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STANDING ON THE roof of the Fenton Fire Hall, senior Alex Keith looks over the city of Fenton. An easy way to be immersed in the community is loving where you live and participating in activities and volunteerism. Inside are more ways to get involved. PHOTO RILEY WILSON
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Safety First
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Key Club members teach little kids at Safety Town
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Editorials are staff editorials on which the entire class votes to decide on the stance taken. Opinions expressed in editorials are not those of the administration. Columns represent the opinion of the individual writer and do not reflect those of the administration. Polls represent a random sampling of 10 percent of the students attending the school.
Hands clap together as they sing along to a song about safety, pects of safety that children come in contact with in crowds of 4-6 year olds sport matching Safety Town t-shirts as their homes and communities,” Utter said. “We provide they gather in the World of Wonder gym. On the sidelines stand lessons in stranger danger, fire safety, poisons, sun safety Fenton Kiwanis Club members as they supervise and prepare for and so on.” a week of learning about safety. Kiwanis members and volun“Zonta [an organization that’s teers highly encourage children goal is to empower women] of to attend. Fenton has been sponsoring “I would definitely recomand running Safety Town for mend that little kids participate the past 20 years,” Safety Town in Safety Town,” volunteer co-chair and Kiwanis member senior Kortney McQuarters said. Cathy Utter said. “They shared “They learn everyday life skills with Fenton Kiwanis that they that they would not necessarwere moving in the direction of ily learn otherwise, which is human trafficking, which they especially important as they felt was more consistent with enter school and become more their overall mission. Kiwanis independent.” felt Safety Town was a perfect The Safety Town program match for us and therefore deoccurs annually in mid-July, and cided to adopt the Safety Town children who will be going into COURTSEY PHOTO CATHY UTTER program.” Kindergarten or Young Fives are The week-long program’s aim A MINI DOWNTOWN Fenton was created for the young participants to eligible to participate. Parents practice road safety in action. is to teach children about safety. who are interested in enrolling With this being the first year their child or volunteering at next that Kiwanis adopted Safety Town, the club’s focus was just that. year’s Safety Town should email safetytownfenton@ “Safety Town’s curriculum consists of all the various asgmail.com for an application.
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The class of 2020 tours the halls of FHS
Vivian Hyunh Gabe Weigle Haley Sordyl
WEBSITE EDITOR IN CHIEF TESS DEGAYNER
Writers: Delaney Bryson, Amber Kelly, Lily McKee, Lauren Koscielniak, Au drey Strickhouser, Ellie Vasbinder, Gracie Warda, Madison Wheeler, Lucas Zywiki Adviser:
Adjacent to the Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School lies the class of 2020’s new home, Fenton Senior High. Student council members guide the incoming freshman through the halls, stopping at key locations to give a brief glance at where they will be spending the next four years of their high school career. “The most confusing thing about the high school is knowing where my classes are,” freshman Carson Borg said. “The high school is way bigger than the middle school. I had the guides that showed me where some of my classes were.” Touring the school prior to the school year helps to make newbies more familiar to their surroundings. With these tours, student council members hope to see fewer maps out during the first week of school.
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EDITORS’ NOTE: In a blink of an eye, the roles will be reversed. Instead of a freshman, the next thing you know you will be an upperclassmen. It is important to take your classes seriously and challenge yourself, but it is equally as important to not make yourself sick over school and establish yourself outside of your coursework. Remember that high school comes once in a lifetime and try to make the most of it, whatever that means to you.
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New Kid On The Block
Get to know the district’s new superintendent, Adam Hartley OPINION EDITOR CARLY RIGGS
A new face will be seen around the Fenton Area. Dr. Adam Hartley, a former teacher turned superintendent, will be looking to make changes in his first year on the job. “It was just a natural progression into the superintendency,” Hartley said. “I am able to impact many more people, not only in the schools but in the community. I have always been very impressed with Fenton schools, the city and how vibrant and progressive it is. When this position opened up, I was excited for the opportunity to not only be a leader within an educational setting, but to come out and be a leader in the community of Fenton. To have an opportunity to work and live in Fenton with my family, and to also be able to see my son graduate from Fenton Schools, makes me glad.” Although no structural plans for Fenton schools are in place, Hartley does plan to evaluate the learning environment of the school in hopes of instilling a true culture of learning for youth. “By next year, I want students to walk into every classroom and understand the culture of learning,” Hartley said. “I want to make sure students are not just going through the motions and jumping through the hoops just to graduate. I want to make sure that the learning environment at Fenton Area Public Schools is true, where every student knows there is a purpose behind everything that they do here. You
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have some autonomy as a student, no matter what class, there is no complacency issue where you are going just to go.” Preparing students to enter a world where occupations are continually evolving may be a challenge, he feels, because teachers and administrators want to align coursework to match career trends. Hartley’s goals have always been to help students progress in school so they can be prepared for their futures and to keep students in the forefront of his mind when making decisions that effect the schools. “What I found once I moved to the central office was that unless you are very intentional about driving to the buildings, you don’t see the students on a daily basis it can be easy to lose track of why I’m here,” Hartley said. “The best advice, and the advice that I am going to follow, is to never lose sight of why I am a superintendent, and that is to make sure that we are here for the kids, that we are doing what is best for the kids, and that we are preparing them to be our future leaders.” Hartley is looking forward to serving as superintendent, and has the dedication to make a difference in his tenure. When official plans come in to place, the updated information will be published on fentoninprint.com.
I began teaching in 1997 and even in my first year of teaching, my goal was to become superintendent.” -Dr. Adam Hartley
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SUPERINTENDENT ADAM HARTLEY waits in his new office in the Board of Education building between interviews. Hartley officially began his duties as superintendent on July 1, 2016.
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SENIOR JACK HALL PHOTO REAGAN WILSON SENIOR JORDAN DAWSON PHOTO BRIENNA KNIERIEN
JUNIOR JESSICA LYNCH PHOTO MACYN STEVENS
SOPHOMORE JAMIE ELROD COURTESY PHOTO CATHY UTTER
SENIOR LOGAN CARTER PHOTO LAUREN GRUBER
SENIOR ELISE CASSIDY PHOTO LAURA ALBRANT
SENIOR NATALIE MILLER PHOTO JENNI SKIPPER
JUNIOR TYLER DUNN PHOTO ALYSSA BRANOFF
AT YOUR SERVICE
Extracurricular groups participate in service events to benefit the local community, Fenton schools WEBSITE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF TESS DEGAYNER
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
is an exclusive academic group that develops leadership, honor, scholarship and service helps. Applications are evaluated anonymously with the evaluators having no idea who the applicant is. Upon acceptance, members attend organized events for the district.
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The goal really is to foster a sense of giving and to give an outlet to students so they can give back to their community.” -advisor Chuck Miller
CAPTAIN’S CLUB
Eligibility for comes with being a member of a varsity team. Coaches and advisors Matthew Sullivan and Shawn Lawrence provides forms to be filled out to join. During school hours, visits are made to elementary schools in the district and the Knoph Learning Center to play with children.
It is such an amazing feeling to watch the kids [we work with] succeed at something and see their smiling faces afterward. Although we are there to teach them, they are really the ones teaching us. They continually remind me to always be happy and to attack situations with happiness and eagerness, without fear.” -junior Margaret Berry
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KEY CLUB
What do you gain from being active in these clubs? Start a discussion with us on Twitter by using #FHSVolunteer and tag us @InPrintFenton
Other clubs offered here: Dance Team Robotics Trap Team UNICEF
The high school chapter of Kiwanis called is a community of young volunteers who organize projects to give back to people in need. This is the biggest club at the high school for underclassmen. To join Key Club’s Remind 101, text @a7kak to 81010.
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Key Club, to me personally, means being able to help the world in big and small ways. Even better, I get to do it with friends. I was super happy to hear there was a club that focused on volunteering and I knew I would fit in right away.” -sophomore Jamie Elrod
STUDENT COUNCIL
is an organization conducted by student leaders and supervised by adult sponsors. The purpose of student council is to provide leadership and to serve the student body, the school and the community. Student council gives students the opportunity to be the voice of their class.
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I am the senior class secretary and my goal is to give the student body a voice and to always take their input into consideration. I plan to do this by always asking people around the school what can be changed or improved.” -senior Adam Gornick
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Gender
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Get Involved Participation in extracurriculars, co-curriculars enriches high school experience STAFF ED The staff selects a topic
for each issue and votes to determine the direction the editorial will take. The majority rules and the editorial is written from that angle.
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Does getting involved in extracurriculars and co-curriculars enrich the high school experience?
OUR VIEW Yes. Getting involved in extracurriculars and co-curriculars enriches the high school experience.
Agree: 23 Abstain: 5 Disagree: 1
PARTICIPATION FAST FACTS
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Most colleges are 32.4 percent more likely to accept students involved in one or more extracurricular activities.
The College Board says that “participation in extracurriculars gives students a higher score on college admissions tests.
Source: National Center for Educational Surveys
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The alarm rings at five in the morning. Not because you need extra time to do hair or makeup but because swim practice starts at 5:30 a.m. It is time to wake up and jump in the pool. Following swim practice is a seven hour school day and probably a Key Club meeting after that. Is it worth the sacrifice? Anyone who has ever been involved in an extracurricular activity will tell you that there are times when a meeting or practice gets in the way of fun. However, those same students will also tell you that being a part of that club, class or sport has created just as many fun memories and times. Student’s who participate in extracurricular activities are less likely to drop out and more likely to have higher academic achievement. There are many ways that extracurriculars can help other students meet new friends that share their same interests. These extracurriculars create enriching and new experiences for students new to Fenton High School and returning students. More than just helping students have new
experiences, these extracurriculars help them learn life-skills like time-management and responsibility. It may seem like being accepted into NHS does not mean anything more than you can sound nice on an application and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, but in reality you learn the importance of volunteering and being able to put yourself in the community. NHS teaches students important lessons pertaining to the four pillars of NHS; scholarship, service, leadership and character. School can be a different experience for each and every student. With so many different options of extracurriculars it could be hard to find one that is right for you. Despite the difficulty, it is important to sample a variety of activities that you may even have a sliver of interest in. No one ever found out what they loved just sitting back and waiting for life to come to them. Students have a 40 percent lower chance of dropping out if they participate in extracurricular activities according to infographic.com. Go out there, try new things, and make the most of the next four years of your life.
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After participating in one year of extracurriculars, 89 percent of students said that they would continue for another year.
79 percent of America’s middle and high school students participate in extracurricular activities.
Specifically, the athletic programs reduce the drop out rate by almost 50 percent.
Source: University of Wisconsin
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Source: College of Dupose
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no problem No membership,
Tips for maintaining fitness outside of traditional gym setting SPORTS EDITOR MICHAEL PEARCE II
Many times people will be caught in the myth that they need a gym to get in great shape. This is false. There are many small changes one can do to maintain physical fitness and numerous ways that students can get in shape from the comfort of their own homes. Simple diet changes along with techniques can make a big difference. “The most important aspect of a workout is that we work the six foundational movement patterns: carry, squat, hinge, lunge, pull and push,” program director of Fenton Fitness Jeff Tirrell said. “At home without much equipment the following exercises are all very effective and will do wonders for how you feel, function and look.” Diet is a large part of fitness; a healthy balance of food is key to obtaining the physical shape one desires. A few small tweaks can also make a big difference when it comes to a diet plan. “Simply cutting out liquid calories makes a huge difference for most young people,” Tirrell said. “Things like pop, juice, smoothies, milk shakes and coffee drinks offer little nutritional value and are very easy to over consume.” Time is not a limiting factor as well. A difference can be made in less than an hour per day. “The key is to have a plan and be consistent,” Tirrell said. “If you only have 15-20 minutes to do something, make sure it incorporates heavy weight or high speeds and utilizes as many muscles as possible. It will be plenty to make you feel like you worked, especially if you stay off your iPhone and really put in the work during this short period.” The most dramatic changes Tirrell sees with clients come from adding key ingredients that most people don’t get enough of: protein, vegetables and water. With the addition of these things along with a balanced exercise plan one can go a long way.
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LIFTING WEIGHTS IN the gym at school last fall, junior Josh Maher does squats. Squats are one of the six foundational movement patterns trainer Jeff Tirrell outlines as a key part of staying in shape without needing a gym membership.
THE SIX FOUNDATIONAL MOVEMENT PATTERNS CARRIES: Grab a heavy object in both hands and walk for time or distance. These can also be performed with a heavy bag (mulch, dog food, concrete mix) held in front of you. Stand tall, and walk in a straight line.
CRAWLS: Pretty simple, yet surprisingly challenging. Get on all fours, slightly lift your knees off the ground and keeping your back flat, start crawling. Forward; or backwards. Try to increase distance as you get better at these.
PULL UPS: If you can not do pull ups then simply hang at the top and bottom position for time. If you can hold each position for a full minute you will likely be able to do a pull up. If you already can do one, strive for a steady pace.
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SQUATS: These can be done two to five times per week. You can do squat jumps working on maximum speed and height of your jumps, or go at a slower and more steady pace, holding a heavy object or weight.
LUNGES: You can lunge forward or backward, on flat ground, up or down hills or stairs. Try to add weight to these. It doesn’t have to be traditional weights. Objects like the ones you used for the carries will work just fine.
PUSHES: Push a car (in a safe area), lawn mower, or other heavy objects. The same principles apply as with the carries. Increase distance/duration over time and reduce recovery to make this more and more challenging. www.fentoninprint.com
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One Last Ride Here we are once again my friends. One more year. It seems like just yesterday we were little kids walking around these halls with our new found will to learn on the first day of freshman year. Back then, we looked like we belonged down at Tomek. Now some of you guys look like you could bench press Tomek. Those days are just memories now, gone forever, lost in the endless sea of good times, rough patches, regret and nostalgia. Just memories. That’s what high school will be eventually. Nothing but a memory. Take advantage of this. Now to relate this to sports, as the title of this column is “MP2 Sports.” Let’s be completely honest here. For a good chunk of the graduating seniors, this is the MP2 Sports last year SPORTS EDITOR they will MICHAEL PEARCE II EVER be a part of organized competitive sports. This is incredibly important. A big part of people’s lives are sports. Sports take up hours and hours of an athlete’s time, and one day that will be extinct. It can be tough to grasp. I don’t play any sports, but the last time I ever make a newscast for this school I will be sad. However I know that this is inevitable, and that the moments I have had doing these things I love are ones I’ll remember forever. For this reason, I’ll be soaking in my last year. Not only will I be taking my time this year, I’ll be trying new things. If I want to do something, I’ll just do it. Trying new things leads to new adventures and new stories. I suggest you all do the same. Do not shy away from a new sport or club because you have never tried it before. All athletes in your final year, do not speed through. Do not just focus on college and try to get through this year. Slow down and take everything in. I, for one, will be spending as much time as possible doing what I enjoy, because I know nothing is a guarantee, and literally tomorrow life could be taken away. Finally, getting home at 11 p.m. is not a bad thing. No one remembers the days where they went home and watched Netflix for six hours then got a good night’s sleep. Memorable nights are not made by being antisocial or staying at home. Do what you love, stay a couple hours longer, go to eat after the game, try out for a sport you have never played before. Do it, no matter what ‘it’ is to you. The memories are worth it. September 6, 2016
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