Cub Reporter Issue 10

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REPORTER May 24, 2013

Volume 64, Issue 10

Lawrence Central High School, Indianapolis, Indiana

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What’s inside

BRIEFS

Summer reading lists available online

Students are required to complete summer reading assignments for all levels of English. Assignments students should be completing during the summer are available online at http:// lawrencecentral.ltschools.org/content/summer-reading-list.

Teachers typically require proof of the reading within the first two weeks of school.

New construction program begins in August

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The ABC construction program is being launched at McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology in the 2013-14 school year. The first year of the two-year program will be half online with the curriculum focused on construction tools, OSHA safety and construction terms. Instruction in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) will also be provided using Inventor from Autodesk. The other half of the time, students will travel to ABC at 46th and Shadeland where they will work with an ABC instructor to learn construction, masonry, HVAC, plumbing, roofing and other skills. The second year, students will specialize in one of the above listed areas and will complete an internship with an ABC partner. Interested sophomores should see their counselors ASAP.

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May 24-28: Final exams con- tinue May 27: Memorial Day; no school

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June 2: Graduation, 1 p.m., Convention Center Aug. 7: Classes begin for the 2013-2014 school year

3 opinions 9 features 13 news

Clear, concise reporting on the good, the bad and the ugly.

Someone’s got to do it.

Students’ perspectives on problems affecting Lawrence Central’s halls and the world beyond 56th Street.

In-depth coverage of students, global issues, rising trends and the not-so-average Bear.

19 sports 24

arts+entertainment

Trends are changing, the popcorn’s popping and yesterday’s in is tomorrow’s out. Don’t worry, we’ll help you keep up.

Scores, matches, games, meets and RBIs. Lawrence Central Bears are back and with a vengeance.

PARENTS

Physical education offered online - free

High school physical education is being offered online during the summer, June 10-July 25. The deadline to register is June 6.

An on-site final, which the student must attend, will be July 2225. There is no charge for students currently enrolled in MSDLT. Students from other districts may take the course for $25. Registration information is available online at www.ltschools.org.

MSDLT accepting out-of-district students

A student in good standing from another district may submit a request to attend Lawrence Township schools. Permission will be granted if the student meets the criteria and there is space available. Criteria may include availability of space; financial impact; scholastic, attendance, and disciplinary records. The application is available online at www.ltschools.org.

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Four years of hard work have come to fruition for the senior class, as they are now nine days away from graduating. Commencement will be held June 2 at the Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. As of May 17, 609 seniors are on track to receive diplomas, according to academic dean of operations Ryan Banas. Cub graphic/Samantha Strong

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Junior Devin Nareski, above, and senior Joe Goodman work under the hood in their Auto Service Technology class at McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology. The two competed in a statewide auto skills contest last month. Cub photos/ Coleman LaBarr

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classroom McKenzie auto class leads to prestigious competition CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com

Oftentimes senior Joe Goodman can be seen in the halls in the same jacket – an automotive jacket.

Last month, Goodman and his team partner, junior Devin Nareski, placed seventh in the Indiana division of the Ford AAA Auto Skills Student Competition.

Thus, the jacket.

Goodman and Nareski are in the second-year Auto Service Technology (AST) class at McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology (MCIT). En-

couraged by their AST teacher, the two what was wrong with the car and fix it. took an online exam sponsored by the Students were given a service manuFord AAA Auto Skills Student Competi- al to aide them throughout the competition. After scoring highly on this exam, tion. Goodman and Nareski faced techGoodman and Nareski were eligible to nical difficulties during the competition compete in the statewide “hands-on” when the computer their manual was on competition. did not work.

Of 300 appliIt wasn’t unI’ve always wondered cants that tested to til an hour into the enter the program, how things worked and competition that only 20 students why they work the way the team received a were chosen to comworking computer they do.

Joe Goodman pete. Ten teams of and service manual. senior two students parGoodman said he ticipated in the combelieves that given petition. a working computer at the beginning Each team was given a 2013 Ford Fo- of the competition, the team could have cus that was intentionally bugged with won. problems. Students were given customer Without the computer, the MCIT complaints and 90 minutes to figure out team fixed all but three electrical issues

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present in the car. They were able to repair everything from broken turn signals and brake lights to a faulty transmission range selector switch. Goodman and Nareski were able to make these repairs by applying concepts learned in their AST class, such as “teamwork and logical reasoning,” according to Nareski.

“What we’ve learned in class is to start with the simple things,” Goodman said. “We checked our fuses, relays, and then from there we moved onto bulbs themselves and the actual components.”

Both Goodman and Nareski plan on further pursuing automotive technology.

“I’ve always liked working with my hands,” Goodman said. “I’ve always wondered how things worked and why they work the way they do.”

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Graduation at Convention Center CarolineVarie carolinevariecub@gmail.com

The commencement of the Class of 2013 will be 1 p.m.

June 2 in Hall H of the Indiana Convention Center. Graduating seniors should arrive by noon. This year, 609 students are candidates for graduation.

Before students’ names are read and they receive their diplomas from the school board members, the valedictorian of the class and a selected individual

will speak. Daniel Klinestiver was chosen as speaker. The valedictorian will not be announced until all final grades have been taken into account.

Seniors who wished to speak at the ceremony were required to turn in a manuscript.

They then delivered their speeches to a board of teachers and administrators who chose the student based on content and delivery of the speech.

“We generally tell the class speaker to focus on the future,”

English teacher Shari Jacobs said. “The valedictorian reflects on the past four years together, so the speeches need to be different.” Jacobs was part of the selection process.

“The best commencement speakers I’ve heard are the ones that can bring people together, from all different backgrounds and all different facets of what high school is,” principal Rocky Valadez said.

Jacobs believes Klinestiver will be able to do just that.

“One of the main things that put (Klinestiver) above the others was that it seemed the other seniors would enjoy listening to him,” Jacobs said. “He has a very approachable style.”

Klinestiver said, “What it came down to for me is the commencement speaker has to present the message to the class that the class needs to hear, and I’m honored to be picked to do that.”

Valadez said LC’s graduation ceremony is different from

Commencement Location:

Indiana Convention Center, Hall H

Time:

Ceremony: 1 p.m.

Graduates are to arrive by noon.

many other large schools’ that ‘are going to a very college modeled graduation where they’re really limited.’ “We want to be deliberate with our graduation and honor our graduates.”

Survey provides insight to student tech usage DarianBensen darianbensencub@gmail.com

LC and LN students in grades 9-11 recently took part in a survey given by the district about their use of technology.

The survey was to collect the most accurate information possible regarding decisions about the use of technology in schools in the upcoming years.

“The survey was given to obtain information concerning the technology personally available to students,” technology integrated specialist Charles Langley said. “Namely, in the form of devices available at home, cellular and smart phone usage, and to what extent students have access to the internet, via Wi-Fi or other means, within their home or outside of school.”

The survey will be used to determine what types of devices, software and programs students and teachers may use in the upcoming years.

“Our goal is to maintain an eLearning environment that is completely compatible with resources we already maintain, the technology goals of our township, and the potential we have to explore creative avenues for technology integration,” Langley said.

Netbooks are currently issued to middle school students in the township. However,

some students here are wary about introducing technology such as tablets or laptops in school.

Sophomore Dallas Williams believes that introducing more technology in schools would be distracting to students. “I would be more tempted to do things other than school work if I brought a tablet to school,” Williams said. “However, if they were strictly work tablets or laptops, I would be less tempted to do inappropriate things with them. Instead of worrying about books and papers, everything would be digital and much easier to keep track of.”

Sophomore Summer Samuels is indifferent to the idea of technology in schools. “I don’t think that it’ll make that much of a difference with the actual learning of students,” Samuels said. “I know that I learn better by actually writing stuff down rather than typing. But I do think that it will help some with teachers who make their students depend on the online website rather than relying on what the teacher says for homework.”

This information gathered from the survey will allow Lawrence Township’s technology department to make decisions when considering future plans and decisions for student technology use.

Source/MCT Campus

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14 faculty members to retire DarianBenson darianbensoncub@gmail.com

Fourteen faculty members are retiring after this school year. This is one of the largest numbers of retirees LC has witnessed in several years.

Social studies teacher Bob Hasty said that the large number of retirements this year is due to the “Baby Boom Bubble” era coming to an end. The individuals that are a part of the “Baby Boom Bubble” are now reaching the age of retirement and taking the opportunity to do so. Hasty is among them.

Science teacher Ed Poe has been teaching in Lawrence Township for 34 years. “I am looking forward to some rest and relaxation before I move into my next journey, whatever that will be,” Poe said. “I would like to give a huge thank you to all of the professionals who taught me how to become a better teacher. The expertise I have gained is due to the fact that they were my teachers.”

Health teacher Virgil Gavia, who began teaching here in 1991, does not see his departure from LC as a retirement.

“For me, it’s more like rebooting. I’m not ready for the rocker just yet,” Gavia said. “On the contrary, I look forward to new adventures.”

Gavia’s favorite LC memory is watching Caroline Hanna learn how to use the phone. “I, along with several other teachers, tried mightily to keep a straight face,” Gavia said.

Hasty has been teaching at LC for 24 years. Hasty and his wife recently purchased a new home on a lake. During retirement, he plans to visit with their children and spend a lot of time on the lake.

“My favorite memories are the multitude of success stories involving students I have had the honor to teach,” Hasty said. “I have been fortunate the past several years to be the leader of the social studies department and the outstanding, dedicated, passionate teachers in this department. I have been surrounded by amazing people in all departments for all my years. For me, it has been a great ride.”

I would like to give a huge thank you to all the professionals who taught me how to become a better teacher.

Ed Poe, science teacher

Diana Fuson P.E. teacher

Virgil Gavia health teacher

John Hall English teacher

Financial difficulties resulting in lay-offs AliDuff aliduffcub@gmail.com

Wiley Craft P.E. department chair

Bob Hasty

social studies dept chair

“I look forward to new adventures.”

Virgil Gavia, health teacher

Financial difficulties are the cause for several LC positions to be eliminated for the coming year.

“The district is allowing us to use our people in the ways that we see fit, but they are giving us directions on how many positions they feel need to be removed,” principal Rocky Valadez said. He estimates that eight positions will be eliminated from the ‘classified staff,’ which are non-teaching positions. “....We are realigning the positions we have left over to be more efficient,” Valadez said.

LC’s enrollment is expected to drop next year due to a large 2013 graduating class and a small freshman class entering, with a projected total

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The district is allowing us to use our people in the ways that we see fit...

Rocky Valadez principal

Mary Pat Kiely FACS teacher

Karen Kunkler English teacher

Ed Poe science teacher

Diane Schwanekamp FACS teacher

Vicki Shafer art department chair

Kurt Springer science teacher

Bill Tucker social studies teacher

Sandra Weichert English teacher

Editor’s note: Mary Pequignot, also retiring, is not pictured above.

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enrollment of 2,340 students — about 200 fewer than this year. As a result, the smaller number of students may lead to the elimination of teaching positions.

“We haven’t eliminated any teaching positions. (But) obviously there is the potential to reduce the number of teachers in the building because our enrollment is declining,” Valadez said.

As of May 14, no teaching positions were eliminated. According to Valadez, some of this year’s retiring teacher positions will not be replaced.

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“I have been surrounded by amazing people in all LOOK OUT! The 2013-2014 school departments for all my years. For me, it has been a year begins Aug. 7.

Don’t be late! great ride.” Bob Hasty, social studies teacher

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LC now fully accredited CarleyLanich

carleylanichcub@gmail.com

Senior Bella Murray, winner of the SkillsUSA state culinary competition, breads chicken at Bernie’s Place restaurant. Murray earned a perfect score on her chicken fabrication at the state competition. Cub photo/Sara Heiny

Murray earns first in culinary competition CarolineVarie

carolinevariecub@gmail.com

Senior Bella Murray has earned first place in the SkillsUSA Culinary Arts state competition. Murray qualified for state by winning at the regional level.

“I just went in there and did it and somehow qualified for state,” Murray said.

In preparation for state, Murray did a practice run with her teacher. “The entire competition is four hours so we practiced like it would have been the actual competition,” Murray said.

Those hours paid off when Murray earned about 800 of 1,000 possible points for her dishes. Items scored include sanitation, varying types of vegetable cuts, salad, soup, salmon and chicken. Food components were scored on factors including overall appearance, presentation of the plate and taste and technique of the meat, sauce, starch and vegetable with which it was served.

“I don’t think I actually had the high score on any of my dishes, but I did have the high score for my chicken fabrication,” Murray said.

Although she says she doesn’t have

a favorite dish to make, Murray says she is “pretty good at making chocolate mousse.”

Her passion for cooking stems from her dad and grandmother, who she says are always cooking. Murray has been taking culinary classes at the McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology for two years and plans to continue her work by managing a restaurant.

“My favorite thing about the culinary arts class is the fact that we run a restaurant,” Murray said. “It really helped prepare me for my job and give me the skills I’ll need for the future.”

Teacher, support staff of the year announced KatieBillman

katiebillmancub@gmail.com

English/journalism teacher Elizabeth Granger is LC’s Teacher of the Year, and administrative assistant Lynna Hairston is the recipient of the Lonzo Buggs Service Award for support staff.

Teacher finalists were Carol Heckman, Jan Weir, Jon Kowalczyk, Sandra Weichert, Richard Phillipy, Bob Hasty, Kathleen Schuckel and Ed Poe. Last year’s winners were Vicki Shafer and Lonzo Buggs, for whom the service award has been named. Buggs died in early April.

“To me, it is recognition for all the hard work that is done ‘behind the scenes’

by the many support staff in this build- inducted into Ball State’s Department of ing,” Hairston said. “This is my 13th year Journalism Secondary Education Services here, and LC is like a second home to me Hall of Fame for “continued support and and my family.” dedication to Ball State University’s sec“We turn to her ondary education (Hairston) day in journalism outI am deeply honored to and day out,” prinreach programs.” cipal Rocky Vala- know that my colleagues “I know it’s dez said. a cliché, but I am Granger teach- have so much faith in my deeply honored to Elizabeth Granger es English 12, ety- teaching. know that my colTeacher of the Year leagues have so mology and jourmuch faith in my nalism and advises the Cub Reporter. teaching,” Granger She is on the board of the Indiana High said. “I still love seeing a student experiSchool Press Association and is the im- ence that ‘Aha!’ moment when the light mediate past president of the Woman’s bulb goes on for him. And I still struggle Press Club of Indiana. She was recently when it doesn’t happen.”

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LC is now fully accredited. This comes after being deemed “accredited on advisement” two years ago.

In the first series of evaluations, LC was determined to be “accredited on advisement” by the Quality Assurance Review Team from AdvancED’s Accreditation Committee. In 2011, the review team established that LC was at the emerging status of two of AdvancED’s seven Standards for Quality. These standards were Standard 1: Documenting and Using Results, and Standard 7: Commitment to Continuous Improvement.

In order to become fully accredited, over the last two years a greater emphasis was placed on collecting and analyzing data in professional development meetings and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

“We’ve continued to grow through that process,” said associate principal Kristie Corn. “We have submitted to AdvancED all of the strategy and all the work that we’ve done in the last two years.”

PLCs are groups of teachers that meet two to three times a week and compile data to report to Corn at the end of each semester. These reports generally show how teachers’ instruction methods have changed as a result of researched classroom data.

“That’s what continuous improvement is,” Corn said. “It’s always looking at what you’re doing, looking at your instruction, and seeing how the kids are responding.”

Administrators met with an AdvancED representative earlier this month. They provided the representative with meeting agendas, records of professional development and collected data. Corn also answered various progress-based questions on AdvancED’s website. After this meeting, the AdvencED representative informed administrators that LC was fully accredited, effective immediately.

“It’s important (to be accredited),” Corn said. “Because it means that for students and parents, the school is really providing them with a good education.”

The school will be visited by another Quality Assurance Review Team in 2015 for a new accreditation evaluation.

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Business department may move to McKenzie CarleyLanich carleylanichcub@gmail.com

The LC business department may be moving.

A committee of business teachers, building administrators, and district administrators has been discussing the possible move of business classes from LC to the McKenzie Center for Innovation and Technology (MCIT).

While no definite plans have been made, principal Rocky Valadez believes if a move is to be made, it will happen quickly after this school year ends.

“If we move, it will have to happen early in the summer to make sure that technology is available with computer labs, and to make sure that teachers have access to their new classrooms to get prepared for the new school year,” Valadez said.

The proposed move is based on two principles: increasing course offerings for all high school students in Lawrence Township and preserving teachers’ jobs.

There are currently only four business classes offered at Lawrence North compared to 14 at LC. LN students do

have the opportunity to take nine addi- from both high schools. Combining tional classes at MCIT, but there are still classes from both high schools at Mcseveral courses unique to LC that are not Kenzie would ensure enough full classes easily accessible to LN students. so that no under enrolled classes would Some of these classes are Advanced be dropped. Keeping these classes full College Project (ACP) classes offering would also prevent possible teacher laydual college credits through Indiana offs.

University. The ACP program classes ofBusiness teacher Dan Jackson fered in the LC business department cur- learned earlier this month that he may rently do not have be relocating. Althe full enrollment though Jackson necessary to consees benefits in If we are committed to tinue as a class. moving to MCIT, Moving business doing what’s best for kids... he would prefer to classes to MCIT remain a teacher in I think (the move) is an could fill this void.

LC. “I don’t have important consideration to Several drawany doubt in my take. backs of relocating Rocky Valadez the business demind that once principal partment include the students from Lawrence North a possible loss of see the opportuinstructional time nity to take an ACP finance class or ACP and student interest. business management class at McKenzie “Perhaps more (LC) students would for college credit…that class will fill up,” choose not to take business classes if Valadez said. (these classes) are not here in the buildMoving classes to MCIT, especially ing,” Jackson said.

ACP classes, would in theory help keep Valadez agreed that some students these course offerings open to students would have to become accustomed to

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shuttling during the day.

Jackson said one of the biggest changes produced by the move would be the loss of six varsity coaches from the LC building. While these teachers could still continue to coach LC sports from positions at MCIT, he said the move would create communication barriers for the coaches and their respective teams.

“You end up losing their leadership opportunities, their mentoring opportunities, and efficiency in managing the team,” said Jackson, who coaches women’s soccer.

Business teacher John Kowalczyk is an adviser for the LC Leaders club, a service and leadership group present throughout the LC school building.

Valadez said details are still being worked out and that it is “not 100 percent” that all business teachers will move to MCIT. It is possible that some teachers may stay within at LC. “If we are committed to doing what’s best for kids and couple that with being able to save jobs, I think (the move) is an important consideration to take,” Valadez said.

The National Honor Society hosted a Finals Fun Week this week. Art teacher Nancy Barnes is being pied in the face during lunch, providing a brief episode of comic relief for students and teachers. Cub photo/Carley Lanich

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Close to $12 million offered to seniors

Close to $12 million in scholarship money has been offered to the Class of 2013.

Scholarships have been offered to Aliah Akbar, Geoffrey Bowles, Antoinette Carter, Dexter Clardy, Steven Davis, Sarah Desautels, Matthew Dorsey, Rebecca Duke, Derrick Dunlap, Amber Duvall, Erin Ellefsen, Alexander Floyd, JonZachary Forbes, Jacob Ford, Brieyonna Gamble, Griffin Gardner, Jordan Gates, Derric Gowan, Deontre Gray, Matthew Greenwell, Elexis Hamilton, Clark Harris, Samuel Hartman, Sara Heiny, Brandt Hendrix, Kameron Holmes, Megan Hunt, Rebecca Joel, Nicole Jones, Glynnis King, Kollette Koehler, Alexander Kryah.

Also, to Coleman LaBarr, Alexander Larsh, Natalie Layfield, Molly Liss, Sedric Lowery, Abigail Martens, Megan McGregor, Jordan Meenan, Brittany Melzoni, Patricia Moffatt, Esmeralda Murillo, Kaitlin Owens, Allyson Pinner, Mitchell Prather, Jacob Reed, Christina Rees, Shannon Reid, Kelly Reinke, Stephanie Richmond, Tyler Ruch, Mackenzie Schroeder, Lauren Sebring, Samuel Short, Petr Sliva, Joseph Smedley, Perri Smith, Amna Sohail, Marcus Spear, Malcolm Sterchi, Samantha Strong, Charla Sutton, Kristen Swanson, Krista Taylor.

And John Thrapp, Justin Tolliver, Shawn Tomkins, Timara Turman, Adam Turner, Connor Tuthill, Hailey Ucchino, David Vazquez-Xique, Kaleb Viergutz, Nathaniel Wade, Madison Walker, Tenisha Washington, Isaac Wellhausen, Jordan Wells, Chloe Wilkerson, Kimberly Wylin.

Departmental awards were presented.

Art: Megan Hunt, Taylor Bohlman, Katherine Beyers, Clare Sheehan, Kaleb Wesley, Erin Ellefsen, Zachary Barnett, Nigelle Radoc, Allison Reid, Elaina Roach, Nicole Madsen, Emily Neff, Emily Baca, Isabella Pelaez, Adam Oppenheim, Thao Ngo, Aaren Bandy, Danica Minor, Rachel Rogers Business: Geoff Coleman, Aleiah McCracken, Jus-

tin Tolliver English: Alexa Austin, Kayley Hodson, Elaina Roach, Joshua Hoffer, Julia Klinestiver, Ben Hilgendorf, Bailey Garey, Krista Taylor, Haylee Link, Minna Etters, Lauren Quatroche English as a Second Language: Estefania Cespedes, Raul Orbelin Fierros-Salgado Family and Consumer Science: Jasmine Shelt, Molly Conner, Abbey Braasch, Earl Wynn Mathematics: Allison Himes, Alexa J. Austin, Leah Arenz, Matthew Dorsey, Clark Harris, Connor Tuthill, Erin Ellefsen, Grant Tomlin Performing Arts: Clark Harris, Perri Smith, Dean Gardner, Jordan Meenan, Isaac Welhausen Physical Education: Jose Mendoza, Delon Pettiford, Amauri Givens, Brittany Melzoni, Aaron Massengill, Dylan Scheumann Science: Joselyne Luna, Alexa Austin, Katelyn Richett, Mary Burton, Kristen Swanson, Sarah Rodenbeck, Eric Lee Stewart, Destiny Smith, Molly Liss, Kendra White, Amna Sohail, Leah Arenz, Jesus Bazan, Mikayla Burrell Social Studies: Alexa Austin, Sarah Bryan, Andrew Howser, Elaina Roach, Benjamin Hilgendorf, Grant Tomlin, Amna Sohail World Languages: JonZachary Forbes, Sara Heiny, Megan Wilkerson, Rebecca Duke, Jonathan Specker, Sarah Crawford, Nicholas Hedlund, Eric Coogan, Benjamin McArdle, Rebekah Harvey, Brandon Powell, Julia Jimenez-Garcia, Kara Hairston, Kate Harris, Rebecca Joel, Madalyn Roach, Rabidah Amjad, Ellis Martin Special recognition awards were presented.

Air Force Academy Appointment: Matthew Dorsey AVID: Josue Ramos, Emyly Escalante, Kendall Rowland and Elexis Hamilton Cub Reporter Newspaper: Leah Arenz, Darian Benson, Kaitlin Billman, Alexandra Duff, Ivan Flick, Tajhanae Gillard, Sara Heiny, Alexander Kryah, Coleman LaBarr, Carley Lanich, Molli Loftus,

Samantha Strong, Caroline Varie Yearbook: Ashton Meares, Stephanie Solenberg Speech: Samantha Strong, Adam Thorne Performing Artists of Character: Dexter Clardy, Cameron Clinton, Sarah Desautels, Amber Duvall, Elexis Edmonds, JonZachary Forbes, Dean Gardner, Clark Harris, Sara Heiny, Terry Holmes, Maria Krauter, Mary Loftus, Jordan Meenan, Shannon Reid, Tyler Ruch, Elicia Schweitzer, Samuel Short, Perri Smith, Nathaniel Wade, Isaac Welhausen Perfect Attendance: Perri Smith, Antoinette Carter, Dexter Clardy, DonZachary Forbes, Connor Tuthill Student Athletes of Character: Taylor Chilton, Drake Christen, Victoria Colvin, Reed Dillon, Matthew Dorsey, Naiomi Dulaney, Meagan Froman, Sara Heiny, Breanna Jones, Alexander Kryah, Alexander Larsh, Brittany Melzoni, Breanna Petrucciani, Katherine Powell, Mitchell Prather, Macey Roach, Madalyn Roach, Petr Sliva, Scott Swingle, Adam Turner, Hailey Ucchino, Zachary Yurack U.S. Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete: Katherine Powell, Scott Swingle.

Suzanne Harris Cheerleading: Hailey Ucchino.

Smysor O. Bruce: Brittany Melzoni, Mitchell Prather BAC Sportsmanship: Chandler Ball, Geoffrey Bowles, Aliyah Clark, Victoria

Colvin, Reed Dillon, Maiomi Dulaney, Matthew Greenwell, Alexander Kryah, Brittany Melzoni, Katherine Powell, Samantha Strong, S c o t t Swingle

Don Challis award: Matthew Dorsey, Madalyn Roach LC Athletes of the Year: Matthew Dorsey, Katherine Powell Dwaine Bell Memorial cholarship: Myron Hamilton, Nicole Jones Jake Luther scholarship: Breanna Petrucciani, Adam Turner Community Health Network Sports Medicine Student Athlete scholarships: Drake Christen, Erin Ellefsen Kristen Leah Wilson scholarship: Madalyn Roach Bonita Neal scholarship: Kaitlin Owens, Adam Turner-

Richard H. Crosser Memorial scholarship: Clark Harris Marilyn Hammer-Niehaus and Carol Hammer-Furry scholarship: Lorna Hannoy Mayor Paul Ricketts Memorial scholarship: Katherine Powell LTBBL-Rich Burd Memorial scholarship: Griffin Gardner; LTTBL-Tom Ford Scholarship: Petr Sliva Ed Martin Legacy Fund: Joseph Goodman Duane Hodgin Character Achievement award: Steven Davis, Sara Heiny Amy Dianne Beverland scholarship: Katherine Powell; Deb Williams scholarship: Jessica Hudgins; LEA scholarship: Petr Sliva Herman B. Wells scholarship: Samantha Strong; ISU Networks Scholar award: Ashton Meares National Merit Commended Scholars: JonZachary Forbes, Molly Liss, Kristen Swanson, Connor Tuthill; National Achievement Outstanding Participant: Jordan Wells IU Groups: Mia Brewer, Dexter Clardy, Mikia Davis, Jordan Gates, Brandon Green, Courtney Johnson, Coleman LaBarr, J o s e p h Smedley Superintendent’s Academic awards (all “A’s”): Erin Ellefsen, JonZachary Forbes, Griffin Gardner, Clark Harris, Katherine Powell, Samantha Strong, Kristen Swanson, Kimberly Wylin, Kaitlin Billman, Mikayla Burrell, Leah Frischmann, Kate Harris, Jessica Hodson, Nicole Moffatt, Grant Tomlin, Joshua Hoffer, Andrew Howser, Jessica Kahms, Julia Klinestiver, Katelyn Richett, Elaina Roach, Sarah Rodenbeck, Connor Ward.

Presidential four-year academic awards (GPA at least 3.5): Scholarship winners include Marisela Abel, Aliah Akbar, Jasmine Allen, Chandler Ball, Geoffrey Bowles,

Drake Christen, Aliyah Clark, Cameron Clinton, Matthew Cobb, Geoffrey Coleman, Laura Coleman, Victoria Colvin, Colin Davis, Steven Davis, Sarah Desautels, Reed Dillon, Matthew Dorsey, Rebecca Duke, Amber Duvall,.

Also, Erin Ellefsen, Christopher Felli, Ivan Flick, Alexander Floyd, JonZachary Forbes, Meagan Froman, Brieyonna Gamble, Dean Gardner, Griffin Gardner, Aaliyah Garrett, Jordan Gates, Derric Gowan, Matthew Greenwell, Cole Griffin, Lorna Hannoy, Clark Harris, Samuel Hartman, Nicole Havens, Sara heiny, Brandt Hendrix, Jessica Hudgins, Megan Hunt, Alyssa Jackson, Ashley Jackson, Rebecca Joel, Nicole Jones, Glynnis King, Maria Krauter, Alexander Kryah, Alexander Larsh, Molly Liss, Mary Loftus, Abigail Martens, Tobias Marvel, Aleiah McCrackin, Megan McGregor, Ashton Meares, Jordan Meenan, Brittany Melzoni, Patricia Moffatt, Ashley Mooney,.

And, Miranda Moore, Madeline Morton, Isabella Murray, Danny Nguyen, Kaitlin Owens, Christina Perez, Sayuri Perez, Breanna Petrucciani, Alexandra Powell, Katherine Powell, Mitchell Prather, Raychell Ray, Jacob Reed, Michael Reed, Christina Rees, Shannon Reid, Stephanie Richmond, Mariah Ridley, Macey Roach, Madalyn Roach, Tyler Ruch, Elicia Schweitzer, Lauren Sebring, Whitney Shaw, Samuel Short, Munajj Siddeeq.

And Meghan Siemers, Petr Sliva, Kaigen Smith, Megan Smith, Perri Smith, Taylor Smith, Amna Sohail, Jonathan Specker, Ashley Spees, Mackenzie Spicer, Samantha Strong, Charla Sutton, Kristen Swanson, Scott Swingle, Krista Taylor, Adam Thorne, John Thrapp, Adam Turner, Connor Tuthill, Hailey Ucchino, Madison Walker, Tenisha Washington, Isaac Welhausen, Jordan Wells, Donavin Whisler, Chloe Wilkerson, Kimberly Wylin Editor’s note: Information was taken from the Honors Night program, printed several days before the event.

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Editor-in-Chief Samantha Strong Associate Editor Carley Lanich

Sports Editors Alex Kryah Jacob Helmus Online Editor Leah Arenz

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Well. Here it is. The end. We finally reached the end. And while this may be the end of just another year, it is also the beginning. And with this beginning comes a celebration. A celebration of what we have done, where we have been and where we are headed.

So, let’s celebrate.

We seniors have accomplished quite a bit these last four years. We are State Champions. We have survived the pepper spray. We have witnessed the policies, the attitudes and the concepts of four different principals. We have raised thousands of dollars for charitable organizations, including Riley Hospital, St. Jude, tornado victims, earthquake victims and tsunami victims. We have placed our imprint on this school, and it is a large one.

With this end marks a new beginning, and this beginning may take Lawrence Central students across the globe. Whether seniors are ready to continue their education, enter the workforce or join the armed forces, we are headed in bright directions. However, seniors aren’t the only ones who have reason to celebrate. Underclassmen have completed another year, and with that comes more experience, more opportunity and more celebrations.

Another year has passed, and with that another token of experience, gratitude and footfalls toward our next destination. We have finally reached the end, but it is not just the end. It is also the beginning. So, let’s celebrate our exciting past and this bright future ahead.

But please, celebrate responsibly.

30-second editorials

• ADD and ADHD are not laughing matters.

These disorders can have detrimental effects on students’ abilities to learn, focus and complete daily tasks. It is imperative that students experiencing the symptoms related to these disorders see their doctors for an evaluation of this common disorder.

• Open houses are a great way to share and partake in the end of the year festivities; however, it is also important to mind your manners both as a guest and host for these festive events. In order to reap the many benefits of open houses, guests should truly attend if they mark “attending” on facebook, and hosts should remember that the day is a celebration, and not another reason to stress if the chip bowl needs refilling. Enjoy the day and celebrate; you’ve earned it.

• Hands-on successes deserve to receive greater recognition. Senior Bella Murray won the state championship through the SkillsUSA culinary

See related stories on Pages 13, 16, 6, 3 and 4

arts competition, a competition testing aspiring chefs’ abilities in the kitchen. Murray won best in state, and that deserves a round of applause. In addition to Murray’s success in the kitchen, senior Joe Goodman and junior Devin Nareski placed seventh in the Indiana division of the Ford AAA Auto Skills Student Competition. These students have dedicated their time and efforts to learning more about things they are passionate about, illustrating that, more often than not, when you fulfill your passion, success follows.

• Incorporating technology in school is a great idea. By allowing students to use devices such as tablets or laptops, work can be done a lot faster. Using more technology in school can decrease the hefty load students have to carry on their backs, and allow easy access to assignments.

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Life lessons from hands-on learning Complex Simplicity Anna Zanoni Reminiscing about the past year, I’ve learned a lot and it hasn’t been from behind a desk. Yes, life lessons come in many different forms but rarely are they taught by paragraphs in a textbook. Rather, experiencing, observing and hands-on learning formulate wisdom that stays with one forever. Knowing that I learn by doing rather than being lectured at, I sought an outlet for my creativity.

So in August, I took an enormous leap of faith in my writing abilities and joined the Cub Reporter staff. Like any good artist, I wanted to grow and become better, so I chalked up the decision to be on staff as a self-fulfilling endeavor. Little did I know that my commitment to LC’s school newspaper would be such an undertaking.

If you want to know what journalism is really about, sit

in at the marathon-like event ry, journalists must hunt for it called “deadline.” Contrary themselves. We have to discern to a traditional marathon, we from persuasive opinion and exert effort by creating stofact all the while preserving the ries, exercise our minds, and magic of the story being writrace the clock to get the paper ten. Much of the time journaldone in time to print. Roughly ism demands one to think on once a month all the staff stays their feet, problem solve, and after school until late in the not be crushed by the responnight to morph our stories into sibility entrusted to their paper published work. There’s the and ink. sound of keyboards clacking in For non-writers, imagine response to teens’ expressing being the head pilot of an their ideas in aircraft. Pilots the form of are entrusted sentences and with not only ...our world isn’t words. An preserving orelectric sense fair but I believe that der in the sky of purpose but also are the it still rewards hard invigorates deciding factor work. the air when landing The structheir plane ture of which journalism is set safely. The same moral responupon demands persistence, insibility lies on the shoulders of dependence, and unceasing cu- journalists. Roughness in the riosity. Transferring thoughts, form of choppy sentences affect facts, and stories from spoken the readers negatively just like word into conceivable text passengers feeling turbulence takes a special type of person. on a plane. So to avoid a poor One can’t skew the truth when experience, writers must chose translating speech to word beinteresting angles to portray cause their readers are countstories or risk falling asleep at ing on the journalist to be their the keyboard. declaration of the truth. So, to Nostalgia always sets in at uncover the truth in every stothe end of the year, whether

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Cub photo/Samantha Strong

I pursue it or not. Looking around Cub I see a class filled with incredible, hardworking people. For this being my first year in journalism I couldn’t have dreamed up a better staff.

Their support, guidance and great example has sparked a new degree of respect for writers but also taught me lessons that will last a lifetime.

If it weren’t for that leap of faith to sign up for Cub last year, I would be a very different person, and I’m convinced it wouldn’t have been for the better. Saying that a year filled with long nights, mind fuzzy

with writers block was “hard” is a huge understatement, incorrect to the millionth degree. But what I’ve sacrificed in hours of sleep I’ve gained in memories.

Although I’ve never recieved an honor for my writing or been a runner up for a prestigious award, many students on staff have. My heart swells with pride whenever my fellow Bears are recognized for their talents. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than seeing hard work pay off. No, our world isn’t fair, but I believe that it still rewards hard work.

Valuable lessons learned from ‘Doctor Who’ andom Ramblings R Darian Benson For those of you who don’t know, I am in love with a time and space traveling, bow tie wearing, two hearted, mad man in a blue box from the planet Gallifrey named the Doctor. “Doctor who?” you may ask. Just the Doctor, simple as that.

I am obsessed with the BBC science fiction show “Doctor Who.” Not only have I learned new British slang and

watched each episode featuring the Tenth Doctor, played by David Tennant, about a billion times, I have also learned some valuable lessons along my Whovian journey.

Lesson 1: Netflix is a frenemy. Sure, the instant streaming is great when you need to catch up on missed episodes.

Or when you are determined to watch the entire fourth season in one day (which has its side effects - but the dry eyes and stiff legs are totally worth it).

But just when you are really getting into the series, Netflix leaves out a Christmas special or a season finale. And when it is time to watch the next season, Netflix probably doesn’t have it available via streaming.

Lesson 2: Everything occasion, are also cool. deemed normal is actually reLesson 4: We have more ally, really scary. Mannequins, time than we let ourselves libraries, statues, blinking, real- believe. The Doctor can travel ity TV shows… The list goes to anywhere and anytime that on and on. In he wants to. almost every even with Violence is not the But episode of an unlim“Doctor Who” answer and second ited amount of I watch, I add time, the Docchances should be something to tor still lives given. the list. For each day like it is his last. We about a month, only have a I couldn’t walk into a department store in fear short amount of time on Earth.

Within that time, we should try of being attacked by a manneto make as big an impact as we quin. And when I walk past a can. We never know what the statue, I make sure that whatfuture holds. Our small actions ever I do, I do not, under any may seem insignificant at first, circumstances, blink.

Lesson 3: Bow ties are cool. but they really do have a ripple effect on the rest of our lives.

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Lesson 5: Violence is not the answer and second chances should be given. This may be the biggest lesson I have learned from watching “Doctor Who.” Confronting your problems with violence only makes the problem bigger and harder to deal with. Even people who have destroyed entire planets still deserve to have a second chance. People are people, and they can sometimes have a change of heart. But if you don’t hear someone out, aren’t you doing as much wrong as they have?

People may call me a nerd, and I am sure my friends get tired of me randomly quoting “Doctor Who” lines. But I am a Whovian - and proud of it.

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Speak Your Mind Senior Edition: What are your plans for the summer?

Bear it All “We have come so far to finally have something to be proud of...

GRADUATION!”

-Megan McGregor, 12 “Can I Instagram this?”

-Becca Green, 10 “Don’t try and understand women; women understand women and they hate each other.”

-Coleton Hast, 9 “Strive to be the best. Even if the best is a hobo.”

-Zach Wrightsman, 10 “I am going to miss Mr. Hasty.”

-Dana Oakes, 11 “You are only young once, so live like there’s no tomorrow.”

-Courtney Hood, 9

“To work full-time at Victoria’s Secret, save up for college and get a good tan.”

Abby Miller, 12

“Working and going to California for vacation.”

Shane Spells, 12

“Going on vacation and assisting a research project in Wisconsin.”

Kelly Reinke, 12

“I’m going to the six week IU Groups summer program.”

“Life is like a box of chocolates.”

-Ellis Frame, 12

Brandon Green, 12

“Keep calm. We’re graduating 2013.”

-Ayanna Owens, 12

“Do what you love; love what you do.”

-Ronnie Shircliff, 12 “I can’t wait to never have to come back!”

-Merrick McNamara, 12 “God bless America!”

-Taylor Johnson, 11 “Started from the bottom, now we here.”

-Ray Evans, 12 “I can’t wait for cross country season to start.”

-Kayley Hodson, 9 “I’ll be working and starting school early at the Art Institute of Indianapolis.”

Lorin Jones, 12

“I’m going to Costa Rica and working fulltime to save for college.”

Jameson Berry, 12

“I plan on working, going out of town and hanging with friends.”

Alysha Owens, 12

“I’m going to California to visit family.”

Dimitrious Hunter, 12

“Unicorns are real; I saw one!”

-Taylor Bohlman, 9

An unrealistic dreamer with a dream Junior Caroline Varie spent first semester of this school year in Los Angeles, Chile, through a foreign exchange program. She spoke only Spanish, lived with a host family and went to Chilean school every weekday. She left for the program July 24 and returned to the States Jan. 4.

CarolineVarie carolinevariecub@gmail.com Kayak and Rail Europe are currently my most visited websites. This summer I will be traveling to Germany for three weeks to visit a friend who came to LC two years ago

as an exchange student. Kayak has been extremely helpful in my search for the cheapest flights — if a plane ticket can be written next to the word ‘cheap’ (Helsinki, Finland, and Budapest, Hungary, are relatively low-cost cities to fly into, for anyone looking for a last- minute summer trip).

As I scrolled through the thousands of flights, I began searching for prices to fly into other European cities, in hopes that maybe someday I will need that information. I am a dreamer. This has caused me to take my trip to Germany to

about the additional costs of new heights — if I’m going to living arrangements and food. be in Europe, I might as well After researching all do as much traveling as I can. possibilities on Rail Europe, How much does it cost to go I stumbled upon gold: a 20 to Paris by train? How many country rail pass for around cities can I go through on my $500. Despite way to Paris? the addiHow far can I ... If I am going to be tional costs of go? It added in Europe, I might as flights, food up to quite a living sum when I well do as much trav- and arrangements, went through eling as I can. it seems like a seven cities. I deal. A tempttend to map ing deal. Almy potential though three weeks would not (highly unlikely) trips on Rail allow me to visit 20 countries Europe before looking at the and I don’t have nearly enough cost. I usually try not to think

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money saved, it is my new long term goal.

But in the short term, I hope to go to several cities in Germany while I am there and travel three hours to see Prague. I am ecstatic to see new cultures, countries and languages — which I don’t speak. I will get a taste of how much more there is to explore, and the more I see, the more there seems to be.

I am an unrealistic dreamer and, as an anonymous writer said, “I am in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.”

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Split Decision: Technology and Learning See related story on page 4

JacobHelmus

MeredithNordmann meredithnordmanncub@gmail.com

Does the use of technology in classrooms help you learn?

I believe that technology is not a distraction but a learning tool that can help enhance our education.

Using technology teaches your brain to work in a new way. It is not a short cut but simply another route. Technology can also help you learn and access information in a timely fashion without wasting your time on trying to gather information all in one place.

Technology, I believe, is just a way of not using your mind and critically thinking about the question and answer. Technology provides you answers at the press of a button which prevents students from actually learning the material. If students were required to use a textbook and nothing else, I think we would see an increase in the understanding of the material.

Should you be able to use personal electronics during school?

I believe that using personal electronics can be a much more convenient way to learn. For example, taking notes is much easier and less tedious than handwriting them. However, I do not support the use of cell phones because those are only a distraction since it is more difficult to type.

If the “personal electronic” helps you learn in any way or makes you understand what you are trying to do better, then I am all for that. However, when students manipulate teachers to use their phones as calculators or dictionaries so they can really just cheat on the assignment, is when I realize phones in school aren’t good.

Should the school provide electronics?

I think that it would be a good idea to provide electronics but only to mature students who would use the devices as intended. If students care about their education and work hard, I believe they should get the perks of using electronics as an extra source of information, but only for class related items.

I don’t think LC is a good fit for providing electronics. We have more than 2,500 kids here; if each one received a laptop or iPad sort of thing, we’d have people losing them every day or not using them for the right reasons. It would just give the students another way to tune out while the teacher is talking.

Should there be less restriction of accessing websites at school?

Yes. I think there are too many restrictions on websites such as YouTube, because this is a website that can be used as an educational source for example, a project. But there is no reason to have social websites for access during school hours.

With anything, some restrictions are good, but not more than necessary.

The websites that are currently blocked here at LC are blocked for a reason. They don’t help students learn at all and cause distractions in the classroom. If we were to not block twitter and other gaming websites, students would never work when in the computer lab. This year worked great with the websites that are currently blocked now.

jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com

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ADD: A condition of the mind that doesn’t add up KatieBillman katiebillmancub@gmail.com

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percent of Americans have ADD.

“School work became a bit more difficult, because I The median age of onset for ADD is didn’t focus in class,” senior Cole Hester said. “My mind years old. would wonder, and I didn’t do homework.” million people aged It wasn’t because Hester 3-17 have ever been was lazy or incapable of doing diagnosed with ADHD. the work. Hester was diagnosed with an attention-deficit Source/statisticbrain.com disorder (ADD). Children with loss of appetite, sleeping probthe disorder generally have lems and irritability. problems paying attention or “On Focalin, I noticed a concentrating, and it affects big diff erence in my mental nearly eight to 10 percent of processes.

I didn’t let my mind school-aged children. Although wander, and I was awake and the specific causes are not alert,” Hester said. “I could known, factors like heredity, retain and remember things chemical imbalance and brain bett er while still showing my changes can contribute to the normal, but far from normal, development of the condition. personality.”

It is one of the most commonly Symptoms of ADD are studied and diagnosed psychigenerally grouped into three atric disorder in children and categories: teenagers. inattention, Hester hyperactivity was told he and impulsivI could retain and had ADD Overall in the third remember things bet- ity. symptoms ingrade, when ter while still showing clude gett ing he had to start taking medimy normal, but far from easily distracted, havcine for it. He normal, personality. ing trouble began taking completing Strattera, a Cole Hester daily tasks non-stimulant senior and having ADD medicatendencies to tion which daydream. is unlike the “It (ADD) doesn’t really common medicines Adderall or aff ect my learning, as long as Focalin. He switched medicaI take my medicine,” junior tions and began taking Focalin Clayton Wylie said. “School the first semester of his senior just seems really boring if I year, though. Strattera is an don’t take it and I get easily extended release medication side tracked.” that lasts for 24 hours, treatIf experiencing symptoms ing symptoms like sleeping of ADD, a medical checkup problems, anxiety and fatigue. and a diagnosis from a doctor Focalin, on the other hand, is a can help understand the necesshort acting medicine, lasting sary treatment needed. for four to six hours to treat

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CUB REPORTER • MAY 24, 2013 PAGE 15

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AMUSEMENT

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“Kings Island because of all the rollercoasters. The Firehawk is probably the best rollercoaster I’ve guez, 9 ri ever ridden. ” ntha Rod

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Senior assassin: a game of thrill speak, this person and shoot them with a water gun to get alexkryahcub@gmail.com them out. Once you get your target out, you are given a new target to hunt.

It seems like a regular But when you’re out and school morning. I wake up, about, attempting to find shower, eat breakfast; you your prey, you are also being know, the normal morning routine. But before I depart the hunted. That hunter, usually safe haven of my house, I have unbeknownst to you, is hot on your trail. Your hunter probto refill my water pistols and ably knows where you live, super soakers. I must always where you work, what time be prepared and on my toes when I leave my house, one of you get home and the names the few places I can take refuge of your younger siblings. You now. The paranoia of LC’s ver- must always be on the lookout when you take part in this sion of “The Hunger Games” has infested my everyday life. game.

There are, however, rules This is the life of a Senior to this suspenseful game. A Assassin.

The game has a reasonably player cannot get shot anysimple concept. Each player is where on school grounds, at given a target when they sign practices, inside a home, at an up to play. That means you open house or at work. But have to search for, or stalk so to anywhere else is fair game.

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Say goodbye to going out outside of houses for hours to movies on the weekends. on end. They will bribe their Don’t even think about playtarget’s friends and siblings ing basketball outside or at for information. And, if the the gym. Driving with your situation arises, they’ll even windows down, no matter betray their best of friends. It how nice it is outside, is also a happens every year: A player bad move to make. will lie to their friend about You never know who’s who they have and, when out to get their friend you, and you least expects never know it, they But when you’re out blind side their whereabouts. For and about, attempting them with a all you know, super blast to find your prey, you they could in the back, are also being hunted. just as Julius be hiding in the bushes Caesar was outside your betrayed by house, or Brutus and hiding inside your car. As Cassius. insane as that seems, these Information is exchanged assassins will go to great among the assassins to make lengths to get their target out. it easier to find each player’s Assassins will hide respective targets. At times,

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it comes at the expense of a good friend, or even yourself.

Your closest allies can turn on you at any instant in order to win the game. They can give you false information just to set you up.

It’s a vicious, ruthless game, but thrilling at the same time. To win, you cannot trust anyone and must be wary of everyone. The last one in the game (or the last ones remaining at the end date) becomes the ultimate winner.

Fifteen more days, LC assassins. Fifteen more days of paranoia. Fifteen more days until the game is over, our super soakers can be put away and we can return to our normal lives.

But until then, senior assassins, may the odds be ever in your favor.

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Jobs, Passions, Opportunities AnnaZanoni annazanonicub@gmail.com As Indianapolis Motor Speedway mascot Axel walks through the crowd, he is bombarded with gleeful children and fans. Parents urge their kids to cooperate for a few moments in order to snap a picture. An air of energy follows Axel wherever he goes, along with a line of eager fans to greet him.

In order to keep a certain air of mystery, a mascot should never break character by removing his uniform publicly.

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Nevertheless, under the smiling face of Axel is energetic sophomore Jayden Kelly.

Kelly is Axel, one of two official mascots for the Indy 500.

“Pretty much I take pictures with kids, meet fans, and have fun.” Kelly said.

Undoubtedly, Kelly is looking forward to a paycheck, but he is also grateful that his job is interactive. “This job fits my personality better than others.

I’m ADHD and I’m usually an all-around energetic person, so it should be fun,” Kelly said.

A research summary conducted by the Annie E. Casey

Foundation explains: “Work experiences from the teen years and on … including summer and part-time jobs … builds skills, knowledge and confidence.” The research summary goes on to say that these skills are the foundation of building skills such as problem solving and teamwork.

Unfortunately, a new analysis by the Employment Policies Institute (EPI) recently released says that 24.1 percent of teens nationwide are unemployed.

While many teens relate to being unemployed during

the summer months, Kelly, like others, has found himself an entertainingly fun summer job.

At Nexgeneracers, junior Jonathan Folson teaches children ages 10-16 to competitively drive go-karts. The kids race at either the Indianapolis Motor Speedway or the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

According to Folson, it was an easy choice deciding to work at Nexgeneracers.

“I was in the program when I was little, then recently the company asked if I was interested in working there.”

His job will last throughout

the summer.

But while some summer jobs last only for the summer, others can be carried into the school year. As an aspiring pastry chef, junior Lilli Tharp discovered Heidelberg Haus bakery and applied for a job.

“I like decorating the pastries with various things like fruit and icing.” Tharp said.

“What I like about working there is that we always make something different and create original desserts.”

Due to her passion in baking, Tharp hopes to maintain this job as a rising senior.

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SUMMER Bucket List

□ Get a Job □ Observe sporting events □ Play a sport □ Bake cookies □ Learn to bake other things □ Color in a coloring book □ Make a summer playlist □ Play in the sand □ Go to a beach □ Take a tour of amusement parks (see pages 14-15 for some great hints) □ Visit a state park-in any state! □ Make lemonade □ Sell lemonade (especially good when life hands you lemons) □ Wear a shirt that says “LIFE” and hand out lemons to strangers □ Wake up early and watch the sun rise □ Stay up late and watch the sun set □ Sleep under the stars □ Go swimming □ Swim in a lake □ Swim at night □ Go boating □ Go tubing □ Plant a flower □ Plant a tree □ Catch fireflies □ Go camping □ Start a campfire □ Make s’mores □ Tell ghost stories around the fire □ Eat snow cones □ Go fishing □ Watch a movie □ Eat al fresco □ Shop somewhere new □ Go thrift shopping □ Discover something new □ Run through a sprinkler □ Slide in wet grass □ Get grass stains on your jeans □ Learn a new sport □ Go canoeing □ Play hide and seek □ Play hop scotch □ Ban social networking for a day □ Go to the zoo □ Go to the Children’s Museum □ Eat at a new restaurant □ Write someone a snail mail □ Send thank you notes for open houses □ Read a good book □ Go on an ice cream crawl □ Try to catch the ice cream man □ Have a party in the mud □ Stay up all night □ Throw a movie marathon night □ Follow the chain of hidden Disney characters in Disney movies □ Watch classic movies □ Watch every movie a famous actor or actress has ever starred in □ Make home-made gourmet popcorn □ Go to a midnight premiere □ Do something old-fashioned □ Wear suspenders □ Make ice cream □ Make butter □ Sleep outside □ _________________________________ under a tree □ Draw pictures on your driveway □ Sing in the rain □ □ _________________________________ Make something out of duct tape □ Try your hand at sketching □ Eat □ _________________________________ watermelon □ Have a watermelon seed spitting contest □ Grill a □ _________________________________ big lunch □ Write a poem □ Write a short story □ Write a song □ □ _________________________________ Update a social networking site to reflect summer □ Start a blog □ _________________________________ □ Update the blog □ Become a photographer □ Make a puzzle □ _________________________________ □ Make a collage □ Make goop (mix 2 of cups water with □ _________________________________ 6 cups of cornstarch and food coloring for color) □ Get □ _________________________________ messy playing with goop □ Have a silly string fight □ □ _________________________________ Brainstorm how to decorate a dorm room □ Volunteer □ _________________________________ □ Wash a car □ Make a time capsule □ Write a letter □ _________________________________ to yourself and open it in seven years □ Fly a kite □ □ _________________________________ Get a new phone □ Try to play a new game □ Break □ _________________________________ out an old game □ Have a family game night □ Learn □ _________________________________ a new card game □ Learn a card trick □ Blow bubbles □ □ _________________________________ Play with water balloons □ Have a water gun fight □ Play on □ _________________________________ a playground □ Swing on the swing set □ Swing from the monkey □ _________________________________ bars □ Remember four-square? □ Make a picture using macaroni □ □ _________________________________ Attend a large sporting event □ Take a vacation outside the United States □ _________________________________ □ Learn the basics of another language □ Write with a pen pal □ Speak in □ _________________________________ an accent all day □ Road trip □ Create your own holiday □ Tie dye T-shirts □ _________________________________ □ Hunt for arrowheads or historic artifacts □ Go a day without shoes □ □ _________________________________ Attend a concert at Symphony on the Prairie □ Buy fruit from the farmer’s □ _________________________________ market □ Spend a day downtown □ ENJOY LIFE!

MY Summer Bucket List

...□ Summer reading

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‘Great Gatsby’ is no bad egg

Katie Billman

The

Reel

Thing Meredith Nordmann

Cafe Audrey at the Fort 9134 Otis Avenue Lawrence, IN 46216 http://www.cafeaudreyatthefort.com/ 317-546-6000 Located in the old blacksmith shop at the former Fort Benjamin Harrison Army Post, Cafe Audrey is a petite restaurant near LC. I stopped by for lunch last week and after seeing how packed it was, decided to order a turkey club and chicken fingers to go. Although I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to sit down and eat out, it was nice seeing a locallyowned business thriving.

The restaurant opened two years ago in memory of the owner’s mother and features a dining area with additional seating outside. Even though I ordered mine to go, the staff seemed friendly and grateful for my stopping in.

The french fries were some of the best I’ve had in awhile, and the turkey club was no disappointment either. The club sandwiches that I’ve had in the past have been served cold, but this sandwich was grilled with melted Cub photos/Katie Billman cheese that gave it a nice change.

Cafe Audrey serves breakfast and lunch items along with ice cream from Geist’s Sundaes ice cream shop. It’s worth stopping by the unique cafe to taste the food and experience the history of one of Indianapolis’ former Army posts.

Movies written that are based on books are always prone to harsh criticism. However, when you keep in mind that the movie and book are two separate productions, you can accurately critique just the movie.

Bearing that in mind, the new “Great Gatsby” movie alone did a great job of portraying the central theme of the novel, which was making Gatsby’s true identity a mystery. The perspective of the

However, with movies set in movie is from ambitious Nick Carprevious eras, it occasionally may raway, who moves to the fictional be necessary to drop hints of the town of West Egg, N.Y. and is modern day way of life. The movie neighbors with the mysterious was very unrealistic. And the deJay Gatsby. The movie takes place fense for this is that Jay Gatsby was during the 1920s, where carefree never real. His way of life and he living and partying were the typihimself were a fantasy. It was never cal ways of life. The film used this written to be a motif and was real interpretacomposed of many vibrant Dicaprio did an immacu- tion of how life really is. From colors and dazlate job of portraying the the overdone, zling visuals. It was classified mysterious Gatsby and flashy make-up and costumes as a romantic modernizing it. to the current drama, but modern day there were hip- hop, everything about Gatsmany moments of comedic reby’s life, parties, and larger than lief, especially by Gatsby himself life mansion was completely from (Leonardo Dicaprio). Dicaprio did another world. These out of the an immaculate job of portraying the mysterious Gatsby and modworld sensations were still brought down to earth during the climaxes ernizing it. The romance is a big of the movie that were crucial mopart of the movie as well, showments in the story. ing the love relationship between I would highly recommend this Daisy and Gatsby. Daisy is the movie for older audiences, along love of Gatsby’s life, and the entire with those who enjoyed the novel, movie essentially revolves around The Great Gatsby. his trying to get her back.

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What’s H t in Indy ‘The Sound of Music’ at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre

Indy 500 Race Day at the IMS

Enjoy the local production of one of the greatest musicals of all time on 8 p.m.

Tuesday. ‘The Sound of Music’ will be performed at Beef & Boards through June 30. Show times vary by date. For more info call 317-8729664.

On Sunday, enjoy this all day event at the race track with family and friends. Gates open at 5:30 a.m., Parade of Bands starts at 8 a.m., followed by pre-race activities at 11 a.m., then the Race at noon.

Gates close at 6 p.m. For more info call 317-492-8500.

Indianapolis Indians vs.

‘Fast & Furious 6’ hits theaters today

Pawtucket Red Soxs Come watch your Indianapolis Indians baseball team take on the Pawtucket Red Sox down at Victory Field at 6:05 p.m. on Monday (Weather permitting) For tickets and more info call 317269-3542 or visit indyindians.com.

Color in Motion 5K at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

Cover your body in an explosion of vibrant colors to participate in this event with your friends at 9 p.m.

Saturday. The cost of this event is $45-$50. Call 541-870-1400.

Dom (Vin Diesel) and his crew are back in the latest ‘Fast and Furious’ sequel. This new action film is sure to have all your fast and furious favorites: fast cars, exotic racing locations and the return of Letty, Dom’s love interest.

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The Rhythmic Revolution

Artist: Eve Album: Lip Lock Genre: Rap Rating: 1 - 2 - 3 -

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Song Suggestion: “Grind Or Die” Glynnis King

After almost 11 years of absence, the former Ruff Ryders emcee, Eve, is back on the music scene.

Eve released her 4th studio album, Lip Lock, on May 14.

On this new album Eve takes a different approach using a few tracks that appeal to today’s “party rockers”. However, her rough attitude, creative flow and quick delivery on her verses remain untouchable. Eve is clearly still one of the best female rappers to ever pick up a microphone.

Eve’s confident attitude comes across on her song “Grind or Die,” which tells how she has been an international artist working overseas. One of my favorite songs on her new album is “Make It Out This Town,” featuring Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship. “Make

It Out This Town” is catchy and inspirational to anyone who is in need of a little encouragement.

Other featured artists on the Lip Lock include Snoop Dogg (aka Snoop Lion), Missy Elliot, Pusha T, Chrisette Michele, Dawn Richard and more.

Although I wasn’t too pleased with the introduction of the first two tracks, I was glad I kept listening to hear this overall upbeat album. Eve’s Lip Lock album is available in stores everywhere and can also be downloaded on iTunes.

Similar Artists: MC Lyte, Missy Elliot, Nicki Minaj, Trina

She & Him released their third studio album, the appropriately titled Volume 3, on May 7. The indie duo, consisting of actress/singer Zooey Deschanel and guitarist M. Ward, is already well known after the success of their debut album, Volume 1.

Volume 3 bears few surprises in the way of musical style. The first track, “I’ve Got Your Number, Son,” sounds like it comes straight from a jukebox at a 1950s diner. While the horn section in the background may be a little overdone, one cannot help

Artist: She & Him Album: Volume 3 Genre: Indie Rating: 1 - 2 - 3 -

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but imagine how proud Loretta Lynn would be to hear this new country infused pop song.

Volume 3 continues on in supreme style with two more new songs, “I Could’ve Been Your Girl” and “London.”

The carefully penned lyrics on Volume 3 are written in the teardrops of unrequited love, but the songs are sung with a theatrical, unashamed boldness.

The only downfall on Volume 3 is She & Him’s cover of the Blondie song, “Sunday Girl,” which sounds off key.

Few flaws aside, She & Him have produced a terrific album with Volume 3, and I would recommend the album not only to a seasoned She & Him fan, but also anyone looking for an album with a distinctive 1950s flair.

Similar Artists: Jenny and Johnny, Camera Obscura, Rilo Kiley

Artist: Lady Antebellum Album: Golden Genre: Country

Artist: The Neighbourhood Album: I Love You. Genre: Alternative

Song Suggestion: “Downtown”

Song Suggestion: “Sweater Weather” Carley Lanich

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Meredith Nordmann The American country pop music group Lady Antebellum has out with their fourth studio album Golden. This album separates itself from the group’s previous albums with a fresh new spin on country music. The overall theme of this album is much more rebellious than the typically laid back country group.

The first hit single from the album, “Downtown,” peaked at No.1, becoming Lady Antebellum’s first No.1 hit single on Top Billboards of their career. This single displays the theme of a stripped-down sound to showcase their vocal strength that is apparent in the entire album.

Lady Antebellum is similar to musical country group The Band Perry, Rascal flatts, and Carrie Underwood.

Lady Antebellum is also well known for their hit single “Need You Now” which was also the lead single to their second studio album and has won 7 Grammy awards. Golden is expected to take this country musical back to the top as well. I would recommend this promising album to everyone.

Similar Artists: Carrie Underwood, The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts

The Neighbourhood, a new alternative band based in California, released their first album, I Love You., last month.

The up and coming group has previously released two extended plays: I’m Sorry… and Thank You, both available on iTunes.

The album as a whole has a dark, overcast feeling to it, perfectly matching its album cover. To match the unique atmosphere of their music, The Neighbourhood uses all black and white

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imagery throughout their cover art and music videos. Songs like “Everybody’s Watching Me” and “Flawless” exemplify this entrancing mood, with lyrics like “the only flaw; you are flawless.”

The band gained early attention and praise for I Love You.’s lead single, “Sweater Weather,” which seems to contrast with the overall atmosphere of the album. While much of I Love You. seems to be dark and vindictive, “Sweater Weather” is a light-hearted and catchy track that is the initial hook for many fans of The Neighbourhood.

Overall I Love You. is an interesting album with its own unique sound.

Similar Artists: Lana Del Rey, Altas Genius, Churchill

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Calico Joe hits home run Ticket raffle for Vans Warped Tour

Summer has prime weather for events such as concerts and music festivals. My favorite has to be Vans Warped Tour. This event travels all across the nation, playing music from different genres including ska, punk, reggae and electronic music. Being on the staff of the newspaper has its benefits, and being able to attend this concert with a press pass last summer was one of them.

I would’ve attended the concert either way, but having the opportunity to go to the press trailer and interview bands (some I had heard and others I had just been introduced to) was an experience I will never forget. My favorite new band, which I did an article over earlier in the year, was Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds. The lead singer, Moises Juarez, was extremely down to earth and made a lasting impression. In our interview, he said, “It’s awesome that someone your age has a passion for a subject as serious as journalism. When I was 17 or 18, all I wanted to do was have fun with no cares in the world.”

This opportunity came about when our newspaper received tickets to ... tweet to our twitter Warped Tour and a Drake account... @cubonline, concert to with the message raffle off in #cubwarpedtickets2013. a May 2012 contest. All students had to do was retweet to @cubonline and include #cubwarpedtickets in the tweet. This year, we’ve received the opportunity again. My dedicated readers have an upper hand in the contest, however, because this is the first mentioning of it. Students must tweet to our twitter account, which, again, is @cubonline, with the message #cubwarpedtickets2013. Tweets will be accepted only until 4 p.m. today. The students’ tweets will then be put into a random drawing. The winning student will receive two ticket vouchers and will be called down to Mrs. Granger’s room, 132, to collect them. The winner of this contest must be a student at LC. Warped Tour is at Klipsch Music Center on July 3 this year, and features bands such as Relient K and 3OH!3. More details concerning the contest will be given to the winner at the conclusion of the contest.

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John Grisham has delved into many topics in many of his critically acclaimed novels. But for the first time, he wrote a book about America’s pastime, and Calico Joe certainly hits a home run.

The book takes place during the summer of 1973 and is narrated by Alex Kryah a man named Paul Tracey, whose father was a pitcher for the New York Mets. Paul’s parents were becoming much more manageable married for some time, but became as Warren’s play begins to improve.

In the same summer, the entire divorced because of Warren’s outcountry wito f - t h i s - wo r l d nesses the emerego and a horrible drinking Calico Joe is a quick, gence of one of the greatest problem. Tracplayers of alley hadn’t had enjoyable read for anytime. Joe Castle, much success one who wants to be old in the league, captivated by Grisham’s astud21-year from Calibouncing back co Rock, Arkanfrom Triple-A to amazing story-telling. sas, takes the the Majors and league by storm back.

But finally, in 1973, Tracey fi- as he’s called up from the Chicago nally hits his stride on the mound. Cubs Double-A affiliate to the Cubs He’s starting to put up the numbers in one day. In his first major league he was projected to produce when at-bat, Castle hits a moon shot and he first came into the league. Paul circles the bases for his first career recognizes that their family life is home run.

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He proceeds to start his career 16-16 at the plate, and unprecedented mark that had never been matched before. Castle also hits over .500 for six weeks of the season. His amazing command of the bat, defensive prowess and adolescent humility captivate the nation.

The story takes a turn for the worst when Warren Tracey intentionally hits Castle in a game, fracturing his skull and ending his career.

Grisham retells the summer of 1973 as well as describing the terrible sentiments that most people, including Paul, feel toward Warren Tracey. Grisham does an amazing job of making the reader believe in this fairy tale career that gets cut short by one of the most disliked people in all of baseball.

Calico Joe is a quick, enjoyable read for anyone who wants to be captivated by Grisham’s amazing story-telling.

Title: Calico Joe Author: John Grisham Personal rating: 1 - 2- 3- 4 -

What LC’s reading “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville -Lindsay Vest, 10

“Sold” by Patricia McCormick -Danica Minor, 10

“Burned” by Ellen Hopkins -Justice Springer,10

“November Blues” by Sharon M. Draper -Janae Thatch, 12

“Never Give Up” by Tedy Bruschi -Waylan Hare, 11 “I Am The Messenger” by Markus Zusak -AJ Sims, 10 “Beastly” by Alex Flinn -Dara Metcalfe, 11 “Paradise Guest House” by Ellen Sussman -Kayla Smith, 12 “The Boy In The Striped Pajamas”

by John Boyne -Hali Vitali, 11

“Breathing Underwater” by Alex Flinn -Jasmon Henderson, 10 “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins -Alexis Beck, 10

“In Cold Blood” by Truman Capote -Madison Dorsey, 11 “The Blind Side” by Michael Lewis -Drew Walker, 11 “Thirst” by Christopher Pike -Aaron Castillo, 12 “True To The Game” by Teri Woods -Kaigen Smith, 12

“No Choir Boy” by Susan Kuklin -Kayla Cannon, 10

“Last Night I Sang To The Monster” by Benjamin Alire Saenz -John Folson, 11

“Sleepless” by Thomas Fahy -Sarah Smith, 11

“Chaos Walking” by Patrick Ness -Nathan Hinkle, 12

“Ashes” by Ilsa J. Bick -Bailey Strother, 10

“Do Or Die” by Leon Bing -Juan Castro, 12

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Radium nail polish, anyone?

The Life

Obscura Ali Duff It’s hard to believe that this is the last “Life Obscura” of the year. Yet it is, and that is both bitter and sweet.

For this last column until next year, let us start by focusing on something else both good and bad: the curious case of the Radium Girls.

The Radium Girls was the nickname given to a group of female workers at the U.S. Radium factory in Orange, N.J. around 1917. The women, who were tasked with painting watch dials with glow-in-thedark paint, contracted radiation poisoning after licking their paintbrushes to sharpen them and even painting their fingernails with the glowing paint.

After suffering the effects of the radium they had inadvertently ingested, five of the women sued their employer in a landmark court case that gave individual workers who got occupational diseases the

and the first that I recommendability to sue their employers. ed in my introductory column It is believed that the U.S. Radium factory hired somewhere at the beginning of the year. So now, in my last column for this near 70 female workers to perschool year, the movie that I form various tasks involving propose to you is 1996’s “Bottle the dangerous radiation and Rocket,” Anderson’s first film. had informed the workers that “Bottle Rocket” tells the the substance was harmless. story of two misfit robbers, But if radium nail polish Dignan and Anthony (Luke doesn’t interest you, then perand Owen Wilson in their film haps music will. debuts), who formulate a 75 Slow Club is an English year plan to pull off several folk rock duo consisting of heists together singer Charles in preparation Watson and for meeting guitarist ReThe movie is well Mr. Henry becca Taylor, the latter of shot, well written, and (James Caan), a more experiwhich also downright hilarious... enced crimisings and nal that they plays drums. hope will help The band has them get rich. released two albums, Yeah So The movie is well shot, well and Paradise, and is known for their use of unusual percussion written, and downright hilarious, meticulously filmed by a objects like glass bottles and 27-year-old director trying to chairs. Good songs by Slow find his niche in the indepenClub are “Two Cousins” and dent film industry.

“When I Go” from their debut While it still retains that album Yeah So. modest, endearing quality usuI’ve thought for a long ally unique to student films, while about what movie to recommend for my last column “Bottle Rocket” was impressive enough to catch the eye of of the year, and I’ve decided veteran director Martin Scorsthat it would be fitting to come ese, who included the film full circle. among his favorite movies of “Moonrise Kingdom” was the 1990s.

Wes Anderson’s latest movie

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“The Host”

by Stephenie Meyer

“Vampire Diaries”

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SPORTS

Girls head into postseason hot

ready beat earlier in the season 4-1, and then will play the winjacobhelmuscub@gmail.com ner of Warren Central and Tech After starting the season for a bid to play in the chamstrong, the softball team has hit pionship game against historic a rough patch toward the end powerhouses Cathedral or Ronof the season, losing seven of calli.

Roncalli is the favorite in their last 10 games and dropping their overall record to 13- the Sectional but again, Cor11. The Lady Bears had a streak bett is only concerned about his of three games in a row where team and the games they play they lost 2-1, all coming in ex- in.

“The Sectional teams are all tra innings. Those losses were demoralizing for the girls but very competitive. The top team that did not cause head coach is Roncalli, who is in the top five Thomas Corbett to get worried. in the state, but they are beat“We have to get our girls to able. We really like our draw step up and get that important as well. We will have a tough hit when we have the chances LN team in the first round; because of the or make a rivalry, they big play deplay fensively to The girls just need to always us tough.” stop the other Corbett said. teams’ mo- believe in themselves The Lady mentum. The and each other.

Bears are ridgirls just need Thomas Corbett ing into their to believe in head coach Sectional on themselves a wave of and each othmomentum, er,” Corbett which could said.

The Lady Bears finished the carry them a long way if they season on a high note, being keep competing, game in and winners of their last five games. game out. Corbett believes that This is a big momentum boost if his team gets on a roll they for the team as they head into “can beat anybody in the state.”

They started their postseaSectional play. LC received a favorable draw for the sectional son with a 5-2 win over Lawtournament; in the first round rence North Monday to take they play cross-town rival Law- them to the second round of rence North, whom they al- Sectionals on Wednesday.

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Driving the ball into right field, senior second baseman Britney Melzoni rips a single in a conference game against Southport.

Melzoni is hitting .369 on the year with a .423 on-base percentage and 16 RBI. Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr

State hopes for ‘talented’ golfers AlexKryah alexkryahcub@gmail.com The golf team has not enjoyed the same kind of success they had early in the season, but they are still shooting well.

Despite a couple of belowaverage performances at the Conference Indiana match and at County, the boys still believe they have the talent to make a deep state run.

“We are capable of con-

tending in State,” junior Tony Rogers said. “We all just need to stay positive and the good play will follow. If we can get a few more low scores before Sectionals, we can gain a lot of confidence. We are a very talented young team.”

This young team has hit a rough patch lately, which is partially due to a lack of focus at practice, according to Rogers.

He believes they could practice with more efficiency and “take

it more serious.”

Hillcrest in order to provide To get out of the rough more challenging practice conpatch, the ditions to preteam may pare the team need to pracfor tougher We are a very tice at some courses. newer and talented, young team.

One of trickier coursthe courses Tony Rogers es to get them that Rogers junior ready for postalso wants season play. In the team to fact, the team practice at is has recently moved their home Maple Creek. course from Winding Ridge to “It's a tricky course and you

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can easily make a big number.

Also we have to forget about these bad finishes and start focusing now on Sectionals.”

With a bigger emphasis on practicing with a purpose, the golfers could once again shoot as low as 155, a feat they accomplished two times earlier in the year. If the boys can do that, it is certainly plausible that the team, and possibly some individuals, could make a deep run in the state tournament.

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Girls ousted in Regionals

nent, 7-6 and 6-2.

That doubles team also alexkryahcub@gmail.com claimed the only win in ReThe girls tennis team ended gionals, which allowed them to their season this past Tuesday move on to the next round withat Regionals where they fell to out the rest of the team. Himes the hands of North Central 1-4. and Spicer have been taking The girls put up a good battle care of business all year. The but were unable to continue freshman-senior combination their success, which they were has been lethal this year, going able to sustain throughout the 14-1 when paired together. Tayentire season, finishing with an lor said their success this year is because of the strong chemistry impressive 19-6 record.

The Lady Bears’ ability to between the two.

When asked what has made win matches all year came from the team finding a consistent them such a special combinalineup. Each player has found tion, Taylor said their talent and leadership her niche in have been exa certain role, cellent and and that comThey’ve embraced have led to fort has paid great things dividends this their roles and they’ve throughout year. played them well. the season.

“They’ve Tim Taylor “When got in their head coach you can have patterns and someone who they like their can lead and roles,” head coach Tim Taylor said. “They’ve embraced their someone who can follow, like roles and they’ve played them side by side, it’s awesome,” Taywell. I think consistency with lor said. “Allison has developed some key personnel has been her confidence and stepped up and has been more aggressive. hugely beneficial.”

Taylor noted that he They both are (aggressive.)”

“Doubles is typically changed the lineup in a match against Bloomington South, one not our forte. But Mackenzie in which the Lady Bears lost played doubles last year, which 0-5. He said he had to “learn a has certainly benefitted the expainful lesson” by playing the perience and performances this girls in different positions than year. The bottom line is that, arguably, the most talented tenthey were used to.

Their strong lineup fared nis players play on the doubles well in the Marion County tour- court because they need every nament as well. The girls made shot in the book. You can’t surit all the way to championship vive with just a forehand and a match by defeating Speedway, backhand like you can on other Decatur Central and Franklin courts. The girls can hit every Central. In the championship, shot, and they’re fun to watch.”

The girls paved their way to LC faced off against powerhouse Brebeuf Jesuit, where Regionals by winning their secthey came up short in a thrilling ond consecutive Sectional title, match, 1-4. Number 1 singles taking down Lawrence North player, junior Veronica Clark, and Heritage Christian in the went into three intense sets be- process. The girls won both fore losing a heartbreaker 6-1, matches in dominating fash4-6 and 4-6. The girls’ lone win ion, sweeping both opponents of the match came from the two 5-0. Junior Veronica Clark highdoubles spot as senior Macken- lighted the Lady Bears domizie Spicer and freshman Allison nance as she dropped only two Himes took care of their oppo- games in the entire Sectional.

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Cub photo/Coleman LaBarr Tossing the ball into the air, senior Megan Froman serves the ball to begin the point. Froman is 13-8 on the year, with nine of her wins coming from the two-doubles position, where she has recently been paired with freshman Alexandra Richardson.

The Lady Bears won the Sectional title after beating both Lawrence North and Heritage Christian last week.

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Bears dominate Sectionals JacobHelmus

jacobhelmuscub@gmail.com Throughout the season, the LC track and field teams have continuously shown why they were the top-ranked teams in the state. Going into the postseason, however, the boys’ team dropped to second in the polls while the girls maintained their spot at the top.

The drop in the polls didn’t faze the Bears, however, as they were able to win their sectional with a team score of 152, which beat second place North Central by 42 points. Senior DaQuan Brown won both the

110 meter hurdle and 300 meter run to form a 1-2 finish for the Bears. Those distance runners hurdle races.

The Bears were also led accounted for 34 of the Bears from its distance members, 152 total points.

The girls’ seniors Matt sectional meet Dorsey, Cole was domiHester, Adam ...focus and refocus- nated by the Turner and Bears as they C h a n d l e r ing for different events accumulated Ball. Dorsey 197 points, claimed first will be key.

Tim Richey beating secplace in the Head Coach ond place 800 meter run and arch-rival and 1600 meLawrence ter run, Turner followed close behind Dorsey to North by 123 points. LC won get third place in the 800 meter 11 of the 16 events and placed run and Ball finished right be- either first or second in 13 of the hind Dorsey in the 1600 meter 16. Despite the dominance from

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Junior Demetreeus Loper, above, takes off during the long jump at Sectionals.

Loper would contribute 2 points to the Bears’ efforts by finishing seventh in the long jump with a jump of 19 feet and 4 inches. Senior Isaiah Townsend (right) puts his wheels on display during the 200 meter dash. Townsend finished third in this event, clocking in at a time of 22.49 seconds in the finals.

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both teams, head coach Tim Richey feels like there is still room for improvement.

“We had good performances, not quite as good as we did in County, which was to be expected, but it gives us things to clean up before Regionals.”

Richey said.

The Bears have had little threat to their dominance this season and they are performing like they have something to prove. That combination has been deadly so far in the postseason and it doesn’t look like anything will be able to stop them.

“We have to continue to get

better, work on communication between kids and coaches as we continue through the rounds. We have a lot of multievent kids so focus and refocusing for different events will be key,” Richey said.

The girls followed up their great Sectional championship with another dominating first place finish in Regionals. LC finished with 146 points while second-place Ben Davis totaled up 57. Junior Leah Frischmann won the pole vault competiton by clearing the bar set at 11 feet 6 inches. Junior Adriana Brown also performed well winning both the discus and shot-put.

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Bears peaking at right time day, we have the potential to do some special things.” journalism class student The Bears have gotten betSince they burst onto the ter and have proven they have scene after winning five games the potential to go far into the in a row, LC’s baseball team has postseason this year. During the gone 8-4, getting their record month of May, the Bears allowed to a solid 15-10. Although the only 3.9 runs per game. PitchBears have gone through some ing and hitting has been very ups and downs throughout good for the Bears since their the season, the team won a big 2-6 start. Senior Matt Greenwell game last Wednesday when leads the team with a batting they played Carmel. Senior average of .440. And his teammates aren’t Alex Kryah far behind hit his first him, with five career varsity ...we have the poten- other players home run in with an avera 10-3 victory tial to do some special age of .300 or against for- things. higher. mer LC coach Matt Buczkowski The Bears Dan Roman head coach will be fightwho is now ing to finish the Greythe season off strong. Buczhounds’ head coach.

The Bears conference play, kowski preached to the team or “second season” as Coach throughout the season, “play Buczkowski calls it, went very each game one game at a time,” well as the Bears finished with and the players have followed a 5-2 Conference record. At the through on his plan. The Bears beginning of the season, Bucz- have fought to get to where kowski said “with the players they are now and don’t plan on we have, if we get better every letting up.

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Junior Braxton Krieg swings at a pitch in a game against Columbus North. The Bears won that game on a walk-off hit by sophomore Dre Davis. Krieg is batting .305 this year, playing as the designated hitter. Cub photo/ Coleman Labarr

Signing off from LC It’s the end of an era. Yes, I know, it’s a sad time for us all.

By “all” I mean “me and my Mom,” because I’m sure that the adviser won’t miss me too much when I’m gone. My time with the Cub Reporter is over now. I’m signing my figurative resignation from the Cub, and high school, by writing this last column.

I guess I’m not really resigning, though. Technically, I’m being forced out, like an athlete past his prime (I sure hope that isn’t foreshadowing for me.) Since I’m graduating, I don’t get to leave on my own terms, like a Michael Strahan or

Mariano Rivera. No, I’m getting to scratch his way into a lineup the boot, like Ivan Rodriguez. like a young player would. If Despite his production from you look at Giambi, he looks behind the plate, he wasn’t re- like he’s clearly abused steally welcomed anywhere once roids and looks way too old to his produceven be able tion dipped to move withlate in his caout a cane.

This school has ofreer. He didn’t All hyperbole get to have the fered so much to us aside, Giambi big retirement and we have taken it for was one of the tour around more producgranted... the country tive players like Chipin baseball per did, even for a signifithough he probably deserved it. cant amount of time. Now I guess I’m not overstaying he’s toiling in the bench of the my welcome, either. I’m not Ja- Cleveland Indians, fighting for son Giambi, who’s still trying at bats. Granted, he probably

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needs money because he likely made terrible investments and didn’t spend his money wisely, so it’s time for him to call it quits and start starring in LifeAlert commercials.

The end of this era won’t make me bawl like Brett Favre did, but it does make me melancholy. I think we’d all be lying to ourselves if we didn’t feel a bit of sadness as we end our days as Bears. As much as we’re ready to move on, I still think there are many of us who will have difficult times breaking ties to the school they’ve spent so much time at. That’s why so many of us are rooming with

high school friends, and it’s also why many will shed a tear or two at graduation.

This school has offered so much to us, and we have taken it for granted at times. Our athletic facilities are amazing compared to some of the other schools we travel to. We have athletes and teams that seldom get recognized by us students, despite their amazing achievements. Our teachers are all dedicated to our success, even when we don’t act as we should. We all have so much to be proud of, whether you recognize it or not.

I know I’m certainly proud to be signing off from LC.

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Cub Athletes of the Year:

Drake Christen Maddy Roach Senior Drake Christen led the Bears football team to their first ever state championship. The dual-threat Christen threw for 1,885 yards and ran for 1,391 yards. His performance on the field made him a Mr. Football candidate at the end of the season. His performance also enabled him to continue his football career at Wabash College next fall.

Courtesy photo/Makayla Johnson

Senior Maddy Roach was a two-sport athlete, competing for the girls cross-country team as well as the track and field team. Roach was the only girl to make it to the Regional cross country meet this year and is also a contender for the state championship for track in the 800 and 1600. Roach will attend Brigham Young University next year to run for the Cougars.

Courtesy photo/Geoff Bowles