Febuary 2016 Issue

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PATRIOT VOLUME 50

ISSUE 6

FEBRUARY 2016

OVER-PARENTING

Students, staff and parents discuss the role of parenting in high schoolers’ lives.

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CONTENTS NEWS

OPINION FEATURES

4

Targeted Seminars

9

Staff Editorial

13

KC Pride

5

Forensics Competition

10

The Debate

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Sweetheart Candidates

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Contributing Column: Diane Johnson

Cover Story: Over-Parenting

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Q&A: Stefan-Damian Panagiev

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Photo Essay: Block, Paper, Scissors

THEN AND NOW

A&E 20

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Bove Comes Back

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Reviews

27

National Signing Day

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Twitter Contest: Young Love

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Street Style: Couples Edition

Q&A: Tricia Luancing

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Basketball Statistics

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SPORTS

The Local: Independence, MO.

Pizza Sorcerers

Photo Essay: Generation Gap

STAFF Emily Wilkinson Editor-In-Chief Opinion Editor Lauren Rosenstock Assistant Editor-In-Chief Sports Editor Rose Pollina Features Editor Infographics Editor

Amelia Holcomb News Editor

Jenna Fackrell Photo Editor

Casey Mispagel Editorial Cartoonist

Lily Wagner Staff Writer

Kate Anderson A&E Editor

Savannah Morgan Photographer

Mark Holland Staff Writer

Keeli Ward Staff Writer

Jacob Cox Web Editor

Hannah Carter Photographer

Max Holmes Staff Writer

Avery Woods Staff Writer

Sophia Belshe Ads Editor

Maxie Crimm Photographer

Jacob Robertson Staff Writer

Julie Fales Adviser

The Patriot is a news magazine that aims to objectively present topics affecting Shawnee Mission South High School, as well as connect with readers on issues concerning the student body. Staff members reserve the right to express their views in the Opinions section. These pieces are labeled and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the staff as a whole, except the Lead Editorial, which represents the views of the editors. Under the First Amendment and Kansas Law, The Patriot staff is entitled to freedom of the press and neither the school nor district is responsible for any content or coverage. The staff encourages letters to the editor, but they will only be published if signed. The editor-in-chief reserves the right to refuse or edit any letters for reasons of grammar, length and good taste.

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CONTENTS FEB. 2016

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NEWS BRIEFS

This month’s must-know news stories

by Jacob robertson STAFF WRITER

>>> WORLD

Zika virus outbreaks have been reported in numerous Central and South American countries but not within the Continental United States.

However, cases have been reported in returning travelers. Zika virus mainly affects pregnant women and can be sexually transmitted. The World Health Organization called for a state of emergency. “Every other year we have some sort of virus scare like Swine flu, Ebola or the bird flu. I’m sure everything will be fine just like it always is,” junior Olivia Beisiegel said.

>>> NATIONAL

The Iowa Caucus is an electoral event in which residents of Iowa meet in precinct caucuses in all of Iowa’s 1,681 precincts and elect delegates. Iowa caucus results came in and the Democratic winner by just 0.3 percent is Hillary Clinton with 23 delegates and Bernie Sanders is second with 21 delegates. The Republican winner is Ted Cruz with 27.6 percent of the republican votes, winning eight delegates. Politicians that came in second like Sanders and Trump called for a re-count and claimed there were inaccuracies counting votes. “We are 10 months away from the election so one caucus or one preliminary is not going to determine the outcome of the election,” social studies teacher Shaun Henry said

>>>SCHOOL

As winter sports wrap up, spring sports tryouts will begin Feb 29. Girls swimming, boys golf, boys tennis, girls soccer, softball, baseball and track and field are the spring sports.

“It’ll be nice to see everybody’s work really pay off and people have put a lot time and dedication into the off season.” soccer coach Caroline Ewing said.

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During English teacher Travis Gatewood’s seminar, he coordinates with Pep Club, as well as with the new writing lab seminar students. PHOTO BY jacob cox

HITTING THE TARGET

by mark holland staff writer

How the new seminar plan is shaping student education.

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ecently, the school put into effect a new seminar plan to help students succeed better in their studies. The plan — subject centered seminar classes.

“It’s part of a bigger focus on what they’re calling targeted seminars where people can hopefully get the help they need in specific areas whether that is math or writing, test prep, credit recovery…” English teacher Travis Gatewood said.

An example of one of these classes is one that Gatewood himself runs.

“We have a writing lab in here [Room 272] now so students can have the opportunity if they would like some peer help on papers for classes, or if they would just would like to share writing in general,” Gatewood said. “If they have some personal writing that they would like to get some feedback on, they can bring it to this classroom to get some of that help.”

This writing lab, as well as the other targeted seminars, employs student assistants.

“Kids are gonna come in and if they need help with any of their writings, like if they want us to proofread them, if they want ideas or they just want feedback then we’re just gonna give that to them…” writing seminar student assistant Jennifer Hendricks said.

Hendricks and other National Honors Society members get service hours for going and helping in the writing seminars.

The school also has a new math seminar.

“Mostly we have a lot of students

in Algebra 1 who need help, and we felt that if they were in a seminar already they would definitely be getting the help which they need to be doing,” math teacher Amy Read said.

The administrators have specific reasons for why they implemented this new plan.

“We want to move towards making seminar more purposeful for all students,” associate principal Nicholas Platko said. “So part of that is making sure that there is a relationship between the teacher and the student.

Obviously if there is that relationship there then the teacher is going to kind of know what’s going on with that student…”

The staff also had opinions on how students would and are responding to it.

“I think they’re responding well, like today for instance I have a lot of students getting some help and taking tests. I can also help the ones who are already enrolled. I think there is a lot of advantage to it,” Read said.

A third targeted seminar was created to help students study and prepare for next year’s PSAT. “The students who are in the PSAT seminar are students who scored, I believe, a 90 percentile or higher on the PSAT,” Gifted teacher Hayley Meek said.”These are sophomores.

Their goal is going to be to increase their scores for next year to make the National Merits finalists.”

Platko seems optimistic about the transition into targeted seminars.

“The ones who have been moved into those seminars are more positive about it. I think once we move towards making seminar more selective for everyone, it’s kind of a no-brainer that that’s a good idea,” Platko said.

PHOTOS BY SAVANNAH MORGAN

Sophomores Rita Mills and Alexia Snyder practice their piece for the forensics class. They hope to finish perfecting their emotion.

Senior Hannah Hall and junior Isis Perez act out their newest piece. They call it “Crazy Dora.”

FORENSICS TO HOST TOURNAMENT

BY LILY WAGNER STAFF WRITER

Students prepare their pieces and organize for next week’s event.

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outh will host a forensics tournament Feb. 26 and 27.

Forensics is competitive speaking and acting where students compete in different categories such as prose and poetry.

“In a tournament, students sign up for individual events like poetry and try for first place,” forensics coach Natalie King said.

Sophomore Taylor Laws, a novice, signed up to compete in her first forensics tournament which was the Lansing Invitational. Laws competed in prose, poetry and impromptu.

After receiving feedback from judges, Laws has decided to change the pieces she is working on.

“They were kind of hard to connect with,” Laws said.

Freshmen Lexington Link competes in prose and poetry and has been putting together a piece for poetry about two-dimensional female characters in movies. Link also recently competed in the Lansing Invitational and will compete again in March.

Senior Emma Tapko, the president of the forensics program, competes in prose and poetry. Tapko plans to go to eight tournaments and has three poems and one short story prepared that are fun, happy and upbeat.

“Most people write sad stuff and it’s a nice break for the judges,” Tapko said.

While they can’t compete in their home tournament,

forensics students do a majority of the work in hosting it.

They are assigned jobs like tabulating results, running ballots, timekeeping, running the hospitality room and the judge’s table.

“Most of my work is before: printing ballots, assigning student roles, keeping students in line,” King said.

So far, six schools have signed up, but King expects 12 to 15 schools with 150-200 students competing in total.

“Three things that are most important for the tournament to run smoothly are having a good attitude, willing to take directions, and completing tasks on time,” King said.

Tapko is hoping a new ballot system that they are implementing will help the tournament to run more smoothly.

Many schools host tournaments which provides many opportunities for students to compete, but King feels hosting a tournament is important.

“The tournament benefits the forensics squad because it makes money and benefits the rest of the forensics teams in the area by returning the favor of hosting,” King said.

At the Lansing Invitational on opening weekend, the team had several students medal.

Senior Adric Tenuta placed ninth in original oration and seventh in poetry and junior Cinthia Romo placed sixth in poetry. Some students also qualified to State: Tapko placed fourth in interpretation of prose, senior Hannah Hall placed second in informative speaking, and junior Kenny Chan and Romo placed second in duo interpretation.

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The Pacesetter drill team The Academic Decathlon team for for winning awards in the placing second in the state and choreography, technique and in winning the SuperQuiz Challenge polish and precision categories at the State competition. Sophomore at the Miss Kansas Drill Team Nick Dunn placed first in Science, Competition. Freshman Mia sophomore Ben Hanson placed first Neaderhiser also won a solo in Social Studies; sophomore Brittany award, while juniors Caroline Kulla placed first in Essay, and Cooper and Megan Berning won sophomore Joy Knowles placed first in an award for their duet.

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Senior Maria Herrera for winning a $1,000 scholarship from the Spanish Honor Society. She was chosen for her superior proficiency in Spanish.

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A MAGICAL EVENING

MEET THE SWEETS photos by hannah carter

by max holmes staff writer

Student Council organizes Women Pay All Dance for this Saturday.

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fter a long Spirit Week, WPA is finally here. With weeks of preparation for the Sweetheart Dance finally complete, students should be prepared for the crowning of the King and Queen tonight, and the dance tomorrow.

“It’s a really exciting event, and it’s good fun,” head of the Dance Committee Callie Ross said.

“We have a great DJ, good food, good atmosphere.

It’s just all around fun.”

The theme for this year’s dance is “Once Upon A Time,” and will feature many pieces based off of popular fairy tales, including Rapunzel’s tower and other decorations from Beauty and The Beast, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,The Little Mermaid, and a few aspects from Alice in Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood.

“We’ve been wanting this theme since we were freshman,” Ross said. “...a lot of people who voted decided on this one, and I’m very glad they did.”

A lot has been done to set up for this event.

Members of StuCo and the Dance Committee all got together at Ross’s house three times to think up and build the various decorations for the dance. One of the main set pieces includes a large castle, measuring 23 feet tall and 27 feet wide.

“It’s taller than my house and wider than my driveway,” Ross said. “It’s really amazing what we can do when we all work together to plan events.”

On top of that, they have created many other, smaller decorations. Along the walls and bleachers of the auxiliary gym, they have hung up tarps that they have painted to fit the theme, along with other freestanding items. Most of the decor in the lobby will be themed around Snow White, while the gym will contain a collection of the other fairy tales.

“It’s pretty intense,” Ross said, “but I’m looking forward to seeing how it comes together.”

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BLOCK PAPER SCISSORS KSMS is South’s radio and TV production class; the students spend most of their class time making videos and creating fun activities for students during first and second lunches. January kept KSMS busy with their annual events, Block Party and the Rock Paper Scissors Tournament.

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Playing music at Jan. 13 Block Party, senior Danny McGee on guitar, senior Matthew Vohs on drums and junior Noah Birkel on bass try to keep the crowd excited rolling.

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At Rock Paper Scissors, seniors Leorah Addadi and Erin Bunker play the music to set the mood for the event.

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Holding up the ‘APPLAUSE’ signs to the crowd at Block Party, junior members Anton Caruso and Michael Carter get the crowd excited for the next video.

Playing referee for the Rock Paper Scissors contestants, junior Sam Schneck gets ready to call game. In the background, sophomores Joe McAtee and Karoline Shelton film the reactions of the winners.

photos by Jenna fackrell

STAFF EDITORIAL

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hildren do not choose their parents.

It’s a tragically obvious fact of life that not all of us are born into ideal circumstances. No one gets to choose what sort of situation they’ll be brought up in, the parents who will raise them, or the challenges that will inevitably test them as they grow up.

Children do not choose their parents.

They cannot be forced to comprehend why the adults in their life may make the destructive choices that they do. For instance, it’s not a child’s responsibility to understand why their father is in prison or why their mother turns to drugs and alcohol instead of bedtime stories. A child cannot take accountability for the abuse that they may receive day after day. After all, children do not choose their parents.

We’d like to behave as if bad childhoods aren’t hiding all around us, lurking amongst our classmates like previous chapters in books we started a quarter of the way in. But the truth is that, metaphorically, we’ve all been handed different lottery numbers in this life. Some of us, likely a majority, adore our parents, even take for granted the tremendous sacrifices they’ve undertaken to mold us into the human beings we are today.

But like any lottery, there can’t only be winners. As much as it’s pushed to the backs of our minds, abusive, neglectful and otherwise ill fit or ill prepared parents do exist, and it’s far more likely that we know some of them by name than know none at all.

We wouldn’t ask a child to take accountability for every unfortunate thing that has happened to them as a result of the environment that they were born in, nor would we force a child to try to fix these problems themselves. In this way, as we creep through adolescence fully conscious of the happy or difficult home life that brought us to this stage, these points are important to remember. If you wouldn’t ask a child to understand and forgive their parent’s abusive tendencies, then you have no right

to ask a teenager approaching independence to do the same.

It does not matter how long ago a parent hurt their child or if the events that traumatized them only happened once and never again.

Forcing or even expecting a child or teenager to love their parents no matter how much they’ve been hurt by them is unrealistic. Every child heals from trauma differently, and telling someone, “They’re your parents. You have to forgive and love them unconditionally,” only seeks to further exploit them. It’s unfair to say that all children must love their parents, as it does not take into consideration the fact that everyone is brought up differently and in ways that can never be predicted from birth.

Children do not choose their parents.

Respect is earned, not given, even if they’re family. And no one should ever be forced to grant love to someone who brings them pain. If the

same sentiment was expressed about dating violence as an abusive family member, then toxic relationships would never be taken as seriously as they are. Do not tell teenagers from broken homes to accept what happened to them and forgive those responsible. Do not teach them to welcome back those who hurt them with open arms.

Children do not choose their parents, nor the toxic family life they may be raised in. Who would ever choose to have their first heartbreak happen so close to home?

8/8 editors agree with the views expressed in this editorial.

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THE

DEBATE YES:

BY AVERY WOODS STAFF WRITER he aim of high school is to prepare for later years in life. Laptops are given to us as a responsibility and a tool to show students how to prioritize and stay on task as well as access information on the web. Unblocking websites is a perfect way to teach this lesson.

Some sites are blocked on the laptops; however, before winter break, Pinterest and YouTube were unblocked to provide more resources. These sites should stay unblocked. The main concern for this decision is that high school students are irresponsible and could use these sites for other purposes besides education. However, if we are not shown how to handle responsibility, how will we cope in the “real world?”

Another reason why these sites should be unblocked: extra resources.

Many times, students have attempted to open a link to a video clip or a website and found that website was blocked. Additionally, laptops are a responsibility in themselves. If students are responsible and trustworthy enough to receive them, we should be able to have everything that goes along with them within the restrictions of the law – Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires schools to have certain laws that monitor students’ behavior on school-issued devices. Responsibility is something that we all need to learn in order to be successful later in life, and one of the steps in teaching us this valuable lesson is to let us experience it.

According to the Federal Communications Commission, the CIPA was enacted by Congress in 2000 and requires schools or libraries to block certain content that may be obscene or harmful to children. If the schools don’t follow this, they don’t get funding for the Internet. If everything is unblocked, we will have to say goodbye to laptops and internet. So no matter how much we want to jump through hoops, some sites just can’t be allowed.

Unblocking YouTube and Pinterest was a big step – one that should be continued. Other social media sites could also provide resources, especially when researching an organization. We are always looking for new ways to improve our education. By education, we don’t always mean the stuff we learn in class.

Bettering our education also means learning new life lessons and responsibility – and teaching that responsibility by letting us access all the information out there.

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THE RESULTS ARE IN...

YES 44%

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NO 56%

Students voted on whether there was a reasonable fear of school shootings in Johnson County.

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SHOULD THE SHAWNEE MISSION SCHOOL DISTRICT UNBLOCK MORE WEBSITES ON THE MACBOOKS?

NO:

BY LILY WAGNER STAFF WRITER urrently, the district’s restrictions do a great job of supporting students’ education and allowing for some freedoms. They must still put some restrictions in place to keep education at a top priority.

The majority of students at South are minors, which means there is content on the internet that is not appropriate for the majority of the students to view. The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), which was enacted in 2000, sets guidelines for schools and libraries to protect minors from the many pitfalls on the internet. The schools and libraries must filter and block obscene photographs, educate minors on appropriate online behavior as well as cyberbullying and protect minors from illegal online activities. Complying with these guidelines are important in 2016 because high school students are so connected to technology.

Every student in the Shawnee Mission School District has easy access to the internet through the 1:1 technology implementations of the 2014-2015 school year. In addition to this, many students who are older have their own personal device, which means they don’t need to use their school device for social media or games.

Personal device is the key phrase here. The school-issued devices are for school use, and the district wants students to use their device to better their education. Many students do use their device for non-educational purposes, but that is to be expected. There really is no reason to complain about a lack of freedom either since the district has been unblocking content that they evaluate and deem appropriate or helpful for our education.

The district didn’t have to give students devices either. We do have them though, and that is all the better reason to follow the CIPA guidelines. Schools and libraries that follow the guidelines receive discounts on internet and telecommunications related purchases through the E-Rate program.

Some may say that high school students have the maturity to have open access, but maturity isn’t the arguable point here. While some might be mature enough for unrestricted access, they might not be old enough in age. A lot of content on the internet is illegal for minors to view and CIPA just helps the district in blocking illegal content from minors. On top of all of this, CIPA says that schools and libraries in the program must educate minors on cyberbullying and appropriate online behavior, which is ever more important in today’s technology driven society.

Overall, the district’s restrictions and CIPA’s rules don’t pose a threat to students’ education. In fact, the rules promote positive online behavior, educates students on the dangers of the unrestricted internet and keep students focused on education and protected from inappropriate content.

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STRICTLY BUSINESS PHOTOS BY JENNA FACKRELL

BY DIANE JOHNSON CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

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or generations, children have considered their parents too strict and out of touch. My daughter is no exception. I was the parent that contacted other parents to vet new households before playdates and sleepovers and always required a parent in the house for get-togethers. Let the eye rolling commence as I tell my side of strict parenting…

One of my biggest parental challenges has been determining how much autonomy or freedom to grant my child. See the beginnings of this dictatorship?

Conversely, one of my most primal instincts as a mother is to protect her from pain and heartache, yet these mistakes and the resulting consequences are normal and vital for her path to adulthood and the evolution of her character.

Some of my strict rules have relaxed over time and some have stayed annoyingly defined. Top Five Rules (resume eye rolling): no boys over without a parent at home, bedroom doors must stay open, no co-ed sleepovers, no school night sleepovers, grades before fun. These rules weren’t designed to stomp all over a budding romance or social life but to keep her from making a decision that might negatively affect her future. Darn that immature frontal lobe and hormones coursing through the veins!

It’s hard not to be overly protective in this age of Fox News paranoia vomit.

If you listen long enough, you’ll think it’s not safe for kids anywhere but alone at home in front of the idiot box with the doors locked. Cell phones have certainly made parenting in the 21st century easier, but even I’m not obtuse enough to think that my daughter was always at the location she reported during a cell conversation.

One of the worst things as a parent is making a strict decision that crushes your child. Knowing that she hates you at that moment is a gut-wrenching, awful feeling. During these years, you can’t be your teen child’s friend. Causing tears in someone you love so much is nearly debilitating, but it’s part of the job description. When the smoke clears from the parent/child battles, you hope it’s not the war that is remembered.

In the end, when you send this most precious cargo off to another state for college, you hope that you’ve done your job well, and that she will make appropriate friends and choices. Sometimes, you just have to trust that the person who you adore has the values and decision-making skills to advocate for herself and have the college experience of a lifetime.

My job is not done but evolving. My stint as the bad guy is attenuating. I think we might both survive!

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KANSAS PRIDE

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KANSAS CITY NAMED COOLEST CITY IN AMERICA CHIEFS WIN PLAYOFF GAME

KC THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS WON THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF GAME IN 22 YEARS PHOTOs BY JESSE YORK

ON NOV. 1, 2105 THE KC ROYALS WON THE WORLD SERIES. THE LAST TIME THEY WON THE WORLD SERIES WAS IN 1985.

THEY FACED THE METS AND WON 7-3

THEY FACED OFF AGAINST THE HOUSTON TEXANS IN THE FIRST-ROUND AND WON 30-0 THE CHIEFS LOST TO THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 20-27

KANSAS CITY WAS NAMED THE ‘COOLEST’ CITY IN AMERICA BY THE HUFFINGTON POST. The food, Midwestern hospitality and music were all highlighted as reasons to visit the metro area.

Attractions that were cited include the Green Lady Lounge, BBQ at Q39 and the historic City Market.

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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY JENNA FACKRELL

OVER PARENTING Students, staff, and parents discuss the role of parenting in high schoolers’ lives.

WHAT’S YOUR

TYPE ?

PARENTING STYLES

Authoritative: high expectations for children, but with open communication and an understanding support system Neglectful: parents with a limited understanding of what is going on in a child’s life, often not addressing a child’s physical or emotional needs Permissive: responsive but not demanding, few rules that are usually inconsistent, lack of structure which can be unhelpful for children Authoritarian: strict and demanding parenting, relying on

BY AMELIA HOLCOMB NEWS EDITOR or many high schoolers, some aspects of their relationship with their parents can be described in one word: frustrating.

“When you are in high school, and I would say especially the last few years of high school, you are looking towards the future,” psychology teacher Heather Sheppard said. “You have your own ideas and interests and what you want to do. Sometimes, being 16, 17, 18, those don’t necessarily align with your mom and dad’s [ideas].”

For junior Megan Jenkins, having differing ideas from her mother about rules is nothing new. “[My mom is] really strict. She has really, really high standards for me,” Jenkins said. “Sometimes I’ll be able to compromise with her... rarely, but it’s not unheard of...

Since my last birthday, she’s been more compromising.

But it’s still hard for her to let go and let me be more independent.”

Using the basic four types of parenting styles as a guide (authoritative, neglectful, permissive and authoritarian), Jenkins classifies her mother as a mixture between authoritative and authoritarian, and her father as permissive. But classifying parents into neat boxes isn’t easy, especially considering other factors that influence a child’s life.

“It’s a delicate balance for parents to push and have expectations, but at the same time providing that support,” social worker Erin Burvee said. “It’s sometimes hard for parents to find that balance that’s right for their child.

Too many expectations can lead to a student that’s way stressed out, and not enough expectation isn’t helpful either.”

At school, these expectations can be related to grades and classroom behavior. Last year’s introduction of Skyward access to the Shawnee Mission School District

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gave parents a more extensive look into their child’s grades.

“Whenever parents are taking an active part in students’ work, it’s probably going to have a better outcome for the student in general,” Burvee said.

At its core, Burvee appreciates the responsibility Skyward places on students.

“I see it as adults we have jobs and we have evaluations and goals regularly, we have to identify things in our jobs that we want to focus on, and that’s part of our evaluation,” Burvee said. “It’s kind of the same with grades for students. So those evaluations at work are reviewed by our supervisors. If that’s never reviewed at home by the parents, it’s kind of like you feel like ‘I’m not getting any feedback at home about that.’ So it helps students stay more accountable.”

On the other hand, even students who already do well in honors and AP classes can feel the pressure that is put on them by their parents.

“The first time I got a C ever, I was grounded for three months. All electronics were taken away except a little radio,” Jenkins said. “Every once in awhile [my mom would] let me go out with friends. It sounds probably a lot more harsh than it was... I think it ended up only being, like, 2 and a half months because I was like ‘this is crazy.’”

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first time I got a C ever, I was grounded for three months. All electronics were taken away except a little radio” - junior Megan Jenkins

Sheppard says that an important factor in a relationship between a teenager and parent can be the struggle for the two to find middle ground on how much independence a teenager needs.

“I think when we get to high school, a lot of times, there’s a little bit of a disconnect because kids are getting more independent and wanting to do their own thing,” Sheppard said. “So, parents have this push and pull factor. ‘Should we stay connected to them, or are we going to kind of separate them and let them do their own thing?’ I think parenting is all about balance.”

For some families finding that balance can be difficult.

“I was 15 to 30 minutes late, and I got grounded for a week. [My parents] took away my phone for a week,” junior

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Aidan Sarmiento said. “They put a tracker on my phone to know where I am, and sometimes that’s not accurate at all.”

Sarmiento attributes his parents’ rules to their fear of him ending up at a party and drinking or doing drugs, and Jenkins’ mother also worries about safety.

“I believe I am a pretty strict parent. I require [Megan] to let me know where, when, and with whom she is going,” Teresa Jenkins said. “My reasoning is simply her safety.

Today’s world is more dangerous than when I was a child and my parents never knew where I was so I vowed to pay more attention to my children. I hope that she sees my rules as a reflection of how much I love her but I cannot focus on that part too much. I tell her all the time, ‘Someday, I want to be your best friend, but for now I have a job to do.’”

Although safety is a legitimate reason for a parent’s concern, for many high schoolers the independence that comes with college or life after high school is just a few short years away.

“I think the butting of heads often times starts in high school because the adolescent is feeling like an adult, and in a lot of situations you’re expected to act like an adult, so it’s kind of like ‘if you are holding me to these standards, then let me be the adult,’’’ Sheppard said. “But I think parents, being parents, don’t want to relinquish that control sometimes... and I think sometimes it can be legit because a parent worries that maybe not in all facets of your life you’re quite ready to handle the responsibilities of an adult.”

Teresa also reminds us that despite their differences, many parents simply want to do whatever they can for what they believe is best for their child.

“I want what all parents should want and that is for their child to be kinder, wiser, stronger and happier than they themselves were or are,” Teresa said.

Burvee attributes the stereotypical strained relationship between teenagers and parents to the constant pull of social media’s attention and “the increasing demand on both student and parent.”

“Parents and their work, and the pressures to be actively involved in work, [pull] them away from the house,” Burvee said. “As well as for students and their activities and sports, there’s a decreasing amount of just family downtime, which I think is important to have... you need it to recharge and reconnect as a family.”

If there is a strained relationship between a parent and child, Burvee encourages students to initiate an honest conversation. “[Have] an open conversation with them about the impact of those expectations. How it’s affecting [the student]” Burvee said. “That’s not always going to address it, because there are very complex family systems that are involved. I think kids [should] explain to their parents that high school is trying to mimic the real world out there, this is their time to test out their abilities and see the results with not as much cost as going out there in the real world.”

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY Jenna Fackrell

PARENTING LIKE A PRO As a child gets older, the parent should always be present for the child by providing them ample opportunity for growth, whether it be physical, emotional or cognitive.

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ophomore Stefan-Damien Panagiev, a competitive fencer, has won countless awards for his exceeding excellence within the sport.

How did you get into fencing?

Well, my mom and aunt were fencers and my friends introduced me to it when I was younger and when I came to America I took classes and decided I would try it.

How long have you been fencing?

I’m starting my eighth year.

What keeps your passion going for fencing?

When I fence I like the adrenaline. It’s a really fun sport to do. I’m really competitive by heart, so I sort of enjoy it.

Was it a sport that came naturally to you, or did you have to work hard to advance?

I obviously had some fencing background because of my mom and aunt but it does take a lot of time just like any other sport.

Have you been in any competitions and which ones were they?

I’ve been to Croatia for the first time when I was 10 and I won that tournament and Romania at 8 and 10. In 2013 I went to the world championship in Bulgaria where I can see my relatives. Traveling is a huge part of fencing.

Is fencing a safe sport?

I mean, obviously, I’ve had small wounds but I’ve never broken anything. It’s a pretty safe sport because we use equipment to protect ourselves.

Describe a little bit of what’s involved in terms of training?

For fencing we do a lot of conditioning. We also do point control to make sure you score in the right target. We do drills with partners and warm up with a game that requires running. I also do extra training like weights and I run for three miles. A regular session is a private lesson for 30-40 minutes then I go to fencing for about two hours.

What kind of equipment do you have to wear/use?

There’s everything from the special shoes, long padded socks to protect calves, knickers like baseball knickers, under arm, chest, jackets, gloves. Anything to cover your body.

Do you have to buy your own fencing equipment? Where?

If you are a beginner you can usually borrow it from the club you fence with, a lot of kids borrow for five or six months and when they really get into it they buy it. Some clubs have club stores.

Are you interested in doing fencing professionally out of high school?

I do plan to do fencing in college and hopefully it gets me into a good school. I’ve been doing all the extra steps to try and meet my goals.

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By Kate Anderson A&E Editor Photos by jenna fackrell

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istoric Independence Square is a quiet area with good food and a significant past that pulls in people from different areas and backgrounds.. Many great restaurants are scattered throughout the area, but I noticed a lack of actual stores. If you’re looking for a good shopping experience, I probably wouldn’t recommend Independence Square. But if you’re in to mood for some great food, stop by Square Pizza or Up Dog to satisfy your hunger.

There are multiple events scheduled throughout the year. On Feb. 13, Independence will host the Chocolate Walk. Anyone can indulge in chocolate while exploring locallyowned businesses on the square. Participating shops will provide their own spin on chocolate in their respective stores. There’s no schedule or structure. You can stroll around the Square and stop by any of the stores that have balloons out front and enjoy the free chocolate. Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit with the Square’s Chocolate Walk.

Located about 35 minutes northeast of Overland Park, Independence, Mo. is the fourth largest city in Missouri. It is home to historical museums such as the National Frontier Trails Museum and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and museum. The Presidential Library is the resting place of Harry S. Truman, 33rd president of the United States. Independence is culturally alive and provides a glimpse into the past.

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114 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Cafe Verona

206 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050

Restaurant: UP DOG

114 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050

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ike something straight out of the ’50s, Up Dog’s diner experience did not fail. The only difference?

Instead of burger and a milkshake, you get a hot dog of choice and maybe a side of onion rings, tater tots or fries.

The menu houses 11 different choices of dogs, including a classic Chicago Dog which has pickle, tomato, relish, diced onions, sport peppers, mustard, celery salt all on a poppy seed bun. Or a more unique dog you can get is the Top Dog with bacon, queso fresco, sautéed onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, sour cream, red pepper sauce and avocado sauce. I personally love the mini corn dogs on the Pup Dogs menu. For just under $3 you get six freshly fried mini corn dogs. Add sides like french fries, onion rings, or tater tots and customize your dog with UPgrades (more toppings). Everything is grilled to order for each customer.

The overall vibe of the place is welcoming and makes me feel nostalgic for a time when kids went to a local diner after school to socialize.

Every year the store houses their annual hot dog eating contest, in July this will be their sixth. The event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City.

The contest is held in Independence Square and is a fun family activity for all ages. Go see for yourself what’s Up Dog.

Cafe: MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSE

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f you’re looking for a coffee place in Independence, this is pretty much your only option. It’s a smaller town, so I guess that is understandable. I was overall unimpressed with the environment and coffee at Main Street Coffee House. The coffee was fine but my chai tea latte was weak and lacked flavor. The coffee shop itself was cute, but nothing stood to make it a must-go spot, other than the fact that it’s the only coffee place in the area. The only promising thing was an area in the back

corner for local musicians to play and get known. They will occasionally have open mic nights or special music related events but I couldn’t find an updated schedule on their website.

Main Street Coffee House is enjoyable when you’re with friends and it posed as a nice refuge from the blistering cold. Although their specialty drinks were just OK, the coffee was good and that’s what matters, right?

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REVIEWS VIDEO GAME REVIEW: UNDERTALE

by Max Holmes staff writer

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n September of 2015, game developer Toby Fox released a new role playing game titled “Undertale,” a whole new take on the classic RPG games. The story goes that hundreds of years ago, there was a war between humans and monsters. The humans eventually defeated the monsters and banished them to The Underground, cutting them off from the surface with a magical field called ‘The Barrier.’ Fast forward to the present day, a human child falls into The Underground and is trying to find their way back home.

Undertale is a pixelated style game and mostly consists of sprites, but that does not mean the graphics are bad. In fact, it is some of the best game art I’ve seen from a long time. The characters look good and each are memorable, both in their characterization along with their art. On top of that, the Undertale soundtrack is beyond amazing. While most of them sound like old style game music, every song is intricate and unique. Add that to incredible background and beautiful settings, and you have a good looking game.

Every scene and area of the game provides a different kind of feeling, from the action-packed walk through The Hotlands, to the ominous atmosphere of The Last Corridor.

Along with the artwork, the story rich environment

and all new game mechanics are really what makes Undertale stand out among all other RPG’s. While most RPGs require you to kill enemies and level up to progress, Undertale’s new game mechanic provides a separate storyline. You are given the option to give your enemy Mercy and spare them, rather than Fight them. This new feature creates many separate timelines and modes of which to play, while the most common ones are known as “True Pacifist” and “Genocide” runs respectively.

All in all, this new style of gaming completely change how people look at RPG’s. While it was released last year, it’s heartwarming (and sometimes terrifying) story, and memorable characters have lasted in the heart of many gamers. If you are interested in giving this game a try, you can find it online, either on Steam or the Undertale website. It’s only ten dollars for the game, and a little extra if you want the soundtrack.

WEB SERIES REVIEW: “WHINE ABOUT IT!”

by LAUREN ROSENSTOCK ASST. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, SPORTS EDITOR

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n an original new YouTube series called “Whine About It,” New York Buzzfeed writer Matt Bellassai sits at his desk in the middle of the week to drink an entire bottle of wine and share his thoughts on common ideas, that we might not always think about until the issue or event is pertinent. Not condoning underage drinking, alcoholism or drug use, Bellassai brings a light and fun-hearted comedy brief onto the internet each week on a day he named “Wine Wednesday.”

He highlights topics like irritating couples, annoying people on an airplane and even reasons why pants are the worst. So, things that are irritating to the average person, described in a sarcastic and critical way. Bellassai’s recipe for success with this show is mainly to avoid bringing his political views into play.

To construct his show purely on personal opinion and drunken thoughts, Bellassai works with a small group of other Buzzfeed employees to help build a plot for the episode, in order to helps keep Bellassai

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on track. Naturally, when someone is inebriated, it may be more challenging to keep them from going off on a tangent. True, Bellassai can be belligerent at times, but his crew does their best to keep him under control.

Since Buzzfeed censors language in most cases, and the video must follow YouTube’s guidelines, “Whine About It” showcases a realistic portrait of a normal guy who hates just about everyone and everything.

TWITTER PHOTO CONTEST Students tweeted @smspatriot pictures of “young love” and The Patriot staff picked their favorites. The winner will receive a $10 gift card to QuikTrip. The next Twitter photo contest theme will be “March Madness.”

senior Marti Collantes and junior Trent Holliman @mCollantes23

senior Tricia Luancing and sophomore Prestin Zuniga @TriciaLuancing

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Junior Paige Schultz @_paigeschultz

English teacher Lindsey Mcfall @topdogmcfall

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Abbie Hindle and Bailey Warren have been dating for three months.

“We just started talking in creative writing on the first day of school,” Warren said.

Hindle feels that her style is unique to her and describes her well.

“I’ve always had kind of a quirky style. I’m slowly learning that I shouldn’t care what other people think,” Hindle said, “because my style describes me: quirky.”

WHAT IS THIS SORCERY? by emily wilkinson EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, opinion editor

Bonded by raw talent and a love of pizza, two seniors prepare to release their first mixtape, 35 To Life.

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ike any true American masterpiece, the Pizza Sorcerers all started with a dream.

“Martin Luther King, Jr. changed so much with a dream,” senior and co-founder of the dynamic twitter duo and rap group Pizza Sorcerers Andrew Duffy said, “kind of like how Papa John changed the pizza industry, Martin Luther King, Jr. changed the equality industry.”

The rap duo, cohesively bound by the talents of Duffy and senior Steven Erbacher, plan to release their first mixtape, 35 To Life, sometime during February.

“Our mixtape is going to come out during Black History Month,” Duffy said. “It was supposed to come out on Martin Luther King Day, but I couldn’t finish it.”

The title of the mixtape was inspired by senior Remy Gordon’s remarkable 35 ACT composite score.

“Honestly, it’s an honor,” Gordon said. “This mixtape is going to be one of the most profound moments in our generation’s history. To be a part of that… it’s a lifetime achievement.”

The duo’s Twitter account, Pizza Sorcerers, has steadily become a notable facet of South culture since its creation last year. The page now has over 500 followers.

“You know, ever since the Drake/ Meek Mill beef, that raw energy in their Twitter accounts; it made me want that energy, that power,” Duffy said. “We first got the idea when

Steven got a job with me at Papa John’s. We had so much passion for our work, we wanted to share that passion with other people. People think it’s fast food. It’s not fast food at all. It’s delicious food is what it is, and we wanted to spread that with the world.”

Although the announcement that Duffy would no longer work at Papa John’s but instead the rival pizzeria one block away, Domino’s, came as a shock to fans, the duo remains unwavering in their art.

“Me and Steven have always been the tag team. On the make line, makin’ the dough, putting the dough in the oven, we always were like that,” Duffy said. “The music is a reflection of our souls. Our souls that are now intertwined like two snakes, dueling like dragons. We have Steven, the calm flow spitter, and me... the less calm flow spitter. I don’t know. We’re still figuring out our roles.”

Erbacher expressed excitement about the upcoming mixtape.

“I’m excited,” Erbacher said.

Until the mixtape is released, longtime fans can look forward to the usual @PizzaSorcerers Twitter antics, but behind the scenes, the rap innovation is constantly flowing.

“The creativity comes and goes like a current. Current events.

Current… tents. That was a rhyme. We have not finished a single song, but we working quite intensely,” Duffy said. “There’ll be at least one song.”

photos courtesy of pizza sorcerers

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JUST KEEP SWIMMING Former science teacher Bruce Bove continues working with South as head coach of boys and girls swim.

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ut of the fifty years that South has been around, former science teacher Bruce Bove has been a fixture to the school for forty one years. Even after retiring, Bove decided to still be the boy’s and girl’s swim team coach. Bove has coached the swim teams here at South for forty one years. Outside of South, he has coached swim for forty six years.

[I enjoy coaching swim because] I think it is a great sport. I think it teaches a lot and I enjoy seeing kids improve through the season,” Bove said.

Besides being an influence in the pool Bove also made an impact in the classroom while teaching. Bove taught biology remedial biology, anatomy and physiology, and health. Students and colleagues of Bove enjoy him being around.

“He is a wealth of knowledge on pretty much everything, in particular swimming,” assistant swim and dive coach Nicholas Deffer said.

After nine meets the boy’s swim team has had six swimmers qualify for the state meet. At the meet against SM North on Jan. 26, the swim team won ninety three to seventy seven. Noah Birkel won the 200 free and 100 free, Joe Stokes won the 200 IM and 500 free with a state consideration time, Josh Buss won the 100 butterfly with a state qualifying time, and Thomas Ott won the 100 breast.

“I like all of the guys in the team, they are really fun

and they make swimming a fun time. They are a really good group,” junior swimmer Josh Buss said.

On Dec. 11, Olathe hosted a swim invitational where twenty teams competed. Joe Stokes qualified for the state in the 100 Free and Spencer Brown, Stokes, Noah Birkel, and Josh Buss also qualified for the state meet in the 400 Free Relay.

“I think it is a great sport. I think it teaches a lot and I enjoy seeing kids improve through the season,” Bove said.

The swim team has six seniors who include, Thomas Ott, Stokes, Jacob Cox, Greg Strobel, Merrick Foster and Sina Noori. The captains are Ott, Stokes and Strobel.

In 2012 the boy’s swim team won the state meet. At the time, South was a 5A school.

“It was different from anything I have done before. I have never sam in a meet that big but it was so much fun,” Stokes said. “I was lucky enough to qualify in some individuals so I got to swim both days which was a lot of fun. When we won, it was obviously the highlight of my high school career.”

Bove is still a big part of the school. Other than still being the swim team coach, Bove also helped build the swim float for the homecoming parade.

“I couldn’t sit at home and do nothing [so I continued to coach],” Bove said.

Swim manager senior Greta Carlson takes the practice sheets from swim coach Bruce Bove to put in protective sleeves for the swimmers.

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BY KEELI WARD STAFF WRITER

Swim coach Bruce Bove leans on a diving block, waiting for the team to finish a set of laps to give them another practice.

While swim coach Bruce Bove demonstrates a signal for the swimmers, sophomore Andrew Bauer and junior Spencer Brown wait to get back in the pool for another set of laps.

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SIGNING OFF

BY KEELI WARD STAFF WRITER

Student athletes sign to colleges on predetermined days throughout the year.

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ith sports seasons coming and going, athletes are making the big decision and committing to colleges. Every year there are three official signing dates for athletes. The first signing date is the first Wednesday in November, the first Wednesday in February, and the second Wednesday in April. These dates were decided picked by the NCAA and NAIA. An athlete who signed on the first Wednesday in November is senior Conner Hill. Hill signed to play basketball at Hillsdale College in Michigan. He decided to commit to Hillsdale because both of his parents went there and the basketball program gave him a really good offer to attend.

“They were the first ones to really start recruiting me hard and giving me a really good offer,” Hill said. “I like the guys up there. It’s a really good school.”

Also at the beginning of the year, senior Katie Heeter committed to Kansas City Community College for volleyball.

Senior Erin Bunker committed to The University of Omaha to play soccer Wednesday, Feb. 10. Bunker signed for soccer. Bunker started talking to The University of Omaha when she was a sophomore while also talking to schools in Iowa and Kansas. Bunker chose Omaha because she believes it feels like home and she loves the coaches as well as their coaching style.

“I knew the second I got on campus that I really wanted to work hard to go to Omaha,” Bunker said.

Senior Steven Erbacher will be signed the same day as Bunker to Highland Community College for football.

“I really like the coaching staff and the chance to go on and play after [high school],” Erbacher said.

Three players who are signing for baseball are seniors Briley Buckley, Adam North and Alex Renfrew. North has committed to Kansas City Community College; Buckley has committed to Johnson County Community College and Renfrew has committed to Regis University. All three players will sign on the second Wednesday in April.

When multiple colleges offer athletes scholarships or spots on their sports team, it can be hard for students to choose which college they want to go to. Students have to think about location, what the school is offering them and what they want to major in. Different colleges offer different majors and programs. Every school also have different athletic programs. “[I chose KCK Community College because] location, it’s only 20 minutes from my house so I can just live at home. I also like the coaches and the program,” North said.

On average, three percent of high school seniors continue playing their sport into college. Keeping their high school experiences in mind, these student athletes will be ready to compete at the collegiate level.

Senior Adam North will be playing baseball at Kansas City Kansas Community College next year. PHOTO BY HANNAH CARTER

Senior Erin Bunker will be playing soccer at University of Omaha next year.

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Senior Briley Buckley will be playing baseball at Johnson County Community College next year. PHOTO BY HANNAH CARTER

Find articles about student athlete signings and South athletics at smsouthnews.com.

Senior Conner Hill will be playing basketball at Hillsdale College next year.

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Q&A with senior

TRICIA LUANCING

Since freshman year, senior Tricia Luancing has been a member BY AVERY WOODS of the varsity bowling team, building her skills and also building STAFF WRITER friendships.

What’s it like being co-captain of It’s a mind game, and you have to be get there. We just hang out a little bit concentrated and you can’t get mad and talk. And then we do pep talks for the bowling team? either. It’s just a lot of focus. our upcoming matches and all that I’m the unofficial co-captain. The captain is Alyssa Pavlu. It’s just another responsibility, and it’s something where you can’t always goof around.

You have to be an example, because there are underclassmen who don’t know what to do. You have to help out the coach with the rules and all that stuff.

How do you guys get pumped up for your competitions?

As a team, we do a Raider yell before every meet. Coach gives us a pep talk, but besides that, we do our own thing.

I sit alone, I isolate myself, and put in ear buds and listen to music until the meet is about to start.

Do you guys have a lot of support at meets?

How do you guys bond as a No, we don’t. I feel like girls volleyball team? has gotten more support than we have. I think part of it is because you have to pay to come watch us, like five bucks. And the school takes bowling as a joke, which is part of it too.

How did you decide to join bowling?

My friends were doing it. As a freshman, it was either basketball or bowling, and I didn’t really like basketball anymore, so I decided to do something new. My friends encouraged me to do bowling, and I got on varsity.

What are bowling competitions like?

It’s intense. People will be like, “Oh, it’s bowling, It’s no big deal,” but it’s a lot more intense than you think. The cheering is loud, which is surprising, but you don’t want to have your family to cheer too intense, because that would distract you.

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This year we started team dinners, so we have that. We like to hang out before practice, because the lanes aren’t always available as soon as we

stuff. It’s a lot of outside work, because this year was the first year for team dinners.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Come support the team. It’s short.

Our season used to be two and a half months, but now that one of the lanes caught on fire or whatever, we have less meets. It’s almost over. It was around March last year, because the season had ended, and we saw on the news that it was on fire. They still haven’t rebuilt it, so we’re really short on matches. So the season is shorter this year.

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WALL TO WALL BASKETBALL

Basketball season is coming to a close, below are high points that summarize the season; figures located within circles in a photo represents a statistic that the team created.

Stats gathered by Lauren Rosenstock

Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Record: 7-6

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In the photo, junior Maddie McAvoy shoots a free-throw.

She scores an average of 9.7 points per game.

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rom the season, so far, the Raiders have scored an average of 56 points per game.

Above, senior Bailey Obersteadt carries the ball, and he had many defensive stops against Olathe NW.

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t the Chanute Tournament (CT) in January, senior Brady Anderson and junior AJ Webster made the Ralph Miller Classic AllTournament Team.

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he team as a whole shot 24% from the 3-point line, and senior Clara Sitas lead the team in 3-point shots by shooting 60%.

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arsity shoots an average of 29% from the field, averaging 43.5 points per game. The team has scored a total of 566 point this season.

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Seniors Angela Lang and Mike Martin work together on editing a feature for a KSMS television program. Editing was just one of the many steps in the long process of meeting the deadline.

PHOTO BY JENI APPLEYARD

GENERATION GAP NOW 2016

Working on a video, senior and KSMS member Hannah Waldorf utilizes the new technology the school has.

KSMS uses desktop Macs and edits videos using Adobe Premiere, a professional editing software.

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