and other public allow deaf families to obtain venues as others may not sense that his an interpreter or give them parents don’t hear them. Although, with a positive experience with the new age of technology, it is allowing one. his parents to be less reliant on him and “Even though there are sign language for communicating as a interpreters in hospitals, handy tool is helping them fill that void. they take too long to get “At restaurants, they usually point at there, because most of the what they want, but if the waiter doesn’t time they’re helping other get it I will interpret,” Smith said. “They patients and you have to are pretty independent. If they need to wait till they’re done. It’s tell someone something when I’m not much faster to take somethere, they have their phones and can one that knows both lantype something out.” guages,” Escalante said. For some, interpreting for their A lot of the time the parents may be a burden, but this is not person who needs interpretthe case for Smith. ing help can feel degraded “I don’t mind. I’ve been doing it my and made to feel inferior. whole life,” Smith said. Escalante said, “I don’t Sophomore Jasper Smith (right) and his family gather around for a photo during a family get-together in In the face of bystanders, some can’t really like it because if you the spring. Courtesy photo/Jasper Smith help but stare. On the other hand, for make a mistake people Smith, he no longer notices the attenget mad at you and that’s tion. not fun. Or they treat your “Young kids might stare, but I don’t mom like she’s dumb when she knows mind it,” Smith said. what’s happening. She just can’t express Senior Emily it in the correct Escalante’s mother language.” relies on her even It’s not only I have to know everything. the parents more than Smith’s that From small things like parents rely on are under preshim. sure having to birthdays to legal stuff. Escalante’s EMILY ESCALANTE have an intermother doesn’t senior preter. There’s know English, so also pressure on her daughter has the student to not to interpret at restaurants, and be there make a mistake. for doctor’s appointments to ensure that In the point of view of a student her mother has a way of communicatwho may not understand her customers, ing. senior Caroline Kocot knows first hand “I do most of the interpreting for the struggles that come with the barrier her. She can order from McDonald’s of language. Senior Emyly Escalante and her family celebrate the holidays together when she was younger. and stuff like that,” Escalante said. “While working at a car lot, a deaf Courtesy photo/Emyly Escalante Being the parent and having to have family came in. It was a bad situation Cub Graphics/Lexi Olson help in such a way can take a toll on for us because no one knew how to comthe child. For Escalante, it was hard at municate with them effectively,” Kocot first to have to go everywhere with her said. mother. Now it’s just a usual way of life Kocot said that if her job had somethat she doesn’t mind doing. one there that knew the language and “At first I was annoyed because I could interpret, their experience coming had to go ‘everywhere’ with her. I have into the car lot would have been much to know everything. From small things more enjoyable for everyone. like birthdays to legal stuff,” Escalante It’s not just those that don’t know said. “I’ve gotten used to it. It’s normal the language that can struggle at times; by now. I’m fine with it.” it’s those helping them that can have “Thank you.” “More.” “Yes.” In most places, there are interprettroubles, too.

May 22, 2015

Cub Reporter

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by NOOR HEINTZELMAN

noorheintzelmancub@gmail.com

For five hours a day for seven weeks, junior Coleton Hast spent last summer in the hot sun planting trees. Along with 40 other members, Hast was a part of the Youth Tree Team (YTT) which is a program offered through ally Keep Indianapolis Beautiful bring (KIB). nature KIB is a non-profit organito cities, zation and an award-winning so that people affiliate of Keep America don’t forget what Beautiful Inc. According to the nature is like,” Hast said. organization’s website, KIB’s “It (KIB) mission is to makes a city help people beautiful but and nature The whole point is at the same thrive by ento... really bring time, it cares gaging in the for the envinature to cities, so community ronment.” and planting that people don’t Hast betrees. KIB has forget what nature came aware of planted more YTT through than 40,000 is like. trees in IndiCOLETON HAST a newsletter ana alone and junior that listed the program as a encourages possible employment opporturesidents in the community to nity. In order to get the job, he join. “The whole point is to ... re- had to go through a four-step

interview process. “I got paid 8 bucks an hour but there were also a lot of entities that went with it,” Hast said. YTT’s work days began at noon and consisted of 40 kids split up into ﬁve groups of eight. Each of those teams was responsible for 500 trees. “With a couple supervisors, every week we would go and water each of those trees

as well as occasionally mulching,” Hast said. “Or planting new trees.” Lunch and dinner were provided once the groups returned to KIB headquarters. On Thursdays, YTT took a break to have an enrichment day to go out and do something educational that would beneﬁt the group. “One day we went out to an apple orchard and hung out there all day,” Hast said. “It was tons of fun and we still got paid for it.” YTT also traveled all over

Indianapolis watering these trees in a big van with a water tank attached to the back. “I would love to do YTT again, but unfortunately I will be gone for two weeks in the middle of the program so it wouldn’t make sense for me to work there this summer,” Hast said. However, Hast recommends the program to others. “It’s a great ﬁrst job experience. You’re working for a great cause, and they spend time exploring colleges and careers to beneﬁt their students,” he said. “I can’t stress enough how much I encourage others to use this opportunity. It really is a phenomenal experience, especially if you’re interested in environmental science and just like getting your hands dirty,” he said. In order to become part of YTT, you must complete the four-step application process that comes before the actual interview and be enrolled in high school to participate. Applications for next summer can be found online.

May 22, 2015

A+E Cub Reporter

Latch onto Smith’s album Critic Collective LOGAN YOUNG loganyoungcub@gmail.com

Dismal, yet

delightful Deathconsciousness is a sonic hulk of ambience, aphotic drones, post punk, industrial rock and shoegaze compiled into an unyieldingly dark set of songs. After being released in 2008, this double album didn’t receive much initial attention but through the years has gained an exceptionally passionate cult following. Have a Nice Life is a post punk duo comprised of Dan Barrett and Tim Macuga from Middletown, Conn. Disc 1 is called The Plow That Broke the Plains, initiated upon a tender plucking of reverbation-laden Source/genius.com acoustic guitar continued across the song; later you hear echoing enigmatic vocals, this all augmented into a near eight-minute long intro called A Quick One Before The Eternal Worm Devours Connecticut. The second song of Disc 1 derives a more fast pace, more aggressive bassline, in my favorite song from this album called “Bloodhail”; the song wallows in its miserable chant: “I just don’t accept this.” The Unnatural World was released last February from Barret’s own record label Enemies List Home Recordings. I see a lot of focus in this most recent release, especially from the new version of “Defrenstration Song,” unlike the original version released in their 2010 album Voids. But The Unnatural World is about 40 minutes shorter than Deathconsciousnesss and much less ambiet and more post rock than the 2008 release. Deathconsciousnesss was a masterpiece that The Unnatural World just doesn’t completely measure up to. None the less, Have a Nice Life’s gloom manifests itself in every beautiful noise they produce.

by AMANDA BRADTMILLER amandabradtmillercub@gmail.com

Whether you’re just out of a break-up, looking to attempt to belt a note in the car, or on the look-out for good music, I’ve found you an album to put on repeat. British musician Sam Smith released his ﬁrst debut album in the United States on June 17, 2014. At the 57th Annual Grammy awards in 2015, Smith received four Grammys: Best New Artist, “Stay With Me” for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, and “In the Lonely Hour” for Best Pop Vocal Album. Smith credits artists such as Amy Winehouse and Adele for inspiration in writing this album. While Adele was in hibernation, having children, ﬁnding that “Someone Like You,” and what not, Smith swept up almost half as many Grammys as Adele has received in her career.

Ever had pizza four days in a row? The statement stands. It probably wasn’t Smith’s intention to write a song that made a teenager think about pizza the way he thinks of a lover, but so be it. The way Smith can convey such sadness with just the tone of his voice is incredible. Of course, there are happier ballads such as “Money On My Mind,” one of Smith’s singles on the album. I bet that’s a rule. For every Source/amazon.com seven sad break-up songs, there has to Smith tells Artist: Sam Smith be one happy song to a story with Album: In the Lonely Hour even it all out. his lyrics. An To be nit picky, example of this Genre: Pop, Soul, R&B there really isn’t anyis in his song Song Suggestion: “Good Thing” thing different about “Good Thing,” Smith that hasn’t been Rating: 5 out of 5 my personal done by other artists, favorite. It every break up song on starts out a little wacky, telling a the album is Swift-ly written. tale about passing out in front of But don’t worry, Sam, your an ex-lover’s house. Ultimately, the album will still be the one I pretend message of the song is “too much of I can sing to. a good thing isn’t good for long.”

Thirteen reasons to read by LEXI OLSON alexisolsoncub@gmail.com

She warns him, and the 12 on the plot is brilliant in that it alother people who will receive the lows readers to analyze everything tapes, that if they do not listen to that Hannah says throughout the People don’t have much say in the tapes and pass book and connect it who affects their lives. It could be them onto the next with her death. someone you’ve known for years, designated person, The deep mesor a person you met last week. a second set will be sage that Asher In Jay Asher’s Thirteen Realeaked. tries to convey is sons Why, Hannah Baker leaves Hannah also says one that is dark and her permanent mark on 13 unlikely the reason they’ve can be uncomfortpeople’s lives with a series of voice received the tapes is able. Nobody likes recordings that she left behind because they were talking about death after her untimely death. part of the reason she or suicide, but in One day after school, Clay took her life. reality it’s a topic Jenkins arrives home to discover a The majority that needs to be package waiting at his home. It has of the book is Handiscussed. no return address or indication of nah telling her story Thirteen Reawho it is from. His excited curiosity through the tapes, sons Why is not Source/amazon.com quickly turns and Clay’s only about Hannah to confusion reactions Baker; it is about the Thirteen Reasons Why when he diswhile he listens. Each tape countless people who have taken Author: Jay Asher covers that it consists of two people who their own lives. It calls to attention contains tape have somehow contributed a serious ﬂaw in society, which Cost: $7.11 (Barnes and recordings. to her depression that is the tendency to ignore how we Noble Online) When he eventually led to suicide. treat others and the affect it could Length: 320 pages hears whose The trick to Thirteen have on them. Genre: Teen Fiction voice is on the Reasons Why is that readThis book is an enjoyable read tapes, he is uters already know about that will have readers laughing one terly shocked. Hannah’s death after the minute and crying the next, and it It’s the voice of Hannah Baker, the ﬁrst two pages. Asher gives away offers valuable teachings that could girl who had committed suicide the ending without taking away the possibly change someone’s life, or just a couple weeks earlier. value of the story. This unique take even save it.

May 22, 2015

Cub Reporter

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Epic romance captures beauty of living

by BRITTANNIE TRAVIS brittannietraviscub@gmail.com

against the world by using her job and dog as a way to escape, Bowman tries to be an ordinary What would you do if you woman living an ordinary life, physically stopped aging? even though she is far from it. Therefore, for eight deThe years continue to pass cades you could watch the and Bowman is forced to maworld and people around you nipulate her identity to not be grow old and change while your a suspect of the law. She has to reﬂection in the mirror never refrain from taking pictures to altered. not be a prosIn a pect of suspiAvailability: In theatres charismatic cion, as well and heartfelt as only being Rating: 5 stars romance, The able to see Length: 112 minutes Age of Adaline her beloved follows the life daughter, who of a woman who is destined to is currently an elderly adult, live a solemn, lonely life. Due periodically. to a miraculous but fatal night, With old loves passing by Adaline Bowman, portrayed and some still attacking the by actress Blake Lively (from surface, one man, portrayed by television phoneme Gossip Michiel Huisman, catches the Girl), will forever maintain the captivating Bowman’s attenappearance of a 29-year-old tion. woman. Temptations stir and a While blocking herself spark has Bowman rethinking

the possibilities she could have with the man she truly loves. Will she continue to run from what she wants or will she settle down and just live life the way she deserved to live it 80 years earlier? The Age of Adaline is a ravishing, reﬁned tale with a compelling storyline. As I predicted before seeing the movie, The Age of Adaline is an appealing story that has different twists to warm the heart. Each second of the movie, even from the very beginning, entranced me. A part that I really like is that the narrator tells the story throughout the movie. The beginning of Bowman’s life mainly at the start of the movie is told by the narrator. I also love the sophistication of the main character, Bowman. She is a dynamic character that changes slowly,

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It was really funny. I thought seniors in performing arts would relate to what the girls are going through in the sequel. BRIA FLOOD sophomore

but surely. The way she carries herself is very inspiring. Yet at the same time the life she lives is something no one should have to go through. This movie is a beautiful love story. The cast also includes Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn and Amanda Crew, who were all

part of the process of making a miraculous movie. The Age of Adaline is currently showing in local theaters. I recommend going; every age group should be able to be drawn in by this plot. I have no complaints.

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May 22, 2015

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The ﬁrst thing I noticed when I walked into the restaurant was the lack of customers, it was just me and one other table for their lunch rush. But despite the lack of customers, Mi Tenampa serves up some excellent tacos. The meat is not too bland, but also not too spicy. It’s just the right ﬂavor. And the toppings they offer are fresh, the lettuce was a radiant green color and the tomatoes were nice and juicy. The cheese was slightly melted from the warm taco meat, and it made for a nice touch to the already perfect taco. And the dining area is sure to keep customers coming back for more if the food doesn’t. It’s decorated just like a little town you would see in Mexico, complete with a beautiful fountain in the center of the restaurant and all.

La Chinita Poblana

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This taco shack is a small and vibrantly colored taqueria located right by the Monon Trail in Broad Ripple- a restaurant with a view. The taco I ordered, a crispy shrimp taco, is described as “salt and pepper style with a spicy chipotle sweet and sour herb mix,” and that’s exactly what it tasted like. The shrimp was so juicy and flavorful the juice was running down my hand as I ate it, while the onions gave it an unexpected crunch and burst of flavor that was unique and unlike any taco I’ve had before. This taco was very flavorful and had so much going on, there was simply nothing wrong with the taste. The appearance was delicious looking and colorful, something a nutritionist will tell you is a good thing to look for in a meal. For only $3, there is no reason to not go the extra mile to get this

El Rodeo

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If you live in the Geist area, chances are you have visited this local hot spot. They are famously known for the queso, a statement I completely agree with. But something else that keeps the people coming back for more is their tacos. The meat is more on the spicy side, and the veggies they top it off with look appealing and fresh. The hard outer shell is crunchy and lightly salty, just the way that tacos should be. And they give you salsa and chips as an appetizer when you dine there, a major plus side in my books. The only downside eating an El Rodeo taco is the lack of stomach space for endless tacos to be consumed, and having to see many people you go to school with when you go there because it is, again, a hot spot students.

Band, orchestra state finalists NOOR HEINTZELMAN noorheintzelmancub@gmail.com Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra both competed in the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) 2015 State Concert Organization Finals on May 9. Wind Ensemble, directed by Matt James and Randy Greenwell, placed seventh out of 16 concert bands after qualifying at Pike High School on May 1. The competition was hosted at LC. Symphony Orchestra, directed by James and Jennifer Fowler, came in seventh out of eight concert orchestras at Pike after qualifying on May 2 at the same venue. To qualify for State Finals, both ensembles performed three prepared pieces and sight-read one piece. Senior flute player Rebekah Harvey played in both Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. “I think our performance was wonderful. It was one of the most musical runs we have ever had this year,” Harvey said of the Wind Ensemble. “Overall,” she continued, I think that our kids “state contest have the right kind has been a great experience for of mindset and work me. I have enethic and they did a joyed every minute of it and I am really good job. proud to have JENNIFER FOWLER been a part of orchestra director the ensemble.” Fowler, orchestra director, said she was pleased with her students’ performance. “I’m really proud of our kids. I think we did a really good job,” Fowler said. She continued, “For us to be one of the eight is a big deal. We finished seventh and that we don’t take for granted because it’s becoming more and more challenging and competitive.” Fowler said, “I think that our kids have the right kind of mindset and work ethic and they did a really good job.” While Wind Ensemble competed in Group 1 of the contest (the only group that moves on to state), Symphonic Band and Concert Band competed in Groups 2 and 3 respectively on April 17. Symphonic Band earned a gold rating and Concert Band earned a gold rating with distinction. Freshman Anna Wager, a flute player in Symphonic Band, was excited to receive a gold. “At the competition, I felt that the band as a whole had some of our best runs,” Wager said. The intermediate Orchestra also received a gold rating in Group 3. Editor’s Note: Leah Arenz contributed to this story.

May 22, 2015

Cub Reporter

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What’s H t this summer?

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New eats

The National Bank of Indianapolis is presenting their 40th annual Summer Nights Film Series at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Films will be showed at the IMA every Friday from June 5 to Aug. 28. Interactive pre-show programming begins at 7 p.m. and the movie showing begins at dusk every night. Tickets are available for purchase on-site at $12 for the public and $6 for IMA members. Members can also purchase a season pass for tickets to every IMA Summer Nights Film.

There are several fairly new restaurants to try around Indianapolis such as Vitality Bowls, which opened in Carmel on Feb. 7. Vitality Bowls is a healthy restaurant featuring several juices, smoothies, soups, salads and sandwiches. Or, if you’re in the mood for Italian cuisine, check out Giordano’s Pizzeria, a chain restaurant that originated in Chicago. Giordano’s, located in downtown Indianapolis, opened on Feb. 3. Known for their Chicago style deep dish pizza, it was immediately a hit with Hoosiers.

Indy 500

One Direction On July 31, One Direction will travel to Indianapolis to perform a concert at Lucas Oil Stadium. Watch them perform hits from their new album, Four, such as “Night Changes” or “Steal My Girl.” The sudden departure of band member Zain Malik has not affected One Direction’s 2015 tour. Tickets can be bought online at ticketmaster.com, or bought secondhand from retailers on websites such as Craigslist. If you can’t make it down to Lucas Oil Stadium, One Direction is also performing in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 18 and in Cleveland, Ohio, on Aug. 27.

The 99th running of the annual Indianapolis 500 will be held Sunday. The Indy 500 is a 500-mile race and consists of 200 laps around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway located in Speedway, Ind. Gates are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the race starts at 12:15 p.m. Ticket prices range from $46 to $186 for reserved seats or $40 for general admission. For more information about events leading up to the race or to purchase tickets, visit indianapolismotorspeedway.com.

Lake Michigan With the weather warming up, Lake Michigan is the perfect place to cool off. Stretching 25 miles east along Lake Michigan from Gary, the Indiana Dunes State Park is an adventure-ﬁlled place to visit with family or friends. Attracting more than 4 million visitors each year, the Dunes offer many activities such as swimming, hiking or visiting historic sites. Book your hotel today or ﬁnd more information at southshorecva.com.

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Holiday World

There’s a new attraction at the popular amusement park, Holiday World, in Santa Claus, Ind. The Thunderbird is a winged rollercoaster that launches riders 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Buy tickets online at holidayworld.com or at the gate for $34.99.

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Sports Cub Reporter

Let’s go

May 22, 2015

racing by ERNIE HARSHMAN ernieharshmancub@gmail.com

“And now, the most famous words in racing.” “Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines” The crowd roars. Engines explode with deafening power. The greatest spectacle in racing is about to begin. But, how did it all get here? The track sprang up from humble beginnings: a stretch of farmland in Speedway, Ind., that was originally designed as a place to test new cars. Indianapolis businessman Carl G. Fisher got the idea of the track after helping friends compete in racing circuits in France. Overseas, he saw that European manufactures had the upper hand in automobile design and manufacturing. Construction on the motor speedway began in March of 1909. Ironically, the first race of the track’s career, on June 5, 1909, didn’t involve cars, but instead, helium-filled balloons. Two months before the track was completed, the balloon race started at the speedway and ended after a day of travel in Alabama. The surface of the track was composed of a mix of tar and gravel, a disastrous decision, as the mixture broke up during races, causing the death of several drivers and spectators. This caused the speedway to be resurfaced with 3.2 million bricks giving way to the heralded nickname the “Brickyard.” The inaugural Indianapolis 500 was on May 30, 1911, drawing a crowd of 80,000 spectators. The 500-mile race came after the track played home to numerous shorter races and motorcycle races. The race was described by many spectators as complete confusion as fans had no way of determining what position the cars ran in and the Speedway’s timing system, the Warner Horograph, broke early on in the race, leaving scorers completely hapless and confused. The race was won by Ray Harroun’s “Marmon Wasp,” which featured the first rearview mirror in an automobile.

nu fiel mi Ba wh dis lac The starting field takes the green flag and thunders into the first turn. The race is Sunday. KRT Campus/Charlie Nye/Indianapolis Star

Harroun averaged just 75 mph in the for fastest race, when he completed the six-hour-and-42-minute race and took 500 miles in just two hours and 41 minhome a prize of $14,250 (baseball’s utes in 1990. Women were first allowed in the pits highest-paid player, Ty Cobb, only made during the 1971 race and first competed $10,000 a year). The race has been held every year in the race in 1977 when Janet Guthrie since, except for 1917 and 1918 (volun- finished 26th (she drove to a 9th place tarily closed because of World War I and finish the next year). One of today’s biggest names, Danwas instead used ica Patrick, was as an airstrip for planes to refuel), So, the track obviously has the first woman to lead the 500 and 1942-1945 a drama-filled past, but when she placed (shut down bewhat can fans look to for fourth in her first cause of World 500 in 2005. In War II). This the future? total, nine womyear’s race will mark the 99th en have compettime the event has ed in the 500. been held. Tradition plays a large role in the Today, the cars travel much faster race, none bigger than the winner drinkthan Hurroun’s “Marmon Wasp,” reaching milk and kissing the bricks. The ing speeds greater than 230 mph. Dutch practice of drinking milk dates back to driver Arie Luyendyk holds the record 1936 when Louis Meyer decided to forgo

champagne and down a glass of his favorite drink: milk. With the exception of a few drivers in the 1940s and 1950s, the tradition has stuck with every race winner. From the winner’s circle, the driver is then escorted down to the still brickpaved finish line to kiss the bricks along with his team. The winner now takes home a prize of approximately $2.5 million and has his head shot inscribed on the 150-pound Berg-Warner trophy. So, the track and race obviously have a drama-filled past, but what can fans look to for the future? Track officials are planning to upgrade the track with a $90 million renovation by next year’s 100th running. Upgrades have already begun with new LED scoring pylon and video boards. Future improvements include gateway entrances, grandstand seating, and the overall fan experience. The “greatest spectacle” may only get better.

May 22, 2015

Cub Reporter

Sports

Spring sprinting by KOBY CLEMOW kobyclemowcub@gmail.com

A shot sounds and the race begins. Maroon and gray sprint down the track, leaving a trail of dust in their wake. The sound of feet pounding on the rubber echoes through the stadium as the runners round the final corner. It’s May, which means track season is in full swing. The girls have had a decent season. After losing so many seniors, it would be challenging to repeat the success the team had last year with a state championship, so they are focusing on working together to get better as a team. They performed well in the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) meet on May 1, where they had many high finishers. Freshman De’Aira Simmons represented the Bears well in the 300 meter hurdles, finishing third. Senior Kayla Smith placed second in the pole vault. In an invitational at Pike on May 8, senior Lakara Stott finished sixth in the 100 meters and fifth in the 200 meters. Both Simmons and junior Kyndal Herring placed well in the 100 meter hurdles, placing third and fourth respectively. “The team is doing OK,” Stott said.

“We lost a lot of seniors so this is basically our rebuilding year with the new incoming freshman.” Stott has been running for six years. With the loss of seniors the past two years, it is up to people like her to carry the team. “I plan on being the best leader I can be because I have so many girls looking up to me and paying attention to the goods and bads that I do,” Stott said. The boys have had a solid season as well and are working to hit their stride in the upcoming weeks. The Bears found success at the Greensburg Invite where they finished fourth out of eight. Junior Trevon Woodley finished fourth in the 200 meters, and senior Clifton Briscoe finished third in the 110 meter and the 300 meter hurdles. The 4-by-100 and 4-by-400 teams both finished third, and the 4-by-800 team finished second. Leadership from experienced runners will be key down the stretch and into the postseason. Senior Ian Graves is an important contributor and hopes to lead the guys on a deep run to State. “I feel like we aren’t at the best of our ability, but we’ve been making strides to get closer and closer,” Graves said. “I think this team has a bright future.”

Junior Drew Lukens competes in the MIC Conference ﬁnals on March 6 at the University of Indianapolis. Courtesy photo/ C.M. Tomlin

Need for speed threatening safety? Harsh Critic

ERNIE HARSHMAN ernieharshmancub@gmail.com It’s that time of year again, race fans. Time for boxed lunches, red sunburns, and four bald tires plummeting around a track at speeds of more than 230 miles per hour. It’s May and that means one thing: the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500. There’s just something about that smell — a combination of smells that hits you when you walk in the tunnel under the harrowed pavement of the century old pavement. The smell is probably described differently by each spectator — something of a cross between greasy fried chicken bones that are littered on the path into the motor speedway, burning rubber, and ethanol

— but when it hits your nose, you can only smile. It’s time for the greatest spectacle in racing. The whole mission in auto racing, or any type of race, is to be faster than the guy (or girl) behind you. Teams of engineers, designers and pit crews spend countless hours — and make more money than you would think — to make cars go fast. Real fast. But, at what point do we draw the line? When does the safety of the driver — a driver whose body is completely exposed from the neck up — become more important to race officials and fans? This year, a new speedway aero kit has been introduced to the Dallara DW12 cars by engine manufactures Chevrolet and Honda. The intention of the kit, which is comprised of more than 100 pieces of bodywork, is to make the car more efficient by reducing the drag on the downforce of the automobile. Unfortunately, the kits have had negative responses at Indianapolis’ 2.5 mile oval, as opposed to the previous five races which were all short ovals or road courses. So far, three drivers (all driving Chevrolets) have lost control of their machines and heartstoppingly flipped through the air in a mass of broken parts. Luckily, Helio Castroneves, Josef Newgarden and Indianapolis native Ed Carpenter have all walked

away from the wrecks unscathed, thanks in part to the modern technology the track employs including SAFER barriers and cars that are designed to break apart upon impact. As a consequence of the horrifying wrecks, INDYCAR rightfully sanctioned last minute changes to the cars before qualifying on Sunday. These changes include lowing turbocharger boost levels and are expected to dip speeds below 230 miles per hour. However, some drivers have raised questions about the safety-based adjustments, saying that they give an unfair advantage to Chevrolet drivers, who have dominated the circuit, winning four out of the five races. INDYCAR was correct in levying the car changes to protect the drivers; sometimes safety must come first, even at the 500. However, race fans come to the track to see speed; they want the cars to go as fast as possible and to be as efficient as possible. Something obviously needs to be done in the near future to address these problems. As for now, drivers will have to live with whatever advantage the adjustments may or may not give Chevrolet drivers, and race fans will have to live with slower speeds. But, heck, it’s the Indianapolis 500, and there’s nothing better than that.

May 22, 2015

Sports Cub Reporter

Experienced Bears win County by KOBY CLEMOW kobyclemowcub@gmail.com

As summer slowly approaches, so does the end of the season for the Bears varsity baseball team. Although the team started off with a few issues, many of them have been resolved and the team looks to push forward. “We’ve definitely had our ups and downs,” senior shortstop and pitcher Kenny Ogg said. “One of our issues is playing great one day and not performing the next.” The team started the season off strong with a 9-2 smashing of Roncalli, only to fall in a close battle, 6-4, to Cathedral the next day. Later, the Bears dredged through a four-game losing streak before turning around their play. Since May 5 the Bears have racked up quite a few quality wins, including blow outs against Lawrence North and Carmel. They now boast a record of 188, 10-3 within the conference, and look to continue their nine-game win streak. The Bears knocked off a tough Brebeuf team on their way to the Marion County Championship game. The County Championship game was on May 12 in downtown Indianapolis at Victory Field. The Bears faced a tough Decatur Central opponent, and after a slow start, demolished the Hawks 10-3. Talent certainly isn’t a problem for the Bears; they’ve won big, and in style. The problem is inconsistency and getting on a roll. “In baseball, the game usually goes the best for the team that has more momentum,” senior second baseman Dre

Senior Matt Burleton pitches in a game against Ben Davis. So far this season, he has seven wins, 44 strikeouts, and an ERA of 1.63. Cub photo/Danica Minor

Davis said. “We have a lot to work on still and putting a stop to a team’s momentum is something we have to learn how to do better.” The Bears have had momentum for about two weeks now as they’ve rattled off eight consecutive wins. When they’ve won, they’ve won big; 12 of their 18 wins have been by five runs or more. “(We have) no serious issues,” said Ogg. “Once we start performing day to

day, then I don’t see any teams beating us in the future.” The team has confidence, and rightfully so; they boast a roster with 15 seniors, meaning there is a load of invaluable experience to draw from. “With having so many seniors, the leadership bar is set so high up that we have to work to maintain it,” Davis said. “Also, having 15 seniors helps our team chemistry. We are like a big family with

the same dream.” That dream just so happens to be the same dream every other high school baseball team has: a deep run in the playoffs and maybe even a return to Victory Field in hopes of capturing a state title. “As long as we continue to fight and stay humble, we will make it far,” Davis said. “I’d be shocked if we didn’t make some noise in the future.”

team hitting slump.” Amanda Melzoni pitched six innings, Leonhard, an important contribu- allowed only one hit, and had three hits tor to the team, has from the plate herself. struggled this season Melzoni, a standWe have a lot to from the plate. For her out for the team last career at LC, Leonhard improve (upon), but season, has mainhas a solid batting avher strong play. we are definitely on a tained erage of .264 and an In 2014, she had an road to success on base percentage of ERA of 1.17 and accuAMANDA MELZONI mulated nine wins. She .337. junior has improved on her On May 12, the play this year, with an Bears turned around their play with a dominant 10-0 win ERA under one while also batting .484 against rival Lawrence North. Junior and driving home 19 runs.

Even in their tough stretches, Melzoni has stayed positive about the team. “The season has been pretty good.” Melzoni said. “We are battling with really good teams, and beating the teams we should.” On May 25, the Bears will begin the State Tournament by squaring off against Indianapolis Arsenal Tech in Sectionals at 11 a.m. They said they feel good about their chances. “We still have a lot to improve (upon),” Melzoni said, “but we are definitely on the road to success.”

Softball squad escapes slump by COLIN McCARTHY colinmccarthycub@gmail.com

After a strong start to the season, with dominant wins against Guerin Catholic, Westfield, and Decatur Central, the softball team fell into a slump, which included a five-game losing streak,. The team’s record is now 10-9, 5-2 in conference play. “Our fielding has been really tight the past few games with little to no errors,” senior Morgan Leonhard said. “But we have been stuck in a sort of a

May 22, 2015

Cub Reporter

Student Profile

Tell ME

ABOUT

It’s s ccer on wheels Junior Emmanuel Duncan plays power soccer. Teams of two face off on the court, using a 13-inch ball.The maximum allowable speed during a match is 6 mph. Courtesy photo/Tom Dickey

by AMANDA BRADTMILLER

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In 2007, junior Emmanuel Duncan’s life changed. His arms grew weaker, and suddenly legs that once ran across basketball courts and soccer fields were replaced by aluminum wheels. Duncan was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. “After I was diagnosed, I was a kid that stayed at home and really didn’t do anything,” Duncan said. “It was safe and I couldn’t really do things because I had a manual wheelchair.” The symptoms of muscular dystrophy include poor balance, frequent falling, and muscle spasms. The level of pain that a person could endure before being diagnosed is grueling. However, things began to change when Duncan began attending the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) summer camp, a camp for kids with muscular dystrophy or any other type of muscle disability. Here is where Duncan

was presented with the opportunity to of power chair soccer, or often referred to as power chair football, is played in play power soccer. “Ever since I’ve found out about the a gymnasium on a regulation basketMDA, and started going to camp and ball court. Four people are on the court playing power soccer, it’s really changed at once, two people from each team. my view on life a lot,” Duncan said. “It’s Guards are placed on the power chairs showed me that I don’t have to sit in the in order for the 13-inch soccer ball to be used. house anymore; I can really put myself “They brought When I play, I feel like power soccer to out there. I feel like I can do anything I an athlete. I feel like I’m camp every year, and I like sports. I put my mind to.” a LeBron out there. It’s like football, basThe MDA camp ketball, baseball, all is similar to high fun and it’s free. It’s a of that. So I was like school. When you way to enjoy yourself. OK, I want to check reach 17, you have EMMANUEL DUNCAN this out. I figured to graduate from the junior out that basically, camp. it’s like soccer. Soc“I graduated from the camp this past year. I hope I can cer but with wheelchairs. It’s power soccome back and just visit; it was great,” cer because it’s played in a power chair, Duncan said. “It’s a great way for kids but smaller,” Duncan said. Duncan has only just joined the with muscular dystrophy to be around other people they feel comfortable with. team, called RHI Sudden Impact, but they are starting to practice at least once They don’t need to feel out of place.” So, what is power soccer? The game a week. The team usually plays against

the other 14 teams in Indiana at Incrediplex Sports Club. “Feeling like you’re a part of something, that’s what it is for me. It’s a team sport. There are jerseys involved, and it makes me feel like a professional athlete. I love athletes. I love sports,” Duncan said. “When I play, I feel like an athlete. I feel like I’m a LeBron out there. It’s fun and it’s free. It’s a way to enjoy yourself.” The sport may be joyful, but it won’t be able to thrive without sponsors. “Our main problem is we need support. We need people to back us up so we can have better equipment, better chairs,” Duncan said. Their schedule over the summer can be found at http://www.uspsateams. org/team/rhi-sudden-impact. “I feel like I can branch out and do more. Power soccer makes me feel part of a team. Like I’m a part of something and I can do something with a group of guys, or just a group of people,” Duncan said. “Maybe if someone like me sees me doing this, my story could impact theirs.”